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B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

autorisieren
Meaning
to give official permission or approval for something
Example
The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.
Der Manager wird die Zahlung morgen autorisieren.
B1 adjective /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

realistic

realistisch
Meaning
having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected
Example
She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost.
Sie gab eine realistische Schätzung der Projektkosten ab.
B1 noun /θiːm/

theme

thema
Meaning
A subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation.
Example
The theme highlighted resilience and sustainability.
Das Thema hob die Resilienz und Nachhaltigkeit hervor.
C1 noun /bʊk ˈbaɪn.dər/

Book binder

Buchbinder
Meaning
a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them
Example
The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript.
Der alte Buchbinder restaurierte sorgfältig das antike Manuskript.
B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

Elite
Meaning
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.
Example
Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.
Nur die Elite wurde zu der exklusiven Veranstaltung eingeladen.
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

Eitelkeit
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Seine Eitelkeit machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

Energiesicherheit
Meaning
The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.
Example
Energy security ensures consistent supply.
Energiesicherheit stellt eine konstante Versorgung sicher.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

indivisible

unteilbar
Meaning
Not able to be divided or separated.
Example
The country's unity was indivisible despite differences.
Die Einheit des Landes war trotz der Unterschiede unteilbar.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

Mais
Meaning
a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn
Example
Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.
Landwirte in der Region bauen Mais als Hauptkultur sowohl für Nahrungsmittel als auch für Tierfutter an.
B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

betrachten
Meaning
to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at
Example
She regards him as her best friend.
Sie betrachtet ihn als ihren besten Freund.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfɛst/

infest

befallen
Meaning
to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort
Example
The old house was infested with rats.
Das alte Haus war von Ratten befallen.
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

Papst oder ein hochrangiger Bischof
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
Der Papst richtete eine Ansprache an die Nation in einer Fernsehansprache.
C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

systematische Ersparnisse
Meaning
A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule
Example
Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age.
Systematische Ersparnisse können finanzielle Krisen im Alter mildern.
C2 noun /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

ruminant

Wiederkäuer
Meaning
a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep
Example
Cows are ruminants that chew cud.
Kühe sind Wiederkäuer, die ihre Nahrung wiederkäuen.
A2 noun /ˈkʌpəl/

couple

Paar
Meaning
two people or things considered together; a pair
Example
They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years.
Sie sind ein schönes Paar und seit fünf Jahren verheiratet.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/

implausible

unplausibel
Meaning
Not seeming reasonable or probable; unlikely to be true.
Example
The story she told was so implausible that no one believed her.
Die Geschichte, die sie erzählte, war so unplausibel, dass niemand ihr glaubte.
C1 verb /ɪnˈlɪst/

enlist

einberufen
Meaning
to join or sign up, especially for military service; to secure someone's support or help
Example
He decided to enlist in the army after graduation.
Er entschloss sich, sich nach dem Abschluss in der Armee einzutragen.
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

Opfer
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
Das Land wurde durch das Opfer der Krieger befreit.
C2 adjective /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

abgenutzt und dünn durch übermäßige Nutzung
Meaning
Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.
Example
His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.
Sein abgenutzter Mantel konnte ihn im Winter nicht warm halten.
B1 preposition /ˈvɜːsəs/

versus

gegen
Meaning
against (in a competition or conflict)
Example
The team is playing versus their biggest rivals.
Das Team spielt gegen seine größten Rivalen.
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

Bienenzucht
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
Die Bienenzucht spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der Landwirtschaft, da sie die Bestäubung unterstützt.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪ.ɡən/

Pagan

Heide
Meaning
a person holding religious beliefs other than the main world religions; a heathen
Example
Ancient Romans considered early Christians to be pagans.
Die alten Römer betrachteten die frühen Christen als Heiden.
B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

wiederholen
Meaning
to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals
Example
The headache tends to recur every few weeks.
Kopfschmerzen neigen dazu, alle paar Wochen wiederzukehren.
B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

Nationalität
Meaning
The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.
Example
Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.
Ihre Nationalität ist kanadisch, obwohl sie in Frankreich geboren wurde.
C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

