B1 noun /ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/

Carpenter

Schreiner

Meaning

a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures

Example

The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.

B2 adverb /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

critically

kritisch

Meaning

in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way

Example

He was critically injured in the accident.

Er wurde bei dem Unfall kritisch verletzt.

C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

Kardiologe

Meaning

A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.

Example

She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.

Sie hat einen Termin bei einem Kardiologen wegen ihrer Brustschmerzen vereinbart.

A2 adjective /ˈkruːəl/

cruel

grausam

Meaning

Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.

Example

It was cruel to make fun of the injured boy.

Es war grausam, sich über den verletzten Jungen lustig zu machen.

C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

Kosmographie

Meaning

the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos

Example

Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.

Mittelalterliche Gelehrte praktizierten Kosmographie, um die Sterne und Planeten zu kartieren.

C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

schimpfen

Meaning

to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval

Example

The teacher chided the student for being late.

Der Lehrer schimpfte den Schüler für das Zuspätkommen.

C1 adjective /ˌkævəˈlɪər/

cavalier

gleichgültig

Meaning

showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand

Example

He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations.

Er hatte eine gleichgültige Haltung gegenüber den Sicherheitsvorschriften.

C1 adjective /ˈkæl.əs/

Callous

gefühllos; grausam; rücksichtslos

Meaning

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened

Example

He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.

Er zeigte eine kalte Missachtung der Gefühle anderer.

B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

billig/übermäßig sentimental

Meaning

tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality

Example

The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.

Der Film war lustig, aber ein bisschen zu kitschig.

A2 noun; verb /tʃæt/

chat

Plauderei

Meaning

an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way

Example

We had a long chat after dinner.

Wir hatten nach dem Abendessen eine lange Plauderei.

B1 verb /kəmˈbaɪn/

combine

kombinieren

Meaning

To bring two or more things together to form a single unit.

Example

They decided to combine their resources for the project.

Sie beschlossen, ihre Ressourcen für das Projekt zu kombinieren.

B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

Kritik

Meaning

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.

Example

The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.

Der Professor bat die Studenten, die Aufsätze der anderen zu kritisieren.

A2 verb /kənˈfjuːz/

confuse

verwirren

Meaning

To make someone unable to think clearly; to bewilder.

Example

The complex instructions confused the students.

Die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrten die Studenten.

B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

derzeit

Meaning

at the present time; now

Example

He is currently working on a new project.

Er arbeitet derzeit an einem neuen Projekt.

B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

Kompliment

Meaning

a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone

Example

She complimented him on his excellent presentation.

Sie komplimentierte ihn für seine ausgezeichnete Präsentation.

B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

gefangen

Meaning

a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined

Example

The captive was held in a small cell for several months.

Der Gefangene wurde mehrere Monate in einer kleinen Zelle gehalten.

C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

gegenintuitiv

Meaning

contrary to what one would intuitively expect

Example

His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.

Sein Ansatz scheint gegenintuitiv, aber er funktioniert tatsächlich.

C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

Offenheit

Meaning

The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.

Example

She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.

Sie sprach mit Offenheit über die Herausforderungen, denen sie gegenüberstand.

B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

Beschichtung

Meaning

A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.

Example

A protective coating prevents rust formation.

Eine schützende Beschichtung verhindert Rostbildung.

C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

Kanari

Meaning

a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions

Example

The canary sang beautifully in its cage.

Der Kanari sang wunderschön in seinem Käfig.

C2 noun /ˌser.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/

cerebration

Zerbration

Meaning

the process of thinking or using the brain actively

Example

The lecture sparked intense cerebration among the students.

Der Vortrag löste intensives Zerbration unter den Studierenden aus.

B2 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

rabe

Meaning

a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call

Example

The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.

Der Rabe krächzte laut vom Baumast.

C2 adjective /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

churlish

unhöflich

Meaning

Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.

Example

It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation.

Es wäre unhöflich, ihre freundliche Einladung abzulehnen.

C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

kariert

Meaning

Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.

Example

He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.

Er hatte eine karierten Karriere mit vielen Höhen und Tiefen.

B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

zirkuläre Wirtschaft

Meaning

An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.

Example

Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.

Die Einführung einer zirkulären Wirtschaft kann Abfall reduzieren.

C1 verb ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

circumvent

klug umgehen oder einen Weg finden, um Hindernisse oder Regeln zu umgehen

Meaning

To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.

