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B1 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

Handkerchief

taschentuch
Meaning
a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face
Example
She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse.
Sie trägt immer ein sauberes Taschentuch in ihrer Tasche.
B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

Ehre
Meaning
high respect; great esteem
Example
He received an award in honor of his achievements.
Er erhielt einen Preis zu Ehren seiner Leistungen.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪdrəs/

hydrous

wasserhaltig
Meaning
Containing water, especially water of crystallization.
Example
The mineral is hydrous because it contains water molecules in its structure.
Das Mineral ist hydriert, da es Wassermoleküle in seiner Struktur enthält.
C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

verhindern
Meaning
to hinder or impede the movement or progress of
Example
The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.
Der starke Regen verhinderte unsere Reisepläne.
C2 adjective /ˈhæm ˌhændɪd/

ham-handed

ungeschickt
Meaning
clumsy or inept in handling things or situations
Example
His ham-handed attempt to fix the computer made it worse.
Sein unbeholfener Versuch, den Computer zu reparieren, machte es nur schlimmer.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/

hawthorn

dorniger Strauch
Meaning
A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers, often used for hedges.
Example
The garden was lined with blooming hawthorn bushes.
Der Garten war mit blühenden Weißdornbüschen umgeben.
B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

Heimatland
Meaning
a person's native country or region
Example
She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.
Sie kehrte nach zehn Jahren im Ausland in ihr Heimatland zurück.
C2 noun /ˈhen.ə/

Henna

henna
Meaning
a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decorate skin
Example
The bride's hands were beautifully decorated with intricate henna patterns for her wedding ceremony.
Die Hände der Braut waren wunderschön mit komplizierten Henna-Mustern für ihre Hochzeitszeremonie verziert.
B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

hektisch; chaotisch; voller Aktivitäten
Meaning
very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement
Example
My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.
Mein Zeitplan war in letzter Zeit hektisch mit aufeinanderfolgenden Besprechungen.
C2 verb /ˈhɜːrtl/

hurtle

rasen
Meaning
To move or cause to move at great speed, often in a dangerous way.
Example
The car hurtled down the mountain road.
Das Auto raste die Bergstraße hinunter.
C2 noun /hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/

herbarium

Herbarium
Meaning
A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.
Example
The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education.
Die Universität pflegt ein großes Herbarium für Forschung und Bildung.
C1 adjective /ˈhæb.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Habitable

bewohnbar
Meaning
suitable or good enough to live in
Example
The planet Mars may become habitable in the future.
Der Planet Mars könnte in der Zukunft bewohnbar werden.
B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

Hormon
Meaning
a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions
Example
Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.
Insulin ist ein Hormon, das den Blutzuckerspiegel kontrolliert.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

herzzerreißend; erschütternd; bewegend
Meaning
causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing
Example
The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.
Die Dokumentation zeigte herzzerreißende Szenen von Kindern in Armut.
A1 noun /her/

Hair

Haare
Meaning
any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals
Example
She decided to cut her long hair short for a fresh new look this summer.
Sie entschied sich, ihre langen Haare diesen Sommer für einen frischen Look zu schneiden.
A1 adjective /haɪ/

high

hoch
Meaning
At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.
Example
The mountain peak is very high.
Der Gipfel des Berges ist sehr hoch.
C1 noun /ˌhɑːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

harmonization

Harmonisierung, Anpassung
Meaning
The process of making things compatible or consistent with one another.
Example
The harmonization of different policies ensures consistent results.
Die Harmonisierung verschiedener Richtlinien gewährleistet konsistente Ergebnisse.
C1 noun /ˈɛər.luːm/

heirloom

Erbstück
Meaning
a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
Example
The ring is a family heirloom passed down from her grandmother.
Der Ring ist ein Erbstück der Familie, das von ihrer Großmutter überliefert wurde.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

Hilfsarbeiter
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
Der Söldner wurde als einfacher hireling ohne wahre Loyalität entlassen.
C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

hausgemacht
Meaning
Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.
Example
She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.
Sie trug ein hausgemachtes Kleid zum Dorffest.
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

hermetisch
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
Die Gläser wurden hermetisch versiegelt, um die Frische zu bewahren.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈhɒki/

hockey

hockey
Meaning
a sport played with sticks and a ball or puck on ice or a field
Example
He plays hockey for the national team.
Er spielt Hockey für das nationale Team.
C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

Homogenität
Meaning
The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
Example
The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.
Die kulturelle Homogenität des Dorfes ließ es einheitlich wirken.
C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

beachten
Meaning
to pay attention to; to take notice of
Example
You should heed the teacher's advice.
Du solltest auf den Rat des Lehrers hören.
C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

hypnotismus
Meaning
The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.
Example
He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.
Er studierte Hypnotismus als Teil seines Psychologiestudiums.
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

heuchlerisch
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
Es ist heuchlerisch, Ehrlichkeit zu predigen, während man selbst lügt.
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.
A1 adjective /hɒt/

