No. 10,992 in German
schläger
"Schläger" in English can mean "bat," "racket," or "club" (sports equipment) or "brawler" (a person who fights).
In a sentence
Er kaufte einen neuen Schläger, um Tennis zu spielen.
He bought a new racket to play tennis.
In this context, 'Schläger' refers to a sports instrument, specifically a tennis racket.
Der Schläger bedrohte ihn mit einem Stock.
The thug threatened him with a stick.
Here, 'Schläger' is used to describe a violent person or thug.
Beim Sportgeschäft gibt es Schläger für alle möglichen Spiele zu kaufen.
The sports store sells rackets for all kinds of games.
In this instance, 'Schläger' again means sports equipment like rackets, but in a general sense.
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