Example

He tried to circumvent the security system.

Er versuchte, das Sicherheitssystem zu umgehen.

C1 noun /ˈsɪ.nɪk/

Cynic

zynisch; skeptische Person

Meaning

a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature

Example

The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.

Der alte Zyniker glaubte, dass Politiker nur daran interessiert waren, Stimmen zu bekommen.

C2 verb /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

crinkle

knittern

Meaning

To form small creases or wrinkles.

Example

She crinkled her nose at the strange smell.

Sie verzog die Nase bei dem seltsamen Geruch.

B1 noun /tʃɑːrm/

Charm

Charme; Zauber; Freundlichkeit

Meaning

the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; a magical spell or talisman

Example

Her natural charm and wit made her popular at social gatherings.

Ihr natürlicher Charme und Witz machten sie bei gesellschaftlichen Zusammenkünften beliebt.

C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

oberflächlich

Meaning

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

Example

He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.

Er warf einen flüchtigen Blick auf den Bericht vor der Besprechung.

B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

Kampagne

Meaning

an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations

Example

The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.

Die Umweltkampagne hat erfolgreich das Bewusstsein für den Klimawandel geschärft.

C1 adjective /ˈkɒz.mɪk/

cosmic

kosmisch, weitläufig

Meaning

relating to the universe or cosmos; vast

Example

Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe.

Astronomen studieren kosmische Phänomene, um das Universum zu verstehen.

C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

Konföderation

Meaning

a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose

Example

The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.

Die südlichen Staaten bildeten während des Bürgerkriegs eine Konföderation.

C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

keusch; tugendhaft

Meaning

pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity

Example

She lived a chaste and virtuous life.

Sie lebte ein keusches und tugendhaftes Leben.

C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

lobenswerte Initiativen

Meaning

Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.

Example

The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.

Die lobenswerten Initiativen zielen darauf ab, das Bewusstsein zu erhöhen.

C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

Laune

Meaning

a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior

Example

She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.

Sie kaufte das teure Kleid aus einer Laune heraus.

B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

komponieren

Meaning

to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself

Example

She composes beautiful songs.

Sie komponiert wunderschöne Lieder.

C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

wellig oder gefaltet

Meaning

shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded

Example

The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.

Das Dach war aus welligen Metallplatten gemacht.

B2 adjective /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

glaubwürdig

Meaning

able to be believed; convincing

Example

Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.

Ihre Erklärung war glaubwürdig genug, um den Ausschuss zu überzeugen.

C2 verb /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/

commingle

vermischen

Meaning

To mix or blend different things together.

Example

The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.

Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation vermischt keine Spenden mit Betriebsmitteln.

B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

Geständnis

Meaning

a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong

Example

The suspect made a full confession to the police.

Der Verdächtige legte der Polizei ein vollständiges Geständnis ab.

C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

überreden

Meaning

to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something

Example

She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.

Sie schaffte es, die Katze mit etwas Futter vom Baum zu locken.

C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

verwöhnt

Meaning

pampered, treated with excessive care and attention

Example

The cosseted child always got what he wanted.

Das verwöhnte Kind bekam immer, was es wollte.

C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

zusammenleben

Meaning

To live together, often as partners without being married.

Example

They decided to cohabit before getting married.

Sie beschlossen, vor der Hochzeit zusammenzuleben.

B1 noun /ˈkæləri/

calorie

Kalorie

Meaning

A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.

Example

She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food.

Sie prüft die Kalorienzahl, bevor sie verpacktes Essen isst.

C2 noun /sɛnˈtjʊəriən/

centurion

Zenturio

Meaning

A commander of a unit of one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman army.

Example

The centurion led his men into battle with courage.

Der Zenturio führte seine Männer mit Mut in die Schlacht.

C2 noun /ˈklæpər/

clapper

das Metallstück im Inneren einer Glocke, das diese schlägt, um einen Ton zu erzeugen

Meaning

The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.

Example

The clapper inside the bell was broken.

Das Metallstück im Inneren der Glocke war kaputt.

B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

Kommandant

Meaning

a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces

Example

The commander ordered his troops to advance.

Der Kommandant befahl seinen Truppen, vorzurücken.

C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

Landsmann

Meaning

a person from one's own country or rural area

Example

He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.

