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Zuschlagen - translation, pronunciation and examples

zuschlagen
[ˈtsuːˌʃlaːɡn̩]

strike

🇩🇪 German
[ˈtsuːˌʃlaːɡn̩]
Meaning of zuschlagen

hit suddenly

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Part of speechverb
Pronunciation[ˈtsuːˌʃlaːɡn̩]
CEFRB2
How important is this wordoften
strike

When to use zuschlagen

strike suddenly

plötzlich zuschlagen

strike hard

hart zuschlagen

strike again

erneut zuschlagen

strike fast

schnell zuschlagen

strike unexpectedly

unerwartet zuschlagen

zuschlagen usage examples

🇮🇹Italian🇩🇪German

Der Blitz schlug in den Baum zu.

🇮🇹Italian🇩🇪German

Der Sturm kann das kleine Haus zuschlagen.

Similar words

zuschlagen

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

schlagen

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

treffen

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.

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.

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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.

zuschlagencolpire
Jahreszeitenstagioni dell’anno
Frühlingprimavera
Winterinverno
beginneniniziare
endenfinire
Temperaturtemperatura

zuschlagen synonyms

Related word breakdowns

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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How to pronounce zuschlagen and what this word means

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

how to pronounce zuschlagen

[ˈtsuːˌʃlaːɡn̩]

zuschlagen translation

strike

zuschlagen examples

Der Blitz schlug in den Baum zu.

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.

zuschlagen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Der Blitz schlug in den Baum zu. Translation: Молния ударила в дерево.

Is zuschlagen part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, zuschlagen (strike) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is zuschlagen part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, zuschlagen (strike) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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