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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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

Spieler
Meaning
A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.
Example
The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.
Die alte Taverne war voller Spieler, die in Karten und Würfeln wettkämpften.
B2 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

stachelbeere
Meaning
a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush
Example
Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.
Stachelbeeren sind reich an Vitamin C und machen ausgezeichnete Marmelade.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈdʒiː.nəs/

genus

Gattung
Meaning
a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family
Example
The tiger belongs to the genus Panthera.
Der Tiger gehört zur Gattung Panthera.
C1 noun /ɡrəˈfiː.ti/

Graffiti

Schriften oder Zeichnungen, die illegal an einer Wand oder einer anderen Oberfläche an einem öffentlichen Ort gemacht wurden
Meaning
writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
Example
The subway walls were covered with colorful graffiti created by local street artists.
Die U-Bahn-Wände waren mit buntem Graffiti bedeckt, das von lokalen Straßenkünstlern erstellt wurde.
C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

gierig trinken
Meaning
to drink greedily or excessively
Example
He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.
Er trank in wenigen Minuten drei Dosen Limonade.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /ɡriːk/

greek

Griechisch (bezogen auf Griechenland)
Meaning
relating to Greece, its people, or its language
Example
We enjoyed delicious Greek food at the restaurant.
Wir haben im Restaurant köstliches griechisches Essen genossen.
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 verb /ˈɡɑː.nər/

garner

sammeln
Meaning
To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.
Example
The politician garnered support from young voters.
Der Politiker sammelte Unterstützung von jungen Wählern.
B2 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 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 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 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.
A2 noun /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/

Garage

Garage
Meaning
a building or space for housing a motor vehicle; a commercial establishment for repairing motor vehicles
Example
He parked his car in the garage to protect it from the hailstorm.
Er parkte sein Auto in der Garage, um es vor dem Hagelsturm zu schützen.
C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

grunzen
Meaning
to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance
Example
He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
Er grunzte, als er die schwere Kiste hob.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ɡæŋ/

gang

Bande
Meaning
An organized group of people, often involved in crime or violence.
Example
The gang was arrested by the police last night.
Die Bande wurde gestern Nacht von der Polizei festgenommen.
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.
C1 noun/verb /ɡæʃ/

gash

tiefe Schnittwunde
Meaning
A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.
Example
He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.
Er hatte nach dem Unfall eine tiefe Schnittwunde am Bein.
C2 adjective /ɡoʊʃ/

gauche

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

girth

Umfang
Meaning
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
Example
The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.
Der Umfang des Baumes maß fast fünf Fuß.
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 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.
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 /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/

galvanism

Galvanismus
Meaning
Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.
Example
Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity.
Galvanismus spielte eine Schlüsselrolle in den frühen Experimenten mit Elektrizität.
B1 noun /ˈɡɪvər/

giver

Geber
Meaning
a person who gives something
Example
She was always a generous giver to charity.
Sie war immer eine großzügige Geberin für wohltätige Zwecke.
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 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.
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.
C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

kostenlos
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
Die Getränke bei der Veranstaltung wurden kostenlos bereitgestellt.
B2 noun /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

Genius

Genie
Meaning
exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability
Example
Einstein was recognized as a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics.
Einstein wurde als Genie für seine bahnbrechenden Beiträge zur Physik anerkannt.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

ein schwaches Schimmern
Meaning
A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.
Example
A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.
Ein Schimmer der Hoffnung leuchtete in ihren Augen.
A2 noun /ɡeɪt/

gate

Glück
Meaning
A movable barrier that opens and closes to allow or prevent entry through an opening.
Example
She closed the gate behind her as she left the garden.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/

Guppy fish

Guppyfisch
Meaning
a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding
Example
The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium.
Der Guppyfisch ist perfekt für Anfänger, die ein Aquarium starten möchten.
A1 noun /ɡɜːrl/

girl

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

Grapes

trauben
Meaning
small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine
Example
She bought a bunch of grapes from the market.
Sie kaufte ein Bündel Trauben auf dem Markt.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ɪt/

Gibbet

Galgen
Meaning
a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals
Example
In medieval times, criminals were often executed on a gibbet as a public warning.
Im Mittelalter wurden Kriminelle oft an einem Galgen als öffentliche Warnung aufgehängt.
C1 noun ˈɡræn.dʒər

Grandeur

Pracht
Meaning
Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.
Example
The grandeur of the Colosseum attracts millions of visitors.
Die Pracht des Kolosseums zieht Millionen von Besuchern an.
C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

freudig springen
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
Die Lämmer sprangen freudig auf dem Feld unter der Sonne.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ɡrəˈtjuːɪti/

gratuity

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

gibber

unverständlich sprechen
Meaning
To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.
Example
The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost.
Der erschrockene Mann begann zu unverständlich zu sprechen, als er das Gespenst sah.
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 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 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 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.
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 /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/

