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C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hangar

Hangar
Meaning
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
Example
The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm.
Das Flugzeug wurde während des schweren Sturms sicher im Hangar untergebracht.
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

rekonstruieren
Meaning
to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.
Die Stadt wurde nach dem Erdbeben wieder aufgebaut.
C1 noun /hɑːrp/

Harp

harfe
Meaning
a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked
Example
The angel played a beautiful melody on the harp.
Der Engel spielte eine wunderschöne Melodie auf der Harfe.
A2 adjective /ˈlʌki/

lucky

glücklich
Meaning
having good fortune or favorable circumstances
Example
She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.
Sie fühlte sich glücklich, so unterstützende Freunde zu haben.
A1 noun /ˈtɔɪlət/

toilet

toilette
Meaning
a fixture used for the disposal of human waste
Example
The public toilet was clean and well maintained.
Die öffentliche Toilette war sauber und gut gepflegt.
B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

drücken
Meaning
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
Example
She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
Sie drückte die Zahnpastatube, um das letzte Stück herauszubekommen.
B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

Abschaffung
Meaning
the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution
Example
The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.
Die Abschaffung der Sklaverei war ein wichtiger Meilenstein in der Geschichte der Menschenrechte.
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

Anklage
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
Die Anklage brachte starke Beweise gegen den Angeklagten vor.
A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

halten
Meaning
to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
Example
Please hold my hand.
bitte halte meine Hand.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

supramundan
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
Der Mönch sprach von supramundanem Frieden jenseits des materiellen Lebens.
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

Fusion
Meaning
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
Example
The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.
Die Fusion der beiden Firmen schuf die größte Bank in der Region.
C1 adjective /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

glaring

grell / offensichtlich
Meaning
Extremely obvious or shining intensely.
Example
There was a glaring mistake in the report.
Es gab einen offensichtlichen Fehler im Bericht.
C1 noun ˌɪm.pʌlˈsɪv.ɪ.ti

impulsivity

Impulsivität
Meaning
The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.
Example
His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices.
Seine Impulsivität führte ihn dazu, unüberlegte Entscheidungen zu treffen.
C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

Saum von Stoff
Meaning
the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
Example
She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.
Sie säumte das Kleid, um es kürzer zu machen.
B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

leicht zu bedienen
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
Dieses Taschenmesser ist sehr nützlich, wenn du campen gehst.
C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

schläfrig; müde; lethargisch
Meaning
feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired
Example
I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.
Ich fühlte mich schläfrig nach dem schweren Mahl.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

eliminieren
Meaning
To completely remove or get rid of something.
Example
Eliminate time-wasting habits.
Eliminieren Sie Zeitverschwendungsgewohnheiten.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

verursachen
Meaning
To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
Example
The speech engendered hope among the people.
Die Rede hat Hoffnung unter den Menschen geweckt.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsənt/

opalescent

opalartig
Meaning
showing or reflecting a milky, iridescent light like an opal
Example
The opalescent sky glowed with shades of pink and blue.
Der opaleszente Himmel leuchtete in rosa und blauen Tönen.
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

aufdringlich bitten
Meaning
asked someone persistently and pressingly for something
Example
She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.
Sie bat aufdringlich um eine Gehaltserhöhung bei ihrem Chef, bis er schließlich nachgab.
B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

Herde
Meaning
a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.
Example
The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.
Der Hirte trieb die Schafe in den Stall.
B2 noun /rɪˈsɛs/

recess

Pause
Meaning
A short break from work or school; also a small space set back in a wall.
Example
The children played outside during recess.
Die Kinder spielten während der Pause draußen.
B1 noun /kɔːr/

core

Kern
Meaning
the central or most important part of something
Example
Honesty is at the core of their values.
Ehrlichkeit ist der Kern ihrer Werte.
C1 verb /əˈfɪʃieɪt/

officiate

leiten
Meaning
To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.
Example
The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.
Der Priester wird die Hochzeitszeremonie leiten.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪʒ.ən.er.i/

