noun🔗ShareStoß, StichA prod, jab, or thrust."The little brother gave his sister a poke in the ribs with his elbow. "Der kleine Bruder gab seiner Schwester einen Stoß in die Rippen mit seinem Ellbogen.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFaulenzer, TrödlerA lazy person; a dawdler."The poke in our study group was always late, making it hard to get anything done. "Der Faulenzer in unserer Studiengruppe kam immer zu spät, was es schwierig machte, etwas zu erledigen.personcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrottel, DummkopfA stupid or uninteresting person."That new student is a real poke; he just sits there and doesn't participate in class. "Dieser neue Schüler ist ein echter Trottel; er sitzt nur da und beteiligt sich nicht am Unterricht.personcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStachel, PritscheA device to prevent an animal from leaping or breaking through fences, consisting of a yoke with a pole inserted, pointed forward."The farmer used a sturdy poke to keep the sheep from jumping over the fence. "Der Bauer benutzte einen stabilen Stachel, um die Schafe daran zu hindern, über den Zaun zu springen.animalagriculturedeviceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDas Speichern eines Wertes in einer SpeicheradresseThe storage of a value in a memory address, typically to modify the behaviour of a program or to cheat at a video game."The programmer used a poke to change the game's score, making his character invincible. "Der Programmierer nutzte das Speichern eines Wertes in einer Speicheradresse, um den Spielstand zu ändern und seinen Charakter unbesiegbar zu machen.computinggametechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnstupser, StupsA notification sent to get another user's attention on social media or an instant messenger."I got a poke from my friend Sarah on Facebook; she wants to talk about our upcoming school project. "Ich habe einen Stups von meiner Freundin Sarah auf Facebook bekommen; sie möchte über unser bevorstehendes Schulprojekt sprechen.mediatechnologyinternetcommunicationcomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHaubenA poke bonnet."My grandmother wore a beautiful poke bonnet to church. "Meine Großmutter trug eine wunderschöne Haube in die Kirche.wearappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStoßen, stechenTo prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick."He poked the sleeping cat with a feather to see if it would wake up. "Er stupste die schlafende Katze mit einer Feder, um zu sehen, ob sie aufwachen würde.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEin Feuer schürenTo stir up a fire to remove ash or promote burning."The camper poked the fire to remove the ash and get it burning hotter. "Der Camper schürte das Feuer, um die Asche zu entfernen und es heißer brennen zu lassen.actionutensilenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStochern, wühlenTo rummage; to feel or grope around."I poked about in the rubble, trying to find my lost keys."Ich wühlte im Schutt herum und versuchte, meine verlorenen Schlüssel zu finden.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDen Wert in (einer Speicheradresse) ändernTo modify the value stored in (a memory address)."The program poked the memory address to update the student's grade. "Das Programm änderte den Wert der Speicheradresse, um die Note des Schülers zu aktualisieren.computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePoken, abstechenTo put a poke (device to prevent leaping or breaking fences) on (an animal)."to poke an ox"Einen Ochsen poken.animaldeviceagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStoßen, aufspießenTo thrust at with the horns; to gore."The bull poked the farmer with its horns, causing him to stumble backward. "Der Bulle stieß den Bauern mit seinen Hörnern, wodurch er rückwärts stolperte.animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJemanden anstupsen, benachrichtigenTo notify (another user) of activity on social media or an instant messenger."My friend poked me on Facebook to tell me about the party tonight. "Mein Freund hat mich auf Facebook angestupst, um mir von der Party heute Abend zu erzählen.mediainternetcommunicationtechnologycomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStoßen, stechenTo thrust (something) in a particular direction such as the tongue."The child poked his tongue out at his friend, teasing him. "Das Kind streckte seinem Freund die Zunge heraus und neckte ihn.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVögeln, verkehrenTo penetrate in sexual intercourse."If she smokes, she pokes."Wenn sie raucht, vögelt sie.sexactionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBeutel, SackA sack or bag."The farmer carried his produce in a large poke. "Der Bauer trug seine Erzeugnisse in einem großen Beutel.itemmaterialthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWeite ÄrmelA long, wide sleeve."The old-fashioned shirt had a wide poke, which made it easy to carry books and papers. "Das altmodische Hemd hatte weite Ärmel, wodurch es leicht war, Bücher und Papiere zu tragen.appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEistüteAn ice cream cone."My sister bought a strawberry ice cream poke at the shop. "Meine Schwester kaufte im Laden eine Erdbeer-Eistüte.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKermesbeerePokeweed"The farmer carefully avoided the pokeweed plants in the field. "Der Bauer mied sorgfältig die Kermesbeeren-Pflanzen auf dem Feld.plantvegetablenaturefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePokeSlices or cubes of raw fish or other raw seafood, mixed with sesame oil, seaweed, sea salt, herbs, spices, or other flavorful ingredients."My mom made a delicious poke for dinner, with tuna, sesame oil, and green onions. "Meine Mutter hat zum Abendessen ein köstliches Poke zubereitet, mit Thunfisch, Sesamöl und Frühlingszwiebeln.foodfishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
