This is the 580th most frequent Danish word.
slå
The Danish word "slå" means "to hit" or "to strike" in English.
In this example, 'slå' means 'to beat' or 'to defeat' in a competitive sense.
Du kan ikke slå mig i skak.
You cannot beat me at chess.
In this sentence, 'slå' means 'to mow' or 'to trim', commonly used in the context of cutting grass.
Jeg vil slå græsset i morgen.
I will mow the lawn tomorrow.
Here, 'slå' conveys the action of hitting or striking something, often involving physical contact.