Visionary

visionär; fantasievoll;
Meaning
having original ideas about what the future will bring; innovative; imaginative
Example
Steve Jobs was a visionary leader who revolutionized technology.
Steve Jobs war ein visionärer Führer, der die Technologie revolutionierte.
C2 noun /ˈvoʊkəbəl/

vocable

Wort
Meaning
a word, term, or sound that has meaning
Example
The dictionary contained thousands of vocables from different languages.
Das Wörterbuch enthielt Tausende von Vokabeln aus verschiedenen Sprachen.
A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

Glück
Meaning
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
Example
Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

meteorology

Meteorologie
Meaning
The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
Example
He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns.
Er entschied sich, sich auf Meteorologie zu spezialisieren, um Wettermuster zu studieren.
C1 verb /dɪsˈoʊn/

disown

enterben
Meaning
to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something
Example
He decided to disown his reckless brother.
Er entschied sich, seinen rücksichtslosen Bruder zu enterben.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈbʊrʒ.wɑː/

bourgeois

Bürgerlich
Meaning
Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Example
The novel criticizes the bourgeois lifestyle of the city dwellers.
Der Roman kritisiert den bürgerlichen Lebensstil der Stadtbewohner.
C2 noun /ˌbɪbliəʊˈmeɪniə/

bibliomania

Bibliomanie
Meaning
An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.
Example
His bibliomania led him to fill every room with books.
Seine Bibliomanie führte dazu, dass er jedes Zimmer mit Büchern füllte.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

bewusst
Meaning
Having knowledge or being aware of something.
Example
He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.
Er war sich der Risiken bewusst, bevor er das Projekt startete.
C1 noun /ɪkˈskriːʃən/

excretion

Exkretion
Meaning
the process of eliminating waste matter from the body
Example
Excretion is vital for maintaining a healthy body.
Exkretion ist entscheidend für die Aufrechterhaltung eines gesunden Körpers.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪtri/

poetry

dichtung
Meaning
a literary form that uses rhythmic and metaphorical language to express emotions or ideas
Example
She loves reading poetry in her free time.
Sie liebt es, in ihrer Freizeit Dichtung zu lesen.
B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

Einwanderung
Meaning
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
Immigration policies vary from country to country.
Die Immigrationspolitik variiert von Land zu Land.
B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

neuheit
Meaning
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.
Example
The novelty of the invention attracted investors.
Die Neuheit der Erfindung zog Investoren an.
C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/

physique

Körperbau
Meaning
the form, size, and development of a person's body
Example
He has an athletic physique due to years of training.
Er hat durch jahrelanges Training eine athletische Figur.
B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

Assistent
Meaning
An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.
Example
The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.
Der Assistent des Senators organisierte das Treffen mit den Journalisten.
C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

Requisiten
Meaning
the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status
Example
The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.
Der König erschien mit allen Requisiten der Königtümer.
C2 noun /ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/

profligacy

Verschwendung
Meaning
reckless wastefulness or extravagance
Example
His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy.
Seine Verschwendung von Geld führte ihn in den Bankrott.
A2 pronoun /ðəmˈsɛlvz/

themselves

selbst
Meaning
used to emphasize the subject of the sentence or to refer to the subject doing something to itself
Example
They fixed the problem themselves.
Sie haben das Problem selbst gelöst.
A2 noun /ˈpʌp.i/

Puppy

Welpe
Meaning
a young dog
Example
The puppy wagged its tail when it saw its owner.
Der Welpe wedelte mit seinem Schwanz, als er seinen Besitzer sah.
B2 verb ˈjuːnɪfaɪ

unify

vereinigen
Meaning
To make or become united, uniform, or whole; to bring together into a single unit.
Example
Adolescents unify with peers for social acceptance.
Jugendliche vereinen sich mit Gleichaltrigen für soziale Akzeptanz.
B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

Reiter
Meaning
A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.
Example
The rider fell off the horse.
Der Reiter fiel vom Pferd.
A1 verb /laɪk/

like

mögen
Meaning
to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for
Example
I like reading books in my free time.
Ich lese gerne Bücher in meiner Freizeit.
C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

verständlich
Meaning
able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible
Example
The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.
Die komplexe Theorie wurde nach der Erklärung des Professors verständlich.
B1 noun raɪts

rights

rechte
Meaning
A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
Example
The rights of people were prioritized.
Die Rechte der Menschen wurden priorisiert.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

