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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.
C1 adjective dɪ ˈskrɛʃ.ən.er.i

discretionary

diskretionär
Meaning
Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.
Example
He set aside some discretionary income for travel.
Er hat etwas diskretionäres Einkommen für Reisen beiseitegelegt.
A2 noun /dɪˈɡriː/

degree

Grad / Niveau
Meaning
an amount or level of something; an academic qualification
Example
She earned a degree in engineering.
Sie hat einen Abschluss in Ingenieurwesen gemacht.
C1 noun /ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

deportation

Abschiebung
Meaning
The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.
Example
The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism.
Die Abschiebung von Hunderten von Arbeitern löste internationale Kritik aus.
C2 noun /dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/

depositor

Einleger
Meaning
a person who places money in a bank or financial institution
Example
The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.
Die Bank bietet eine Versicherung, um die Gelder der Einleger zu schützen.
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

Dolch
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
Der antike Krieger trug einen silbernen Dolch.
C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

Missbilligung / Abneigung
Meaning
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
Example
The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.
Die neue Politik geriet in Misskredit bei der Öffentlichkeit.
B1 verb /dɪɡ/

dig

graben
Meaning
to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.
Example
They decided to dig a hole for the new tree.
Sie entschieden sich, ein Loch für den neuen Baum zu graben.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

gefleckt
Meaning
Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.
Example
The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.
Der Waldboden war mit Sonnenlicht gefleckt.
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.
B1 noun /dɪˈskʌvəri/

discovery

Entdeckung
Meaning
The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
Example
The discovery of penicillin changed medical history.
Die Entdeckung des Penicillins hat die Medizingeschichte verändert.
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.
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

verunstalten
Meaning
to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it
Example
The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.
Die Vandalen verunstalteten die Wand mit Graffiti.
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.
B1 noun ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz

demonstrations

Demonstrationen
Meaning
The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.
Example
Demonstrations occurred on March 11.
Demonstrationen fanden am 11. März statt.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

discursive

abschweifend
Meaning
Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.
Example
His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow.
Seine abschweifende Art machte den Vortrag schwer zu folgen.
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.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Deficiency

Mangel; Defizit; Unzulänglichkeit
Meaning
a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency
Example
The doctor diagnosed a vitamin D deficiency in the patient's blood test.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte einen Vitamin-D-Mangel im Bluttest des Patienten.
C1 noun /ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

dispensation

Ausnahme
Meaning
An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.
Example
The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness.
Die Schule gewährte ihm aufgrund einer Erkrankung eine besondere Ausnahmegenehmigung, die Prüfung zu versäumen.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

hingebungsvoll
Meaning
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
Example
She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.
Sie ist eine hingebungsvolle Mutter, die immer ihre Kinder an erste Stelle setzt.
C1 noun /ˌdev.əˈtiː/

Devotee

Anhänger; Verehrer
Meaning
a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something
Example
As a devotee of classical music, she attended every concert in the city.
Als Anhängerin der klassischen Musik besuchte sie jedes Konzert in der Stadt.
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.
C1 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

Herausforderung
Meaning
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
Example
The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.
Der Protest war ein Akt der Herausforderung gegen das Unrecht.
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

verdünnen
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
Du solltest den Saft mit Wasser verdünnen, bevor du ihn den Kindern servierst.
C1 noun /djuːˈɛt/

duet

Duett
Meaning
a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists
Example
They sang a beautiful duet together on stage.
Sie sangen zusammen ein wunderschönes Duett auf der Bühne.
C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

schlimm; dringend; schrecklich
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
Das Land steht vor einer schlimmen wirtschaftlichen Krise.
C2 noun /dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

dendrology

Dendrologie
Meaning
the scientific study of trees and woody plants
Example
He is studying dendrology at the university.
Er studiert Dendrologie an der Universität.
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 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.
A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

niederländisch
Meaning
relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language
Example
She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.
Sie genießt niederländische Gemälde aus dem 17. Jahrhundert.
C1 adjective /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

derisive

spöttisch
Meaning
Expressing contempt or ridicule.
Example
She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.
Sie gab ein spöttisches Lachen über seinen Versuch zu singen.
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.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

