drop / throw
der Abwurf, die Abwürfe
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drop
The act of dropping or ejecting something, especially from an aircraft. This may refer to bombs, relief supplies, or parachutists, for example.
Der Abwurf von Hilfsgütern aus Flugzeugen versorgte die eingeschlossene Bevölkerung.
The drop of relief supplies from aircraft provided for the trapped population.
throw
The act of throwing or releasing a ball in sports, especially by a goalkeeper.
Nach dem Abwurf des Torwarts begann der schnelle Gegenangriff.
After the goalkeeper's throw, the quick counterattack began.
shedding
The shedding or loss of body parts that are regularly renewed, especially antlers in deer.
Im Winter beginnt bei vielen Hirschen der Abwurf des Geweihs.
In winter, many deer begin shedding their antlers.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Abwürfe |
| genitive | des Abwurfs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Abwurf | die Abwürfe |
| accusative | den Abwurf | die Abwürfe |
| dative | dem Abwurf | den Abwürfen |
| genitive | des Abwurfs des Abwurfes | der Abwürfe |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
What is dropped can be specified with a genitive or with „von“ (of) plus the dative. Both patterns are common with „Abwurf“ (drop/throw).
Der Abwurf der Hilfspakete verlief ohne Probleme.
The dropping of the relief packages went smoothly.
Der Abwurf von Hilfspaketen verlief ohne Probleme.
The drop of relief packages went smoothly.
With „aus“ (from) plus the dative, you can specify which aircraft the drop is made from. „Über“ (over) plus the dative indicates the area over which it takes place.
Der Abwurf aus dem Transportflugzeug erfolgte über dem abgesperrten Gelände.
The drop from the transport aircraft took place over the cordoned-off area.
In sports, „ein weiter Abwurf“ (a long throw), „ein schneller Abwurf“ (a quick throw), and „ein präziser Abwurf“ (a precise throw) are typical collocations. „Mit einem Abwurf“ (with a throw) is often used to describe how a goalkeeper initiates an attack.
Die Torhüterin leitete mit einem weiten Abwurf den nächsten Angriff ein.
The goalkeeper initiated the next attack with a long throw.
You will encounter the phrase „Abwurf des Geweihs“ (shedding of the antlers) especially in texts about wildlife and hunting. Words such as „Hirsch“ (deer), „Rehbock“ (roe deer buck), and „Geweih“ (antlers) help you recognize this usage.
Nach dem Abwurf des Geweihs beginnt beim Hirsch ein neues Geweih zu wachsen.
After shedding its antlers, the deer begins to grow a new set.