Er war stolz, einen Landsmann auf der internationalen Konferenz zu treffen.

B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

Gewissen, Moral, inneres Gefühl

Meaning

an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior

Example

His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.

Sein Gewissen hinderte ihn daran, seinen Eltern über seine Noten zu lügen.

B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

bauen

Meaning

to build or form something by putting parts together

Example

They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.

Sie planen, eine neue Brücke über den Fluss zu bauen.

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 /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

gemeinschaftlich

Meaning

Shared by all members of a community; for common use.

Example

The villagers worked together in the communal garden.

Die Dorfbewohner arbeiteten gemeinsam im gemeinschaftlichen Garten.

B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

Glück

Meaning

to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it

Example

You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.

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

C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

kontextualisieren

Meaning

to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings

Example

The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.

Der Lehrer hat das historische Ereignis kontextualisiert, um es für die Schüler relevanter zu machen.

C2 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

Aas

Meaning

the decaying flesh of dead animals

Example

Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.

Aasgeier ernähren sich von Aas, das auf den Feldern liegt.

B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

wählerisch

Meaning

very careful in choosing; selective

Example

She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.

Sie ist sehr wählerisch bei den Kleidern, die sie trägt.

B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

Christus

Meaning

the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity

Example

Christ is central to Christian faith.

Christus ist zentral für den christlichen Glauben.

C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

Kätzchen

Meaning

a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees

Example

The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.

Die Weidenkätzchen schaukelten sanft im Frühlingswind.

C1 noun /ˈkæv.əl.ri/

Cavalry

Kavallerie

Meaning

soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback

Example

The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.

Die Kavallerie stürmte mit großer Geschwindigkeit über das Feld.

B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪstri/

chemistry

Chemie

Meaning

the branch of science that studies substances and their interactions; also the emotional connection between people

Example

They have great chemistry and work well together.

Sie haben eine großartige Chemie und arbeiten gut zusammen.

C2 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/

ceremonious

zeremoniell und höflich

Meaning

marked by formality, politeness, or strict observance of customs

Example

He gave her a ceremonious bow before entering the hall.

Er machte eine zeremonielle Verbeugung, bevor er den Raum betrat.

B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

mürrisch

Meaning

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable

Example

The child gets cranky when he is hungry.

Das Kind wird mürrisch, wenn es Hunger hat.

B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

Champion

Meaning

a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.

Example

She became the champion after winning the final match.

Sie wurde die Championin, nachdem sie das Finalspiel gewonnen hatte.

C2 noun /kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

contiguity

Kontiguität

Meaning

the state of being in direct contact or next to each other

Example

The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade.

Die Kontiguität der beiden Länder erleichtert den Handel.

C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

Kapillare

Meaning

a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins

Example

Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.

Sauerstoff gelangt durch Kapillaren vom Blut in das Gewebe.

B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

Umstand

Meaning

a fact or condition connected with an event or action

Example

She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.

Sie hat die schwierigen Umstände tapfer gemeistert.

C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

funkeln

Meaning

to sparkle or flash brightly

Example

The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.

Die Feuerwerke funkelten über den Nachthimmel.

C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

Hahnenkammblume

Meaning

a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb

Example

The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.

Die leuchtend roten Hahnenkammblumen fügten dem Gartenbeet lebendige Farben hinzu.

B1 noun /ˌkrɪstiˈænɪti/

christianity

Christentum

Meaning

the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

Example

Christianity has millions of followers around the world.

Das Christentum hat Millionen von Anhängern auf der ganzen Welt.

A2 noun, verb /kəˈrɪər/

career

Karriere / Beruf

Meaning

As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.

Example

She built a successful career in medicine.

Sie baute eine erfolgreiche Karriere in der Medizin auf.

B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

Paprika

Meaning

sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking

Example

Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.

Fügen Sie rote und grüne Paprika hinzu, um das Gericht bunt und nahrhaft zu machen.

B1 noun /tʃɪl/

Chill

Kälte; Gefühl von Angst oder Besorgnis; entspannen

Meaning

an unpleasant feeling of coldness; a feeling of fear or anxiety; to relax

Example

There was a chill in the air as autumn approached.

Es war eine Kälte in der Luft, als der Herbst näher rückte.

A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

vorhang

Meaning

a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways

Example

She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.

