B2 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

funktional

Meaning

designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative

Example

The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.

Das Design des Stuhls ist einfach, aber sehr funktional.

C1 adjective ʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl

uninhabitable

unbewohnbar

Meaning

Not suitable or safe for people to live in.

Example

Rapid urbanization can make cities uninhabitable.

Schnelle Urbanisierung kann Städte unbewohnbar machen.

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

unbedacht

Meaning

Not showing care for the consequences of an action.

Example

It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.

Es war unbedacht, bei solchem Sturmwetter zu fahren.

B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

ausatmen

Meaning

to breathe out air from the lungs

Example

She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.

Sie atmete langsam aus, nachdem sie den Atem angehalten hatte.

B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

Politik

Meaning

activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power

Example

Politics often involves making difficult decisions.

Politik beinhaltet oft schwierige Entscheidungen zu treffen.

C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

sonisch

Meaning

Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.

Example

The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.

Das Flugzeug erzeugte ein lautes Geräusch, als es die Schallmauer durchbrach.

B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

Türkis

Meaning

a greenish-blue color or gemstone

Example

She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.

Sie trug eine Kette mit einem schönen Türkisstein.

B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

Stornierung

Meaning

the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something

Example

The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.

Die Fluggesellschaft meldete die Stornierung mehrerer Flüge.

B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

vereinfachen

Meaning

to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity

Example

The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.

Der Lehrer vereinfachte die komplexe Gleichung für die Schüler.

B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

aquatisch

Meaning

Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.

Example

Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.

Aquatische Arten sind durch Verschmutzung bedroht.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɛtərd/

unfettered

ungebunden

Meaning

not restricted or confined; free

Example

The artist enjoyed unfettered freedom of expression.

Der Künstler genoss die ungebundene Freiheit des Ausdrucks.

A2 adjective /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Successful

erfolgreich; wohlhabend; siegreich

Meaning

having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous

Example

She was successful in her career as a doctor.

Sie war erfolgreich in ihrer Karriere als Ärztin.

A2 pronoun /hɪmˈself/

himself

selbst

Meaning

Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.

Example

He fixed the car himself.

Er hat das Auto selbst repariert.

C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

Heuchler; Scheinheiliger; Täuscher

Meaning

a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender

Example

Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.

Sei kein Heuchler, indem du Ehrlichkeit von anderen forderst, während du selbst lügst.

B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

Reichtum

Meaning

The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.

Example

Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.

Vermögensbildung bedeutet, Vermögenswerte aufzubauen, die verdienen, während du schläfst.

C1 adjective /ˌɛvərˈlæstɪŋ/

everlasting

ewig

Meaning

Lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time.

Example

The poet wrote about his everlasting love for nature.

Der Dichter schrieb über seine ewige Liebe zur Natur.

C1 phrase ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈfjuː.tɪd

categorically refuted

kategorisch widerlegt

Meaning

Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.

Example

The claims were categorically refuted by officials.

Die Behauptungen wurden kategorisch von den Beamten widerlegt.

B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

glatt

Meaning

Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.

Example

He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.

Er hielt eine glatte Präsentation, um die Investoren zu beeindrucken.

A2 verb /baɪt/

bite

beißen

Meaning

to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect

Example

The dog might bite if it feels threatened.

Der Hund könnte beißen, wenn er sich bedroht fühlt.

B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

anthropologie

Meaning

the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development

Example

She decided to major in anthropology at university.

Sie entschied sich, an der Universität Anthropologie zu studieren.

B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

brennend; flammend

Meaning

burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright

Example

The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.

Die brennende Sonne machte den Tag extrem heiß.

C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

Strenge

Meaning

the quality of being strict, precise, or severe

Example

The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.

Die Strenge der neuen Regeln überraschte alle.

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

hoffnungslos; verzweifelt

Meaning

feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate

Example

The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.

Die Situation schien hoffnungslos, bis Hilfe eintraf.

B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

Spender

Meaning

A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.

