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zuschlagen

strike

Meaning of zuschlagen

hit suddenly

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German[ˈtsuːˌʃlaːɡn̩]
strike
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zuschlagen belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

zuschlagenstrike
Jahreszeitenseasons of the year
Frühlingspring
Winterwinter
beginnenbegin
endenend
Temperaturtemperature

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What's the difference between zuschlagen / schlagen / treffen / stoßen

🇩🇪German
zuschlagen

A more colloquial and rough way to say hit. It often sounds harsher and more forceful than schlagen.

B2Often

Der Sturm haut die Wellen gegen die Felsen.

Шторм швыряет волны о скалы.

S
🇩🇪German
schlagen

The most general and neutral verb: to hit or beat. It can describe a single blow or repeated striking.

B2Very Often

Der Blitz kann in eine hohe Eiche schlagen.

Молния может ударить в высокий дуб.

🇩🇪German

Means to hit or strike a target, with focus on hitting the target rather than on the force of the blow. Often more neutral and precise.

B2Very Often

Der Stein traf das Fenster und zerbrach es.

Камень попал в окно и разбил его.

S
🇩🇪German
stoßen

Means to push or thrust, often with a sudden force. It is less like a simple hand strike and more like a jolt or shove.

B2Often

Der Wind stößt die Tür auf.

Ветер распахивает дверь.

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zuschlagen translation: strike. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce zuschlagen

[ˈtsuːˌʃlaːɡn̩]

zuschlagen translation

strike

zuschlagen transcription

[ˈtsuːˌʃlaːɡn̩]

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zuschlagen meaning: what does it mean?

plötzlich und heftig auf etwas schlagen

zuschlagen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

zuschlagen is pronounced as [ˈtsuːˌʃlaːɡn̩]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is zuschlagen part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

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