B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

gemeinschaftlich

Meaning

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

Example

The villagers worked together in the communal garden.

Die Dorfbewohner arbeiteten gemeinsam im gemeinschaftlichen Garten.

B2 noun /ˈfaɪ.bər/

fibre

Faser

Meaning

A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.

Example

Eating foods rich in fibre can improve your digestion.

Der Verzehr von ballaststoffreichen Lebensmitteln kann Ihre Verdauung verbessern.

C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

Tresor / springen

Meaning

A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.

Example

The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.

Die Bank bewahrte ihre Goldbarren in einem sicheren Tresor auf.

C1 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

Übelkeit

Meaning

a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit

Example

The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.

Die Bewegung des Bootes verursachte schwere Übelkeit.

C2 noun /daɪn/

dyne

Krafteinheit (cgs-System)

Meaning

A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.

Example

The physicist measured the force in dynes.

Der Physiker maß die Kraft in Dynes.

B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

außerirdisch

Meaning

Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.

Example

The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.

Das Teleskop kann außerirdische Signale erkennen.

B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

gedeihen

Meaning

To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.

Example

Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.

Ihr Geschäft begann zu florieren, nachdem sie Online-Verkäufe eingeführt hatte.

C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

Reißzwecke / Taktik

Meaning

a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently

Example

She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.

Sie benutzte eine Reißzwecke, um das Papier an der Wand zu befestigen.

A1 verb /dɪˈsaɪd/

decide

entscheiden

Meaning

To make a choice or judgment about something.

Example

She decided to study abroad after graduation.

Sie entschied sich, nach dem Abschluss im Ausland zu studieren.

C2 noun /ˈtrɪp.lɪ.kət/

triplicate

drei Kopien

Meaning

A set of three identical copies of something.

Example

The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use.

Die Dokumente wurden in dreifacher Ausfertigung für den offiziellen Gebrauch vorbereitet.

B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

Nachteil; Problem; Mangel

Meaning

a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem

Example

The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.

Der Hauptnachteil des Lebens in der Stadt ist die hohe Wohnungskosten.

B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

außergewöhnlich groß; riesig

Meaning

exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic

Example

The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.

Das Jumbo-Jet wurde am Flughafen verspätet.

B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

Pandemie

Meaning

An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.

Example

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.

Die COVID-19-Pandemie hat die Welt dramatisch verändert.

C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

Unregelmäßigkeit

Meaning

lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly

Example

The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.

Die Prüfung deckte mehrere finanzielle Unregelmäßigkeiten in den Unterlagen des Unternehmens auf.

C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

unbeschwert

Meaning

cheerful, carefree, and not serious

Example

She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.

Sie hielt eine unbeschwerte Rede auf der Party.

C1 noun ˈlɪniɪdʒ

Lineage

Abstammung

Meaning

Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.

Example

Tracing your lineage can reveal unknown ancestors.

Die Spur deines Stammbaums kann unbekannte Vorfahren aufdecken.

C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

entsprechend

Meaning

corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate

Example

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Das Gehalt wird entsprechend der Erfahrung sein.

A1 pronoun /jɔːrˈsɛlf/

yourself

selbst

Meaning

used to refer to the person being addressed, often for emphasis or reflection

Example

You should look after yourself.

Du solltest dich um dich selbst kümmern.

C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

diabolisch

Meaning

Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.

Example

The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.

Die diabolische Herrschaft des Diktators brachte Elend in das Land.

B1 adjective /ˈfəʊkəst/

focused

fokussiert

Meaning

Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.

Example

Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity.

Während der Arbeitszeit fokussiert zu bleiben, steigert die Produktivität.

B1 adjective /ˈdiː.teɪld/

detailed

detailliert

Meaning

Having many details; very thorough.

Example

The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation.

Der Bericht lieferte eine detaillierte Analyse der Situation.

C1 noun /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

propagation

Verbreitung, Propagierung

Meaning

The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.

Example

The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.

Die Propagation von Ideen durch soziale Medien ist schnell.

B2 adjective rəʊˈbʌst

robust

Meaning

Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.

Example

The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.

Die robuste Infrastruktur stellt eine zuverlässige Kommunikation sicher.

C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

mühsam gehen

Meaning

To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

Example

They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.

Sie mussten mühsam durch den Schnee gehen, um das Dorf zu erreichen.

C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪrət/

triumvirate

Triumvirat

Meaning

A political regime ruled or dominated by three powerful individuals.

