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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.
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

unordentlich
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
Er kam mit unordentlichen Haaren und zerknitterter Kleidung.
C1 verb /dɪˈzɪst/

desist

absehen
Meaning
to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable
Example
The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.
Der Richter befahl dem Unternehmen, von unfairen Praktiken abzusehen.
B1 verb /dɪp/

dip

eintauchen
Meaning
to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again
Example
She dipped her bread into the soup.
Sie tauchte ihr Brot in die Suppe.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

Deformation; körperliche Missbildung
Meaning
a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation
Example
The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.
Der Unfall verursachte eine dauerhafte Deformation in seiner linken Hand.
B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

entsorgen
Meaning
To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.
Example
He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.
Er entsorgte die alten Möbel verantwortungsbewusst.
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.
C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Desperado
Meaning
A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.
Example
The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.
Der Sheriff war entschlossen, den Desperado zu fassen, der die Stadt terrorisierte.
C1 verb /ˈdæŋɡəl/

dangle

hängen
Meaning
to hang loosely or swing freely
Example
The keys dangled from his belt.
Die Schlüssel hingen von seinem Gürtel.
B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

Delegierter
Meaning
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
Example
Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.
Jedes Land schickte einen Delegierten, um an der internationalen Konferenz teilzunehmen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

verrückt
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
Der verrückte Mann schrie Unsinn auf der Straße.
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 /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

Abstieg / Abstammung
Meaning
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
Example
The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.
Die Kletterer begannen ihren Abstieg vom Gipfel des Berges.
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.
C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

Beklagte
Meaning
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Example
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.
Der Beklagte plädierte auf nicht schuldig in Bezug auf alle gegen ihn erhobenen Anklagen.
C1 noun /ˈdek.ə.dəns/

decadence

Dekadenz
Meaning
Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
Example
The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite.
Der Roman beschreibt den Verfall der wohlhabenden Elite.
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.
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 /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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/

downtown

Stadtzentrum
Meaning
the central part of a city
Example
They spent the afternoon shopping downtown.
Sie verbrachten den Nachmittag mit Einkäufen im Stadtzentrum.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

das durch Feuchtigkeit in Flüssigkeit übergeht
Meaning
tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.
Zucker ist nicht deliqueszent, aber Salz kann es sein.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

dispassionate

unbeteiligt
Meaning
not influenced by strong emotion; impartial
Example
The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial.
Der Richter blieb während des gesamten Prozesses unbeteiligt.
C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

Begünstigter
Meaning
A person who receives a gift or donation.
Example
The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.
Der Begünstigte des Stipendienfonds drückte seine aufrichtige Dankbarkeit aus.
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.
C1 noun dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nənt

determinant

entscheidender Faktor
Meaning
A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.
Example
Education is a key determinant of success.
Bildung ist ein entscheidender Faktor für den Erfolg.
C1 adjective /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

discriminating

wählerisch
Meaning
Having refined taste or good judgment; able to recognize subtle differences.
Example
She is known for her discriminating taste in art.
Sie ist bekannt für ihren wählerischen Geschmack in der Kunst.
C2 noun /ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/

debutante

junge Frau, die ihre erste formelle Erscheinung in der Gesellschaft hat
Meaning
A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.
Example
The debutante wore a white gown at the ball.
Die Debütantin trug ein weißes Kleid auf dem Ball.
C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

Sezierung
Meaning
the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure
Example
The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.
Die Sezierung des Exemplars enthüllte wichtige Details über seine Struktur.
C1 verb, noun /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

discredit

diskreditieren
Meaning
To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.
Example
The scandal discredited the politician in the eyes of the public.
Der Skandal diskreditierte den Politiker in den Augen der Öffentlichkeit.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɪd.ju.əs/

deciduous

laubabwerfend
Meaning
Referring to trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn.
Example
Oak and maple trees are deciduous, shedding leaves in autumn.
Eichen- und Ahornbäume sind laubabwerfend und werfen ihre Blätter im Herbst ab.
C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

