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C2 noun, verb /ɡɔːl/

gall

Frechheit, belästigen
Meaning
Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.
Example
She had the gall to question his decision.
Sie hatte die Frechheit, seine Entscheidung zu hinterfragen.
C1 verb /ɡreɪt/

grate

reiben, nerven
Meaning
to shred food into small pieces using a grater; to irritate or annoy
Example
She grated the cheese for the pasta dish.
Sie rieb den Käse für das Pastagericht.
B2 noun /ɡaʊn/

Gown

Abendkleid
Meaning
a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings
Example
She looked elegant in her evening gown at the graduation ceremony.
Sie sah in ihrem Abendkleid bei der Abschlussfeier elegant aus.
C1 verb /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/

gratify

befriedigen, erfreuen
Meaning
to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone
Example
It gratified him to know his work was appreciated.
Es befriedigte ihn, zu wissen, dass seine Arbeit anerkannt wurde.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

Grabstein
Meaning
A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.
Der Grabstein hatte ihren Namen wunderschön eingraviert.
C1 verb/adjective /ˈɡræspɪŋ/

grasping

greifen / gierig
Meaning
Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.
Example
The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.
Das Kind griff fest nach der Hand seiner Mutter.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/

Glittering

glitzernd; strahlend; funkelnd
Meaning
shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;
Example
The glittering stars filled the clear night sky.
Die funkelnden Sterne füllten den klaren Nachthimmel.
C2 noun /ˈɡræfaɪt/

graphite

Graphit
Meaning
a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant
Example
The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.
Der Künstler skizzierte das Porträt mit einem Bleistift aus Graphit.
A1 adjective /ɡʊd/

Good

gut; ausgezeichnet; vorteilhaft;
Meaning
satisfactory; pleasant; beneficial; of high quality
Example
She is a good student.
Sie ist eine gute Schülerin.
C1 noun /ɡriːn ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/

Green Coconut

grüne Kokosnuss
Meaning
a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water
Example
We drank fresh water from a green coconut on the beach.
Wir haben frisches Wasser aus einer grünen Kokosnuss am Strand getrunken.
B2 adjective /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/

geographical

geografisch
Meaning
relating to geography; connected with the physical features, location, or characteristics of the Earth or a particular area
Example
The country’s geographical position makes it an important trading hub.
Die geografische Lage des Landes macht es zu einem wichtigen Handelszentrum.
C1 noun /dʒɪst/

Gist

Kern
Meaning
the substance or essence of a speech or text; the main point
Example
I missed the beginning of the lecture, but I caught the gist of the professor's argument.
Ich habe den Anfang der Vorlesung verpasst, aber den Kern des Arguments des Professors verstanden.
B2 noun /ɡlɪmps/

Glimpse

momentaner Blick;
Meaning
a momentary or partial view; a brief look or sight of something
Example
Through the window, I caught a glimpse of the beautiful garden behind the house.
Durch das Fenster erhaschte ich einen momentanen Blick auf den schönen Garten hinter dem Haus.
B2 verb /ɡriːv/

grieve

trauern
Meaning
To feel or cause deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death.
Example
She continues to grieve the loss of her best friend.
Sie trauert weiterhin um den Verlust ihrer besten Freundin.
C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

eine glänzende oder polierte Oberfläche; Lippen-Gloss
Meaning
a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss
Example
She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.
Sie trug einen klaren Gloss auf ihre Lippen auf, um ihnen ein glänzendes, gesundes Aussehen zu verleihen.
C1 noun /ɡʌst/

Gust

plötzlicher Windstoß
Meaning
a sudden strong rush of wind; a sudden burst or outburst of feeling
Example
A powerful gust of wind knocked over the outdoor umbrellas at the cafe.
Ein starker Windstoß warf die Sonnenschirme vor dem Café um.
B2 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Generosity

Großzügigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely
Example
The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.
Die Großzügigkeit des Milliardärs war in seinen zahlreichen wohltätigen Spenden an Krankenhäuser deutlich sichtbar.
B2 noun /ɡriːf/

