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C1 noun/adjective /kənˈfɛdərət/

confederate

Konföderierter
Meaning
a person, group, or state joined in an alliance or union; relating to a confederacy
Example
The confederate soldiers fought bravely in the war.
Die konföderierten Soldaten kämpften tapfer im Krieg.
B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

Physik
Meaning
the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them
Example
She decided to major in physics at the university.
Sie entschied sich, an der Universität Physik zu studieren.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

benachbart; angrenzend; benachbart
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
Wir besuchen oft unsere Nachbarländer für den Handel.
B1 noun /ˈfɛloʊ/

fellow

Kamerad
Meaning
a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another
Example
He is a fellow student in my class.
Er ist ein Kamerad in meiner Klasse.
B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

potenziell
Meaning
with the possibility of becoming something in the future
Example
This project is potentially a huge success.
Dieses Projekt ist potenziell ein großer Erfolg.
B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

gewehr
Meaning
a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder
Example
The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.
Der Soldat trug während der Mission ein Gewehr.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl/

Jungle

dichter Wald; Dschungel;
Meaning
a dense forest in a tropical climate; a place of bewildering complexity or ruthless struggle
Example
The explorer got lost in the dense Amazon jungle for three days.
Der Entdecker verlor sich für drei Tage im dichten Amazonas-Dschungel.
B1 noun /læd/

lad

Junge
Meaning
a boy or young man; a male youth
Example
The young lad helped his father in the shop.
Der Junge half seinem Vater im Laden.
C1 verb /riˈɪtəreɪt/

reiterate

wiederholen
Meaning
To say something again or repeatedly for emphasis or clarity.
Example
The teacher reiterated the importance of honesty.
Der Lehrer wiederholte die Bedeutung von Ehrlichkeit.
C1 verb /ˈɛm.jʊˌleɪt/

emulate

nachahmen
Meaning
to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass
Example
Young athletes often emulate their idols.
Junge Athleten ahmen oft ihre Idole nach.
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriə/

criteria

Kriterium
Meaning
Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.
Example
The candidates were evaluated based on strict criteria.
Die Kandidaten wurden nach strengen Kriterien bewertet.
C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

anspielen
Meaning
To refer to something indirectly or casually.
Example
The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.
Der Professor spielte während der Vorlesung auf Shakespeare an.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

inexorable

unaufhaltsam
Meaning
Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.
Example
The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life.
Der unaufhaltsame Aufstieg der Technologie verändert jeden Aspekt des Lebens.
C1 adjective /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/

Requisite

erforderlich; notwendig
Meaning
made necessary by particular circumstances; required
Example
Good communication skills are requisite for this job.
Gute Kommunikationsfähigkeiten sind für diesen Job erforderlich.
A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

der Freund
Meaning
a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with
Example
She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.
Sie stellte ihren Freund ihren Eltern vor.
A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

nie
Meaning
at no time in the past or future; not ever
Example
I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
Ich habe nie einen so schönen Sonnenuntergang gesehen.
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.
B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

bewundern
Meaning
To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.
Example
I really admire her dedication to education.
Ich bewundere wirklich ihre Hingabe an die Bildung.
C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

vorhersagen
Meaning
To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.
Example
Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.
Experten versuchten, das Ergebnis der Wahl vorherzusagen.
B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

antik
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
Wir besuchten die antiken Ruinen des Römischen Reiches.
A2 verb /ˈmenʃən/

mention

erwähnen
Meaning
to refer to something briefly; to speak about or name
Example
She forgot to mention the meeting time.
Sie hat vergessen, die Uhrzeit des Treffens zu erwähnen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

sehne
Meaning
A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.
Example
The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.
Die Sehnen in seinen Armen traten hervor, als er die schwere Kiste hob.
B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

auf seltsame Weise; auf ungewöhnliche Weise
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic
Example
She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.
Sie zog sich auf eine seltsame Weise für das formelle Abendessen an, trug helle Farben und ungewöhnliche Muster.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

mehrsprachig
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
Sie wuchs in einem mehrsprachigen Haushalt auf.
C1 noun /ˈʌlsər/

ulcer

Meaning
a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane that does not heal easily
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to treat the stomach ulcer.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

Ergebnis; Schlussfolgerung
Meaning
the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion
Example
The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.
Das Ergebnis des Treffens war eine Entscheidung, das Projekt zu verschieben.
B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

konservativ
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
Er hat konservative Ansichten über Familie und Gesellschaft.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

german

deutsch
Meaning
relating to Germany, its people, or its language
Example
She is learning German to study abroad.
Sie lernt Deutsch, um im Ausland zu studieren.
B1 adverb /ˈpraʊdli/

proudly

stolz
Meaning
in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement
Example
She proudly displayed her achievements to her family.
Sie zeigte stolz ihre Erfolge ihrer Familie.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnərmoʊst/

Innermost

am tiefsten; persönlichster
Meaning
most private and secret; deepest; most personal
Example
She shared her innermost feelings with her closest friend.
Sie teilte ihre tiefsten Gefühle mit ihrem engsten Freund.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

roher Reis; Reisfeld
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
Die Bauern arbeiteten hart auf den Reisfeldern während der Erntezeit.
C2 verb /ʌnˈkloʊð/

unclothe

entkleiden; Kleidung ablegen
Meaning
to remove clothing from someone or something
Example
The nurse helped unclothe the patient for the examination.
Die Krankenschwester half, den Patienten für die Untersuchung zu entkleiden.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

beschmieren
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance
Example
The children bedaubed the wall with paint.
Die Kinder beschmierten die Wand mit Farbe.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

Feigling
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
Er nannte sich selbst einen Feigling, weil er sich dem Mob nicht gestellt hat.
B1 noun /ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

handwriting

handschrift
Meaning
the style or manner of writing by hand.
Example
Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read.
Ihre Handschrift ist sehr ordentlich und leicht zu lesen.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

dornig; schwierig
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
Das dornige Thema der Haushaltskürzungen erfordert sorgfältige Überlegungen.
B2 noun /vɜːrs/

verse

Vers
Meaning
A line of writing in poetry; a section of a song or poem.
Example
She wrote a beautiful verse for the wedding ceremony.
Sie schrieb ein schönes Vers für die Hochzeitszeremonie.
C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

Riss
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
Es gab einen kleinen Riss im Stoff.
C1 adjective /ˈkræfti/

crafty

gerissen, raffiniert, betrügerisch
Meaning
skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly
Example
The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.
Der gerissene Fuchs entkam erneut den Jägern.
A2 adjective ˈhjuː.mən

human

menschlich
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.
Example
Human values shape social systems.
Menschliche Werte prägen soziale Systeme.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

mitfühlen
Meaning
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
Example
I sympathize with your loss.
Ich fühle mit deinem Verlust.
B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

zusammenstellen
Meaning
to gather or bring together in one place
Example
The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.
Die Schüler versammelten sich im Saal für das Treffen.
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

Seraph
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
Das Buntglasfenster zeigte einen Seraph mit ausgebreiteten Flügeln.
C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

Hitzschlag
Meaning
a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Example
The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.
Der Arbeiter erlitt einen Hitzschlag, nachdem er den ganzen Tag draußen gearbeitet hatte.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

unvergleichlich
Meaning
Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.
Example
The view from the mountain was incomparable.
Der Ausblick vom Berg war unvergleichlich.
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

anschließen
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
Die Schule ist mit der lokalen Universität verbunden.
C1 noun /sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

soil management

Bodenmanagement
Meaning
The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.
Example
Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.
Richtiges Bodenmanagement verbessert die landwirtschaftliche Produktivität auf lange Sicht.
C1 noun /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪtər/

incubator

Brutschrank
Meaning
a device or environment that provides suitable conditions for eggs, cells, or infants to develop
Example
The premature baby was placed in an incubator for care.
Das frühgeborene Baby wurde zur Pflege in einen Brutkasten gelegt.
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/

gangrene

Gangrän
Meaning
The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.
Example
If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene.
Wenn unbehandelt, kann die Wunde zu Gangrän führen.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

abschweifend
Meaning
Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.
Example
His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.
Sein abschweifender Vortrag ließ die Studenten über das Hauptthema verwirrt zurück.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

Kosmographie
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
Mittelalterliche Gelehrte praktizierten Kosmographie, um die Sterne und Planeten zu kartieren.
B2 noun ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

urbanization

Urbanisierung
Meaning
The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
Example
Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.
Urbanisierung führt zu einer besser entwickelten Infrastruktur.
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

relevant
Meaning
closely connected or appropriate to what is being discussed; pertinent
Example
Please provide only relevant information for this discussion.
Bitte geben Sie nur relevante Informationen für diese Diskussion an.
C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

Prädikat / basieren auf
Meaning
noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea
Example
His theory is predicated on sound research.
Seine Theorie basiert auf solider Forschung.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

Industrielle Revolution
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
Die industrielle Revolution markierte einen Wandel in den Produktionsprozessen.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

explosive

explosiv
Meaning
able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly
Example
The situation became explosive after the argument.
Die Situation wurde explosiv nach dem Streit.
B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

blues
Meaning
a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes
Example
Listening to blues music always calms him down.
Blues-Musik zu hören beruhigt ihn immer.
A1 adjective /oʊˈkeɪ/

ok

in Ordnung
Meaning
used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding
Example
Okay, let's go to the park.
In Ordnung, lass uns zum Park gehen.
B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

beschleunigt
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.
Das Projekt schritt mit beschleunigtem Tempo voran.
C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

gesetzlich
Meaning
Required, permitted, or enacted by law.
Example
The company must comply with all statutory regulations.
Das Unternehmen muss alle gesetzlichen Vorschriften einhalten.
B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

Flotte
Meaning
a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command
Example
The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.
Die Marine setzte ihre gesamte Flotte für die Übung ein.
C1 noun /ˈtɪt.bɪt/

Titbit

ein kleines Stück schmackhaftes Essen; ein kleines interessantes Stück Information
Meaning
a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information
Example
She served delicious titbits at the party.
Sie servierte köstliche Häppchen auf der Party.
C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

verfallen
Meaning
Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.
Example
The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.
Das verfallene Viertel wurde von den meisten Anwohnern verlassen.
C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

Asafoetida
Meaning
a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking
Example
A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.
Eine Prise Asafoetida fügt dem Linsencurry einen einzigartigen Geschmack hinzu.
A2 noun /ˈreɪl.weɪ/

Railway

Eisenbahn
Meaning
a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities
Example
The railway connects major cities across the country.
Die Eisenbahn verbindet die großen Städte des Landes.
B1 noun /ˈprɪzənər/

prisoner

Gefangener
Meaning
a person who is in prison
Example
The prisoner was granted parole after serving 10 years.
Der Gefangene wurde nach 10 Jahren auf Bewährung entlassen.
B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

Zufall
Meaning
a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening
Example
It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.
Es war ein seltsamer Zufall, dass sie beide dasselbe Kleid zur Party trugen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/

innocuous

harmlos
Meaning
Not harmful or offensive.
Example
His remark was completely innocuous and not meant to offend anyone.
Seine Bemerkung war völlig harmlos und nicht dazu gedacht, jemanden zu beleidigen.
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

enge Hosen
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
Sie kaufte ein neues Paar schwarze Leggings für das Fitnessstudio.
A2 noun /ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ/

Cowboy

Cowboy
Meaning
a man who tends cattle on a ranch, especially in the western United States
Example
The cowboy rode his horse across the vast prairie to find the cattle.
Der Cowboy ritt auf seinem Pferd über die weite Prärie, um das Vieh zu finden.
C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

Diorama
Meaning
a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures
Example
The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.
Das Museum zeigte ein Diorama eines alten Dorfes.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

