C1 verb /ˈfɔːrfɪt/

forfeit

verzichten, verlieren als Strafe

Meaning

to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty for wrongdoing

Example

He had to forfeit the match after breaking the rules.

Er musste das Spiel aufgeben, nachdem er die Regeln gebrochen hatte.

B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

flexibilität

Meaning

The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.

Example

The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.

Die Flexibilität der Arbeitszeiten hat es erleichtert, Arbeit und Privatleben in Einklang zu bringen.

A2 verb /feɪl/

fail

scheitern

Meaning

to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful

Example

He failed to complete the assignment on time.

Er scheiterte daran, die Aufgabe rechtzeitig zu beenden.

C1 noun /fæd/

fad

vorübergehende Mode, Trend

Meaning

a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze

Example

The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.

Die neue Diät wurde ein vorübergehender Trend unter Teenagern.

B2 adverb /ˈfɔ:rmoast/

Foremost

zuerst; vor allem

Meaning

most importantly; above all; in the first place

Example

First and foremost, we need to ensure safety.

Zuerst und vor allem müssen wir die Sicherheit gewährleisten.

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.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈfæl.oʊ/

fallow

Brachland

Meaning

Describing land that is left unplanted for a period to restore its fertility, allowing soil to recover nutrients and break pest and disease cycles.

Example

Farmers leave their fields fallow to restore soil fertility.

Bauern lassen ihre Felder brach, um die Bodenfruchtbarkeit wiederherzustellen.

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 /fɪntʃ/

finch

fink (kleiner Singvogel)

Meaning

a small songbird with a short, stout bill

Example

A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.

Ein bunter Fink saß auf dem Ast und sang süß.

B1 noun faʊnˈdeɪʃən

foundation

Fundament

Meaning

The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.

Example

The foundation of the building was laid with strong materials.

Das Fundament des Gebäudes wurde mit starken Materialien gelegt.

C2 noun /ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/

flag-officer

Flagg-Offizier

Meaning

a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command

Example

The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony.

Der Flagg-Offizier überprüfte die Flotte vor der Zeremonie.

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 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.

C2 adjective fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs

fortuitous

zufällig

Meaning

Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.

Example

Their meeting was purely fortuitous.

Ihr Treffen war völlig zufällig.

C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

machbar

Meaning

possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable

Example

It is feasible to complete the project within two months.

Es ist machbar, das Projekt in zwei Monaten abzuschließen.

C1 noun /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

fabrication

falsche Erfindung

Meaning

The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.

Example

The article was full of fabrication and misleading claims.

Der Artikel war voller falscher Erfindung und irreführender Ansprüche.

C1 verb /ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

fertilize

düngen

Meaning

to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances

Example

Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield.

Bauern düngen die Felder, um den Ertrag zu steigern.

B1 noun /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/

firefighter

Feuerwehrmann

Meaning

a person whose job is to put out fires

Example

The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.

Der Feuerwehrmann rettete die Familie aus dem brennenden Gebäude.

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

treu; loyal; engagiert

Meaning

loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs

Example

She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.

Sie blieb ihren Prinzipien während ihrer gesamten Karriere treu.

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

Fälscher

Meaning

a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures

Example

The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.

Die Polizei hat einen Fälscher verhaftet, der gefälschte Gemälde verkauft hatte.

C1 noun /ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/

figurehead

Scheinführer

Meaning

a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head

Example

The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority.

Der König war nur eine symbolische Führungskraft ohne echte Autorität.

B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

frustrieren

Meaning

to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed

Example

The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.

Der Verkehrsstau frustrierte alle Pendler.

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.

A1 verb /fɔːl/

fall

fallen

Meaning

to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur

Example

The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.

Die Blätter fallen von den Bäumen im Herbst.

A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrməl/

formal

formell

Meaning

done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature

Example

He wore a formal suit to the wedding.

Er trug einen formellen Anzug zur Hochzeit.

C2 noun, verb /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

filibuster

eine Taktik, die gesetzgeberische Maßnahmen durch längere Reden verzögert; eine solche Taktik anwenden

Meaning

a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic

Example

The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing.

Der Senator filibusterte stundenlang, um das Gesetz zu verhindern.

A1 adjective /fɑːst/

Fast

schnell; rasch

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; rapid; swift

Example

She runs very fast in the morning.

Sie läuft sehr schnell am Morgen.

C1 noun/adjective /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

foreboding

ungutes Gefühl

Meaning

A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.

Example

She felt a deep sense of foreboding as she entered the abandoned house.

Sie hatte ein tiefes Gefühl des Unheils, als sie das verlassene Haus betrat.

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.

B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

faszinierend

Meaning

extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting

Example

The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.

Die Dokumentation über das Meeresleben war faszinierend.

