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C1 noun /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

Demagoge
Meaning
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
Example
The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.
Die Menge wurde von den leidenschaftlichen Reden des Demagogen beeinflusst.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

traurig; betrübt;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
Sie warf ihm einen traurigen Blick zu, als er ging.
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 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.
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪm/

defame

verleumden
Meaning
to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information
Example
He was defamed by malicious rumors.
Er wurde durch bösartige Gerüchte diffamiert.
B2 noun /ˈdɛpjʊti/

deputy

Stellvertreter
Meaning
A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.
Example
The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.
Der Stellvertreter wird das Meeting in der Abwesenheit des Managers leiten.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

detergent

Waschmittel
Meaning
a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes
Example
She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry.
Sie kaufte eine neue Marke von Waschmittel für die Wäsche.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛl.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs/

deleterious

schädlich
Meaning
Causing physical or mental harm or damage.
Example
Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
Rauchen hat schädliche Auswirkungen auf die Gesundheit.
B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

entsorgen
Meaning
To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.
Example
He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.
Er entsorgte die alten Möbel verantwortungsbewusst.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

verdrängen
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
Die neue Technologie wird viele traditionelle Fertigungsjobs verdrängen.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

Verfärbung
Meaning
The process of changing or losing color; fading.
Example
Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.
Sonnenexposition verursacht eine Verfärbung des Stoffs.
A1 noun /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

drinking

trinken
Meaning
the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol
Example
Drinking too much water at once can make you feel bloated.
Zu viel Wasser auf einmal zu trinken kann dazu führen, dass man sich aufgebläht fühlt.
B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

verurteilen
Meaning
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
Example
The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
Der Führer verurteilte die Korruption in seiner Rede.
A2 noun /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Donkey

Esel
Meaning
a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call
Example
The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.
Der Esel trug schwere Taschen den Berg hinauf.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

dilapidated

verfallen
Meaning
Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.
Example
The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.
Die Familie lebte in einem verfallenen Haus am Rande der Stadt.
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.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

tendenz vom Hauptthema abzuweichen
Meaning
Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.
Der digressive Stil des Sprechers erschwerte das Verfolgen des Vortrags.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.ə.lɑːɡ/

Dialogue

dialog; gespräch
Meaning
a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject
Example
The political leaders engaged in meaningful dialogue to resolve the conflict.
Die politischen führer führten einen bedeutungsvollen dialog, um den konflikt zu lösen.
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

Taucher
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
Der Taucher verschwand unter der Oberfläche, um einen Fisch zu fangen.
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪlri/

devilry

Teufelswerk
Meaning
Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.
Example
The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.
Die Kinder waren an Halloween voller Teufelswerk.
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

zweifelhaft
Meaning
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Example
She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.
Sie warf ihm einen zweifelhaften Blick zu, nachdem sie seine Ausrede gehört hatte.
B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

färben
Meaning
to change the color of something using a chemical substance
Example
She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.
Sie wird morgen ihre Haare blond färben.
A1 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

Abendessen
Meaning
the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening
Example
The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.
Die Familie versammelte sich um 19 Uhr zum Abendessen.
C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

Uneinigkeit
Meaning
Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.
Example
Discord among people disrupts societal stability.
Uneinigkeit unter Menschen stört die gesellschaftliche Stabilität.
C2 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

demobilisieren
Meaning
To release from military service or to disband troops.
Example
The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.
Die Regierung beschloss, die Armee nach dem Krieg zu demobilisieren.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

disingenuous

heuchlerisch
Meaning
not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness
Example
She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.
Sie gab eine heuchlerische Ausrede, um das Treffen zu verpassen.
A2 noun /dɪər/

Deer

Hirsch
Meaning
a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male
Example
We saw a beautiful deer grazing in the meadow.
Wir haben einen schönen Hirsch auf der Wiese grasen sehen.
C2 noun /ˈdændi/

dandy

Mann, der zu viel Wert auf sein Aussehen und seine Kleidung legt
Meaning
a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes
Example
The young dandy spent hours grooming himself before the party.
Der junge Dandy verbrachte Stunden damit, sich vor der Party herauszuputzen.
C2 noun /dɪˈspɔɪlər/

despoiler

Plünderer
Meaning
A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.
Example
The despoilers left the city in ruins.
Die Plünderer hinterließen die Stadt in Trümmern.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

offenlegen
Meaning
to reveal or make information known; to expose
Example
The company must disclose all financial information.
Das Unternehmen muss alle finanziellen Informationen offenlegen.
C1 noun /diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

decryption

Dekodierung
Meaning
The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.
Example
Hackers attempted decryption of classified data.
Hacker versuchten, die Dekodierung von klassifizierten Daten durchzuführen.
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.
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

