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C2 noun /ˈhʌk.stər/

huckster

Marktschreier
Meaning
A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.
Example
The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.
Der Marktschreier bewarb laut seine Waren auf dem belebten Markt.
C1 noun /hjuː/

hue

Farbe
Meaning
A color or shade.
Example
The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.
Der Künstler wählte einen sanften blauen Farbton für den Hintergrund.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

Hilfsarbeiter
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
Der Söldner wurde als einfacher hireling ohne wahre Loyalität entlassen.
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 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.
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 ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

lebensraum
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
Wissenschaftler stellen sich Habitate auf dem Mond vor.
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.
B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

Heimatland
Meaning
a person's native country or region
Example
She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.
Sie kehrte nach zehn Jahren im Ausland in ihr Heimatland zurück.
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.
B1 verb /ˈhɛdɪŋ/

heading

steuern
Meaning
Moving in a particular direction.
Example
The ship is heading toward Antarctica.
Das Schiff steuert in Richtung Antarktis.
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.
B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

schlüpfen
Meaning
to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan
Example
The bird will hatch from its egg soon.
Der Vogel wird bald aus seinem Ei schlüpfen.
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 /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.
A1 adjective /hɒt/

Hot

heiß; warm; glühend;
Meaning
having high temperature; warm; heated;
Example
The coffee is too hot to drink.
Der Kaffee ist zu heiß, um ihn zu trinken.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

gesundheitsfördernd
Meaning
Promoting good health; beneficial to health.
Example
A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
Eine gesundheitsfördernde Diät umfasst frisches Obst und Gemüse.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

Hedonist
Meaning
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
Example
She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.
Sie wurde als Hedonist bezeichnet, weil sie immer das Vergnügen über die Pflicht stellte.
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.
B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

Horn
Meaning
a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument
Example
The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.
Das Nashorn benutzte sein Horn zur Selbstverteidigung.
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 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.
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.
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 noun /haʊnd/

Hound

Jagdhund
Meaning
a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell
Example
The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.
Der Bloodhound verfolgte die Spur durch den dichten Wald.
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.
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 noun /hɜːrs/

Hearse

Leichenwagen;
Meaning
a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral; a funeral car
Example
The black hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery, followed by a procession of mourners.
Der schwarze Leichenwagen fuhr langsam zum Friedhof, gefolgt von einer Prozession von Trauernden.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

Handkerchief

taschentuch
Meaning
a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face
Example
She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse.
Sie trägt immer ein sauberes Taschentuch in ihrer Tasche.
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.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/

hydrogen

Wasserstoff
Meaning
a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas that is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe
Example
Hydrogen is used as a clean fuel in many energy systems.
Wasserstoff wird in vielen Energiesystemen als sauberer Brennstoff verwendet.
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

hypnotisieren
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
Der Zauberer versuchte, das Publikum zu hypnotisieren.
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.
B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

Falke
Meaning
a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting
Example
The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.
Der Falke flog hoch über das Feld und suchte nach Beute.
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.
C1 noun /ˈheɪˌdeɪ/

heyday

Blütezeit
Meaning
The period of greatest success, popularity, or power.
Example
In its heyday, the company dominated the market.
In seiner Blütezeit dominierte das Unternehmen den Markt.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtənsi/

hesitancy

Zögern
Meaning
The tendency to pause or delay due to uncertainty or fear.
Example
His hesitancy in answering made everyone doubt his confidence.
Seine Zögerlichkeit bei der Antwort ließ alle an seinem Selbstvertrauen zweifeln.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

Zufluchtsort
Meaning
A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.
Example
The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.
Die Hütte im Wald war ihr geheimer Zufluchtsort.
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.
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 /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

eine Person, die in Einsamkeit als religiöse Disziplin lebt; jemand, der sich von der Gesellschaft zurückzieht
Meaning
a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society
Example
The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.
Der alte Eremit lebte alleine in einer kleinen Hütte tief in den Bergen, fernab der Zivilisation.
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.
C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

sich abmühen / sich schnell bewegen
Meaning
to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something
Example
She had to hustle to finish the project on time.
Sie musste sich abmühen, um das Projekt rechtzeitig zu beenden.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊˈfoʊbiə/

hydrophobia

Hydrophobie
Meaning
Extreme or irrational fear of water; historically, another name for rabies.
Example
After being bitten by a stray dog, the man was treated for hydrophobia.
Nachdem er von einem streunenden Hund gebissen wurde, wurde der Mann wegen Hydrophobie behandelt.
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 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

einfach und gemütlich; unprätentiös; schlicht im Aussehen; gemütlich und vertraut
Meaning
simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar
Example
She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.
Sie genoss die heimelige Atmosphäre des kleinen Cafés.
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.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