Randgebiet
Meaning
The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.
Sie verbrachten den Nachmittag damit, die Purlieus der antiken Stadt zu erkunden.
C2 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

wohlwollend, großzügig
Meaning
generous or doing good
Example
The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.
Der wohltätige Führer spendete Geld, um ein Krankenhaus zu bauen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

verteidigbar / gerechtfertigt
Meaning
Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.
Example
Her decision was legally defensible.
Ihre Entscheidung war rechtlich verteidigenswert.
A1 noun /end/

End

Ende; Schluss; Abschluss;
Meaning
the final part of something; termination or conclusion
Example
The end of the movie was unexpected and left everyone surprised.
Das Ende des Films war unerwartet und ließ alle überrascht zurück.
C2 adjective /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/

decrepit

verfallen
Meaning
worn out or weakened by age or neglect
Example
The decrepit old house was on the verge of collapse.
Das verfallene alte Haus stand kurz vor dem Einsturz.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

overturn

umkehren / eine Entscheidung aufheben
Meaning
to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment
Example
The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.
Das Gericht entschied sich, das vorherige Urteil aufzuheben.
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

Federn abwerfen
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
Vögel mausern ihre Federn einmal im Jahr.
B2 noun ˈjuːnəti

unity

Einheit
Meaning
The state of being united or joined as a whole.
Example
Unity among people led to victory.
Die Einheit unter den Menschen führte zum Sieg.
C1 noun /ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃən/

intimation

Andeutung
Meaning
A subtle or indirect hint or suggestion.
Example
She gave no intimation of her plans.
Sie gab keinen Hinweis auf ihre Pläne.
B2 noun /θred/

thread

Faden
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
Sie benutzte einen roten Faden, um den gerissenen Knopf wieder anzunähen.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

Epizykluskreis
Meaning
a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
Example
The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.
Das Konzept des Epizyklus wurde verwendet, um die Planetenbewegung zu erklären.
C2 noun /ˈræŋ.kər/

rancor

Ressentiment
Meaning
A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.
Example
There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded.
Es gab ein Ressentiment zwischen den beiden Rivalen, das nie verflog.
A1 verb /traɪ/

try

versuchen
Meaning
to make an effort to do something; to attempt
Example
I will try my best to help you.
Ich werde mein Bestes tun, um dir zu helfen.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwel/

Unwell

krank; unwohl
Meaning
not in good health; feeling sick or ill
Example
She has been feeling unwell since yesterday.
Sie fühlt sich seit gestern schlecht.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

insidious

heimtückisch
Meaning
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.
Example
The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust.
Die heimtückische Verbreitung von Fehlinformationen kann das Vertrauen schädigen.
C2 verb /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

pettifog

über Belanglosigkeiten streiten
Meaning
to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.
Der Anwalt wurde beschuldigt, über belanglose Dinge zu streiten, anstatt das wahre Problem anzugehen.
B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

Mäzen
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
Die Bibliothek wird von großzügigen Mäzenen unterstützt.
C2 noun /ɡaɪl/

guile

List
Meaning
Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way
Example
He used guile to win the negotiation.
Er benutzte List, um die Verhandlung zu gewinnen.
C1 adjective /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

treacherous

verräterisch
Meaning
Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.
Example
The treacherous road made driving difficult.
Die verräterische Straße machte das Fahren schwierig.
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.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

improvisieren
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
Der Schauspieler musste improvisieren, als er seine Zeilen vergaß.
C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

Saft / schwächen
Meaning
As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.
Example
The long journey began to sap his energy.
Die lange Reise begann, seine Energie zu schwächen.
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

sauer
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
Die Milch ist sauer geworden und riecht furchtbar.
A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

Ameise
Meaning
a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work
Example
The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.
Die Ameise trug ein Stück, das doppelt so groß wie sie war.
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

stechen
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
Die Biene stach ihn in den Arm, während er im Garten arbeitete.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

