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A2 noun /ˈkɔːrnər/

corner

Ecke
Meaning
the place where two edges or sides meet
Example
The store is just around the corner.
Der Laden ist gleich um die Ecke.
B1 adjective /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/

Unemployed

arbeitslos
Meaning
without a job; not having paid work
Example
He has been unemployed for six months now.
Er ist seit sechs Monaten arbeitslos.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

glamourös; attraktiv; modisch;
Meaning
having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;
Example
The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.
Die Schauspielerin sah glamourös in ihrem Designer-Kleid bei der Preisverleihung aus.
C1 verb/noun /snɑːrl/

snarl

Knurren, Stau
Meaning
to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess
Example
The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.
Der Hund knurrte den Fremden in der Nähe des Tors an.
A2 verb /hɜːrt/

hurt

verletzen
Meaning
to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally
Example
My back hurts from sitting too long.
Mein Rücken tut weh, weil ich zu lange gesessen habe.
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Misunderstanding

Missverständnis
Meaning
A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people
Example
The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.
Der Streit wurde durch ein einfaches Missverständnis verursacht.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

Jubiläum
Meaning
The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.
Example
The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.
Die Schule feierte ihr Jubiläum mit einer großen Veranstaltung.
B1 noun /mæs/

mass

Masse
Meaning
a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things
Example
A huge mass of people gathered in the square.
Eine riesige Masse von Menschen versammelte sich auf dem Platz.
C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

angeboren oder natürlich
Meaning
Existing from birth or natural
Example
She has an innate talent for music.
Sie hat ein angeborenes Talent für Musik.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpruː.dəns/

Imprudence

Unvernunft; Nachlässigkeit; Leichtsinn
Meaning
the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness
Example
His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.
Seine finanzielle Unvernunft führte in nur zwei Jahren zur Insolvenz.
B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

ändern
Meaning
to change or modify something slightly but significantly
Example
She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.
Sie entschied sich, ihr Kleid zu ändern, damit es besser passt.
C2 noun /tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

taxonomist

Taxonom
Meaning
A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.
Example
The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.
Der Taxonom entdeckte eine neue Insektenart.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

wahrhaft
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is genuine or true
Example
The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.
Das Haus war ein wahrhaftiges Schloss im Vergleich zu unserem.
C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

ein Dummkopf
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person
Example
They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.
Sie behandelten ihn wie einen Dummkopf, der nichts Komplexes verstehen konnte.
C1 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

grundlos; unbegründet
Meaning
without foundation or justification; baseless
Example
His accusations against her were completely groundless.
Seine Anschuldigungen gegen sie waren völlig grundlos.
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 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

Verfärbung
Meaning
The process of changing or losing color; fading.
Example
Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.
Sonnenexposition verursacht eine Verfärbung des Stoffs.
C1 adjective /ɪˈfɛm.ər.əl/

ephemeral

vergänglich
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; temporary or transitory.
Example
The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral.
Die Schönheit der Kirschblüten ist vergänglich.
C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

schwerfällig, altmodisch
Meaning
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
Example
The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.
Die Vorlesung war so schwerfällig, dass viele Studenten Schwierigkeiten hatten, wach zu bleiben.
C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

Humus
Meaning
The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
Example
The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.
Der Gärtner bereicherte den Boden mit Humus, um das Pflanzenwachstum zu fördern.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛt/

quintet

Quintett
Meaning
A group of five people or things, especially musicians.
Example
The jazz quintet performed beautifully.
Das Jazz-Quintett spielte wunderschön.
C1 /ʃrɛd/

shred

zerreißen
Meaning
to tear or cut something into small pieces
Example
She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.
Sie hat die alten Dokumente vor dem Wegwerfen zerkleinert.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

veränderbar; unbeständig
Meaning
able to be changed; likely to change frequently
Example
The weather is very changeable in spring.
Das Wetter ist im Frühling sehr wechselhaft.
B1 noun /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/

Enthusiasm

Begeisterung; Enthusiasmus; Eifer
Meaning
intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
Example
Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.
Ihre Begeisterung für das Projekt inspirierte das gesamte Team.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

Zentigrad (Celsius)
Meaning
Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.
Example
The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.
Die Wettervorhersage sagte 30 Grad Celsius voraus.
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

Bonhomie
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
Das Treffen war voller Lachen und Bonhomie.
A2 noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Cricket

grille
Meaning
a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together
Example
We could hear crickets chirping in the evening.
Wir konnten abends die Grillen zirpen hören.
C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

