C1 noun /ˈsɪstərn/

cistern

Wassertank

Meaning

A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.

Example

The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.

Das alte Haus hatte immer noch einen Wassertank zur Sammlung von Regenwasser.

C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conch

Muschel

Meaning

a large sea shell that can be used as a horn; the marine mollusk that lives in such a shell

Example

The fisherman blew the conch shell to signal the end of the day.

Der Fischer blies in die Muschel, um das Ende des Tages zu signalisieren.

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 /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

Mitwisserschaft

Meaning

the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing

Example

The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.

Der Diebstahl geschah mit der Mitwisserschaft des Sicherheitsmannes.

C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

kulminieren

Meaning

To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.

Example

Years of hard work culminated in his success.

Jahre harter Arbeit kulminierten in seinem Erfolg.

A1 noun /ˈkæm.rə/

camera

Kamera

Meaning

a device used for taking photographs or recording videos

Example

She bought a new camera for her photography class.

Sie kaufte eine neue Kamera für ihren Fotografieunterricht.

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

zufrieden

Meaning

Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.

Example

She was contented with her simple life.

Sie war zufrieden mit ihrem einfachen Leben.

B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

nachdenken

Meaning

to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully

Example

She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.

Sie saß still, um über ihre Zukunftspläne nachzudenken.

C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

zusammenkommen, eine Besprechung oder Versammlung einberufen

Meaning

to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering

Example

The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.

Der Vorstand wird sich morgen treffen, um die neue Politik zu besprechen.

B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

Diagramm

Meaning

a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram

Example

The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.

Der Lehrer benutzte ein Diagramm, um die Statistiken zu erklären.

C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

Orangenjasmin

Meaning

a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers

Example

The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.

Die Orangenjasminpflanze bildete Büschel kleiner weißer Blüten.

C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

übertrieben parteiischer Mensch

Meaning

A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.

Example

He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.

Er wurde nach seinen Bemerkungen über Frauen am Arbeitsplatz als Chauvinist bezeichnet.

B2 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

zusammenstoßen, kollidieren

Meaning

Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.

Example

The two cars collided at the intersection.

Die beiden Autos kollidierten an der Kreuzung.

C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

konjektural

Meaning

based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge

Example

His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.

Seine Erklärung war rein konjektural und fehlte an Beweisen.

B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

Schongarer

Meaning

an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures

Example

I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.

Ich habe das Huhn und das Gemüse vor der Arbeit in den Schongarer gelegt.

C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

Konsortium

Meaning

An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.

Example

The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.

Das Konsortium arbeitete gemeinsam an der Herstellung des Kabels.

A1 verb /tʃuːz/

choose

wählen

Meaning

to pick or select from several options

Example

I always choose healthy food options.

Ich wähle immer gesunde Essensoptionen.

B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

hauptsächlich

Meaning

mainly; primarily

Example

The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.

Das Festival wird hauptsächlich von jungen Leuten gefeiert.

B2 noun /kloʊv/

Clove

Nelke

Meaning

aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice

Example

She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor.

Sie fügte einige Nelken zum Glühwein hinzu, um mehr Geschmack zu verleihen.

C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.tɪf/

caitiff

Feigling

Meaning

A contemptible or cowardly person.

Example

The knight despised the caitiff who betrayed his comrades.

Der Ritter verachtete den Feigling, der seine Kameraden verraten hatte.

B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

chaos; totale unordnung; verwirrung

Meaning

complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order

Example

The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.

Das erdbeben verursachte chaos in der stadt, als gebäude einstürzten und die menschen in panik gerieten.

C1 noun ˈkɔː.pəs

corpus

eine große Sammlung linguistischer Daten, die für die Sprachforschung und Analyse verwendet wird

Meaning

A large collection of linguistic data used for language analysis and research.

Example

Linguists use a corpus to analyze language patterns.

Linguisten verwenden ein Korpus, um Sprachmuster zu analysieren.

