A2 noun /ˈæk.tər/

Actor

Schauspieler

Meaning

a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television

Example

The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.

Der berühmte Schauspieler gewann einen Preis für seine Leistung im neuen Film.

C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

akkordeon (musikinstrument)

Meaning

a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons

Example

The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.

Der Musiker spielte eine fröhliche Melodie auf dem Akkordeon.

C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

ansammeln

Meaning

to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition

Example

Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.

Staubpartikel akkumulieren mit der Zeit, um größere Himmelskörper zu bilden.

C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

autoritär

Meaning

Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.

Example

She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.

Sie sprach in einem autoritären Ton, der den Raum zum Schweigen brachte.

C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

improvisieren

Meaning

to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise

Example

The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.

Der Komiker improvisierte einen Witz, als das Mikrofon versagte.

C1 noun /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

Meaning

A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.

Example

The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.

C2 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

Prozess der Landbildung durch Sedimentablagerung

Meaning

The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.

Example

Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.

Aggradation hilft bei der natürlichen Erweiterung von Flussufern.

B2 noun /ˈɑː.mənd/

Almond

Mandel

Meaning

edible seed of the almond tree

Example

Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.

Mandeln sind ein gesunder Snack, der reich an Eiweiß und guten Fetten ist.

B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

unterhaltsam; lustig; amüsant

Meaning

causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable

Example

The children found the clown's performance very amusing.

Die Kinder fanden die Vorstellung des Clowns sehr unterhaltsam.

C1 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

Schmerzmittel

Meaning

A drug or substance that relieves pain.

Example

She took an analgesic to ease her headache.

Sie nahm ein Schmerzmittel, um ihre Kopfschmerzen zu lindern.

A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

einverstanden sein

Meaning

to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony

Example

We all agree that the plan is excellent.

Wir sind alle einverstanden, dass der Plan ausgezeichnet ist.

B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

vorteilhaft; günstig; lukrativ

Meaning

beneficial; favorable; profitable

Example

This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.

Diese Position bietet vorteilhafte Möglichkeiten für berufliches Wachstum.

B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

Meaning

a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers

Example

The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.

Die Aloe-Vera-Pflanze blüht mit orangefarbenen oder gelben röhrenförmigen Blumen.

C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

wasserfrei

Meaning

Containing no water.

Example

The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.

Der Chemiker verwendete wasserfreies Ammoniak für das Experiment.

B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

Authentizität

Meaning

The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.

Example

The authenticity of the document was verified.

Die Authentizität des Dokuments wurde überprüft.

C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

freundlich wie ein Onkel

Meaning

kind and friendly, like an uncle

Example

He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.

Er hatte eine avunkuläre Art, die alle zum Wohlfühlen brachte.

C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

Haftung

Meaning

the process or state of sticking to something

Example

Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.

Starke Haftung ist erforderlich, damit die Fliesen an ihrem Platz bleiben.

C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

attraktiv und verführerisch; faszinierend

Meaning

attractive and tempting; fascinating

Example

The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.

Der verführerische Duft von Rosen füllte den Garten.

C2 noun /ˌeɪd də ˈkæmp/

aide-de-camp

Militärischer Offizier, der als vertraulicher Assistent eines höheren Offiziers fungiert

Meaning

A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.

Example

The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony.

Der General wurde während der Zeremonie von seinem Aide-de-Camp begleitet.

B1 adjective /ˈæk.jə.rət/

Accurate

genau; richtig;

Meaning

correct, exact, and without any mistakes

Example

The weather forecast was completely accurate.

Die Wettervorhersage war vollkommen genau.

B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

erstaunlich, überraschend, beeindruckend

Meaning

Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.

Example

The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.

Die erstaunlichen Tricks des Zauberers ließen das Publikum sprachlos.

B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

Annahmen

Meaning

Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.

Example

His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.

Seine Annahmen über das Projekt waren völlig falsch.

C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

Agronomie

Meaning

The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.

Example

Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.

Agronomie konzentriert sich auf das Bodenmanagement und die Pflanzenproduktion.

C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

analog

Meaning

Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.

Example

The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.

