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A2 adjective /əˈtræk.tɪv/

Attractive

attraktiv
Meaning
pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest
Example
The garden looks very attractive in spring.
Der Garten sieht im Frühling sehr attraktiv aus.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

Fachsprache
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
Die Diebe kommunizierten in einem Argot, das Außenstehende nicht verstehen konnten.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

Luftschiffer
Meaning
A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.
Example
The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.
Der Luftschiffer steuerte den Heißluftballon geschickt über das Tal.
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 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

gespenstische Erscheinung
Meaning
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
Example
The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.
Die Kinder erschraken vor der plötzlichen Erscheinung im alten Haus.
A2 adjective /əˈsliːp/

asleep

schlafend
Meaning
in a state of sleep
Example
The baby is fast asleep.
Das Baby schläft tief.
B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

Angriff
Meaning
a physical attack or to attack someone violently
Example
He was charged with assault after the fight.
Er wurde nach dem Kampf wegen Angriff angeklagt.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

bestätigen
Meaning
to affirm or assert something as true
Example
He avouched his innocence before the judge.
Er bekräftigte seine Unschuld vor dem Richter.
B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

offensichtlich
Meaning
Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Example
It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.
Es wurde bald deutlich, dass er die Wahrheit nicht sagte.
C2 noun /ˈæn.əlz/

annals

Annalen
Meaning
Historical records of events, usually arranged chronologically.
Example
Her name will be remembered in the annals of science.
Ihr Name wird in den Annalen der Wissenschaft verewigt.
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.
C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

entscheiden
Meaning
to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute
Example
The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.
Das Komitee wurde gebildet, um Streitigkeiten zwischen den Parteien zu entscheiden.
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.
A2 adverb /əˈbrɔːd/

Abroad

im Ausland
Meaning
in or to a foreign country
Example
She decided to study abroad for a year.
Sie entschied sich, für ein Jahr im Ausland zu studieren.
B1 adjective /ˈæn.ju.əl/

annual

jährlich
Meaning
happening once every year
Example
The company holds an annual meeting for all its shareholders.
Das Unternehmen hält jedes Jahr eine jährliche Sitzung für alle seine Aktionäre ab.
C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

akkreditieren
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
Die Universität ist von der nationalen Bildungsbehörde akkreditiert.
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

liebesbezogen
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
Die Verse des Dichters waren voll von liebesbezogenen Themen.
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.
C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

leicht sauer oder scharf
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
Der Kritiker schrieb eine scharfe Rezension des Films.
B1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

Alligator

Alligator
Meaning
a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head
Example
The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.
Der Alligator sonnte sich am Flussufer.
B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

reichlich
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
Der Garten war voller bunter Blumen.
C1 verb /əˈlʊər/

allure

verführen
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice
Example
The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.
Der schöne Garten verlockte Besucher von weit her.
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 /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

Zustimmung / Lob
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
Der Plan erhielt die Zustimmung der Vorstandsmitglieder.
C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

schlichten
Meaning
to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge
Example
The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.
Das Komitee stimmte zu, den Vertragsstreit zu schlichten.
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 /ədˈvæns/

Advance

Fortschritt; Entwicklung; Vorauszahlung
Meaning
progress or development; movement forward; money paid before it is due
Example
Technology has made great advances in recent years.
Technologie hat in den letzten Jahren große Fortschritte gemacht.
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.
B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

Assistent
Meaning
An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.
Example
The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.
Der Assistent des Senators organisierte das Treffen mit den Journalisten.
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

amputieren
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
Die Ärzte mussten sein Bein nach dem Unfall amputieren.
B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

Versicherung
Meaning
A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.
Example
Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.
Die Qualitätssicherung hat für den Rat oberste Priorität.
B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

ansprechend; interessant; angenehm
Meaning
attractive; interesting; pleasing
Example
The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.
Der bunte Garten sieht für Besucher sehr ansprechend aus.
B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

erwerben
Meaning
To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.
Example
Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.
Freiwillige erwerben neue Fähigkeiten durch ihre Erfahrungen.
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 /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

Alchemie
Meaning
A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.
Example
Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.
Mittelalterliche Wissenschaftler widmeten ihr Leben der Alchemie.
B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

erreicht
Meaning
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
Example
The region attained remarkable progress.
Die Region hat bemerkenswerte Fortschritte erreicht.
C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

ausstatten
Meaning
to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate
Example
The knight was accoutred in shining armor.
Der Ritter war in glänzende Rüstung ausgestattet.
B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

verwalten
Meaning
to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment
Example
The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.
Die Krankenschwester wird den Impfstoff allen Patienten verabreichen.
B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

vertraut machen
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
Bitte machen Sie sich mit den Sicherheitsrichtlinien vertraut, bevor Sie die Maschine bedienen.
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.
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