C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

kosmologie

Meaning

the science of the origin and development of the universe

Example

She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.

Sie studierte Kosmologie, um die Ursprünge des Universums zu verstehen.

B1 noun /ˈkɒləm/

column

Säule

Meaning

A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.

Example

The ancient temple had tall marble columns.

Der alte Tempel hatte hohe Marmorsäulen.

B1 noun /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/

Comparison

Vergleich

Meaning

the act of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things

Example

The teacher made a comparison between the two poems to show their different styles.

Der Lehrer machte einen Vergleich zwischen den beiden Gedichten, um ihre unterschiedlichen Stile zu zeigen.

C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

ehelich

Meaning

relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife

Example

They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.

Sie genossen ein langes Leben voller ehelichem Glück.

C2 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

zeitgenössisch

Meaning

existing, happening, or occurring at the same time

Example

The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.

Die beiden Künstler waren zeitgenössisch und beeinflussten sich oft gegenseitig.

A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

Kreis

Meaning

a round shape; to move all the way around something

Example

The children sat in a circle.

Die Kinder saßen in einem Kreis.

C1 noun /ˈkrɛvɪs/

crevice

Riss

Meaning

a narrow crack or opening, especially in a rock or wall

Example

The lizard hid in a crevice between the stones.

Das Eidechse versteckte sich in einem Riss zwischen den Steinen.

C2 adjective /ˈkʌmli/

comely

schön

Meaning

Attractive or pleasant in appearance.

Example

The actress was known for her comely features.

Die Schauspielerin war bekannt für ihre schönen Merkmale.

B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

zugeben

Meaning

to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge

Example

He confessed his mistake to his teacher.

Er gab seinen Fehler seinem Lehrer zu.

C2 noun /kəˈræf/

carafe

Glasflasche

Meaning

a glass container without handles used for serving drinks like water or wine

Example

The waiter brought a carafe of water to the table.

Der Kellner brachte eine Glasflasche Wasser zum Tisch.

B2 noun /kʌb/

Cub

junger Bär

Meaning

a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal

Example

The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection.

Das Bärenjunges blieb zum Schutz bei seiner Mutter.

C1 noun kəˈlæt.ər.əl

collateral

Sicherheit, verpfändetes Vermögen als Kreditsicherheit

Meaning

Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.

Example

The bank requires collateral for loan approval.

Die Bank verlangt eine Sicherheit für die Kreditgenehmigung.

C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

Brechstange

Meaning

a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart

Example

He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.

Er benutzte einen Kuhfuß, um die alten Nägel zu entfernen.

B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

Zyklon

Meaning

a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm

Example

The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.

Der Zyklon verursachte schwere Überschwemmungen an der Küste.

B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

Kobra

Meaning

a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened

Example

The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.

Die Kobra hob ihren Kopf und zischte den Eindringling an.

C2 noun /ˈsɛʃən/

cession

Abtretung von Rechten oder Eigentum

Meaning

The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state.

Example

The treaty resulted in the cession of land to the neighboring country.

Der Vertrag führte zur Abtretung von Land an das benachbarte Land.

B1 noun /ˈker.ləs.nəs/

Carelessness

Nachlässigkeit; Unachtsamkeit

Meaning

failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors

Example

His carelessness with money led to serious financial problems.

Seine Nachlässigkeit mit Geld führte zu ernsthaften finanziellen Problemen.

C2 verb /kəˈraʊz/

carouse

laut feiern

Meaning

to drink and enjoy oneself noisily, often with others

Example

They stayed up all night to carouse after the victory.

Sie blieben die ganze Nacht wach, um nach dem Sieg zu feiern.

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

herzlich; aufrichtig; freundlich

Meaning

warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt

Example

She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.

Sie gab uns einen herzlichen Empfang an der Haustür.

A2 adverb /kəmˈpliːtli/

completely

völlständig

Meaning

totally; in every way possible

Example

The room was completely silent.

Der Raum war völlig still.

