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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.
C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

Glück
Meaning
To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house
Example
He had to stoop to pick up the coin.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

Barcarole
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
Das Orchester spielte eine wunderschöne Barcarole, die mich an Venedig erinnerte.
B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

Schwalbe
Meaning
a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail
Example
The swallow built its nest under the roof.
Die Schwalbe baute ihr Nest unter dem Dach.
B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

Phänomene
Meaning
Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.
Example
Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.
Phänomene wie Überschwemmungen stören landwirtschaftliche Systeme.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrməl/

Informal

informell; entspannt; locker
Meaning
relaxed and friendly; not official or ceremonial; casual
Example
The meeting was informal and relaxed.
Das Treffen war informell und entspannt.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

living

Leben / Lebensunterhalt
Meaning
the state of being alive; or a way of earning money
Example
He makes his living as a teacher.
Er verdient seinen Lebensunterhalt als Lehrer.
B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

geröstetes Fleisch
Meaning
meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire
Example
The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.
Das geröstete Fleisch war perfekt gewürzt und zart.
B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

transformierend
Meaning
Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.
Example
The new education system is highly transformative.
Das neue Bildungssystem ist hochgradig transformierend.
A2 noun /ɡræs/

grass

Glück
Meaning
plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens
Example
Children are playing on the grass.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

Einsatz zu Beginn eines Spiels
Meaning
a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution
Example
Each player placed an ante before the game began.
Jeder Spieler setzte ein Ante, bevor das Spiel begann.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

einfach, natürlich
Meaning
Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.
Example
Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.
Ihr artloses Lächeln ließ alle sich wohlfühlen.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

Mischung zum Verbinden von Ziegeln / kleine Kanone
Meaning
a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells
Example
The workers applied mortar between the bricks.
Die Arbeiter trugen Mörtel zwischen die Ziegel.
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

milchreis
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
Meine Großmutter macht leckeren Milchreis zu besonderen Anlässen.
B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

Vortrag
Meaning
an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
Example
The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.
Der Professor hielt einen interessanten Vortrag über Geschichte.
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

Seestern
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
Der Seestern bewegte sich langsam über den Meeresboden auf der Suche nach Nahrung.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

Weingut
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
Das alte Weingut war mit Weinreben bedeckt.
C1 verb /ˈʃɪmər/

shimmer

schimmern
Meaning
To shine with a soft, wavering light.
Example
The lake shimmered under the moonlight.
Der See schimmerte im Mondlicht.
C1 adjective /ˈvɑːlətl/

volatile

flüchtig
Meaning
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Example
The stock market is extremely volatile these days.
Der Aktienmarkt ist heutzutage äußerst flüchtig.
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

drastischer Kontrast zwischen Licht und Dunkelheit
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
Das Gemälde des Künstlers verwendete Chiaroscuro, um das Gesicht der Figur hervorzuheben.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

sprecherin frau
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
Die sprecherin des unternehmens kündigte das neue produkt an.
C1 noun /ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Mackerel

Makrele
Meaning
a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes
Example
Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Makrele ist reich an Omega-3-Fettsäuren.
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

einberufen
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
Das Komitee hat eine Notfallsitzung einberufen, um die Krise zu besprechen.
B1 verb /splɪt/

split

teilen
Meaning
to divide or separate into parts or groups
Example
He split the log in two with an axe.
Er teilte das Holz mit einer Axt in zwei Hälften.
B2 adjective /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