Datenbank
Meaning
a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically
Example
The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.
Die Kundendaten des Unternehmens werden in einer sicheren Datenbank gespeichert.
C2 verb /dɪˈkæmp/

decamp

abhauen
Meaning
To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.
Example
The thief decamped before the police arrived.
Der Dieb ist abgehauen, bevor die Polizei kam.
C2 noun /ˈdjʊərəns/

durance

Gefängnis
Meaning
imprisonment or confinement
Example
The prisoner spent years in durance before his release.
Der Gefangene verbrachte Jahre im Gefängnis, bevor er entlassen wurde.
C2 noun /ˈdræɡˌnɛt/

dragnet

Durchsuchung
Meaning
A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.
Example
The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives.
Die Polizei startete eine Durchsuchung, um die Flüchtigen zu fangen.
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.
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 /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

decimation

Vernichtung
Meaning
The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.
Example
The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.
Die Vernichtung der Stadt ließ Tausende obdachlos zurück.
C1 noun /dɪˈluːʒən/

delusion

Täuschung
Meaning
A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.
Example
He lived under the delusion that he was invincible.
Er lebte unter der Täuschung, dass er unbesiegbar war.
C1 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/

Delicacy

Zartheit; eine ausgesuchte oder teure Speise;
Meaning
fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling
Example
The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.
Der Koch bereitete eine lokale Delikatesse zu, die in der gesamten Region berühmt war.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

desinteressiert
Meaning
not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral
Example
The judge remained disinterested in the case.
Der Richter blieb im Fall desinteressiert.
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 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

Waghalsiger
Meaning
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
Example
The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.
Der Stunt wurde von einem berühmten Waghalsigen durchgeführt.
C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

entstellen
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance of something
Example
The fire disfigured the old building.
Das Feuer hat das alte Gebäude entstellt.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

entmutigt
Meaning
Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.
Example
After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.
Nach der Niederlage sah das Team entmutigt aus.
C2 noun /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

divination

Wahrsagung
Meaning
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
Example
Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions.
Frühere Völker vertrauten oft auf Wahrsagung, um wichtige Entscheidungen zu treffen.
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 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 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.
C2 noun /drɛɡz/

dregs

Rückstände
Meaning
the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something
Example
He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving.
Er trank die Rückstände des Kaffees, bevor er ging.
C2 noun /ˈdoʊneɪtər/

donator

Spender
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.
Example
The donator wished to remain anonymous after contributing a large sum.
Der Spender wollte nach der Überweisung einer großen Summe anonym bleiben.
B1 verb /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

determine

bestimmen
Meaning
to decide; to find out exactly
Example
We must determine the cause of the problem.
Wir müssen die Ursache des Problems bestimmen.
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.
C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

festnehmen
Meaning
to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority
Example
The police detained the suspect for questioning.
Die Polizei hat den Verdächtigen zur Befragung festgenommen.
B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

differenzieren
Meaning
To recognize or make a distinction between things.
Example
It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.
Es ist wichtig, zwischen Fakten und Meinungen zu differenzieren.
C1 noun /doʊ/

doe

Reh
Meaning
a female deer, especially an adult one
Example
The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow.
Das Reh und ihr Kitz grasten auf der Wiese.
B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

Deodorant
Meaning
a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors
Example
She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.
Sie trug Deodorant, bevor sie ins Fitnessstudio ging, um während des Trainings frisch zu bleiben.
C2 noun /dɪˈmeɪn/

demesne

Land, das mit einem Herrenhaus verbunden ist
Meaning
Land attached to a manor and retained for the owner's use.
Example
The castle was surrounded by its vast demesne.
Das Schloss war von seinem weiten Land, das mit einem Herrenhaus verbunden ist, umgeben.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/

diabolic

diabolisch
Meaning
Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the devil.
Example
The villain devised a diabolic scheme.
Der Bösewicht ersann einen diabolischen Plan.
B1 noun /ˈdɛv.əl/

devil

Teufel
Meaning
An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.
Example
The story warned children about making deals with the devil.
Die Geschichte warnte die Kinder davor, mit dem Teufel Geschäfte zu machen.
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.
A2 noun /daʊt/

