B1 verb /ɪnˈfɔ:m/

inform

informieren

Meaning

to tell someone about something; to give information

Example

Please inform me when you arrive at the airport.

Bitte informieren Sie mich, wenn Sie am Flughafen ankommen.

C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

Fest

Meaning

Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.

Example

The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.

Der Klang des Festes war die ganze Nacht zu hören.

C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

Schreiberzeile

Meaning

A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.

Example

Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.

Ihre Schreiberzeile erschien auf der Titelseite der Zeitung.

A2 verb riˈsaɪklɪŋ

recycling

Recycling

Meaning

The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects to prevent waste.

Example

Recycling plastic helps in reducing waste.

Das Recycling von Kunststoff hilft, Abfall zu reduzieren.

B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

Kugel

Meaning

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

Example

The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.

Die Erde ist fast eine perfekte Kugel.

B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

offensichtlich

Meaning

Clearly visible or understood; obvious.

Example

It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.

Es wurde bald deutlich, dass er die Wahrheit nicht sagte.

C2 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

Chancery-Gericht

Meaning

A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.

Example

The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.

Der Fall wurde vor das Chancery-Gericht zur Entscheidung gebracht.

A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

suppe

Meaning

a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water

Example

I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.

Ich hatte eine Schüssel Hühnersuppe zum Mittagessen.

B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

Strahl

Meaning

a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation

Example

A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.

Ein Sonnenstrahl brach durch die Wolken.

A2 noun /ɡeɪt/

gate

Glück

Meaning

A movable barrier that opens and closes to allow or prevent entry through an opening.

Example

She closed the gate behind her as she left the garden.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

A2 verb /ˈkɑːpi/

copy

kopieren

Meaning

to make an identical reproduction of something

Example

Please copy this document for the meeting.

Bitte kopieren Sie dieses Dokument für das Treffen.

C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

anbinden

Meaning

To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.

Example

The farmer tethered the goat to a post.

Der Bauer band die Ziege an einen Pfosten.

C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

waschen

Meaning

To wash or bathe.

Example

She laved her face with cool water.

Sie wusch ihr Gesicht mit kaltem Wasser.

B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

zugeben

Meaning

to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly

Example

She finally conceded that she was wrong.

Sie gab schließlich zu, dass sie Unrecht hatte.

C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

souveränität

Meaning

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.

Example

Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.

Souveränität ist entscheidend für die Identität einer Nation.

C2 adjective /roʊˈtʌnd/

rotund

rund

Meaning

round or plump in shape; full in sound

Example

The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence.

Die runde Katze hatte Schwierigkeiten, den Zaun zu erklimmen.

B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

Abschluss

Meaning

the action or process of finishing something

Example

The completion of the project will take another few weeks.

Der Abschluss des Projekts wird noch einige Wochen dauern.

C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

distortion

Verzerrung, falsche Darstellung

Meaning

the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something

Example

There was a distortion in the radio signal.

Es gab eine Verzerrung im Radiosignal.

C2 adjective ˌʌn.əˈseɪ.lə.bəl

unassailable

unangreifbar

Meaning

Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.

Example

An unassailable position ensures dominance.

Eine unangreifbare Position gewährleistet Dominanz.

A1 adjective ˈdɪfɪkəlt

difficult

schwierig

Meaning

Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.

Example

Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult.

Die Bewältigung städtischer Herausforderungen wird zunehmend schwierig.

C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/

libidinous

lüstern

Meaning

Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.

Example

The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.

Das Stück wurde wegen seiner lüsternen Charaktere kritisiert.

C2 noun /sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

syneresis

Synerese

Meaning

The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.

Example

The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.

Der Joghurt zeigte Synerese, als sich Flüssigkeit oben absetzte.

B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

gelehrt

Meaning

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.

Example

He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.

Er schrieb einen gelehrten Artikel über die antike Philosophie.

C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

kleiner Funken

Meaning

A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.

Example

There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.

Es gab keinen Funken Zweifel in ihrem Geist.

B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

absorbieren

Meaning

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

Example

The sponge absorbed all the water.

Der Schwamm hat alles Wasser absorbiert.

C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

auftriebsfähig, heiter

Meaning

Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.

Example

She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.

Sie blieb trotz der Schwierigkeiten aufmunternd.