Blutsverwandtschaft
Meaning
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
Example
The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.
Der Grad der Blutsverwandtschaft war in Erbschaftsgesetzen wichtig.
B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

geschickt
Meaning
having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well
Example
He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.
Er ist ein geschickter Tischler, der wunderschöne Möbel bauen kann.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

inflexible

unflexibel
Meaning
Not able to bend or change; unwilling to change ideas or behavior.
Example
His inflexible attitude made negotiations difficult.
Seine unflexible Haltung erschwerte die Verhandlungen.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

uninhibited

ungehemmt
Meaning
Not restrained or restricted; free in behavior or expression.
Example
She gave an uninhibited laugh at the joke.
Sie lachte ungehemmt über den Witz.
B1 adjective /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/

upcoming

kommend
Meaning
about to happen or appear
Example
The upcoming event will be held next week.
Die kommende Veranstaltung wird nächste Woche stattfinden.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

Senator
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
Der Senator sprach leidenschaftlich über Umweltpolitik.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/

sudorific

schweißfördernd
Meaning
causing or increasing sweating
Example
The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever.
Der Arzt verschrieb ein schweißförderndes Medikament, um das Fieber zu senken.
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər ɡroʊθ/

Over growth

Überwuchs
Meaning
excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion
Example
The overgrowth of weeds made the garden look untidy.
Der Überwuchs des Unkrauts ließ den Garten ungeordnet erscheinen.
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 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

Betrüger
Meaning
a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain
Example
The police finally caught the notorious swindler.
Die Polizei hat den berüchtigten Betrüger endlich gefasst.
C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

verstauchung
Meaning
an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn
Example
She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
Sie verdrehte ihren Knöchel, während sie im Park lief.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæsiəs/

gaseous

gasförmig
Meaning
Relating to or having the form of gas.
Example
Carbon dioxide is a gaseous substance.
Kohlenstoffdioxid ist eine gasförmige Substanz.
C2 noun /ˈtʃɜː.nɪŋ stɪk/

Churning stick

Rührstab
Meaning
a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids
Example
Grandmother used a churning stick to make fresh butter.
Die Großmutter benutzte einen Rührstab, um frische Butter zu machen.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

tropical

tropisch
Meaning
Relating to the tropics; characterized by hot and humid climate.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to many tropical species.
Der Amazonas-Regenwald ist die Heimat vieler tropischer Arten.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

wirklich
Meaning
in a truthful and sincere way
Example
She genuinely cares about the environment.
Sie sorgt wirklich für die Umwelt.
C2 noun /feɪnt/

feint

Finte, täuschende Bewegung
Meaning
a deceptive or pretended movement, especially in fighting or sports
Example
The boxer made a feint to the left before striking to the right.
Der Boxer machte eine Finte nach links, bevor er nach rechts zuschlug.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

Tierkreiszeichen
Meaning
a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs
Example
What is your zodiac sign?
Was ist dein Tierkreiszeichen?
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.
C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

durch Ablagerung von Kalziumsalzen verhärten
Meaning
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
Example
Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.
Im Laufe der Zeit begann das Gewebe zu verkalken und verlor seine Flexibilität.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

etwas mit großer Fertigkeit vervollständigen oder perfektionieren
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
Er ist ein vollendeter Künstler mit jahrelanger Erfahrung.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

Bewusstlosigkeit
Meaning
the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings
Example
After the accident, he was in a state of unconsciousness for several hours.
Nach dem Unfall war er mehrere Stunden lang bewusstlos.
A2 noun ˈɡeɪ.mɪŋ

gaming

Videospiel spielen oder wettbewerbsorientierte Spiele
Meaning
The practice of playing video games or competitive games.
Example
Gaming has evolved into a billion-dollar industry.
Gaming hat sich zu einer milliardenschweren Industrie entwickelt.
A1 adjective /red/

Red

rot
Meaning
having the color of blood or fire; of the color red
Example
She wore a beautiful red dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes rotes Kleid zur Party.
B1 noun /prɪnt/

