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B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

glücksspiel
Meaning
to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action
Example
He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.
Er entschloss sich, seine Ersparnisse auf dem Aktienmarkt zu riskieren.
C2 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/

gerontocracy

Gerontokratie
Meaning
A system of government or control by old people.
Example
The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders.
Das Land wurde als eine Gerontokratie angesehen, die von älteren Führern dominiert wurde.
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 /dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/

gestation

Trächtigkeit
Meaning
the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of an idea or plan
Example
The gestation period of an elephant is nearly two years.
Die Tragzeit eines Elefanten dauert fast zwei Jahre.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

gangly

groß und unbeholfen
Meaning
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Example
The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.
Der unbeholfene Teenager stolperte, während er versuchte zu tanzen.
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.
A1 noun /ɡaɪ/

guy

Typ
Meaning
an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general
Example
That guy over there is my best friend.
Der Typ dort drüben ist mein bester Freund.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɑːs.weər/

Glass-ware

Glaswaren
Meaning
objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects
Example
The wedding registry included fine glassware.
Das Hochzeitsregister enthielt feine Glaswaren.
B2 verb /ɡloʊ/

glow

leuchten
Meaning
To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.
Example
The lanterns glowed softly in the dark.
Die Laternen leuchteten sanft im Dunkeln.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/

girlfriend

Freundin
Meaning
A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.
Example
He introduced his girlfriend to his family.
Er stellte seine Freundin seiner Familie vor.
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪər/

gyre

Strudel, kreisförmige Meeresströmung
Meaning
A circular or spiral motion or form, especially a giant circular oceanic surface current.
Example
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is trapped in a gyre.
Der große Müllstrudel im Pazifik ist in einem Strudel gefangen.
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.
A2 noun /ɡlʌv/

glove

Handschuh
Meaning
A covering for the hand with separate parts for the fingers and thumb.
Example
She wore gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
Sie trug Handschuhe, um ihre Hände vor der Kälte zu schützen.
C2 noun /ˈɡleɪziər/

glazier

Glaser
Meaning
a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors
Example
The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.
Der Glaser reparierte das zerbrochene Fenster in unserem Haus.
C2 verb /nɑːrl/

gnarl

verdrehen
Meaning
To twist into a knotted or distorted form.
Example
The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones.
Die Baumwurzeln begannen sich um die Steine zu winden.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Graceful

elegant; geschmeidig; verfeinert; mit Schönheit der Bewegung oder des Verhaltens
Meaning
elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner
Example
The dancer moved with graceful elegance.
Die Tänzerin bewegte sich mit graziöser Eleganz.
B2 noun /ˈɡʌvərnər/

governor

Gouverneur
Meaning
An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.
Example
The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election.
Der Gouverneur hielt eine Rede vor den Bürgern über die bevorstehenden Wahlen.
C1 verb /ɡʌʃ/

gush

strömen
Meaning
to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically
Example
Tears began to gush from her eyes.
Tränen begannen aus ihren Augen zu fließen.
C2 noun /ɡænˈdʒɛtɪk liːf fɪʃ/

Gangetic Leaf Fish

Gangetischer Blätterfisch
Meaning
a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance
Example
The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.
Der gangetische Blätterfisch wird häufig in den Flüssen von Bangladesch gefunden.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

Ruhm; Ehre; Pracht
Meaning
magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness
Example
The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.
Der Athlet sonnte sich im Ruhm des Gewinns der olympischen Goldmedaille.
A1 verb /ɡoʊ/

go

gehen
Meaning
to move or travel from one place to another
Example
I go to school every day.
Ich gehe jeden Tag zur Schule.
C2 noun /ˈɡæliən/

galleon

Galeone
Meaning
A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Example
The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.
Das spanische Galeone trug Schätze über den Atlantik.
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 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

Korn
Meaning
wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal
Example
The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.
Der Bauer lagerte nach der Ernte große Mengen Korn in der Scheune.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɡriːnhaʊs/

greenhouse

Gewächshaus
Meaning
a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates
Example
The farmers built a large greenhouse to grow tomatoes in the winter.
Die Bauern bauten ein großes Gewächshaus, um Tomaten im Winter anzubauen.
A2 noun /ˈɡraʊnd flɔːr/

ground floor

Erdgeschoss
Meaning
the floor of a building at ground level; the starting level of an organization or activity
Example
The grocery shop is located on the ground floor of the building.
Der Lebensmittelladen ist im Erdgeschoss.
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

glitzern
Meaning
To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.
Example
Her dress glittered under the stage lights.
Ihr Kleid glitzerte unter den Bühnenlichtern.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

schuldig
Meaning
having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing
Example
She felt guilty about lying to her parents.
Sie fühlte sich schuldig, weil sie ihren Eltern gelogen hatte.
C1 adjective /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

grotesque

grotesk
Meaning
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
Example
The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.
Die Skulptur war so grotesk, dass sie die Kinder erschreckte.
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.
A2 noun /ɡest/

