Earthly
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN Englisch BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Spanisch FR Französisch DE Deutsch RU Russisch ZH Chinesisch JA Japanisch
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

irdisch; weltlich; materiell
Meaning
relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
Example
He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.
Er konzentrierte sich auf irdische Freuden anstatt auf spirituelles Wachstum.
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

erkunden
Meaning
to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it
Example
They decided to explore the forest together.
Sie beschlossen, gemeinsam den Wald zu erkunden.
A2 adverb /ˈiːzɪli/

Easily

einfach; mühelos
Meaning
without difficulty; in a simple or effortless manner
Example
She easily solved the math problem in minutes.
Sie löste das Mathematikproblem einfach in wenigen Minuten.
C2 verb /ɪˈnæmər/

enamor

verliebt sein
Meaning
to be filled with love or admiration for
Example
She was enamored with the beautiful scenery.
Sie war verliebt in die schöne Landschaft.
B2 noun /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/

Expectation

Erwartung; Hoffnung;
Meaning
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation
Example
The new teacher exceeded everyone's expectations with her innovative teaching methods.
Die neue Lehrerin hat mit ihren innovativen Lehrmethoden die Erwartungen aller übertroffen.
B1 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/

electrical

elektrisch
Meaning
related to electricity or the use of electrical power
Example
The electrical system in the house needs repair.
Das elektrische System im Haus muss repariert werden.
C1 verb /ˈɪə.mɑːrk/

earmark

zuweisen
Meaning
To designate funds, resources, or time for a particular purpose.
Example
The government has earmarked funds for education.
Die Regierung hat Mittel für die Bildung zugewiesen.
C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

anordnen, verbieten
Meaning
to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally
Example
The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.
Der Richter verbot dem Unternehmen, seine Aktivitäten fortzusetzen.
B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

offensichtlich
Meaning
Clearly seen or understood; obvious.
Example
The result was evident.
Das Ergebnis war offensichtlich.
B1 noun /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/

enjoyment

Vergnügen
Meaning
the state or process of taking pleasure or satisfaction in something
Example
She felt great enjoyment while reading her favorite book.
Sie empfand großes Vergnügen beim Lesen ihres Lieblingsbuches.
B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

Eingang
Meaning
an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering
Example
The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.
Der Haupteingang des Gebäudes war mit schönen Blumen geschmückt.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/

entitlement

Anspruch
Meaning
the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment; a right to benefits
Example
The program provides entitlement to health care.
Das Programm gewährt Anspruch auf Gesundheitsversorgung.
B2 noun /ˈet.ɪ.kət/

Etiquette

Etikette
Meaning
the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession
Example
Proper etiquette requires standing when a lady enters the room.
Die richtige Etikette verlangt, dass man aufsteht, wenn eine Dame den Raum betritt.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

excruciating

quälend
Meaning
causing extreme physical or mental pain
Example
She was in excruciating pain after the accident.
Sie war nach dem Unfall in unerträglichen Schmerzen.
A2 noun /ɪɡˈzæm/

exam

Prüfung
Meaning
a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject
Example
She studied hard for her final exam.
Sie hat hart für ihre Abschlussprüfung gelernt.
B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

Evolution
Meaning
the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form
Example
The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.
Die Theorie der Evolution erklärt, wie sich Arten im Laufe der Zeit verändern.
C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

büßen
Meaning
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.
Er versuchte, seine Sünde zu sühnen, indem er den Armen half.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfiːt/

effete

schwach
Meaning
Lacking vitality, strength, or effectiveness; weak and overrefined.
Example
The empire became effete after centuries of indulgence.
Das Imperium wurde schwach nach Jahrhunderten des Genusses.
C2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˈæp.əl/

Elephant Apple

Elefantenapfel
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a hard shell and acidic flesh
Example
Elephant apple is used to make delicious jams and pickles.
Der Elefantenapfel wird verwendet, um köstliche Marmeladen und eingelegtes Gemüse herzustellen.
B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

ausstellen
Meaning
To display or show publicly; something put on display.
Example
The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.
Das Museum wird antike Artefakte ausstellen.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulet

Schulterklappe
Meaning
An ornamental shoulder piece on a garment, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.
Example
The general’s uniform had a golden epaulet on each shoulder.
Die Uniform des Generals hatte an jeder Schulter eine goldene Schulterklappe.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

eine Form von lyrischem Gedicht
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
Der Dichter schloss seine Ode mit einer eindrucksvolle Epode ab.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

encourage

ermutigen
Meaning
to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate
Example
Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.
Lehrer sollten Schüler ermutigen, Fragen zu stellen.
A2 noun /ˈef.ət/

Effort

Aufwand
Meaning
physical or mental activity needed to achieve something
Example
She put a lot of effort into preparing for the final examination.
Sie hat viel Aufwand in die Vorbereitung der Abschlussprüfung gesteckt.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfləˈrɛsənt/

efflorescent

aufblühend
Meaning
in the process of blooming or flourishing
Example
The efflorescent trees made the park look beautiful.
Die aufblühenden Bäume machten den Park wunderschön.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

ausgeschlossen; abgelehnt
Meaning
not included; left out; barred from participation
Example
He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.
Er fühlte sich von den Gruppenaktivitäten und Gesprächen ausgeschlossen.
C1 adjective /ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

evangelical

evangelisch
Meaning
Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the authority of the Bible.
Example
She grew up in an evangelical church community.
Sie wuchs in einer evangelischen Kirchengemeinde auf.
C2 adjective /juːˈfoʊniəs/

euphonious

wohlklingend
Meaning
Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.
Example
The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.
Die euphonische Sprache des Dichters machte den Vers zu einer Freude beim Lesen.
C1 adjective /ˌɛvərˈlæstɪŋ/

everlasting

ewig
Meaning
Lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time.
Example
The poet wrote about his everlasting love for nature.
Der Dichter schrieb über seine ewige Liebe zur Natur.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈemp.ti/

Empty

leer; ohne Inhalt
Meaning
containing nothing; vacant; without contents
Example
The glass is empty and needs to be refilled.
Das Glas ist leer und muss wieder aufgefüllt werden.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Eyelid

Augenlid
Meaning
either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed
Example
Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep.
Ihre Augenlider fühlten sich schwer vom Schlaf an.
B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

Übertreibung
Meaning
a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is
Example
His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.
Seine Geschichte über den Fisch, den er gefangen hat, war eindeutig eine Übertreibung.
B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

Energiesicherheit
Meaning
The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.
Example
Energy security ensures consistent supply.
Energiesicherheit stellt eine konstante Versorgung sicher.
A1 adverb /ˈevər/

Ever

je, immer; auf jede Weise
Meaning
at any time; always; in any way
Example
Have you ever been to Paris?
Bist du jemals in Paris gewesen?
B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

Berechtigung
Meaning
The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.
Die Eignungskriterien gewährleisten Fairness.
C1 noun /ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

Eyewitness

Augenzeuge
Meaning
a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it
Example
The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident.
Die Polizei befragte mehrere Augenzeugen des Unfalls.
B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

Leitartikel
Meaning
A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.
Example
The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte einen Leitartikel, der die Politik der Regierung kritisierte.
B2 noun /ˈɜːrnər/

earner

Verdiener
Meaning
A person who earns money through work or business
Example
She is the primary earner in her family.
Sie ist die Hauptverdiener in ihrer Familie.
A2 adjective /ɪmˈbærəst/

embarrassed

beschämt
Meaning
feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious about something
Example
He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name.
Er fühlte sich beschämt, als er ihren Namen vergaß.
B2 verb /ˈɛmɪˌɡreɪt/

emigrate

auswandern
Meaning
To leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another.
Example
Many people emigrated from Europe to America in the 19th century.
Viele Menschen sind im 19. Jahrhundert von Europa nach Amerika ausgewandert.
C1 adjective /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/

