C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

gesetzlich regeln

Meaning

to make or enact laws

Example

The government plans to legislate new safety standards.

Die Regierung plant, neue Sicherheitsstandards zu gesetzlich festzulegen.

A1 noun /haʊs/

house

Haus

Meaning

A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.

Example

They bought a new house in the city.

Sie haben ein neues Haus in der Stadt gekauft.

B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

streng; verlangt genaue Einhaltung der Regeln

Meaning

demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous

Example

The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.

Der Lehrer ist sehr streng mit den Abgabeterminen für Hausaufgaben.

B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

Sanitärversorgung

Meaning

Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.

Example

Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.

Gute Sanitärpraktiken sind der Schlüssel zur Verhinderung von Infestationen.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsəbl/

insensible

bewusstlos

Meaning

Unconscious; unaware of or indifferent to something.

Example

He was insensible to the cold as he lay in the snow.

Er war gegen die Kälte insensibel, als er im Schnee lag.

C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

gleichgültig, desinteressiert

Meaning

unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before

Example

After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.

Nach Jahren des luxuriösen Reisens fühlte sie sich gleichgültig gegenüber einer weiteren Reise nach Paris.

C1 verb /ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz/

globalize

globalisieren

Meaning

to make something worldwide in scope or application; to integrate into a global system

Example

Many companies globalize their operations to reach international markets.

Viele Unternehmen globalisieren ihre Aktivitäten, um internationale Märkte zu erreichen.

C1 adjective /ˈnæs.ənt/

nascent

entstehend

Meaning

Emerging, developing, or in the early stages of formation

Example

The nascent technology is revolutionizing industries.

Die entstehende Technologie revolutioniert die Industrien.

B1 noun /ˈtɛkstbʊk/

textbook

Lehrbuch

Meaning

a book used for studying a subject in school or college

Example

She bought a new biology textbook for her class.

Sie kaufte ein neues Biologiebuch für ihren Kurs.

C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

Hypothek

Meaning

a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property

Example

They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.

Sie nahmen eine Hypothek auf, um ihr erstes Haus zu kaufen.

B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

benachbart; angrenzend; benachbart

Meaning

situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering

Example

We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.

Wir besuchen oft unsere Nachbarländer für den Handel.

C2 adjective /ˈfɛstəl/

festal

festlich, mit Bezug auf ein Festival

Meaning

relating to a festival or celebration

Example

The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding.

Der Saal war auf festliche Weise für die Hochzeit dekoriert.

C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

verführen

Meaning

To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.

Example

She inveigled him into signing the contract.

Sie überredete ihn, den Vertrag zu unterschreiben.

B1 adverb /ˈtɪpɪkli/

typically

normalerweise

Meaning

in a way that is typical of a particular person, thing, or group

Example

She typically arrives at work at 9 AM.

Sie kommt normalerweise um 9 Uhr zur Arbeit.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/

uncontrolled

unkontrolliert

Meaning

not restrained or managed; lacking control

Example

The wildfire spread in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread damage.

Das Waldbrand breitete sich auf unkontrollierte Weise aus und verursachte weitreichende Schäden.

C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

abwickeln

Meaning

to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity

Example

Customers can transact their banking online.

Kunden können ihre Bankgeschäfte online abwickeln.

C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

pompös

Meaning

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

Example

The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.

Das Restaurant war stilvoll, aber viel zu pompös für meinen Geschmack.

C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

Epistemologe

Meaning

A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.

Example

The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.

Der Epistemologe debattierte darüber, wie Menschen wirklich etwas mit Sicherheit wissen können.

B2 noun /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

ornament

Schmuck

Meaning

A decorative object that adds beauty to something.

Example

The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful ornaments.

Der Weihnachtsbaum war mit buntem Schmuck geschmückt.

B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

selbstmord

Meaning

the act of intentionally killing oneself

Example

Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.

Psychische Gesundheitsfachkräfte arbeiten daran, Selbstmord zu verhindern.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/

Unchallenged

unumstritten; ohne Widerstand akzeptiert; ohne Rivalen

Meaning

not disputed or questioned; accepted without opposition; having no rival

Example

He remained the unchallenged champion for five years.

Er blieb fünf Jahre lang der unumstrittene Champion.

C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

männliche Ente

Meaning

a male duck; a type of waterfowl

Example

The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.

Der drake führte seine Familie von Enten über den Teich.

C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

Erzählgesang

Meaning

a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic

Example

The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.

Der Sänger trug eine bewegende Ballade über verlorene Liebe vor.

B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

experienced

erfahren

Meaning

having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience

Example

She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students.

