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A2 noun /dʒɔɪ/

Joy

Freude
Meaning
a feeling of great pleasure and happiness; a person or thing that causes delight
Example
The children's laughter filled the house with joy during the holiday celebration.
Das Lachen der Kinder füllte das Haus mit Freude während der Feiertagsfeier.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɔːndɪst/

jaundiced

voreingenommen / neidisch / durch Gelbsucht betroffen
Meaning
Affected by or displaying prejudice, envy, or bitterness; also refers to having a yellowish discoloration of the skin due to jaundice.
Example
She gave a jaundiced view of the project after her proposal was rejected.
Sie gab nach der Ablehnung ihres Vorschlags einen voreingenommenen Blick auf das Projekt.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

Räucherstäbchen
Meaning
a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies
Example
She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.
Sie zündete einen Räucherstäbchen im Tempel während ihres Gebets an.
B2 noun /ˈdʒuː.pɪ.tər/

Jupiter

Jupiter; der Hauptgott der römischen Mythologie
Meaning
the largest planet in our solar system; the chief god of Roman mythology
Example
Jupiter is known for its massive size and distinctive red spot.
Jupiter ist bekannt für seine massive Größe und den markanten roten Fleck.
A2 noun /dʒiːnz/

jeans

Glück
Meaning
pants made of denim fabric, often blue, worn as casual clothing
Example
He bought a new pair of blue jeans yesterday.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs

judicious

klug
Meaning
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and careful.
Example
A judicious decision can prevent future problems.
Eine kluge Entscheidung kann zukünftige Probleme verhindern.
B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

rechtfertigen
Meaning
to show or prove that something is right or reasonable
Example
He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.
Er versuchte, seine Entscheidung mit logischen Gründen zu rechtfertigen.
C1 noun /ˈdʒet.i/

Jetty

Hafenpier
Meaning
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
Example
The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor.
Die Fischerboote waren am Holzsteg nahe dem Hafen vertäut.
C1 adjective /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/

judicial

judiziell
Meaning
relating to judges, courts, or the administration of justice
Example
The new law faced strong judicial review before implementation.
Das neue Gesetz wurde vor der Umsetzung einer strengen gerichtlichen Überprüfung unterzogen.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkənd/

jocund

fröhlich
Meaning
cheerful and lighthearted
Example
They walked together in a jocund mood after the celebration.
Sie gingen zusammen in einer fröhlichen Stimmung nach der Feier spazieren.
A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewellery

Schmuck
Meaning
ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones
Example
She wore beautiful jewellery to the wedding.
Sie trug schönen Schmuck zur Hochzeit.
A2 noun /dʒuːs/

Juice

saft (von frucht/gemüse oder von fleisch)
Meaning
the liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables; the liquid that comes from meat when it is cooked
Example
The fresh apple juice was delicious and packed with vitamins.
Der frische Apfelsaft war köstlich und voller Vitamine.
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.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/

Journal

zeitschrift
Meaning
a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events
Example
She kept a personal journal to record her thoughts and experiences.
Sie führte ein persönliches Journal, um ihre Gedanken und Erfahrungen festzuhalten.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌm.pər/

Jumper

Pullover;
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps
Example
She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening.
Sie trug einen warmen Wollpullover an dem kalten Winterabend.
B2 noun /dʒɔɪnt/

Joint

Gelenk; gemeinsam
Meaning
a point at which parts of the body are connected; shared by two or more people
Example
The joint effort of the team led to the project's success.
Der gemeinsame Einsatz des Teams führte zum Erfolg des Projekts.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɒt.ər/

Jotter

Notizbuch
Meaning
a small notebook for writing quick notes or reminders
Example
The student carried a jotter to write down important points during lectures.
Der Student trug ein Notizbuch, um wichtige Punkte während der Vorlesungen zu notieren.
B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

Jeep
Meaning
a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle
Example
The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.
Der Jeep fuhr mühelos den felsigen Hügel hinauf.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪst/

journalist

Journalist
Meaning
a person who writes news articles or reports for newspapers, magazines, or media
Example
The journalist covered the political event.
Der Journalist deckte das politische Ereignis ab.
C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

jibe

verspotten / in Einklang sein
Meaning
to make an insulting remark; to be in agreement or harmony with
Example
His actions did not jibe with his words.
Seine Handlungen stimmten nicht mit seinen Worten überein.
C2 noun /ˈdʒæɡ.ər.i/

