stroke
stroke
Meaning of stroke
to move your hand gently over something, like a cat's fur
zärtlich mit der Hand über etwas fahren, etwa über Fell
Pronunciation
stroke with German translation
stroke usage examples
She stroked the cat on her lap.
Sie streichelte die Katze auf ihrem Schoß.
He gently strokes the dog's head.
Er streichelt dem Hund sanft den Kopf.
stroke synonyms
What's the difference between stroke, pet, pat, and caress
Stroke an animal; mainly American.
ENCan I pet your dog?
Touch lightly with a flat hand several times.
ENHe patted me on the shoulder.
Advanced: broader words
Touch gently and lovingly, usually a person.
ENShe caressed the baby's cheek.
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stroke belongs to the topic "Pets →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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stroke meaning: what does it mean?
to move your hand gently over something, like a cat's fur
stroke pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
stroke is pronounced as /strəʊk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
stroke definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Sie streichelte die Katze auf ihrem Schoß. Translation: She stroked the cat on her lap.
Is stroke part of Pets vocabulary?
Yes, stroke can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is stroke part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, stroke can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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