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Etymology edit

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 slaughter.

Pronunciation edit

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

Noun edit

Schlacht f (genitive Schlacht, plural Schlachten)

  1. battle

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Noun edit

Schlacht f (plural Schlachten)

  1. battle, combat
  2. slaughter