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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.
A2 verb /hʌnt/

hunt

jagen
Meaning
to chase and kill wild animals; to search for something
Example
The tigers hunt their prey at night.
Die Tiger jagen ihre Beute in der Nacht.
C2 adjective /həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

homologous

homolog (Struktur)
Meaning
Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.
Example
The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures.
Die Flügel von Fledermäusen und die Arme von Menschen sind homologe Strukturen.
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 /haɪˈdrɒl.ɪ.sɪs/

hydrolysis

Hydrolyse
Meaning
A chemical process that breaks down compounds by adding water, splitting complex molecules into simpler forms.
Example
Hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler forms.
Hydrolyse spaltet komplexe Moleküle in einfachere Formen.
C1 adjective /ˈhæb.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Habitable

bewohnbar
Meaning
suitable or good enough to live in
Example
The planet Mars may become habitable in the future.
Der Planet Mars könnte in der Zukunft bewohnbar werden.
A2 verb /hʌɡ/

hug

umarmen
Meaning
to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort
Example
She hugged her friend before leaving for the airport.
Sie umarmte ihre Freundin, bevor sie zum Flughafen ging.
C1 noun /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

humility

Demut
Meaning
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Example
She accepted the award with grace and humility.
Sie nahm den Preis mit Anmut und Demut an.
B1 noun /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/

headline

Schlagzeile
Meaning
The title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.
Example
The scandal made front-page headlines.
Der Skandal machte Schlagzeilen auf der Titelseite.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪ.weɪ/

highway

Autobahn
Meaning
A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
Example
The highway was blocked due to an accident.
Die Autobahn war aufgrund eines Unfalls blockiert.
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 /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.
C2 noun /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ or /hɪˈdʒaɪrə/

hegira

Exodus, Migration
Meaning
a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation
Example
The refugees began their hegira across the desert.
Die Flüchtlinge begannen ihre Exodus durch die Wüste.
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

Eile; Hast
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
In seiner Eile, den Zug zu erwischen, vergaß er, seine Brieftasche vom Tisch zu nehmen.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

Betrug; verdächtige Aktivität; unethisches Verhalten; Täuschung
Meaning
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
Example
The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.
Die Prüfung hat Betrug in den finanziellen Aufzeichnungen des Unternehmens aufgedeckt.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

hyperkritisch
Meaning
Excessively or unreasonably critical.
Example
The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.
Der Lehrer war oft hyperkritisch gegenüber kleinen Fehlern.
C2 adjective hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk

heuristic

heuristisch
Meaning
Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; experimental learning approach.
Example
Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.
Lehrer verwenden heuristische Techniken, um selbstständiges Lernen zu fördern.
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.
A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

heißes Getränk
Meaning
a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort
Example
I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.
Ich bevorzuge ein heißes Getränk wie Tee oder Kaffee am Morgen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

Hubschrauber
Meaning
an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically
Example
The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.
Der Hubschrauber landete sicher auf dem Krankenhausdach.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

zögerlich; unsicher; widerwillig
Meaning
uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance
Example
She was hesitant to accept the job offer.
Sie war zögerlich, das Jobangebot anzunehmen.
A2 adjective ˈhjuː.mən

human

menschlich
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.
Example
Human values shape social systems.
Menschliche Werte prägen soziale Systeme.
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?
C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

Rückblick
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
Mit dem Vorteil des Rückblicks erkannten wir, dass die Entscheidung ein Fehler war.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

schlagen
Meaning
to strike; to reach a target
Example
He hit the ball with the bat.
Er hat den Ball mit dem Schläger geschlagen.
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 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 /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.
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zənz/

horizons

Horizonte
Meaning
The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.
Example
The telescope opens new horizons for astronomy.
Das Teleskop öffnet neue Horizonte für die Astronomie.
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.
B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

Bienenstock; ein Ort voller Aktivität
Meaning
a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity
Example
The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.
Der Garten summte vor Aktivität, während die Bienen hin und her flogen von ihrem Bienenstock.
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.
B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

