No. 1,313 in German
schlägt
"Schlägt" means "hits" or "strikes" in English.
In a sentence
Er schlägt das Buch auf.
He opens the book.
In this sentence, 'schlägt' is used to describe the action of opening, specifically referring to flipping or opening a book.
Sie schlägt ihm vor, ins Kino zu gehen.
She suggests to him to go to the cinema.
Here, 'schlägt' is used in the context of proposing or suggesting an idea, often followed by a phrase like 'vor'.
Der Boxer schlägt schnell zu.
The boxer strikes quickly.
In this example, 'schlägt' conveys the action of striking, often relevant in contexts like a physical fight or sports.
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