noun🔗ShareSchieferA fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers."The geologist used a piece of slate to demonstrate how the rock splits easily into thin layers. "Der Geologe benutzte ein Stück Schiefer, um zu demonstrieren, wie sich das Gestein leicht in dünne Schichten spalten lässt.geologymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchiefergrauThe bluish-grey colour of most slate."The roof tiles were a beautiful slate gray. "Die Dachziegel hatten ein wunderschönes schiefergrau.colormaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchiefertafelA chalkboard, sheet of slate for writing on with chalk or with a thin rod of slate (a slate pencil) formerly commonly used by both students and teachers in schools"The teacher wrote the lesson plan on the slate. "Der Lehrer schrieb den Stundenplan auf die Schiefertafel.stationerywritingeducationmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchieferplatteA roofing-tile made of slate."The house had a sturdy roof made of slate, protecting it from the rain. "Das Haus hatte ein stabiles Dach aus Schieferplatten, das es vor dem Regen schützte.materialarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRechnung, SchuldenlisteA record of money owed."Put it on my slate – I’ll pay you next week."Schreib es auf meine Rechnung – ich zahle nächste Woche.businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWahlliste, KandidatenlisteA list of affiliated candidates for an election."Roy Disney led the alternative slate of directors for the stockholder vote."Roy Disney führte die alternative Wahlliste der Direktoren für die Aktionärsabstimmung an.politicsgovernmentlistorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchieferersatz, KunstschieferAn artificial material resembling slate and used for the same purposes."The roof tiles were made of a dark gray slate, giving the house a classic look. "Die Dachziegel bestanden aus einem dunkelgrauen Schieferersatz, der dem Haus ein klassisches Aussehen verlieh.materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlatte, TafelA thin plate of any material; a flake."The roofer used a slate to cover the small gap in the roof. "Der Dachdecker benutzte eine Platte, um den kleinen Spalt im Dach zu bedecken.materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSchiefergrauHaving the bluish-grey/gray colour of slate."The sky was a slate color on that stormy afternoon. "Der Himmel hatte an diesem stürmischen Nachmittag eine schiefergraue Farbe.colormaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Schiefer bedeckenTo cover with slate."The old church ledgers show that the roof was slated in 1775."Die alten Kirchenbücher zeigen, dass das Dach 1775 mit Schiefer bedeckt wurde.materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHart kritisieren, verurteilenTo criticise harshly."The play was slated by the critics."Das Stück wurde von den Kritikern hart kritisiert.attitudecommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinplanen, vormerkenTo schedule."The election was slated for November 2nd."Die Wahl war für den 2. November eingeplant.plantimeorganizationbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVoraussagen, erwartenTo anticipate or strongly expect."The next version of our software is slated to be the best release ever."Die nächste Version unserer Software wird voraussichtlich die beste Veröffentlichung aller Zeiten sein.attitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHetzen, aufhetzenTo set a dog upon (a person)."The dog owner slated the dog at the stranger, hoping it would scare him away. "Der Hundebesitzer hetzte den Hund auf den Fremden, in der Hoffnung, er würde ihn verscheuchen.actioninhumananimalpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
