C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

weit hergeholt

Meaning

unlikely to happen or be true; improbable

Example

His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.

Seine Erklärung für die Verspätung war ein wenig weit hergeholt.

A2 noun /flʌd/

Flood

überschwemmung

Meaning

an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits

Example

The heavy rain caused a flood in the village.

Der starke Regen verursachte eine Überschwemmung im Dorf.

B2 noun /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

Freiheitskämpfer

Meaning

a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country

Example

The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.

Der Freiheitskämpfer widmete sein Leben der Befreiung seines Landes.

A1 noun/verb /fɪʃ/

fish

Glück

Meaning

an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals

Example

He went to the lake to fish early in the morning.

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

C1 noun /ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

figurine

kleine Dekorfigur

Meaning

a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal

Example

She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina.

Sie kaufte eine Porzellanfigur einer tanzenden Ballerina.

A2 determiner/adjective /ˈfjuːər/

fewer

weniger

Meaning

a smaller number of; not as many

Example

Fewer people attended the meeting than expected.

Weniger Menschen nahmen an der Besprechung teil als erwartet.

A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfæstər/

faster

schneller

Meaning

moving or able to move quickly; more quickly than usual

Example

This car is faster than the old one.

Dieses Auto ist schneller als das alte.

B1 noun /fæts/

fats

Fette

Meaning

Essential macronutrients that provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs while helping absorb vitamins.

Example

Healthy fats from nuts and avocados support brain function.

Gesunde Fette aus Nüssen und Avocados unterstützen die Gehirnfunktion.

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 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

frustrated

frustriert

Meaning

feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something

Example

She felt frustrated after failing the exam.

Sie fühlte sich frustriert, nachdem sie die Prüfung nicht bestanden hatte.

C1 adjective ˈfjuː.taɪl

futile

vergeblich

Meaning

Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

Example

His attempts to change the situation were futile.

Seine Versuche, die Situation zu ändern, waren vergeblich.

A2 adjective /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/

Foolish

albern; dumm; töricht

Meaning

lacking good sense or judgment; unwise; silly

Example

It was foolish of him to drive in such heavy rain.

Es war töricht von ihm, bei solchem starken Regen zu fahren.

C1 noun /fruˈɪʃən/

fruition

Verwirklichung

Meaning

The realization or fulfillment of a plan, project, or desire.

Example

Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came to fruition.

Ihr Traum, Ärztin zu werden, wurde endlich verwirklicht.

C1 noun /ˈfjuː.də.lɪ.zəm/

feudalism

Feudalismus

Meaning

the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return

Example

Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe.

Feudalismus prägte die politische Struktur des mittelalterlichen Europas.

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 ˈfæl.ə.si

fallacy

Täuschung, Irrglaube, falsche Argumentation

Meaning

False belief, misconception, false reasoning.

Example

The idea that success comes easy is a fallacy.

Die Vorstellung, dass Erfolg einfach kommt, ist eine Täuschung.

C1 noun /ˈfaɪərɑːm/

firearm

Feuerwaffe

Meaning

a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant

Example

The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.

Die Polizei fand während der Untersuchung eine versteckte Feuerwaffe.

B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

Vogel Feder

Meaning

one of the light structures that cover a bird's body

Example

The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.

Der Pfau hat wunderschöne bunte Federn.

C2 noun /fluːk/

fluke

Glückstreffer

Meaning

A stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.

Example

Winning the lottery was a complete fluke.

Das Gewinnen der Lotterie war ein totaler Glückstreffer.

B1 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/

Fluent

fließend; eloquent

Meaning

able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully

Example

She is fluent in three languages including English and French.

Sie ist fließend in drei Sprachen, darunter Englisch und Französisch.

B1 noun/verb /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

fighting

kampf

Meaning

the act of engaging in a physical or verbal conflict

Example

The soldiers were fighting bravely on the battlefield.

Die Soldaten kämpften tapfer auf dem Schlachtfeld.

C1 adjective /ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt/

fraudulent

betrügerisch

Meaning

Involving or using deceit, especially criminal deception.

Example

He was arrested for making fraudulent insurance claims.

Er wurde verhaftet, weil er betrügerische Versicherungsansprüche eingereicht hatte.

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.

B2 noun /fɛər/

fare

Fahrpreis

Meaning

the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided

Example

The bus fare to the city center is five dollars.

Der Fahrpreis für den Bus ins Stadtzentrum beträgt fünf Dollar.

B1 noun freɪm

Frame

rahmen

Meaning

A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.

Example

A framed family tree can be displayed in your home.

Ein gerahmter Stammbaum kann in Ihrem Haus ausgestellt werden.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈfɛrəl/

feral

wild

Meaning

existing in a wild or untamed state; not domesticated

Example

The feral cat roamed the streets at night.