Doubt

Zweifel; Misstrauen; Verdacht
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion
Example
There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.
Es gab keinen Zweifel in ihrem Geist, dass sie die richtige Entscheidung getroffen hatte.
C1 adverb /ˈduːli/

Duly

ordnungsgemäß, pünktlich
Meaning
in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time
Example
The documents were duly signed and submitted.
Die Dokumente wurden ordnungsgemäß unterschrieben und eingereicht.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɒndənt/

despondent

niedergeschlagen
Meaning
feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement
Example
She felt despondent after losing her job.
Sie fühlte sich niedergeschlagen, nachdem sie ihren Job verloren hatte.
C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

destillieren
Meaning
To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.
Example
The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.
Die Fabrik destilliert Wasser, um es trinkbar zu machen.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

peinlich
Meaning
Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
Seine peinlichen Fragen brachten alle dazu, sich unbehaglich in ihren Sitzen zu rühren.
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.
B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

Jahrzehnt
Meaning
A period of ten years.
Example
The country has changed a lot in the past decade.
Das Land hat sich im letzten Jahrzehnt stark verändert.
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

dejection

Deprimiert
Meaning
a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits
Example
She sat in a state of dejection after hearing the bad news.
Sie saß in einem Zustand der Deprimiertheit, nachdem sie die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

Detonation
Meaning
The act of exploding or causing something to explode.
Example
The sudden detonation shook the entire building.
Die plötzliche Detonation erschütterte das ganze Gebäude.
B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

schleppen
Meaning
to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long
Example
She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
Sie musste den schweren Koffer die Treppe hinauf schleppen.
C1 adjective /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

Dashing

elegant; attraktiv; mutig;
Meaning
stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming
Example
He looked dashing in his new suit.
Er sah in seinem neuen Anzug eleganter aus.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

verlangsamen
Meaning
to reduce speed; to slow down
Example
The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.
Das Auto begann, langsamer zu werden, als es sich der Ampel näherte.
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

abgrenzen
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
Der Vertrag wurde unterzeichnet, um die Grenzen der beiden Länder festzulegen.
C2 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

beherrschen
Meaning
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
Example
He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.
Er neigt dazu, über seine jüngeren Kollegen zu herrschen.
B1 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

entwickeln
Meaning
the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced
Example
She is developing new skills in programming.
Sie entwickelt neue Fähigkeiten in der Programmierung.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /def/

Deaf

taub; mit Schwierigkeiten beim Hören
Meaning
unable to hear; having a hearing impairment
Example
The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language.
Das taube Kind lernte, mit Gebärdensprache zu kommunizieren.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

Disproportion
Meaning
a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality
Example
There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.
Es gibt eine klare Disproportion zwischen Reichen und Armen in vielen Gesellschaften.
C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

Deklamation
Meaning
a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect
Example
Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.
Ihre Deklamation fesselte das Publikum beim Wettbewerb.
B1 noun /dʌst/

dust

Staub
Meaning
Fine particles of matter.
Example
Road dust is a major pollutant in urban areas.
Straßenstaub ist ein wichtiger Schadstoff in städtischen Gebieten.
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 /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

Schande; Unwürdigkeit; Peinlichkeit
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
Seine Festnahme brachte Schande über seine ganze Familie und seinen Ruf.
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

riskant
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
Investieren in diese Firma scheint im Moment ziemlich riskant zu sein.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

Zweisilbiges Wort
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
Das Wort ‚glücklich‘ ist ein zweisilbiges Wort.
B2 verb, noun /dɒn/

don

anziehen / Anführer
Meaning
to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person
Example
She donned her coat before leaving.
Sie zog ihren Mantel an, bevor sie ging.
B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

absteigen
Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
Die Wanderer stiegen den steilen Bergpfad hinab.
C2 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

enthaaren
Meaning
to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means
Example
She decided to depilate her legs before the event.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Beine vor der Veranstaltung zu depilieren.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

