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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, verb /ɡliːm/

gleam

Schimmer
Meaning
a small or brief shining light; to shine softly
Example
A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes.
Ein Schimmer der Hoffnung erschien in ihren Augen.
B2 adjective dʒəˈnet.ɪk

genetic

genetisch
Meaning
Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.
Example
Genetic traits influence physical characteristics.
Genetische Merkmale beeinflussen körperliche Eigenschaften.
C1 noun /ɡəˈrɪlə/

guerrilla

Guerillakämpfer
Meaning
a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces
Example
The guerrilla fighters used ambushes to attack enemy positions.
Die Guerillakämpfer setzten Hinterhalte ein, um die feindlichen Positionen anzugreifen.
B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

Blattgemüse
Meaning
Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage
Example
Eating greens is important for good health.
Das Essen von Blattgemüse ist wichtig für eine gute Gesundheit.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɛntri/

gentry

Gesellschaft der oberen Klasse
Meaning
People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners
Example
The gentry of the town gathered for the annual ball.
Die Gesellschaft der oberen Klasse der Stadt versammelte sich zum jährlichen Ball.
C1 noun /ˈdʒiː.nəs/

genus

Gattung
Meaning
a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family
Example
The tiger belongs to the genus Panthera.
Der Tiger gehört zur Gattung Panthera.
B2 noun /ɡeɪz/

Gaze

ein intensiver Blick; in eine bestimmte Richtung starr schauen
Meaning
a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction
Example
She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.
Sie traf seinen intensiven Blick über den vollen Raum hinweg und spürte, wie ihr Herz für einen Moment stehen blieb.
B1 noun /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

gathering

Versammlung
Meaning
a meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose
Example
We attended a family gathering last weekend.
Wir haben letztes Wochenende an einer Familienversammlung teilgenommen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

Spieler
Meaning
A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.
Example
The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.
Die alte Taverne war voller Spieler, die in Karten und Würfeln wettkämpften.
C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

Dämmerung
Meaning
The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.
Example
We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.
Wir gingen zusammen im ruhigen Dämmerlicht nach Hause.
B2 noun /dʒɜːm/

germ

Keim
Meaning
a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease
Example
Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.
Händewaschen hilft, die Verbreitung von Keimen zu verhindern.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɡɪdi/

giddy

benommen, sehr aufgeregt
Meaning
Feeling dizzy or light-headed; also overly excited and frivolous.
Example
She felt giddy after spinning around so many times.
Sie fühlte sich benommen, nachdem sie so oft im Kreis gedreht hatte.
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.siːz/

galaxies

galaxien
Meaning
Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
Example
Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.
Entfernte Galaxien enthalten Hinweise auf das frühe Universum.
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

gütig; höflich; großzügig;
Meaning
kind; courteous; generous;
Example
She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.
Sie war sehr gütig und dankte allen für ihre Hilfe.
B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

regieren
Meaning
to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people
Example
The president governs the country wisely.
Der Präsident regiert das Land weise.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/

globular

kugelförmig
Meaning
Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
Example
The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars.
Der Wissenschaftler studierte den kugelförmigen Sternhaufen.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːki/

gawky

ungeschickt
Meaning
Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.
Example
The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit.
Der Teenager fühlte sich ungeschickt in seinem zu großen Anzug.
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 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 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 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.
B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

ein wütender oder angespannter Blick; ein starkes und blendendes Licht
Meaning
a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light
Example
The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.
Der strenge Blick des Lehrers brachte die lauten Schüler sofort zum Schweigen.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

glaring

grell / offensichtlich
Meaning
Extremely obvious or shining intensely.
Example
There was a glaring mistake in the report.
Es gab einen offensichtlichen Fehler im Bericht.
C2 noun /ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl/

gargoyle

Steinskulptur (in grotesker Form)
Meaning
A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.
Example
The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner.
Die alte Kathedrale hatte Gargoyles an jeder Ecke.
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.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊs/

grouse

sich beschweren / eine Art von Vogel
Meaning
A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.
Example
He always grouses about the long hours at work.
Er beschwert sich immer über die langen Arbeitsstunden.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛn.juˌflɛkt/

genuflect

sich verbeugen als Zeichen der Ehrfurcht oder Anbetung
Meaning
to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship
Example
The worshippers genuflect before the altar.
Die Anbetenden verbeugen sich vor dem Altar.
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 verb/noun /ɡraʊl/

growl

knurren
Meaning
To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).
Example
The dog growled at the stranger.
Der Hund knurrte den Fremden an.
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/verb /ɡəˈfɔː/

guffaw

Lautes Lachen
Meaning
a loud and boisterous laugh
Example
The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke.
Das Publikum lachte laut über den Witz des Komikers.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

