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B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

Unternehmensfinanzierung
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
Effektive Unternehmensfinanzierung steigert die Rentabilität.
C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

Schmerz
Meaning
A state of great sorrow or distress.
Example
The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.
Die Nation war nach der Tragödie in tiefem Schmerz.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

resistent
Meaning
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Example
Resilient materials ensure durability.
Resistente Materialien gewährleisten Haltbarkeit.
B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Amphibien
Meaning
A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.
Example
A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.
Frösche sind typische Amphibien, die sowohl im Wasser als auch an Land leben.
C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

Delle
Meaning
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
Example
The accident left a dent in the car door.
Der Unfall hinterließ eine Delle in der Autotür.
C2 noun /ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

imputation

Imputation
Meaning
an accusation or attribution of blame
Example
The politician denied the imputation of corruption.
Der Politiker bestritt die Imputation der Korruption.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪmnəs/

trimness

Ordnung
Meaning
the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned
Example
Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place.
Die Ordnung in ihrem Zimmer spiegelte die Gewohnheit wider, alles an seinen Platz zurückzustellen.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

ekstatisch
Meaning
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.
Example
The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.
Die Fans waren ekstatisch, nachdem ihre Mannschaft die Meisterschaft gewonnen hatte.
A2 verb /bɛɡ/

beg

betteln
Meaning
to ask for something earnestly; to request humbly
Example
The child begged for a new toy.
Das Kind bettelte um ein neues Spielzeug.
C2 adjective /juːˈfoʊniəs/

euphonious

wohlklingend
Meaning
Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.
Example
The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.
Die euphonische Sprache des Dichters machte den Vers zu einer Freude beim Lesen.
A2 noun/verb /meɪl/

mail

Post / Brief
Meaning
Letters, packages, or email messages sent or delivered to someone.
Example
I received an important letter in the mail.
Ich habe einen wichtigen Brief per Post erhalten.
C1 noun fluˈɪd.ɪ.ti

fluidity

Flüssigkeit
Meaning
The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.
Example
The fluidity of the dancer's movements was mesmerizing.
Die Flüssigkeit der Bewegungen der Tänzerin war hypnotisierend.
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

blockieren
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
Der Zeuge versuchte, während der Untersuchung zu stonewallen.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ/

unwitting

unwissend
Meaning
Not aware of what is happening; done without realizing.
Example
She became an unwitting participant in the scam.
Sie wurde eine unwissende Teilnehmerin an dem Betrug.
B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

rau, grob
Meaning
Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.
Example
The fabric felt coarse to the touch.
Der Stoff fühlte sich rau an.
C2 noun /ˈnʌnəri/

nunnery

kloster
Meaning
A convent or building where nuns live and work.
Example
She decided to join the nunnery to devote her life to spiritual practice.
Sie entschied sich, dem Kloster beizutreten, um ihr Leben der spirituellen Praxis zu widmen.
C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

Waffenträger
Meaning
An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.
Example
The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.
Der Waffenträger eskortierte das störende Mitglied aus dem Saal.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

nautisch
Meaning
relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water
Example
He studied nautical charts before setting sail.
Er studierte nautische Karten, bevor er die Segel setzte.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

inventive

erfinderisch
Meaning
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
Example
The inventor was known for his inventive solutions to everyday problems.
Der Erfinder war bekannt für seine erfinderischen Lösungen für alltägliche Probleme.
C1 noun /ˈvɔːrtɛks/

vortex

Strudel
Meaning
A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
Example
The plane was caught in a dangerous vortex of air.
Das Flugzeug wurde in einen gefährlichen Luftstrudel geraten.
C1 noun/verb /ˈbɔɪ/ or /ˈbuːi/

buoy

Boje, etwas am Leben erhalten
Meaning
A floating marker on water; to keep something afloat or encourage someone.
Example
The news buoyed their spirits after the loss.
Die Nachricht hob ihren Geist nach dem Verlust.
C2 verb /fɔɪst/

foist

aufzwingen
Meaning
To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.
Example
He tried to foist his old books onto his friends.
Er versuchte, seine alten Bücher seinen Freunden aufzuzwingen.
C2 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

mit Drohungen sprechen
Meaning
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
Example
The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.
Der Manager drohte dem Personal, Überstunden zu machen.
B1 noun /ˈviːɪkəl/

