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 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

aufmerksam

Meaning

in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner

Example

She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.

Sie hörte aufmerksam auf jedes Geräusch im dunklen Wald.

C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

entfremden

Meaning

To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.

Example

His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.

Sein unhöfliches Verhalten entfremdete viele seiner Freunde.

B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

festnehmen

Meaning

to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly

Example

The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.

Die Polizei wird den Verdächtigen morgen festnehmen.

C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

abysmal / entsetzlich

Meaning

extremely bad or appalling

Example

The team's performance was abysmal.

Die Leistung des Teams war abysmal.

C2 noun /ˈɛəri/

aerie

Adlerhorst

Meaning

A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.

Example

The eagle built its aerie on the high cliff.

Der Adler baute sein Nest auf der hohen Klippe

C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

Verfälschung

Meaning

a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength

Example

The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.

Das Labor fand einen Verfälschung in den Milchproben.

B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

angrenzend

Meaning

পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;

Example

The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.

Das Hotel ist angrenzend an das Einkaufszentrum.

A1 noun /ˈɛər.pɔːrt/

airport

Flughafen

Meaning

A place where airplanes take off and land, with buildings for passengers and cargo.

Example

We arrived at the airport two hours before the flight.

Wir kamen zwei Stunden vor dem Flug am Flughafen an.

C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

verkürzen

Meaning

to shorten a text without losing its meaning

Example

The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.

Der Herausgeber entschied sich, den langen Roman für junge Leser zu kürzen.

C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

Abweichung, Anomalie, Fehlschlag

Meaning

A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.

Example

The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.

Der Wissenschaftler wies die Daten als eine Abweichung ab.

C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

Feindseligkeit / Zweck

Meaning

A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.

Example

His speech was driven by animus against the policy.

Seine Rede wurde von Feindseligkeit gegenüber der Politik getrieben.

C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

unrechtmäßig beanspruchen

Meaning

To claim or take something without justification.

Example

The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.

Der Diktator beanspruchte unrechtmäßig alle Macht für sich.

B1 verb /əˈmjuːz/

amuse

unterhalten

Meaning

to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly

Example

The clown amused the children at the party.

Der Clown unterhielt die Kinder auf der Party.

C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

anklagend

Meaning

Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.

Example

He gave her an accusatory glance.

Er warf ihr einen anklagenden Blick zu.

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.

B2 noun /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

Annehmlichkeiten

Meaning

useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience

Example

The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.

Das Hotel bietet moderne Annehmlichkeiten wie kostenloses WLAN und einen Pool.

B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

alarmierend

Meaning

Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.

Example

The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.

Die Arbeitslosenquote unter Jugendlichen ist alarmierend.

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.

B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

Bewerber

Meaning

a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position

Example

The applicant was interviewed for the position.

Der Bewerber wurde für die Position interviewt.

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.

C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

akut

Meaning

in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness

Example

She was acutely aware of the risks involved.

Sie war sich der Risiken akut bewusst.

C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

besänftigen / zufriedenstellen

Meaning

to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands

Example

The manager tried to appease the angry customer.

Der Manager versuchte, den wütenden Kunden zu besänftigen.

C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

aufsteigende Neigung

Meaning

An upward slope or incline on the ground.

Example

The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.

Die Wanderer kämpften, als sie die steile aufsteigende Neigung erklommen.

C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

vorangehen

Meaning

to come before in time or order

Example

A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.

Eine kurze Einführung geht normalerweise dem Haupttext voraus.

B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

ungefähr

Meaning

close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly

Example

The cost is approximate and may change later.

Die Kosten sind ungefähr und können sich später ändern.

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 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

überschwemmt

Meaning

covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities

Example

The market was awash with cheap imported goods.

Der Markt war überschwemmt mit billigen importierten Waren.

B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

begleiten

Meaning

to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort

Example

She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.

Sie bat ihre Freundin, sie zum Konzert zu begleiten.

C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

abrogieren

Meaning

To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.

Example

The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.

Die Regierung entschied sich, den veralteten Vertrag abzuschaffen.

C2 noun /ˈɑːrtləsnəs/

artlessness

Einfachheit, Natürlichkeit

Meaning

The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.

Example

Her artlessness made her beloved by all.

