thrown

• Partizip Perfekt des Verbs 'werfen'; als Adjektiv beschreibt es einen Zustand der Verwirrung, Desorientierung oder emotionalen Instabilität.

The past participle of 'throw'; also used as an adjective to describe something that is confused, disoriented, or emotionally unsettled.

1. Knocked down or disorientedB2informal

   Caused to fall to the ground, often by force or impact.

   Zu Boden geworfen

   • The horse threw its rider, leaving him thrown and bruised.
   • He was thrown from his bike during the accident.
   • The boxer was thrown to the mat by his opponent.

   Synonymefloored

   Antonymestandingupright

2. Twisted together (of filaments)C2formal

   Twisted together, as of filaments spun into a thread.

   Zusammengedreht

   • The silk fibers were thrown into a strong, fine thread.
   • The yarn was thrown to create a durable fabric.
   • The filaments were thrown together to form a single strand.

   Synonymetwisted

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas mit einer schnellen Bewegung der Hand durch die Luft zu schleudern oder zu werfen; auch im Sinne von etwas irgendwohin gelangen lassen oder aufgeben.

A verb used to indicate the act of propelling something through the air with a sudden movement of the arm.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Propel through the airA1formal

   To propel something through the air with a sudden movement of the arm.

   Werfen

   • She threw the ball to her dog.
   • He threw the paper into the trash can.
   • They threw confetti at the celebration.

   Synonymecastchuckflingheavehurllaunchlobpitchslingtoss

2. Move suddenly or forcefullyB1informal

   To move oneself or part of the body suddenly and forcefully.

   Sich plötzlich werfen

   • He threw himself onto the bed.
   • She threw her arms around him in a hug.
   • The horse threw its rider during the race.

   Synonymecastflinghurljerkthrusttoss

3. B2informal

   To organize or host an event or party.

   Veranstalten

   • They're throwing a party this weekend.
   • She threw a surprise birthday party for her friend.
   • We threw a barbecue in the backyard.

   Synonymearrangegiveholdhostorganizeput onstage

   Antonymecall offcancel

4. Confuse or disconcertB2informal

   To cause someone to feel confused or surprised.

   Verwirren

   • The question threw him completely.
   • That plot twist really threw me.
   • The sudden change threw everyone off balance.

   Synonymebewilderconfoundconfusedisconcertdisturbdumbfoundfazeflusternonplusperplexput offrattleshakeunsettleupset

   Antonymecomfortreassuresettle

Phrasal-Variantenthrow awaythrow inthrow offthrow outthrow up