Jaggary

rohrzucker
Meaning
unrefined sugar made from sugarcane or palm sap; a traditional sweetener
Example
My grandmother uses jaggery instead of white sugar in her recipes.
Meine Großmutter verwendet statt weißem Zucker Rohrzucker in ihren Rezepten.
A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

Januar
Meaning
the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
January is often the coldest month of the year.
Der Januar ist oft der kälteste Monat.
C1 verb /dʒɒt/

jot

etwas schnell und kurz schreiben
Meaning
to write something quickly and briefly
Example
She jotted down his phone number on a napkin.
Sie schrieb schnell seine Telefonnummer auf eine Serviette.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡləri/

jugglery

Jonglage
Meaning
The performance of tricks and illusions, especially by sleight of hand.
Example
The magician's jugglery amazed the audience.
Das Jonglieren des Zauberers erstaunte das Publikum.
C2 phrase ˌdʒʊə.rɪs.pruːˈden.ʃəl ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

jurisprudential benchmark

rechtlicher Maßstab
Meaning
A legal standard or precedent that serves as a reference point for future legal decisions.
Example
The decision set a jurisprudential benchmark.
Die Entscheidung setzte einen rechtlichen Maßstab.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/

jingo

kriegerischer Nationalist
Meaning
a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist
Example
The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo.
Der Führer wurde als rücksichtslose Jingo kritisiert.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡərˌnɔːt/

juggernaut

unaufhaltbare Kraft
Meaning
A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.
Example
The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry.
Das neue Tech-Unternehmen ist zu einer unaufhaltbaren Kraft in der Branche geworden.
B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

eine Spielkarte mit einem Bild eines Hofnarren, die als Jokerkarte verwendet wird; eine Person, die gerne Witze macht
Meaning
a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking
Example
He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.
Er benutzte die Jokerkarte, um seine gewinnende Hand im Pokerspiel zu vervollständigen.
C2 adjective /dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

jocose

jovial
Meaning
playful or humorous in speech or behavior
Example
The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained.
Die spöttischen Bemerkungen des Professors hielten die Klasse unterhalten.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɝː.nə.lɪŋ/

journaling

Tagebuchschreiben
Meaning
The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.
Example
Journaling helps in organizing thoughts and reducing stress.
Journaling hilft, Gedanken zu organisieren und Stress abzubauen.
B2 noun /ˈdʒʊəri/

jury

jury
Meaning
a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence
Example
The jury found him guilty of the crime.
Das Jury hat ihn des Verbrechens für schuldig befunden.
C1 verb /ˈdʒɒsl/

jostle

drängeln
Meaning
to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd
Example
The fans jostled each other to get closer to the stage.
Die Fans drängelten einander, um näher an die Bühne zu kommen.
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.əl/

Jewel

Juwel; Edelstein; Schmuckstück
Meaning
a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament
Example
The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world.
Die Krone war mit wertvollen Juwelen aus der ganzen Welt geschmückt.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

müde, gleichgültig
Meaning
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Example
After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.
Nach Jahren des Reisens fühlte sie sich müde durch die ständige Bewegung.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/

jaundice

Gelbsucht
Meaning
A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.
Example
The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte das Baby mit Gelbsucht.
C1 noun dʒuːˈdɪʃ.ər.i

judiciary

Judikative
Meaning
The judicial authorities of a country; the system of courts that interprets and applies the law.
Example
The judiciary ensures the rule of law.
Die Judikative stellt die Rechtsstaatlichkeit sicher.
C2 noun /dʒɔːnt/

jaunt

kurze Reise
Meaning
A short journey or excursion, usually taken for pleasure.
Example
They went on a weekend jaunt to the countryside.
Sie machten einen kurzen Ausflug aufs Land am Wochenende.
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.
C1 verb /dʒəʊlt/

jolt

Stoß
Meaning
to push or shake someone or something abruptly and roughly
Example
The sudden stop jolted all the passengers forward.
Der plötzliche Stopp hat alle Passagiere nach vorne gestoßen.
C1 verb /dʒæb/

jab

ein Stoß
Meaning
To poke or thrust quickly, often with a finger or something pointed.
Example
He jabbed his finger at the map to show the location.
Er stieß mit dem Finger auf die Karte, um den Standort zu zeigen.
B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