Example

The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.

Der Spender hat großzügig zum neuen Flügel des Krankenhauses beigetragen.

C1 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

Stimulans

Meaning

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.

Example

Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.

Kaffee ist ein häufiges Stimulans, das den Menschen hilft, wach zu bleiben

C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

Verringerung

Meaning

A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.

Example

There has been a diminution in air pollution.

Es gab eine Verringerung der Luftverschmutzung.

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.

A1 noun /speɪs/

space

Raum

Meaning

The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.

Example

Space exploration expands human knowledge.

Die Weltraumforschung erweitert das menschliche Wissen.

B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

ermächtigen

Meaning

To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.

Example

Education can empower people to improve their lives.

Bildung kann den Menschen helfen, ihr Leben zu verbessern.

B1 noun /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

Kontrast; Unterschied; Vergleich

Meaning

the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences

Example

The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.

Der Kontrast zwischen dem Stadtleben und dem ländlichen Leben ist ziemlich bemerkenswert.

A1 adverb /ˈevər/

Ever

je, immer; auf jede Weise

Meaning

at any time; always; in any way

Example

Have you ever been to Paris?

Bist du jemals in Paris gewesen?

B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

instanz

Meaning

An example or single occurrence of something.

Example

This is just one instance of his generosity.

Dies ist nur ein Beispiel für seine Großzügigkeit.

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

Idol; bewunderte Person

Meaning

an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired

Example

The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.

Die Sängerin wurde nach dem Erscheinen ihres Hit-Songs ein Teenager-Idol, das weltweit die Charts anführte.

C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

standhaft, treu

Meaning

Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.

Example

She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.

Sie war immer eine standhafte Unterstützerin der Gemeinschaft.

C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

Stratosphäre

Meaning

The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.

Example

The stratosphere provides a unique environment.

Die Stratosphäre bietet eine einzigartige Umgebung.

B2 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/

emerging

aufstrebend

Meaning

becoming known, developing, or starting to exist

Example

Bangladesh is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world.

Bangladesch ist eine der am schnellsten wachsenden aufstrebenden Volkswirtschaften der Welt.

B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

Schwäche

Meaning

a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure

Example

His main weakness is his lack of patience.

Seine größte Schwäche ist sein Mangel an Geduld.

C1 noun /nɪl/

Nil

null; nichts

Meaning

nothing; zero; no amount

Example

His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.

Seine Gewinnchancen waren nach dem Skandal null.

A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrid/

worried

besorgt

Meaning

feeling anxious or concerned about something

Example

She was worried about the upcoming exam.

Sie war besorgt wegen der bevorstehenden Prüfung.

A1 preposition, adverb /əˈlɔːŋ/

along

entlang

Meaning

moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or surface)

Example

We walked along the river.

Wir gingen entlang des Flusses.

C1 noun /stɑːr fruːts/

Star Fruits

Sternfrüchte

Meaning

yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste

Example

When you slice star fruits, they look like beautiful yellow stars on your plate.

Wenn man Sternfrüchte schneidet, sehen sie wie schöne gelbe Sterne auf deinem Teller aus.

A2 noun /ˈwʌndər/

wonder

Wunder

Meaning

a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar

Example

The view from the mountain was a true wonder.

Der Blick vom Berg war ein wahres Wunder.

C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

Wachsamkeit

Meaning

A state of alertness or vigilance.

Example

The guards were on the qui vive during the night.

Die Wachen waren in der Nacht in einem Zustand der Wachsamkeit.

A1 verb /kʌt/

cut

schneiden

Meaning

to divide or separate with a sharp tool

Example

I cut the paper with scissors.

Ich schnitt das Papier mit einer Schere.

C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

Serendipität

Meaning

The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Example

Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.

Das Finden des alten Fotoalbums war pure Serendipität.

B2 adjective /fəˈbɪd.ən/

Forbidden

verboten; untersagt; illegal

Meaning

not allowed; prohibited; banned

Example

Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.

