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beat (EN)
verb, substantiv

verb “beat”

infinitiv beat; han beats; preteritum beat; supinum beaten; gerundium beating
  1. slå
    Frustrated with his broken toy, the little boy started beating the floor with his hands.
  2. besegra
    Despite her opponent's strong record, Emily managed to beat her in the chess tournament.
  3. vispa
    Before adding the flour, beat the butter and sugar together until they're light and fluffy.
  4. trumma
    As the enemy approached, the drummer began beating for retreat.
  5. komma före
    Despite leaving later, Sarah beat us to the restaurant.

substantiv “beat”

singular beat, plural beats eller oräknebar
  1. slag (förtydligande: enstaka slag)
    The steady beats of the bass drum set the rhythm for the entire marching band.
  2. slag (hjärta)
    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. beat (förtydligande: musikterm används även på svenska)
    As soon as the DJ dropped the beat, everyone started dancing to the rhythm.
  5. runda (förtydligande: som i en polisrunda)
    Officer Martinez checks in with the local shop owners every morning while walking her usual beat.