Glücksspiel
Meaning
the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk
Example
He got addicted to gambling at the casino.
Er wurde im Casino süchtig nach dem Glücksspiel.
B1 noun ɡlæns

glance

Blick
Meaning
A quick or brief look.
Example
He glanced at the river and felt calm.
Er warf einen Blick auf den Fluss und fühlte sich ruhig.
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 /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 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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/

Gaiety

Fröhlichkeit; festliche Atmosphäre;
Meaning
the state or quality of being light-hearted or cheerful; festive atmosphere
Example
The wedding reception was filled with gaiety, laughter, and joyful celebrations.
Der Hochzeitsempfang war voller Fröhlichkeit, Lachen und freudiger Feierlichkeiten.
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.
A2 noun /ɡræs/

grass

Glück
Meaning
plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens
Example
Children are playing on the grass.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌsti/

gusty

windig
Meaning
characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind
Example
It was a cold, gusty day by the sea.
Es war ein kalter, windiger Tag am Meer.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

Mörgler
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
Er ist morgens immer ein Griesgram vor dem Kaffee.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

gullible

leichtgläubig
Meaning
Easily deceived or tricked.
Example
She was so gullible that she believed every rumor.
Sie war so leichtgläubig, dass sie jedes Gerücht glaubte.
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.bɪdʒ/

Garbage

Müll; Abfall
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; something worthless or meaningless
Example
Please take out the garbage before the collection truck arrives tomorrow morning.
Bitte nehmen Sie den Müll heraus, bevor der Abfallsammelwagen morgen früh ankommt.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæm.ər/

Glamour

Glamour; Anziehungskraft; Charme;
Meaning
an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm
Example
The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world.
Der Glamour von Hollywood zog junge Schauspieler aus der ganzen Welt an.
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.
A2 noun ˈɡeɪ.mɪŋ

gaming

Videospiel spielen oder wettbewerbsorientierte Spiele
Meaning
The practice of playing video games or competitive games.
Example
Gaming has evolved into a billion-dollar industry.
Gaming hat sich zu einer milliardenschweren Industrie entwickelt.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

glanz
Meaning
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
Example
The glamor of city life attracts many young people.
Der Glanz des Stadtlebens zieht viele junge Menschen an.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

erschöpfend
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
Die Athleten hatten eine erschöpfende Trainingseinheit.
C2 noun, verb /ɡəˈrɒt/

garrote

Erwürgen
Meaning
A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.
Example
The assassin attempted to garrote his target in the alley.
Der Attentäter versuchte, sein Ziel in der Gasse zu erdrosseln.
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.
A2 noun /ɡluː/

Glue

Kleber
Meaning
a sticky substance used for sticking objects or materials together; an adhesive
Example
The children used white glue to attach the colorful paper pieces to their art project.
Die Kinder verwendeten weißen Kleber, um die bunten Papierstücke an ihrem Kunstprojekt anzubringen.
C2 noun /ˈɡændər/

Gander

gänserich
Meaning
male goose
Example
The gander protected his family from the approaching dog.
Der Gänserich beschützte seine Familie vor dem näherkommenden Hund.
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.
A1 noun /ɡlæs/

Glass

glas
Meaning
a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material
Example
He drank a glass of cold water after the workout.
Er trank ein Glas kaltes Wasser nach dem Training.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/

gruesome

grausam
Meaning
Causing horror or disgust.
Example
The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.
Die Polizei entdeckte einen grausamen Tatort.
C2 adjective /ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuən/

gargantuan

gigantisch
Meaning
Extremely large; enormous.
Example
They served a gargantuan meal at the feast.
Sie servierten ein gigantisches Mahl beim Fest.
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.
C2 adjective /ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/

grandiloquent

pompöses Sprache
Meaning
Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.
Example
The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people.
Die pompöse Rede des Politikers konnte keine Verbindung zu den einfachen Leuten herstellen.
C2 noun /ɡleɪd/

glade

Lichtung
Meaning
An open space in a forest or woods.
Example
They rested in a sunny glade after their long hike.
Sie ruhten sich in einer sonnigen Lichtung nach ihrer langen Wanderung aus.
C2 noun /ɡruːəl/