Rauchen ist in diesem Gebäude streng verboten.

C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

missbrauchen

Meaning

to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes

Example

He was accused of misappropriating company funds.

Er wurde beschuldigt, die Firmenmittel missbraucht zu haben.

B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

idiotisch

Meaning

extremely stupid; foolish; senseless

Example

His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.

Sein idiotisches Verhalten hat alle bei der Besprechung in Verlegenheit gebracht.

B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

Paket; Paket Landstück

Meaning

an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land

Example

The postman delivered a parcel to our door.

Der Postbote lieferte ein Paket an unsere Tür.

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.

C1 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

Reiselust

Meaning

A strong desire to travel and explore the world.

Example

Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.

Ihre Reiselust führte sie in jede Ecke der Welt.

C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

einberufen

Meaning

to call together or summon a meeting or assembly

Example

The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.

Das Komitee hat eine Notfallsitzung einberufen, um die Krise zu besprechen.

B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

hispanisch / spanischsprachig

Meaning

relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.

Example

She studies Hispanic culture and language.

Sie studiert hispanische Kultur und Sprache.

C1 noun /ˈæntənɪm/

antonym

Antonym

Meaning

A word opposite in meaning to another.

Example

‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’.

‘Hot’ ist das Antonym von ‘cold’.

A2 noun dɪˈskʌʃ.ənz

discussions

Diskussionen

Meaning

The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.

Example

Discussions promote collaboration.

Diskussionen fördern Zusammenarbeit.

B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

instrumentell

Meaning

Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.

Example

Children can be instrumental in building a better society.

Kinder können bei der Schaffung einer besseren Gesellschaft eine wichtige Rolle spielen.

A1 adverb /ˈver.i/

Very

sehr; extrem; äußerst

Meaning

to a high degree; extremely; greatly

Example

She is very intelligent and works very hard.

Sie ist sehr intelligent und arbeitet sehr hart.

C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

klar

Meaning

Clear and transparent, easily understood.

Example

The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.

Das klare Wasser des Sees spiegelte den Himmel perfekt wider.

B1 verb /blɛs/

bless

segnen

Meaning

to give divine favor; to ask for God's favor

Example

The priest blessed the congregation.

Der Priester segnete die Gemeinde.

C1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrməti/

Uniformity

Uniformität; Konsistenz; Gleichheit

Meaning

the quality of being uniform; consistency or sameness

Example

The uniformity of the design created a pleasing visual effect.

Die Uniformität des Designs erzeugte einen ansprechenden visuellen Effekt.

C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

Esquire

Meaning

A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.

Example

John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.

John Smith, Esquire, wird den Klienten vor Gericht vertreten.

C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

wellig oder gefaltet

Meaning

shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded

Example

The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.

Das Dach war aus welligen Metallplatten gemacht.

C2 verb /rɛst/

wrest

mit Gewalt abreißen

Meaning

to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp; to seize with effort or struggle

Example

The police had to wrest the weapon from the suspect's hand.

Die Polizei musste die Waffe aus der Hand des Verdächtigen reißen.

C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

Zug

Meaning

A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.

Example

Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.

Ihre feinen Züge verrieten ihre edle Geburt.

C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

Oligarchie

Meaning

A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

Example

The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.

Das Land wurde von einer wohlhabenden Oligarchie regiert, die alle Ressourcen kontrollierte.

C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

Wohltäter; Mäzen; Spender

Meaning

a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron

Example

The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.

Der anonyme Wohltäter spendete Millionen an das Krankenhaus.

C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

gotteslästerlich

Meaning

showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things

Example

The book was banned for its blasphemous content.

Das Buch wurde wegen seines gotteslästerlichen Inhalts verboten.

C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

wahrnehmbar

Meaning

able to be seen, recognized, or understood

Example

There was a discernible change in his behavior.

Es gab eine wahrnehmbare Veränderung in seinem Verhalten.

C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

tacit Zustimmung

Meaning

The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

Example

His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.