C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

Koagulationsmittel

Meaning

a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot

Example

The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.

Der Arzt trug ein Koagulationsmittel auf, um die Blutung schnell zu stoppen.

C2 noun /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

disquietude

Unruhe

Meaning

A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.

Example

His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude.

Sein ständiges Hin- und Herlaufen zeigte seine innere Unruhe.

B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

Handel

Meaning

the act or business of buying and selling goods or services

Example

She made a fortune through online trading.

Sie hat durch Online-Handel ein Vermögen gemacht.

B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

automatisierung

Meaning

Replacing manual work with machines or software.

Example

Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.

Automatisierung steigert die Effizienz und reduziert Fehler in der Produktion.

B1 adjective /ˈel.dər.li/

Elderly

älter; alt; Senior

Meaning

aged; advanced in years; old

Example

The elderly man walked slowly with his cane.

Der ältere Mann ging langsam mit seinem Stock.

C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

Dekapod

Meaning

An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.

Example

The lobster is a well-known decapod.

Der Hummer ist ein bekannter Dekapod.

C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

postulieren

Meaning

to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion

Example

Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.

Wissenschaftler postulieren, dass Leben auf anderen Planeten existiert.

C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

Konvolution, komplexe Wendung oder Struktur

Meaning

a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement

Example

The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.

Das Gehirn hat viele Konvulsionen, die seine Oberfläche vergrößern.

C1 noun, verb /ɡliːm/

gleam

Schimmer

Meaning

a small or brief shining light; to shine softly

Example

A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes.

Ein Schimmer der Hoffnung erschien in ihren Augen.

C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

klein in Größe oder Menge; unzureichend; kaum ausreichend

Meaning

small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate

Example

The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.

Das Flüchtlingslager hatte spärliche Lebensmittelvorräte.

C1 adjective /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

igneous

magmatisch

Meaning

Formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

Example

Granite is an igneous rock commonly used in construction.

Granit ist ein magmatisches Gestein, das häufig im Bauwesen verwendet wird.

B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

Videoaufnahme

Meaning

a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries

Example

The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.

Das Filmmaterial der Proteste wurde den ganzen Tag im Fernsehen gezeigt.

C1 verb ˈɔː.kɪ.streɪ.tɪd

orchestrated

orchestriert

Meaning

Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.

Example

The attacks were orchestrated with precision.

Die Angriffe wurden mit Präzision orchestriert.

A1 verb /liːv/

leave

verlassen

Meaning

to go away from; to depart or exit

Example

The train leaves at 6 PM.

Der Zug fährt um 18 Uhr ab.

C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

Sphärizität

Meaning

The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.

Example

The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.

Die Sphärizität des Balls ließ ihn glatt auf dem Boden rollen.

C2 noun /ˈɡrænəri/

granary

Scheune

Meaning

A storehouse for grain; a region that produces a large amount of grain

Example

The farmers stored their harvest in the village granary.

Die Bauern lagerten ihre Ernte in der Scheune des Dorfes.

C1 noun ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən

deposition

Ablagerung, der Vorgang des Absetzens von etwas

Meaning

The action of depositing something; the laying down of matter by a natural process.

Example

River deposition leads to the formation of new landmasses.

Flussablagerungen führen zur Bildung neuer Landmassen.

A1 noun, verb /rɛst/

rest

Ruhe

Meaning

to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength

Example

He needs to rest after the long journey.

Er muss sich nach der langen Reise ausruhen.

C2 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

Aas

Meaning

the decaying flesh of dead animals

Example

Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.

Aasgeier ernähren sich von Aas, das auf den Feldern liegt.

B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

Wäscher

Meaning

a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others

Example

The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.

Der Wäscher sammelte schmutzige Kleidung aus jedem Haushalt im Dorf.

B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

Genesung

Meaning

the process of recovering or returning to a normal state

Example

The patient is in recovery after the surgery.

Der Patient ist nach der Operation in der Genesung.

B1 noun /ˈwaɪər/

wire

Draht

Meaning

a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things

Example

The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power.

Der Elektriker hat den Draht repariert, um die Energie wiederherzustellen.

A2 adjective /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

amazing

erstaunlich

Meaning

causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing

Example

The magician performed an amazing trick.