Jude
Meaning
a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent
Example
He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.
Er ist Jude von Geburt und folgt jüdischen Bräuchen.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɔːnti/

jaunty

fröhlich
Meaning
Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner or appearance.
Example
He walked into the room with a jaunty step.
Er ging mit einem fröhlichen Schritt in den Raum.
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

Rechtfertigung
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
Es gibt keine Rechtfertigung für so ein unhöfliches Verhalten.
C2 noun /dʒæm/

jamb

Türrahmen
Meaning
The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.
Example
The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb.
Der Tischler maß sorgfältig die Breite des Türrahmens.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡjələr/

jugular

jugularvene
Meaning
A large vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart.
Example
The doctor checked the patient's jugular vein for signs of pressure.
Der Arzt überprüfte die jugularvene des Patienten auf Anzeichen von Druck.
B2 noun /ˈdʒel.ə.si/

Jealousy

Eifersucht; Groll gegenüber einem Rivalen
Meaning
a feeling of envy of someone or their achievements; resentment against a rival
Example
His jealousy over his colleague's promotion led to tension in the workplace.
Seine Eifersucht auf die Beförderung seines Kollegen führte zu Spannungen am Arbeitsplatz.
B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

Hausmeister, Gebäudewart
Meaning
a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker
Example
The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.
Der Hausmeister der Schule arbeitete jede Nacht spät, um sicherzustellen, dass die Klassenzimmer makellos waren.
C1 noun /ˈdʒækˌfruːt/

Jackfruit

Jackfrucht
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a spiky exterior and sweet flesh inside
Example
The jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world.
Die Jackfruit ist die größte Baumfrucht der Welt.
A2 noun /dʒæz/

jazz

Glück
Meaning
a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities
Example
She loves listening to live jazz on weekends.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

Juwelier
Meaning
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
Example
The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.
Der Juwelier fertigte einen schönen Goldring an.
C2 noun /dʒeɪp/

jape

Scherz, Spaß
Meaning
A practical joke or humorous remark.
Example
He enjoyed a harmless jape with his friends.
Er genoss einen harmlosen Scherz mit seinen Freunden.
C2 noun /dʒuːt/

jute

Jute
Meaning
a long, soft, shiny plant fiber used to make rope, bags, sacks, and coarse cloth
Example
Jute is widely used to make eco-friendly bags and ropes.
Jute wird zur Herstellung von Säcken verwendet.
C2 noun /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/

jurisprudence

Rechtswissenschaft
Meaning
The theory, philosophy, or science of law.
Example
She is a professor of jurisprudence at the university.
Sie ist Professorin für Rechtswissenschaft an der Universität.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊɪst/

jingoist

Jingoist
Meaning
a person who supports jingoism; an extreme nationalist with aggressive foreign policies
Example
He was labeled a jingoist for his extreme views.
Er wurde wegen seiner extremen Ansichten als Jingoist bezeichnet.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊˌɪzəm/

jingoism

extremer Patriotismus
Meaning
extreme patriotism expressed in aggressive foreign policy
Example
The politician's speech was filled with jingoism.
Die Rede des Politikers war voller Jingoismus.
C2 adjective /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/

juridical

juristisch
Meaning
Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.
Example
The case raised important juridical questions.
Der Fall warf wichtige juristische Fragen auf.
A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewelry

Schmuck
Meaning
personal ornaments such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets that are typically made from precious metals and stones
Example
She wore gold jewelry at the wedding.
Sie trug goldenen Schmuck bei der Hochzeit.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒes.tɪŋ/

Jesting

scherzhaft
Meaning
joking or teasing in a playful manner
Example
He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job.
Er scherzte nur, als er sagte, er würde seinen Job kündigen.
A1 noun /dʒuˈlaɪ/

July

Juli
Meaning
the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
July is often the hottest month of the year.
Der Juli ist oft der heißeste Monat des Jahres.
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌmbəl/

jumble

durcheinanderbringen
Meaning
to mix things together in a confused or untidy way
Example
Don't jumble all the papers together in one pile.
Bringe nicht alle Papiere in einem Stapel durcheinander.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒoʊ.vi.əl/

jovial

heiter
Meaning
cheerful and friendly in manner
Example
He was in a jovial mood during the family gathering.
Er war während der Familienzusammenkunft in guter Stimmung.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ/

jarring

aufschreckend, störend
Meaning
Striking or shocking in a way that creates a strong contrast or clash.
Example
The sudden loud noise was jarring to everyone in the room.
Das plötzliche laute Geräusch war für alle im Raum erschütternd.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl/