Grief

tiefe Trauer; Kummer
Meaning
deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering
Example
The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet.
Die Familie war überwältigt von Trauer, nachdem sie ihr geliebtes Haustier verloren hatte.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪvən/

given

gegeben
Meaning
Specified or stated; already decided or certain.
Example
It is a given fact that hard work leads to success.
Es ist eine gegebene Tatsache, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.
C1 noun ˈɡræn.dʒər

Grandeur

Pracht
Meaning
Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.
Example
The grandeur of the Colosseum attracts millions of visitors.
Die Pracht des Kolosseums zieht Millionen von Besuchern an.
C1 noun /ˌɡræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

gratification

Befriedigung
Meaning
Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
Example
The instant gratification of social media affects patience.
Die sofortige Befriedigung durch soziale Medien beeinflusst die Geduld.
A2 noun /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

geography

Geografie
Meaning
the study of the Earth’s physical features, climates, populations, and the relationships between people and their environments
Example
She studies geography to understand how landscapes and human societies interact.
Sie studiert Geografie, um die Welt zu verstehen.
C2 adjective /ɡlɪb/

glib

oberflächlich aber unehrlich
Meaning
speaking easily but without sincerity or depth
Example
The politician gave a glib answer to a serious question.
Der Politiker gab eine oberflächliche Antwort auf eine ernsthafte Frage.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ɪt/

Gibbet

Galgen
Meaning
a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals
Example
In medieval times, criminals were often executed on a gibbet as a public warning.
Im Mittelalter wurden Kriminelle oft an einem Galgen als öffentliche Warnung aufgehängt.
A2 adjective, noun /ɡreɪ/

gray

Glück
Meaning
A color between black and white; also describes dull or gloomy situations.
Example
The sky turned gray before the storm.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 verb /ˈɡræpəl/

grapple

kämpfen, ringen
Meaning
to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent
Example
The company is grappling with financial difficulties.
Das Unternehmen hat mit finanziellen Schwierigkeiten zu kämpfen.
B1 noun /ˈɡæl.ər.i/

Gallery

galerie
Meaning
a room or building for the display or sale of works of art; an area for spectators
Example
The art gallery featured paintings by famous local and international artists.
Die Kunstgalerie zeigte Gemälde von berühmten lokalen und internationalen Künstlern.
B1 adjective /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Grateful

dankbar
Meaning
thankful; appreciative;
Example
I am grateful for your kindness and support.
Ich bin dankbar für deine Freundlichkeit und Unterstützung.
A1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən/

Garden

Garten
Meaning
a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables
Example
She spent her morning tending to the roses in her beautiful garden.
Sie verbrachte ihren Morgen damit, sich um die Rosen in ihrem schönen Garten zu kümmern.
C1 adjective /ˈɡrɪz.li/

grisly

grauenhaft
Meaning
causing horror or disgust
Example
The police discovered a grisly scene at the crime site.
Die Polizei entdeckte eine grauenvolle Szene am Tatort.
B2 verb, noun /ɡrɪn/

grin

breit lächeln, oft mit sichtbaren Zähnen
Meaning
to smile broadly, often showing teeth
Example
She grinned happily at the good news.
Sie grinste fröhlich bei den guten Nachrichten.
C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

Dunkelheit; Traurigkeit; Melancholie
Meaning
partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency
Example
The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.
Die dicken Wolken warfen eine Dunkelheit über das Tal, wodurch alles düster und trübe erschien.
A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

wachsen
Meaning
to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
Example
Plants grow faster in spring.
Pflanzen wachsen schneller im Frühling.
B1 verb /ɡræb/

grab

greifen
Meaning
To seize something quickly and firmly.
Example
He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away.
Er versuchte, den Ball zu greifen, bevor er wegrollte.
C1 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

grundlos; unbegründet
Meaning
without foundation or justification; baseless
Example
His accusations against her were completely groundless.
Seine Anschuldigungen gegen sie waren völlig grundlos.
B2 adjective /ˈɡraʊndɪd/

grounded

bodenständig
Meaning
Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.
Example
Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience.
In schwierigen Situationen bodenständig zu bleiben hilft bei der Resilienz.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/

