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C1 noun ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs

genesis

Ursprung, Entstehung
Meaning
The origin or mode of formation of something.
Example
The genesis of the internet changed the world forever.
Die Genesis des Internets veränderte die Welt für immer.
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.
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.
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

Höflichkeit; Raffinement
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
Ihre natürliche Höflichkeit und Anmut machten sie in den oberen Gesellschaftskreisen beliebt.
B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

Tor; Eingang
Meaning
an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition
Example
The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.
Das alte Steintor diente als Eingang zum prächtigen Palast.
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.
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 /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.
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 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.
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 /ˈɡævəl/

gavel

Hammer
Meaning
A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.
Example
The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order.
Der Richter schlug mit dem Hammer, um das Gericht zu ordnen.
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 verb /ɡliːn/

glean

sammeln
Meaning
to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest
Example
The journalist gleaned facts from several sources.
Der Journalist sammelte Fakten aus verschiedenen Quellen.
C1 noun /ɡʌl/

Gull

möwe
Meaning
a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers
Example
The gull swooped down to grab the fish from the water.
Die Möwe stürzte sich hinunter, um den Fisch aus dem Wasser zu fangen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɡleɪʃəl/

glacial

mit Eis oder Gletschern verbunden
Meaning
relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly
Example
The mountains were covered in glacial ice.
Die Berge waren mit Gletschereis bedeckt.
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.
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 adjective ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

groundbreaking

bahnbrechend
Meaning
Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.
Example
Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.
Durchbruch-innovationen definieren Innovation neu.
C1 adjective /ɡlʌm/

Glum

traurig; niedergeschlagen; düster
Meaning
sad; dejected; downcast; gloomy
Example
He looked glum after hearing the bad news.
Er sah traurig aus, nachdem er die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈɡaɪlləs/

guileless

arglos
Meaning
Innocent and without deceit
Example
Her guileless smile won everyone’s heart.
Ihr argloses Lächeln eroberte das Herz aller.
C1 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, 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər/

Grocer

Krämer
Meaning
a person who sells food and household goods in a shop
Example
The grocer has fresh vegetables and fruits in his store.
Der Krämer hat frisches Gemüse und Obst in seinem Laden.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

Kleidungsstück
Meaning
An item of clothing.
Example
She bought a new garment for the party.
Sie kaufte ein neues Kleidungsstück für die Party.
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 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.
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.
C2 verb /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/

gainsay

widerlegen
Meaning
To deny, contradict, or speak against.
Example
No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.
Niemand konnte die im Gericht präsentierten Beweise widerlegen.
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.
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 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 noun /ˈɡæm.ət/

gamut

gesamtes Spektrum
Meaning
The complete range or scope of something.
Example
Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to sorrow in just a few minutes.
Ihre Emotionen reichten in nur wenigen Minuten von Freude bis Traurigkeit.
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 verb /ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/

germinate

Glück
Meaning
To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.
Example
The seeds germinate quickly in moist soil.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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 /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

globale Bewusstseinsbildung
Meaning
Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.
Example
Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.
Globale Bewusstseinsbildung über den Klimawandel ist entscheidend für politische Veränderungen.
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/

gridlock

vollständiger Verkehrsstau oder Stillstand
Meaning
Complete traffic jam or standstill condition where vehicles cannot move.
Example
A major accident led to gridlock in the city center.
Ein großer Unfall verursachte einen Stau im Stadtzentrum.
C1 noun /ˈɡræv.ɪ.tæs/

gravitas

Gravitas
Meaning
Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.
Example
The judge spoke with great gravitas.
Der Richter sprach mit großer Gravitas.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

Strickpullover
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
Er trug einen warmen Strickpullover während des kalten Winterabends.
C1 verb /ɡloʊt/

gloat

sich freuen
Meaning
To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.
Example
He couldn't help but gloat over his rival's failure.
Er konnte nicht anders, als sich über das Scheitern seines Rivalen zu freuen.
C2 adjective /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/

gustatory

gustatorisch
Meaning
relating to the sense of taste
Example
The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other.
Das Restaurant bot ein einzigartiges gustatorisches Erlebnis.
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.əl/

Griddle

platte
Meaning
a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal
Example
She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.
Sie kochte Pfannkuchen auf der heißen Platte.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

Windhund
Meaning
a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast
Example
The greyhound won the race at the dog track.
Der Windhund hat das Rennen auf der Hundebahn gewonnen.
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.
B1 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Generation

