schlägt

Schlägt is a German verb meaning "strikes," "beats," or "hits." It is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb schlagen. The verb schlagen has a wide range of meanings and uses in German.

In its most literal sense, schlägt can refer to a physical act of striking. For example, "Die Uhr schlägt zwölf" translates to "The clock strikes twelve." It can also describe the beating of a heart, as in "Sein Herz schlägt schnell" meaning "His heart is beating fast."

Beyond physical actions, schlägt can be used metaphorically. It can describe a strong impact, such as a wave hitting a shore ("Die Welle schlägt gegen den Felsen"). It can also refer to defeating someone in a competition or fight ("Unsere Mannschaft schlägt den Gegner") or to performing well or exceeding expectations ("Das neue Produkt schlägt ein").

The verb can also appear in various idiomatic expressions. For instance, "Schlag die Augen auf" means "Open your eyes," and "jemandem die Zeit schlagen" means "to kill time." The past tense of schlagen is schlug, and the past participle is geschlagen. The verb is irregular and follows a common pattern for strong verbs in German.