Hot

heiß; warm; glühend;
Meaning
having high temperature; warm; heated;
Example
The coffee is too hot to drink.
Der Kaffee ist zu heiß, um ihn zu trinken.
C1 noun /hɪˈpɑː.krə.si/

Hypocrisy

Heuchelei; Falschheit; Betrug;
Meaning
the practice of claiming to have moral standards that one does not actually possess; insincerity
Example
His hypocrisy was exposed when he criticized others for the same mistakes he had made.
seine Heuchelei wurde aufgedeckt, als er andere für die gleichen Fehler kritisierte, die er selbst gemacht hatte.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊˈfoʊbiə/

hydrophobia

Hydrophobie
Meaning
Extreme or irrational fear of water; historically, another name for rabies.
Example
After being bitten by a stray dog, the man was treated for hydrophobia.
Nachdem er von einem streunenden Hund gebissen wurde, wurde der Mann wegen Hydrophobie behandelt.
B2 noun /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

Heimatbezirk
Meaning
the district where a person was born or originally comes from
Example
He returned to his home district after many years abroad.
Er kehrte nach vielen Jahren in seinen Heimatbezirk zurück.
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hanger

Kleiderbügel
Meaning
a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, used to hang up clothes
Example
She hung her dress on a wooden hanger to prevent it from getting wrinkled.
Sie hängte ihr Kleid auf einen Holzkleiderbügel, um es vor dem Zerknittern zu bewahren.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈhæloʊd/

hallowed

geheiligt
Meaning
regarded as holy or greatly respected
Example
They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university.
Sie gingen durch die geheiligten Hallen der alten Universität.
C2 noun /ˈhoʊl.stər/

holster

Holster
Meaning
A holder or case for carrying a gun, typically worn on a belt or shoulder.
Example
The sheriff kept his revolver in a leather holster.
Der Sheriff bewahrte seinen Revolver in einem Lederholster auf.
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 /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

Handhabung
Meaning
the act of managing or dealing with something or someone
Example
His handling of the situation was impressive.
Seine Handhabung der Situation war beeindruckend.
A1 noun /hoʊˈtɛl/

hotel

Hotel
Meaning
A building where people pay to stay and sleep, usually for short periods.
Example
We stayed at a hotel near the beach.
Wir haben in einem Hotel in der Nähe des Strandes übernachtet.
C1 noun /ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

hieroglyphics

Hieroglyphen
Meaning
a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians
Example
The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Die Wände des Grabes waren mit ägyptischen Hieroglyphen bedeckt.
C2 noun /ˈhɒthɛd/

hothead

Jähzornige Person
Meaning
a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry
Example
He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments.
Er ist so ein jähzorniger Mensch, dass er oft Streitereien anfängt.
C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

humanitäre Katastrophe
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
Der Krieg schuf eine humanitäre Katastrophe.
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.
A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

Krankenhaus
Meaning
an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment
Example
He was taken to the hospital after the accident.
Er wurde nach dem Unfall ins Krankenhaus gebracht.
C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

Homöopathie
Meaning
a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances
Example
He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.
Er glaubt an Homöopathie zur Behandlung von Erkältungen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

kleines Dorf
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
Das kleine Dorf, das im Tal lag, hatte nur ein Dutzend Häuser und eine kleine Kirche.
A2 adjective ˈhjuː.mən

human

menschlich
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.
Example
Human values shape social systems.
Menschliche Werte prägen soziale Systeme.
B2 adjective /ˈhevənli/

Heavenly

himmlisch; göttlich; angenehm
Meaning
relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful
Example
The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth.
Der Schokoladenkuchen hatte einen himmlischen Geschmack, der in meinem Mund schmolz.
A1 verb /ˈhæpən/

happen

geschehen
Meaning
to occur or take place; to come about by chance
Example
What happened at the meeting yesterday?
Was ist bei dem Treffen gestern passiert?
C1 adjective /hjuːˈmeɪn/

humane

menschlich
Meaning
Showing compassion or benevolence.
Example
The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals.
Der Arzt leistete den verletzten Tieren humane Behandlung.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/

haphazard

planlos
Meaning
Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.
Example
His haphazard approach led to project failure.
Seine planlose Herangehensweise führte zum Projektmisslingen.
B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