evocative

erweckend
Meaning
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
Example
The music was evocative of her childhood memories.
Die Musik weckte ihre Kindheitserinnerungen.
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.
C1 noun /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

ellipsis

Auslassung
Meaning
The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).
Example
The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.
Der Schriftsteller verwendete eine Auslassung, um zu zeigen, dass ein Teil des Zitats ausgelassen wurde.
C1 verb ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt

eradicate

ausrotten
Meaning
To destroy completely; to put an end to something undesirable.
Example
Vaccination programs help eradicate infectious diseases.
Impfprogramme helfen, ansteckende Krankheiten zu eradizieren.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

außergewöhnlich
Meaning
Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.
Example
Exceptional talent drives innovation.
Außergewöhnliches Talent treibt Innovation an.
C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

unparteiisch
Meaning
Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.
Example
The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.
Die Richterin wurde für ihre unparteiische Herangehensweise an den Fall gelobt.
C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

lexikalisch
Meaning
Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.
Example
Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.
Ihr lexikalisches Wissen über Geschichte hat alle bei der Konferenz erstaunt.
C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

gebäude
Meaning
A large, impressive building or structure.
Example
The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.
Das Museum ist ein beeindruckendes Gebäude im Stadtzentrum.
B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

ermächtigen
Meaning
Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.
Example
Empowering children can lead to societal progress.
Kinder zu ermächtigen kann zu gesellschaftlichem Fortschritt führen.
C2 noun /ˈjuːər/

ewer

Krug
Meaning
a large jug with a wide mouth, especially used in the past for carrying water
Example
The servant filled the ewer with fresh water.
Der Diener füllte den Krug mit frischem Wasser.
C2 adjective /ˈiːkwaɪn/

equine

pferdebezogen
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a horse.
Example
The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.
Der Tierarzt spezialisierte sich auf die Pferdemedizin.
A2 noun/verb /ˈɛɡzɪt/

exit

Ausgang
Meaning
A way out of a place; the act of leaving.
Example
He quickly found the nearest exit during the fire drill.
Er fand schnell den nächstgelegenen Ausgang während der Brandschutzübung.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

überschreiten
Meaning
to go beyond a limit or expectation
Example
The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.
Der Athlet hat die Erwartungen aller übertroffen, indem er die Goldmedaille gewann.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

emetic

Brechmittel
Meaning
a substance that causes vomiting
Example
The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.
Der Arzt verabreichte ein Brechmittel, um das Gift zu entfernen.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

erklärend
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
Der Lehrer hielt einen erklärenden Vortrag zu diesem Thema.
C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

ergonomisches Design
Meaning
Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.
Example
The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.
Der Stuhl hat ein ergonomisches Design für eine bessere Haltung.
C2 verb /ɪˈdjuːs/

educe

entlocken
Meaning
To draw out or bring forth something latent or hidden.
Example
The teacher tried to educe a response from the shy student.
Der Lehrer versuchte, eine Antwort vom schüchternen Schüler zu entlocken.
C2 verb /ˈɛmɪt/

emmet

Ameise
Meaning
an ant; a small insect
Example
The emmet carried food to its nest.
Die Ameise trug Nahrung zu ihrem Nest.
C1 noun /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/

Eminence

Ruhm; Überlegenheit
Meaning
fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status
Example
The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.
Der Professor erlangte Ruhm im Bereich der Quantenphysik.
B2 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

Ausruf
Meaning
A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.
Example
She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.
Sie stieß einen Ausruf der Freude aus, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
B2 adjective ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ

evolving

sich entwickelnd
Meaning
Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.
Example
Education plays a role in evolving societal norms.
Bildung spielt eine Rolle bei der Entwicklung gesellschaftlicher Normen.
C2 adjective /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

explicable

erklärbar
Meaning
able to be explained or understood
Example
His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.
Seine plötzliche Wut war erklärbar, angesichts der stressigen Situation.
B1 adjective /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

enthusiastic

begeistert
Meaning
Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Example
The explorers were enthusiastic about the journey.
Die Entdecker waren begeistert von der Reise.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈstendɪd/

extended

erweitert
Meaning
longer or larger than usual; continuing for a longer time
Example
They took an extended vacation in Europe this summer.
Sie machten diesen Sommer einen erweiterten Urlaub in Europa.
B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

