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B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

verschwimmen
Meaning
to make something unclear or difficult to see
Example
Tears blurred her vision.
Tränen verschwommen ihre Sicht.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒektɪd/

ejected

ausscheiden
Meaning
to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully
Example
The pilot was ejected from the aircraft during the emergency.
Der Pilot wurde während des Notfalls aus dem Flugzeug ejectet.
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Acre
Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
Der Bauer besitzt fünf Acres fruchtbares Land.
A2 verb /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

driving

fahren
Meaning
the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward
Example
She loves driving along the coast on weekends.
Sie liebt es, am Wochenende entlang der Küste zu fahren.
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

abhängig; auf Unterhalt angewiesen
Meaning
a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others
Example
As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.
Als steuerpflichtiger Abhängiger konnte sie ihre eigene Steuererklärung nicht separat einreichen.
C2 noun /ˈwɪndbæɡ/

windbag

Schwätzer
Meaning
a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak.
Jeder mied den Schwätzer auf der Party, weil er nie jemanden anderen sprechen ließ.
B2 noun /ˈmɒdəreɪtər/

moderator

Moderator
Meaning
A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.
Example
The moderator asked each panelist to share their views.
Der Moderator bat jeden Panelisten, seine Ansichten zu teilen.
B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

Epidemie
Meaning
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community
Example
The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.
Die Grippe-Epidemie betraf tausende von Menschen im ganzen Land.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

irreparabel
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
Der Schaden an dem alten Manuskript war irreparabel.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

anthropoid
Meaning
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
Example
The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.
Der Gorilla wird als ein anthropoid Affe betrachtet.
C1 verb /vəˈkeɪt/

vacate

räumen
Meaning
to leave a place; to make empty by leaving
Example
The tenants must vacate the apartment by the end of the month.
Die Mieter müssen die Wohnung bis Ende des Monats räumen.
B2 noun /ˈheɪ.trəd/

Hatred

Hass
Meaning
intense dislike or ill will; a feeling of strong aversion
Example
His hatred for injustice motivated him to become a human rights lawyer.
Sein Hass auf Ungerechtigkeit motivierte ihn, Menschenrechtsanwalt zu werden.
C1 noun /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

Dissident
Meaning
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Example
The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.
Der Dissident wurde verhaftet, weil er gegen die Regierung sprach.
C1 noun /ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/

workmanship

Qualität der Arbeit
Meaning
The skill with which something is made or the quality of something made.
Example
The workmanship of the handmade furniture was impeccable.
Die Handwerkskunst der handgefertigten Möbel war tadellos.
B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

marathon

marathon
Meaning
a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)
Example
She completed the marathon in under four hours.
Sie beendete den Marathon in weniger als vier Stunden.
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

anführen
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
Sie führte die Kampagne für Umweltbewusstsein an.
C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

adversarial
Meaning
Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.
Example
The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.
Die beiden Unternehmen haben eine feindliche Beziehung auf dem Markt.
A2 noun /ˈriː.zənz/

reasons

Gründe
Meaning
Causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event.
Example
Reasons for pollution need addressing urgently.
Die Gründe für die Verschmutzung müssen dringend angegangen werden.
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈoʊnli/

only

nur
Meaning
without others; solely
Example
He is the only person who knows the secret.
Er ist die einzige Person, die das Geheimnis kennt.
C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

sich wie Wellen aufblähen
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
Der Rauch stieg wie Wellen aus dem brennenden Gebäude auf.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

verworfen, schmutzig
Meaning
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
Example
The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.
Der Roman enthüllt die schmutzige Seite des Stadtlebens.
A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

globales Computernetzwerk
Meaning
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Example
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.
Das Internet hat die Art und Weise revolutioniert, wie wir auf Informationen zugreifen.
B1 noun /prəˈfeʃ.ən/

Profession

Beruf
Meaning
a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill
Example
Teaching is a noble profession that shapes future generations.
Lehren ist ein edler Beruf, der die zukünftigen Generationen formt.
C2 verb /ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

manumit

aus der Sklaverei befreien
Meaning
to release from slavery or servitude; to set free
Example
The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.
Der Grundbesitzer entschied sich, seine Sklaven zu befreien.
B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

