B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

entmutigen

Meaning

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

Failure should not discourage you from trying again.

Scheitern sollte dich nicht davon abhalten, es noch einmal zu versuchen.

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.

B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

widmen

Meaning

to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person

Example

She dedicated her life to helping the poor.

Sie widmete ihr Leben der Hilfe für die Armen.

B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

ablenken

Meaning

to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on

Example

The loud noise distracted her during the exam.

Der laute Lärm hat sie während der Prüfung abgelenkt.

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

ausgezeichnet; geehrt; berühmt; mit einer würdevollen Erscheinung oder Haltung

Meaning

notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner

Example

He is a distinguished professor at the university.

Er ist ein ausgezeichneter Professor an der Universität.

B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

Umweg

Meaning

A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.

Example

We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.

Wir mussten einen Umweg nehmen, weil die Hauptstraße gesperrt war.

B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

absichtlich gemacht

Meaning

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

Example

His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.

Seine absichtlichen Handlungen zeigten große Sorgfalt und Nachdenklichkeit.

B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

Ablenkungen

Meaning

Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.

Example

Eliminate distractions for better productivity.

Eliminiere die Ablenkungen für bessere Produktivität.

B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

Dynamik

Meaning

the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process

Example

The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.

Die Dynamik des Teams änderte sich, nachdem der neue Manager beigetreten war.

B2 verb /dʌmp/

dump

etwas achtlos wegwerfen oder ablegen

Meaning

to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly

Example

He dumped all the trash into the bin.

Er hat den ganzen Müll in den Mülleimer geworfen.

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 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 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

Diplomat

Meaning

An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.

Example

The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.

Der Diplomat verhandelte ein Friedensabkommen.

B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

entsorgung

Meaning

the action or process of getting rid of something

Example

The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.

Die Entsorgung von Abfällen ist entscheidend, um eine saubere Umwelt zu erhalten.

B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

schädigend

Meaning

causing harm or injury

Example

The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.

Der Sturm verursachte schädigende Auswirkungen auf die Ernte.

B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

färben

Meaning

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

Example

She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.

Sie wird morgen ihre Haare blond färben.

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.

B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

Störung; Unruhe; Beeinträchtigung

Meaning

the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness

Example

The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.

Die laute Musik verursachte eine Störung, die alle Nachbarn störte.

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

beunruhigend

Meaning

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

Example

The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.

Die Nachricht über den Unfall war tief beunruhigend.

B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

unterscheiden

Meaning

to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different

Example

It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.

Es kann schwierig sein, zwischen Wahrheit und Gerücht zu unterscheiden.

B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

destruktiv

Meaning

causing damage; harmful

Example

The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.

Der Hurrikan war für die Küstengebiete sehr destruktiv.

B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

verurteilen

Meaning

To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.

Example

The leader denounced corruption in his speech.

Der Führer verurteilte die Korruption in seiner Rede.

B2 noun /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/

disruption

Störung

Meaning

Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.

Example

The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.

Der Straßenbau verursachte eine große Störung im Verkehrsfluss.

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.

B2 verb /dɪˈspætʃ/

dispatch

verschicken

Meaning

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

Example

The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.

Das Unternehmen hat Hilfsgüter an die Überschwemmungsopfer gesendet.

B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

entwerfen

Meaning

To plan or invent something carefully.

Example

The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.

Die Ingenieure haben eine neue Methode entwickelt, um Kosten zu senken.

B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

Diktator

Meaning

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force

Example

The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.

Der Diktator regierte das Land mit eiserner Faust.

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.

B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

Behinderung

Meaning

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities

Example

Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.

Trotz seiner körperlichen Behinderung wurde er ein erfolgreicher Athlet im Rollstuhlracing.

B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

umleiten

Meaning

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Example

The police diverted traffic to a side road.

Die Polizei leitete den Verkehr auf eine Nebenstraße um.

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.

B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

entlassen, ablehnen

Meaning

to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important

Example

The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.

Der Manager entließ den Mitarbeiter, weil er zu oft zu spät kam.

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 /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

Umgang; Geschäftsabwicklungen; Behandlungen

Meaning

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

Example

His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.

Sein fairer Umgang mit den Kunden verschaffte ihm einen ausgezeichneten Ruf.

B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

Dimension

Meaning

An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.

Example

Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.

Erneuerbare Projekte bringen eine neue Dimension in die Stadtplanung.

B2 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

Jeans aus Denim

Meaning

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

Example

He wore blue denims with a white shirt.

