Throw to Meaning in English
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
THROH-too, THROH-tuh, THROH-tih
θɹˈəʊ/ /tˈuː
thruh-OH-too
Definition
To send something through the air by moving your arm quickly, aiming for someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Use 'throw to' when aiming for someone to catch ("throw the ball to me"). Don't confuse with 'throw at' which means aiming to hit. Common with balls or objects passed to others. Generally neutral in formality.
Spanish: lanzar a - tirar aPortuguese (BR): jogar para - lançar paraPortuguese (PT): atirar para - lançar paraChinese (Simplified): 扔给Chinese (Traditional): 丟給Hindi: की ओर फेंकनाArabic: يرمي إلىBengali: ছুঁড়ে দেওয়া (কাউকে/কিছুকে)Russian: бросить кому-тоJapanese: 〜に投げるVietnamese: ném choKorean: ~에게 던지다Turkish: -e atmakUrdu: کی طرف پھینکناIndonesian: melempar ke
Example Sentences
Please throw to me when you get the ball.
basic
He threw to his teammate during the game.
basic
Can you throw to the dog?
basic
If you can't reach him, just throw to me instead.
natural
Kids love it when you throw to them at the park.
natural
Make sure to throw to someone who’s ready to catch.
natural