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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.
A2 verb /dɪˈskʌs/

discuss

besprechen
Meaning
To talk about something with another person or group in detail.
Example
We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.
Wir müssen das Projekt besprechen, bevor wir es abschließen.
C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

deltaähnliche Landschaft
Meaning
A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.
Example
Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.
Bangladesch hat eine einzigartige deltaähnliche Landschaft.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

dangerous

gefährlich
Meaning
likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe
Example
Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous.
Schnell fahren auf vereisten Straßen ist gefährlich.
C1 noun /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

decimation

Vernichtung
Meaning
The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.
Example
The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.
Die Vernichtung der Stadt ließ Tausende obdachlos zurück.
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.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

Meinungsverschiedenheit
Meaning
a failure to agree or a difference in opinion
Example
Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.
Ihre Meinungsverschiedenheit über das Thema führte zu einer Verzögerung des Projekts.
B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

Spender
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.
Example
The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.
Der Spender hat großzügig zum neuen Flügel des Krankenhauses beigetragen.
C2 adjective /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

duplicitous

hinterhältig
Meaning
Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.
Example
The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements.
Der Politiker wurde für seine hinterhältigen Aussagen kritisiert.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

verlassen
Meaning
Empty of people; abandoned.
Example
The village looked completely deserted after the storm.
Das Dorf sah nach dem Sturm völlig verlassen aus.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

entweihen
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
Die Vandalen entweihten die alten Tempelmauern mit Graffiti.
C2 noun /ˈdɛrɪk/

derrick

Bohrturm
Meaning
A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.
Example
The workers assembled a derrick at the oil drilling site.
Die Arbeiter haben einen Bohrturm auf der Ölbohrstelle montiert.
C1 noun /ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

deportation

Abschiebung
Meaning
The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.
Example
The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism.
Die Abschiebung von Hunderten von Arbeitern löste internationale Kritik aus.
B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

widersetzen
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
Die Demonstranten widersetzten sich weiterhin dem Regierungsbann auf öffentliche Versammlungen.
B1 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

was jemand verdient, besonders Strafe oder Belohnung
Meaning
what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward
Example
He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.
Er hat schließlich seine verdiente Strafe für das Schummeln in der Prüfung bekommen.
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.
C2 verb /dɔːb/

daub

bestreichen
Meaning
to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface
Example
The children daubed paint all over the walls.
Die Kinder bestreichen die Wände mit Farbe.
C2 noun /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

denouement

Auflösung
Meaning
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
Example
The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.
Das Ende des Romans war sowohl überraschend als auch befriedigend.
B1 noun /ˌdes.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Destination

ziel
Meaning
the place to which someone or something is going; the ultimate purpose or end point
Example
Paris was their dream destination for their honeymoon trip.
Paris war ihr Traumziel für ihre Hochzeitsreise.
C2 noun /dɪˈprævɪti/

depravity

Verdorbenheit
Meaning
moral corruption; wickedness
Example
The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society.
Der Film porträtiert die moralische Verdorbenheit einer korrumpierten Gesellschaft.
C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

absetzen
Meaning
to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully
Example
The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.
Die Rebellen schafften es, den Diktator nach Jahren der Unruhen abzusetzen.
C2 noun /dɪnt/

dint

Anstrengung, Schlagabdruck
Meaning
an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power
Example
By dint of hard work, he achieved success.
Durch Dint von harter Arbeit erreichte er Erfolg.
B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

zahnmedizinisch
Meaning
relating to teeth or dentistry
Example
She goes for a dental checkup every six months.
Sie geht alle sechs Monate zur zahnmedizinischen Untersuchung.
C1 noun /dɪˈsiːt/

Deceit

Betrug; Täuschung; Lüge
Meaning
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
Example
His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.
Sein Betrug wurde entdeckt, als die Wahrheit über seine Qualifikationen ans Licht kam.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

doctrinaire

dogmatisch
Meaning
stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations
Example
His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters.
Seine dogmatische Herangehensweise an die Politik entfremdete viele Unterstützer.
B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

defizit; mangel
Meaning
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack
Example
The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.
Die Regierung hatte aufgrund der gestiegenen Ausgaben ein Haushaltsdefizit in Millionenhöhe.
A2 noun /dɪˈskʌʃən/

discussion

Diskussion
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.
Example
The project needs more discussion before moving forward.
Das Projekt braucht mehr Diskussion, bevor es weitergeht.
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.
B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

dämon
Meaning
an evil spirit or devil
Example
The story was about a demon who haunted the village.
Die Geschichte handelte von einem Dämon, der das Dorf heimsuchte.
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 /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

Schicksal; Bestimmung; Vorherbestimmung
Meaning
the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course
Example
She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.
Sie glaubte, dass es ihr Schicksal war, ihn zu treffen, und dass es bestimmt so kommen musste.
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

dorsal
Meaning
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
Example
Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.
Haie haben eine auffällige dorsale Flosse.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

desiccate

austrocknen
Meaning
to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something
Example
The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.
Die heiße Sonne kann Pflanzen in der Wüste schnell austrocknen.
C2 noun /ˌdɛprɪˈdeɪʃən/

depredation

Raub
Meaning
An act of attacking or plundering; damage caused by such acts.
Example
The villagers feared the depredation of wild animals at night.
Die Dorfbewohner fürchteten den Raub durch wilde Tiere in der Nacht.
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.
B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