Abkürzung
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA ist eine Abkürzung für National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

Anästhetikum
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.
Example
The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.
Der Arzt verabreichte vor dem Nähen der Wunde ein örtliches Anästhetikum.
B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

erreichbar
Meaning
Able to be brought about or reached successfully.
Example
Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.
Beginnen Sie mit erreichbaren Schritten, um motiviert zu bleiben.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

annektieren
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
Das Imperium annektierte das benachbarte Königreich nach dem Krieg.
A2 adverb /ˌɛniˈmɔr/

anymore

nicht mehr
Meaning
used to refer to the present time, typically to mean no longer
Example
He doesn’t live here anymore.
Er lebt hier nicht mehr.
C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

ermahnen
Meaning
to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly
Example
The teacher admonished the students for being late.
Der Lehrer ermahnte die Schüler, weil sie zu spät waren.
B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

luftig
Meaning
Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.
Example
The new apartment is bright and airy.
Die neue Wohnung ist hell und luftig.
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

Arboretum
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
Wir haben das Arboretum der Stadt besucht, um mehr über exotische Bäume zu erfahren.
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Anpassung
Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
Der Arzt hat eine Anpassung an der Medikation des Patienten vorgenommen.
B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

danach; später; nachher
Meaning
at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned
Example
We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.
Wir haben zu Abend gegessen und danach einen Film geschaut.
B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

eine kurze, interessante Geschichte, die in Reden oder Texten verwendet wird
Meaning
A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.
Example
A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.
Ein gut platzierte Anekdote macht eine Rede relatabler.
B1 noun /əkˈsɛptəns/

acceptance

Akzeptanz
Meaning
the act of agreeing to receive or undertake something offered
Example
Her acceptance of the award was met with applause.
Ihre Akzeptanz des Preises wurde mit Applaus begrüßt.
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.
C1 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

angrenzen
Meaning
To be next to and joined with something.
Example
Their house adjoins the park.
Ihr Haus grenzt an den Park.
A1 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

über
Meaning
concerning; on the subject of; approximately
Example
We talked about the new project yesterday.
Wir haben gestern über das neue Projekt gesprochen.
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.
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.
C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

öffentliche Schlägerei
Meaning
A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.
Example
The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.
Die Polizei wurde gerufen, um einen Streit vor dem Stadion zu beenden.
B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

zusätzlich
Meaning
in addition to what has been said or done
Example
Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.
Zusätzlich bieten wir Rabatte für frühe Buchungen an.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

offen deklarieren
Meaning
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
Example
He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.
Er erklärte seine Loyalität zu der Sache ohne zu zögern.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /əˈraɪvəl/

Arrival

ankunft; der akt des ankommens
Meaning
the action or process of arriving; the reaching of a destination
Example
The arrival of the train was delayed by two hours.
Die Ankunft des Zuges wurde um zwei Stunden verzögert.
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 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

vergrößern
Meaning
Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree
Example
Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.
Die Lebenserwartung steigt mit den Fortschritten im Gesundheitswesen.
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.
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

Animation
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
Die Animation in diesem Film ist unglaublich detailliert.
C2 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

Hochdruckgebiet
Meaning
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
Example
An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.
Ein Hochdruckgebiet brachte sonniges Wetter in der gesamten Region.
C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

wohnung
Meaning
a place of residence; a home
Example
They invited us to their humble abode.
Sie luden uns in ihre bescheidene Wohnung ein.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

azur
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
Der klare Himmel war in einem tiefen Azurblau gemalt.
B2 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

Zubehör; Person, die bei der Begehung eines Verbrechens hilft
Meaning
a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime
Example
She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.
Sie kaufte einige stilvolle Accessoires für ihr neues Handy.
C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

verunreinigt
Meaning
describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance
Example
Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.
Die Behörden beschlagnahmten verunreinigte Arzneimittel aus dem Lager.
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

Fähigkeit und Fertigkeit
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
Seine Fähigkeit in Verhandlungen half, den Deal erfolgreich abzuschließen.
A2 noun /ˈeə.ri.ə/

area

Gebiet
Meaning
a particular region or space; the extent of a surface
Example
This area is known for its beautiful parks.
Dieses Gebiet ist bekannt für seine schönen Parks.
C2 adjective /əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/

apocryphal

zweifelhaft
Meaning
Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.
Example
The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal.
Die Geschichte, dass er das Dorf gerettet hat, ist wahrscheinlich zweifelhaft.
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.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

