A2 noun /kraʊd/

crowd

menge

Meaning

a large number of people gathered together

Example

A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert.

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

B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

beginnen

Meaning

to begin or start something

Example

The ceremony will commence at noon.

Die Zeremonie wird um Mittag beginnen.

C2 noun /kɒnˌtek.stʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

contextualization

Kontextualisierung

Meaning

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

Example

Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better.

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

B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

Konservierung

Meaning

The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.

Example

Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.

Die Erhaltung der Wälder ist entscheidend für die Klimastabilität.

B1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprəʊɡræmz

Community Programs

Gemeinschaftsprogramme

Meaning

Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.

Example

Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation.

Gemeinschaftsprogramme fördern das Bewusstsein für den Schmetterlingsschutz.

A2 noun /klʌb/

club

Club

Meaning

an organization of people with a common interest; also a place for social gatherings or entertainment

Example

He joined the local tennis club to meet new people.

Er trat dem lokalen Tennisclub bei, um neue Leute kennenzulernen.

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.

C1 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

Kursive Schrift

Meaning

Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.

Example

The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.

Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, den Aufsatz in kursiver Handschrift zu schreiben.

C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

Katechismus

Meaning

A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.

Example

The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.

Der Priester lehrte den Kindern den Katechismus jeden Sonntag.

B1 noun /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/

Comparison

Vergleich

Meaning

the act of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things

Example

The teacher made a comparison between the two poems to show their different styles.

Der Lehrer machte einen Vergleich zwischen den beiden Gedichten, um ihre unterschiedlichen Stile zu zeigen.

C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

Kümmelsamen

Meaning

aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking

Example

The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.

Das Brot war mit Kümmelsamen gewürzt.

B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

kritisieren

Meaning

to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something

Example

The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.

Der Lehrer kritisierte die schlechte Handschrift des Schülers.

C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

Konkordat

Meaning

An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.

Example

The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.

Das Konkordat legte die Rechte der Kirche im Land fest.

A2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

conversation

Gespräch

Meaning

an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged

Example

We had a long conversation about future plans.

Wir haben ein langes Gespräch über zukünftige Pläne geführt.

B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

alltäglich

Meaning

ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found

Example

Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.

Smartphones sind im modernen Leben alltäglich geworden.

B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

nachdenken

Meaning

to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully

Example

She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.

Sie saß still, um über ihre Zukunftspläne nachzudenken.

C2 noun /kəˈkɒfəni/

cacophony

lärmschwall

Meaning

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Example

The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate.

Der Lärmschwall der Hupe machte es unmöglich, sich zu konzentrieren.

A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

kaltes Getränk

Meaning

A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold

Example

I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.

Ich habe ein kaltes Getränk bestellt, um der Sommerhitze zu entkommen.

B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

kontamination

Meaning

The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

Contamination of air leads to health issues.

Die Luftkontamination führt zu Gesundheitsproblemen.

C1 noun kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

command economy

Kommandowirtschaft

Meaning

An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.

Example

In a command economy, the government controls production and prices.

In einer Kommandowirtschaft kontrolliert der Staat Produktion und Preise.

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.

B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

Abschluss

Meaning

the action or process of finishing something

Example

The completion of the project will take another few weeks.

Der Abschluss des Projekts wird noch einige Wochen dauern.

A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

herzlichen glückwunsch

Meaning

words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion

Example

Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zu deiner Beförderung! Du hast diesen Erfolg wirklich verdient.

B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

Kreationen

Meaning

Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.

Example

His creations astonished the world.

Seine Kreationen erstaunten die Welt.

C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

Kenner

Meaning

an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine

Example

She is a true connoisseur of fine art.

Sie ist eine wahre Kennerin der feinen Kunst.

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.

C2 verb /kənˈsɪlieɪt/

conciliate

versöhnen

Meaning

to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts

Example

He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology.

Er versuchte, den wütenden Kunden mit einer Entschuldigung zu versöhnen.

B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

Kampagne

Meaning

an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations

Example

The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.

Die Umweltkampagne hat erfolgreich das Bewusstsein für den Klimawandel geschärft.

A2 noun /ˈsɪnəmə/

cinema

Kino

Meaning

a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films

Example

We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.

Wir gingen ins Kino, um einen neuen Film zu sehen.