Nachfrage; der Wunsch der Verbraucher nach Waren oder Dienstleistungen
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
Die Nachfrage nach Bio-Lebensmitteln ist in den letzten Jahren erheblich gestiegen.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪfɪdənt/

diffident

schüchtern
Meaning
Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.
Example
He was too diffident to ask a question in class.
Er war zu schüchtern, um im Unterricht eine Frage zu stellen.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

zurückhaltend
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
Sie schenkte ihm ein zurückhaltendes Lächeln.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

disaffected

unzufrieden
Meaning
Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.
Example
The reforms were introduced to calm the disaffected youth.
Die Reformen wurden eingeführt, um die unzufriedene Jugend zu beruhigen.
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 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

missbilligen
Meaning
to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad
Example
Many parents disapprove of smoking.
Viele Eltern missbilligen das Rauchen.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpər/

dapper

schick und gepflegt
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.
Example
He looked very dapper in his new suit.
Er sah in seinem neuen Anzug sehr schick aus.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Disciplinary

disziplinarisch
Meaning
relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior
Example
The company took disciplinary action against the employee.
Das Unternehmen ergriff disziplinarische Maßnahmen gegen den Mitarbeiter.
C1 verb /doʊt/

dote

verwöhnen
Meaning
to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something
Example
She tends to dote on her grandchildren.
Sie neigt dazu, ihre Enkelkinder zu verwöhnen.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/

demoniacal

dämonisch
Meaning
characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil
Example
He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.
Er gab ein dämonisches Lachen von sich, das alle erschreckte.
B2 adjective /ˈdræs.tɪk/

Drastic

drastisch; schwerwiegend; weitreichend
Meaning
extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect
Example
The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.
Das Unternehmen ergriff drastische Maßnahmen, um die Kosten zu senken.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

verärgern
Meaning
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Example
The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.
Die ungerechte Behandlung verärgerte die Arbeiter.
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.
A2 noun /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

dictionary

Wörterbuch
Meaning
A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.
Example
I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.
Ich habe das Wort im Wörterbuch nachgeschlagen, um seine Bedeutung zu verstehen.
C1 verb /dɪˈtɛst/

detest

verabscheuen
Meaning
To dislike intensely or hate.
Example
I detest waking up early on weekends.
Ich verabscheue es, am Wochenende früh aufzuwachen.
C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

Diphthong
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
Das Wort 'coin' enthält einen Diphthong.
A2 noun dɪˈskʌʃ.ənz

discussions

Diskussionen
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.
Example
Discussions promote collaboration.
Diskussionen fördern Zusammenarbeit.
C1 noun /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

demolition

Abriss
Meaning
the act or process of destroying a building or structure
Example
The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.
Der Abriss der alten Fabrik dauerte mehrere Wochen.
C1 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

Aussprache und Wortwahl
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
Eine starke Diktat verbessert die Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.
C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

Unentschieden
Meaning
a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal
Example
The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.
Das Rennen endete mit einem Unentschieden zwischen den beiden Läufern.
C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

abschreckend oder herausfordernd
Meaning
Something that seems intimidating or challenging.
Example
The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.
Die Aufgabe schien beängstigend, aber sie beendete sie erfolgreich.
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 adverb /ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

darkling

im Dunkeln
Meaning
In the dark or growing dark; dimly.
Example
The forest creatures moved darkling through the night.
Die Waldbewohner bewegten sich im Dunkeln durch die Nacht.
C1 noun /ˈdjuːplɛks/

duplex

Doppelhaushälfte
Meaning
A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.
Example
They live in a duplex near the city center.
Sie wohnen in einem Doppelhaus in der Nähe des Stadtzentrums.
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

Zahnpasta
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
Er kaufte ein neues Kräuter-Dentifrice in der Apotheke.
C1 verb /dɪˈnəʊt/

denote

bedeuten
Meaning
To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.
Example
A red flag denotes danger.
Eine rote Flagge deutet auf Gefahr hin.
B1 noun /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

district

Bezirk
Meaning
a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries
Example
She lives in the northern district of the city.
Sie lebt im nördlichen Bezirk der Stadt.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