Sie zog die Vorhänge zu, um das helle Sonnenlicht zu blockieren.

B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

Schrank

Meaning

a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things

Example

She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.

Sie bewahrt ihre Wintermäntel im Schrank neben der Tür auf.

C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

Keuschheit; Jungfräulichkeit; Mäßigung;

Meaning

the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity

Example

Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.

Viele religiöse Traditionen schätzen Keuschheit als eine Tugend der moralischen Reinheit.

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.

C2 adjective /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/

calorific

kalorisch

Meaning

Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.

Example

Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation.

Schokolade ist sehr kalorienreich, daher sollte sie in Maßen gegessen werden.

A2 noun /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/

classmate

Klassenkamerad

Meaning

a person who is in the same class or course of study as another

Example

I met one of my old classmates at the university event.

Ich traf einen alten Klassenkameraden bei der Universitätsveranstaltung.

B1 verb /kənˈfɜːrm/

confirm

bestätigen

Meaning

to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something

Example

The hotel will confirm your reservation by email.

Das Hotel wird Ihre Reservierung per E-Mail bestätigen.

B2 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

deshalb

Meaning

as a result; therefore

Example

He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.

Er hat nicht gelernt, und deshalb ist er in der Prüfung durchgefallen.

B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

Komplement

Meaning

something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves

Example

The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.

der Schal ergänzt ihr Outfit perfekt.

C2 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

Chancery-Gericht

Meaning

A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.

Example

The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.

Der Fall wurde vor das Chancery-Gericht zur Entscheidung gebracht.

A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

Christen

Meaning

a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

Example

She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.

Sie ist eine hingebungsvolle Christin, die jeden Sonntag in die Kirche geht.

C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

unkontrolliert bewegen

Meaning

To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.

Example

The car careened down the slippery road.

Das Auto raste unkontrolliert die rutschige Straße hinunter.

C1 noun /ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Chuckle

leises Lachen

Meaning

a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement

Example

He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.

Er gab ein leises Lachen von sich, als er den lustigen Witz hörte.

B1 noun /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

composer

Komponist

Meaning

a person who writes music, especially classical music

Example

The composer is working on a new symphony.

Der Komponist arbeitet an einer neuen Sinfonie.

B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

schneiden / clip

Meaning

to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording

Example

She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.

Sie hat den Coupon aus der Zeitung ausgeschnitten.

A1 verb /keɪm/

came

kam

Meaning

past tense of 'come'

Example

She came to the party on time.

Sie kam pünktlich zur Party.

C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/

consecrate

weihen

Meaning

to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony

Example

The church was consecrated by the bishop.

Die Kirche wurde vom Bischof geweiht.

C2 verb /ˈkænənaɪz/

canonize

kanonisieren

Meaning

To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.

Example

The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation.

Die Kirche hat den Märtyrer nach jahrelangen Untersuchungen kanonisiert.

C1 adjective /klænˈdɛstaɪn/

clandestine

geheim

Meaning

kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes

Example

They held a clandestine meeting late at night.

Sie hielten spät in der Nacht eine geheime Versammlung ab.

C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

Kompression

Meaning

The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.

Example

File compression helps reduce storage requirements.

Die Datei-Kompression hilft, den Speicherbedarf zu reduzieren.

C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

Schnelligkeit

Meaning

swiftness of movement; speed

Example

The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.

Der Soldat bewegte sich mit großer Schnelligkeit, um die Nachricht zu überbringen.

C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

Überstellung in Haft / Inhaftierung

Meaning

The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.

Example

The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.

Der Richter ordnete die Überstellung des Angeklagten in Haft an.

A2 verb ˈselɪbreɪt

celebrate

feiern

Meaning

To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

Example

Bangladesh celebrates Urban Planning Day on November 8.

Deutschland feiert den Tag der Deutschen Einheit am 3. Oktober.

A2 noun /kraʊd/

crowd

menge

Meaning

a large number of people gathered together

Example

A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert.

Eine große Menge versammelte sich, um das Konzert zu sehen.

A2 verb /klaɪm/

climb

ersteigen

Meaning

to go up using hands and feet; to ascend

Example

We decided to climb the mountain.

Wir haben beschlossen, den Berg zu erklimmen.

C1 adjective /kɑːrˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Carnivorous

karnivor

Meaning

feeding on other animals; meat-eating

Example

Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food.