Er trug blaue Jeans mit einem weißen Hemd.

B2 noun /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

Drumstick

Moringa-Schote

Meaning

long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries

Example

The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry.

Der Drumstick verleiht dem traditionellen Fischcurry einen einzigartigen Geschmack.

B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

tau

Meaning

tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses

Example

The morning dew glistened on the grass.

Der Morgentau glänzte auf dem Gras.

B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

Deduktion

Meaning

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

Example

His deduction from the evidence was accurate.

Seine Deduktion aus den Beweisen war korrekt.

B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

Demokrat

Meaning

a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US

Example

He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.

Er ist ein starker Demokrat, der an gleiche Rechte glaubt.

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.

B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

Diplom

Meaning

an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training

Example

She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.

Sie erhielt ihr Diplom nach dem Abschluss des Pflegeprogramms.

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.

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.

B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

Entwässerung

Meaning

the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away

Example

Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.

Schlechte Entwässerung verursachte Überschwemmungen in der Nachbarschaft.

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.

B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

Dominanz

Meaning

Power and influence over others; control or command.

Example

The dominance of Urdu was evident.

Die Dominanz von Urdu war offensichtlich.

B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

angewidert

Meaning

feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion

Example

She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.

Sie war angewidert von der Art, wie er die Tiere behandelte.

B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

Zahlungsverzug

Meaning

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

Example

The company defaulted on its loan payments.

Das Unternehmen ist in Zahlungsverzug geraten.

B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

bestimmen

Meaning

to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone

Example

The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.

Der Ausschuss wird nächste Woche einen neuen Vorsitzenden bestimmen.

B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

Trümmer

Meaning

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

Example

Debris in the eyes causes irritation.

Trümmer in den Augen verursachen Irritationen.

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.

B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

verschlechtert

Meaning

To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Example

The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.

Die Luftqualität verschlechtert sich aufgrund der Verschmutzung.

B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

dominant; einflussreich; am wichtigsten

Meaning

controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful

Example

The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.

Der dominante Spieler kontrollierte das gesamte Basketballspiel.

B2 noun /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

dehydration

Dehydration

Meaning

A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.

Example

Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.

Dehydration kann zu Müdigkeit und Verwirrung führen.

B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

digitales Format

Meaning

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

Example

A digital format family tree can be shared online.

Ein digitales Familienbaumformat kann online geteilt werden.

B2 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 verb /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

discharge

Entlassung

Meaning

to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off

Example

The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.

Das Krankenhaus wird den Patienten morgen entlassen.

B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

umstritten

Meaning

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

Example

It is debatable whether the policy will work.

Es ist umstritten, ob die Politik funktionieren wird.

B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

diskriminieren

Meaning

To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.

Example

The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.

Das Gesetz verbietet es Arbeitgebern, gegen Frauen zu diskriminieren.

B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

tropfen

Meaning

to fall or let fall in drops

Example

Water was dripping from the broken pipe.

Wasser tropfte aus dem defekten Rohr.

B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

Widmung

Meaning

The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.

Example

His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.

Seine Widmung legte den Grundstein für die indische Wissenschaft.

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.

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.

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.

B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

deprimieren

Meaning

To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.

Example

The gloomy weather tends to depress people.

Das trübe Wetter deprimiert die Leute.

B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

Libelle

Meaning

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

Example

The dragonfly hovered over the pond.

Die Libelle schwebte über dem Teich.

B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

demografisch

Meaning

Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Example

The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.

Das Unternehmen analysiert demografische Trends, bevor es ein Produkt auf den Markt bringt.

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.

B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

Hingabe; Treue; Leidenschaft

Meaning

love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

Example

Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.

Ihre Hingabe, anderen zu helfen, machte sie zu einer geliebten Figur in der Gemeinschaft.

B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

missbilligen

Meaning

to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad

Example

Many parents disapprove of smoking.

Viele Eltern missbilligen das Rauchen.

B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

versendet

Meaning

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

Example

A team was dispatched quickly.

Ein Team wurde schnell versendet.

B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

Täuschung

Meaning

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

Example

The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.

Der Täuschung des Zauberers erstaunte das Publikum mit scheinbar unmöglichen Tricks.

B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

Diskriminierung; ungerechte Behandlung; Vorurteil

Meaning

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference

Example

The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.

Das Unternehmen wurde wegen rassistischer Diskriminierung in seinen Einstellungspraktiken verklagt.

