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C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Flaute
Meaning
A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.
Example
After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.
Nachdem das Projekt gescheitert war, steckte das Team monatelang in der Flaute fest.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Diplomatic

diplomatisch; geschickt im Umgang mit Beziehungen
Meaning
relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships
Example
She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.
Sie gab eine diplomatische Antwort, um niemanden zu beleidigen.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

Gefahr
Meaning
The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.
Example
The hikers were in great danger during the storm.
Die Wanderer waren während des Sturms in großer Gefahr.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

dominant; einflussreich; am wichtigsten
Meaning
controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful
Example
The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.
Der dominante Spieler kontrollierte das gesamte Basketballspiel.
C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

Konfession, Wert
Meaning
a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency
Example
The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.
Die Kirche gehört einer protestantischen Konfession an.
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.
A1 preposition /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/

during

während
Meaning
throughout the course of a period of time
Example
I fell asleep during the movie.
Ich schlief während des Films ein.
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.
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.
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.
C2 verb /dɪˈkænt/

decant

dekantieren
Meaning
To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.
Example
She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass.
Sie goss den Wein vorsichtig in ein sauberes Glas.
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.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

dissipation

Verschwendung
Meaning
the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure
Example
The dissipation of his fortune left him in poverty.
Die Verschwendung seines Vermögens brachte ihn in Armut.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

verrücken
Meaning
to disturb the order or arrangement of something
Example
The wind disarranged her hair.
Der Wind hat ihr Haar durcheinander gebracht.
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.
C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

Verschlechterung
Meaning
The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.
Schlechte Wartung führt zu Materialverschlechterung.
B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

desinfizieren
Meaning
to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses
Example
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
Die Krankenschwester desinfizierte die Wunde, bevor sie einen Verband anlegte.
A2 noun /dɪʃ/

Dish

Teller
Meaning
a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food; a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal
Example
Please put the rice on the dish before serving.
Bitte legen Sie den Reis vor dem Servieren auf den Teller.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

disinherit

enterben
Meaning
to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property
Example
The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions.
Der Vater drohte, seinen Sohn wegen seiner rücksichtslosen Handlungen zu enterben.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant

widerspenstig; trotzig
Meaning
boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient
Example
The defiant student refused to follow the rules.
Der widerspenstige Student weigerte sich, den Regeln zu folgen.
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.
B2 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

Missachtung
Meaning
To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.
Example
He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.
Er ignorierte die Warnzeichen und fuhr weiter.
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.
C1 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

Dyslexie
Meaning
A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.
Example
The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.
Der Lehrer verwendete spezielle Methoden, um dem Schüler mit Dyslexie zu helfen.
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡərəl/

doggerel

vulgäre Verse
Meaning
Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.
Example
The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics.
Das Werk des Dichters wurde von den Kritikern als bloße vulgäre Verse abgetan.
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

diagnostizieren
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte ihn mit einer Lungenentzündung.
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

veruntreuen
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
Der Buchhalter wurde beschuldigt, Unternehmensgelder zu veruntreuen.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpər/

dapper

schick und gepflegt
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.
Example
He looked very dapper in his new suit.
Er sah in seinem neuen Anzug sehr schick aus.
C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

widersprechen
Meaning
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
Example
She agreed to help without demur.
Sie stimmte zu zu helfen, ohne Einwände zu erheben.
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 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.
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

degenerieren
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
Das einst blühende Reich begann, in Chaos zu degenerieren.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

Morgendämmerung
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
Sie brachen bei Morgengrauen zu ihrer Reise auf.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒdʒi/

Dodgy

verdächtig; fragwürdig; unzuverlässig; riskant oder gefährlich
Meaning
suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous
Example
That deal sounds dodgy to me.
Dieser Deal klingt für mich verdächtig.
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.
C1 noun /ˈdræm.ə.tɪst/

dramatist

Dramatiker
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history.
Shakespeare ist einer der größten Dramatiker der Geschichte.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

betrügerisch
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
Sie gab eine betrügerische Antwort, um die Wahrheit zu verbergen.
C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

Demurrage
Meaning
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
Example
The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.
Das Unternehmen musste Demurrage zahlen, weil es das Entladen der Waren verzögert hatte.
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.
C1 verb /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

domesticate

domestizieren
Meaning
to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use
Example
Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.
Menschen domestizierten Hunde vor Tausenden von Jahren.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