Guppy fish

Guppyfisch
Meaning
a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding
Example
The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium.
Der Guppyfisch ist perfekt für Anfänger, die ein Aquarium starten möchten.
C1 verb /ɡeɪp/

gape

mit offenem Mund starren
Meaning
to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open
Example
The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.
Die Menge starrte mit offenem Mund auf den erstaunlichen Zaubertrick.
C2 adjective /ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

gregarious

gesellig
Meaning
Fond of company; sociable.
Example
She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.
Sie ist eine gesellige Person, die es liebt, neue Leute zu treffen.
C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

kriechen
Meaning
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.
Example
He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.
er kroch vor seinem Chef, um Strafe zu vermeiden.
C1 noun /ɡæf/

gaffe

Fehltritt
Meaning
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.
Example
The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.
Der Fehltritt des Politikers verbreitete sich schnell in den sozialen Medien.
C1 adjective /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/

gratuitous

unnötig
Meaning
Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.
Example
The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence.
Der Film wurde für seine unnötige Gewalt kritisiert
B2 noun /ɡreɪv/

Grave

Grab
Meaning
a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin; a place of burial; serious or solemn
Example
The family visited the grave of their beloved grandfather every Sunday.
Die Familie besuchte das Grab ihres geliebten Großvaters jeden Sonntag.
C2 noun /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/

gradation

Gradation
Meaning
A gradual change from one stage, tone, or degree to another.
Example
The artist used subtle gradation of colors in her painting.
Die Künstlerin verwendete eine subtile Gradation der Farben in ihrem Gemälde.
A1 verb /ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ/

growing

wachsend
Meaning
continuously increasing or developing
Example
There is a growing demand for renewable energy.
Es gibt eine wachsende Nachfrage nach erneuerbaren Energien.
A1 verb /ɡes/

guess

raten
Meaning
to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate
Example
Can you guess the answer?
Kannst du die Antwort erraten?
C2 adjective /ɡrʌf/

gruff

rauh
Meaning
Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.
Example
Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted.
Trotz seiner rauen Art war er sehr freundlich.
B1 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

erzeugen
Meaning
to produce or create something
Example
The machine generates electricity.
Die Maschine erzeugt Elektrizität.
A2 adjective /ˈɡoʊldən/

Golden

golden
Meaning
having the color of gold; bright yellow
Example
The golden sunset painted the sky beautifully.
Der goldene Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel wunderschön.
B1 noun/verb /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

guarantee

garantie
Meaning
a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product
Example
The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty.
Das Unternehmen garantiert eine Rückerstattung, wenn das Produkt fehlerhaft ist.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ər.ɪʃ/

gibberish

Kauderwelsch
Meaning
Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.
Example
He was so nervous that his explanation sounded like gibberish.
Er war so nervös, dass seine Erklärung wie Kauderwelsch klang.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

glamourös; attraktiv; modisch;
Meaning
having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;
Example
The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.
Die Schauspielerin sah glamourös in ihrem Designer-Kleid bei der Preisverleihung aus.
C2 noun /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/

grotto

Grotte
Meaning
a small picturesque cave, often artificial
Example
Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall.
Touristen besuchten die Grotte, die hinter dem Wasserfall versteckt war.
C1 noun /ɡroʊv/

grove

Hain / kleiner Obstgarten
Meaning
A small group of trees growing close together.
Example
They walked through the orange grove.
Sie gingen durch den Orangenhain.
B2 verb /ɡrænt/

grant

gewähren
Meaning
to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree
Example
The university granted him a scholarship.
Die Universität gewährte ihm ein Stipendium.
C1 adjective /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

grudging

widerwillig
Meaning
Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.
Example
She gave him a grudging smile after the argument.
Sie schenkte ihm ein widerwilliges Lächeln nach dem Streit.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/

genial

freundlich
Meaning
friendly, cheerful, and pleasant
Example
She greeted us with a genial smile.
Sie begrüßte uns mit einem freundlichen Lächeln.
B1 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Generation

Generation; Produktion;
Meaning
all the people born and living at about the same time; the production or creation of something
Example
Each generation faces unique challenges that shape their worldview and values.
Jede Generation steht vor einzigartigen Herausforderungen, die ihre Weltanschauung und Werte prägen.
C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

grazlos
Meaning
Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.
Example
His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.
Sein grazloses Verhalten brachte alle auf der Party in Verlegenheit.
C1 verb /ɡraɪp/

gripe

sich beschweren
Meaning
to complain about something in an annoying way
Example
He is always griping about the weather.
Er beschwert sich immer über das Wetter.
B1 adverb /ˈdʒen.tli/

