wurf

Wurf is a German noun that denotes the act of throwing or something that is thrown. It can refer to a single throw, the throwing distance achieved, or to the throwing event itself in sports. In everyday language, Wurf emphasizes the action of projecting an object through space rather than the object being thrown.

Etymology and related terms: Wurf derives from older Germanic roots associated with throwing or projection. Related expressions include Wurfweite (throwing distance), Wurfkraft (throwing force), and Wurftechnik (technique of throwing). In compound forms, Wurf serves as a generic modifier for various thrown objects or weapons.

Contexts and usage:

- Sports: In track and field, Wurf is used in competitions such as Speerwurf (javelin throw), Diskuswurf (discus throw), Kugelstoßen (shot put), and Hammerwurf (hammer throw). The term appears in phrases like Wurfleistung (throwing distance/score) and Wurftechnik (technique of throwing).

- Weapons and projectiles: Wurf is used in terms describing thrown or projected devices, such as Wurfmesser (throwing knife), Wurfgranate (grenade), and generally Wurfwaffe (thrown weapon) or Wurfgeschoss (throwing projectile).

- Other uses: In broader German usage, Wurf can appear in idiomatic expressions relating to the act of throwing or hurling objects in various contexts, not limited to sports or weaponry.

See also: Throw (in other languages), throwing technique, throwing distance.