Klientel
Meaning
The clients or customers of a professional person or business.
Example
The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.
Die Klientel des Salons umfasst viele hochrangige Persönlichkeiten.
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/

interloper

Störenfried
Meaning
A person who becomes involved in a situation or place where they are not wanted.
Example
He felt like an interloper at the private family gathering.
Er fühlte sich wie ein Störenfried bei der privaten Familienversammlung.
C2 noun /vɜːrˈtuː/

virtu

Liebhaber von Kunst
Meaning
a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities
Example
The collector’s house was filled with objects of virtu.
Das Haus des Sammlers war voller Objekte der Virtu.
B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

aussetzen
Meaning
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
Example
The company decided to suspend his membership.
Das Unternehmen entschied sich, seine Mitgliedschaft auszusetzen.
C2 adjective /ˌdeɪ.kɒlˈteɪ/

decollete

Kleid mit tiefem Ausschnitt
Meaning
of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest
Example
She wore a decollete gown to the party.
Sie trug ein Kleid mit tiefem Ausschnitt zur Party.
C1 noun /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

Nektarine (eine Sorte von Pfirsich mit glatter Haut)
Meaning
A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
Example
She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market.
Sie kaufte einen Korb mit frischen Nektarinen auf dem Markt.
C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

Chiffre
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
Militärnachrichten werden mit einem Cipher geschützt.
B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

kollektiv
Meaning
Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.
Example
Victory Day represents our collective pride.
Der Tag des Sieges repräsentiert unseren kollektiven Stolz.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

unvergleichlich; ohne Gleichen; ohne Rivalen
Meaning
unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival
Example
Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.
Ihre unübertroffene Schönheit verzauberte alle.
B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lənt/

Violent

gewalttätig; aggressiv
Meaning
using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; very forceful or powerful
Example
The violent storm caused significant damage to the coastal areas.
Der gewalttätige Sturm verursachte erhebliche Schäden in den Küstengebieten.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɜːrt/

invert

umkehren
Meaning
To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.
Example
He inverted the glass to let the water drain out.
Er hat das Glas umgedreht, um das Wasser abfließen zu lassen.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪʒən/

elysian

himmlisch
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of paradise; delightful and heavenly.
Example
They spent an elysian week on the quiet island.
Sie verbrachten eine himmlische Woche auf der ruhigen Insel.
A1 pronoun /aɪ/

i

ich
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself
Example
I am learning English every day.
Ich lerne jeden Tag Englisch.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

zusammenfassen
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
Der Lehrer bat den Schüler, die Lektion zusammenzufassen.
B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

neblig
Meaning
Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.
Example
The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.
Die Bergstraße war an diesem nebligen Morgen gefährlich.
C1 verb /ɡraɪp/

gripe

sich beschweren
Meaning
to complain about something in an annoying way
Example
He is always griping about the weather.
Er beschwert sich immer über das Wetter.
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

sentimental
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
Sie wurde sentimental, als sie alte Familienfotos ansah.
A2 noun /bɜːrθ/

Birth

geburt; ursprung; anfang;
Meaning
the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something
Example
The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.
Die Geburt ihres ersten Kindes war ein freudiger Moment.
B1 noun əˈreɪndʒmənt

arrangement

Anordnung
Meaning
The way things are organized, positioned, or structured.
Example
The arrangement of protons in the nucleus is critical.
Die Anordnung der Protonen im Kern ist entscheidend.
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

Fassade
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
Die Glasfassade des Gebäudes spiegelte den Sonnenuntergang wider.
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

oberflächliches Wissen
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
Er hat ein oberflächliches Wissen über Spanisch.
B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

verfahren
Meaning
a course of action; often used for a legal process or event
Example
The court proceedings lasted for several hours.
Die Gerichtsverfahren dauerten mehrere Stunden.
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 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

