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B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

hispanisch / spanischsprachig
Meaning
relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.
Example
She studies Hispanic culture and language.
Sie studiert hispanische Kultur und Sprache.
B2 noun, adjective /hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

humanitarian

humanitär
Meaning
A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.
Example
The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.
Die Organisation leistet humanitäre Hilfe für Katastrophenopfer.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndrɪæk/

hypochondriac

Hypochonder
Meaning
a person who is excessively worried about having a serious illness
Example
She is a hypochondriac who visits the doctor every week.
Sie ist ein Hypochonder, der jede Woche zum Arzt geht.
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.
A2 noun ˈhɪs.tər.i

History

Geschichte
Meaning
The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage.
Example
The history of ancient civilizations fascinates scholars.
Die Geschichte antiker Zivilisationen fasziniert Gelehrte.
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.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈhæpɪli/

happily

glücklich
Meaning
in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction
Example
The children played happily in the garden.
Die Kinder spielten glücklich im Garten.
C2 verb /ˈhæri/

harry

belästigen, angreifen
Meaning
to constantly attack, harass, or annoy
Example
The army harried the enemy with sudden raids.
Die Armee überfiel den Feind mit plötzlichen Raids.
C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

nörgeln
Meaning
To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).
Example
He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.
Er fühlte sich von seiner übermäßig kontrollierenden Frau beherrscht.
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.
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.
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.
A2 adverb, conjunction /haʊˈɛvər/

however

jedoch
Meaning
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said
Example
The journey was long; however, it was enjoyable.
Die Reise war lang; jedoch war sie angenehm.
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.
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 noun /ˌhaɪpəkəˈnektɪvɪti/

hyperconnectivity

Hyperkonnektivität
Meaning
The state of being extensively connected to other people, places, information, etc., through digital technology.
Example
Hyperconnectivity has changed the dynamics of human interaction.
Hyperkonnektivität hat die Dynamik der menschlichen Interaktion verändert.
C2 verb /ˈhɜːrtl/

hurtle

rasen
Meaning
To move or cause to move at great speed, often in a dangerous way.
Example
The car hurtled down the mountain road.
Das Auto raste die Bergstraße hinunter.
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 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

waagerecht
Meaning
parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side
Example
The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.
Der Tisch muss waagerecht sein, damit das Glas nicht rutscht.
B1 verb/noun /haɪk/

hike

wandern / Erhöhung
Meaning
To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).
Example
We decided to hike in the hills this weekend.
Wir haben beschlossen, dieses Wochenende in den Hügeln zu wandern.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhæk.ni ˈkær.ɪdʒ/

Hackney carriage

Taxi
Meaning
A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire
Example
I called a hackney carriage to get to the airport.
Ich rief ein Taxi, um zum Flughafen zu gelangen.
A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

Feiertag
Meaning
A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.
Example
We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.
Wir planen eine Reise während der Sommerferien.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

hohl; leer;
Meaning
having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere
Example
The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.
Der hohle Baumstamm bot kleinen Tieren Unterschlupf.
B2 adjective /hɑːrˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

harmonious

harmonisch, abgestimmt, einheitlich
Meaning
Characterized by agreement or concord; forming a pleasing or consistent whole.
Example
A harmonious work environment boosts productivity.
Ein harmonisches Arbeitsumfeld steigert die Produktivität.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

hypnotismus
Meaning
The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.
Example
He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.
Er studierte Hypnotismus als Teil seines Psychologiestudiums.
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 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.
B1 adjective /ˈhɪd.ən/

Hidden

versteckt; geheim; unsichtbar
Meaning
concealed from view; kept secret; not visible or apparent
Example
There was a hidden camera in the room.
Es gab eine versteckte Kamera im Raum.
A1 noun /hænd/

Hand

Hand
Meaning
the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb
Example
He raised his hand to ask a question.
Er hob seine Hand, um eine Frage zu stellen.
B2 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 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 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.
A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

Ehemann
Meaning
A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.
Example
Her husband is very supportive of her career.
Ihr Ehemann ist sehr unterstützend in ihrer Karriere.
C2 verb /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

hypothecate

hypothekieren
Meaning
to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.
Example
The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan.
Das Unternehmen hat seine Vermögenswerte beliehen, um das Darlehen abzusichern.
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.
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.
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 /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.
C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

erfahren und zäh
Meaning
tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship
Example
The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.
Der erfahrene Detektiv zeigte keine Überraschung am Tatort.
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.
B2 adjective haɪˈdʒiː.nɪk

hygienic

hygienisch
Meaning
Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean.
Example
Maintaining hygienic conditions in hospitals is crucial.
Die Aufrechterhaltung hygienischer Bedingungen in Krankenhäusern ist entscheidend.
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 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 noun /heə(r)/

