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A1 noun /klɒk/

Clock

uhr
Meaning
an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time
Example
The clock on the wall shows three o'clock.
Die Uhr an der Wand zeigt drei Uhr.
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.
B1 adjective kənˈsɪs.tənt

consistent

konstant
Meaning
Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.
Example
Consistent performance leads to success.
Konstante Leistung führt zum Erfolg.
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 /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 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.
B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

Kritik
Meaning
The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something
Example
The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.
Die neue Politik hat viel Kritik von der Öffentlichkeit erhalten.
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.
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

Charakterentwicklung
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
Die Charakterentwicklung von Sydney Carton ist tiefgründig.
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

krebserregend
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
Verarbeitetes Fleisch enthält krebserregende Verbindungen.
A2 noun /ˈsɪnəmə/

cinema

Kino
Meaning
a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films
Example
We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.
Wir gingen ins Kino, um einen neuen Film zu sehen.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

kichererbsen
Meaning
round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes
Example
Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.
Lassen Sie die Kichererbsen über Nacht einweichen, bevor Sie sie kochen, um die Verdauung zu verbessern.
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

bestehen
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
Das Komitee besteht aus fünf Mitgliedern.
B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

zwingen
Meaning
To force or drive someone to do something.
Example
The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
Das Gesetz zwingt die Bürger, Steuern zu zahlen.
B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

Landkreis
Meaning
A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.
Example
She grew up in a small county in northern England.
Sie wuchs in einem kleinen Landkreis im Norden Englands auf.
C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

Schädel
Meaning
the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
Example
The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.
Die Archäologen untersuchten sorgfältig den alten Schädel.
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.
C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

scharf kritisieren / bestrafen
Meaning
to criticize or punish severely
Example
The teacher chastised the student for being late.
Der Lehrer hat den Schüler für das Zuspätkommen scharf zurechtgewiesen.
A2 noun /ˈkær.ɪk.tər/

Character

Charakter; Persönlichkeit; Eigenschaft;
Meaning
the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a novel, play, or film
Example
She showed great character by helping others during the crisis.
Sie zeigte großen Charakter, indem sie anderen während der Krise half.
A1 noun /kɑːr/

Car

Auto
Meaning
a four-wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation
Example
I drive my car to work every day.
Ich fahre jeden Tag mit meinem Auto zur Arbeit.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

Kreationen
Meaning
Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.
Example
His creations astonished the world.
Seine Kreationen erstaunten die Welt.
B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

Zelle / Zelle
Meaning
a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room
Example
The prisoner was locked in a small cell.
Der Gefangene wurde in einer kleinen Zelle eingesperrt.
C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

Glaube, Prinzip
Meaning
A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.
Example
Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.
Die Redefreiheit ist Teil seines persönlichen Glaubens.
B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

vorsichtig
Meaning
careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
Example
She was cautious about trusting strangers.
Sie war vorsichtig, als sie Fremden vertraute.
A2 noun /klaʊn/

Clown

Clown; ein komischer Entertainer, besonders einer in einem Zirkus, der ein traditionelles Kostüm und übertriebenes Make-up trägt
Meaning
a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and exaggerated makeup
Example
The children laughed loudly at the funny clown's silly antics.
Die Kinder lachten laut über die dummen Streiche des lustigen Clowns.
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

Mantel
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
Der Spion verbarg seine Identität mit einem falschen Namen.
B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

verpflichten / durchführen
Meaning
To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
Example
He committed a serious mistake in the report.
Er beging einen schweren Fehler im Bericht.
B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

kompass
Meaning
an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north
Example
The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.
Der Wanderer benutzte einen Kompass, um die richtige Richtung zu finden.
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.
C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

kolossal
Meaning
Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.
Example
The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.
Die kolossalen Pyramiden von Ägypten sind ein Wunder der Architektur.
C2 adjective /krɪˈpʌskjʊlər/

crepuscular

zum Dämmerung gehörend
Meaning
relating to twilight or active during twilight
Example
Bats are crepuscular animals, most active at dawn and dusk.
Fledermäuse sind dämmerungsaktive Tiere, die in der Dämmerung und im Morgengrauen am aktivsten sind.
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.
B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

abschließen
Meaning
to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration
Example
We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.
Wir werden das Treffen um fünf Uhr beenden.
A2 noun /ˈkær.ət/

