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B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

Spendenaktion
Meaning
the process of collecting money for a cause or project
Example
The organization is organizing a fundraising event.
Die Organisation organisiert eine Spendenaktion.
A2 adjective /fænˈtæstɪk/

Fantastic

fantastisch; wundervoll; ausgezeichnet
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; excellent
Example
The movie was absolutely fantastic!
Der Film war absolut fantastisch!
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.
B2 verb /ˈflætər/

flatter

übermäßiges oder unaufrichtiges Loben, um Vorteile zu erlangen
Meaning
to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor
Example
He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.
Er versuchte, seinen Chef zu schmeicheln, um eine Beförderung zu bekommen.
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 /ˈfænsiər/

fancier

Züchter
Meaning
a person who has a special interest in a particular thing or activity, especially animals or hobbies
Example
He is a fancier of rare birds.
Er ist ein Züchter seltener Vögel.
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.
C2 verb /fɪˈneɪɡəl/

finagle

etwas durch Schläue oder Täuschung bekommen
Meaning
to obtain something by cleverness or trickery
Example
He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest.
Er hat ein kostenloses Ticket bekommen, indem er sich als VIP-Gast ausgegeben hat.
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.
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/verb ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ

forage

Futter, nach Nahrung suchen
Meaning
Food for horses and cattle, especially dried hay or feed; to search for food.
Example
Animals forage for food during the winter months.
Tiere suchen im Winter nach Nahrung.
C1 adjective /ˈfjuː.dəl/

feudal

feudal
Meaning
relating to the system of feudalism, a medieval social system based on land ownership and obligations
Example
The castle is a remnant of the feudal era.
Das Schloss ist ein Überbleibsel aus der feudalzeit.
B1 adverb /ˈfʊli/

fully

vollständig
Meaning
completely or entirely; to the fullest extent
Example
She is fully aware of the risks.
Sie ist sich der Risiken vollständig bewusst.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈfruː.ɡəl/

Frugal

sparsam; wirtschaftlich
Meaning
economical; thrifty;
Example
She is very frugal and saves money by buying only necessary items.
Sie ist sehr sparsam und spart Geld, indem sie nur notwendige Artikel kauft.
C1 noun /fɔːn/

Fawn

Rehkitz
Meaning
a young deer; a light yellowish-brown color
Example
The mother deer protects her fawn from predators.
Das Mutterreh schützt ihr Rehkitz vor Raubtieren.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/

focus tracking

Fokusverfolgung
Meaning
A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.
Example
Proper focus tracking improves productivity.
Richtige Fokusverfolgung steigert die Produktivität.
C2 noun /foʊ ˈpɑː/

faux pas

sozialer Fehler
Meaning
a social blunder or mistake in etiquette
Example
He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday.
Er beging einen großen sozialen Fehler, indem er ihren Geburtstag vergaß.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.səm/

fulsome

übertriebene Lobhudelei
Meaning
Excessively flattering or insincere; abundant or generous in amount.
Example
He offered fulsome praise to his boss.
Er bot übertriebene Lobhudelei seinem Chef an.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

Verlobter
Meaning
a man who is engaged to be married
Example
Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.
Sarah stellte ihren Verlobten ihren Eltern während des Familienessens vor.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

fließend; mühelos
Meaning
in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill
Example
She speaks French fluently.
Sie spricht fließend Französisch.
C2 noun /ˈfrɔːdjʊləns/

fraudulence

Betrug
Meaning
The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.
Example
The audit revealed fraudulence in the financial statements.
Die Prüfung zeigte Betrug in den Finanzberichten.
C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

verwirrt
Meaning
in a state of confusion or agitation
Example
She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.
Sie schien nach so vielen Fragen verwirrt zu sein.
B1 verb /ˈfɛri/

ferry

mit der Fähre transportieren
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
Das Boot transportierte die Passagiere über den Fluss.
C2 noun /ˈfiːæt/

fiat

Dekret, Befehl
Meaning
an official order or decree; authoritative command
Example
The new policy was enacted by royal fiat.
Die neue Politik wurde durch einen kaiserlichen Befehl umgesetzt.
B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

Blumenvase
Meaning
a decorative container used to hold cut flowers
Example
She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.
Sie stellte wunderschöne Rosen in die Blumenvase auf dem Tisch.
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.
B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