Missgeschick
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
Er brach sich das Bein während eines Missgeschicks beim Skifahren.
B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

festes Einkommen
Meaning
Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.
Example
Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.
Festverzinsliche Anlagen bieten zuverlässige Renditen.
B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Entlein
Meaning
a young duck
Example
The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.
Die Mutterente führte ihre Entchen zum Teich.
C2 verb /rɪˈfrækt/

refract

refraktieren
Meaning
To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.
Example
The water refracts light, making the straw look bent.
Das Wasser refraktiert das Licht, wodurch der Strohhalm gebogen aussieht.
B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

dock
Meaning
a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
Example
The ship stayed at the dock for two days.
Das Schiff blieb zwei Tage im Dock.
B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/

Thankful

dankbar
Meaning
pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative
Example
I am thankful for all your help and support.
Ich bin dankbar für deine Hilfe und Unterstützung.
B1 adjective /ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃənl/

educational

erzieherisch
Meaning
Relating to the provision of education or having an educative effect.
Example
The journey was an educational experience.
Die Reise war eine lehrreiche Erfahrung.
B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

frustrieren
Meaning
to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed
Example
The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.
Der Verkehrsstau frustrierte alle Pendler.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

entscheidend
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
Ihre entscheidende Handlung rettete das Unternehmen vor dem Kollaps.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

Patrizid
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
Der alte Mythos beschreibt einen Sohn, der einen Patricid begeht, um den Thron zu erlangen.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

rötlich-braun
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
Sie hat lange rötlich-braune Haare, die im Sonnenlicht glänzen.
A1 adjective /koʊld/

Cold

kalt; eisig; unfreundlich;
Meaning
having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly
Example
The cold winter wind made everyone shiver.
Der kalte Winterwind ließ alle zittern.
A2 noun /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

meeting

Besprechung
Meaning
A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.
Example
The board had a meeting to finalize the budget.
Der Vorstand hatte eine Besprechung, um das Budget abzuschließen.
B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

rätsel; unerklärliche Sache
Meaning
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
Example
The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.
Das Verschwinden des Flugzeugs bleibt ein Geheimnis.
A2 noun /suːt/

suit

Anzug
Meaning
a set of clothes made of the same fabric, usually consisting of trousers and a jacket
Example
He wore a black suit to the wedding.
Er trug einen schwarzen Anzug zur Hochzeit.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

Selbstvertrauen
Meaning
the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance
Example
She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.
Sie sprach mit großem Selbstvertrauen während des Vorstellungsgesprächs.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛptɪv/

receptive

empfänglich
Meaning
Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.
Example
She was receptive to feedback from her colleagues.
Sie war empfänglich für Feedback von ihren Kollegen.
B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

Einwanderung
Meaning
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
Immigration policies vary from country to country.
Die Immigrationspolitik variiert von Land zu Land.
C1 noun /rɪft/

rift

Riss
Meaning
a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack
Example
A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.
Es entwickelte sich ein Riss zwischen den beiden Freunden nach dem Streit.
B2 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

Medikament
Meaning
a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.
Der Arzt verschrieb ein Medikament gegen seine Kopfschmerzen.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪtɪd/

unstated

nicht ausgesagt
Meaning
not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid
Example
The contract included several unstated expectations.
Der Vertrag beinhaltete mehrere nicht ausgesprochene Erwartungen.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/

Timetable

fahrplan
Meaning
a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times
Example
Please check the train timetable for departure times.
Bitte überprüfen Sie den Fahrplan des Zuges für die Abfahrtszeiten.
A2 noun /ˈweɪtrəs/

waitress

Kellnerin
Meaning
a woman who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waitress took our order with a friendly smile.
Die Kellnerin nahm unsere Bestellung freundlich auf.
B1 noun /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

Herd; Kocher
Meaning
a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks
Example
The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.
Der Reiskocher macht das Kochen viel einfacher.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

berechtigt
Meaning
having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment
Example
Employees are entitled to paid leave.
Mitarbeiter haben Anspruch auf bezahlten Urlaub.
A2 noun /flaɪt/

flight

Flug / Flug
Meaning
the act of flying, typically through the air; or a scheduled trip by an aircraft
Example
Our flight to London was delayed due to bad weather.
Unser Flug nach London wurde aufgrund schlechten Wetters verzögert.
C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