Seine stille Zustimmung zu ungerechten Regeln war überraschend.

B1 noun /ˈref.ər.əns/

Reference

Referenz

Meaning

the action of mentioning or alluding to something; a source of information

Example

Please provide references to support your research claims.

Bitte geben Sie Referenzen an, um Ihre Forschungsaussagen zu unterstützen.

A2 verb ˈsɛləbreɪtɪŋ

celebrating

feiern

Meaning

The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

Example

Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages.

Das Feiern von Bewusstseinstagen hilft, wichtige Botschaften zu verbreiten.

B1 noun/verb /hɪnt/

hint

Hinweis

Meaning

a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly

Example

She gave me a hint about the surprise party.

Sie gab mir einen Hinweis auf die Überraschungsparty.

C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

Despot

Meaning

a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way

Example

The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.

Der Despot regierte die Nation mit Angst und Gewalt.

B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

unzureichend

Meaning

Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.

Example

His explanation was wanting in clarity.

Seine Erklärung war mangelhaft an Klarheit.

C1 verb /rɪˈmɪt/

remit

Geld senden / erlassen

Meaning

To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.

Example

He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week.

Er versprach, die Zahlung bis zum Ende der Woche zu überweisen.

C2 noun /ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/

metallurgy

Metallurgie

Meaning

The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.

Example

Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development.

Metallurgie spielt eine entscheidende Rolle in der industriellen Entwicklung.

C2 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

genealogist

Genealoge

Meaning

A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.

Example

The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.

Der Genealoge entdeckte Aufzeichnungen aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.

B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

rote Bete

Meaning

a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable

Example

Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.

Geröstete rote Bete mit Ziegenkäse macht einen köstlichen Salat.

C1 adverb /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜːr.tənt.li/

Inadvertently

unbeabsichtigt; versehentlich; aus Versehen

Meaning

without being aware of what you are doing; unintentionally; by mistake

Example

She inadvertently deleted the important file while cleaning her computer.

Sie hat versehentlich die wichtige Datei gelöscht, während sie ihren Computer gereinigt hat.

B2 noun ˈikoʊ ˈfrɛndli tɛkˈnɑləʤiz

eco-friendly technologies

umweltfreundliche Technologien

Meaning

Technologies that are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.

Example

Eco-friendly technologies can mitigate pollution.

Umweltfreundliche Technologien können die Verschmutzung verringern.

C1 noun /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ə/

panorama

Panorama

Meaning

An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.

Example

From the hilltop, we enjoyed a breathtaking panorama of the city.

Vom Gipfel des Hügels genossen wir ein atemberaubendes Panorama der Stadt.

B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

Schlitten

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

Die Kinder fuhren mit einem Schlitten den verschneiten Hügel hinunter.

C2 adjective /ˈiːkwaɪn/

equine

pferdebezogen

Meaning

Relating to or resembling a horse.

Example

The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.

Der Tierarzt spezialisierte sich auf die Pferdemedizin.

B2 noun ˈlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmɛm.ər.i

Long-term memory

Langzeitgedächtnis

Meaning

Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time

Example

Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory.

Wiederholtes Üben hilft, Informationen ins Langzeitgedächtnis zu übertragen.

C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

Fluch / Plage

Meaning

A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.

Example

Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.

Krankheit und Armut bleiben ein Fluch in vielen Regionen.

A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

Lächeln

Meaning

to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards

Example

She smiled when she saw the gift.

Sie lächelte, als sie das Geschenk sah.

A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

Wissenschaftler

Meaning

A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.

Example

The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.

Der Wissenschaftler schlug datengestützte Reformen vor.

C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

sensibilität

Meaning

the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity

Example

Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.

Ihre künstlerische Sensibilität half ihr, die feinen Details in den Gemälden zu schätzen.

A1 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

ganz

Meaning

complete; entire; all of something

Example

He ate the whole pizza by himself.

Er aß die ganze Pizza ganz allein.

B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

Angebot

Meaning

something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution

Example

The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.

