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.

C1 adjective /ˈfrɪvələs/

frivolous

frivol

Meaning

Not having any serious purpose or value; silly or unimportant.

Example

She dismissed the frivolous complaint quickly.

Sie wies die frivole Beschwerde schnell zurück.

C1 noun ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

fortification

Befestigung

Meaning

A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.

Example

The fortifications protected the city.

Die Befestigungen schützten die Stadt.

C1 adjective prəˈtræk.tɪd

protracted

protrahiert, lang, ausgedehnt

Meaning

Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

Example

The negotiations were protracted over months.

Die Verhandlungen dauerten Monate.

B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

Schnurrbart

Meaning

hair that grows on the upper lip of men

Example

He grew a thick moustache for the play.

Er zog einen dicken Schnurrbart für das Stück an.

B1 noun /dɒt/

dot

Punkt

Meaning

a small round mark or spot

Example

She drew a red dot on the paper.

Sie malte einen roten Punkt auf das Papier.

C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

Eigenfinanzierung

Meaning

Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.

Example

Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.

Viele Unternehmer verlassen sich auf Bootstrapping, um ihre Geschäfte zu starten.

B2 noun /ˈfæbrɪk/

fabric

Stoff

Meaning

Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.

Example

The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress.

Der Schneider benutzte Seidenstoff, um das Kleid zu machen.

A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

Kartoffel

Meaning

a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground

Example

She boiled potatoes for dinner.

Sie kochte Kartoffeln zum Abendessen.

B1 noun /kənˈkluː.ʒən/

Conclusion

Schlussfolgerung; Abschluss; Entscheidung

Meaning

the end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment or decision reached by reasoning

Example

The conclusion of the research paper summarized all the important findings.

Die Schlussfolgerung des Forschungspapiers fasste alle wichtigen Ergebnisse zusammen.

B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

Störung; Unruhe; Beeinträchtigung

Meaning

the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness

Example

The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.

Die laute Musik verursachte eine Störung, die alle Nachbarn störte.

A2 adjective /braɪt/

Bright

leuchtend

Meaning

giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color

Example

The artist used bright colors in her painting.

Die Künstlerin verwendete leuchtende Farben in ihrem Gemälde.

A2 verb /ˈkʌv.ərd/

covered

bedeckt

Meaning

Protected by being placed over or wrapped; hidden from view.

Example

The forest is covered in greenery.

Der Wald ist mit Grün bedeckt.

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

infizieren

Meaning

To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.

Example

The virus can infect healthy people quickly.

Das Virus kann gesunde Menschen schnell infizieren.

B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

erschwinglich

Meaning

inexpensive and within one's financial means

Example

This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.

Dieses Restaurant bietet erschwingliche Mahlzeiten für Familien an.

C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/

insertion

Einfügung

Meaning

the action of inserting something into something else

Example

The insertion of the new data was completed successfully.

Die Einfügung der neuen Daten wurde erfolgreich abgeschlossen.

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

undergo

durchmachen

Meaning

to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult

Example

She had to undergo surgery to recover.

Sie musste sich einer Operation unterziehen, um sich zu erholen.

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.

C2 noun /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

Weihrauch

Meaning

An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.

Example

The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.

Der Tempel war erfüllt vom süßen Geruch des brennenden Weihrauchs.

B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

Hochfläche, flaches, erhöhtes Land, eine Phase mit wenig Veränderung

Meaning

an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change

Example

After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.

Nach Monaten des Wachstums erreichten die Verkäufe ein Plateau.

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 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪləri/

tutelary

schutzgöttlich

Meaning

Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.

Example

Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens.

Athene wurde als die schützende Göttin von Athen angesehen.

C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

Tresor / springen

Meaning

A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.

Example

The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.

Die Bank bewahrte ihre Goldbarren in einem sicheren Tresor auf.

A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

Foto

Meaning

a picture or image captured by a camera

Example

I took a photo of the sunset.

Ich habe ein Foto vom Sonnenuntergang gemacht.