Ihre Artlosigkeit machte sie bei allen beliebt.

B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

Aktivismus

Meaning

The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

Example

Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.

Ihr Umweltaktivismus inspirierte viele junge Menschen zum Handeln.

A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

verfügbar

Meaning

Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.

Example

The product is now available in all stores.

Das Produkt ist jetzt in allen Geschäften verfügbar.

B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

Architekt

Meaning

a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction

Example

The architect designed a modern office building.

Der Architekt entwarf ein modernes Bürogebäude.

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 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

abschaffen

Meaning

to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely

Example

The government decided to abolish the old tax system.

Die Regierung entschied sich, das alte Steuersystem abzuschaffen.

A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

Durchschnitt

Meaning

A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.

Example

The average score reflects overall performance.

Die Durchschnittspunktzahl spiegelt die Gesamtleistung wider.

C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

ausdruck

Meaning

The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.

Example

His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.

Seine Artikulation während der Debatte beeindruckte alle.

C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

Armlast

Meaning

As much as can be carried in one or both arms.

Example

She carried an armful of books into the library.

Sie trug einen Armlast Bücher in die Bibliothek.

B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

Anpassungsfähigkeit

Meaning

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

Example

Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.

Anpassungsfähigkeit an sich verändernde Umgebungen ist im Geschäftsleben entscheidend.

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

Handwerker

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.

Der Handwerker schuf eine wunderschöne Holzskulptur.

C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

antisklaverei

Meaning

Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.

Example

The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.

Die antisklaverei Bewegung gewann im 19. Jahrhundert an Fahrt.

C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

abweisend

Meaning

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

Example

He remained aloof during the entire discussion.

Er blieb während der gesamten Diskussion abweisend.

C2 verb /ˈæpɪtaɪz/

appetize

Appetit anregen

Meaning

to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested

Example

The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner.

Der Duft von frischem Brot wird den Appetit der Gäste anregen.

A2 verb /əˈplaɪ/

apply

bewerben / anwenden

Meaning

to make a formal request for something; to put into practice

Example

He decided to apply for the scholarship.

Er entschied sich, sich um das Stipendium zu bewerben.

C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

sich enthalten

Meaning

To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.

Example

People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.

Menschen enthalten sich oft digitaler Geräte, um ihre Konzentration zu verbessern.

C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

Albino (person oder Tier ohne Pigmentierung)

Meaning

A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.

Example

The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.

Das Albino-Kaninchen hatte weißes Fell und rosafarbene Augen.

C2 noun /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/

aerostatics

Aerostatik

Meaning

The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.

Example

Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float.

Aerostatik ist entscheidend für das Verständnis, wie Ballons schwimmen.

B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

Genauigkeit; Präzision

Meaning

the quality of being correct or precise; exactness

Example

The accuracy of the measurements is very important.

Die Genauigkeit der Messungen ist sehr wichtig.

B1 adjective /ˈæktʃuəl/

actual

tatsächlich

Meaning

real and existing, not just imagined or supposed

Example

The actual cost was higher than expected.

Die tatsächlichen Kosten waren höher als erwartet.

B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

Appell; Antrag; Anziehungskraft

Meaning

a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting

Example

The charity made an appeal for donations.

Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation machte einen Appell für Spenden.

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.

A2 verb /əˈfɔːrd/

afford

sich leisten

Meaning

to have enough money to buy; to be able to spare

Example

I can't afford a new car right now.

Ich kann mir jetzt kein neues Auto leisten.

C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

Qual

Meaning

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Example

She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.

Sie war in tiefer Qual, nachdem sie die tragische Nachricht gehört hatte.

A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

nach

Meaning

in the time following an event or another action

Example

We went for ice cream after the movie.

Wir gingen nach dem Film Eis essen.

B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

befolgen

Meaning

to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell

Example

I will abide by the rules of the company.

Ich werde den Regeln des Unternehmens folgen.

B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

ausrichten / in eine gerade Linie bringen

Meaning

To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.

Example

The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.

Der Manager bat das Team, ihre Ziele mit der Mission des Unternehmens in Einklang zu bringen.

C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

Aurora

Meaning

A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.

Example

We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.

Wir reisten nach Norwegen, um die nördliche Aurora zu sehen.