Gently

sanft; vorsichtig; behutsam;
Meaning
in a mild, soft, or careful manner
Example
She gently touched the baby's face.
Sie berührte sanft das Gesicht des Babys.
C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

Grimasse
Meaning
to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain
Example
He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.
Er verzog das Gesicht, als er die saure Frucht probierte.
C1 verb /ɡɔːr/

gore

mit Hörnern durchbohren
Meaning
to pierce with horns or tusks; spilled blood
Example
The bull gored the matador during the fight.
Der Bulle hat den Matador während des Kampfes aufgespießt.
C1 noun ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər

geological structure

geologische Struktur
Meaning
The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.
Example
Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure.
Wissenschaftler werden die geologische Struktur des Mondes untersuchen.
A1 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

Gruppe
Meaning
A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.
Example
The students formed a study group.
Die Studenten bildeten eine Lerngruppe.
C2 noun /næt/

Gnat

Stechmücke
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals
Example
The gnat buzzed around my head while I was reading.
Die Stechmücke summte um meinen Kopf, während ich las.
A2 noun /ɡoʊst/

Ghost

Gespenst
Meaning
an apparition of a dead person believed to be able to become visible to the living; a spirit
Example
The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.
Es wurde gemunkelt, dass das alte Anwesen vom Gespenst seines früheren Besitzers heimgesucht wurde.
A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

glücklich; erfreut; froh;
Meaning
happy; pleased; delighted;
Example
I am glad to see you after such a long time.
Ich bin froh, dich nach so langer Zeit wiederzusehen.
B2 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

düster
Meaning
Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.
Example
The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.
Die Atmosphäre wurde plötzlich düster.
A2 noun /ˈɡʊdnəs/

goodness

güte
Meaning
the quality of being morally good or virtuous
Example
Her goodness was evident in the way she treated others.
Ihre Güte war in der Art und Weise, wie sie mit anderen umging, offensichtlich.
C1 noun /ɡruːv/

groove

Rille / Rhythmus
Meaning
a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music
Example
The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove.
Der DJ ließ die Menge zum Groove tanzen.
B2 verb /ɡreɪz/

graze

Glück
Meaning
To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.
Example
The cows graze in the meadow every morning.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 verb, noun /ɡɔːrdʒ/

gorge

gierig essen / enge Schlucht zwischen Bergen
Meaning
to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills
Example
They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike.
Sie stopften sich nach der Wanderung mit Pizza voll.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛntaɪl/

gentile

Nicht-Jude
Meaning
A person who is not Jewish
Example
The synagogue welcomed both Jews and Gentiles.
Die Synagoge begrüßte sowohl Juden als auch Nicht-Juden.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

Träger (aus Stahl)
Meaning
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
Example
The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.
Die Stahlträger hielten das Gewicht der Brücke.
B1 noun /ˈdʒen.dər/

Gender

Geschlecht
Meaning
either of the two sexes (male and female); the range of characteristics pertaining to masculinity and femininity
Example
The company promotes gender equality by ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.
Das Unternehmen fördert die Geschlechtergleichstellung, indem es gleiche Chancen für alle Mitarbeiter gewährleistet.
A2 noun /ɡʌn/

Gun

Schusswaffe
Meaning
a weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles from a metal tube
Example
The soldier cleaned his gun after the training session.
Der Soldat reinigte seine Schusswaffe nach der Trainingseinheit.
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

Galaxy

galaxie
Meaning
a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
Example
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.
Die Milchstraße ist die Galaxie, die unser Sonnensystem und die Erde enthält.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/

gumption

Mut, Initiative
Meaning
Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.
Example
It takes real gumption to start your own business.
Es braucht echten Mut, um ein eigenes Unternehmen zu gründen.
C1 noun /ɡeɪdʒ/

Gauge

Messgerät
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something
Example
The pressure gauge showed the tank was full.
Das Manometer zeigte an, dass der Tank voll war.
A2 noun ˈɡrænˌpɛrənts

Grandparents

Großeltern
Meaning
The parents of one's father or mother.
Example
Grandparents are an important part of the family tree.
Großeltern sind ein wichtiger Teil des Familienstammbaums.
A2 adjective /ɡreɪ/