Despot
Meaning
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
Example
The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.
Der Despot regierte die Nation mit Angst und Gewalt.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

Dekapod
Meaning
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
Example
The lobster is a well-known decapod.
Der Hummer ist ein bekannter Dekapod.
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

schädigend
Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
Der Sturm verursachte schädigende Auswirkungen auf die Ernte.
A2 noun /dʌk/

Duck

Ente
Meaning
a waterbird with webbed feet and a broad flat bill
Example
The duck swam gracefully across the lake.
Die Ente schwamm anmutig über den See.
B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

Libelle
Meaning
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
Example
The dragonfly hovered over the pond.
Die Libelle schwebte über dem Teich.
C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

verachten
Meaning
to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)
Example
He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.
Er würde niemals diejenigen verachten, die weniger Glück als er hatten.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

der lachhaft
Meaning
deserving ridicule or mockery
Example
His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.
Seine Ausrede war so schwach, dass sie offensichtlich der lachhaft war.
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.
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

verformen
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
Die intensive Hitze begann, den Plastikbehälter zu verformen.
C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

göttlichkeit
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
Der Priester sprach über die Göttlichkeit der Seele.
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.
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 /dɪˈtraɪtəs/

detritus

Detritus
Meaning
Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.
Example
The riverbank was covered with detritus after the flood.
Das Ufer war nach der Überschwemmung mit Detritus bedeckt.
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.
A2 noun /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Donkey

Esel
Meaning
a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call
Example
The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.
Der Esel trug schwere Taschen den Berg hinauf.
C2 verb /ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/

deputize

jemanden als Stellvertreter ernennen
Meaning
To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.
Example
The sheriff decided to deputize several locals to help maintain order.
Der Sheriff beschloss, mehrere Einheimische zu deputieren, um die Ordnung aufrechtzuerhalten.
C1 verb /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/

denigrate

denigreren
Meaning
to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something
Example
He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues.
Er war schnell dabei, die Errungenschaften seiner Kollegen zu denigreren.
C2 verb /ˈdʌv.teɪl/

dovetail

perfekt passen
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals.
Ihre Pläne passen perfekt zu unseren Zielen.
C1 noun /ˈduːmz.deɪ/

Doomsday

der Jüngste Tag; der Tag des Weltuntergangs
Meaning
the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction
Example
The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually.
Der Prediger sprach über den Jüngsten Tag und die Bedeutung der spirituellen Vorbereitung.
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 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 /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 adjective /ˈdrɪəri/

dreary

trüb / düster
Meaning
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
Example
The long, dreary winter made everyone feel gloomy.
Der lange, düstere Winter machte alle traurig.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Distinct

ausgeprägt; einzigartig; klar; erkennbar
Meaning
separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique
Example
Each painting has its own distinct style and character.
Jedes Gemälde hat seinen eigenen, markanten Stil und Charakter.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

entmutigen
Meaning
to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
Failure should not discourage you from trying again.
Scheitern sollte dich nicht davon abhalten, es noch einmal zu versuchen.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛdˌpæn/

deadpan

ausdruckslos
Meaning
Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.
Example
She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice.
Sie erzählte den Witz mit einer völlig ausdruckslosen Stimme.
C1 noun, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

Schande
Meaning
a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something
Example
The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.
Der Soldat fühlte, dass er seiner Familie Schande gebracht hatte.
C1 adjective /dɪˈklærətɪv/

declarative

aussagend
Meaning
relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement
Example
A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion.
Ein aussagender Satz stellt einfach eine Tatsache oder Meinung dar.
C2 noun /dɪˈbɛntʃər/

debenture

Anleihe
Meaning
a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral
Example
The company raised capital by issuing debentures to investors.
Das Unternehmen sammelte Kapital, indem es Anleihen an Investoren ausgab.
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 /dɪˈprɛsənt/

depressant

Beruhigungsmittel
Meaning
A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.
Alkohol wirkt als Beruhigungsmittel auf das zentrale Nervensystem.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛmbəl/

dissemble

vorgetäuschen
Meaning
to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend
Example
He tried to dissemble his anger with a forced smile.
Er versuchte, seinen Ärger mit einem erzwungenen Lächeln zu verbergen.
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.
B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

dumm; stumm; idiotisch
Meaning
unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid
Example
She remained dumb during the entire meeting.
Sie blieb während des gesamten Treffens stumm.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

disqualify

disqualifizieren
Meaning
to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible
Example
The referee decided to disqualify the player for cheating.
Der Schiedsrichter entschied sich, den Spieler für das Schummeln zu disqualifizieren.
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈkwaɪət/

disquiet

Unruhe
Meaning
A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The strange silence filled the room with disquiet.
Die seltsame Stille füllte den Raum mit Unruhe.
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

befeuchten, dämpfen
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
Der Regen dampfte die Aufregung des Open-Air-Konzerts.
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