Autokratie
Meaning
A system of government in which one person has absolute power.
Example
The country suffered under decades of autocracy.
Das Land litt unter Jahrzehnten der Autokratie.
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.
A2 verb əˈnaʊnst

announced

angekündigt
Meaning
To make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
Example
The mission was announced publicly.
Die Mission wurde öffentlich bekannt gegeben.
C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

urteil fällen
Meaning
to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner
Example
He was adjudged guilty by the court.
Er wurde vom Gericht für schuldig befunden.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

Schärfe
Meaning
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.
Example
His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
Seine Geschäftsschärfe half dem Unternehmen, schnell zu wachsen.
C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

Auktionator
Meaning
a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder
Example
The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.
Der Auktionator erhöhte schnell den Preis während der Gebote.
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.
A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

allein
Meaning
having no one else present; on one's own
Example
She prefers to live alone in her apartment.
Sie zieht es vor, allein in ihrer Wohnung zu leben.
A2 noun /ˈæroʊ/

arrow

Pfeil
Meaning
a thin, straight weapon with a pointed tip, shot from a bow
Example
The hunter shot an arrow at the target.
Der Jäger schoss einen Pfeil auf das Ziel.
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.
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 /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

diplomatischer Attaché
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
Der kulturelle Attaché organisierte eine Kunstausstellung in der Botschaft.
A1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡri/

Angry

wütend; zornig;
Meaning
feeling or showing strong displeasure; furious; irritated
Example
She was angry because someone had broken her favorite vase.
Sie war wütend, weil jemand ihre Lieblingsvase zerbrochen hatte.
C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

ja
Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
Das Komitee hat mit Ja für den Vorschlag gestimmt.
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.
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.
B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

Alternative
Meaning
(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
Example
Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.
Eine Alternative zu Plastik zu finden, ist 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.
A1 noun /ɑːrt/

art

Kunst
Meaning
the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination
Example
She studied art at the university.
Sie studierte Kunst an der Universität.
C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

Apathie
Meaning
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
The students showed apathy towards the new rules.
Die Schüler zeigten Apathie gegenüber den neuen Regeln.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/

apposition

Apposition (parallel Grammatik)
Meaning
a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other
Example
In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'
Im Satz 'mein Freund Johannes' steht das Wort 'Johannes' in Apposition zu 'mein Freund'.
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪd/

annoyed

verärgert
Meaning
feeling slightly angry or irritated
Example
She felt annoyed by the constant noise.
Sie war vom ständigen Lärm verärgert.
A2 conjunction /ɔːlˈðoʊ/

although

obwohl
Meaning
in spite of the fact that; even though
Example
Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
Obwohl es regnete, gingen sie spazieren.
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.
B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

authentisch; echt; real; nicht gefälscht
Meaning
genuine; real; not fake or copied
Example
The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.
Das Museum zeigt nur authentische Artefakte aus alten Zivilisationen.
B1 noun ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns

artificial intelligence

künstliche Intelligenz
Meaning
The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence.
Example
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education through smart tutoring.
Künstliche Intelligenz revolutioniert die Bildung durch intelligente Nachhilfe.
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.
B1 adjective /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

acceptable

akzeptabel
Meaning
able to be agreed upon; satisfactory or suitable
Example
Your proposal is acceptable to the committee.
Ihr Vorschlag ist für das Komitee akzeptabel.
C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

verloben
Meaning
to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage
Example
They decided to affiance after years of friendship.
Sie beschlossen, sich nach Jahren der Freundschaft zu verloben.
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 ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

Altruismus, selbstlose Sorge um das Wohl anderer
Meaning
The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
His altruism motivated others to volunteer.
Sein Altruismus motivierte andere, sich freiwillig zu engagieren.
A2 noun /ˈɔːtəm/

autumn

Herbst
Meaning
the season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees
Example
The trees look beautiful in autumn, with colorful leaves falling.
Die Bäume sehen im Herbst wunderschön aus, mit bunten Blättern, die fallen.
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛfələs/

acephalous

kopflos
Meaning
having no leader or head; headless
Example
The acephalous group soon fell into disorganization.
Die kopflose Gruppe geriet bald in Unordnung.
B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

abnormal
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable
Example
The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.
Der Arzt bemerkte ein abnormales Wachstum in der Lunge des Patienten.
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.
C2 verb /ˈæd.ʌm.breɪt/

adumbrate

vorhersagen
Meaning
to foreshadow or suggest something in an unclear or indirect way
Example
The report adumbrates future economic challenges.
Der Bericht sagt zukünftige wirtschaftliche Herausforderungen voraus.
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

anthropozentrismus
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
Anthropozentrismus prägt oft Umweltpolitik.