B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

verwüsten

Meaning

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

Example

The hurricane devastated the coastal town.

Der Hurrikan verwüstete die Küstenstadt.

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 /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 /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

der lachhaft

Meaning

deserving ridicule or mockery

Example

His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.

Seine Ausrede war so schwach, dass sie offensichtlich der lachhaft war.

C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

Dissens

Meaning

Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.

Example

The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.

Das Treffen endete in Dissens unter den Mitgliedern des Komitees.

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.

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.

C2 verb /dʌn/

dun

eine Schuld einfordern

Meaning

to demand payment of a debt persistently

Example

The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.

Der Vermieter forderte mehrfach die unbezahlte Miete vom Mieter an.

C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

widersprechen

Meaning

to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance

Example

She agreed to help without demur.

Sie stimmte zu zu helfen, ohne Einwände zu erheben.

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 /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

Dauer

Meaning

the length of time that something continues

Example

The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.

Das Meeting dauerte zwei Stunden.

B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

digitale Entgiftung

Meaning

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.

Example

A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.

Eine digitale Entgiftung kann helfen, Handermüdung zu reduzieren.

C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

herabsetzen

Meaning

To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.

Example

Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.

Harte Worte können das Selbstvertrauen einer Person herabsetzen.

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 /dɪˈspɒnd/

despond

entmutigen

Meaning

to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected

Example

After repeated failures, he began to despond.

Nach wiederholtem Scheitern begann er, sich zu entmutigen.

C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

distortion

Verzerrung, falsche Darstellung

Meaning

the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something

Example

There was a distortion in the radio signal.

Es gab eine Verzerrung im Radiosignal.

C2 noun /ˈdoʊneɪtər/

donator

Spender

Meaning

A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.

Example

The donator wished to remain anonymous after contributing a large sum.

Der Spender wollte nach der Überweisung einer großen Summe anonym bleiben.

C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

Dezentralisierung

Meaning

The transfer of authority from central to local government.

Example

Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.

Dezentralisierung fördert die regionale Autonomie.

A1 verb/noun /dæns/

dance

Glück

Meaning

to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps

Example

They danced all night at the wedding.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

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 verb /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/

deliquesce

flüssig werden, indem man Feuchtigkeit aus der Luft aufnimmt

Meaning

to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

Example

The salt began to deliquesce after being left in the humid room.

Das Salz begann zu deliquescieren, nachdem es im feuchten Raum gelassen wurde.

B2 adjective /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

definitive

abschließend

Meaning

serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive

Example

The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy.

Das Komitee erzielte eine endgültige Vereinbarung über die Politik.

B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

Narzisse

Meaning

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

Example

The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.

Die Narzissen blühten früh in diesem Frühling auf der Wiese.

C2 verb /drəˈɡuːn/

dragoon

zwingen

Meaning

to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation

Example

The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime.

Der Manager versuchte, das Team zu zwingen, Überstunden zu machen.

C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

desinteressiert

Meaning

not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral

Example

The judge remained disinterested in the case.

Der Richter blieb im Fall desinteressiert.

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.

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.

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

diakritisch

Meaning

Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.

Example

The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.

Das Wort 'Résumé' hat diakritische Zeichen, die seine Bedeutung von 'resume' ändern.

B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

digitale Werkzeuge

Meaning

Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.

Example

Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.

Schulen integrieren digitale Werkzeuge, um das Lernen zu verbessern.

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.

C1 noun /dɪˈluːʒən/

delusion

Täuschung

Meaning

A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.

Example

He lived under the delusion that he was invincible.

Er lebte unter der Täuschung, dass er unbesiegbar war.

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.

A1 adjective ˈdɪfɪkəlt

difficult

schwierig

Meaning

Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.

Example

Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult.

Die Bewältigung städtischer Herausforderungen wird zunehmend schwierig.

B2 noun /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

Türrahmen

Meaning

the space where a door opens into a room or building

Example

She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.

Sie stand in der Tür und wartete auf seine Ankunft.

C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

Degradierung

Meaning

The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.

Example

Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.

Bodenzerstörung durch Übernutzung ist ein wachsendes Problem.

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.

B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

document

Dokument

Meaning

Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.

Example

She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.

Sie hat alle Ausgaben der Reise sorgfältig dokumentiert.

C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

disembark

von Bord gehen

Meaning

To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

Example

The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing.

