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beat in German

beat in German is Schlag, Grundschlag, Beat — beat means to hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.

beat in German

Schlag
noun
(music) A pulse on the beat level, the metric level at which pulses are heard as the basic unit. Thus a beat is the basic time unit of a piece.
Grundschlag
noun
(music) A pulse on the beat level, the metric level at which pulses are heard as the basic unit. Thus a beat is the basic time unit of a piece.
Beat
noun
A rhythm.
Takt
noun
A rhythm.
Schwebung
noun
The interference between two tones of almost equal frequency
schlagen
verb
schlagen
verb
(transitive) To win against; to defeat or overcome; to do or be better than (someone); to excel in a particular, competitive event.
hauen
verb
(transitive) To win against; to defeat or overcome; to do or be better than (someone); to excel in a particular, competitive event.
gewinnen
verb
(transitive) To win against; to defeat or overcome; to do or be better than (someone); to excel in a particular, competitive event.

What does "beat" mean?

  1. verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
    "Our team beat the reigning champions in the final."
  2. verb To mix ingredients rapidly, usually with a whisk or spoon.
    "Beat the eggs and sugar together until pale and fluffy."
  3. noun A regular rhythmic pulse, especially in music.
    "The bassline laid down a steady beat."
  4. noun A journalist's or police officer's regular area of responsibility or patrol.
    "The reporter has covered the crime beat for a decade."

beat in a sentence

  • Our team beat the reigning champions in the final.
  • He beat the drum in time with the music.
  • Beat the eggs and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
  • The bassline laid down a steady beat.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "beat" in German?

"beat" in German is Schlag, Grundschlag, Beat. beat means: To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.

How do you use "beat" in a sentence?

Example: "Our team beat the reigning champions in the final." In German, "beat" is Schlag, Grundschlag, Beat.

Are there other ways to say "beat" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "beat": Schlag, Grundschlag, Beat, Takt, Schwebung, schlagen.

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