Einrichtungen
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
Facilities improve industrial productivity.
Einrichtungen verbessern die industrielle Produktivität.
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.
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.
C1 noun /fɪˈnænʃɪər/

financier

Finanzier
Meaning
a person who manages large amounts of money or investments
Example
The financier advised the company on its investments.
Der Finanzier beriet das Unternehmen in Bezug auf seine Investitionen.
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 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 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

faktisch; auf Fakten basierend; wahr
Meaning
based on facts; accurate; true
Example
The report contains only factual information.
Der Bericht enthält nur faktische Informationen.
B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

fördern
Meaning
to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own
Example
The program aims to foster creativity in young students.
Das Programm hat zum Ziel, die Kreativität bei jungen Studenten zu fördern.
C2 adjective /ˈflʌməksd/

flummoxed

verwirrt
Meaning
Completely confused or bewildered.
Example
He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question.
Er sah verwirrt aus, nachdem er die seltsame Frage gehört hatte.
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.
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

Rahmen
Meaning
An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
Example
A strong framework is vital for governance.
Ein starker Rahmen ist entscheidend für die Governance.
C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

Fraktur; Knochenbruch
Meaning
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone
Example
The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.
Der Arzt bestätigte, dass er einen Haarriss in seinem Handgelenk hatte.
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 verb /feɪnt/

faint

ohnmächtig werden
Meaning
to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain
Example
He felt dizzy and fainted in the heat.
Er fühlte sich schwindelig und fiel aufgrund der Hitze in Ohnmacht.
C1 adjective fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

fastidious

pedantisch
Meaning
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
Example
She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.
Sie ist pedantisch, was die Sauberkeit betrifft.
C1 noun fluˈɪd.ɪ.ti

fluidity

Flüssigkeit
Meaning
The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.
Example
The fluidity of the dancer's movements was mesmerizing.
Die Flüssigkeit der Bewegungen der Tänzerin war hypnotisierend.
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌbuːtər/

freebooter

Freibeuter
Meaning
A pirate or plunderer who roams freely in search of wealth.
Example
The freebooter raided the merchant ships along the coast.
Der Freibeuter überfiel die Handelsschiffe entlang der Küste.
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 noun /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

foreclosure

Zwangsvollstreckung
Meaning
The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.
Example
The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments.
Die Familie verlor ihr Zuhause aufgrund der Zwangsvollstreckung, nachdem sie mehrere Hypothekenzahlungen versäumt hatte.
B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

Geflügel
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
Der Bauer züchtete Geflügel in seinem Garten für frische Eier und Fleisch.
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

fehlerhaft
Meaning
Having defects or imperfections; not working properly
Example
The device stopped working because it was faulty.
Das Gerät hörte auf zu funktionieren, weil es fehlerhaft war.
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.
A2 noun /fækt/

fact

Fakt
Meaning
A thing that is known or proved to be true
Example
It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
Es ist eine Tatsache, dass die Erde die Sonne umkreist.
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.
A1 noun /ˈfɑːðər/

father

Glück
Meaning
A male parent of a child.
Example
His father taught him how to ride a bicycle.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

flirten
Meaning
to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way
Example
She often flirts with her colleagues at work.
Sie flirtet oft mit ihren Kollegen bei der Arbeit.
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.
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

Ausländer
Meaning
A person from another country.
Example
The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.
Die Stadt heißt jeden Ausländer freundlich willkommen.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

Firewall
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
Eine Firewall schützt Netzwerke vor Cyberangriffen.
A2 verb ˈfoʊkəs

focus

fokussieren
Meaning
To concentrate attention or effort on something; to direct one's attention or efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem.
Example
Focus on what truly matters to simplify your life.
Konzentrieren Sie sich auf das, was wirklich wichtig ist, um Ihr Leben zu vereinfachen.
C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

Aufruhr
Meaning
An outbreak of public anger or excitement.
Example
The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.
Die Bemerkungen des Politikers verursachten einen Furor in den Medien.
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 adjective /fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

funereal

funerär
Meaning
having the mournful, somber character of a funeral
Example
The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement.
Der Raum war nach der Bekanntgabe mit einer funebren Stille erfüllt.
B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

futuristisch
Meaning
Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available
Example
Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.
Futuristische Technologien verwandeln Industrien weltweit.
B1 noun /flæʃ/