Das menschliche Gehirn ist analog zu einem Supercomputer.

B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

obwohl

Meaning

Although; even though.

Example

He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.

Er stimmte schließlich zu, obwohl widerwillig.

B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

neben; entlang;

Meaning

beside; next to; together with

Example

She walked alongside her friend through the park.

Sie ging zusammen mit ihrem Freund durch den Park.

C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

zugänglich

Meaning

willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions

Example

She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.

Sie war bereit, die Idee, länger zu arbeiten, zu akzeptieren.

C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

vollständig, völlig

Meaning

complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')

Example

His excuse was arrant nonsense.

Seine Entschuldigung war völliger Unsinn.

B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

Allianz

Meaning

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Example

Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.

Globale Allianzen fördern die Umweltverträglichkeit.

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

Hektar

Meaning

An area of land measured in acres.

Example

The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.

Der Bauer besitzt eine große Hektar fruchtbares Land.

C2 noun /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/

angioplasty

medizinisches Verfahren zur Öffnung von blockierten oder verengten Blutgefäßen, die Blut zum Herzen transportieren

Meaning

A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.

Example

Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.

Die Angioplastie ist jetzt sicherer mit robotischer Unterstützung.

C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

Amulett; Talisman

Meaning

an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease

Example

She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.

Sie trug ein silbernes Amulett um ihren Hals für gutes Glück.

C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

allusiv

Meaning

Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.

Example

The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.

Der Roman ist voller allusiver Passagen, die auf klassische Literatur hinweisen.

B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

Entschuldigung

Meaning

a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful

Example

He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.

Er entschuldigte sich dafür, dass er zu spät zum Meeting gekommen war.

C1 noun /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/

annexation

Annexion

Meaning

the act of adding or taking control of territory or property, especially by a state

Example

The annexation of the region led to international condemnation.

Die Annexion der Region führte zu internationaler Verurteilung.

C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

Antiquar

Meaning

A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.

Example

The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.

Der Antiquar verbrachte Jahre damit, seltene Manuskripte aus der mittelalterlichen Zeit zu sammeln.

B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

Adjektiv

Meaning

a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state

Example

The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.

Das Adjektiv gibt mehr Informationen zum Nomen.

C2 noun /ˈiːsθiːt/ or /ˈɛsθiːt/

aesthete

Ästhet

Meaning

A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.

Example

The aesthete admired the subtle details of the painting.

Der Ästhet bewunderte die feinen Details des Gemäldes.

A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

Vorteil; Nutzen

Meaning

a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit

Example

Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.

Ein Hochschulabschluss verschafft dir einen Vorteil auf dem Arbeitsmarkt.

B1 adverb /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

schrecklich

Meaning

in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant

Example

I am awfully glad to see you again.

Ich freue mich schrecklich, dich wiederzusehen.

C2 adjective /ɔːˈɡʌst/

august

erhaben

Meaning

Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.

Example

The king entered the hall with an august presence.

Der König betrat die Halle mit einer erhabenen Präsenz.

C2 verb /əˈbʌt/

abut

angrenzen

Meaning

to be next to or share a border with

Example

The park abuts the river on the north side.

Der Park grenzt auf der Nordseite an den Fluss.

C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

überfallen

Meaning

To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.

Example

The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.

Die Soldaten planten, den Feind bei Tagesanbruch zu überfallen.

C2 adjective /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

admonitory

ermahnend

Meaning

giving or conveying a warning or reprimand

Example

She gave him an admonitory glance.

Sie warf ihm einen ermahnenden Blick zu.

A1 determiner/pronoun /əˈnʌðər/

another

ein anderer

Meaning

one more person or thing of the same type

Example

Can I have another cup of tea?

Kann ich noch eine Tasse Tee haben?

A1 noun /ˈæp.əl/

Apple

Apfel

Meaning

a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and white flesh

Example

I eat an apple every day for breakfast.

Ich esse jeden Tag einen Apfel zum Frühstück.

C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈneɪtl/

antenatal

pränatal

Meaning

Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.

Example

She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.

Sie nahm regelmäßig pränatale Untersuchungen während ihrer Schwangerschaft wahr.

