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

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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