B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

gewöhnen

Meaning

to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use

Example

It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.

Es dauerte eine Weile, bis er sich an die neue Umgebung gewöhnte.

C2 noun /əˈdjuː/

adieu

Adieu

Meaning

A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.

Example

She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France.

Sie verabschiedete sich von ihren Freunden und sagte Adieu, bevor sie nach Frankreich abreiste.

C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

hilfsbereit

Meaning

(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support

Example

The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.

Das Krankenhaus hat einen Hilfsstromgenerator für Notfälle.

B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

Wertsteigerung

Meaning

An increase in the value of an asset over time.

Example

Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.

Immobilienwerte erfahren oft eine Wertsteigerung im Laufe der Zeit.

B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

wecken

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware

Example

The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.

Der laute Lärm weckte die ganze Nachbarschaft.

C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

Annalist

Meaning

A person who writes annals or records events year by year.

Example

The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.

Der Annalist dokumentierte sorgfältig die Ereignisse der Herrschaft des Königs.

C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

Treue

Meaning

Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.

Example

Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.

Soldaten leisten einen Treueeid auf ihr Land.

A2 verb /eɪm/

aim

zielen

Meaning

to direct a weapon, object, or effort at a target; to intend or plan

Example

He aimed the ball at the goal.

Er zielte den Ball auf das Tor.

B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

Abschaffung

Meaning

the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution

Example

The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.

Die Abschaffung der Sklaverei war ein wichtiger Meilenstein in der Geschichte der Menschenrechte.

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.

B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

Beschwerde

Meaning

An illness, typically a minor one.

Example

He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.

Er ging zum Arzt wegen einer leichten Magenbeschwerde.

C2 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

scharf und unangenehm

Meaning

having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste

Example

The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.

Der scharfe Rauch vom Feuer ließ alle husten.

B2 verb /ˈænəlaɪz/

analyze

analysieren

Meaning

to examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions

Example

Scientists analyze data to discover new patterns.

Wissenschaftler analysieren Daten, um neue Muster zu entdecken.

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.

B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

Angelegenheit; Ereignis;

Meaning

an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with

Example

The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.

Die Hochzeit war eine große Angelegenheit mit Hunderten von Gästen.

C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

Imkerei

Meaning

A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.

Example

The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.

Der Bauer baute einen neuen Imkerei, um Bio-Honig zu produzieren.

C2 noun /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

Aphasie

Meaning

a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language

Example

After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.

Nach dem Schlaganfall wurde bei ihr eine Aphasie diagnostiziert.

C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

mit offenem Mund

Meaning

With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.

Example

She stood agape at the breathtaking view.

Sie stand mit offenem Mund vor dem atemberaubenden Ausblick.

C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

Säuregehalt

Meaning

the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance

Example

The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.

Der Säuregehalt des Bodens beeinflusst das Pflanzenwachstum.

B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

Verantwortlichkeit

Meaning

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

Example

Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.

Verantwortlichkeit ist entscheidend, um Vertrauen in jedes System aufrechtzuerhalten.

B1 adjective /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

artistic

künstlerisch

Meaning

having or revealing natural creative skill

Example

She has an artistic sense of design.

Sie hat ein künstlerisches Gespür für Design.

C2 adjective /əˈbɪs.əl/

abyssal

abgrundtief

Meaning

Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.

Example

Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions.

Abysmale Kreaturen überleben unter extremem Druck.

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 /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

zusätzlich

Meaning

providing necessary support to the main system or organization

Example

The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.

Das Unternehmen bietet ergänzende Dienstleistungen für die Gesundheitsbranche an.

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.

B2 noun əˈkɔːrd

accord

abkommen

Meaning

An official agreement or treaty.

Example

The accord emphasized gradual progress.

Das Abkommen betonte den schrittweisen Fortschritt.

C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

ermorden

Meaning

To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.

Example

The rebels planned to assassinate the king.

Die Rebellen planten, den König zu ermorden.

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.

B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

anonym; ohne Namen

Meaning

having an unknown name or identity; nameless

Example

The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.

Der Autor veröffentlichte das Buch unter einem anonymen Pseudonym.

C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

angreifen

Meaning

to attack violently, either physically or with words

Example

The politician was assailed with difficult questions.

