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C1 verb /əˈvɛndʒ/

avenge

rächen
Meaning
to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another
Example
He vowed to avenge his brother's death.
Er schwor, den Tod seines Bruders zu rächen.
A2 noun, verb /bræntʃ/

branch

zweig
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.
Example
The company opened a new branch in Dhaka.
Das Unternehmen eröffnete eine neue Filiale in Dhaka.
C1 noun /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

bescheidenheit; demut
Meaning
the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements
Example
Despite his success, he showed great modesty.
Trotz seines Erfolgs zeigte er große Bescheidenheit.
C1 noun /buːn/

boon

Segen
Meaning
A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
Example
The internet is a boon to modern education.
Das Internet ist ein Segen für die moderne Bildung.
B1 adjective /ˈdaɪɪŋ/

Dying

sterbend; im Sterben begriffen;
Meaning
approaching death; in the process of dying; fading away
Example
The dying plant needs water immediately.
Die sterbende Pflanze braucht sofort Wasser.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɛtfəl/

fretful

unruhig
Meaning
Feeling or showing distress or irritation.
Example
The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep.
Das Baby war die ganze Nacht unruhig und konnte nicht schlafen.
C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

Primogenitur
Meaning
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
Example
Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.
Unter der Primogenitur erbte der älteste Sohn das gesamte Anwesen.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

Mörgler
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
Er ist morgens immer ein Griesgram vor dem Kaffee.
A2 noun /keɪdʒ/

Cage

käfig
Meaning
a structure with bars or wire for keeping birds or animals
Example
The parrot lives in a large cage.
Der Papagei lebt in einem großen Käfig.
B1 verb /dɪp/

dip

eintauchen
Meaning
to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again
Example
She dipped her bread into the soup.
Sie tauchte ihr Brot in die Suppe.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

unkontrollierbares Verlangen, Dinge anzuzünden
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
Der Verdächtige wurde mit Pyromanie diagnostiziert, nachdem wiederholte Brandstiftungsfälle aufgetreten waren.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

entmutigt
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
Sie fühlte sich entmutigt, nachdem sie die Prüfung zweimal nicht bestanden hatte.
A2 noun /wʊlf/

Wolf

wolf
Meaning
a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family
Example
The wolf howled at the full moon.
Der Wolf heulte zum vollen Mond.
B1 adverb /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/

unusually

ungewöhnlich
Meaning
in a way that is not typical or expected; to an uncommon degree
Example
It was unusually cold for this time of year.
Für diese Jahreszeit war es ungewöhnlich kalt.
C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

vergrößern
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Belegschaft zu vergrößern.
A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

Seite
Meaning
one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document
Example
Turn to the next page for more information.
Gehe zur nächsten Seite für weitere Informationen.
B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

verstärken
Meaning
to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant
Example
The microphone amplifies her voice.
Das Mikrofon verstärkt ihre Stimme.
B1 noun pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts

participants

teilnehmer
Meaning
People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.
Example
Participants will enjoy breathtaking views.
Teilnehmer werden atemberaubende Ausblicke genießen.
B1 adjective /ˈhɪd.ən/

Hidden

versteckt; geheim; unsichtbar
Meaning
concealed from view; kept secret; not visible or apparent
Example
There was a hidden camera in the room.
Es gab eine versteckte Kamera im Raum.
C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

Schönheitswettbewerb
Meaning
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
Example
She won first place in the beauty pageant.
Sie gewann den ersten Platz im Schönheitswettbewerb
C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

Komplize
Meaning
a person who helps another commit a crime
Example
The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.
Der Dieb wurde zusammen mit seinem Komplizen verhaftet.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

Scherz
Meaning
a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture
Example
The children laughed at the clown’s antics.
Die Kinder lachten über die Scherze des Clowns.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

ruhig
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from
Example
He remained composed even under pressure.
Er blieb ruhig, auch unter Druck.
A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