Die Passagiere stiegen nach der Landung aus dem Flugzeug 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 /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

misstrauen

Meaning

to have no confidence or trust in someone or something

Example

Many people distrust politicians.

Viele Menschen misstrauen Politikern.

A1 noun /dres/

Dress

Kleid

Meaning

a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs

Example

She wore a beautiful blue dress to the party.

Sie trug ein schönes blaues Kleid auf der Party.

A2 verb /dɪˈskraɪb/

describe

beschreiben

Meaning

to give an account of something in words, including details

Example

She described the scene vividly.

Sie beschrieb die Szene lebendig.

C2 noun /ˈdɒɡ roʊz/

Dog-rose

Hunde-Rose

Meaning

A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows

Example

The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path.

Der Hunde-Rosenstrauch wuchs wild entlang des Landweges.

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.

B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

Türmatte

Meaning

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

Example

Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.

Bitte wischen Sie Ihre Füße auf der Türmatte ab, bevor Sie das Haus betreten.

C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

defeatist

Niederträchtig

Meaning

A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.

Example

His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.

Seine niederträchtige Einstellung entmutigte den Rest des Teams.

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 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

deaktivieren

Meaning

to make something unable to function or operate

Example

The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.

Der Techniker hat das Alarmsystem vorübergehend deaktiviert.

B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

defekt; unvollständig

Meaning

having faults or defects; imperfect

Example

The defective product was returned to the store.

Das defekte Produkt wurde zurückgegeben.

B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

hingebungsvoll

Meaning

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

Example

She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.

Sie ist eine hingebungsvolle Mutter, die immer ihre Kinder an erste Stelle setzt.

C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

dermatology

dermatologie

Meaning

The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.

Example

He studied dermatology at medical school.

Er hat Dermatologie an der medizinischen Fakultät studiert.

B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

dumm; stumm; idiotisch

Meaning

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

Example

She remained dumb during the entire meeting.

Sie blieb während des gesamten Treffens stumm.

C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

Diorama

Meaning

a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures

Example

The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.

Das Museum zeigte ein Diorama eines alten Dorfes.

C1 adjective /dɪˈvɪzəbl/

divisible

teilbar

Meaning

Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.

Example

Twelve is divisible by three and four.

Zwölf ist durch drei und vier teilbar.

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 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

degenerative Krankheiten

Meaning

Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions

Example

Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.

Degenerative Krankheiten sind in einer alternden Bevölkerung verbreitet.

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.

C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

nach unten oder nach außen drücken

Meaning

To thrust or force something downward or outward.

Example

The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.

Die gewalttätigen Wellen haben Felsen vom Kliff verdrängt.

C1 noun /ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

dispensation

Ausnahme

Meaning

An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.

Example

The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness.

Die Schule gewährte ihm aufgrund einer Erkrankung eine besondere Ausnahmegenehmigung, die Prüfung zu versäumen.

C1 noun /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/

despotism

Despotismus

Meaning

absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way

Example

The people revolted against the era of despotism.

Das Volk erhob sich gegen das Zeitalter des Despotismus.

C2 adjective /ˈdaʊti/

doughty

tapfer

Meaning

brave, valiant, courageous

Example

The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge.

Der tapfere Soldat wich nie vor einer Herausforderung zurück.

B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

begehrt

Meaning

worth having or wanting; attractive

Example

The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.

Der Standort des Hauses war sehr begehrt, mit tollen Ausblicken.

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.

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.

C2 noun /dɪˈtrækʃən/

detraction

Abwertung

Meaning

The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.

Example

Her constant detraction of others made her unpopular.

Ihre ständige Abwertung anderer machte sie unpopulär.

C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

kurzes Lied

Meaning

a short, simple song or poem

Example

She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.

Sie sang ein fröhliches kleines Lied beim Kochen.

C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

verwerflich

Meaning

deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality

Example

The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.

Die Flüchtlinge lebten unter verwerflichen Bedingungen.

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.

A2 noun /dəˈrɛkʃən/ or /daɪˈrɛkʃən/

direction

richtung, anweisungen

Meaning

the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do

Example

He asked for directions to the train station.

Er fragte nach dem Weg zum Bahnhof.

C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

Deklamation

Meaning

a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect

Example

Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.

Ihre Deklamation fesselte das Publikum beim Wettbewerb.

B2 noun /dæm/

Dam

Damm; Stausee;

Meaning

a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal

Example

The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.

Das massive Damm liefert Strom und kontrolliert Überschwemmungen in der Region.