Flash

Blitz; Aufblitzen
Meaning
a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment
Example
There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.
Es gab einen hellen Blitz gefolgt von Donner.
C2 noun /fiːˈkʌndɪti/

fecundity

Fruchtbarkeit, Fekundität
Meaning
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility
Example
The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife.
Die Fruchtbarkeit des Flussdeltas unterstützt die vielfältige Tierwelt.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forgo

verzichten
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something
Example
She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.
Sie entschied sich, auf das Dessert zu verzichten, um ihre Diät beizubehalten.
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 /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.
C1 verb /fɔrˈstɔl/

forestall

vorbeugen
Meaning
to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter
Example
They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.
Sie haben die Krise durch sofortiges Handeln verhindert.
C1 adverb /ˈfɪksɪdli/

Fixedly

fest
Meaning
in a steady, unmoving manner; with intense concentration
Example
He stared fixedly at the painting.
Er starrte fest auf das Gemälde.
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.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/

first aid kit

Erste-Hilfe-Kasten
Meaning
A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies
Example
I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.
Ich habe immer einen Erste-Hilfe-Kasten in meinem Auto für Notfälle.
C1 adjective /frɔːt/

fraught

beladen
Meaning
Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.
Example
The negotiations were fraught with tension and uncertainty.
Die Verhandlungen waren beladen mit Spannung und Ungewissheit.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

direkt
Meaning
Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.
Example
She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.
Sie war direkt in ihrer Kritik an der Politik.
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.
C1 adjective ˈflʌd proʊn

flood-prone

flutgefährdet
Meaning
Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.
Example
Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation.
Bangladesch ist eine flutgefährdete deltaische Nation.
A2 noun /fæn/

Fan

Fan; Anhänger; Ventilator
Meaning
a person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular person or thing; a device for creating air current
Example
She is a huge fan of classical music and attends every concert in the city.
Sie ist ein großer Fan klassischer Musik und besucht jedes Konzert in der Stadt.
A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

schließlich
Meaning
at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point
Example
After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.
Nach Jahren harter Arbeit hat sie schließlich ihr Ziel erreicht.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

Vorwort
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
Das Vorwort des Buches wurde von einem berühmten Historiker geschrieben.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /frɛʃ/

fresh

frisch
Meaning
new, recently made, or clean and pure
Example
The bread is still fresh from the oven.
Das Brot ist noch frisch aus dem Ofen.
B2 adjective /ˈfruːt.fəl/

Fruitful

fruchtbar; vorteilhaft; erfolgreich;
Meaning
productive; beneficial; successful;
Example
Our discussion was very fruitful and led to many new ideas.
Unsere Diskussion war sehr fruchtbar und führte zu vielen neuen Ideen.
C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

totaler Misserfolg
Meaning
a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one
Example
The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.
Das Event verwandelte sich aufgrund schlechter Planung in einen totalen Misserfolg.
C1 adjective /fərˈlɔːrn/

forlorn

verlassen, traurig
Meaning
extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned
Example
The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.
Der verlassene Welpe sah so traurig im Regen aus.
B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

Schaum
Meaning
a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.
Die Wellen krachten gegen die Felsen und erzeugten weißen Schaum am Ufer.
C2 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.
B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

ehemalig
Meaning
Having been previously in a particular role or position.
Example
He is a former president of the association.
Er ist ein ehemaliger Präsident der Vereinigung.
C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

Flottille
Meaning
A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.
Example
A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.
Eine Flottille von Fischkuttern verließ den Hafen bei Sonnenaufgang.
B2 noun /fɔːrt/

