B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

Erkennung

Meaning

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

Example

The detection of fraud in the system was swift.

Die Erkennung von Betrug im System war schnell.

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 /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

Aktionär

Meaning

an individual or organization that owns shares in a company

Example

Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.

Jeder Aktionär hat das Recht, auf der jährlichen Versammlung abzustimmen.

A2 adjective /sər'praɪzd/

Surprised

überrascht

Meaning

feeling or showing surprise; astonished

Example

I was surprised to see my old friend at the market.

Ich war überrascht, meinen alten Freund auf dem Markt zu sehen.

C2 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

ostensive

ostentativ

Meaning

clearly demonstrative or pointing out; explicitly shown

Example

The teacher gave an ostensive example to clarify the concept.

Der Lehrer gab ein ostentatives Beispiel, um das Konzept zu klären.

A2 noun /vəˈkæbjʊləri/

vocabulary

Wortschatz

Meaning

the set of words known and used by a person, group, or language; the words used in a particular field or subject

Example

Reading every day helps improve your vocabulary.

Tägliches Lesen verbessert deinen Wortschatz.

B1 noun /tuː θɜːrdz/

two-thirds

zwei Drittel

Meaning

a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.

Example

Two-thirds of the students passed the exam.

Zwei Drittel der Studenten haben die Prüfung bestanden.

A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

Christen

Meaning

a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

Example

She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.

Sie ist eine hingebungsvolle Christin, die jeden Sonntag in die Kirche geht.

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

Hindernis

Meaning

A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.

Example

Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.

Der Mangel an Mitteln ist ein großes Hindernis für das Projekt.

C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

anthropozentrismus

Meaning

The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.

Example

Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.

Anthropozentrismus prägt oft Umweltpolitik.

B2 noun /ˈwɔtər ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪər/

Water purifier

Wasserreiniger

Meaning

A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking

Example

We installed a water purifier in our kitchen to ensure clean drinking water.

Wir haben in unserer Küche einen Wasserreiniger installiert, um sauberes Trinkwasser sicherzustellen.

B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

warnen

Meaning

to alert about danger; to give notice of risk

Example

The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.

Der Wetterdienst warnt vor starkem Regen heute Nacht.

C2 noun /ɪˈbʊliəns/

ebullience

Überschwang

Meaning

the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy

Example

The teacher's ebullience inspired her students.

Die Begeisterung der Lehrerin inspirierte ihre Schüler.

C1 verb /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

ignite

entzünden

Meaning

To catch fire or cause to catch fire; to start or arouse.

Example

The sparks ignited the dry leaves in seconds.

Die Funken entzündeten die trockenen Blätter in Sekunden.

A2 noun ˈkæm.pɪŋ

camping

Meaning

Living outdoors temporarily, especially for recreation; staying in a tent or similar shelter.

Example

Many families go camping during holidays.

Viele Familien gehen während der Ferien campen.

B1 adjective ɪˈməʊʃənl

emotional

Meaning

Having feelings that are easily excited and openly displayed.

Example

Visiting the burial site made him emotional.

Der Besuch der Grabstätte machte ihn emotional.

C1 noun /ˌɒk.sɪ.dʒɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

oxygenation

Sauerstoffversorgung oder -behandlung

Meaning

The process of supplying or treating with oxygen.

Example

Deep breathing exercises improve oxygenation of the body.

Tiefenatmungsübungen verbessern die Sauerstoffversorgung des Körpers.

B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

abstrakt, Zusammenfassung

Meaning

existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text

Example

The artist is known for her abstract paintings.

Die Künstlerin ist bekannt für ihre abstrakten Gemälde.

A2 noun/verb /ˈɛɡzɪt/

exit

Ausgang

Meaning

A way out of a place; the act of leaving.

Example

He quickly found the nearest exit during the fire drill.

Er fand schnell den nächstgelegenen Ausgang während der Brandschutzübung.

C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

Hellsehen

Meaning

the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight

Example

She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.

Sie behauptete, Hellsehen zu haben und sagte die Zukunft voraus.

C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

Glaubensbekenntnis

Meaning

A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.

Example

Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.

Ehrlichkeit war immer das zentrale Glaubensbekenntnis seines Lebens.

B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

Nachfahre

Meaning

a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation

Example

She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.

Sie entdeckte, dass sie eine Nachfahrin des europäischen Königshauses war, durch genealogische Forschung.

C1 verb /ˈheɪsən/

hasten

beschleunigen

Meaning

To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.

Example

He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.

Er beeilte sich, seine Arbeit vor der Frist zu beenden.