A2 verb /əˈtend/

attend

teilnehmen

Meaning

to be present at; to give attention to; to take care of

Example

I will attend the conference next week.

Ich werde nächste Woche an der Konferenz teilnehmen.

A2 noun /ˈæktrəs/

actress

Schauspielerin

Meaning

a female performer in plays, movies, or television

Example

The actress looked stunning on the red carpet.

Die Schauspielerin sah auf dem roten Teppich umwerfend aus.

C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

Meaning

a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement

Example

She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.

Sie ist eine Aspirantin für das höchste Stipendium der Universität.

B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

Bewunderung

Meaning

a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something

Example

She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.

Sie empfand große Bewunderung für ihren Lehrer.

B1 noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

achievement

Leistung

Meaning

Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.

Example

Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.

Der Abschluss der Universität war ihre größte Leistung.

A2 verb /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

apologize

entschuldigen

Meaning

to say sorry for something wrong you have done

Example

He apologized for being late to the meeting.

Er entschuldigte sich für seine Verspätung zum Meeting.

B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

angeblich

Meaning

used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven

Example

He was allegedly involved in the robbery.

Er war angeblich in den Raub verwickelt.

A2 verb əˈdres

address

ansprechen

Meaning

To deal with or tackle (a problem or issue); to focus attention on.

Example

The government must address the issues of student politics.

Die Regierung muss sich mit den Problemen der Studentenpolitik befassen.

B2 noun /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

Vermeidung

Meaning

the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation

Example

Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.

Die Vermeidung schwieriger Gespräche kann später größere Probleme verursachen.

C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

Gräueltaten

Meaning

Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.

Example

The atrocities shocked the international community.

Die Gräueltaten erschütterten die internationale Gemeinschaft.

B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

autobiografie

Meaning

An account of a person's life written by that person.

Example

She published an autobiography about her journey to success.

Sie veröffentlichte eine Autobiografie über ihre Reise zum Erfolg.

C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

Apogäum

Meaning

the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something

Example

The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.

Das Imperium erreichte seinen Höhepunkt im 18. Jahrhundert.

C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Schroffheit

Meaning

Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.

Example

She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.

Sie sprach mit Schroffheit, als sie unterbrochen wurde.

C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

lindern oder mildern

Meaning

To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.

Example

Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.

Meditation kann Stress lindern und die Konzentration verbessern.

C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

saugfähig

Meaning

able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs

Example

This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.

Dieses Handtuch ist sehr saugfähig und trocknet schnell.

C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

gemütlich gehen

Meaning

To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.

Example

They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.

Sie schlendern am Sonntagmorgen durch den Park.

C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

autonom

Meaning

In an independent or self-governing manner.

Example

The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.

Der Roboter kann autonom ohne menschliche Intervention arbeiten.

B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Acre

Meaning

a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)

Example

The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.

Der Bauer besitzt fünf Acres fruchtbares Land.

C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

Auseinandersetzung, Streit

Meaning

a noisy argument or quarrel

Example

There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.

Es gab eine kurze Auseinandersetzung zwischen den beiden Fahrern.

B1 noun /əˈsaɪnmənt/

assignment

Aufgabe

Meaning

a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties

Example

The students completed their homework assignment on time.

Die Studenten haben ihre Hausaufgabe pünktlich abgeschlossen.

A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

um; rundherum; ungefähr

Meaning

in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately

Example

Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.

Schau dich um und du wirst viele schöne Blumen sehen.

C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

ausstatten

Meaning

to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire

Example

The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.

Die Soldaten waren in voller Kriegsrüstung ausgerüstet.

B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

alphabetisch

Meaning

in the order of the letters of the alphabet

Example

The names are listed alphabetically in the register.

Die Namen sind alphabetisch im Register geordnet.

C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

lobend

Meaning

expressing approval or praise

Example

The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.

Der Lehrer nickte zustimmend, nachdem er den Aufsatz gelesen hatte.

B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

Analogie

Meaning

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Example

The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.

Der Lehrer verwendete die Analogie eines Baumes, um die Struktur eines Aufsatzes zu erklären.