Vehicle

Fahrzeug; Auto; Mittel
Meaning
a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land; a means of expressing or displaying something
Example
The electric vehicle is becoming more popular these days.
Das Elektrofahrzeug wird heutzutage immer beliebter.
C1 verb /ˈdʒɒsl/

jostle

drängeln
Meaning
to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd
Example
The fans jostled each other to get closer to the stage.
Die Fans drängelten einander, um näher an die Bühne zu kommen.
C2 adjective /ˈfræk.ʃəs/

Fractious

zänkisch; streitsüchtig; schwer zu kontrollieren
Meaning
irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control; bad-tempered
Example
The fractious child refused to follow any of the teacher's instructions.
Das widerspenstige Kind weigerte sich, irgendeine der Anweisungen des Lehrers zu befolgen.
A1 preposition, adverb /ˈoʊvər/

over

über
Meaning
across, on top of, or beyond
Example
The book is lying over the table.
Das Buch liegt über dem Tisch.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

Biosphäre
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
Der Klimawandel beeinflusst die gesamte Biosphäre.
A2 noun /ɡəʊlz/

goals

Ziele
Meaning
Objectives or targets that someone aims to achieve.
Example
Achieving development goals requires cooperation.
Die Erreichung der Entwicklungsziele erfordert Zusammenarbeit.
C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

Klagelied
Meaning
A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.
Example
The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
Der Chor sang ein feierliches Klagelied bei der Beerdigung.
A2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtoʊ.təl/

total

gesamt
Meaning
the whole amount; complete
Example
The total cost was too high.
Die Gesamtkosten waren zu hoch.
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

Gerücht
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
Die Anschuldigungen basierten auf Gerüchten und nicht auf konkreten Beweisen oder Zeugenaussagen.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

Desistenz
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.
Example
The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.
Das Gericht forderte ihn auf, von weiteren illegalen Aktivitäten Abstand zu nehmen.
A2 noun /ˈket.əl/

Kettle

Wasserkocher
Meaning
a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle
Example
The electric kettle whistled when the water reached boiling point.
Der elektrische Wasserkocher pfiff, als das Wasser den Siedepunkt erreichte.
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

Schutzmaßnahme
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
Es wurden neue Schutzmaßnahmen implementiert, um Datenverletzungen zu verhindern.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

Bildhauer
Meaning
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
Example
The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.
Der Bildhauer verbrachte Monate damit, eine schöne Marmorskulptur zu schaffen.
B1 adverb /ɪkˈstriːm.li/

Extremely

extrem
Meaning
to a very high degree; exceptionally
Example
The weather today is extremely hot and humid.
Das Wetter heute ist extrem heiß und schwül.
B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

Verantwortlichkeit
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
Verantwortlichkeit ist entscheidend, um Vertrauen in jedes System aufrechtzuerhalten.
B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Maschinerie
Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
Die Fabrik investierte in neue Maschinen, um die Produktion zu steigern.
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

Schlamm / Verwicklung
Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
Das Auto blieb nach dem starken Regen im Schlamm stecken.
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

Paket; Paket Landstück
Meaning
an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land
Example
The postman delivered a parcel to our door.
Der Postbote lieferte ein Paket an unsere Tür.
B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

aktivieren
Meaning
to make something start or function
Example
She pressed the button to activate the machine.
Sie drückte den Knopf, um die Maschine zu aktivieren.
B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

Probe; Übung einer Aufführung
Meaning
a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance
Example
The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.
Die letzte Probe vor der Eröffnungsnacht war perfekt.
B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

Ruheort
Meaning
A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.
Example
The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.
Der Ruheort der Märtyrer ist nahe dem Fluss.
C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

Sumpf, Verstrickung
Meaning
a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation
Example
The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.
Die Wanderer waren in einem politischen Sumpf gefangen.
A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

gefrieren
Meaning
to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold
Example
Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
Wasser friert bei null Grad Celsius.
C2 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

liefern
Meaning
to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business
Example
The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.
Das Unternehmen liefert Bio-Lebensmittel an gesundheitsbewusste Kunden.
C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

proportional
Meaning
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.
Example
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
Die Strafe sollte proportional zum Verbrechen sein.
B2 noun /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/

oatmeal

Haferbrei
Meaning
A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.
Example
She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.
Sie isst jeden Morgen eine Schüssel Haferbrei zum Frühstück.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

anstößig
Meaning
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
Example
His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.
Seine unhöflichen Bemerkungen wurden von allen Anwesenden als anstößig empfunden.
B1 noun /piːtʃ/

