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A1 verb /drɪŋk/

drink

trinken
Meaning
to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it
Example
I drink water every morning.
Ich trinke jeden Morgen Wasser.
C2 noun /ˈɡɪni/

guinea

Guinea (ehemalige britische Goldmünze)
Meaning
A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa
Example
The antique coin was worth one guinea.
Die antike Münze war eine Guinea wert.
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

blutlos
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
Die Revolution war überraschenderweise blutlos.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Indecision

Unentschlossenheit; Zweifel; Zögern
Meaning
the inability to make decisions quickly; uncertainty about what to do
Example
Her indecision about which job offer to accept caused her to miss both opportunities.
Ihre Unentschlossenheit, welches Jobangebot sie annehmen sollte, führte dazu, dass sie beide Gelegenheiten verpasste.
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

Träger; Inhaber eines Dokuments
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
Der Träger dieser Nachricht muss sie schnell überbringen.
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

untergraben
Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
Die Rebellen versuchten, die Regierung zu stürzen.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

compromise

kompromittieren
Meaning
To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.
Example
Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.
Übermäßiges Teilen kann deine Privatsphäre gefährden.
C2 verb /ˈræm.ɪ.faɪ/

ramify

sich verzweigen
Meaning
to spread or branch out into divisions or subdivisions.
Example
The river ramifies into several smaller streams.
Der Fluss verzweigt sich in mehrere kleinere Bäche.
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

stagnierend; unbeweglich; ohne Entwicklung
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
Das stagnierende Wasser im Teich war mit Algen bedeckt.
A2 noun ˈtem.pər.ə.tʃər

temperature

Temperatur
Meaning
The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.
Example
Rising temperatures affect agricultural output.
Steigende Temperaturen beeinflussen die landwirtschaftliche Produktion.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

mitgefühl
Meaning
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
Example
She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.
Sie drückte ihr Mitgefühl für die Opfer des Unfalls aus.
C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

attraktiv und verführerisch; faszinierend
Meaning
attractive and tempting; fascinating
Example
The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.
Der verführerische Duft von Rosen füllte den Garten.
C1 noun ɪnˌɛv.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

inevitability

Unvermeidbarkeit
Meaning
The quality of being certain to happen and impossible to avoid or prevent.
Example
The inevitability of change is a part of life.
Die Unvermeidbarkeit des Wandels ist ein Teil des Lebens.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

Voreingenommenheit, Vorurteil
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
Der Richter muss frei von Vorurteilen bleiben.
B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

abschaffen
Meaning
to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely
Example
The government decided to abolish the old tax system.
Die Regierung entschied sich, das alte Steuersystem abzuschaffen.
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

listig / schlau
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
Sie schenkte ihm ein listiges Lächeln.
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪd/

annoyed

verärgert
Meaning
feeling slightly angry or irritated
Example
She felt annoyed by the constant noise.
Sie war vom ständigen Lärm verärgert.
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

Nebenbeschäftigung
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
Malerei ist seine Nebenbeschäftigung nach den Bürozeiten.
A2 verb /əˈreɪndʒ/

arrange

anordnen
Meaning
to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare
Example
She arranged the flowers in a vase.
Sie ordnete die Blumen in einer Vase an.
B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

Reichtum
Meaning
The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Example
Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.
Vermögensbildung bedeutet, Vermögenswerte aufzubauen, die verdienen, während du schläfst.
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 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

winklig
Meaning
having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles
Example
The building has an angular design with sharp corners.
Das Gebäude hat ein angulares Design mit scharfen Ecken.
B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

konfrontieren
Meaning
to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict
Example
She had to confront her fears before making the speech.
Sie musste sich ihren Ängsten stellen, bevor sie die Rede hielt.
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪks/

polemics

Polemik
Meaning
the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
Example
The conference was full of polemics on economic reforms.
Die Konferenz war voller Polemiken über wirtschaftliche Reformen.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

retroactive

rückwirkend
Meaning
applying to a period before it was enacted or established
Example
The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases.
Das neue Gesetz wurde rückwirkend erlassen, um vergangene Fälle abzudecken.
C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

griesgrämiger Mensch
Meaning
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
Example
The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.
Der alte griesgrämige Mensch beschwerte sich über alles in der Nachbarschaft.
A1 noun /fəʊn/

phone

Telefon
Meaning
a device for communication, typically used to make calls or send messages
Example
I need to charge my phone.
Ich muss mein Telefon aufladen.
B1 noun /ˈlɪm.ɪt/

