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B2 verb /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

harness

kontrollieren und nutzen
Meaning
To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.
Example
Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.
Wissenschaftler arbeiten daran, Solarenergie effektiv zu nutzen.
C2 noun /hʌsk/

husk

Hülle
Meaning
the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds
Example
The corn husk was peeled away before cooking.
Die Maishülle wurde vor dem Kochen entfernt.
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

hypnotisieren
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
Der Zauberer versuchte, das Publikum zu hypnotisieren.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrs.liːt͡ʃ/

Horse-leach

Pferdeblutegel
Meaning
a large species of leech that was traditionally used in veterinary medicine
Example
The veterinarian explained that horse-leach was once commonly used to treat horses.
Der Tierarzt erklärte, dass der Pferdeblutegel früher häufig verwendet wurde, um Pferde zu behandeln.
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.
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.
B2 noun /hʌb/

hub

zentrale
Meaning
the central part of a place or activity where things converge
Example
The city is the hub of the country's trade network.
Die Stadt ist das Zentrum des Handelsnetzwerks des Landes.
C1 noun /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

Häretiker
Meaning
a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.
Example
The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.
Die Kirche erklärte ihn wegen seiner radikalen Ideen für einen Häretiker.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

gesundheitsfördernd
Meaning
Promoting good health; beneficial to health.
Example
A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
Eine gesundheitsfördernde Diät umfasst frisches Obst und Gemüse.
A1 interjection /haɪ/

hi

hallo
Meaning
a friendly greeting used when meeting someone
Example
Hi, it's nice to meet you!
Hallo, es ist schön, dich kennenzulernen!
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 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

mit Drohungen sprechen
Meaning
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
Example
The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.
Der Manager drohte dem Personal, Überstunden zu machen.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs/

homogeneous

homogen, einheitlich
Meaning
Of the same kind; alike.
Example
The team was not homogeneous in their skills.
Das Team war in ihren Fähigkeiten nicht homogen.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

Hausfriedensbruch
Meaning
the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal
Example
The thief was arrested for housebreaking.
Der Dieb wurde wegen Hausfriedensbruchs verhaftet.
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.
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.
A1 interjection /hɑː/

ha

Ha! (Ausdruck von Überraschung oder Freude)
Meaning
used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph
Example
Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us.
Ha! Ich wusste, dass du nicht widerstehen kannst, dich uns anzuschließen.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

Hydromechanik
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
Die Hydromechanik bildet die Grundlage für den Schiffbau.
C1 adverb /ˈhɒtli/

hotly

wütend
Meaning
in an intense, angry, or passionate way
Example
She hotly denied the accusations.
Sie bestritt die Anschuldigungen wütend.
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.
A1 verb /hɪər/

hear

hören
Meaning
to perceive sound; to listen to
Example
I can hear the birds singing.
Ich kann die Vögel singen hören.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

Hidra
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
Korruption ist wie eine Hidra, schwer vollständig zu besiegen.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌrɛndɪŋ/

heartrending

herzzerreißend
Meaning
Causing great sadness or distress; very moving emotionally.
Example
The documentary showed heartrending scenes of war victims.
Die Dokumentation zeigte herzzerreißende Szenen von Kriegsopfern.
B2 noun /ˈher ˌpɪn/

Hair pin

Haarspange
Meaning
a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place
Example
She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo.
Sie benutzte mehrere Haarspangen, um ihre elegante Hochsteckfrisur zu sichern.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːstəlri/

hostelry

Gasthaus
Meaning
An inn or lodging place, especially one for travelers.
Example
They stayed at a small hostelry near the mountains.
Sie übernachteten in einem kleinen Gasthaus in der Nähe der Berge.
C1 noun /ˈhɒməˌfoʊn/

homophone

Homophon
Meaning
A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often spelling.
Example
The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophones.
Die Wörter 'pair' und 'pear' sind Homophone.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːdɪhʊd/

hardihood

Mut, Kühnheit
Meaning
Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.
Example
The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team.
Der Mut des Bergsteigers beeindruckte das ganze Team.
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zən/

horizon

Horizont
Meaning
the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest
Example
The sun disappeared below the horizon.
Die Sonne verschwand unter dem Horizont.
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.
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.
A2 noun /hoʊl/

