This is the 692nd most frequent Dutch word.
sloeg
"Sloeg" is the past tense of the Dutch verb "slaan," meaning "hit" or "struck."
In this sentence, "sloeg" is used to describe a physical action of hitting a ball, derived from the verb "slaan".
Hij sloeg de bal hard over het net.
He hit the ball hard over the net.
Here, "sloeg" refers to the action of turning a page, showing its metaphorical usage derived from "slaan".
Ze sloeg de bladzijde om in het boek.
She turned the page in the book.
In this context, "sloeg" indicates the sound or action of a clock striking, extending the usage of the verb "slaan" to measurements of time.