B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

Genehmigung / Erlaubnis

Meaning

official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects

Example

The pilot received clearance to land the plane.

Der Pilot erhielt die Genehmigung, das Flugzeug zu landen.

B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

korrupt

Meaning

dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil

Example

The politician was accused of corrupt practices.

Der Politiker wurde wegen korrupten Praktiken angeklagt.

C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

cohort

kohorte

Meaning

A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.

Example

The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.

Die Studie verfolgte eine Kohorte von Studenten über zehn Jahre.

C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

überzeugend

Meaning

Clear, logical, and convincing.

Example

His cogent argument convinced the jury.

Sein überzeugendes Argument überzeugte die Jury.

B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

chemical

chemische Substanz

Meaning

a substance produced by or used in a chemical process

Example

The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river.

Die Fabrik gibt schädliche chemische Substanzen in den Fluss ab.

C1 adjective /ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/

chauvinistic

chauvinistisch

Meaning

Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.

Example

His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues.

Seine chauvinistische Haltung entfremdete viele seiner weiblichen Kolleginnen.

C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

Massaker

Meaning

the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter

Example

The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.

Das Schlachtfeld war nach dem brutalen Krieg mit Massaker gefüllt.

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.

B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

Grausamkeit; unmenschliche Behandlung; Verhalten, das Schmerz verursacht

Meaning

behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel

Example

The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.

Die Dokumentation deckte die Grausamkeit der industriellen Tierhaltung auf.

C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

Kollektivismus

Meaning

The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.

Example

Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.

Der Kollektivismus hebt die Bedeutung der Gruppe über individuelle Interessen hervor.

C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

Gipfel

Meaning

the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity

Example

The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.

Die Wanderer erreichten den Gipfel des Berges beim Sonnenaufgang.

C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

Hibiskus

Meaning

a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors

Example

The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.

Die leuchtend roten Hibiskusblüten schmückten den Eingang des Hauses.

C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

Zentrifuge

Meaning

A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.

Example

The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.

Der Laborant benutzte eine Zentrifuge, um die Blutzellen vom Plasma zu trennen.

C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

heftig zittern; plötzlich unwillkürliche Muskelkontraktionen erleiden

Meaning

to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions

Example

The patient convulsed during the seizure.

Der Patient konvulsierte während des Anfalls.

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.

A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

Käse

Meaning

a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile

Example

She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.

Sie fügte geriebenen Käse zu der Pasta für zusätzlichen Geschmack hinzu.

A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

zentren

Meaning

The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.

Example

Centers drive regional development.

Zentren treiben die regionale Entwicklung voran.

B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

alltäglich

Meaning

ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found

Example

Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.

Smartphones sind im modernen Leben alltäglich geworden.

B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/

Caravan

Karawane

Meaning

a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas

Example

The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.

Die Karawane von Händlern überquerte die Wüste mit Kamelen, die wertvolle Waren trugen.

B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

Wettbewerbsfähigkeit

Meaning

The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.

Example

Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.

Wettbewerbsfähigkeit ist entscheidend für die wirtschaftliche Nachhaltigkeit.

B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

Koriander

Meaning

aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice

Example

Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.

Frische Korianderblätter werden über das Curry gestreut.

C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

zivilisieren

Meaning

to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior

Example

Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.

Bildung kann helfen, Gemeinschaften zu zivilisieren, indem gemeinsame Werte und Respekt gefördert werden.

B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

chaotisch; unordentlich

Meaning

in a state of complete confusion and disorder

Example

The situation became chaotic after the announcement.

Die Situation wurde chaotisch nach der Ankündigung.

B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

Kanu

Meaning

a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle

Example

They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.

Sie paddelten ihr Kanu den ruhigen Bach hinunter.

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

konsulat

Meaning

the building or office where a consul works

Example

He went to the consulate to renew his visa.

Er ging zum Konsulat, um sein Visum zu verlängern.

B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

Urheberrecht

Meaning

the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution

Example

She holds the copyright for the book.

Sie hält das Urheberrecht für das Buch.