C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

Chiffre

Meaning

A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.

Example

Military messages are protected using a cipher.

Militärnachrichten werden mit einem Cipher geschützt.

C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

Gipfel

Meaning

the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity

Example

The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.

Die Wanderer erreichten den Gipfel des Berges beim Sonnenaufgang.

B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

kupfer

Meaning

a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more

Example

Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

Kupfer ist ein guter Leiter von Elektrizität.

B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

Neugier; ungewöhnlicher oder interessanter Gegenstand oder Fakt

Meaning

a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact

Example

Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.

Ihre Neugier über verschiedene Kulturen führte sie dazu, um die Welt zu reisen.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

Berater

Meaning

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

Example

The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.

Der Schulberater half dem Schüler, mit dem Stress umzugehen.

C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

abgekämpft und besorgt

Meaning

Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.

Example

His careworn face revealed years of struggle.

Sein abgekämpftes Gesicht verriet jahrelange Kämpfe.

C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

übergeben

Meaning

to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping

Example

He consigned the package to the shipping company.

Er hat das Paket an die Versandfirma übergeben.

B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

bezieht sich auf das Herz und die Blutgefäße

Meaning

Relating to the heart and blood vessels.

Example

Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.

Regelmäßige Bewegung verbessert die kardiovaskuläre Gesundheit.

C1 noun /kɑst/

Caste

Kaste; Kastensystem

Meaning

a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society

Example

The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.

Das alte Kastensystem teilte die Gesellschaft in verschiedene soziale Gruppen.

C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

Buchhaltungsbüro

Meaning

a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed

Example

The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.

Der Kaufmann verbrachte den größten Teil seines Tages im Buchhaltungsbüro und überprüfte die Bücher.

C2 adjective /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

schwer zu lesen, schlecht gelaunt

Meaning

difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered

Example

His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.

Seine Handschrift war schwer zu lesen und fast unleserlich.

A2 adjective /ˈkruːəl/

cruel

grausam

Meaning

Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.

Example

It was cruel to make fun of the injured boy.

Es war grausam, sich über den verletzten Jungen lustig zu machen.

C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

wellig oder gefaltet

Meaning

shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded

Example

The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.

Das Dach war aus welligen Metallplatten gemacht.

C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

Glaube, Prinzip

Meaning

A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.

Example

Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.

Die Redefreiheit ist Teil seines persönlichen Glaubens.

A1 verb /kʌm/

come

kommen

Meaning

to move toward a place; to arrive at a place

Example

Please come to my birthday party.

Kommen Sie bitte zu meiner Geburtstagsfeier.

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.

A2 noun /ˈkɑr.pɪt/

Carpet

teppich

Meaning

a floor covering made from thick woven fabric

Example

The Persian carpet in the living room was a family heirloom.

Der persische Teppich im Wohnzimmer war ein Familienerbstück.

A2 adverb /ˈker.fə.li/

Carefully

sorgfältig

Meaning

with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively

Example

Please read the instructions carefully.

Bitte lesen Sie die Anweisungen sorgfältig.

C2 adjective /ˈkreɪvən/

craven

feige

Meaning

cowardly; lacking courage

Example

He was too craven to stand up for his beliefs.

Er war zu feige, um für seine Überzeugungen einzutreten.

B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

Kamm

Meaning

a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair

Example

She used a comb to style her hair before the party.

Sie benutzte einen Kamm, um ihre Haare vor der Party zu stylen.

A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

Mut

Meaning

The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.

Example

Courage is essential in the face of challenges.

Mut ist entscheidend im Angesicht von Herausforderungen.

C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conck

Muschel

Meaning

a shell, especially a large spiral one used as a horn or for decoration

Example

The priest blew the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony.

Der Priester blies in die Muschel, um den Beginn der Zeremonie zu signalisieren.

B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

Kakerlake

Meaning

a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places

Example

A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.

Eine Kakerlake lief schnell über den Küchenboden.

C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

lautstarker Party

Meaning

A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.

Example

They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.

Sie waren nach einer Nacht der wilden lautstarken Party erschöpft.

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 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.

C1 noun /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

Curry Leaves

Curryblätter

Meaning

aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking

Example

Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.

Frische Curryblätter verleihen indischen Gerichten einen authentischen Geschmack.

