C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

heftig zittern; plötzlich unwillkürliche Muskelkontraktionen erleiden

Meaning

to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions

Example

The patient convulsed during the seizure.

Der Patient konvulsierte während des Anfalls.

C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

gegenwirken

Meaning

to act against something in order to reduce its effect

Example

The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.

Das Medikament hilft, die Nebenwirkungen der Behandlung auszugleichen.

B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

glatte und reiche Textur wie Sahne

Meaning

having a smooth, rich texture like cream

Example

She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.

Sie goss eine cremige Sauce über die Pasta.

B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

einsperren

Meaning

to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space

Example

The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.

Der Gefangene war 23 Stunden am Tag in seiner Zelle eingesperrt.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

Berater

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor

Example

She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.

Sie sprach mit einem Berater über ihre Karriere.

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.

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 /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

coronation

Krönung

Meaning

the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch

Example

The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people.

Die Krönung des neuen Königs wurde von tausenden Menschen besucht.

C1 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

konzertiert

Meaning

done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people

Example

The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.

Die Arbeiter leisteten einen konzertierten Versuch, die Bedingungen zu verbessern.

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.

C1 noun/adjective /klɛft/

cleft

Riss

Meaning

a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage

Example

The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.

Die Ziege verschwand in einem Riss im Felsen.

B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

Büroabteil

Meaning

A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.

Example

She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.

Sie arbeitet in einem Büroabteil mit drei anderen Kollegen.

B1 noun /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/

congratulation

Glückwunsch

Meaning

an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune

Example

She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award.

Sie schickte ihrer Freundin einen Glückwunsch zum Gewinn des Preises.

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

Mitwirkender

Meaning

a person who gives something to help achieve a result

Example

He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.

Er war ein regelmäßiger Mitwirkender der lokalen Zeitung.

B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

Kohle

Meaning

a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter

Example

The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.

Die Fabrik verwendet immer noch Kohle als ihre Hauptquelle für Energie.

A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

vergleichen

Meaning

to examine similarities and differences between things

Example

I will compare these two products before buying.

Ich werde diese beiden Produkte vor dem Kauf vergleichen.

A2 verb tʃeɪs

chase

verfolgen

Meaning

To pursue in order to catch or overtake; to follow rapidly or eagerly

Example

Don't chase two rabbits at once.

Verfolge nicht zwei Hasen gleichzeitig.

A1 noun /ˈkʌn.tri/

country

Land

Meaning

a nation with its own government and borders

Example

Bangladesh is a beautiful country with rich culture.

Bangladesch ist ein schönes Land mit einer reichen Kultur.

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.

B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

Charakterentwicklung

Meaning

The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.

Example

The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.

Die Charakterentwicklung von Sydney Carton ist tiefgründig.

B1 noun /keɪv/

Cave

höhle; kavität;

Meaning

a large underground chamber in a hill or cliff; a hollow space in rock

Example

The explorers discovered ancient paintings on the cave walls.

Die Forscher entdeckten antike Malereien an den Wänden der Höhle.

C1 adjective ˈser.ɪ.brəl

cerebral

zerebral

Meaning

Of the cerebrum of the brain.

Example

Cerebral functions regulate thoughts.

Zerebrale Funktionen regulieren Gedanken.

C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

Konformist

Meaning

A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.

Example

She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.

Sie wurde als Konformistin bezeichnet, weil sie immer der Menge folgte.

B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

Paprika

Meaning

sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking

Example

Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.

Fügen Sie rote und grüne Paprika hinzu, um das Gericht bunt und nahrhaft zu machen.

C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

Kalibrieren

Meaning

To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.

Example

The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.

Der Techniker kalibriert die Maschine, bevor das Experiment beginnt.

B1 noun /kruː/

crew

Besatzung

Meaning

A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.

Example

The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.

Die Besatzung des Schiffes arbeitete unermüdlich während des Sturms.

B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

klassifizieren

Meaning

to arrange or organize into categories or groups

Example

The librarian classified the books by subject.

Der Bibliothekar klassifizierte die Bücher nach Themen.