Der Zauberer führte einen erstaunlichen Trick vor.

A2 noun /ˈreɪl.weɪ/

Railway

Eisenbahn

Meaning

a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities

Example

The railway connects major cities across the country.

Die Eisenbahn verbindet die großen Städte des Landes.

C1 adjective /tjuːˈmʌltʃuəs/

tumultuous

sturmt

Meaning

Characterized by disorder, noisy excitement, or emotional agitation.

Example

They had a tumultuous relationship full of ups and downs.

Sie hatten eine stürmische Beziehung voller Höhen und Tiefen.

B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

Mieter

Meaning

a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else

Example

The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.

Der Vermieter traf sich mit dem neuen Mieter, um den Mietvertrag zu unterschreiben.

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

Person, die eine Gruppe von Arbeitern leitet, insbesondere auf einer Baustelle oder in einer Fabrik

Meaning

a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site

Example

The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.

Der Vorarbeiter beaufsichtigte die Arbeiter auf der Baustelle.

C1 noun /ˈpærɪti/

parity

Parität

Meaning

the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay

Example

The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women.

Die Kampagne zielt darauf ab, die Lohngleichheit zwischen Männern und Frauen zu erreichen.

C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

verbreitet

Meaning

widespread or common, often in a negative sense

Example

Corruption was rife in the old government system.

Korruption war im alten Regierungssystem weit verbreitet.

A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

Sturm

Meaning

a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning

Example

The storm caused power outages across the city.

Der Sturm verursachte Stromausfälle in der ganzen Stadt.

B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

Kleidungsstück

Meaning

An item of clothing.

Example

She bought a new garment for the party.

Sie kaufte ein neues Kleidungsstück für die Party.

B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

Requisit

Meaning

an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up

Example

The actor forgot his prop on stage.

Der Schauspieler hat sein Requisit auf der Bühne vergessen.

C2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪki/

finicky

schwer zufriedenzustellen; sehr auf Details bedacht

Meaning

difficult to please; very particular about details

Example

He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables.

Er ist so wählerisch bei seinem Essen, dass er nur Bio-Gemüse isst.

B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

verschlechtern

Meaning

To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.

Example

Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.

Ungeplanter Wachstum kann die Lebensbedingungen verschlechtern.

A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

Wissenschaft

Meaning

The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.

Example

Science continues to explore the unknown.

Wissenschaft setzt die Erforschung des Unbekannten fort.

A2 verb /klɪk/

click

klicken

Meaning

to press a button on a computer mouse or similar device

Example

She clicked the link to open the website.

Sie klickte auf den Link, um die Website zu öffnen.

C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

beschmutzen

Meaning

to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil

Example

His clothes were besmeared with mud.

Seine Kleidung war mit Schlamm beschmutzt.

C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

Einsperrung

Meaning

the state of being confined or restricted

Example

The prisoner endured years of confinement.

Der Gefangene ertrug Jahre der Einsperrung.

C2 noun /sɒp/

sop

Kompromiss

Meaning

a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid

Example

The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees.

Der Manager bot einen Bonus als Zugeständnis an die unzufriedenen Mitarbeiter an.

B1 verb /briːð/

breathe

atmen

Meaning

To take air into the lungs and send it out again.

Example

It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.

Es war schwer zu atmen in dem verrauchten Raum.

C1 noun /ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

underdog

Underdog

Meaning

a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest

Example

The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.

Das Underdog-Team überraschte alle, indem es die Meisterschaft gewann.

B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

Tor; Eingang

Meaning

an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition

Example

The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.

Das alte Steintor diente als Eingang zum prächtigen Palast.

B1 noun /ˈprɛzəns/

presence

Präsenz

Meaning

The fact or condition of being present; a person's impressive manner or appearance.

Example

His presence in the meeting made everyone feel at ease.

Seine Präsenz in der Besprechung ließ alle sich wohl fühlen.

A2 pronoun /nʌn/

none

keiner

Meaning

not any; no one; not one

Example

None of the students passed the exam.

Keiner der Studenten hat die Prüfung bestanden.

C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

nominal; sehr klein

Meaning

very small in size or amount; existing in name only

Example

He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.

Er zahlte nur eine nominale Gebühr für die Mitgliedschaft, weil er Student war.