Epos
Meaning
a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale
Example
The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.
Die Ilias ist eines der berühmtesten Epen der Weltliteratur.
B1 noun /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

encouragement

Ermutigung
Meaning
the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope
Example
Her encouragement helped me finish the project.
Ihre Ermutigung hat mir geholfen, das Projekt zu beenden.
B1 adjective ɪˈməʊʃənl

emotional

emotional
Meaning
Having feelings that are easily excited and openly displayed.
Example
Visiting the burial site made him emotional.
Der Besuch der Grabstätte machte ihn emotional.
C2 adjective /ɪˈpɪstələri/

epistolary

epistolisch
Meaning
Related to the writing of letters; expressed in or through letters.
Example
The novel is written in an epistolary style, consisting of letters between characters.
Der Roman ist im epistolischen Stil geschrieben, bestehend aus Briefen zwischen den Charakteren.
B2 verb /ɪnˈteɪl/

entail

beinhalten
Meaning
to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence
Example
The job will entail a lot of travel across the country.
Der Job wird viele Reisen im Land umfassen.
C1 noun /ˈef.ɪ.dʒi/

Effigy

Effigie; Protestfigur
Meaning
a sculpture or model of a person, especially one made as a protest
Example
The protesters burned an effigy of the corrupt politician in the square.
Die Demonstranten verbrannten eine Effigie des korrupten Politikers auf dem Platz.
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

Unverschämtheit oder dreiste Kühnheit
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
Er hatte die Unverschämtheit zu lügen, selbst als er auf frischer Tat ertappt wurde.
C1 noun /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/

efficacy

effektivität
Meaning
The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
Example
The efficacy of the vaccine has been proven in trials.
Die Wirksamkeit des Impfstoffs wurde in Studien nachgewiesen.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

expansiv
Meaning
covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions
Example
They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.
Sie genossen die expansive Aussicht vom Gipfel des Hügels.
C2 noun /ˌiː.tiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/

etiology

Ätiologie
Meaning
the cause or origin of a disease or condition
Example
Doctors are studying the etiology of the new virus.
Ärzte untersuchen die Ätiologie des neuen Virus.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

expandieren
Meaning
To increase in size, number, or importance.
Example
The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Aktivitäten auf neue Märkte auszudehnen.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

eject

hinauswerfen
Meaning
to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position
Example
The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.
Der Schiedsrichter musste den Spieler für unsportliches Verhalten hinauswerfen.
C1 noun /iːl/

Eel

Aal
Meaning
a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water
Example
The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.
Der Zitteraal kann starke elektrische Schläge erzeugen.
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/

execration

verfluchung
Meaning
An act of cursing or denouncing someone or something with hatred.
Example
The dictator’s name was spoken with execration after his fall.
Der Name des Diktators wurde nach seinem Sturz mit Verfluchung ausgesprochen.
C1 noun /ˈiːzl̩/

easel

Staffelei
Meaning
a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing
Example
The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint.
Der Künstler stellte die Leinwand auf die Staffelei, bevor er mit dem Malen begann.
B2 adjective /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/

economical

wirtschaftlich
Meaning
Careful in the use of resources; providing good value or efficiency.
Example
Driving a hybrid car is economical in the long run.
Ein Hybridauto zu fahren ist langfristig wirtschaftlich.
C2 verb /ˈek.stər.peɪt/

extirpate

beseitigen
Meaning
to completely remove or destroy something unwanted
Example
The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices.
Die Regierung startete ein Programm, um die Korruption aus den öffentlichen Büros zu entfernen.
A2 abbreviation /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etc