Limit

Grenze; Beschränkung
Meaning
a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed
Example
There is a speed limit on this road.
Es gibt eine Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung auf dieser Straße.
C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

stratifizieren
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
Die Forscher planen, die Daten nach Altersgruppen zu stratifizieren.
B1 noun /ˈkɪləɡræm/

kilogram

Kilogramm
Meaning
the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams
Example
The bag of rice weighs five kilograms.
Der Reissack wiegt fünf Kilogramm.
C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

Niederschlag
Meaning
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
Example
Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.
Die jährlichen Niederschlagswerte nehmen ab.
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

Somnolenz
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
Die Somnolenz nach einer schweren Mahlzeit machte es schwierig, sich zu konzentrieren.
A2 noun /əˈpɪə.rəns/

Appearance

Erscheinung; Präsenz; Auftreten
Meaning
the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event
Example
Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.
Ihr Erscheinen bei der Veranstaltung überraschte alle.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

overrun

überwuchern
Meaning
to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time
Example
The garden was overrun with weeds.
Der Garten war von Unkraut überwuchert.
C1 adjective /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

kurzsichtig, eingeschränkte Sicht
Meaning
lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness
Example
The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.
Die myopische Strategie des Unternehmens führte zu langfristigen Verlusten.
C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

Syntax
Meaning
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Example
Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.
Programmiersprachen folgen strengen Syntaxregeln.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Matriarchin
Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
Die Matriarchin der Familie traf alle wichtigen Entscheidungen.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

gefühllos
Meaning
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Example
His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.
Sein gefühlloser Kommentar hat sie tief verletzt.
B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

konsolidieren
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, seine Marktposition zu konsolidieren.
B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

assoziieren
Meaning
to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone
Example
I associate this song with summer.
Ich assoziiere dieses Lied mit dem Sommer.
C2 verb /ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

expurgate

säubern
Meaning
To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.
Example
The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.
Der Verlag beschloss, den Roman vor dem Nachdruck zu säubern.
C2 adjective /dɪˈkɔːrəs/

decourous

anständig
Meaning
characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners
Example
She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony.
Sie bewahrte während der Zeremonie eine anständige Stille.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

unexceptionable

einwandfrei
Meaning
Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable
Example
His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.
Sein Verhalten war einwandfrei während der Veranstaltung.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.θən/

Earthen

aus Erde oder Ton; im Zusammenhang mit Keramik
Meaning
made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials
Example
The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage.
Die Küche hatte schöne Töpfe aus Ton zur Aufbewahrung.
C2 verb /trəˈdjuːs/

traduce

verleumden
Meaning
To speak badly of someone or tell lies to damage their reputation.
Example
He was furious when he found out that his rivals had traduced him.
Er war wütend, als er herausfand, dass seine Rivalen ihn verleumdet hatten.
C1 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

prohibitive

verboten teuer
Meaning
Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.
Example
The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families.
Die Kosten für das Medikament sind für viele Familien unerschwinglich.
B1 noun /ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ/

advertising

werbung
Meaning
the activity of producing advertisements for products or services
Example
The company spends millions on advertising every year.
Das Unternehmen gibt jedes Jahr Millionen für Werbung aus.
C1 noun /læns/

