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B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

Glück
Meaning
in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively
Example
The detective examined the evidence closely.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

Cauliflower

blumenkohl
Meaning
white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds
Example
Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.
Gerösteter Blumenkohl ist eine leckere und gesunde Beilage.
B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

spitzentechnologie, innovativ, hochmodern
Meaning
The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.
Example
This company develops cutting-edge technology.
Dieses Unternehmen entwickelt Spitzentechnologie.
C1 noun /koʊˈɜː.ʃən/

coercion

Zwang
Meaning
The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
Example
Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.
Cyberkriminelle setzen Zwang ein, um Informationen zu extrahieren.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

benachbart
Meaning
sharing a common border; touching
Example
The two continguous houses shared a wall.
Die beiden benachbarten Häuser teilten sich eine Wand.
B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

mutig; furchtlos; zeigt Mut im Angesicht der Gefahr
Meaning
brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger
Example
The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.
Der mutige Feuerwehrmann rettete die Familie aus dem brennenden Gebäude.
C1 noun /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

Katharsis
Meaning
The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.
Example
Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.
Das Schreiben in ihrem Tagebuch war eine Form der Katharsis für sie.
B2 noun ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

cybersecurity

Cybersicherheit
Meaning
The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks
Example
Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.
Cybersicherheit sorgt für sichere digitale Abläufe.
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

verstehen
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
Es ist schwierig, das Ausmaß der Katastrophe zu begreifen.
C2 verb /kənˈdjuːs/

conduce

beitragen
Meaning
To help bring about a particular result; to contribute to something.
Example
Regular exercise conduces to better health.
Regelmäßige Bewegung trägt zu besserer Gesundheit bei.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

Mitwirkender
Meaning
a person who gives something to help achieve a result
Example
He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
Er war ein regelmäßiger Mitwirkender der lokalen Zeitung.
B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

kubanisch
Meaning
relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture
Example
We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.
Wir haben einen köstlichen kubanischen Kaffee im Café genossen.
A2 adjective /ˈkʌlərfəl/

colorful

bunt
Meaning
having bright colors; full of variety or interest
Example
The festival was full of colorful decorations.
Das Festival war voller bunter Dekorationen.
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 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.
B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

konsekutiv
Meaning
following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential
Example
She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.
Sie gewann drei aufeinanderfolgende Spiele im Turnier.
C1 noun /krʌˈsteɪʃən/

crustacean

aquatisches Tier mit hartem Panzer
Meaning
an aquatic animal with a hard shell, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps
Example
Crabs and lobsters are well-known crustaceans.
Krabben und Hummer sind bekannte Krebstiere.
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

kreative Ausstellungen
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
Die kreativen Ausstellungen hoben die Möglichkeiten des Recyclings hervor.
B1 noun /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

Charity

Wohltätigkeit; Großzügigkeit; Altruismus
Meaning
the voluntary giving of help to those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others
Example
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity for education.
Der wohlhabende Geschäftsmann spendete Millionen für wohltätige Zwecke im Bildungsbereich.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/

Compositor

Komponist
Meaning
a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions
Example
The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper.
Der Komponist arrangierte sorgfältig den Text für die Zeitung.
C1 noun /kɑst/

Caste

Kaste; Kastensystem
Meaning
a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society
Example
The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.
Das alte Kastensystem teilte die Gesellschaft in verschiedene soziale Gruppen.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

ritterlich
Meaning
Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.
Example
He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.
Er war ritterlich, öffnete immer Türen für andere.
C2 noun ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

computational communication

computergestützte Kommunikation
Meaning
Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.
Example
Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.
Computergestützte Kommunikation verändert die Art und Weise, wie wir Informationen teilen.
B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

Glück
Meaning
large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides
Example
The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun, adjective /klɛərˈvɔɪənt/

clairvoyant

Hellseher/Hellseherin
Meaning
a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses
Example
The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon.
Die Hellseherin sagte voraus, dass sie bald ins Ausland reisen würde.
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

beschränkung
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
Zeit ist die größte Einschränkung bei der Fertigstellung des Projekts.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