usw.
Meaning
Used to indicate additional, similar items in a list that are not mentioned.
Example
The shop sells fruits, vegetables, dairy, etc.
Der Laden verkauft Früchte, Gemüse, Milchprodukte usw.
B1 adjective ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt

established

etabliert
Meaning
Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted; set up on a firm or permanent basis.
Example
Democracy was established under strong leadership.
Die Demokratie wurde unter starker Führung etabliert.
C1 noun/adjective /ɪˈliːtɪst/

elitist

elitistisch
Meaning
A person who believes that a society should be led by an elite; showing preference for a privileged class.
Example
His elitist attitude made him unpopular among his peers.
Seine elitistische Einstellung machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
C1 verb ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt

Extrapolate

extrapolieren
Meaning
Making future estimates based on existing information
Example
Scientists extrapolate climate changes based on past data.
Wissenschaftler extrapolieren Klimaveränderungen basierend auf vergangenen Daten.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

excusable

entschuldbar
Meaning
Able to be forgiven or justified.
Example
Her mistake was excusable given the circumstances.
Ihr Fehler war entschuldbar, wenn man die Umstände berücksichtigt.
B2 noun ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz

engaging learning experiences

fesselnde Lernerfahrungen
Meaning
Interactive and immersive educational activities that capture students' attention and actively involve them in the learning process.
Example
Digital tools create engaging learning experiences.
Digitale Werkzeuge schaffen fesselnde Lernerfahrungen.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/

embroider

besticken
Meaning
to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread
Example
She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase.
Sie bestickte Blumen auf dem Kissenbezug.
B2 noun /ɪnˈrɪtʃ.mənt/

enrichment

Bereicherung
Meaning
The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.
Example
Cultural enrichment fosters a deeper understanding of traditions.
Kulturelle Bereicherung fördert ein tieferes Verständnis der Traditionen.
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.
B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

wirtschaftlich
Meaning
in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.
Example
The company is trying to operate more economically this year.
Das Unternehmen versucht, in diesem Jahr wirtschaftlicher zu arbeiten.
C1 adjective ˈek.wɪ.tə.bəl

equitable

gerecht
Meaning
Fair and impartial
Example
Equitable AI ensures fairness in technology use.
Gerechte KI sorgt für Fairness bei der Nutzung von Technologie.
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪs/

efface

auslöschen
Meaning
To erase or wipe out something; to make oneself inconspicuous.
Example
Time had effaced the letters on the old gravestone.
Die Zeit hatte die Buchstaben auf dem alten Grabstein gelöscht.
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈmɑː.səˌnɛr.i/

eleemosynary

wohltätig
Meaning
Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.
Example
The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution.
Das Krankenhaus wurde als eine wohltätige Institution gegründet.
C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

ausstrahlen
Meaning
To come out or spread from a source.
Example
A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.
Ein süßer Duft emanierte aus dem Garten.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪksər/

elixir

Elixier
Meaning
A magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illnesses or grant immortality.
Example
The old legend spoke of an elixir that could grant eternal youth.
Die alte Legende sprach von einem Elixier, das ewige Jugend verleihen konnte.
C1 noun /ˈiː.zi tʃeər/

Easy-chair

Sessel
Meaning
a comfortable chair with arms and a back that reclines
Example
He relaxed in his favorite easy-chair after work.
Nach der Arbeit entspannte er sich in seinem Lieblingssessel.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/

egoism

Egoismus
Meaning
An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality; also, excessive preoccupation with oneself.
Example
His decisions were often driven by egoism rather than concern for others.
Seine Entscheidungen wurden oft vom Egoismus angetrieben, statt von der Sorge um andere.
A2 noun /ˈɪər.ɪŋ/

Ear-ring

Ohrring
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe or ear
Example
Her diamond earrings caught everyone's attention.
Ihre Diamant-Ohrringe erregten die Aufmerksamkeit aller.
B2 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