Haushaltsgeräte
Meaning
Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.
Example
Modern home appliances enhance convenience.
Moderne Haushaltsgeräte erhöhen den Komfort.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtənsi/

hesitancy

Zögern
Meaning
The tendency to pause or delay due to uncertainty or fear.
Example
His hesitancy in answering made everyone doubt his confidence.
Seine Zögerlichkeit bei der Antwort ließ alle an seinem Selbstvertrauen zweifeln.
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

lange und leidenschaftliche Rede halten, oft in Wut
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
Der Politiker hielt eine Rede vor der Menge über eine Stunde lang.
C2 noun /ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

honorarium

honorar
Meaning
A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.
Example
The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.
Der Gastdozent erhielt ein Honorar für ihren Vortrag.
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.
A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

Gewohnheit
Meaning
A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
Example
Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.
Augenreiben ist eine schädliche Gewohnheit.
C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

wasserstoffbetriebene busse
Meaning
Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.
Example
Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.
Wasserstoffbetriebene Busse reduzieren die Luftverschmutzung.
C1 noun /helm/

Helm

Steuer
Meaning
a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat; a position of leadership or control
Example
The experienced captain took the helm and expertly navigated the ship through the storm.
Der erfahrene Kapitän übernahm das Steuer und navigierte das Schiff geschickt durch den Sturm.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

Heptagon
Meaning
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Example
The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.
Der Mathematiklehrer zeichnete ein Heptagon an die Tafel.
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 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

Strümpfe und Beinbekleidung
Meaning
Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.
Example
She bought new hosiery for the winter season.
Sie kaufte neue Strümpfe für die Wintersaison.
C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

Hämophilie
Meaning
A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.
Example
Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.
Die Behandlung der Hämophilie profitiert von genetischer Bearbeitung.
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 verb /ˈhɑːrkən/

hearken

aufmerksam hören
Meaning
To listen attentively; to give heed.
Example
He would hearken to his mentor’s advice before making decisions.
Er würde aufmerksam auf die Ratschläge seines Mentors hören, bevor er Entscheidungen trifft.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

Sehnsucht
Meaning
a strong desire or craving for something.
Example
She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.
Sie hatte spät in der Nacht eine Sehnsucht nach Schokolade.
B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

Handwerkskunst
Meaning
an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work
Example
The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.
Der lokale Markt zeigte wunderschöne Handwerkskunst, die von geschickten Handwerkern aus der Region hergestellt wurde.
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

unmotiviert
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
Sein unmotivierter Versuch zu studieren brachte keine guten Ergebnisse.
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 /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/

heterodox

heterodox
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.
B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

schlüpfen
Meaning
to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan
Example
The bird will hatch from its egg soon.
Der Vogel wird bald aus seinem Ei schlüpfen.
A2 adjective /ˈhɔːrəbəl/

Horrible

schrecklich; entsetzlich; grauenhaft;
Meaning
causing or likely to cause horror; shocking; terrible; extremely unpleasant
Example
The accident was a horrible sight to witness.
Der Unfall war ein schrecklicher Anblick zu erleben.
C1 noun /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

hypnosis

Hypnose
Meaning
A trance-like state of consciousness usually induced by suggestion.
Example
She underwent hypnosis to overcome her fear of flying.
Sie unterzog sich einer Hypnose, um ihre Flugangst zu überwinden.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.pɚˈten.ʃən

hypertension

Bluthochdruck
Meaning
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Example
High sodium intake leads to hypertension.
Hoher Natriumkonsum führt zu Bluthochdruck.
A2 noun /hɛlθ/

health

Gesundheit
Meaning
The state of being free from illness or injury.
Example
Exercise is important for good health.
Übung ist wichtig für eine gute Gesundheit.
C2 adjective /ˈhiːðənɪʃ/

heathenish

barbarisch
Meaning
Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.
Example
They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish.
Sie betrachteten die Rituale des alten Stammes als barbarisch.
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.
A2 verb /hiːt/

heat

erhitzen
Meaning
to make or become hot or warm
Example
Please heat the soup before serving.
Bitte erhitzen Sie die Suppe, bevor Sie sie servieren.
C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

winterlich
Meaning
Relating to or occurring in winter.
Example
The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.
Die winterliche Jahreszeit ist in den Bergen oft hart.
A1 noun /hænd/

Hand

Hand
Meaning
the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb
Example
He raised his hand to ask a question.
Er hob seine Hand, um eine Frage zu stellen.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊli/