C1 noun /luː/

lieu

anstatt

Meaning

Instead of; in place of.

Example

He gave money in lieu of flowers.

Er gab Geld anstatt Blumen.

B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

bemerkenswert

Meaning

used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant

Example

She is notably talented in painting.

Sie ist bemerkenswert talentiert in der Malerei.

C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

Mesa

Meaning

An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.

Example

The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.

Die Wanderer hielten an, um die Mesa zu bewundern, die über dem Wüstengeschirr aufstieg.

C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

Reibe

Meaning

a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces

Example

Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.

Benutze die Reibe, um Käse für die Pizza zu reiben.

C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

Apostasie

Meaning

The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.

Example

His public apostasy shocked his followers.

Seine öffentliche Apostasie schockierte seine Anhänger.

A2 noun /ˈketʃ.ʌp/

Ketch-up

Tomatensauce

Meaning

a thick sauce made chiefly from tomatoes, vinegar, and spices

Example

She squeezed some ketchup on her french fries before eating them.

Sie gab etwas Ketchup auf ihre Pommes, bevor sie sie aß.

C1 noun /ˌdʒuː.bɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

jubilation

Jubel

Meaning

a feeling or expression of great happiness and triumph

Example

There was jubilation in the streets after the victory.

Nach dem Sieg herrschte Jubel auf den Straßen.

C1 noun /kɑst/

Caste

Kaste; Kastensystem

Meaning

a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society

Example

The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.

Das alte Kastensystem teilte die Gesellschaft in verschiedene soziale Gruppen.

C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrləs/

parlous

gefährlich

Meaning

Full of danger or risk; precarious.

Example

The company is in a parlous financial state.

Das Unternehmen befindet sich in einem gefährlichen finanziellen Zustand.

B2 noun/adjective /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

vintage

Vintage / klassisch

Meaning

Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.

Example

She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.

Sie trug ein Vintage-Kleid aus den 1950er Jahren.

A2 noun /ədˈvɜːrtɪsmənt/

modifier

Modifikator

Meaning

a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts

Example

In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.

Im Ausdruck „very cold“ ist „very“ ein Modifikator von „cold“.

B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

Socken

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.

Example

He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.

Er zog ein Paar saubere Socken an, bevor er das Haus verließ.

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.

A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

Reisender

Meaning

A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.

Example

The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.

Der Reisende machte sich früh am Morgen auf, um neue Länder zu erkunden.

B1 verb /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

appreciate

Wertschätzen

Meaning

to recognize the value or significance of; to be grateful for

Example

I really appreciate your help with this project.

Ich schätze wirklich deine Hilfe bei diesem Projekt.

C1 noun /ˈaʊtriːtʃ/

outreach

Erweiterung der Hilfe

Meaning

The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.

Example

The charity launched a new outreach program for the homeless.

Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation startete ein neues Programm zur Erweiterung der Hilfe für Obdachlose.

C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

Keuschheit; Jungfräulichkeit; Mäßigung;

Meaning

the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity

Example

Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.

Viele religiöse Traditionen schätzen Keuschheit als eine Tugend der moralischen Reinheit.

C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

semicivilized

halbzivilisiert

Meaning

Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.

Example

The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers.

Der Stamm wurde von den frühen Entdeckern als halbzivilisiert beschrieben.

C1 noun /ɪˌmæn.sɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Emancipation

Emanzipation

Meaning

the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions

Example

The emancipation of slaves was a significant moment in American history.

Die Emanzipation der Sklaven war ein bedeutender Moment in der amerikanischen Geschichte.

A1 adverb /təˈdeɪ/

Today

heute

Meaning

on this day; at the present time

Example

Today is a beautiful day for a walk.

Heute ist ein schöner Tag für einen Spaziergang.

C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

Maschine, die Elektrizität erzeugt; eine Person mit großer Energie und Begeisterung

Meaning

A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.

Example

She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.

Sie ist die wahre Dynamo hinter dem Erfolg des Unternehmens.

B1 noun /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/

consequences

Folgen

Meaning

Results or effects of an action or condition.

Example

The consequences of ignoring safety protocols can be severe.

Die Folgen der Missachtung von Sicherheitsprotokollen können schwerwiegende sein.