Hersteller
Meaning
A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.
Example
The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.
Der Hersteller produziert Autos für den globalen Markt.
C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

missbilligen
Meaning
to express disapproval of something
Example
The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.
Der Lehrer missbilligte den Gebrauch von Slang in akademischen Aufsätzen.
B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

tragbare Geräte
Meaning
Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.
Example
Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.
Tragbare Geräte helfen, den Herzschlag und die körperliche Aktivität zu überwachen.
C2 noun /ˈvoʊkəbəl/

vocable

Wort
Meaning
a word, term, or sound that has meaning
Example
The dictionary contained thousands of vocables from different languages.
Das Wörterbuch enthielt Tausende von Vokabeln aus verschiedenen Sprachen.
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

Schablone
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
Der Künstler benutzte eine Schablone, um identische Sterne an die Wand zu malen.
C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

Instrument, das Änderungen des atmosphärischen Drucks aufzeichnet
Meaning
an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure
Example
The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.
Der Wissenschaftler überprüfte den Barographen auf Druckänderungen.
C1 noun /pɜːrl drɒp/

Pearl drop

Perlen Tropfen
Meaning
a single pearl used as jewelry, often in earrings or pendants
Example
The elegant pearl drop earrings complemented her outfit perfectly.
Die eleganten Perlen Tropfen Ohrringe ergänzten ihr Outfit perfekt.
C2 verb /ˈvæsɪleɪt/

vacillate

Glück
Meaning
to waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
Example
He vacillated between studying law and becoming a writer.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

relativ zu Gesetzen oder Vorschriften, die persönliche Ausgaben für Luxusgüter begrenzen
Meaning
Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.
Example
In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.
Im mittelalterlichen Europa beschränkten satzungsrechtliche Gesetze den Gebrauch teurer Stoffe auf den Adel.
B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

freiwillig
Meaning
done willingly without being forced; given or done freely
Example
She made a voluntary donation to the charity.
Sie hat eine freiwillige Spende an die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation gemacht.
C1 noun /æmˈniːʒə/

amnesia

Amnesie
Meaning
A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and could not remember her own name.
Nach dem Unfall litt sie an Amnesie und konnte ihren eigenen Namen nicht mehr erinnern.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

exuberance

Übermut
Meaning
the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated.
Ihre Übermut motivierte das gesamte Team.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

vorhersagen
Meaning
to predict or announce something before it happens
Example
The old man claimed he could foretell the future.
Der alte Mann behauptete, er könne die Zukunft vorhersagen.
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

prosperieren
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
Mit harter Arbeit und Entschlossenheit gelang es ihr, in ihrer Karriere zu prosperieren.
C1 noun ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

Erhöhung oder Erweiterung
Meaning
Increasing quantity, power or performance.
Example
The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.
Das Unternehmen investierte in die Augmentierung seiner Arbeitskraft.
B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

Biografie
Meaning
an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
Example
I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.
Ich lese eine faszinierende Biografie von Albert Einstein.
C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

anomalie
Meaning
something that deviates from the norm or expected result
Example
The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.
Der plötzliche Temperaturabfall wurde als Anomalie angesehen.
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.
B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

artikulieren
Meaning
to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly
Example
She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.
Sie konnte ihre Ideen während des Treffens artikulieren.
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ekts

projects

Projekte
Meaning
Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.
Example
These projects aim for technological breakthroughs.
Diese Projekte zielen auf technologische Durchbrüche ab.
A2 noun /ˈkʌp.bɔːrd/

Cupboard

schrank
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes
Example
She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard.
Sie stellte alle Teller und Schalen im Küchenschrank ab.
C1 adjective /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/

symphonic

symphonisch
Meaning
relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra
Example
The concert featured a symphonic masterpiece.
Das Konzert präsentierte ein symphonisches Meisterwerk.
C1 adverb /ˈɪnwərdli/

inwardly

innerlich
Meaning
In the mind or spirit; not outwardly visible.
Example
She smiled outwardly but inwardly she was worried.
Sie lächelte äußerlich, aber innerlich war sie besorgt.
B2 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

schnell; zügig; rasch;
Meaning
happening in a short time or at a fast pace
Example
The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.
Das schnelle Wachstum der Technologie hat unser tägliches Leben verändert.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/

incoercible

unbezwingbar
Meaning
Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.
Example
Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.
Ihr unbezwingbarer Geist inspirierte andere, für Gerechtigkeit zu kämpfen.
C2 verb /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪt/

incapacitate

unfähig machen
Meaning
to deprive someone or something of the ability or strength to function
Example
The severe injury incapacitated the player for the rest of the season.
Die schwere Verletzung hat den Spieler für den Rest der Saison außer Gefecht gesetzt.
C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

pragmatisch
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
Er nahm einen pragmatischen Ansatz zur Lösung der Finanzkrise.
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

methodisch
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
Seine methodische Forschung lieferte zuverlässige Ergebnisse.
C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

