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C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

introspektieren
Meaning
To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.
Example
He often introspects before making important decisions.
Er introspektiert oft, bevor er wichtige Entscheidungen trifft.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrmərənt/

cormorant

ein großer schwarzer Meeresvogel, der Fische fängt
Meaning
a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving
Example
The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive.
Der Kormoran saß auf dem Felsen und trocknete nach einem Sprung seine Flügel.
B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

Reichtum
Meaning
The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Example
Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.
Vermögensbildung bedeutet, Vermögenswerte aufzubauen, die verdienen, während du schläfst.
C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

gastronomie
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.
Paris ist berühmt für seine reiche Tradition der Gastronomie.
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.
C2 verb /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

constringe

verengen
Meaning
to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict
Example
The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.
Das Medikament half, die geschwollenen Gewebe zu verengen.
A2 noun /wiːl/

wheel

Rad
Meaning
a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things
Example
The wheel of the car broke down on the way.
Das Rad des Autos ist auf dem Weg kaputt gegangen.
C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

usw.
Meaning
Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.
Example
We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.
Wir müssen Stifte, Papier, Notizbücher, usw. kaufen.
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

stehlen
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
Es ist falsch, von anderen zu stehlen.
A2 verb /ɪɡˈnɔːr/

ignore

ignorieren
Meaning
to refuse to take notice of; to disregard intentionally
Example
She decided to ignore the rude comments.
Sie beschloss, die unhöflichen Kommentare zu ignorieren.
A1 preposition /frəm/ or /frʌm/

from

von
Meaning
Used to indicate the starting point of a journey, action, or source.
Example
She came from Dhaka to visit her family.
Sie kam von Dhaka, um ihre Familie zu besuchen.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.dɪər/

Reindeer

Rentier
Meaning
a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas
Example
Santa's reindeer pulled his sleigh across the sky.
Das Rentier des Weihnachtsmanns zog seinen Schlitten durch den Himmel.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

pitiless

gnadenlos
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel
Example
The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people.
Der gnadenlose Herrscher ignorierte das Leid seines Volkes.
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

unkooperativ
Meaning
not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful
Example
The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.
Der Zeuge war unkooperativ und weigerte sich, Fragen zu beantworten.
B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

brutal
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
Die Gefangenen wurden brutal von den Wächtern behandelt.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/

Compositor

Komponist
Meaning
a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions
Example
The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper.
Der Komponist arrangierte sorgfältig den Text für die Zeitung.
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

Ärmel
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
Sie krempelte ihre Ärmel hoch, bevor sie mit dem Kochen begann.
B1 noun /ˈkiː.wi/

Kiwi

kiwi
Meaning
a small brown fruit with green flesh and black seeds; a flightless bird from New Zealand
Example
I love eating fresh kiwi for breakfast.
Ich liebe es, frischen Kiwi zum Frühstück zu essen.
B1 noun, verb /dʒeɪl/

jail

Gefängnis
Meaning
A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.
Example
The thief was sent to jail for stealing.
Der Dieb wurde ins Gefängnis gesteckt, weil er gestohlen hatte.
C1 noun /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/

bilateral negotiations

bilaterale verhandlungen
Meaning
Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.
Example
Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes.
Bilaterale Verhandlungen lösen Streitigkeiten.
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

Strahl / Balken
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
Ein Strahl Sonnenlicht trat durch das Fenster ein.
C1 verb /ɪˈspaʊz/

espouse

unterstützen
Meaning
To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.
Example
She espoused the philosophy of nonviolence throughout her career.
Sie unterstützte die Philosophie der Gewaltlosigkeit während ihrer gesamten Karriere.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

Kosmographie
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
Mittelalterliche Gelehrte praktizierten Kosmographie, um die Sterne und Planeten zu kartieren.
C1 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

