C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

übermäßige Besorgnis

Meaning

excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.

Example

There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.

Es gab viel dramatische Besorgnis über die politische Krise.

B2 noun /er/

Heir

Erbe

Meaning

a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death

Example

The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.

Der junge Prinz war der rechtmäßige Erbe des Throns und würde eines Tages König werden.

C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

ständig meckern

Meaning

continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way

Example

She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.

Sie hörte nicht auf, ständig über die Fehler, die ich gemacht habe, zu meckern.

C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

nörgeln

Meaning

To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).

Example

He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.

Er fühlte sich von seiner übermäßig kontrollierenden Frau beherrscht.

C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

sich abmühen / sich schnell bewegen

Meaning

to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something

Example

She had to hustle to finish the project on time.

Sie musste sich abmühen, um das Projekt rechtzeitig zu beenden.

C1 verb /həˈluːsɪneɪt/

hallucinate

halluzinieren

Meaning

to see, hear, or sense things that are not actually present, often due to illness or drugs

Example

After taking the medicine, he began to hallucinate strange shapes.

Nach der Einnahme des Medikaments begann er, seltsame Formen zu halluzinieren.

C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

hyperboreisch

Meaning

Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.

Example

The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.

Die Entdecker bereiteten sich auf das hyperboreische Klima der Arktis vor.

C2 noun /hɜːrs/

Hearse

Leichenwagen;

Meaning

a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral; a funeral car

Example

The black hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery, followed by a procession of mourners.

Der schwarze Leichenwagen fuhr langsam zum Friedhof, gefolgt von einer Prozession von Trauernden.

A2 noun /hɪl/

Hill

Hügel; Anhöhe

Meaning

a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain

Example

The children enjoyed rolling down the grassy hill behind their house during summer vacation.

Die Kinder hatten Spaß, den grasbewachsenen Hügel hinter ihrem Haus während der Sommerferien hinunterzurollen.

B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

Eile; Hast

Meaning

swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency

Example

In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.

In seiner Eile, den Zug zu erwischen, vergaß er, seine Brieftasche vom Tisch zu nehmen.

C1 noun /haʊnd/

Hound

Jagdhund

Meaning

a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell

Example

The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.

Der Bloodhound verfolgte die Spur durch den dichten Wald.

C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

Betrug; verdächtige Aktivität; unethisches Verhalten; Täuschung

Meaning

dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception

Example

The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.

Die Prüfung hat Betrug in den finanziellen Aufzeichnungen des Unternehmens aufgedeckt.

B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

Gefahr; Risiko

Meaning

a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety

Example

Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.

Rauchen ist eine ernsthafte Gesundheitsgefahr, die zu Lungenkrebs und Herzerkrankungen führen kann.

B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

extrem lustig

Meaning

Extremely funny or amusing.

Example

The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.

Der Komiker erzählte eine extrem lustige Geschichte, die alle zum Lachen brachte.

C1 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

hydraulisch

Meaning

operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil

Example

The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.

Der Mechaniker reparierte das hydraulische System der Maschine.

A2 noun /ˈhʌni/

Honey

Honig

Meaning

a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar

Example

I like to add honey to my tea.

Ich mag es, Honig in meinen Tee zu geben.

B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

Der Prozess, dem Körpergewebe eine ausreichende Menge Flüssigkeit zuzuführen.

Meaning

The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.

Example

Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.

Eine ausreichende Hydratation ist entscheidend für die Aufrechterhaltung der Körperfunktionen.

C1 noun /ˈheəˌkʌtər/

haircutter

Friseur

Meaning

a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser

Example

The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut.

Der Friseur hat mir einen guten Haarschnitt gegeben.

B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

lustig; amüsant; zum Lachen bringend;

Meaning

funny; amusing; causing laughter;

Example

His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.

Seine lustigen Geschichten bringen immer alle zum Lachen.

C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/

hypodermic

hypodermisch

Meaning

relating to the region immediately beneath the skin; also refers to a type of needle or syringe used to inject drugs beneath the skin.

Example

The doctor used a hypodermic needle to administer the vaccine.

Der Arzt benutzte eine hypodermische Nadel, um den Impfstoff zu verabreichen.

C2 verb /ˈhɑːbəl/

hobble

humpeln

Meaning

to walk awkwardly with difficulty, usually due to injury

Example

He hobbled across the room after twisting his ankle.

Er humpelte nach dem Umknicken seines Knöchels durch das Zimmer.

C2 adjective /hɜːrˈbeɪʃəs/

herbaceous

krautartig

Meaning

Relating to or resembling herbs; plants with soft, non-woody stems.

