schlagen/ˈʃlaːɡŋ̩/to hit; to beat; to strike
schlagen is a German verb that means to hit, to beat, or to strike. It is pronounced /ˈʃlaːɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schlug" and the past participle is "geschlagen".
Definitions
1.to strike or hit (something or someone)(physical action)
a.to hit with the hand or an object
Er schlug den Ball mit voller Kraft.—He hit the ball with full force.
b.to beat physically (person or animal)
Sie schlug die Trommel im Takt der Musik.—She beat the drum in time with the music.
2.to beat (heart, clock, etc.)(abstract/action)
a.to beat rhythmically or regularly
Mein Herz schlug schneller vor Aufregung.—My heart beat faster with excitement.
3.to propose, suggest or recommend (rare, formal)(decision/offer)
a.to put forward (e.g. a solution)
Er schlug vor, das Treffen zu verschieben.—He suggested postponing the meeting.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | schlagen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schlage |
| Present (du) | schlägst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schlägt |
| Preterite (ich) | schlug |
| Participle II | geschlagen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schlüge |
| Imperative (singular) | schlag |
| Imperative (plural) | schlagt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schlagen" mean in English?
- "schlagen" means to hit, to beat, or to strike. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "schlagen"?
- "schlagen" is pronounced /ˈʃlaːɡŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "schlagen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "schlagen" is "geschlagen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "schlagen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "schlagen" becomes "schlug" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "schlagen"?
- "schlagen" is a verb in German.
