B1 noun /ˈkriːtʃər/

creature

Kreatur

Meaning

A living being, especially an animal.

Example

The forest is full of strange creatures.

Der Wald ist voller seltsamer Kreaturen.

B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

polar, bezogen auf die Pole

Meaning

relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character

Example

Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.

Pinguine leben in den Polarregionen der Erde.

B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

verzichten

Meaning

To hold oneself back from doing something.

Example

Please refrain from smoking in this area.

Bitte verzichten Sie darauf, in diesem Bereich zu rauchen.

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.

B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

Huldigung

Meaning

An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

Example

They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.

Sie zollten den tapferen Freiheitskämpfern Tribut.

B2 verb /wiːv/

weave

weben

Meaning

to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out

Example

She learned to weave beautiful carpets.

Sie hat gelernt, schöne Teppiche zu weben.

B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

rahmen

Meaning

A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.

Example

Frameworks define the basis of systems.

Rahmen definieren die Grundlage von Systemen.

A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

dumm; blöd; idiotisch

Meaning

lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish

Example

It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.

Es war dumm von mir, meinen Regenschirm an einem regnerischen Tag zu vergessen.

A2 noun, verb /fuːl/

fool

Narr

Meaning

a silly or stupid person; to trick someone

Example

He felt like a fool after believing the prank.

Er fühlte sich wie ein Narr, nachdem er den Streich geglaubt hatte.

C1 noun ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən

exasperation

Verärgerung

Meaning

Extreme irritation or frustration.

Example

He sighed in exasperation after hearing the same excuse again.

Er seufzte vor Verärgerung, nachdem er dieselbe Ausrede schon wieder gehört hatte.

A1 numeral /θriː/

three

drei

Meaning

the number equivalent to the sum of two and one

Example

She has three dogs at home.

Sie hat drei Hunde zu Hause.

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

Teilchen

Meaning

Minute portions of matter.

Example

PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.

PM2.5 Teilchen schädigen die Atemwege.

C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

zerdrücken

Meaning

to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating

Example

She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.

sie hat die Kartoffeln vor dem Servieren des Abendessens zerdrückt.

B2 noun /ˈkwɒr.əl/

Quarrel

Streit; Zank

Meaning

an angry argument or disagreement between people

Example

They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other.

Sie hatten einen Streit über Geld und hörten auf, miteinander zu sprechen.

C1 noun /ˈflɔː.rə/

flora

die Pflanzenwelt, die in einer bestimmten Region oder einem bestimmten Lebensraum zu finden ist

Meaning

The plant life found in a particular region or habitat.

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast flora diversity.

Der Amazonas-Regenwald ist Heimat einer großen Vielfalt an Flora.

A2 noun /ˈɡrəʊsəri ʃɒp/

grocery shop

Lebensmittelladen

Meaning

a retail store where food and everyday household items are sold

Example

She stopped by the grocery shop to buy vegetables and milk.

Sie ging in den Lebensmittelladen, um Gemüse und Milch zu kaufen.

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.

C1 noun /ˈpær.ət biːk/

Parrot Beak

Papageien-Schnabel

Meaning

a climbing plant with curved red and orange flowers resembling a parrot's beak

Example

The parrot beak flower's unique curved shape makes it a fascinating addition to any garden.

Die Parrot-Beak-Blume hat eine einzigartige gebogene Form, die sie zu einer faszinierenden Ergänzung für jeden Garten macht.

B1 noun, verb /ˈɛksˌreɪ/

x-ray

Röntgen; Röntgenbild

Meaning

a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays

Example

The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone.

Der Arzt machte ein Röntgenbild.

C1 verb /həˈluːsɪneɪt/

hallucinate

halluzinieren

Meaning

to see, hear, or sense things that are not actually present, often due to illness or drugs

Example

After taking the medicine, he began to hallucinate strange shapes.

Nach der Einnahme des Medikaments begann er, seltsame Formen zu halluzinieren.

C1 noun /ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

Insecticide

Insektizid

Meaning

a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects

Example

The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs.

Der Bauer sprühte Insektizid auf seine Ernte, um sie vor schädlichen Insekten zu schützen.