Betrug
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, Betrug begangen zu haben, um die Wahl zu gewinnen.
C1 noun /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/

concerto

Musikalische Komposition
Meaning
a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra
Example
She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.
Sie spielte ein Mozart-Konzert mit dem Orchester.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛntrəl/

central

zentral
Meaning
Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.
Example
Water is central to human survival.
Wasser ist zentral für das Überleben des Menschen.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

Kenner
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
Sie ist eine wahre Kennerin der feinen Kunst.
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 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

cosmogony

Kosmogonie
Meaning
the study or theory of the origin of the universe
Example
The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history.
Das Buch bietet einen Überblick über verschiedene Kosmogonien im Laufe der Geschichte.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

continence

Enthaltsamkeit
Meaning
self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires
Example
He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.
Er übte Enthaltsamkeit, um sich auf sein Studium zu konzentrieren.
C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

plötzlicher, starker Regen
Meaning
a sudden and very heavy rainfall
Example
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
Das Picknick wurde durch einen plötzlichen, starken Regen ruiniert.
B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

ungeschickt
Meaning
awkward in movement or lacking skill
Example
He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.
Er ist so ungeschickt, dass er ständig Dinge fallen lässt.
C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

Lärm, Krach
Meaning
A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.
Example
The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.
Der Lärm der Kirchenglocken füllte den Stadtplatz.
C1 noun ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

centralization

Zentralisierung
Meaning
The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.
Example
Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making.
Exzessive Zentralisierung kann die Entscheidungsfindung verlangsamen.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.kɔːd/

concord

Übereinstimmung oder Harmonie
Meaning
Agreement or harmony between people or groups.
Example
The leaders worked towards international concord.
Die Führer arbeiteten auf internationale Übereinstimmung hin.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

Höflichkeit, gegenseitiger Respekt
Meaning
Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.
Example
The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.
Das Treffen wurde mit Höflichkeit und Respekt durchgeführt.
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conck

Muschel
Meaning
a shell, especially a large spiral one used as a horn or for decoration
Example
The priest blew the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony.
Der Priester blies in die Muschel, um den Beginn der Zeremonie zu signalisieren.
C1 noun /ˈkælkjʊləs/

calculus

Kalkül
Meaning
A branch of mathematics concerned with rates of change and accumulation; also a hard mineral deposit in the body such as on teeth.
Example
Calculus is essential for advanced studies in physics and engineering.
Der Kalkül ist für fortgeschrittene Studien in Physik und Ingenieurwesen unerlässlich.
B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

Kapelle
Meaning
A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.
Example
The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.
Das Paar heiratete in einer kleinen Kapelle auf dem Land.
C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

Hellsehen
Meaning
the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight
Example
She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.
Sie behauptete, Hellsehen zu haben und sagte die Zukunft voraus.
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.
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.
C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

Meister / Gewinner
Meaning
an informal word for champion or winner.
Example
He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.
Er ist der neue Meister des Boxturniers.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒŋɡruənt/

congruent

kongruent
Meaning
in agreement or harmony; having the same shape and size in geometry
Example
Their values are congruent with the goals of the organization.
Ihre Werte stimmen mit den Zielen der Organisation überein.
B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

Beratung
Meaning
The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.
Example
Consultation was essential.
Die Beratung war wesentlich.
A2 verb ˈsɛləbreɪtɪŋ

celebrating

feiern
Meaning
The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages.
Das Feiern von Bewusstseinstagen hilft, wichtige Botschaften zu verbreiten.
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.
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

erheblich
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
Das Projekt erforderte eine erhebliche Menge an Zeit und Geld.
C1 noun /ˈklɛmənsi/

clemency

Gnade
Meaning
mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone
Example
The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.
Der Richter zeigte Gnade und verringerte seine Strafe.
B1 adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

creative

kreativ
Meaning
Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.
Example
She is very creative in her writing.
Sie ist sehr kreativ in ihrem Schreiben.
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.
B1 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

engagiert
Meaning
Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.
Example
She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.
Sie ist eine engagierte Lehrerin, die sich tief um ihre Schüler kümmert.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