Entschlossenheit
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
Seine Entschlossenheit, Erfolg zu haben, war unerschütterlich.
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.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsperɪŋ/

Despairing

verzweifelt
Meaning
feeling hopeless; in despair
Example
She felt despairing after losing her job.
Sie fühlte sich verzweifelt, nachdem sie ihren Job verloren hatte.
C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

respektierte Person
Meaning
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Example
He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.
Er wird als der Doyen der modernen Literatur im Land angesehen.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

Verhalten
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
Ihr ruhiges Verhalten beeindruckte alle bei dem Treffen.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

trennen
Meaning
To separate or cut apart.
Example
The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.
Der Vertrag versuchte, die beiden feindlichen Regionen zu trennen.
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 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 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.
A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

tänzerin
Meaning
a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form
Example
The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.
Die Tänzerin trat anmutig auf der Bühne auf.
C2 noun /dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/

debauchery

Völlerei
Meaning
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice
Example
The novel depicts the debauchery of the aristocrats in the city.
Der Roman beschreibt die Völlerei der Aristokraten in der Stadt.
B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

tiefsee
Meaning
The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.
Example
Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.
Viele Tiefseetiere erzeugen Biolumineszenz, um zu überleben.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

verwirren
Meaning
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Example
The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.
Die schwierigen Fragen des Interviewers haben den Kandidaten verunsichert.
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.
C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

demografischer Übergang
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
Der demografische Übergang zeigt einen Wandel hin zu einer alternden Gesellschaft.
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.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

Abholzung
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
Abholzung beschleunigt den Verlust der biologischen Vielfalt.
C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

Einstellung
Meaning
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
Example
The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.
Die Einstellung des Dienstes enttäuschte viele Kunden.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

widersprechen
Meaning
To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.
Example
Several members dissented from the majority decision.
Mehrere Mitglieder stimmten gegen die Mehrheitsentscheidung.
C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

löschen / gießen
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
Die Feuerwehrleute löschten die Flammen mit Wasser.
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 /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/

Demerit

Fehler; Nachteil; Marke für einen Fehler oder ein Vergehen
Meaning
a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense
Example
The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.
Der Schüler erhielt ein Dämérit, weil er wiederholt zu spät zum Unterricht kam.
C2 noun /draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/

Dried Rose Petals

getrocknete Rosenblätter
Meaning
dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes
Example
The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals.
Das Dessert wurde mit getrockneten Rosenblättern garniert.
A2 noun /dɪər/

Deer

Hirsch
Meaning
a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male
Example
We saw a beautiful deer grazing in the meadow.
Wir haben einen schönen Hirsch auf der Wiese grasen sehen.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

verzweifelt
Meaning
in a way that shows despair or great need
Example
He called for help desperately after the accident.
Er rief verzweifelt nach Hilfe nach dem Unfall.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

absteigend
Meaning
Moving downward; going down or descending.
Example
The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.
Der Fluss folgte einem absteigenden Verlauf in Richtung des Tals.
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

Dissonanz
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
Die kulturelle Dissonanz führte zu Missverständnissen.
B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

duo
Meaning
a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment
Example
The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.
Das musikalische Duo spielte ihren neuesten Hit beim Konzert.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

respektvoll
Meaning
Showing or expressing respect and high regard.
Example
He was always deferential toward his teachers.
Er war immer respektvoll gegenüber seinen Lehrern.
C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

entweihen
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
Der Fluss wurde durch Industrieabfälle entweiht.
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.
C1 verb /doʊt/

dote

verwöhnen
Meaning
to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something
Example
She tends to dote on her grandchildren.
Sie neigt dazu, ihre Enkelkinder zu verwöhnen.
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.
B2 noun /duːm/

doom

Unheil
Meaning
A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.
Example
The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.
Die alte Prophezeiung sagte das Unheil der Stadt voraus.
B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

Einfahrt
Meaning
a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage
Example
The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.
Das Auto war in der Einfahrt neben dem Garten geparkt.
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.
C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

entwerten
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
Korruption kann die Werte einer Gesellschaft entwerten.