C1 noun /fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/

fanaticism

Fanatismus

Meaning

the quality of being fanatical; extreme zeal or obsession

Example

Religious fanaticism can lead to intolerance and conflict.

Religiöser Fanatismus kann zu Intoleranz und Konflikten führen.

A2 noun /flaʊər/

Flour

Mehl

Meaning

fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grains; used for making bread, cakes, and pastry

Example

She mixed flour with water to make dough for bread.

Sie mischte das Mehl mit Wasser, um den Teig für Brot zu machen.

A2 number /ˈfɪfti/

fifty

fünfzig

Meaning

the number 50

Example

The stadium can hold fifty thousand people.

Das Stadion kann fünfzigtausend Menschen fassen.

C1 adjective/noun /fəˈrɛns.ɪk/

forensic

Wissenschaftliche Analyse, die auf kriminelle oder rechtliche Angelegenheiten angewendet wird

Meaning

Scientific analysis applied to criminal or legal matters

Example

Forensic experts analyze cybercrimes using advanced tools.

Forensische Experten analysieren Cyberkriminalität mit fortschrittlichen Werkzeugen.

B1 adverb /ˈfriːkwəntli/

Frequently

häufig; regelmäßig; viele Male

Meaning

often; regularly; many times

Example

She frequently visits her grandmother on weekends.

Sie besucht ihre Großmutter häufig an den Wochenenden.

C2 verb /ˌfɔːrɔːrˈdeɪn/

foreordain

vorbestimmen

Meaning

to determine or decree something in advance; to predestine

Example

Some believe that our lives are foreordained by fate.

Einige glauben, dass unser Leben vom Schicksal vorbestimmt ist.

B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.ljər/

Failure

Misserfolg

Meaning

lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing

Example

The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.

Das Scheitern des Projekts war auf schlechte Planung und Kommunikation zurückzuführen.

A2 adjective /fəˈmɪl.jər/

Familiar

bekannt; vertraut; informell und freundlich

Meaning

well-known; easily recognized; having knowledge of; informal and friendly

Example

This song sounds familiar to me.

Dieses Lied kommt mir bekannt vor.

B1 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

function

Funktion

Meaning

An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.

Example

The main function of the heart is to pump blood.

Die Hauptfunktion des Herzens ist es, Blut zu pumpen.

C1 noun /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

foreclosure

Zwangsvollstreckung

Meaning

The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.

Example

The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments.

Die Familie verlor ihr Zuhause aufgrund der Zwangsvollstreckung, nachdem sie mehrere Hypothekenzahlungen versäumt hatte.

A1 adjective /fjuː/

few

wenige

Meaning

A small number of; not many.

Example

Only a few students attended the class.

Nur wenige Studenten haben den Kurs besucht.

C1 noun/adjective ˈflɛdʒ.lɪŋ

fledgling

Neuling, unerfahren, neu gegründet

Meaning

New, inexperienced, newly established.

Example

The fledgling startup needs investment.

Das neu gegründete Unternehmen benötigt Investitionen.

C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

vorausahnen

Meaning

To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future

Example

Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.

Dunkle Wolken deuteten auf einen bevorstehenden Sturm hin.

B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

zuerst

Meaning

used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument

Example

Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.

Zuerst müssen wir das Budgetproblem lösen, bevor wir fortfahren.

B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

ehemalig

Meaning

Having been previously in a particular role or position.

Example

He is a former president of the association.

Er ist ein ehemaliger Präsident der Vereinigung.

C1 noun /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation

Fermentation, chemische Veränderung durch Hefe oder Bakterien

Meaning

a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms

Example

The fermentation of grapes produces wine.

Die Fermentation von Trauben erzeugt Wein.

A2 noun /frɪdʒ/

fridge

Kühlschrank

Meaning

a household appliance used to keep food and drinks cold to preserve freshness

Example

I put the milk back in the fridge after breakfast.

Ich habe die Milch nach dem Frühstück in den Kühlschrank gestellt.

C1 adjective ˈflʌd proʊn

flood-prone

flutgefährdet

Meaning

Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.

Example

Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation.

Bangladesch ist eine flutgefährdete deltaische Nation.