C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

Bombenschütze

Meaning

a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs

Example

The bombardier released the bombs with precision.

Der Bombenschütze warf die Bomben mit Präzision ab.

C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

kleiner Streit

Meaning

A petty quarrel or annoyance.

Example

They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.

Sie hatten einen kleinen Streit über die Sitzordnung.

C1 adjective /ˈstɪltɪd/

stilted

künstlich, gezwungen

Meaning

Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.

Example

His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed.

Seine Rede klang künstlich und einstudiert.

C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

nekrologie

Meaning

An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.

Example

The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.

Die Zeitung veröffentlichte eine Nekrologie von bedeutenden Persönlichkeiten, die in diesem Jahr verstorben sind.

C1 noun /ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

impossibility

Unmöglichkeit

Meaning

the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved

Example

Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.

Das Projekt an einem Tag zu beenden war eine Unmöglichkeit.

C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

megalithisch

Meaning

Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.

Example

The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.

Die megalithischen Strukturen in alten Zivilisationen sind faszinierend.

C1 noun fluˈɪd.ɪ.ti

fluidity

Flüssigkeit

Meaning

The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.

Example

The fluidity of the dancer's movements was mesmerizing.

Die Flüssigkeit der Bewegungen der Tänzerin war hypnotisierend.

C1 adjective /ˈhær.oʊ.ɪŋ/

harrowing

erschreckend und quälend

Meaning

extremely distressing or upsetting

Example

It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident.

Es war eine erschreckende Erfahrung, den Unfall zu sehen.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒnstənt/

inconstant

unbeständig

Meaning

frequently changing; not consistent or dependable

Example

His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him.

Seine unbeständigen Launen machten es schwierig, mit ihm zu arbeiten.

C1 noun/verb kənˈdʒɛk.tʃər

conjecture

Vermutung

Meaning

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion or supposition about something.

Example

The scientist's conjecture was later proven true.

Die Vermutung des Wissenschaftlers wurde später als wahr erwiesen.

C1 adjective /ˈfliː.tɪŋ/

fleeting

flüchtig

Meaning

Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.

Example

Happiness can be fleeting, so cherish every moment.

Das Glück kann flüchtig sein, also genieße jeden Moment.

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

paradoxon

Meaning

A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.

Example

The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.

Das Paradoxon der Freiheit ist, dass es Regeln erfordert.

C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

usw.

Meaning

Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.

Example

We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.

Wir müssen Stifte, Papier, Notizbücher, usw. kaufen.

B1 adjective /ˈwel.θi/

Wealthy

reich; wohlhabend; vermögend

Meaning

having a great deal of money; rich; prosperous

Example

The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity.

Der reiche Geschäftsmann spendete Millionen für wohltätige Zwecke.

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

relevant

Meaning

closely connected or appropriate to what is being discussed; pertinent

Example

Please provide only relevant information for this discussion.

Bitte geben Sie nur relevante Informationen für diese Diskussion an.

B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

aufmerksam; bewusst

Meaning

being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment

Example

She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.

Sie ist immer aufmerksam auf ihre Umgebung und achtet auf Details.

C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

Weizenbündel

Meaning

a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together

Example

The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.

Der Bauer trug ein Bündel Weizen auf seiner Schulter.

C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

anämisch

Meaning

Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.

Example

The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.

Der Arzt verschrieb Eisenpräparate für ihren anämischen Zustand.

C1 noun ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

Wohlstand

Meaning

The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.

Example

His affluence allowed him to travel the world.

Sein Wohlstand ermöglichte es ihm, die Welt zu bereisen.

C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

Abkömmling

Meaning

a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family

Example

He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.

Er ist der Abkömmling einer wohlhabenden Industriellenfamilie.

B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

krank; von einer Krankheit betroffen

Meaning

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

Example

The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.

Der kranke Baum musste aus dem Garten entfernt werden.

C1 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

streng, schlicht

Meaning

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.

Example

The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.

Der Mönch lebte ein strenges Leben in den Bergen.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

unbeständiges Wetter

Meaning

unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)

Example

The match was canceled due to inclement weather.