Holy

heilig; Gott oder religiösen Zwecken geweiht; moralisch und spirituell ausgezeichnet
Meaning
sacred; dedicated to God or religious purposes; morally and spiritually excellent
Example
The holy shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.
Der heilige Schrein zieht jedes Jahr Tausende von Pilgern an.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

pflanzlich
Meaning
Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.
Example
Herbal remedies were widely used here.
Hier wurden Kräuterheilmittel weit verbreitet verwendet.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈhɪntərlændz/

hinterlands

Hinterländer
Meaning
Plural of hinterland; remote or less developed regions.
Example
Explorers traveled deep into the hinterlands of the country.
Die Entdecker reisten tief in die Hinterländer des Landes.
C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

kerngesund
Meaning
strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person
Example
Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.
Trotz seines Alters blieb der Mann gesund und aktiv.
C1 adverb /ˈhɒtli/

hotly

wütend
Meaning
in an intense, angry, or passionate way
Example
She hotly denied the accusations.
Sie bestritt die Anschuldigungen wütend.
A2 adverb /ˈɒnɪstli/

honestly

ehrlich
Meaning
in a truthful, sincere, or fair way
Example
She spoke honestly about her mistakes.
Sie sprach ehrlich über ihre Fehler.
C1 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

horten
Meaning
to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly
Example
During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.
Während der Krise begannen viele Menschen, Lebensmittel und Wasser zu horten.
B2 adjective /ˈhʌm.bəl/

Humble

demütig
Meaning
modest; not proud; unassuming;
Example
Despite his success, he remained humble and kind.
Trotz seines Erfolgs blieb er demütig und freundlich.
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

Gesundheitsversorgung
Meaning
the organized provision of medical care to people
Example
The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.
Das Land investierte massiv in die Gesundheitsversorgung, um die öffentliche Gesundheit zu verbessern.
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.
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.
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.
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 /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.
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

übermäßig dramatisch
Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
Ihre histrionische Reaktion auf das kleine Problem überraschte alle.
B2 noun /ˈhaʊs boʊt/

House boat

Hausboot
Meaning
a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home
Example
They spent their vacation on a beautiful house boat in the lake.
Sie verbrachten ihren Urlaub auf einem schönen Hausboot im See.
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.
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 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 adjective /ˈheɪ.zi/

Hazy

neblig; vage; verschwommen
Meaning
covered with haze; unclear or vague; lacking clarity
Example
The mountain tops were hazy in the morning mist.
Die Berggipfel waren neblig im morgendlichen Nebel.
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.
B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

einstellen
Meaning
to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services
Example
The company will hire new employees next month.
Das Unternehmen wird nächsten Monat neue Mitarbeiter einstellen.
A1 adverb /haʊ/

how

wie
Meaning
in what way or manner; by what means
Example
How do you solve this problem?
Wie löst du dieses Problem?
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.
B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

hurrikan
Meaning
A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.
Example
The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.
Der Hurrikan zerstörte hunderte von Häusern entlang der Küste.
B2 adjective /hɪˈroʊɪk/

heroic

heldenhaft
Meaning
showing great bravery or courage; relating to a hero or heroes
Example
The firefighter made a heroic effort to save the child.
Der Feuerwehrmann unternahm einen heldenhaften Versuch, das Kind zu retten.
C2 verb (past tense, past participle), adjective /ˈhæmstrʌŋ/

hamstrung

gelähmt oder eingeschränkt
Meaning
crippled or severely restricted in movement or progress.
Example
The team was hamstrung by lack of resources.
Das Team war durch Ressourcenmangel eingeschränkt.
C2 noun /ˈhɔɪdən/

hoyden

wilder junge
Meaning
a boisterous or tomboyish girl
Example
The hoyden preferred climbing trees to playing with dolls.
Das wilde Mädchen kletterte lieber auf Bäume als mit Puppen zu spielen.
B2 adjective haɪˈdʒiː.nɪk

hygienic

hygienisch
Meaning
Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean.
Example
Maintaining hygienic conditions in hospitals is crucial.
Die Aufrechterhaltung hygienischer Bedingungen in Krankenhäusern ist entscheidend.
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 /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

ernte
Meaning
the process or period of gathering crops
Example
Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.
Die Bauern sind während der Reisernte beschäftigt.
B1 noun হ্যান্ড এক্সারসাইজেস

hand exercises

Handübungen
Meaning
Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.
Example
Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery.
Regelmäßige Handübungen sind entscheidend für die Muskelregeneration.
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 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.
C1 noun /hɒˈstɪləti/

hostility

Feindseligkeit
Meaning
hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition
Example
The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility.
Die Verhandlungen endeten in einer Atmosphäre der Feindseligkeit.
C1 noun /həˌluː.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Hallucination

Halluzination; Wahrnehmung von etwas, das nicht vorhanden ist
Meaning
an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present; a false or distorted perception
Example
The patient experienced visual hallucinations as a side effect of the medication.
Der Patient erlebte visuelle Halluzinationen als Nebenwirkung des Medikaments.