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C1 adjective /ˈɡæstrɪk/

gastric

gastrisch / Magenprobleme
Meaning
Relating to the stomach.
Example
She was prescribed medicine for her gastric problems.
Sie bekam Medizin für ihre gastrischen Probleme verschrieben.
B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

privat; vertraulich
Meaning
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
Example
She spoke to him privately about the matter.
Sie sprach mit ihm privat über das Thema.
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

ein Unternehmen mit persönlichen Ressourcen ohne externe Finanzierung starten
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
Er gründete sein Unternehmen mit minimalen Ressourcen.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

sexuell
Meaning
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
Example
The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.
Der Film wurde für ein junges Publikum als zu sexuell explizit angesehen.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

egozentrisch
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
Er war zu egozentrisch, um die Not seines Freundes zu bemerken.
C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

Sammlung
Meaning
a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together
Example
The book is a compilation of his best essays.
Das Buch ist eine Sammlung seiner besten Essays.
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

Überwachung
Meaning
The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.
Example
Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.
Überwachung stellt sicher, dass Standards eingehalten werden.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

dialectic

Dialektik
Meaning
A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.
Example
The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions.
Der Philosoph benutzte die Dialektik, um die Annahmen seiner Studenten herauszufordern.
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

streng
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
Rauchen ist im Gebäude streng verboten.
A1 verb /θɪŋk/

think

denken
Meaning
to have thoughts or ideas; to use your mind to consider something
Example
I think this is a good idea.
Ich denke, das ist eine gute Idee.
C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

rebellisch, ungehorsam
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
Der rebellische Schüler weigerte sich, die Schulregeln zu befolgen.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

krönen
Meaning
to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status
Example
The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.
Der König wurde in einer großen Zeremonie gekrönt.
C2 verb /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/

commingle

vermischen
Meaning
To mix or blend different things together.
Example
The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation vermischt keine Spenden mit Betriebsmitteln.
C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

Baumstamm
Meaning
the trunk of a tree
Example
The bole of the tree was thick and strong.
Der Baumstamm war dick und stark.
A1 adjective /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

different

verschieden
Meaning
Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
Example
Her opinion was completely different from mine.
Ihre Meinung war völlig unterschiedlich von meiner.
B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

reizend
Meaning
causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger
Example
The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.
Der ständige Lärm von der Straße ist extrem reizend.
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

botanisch
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
Sie arbeitet im botanischen Garten.
C1 verb /ˈheɪsən/

hasten

beschleunigen
Meaning
To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.
Example
He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.
Er beeilte sich, seine Arbeit vor der Frist zu beenden.
A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

neun
Meaning
the number that is one more than eight
Example
She has nine books in her collection.
Sie hat neun Bücher in ihrer Sammlung.
A1 noun /eɡ/

Egg

Ei
Meaning
an oval object laid by female birds, reptiles, fish, and insects, used as food
Example
I had scrambled eggs for breakfast this morning.
Heute Morgen hatte ich Rührei zum Frühstück.
C1 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

metaphorisch
Meaning
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Example
He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.
Er benutzte metaphorische Sprache, um seine Emotionen zu beschreiben.
C1 adjective /ˈheɪt.fəl/

Hateful

Hassend
Meaning
causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive
Example
His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings.
Seine hasserfüllten Kommentare verletzten die Gefühle aller.
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

schläfrig
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
Die somnolente Vorlesung brachte die Hälfte der Klasse zum Einschlafen.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Informative

informativ
Meaning
giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive
Example
The documentary was very informative and educational.
Die Dokumentation war sehr informativ und lehrreich.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

pünktlich
Meaning
at the exact time arranged; on time; not late
Example
She always arrives punctually for meetings.
Sie kommt immer pünktlich zu den Besprechungen.
C2 noun /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

absolution

Absolution
Meaning
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
Example
The priest granted him absolution for his sins.
Der Priester gewährte ihm die Absolution für seine Sünden.
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