B1 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

Entdeckung, Schlussfolgerung oder Ergebnis nach einer Untersuchung

Meaning

a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation

Example

The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.

Die Wissenschaftlerin veröffentlichte ihre Entdeckungen in einer führenden Fachzeitschrift.

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.

C1 verb /fret/

fret

sich sorgen

Meaning

to worry or be anxious; to be troubled

Example

Don't fret about the exam results.

Mach dir keine Sorgen über die Prüfungsergebnisse.

C2 noun /ˈflætʃələns/

flatulence

Gasansammlung im Verdauungssystem

Meaning

the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines

Example

Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence.

Bohnen essen kann manchmal Blähungen verursachen.

B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

Angst; Schrecken; Entsetzen

Meaning

a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear

Example

The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.

Der laute Donner versetzte sie in solche Angst, dass sie ihre Kaffeetasse fallen ließ.

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.

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.

A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

Feuer

Meaning

combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air

Example

The fire in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere.

Das Feuer im Kamin spendete Wärme und eine gemütliche Atmosphäre.

C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

Einbildung, Fantasie

Meaning

something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind

Example

The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.

Die Geschichte vom Spukhaus ist nur ein Produkt ihrer Fantasie.

B2 noun /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/

Fragrance

duft; parfüm

Meaning

a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne

Example

The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the entire garden in the evening.

Der Duft der Jasminblüten erfüllte den ganzen Garten am Abend.

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 /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

Glück; Schicksal; Reichtum

Meaning

chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets

Example

He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.

Er hat sein Vermögen gemacht, indem er weise in Technologieunternehmen investiert hat.

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 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.

C2 noun /flɔːˈrɛsəns/

florescence

Blüte

Meaning

The process, state, or period of flowering.

Example

The garden reached its peak florescence in spring.

Der Garten erreichte im Frühling seine höchste Blüte.

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.

B2 adverb /ˈfræŋkli/

Frankly

offen gesagt; ehrlich;

Meaning

honestly; openly; in a direct manner

Example

Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.

Offen gesagt, ich denke, dieser Plan braucht mehr Überlegung.

A2 verb /fɪks/

fix

reparieren

Meaning

To repair or make something work again.

Example

The mechanic fixed the broken car.

Der Mechaniker hat das kaputte Auto repariert.

A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

vergessen

Meaning

to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind

Example

Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.

Vergiss nicht, die Tür zu schließen, wenn du gehst.

A2 noun /ˈfiːtʃər/

feature

Merkmal

Meaning

a distinctive attribute or aspect of something; a characteristic

Example

The new phone has a unique camera feature.

Das neue Telefon hat ein einzigartiges Kamera-Merkmal.

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 /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.

C1 adjective /ˈfɜːrtɪv/

furtive

heimlich

Meaning

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.

Example

He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving.

Er warf einen heimlichen Blick zur Tür, bevor er ging.

B1 verb /fərˈbɪd/

forbid

verbieten

Meaning

to order someone not to do something

Example

The school forbids smoking on campus.

Die Schule verbietet das Rauchen auf dem Campus.

C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

töricht

Meaning

Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.

Example

It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.

Es war töricht von ihm, den Berg ohne die richtige Ausrüstung zu erklimmen.

C1 adjective /ˈfuːlpruːf/

foolproof

einwandfrei

Meaning

Designed to be very easy to use or understand, leaving no possibility of failure or error.

Example

The new software has a foolproof installation process.

Die neue Software hat einen einwandfreien Installationsprozess.

B2 verb ˈfaɪ.nəl.aɪz

finalize

finalisieren

Meaning

To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.

Example

The treaty was finalized after the discussions.

Der Vertrag wurde nach den Diskussionen finalisiert.

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.

B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

finanziell

Meaning

relating to money, banking, or finance

Example

He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.

Er traf eine solide finanzielle Entscheidung, indem er klug investierte.

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.

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.

A2 adjective /fɪfθ/

fifth

fünfzig

Meaning

constituting number five in a sequence

Example

She lives on the fifth floor of the building.

Sie lebt im fünften Stock des Gebäudes.

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.

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.

B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

Flamme

Meaning

a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire

Example

The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.

Die Kerzenflamme flackerte sanft im Abendwind.

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.

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.

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.

A1 verb /ˈfɒloʊ/

follow

folgen

Meaning

to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after

Example

The children followed their teacher into the classroom.

Die Kinder folgten ihrem Lehrer ins Klassenzimmer.

C2 adjective /fɪˈdjuːʃəl/

fiducial

vertrauenswürdig, als Referenzpunkt dienend

Meaning

based on trust or confidence; serving as a standard of reference

Example

The fiducial point on the map ensures accurate measurements.

Der fiduziale Punkt auf der Karte sorgt für genaue Messungen.

C1 adjective /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

fraternal

brüderlich

Meaning

Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.