Hauptquartier
Meaning
The main office or center of operations of an organization.
Example
The company’s headquarters is located in New York.
Das Hauptquartier des Unternehmens befindet sich in New York.
A1 noun /ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/

homework

hausaufgabe
Meaning
schoolwork that a student does at home
Example
I need to finish my math homework before dinner.
Ich muss meine Mathe-Hausaufgabe vor dem Abendessen beenden.
B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

Handhabung
Meaning
the act of managing or dealing with something or someone
Example
His handling of the situation was impressive.
Seine Handhabung der Situation war beeindruckend.
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.
C1 noun /helm/

Helm

Steuer
Meaning
a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat; a position of leadership or control
Example
The experienced captain took the helm and expertly navigated the ship through the storm.
Der erfahrene Kapitän übernahm das Steuer und navigierte das Schiff geschickt durch den Sturm.
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 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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

Henne
Meaning
female chicken
Example
The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.
Die Henne legte frische Eier im Nest.
C1 adjective /ˈhæk.nid/

hackneyed

abgedroschen
Meaning
Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.
Example
The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience.
Die Rede war voll von abgedroschenen Phrasen, die das Publikum nicht inspirierten.
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.
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.
C2 verb /həˈbɪtʃuˌeɪt/

habituate

gewöhnen
Meaning
to make someone accustomed to something
Example
The monks habituated themselves to meditation.
Die Mönche gewöhnten sich an die Meditation.
B2 noun /hiːl/

Heel

Ferse
Meaning
the back part of the human foot below the ankle
Example
She wore shoes with high heels to the party.
Sie trug hohe Absätze zu der Party.
C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

Nebel
Meaning
a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion
Example
The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.
Der morgendliche Nebel löste sich allmählich auf, als die Sonne höher am Himmel stieg.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

Eremitage
Meaning
A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.
Example
The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.
Der Mönch verbrachte Jahre in einem Eremitage tief im Wald.
C2 noun /ˈhæknɪ/

hackney

Leihpferd, abgedroschen
Meaning
a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite
Example
The old hackney was still pulling the carriage.
Das alte Leihpferd zog immer noch die Kutsche.
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.
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 /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.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər/

horticulture

Gartenbau
Meaning
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
Der Gartenbau spielt eine wichtige Rolle bei der Produktion von Obst, Gemüse und Zierpflanzen.
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.
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 noun /ˈhʌni/

Honey

Honig
Meaning
a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar
Example
I like to add honey to my tea.
Ich mag es, Honig in meinen Tee zu geben.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

ermahnend
Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
Die ermahnenden Worte des Managers motivierten das Team, härter zu arbeiten.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

heuchlerisch
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
Es ist heuchlerisch, Ehrlichkeit zu predigen, während man selbst lügt.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

ständig meckern
Meaning
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
Example
She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.
Sie hörte nicht auf, ständig über die Fehler, die ich gemacht habe, zu meckern.
C1 adverb /ˈheɪs.tɪ.li/

Hastily

eilig
Meaning
in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly
Example
She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport.
Sie packte eilig ihre Taschen, bevor sie zum Flughafen ging.
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.
C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

Hämophilie
Meaning
A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.
Example
Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.
Die Behandlung der Hämophilie profitiert von genetischer Bearbeitung.
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrniə/

hernia

hernia
Meaning
A medical condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue holding it in place.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte ihm eine Leistenhernie.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊli/

Holy

heilig; Gott oder religiösen Zwecken geweiht; moralisch und spirituell ausgezeichnet
Meaning
sacred; dedicated to God or religious purposes; morally and spiritually excellent
Example
The holy shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.
Der heilige Schrein zieht jedes Jahr Tausende von Pilgern an.
C2 noun /ˌhɛtərəʤəˈniːɪti/

heterogeneity

Heterogenität
Meaning
the quality or state of being diverse in character or content
Example
The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique.
Die kulturelle Heterogenität der Stadt macht sie lebendig und einzigartig.
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.
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 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

