No. 14,081 in German
gepokert
"Gepokert" means "gambled" or "taken a risk," often in a strategic sense.
In a sentence
Er hat hoch gepokert und alles verloren.
He gambled high and lost everything.
Here, 'gepokert' is used in the context of taking a risk or engaging in a gamble, which metaphorically refers to someone making a high-stakes decision.
Beim Geschäftsgespräch wurde clever gepokert.
Clever strategies were employed during the business meeting.
The term 'gepokert' is used to describe strategic thinking or maneuvering, akin to the tactics employed in poker.
Sie hat mit ihrem Wissen gepokert und beeindruckt.
She gambled with her knowledge and impressed everyone.
In this context, 'gepokert' indicates the action of taking calculated risks based on one's capabilities or knowledge.
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