C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

fleißig oder gewissenhaft

Meaning

Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.

Example

His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.

Seine fleißigen Bemühungen führten zu einer erfolgreichen Karriere.

B1 noun /piː/

Pea

erbse

Meaning

a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable

Example

The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner.

Die Kinder genossen es, süße Erbsen zum Abendessen zu essen.

C1 adjective /wɪðˈdrɔːn/

withdrawn

zurückgezogen

Meaning

quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others

Example

After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends.

Nach dem Vorfall wurde er zurückgezogen und mied seine Freunde.

C1 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

subsistieren

Meaning

To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.

Example

Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.

Viele Dorfbewohner leben noch von Fischerei und Landwirtschaft.

C1 adjective /wɒn/

wan

blass

Meaning

looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality

Example

After the long illness, his face looked wan and tired.

Nach der langen Krankheit sah sein Gesicht blass und müde aus.

B1 noun ˈpɒdkɑːsts

podcasts

podcast

Meaning

A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.

Example

Podcasts are great for improving listening.

Podcasts sind großartig, um das Zuhören zu verbessern.

C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

Rückstand

Meaning

A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.

Example

He was sued for an arrear of rent.

Er wurde wegen eines Mietrückstandes verklagt.

A2 noun wʊd

wood

Holz

Meaning

The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub.

Example

Wood is being tested for its resilience in space.

Das Holz wird auf seine Widerstandsfähigkeit im Weltraum getestet.

C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

flattern / zittern

Meaning

to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions

Example

The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.

Der Schmetterling begann, seine Flügel in der Sonne zu flattern.

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊɪst/

jingoist

Jingoist

Meaning

a person who supports jingoism; an extreme nationalist with aggressive foreign policies

Example

He was labeled a jingoist for his extreme views.

Er wurde wegen seiner extremen Ansichten als Jingoist bezeichnet.

C2 adjective /ˈfʌndʒəbl/

fungible

fungibel

Meaning

interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item

Example

In finance, money is considered a fungible asset.

In der Finanzwelt gilt Geld als ein fungibles Gut.

A2 noun /pæn/

Pan

pfanne

Meaning

a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods

Example

Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.

Erhitzen Sie das Öl in einer großen Pfanne, bevor Sie das Gemüse hinzufügen.

B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

Dicke

Meaning

The measure of how thick or dense something is

Example

The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.

Die Dicke des Buches machte es schwer zu tragen.

C1 noun /ˈfaɪərɑːm/

firearm

Feuerwaffe

Meaning

a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant

Example

The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.

Die Polizei fand während der Untersuchung eine versteckte Feuerwaffe.

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

Einzahlung, Kaution

Meaning

to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally

Example

She deposited $500 into her savings account.

Sie hat 500 Dollar auf ihr Sparkonto eingezahlt.

A2 adjective /ˈpiːs.fəl/

Peaceful

friedlich

Meaning

free from disturbance; calm and quiet; not involving war or violence

Example

The garden is a peaceful place to relax.

Der Garten ist ein friedlicher Ort zum Entspannen.

A1 noun /tɔɪ/

toy

Spielzeug

Meaning

an object for children to play with

Example

The child received a toy car for his birthday.

Das Kind erhielt ein Spielzeugauto zum Geburtstag.

C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

geschehen

Meaning

to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone

Example

Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.

Wer gegen die Regeln verstößt, wird die Konsequenzen tragen.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

minderwertig

Meaning

Of lower quality, rank, or status.

Example

This material is inferior to the one we used before.

Dieses Material ist minderwertiger als das, das wir vorher verwendet haben.

C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

Glück

Meaning

Grimly mocking or cynical.

Example

She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.

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

C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

zerfahren

Meaning

Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.

Example

The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.

Der Film fühlte sich zerfahren an und war schwer zu folgen.

A2 noun /pleɪt/

Plate

Teller

Meaning

a flat, typically round dish used for serving or eating food

Example

Please put the rice on your plate.

Bitte lege den Reis auf deinen Teller.

C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

selbstzufriedenes Lächeln

Meaning

to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way

Example

He smirked when he won the argument.

Er schmunzelte, als er die Diskussion gewann.

