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 strike someone or something(physical action)
a.to physically hit a person or object
Er schlägt den Ball weit über das Tor.—He hits the ball far over the goal.
2.to defeat an opponent in a competition(competition/sport)
a.to beat someone in a game or match
Unsere Mannschaft schlägt die Gäste mit 3:1.—Our team beats the guests 3:1.
3.to strike the hour (of a clock or bell)(clock)
a.to indicate the time by striking
Die Uhr schlägt zwölf.—The clock strikes twelve.
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.
