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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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

kleines Dorf
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
Das kleine Dorf, das im Tal lag, hatte nur ein Dutzend Häuser und eine kleine Kirche.
B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

hilflos; machtlos; verletzlich
Meaning
unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable
Example
The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.
Das Kind fühlte sich hilflos, als es sich im überfüllten Markt verirrte.
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 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 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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

wirres Durcheinander
Meaning
A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.
Example
The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.
Der Aufsatz war ein wirres Durcheinander von nicht zusammenhängenden Ideen.
B1 adjective /ˈhæn.səm/

handsome

Glück
Meaning
attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.
Example
He looked very handsome in his new suit.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ˈhiːdləs/

heedless

sorglos
Meaning
showing a reckless lack of care or attention
Example
He drove with heedless disregard for the rules.
Er fuhr mit sorgloser Missachtung der Regeln.
C1 verb /həˈluːsɪneɪt/

hallucinate

halluzinieren
Meaning
to see, hear, or sense things that are not actually present, often due to illness or drugs
Example
After taking the medicine, he began to hallucinate strange shapes.
Nach der Einnahme des Medikaments begann er, seltsame Formen zu halluzinieren.
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.
B2 noun /hʌt/

hut

Hütte
Meaning
a small simple shelter or house
Example
They lived in a small wooden hut near the river.
Sie lebten in einer kleinen Holz-Hütte nahe dem Fluss.
A2 adjective /ˈhɔːrəbəl/

Horrible

schrecklich; entsetzlich; grauenhaft;
Meaning
causing or likely to cause horror; shocking; terrible; extremely unpleasant
Example
The accident was a horrible sight to witness.
Der Unfall war ein schrecklicher Anblick zu erleben.
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.
C1 verb /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

feilschen
Meaning
to argue about the price; to bargain persistently
Example
They haggled over the price for an hour.
Sie haben eine Stunde lang über den Preis gefeilscht.
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 /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 /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.
B1 noun ˌhjuː.mən ˈraɪts

human rights

Menschenrechte
Meaning
A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.
Example
Human rights protect individual freedoms.
Menschenrechte schützen die individuellen Freiheiten.
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 /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.
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 /hɑːrm/

harm

schaden
Meaning
to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something
Example
Smoking can harm your health.
Rauchen kann Ihrer Gesundheit schaden.
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 ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

habit formation

Gewohnheitsbildung
Meaning
The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.
Example
Habit formation requires consistency and discipline.
Die Gewohnheitsbildung erfordert Beständigkeit und Disziplin.
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.
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?
A1 verb /ˈhæpən/

happen

geschehen
Meaning
to occur or take place; to come about by chance
Example
What happened at the meeting yesterday?
Was ist bei dem Treffen gestern passiert?
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.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːzər/

hawser

dicker Draht zum Festmachen eines Schiffes
Meaning
A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
Example
The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.
Die Matrosen sicherten das Schiff mit einem schweren hawser am Dock.
C1 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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 verb /ˈhɛdɪŋ/

heading

steuern
Meaning
Moving in a particular direction.
Example
The ship is heading toward Antarctica.
Das Schiff steuert in Richtung Antarktis.
C2 adjective /ˈhiːðənɪʃ/

heathenish

barbarisch
Meaning
Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.
Example
They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish.
Sie betrachteten die Rituale des alten Stammes als barbarisch.
C2 adjective /ˌhɜːrkjʊˈliːən/

herculean

sehr schwierig
Meaning
Requiring great strength or effort; very difficult to perform.
Example
It was a herculean task to rebuild the city after the disaster.
Es war eine sehr schwierige Aufgabe, die Stadt nach der Katastrophe wiederaufzubauen.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtəns/

hesitance

Zögern
Meaning
The quality or state of being reluctant or uncertain.
Example
Her hesitance to speak up delayed the decision.
Ihr Zögern, sich zu äußern, verzögerte die Entscheidung.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

hoffnungslos; verzweifelt
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
Die Situation schien hoffnungslos, bis Hilfe eintraf.
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.
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.
C1 adverb /ˈhɒtli/

hotly

wütend
Meaning
in an intense, angry, or passionate way
Example
She hotly denied the accusations.
Sie bestritt die Anschuldigungen wütend.
A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

ihr (Ding)
Meaning
used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
Example
That blue bag is hers.
Die blaue Tasche gehört ihr.
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.
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.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈɒnɪstli/

honestly

ehrlich
Meaning
in a truthful, sincere, or fair way
Example
She spoke honestly about her mistakes.
Sie sprach ehrlich über ihre Fehler.
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 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

erbe
Meaning
Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.
Example
Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.
Bangladesch hat ein reiches kulturelles Erbe.
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 noun /hʊd/

Hood

Kapuze
Meaning
the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head
Example
The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.
Die Kobra verbreitete ihren Kopf, als sie sich bedroht fühlte.
C1 adverb /ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/

