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.

C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

geschichtet

Meaning

arranged or classified in layers or strata

Example

Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.

Damals war die Gesellschaft stark geschichtet, basierend auf Klasse und Wohlstand.

C2 noun /ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/

verbiage

Schwafel

Meaning

Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.

Example

The contract was filled with unnecessary legal verbiage.

Der Vertrag war mit unnötigem rechtlichen Schwafel gefüllt.

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

Relevanz

Meaning

the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate

Example

The relevance of the information was clear to everyone.

Die Relevanz der Information war für alle klar.

C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

Nebenbeschäftigung

Meaning

a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work

Example

Painting is his avocation after office hours.

Malerei ist seine Nebenbeschäftigung nach den Bürozeiten.

C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

informieren

Meaning

to inform or notify someone

Example

The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.

Der Manager wird das Personal über die neuen Richtlinien informieren.

C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

numinos

Meaning

having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality

Example

The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.

Der Tempel hatte eine numinose Atmosphäre, die Ehrfurcht erweckte.

B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

autor

Meaning

a person who writes books, articles, or other written work

Example

The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.

Der Autor verbrachte drei Jahre mit dem Schreiben ihres Bestsellers.

B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

glaubwürdig

Meaning

Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.

Example

Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.

Ihre Geschichte war so detailliert, dass sie glaubwürdig klang.

C1 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

etwas, das die Kraft, Wirkung oder Aufregung reduziert oder verringert

Meaning

something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement

Example

The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.

Die Absage der Reise dämpfte ihre Begeisterung.

B1 noun /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

Pigeon

Taube

Meaning

a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities

Example

The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk.

Die Taube pickte Brotreste auf dem Bürgersteig.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

Achsel

Meaning

the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder

Example

He applied deodorant to his armpit.

Er trug Deo auf seine Achsel auf.

C2 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

im Zusammenhang mit der Volkssprache

Meaning

relating to ordinary people or everyday language

Example

The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.

Der Dichter benutzte eine Sprache, die mit der Volkssprache im Zusammenhang stand, um mit gewöhnlichen Lesern in Kontakt zu treten.

B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

Bombe

Meaning

an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction

Example

The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.

Die Bombe-Entschärfungseinheit hat das explosive Gerät vorsichtig entschärft.

C1 adjective /dɪˈmɛntɪd/

demented

dement / irrational

Meaning

behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement

Example

He looked demented after hearing the shocking news.

Er sah dement aus, nachdem er die schockierenden Nachrichten gehört hatte.

B2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/

Junction

Kreuzung

Meaning

a place where two or more roads or railway lines meet; a point where things join or connect

Example

Turn left at the junction to reach the shopping center.

Biegen Sie an der Kreuzung links ab, um das Einkaufszentrum zu erreichen.

B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

laut

Meaning

As stated by or in agreement with.

Example

According to the report, sales increased last quarter.

Laut dem Bericht sind die Verkaufszahlen im letzten Quartal gestiegen.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈzɛsti/

zesty

würzig

Meaning

Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor; full of energy and enthusiasm.

Example

The dish had a zesty flavor that everyone loved.

Das Gericht hatte einen würzigen Geschmack, der allen gefallen hat.

C1 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɑːɡətɪv/

interrogative

interrogativ

Meaning

Relating to or conveying a question; in grammar, used to form questions.

Example

She raised an interrogative eyebrow when she heard the news.

Sie hob eine interrogative Augenbraue, als sie die Nachricht hörte.

C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈʌv/

Thereof

davon

Meaning

of that; from that

Example

The contract and all amendments thereof must be signed.

Der Vertrag und alle Änderungen davon müssen unterschrieben werden.

C1 verb /ɪnˈtruːd/

intrude

einmischen

Meaning

To enter a place or situation where one is not wanted or not invited.

Example

He felt embarrassed to intrude on their private conversation.

Er fühlte sich peinlich berührt, in ihr privates Gespräch einzutreten.

A2 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər.i/

grocery

Lebensmittelgeschäft

Meaning

A store that sells food and household supplies.

Example

She went to the grocery to buy vegetables.

Sie ging zum Lebensmittelgeschäft, um Gemüse zu kaufen.

C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

Jungfräulichkeit

Meaning

The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.

Example

The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.

Das Gedicht feierte die Unschuld der Jungfräulichkeit.

