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beat (EN)
verb, substantiv

verb “beat”

infinitiv beat; han beats; preteritum beat; perfektum part. beaten; ger. beating
  1. å slå
    Frustrated with his broken toy, the little boy started beating the floor with his hands.
  2. å slå (i konkurranse)
    Despite her opponent's strong record, Emily managed to beat her in the chess tournament.
  3. å piske
    Before adding the flour, beat the butter and sugar together until they're light and fluffy.
  4. å tromme
    As the enemy approached, the drummer began beating for retreat.
  5. å komme før
    Despite leaving later, Sarah beat us to the restaurant.

substantiv “beat”

entall beat, flertall beats eller utellelig
  1. slag
    The steady beats of the bass drum set the rhythm for the entire marching band.
  2. slag (hjerte)
    She felt the steady beat of the music through the floor.
  3. takt
    The catchy beat of the song had everyone tapping their feet in unison.
  4. rytmespor
    As soon as the DJ dropped the beat, everyone started dancing to the rhythm.
  5. runde (i betydningen patruljerute)
    Officer Martinez checks in with the local shop owners every morning while walking her usual beat.