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C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

Hornisse
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
Die Hornisse baute ihr Nest unter dem Dach.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

Hafen
Meaning
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge
Example
The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.
Die Fischerei-Boote kehrten sicher zum Hafen zurück, bevor der Sturm die Küste erreichte.
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.
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 noun /ˈheɪ.deɪ/

Hey day

die Blütezeit; die goldene Ära; der Höhepunkt
Meaning
the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time
Example
During her heyday as a singer, she performed in sold-out concerts around the world.
In ihrer Blütezeit als Sängerin trat sie bei ausverkauften Konzerten auf der ganzen Welt auf.
B1 noun /hoʊst/

Host

Gastgeber; jemand, der andere Gäste empfängt oder unterhält; eine große Anzahl von Dingen
Meaning
a person who receives or entertains other people as guests; a large number of things
Example
The gracious host welcomed all the guests with warm smiles and refreshments.
Der freundliche Gastgeber begrüßte alle Gäste mit warmen Lächeln und Erfrischungen.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/

Homage

Huldigung; Respekt; Ehrung
Meaning
special honor or respect shown publicly; tribute paid to someone in recognition of their merit
Example
The memorial service was a touching homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
Die Gedenkveranstaltung war eine ergreifende Huldigung an die tapferen Soldaten, die ihr Leben opferten.
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.
B2 adverb /hɪˈstɒrɪkli/

historically

historisch
Meaning
in a way that relates to history or past events
Example
Historically, this city was a major trade center.
Historisch gesehen war diese Stadt ein wichtiger Handelsplatz.
C1 noun /ˈhɔː.kər/

Hawker

Straßenverkäufer
Meaning
a person who travels about selling goods, typically from door to door or on the street
Example
The hawker sold fresh fruits from his cart.
Der Straßenverkäufer verkaufte frisches Obst aus seinem Wagen.
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.
B1 noun/verb /hɪnt/

hint

Hinweis
Meaning
a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly
Example
She gave me a hint about the surprise party.
Sie gab mir einen Hinweis auf die Überraschungsparty.
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.
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.
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 /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 adjective /ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/

hydroponic

hydroponisch
Meaning
Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.
Example
Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil.
Hydroponische Landwirtschaft ermöglicht es den Pflanzen, ohne Erde zu wachsen.
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.
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.
A1 adjective /haɪ/

high

hoch
Meaning
At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.
Example
The mountain peak is very high.
Der Gipfel des Berges ist sehr hoch.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/

Hostage

Geisel
Meaning
a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition; captive
Example
The police negotiated carefully to secure the release of all hostages unharmed.
Die Polizei verhandelte sorgfältig, um die Freilassung aller Geiseln unversehrt zu sichern.
A2 noun /ˈheəkʌt/

haircut

Haarschnitt
Meaning
the act or style of cutting hair
Example
I got a haircut before the wedding.
Ich habe mir vor der Hochzeit einen Haarschnitt machen lassen.
B2 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.
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.
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.
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 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 /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.
A1 pronoun /hɪm/

him

ihn
Meaning
Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned.
Example
I saw him at the park yesterday.
Ich habe ihn gestern im Park gesehen.
C2 noun, verb /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

hamstring

Sehne an der Rückseite des Oberschenkels; als Verb, jemanden oder etwas stark einschränken oder die Wirksamkeit erheblich verringern
Meaning
a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.
Example
Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.
Haushaltskürzungen haben die Pläne der Organisation geschwächt.
A2 noun ˈhæpɪnəs

happiness

Glück
Meaning
The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy.
Example
Happiness lies in enjoying the small things in life.
Glück liegt im Genießen der kleinen Dinge im Leben.
A2 verb /haɪd/

hide

verstecken
Meaning
to put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view
Example
Children like to hide during games.
Kinder verstecken sich gerne beim Spielen.
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 /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

Hubris
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
Sein Hubris führte zu seinem Fall.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhɒthɛd/

hothead

Jähzornige Person
Meaning
a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry
Example
He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments.
Er ist so ein jähzorniger Mensch, dass er oft Streitereien anfängt.
C2 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.
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.
C1 noun /hɪm/

hymn

Hymne
Meaning
A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.
Example
The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service.
Die Gemeinde sang während des Morgen-Gottesdienstes eine Hymne.
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 noun /ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

habitude

Gewohnheit, Brauch
Meaning
a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice
Example
He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city.
Er lebte in einer ruhigen Gewohnheit, um das Geräusch der Stadt zu vermeiden.
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.
C1 verb /hɔːl/

haul

ziehen
Meaning
to pull or drag something heavy with effort
Example
The workers hauled the boxes into the truck.
Die Arbeiter zogen die Kisten in den Lastwagen.
C2 adjective /hɜːrˈbeɪʃəs/

herbaceous

krautartig
Meaning
Relating to or resembling herbs; plants with soft, non-woody stems.
Example
The garden was filled with herbaceous plants that thrived in the summer.
Der Garten war mit krautartigen Pflanzen gefüllt, die im Sommer gedeihen.
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.
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.
C1 noun ˈhɪn.drəns

hindrance

hindernis
Meaning
Something that creates difficulties or delays in progress.
Example
Lack of funds was a major hindrance to the project.
Der Mangel an Mitteln war ein großes Hindernis für das Projekt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /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.
A1 interjection /hɑː/

ha

Ha! (Ausdruck von Überraschung oder Freude)
Meaning
used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph
Example
Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us.
Ha! Ich wusste, dass du nicht widerstehen kannst, dich uns anzuschließen.
C2 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 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hanger