Guest

Gast
Meaning
a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular social occasion
Example
We invited several guests to our wedding celebration last weekend.
Wir haben mehrere Gäste zu unserer Hochzeitsfeier am letzten Wochenende eingeladen.
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.
B2 noun /ɡʊdz treɪn/

Goods train

Güterzug
Meaning
a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers
Example
The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot.
Der lange Güterzug transportierte Container vom Hafen zum Inlandlager.
B1 adjective /ɡrænd/

Grand

groß; prächtig; ausgezeichnet;
Meaning
impressive; magnificent; excellent;
Example
The grand palace impressed all the visitors.
Der große Palast beeindruckte alle Besucher.
C2 noun /dʒɛˌstɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

gesticulation

Gestikulation
Meaning
a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize speech
Example
His speech was full of passionate gesticulations.
Seine Rede war voller leidenschaftlicher Gestikulationen.
C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

gastronomie
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.
Paris ist berühmt für seine reiche Tradition der Gastronomie.
B2 verb /ɡræsp/

grasp

ergreifen
Meaning
to grip firmly; to understand something
Example
She finally grasped the concept after the explanation.
Sie ergriff endlich das Konzept nach der Erklärung.
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.
B2 noun /ɡræm/

Gram

kichererbse
Meaning
chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed
Example
She cooked gram curry for lunch today.
Sie hat heute zum Mittagessen Kichererbsen-Curry gekocht.
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.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛriˌmændər/

gerrymander

Manipulation der Wahlkreisgrenzen
Meaning
to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class
Example
The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats.
Die regierende Partei wurde beschuldigt, die Wahlbezirke zu manipulieren, um mehr Sitze zu sichern.
B2 noun ˌɡloʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

globalization

globalisierung
Meaning
The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
Example
Globalization has connected economies across the world.
Die Globalisierung hat die Volkswirtschaften weltweit verbunden.
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.
C2 noun /ɡlʌt/

glut

Überangebot
Meaning
An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.
Example
There was a glut of cheap smartphones in the market.
Es gab ein Überangebot an günstigen Smartphones auf dem Markt.
A2 noun ˈɡʌvəmənt

government

Regierung
Meaning
The governing body of a nation, state, or community; the system by which a state or community is governed.
Example
The government rejected the demands.
Die Regierung lehnte die Forderungen ab.
B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

düster
Meaning
very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook
Example
The future looked grim after the disaster.
Die Zukunft sah düster aus nach der Katastrophe.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ɡoʊl ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/

goal-setting

Zielsetzung
Meaning
The process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable objectives to achieve it.
Example
Effective goal-setting helps individuals stay focused and motivated.
Effektive Zielsetzung hilft Einzelpersonen, fokussiert und motiviert zu bleiben.
C2 noun /ɡɜːrθ/

girth

Umfang
Meaning
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
Example
The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.
Der Umfang des Baumes maß fast fünf Fuß.
A1 verb /ɡɪv/

give

geben
Meaning
to freely transfer something to someone
Example
I give gifts to my friends on their birthdays.
Ich gebe Geschenke an meine Freunde zu ihren Geburtstagen.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

glänzend
Meaning
Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.
Example
She bought a glossy magazine from the store.
Sie kaufte ein glänzendes Magazin im Laden.
C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

freudig springen
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
Die Lämmer sprangen freudig auf dem Feld unter der Sonne.
C2 adverb /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/

gingerly

vorsichtig
Meaning
in a very careful or cautious manner
Example
She walked gingerly on the icy path.
Sie ging vorsichtig auf dem eisigen Weg.
B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

Wachstumsmentalität
Meaning
A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Eine Wachstumsmentalität hilft den Menschen, Herausforderungen zu bewältigen.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɡriːvəs/

grievous

schwerwiegend
Meaning
Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.
Example
The accident was a grievous blow to the community.
Der Unfall war ein schwerwiegender Schlag für die Gemeinschaft.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.juːl/

granule

Granulat
Meaning
A small compact particle of a substance.
Example
Each granule of salt sparkled under the sunlight.
Jedes Granulat Salz funkelte im Sonnenlicht.
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪənt sneɪk hɛd/

