A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

nearest in distance or relationship

Example

He is my closest friend.

Er ist mein nächster Freund.

C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

Nachtigall

Meaning

small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night

Example

The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.

Die Nachtigall sang süß im Mondschein.

B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

Ergänzung

Meaning

something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product

Example

She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.

Sie nimmt Vitaminpräparate, um ihre Gesundheit zu erhalten.

C1 noun ɪˌræd.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

eradication

Beseitigung

Meaning

The complete destruction or elimination of something unwanted.

Example

Carbon eradication is a key goal of the project.

Die Beseitigung von Kohlenstoff ist ein wichtiges Ziel des Projekts.

C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

systematische Ersparnisse

Meaning

A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule

Example

Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age.

Systematische Ersparnisse können finanzielle Krisen im Alter mildern.

A1 verb /æd/

add

hinzufügen

Meaning

to join something to something else; to include

Example

Please add sugar to my coffee.

Bitte fügen Sie Zucker zu meinem Kaffee hinzu.

B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

Akademie

Meaning

an institution of learning or training

Example

He enrolled in a military academy.

Er schrieb sich an einer Militärakademie ein.

C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

kritischer Moment

Meaning

a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis

Example

At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.

An diesem kritischen Moment muss das Unternehmen entscheiden, ob es sich ausdehnen oder verkleinern soll.

B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

Make-up

Meaning

cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance

Example

She applied makeup before the party.

Sie trug Make-up vor der Party auf.

C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

fosforeszenz

Meaning

the property of emitting light without noticeable heat

Example

The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.

Die Tiefseetiere zeigten eine wunderschöne Fosforeszenz.

B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

kurz

Meaning

in a short and clear way; for a short time

Example

Please explain the problem briefly.

Bitte erklären Sie das Problem kurz.

C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

diuretisch

Meaning

A substance that promotes the production of urine.

Example

Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.

Kaffee hat eine leichte diuretische Wirkung.

C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

Hütte

Meaning

a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building

Example

The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.

Der Fischer lebte in einer kleinen Hütte in der Nähe des Strandes.

B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

Unabhängigkeit

Meaning

The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.

Example

Independence inspired the movement.

Die Unabhängigkeit inspirierte die Bewegung.

C1 verb /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/

implicate

involvieren

Meaning

To show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.

Example

The evidence implicated several officials in the scandal.

Die Beweise implierten mehrere Beamte in den Skandal.

B1 noun /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/

congratulation

Glückwunsch

Meaning

an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune

Example

She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award.

Sie schickte ihrer Freundin einen Glückwunsch zum Gewinn des Preises.

C1 verb /ʃʌnt/

shunt

umfahren

Meaning

to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another

Example

The train was shunted onto a different track.

Der Zug wurde auf ein anderes Gleis umgeleitet.

C1 verb /ˈɪrɪˌɡeɪt/

irrigate

bewässern

Meaning

to supply water to land or crops; to wash out a wound with water

Example

Farmers irrigate their fields during dry seasons.

Bauern bewässern ihre Felder in der Trockenzeit.

C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

Silbertablett

Meaning

A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.

Example

The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.

Der Butler brachte den Tee auf einem Silbertablett.

A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

hungrig

Meaning

feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving

Example

I am very hungry after working all day.

Ich bin sehr hungrig, nachdem ich den ganzen Tag gearbeitet habe.

A2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪst/

Artist

Künstlerin

Meaning

a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings; a person skilled in a particular art form

Example

The artist displayed her sculptures at the gallery opening.

Die Künstlerin zeigte ihre Skulpturen bei der Galerieeröffnung.

B1 verb /dæm/

damn

verdammen / Fluch

Meaning

to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis

Example

He damned the unfair system in his speech.

Er verdammte das ungerechte System in seiner Rede.

C1 noun vaɪˈtæləti

vitality

Vitalität, Energie

Meaning

The state of being strong and active; energy.

Example

The vitality of the team helped them succeed in the competition.

Die Vitalität des Teams half ihnen, in der Konkurrenz erfolgreich zu sein.

A2 adjective /ˌwel ˈdʌn/

Well-done

gut gemacht; gut durchgekocht

Meaning

performed skillfully and successfully; cooked thoroughly

Example

The project was well-done and impressed everyone.

Das Projekt war gut gemacht und hat alle beeindruckt.

C2 adjective /juːˈnɪsənənt/

unisonant

harmonisch

Meaning

Sounding together or in harmony.

Example

The unisonant voices created a powerful effect.