Erosion
Meaning
The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.
Example
Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.
Machtkämpfe führen oft zur Erosion der Menschlichkeit.
C2 verb /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/

emasculate

entmannen
Meaning
To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.
Example
The constant criticism emasculated his confidence.
Die ständige Kritik hat sein Selbstvertrauen entmannt.
C1 verb /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/

electrify

elektrisieren; begeistern
Meaning
to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely
Example
The speaker's speech electrified the audience.
Die Rede begeisterte das Publikum.
C2 noun ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti

equanimity

Mentale Ruhe, Beherrschung und Gleichgewicht, besonders in schwierigen Situationen
Meaning
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.
Sie ging mit bemerkenswerter Gelassenheit mit der Nachricht um.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspleɪn/

explain

erklären
Meaning
to make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail
Example
The teacher explained the difficult concept to the students.
Der Lehrer erklärte den schwierigen Begriff den Schülern.
C1 noun /ˈɛksələnsɪ/

excellency

Exzellenz
Meaning
a title of honor for people of high rank, especially ambassadors or governors
Example
His Excellency the Ambassador attended the ceremony.
Seine Exzellenz der Botschafter nahm an der Zeremonie teil.
C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

Gefolge
Meaning
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
Example
The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.
Der Prominente kam mit seinem Gefolge von Assistenten und Leibwächtern an.
C1 verb /ˈɛm.jʊˌleɪt/

emulate

nachahmen
Meaning
to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass
Example
Young athletes often emulate their idols.
Junge Athleten ahmen oft ihre Idole nach.
B2 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈsɪs.təm/

economic system

wirtschaftliches system
Meaning
The organized framework for production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.
Example
Capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies are types of economic systems.
Der Kapitalismus, der Sozialismus und die gemischten Wirtschaften sind Typen von Wirtschaftssystemen.
C2 noun /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

Verwendung von mehrdeutiger Sprache
Meaning
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
Example
The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.
Die Äquivokation des Politikers frustrierte die Wähler, die eine klare Antwort wollten.
B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

Elite
Meaning
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.
Example
Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.
Nur die Elite wurde zu der exklusiven Veranstaltung eingeladen.
C2 noun ˌɛr.jʊˈdɪʃ.ən

erudition

Gelehrsamkeit
Meaning
The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.
Example
His erudition in history impressed the entire audience.
Seine Gelehrsamkeit in Geschichte beeindruckte das gesamte Publikum.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

erwarten
Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
Ich erwarte, dass das Treffen um 9 Uhr beginnt.
B1 noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/

Explanation

Erklärung; Klarstellung;
Meaning
a statement or account that makes something clear; clarification of meaning
Example
The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the complex mathematical concept.
Der Lehrer gab eine detaillierte Erklärung des komplexen mathematischen Konzepts.
C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

kirchlich
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
Der Rat wurde von mehreren hochrangigen Kirchenvertretern besucht.
B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

experimentell
Meaning
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
Example
The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.
Die Wissenschaftler entwickelten ein experimentelles Medikament zur Behandlung von Krebs.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

aufkommend
Meaning
just coming into existence or becoming prominent
Example
The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.
Das aufkommende Startup zog schnell Investoren an.
C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

dringend
Meaning
demanding immediate action or attention; urgent
Example
The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.
Der dringende Zustand des Patienten erforderte sofortige Chirurgie.
C2 adjective /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

edifying

erbauend
Meaning
Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.
Example
The documentary was both entertaining and edifying.
Die Dokumentation war sowohl unterhaltsam als auch erbauend.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

experiencing

erlebend
Meaning
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
Example
The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.
Die Reisenden erleben den Nervenkitzel des Abenteuers.
A2 adjective /ˈɛkstrə/

extra

zusätzlich
Meaning
More than what is usual, expected, or necessary
Example
She brought some extra food for the picnic.
Sie brachte zusätzliches Essen für das Picknick mit.