Jungle

dichter Wald; Dschungel;
Meaning
a dense forest in a tropical climate; a place of bewildering complexity or ruthless struggle
Example
The explorer got lost in the dense Amazon jungle for three days.
Der Entdecker verlor sich für drei Tage im dichten Amazonas-Dschungel.
C2 noun dʒʊˈdɪʃəsnɪs

judiciousness

Vernunft, Urteilsvermögen
Meaning
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
Example
Her judiciousness in making decisions was appreciated.
Ihre Vernunft bei Entscheidungen wurde geschätzt.
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.ni.ər/

Junior

Junior; Anfänger; untergeordnet
Meaning
a person who is younger or lower in rank than someone else; relating to young people
Example
The junior employee was eager to learn from senior colleagues.
Der Junior-Mitarbeiter war eifrig, von den Senior-Kollegen zu lernen.
B2 noun /dʒɜːrk/

Jerk

Ruck; Stoß; Dussel
Meaning
a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person
Example
The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.
Der plötzliche Ruck des Zuges ließ die Passagiere das Gleichgewicht für einen Moment verlieren.
C2 adjective /dʒɪˈdʒuːn/

jejune

naiv / oberflächlich / uninteressant
Meaning
Naive, simplistic, and superficial; also dull or uninteresting.
Example
The professor dismissed the essay as jejune and lacking depth.
Der Professor wies den Aufsatz als naiv und ohne Tiefe zurück.
C2 verb /dʒaʊst/

joust

Ritterturnier
Meaning
to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue
Example
The knights prepared to joust in front of the cheering crowd.
Die Ritter bereiteten sich vor, vor der jubelnden Menge zu kämpfen.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɜːrnəlaɪz/

journalize

in einem Journal aufzeichnen
Meaning
to record daily transactions or events in a journal, especially in accounting
Example
The accountant will journalize all financial transactions at the end of the day.
Der Buchhalter wird alle finanziellen Transaktionen am Ende des Tages journalisieren.
C1 noun /dʒest/

Jest

Witz; Scherz
Meaning
a thing said or done for amusement; a joke
Example
His comment was made in jest, not to offend anyone.
Sein Kommentar wurde im Scherz gemacht, nicht um jemanden zu beleidigen.
A2 noun /ˈdʒækɪt/

Jacket

Jacke
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having sleeves and fastening down the front
Example
He wore a leather jacket to protect himself from the cold wind.
Er trug eine Lederjacke, um sich vor dem kalten Wind zu schützen.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡəl/

Jingle

ein leichter metallischer Klang, der durch das Schütteln von Metallgegenständen entsteht; ein kurzer, eingängiger Song
Meaning
a light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together; a short catchy song
Example
The jingle of keys could be heard as she walked down the hallway.
Das Klingeln der Schlüssel war zu hören, als sie den Flur hinunterging.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

saftig
Meaning
Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.
Example
The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.
Das Steak war so saftig, dass es in meinem Mund zerging.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʊntə/

junta

militärjunta
Meaning
A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.
Example
The junta seized power after the coup.
Die Junta ergriff nach dem Putsch die Macht.
C2 noun /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmaɪ.æd/

Jeremiad

klage; trauriger langwieriger Vortrag; eine Liste von Unglücken
Meaning
a long mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes; a prolonged expression of grief
Example
The newspaper editorial was a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.
Der Zeitungseditorial war ein Jeremiad über den Verfall moralischer Werte in der Gesellschaft.
C2 verb /dʒɪr/

jeer

sich lustig machen
Meaning
to laugh at someone or something in a cruel or mocking way
Example
The crowd began to jeer at the opposing team.
Die Menge begann, sich über das gegnerische Team lustig zu machen.
C2 noun /ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Jesmine

Jasmin
Meaning
a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers
Example
The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
Die Jasminblumen füllten den Garten mit ihrem süßen Duft.
A1 noun /dʒuːn/

june

Juni
Meaning
the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
Schools often close for summer vacation in June.
Die Schulen schließen oft im Juni wegen der Sommerferien.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

kritischer Moment
Meaning
a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis
Example
At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.
An diesem kritischen Moment muss das Unternehmen entscheiden, ob es sich ausdehnen oder verkleinern soll.
B2 verb /dʒɑːɡ/

jog

joggen
Meaning
to run at a slow, steady pace for exercise
Example
She jogs every morning in the park.
Sie joggt jeden Morgen im Park.
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.və.naɪl/