Die harmonischen Stimmen erzeugten einen kraftvollen Effekt.

C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

Leichenzug

Meaning

a solemn procession, especially for a funeral

Example

A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.

Ein Leichenzug von Trauernden folgte dem Leichenwagen zum Friedhof.

A2 noun /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

Meaning

Bedeutung; Zweck

Meaning

What is meant by a word, text, or concept; significance or purpose

Example

The teacher explained the meaning of the difficult word to the students.

Der Lehrer erklärte den Schülern die Bedeutung des schwierigen Wortes.

B1 adverb /pəˈlaɪt.li/

Politely

höflich;

Meaning

in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners

Example

She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments.

Sie lehnte die Einladung höflich ab, weil sie andere Verpflichtungen hatte.

B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

pumpen

Meaning

to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device

Example

They pumped water from the well into the tank.

Sie pumpten Wasser aus dem Brunnen in den Tank.

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.

A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

Meaning

An individual feature, fact, or item of information.

Example

She explained the plan in great detail.

Sie erklärte den Plan im Detail.

A2 noun /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/

Garage

Meaning

a building or space for housing a motor vehicle; a commercial establishment for repairing motor vehicles

Example

He parked his car in the garage to protect it from the hailstorm.

Er parkte sein Auto in der Garage, um es vor dem Hagelsturm zu schützen.

C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

Unterdrückung

Meaning

the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions

Example

The suppression of free speech led to protests.

Die Unterdrückung der freien Meinungsäußerung führte zu Protesten.

B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

plattform

Meaning

A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.

Example

The platform was used to discuss collaboration.

Die Plattform wurde genutzt, um über Zusammenarbeit zu diskutieren.

C1 noun /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

meteorology

Meteorologie

Meaning

The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.

Example

He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns.

Er entschied sich, sich auf Meteorologie zu spezialisieren, um Wettermuster zu studieren.

C1 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.i/

quarry

Steinbruch / Beute

Meaning

A place where stone or minerals are extracted; also means prey when hunted.

Example

The workers quarried limestone from the hill.

Die Arbeiter haben Kalkstein vom Hügel abgebaut.

C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

existierend

Meaning

Still in existence; surviving.

Example

Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.

Nur wenige Manuskripte aus der alten Bibliothek sind noch existent.

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

interment

Beerdigung

Meaning

The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.

Example

The interment took place at the family cemetery.

Die Beerdigung fand auf dem Familienfriedhof statt.

C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

Zubehör

Meaning

Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.

Example

The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.

Das Haus wurde zusammen mit allen seinen Zubehörteilen, einschließlich der Garage und des Gartens, verkauft.

C1 verb /ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/

vindicate

rechtfertigen

Meaning

To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.

Example

The new evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.

Die neuen Beweise halfen, den zu Unrecht beschuldigten Mann zu rechtfertigen.

A2 noun /ɡest/

Guest

Gast

Meaning

a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular social occasion

Example

We invited several guests to our wedding celebration last weekend.

Wir haben mehrere Gäste zu unserer Hochzeitsfeier am letzten Wochenende eingeladen.

C1 noun /ɪˈnæməl/

enamel

Zahnschmelz

Meaning

a hard, glossy substance used as a protective or decorative coating; the hard outer layer of teeth

Example

The dentist explained that enamel protects the teeth from decay.

Der Zahnarzt erklärte, dass Zahnschmelz die Zähne vor Karies schützt.

A2 noun /wɪnd/

Wind

wind

Meaning

the natural movement of air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction

Example

The wind blew the leaves off the trees.

Der Wind blies die Blätter von den Bäumen.

C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

Hafenarbeiter

Meaning

A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.

Example

The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.

Die Hafenarbeiter arbeiteten unermüdlich, um die Fracht vor der Morgendämmerung zu entladen.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

sorglos

Meaning

Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.

Example

He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.

Er zuckte sorglos mit den Schultern und ging weg.

B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

Lorbeerblatt

Meaning

dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb

Example

Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.

Fügen Sie ein Lorbeerblatt zur Suppe für zusätzlichen Geschmack hinzu.

C2 noun /ˈɡɒz.lɪŋ/

gosling

Gänschen

Meaning

a young goose

Example

The mother goose carefully protected her goslings.

Die Gänsemutter schützte ihre Gänschen sorgfältig.

A2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/

impossible

unmöglich

Meaning

not able to occur, exist, or be done

Example

It is impossible to finish this work in one day.