Skeptiker
Meaning
A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.
Example
The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.
Der Wissenschaftler war ein Skeptiker von Theorien ohne solide Beweise.
B2 adjective ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

beispiellos
Meaning
Never done or known before; without previous example.
Example
Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.
Beispiellose Fortschritte in der Wissenschaft veränderten das Leben der Menschen.
C1 verb /ʌnˈmɑːsk/

unmask

entlarven
Meaning
to remove a mask or covering; to reveal the true identity, nature, or intentions of someone or something
Example
The investigation helped unmask the real culprit behind the crime.
Die Untersuchung half, den wahren Täter zu entlarven.
B1 noun /ˈæksɛnt/

accent

Akzent
Meaning
a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country or region
Example
She spoke English with a strong French accent.
Sie sprach Englisch mit starkem französischem Akzent.
B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

politisch
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
Das Land ist politisch zwischen zwei großen Parteien geteilt.
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocracy

Theokratie
Meaning
A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.
Example
The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.
Das Land wurde als Theokratie regiert, in der religiöse Führer die höchste Autorität hatten.
C1 adjective /ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

happy-go-lucky

unbeschwert, sorglos, ohne Sorgen
Meaning
cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree
Example
She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow.
Sie hat eine fröhliche und sorglose Einstellung und macht sich nie Sorgen um morgen.
B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən

transition

Übergang
Meaning
The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
Example
The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.
Der Übergang von fossilen Brennstoffen zu erneuerbaren Energien ist entscheidend.
B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

Untertitel
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
Verwenden Sie Untertitel für ein besseres Verständnis.
C2 verb /ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/

peregrinate

Glück
Meaning
To travel or wander from place to place.
Example
He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

Glück
Meaning
A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.
Example
He saved enough money to buy a new car.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun ˈɡeɪ.mɪŋ

gaming

Videospiel spielen oder wettbewerbsorientierte Spiele
Meaning
The practice of playing video games or competitive games.
Example
Gaming has evolved into a billion-dollar industry.
Gaming hat sich zu einer milliardenschweren Industrie entwickelt.
C2 adjective /trænzˈmɪsəbl/

transmissible

übertragbar
Meaning
able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another
Example
COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease.
COVID-19 ist eine hochübertragbare Krankheit.
B2 verb /buːm/

boom

dröhnen
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
Der Donner hallte über den Himmel.
C1 verb /ˈsnɪkər/

snicker

leise lachen
Meaning
to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way
Example
The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake.
Die Schüler kicherten, als der Lehrer einen Fehler machte.
A1 noun /ˈtiː.tʃər/

Teacher

Lehrer
Meaning
a person who teaches students in a school or other educational institution
Example
The teacher explained the math problem clearly to the students.
Der Lehrer erklärte den Mathematikproblem klar den Schülern.
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

liga
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
Mehrere Clubs gründeten eine Liga, um den Sportsgeist zu fördern.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

Parodie
Meaning
an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy
Example
The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.
Die Comedy-Show enthielt eine Parodie bekannter Politiker.
A2 noun /ˈhɛdeɪk/

headache

Kopfschmerzen
Meaning
a continuous pain in the head; something that causes worry or difficulty
Example
Too much screen time can give you a terrible headache.
Zu viel Bildschirmzeit kann dir starke Kopfschmerzen bereiten.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

lebenszeit
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
Sie erreichte mehr in ihrer Lebenszeit als die meisten Menschen träumen.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

reservieren
Meaning
to keep something for future use; to book in advance
Example
I want to reserve a table for dinner.
Ich möchte einen Tisch für das Abendessen reservieren.
B1 noun /wɪdθ/

