A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

Henne

Meaning

female chicken

Example

The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.

Die Henne legte frische Eier im Nest.

C2 noun /ˌhaɪdrəˈstætɪks/

hydrostatics

Hydrostatik

Meaning

The branch of science concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids at rest.

Example

Hydrostatics is essential in understanding how dams and reservoirs function.

Hydrostatik ist entscheidend für das Verständnis, wie Dämme und Stauseen funktionieren.

C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

arrogant; hochmütig

Meaning

arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride

Example

She gave him a haughty look and walked away.

Sie warf ihm einen arroganten Blick zu und ging weg.

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 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

high-flown

hohlhoch

Meaning

Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.

Example

The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.

Der Politiker hielt eine hohlhoch Rede voller Versprechungen.

C2 adjective /ˌhɜːrkjʊˈliːən/

herculean

sehr schwierig

Meaning

Requiring great strength or effort; very difficult to perform.

Example

It was a herculean task to rebuild the city after the disaster.

Es war eine sehr schwierige Aufgabe, die Stadt nach der Katastrophe wiederaufzubauen.

B2 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

Kraut

Meaning

a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume

Example

Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.

Basilikum ist ein beliebtes Kraut in der italienischen Küche.

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 /ˈhed.i/

Heady

berauschend

Meaning

having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting

Example

The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.

Der berauschende Duft von Jasmin erfüllte den Garten.

C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈbeɪkt/

half-baked

halbgar

Meaning

poorly thought out or badly planned

Example

The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal.

Der Manager lehnte seinen halbgaren Vorschlag schnell ab.

C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

pflanzenfressend

Meaning

feeding on plants; plant-eating

Example

Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.

Kühe sind pflanzenfressende Tiere, die auf Gras grasen.

C1 adjective /ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

happy-go-lucky

unbeschwert, sorglos, ohne Sorgen

Meaning

cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree

Example

She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow.

Sie hat eine fröhliche und sorglose Einstellung und macht sich nie Sorgen um morgen.

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 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 /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

Homogenität

Meaning

The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.

Example

The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.

Die kulturelle Homogenität des Dorfes ließ es einheitlich wirken.

C1 verb /hoʊn/

hone

schärfen, verbessern

Meaning

To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.

Example

She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting.

Sie hat ihre Präsentationsfähigkeiten vor dem großen Meeting geschärft.

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 /həˈmɑː.dʒə.nəs/

homogenous

homogen

Meaning

Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.

Example

The class was made up of a homogenous group of students.

Die Klasse bestand aus einer homogenen Gruppe von Schülern.

C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

Heuchler; Scheinheiliger; Täuscher

Meaning

a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender

Example

Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.

Sei kein Heuchler, indem du Ehrlichkeit von anderen forderst, während du selbst lügst.

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.

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.

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.

B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

hurrikan

Meaning

A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.

Example

The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.

Der Hurrikan zerstörte hunderte von Häusern entlang der Küste.

B2 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.

C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

Hütte

Meaning

a small, poorly built, and dirty house

Example

The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.

Die Flüchtlinge lebten in einer provisorischen Hütte.

C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.zi/

Hazy

neblig; vage; verschwommen

Meaning

covered with haze; unclear or vague; lacking clarity

Example

The mountain tops were hazy in the morning mist.

Die Berggipfel waren neblig im morgendlichen Nebel.

C2 noun /ˈhækəlz/

hackles

die Haare am Nacken eines Tieres, die sich aufstellen, wenn es wütend oder alarmiert ist; bildlich, Gefühle von Wut oder Groll

Meaning

the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment

Example

His rude comment raised my hackles.

Sein unhöflicher Kommentar erhob meine Hacken.

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 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.

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.

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 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 adjective /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

hidebound

starrsinnig

Meaning

unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention

Example

He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.

Er ist zu starr, um neue Ideen zu akzeptieren.

C1 verb /həˈluːsɪneɪt/

hallucinate

halluzinieren

Meaning

to see, hear, or sense things that are not actually present, often due to illness or drugs

Example

After taking the medicine, he began to hallucinate strange shapes.

Nach der Einnahme des Medikaments begann er, seltsame Formen zu halluzinieren.

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.

A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

Gewohnheit

Meaning

A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

Example

Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.

Augenreiben ist eine schädliche Gewohnheit.

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.

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 /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.

B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

jede Stunde; jede Stunde passiert oder gemacht; kontinuierlich

Meaning

every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously

Example

The weather report is updated hourly.

Der Wetterbericht wird jede Stunde aktualisiert.

B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

Hormon

Meaning

a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions

Example

Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.

