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B1 noun /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

district

Bezirk
Meaning
a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries
Example
She lives in the northern district of the city.
Sie lebt im nördlichen Bezirk der Stadt.
B1 noun /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

demonstration

Demonstration, Protest
Meaning
the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest
Example
The workers organized a demonstration for better wages.
Die Arbeiter organisierten eine Demonstration für bessere Löhne.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /dʌl/

Dull

langweilig; monoton; fade; stumpf; dumm;
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious
Example
The lecture was very dull and boring.
Der Vortrag war sehr langweilig und langweilig.
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.
B1 verb /ˈdekəreɪt/

decorate

dekorieren
Meaning
to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments
Example
We will decorate the room for the party.
Wir werden das Zimmer für die Party dekorieren.
B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

abendessen
Meaning
to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day
Example
We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.
Wir essen normalerweise um sieben Uhr abends zu Abend.
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

Nachfrage; der Wunsch der Verbraucher nach Waren oder Dienstleistungen
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
Die Nachfrage nach Bio-Lebensmitteln ist in den letzten Jahren erheblich gestiegen.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

hingegeben
Meaning
devoted to a cause, task, or purpose
Example
She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.
Sie ist eine hingebungsvolle Lehrerin, die für ihre Schüler über sich hinausgeht.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

Desoxyribonukleinsäure
Meaning
Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.
Example
Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.
Wissenschaftler extrahierten DNA aus den alten Knochen.
B1 verb /dɪˈfaɪn/

define

definieren
Meaning
to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly
Example
The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.
Der Lehrer bat den Schüler, das Wort 'Demokratie' zu definieren.
B1 verb /dæm/

damn

verdammen / Fluch
Meaning
to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis
Example
He damned the unfair system in his speech.
Er verdammte das ungerechte System in seiner Rede.
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

digitale Werkzeuge
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
Schulen integrieren digitale Werkzeuge, um das Lernen zu verbessern.
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

Salatdressing / Gewürzmischung
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
Sie hat einen köstlichen Salat mit italienischem Dressing zubereitet.
B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

definitiv
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
Ich werde definitiv an dem Treffen morgen teilnehmen.
B1 adverb /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

Dangerously

gefährlich
Meaning
in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily
Example
He was driving dangerously fast on the highway.
Er fuhr gefährlich schnell auf der Autobahn.
B1 verb /dɪˈnaɪ/

deny

leugnen
Meaning
to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue
Example
He denied stealing the money.
Er leugnete, das Geld gestohlen zu haben.
B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

Entdeckungen
Meaning
The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.
Example
His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.
Seine Entdeckungen revolutionierten mehrere Bereiche.
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.
B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

demonstrieren
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
Der Lehrer demonstrierte das Experiment der Klasse.
B1 noun /ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/

deadlines

Fristen
Meaning
The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
Example
Setting deadlines helps finish tasks.
Das Setzen von Fristen hilft, Aufgaben zu beenden.
B1 adjective /draɪd/

dried

trocken
Meaning
without moisture; preserved by removing water
Example
She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration.
Sie fügte dem Glas einige getrocknete Blumen für die Dekoration hinzu.
B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

Wüste
Meaning
a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation
Example
The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.
Die Sahara-Wüste ist eine der größten heißen Wüsten der Welt.
B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

Nachteil
Meaning
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
Example
Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.
Die Dominanz des Urdu brachte die Bengalen in eine benachteiligte Lage.
B1 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/

decision-making

Entscheidungsfindung
Meaning
the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions
Example
The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company.
Die Entscheidungsfindung des CEO war entscheidend für den Erfolg des Unternehmens.
B1 verb /dɪsˈtrɪbjuːt/

distribute

verteilen
Meaning
to give out or spread something among several people or places
Example
The teacher will distribute the test papers.
Der Lehrer wird die Prüfungsblätter verteilen.
B1 verb /dɪˈliːt/

delete

löschen
Meaning
to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information
Example
He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer.
Er hat versehentlich alle Dateien von seinem Computer gelöscht.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

