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A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

Datum/Verabredung
Meaning
A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.
Example
They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.
Sie beschlossen, sich am Datum ihres Geburtstags zu treffen.
C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

Delle
Meaning
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
Example
The accident left a dent in the car door.
Der Unfall hinterließ eine Delle in der Autotür.
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

Diplomat
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
Der Diplomat verhandelte ein Friedensabkommen.
B2 noun /dɔːn/

Dawn

Morgenröte
Meaning
the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something
Example
The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.
Die Fischer fuhren vor der Morgendämmerung hinaus, um die Morgenflut zu fangen.
B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

Tat; Heldentat; Rechtsdokument;
Meaning
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership
Example
His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.
Seine heldenhafte Tat rettete das Kind vor dem Ertrinken im Fluss.
C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

schlimm; dringend; schrecklich
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
Das Land steht vor einer schlimmen wirtschaftlichen Krise.
C1 noun /doʊ/

doe

Reh
Meaning
a female deer, especially an adult one
Example
The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow.
Das Reh und ihr Kitz grasten auf der Wiese.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

widersprechen
Meaning
To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.
Example
Several members dissented from the majority decision.
Mehrere Mitglieder stimmten gegen die Mehrheitsentscheidung.
B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

täuschen
Meaning
To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
Example
He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.
Er versuchte, seine Freunde mit einer falschen Geschichte zu täuschen.
B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

staubig
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
Das alte Bücherregal war nach Jahren der Vernachlässigung staubig.
C1 noun /ˌdep.rɪˈveɪ.ʃən/

deprivation

Entbehrung, Mangel, Mangelerscheinung
Meaning
The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.
Example
Sleep deprivation affects cognitive function.
Schlafentzug beeinflusst die kognitive Funktion.
C2 verb /dɪˈstreɪn/

distrain

pfänden
Meaning
to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed
Example
The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent.
Der Vermieter pfändete die Möbel des Mieters wegen unbezahlter Miete.
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 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

verteilen
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
Die Maschine dispensiert sauberes Trinkwasser.
B1 noun dɛt

debt

Schulden
Meaning
A sum of money that is owed or due.
Example
High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.
Hohe Schulden können zu einer Finanzkrise führen.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

Diamant
Meaning
a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut
Example
She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
Sie trug einen Diamantring an ihrem Finger.
C2 noun /drʌdʒ/

drudge

Harte Arbeiter
Meaning
A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day.
Er fühlte sich wie ein harter Arbeiter, der den ganzen Tag mit wiederholenden Aufgaben beschäftigt war.
B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

tiefe Farbe
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
Der Künstler benutzte tiefe Farben, um einen dramatischen Effekt zu erzeugen.
C2 verb /ˈdæli/

dally

trödeln
Meaning
To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.
Example
He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work.
Er zögerte im Garten, anstatt mit seiner Arbeit zu beginnen.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɒsɪsən/

diocesan

im Zusammenhang mit einem Bistum
Meaning
relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church
Example
The diocesan council met to discuss church affairs.
Der Diözesanrat traf sich, um die Kirchenangelegenheiten zu besprechen.
C2 adjective /dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

diffusible

diffusierbar
Meaning
able to spread or be spread through a medium
Example
Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes.
Sauerstoff ist durch Zellmembranen diffusierbar.
C2 noun /ˈdjʊərəns/

durance

Gefängnis
Meaning
imprisonment or confinement
Example
The prisoner spent years in durance before his release.
Der Gefangene verbrachte Jahre im Gefängnis, bevor er entlassen wurde.
C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

Überschwemmung
Meaning
A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.
Example
The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.
Die Stadt wurde in nur wenigen Stunden von einem Überschuss an Regen getroffen.
C2 noun /ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

deaths-head

Totenkopf
Meaning
A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.
Example
The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head.
Die Piratenflagge war mit einem finsteren Totenkopf markiert.
C2 verb /dɪˈnjuːd/

denude

entblößen
Meaning
to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets
Example
The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.
Der Wald wurde durch illegales Abholzen der Bäume entblößt.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃəs/

disputatious

streitlustig
Meaning
fond of or given to argument and debate
Example
His disputatious nature often led to heated conversations.
Sein streitlustiger Charakter führte oft zu hitzigen Diskussionen.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

starker Regen; plötzlicher Regenschauer
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
Der plötzliche starke Regen überraschte alle und durchnässte die Veranstaltung im Freien.
C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

entwerten
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
Korruption kann die Werte einer Gesellschaft entwerten.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃəs/

dissentious

spaltend
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.
Example
His dissentious remarks divided the group further.
Seine spaltenden Bemerkungen teilten die Gruppe weiter.
A2 verb /dəˈrɛkt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt/

direct

leiten
Meaning
to manage or control the course of something; to give instructions
Example
She directed the team to complete the project on time.
Sie leitete das Team an, das Projekt pünktlich abzuschließen.
B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

