A2 Informal Animals
„Der Hund schlägt an."
The dog begins to bark.
What does „Der Hund schlägt an." mean in German?
„Der Hund schlägt an." means "The dog begins to bark.." Literally: "The dog strikes on.."
Literal Translation
"The dog strikes on."
Der The
Hund dog
schlägt strikes
an on
English Equivalent
"The dog is barking."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Separable verb 'anschlagen'
When is this idiom used?
Informal
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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