A1 adjective /frɛntʃ/

french

französisch

Meaning

Relating to France, its people, or their language.

Example

We enjoyed delicious French cuisine on our trip to Paris.

Wir haben auf unserer Reise nach Paris leckeres französisches Essen genossen.

C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

Läuseeier

Meaning

The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.

Example

The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.

Der Lehrer bemerkte Läuseeier im Haar des Kindes.

A2 noun /toʊ/

Toe

Zehe

Meaning

any of the five digits at the end of the human foot

Example

She stubbed her toe on the chair leg.

Sie hat ihren Zeh an der Stuhlbeine gestoßen.

B1 noun /stoʊv/

Stove

Herd

Meaning

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat

Example

She cooked dinner on the gas stove.

Sie kochte das Abendessen auf dem Gasherd.

B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

wild; grausam; unzivilisiert

Meaning

extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized

Example

The savage attack shocked everyone.

Der wilde Angriff schockierte alle.

C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

Ritterlichkeit

Meaning

The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.

Example

The knight lived by the code of chivalry.

Der Ritter lebte nach dem Kodex der Ritterlichkeit.

C2 noun /ˈpɛtjʊləns/

petulance

Launenhaftigkeit

Meaning

The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

Example

His petulance during the meeting annoyed everyone.

Seine Petulanz während des Treffens nervte alle.

C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

dämonisch

Meaning

possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent

Example

The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.

Die Soldaten kämpften mit dämonischer Wut.

C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

Schiefer / planen

Meaning

a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task

Example

The meeting is slated for next Monday.

Das Treffen ist für nächsten Montag angesetzt.

B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

Enkelin

Meaning

the daughter of one’s son or daughter

Example

Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.

Ihre Enkelin besucht sie jedes Wochenende.

B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

fern

Meaning

far away in space or time; remote

Example

We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.

Wir konnten einen fernen Berg am Horizont sehen.

A2 noun /ˈfɔːrɪst/

Forest

wald

Meaning

a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth

Example

We went hiking in the dense forest yesterday.

Wir sind gestern im dichten Wald wandern gegangen.

C1 noun /kwɜːrk/

Quirk

Macke; Eigenheit

Meaning

a peculiar behavioral habit; an unexpected turn or twist

Example

Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks made her unique.

Ihre Eigenheit, immer unpassende Socken zu tragen, machte sie einzigartig.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

incongruous

inkongruent

Meaning

Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.

Example

His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting.

Seine Witze waren inkongruent während des ernsten Treffens.

B1 adjective /ˈdaɪɪŋ/

Dying

sterbend; im Sterben begriffen;

Meaning

approaching death; in the process of dying; fading away

Example

The dying plant needs water immediately.

Die sterbende Pflanze braucht sofort Wasser.

C1 noun ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

inefficiency

Ineffizienz

Meaning

The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.

Example

Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.

Regierungsineffizienz führt zu langsamer Projektfertigstellung.

C1 noun /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

Tarantel

Meaning

A large hairy spider found in warm regions.

Example

The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.

Die Tarantel kroch über den Wüstensand.

C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

Mikrokosmos

Meaning

A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.

Example

The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.

Die kleine Stadt ist ein Mikrokosmos der gesamten Nation.

C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

Kapillare

Meaning

a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins

Example

Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.

Sauerstoff gelangt durch Kapillaren vom Blut in das Gewebe.

B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

Wasserkrug

Meaning

a container used for storing or carrying water

Example

The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.

Der Wasserkrug in der Küche war mit frischem Trinkwasser gefüllt.

C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

kompliziertes Problem oder Rätsel

Meaning

A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution

Example

The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.

Das ethische Dilemma verwirrte die Forscher.

C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

Pretension, falsche Darstellung

Meaning

A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.

Example

His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.

Seine Pretension, ein Experte zu sein, wurde schnell entlarvt.

C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

halbinselartig

Meaning

Relating to or resembling a peninsula.

Example

The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.