Dutzend
Meaning
a group of twelve
Example
She bought a dozen eggs from the market.
Sie kaufte ein Dutzend Eier auf dem Markt.
C1 noun /ˈɪnkwest/

inquest

Untersuchung
Meaning
A legal or official inquiry, especially into the cause of a death.
Example
The inquest revealed the cause of the accident.
Die Untersuchung enthüllte die Ursache des Unfalls.
C2 noun /ˈθɛspiən/

thespian

Schauspieler
Meaning
An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.
Example
The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country.
Das Festival war voller talentierter Schauspieler aus dem ganzen Land.
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

zittern beim Gehen
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
Der alte Mann zitterte beim Gehen die Straße entlang mit einem Stock.
C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

obszön
Meaning
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
Example
He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.
Er wurde verhaftet, weil er in der Öffentlichkeit obszöne Bemerkungen machte.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

Mangel; Defizit; Fehler
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
Trotz seiner vielen Talente hat er einige Mängel.
A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

Badezimmer
Meaning
a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower
Example
The bathroom is on the second floor.
Das Badezimmer ist im zweiten Stock.
C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

wohlhabend
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
Sie gehören zu einer wohlhabenden Familie in der Stadt.
C1 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈsɛp.tɪ.bəl

imperceptible

unmerklich
Meaning
So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive
Example
The changes in his behavior were imperceptible at first.
Die Veränderungen in seinem Verhalten waren anfangs unmerklich.
C1 verb /ˈkæp.saɪz/

capsize

kentern
Meaning
to overturn in the water
Example
The small fishing boat capsized during the storm.
Das kleine Fischerboot kenterte während des Sturms.
C1 adjective /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

verderblich
Meaning
liable to decay quickly; short-lived
Example
Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.
Lagern Sie verderbliche Lebensmittel im Kühlschrank.
B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

Kralle
Meaning
sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird
Example
The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.
Die Katze streckte ihre scharfen Krallen aus, um den Baum zu erklimmen.
C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

eingebildet
Meaning
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Example
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
Er trug ein eingebildetes Lächeln, nachdem er die Debatte gewonnen hatte.
C1 adjective ˌɪdiəsɪnˈkrætɪk

idiosyncratic

eigenartig und individuell
Meaning
Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.
Example
His idiosyncratic behavior set him apart from his colleagues.
Sein idiosynkratisches Verhalten unterschied ihn von seinen Kollegen.
C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

Tausch
Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
Sie tauschten ihre Ernten gegen handgefertigte Werkzeuge.
B1 verb /pərˈsweɪd/

persuade

Glück
Meaning
to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
Example
He persuaded his friend to join the club.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

Qual
Meaning
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Example
She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
Sie war in tiefer Qual, nachdem sie die tragische Nachricht gehört hatte.
C1 noun /ˈhɒrəˌskoʊp/

horoscope

Horoskop
Meaning
A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.
Example
She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted.
Sie las jeden Morgen ihr Horoskop, um zu sehen, was die Sterne vorhersagten.
C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

klar
Meaning
Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
Example
The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.
Der Lehrer gab eine klare Erklärung der Theorie.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

unabhängig; ohne Berücksichtigung
Meaning
without taking something into account; regardless of
Example
All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.
Alle Studenten werden gleich behandelt, unabhängig von ihrem Hintergrund.
A2 noun /peɪn/

Pain

Schmerz; körperliches Leiden oder emotionale Not
Meaning
physical suffering or discomfort; mental or emotional distress
Example
The patient felt severe pain in his back.
Der Patient fühlte starke Schmerzen in seinem Rücken.
A2 noun /ˈeər kənˈdɪʃ.ən.ər/

Air conditioner

Klimaanlage
Meaning
a system that controls the temperature, humidity, and air quality in a building or room
Example
We turned on the air conditioner because it was too hot outside.
Wir haben die Klimaanlage eingeschaltet, weil es draußen zu heiß war.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