Läuseeier
Meaning
The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.
Example
The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.
Der Lehrer bemerkte Läuseeier im Haar des Kindes.
B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

walnuss
Meaning
an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance
Example
I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.
Ich liebe es, Walnüsse mit Honig zum Frühstück zu essen.
C2 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

loquacious

gesprächig
Meaning
tending to talk a great deal; very talkative
Example
The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories.
Das gesprächige Kind unterhielt alle mit endlosen Geschichten.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

unangenehm
Meaning
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
Example
The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.
Der Raum war am Nachmittag unangenehm heiß.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

underestimate

unterschätzen
Meaning
To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.
Example
Never underestimate the power of teamwork.
Unterschätze niemals die Kraft der Teamarbeit.
A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

reduzieren
Meaning
to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease
Example
We need to reduce our expenses this month.
Wir müssen unsere Ausgaben diesen Monat reduzieren.
C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

auf persönlichen Erzählungen basierend, mehr als auf Fakten oder Forschung, gekennzeichnet durch Anekdoten
Meaning
Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.
Example
The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.
Das Buch war voller anekdotischer Beweise anstatt Daten.
C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

angeblich
Meaning
alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof
Example
The purported evidence was later proven false.
Die angeblichen Beweise wurden später als falsch entlarvt.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

Bestürzung
Meaning
A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.
Example
The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.
Die plötzliche Ankündigung verursachte allgemeine Bestürzung unter den Mitarbeitern
A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Arm

Arm
Meaning
the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand
Example
She raised her arm to ask a question.
Sie hob ihren Arm, um eine Frage zu stellen.
B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

wackeln, sich bewegen
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
Das Baby wackelte fröhlich in den Armen seiner Mutter.
C2 adjective /aɪˈdɒlətrəs/

idolatrous

idolatär
Meaning
Excessively admiring or worshipping someone or something as an idol.
Example
The king was criticized for his idolatrous devotion to wealth.
Der König wurde wegen seiner idolatären Hingabe an den Reichtum kritisiert.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

Nachricht
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
Er schickte eine lange Nachricht an den Gouverneur.
B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

überschuss; excess
Meaning
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
Example
The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.
Das überschüssige Essen von der Party wurde an das lokale Heim gespendet.
C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

Vorspiel
Meaning
An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.
Example
The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.
Der kleine Kampf war nur ein Vorspiel zu einem größeren Konflikt.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

Mut
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
Der junge Athlet zeigte seinen Mut im letzten Spiel.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

encompass

einbeziehen
Meaning
To include comprehensively; to surround or encircle.
Example
The project will encompass all aspects of rural development.
Das Projekt wird alle Aspekte der ländlichen Entwicklung einbeziehen.
C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

kauen
Meaning
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
Example
He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.
Er kaute langsam das Brot, bevor er es herunter schluckte.
A2 noun; verb /tʃæt/

chat

Plauderei
Meaning
an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way
Example
We had a long chat after dinner.
Wir hatten nach dem Abendessen eine lange Plauderei.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

koinzident
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
Das Festival war mit dem Nationalfeiertag koizident.
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

Avatar
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
Sie änderte ihr Social-Media-Avatar in ein neues Cartoon-Bild.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vənt/

fervent

leidenschaftlich, enthusiastisch
Meaning
having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm
Example
She gave a fervent speech about climate change.
Sie hielt eine leidenschaftliche Rede über den Klimawandel.
B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

Wasserkrug
Meaning
a container used for storing or carrying water
Example
The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.
Der Wasserkrug in der Küche war mit frischem Trinkwasser gefüllt.
B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

Phrasen
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
Lernen Sie gebräuchliche Phrasen für den täglichen Gebrauch.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

Friedhof
Meaning
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
Example
The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.
Der alte Friedhof in der Nähe der Kirche stammt aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.
C2 adjective /dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

distensible

dehnbar
Meaning
Capable of being stretched or expanded.
Example
The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating.
Der Magen ist ein dehnbares Organ, das sich nach dem Essen ausdehnen kann.
C1 verb /daɪˈvʌldʒ/

divulge

enthüllen
Meaning
to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown
Example
She refused to divulge the source of her information.
Sie weigerte sich, die Quelle ihrer Informationen zu enthüllen.
C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

Optimierung
Meaning
Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.
Example
SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.
SEO-Optimierung hilft Websites, in Suchmaschinen höher zu ranken.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

incorporeal

inkorporell
Meaning
lacking a physical body; not composed of matter; intangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as incorporeal beings.
Gespenster werden oft als inkorporeelle Wesen beschrieben.
A1 verb /miːt/

meet

treffen
Meaning
to come into the presence of; to encounter
Example
I will meet you at the café.
Ich werde dich im Café treffen.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