Cashewnüsse
Meaning
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.
Cashewnüsse werden oft in indischen Süßigkeiten und Currys verwendet.
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.
B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

Katastrophe
Meaning
A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.
Example
The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.
Das Erdbeben war eine Katastrophe für die gesamte Region.
C1 adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Conclusive

abschließend; entscheidend; eine Angelegenheit endgültig klärend
Meaning
final; decisive; settling a matter completely
Example
The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.
Die Beweise waren eindeutig und ließen keinen Raum für Zweifel.
A2 noun /ˈkʌzn/

cousin

Cousin/Cousine
Meaning
A child of one's uncle or aunt.
Example
My cousin is coming to visit us this weekend.
Mein Cousin kommt dieses Wochenende zu uns.
B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

konsolidieren
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, seine Marktposition zu konsolidieren.
A2 verb /ˈkɑːpi/

copy

kopieren
Meaning
to make an identical reproduction of something
Example
Please copy this document for the meeting.
Bitte kopieren Sie dieses Dokument für das Treffen.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

herablassend
Meaning
having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority
Example
Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.
Ihr herablassender Ton verärgerte ihre Kollegen.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

Cashewnuss
Meaning
a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.
Cashewnüsse werden oft in der Küche und als gesunder Snack verwendet.
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.
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzd/

confused

verwirrt
Meaning
unable to think clearly; uncertain or puzzled
Example
She felt confused by the complicated instructions.
Sie war wegen der komplizierten Anweisungen verwirrt.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

cycloid

Zyklidkurve
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line
Example
The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.
Die Zyklidkurve wird häufig in Mathematik und Physik studiert.
A1 verb /keɪm/

came

kam
Meaning
past tense of 'come'
Example
She came to the party on time.
Sie kam pünktlich zur Party.
C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

Kurator
Meaning
a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection
Example
The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.
Der Kurator organisierte eine neue Ausstellung antiker Artefakte.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

warnend
Meaning
serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
Example
The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.
Der Bericht gibt eine warnende Botschaft über unkontrollierte Ausgaben.
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

zusammenarbeiten
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
Freiwillige arbeiten oft mit lokalen Organisationen zusammen.
A2 noun /kɔːrs/

course

Kurs, Weg oder eine Reihe von Bildungslektionen
Meaning
a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons
Example
She enrolled in a computer science course.
Sie hat sich für einen Informatikkurs eingeschrieben.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

versöhnlich
Meaning
intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing
Example
She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.
Sie sprach in einem versöhnlichen Ton, um die Spannung abzubauen.
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.
A2 verb /kənˈtɪn.juːd/

continued

fortgesetzt
Meaning
Kept happening or carried on without stopping.
Example
She continued working despite the challenges.
Sie fuhr fort zu arbeiten, trotz der Herausforderungen.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

Konzession
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
Das Unternehmen machte mehrere Konzessionen während der Verhandlungen.
B1 noun ˈtʃɑː.dʒɪŋ

charging

Laden
Meaning
The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.
Example
Electric vehicle charging stations are increasing in cities.
Ladestationen für Elektrofahrzeuge nehmen in Städten zu.
C1 noun /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

Kameradschaft, Freundschaft, Verbundenheit
Meaning
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
Example
The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.
Die Kameradschaft unter den Teammitgliedern war inspirierend.
C2 verb /kəˈvɔrt/

cavort

tanzen vor Freude
Meaning
to jump or dance around excitedly
Example
The children cavorted happily in the garden.
Die Kinder sprangen fröhlich im Garten.
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

Übereinstimmung
Meaning
The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.
Example
The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.
Das Produkt wurde auf Übereinstimmung mit den Sicherheitsstandards getestet.
C1 noun kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

cognition

Kognition
Meaning
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Example
Cognition plays a key role in learning.
Kognition spielt eine Schlüsselrolle beim Lernen.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

fest; real; greifbar; konkret
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
Wir benötigen konkrete Beweise, um unsere Behauptungen zu stützen.
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 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

kohäreren
Meaning
To stick together; to be united logically or physically.
Example
The ideas in his essay cohere well.
Die Ideen in seinem Aufsatz kohieren gut.
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

cartographer

Kartograf
Meaning
A person who makes maps.
Example
The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory.
Der Kartograf zeichnete sorgfältig die Karte des neuen Gebiets.
C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