Die wilde Katze streifte nachts durch die Straßen.

B2 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

ofen

Meaning

an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal

Example

The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.

Der Ofen in der Fabrik schmolz das Metall schnell.

C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

fanatisch

Meaning

extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion

Example

He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.

Er ist ein fanatischer Anhänger seines Fußballteams.

A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrən/ or /ˈfɑːrən/

foreign

fremd

Meaning

Belonging to or coming from another country.

Example

She loves studying foreign languages.

Sie liebt es, fremde Sprachen zu lernen.

C1 noun /fiːt/

feat

Leistung

Meaning

an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength

Example

Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.

Der Aufstieg zum Mount Everest war eine bemerkenswerte Leistung.

C2 noun /ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːriəm/

frigidarium

kaltbad

Meaning

a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths

Example

The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today.

Die Ruinen des römischen Frigidariums sind noch heute sichtbar.

C1 adjective /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

Frigid

eiskalt; frostig

Meaning

extremely cold; freezing; icy

Example

The frigid weather made it difficult to go outside.

Das eiskalte Wetter erschwerte es, nach draußen zu gehen.

C2 verb /fɔːrˈfɛnd/

forfend

schützen, verteidigen, abwenden

Meaning

to protect or defend against something undesirable; to prevent

Example

May good fortune forfend any danger from our journey.

Möge das Glück uns vor jeder Gefahr auf unserer Reise bewahren.

B2 noun /ˈfaɪbər/

fiber

Faser

Meaning

a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion

Example

Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber.

Obst und Gemüse sind reich an Fasern.

B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

weiblich

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature

Example

She has a very feminine style of dressing.

Sie hat einen sehr weiblichen Kleidungsstil.

B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

Flotte

Meaning

a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command

Example

The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.

Die Marine setzte ihre gesamte Flotte für die Übung ein.

C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forego

verzichten

Meaning

to decide not to do or have something pleasant or valuable

Example

She decided to forego dessert to maintain her diet.

Sie entschied sich, auf Dessert zu verzichten, um ihre Diät aufrechtzuerhalten.

C2 noun /floʊ/

floe

Eisfloß

Meaning

a large sheet of floating ice

Example

The polar bears rested on the ice floe.

Die Eisbären ruhten auf dem Eisfloß.

B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

Gründer

Meaning

a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something

Example

Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.

Steve Jobs war der Mitbegründer von Apple Inc. und revolutionierte die persönliche Computertechnik.

B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

Bruchteil; Teil

Meaning

a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something

Example

Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.

Nur ein kleiner Bruchteil der Bevölkerung hat bei den lokalen Wahlen abgestimmt.

C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

pompöse Rede

Meaning

pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth

Example

The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.

Die Rede des Politikers war voll von Fustian und leeren Versprechungen.

B1 adjective /ˈfæbjələs/

Fabulous

fabelhaft; unglaublich; außergewöhnlich

Meaning

extremely good; wonderful; extraordinary

Example

She wore a fabulous dress to the party.

Sie trug ein fabelhaftes Kleid zur Party.

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.

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.

C2 noun /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

forthrightness

Direktheit

Meaning

The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.

Example

Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.

Ihre Forthrightness machte sie zu einer respektierten Journalistin.

B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

flüssig

Meaning

a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable

Example

The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.

Die fließenden Bewegungen des Künstlers beeindruckten das Publikum.

C1 noun /ˈfoʊk.lɔːr/

folk-lore

Volksmärchen

Meaning

The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices of a community, passed down through generations.

Example

Bangladeshi folk-lore is rich with myths and legends.

Deutsche Volksmärchen sind reich an Mythen und Legenden.

C1 noun /frɪndʒ/

fringe

Dekorative Kante / Rand

Meaning

A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.

Example

The festival had a fringe of small independent performances.

Das Festival hatte einen Rand kleiner unabhängiger Darbietungen.

A2 noun /ˈfoʊldər/

folder

Ordner

Meaning

a container or directory used to store and organize papers or digital files

Example

I saved all the photos in a separate folder.

Ich habe alle Fotos in einem separaten Ordner gespeichert.

C2 adjective /fəˈsiːʃəs/

facetious

spöttisch

Meaning

Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor

Example

He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.

Er war spöttisch, als er sagte, dass er auf dem Mond leben wollte.

C1 noun ˈfɜːr.vɚ

fervor

Leidenschaft oder Begeisterung

Meaning

Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.

Example

He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.

Er sprach mit großer Leidenschaft über seine Vision für das Unternehmen.

B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

Freiberufler

Meaning

A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.

Example

She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.

Sie arbeitet als Freelancerin und entwirft Websites für verschiedene Kunden.