C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

zusammenfließend

Meaning

Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.

Example

The confluent streams formed a mighty river.

Die zusammenfließenden Bäche bildeten einen mächtigen Fluss.

B2 noun /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

conviction

Überzeugung

Meaning

A firmly held belief or opinion.

Example

She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.

Sie sprach mit Überzeugung, sodass jeder ihr glaubte.

B2 noun /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

complication

Komplikation

Meaning

A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.

Example

His illness led to serious complications after surgery.

Seine Krankheit führte nach der Operation zu schweren Komplikationen.

A1 noun /keɪk/

Cake

kuchen

Meaning

a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients

Example

They ordered a chocolate cake for the birthday party.

Sie bestellten einen Schokoladenkuchen für die Geburtstagsfeier.

B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

Kondensmilch

Meaning

milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product

Example

The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.

Das Rezept verlangt nach einer Dose Kondensmilch, um das Dessert besonders cremig zu machen.

B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

komplementär; lobend; kostenlos angeboten als Höflichkeit

Meaning

expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy

Example

The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.

Das Hotel bietet kostenloses Frühstück für alle Gäste an.

B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

scharf

Meaning

sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions

Example

Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.

Ihre scharfen Bemerkungen ließen alle unwohl fühlen.

B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

Klarheit

Meaning

The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.

Example

The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.

Die Klarheit des Sprechers machte das Konzept leicht verständlich.

B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

kollektiv

Meaning

Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.

Example

Victory Day represents our collective pride.

Der Tag des Sieges repräsentiert unseren kollektiven Stolz.

A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

kaltes Getränk

Meaning

A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold

Example

I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.

Ich habe ein kaltes Getränk bestellt, um der Sommerhitze zu entkommen.

A1 noun /kæt/

Cat

Katze

Meaning

a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws

Example

The cat sat on the windowsill watching birds.

Die Katze saß auf dem Fensterbrett und beobachtete die Vögel.

C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

Katarakt / Wasserfall

Meaning

A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.

Example

The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.

Der alte Mann litt an Katarakten in beiden Augen.

B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

sich unterhalten

Meaning

to have a conversation; to talk together

Example

They conversed about literature for hours.

Sie unterhielten sich stundenlang über Literatur.

B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

Koralle

Meaning

a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral

Example

The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.

Die Koralle im Riff bietet vielen Meereslebewesen Schutz.

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

kreisförmig

Meaning

shaped like a circle; round in form

Example

The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.

Die Kinder saßen in einer kreisförmigen Anordnung um das Lagerfeuer.

B2 noun /kwɪˈziːn/

cuisine

küche

Meaning

A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.

Example

Italian cuisine is famous all over the world.

Italienische Küche ist weltweit berühmt.

C2 adjective /kənˈsʌmptɪv/

consumptive

verbrauchend

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.

Example

The doctor advised against consumptive habits.

Der Arzt riet von verbrauchenden Gewohnheiten ab.

C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

reichlich

Meaning

abundant in supply or quantity

Example

She took copious notes during the lecture.

Sie machte reichlich Notizen während der Vorlesung.

C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

ein hohes, quietschendes Geräusch machen

Meaning

to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved

Example

The old door creaked as she opened it.

Die alte Tür knarrte, als sie sie öffnete.

B1 noun /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

certificate

zertifikat

Meaning

a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification

Example

She received a certificate for completing the course.

Sie erhielt ein Zertifikat für den Abschluss des Kurses.

A2 adjective ˈkʌmftəbəl

comfortable

bequem

Meaning

Giving a feeling of physical ease and relaxation; free from hardship or unpleasant conditions.

Example

Urban planning aims to make cities more comfortable.

Die Stadtplanung zielt darauf ab, die Städte komfortabler zu machen.

C1 noun ˈkəmˌpaʊndɪŋ

compounding

Zinseszinsen

Meaning

The process whereby interest is added to an amount of money and future interest is calculated on the total.