Die halbinselartige Region ist auf drei Seiten von Wasser umgeben.

C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

unterirdisch

Meaning

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

Example

Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.

Unterirdische Wasserquellen helfen, die Landwirtschaft zu unterstützen.

C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

verkaufen

Meaning

To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.

Example

Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.

Straßenverkäufer verkaufen handgemachten Schmuck an Touristen.

A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

männlich

Meaning

a man or boy; relating to men or boys

Example

The school has more male teachers than female teachers.

Die Schule hat mehr männliche Lehrer als weibliche Lehrer.

C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

sterbenskrank; im Verfall oder Sterben

Meaning

near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay

Example

The moribund patient was in critical condition.

Der moribunde Patient war in kritischem Zustand.

C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

troposphäre

Meaning

The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.

Example

The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.

Die Troposphäre ist der Ort, an dem Wetterphänomene auftreten.

C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

heiter

Meaning

calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful

Example

She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.

Sie erinnert sich oft an die heiteren Tage ihrer Kindheit.

B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

Wohlwender

Meaning

a person who desires happiness or success for another

Example

Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.

Viele Wohlwender kamen, um ihr zum Abschluss zu gratulieren.

C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

verzaubern

Meaning

to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over

Example

The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.

Der Geschichtenerzähler verzauberte die Kinder mit seinen Erzählungen.

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

wichtig, herausragend oder auffällig

Meaning

Most important, prominent, or noticeable

Example

The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.

Der Bericht hob die wichtigsten Punkte der Diskussion hervor.

C2 adjective /ˈnæti/

natty

elegant

Meaning

Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.

Example

He looked very natty in his new suit.

Er sah sehr elegant aus in seinem neuen Anzug.

C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

verzweifelt

Meaning

very unhappy and unable to be comforted

Example

She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.

Sie war verzweifelt, nachdem sie die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.

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.

B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

löschen

Meaning

to remove completely; to delete or wipe out

Example

Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.

Benutze einen Radiergummi, um die Bleistiftmarken zu löschen.

C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

gemischte Wirtschaft

Meaning

An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.

Example

Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.

Heute folgen die meisten Länder einem Modell der gemischten Wirtschaft.

C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

sensorisches Zentrum

Meaning

The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.

Example

The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.

Das Sensorium des Patienten war nach dem Unfall getrübt.

C2 adjective /trænzˈmɪsəbl/

transmissible

übertragbar

Meaning

able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another

Example

COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease.

COVID-19 ist eine hochübertragbare Krankheit.

C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

Schiefer

Meaning

a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers

Example

The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.

Die Region ist reich an Schiefer und natürlichen Gasvorkommen.

B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

Zutat

Meaning

A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.

Example

Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.

Mehl ist eine wichtige Zutat beim Brotbacken.

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.

A2 noun /ˈtraɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Tricycle

dreirad

Meaning

a three-wheeled vehicle, especially one for children

Example

The child rode his tricycle in the park.

Das Kind fuhr mit seinem Dreirad im Park.

C2 noun /ˈɑb.lə.kwi/

Obloquy

harte Kritik oder verbaler Missbrauch; öffentliche Verurteilung

Meaning

harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation

Example

The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.

Der Politiker sah sich nach dem Skandal scharfer Kritik ausgesetzt.

B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪstri/

chemistry

Chemie

Meaning

the branch of science that studies substances and their interactions; also the emotional connection between people

Example

They have great chemistry and work well together.

Sie haben eine großartige Chemie und arbeiten gut zusammen.

C2 noun /ˈɡæli/

galley

Schiffsmesse

Meaning

A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.

Example

The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food.

Die Schiffsmesse war mit dem Geruch von frisch gekochtem Essen gefüllt.

B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

zärtlich; fürsorglich; Liebe und Wärme zeigend

Meaning

affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth

Example

She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.

Sie ist eine liebevolle Mutter, die sich tief um ihre Kinder kümmert.