Gründer
Meaning
a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something
Example
Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.
Steve Jobs war der Mitbegründer von Apple Inc. und revolutionierte die persönliche Computertechnik.
C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

Primogenitur
Meaning
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
Example
Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.
Unter der Primogenitur erbte der älteste Sohn das gesamte Anwesen.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

rejoicing

Freude
Meaning
The action of showing great joy or happiness
Example
There was much rejoicing after the victory.
Es gab viel Freude nach dem Sieg.
B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

rampe
Meaning
a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply
Example
The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.
Das Auto fuhr die Rampe in die Garage hinauf.
B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

Pandemie
Meaning
An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
Example
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.
Die COVID-19-Pandemie hat die Welt dramatisch verändert.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊk.lɔːr/

folk-lore

Volksmärchen
Meaning
The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices of a community, passed down through generations.
Example
Bangladeshi folk-lore is rich with myths and legends.
Deutsche Volksmärchen sind reich an Mythen und Legenden.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

drawing

Glück
Meaning
a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint
Example
She showed me a drawing of her house.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

ermorden
Meaning
To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.
Example
The rebels planned to assassinate the king.
Die Rebellen planten, den König zu ermorden.
C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

Naht
Meaning
A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
Example
The doctor used a suture to close the wound.
Der Arzt verwendete eine Naht, um die Wunde zu schließen.
B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

Bedauern
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She felt deep regret about her harsh words.
Sie empfand tiefes Bedauern über ihre harten Worte.
C1 noun /bʌm/

bum

Hintern
Meaning
informal term for the buttocks; also a homeless or lazy person
Example
He sat on his bum all day doing nothing.
Er saß den ganzen Tag auf seinem Hintern und tat nichts.
C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

Kurator
Meaning
a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection
Example
The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.
Der Kurator organisierte eine neue Ausstellung antiker Artefakte.
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

Animation
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
Die Animation in diesem Film ist unglaublich detailliert.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

sinnlich
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
Der Garten war mit sinnlichen Farben und Düften gefüllt.
C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

büßen
Meaning
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.
Er versuchte, seine Sünde zu sühnen, indem er den Armen half.
B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

einreichen
Meaning
to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield
Example
Please submit your assignment by Friday.
Bitte reichen Sie Ihre Aufgabe bis Freitag ein.
B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

vorsichtig
Meaning
careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
Example
She was cautious about trusting strangers.
Sie war vorsichtig, als sie Fremden vertraute.
B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

anpassen
Meaning
to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations
Example
He quickly adapted to the new environment.
Er passte sich schnell an die neue Umgebung an.
C1 noun /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

fabrication

falsche Erfindung
Meaning
The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.
Example
The article was full of fabrication and misleading claims.
Der Artikel war voller falscher Erfindung und irreführender Ansprüche.
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

indignation

Empörung
Meaning
Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.
Example
Public indignation grew after the unfair verdict.
Öffentliche Empörung wuchs nach dem ungerechten Urteil.
C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

Telefonie
Meaning
the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone
Example
Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.
Moderne Telefonie hat sich weiterentwickelt, um internetbasierte Anrufe einzubeziehen.
A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

Regal
Meaning
a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet
Example
I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.
Ich stellte die Bücher auf das Regal neben dem Fenster.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

zwangsweise
Meaning
Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.
Example
The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.
Die Regierung sah sich Kritik ausgesetzt, weil sie Zwangsmaßnahmen gegen Demonstranten ergriff.
C1 noun /rəʊˈbɒt.ɪk ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/

robotic surgery

robotische chirurgie
Meaning
Surgery performed with the assistance of robotic systems to enhance precision and reduce invasiveness.
Example
Robotic surgery enhances precision in complex procedures.
Robotische Chirurgie verbessert die Präzision bei komplexen Verfahren.
B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

Seifenbox
Meaning
a container used to store soap
Example
She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.
Sie kaufte eine schöne Seifenbox für das Badezimmer.
C2 noun /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

elefantenapfel
Meaning
a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple
Example
The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.
Der Elefantenapfel hat einen einzigartigen Geschmack, den viele Menschen genießen.
B1 noun /ˈbʊt.ʃər/