Peach

pfirsich
Meaning
a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center
Example
The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it.
Der Pfirsich war perfekt reif und saftig, als ich hinein biss.
C2 adjective /ˈvɒkətɪv/

vocative

Vokativ
Meaning
relating to a case in grammar used for directly addressing someone
Example
In Latin, the vocative case is used when directly calling someone by name.
Im Lateinischen wird der Vokativ verwendet, um jemanden direkt beim Namen zu rufen.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪk/

Unlike

anders; nicht ähnlich
Meaning
different from; not similar to
Example
Unlike his brother, he prefers quiet activities.
Im Gegensatz zu seinem Bruder bevorzugt er ruhige Aktivitäten.
B1 verb /əˈtɛmpt/

attempt

versuch
Meaning
to make an effort to achieve or complete something difficult
Example
He attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather.
Er versuchte, den Berg trotz des schlechten Wetters zu erklimmen.
A2 noun /klaʊd/

Cloud

wolke
Meaning
a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground
Example
Dark clouds gathered before the storm.
Dunkle Wolken sammelten sich vor dem Sturm.
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 /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

kenntnis
Meaning
Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Example
The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.
Der Richter nahm die Kenntnis des neuen Beweises zur Kenntnis.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɒli/

jolly

fröhlich
Meaning
Full of good humor and cheerfulness.
Example
The children were in a jolly mood at the party.
Die Kinder waren in einer fröhlichen Stimmung auf der Party.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

diatomisch
Meaning
Consisting of two atoms.
Example
Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.
Sauerstoff ist ein diatomisches Molekül.
C1 noun /ˈtriːtɪs/

treatise

Abhandlung
Meaning
a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail
Example
He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory.
Er schrieb ein Abhandlung über die moderne Wirtschaftstheorie.
C1 noun ˈiː.θɒs

ethos

der charakteristische Geist einer Kultur, Ära oder Gemeinschaft
Meaning
The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.
Example
The company's ethos is built on innovation and integrity.
Das Ethos des Unternehmens basiert auf Innovation und Integrität.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Matriarchin
Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
Die Matriarchin der Familie traf alle wichtigen Entscheidungen.
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.
C1 verb /ˌpoʊstˈdeɪt/

postdate

nachträglich datieren
Meaning
To assign a date later than the actual date to a document or event.
Example
She postdated the check to next month.
Sie setzte das Datum des Schecks auf den nächsten Monat.
C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

verwirrt, benebelt
Meaning
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
Example
His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.
Sein Geist fühlte sich nach der langen und erschöpfenden Besprechung verwirrt an.
C1 noun /oʊˈmɪʃ.ən/

Omission

Auslassung; Unterlassung
Meaning
the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include
Example
The omission of his name from the list was intentional.
Die Auslassung seines Namens von der Liste war absichtlich.
C2 verb /həˈmɑː.dʒə.naɪz/

homogenize

homogenisieren
Meaning
To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.
Example
The company tried to homogenize its products across global markets.
Das Unternehmen versuchte, seine Produkte auf globalen Märkten zu homogenisieren.
A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

dunkelblau
Meaning
a deep shade of blue color
Example
She wore a dark blue dress to the party.
Sie trug ein dunkelblaues Kleid zur Party.
B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

verhindert
Meaning
To stop something from happening or arising.
Example
Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.
Das warme Klima von Bangladesch verhindert Schneefall.
C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

abschreckendes Mittel
Meaning
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
Example
A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
Ein strenges Gesetz dient als abschreckendes Mittel gegen Verbrechen.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

Rundfunkanbieter
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
Der Rundfunkanbieter sendete das Spiel live an Millionen von Zuschauern.
B1 noun /ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/