Waking

wach; bewusst
Meaning
awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake
Example
She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.
Sie verbrachte ihre wachen Stunden mit dem Lernen für die Prüfung.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvaɪəbl/

unviable

unbrauchbar
Meaning
Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.
Example
The project was deemed unviable due to high costs.
Das Projekt wurde wegen hoher Kosten als unbrauchbar angesehen.
C2 verb /ˈrʌmpəl/

rumple

zerknittern
Meaning
to make something untidy or wrinkled by creasing or crumpling
Example
She accidentally rumpled her dress while packing.
Sie zerknitterte versehentlich ihr Kleid, während sie packte.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːtnər/

partner

Partner
Meaning
a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor
Example
She is my business partner in the new venture.
Sie ist meine Geschäftspartnerin in diesem neuen Unternehmen.
C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

stoisch, unbeweglich
Meaning
Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.
Example
She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.
Sie blieb stoisch während der Krise, ohne Angst oder Panik zu zeigen.
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

bewerten
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
Der Juwelier bewertete den Diamanten, bevor er ihn kaufte.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

gefangen
Meaning
a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Example
The captive was held in a small cell for several months.
Der Gefangene wurde mehrere Monate in einer kleinen Zelle gehalten.
C1 verb /dɪsˈbænd/

disband

auflösen
Meaning
to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization
Example
The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity.
Der Club beschloss, sich nach zwanzig Jahren Aktivität aufzulösen.
A2 noun rɪˈsɜːtʃ

research

Forschung
Meaning
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Example
Research on radio waves began earlier in India.
Forschung über Funkwellen begann früher in Indien.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

interjection

Interjektion
Meaning
a word or phrase used to express sudden emotion or reaction, often standing alone
Example
Words like 'wow' and 'ouch' are common interjections in English.
Wörter wie 'wow' und 'au' sind häufige Interjektionen im Englischen.
A2 adjective, noun /ɡreɪ/

gray

Glück
Meaning
A color between black and white; also describes dull or gloomy situations.
Example
The sky turned gray before the storm.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adverb /ˈiːstwədz/

Eastwards

ostwärts
Meaning
towards the east; in an eastern direction
Example
The river flows eastwards into the ocean.
Der Fluss fließt ostwärts in den Ozean.
C2 verb /ˈfɛstər/

fester

verschlechtern, intensiver werden
Meaning
to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection
Example
If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.
Wenn Beschwerden ignoriert werden, können sie zu Ressentiments führen.
C2 verb /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

sich begeben zu; Zuflucht nehmen
Meaning
to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself
Example
After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.
Nach dem Abendessen begab sie sich zum Lesen in ihr Zimmer.
C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

Glück
Meaning
to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
Example
The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

Rebus
Meaning
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
Example
The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.
Die Kinder haben es genossen, die Rebus-Rätsel im Magazin zu lösen.
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

Glaubwürdigkeit
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
Seine Glaubwürdigkeit als Führer bleibt unbestreitbar.
B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

nachdenken
Meaning
to think about something carefully
Example
She pondered over the meaning of the poem.
Sie ponderte über die Bedeutung des Gedichts.
B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

Eingang
Meaning
an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering
Example
The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.
Der Haupteingang des Gebäudes war mit schönen Blumen geschmückt.
A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

langsam
Meaning
in a slow manner
Example
She walked slowly to the door.
Sie ging langsam zur Tür.
A2 verb /drɔː/

draw

zeichnen
Meaning
to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen
Example
She draws beautiful landscapes in her spare time.
Sie zeichnet wunderschöne Landschaften in ihrer Freizeit.
C2 verb /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/

equivocate

mehrdeutig sprechen
Meaning
To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.
Example
The politician equivocated when asked about the scandal.
Der Politiker equivokierte, als er nach dem Skandal gefragt wurde.
B1 verb /breɪk/

brake

bremsen
Meaning
to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake
Example
He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.
Er bremste plötzlich, um den Hund zu vermeiden.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

Friseur
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
Der Friseur gab ihm einen perfekten Haarschnitt für seine Hochzeit.
B1 noun /ˈæksɛnt/

accent

Akzent
Meaning
a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country or region
Example
She spoke English with a strong French accent.
Sie sprach Englisch mit starkem französischem Akzent.
B2 adjective ˌæn.tiˌdɪs.krɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən

anti-discrimination

anti-diskriminierend
Meaning
Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.
Example
The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.
Die anti-diskriminierende Bewegung war bahnbrechend.
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

verkürzen
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
Der Herausgeber entschied sich, den langen Roman für junge Leser zu kürzen.
C1 noun /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