A2 noun /frɒɡ/

Frog

Frosch

Meaning

a small amphibian animal that lives both in water and on land

Example

The frog jumped from the lily pad into the pond.

Der Frosch sprang vom Seerosenblatt in den Teich.

B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

Schwarm

Meaning

a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd

Example

Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.

Touristen versammelten sich am Strand während des Sommers.

B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

Formel

Meaning

a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols

Example

The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.

Der Wissenschaftler entdeckte eine neue Formel für das Medikament.

C2 verb /ˌfɔːrˈrʌn/

forerun

vorangehen

Meaning

To go before; to precede in time, place, or action.

Example

Dark clouds often forerun a storm.

Dunkle Wolken gehen oft einem Sturm voraus.

C1 adjective /ˈfrɛn.zid/

frenzied

rasend

Meaning

Wildly excited or uncontrolled

Example

The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage.

Die rasende Menge jubelte, als die Band die Bühne betrat.

C1 noun /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

fixation

Fixierung oder obsessives Interesse an etwas oder jemandem

Meaning

An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.

Example

His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.

Seine Fixierung auf Perfektionismus verzögerte den Abschluss des Projekts.

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.

C2 noun /ˈflɒtsəm/

flotsam

fließende Trümmer

Meaning

Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.

Example

The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm.

Der Strand war nach dem Sturm mit fließenden Trümmern bedeckt.

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

Ahne

Meaning

An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.

Example

He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.

Er spricht oft mit großem Respekt über seine Vorfahren.

C2 adjective /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

fawning

übermäßiges Schmeicheln

Meaning

displaying exaggerated flattery or affection

Example

Her fawning compliments made everyone uncomfortable.

Ihre übermäßigen Schmeicheleien machten alle unwohl.

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.

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.

A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

vier

Meaning

The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.

Example

She has four books on her desk.

Sie hat vier Bücher auf ihrem Schreibtisch.

A2 noun /ˈfɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/

following

Anhänger

Meaning

a group of supporters or people who admire something or someone

Example

The singer has a large following around the world.

Der Sänger hat eine große Anhängerschaft auf der ganzen Welt.

B2 noun/verb /ˈfɒs.tər.ɪŋ/

fostering

Förderung

Meaning

The process of encouraging or promoting the development or growth of something; nurturing and caring for.

Example

Good teachers play a key role in fostering creativity in students.

Gute Lehrer spielen eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Förderung der Kreativität von Schülern.

C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

verstärken

Meaning

To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.

Example

They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.

Sie haben die Stadtmauern verstärkt, um sich gegen eine Invasion zu schützen.

A2 verb /faʊnd/

found

gründen

Meaning

to establish or create something; to discover

Example

They founded the company in 1995.

Sie gründeten das Unternehmen im Jahr 1995.

B1 noun /ˈfɛloʊ/

fellow

Kamerad

Meaning

a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another

Example

He is a fellow student in my class.

Er ist ein Kamerad in meiner Klasse.

C2 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

functionary

Beamter

Meaning

a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority

Example

The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports.

Der untergeordnete Beamte war für das Einreichen der Berichte verantwortlich.

C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

Ferocity, Gewalt, Intensität

Meaning

The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.

Example

The storm's ferocity was devastating.

Die Ferocity des Sturms war verheerend.

B1 noun, verb /ˈfaɪ.næns/ or /fəˈnæns/

finance

Finanzen

Meaning

the management of money and investments, or to provide funds for something

Example

The company secured finance from a major bank.

Das Unternehmen hat Finanzierung von einer großen Bank erhalten.

C2 adjective /ˈfrɪski/

Frisky

lebendig; energisch; verspielt; schelmisch

Meaning

lively; energetic; playful; mischievous

Example

The frisky puppy ran around the garden playfully.

Der fröhliche Welpe rannte verspielt durch den Garten.

B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

frustrierend

Meaning

causing annoyance or dissatisfaction

Example

The slow internet connection was really frustrating.

Die langsame Internetverbindung war wirklich frustrierend.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungous

pilzartig

Meaning

relating to or resembling a fungus

Example

The damp basement had a fungous smell.

Der feuchte Keller hatte einen pilzartigen Geruch.

C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

instabil

Meaning

unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability

Example

She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.

Sie ist zu instabil, um lange bei einem Job zu bleiben.

C1 adjective /ˈfrɪvələs/

frivolous

frivol

Meaning

Not having any serious purpose or value; silly or unimportant.

Example

She dismissed the frivolous complaint quickly.

Sie wies die frivole Beschwerde schnell zurück.

A1 noun /faɪv/

five

fünf

Meaning

The number 5; one more than four and one less than six.

Example

She bought five apples from the market.

Sie kaufte fünf Äpfel auf dem Markt.

A2 noun /fraɪd raɪs/

Fried rice

gebratener Reis

Meaning

a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan

Example

We ordered chicken fried rice from the Chinese restaurant.