A1 verb /ɡet/

get

bekommen

Meaning

to obtain, receive, or acquire something

Example

I need to get some milk from the store.

Ich muss Milch aus dem Laden holen.

B1 noun /ɪkˈsep.ʃən/

Exception

Ausnahme

Meaning

a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule

Example

Most students passed the exam, with the exception of a few who were absent.

Die meisten Studenten haben die Prüfung bestanden, mit Ausnahme von einigen, die abwesend waren.

C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

Kalibrieren

Meaning

To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.

Example

The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.

Der Techniker kalibriert die Maschine, bevor das Experiment beginnt.

C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

akkordeon (musikinstrument)

Meaning

a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons

Example

The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.

Der Musiker spielte eine fröhliche Melodie auf dem Akkordeon.

C2 noun /ˈkɪləˌliːtər/

kiloliter

Kiloliter

Meaning

a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters

Example

The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.

Der Tank kann bis zu drei Kiloliter Wasser aufnehmen.

C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

aufzählen

Meaning

to mention things one by one; to list or count

Example

She enumerated the reasons for her decision.

Sie zählte die Gründe für ihre Entscheidung auf.

C1 noun /ˈsəʊdiəm/

sodium

Natrium

Meaning

a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.

Example

Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body.

Natrium ist ein essentielles Element, um das Flüssigkeitsgleichgewicht im Körper aufrechtzuerhalten.

C2 noun /pɛlf/

pelf

unrechtes Geld

Meaning

Money, especially when gained dishonorably.

Example

The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf.

Der korrupte Beamte wurde nur durch unrechtes Geld motiviert.

B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

Verräter

Meaning

a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle

Example

The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.

Der Spion wurde als Verräter seines Landes gebrandmarkt, nachdem er gefangen genommen wurde.

C2 noun /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/

recapitulation

Rekapitulation

Meaning

The act of summarizing or repeating the main points of something.

Example

The professor gave a brief recapitulation of the lecture before ending the class.

Der Professor gab eine kurze Rekapitulation der Vorlesung, bevor er die Klasse beendete.

B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

Aussicht

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.

Der Erfolg des Projekts bietet eine große Aussicht für die Wirtschaft.

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.

C2 noun /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Calumny

Verleumdung

Meaning

the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation

Example

The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.

Der Politiker verklagte die Zeitung wegen der Verbreitung von Verleumdungen über sein Privatleben.

C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

Meineid

Meaning

The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.

Example

She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.

Sie wurde wegen Meineids verurteilt, nachdem sie falsche Beweise geliefert hatte.

C2 noun /ˈmoʊlər/

molar

Mahlzahn

Meaning

A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.

Example

The dentist had to extract his wisdom molar.

Der Zahnarzt musste seinen Weisheitszahn ziehen.

C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

herumstehen, ziellos bleiben

Meaning

To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.

Example

The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.

Den Jugendlichen wurde gesagt, sie sollten nicht vor dem Laden herumlaufen.

B2 noun /ˌhɑː.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/

Hospitality

gastfreundschaft

Meaning

the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers

Example

The hotel staff's exceptional hospitality made our vacation truly memorable and enjoyable.

Die außergewöhnliche Gastfreundschaft des Hotelpersonals machte unseren Urlaub wirklich unvergesslich und angenehm.

C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

Sybarit

Meaning

a person who loves luxury and pleasure

Example

The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.

Der Millionär war ein wahrer Sybarit, der nur für Komfort und Genuss lebte.

B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

zögerlich; unsicher; widerwillig

Meaning

uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance

Example

She was hesitant to accept the job offer.

Sie war zögerlich, das Jobangebot anzunehmen.

C2 noun /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

exigency

Dringlichkeit

Meaning

an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention

Example

In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions.

In Kriegszeiten erfordert die Dringlichkeit der Situation schnelle Entscheidungen.

C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

Bett; ein Schlafplatz auf einem Schiff, Zug oder anderen Fahrzeug

Meaning

a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock

Example

I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.

Ich habe ein oberes Bett im Nachtzug gebucht.

B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

glatt

Meaning

Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.

Example

He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.

Er hielt eine glatte Präsentation, um die Investoren zu beeindrucken.

C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfetʃt/

farfetched

unwahrscheinlich oder kaum wahrscheinlich

Meaning

unlikely to happen or be true; improbable

Example

His explanation for being late sounded farfetched.

Seine Erklärung, warum er zu spät kam, klang unvorstellbar.

C2 adjective /ˈliːənaɪn/

leonine

löwenartig

Meaning

Of or resembling a lion.