Universe

Universum
Meaning
all existing matter and space; the cosmos
Example
Scientists study the universe to understand its mysteries.
Wissenschaftler studieren das Universum, um seine Geheimnisse zu verstehen.
A2 adjective /prəˈfɛʃənl/

professional

beruflich
Meaning
relating to a job that requires special training or education
Example
She is a professional dancer who performs internationally.
Sie ist eine professionelle Tänzerin, die international auftritt.
C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

Eugenik
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.
Eugenik wurde aufgrund ihrer unethischen Anwendungen in der Geschichte kritisiert.
C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

Fraktur; Knochenbruch
Meaning
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone
Example
The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.
Der Arzt bestätigte, dass er einen Haarriss in seinem Handgelenk hatte.
B1 adverb /ˈmeɪn.li/

Mainly

hauptsächlich; überwiegend
Meaning
for the most part; chiefly; primarily
Example
The conference was mainly about environmental protection and climate change.
Die Konferenz war hauptsächlich über Umweltschutz und Klimawandel.
A2 noun /ˈmɛnjuː/

menu

menü
Meaning
A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant or offered at a meal.
Example
The restaurant updated its menu with new dishes.
Das Restaurant hat sein Menü mit neuen Gerichten aktualisiert.
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

Skala / Größe anpassen
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Operationen global zu skalieren.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

signale
Meaning
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Example
Signals from deep space were detected last week.
Signale aus dem tiefen Weltraum wurden letzte Woche detektiert.
C2 noun /fəˈlɪsɪti/

felicity

Glückseligkeit
Meaning
intense happiness; the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts
Example
She was known for her felicity in conversation and cheerful nature.
Sie war bekannt für ihre Glückseligkeit in Gesprächen und ihre fröhliche Natur.
B1 noun /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ or /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪks/

economics

Ökonomie
Meaning
The study of production, consumption, and transfer of wealth.
Example
He is studying economics at university.
Er studiert Wirtschaftswissenschaften an der Universität.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

Prätense von oberflächlichem Wissen
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
Seine Rede war voller Sciolismus, der niemanden beeindruckte.
C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

asketisch
Meaning
Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.
Example
He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.
Er lebte ein asketisches Leben in den Bergen, fernab von weltlichen Annehmlichkeiten.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːpərɪzəm/

pauperism

Armut
Meaning
The state of being extremely poor.
Example
The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century.
Das Land kämpfte im 19. Jahrhundert mit zunehmender Armut.
B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

begeistert
Meaning
feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness
Example
She was delighted with the surprise gift.
Sie war begeistert von dem Überraschungsgeschenk.
B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

Preis
Meaning
something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly
Example
He won the first prize in the competition.
Er hat den ersten Preis im Wettbewerb gewonnen.
C2 verb /ɪˈnjʊər/

inure

gewöhnen
Meaning
To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
Soldiers quickly became inured to the harsh conditions.
Soldaten gewöhnten sich schnell an die harten Bedingungen.
B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

irakisch
Meaning
relating to Iraq or its people
Example
The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
Die irakische Kultur ist reich und vielfältig.
B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

Einfluss; Macht
Meaning
the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something
Example
The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.
Der positive Einfluss des Lehrers half dem Schüler, seine Lernschwierigkeiten zu überwinden.
B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

Strahl
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
Ein Sonnenstrahl brach durch die Wolken.
C2 noun /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/

ragamuffin

zerlumpter Junge
Meaning
A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.
Example
The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street.
Der kleine zerlumpte Junge bettelte auf der Straße um Essen.
B1 adjective ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ

existing

bestehend
Meaning
In existence; present; current.
Example
The commission reviews existing provisions.
Die Kommission prüft bestehende Bestimmungen.
C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

transmutieren
Meaning
to change in form, nature, or substance
Example
Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.
Alchemie versuchte, Blei in Gold zu transmutieren.
C2 verb /ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/

bifurcate

in zwei teile teilen
Meaning
to divide into two branches or parts
Example
The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill.
Die Straße verzweigt sich auf dem Hügel in zwei getrennte Wege.
A2 verb /ˈmɑːrkɪt/

market

vermarkten
Meaning
to promote and sell products or services; to advertise
Example
The company will market their new product through social media.
Das Unternehmen wird ihr neues Produkt über soziale Medien vermarkten.
B2 verb /ʌnˈfəʊld/

