B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

Verkleidung; Tarnung

Meaning

a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth

Example

The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.

Der Spion trug ein ausgeklügeltes Kostüm, um nicht von seinen Feinden erkannt zu werden.

B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

Erklärung; Ankündigung; Proklamation

Meaning

a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation

Example

The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.

Die Unabhängigkeitserklärung des Präsidenten markierte einen historischen Moment für die Nation.

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 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

zerbrechlich

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

Example

The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.

Die Vase ist sehr zerbrechlich, also handle sie vorsichtig.

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.

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 /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 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 /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 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 /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 /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

Glück

Meaning

a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood

Example

He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.

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

B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

Pfeil/plötzlich rennen

Meaning

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

Example

The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.

Die Katze lief schnell über die Straße, um dem Auto zu entkommen.

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 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 /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

defensiv

Meaning

used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized

Example

He became defensive when criticized about his work.

Er wurde defensiv, als er wegen seiner Arbeit kritisiert wurde.

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

Scheidung

Meaning

the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage

Example

After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.

Nach Jahren der Konflikte beschlossen sie, sich scheiden zu lassen.

B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

Missbilligung

Meaning

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

Example

Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.

Ihre Eltern zeigten deutliche Missbilligung gegenüber ihrer Entscheidung, das College abzubrechen.

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 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.

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.

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 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 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 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 noun /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

Doppeldeckerbus

Meaning

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

Example

The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.

Der rote Doppeldeckerbus ist ein berühmtes Symbol von London.

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.

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 /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

abtrennen

Meaning

to separate or remove something from something else

Example

She detached the page from the notebook.

Sie hat die Seite aus dem Notizbuch abgetrennt.

B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

verdauungsfördernd

Meaning

Relating to the digestion of food.

Example

Digestive enzymes help break down food.

Verdauungsenzyme helfen dabei, Nahrung abzubauen.

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 /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

Kündigung, Ablehnung

Meaning

the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant

Example

His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.

Seine ungerechte Kündigung führte zu einer Klage gegen das Unternehmen.

B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

zweifelhaft; unsicher; sich unsicher fühlen über etwas

Meaning

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

Example

I am doubtful about the success of this project.

Ich bin skeptisch bezüglich des Erfolgs dieses Projekts.

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

ungehorsam

Meaning

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

Example

The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.

Das ungehorsame Kind weigerte sich, die Regeln zu befolgen.

B2 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

stören

Meaning

To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.

Example

Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.

Individuelle Bestrebungen stören die soziale Harmonie.

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 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

ausweichen

Meaning

to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly

Example

The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.

Der Boxer schaffte es, dem Schlag seines Gegners auszuweichen.

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 /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

abhängig; auf Unterhalt angewiesen

Meaning

a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others

Example

As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.

Als steuerpflichtiger Abhängiger konnte sie ihre eigene Steuererklärung nicht separat einreichen.

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 /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

Ekel

Meaning

a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant

Example

She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.

Sie drückte ihren Ekel über das korrupte Verhalten des Politikers offen aus.

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 /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

fleißig

Meaning

hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort

Example

She is a diligent student who studies every day.

Sie ist eine fleißige Studentin, die jeden Tag lernt.

B2 verb /drɪft/

drift

treiben

Meaning

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

Example

The boat began to drift away from the shore.

Das Boot begann, sich vom Ufer zu entfernen.

B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Entlein

Meaning

a young duck

Example

The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.

Die Mutterente führte ihre Entchen zum Teich.

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 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

offenlegen

Meaning

to reveal or make information known; to expose

Example

The company must disclose all financial information.

Das Unternehmen muss alle finanziellen Informationen offenlegen.

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 /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.

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.

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 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 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 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

Meaning

a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn

Example

The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.

Der Therapeut half ihr, mit der Depression durch kognitive Verhaltenstherapie umzugehen.

B2 noun /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 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 noun /droʊn/

Drone

männliche biene

Meaning

a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen

Example

The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.

Die Drohnen sammeln keinen Honig wie die Arbeiterbienen.