B2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪʃəl/

facial

Gesichtsbehandlung

Meaning

Relating to the face; a beauty treatment for the face

Example

She booked a facial at the spa.

Sie hat eine Gesichtsbehandlung im Spa gebucht.

B1 noun /ˈfaɪ.tər/

Fighter

Kampfflugzeug

Meaning

a military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft; a person who fights

Example

The fighter jet flew overhead during the military parade.

Das Kampfflugzeug flog während der Militärparade über uns hinweg.

A2 noun /fɒks/

Fox

Fuchs

Meaning

a wild animal related to dogs, with a pointed face and thick fur

Example

The red fox is known for its cunning nature.

Der rote Fuchs ist für seine listige Natur bekannt.

B1 noun /ˈfɪkʃən/

fiction

Fiktion

Meaning

Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.

Example

She enjoys reading science fiction novels.

Sie liest gerne Science-Fiction-Romane.

B1 noun /ˈfiːdbæk/

feedback

Rückmeldung

Meaning

information or opinions about how well someone is doing something

Example

She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay.

Sie bat ihren Lehrer um Feedback zu ihrem Aufsatz.

C2 verb /fɪˈlɪsɪˌteɪt/

felicitate

beglückwünschen

Meaning

to congratulate; to express good wishes

Example

We felicitated the graduating students at the ceremony.

Wir haben die Absolventen bei der Zeremonie beglückwünscht.

B1 noun /feɪθ/

Faith

Glaube; Vertrauen; religiöser Glaube;

Meaning

complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in religion

Example

She had unwavering faith in her team's ability to succeed.

Sie hatte unerschütterlichen Glauben an die Fähigkeit ihres Teams, erfolgreich zu sein.

B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

Verlobte

Meaning

a woman who is engaged to be married

Example

John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.

John kaufte einen schönen Verlobungsring für seine Verlobte.

C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

missachten

Meaning

To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.

Example

The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.

Das Unternehmen wurde mit einer Geldstrafe belegt, weil es gegen Umweltvorschriften verstoßen hat.

A2 noun /fɪər/

Fear

Angst; Furcht

Meaning

an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous

Example

She overcame her fear of heights by taking rock climbing lessons.

Sie überwand ihre Höhenangst, indem sie Kletterkurse nahm.

C1 noun /ˈfæm.ɪn/

Famine

Hungersnot

Meaning

extreme scarcity of food; a period when food is extremely scarce

Example

The severe drought led to widespread famine in the region.

Die schwere Dürre führte zu einer weit verbreiteten Hungersnot in der Region.

C2 verb /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

fulminate

lautstark protestieren

Meaning

To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.

Example

The politician began to fulminate against corruption.

Der Politiker begann, lautstark gegen die Korruption zu protestieren.

C2 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

Vorherbestimmung

Meaning

the act of determining something in advance; predestination

Example

The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.

Die Doktrin der Vorherbestimmung schlägt vor, dass Ereignisse durch göttlichen Willen festgelegt sind.

A1 adjective /ˈfrɛndli/

friendly

Glück

Meaning

Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.

Example

The shop owner is very friendly to new customers.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

A2 noun /ˈfɪɡ.jər/

Figure

Figur; Bild; Zahl;

Meaning

a number, especially one which forms part of official statistics; the shape of a human body

Example

The sales figure for this quarter exceeded all expectations.

Die Verkaufszahlen dieses Quartals übertrafen alle Erwartungen.

C1 noun /frɪˈvɒləti/

frivolity

Frivolität

Meaning

Lack of seriousness; silly or trivial behavior.

Example

The teacher discouraged frivolity during the exam.

Der Lehrer hat die Frivolität während der Prüfung entmutigt.

B2 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

Grenzen

Meaning

The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.

Example

The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.

Das Projekt erweitert die Grenzen der Weltraumforschung.

C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

schweres Verbrechen

Meaning

a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year

Example

He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.

Er wurde eines schweren Verbrechens für schuldig befunden und zu zehn Jahren Haft verurteilt.

A2 noun /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/

Feeling

Gefühl; Empfindung; Emotion

Meaning

an emotional state or reaction; the capacity to experience physical sensations

Example

She had a strange feeling that something important was about to happen.

Sie hatte das seltsame Gefühl, dass gleich etwas Wichtiges passieren würde.

