C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

verachten

Meaning

to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt

Example

He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.

Er würde niemals ehrliche Arbeit verachten, egal wie bescheiden sie auch sein mag.

A2 noun /kɔːrs/

course

Kurs, Weg oder eine Reihe von Bildungslektionen

Meaning

a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons

Example

She enrolled in a computer science course.

Sie hat sich für einen Informatikkurs eingeschrieben.

B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

katastrophal, verheerend

Meaning

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

Example

Climate change has catastrophic consequences.

Der Klimawandel hat katastrophale Folgen.

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.

B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

Mitleid

Meaning

sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help

Example

She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.

Sie zeigte große Mitleid gegenüber den obdachlosen Kindern, indem sie ihnen Nahrung und Unterkunft gab.

C2 noun /kəˈdævər/

cadaver

Leichnam

Meaning

A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.

Example

Medical students dissected the cadaver to learn about human anatomy.

Medizinische Studenten sezieren den Leichnam, um über menschliche Anatomie zu lernen.

B1 noun /ˈkɑn.tent/

Content

zufrieden

Meaning

pleased and satisfied; the things that are contained in something; subject matter of a text

Example

She felt content with her simple life in the countryside.

Sie fühlte sich zufrieden mit ihrem einfachen Leben auf dem Land.

A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

Kaffee

Meaning

a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

Example

I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.

Ich brauche eine Tasse Kaffee, um meinen Morgen zu beginnen.

C1 verb /ˈkaʊər/

cower

aus Angst kauern

Meaning

to crouch down in fear

Example

The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm.

Das Kind kauerte sich während des Gewitters hinter dem Sofa.

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 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 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.

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.

B1 noun /ˈkæmpəs/

campus

Campus

Meaning

The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.

Example

The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester.

Der Universitätscampus ist während des Herbstsemesters voller Studenten.

B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

Konsum

Meaning

The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.

Example

High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.

Hoher Energieverbrauch führt zu höheren Stromrechnungen.

C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

Eitelkeit

Meaning

excessive pride in oneself; vanity

Example

His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.

Seine Eitelkeit machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.

A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

zentren

Meaning

The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.

Example

Centers drive regional development.

Zentren treiben die regionale Entwicklung voran.

B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

Wels

Meaning

a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers

Example

Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.

Wels wird oft frittiert und mit Reis in der bengalischen Küche serviert.

C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

Porzellan-Geschirr

Meaning

dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic

Example

The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.

Das teure Porzellan-Geschirr wurde im Schrank ausgestellt.

C1 verb /siːd/

cede

abtreten

Meaning

to give up power, territory, or rights to another

Example

The country ceded territory after losing the war.

Das Land trat nach dem Verlust des Krieges Territorium ab.

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.

C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

Kruste

Meaning

the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer

Example

He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.

Er schnitt die Kruste des Brotes ab, bevor er aß.

B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

Friedhof

Meaning

a place where dead people are buried

Example

The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.

Der alte Friedhof befindet sich am Rande des Dorfes.

A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

Colour

Farbe

Meaning

the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects light; hue, tint, shade

Example

What is your favorite colour for painting the bedroom walls?

Was ist deine Lieblingsfarbe, um die Schlafzimmerwände zu streichen?

B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

kommissar

Meaning

an official in charge of a particular department or area

Example

The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.

Der Polizeikommissar sprach mit den Medien über den Vorfall.

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.

B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

Polizist

Meaning

a police officer (informal)

Example

The cop stopped the car for speeding.

Der Polizist hielt das Auto wegen zu schnellen Fahrens an.

C1 noun /kəˈloʊkwiəˌlɪzəm/

colloquialism

umgangssprache

Meaning

a word or phrase used in informal speech or writing

Example

The novel is full of regional colloquialisms.

Der Roman ist voller regionaler Umgangssprachen.

C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

Zirkelschluss

Meaning

the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly

Example

The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.

Die Rede des Politikers war voll von Zirkelschlüssen.

C1 adjective /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

consequential

entscheidend

Meaning

Having important or significant consequences; resulting from something.

Example

The meeting was consequential for the future of the project.

