hauen
Translation
to hit, to strike, to chop, to punch
Examples
Er haute mit der Faust auf den Tisch.
He banged his fist on the table.
Der Holzfäller muss das Holz hauen.
The woodcutter has to chop the wood.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to hit/strike sb./sth. The boxer hit his opponent.
((auf+4)) to hit on sth. He hit on the table.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schlagen, stoßen, prügeln
Etymology
From Old High German 'houwan', related to the English word 'to hew'.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'how'. 'How' did you get that bruise? Someone must have 'hauen' you.