Störung; Unruhe; Beeinträchtigung
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
Die laute Musik verursachte eine Störung, die alle Nachbarn störte.
B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

Verteidigung; Schutz
Meaning
the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support
Example
The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.
Das Land verstärkte sein Verteidigungssystem gegen potenzielle Bedrohungen.
C1 noun /djʊˈrɛs/

duress

Zwang
Meaning
threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
Example
She signed the contract under duress.
Sie unterschrieb den Vertrag unter Zwang.
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.
B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

deprimiert
Meaning
Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.
Example
She felt depressed after losing her job.
Sie fühlte sich deprimiert, nachdem sie ihren Job verloren hatte.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

Störung
Meaning
A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.
Example
The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.
Die Proteste endeten in einer Störung, als die Menge gewalttätig wurde.
C1 verb /ˈdæŋɡəl/

dangle

hängen
Meaning
to hang loosely or swing freely
Example
The keys dangled from his belt.
Die Schlüssel hingen von seinem Gürtel.
C2 noun /ˈdɪktəm/

dictum

Diktum
Meaning
A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.
Example
The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law.
Das Diktum des Richters klärte das Prinzip der Gleichheit vor dem Gesetz.
C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

entschärfen
Meaning
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
Example
The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.
Der Verhandlungsführer half, die angespannte Situation zu entschärfen.
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 /ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

decaliter

zehn Liter
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.
Example
The container could hold up to one decaliter of water.
Der Behälter könnte bis zu einem Dekaliter Wasser fassen.
B1 verb /dɪˈspleɪ/

display

anzeigen
Meaning
to show or exhibit; to present for others to see
Example
The museum displays ancient artifacts.
Das Museum zeigt antike Artefakte.
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊ.lə.rəs/

dolorous

betrübt
Meaning
Expressing great sorrow or distress.
Example
He spoke in a dolorous tone after the loss.
Er sprach nach dem Verlust in einem betrübten Ton.
C2 noun /dɪˈklɪvɪti/

declivity

Hang
Meaning
a downward slope of ground
Example
They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill.
Sie kletterten vorsichtig den Hang des Hügels hinunter.
A2 adjective /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

delicious

Glück
Meaning
having a very pleasant taste or smell
Example
The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

Verbrauch
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
Übermäßiger Gebrauch von Grundwasser führt zu einer Depletion der Wasserressourcen.
B1 noun /dɒt/

dot

Punkt
Meaning
a small round mark or spot
Example
She drew a red dot on the paper.
Sie malte einen roten Punkt auf das Papier.
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

degenerieren
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
Das einst blühende Reich begann, in Chaos zu degenerieren.
C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

streitbar; fraglich
Meaning
open to debate or argument; questionable
Example
The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.
Die Fakten im Fall sind streitbar und benötigen eine weitere Untersuchung.
B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

verschlechtern
Meaning
To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.
Example
Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.
Ungeplanter Wachstum kann die Lebensbedingungen verschlechtern.
C2 verb /dɪˈfreɪ/

defray

Kosten übernehmen
Meaning
to provide money to pay the costs of something
Example
The grant will help defray the cost of education.
Das Stipendium wird helfen, die Kosten der Ausbildung zu decken.
C2 verb /dɪˈkæmp/

decamp

abhauen
Meaning
To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.
Example
The thief decamped before the police arrived.
Der Dieb ist abgehauen, bevor die Polizei kam.
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.
B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

Abteilung
Meaning
the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
Example
The company has a separate division for research and development.
Das Unternehmen hat eine separate Abteilung für Forschung und Entwicklung.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

Diskurs, Rede
Meaning
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Example
The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.
Der Professor hielt einen Vortrag über antike Philosophie.
C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

Einstellung
Meaning
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
Example
The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.
Die Einstellung des Dienstes enttäuschte viele Kunden.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

anständig
Meaning
conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
Example
He found a decent job after months of searching.
Er fand nach Monaten der Suche einen anständigen Job.
C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

sich trennen
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
Die beiden Wege trennen sich an der Gabelung der Straße.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːər/

drawer

Schublade
Meaning
a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture
Example
She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser.
Sie legte ihren Schmuck in die obere Schublade der Kommode.
C1 verb /daɪˈleɪt/

dilate

erweitern
Meaning
To make wider, larger, or more open.
Example
The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.
Der Arzt benutzte Tropfen, um die Pupillen des Patienten zu erweitern.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

skandalös
Meaning
having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy
Example
The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.
Der Journalist vermied es, im skandalösen Teil der Stadt zu bleiben.
B1 verb /dɪˈvaɪd/

divide

teilen
Meaning
to separate into parts; to split or break apart
Example
Please divide the cake into eight pieces.
Bitte teilen Sie den Kuchen in acht Stücke.
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