Das Spiel wurde wegen des schlechten Wetters abgesagt.

B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

immunisiert

Meaning

protected from disease or from the effects of something

Example

Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.

Kinder, die geimpft sind, sind gegen viele Krankheiten immun.

C1 adjective /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/

Finite

begrenzt; endlich

Meaning

limited; having bounds or limits; not infinite

Example

Earth has finite natural resources.

Die Erde hat begrenzte natürliche Ressourcen.

C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

agrarische Gesellschaften

Meaning

Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.

Example

Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.

Agrarische Gesellschaften entstanden aus dem Bedürfnis nach stabilen Nahrungsquellen.

B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

Festmahl; Fest

Meaning

a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration

Example

The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.

Das Hochzeitsfestmahl beinhaltete traditionelle Gerichte aus den Kulturen beider Familien.

C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

kardinal / grundlegend

Meaning

As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.

Example

Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.

Ehrlichkeit ist eine kardinale Tugend im Leben.

B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

Gelehrter; Akademiker

Meaning

a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

Der renommierte Gelehrte veröffentlichte mehrere Bücher über alte Geschichte.

C1 verb /trænˈspaɪər/

transpire

geschehen

Meaning

to occur, happen, or become known

Example

It transpired that he had lied about his age.

Es stellte sich heraus, dass er über sein Alter gelogen hatte.

A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

der größte

Meaning

largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big

Example

This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.

Das ist die größte Herausforderung, die wir je hatten.

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

Verwalter

Meaning

a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project

Example

The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.

Der Verwalter besuchte die Klassenräume, um den Fortschritt zu überprüfen.

B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

Harmonie

Meaning

A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.

Example

A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.

Eine Gesellschaft gedeiht, wenn Harmonie unter ihren Menschen besteht.

A2 verb /klaɪm/

climb

ersteigen

Meaning

to go up using hands and feet; to ascend

Example

We decided to climb the mountain.

Wir haben beschlossen, den Berg zu erklimmen.

C1 adjective /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

Mediaeval

mittelalterlich

Meaning

relating to the Middle Ages; medieval

Example

The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design.

Das Schloss zeigte mittelalterliche Architektur und Design.

B1 noun /keɪv/

Cave

höhle; kavität;

Meaning

a large underground chamber in a hill or cliff; a hollow space in rock

Example

The explorers discovered ancient paintings on the cave walls.

Die Forscher entdeckten antike Malereien an den Wänden der Höhle.

B1 noun /ˈkɪlər/

killer

Mörder

Meaning

A person or thing that kills.

Example

The police caught the killer last night.

Die Polizei hat den Mörder letzte Nacht gefasst.

C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtənt/

habitant

Bewohner

Meaning

An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.

Example

The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming.

Die Bewohner des Dorfes waren freundlich und einladend.

C2 noun ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti

magnanimity

Großherzigkeit

Meaning

Generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; forbearance.

Example

His magnanimity towards his competitors was admirable.

Seine Großherzigkeit gegenüber seinen Mitbewerbern war bewundernswert.

C1 noun ˈiː.pɒk

epoch

Epoche

Meaning

A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.

Example

The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history.

Die Erfindung des Internets markierte eine neue Epoche in der Menschheitsgeschichte.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

brandstiftend / aufhetzend

Meaning

designed to cause fires or stir up conflict

Example

The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.

Die aufhetzenden Bemerkungen des Politikers brachten die Menge aufgebracht.

A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

Dusche

Meaning

a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself

Example

After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.

Nach dem Training nahm ich schnell eine Dusche, um mich zu erfrischen.

B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

essen, trinken, verbrauchen

Meaning

to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely

Example

We consume a lot of water during summer.

Wir konsumieren viel Wasser im Sommer.

B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

Zerstörung; Vernichtung;

Meaning

the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists

Example

The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.

Das Erdbeben verursachte weit verbreitete Zerstörung in der gesamten Stadt.