Example

The garden was filled with herbaceous plants that thrived in the summer.

Der Garten war mit krautartigen Pflanzen gefüllt, die im Sommer gedeihen.

C1 verb ˈhɪndər

hinder

behindern

Meaning

To obstruct or delay the progress of something

Example

Excessive rain hinders vegetable growth.

Excessiver Regen hindert das Wachstum von Gemüse.

B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

Humor

Meaning

The quality of being amusing or entertaining.

Example

His sense of humor always lightens the mood.

Sein Sinn für Humor erhellt die Stimmung immer.

B2 adverb /hɪˈstɒrɪkli/

historically

historisch

Meaning

in a way that relates to history or past events

Example

Historically, this city was a major trade center.

Historisch gesehen war diese Stadt ein wichtiger Handelsplatz.

B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

hispanisch / spanischsprachig

Meaning

relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.

Example

She studies Hispanic culture and language.

Sie studiert hispanische Kultur und Sprache.

B2 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

gefährlich

Meaning

Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful

Example

Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.

Gefährliche Schadstoffe erhöhen Gesundheitsrisiken.

A1 noun /hoʊm/

home

haus

Meaning

the place where one lives, especially with family; a residence

Example

She finally returned home after a long journey.

Sie kehrte nach einer langen Reise endlich nach Hause zurück.

C1 adjective /ˈhiːdləs/

heedless

sorglos

Meaning

showing a reckless lack of care or attention

Example

He drove with heedless disregard for the rules.

Er fuhr mit sorgloser Missachtung der Regeln.

C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

Humus

Meaning

The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.

Example

The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.

Der Gärtner bereicherte den Boden mit Humus, um das Pflanzenwachstum zu fördern.

B1 verb /ˈhɛdɪŋ/

heading

steuern

Meaning

Moving in a particular direction.

Example

The ship is heading toward Antarctica.

Das Schiff steuert in Richtung Antarktis.

A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

hungrig

Meaning

feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving

Example

I am very hungry after working all day.

Ich bin sehr hungrig, nachdem ich den ganzen Tag gearbeitet habe.

A1 adjective /ˈhæpi/

happy

glücklich

Meaning

feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy

Example

She was very happy to receive the gift.

Sie war sehr glücklich, das Geschenk zu erhalten.

C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

hydrodynamics

Hydrodynamik

Meaning

The branch of science concerned with the motion of fluids, especially liquids, and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids.

Example

Hydrodynamics is essential in designing efficient ship hulls.

Die Hydrodynamik ist wesentlich für die Auslegung effizienter Schiffsrümpfe.

B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

health-care

Glück

Meaning

the organized provision of medical services to maintain or improve health

Example

Access to quality health-care is essential for every citizen.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C1 noun /hɔːrd/

horde

Horde

Meaning

A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.

Example

A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium.

Eine Horde von Fans versammelte sich vor dem Stadion.

A1 noun /hɔːrs/

Horse

Pferd

Meaning

a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads

Example

The horse galloped across the field with great speed.

Das Pferd galoppierte mit großer Geschwindigkeit über das Feld.

B1 adjective /ˈhɪd.ən/

Hidden

versteckt; geheim; unsichtbar

Meaning

concealed from view; kept secret; not visible or apparent

Example

There was a hidden camera in the room.

Es gab eine versteckte Kamera im Raum.

C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

Hügel

Meaning

A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.

Example

The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.

Die Wanderer ruhten auf einem grasbewachsenen Hügel am Fluss.

A2 pronoun /hɪmˈself/

himself

selbst

Meaning

Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.

Example

He fixed the car himself.

Er hat das Auto selbst repariert.

A1 noun /ˈaʊər/

hour

Stunde

Meaning

A period of time equal to 60 minutes.

Example

The meeting lasted for two hours.

Die Sitzung dauerte zwei Stunden.

C1 adjective /ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/

hydroponic

hydroponisch

Meaning

Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.

Example

Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil.

Hydroponische Landwirtschaft ermöglicht es den Pflanzen, ohne Erde zu wachsen.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈhɪli/

hilly

hügelig

Meaning

having many hills; characterized by hills or slopes

Example

The village is located in a beautiful hilly region.

Das Dorf liegt in einer hügeligen Region.

C2 adjective /həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

homologous

homolog (Struktur)

Meaning

Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.

Example

The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures.

Die Flügel von Fledermäusen und die Arme von Menschen sind homologe Strukturen.

A1 noun /haʊs/

house

Haus

Meaning

A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.

Example

They bought a new house in the city.

Sie haben ein neues Haus in der Stadt gekauft.