B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

aschefarbig

Meaning

a grayish color resembling ash

Example

The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.

Das alte Gebäude hatte aschefarbene Wände, die gestrichen werden mussten.

C1 noun /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

Avantgarde

Meaning

people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time

Example

The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.

Die Avantgarde des 20. Jahrhunderts prägte die moderne Kunst neu.

C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

Schiedsrichter

Meaning

a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue

Example

The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.

Der Direktor handelte als der Schiedsrichter im Konflikt zwischen den Schülern.

C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

Altruist

Meaning

a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Example

He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.

Er ist ein Altruist, der immer die Bedürfnisse der anderen vor seine eigenen stellt.

C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

vergrößern

Meaning

To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.

Example

The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.

Der Politiker versuchte, sich durch übertriebene Behauptungen zu vergrößern.

C1 noun /ˈæbdəmən/

abdomen

Bauch

Meaning

The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.

Example

He complained of pain in his abdomen.

Er klagte über Schmerzen in seinem Bauch.

C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

Wasserleitung

Meaning

a structure built to carry water over long distances

Example

The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.

Die Römer bauten Wasserleitungen, um Wasser in ihre Städte zu liefern.

B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

atomar

Meaning

relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small

Example

The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.

Die atomare Struktur von Wasserstoff ist die einfachste.

A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

Ton

Meaning

sound, especially when recorded or transmitted

Example

The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.

Die Audioqualität des Podcasts war ausgezeichnet.

B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

antik

Meaning

belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical

Example

We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.

Wir besuchten die antiken Ruinen des Römischen Reiches.

A2 noun/verb /əˈmaʊnt/

amount

Betrag

Meaning

a quantity of something, typically the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent

Example

The total amount of money is not enough.

Der Gesamtbetrag an Geld reicht nicht aus.

C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

winklig

Meaning

having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles

Example

The building has an angular design with sharp corners.

Das Gebäude hat ein angulares Design mit scharfen Ecken.

C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

apostel, verteidiger

Meaning

A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.

Example

He became an apostle of environmental protection.

Er wurde ein Apostel des Umweltschutzes.

C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

rötlich-braun

Meaning

reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair

Example

She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.

Sie hat lange rötlich-braune Haare, die im Sonnenlicht glänzen.

B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

Zuteilung

Meaning

The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.

Example

Budget allocation for education must be increased.

Die Budgetzuteilung für Bildung muss erhöht werden.

C1 adjective /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/

abiding

beständig

Meaning

lasting for a long time; enduring

Example

She had an abiding love for her hometown.

Sie hatte eine beständige Liebe zu ihrer Heimatstadt.

C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

informieren

Meaning

to inform or notify someone

Example

The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.

Der Manager wird das Personal über die neuen Richtlinien informieren.

B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Amphibien

Meaning

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.

Example

A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.

Frösche sind typische Amphibien, die sowohl im Wasser als auch an Land leben.

C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

Rückstand

Meaning

A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.

Example

He was sued for an arrear of rent.

Er wurde wegen eines Mietrückstandes verklagt.

C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

quer, im Gegensatz

Meaning

Across or in opposition to something.

Example

A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.

Ein umgefallener Baum lag quer auf der Straße und blockierte den Verkehr.

B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

Analyst

Meaning

a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions

Example

The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.

Der Finanzanalyst sagte einen Anstieg des Aktienmarktes voraus.

C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

apolitisch

Meaning

not interested in or not connected with politics

Example

She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.

Sie zieht es vor, apolitisch zu bleiben und sich auf ihre Arbeit zu konzentrieren.

C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

Kriegsschiff-Flotte

Meaning

A large fleet of warships.

Example

The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.

Die Spanische Armada segelte 1588 gegen England.

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

Gipfel, Spitze, Höchstpunkt

Meaning

The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.

Example

He reached the apex of his career.

Er erreichte den Gipfel seiner Karriere.

C2 noun /ˈeə.rəm/

Arum

arum

Meaning

a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro

Example

Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking.

Arum-Blätter werden häufig in der indischen Küche zum Kochen verwendet.