B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkaʊt/

workout

Training

Meaning

a session of physical exercise or training to improve fitness or health

Example

She does a full-body workout every morning before work.

Sie macht jeden Morgen vor der Arbeit ein Ganzkörpertraining.

A2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

Löwe

Meaning

a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India

Example

The lion roared loudly in the savanna.

Der Löwe brüllte laut in der Savanne.

A1 verb /juːz/

use

benutzen

Meaning

to employ something for a purpose; to take advantage of

Example

I use my computer for work and entertainment.

Ich benutze meinen Computer für Arbeit und Unterhaltung.

C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

geizig; knausrig

Meaning

mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money

Example

He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.

Er ist zu geizig, um Geld für etwas anderes als das Notwendigste auszugeben.

C2 adjective /ˈtræktəbəl/

tractable

leicht zu kontrollieren oder zu beeinflussen

Meaning

easy to control or influence

Example

The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey.

Das Kind war überraschend leicht zu kontrollieren während der langen Reise.

B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

fruchtbar

Meaning

capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children

Example

The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.

Der fruchtbare Boden in dieser Region macht ihn ideal für den Anbau von Gemüse.

C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

Regal über dem Kamin

Meaning

A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.

Example

She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.

Sie stellte Familienfotos auf das Regal über dem Kamin.

B1 noun /ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Victim

Opfer

Meaning

a person who suffers harm, injury, or death as a result of an event or action

Example

The victim was taken to the hospital immediately.

Das Opfer wurde sofort ins Krankenhaus gebracht.

C2 noun /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/

reprobation

Verdammnis

Meaning

Strong disapproval or condemnation; rejection by God as beyond salvation.

Example

The teacher’s face showed clear reprobation at the student’s rude remark.

Das Gesicht des Lehrers zeigte deutliche Verurteilung angesichts der frechen Bemerkung des Schuelers.

C2 noun /ˌvɑːljəˈbɪləti/

volubility

Redseligkeit

Meaning

The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.

Example

His volubility made him a successful radio host.

Seine Redseligkeit machte ihn zu einem erfolgreichen Radio-Moderator.

B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

Katastrophe

Meaning

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

Example

The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.

Das Erdbeben war eine Katastrophe für die gesamte Region.

B2 noun /ˈtæd.poʊl/

Tadpole

Kaulquappe

Meaning

the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail

Example

The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.

Der Teich war voller Kaulquappen, die überall herumschwammen.

B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

gesellig

Meaning

Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.

Example

He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.

Er ist eine gesellige Person, die es liebt, neue Leute zu treffen.

A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

droge

Meaning

a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance

Example

The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.

Der Arzt verschrieb ein neues Medikament für die Krankheit.

C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

trügerisch

Meaning

Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.

Example

The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.

Das Argument des Politikers war trügerisch, es klang überzeugend, hatte aber keine wirklichen Beweise.

C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃəs/

dissentious

spaltend

Meaning

Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.

Example

His dissentious remarks divided the group further.

Seine spaltenden Bemerkungen teilten die Gruppe weiter.

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

exacting

anspruchsvoll

Meaning

demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision

Example

She is known for her exacting standards in design.

Sie ist bekannt für ihre anspruchsvollen Standards im Design.

A2 noun dɪˈveləpmənt

development

Entwicklung

Meaning

The process of developing or being developed; growth or progress.

Example

Development of Bengali society was hindered.

Die Entwicklung der bengalischen Gesellschaft wurde behindert.

B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

Friedhof

Meaning

an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery

Example

The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.

Der alte Friedhof in der Nähe der Kirche stammt aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.

C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

beschäftigen, in Anspruch nehmen

Meaning

To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.

Example

Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.

Sorgen um die Zukunft beschäftigen ihn ständig.

B2 noun /əˈfɛns/

offense

Vergehen

Meaning

an illegal act; a crime

Example

The offense was committed in broad daylight.

Das Vergehen wurde bei Tageslicht begangen.

B1 noun /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/

Usefulness

Nützlichkeit

Meaning

the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness

Example

The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project.

Die Nützlichkeit dieses Werkzeugs wurde während des Projekts deutlich.

C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

Kummer

Meaning

great sorrow or distress; troubles

Example

The company faced financial woes after the market crash.

Das Unternehmen hatte finanzielle Sorgen nach dem Marktabsturz.