Stecker
Meaning
a device used to connect or block an opening
Example
She inserted the plug into the socket.
Sie steckte den Stecker in die Steckdose.
B2 adjective ˈtaɪmləs

timeless

zeitlos
Meaning
Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.
Example
The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations.
Die zeitlose Schönheit des Gemäldes hat Kunstliebhaber über Generationen hinweg fasziniert.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrdɪnəl/

ordinal

ordinal
Meaning
Relating to the order or position of something in a sequence (first, second, third, etc.).
Example
The ordinal number 'third' indicates position in a sequence.
Die Ordinalzahl 'dritte' zeigt die Position in einer Sequenz an.
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

Betreuung
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
Sie studierte Malerei unter der Anleitung eines berühmten Künstlers.
B1 verb /rɪˈper/

repair

reparieren
Meaning
to fix something that is broken or damaged
Example
The mechanic will repair the car's engine tomorrow.
Der Mechaniker wird morgen den Motor des Autos reparieren.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/

insurgent

Aufständischer
Meaning
A person who rises in revolt against authority or government.
Example
The army arrested several insurgents after the attack.
Die Armee verhaftete mehrere Aufständische nach dem Angriff.
A2 noun /pleɪt/

Plate

Teller
Meaning
a flat, typically round dish used for serving or eating food
Example
Please put the rice on your plate.
Bitte lege den Reis auf deinen Teller.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

aggressiv
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
Sie wurde aggressiv, als ihre Ideen herausgefordert wurden.
B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

Verschwörung
Meaning
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
Example
The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.
Die Polizei deckte eine Verschwörung auf, um die Regierung zu stürzen.
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

Pestizidrückstände
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
Übermäßige Pestizidrückstände in Lebensmitteln können schädlich für die Gesundheit sein.
C1 noun /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

pendel
Meaning
A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.
Example
The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.
Der Pendel schwang vor und zurück im Inneren der Uhr.
C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

scheuern
Meaning
To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.
Example
The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.
Die engen Schuhe begannen, an seinen Fersen zu scheuern.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

understate

herunterspielen
Meaning
To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.
Example
He tends to understate his achievements.
Er neigt dazu, seine Erfolge herunterzuspielen.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæm.ər/

Glamour

Glamour; Anziehungskraft; Charme;
Meaning
an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm
Example
The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world.
Der Glamour von Hollywood zog junge Schauspieler aus der ganzen Welt an.
C1 noun /voʊɡ/

vogue

Mode
Meaning
the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time
Example
Minimalist design is currently in vogue.
Minimalistisches Design ist derzeit in Mode.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

lehrreich
Meaning
providing knowledge or information; intended to teach
Example
The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.
Die Website bietet viele lehrreiche Videos für Anfänger an.
C1 adjective /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/

haphazard

planlos
Meaning
Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.
Example
His haphazard approach led to project failure.
Seine planlose Herangehensweise führte zum Projektmisslingen.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

Shapeless

formlos
Meaning
having no definite or well-defined shape or form
Example
The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.
Der Nebel erschuf eine formlose Masse in der Ferne.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪvmənt/

pavement

Gehweg
Meaning
a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
Example
She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.
Sie ging auf dem Gehweg zur Bushaltestelle.
A1 noun /ˈbɒdi/

body

Körper
Meaning
the physical structure of a person or animal
Example
Exercise helps keep the body healthy.
Übung hilft, den Körper gesund zu halten.
C1 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

detailliert beschreiben
Meaning
To describe or portray something precisely
Example
The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.
Der Künstler stellte die Szene mit komplexen Details dar.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplaɪəbl/

impliable

implizierbar
Meaning
Capable of being implied or suggested.
Example
The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context.
Die Bedeutung der Aussage ist nicht direkt klar, aber sie ist aus dem Kontext implizierbar.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

Umwandler
Meaning
a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials
Example
The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.
Der Ingenieur benutzte einen Umwandler, um Wechselstrom in Gleichstrom umzuwandeln.
B1 verb /dɪˈnaɪ/

deny

leugnen
Meaning
to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue
Example
He denied stealing the money.
Er leugnete, das Geld gestohlen zu haben.
B1 noun /aʊl/