Carrot

karotte
Meaning
a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground
Example
Carrots are rich in vitamin A.
Karotten sind reich an Vitamin A.
B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

klären
Meaning
to make clear; to explain more clearly
Example
The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.
Der Lehrer klärt das schwierige Konzept.
C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

komplize (bei einem Verbrechen)
Meaning
involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
He was found complicit in the crime.
Er wurde als Komplize im Verbrechen gefunden.
A2 noun, verb /kɒf/

cough

Husten
Meaning
a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough
Example
He has a bad cough and stayed home today.
Er hat starken Husten und blieb heute zu Hause.
C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

kosmos blume
Meaning
a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage
Example
The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.
Die Cosmos-Blumen schwangen sanft im Sommerwind über die Wiese.
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 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

Ereignisse in der Reihenfolge aufzeichnen, in der sie stattgefunden haben
Meaning
To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.
Example
She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.
Sie beschloss, ihre Reise durch einen Blog zu dokumentieren.
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.ləs/

Careless

achtslos; nachlässig; unaufmerksam; sorglos;
Meaning
not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive
Example
His careless driving caused a serious accident on the highway.
Sein achtsloses Fahren verursachte einen schweren Unfall auf der Autobahn.
A2 noun/verb /kənˈsɜːrn/

concern

Besorgnis, Angelegenheit der Besorgnis
Meaning
to relate to or affect; a matter of worry or interest
Example
Environmental issues concern all of us.
Umweltprobleme betreffen uns alle.
A2 verb /tʃɪər/

cheer

jubeln
Meaning
to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier
Example
The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.
Die Fans jubelten laut, als ihr Team ein Tor schoss.
C2 noun ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks

cybernetics

Kybernetik
Meaning
The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.
Example
Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence.
Kybernetik spielt eine entscheidende Rolle in der künstlichen Intelligenz.
C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

Mit den Prinzipien des Calvinismus erfüllen
Meaning
to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism
Example
The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.
Der Prediger versuchte, die Gemeinde mit strengen Lehren zu kalvinisieren.
C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

Cholera
Meaning
An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Example
The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.
Das Dorf erlebte nach der Flut einen Choleraausbruch.
C2 noun /kəˈkɒfəni/

cacophony

lärmschwall
Meaning
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate.
Der Lärmschwall der Hupe machte es unmöglich, sich zu konzentrieren.
C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

Glaubensbekenntnis
Meaning
A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.
Example
Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.
Ehrlichkeit war immer das zentrale Glaubensbekenntnis seines Lebens.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

Fortsetzung
Meaning
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
Example
The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.
Die Fortsetzung des Projekts hing von der Sicherstellung zusätzlicher Mittel ab.
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

Leichenschauaer
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
Der Leichenschauaer stellte fest, dass die Todesursache natürlich war.
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.
C2 noun /kɒɡˈnoʊmən/

cognomen

Familienname / Spitzname
Meaning
A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.
Example
His cognomen became widely known in literary circles.
Sein Familienname wurde in literarischen Kreisen weit bekannt.
A2 noun /ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

cigarette

Zigarette
Meaning
a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking
Example
He lit a cigarette after dinner.
Er zündete nach dem Abendessen eine Zigarette an.
B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

sich anpassen
Meaning
To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
Example
Students must conform to the school regulations.
Die Studenten müssen sich an die Schulvorschriften halten.
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

Überlegung, Nachdenken
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
Nach viel Überlegung traf er die endgültige Entscheidung.
B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

Verachtung
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
Er sprach mit Verachtung über die korrupten Beamten.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

Handel
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
Der internationale Handel hat in den letzten Jahren erheblich zugenommen.
C1 noun kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

Consolidation

Speicherfestigung
Meaning
The process of converting newly learned information into long-term memory
Example
Sleep plays a key role in memory consolidation.
Schlaf spielt eine wichtige Rolle bei der Konsolidierung von Erinnerungen.
B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

verurteilen
Meaning
To express complete disapproval of; to censure.
Example
The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.
Die Führer verurteilten die Taten als unmenschlich.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

Zitadelle
Meaning
A fortress protecting or dominating a city.
Example
The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.
Die alte Zitadelle bewachte die Stadt über Jahrhunderte.
C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

verachten
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
Er würde niemals ehrliche Arbeit verachten, egal wie bescheiden sie auch sein mag.
C1 verb /ˈkæp.saɪz/

capsize

kentern
Meaning
to overturn in the water
Example
The small fishing boat capsized during the storm.
Das kleine Fischerboot kenterte während des Sturms.
C1 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.
C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

kritisch; nörgelnd
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
Seine kritischen Bemerkungen zu jedem kleinen Detail machten das Treffen sehr unangenehm.
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 verb /ˈkɒnsɔːrt/

consort

Partner, königlicher Gemahl
Meaning
To associate with someone, typically with disapproval; also, a spouse of a reigning monarch.
Example
He was criticized for consorting with criminals.
Er wurde kritisiert, weil er mit Kriminellen verkehrte.
C2 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

erstarren
Meaning
to become thick or solid, especially from cooling
Example
The soup began to congeal after being left on the table.
Die Suppe begann zu erstarren, nachdem sie auf dem Tisch gelassen wurde.
B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