Example

The Roman Republic was once governed by a triumvirate.

Die Römische Republik wurde einst von einem Triumvirat regiert.

B2 noun /kɒk/

Cock

Hahn

Meaning

an adult male chicken

Example

The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up.

Der Hahn krähte laut bei Tagesanbruch, um alle zu wecken.

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.

C1 noun ˌɪm.pʌlˈsɪv.ɪ.ti

impulsivity

Impulsivität

Meaning

The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.

Example

His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices.

Seine Impulsivität führte ihn dazu, unüberlegte Entscheidungen zu treffen.

C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

verpfuschen

Meaning

to carry out a task badly or carelessly

Example

He completely botched the repair job.

Er hat den Reparaturjob komplett verbockt.

B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

Kostüm

Meaning

a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion

Example

She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.

Sie trug ein wunderschönes Kostüm zur Halloween-Party.

B1 adjective /ˈprɛɡnənt/

pregnant

schwanger; bedeutend

Meaning

having a child developing in the womb; also, full of meaning or significance

Example

She announced that she was three months pregnant.

Sie kündigte an, dass sie im dritten Monat schwanger war.

A1 noun /speɪs/

space

Raum

Meaning

The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.

Example

Space exploration expands human knowledge.

Die Weltraumforschung erweitert das menschliche Wissen.

C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

verspotten

Meaning

to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

Example

The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.

Der Tyrann versuchte, ihn mit grausamen Worten zu hänseln.

C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

spontan; improvisiert

Meaning

without preparation; spontaneously; improvised

Example

The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.

Der Redner hielt eine beeindruckende extemporäre Rede auf der Konferenz.

C1 noun /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

intrusion

unbefugtes Eindringen

Meaning

Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission

Example

The company detected an intrusion in its server.

Das Unternehmen hat eine Intrusion in seinem Server erkannt.

C2 adjective /ʌnˈwəʊntɪd/

unwonted

ungewöhnlich

Meaning

Unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary.

Example

She spoke with an unwonted gentleness that surprised everyone.

Sie sprach mit einer ungewöhnlichen Sanftheit, die alle überraschte.

C2 noun /ˈfæn.feər/

fanfare

große Show, Werbung

Meaning

a short ceremonial tune or display of publicity to attract attention

Example

The new product was launched with much fanfare.

Das neue Produkt wurde mit viel Getöse eingeführt.

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.

C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

Denunziation / öffentliche Anklage

Meaning

the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something

Example

The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.

Der Artikel des Journalisten war eine starke Denunziation der Korruption.

C2 noun /ˈɪrɪɡənt/

irrigant

Bewässerungsflüssigkeit

Meaning

A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.

Example

The doctor used a sterile irrigant during the procedure.

Der Arzt verwendete während des Verfahrens ein steriles Bewässerungsflüssigkeit.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒənəbəl/

Unimaginable

unvorstellbar

Meaning

impossible to conceive; beyond imagination

Example

The scale of destruction was unimaginable until we saw it firsthand.

Das Ausmaß der Zerstörung war unvorstellbar, bis wir es mit eigenen Augen sahen.

C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrdi/

hardy

robust, widerstandsfähig

Meaning

Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.

Example

Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter.

Robuste Pflanzen können den harten Winter überstehen.

C2 verb /juˈzɜrp/

usurp

usurpieren

Meaning

to take someone's position of power illegally or by force

Example

The general tried to usurp the king's throne.

Der General versuchte, den Thron des Königs zu usurpieren.

B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

Chor; ein Teil eines Liedes, der nach jeder Strophe wiederholt wird

Meaning

a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse

Example

The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.

Der Schulchor hat wunderschön beim Jahreskonzert gesungen.

C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

Hang

Meaning

A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.

Example

They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.

Sie kletterten den grasbewachsenen Hang hinauf, um den Sonnenuntergang zu sehen.

B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

Geschwister

Meaning

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

Example

Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.

Geschwister werden normalerweise auf der gleichen Ebene in einem Familienstammbaum platziert.

A2 adjective /noʊn/

known

bekannt

Meaning

recognized or familiar; something that is identified or acknowledged

Example

He is a well-known actor in the country.

Er ist ein bekannter Schauspieler im Land.

B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

Student im zweiten Jahr

Meaning

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

Example

He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.

Er ist ein Student im zweiten Jahr an der Universität und studiert Informatik.