Es ist unmöglich, diese Arbeit an einem Tag zu beenden.

B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

mehrdeutig

Meaning

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

Example

His statement was too ambiguous to understand.

Seine Aussage war zu mehrdeutig, um sie zu verstehen.

B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

neben; entlang;

Meaning

beside; next to; together with

Example

She walked alongside her friend through the park.

Sie ging zusammen mit ihrem Freund durch den Park.

A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

Vorteil; Nutzen

Meaning

a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit

Example

Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.

Ein Hochschulabschluss verschafft dir einen Vorteil auf dem Arbeitsmarkt.

C2 noun /ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

pantoscope

optisches Instrument mit panoramischer Ansicht

Meaning

An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.

Example

The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon.

Der Wissenschaftler benutzte ein Pantoskop, um den gesamten Horizont zu beobachten.

B2 adjective /ræʃ/

rash

unüberlegt, leichtfertig

Meaning

Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.

Example

It was a rash decision to invest without research.

Es war eine leichtfertige Entscheidung, ohne Recherche zu investieren.

C2 noun /ˈkɪzmɛt/

kismet

Schicksal

Meaning

Destiny or fate.

Example

Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.

Sie an diesem Tag zu treffen fühlte sich wie reines Schicksal an.

A1 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

Abendessen

Meaning

the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening

Example

The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.

Die Familie versammelte sich um 19 Uhr zum Abendessen.

A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

annoying

nervig

Meaning

causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome

Example

The constant noise from the street was extremely annoying.

Der ständige Lärm von der Straße war extrem nervig.

C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

barocker Stil

Meaning

relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex

Example

The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.

Die Kirche war im barocken Stil mit komplizierten Details dekoriert.

B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

probe; specimen; beispiel

Meaning

an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing

Example

The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.

Der Wissenschaftler sammelte eine Blutprobe zur Analyse.

A2 adverb /ˈrɑː.ðər/

Rather

eher; statt;

Meaning

to some extent; instead; preferably

Example

I would rather stay home than go to the party.

Ich würde lieber zu Hause bleiben, als auf die Party zu gehen.

A2 noun /ˈhɑː.bi/

Hobby

Hobby; Freizeitbeschäftigung; Zeitvertreib

Meaning

an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure; a pastime or recreation

Example

Photography became her favorite hobby after she received a camera for her birthday.

Fotografie wurde ihr Lieblingshobby, nachdem sie eine Kamera zum Geburtstag bekam.

B2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/

Junction

Kreuzung

Meaning

a place where two or more roads or railway lines meet; a point where things join or connect

Example

Turn left at the junction to reach the shopping center.

Biegen Sie an der Kreuzung links ab, um das Einkaufszentrum zu erreichen.

B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

lobenswert

Meaning

deserving praise; commendable; admirable

Example

Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.

Ihre wohltätige Arbeit ist wirklich lobenswert.

B2 verb /ˈvæksɪneɪt/

vaccinate

impfen

Meaning

to give a vaccine to protect against a disease

Example

Children are usually vaccinated before starting school.

Kinder werden in der Regel vor dem Schulbeginn geimpft.

C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

Nicht-Eingriff-Politik

Meaning

An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.

Example

Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.

Laissez-faire-Politiken fördern private Unternehmen.

A2 noun /ɡɑːd/

god

Gott

Meaning

a deity; a supreme being believed to control the universe

Example

People in different cultures worship God in various ways.

Menschen in verschiedenen Kulturen verehren Gott auf verschiedene Weisen.

C1 noun /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/

affinity

affinität

Meaning

A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.

Example

She has an affinity for classical music.

Sie hat eine Affinität zur klassischen Musik.

C1 adjective /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

abgemagert

Meaning

extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness

Example

After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.

Nach Wochen der Krankheit sah er blass und abgemagert aus.

B2 noun /ˈem.ər.əld/

Emerald

smaragd

Meaning

a bright green precious stone used in jewelry

Example

The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight.

Die Smaragd-Halskette funkelte im Sonnenlicht.

C2 verb /ˈdʒɒɡəl/

joggle

leicht schütteln

Meaning

to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks

Example

He joggled the table and the vase nearly fell.

Er schüttelte den Tisch und die Vase fiel fast um.

B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

Wolkenkratzer

Meaning

a very tall building of many stories

Example

The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.

Der neue Wolkenkratzer dominiert die Skyline der Stadt.

A2 noun /per/

pair

Paar

Meaning

two things of the same kind that are used together

Example

She wore a matching pair of shoes.