Owl

Eule
Meaning
a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak
Example
The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.
Die Eule rief leise in der Dunkelheit des Waldes.
A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

sandwich
Meaning
two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them
Example
I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.
Ich habe ein Hühnchen-Sandwich zum Mittagessen gemacht.
C2 noun /kɔˈrɪkə soˈbɔrnə/

Corica soborna

kachki fisch
Meaning
a small silvery fish species found in South Asian rivers, commonly used in local cuisine
Example
Corica soborna is a popular ingredient in traditional Bengali fish curry.
Corica soborna ist eine beliebte Zutat im traditionellen bengalischen Fischcurry.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ/

jarring

aufschreckend, störend
Meaning
Striking or shocking in a way that creates a strong contrast or clash.
Example
The sudden loud noise was jarring to everyone in the room.
Das plötzliche laute Geräusch war für alle im Raum erschütternd.
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

bestimmt
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
Der Vertrag ist für einen bestimmten Zeitraum von zwei Jahren.
B2 noun /fɜːr/

Fur

fell
Meaning
thick hair covering the body of animals
Example
The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.
Das Fell der Katze war weich und warm beim Anfassen.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

selbstdisziplin
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
Selbstdisziplin ist entscheidend für den langfristigen Erfolg.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

winterlich
Meaning
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
Example
The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.
Der winterliche Wind ließ alle frösteln, als sie draußen gingen.
C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

Riss
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
Es gab einen kleinen Riss im Stoff.
A2 noun /hɛlθ/

health

Gesundheit
Meaning
The state of being free from illness or injury.
Example
Exercise is important for good health.
Übung ist wichtig für eine gute Gesundheit.
A1 noun /ˈaɪs kriːm/

Ice-cream

eiscreme
Meaning
a frozen sweet dessert made from dairy products, usually served cold
Example
Children love to eat ice-cream on hot summer days.
Kinder essen gerne Eiscreme an heißen Sommertagen.
C1 noun /ˈstɪɡmə/

stigma

Stigma
Meaning
a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality
Example
There is still a stigma around mental health issues in many societies.
Es gibt immer noch ein Stigma im Zusammenhang mit psychischen Gesundheitsproblemen in vielen Gesellschaften.
A2 noun /ˈaɪtəm/

item

Artikel
Meaning
A single thing, object, or unit, often part of a list or collection.
Example
Each item on the list must be checked carefully.
Jeder Artikel auf der Liste muss sorgfältig überprüft werden.
C2 adjective /ɜːrˈbeɪn/

urbane

urbane
Meaning
showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication
Example
He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party.
Er war ein urbane Gentleman, der auf der Party alle verzauberte.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

inquisitive

neugierig
Meaning
Curious or eager to learn and ask questions.
Example
The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars.
Das neugierige Kind stellte unzählige Fragen über die Sterne.
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

übereinander legen
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
Der Editor superimposierte den Text über das Bild.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪʒ.ən.er.i/

Visionary

visionär; fantasievoll;
Meaning
having original ideas about what the future will bring; innovative; imaginative
Example
Steve Jobs was a visionary leader who revolutionized technology.
Steve Jobs war ein visionärer Führer, der die Technologie revolutionierte.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

Friseur
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
Der Friseur gab ihm einen perfekten Haarschnitt für seine Hochzeit.
A1 noun ˈstjuː.dənt

student

Student
Meaning
A person who is studying at a school or university.
Example
Students participated actively in the protests.
Die Studenten nahmen aktiv an den Protesten teil.
B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

Turm
Meaning
a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building
Example
The tower stood tall above the city.
Der Turm stand hoch über der Stadt.
A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

See
Meaning
a large body of water completely surrounded by land
Example
The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.
Der ruhige See spiegelte die Berge in seinen ruhigen Gewässern wider.
C1 adjective /ˈɛntərˌpraɪzɪŋ/

enterprising

unternehmerisch
Meaning
showing initiative and resourcefulness; willing to take risks to achieve success
Example
She is an enterprising young entrepreneur.
Sie ist eine unternehmerische junge Unternehmerin.
B1 noun /ˈsæl.ər.i/