C2 verb /ˈdʒɛn.juˌflɛkt/

genuflect

sich verbeugen als Zeichen der Ehrfurcht oder Anbetung

Meaning

to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship

Example

The worshippers genuflect before the altar.

Die Anbetenden verbeugen sich vor dem Altar.

C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Diadem

Meaning

A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.

Example

The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.

Die Prinzessin trug ein goldenes Diadem auf der Stirn.

B1 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/

northern

des Nordens

Meaning

relating to the north or situated in the north

Example

The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.

Der nördliche Teil des Landes ist für sein kaltes Klima bekannt.

C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

Fohlen

Meaning

a young male horse, especially one under four years old

Example

The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.

Der Bauer trainierte das junge Fohlen, um einen Sattel zu akzeptieren.

C2 adjective /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

mulish

stur

Meaning

extremely stubborn or unwilling to change

Example

She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments.

Sie blieb stur trotz aller überzeugenden Argumente.

C1 verb ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪtɪd

initiated

initiiert

Meaning

Caused a process or action to begin; started something.

Example

The project was initiated to enhance marine biodiversity.

Das Projekt wurde initiiert, um die marine Biodiversität zu verbessern.

B1 noun /θʌm/

Thumb

daumen

Meaning

the short thick finger of the human hand

Example

She gave me a thumbs up to show her approval.

Sie zeigte mir den Daumen hoch, um ihre Zustimmung zu zeigen.

B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

Elendsviertel

Meaning

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions

Example

The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.

Die Regierung arbeitet daran, die Bedingungen im Elendsviertel zu verbessern.

C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

drosseln/geschwindigkeit kontrollieren

Meaning

To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.

Example

The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.

Der Fahrer drosselte den Motor, um das Auto zu verlangsamen.

C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

verfeinern

Meaning

to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners

Example

Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.

Reisen ins Ausland half, seine Weltanschauung zu verfeinern.

C2 noun /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

rationalism

Rationalismus

Meaning

a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotion

Example

Rationalism emphasizes logic and reasoning over faith.

Der Rationalismus betont Logik und Vernunft über den Glauben.

B2 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

vergrößern

Meaning

to make something bigger or increase in size

Example

They decided to enlarge their house.

Sie entschieden sich, ihr Haus zu vergrößern.

C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

Agronomie

Meaning

The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.

Example

Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.

Agronomie konzentriert sich auf das Bodenmanagement und die Pflanzenproduktion.

B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

wirtschaftlich

Meaning

in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.

Example

The company is trying to operate more economically this year.

Das Unternehmen versucht, in diesem Jahr wirtschaftlicher zu arbeiten.

C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

Senföl

Meaning

oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes

Example

We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.

Wir verwenden Senföl zum Kochen von Gemüse in unserer Küche.

C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

Kavalkade

Meaning

a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles

Example

The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.

Die Ankunft des Königs wurde von einer großen Kavalkade begleitet.

B1 noun rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti

responsibility

Verantwortung

Meaning

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.

Example

Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.

Verantwortung für das eigene Handeln zu übernehmen, ist ein Zeichen von Reife.

B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

Seestern

Meaning

a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor

Example

The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.

Der Seestern bewegte sich langsam über den Meeresboden auf der Suche nach Nahrung.

C2 noun /ˈhæk.ni ˈkær.ɪdʒ/

Hackney carriage

Taxi

Meaning

A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire

Example

I called a hackney carriage to get to the airport.

Ich rief ein Taxi, um zum Flughafen zu gelangen.

B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

Beutel

Meaning

a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items

Example

She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.

Sie bewahrte ihre Münzen in einem kleinen Lederbeutel auf.

C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

lächerlich

Meaning

so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at

Example

The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.

Die Idee von fliegenden Schweinen ist völlig lächerlich.

B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

Leben fordern

Meaning

To take someone's life, to cause death

Example

Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.

Die Umweltverschmutzung am Arbeitsplatz fordert jedes Jahr Tausende von Leben.

B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

Antioxidantien

Meaning

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.

Example

Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.

Früchte und Gemüse sind reich an Antioxidantien.

C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/

physique

Körperbau

Meaning

the form, size, and development of a person's body

Example

He has an athletic physique due to years of training.

Er hat durch jahrelanges Training eine athletische Figur.

B2 noun /ˈɡlɑːs.weər/

Glass-ware

Glaswaren

Meaning

objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects

Example

The wedding registry included fine glassware.

Das Hochzeitsregister enthielt feine Glaswaren.

