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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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

Übereinstimmung
Meaning
The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.
Example
The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.
Das Produkt wurde auf Übereinstimmung mit den Sicherheitsstandards getestet.
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 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

kalt
Meaning
uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
Example
It was a chilly morning in December.
Es war ein kalter Morgen im Dezember.
A1 noun /kaʊ/

Cow

Kuh
Meaning
a large farm animal kept for milk or meat
Example
The cow produces fresh milk every morning.
Die Kuh produziert jeden Morgen frische Milch.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

kalt; scharfe Paprika;
Meaning
noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice
Example
The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.
Der Koch fügte roten Chili hinzu, um das Curry schärfer zu machen.
A2 noun /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/

Cabbage

Kohl
Meaning
a cultivated plant eaten as a vegetable, having thick green or purple leaves surrounding a spherical heart
Example
She chopped the fresh cabbage to make coleslaw for dinner.
Sie schnitt den frischen Kohl, um Krautsalat zum Abendessen zu machen.
B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

Kanu
Meaning
a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle
Example
They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.
Sie paddelten ihr Kanu den ruhigen Bach hinunter.
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 /kwɑːˈfjʊr/

coiffure

Frisur
Meaning
A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.
Example
Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.
Ihre elegante Frisur beeindruckte alle auf der Party.
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.
C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

Militärlager
Meaning
a military base or permanent military station
Example
The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.
Die Soldaten lebten im Militärlager außerhalb der Stadt.
B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

komplizieren
Meaning
To make something more difficult or confusing.
Example
The new rules will only complicate the process.
Die neuen Regeln werden den Prozess nur komplizieren.
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

zugeben
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
Er gab seinen Fehler seinem Lehrer zu.
B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

Krise
Meaning
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
Example
The financial crisis affected global markets.
Die Finanzkrise hat die globalen Märkte beeinflusst.
C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

kolossal
Meaning
Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.
Example
The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.
Die kolossalen Pyramiden von Ägypten sind ein Wunder der Architektur.
C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

gegenintuitiv
Meaning
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Example
His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.
Sein Ansatz scheint gegenintuitiv, aber er funktioniert tatsächlich.
A2 verb kriˈeɪts

creates

erschaffen
Meaning
To bring something into existence or to cause something to happen
Example
Pollution creates environmental and health issues.
Verschmutzung erschafft Umwelt- und Gesundheitsprobleme.
A2 noun /ˈkændi/

candy

bonbon
Meaning
a sweet food made with sugar or chocolate, often in small pieces
Example
The children were excited to get candy on Halloween.
Die Kinder waren aufgeregt, an Halloween Bonbons zu bekommen.
C2 noun /kaɪˈmɪərə/

chimera

chimäre
Meaning
A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.
Example
The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.
Die Vorstellung einer perfekten Gesellschaft ist oft eine Chimäre.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

kichererbsen
Meaning
round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes
Example
Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.
Lassen Sie die Kichererbsen über Nacht einweichen, bevor Sie sie kochen, um die Verdauung zu verbessern.
C1 noun /ˈkʌl.ən.dər/

Colander

Sieb
Meaning
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice
Example
She drained the pasta using a colander.
Sie hat die Pasta mit einem Sieb abgegossen.
B1 verb /kæst/

cast

werfen
Meaning
to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal
Example
The fisherman casts his line into the water.
Der Fischer wirft seine Angel ins Wasser.
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.
A2 noun /ˈtʃer.i/

Cherry

kirsche
Meaning
a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside
Example
She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden.
Sie pflückte frische Kirschen vom Baum in ihrem Garten.
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.
B1 noun /kənˈsʌltənt/

consultant

Berater
Meaning
A professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.
Example
The company hired a consultant to improve its marketing strategy.
Das Unternehmen hat einen Berater eingestellt, um seine Marketingstrategie zu verbessern.
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

Kriterium
Meaning
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
Example
Honesty is an important criterion for this job.
Ehrlichkeit ist ein wichtiges Kriterium für diesen Job.
C1 noun /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

conjugation

Konjugation
Meaning
the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number
Example
French verbs have complex conjugations.
Französische Verben haben komplexe Konjugationen.
A1 verb /tʃuːz/

choose

wählen
Meaning
to pick or select from several options
Example
I always choose healthy food options.
Ich wähle immer gesunde Essensoptionen.
B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

derzeit
Meaning
at the present time; now
Example
He is currently working on a new project.
Er arbeitet derzeit an einem neuen Projekt.
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.
B1 verb /kleɪm/

claim

beanspruchen
Meaning
to assert ownership; to state as fact
Example
He claims to be the rightful owner.
Er beansprucht der rechtmäßige Besitzer zu sein.
C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

korrodieren
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
Die Eisenrohre korodierten im Laufe der Zeit durch die Wasserexposition.
C2 noun /kɒˈkeɪd/

cockade

Schleifenrosette
Meaning
a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party
Example
The soldier wore a red cockade on his cap.
Der Soldat trug eine rote Schleifenrosette auf seiner Mütze.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