Giant snake head

Riesenschlangenkopf
Meaning
a large predatory freshwater fish with an elongated body and snake-like head
Example
The giant snake head is a fierce predator that can survive out of water for hours.
Der Riesenschlangenkopf ist ein heftiger Räuber, der stundenlang außerhalb des Wassers überleben kann.
B1 verb /ˈɡɑːsɪp/

gossip

plaudern
Meaning
to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way
Example
They love to gossip about their neighbors.
Sie reden gerne über ihre Nachbarn.
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.
C1 verb /ɡleɪz/

glaze

glasieren
Meaning
to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish
Example
The chef glazed the cake with chocolate.
Der Koch glasierte den Kuchen mit Schokolade.
C1 verb /ɡoʊd/

goad

anstacheln
Meaning
to provoke, annoy, or urge someone to take action
Example
He tried to goad his opponent into making a mistake.
Er versuchte, seinen Gegner zu einem Fehler zu verleiten.
C1 noun /ɡaɪz/

guise

Verkleidung
Meaning
An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature
Example
He approached in the guise of a friend.
Er näherte sich in der Verkleidung eines Freundes.
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.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

german

deutsch
Meaning
relating to Germany, its people, or its language
Example
She is learning German to study abroad.
Sie lernt Deutsch, um im Ausland zu studieren.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæsiəs/

gaseous

gasförmig
Meaning
Relating to or having the form of gas.
Example
Carbon dioxide is a gaseous substance.
Kohlenstoffdioxid ist eine gasförmige Substanz.
C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

galaxienbezogen
Meaning
Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.
Example
The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.
Die galaktischen Phänomene, die durch das Teleskop beobachtet wurden, waren faszinierend.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

gyroscope

Gyroskop
Meaning
A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.
Example
The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.
Das Navigationssystem des Flugzeugs nutzt ein Gyroskop zur Stabilisierung.
B1 noun /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/

Giant

Riese; mythisches oder imaginäres Wesen in menschlicher Form, aber übermenschlicher Größe
Meaning
an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force
Example
The technology giant announced record profits for the third consecutive quarter.
Der Technologieriese kündigte Rekordgewinne für das dritte Quartal in Folge an.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɪb.ər/

gibber

unverständlich sprechen
Meaning
To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.
Example
The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost.
Der erschrockene Mann begann zu unverständlich zu sprechen, als er das Gespenst sah.
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.
C1 noun/verb /ɡæʃ/

gash

tiefe Schnittwunde
Meaning
A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.
Example
He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.
Er hatte nach dem Unfall eine tiefe Schnittwunde am Bein.
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.
B1 noun /ˈɡɪvər/

giver

Geber
Meaning
a person who gives something
Example
She was always a generous giver to charity.
Sie war immer eine großzügige Geberin für wohltätige Zwecke.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡrænəri/

granary

Scheune
Meaning
A storehouse for grain; a region that produces a large amount of grain
Example
The farmers stored their harvest in the village granary.
Die Bauern lagerten ihre Ernte in der Scheune des Dorfes.
B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

Netz
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
Das nationale Stromnetz muss verbessert werden.
C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

starren
Meaning
To stare openly and rudely.
Example
Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.
Die Touristen starrten die Berühmtheit an, die die Straße entlang ging.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

Gunpowder

Schießpulver
Meaning
explosive powder used in guns and fireworks
Example
Gunpowder was invented in ancient China.
Schießpulver wurde im alten China erfunden.
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.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/

Ginger

Ingwer
Meaning
a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself
Example
The chef added fresh ginger to the stir-fry to enhance its flavor and aroma.
Der Koch fügte frischen Ingwer zum Wok hinzu, um den Geschmack und das Aroma zu verstärken.
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.
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 noun /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/

galvanism

Galvanismus
Meaning
Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.
Example
Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity.
Galvanismus spielte eine Schlüsselrolle in den frühen Experimenten mit Elektrizität.
C2 noun /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/

gasconade

Großtuerei, Prahlerei
Meaning
Extravagant boasting or bragging.
Example
His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers.
Seine endlose Prahlerei machte ihn bei seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
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.
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

Waren
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
Das Unternehmen produziert hochwertige Waren für den Export.
C1 noun /ɡeɪl/