Insulin ist ein Hormon, das den Blutzuckerspiegel kontrolliert.

C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

unmotiviert

Meaning

lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic

Example

His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.

Sein unmotivierter Versuch zu studieren brachte keine guten Ergebnisse.

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.

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.

A1 verb /hæv/

have

haben

Meaning

to possess, own, or hold

Example

They have three children.

Sie haben drei Kinder.

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.

C1 verb /ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/

horrify

entsetzen

Meaning

to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly

Example

The violent scene horrified the audience.

Die gewalttätige Szene entsetzte das Publikum.

C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

kerngesund

Meaning

strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person

Example

Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.

Trotz seines Alters blieb der Mann gesund und aktiv.

C1 adverb /ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/

headfirst

kopfüber

Meaning

With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.

Example

He dived headfirst into the pool.

Er sprang kopfüber in den Pool.

C1 adjective /ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

horticultural

gartenbaulich

Meaning

Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.

Example

She studied horticultural science at the university.

Sie studierte Gartenbauwissenschaften an der Universität.

A2 noun /ˈhɑː.bi/

Hobby

Hobby; Freizeitbeschäftigung; Zeitvertreib

Meaning

an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure; a pastime or recreation

Example

Photography became her favorite hobby after she received a camera for her birthday.

Fotografie wurde ihr Lieblingshobby, nachdem sie eine Kamera zum Geburtstag bekam.

B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

Schwierigkeit, Leiden

Meaning

severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress

Example

Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.

Trotz vieler Entbehrungen im Krieg blieb die Familie vereint und voller Hoffnung.

B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

daher

Meaning

for this reason; as a result

Example

She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.

Sie war die beste Kandidatin, daher wurde sie für den Job ausgewählt.

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.

B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

Humor

Meaning

The quality of being amusing or entertaining.

Example

His sense of humor always lightens the mood.

Sein Sinn für Humor erhellt die Stimmung immer.

C1 adjective /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/

halting

zögerlich

Meaning

slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence

Example

She gave a halting reply during the interview.

Sie gab eine zögerliche Antwort während des Interviews.

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.

B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

Handwerkskunst

Meaning

an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work

Example

The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.

Der lokale Markt zeigte wunderschöne Handwerkskunst, die von geschickten Handwerkern aus der Region hergestellt wurde.

C2 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.

C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

frontal

Meaning

directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision

Example

The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.

Die beiden Autos sind an der Kreuzung frontal zusammengestoßen.

C2 noun /hæɡ/

Hag

hexe

Meaning

an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch

Example

In the fairy tale, the wicked hag lived alone in a cottage deep in the forest.

Im Märchen lebte die böse Hexe allein in einer Hütte tief im Wald.

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 /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/

hibernate

winterschlafen

Meaning

To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.

Example

Bears hibernate in caves during the winter.

Bären halten im Winter Winterschlaf in Höhlen.

C2 noun /ˌhjuː.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

humification

Humifikation

Meaning

The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.

Example

Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.

Humifikation verbessert die Bodenstruktur und Fruchtbarkeit.

C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

Landwirtschaft und Viehzucht

Meaning

The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.

Example

Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.

Richtige landwirtschaftliche Techniken verbessern die Gesundheit des Viehbestandes.

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.

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 /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.

C2 noun /ˈhelmz.mən/

Helmsman

Steuermann; Kapitän

Meaning

a person who steers a ship or boat; the person at the helm of a vessel

Example

The experienced helmsman skillfully guided the yacht through the narrow channel during the storm.

Der erfahrene Steuermann steuerte das Yacht geschickt durch den engen Kanal während des Sturms.

B2 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

gefährlich

Meaning

Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful

Example

Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.

Gefährliche Schadstoffe erhöhen Gesundheitsrisiken.

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.

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.

A1 noun, numeral /ˈhʌndrəd/

hundred

hundert

Meaning

the number 100

Example

There are a hundred students in the hall.

Es gibt hundert Schüler im Saal.

B1 noun হ্যান্ড এক্সারসাইজেস

hand exercises

Handübungen

Meaning

Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.

Example

Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery.

Regelmäßige Handübungen sind entscheidend für die Muskelregeneration.

A2 verb /hɜːrt/

hurt

verletzen

Meaning

to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally

Example

My back hurts from sitting too long.

Mein Rücken tut weh, weil ich zu lange gesessen habe.

C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

Eintopf

Meaning

A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together

Example

She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.

Sie hat ein köstliches Hotch Potch mit Reis, Linsen und Gemüse gemacht.

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.