Salary

Gehalt
Meaning
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis
Example
She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher.
Sie erhält ein gutes Gehalt für ihre Arbeit als Lehrerin.
C1 noun prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt

predicament

Zwickmühle
Meaning
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
Example
Losing both jobs put him in a financial predicament.
Beide Jobs zu verlieren brachte ihn in eine finanzielle Zwickmühle.
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.
B1 verb /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

entertain

unterhalten
Meaning
to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others
Example
The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes.
Der Komiker unterhielt das Publikum mit seinen Witzen.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

groß, schlank und biegsam, wie ein Weidenbaum
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
Sie bewegte sich mit einer willowy Eleganz über die Bühne.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

kurvige und attraktive Frau
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
Die Schauspielerin wurde als fröhliche und kurvige Frau beschrieben.
A1 noun /nɔːrθ/

north

norden
Meaning
the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south
Example
We traveled north to reach the mountains.
Wir reisten nach Norden, um die Berge zu erreichen.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈruːl/

misrule

Fehlregierung
Meaning
bad or poor governance
Example
The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule.
Das Königreich litt jahrzehntelang unter der Fehlregierung.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪ.dər/

Trader

Händler
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or financial securities for profit
Example
The trader made a good profit from selling imported goods.
Der Händler erzielte einen guten Gewinn, indem er importierte Waren verkaufte.
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

Erzbischof
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
Der Erzbischof hielt eine Predigt vor tausenden von Menschen.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

expunge

löschen
Meaning
To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.
Example
He managed to expunge the embarrassing memory from his mind.
Er hat es geschafft, die peinliche Erinnerung aus seinem Kopf zu löschen.
A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

mein
Meaning
used to indicate possession or ownership
Example
This is my book.
Das ist mein Buch.
C2 noun /kəˈbɑːdi/

kabadi

Schrotthaendler
Meaning
a person who collects and sells scrap or recyclable materials, especially in South Asia
Example
The kabadi came every week to collect old newspapers and bottles.
Der Schrotthändler sammelt alten Schrott.
C1 noun ˈɡræn.dʒər

Grandeur

Pracht
Meaning
Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.
Example
The grandeur of the Colosseum attracts millions of visitors.
Die Pracht des Kolosseums zieht Millionen von Besuchern an.
B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

Unternehmen, besonders ein gewagtes oder komplexes Projekt
Meaning
a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one
Example
The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.
Das Raumfahrtunternehmen erforderte Jahre der Planung und Vorbereitung.
B2 noun prəˈvɪʒ.ənz

provisions

Bestimmungen
Meaning
A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.
Example
Provisions must align with public aspirations.
Die Bestimmungen müssen mit den öffentlichen Bestrebungen übereinstimmen.
A1 adjective /taɪəd/

Tired

müde
Meaning
feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest
Example
I am too tired to continue working.
Ich bin zu müde, um weiterzuarbeiten.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

sarkastisch
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Sie machte eine sarkastische Bemerkung über sein Kochen.
B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

steil, übermäßig
Meaning
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
Example
The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.
Die Wanderer kletterten einen steilen Bergweg hinauf.
C1 noun səˈlɪnɪti ɪnˈtruːʒən

salinity intrusion

Salzgehaltintrusion
Meaning
The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.
Example
Salinity intrusion affects coastal regions.
Salzgehaltintrusion betrifft Küstenregionen.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

housing

unterkunft
Meaning
buildings or structures where people live; accommodation
Example
The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone.
Die Regierung arbeitet daran, für alle erschwingliche Unterkünfte bereitzustellen.
B1 adjective /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved

gut erzogen
Meaning
conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners
Example
The children were well-behaved during the ceremony.
Die Kinder waren während der Zeremonie gut erzogen.
C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

alte Fotografie
Meaning
An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.
Example
The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.
Das Museum zeigte ein seltenes Daguerreotyp von Abraham Lincoln.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/

subjacent

unterliegend
Meaning
lying immediately beneath; underlying
Example
The geological survey revealed subjacent layers of rock.
Die geologische Untersuchung zeigte unterliegende Gesteinsschichten.
A2 noun /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

childhood

Kindheit
Meaning
the period of being a child
Example
She spent her childhood in a small village.
Sie verbrachte ihre Kindheit in einem kleinen Dorf.
A2 noun /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/