Gruel

Grütze
Meaning
a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water
Example
The sick patient could only eat gruel.
Der kranke Patient konnte nur Grütze essen.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

germinal

germinal
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development.
Example
The idea was still in its germinal stage.
Die Idee war noch in ihrer germinalen Phase.
C2 noun /ˈɡæli/

galley

Schiffsmesse
Meaning
A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.
Example
The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food.
Die Schiffsmesse war mit dem Geruch von frisch gekochtem Essen gefüllt.
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.
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 /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.
B1 noun, verb /ɡreɪd/

grade

Note
Meaning
A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.
Example
The teacher graded all the papers by the weekend.
Der Lehrer benotete alle Arbeiten bis zum Wochenende.
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.
A2 verb /ɡeɪn/

gain

gewinnen
Meaning
to obtain or acquire something; to increase or improve
Example
He hopes to gain experience from this job.
Er hofft, Erfahrung aus diesem Job zu gewinnen.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪə/

grenadier

Granatwerfer
Meaning
A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.
Example
The grenadier stood proudly at the front of the regiment.
Der Grenadier stand stolz an der Spitze des Regiments.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

wirklich
Meaning
in a truthful and sincere way
Example
She genuinely cares about the environment.
Sie sorgt wirklich für die Umwelt.
B1 noun /ɡæŋ/

gang

Bande
Meaning
An organized group of people, often involved in crime or violence.
Example
The gang was arrested by the police last night.
Die Bande wurde gestern Nacht von der Polizei festgenommen.
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.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ˈɡlʌt.ən.əs/

gluttonous

fresssüchtig
Meaning
Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.
Example
His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table.
Sein fresssüchtiger Appetit schockierte alle am Esstisch.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɪsən/

glisten

glänzen
Meaning
To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.
Example
The grass glistened with morning dew.
Das Gras glänzte mit Morgen Tau.
C1 noun /ɡeɪt/

gait

Gangart
Meaning
A person's manner of walking.
Example
His slow gait showed that he was tired.
Sein langsames Gehen zeigte, dass er müde war.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɡæloʊz/

gallows

Galgen
Meaning
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
Example
The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.
Der Verbrecher wurde bei Morgengrauen zum Galgen geführt.
B1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.dəns/

Guidance

Führung; Anleitung; Beratung
Meaning
advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty; leadership or direction
Example
The teacher provided valuable guidance to help students choose their career paths.
Der Lehrer gab wertvolle Führung, um den Schülern zu helfen, ihren Karriereweg zu wählen.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌl.i/

gully

Schlucht, Bach
Meaning
A narrow channel or ravine worn away by water.
Example
After the storm, the road was cut by a deep gully.
Nach dem Sturm wurde die Straße von einem tiefen Tal durchzogen.
B2 noun /ˈɡræfɪks/

graphics

Grafiken
Meaning
visual images, designs, or drawings used to convey information or artistic expression
Example
The website uses stunning graphics to attract visitors.
Die Website verwendet beeindruckende Grafiken, um Besucher anzulocken.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/

grandfather

Großvater
Meaning
the father of one's father or mother
Example
My grandfather tells us stories every evening.
Mein Großvater erzählt uns jeden Abend Geschichten.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛntəl/

gentle

sanft
Meaning
Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior
Example
He was always gentle with children.
Er war immer sanft mit Kindern.
B2 verb /ˈɡrʌmbəl/

grumble

grummeln
Meaning
to complain quietly or in a low voice
Example
She often grumbles about the traffic.
Sie grummelt oft über den Verkehr.
C1 adjective ˌɡæs.troʊ.ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl

gastrointestinal

gastrointestinal
Meaning
Relating to the stomach and intestines.
Example
Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues.
Würziges Essen kann gastrointestinale Probleme verursachen.
C1 /ˈɡrævəl/

gravel

Kies
Meaning
Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.
Example
The driveway was covered with gravel.
Die Auffahrt war mit Kies bedeckt.
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.
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.
B2 adjective ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

groundbreaking

bahnbrechend
Meaning
Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.
Example
Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.
Durchbruch-innovationen definieren Innovation neu.
B1 noun /ɡæp/

gap

Lücke / Abstand
Meaning
An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.
Example
There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor.
Es gibt eine große Lücke zwischen den Reichen und den Armen.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

schlingen
Meaning
to eat something quickly and greedily
Example
The children gobbled their food in minutes.
Die Kinder schlangen ihr Essen in Minuten.
C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

Pfropfung; Korruption
Meaning
a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business
Example
The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.
Der Gärtner verwendete eine Pfropfung, um verschiedene Apfelsorten zu kombinieren.
C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

mit den Zähnen knirschen
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
Er begann, vor Wut mit den Zähnen zu knirschen.
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 /ɡəˈruːlɪti/

garrulity

übermäßiges Geplauder
Meaning
Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.
Example
His garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting.
Sein übermäßiges Geplauder machte es schwierig, sich während des Treffens zu konzentrieren.
C2 noun /ˌɡlæd.iˈoʊ.ləs/

Gladiolus

Gladiole
Meaning
A tall flowering plant with sword-shaped leaves and colorful spike-like flower clusters, popular in gardens and floral arrangements
Example
The gladiolus stood tall and elegant in the flower bed.
Die Gladiole stand hoch und elegant im Blumenbeet.