C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

ausdruck

Meaning

The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.

Example

His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.

Seine Artikulation während der Debatte beeindruckte alle.

B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

Arbeiter

Meaning

a person who does unskilled physical work for wages

Example

The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.

Der Arbeiter arbeitete den ganzen Tag auf der Baustelle.

B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

Demografie

Meaning

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Example

Demographics help in targeted advertising.

Demografische Daten helfen bei gezielter Werbung.

C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

billig, niederträchtig oder von schlechter Qualität

Meaning

morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality

Example

He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.

Er vermied den schäbigen Nachtclub in der Innenstadt.

B1 noun ˈdʒʌstɪs

justice

Gerechtigkeit

Meaning

Just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable.

Example

Justice is sought by the oppressed characters in the story.

Die Gerechtigkeit wird von den unterdrückten Charakteren in der Geschichte gesucht.

C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

laut feiern

Meaning

to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration

Example

The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.

Die Fans feierten laut auf den Straßen nach dem Sieg.

C1 noun ˌmɛtə ˈmɔːfəsɪs

metamorphosis

Metamorphose, Transformation

Meaning

A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.

Example

The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.

Die Metamorphose des Unternehmens von einem kleinen Start-up zu einem globalen Führer war bemerkenswert.

B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

mutig; selbstbewusst; kühn

Meaning

brave; confident; daring

Example

He made a bold decision to start his own business.

Er traf eine kühne Entscheidung, um sein eigenes Geschäft zu starten.

B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

sinken

Meaning

To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.

Example

The unemployment rate continues to decline.

Die Arbeitslosenquote sinkt weiterhin.

C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

verbreiten

Meaning

To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.

Example

Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.

Wissenschaftler arbeiten daran, die Arten in Gefangenschaft zu propagieren.

C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

dogmatisch

Meaning

Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.

Example

His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.

Sein dogmatischer Ansatz in der Politik erschwerte die Diskussionen.

B1 noun/verb /ˈmætərz/

matters

Fragen / wichtig sein

Meaning

important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance

Example

What she thinks really matters to me.

Was sie denkt, ist mir wirklich wichtig.

B2 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

Meaningless

sinnlos; ohne Zweck; bedeutungslos

Meaning

without purpose; having no significance; pointless

Example

The data became meaningless without proper context.

Die Daten wurden ohne den richtigen Kontext bedeutungslos.

C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

geschickt

Meaning

Very skilled or proficient at something.

Example

She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.

Sie ist geschickt im Lösen komplexer mathematischer Probleme.

B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

fehlerhaft

Meaning

Having defects or imperfections; not working properly

Example

The device stopped working because it was faulty.

Das Gerät hörte auf zu funktionieren, weil es fehlerhaft war.

B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

fließend; mühelos

Meaning

in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill

Example

She speaks French fluently.

Sie spricht fließend Französisch.

C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

overblown

übertrieben

Meaning

excessively exaggerated or inflated

Example

The controversy was overblown by the media.

Die Kontroverse wurde von den Medien übertrieben dargestellt.

C1 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

Morphologie

Meaning

the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology

Example

Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.

Die Morphologie untersucht die Struktur von Wörtern und wie sie gebildet werden.

A2 noun/verb /fɛns/

fence

Zaun

Meaning

a barrier, usually made of wood or wire, that surrounds an area; to enclose with a barrier

Example

They built a fence around the garden.

Sie bauten einen Zaun um den Garten.

B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

Parameter

Meaning

a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something

Example

We need to set clear parameters for this project.

Wir müssen klare Parameter für dieses Projekt festlegen.

A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

servieren

Meaning

to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink

Example

She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.

Sie serviert Frühstück um 8 Uhr morgens.

B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

Multitasking

Meaning

The performance of more than one task at the same time

Example

Multitasking reduces efficiency.

Multitasking reduziert die Effizienz.

C1 noun /ˈtæntrəm/

tantrum

wutanfall

Meaning

An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child.

Example

The child threw a tantrum when he didn’t get the toy.

Das Kind hatte einen Wutanfall, als es das Spielzeug nicht bekam.

C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

anführen

Meaning

to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement

Example

She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.