B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

Schaum

Meaning

a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass

Example

The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.

Die Wellen krachten gegen die Felsen und erzeugten weißen Schaum am Ufer.

C2 adjective /ˈfɛstəl/

festal

festlich, mit Bezug auf ein Festival

Meaning

relating to a festival or celebration

Example

The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding.

Der Saal war auf festliche Weise für die Hochzeit dekoriert.

A2 noun /fækt/

fact

Fakt

Meaning

A thing that is known or proved to be true

Example

It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.

Es ist eine Tatsache, dass die Erde die Sonne umkreist.

C1 noun ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti

feasibility

Machbarkeit

Meaning

The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.

Example

The company conducted a feasibility study before launching the project.

Das Unternehmen führte eine Machbarkeitsstudie durch, bevor es das Projekt startete.

B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

erleichtern

Meaning

Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.

Example

Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.

Eine gute Infrastruktur erleichtert das Wirtschaftswachstum.

B2 noun /flɔː/

flaw

fehler

Meaning

a defect or imperfection in something

Example

The diamond had a small flaw that was barely visible.

Der Diamant hatte einen kleinen Fehler, der kaum sichtbar war.

A2 noun /fɔːrk/

Fork

Gabel

Meaning

a tool with two or more prongs used for eating or serving food

Example

Please use a fork to eat your salad.

Bitte benutzen Sie eine Gabel, um Ihren Salat zu essen.

B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

Erschöpfung

Meaning

Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress

Example

Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.

Schlafmangel führt zu extremer Erschöpfung.

C1 noun /ˈfɒdər/

fodder

Futter

Meaning

food for livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep; also something considered of little value but used to supply a demand

Example

The farmer stored enough fodder for the cattle to last through winter.

Der Bauer lagerte genug Futter, damit das Vieh den Winter überstehen konnte.

C2 noun /flɛk/

fleck

kleiner Fleck

Meaning

a small spot or mark, often of a different color

Example

There was a fleck of paint on the floor.

Es gab einen Fleck Farbe auf dem Boden.

C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

fantasievoll, unrealistisch

Meaning

overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical

Example

The story was too fanciful to be true.

Die Geschichte war zu fantasievoll, um wahr zu sein.

B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

Vorliebe; Fantasie oder Einbildung

Meaning

a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy

Example

The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.

Das Kind hatte den Wunsch, ein berühmter Astronaut zu werden, als es älter war.

C1 adjective /ˈfjuː.dəl/

feudal

Meaning

relating to the system of feudalism, a medieval social system based on land ownership and obligations

Example

The castle is a remnant of the feudal era.

Das Schloss ist ein Überbleibsel aus der feudalzeit.

A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

Blume

Meaning

The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.

Example

Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.

Schmetterlinge werden von bunten Blumen angezogen.

C2 noun /ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

foreshore

Ufer

Meaning

The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks

Example

Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.

Kinder spielten am Ufer, sammelten Muscheln.

C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

tödlich

Meaning

in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically

Example

The accident fatally injured two passengers.

Der Unfall verletzte zwei Passagiere tödlich.

B1 adjective /fɪkst/

fixed

fest, stabil

Meaning

firmly in place; not changing or movable

Example

The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.

Der Zeitplan für das Treffen ist für Montagmorgen festgelegt.

C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

vorhersagen

Meaning

to predict or announce something before it happens

Example

The old man claimed he could foretell the future.

Der alte Mann behauptete, er könne die Zukunft vorhersagen.

C2 adjective /ˈfluːtɪd/

fluted

gerillt

Meaning

having grooves or ridges, often for decoration

Example

The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim.

Die Vase hatte ein schönes gerilltes Design am Rand.

A1 noun /ˈfɑːðər/

father

Glück

Meaning

A male parent of a child.

Example

His father taught him how to ride a bicycle.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

verwirrt

Meaning

in a state of confusion or agitation

Example

She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.

Sie schien nach so vielen Fragen verwirrt zu sein.

C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

verwirren

Meaning

To confuse or bewilder someone completely.

Example

The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.

Das komplizierte Puzzle hat die Studenten verwirrt.

C2 noun /fəˈlɪsɪti/

felicity

Glückseligkeit

Meaning

intense happiness; the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts

Example

She was known for her felicity in conversation and cheerful nature.