Kleiderbügel
Meaning
a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, used to hang up clothes
Example
She hung her dress on a wooden hanger to prevent it from getting wrinkled.
Sie hängte ihr Kleid auf einen Holzkleiderbügel, um es vor dem Zerknittern zu bewahren.
A1 pronoun /hɜːr/

her

sie
Meaning
used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw her at the park yesterday.
Ich habe sie gestern im Park gesehen.
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.
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.
B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

Herde
Meaning
a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.
Example
The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.
Der Hirte trieb die Schafe in den Stall.
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

Herbizid
Meaning
A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.
Example
Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds.
Bauern verwendeten Herbizide, um ihre Pflanzen vor invasiven Unkräutern zu schützen.
C2 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.
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.
B2 noun /həˈræsmənt/

harassment

Belästigung
Meaning
aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort
Example
The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.
Das Unternehmen hat eine strenge Richtlinie gegen Belästigung am Arbeitsplatz.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌrɛndɪŋ/

heartrending

herzzerreißend
Meaning
Causing great sadness or distress; very moving emotionally.
Example
The documentary showed heartrending scenes of war victims.
Die Dokumentation zeigte herzzerreißende Szenen von Kriegsopfern.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːstəlri/

hostelry

Gasthaus
Meaning
An inn or lodging place, especially one for travelers.
Example
They stayed at a small hostelry near the mountains.
Sie übernachteten in einem kleinen Gasthaus in der Nähe der Berge.
C1 adjective /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

hypnotic

hypnotisch
Meaning
Producing sleep or a trance-like state; mesmerizing.
Example
The music had a hypnotic effect on the audience.
Die Musik hatte einen hypnotischen Effekt auf das Publikum.
C2 noun /ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

herpetologist

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

hubbub

lärm
Meaning
a loud noise caused by a crowd of people talking or shouting
Example
There was a hubbub in the market as the sale began.
Es gab einen Lärm auf dem Markt, als der Verkauf begann.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪtən/

heighten

steigern
Meaning
to make or become greater in intensity or degree
Example
The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room.
Die Ankündigung diente dazu, die Aufregung im Raum zu steigern.
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.
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

schneiden
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
Die Arbeiter schnitten Stämme, um die Hütte zu bauen.
A2 adverb /ˈhɑːd.li/

Hardly

kaum; fast nicht; kaum zu glauben
Meaning
scarcely; barely; almost not at all
Example
I could hardly believe what I was seeing.
Ich konnte kaum glauben, was ich sah.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhev.ən/

Heaven

Himmel
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God and the angels; a place of eternal happiness
Example
Many people believe that good souls go to heaven after they pass away from this world.
Viele Menschen glauben, dass gute Seelen nach dem Tod in den Himmel gehen.
C1 adjective /ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs/

homogeneous

homogen, einheitlich
Meaning
Of the same kind; alike.
Example
The team was not homogeneous in their skills.
Das Team war in ihren Fähigkeiten nicht homogen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/

Homicide

mord
Meaning
the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder
Example
The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.
Der Detektiv wurde beauftragt, den Mord zu untersuchen, der letzte Nacht im Stadtzentrum passiert ist.
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.
A1 noun /hæt/

Hat

Hut
Meaning
a covering for the head, typically with a brim and worn outdoors
Example
He always wears a hat when working in the garden.
Er trägt immer einen Hut, wenn er im Garten arbeitet.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/

headstrong

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

Horse

Pferd
Meaning
a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads
Example
The horse galloped across the field with great speed.
Das Pferd galoppierte mit großer Geschwindigkeit über das Feld.
A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

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

hope

hoffen
Meaning
to expect and desire that something will happen
Example
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
Ich hoffe, dass es morgen nicht regnet.
A2 noun /hɪl/

Hill

Hügel; Anhöhe
Meaning
a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
Example
The children enjoyed rolling down the grassy hill behind their house during summer vacation.
Die Kinder hatten Spaß, den grasbewachsenen Hügel hinter ihrem Haus während der Sommerferien hinunterzurollen.
B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

Ehrlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being truthful and sincere
Example
Honesty is the best policy in all situations.
Ehrlichkeit ist die beste Politik in allen Situationen.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/

highbrow

intellektuell überlegen
Meaning
intellectually superior or cultured; often describing art, literature, or activities appealing to intellectual tastes
Example
The museum is known for its highbrow exhibitions.
Das Museum ist bekannt für seine intellektuellen Ausstellungen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

housing

unterkunft
Meaning
buildings or structures where people live; accommodation
Example
The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone.
Die Regierung arbeitet daran, für alle erschwingliche Unterkünfte bereitzustellen.
B2 adjective /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

pflanzlich
Meaning
Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.
Example
Herbal remedies were widely used here.
Hier wurden Kräuterheilmittel weit verbreitet verwendet.
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 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 /hɔːɡ plʌm/

Hog plum

Hog-Pflaume
Meaning
tropical fruit with yellow skin and sour taste
Example
Hog plums are often used to make pickles and chutneys.
Hog-Pflaumen werden oft verwendet, um eingelegte Früchte und Chutneys zu machen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhɪlək/

hillock

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

housebreaking

Hausfriedensbruch
Meaning
the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal
Example
The thief was arrested for housebreaking.
Der Dieb wurde wegen Hausfriedensbruchs verhaftet.
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 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

Heraldo
Meaning
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
Example
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
Die blühenden Blumen verkünden die Ankunft des Frühlings.
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 /hʌm/

Hum

brummen
Meaning
a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound
Example
The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.
Das ständige Brummen der Klimaanlage half ihr, friedlich einzuschlafen.
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 noun /ˈhɔːrn.bɪl/

Hornbill

Hornbill Vogel
Meaning
a large tropical bird with a large curved beak and often a horn-like projection
Example
The colorful hornbill perched on the highest branch.
Der bunte Hornbill saß auf dem höchsten Ast.
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 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.
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.