B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

erbe

Meaning

Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.

Example

Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.

Bangladesch hat ein reiches kulturelles Erbe.

C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈbeɪkt/

half-baked

halbgar

Meaning

poorly thought out or badly planned

Example

The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal.

Der Manager lehnte seinen halbgaren Vorschlag schnell ab.

C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

heiter

Meaning

calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful

Example

She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.

Sie erinnert sich oft an die heiteren Tage ihrer Kindheit.

C1 noun /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/

hyperbole

Hyperbel

Meaning

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Example

Saying he could run a thousand miles in a day is pure hyperbole.

Zu sagen, dass er an einem Tag tausend Meilen laufen könnte, ist reine Hyperbel.

A2 adjective /ˈhɛl.θi/

healthy

gesund

Meaning

Good physical and mental condition, free from disease or illness.

Example

Regular exercise and a balanced diet keep the body healthy.

Regelmäßige Bewegung und eine ausgewogene Ernährung halten den Körper gesund.

C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

hyperkritisch

Meaning

Excessively or unreasonably critical.

Example

The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.

Der Lehrer war oft hyperkritisch gegenüber kleinen Fehlern.

C1 noun /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

Hedonismus

Meaning

The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.

Example

The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.

Der Lebensstil der Reichen wird oft als reiner Hedonismus kritisiert.

B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

Ehrlichkeit

Meaning

the quality of being truthful and sincere

Example

Honesty is the best policy in all situations.

Ehrlichkeit ist die beste Politik in allen Situationen.

C2 verb /ˈhæri/

harry

belästigen, angreifen

Meaning

to constantly attack, harass, or annoy

Example

The army harried the enemy with sudden raids.

Die Armee überfiel den Feind mit plötzlichen Raids.

B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

hysterisch oder emotional unkontrollierbar

Meaning

Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.

Example

The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.

Die Witze des Komikers waren absolut hysterisch.

C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

kopfüber

Meaning

With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.

Example

She rushed headlong into the new project.

Sie stürzte sich kopfüber in das neue Projekt.

A2 adjective /hjuːdʒ/

huge

riesig

Meaning

extremely large in size or amount

Example

The stadium was filled with a huge crowd.

Das Stadion war mit einer riesigen Menge gefüllt.

C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

Hütte

Meaning

a small, poorly built, and dirty house

Example

The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.

Die Flüchtlinge lebten in einer provisorischen Hütte.

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

enthusiastisch und freundlich; substanziell und nahrhaft

Meaning

enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing

Example

He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.

Er gab uns einen herzlichen Empfang, als wir bei ihm ankamen.

A2 verb /hʌɡ/

hug

umarmen

Meaning

to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort

Example

She hugged her friend before leaving for the airport.

Sie umarmte ihre Freundin, bevor sie zum Flughafen ging.

B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

Hüfte

Meaning

The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.

Example

She put her hands on her hips.

Sie legte ihre Hände auf ihre Hüften.

C1 adjective /hɔːrs/

Hoarse

raue oder heisere Stimme; die Stimme wird heiser durch Schreien oder Krankheit

Meaning

rough or harsh in sound; having a rough voice from shouting or illness

Example

His voice became hoarse after shouting at the concert.

Seine Stimme wurde heiser, nachdem er beim Konzert geschrien hatte.

C1 adverb /ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/

Hungrily

hungrig; gierig; eifrig

Meaning

in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly

Example

The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.

Der Hund fraß hungrig, nachdem er stundenlang nichts gegessen hatte.

A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

aufhängen

Meaning

to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point

Example

I hang my coat on the hook.

Ich hänge meinen Mantel am Haken auf.

C2 noun, verb /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

hamstring

Sehne an der Rückseite des Oberschenkels; als Verb, jemanden oder etwas stark einschränken oder die Wirksamkeit erheblich verringern

Meaning

a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.

Example

Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.

Haushaltskürzungen haben die Pläne der Organisation geschwächt.

A2 noun /ˈheəkʌt/

haircut

Haarschnitt

Meaning

the act or style of cutting hair

Example

I got a haircut before the wedding.

Ich habe mir vor der Hochzeit einen Haarschnitt machen lassen.

C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

abscheulich

Meaning

extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible

Example

The heinous crime shocked the entire community.

Das abscheuliche Verbrechen erschütterte die gesamte Gemeinschaft.

C1 noun /ˈhɒl.ə.kɔːst/

Meaning

not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs

Example

The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion.

Der Professor war bekannt für seine heterodoxen Ansichten zur Religion.

B1 noun /hjuːˈmænɪti/

humanity

Menschlichkeit

Meaning

the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively

Example

Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity.

