VERB
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 hit or beat someone or something(physical action)
a.to strike with the hand or an object
Er hat den Ball mit voller Kraft geschlagen.—He hit the ball with full force.
b.to beat a person or animal (violence)
Der Junge wurde in der Schule geschlagen.—The boy was beaten at school.
2.to defeat someone (in a game or contest)(defeat in competition)
a.to win against another competitor
Unsere Mannschaft hat die Gäste klar geschlagen.—Our team clearly beat the guests.
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.
