German Word · Intermediate
umwerfen
to knock over
Pronunciation: [ˈʊmˌvɛʁfn̩]
Meaning
to knock over
Example
Sabine hat die Vase umgeworfen, als sie nach der Zeitung griff.
Sabine knocked over the vase when she was reaching for the newspaper.
Practice tips
- Practice umwerfen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.