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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.
C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

Schmeichelei
Meaning
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
Example
Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.
Durch Schmeichelei überzeugte er seinen Chef, ihm eine Gehaltserhöhung zu gewähren.
A1 verb /ˈkæri/

carry

tragen
Meaning
To support and move something or someone from one place to another.
Example
She carried the bag across the street.
Sie trug die Tasche über die Straße.
B1 verb /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

calculate

berechnen
Meaning
to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate
Example
I need to calculate the total cost.
Ich muss die Gesamtkosten berechnen.
B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

übermitteln, kommunizieren, transportieren
Meaning
To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.
Example
The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.
Der Lehrer übermittelt die Lektion klar an die Schüler.
C1 noun /kɔːr/

corps

Zweig der Armee, Gruppe
Meaning
a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose
Example
He joined the army corps after graduation.
Er trat dem Armeekorps nach seinem Abschluss bei.
B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

kosmetisch
Meaning
relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks
Example
She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.
Sie kaufte eine neue kosmetische Creme für ihre Haut.
C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

Cremeapfel
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
Der Cremeapfel hat eine süße und cremige Textur.
B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

kultiviert
Meaning
characterized by refined taste, manners, and education
Example
She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.
Sie ist eine kultivierte Frau, die Kunst und Literatur liebt.
C1 noun /kəmˈplɪsəti/

complicity

Komplizität
Meaning
the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
The court revealed his complicity in the fraud scheme.
Das Gericht enthüllte seine Komplizität im Betrugsplan.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒlərɪk/

choleric

cholerisch
Meaning
Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.
Example
His choleric nature often got him into arguments.
Sein cholerisches Wesen brachte ihn oft in Streitigkeiten.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

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

chastise

scharf kritisieren / bestrafen
Meaning
to criticize or punish severely
Example
The teacher chastised the student for being late.
Der Lehrer hat den Schüler für das Zuspätkommen scharf zurechtgewiesen.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtrɪk ˈæsɪd/

Citric Acid

Zitronensäure
Meaning
a natural acid found in citrus fruits, used as a food preservative and flavoring agent
Example
Add a pinch of citric acid to preserve the color of the fruit jam.
Fügen Sie eine Prise Zitronensäure hinzu, um die Farbe der Fruchtmarmelade zu erhalten.
C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

Leichtgläubigkeit
Meaning
A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
Example
The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.
Der Betrug war erfolgreich aufgrund der Leichtgläubigkeit des Opfers.
A2 noun /ˈsɪə.ri.əl/

cereal

Müsli
Meaning
a common breakfast food made from processed grains such as wheat, oats, or corn
Example
She eats a bowl of cereal every morning before work.
Sie isst jeden Morgen eine Schale Müsli vor der Arbeit.
C1 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

berechnen
Meaning
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
Example
The software can compute the total cost in seconds.
Die Software kann die Gesamtkosten in Sekunden berechnen.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

cohort

kohorte
Meaning
A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.
Example
The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.
Die Studie verfolgte eine Kohorte von Studenten über zehn Jahre.
A2 adjective /kjuːt/

cute

süß
Meaning
attractive in a pretty or endearing way
Example
That puppy is so cute!
Dieser Welpe ist so süß!
C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

Transport
Meaning
The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.
Example
The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.
Der Transport von Waren wurde aufgrund schlechten Wetters verzögert.
B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

Bau
Meaning
The building of something, typically a large structure.
Example
Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.
Baustaub trägt erheblich zur Umweltverschmutzung bei.
C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

heilbar
Meaning
Able to be cured or healed.
Example
The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.
Der Arzt versicherte ihr, dass die Krankheit heilbar war.
C2 adjective /kəmˈprɛsəbl̩/

compressible

komprimierbar
Meaning
Capable of being compressed or reduced in volume.
Example
Air is a compressible substance, unlike water.
Luft ist eine komprimierbare Substanz, im Gegensatz zu Wasser.
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.fəl/

Careful

vorsichtig; aufmerksam; achtsam
Meaning
taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious; attentive
Example
Be careful when crossing the busy street during rush hour.
Sei vorsichtig, wenn du die Straße während der Stoßzeiten überquerst.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

Axt
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter
Example
The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.
Der Holzfäller schwang die Axt, um den Baum zu fällen.
B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

hauptsächlich
Meaning
mainly; primarily
Example
The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.
Das Festival wird hauptsächlich von jungen Leuten gefeiert.
C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

verstopfen
Meaning
To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.
Example
Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.
Schwerer Verkehr kann die Straßen der Stadt während der Stoßzeiten verstopfen.
A2 noun /kæʃ/

cash

Bargeld
Meaning
money in the form of bills or coins, not checks or credit
Example
She paid the bill in cash.
Sie bezahlte die Rechnung bar.
A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

Kind
Meaning
a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority
Example
The child played happily in the park.
Das Kind spielte fröhlich im Park.
C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

begrenzen
Meaning
to limit or restrict something within boundaries
Example
The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.
Die Regeln begrenzen die Befugnisse des Ausschusses.
C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

Gegenklage
Meaning
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
Example
The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.
Der Anwalt hat eine Gegenklage gegen den Ankläger eingereicht.
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

Höhepunkt
Meaning
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process
Example
The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.
Der Film erreichte seinen Höhepunkt während der letzten Kampfszene.
B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

konventionell
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
Viele Landwirte nutzen immer noch konventionelle Anbaumethoden.
C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

oberflächlich
Meaning
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example
He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
Er warf einen flüchtigen Blick auf den Bericht vor der Besprechung.
C2 noun /ˈkɑr.mɪn/

Carmine

Karmin
Meaning
a vivid crimson color; a red pigment obtained from cochineal
Example
The artist mixed carmine with white to create a beautiful pink shade.
Der Künstler mischte Karmin mit Weiß, um einen schönen Rosaton zu kreieren.
C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

kryptisch, rätselhaft, unklar
Meaning
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
Example
The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.
Die Nachricht war kryptisch und schwer zu entschlüsseln.
B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

kontextuell
Meaning
Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.
Example
Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.
Kontextuelle Bedeutung ändert sich je nach Gebrauch.
B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

Kampagne
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
Die Umweltkampagne hat erfolgreich das Bewusstsein für den Klimawandel geschärft.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

herausfordernd
Meaning
difficult in a way that tests one's abilities
Example
The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.
Der Bergaufstieg war herausfordernd, aber lohnend.
B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

loben
Meaning
to praise formally or officially
Example
The teacher commended the students for their hard work.
Der Lehrer lobte die Schüler für ihre harte Arbeit.
C2 adjective /kənˈtraɪt/

contrite

reumütig
Meaning
feeling or showing remorse or guilt
Example
She was contrite after realizing her mistake.
Sie war reumütig, nachdem sie ihren Fehler erkannt hatte.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagaration

Rechtschreibfehler (von 'conflagration')
Meaning
This is a common misspelling of 'conflagration', which means a large, destructive fire.
Example
The term 'conflagaration' is often incorrectly used instead of 'conflagration'.
Der Begriff 'conflagaration' wird oft fälschlicherweise anstelle von 'conflagration' verwendet.
B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

eng, unbequem klein
Meaning
uncomfortably small or restricted
Example
The room was so cramped that we could barely move.
Der Raum war so eng, dass wir kaum bewegen konnten.
A1 noun /ˈsɪti/

city

Stadt
Meaning
a large town or an urban area with its own government
Example
Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh.
Berlin ist die größte Stadt in Deutschland.
C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

sich verhalten
Meaning
to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way
Example
She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.
Sie verhielt sich während der Zeremonie mit Anmut.
B1 verb /kræk/

crack

Glück
Meaning
To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.
Example
The glass cracked when it was dropped on the floor.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

kommerziell
Meaning
Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.
Example
Commercial hubs attract investments.
Kommerzielle Zentren ziehen Investitionen an.
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪz.əm/

chauvinism

Chauvinismus
Meaning
Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.
Example
The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism.
Die Unternehmenskultur wurde dafuer kritisiert, maennlichen Chauvinismus zu foerdern.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

Befehl aufheben
Meaning
to revoke or cancel an order or command
Example
The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.
Der General hob die vorherigen Befehle sofort auf.
C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

Gipfel
Meaning
the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity
Example
The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.
Die Wanderer erreichten den Gipfel des Berges beim Sonnenaufgang.
C1 noun /ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/

congregation

Gemeinde
Meaning
a group of people assembled for religious worship or a common purpose
Example
The congregation gathered to hear the sermon.
Die Gemeinde versammelte sich, um die Predigt zu hören.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

verpflichtend
Meaning
Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
Example
Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.
Das Tragen von Sicherheitsgurten ist in den meisten Ländern verpflichtend.
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkəl/

categorical

kategorisch
Meaning
Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.
Example
She gave a categorical denial of the allegations.
Sie gab eine kategorische Ablehnung der Anschuldigungen.
A2 noun /klaʊn/

Clown

Clown; ein komischer Entertainer, besonders einer in einem Zirkus, der ein traditionelles Kostüm und übertriebenes Make-up trägt
Meaning
a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and exaggerated makeup
Example
The children laughed loudly at the funny clown's silly antics.
Die Kinder lachten laut über die dummen Streiche des lustigen Clowns.
C1 noun /koʊˈhɪr.əns/

coherence

kohärenz
Meaning
The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.
Example
The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow.
Der Aufsatz hatte keine Kohärenz, was es schwer machte, ihm zu folgen.
B1 noun /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

countryside

Land
Meaning
land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages
Example
She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside.
Sie genießt die Ruhe und Schönheit des Landes.
C1 noun /tʃɪt/

Chit

Zettel, Notiz
Meaning
a short note, typically a brief informal letter; a voucher for a sum owed
Example
She left a chit on the table asking him to call her back.
Sie ließ einen chit auf dem Tisch und bat ihn, sie zurückzurufen.
C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

Schlüsselbein
Meaning
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
Example
He broke his collar-bone in the accident.
Er hat sich das Schlüsselbein im Unfall gebrochen.
B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

Höflichkeit; Anstand;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
Er zeigte große Höflichkeit, indem er die Tür für ältere Menschen offen hielt.
C2 noun /kəˈrɑːləri/

corollary

direkte oder natürliche Folge
Meaning
a direct or natural consequence or result
Example
One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness.
Eine Konsequenz der neuen Politik war die erhöhte öffentliche Bewusstseinsbildung.
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 noun /kʌlt/

cult

Kult
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
Der Kult folgte ihrem Führer mit großer Hingabe.
C2 noun /kænˈtɑː.tə/

cantata

kantate
Meaning
A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful cantata during the festival.
Der Chor führte während des Festivals eine schöne Kantate auf.
B1 verb /ˈkæri aʊt/

carry out

durchführen
Meaning
to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan
Example
The team carries out the project successfully.
Das Team führt das Projekt erfolgreich durch.
B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

komponieren
Meaning
to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself
Example
She composes beautiful songs.
Sie komponiert wunderschöne Lieder.
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.
A2 noun /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Crocodile

krokodil
Meaning
a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries
Example
The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.
Das Krokodil bewegte sich langsam durch das trübe Wasser.
B2 noun /kwɪˈziːn/

cuisine

küche
Meaning
A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.
Example
Italian cuisine is famous all over the world.
Italienische Küche ist weltweit berühmt.
C1 noun /ˈʃæpəroʊn/

chaperon

Begleiter
Meaning
An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.
Example
The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance.
Der Lehrer fungierte als Begleiter während des Schulballs.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈsɔːriəs/

censorious

übermäßig kritisch
Meaning
severely critical of others
Example
She was always censorious about her colleagues' mistakes.
Sie war immer sehr kritisch gegenüber den Fehlern ihrer Kollegen.
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.
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.
B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

Bestandteil / Wähler
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
Der Senator traf sich mit seinen Wählern, um lokale Probleme zu besprechen.
A2 noun /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

challenges

herausforderungen
Meaning
Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.
Example
Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth.
Herausforderungen zu überwinden ist der Schlüssel zum persönlichen Wachstum.
C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

Geschwür
Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
Der Baum war mit einem Krebs infiziert, der seine Rinde beschädigte.
C1 adjective /klæd/

clad

bekleidet / bedeckt
Meaning
dressed or covered in a particular way
Example
The knight was clad in shining armor.
Der Ritter war in glänzender Rüstung bekleidet.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

kohärent
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
Seine Rede war klar und kohärent.
B1 noun /kræft/

craft

Fähigkeit, Handwerk, Kunsthandwerk
Meaning
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
Example
She has mastered the craft of pottery.
Sie hat das Handwerk der Töpferei gemeistert.
C1 noun ˈklaɪmət ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən

climate regulation

Klimaregulation
Meaning
The moderation of climate conditions through natural or artificial processes.
Example
Forests help in climate regulation by stabilizing local temperatures.
Wälder helfen bei der Klimaregulation, indem sie die lokalen Temperaturen stabilisieren.
B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

kriechen
Meaning
to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable
Example
She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.
Sie schlich leise die Treppe hinauf, um niemanden zu wecken.
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

Glaubwürdigkeit
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
Seine Glaubwürdigkeit als Führer bleibt unbestreitbar.
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.
B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

verurteilen
Meaning
to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law
Example
The court convicted him of theft.
Das Gericht verurteilte ihn wegen Diebstahls.
A2 verb /ˈkʌv.ərd/

covered

bedeckt
Meaning
Protected by being placed over or wrapped; hidden from view.
Example
The forest is covered in greenery.
Der Wald ist mit Grün bedeckt.
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.
B2 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

kulinar
Meaning
Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.
Example
Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.
Kulinarische Fortschritte verbessern das Esserlebnis.
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.
C2 noun ˈkɑː.dərz

cadres

Kadres
Meaning
A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession; a group of activists in a communist or other political organization.
Example
There are 26 cadres under BPSC.
Es gibt 26 Kadres unter BPSC.
C1 noun /kənˈtentmənt/

contentment

Zufriedenheit
Meaning
a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has
Example
She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.
Sie verspürte tiefe Zufriedenheit, nachdem sie anderen geholfen hatte.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʌktəbl̩/

conductible

leitfähig
Meaning
capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat
Example
Copper is highly conductible to electricity.
Kupfer ist sehr leitfähig für Elektrizität.
C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

kondonieren
Meaning
To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.
Example
The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.
Der Manager weigerte sich, Belästigung am Arbeitsplatz zu kondonieren.
C1 adjective /kræs/

crass

krass, ohne Sensibilität oder Raffinesse
Meaning
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
Example
His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
Seine krassen Bemerkungen beleidigten alle bei der Besprechung.
C1 verb /ˈkriːmeɪt/

cremate

einäschern
Meaning
to burn a dead body to ashes as a funeral rite
Example
According to his wishes, they cremated his body after the funeral.
Gemäß seinem Wunsch kremierten sie seinen Körper nach der Beerdigung.
B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

kontinuierlich
Meaning
forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
Example
The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.
Die Fabrik arbeitet nach einem kontinuierlichen 24-Stunden-Plan.
B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

Kohlenhydrate
Meaning
Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.
Example
Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.
Vollkornprodukte sind eine großartige Quelle für gesunde Kohlenhydrate.
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

eine verdrehte oder gebogene Form; die Handlung, sich aus der normalen Form zu winden
Meaning
a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape
Example
The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.
Die Kontorsion des Kunstturners verblüffte das Publikum.
A2 noun /kriːm/

Cream

Sahne
Meaning
the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk
Example
She whipped the cream until it became fluffy.
Sie schlug die Sahne, bis sie fluffig wurde.
A1 noun /klɒk/