Example

The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship.

Die beiden Nationen pflegen eine brüderliche Beziehung.

C1 noun ˈfɔː.saɪt

foresight

Voraussicht

Meaning

The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.

Example

His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.

Seine Voraussicht half dem Unternehmen, finanzielle Verluste zu vermeiden.

B1 noun /fɔːlt/

Fault

Fehler; Mangel; Schuld

Meaning

an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature; responsibility for an accident or misfortune

Example

The accident was caused by a fault in the car's braking system.

Der Unfall wurde durch einen Fehler im Bremssystem des Autos verursacht.

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.

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 /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

angemessen, passend oder angenehm; gekennzeichnet durch Glück oder Zufriedenheit

Meaning

well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness

Example

She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.

Sie machte eine passende Bemerkung, die die Stimmung aufhellte.

B1 noun /feɪk/

Fake

Fälschung; Betrug; gefälschtes Objekt

Meaning

a thing that is not genuine; a forgery or sham

Example

The painting was discovered to be a fake worth very little money.

Das Gemälde wurde als eine Fälschung entdeckt, die sehr wenig wert war.

A2 adjective /fɔːls/

False

falsch; inkorrekt; täuschend; künstlich

Meaning

not true; incorrect; deceptive; artificial

Example

The witness gave false testimony in court.

Der Zeuge gab im Gericht falsches Zeugnis ab.

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.

C2 verb /ˈfrɪtər/

fritter

verschwenden

Meaning

To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.

Example

He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets.

Er verschwendete sein Geld für unnötige Geräte.

B2 noun /ˈfaɪ.bər/

fibre

Faser

Meaning

A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.

Example

Eating foods rich in fibre can improve your digestion.

Der Verzehr von ballaststoffreichen Lebensmitteln kann Ihre Verdauung verbessern.

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.

B1 verb /ˈfraɪtən/

frighten

erschrecken

Meaning

to cause fear or alarm in someone

Example

The loud noise frightened the child.

Das laute Geräusch erschreckte das Kind.

B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

festes Objekt, installierte Vorrichtung

Meaning

a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building

Example

The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.

Das Badezimmergerät wurde gestern installiert.

B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

Fähigkeit, Fakultät

Meaning

an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university

Example

She has a remarkable faculty for languages.

Sie hat eine bemerkenswerte Fähigkeit für Sprachen.

C2 noun /ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/

fusillade

Feuerstoß

Meaning

A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.

Example

The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets.

Die Soldaten rückten unter einem Feuerstoß vor.

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.

C2 verb /fɔɪst/

foist

aufzwingen

Meaning

To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.

Example

He tried to foist his old books onto his friends.

Er versuchte, seine alten Bücher seinen Freunden aufzuzwingen.

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

günstig

Meaning

expressing approval or support; advantageous

Example

The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.

Die Wetterbedingungen waren günstig für das Outdoor-Event.

A1 verb /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

finish

beenden

Meaning

to complete or bring to an end; to reach the final point

Example

She finished her homework before dinner.

Sie hat ihre Hausaufgaben vor dem Abendessen beendet.

C1 adjective /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

fictitious

fiktiv, falsch

Meaning

not real or true; imaginary or fabricated

Example

The story he told was entirely fictitious.

Die Geschichte, die er erzählte, war völlig fiktiv.

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.

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.

C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

streicheln

Meaning

To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.

Example

She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.

Sie streichelte das Kätzchen sanft in ihrem Schoß.

B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

flöte

Meaning

a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end

Example

He played a sweet melody on his flute.

Er spielte eine süße Melodie auf seiner Flöte.

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.

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 /fɔɪl/

foil

vereiteln

Meaning

To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.

Example

The police foiled the robbery attempt.

Die Polizei vereitelte den Raubversuch.

C2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪki/

finicky

schwer zufriedenzustellen; sehr auf Details bedacht

Meaning

difficult to please; very particular about details

Example

He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables.

Er ist so wählerisch bei seinem Essen, dass er nur Bio-Gemüse isst.

B2 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

Scheitern; Fehler; Schwäche

Meaning

a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault

Example

His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.

Sein einziges Scheitern ist, dass er während der Besprechungen zu viel redet.

C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

fesseln, einschränken

Meaning

to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom

Example

The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.

Die strengen Regeln fesselten die Kreativität der Studenten.

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.

A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

gefrieren

Meaning

to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold

Example

Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.

Wasser friert bei null Grad Celsius.

B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

vergebend

Meaning

ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient

Example

She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.

Sie hat eine vergebende Natur und hält selten Groll.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

festlich; fröhlich; festlich gestimmt

Meaning

joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival

Example

The house looked festive with colorful decorations.

Das Haus sah festlich aus mit bunten Dekorationen.

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.

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.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

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.