unfold

entfalten oder öffnen
Meaning
to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop
Example
She unfolded the letter carefully.
Sie entfaltete den Brief vorsichtig.
C1 adjective /ˈneɪzl/

nasal

nasal
Meaning
Relating to the nose; a sound produced through the nose.
Example
He spoke with a nasal voice due to his cold.
Er sprach mit einer nasalen Stimme aufgrund seiner Erkältung.
C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

in ungeordneter Weise
Meaning
In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.
Example
The children ran pell-mell through the playground.
Die Kinder rannten in ungeordneter Weise durch den Spielplatz.
B1 verb /pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪtɪŋ/

participating

teilnehmen
Meaning
Taking part in an activity or event.
Example
He is participating in the Antarctic expedition.
Er nimmt an der antarktischen Expedition teil.
C1 adjective /ˌnɒn ɪɡˈzɪstənt/

non-existent

nicht existent
Meaning
not real or not present; lacking existence
Example
The supposed evidence turned out to be non-existent.
Der angebliche Beweis stellte sich als nicht existent heraus.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

scheinbar, anscheinend ruhig
Meaning
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.
Er war scheinbar ruhig trotz des Chaos um ihn herum.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

mit Seife bedeckt; schäumend
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
Die Teller waren nach dem Spülen immer noch seifig.
B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

gegenseitige Interaktion
Meaning
The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.
Example
The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.
Der Lehrer förderte mehr Interaktion zwischen den Schülern.
C1 noun /ˈsɪvɪks/

civics

Politische Bildung
Meaning
the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works
Example
Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens.
Politische Bildung hilft Schülern, ihre Bürgerpflichten zu verstehen.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

Gottesdienst
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
Sie versammeln sich jeden Sonntag zum Gottesdienst.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbæləns/

Unbalanced

unausgeglichen; instabil
Meaning
not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable
Example
The unbalanced table kept wobbling.
Der unausgeglichene Tisch wackelte.
B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

Hafen
Meaning
A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.
Example
Ports improve maritime trade.
Häfen verbessern den maritimen Handel.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌsti/

musty

muffig, modrig oder mit feuchtem Geruch
Meaning
having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
Example
The old books had a musty odor.
Die alten Bücher hatten einen muffigen Geruch.
C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

Alibi
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
Sie hatte ein starkes Alibi, das bewies, dass sie während des Diebstahls im Kino war.
C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

Schlucht
Meaning
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
Example
The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.
Der Fluss grub eine tiefe Schlucht durch die Berge.
B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

Ausgabe
Meaning
a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication
Example
The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.
Die neueste Ausgabe des Magazins wurde schnell verkauft.
B1 verb /rɪˈviːl/

reveal

aufdecken
Meaning
to make known or show something that was hidden
Example
The investigation revealed the truth.
Die Untersuchung enthüllte die Wahrheit.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

Sonnenblume
Meaning
a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun
Example
The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.
Das Sonnenblumenfeld sah im hellen Sonnenlicht erstaunlich aus.
C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

süßer Likör
Meaning
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Example
She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.
Sie servierte ein kleines Glas Kirschlikör nach dem Abendessen.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

Weingut
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
Das alte Weingut war mit Weinreben bedeckt.
A1 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

Gruppe
Meaning
A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.
Example
The students formed a study group.
Die Studenten bildeten eine Lerngruppe.
C2 noun /ˈændaɪərn/

andiron

Metallhalter für Holz
Meaning
a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs
Example
The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace.
Die Holzscheite ruhten auf den Andirons im alten Kamin.
C1 adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

ostentatious

protzig
Meaning
Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.
Example
He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party.
Er trug eine protzige goldene Kette zur Party.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

Kurkuma-Pulver
Meaning
ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties
Example
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.
Fügen Sie eine Prise Kurkuma-Pulver zum Curry hinzu, um Farbe und Geschmack zu verleihen.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

veralten
Meaning
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
Example
The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.
Der Aufstieg der Digitalkameras machte die traditionelle Filmfotografie veraltet.
C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

nerven, belästigen
Meaning
To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.
Example
The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.
Der Reporter hörte nicht auf, den Politiker mit Fragen zu nerven.