Hungrily

hungrig; gierig; eifrig
Meaning
in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly
Example
The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.
Der Hund fraß hungrig, nachdem er stundenlang nichts gegessen hatte.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

Hoheit; königlicher Titel
Meaning
a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated
Example
Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.
Eure Hoheit, der königliche Wagen ist bereit, Sie zum Staatsbankett heute Abend zu bringen.
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.
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 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

Igel
Meaning
a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense
Example
The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.
Der Igel rollte sich zu einer Kugel, als er sich bedroht fühlte.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhoʊl.stər/

holster

Holster
Meaning
A holder or case for carrying a gun, typically worn on a belt or shoulder.
Example
The sheriff kept his revolver in a leather holster.
Der Sheriff bewahrte seinen Revolver in einem Lederholster auf.
A2 adjective /ˈhevi/

Heavy

schwer
Meaning
having great weight; intense or severe
Example
The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.
Der schwere Koffer war schwierig, die Treppe hinauf zu tragen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɒrəˌskoʊp/

horoscope

Horoskop
Meaning
A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.
Example
She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted.
Sie las jeden Morgen ihr Horoskop, um zu sehen, was die Sterne vorhersagten.
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.
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.
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.
A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

aufhängen
Meaning
to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point
Example
I hang my coat on the hook.
Ich hänge meinen Mantel am Haken auf.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

Heptarchie
Meaning
A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.
Example
The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.
Das Geschichtsbuch beschrieb die Heptarchie von Anglo-Saxon England.
B2 adjective /ˈhʌm.bəl/

Humble

demütig
Meaning
modest; not proud; unassuming;
Example
Despite his success, he remained humble and kind.
Trotz seines Erfolgs blieb er demütig und freundlich.
B2 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

schwer; stark
Meaning
with great weight; to a great degree; intensely
Example
It rained heavily throughout the night.
Es regnete schwer die ganze Nacht.
C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

täuschen
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone.
Example
The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.
Der Betrüger hat viele Menschen mit falschen Versprechungen getäuscht.
C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

Hegemonie
Meaning
leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others
Example
The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.
Das Imperium bewahrte seine Hegemonie über benachbarte Staaten.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

heiter
Meaning
calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
Example
She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.
Sie erinnert sich oft an die heiteren Tage ihrer Kindheit.
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.
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.
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 verb /hoʊld/

hold

halten
Meaning
to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
Example
Please hold my hand.
bitte halte meine Hand.
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.
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.
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 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

Harmonie
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
Eine Gesellschaft gedeiht, wenn Harmonie unter ihren Menschen besteht.
B1 noun/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 noun /ˈhɛrəsi/

heresy

Häresie
Meaning
belief or opinion that goes against established religious doctrine or accepted beliefs.
Example
In medieval times, heresy was often punished severely.
Im Mittelalter wurde Häresie oft hart bestraft.
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 /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

Hilsa-Fisch
Meaning
a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine
Example
Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.
Der Hilsa-Fisch wird in der bengalischen Kultur als Delikatesse angesehen.
A1 adjective /ˈhæpi/

happy

glücklich
Meaning
feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy
Example
She was very happy to receive the gift.
Sie war sehr glücklich, das Geschenk zu erhalten.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈhɪd.i.əs/

Hideous

abscheulich; hässlich; grässlich
Meaning
extremely ugly or unpleasant; causing shock or disgust
Example
The monster in the movie had a hideous appearance.
Das Monster im Film hatte ein abscheuliches Aussehen.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

Hydroponik
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
Hydroponik ermöglicht es den Pflanzen, ohne Erde zu wachsen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

household

haushalt
Meaning
All the people living together in one house, considered as a unit.
Example
There are five people in our household.
In unserem Haushalt sind fünf Personen.
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.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪdʒæk/

hijack

entführung eines fahrzeugs
Meaning
to take control of a vehicle or situation illegally or by force
Example
The criminals attempted to hijack the airplane.
Die Kriminellen versuchten, das Flugzeug zu entführen.
C1 noun /hɔːrd/

horde

Horde
Meaning
A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.
Example
A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium.
Eine Horde von Fans versammelte sich vor dem Stadion.
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.
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 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

mit Drohungen sprechen
Meaning
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
Example
The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.
Der Manager drohte dem Personal, Überstunden zu machen.
C2 noun phrase /ˌhjuː ən ˈkraɪ/

hue and cry

Protests und Aufschrei
Meaning
A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.
Example
There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes.
Es gab einen großen Protest und Aufschrei wegen der neuen politischen Veränderungen.
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 /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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

hyäne
Meaning
a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter
Example
The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.
Die Hyäne lachte in der Dunkelheit der Nacht.
C2 noun /ˈhɛklər/

heckler

Störenfried
Meaning
A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.
Example
The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.
Der Politiker blieb ruhig, trotz des Störenfrieds, der aus der Menge rief.
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.