Delta
Meaning
A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.
Example
The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.
Das Nil-Delta ist eine der fruchtbarsten Regionen in Ägypten.
B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

Türmatte
Meaning
a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet
Example
Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.
Bitte wischen Sie Ihre Füße auf der Türmatte ab, bevor Sie das Haus betreten.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

göttlich; heilig; göttergleich; in Verbindung mit Gott oder einer Gottheit
Meaning
heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity
Example
The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.
Die göttliche Schönheit des Sonnenuntergangs raubte ihnen den Atem.
B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

Dominanz
Meaning
Power and influence over others; control or command.
Example
The dominance of Urdu was evident.
Die Dominanz von Urdu war offensichtlich.
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/

disappear

verschwinden
Meaning
to cease to be visible; to vanish
Example
The magician made the rabbit disappear.
Der Magier ließ den Hasen verschwinden.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/

discompose

verwirren
Meaning
To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to discompose her.
Die unerwartete Frage schien sie aus der Fassung zu bringen.
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈdeɪn/

disdain

Verachtung
Meaning
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.
Example
She looked at the messy room with open disdain.
Sie betrachtete das unordentliche Zimmer mit Verachtung.
C1 noun /dɪˈlɪriəm/

delirium

Delirium
Meaning
An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.
Example
The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication.
Der Patient erlebte nach der Operation aufgrund starker Medikamente Delirium.
A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

Dezember
Meaning
the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
December is usually cold in many countries.
Der Dezember ist in vielen Ländern kalt.
A2 noun /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

dining

Essen
Meaning
the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting
Example
We enjoyed fine dining at the new restaurant.
Wir genossen ein exquisites Essen im neuen Restaurant.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

entmutigt
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
Sie fühlte sich entmutigt, nachdem sie die Prüfung zweimal nicht bestanden hatte.
C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

Fleiß
Meaning
Careful and persistent work or effort.
Example
Success requires patience and diligence.
Erfolg erfordert Geduld und Fleiß.
C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

diabolisch
Meaning
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
Example
The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.
Die diabolische Herrschaft des Diktators brachte Elend in das Land.
C2 noun /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

defoliant

Entlaubungsmittel
Meaning
a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture
Example
The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.
Das Heer setzte Entlaubungsmittel ein, um das Laub im Wald zu lichten.
C2 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/

dereliction

Pflichtvernachlässigung
Meaning
the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty
Example
The officer was charged with dereliction of duty.
Der Beamte wurde wegen der Pflichtvernachlässigung angeklagt.
A1 noun /deɪ/

Day

Tag
Meaning
a period of twenty-four hours; the time during which there is light
Example
What a beautiful day it is today with clear blue skies!
Was für ein schöner Tag heute mit klarem blauen Himmel!
A2 noun /ˈdaɪət/

diet

diät
Meaning
the kinds of food that a person usually eats
Example
He follows a strict vegetarian diet.
Er folgt einer strengen vegetarischen Diät.
B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

Bestürzung; Alarm
Meaning
concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm
Example
To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.
Zu unserer Bestürzung wurde das Konzert aufgrund schwerer Wetterbedingungen abgesagt.
C1 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

derivation

Ableitung
Meaning
The origin or development of something from a source.
Example
The derivation of the word comes from Latin.
Die Ableitung des Wortes kommt aus dem Lateinischen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɪd.ju.əs/

deciduous

laubabwerfend
Meaning
Referring to trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn.
Example
Oak and maple trees are deciduous, shedding leaves in autumn.
Eichen- und Ahornbäume sind laubabwerfend und werfen ihre Blätter im Herbst ab.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Demarcation

Abgrenzung
Meaning
the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division
Example
The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked.
Die Abgrenzung zwischen öffentlichem und privatem Land war deutlich markiert.
A2 verb /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

driving

fahren
Meaning
the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward
Example
She loves driving along the coast on weekends.
Sie liebt es, am Wochenende entlang der Küste zu fahren.
C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

Geschicklichkeit
Meaning
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
Example
Her deftness with words impressed the audience.
Ihre Geschicklichkeit mit Worten beeindruckte das Publikum.
C1 noun /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

dispersion

Verteilung
Meaning
The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
Example
The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce.
Die Verteilung von Samen durch den Wind hilft Pflanzen, sich zu vermehren.
C1 verb /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

dissatisfy

enttäuschen
Meaning
to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy
Example
The poor service dissatisfies many customers.
Der schlechte Service enttäuscht viele Kunden.
A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

lieb
Meaning
loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address
Example
She is very dear to her grandparents.
Sie ist ihren Großeltern sehr lieb.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

verteidigbar / gerechtfertigt
Meaning
Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.
Example
Her decision was legally defensible.
Ihre Entscheidung war rechtlich verteidigenswert.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

hingebungsvoll
Meaning
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
Example
She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.
Sie ist eine hingebungsvolle Mutter, die immer ihre Kinder an erste Stelle setzt.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

ausgezeichnet; geehrt; berühmt; mit einer würdevollen Erscheinung oder Haltung
Meaning
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
Example
He is a distinguished professor at the university.
Er ist ein ausgezeichneter Professor an der Universität.
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

degeneracy

Degeneration
Meaning
The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.
Example
The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.
Der Roman stellt den moralischen Verfall einer korrupten Gesellschaft dar.
C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