Abschied
Meaning
an act of saying goodbye; farewell
Example
His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.
Sein Abschied von seinen Freunden war emotional.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

effusive

überschwänglich
Meaning
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
Example
She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey.
Sie gab ihm einen überschwänglichen Empfang nach seiner langen Reise.
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

abgehackt
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
Der Pianist spielte die Noten in einem stakkato Rhythmus.
B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

transparenz
Meaning
The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.
Example
Transparency fosters trust in governance.
Transparenz fördert das Vertrauen in die Verwaltung.
C1 noun/verb ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ

forage

Futter, nach Nahrung suchen
Meaning
Food for horses and cattle, especially dried hay or feed; to search for food.
Example
Animals forage for food during the winter months.
Tiere suchen im Winter nach Nahrung.
C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

Kanari
Meaning
a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions
Example
The canary sang beautifully in its cage.
Der Kanari sang wunderschön in seinem Käfig.
B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

absurd, unlogisch
Meaning
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Example
It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.
Es ist absurd zu denken, dass die Erde flach ist.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛd.ələnt/

redolent

duftend
Meaning
having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something
Example
The kitchen was redolent of spices and fresh herbs.
Die Küche war duftend nach Gewürzen und frischen Kräutern.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/

Undeveloped

nicht entwickelt; unreif; primitiv
Meaning
not yet developed; immature or primitive
Example
The undeveloped land was later turned into a park.
Das unentwickelte Land wurde später in einen Park umgewandelt.
A2 noun /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Donkey

Esel
Meaning
a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call
Example
The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.
Der Esel trug schwere Taschen den Berg hinauf.
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

Paket; Paket Landstück
Meaning
an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land
Example
The postman delivered a parcel to our door.
Der Postbote lieferte ein Paket an unsere Tür.
B1 noun /dʒʌɡ/

Jug

Krug
Meaning
a large container for liquids, with a narrow mouth and a handle
Example
She poured fresh orange juice from the glass jug into her cup.
Sie goss frischen Orangensaft aus dem Glaskrug in ihre Tasse.
C2 noun /vɛkˈseɪʃən/

vexation

Ärger
Meaning
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
Example
She could not hide her vexation after the repeated delays.
Sie konnte ihre Ärger nach den wiederholten Verzögerungen nicht verbergen.
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

Azalee
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
Der Garten war im Frühling voller blühender Azaleen.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/

junket

Reise oder Feier
Meaning
A trip or celebration, often funded by someone else, usually for pleasure or promotional purposes.
Example
The company organized a junket for journalists to promote their new resort.
Das Unternehmen organisierte eine Reise für Journalisten, um ihr neues Resort zu bewerben.
B2 noun /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability

Instabilität
Meaning
lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily
Example
Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region.
Politische Instabilität hat das wirtschaftliche Wachstum der Region verlangsamt.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

gering, unbedeutend
Meaning
small or meager; lacking in value or importance
Example
They offered him a paltry sum for his work.
Sie boten ihm einen geringen Betrag für seine Arbeit an.
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/

examine

Glück
Meaning
to look at something carefully in order to understand it
Example
The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

Riss
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
Es gab einen kleinen Riss im Stoff.
C1 adjective /traɪt/

trite

abgedroschen
Meaning
Overused and lacking originality.
Example
The speech was full of trite phrases.
Die Rede war voller abgedroschener Phrasen.
B1 verb /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/

cooperate

kooperieren
Meaning
to work together; to collaborate
Example
The teams cooperate to achieve their common goals.
Die Teams kooperieren, um ihre gemeinsamen Ziele zu erreichen.
A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

Komödie
Meaning
A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.
Example
We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.
Wir haben eine lustige Komödie im Theater gesehen.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

Sprecher
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
Der Sprecher hielt die Pressekonferenz im Namen des Unternehmens.
C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

schnell und anpassungsfähig
Meaning
able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action
Example
The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.
Das Startup-Team war agil, als es auf Marktveränderungen reagierte.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

zynisch
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
Sie war zynisch gegenüber den Versprechungen des Politikers.
A2 adverb /əˈbrɔːd/

Abroad

im Ausland
Meaning
in or to a foreign country
Example
She decided to study abroad for a year.
Sie entschied sich, für ein Jahr im Ausland zu studieren.
C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

relevant
Meaning
Relevant and appropriate to the subject being considered.
Example
Her comments were not germane to the discussion.
Ihre Kommentare waren nicht relevant für die Diskussion.
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

anführen
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
Sie führte die Kampagne für Umweltbewusstsein an.
C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