Hole

Loch; Vertiefung;
Meaning
a hollow place in a solid body or surface; an opening through something
Example
The dog dug a deep hole in the backyard to bury its favorite bone.
Der Hund grub ein tiefes Loch im Garten, um seinen Lieblingsknochen zu vergraben.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

hanger-on

Anhängsel
Meaning
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
Example
The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.
Der Promi war immer von Anhängseln umgeben.
C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

Hegemonie
Meaning
leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others
Example
The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.
Das Imperium bewahrte seine Hegemonie über benachbarte Staaten.
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.
C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

Hysterie
Meaning
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
Example
The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.
Die Menge war während des Konzerts in einem Zustand der Hysterie.
C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

Predigt; moralische Belehrung
Meaning
a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture
Example
The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.
Der Priester hielt während des Gottesdienstes am Sonntag eine inspirierende Predigt über Mitgefühl und Vergebung.
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.
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 /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

Hierarchie
Meaning
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.
Example
The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.
Die Unternehmenshierarchie bestimmt, wer die endgültige Entscheidung trifft.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːzər/

hawser

dicker Draht zum Festmachen eines Schiffes
Meaning
A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
Example
The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.
Die Matrosen sicherten das Schiff mit einem schweren hawser am Dock.
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 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.
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.
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 adjective /ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

hagiographic

übertrieben schmeichelhaft
Meaning
Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.
Example
The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader.
Die Dokumentation wurde für ihre übertrieben schmeichelhafte Darstellung des Führers kritisiert.
B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

Hafen / beherbergen
Meaning
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
Example
He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.
Er hegte weiterhin Ressentiments gegenüber seinem früheren Chef.
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 /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.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

hoffentlich
Meaning
in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism
Example
Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.
Hoffentlich wird das Wetter morgen schön sein.
C2 noun /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

Hilsa-Fisch
Meaning
a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine
Example
Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.
Der Hilsa-Fisch wird in der bengalischen Kultur als Delikatesse angesehen.
C1 adjective /ˈhɪd.i.əs/

Hideous

abscheulich; hässlich; grässlich
Meaning
extremely ugly or unpleasant; causing shock or disgust
Example
The monster in the movie had a hideous appearance.
Das Monster im Film hatte ein abscheuliches Aussehen.
C2 noun /ˈhʌk.stər/

huckster

Marktschreier
Meaning
A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.
Example
The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.
Der Marktschreier bewarb laut seine Waren auf dem belebten Markt.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

hoffnungslos; verzweifelt
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
Die Situation schien hoffnungslos, bis Hilfe eintraf.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

housing

unterkunft
Meaning
buildings or structures where people live; accommodation
Example
The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone.
Die Regierung arbeitet daran, für alle erschwingliche Unterkünfte bereitzustellen.
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 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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

Hafen
Meaning
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge
Example
The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.
Die Fischerei-Boote kehrten sicher zum Hafen zurück, bevor der Sturm die Küste erreichte.
A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

ihr (Ding)
Meaning
used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
Example
That blue bag is hers.
Die blaue Tasche gehört ihr.
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 /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

horror; intensives angstgefühl; abneigung
Meaning
an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings
Example
The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.
Die Überlebenden beschrieben den Horror des Erdbebens, das ihr ganzes Dorf zerstörte.
B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

hilflos; machtlos; verletzlich
Meaning
unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable
Example
The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.
Das Kind fühlte sich hilflos, als es sich im überfüllten Markt verirrte.
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

habitude

Gewohnheit, Brauch
Meaning
a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice
Example
He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city.
Er lebte in einer ruhigen Gewohnheit, um das Geräusch der Stadt zu vermeiden.
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 verb /ˈhæloʊ/

hallow

heiligen
Meaning
to honor as holy; to make sacred or greatly respected
Example
The ancient temple was hallowed by centuries of worship.
Der alte Tempel wurde durch Jahrhunderte der Verehrung geheiligt.
B2 noun /ˈhænd.fʊl/

