schlagen

verb
  1. In German, 'schlagen' is a verb that means 'to hit', 'to beat', or 'to strike'. It can also mean 'to whip' in the context of cooking, such as whipping cream. verb
    In boxing, one must learn how to schlagen effectively to win a match.
    The chef began to schlagen the cream until it formed stiff peaks.
  2. In a broader sense, 'schlagen' can also mean 'to defeat' or 'to conquer' in a competitive context. verb
    The underdog team managed to schlagen the reigning champions in a surprising victory.
    He was determined to schlagen his personal best time in the marathon.