C1 adverb kəmˈpæktli

compactly

kompakt

Meaning

In a closely packed or dense manner.

Example

Protons and neutrons are compactly arranged.

Protonen und Neutronen sind kompakt angeordnet.

C1 verb /kəˈleɪt/

collate

zusammenstellen

Meaning

to collect, arrange, and combine in order

Example

The secretary collated the reports before the meeting.

Die Sekretärin ordnete die Berichte vor dem Meeting an.

B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

geschäftsführer

Meaning

The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.

Example

The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.

Der CEO kündigte eine neue Strategie für das Unternehmen an.

C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

konzentrisch

Meaning

having a common center, as in circles or spheres

Example

The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.

Der Künstler malte konzentrische Kreise auf die Leinwand.

B1 noun ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

ChatGPT

Ein sprachbasiertes künstliches Intelligenzmodell

Meaning

A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.

Example

ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently.

ChatGPT hilft Benutzern dabei, effizient menschenähnlichen Text zu generieren.

C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

cosmogony

Kosmogonie

Meaning

the study or theory of the origin of the universe

Example

The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history.

Das Buch bietet einen Überblick über verschiedene Kosmogonien im Laufe der Geschichte.

B1 noun sɪvɪˈlɪzeɪʃənz

civilizations

Zivilisationen

Meaning

The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.

Example

Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.

Alte Zivilisationen entwickelten komplexe Regierungssysteme.

C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

reichlich

Meaning

abundant in supply or quantity

Example

She took copious notes during the lecture.

Sie machte reichlich Notizen während der Vorlesung.

B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

wagen

Meaning

a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart

Example

The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.

Der Bauer lud Heu auf seinen Wagen.

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.

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.

C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

durch Ablagerung von Kalziumsalzen verhärten

Meaning

To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.

Example

Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.

Im Laufe der Zeit begann das Gewebe zu verkalken und verlor seine Flexibilität.

B1 verb /kənˈsɪst/

consist

bestehen

Meaning

to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements

Example

The committee consists of five members.

Das Komitee besteht aus fünf Mitgliedern.

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 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

durchlass

Meaning

a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway

Example

The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.

Das schwere Regenwasser floss durch den Durchlass unter der Brücke.

A2 noun /kæb/

cab

Taxi

Meaning

a taxi or car for hire with a driver

Example

We took a cab to the airport.

Wir nahmen ein Taxi zum Flughafen.

C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

Orangenjasmin

Meaning

a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers

Example

The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.

Die Orangenjasminpflanze bildete Büschel kleiner weißer Blüten.

A2 noun /ˈsen.tər/

center

zentrum

Meaning

A place or building designated for a particular activity or service.

Example

The first robotic surgery center was established in Rangpur.

Das erste Roboterchirurgie-Zentrum wurde in Rangpur gegründet.

C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

grenzüberschreitend

Meaning

having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning

Example

The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.

Die beiden Rechtsgebiete sind grenzüberschreitend und teilen dieselben Grenzen.

C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

Hibiskus

Meaning

a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors

Example

The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.

Die leuchtend roten Hibiskusblüten schmückten den Eingang des Hauses.

C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

Prellung, Bluterguss

Meaning

a bruise or injury without breaking the skin

Example

The boxer had several contusions after the match.

Der Boxer hatte nach dem Kampf mehrere Prellungen.

B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

schneiden / clip

Meaning

to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording

Example

She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.

Sie hat den Coupon aus der Zeitung ausgeschnitten.

C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

zusammenklappbar

Meaning

able to be folded down or reduced in size

Example

She bought a collapsible chair for camping.

Sie kaufte einen zusammenklappbaren Stuhl für das Campen.

B1 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

Berechnung

Meaning

a mathematical determination of the size or number of something

Example

His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.

Seine Berechnung der Gesamtkosten war bis auf den letzten Cent genau.

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.

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.

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.

B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

chaotisch; unordentlich

Meaning

in a state of complete confusion and disorder

Example

The situation became chaotic after the announcement.

Die Situation wurde chaotisch nach der Ankündigung.

B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

kultivieren

Meaning

to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something

Example

Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.