Dimensionen
Meaning
Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.
Example
New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.
Neue Dimensionen der Weltraumforschung werden aufgedeckt.
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 adjective /ˌdeɪ.kɒlˈteɪ/

decollete

Kleid mit tiefem Ausschnitt
Meaning
of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest
Example
She wore a decollete gown to the party.
Sie trug ein Kleid mit tiefem Ausschnitt zur Party.
C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

drakonisch
Meaning
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
Example
The new regulations were criticized as draconian.
Die neuen Vorschriften wurden als drakonisch kritisiert.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɔɪd/

devoid

leer
Meaning
Completely lacking or without something.
Example
His speech was devoid of any real emotion.
Seine Rede war leer von jeglicher wirklicher Emotion.
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 dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

Bereitstellung
Meaning
The action of bringing resources into effective action.
Example
The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.
Die Bereitstellung der neuen Software wurde erfolgreich abgeschlossen.
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.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɑːrk/

debark

aussteigen
Meaning
to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle
Example
The passengers debarked as soon as the ship docked.
Die Passagiere stiegen aus, sobald das Schiff anlegte.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

decagram

Dekagramm
Meaning
A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
Example
The package weighed exactly one decagram.
Das Paket wog genau ein Dekagramm.
A1 adverb /daʊn/

down

unten
Meaning
from a higher to a lower position
Example
He walked down the stairs slowly.
Er ging langsam die Treppe hinunter.
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.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

Verkleidung; Tarnung
Meaning
a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth
Example
The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.
Der Spion trug ein ausgeklügeltes Kostüm, um nicht von seinen Feinden erkannt zu werden.
C1 adjective deft

deft

geschickt
Meaning
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.
Example
The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.
Die geschickten Hände des Künstlers schufen ein Meisterwerk.
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.
C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

Denunziation / öffentliche Anklage
Meaning
the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something
Example
The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.
Der Artikel des Journalisten war eine starke Denunziation der Korruption.
C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

widerlegen, die Falschheit von etwas aufdecken
Meaning
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
Example
Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.
Wissenschaftler widerlegten den Mythos, dass Impfstoffe Autismus verursachen.
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 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

disengage

abkoppeln
Meaning
To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.
Example
He tried to disengage from the heated argument.
Er versuchte, sich aus der hitzigen Diskussion abzukoppeln.
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 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

Durian
Meaning
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
Example
Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.
Durian ist in Südostasien trotz seines stechenden Geruchs als König der Früchte bekannt.
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈkwaɪət/

disquiet

Unruhe
Meaning
A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The strange silence filled the room with disquiet.
Die seltsame Stille füllte den Raum mit Unruhe.
C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

destillieren
Meaning
To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.
Example
The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.
Die Fabrik destilliert Wasser, um es trinkbar zu machen.
B1 verb /ˈdekəreɪt/

decorate

dekorieren
Meaning
to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments
Example
We will decorate the room for the party.
Wir werden das Zimmer für die Party dekorieren.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

unangenehm
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
Das Wetter war kalt und unangenehm.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛdˌpæn/

deadpan

ausdruckslos
Meaning
Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.
Example
She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice.
Sie erzählte den Witz mit einer völlig ausdruckslosen Stimme.
A2 noun /dɪˈzaɪnər/

designer

Designer
Meaning
a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something
Example
The fashion designer presented her new collection.
Die Modedesignerin präsentierte ihre neue Kollektion.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

Despot
Meaning
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
Example
The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.
Der Despot regierte die Nation mit Angst und Gewalt.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Deficiency

Mangel; Defizit; Unzulänglichkeit
Meaning
a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency
Example
The doctor diagnosed a vitamin D deficiency in the patient's blood test.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte einen Vitamin-D-Mangel im Bluttest des Patienten.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

absteigend
Meaning
Moving downward; going down or descending.
Example
The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.
Der Fluss folgte einem absteigenden Verlauf in Richtung des Tals.
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.
B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

differenzieren
Meaning
To recognize or make a distinction between things.
Example
It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.
Es ist wichtig, zwischen Fakten und Meinungen zu differenzieren.
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.
A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

Dutzend
Meaning
a group of twelve
Example
She bought a dozen eggs from the market.
Sie kaufte ein Dutzend Eier auf dem Markt.
C2 adjective /ˈdekərəs/

decorous

vornehm
Meaning
showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste
Example
The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance.
Das Publikum spendete nach der Aufführung höflichen Applaus.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