C2 noun /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

panegyric

Lobeshymne, Panegyrik

Meaning

a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something

Example

The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers.

Der Autor schrieb eine Panegyrik über den Mut der Soldaten.

C1 noun /draɪ ˈtʃɪl.i/

Dry Chilli

getrocknete Chilischoten

Meaning

dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food

Example

The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy.

Das Rezept verlangt zwei getrocknete Chilischoten, um es scharf zu machen.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

metrisch

Meaning

Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.

Example

The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.

Der Dichter folgte sorgfältig den metrischen Regeln in seinen Versen.

C2 noun /ˈɛnsaɪn/

ensign

Flagge

Meaning

A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality; also a junior officer in the navy or coast guard.

Example

The ship raised its national ensign before leaving the harbor.

Das Schiff hisste seine nationale Flagge, bevor es den Hafen verließ.

B2 verb baɪnd

bind

binden

Meaning

To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.

Example

This force binds quarks together.

Diese Kraft bindet Quarks zusammen.

B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

Ärmel

Meaning

the part of a garment that covers the arm

Example

She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.

Sie krempelte ihre Ärmel hoch, bevor sie mit dem Kochen begann.

A2 noun /ˈmembər/

member

Mitglied

Meaning

a person or thing that belongs to a group or organization

Example

She is a member of the local sports club.

Sie ist Mitglied des lokalen Sportvereins.

B1 noun /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

neighborhood

Nachbarschaft

Meaning

a district or area around or near a particular place

Example

I grew up in a quiet neighborhood.

Ich bin in einer ruhigen Nachbarschaft aufgewachsen.

A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

besuchen

Meaning

to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call

Example

We plan to visit the museum this weekend.

Wir planen, das Museum dieses Wochenende zu besuchen.

A2 verb /smel/

smell

riechen

Meaning

to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor

Example

The flowers smell sweet.

Die Blumen riechen süß.

C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

Langlebigkeit

Meaning

Long life or long existence of something.

Example

Good habits contribute to health and longevity.

Gute Gewohnheiten tragen zur Gesundheit und Langlebigkeit bei.

B1 noun /dɒt/

dot

Punkt

Meaning

a small round mark or spot

Example

She drew a red dot on the paper.

Sie malte einen roten Punkt auf das Papier.

C1 noun /ˈpɛsəl/

pestle

Stößel

Meaning

A heavy tool with a rounded end used for crushing or grinding substances in a mortar.

Example

She used a pestle to grind the spices.

Sie benutzte einen Stößel, um die Gewürze zu mahlen.

C2 noun /ˈaɪ.lət/

islet

Inselchen

Meaning

A very small island.

Example

The fishermen rested on a tiny islet before continuing their journey.

Die Fischer ruhten auf einem kleinen Inselchen, bevor sie ihre Reise fortsetzten.

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.

B1 adjective /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

Principal

haupt; primär; am wichtigsten; chef

Meaning

main; primary; most important; chief

Example

The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.

Der Hauptgrund für das Treffen war die Diskussion über das Budget.

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

wichtig, herausragend oder auffällig

Meaning

Most important, prominent, or noticeable

Example

The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.

Der Bericht hob die wichtigsten Punkte der Diskussion hervor.

A2 noun /lʌk/

Luck

Glück

Meaning

success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions

Example

She had good luck with her job interview.

Sie hatte Glück bei ihrem Vorstellungsgespräch.

C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

symphonisch

Meaning

Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.

Example

The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.

Die Stimmen des Chores klangen symphonisch und füllten den Saal mit Schönheit.

A1 verb pleɪ

play

eine Rolle spielen

Meaning

To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.

Example

Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.

Artemis wird eine entscheidende Rolle in der Mars-Exploration spielen.

C1 noun /ˈen.mə.ti/

Enmity

Feindschaft

Meaning

a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility

Example

The enmity between the two families lasted for generations.

Die Feindschaft zwischen den beiden Familien dauerte über Generationen.

B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

Verteidiger

Meaning

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

Example

The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.

Der Verteidiger blockierte den Schuss und rettete das Tor.

B2 verb /siːz/

seize

beschlagnahmen

Meaning

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Example

The police managed to seize the stolen goods.

Die Polizei konnte die gestohlenen Waren beschlagnahmen.

C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

asynchron

Meaning

Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.

Example

Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.

Asynchrone Kurse ermöglichen es den Studenten, in ihrem eigenen Tempo zu lernen.