Print

Druck; Marke; Abdruck;
Meaning
words, letters, or pictures produced on paper using a machine; a mark made by pressing something onto a surface
Example
The book is available in both digital and print versions.
Das Buch ist sowohl in digitalen als auch in gedruckten Versionen erhältlich.
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

Ersparnis
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
Regelmäßige Spargewohnheiten sichern die finanzielle Sicherheit.
C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

Laune
Meaning
a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior
Example
She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.
Sie kaufte das teure Kleid aus einer Laune heraus.
B1 verb /hʊk/

hook

haken
Meaning
to catch with a hook; to fasten
Example
He hooked the fish successfully.
Er hat den Fisch erfolgreich gehakt.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Out-break

Ausbruch
Meaning
a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence
Example
The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school.
Der Ausbruch der Grippe hat viele Schüler in der Schule betroffen.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

Feigheit
Meaning
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
Example
His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.
Seine Feigheit hinderte ihn daran, zu sprechen.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

kritischer Moment
Meaning
a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis
Example
At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.
An diesem kritischen Moment muss das Unternehmen entscheiden, ob es sich ausdehnen oder verkleinern soll.
C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

wohlhabend
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
Sie gehören zu einer wohlhabenden Familie in der Stadt.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

Artikel
Meaning
a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal
Example
He wrote an article about climate change.
Er schrieb einen Artikel über den Klimawandel.
C2 noun /ˌdoʊ.məˈstɪs.ə.ti/

domesticity

Häuslichkeit
Meaning
Life at home or devotion to family life.
Example
She enjoys the domesticity of cooking and gardening.
Sie genießt die Häuslichkeit des Kochens und Gärtnerns.
B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

Rinderfarm
Meaning
a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised
Example
They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.
Sie besitzen eine riesige Rinderfarm in Texas.
B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

fest; stabil; stark; unnachgiebig
Meaning
solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure
Example
She has a firm grip on the rope.
Sie hat einen festen Griff an dem Seil.
C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

unterirdisch
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
Example
Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.
Unterirdische Wasserquellen helfen, die Landwirtschaft zu unterstützen.
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

Naivität
Meaning
The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
Example
His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.
Seine Naivität machte ihn zu einem leichten Ziel für Manipulation.
C1 noun/verb mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

malfunction

Störung
Meaning
A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.
Example
The engine malfunctioned due to overheating.
Der Motor versagte wegen Überhitzung.
C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

schlaff; weich; nachgebend;
Meaning
soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
Example
The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.
Die Blätter der Pflanze wurden schlaff, nachdem sie mehrere Tage ohne Wasser waren.
C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

Gefolge
Meaning
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
Example
The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.
Der Prominente kam mit seinem Gefolge von Assistenten und Leibwächtern an.
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də/

rotunda

runder Bau
Meaning
a large circular building or hall, often with a dome
Example
Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol.
Touristen versammelten sich im Inneren der großen Rotunde des Kapitols.
B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

document

Dokument
Meaning
Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.
Example
She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.
Sie hat alle Ausgaben der Reise sorgfältig dokumentiert.
B1 verb /ʌnˈpæk/

unpack

auspacken
Meaning
to remove items from a container; to explain or analyze something in detail
Example
After arriving home, she began to unpack her suitcase.
Nach der Ankunft zu Hause begann sie, ihren Koffer auszupacken.
B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

Grund; Zweck;
Meaning
purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest
Example
She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.
Sie arbeitete Überstunden zum Wohl der Zukunft ihrer Familie.
C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

entwurzeln
Meaning
To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.
Example
The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.
Der Konflikt hat viele Familien aus ihrer Heimat vertrieben.
C2 noun /ˈhɛʃ.ən/

Hessian

Jutestoff
Meaning
a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping
Example
The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks.
Der Bauer lagerte Getreide in Jutensäcken.
C2 noun, adjective /ˈɡɒsəmər/

gossamer

etwas zartes
Meaning
Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.
Example
The bride's veil was made of delicate gossamer fabric.
Der Schleier der Braut war aus zartem Gossamertuch gefertigt.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

Nachtigall
Meaning
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
Example
The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.
Die Nachtigall sang süß im Mondschein.