beat (EN)
werkwoord, Selfstandige naamwoord

werkwoord “beat”

beat; he beats; past beat, part. beaten; ger. beating
  1. slaan
    Frustrated with his broken toy, the little boy started beating the floor with his hands.
  2. klop (in 'n kompetisie)
    Despite her opponent's strong record, Emily managed to beat her in the chess tournament.
  3. klits
    Before adding the flour, beat the butter and sugar together until they're light and fluffy.
  4. tromslae gee
    As the enemy approached, the drummer began beating for retreat.
  5. voor iemand anders by 'n bestemming kom
    Despite leaving later, Sarah beat us to the restaurant.

Selfstandige naamwoord “beat”

sg. beat, pl. beats or uncountable
  1. slag
    The steady beats of the bass drum set the rhythm for the entire marching band.
  2. klop (van die hart)
    She felt the steady beat of the music through the floor.
  3. maatslag
    The catchy beat of the song had everyone tapping their feet in unison.
  4. ritme
    As soon as the DJ dropped the beat, everyone started dancing to the rhythm.
  5. roete (van 'n polisiebeampte of wag)
    Officer Martinez checks in with the local shop owners every morning while walking her usual beat.