Disk / Datenspeichergerät
Meaning
a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically
Example
All the data is saved on a hard disk.
Alle Daten werden auf einer Festplatte gespeichert.
B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

nach unten
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
Der Ball rollte die Piste nach unten.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/

disabled

behindert
Meaning
having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
Example
The park has special facilities for disabled people.
Der Park hat spezielle Einrichtungen für behinderte Menschen.
B1 adjective ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk

democratic

demokratisch
Meaning
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
Example
Democratic governance ensures equal rights.
Demokratische Regierungsführung gewährleistet gleiche Rechte.
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.
B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

disziplin
Meaning
The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience
Example
Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.
Disziplin hilft, Fokus und Produktivität aufrechtzuerhalten.
B1 verb /dɪˈfɛnd/

defend

verteidigen
Meaning
To protect someone or something from harm or attack.
Example
The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.
Der Anwalt hat hart gearbeitet, um seinen Klienten zu verteidigen.
B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

detektiv
Meaning
a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes
Example
The detective solved the mystery in just two days.
Der Detektiv löste das Geheimnis in nur zwei Tagen.
B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

enttäuschen
Meaning
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased
Example
I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.
Ich hoffe, ich werde dich nicht mit meiner Leistung enttäuschen.
B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

Verteidigung; Schutz
Meaning
the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support
Example
The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.
Das Land verstärkte sein Verteidigungssystem gegen potenzielle Bedrohungen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

Diamant
Meaning
a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut
Example
She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
Sie trug einen Diamantring an ihrem Finger.
B1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

disappointment

Enttäuschung
Meaning
the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
Example
Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results.
Ihr Gesicht zeigte tiefe Enttäuschung, nachdem sie die Ergebnisse gehört hatte.
B1 verb /dɪˈvaɪd/

divide

teilen
Meaning
to separate into parts; to split or break apart
Example
Please divide the cake into eight pieces.
Bitte teilen Sie den Kuchen in acht Stücke.
B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

verzögern
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
Der Flug wurde wegen schlechten Wetters verzögert.
B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

Wunsch
Meaning
a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen
Example
He has a strong desire to travel the world.
Er hat den starken Wunsch, die Welt zu bereisen.
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.
B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

begeistert
Meaning
feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness
Example
She was delighted with the surprise gift.
Sie war begeistert von dem Überraschungsgeschenk.
B1 verb /daɪv/

dive

tauchen
Meaning
to plunge headfirst into water or another substance
Example
He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day.
Er beschloss, an einem heißen Tag in den Pool zu tauchen.
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.
B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

Freude; Vergnügen
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure
Example
The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.
Das Lachen der Kinder erfüllte ihr Herz mit purem Freude.
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.
B1 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

was jemand verdient, besonders Strafe oder Belohnung
Meaning
what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward
Example
He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.
Er hat schließlich seine verdiente Strafe für das Schummeln in der Prüfung bekommen.
B1 noun dɪˈmɒk.rə.si

democracy

Demokratie
Meaning
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Example
Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.
Demokratie gewährleistet gleiche Rechte für alle Bürger.
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.
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

Zerstörung; Vernichtung;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
Das Erdbeben verursachte weit verbreitete Zerstörung in der gesamten Stadt.
B1 adjective /drəˈmæt.ɪk/

Dramatic

dramatisch; plötzlich und überraschend; aufregend und beeindruckend
Meaning
relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive
Example
The dramatic sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.
Der dramatische Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel in leuchtenden Farben.
B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

Niederlage
Meaning
to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition
Example
The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
Die Armee konnte die feindlichen Truppen besiegen.
B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

differieren
Meaning
to be unlike or distinct from something else
Example
Opinions differ on this issue.
Die Meinungen differieren zu diesem Thema.
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.
B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

Frist; Abgabedatum;
Meaning
the latest time or date by which something should be completed
Example
The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.
Die Frist für die Einreichung des Projekts ist nächsten Freitag.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

Diagramm
Meaning
a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something
Example
The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.
Der Lehrer erklärte das System mithilfe eines klaren Diagramms.
B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

inländisch
Meaning
Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.
Example
Domestic investments stabilize the economy.
Inlandsinvestitionen stabilisieren die Wirtschaft.
B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

document

Dokument
Meaning
Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.
Example
She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.
Sie hat alle Ausgaben der Reise sorgfältig dokumentiert.
B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

Verteidigung
Meaning
The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.
Example
Defense was one of the central subjects.
Verteidigung war eines der zentralen Themen.
B1 noun, verb /ˈdɪskaʊnt/

discount

Rabatt
Meaning
A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.
Example
The store offered a 20% discount on all electronics.
Der Laden bot einen Rabatt von 20 % auf alle Elektronikprodukte an.
B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

Abteilung
Meaning
the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
Example
The company has a separate division for research and development.
Das Unternehmen hat eine separate Abteilung für Forschung und Entwicklung.
B1 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

determined

entschlossen
Meaning
Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.
Example
She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles.
Sie war entschlossen, ihr Studium trotz vieler Hindernisse abzuschließen.
B1 verb /dɪˈpɑːrt/

depart

abfahren
Meaning
to leave, especially to start a journey
Example
The train will depart at 9 a.m.
Der Zug fährt um 9 Uhr ab.
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.
B1 noun /dəˈrɛktər/ or /daɪˈrɛktər/

director

Direktor
Meaning
a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film
Example
The director gave final approval for the new movie script.
Der Direktor gab die endgültige Genehmigung für das neue Filmskript.
B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

fern
Meaning
far away in space or time; remote
Example
We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.
Wir konnten einen fernen Berg am Horizont sehen.
B1 adjective /ˈdefɪnət/

