C2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/

alienable

übertragbar

Meaning

Able to be transferred or surrendered, usually referring to rights or property.

Example

Property rights are alienable and can be sold or transferred.

Eigentumsrechte sind übertragbar und können verkauft oder übertragen werden.

C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

Anthropologe

Meaning

a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development

Example

The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.

Der Anthropologe verbrachte Jahre mit der Untersuchung der Stammesgemeinschaft.

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 əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt

attenuate

mildern

Meaning

To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.

Example

The medicine helps attenuate the pain.

Das Medikament hilft, den Schmerz zu lindern.

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 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

vernichten

Meaning

Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.

Example

The explosion annihilated the entire village.

Die Explosion vernichtete das ganze Dorf.

C1 noun /əˈlɜːrtnəs/

alertness

Wachsamkeit

Meaning

the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance

Example

The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.

Der Fahrer bewahrte während der langen Fahrt hohe Wachsamkeit.

C2 adjective /əˈkɪliən/

achillean

achillisch

Meaning

like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable

Example

His achillean pride made him blind to danger.

Sein achillischer Stolz machte ihn blind für Gefahr.

A1 conjunction /ænd/

and

und

Meaning

Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.

Example

She bought apples and oranges.

Sie kaufte Äpfel und Orangen.

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.

C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

Eidesstattliche Erklärung

Meaning

a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court

Example

The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.

Der Zeuge reichte eine eidesstattliche Erklärung vor Gericht ein.

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

After

Meaning

the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body

Example

The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup.

Der Arzt untersuchte das After des Patienten während der medizinischen Untersuchung.

C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

übertrieben loben

Meaning

to praise or flatter excessively

Example

The fans adulated the actor after his performance.

Die Fans lobten den Schauspieler nach seiner Aufführung übertrieben.

C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

harmlos, schmerzlindernd

Meaning

Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.

Example

The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.

Die harmlosen Bemerkungen des Sprechers vermieden die Kontroverse.

C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

Spargelbohne

Meaning

a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean

Example

The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.

Die Spargelbohne wächst bis zu drei Fuß lang und wird häufig in der asiatischen Küche verwendet.

B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

geeignet

Meaning

Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.

Example

She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.

Sie ist eine geeignete Schülerin, die neue Konzepte schnell versteht.

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.

B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

plötzlich und unerwartet; ohne Vorwarnung

Meaning

suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning

Example

The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.

Das Meeting endete abrupt, als der Strom ausfiel.

B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

aluminium

Meaning

a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items

Example

The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.

Der Flugzeugkörper ist aus starkem, aber leichtem Aluminium gebaut.

A1 noun /ˈeɪprɪl/

april

April

Meaning

the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

April is known for its pleasant spring weather.

April ist für sein angenehmes Frühlingswetter bekannt.

B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

zur Seite; abseits; weg vom Hauptteil

Meaning

to one side; apart; away from the main part

Example

Please set your book aside and listen to me.

Bitte legen Sie Ihr Buch beiseite und hören Sie mir zu.

B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

negative Auswirkungen

Meaning

Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.

Example

Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.

Die Nutzung von Plastik hat negative Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt.

B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

mitten in

Meaning

in the middle of or surrounded by something

Example

The team stayed calm amid the chaos.

Das Team blieb ruhig mitten im Chaos.

C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

keimfrei

Meaning

Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.

Example

Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.

Chirurgen müssen in einer aseptischen Umgebung arbeiten, um Infektionen zu verhindern.

C2 noun /ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/

apologue

moralische Erzählung

Meaning

a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson

Example

The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children.

Der Lehrer benutzte eine alte moralische Erzählung, um den Kindern Ehrlichkeit zu erklären.

C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

Autokrat

Meaning

A ruler with absolute power.

Example

The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.

Der Autokrat kontrollierte das Land mit eiserner Faust.

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.

B2 verb /əˈvɜːrt/

avert

verhindern

Meaning

to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts

Example

Quick action helped avert a disaster.

Schnelles Handeln half, eine Katastrophe abzuwenden.

C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

aufsehenerregend

Meaning

Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.

Example

The actress gave an arresting performance.

Die Schauspielerin gab eine aufsehenerregende Darbietung.

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 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

luftdicht

Meaning

Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.

