No. 580 in Danish
slå
The Danish word "slå" means "to hit" or "to strike" in English.
In a sentence
Jeg vil slå græsset i morgen.
I will mow the lawn tomorrow.
In this sentence, 'slå' means 'to mow' or 'to trim', commonly used in the context of cutting grass.
Han slog mod muren med sin hånd.
He hit the wall with his hand.
Here, 'slå' conveys the action of hitting or striking something, often involving physical contact.
Du kan ikke slå mig i skak.
You cannot beat me at chess.
In this example, 'slå' means 'to beat' or 'to defeat' in a competitive sense.
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