Sie trug ein passendes Paar Schuhe.

B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

Entschlossenheit

Meaning

Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.

Example

His determination to succeed was unwavering.

Seine Entschlossenheit, Erfolg zu haben, war unerschütterlich.

C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

echt; authentisch; legitim

Meaning

genuine; authentic; legitimate

Example

She is a bonafide expert in her field.

Sie ist eine echte Expertin in ihrem Bereich.

B2 adjective /ˈɛθnɪk/

ethnic

ethnisch

Meaning

relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition

Example

The festival celebrated the city's diverse ethnic communities.

Das Festival feierte die verschiedenen ethnischen Gemeinschaften der Stadt.

B2 adjective /liːn/

Lean

dünn; wenig Fett; schwach

Meaning

thin; having little fat; weak

Example

He has a lean and muscular body.

Er hat einen dünnen und muskulösen Körper.

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrstɪs/

interstice

Spalt

Meaning

a small space that lies between things

Example

Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall.

Das Licht filterte durch die schmalen Spalten der Wand.

B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

Banner

Meaning

a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements

Example

The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.

Das Unternehmen zeigte ein Banner, um sein neues Produkt zu bewerben.

B2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

Vormund; Wächter

Meaning

a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs

Example

After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.

Nachdem ihre Eltern gestorben waren, wurde ihr Onkel ihr gesetzlicher Vormund und kümmerte sich um sie.

C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

zustimmen

Meaning

To agree with someone or something.

Example

I concur with your opinion on this matter.

Ich stimme Ihrer Meinung zu in dieser Angelegenheit.

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

Seminar

Meaning

A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.

Example

The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.

Der Professor lud alle Studenten ein, am Seminar über den Klimawandel teilzunehmen.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Unconvincing

unglaubwürdig

Meaning

failing to persuade or impress; not believable or credible

Example

His excuse for being late was completely unconvincing.

Seine Ausrede, zu spät zu kommen, war völlig unglaubwürdig.

C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

Galle

Meaning

a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder

Example

The liver produces bile to help digest fats.

Die Leber produziert Galle, um bei der Verdauung von Fetten zu helfen.

B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

Beschwerde

Meaning

a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory

Example

The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.

Der Manager erhielt eine Beschwerde von einem Kunden über schlechten Service.

B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

Teleskop

Meaning

An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.

Example

The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.

Der Astronom benutzte ein Teleskop, um die entfernten Planeten zu beobachten.

A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

ofen

Meaning

an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food

Example

She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.

Sie backte Kekse im Ofen für dreißig Minuten.

A2 noun /ˈdaɪəri/

diary

tagebuch

Meaning

a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences

Example

She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed.

Sie schrieb über ihren Tag in ihrem Tagebuch, bevor sie ins Bett ging.

C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

Fan / polieren

Meaning

A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.

Example

He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.

Er ist ein Filmfan, der jedes Wochenende Filme schaut.

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

Fälschung

Meaning

the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks

Example

The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.

Die Bank entdeckte eine Fälschung in der Unterschrift auf dem Scheck.

C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

glänzend

Meaning

having a gentle sheen or soft glow

Example

Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.

Ihr Haar sah glatt und glänzend aus.

C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

verwöhnen

Meaning

to care for and protect in an overindulgent way

Example

The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.

Das kleine Mädchen wurde von ihren Großeltern verwöhnt.

B2 noun /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

übermäßige Menschenansammlungen

Meaning

Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.

Example

The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.

Das U-Bahn-System leidet während der Hauptverkehrszeiten unter schwerer Überfüllung.

C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

nachhallen

Meaning

To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.

Example

Her words resonated with the audience.

Ihre Worte hallten bei den Zuhörern nach.

C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

Blumenstrauß

Meaning

a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration

Example

She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.

Sie trug einen Strauß frischer Rosen zur Zeremonie.

B1 verb /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/

identify

identifizieren

Meaning

to recognize; to establish who someone is

Example

Can you identify the suspect?

Können Sie den Verdächtigen identifizieren?

C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

bezogen auf oder an den Ufern eines Flusses oder eines anderen Gewässers gelegen

Meaning

Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.

Example

Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.

Riparische Vegetation hilft, Bodenerosion entlang von Flüssen zu verhindern.

B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

Politik

Meaning

activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power

Example

Politics often involves making difficult decisions.

Politik beinhaltet oft schwierige Entscheidungen zu treffen.

A1 verb /θroʊ/

throw

werfen

Meaning

to send something through the air with force using your hand

Example

He can throw the ball very far.