A2 verb /faɪt/

fight

kämpfen

Meaning

to engage in battle or combat; to struggle against

Example

The soldiers fight for their country.

Die Soldaten kämpfen für ihr Land.

C1 adjective ˈɒptɪmaɪzd

optimized

optimiert, verbessert, effizienter

Meaning

Made as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible; improved to achieve maximum efficiency.

Example

The system has been optimized for faster performance.

Das System wurde für eine schnellere Leistung optimiert.

B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

Brotlaib

Meaning

a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit

Example

She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.

Sie kaufte ein frisches Brotlaib aus der Bäckerei.

B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

die sieben Weltwunder

Meaning

The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.

Example

The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.

Die sieben Weltwunder der Welt spiegeln menschliche Brillanz wider.

C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

Eigensinn

Meaning

Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Example

His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.

Sein Eigensinn erschwerte die Verhandlungen.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

Handwerker

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.

Der Handwerker fertigte einen schönen Holzstuhl an.

C1 noun /ˈfen.jʊ.griːk/

Fenugreek

Bockshornklee

Meaning

an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking

Example

Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine.

Fenugreek-Samen haben einen leicht bitteren Geschmack und werden häufig in der indischen Küche verwendet.

C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

männliche Ente

Meaning

a male duck; a type of waterfowl

Example

The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.

Der drake führte seine Familie von Enten über den Teich.

C1 noun /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/

Militant

Militante

Meaning

A person who uses aggressive or violent methods to promote a political or social cause

Example

The militant group demanded immediate political reforms.

Die militante Gruppe forderte sofortige politische Reformen.

C2 noun /ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/

cataclysm

Kataklysmus

Meaning

A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.

Example

The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.

Das Erdbeben war ein Kataklysmus, der die Stadt neu gestaltete.

C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

Überredung

Meaning

the act of persuading or influencing someone

Example

The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.

Der Führer verwendete sanfte Überredung, um Unterstützung für den Plan zu gewinnen.

A1 pronoun /ðæt/

that

das

Meaning

used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard

Example

That is my book on the table.

Das ist mein Buch auf dem Tisch.

C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

aus einem großen Schluck trinken

Meaning

to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink

Example

He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.

Er trank eine Tasse Bier nach dem langen Tag.

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

Labyrinth

Meaning

A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation

Example

The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.

Die Kinder gingen im Maislabyrinth auf dem Erntedankfest verloren.

C1 verb /ˈveɪpəraɪz/

vaporize

verdampfen

Meaning

to turn into vapor or gas

Example

The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface.

Die Hitze der Sonne kann Wasser von der Oberfläche verdampfen.

C2 noun /dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

dendrology

Dendrologie

Meaning

the scientific study of trees and woody plants

Example

He is studying dendrology at the university.

Er studiert Dendrologie an der Universität.

B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

erweichen

Meaning

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

Example

Heat will soften the butter quickly.

Wärme wird die Butter schnell erweichen.

B2 noun /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

complexity

Komplexität

Meaning

The state of being complex; intricacy.

Example

The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.

Die Komplexität des Problems erforderte ein Expertenteam.

C1 adjective /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bəl/

non-verbal

Beteiligt keine Wörter oder Sprache; kommuniziert durch Gesten, Körpersprache oder Gesichtsausdrücke.

Meaning

Not involving or using words or speech; communicated through gestures, body language, or facial expressions.

Example

Non-verbal cues are just as important as words.

Non-verbale Hinweise sind genauso wichtig wie Worte.

C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

Verleumdung

Meaning

the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements

Example

The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.

Die Zeitung wurde wegen Verleumdung verklagt.

A1 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

Abendessen

Meaning

the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening

Example

The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.

Die Familie versammelte sich um 19 Uhr zum Abendessen.

C1 adjective /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

substantive

bedeutend

Meaning

Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.

Example

The company made substantive changes to its policy.

Das Unternehmen hat bedeutende Änderungen an seiner Politik vorgenommen.

C2 noun /lænˈtɑː.nə/

Lantana

lantana

Meaning

a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers

Example

The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden.