Kanon
Meaning
A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.
Example
The book is now considered part of the literary canon.
Das Buch wird jetzt als Teil des literarischen Kanons betrachtet.
C1 adverb /ˈkɔːrdiəli/

Cordially

herzlich
Meaning
in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely
Example
You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony.
Sie sind herzlich zu unserer Hochzeitsfeier eingeladen.
B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

Vorsicht
Meaning
Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.
Example
Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.
Forscher gaben eine Warnung bezüglich des nicht nachhaltigen Fischens heraus.
C1 noun /kənˈsep.ʃən/

Conception

Konzeption; Idee; Befruchtung
Meaning
the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving
Example
The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.
Die Konzeption dieses innovativen Projekts dauerte mehrere Monate intensiven Brainstormings.
B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

kanone
Meaning
large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells
Example
The castle was defended by several large cannons.
Das Schloss wurde von mehreren großen Kanonen verteidigt.
B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

Krebs
Meaning
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
Example
The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.
Der Krebs krabbelte seitwärts über den Sand.
B2 verb /siːs/

cease

aufhören
Meaning
to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something
Example
The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.
Der Lärm hörte auf, sobald die Kinder hineingingen.
A2 noun /kəˈlek.ʃən/

Collection

Sammlung; Kollektion; Archiv
Meaning
a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting
Example
She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library.
Sie hat eine beeindruckende Sammlung von alten Büchern in ihrer Bibliothek.
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.
B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

Hausarbeit
Meaning
A routine task, especially a household duty.
Example
Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.
Das Abwaschen ist meine am wenigsten bevorzugte Hausarbeit.
B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

singen
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
Die Mönche singen Gebete im Tempel.
A2 adverb /kəmˈpliːtli/

completely

völlständig
Meaning
totally; in every way possible
Example
The room was completely silent.
Der Raum war völlig still.
B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

einschränken / kontrollieren
Meaning
to restrain, control, or limit something
Example
The government took steps to curb inflation.
Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen, um die Inflation einzudämmen.
B1 noun /kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Convenience

bequemlichkeit
Meaning
the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; a thing that contributes to an easy way of life
Example
The convenience of online shopping has changed how people buy products.
Die Bequemlichkeit des Online-Shoppings hat die Art und Weise verändert, wie Menschen Produkte kaufen.
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.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

Konsequenz
Meaning
A result or effect of an action or condition.
Example
Every action has a consequence.
Jede Handlung hat eine Konsequenz.
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.
C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

körpergewichtstraining
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
Sie macht jeden Morgen Kalisthenie im Park.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/

chafing

reiben bis es schmerzt
Meaning
To make sore by rubbing; to become irritated.
Example
The rough shoes were chafing his heels.
Die rauen Schuhe rieben an seinen Fersen.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

Koma
Meaning
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.
Example
The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.
Der Patient blieb mehrere Wochen im Koma.
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Ente
Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
Der Artikel erwies sich als nichts weiter als eine Ente.
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.
B1 noun /keɪv/

Cave

höhle; kavität;
Meaning
a large underground chamber in a hill or cliff; a hollow space in rock
Example
The explorers discovered ancient paintings on the cave walls.
Die Forscher entdeckten antike Malereien an den Wänden der Höhle.
A2 adjective kɑːm

calm

ruhig
Meaning
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.
Example
The calm environment supports healing.
Die ruhige Umgebung unterstützt die Heilung.
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 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

konfrontieren
Meaning
to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict
Example
She had to confront her fears before making the speech.
Sie musste sich ihren Ängsten stellen, bevor sie die Rede hielt.
B1 verb kənˈsjuːmz

consumes

verbrauchen
Meaning
Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).
Example
An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually.
Eine Person verbraucht jährlich etwa 20 kg Plastik.
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.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

im Uhrzeigersinn
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
Drehen Sie das Ventil im Uhrzeigersinn, um es festzuziehen.