Butcher

Metzger
Meaning
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop
Example
The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner.
Der Metzger empfahl den besten Rinderbraten für unser Abendessen.
C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

Hilfsbischof
Meaning
a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity
Example
The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.
Der Bischof ernannte einen Hilfsbischof, um ihm bei seinen Aufgaben zu helfen.
C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

Mangel
Meaning
A scarcity or lack of something.
Example
There was a dearth of food during the famine.
Es gab einen Mangel an Nahrung während der Hungersnot.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/

entangle

verwickeln
Meaning
to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve in difficulties
Example
The fish got entangled in the net.
Der Fisch hat sich im Netz verfangen.
C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

zivilisieren
Meaning
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
Example
Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
Bildung kann helfen, Gemeinschaften zu zivilisieren, indem gemeinsame Werte und Respekt gefördert werden.
A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

überraschend; erstaunlich
Meaning
causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable
Example
It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.
Es ist überraschend, wie schnell Kinder neue Sprachen lernen.
C1 verb /ɪmˈboʊl.dən/

embolden

ermutigen
Meaning
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
Example
The coach's words emboldened the team to play aggressively.
Die Worte des Trainers ermutigten das Team, aggressiv zu spielen.
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

pompös; prätentiös; übermäßig großartig
Meaning
showing off; pretentious; overly grand
Example
His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.
Seine pompöse Haltung nervte alle bei dem Treffen.
C1 noun ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən

fragmentation

Fragmentierung
Meaning
The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.
Example
Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.
Die Fragmentierung des Lebensraums bedroht viele Arten.
B2 noun /ɡɪə(r)/

gear

Ausrüstung / Gerät
Meaning
Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.
Example
The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.
Der Kletterer packte seine gesamte Ausrüstung, bevor er die Reise begann.
A2 verb /səˈpəʊz/

suppose

annehmen
Meaning
to assume or believe something is true without proof
Example
I suppose she will be here soon.
Ich nehme an, dass sie bald hier sein wird.
C1 noun /ˈdɔːrˌkiːpər/

doorkeeper

Pförtner
Meaning
A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.
Example
The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall.
Der Doorkeeper überprüfte die Pässe aller, bevor sie den Saal betraten.
C1 noun /skwɔːl/

squall

Sturm
Meaning
a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet
Example
A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.
Ein plötzlicher Sturm überraschte die Seeleute.
B1 noun /rɪˈfjuːz/

Refuse

Abfall; Ablehnung
Meaning
waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something
Example
Please put the refuse in the designated bins.
Bitte werfen Sie den Abfall in die vorgesehenen Behälter.
B1 noun ˈreɪn.fɒr.ɪst

rainforest

Regenwald
Meaning
A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.
Der Amazonas-Regenwald ist Heimat von Millionen von Arten.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

schwach, kraftlos
Meaning
lacking physical strength or vigor; weak
Example
After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.
Nach der Krankheit fühlte sie sich zu schwach, um aufzustehen.
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈfʊt/

afoot

in Arbeit
Meaning
In progress; happening or being prepared.
Example
There are several new projects afoot in the company.
Es gibt mehrere neue Projekte in Arbeit im Unternehmen.
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

verwirren
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
Die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrten die Studenten.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

aufdecken
Meaning
to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known
Example
The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.
Die Untersuchung deckte die Wahrheit über den Skandal auf.
B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

sich freuen
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
Die Familie freut sich über die guten Nachrichten.
C1 noun /ˈstæl.i.ən/

stallion

Zuchthengst
Meaning
An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.
Example
The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes.
Der Bauernhof besitzt ein kräftiges Hengst für Zuchtzwecke.
C1 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

sturmt, unruhig
Meaning
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
Example
Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.
Ihre stürmische Beziehung schwankte oft zwischen Liebe und Wut.
C1 noun /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

Polygamy

Polygamie
Meaning
the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time
Example
Polygamy is illegal in many countries around the world.
Polygamie ist in vielen Ländern auf der Welt illegal.
C2 noun /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