B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

Diskretion

Meaning

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

Example

She handled the situation with great discretion.

Sie ging mit großer Diskretion mit der Situation um.

B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

Nachteil; Problem; Mangel

Meaning

a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem

Example

The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.

Der Hauptnachteil des Lebens in der Stadt ist die hohe Wohnungskosten.

B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

Nenner

Meaning

the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation

Example

In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.

Im Bruch 3/4 ist die Zahl 4 der Nenner.

B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

täuschen

Meaning

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

Example

He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.

Er versuchte, seine Freunde mit einer falschen Geschichte zu täuschen.

B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Diplomatie

Meaning

The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.

Example

Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.

Effektive Diplomatie half dabei, den Konflikt zu vermeiden.

B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

Auszeichnung; Exzellenz; Anerkennung

Meaning

a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition

Example

She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.

Sie hat mit Auszeichnung abgeschlossen und die höchsten Ehren in ihrer Klasse erhalten.

B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

zerstören

Meaning

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

Example

The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.

Die Stadt beschloss, das alte Stadion zu demolieren, um ein neues zu bauen.

B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

tiefsee

Meaning

The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.

Example

Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.

Viele Tiefseetiere erzeugen Biolumineszenz, um zu überleben.

B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

verheerende Konsequenzen

Meaning

Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects

Example

Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.

Luftverschmutzung hat verheerende Konsequenzen für die Gesundheit.

B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

trennen

Meaning

to detach or separate from a connection or source

Example

Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.

bitte trennen sie das ladegerät vom stromnetz

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.

B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

abschrecken, entmutigen

Meaning

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

Example

High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.

Hohe Geldstrafen sollen die Menschen davon abhalten, das Gesetz zu brechen.

B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

Entschlossenheit

Meaning

Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.

Example

His determination to succeed was unwavering.

Seine Entschlossenheit, Erfolg zu haben, war unerschütterlich.

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

disadvantaged

benachteiligt

Meaning

Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.

Example

The program provides support to disadvantaged children.

Das Programm bietet Unterstützung für benachteiligte Kinder.

B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

entwicklungsbezogen

Meaning

relating to the process of growth or progress

Example

Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.

Die frühe Kindheit ist eine entscheidende entwicklungsbezogene Phase für das Lernen.

B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

Deck / Plattform

Meaning

A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.

Example

We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.

Wir haben den Sonnenuntergang vom oberen Deck der Fähre genossen.

B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

verzweifelt

Meaning

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

Example

The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.

Die Situation wurde verzweifelt, als die Wasserversorgung aufgebraucht war.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

Verteilung

Meaning

the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places

Example

The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.

Das Unternehmen verwaltet die Verteilung von Lebensmittelvorräten in ländliche Gebiete.

B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

Niedergang; Fall; Ruin

Meaning

a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss

Example

His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.

Seine Arroganz und sein Stolz führten zu seinem endgültigen Fall im Geschäft.

B2 noun daɪˈvɜːsɪti

diversity

vielfalt

Meaning

The state of being diverse; variety.

Example

Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.

Biodiversität fördert die Stabilität und Resilienz von Ökosystemen.

B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

entmutigend

Meaning

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.

Die entmutigenden Worte des Trainers beeinflussten die Moral des Teams.

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.

B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

abfließen

Meaning

to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid

Example

He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.

Er hat die Pasta vor dem Hinzufügen der Sauce abgelassen.

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

Streit, Auseinandersetzung

Meaning

a disagreement or argument about something important

Example

The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.

Die beiden Länder sind im Streit über das Grenzthema.

B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

Meaning

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

Example

The ship stayed at the dock for two days.

Das Schiff blieb zwei Tage im Dock.

B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

wegwerfen

Meaning

to throw away something that is no longer needed

Example

She decided to discard the old clothes.

Sie entschied sich, die alten Kleider wegzuwerfen.

B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

stören

Meaning

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

Example

Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.

Bitte störe mich nicht, während ich lerne.

B2 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

einsetzen

Meaning

to position strategically; to use effectively

Example

The military will deploy troops to the border.

Das Militär wird Truppen an der Grenze einsetzen.

B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

dominieren

Meaning

to have power or control over something or someone

Example

The company dominates the smartphone market.

Das Unternehmen dominiert den Smartphone-Markt.

B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

Offenlegung

Meaning

the action of making something known or public

Example

The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.

Die Offenlegung des finanziellen Status des Unternehmens wurde verzögert.