C2 adjective /ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

corrigible

korrigierbar

Meaning

capable of being corrected or improved

Example

The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice.

Die Fehler des Schülers waren mit Übung korrigierbar.

B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

kontinuierlich; ununterbrochen; fortlaufend

Meaning

without interruption; in an unbroken sequence

Example

The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.

Die Maschine läuft kontinuierlich 24 Stunden.

C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

Teilnehmer der Konferenz

Meaning

a person who takes part in a conference

Example

Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.

Jeder Teilnehmer der Konferenz erhielt ein Namensschild am Anmeldetisch.

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.

C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

Meister / Gewinner

Meaning

an informal word for champion or winner.

Example

He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.

Er ist der neue Meister des Boxturniers.

C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

Baumwollstoff

Meaning

textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable

Example

Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.

Baumwollstoff ist perfekt für Sommerkleidung.

C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

abdichten

Meaning

to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler

Example

He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.

Er hat die Fensterrahmen abgedichtet, um den Luftzug zu stoppen.

B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

gerissen

Meaning

Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.

Example

The cunning fox tricked the farmer.

Der gerissene Fuchs trickste den Bauern aus.

C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər.əs/

coniferous

bezogen auf Bäume mit Zapfen

Meaning

Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.

Example

Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.

Kiefern sind Nadelbäume und wachsen in kälteren Klimazonen.

C1 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

einschränken

Meaning

to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable

Example

The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.

Das Unternehmen musste seine Ausgaben aufgrund von Haushaltskürzungen einschränken.

C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

ausgleichen

Meaning

to offset or counteract the effect of something

Example

The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.

Die Vorteile der neuen Politik gleichen ihre Nachteile aus.

A2 noun /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

college

Universität

Meaning

An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.

Example

She hopes to attend college in the city next year.

Sie hofft, nächstes Jahr in der Stadt auf die Universität zu gehen.

B1 noun /ˈkæmpəs/

campus

Campus

Meaning

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

Example

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

Der Universitätscampus ist während des Herbstsemesters voller Studenten.

C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

Brechstange

Meaning

a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart

Example

He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.

Er benutzte einen Kuhfuß, um die alten Nägel zu entfernen.

A2 verb /ˈkɑːpi/

copy

kopieren

Meaning

to make an identical reproduction of something

Example

Please copy this document for the meeting.

Bitte kopieren Sie dieses Dokument für das Treffen.

C1 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/

congenital

angeboren

Meaning

existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition

Example

The child was born with a congenital heart defect.

Das Kind wurde mit einem angeborenen Herzfehler geboren.

B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

Schlucht

Meaning

A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.

Example

The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.

Der Colorado River hat den Grand Canyon über Millionen von Jahren geformt.

A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

Kaffee

Meaning

a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

Example

I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.

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

C1 verb /ˈkʌvət/

covet

begehren

Meaning

to desire something belonging to someone else

Example

He coveted his neighbor's new car.

Er begehrte das neue Auto seines Nachbarn.

C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

auffällig

Meaning

Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.

Example

Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.

Ihr rotes Kleid machte sie auf der Party auffällig.

C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

cohort

kohorte

Meaning

A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.

Example

The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.

Die Studie verfolgte eine Kohorte von Studenten über zehn Jahre.

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.

C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

zirkadianer Rhythmus

Meaning

The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours

Example

Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.

Die Exposition gegenüber natürlichem Licht reguliert den zirkadianen Rhythmus.

B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

vorsichtig

Meaning

careful to avoid potential problems or dangers

Example

She was cautious about trusting strangers.

Sie war vorsichtig, als sie Fremden vertraute.

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 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

Kapitel

Meaning

A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.

Example

I just finished the first chapter of the novel.

Ich habe gerade das erste Kapitel des Romans beendet.

C2 adjective /kənˈdʌktəbl̩/

conductible

leitfähig

Meaning

capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat

Example

Copper is highly conductible to electricity.

Kupfer ist sehr leitfähig für Elektrizität.

C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

Ritterlichkeit

Meaning

The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.

Example

The knight lived by the code of chivalry.

Der Ritter lebte nach dem Kodex der Ritterlichkeit.

B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

Koexistenz

Meaning

the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation

Example

The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.

Die friedliche Koexistenz verschiedener Kulturen macht diese Stadt einzigartig.

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.