Gale

Sturm; starker Wind mit einer Stärke von 7 bis 10 auf der Beaufort-Skala
Meaning
a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale
Example
The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.
Die Fischerboote kehrten früh in den Hafen zurück, weil der Sturm näher kam.
C1 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːlədʒi/

gerontology

Gerontologie
Meaning
The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.
Example
She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school.
Sie entschied sich, sich nach dem Medizinstudium auf Gerontologie zu spezialisieren.
C2 noun /ɡrænˈtiː/

grantee

Zuwendungsempfänger
Meaning
A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.
Example
The grantee must submit a progress report every six months.
Der Zuwendungsempfänger muss alle sechs Monate einen Fortschrittsbericht einreichen.
C2 noun dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

Gestikulationen
Meaning
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
Example
His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
Seine energetischen Gestikulationen machten die Rede fesselnder.
A2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən.ər/

Gardener

Gärtner
Meaning
a person who tends and cultivates a garden
Example
The gardener planted beautiful flowers in the backyard.
Der Gärtner pflanzte schöne Blumen im Hinterhof.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

ein schwaches Schimmern
Meaning
A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.
Example
A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.
Ein Schimmer der Hoffnung leuchtete in ihren Augen.
C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

relevant
Meaning
Relevant and appropriate to the subject being considered.
Example
Her comments were not germane to the discussion.
Ihre Kommentare waren nicht relevant für die Diskussion.
B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

kugelförmiger Gegenstand; die Erde; ein kugelförmiges Modell der Erde
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
Der Lehrer benutzte einen Globus, um den Schülern die Standorte verschiedener Länder zu zeigen.
C1 noun /ɡrəˈfiː.ti/

Graffiti

Schriften oder Zeichnungen, die illegal an einer Wand oder einer anderen Oberfläche an einem öffentlichen Ort gemacht wurden
Meaning
writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
Example
The subway walls were covered with colorful graffiti created by local street artists.
Die U-Bahn-Wände waren mit buntem Graffiti bedeckt, das von lokalen Straßenkünstlern erstellt wurde.
C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

Generalisierung
Meaning
A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.
Example
The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.
Die Rede war voller Allgemeinplätze und es fehlten konkrete Details.
C2 noun /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

grindstone

Schleifstein
Meaning
a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools
Example
The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone.
Der Schmied schärfte seine Klinge auf dem Schleifstein.
C2 noun /ˈɡlæsi fɪʃ/

Glassy fish

Glasfisch
Meaning
a transparent freshwater fish with a glassy appearance, popular in aquariums
Example
The glassy fish is known for its transparent body and peaceful nature.
Der Glasfisch ist bekannt für seinen transparenten Körper und sein friedliches Wesen.
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

Grasen
Meaning
The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.
Example
Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.
Die Kühe weideten friedlich auf der Wiese.
B2 noun /ɡreɪs/

grace

Anmut, Eleganz
Meaning
simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness
Example
She moved with grace across the stage.
Sie bewegte sich mit Anmut über die Bühne.
B2 phrase ˈɡləʊ.bəl ˌkəʊ.ɒp.əˈreɪ.ʃən

global cooperation

globale Zusammenarbeit
Meaning
International collaboration and working together across countries to address common challenges and goals.
Example
Global cooperation is essential to address climate challenges.
Globale Zusammenarbeit ist entscheidend, um die Klimaherausforderungen zu bewältigen.
B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

graduierte / gestuft
Meaning
Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree
Example
The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete einen Graduierungzylinder, um die Flüssigkeit präzise zu messen.
B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

grashüpfer
Meaning
a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants
Example
The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.
Der Grashüpfer sprang von einem Blatt zum anderen.
C2 noun /ˈɡɒz.lɪŋ/

gosling

Gänschen
Meaning
a young goose
Example
The mother goose carefully protected her goslings.
Die Gänsemutter schützte ihre Gänschen sorgfältig.
A1 interjection;noun /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/

goodbye

auf Wiedersehen
Meaning
a polite expression used when leaving or ending a conversation; the act of parting
Example
She waved and said goodbye before leaving the station.
Sie winkte und sagte auf Wiedersehen, bevor sie den Bahnhof verließ.
C2 adverb /ˈɡeɪmli/

gamely

tapfer
Meaning
in a brave, spirited, or determined manner
Example
She gamely accepted the challenge despite the difficulties.
Sie nahm die Herausforderung tapfer an, trotz der Schwierigkeiten.