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C1 noun ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk səˈsaɪəti

geriatric society

geriatrische Gesellschaft
Meaning
A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population
Example
A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems.
Eine geriatrische Gesellschaft erfordert spezialisierte Gesundheitssysteme.
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.
B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

Genre
Meaning
a style or category of art, music, or literature
Example
Romance is her favorite genre of movies.
Romantik ist ihr Lieblingsgenre bei Filmen.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/

Glorious

glorreich; berühmt;
Meaning
magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor
Example
The sunset was absolutely glorious.
Der Sonnenuntergang war absolut glorios.
C1 adjective /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

generic

generisch
Meaning
characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific
Example
This medicine is available in generic form.
Dieses Medikament ist in generischer Form erhältlich.
A2 noun /ˈɡraʊnd flɔːr/

ground floor

Erdgeschoss
Meaning
the floor of a building at ground level; the starting level of an organization or activity
Example
The grocery shop is located on the ground floor of the building.
Der Lebensmittelladen ist im Erdgeschoss.
C2 adjective /ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

gregarious

gesellig
Meaning
Fond of company; sociable.
Example
She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.
Sie ist eine gesellige Person, die es liebt, neue Leute zu treffen.
A1 adjective /ɡreɪt/

great

großartig
Meaning
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.
Example
She gave a great performance at the concert.
Sie gab eine großartige Vorstellung beim Konzert.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

abgemagert
Meaning
extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
Example
After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.
Nach Wochen der Krankheit sah er blass und abgemagert aus.
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.
B1 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

erzeugen
Meaning
to produce or create something
Example
The machine generates electricity.
Die Maschine erzeugt Elektrizität.
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.
C1 noun /ɡriːn ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/

Green Coconut

grüne Kokosnuss
Meaning
a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water
Example
We drank fresh water from a green coconut on the beach.
Wir haben frisches Wasser aus einer grünen Kokosnuss am Strand getrunken.
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.
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.
B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

Geologie
Meaning
the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances
Example
She studied geology to understand earthquakes.
Sie studierte Geologie, um Erdbeben zu verstehen.
C1 verb/adjective /ˈɡræspɪŋ/

grasping

greifen / gierig
Meaning
Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.
Example
The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.
Das Kind griff fest nach der Hand seiner Mutter.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/

garish

übermäßig hell und auffällig
Meaning
Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.
Example
The room was decorated with garish neon lights.
Der Raum war mit übermäßig hellen Neonlichtern dekoriert.
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.
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.
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 /ˈɡluː.tɪ.nəs/

glutinous

klebrig
Meaning
Having a sticky or glue-like texture.
Example
The glutinous rice stuck together in the pot.
Der klebrige Reis blieb im Topf zusammenkleben.
C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

Groll
Meaning
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
Example
She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.
Sie hegt immer noch einen Groll gegen ihn wegen dessen, was vor Jahren passiert ist.
A2 noun /ɡɑːd/

god

Gott
Meaning
a deity; a supreme being believed to control the universe
Example
People in different cultures worship God in various ways.
Menschen in verschiedenen Kulturen verehren Gott auf verschiedene Weisen.
C1 noun /ɡruːv/

groove

Rille / Rhythmus
Meaning
a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music
Example
The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove.
Der DJ ließ die Menge zum Groove tanzen.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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 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.
B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

Korn
Meaning
wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal
Example
The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.
Der Bauer lagerte nach der Ernte große Mengen Korn in der Scheune.
C1 verb /ˈɡræpəl/

grapple

kämpfen, ringen
Meaning
to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent
Example
The company is grappling with financial difficulties.
Das Unternehmen hat mit finanziellen Schwierigkeiten zu kämpfen.
B2 verb /ɡrænt/

grant

gewähren
Meaning
to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree
Example
The university granted him a scholarship.
Die Universität gewährte ihm ein Stipendium.
A2 noun /ɡest/

Guest

Gast
Meaning
a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular social occasion
Example
We invited several guests to our wedding celebration last weekend.
Wir haben mehrere Gäste zu unserer Hochzeitsfeier am letzten Wochenende eingeladen.
C2 noun /ɡæsˈtraɪtɪs/

gastritis

Gastritis
Meaning
Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with gastritis after his endoscopy.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte bei ihm Gastritis nach der Endoskopie.
B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

düster
Meaning
very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook
Example
The future looked grim after the disaster.
Die Zukunft sah düster aus nach der Katastrophe.
B1 noun /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/

Giant

Riese; mythisches oder imaginäres Wesen in menschlicher Form, aber übermenschlicher Größe
Meaning
an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force
Example
The technology giant announced record profits for the third consecutive quarter.
Der Technologieriese kündigte Rekordgewinne für das dritte Quartal in Folge an.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/

gruesome

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

gladden

erfreuen
Meaning
to make someone happy or bring joy
Example
The news of her recovery gladdened everyone.
Die Nachricht von ihrer Genesung hat alle erfreut.
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 /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.
B2 adjective /ˈɡræs.i/

Grassy

grasbewachsen
Meaning
covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass
Example
The grassy field stretched as far as the eye could see.
Das grasbewachsene Feld erstreckte sich so weit, wie das Auge reichte.
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

bucht
Meaning
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
Example
The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
Der Persische Golf ist eine wichtige Wasserstraße für den internationalen Versand und den Öltransport.
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.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

grüne Energie
Meaning
Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.
Example
Green energy reduces environmental harm.
Grüne Energie reduziert den Umweltschaden.
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 /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.
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.
B2 noun /ɡræm/