C2 noun /əˈkwɪtəns/

acquittance

Quittung

Meaning

a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt

Example

He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan.

Er verlangte eine Quittung, nachdem er das Darlehen bezahlt hatte.

C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

Notizen oder Kommentare hinzufügen

Meaning

to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification

Example

The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.

Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, das Gedicht mit ihren Interpretationen zu annotieren.

B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

Änderung

Meaning

A minor change in a document.

Example

The amendment was not supported.

Die Änderung wurde nicht unterstützt.

B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

Meaning

Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.

Example

The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.

Das Auto kam mitten auf der Straße abrupt zum Stillstand.

C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

Zubehör / Ergänzungsteil

Meaning

an accessory or supplementary part of something

Example

The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.

Die Garage ist ein Zubehör des Hauptgebäudes.

A1 noun /ænt/

aunt

Tante

Meaning

the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle

Example

My aunt always gives me gifts on my birthday.

Meine Tante schenkt mir immer Geschenke zu meinem Geburtstag.

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

Anerkennung

Meaning

the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something

Example

He received an acknowledgment of his application.

Er erhielt eine Anerkennung für seine Bewerbung.

B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

folglich; dementsprechend; gemäß den Umständen

Meaning

in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently

Example

The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.

Das Wetter war schlecht, daher wurde die Veranstaltung dementsprechend abgesagt.

B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

application

Antrag / Anwendung / Software

Meaning

a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program

Example

She submitted her application for the scholarship.

Sie hat ihren Antrag für das Stipendium eingereicht.

C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

Anarchie

Meaning

a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority

Example

The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.

Der Zusammenbruch des Regimes führte zu Anarchie auf den Straßen.

C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

Höhepunkt

Meaning

the highest point of achievement or excellence

Example

Winning the award was the acme of his career.

Der Gewinn des Preises war der Höhepunkt seiner Karriere.

B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

sauer

Meaning

containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone

Example

The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.

Die Zitrone schmeckt sauer.

C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

essigartig

Meaning

relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell

Example

The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.

Der essigartige Geruch von Essig erfüllte die Küche.

C1 noun /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

alliteration

Alliteration

Meaning

the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession

Example

She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality.

Sie verwendete Alliteration in ihrem Gedicht, um Musikalität hinzuzufügen.

A2 adjective /ˈæfrɪkən/

african

afrikanisch

Meaning

relating to Africa or its people

Example

She studied African culture in university.

Sie studierte die afrikanische Kultur an der Universität.

B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

akademisch

Meaning

related to education, learning, or scholarly activities

Example

She has an outstanding academic record.

Sie hat einen herausragenden akademischen Rekord.

C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

Tierchen

Meaning

A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.

Example

The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.

Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete ein Tierchen, das unter dem Mikroskop bewegte.

C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

kurzes, prägnantes und lehrreiches Sprichwort oder Maxime

Meaning

A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.

Example

She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.

Sie hatte immer ein humorvolles Apophthengem zu teilen bei Besprechungen.

C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

ästhetisch

Meaning

in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal

Example

The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.

Das Gebäude ist ästhetisch ansprechend trotz seines einfachen Designs.

C2 noun əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən

attenuation

Abschwächung, Reduzierung, Abschwächung

Meaning

The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.

Example

The attenuation of sound waves affects communication.

Die Abschwächung von Schallwellen beeinflusst die Kommunikation.

C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

Meaning

A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.

Example

The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.

Der Kriminelle war unter dem Alias 'Schatten' bekannt.

A1 article /æn/

an

ein/eine

Meaning

used before a noun to refer to a non-specific item that begins with a vowel sound

Example

She ate an apple for breakfast.

Sie aß zum Frühstück einen Apfel.

B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

erreichen

Meaning

to achieve or complete successfully

Example

She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.

Sie hat es geschafft, alle ihre Ziele für das Jahr zu erreichen.

A1 determiner, pronoun, adverb /ɔːl/

all

alles

Meaning

the whole quantity or extent of something; every one of something

Example

She spent all her money on books.

Sie gab ihr ganzes Geld für Bücher aus.