Meaning
A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.
Example
The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.
B2 verb/noun /vɛnt/

vent

lüften / Öffnung, durch die Luft oder Gas strömt
Meaning
to release air, gas, or strong emotions; an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass
Example
She vented her frustration after the long meeting.
Sie ließ ihre Frustration nach dem langen Meeting heraus.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnɪt/

tenet

Prinzip
Meaning
a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true
Example
Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy.
Ehrlichkeit ist ein zentrales Prinzip ihrer Philosophie.
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

stehlen
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
Es ist falsch, von anderen zu stehlen.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

reparabel
Meaning
able to be repaired or fixed
Example
The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.
Der Schaden am Auto war ernst, aber immer noch reparabel.
A1 noun, verb /wɪl/

will

Wille
Meaning
expressing future tense or intention; a legal document
Example
She will attend the meeting tomorrow.
Sie wird morgen an dem Treffen teilnehmen.
C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

Neigung
Meaning
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Example
She has a penchant for collecting rare books.
Sie hat eine Neigung, seltene Bücher zu sammeln.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

oberflächlich; seicht; Mangel an tieferem Wissen
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
Das seichte Wasser ist perfekt für Kinder zum Spielen.
B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

abgeleitet
Meaning
Developed or obtained from something else; not original.
Example
The word is derived from Latin.
Das Wort ist vom Lateinischen abgeleitet.
B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

raffiniert
Meaning
Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.
Example
Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.
Raffinierte Designs verbessern die Ästhetik.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

ähnlichkeit; gleichheit
Meaning
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
Example
The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.
Das Porträt zeigt eine starke Ähnlichkeit mit ihrer Großmutter.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪʃən/

remission

Remission
Meaning
A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.
Example
The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.
Die Krebserkrankung des Patienten befindet sich nach der Behandlung in Remission.
A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

negativ
Meaning
Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.
Example
She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.
Sie hatte eine negative Einstellung zum bevorstehenden Projekt.
B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

Ansammlung
Meaning
The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.
Example
The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.
Die Ansammlung von Staub beeinträchtigt die Effizienz von Haushaltsgeräten.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

sakrilegisch
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
Das Gemälde wurde als sakrilegisch kritisiert.
C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

geschmolzenes Fett, Saft oder Flüssigkeit während des Kochens über das Fleisch gießen oder bestreichen, um es feucht zu halten
Meaning
to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist
Example
She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.
Sie bastete den Truthahn alle 30 Minuten, um ihn saftig zu halten.
B1 verb /rɪˈleɪt/

relate

berichten
Meaning
to connect or show a link between; to tell a story
Example
She relates her experience to the audience.
Sie berichtet ihre Erfahrung dem Publikum.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

mangelhaft
Meaning
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
Example
His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
Seine Ernährung war mangelhaft an wichtigen Vitaminen.
B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

Schnittstelle
Meaning
a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact
Example
The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.
Die Benutzeroberfläche ist so gestaltet, dass sie intuitiv und benutzerfreundlich ist.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

Kenner
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
Sie ist eine wahre Kennerin der feinen Kunst.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ/

furlong

Längeneinheit (220 Yards oder etwa 201 Meter)
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 220 yards or about 201 meters
Example
The horse ran a furlong before slowing down.
Das Pferd lief einen Furlong, bevor es langsamer wurde.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

Jongleur
Meaning
a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment
Example
The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.
Der Jongleur unterhielt das Publikum mit seinen erstaunlichen Balltricks.
B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

klimatische Bedingungen
Meaning
The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.
Example
Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.
Für Schneefall sind bestimmte klimatische Bedingungen erforderlich.
B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

Beteiligung, Risiko
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
Er hat einen großen Anteil an der neuen Firma.
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

verschieben
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
Das Treffen wurde auf nächste Woche verschoben.
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