Example

Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

Bewahren Sie die Kekse in einem luftdichten Behälter auf, um sie frisch zu halten.

C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

Meaning

Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.

Example

The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.

Die beiden Unternehmen haben eine feindliche Beziehung auf dem Markt.

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.

C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

ansammeln

Meaning

To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.

Example

Interest accrues on the savings account every month.

Zinsen sammeln sich jeden Monat auf dem Sparkonto.

C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

authentifizieren

Meaning

To prove or show that something is genuine or true.

Example

The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.

Die Bank verwendet fortschrittliche Technologie, um Online-Transaktionen zu authentifizieren.

C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

Freundschaft

Meaning

A friendly relationship between people or countries.

Example

The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.

Der Vertrag half, die Freundschaft zwischen den benachbarten Nationen zu erhalten.

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 /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

absorbieren

Meaning

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

Example

The sponge absorbed all the water.

Der Schwamm hat alles Wasser absorbiert.

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.

B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

analytisch, forschend, logisch

Meaning

Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).

Example

She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.

Sie hat einen analytischen Ansatz zur Problemlösung.

C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

Anämie

Meaning

A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

Example

Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.

Die Gentherapie behandelt Anämie effektiv.

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 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

angesprochen

Meaning

To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.

Example

Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.

Schlüsselprobleme anzusprechen ist entscheidend für langfristige Veränderungen.

C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

aufgeregt; unruhig; nervös; erregt in negativer Weise

Meaning

disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way

Example

He became agitated when he heard the bad news.

Er wurde aufgeregt, als er die schlechten Nachrichten hörte.

B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

Zugänglichkeit

Meaning

Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.

Example

Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.

Verbesserte Zugänglichkeit hilft Menschen mit Behinderungen.

C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

Ahle

Meaning

a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather

Example

The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.

Der Schuster benutzte eine Ahle, um Löcher in das Leder zu bohren.

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.

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.

C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

Ankerplatz

Meaning

A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.

Example

The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.

Das Boot wurde zur Sicherheit in der Nähe des Ufers verankert.

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.

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.

C1 noun /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

Anonymität

Meaning

The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.

Example

Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.

Online-Anonymität schützt Benutzer vor Cyber-Bedrohungen.

C2 adjective /eɪˈrɪðmɪk/

arrhythmic

arrhythmisch

Meaning

Lacking a regular rhythm or beat.

Example

The patient had an arrhythmic heartbeat.

Der Patient hatte einen arrhythmischen Herzschlag.

B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

warten

Meaning

to wait for someone or something; to expect

Example

We await your response with great anticipation.

Wir erwarten deine Antwort mit großer Vorfreude.

C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

gehören

Meaning

to relate to or be connected with something

Example

The rules only appertain to members of the club.

Die Regeln gehören nur den Mitgliedern des Clubs.

B1 verb /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

appreciate

Wertschätzen

Meaning

to recognize the value or significance of; to be grateful for

Example

I really appreciate your help with this project.

Ich schätze wirklich deine Hilfe bei diesem Projekt.

C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

anspielen

Meaning

To refer to something indirectly or casually.

Example

The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.

Der Professor spielte während der Vorlesung auf Shakespeare an.

C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

Aszendenz, Vorherrschaft

Meaning

A position of power, influence, or control over others.

Example

The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.

Das Unternehmen erlangte durch Innovation Aszendenz auf dem Markt.

B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

Appetit

Meaning

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Example

Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.

Junk Food erhöht den Appetit auf unnatürliche Weise.

B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

sauer

Meaning

a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste

Example

Lemons contain citric acid.

Zitronen enthalten Zitronensäure.

C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

Verlassenheit

Meaning

the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted

Example

The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.

Das Kind litt wegen der Verlassenheit unter tiefem emotionalem Schmerz.

B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

wohl

Meaning

used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people

Example

She is arguably the most talented player on the team.

Sie ist wohl die talentierteste Spielerin im Team.

B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

zärtlich; liebevoll; fürsorglich; zuneigung zeigend

Meaning

loving; caring; tender; showing affection

Example

She is very affectionate towards her children.

Sie ist sehr fürsorglich gegenüber ihren Kindern.

C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

von neuem

Meaning

In a new or different way; once more.

Example

After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.

Nach dem Misserfolg entschied sie sich, ihr Leben von neuem zu beginnen.