Vorsicht, Vermeidung von Risiken
Meaning
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
Example
His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.
Seine Vorsicht stellte sicher, dass keine Fehler gemacht wurden.
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Acre
Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
Der Bauer besitzt fünf Acres fruchtbares Land.
C1 noun ˈsɛlf pəˈzɪʃən

self-possession

Selbstbeherrschung
Meaning
The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.
Example
His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable.
Seine Selbstbeherrschung während der Krise war bemerkenswert.
C1 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

klar und leicht verständlich
Meaning
Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.
Example
His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.
Seine Erklärung war so klar, dass jeder sie verstanden hat.
B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

Selbstgenügsamkeit
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
Selbstgenügsamkeit hilft, Vertrauen aufzubauen.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

loyal; treu; zuverlässig
Meaning
faithful; devoted; trustworthy
Example
He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.
Er blieb seinen Freunden in schwierigen Zeiten loyal.
B2 verb /ʌnˈfəʊld/

unfold

entfalten oder öffnen
Meaning
to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop
Example
She unfolded the letter carefully.
Sie entfaltete den Brief vorsichtig.
B1 adjective /ˈprɛɡnənt/

pregnant

schwanger; bedeutend
Meaning
having a child developing in the womb; also, full of meaning or significance
Example
She announced that she was three months pregnant.
Sie kündigte an, dass sie im dritten Monat schwanger war.
A2 adverb /ɪnˈdiːd/

indeed

in der Tat
Meaning
used to emphasize or confirm a statement
Example
It was a long journey indeed.
Es war eine lange Reise, in der Tat.
C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

Alchemie
Meaning
A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.
Example
Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.
Mittelalterliche Wissenschaftler widmeten ihr Leben der Alchemie.
C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

Hämophilie
Meaning
A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.
Example
Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.
Die Behandlung der Hämophilie profitiert von genetischer Bearbeitung.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

unfähig, verantwortungslos
Meaning
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Example
His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.
Seine unfähige Einstellung bei der Arbeit führte zu mehreren versäumten Fristen.
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

anschließen
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
Die Schule ist mit der lokalen Universität verbunden.
A1 noun /ˈtiː.tʃər/

Teacher

Lehrer
Meaning
a person who teaches students in a school or other educational institution
Example
The teacher explained the math problem clearly to the students.
Der Lehrer erklärte den Mathematikproblem klar den Schülern.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsaɪzd/

undersized

unterdurchschnittlich
Meaning
Smaller than the usual or expected size.
Example
The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.
Der unterdurchschnittlich große Welpe hatte Schwierigkeiten, mit seinen Geschwistern mitzuhalten.
C1 noun /roʊt/

rote

auswendig lernen
Meaning
mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding
Example
He learned the poem by rote without understanding its meaning.
Er lernte das Gedicht auswendig, ohne seinen Sinn zu verstehen.
B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

ein Drittel
Meaning
one part of something that is divided into three equal parts
Example
One-third of the class was absent today.
Ein Drittel der Klasse war heute abwesend.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

leichtgläubig
Meaning
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Example
The credulous child believed every story she heard.
Das leichtgläubige Kind glaubte jede Geschichte, die es hörte.
B1 adverb /ˈfriːli/

Freely

frei; ohne Einschränkung;
Meaning
without restriction; openly; willingly
Example
She spoke freely about her experiences during the interview.
Sie sprach frei über ihre Erfahrungen während des Interviews.
A1 pronoun /hiː/

he

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

unappeased

unbefriedigt
Meaning
Not satisfied or calmed; still feeling discontent or anger
Example
Despite the apology, she remained unappeased.
Trotz der Entschuldigung blieb sie unbefriedigt.
C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

Eigenfinanzierung
Meaning
Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.
Example
Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.
Viele Unternehmer verlassen sich auf Bootstrapping, um ihre Geschäfte zu starten.
C2 adjective /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

günstig
Meaning
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
Example
The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.
Das sonnige Wetter war ein günstiger Start für das Picknick.
C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