B2 noun /dɔːn/

Dawn

Morgenröte

Meaning

the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something

Example

The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.

Die Fischer fuhren vor der Morgendämmerung hinaus, um die Morgenflut zu fangen.

C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

materialisieren

Meaning

To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.

Example

The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.

Die Gelegenheit, auf die er gewartet hatte, hat sich endlich materialisiert.

A2 verb /ɪnˈkri:s/

increase

steigern

Meaning

to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree

Example

The company plans to increase its production this year.

Das Unternehmen plant, seine Produktion in diesem Jahr zu steigern.

C1 noun /ɪmˌpɜː.sənˈeɪ.ʃən/

impersonation

Identitätsdiebstahl

Meaning

The action of pretending to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or fraud.

Example

Online impersonation is a serious cybercrime.

Online-Identitätsdiebstahl ist ein ernstes Cyberverbrechen.

B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

imaginär; fiktiv; nicht real

Meaning

existing only in imagination; not real; fictional

Example

The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.

Das Kind hatte einen imaginären Freund, mit dem es jeden Tag sprach.

A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

zugeben

Meaning

to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid

Example

He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.

Er musste seinen Fehler dem Lehrer eingestehen.

C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/

egoist

Egoist

Meaning

A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.

Example

She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.

Sie mied ihn, weil er ein selbstsüchtiger Egoist war.

C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

Kontrapunkt

Meaning

an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody

Example

Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.

Ihre ruhige Haltung war ein Kontrapunkt zu seinem Ärger.

C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

Narzissenblume

Meaning

A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.

Example

A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.

Eine Narzisse blühte im Frühling im Garten.

B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

Wachstumsmentalität

Meaning

A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.

Example

A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.

Eine Wachstumsmentalität hilft den Menschen, Herausforderungen zu bewältigen.

B2 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

dankbarkeit

Meaning

The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.

Example

Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.

Dankbarkeit gegenüber den Märtyrern ist eine moralische Pflicht.

C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

verschmelzen

Meaning

to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge

Example

The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.

Die beiden Unternehmen beschlossen, ihre Operationen zu verschmelzen.

B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

Kommunikation

Meaning

The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.

Example

Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.

Effektive Kommunikation ist entscheidend für jedes erfolgreiche Projekt.

A1 noun/adjective /əˈmerɪkən/

american

amerikanisch

Meaning

relating to the United States or its people

Example

She is an American citizen.

Sie ist eine amerikanische Bürgerin.

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.

B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

schwingen

Meaning

To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

Example

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

Die Bäume schwankten sanft im Wind.

B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

beobachten

Meaning

to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something

Example

Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.

Wissenschaftler beobachten das Verhalten von Tieren in der Wildnis.

B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

Räuber

Meaning

a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat

Example

The robber was caught after a quick police chase.

Der Räuber wurde nach einer schnellen Polizeiverfolgung gefasst.

C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

geschickt, klug, gewandt

Meaning

clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.

Example

She is adroit at solving complex problems.

Sie ist geschickt darin, komplexe Probleme zu lösen.

C1 adjective /ˈevər ˈlæstɪŋ/

Ever-lasting

ewig; dauerhaft;

Meaning

eternal; permanent; enduring forever

Example

Their love is ever-lasting and will never fade.

Ihre Liebe ist ewig und wird nie verblassen.

C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkənd/

jocund

fröhlich

Meaning

cheerful and lighthearted

Example

They walked together in a jocund mood after the celebration.

Sie gingen zusammen in einer fröhlichen Stimmung nach der Feier spazieren.

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

mit dem Chor verbunden

Meaning

Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.

Example

The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.

Die Kirche veranstaltete am Sonntag eine Choralaufführung.

C1 noun /ɪkˈstrækʃən/

extraction

Extraktion

Meaning

the act of removing something, especially by pulling it out

Example

The extraction of oil from the ground requires special equipment.

Die Extraktion von Öl aus dem Boden erfordert spezielle Ausrüstung.

A2 noun /ɜːθ/

Earth

Erde; Boden;

Meaning

the planet on which we live; the ground or soil

Example

The astronauts could see Earth from their spacecraft in orbit.

Die Astronauten konnten die Erde von ihrem Raumschiff aus im Orbit sehen.

A2 noun ækt

act

Gesetz

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The act was passed in 2023.

Das Gesetz wurde 2023 verabschiedet.