Freundlichkeit ist eine der größten Ausdrucksformen der Menschlichkeit.

C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

großes Fass

Meaning

A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.

Example

The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.

Der Keller war voller großer Fässer Bier.

C2 noun /hæp/

hap

Glück, Schicksal, Zufall

Meaning

luck, fortune, or chance occurrence

Example

By sheer hap, he discovered the old letter hidden in the drawer.

Durch reines Glück entdeckte er den alten Brief, der in der Schublade versteckt war.

C1 adverb /ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/

headfirst

kopfüber

Meaning

With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.

Example

He dived headfirst into the pool.

Er sprang kopfüber in den Pool.

C1 noun /ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

hallmark

Markenzeichen

Meaning

a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something

Example

Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.

Ehrlichkeit ist das Markenzeichen eines guten Führers.

A1 noun, adjective /hæf/

half

Hälfte

Meaning

one of two equal parts of something

Example

He ate half of the cake.

Er hat die Hälfte des Kuchens gegessen.

B1 adjective /ˈhæn.səm/

handsome

Glück

Meaning

attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.

Example

He looked very handsome in his new suit.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

Nebel

Meaning

a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion

Example

The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.

Der morgendliche Nebel löste sich allmählich auf, als die Sonne höher am Himmel stieg.

C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

Scherz; Täuschung; Betrug

Meaning

a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people

Example

The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.

Die Nachrichten über Außerirdische, die landen, entpuppten sich als ein ausgeklügelter Scherz, der von Scherzbolden gemacht wurde.

C2 noun phrase /ˌhjuː ən ˈkraɪ/

hue and cry

Protests und Aufschrei

Meaning

A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.

Example

There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes.

Es gab einen großen Protest und Aufschrei wegen der neuen politischen Veränderungen.

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.

B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

waagerecht

Meaning

parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side

Example

The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.

Der Tisch muss waagerecht sein, damit das Glas nicht rutscht.

C1 verb /hɜːrl/

hurl

mit großer Kraft werfen

Meaning

To throw something with great force.

Example

The boy hurled a stone into the river.

Der Junge warf einen Stein in den Fluss.

B1 adjective /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

historical

historisch

Meaning

Related to history or past events.

Example

The museum has a large collection of historical documents.

Das Museum hat eine große Sammlung historischer Dokumente.

C2 noun /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

inneres Gleichgewicht des Körpers, physiologische Stabilität durch physiologische Prozesse aufrechterhalten

Meaning

The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.

Example

The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.

Der menschliche Körper erhält die Homöostase durch Temperaturregulation.

C1 noun ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm

heroism

Heldentum

Meaning

Great bravery; the qualities or attributes of a hero.

Example

The heroism of freedom fighters inspires the nation.

Der Heroismus der Freiheitskämpfer inspiriert die Nation.

B1 adverb /ˈhaɪli/

highly

hoch

Meaning

to a great degree; very

Example

She is highly respected in her field.

Sie wird in ihrem Bereich hoch respektiert.

B2 adjective /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Hostile

feindlich; aggressiv; antagonistisch;

Meaning

unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;

Example

The hostile environment made it difficult to work.

Die feindliche Umgebung erschwerte die Arbeit.

C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

Wasserkraft

Meaning

Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.

Example

The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.

Das Land hat stark in Wasserkraftwerke investiert.

C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

quälen / Egge

Meaning

to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool

Example

The tragic news harrowed the entire family.

Die tragische Nachricht hat die ganze Familie gequält.

C1 noun /ˈheɪˌdeɪ/

heyday

Blütezeit

Meaning

The period of greatest success, popularity, or power.

Example

In its heyday, the company dominated the market.

In seiner Blütezeit dominierte das Unternehmen den Markt.

C2 noun /ˈhæk.ni ˈkær.ɪdʒ/

Hackney carriage

Taxi

Meaning

A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire

Example

I called a hackney carriage to get to the airport.

Ich rief ein Taxi, um zum Flughafen zu gelangen.

C2 adjective /hɪk/

Hick

Landei; Bauer

Meaning

unsophisticated person from a rural area; country bumpkin

Example

He had a hick accent from growing up in a small town.

Er hatte einen Landei-Akzent, weil er in einem kleinen Dorf aufgewachsen war.

B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

Zögern; Zweifel

Meaning

the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act

Example

After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.

Nach einem Moment des Zögerns entschied sie sich, das herausfordernde Jobangebot der Firma anzunehmen.