Example

His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd.

Sein löwenartiges Haar ließ ihn in der Menge herausstechen.

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.

C1 verb /ɪnˈlɪst/

enlist

einberufen

Meaning

to join or sign up, especially for military service; to secure someone's support or help

Example

He decided to enlist in the army after graduation.

Er entschloss sich, sich nach dem Abschluss in der Armee einzutragen.

C1 noun /joʊk/

Yoke

Joch

Meaning

a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to a plow or cart; a burden or oppressive situation

Example

The oxen were joined by a wooden yoke.

Die Ochsen waren mit einem Holzjoch verbunden.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈluːsənt/

lucent

leuchtend

Meaning

shining or glowing with light

Example

The lucent stars brightened the night sky.

Die leuchtenden Sterne erhellten den Nachthimmel.

B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

Einfahrt

Meaning

a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage

Example

The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.

Das Auto war in der Einfahrt neben dem Garten geparkt.

C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

wieder in die Scheide stecken

Meaning

to put a sword or knife back into its cover

Example

He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.

Er steckte schnell sein Schwert nach dem Duell wieder in die Scheide.

C1 noun /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

Sekretion

Meaning

a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland

Example

Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.

Die Insulinsekretion ist entscheidend für die Regulierung des Blutzuckers.

C1 adjective /ˈfɛrəl/

feral

wild

Meaning

existing in a wild or untamed state; not domesticated

Example

The feral cat roamed the streets at night.

Die wilde Katze streifte nachts durch die Straßen.

B2 verb /triːd/

tread

treten

Meaning

to step or walk on something; to crush with feet

Example

Don't tread on the flowers.

Tritt nicht auf die Blumen.

B1 verb /dɪˈvaɪd/

divide

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.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/

Unbreakable

nicht zerbrechlich oder beschädigt werden können; sehr stark und langlebig

Meaning

not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable

Example

Their friendship formed an unbreakable bond.

Ihre Freundschaft bildete ein unzerbrechliches Band.

A1 pronoun /ðɛər/

their

ihr

Meaning

belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned

Example

Their house is on the corner.

Ihr Haus ist an der Ecke.

A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

Stil

Meaning

a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression

Example

She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.

Sie hat ihren eigenen einzigartigen Schreibstil, der die Leser fesselt.

C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

Weihrauch / erzürnen

Meaning

a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)

Example

The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.

Der Duft von Weihrauch füllte den Tempel, aber seine unhöflichen Worte erzürnten sie.

C1 noun /juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/

euphoria

Euphorie, ekstase, Hochgefühl

Meaning

A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; elation.

Example

Winning the championship brought a sense of euphoria.

Der Gewinn der Meisterschaft brachte ein Gefühl der Euphorie.

B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

alt; wertvoll;

Meaning

old and valuable; belonging to ancient times

Example

She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.

Sie sammelte antike Möbel aus der viktorianischen Ära.

B2 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

unvergesslich

Meaning

Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.

Example

Memorable events inspire generations.

Unvergessliche Ereignisse inspirieren Generationen.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛniˌbɒdi/

anybody

jeder

Meaning

any person; anyone

Example

Anybody can join the club.

Jeder kann dem Club beitreten.

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.

C1 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

rejuvenation

Verjüngung

Meaning

The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.

Example

Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.

Die Verjüngung des Bodens ist notwendig für eine nachhaltige Landwirtschaft.

B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

Entzündung

Meaning

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.

Example

Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.

Chronische Entzündung kann zu schweren Krankheiten führen.

C1 verb /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/

gratify

befriedigen, erfreuen

Meaning

to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone

Example

It gratified him to know his work was appreciated.

Es befriedigte ihn, zu wissen, dass seine Arbeit anerkannt wurde.

C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

attestieren

Meaning

To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.

Example

The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.

Der Zeuge attestierte die Genauigkeit des Berichts.

B2 adjective ˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri

evolutionary

evolutionär

Meaning

Relating to or denoting the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.

Example

The evolutionary changes in species are fascinating.

Die evolutionären Veränderungen in den Arten sind faszinierend.

A2 noun /ˈkɒm.ent/

comment

Kommentar

Meaning

a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction

Example

She posted a kind comment on my photo.

Sie hat einen netten Kommentar zu meinem Foto gepostet.

A2 noun /ˈæroʊ/

arrow

Pfeil

Meaning

a thin, straight weapon with a pointed tip, shot from a bow

Example

The hunter shot an arrow at the target.

Der Jäger schoss einen Pfeil auf das Ziel.

