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C1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.zər/

geyser

Geysir
Meaning
A natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam into the air.
Example
The geyser erupted, shooting water high into the sky.
Der Geysir brach aus und schoss Wasser hoch in den Himmel.
C1 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/

genealogy

Genealogie
Meaning
The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.
Example
She spent years researching her family's genealogy.
Sie verbrachte Jahre damit, die Genealogie ihrer Familie zu erforschen.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

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

Gloves

Handschuhe
Meaning
coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger
Example
She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
Sie trug warme Handschuhe, um ihre Hände vor der Kälte zu schützen.
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːɡəl/

goggle

mit weit geöffneten Augen starren
Meaning
to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder
Example
The tourists goggled at the tall skyscrapers.
Die Touristen starrten mit weit aufgerissenen Augen auf die hohen Wolkenkratzer.
C1 noun /ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/

goosebumps

Gänsehaut
Meaning
small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement
Example
The horror movie gave me goosebumps.
Der Horrorfilm hat mir Gänsehaut gemacht.
B2 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.
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 verb /ɡriːv/

grieve

trauern
Meaning
To feel or cause deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death.
Example
She continues to grieve the loss of her best friend.
Sie trauert weiterhin um den Verlust ihrer besten Freundin.
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 phrasal verb /ɡlɒs ˈoʊ.vər/

gloss over

übergehen / verharmlosen
Meaning
to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important
Example
The report glossed over the company's financial problems.
Der Bericht hat die finanziellen Probleme des Unternehmens übergangen.
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/

Garlic

Knoblauch
Meaning
a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine
Example
The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.
Das Rezept erfordert drei frische Knoblauchzehen, um den Geschmack zu verstärken.
A1 adjective (superlative) /ˈɡreɪ.tɪst/

greatest

der größte
Meaning
The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.
Example
He is considered one of the greatest leaders of all time.
Er gilt als einer der größten Führer aller Zeiten.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɡlɒs.ər.i/

Glossary

Glossar
Meaning
an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with explanations; a brief dictionary
Example
The textbook includes a helpful glossary at the end to define technical terms.
Das Lehrbuch enthält ein hilfreiches Glossar am Ende, um technische Begriffe zu definieren.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

Gletscher
Meaning
a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land
Example
The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.
Der Gletscher schmilzt langsam aufgrund des Klimawandels.
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.
B1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.dəns/

Guidance

Führung; Anleitung; Beratung
Meaning
advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty; leadership or direction
Example
The teacher provided valuable guidance to help students choose their career paths.
Der Lehrer gab wertvolle Führung, um den Schülern zu helfen, ihren Karriereweg zu wählen.
A2 noun /ɡoʊt/

Goat

Ziege
Meaning
a farm animal with horns that gives milk and meat
Example
The farmer keeps goats for their milk and cheese.
Der Bauer hält Ziegen für ihre Milch und ihren Käse.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

Grabstein
Meaning
A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.
Der Grabstein hatte ihren Namen wunderschön eingraviert.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

glanz
Meaning
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
Example
The glamor of city life attracts many young people.
Der Glanz des Stadtlebens zieht viele junge Menschen an.
C1 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.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/

Gradually

langsam; allmählich
Meaning
slowly and steadily over a period of time
Example
The weather gradually became warmer in spring.
Das Wetter wurde im Frühling allmählich wärmer.
B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

grashüpfer
Meaning
a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants
Example
The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.
Der Grashüpfer sprang von einem Blatt zum anderen.
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.
A2 noun /ˈɡrændˌpeə.rənt/

grandparent

Großvater/Großmutter
Meaning
the parent of one's father or mother
Example
My grandparents live in a small village near the hills.
Meine Großeltern leben in einem kleinen Dorf in der Nähe der Hügel.
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 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 /ɡlaɪˈsiː.mɪk/

glycemic

glukosebezogen
Meaning
Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.
Example
High-glycemic foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar.
Lebensmittel mit hohem glykämischen Index führen zu einem schnellen Anstieg des Blutzuckers.
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.
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.
C1 noun /dʒɪst/

Gist

Kern
Meaning
the substance or essence of a speech or text; the main point
Example
I missed the beginning of the lecture, but I caught the gist of the professor's argument.
Ich habe den Anfang der Vorlesung verpasst, aber den Kern des Arguments des Professors verstanden.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/

glorify

verherrlichen
Meaning
to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is
Example
The movie glorifies war heroes.
Der Film verherrlicht Kriegsheroen.
B1 adverb /ˈdʒen.tli/

Gently

sanft; vorsichtig; behutsam;
Meaning
in a mild, soft, or careful manner
Example
She gently touched the baby's face.
Sie berührte sanft das Gesicht des Babys.
A2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən.ər/

Gardener

Gärtner
Meaning
a person who tends and cultivates a garden
Example
The gardener planted beautiful flowers in the backyard.
Der Gärtner pflanzte schöne Blumen im Hinterhof.
C2 verb /nɑːrl/

gnarl

verdrehen
Meaning
To twist into a knotted or distorted form.
Example
The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones.
Die Baumwurzeln begannen sich um die Steine zu winden.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

Guave
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds
Example
I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.
Ich liebe es, frische Guaven aus dem Baum in unserem Garten zu essen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡæliən/

galleon

Galeone
Meaning
A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Example
The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.
Das spanische Galeone trug Schätze über den Atlantik.
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.
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.
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 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 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/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.
B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

gern und mit Vergnügen
Meaning
willingly and with pleasure
Example
I would gladly help you with your homework.
Ich würde dir gerne bei deinen Hausaufgaben helfen.
A1 noun /ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/

girlfriend

Freundin
Meaning
A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.
Example
He introduced his girlfriend to his family.
Er stellte seine Freundin seiner Familie vor.
B1 adjective /ɡrænd/