Er kann den Ball sehr weit werfen.

A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

ja

Meaning

used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent

Example

Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.

Ja, ich werde um 17 Uhr dort sein.

B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

abhängig; auf Unterhalt angewiesen

Meaning

a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others

Example

As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.

Als steuerpflichtiger Abhängiger konnte sie ihre eigene Steuererklärung nicht separat einreichen.

B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

Ablehnung; Verweigerung

Meaning

the act of saying no to something or not accepting something

Example

His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.

Seine Ablehnung zur Zusammenarbeit machte das Projekt schwieriger.

C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

wasserstoffbetriebene busse

Meaning

Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.

Example

Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.

Wasserstoffbetriebene Busse reduzieren die Luftverschmutzung.

C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

verbieten

Meaning

to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree

Example

The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.

Das Gericht beschloss, den Verkauf der illegalen Waren zu verbieten.

C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

Statistiker

Meaning

A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.

Example

The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.

Der Statistiker präsentierte die Umfrageergebnisse mit großer Klarheit.

C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

Desistenz

Meaning

The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.

Example

The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.

Das Gericht forderte ihn auf, von weiteren illegalen Aktivitäten Abstand zu nehmen.

C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

mit erhabenem Design verzieren

Meaning

to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern

Example

The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.

Die Einladungskarte war mit goldenen Buchstaben geprägt.

C1 adjective /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

convalescent

in der Erholung, sich von einer Krankheit oder medizinischen Behandlung erholend

Meaning

recovering from an illness or medical treatment

Example

The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.

Das Krankenhaus hat einen speziellen Bereich für erholende Patienten.

C1 noun ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

Zoll oder Steuer auf Importe und Exporte

Meaning

A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.

Example

The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.

Die Regierung hat hohe Tarife auf Luxusgüter erhoben.

C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

freisprechen

Meaning

to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way

Example

The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.

Die Jury entschied sich, den Angeklagten von allen Anklagen freizusprechen.

C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

Annäherung

Meaning

The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.

Example

The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.

Die beiden Länder unterzeichneten ein Abkommen, das eine neue Annäherung markierte.

A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

Kleidung

Meaning

items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively

Example

Warm clothing is essential in winter.

Warme Kleidung ist im Winter unerlässlich.

A2 adjective /ˈklɛvər/

clever

klug, intelligent

Meaning

Quick to understand, learn, and devise ideas or solutions; intelligent.

Example

She is clever enough to solve the puzzle quickly.

Sie ist klug genug, um das Puzzle schnell zu lösen.

C2 adjective /ɑːlˈfæktəri/

olfactory

olfaktorisch

Meaning

Relating to the sense of smell.

Example

The perfume activated her olfactory nerves immediately.

Das Parfüm aktivierte sofort ihre Riechnerven.

C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

zirkadianer Rhythmus

Meaning

The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours

Example

Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.

Die Exposition gegenüber natürlichem Licht reguliert den zirkadianen Rhythmus.

C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

Delle

Meaning

a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark

Example

The accident left a dent in the car door.

Der Unfall hinterließ eine Delle in der Autotür.

B2 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

schwer; stark

Meaning

with great weight; to a great degree; intensely

Example

It rained heavily throughout the night.

Es regnete schwer die ganze Nacht.

C2 verb /ˈhɑːrkən/

hearken

aufmerksam hören

Meaning

To listen attentively; to give heed.

Example

He would hearken to his mentor’s advice before making decisions.

Er würde aufmerksam auf die Ratschläge seines Mentors hören, bevor er Entscheidungen trifft.

C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

abhalten, abbringen

Meaning

To persuade someone not to do something.

Example

She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.

Sie versuchte, ihn davon abzuhalten, seinen Job zu kündigen.

B1 adverb /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

permanently

permanent

Meaning

in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever

Example

She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.

Sie zog nach dem Studium dauerhaft in die Stadt.

C2 noun /ˈriːdʒənt/

regent

Regent

Meaning

a person who rules in place of a monarch when the monarch is absent or too young

Example

The prince acted as regent until the king came of age.

Der Prinz handelte als Regent, bis der König volljährig wurde.

A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

Dame; Frau mit guten Manieren;

Meaning

a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman

Example

The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.

Die ältere Dame überquerte die Straße mit Hilfe ihres Gehstockes.

B2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtər/

investigator

Glück

Meaning

a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation

Example

The investigator gathered evidence from the crime scene.

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