B1 noun /ˈælkəhɒl/

alcohol

Alkohol

Meaning

A colorless volatile liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.

Example

Too much alcohol can damage your liver.

Zu viel Alkohol kann deiner Leber schaden.

C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

überflüssig

Meaning

Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.

Example

His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.

Seine Spende war überflüssig, weit mehr, als jemand erwartet hatte.

B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

besorgniserregend; beunruhigend

Meaning

causing anxiety or concern; troubling

Example

The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.

Die sinkenden Noten des Schülers waren besorgniserregend für seine Eltern.

C1 noun /blɪs/

Bliss

perfektes glück; große freude

Meaning

perfect happiness; great joy

Example

She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset.

Sie fühlte reines Glück, während sie den schönen Sonnenuntergang betrachtete.

B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

Schäler

Meaning

a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables

Example

Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.

Verwenden Sie einen Schäler, um die Kartoffelschale zu entfernen.

B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

zuverlässig

Meaning

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

Example

She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.

Sie ist eine zuverlässige Kollegin, die immer Termine einhält.

B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

Aussicht, Prognose

Meaning

a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect

Example

The economic outlook for the year is positive.

Der wirtschaftliche Ausblick für das Jahr ist positiv.

B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

Kanu

Meaning

a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle

Example

They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.

Sie paddelten ihr Kanu den ruhigen Bach hinunter.

C1 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

konzertiert

Meaning

done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people

Example

The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.

Die Arbeiter leisteten einen konzertierten Versuch, die Bedingungen zu verbessern.

C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

Kavalkade

Meaning

a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles

Example

The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.

Die Ankunft des Königs wurde von einer großen Kavalkade begleitet.

C1 verb /per/

pare

schälen

Meaning

to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually

Example

She pared the apple before eating it.

Sie schälte den Apfel, bevor sie ihn aß.

B2 adjective /ˈtruːθ.fəl/

Truthful

wahrheitsgemäß

Meaning

telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere

Example

She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.

Sie war immer ehrlich in ihren Antworten während des Interviews.

B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

hektisch; chaotisch; voller Aktivitäten

Meaning

very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement

Example

My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.

Mein Zeitplan war in letzter Zeit hektisch mit aufeinanderfolgenden Besprechungen.

C2 adjective ˌmɔː.fəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

morphological

morphologisch

Meaning

Related to the structure and formation of words; concerning morphology in linguistics.

Example

Morphological analysis helps AI understand word structures.

Die morphologische Analyse hilft der KI, Wortstrukturen zu verstehen.

C1 verb /ˌɪn.tɚˈtwaɪn/

intertwine

eng miteinander verbinden oder verbinden; zusammen drehen oder kombinieren

Meaning

To connect or link closely; to twist together or combine closely.

Example

Their lives became intertwined through years of friendship.

Ihre Leben wurden durch jahrelange Freundschaft miteinander verflochten.

A2 adverb /ˈiːkwəli/

equally

gleichmäßig

Meaning

in an equal or fair way; to the same degree

Example

The prize money was equally divided among the winners.

Das Preisgeld wurde gleichmäßig unter den Gewinnern aufgeteilt.

C2 verb /ˈhɜːrtl/

hurtle

rasen

Meaning

To move or cause to move at great speed, often in a dangerous way.

Example

The car hurtled down the mountain road.

Das Auto raste die Bergstraße hinunter.

C1 noun ˌɒb.səˈlɛs.əns

obsolescence

Veralterung

Meaning

The process of becoming obsolete or outdated and no longer used.

Example

The rapid advancement of technology leads to the obsolescence of old devices.

Der schnelle technologische Fortschritt führt zur Veralterung alter Geräte.

B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

reichlich; genügend; ausgiebig

Meaning

large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough

Example

We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.

Wir haben genügend Zeit, um das Projekt vor der Frist abzuschließen.

C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

unexceptionable

einwandfrei

Meaning

Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable

Example

His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.

Sein Verhalten war einwandfrei während der Veranstaltung.

C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

sensibilität

Meaning

the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity

Example

Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.

Ihre künstlerische Sensibilität half ihr, die feinen Details in den Gemälden zu schätzen.

C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

Sophismus

Meaning

a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning

Example

The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.

Die Rede des Politikers war voller Sophismen, die darauf abzielten, die Wähler zu täuschen.

C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtnəs/

incompleteness

Unvollständigkeit

Meaning

the state of not being complete or whole; lack of necessary parts or fullness

Example

The incompleteness of the report caused delays in the project.

Die Unvollständigkeit des Berichts verursachte Verzögerungen im Projekt.