Hexapod
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete einen Hexapoden, der auf dem Blatt kroch.
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 adverb /ˈhaɪli/

highly

hoch
Meaning
to a great degree; very
Example
She is highly respected in her field.
Sie wird in ihrem Bereich hoch respektiert.
C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

weitverbreitete Zerstörung; große Verwirrung oder Unordnung; Chaos
Meaning
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos
Example
The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.
Der Hurrikan richtete in den Küstenstädten große Zerstörung an und zerstörte Häuser und Geschäfte.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

Sehnsucht, Verlangen
Meaning
a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something
Example
After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.
Nach Jahren im Ausland entwickelte sie ein tiefes Verlangen nach der traditionellen Küche ihrer Heimat.
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 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

Gefahr; Risiko
Meaning
a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety
Example
Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.
Rauchen ist eine ernsthafte Gesundheitsgefahr, die zu Lungenkrebs und Herzerkrankungen führen kann.
A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

Krankenhaus
Meaning
an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment
Example
He was taken to the hospital after the accident.
Er wurde nach dem Unfall ins Krankenhaus gebracht.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/

hardware

Hardware
Meaning
the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor
Example
The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance.
Das Unternehmen hat seine Computerhardware aufgerüstet, um die Leistung zu verbessern.
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 /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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

Flur
Meaning
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
Example
The kids left their shoes in the hallway.
Die Kinder haben ihre Schuhe im Flur gelassen.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhɔɪdən/

hoyden

wilder junge
Meaning
a boisterous or tomboyish girl
Example
The hoyden preferred climbing trees to playing with dolls.
Das wilde Mädchen kletterte lieber auf Bäume als mit Puppen zu spielen.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌhɛtərəʊˈmɔːrfɪk/

heteromorphic

heteromorph
Meaning
Having different forms or shapes, especially in the same species or organism.
Example
Butterflies are heteromorphic during their life cycle, changing forms from larva to adult.
Schmetterlinge sind heteromorph während ihres Lebenszyklus und ändern ihre Form von der Larve zum Erwachsenen.
B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

in der Luft an einem Ort schweben, ohne sich vorwärts oder rückwärts zu bewegen
Meaning
to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward
Example
The helicopter hovered over the city.
Der Hubschrauber schwebte über der Stadt.
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.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrtən/

hearten

ermutigen
Meaning
To give courage, confidence, or hope.
Example
The teacher’s encouragement heartened the students.
Die Ermutigung des Lehrers gab den Schülern Mut.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

hausgemacht
Meaning
Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.
Example
She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.
Sie trug ein hausgemachtes Kleid zum Dorffest.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Hopeful

hoffnungsvoll
Meaning
feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic
Example
He remained hopeful despite the challenges.
Er blieb hoffnungsvoll trotz der Herausforderungen.
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒmɪtər/

hydrometer

Hydrometer
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.
Example
The brewer used a hydrometer to test the sugar content of the solution.
Der Brauer benutzte ein Hydrometer, um den Zuckergehalt der Lösung zu testen.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Harbinger

Vorbote
Meaning
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner of something
Example
The first robin of spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather to come.
Der erste Rotkehlchen des Frühlings wird oft als Vorbote für wärmeres Wetter betrachtet.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

wirres Durcheinander; ein Haufen gemischter Dinge
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
Das Zimmer war ein wirres Durcheinander aus alten Möbeln, Büchern und zufälligen Dekorationen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrdi/

hardy

robust, widerstandsfähig
Meaning
Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.
Example
Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter.
Robuste Pflanzen können den harten Winter überstehen.
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

lustig; amüsant; zum Lachen bringend;
Meaning
funny; amusing; causing laughter;
Example
His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.
Seine lustigen Geschichten bringen immer alle zum Lachen.