Sie führte die Kampagne für Umweltbewusstsein an.

C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

schmollen

Meaning

to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed

Example

She sulked in her room after the argument.

Sie schmollte nach dem Streit in ihrem Zimmer.

C2 adjective /ɛmˈpaɪriəl/

empyreal

himmlich

Meaning

Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.

Example

The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars.

Der Dichter beschrieb die himmlische Schönheit der Sterne.

B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

Kinderarzt

Meaning

a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children

Example

The pediatrician examined the child carefully.

Der Kinderarzt untersuchte das Kind sorgfältig.

C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

Freude am Unglück anderer

Meaning

pleasure derived from another person's misfortune

Example

He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.

Er fühlte eine Art von Schadenfreude, als sein Rivale scheiterte.

C2 noun /aɪˈoʊtə/

iota

ein winziger Betrag

Meaning

An extremely small amount.

Example

He did not show an iota of fear.

Er zeigte keinen winzigen Anflug von Angst.

B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

drücken

Meaning

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it

Example

She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.

Sie drückte die Zahnpastatube, um das letzte Stück herauszubekommen.

C1 noun /ˌɒbstəˈtrɪʃən/

obstetrician

Geburtshelfer

Meaning

A doctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health.

Example

The obstetrician monitored the mother’s health throughout the pregnancy.

Der Geburtshelfer überwachte die Gesundheit der Mutter während der Schwangerschaft.

A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

Donnerstag

Meaning

The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.

Example

We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.

Wir haben ein Treffen am Donnerstag geplant.

A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

heißes Getränk

Meaning

a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort

Example

I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.

Ich bevorzuge ein heißes Getränk wie Tee oder Kaffee am Morgen.

B1 verb /ɪnˈfɔ:m/

inform

informieren

Meaning

to tell someone about something; to give information

Example

Please inform me when you arrive at the airport.

Bitte informieren Sie mich, wenn Sie am Flughafen ankommen.

B1 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

auf halbem Weg

Meaning

at or to a point equal in distance between two points

Example

We met halfway between the two towns.

Wir trafen uns auf halbem Weg zwischen den beiden Städten.

A1 verb /ˈoʊpən/

open

öffnen

Meaning

to move something so as to allow access; to begin

Example

Please open the door for me.

bitte öffne die Tür für mich.

A2 verb /ˈeksərsaɪz/

exercise

Sport treiben

Meaning

to do physical activity; to use or practice

Example

I exercise at the gym three times a week.

Ich mache drei Mal die Woche Sport im Fitnessstudio.

C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

reizbar

Meaning

Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.

Example

The child grew peevish when denied candy.

Das Kind wurde reizbar, als ihm Süßigkeiten verweigert wurden.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

unnötig; überflüssig

Meaning

not needed; not required; pointless

Example

The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.

Das Treffen war unnötig, da alle Entscheidungen bereits getroffen wurden.

C2 adjective /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

emeritus

Emeritus Professor

Meaning

having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor

Example

He is a professor emeritus at the university.

Er ist ein Emeritus Professor an der Universität.

C2 noun /ɡleɪd/

glade

Lichtung

Meaning

An open space in a forest or woods.

Example

They rested in a sunny glade after their long hike.

Sie ruhten sich in einer sonnigen Lichtung nach ihrer langen Wanderung aus.

B2 noun /dʒʌŋk/

Junk

Müll; Abfall

Meaning

old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality

Example

He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk.

Er hat die Garage aufgeräumt und den ganzen alten Müll weggeworfen.

C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.nə.ɡræm/

phonogram

phonemisches Symbol

Meaning

a written symbol representing a speech sound

Example

The teacher showed how each phonogram represents a particular sound.

Der Lehrer zeigte, wie jedes Phonogramm einen bestimmten Laut darstellt.

B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

Berechtigung

Meaning

The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.

Die Eignungskriterien gewährleisten Fairness.

B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

eingreifen

Meaning

To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.

Example

The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.

Der Lehrer musste eingreifen, um den Kampf zwischen den Schülern zu stoppen.

C1 noun ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd

genocide

Völkermord

Meaning

The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.

Example

The allegations of genocide raised global concerns.