Example

Compounding interest increases the value of investments over time.

Zinseszinsen erhöhen den Wert von Investitionen im Laufe der Zeit.

C1 adjective /ˈkræfti/

crafty

gerissen, raffiniert, betrügerisch

Meaning

skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly

Example

The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.

Der gerissene Fuchs entkam erneut den Jägern.

B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

kritisieren

Meaning

to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something

Example

The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.

Der Lehrer kritisierte die schlechte Handschrift des Schülers.

C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

seltsames Objekt

Meaning

a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity

Example

She bought a curio from the antique shop.

Sie kaufte ein seltsames Objekt im Antiquitätengeschäft.

B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

Pendeln

Meaning

Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.

Example

He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.

Er pendelt jeden Tag zwei Stunden, um sein Büro zu erreichen.

B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

bewältigen

Meaning

to deal effectively with something difficult

Example

She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.

Sie musste mit viel Druck bei der Arbeit umgehen.

C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

Gedenk

Meaning

Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.

Example

They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.

Sie gaben eine Gedenkmünze zum Jahrestag der Unabhängigkeit heraus.

B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

Widerspruch; Inkohärenz

Meaning

a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency

Example

There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.

Es gab einen klaren Widerspruch zwischen seinen Worten und seinen Taten.

C2 verb /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/

calumniate

verleumden

Meaning

To make false and damaging statements about someone; to slander.

Example

He was furious when he realized they had calumniated his reputation.

Er war wütend, als er merkte, dass sie seinen Ruf verleumdet hatten.

C2 verb /ˈkɔː.tə.raɪz/

cauterize

kauterisieren

Meaning

to burn tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection

Example

The doctor cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.

Der Arzt kauterisierte die Wunde, um die Blutung zu stoppen.

A2 noun /ˈtʃer.i/

Cherry

kirsche

Meaning

a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside

Example

She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden.

Sie pflückte frische Kirschen vom Baum in ihrem Garten.

B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

anbieten

Meaning

To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.

Example

The company catered the wedding reception.

Das Unternehmen hat das Hochzeitsessen zubereitet.

B1 noun /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

Casino

Meaning

a place where people gamble and play games of chance

Example

They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.

Sie verbrachten den Abend damit, Karten im Casino zu spielen.

B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

charmant

Meaning

Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.

Example

The village is full of charming little houses.

Das Dorf ist voller charmanter kleiner Häuser.

A2 noun /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/

community

gemeinschaft

Meaning

a group of people living in the same place or sharing common interests

Example

The community worked together to clean the park.

Die Gemeinschaft arbeitete zusammen, um den Park zu reinigen.

C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

Buchhaltungsbüro

Meaning

a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed

Example

The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.

Der Kaufmann verbrachte den größten Teil seines Tages im Buchhaltungsbüro und überprüfte die Bücher.

C2 adjective /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

circumspect

vorsichtig, bedacht, umsichtig

Meaning

Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.

Example

Investors must be circumspect before making decisions.

Investoren müssen vorsichtig sein, bevor sie Entscheidungen treffen.

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.

C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

verschmelzen

Meaning

Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.

Example

The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.

Die verschiedenen Theorien verschmolzen zu einer vereinheitlichten Idee.

C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

verschwören

Meaning

To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.

Example

The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.

Die beiden Firmen verschworen sich, um die Preise auf dem Markt festzulegen.

C1 noun /kəˈmoʊʃən/

commotion

Aufruhr

Meaning

A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.

Example

The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.

Die plötzliche Aufregung auf dem Markt zog die Aufmerksamkeit aller auf sich.

A2 verb /krɒs/

cross

überqueren

Meaning

to go from one side to another, or to pass through

Example

We crossed the river using a wooden bridge.

Wir überquerten den Fluss mit einer Holzbrücke.

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.

A2 noun /ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ/

gegenwirken

Meaning

to act against something in order to reduce its effect

Example

The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.

Das Medikament hilft, die Nebenwirkungen der Behandlung auszugleichen.