noun🔗ShareBecken, TümpelA small and rather deep collection of (usually) fresh water, as one supplied by a spring, or occurring in the course of a stream; a reservoir for water."the pools of Solomon"die Teiche SalomosnatureenvironmentgeographygeologyplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePfütze, LacheA small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle."After the rain, a pool of water formed on the schoolyard pavement. "Nach dem Regen bildete sich eine Pfütze auf dem Schulhofpflaster.natureenvironmentgeographyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVorrat, BestandA supply of resources."There is a limited pool of candidates from which to choose the new manager."Es gibt einen begrenzten Vorrat an Kandidaten, aus dem der neue Manager ausgewählt werden soll.businesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVorrat, Bestand(by extension) A set of resources that are kept ready to use."The company's pool of experienced software engineers is ready to tackle any new project. "Der Vorrat an erfahrenen Software-Ingenieuren des Unternehmens ist bereit, jedes neue Projekt in Angriff zu nehmen.businessasseteconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePfütze, LacheA small amount of liquid on a surface."a pool of blood"Eine Blutlache.natureamountessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLichtfleck, ScheinA localized glow of light."The flashlight beam created a pool of light on the floor. "Der Taschenlampenstrahl erzeugte einen Lichtfleck auf dem Boden.appearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich ansammeln, sich stauen(of a liquid) To form a pool."The rain pooled on the schoolyard after the storm. "Nach dem Sturm sammelte sich das Regenwasser auf dem Schulhof.natureweatheressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchwimmbecken, PoolA pool of water used for swimming, usually one which has been artificially constructed."The school's outdoor pool was filled with children enjoying a summer day. "Das Freibad der Schule war voller Kinder, die einen Sommertag genossen.placesportbuildingutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBillardspiel(game) A game at billiards, in which each of the players stakes a certain sum, the winner taking the whole; also, in public billiard rooms, a game in which the loser pays the entrance fee for all who engage in the game."The students played a pool game after school, with each person putting in a dollar. "Die Schüler spielten nach der Schule ein Billardspiel, wobei jeder einen Dollar einzahlte.gameentertainmentsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBillard, PoolA cue sport played on a pool table. There are 15 balls, 7 of one colour, 7 of another, and the black ball (also called the 8 ball). A player must pocket all their own colour balls and then the black ball in order to win."My uncle enjoys playing pool in his spare time. "Mein Onkel spielt in seiner Freizeit gerne Billard.sportgameentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchießen-Wettbewerb, bei dem jeder Teilnehmer einen bestimmten Betrag für jeden Schuss zahlt, wobei der Nettoerlös unter den Gewinnern aufgeteilt wirdIn rifle shooting, a contest in which each competitor pays a certain sum for every shot he makes, the net proceeds being divided among the winners."The rifle shooting pool attracted many participants, each paying a small fee for each shot. "Der Schießwettbewerb zog viele Teilnehmer an, die jeweils eine kleine Gebühr für jeden Schuss zahlten.sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGemeinschaft, WettpoolAny gambling or commercial venture in which several persons join."The boys formed a pool to buy a birthday present for their teacher. "Die Jungen bildeten eine Gemeinschaft, um ein Geburtstagsgeschenk für ihren Lehrer zu kaufen.businessfinanceeconomygamebetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer Pot, der EinsatzThe stake played for in certain games of cards, billiards, etc.; an aggregated stake to which each player has contributed a share; also, the receptacle for the stakes."The pool of money for the class trip was $500, with each student contributing $50. "Der Einsatz für den Klassenausflug betrug 500 Dollar, wobei jeder Schüler 50 Dollar beisteuerte.gamebusinessfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKartell, ZusammenschlussA combination of persons contributing money to be used for the purpose of increasing or depressing the market price of stocks, grain, or other commodities; also, the aggregate of the sums so contributed."He put $10,000 into the pool."Er steckte 10.000 Dollar in das Kartell.businessfinanceeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpielergemeinschaft, SpielerpoolA set of players in quadrille etc."The quadrille pool included students from different classes. "Die Spielergemeinschaft im Quadrille umfasste Schüler aus verschiedenen Klassen.gamegroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKartell, PoolA mutual arrangement between competing lines, by which the receipts of all are aggregated, and then distributed pro rata according to agreement."The school's athletic fund has a pool, where money from all the sports teams is combined and then shared equally among them for equipment. "Der Sportfonds der Schule hat einen Pool, in dem das Geld aller Sportteams zusammengelegt und dann gleichmäßig unter ihnen für Ausrüstung aufgeteilt wird.businesseconomyfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGemeinschaftsfonds, PoolAn aggregation of properties or rights, belonging to different people in a community, in a common fund, to be charged with common liabilities."The homeowners' association pool funds the upkeep of the community park. "Der Gemeinschaftsfonds der Hausbesitzervereinigung finanziert die Instandhaltung des Gemeindeparks.propertyfinancebusinesseconomylawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZusammenlegen, vereinenTo put together; contribute to a common fund, on the basis of a mutual division of profits or losses; to make a common interest of."We must pool our resources."Wir müssen unsere Ressourcen zusammenlegen.businessfinanceeconomyorganizationgroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZusammenschließen, vereinenTo combine or contribute with others, as for a commercial, speculative, or gambling transaction."The students pooled their savings to buy a class gift for their teacher. "Die Schüler schlossen sich zusammen, um ein Klassengeschenk für ihren Lehrer zu kaufen.businessfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading