C1 noun kənˈɡlɒm.ər.ət

conglomerate

Konglomerat

Meaning

A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.

Example

The company grew into a multinational conglomerate.

Das Unternehmen wurde zu einem multinationalen Konglomerat.

C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

Blutgerinnsel

Meaning

a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.

Example

The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.

Der Arzt entfernte ein Blutgerinnsel vom Patienten.

C2 noun /ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/

cataclysm

Kataklysmus

Meaning

A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.

Example

The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.

Das Erdbeben war ein Kataklysmus, der die Stadt neu gestaltete.

B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

Konsens

Meaning

A general agreement among all members of a group.

Example

Consensus was reached after long deliberation.

Ein Konsens wurde nach langer Beratung erreicht.

C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

verachtenswert, abscheulich

Meaning

deserving of contempt; despicable

Example

His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.

Seine betrügerischen Handlungen waren wirklich verachtenswert.

B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

chemical

chemische Substanz

Meaning

a substance produced by or used in a chemical process

Example

The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river.

Die Fabrik gibt schädliche chemische Substanzen in den Fluss ab.

A2 noun /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

celebration

Feier

Meaning

a festive event or activity to honor an occasion

Example

The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.

Die Stadt veranstaltete eine große Feier zum Unabhängigkeitstag.

C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

kontextualisieren

Meaning

to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings

Example

The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.

Der Lehrer hat das historische Ereignis kontextualisiert, um es für die Schüler relevanter zu machen.

C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

kardiologisch

Meaning

Relating to the heart.

Example

The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.

Der Patient wurde mit einer kardialen Erkrankung aufgenommen.

B1 noun /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

competitor

Wettbewerber

Meaning

a person, team, or company that competes with others

Example

The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.

Das Unternehmen senkte seine Preise, um seinen Hauptwettbewerber zu schlagen.

C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

kryptografisch

Meaning

Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.

Example

Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.

Banken verwenden kryptographische Technologie, um Transaktionen zu schützen.

A2 noun /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

childhood

Kindheit

Meaning

the period of being a child

Example

She spent her childhood in a small village.

Sie verbrachte ihre Kindheit in einem kleinen Dorf.

B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

kohlenstoffneutral

Meaning

Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.

Example

The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.

Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, bis 2030 kohlenstoffneutral zu sein.

C1 adjective /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/

calculating

berechnend

Meaning

acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way

Example

He had a cold and calculating approach to business.

Er hatte einen kalten und berechnenden Ansatz im Geschäft.

B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

Korrespondenz; Ähnlichkeit oder Gleichwertigkeit; Kommunikation durch den Austausch von Briefen

Meaning

letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters

Example

The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.

Die historische Korrespondenz zwischen den beiden berühmten Schriftstellern wurde kürzlich veröffentlicht.

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.

B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

Glück

Meaning

careful thought or attention to something before making a decision

Example

After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.

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

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 /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.

A2 adverb /ˈklɪrli/

clearly

deutlich

Meaning

In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.

Example

She spoke clearly so that everyone could understand.

Sie sprach deutlich, damit jeder es verstehen konnte.

B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

klassifiziert; geheim

Meaning

arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted

Example

The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.

Der Bericht enthält klassifizierte Informationen.

B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

bezieht sich auf das Herz und die Blutgefäße

Meaning

Relating to the heart and blood vessels.

Example

Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.

Regelmäßige Bewegung verbessert die kardiovaskuläre Gesundheit.

B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

beginnen

Meaning

to begin or start something

Example

The ceremony will commence at noon.

Die Zeremonie wird um Mittag beginnen.

C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

Stimmen sammeln

Meaning

to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail

Example

They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.

Sie werden die Nachbarschaft für Stimmen abklappern.

A2 verb /kəmˈpliːt/

complete

abschließen

Meaning

to finish making or doing something; to bring something to an end

Example

She managed to complete the project on time.

Sie hat es geschafft, das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.

B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

Kommentar

Meaning

An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.

Example

The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.

Der Kommentar des Professors zum Roman war aufschlussreich.

C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

bestätigen

Meaning

Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.

Example

The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.

Der Zeuge hat die Aussage des Angeklagten korrigiert.

B1 adjective ˈkʌltʃərəl

cultural

kulturell

Meaning

Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.

Example

Schools organize cultural programs to honor Victory Day.

Schulen organisieren kulturelle Programme, um den Tag des Sieges zu ehren.

C1 adjective, verb, noun /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/

counterfeit

gefälscht

Meaning

made to look like something genuine in order to deceive

Example

The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency.

Die Polizei beschlagnahmte eine Ladung gefälschter Geldscheine.

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.

C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

engelsgleich

Meaning

Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.

Example

The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.

Das Baby hatte ein engelsgleiches Lächeln, das jedem das Herz erweichte.

B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

kooperativ

Meaning

willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose

Example

She was very cooperative during the interview process.

Sie war während des Interviews sehr kooperativ.

A2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

conversation

Gespräch

Meaning

an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged

Example

We had a long conversation about future plans.

Wir haben ein langes Gespräch über zukünftige Pläne geführt.

B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

konkurrieren

Meaning

to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity

Example

Several companies compete for dominance in the market.

Mehrere Unternehmen konkurrieren um Dominanz auf dem Markt.

C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

unterteilen

Meaning

To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.

Example

To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.

Um die Effizienz zu steigern, unterteilte er seine Arbeitsaufgaben.

C1 adjective, noun /ˈsɛlɪbət/

celibate

Zölibat

Meaning

abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so

Example

He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.

Er entschied sich aus religiösen Gründen, zölibatär zu leben.

C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

keusch; tugendhaft

Meaning

pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity

Example

She lived a chaste and virtuous life.

Sie lebte ein keusches und tugendhaftes Leben.

C2 adjective /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

cloying

übermäßig süß

Meaning

too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant

Example

The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.

Das Dessert war so übermäßig süß, dass ich es nicht fertig essen konnte.

C2 adjective /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/

concomitant

begleitend

Meaning

Naturally accompanying or associated with something.

Example

Increased stress is often concomitant with long working hours.

Erhöhter Stress geht oft mit langen Arbeitsstunden einher.

B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

Klarstellung

Meaning

The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.

Example

The manager requested clarification on the project details.

Der Manager bat um eine Klarstellung der Projektdetails.

C2 verb /ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

conjugate

konjugieren

Meaning

to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number

Example

Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'.

Schüler werden gebeten, das Verb 'sein' zu konjugieren.

C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

verziehen

Meaning

to twist or bend out of the normal shape

Example

She contorted her face in pain after the injury.

Sie verzog ihr Gesicht vor Schmerz nach der Verletzung.

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.

C2 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

zeitgenössisch

Meaning

existing, happening, or occurring at the same time

Example

The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.

Die beiden Künstler waren zeitgenössisch und beeinflussten sich oft gegenseitig.

C1 adjective /kəˈnɒnɪkəl/

canonical

kanonisch / akzeptiert

Meaning

Conforming to a general rule or accepted standard; officially recognized.

Example

Shakespeare’s works are considered canonical in English literature.

Shakespeares Werke gelten als kanonisch in der englischen Literatur.

C2 noun /ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/

calvinism

kalvinismus

Meaning

A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.

Example

Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology.

Der Kalvinismus spielte eine wichtige Rolle bei der Formulierung der protestantischen Theologie.

B2 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

kollabieren

Meaning

to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely

Example

The old building collapsed after the earthquake.

Das alte Gebäude kollabierte nach dem Erdbeben.

C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

genießbar

Meaning

An item of food that can be eaten.

Example

The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.

Der Picknickkorb war voller köstlicher, genießbarer Sachen.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

ritterlich

Meaning

Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.

Example

He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.

Er war ritterlich, öffnete immer Türen für andere.

C2 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.

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.

B1 adjective ˈkrɪtɪkəl

critical

kritisch

Meaning

Extremely important; at a point of crisis or urgency.

Example

Addressing critical issues in education is imperative.

Die Lösung kritischer Fragen in der Bildung ist dringend erforderlich.

B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

konditionell; bedingt

Meaning

dependent on certain conditions; not absolute

Example

The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.

Das Jobangebot ist konditional abhängig vom Bestehen der Hintergrundüberprüfung.

B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

chronologisch

Meaning

Arranged in the order in which events happened.

Example

The events were listed in chronological order.

Die Ereignisse wurden in chronologischer Reihenfolge aufgelistet.

C2 adjective /ˈkæloʊ/

callow

grün hinter den Ohren

Meaning

Inexperienced and immature.

Example

The callow intern made several mistakes on his first day.

Der unerfahrene Praktikant machte mehrere Fehler an seinem ersten Tag.