Feigheit
Meaning
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
Example
His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.
Seine Feigheit hinderte ihn daran, zu sprechen.
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.
C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

Reue
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
Seine Reue war nach der Entschuldigung offensichtlich.
A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

Trainer
Meaning
A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.
Example
The football coach motivated his team before the match.
Der Fußballtrainer motivierte sein Team vor dem Spiel.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

Gegenstück
Meaning
a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another
Example
The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.
Der CEO traf sich mit seinem Gegenstück im Partnerunternehmen.
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.
A2 adjective, noun /tʃaɪˈniːz/

chinese

chinesisch
Meaning
relating to China, its people, or its language
Example
We went to a Chinese restaurant last night.
Wir gingen gestern Abend in ein chinesisches Restaurant.
C1 adjective /ˈkræfti/

crafty

gerissen, raffiniert, betrügerisch
Meaning
skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly
Example
The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.
Der gerissene Fuchs entkam erneut den Jägern.
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 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.
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

verfassungsmäßig
Meaning
Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.
Verfassungsrechtliche Reformen gewährleisten Fairness im System.
B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

Krebs
Meaning
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
Example
The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.
Der Krebs krabbelte seitwärts über den Sand.
C2 noun /tʃɜːrl/

churl

Rüpel
Meaning
A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.
Example
The waiter was such a churl that customers left unhappy.
Der Kellner war so ein Rüpel, dass die Gäste unzufrieden waren.
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.
B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

Verwirrung, Durcheinander, Chaos
Meaning
lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind
Example
There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.
Es gab Verwirrung über die Uhrzeit des Treffens, daher kam die Hälfte des Teams zu spät.
A2 verb /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue

fortsetzen
Meaning
To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.
Example
The rain will continue throughout the night.
Der Regen wird die ganze Nacht fortsetzen.
C1 noun /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

Klaustrophobie
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces
Example
He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.
Er meidet Aufzüge wegen seiner Klaustrophobie.
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.
A1 noun /ˈkæm.rə/

camera

Kamera
Meaning
a device used for taking photographs or recording videos
Example
She bought a new camera for her photography class.
Sie kaufte eine neue Kamera für ihren Fotografieunterricht.
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.
B1 adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

creative

kreativ
Meaning
Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.
Example
She is very creative in her writing.
Sie ist sehr kreativ in ihrem Schreiben.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərˌwʊmən/

chairwoman

Vorsitzende
Meaning
a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council
Example
She was elected chairwoman of the company after years of experience.
Sie wurde nach jahrelanger Erfahrung zur Vorsitzenden des Unternehmens gewählt.
C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

widersprechen
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
Der Wissenschaftler widersprach den früheren Forschungsergebnissen.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

dunkelrot
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
Der dunkelrote Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel mit schönen Farben.
B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

lockig
Meaning
having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils
Example
She has naturally curly hair.
Sie hat von Natur aus lockige Haare.
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.
B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

korrespondieren
Meaning
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages
Example
I correspond regularly with my old friends.
Ich korrespondiere regelmäßig mit meinen alten Freunden.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

Lockenwickler
Meaning
A small roller used for curling hair.
Example
She used a curler to style her hair for the party.
Sie benutzte einen Lockenstab, um ihre Haare für die Party zu stylen.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

Kanaaniter
Meaning
a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East
Example
The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.
Die Kanaaniter waren bekannt für ihre fortschrittlichen Handelsnetzwerke.
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.
C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

Selbstzufriedenheit
Meaning
Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Example
His complacency led to a decline in his performance.
Seine Selbstzufriedenheit führte zu einem Rückgang seiner Leistung.
B1 noun /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

ceiling

Decke
Meaning
the upper interior surface of a room
Example
The ceiling of the hall was painted beautifully.
Die Decke des Saals wurde wunderschön bemalt.
C1 verb /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/

converge

konvergieren
Meaning
to come together from different directions; to meet at a point
Example
The roads converge at the city center.
Die Straßen konvergieren im Stadtzentrum.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈkloʊsər/

closer

näher, abschließend
Meaning
more near in distance or relationship; someone or something that concludes an activity
Example
She moved closer to the window.
Sie ging näher ans Fenster.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

Landkreis
Meaning
A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.
Example
She grew up in a small county in northern England.
Sie wuchs in einem kleinen Landkreis im Norden Englands auf.
A2 noun ˈtʃælɪndʒ

challenge

Herausforderung
Meaning
A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a demanding or stimulating one; a task or situation that tests someone's abilities.
Example
Plastic pollution poses a significant challenge to global health.
Plastikverschmutzung stellt eine bedeutende Herausforderung für die globale Gesundheit dar.
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.
B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

Kommunikation
Meaning
The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.
Example
Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.
Effektive Kommunikation ist entscheidend für jedes erfolgreiche Projekt.
C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

Kompression
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
Die Datei-Kompression hilft, den Speicherbedarf zu reduzieren.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

kariert
Meaning
Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.
Example
He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.
Er hatte eine karierten Karriere mit vielen Höhen und Tiefen.
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.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

