GERMAN · B2WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

schmeißen (sich)

throw; chuck

Schmeiß die Verpackung nicht in den Papierkorb, bevor wir geprüft haben, ob alle Teile vorhanden sind.

Do not throw the packaging in the wastepaper bin before we have checked that all parts are present.

fling oneself; throw oneself

Nach der langen Fahrt schmiss er sich erschöpft aufs Sofa.

After the long journey, he flung himself onto the sofa, exhausted.

run; manage on one's own

Während der Ferien schmiss sie den Laden fast allein.

During the holidays, she ran the shop almost single-handedly.

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