German Conversation · Level 107
57 words
German word
schmeißen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃmaɪ̯sən/
Meaning
- verbthrow
Example
Er schmeißt den Ball.
He throws the ball.
More examples
Sie schmeißt die alten Karten in den Müll.
She throws the old cards in the trash.
Core concept
A discarded object flies out of reach; figuratively, the same energetic action puts an event on for others.
Common phrases
den Ball schmeißen
throw the ball
etwas in den Müll schmeißen
throw something in the trash
eine Party schmeißen
throw a party
Similar words
werfen: To throw something forward or upward with the arm.
schleudern: To hurl something with force and momentum, often with a spinning motion.
wegschmeißen: To throw away something unwanted, usually roughly.
hinwerfen: To toss something down carelessly or without much thought.
Definition in German
Heftig etwas fortwerfen; im Alltagssprachegebrauch auch ‚wegwerfen‘ oder bildlich ‚eine Feier ausrichten‘
Word origin
The verb comes from Middle High German smīzen, meaning to throw, while the disposal and party senses are later colloquial extensions.
Usage tips
- Schmeißen is colloquial; neutral alternatives include werfen for a physical throw and veranstalten or geben for a party.