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B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

entscheidend
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
Ihre entscheidende Handlung rettete das Unternehmen vor dem Kollaps.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdræɡˌnɛt/

dragnet

Durchsuchung
Meaning
A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.
Example
The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives.
Die Polizei startete eine Durchsuchung, um die Flüchtigen zu fangen.
C2 noun /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/

dilapidation

Verwahrlosung
Meaning
The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.
Example
The old temple was in a state of dilapidation.
Der alte Tempel war in einem Zustand der Verwahrlosung.
C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

trödeln
Meaning
to waste time by being slow or idle
Example
Stop dawdling and finish your homework.
Hör auf, Zeit zu verschwenden und beende deine Hausaufgaben.
B1 verb /dɪˈzɜːrv/

deserve

verdienen
Meaning
To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.
Example
She worked hard and deserves recognition.
Sie hat hart gearbeitet und verdient Anerkennung.
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

Dolch
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
Der antike Krieger trug einen silbernen Dolch.
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

Dissonanz
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
Die kulturelle Dissonanz führte zu Missverständnissen.
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.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Distinct

ausgeprägt; einzigartig; klar; erkennbar
Meaning
separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique
Example
Each painting has its own distinct style and character.
Jedes Gemälde hat seinen eigenen, markanten Stil und Charakter.
C2 noun /ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/

dipsomaniac

Alkoholiker
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks.
Example
The novel portrayed the tragic downfall of a dipsomaniac who lost everything to alcohol.
Der Roman stellte den tragischen Untergang eines Alkoholikers dar, der alles wegen Alkohol verlor.
A1 verb /drɪŋk/

drink

trinken
Meaning
to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it
Example
I drink water every morning.
Ich trinke jeden Morgen Wasser.
B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

Libelle
Meaning
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
Example
The dragonfly hovered over the pond.
Die Libelle schwebte über dem Teich.
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.
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.
A1 preposition /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/

during

während
Meaning
throughout the course of a period of time
Example
I fell asleep during the movie.
Ich schlief während des Films ein.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/

differential

differenziell
Meaning
Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.
Example
There is a differential treatment between the two groups.
Es gibt eine differenzielle Behandlung zwischen den beiden Gruppen.
C2 verb /dɪˈdʒɛkt/

deject

entmutigen
Meaning
to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited
Example
The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply.
Die Nachricht von seinem Misserfolg schien ihn zutiefst zu entmutigen.
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.
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

digitale Werkzeuge
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
Schulen integrieren digitale Werkzeuge, um das Lernen zu verbessern.
C1 verb /diːˈfɒrɪst/

deforest

abholzen
Meaning
to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale
Example
The region has been heavily deforested for agriculture.
Die Region wurde für die Landwirtschaft stark abgeholzt.
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.
B1 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

entwickeln
Meaning
the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced
Example
She is developing new skills in programming.
Sie entwickelt neue Fähigkeiten in der Programmierung.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

dyspeptic

Dyspepsie, schlecht gelaunt
Meaning
Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.
Example
After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable.
Nach der schweren Mahlzeit fühlte er sich dyspeptisch und unwohl.
C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

entmagnetisieren
Meaning
To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.
Example
The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.
Der Techniker hat das alte Kassettenband entmagnetisiert.
C1 noun /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

disposition

Disposition
Meaning
A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.
Example
She has a cheerful disposition despite the difficulties.
Sie hat eine fröhliche Disposition trotz der Schwierigkeiten.
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 noun /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

divestiture

Desinvestition
Meaning
the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets
Example
The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year.
Die Desinvestition der Tochtergesellschaft wurde im letzten Jahr abgeschlossen.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

Verhalten
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
Ihr ruhiges Verhalten beeindruckte alle bei dem Treffen.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

disqualify

disqualifizieren
Meaning
to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible
Example
The referee decided to disqualify the player for cheating.
Der Schiedsrichter entschied sich, den Spieler für das Schummeln zu disqualifizieren.
C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

getrockneter Fisch
Meaning
fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods
Example
Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.
Getrockneter Fisch ist in vielen Küstenregionen ein beliebtes haltbares Lebensmittel.
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.
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 adjective /dæmp/

damp

feucht
Meaning
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Example
The room felt cold and damp after the rain.
Der Raum fühlte sich nach dem Regen kalt und feucht an.
C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

verurteilen
Meaning
to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something
Example
Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.
Viele Aktivisten verurteilen die Zerstörung des Regenwaldes.
C1 noun /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