C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

Karikatur

Meaning

A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.

Example

The magazine published a caricature of the politician.

Das Magazin veröffentlichte eine Karikatur des Politikers.

B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

zusammenarbeiten

Meaning

To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.

Example

Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.

Freiwillige arbeiten oft mit lokalen Organisationen zusammen.

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.

B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

Verbindung / eingezäuntes Gebiet

Meaning

a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings

Example

The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.

Der Wissenschaftler studierte die chemische Verbindung im Labor.

B2 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

zusammenstoßen, kollidieren

Meaning

Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.

Example

The two cars collided at the intersection.

Die beiden Autos kollidierten an der Kreuzung.

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 noun /kənˈtentmənt/

contentment

Zufriedenheit

Meaning

a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has

Example

She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.

Sie verspürte tiefe Zufriedenheit, nachdem sie anderen geholfen hatte.

B1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.təm/

Custom

Brauchtum; Praxis; Zollgebühr;

Meaning

a traditional practice or behavior; duties levied on imports; habitual practice

Example

It is a local custom to remove shoes before entering someone's home.

Es ist ein lokales Brauchtum, die Schuhe auszuziehen, bevor man in das Haus eines anderen tritt.

B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

Kapazität

Meaning

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.

Example

The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.

Das Kabel hat die Kapazität, große Datenmengen zu verarbeiten.

B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

continuation

Fortsetzung

Meaning

the action of carrying something on over time; extension

Example

The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.

Die Fortsetzung der Serie wurde nach dem Finale angekündigt.

C1 adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Conclusive

abschließend; entscheidend; eine Angelegenheit endgültig klärend

Meaning

final; decisive; settling a matter completely

Example

The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.

Die Beweise waren eindeutig und ließen keinen Raum für Zweifel.

C2 noun /kənˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

conglomeration

konglomerat

Meaning

A collection or mixture of different things grouped together.

Example

The market is a conglomeration of small shops and food stalls.

Der Markt ist ein Konglomerat aus kleinen Läden und Essensständen.

C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

Steuermann

Meaning

the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat

Example

The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.

Der Steuermann gab Anweisungen an das Ruderteam.

B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

Zufall

Meaning

a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening

Example

It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.

Es war ein seltsamer Zufall, dass sie beide dasselbe Kleid zur Party trugen.

B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

höflich

Meaning

polite, respectful, or considerate in manner

Example

The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.

Das Hotelpersonal war sehr höflich gegenüber allen Gästen.

C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

vorsichtig

Meaning

cautious or wary about doing something

Example

She was chary of investing in the new business venture.

Sie war vorsichtig, in das neue Geschäft zu investieren.

B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

prägnant

Meaning

Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.

Example

A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.

Eine prägnante Rede ist wirkungsvoller als eine lange Rede.

C1 verb /kənˈtraɪv/

contrive

erfinden

Meaning

to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully

Example

She contrived a clever plan to surprise her friends.

Sie ersann einen klugen Plan, um ihre Freunde zu überraschen.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

trostlos; düster; traurig; ohne Freude

Meaning

lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer

Example

The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.

Das alte Haus sah trostlos und verlassen im Winterregen aus.

A2 noun /ˈsɪə.ri.əl/

cereal

Müsli

Meaning

a common breakfast food made from processed grains such as wheat, oats, or corn

Example

She eats a bowl of cereal every morning before work.

Sie isst jeden Morgen eine Schale Müsli vor der Arbeit.

B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

wählerisch; sehr selektiv; besonders in Bezug auf das, was einem gefällt oder akzeptiert wird

Meaning

very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts

Example

He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.

Er ist sehr wählerisch bei den Restaurants, in denen er isst.

B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

Komitee

Meaning

A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.

Example

A 65-member committee was formed.

Ein 65-köpfiges Komitee wurde gebildet.

C2 noun /ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/

cornucopia

ein Überfluss oder eine überlaufende Versorgung mit etwas

Meaning

an abundance or overflowing supply of something

Example

The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets.

Das Festival bot eine Cornucopia an Früchten und Süßigkeiten.

C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

Kruste

Meaning

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

Example

He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.

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

B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

beitragen

Meaning

to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something

Example

Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.

Jeder trug mit Geld bei, um ein Abschiedsgeschenk für den Lehrer zu kaufen.