C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

zerknüllen

Meaning

to crush something into folds or wrinkles

Example

He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.

Er zerknüllte das Papier und warf es in den Mülleimer.

B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

katholisch

Meaning

Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.

Sie hat katholische Vorlieben in der Musik und genießt alles, von Jazz bis Oper.

C1 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/

compulsive

zwanghaft

Meaning

Resulting from or acting on an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.

Example

He is a compulsive gambler who cannot stop placing bets.

Er ist ein zwanghafter Spieler, der nicht aufhören kann, Wetten abzuschließen.

C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

Blutsverwandtschaft

Meaning

The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.

Example

The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.

Der Grad der Blutsverwandtschaft war in Erbschaftsgesetzen wichtig.

C2 noun /ˈsɜːrtɪˌtjuːd/

certitude

Gewissheit

Meaning

Absolute certainty or conviction about something.

Example

She spoke with certitude about the outcome of the case.

Sie sprach mit Gewissheit über das Ergebnis des Falls.

B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

kombination / mischung

Meaning

The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.

Example

This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.

Dieses Gericht ist eine perfekte Kombination aus süßen und scharfen Aromen.

C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

verspielt

Meaning

Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.

Example

The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.

Der verspielte Junge rannte sorglos über das Feld.

C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

usw.

Meaning

Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.

Example

We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.

Wir müssen Stifte, Papier, Notizbücher, usw. kaufen.

B2 noun /kɔːrd/

cord

Schnur

Meaning

a long, thin, flexible string or rope

Example

He tied the package with a strong cord.

Er band das Paket mit einer starken Schnur.

B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

Konjunktion

Meaning

a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words

Example

The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.

Die Wörter 'und' und 'aber' sind häufige Konjunktionen.

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.

C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

Steuermann

Meaning

the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat

Example

The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.

Der Steuermann gab Anweisungen an das Ruderteam.

B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

überzeugend; glaubwürdig; überzeugend; fähig, jemanden dazu zu bringen, etwas zu glauben

Meaning

believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something

Example

His convincing argument won over the entire jury.

Sein überzeugendes Argument hat das ganze Jurymitglied gewonnen.

C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

Konservatismus

Meaning

A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.

Example

Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.

Der Konservatismus schätzt Tradition und schrittweise Entwicklung.

C1 noun /kənˈsep.ʃən/

Conception

Konzeption; Idee; Befruchtung

Meaning

the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving

Example

The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.

Die Konzeption dieses innovativen Projekts dauerte mehrere Monate intensiven Brainstormings.

B2 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.

C2 adjective /kəmˈpleɪzənt/

complaisant

zu nachgiebig

Meaning

willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest

Example

He was too complaisant to refuse their demands.

Er war zu nachgiebig, um ihre Forderungen abzulehnen.

C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

absichern

Meaning

To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.

Example

The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.

Das Team sicherte sich die Meisterschaft mit einem Last-Minute-Tor.

C2 noun /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

kleines Partikel oder Zelle, insbesondere Blutzelle

Meaning

a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell

Example

Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.

Rote Blutkörperchen transportieren Sauerstoff durch den Körper.

C1 noun /kənˈspɪrə.tər/

conspirator

Verschwörer

Meaning

a person who secretly plans with others to do something unlawful or harmful

Example

The conspirator was arrested before the plan could be carried out.

Der Verschwörer wurde festgenommen, bevor der Plan umgesetzt werden konnte.

C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

gerinnen

Meaning

to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state

Example

The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.

Das Blut gerann schnell nach dem Schnitt.

C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

Buchhaltungsbüro

Meaning

a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed

Example

The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.

Der Kaufmann verbrachte den größten Teil seines Tages im Buchhaltungsbüro und überprüfte die Bücher.

C2 verb /kɒnˈkætəneɪt/

concatenate

verketteln

Meaning

To link things together in a series or chain.

Example

The program concatenates two strings into one.

Das Programm verknüpft zwei Strings zu einem.

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

herzlich; aufrichtig; freundlich

Meaning

warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt

Example

She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.

Sie gab uns einen herzlichen Empfang an der Haustür.

B2 noun /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

configuration

Konfiguration

Meaning

an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or structure

Example

The configuration of the system needs to be adjusted for better performance.

Die Konfiguration des Systems muss für eine bessere Leistung angepasst werden.

B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

Pendeln

Meaning

Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.

