The German verb "werfen" means "to throw" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "werfen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "werfen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werfe |
| du | you (informal) | wirfst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wirft |
| wir | we | werfen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werft |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werfen |
Sie wirft die Blumen in die Vase.
She throws the flowers into the vase.
How to Conjugate "werfen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | warf |
| du | you (informal) | warfst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | warf |
| wir | we | warfen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | warft |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | warfen |
Er warf einen Blick auf die Uhr.
He threw a glance at the clock.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe geworfen |
| du | you (informal) | hast geworfen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat geworfen |
| wir | we | haben geworfen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt geworfen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben geworfen |
Er hat die Münze geworfen.
He has thrown the coin.
How to Conjugate "werfen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte geworfen |
| du | you (informal) | hattest geworfen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte geworfen |
| wir | we | hatten geworfen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet geworfen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten geworfen |
Er hatte den Müll geworfen.
He had thrown the trash.
How to Conjugate "werfen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde werfen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst werfen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird werfen |
| wir | we | werden werfen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet werfen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden werfen |
Er wird den Stein werfen.
He will throw the stone.
How to Conjugate "werfen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werfe |
| du | you (informal) | werfest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | werfe |
| wir | we | werfen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werfet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werfen |
Er sagt, er werfe den Ball.
He says he throws the ball.
How to Conjugate "werfen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | würfe |
| du | you (informal) | würfest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | würfe |
| wir | we | würfen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | würfet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | würfen |
Er würfe den Stein.
He would throw the stone.
Frequently Asked Questions About "werfen"
Is "werfen" regular or irregular in German?
"Werfen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "werfen" mean in English?
The German verb "werfen" means "to throw" in English.
How do you conjugate "werfen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → werfe, du → wirfst, er/sie/es → wirft, wir → werfen, ihr → werft, sie/Sie → werfen.
How many tenses does "werfen" have in German?
"Werfen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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