B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

prüfen

Meaning

to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially

Example

The accountant will audit the company's books next month.

Der Buchhalter wird nächsten Monat die Bücher des Unternehmens prüfen.

B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

laut

Meaning

in a voice that can be heard; not silently

Example

Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.

Bitte lesen Sie die Anweisungen laut vor, damit jeder hören kann.

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.

C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

abstrus

Meaning

Difficult to understand; obscure.

Example

The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.

Die abstruse Natur der philosophischen Debatte ließ viele verwirrt zurück.

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 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

Alkali Gesetz

Meaning

A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.

Example

The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.

Das Alkali-Gesetz von 1863 war eines der ersten Umweltgesetze.

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 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

androgyn

Meaning

Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.

Example

The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.

Die Modenschau zeigte Modelle mit einem androgynen Look.

C2 noun /ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

adjuration

feierliche Bitte

Meaning

a solemn urging or appeal

Example

The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity.

Der Priester machte eine feierliche Bitte um Frieden und Einheit.

C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

Wasserleitung

Meaning

a structure built to carry water over long distances

Example

The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.

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

B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

Aktivist

Meaning

A person who works to bring about social or political change.

Example

The activist organized a protest against pollution.

Der Aktivist organisierte eine Protestaktion gegen die Umweltverschmutzung.

B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

ankündigung

Meaning

a public or formal statement giving information

Example

The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.

Der Direktor machte eine wichtige Ankündigung über den neuen Zeitplan.

B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

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.

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 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

almanach

Meaning

An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.

Example

He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.

Er konsultierte den Almanach, um die Mondphasen zu überprüfen.

C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

Alliteration verwenden

Meaning

to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence

Example

The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.

Der Dichter allitiert oft Wörter, um einen Rhythmus zu erzeugen.

C2 noun /əˈdɛndəm/

addendum

Zusatz

Meaning

an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book

Example

The report included an addendum with updated statistics.

Der Bericht enthielt einen Zusatz mit aktualisierten Statistiken.

C2 adjective /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

bitter und wütend

Meaning

Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.

Example

The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.

Die Debatte wurde nach dem umstrittenen Kommentar akrimoniös.

C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

Antipoden

Meaning

places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites

Example

Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.

Australien und Großbritannien gelten oft als Antipoden zueinander.

B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

Werbetreibender

Meaning

a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event

Example

The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.

Der Werbetreibende zahlte Millionen für einen Super-Bowl-Werbespot.

B1 noun /æks/

Axe

Axt

Meaning

a tool with a heavy blade for cutting wood

Example

The lumberjack swung his axe to chop the tree.

Der Holzfäller schwang seine Axt, um den Baum zu fällen.

B1 adverb /ˈæŋɡrɪli/

angrily

wütend

Meaning

in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure

Example

She spoke angrily when she heard the news.

Sie sprach wütend, als sie die Nachricht hörte.

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.

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.

C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

Zuteilung, Aufteilung

Meaning

The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.

Example

Each department received an allotment of resources.

Jede Abteilung erhielt eine Zuteilung von Ressourcen.

C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

abgetretener person

Meaning

a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred

Example

The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.

Der Abtretungsempfänger des Vertrages ist für alle zukünftigen Verpflichtungen verantwortlich.

C1 noun əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

Aridität

Meaning

The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.

Example

The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.

Die Aridität des Landes nimmt aufgrund des Klimawandels zu.

C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

Apogäum

Meaning

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

Example

The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.

Das Imperium erreichte seinen Höhepunkt im 18. Jahrhundert.

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 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

Fürsprache

Meaning

public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy

Example

Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.

Ihre Fürsprache für Kinderrechte verschaffte ihr internationale Anerkennung.

C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

Bestätigung

Meaning

The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.

Example

Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.

Tägliche Bestätigung des Selbstwerts steigert das Vertrauen.

C2 noun /əˈvɪdəti/

avidity

Begierde

Meaning

extreme eagerness or enthusiasm

Example

He accepted the offer with avidity.

Er nahm das Angebot mit Begierde an.

B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

Flugzeug

Meaning

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces

Example

The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.

Das Flugzeug startete sanft von der Flughafenpiste.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛniˌbɒdi/

anybody

jeder

Meaning

any person; anyone

Example

Anybody can join the club.

Jeder kann dem Club beitreten.

C2 noun/adjective /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər/

alabaster

Alabaster (weißer Gesteinsmineral)

Meaning

A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.

Example

The statue was carved from pure alabaster.

Die Statue wurde aus purem Alabaster gemeißelt.

B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

reichlich; genügend; ausgiebig

Meaning

large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough

Example

We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.

Wir haben genügend Zeit, um das Projekt vor der Frist abzuschließen.