Example

He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.

Er pendelt jeden Tag zwei Stunden, um sein Büro zu erreichen.

C2 noun kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

Konzeptualisierung

Meaning

The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.

Example

The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.

Die Konzeptualisierung von erneuerbaren Städten ist bahnbrechend.

A2 noun /kɑːrˈtuːn/

cartoon

Zeichentrickfilm

Meaning

a humorous or animated drawing, especially one in newspapers or television

Example

Children love watching cartoons on TV.

Kinder lieben es, Zeichentrickfilme im Fernsehen zu sehen.

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.

C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

Gewichtseinheit für Edelsteine

Meaning

a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams

Example

She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.

Sie erhielt einen Diamantring mit zwei Karat für ihre Verlobung.

A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/

classroom

Klassenzimmer

Meaning

A room in which classes are held in a school or college.

Example

The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.

Der Lehrer betrat das Klassenzimmer und begrüßte die Schüler.

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.

C2 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

formelle Unterhaltung

Meaning

A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.

Example

The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.

Die Professoren führten eine tiefgehende Unterhaltung über die Zukunft der Bildung.

A2 verb /ˈkɑːpi/

copy

kopieren

Meaning

to make an identical reproduction of something

Example

Please copy this document for the meeting.

Bitte kopieren Sie dieses Dokument für das Treffen.

C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

himmlisch

Meaning

Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.

Example

The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.

Die himmlischen Körper am Himmel waren letzte Nacht deutlich sichtbar.

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.

C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

Konsumismus

Meaning

The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.

Example

Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.

Moderne Konsumismus führt zu einer erhöhten Nachfrage nach Luxusgütern.

B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

Korallenriffe

Meaning

Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.

Example

Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.

Die Insel Saint Martin ist für ihre Korallenriffe bekannt.

B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

Traube

Meaning

a group of similar things or people positioned close together

Example

The grapes grew in a tight cluster.

Die Trauben wuchsen in einem dichten Trauben.

A2 noun /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/

classmate

Klassenkamerad

Meaning

a person who is in the same class or course of study as another

Example

I met one of my old classmates at the university event.

Ich traf einen alten Klassenkameraden bei der Universitätsveranstaltung.

B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

Klippe

Meaning

a high, steep face of rock or earth

Example

The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.

Die Wellen prallten gegen den Boden der Klippe.

A1 noun /kæt/

Cat

Katze

Meaning

a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws

Example

The cat sat on the windowsill watching birds.

Die Katze saß auf dem Fensterbrett und beobachtete die Vögel.

C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

vereinigen

Meaning

to join together or unite; to combine

Example

The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.

Die beiden Flüsse vereinigen sich kurz bevor sie das Meer erreichen.

B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

Neugier; ungewöhnlicher oder interessanter Gegenstand oder Fakt

Meaning

a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact

Example

Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.

Ihre Neugier über verschiedene Kulturen führte sie dazu, um die Welt zu reisen.

B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

Kommandant

Meaning

a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces

Example

The commander ordered his troops to advance.

Der Kommandant befahl seinen Truppen, vorzurücken.

C1 noun ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

computation

Berechnung

Meaning

The action of mathematical calculation.

Example

Complex computation is required for AI models.

Komplexe Berechnungen sind für KI-Modelle erforderlich.

C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

Cholera

Meaning

An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.

Example

The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.

Das Dorf erlebte nach der Flut einen Choleraausbruch.

C1 noun /ˈkɔːrdən/

cordon

Absperrung

Meaning

a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access

Example

The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.

Die Polizei errichtete ein Kordon um den Tatort.

A2 verb ˈselɪbreɪt

celebrate

feiern

Meaning

To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

Example

Bangladesh celebrates Urban Planning Day on November 8.

Deutschland feiert den Tag der Deutschen Einheit am 3. Oktober.

C1 adjective /ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/

chauvinistic

chauvinistisch

Meaning

Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.

Example

His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues.

Seine chauvinistische Haltung entfremdete viele seiner weiblichen Kolleginnen.

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.

C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

Haarschneider / schnelles Schiff aus dem 19. Jahrhundert

Meaning

a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century

Example

The barber used clippers to trim his hair.

Der Friseur benutzte einen Haarschneider, um seine Haare zu schneiden.

B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

Zentimeter

Meaning

A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.

Example

The table is 120 centimeters long.

Der Tisch ist 120 Zentimeter lang.