Verbrauch
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
Übermäßiger Gebrauch von Grundwasser führt zu einer Depletion der Wasserressourcen.
A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

nach unten
Meaning
on or to a lower floor of a building
Example
Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.
Bitte gehen Sie nach unten und warten Sie in der Lobby.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

verärgert
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
Sie sah verärgert aus, nachdem sie die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

wohnen
Meaning
to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
Example
They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.
Sie wohnen in einem kleinen Häuschen am See.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

disaffected

unzufrieden
Meaning
Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.
Example
The reforms were introduced to calm the disaffected youth.
Die Reformen wurden eingeführt, um die unzufriedene Jugend zu beruhigen.
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmɪtər/

decameter

Dekameter
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.
Example
The field was measured in decameters for accuracy.
Das Feld wurde in Dekametern zur Genauigkeit gemessen.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

Dialekt
Meaning
A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.
Example
He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.
Er spricht einen Dialekt des Bengalischen, der in ländlichen Gebieten verbreitet ist.
B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

Dokumentation
Meaning
material that provides official information or evidence
Example
The documentation for the project is available for review.
Die Dokumentation für das Projekt ist zur Überprüfung verfügbar.
C1 verb /dɔːnt/

daunt

abschrecken
Meaning
to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident
Example
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
Der steile Anstieg hat die erfahrenen Wanderer nicht eingeschüchtert.
C2 noun /ˌdɪʃəˈbiːl/

dishabille

unordentlich gekleidet
Meaning
The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.
Example
She answered the door in a state of dishabille, wearing just a robe.
Sie öffnete die Tür in einem Zustand unordentlich gekleidet, nur mit einem Morgenmantel.
C2 verb /ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/

dispossess

enteignen
Meaning
to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions
Example
The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land.
Das neue Gesetz drohte, vielen Bauern ihr Land zu entziehen.
B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

Dichte
Meaning
the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area
Example
The density of population in the city center is extremely high.
Die Bevölkerungsdichte im Stadtzentrum ist extrem hoch.
C1 noun dɪˈfleɪʃən

deflation

Deflation
Meaning
Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.
Example
Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending.
Deflation führt oft zu sinkenden Konsumausgaben.
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 /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 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

discerning

scharfsinnig
Meaning
having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well
Example
He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details.
Er ist ein scharfsinniger Leser, der subtile Details bemerkt.
B2 noun /ˈdɛpjʊti/

deputy

Stellvertreter
Meaning
A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.
Example
The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.
Der Stellvertreter wird das Meeting in der Abwesenheit des Managers leiten.
C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

entschärfen
Meaning
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
Example
The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.
Der Verhandlungsführer half, die angespannte Situation zu entschärfen.
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

betäuben
Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
Die hellen Lichter betäubten die Läufer, als sie das Stadion betraten.
C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

degradieren
Meaning
to reduce to a lower rank or position
Example
The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.
Der Manager beschloss, den Mitarbeiter aufgrund schlechter Leistung zu degradieren.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/

decagon

Dekagon
Meaning
A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.
Example
The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board.
Der Mathematiklehrer zeichnete ein perfektes Dekagon auf die Tafel.
B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

Bestürzung; Alarm
Meaning
concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm
Example
To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.
Zu unserer Bestürzung wurde das Konzert aufgrund schwerer Wetterbedingungen abgesagt.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

starker Regen; plötzlicher Regenschauer
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
Der plötzliche starke Regen überraschte alle und durchnässte die Veranstaltung im Freien.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

mangelhaft
Meaning
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
Example
His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
Seine Ernährung war mangelhaft an wichtigen Vitaminen.
B2 verb /dɪˈpɪkt/

depict

darstellen
Meaning
to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form
Example
The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.
Das Gemälde stellt einen schönen Sonnenuntergang über dem Meer dar.
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, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

Diskurs, Rede
Meaning
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Example
The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.
Der Professor hielt einen Vortrag über antike Philosophie.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈdʌlsɪt/

dulcet

sanft
Meaning
sweet and soothing (often used ironically)
Example
She was enchanted by his dulcet voice.
Sie war verzaubert von seiner sanften Stimme.
C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

