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B1 noun /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/

Hearing

Hören; Anhörung
Meaning
the faculty of perceiving sounds; a session in which testimony and arguments are heard
Example
The elderly man's hearing had deteriorated, so he needed to wear a hearing aid.
Das Gehör des älteren Mannes hatte sich verschlechtert, also musste er ein Hörgerät tragen.
B1 noun ˌhjuː.mən ˈraɪts

human rights

Menschenrechte
Meaning
A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.
Example
Human rights protect individual freedoms.
Menschenrechte schützen die individuellen Freiheiten.
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.
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 /ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

herpetologist

Herpetologe
Meaning
A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.
Example
The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.
Der Herpetologe entdeckte eine neue Froschart im Regenwald.
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.
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
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.
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.
C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

herzlich; mit ganzem Herzen
Meaning
in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly
Example
She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.
Sie begrüßte ihre Gäste herzlich auf der Party.
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.
C2 noun ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

harborage

Unterschlupf
Meaning
A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.
Example
Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed.
Schädlinge benötigen einen Unterschlupf, um zu überleben und sich fortzupflanzen.
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.
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.
B2 noun helθ ˈhæzərdz

health hazards

Gesundheitsrisiken
Meaning
Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.
Example
Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards.
Die Verwendung von Plastik führt zu erheblichen Gesundheitsrisiken.
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.
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 /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.
A2 noun /ˈherˌdrɛsər/

hairdresser

Friseur; Friseurin
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair
Example
The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding.
Der Friseur gab mir vor der Hochzeit einen stylischen Haarschnitt.
C1 adjective /ˈheɪt.fəl/

Hateful

Hassend
Meaning
causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive
Example
His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings.
Seine hasserfüllten Kommentare verletzten die Gefühle aller.
B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

historiker
Meaning
a person who studies or writes about history
Example
The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.
Der Historiker hielt einen Vortrag über antike Zivilisationen.
C1 noun ˈhɪn.drəns

hindrance

hindernis
Meaning
Something that creates difficulties or delays in progress.
Example
Lack of funds was a major hindrance to the project.
Der Mangel an Mitteln war ein großes Hindernis für das Projekt.
C1 adverb /ˈhɒtli/

hotly

wütend
Meaning
in an intense, angry, or passionate way
Example
She hotly denied the accusations.
Sie bestritt die Anschuldigungen wütend.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪdʒæk/

hijack

entführung eines fahrzeugs
Meaning
to take control of a vehicle or situation illegally or by force
Example
The criminals attempted to hijack the airplane.
Die Kriminellen versuchten, das Flugzeug zu entführen.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

ermutigend
Meaning
Giving strong encouragement or urging.
Example
The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.
Der Lehrer hielt eine ermutigende Rede, um die Schüler vor der Prüfung zu motivieren.
B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Harmful

schädlich
Meaning
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
Example
Smoking is harmful to your health.
Rauchen ist schädlich für Ihre Gesundheit.
B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

Igel
Meaning
a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense
Example
The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.
Der Igel rollte sich zu einer Kugel, als er sich bedroht fühlte.
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

Zufluchtsort
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
Die Bibliothek wurde während der Prüfungen zu einem Zufluchtsort für die Studenten.
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.
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.
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

schneiden
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
Die Arbeiter schnitten Stämme, um die Hütte zu bauen.
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 /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.
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 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.
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 noun /ˈhɪntərlænd/

hinterland

Hinterland
Meaning
The remote or less developed areas away from the coast or a city.
Example
The farmers came from the rural hinterland to sell their produce in the city.
Die Bauern kamen aus dem ländlichen Hinterland, um ihre Produkte in der Stadt zu verkaufen.
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 /huːf/

Hoof

Huf
Meaning
the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals
Example
The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock.
Der Huf des Pferdes wurde verletzt, nachdem er auf einen scharfen Stein getreten war.
C1 noun /hʌl/

hull

Schiffsrumpf / Samenschale
Meaning
The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.
Example
The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage.
Die Matrosen inspizierten den Schiffsrumpf auf Schäden.
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 /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 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/

Homicide

mord
Meaning
the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder
Example
The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.
Der Detektiv wurde beauftragt, den Mord zu untersuchen, der letzte Nacht im Stadtzentrum passiert ist.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 verb /heɪt/

hate

hassen
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or aversion for someone or something
Example
I hate waiting in long lines.
Ich hasse es, in langen Schlangen zu warten.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

Hedonist
Meaning
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
Example
She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.
Sie wurde als Hedonist bezeichnet, weil sie immer das Vergnügen über die Pflicht stellte.
C2 noun /hoʊ/

Hoe

Hacke
Meaning
a gardening tool with a thin metal blade used for breaking up soil and removing weeds
Example
The farmer used a hoe to remove weeds from his vegetable garden.
Der Bauer benutzte eine Hacke, um Unkraut aus seinem Gemüsegarten zu entfernen.
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

Hagel
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
Der plötzliche Hagelsturm beschädigte viele Autos auf dem Parkplatz mit großen Eiskugeln.
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.
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.
C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

hieroglyphisch
Meaning
Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.
Example
The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.
Die Archäologen studierten die hieroglyphischen Inschriften sorgfältig.
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.
A1 pronoun /hɪz/

his

sein
Meaning
belonging to or associated with a male person previously mentioned
Example
This is his book on the table.
Das ist sein Buch auf dem Tisch.
C1 verb /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/

humiliate

demütigen
Meaning
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
Example
He was humiliated by his public failure.
Er wurde durch seinen öffentlichen Misserfolg gedemütigt.
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.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

täuschen
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone.
Example
The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.
Der Betrüger hat viele Menschen mit falschen Versprechungen getäuscht.
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 verb /hɔːl/

haul

ziehen
Meaning
to pull or drag something heavy with effort
Example
The workers hauled the boxes into the truck.
Die Arbeiter zogen die Kisten in den Lastwagen.
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.
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.
A1 verb /hæv/

have

haben
Meaning
to possess, own, or hold
Example
They have three children.
Sie haben drei Kinder.
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 /ˈhɪlək/

hillock

Hügelchen
Meaning
A small hill or mound.
Example
The children climbed up the grassy hillock to watch the sunset.
Die Kinder kletterten auf das grasbewachsene Hügelchen, um den Sonnenuntergang zu sehen.
A2 noun /hɔːl/