Datenpanne
Meaning
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
Example
A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.
Ein Datenleck hat Millionen von Benutzerpasswörtern offengelegt.
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

brigade
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
Die Feuerwehrbrigade kam schnell, um die Flammen zu löschen.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪrjʊlənt/

virulent

äußerst schädlich
Meaning
Extremely severe or harmful in its effects.
Example
The virulent disease spread rapidly across the region.
Die virulente Krankheit verbreitete sich schnell in der Region.
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.
B2 noun /ɪnˈrɪtʃ.mənt/

enrichment

Bereicherung
Meaning
The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.
Example
Cultural enrichment fosters a deeper understanding of traditions.
Kulturelle Bereicherung fördert ein tieferes Verständnis der Traditionen.
C2 noun /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/

utilitarianism

Utilitarismus
Meaning
The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.
Example
Utilitarianism suggests that we should act to maximize overall happiness.
Der Utilitarismus schlägt vor, dass wir handeln sollten, um das allgemeine Glück zu maximieren.
B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

instanz
Meaning
An example or single occurrence of something.
Example
This is just one instance of his generosity.
Dies ist nur ein Beispiel für seine Großzügigkeit.
B2 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

fest; eng
Meaning
in a tight manner; firmly; securely
Example
Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.
Halte das Seil fest, damit du nicht fällst.
B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

Umsetzung
Meaning
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.
Example
Proper implementation of policies is crucial.
Die ordnungsgemäße Umsetzung von Richtlinien ist entscheidend.
B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

Band
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration
Example
She tied her hair with a red ribbon.
Sie band ihre Haare mit einem roten Band.
C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

Grübchen
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
Ihre charmanten Grübchen erschienen immer, wenn sie den Kindern zulächelte.
B2 noun /den/

Den

Höhle; gemütlicher Raum; Ort für illegale Aktivitäten
Meaning
a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities
Example
The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.
Der Fuchs verschwand in seiner Höhle, als er Gefahr nahen fühlte.
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

Erzbischof
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
Der Erzbischof hielt eine Predigt vor tausenden von Menschen.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

Träger (aus Stahl)
Meaning
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
Example
The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.
Die Stahlträger hielten das Gewicht der Brücke.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

extenuate

entschärfen
Meaning
to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation
Example
The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.
Der Anwalt versuchte, die Taten seines Klienten zu entschärfen, indem er seine schwierige Kindheit hervorhob.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɑːrbəld/

garbled

verzerrt
Meaning
Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.
Example
The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages.
Die Radiodurchsage war voller verwirrter Nachrichten.
B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

abheben
Meaning
to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back
Example
She needs to withdraw money from the bank.
Sie muss Geld von der Bank abheben.
C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

Neologismus
Meaning
A newly coined word or expression.
Example
The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.
Das Internet hat viele Neologismen hervorgebracht wie 'Selfie' und 'Hashtag'.
A1 verb /teɪk/

take

nehmen, bringen
Meaning
to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself
Example
Please take this book to the library.
Bitte bring dieses Buch in die Bibliothek.
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

milchreis
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
Meine Großmutter macht leckeren Milchreis zu besonderen Anlässen.
B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

moralisch
Meaning
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically
Example
She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.
Sie fühlte sich moralisch verpflichtet, den Flüchtlingen zu helfen.
B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

extreme körperliche oder geistige Qual; intensiver Schmerz
Meaning
extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain
Example
He was in agony after the accident.
Er war nach dem Unfall in Agonie.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

rechtmäßig; legitim; gültig; gerecht;
Meaning
legal; legitimate; valid; just
Example
The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.
Der Richter bestätigte, dass ihre Handlungen gesetzmäßig und angemessen waren.
C1 verb /dɪˈtɛst/

detest

verabscheuen
Meaning
To dislike intensely or hate.
Example
I detest waking up early on weekends.
Ich verabscheue es, am Wochenende früh aufzuwachen.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

Regenbogen
Meaning
an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
Example
After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
Nach dem Sturm erschien ein wunderschöner Regenbogen am Himmel.
A2 noun/verb /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

budget

Budget
Meaning
An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time; to plan expenses and income.
Example
The family created a budget to manage their expenses.
Die Familie hat ein Budget erstellt, um ihre Ausgaben zu verwalten.
A2 noun /fraɪd raɪs/

Fried rice

gebratener Reis
Meaning
a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan
Example
We ordered chicken fried rice from the Chinese restaurant.
Wir haben gebratenen Reis mit Hähnchen im chinesischen Restaurant bestellt.
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

stich; alt; nicht mehr frisch
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
Das Brot wurde nach drei Tagen an der Luft alt.
B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

Vorschlag
Meaning
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
Der Vorschlag wurde nicht akzeptiert.
A2 adjective /ˈnæʃənəl/

national

national
Meaning
relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government
Example
The national anthem was played at the ceremony.
Die Nationalhymne wurde bei der Zeremonie gespielt.
C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

verhaften
Meaning
to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something
Example
The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.
Die Polizei konnte den Dieb nach einer langen Verfolgung festnehmen.
C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