Message

Nachricht
Meaning
A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another
Example
I received your message and will reply soon.
Ich habe deine Nachricht erhalten und werde bald antworten.
C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

denkbar
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe
Example
It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.
Es ist schwer zu glauben, dass ein solches Ergebnis überhaupt denkbar ist.
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

Heutzutage; in der heutigen Zeit
Meaning
at the present time; in these times
Example
Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.
Heutzutage bevorzugen die Menschen Online-Shopping.
C1 noun /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

diplomatischer Meilenstein
Meaning
A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.
Example
Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.
Die Ausrichtung des Gipfels war ein diplomatischer Meilenstein.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪlfəl/

willful

willens
Meaning
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
Example
Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble.
Ihr willensstarker Missbrauch der Regeln brachte sie in Schwierigkeiten.
A1 adjective /truː/

True

wahr; authentisch;
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine
Example
It is true that hard work leads to success.
Es ist wahr, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪf/

Unsafe

unsicher; gefährlich;
Meaning
involving or causing danger or risk; not protected from harm
Example
It is unsafe to walk alone in this neighborhood at night.
Es ist unsicher, nachts alleine in dieser Nachbarschaft zu gehen.
C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

Päpstliches Amt
Meaning
The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.
Das Papsttum spielte eine bedeutende Rolle in der mittelalterlichen europäischen Politik.
C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

akzeptabel
Meaning
good enough to be accepted, though not excellent
Example
The road is barely passable after the storm.
Die Straße ist nach dem Sturm nur schwer passierbar.
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

Signal
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
Der Schauspieler wartete auf sein Signal, bevor er die Bühne betrat.
B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

Koalition
Meaning
a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
Example
Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.
Mehrere Parteien bildeten eine Koalition, um das neue Gesetz zu verabschieden.
B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

grüne Energie
Meaning
Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.
Example
Green energy reduces environmental harm.
Grüne Energie reduziert den Umweltschaden.
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

Bissen
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
Er nahm einen großen Bissen Wasser nach dem Lauf.
A2 noun /jɑːrd/

Yard

Hof; Garten; Bereich neben einem Gebäude
Meaning
a unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet; an area of land immediately adjacent to a building
Example
The children played in the back yard.
Die Kinder spielten im Hinterhof.
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

priesterlich
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
Das Ritual hatte einen deutlich priesterlichen Charakter.
B1 verb /ˈɡɑːsɪp/

gossip

plaudern
Meaning
to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way
Example
They love to gossip about their neighbors.
Sie reden gerne über ihre Nachbarn.
B2 adjective /væst/

Vast

riesig; weit; umfangreich
Meaning
extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense
Example
The vast ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
Der weite Ozean dehnte sich bis zum Horizont aus.
C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

abgelegen
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
Sie verbrachten ihren Urlaub in einem abgelegenen Strandhaus.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/

encumbrance

last / hindernis
Meaning
a burden or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult
Example
Debt can become a serious encumbrance in life.
Schulden können ein ernstes Hindernis im Leben werden.
B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

patriotisch
Meaning
showing love for one's country
Example
The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.
Die patriotischen Bürger feierten den Unabhängigkeitstag mit großer Begeisterung.
B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

anstarren
Meaning
to look at something with a fixed gaze
Example
She stared at the painting for hours.
Sie starrte stundenlang auf das Gemälde.
B2 noun /piːk/

Peak

Gipfel
Meaning
the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity
Example
The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.
Die Bergsteiger erreichten den Gipfel des Mount Everest.
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.
A2 verb /ˈpræktɪs/

practise

üben
Meaning
to do something repeatedly to improve skill; to work in a profession
Example
She practises piano for two hours daily.
Sie übt täglich zwei Stunden Klavier.
C1 noun /pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/

parenthesis

Klammer
Meaning
A pair of curved marks ( ) used to enclose words or numbers; also an interruption or digression in speech or writing.
Example
The explanation was given in a parenthesis within the text.
Die Erklärung wurde in einer Klammer im Text gegeben.
C1 noun /roʊt/

rote

auswendig lernen
Meaning
mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding
Example
He learned the poem by rote without understanding its meaning.
Er lernte das Gedicht auswendig, ohne seinen Sinn zu verstehen.