Schlacht

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German

Etymology

From Middle High German slaht, from Old High German slahta, ultimately from the root of schlagen (to strike, hit). Compare Danish slag (battle, strike). Cognate of English slaughter.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃlaxt/
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  • Hyphenation: Schlacht

Noun

Schlacht f (genitive Schlacht, plural Schlachten)

  1. battle

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Plautdietsch

Noun

Schlacht f (plural Schlachten)

  1. battle, combat
  2. slaughter