Width

Breite; Ausdehnung
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth
Example
The width of the river is about 50 meters.
Die Breite des Flusses beträgt etwa 50 Meter.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

machinate

verschwören
Meaning
to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes
Example
The rebels tried to machinate against the king.
Die Rebellen versuchten, gegen den König zu verschwören.
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

basilikum
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
Die Pasta-Sauce war mit frischem Basilikum gewürzt.
C2 noun /ˌætəlˈjeɪ/

atelier

atelier (atelier eines künstler oder designers)
Meaning
A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.
Example
The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection.
Der Maler lud uns in sein Atelier ein, um seine neue Sammlung zu sehen.
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

unproduktiv; ineffektiv
Meaning
not achieving much; not producing good results
Example
The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.
Das Treffen war unproduktiv und verschwendete die Zeit aller.
C2 verb /fɪˈlændər/

philander

flirten
Meaning
to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships
Example
He was known to philander with many women in town.
Er war dafür bekannt, mit vielen Frauen in der Stadt zu flirten.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

rejoicing

Freude
Meaning
The action of showing great joy or happiness
Example
There was much rejoicing after the victory.
Es gab viel Freude nach dem Sieg.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

außerhalb des rechtlichen Systems durchgeführt
Meaning
done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process
Example
The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.
Die Aktivisten verurteilten die extrajudiziellen Morde.
C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

nicht trennbares Leerzeichen
Meaning
a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position
Example
Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.
Verwenden Sie   in HTML, um ein Leerzeichen hinzuzufügen, das nicht in eine neue Zeile bricht.
C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

Streit, abnutzen
Meaning
As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.
Example
He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.
Er versuchte ruhig zu bleiben, aber seine Nerven begannen sich während des Streits abzunutzen.
C2 noun /vɛnˈdɪʃən/

vendition

verkauf
Meaning
The act of selling; sale.
Example
The auction was a formal vendition of the estate's assets.
Die Auktion war eine formelle Verkauf der Vermögenswerte des Anwesens.
B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

unterstützend
Meaning
providing encouragement or emotional help to someone
Example
She was very supportive during my difficult times.
Sie war während meiner schwierigen Zeiten sehr unterstützend.
B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

instanz
Meaning
An example or single occurrence of something.
Example
This is just one instance of his generosity.
Dies ist nur ein Beispiel für seine Großzügigkeit.
A1 adjective /twɛlv/

twelve

zwölf
Meaning
the number equivalent to 12
Example
There are twelve months in a year.
Es gibt zwölf Monate in einem Jahr.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

Patent
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
Er hat seine neue Erfindung patentieren lassen, um sie vor dem Kopieren zu schützen.
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.
A2 noun /læb/

lab

Labor
Meaning
a place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The students conducted an experiment in the chemistry lab.
Die Studenten führten ein Experiment im Chemielabor durch.
B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

errichten
Meaning
to build or construct something; to set upright
Example
They erected a statue in the town square.
Sie errichteten eine Statue auf dem Marktplatz.
C2 adjective /prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

presentient

vorahnung
Meaning
Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.
Example
She was presentient of the coming disaster.
Sie hatte ein Gefühl für die bevorstehende Katastrophe.
B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

Vorschlag
Meaning
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
Der Vorschlag wurde nicht akzeptiert.
C2 verb /ˈæpɪtaɪz/

appetize

Appetit anregen
Meaning
to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested
Example
The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner.
Der Duft von frischem Brot wird den Appetit der Gäste anregen.
C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

geschwollen
Meaning
Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation
Example
Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.
Ihr Knöchel war geschwollen, nachdem sie ihn beim Wandern verstaucht hatte.
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

organization

Organisation
Meaning
An organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.
Example
The organization was officially inaugurated in 2024.
Die Organisation wurde 2024 offiziell eingeweiht.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

einbetten
Meaning
to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context
Example
The journalist was embedded with the military unit.
Der Journalist war mit der Militär-Einheit eingebettet.
C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

Steinsalz
Meaning
natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt
Example
Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.
Steinsalz wird als gesünder angesehen als Tafelsalz.