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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 /ɡoʊld/

Gold

gold
Meaning
a precious yellow metallic element; jewelry or ornaments made of gold
Example
The gold bracelet sparkled in the sunlight.
Das Goldarmband glänzte im Sonnenlicht.
B1 noun /ˌɡrædʒ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/

graduation

Glück
Meaning
the act of receiving a degree or diploma after completing a course of study
Example
Her parents attended her graduation ceremony with pride.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 verb /ɡaɪd/

guide

führen
Meaning
to show someone the way; to direct or influence behavior
Example
The teacher guides the students.
Der Lehrer führt die Schüler.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɔːr.dʒəs/

Gorgeous

äußerst schön; attraktiv; visuell beeindruckend
Meaning
extremely beautiful; attractive; visually stunning
Example
The bride looked absolutely gorgeous.
Die Braut sah absolut wunderschön aus.
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.
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.
A2 noun /dʒɪˈræf/

Giraffe

Giraffe
Meaning
a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs
Example
The giraffe stretched its neck to reach the leaves on the tall tree.
Die Giraffe streckte ihren Hals, um die Blätter am hohen Baum zu erreichen.
A2 noun /ɡɑːrd/

Guard

Wächter; Sicherheitsbeamter
Meaning
a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or police officer; a device worn or fitted to prevent injury
Example
The security guard checked everyone's identification before allowing entry to the building.
Der Sicherheitswächter überprüfte die Identifikation aller, bevor er den Zutritt zum Gebäude erlaubte.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɡɔːri/

gory

blutig
Meaning
involving or showing a lot of bloodshed and violence
Example
The movie was too gory for children.
Der Film war zu blutig für Kinder.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɡæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

gasification

Gasifizierung
Meaning
The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.
Example
Gasification is widely used to produce fuel gas from coal.
Die Gasifizierung wird häufig verwendet, um aus Kohle Brenngas zu erzeugen.
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.
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 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 /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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

garnish

garnierten
Meaning
To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.
Example
She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves.
Sie garnierten das Gericht mit frischen Korianderblättern.
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 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

gierig trinken
Meaning
to drink greedily or excessively
Example
He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.
Er trank in wenigen Minuten drei Dosen Limonade.
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.
C2 verb /ˈdʒaɪreɪt/

gyrate

sich schnell drehen
Meaning
to move or spin quickly in circles
Example
The dancer gyrated wildly to the rhythm of the drums.
Der Tänzer drehte sich wild zum Trommelrhythmus.
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/

gangway

Gangway
Meaning
A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.
Example
The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.
Die Seeleute senkten das Gangway, damit die Passagiere einsteigen konnten.
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.
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.
C2 verb /dʒɛˈstɪkjʊleɪt/

gesticulate

gestikulieren
Meaning
to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words
Example
He gesticulated wildly to get their attention.
Er gestikulierte wild, um ihre Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

general

allgemein
Meaning
Relating to all or most people, things, or situations; not specific.
Example
He made a general comment about the project.
Er hat einen allgemeinen Kommentar zum Projekt gemacht.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

Fehler
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
Er machte einen großen Fehler während des Treffens, als er den Namen des Kunden vergaß.
C2 noun /ɡriːn pəˈpaɪə/

Green Papaya

grüne Papaya
Meaning
unripe papaya fruit used as a vegetable in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine
Example
Green papaya salad is a popular dish in Thai cuisine.
Grüner Papayasalat ist ein beliebtes Gericht in der thailändischen Küche.
C2 noun /ˈɡɪbən/

gibbon

Gibbon
Meaning
a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia
Example
The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.
Der Gibbon schwang sich mit seinen langen Armen elegant durch die Bäume.
A2 noun /ɡɪˈtɑːr/

Guitar

gitarre
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument played by strumming or plucking the strings with fingers or a pick
Example
She learned to play guitar when she was twelve years old.
Sie lernte, Gitarre zu spielen, als sie zwölf Jahre alt war.
C1 noun /ɡrəˈtjuːɪti/

gratuity

Trinkgeld
Meaning
A sum of money given as a tip or a retirement benefit.
Example
The waiter received a generous gratuity for his excellent service.
Der Kellner erhielt ein großzügiges Trinkgeld für seinen ausgezeichneten Service.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