Depot, Lager
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
Das nationale Depot schützt alle Staatsanleihen.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

katastrophal
Meaning
extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage
Example
The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.
Der Hurrikan hatte katastrophale Auswirkungen auf die Stadt.
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

dramatisch
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
Der Umsatz stieg dramatisch nach der Kampagne.
C2 noun /dɪˈbɛntʃər/

debenture

Anleihe
Meaning
a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral
Example
The company raised capital by issuing debentures to investors.
Das Unternehmen sammelte Kapital, indem es Anleihen an Investoren ausgab.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

Defektion
Meaning
The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.
Example
The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.
Die Defektion des Politikers schockierte seine Anhänger.
B2 noun /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

Doppeldeckerbus
Meaning
a bus with two levels or floors for passengers
Example
The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.
Der rote Doppeldeckerbus ist ein berühmtes Symbol von London.
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.
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 /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

Abfahrt
Meaning
the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course
Example
The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.
Die Abfahrt des Zuges wurde wegen technischer Probleme um dreißig Minuten verzögert.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

auszahlen
Meaning
to pay out money, especially from a fund
Example
The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.
Die Organisation wird die Mittel an die betroffenen Familien auszahlen.
C2 noun /ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

desuetude

Desuetude
Meaning
a state of disuse or inactivity
Example
The old law has fallen into desuetude.
Das alte Gesetz ist in Desuetude gefallen.
A2 noun /dɪˈɡriː/

degree

Grad / Niveau
Meaning
an amount or level of something; an academic qualification
Example
She earned a degree in engineering.
Sie hat einen Abschluss in Ingenieurwesen gemacht.
C1 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

etwas, das die Kraft, Wirkung oder Aufregung reduziert oder verringert
Meaning
something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement
Example
The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.
Die Absage der Reise dämpfte ihre Begeisterung.
C2 noun /dɪˈpləʊmətɪst/

diplomatist

Diplomat
Meaning
A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.
Example
The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact.
Der Diplomat hat die Verhandlungen mit viel Takt geführt.
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

digitales Format
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
Ein digitales Familienbaumformat kann online geteilt werden.
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

Entschlossenheit
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
Seine Entschlossenheit, Erfolg zu haben, war unerschütterlich.
B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

Dimension
Meaning
An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.
Example
Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.
Erneuerbare Projekte bringen eine neue Dimension in die Stadtplanung.
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.
B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

Teig
Meaning
a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries
Example
She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.
Sie knetete den Teig zehn Minuten lang, bevor sie ihn buk.
B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

doppelt
Meaning
having two parts or consisting of two elements; double
Example
She has dual citizenship of both countries.
Sie hat die doppelte Staatsbürgerschaft beider Länder.
B2 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

fleißig
Meaning
hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort
Example
She is a diligent student who studies every day.
Sie ist eine fleißige Studentin, die jeden Tag lernt.
B1 adjective dɪˈleɪd

delayed

verspätet
Meaning
Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.
Example
The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.
Die Artemis-Mission wurde aufgrund technischer Herausforderungen verspätet.
C1 verb /dɪsˈmæntəl/

dismantle

abreißen
Meaning
to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of
Example
Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.
Arbeiter werden die alte Brücke nächsten Monat abbauen.
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.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

Ablehnung
Meaning
the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support
Example
The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.
Der Politiker gab eine deutliche Ablehnung der umstrittenen Bemerkungen ab.
C2 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

differentia

differenzierende Eigenschaft
Meaning
A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.
Example
The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.
Das differenzierende Merkmal der Menschen ist ihre Fähigkeit, abstrakt zu denken.
A2 verb /dɪˈzaɪn/

design

gestalten
Meaning
to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look
Example
She will design the new company logo.
Sie wird das neue Firmenlogo gestalten.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

beschämend; ehrenrührig; verdächtig
Meaning
shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation
Example
His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.
Sein beschämendes Verhalten schockierte alle auf der Party.