Die Lantana-Blumen ziehen Schmetterlinge in den Garten.

C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

Söldner

Meaning

a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.

Example

The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.

Der Söldner kämpfte für denjenigen, der den höchsten Lohn bezahlte.

C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

abweichen

Meaning

To depart from an established course or normal pattern.

Example

He tends to deviate from the original plan.

Er neigt dazu, vom ursprünglichen Plan abzuweichen.

C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

Missgeschick

Meaning

An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.

Example

By mischance, he missed the last train home.

Durch ein Missgeschick verpasst er den letzten Zug nach Hause.

C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

Spielverderber

Meaning

A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.

Example

Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.

Sei kein Spielverderber und lass uns die Party genießen.

C1 adjective /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/

predisposed

neigung

Meaning

Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.

Example

She is predisposed to trust people easily.

Sie ist geneigt, Menschen leicht zu vertrauen.

B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

verdauungsfördernd

Meaning

Relating to the digestion of food.

Example

Digestive enzymes help break down food.

Verdauungsenzyme helfen dabei, Nahrung abzubauen.

B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

ehrlich; offen; direkt; aufrichtig

Meaning

honest; open; straightforward; candid

Example

She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.

Sie gab mir eine frank Meinung über meine Präsentation.

B2 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

navigieren

Meaning

To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.

Example

The GPS helps navigate complex routes.

Das GPS hilft, komplexe Routen zu navigieren.

B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

Meaning

to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law

Example

The president decided to veto the new bill.

Der Präsident entschied sich, das neue Gesetz zu vetieren.

B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

perfekt

Meaning

in a perfect manner; without flaws

Example

She performed the task perfectly.

Sie hat die Aufgabe perfekt erledigt.

B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ənz

emissions

Emissionen

Meaning

The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.

Example

Carbon emissions are rising globally.

Kohlenstoffemissionen steigen weltweit an.

B2 adjective /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əs/

Virtuous

tugendhaft; rechtschaffen; moralisch ausgezeichnet;

Meaning

having high moral standards; righteous; morally excellent

Example

She is known for her virtuous character and honest dealings.

Sie ist für ihren tugendhaften Charakter und ehrliche Geschäfte bekannt.

C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈhiːt/

superheat

überhitzen

Meaning

to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without it becoming vapor

Example

Engineers superheat the steam to increase the efficiency of the turbine.

Ingenieure überhitzen den Dampf, um die Effizienz der Turbine zu steigern.

B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

Ausgabe

Meaning

The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.

Example

Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.

Die Verwaltung der Ausgaben ist entscheidend für die Budgetierung.

B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

verderben

Meaning

to damage or ruin something

Example

The rain spoiled the outdoor event.

Der Regen hat die Veranstaltung im Freien ruiniert.

A2 adjective /ˈmeɪdʒər/

major

wichtig

Meaning

important, serious, or significant

Example

Climate change is a major concern for the world.

Der Klimawandel ist ein großes Anliegen für die Welt.

B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

Kirschblüte

Meaning

the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring

Example

The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.

Die Kirschblüten blühen im April wunderschön.

B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

Speichen / sprach

Meaning

As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.

Example

The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.

Der Fahrradspeiche war nach dem Unfall verbogen.

B2 noun /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Phobia

irrational Angst; Abneigung

Meaning

an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something

Example

She has a phobia of spiders.

Sie hat eine Phobie vor Spinnen.

A1 noun /wel/

Well

Brunnen; Wohlergehen;

Meaning

a deep hole in the ground from which water is obtained

Example

The villagers get water from the old well in the center of town.

Die Dorfbewohner holen Wasser aus dem alten Brunnen im Zentrum des Dorfes.

C1 noun /ˈmiːknəs/

Meekness

Sanftmut

Meaning

The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive

Example

His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues.

Seine Sanftmut wurde oft von seinen Kollegen als Schwäche missverstanden.

C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

hinterhältig

Meaning

secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing

Example

He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.

Er ist ein hinterhältiger Politiker, der Menschen für Macht manipuliert.