Verschlechterung
Meaning
The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.
Schlechte Wartung führt zu Materialverschlechterung.
C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

Missbilligung / Abneigung
Meaning
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
Example
The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.
Die neue Politik geriet in Misskredit bei der Öffentlichkeit.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

Umgang; Geschäftsabwicklungen; Behandlungen
Meaning
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
Example
His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.
Sein fairer Umgang mit den Kunden verschaffte ihm einen ausgezeichneten Ruf.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

verärgert
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
Sie sah verärgert aus, nachdem sie die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

sezieren
Meaning
to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail
Example
In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.
Im Biologieunterricht mussten die Schüler einen Frosch sezieren, um seine Anatomie zu lernen.
A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

niederländisch
Meaning
relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language
Example
She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.
Sie genießt niederländische Gemälde aus dem 17. Jahrhundert.
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.
B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

störend, destabilisierend
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause disruption.
Example
Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.
Abholzung hat eine störende Wirkung auf die Tierwelt.
C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

Dekret
Meaning
an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict
Example
The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.
Der König erließ ein Dekret, dass alle Bürger zusätzliche Steuern zahlen müssen.
B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

abgeleitet
Meaning
Developed or obtained from something else; not original.
Example
The word is derived from Latin.
Das Wort ist vom Lateinischen abgeleitet.
B2 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

blenden
Meaning
to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill
Example
The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.
Die Tricks des Magiers haben das Publikum geblendet.
A2 noun /dɒl/

doll

Puppe
Meaning
a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children
Example
The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.
Das kleine Mädchen umarmte ihre Lieblingspuppe fest.
B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

trennen
Meaning
to detach or separate from a connection or source
Example
Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
bitte trennen sie das ladegerät vom stromnetz
C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

Doppelmoral
Meaning
Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.
Example
Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.
Ihre Doppelmoral wurde während der Untersuchung aufgedeckt.
B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

zerbrechlich
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.
Example
The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.
Die Vase ist sehr zerbrechlich, also handle sie vorsichtig.
C1 verb diːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz

desensitize

desensibilisieren
Meaning
To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.
Example
Constant exposure to violence can desensitize people.
Die ständige Exposition gegenüber Gewalt kann Menschen desensibilisieren.
B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

zweifelhaft; unsicher; sich unsicher fühlen über etwas
Meaning
uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something
Example
I am doubtful about the success of this project.
Ich bin skeptisch bezüglich des Erfolgs dieses Projekts.
B2 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

Händler
Meaning
a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes
Example
The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.
Der Autohändler bot einen Rabatt an, um Kunden zu gewinnen.
C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

Degradierung
Meaning
The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
Example
Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.
Bodenzerstörung durch Übernutzung ist ein wachsendes Problem.
A2 noun /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

Katastrophe
Meaning
a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure
Example
The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.
Das Erdbeben war eine Naturkatastrophe, die tausende von Familien betroffen hat.
C2 noun /draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/

Dry goose berry

getrocknete Amla
Meaning
dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes
Example
Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth.
Getrocknetes Amla-Pulver ist hervorragend für das Haarwachstum.
B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

Lastschrift; Schuld; Abhebung
Meaning
an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account
Example
The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.
Die Bank zeigte einen Debitbetrag von fünfzig Dollar von meinem Girokonto.
C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

Respekt
Meaning
Humble submission and respect.
Example
He showed deference to his elderly mentor.
Er zeigte Respekt gegenüber seinem älteren Mentor.
C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

Mangel
Meaning
A scarcity or lack of something.
Example
There was a dearth of food during the famine.
Es gab einen Mangel an Nahrung während der Hungersnot.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

Dissens
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
Das Treffen endete in Dissens unter den Mitgliedern des Komitees.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

betrügerisch
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
Sie gab eine betrügerische Antwort, um die Wahrheit zu verbergen.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

ekelhaft
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion
Example
The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.
Der Geruch aus dem Mülleimer war absolut ekelhaft.
B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

Wüste
Meaning
a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation
Example
The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.
Die Sahara-Wüste ist eine der größten heißen Wüsten der Welt.
A2 adverb /ˈdɪfərəntli/

differently

anders
Meaning
in a way that is not the same as another or as expected
Example
She approached the problem differently than her colleagues.
Sie ging das Problem anders an als ihre Kollegen.
C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