Hierarchie
Meaning
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.
Example
The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.
Die Unternehmenshierarchie bestimmt, wer die endgültige Entscheidung trifft.
B1 verb /hiːl/

heal

heilen
Meaning
to cure; to become healthy again
Example
Time will heal all wounds.
Die Zeit wird alle Wunden heilen.
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 adjective /ˈheɪt.fəl/

Hateful

Hassend
Meaning
causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive
Example
His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings.
Seine hasserfüllten Kommentare verletzten die Gefühle aller.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/

haphazard

planlos
Meaning
Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.
Example
His haphazard approach led to project failure.
Seine planlose Herangehensweise führte zum Projektmisslingen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 noun ˈhɪrəʊ

hero

Held
Meaning
A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
Example
Sydney Carton becomes the ultimate hero through his sacrifice.
Sydney Carton wird durch sein Opfer zum ultimativen Helden.
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.
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.
C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

Hilarität
Meaning
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.
Example
The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.
Der Film verursachte große Hilarität beim Publikum.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhen.ə/

Henna

henna
Meaning
a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decorate skin
Example
The bride's hands were beautifully decorated with intricate henna patterns for her wedding ceremony.
Die Hände der Braut waren wunderschön mit komplizierten Henna-Mustern für ihre Hochzeitszeremonie verziert.
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.
A2 adjective /hjuːdʒ/

huge

riesig
Meaning
extremely large in size or amount
Example
The stadium was filled with a huge crowd.
Das Stadion war mit einer riesigen Menge gefüllt.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/

hypodermic

hypodermisch
Meaning
relating to the region immediately beneath the skin; also refers to a type of needle or syringe used to inject drugs beneath the skin.
Example
The doctor used a hypodermic needle to administer the vaccine.
Der Arzt benutzte eine hypodermische Nadel, um den Impfstoff zu verabreichen.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪdrəs/

hydrous

wasserhaltig
Meaning
Containing water, especially water of crystallization.
Example
The mineral is hydrous because it contains water molecules in its structure.
Das Mineral ist hydriert, da es Wassermoleküle in seiner Struktur enthält.
C1 noun /hɒˈstɪləti/

hostility

Feindseligkeit
Meaning
hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition
Example
The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility.
Die Verhandlungen endeten in einer Atmosphäre der Feindseligkeit.
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.
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 noun /ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

Hailstorm

Hagelsturm
Meaning
a violent storm with hail falling from the sky
Example
The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot.
Der Hagelsturm beschädigte viele Autos im Parkhaus.
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!
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɛksəˌɡɒn/

hexagon

Sechseck
Meaning
A six-sided polygon.
Example
A honeycomb cell is shaped like a hexagon.
Eine Wabe hat die Form eines Sechsecks.
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 /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

Strümpfe und Beinbekleidung
Meaning
Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.
Example
She bought new hosiery for the winter season.
Sie kaufte neue Strümpfe für die Wintersaison.
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.
A2 pronoun /hɪmˈself/

himself

selbst
Meaning
Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.
Example
He fixed the car himself.
Er hat das Auto selbst repariert.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 /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.
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

Zufluchtsort
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
Die Bibliothek wurde während der Prüfungen zu einem Zufluchtsort für die Studenten.
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 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.
A2 noun /ˈhæn.dəl/

Handle

Griff; Henkel; Handhaben
Meaning
the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something
Example
The suitcase has a sturdy handle that makes it easy to carry through the airport.
Der Koffer hat einen robusten Griff, der es einfach macht, ihn durch den Flughafen zu tragen.
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.
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 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

selbst
Meaning
used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject
Example
She prepared the meal all by herself.
Sie hat das Essen ganz allein vorbereitet.
A1 noun, verb /hɛd/

head

Kopf / Führer
Meaning
The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.
Example
She turned her head to look out the window.
Sie drehte ihren Kopf, um aus dem Fenster zu sehen.
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.
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 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 adjective /ˌhɛtərəˈʤiːniəs/

heterogeneous

heterogen
Meaning
consisting of different kinds or diverse elements
Example
The classroom was filled with a heterogeneous group of students.
Das Klassenzimmer war mit einer heterogenen Gruppe von Studenten gefüllt.
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.
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.
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.
A1 noun /help/

Help

Hilfe; Unterstützung
Meaning
the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support
Example
The volunteer offered his help to carry the elderly woman's groceries to her car.
Der Freiwillige bot seine Hilfe an, um die Einkäufe der älteren Frau zu ihrem Auto zu bringen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈtɛk/

high-tech

High-Tech
Meaning
using or involving advanced technology.
Example
The company produces high-tech medical devices.
Das Unternehmen produziert High-Tech-Medizinprodukte.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

hallmark

Markenzeichen
Meaning
a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something
Example
Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.
Ehrlichkeit ist das Markenzeichen eines guten Führers.
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.
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.