Skulptur; Kunstwerke, die durch Schnitzen gemacht werden
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
Das Museum zeigt antike griechische Skulpturen.
C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

Unterdrückung; Misshandlung; Tyrannei;
Meaning
cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment
Example
The people fought against political oppression.
Die Menschen kämpften gegen politische Unterdrückung.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

überlegt
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
Ihre Antwort war ruhig und überlegt, nicht impulsiv.
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.
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 verb /tʃɑːr/

char

verbrannt
Meaning
To burn or scorch something so that it becomes blackened.
Example
The cook accidentally charred the steak.
Der Koch hat versehentlich das Steak verbrannt.
A2 adjective, noun /tʃaɪˈniːz/

chinese

chinesisch
Meaning
relating to China, its people, or its language
Example
We went to a Chinese restaurant last night.
Wir gingen gestern Abend in ein chinesisches Restaurant.
A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

für
Meaning
used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient
Example
This gift is for you.
Dieses Geschenk ist für dich.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Out-break

Ausbruch
Meaning
a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence
Example
The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school.
Der Ausbruch der Grippe hat viele Schüler in der Schule betroffen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtræk.tə.bəl/

intractable

unlösbar
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to manage, control, or solve.
Example
The conflict has become an intractable problem.
Der Konflikt ist zu einem unlösbaren Problem geworden.
C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

grazlos
Meaning
Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.
Example
His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.
Sein grazloses Verhalten brachte alle auf der Party in Verlegenheit.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

voller Samen; schäbig und heruntergekommen; schlecht
Meaning
squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds
Example
They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.
Sie vermeideten es, durch den schäbigen Teil der Stadt bei Nacht zu gehen.
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

empfindlich
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
Empfindliche Systeme erfordern eine präzise Handhabung.
B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

wesentlich
Meaning
Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
Example
Water is essential for life.
Wasser ist essenziell für das Leben.
B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

language apps

Sprach-Apps
Meaning
Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.
Example
Language apps make learning easier.
Sprach-Apps machen das Lernen einfacher.
C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

Dilemma; Unentschlossenheit
Meaning
a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma
Example
She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
Sie war in einem Dilemma, welches Jobangebot sie annehmen sollte.
C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

Treue
Meaning
Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.
Example
Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.
Soldaten leisten einen Treueeid auf ihr Land.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

foreshore

Ufer
Meaning
The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks
Example
Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.
Kinder spielten am Ufer, sammelten Muscheln.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

Überfülle
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
Der Raum war mit einer Überfülle an Dekorationen gefüllt.
A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

stoppen
Meaning
to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent
Example
Please stop talking during the movie.
Bitte hör auf zu reden während des Films.
C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

bezogen auf die Länder Ostasiens; orientalisch
Meaning
relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern
Example
The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.
Das Museum hat eine schöne Sammlung orientalischer Kunst.
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

Warnung
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
Der Vorschlag wurde mit einer Warnung akzeptiert.
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

Garnele
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
Der Koch bereitete ein köstliches Garnelen-Curry mit Kokosmilch zu.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

Ekel
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
Sie drückte ihren Ekel über das korrupte Verhalten des Politikers offen aus.
A1 noun wɜːrdz

words

Wörter
Meaning
A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others to form communication.
Example
Learning new words expands vocabulary.
Neue Wörter zu lernen erweitert den Wortschatz.
C1 noun /ˈrʌbəl/

rubble

Trümmer
Meaning
Broken stone, bricks, or debris from a collapsed building or structure.
Example
The rescue team searched through the rubble after the earthquake.
Das Rettungsteam suchte nach den Trümmern nach dem Erdbeben.
C1 adjective /ˈbuːzi/

boozy

alkoholreich
Meaning
containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol
Example
The party became boozy as the night went on.
Die Party wurde im Laufe der Nacht ziemlich alkoholreich.
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

mit einer Geldstrafe belegen / betrügen
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
Der korrupte Beamte wurde für sein Fehlverhalten mit einer Geldstrafe belegt.
B1 noun /ˈfæktər/

factor

Faktor
Meaning
A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.
Example
Weather is an important factor in crop production.
Das Wetter ist ein wichtiger Faktor in der Ernteproduktion.
A2 noun /tent/