Fort

Burg
Meaning
a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live and defend
Example
The ancient fort stood on top of the hill for centuries.
Das alte Fort stand jahrhundertelang auf dem Hügel.
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 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 adjective, adverb (informal, vulgar) /ˈfʌkɪŋ/

fucking

verdammt (vulgäres Wort zur Betonung)
Meaning
used for emphasis, often expressing anger or frustration (vulgar slang)
Example
It was a fucking disaster!
Es war eine verdammte Katastrophe!
C1 noun ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

fortification

Befestigung
Meaning
A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
Example
The fortifications protected the city.
Die Befestigungen schützten die Stadt.
C1 noun ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti

feasibility

Machbarkeit
Meaning
The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.
Example
The company conducted a feasibility study before launching the project.
Das Unternehmen führte eine Machbarkeitsstudie durch, bevor es das Projekt startete.
A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

schnellste
Meaning
moving or capable of moving at the highest speed
Example
Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.
Usain Bolt ist der schnellste Läufer der Welt.
A2 noun ˈfɔːrɪsts

Forests

Wälder
Meaning
Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.
Example
Forests provide shelter and food for butterflies.
Wälder bieten Schutz und Nahrung für Schmetterlinge.
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 adjective /ˈfʌsti/

fusty

modrig und muffig
Meaning
smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned
Example
The room smelled fusty after being closed for months.
Das Zimmer roch modrig, nachdem es monatelang geschlossen war.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

Feministin
Meaning
a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men
Example
She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.
Sie bezeichnet sich stolz als Feministin und kämpft für die Gleichstellung der Geschlechter.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

Fälschung
Meaning
the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks
Example
The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.
Die Bank entdeckte eine Fälschung in der Unterschrift auf dem Scheck.
B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

schwebend
Meaning
remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely
Example
The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.
Das Boot schwebte sanft auf dem ruhigen See.
C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

prahlen
Meaning
Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.
Example
His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.
Seine Besessenheit mit Mode wurde als bloßes Prahlen abgetan.
C1 adjective /ˈfræɡməntɪd/

fragmented

fragmentiert, geteilt, unvollständig
Meaning
Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.
Example
The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.
Die Informationen waren fragmentiert und schwer zu verstehen.
B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

Florist
Meaning
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
Example
We bought a bouquet from the local florist.
Wir haben einen Strauß beim lokalen Floristen gekauft.
C1 noun /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

Fraktion
Meaning
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one
Example
Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.
Verschiedene Fraktionen innerhalb der Partei waren sich über die neue Politik uneinig.
C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

Streit, Feindschaft
Meaning
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
Example
The two families have been in a feud for generations.
Die beiden Familien sind seit Generationen in einem Streit.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

unfair, unangenehm
Meaning
offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act
Example
The player was penalized for committing a foul.
Der Spieler wurde für das Begehen eines Fouls bestraft.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

fatalism

Fatalismus
Meaning
the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable
Example
He embraced fatalism, believing that nothing he did could change his destiny.
Er nahm den Fatalismus an und glaubte, dass nichts, was er tat, sein Schicksal ändern konnte.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːls.hʊd/

Falsehood

Falschheit; Lüge
Meaning
the state of being untrue; a lie
Example
The politician was caught spreading falsehoods about his opponent.
Der Politiker wurde dabei erwischt, Lügen über seinen Gegner zu verbreiten.
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfʊl taɪm/

full-time

Vollzeit
Meaning
working or studying for the whole standard period of time
Example
She works full-time as a teacher.
Sie arbeitet Vollzeit als Lehrerin.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈfleɪɡrənt/

flagrant

offensichtlich und eindeutig falsch
Meaning
shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong
Example
It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
Es war ein klares Vergehen der Regeln.
C2 noun /foʊl fʊt/

Foal-foot

Hufblumenpflanze
Meaning
a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot
Example
The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring.
Die Hufblumenpflanze wächst wild in vielen Wiesen und ist oft die erste Blume, die im Frühling blüht.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

Vorreiter
Meaning
A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.
Example
The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.
Die Gebrüder Wright waren die Vorreiter der modernen Luftfahrt.
B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

verschmelzen
Meaning
To join or blend two or more things together into one.
Example
The two metals fused under high heat.
Die beiden Metalle verschmolzen unter hoher Hitze.
C1 noun/verb /fliːs/

fleece

Schafwolle
Meaning
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
Example
The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.
Der Bauer schor das Schaf vorsichtig.
C2 noun /ˈfɛndər/

fender

Kotflügel
Meaning
a part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well to protect against mud or debris
Example
The car's fender was dented in the accident.
Der Fender des Autos wurde im Unfall eingedrückt.
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.