Völler
Meaning
a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite
Example
He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.
Er war als Völler bekannt, der drei große Pizzen auf einmal essen konnte.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

gestate

schwängern
Meaning
to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time
Example
The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.
Die Mutterwal trägt ihr Kalb mehr als ein Jahr lang.
A2 noun /ɡɒlf/

golf

Glück
Meaning
A game in which players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.
Example
He spends his weekends playing golf with his friends.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
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.
B2 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

dankbarkeit
Meaning
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.
Example
Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.
Dankbarkeit gegenüber den Märtyrern ist eine moralische Pflicht.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ɡɜːrl/

girl

Mädchen
Meaning
a female child or young woman
Example
The girl was playing with her friends in the park.
Das Mädchen spielte mit ihren Freunden im Park.
A2 noun /ɡæs/

gas

Gas
Meaning
A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and can expand freely.
Example
The balloon was filled with gas.
Der Ballon war mit Gas gefüllt.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Graphic

grafisch; visuell; lebendig;
Meaning
relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;
Example
The graphic design was colorful and eye-catching.
Das grafische Design war farbenfroh und auffällig.
B2 adjective /ɡəʊl ɔːˈrɪəntɪd/

goal-oriented

zielorientiert
Meaning
Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.
Example
Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success.
Zielorientiert zu sein ist entscheidend für den Erfolg.
A1 noun /ɡeɪm/

game

Spiel
Meaning
An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.
Example
They played a football game in the afternoon.
Sie spielten ein Fußballspiel am Nachmittag.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæl.ənt/

gallant

tapfer, heldenhaft
Meaning
Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.
Example
The gallant firefighter saved the child from the burning building.
Der tapfere Feuerwehrmann rettete das Kind aus dem brennenden Gebäude.
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.
B2 adjective /ɡroʊs/

gross

ekelhaft / grob
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions
Example
He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine.
Er dachte, das Essen sah ekelhaft aus, aber es schmeckte gut.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/

gruesome

grausam
Meaning
Causing horror or disgust.
Example
The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.
Die Polizei entdeckte einen grausamen Tatort.
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?
A2 verb /ˈɡæðər/

gather

versammeln
Meaning
to come together or collect in one place; to assemble
Example
People gather in the park for the festival.
Die Leute versammeln sich im Park für das Festival.
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.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nər/

garner

sammeln
Meaning
To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.
Example
The politician garnered support from young voters.
Der Politiker sammelte Unterstützung von jungen Wählern.
B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

allmählich
Meaning
Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
Example
Gradual changes are more sustainable.
Allmähliche Veränderungen sind nachhaltiger.
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 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 noun /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

grantor

Zessionar
Meaning
A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.
Example
The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization.
Der Zessionar übertrug die Eigentumsrechte an die gemeinnützige Organisation.
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.
C2 adjective /ɡælˈvænɪk/

galvanic

galvanisch / intensiv
Meaning
Relating to electricity produced by chemical action; sudden and dramatic.
Example
The news had a galvanic effect on the audience.
Die Nachricht hatte einen galvanischen Effekt auf das Publikum.
B1 noun, verb /ˈɡrædʒuət/ (noun), /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ (verb)

graduate

Absolvent
Meaning
As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study successfully.
Example
She will graduate from university next year.
Sie wird nächstes Jahr von der Universität abschließen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ɡəʊlz/

goals

Ziele
Meaning
Objectives or targets that someone aims to achieve.
Example
Achieving development goals requires cooperation.
Die Erreichung der Entwicklungsziele erfordert Zusammenarbeit.
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.
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 /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

Geste
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
Sie machte eine einladende Geste mit ihren Händen, um die Gäste hereinzulassen.
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.
C2 adjective /ɡoʊʃ/

gauche

ungeschickt
Meaning
lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward
Example
His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
Seine ungeschickten Bemerkungen verlegen alle bei der Dinnerparty.
C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

kostenlos
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
Die Getränke bei der Veranstaltung wurden kostenlos bereitgestellt.
C2 adjective /ˈɡær.ə.ləs/

Garrulous

geschwätzig; redselig; plappernd
Meaning
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty and rambling in speech
Example
The garrulous old man at the coffee shop would talk for hours about his travels.
Der geschwätzige alte Mann im Café sprach stundenlang über seine Reisen.
B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

pflegen
Meaning
to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something
Example
She spends hours grooming her dog every week.
Sie verbringt Stunden damit, ihren Hund jede Woche zu pflegen.
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.
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 /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

Großmutter
Meaning
the mother of one's father or mother
Example
My grandmother makes delicious cakes.
Meine Großmutter macht leckere Kuchen.
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.
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.
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.
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 /ɡuːs/

Goose

Gans
Meaning
large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet
Example
The goose swam gracefully across the pond.
Die Gans schwamm anmutig über den Teich.
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.
B2 noun /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/

Green Chili

grüne Chili
Meaning
unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste
Example
She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.
Sie fügte dem Salat für mehr Schärfe gehackte grüne Chilischoten hinzu.
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 adjective /ˈɡɔːdi/

gaudy

prunkvoll
Meaning
excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way
Example
She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress.
Sie trug eine prunkvolle Halskette, die mit ihrem eleganten Kleid nicht zusammenpasste.
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.
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.
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 noun /ˈɡɪni/

guinea

Guinea (ehemalige britische Goldmünze)
Meaning
A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa
Example
The antique coin was worth one guinea.
Die antike Münze war eine Guinea wert.
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 /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.
A2 noun/verb /ɡraʊnd/

ground

Boden
Meaning
the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out
Example
The children played on the ground near the house.
Die Kinder spielten auf dem Boden nahe dem Haus.
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.