C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

Antilogie

Meaning

A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.

Example

The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.

Die Aussage des Politikers wurde wegen ihrer Antilogie kritisiert.

C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

Armreif

Meaning

a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament

Example

The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.

Die traditionelle Tänzerin trug goldene Armreifen, die im Scheinwerferlicht glänzten.

C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

asynchron

Meaning

Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.

Example

Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.

Asynchrone Kurse ermöglichen es den Studenten, in ihrem eigenen Tempo zu lernen.

C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

habgierig

Meaning

having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Example

The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.

Der habgierige Vermieter erhöhte die Miete auf unfaire Weise.

C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

Abschürfung oder Abnutzung der Haut oder Oberfläche durch Reibung

Meaning

a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction

Example

He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.

Er erlitt eine kleine Abschürfung am Knie, nachdem er gefallen war.

A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

noch einmal

Meaning

once more; another time; in addition

Example

I need to read this book again to understand it better.

Ich muss dieses Buch noch einmal lesen, um es besser zu verstehen.

C1 adverb /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/

Amiably

freundlich, auf freundliche Weise

Meaning

in a friendly and pleasant manner

Example

They discussed the issue amiably without any arguments.

Sie diskutierten das Thema freundlich ohne jegliche Argumente.

C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

aufsteigend, dominant

Meaning

Rising in power or influence; dominant.

Example

She is an ascendant leader in the political party.

Sie ist eine aufstrebende Führungskraft in der politischen Partei.

C2 noun /əˈnæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

anabolism

Anabolismus

Meaning

The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, involving tissue repair and growth.

Example

Anabolism is essential for muscle growth and tissue repair.

Anabolismus ist für das Muskelwachstum und die Gewebereparatur unerlässlich.

C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

Antiphon

Meaning

a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle

Example

The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.

Der Chor sang die Antiphon, bevor er das Hauptlied begann.

C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

Alluvium

Meaning

Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.

Example

The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.

Das Alluvium an den Flussufern ist sehr fruchtbar für die Landwirtschaft.

C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

hinzufügen

Meaning

to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list

Example

She decided to append a note to the end of the report.

Sie entschied sich, eine Notiz am Ende des Berichts hinzuzufügen.

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.

B2 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

erwarten

Meaning

to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance

Example

We anticipate a large crowd at the event.

Wir erwarten eine große Menschenmenge bei der Veranstaltung.

C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

Anthologie

Meaning

A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.

Example

She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.

Sie trug ein Gedicht zur neuen Poesie-Anthologie bei.

C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

scharf

Meaning

sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste

Example

His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.

Seine scharfen Kommentare haben viele Menschen bei dem Treffen beleidigt.

C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

trocken

Meaning

extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement

Example

The desert is known for its arid climate.

Die Wüste ist bekannt für ihr trockenes Klima.

A1 verb /æsk/

ask

fragen

Meaning

to request information; to inquire; to invite

Example

Can I ask you a question about the homework?

Kann ich dir eine Frage zu den Hausaufgaben stellen?

C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

göttliche Inspiration

Meaning

a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse

Example

The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.

Der Dichter schrieb die Verse unter einer plötzlichen göttlichen Inspiration.

B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

sich nähern / mit etwas umgehen

Meaning

to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem

Example

The teacher approached the student to offer help.

Der Lehrer näherte sich dem Schüler, um Hilfe anzubieten.

B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

Anwalt

Meaning

a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy

Example

The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.

Der Anwalt legte vor Gericht starke Beweise vor, um seinen Mandanten zu verteidigen.

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.

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 adjective ˌeə.rəʊˈstæt.ɪk

aerostatic

aerostatisch

Meaning

Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.

Example

Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes.

Aerostatische Designs gewährleisten Stabilität in großen Höhen.

C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

Azalee

Meaning

a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally

Example

The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.

Der Garten war im Frühling voller blühender Azaleen.

B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

Auktion

Meaning

a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder

Example

The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.

Die antiken Möbel wurden letzte Woche bei einer Auktion verkauft.

C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

unbeherrscht

Meaning

Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.

Example

The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.

Die wütende Menge rannte unbeherrscht, nachdem das Urteil bekannt gegeben wurde.