Digraph
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
Im Wort 'Telefon' bilden die Buchstaben 'ph' einen Digraph.
C2 noun /dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/

depositor

Einleger
Meaning
a person who places money in a bank or financial institution
Example
The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.
Die Bank bietet eine Versicherung, um die Gelder der Einleger zu schützen.
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.
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.
C1 verb /dɪˈzɪst/

desist

absehen
Meaning
to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable
Example
The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.
Der Richter befahl dem Unternehmen, von unfairen Praktiken abzusehen.
B1 noun /dɪˈskʌvəri/

discovery

Entdeckung
Meaning
The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
Example
The discovery of penicillin changed medical history.
Die Entdeckung des Penicillins hat die Medizingeschichte verändert.
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

Dichotomie
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
Die Dichotomie zwischen Tradition und Moderne wird oft diskutiert.
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.
C1 verb /dɪˈpɔːrt/

deport

deportieren
Meaning
To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.
Example
The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.
Die Regierung beschloss, die illegalen Einwanderer zu deportieren.
C1 verb /dɛlv/

delve

tief eingraben
Meaning
To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.
Example
The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues.
Der Forscher grub tief in alten Manuskripten, um Hinweise zu finden.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

mittellos; arm; ohne Geld oder Besitz
Meaning
extremely poor; without money or possessions
Example
Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.
Viele Familien wurden nach dem wirtschaftlichen Zusammenbruch mittellos.
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.
C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

männliche Ente
Meaning
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
Example
The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.
Der drake führte seine Familie von Enten über den Teich.
C1 verb /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

dislodge

vertreiben
Meaning
To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.
Example
The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill.
Die Truppen vertrieben den Feind vom Hügel.
C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

Destillateur
Meaning
A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.
Example
The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.
Der Destillateur brachte letztes Jahr eine neue Whisky-Marke auf den Markt.
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.
C1 noun /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

Dissident
Meaning
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Example
The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.
Der Dissident wurde verhaftet, weil er gegen die Regierung sprach.
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

männliche biene
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
Die Drohnen sammeln keinen Honig wie die Arbeiterbienen.
C1 noun /dɪn/

din

Lärm
Meaning
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Example
The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.
Der Lärm des Verkehrs draußen erschwerte das Konzentrieren.
C1 adjective /ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

docile

fügsam
Meaning
easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive
Example
The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks.
Der fügsame Welpe lernte schnell neue Tricks.
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.
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 /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.
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

riskant
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
Investieren in diese Firma scheint im Moment ziemlich riskant zu sein.
B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

Abstieg / Abstammung
Meaning
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
Example
The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.
Die Kletterer begannen ihren Abstieg vom Gipfel des Berges.
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

verrückt
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
Der verrückte Mann schrie Unsinn auf der Straße.
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.
B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

Niederlage
Meaning
to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition
Example
The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
Die Armee konnte die feindlichen Truppen besiegen.
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 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.
B2 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

Depression
Meaning
a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn
Example
The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.
Der Therapeut half ihr, mit der Depression durch kognitive Verhaltenstherapie umzugehen.
B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

Tiefe; die Qualität, intensiv oder tief zu sein
Meaning
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound
Example
The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.
Die Tiefe des Ozeans in diesem Bereich erreicht über dreitausend Meter.
C1 noun /ˈdɛdlɒk/

deadlock

Stall
Meaning
a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement
Example
Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise.
Die Verhandlungen erreichten einen Stall, nachdem keine der Parteien einem Kompromiss zustimmte.
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.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

Gefahr
Meaning
The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.
Example
The hikers were in great danger during the storm.
Die Wanderer waren während des Sturms in großer Gefahr.
B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

Leugnung
Meaning
the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something
Example
His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.
Seine Leugnung der Beteiligung an dem Skandal wurde mit Skepsis aufgenommen.
C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

diplomatische Lösung
Meaning
A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.
Example
A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.
Eine diplomatische Lösung ist notwendig für den Frieden.
B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

Dilemma, schwierige Entscheidung
Meaning
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
Example
She faced a moral dilemma at work.
Sie stand vor einem moralischen Dilemma bei der Arbeit.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/

decagon

Dekagon
Meaning
A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.
Example
The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board.
Der Mathematiklehrer zeichnete ein perfektes Dekagon auf die Tafel.
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

befeuchten, dämpfen
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
Der Regen dampfte die Aufregung des Open-Air-Konzerts.
B2 noun /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

Puppe / dummer Mensch
Meaning
a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person
Example
The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.
Der Schneider benutzte eine Puppe, um das Kleid zu präsentieren.
C2 verb /diːˈfrɑːk/

defrock

einen Priester seines Amtes entheben
Meaning
to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority
Example
The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal.
Die Kirche entschied sich, den Priester nach dem Skandal zu entkleiden.
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

diktieren
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
Der Chef diktiert Briefe an seinen Sekretär.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

Zersetzung
Meaning
the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts
Example
The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.
Die Zersetzung von Blättern bereichert den Boden.
B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

verdauen
Meaning
to break down food in the body; to think about and understand
Example
It takes time to digest a heavy meal.
Es dauert, um eine schwere Mahlzeit zu verdauen.
C2 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

enthaaren
Meaning
to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means
Example
She decided to depilate her legs before the event.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Beine vor der Veranstaltung zu depilieren.