Handful

eine Handvoll; eine kleine Menge oder Zahl; etwas, das schwer zu kontrollieren ist
Meaning
a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control
Example
She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl before heading out for her walk.
Sie griff sich eine Handvoll Nüsse aus der Schale, bevor sie zum Spaziergang ging.
B2 noun /ˈheɪ.trəd/

Hatred

Hass
Meaning
intense dislike or ill will; a feeling of strong aversion
Example
His hatred for injustice motivated him to become a human rights lawyer.
Sein Hass auf Ungerechtigkeit motivierte ihn, Menschenrechtsanwalt zu werden.
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.
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 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.
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.
C1 noun /hɪm/

hymn

Hymne
Meaning
A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.
Example
The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service.
Die Gemeinde sang während des Morgen-Gottesdienstes eine Hymne.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

hygiene

Hygiene
Meaning
Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease.
Example
Good hygiene is essential for preventing the spread of infections.
Gute Hygiene ist entscheidend, um die Ausbreitung von Infektionen zu verhindern.
C2 verb /haɪ/

hie

eilen
Meaning
to go quickly; hasten
Example
He hied to the station to catch the train.
Er eilte zum Bahnhof, um den Zug zu erwischen.
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.
B1 noun /hoʊst/

Host

Gastgeber; jemand, der andere Gäste empfängt oder unterhält; eine große Anzahl von Dingen
Meaning
a person who receives or entertains other people as guests; a large number of things
Example
The gracious host welcomed all the guests with warm smiles and refreshments.
Der freundliche Gastgeber begrüßte alle Gäste mit warmen Lächeln und Erfrischungen.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈhɛksəˌɡɒn/

hexagon

Sechseck
Meaning
A six-sided polygon.
Example
A honeycomb cell is shaped like a hexagon.
Eine Wabe hat die Form eines Sechsecks.
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.
B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

hyäne
Meaning
a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter
Example
The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.
Die Hyäne lachte in der Dunkelheit der Nacht.
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.
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.
B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

heu
Meaning
grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed
Example
The cows were eating hay in the barn.
Die Kühe fraßen Heu im Stall.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

hydropower generation

Wasserkraftproduktion
Meaning
The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
Example
Hydropower generation promotes green energy.
Die Wasserkraftproduktion fördert grüne Energie.
B2 verb /həˈræs/

harass

belästigen
Meaning
to persistently annoy or torment someone
Example
The employees complained that their boss harassed them.
die angestellten beschwerten sich, dass ihr chef sie belästigte
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːri/

hoary

grau, alt
Meaning
gray or white with age; very old and respected
Example
The hoary oak tree stood as a witness to centuries of history.
Der alte Eichenbaum stand als Zeuge von Jahrhunderten der Geschichte.
C1 adverb/noun /ˌhɪərˈæftər/

hereafter

von nun an / jenseits
Meaning
from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.
Example
Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically.
Von nun an müssen alle Berichte elektronisch eingereicht werden.
C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

Hubris
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
Sein Hubris führte zu seinem Fall.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

zögern
Meaning
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
Zögern Sie nicht, um Hilfe zu bitten.
C2 adjective/noun /haɪˈbɜːrniən/

hibernian

hibernisch
Meaning
Relating to Ireland or the Irish.
Example
He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history.
Er genoss es, über die hibernische Kultur und Geschichte zu lesen.
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 /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

Fortschritt; Vorankommen; Entwicklung
Meaning
forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult
Example
Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.
Trotz der Herausforderungen hat das Forschungsteam bedeutende Fortschritte bei der Entwicklung des neuen Impfstoffs gemacht.