Hall

saal; gang
Meaning
a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events; a corridor in a building
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the main hall of the university.
Die Abschlussfeier fand in der großen Halle der Universität statt.
C2 adjective /ˈhʌmdrʌm/

humdrum

langweilig
Meaning
Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.
Example
She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.
Sie wurde müde von der eintönigen Routine des Bürolebens.
C1 adjective /həˈred.ɪ.ter.i/

Hereditary

erblich; von den Vorfahren vererbt
Meaning
passed down through family genes; inherited from ancestors
Example
The hereditary disease was passed down through generations.
Die erbliche Krankheit wurde über Generationen hinweg weitergegeben.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

eine Person, die in Einsamkeit als religiöse Disziplin lebt; jemand, der sich von der Gesellschaft zurückzieht
Meaning
a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society
Example
The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.
Der alte Eremit lebte alleine in einer kleinen Hütte tief in den Bergen, fernab der Zivilisation.
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.
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 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.
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.
C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

Hiatus
Meaning
A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.
Example
The show returned after a long hiatus.
Die Show kehrte nach einer langen Pause zurück.
B2 noun ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs

Habitat Loss

Lebensraumverlust
Meaning
The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.
Example
Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies.
Der Verlust von Lebensräumen ist eine der größten Bedrohungen für Schmetterlinge.
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.
B2 adjective /hɑːˈspɪtəbəl/

Hospitable

freundlich und einladend gegenüber Fremden oder Gästen; großzügig im Empfang von Gästen
Meaning
friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; generous in receiving guests
Example
The local people were very hospitable to the tourists.
Die Einheimischen waren sehr gastfreundlich gegenüber den Touristen.
A2 noun /ˈhɛdeɪk/

headache

Kopfschmerzen
Meaning
a continuous pain in the head; something that causes worry or difficulty
Example
Too much screen time can give you a terrible headache.
Zu viel Bildschirmzeit kann dir starke Kopfschmerzen bereiten.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/

Hostage

Geisel
Meaning
a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition; captive
Example
The police negotiated carefully to secure the release of all hostages unharmed.
Die Polizei verhandelte sorgfältig, um die Freilassung aller Geiseln unversehrt zu sichern.
B1 adjective hɪˈstɔːrɪk

historic

historisch
Meaning
Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.
Example
Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.
Der Tag des Sieges ist ein historischer Moment für Bangladesch.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərəˌɡlɪf/

hieroglyph

Hieroglyphen
Meaning
A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially Egyptian writing.
Example
The walls of the temple were covered in hieroglyphs.
Die Wände des Tempels waren mit Hieroglyphen bedeckt.
A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

halten
Meaning
to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
Example
Please hold my hand.
bitte halte meine Hand.
A1 adverb /hɪr/

here

hier
Meaning
in, at, or to this place
Example
Please come here quickly.
Bitte komm hier schnell.
B2 noun /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

Flusspferd
Meaning
a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa
Example
The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.
Das Flusspferd verbringt den Großteil des Tages im Wasser.
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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

heimsuchen
Meaning
to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost
Example
The old memories still haunt me.
Die alten Erinnerungen verfolgen mich immer noch.
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 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.
B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

Horn
Meaning
a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument
Example
The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.
Das Nashorn benutzte sein Horn zur Selbstverteidigung.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/

headstrong

eigensinnig
Meaning
Determined to do what one wants, even if it is not sensible.
Example
The headstrong child refused to listen to anyone.
Das eigensinnige Kind weigerte sich, auf jemanden zu hören.
A1 adjective /hɑːrd/

hard

hart
Meaning
solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure
Example
The exam was very hard for most students.
Die Prüfung war für die meisten Schüler sehr schwer.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

Herbizid
Meaning
A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.
Example
Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds.
Bauern verwendeten Herbizide, um ihre Pflanzen vor invasiven Unkräutern zu schützen.
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

häretisch
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
Der Priester verurteilte das Buch als häretisch.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

Heimweh; Sehnsucht nach Zuhause
Meaning
experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home
Example
After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.
Nach drei Monaten Studium im Ausland fühlte Maria sich immer mehr heimwehkrank nach ihrer Familie.
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.
C2 noun /hæˈʃiːʃ/

hashish

Haschisch
Meaning
a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant
Example
The police arrested him for possessing hashish.
Die Polizei hat ihn wegen Besitzes von Haschisch verhaftet.
C2 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

färse
Meaning
a young cow that has not borne a calf
Example
The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.
Der Bauer züchtete eine Färse für die Milchproduktion.
C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

wirres Durcheinander
Meaning
A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.
Example
The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.
Der Aufsatz war ein wirres Durcheinander von nicht zusammenhängenden Ideen.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊmləs/

homeless

obdachlos
Meaning
Without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets.
Example
The organization helps homeless people find shelter.
Die Organisation hilft obdachlosen Menschen, ein Dach zu finden.
C1 noun /ˈhɒrəˌskoʊp/

horoscope

Horoskop
Meaning
A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.
Example
She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted.
Sie las jeden Morgen ihr Horoskop, um zu sehen, was die Sterne vorhersagten.