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 /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 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 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 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 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 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

krank; von einer Krankheit betroffen

Meaning

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

Example

The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.

Der kranke Baum musste aus dem Garten entfernt werden.

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 /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

Demografie

Meaning

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Example

Demographics help in targeted advertising.

Demografische Daten helfen bei gezielter Werbung.

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.

B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

Zehn-Cent-Münze

Meaning

a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents

Example

He gave me a dime for the phone call.

Er gab mir eine Zehn-Cent-Münze für das Telefonat.

B2 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

göttlich; heilig; göttergleich; in Verbindung mit Gott oder einer Gottheit

Meaning

heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity

Example

The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.

Die göttliche Schönheit des Sonnenuntergangs raubte ihnen den Atem.

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 /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 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 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 /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 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 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 noun /drɪl/

drill

Bohrer

Meaning

a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills

Example

The students took part in a fire drill at school.

Die Schüler nahmen an einer Feuerübung in der Schule teil.

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 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 /ˈdræs.tɪk/

Drastic

drastisch; schwerwiegend; weitreichend

Meaning

extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect

Example

The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.

Das Unternehmen ergriff drastische Maßnahmen, um die Kosten zu senken.

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.

B2 noun /duːm/

doom

Unheil

Meaning

A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.

Example

The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.

Die alte Prophezeiung sagte das Unheil der Stadt voraus.

B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

erkennen

Meaning

to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious

Example

The security system can detect movement in the building.

Das Sicherheitssystem kann Bewegung im Gebäude erkennen.

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/verb /dræft/

draft

Entwurf

Meaning

A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.

Example

She finished the first draft of her novel.

Sie hat den ersten Entwurf ihres Romans fertiggestellt.

B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

Entwicklungsregionen

Meaning

Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development

Example

Pollution affects developing regions the most.

Verschmutzung betrifft am meisten Entwicklungsregionen.

B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

widmen

Meaning

to give time, effort, or resources to something

Example

She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.

Sie widmet einen großen Teil ihrer Zeit der Hilfe für die Armen.

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 /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

Delegation

Meaning

A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.

Example

The delegation presented their country's agenda.

Die Delegation präsentierte die Agenda ihres Landes.

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 /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 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 /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

Störung

Meaning

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

Example

The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.

Die Proteste endeten in einer Störung, als die Menge gewalttätig wurde.

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 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 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.

B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

verachten

Meaning

to regard with contempt; to hate strongly

Example

She despises dishonesty in all its forms.

Sie verachtet Unehrlichkeit in allen Formen.

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 adjective /dɪm/

Dim

schwach; wenig Licht; matt

Meaning

not bright; having little light; faint

Example

The room was dim with only a small candle for light.

Der Raum war schwach erleuchtet, nur eine kleine Kerze spendete Licht.

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 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 /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

geschieden

Meaning

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

Example

She has been divorced for five years.

Sie ist seit fünf Jahren geschieden.

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 /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 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

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 /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 /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

Lastschrift; Schuld; Abhebung

Meaning

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

Example

The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.

Die Bank zeigte einen Debitbetrag von fünfzig Dollar von meinem Girokonto.

B2 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

blenden

Meaning

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

Example

The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.

Die Tricks des Magiers haben das Publikum geblendet.

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 /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

Fehler

Meaning

a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something

Example

The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.

Der Fertigungsfehler führte dazu, dass das Produkt nach nur einer Woche fehlschlug.

B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

Diagnose

Meaning

The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.

Example

The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.

Die Diagnose bestätigte, dass sie Diabetes hatte.

B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

katastrophal

Meaning

extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage

Example

The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.

Der Hurrikan hatte katastrophale Auswirkungen auf die Stadt.

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 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 noun /dəˈmeɪn/

domain

Bereich

Meaning

An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.

Example

Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.

Mathematik ist ihr Hauptbereich der Expertise.

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.

B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

Datenpanne

Meaning

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

Example

A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.

Ein Datenleck hat Millionen von Benutzerpasswörtern offengelegt.

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 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

vielfältig

Meaning

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

Example

Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.

Verschiedene Industrien stärken die wirtschaftliche Resilienz.

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.