Wir haben gebratenen Reis mit Hähnchen im chinesischen Restaurant bestellt.

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.

B2 noun /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

financial responsibility

finanzielle Verantwortung

Meaning

The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.

Example

Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.

Finanzielle Verantwortung gewährleistet langfristige wirtschaftliche Stabilität.

C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowsy

verwahrlost

Meaning

Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.

Example

He wore a frowsy old jacket that smelled of damp.

Er trug eine verwahrloste alte Jacke, die nach Feuchtigkeit roch.

B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

Fabel

Meaning

a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson

Example

Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.

Äsops Fabeln sind berühmt dafür, wertvolle Lektionen durch einfache Geschichten zu lehren.

A2 noun, verb /fuːl/

fool

Narr

Meaning

a silly or stupid person; to trick someone

Example

He felt like a fool after believing the prank.

Er fühlte sich wie ein Narr, nachdem er den Streich geglaubt 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.

B1 noun fʌnd

fund

Fonds

Meaning

A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.

Example

The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.

Die Regierung hat einen Fonds für Katastrophenhilfe bereitgestellt.

B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

makellos; fehlerfrei

Meaning

perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate

Example

Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.

Ihre makellose Leistung brachte ihr stehende Ovationen ein.

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.

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.

C2 noun /ˈfɪli/

filly

junge Stute

Meaning

a young female horse

Example

The filly ran swiftly across the meadow.

Das Fohlen rannte schnell über die Wiese.

C1 noun /frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

fragility

Zerbrechlichkeit

Meaning

The quality of being fragile; delicateness.

Example

The cornea's fragility increases with rubbing.

Die Zerbrechlichkeit der Hornhaut nimmt durch Reiben zu.

B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

fehlerhaft

Meaning

having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality

Example

The flawed design of the car led to a recall.

Das fehlerhafte Design des Autos führte zu einem Rückruf.

B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

rahmen

Meaning

A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.

Example

Frameworks define the basis of systems.

Rahmen definieren die Grundlage von Systemen.

C1 adjective /ˈfjuː.dəl/

Meaning

Relating to the central government of a federation.

Example

The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.

Die Bundesregierung hat ein neues Gesetz zur Gesundheitsversorgung verabschiedet.

B2 noun /ˈfriː.kwən.si/

Frequency

Häufigkeit

Meaning

the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time

Example

The frequency of earthquakes in this region has increased dramatically over the past decade.

Die Häufigkeit von Erdbeben in dieser Region hat in den letzten zehn Jahren dramatisch zugenommen.

C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

Futurist

Meaning

A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.

Example

The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.

Der Futurist sagte große Veränderungen im Verkehr im nächsten Jahrzehnt voraus.

C2 verb /frɪz/

frizz

Haare in kleine Locken verwandeln oder die Haare unordentlich und frizzig machen

Meaning

to form into small, tight curls or cause hair to become fuzzy and tangled

Example

The humid weather caused her hair to frizz.

Das feuchte Wetter ließ ihre Haare frizzig werden.

B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

früher; ehemals

Meaning

in the past; previously; at an earlier time

Example

The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.

Das Gebäude war früher eine Schule, ist jetzt jedoch ein Gemeindezentrum.

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.

A1 preposition /frəm/ or /frʌm/

from

von

Meaning

Used to indicate the starting point of a journey, action, or source.

Example

She came from Dhaka to visit her family.

Sie kam von Dhaka, um ihre Familie zu besuchen.

C2 adjective /ˈfiːtɪd/

foetid

stinkend

Meaning

having an offensive, unpleasant smell

Example

The foetid smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe.

Der stinkende Geruch vom Müll machte es schwer zu atmen.

C1 verb /ˈfɜːrmɛnt/

ferment

einen chemischen Prozess durchlaufen, bei dem Zucker in Alkohol oder Säure umgewandelt wird; Veränderungen anregen oder hervorrufen

Meaning

to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change

Example

The grapes are left to ferment for several weeks.

Die Trauben werden für mehrere Wochen fermentiert.

C1 noun /fɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/

Formality

Formalität

Meaning

the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette; a thing done simply to comply with requirements

Example

The signing of the contract was just a formality; the deal was already agreed upon.

Die Unterzeichnung des Vertrags war nur eine Formalität; der Deal war bereits vereinbart.

C2 adjective /ˈfɪliəl/

filial

bezieht sich auf einen Sohn oder eine Tochter; zeigt Respekt oder Zuneigung gegenüber den Eltern

Meaning

relating to a son or daughter; showing respect or affection toward parents

Example

He showed filial respect by caring for his aging parents.

Er zeigte filialen Respekt, indem er sich um seine älteren Eltern kümmerte.

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.