Grey

grau
Meaning
having a color between black and white
Example
The grey clouds indicated that rain was coming.
Die grauen Wolken deuteten darauf hin, dass Regen kam.
C1 verb /ˈɡlædən/

gladden

erfreuen
Meaning
to make someone happy or bring joy
Example
The news of her recovery gladdened everyone.
Die Nachricht von ihrer Genesung hat alle erfreut.
A2 noun /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/

Garage

Garage
Meaning
a building or space for housing a motor vehicle; a commercial establishment for repairing motor vehicles
Example
He parked his car in the garage to protect it from the hailstorm.
Er parkte sein Auto in der Garage, um es vor dem Hagelsturm zu schützen.
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.əl/

Griddle

platte
Meaning
a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal
Example
She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.
Sie kochte Pfannkuchen auf der heißen Platte.
B1 noun, verb /ɡrɪl/

grill

Grill / grillen
Meaning
a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame
Example
We grilled some chicken for dinner.
Wir haben etwas Hühnchen zum Abendessen gegrillt.
B2 adjective /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

begabt; talentiert
Meaning
having exceptional talent or ability; talented;
Example
She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.
Sie ist eine talentierte Musikerin, die mehrere Instrumente spielt.
B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

Wachstum
Meaning
The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.
Example
Economic growth improves living conditions.
Wirtschaftliches Wachstum verbessert die Lebensbedingungen.
C2 noun /ɡaɪl/

guile

List
Meaning
Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way
Example
He used guile to win the negotiation.
Er benutzte List, um die Verhandlung zu gewinnen.
C2 noun ˈɡoʊldən ˈbʌtərflaɪ

Golden Butterfly

goldener Schmetterling
Meaning
A beautiful species of butterfly with golden coloration, symbolizing beauty and nature.
Example
The Golden Butterfly is a symbol of beauty and nature.
Der goldene Schmetterling ist ein Symbol für Schönheit und Natur.
C2 adjective /ˈɡaɪlləs/

guileless

arglos
Meaning
Innocent and without deceit
Example
Her guileless smile won everyone’s heart.
Ihr argloses Lächeln eroberte das Herz aller.
C1 noun /ɡəˈzet/

Gazette

Amtliche Mitteilung
Meaning
an official journal or newspaper, especially one published by an organization or government
Example
The promotion was officially announced in the government gazette last week.
Die Beförderung wurde letzte Woche offiziell im Amtsblatt der Regierung bekannt gegeben.
B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

Treibhauseffekt
Meaning
The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
Example
The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.
Der Treibhauseffekt erhöht die globalen Temperaturen.
C1 verb /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

galvanize

Glück
Meaning
to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc
Example
The speech galvanized the crowd into action.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/

goosebumps

Gänsehaut
Meaning
small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement
Example
The horror movie gave me goosebumps.
Der Horrorfilm hat mir Gänsehaut gemacht.
C2 noun /ˈɡrændɪləkwəns/

grandiloquence

pompöses Sprachverhalten
Meaning
Pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, often intended to impress
Example
The politician’s speech was full of empty grandiloquence.
Die Rede des Politikers war voll von leerem pompösem Gerede.
C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

aushöhlen, überteuern
Meaning
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
Example
He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.
Er hat versehentlich ein Loch in den Holztisch gemacht.
C1 noun /ˈɡæmbɪt/

gambit

Gambit
Meaning
a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation
Example
His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.
Sein Eröffnungs-Gambit in der Debatte überraschte alle.
C2 noun /ˈʒɑːndɑːrm/

gendarme

Gendarm
Meaning
A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.
Example
The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check.
Der Gendarm hielt das Auto für eine routinemäßige Kontrolle an.
C1 adjective /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

generic

generisch
Meaning
characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific
Example
This medicine is available in generic form.
Dieses Medikament ist in generischer Form erhältlich.
B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

gern und mit Vergnügen
Meaning
willingly and with pleasure
Example
I would gladly help you with your homework.
Ich würde dir gerne bei deinen Hausaufgaben helfen.
B2 noun /ɡrɪp/