C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

Nachkommenschaft, Abkömmlinge, Erben

Meaning

A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.

Example

The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.

Die Lehren des Philosophen haben viele Generationen der Nachkommenschaft beeinflusst.

C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

Ehe

Meaning

the state of being married; matrimony

Example

They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.

Sie sind seit zwanzig Jahren glücklich im Ehebund vereint.

C1 noun /ˈɪn.fən.tri/

Infantry

infanterie

Meaning

soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively

Example

The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot.

Die Infanterie marschierte zu Fuß über das Schlachtfeld.

B2 verb /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

staunen

Meaning

To be filled with wonder or astonishment.

Example

People marvel at their surroundings.

Menschen staunen über ihre Umgebung.

C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

tödlich; fatal;

Meaning

deadly; fatal; capable of causing death

Example

The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.

Das Gift der Schlange ist tödlich für Menschen, wenn es nicht sofort behandelt wird.

C1 adjective /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

absurd

Meaning

so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing

Example

It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.

Es ist absurd zu glauben, dass die Erde flach ist.

A1 noun /ˈtɪkɪt/

ticket

Ticket

Meaning

a small piece of paper or card that gives the holder a right to access a service or event

Example

He bought a ticket to the concert.

Er hat ein Ticket für das Konzert gekauft.

C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

troposphäre

Meaning

The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.

Example

The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.

Die Troposphäre ist der Ort, an dem Wetterphänomene auftreten.

C2 noun /ˌɪn.ɪˈbraɪ.ə.ti/

inebriety

Trunkenheit

Meaning

the state of being drunk or intoxicated

Example

His frequent inebriety led to the loss of his job.

Seine häufige Trunkenheit führte zum Verlust seiner Arbeit.

A1 interjection /həˈloʊ/

hello

hallo

Meaning

a greeting or expression used when meeting someone or starting a conversation

Example

She answered the phone with a cheerful hello.

Sie nahm das Telefon ab und sagte fröhlich hallo.

A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

soldiers

Soldaten

Meaning

members of an army who serve their country in war or peace

Example

The soldiers marched proudly down the street.

Die Soldaten marschierten stolz die Strasse entlang.

B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

labor

Meaning

a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching

Example

The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.

Die Wissenschaftler führten ihre Experimente im gut ausgestatteten Labor durch.

C1 noun /ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

figurine

kleine Dekorfigur

Meaning

a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal

Example

She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina.

Sie kaufte eine Porzellanfigur einer tanzenden Ballerina.

B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

Schimpfwort

Meaning

An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.

Example

He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.

Er schrie ein Schimpfwort, als er sich den Zeh stieß.

C2 adjective /ˈhɔːri/

hoary

grau, alt

Meaning

gray or white with age; very old and respected

Example

The hoary oak tree stood as a witness to centuries of history.

Der alte Eichenbaum stand als Zeuge von Jahrhunderten der Geschichte.

B2 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

deshalb

Meaning

as a result; therefore

Example

He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.

Er hat nicht gelernt, und deshalb ist er in der Prüfung durchgefallen.

C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/

gangrene

Gangrän

Meaning

The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.

Example

If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene.

Wenn unbehandelt, kann die Wunde zu Gangrän führen.

B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

Mondfinsternis

Meaning

an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow

Example

We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.

Wir haben die Mondfinsternis von unserem Garten aus gesehen.

B1 verb /ˈrɛdʒɪstər/

register

registrieren

Meaning

To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.

Example

You must register for the conference before the deadline.

Du musst dich für die Konferenz vor der Frist registrieren.

A1 interjection /hɑː/

ha

Ha! (Ausdruck von Überraschung oder Freude)

Meaning

used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph

Example

Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us.

Ha! Ich wusste, dass du nicht widerstehen kannst, dich uns anzuschließen.

C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

unerschrocken, tapfer, entschlossen

Meaning

Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.

Example

The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.

Der unerschrockene Soldat kämpfte gegen alle Widrigkeiten.

B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

prosperieren

Meaning

to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters

Example

With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.

Mit harter Arbeit und Entschlossenheit gelang es ihr, in ihrer Karriere zu prosperieren.

B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

teilnehmer

Meaning

a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event

Example

Every participant in the marathon received a medal.

Jeder Teilnehmer im Marathon erhielt eine Medaille.