Sie war bekannt für ihre Glückseligkeit in Gesprächen und ihre fröhliche Natur.

B1 noun /fiː/

fee

Gebühr

Meaning

A payment made for a service or privilege.

Example

The lawyer charged a high fee for his services.

Der Anwalt berechnete eine hohe Gebühr für seine Dienstleistungen.

C2 noun /ˈfrɔːdjʊləns/

fraudulence

Betrug

Meaning

The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.

Example

The audit revealed fraudulence in the financial statements.

Die Prüfung zeigte Betrug in den Finanzberichten.

C1 verb /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/

fabricate

erfinden

Meaning

to invent or concoct something, often with the intent to deceive; or to construct or manufacture

Example

The witness fabricated his testimony to protect himself.

Der Zeuge fabrizierte seine Aussage, um sich zu schützen.

C1 adjective /ˈfiːlaɪn/

feline

katzenartig

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of cats

Example

Her movements were graceful and almost feline in their elegance.

Ihre Bewegungen waren anmutig und fast katzenartig in ihrer Eleganz.

B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

fehlerhaft

Meaning

Having defects or imperfections; not working properly

Example

The device stopped working because it was faulty.

Das Gerät hörte auf zu funktionieren, weil es fehlerhaft war.

B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfil

erfüllen

Meaning

to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire

Example

She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.

Sie arbeitete hart, um ihren Traum zu erfüllen, Ärztin zu werden.

B2 noun /fʌs/

Fuss

Aufhebens; Unruhe; unnötige Besorgnis

Meaning

unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter

Example

She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.

Sie machte so ein Aufhebens wegen des kleinen Flecks auf ihrem Kleid, dass es jeder bemerkte.

B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

filtern

Meaning

to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items

Example

She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.

Sie benutzte einen Kaffeefilter, um das Kaffeepulver vom Flüssigkeit zu trennen.

C1 adjective /ˈfeɪl.seɪf/

fail-safe

fehlersicher

Meaning

designed to prevent failure or accidents; guaranteed to work correctly

Example

The engineers installed a fail-safe mechanism in the nuclear plant.

Die Ingenieure installierten einen fehlersicheren Mechanismus im Kernkraftwerk.

C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

großes Buch oder Manuskript

Meaning

A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.

Example

The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.

Die Bibliothek beherbergt ein antikes Shakespeare-Folio.

C2 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

weich und schlaff; Mangel an Festigkeit oder Muskeltonus; schwach

Meaning

soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak

Example

His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more.

Seine schlaffen Arme zeigten, dass er mehr Sport treiben musste.

C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

Streit, abnutzen

Meaning

As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.

Example

He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.

Er versuchte ruhig zu bleiben, aber seine Nerven begannen sich während des Streits abzunutzen.

A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

frei

Meaning

Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.

Example

The children are free to play outside.

Die Kinder sind frei, draußen zu spielen.

B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

feige

Meaning

a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds

Example

The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.

Der Feigenbaum in unserem Garten produziert jeden Sommer köstliche Früchte.

A2 adverb /fɔːrˈɛvər/

forever

für immer

Meaning

For all future time; for always.

Example

She promised to love him forever.

Sie versprach, ihn für immer zu lieben.

C2 noun /ˈfɛndər/

fender

Kotflügel

Meaning

a part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well to protect against mud or debris

Example

The car's fender was dented in the accident.

Der Fender des Autos wurde im Unfall eingedrückt.

C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

hektisch

Meaning

Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.

Example

The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.

Der Aktienmarkt erlebte nach der Ankündigung hektischen Handel.

C1 noun /ˈfjuː.dʒə.tɪv/

Fugitive

Flüchtiger

Meaning

a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest

Example

The police launched a manhunt to capture the fugitive who escaped from prison.

Die Polizei startete eine Großfahndung, um den Flüchtigen zu fassen, der aus dem Gefängnis entkommen war.

C2 noun /ˈfrækɑː/

fracas

Lärm

Meaning

A noisy disturbance or quarrel.

Example

The fracas outside the bar drew the attention of the police.

Der Lärm vor der Bar zog die Aufmerksamkeit der Polizei an.

C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

verpfänden

Meaning

to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments

Example

The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.