Tent

zelt
Meaning
a portable shelter made of cloth or canvas; military accommodation
Example
The soldiers set up their tent in the military camp.
Die Soldaten haben ihr Zelt im Militärlager aufgebaut.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

ausgraben
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
Die Archäologen gruben antike Überreste von der Stätte aus.
C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

blutsverwandt
Meaning
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
Example
The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.
Die beiden Familien waren durch ihre Großeltern blutsverwandt.
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

schweben
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
Der Zauberer ließ den Tisch während der Show schweben.
C1 noun ˌprɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

profitability

rentabilität
Meaning
The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.
Example
Increasing sales and reducing costs boosted profitability.
Die Steigerung des Verkaufs und die Senkung der Kosten erhöhten die Rentabilität.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant

widerspenstig; trotzig
Meaning
boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient
Example
The defiant student refused to follow the rules.
Der widerspenstige Student weigerte sich, den Regeln zu folgen.
B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

kneifen
Meaning
to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount
Example
She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.
Sie gab etwas Salz in die Suppe.
C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

Bastion, Festung
Meaning
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
Example
The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
Das Schloss stand als Bastion gegen feindliche Angriffe.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

Beleuchtung
Meaning
the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light
Example
The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.
Die Beleuchtung im Restaurant schuf eine warme und gemütliche Atmosphäre.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

pompöses Geplauder
Meaning
using high-flown or pompous language
Example
The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.
Die pompöse Rede des Politikers beeindruckte die Menge.
C1 verb /vaʊtʃ/

vouch

bürgen
Meaning
to confirm or assert the truth or reliability of something
Example
I can vouch for his honesty.
Ich kann für seine Ehrlichkeit bürgen.
C1 verb /ˈlɪŋɡər/

linger

länger bleiben als nötig
Meaning
to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist
Example
The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.
Der Kaffeeduft blieb länger in der Küche.
C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

festlegen
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
Der Vertrag stipuliert, dass die Zahlung innerhalb von 30 Tagen erfolgen muss.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

kaum; kaum möglich; nur gerade
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Ich konnte meinen Augen kaum trauen.
C2 noun /ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

non sequitur

unlogische Bemerkung
Meaning
a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement
Example
His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion.
Sein Kommentar über das Wetter war ein vollständiger non sequitur während der Budgetdiskussion.
C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

verwirren
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
Das Mathematikproblem verwirrt mich völlig.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

Umfrageleiter
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
Der Umfrageleiter sagte ein knappes Wahlergebnis voraus.
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

Einlass
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
Kein Einlass ohne ein gültiges Ticket.
C1 verb /wiːld/

wield

halten, benutzen
Meaning
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
Example
The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.
Der Krieger führte sein Schwert mit großer Geschicklichkeit.
B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

Priorität
Meaning
something that is more important than other things and needs attention first
Example
Health should be our top priority.
Gesundheit sollte unsere oberste Priorität sein.
C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

pyrrhische Sieg
Meaning
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
Example
The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.
Der General erklärte die Schlacht aufgrund schwerer Verluste für einen pyrrhischen Sieg.
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

Gitterstruktur
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
Der Garten war mit einer Holz-Gitterstruktur dekoriert, die mit Ranken bedeckt war.
B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

Festlegung von Standards und vergleichende Analyse
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
Unternehmen nutzen Benchmarking, um ihre Leistung zu bewerten.
A2 noun /æd/

ad

Anzeige
Meaning
a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The company released a new ad for their smartphone.
Das Unternehmen hat eine neue Anzeige für sein Smartphone veröffentlicht.
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