Löwen sind karnivore Tiere, die andere Tiere zur Nahrung jagen.

C2 noun /ˌkæt ə ˈnaɪn ˌteɪlz/

cat-o-nine-tails

Peitsche mit neun Schwänzen

Meaning

A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.

Example

The sailor feared the cat-o-nine-tails more than the storm at sea.

Der Matrose fürchtete die Peitsche mit neun Schwänzen mehr als den Sturm auf See.

C2 adjective /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/

circuitous

umständlicher Weg

Meaning

Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.

Example

He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.

Er nahm einen umständlichen Weg, um den Verkehr zu vermeiden.

B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

klimatische Bedingungen

Meaning

The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.

Example

Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.

Für Schneefall sind bestimmte klimatische Bedingungen erforderlich.

C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

Ideale des Gemeindedienstes

Meaning

Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.

Example

Community service ideals must be taught in schools.

Gemeindedienst-Ideale müssen in den Schulen gelehrt werden.

C1 adjective /kɔɪ/

coy

schüchtern, zurückhaltend

Meaning

reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved

Example

She gave a coy smile when asked about her plans.

Sie schenkte ein schüchternes Lächeln, als sie nach ihren Plänen gefragt wurde.

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

vergleichbar

Meaning

Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.

Example

The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.

Die beiden Produkte sind in der Qualität vergleichbar, unterscheiden sich aber im Preis.

B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

Bach

Meaning

a small stream or narrow river

Example

We went fishing by the creek near our house.

Wir gingen angeln am Bach in der Nähe unseres Hauses.

C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

heilbar

Meaning

Able to be cured or healed.

Example

The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.

Der Arzt versicherte ihr, dass die Krankheit heilbar war.

B2 adjective /ˈkeər.friː/

Carefree

sorgenfrei; unbeschwert;

Meaning

free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free

Example

She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.

Sie lebte ein sorgenfreies Leben, reiste ohne Sorgen um die Welt.

A1 noun /ˈkrɪsməs/

christmas

Weihnachten

Meaning

an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25

Example

Families gather to celebrate Christmas with joy and love.

Familien versammeln sich, um Weihnachten mit Freude und Liebe zu feiern.

B1 noun /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

ceiling

Decke

Meaning

the upper interior surface of a room

Example

The ceiling of the hall was painted beautifully.

Die Decke des Saals wurde wunderschön bemalt.

B1 noun /ˈkemɪst/

chemist

Chemiker; Apotheker

Meaning

a scientist who studies chemistry; a person trained to prepare and dispense medicines

Example

The chemist analyzed the sample to determine its composition.

Der Chemiker analysierte die Probe, um ihre Zusammensetzung zu bestimmen.

B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

Waren

Meaning

Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.

Example

The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.

Die Preise von Waren wie Öl und Gold schwanken häufig.

C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

Christentum

Meaning

the worldwide body or community of Christians

Example

The news spread quickly across Christendom.

Die Nachricht verbreitete sich schnell über das Christentum.

C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

Katechismus

Meaning

A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.

Example

The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.

Der Priester lehrte den Kindern den Katechismus jeden Sonntag.

A2 noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Cricket

grille

Meaning

a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together

Example

We could hear crickets chirping in the evening.

Wir konnten abends die Grillen zirpen hören.

C1 noun /kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

capillaries

Kapillaren

Meaning

Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.

Example

Broken capillaries cause dark circles.

Kapillaren verursachen dunkle Ringe.

B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

Lehrplan

Meaning

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.

Example

The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.

Die Schule hat ihren Lehrplan aktualisiert, um mehr digitale Alphabetisierungskurse einzubeziehen.

C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

alte Frau

Meaning

An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.

Example

The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.

Die Kinder hatten Angst vor der Geschichte der bösen alten Frau im Wald.

C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

schmeicheln

Meaning

To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.

Example

She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.

Sie schaffte es, ihre Freundin zum Mitkommen auf die Reise zu überreden.

B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

Umfang

Meaning

the distance around the edge of a circle

Example

The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.

Der Lehrer bat uns, den Umfang des Kreises zu berechnen.

B1 adjective /kəmˈbaɪnd/

combined

kombiniert

Meaning

formed by bringing together separate parts or elements

Example

The combined effort of the team led to success.

Der kombinierte Einsatz des Teams führte zum Erfolg.