Konfession, Wert
Meaning
a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency
Example
The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.
Die Kirche gehört einer protestantischen Konfession an.
B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

Delegation
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
Die Delegation präsentierte die Agenda ihres Landes.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈsɪmɪlər/

dissimilar

ungleich
Meaning
Not alike; different.
Example
Though they are twins, their personalities are dissimilar.
Obwohl sie Zwillinge sind, sind ihre Persönlichkeiten ungleich.
B2 verb /dʌmp/

dump

etwas achtlos wegwerfen oder ablegen
Meaning
to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly
Example
He dumped all the trash into the bin.
Er hat den ganzen Müll in den Mülleimer geworfen.
C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

entstellen
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance of something
Example
The fire disfigured the old building.
Das Feuer hat das alte Gebäude entstellt.
C1 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

diversified

diversifiziert
Meaning
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
Example
The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.
Das Unternehmen hat eine diversifizierte Geschäftsstrategie übernommen, um Risiken zu reduzieren.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

besorgniserregend
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
Der Nachrichtenbericht war für die Öffentlichkeit zutiefst besorgniserregend.
C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

Anstand; Höflichkeit; Würde
Meaning
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Example
The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.
Der Diplomat bewahrte während der hitzigen Verhandlungen perfekten Anstand.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

discerning

scharfsinnig
Meaning
having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well
Example
He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details.
Er ist ein scharfsinniger Leser, der subtile Details bemerkt.
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

unerschrocken, tapfer, entschlossen
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
Der unerschrockene Soldat kämpfte gegen alle Widrigkeiten.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

Dialektiker
Meaning
A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.
Example
Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.
Sokrates wird oft als der größte Dialektiker in der Geschichte angesehen.
A2 noun /dəˈrɛkʃən/ or /daɪˈrɛkʃən/

direction

richtung, anweisungen
Meaning
the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do
Example
He asked for directions to the train station.
Er fragte nach dem Weg zum Bahnhof.
B1 verb /dɪɡ/

dig

graben
Meaning
to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.
Example
They decided to dig a hole for the new tree.
Sie entschieden sich, ein Loch für den neuen Baum zu graben.
C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

Zerwürfung
Meaning
the state of being separated or not united
Example
Civil wars often result from national disunion.
Bürgerkriege entstehen oft durch nationale Zerwürfung.
B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

document

Dokument
Meaning
Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.
Example
She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.
Sie hat alle Ausgaben der Reise sorgfältig dokumentiert.
B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

Wunsch
Meaning
a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen
Example
He has a strong desire to travel the world.
Er hat den starken Wunsch, die Welt zu bereisen.
C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

täuschen
Meaning
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.
Example
He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.
Er täuschte sich selbst, indem er dachte, dass er das Rennen ohne Training gewinnen könnte.
B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

verzögern
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
Der Flug wurde wegen schlechten Wetters verzögert.
C1 verb /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

domesticate

domestizieren
Meaning
to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use
Example
Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.
Menschen domestizierten Hunde vor Tausenden von Jahren.
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəbl/

dutiable

zollpflichtig
Meaning
subject to customs duty or tax
Example
Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border.
Importierte Elektronik ist an der Grenze oft zollpflichtig.
C1 adjective ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl

detrimental

schädlich
Meaning
Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.
Example
Pollution has detrimental effects on fertility.
Verschmutzung hat schädliche Auswirkungen auf die Fruchtbarkeit.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪt/

discombobulate

verwirren
Meaning
to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order
Example
The sudden question seemed to discombobulate him.
Die plötzliche Frage schien ihn zu verwirren.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

ausgraben
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
Die Archäologen gruben antike Überreste von der Stätte aus.
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.
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

verdünnen
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
Du solltest den Saft mit Wasser verdünnen, bevor du ihn den Kindern servierst.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

peinlich
Meaning
Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
Seine peinlichen Fragen brachten alle dazu, sich unbehaglich in ihren Sitzen zu rühren.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

diatomisch
Meaning
Consisting of two atoms.
Example
Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.
Sauerstoff ist ein diatomisches Molekül.
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

Abholzung
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
Abholzung beschleunigt den Verlust der biologischen Vielfalt.
C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

sich vergnügen
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
Die Kinder haben sich im Garten vergnügt.
B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

Nachteil
Meaning
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
Example
Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.
Die Dominanz des Urdu brachte die Bengalen in eine benachteiligte Lage.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

Diagramm
Meaning
a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something
Example
The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.
Der Lehrer erklärte das System mithilfe eines klaren Diagramms.
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

betäuben
Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
Die hellen Lichter betäubten die Läufer, als sie das Stadion betraten.