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

Infinitiveschlagen
Present (ich)schlage
Present (du)schlägst
Present (er/sie/es)schlägt
Preterite (ich)schlug
Participle IIgeschlagen
Konjunktiv II (ich)schlüge
Imperative (singular)schlag
Imperative (plural)schlagt
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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