Destillateur
Meaning
A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.
Example
The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.
Der Destillateur brachte letztes Jahr eine neue Whisky-Marke auf den Markt.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈstændɪŋ/

standing

Position / Ansehen
Meaning
status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet
Example
He has high standing in the community for his charity work.
Er hat in der Gemeinschaft einen hohen Ruf wegen seiner Wohltätigkeitsarbeit.
C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

Schlacke
Meaning
Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.
Example
The factory dumped the slag near the river.
Die Fabrik hat die Schlacke nahe dem Fluss entsorgt.
A2 noun ˈliːdər

leader

Führer
Meaning
A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
Example
The leader inspired people.
Der Führer inspirierte die Menschen.
C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

banal
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
Seine Rede war voller banaler Klischees.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

Fotokopie
Meaning
a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy
Example
Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.
Bitte fertigen Sie vor dem Meeting eine Fotokopie dieser Dokumente an.
A2 noun /ˈkær.ɪk.tər/

Character

Charakter; Persönlichkeit; Eigenschaft;
Meaning
the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a novel, play, or film
Example
She showed great character by helping others during the crisis.
Sie zeigte großen Charakter, indem sie anderen während der Krise half.
C1 noun /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/

immersion

Eintauchen
Meaning
Complete engagement in an environment or experience.
Example
Immersion in VR games makes users feel like they are inside the virtual world.
Das Eintauchen in VR-Spiele lässt die Benutzer das Gefühl haben, als wären sie in der virtuellen Welt.
C2 noun /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

Metonymie
Meaning
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.
Example
In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.
In dem Satz 'die Krone wird entscheiden' ist 'Krone' eine Metonymie für die Monarchie.
B2 adjective ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

logical

logisch
Meaning
Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.
Example
Logical circuits ensure effective computation.
Logische Schaltkreise gewährleisten eine effektive Berechnung.
C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

herzlich; mit ganzem Herzen
Meaning
in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly
Example
She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.
Sie begrüßte ihre Gäste herzlich auf der Party.
C2 noun /blæk biː/

Black-bee

schwarze Biene
Meaning
a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
Example
The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden.
Die schwarze Biene summte um die Blumen im Garten.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛptɪv/

receptive

empfänglich
Meaning
Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.
Example
She was receptive to feedback from her colleagues.
Sie war empfänglich für Feedback von ihren Kollegen.
B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

Entwurf
Meaning
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
Example
She finished the first draft of her novel.
Sie hat den ersten Entwurf ihres Romans fertiggestellt.
C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

Mittel
Meaning
With which; the means or resources needed for something.
Example
He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.
Er hatte nicht das Geld, mit dem er ein neues Haus kaufen konnte.
C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

Auferlegung; Last; ungerechte Forderung
Meaning
the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand
Example
The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.
Die Auferlegung neuer Steuern ohne Beratung verärgerte die Bürger erheblich.
C2 verb /ˈdæli/

dally

trödeln
Meaning
To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.
Example
He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work.
Er zögerte im Garten, anstatt mit seiner Arbeit zu beginnen.
A1 pronoun /ɪts/

its

sein
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.
Example
The company changed its logo last year.
Das Unternehmen hat letztes Jahr sein Logo geändert.
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

verrückt
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
Der alte Mann auf der Straße ist ein bisschen verrückt, aber harmlos.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/

glorify

verherrlichen
Meaning
to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is
Example
The movie glorifies war heroes.
Der Film verherrlicht Kriegsheroen.
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

Aufbau
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
Das Unternehmen stellte ein neues Set-up für die Büroanordnung vor.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