Juvenile

jugendlich; minderjährig
Meaning
a young person below the age of adult criminal responsibility; relating to young people
Example
The juvenile court handles cases involving young offenders under eighteen.
Das Jugendgericht befasst sich mit Fällen, die junge Straftäter unter achtzehn Jahren betreffen.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɑːr.ɡən/

jargon

Fachsprache
Meaning
Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.
Example
The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon.
Die Erklärung des Anwalts war voller juristischem Fachjargon.
A2 noun /ˈdʒel.i/

Jelly

Gelee
Meaning
a sweet soft food made from fruit juice and sugar; a semi-solid substance with a jelly-like consistency
Example
She spread grape jelly on her toast for breakfast.
Sie strich Traubengelee auf ihren Toast zum Frühstück.
A2 verb /dʒɔɪn/

join

beitreten
Meaning
to connect or combine; to become a member of something
Example
Would you like to join our team for the project?
Möchtest du unserem Team für das Projekt beitreten?
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

fröhlich
Meaning
full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight
Example
She felt joyful when she heard the good news.
Sie fühlte sich fröhlich, als sie die gute Nachricht hörte.
B2 noun /dʒet/

Jet

Jetflugzeug
Meaning
a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines
Example
The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly.
Das Jetflugzeug hob sanft ab und erreichte schnell die Reiseflughöhe.
B2 noun /dʒɔː/

Jaw

Kiefer
Meaning
either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates
Example
She broke her jaw in the accident.
Sie brach ihr Kiefer im Unfall.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/

jewish

Glück
Meaning
relating to Jews or Judaism
Example
They celebrate Jewish festivals every year.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɒɡəl/

joggle

leicht schütteln
Meaning
to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks
Example
He joggled the table and the vase nearly fell.
Er schüttelte den Tisch und die Vase fiel fast um.
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌɡəl/

juggle

jonglieren
Meaning
To continuously toss and catch objects in the air; to manage many tasks at the same time.
Example
He tried to juggle work, studies, and family responsibilities.
Er versuchte, Arbeit, Studium und familiäre Verantwortung gleichzeitig zu jonglieren.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdʒuː.dɪˌkeɪ.tʃər/

judicature

rechtsprechung
Meaning
the administration of justice or the system of courts
Example
The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied.
Die Rechtsprechung stellt sicher, dass Gesetze fair angewendet werden.
B1 noun /dʒʌdʒ/

Judge

Richter; Schiedsrichter
Meaning
a public official appointed to decide cases in a law court; a person who decides the results of a competition
Example
The judge carefully reviewed all the evidence before making a decision.
Der Richter prüfte alle Beweise sorgfältig, bevor er eine Entscheidung traf.
A1 noun /dʒɒb/

Job

Arbeit; Job; Stelle
Meaning
a paid position of regular employment; a task or piece of work
Example
She found a new job at the technology company after graduation.
Sie fand einen neuen Job bei dem Technologieunternehmen nach ihrem Abschluss.
C2 verb /ˈdʒæbər/

jabber

plappern
Meaning
To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.
Example
The children jabbered happily after the show.
Die Kinder plapperten fröhlich nach der Show.
A2 noun /dʒoʊk/

Joke

Witz; Scherz; etwas, das zum Lachen führt
Meaning
a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter; something not to be taken seriously
Example
Everyone laughed at his funny joke during the dinner party.
Alle lachten über seinen lustigen Witz während der Dinnerparty.
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌk.stə.poʊz/

juxtapose

zwei verschiedene Dinge nebeneinander stellen
Meaning
To place two different things close together to show how they are different or similar.
Example
The artist juxtaposed traditional and modern elements in his painting.
Der Künstler stellte traditionelle und moderne Elemente in seinem Gemälde nebeneinander.
C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

kleiner Rabe
Meaning
a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence
Example
The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.
Der Jackdaw sammelte glänzende Objekte für sein Nest.
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.liː/

Jubilee

Jubiläum; besonderes Jubiläum
Meaning
a special anniversary celebration, especially the 25th, 50th, or 60th anniversary of an important event
Example
The school celebrated its golden jubilee with a grand ceremony.
Die Schule feierte ihr goldenes Jubiläum mit einer großen Zeremonie.
B2 noun /ˈdʒel.i fɪʃ/

Jelly fish

Qualle
Meaning
a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles
Example
The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body.
Die Qualle schwebte anmutig durch das Wasser mit ihrem durchsichtigen Körper.
C2 noun /dʒuːt liːf/