Lance

Lanze
Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
Der Ritter stürmte vorwärts mit seiner Lanze bereit.
B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

unbeweglich
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
Das Auto blieb an der roten Ampel unbeweglich.
C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

nekropole
Meaning
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
Example
The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.
Die Archäologen entdeckten Artefakte auf der Nekropole der alten Stadt.
A2 noun ˈpræktɪs

practice

Übung
Meaning
The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.
Example
Daily practice improves fluency.
Tägliche Übung verbessert die Flüssigkeit.
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

einfach
Meaning
easy to understand or do; simple
Example
Her explanation was straightforward and clear.
Ihre Erklärung war einfach und klar.
A2 pronoun /nʌn/

none

keiner
Meaning
not any; no one; not one
Example
None of the students passed the exam.
Keiner der Studenten hat die Prüfung bestanden.
B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

Ablenkung
Meaning
Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.
Example
Distraction during study time can hinder learning.
Ablenkung während der Lernzeit kann das Lernen behindern.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

Beben
Meaning
a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground
Example
A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.
Ein kleines Beben wurde vor dem Erdbeben gespürt.
A2 noun /ˈsiːkrət/

secret

Geheimnis
Meaning
something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others
Example
He told me a secret about his childhood.
Er hat mir ein Geheimnis über seine Kindheit erzählt.
B1 noun /ˈkɒləm/

column

Säule
Meaning
A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.
Example
The ancient temple had tall marble columns.
Der alte Tempel hatte hohe Marmorsäulen.
A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

nichts
Meaning
not anything; no thing
Example
She has nothing to worry about.
Sie hat nichts, worüber sie sich Sorgen machen müsste.
C2 noun /wɜːrl/

whorl

Spirale
Meaning
A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.
Example
The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern.
Der Fingerabdruck zeigte ein klares Spiralenmuster.
C2 noun /ˈʌn.dɚˌstɔː.ri/

understory

Unterwuchs
Meaning
The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.
Example
The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects.
Der Unterwuchs eines Regenwaldes ist die Heimat von kleinen Säugetieren und Insekten.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

gesundheitsfördernd
Meaning
Promoting good health; beneficial to health.
Example
A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
Eine gesundheitsfördernde Diät umfasst frisches Obst und Gemüse.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːni/

tawny

gelbbraune Farbe
Meaning
A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.
Example
The owl's tawny feathers blended with the tree bark.
Die gelbbraunen Federn der Eule vermischten sich mit der Baumrinde.
C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

Schwimmen
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
Sie nahm Schwimmkurse, um ihre Schwimmfähigkeiten zu verbessern.
C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

anzeiger
Meaning
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
Example
High fever is often an indicant of infection.
Hoher Fieber ist oft ein Anzeiger für eine Infektion.
B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

prahlen
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
Er prahlt immer mit seinem teuren Auto.
C1 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

kommunal
Meaning
relating to a city or town or its local government
Example
The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park.
Die kommunale Behörde ist für die Pflege des Parks verantwortlich.
C2 verb /ˈvaʊtʃ.seɪf/

vouchsafe

gewähren
Meaning
to grant or give something in a gracious or condescending manner
Example
He vouchsafed them a rare smile.
Er gewährte ihnen ein seltenes Lächeln.
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

im offenen Meer befindlich
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
Pelagische Fische wie Thunfisch findet man weit entfernt von der Küste.
A2 noun /hɑːrt/

Heart

Herz
Meaning
the organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body; the center of emotions and feelings
Example
The doctor listened to my heart with a stethoscope.
Der Arzt hörte mit einem Stethoskop auf mein Herz.
B1 noun /mʌɡ/

Mug

becher
Meaning
a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer
Example
She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.
Sie trank ihren morgendlichen Kaffee aus einem Keramikbecher.
B2 noun /əbˈzɜːvər/

observer

Beobachter
Meaning
a person who watches or notices something
Example
The observer took notes during the meeting.
Der Beobachter machte während des Treffens Notizen.
C2 noun /ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti/

imbecility

Dummheit
Meaning
Extreme foolishness, stupidity, or weakness of mind.
Example
The plan was abandoned due to its sheer imbecility.
Der Plan wurde aufgrund seiner völligen Dummheit aufgegeben.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