Hare

Hase
Meaning
a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit
Example
The hare quickly ran across the field.
Der Hase lief schnell über das Feld.
A2 noun /ˈhɒki/

hockey

hockey
Meaning
a sport played with sticks and a ball or puck on ice or a field
Example
He plays hockey for the national team.
Er spielt Hockey für das nationale Team.
B2 adjective /hɪˈroʊɪk/

heroic

heldenhaft
Meaning
showing great bravery or courage; relating to a hero or heroes
Example
The firefighter made a heroic effort to save the child.
Der Feuerwehrmann unternahm einen heldenhaften Versuch, das Kind zu retten.
B2 verb /hæk/

hack

schneiden, unbefugten Zugriff auf ein Computersystem erlangen
Meaning
to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Example
The programmer managed to hack into the system.
Der Programmierer schaffte es, in das System einzubrechen.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

Hochmut
Meaning
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Example
His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.
Sein Hochmut machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈhæŋ.dɔːɡ/

hangdog

beschämt
Meaning
looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.
Example
He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying.
Er gab mir einen beschämten Blick, nachdem er beim Lügen erwischt wurde.
B2 noun /ˈhaʊs boʊt/

House boat

Hausboot
Meaning
a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home
Example
They spent their vacation on a beautiful house boat in the lake.
Sie verbrachten ihren Urlaub auf einem schönen Hausboot im See.
C1 noun /ˈheəˌkʌtər/

haircutter

Friseur
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser
Example
The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut.
Der Friseur hat mir einen guten Haarschnitt gegeben.
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.
A1 noun, adjective /hæf/

half

Hälfte
Meaning
one of two equal parts of something
Example
He ate half of the cake.
Er hat die Hälfte des Kuchens gegessen.
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.
A2 verb /ˈhɜːri/

hurry

sich beeilen
Meaning
to move or act with great speed; to rush
Example
We need to hurry or we'll be late.
Wir müssen uns beeilen, sonst kommen wir zu spät.
B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

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

hexangular

hexagonal
Meaning
Having six angles or corners.
Example
The artist designed a hexangular frame for the mirror.
Der Künstler entwarf einen hexagonalen Rahmen für den Spiegel.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

Gerücht
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
Die Anschuldigungen basierten auf Gerüchten und nicht auf konkreten Beweisen oder Zeugenaussagen.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

eilig; hastig
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
Triff keine hastigen Entscheidungen, wenn du wütend bist.
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.
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.
C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

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

husk

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

homonym

Homonym
Meaning
A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.
Example
The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.
Das Wort 'Flughafen' ist ein Homonym, weil es sowohl einen Ort als auch eine Sportausrüstung bedeuten kann.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

hochkarätig
Meaning
having a lot of attention or public notice
Example
The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.
Der CEO nahm an einer hochkarätigen Konferenz in New York teil.
C2 verb /haɪ/

hie

eilen
Meaning
to go quickly; hasten
Example
He hied to the station to catch the train.
Er eilte zum Bahnhof, um den Zug zu erwischen.
B2 noun /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 pronoun /hiː/

he

er (männlich)
Meaning
used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
He is my best friend.
Er ist mein bester Freund.
C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

Humus
Meaning
The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
Example
The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.
Der Gärtner bereicherte den Boden mit Humus, um das Pflanzenwachstum zu fördern.
B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

Hausunterricht
Meaning
The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.
Example
Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.
Homeschooling ermöglicht es Eltern, die Bildung an die Bedürfnisse ihres Kindes anzupassen.
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 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.
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.
A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

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

have

haben
Meaning
to possess, own, or hold
Example
They have three children.
Sie haben drei Kinder.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

übermäßig dramatisch
Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
Ihre histrionische Reaktion auf das kleine Problem überraschte alle.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪbrɪd/

hybrid

Hybrid
Meaning
a mixture of two different things, often combining the best qualities of both
Example
The car is a hybrid that runs on both electricity and fuel.
Das Auto ist ein Hybrid, das sowohl mit Elektrizität als auch mit Kraftstoff fährt.
C2 noun /ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

honorarium

honorar
Meaning
A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.
Example
The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.
Der Gastdozent erhielt ein Honorar für ihren Vortrag.
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.
B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

Jagd
Meaning
the activity of chasing and killing wild animals
Example
Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries.
Jagd ist in vielen Ländern streng geregelt.
B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

anhalten
Meaning
to stop or bring to a stop
Example
The train suddenly halted at the station.
Der Zug hielt plötzlich am Bahnhof.
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.
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.
A1 interjection /haɪ/

hi

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

hydroelectric

Wasserkraft
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
Das Land hat stark in Wasserkraftwerke investiert.
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
B1 noun /ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

handwriting

handschrift
Meaning
the style or manner of writing by hand.
Example
Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read.
Ihre Handschrift ist sehr ordentlich und leicht zu lesen.
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.
C2 noun /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

inneres Gleichgewicht des Körpers, physiologische Stabilität durch physiologische Prozesse aufrechterhalten
Meaning
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Example
The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.
Der menschliche Körper erhält die Homöostase durch Temperaturregulation.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrkən/

hearken

aufmerksam hören
Meaning
To listen attentively; to give heed.
Example
He would hearken to his mentor’s advice before making decisions.
Er würde aufmerksam auf die Ratschläge seines Mentors hören, bevor er Entscheidungen trifft.