Sammlung wilder Tiere
Meaning
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
Example
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
Der Zirkus hatte eine Sammlung exotischer Tiere.
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

hinterhältig
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
Er ist ein hinterhältiger Politiker, der Menschen für Macht manipuliert.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

Metapherform
Meaning
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
Example
The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.
Der Dichter führte eine Metaphorm ein, um Bildsprache mit Struktur zu verbinden.
C2 adjective /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

admonitory

ermahnend
Meaning
giving or conveying a warning or reprimand
Example
She gave him an admonitory glance.
Sie warf ihm einen ermahnenden Blick zu.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɛkjətər/

executor

Testamentsvollstrecker
Meaning
A person appointed to carry out the terms of someone's will after their death.
Example
The executor managed the estate according to the deceased’s wishes.
Der Testamentsvollstrecker verwaltete das Vermögen gemäß den Wünschen des Verstorbenen.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvoʊk/

invoke

anrufen
Meaning
to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification
Example
The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client.
Der Anwalt rief die Verfassung an, um seinen Mandanten zu verteidigen.
C1 verb /rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/

resurge

wieder aufkommen
Meaning
To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.
Example
Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge.
Das Interesse an traditionellen Handwerken hat begonnen, wieder aufzukommen.
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlə ˈkɑrplɪt/

Mola carplet

Mola-Karpfen
Meaning
a small freshwater fish of the carp family, commonly found in South Asian rivers and ponds
Example
The mola carplet is a popular small fish used in Bengali cuisine.
Der Mola-Karpfen ist ein beliebter kleiner Fisch, der in der bengalischen Küche verwendet wird.
B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

Unterbrechung
Meaning
the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
Example
The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.
Das Treffen wurde wegen einer unerwarteten Unterbrechung verschoben.
B1 noun /prɪnt/

Print

Druck; Marke; Abdruck;
Meaning
words, letters, or pictures produced on paper using a machine; a mark made by pressing something onto a surface
Example
The book is available in both digital and print versions.
Das Buch ist sowohl in digitalen als auch in gedruckten Versionen erhältlich.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpruːv/

disprove

widerlegen
Meaning
to show that something is false or wrong
Example
The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory.
Der Wissenschaftler arbeitete hart daran, die alte Theorie zu widerlegen.
C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

Einstellung
Meaning
The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
Example
There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.
Es gab eine vorübergehende Einstellung der Feindseligkeiten.
C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

Reparationen
Meaning
the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged
Example
The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.
Die Regierung bot den Opfern des Konflikts Reparationen an.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdrəˈstætɪks/

hydrostatics

Hydrostatik
Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids at rest.
Example
Hydrostatics is essential in understanding how dams and reservoirs function.
Hydrostatik ist entscheidend für das Verständnis, wie Dämme und Stauseen funktionieren.
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 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

Widrigkeit
Meaning
Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Example
He remained strong in the face of adversity.
Er blieb stark angesichts der Widrigkeit.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

jungfräulich
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
Das Dorf feierte das Fest mit seinen jungfräulichen Mädchen, die tanzten.
C2 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

loquacious

gesprächig
Meaning
tending to talk a great deal; very talkative
Example
The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories.
Das gesprächige Kind unterhielt alle mit endlosen Geschichten.
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

heftig kritisieren
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
Der Trainer hat das Team für ihre schlechte Leistung scharf kritisiert.
A2 verb /oʊˈbeɪ/

obey

gehorchen
Meaning
to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules
Example
Children should obey their parents and teachers.
Kinder sollten ihren Eltern und Lehrern gehorchen.
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

Handwerker
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.
Der Handwerker schuf eine wunderschöne Holzskulptur.
A2 noun /ˈlɜːrnər/

learner

Lernender
Meaning
a person who is acquiring knowledge or skill through study or experience
Example
She is a fast learner.
Sie ist eine schnelle Lernerin.
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.