Der Politiker wurde mit schwierigen Fragen angegriffen.

B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

annehmen

Meaning

to think that something is true without proof

Example

I assume he will be late to the meeting.

Ich nehme an, dass er zu spät zur Besprechung kommen wird.

A2 noun /əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Addition

Addition; der Prozess des Hinzufügens

Meaning

the process of adding numbers; something that is added

Example

The addition of a new room made the house more spacious.

Die Addition eines neuen Raums machte das Haus geräumiger.

B1 noun /ˈeər fɔːrs/

Air force

Luftwaffe

Meaning

the military organization of a country that uses aircraft for fighting

Example

The air force conducted a training exercise over the mountains.

Die Luftwaffe führte eine Trainingsübung über den Bergen durch.

A2 verb /ˈædvərˌtaɪz/

advertise

werben

Meaning

to promote or publicize a product or service

Example

They advertise their products on television.

Sie werben im Fernsehen für ihre Produkte.

B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

durchsetzungsfähig; selbstbewusst

Meaning

confident and forceful; having a strong personality

Example

She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.

Sie ist sehr assertiv, wenn sie in Besprechungen spricht.

B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

Widrigkeit

Meaning

Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Example

He remained strong in the face of adversity.

Er blieb stark angesichts der Widrigkeit.

B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

Annahme

Meaning

a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition

Example

His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.

Seine Annahme über das Wetter stellte sich als falsch heraus.

C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

loben

Meaning

to praise enthusiastically and publicly

Example

The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.

Das Publikum pries den Schauspieler für seine herausragende Leistung.

B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

wohlhabend

Meaning

having a great deal of money; wealthy

Example

She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.

Sie wuchs in einem wohlhabenden Viertel auf.

C1 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

wahrnehmbar; signifikant; beträchtlich in Menge

Meaning

noticeable; significant; considerable in amount

Example

There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.

Es gab eine spürbare Verbesserung seiner Testergebnisse.

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 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

absolvieren

Meaning

to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon

Example

The priest absolved him of his sins.

Der Priester hat ihn von seinen Sünden befreit.

C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

Almosen

Meaning

Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.

Example

The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.

Der Mönch verteilte Almosen an die bedürftigen Dorfbewohner.

A1 preposition /æt/

at

an

Meaning

used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction

Example

She arrived at the airport on time.

Sie kam pünktlich am Flughafen an.

B1 noun ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)

architecture

Architektur

Meaning

The art or science of designing and constructing buildings.

Example

Ancient architecture is fascinating.

Die antike Architektur ist faszinierend.

B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

applaus

Meaning

the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment

Example

The actor received loud applause after his performance.

Der Schauspieler erhielt nach seiner Aufführung einen lauten Applaus.

B1 adjective ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl

artificial

künstlich

Meaning

Made by humans; not occurring naturally

Example

Artificial systems are transforming industries.

Künstliche Systeme transformieren Industrien.

C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

Alkali

Meaning

a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids

Example

Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.

Seife enthält Alkali, das hilft, Fett zu entfernen.

A2 noun /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Activity

Aktivität; Handlung; Aufgabe

Meaning

something that you do for interest or pleasure, or in order to achieve a particular aim

Example

Physical activity is important for good health.

Körperliche Aktivität ist wichtig für die Gesundheit.

B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

ändern

Meaning

to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify

Example

They amended the contract to include new terms.

Sie änderten den Vertrag, um neue Bedingungen hinzuzufügen.

B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

authentisch

Meaning

in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin

Example

She speaks authentically about her experiences.

Sie spricht authentisch über ihre Erfahrungen.

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 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.

C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

ziellos; ohne Ziel

Meaning

without purpose or direction; lacking a goal

Example

He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.

Er wanderte ziellos durch die Stadt.

B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Avocado

Meaning

a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets

Example

Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.

Avocado ist reich an gesunden Fetten und beliebt in Salaten und auf Toast.

A1 noun /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

afternoon

Nachmittag

Meaning

The part of the day between noon and evening.

Example

We met in the afternoon for coffee.

Wir trafen uns am Nachmittag auf einen Kaffee.

C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Ansammlung

Meaning

The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.

Example

The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.

Die Ansammlung von Staub beeinträchtigt die Effizienz von Haushaltsgeräten.