Koloss
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
Einstein war ein Koloss in der Welt der Wissenschaft.
B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

konsekutiv
Meaning
following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential
Example
She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.
Sie gewann drei aufeinanderfolgende Spiele im Turnier.
C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

funkeln
Meaning
to sparkle or flash brightly
Example
The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.
Die Feuerwerke funkelten über den Nachthimmel.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

Zimt
Meaning
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
Example
Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.
Zimt wird oft beim Backen und in Desserts verwendet.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

Kongress
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
Der internationale Kongress über den Klimawandel wird nächstes Jahr stattfinden.
B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

bauen
Meaning
to build or form something by putting parts together
Example
They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.
Sie planen, eine neue Brücke über den Fluss zu bauen.
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

Rückkehr
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
Der Sänger machte nach Jahren der Stille eine bemerkenswerte Rückkehr.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

Komplement
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
der Schal ergänzt ihr Outfit perfekt.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

Kosmographie
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
Mittelalterliche Gelehrte praktizierten Kosmographie, um die Sterne und Planeten zu kartieren.
C2 noun /kænt/

cant

heuchlerische Rede
Meaning
Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.
Example
The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.
Die Rede des Politikers war voll von heuchlerischen Reden über Ehrlichkeit und Integrität.
B2 adverb /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

critically

kritisch
Meaning
in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way
Example
He was critically injured in the accident.
Er wurde bei dem Unfall kritisch verletzt.
B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

Raupe
Meaning
the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants
Example
The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.
Die Raupe fraß alle Blätter der Pflanze.
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

schmeicheln
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
Sie schaffte es, ihre Freundin zum Mitkommen auf die Reise zu überreden.
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.
A2 adjective kɑːm

calm

ruhig
Meaning
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.
Example
The calm environment supports healing.
Die ruhige Umgebung unterstützt die Heilung.
B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

Kobra
Meaning
a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened
Example
The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.
Die Kobra hob ihren Kopf und zischte den Eindringling an.
C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

Konkurrent, Anwärter
Meaning
a person or team competing for a title or prize
Example
She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.
Sie ist eine starke Anwärterin für das Bürgermeisteramt.
C1 noun /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

convulsion

Krampf
Meaning
a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure
Example
The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children.
Das Medikament half, Krämpfe bei Kindern zu verhindern.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

entschädigen
Meaning
to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance
Example
The company will compensate employees for overtime work.
Die Firma wird den Mitarbeitern Überstundenvergütung zahlen.
C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

Kaskade; eine Reihe von Stufen oder Prozessen
Meaning
a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations
Example
The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.
Der Bergwasserfall schuf einen wunderschönen natürlichen Swimmingpool darunter.
C2 adjective kaɪˈmɛr.ɪ.kəl

chimerical

chimärisch, unrealistisch
Meaning
Illusory or impossible to achieve; existing only in imagination.
Example
His chimerical ideas often baffled realists.
Seine chimärischen Ideen verwirrten oft Realisten.
B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

befolgen
Meaning
to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law
Example
All companies must comply with safety regulations.
Alle Unternehmen müssen die Sicherheitsvorschriften einhalten.
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 /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

mit dem Chor verbunden
Meaning
Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.
Example
The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.
Die Kirche veranstaltete am Sonntag eine Choralaufführung.
A1 noun /tʃeər/

Chair

Stuhl
Meaning
a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs
Example
Please sit on the chair.
Bitte setz dich auf den Stuhl.
B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

komplex
Meaning
Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.
Example
The relationship between poverty and education is complex.
Die Beziehung zwischen Armut und Bildung ist komplex.
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

zementiertes Grab
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
Das zementierte Grab der Märtyrer wurde nahe dem Fluss gesehen.
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.
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.
A1 noun /kɑːrd/

card

Karte
Meaning
A small, flat piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard used for various purposes, such as identification, greetings, or playing games.
Example
She handed me her business card after the meeting.
Sie reichte mir ihre Visitenkarte nach dem Treffen.
C2 verb /ˈkɔː.tə.raɪz/

cauterize

kauterisieren
Meaning
to burn tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection
Example
The doctor cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.
Der Arzt kauterisierte die Wunde, um die Blutung zu stoppen.
C1 verb /kəˈmɛmɔˌreɪt/

commemorate

kommemorieren
Meaning
To honor and remember someone or something through a ceremony or action.
Example
The statue was built to commemorate the fallen heroes.
Die Statue wurde errichtet, um die gefallenen Helden zu ehren.
B1 noun /ˈkændɪdeɪt/

candidate

Kandidat
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
Example
The candidate gave a strong speech during the debate.
Der Kandidat hielt während der Debatte eine starke Rede.
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.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

versöhnlich
Meaning
intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing
Example
She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.
Sie sprach in einem versöhnlichen Ton, um die Spannung abzubauen.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

continence

Enthaltsamkeit
Meaning
self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires
Example
He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.
Er übte Enthaltsamkeit, um sich auf sein Studium zu konzentrieren.
C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

Kapillare
Meaning
a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins
Example
Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.
Sauerstoff gelangt durch Kapillaren vom Blut in das Gewebe.
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.