This is the 1313th most frequent German word.
schlägt
"Schlägt" means "hits" or "strikes" in English.
In this sentence, 'schlägt' is used to describe the action of opening, specifically referring to flipping or opening a book.
Er schlägt das Buch auf.
He opens the book.
Here, 'schlägt' is used in the context of proposing or suggesting an idea, often followed by a phrase like 'vor'.
Sie schlägt ihm vor, ins Kino zu gehen.
She suggests to him to go to the cinema.
In this example, 'schlägt' conveys the action of striking, often relevant in contexts like a physical fight or sports.