Nieselregen
Meaning
light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall
Example
The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.
Der sanfte Nieselregen setzte sich den ganzen Morgen fort und ließ alles neblig erscheinen.
C2 verb /drəˈɡuːn/

dragoon

zwingen
Meaning
to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation
Example
The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime.
Der Manager versuchte, das Team zu zwingen, Überstunden zu machen.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/

disassemble

auseinandernehmen
Meaning
To take apart something into its separate pieces.
Example
He had to disassemble the computer to repair it.
Er musste den Computer auseinandernehmen, um ihn zu reparieren.
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 /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

Teufelstreiche
Meaning
Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.
Example
The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.
Die Teufelstreiche des Bösewichts erschreckten die Dorfbewohner.
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.
B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

Hingabe; Treue; Leidenschaft
Meaning
love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause
Example
Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.
Ihre Hingabe, anderen zu helfen, machte sie zu einer geliebten Figur in der Gemeinschaft.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

verwirrt
Meaning
confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
Example
She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.
Sie sah verwirrt aus, nachdem sie die unerwartete Nachricht gehört hatte.
C1 noun /dɪˈprɛsənt/

depressant

Beruhigungsmittel
Meaning
A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.
Alkohol wirkt als Beruhigungsmittel auf das zentrale Nervensystem.
A2 noun /drʌm/

Drum

Trommel
Meaning
a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends
Example
The drummer kept perfect time on his drum kit.
Der Schlagzeuger hielt das perfekte Timing auf seinem Schlagzeug Set.
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.
C1 verb /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/

disconcert

verunsichern
Meaning
To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.
Example
The sudden change of plans disconcerted the team.
Die plötzliche Änderung der Pläne hat das Team verunsichert.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

dunkel und schmutzig; trübe in der Farbe
Meaning
dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color
Example
The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.
Das alte Gebäude hatte schmutzige Wände, die gestrichen werden mussten.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

Ekel
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
Sie drückte ihren Ekel über das korrupte Verhalten des Politikers offen aus.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkleɪm/

disclaim

abstreiten
Meaning
to deny responsibility or connection with something
Example
The company disclaimed responsibility for the accident.
Das Unternehmen stritt die Verantwortung für den Unfall ab.
B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

detektiv
Meaning
a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes
Example
The detective solved the mystery in just two days.
Der Detektiv löste das Geheimnis in nur zwei Tagen.
C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

alte Fotografie
Meaning
An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.
Example
The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.
Das Museum zeigte ein seltenes Daguerreotyp von Abraham Lincoln.
B2 adjective /dɪm/

Dim

schwach; wenig Licht; matt
Meaning
not bright; having little light; faint
Example
The room was dim with only a small candle for light.
Der Raum war schwach erleuchtet, nur eine kleine Kerze spendete Licht.
B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

Diskriminierung; ungerechte Behandlung; Vorurteil
Meaning
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference
Example
The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen rassistischer Diskriminierung in seinen Einstellungspraktiken verklagt.
C1 adjective dɪ ˈskrɛʃ.ən.er.i

discretionary

diskretionär
Meaning
Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.
Example
He set aside some discretionary income for travel.
Er hat etwas diskretionäres Einkommen für Reisen beiseitegelegt.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

getrocknet
Meaning
completely dried, having had all moisture removed
Example
The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.
Das Museum zeigte getrocknete Pflanzenspezimen.
B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

verwüsten
Meaning
to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage
Example
The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
Der Hurrikan verwüstete die Küstenstadt.
A2 noun /ˈdjuː.ti/

Duty

Pflicht
Meaning
something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation
Example
It is our duty as citizens to vote in elections.
Es ist unsere Pflicht als Bürger, bei Wahlen abzustimmen.
C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

deklamieren
Meaning
to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way
Example
The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.
Der Schauspieler deklamierte seine Zeilen mit großer Intensität.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛbəˈnɛr/

debonair

charmant
Meaning
confident, stylish, and charming, typically referring to a man
Example
He looked debonair in his tuxedo at the gala.
Er sah charmant in seinem Smoking bei der Gala aus.
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.
A1 verb /driːm/

dream

träumen
Meaning
to have thoughts and images in your mind while sleeping; to hope for
Example
I often dream about flying in the sky.
Ich träume oft davon, am Himmel zu fliegen.
B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

verringern
Meaning
To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.
Example
The population of the town has decreased over the years.
Die Bevölkerung der Stadt ist über die Jahre gesunken.
B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

verheerend
Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
Das Erdbeben hatte eine verheerende Auswirkung auf die Stadt.
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

aufblähen
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
Ihr Bauch begann sich nach dem großen Essen zu distendieren.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Diplomatie
Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
Effektive Diplomatie half dabei, den Konflikt zu vermeiden.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

