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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.
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

Trocknungsmittel
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
Silicagel-Pakete werden häufig als Trocknungsmittel in Verpackungen verwendet.
B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

anspruchsvoll
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
Der Job ist sehr anspruchsvoll und erfordert lange Arbeitsstunden.
B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

Freude; Vergnügen
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure
Example
The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.
Das Lachen der Kinder erfüllte ihr Herz mit purem Freude.
C1 verb /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

misstrauen
Meaning
to have no confidence or trust in someone or something
Example
Many people distrust politicians.
Viele Menschen misstrauen Politikern.
C1 verb, noun /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

disillusion

Desillusion
Meaning
to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed
Example
The scandal disillusioned many voters.
Der Skandal hat viele Wähler desillusioniert.
B1 adjective ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk

democratic

demokratisch
Meaning
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
Example
Democratic governance ensures equal rights.
Demokratische Regierungsführung gewährleistet gleiche Rechte.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

Podium
Meaning
a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests
Example
The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.
Der Direktor stand auf dem Podium, um der gesamten Schulversammlung eine Rede zu halten.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

disenfranchise

des Wahlrechts berauben
Meaning
To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.
Example
The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
Das neue Gesetz könnte Tausende von Wählern vom Wahlrecht ausschließen.
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.
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.
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 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

Desinfektionsmittel
Meaning
a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces
Example
The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.
Der Reiniger sprühte Desinfektionsmittel auf den Tisch.
C2 adjective /dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

distensible

dehnbar
Meaning
Capable of being stretched or expanded.
Example
The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating.
Der Magen ist ein dehnbares Organ, das sich nach dem Essen ausdehnen kann.
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.
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənz/

decisions

Entscheidungen
Meaning
A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action or process of deciding something.
Example
Making the right decisions in time was key to the project's success.
Die richtigen Entscheidungen zur richtigen Zeit zu treffen war der Schlüssel zum Erfolg des Projekts.
C1 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

Waghalsiger
Meaning
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
Example
The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.
Der Stunt wurde von einem berühmten Waghalsigen durchgeführt.
C2 noun /ˈdɛnɪzən/

denizen

Bewohner
Meaning
an inhabitant or resident of a particular place
Example
The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens.
Der Wald ist die Heimat vieler nachtaktiver Bewohner.
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 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

Ablenkung
Meaning
Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.
Example
Distraction during study time can hinder learning.
Ablenkung während der Lernzeit kann das Lernen behindern.
B2 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

Waghalsigkeit; Bereitschaft, Risiken einzugehen
Meaning
adventurous courage; willingness to take risks
Example
The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.
Der Wagemut des Bergsteigers beeindruckte alle im Basislager.
C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

divergent
Meaning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example
Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.
Divergente Politiken schaffen Herausforderungen in der Zusammenarbeit.
C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

feucht und kalt
Meaning
unpleasantly damp and cold
Example
The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.
Der Keller war dunkel und feucht, erfüllt von einem muffigen Geruch.
C1 verb /druːp/

droop

durchhängen
Meaning
to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired
Example
The flowers began to droop in the heat.
Die Blumen begannen bei der Hitze durchzuhängen.
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.
C1 verb ˈdwɪn.dl

dwindle

schwinden
Meaning
To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.
Example
His savings dwindled due to unexpected expenses.
Seine Ersparnisse schwanden aufgrund unerwarteter Ausgaben.
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 /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 /dɪsk/

disk

Disk / Datenspeichergerät
Meaning
a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically
Example
All the data is saved on a hard disk.
Alle Daten werden auf einer Festplatte gespeichert.
C1 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

detailliert beschreiben
Meaning
To describe or portray something precisely
Example
The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.
Der Künstler stellte die Szene mit komplexen Details dar.
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.
C1 verb /diːˈhaɪdreɪt/

dehydrate

dehydrieren
Meaning
to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids
Example
Running in the heat can quickly dehydrate you.
Laufen bei der Hitze kann dich schnell dehydrieren.
B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

dosis
Meaning
a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time
Example
The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.
Der Arzt verschrieb eine Dosis des Medikaments alle sechs Stunden.
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.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

zurückhaltend
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
Sie schenkte ihm ein zurückhaltendes Lächeln.
C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

Schneiderin
Meaning
A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.
Example
The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.
Die Schneiderin fertigte ein schönes Kleid für die Braut an.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpruːv/

disprove

widerlegen
Meaning
to show that something is false or wrong
Example
The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory.
Der Wissenschaftler arbeitete hart daran, die alte Theorie zu widerlegen.
C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