übernatürlich
Meaning
relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world
Example
The old house was said to have supernatural powers.
Es wurde gesagt, dass das alte Haus übernatürliche Kräfte besitzt.
B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

Treibhauseffekt
Meaning
The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
Example
The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.
Der Treibhauseffekt erhöht die globalen Temperaturen.
C2 noun /ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

Nonage

Minderjährigkeit
Meaning
the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity
Example
During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.
Während seiner Minderjährigkeit wurden alle gerichtlichen Entscheidungen von seinem Vormund getroffen.
C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

Ideologie
Meaning
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
Example
Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.
Demokratie basiert auf der Ideologie von Freiheit und Gleichheit.
B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

verderben
Meaning
to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely
Example
Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.
Der starke Regen könnte unsere Picknickpläne ruinieren.
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

Quartett
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
Das Streichquartett trat wunderbar beim Konzert auf.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdaʊ.tə.bəl/

redoubtable

furchteinflößend/respektgebietend
Meaning
formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect
Example
She was a redoubtable leader who commanded respect from all.
Sie war eine furchteinflößende Anführerin, die den Respekt aller befehligte.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

preexist

vorher existieren
Meaning
to exist beforehand or before something else
Example
These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology.
Diese Bräuche existierten vor der Ankunft moderner Technologie.
C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

Andenken
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.
Sie behielt das Ticket als Andenken an ihr erstes gemeinsames Konzert.
C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

Vogelnest
Meaning
a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies
Example
We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.
Wir sahen ein Vogelnest voller lauter Vögel in der Nähe des Waldes.
C1 verb ˌæs.ɚˈteɪn

ascertain

verifizieren
Meaning
To find out or discover something with certainty; to verify.
Example
The police tried to ascertain the cause of the accident.
Die Polizei versuchte, die Ursache des Unfalls zu überprüfen.
C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

vollmundig
Meaning
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
Example
He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.
Er bevorzugt einen vollmundigen Rotwein zu seinem Abendessen.
C1 adjective /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

ideological

ideologisch
Meaning
Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.
Example
The two parties are divided by deep ideological differences.
Die beiden Parteien sind durch tiefgehende ideologische Unterschiede geteilt.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

inkorporieren
Meaning
to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation
Example
The new design incorporates advanced technology.
Das neue Design inkorporiert fortschrittliche Technologie.
C1 adjective /ˈəʊnərəs/

onerous

beschwerlich
Meaning
involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden
Example
Fulfilling the contract proved to be an onerous task for the company.
Die Erfüllung des Vertrags erwies sich als eine beschwerliche Aufgabe für das Unternehmen.
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

subtrahieren
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
Wenn du 5 von 10 abziehst, bekommst du 5.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪf/

Unsafe

unsicher; gefährlich;
Meaning
involving or causing danger or risk; not protected from harm
Example
It is unsafe to walk alone in this neighborhood at night.
Es ist unsicher, nachts alleine in dieser Nachbarschaft zu gehen.
B2 adverb /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/

urgently

dringend
Meaning
in a way that requires immediate attention or action
Example
The patient urgently needs medical attention.
Der Patient benötigt dringend medizinische Hilfe.
B1 verb /dɪˈzɜːrv/

deserve

verdienen
Meaning
To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.
Example
She worked hard and deserves recognition.
Sie hat hart gearbeitet und verdient Anerkennung.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/

reinstate

wieder einstellen
Meaning
To restore someone or something to their former position or condition.
Example
The company decided to reinstate the suspended employee.
Das Unternehmen entschied sich, den suspendierten Mitarbeiter wieder einzustellen.
B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

abschrecken, entmutigen
Meaning
to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear
Example
High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.
Hohe Geldstrafen sollen die Menschen davon abhalten, das Gesetz zu brechen.
C2 adjective /ˈɡær.ə.ləs/