Feinschmecker
Meaning
A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.
Example
As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.
Als wahrer Feinschmecker verpasste er nie die Gelegenheit, neue Gerichte zu probieren.
B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

Krebs
Meaning
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
Example
The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.
Der Krebs krabbelte seitwärts über den Sand.
A2 adjective /riːl/

Real

echt; authentisch; wahr; nicht falsch
Meaning
actually existing; genuine; not imaginary or fake
Example
This is a real diamond, not a fake one.
Dies ist ein echter Diamant, kein falscher.
A1 pronoun /ɪts/

its

sein
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.
Example
The company changed its logo last year.
Das Unternehmen hat letztes Jahr sein Logo geändert.
B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

Kritik
Meaning
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.
Example
The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.
Der Professor bat die Studenten, die Aufsätze der anderen zu kritisieren.
B1 noun /tuːn/

Tune

Melodie; Musikstück; Tonhöhe
Meaning
a melody or musical composition; correct musical pitch
Example
She hummed a beautiful tune while working in the garden.
Sie summte eine schöne Melodie, während sie im Garten arbeitete.
A1 noun /ˈflaʊər/

flower

Blume
Meaning
the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms
Example
The garden was full of colorful flowers.
Der Garten war voller bunter Blumen.
C1 noun /ˈoʊ.mən/

Omen

Vorzeichen für zukünftiges Glück oder Unglück
Meaning
an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck
Example
Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen.
Viele Menschen betrachten eine schwarze Katze, die ihren Weg kreuzt, als schlechtes Vorzeichen.
B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

Säugling
Meaning
A very young child or baby.
Example
The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
Der Säugling schlief friedlich im Kinderbett.
B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

Mücke
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Example
The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.
Die Mücke hat mich gestern Abend am Arm gestochen.
A2 verb /taɪp/

type

tippen
Meaning
to write using a keyboard or typewriter
Example
She can type very fast on the computer.
Sie kann sehr schnell auf dem Computer tippen.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈsʌlid/

unsullied

makellos
Meaning
not spoiled or made impure; perfectly clean or pure
Example
His reputation remained unsullied despite the accusations.
Sein Ruf blieb makellos trotz der Anschuldigungen.
C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

Saum von Stoff
Meaning
the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
Example
She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.
Sie säumte das Kleid, um es kürzer zu machen.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

erinnerungsvoll
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
Der Geruch von Regen erinnert mich an meine Kindheit im Dorf.
B2 verb /ˈvaɪbreɪt/

vibrate

vibrieren
Meaning
To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.
Example
The phone began to vibrate on the table.
Das Telefon begann zu vibrieren auf dem Tisch.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

vorübergehender Aufenthalt
Meaning
A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily
Example
She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.
Sie genoss einen kurzen Aufenthalt in Paris im Sommer.
B2 noun /ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation

Variation; Veränderung; Unterschied in Zustand oder Menge
Meaning
a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something
Example
There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.
Es gab eine signifikante Variation der Temperatur im Laufe des Tages.
C1 noun /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

negation

Verneinung
Meaning
The act of denying something; the contradiction or absence of something.
Example
The theory is built on the negation of traditional beliefs.
Die Theorie basiert auf der Verneinung traditioneller Überzeugungen.
C1 noun /ˈræftər/

rafter

Dachbalken
Meaning
One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.
Example
The old barn’s rafters were exposed.
Die Dachbalken des alten Stalls waren freigelegt.
B1 noun /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/

wardrobe

Kleiderschrank
Meaning
A large cupboard where clothes are stored; also the collection of clothes someone owns.
Example
Her wardrobe is full of colorful dresses.
Ihr Kleiderschrank ist voll mit bunten Kleidern.
C1 noun /ˌɪntəkəˈnɛktɪvɪti/

interconnectivity

Interkonnektivität
Meaning
The state of being interconnected or the degree of connectivity between components
Example
The rise of interconnectivity has transformed global communication.
Der Aufstieg der Interkonnektivität hat die weltweite Kommunikation verändert.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊ.di/