Leichenschauaer
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
Der Leichenschauaer stellte fest, dass die Todesursache natürlich war.
C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

stoisch, unbeweglich
Meaning
Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.
Example
She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.
Sie blieb stoisch während der Krise, ohne Angst oder Panik zu zeigen.
C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

Ampère
Meaning
A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.
Example
The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.
Der Strom, der durch den Draht fließt, wird in Ampere gemessen.
A1 adverb /ðeər/

There

dort
Meaning
in or at that place; to that place
Example
I will meet you there at 5 PM.
Ich werde dich dort um 17 Uhr treffen.
B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

ausreichend
Meaning
to an adequate degree or extent
Example
She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.
Sie hat ausreichend gelernt, um die Prüfung zu bestehen.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈhæp.i/

Unhappy

unglücklich; traurig
Meaning
not happy; feeling sad or displeased; unfortunate or undesirable
Example
He was unhappy with the results of his exam.
Er war unglücklich über die Ergebnisse seiner Prüfung.
B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

Mythologie
Meaning
A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.
Example
Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.
Die griechische Mythologie ist voller Geschichten von Göttern und Helden.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

zurückhaltend
Meaning
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
Example
She wore an elegant but understated dress.
Sie trug ein elegantes, aber zurückhaltendes Kleid.
A2 noun /frʌnt/

front

vorne
Meaning
the forward-facing part of something
Example
The house has a garden in front.
Das Haus hat einen Garten vorne.
B2 noun /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/

Fragrance

duft; parfüm
Meaning
a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne
Example
The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the entire garden in the evening.
Der Duft der Jasminblüten erfüllte den ganzen Garten am Abend.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒmp.tjuː/

impromptu

spontan
Meaning
Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed; spontaneous.
Example
He gave an impromptu speech at the event.
Er hielt eine spontane Rede bei der Veranstaltung.
C1 noun /ˈtæbloʊ/

tableau

Tableau
Meaning
a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art
Example
The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.
Die Schauspieler erstarrten in einem Tableau, das den letzten Moment des Stücks einfing.
B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

schneiden
Meaning
to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces
Example
She chops vegetables for dinner.
Sie schneidet Gemüse für das Abendessen.
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

polygon

Polygon
Meaning
a flat shape with three or more straight sides
Example
The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.
Der Künstler zeichnete ein buntes Polygon auf die Leinwand.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪərɑːm/

firearm

Feuerwaffe
Meaning
a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant
Example
The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.
Die Polizei fand während der Untersuchung eine versteckte Feuerwaffe.
C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

festkörper mit flachen polygonalen flächen
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
Der Mathematiker studierte ein komplexes Polyeder-Modell.
C2 noun /ɡlʌt/

glut

Überangebot
Meaning
An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.
Example
There was a glut of cheap smartphones in the market.
Es gab ein Überangebot an günstigen Smartphones auf dem Markt.
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

Abholzung
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
Abholzung beschleunigt den Verlust der biologischen Vielfalt.
C1 noun, verb /ˈkɒmjuːn/

commune

Kommune / sich austauschen
Meaning
Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.
Example
She went to the countryside to commune with nature.
Sie ging aufs Land, um mit der Natur in Verbindung zu treten.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

Lockenwickler
Meaning
A small roller used for curling hair.
Example
She used a curler to style her hair for the party.
Sie benutzte einen Lockenstab, um ihre Haare für die Party zu stylen.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

in die Falle locken
Meaning
to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit
Example
The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.
Der Jäger hat das Kaninchen mit einem Netz gefangen.
B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

Futter oder Köder, um Fische oder Tiere anzulocken; absichtlich provozieren oder stören.
Meaning
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
Example
He used worms as bait to catch fish.
Er benutzte Würmer als Köder, um Fische zu fangen.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

durchlässig
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
Der Boden in diesem Bereich ist sehr durchlässig für Wasser.