Garrulous

geschwätzig; redselig; plappernd
Meaning
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty and rambling in speech
Example
The garrulous old man at the coffee shop would talk for hours about his travels.
Der geschwätzige alte Mann im Café sprach stundenlang über seine Reisen.
A2 noun /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

college

Universität
Meaning
An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.
Example
She hopes to attend college in the city next year.
Sie hofft, nächstes Jahr in der Stadt auf die Universität zu gehen.
C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

falle
Meaning
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
Example
The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
Der Jäger stellte eine Falle auf, um Kaninchen zu fangen.
A2 noun ˈwɔː.nɪŋ

warning

Warnung
Meaning
A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
Example
Warnings about rising temperatures demand urgent action.
Warnungen über steigende Temperaturen erfordern dringende Maßnahmen.
A1 pronoun /juː/

you

du
Meaning
used to refer to the person or people being spoken to
Example
You are doing a great job!
Du machst einen tollen Job!
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/

centrifugal

zentrifugal
Meaning
Moving or tending to move away from a center.
Example
The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine.
Die zentrifugale Kraft schiebt die Kleidung an die Seiten der Waschmaschine.
B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

alt
Meaning
having lived for a specified number of years; old
Example
The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.
Der alte Mann saß im Park und schaute den Kindern beim Spielen zu.
C1 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

Minderung
Meaning
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
Example
Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.
Die Minderung des Klimawandels erfordert gemeinsame Anstrengungen.
A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

suppe
Meaning
a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water
Example
I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.
Ich hatte eine Schüssel Hühnersuppe zum Mittagessen.
A2 verb /kɪl/

kill

töten
Meaning
to cause the death of; to end life
Example
The hunter killed the deer.
Der Jäger tötete das Reh.
C1 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃən/

illumination

Beleuchtung
Meaning
the act of lighting something or making something clear
Example
The street was filled with bright illumination from the lamps.
Die Straße war durch die Lampen von hellem Licht erfüllt.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaɪnd/

Unkind

grausam; nicht nett
Meaning
cruel; not nice or caring toward others
Example
It was unkind of him to make fun of her appearance.
Es war unfreundlich von ihm, sich über ihr Aussehen lustig zu machen.
C1 noun /vɪˈvæsɪti/

vivacity

Lebensfreude
Meaning
The quality of being lively, animated, and full of energy.
Example
The child’s vivacity brightened the entire room.
Die Lebensfreude des Kindes erhellte den gesamten Raum.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

saftig
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
Das Steak war so saftig, dass es allen gut schmeckte.
B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

Sektor
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
Der Technologiesektor wächst schnell.
C1 noun /ˈstɛə.rɪ.əʊˌtaɪ.pɪŋ/

stereotyping

Stereotypisierung
Meaning
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
Stereotyping people based on their race is harmful.
Stereotypisierung von Menschen aufgrund ihrer Rasse ist schädlich.
C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

Schlitten
Meaning
A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.
Example
Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.
Kinder waren aufgeregt, im Schlitten durch das verschneite Dorf zu fahren.
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

glühende Flamme
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
Das Feuer brannte stundenlang, bevor es unter Kontrolle gebracht wurde.
C2 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

ostensive

ostentativ
Meaning
clearly demonstrative or pointing out; explicitly shown
Example
The teacher gave an ostensive example to clarify the concept.
Der Lehrer gab ein ostentatives Beispiel, um das Konzept zu klären.
A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

frei
Meaning
Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
Example
The children are free to play outside.
Die Kinder sind frei, draußen zu spielen.
C2 verb /fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/

philosophize

philosophieren
Meaning
to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.
Er spricht gerne über das Leben und dessen Bedeutung.
C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

den Blutfluss stoppen
Meaning
to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source
Example
The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.
die Krankenschwester stoppte schnell die Blutung von dem Schnitt.
B2 noun /θret/

Threat

Bedrohung
Meaning
a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger
Example
The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.
Der Sturm stellt eine ernsthafte Bedrohung für Küstengebiete dar.
B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/

Caravan

Karawane
Meaning
a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas
Example
The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.
Die Karawane von Händlern überquerte die Wüste mit Kamelen, die wertvolle Waren trugen.