B2 noun /ˈkiːɒsk/

kiosk

Kiosk

Meaning

A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.

Example

She bought a bottle of water from the kiosk near the station.

Sie kaufte eine Flasche Wasser am Kiosk in der Nähe des Bahnhofs.

B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

zerbrechlich

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

Example

The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.

Die Vase ist sehr zerbrechlich, also handle sie vorsichtig.

C2 adjective /ˈəʊ.dər.əs/

Odorous

duftend; aromatisch

Meaning

having a strong smell; fragrant; aromatic

Example

The garden was filled with odorous flowers.

Der Garten war voller duftender Blumen.

A2 verb /ɪnˈkri:s/

increase

steigern

Meaning

to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree

Example

The company plans to increase its production this year.

Das Unternehmen plant, seine Produktion in diesem Jahr zu steigern.

A2 noun /teɪl/

Tail

Schwanz

Meaning

the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom

Example

The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.

Der Hund wedelte fröhlich mit seinem Schwanz, als er seinen Besitzer sah.

C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

Besorgnis

Meaning

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Example

There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.

Es gibt Besorgnis über die Verringerung der Fischbestände.

C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

äußerst arm

Meaning

extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly

Example

The penurious family struggled to buy food.

Die äußerst arme Familie hatte Schwierigkeiten, Essen zu kaufen.

B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

Hai

Meaning

a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton

Example

The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.

Der Hai ist ein mächtiger Räuber des Ozeans.

C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbl̩/

inadmissible

unzulässig

Meaning

Not allowed, especially as evidence in a court of law.

Example

The judge ruled the evidence inadmissible.

Der Richter erklärte das Beweismaterial für unzulässig.

C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

metaphysisch

Meaning

Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.

Example

He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.

Er verbrachte Jahre damit, metaphysische Fragen über das Leben und das Sein zu studieren.

C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

lange Kürbis

Meaning

an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking

Example

She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.

Sie schnitt den langen Kürbis dünn für das Pfannengericht.

B1 noun /ˈtreʒər/

Treasure

Schatz

Meaning

a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects; something of great worth or value

Example

The pirates buried their treasure on the island.

Die Piraten vergruben ihren Schatz auf der Insel.

B2 noun /ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Confrontation

Konfrontation

Meaning

a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties; direct challenge or opposition

Example

The confrontation between the two leaders ended without any agreement.

Die Konfrontation zwischen den beiden Führern endete ohne ein Ergebnis.

A2 noun /saɪt/

sight

Sicht

Meaning

the ability to see or something that is seen

Example

The sight of the sunset took her breath away.

Der Anblick des Sonnenuntergangs verschlug ihr den Atem.

C1 noun ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

eco-friendly urbanization

umweltfreundliche Urbanisierung

Meaning

The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.

Example

Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation.

Umweltfreundliche Urbanisierung reduziert die Umweltzerstörung.

C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

Veränderlichkeit

Meaning

The quality of being changeable or capable of change.

Example

The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.

Die Veränderlichkeit von Modetrends macht es schwierig, Schritt zu halten.

B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

verschwimmen

Meaning

to make something unclear or difficult to see

Example

Tears blurred her vision.

Tränen verschwommen ihre Sicht.

B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

Erziehung

Meaning

The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.

Example

Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.

Effektive Erziehung hilft Kindern, Vertrauen und Unabhängigkeit zu entwickeln.

C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

ein obdachloses oder verlassenes Kind; eine streunende Person oder ein Tier

Meaning

a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal

Example

The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.

Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation hilft Obdachlosen und Streunern, ein Zuhause und Familien zu finden.

A2 adjective /ˈkeər.ləs/

Careless

achtslos; nachlässig; unaufmerksam; sorglos;

Meaning

not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive

Example

His careless driving caused a serious accident on the highway.

Sein achtsloses Fahren verursachte einen schweren Unfall auf der Autobahn.

B1 noun riˈækʃən

reaction

Reaktion

Meaning

An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.

Example

The arrests triggered a reaction.

Die Verhaftungen lösten eine Reaktion aus.

B1 verb /dɪˈvaɪd/

ziehen

Meaning

to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug

Example

Please pull the door to open it.

Bitte ziehen Sie an der Tür, um sie zu öffnen.