Jünger; Anhänger
Meaning
a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
Example
The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.
Der berühmte Philosoph hatte viele Jünger, die seine Lehren weltweit verbreiteten.
C2 verb /deɪn/

deign

seiner Würde zuwider handeln
Meaning
to do something considered beneath one's dignity
Example
The king did not deign to reply to the commoner.
Der König gönnte sich nicht, dem gemeinen Mann zu antworten.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

dunkel und schmutzig; trübe in der Farbe
Meaning
dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color
Example
The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.
Das alte Gebäude hatte schmutzige Wände, die gestrichen werden mussten.
C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

Dämmerung; Abenddämmerung
Meaning
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
Example
They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.
Sie gingen am Strand während der Dämmerung, sahen den Sonnenuntergang.
C2 noun /dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/

decrepitude

Verfall
Meaning
the state of being old, weak, and worn out
Example
The once-great empire fell into decrepitude.
Das einst große Imperium fiel in den Verfall.
A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

Drama
Meaning
a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation
Example
She loves watching historical drama series.
Sie liebt es, historische Dramaserien zu sehen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

abwertend
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
Der Artikel enthielt abwertende Kommentare über den Politiker.
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

Dekoration; Zierde; Preis;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
Die Weihnachtsdekoration verwandelte den gewöhnlichen Raum in ein festliches Wunderland.
C2 adverb /ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

darkling

im Dunkeln
Meaning
In the dark or growing dark; dimly.
Example
The forest creatures moved darkling through the night.
Die Waldbewohner bewegten sich im Dunkeln durch die Nacht.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

düster; deprimierend; traurig
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
Das Wetter war düster mit starkem Regen und dunklen Wolken.
C2 noun /ˈdɛnɪzən/

denizen

Bewohner
Meaning
an inhabitant or resident of a particular place
Example
The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens.
Der Wald ist die Heimat vieler nachtaktiver Bewohner.
C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

Dogma
Meaning
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Example
The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.
Der religiöse Führer hielt sich streng an das traditionelle Dogma.
B1 noun /dɜːrt/

Dirt

Schmutz; Erde; unrein Materie
Meaning
a substance that makes something unclean; earth or soil; unclean matter
Example
After playing in the garden, the children were covered in dirt from head to toe.
Nach dem Spielen im Garten waren die Kinder von Kopf bis Fuß mit Schmutz bedeckt.
C2 noun /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

delineation

Delineation
Meaning
the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something
Example
The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate.
Die Delineation der Landschaft durch den Künstler war bemerkenswert genau.
C1 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

herunterspielen
Meaning
to make something seem less important than it really is
Example
The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.
Das Unternehmen versuchte, die Risiken des neuen Produkts herunterzuspielen.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

traurig
Meaning
Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.
Example
The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.
Das traurige Lied brachte Tränen in ihre Augen.
A2 noun /ˈdrʌɡˌstɔːr/

drugstore

Apotheke
Meaning
A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.
Example
I stopped by the drugstore to buy some cold medicine.
Ich ging zur Apotheke, um Erkältungsmedizin zu kaufen.
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 /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

entmutigen
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
Die ständigen Ablehnungsbriefe begannen, den jungen Schriftsteller zu entmutigen.
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

köstlich
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
Das Restaurant servierte eine köstliche Mahlzeit.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

verdrängen
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
Die neue Technologie wird viele traditionelle Fertigungsjobs verdrängen.
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 noun /ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

decasyllable

zehnsilber
Meaning
A line of verse with ten syllables.
Example
The poet often wrote in decasyllable form.
Der Dichter schrieb oft in Zehnsilber-Form.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

Hardliner
Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
Er ist ein eingefleischter Fan von klassischer Rockmusik.
B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

