Schlag
stroke
The German word 'Schlag' can be translated to 'stroke' in English. It is used in various contexts such as a blow or hit in sports or physical activities, a sudden occurrence of a medical condition like a stroke, or a rhythmic pattern in music.
Example sentences using: Schlag
Er erlitt einen Schlaganfall.
He suffered a stroke.
In this context, 'Schlag' is part of the compound noun 'Schlaganfall', which translates directly to 'stroke' in English. The literal translation would be 'hit-attack'. It is used in medical contexts to describe an acute event where the blood supply to the brain is interrupted.
Ein Schlüssel mit einem Schlag.
A key with a cut.
In this example, 'Schlag' refers to the 'cut' or 'notch' in a key. The term 'Schlag' has various meanings in German, depending on the context in which it is used. In this context, it does not refer to a physical 'hit' or 'strike', but rather to a specific characteristic of the key.
Das war ein harter Schlag für ihn.
That was a hard blow for him.
Here, 'Schlag' means 'blow' and is used in a metaphorical sense. It refers to a severe or disappointing event or experience, similar to the English phrase 'a hard blow'. In this context, 'harter Schlag' relates to emotional or psychological impact rather than a physical one.