Einen Blick werfen
Example: Ich werde morgen einen Blick auf das neue Buch werfen.
Definition
"Einen Blick werfen" means to quickly look at something or glance at it, often to get a brief impression or overview. It is commonly used to describe a short, casual observation, such as in the phrase 'Ich werde morgen einen Blick auf das neue Buch werfen,' meaning 'I will take a look at the new book tomorrow.'
Translations
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take a look -
echar un vistazo -
een kijkje nemen -
fer un cop d'ull -
jeter un coup d'œil
Etymology
The phrase "einen Blick werfen" combines the German word "Blick," meaning 'glance' or 'look,' with the verb "werfen," meaning 'to throw.' The expression figuratively means 'to throw a glance' at something. This vivid imagery suggests a swift, directed act of looking, much like tossing something quickly in a specific direction.
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