stroke

stroʊk
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Translation of stroke into German,

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Noun

1.

sports

act of hitting a ball
  • His stroke sent the ball flying.Sein Schlag ließ den Ball durch die Luft fliegen.
2.

medical

sudden loss of brain function
Schlaganfall mHirnschlag
  • He suffered a stroke last year.Er erlitt letztes Jahr einen Schlaganfall.
3.

art

movement of a brush or pen
  • The artist's stroke was confident and bold.Der Pinselstrich des Künstlers war selbstbewusst und kräftig.

Verb

tr.
1.

gentle touch

move one's hand gently over a surface
  • She stroked the cat's fur lovingly..Sie streichelte liebevoll das Fell der Katze
2.

sports

hit or throw a ball smoothly in sports
  • He stroked the ball into the net with precision..Er schlug den Ball mit Präzision ins Netz
3.

praise tactic

influence someone with flattery
  • She stroked his ego with compliments.Sie schmeichelte seinem Ego mit Komplimenten.
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Expressions with stroke: examples in English and translations in German

letzter Pinselstrich
Schlussstrich
The artist added the finishing stroke to the painting.
durchstreichen
löschen
She stroked out the incorrect answer on the test.
um Punkt
The show will start on the stroke of eight.
Glücksfall
Glückstreffer
Winning the lottery was a stroke of luck.
Federstrich
Unterschrift
The law was changed with a stroke of a pen.
Federstrich
The law was changed with a stroke of the pen.

Synonyms and analogies of stroke in English

Examples of stroke in a sentence

  • Practice each stroke slowly in the pool.
  • The doctor explained the risks of a stroke.
  • After the stroke, she needed therapy.
  • Each stroke of the pen revealed his skill.
  • She admired the delicate stroke in the painting.
  • He felt a comforting stroke on his back.

Translations of "stroke" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derSchlaganfallnm.

An ischaemic stroke may occur suddenly, often without any prior warning symptoms.

Ein ischämischer Schlaganfall kann plötzlich auftreten, oft ohne vorherige Warnsymptome.

derHubnm.

Processing with just one stroke ensures the highest quality during forming.

Die Bearbeitung mit nur einem Hub sichert höchste Qualität beim Umformen.

derSchlagnm.

Switching to digital records eliminated many storage issues at a stroke.

Die Umstellung auf digitale Akten beseitigte viele Lagerprobleme mit einem Schlag.

derStrichnm.

He played the fiddle beautifully, each stroke achieving a harmonious tune.

Er spielte die Geige wunderschön, jeder Strich erreichte einen harmonischen Klang.

derAnschlagnm.

As she pressed the keys, each stroke resulted in a rapid beep.

Während sie die Tasten drückte, folgte jedem Anschlag ein schnelles Piepen.

Verb
streichenv.

She likes to stroke the smooth stones on the riverbank.

Sie liebt es, über die glatten Steine am Flussufer zu streichen.

streichelnv.

Politicians surround themselves with people who constantly stroke their ego with admiration.

Politiker umgeben sich mit Menschen, die ihnen ständig das Ego mit Bewunderung streicheln.

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stroke: Examples and translations in context

Doctors warn that smoking increases the chances someone might stroke out.

Ärzte warnen, dass Rauchen das Risiko eines Schlaganfalls erhöht.

After my stroke, I needed to see a speech pathologist for rehabilitation.

Nach meinem Schlaganfall musste ich zur Rehabilitation einen Logopäden aufsuchen.

Everyone knew he'd soon cash in his chips after that last stroke.

Nach dem letzten Schlaganfall wussten alle, dass er bald den Löffel abgeben würde.

If you unexpectedly stroke out, immediate medical attention is critical.

Wenn Sie unerwartet einen Schlaganfall erleiden, ist sofortige ärztliche Hilfe entscheidend.

Many elderly people worry they might stroke out without warning.

Viele ältere Menschen befürchten, ohne Vorwarnung einen Schlaganfall zu erleiden.

Consequences are heart attack, stroke and other blood vessels diseases.

Die Folgen sind Herzinfarkt, Schlaganfall und andere Erkrankungen der Blutgefäße.

Here, ignition occurs and the piston performs a working stroke.

Hier erfolgt die Zündung, und der Kolben macht einen Schlaganfall.

I was just telling your mother that his stroke was severe.

Ich sagte ihrer Mutter gerade, es war ein schwerer Schlaganfall.

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