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

gynecology

Gynäkologie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health
Example
She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.
Sie entschied sich, nach der medizinischen Schule auf Gynäkologie zu spezialisieren.
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.
B2 noun dʒəˈnet.ɪks

genetics

Genetik
Meaning
The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
Example
Genetics plays a pivotal role in healthcare advancements.
Genetik spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei den Fortschritten im Gesundheitswesen.
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.
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 /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 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.
A1 adjective /ɡʊd/

Good

gut; ausgezeichnet; vorteilhaft;
Meaning
satisfactory; pleasant; beneficial; of high quality
Example
She is a good student.
Sie ist eine gute Schülerin.
C1 noun /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.
A2 adjective, noun /ɡreɪ/

gray

Glück
Meaning
A color between black and white; also describes dull or gloomy situations.
Example
The sky turned gray before the storm.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈɡrændɪləkwəns/

grandiloquence

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

Gnat

Stechmücke
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals
Example
The gnat buzzed around my head while I was reading.
Die Stechmücke summte um meinen Kopf, während ich las.
B2 adjective /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

gigantic

gigantisch
Meaning
Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.
Example
The company made a gigantic investment in technology.
Das Unternehmen tätigte eine gigantische Investition in Technologie.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/

gentleman

Gentleman
Meaning
a man who is polite, courteous, and honorable
Example
He opened the door for her like a true gentleman.
Er öffnete die Tür für sie wie ein wahrer Gentleman.
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 /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.
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/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.
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.
C1 noun ɡrɪt

grit

Entschlossenheit
Meaning
Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.
Example
His grit and hard work led him to success.
Seine Entschlossenheit und harte Arbeit führten ihn zum Erfolg.
B2 noun /ˈɡləʊ.bəl piːs/

global peace

globale Friedens
Meaning
Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.
Example
Global peace requires collective efforts.
Weltfrieden erfordert kollektive Anstrengungen.
C2 verb /ɡɜːrd/

gird

gürten
Meaning
to encircle with a belt or band; to prepare for action
Example
The knight girded his sword before battle.
Der Ritter umgürtete sein Schwert vor der Schlacht.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/

gruesome

grausam
Meaning
Causing horror or disgust.
Example
The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.
Die Polizei entdeckte einen grausamen Tatort.
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.
C1 verb /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/

gratify

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

gangrene

Gangrän
Meaning
The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.
Example
If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene.
Wenn unbehandelt, kann die Wunde zu Gangrän führen.
C2 verb /ˈɡræn.jʊ.leɪt/

granulate

granulieren
Meaning
To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.
Example
The sugar began to granulate as it cooled.
Der Zucker begann zu granulieren, als er abkühlte.
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 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

Gruppe
Meaning
A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.
Example
The students formed a study group.
Die Studenten bildeten eine Lerngruppe.
B1 noun ɡreɪt wɔːl əv ˈtʃaɪ.nə

Great Wall of China

Große Mauer von China
Meaning
A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
Example
The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
Die Große Mauer von China ist eines der bekanntesten Wahrzeichen der Welt.
A2 verb /ɡriːt/

greet

begrüßen
Meaning
to welcome someone; to say hello
Example
She greeted her guests warmly at the door.
Sie begrüßte ihre Gäste herzlich an der Tür.
C1 noun /ɡɔːrd/

Gourd

Kürbis
Meaning
a climbing plant with large fruits that have hard shells when dried
Example
The bottle gourd curry was delicious and nutritious.
Das Kürbisgericht war köstlich und nahrhaft.
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 /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 /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.
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

verzerren
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
Die schlechte Telefonverbindung hat seine Worte verzerrt.
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.
A2 noun /ɡoʊst/

Ghost

Gespenst
Meaning
an apparition of a dead person believed to be able to become visible to the living; a spirit
Example
The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.
Es wurde gemunkelt, dass das alte Anwesen vom Gespenst seines früheren Besitzers heimgesucht wurde.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

großzügig
Meaning
willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving
Example
She is very generous with her time and money.
Sie ist sehr großzügig mit ihrer Zeit und ihrem Geld.
B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

Goldring
Meaning
a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger
Example
He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.
Er gab ihr einen wunderschönen Goldring zu ihrem Jubiläum.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

Völlerei
Meaning
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
Example
His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.
Seine Völlerei während des Festes ließ ihn krank werden.
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.
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.