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/

antediluvian

uralt

Meaning

extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood

Example

His views on women are positively antediluvian.

Seine Ansichten über Frauen sind positiv uralt.

C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

Mitglied des Stadtrates

Meaning

An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.

Example

The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.

Der Stadtrat schlug einen neuen Plan für Gemeinschaftsparks vor.

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 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪst/

accompanist

Begleiter

Meaning

A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.

Example

The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert.

Der Pianist fungierte als Begleiter des Sängers während des Konzerts.

B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

Tagesordnung

Meaning

a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action

Example

The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.

Die Tagesordnung der Sitzung enthält Diskussionen über das Budget.

C2 verb əˈmiːljəreɪt

ameliorate

verbessern, verbessern

Meaning

To make better; improve or enhance something.

Example

The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.

Die neuen Richtlinien wurden entwickelt, um die Lebensbedingungen zu verbessern.

C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

Apparat

Meaning

The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

Example

The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.

Das Apparatur wurde entwickelt, um umweltfreundlich zu sein.

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.

B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

absurd, unlogisch

Meaning

wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate

Example

It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.

Es ist absurd zu denken, dass die Erde flach ist.

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 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.

C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

autoritär

Meaning

Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.

Example

Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.

Autoritäre Erziehung schränkt oft die Unabhängigkeit eines Kindes ein.

C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Anachronismus

Meaning

something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context

Example

Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.

Heute mit einer Schreibmaschine zu schreiben, fühlt sich wie ein Anachronismus an.

B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

antik

Meaning

belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical

Example

We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.

Wir besuchten die antiken Ruinen des Römischen Reiches.

B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

Antioxidans

Meaning

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.

Example

Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.

Grüner Tee enthält starke Antioxidantien, die die Alterung verlangsamen.

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 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.

A2 noun /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

Appointment

Termin; Ernennung;

Meaning

an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of appointing someone to a job or position

Example

I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM.

Ich habe einen Arzttermin um 15 Uhr.

B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

Behauptung

Meaning

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Example

Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.

Ihre Behauptung, dass sie recht hatte, wurde mit Stille empfangen.

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.

C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

informieren

Meaning

to inform or notify someone

Example

The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.

Der Manager wird das Personal über die neuen Richtlinien informieren.

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 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

erstaunen

Meaning

to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement

Example

The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.

Der letzte Trick des Zauberers erstaunte das ganze Publikum.

B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

atomar

Meaning

relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small

Example

The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.

Die atomare Struktur von Wasserstoff ist die einfachste.

B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

akut

Meaning

present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception

Example

The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.

Der Patient litt nach der Operation unter akuten Schmerzen.

C1 noun, verb, adjective /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/ (noun/adjective), /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ (verb)

aggregate

Aggregat, Gesamt

Meaning

A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.

Example

The data was aggregated to provide a clearer picture of the market.

Die Daten wurden aggregiert, um ein klareres Bild des Marktes zu liefern.

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 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

süchtig

Meaning

Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.

Example

Many people are addicted to social media.

Viele Menschen sind süchtig nach sozialen Medien.

B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

Vorfahre

Meaning

a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended

Example

She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.

Sie forschte in ihrem Stammbaum, um mehr über ihre Vorfahren zu erfahren.

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.

C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

Einsatz zu Beginn eines Spiels

Meaning

a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution

Example

Each player placed an ante before the game began.

Jeder Spieler setzte ein Ante, bevor das Spiel begann.

A2 noun/verb /əˈmaʊnt/

amount

Betrag

Meaning

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

Example

The total amount of money is not enough.

Der Gesamtbetrag an Geld reicht nicht aus.

C2 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

archdeacon

Erzdiakon

Meaning

A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.

Example

The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.

Der Erzdiakon half dem Bischof bei administrativen Aufgaben.

C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

Beweise oder Gründe anführen

Meaning

To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.

Example

The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.

Der Anwalt führte mehrere Beispiele an, um seinen Fall zu unterstützen.

C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

Heiligenschein

Meaning

A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.

Example

The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.

Das Gemälde zeigte den Heiligen mit einer Aureole um seinen Kopf.

C2 noun /ˈævərɪs/

avarice

gier

Meaning

extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Example

His avarice led him to exploit his workers.

Seine Gier führte dazu, dass er seine Arbeiter ausbeutete.

C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

Begleitung

Meaning

Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.

Example

The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.

Das Gericht wurde mit einer scharfen Sauce als Beilage serviert.

C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

Omen

Meaning

A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.

Example

The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.

Die dunklen Wolken wurden als Omen für einen herannahenden Sturm gedeutet.

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 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

freundlich

Meaning

in a friendly way without anger or resentment

Example

The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.

Die Scheidung wurde zwischen den beiden Parteien freundlich geregelt.