Sie ist eine erfahrene Lehrerin, die weiß, wie man schwierige Schüler behandelt.

C2 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

widerlegen

Meaning

To give a false impression of something; to contradict.

Example

His calm face belied his inner anxiety.

Sein ruhiges Gesicht widerlegte seine innere Angst.

C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

bauchnabel

Meaning

the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached

Example

The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.

Der Nabelschnur des Babys fiel nach einer Woche ab.

B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

Schneider

Meaning

a person whose job is making and altering clothes

Example

The tailor measured him for a new suit.

Der Schneider hat ihm Maß für einen neuen Anzug genommen.

C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

akkordeon (musikinstrument)

Meaning

a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons

Example

The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.

Der Musiker spielte eine fröhliche Melodie auf dem Akkordeon.

C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

verschmelzen

Meaning

Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.

Example

The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.

Die verschiedenen Theorien verschmolzen zu einer vereinheitlichten Idee.

A2 noun /bænd/

band

Musikband

Meaning

a group of musicians who play music together

Example

The band performed live at the concert.

Die Band trat live beim Konzert auf.

C2 noun /ˈɛdi/

eddy

strudel

Meaning

A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.

Example

The canoe was caught in an eddy near the rocks.

Das Kanu wurde in einem Strudel in der Nähe der Felsen gefangen.

A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

Nadel

Meaning

a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together

Example

She used a pin to attach the note to the board.

Sie benutzte eine Nadel, um die Notiz an das Brett zu heften.

C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

gegenintuitiv

Meaning

contrary to what one would intuitively expect

Example

His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.

Sein Ansatz scheint gegenintuitiv, aber er funktioniert tatsächlich.

A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

zerbrach; pleite

Meaning

past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor

Example

I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.

Ich habe gestern Nacht mein Handy zerbrochen und jetzt bin ich pleite.

B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

Kriterium

Meaning

A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.

Example

Honesty is an important criterion for this job.

Ehrlichkeit ist ein wichtiges Kriterium für diesen Job.

B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

herausfordernd

Meaning

difficult in a way that tests one's abilities

Example

The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.

Der Bergaufstieg war herausfordernd, aber lohnend.

C2 noun /ˈdrɪvəl/

drivel

Quatsch

Meaning

silly or nonsensical talk

Example

The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel.

Die Rede des Politikers war voller bedeutungsloser Quatsch.

A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

Mangel; Bedarf

Meaning

lack or shortage of something; poverty or need

Example

There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.

Es gibt einen Mangel an Trinkwasser in den von Dürre betroffenen Gebieten.

C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Desperado

Meaning

A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.

Example

The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.

Der Sheriff war entschlossen, den Desperado zu fassen, der die Stadt terrorisierte.

C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

Festigkeit

Meaning

Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.

Example

She faced adversity with great fortitude.

Sie hat die Widrigkeiten mit großer Stärke bewältigt.

B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

Spezialist

Meaning

a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert

Example

She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.

Sie konsultierte einen Herzspezialisten wegen ihres Zustands.

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

benutzbar

Meaning

fit for use; usable; in working order

Example

The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.

Das alte Fahrrad ist trotz seines Alters immer noch benutzbar.

C1 adjective /ˈfɑːð.ər.ləs/

fatherless

vaterlos

Meaning

without a father

Example

The fatherless child relied on the support of his community.

Das vaterlose Kind war auf die Unterstützung seiner Gemeinschaft angewiesen.

C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

gutachter

Meaning

a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something

Example

An external assessor reviewed the project report.

Ein externer Gutachter hat den Projektbericht überprüft.

C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

ansammeln

Meaning

to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition

Example

Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.

Staubpartikel akkumulieren mit der Zeit, um größere Himmelskörper zu bilden.

B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

drücken

Meaning

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it

Example

She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.

Sie drückte die Zahnpastatube, um das letzte Stück herauszubekommen.

C1 verb /pərˈteɪn/

pertain

betreffen

Meaning

to relate or have reference to something

Example

The rules pertain to all students in the school.

Die Regeln betreffen alle Schüler in der Schule.

B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

Spirituosen

Meaning

Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.

Example

The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.

Der Laden verkauft sowohl Bier als auch Spirituosen.

B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

Geheimhaltung

Meaning

the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden

Example

The project was conducted in complete secrecy.

Das Projekt wurde in völliger Geheimhaltung durchgeführt.

C2 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/

regicide

Regizid

Meaning

the act of killing a king

Example

The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.

Die Verschwörer wurden für den Regizid ausgeführt.