Definite

definiert; klar; spezifisch
Meaning
clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific
Example
We need a definite answer by tomorrow.
Wir benötigen eine definitive Antwort bis morgen.
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.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

flaches, dünnes und rundes Objekt
Meaning
a flat, thin, round object or surface
Example
He inserted the music disc into the player.
Er hat die Musik-CD in den Player eingelegt.
B1 verb /dɪˈspleɪ/

display

anzeigen
Meaning
to show or exhibit; to present for others to see
Example
The museum displays ancient artifacts.
Das Museum zeigt antike Artefakte.
B1 verb /dɪˈklɛər/

declare

erklären
Meaning
To announce something formally or officially.
Example
The government declared a state of emergency.
Die Regierung erklärte den Notstand.
B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

anspruchsvoll
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
Der Job ist sehr anspruchsvoll und erfordert lange Arbeitsstunden.
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.
B1 adjective /drʌŋk/

drunk

betrunken
Meaning
affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior
Example
He was too drunk to walk straight.
Er war zu betrunken, um geradeaus zu laufen.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈdiːp.li/

Deeply

tief; intensiv; tiefgehend
Meaning
to a great depth; intensely; profoundly
Example
She breathed deeply before making her decision.
Sie atmete tief, bevor sie ihre Entscheidung traf.
B1 verb /dɪˈzɜːrv/

deserve

verdienen
Meaning
To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.
Example
She worked hard and deserves recognition.
Sie hat hart gearbeitet und verdient Anerkennung.
B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

Abfahrt
Meaning
the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course
Example
The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.
Die Abfahrt des Zuges wurde wegen technischer Probleme um dreißig Minuten verzögert.
B1 noun /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

definition

Definition
Meaning
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept
Example
The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.
Das Wörterbuch gibt eine klare Definition des Wortes.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.ə.lɑːɡ/

Dialogue

dialog; gespräch
Meaning
a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject
Example
The political leaders engaged in meaningful dialogue to resolve the conflict.
Die politischen führer führten einen bedeutungsvollen dialog, um den konflikt zu lösen.
B1 noun /ˈdeə.ri/

Dairy

ein Gebäude oder Bauernhof, in dem Milch produziert wird; Produkte aus Milch; ein Geschäft, das Milch und Milchprodukte verkauft
Meaning
a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products
Example
The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood.
Die lokale Molkerei liefert frische Milch und Käse an die gesamte Nachbarschaft.
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.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

ekelhaft
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion
Example
The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.
Der Geruch aus dem Mülleimer war absolut ekelhaft.
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

sinken
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
Die Arbeitslosenquote sinkt weiterhin.
B1 verb /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver

liefern
Meaning
to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
Example
The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.
Der Kurier wird das Paket morgen liefern.
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪt/

Debate

Debatte
Meaning
a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points
Example
The political debate lasted for three hours with passionate arguments.
Die politische Debatte dauerte drei Stunden mit leidenschaftlichen Argumenten.
B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

verringern
Meaning
To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.
Example
The population of the town has decreased over the years.
Die Bevölkerung der Stadt ist über die Jahre gesunken.
B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

abhängig
Meaning
Being contingent on or influenced by something.
Example
The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.
Der Erfolg des Plans hängt vom Einsatz des Teams ab.
B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

anständig
Meaning
conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
Example
He found a decent job after months of searching.
Er fand nach Monaten der Suche einen anständigen Job.
B1 adjective /ˈdaɪɪŋ/

Dying

sterbend; im Sterben begriffen;
Meaning
approaching death; in the process of dying; fading away
Example
The dying plant needs water immediately.
Die sterbende Pflanze braucht sofort Wasser.
B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

spenden
Meaning
to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute
Example
She donates blood every three months.
Sie spendet alle drei Monate Blut.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

unehrlich; betrügerisch; täuschend
Meaning
not honest; fraudulent; deceitful
Example
The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.
Der unehrliche Verkäufer versuchte, ihnen ein kaputtes Auto zu verkaufen.
B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

Spende; Beitrag
Meaning
something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving
Example
The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.
Die großzügige Spende half dem Krankenhaus, neue medizinische Geräte zu kaufen.
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.
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.