C1 noun /həˌluː.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Hallucination

Halluzination; Wahrnehmung von etwas, das nicht vorhanden ist

Meaning

an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present; a false or distorted perception

Example

The patient experienced visual hallucinations as a side effect of the medication.

Der Patient erlebte visuelle Halluzinationen als Nebenwirkung des Medikaments.

B2 noun /er/

Heir

Erbe

Meaning

a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death

Example

The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.

Der junge Prinz war der rechtmäßige Erbe des Throns und würde eines Tages König werden.

C2 noun /ˈhoʊl.stər/

holster

Holster

Meaning

A holder or case for carrying a gun, typically worn on a belt or shoulder.

Example

The sheriff kept his revolver in a leather holster.

Der Sheriff bewahrte seinen Revolver in einem Lederholster auf.

A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

Hey

Meaning

used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone

Example

Hey, how are you doing today?

Hey, wie geht es dir heute?

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.

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.

B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

Ernte

Meaning

The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.

Example

Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.

Unregulierte Ernte beeinflusst die Biodiversität der Ozeane.

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 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.

C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

kopfüber

Meaning

With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.

Example

She rushed headlong into the new project.

Sie stürzte sich kopfüber in das neue Projekt.

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.

C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtənt/

habitant

Bewohner

Meaning

An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.

Example

The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming.

Die Bewohner des Dorfes waren freundlich und einladend.

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.

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.

B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

einstellen

Meaning

to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services

Example

The company will hire new employees next month.

Das Unternehmen wird nächsten Monat neue Mitarbeiter einstellen.

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 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

hart; rau; grausam; streng

Meaning

unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe

Example

The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.

Der Lehrer gab harte Kritik an meiner Arbeit.

C2 verb /həˈmɑː.dʒə.naɪz/

homogenize

homogenisieren

Meaning

To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.

Example

The company tried to homogenize its products across global markets.

Das Unternehmen versuchte, seine Produkte auf globalen Märkten zu homogenisieren.

A2 noun /haɪt/

height

höhe

Meaning

the measurement of someone or something from base to top

Example

The height of the tower impressed the visitors.

Die Höhe des Turms beeindruckte die Besucher.

B1 verb /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

highlight

hervorheben

Meaning

to emphasize or make something stand out

Example

The teacher highlighted the most important points in the text.

Der Lehrer hat die wichtigsten Punkte im Text hervorgehoben.

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.

C1 verb /ˈheɪsən/

hasten

beschleunigen

Meaning

To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.

Example

He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.

Er beeilte sich, seine Arbeit vor der Frist zu beenden.

C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

Sehnsucht

Meaning

a strong desire or craving for something.

Example

She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.

Sie hatte spät in der Nacht eine Sehnsucht nach Schokolade.

C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛmərɪdʒ/

hemorrhage

Hämorrhagie

Meaning

A significant loss of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, or to lose blood heavily.

Example

The patient suffered a severe brain hemorrhage.

Der Patient erlitt eine schwere Gehirnblutung.

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.

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 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.

B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Humid

feucht; nass

Meaning

containing moisture; damp; moist;

Example

The humid climate makes it feel hotter than it actually is.

Das feuchte Klima lässt es heißer erscheinen, als es tatsächlich ist.

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

harmlos; unschuldig; sicher

Meaning

not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe

Example

The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.

Die Schlange sieht gefährlich aus, aber sie ist tatsächlich harmlos.

C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

Hubris

Meaning

excessive pride or self-confidence

Example

His hubris led to his downfall.

Sein Hubris führte zu seinem Fall.

C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

Scherz; Täuschung; Betrug

Meaning

a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people

Example

The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.

Die Nachrichten über Außerirdische, die landen, entpuppten sich als ein ausgeklügelter Scherz, der von Scherzbolden gemacht wurde.

B1 noun /hjuːˈmænɪti/

humanity

Menschlichkeit

Meaning

the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively

Example

Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity.

Freundlichkeit ist eine der größten Ausdrucksformen der Menschlichkeit.

C1 adjective /ˈhæɡ.ərd/

Haggard

abgemagert und krank aussehen, besonders durch Müdigkeit, Sorge oder Leid

Meaning

looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering

Example

After working three nights without sleep, he looked haggard.

Nach drei Nächten ohne Schlaf sah er abgemagert aus.

C2 noun /hʊˈzɑːr/

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 adjective /ˈɒnərəbəl/

honourable

ehrenhaft

Meaning

deserving respect or admiration because of moral integrity; showing honesty and fairness

Example

She is known as an honourable leader who always keeps her promises.

Sie ist als eine ehrenhafte Führungspersönlichkeit bekannt, die immer ihre Versprechen hält.