Klagelied
Meaning
A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.
Example
The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
Der Chor sang ein feierliches Klagelied bei der Beerdigung.
C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

debilitierend
Meaning
Making someone or something weak and infirm.
Example
The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.
Die Krankheit hatte eine debiliterende Wirkung auf seine Gesundheit.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

verrücken
Meaning
to disturb the order or arrangement of something
Example
The wind disarranged her hair.
Der Wind hat ihr Haar durcheinander gebracht.
B1 noun /ˈdeə.ri/

Dairy

ein Gebäude oder Bauernhof, in dem Milch produziert wird; Produkte aus Milch; ein Geschäft, das Milch und Milchprodukte verkauft
Meaning
a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products
Example
The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood.
Die lokale Molkerei liefert frische Milch und Käse an die gesamte Nachbarschaft.
A2 noun /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

difficulty

Meaning
the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand
Example
He faced great difficulty in learning a new language.
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.
C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

Diffusion
Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
Die Diffusion von Informationen in sozialen Medien ist schnell.
B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

schleppen
Meaning
to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long
Example
She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
Sie musste den schweren Koffer die Treppe hinauf schleppen.
C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

unterscheiden
Meaning
To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
Example
He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.
Er konnte die entfernte Figur im Nebel kaum unterscheiden.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

Hardliner
Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
Er ist ein eingefleischter Fan von klassischer Rockmusik.
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

Dekoration; Zierde; Preis;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
Die Weihnachtsdekoration verwandelte den gewöhnlichen Raum in ein festliches Wunderland.
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 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

Dämmerung; Abenddämmerung
Meaning
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
Example
They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.
Sie gingen am Strand während der Dämmerung, sahen den Sonnenuntergang.
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns/

divergence

Divergenz
Meaning
The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation between two or more things.
Example
The divergence in their opinions led to a heated debate.
Die Divergenz in ihren Meinungen führte zu einer hitzigen Debatte.
C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

Zeuge
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
Der Zeuge bestätigte die Richtigkeit der Aussage während des Prozesses.
B1 adjective /drəˈmæt.ɪk/

Dramatic

dramatisch; plötzlich und überraschend; aufregend und beeindruckend
Meaning
relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive
Example
The dramatic sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.
Der dramatische Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel in leuchtenden Farben.
C2 noun /draɪd ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk livz/

Dried Fenugreek Leaves

getrocknete Bockshornkleeblätter
Meaning
dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking
Example
Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor.
Fügen Sie dem Curry getrocknete Bockshornkleeblätter für zusätzlichen Geschmack hinzu.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

dämonisch
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
Die Soldaten kämpften mit dämonischer Wut.
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 /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 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.
B2 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

dynamisch
Meaning
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Example
Life flows in a dynamic stream.
Das Leben fließt in einem dynamischen Strom.
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.
A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

dunkel
Meaning
having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black
Example
She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.
Sie bevorzugt dunkle Farben für ihre Winterkleidung.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

markant
Meaning
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
Example
The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.
Das Restaurant ist bekannt für seine markanten Geschmacksrichtungen.
B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

dicht
Meaning
Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
Example
The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.
Der Wald war so dicht, dass wenig Sonnenlicht den Boden erreichte.
A2 noun /dʌk/

Duck

Ente
Meaning
a waterbird with webbed feet and a broad flat bill
Example
The duck swam gracefully across the lake.
Die Ente schwamm anmutig über den See.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

flaches, dünnes und rundes Objekt
Meaning
a flat, thin, round object or surface
Example
He inserted the music disc into the player.
Er hat die Musik-CD in den Player eingelegt.
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

traurig
Meaning
Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.
Example
The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.
Das traurige Lied brachte Tränen in ihre Augen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

Salatdressing / Gewürzmischung
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
Sie hat einen köstlichen Salat mit italienischem Dressing zubereitet.
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.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

verhalten
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
Ihr ruhiges Verhalten beeindruckte alle während des Treffens.
C1 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/

differentiation

Differenzierung, Unterscheidung
Meaning
The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.
Example
Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.
Die Differenzierung von Wettbewerbern kann eine einzigartige Marktposition schaffen.
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.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/

diminutive

winzig
Meaning
extremely or unusually small
Example
Despite his diminutive size, he was a powerful leader.
Trotz seiner winzigen Größe war er ein mächtiger Anführer.
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.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɒndənt/

despondent

niedergeschlagen
Meaning
feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement
Example
She felt despondent after losing her job.
Sie fühlte sich niedergeschlagen, nachdem sie ihren Job verloren hatte.
A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

detail
Meaning
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
Example
She explained the plan in great detail.
Sie erklärte den Plan im Detail.
B2 noun /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