Anstand
Meaning
behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability
Example
She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.
Sie hatte den Anstand, sich sofort für ihren Fehler zu entschuldigen.
C1 noun /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

Aktenordner
Meaning
A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
Example
The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.
Der Anwalt reichte dem Gericht ein Dossier mit Beweismaterial vor.
C1 adjective /dɪˈpreɪvd/

depraved

verderbt
Meaning
morally corrupt or wicked
Example
The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.
Der Film beschreibt das Leben eines verderbten Kriminellen.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

verfärben
Meaning
to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance
Example
The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.
Der Stoff begann sich zu verfärben, nachdem er in der Sonne gelassen wurde.
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

bestimmt
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
Der Vertrag ist für einen bestimmten Zeitraum von zwei Jahren.
A2 noun dɪˈskrɪpʃən

description

Beschreibung
Meaning
A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.
Example
His description was vivid.
Seine Beschreibung war lebendig.
B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Ziffer
Meaning
a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe
Example
You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.
Sie müssen einen vierstelligen Code eingeben, um das Telefon zu entsperren.
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 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

entwicklungsbezogen
Meaning
relating to the process of growth or progress
Example
Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.
Die frühe Kindheit ist eine entscheidende entwicklungsbezogene Phase für das Lernen.
A2 adjective /duː/

Due

fällig; erwartet; geplant
Meaning
owed as a debt; expected at a certain time; scheduled
Example
The assignment is due tomorrow.
Die Aufgabe ist morgen fällig.
C1 noun /ˈdɪŋɡi/

dinghy

kleines Boot
Meaning
a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat
Example
They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.
Sie ruderten das Dinghi zurück zum Yacht.
C2 verb /ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/

deputize

jemanden als Stellvertreter ernennen
Meaning
To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.
Example
The sheriff decided to deputize several locals to help maintain order.
Der Sheriff beschloss, mehrere Einheimische zu deputieren, um die Ordnung aufrechtzuerhalten.
C2 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

divertible

umleitbar
Meaning
capable of being turned aside or redirected
Example
Funds from the budget are not legally divertible.
Gelder aus dem Budget können nicht gesetzlich umgeleitet werden.
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 /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

betrügen
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
Das Unternehmen wurde beschuldigt, Investoren zu betrügen.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

Dekapod
Meaning
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
Example
The lobster is a well-known decapod.
Der Hummer ist ein bekannter Dekapod.
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

Dekameron (Sammlung von Erzählungen von Boccaccio)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
Das Dekameron gilt als ein Meisterwerk der klassischen italienischen Literatur.
C2 noun /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

disjunction

Trennung
Meaning
A lack of connection between things; separation or disunity.
Example
There is a clear disjunction between theory and practice.
Es gibt eine klare Trennung zwischen Theorie und Praxis.
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.
C1 verb /dɪˈpliːt/

deplete

erschöpfen
Meaning
to reduce the quantity or supply of something
Example
The long war has depleted the country's resources.
Der lange Krieg hat die Ressourcen des Landes erschöpft.
C1 noun /drɑːft/ (UK), /dræft/ (US)

draught

Meaning
a current of cool air in a room or another confined space; also a portion of liquid, especially beer, served from a barrel or cask
Example
She closed the window to keep out the cold draught.
B2 noun /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

dehydration

Dehydration
Meaning
A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.
Example
Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.
Dehydration kann zu Müdigkeit und Verwirrung führen.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/

disabled

behindert
Meaning
having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
Example
The park has special facilities for disabled people.
Der Park hat spezielle Einrichtungen für behinderte Menschen.
C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

Verleumdung
Meaning
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Example
The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.
Die Zeitung wurde wegen Verleumdung verklagt.
C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

zitternd / schwach
Meaning
Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.
Example
The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.
Der doddering Professor hatte Schwierigkeiten, die Treppe hinaufzusteigen.
A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

direkt
Meaning
in a straight line or manner; without anything in between
Example
She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.
Sie sprach direkt mit dem Manager über ihre Bedenken.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

im Zusammenhang mit der Volkssprache
Meaning
relating to ordinary people or everyday language
Example
The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.
Der Dichter benutzte eine Sprache, die mit der Volkssprache im Zusammenhang stand, um mit gewöhnlichen Lesern in Kontakt zu treten.
A2 noun /dɪʃ/