Rowdy

laut; unordentlich; störend
Meaning
disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive
Example
The rowdy children were making too much noise.
Die lauten Kinder machten zu viel Lärm.
B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

erkennen
Meaning
to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious
Example
The security system can detect movement in the building.
Das Sicherheitssystem kann Bewegung im Gebäude erkennen.
A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

Kind
Meaning
a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority
Example
The child played happily in the park.
Das Kind spielte fröhlich im Park.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

der lachhaft
Meaning
deserving ridicule or mockery
Example
His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.
Seine Ausrede war so schwach, dass sie offensichtlich der lachhaft war.
C1 noun /ˈrɛl.ɪk/

relic

Relikt
Meaning
an object surviving from an earlier time, often of historical or religious interest
Example
The museum displayed relics from the ancient civilization.
Das Museum stellte Relikte aus der antiken Zivilisation aus.
A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

Mülleimer
Meaning
a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal
Example
Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.
Bitte werfen Sie das Papier nach Gebrauch in den Mülleimer.
C1 verb dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ

decipher

entschlüsseln, dekodieren, übersetzen
Meaning
To convert something written in code into normal language; to succeed in understanding the meaning of something.
Example
It took hours to decipher the ancient script.
Es dauerte Stunden, um die alte Schrift zu entschlüsseln.
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

pflücken, Mut fassen
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
Sie pflückte eine Blume aus dem Garten.
B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

Deodorant
Meaning
a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors
Example
She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.
Sie trug Deodorant, bevor sie ins Fitnessstudio ging, um während des Trainings frisch zu bleiben.
C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

Konvoi
Meaning
a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection
Example
The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.
Der Militärkonvoi zog bei Morgengrauen durch die Wüste.
C1 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

stillschweigend
Meaning
Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated
Example
Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.
Ihr gegenseitiges Verständnis beruhte auf einer stillschweigenden Vereinbarung.
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

Abkürzung
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA ist eine Abkürzung für National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

aristokratie
Meaning
a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility
Example
The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.
Die Aristokratie hatte oft Einfluss auf politische Entscheidungen.
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

Glück
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

die meisten
Meaning
the greatest in amount, degree, or number
Example
Most people like to relax on weekends.
Die meisten Menschen entspannen sich am Wochenende.
A1 noun ˈpɛrənts

Parents

Eltern
Meaning
One's father and mother.
Example
The family tree starts with the child's parents.
Der Stammbaum beginnt mit den Eltern des Kindes.
B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

erträglich; zumutbar; nicht zu unangenehm oder schmerzhaft
Meaning
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
Example
The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.
Der Schmerz wurde erträglich, nachdem er das Medikament genommen hatte.
C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

demütig
Meaning
humble in status, position, or manner
Example
She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.
Sie stieg von einer niedrigen Position zur CEO des Unternehmens auf.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

Mikronährstoffe
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
Example
Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.
Mikronährstoffe sind für die Zellfunktion unerlässlich.
C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

Nachsicht
Meaning
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Example
The judge showed leniency in his ruling.
Der Richter zeigte Nachsicht in seinem Urteil.
A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

Sinn
Meaning
A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.
Example
She had a strong sense of responsibility.
Sie hatte ein starkes Verantwortungsgefühl.
B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

pregnancy

Schwangerschaft
Meaning
the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus
Example
Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.
Ihre Schwangerschaft wurde sorgfältig von ihrem Arzt überwacht.
A2 noun /ˌʌpˈsteəz/

Upstairs

obere Etage
Meaning
on or to an upper floor of a building; the upper floor or floors
Example
She went upstairs to her bedroom to rest.
Sie ging nach oben in ihr Schlafzimmer, um sich auszuruhen.
A2 adjective /tʌf/

tough

zäh
Meaning
strong, durable, and difficult to break or deal with
Example
He had a tough day at work.
Er hatte einen harten Tag bei der Arbeit.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

Jüngling
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
Der Jüngling träumte davon, ein tapferer Ritter zu werden.