C2 noun /dɪˈtraɪtəs/

detritus

Detritus

Meaning

Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.

Example

The riverbank was covered with detritus after the flood.

Das Ufer war nach der Überschwemmung mit Detritus bedeckt.

A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

niederländisch

Meaning

relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language

Example

She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.

Sie genießt niederländische Gemälde aus dem 17. Jahrhundert.

C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

Überlegung

Meaning

Long and careful consideration or discussion.

Example

The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.

Die Vereinbarung wurde nach viel Überlegung finalisiert.

C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

verachten

Meaning

to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)

Example

He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.

Er würde niemals diejenigen verachten, die weniger Glück als er hatten.

C1 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

abstoßen

Meaning

to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of

Example

The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.

Das Unternehmen hat beschlossen, sich von seiner unrentablen Abteilung zu trennen.

B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

verheerend

Meaning

causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting

Example

The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.

Das Erdbeben hatte eine verheerende Auswirkung auf die Stadt.

C2 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.

C2 noun /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

disjunction

Trennung

Meaning

A lack of connection between things; separation or disunity.

Example

There is a clear disjunction between theory and practice.

Es gibt eine klare Trennung zwischen Theorie und Praxis.

C1 noun ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

Degeneration

Meaning

The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.

Example

The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.

Die Degeneration der Gehirnzellen führt zu kognitivem Verfall.

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.

C1 verb /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

disparage

herabsetzen

Meaning

to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect

Example

It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.

Es ist ungerecht, Menschen für ihre Meinungen herabzusetzen.

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 verb /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

debauch

verderben

Meaning

to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

Example

The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character.

Der Roman zeigt, wie Reichtum den Charakter einer Person verderben kann.

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 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.

C2 adjective /dɪˈstreɪ/

distrait

abwesend

Meaning

deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief

Example

He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.

Er sah abwesend aus, nachdem er die traurigen Nachrichten gehört hatte.

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 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 /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

dezimal

Meaning

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.

Example

The number 0.75 is a decimal.

Die Zahl 0,75 ist eine Dezimalzahl.

B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

Wunsch

Meaning

a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen

Example

He has a strong desire to travel the world.

Er hat den starken Wunsch, die Welt zu bereisen.

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.

C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

Idiot

Meaning

A stupid or slow-witted person.

Example

Only a dolt would believe such a story.

Nur ein Idiot würde an so eine Geschichte glauben.

C2 noun /ˈdɒɡərəl/

doggerel

vulgäre Verse

Meaning

Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.

Example

The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics.

Das Werk des Dichters wurde von den Kritikern als bloße vulgäre Verse abgetan.

C2 noun /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/

dilapidation

Verwahrlosung

Meaning

The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.

Example

The old temple was in a state of dilapidation.

Der alte Tempel war in einem Zustand der Verwahrlosung.

C2 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.

C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

belästigen

Meaning

To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.

Example

I hope my request does not discommode you.

Ich hoffe, meine Anfrage wird Ihnen keine Unannehmlichkeiten bereiten.

C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

Desistenz

Meaning

The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.

Example

The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.

Das Gericht forderte ihn auf, von weiteren illegalen Aktivitäten Abstand zu nehmen.

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.

C2 adjective /droʊl/

droll

komisch

Meaning

curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement

Example

He had a droll sense of humor that made everyone laugh.

Er hatte einen komischen Sinn für Humor, der alle zum Lachen brachte.

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 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

kritzeln

Meaning

To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.

Example

She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.

Sie kritzelte Blumen in die Ecke ihres Notizbuchs während des Unterrichts.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

B1 adjective /def/

Deaf

taub; mit Schwierigkeiten beim Hören

Meaning

unable to hear; having a hearing impairment

Example

The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language.

Das taube Kind lernte, mit Gebärdensprache zu kommunizieren.

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.

A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

Mülleimer

Meaning

a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal

Example

Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.

Bitte werfen Sie das Papier nach Gebrauch in den Mülleimer.

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/

diabolic

diabolisch

Meaning

Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the devil.

Example

The villain devised a diabolic scheme.

Der Bösewicht ersann einen diabolischen Plan.

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.

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.

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 /ˈdɛkəˌlɔːɡ/

decalogue

Dekalog

Meaning

The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.

Example

The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue.

Der Priester hielt eine Predigt über die Bedeutung des Dekaloges.

C2 adjective /ˈdɪsənənt/

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.