Das neueste Angebot des Unternehmens ist ein umweltfreundliches Auto.

A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

Fremder

Meaning

a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar

Example

Never take candy from a stranger.

Nimm niemals Süßigkeiten von einem Fremden.

C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

Klientel

Meaning

The clients or customers of a professional person or business.

Example

The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.

Die Klientel des Salons umfasst viele hochrangige Persönlichkeiten.

B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

Vorsorge

Meaning

supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation

Example

The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.

Die Regierung traf Vorkehrungen für Notfallvorräte während der Überschwemmung.

B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

befolgen

Meaning

to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law

Example

All companies must comply with safety regulations.

Alle Unternehmen müssen die Sicherheitsvorschriften einhalten.

A1 noun /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

afternoon

Nachmittag

Meaning

The part of the day between noon and evening.

Example

We met in the afternoon for coffee.

Wir trafen uns am Nachmittag auf einen Kaffee.

B2 adjective ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl

operational

betrieblich

Meaning

In working order; ready for use.

Example

The space project will be operational by 2025.

Das Weltraumprojekt wird bis 2025 operational sein.

A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmbədi/

somebody

jemand

Meaning

an unspecified person

Example

Somebody is knocking at the door.

Jemand klopft an der Tür.

C1 noun /kɪˈməʊnoʊ/

C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

oberflächlich

Meaning

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

Example

He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.

Er warf einen flüchtigen Blick auf den Bericht vor der Besprechung.

B2 adjective ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv

comprehensive

umfassend

Meaning

Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; complete and thorough.

Example

A comprehensive study enhances understanding.

Eine umfassende Studie fördert das Verständnis.

C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

Epistemologe

Meaning

A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.

Example

The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.

Der Epistemologe debattierte darüber, wie Menschen wirklich etwas mit Sicherheit wissen können.

C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

entmagnetisieren

Meaning

To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.

Example

The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.

Der Techniker hat das alte Kassettenband entmagnetisiert.

B2 verb /doʊz/

doze

dösen

Meaning

To sleep lightly for a short time.

Example

He dozed off while reading the book.

Er döste beim Lesen des Buches ein.

C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

durchqueren

Meaning

To travel across or through something.

Example

They traversed the desert on camels.

Sie durchquerten die Wüste auf Kamelen.

B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

scharlachrot

Meaning

a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge

Example

The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.

Die scharlachroten Rosen im Garten sahen im Morgenlicht prächtig aus.

A2 preposition /əˈpɒn/

upon

nach

Meaning

on or immediately after

Example

Upon hearing the news, he rushed to the hospital.

Nach dem Hören der Nachricht eilte er ins Krankenhaus.

C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

betrügerisch

Meaning

Deliberately misleading or dishonest.

Example

She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.

Sie gab eine betrügerische Antwort, um die Wahrheit zu verbergen.

C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

Metapherform

Meaning

A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.

Example

The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.

Der Dichter führte eine Metaphorm ein, um Bildsprache mit Struktur zu verbinden.

A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

invited

eingeladen

Meaning

asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something

Example

She was invited to the party.

Sie wurde zur Party eingeladen.

C2 noun /ˈhen.ə/

Henna

henna

Meaning

a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decorate skin

Example

The bride's hands were beautifully decorated with intricate henna patterns for her wedding ceremony.

Die Hände der Braut waren wunderschön mit komplizierten Henna-Mustern für ihre Hochzeitszeremonie verziert.

B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

mildern

Meaning

to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).

Example

She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.

Sie versuchte, ihre Kritik mit Freundlichkeit zu mäßigen.

A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

Artikel

Meaning

a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal

Example

He wrote an article about climate change.

Er schrieb einen Artikel über den Klimawandel.

C1 adjective /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/

Finite

begrenzt; endlich

Meaning

limited; having bounds or limits; not infinite

Example

Earth has finite natural resources.

Die Erde hat begrenzte natürliche Ressourcen.