C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

Ärgernis; schrecklicher Anblick

Meaning

something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at

Example

The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.

Das verlassene Gebäude ist zu einem Ärgernis in der Nachbarschaft geworden.

C1 noun /fruˈɪʃən/

fruition

Verwirklichung

Meaning

The realization or fulfillment of a plan, project, or desire.

Example

Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came to fruition.

Ihr Traum, Ärztin zu werden, wurde endlich verwirklicht.

B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

Turm

Meaning

a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building

Example

The tower stood tall above the city.

Der Turm stand hoch über der Stadt.

C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

murmeln

Meaning

To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.

Example

She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.

Sie murmelte ein Gebet, bevor sie schlafen ging.

A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

Sonntag

Meaning

The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.

Example

We usually relax at home on Sunday.

Am Sonntag entspannen wir normalerweise zu Hause.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

zweifelhaft

Meaning

Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.

Example

She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.

Sie warf ihm einen zweifelhaften Blick zu, nachdem sie seine Ausrede gehört hatte.

C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

Feigheit

Meaning

lack of courage; behavior showing fear

Example

His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.

Seine Feigheit hinderte ihn daran, zu sprechen.

C1 adjective /ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

rambunctious

unruhig

Meaning

boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.

Example

The rambunctious children filled the house with noise.

Die unruhigen Kinder füllten das Haus mit Lärm.

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.

B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

exclusive

beschränkt auf eine bestimmte Person, Gruppe oder Gebiet; nicht mit anderen geteilt

Meaning

restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others

Example

The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach.

Das Hotel bietet exklusiven Zugang zu einem privaten Strand.

C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Indignity

Indignität; Demütigung; Erniedrigung;

Meaning

treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliation

Example

She refused to suffer the indignity of being searched without proper cause.

Sie weigerte sich, die Indignität zu ertragen, ohne einen triftigen Grund durchsucht zu werden.

B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

Reißverschluss

Meaning

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.

Example

Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.

Reißverschlüsse werden verwendet, um die Öffnung der Jacke zu verschließen.

B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

ordentlich; sauber

Meaning

in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely

Example

She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.

Sie arrangierte die Bücher ordentlich im Regal.

C2 noun /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

reprehension

Tadel

Meaning

The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.

Example

The teacher’s reprehension of the student’s behavior was justified.

Die Tadel des Lehrers über das Verhalten des Schülers war gerechtfertigt.

B2 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

abwechslungsreich; vielfältig

Meaning

showing differences; diverse; containing different types

Example

The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.

Das Museum hat eine abwechslungsreiche Sammlung antiker Artefakte.

B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

glücksspiel

Meaning

to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action

Example

He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.

Er entschloss sich, seine Ersparnisse auf dem Aktienmarkt zu riskieren.

B1 verb /rɪˈkʌvər/

recover

erholen

Meaning

To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain or save something.

Example

The world is struggling to recover from the pandemic.

Die Welt kämpft darum, sich von der Pandemie zu erholen.

C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

Unverschämtheit

Meaning

rude or disrespectful behavior

Example

The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.

Der Lehrer war schockiert über die Unverschämtheit des Schülers.

C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

bewegliches Gut / persönliches Eigentum

Meaning

a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves

Example

In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.

In der Vergangenheit wurden Sklaven als bewegliches Gut ihrer Besitzer betrachtet.

C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

Festigkeit

Meaning

Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.

Example

She faced adversity with great fortitude.

Sie hat die Widrigkeiten mit großer Stärke bewältigt.

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

Sonnenaufgang

Meaning

the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon

Example

We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.

Wir haben den schönen Sonnenaufgang vom Gipfel des Berges aus gesehen.

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

Selbstachtung

Meaning

A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.

Example

She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.

Sie weigerte sich, ihre Selbstachtung zu gefährden, indem sie ungerechte Behandlung akzeptierte.

C1 noun ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

prävalenz

Meaning

The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs

Example

The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.

Die Prävalenz von Altersproblemen erfordert sofortige Aufmerksamkeit.

A2 adverb /ˈlaʊdli/

loudly

laut

Meaning

in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume

Example

He spoke loudly so everyone in the room could hear him.

Er sprach laut, damit alle ihn hören konnten.

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

weltlich

Meaning

Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.

Example

He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.

Er war mehr an weltlichem Erfolg interessiert als an spirituellem Wachstum.