Jute leaf

Juteblatt
Meaning
the edible leaves of the jute plant, commonly eaten as a leafy green vegetable
Example
Jute leaf is rich in vitamins and minerals and is often cooked with lentils in Bengali cuisine.
Juteblätter sind reich an Vitaminen und Mineralien und werden in der bengalischen Küche oft mit Linsen gekocht.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʊərər/

juror

Geschworener
Meaning
a member of a jury who is chosen to hear evidence in a legal case and help make a decision
Example
The juror listened carefully to the witness’s testimony.
Der Geschworene hörte aufmerksam die Aussage des Zeugen an.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

journalismus
Meaning
the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media
Example
He studied journalism to become a news reporter.
Er studierte Journalismus, um Nachrichtensprecher zu werden.
A2 adjective /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/

japanese

japanisch
Meaning
relating to Japan, its people, or their language
Example
She loves Japanese culture and traditions.
Sie liebt die japanische Kultur und Traditionen.
C1 verb /ˈdʒɪtər/

jitter

zittern
Meaning
to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement
Example
He began to jitter nervously before giving his speech.
Er fing an, nervös zu zittern, bevor er seine Rede hielt.
C2 noun /ˈdʒes.tər/

Jester

Hofnarr; Spaßmacher
Meaning
a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot
Example
The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks.
Der Hofnarr unterhielt den König mit scharfsinnigen Bemerkungen und lustigen Tricks.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɒli/

jolly

fröhlich
Meaning
Full of good humor and cheerfulness.
Example
The children were in a jolly mood at the party.
Die Kinder waren in einer fröhlichen Stimmung auf der Party.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/

Judgement

Urteil; Entscheidung
Meaning
the ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions; an official decision made by a judge or court
Example
The jury's judgement was based on careful consideration of all the facts.
Das Urteil der Jury basierte auf einer sorgfältigen Überlegung aller Fakten.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɛpərdi/

jeopardy

Gefahr
Meaning
Danger of loss, harm, or failure.
Example
His careless driving put everyone in jeopardy.
Seine rücksichtslose Fahrweise brachte alle in Gefahr.
B1 noun ˈdʒʌstɪs

justice

Gerechtigkeit
Meaning
Just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable.
Example
Justice is sought by the oppressed characters in the story.
Die Gerechtigkeit wird von den unterdrückten Charakteren in der Geschichte gesucht.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɪg.ərd/

Jiggered

überrascht; erstaunt;
Meaning
surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled
Example
I'll be jiggered if I know what happened here.
Ich wäre überrascht, wenn ich wüsste, was hier passiert ist.
C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

jeopardize

gefährden
Meaning
to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed
Example
His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.
Sein rücksichtslose Verhalten könnte seine Karriere gefährden.
B1 noun ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt

judgment

Urteil, Urteilskraft, Entscheidung
Meaning
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
Example
The judge's judgment was fair and just.
Das Urteil des Richters war gerecht und fair.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

Juncture

Kritischer Punkt
Meaning
a particular point in events or time; a critical moment when important decisions must be made
Example
At this juncture, we need to make a crucial decision about our future.
An diesem kritischen Punkt müssen wir eine wichtige Entscheidung über unsere Zukunft treffen.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

außergewöhnlich groß; riesig
Meaning
exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic
Example
The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.
Das Jumbo-Jet wurde am Flughafen verspätet.
B2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/

Junction

Kreuzung
Meaning
a place where two or more roads or railway lines meet; a point where things join or connect
Example
Turn left at the junction to reach the shopping center.
Biegen Sie an der Kreuzung links ab, um das Einkaufszentrum zu erreichen.
C1 noun /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

juxtaposition

Juxtaposition
Meaning
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Example
The juxtaposition of light and dark colors created a dramatic effect.
Die Juxtaposition von hellen und dunklen Farben erzeugte einen dramatischen Effekt.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

Jongleur
Meaning
a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment
Example
The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.
Der Jongleur unterhielt das Publikum mit seinen erstaunlichen Balltricks.
C1 noun /ˌdʒæm.bəˈriː/

Jamboree

Jamboree; große Feier;
Meaning
a large celebration or party; a gathering with entertainment; a festive event
Example
The scout jamboree brought together thousands of young people from around the world.
Das Pfadfinder-Jamboree brachte Tausende von jungen Menschen aus der ganzen Welt zusammen.