A2 noun /ˈælbəm/

album

Album

Meaning

A collection of songs or photographs compiled into a single book, record, or digital file.

Example

She showed me her travel album full of beautiful pictures.

Sie zeigte mir ihr Reisealbum voller wunderschöner Fotos.

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.

C2 noun /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

Anathema / verhasste Sache

Meaning

something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned

Example

Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.

Gewalt ist ein Anathema für ihre friedliche Natur.

C2 verb /əbˈhɔːr/

abhor

verabscheuen

Meaning

to regard with disgust and hatred

Example

She abhors cruelty to animals.

Sie verabscheut Grausamkeit gegenüber Tieren.

C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

verfügbarkeit

Meaning

the state of being able to be used or obtained

Example

The availability of clean water is crucial for health.

Die Verfügbarkeit von sauberem Wasser ist entscheidend für die Gesundheit.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

sicher; selbstbewusst

Meaning

confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain

Example

She felt assured that everything would work out.

Sie war sicher, dass alles gut ausgehen würde.

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.

C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

Notizen oder Kommentare hinzufügen

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

reichlich

Meaning

more than sufficiently; generously

Example

She was amply rewarded for her hard work.

Sie wurde großzügig für ihre harte Arbeit belohnt.

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.

C2 adjective /ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/

arborescent

baumartig

Meaning

having the appearance or characteristics of a tree; tree-like

Example

The coral had an arborescent form that resembled a miniature forest.

Das Korallenstück hatte eine baumartige Form, die einem Miniaturwald ähnelte.

B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

Annahmen

Meaning

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

Example

His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.

Seine Annahmen über das Projekt waren völlig falsch.

C2 noun /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 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

automatisieren

Meaning

To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.

Example

Many companies automate their processes to save time.

Viele Unternehmen automatisieren ihre Prozesse, um Zeit zu sparen.

B1 verb /ədˈvaɪz/

advise

raten

Meaning

to recommend what should be done; to give advice

Example

The doctor advised him to rest for a week.

Der Arzt riet ihm, eine Woche zu ruhen.

B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

ändern

Meaning

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

Example

She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.

Sie entschied sich, ihr Kleid zu ändern, damit es besser passt.

C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

allmächtig

Meaning

having unlimited power; omnipotent

Example

The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.

Der allmächtige Sturm zerstörte alles auf seinem Weg.

C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

Amnestie

Meaning

An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.

Example

The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.

Die Regierung kündigte eine Amnestie für alle politischen Gefangenen an.

B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

Schmerz

Meaning

a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

Example

He had a terrible headache after working late.

Er hatte nach der späten Arbeit starke Kopfschmerzen.

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.

B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

angemessen

Meaning

in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation

Example

She was dressed appropriately for the event.

Sie war für die Veranstaltung angemessen gekleidet.

C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

anomal

Meaning

deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected

Example

Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.

Wissenschaftler beobachteten während des Experiments ein anomalem Ergebnis.

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 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

baumbezogen

Meaning

Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.

Example

Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.

Affe sind baumbewohnende Tiere, die den größten Teil ihrer Zeit in Bäumen verbringen.

A2 verb /əˈnɔɪ/

annoy

ärgern

Meaning

to irritate or bother someone and make them feel a little angry or uncomfortable

Example

His constant humming started to annoy everyone in the room.

Sein ständiges Summen begann, jeden im Raum zu ärgern.

C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

Glück

Meaning

to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone

Example

Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

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.

B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

Anpassung

Meaning

The action or process of adapting or being adapted.

Example

Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.

Die Anpassung an den Klimawandel ist entscheidend für die Widerstandsfähigkeit.

B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

Abtreibung

Meaning

The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.

Example

The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.

Die Debatte über Abtreibung teilt weiterhin die öffentliche Meinung.

C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

Entführer

Meaning

a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away

Example

The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.

Die Polizei verhaftete den Entführer nach einer langen Suche.

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.

A2 verb /əˈtend/

attend

teilnehmen

Meaning

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

Example

I will attend the conference next week.

Ich werde nächste Woche an der Konferenz teilnehmen.

C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

adoptiv

Meaning

relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own

Example

She grew up in a loving adoptive family.

Sie wuchs in einer liebevollen Adoptivfamilie auf.

C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

Agronomie

Meaning

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

Example

Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.

Agronomie konzentriert sich auf das Bodenmanagement und die Pflanzenproduktion.

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 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

Andeutung

Meaning

An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.

Example

Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.

Ihre Geschichte enthielt eine Andeutung auf einen berühmten Mythos.

B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

Taschengeld

Meaning

a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something

Example

Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.

Kinder erhalten ein wöchentliches Taschengeld für die Hilfe bei den Hausarbeiten.

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.