Palanquin
Meaning
a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers
Example
The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.
Die Braut wurde in einem verzierten Palanquin zur Hochzeitszeremonie getragen.
A2 adjective /mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs/

mysterious

mysteriös, rätselhaft
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
Example
The deep sea remains one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
Das tiefe Meer bleibt einer der mysteriösesten Orte auf der Erde.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfər/

lexicographer

Lexikograf
Meaning
A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.
Example
The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary.
Der Lexikograf verbrachte Jahre mit der Zusammenstellung des Wörterbuchs.
C2 noun /jɔːr/

yore

Vergangenheit
Meaning
Time long past; bygone days.
Example
Legends of yore still inspire people today.
Legenden der Vergangenheit inspirieren die Menschen auch heute noch.
C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

wahrnehmbar
Meaning
Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.
Example
The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.
Die Veränderungen im Winterwetter sind in ländlichen Gebieten wahrnehmbar.
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

Angeber
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
Am Ende merkten alle, dass er ein Angeber war.
B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

Instandhaltung
Meaning
The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.
Example
The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.
Die Instandhaltung des alten Hauses ist sehr teuer.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

friedlich; geneigt, Konflikte zu vermeiden
Meaning
peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict
Example
The peaceable protest ended without any violence.
Der friedliche Protest endete ohne Gewalt.
B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

laboratorium
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.
Example
Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.
Fortschrittliche Laboratorien ermöglichten bahnbrechende Entdeckungen.
A2 noun /kɪŋ/

King

König
Meaning
the male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth
Example
The king ruled the country with wisdom and fairness.
Der König regierte das Land mit Weisheit und Gerechtigkeit.
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

Depot, Lager
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
Das nationale Depot schützt alle Staatsanleihen.
B1 noun ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt

judgment

Urteil, Urteilskraft, Entscheidung
Meaning
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
Example
The judge's judgment was fair and just.
Das Urteil des Richters war gerecht und fair.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

wahrscheinlich
Meaning
likely to happen; expected; plausible
Example
It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Es ist wahrscheinlich, dass es morgen regnet, basierend auf der Wettervorhersage.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

Säger
Meaning
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
Example
The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.
Der geschickte Säger schnitt die Stämme in Bretter.
B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

language apps

Sprach-Apps
Meaning
Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.
Example
Language apps make learning easier.
Sprach-Apps machen das Lernen einfacher.
C1 verb /taʊt/

tout

anpreisen
Meaning
to promote, praise, or advertise aggressively
Example
The company touted its new product as a game-changer.
Das Unternehmen hat sein neues Produkt als einen Game-Changer angepriesen.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Illiterate

analphabet; ungebildet; unwissend
Meaning
unable to read or write; lacking education
Example
The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.
Das Programm zielt darauf ab, analphabetische Erwachsene beim Lernen von Lesen und Schreiben zu unterstützen.
A1 noun /sʌn/

son

Sohn
Meaning
a male child of a parent
Example
His son is very talented in music.
Sein Sohn ist sehr talentiert in Musik.
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

Rand
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
Das Unternehmen war am Rande der Insolvenz.
A2 verb /fɪl/

fill

füllen
Meaning
to make or become full; to put something into a container until it is full
Example
Please fill the glass with water.
Bitte füllen Sie das Glas mit Wasser.
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

Geste
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
Sie machte eine einladende Geste mit ihren Händen, um die Gäste hereinzulassen.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfrɪndʒənt/

refringent

refraktierend
Meaning
Capable of refracting light or other waves.
Example
The refringent properties of the crystal bent the light into a spectrum.
Die refraktierenden Eigenschaften des Kristalls bogen das Licht in ein Spektrum.
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.
B1 noun ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

Geduld
Meaning
The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
Example
Patience is essential when chasing big goals.
Geduld ist entscheidend, wenn man große Ziele verfolgt.
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.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

Sprecher
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
Der Sprecher hielt die Pressekonferenz im Namen des Unternehmens.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

unbeständiges Wetter
Meaning
unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
Example
The match was canceled due to inclement weather.
Das Spiel wurde wegen des schlechten Wetters abgesagt.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

Metallhalterung
Meaning
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
Example
The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.
Das Regal wurde von einer starken Metallhalterung gehalten.
C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

sklavisch
Meaning
showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive
Example
His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.
Seine sklavische Hingabe an die Tradition verhinderte jede Innovation.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

mittelalt
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
Der mittelalte Mann begann eine neue Karriere.
C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

vererben
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
Der Wissenschaftler vererbte seine Forschungspapiere an die Universität.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

lehrreich
Meaning
providing knowledge or information; intended to teach
Example
The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.
Die Website bietet viele lehrreiche Videos für Anfänger an.
A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

Schwimmen
Meaning
the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs
Example
Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.
Schwimmen ist eine großartige Möglichkeit, fit und gesund zu bleiben.