Das Treffen war entscheidend für die Zukunft des Projekts.

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

Kanarier

Meaning

a person who eats the flesh of other human beings

Example

The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.

Das Tagebuch des Entdeckers beschrieb Gerüchte über Kanibalen, die auf der abgelegenen Insel lebten.

C2 noun /kənˈfɛsər/

confessor

Beichtvater

Meaning

A person who confesses sins or secrets, especially to a priest.

Example

The confessor listened patiently to the troubled man.

Der Beichtvater hörte dem besorgten Mann geduldig zu.

B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

rau, grob

Meaning

Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.

Example

The fabric felt coarse to the touch.

Der Stoff fühlte sich rau an.

A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

Burg; Schloss;

Meaning

a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress

Example

The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.

Die mittelalterliche Burg stand majestätisch auf dem Gipfel des Hügels.

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.

C2 verb /ˈtʃæfɪŋ/

chaffing

necken

Meaning

Teasing or joking in a lighthearted way.

Example

They were chaffing each other during lunch.

Sie neckten sich während des Mittagessens.

B1 noun /ˈker.ləs.nəs/

Carelessness

Nachlässigkeit; Unachtsamkeit

Meaning

failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors

Example

His carelessness with money led to serious financial problems.

Seine Nachlässigkeit mit Geld führte zu ernsthaften finanziellen Problemen.

B1 noun /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Capital

Hauptstadt; Kapital; Vermögen

Meaning

the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets

Example

Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.

Paris ist die Hauptstadt von Frankreich und auch ein wichtiger Finanzplatz.

C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/

centrifugal

zentrifugal

Meaning

Moving or tending to move away from a center.

Example

The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine.

Die zentrifugale Kraft schiebt die Kleidung an die Seiten der Waschmaschine.

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.

C1 adjective /kəmˈplaɪənt/

compliant

gehorsam

Meaning

Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.

Example

She was compliant with all the safety requirements.

Sie war compliant mit allen Sicherheitsanforderungen.

B2 noun /ˈsɜːrkɪt/

circuit

Kreis / elektrischer Weg

Meaning

A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.

Example

The runners completed the circuit around the park.

Die Läufer haben den Kreis rund um den Park beendet.

B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

vorsichtig

Meaning

careful to avoid potential problems or dangers

Example

She was cautious about trusting strangers.

Sie war vorsichtig, als sie Fremden vertraute.

C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

Meister / Gewinner

Meaning

an informal word for champion or winner.

Example

He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.

Er ist der neue Meister des Boxturniers.

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.

A2 noun /tʃæns/

chance

Chance

Meaning

An opportunity or possibility of something happening.

Example

He took a chance and applied for the job.

Er hat eine Chance ergriffen und sich für den Job beworben.

A2 adjective /ˈkʌlərfəl/

colorful

bunt

Meaning

having bright colors; full of variety or interest

Example

The festival was full of colorful decorations.

Das Festival war voller bunter Dekorationen.

B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəli/

Continually

kontinuierlich; wiederholt

Meaning

without stopping; repeatedly

Example

She continually checked her phone for messages.

Sie überprüfte kontinuierlich ihr Telefon nach Nachrichten.

B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

Kapsel. Ein kleines lösliches Gehäuse aus Gelatine, das eine Dosis Medizin enthält und im Ganzen geschluckt wird.

Meaning

A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.

Example

Capsules contain controlled environments.

Kapseln enthalten kontrollierte Umgebungen.

B2 verb /kənˈsiːl/

conceal

verbergen

Meaning

to hide something or keep it secret

Example

He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile.

Er versuchte, seine Enttäuschung hinter einem Lächeln zu verbergen.

C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

habgierig

Meaning

having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions

Example

She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.

Sie warf ihm einen habgierigen Blick zu, als er seine neue Uhr zeigte.

C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

griesgrämiger Mensch

Meaning

a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old

Example

The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.

Der alte griesgrämige Mensch beschwerte sich über alles in der Nachbarschaft.

A2 noun /tʃeɪn/

chain

Kette

Meaning

a connected series of metal rings used for fastening or securing things; a series of connected events or businesses

Example

He wore a gold chain around his neck.

