stroke in Afrikaans
stroke in Afrikaans is streel — stroke means a sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.
stroke in Afrikaans
streel
to move one’s hand or an object along (a surface) in one direction, touching it lightly
What does "stroke" mean?
-
noun A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.
"He suffered a stroke in his early sixties but made a strong recovery."
-
noun A single movement of a tool, brush, oar, or limb, or the mark it leaves.
"She finished the painting with a few final brush strokes."
-
noun A stretch of good luck or a single impressive achievement.
"Winning the contract was a real stroke of luck."
-
verb To move a hand or object gently across a surface.
"She stroked the cat's fur as it curled up beside her."
stroke in a sentence
- He suffered a stroke in his early sixties but made a strong recovery.
- She finished the painting with a few final brush strokes.
- His powerful swimming strokes carried him ahead of the field.
- Winning the contract was a real stroke of luck.
Common Afrikaans translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "stroke" in Afrikaans?
"stroke" in Afrikaans is streel. stroke means: A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.
How do you use "stroke" in a sentence?
Example: "He suffered a stroke in his early sixties but made a strong recovery." In Afrikaans, "stroke" is streel.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.