A1 adjective /ˈfʌn.i/

Funny

lustig; seltsam; amüsant;

Meaning

humorous; strange; amusing;

Example

He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.

Er erzählte einen lustigen Witz, der alle zum Lachen brachte.

C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

Palinode

Meaning

a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work

Example

The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.

Der Dichter schrieb eine Palinode, um sich für seine früheren harten Worte zu entschuldigen.

B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

plötzlich weglaufen; etwas mit einem Bolzen befestigen

Meaning

To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.

Example

The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.

Das Pferd raste nach dem lauten Geräusch aus dem Stall.

C1 noun /pəˈtɜːrnəti/

paternity

Vaterschaft

Meaning

The state of being someone's father.

Example

He demanded a paternity test to confirm his relationship with the child.

Er forderte einen Vaterschaftstest, um seine Beziehung zu dem Kind zu bestätigen.

A1 noun /fruːt/

fruit

Frucht

Meaning

The sweet and fleshy product of a plant that contains seeds.

Example

Mango is my favorite fruit.

Die Mango ist mein Lieblingsfrucht.

C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

vergüten

Meaning

To pay someone for services or work done.

Example

The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.

Das Unternehmen wird die Mitarbeiter für ihre Überstunden gerecht entlohnen.

C1 noun /dɪsˈɒn.ər/

Dishonour

Schande

Meaning

a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations

Example

Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy.

Das Brechen seines Versprechens brachte Schande auf seinen Namen und sein Familienerbe.

C2 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

früh

Meaning

early; in good time

Example

She rose betimes to finish her work.

Sie stand früh auf, um ihre Arbeit zu beenden.

B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

Umwandler

Meaning

a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials

Example

The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.

Der Ingenieur benutzte einen Umwandler, um Wechselstrom in Gleichstrom umzuwandeln.

C1 noun /taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/

typography

Typografie

Meaning

the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing

Example

Good typography improves the readability of a website.

Gute Typografie verbessert die Lesbarkeit einer Website.

C1 noun /ˈdræm.ə.tɪst/

dramatist

Dramatiker

Meaning

a person who writes plays

Example

Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history.

Shakespeare ist einer der größten Dramatiker der Geschichte.

C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

geschickt; listig; raffiniert

Meaning

clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way

Example

She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.

Sie gab eine geschickte Antwort, die die wahre Frage vermied.

C2 noun /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈkem.ɪ.kəlz/

phytochemicals

phytochemikalien

Meaning

Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.

Example

Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation.

Phytochemikalien im grünen Tee helfen, Entzündungen zu reduzieren.

B2 noun /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehavior

Fehlverhalten

Meaning

bad or improper behavior

Example

The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.

Der Lehrer bestrafte den Schüler für sein Fehlverhalten.

B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

manipulieren

Meaning

to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way

Example

She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.

Sie kann die Software manipulieren, um beeindruckende Grafiken zu erstellen.

C2 adjective /mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/

mercurial

unbeständig

Meaning

subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.

Example

She is known for her mercurial temperament.

Sie ist bekannt für ihr unbeständiges Temperament.

B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

Nachname

Meaning

a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name

Example

Please write your first name and surname on the form.

Bitte geben Sie Ihren Vornamen und Nachnamen im Formular an.

C2 verb /trænsˈfɪɡjʊər/

transfigure

verwandeln

Meaning

To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.

Example

The artist managed to transfigure simple clay into a beautiful sculpture.

Der Künstler schaffte es, einfachen Ton in eine schöne Skulptur zu verwandeln.

B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

mentale Konzentration

Meaning

The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.

Example

Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.

Meditation verbessert die mentale Konzentration und die kognitive Leistung.

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

impending

bevorstehend

Meaning

about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening

Example

The villagers were worried about the impending flood.

Die Dorfbewohner waren besorgt über die bevorstehende Flut.

C1 verb /ɪkˈspaʊnd/

expound

erklären

Meaning

to present and explain in detail

Example

The professor expounded the theory in simple terms.