C2 noun /ˈhækəlz/

hackles

die Haare am Nacken eines Tieres, die sich aufstellen, wenn es wütend oder alarmiert ist; bildlich, Gefühle von Wut oder Groll

Meaning

the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment

Example

His rude comment raised my hackles.

Sein unhöflicher Kommentar erhob meine Hacken.

C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

Hoheit; königlicher Titel

Meaning

a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated

Example

Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.

Eure Hoheit, der königliche Wagen ist bereit, Sie zum Staatsbankett heute Abend zu bringen.

C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

Eremitage

Meaning

A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.

Example

The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.

Der Mönch verbrachte Jahre in einem Eremitage tief im Wald.

B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

lebensraum

Meaning

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

Example

Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.

Wissenschaftler stellen sich Habitate auf dem Mond vor.

B2 verb /hæk/

hack

schneiden, unbefugten Zugriff auf ein Computersystem erlangen

Meaning

to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system

Example

The programmer managed to hack into the system.

Der Programmierer schaffte es, in das System einzubrechen.

B2 noun, adjective /hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

humanitarian

humanitär

Meaning

A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.

Example

The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.

Die Organisation leistet humanitäre Hilfe für Katastrophenopfer.

B2 noun /hʌt/

hut

Hütte

Meaning

a small simple shelter or house

Example

They lived in a small wooden hut near the river.

Sie lebten in einer kleinen Holz-Hütte nahe dem Fluss.

C2 adjective /hərˈmɛtɪk/

hermetic

hermetisch

Meaning

Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.

Example

The medicine was kept in a hermetic container.

Das Medikament wurde in einem hermetischen Behälter aufbewahrt.

A2 verb /hɜːrt/

hurt

verletzen

Meaning

to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally

Example

My back hurts from sitting too long.

Mein Rücken tut weh, weil ich zu lange gesessen habe.

C2 noun /ˈhɔːrn.bɪl/

Hornbill

Hornbill Vogel

Meaning

a large tropical bird with a large curved beak and often a horn-like projection

Example

The colorful hornbill perched on the highest branch.

Der bunte Hornbill saß auf dem höchsten Ast.

B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

Absicherungsstrategie

Meaning

A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.

Example

Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.

Investoren nutzen Absicherungsstrategien, um sich vor Marktschwankungen zu schützen.

C2 adjective /ˈhæŋ.dɔːɡ/

hangdog

beschämt

Meaning

looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.

Example

He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying.

Er gab mir einen beschämten Blick, nachdem er beim Lügen erwischt wurde.

A2 interjection /hʌ/

huh

Was hast du gesagt?

Meaning

used to express confusion, surprise, or that you did not hear something

Example

Huh? What did you say?

Hä? Was hast du gesagt?

A2 noun ˈhɪrəʊ

hero

Held

Meaning

A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

Example

Sydney Carton becomes the ultimate hero through his sacrifice.

Sydney Carton wird durch sein Opfer zum ultimativen Helden.

C1 verb /ˈhaɪtən/

heighten

steigern

Meaning

to make or become greater in intensity or degree

Example

The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room.

Die Ankündigung diente dazu, die Aufregung im Raum zu steigern.

A2 noun /hɑːrt/

Heart

Herz

Meaning

the organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body; the center of emotions and feelings

Example

The doctor listened to my heart with a stethoscope.

Der Arzt hörte mit einem Stethoskop auf mein Herz.

B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

Hausunterricht

Meaning

The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.

Example

Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.

Homeschooling ermöglicht es Eltern, die Bildung an die Bedürfnisse ihres Kindes anzupassen.

B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

in der Luft an einem Ort schweben, ohne sich vorwärts oder rückwärts zu bewegen

Meaning

to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward

Example

The helicopter hovered over the city.

Der Hubschrauber schwebte über der Stadt.

C1 noun /hjuː/

hue

Farbe

Meaning

A color or shade.

Example

The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.

Der Künstler wählte einen sanften blauen Farbton für den Hintergrund.

B1 verb /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

highlight

hervorheben

Meaning

to emphasize or make something stand out

Example

The teacher highlighted the most important points in the text.

Der Lehrer hat die wichtigsten Punkte im Text hervorgehoben.

C1 verb /ˈheɪsən/

hasten

beschleunigen

Meaning

To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.

Example

He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.

Er beeilte sich, seine Arbeit vor der Frist zu beenden.

B2 adjective /ˈɒnərəbəl/

honourable

ehrenhaft

Meaning

deserving respect or admiration because of moral integrity; showing honesty and fairness

Example

She is known as an honourable leader who always keeps her promises.

Sie ist als eine ehrenhafte Führungspersönlichkeit bekannt, die immer ihre Versprechen hält.