Gram

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

grating

unangenehmer Klang / Metallgitter
Meaning
Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.
Example
The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate.
Die unangenehme Stimme des Lehrers machte es schwer, sich zu konzentrieren.
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.
B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

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

Generosity

Großzügigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely
Example
The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.
Die Großzügigkeit des Milliardärs war in seinen zahlreichen wohltätigen Spenden an Krankenhäuser deutlich sichtbar.
B2 noun /ɡoʊl ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/

goal-setting

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

gerontocracy

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

Graceful

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

governance

gouvernanz
Meaning
The action or manner of governing and controlling a state or organization.
Example
Effective governance ensures sustainable development.
Eine effektive Gouvernanz gewährleistet nachhaltige Entwicklung.
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.
C1 noun dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

genetic modification

genetische Veränderung
Meaning
The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.
Example
Genetic modification enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases.
Die genetische Veränderung erhöht den Widerstand der Pflanzen gegen Schädlinge und Krankheiten.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

grazlos
Meaning
Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.
Example
His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.
Sein grazloses Verhalten brachte alle auf der Party in Verlegenheit.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/

Goldmohur

Flammenbaum
Meaning
A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana
Example
The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat.
Der Goldmohur-Baum blühte schön in der Sommerhitze.
A2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

generally

gewöhnlich
Meaning
in most cases; usually; as a rule
Example
He generally arrives at work before 9 a.m.
Er kommt gewöhnlich vor 9 Uhr zur Arbeit.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/

gadfly

Stachelfliegen
Meaning
A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.
Example
The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.
Der Journalist war ein Stachelfliegen, der ständig die Politik der Regierung hinterfragte.
B2 noun /ɡrɪp/

Grip

festhalten; Griff; Haltegriff oder -stelle
Meaning
a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold
Example
The rock climber lost his grip and fell several feet before the safety rope caught him.
Der Felsensteiger verlor seinen Griff und fiel mehrere Meter, bevor das Sicherheitsseil ihn auffing.
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.
B2 noun /ɡreɪv/

Grave

Grab
Meaning
a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin; a place of burial; serious or solemn
Example
The family visited the grave of their beloved grandfather every Sunday.
Die Familie besuchte das Grab ihres geliebten Großvaters jeden Sonntag.
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.
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.
A2 noun /dʒɪm/

gym

Fitnessstudio
Meaning
a place equipped for physical exercise and fitness training
Example
He goes to the gym every morning to work out.
Er geht jeden Morgen ins Fitnessstudio, um zu trainieren.
C1 adjective /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

granular

granular
Meaning
Consisting of small grains or particles; detailed and specific.
Example
The report provided a granular analysis of the market data.
Der Bericht lieferte eine detaillierte Analyse der Marktdaten.
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 adjective /ˈɡɑːrdɪd/

guarded

vorsichtig
Meaning
Cautious and careful in speech or action, often to avoid giving too much away.
Example
He gave a guarded reply to the journalist.
Er gab eine vorsichtige Antwort an den Journalisten.
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 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, adjective /ˈɡɒsəmər/

gossamer

etwas zartes
Meaning
Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.
Example
The bride's veil was made of delicate gossamer fabric.
Der Schleier der Braut war aus zartem Gossamertuch gefertigt.
A1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən/

Garden

Garten
Meaning
a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables
Example
She spent her morning tending to the roses in her beautiful garden.
Sie verbrachte ihren Morgen damit, sich um die Rosen in ihrem schönen Garten zu kümmern.
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.
B2 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

düster
Meaning
Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.
Example
The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.
Die Atmosphäre wurde plötzlich düster.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 verb, noun /ˈɡoʊld.brɪk/

goldbrick

Arbeit vermeiden
Meaning
to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility
Example
He was accused of goldbricking while the rest of the team worked hard.
Er wurde beschuldigt, Arbeit zu vermeiden, während der Rest des Teams hart arbeitete.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

glänzend
Meaning
Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.
Example
She bought a glossy magazine from the store.
Sie kaufte ein glänzendes Magazin im Laden.
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.
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 /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.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

schuldig
Meaning
having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing
Example
She felt guilty about lying to her parents.
Sie fühlte sich schuldig, weil sie ihren Eltern gelogen hatte.
C1 adjective 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.
B1 noun /ˈɡæsəˌliːn/

gasoline

Benzin
Meaning
a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles
Example
The price of gasoline has increased significantly this month.
Der Benzinpreis ist diesen Monat erheblich gestiegen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɡʌstoʊ/

gusto

Enthusiasmus
Meaning
great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm in doing something
Example
She sang the song with great gusto.
Sie sang das Lied mit großem Enthusiasmus.
A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

wachsen
Meaning
to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
Example
Plants grow faster in spring.
Pflanzen wachsen schneller im Frühling.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

Friedhof
Meaning
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
Example
The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.
Der alte Friedhof in der Nähe der Kirche stammt aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.
C2 noun /ɡiː/

Ghee

Butterschmalz
Meaning
clarified butter used in South Asian cooking
Example
She used ghee instead of butter for cooking the rice.
Sie verwendete Ghee statt Butter zum Kochen des Reises.
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.
B2 noun/verb /ɡʌt/

gut

Bauch / Mut
Meaning
The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.
Example
He had the guts to stand up for his beliefs.
Er hatte den Mut, für seine Überzeugungen einzutreten.
C2 noun /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/

gasconade

Großtuerei, Prahlerei
Meaning
Extravagant boasting or bragging.
Example
His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers.
Seine endlose Prahlerei machte ihn bei seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
C2 noun /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

grindstone

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