Der Professor erklärte die Theorie in einfachen Worten.

A2 noun /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/

Cabbage

Kohl

Meaning

a cultivated plant eaten as a vegetable, having thick green or purple leaves surrounding a spherical heart

Example

She chopped the fresh cabbage to make coleslaw for dinner.

Sie schnitt den frischen Kohl, um Krautsalat zum Abendessen zu machen.

B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

Dekoration; Zierde; Preis;

Meaning

the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify

Example

The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.

Die Weihnachtsdekoration verwandelte den gewöhnlichen Raum in ein festliches Wunderland.

B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

Belästigung; Störung;

Meaning

a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance

Example

The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.

Der konstante Lärm von der Baustelle ist eine echte Belästigung.

C2 noun /kəˈkɒfəni/

cacophony

lärmschwall

Meaning

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Example

The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate.

Der Lärmschwall der Hupe machte es unmöglich, sich zu konzentrieren.

C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

relativ zu Gesetzen oder Vorschriften, die persönliche Ausgaben für Luxusgüter begrenzen

Meaning

Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.

Example

In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.

Im mittelalterlichen Europa beschränkten satzungsrechtliche Gesetze den Gebrauch teurer Stoffe auf den Adel.

C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

bestätigen

Meaning

Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.

Example

The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.

Der Zeuge hat die Aussage des Angeklagten korrigiert.

B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

Kompostierung

Meaning

The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.

Example

Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.

Kompostierung reduziert Abfälle und verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit.

B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.ni.ər/

Junior

Junior; Anfänger; untergeordnet

Meaning

a person who is younger or lower in rank than someone else; relating to young people

Example

The junior employee was eager to learn from senior colleagues.

Der Junior-Mitarbeiter war eifrig, von den Senior-Kollegen zu lernen.

C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

prehensil

Meaning

adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object

Example

The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.

Der Affe benutzte seinen prehensilen Schwanz, um sich vom Ast hängen zu lassen.

C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

Abscheulichkeit

Meaning

a thing that causes disgust or hatred

Example

Slavery was considered an abomination.

Sklaverei wurde als Abscheulichkeit angesehen.

A2 noun /bænd/

band

Musikband

Meaning

a group of musicians who play music together

Example

The band performed live at the concert.

Die Band trat live beim Konzert auf.

C1 noun/verb /ˈbæntər/

banter

Späße

Meaning

playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

Example

The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.

Die Kollegen genossen ein wenig leichte Unterhaltung während des Treffens.

A1 noun /pɪɡ/

Pig

schwein

Meaning

a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose

Example

The farmer fed the pig in the pen.

Der Bauer fütterte das Schwein im Stall.

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.

C1 verb θwɔːt

thwart

vereiteln

Meaning

Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.

Example

His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.

Seine Bemühungen, den Vorschlag zu vereiteln, waren erfolglos.

C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

Inquisition

Meaning

A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.

Example

The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.

Der Journalist wurde einem harten Verhör durch das Panel über seine Quellen unterzogen.

C2 noun /rɪˈkwaɪtəl/

requital

Vergeltung

Meaning

The act of returning something, such as a favor, service, or punishment; repayment or retaliation.

Example

She offered her time in requital for his kindness.

Sie bot ihre Zeit als Vergeltung für seine Freundlichkeit an.

C2 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

malati

Meaning

a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine

Example

The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.

Die Malati-Rebe bedeckte die Gartenmauer mit süß riechenden Blumen.

C1 adjective ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

durch Algorithmen gesteuert.

Meaning

Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.

Example

Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.

Algorithmus-gesteuerte Systeme erhöhen die Genauigkeit.

C1 noun /ˈpoʊʃən/

potion

Trank

Meaning

a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties

Example

The witch gave the hero a healing potion.

Die Hexe gab dem Helden einen Heiltrank.

C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

Bündel

Meaning

A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.

Example

The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.

Die Arbeiter luden das Bündel Baumwolle auf den Lkw.