Er trug eine goldene Kette um seinen Hals.

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.

C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

verachtenswert, abscheulich

Meaning

deserving of contempt; despicable

Example

His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.

Seine betrügerischen Handlungen waren wirklich verachtenswert.

A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

Kreis

Meaning

a round shape; to move all the way around something

Example

The children sat in a circle.

Die Kinder saßen in einem Kreis.

A1 noun /kloʊðz/

clothes

Kleidung

Meaning

garments worn on the body

Example

She bought new clothes for the party.

Sie kaufte neue Kleidung für die Party.

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.

A2 verb /klaɪm/

climb

ersteigen

Meaning

to go up using hands and feet; to ascend

Example

We decided to climb the mountain.

Wir haben beschlossen, den Berg zu erklimmen.

C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

Knorpel

Meaning

A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.

Example

The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.

Der Arzt erklärte, dass die Verletzung den Knorpel in seinem Knie beschädigt hatte.

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.

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.

C1 noun /ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Cordiality

Kordialität; Freundlichkeit

Meaning

sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior

Example

The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable.

Die Kordialität des Gastgebers ließ alle Gäste sich willkommen und wohl fühlen.

C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

Gefangenschaft

Meaning

the condition of being imprisoned or confined

Example

After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.

Nach Jahren der Gefangenschaft wurde der Gefangene schließlich freigelassen.

C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

Mit den Prinzipien des Calvinismus erfüllen

Meaning

to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism

Example

The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.

Der Prediger versuchte, die Gemeinde mit strengen Lehren zu kalvinisieren.

B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

zensieren

Meaning

to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this

Example

The government tried to censor the controversial film.

Die Regierung versuchte, den umstrittenen Film zu zensieren.

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.

C1 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

fesseln, anziehen

Meaning

to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate

Example

Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.

Ihre schöne Stimme fesselte das Publikum.

B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

erobern

Meaning

to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome

Example

The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.

Die Armee schaffte es, das feindliche Gebiet zu erobern.

A1 noun /klɑːs/

class

Klasse

Meaning

a group of students taught together or a category of people or things with shared characteristics

Example

Our class meets every morning at nine.

Unsere Klasse trifft sich jeden Morgen um neun.

A2 adjective /ˈkraʊdɪd/

crowded

Glück

Meaning

filled with too many people or things

Example

The bus was so crowded that I could hardly move.

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

C2 adjective /ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/

commonsensical

vernünftig

Meaning

based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible

Example

It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.

Es war vernünftig, an einem regnerischen Tag einen Regenschirm mitzunehmen.

C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

ausgleichen

Meaning

to offset or balance the effect of something

Example

Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.

Übung kann die negativen Auswirkungen von Stress ausgleichen.

A2 noun kɒsts

Costs

Kosten

Meaning

An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.

Example

Reducing costs improves profit margins.

Die Reduzierung der Kosten verbessert die Gewinnmargen.

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.

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.

C2 noun /ˈkɔː.seər/

corsair

Pirat

Meaning

a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts

Example

The corsair plundered ships along the coast.

Der Korsar plünderte Schiffe entlang der Küste.

A2 noun /kraʊd/

crowd

menge

Meaning

a large number of people gathered together

Example

A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert.

Eine große Menge versammelte sich, um das Konzert zu sehen.

B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

Stornierung

Meaning

the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something

Example

The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.

Die Fluggesellschaft meldete die Stornierung mehrerer Flüge.

A2 noun /ˈkændl/

candle

Kerze

Meaning

a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light

Example

She lit a candle during the power cut.

Sie zündete eine Kerze während des Stromausfalls an.

C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

kenntnis

Meaning

Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.

Example

The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.

Der Richter nahm die Kenntnis des neuen Beweises zur Kenntnis.

B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

kritisches Denken

Meaning

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Example

Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.

Kritisches Denken hilft, informierte Entscheidungen zu treffen.

B1 noun /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

Casino

Meaning

a place where people gamble and play games of chance

Example

They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.

Sie verbrachten den Abend damit, Karten im Casino zu spielen.