Dish

Teller
Meaning
a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food; a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal
Example
Please put the rice on the dish before serving.
Bitte legen Sie den Reis vor dem Servieren auf den Teller.
C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

abhalten, abbringen
Meaning
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
Sie versuchte, ihn davon abzuhalten, seinen Job zu kündigen.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

Fehler
Meaning
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something
Example
The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.
Der Fertigungsfehler führte dazu, dass das Produkt nach nur einer Woche fehlschlug.
B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

Trümmer
Meaning
Scattered pieces of waste or remains.
Example
Debris in the eyes causes irritation.
Trümmer in den Augen verursachen Irritationen.
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.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

täuschend
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
Erscheinungen können täuschend sein.
A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

dunkelblau
Meaning
a deep shade of blue color
Example
She wore a dark blue dress to the party.
Sie trug ein dunkelblaues Kleid zur Party.
C1 noun /dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

dissemination

Verbreitung
Meaning
The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.
Example
The dissemination of false information is a major issue.
Die Verbreitung falscher Informationen ist ein großes Problem.
B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

Zwerg
Meaning
a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average
Example
Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.
Schneewittchen lebte mit sieben Zwergen.
C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

drumet
Meaning
a small drum used in military or marching bands
Example
The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.
Der Schlagzeuger spielte einen gleichmäßigen Takt auf dem Drumet während der Parade.
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

Geschicklichkeit
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
Seine Geschicklichkeit beim Klavierspielen erstaunte das Publikum.
C1 adjective /dɪˈklærətɪv/

declarative

aussagend
Meaning
relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement
Example
A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion.
Ein aussagender Satz stellt einfach eine Tatsache oder Meinung dar.
B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

Dynamik
Meaning
the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process
Example
The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.
Die Dynamik des Teams änderte sich, nachdem der neue Manager beigetreten war.
B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

spenden
Meaning
to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute
Example
She donates blood every three months.
Sie spendet alle drei Monate Blut.
C2 verb /dɪˈspɔɪl/

despoil

plündern
Meaning
To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.
Example
The invaders despoiled the village during the war.
Die Angreifer plünderten das Dorf während des Krieges.
B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

Verteilung
Meaning
the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places
Example
The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.
Das Unternehmen verwaltet die Verteilung von Lebensmittelvorräten in ländliche Gebiete.
B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

abhängig
Meaning
Being contingent on or influenced by something.
Example
The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.
Der Erfolg des Plans hängt vom Einsatz des Teams ab.
C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

Nach Wasser oder Mineralien mit einer Wahrsagerstab suchen; oder mit Flüssigkeit durchnässen oder löschen.
Meaning
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
Example
The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.
Der Bauer versuchte, im trockenen Feld nach Wasser zu suchen.
C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

Detonation
Meaning
The act of exploding or causing something to explode.
Example
The sudden detonation shook the entire building.
Die plötzliche Detonation erschütterte das ganze Gebäude.
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 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

demonstrative

ausdrucksvoll
Meaning
openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion
Example
She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends.
Sie war sehr ausdrucksvoll mit ihrer Zuneigung zu ihren Freunden.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

düster; deprimierend; traurig
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
Das Wetter war düster mit starkem Regen und dunklen Wolken.
C1 verb /dɪˈdjuːs/

deduce

schließen
Meaning
to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference
Example
From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying.
Aus den Beweisen schloss der Detektiv, dass der Verdächtige log.
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.
C2 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

beherrschen
Meaning
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
Example
He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.
Er neigt dazu, über seine jüngeren Kollegen zu herrschen.
C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

missbilligen
Meaning
to express disapproval of something
Example
The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.
Der Lehrer missbilligte den Gebrauch von Slang in akademischen Aufsätzen.
C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

Idiot
Meaning
A stupid or slow-witted person.
Example
Only a dolt would believe such a story.
Nur ein Idiot würde an so eine Geschichte glauben.
C1 noun /dɪˈten.ʃən/

Detention

Haft; Untersuchungshaft
Meaning
the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody
Example
The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.
Der Schüler erhielt Haft für wiederholte Störungen im Unterricht.