A2 adjective /ˈklɛvər/

clever

klug, intelligent

Meaning

Quick to understand, learn, and devise ideas or solutions; intelligent.

Example

She is clever enough to solve the puzzle quickly.

Sie ist klug genug, um das Puzzle schnell zu lösen.

B2 adjective /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

beneficial

vorteilhaft

Meaning

Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.

Example

Eye rubbing can be beneficial in moderation.

Augenreiben kann in Maßen vorteilhaft sein.

B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

verblassen

Meaning

To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.

Example

The colors of the old photo have started to fade.

Die Farben des alten Fotos haben begonnen, zu verblassen.

C1 noun /ˈiː.dən/

Eden

Meaning

a place or state of great happiness; paradise

Example

The garden was like Eden, filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful atmosphere.

Der Garten war wie das Eden, erfüllt mit schönen Blumen und einer friedlichen Atmosphäre.

A2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈprɛzənt/

present

präsent

Meaning

existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way

Example

She presented her report to the team yesterday.

Sie hat gestern ihren Bericht dem Team präsentiert.

B2 adjective /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/

Eternal

ewig; ohne Ende; unsterblich; ewigwährend

Meaning

lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; everlasting

Example

Their love seemed eternal and unbreakable.

Ihre Liebe schien ewig und unzerbrechlich.

C1 noun /hʌl/

hull

Schiffsrumpf / Samenschale

Meaning

The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.

Example

The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage.

Die Matrosen inspizierten den Schiffsrumpf auf Schäden.

B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

Assistent

Meaning

An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.

Example

The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.

Der Assistent des Senators organisierte das Treffen mit den Journalisten.

B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

Einwand; Protest; Widerspruch;

Meaning

an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing

Example

The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.

Der Anwalt erhob während des Prozesses Einspruch.

B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

Blockchain

Meaning

A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system

Example

Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.

Blockchain-Technologie gewährleistet Transparenz bei Finanztransaktionen.

C1 noun /ˈfæm.ɪn/

Famine

Hungersnot

Meaning

extreme scarcity of food; a period when food is extremely scarce

Example

The severe drought led to widespread famine in the region.

Die schwere Dürre führte zu einer weit verbreiteten Hungersnot in der Region.

C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

Apophasis

Meaning

A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.

Example

The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'

Der Politiker nutzte Apophasis, indem er sagte: 'Ich werde nicht einmal die Skandale meines Gegners erwaehnen.'

A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

faul; träge

Meaning

idle; unwilling to work; sluggish

Example

He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.

Er war zu faul, um sein Zimmer am Wochenende zu putzen.

B1 verb /ˈfɛri/

ferry

mit der Fähre transportieren

Meaning

to transport by boat; to carry back and forth

Example

The boat ferried passengers across the river.

Das Boot transportierte die Passagiere über den Fluss.

B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

Bote

Meaning

a person who carries messages or communications between parties

Example

The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.

Der Bote überbrachte dem Kommandanten wichtige Schlachtpläne.

C1 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

Stupor

Meaning

a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility

Example

He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.

Er blieb in einem Stupor, nachdem er die schockierenden Nachrichten gehört hatte.

C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

Vorratskammer

Meaning

A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.

Example

The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.

Die Vorratskammer war voller frischem Brot und Käse.

C1 noun ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən

infiltration

Infiltration, heimlicher Zugang

Meaning

The process of entering or gaining access to an organization or place surreptitiously.

Example

Cybersecurity prevents infiltration into sensitive data.

Cybersicherheit verhindert die Infiltration in sensible Daten.

B2 noun ˌɡloʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

globalization

globalisierung

Meaning

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

Example

Globalization has connected economies across the world.

Die Globalisierung hat die Volkswirtschaften weltweit verbunden.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈpriːmə/

prima

vorzüglich, ausgezeichnet

Meaning

first or most important; excellent

Example

She was treated as the prima ballerina of the troupe.

Sie wurde als die prima Ballerina der Truppe behandelt.

A1 verb, noun /mɪs/

miss

verpassen / fehlen

Meaning

to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something

Example

I really miss my family when I travel abroad.

Ich vermisse meine Familie, wenn ich ins Ausland reise.

C1 verb /diːm/

deem

ansehen, beurteilen

Meaning

to regard or consider in a specified way

Example

The project was deemed a success by the board.

Das Projekt wurde vom Vorstand als Erfolg angesehen.

C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

hervorbringen

Meaning

to produce or generate, often in large numbers

Example

The video game has spawned many sequels.

Das Videospiel hat viele Fortsetzungen hervorgebracht.