Kapazität
Meaning
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.
Example
The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.
Das Kabel hat die Kapazität, große Datenmengen zu verarbeiten.
B1 verb /kəˈmænd/

command

Befehl
Meaning
to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct
Example
The general commanded the soldiers to move forward.
Der General befahl den Soldaten, nach vorne zu gehen.
C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

ornamentale Abdeckung für ein Pferd; reiche und aufwändige Kleidung oder Dekoration
Meaning
an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration
Example
The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.
Das Pferd des Königs war mit einem goldenen Caparison geschmückt.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

kalt; scharfe Paprika;
Meaning
noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice
Example
The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.
Der Koch fügte roten Chili hinzu, um das Curry schärfer zu machen.
C1 adjective /ˈkæni/

canny

klug
Meaning
Having good judgment, especially in business or practical matters; shrewd.
Example
She made a canny investment in real estate.
Sie tätigte eine kluge Investition in Immobilien.
C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

erfinden oder zubereiten
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.
Er erdachte eine Geschichte, um seine Abwesenheit zu erklären.
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

auswählen / entfernen
Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
Die Bauern beschlossen, die kranken Tiere aus der Herde zu entfernen.
A2 noun /tʃæns/

chance

Chance
Meaning
An opportunity or possibility of something happening.
Example
He took a chance and applied for the job.
Er hat eine Chance ergriffen und sich für den Job beworben.
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.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

zentripetal
Meaning
Moving or directed toward a center.
Example
Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
Die zentripetale Kraft hält die Planeten in ihrer Umlaufbahn um die Sonne.
C1 noun /ˈkæptər/

captor

Fänger
Meaning
a person or group who has captured someone or something
Example
The hostage managed to escape from his captors.
Der Geisel konnte seinen Fängern entkommen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

kleines Partikel oder Zelle, insbesondere Blutzelle
Meaning
a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell
Example
Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.
Rote Blutkörperchen transportieren Sauerstoff durch den Körper.
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

künstlich oder erzwungen; nicht natürlich oder spontan
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
Das Ende des Films fühlte sich konstruiert und unrealistisch an.
B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

Glück
Meaning
to hold on tightly to someone or something
Example
The child clung to his mother in fear.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

griesgrämig
Meaning
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Example
The cantankerous old man complained about everything.
Der griesgrämige alte Mann beschwerte sich über alles.
B1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprəʊɡræmz

Community Programs

Gemeinschaftsprogramme
Meaning
Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.
Example
Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation.
Gemeinschaftsprogramme fördern das Bewusstsein für den Schmetterlingsschutz.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

zwangsweise
Meaning
Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.
Example
The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.
Die Regierung sah sich Kritik ausgesetzt, weil sie Zwangsmaßnahmen gegen Demonstranten ergriff.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

ständig; immer; ohne Pause
Meaning
continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping
Example
The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.
Das Baby weinte die ganze Nacht ständig.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

Volkszählung
Meaning
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
Example
The government conducted a census to update demographic data.
Die Regierung führte eine Volkszählung durch, um die demografischen Daten zu aktualisieren.
B1 noun /kənˈsjuːmər/

consumer

Verbraucher
Meaning
A person who buys and uses goods and services.
Example
The company focuses on understanding consumer needs.
Das Unternehmen konzentriert sich darauf, die Bedürfnisse der Verbraucher zu verstehen.
C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

abgekämpft und besorgt
Meaning
Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.
Example
His careworn face revealed years of struggle.
Sein abgekämpftes Gesicht verriet jahrelange Kämpfe.
B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

Strom
Meaning
a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time
Example
The river current was too strong for swimming.
Der Flussstrom war zu stark zum Schwimmen.
C2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

beschränkt
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
Ihre Entscheidungsfreiheit war durch soziale Regeln beschränkt.
B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

kombination / mischung
Meaning
The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.
Example
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
Dieses Gericht ist eine perfekte Kombination aus süßen und scharfen Aromen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