B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

Kapelle

Meaning

A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.

Example

The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.

Das Paar heiratete in einer kleinen Kapelle auf dem Land.

C2 noun /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

Kationenaustausch

Meaning

A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.

Example

The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.

Die Kationenaustauschkapazitaet des Bodens beeinflusst das Pflanzenwachstum.

C2 noun /kɒnˌtek.stʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

contextualization

Kontextualisierung

Meaning

The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.

Example

Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better.

Die Kontextualisierung historischer Ereignisse hilft den Studenten, diese besser zu verstehen.

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.

B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

vergleichend

Meaning

involving comparison between two or more things; relative

Example

The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.

Die Studie zeigte vergleichende Ergebnisse zwischen verschiedenen Lehrmethoden.

C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

Einsperrung

Meaning

the state of being confined or restricted

Example

The prisoner endured years of confinement.

Der Gefangene ertrug Jahre der Einsperrung.

B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

chaos; totale unordnung; verwirrung

Meaning

complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order

Example

The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.

Das erdbeben verursachte chaos in der stadt, als gebäude einstürzten und die menschen in panik gerieten.

C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

Höflichkeit, gegenseitiger Respekt

Meaning

Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.

Example

The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.

Das Treffen wurde mit Höflichkeit und Respekt durchgeführt.

B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

Fracht

Meaning

goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport

Example

The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.

Das Schiff war mit wertvoller Fracht beladen.

B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

meisterschaft

Meaning

a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.

Example

The championship will be held next month.

Die Meisterschaft wird nächsten Monat stattfinden.

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.

B1 adverb /ˈkʌmftəbli/

Comfortably

bequem

Meaning

in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease

Example

She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair.

Sie saß bequem in ihrem Lieblingssessel.

B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

pummelig

Meaning

slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant

Example

The baby has chubby cheeks.

Das Baby hat pummelige Wangen.

A1 noun /keɪk/

Cake

kuchen

Meaning

a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients

Example

They ordered a chocolate cake for the birthday party.

Sie bestellten einen Schokoladenkuchen für die Geburtstagsfeier.

A2 adjective ˈkʌmftəbəl

comfortable

bequem

Meaning

Giving a feeling of physical ease and relaxation; free from hardship or unpleasant conditions.

Example

Urban planning aims to make cities more comfortable.

Die Stadtplanung zielt darauf ab, die Städte komfortabler zu machen.

B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

rücksichtsvoll; aufmerksam

Meaning

showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful

Example

He is always considerate of others' feelings.

Er ist immer rücksichtsvoll gegenüber den Gefühlen anderer.

B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

essen, trinken, verbrauchen

Meaning

to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely

Example

We consume a lot of water during summer.

Wir konsumieren viel Wasser im Sommer.

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 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

eine Beziehung herstellen

Meaning

To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between two or more things.

Example

Researchers found that diet and mental health correlate strongly.

Forscher fanden heraus, dass Diät und mentale Gesundheit stark miteinander korrelieren.

B1 noun /kəmˈpænjən/

companion

Begleiter

Meaning

a person or animal you spend time with or travel with

Example

He was my companion during the long journey.

Er war mein Begleiter während der langen Reise.

B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

Einhaltung

Meaning

The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.

Example

Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.

Schulen erwarten die Einhaltung ihrer Regeln und Richtlinien.

B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

bestandteile

Meaning

Components or elements used to create something.

Example

Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.

Proteine und Vitamine sind wesentliche Bestandteile einer gesunden Ernährung.

B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪkəl/

classical

klassisch oder traditionell

Meaning

relating to ancient Greek or Roman culture, or representing traditional excellence in art, music, or literature

Example

She loves listening to classical music while studying.

Sie liebt es, klassische Musik beim Lernen zu hören.

C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

Gewächshaus / Musik- und Kunstschule

Meaning

A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.

Example

They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.

Sie züchteten exotische Pflanzen im Gewächshaus.

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.

C1 noun /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

cynicism

Zynismus

Meaning

An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.

Example

His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.

Sein Zynismus machte es ihm schwer, jemandem zu vertrauen.

B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

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.