Glück
Meaning
To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
Example
The new law enfranchised thousands of people.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun /æd/

ad

Anzeige
Meaning
a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The company released a new ad for their smartphone.
Das Unternehmen hat eine neue Anzeige für sein Smartphone veröffentlicht.
B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

absichtlich
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.
Die Handlungen wurden absichtlich geplant, um Schaden zu verursachen.
B2 verb /suːð/

soothe

beruhigen
Meaning
to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress
Example
The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.
Die Mutter beruhigte ihr weinendes Baby mit einem sanften Wiegenlied.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˌɒpərəˈbɪləti/

interoperability

Interoperabilität
Meaning
The ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information.
Example
The interoperability of different software systems ensures seamless workflow.
Die Interoperabilität verschiedener Softwaresysteme gewährleistet einen nahtlosen Arbeitsablauf.
B2 verb /skeər/

scare

erschrecken
Meaning
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
Example
The loud noise scared the baby.
Der laute Lärm hat das Baby erschreckt.
B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

Spende; Beitrag
Meaning
something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving
Example
The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.
Die großzügige Spende half dem Krankenhaus, neue medizinische Geräte zu kaufen.
B1 noun /ˈbaɪbəl/

bible

bibel
Meaning
the Christian scriptures consisting of the Old and New Testaments; also used for any authoritative book
Example
She reads the Bible every morning.
Sie liest die Bibel jeden Morgen.
C2 noun /dɪˈprævɪti/

depravity

Verdorbenheit
Meaning
moral corruption; wickedness
Example
The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society.
Der Film porträtiert die moralische Verdorbenheit einer korrumpierten Gesellschaft.
C1 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

Aussprache und Wortwahl
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
Eine starke Diktat verbessert die Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.
C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

Folgen
Meaning
The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.
Example
The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.
Die neue Politik hatte unbeabsichtigte Auswirkungen auf die Wirtschaft.
C1 noun /slæb/

slab

platte
Meaning
a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material
Example
The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.
Die Arbeiter legten eine Betonplatte für das Fundament.
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.
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

Regelmäßigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern
Example
The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.
Die Regelmäßigkeit seiner Trainingsroutine half ihm, gesund zu bleiben.
A2 adjective /ˈpaʊə.fəl/

powerful

mächtig
Meaning
Having great power or strength.
Example
The James Webb Telescope is the most powerful space observatory.
Das James-Webb-Teleskop ist das mächtigste Weltraumobservatorium.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

energielos
Meaning
lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest
Example
She felt listless after working long hours without rest.
Sie fühlte sich energielos, nachdem sie lange Stunden ohne Pause gearbeitet hatte.
C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

stabilisierung
Meaning
The process of making or becoming stable.
Example
The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.
Die Stabilisierung der Struktur war nach dem Erdbeben entscheidend.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

rechtswidriges Verhalten
Meaning
Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.
Example
The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen unzulässiger Einmischung in Verträge für schuldig befunden.
C1 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

beleuchten
Meaning
To light up or make something clearer.
Example
Streetlights illuminate the road at night.
Straßenlaternen beleuchten die Straße in der Nacht.
A1 interjection /ʌ/

uh

äh
Meaning
a sound people make when they hesitate or are unsure what to say next.
Example
Uh, I’m not sure if that’s the right answer.
Äh, ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob das die richtige Antwort ist.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

aufhellen; erleichtern
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
Ein Witz kann die Stimmung in einer angespannten Besprechung aufhellen.
C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

Gedenk
Meaning
Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.
Example
They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.
Sie gaben eine Gedenkmünze zum Jahrestag der Unabhängigkeit heraus.
C1 noun /ˌres.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Recitation

Rezitation
Meaning
the action of reciting or repeating aloud from memory
Example
The poetry recitation contest was held in the auditorium.
Der Rezitationswettbewerb fand im Auditorium statt.
B1 verb/adjective /sɪˈkjʊər/

secure

sichern
Meaning
to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place
Example
Please secure the door before you leave.
Bitte sichern Sie die Tür, bevor Sie gehen.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

Selbstachtung
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
Sie weigerte sich, ihre Selbstachtung zu gefährden, indem sie ungerechte Behandlung akzeptierte.
B2 noun /dʒɑːr/

Jar

glasbehälter; topf
Meaning
a wide-mouthed container made of glass or pottery; to have a harsh or unpleasant effect
Example
She stored homemade cookies in a large glass jar on the kitchen counter.
Sie lagerte hausgemachte Kekse in einem großen Glasbehälter auf der Küchenarbeitsplatte.