C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

Patrizid

Meaning

The act of killing one's own father.

Example

The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.

Der alte Mythos beschreibt einen Sohn, der einen Patricid begeht, um den Thron zu erlangen.

B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

Auslass

Meaning

a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed

Example

Art is a great outlet for emotions.

Kunst ist ein großartiger Auslass für Emotionen.

C2 noun /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

privateer

Kaper

Meaning

A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.

Example

The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.

Der Kaper ergriff während des Konflikts mehrere feindliche Schiffe.

B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

gefangen

Meaning

a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined

Example

The captive was held in a small cell for several months.

Der Gefangene wurde mehrere Monate in einer kleinen Zelle gehalten.

B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

Aufbau

Meaning

The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme

Example

The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.

Das Unternehmen stellte ein neues Set-up für die Büroanordnung vor.

A2 noun /teɪst/

Taste

Geschmack; persönliche Vorliebe

Meaning

the sensation produced when food touches the tongue; personal preference or liking

Example

This cake has a sweet taste that I really enjoy.

Dieser Kuchen hat einen süßen Geschmack, den ich wirklich genieße.

B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

Seifenbox

Meaning

a container used to store soap

Example

She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.

Sie kaufte eine schöne Seifenbox für das Badezimmer.

C1 noun /ˈɡreɪdiənt/

gradient

Neigung

Meaning

A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.

Example

The cyclist struggled up the steep gradient of the hill.

Der Radfahrer kämpfte, um die steile Neigung des Hügels hinaufzukommen.

B1 noun /rɪˈzɔː.sɪz/

resources

ressourcen

Meaning

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets.

Example

The region was rich in herbal resources.

Die Region war reich an pflanzlichen Ressourcen.

C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

kreuz

Meaning

a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church

Example

The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.

Die alte Kirche zeigte ein geschnitztes Kreuz über dem Altar.

C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

Einladender

Meaning

a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place

Example

The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.

Der Einladende begrüßte die Gäste am Eingang.

C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

Vermögensaufteilung

Meaning

An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.

Example

Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.

Eine korrekte Vermögensaufteilung ist der Schlüssel zum finanziellen Wachstum.

C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

herumstehen, ziellos bleiben

Meaning

To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.

Example

The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.

Den Jugendlichen wurde gesagt, sie sollten nicht vor dem Laden herumlaufen.

B2 noun /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/

Excursion

Ausflug; Exkursion

Meaning

a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity

Example

The school organized an excursion to the science museum for all students.

Die Schule organisierte einen Ausflug ins Wissenschaftsmuseum für alle Schüler.

B1 noun /ˈwelˌbiː.ɪŋ/

well-being

Wohlbefinden

Meaning

The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.

Example

Eye lubrication is crucial for overall well-being.

Augenbefeuchtung ist entscheidend für das allgemeine Wohlbefinden.

B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

Physik

Meaning

the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them

Example

She decided to major in physics at the university.

Sie entschied sich, an der Universität Physik zu studieren.

B2 adjective /ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/

unified

vereinigt

Meaning

Made into a whole or joined together.

Example

A unified approach fosters better outcomes.

Ein vereinter Ansatz fördert bessere Ergebnisse.

C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

lange Geschichte

Meaning

A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.

Example

The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.

Der Aufstieg und Fall des Unternehmens wurde zu einer Unternehmenssaga.

B2 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

behaupten

Meaning

to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims

Example

She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.

sie entschloss sich, ihre Autorität in der Sitzung durchzusetzen.

C1 adjective /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/

predisposed

neigung

Meaning

Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.

Example

She is predisposed to trust people easily.

Sie ist geneigt, Menschen leicht zu vertrauen.

C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

dienst

Meaning

The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.

Example

She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.

Sie erholte sich dank der freundlichen Ministrationen der Krankenschwestern.

B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

Mitte

Meaning

being in the middle of something; the central part or point

Example

She joined the project in mid June.

Sie trat dem Projekt Mitte Juni bei.