Hütte
Meaning
a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
Example
They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.
Sie verbrachten das Wochenende in einer gemütlichen Hütte in den Bergen.
A2 verb /klɪk/

click

klicken
Meaning
to press a button on a computer mouse or similar device
Example
She clicked the link to open the website.
Sie klickte auf den Link, um die Website zu öffnen.
B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

Kohlenhydrate
Meaning
Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.
Example
Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.
Vollkornprodukte sind eine großartige Quelle für gesunde Kohlenhydrate.
B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

Beitrag
Meaning
A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.
Example
His contribution to the project was vital.
Seine Beitrag zum Projekt war entscheidend.
A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

räumen
Meaning
to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent
Example
Please clear the table after dinner.
Bitte räumen Sie den Tisch nach dem Abendessen ab.
B1 verb /kənˈsʌlt/

consult

konsultieren
Meaning
To seek advice or information from someone with expertise.
Example
You should consult a doctor before starting the treatment.
Du solltest einen Arzt konsultieren, bevor du mit der Behandlung beginnst.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

griesgrämig
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
Der griesgrämige alte Mann schrie die Kinder an, weil sie in der Nähe seines Hauses spielten.
C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

kongressbezogen
Meaning
relating to a congress, especially the US Congress
Example
The bill received strong congressional support.
Das Gesetz erhielt starke kongressbezogene Unterstützung.
B2 noun /kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

conventional farming

konventionelle Landwirtschaft
Meaning
Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.
Example
Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers.
Die konventionelle Landwirtschaft steigert die Ernteproduktion unter Verwendung von Düngemitteln.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːmənˌwɛlθ/

commonwealth

Commonwealth
Meaning
an independent community or state, especially one founded for the common good; also an association of nations
Example
Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Australien ist Mitglied des Commonwealth der Nationen.
A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

kalender
Meaning
a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
Example
She marked her birthday on the calendar.
Sie markierte ihren Geburtstag im Kalender.
C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

Koagulationsmittel
Meaning
a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot
Example
The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.
Der Arzt trug ein Koagulationsmittel auf, um die Blutung schnell zu stoppen.
C2 noun /ʃəˈɡrɪn/

chagrin

Kummer
Meaning
Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
Example
She left the room in chagrin after forgetting her lines.
Sie verließ den Raum in Kummer, nachdem sie ihre Zeilen vergessen hatte.
A2 noun /kæʃ/

cash

Bargeld
Meaning
money in the form of bills or coins, not checks or credit
Example
She paid the bill in cash.
Sie bezahlte die Rechnung bar.
C1 noun /krɪˈden.ʃəl/

credential

Qualifikation, Zeugnis
Meaning
a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something
Example
She presented her credentials before starting the new job.
Sie legte ihre Qualifikationen vor, bevor sie den neuen Job begann.
C1 noun /kənˈtentmənt/

contentment

Zufriedenheit
Meaning
a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has
Example
She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.
Sie verspürte tiefe Zufriedenheit, nachdem sie anderen geholfen hatte.
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

klimaanpassung
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
Klimaanpassung gewährleistet die Resilienz gegenüber Veränderungen.
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.
A2 noun /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

college

Universität
Meaning
An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.
Example
She hopes to attend college in the city next year.
Sie hofft, nächstes Jahr in der Stadt auf die Universität zu gehen.
B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

komplex
Meaning
Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.
Example
The relationship between poverty and education is complex.
Die Beziehung zwischen Armut und Bildung ist komplex.
C1 noun kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

communal harmony

gemeinschaftliche Harmonie
Meaning
Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.
Example
Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding.
Die Aufrechterhaltung der gemeinschaftlichen Harmonie erfordert gegenseitigen Respekt und Verständnis.
B2 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

kollabieren
Meaning
to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely
Example
The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
Das alte Gebäude kollabierte nach dem Erdbeben.
A2 noun /kəˈnɛkʃən/

connection

Verbindung
Meaning
a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else
Example
There is a strong connection between exercise and health.
Es gibt eine starke Verbindung zwischen Bewegung und Gesundheit.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

kooperativ
Meaning
willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose
Example
She was very cooperative during the interview process.
Sie war während des Interviews sehr kooperativ.
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.
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 ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən

culmination

Höhepunkt. Der höchste oder dramatischste Punkt von etwas, insbesondere nach einer langen Zeit.
Meaning
The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.
Example
The project reached its culmination after years of effort.
Das Projekt erreichte seinen Höhepunkt nach jahrelangem Einsatz.
A2 noun /ˈkʌp.bɔːrd/

Cupboard

schrank
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes
Example
She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard.
Sie stellte alle Teller und Schalen im Küchenschrank ab.