Speerwerfen

javelin throwing

noun SHPAIR-vair-fen Rare

Also means

the javelin event

Usage Note

Speerwerfen is the field athletics discipline in which a spear-shaped implement is thrown for distance. As a nominalized infinitive it is neuter. German uses it both for competitive events and informal throwing games with practice javelins.

Examples

"Sie qualifizierte sich beim Speerwerfen für die nationale Meisterschaft."

Natural Translation

She qualified in javelin throwing for the national championship.

Literal Translation

She qualified herself at the javelin-throwing for the national championship.

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