Schlagen
Example: Er schlägt den Ball kräftig über das Netz.
Definition
"Schlagen" means to hit or strike something forcefully, often with the hand or an object, as in the example phrase where he hits the ball strongly over the net. It can refer to physical impacts or rhythmic beats.
Etymology
The word "schlagen" comes from Old High German 'slagan,' meaning to strike or hit. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, and its root suggests a strong, swift motion. Did you know? The word has been used since medieval times for both physical hitting and musical beats.
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"Schlagen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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