C1 verb /loʊð/

loathe

verabscheuen

Meaning

to feel intense dislike or disgust for

Example

He absolutely loathes being late to meetings.

Er hasst es, zu spät zu Meetings zu kommen.

B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

sauer

Meaning

containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone

Example

The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.

Die Zitrone schmeckt sauer.

C1 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

langsam gehen

Meaning

to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort

Example

We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.

Wir schlenderten am Flussufer entlang und hielten ab und zu an, um die Boote zu beobachten.

C2 adjective /ɪmˈplækəbl/

implacable

unversöhnlich

Meaning

unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified

Example

The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender.

Die Soldaten standen einem unversöhnlichen Feind gegenüber, der sich weigerte, sich zu ergeben.

C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

Säuregehalt

Meaning

the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance

Example

The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.

Der Säuregehalt des Bodens beeinflusst das Pflanzenwachstum.

C1 verb /wɑːft/

waft

durch die Luft wehen

Meaning

to move gently through the air, carried by a breeze

Example

The smell of fresh bread wafted through the kitchen.

Der Duft von frischem Brot wehte durch die Küche.

C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

entwerten

Meaning

to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something

Example

Corruption can debase the values of a society.

Korruption kann die Werte einer Gesellschaft entwerten.

C2 noun /ˈiːsθiːt/ or /ˈɛsθiːt/

aesthete

Ästhet

Meaning

A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.

Example

The aesthete admired the subtle details of the painting.

Der Ästhet bewunderte die feinen Details des Gemäldes.

B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

spirituell; religiös; heilig

Meaning

relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred

Example

She found spiritual peace through meditation.

Sie fand spirituelle Ruhe durch Meditation.

C2 verb /kəˈmɪz.ə.reɪt/

commiserate

Mitgefühl oder Mitleid für das Unglück eines anderen ausdrücken

Meaning

To express sympathy or compassion for someone's misfortune.

Example

She called her friend to commiserate after his loss.

Sie rief ihren Freund an, um nach seinem Verlust Mitgefühl zu zeigen.

A2 noun /əˈlɪmpɪks/

olympics

Olympische Spiele

Meaning

an international sports competition held every four years with athletes from many countries

Example

The Olympics bring athletes from all over the world together.

Die Olympischen Spiele bringen Athleten aus der ganzen Welt zusammen.

B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

vigorös

Meaning

Characterized by high energy and vitality.

Example

Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.

Regelmäßige Bewegung hält den Körper vigorös und gesund.

C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

salzhaltig; salzwasserbezogen

Meaning

containing salt; salty; relating to salt water

Example

The saline solution is used for medical treatments.

Die salinische Lösung wird für medizinische Behandlungen verwendet.

C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

gebäude

Meaning

A large, impressive building or structure.

Example

The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.

Das Museum ist ein beeindruckendes Gebäude im Stadtzentrum.

C1 noun /ɡeɪl/

Gale

Sturm; starker Wind mit einer Stärke von 7 bis 10 auf der Beaufort-Skala

Meaning

a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale

Example

The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.

Die Fischerboote kehrten früh in den Hafen zurück, weil der Sturm näher kam.

B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

verschmutzen

Meaning

to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants

Example

Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.

Fabriken verschmutzen die Umwelt mit giftigen Chemikalien.

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/

Relative

relativ

Meaning

considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative

Example

The cost of living is relative to your income level.

Die Lebenshaltungskosten sind relativ zu Ihrem Einkommensniveau.

B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

Nachteil

Meaning

An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.

Example

Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.

Die Dominanz des Urdu brachte die Bengalen in eine benachteiligte Lage.

A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

Sonne

Meaning

the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets

Example

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

Die Sonne geht im Osten auf und geht im Westen unter.

B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

Leid

Meaning

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

Example

They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.

Sie versuchten, sein Leid mit Medikamenten zu lindern.

B1 noun /ˈskwɪr.əl/

Squirrel

Eichhörnchen

Meaning

a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail

Example

The squirrel gathered nuts for winter.

Das Eichhörnchen sammelte Nüsse für den Winter.

A2 noun /ˈpɛni/

penny

Pfennig

Meaning

a small coin of low value; a very small amount of money

Example

He found a penny on the sidewalk and smiled.

Er fand einen Pfennig auf dem Gehweg und lächelte.

C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

übertreffen

Meaning

To do better than someone else; to surpass.

Example

She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.

Sie versucht immer, ihre Klassenkameraden in Prüfungen zu übertreffen.