Die Anschuldigungen des Völkermords lösten weltweite Besorgnis aus.

C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

erblicken; betrachten

Meaning

to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive

Example

She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.

Sie stand still da, um den Sonnenaufgang über den Hügeln zu betrachten.

C1 noun /ˈjuːlədʒi/

eulogy

Lobrede

Meaning

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone, especially after their death.

Example

Her brother delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the funeral.

Ihr Bruder hielt eine bewegende Lobrede bei der Beerdigung.

C1 verb /ɪnˈfjʊərieɪt/

infuriate

wütend machen

Meaning

To make someone extremely angry.

Example

His careless remarks infuriated the entire team.

Seine unbedachten Bemerkungen haben das ganze Team wütend gemacht.

B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

unterscheiden

Meaning

to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different

Example

It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.

Es kann schwierig sein, zwischen Wahrheit und Gerücht zu unterscheiden.

C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

Akkreditierung

Meaning

The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.

Example

Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.

Die Akkreditierung gewährleistet die institutionelle Glaubwürdigkeit.

Meaning

Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.

Der Vortrag war ein auraler Eindruck, ebenso wie ein intellektueller.

C2 noun /ˈduːti/

Dhuti

dhuti

Meaning

a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs

Example

The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony.

Der ältere Mann trug während der religiösen Zeremonie ein weißes Dhuti.

C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

nekropole

Meaning

a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs

Example

The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.

Die Archäologen entdeckten Artefakte auf der Nekropole der alten Stadt.

C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Flaute

Meaning

A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.

Example

After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.

Nachdem das Projekt gescheitert war, steckte das Team monatelang in der Flaute fest.

C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

Chaos

Meaning

Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.

Example

The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.

Die Proteste verwandelten sich in Chaos, als die Menge mit der Polizei zusammenstieß.

B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

integrität

Meaning

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

Example

Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.

Die Integrität der Lehrer fördert ein positives Lernumfeld.

A1 noun /haʊs/

house

Haus

Meaning

A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.

Example

They bought a new house in the city.

Sie haben ein neues Haus in der Stadt gekauft.

A2 adjective /diːp/

deep

Glück

Meaning

extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense

Example

The lake is very deep in the middle.

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

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.

C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

sadistisch

Meaning

Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.

Example

The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.

Der Bösewicht hatte ein sadistisches Lächeln, als er seinen Feinden Schaden zufügte.

B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

verzerrte Sichtweise

Meaning

A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.

Example

The article had a political slant.

Der Artikel hatte eine politische Neigung.

C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

leistungsbezogen

Meaning

Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.

Example

Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.

Leistungsbezogene Rekrutierung stärkt die Arbeitskräfte.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtəbl/

mutable

veränderlich

Meaning

Capable of change or alteration.

Example

Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly.

Menschliche Emotionen sind veränderlich und können sich schnell ändern.

C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

populistischer Führer

Meaning

A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.

Example

The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.

Der populistische Führer versprach, die Bedürfnisse der einfachen Bürger an erste Stelle zu setzen.

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθi/

earthy

erdig / einfach

Meaning

resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse

Example

The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms.

Das Gericht hatte einen reichen, erdigen Geschmack von den Champignons.

A2 noun /niː/

Knee

Knie

Meaning

the joint connecting the thigh and the lower leg in humans

Example

He fell and scraped his knee on the pavement.

Er fiel und schrammte sein Knie auf dem Bürgersteig auf.

C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

verbreitet

Meaning

widespread or common, often in a negative sense

Example

Corruption was rife in the old government system.

Korruption war im alten Regierungssystem weit verbreitet.

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

integument

äußere Hülle

Meaning

A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.

Example

The snake sheds its integument as it grows.

Die Schlange verliert ihre äußere Hülle, wenn sie wächst.

C2 noun /biˈætɪtjuːd/

beatitude

höchstes Glück oder Segen, oft verwendet in Bezug auf die Lehren von Jesus in der Bergpredigt

Meaning

supreme blessedness or happiness, often used in reference to the sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount

Example

She felt a state of beatitude after receiving the good news.

Sie fühlte einen Zustand der Seligkeit, nachdem sie die guten Nachrichten erhalten hatte.