ausdrücklich
Meaning
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Example
The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.
Die Anweisungen wurden ausdrücklich geschrieben, um Verwirrung zu vermeiden.
C1 adjective /praɪˈmiːvəl/

primeval

urzeitlich
Meaning
Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.
Example
The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.
Die Entdecker wagten sich in den urzeitlichen Wald, der von Menschen unberührt war.
B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

missbilligen
Meaning
to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad
Example
Many parents disapprove of smoking.
Viele Eltern missbilligen das Rauchen.
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

verführen
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.
Example
She inveigled him into signing the contract.
Sie überredete ihn, den Vertrag zu unterschreiben.
B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

lächerlich; absurd; dumm
Meaning
extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter
Example
The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.
Die Idee, ein Haus ohne Werkzeuge zu bauen, ist lächerlich.
A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

vorhang
Meaning
a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways
Example
She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.
Sie zog die Vorhänge zu, um das helle Sonnenlicht zu blockieren.
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

sporadisch
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
Die Region erlebte sporadische Regenschauer während der ganzen Woche.
C1 noun ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən

inflection

Intonation
Meaning
The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis.
Example
His inflection kept the audience engaged.
Seine Intonation hielt das Publikum gebannt.
C1 noun /ˈlænd.slaɪd/

Landslide

Erdrutsch
Meaning
a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election
Example
Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway.
Starke Regenfälle lösten einen massiven Erdrutsch aus, der die Bergstraße blockierte.
B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

vertraut machen
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
Bitte machen Sie sich mit den Sicherheitsrichtlinien vertraut, bevor Sie die Maschine bedienen.
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

integral

integral
Meaning
Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.
Example
Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.
Übung ist ein integraler Bestandteil eines gesunden Lebensstils.
C1 noun /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

Barometer zur Messung des atmosphärischen Drucks
Meaning
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Example
The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.
Das Barometer zeigte an, dass ein Sturm sich näherte.
B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

plötzlich weglaufen; etwas mit einem Bolzen befestigen
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
Das Pferd raste nach dem lauten Geräusch aus dem Stall.
C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

lähmen
Meaning
to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally
Example
The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.
Der plötzliche Schock schien ihn zu lähmen.
C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

alte Frau
Meaning
An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.
Example
The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.
Die Kinder hatten Angst vor der Geschichte der bösen alten Frau im Wald.
C1 noun /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

juxtaposition

Juxtaposition
Meaning
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Example
The juxtaposition of light and dark colors created a dramatic effect.
Die Juxtaposition von hellen und dunklen Farben erzeugte einen dramatischen Effekt.
B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

Komponente
Meaning
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
Example
The engine is the most important component of the car.
Der Motor ist das wichtigste Bauteil des Autos.
C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

abscheulich
Meaning
extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
Example
They lived in abject poverty.
Sie lebten in abscheulicher Armut.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

Gratefulness

Dankbarkeit
Meaning
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness
Example
She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life.
sie drückte ihre Dankbarkeit gegenüber den Ärzten aus, die ihr Leben gerettet haben.
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

Reservierung
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
Ich habe eine Reservierung im Restaurant für heute Abend gemacht.
C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

befestigen / anbringen
Meaning
to attach or stick something firmly to another thing
Example
Please affix the stamp to the envelope.
Bitte befestigen Sie die Briefmarke auf dem Umschlag.
A2 noun ˈefərts

efforts

Anstrengung
Meaning
A vigorous or determined attempt; physical or mental energy
Example
Your efforts determine your success.
Deine Anstrengungen bestimmen deinen Erfolg.
C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

formelle Präsentation
Meaning
The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.
Example
The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.
Der Anwalt machte eine Präsentation der Beweise vor Gericht.
B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

asche
Meaning
the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance
Example
After the fire, only ash remained of the house.
Nach dem Brand blieb nur Asche vom Haus übrig.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

entschädigend
Meaning
serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury
Example
The court awarded him compensatory damages.
Das Gericht sprach ihm Entschädigungszahlungen zu.
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

glühende Flamme
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
Das Feuer brannte stundenlang, bevor es unter Kontrolle gebracht wurde.
B2 noun /læp/