Grand

groß; prächtig; ausgezeichnet;
Meaning
impressive; magnificent; excellent;
Example
The grand palace impressed all the visitors.
Der große Palast beeindruckte alle Besucher.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ɡəˈrɪl.ə/

Gorilla

Gorilla
Meaning
a large powerful ape found in the forests of central Africa
Example
The gorilla beat its chest to show dominance.
Der Gorilla schlug seine Brust, um Dominanz zu zeigen.
C1 noun /noʊm/

gnome

gnom
Meaning
a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens
Example
The garden was decorated with a gnome statue.
Der Garten war mit einer Gnomstatue dekoriert.
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 noun /ɡlɪtʃ/

glitch

Fehler
Meaning
A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.
Example
The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software.
Der Computer stürzte aufgrund eines kleinen Fehlers in der Software ab.
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.
A2 noun /ɡreɪp/

grape

traube
Meaning
a small, round fruit that grows in clusters on vines and is used to make wine or eaten as food
Example
She picked a bunch of grapes from the vine.
Sie pflückte einen Bund Trauben von der Rebe.
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 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.
B2 noun ˌɡloʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

globalization

globalisierung
Meaning
The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
Example
Globalization has connected economies across the world.
Die Globalisierung hat die Volkswirtschaften weltweit verbunden.
C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

Gynäkokratie
Meaning
a society or government ruled by women
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.
Der alte Stamm war für seine Gynäkokratie bekannt, bei der Frauen alle Machtpositionen innehatten.
C1 noun ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər

geological structure

geologische Struktur
Meaning
The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.
Example
Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure.
Wissenschaftler werden die geologische Struktur des Mondes untersuchen.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɡlæd.iˈoʊ.ləs/

Gladiolus

Gladiole
Meaning
A tall flowering plant with sword-shaped leaves and colorful spike-like flower clusters, popular in gardens and floral arrangements
Example
The gladiolus stood tall and elegant in the flower bed.
Die Gladiole stand hoch und elegant im Blumenbeet.
C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

Pfropfung; Korruption
Meaning
a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business
Example
The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.
Der Gärtner verwendete eine Pfropfung, um verschiedene Apfelsorten zu kombinieren.
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

Waren
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
Das Unternehmen produziert hochwertige Waren für den Export.
B2 phrase ˈɡləʊ.bəl ˌkəʊ.ɒp.əˈreɪ.ʃən

global cooperation

globale Zusammenarbeit
Meaning
International collaboration and working together across countries to address common challenges and goals.
Example
Global cooperation is essential to address climate challenges.
Globale Zusammenarbeit ist entscheidend, um die Klimaherausforderungen zu bewältigen.
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 /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.
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 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.
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 adjective /ˈɡraʊndɪd/

grounded

bodenständig
Meaning
Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.
Example
Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience.
In schwierigen Situationen bodenständig zu bleiben hilft bei der Resilienz.
A2 noun /ˈɡʊdnəs/

goodness

güte
Meaning
the quality of being morally good or virtuous
Example
Her goodness was evident in the way she treated others.
Ihre Güte war in der Art und Weise, wie sie mit anderen umging, offensichtlich.
C1 noun /ˈɡriːvəns/

grievance

Glück
Meaning
A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.
Example
The workers voiced their grievances to the management.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɑːrbəld/

garbled

verzerrt
Meaning
Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.
Example
The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages.
Die Radiodurchsage war voller verwirrter Nachrichten.
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.
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.
C2 noun dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

Gestikulationen
Meaning
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
Example
His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
Seine energetischen Gestikulationen machten die Rede fesselnder.
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.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/

gourmet

Gourmet
Meaning
A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.
Example
They went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.
Sie gingen in ein Gourmet-Restaurant, um ihren Jahrestag zu feiern.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

großzügig
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
Sie spendete großzügig Geld, um den Armen zu helfen.
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.
B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

Spielmechanik
Meaning
The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.
Example
The team's gameplay was innovative.
Die Spielmechanik des Teams war innovativ.
B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

gravitation
Meaning
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
Example
Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.
Die Gravitation zieht Objekte zur Oberfläche der Erde.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /nɑːrld/

gnarled

verknotet
Meaning
Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.
Example
The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.
Der alte Mann hatte verknotete Hände von jahrelanger harter Arbeit.
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.
A1 verb /ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ/

growing

wachsend
Meaning
continuously increasing or developing
Example
There is a growing demand for renewable energy.
Es gibt eine wachsende Nachfrage nach erneuerbaren Energien.
C1 noun /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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/

Ginger

Ingwer
Meaning
a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself
Example
The chef added fresh ginger to the stir-fry to enhance its flavor and aroma.
Der Koch fügte frischen Ingwer zum Wok hinzu, um den Geschmack und das Aroma zu verstärken.
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.
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.
C1 adverb /ˈɡeɪ.li/

Gaily

fröhlich; ausgelassen
Meaning
in a cheerful and lively manner
Example
The children danced gaily at the festival.
Die Kinder tanzten fröhlich beim Festival.
B1 noun /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

gadget

Gerät
Meaning
A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.
Example
He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.
Er liebt es, die neuesten Küchengeräte zu kaufen.
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.
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.