Landwirte kultivieren Reis auf den Reisfeldern.

C1 noun/verb kənˈdʒɛk.tʃər

conjecture

Vermutung

Meaning

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion or supposition about something.

Example

The scientist's conjecture was later proven true.

Die Vermutung des Wissenschaftlers wurde später als wahr erwiesen.

A2 noun /ˈkʌstəmər/

customer

Kunde

Meaning

a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business

Example

The shopkeeper greeted the customer with a smile.

Der Ladenbesitzer begrüßte den Kunden mit einem Lächeln.

C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

konjektural

Meaning

based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge

Example

His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.

Seine Erklärung war rein konjektural und fehlte an Beweisen.

B2 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

gelegentlich; auf entspannte und informelle Weise

Meaning

in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation

Example

He casually mentioned that he was leaving.

Er erwähnte es beiläufig, dass er ging.

B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

klassisch, herausragend

Meaning

Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.

Example

That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.

Dieser Film ist ein klassisches Beispiel für 90er-Jahre-Comedy.

C1 noun /krʌks/

crux

der Kern

Meaning

the most important or decisive point of an issue

Example

The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.

Der Kern des Problems liegt in schlechter Kommunikation.

C1 noun /ˈkʌvənənt/

covenant

vertrag

Meaning

a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding

Example

The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property.

Der Vermieter und der Mieter unterzeichneten einen Vertrag, um die Immobilie zu erhalten.

B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

Opfer; Verletzter; Verlust

Meaning

a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances

Example

The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.

Das Krankenhaus behandelte viele Opfer des Autounfalls.

C1 noun /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/

composure

Zustand der Ruhe und Selbstbeherrschung

Meaning

The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.

Example

She maintained her composure during the interview.

Sie bewahrte ihre Ruhe während des Interviews.

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.

B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

Beschichtung

Meaning

A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.

Example

A protective coating prevents rust formation.

Eine schützende Beschichtung verhindert Rostbildung.

B2 noun /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

kuckuck

Meaning

a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests

Example

We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.

Wir haben den Kuckuck morgens im Wald singen hören.

C1 adjective /ˈkæl.əs/

Callous

gefühllos; grausam; rücksichtslos

Meaning

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened

Example

He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.

Er zeigte eine kalte Missachtung der Gefühle anderer.

B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

Zyklon

Meaning

a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm

Example

The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.

Der Zyklon verursachte schwere Überschwemmungen an der Küste.

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.

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.

C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

blutsverwandt

Meaning

Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.

Example

The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.

Die beiden Familien waren durch ihre Großeltern blutsverwandt.

C2 adjective /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/

circuitous

umständlicher Weg

Meaning

Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.

Example

He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.

Er nahm einen umständlichen Weg, um den Verkehr zu vermeiden.

B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

zwingen

Meaning

To force or drive someone to do something.

Example

The law compels citizens to pay taxes.

Das Gesetz zwingt die Bürger, Steuern zu zahlen.

B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

verstehen

Meaning

to understand or grasp the meaning of something

Example

It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.

Es ist schwierig, das Ausmaß der Katastrophe zu begreifen.

Schreiner

Meaning

a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures

Example

The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.

C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

kulminieren

Meaning

To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.

Example

Years of hard work culminated in his success.

Jahre harter Arbeit kulminierten in seinem Erfolg.

C2 noun /kəˈleɪʃən/

collation

Kollation

Meaning

the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order

Example

The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.

Der Bibliothekar verbrachte Stunden mit der Kollation von alten Manuskripten.

C1 noun /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

Katharsis

Meaning

The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.

Example

Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.

Das Schreiben in ihrem Tagebuch war eine Form der Katharsis für sie.

C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

Ausgangssperre

Meaning

a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night

Example

The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.

Die Stadt verhängte während der Unruhen eine Ausgangssperre.

C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

umstritten

Meaning

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

Example

The contentious issue divided global leaders.

Das umstrittene Thema spaltete die globalen Führer.

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.

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.

B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

kreative Ausstellungen

Meaning

Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.

Example

The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.

Die kreativen Ausstellungen hoben die Möglichkeiten des Recyclings hervor.