Die Bank entschied sich, die Immobilie nach Monaten versäumter Zahlungen zu verpfänden.

B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

Geschmack

Meaning

the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere

Example

The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.

Die Suppe hatte einen reichen Geschmack von Kräutern und Gewürzen aus dem Garten.

C1 noun /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋ.ɡər/

fishmonger

fischhändler

Meaning

a person or store that sells fish

Example

I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger.

Ich habe frischen Lachs vom lokalen Fischhändler gekauft.

C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowzy

verlottert

Meaning

Unkempt, messy, or having a musty, unpleasant smell.

Example

He entered the room with a frowzy appearance after sleeping on the couch.

Er trat mit einem verlotterten Aussehen in den Raum, nachdem er auf der Couch geschlafen hatte.

B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

funktionalität

Meaning

The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.

Example

The new refrigerator has improved functionality.

Der neue Kühlschrank hat die Funktionalität verbessert.

A1 noun /flɔːr/

floor

Boden

Meaning

the lower surface of a room, on which one may walk

Example

The floor was covered with a soft carpet.

Der Boden war mit einem weichen Teppich bedeckt.

B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

umdrehen

Meaning

to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly

Example

She flipped the pancake in the pan.

Sie hat den Pfannkuchen in der Pfanne geworfen.

C2 noun /fluː/

flue

Rauchabzug

Meaning

A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.

Example

The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly.

Der Rauchabzug des Kamins muss regelmäßig gereinigt werden.

B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

einen schnellen Schlag geben

Meaning

to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion

Example

He flicked the switch to turn on the light.

Er flickte den Schalter, um das Licht einzuschalten.

A2 noun /flaɪt/

flight

Flug / Flug

Meaning

the act of flying, typically through the air; or a scheduled trip by an aircraft

Example

Our flight to London was delayed due to bad weather.

Unser Flug nach London wurde aufgrund schlechten Wetters verzögert.

A2 verb /fərˈɡɪv/

forgive

vergeben

Meaning

to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone; to pardon

Example

She decided to forgive him for his mistakes.

Sie entschied sich, ihm für seine Fehler zu vergeben.

C1 noun ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən

fragmentation

Fragmentierung

Meaning

The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.

Example

Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.

Die Fragmentierung des Lebensraums bedroht viele Arten.

A1 noun /ˈfraɪ.deɪ/

friday

Freitag

Meaning

the day of the week following Thursday and preceding Saturday

Example

We have a team meeting every Friday afternoon.

Wir haben jeden Freitagnachmittag ein Teamtreffen.

B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

Fantasie

Meaning

a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible

Example

She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.

Sie hat eine lebendige Fantasie über das Reisen ins All.

C1 noun /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

Finale

Meaning

the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series

Example

The concert ended with a spectacular finale.

Das Konzert endete mit einem spektakulären Finale.

C2 noun /fækˈsɪmɪli/

facsimile

Kopie

Meaning

an exact copy or reproduction of a document

Example

He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.

Er schickte dem Kunden eine Kopie des Vertrags.

C2 noun /ˈfɪlɪɡri/

filigree

zarte Schmuckarbeit, meist aus Gold oder Silber

Meaning

delicate ornamental work of fine wire, usually of gold or silver

Example

The necklace was decorated with intricate gold filigree.

Die Halskette war mit kompliziertem goldenen Filigran verziert.

C1 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

Tödlichkeit

Meaning

An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.

Example

The accident resulted in one fatality.

Der Unfall führte zu einer Tödlichkeit.

C2 noun /ˈfrɛʃɪt/

freshet

plötzliche Überflutung des Flusses

Meaning

A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.

Example

After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet.

Nach dem Sturm verwandelte sich der Fluss in einen wilden Freshet.

C1 noun /ˈflɔː.rə/

flora

die Pflanzenwelt, die in einer bestimmten Region oder einem bestimmten Lebensraum zu finden ist

Meaning

The plant life found in a particular region or habitat.

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast flora diversity.

Der Amazonas-Regenwald ist Heimat einer großen Vielfalt an Flora.

C2 noun /fɔːn/

faun

Faun (mythische Kreatur)

Meaning

a mythological creature that is half human and half goat

Example

The sculpture depicted a playful faun dancing in the forest.