Tat; Heldentat; Rechtsdokument;
Meaning
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership
Example
His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.
Seine heldenhafte Tat rettete das Kind vor dem Ertrinken im Fluss.
A2 noun /ˈdɛsktɒp/

desktop

Desktop-Computer
Meaning
a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse
Example
I keep my documents on the desktop for easy access.
Ich bewahre meine Dokumente auf dem Desktop auf, damit ich leicht darauf zugreifen kann.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

debilitate

schwächen
Meaning
to weaken or make someone or something infirm
Example
The long illness debilitated his strength.
Die lange Krankheit schwächte seine Kraft.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Disappointed

enttäuscht
Meaning
sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected
Example
She was disappointed with her exam results.
Sie war enttäuscht über ihre Prüfungsergebnisse.
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 /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

dezentralisiert
Meaning
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
Example
The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.
Das dezentralisierte System ermöglichte mehr Kontrolle auf lokaler Ebene.
C1 noun /dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

dissemination

Verbreitung
Meaning
The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.
Example
The dissemination of false information is a major issue.
Die Verbreitung falscher Informationen ist ein großes Problem.
C2 noun /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

denouement

Auflösung
Meaning
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
Example
The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.
Das Ende des Romans war sowohl überraschend als auch befriedigend.
C1 verb /dɪˈfjuːz/

diffuse

verbreiten
Meaning
to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
Example
The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.
Der Duft von frischem Brot verbreitete sich im ganzen Haus.
B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

dicht
Meaning
In a closely compacted or crowded manner.
Example
The area is densely covered with trees.
Das Gebiet ist dicht mit Bäumen bedeckt.
B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

haltbar; widerstandsfähig; robust
Meaning
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong
Example
This durable fabric will last for many years.
Dieser haltbare Stoff wird viele Jahre halten.
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
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Decision

Entscheidung
Meaning
a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding
Example
Making the right decision required careful analysis of all available options.
Die richtige Entscheidung zu treffen, erforderte eine sorgfältige Analyse aller verfügbaren Optionen.
C1 noun /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/

deliberations

Überlegungen
Meaning
Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.
Example
Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.
Die Überlegungen zur Nachhaltigkeit dauerten stundenlang.
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪlri/

devilry

Teufelswerk
Meaning
Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.
Example
The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.
Die Kinder waren an Halloween voller Teufelswerk.
C2 adjective /dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

distensible

dehnbar
Meaning
Capable of being stretched or expanded.
Example
The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating.
Der Magen ist ein dehnbares Organ, das sich nach dem Essen ausdehnen kann.
C1 noun /ˈdɪŋɡi/

dinghy

kleines Boot
Meaning
a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat
Example
They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.
Sie ruderten das Dinghi zurück zum Yacht.
C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

abweichen
Meaning
To depart from an established course or normal pattern.
Example
He tends to deviate from the original plan.
Er neigt dazu, vom ursprünglichen Plan abzuweichen.
C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

Fleiß
Meaning
Careful and persistent work or effort.
Example
Success requires patience and diligence.
Erfolg erfordert Geduld und Fleiß.
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.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

Maschine, die Elektrizität erzeugt; eine Person mit großer Energie und Begeisterung
Meaning
A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.
Example
She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.
Sie ist die wahre Dynamo hinter dem Erfolg des Unternehmens.
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.
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 verb /dɪˈfreɪ/

defray

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.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/

documentary

Dokumentarfilm
Meaning
A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.
Example
We watched a documentary about climate change.
Wir haben einen Dokumentarfilm über den Klimawandel gesehen.
C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

drakonisch
Meaning
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
Example
The new regulations were criticized as draconian.
Die neuen Vorschriften wurden als drakonisch kritisiert.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/

disarray

Unordnung
Meaning
A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.
Example
His desk was in complete disarray.
Sein Schreibtisch war in völliger Unordnung.
C1 adjective /ˈdek.stər.əs/

dexterous

geschickt
Meaning
Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.
Example
A dexterous programmer can write complex codes effortlessly.
Ein geschickter Programmierer kann komplexe Codes mühelos schreiben.
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.
C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

deklamieren
Meaning
to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way
Example
The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.
Der Schauspieler deklamierte seine Zeilen mit großer Intensität.
A2 verb /ˈdʌbəl/

double

verdoppeln
Meaning
to make twice as much in size, number, or amount
Example
The company hopes to double its profits this year.
Das Unternehmen hofft, seine Gewinne in diesem Jahr zu verdoppeln.
B1 adjective /ˈdiː.teɪld/

detailed

detailliert
Meaning
Having many details; very thorough.
Example
The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation.
Der Bericht lieferte eine detaillierte Analyse der Situation.