Green Jackfruit

grüner Jackfrucht
Meaning
unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.
Grüne Jackfrucht wird oft in Currys und Eintöpfen verwendet.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɔːr.dʒəs/

Gorgeous

äußerst schön; attraktiv; visuell beeindruckend
Meaning
extremely beautiful; attractive; visually stunning
Example
The bride looked absolutely gorgeous.
Die Braut sah absolut wunderschön aus.
C2 noun /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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

erzeugen
Meaning
to produce or create something
Example
The machine generates electricity.
Die Maschine erzeugt Elektrizität.
B2 verb /ɡraɪnd/

grind

mahlen
Meaning
to crush into small particles; to work hard
Example
She grinds coffee beans every morning.
Sie mahlt jeden Morgen Kaffeebohnen.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ɡʊdz treɪn/

Goods train

Güterzug
Meaning
a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers
Example
The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot.
Der lange Güterzug transportierte Container vom Hafen zum Inlandlager.
C1 noun, verb /ɡliːm/

gleam

Schimmer
Meaning
a small or brief shining light; to shine softly
Example
A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes.
Ein Schimmer der Hoffnung erschien in ihren Augen.
A1 verb /ɡet/

get

bekommen
Meaning
to obtain, receive, or acquire something
Example
I need to get some milk from the store.
Ich muss Milch aus dem Laden holen.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

garnish

garnierten
Meaning
To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.
Example
She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves.
Sie garnierten das Gericht mit frischen Korianderblättern.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/

grandfather

Großvater
Meaning
the father of one's father or mother
Example
My grandfather tells us stories every evening.
Mein Großvater erzählt uns jeden Abend Geschichten.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈɡræmər/

grammar

Grammatik
Meaning
the system and structure of a language, including rules for syntax, morphology, and usage
Example
She studied grammar to improve her writing skills.
Sie lernte Grammatik, um ihr Schreiben zu verbessern.
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.
A2 noun /ɡɑːrd/

Guard

Wächter; Sicherheitsbeamter
Meaning
a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or police officer; a device worn or fitted to prevent injury
Example
The security guard checked everyone's identification before allowing entry to the building.
Der Sicherheitswächter überprüfte die Identifikation aller, bevor er den Zutritt zum Gebäude erlaubte.
C2 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 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 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

eine Live-Performance eines Musikers, einer Band oder eines Entertainers; auch ein temporärer Job
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
Die Band hat heute Abend ein Gig im lokalen Club.
C1 noun /ɡæf/

gaffe

Fehltritt
Meaning
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.
Example
The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.
Der Fehltritt des Politikers verbreitete sich schnell in den sozialen Medien.
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 /ɡrʌf/

gruff

rauh
Meaning
Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.
Example
Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted.
Trotz seiner rauen Art war er sehr freundlich.
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 /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.
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.
B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

Netz
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
Das nationale Stromnetz muss verbessert werden.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.təl/

genital

mit den Fortpflanzungsorganen verbunden
Meaning
relating to the reproductive organs
Example
The doctor explained the importance of genital hygiene.
Der Arzt erklärte die Bedeutung der genitalen Hygiene.
C1 verb /ˈɡrændstænd/

grandstand

aufmerksamkeit oder Applaus suchen, indem man sich auffällig verhält
Meaning
To seek attention or applause by behaving or speaking in a showy way.
Example
The actor was accused of grandstanding during the charity event.
Der Schauspieler wurde beschuldigt, während der Wohltätigkeitsveranstaltung grandstanding zu betreiben.
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.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

Dämmerung
Meaning
The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.
Example
We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.
Wir gingen zusammen im ruhigen Dämmerlicht nach Hause.
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.
C2 adjective /ɡlɪb/

glib

oberflächlich aber unehrlich
Meaning
speaking easily but without sincerity or depth
Example
The politician gave a glib answer to a serious question.
Der Politiker gab eine oberflächliche Antwort auf eine ernsthafte Frage.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

erschöpfend
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
Die Athleten hatten eine erschöpfende Trainingseinheit.
A2 noun /ˈɡrəʊsəri ʃɒp/

grocery shop

Lebensmittelladen
Meaning
a retail store where food and everyday household items are sold
Example
She stopped by the grocery shop to buy vegetables and milk.
Sie ging in den Lebensmittelladen, um Gemüse und Milch zu kaufen.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

schwul
Meaning
sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively
Example
He came out as gay during college.
Er kam während des Studiums als schwul heraus.