Lap

Schoß
Meaning
the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course
Example
The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.
Die Katze rollte sich bequem in ihrem Schoß zusammen, während sie ihr Buch las.
B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

hoffentlich
Meaning
in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism
Example
Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.
Hoffentlich wird das Wetter morgen schön sein.
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

Opfer
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
Das Land wurde durch das Opfer der Krieger befreit.
B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

Emigrant
Meaning
A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.
Example
The emigrant started a new life in Canada.
Der Emigrant begann ein neues Leben in Kanada.
A1 interjection /həˈloʊ/

hello

hallo
Meaning
a greeting or expression used when meeting someone or starting a conversation
Example
She answered the phone with a cheerful hello.
Sie nahm das Telefon ab und sagte fröhlich hallo.
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.
B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

Windenergie
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
Windenergie wird in Masdar City genutzt.
B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

Schlag; ein kräftiger Schlag mit der Hand, einer Waffe oder einem harten Objekt
Meaning
a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Example
The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.
Der Boxer landete einen verheerenden Schlag auf seinen Gegner.
B2 verb /roʊm/

roam

umherstreifen
Meaning
to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander
Example
Wild animals roam freely in the forest.
Wilde Tiere streifen frei im Wald umher.
B1 adjective ˈriː.dʒən.əl

regional

regional
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a region.
Example
Regional hubs support localized industries.
Regionale Knotenpunkte unterstützen lokale Industrien.
C1 verb /riːˈpeɪ.tri.eɪt/

repatriate

repatriieren
Meaning
To return someone to their own country, often after war or imprisonment.
Example
The government worked to repatriate the refugees safely.
Die Regierung arbeitete daran, die Flüchtlinge sicher zurückzuführen.
C1 adjective dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl

dysfunctional

dysfunktional
Meaning
Not operating normally or properly.
Example
The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors.
Das dysfunktionale System verursachte zahlreiche Verzögerungen und Fehler.
A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

Bahnhof
Meaning
a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation
Example
We arrived at the station just in time for the train.
Wir sind am Bahnhof gerade noch rechtzeitig zum Zug angekommen.
A1 verb /ˈkæri/

carry

tragen
Meaning
To support and move something or someone from one place to another.
Example
She carried the bag across the street.
Sie trug die Tasche über die Straße.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

vergleichend
Meaning
involving comparison between two or more things; relative
Example
The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.
Die Studie zeigte vergleichende Ergebnisse zwischen verschiedenen Lehrmethoden.
C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

heimlich
Meaning
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.
Example
She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.
Sie warf einen heimlichen Blick auf seine Notizen.
A2 adverb /ˈdɪfərəntli/

differently

anders
Meaning
in a way that is not the same as another or as expected
Example
She approached the problem differently than her colleagues.
Sie ging das Problem anders an als ihre Kollegen.
C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

sich beschweren
Meaning
to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters
Example
She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.
Sie neigt dazu, sich über die kleinsten Unannehmlichkeiten zu beschweren.
A2 noun /saɪt/

sight

Sicht
Meaning
the ability to see or something that is seen
Example
The sight of the sunset took her breath away.
Der Anblick des Sonnenuntergangs verschlug ihr den Atem.
B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

vergesslich
Meaning
often forgetting things or not paying attention
Example
He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.
Er ist so vergesslich, dass er oft seine Schlüssel vergisst.
C1 noun /fiːnd/

fiend

Ungeheuer, böse Person
Meaning
an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing
Example
He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles.
Er ist ein richtiger Dämon, wenn es darum geht, Rätsel zu lösen.
A2 noun /ˈweɪtrəs/

waitress

Kellnerin
Meaning
a woman who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waitress took our order with a friendly smile.
Die Kellnerin nahm unsere Bestellung freundlich auf.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

Lösungsmittel, zahlungsfähig
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
Aceton ist ein häufiges Lösungsmittel, das in Laboren verwendet wird.