To throw
Definition
To project an object into space by applying a sudden motion and muscular force; to propel to a certain distance. As a transitive verb, it means to get rid of useless items (to discard, to scrap) or to emit signals or radiations. In its reflexive form ('a se arunca'), it defines the act of leaping from a height, rushing impulsively toward someone, or starting a complex action without hesitation or prior preparation.
Bilingual Equivalents
- To throw
- To discard
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | First-conjugation regular verb ending in '-a'. Present: aruncă, past participle: aruncat, gerund: aruncând. |
| Formation | Direct etymological inheritance from popular Latin, structurally derived from the form 'aeruncare'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.run.ˈka] |
| Source | Historical and Etymological Dictionary of the Romanian Language |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Arbitrul a fluierat pentru a semnala că jucătorul urmează să arunce mingea de la marginea terenului de fotbal.
EN: The referee blew the whistle to signal that the player was about to throw the ball from the sideline of the football field.
RO: Fabrica a decis să arunce toate echipamentele vechi și să investească într-o linie de producție complet automatizată.
EN: The factory decided to discard all old equipment and invest in a completely automated production line.
RO: Sportivul s-a antrenat ani de zile pentru a învăța cum să se arunce corect în bazin pentru a evita accidentările.
EN: The athlete trained for years to learn how to dive correctly into the pool to avoid injuries.
Idioms & Phrases
A arunca mănușa / To throw down the gauntlet / To challenge
RO: Expresie tradițională care semnifică lansarea unei provocări oficiale la o duel, competiție, dispută sau confruntare directă.
EN: A traditional expression signifying the launching of an official challenge to a duel, competition, dispute, or direct confrontation.
A arunca prosopul / To throw in the towel
RO: Sintagmă preluată din sport, utilizată metaforic pentru a descrie abandonul, recunoașterea înfrângerii sau renunțarea la o luptă.
EN: A phrase borrowed from sports, used metaphorically to describe surrender, admitting defeat, or giving up on a struggle.
A arunca praf în ochi / To pull the wool over someone's eyes / To deceive
RO: Acțiunea de a induce în eroare în mod intenționat o persoană prin crearea unei impresii false sau prin ascunderea adevărului.
EN: The action of intentionally misleading a person by creating a false impression or by hiding the truth.
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