Not
Meaning
extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.
Er fühlte eine tiefe Not, als er die schlechten Nachrichten hörte.
C2 verb /dɪˈpreɪv/

deprave

verderben
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked
Example
The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers.
Der Roman wurde kritisiert, weil er versuchte, die Gedanken der jungen Leser zu verderben.
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.
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.
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.
C1 verb /dɪsˈbænd/

disband

auflösen
Meaning
to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization
Example
The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity.
Der Club beschloss, sich nach zwanzig Jahren Aktivität aufzulösen.
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.
A2 noun dɪˈvaɪs

device

Gerät, Vorrichtung, Geräteteil
Meaning
A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
Example
This device improves efficiency in data processing.
Dieses Gerät verbessert die Effizienz bei der Datenverarbeitung.
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.
B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

würde, respekt, ehre
Meaning
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect
Example
Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.
Trotz der Schwierigkeiten bewahrte sie ihre Würde während des gesamten Prozesses.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

definition

Definition
Meaning
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept
Example
The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.
Das Wörterbuch gibt eine klare Definition des Wortes.
B2 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

verringern
Meaning
to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value
Example
Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.
Mit der Zeit begann sein Einfluss im Unternehmen zu schwinden.
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.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

diuretisch
Meaning
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
Example
Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
Kaffee hat eine leichte diuretische Wirkung.
C2 noun /ˌdɪʃəˈbiːl/

dishabille

unordentlich gekleidet
Meaning
The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.
Example
She answered the door in a state of dishabille, wearing just a robe.
Sie öffnete die Tür in einem Zustand unordentlich gekleidet, nur mit einem Morgenmantel.
A2 verb /ˈdʌbəl/

double

verdoppeln
Meaning
to make twice as much in size, number, or amount
Example
The company hopes to double its profits this year.
Das Unternehmen hofft, seine Gewinne in diesem Jahr zu verdoppeln.
C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

diskriminierend
Meaning
Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.
Example
Discriminatory policies triggered protests.
Diskriminierende Politiken lösten Proteste aus.
C2 noun /dɪˌsɪdəˈreɪtəm/

desideratum

notwendige Sache
Meaning
something that is desired or considered necessary
Example
For many students, financial aid is a desideratum.
Für viele Studenten ist finanzielle Hilfe eine notwendige Sache.
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.
A2 verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/

discover

entdecken
Meaning
to find something for the first time
Example
Scientists discovered a new planet last year.
Wissenschaftler entdeckten letzten Jahr einen neuen Planeten.
B1 adverb /ˈdiːp.li/

Deeply

tief; intensiv; tiefgehend
Meaning
to a great depth; intensely; profoundly
Example
She breathed deeply before making her decision.
Sie atmete tief, bevor sie ihre Entscheidung traf.
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.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

Debüt
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
Der junge Schauspieler gab sein Debüt auf der großen Bühne.
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.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

Disproportion
Meaning
a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality
Example
There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.
Es gibt eine klare Disproportion zwischen Reichen und Armen in vielen Gesellschaften.
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.
A2 noun /ˈdɒlfɪn/

Dolphin

Delphin
Meaning
A highly intelligent marine mammal with a streamlined body and dorsal fin
Example
Dolphins are known for their playful behavior and intelligence.
Delphine sind bekannt für ihr verspieltes Verhalten und ihre Intelligenz.
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 /dɪsˈɡɔːrdʒ/

disgorge

erbrechen, ausspucken
Meaning
to discharge or pour out; to vomit; to give up reluctantly
Example
The broken pipe disgorged water all over the floor.
Das kaputte Rohr spuckte Wasser über den gesamten Boden.
C1 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

Herausforderung
Meaning
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
Example
The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.
Der Protest war ein Akt der Herausforderung gegen das Unrecht.
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 adjective ˈdɪs.pər.ət

disparate

unterschiedlich
Meaning
containing elements very different from one another.
Example
Their opinions were disparate, leading to debates.
Ihre Meinungen waren disparat, was zu Debatten führte.
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.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsperɪŋ/

Despairing

verzweifelt
Meaning
feeling hopeless; in despair
Example
She felt despairing after losing her job.
Sie fühlte sich verzweifelt, nachdem sie ihren Job verloren hatte.
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.
C1 noun /dɪˈrɪʒən/

derision

Verachtung
Meaning
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
Example
His ideas were greeted with derision by the audience.
Seine Ideen wurden vom Publikum mit Verachtung aufgenommen.
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 adjective /ˈdɪsəluːt/

dissolute

zügellos
Meaning
lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures
Example
He led a dissolute life filled with parties and gambling.
Er führte ein zügelloses Leben voller Partys und Glücksspiel.
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

diagnostizieren
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte ihn mit einer Lungenentzündung.
B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

wohnen
Meaning
to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
Example
They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.
Sie wohnen in einem kleinen Häuschen am See.