compelling
schlagend – schlagender – am schlagendsten
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compelling
So convincing and unequivocal that there is hardly any possible objection to it.
Die Videoaufnahme lieferte einen schlagenden Beweis für seine Unschuld.
The video recording provided compelling evidence of his innocence.
dueling fraternity
A student fraternity whose members traditionally practice academic fencing with sharp weapons.
Er trat einer schlagenden Verbindung bei und nahm regelmäßig an Mensuren teil.
He joined a dueling fraternity and regularly took part in Mensuren (academic fencing bouts).
firedamp
In mining, an explosive mixture of air and flammable gases, especially methane.
Wegen der Gefahr durch schlagende Wetter durfte im Bergwerk kein offenes Feuer verwendet werden.
Because of the danger posed by firedamp, no open flames were allowed in the mine.
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In this meaning, “schlagend” (compelling) is especially often used with “Beweis” (evidence), “Argument” (argument), or “Beleg” (proof). It refers to a justification that is very clearly convincing and almost impossible to refute.
Ihre schlagenden Argumente überzeugten schließlich auch die skeptischen Mitglieder des Ausschusses.
Her compelling arguments eventually convinced even the skeptical members of the committee.
“Schlagende Verbindung” (dueling fraternity) is a fixed term from the world of traditional student fraternities. The meaning can usually be recognized from the context involving “Mensur” (academic fencing bout), fencing, or student fraternities.
Die schlagende Verbindung veranstaltete ein Treffen für ihre ehemaligen Mitglieder.
The dueling fraternity organized a gathering for its former members.
“Schlagende Wetter” (firedamp) is a technical mining term and is normally used in the plural. The context usually concerns mine air containing flammable gases and the risk of explosion.
Die Bergleute wurden vor den schlagenden Wettern im alten Stollen gewarnt.
The miners were warned about firedamp in the old tunnel.