Die Skulptur stellte einen verspielten Faun dar, der im Wald tanzte.

B1 adverb /ˈfeər.li/

Fairly

fairerweise; mäßig; vernünftig

Meaning

in a just manner; moderately; reasonably

Example

The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.

Der Test war ziemlich einfach, aber einige Fragen waren herausfordernd.

B2 noun /fɔːrt/

Fort

Burg

Meaning

a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live and defend

Example

The ancient fort stood on top of the hill for centuries.

Das alte Fort stand jahrhundertelang auf dem Hügel.

C1 noun /ˈfɔːls.hʊd/

Falsehood

Falschheit; Lüge

Meaning

the state of being untrue; a lie

Example

The politician was caught spreading falsehoods about his opponent.

Der Politiker wurde dabei erwischt, Lügen über seinen Gegner zu verbreiten.

C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

Vorschiffskammer

Meaning

The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.

Example

The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.

Die Seeleute lagerten zusätzliche Seile in der Vorschiffskammer.

C1 adjective /ˈfleɪɡrənt/

flagrant

offensichtlich und eindeutig falsch

Meaning

shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong

Example

It was a flagrant violation of the rules.

Es war ein klares Vergehen der Regeln.

B1 adjective /ˈfriːkwənt/

Frequent

häufig

Meaning

happening often; occurring regularly; repeated

Example

He makes frequent visits to his grandmother.

Er macht häufige Besuche bei seiner Großmutter.

C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

totaler Misserfolg

Meaning

a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one

Example

The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.

Das Event verwandelte sich aufgrund schlechter Planung in einen totalen Misserfolg.

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

Wettervorhersage

Meaning

a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions

Example

The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.

Die Wettervorhersage sagte für das gesamte Wochenende schweren Regen voraus.

B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

Fairness

Meaning

the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice

Example

She always strives for fairness in her decisions.

Sie strebt immer nach Fairness in ihren Entscheidungen.

B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

Grenze oder neues Gebiet

Meaning

A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.

Example

Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.

Die robotergestützte Chirurgie erforscht eine neue Grenze in der Medizin.

B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

Betrug

Meaning

wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain

Example

The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.

Das Unternehmen wurde wegen Kreditkartenbetrugs und Geldwäsche untersucht.

B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

Faust; Schlag

Meaning

a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly

Example

He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.

Er hob seine Faust im Sieg, nachdem er das Meisterschafts-Match gewonnen hatte.

C1 verb ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt

fluctuate

fluktuieren

Meaning

To regularly increase or decrease.

Example

Stock prices fluctuate due to market conditions.

Aktienkurse schwanken aufgrund der Marktbedingungen.

B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

erröten / mit Wasser reinigen

Meaning

to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water

Example

She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.

Sie wurde rot vor Verlegenheit, als sie ihren Fehler bemerkte.

C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

Fassade

Meaning

The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance

Example

The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.

Die Glasfassade des Gebäudes spiegelte den Sonnenuntergang wider.

C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

unfähig, verantwortungslos

Meaning

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

Example

His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.

Seine unfähige Einstellung bei der Arbeit führte zu mehreren versäumten Fristen.

B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

Beerdigung

Meaning

a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation

Example

Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.

Hunderte von Menschen nahmen an der Beerdigung teil, um dem geliebten Lehrer ihre Ehre zu erweisen.

B2 verb ˈfɔːr.mjə.leɪt

formulate

formulieren

Meaning

To create or develop a plan or idea clearly and specifically, to construct an idea or strategy clearly.

Example

The company must formulate a strategy for expansion.

Das Unternehmen muss eine Strategie für die Expansion formulieren.

B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

Faszination; Anziehung; Staunen

Meaning

the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested

Example

Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.

Ihre Faszination für die alte Geschichte führte sie dazu, Archäologin zu werden.

C1 noun /flʌks/

flux

Fluss

Meaning

continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something

Example

The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization.

Das Unternehmen war während der Umstrukturierung in einem Zustand des ständigen Flusses.

B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

Gefallen; Hilfe; Güte

Meaning

approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act

Example

Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?

Könnten Sie mir einen Gefallen tun und mir helfen, diese schwere Kiste zu bewegen?