throw down

θroʊ daʊn
threw downthrown down
Translation Definition Conjugation
NEW

Translation of throw down into German

Phrasal verb

1.

action

tr.
drop something forcefully from one's hands
tr.
  • He decided to throw down the heavy bag.Er beschloss, die schwere Tasche hinunterzuwerfen.
2.

conflict

intr.US
engage in a fight or confrontation
intr.US
  • They were ready to throw down after the argument.Sie waren bereit, sich zu prügeln, nachdem sie sich gestritten hatten.
3.

performance

tr.US
perform something admirably or forcefully
tr.US
  • The band threw down an amazing performance.Die Band lieferte eine erstaunliche Leistung ab.
4.

collaboration

tr./intr.RareUS
contribute to a group effort
tr./intr.RareUS
  • Everyone needs to throw down for the party expenses.Jeder muss etwas zu den Partykosten beitragen.
5.

drinking

tr./intr.RareUS
drink a large amount quickly
tr./intr.RareUS
  • He can throw down a pint in seconds.Er kann in Sekunden einen halben Liter hinunterkippen.
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with throw down: examples in English and translations in German

niederlegen
die Arbeit niederlegen
The workers decided to throw down their tools.
herausfordern
zum Duell fordern
He decided to throw down the gauntlet and challenge his rival.

Synonyms and analogies of throw down in English

Examples of throw down in a sentence

  • In frustration, he decided to throw down his tools.
  • He was ready to throw down if provoked.
  • The rivals decided to throw down in the parking lot.
  • She threw down a stunning solo at the concert.
  • The comedian threw down jokes that had everyone laughing.
  • Let's all throw down ideas for the new project.

Translations of "throw down" in Context ordered by category and frequency

wirf

Richard, please, throw down a few more pennies from the troposphere.

Richard, wirf noch ein paar Pennys aus der Troposphäre!

"I am taking off now, throw down your weapon!"

Ich hau jetzt ab, wirf Deine Waffe weg!

Thus throw down then what held tied up with discomfort, O soul, you!

So wirf denn ab, was mit Beschwerden, O Seele, dich gefesselt hielt!

And throw down thy staff!

Und wirf deinen Stock hin.

Explore more translations and examples on Reverso Context

Other translations for throw down:

  • niederwerfenv.
  • hinwerfenv.
  • stürzenv.
  • hinunterwerfenv.

throw down: Examples and translations in context

Now, throw down those mail bags.

Wirf die Postsäcke runter!

Who allowed you pass here? - 'I am a shepherd, I take my flock across.' - You must throw down your stick! - 'But I am bringing it to you as a present - it is full of gold.

Wer hat dir erlaubt, hier vorbeizukommen? "- "Ich bin Hirt, meine Herde führe ich hier über". - "Los, wirf diesen Stock weg". - "Aber ich bringe ihn dir als Geschenk - er ist voll Gold.

Good! Now throw down your sword.

Bravo! Und jetzt wirf das Schwert weg.

Let go of Cherlene and throw down the gun.

Außer dir, Juliana. Laß Cherlene los und wirf die Waffe weg.

Let go of Cherlene and throw down the gun.

Außer dir, Juliana. Lass Cherlene und wirf die Pistole weg. Schluss jetzt. Aufhören! Aufhören!

Cast away the poison, throw down the dagger!

Wirf den Becher mit dem Gift und dieses Schwert weg!

See also:

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “t”:
Why use Reverso English-German Dictionary to learn "throw down"?
  • Find accurate translations for "throw down" in German

    Explore various translations of "throw down" sorted by frequency and relevance to find the perfect match for your context.

  • Browse countless real-life examples

    Understand the exact meaning of "throw down" and learn how to use it correctly in any context. Examples come from millions of authentic texts: movie dialogues, news articles, official documents, and more.

  • Listen to pronunciation

    Hear how "throw down" is pronounced by native speakers and improve your oral skills.

  • Discover expressions and idioms with "throw down" in English

    Dive into our dictionary's treasure trove of phrases and expressions containing "throw down" to grow your vocabulary including new entries from the Reverso Collaborative Dictionary.

  • Create your vocabulary list with ease

    Click the star icon to save "throw down" to your favorites.

  • Practice with flashcards

    Memorize your words with interactive flashcards containing audio and examples.

English-German translations you can rely on
Find virtually anything

Over 500,000 entries, 2 million translations and 10 million examples in context

Trusted by 70M users

including students, language teachers, and linguistic experts

Exceptional 4.7 app rating

with 250,000+ reviews on App Store and Play Store