C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

erschrocken

Meaning

filled with shock or horror

Example

The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.

Das Publikum war erschrocken von der tragischen Szene.

C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

Verleumdung

Meaning

An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.

Example

He cast an aspersion on her character.

Er hat eine Verleumdung über ihren Charakter ausgesprochen.

C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

Verleumdungen

Meaning

Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.

Example

The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.

Der Politiker wies die gegen ihn erhobenen Verleumdungen zurück.

C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

archaisch

Meaning

very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time

Example

Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.

Einige Gesetze gelten als archaisch und sind nicht mehr relevant.

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.

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.

C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

abnehmen

Meaning

to become less intense or widespread

Example

The storm began to abate after midnight.

Der Sturm begann nach Mitternacht abzuabnehmen.

B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

vergesslich

Meaning

often forgetting things or not paying attention

Example

He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.

Er ist so vergesslich, dass er oft seine Schlüssel vergisst.

B1 adverb /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/

Altogether

insgesamt; völlig; vollständig

Meaning

completely; in total; considering everything

Example

The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.

Das Projekt hat insgesamt fünftausend Dollar gekostet.

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.

C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

Einfühlung

Meaning

Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.

Example

Attunement to emotions improves relationships.

Einfühlung in Emotionen verbessert Beziehungen.

C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

behaupten

Meaning

to state or assert something confidently and strongly

Example

She averred that she was innocent.

Sie behauptete, dass sie unschuldig war.

C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

erschüttern

Meaning

To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.

Example

The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.

Die Grausamkeit des Verbrechens erschütterte die gesamte Gemeinschaft.

C1 noun /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

amplification

Verstärkung

Meaning

the act or process of making something stronger, louder, or more intense; an expansion or elaboration of details

Example

The microphone provides amplification of the speaker’s voice.

Das Mikrofon sorgt für eine Verstärkung der Stimme des Sprechers.

C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

Bezeichnung / Name

Meaning

a name or title

Example

The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.

Die Stadt hat die Bezeichnung 'Der Große Apfel' erhalten.

B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

Anklage

Meaning

A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

Example

She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.

Sie erhob eine Anklage wegen Diebstahls gegen ihren Kollegen.

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.

B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

Antioxidantien

Meaning

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.

Example

Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.

Früchte und Gemüse sind reich an Antioxidantien.

C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

schief

Meaning

Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.

Example

The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.

Das Bild an der Wand hing leicht schief.

A2 adverb /əˈhɛd/

ahead

vorwärts

Meaning

in front; in advance; before someone or something in position or progress

Example

She walked ahead of the group.

Sie ging vor der Gruppe.

B2 noun ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz

allegations

Anschuldigungen

Meaning

Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.

Example

The allegations were investigated by an international body.

Die Anschuldigungen wurden von einer internationalen Organisation untersucht.

C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

überrascht

Meaning

by surprise; unexpectedly

Example

I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.

Ich war überrascht von seiner plötzlichen Ankündigung.

B1 adjective /əˈlɜːrt/

alert

wachsam

Meaning

quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive

Example

The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.

Der wachsame Hund bellte den Fremden an, der sich dem Haus näherte.

C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

assonieren

Meaning

To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.

Example

The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.

Die Zeilen assonieren wunderschön und geben dem Lied einen einzigartigen Fluss.

C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

Affiliation

Meaning

The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.

Example

His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.

Seine Affiliation mit der Firma dauerte ein Jahrzehnt.

A2 verb /əˈreɪndʒ/

arrange

anordnen

Meaning

to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare

Example

She arranged the flowers in a vase.

Sie ordnete die Blumen in einer Vase an.

B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

streben

Meaning

to have a strong desire to achieve something

Example

Many students aspire to study abroad.

Viele Studenten streben danach, im Ausland zu studieren.

B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

ahnenreihe

Meaning

one’s family origins or lineage

Example

He is proud of his royal ancestry.

Er ist stolz auf seine königliche Ahnenreihe.

A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

ach

Meaning

used to express realization, surprise, or relief

Example

Ah, now I understand what you mean.

Ach, jetzt verstehe ich, was du meinst.

C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

Nahrungsmittel

Meaning

food or nourishment that sustains life

Example

Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.

Obst und Gemüse sind wichtige Nahrungsmittel für einen gesunden Körper.