Grip

festhalten; Griff; Haltegriff oder -stelle
Meaning
a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold
Example
The rock climber lost his grip and fell several feet before the safety rope caught him.
Der Felsensteiger verlor seinen Griff und fiel mehrere Meter, bevor das Sicherheitsseil ihn auffing.
C1 adjective /ˈɡrændioʊs/

grandiose

großartig
Meaning
Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.
Example
He had grandiose plans of building a futuristic city in the desert.
Er hatte großartige Pläne, eine futuristische Stadt in der Wüste zu bauen.
A1 noun /ɡɪft/

Gift

Geschenk; Gabe;
Meaning
a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent
Example
She received a beautiful jewelry gift from her grandmother on her birthday.
Sie erhielt ein wunderschönes Schmuckgeschenk von ihrer Großmutter zum Geburtstag.
B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

Gallone
Meaning
a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters
Example
He bought a gallon of milk.
Er kaufte einen Gallone Milch.
B1 noun /ˈɡrændsʌn/

grandson

Enkel
Meaning
the son of one's son or daughter
Example
His grandson visits him every weekend.
Sein Enkel besucht ihn jedes Wochenende.
C2 adjective /ˈɡluː.tɪ.nəs/

glutinous

klebrig
Meaning
Having a sticky or glue-like texture.
Example
The glutinous rice stuck together in the pot.
Der klebrige Reis blieb im Topf zusammenkleben.
A2 noun /ˈɡrændˌpeə.rənt/

grandparent

Großvater/Großmutter
Meaning
the parent of one's father or mother
Example
My grandparents live in a small village near the hills.
Meine Großeltern leben in einem kleinen Dorf in der Nähe der Hügel.
C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries
Meaning
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
Example
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.
GlobalFoundries ist ein führendes Unternehmen in der Halbleiterfertigung.
C2 verb /ɡɪld/

gild

vergolden
Meaning
to cover something with a thin layer of gold or to make something appear more attractive than it really is
Example
The craftsman gilded the frame to give it a luxurious look.
Der Handwerker vergoldete den Rahmen, um ihm ein luxuriöses Aussehen zu verleihen.
B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

Goldfisch
Meaning
a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet
Example
The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.
Der Goldfisch schwamm in Kreisen um sein Glasbecken.
B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

griesgrämig; reizbar;
Meaning
bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed
Example
He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.
Er war den ganzen Morgen griesgrämig, weil er nicht gut geschlafen hatte.
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/

Garlic

Knoblauch
Meaning
a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine
Example
The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.
Das Rezept erfordert drei frische Knoblauchzehen, um den Geschmack zu verstärken.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɒs.oʊ.vər/

glossover

unter den Teppich kehren
Meaning
an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something
Example
He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting.
Er versuchte, seine Fehler während des Treffens unter den Teppich zu kehren.
C2 noun /ɡɑːrˈdiː.ni.ə/

Gardenia

Gardenie
Meaning
a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals
Example
The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent.
Der Gardenienstrauch produzierte schöne weiße Blumen mit einem angenehmen Duft.
C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

Geriatrie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people
Example
He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.
Er spezialisierte sich auf Geriatrie, um sich um die Älteren zu kümmern.
C1 verb /ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz/

globalize

globalisieren
Meaning
to make something worldwide in scope or application; to integrate into a global system
Example
Many companies globalize their operations to reach international markets.
Viele Unternehmen globalisieren ihre Aktivitäten, um internationale Märkte zu erreichen.
C1 noun /ˈɡriːvəns/

grievance

Glück
Meaning
A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.
Example
The workers voiced their grievances to the management.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

Richtlinie
Meaning
a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction
Example
The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.
Das Unternehmen hat neue Richtlinien für die Sicherheit der Mitarbeiter herausgegeben.
B2 noun /ɡʌm/

Gum

Zahnfleisch; zähflüssige Substanz
Meaning
the firm flesh that surrounds the roots of the teeth; a viscous secretion
Example
The dentist checked her gum for any signs of disease.
Der Zahnarzt überprüfte ihr Zahnfleisch auf Anzeichen einer Krankheit.
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/

gangrene

Gangrän
Meaning
The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.
Example
If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene.
Wenn unbehandelt, kann die Wunde zu Gangrän führen.