Clock

uhr
Meaning
an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time
Example
The clock on the wall shows three o'clock.
Die Uhr an der Wand zeigt drei Uhr.
A1 verb /kætʃ/

catch

fangen
Meaning
to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand
Example
Can you catch the ball I'm throwing?
Kannst du den Ball fangen, den ich werfe?
B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

überzeugt
Meaning
completely certain or sure about something
Example
She was convinced that he was telling the truth.
Sie war überzeugt, dass er die Wahrheit sagte.
C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

scheuern
Meaning
To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.
Example
The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.
Die engen Schuhe begannen, an seinen Fersen zu scheuern.
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.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɑːnt/

confidante

Vertraute Freundin
Meaning
A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.
Example
The queen’s maid became her most trusted confidante.
Die Magd der Königin wurde ihre vertrauenswürdigste Vertraute.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

implizierte oder vorgeschlagene Bedeutung
Meaning
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
Example
The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.
Das Wort 'Zuhause' hat eine warme Konnotation von Komfort und Familie
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

vertraulich erzählen
Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.
Er vertraute sich seinem besten Freund an.
C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

Kletterfisch
Meaning
a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods
Example
The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.
Der Kletterfisch kann von einem Teich zum anderen klettern, indem er Bäume erklimmt.
B1 verb /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/

cooperate

kooperieren
Meaning
to work together; to collaborate
Example
The teams cooperate to achieve their common goals.
Die Teams kooperieren, um ihre gemeinsamen Ziele zu erreichen.
B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

Tarnung
Meaning
the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings
Example
The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.
Die Soldaten verwendeten Tarnung, um sich vor dem Feind zu verstecken.
B1 verb /kənˈvɜːrt/

convert

umwandeln
Meaning
to change from one form to another; to transform
Example
We can convert this room into an office.
Wir können dieses Zimmer in ein Büro umwandeln.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

corporal

korporal
Meaning
relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military
Example
He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake.
Er erlebte eine körperliche Strafe für seinen Fehler.
A2 adjective /kənˈsɜːnd/

concerned

besorgt
Meaning
worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something
Example
She was concerned about her mother's health.
Sie war besorgt um die Gesundheit ihrer Mutter.
B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

Hütte
Meaning
a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
Example
They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.
Sie verbrachten das Wochenende in einer gemütlichen Hütte in den Bergen.
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

übertrieben parteiischer Mensch
Meaning
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.
Example
He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.
Er wurde nach seinen Bemerkungen über Frauen am Arbeitsplatz als Chauvinist bezeichnet.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

vorsichtig
Meaning
cautious or wary about doing something
Example
She was chary of investing in the new business venture.
Sie war vorsichtig, in das neue Geschäft zu investieren.
B1 noun /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

composition

Komposition
Meaning
the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged
Example
Her composition won first prize in the contest.
Ihre Komposition gewann den ersten Preis im Wettbewerb.
A2 noun /ˈsɛlˌfoʊn/

cellphone

Handy
Meaning
a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication
Example
She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone.
Sie hat ihr Handy zu Hause vergessen und konnte niemanden anrufen.
C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

kreuzweise
Meaning
in the form of a cross; diagonally across
Example
Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.
Lege die Holzscheite kreuzweise, um ein stabiles Feuer zu bauen.
A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

Käse
Meaning
a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile
Example
She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.
Sie fügte geriebenen Käse zu der Pasta für zusätzlichen Geschmack hinzu.
C1 adjective /klaɪˈmæktɪk/

climactic

klimaktisch
Meaning
Relating to the most exciting or important moment of something.
Example
The film ended with a climactic battle scene.
Der Film endete mit einer klimatischen Schlacht Szene.
B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

Auflaufform
Meaning
a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes
Example
The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.
Die Auflaufform hielt das Essen während der Dinnerparty warm.
C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

brennbar
Meaning
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
Example
Dry leaves are highly combustible.
Trockene Blätter sind sehr brennbar.