noun🔗ShareStreicheln, StrichAn act of stroking (moving one's hand over a surface)."She gave the cat a stroke."Sie gab der Katze eine Streicheleinheit.bodyactionsensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlag, HiebA blow or hit."a stroke on the chin"Ein Schlag auf das Kinn.actionbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlag, HiebA single movement with a tool."The artist made a smooth stroke of the paintbrush across the canvas. "Der Künstler machte einen glatten Schlag mit dem Pinsel über die Leinwand.actionutensilartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlag, ZugOne of a series of beats or movements against a resisting medium, by means of which movement through or upon it is accomplished."The swimmer took several powerful strokes to reach the other side of the pool. "Der Schwimmer machte mehrere kräftige Züge, um die andere Seite des Pools zu erreichen.actionsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnstrengung, SchlagA powerful or sudden effort by which something is done, produced, or accomplished; also, something done or accomplished by such an effort."a stroke of genius; a stroke of business; a master stroke of policy"Ein Geniestreich; ein Geschäftserfolg; ein genialer Schachzug.actionachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStrich, ZugA line drawn with a pen or other writing implement, particularly:"The artist carefully made a bold stroke of blue paint on the canvas. "Der Künstler machte sorgfältig einen kräftigen blauen Pinselstrich auf die Leinwand.writingartmarkstyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePinselstrich, StrichA streak made with a brush."The artist used a bold stroke of blue paint to highlight the mountain peak in the painting. "Der Künstler verwendete einen kräftigen Pinselstrich blauer Farbe, um den Berggipfel in dem Gemälde hervorzuheben.artstylemarkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlagThe time when a clock strikes."on the stroke of midnight"Um MitternachtsschlagtimesoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZug, SchlagA style, a single movement within a style."butterfly stroke"SchmetterlingszugstyleartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlaganfallThe loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted."The sudden stroke left the elderly woman unable to speak clearly. "Der plötzliche Schlaganfall ließ die ältere Frau unfähig, deutlich zu sprechen.medicinediseasebodyphysiologyanatomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlaganfall, AnfallA sudden attack of any disease, especially when fatal; any sudden, severe affliction or calamity."a stroke of apoplexy; the stroke of death"Ein Schlaganfall; der Anfall des Todes.diseasedisastermedicinebodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer Ruderer am Heck, nach dem sich die anderen richtenThe oar nearest the stern of a boat, by which the other oars are guided."The stroke oar was used to guide the other rowers in the school's rowing competition. "Der Ruderer am Heck wurde benutzt, um die anderen Ruderer im Ruderwettbewerb der Schule zu führen.nauticalsailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer SchlagmannThe rower who is nearest the stern of the boat."The stroke on the rowing team is responsible for setting the pace. "Der Schlagmann im Ruderteam ist für die Festlegung des Tempos verantwortlich.sportnauticalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEinfluss, RückendeckungBackstage influence."The school principal's stroke ensured the new teacher got the best classroom. "Der Einfluss des Schulleiters sorgte dafür, dass der neue Lehrer das beste Klassenzimmer bekam.politicsgovernmentorganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePunkt, der einem Spieler zugesprochen wirdA point awarded to a player in case of interference or obstruction by the opponent."The tennis player received a stroke for the opponent's racket hitting her during the serve. "Der Tennisspieler erhielt einen Punkt, weil der Schläger des Gegners sie während des Aufschlags traf.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlitzschlagAn individual discharge of lightning."A flash of lightning may be made up of several strokes. If they are separated by enough time for the eye to distinguish them, the lightning will appear to flicker."Ein Blitz kann aus mehreren Blitzen bestehen. Wenn sie durch genügend Zeit getrennt sind, damit das Auge sie unterscheiden kann, scheint der Blitz zu flackern.natureweatherphysicsdisasterenergyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlag, AnfallThe result or effect of a striking; injury or affliction; soreness."The stroke of lightning caused a painful stroke on the tree's trunk. "Der Blitzschlag verursachte einen schmerzhaften Anfall am Stamm des Baumes.medicinebodydiseasesufferingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZusatz, Ergänzung, HauchAn addition or amendment to a written composition; a touch."to give some finishing strokes to an essay"einem Aufsatz den letzten Schliff gebenwritingliteratureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlag, PochenA throb or beat, as of the heart."The rhythmic stroke of her heart quickened as she waited for the results. "Der rhythmische Schlag ihres Herzens beschleunigte sich, als sie auf die Ergebnisse wartete.physiologysensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEinfluss, MachtPower; influence."The teacher's passionate speech had a strong stroke of influence on the students' attitudes toward learning. "Die leidenschaftliche Rede des Lehrers hatte einen starken Einfluss auf die Einstellung der Schüler zum Lernen.politicsgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAppetit, EsslustAppetite."The young student had a good stroke of appetite for the delicious pizza. "Der junge Student hatte einen guten Appetit auf die köstliche Pizza.physiologysensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZuwendung, AnerkennungIn transactional analysis, a (generally positive) reaction to a person, fulfilling their needs or desires."The teacher's encouraging words were a stroke of support for the struggling student. "Die ermutigenden Worte des Lehrers waren eine Zuwendung für den kämpfenden Schüler.mindpersoncommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStreichen, bürstenTo move one's hand or an object (such as a broom) along (a surface) in one direction."The artist carefully stroked the paintbrush across the canvas. "Der Künstler strich den Pinsel vorsichtig über die Leinwand.actionbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchlagenTo hit the ball with the bat in a flowing motion."The baseball player stroked the ball beautifully, sending it flying over the fence for a home run. "Der Baseballspieler schlug den Ball wunderschön und schickte ihn über den Zaun für einen Homerun.sportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRiffeln, kannelierenTo give a finely fluted surface to."The carpenter carefully stroked the wood to create a smooth, decorative fluted pattern on the bookshelf. "Der Zimmermann riffelte das Holz sorgfältig, um ein glattes, dekoratives, geriffeltes Muster auf dem Bücherregal zu erzeugen.styleartappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDen Schlagriemen rudernTo row the stroke oar of."to stroke a boat"Ein Boot den Schlagriemen rudern.nauticalsailingsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading