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A2 noun /ədˈvaɪs/

advice

Rat
Meaning
Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.
Example
Experts provide advice for better air quality.
Experten geben Ratschläge zur Verbesserung der Luftqualität.
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

schleichen
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
Er versuchte, sich heimlich ins Haus zu schleichen, ohne jemanden zu wecken.
C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

jemand, der vor Krankheit schummelt
Meaning
a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work
Example
The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.
Der Manager verdächtigte, dass John ein Malingerer war.
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

Skelett
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
Der Lehrer zeigte den Schülern ein menschliches Skelett im Biologieunterricht.
A2 noun /ˌen.təˈteɪn.mənt/

Entertainment

unterhaltung
Meaning
the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment
Example
The concert provided excellent entertainment for the entire family.
Das Konzert bot hervorragende Unterhaltung für die ganze Familie.
C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

profaniert, respektlos
Meaning
showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar
Example
His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.
Seine Witze wurden als zu profan für die Zeremonie angesehen.
B2 noun /fɔːrt/

Fort

Burg
Meaning
a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live and defend
Example
The ancient fort stood on top of the hill for centuries.
Das alte Fort stand jahrhundertelang auf dem Hügel.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldər/

alder

Erlenbaum
Meaning
A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.
Example
The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.
Die Erlenbäume wuchsen dicht am Ufer des Flusses.
C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

gebäude
Meaning
A large, impressive building or structure.
Example
The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.
Das Museum ist ein beeindruckendes Gebäude im Stadtzentrum.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

Diskurs, Rede
Meaning
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Example
The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.
Der Professor hielt einen Vortrag über antike Philosophie.
C2 noun /ˈfʊl.krəm/

fulcrum

Drehpunkt
Meaning
The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.
Example
The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school.
Der Lehrer wurde der Drehpunkt des Wandels in der Schule.
C1 verb /ʌnˈrævəl/

unravel

entwirren
Meaning
To undo twisted or knitted threads; to solve or explain something complicated.
Example
The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery.
Der Detektiv arbeitete hart, um das Geheimnis zu entwirren.
B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

Raubtier
Meaning
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.
Example
Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.
Löwen sind mächtige Raubtiere in der Savanne.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈtu/

Thereto

damit;
Meaning
to that; in addition to that
Example
The house and the garden attached thereto were sold.
Das Haus und der daran angrenzende Garten wurden verkauft.
B2 noun /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/

nostalgia

Nostalgie
Meaning
A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
Example
Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.
Das Hören alter Lieder erfüllt mich mit Nostalgie.
C2 adjective /ˈɒpjʊlənt/

opulent

opulent
Meaning
Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish.
Example
They hosted an opulent wedding with gold decorations.
Sie veranstalteten eine opulente Hochzeit mit goldenen Dekorationen.
B1 adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Ambitious

ehrgeizig
Meaning
having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring
Example
She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.
Sie ist ehrgeizig und arbeitet hart, um ihre Ziele zu erreichen.
C1 adjective /læks/

lax

nachlässig, locker
Meaning
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
Example
The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.
Die Sicherheit am Flughafen war überraschend lax.
C1 noun /ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

dysentery

Darmkrankheit (Durchfall mit Blut und Schleim)
Meaning
An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
Example
Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.
Viele Soldaten litten während des Krieges an Dysenterie.
C1 adjective /ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

docile

fügsam
Meaning
easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive
Example
The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks.
Der fügsame Welpe lernte schnell neue Tricks.
B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

Übernahme
Meaning
The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.
Example
The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.
Die Adoption von Elektrofahrzeugen nimmt weltweit zu.
A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

Fähigkeiten
Meaning
The ability to do something well; expertise.
Example
Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.
Neue Fähigkeiten zu erlernen kann persönliches und berufliches Wachstum fördern.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

Bürgermeister
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
Der Bürgermeister kündigte eine neue Politik zur Verbesserung des öffentlichen Verkehrs an.
B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

Mannschaft
Meaning
a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
Example
The football squad trained hard before the championship match.
Das Fußballteam trainierte hart vor dem Meisterschaftsspiel.
B1 noun /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

burning

verbrennen
Meaning
The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.
Example
Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.
Müll verbrennen verstärkt die Luftverschmutzung.
B2 noun /ˈpɪs.təl/

Pistol

pistole
Meaning
a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand
Example
The officer drew his pistol from the holster.
Der Offizier zog seine Pistole aus dem Holster.
C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

Vorrzimmer
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
Die Gäste warteten im Vorrzimmer, bevor sie hineingerufen wurden.
C1 noun /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

vertical farming

vertikale Landwirtschaft
Meaning
The practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often incorporating controlled-environment agriculture.
Example
Vertical farming ensures maximum space utilization in urban areas.
Vertikale Landwirtschaft gewährleistet eine maximale Raumnutzung in städtischen Gebieten.
B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

dennoch
Meaning
in spite of that; however
Example
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
Er war müde; dennoch arbeitete er weiter.
C1 noun /mɔːˈtæləti/

mortality

Sterblichkeit
Meaning
the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population
Example
Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly.
Fortschritte in der Medizin haben die Kindersterblichkeit erheblich reduziert.
B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

ausgestorben
Meaning
No longer in existence; having died out completely.
Example
Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.
Einige Arten werden aufgrund der Überfischung aussterben.
C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

Sanktion / Genehmigung
Meaning
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule
Example
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.
Die Regierung verhängte Sanktionen gegen das Land.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtæs.tər/

poetaster

ein schlechter oder unbedeutender Dichter
Meaning
an inferior or trivial poet
Example
He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.
Er wurde von den Literaturkritikern als Poetaster verspottet.
C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

materialisieren
Meaning
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
Example
The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.
Die Gelegenheit, auf die er gewartet hatte, hat sich endlich materialisiert.
C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

bitten
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
Er bat den Richter um Gnade.
B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

Schadstoffe
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
Schadstoffe tragen zur Umweltzerstörung bei.
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

Medium
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
Fernsehen ist ein mächtiges Medium zur Verbreitung von Informationen.
B2 verb /siːz/

seize

beschlagnahmen
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
Die Polizei konnte die gestohlenen Waren beschlagnahmen.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

peripatetic

Nomade
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.
Example
He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.
Er führte ein nomadisches Leben als reisender Lehrer.
C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

Kalibrieren
Meaning
To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.
Example
The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.
Der Techniker kalibriert die Maschine, bevor das Experiment beginnt.
B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

bestehen
Meaning
to demand firmly; to state persistently
Example
He insisted on paying the bill.
Er bestand darauf, die Rechnung zu bezahlen.
C2 noun /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

panegyric

Lobeshymne, Panegyrik
Meaning
a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something
Example
The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers.
Der Autor schrieb eine Panegyrik über den Mut der Soldaten.
A2 noun /ˈpjuːpəl/

pupil

Schüler; Pupille
Meaning
a student, especially a young one; the central opening of the eye that lets in light
Example
The pupil listened carefully to the teacher during class.
Der Schüler hörte dem Lehrer aufmerksam zu.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

beneidenswert
Meaning
causing envy; desirable
Example
Her success was enviable among her peers.
Ihr Erfolg war unter ihren Kollegen beneidenswert.
C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

Generalstaatsanwalt
Meaning
The chief legal officer of a state or country.
Example
The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.
Der Generalstaatsanwalt kündigte neue Reformen zur Stärkung der Justiz an.
B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

allmählich nachlassen
Meaning
to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away
Example
The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.
Die Aufregung des Events begann nach ein paar Stunden zu verblassen.
B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

mehrdeutig
Meaning
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.
Example
His statement was too ambiguous to understand.
Seine Aussage war zu mehrdeutig, um sie zu verstehen.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪtɪd/

unstated

nicht ausgesagt
Meaning
not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid
Example
The contract included several unstated expectations.
Der Vertrag beinhaltete mehrere nicht ausgesprochene Erwartungen.
A2 adjective /kəˈriːən/

korean

koreanisch
Meaning
relating to Korea, its people, language, or culture
Example
We went to a Korean restaurant for dinner.
Wir gingen in ein koreanisches Restaurant zum Abendessen.
B1 noun /ˈtɛkstbʊk/

textbook

Lehrbuch
Meaning
a book used for studying a subject in school or college
Example
She bought a new biology textbook for her class.
Sie kaufte ein neues Biologiebuch für ihren Kurs.
B1 noun /ˈwɪtnəs/

Witness

Zeuge
Meaning
a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law
Example
The witness testified in court yesterday.
Der Zeuge sagte gestern vor Gericht aus.
C2 verb ɪɡˈzɔːrt

exhort

auffordern
Meaning
To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.
Example
The teacher exhorted students to work hard for exams.
Der Lehrer forderte die Schüler auf, sich für die Prüfungen anzustrengen.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

hypotenuse

Hypotenuse
Meaning
the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.
Example
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.
In einem rechtwinkligen Dreieck ist die Hypotenuse immer länger als die beiden anderen Seiten.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

Strickpullover
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
Er trug einen warmen Strickpullover während des kalten Winterabends.
C2 noun /ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

decasyllable

zehnsilber
Meaning
A line of verse with ten syllables.
Example
The poet often wrote in decasyllable form.
Der Dichter schrieb oft in Zehnsilber-Form.
B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

bewundern
Meaning
To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.
Example
I really admire her dedication to education.
Ich bewundere wirklich ihre Hingabe an die Bildung.
C1 verb /ˈdæŋɡəl/

dangle

hängen
Meaning
to hang loosely or swing freely
Example
The keys dangled from his belt.
Die Schlüssel hingen von seinem Gürtel.
C2 noun /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/

cryptogram

geheimer Code
Meaning
a text written in code or cipher
Example
The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter.
Der Detektiv löste das im Brief versteckte Kryptogramm.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrəˈtɔːri.oʊ/

oratorio

religiöse Musikkomposition
Meaning
A large-scale musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, usually on a sacred theme, performed without costumes or scenery.
Example
Handel's 'Messiah' is one of the most famous oratorios ever written.
Handels 'Messias' ist eines der bekanntesten Oratorien, die je geschrieben wurden.
B2 verb /ɪnˈherɪt/

inherit

erben
Meaning
to receive money, property, or characteristics from someone when they die; to acquire from predecessors
Example
She inherited her grandmother's house.
Sie hat das Haus ihrer Großmutter geerbt.
B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

Zögern; Zweifel
Meaning
the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act
Example
After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.
Nach einem Moment des Zögerns entschied sie sich, das herausfordernde Jobangebot der Firma anzunehmen.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪt.ləs/

Witless

dumm; töricht; unklug
Meaning
lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish
Example
His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.
Seine dummen Bemerkungen während des Treffens haben alle Anwesenden verlegen gemacht.
C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

herumstehen, ziellos bleiben
Meaning
To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.
Example
The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.
Den Jugendlichen wurde gesagt, sie sollten nicht vor dem Laden herumlaufen.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ/

encroach

Glück
Meaning
to gradually take over or intrude on someone’s rights, territory, or space
Example
The buildings began to encroach on the protected forest land.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

konsolidieren
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, seine Marktposition zu konsolidieren.
C1 verb /ˌɪntəˈsɛkt/

intersect

schneiden
Meaning
to cross or pass through each other
Example
The two roads intersect at the city center.
Die zwei Straßen schneiden sich im Stadtzentrum.
B2 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

verringern
Meaning
to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value
Example
Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.
Mit der Zeit begann sein Einfluss im Unternehmen zu schwinden.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

inflexible

unflexibel
Meaning
Not able to bend or change; unwilling to change ideas or behavior.
Example
His inflexible attitude made negotiations difficult.
Seine unflexible Haltung erschwerte die Verhandlungen.
C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

veraltet; aus der Mode
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
Einige Trends aus dem letzten Jahrzehnt erscheinen jetzt völlig veraltet.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnləs/

Sinless

sündlos; unschuldig; rein
Meaning
free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault
Example
The innocent child appeared sinless in her pure white dress.
Das unschuldige Kind erschien sündlos in ihrem reinen weißen Kleid.
B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/

Papaya

Papaya
Meaning
a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds
Example
Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.
Papaya ist reich an Vitaminen und sehr gut für die Gesundheit.
A1 noun /dres/

Dress

Kleid
Meaning
a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs
Example
She wore a beautiful blue dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes blaues Kleid auf der Party.
C1 adverb /ˈpiːs.miːl/

Piecemeal

stückweise; in Teilen
Meaning
done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic
Example
The renovation was done piecemeal over several years due to budget constraints.
Die Renovierung wurde über mehrere Jahre hinweg Stück für Stück aufgrund von Budgetbeschränkungen durchgeführt.
A2 noun /tʃɜːrtʃ/

church

Kirche
Meaning
a building used for public Christian worship
Example
The old church in the village was built in the 18th century.
Die alte Kirche im Dorf wurde im 18. Jahrhundert erbaut.
C2 adjective /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

fawning

übermäßiges Schmeicheln
Meaning
displaying exaggerated flattery or affection
Example
Her fawning compliments made everyone uncomfortable.
Ihre übermäßigen Schmeicheleien machten alle unwohl.
B1 noun /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ or /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪks/

economics

Ökonomie
Meaning
The study of production, consumption, and transfer of wealth.
Example
He is studying economics at university.
Er studiert Wirtschaftswissenschaften an der Universität.
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.
C2 noun /ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/

acrimony

Bitterkeit
Meaning
Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
Example
The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes.
Die Scheidung war von Bitterkeit und Auseinandersetzungen geprägt.
C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

zenanna
Meaning
the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem
Example
The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.
Das Zenanna war wunderschön mit komplizierten Mustern dekoriert.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

Halbkreis
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
Die Schüler saßen in einem Halbkreis um den Lehrer.
C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

Sackgasse
Meaning
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
Example
They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
Sie kauften ein Haus am Ende einer ruhigen Sackgasse.
C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

schneidermesser
Meaning
a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables
Example
The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.
Der Koch benutzte ein Schneidermesser, um die Hühnerknochen zu schneiden.
C1 adjective /ˈkwiːzi/

queasy

übel
Meaning
Feeling sick to one's stomach; nauseated.
Example
She felt queasy after the long boat ride.
Sie fühlte sich schlecht nach der langen Bootsfahrt.
C2 noun /ɡrænˈtiː/

grantee

Zuwendungsempfänger
Meaning
A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.
Example
The grantee must submit a progress report every six months.
Der Zuwendungsempfänger muss alle sechs Monate einen Fortschrittsbericht einreichen.
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

Meeresfrüchtesuppe
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
Wir haben im Restaurant Hummersuppe bestellt.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

Sehnsucht
Meaning
a strong desire or craving for something.
Example
She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.
Sie hatte spät in der Nacht eine Sehnsucht nach Schokolade.
B1 noun /kæˈʃɪər/

Cashier

Kassierer
Meaning
a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank
Example
The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill.
Der Kassierer scannte alle Artikel und berechnete den Gesamtbetrag.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

Fälscher
Meaning
a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures
Example
The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.
Die Polizei hat einen Fälscher verhaftet, der gefälschte Gemälde verkauft hatte.
A2 noun ˈpʌblɪk træns ˈpɔːt

public transport

öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
Meaning
Transportation systems available for use by the general public, typically including buses, trains, and metros.
Example
Public transport systems are essential for reducing traffic congestion.
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel sind entscheidend, um den Verkehrsstaus zu reduzieren.
C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

befestigen
Meaning
To fasten or secure something tightly.
Example
They battened down the hatches before the storm.
Sie befestigten die Luken vor dem Sturm.
A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

verloren
Meaning
Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.
Example
He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.
Er hat seine Schlüssel verloren und konnte nicht ins Haus gehen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈstiːmd/

Esteemed

geschätzt
Meaning
respected and admired; held in high regard
Example
He is an esteemed professor at the university.
Er ist ein geschätzter Professor an der Universität.
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər.let/

Overlet

Topper
Meaning
a thin mattress or pad placed over a bed for additional comfort
Example
The overlet makes the bed more comfortable to sleep on.
Der Topper macht das Bett bequemer zum Schlafen.
C1 noun /ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/

goosebumps

Gänsehaut
Meaning
small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement
Example
The horror movie gave me goosebumps.
Der Horrorfilm hat mir Gänsehaut gemacht.
A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

Hubschrauber
Meaning
an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically
Example
The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.
Der Hubschrauber landete sicher auf dem Krankenhausdach.
A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

marsch
Meaning
An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration
Example
The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.
Die Soldaten führten einen zeremoniellen Marsch vor dem Palast auf.
A1 verb /raɪt/

write

schreiben
Meaning
to mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface
Example
I write letters to my grandmother every month.
Ich schreibe meiner Großmutter jeden Monat Briefe.
A2 adjective /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

electronic

elektronisch
Meaning
Operating with or produced by the use of electronic devices.
Example
She bought an electronic keyboard for her music lessons.
Sie kaufte ein elektronisches Keyboard für ihren Musikunterricht.
C1 adjective /ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

paranoid

unvernünftige Angst oder Misstrauen gegenüber anderen haben
Meaning
having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others
Example
She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside.
Sie wurde paranoid, nachdem sie seltsame Geräusche draußen gehört hatte.
C1 verb /dɪˈflɛkt/

deflect

ablenken / ausweichen
Meaning
to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly
Example
The shield deflected the incoming arrow.
Der Schild hat den eintreffenden Pfeil abgelenkt.
C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

wirklichkeit
Meaning
The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
Example
The movie was based on historical actuality.
Der Film basierte auf historischer Wirklichkeit.
C2 noun /sɛnˈtjʊəriən/

centurion

Zenturio
Meaning
A commander of a unit of one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman army.
Example
The centurion led his men into battle with courage.
Der Zenturio führte seine Männer mit Mut in die Schlacht.
C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

angeboren oder natürlich
Meaning
Existing from birth or natural
Example
She has an innate talent for music.
Sie hat ein angeborenes Talent für Musik.
C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

Gefieder
Meaning
the feathers covering a bird's body
Example
The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.
Das Pfauenplumage war lebendig und auffällig.
B1 adverb /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/

approximately

ungefähr
Meaning
used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact
Example
The journey takes approximately three hours.
Die Reise dauert ungefähr drei Stunden.
C1 noun /pəˈfjuː.mər.i/

perfumery

Parfümindustrie
Meaning
the art, business, or products of making perfumes
Example
She works in a perfumery that creates luxury scents.
Sie arbeitet in einer Parfümerie, die luxuriöse Düfte kreiert.
C1 noun /fɑːrs/

farce

Farce
Meaning
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, or a ridiculous situation
Example
The meeting turned into a complete farce with everyone arguing.
Das Treffen verwandelte sich in eine komplette Farce, als alle stritten.
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

apokalyptisch
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
Der Film zeigt eine apokalyptische Zukunft nach einem Atomkrieg.
C2 noun /ˈræŋɡlər/

wrangler

Viehhüter
Meaning
a person who argues noisily; or someone who takes care of livestock on a ranch
Example
The cowboy worked as a wrangler on the ranch.
Der Cowboy arbeitete als Wrangler auf der Ranch.
C1 noun, verb /wɪf/

whiff

leichter Duft
Meaning
A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.
Example
I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by.
Ich habe einen leichten Duft von Parfüm wahrgenommen, als sie vorbeiging.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdɔːrs/

endorse

unterstützen
Meaning
To give approval or support to someone or something; to publicly recommend.
Example
The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product.
Der Prominente hat das neue Hautpflegeprodukt unterstützt.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/

Unfortunate

unglücklich; bedauerlich
Meaning
having bad luck; regrettable or unlucky
Example
It was unfortunate that the meeting was cancelled at the last minute.
Es war unglücklich, dass das Treffen in letzter Minute abgesagt wurde.
C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

zivilisieren
Meaning
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
Example
Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
Bildung kann helfen, Gemeinschaften zu zivilisieren, indem gemeinsame Werte und Respekt gefördert werden.
C2 adjective /ˈvɑːlətɪv/

volitive

volitiv
Meaning
Relating to the will or the exercise of the will.
Example
The treaty was signed under volitive agreement between both nations.
Der Vertrag wurde unter volitivem Einverständnis zwischen beiden Nationen unterzeichnet.
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənt

movement

Bewegung
Meaning
A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
The movement aimed to ensure equal rights.
Die Bewegung hatte zum Ziel, gleiche Rechte zu gewährleisten.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

neu anordnen
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
Sie entschied sich, die Möbel in ihrem Wohnzimmer neu anzuordnen.
C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

sich vor Schmerz zusammenzucken
Meaning
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
Example
He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.
Er verzog das Gesicht, als der Arzt seinen verletzten Arm berührte.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

Knüppel
Meaning
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
Example
The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.
Der Wächter benutzte einen Knüppel, um den Dieb zu vertreiben.
C1 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

doktrin
Meaning
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
Example
The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.
Die Kirche folgt einer strengen Doktrin über moralische Werte.
C1 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trəʊ.laɪts/

electrolytes

elektrolyte
Meaning
Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.
Example
Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body.
Elektrolyte helfen, das richtige Flüssigkeitsgleichgewicht im Körper zu erhalten.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

gleichgültig
Meaning
having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another
Example
She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.
Sie war gleichgültig gegenüber dem Ausgang des Spiels.