Datenpunkt
Meaning
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
Example
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.
Jeder Datenpunkt in der Umfrage wurde sorgfältig analysiert.
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪts/

debates

Debatten
Meaning
Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.
Example
Debates on governance lasted throughout the session.
Debatten über die Regierungsführung dauerten die gesamte Sitzung.
C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

Doppelmoral
Meaning
Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.
Example
Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.
Ihre Doppelmoral wurde während der Untersuchung aufgedeckt.
C2 adjective /dɪˈstreɪ/

distrait

abwesend
Meaning
deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief
Example
He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.
Er sah abwesend aus, nachdem er die traurigen Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

widerlegen, die Falschheit von etwas aufdecken
Meaning
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
Example
Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.
Wissenschaftler widerlegten den Mythos, dass Impfstoffe Autismus verursachen.
C2 verb /dɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

defoliate

entlauben
Meaning
to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals
Example
The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest.
Die Bauern entlaubten die Felder vor der Ernte.
A1 adjective /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

different

verschieden
Meaning
Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
Example
Her opinion was completely different from mine.
Ihre Meinung war völlig unterschiedlich von meiner.
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.
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 /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

hinterhältig
Meaning
Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.
Example
He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.
Er verwendete einen hinterhältigen Plan, um die Kontrolle über das Unternehmen zu übernehmen.
B1 adjective dɪˈleɪd

delayed

verspätet
Meaning
Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.
Example
The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.
Die Artemis-Mission wurde aufgrund technischer Herausforderungen verspätet.
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.
C1 noun /ˈdɛdlɒk/

deadlock

Stall
Meaning
a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement
Example
Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise.
Die Verhandlungen erreichten einen Stall, nachdem keine der Parteien einem Kompromiss zustimmte.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Dalliance

Affäre; Flirt; flüchtige Beziehung
Meaning
a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment
Example
His dalliance with photography lasted only a few months before he lost interest.
Seine Affäre mit der Fotografie dauerte nur wenige Monate, bevor er das Interesse verlor.
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

Desinteresse
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
Sein Desinteresse an dem Projekt war offensichtlich.
C2 verb /dʌn/

dun

eine Schuld einfordern
Meaning
to demand payment of a debt persistently
Example
The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.
Der Vermieter forderte mehrfach die unbezahlte Miete vom Mieter an.
C1 noun /ˈdiːvə/

diva

berühmte Sängerin
Meaning
a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star
Example
The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd.
Die Pop-Diva trat mit ihrem neuesten Hit vor einer jubelnden Menge auf.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

dorsal
Meaning
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
Example
Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.
Haie haben eine auffällige dorsale Flosse.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɜːrnəl/

diurnal

tagaktiv
Meaning
active during the day; occurring daily
Example
Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours.
Die meisten Vögel sind tagaktive Tiere, die während der Tageslichtstunden aktiv sind.
A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

Dutzend
Meaning
a group of twelve
Example
She bought a dozen eggs from the market.
Sie kaufte ein Dutzend Eier auf dem Markt.
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.
C2 verb /dɪˈstreɪn/

distrain

pfänden
Meaning
to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed
Example
The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent.
Der Vermieter pfändete die Möbel des Mieters wegen unbezahlter Miete.
B1 noun /ˌdes.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Destination

ziel
Meaning
the place to which someone or something is going; the ultimate purpose or end point
Example
Paris was their dream destination for their honeymoon trip.
Paris war ihr Traumziel für ihre Hochzeitsreise.
C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

Nach Wasser oder Mineralien mit einer Wahrsagerstab suchen; oder mit Flüssigkeit durchnässen oder löschen.
Meaning
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
Example
The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.
Der Bauer versuchte, im trockenen Feld nach Wasser zu suchen.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

auszahlen
Meaning
to pay out money, especially from a fund
Example
The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.
Die Organisation wird die Mittel an die betroffenen Familien auszahlen.
B1 noun dɛt

debt

Schulden
Meaning
A sum of money that is owed or due.
Example
High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.
Hohe Schulden können zu einer Finanzkrise führen.
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.
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.
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.