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.

C2 noun /ˈsɪɡnət/

cygnet

Jungschwan

Meaning

a young swan

Example

The cygnet swam closely behind its mother.

Das Zygnet schwamm dicht hinter seiner Mutter.

C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

sympathisch

Meaning

pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities

Example

They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.

Sie fanden das Café ein sympathischer Ort, um sich zu treffen und zu reden.

B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

Zustimmung

Meaning

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Example

She gave her consent before the operation.

Sie gab ihre Zustimmung vor der Operation.

B1 noun /krɒp/

crop

Ernte

Meaning

plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use

Example

The farmers harvested their rice crop in autumn.

Die Bauern haben ihre Reisernte im Herbst eingebracht.

C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

verständlich

Meaning

able to be understood; intelligible

Example

The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.

Der Lehrer erklärte das Thema auf verständliche Weise.

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.

B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

Kotelett

Meaning

a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling

Example

She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.

Sie servierte köstliche Hähnchen-Koteletts zum Abendessen.

C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

ein hohes, quietschendes Geräusch machen

Meaning

to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved

Example

The old door creaked as she opened it.

Die alte Tür knarrte, als sie sie öffnete.

B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

Kostüm

Meaning

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

Example

She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.

Sie trug ein wunderschönes Kostüm zur Halloween-Party.

B1 noun /kæˈʃɪər/

Cashier

Kassierer

Meaning

a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank

Example

The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill.

Der Kassierer scannte alle Artikel und berechnete den Gesamtbetrag.

C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

verwöhnt

Meaning

pampered, treated with excessive care and attention

Example

The cosseted child always got what he wanted.

Das verwöhnte Kind bekam immer, was es wollte.

C2 noun /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/

cryptogram

geheimer Code

Meaning

a text written in code or cipher

Example

The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter.

Der Detektiv löste das im Brief versteckte Kryptogramm.

C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

konzipieren

Meaning

to form an idea or concept of something in your mind

Example

The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.

Der Künstler hat ein neues Design für die Ausstellung konzipiert.

C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

Gedenk

Meaning

Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.

Example

They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.

Sie gaben eine Gedenkmünze zum Jahrestag der Unabhängigkeit heraus.

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.

B1 noun /kənˈteɪ.nər/

container

Behälter

Meaning

A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.

Example

Containers are essential for logistics.

Container sind entscheidend für die Logistik.

C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

bewusst

Meaning

Having knowledge or being aware of something.

Example

He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.

Er war sich der Risiken bewusst, bevor er das Projekt startete.

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 /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 /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.

C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

kongressbezogen

Meaning

relating to a congress, especially the US Congress

Example

The bill received strong congressional support.

Das Gesetz erhielt starke kongressbezogene Unterstützung.

C1 noun /ˈkɒnɪfər/

conifer

Nadelbaum

Meaning

a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir

Example

The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce.

Der Wald wird von Nadelbäumen wie Kiefern und Fichten dominiert.

C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

Katalysator

Meaning

A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.

Example

His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.

Seine Rede diente als Katalysator für Veränderungen in der Gemeinschaft.

B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

Kohlenstoff

Meaning

The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.

Example

Carbon emissions must be controlled.

Kohlenstoffemissionen müssen kontrolliert werden.

A2 noun /kɔɪnz/

coins

Münzen

Meaning

Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.

Example

He collected old coins from different countries.

Er sammelte alte Münzen aus verschiedenen Ländern.

C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

Beleidigung, Verachtung

Meaning

insulting or humiliating treatment

Example

He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.

Er ertrug die Verachtung seiner Kollegen mit Geduld.

C2 adjective /kənˈvɪviəl/

convivial

freundlich, lebendig und angenehm; gesellig

Meaning

friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable

Example

The party had a convivial atmosphere with music and laughter.

Die Party hatte eine freundliche Atmosphäre mit Musik und Lachen.

B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

überzeugen

Meaning

to make someone believe or feel certain about something

Example

She convinced him to attend the meeting.

Sie hat ihn überredet, an der Besprechung teilzunehmen.