B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

unreif; nicht vollständig entwickelt; kindlich

Meaning

not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish

Example

His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.

Sein unreifes Verhalten während des Treffens enttäuschte alle.

C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

Indigene Traditionen

Meaning

Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.

Example

Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.

Die indigenen Traditionen in den Chittagong Hill Tracts sind einzigartig.

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

diakritisch

Meaning

Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.

Example

The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.

Das Wort 'Résumé' hat diakritische Zeichen, die seine Bedeutung von 'resume' ändern.

C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

cohorts

kohorten

Meaning

Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.

Example

Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts.

Forscher verglichen die Gesundheitsauswirkungen verschiedener Kohorten.

C2 adjective /ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/

valedictory

Abschieds-

Meaning

Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.

Example

He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference.

Er hielt eine Abschiedansprache auf der Konferenz.

C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

zusammenfließend

Meaning

Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.

Example

The confluent streams formed a mighty river.

Die zusammenfließenden Bäche bildeten einen mächtigen Fluss.

A2 noun /ˈpɛpər/

pepper

Pfeffer

Meaning

a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food

Example

I like to add pepper to my soup.

Ich mag es, Pfeffer zu meiner Suppe hinzuzufügen.

C1 adjective + noun ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈnɒlɪdʒ

unprecedented knowledge

beispielloses Wissen

Meaning

Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.

Example

Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system.

Artemis wird beispielloses Wissen über das Sonnensystem liefern.

C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

Verdauungsstörung

Meaning

Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.

Example

He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.

Er vermied scharfes Essen, weil es ihm oft Verdauungsstörungen verursachte.

C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

Maniac

Meaning

a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way

Example

The driver was speeding like a maniac.

Der Fahrer raste wie ein Maniac.

C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

Autarkie

Meaning

A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.

Example

The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.

Die Nation versuchte Autarkie, um die Abhängigkeit von Importen zu verringern.

B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

abheben

Meaning

to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back

Example

She needs to withdraw money from the bank.

Sie muss Geld von der Bank abheben.

C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

Altruismus

Meaning

The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.

Example

Selflessness is a key value for community building.

Altruismus ist ein wichtiger Wert für den Gemeinschaftsbau.

C1 noun /tɪnt/

tint

Färbung

Meaning

a slight shade or variation of a color

Example

The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint.

Die Wände wurden weiß mit einem leichten blauen Tint gestrichen.

C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

Prätense von oberflächlichem Wissen

Meaning

pretentious show of superficial knowledge

Example

His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.

Seine Rede war voller Sciolismus, der niemanden beeindruckte.

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

Prototyp

Meaning

The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.

Example

The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.

Das Unternehmen baute einen Prototyp des neuen Smartphones vor der Massenproduktion.

C2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

overweening

überheblich

Meaning

excessively arrogant or prideful

Example

His overweening pride cost him many friends.

Sein übermäßiger Stolz kostete ihm viele Freunde.

C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

elegisch

Meaning

Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.

Example

The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.

Der Roman endet mit einem elegischen Ton, der das verlorene Zeitalter betrauert.

A1 pronoun /aʊərz/

ours

unser

Meaning

belonging to or associated with us

Example

This victory is ours.

Dieser Sieg gehört uns.

C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

reich, üppig und luxuriös, besonders in Bezug auf Vegetation

Meaning

rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation

Example

The valley was filled with lush green fields.

Das Tal war mit üppigen grünen Feldern gefüllt.

C2 verb /dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

dissimulate

verbergen

Meaning

To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.

Example

He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile.

Er versuchte, seine Angst mit einem Lächeln zu verbergen.

A2 noun /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

geography

Geografie

Meaning

the study of the Earth’s physical features, climates, populations, and the relationships between people and their environments

Example

She studies geography to understand how landscapes and human societies interact.

Sie studiert Geografie, um die Welt zu verstehen.

B1 noun /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃənz/

accommodations

Unterkunft

Meaning

Lodging; room and board; places to stay.

Example

The students had proper accommodations.

Die Studenten hatten eine geeignete Unterkunft.

B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

akustisch

Meaning

relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means

Example

We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.

Wir nahmen eine akustische Version des Songs in einem ruhigen Raum auf.

B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

Tugend; Moralität; nützliche Qualität

Meaning

behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing

Example

Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.

Ehrlichkeit wird in vielen Kulturen als höchste Tugend betrachtet.

B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

Garnele

Meaning

a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs

Example

We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.

Wir haben gegrillte Garnelen mit Knoblauchbutter zum Abendessen bestellt.

B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

salzig

Meaning

having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater

Example

The salty ocean water made her thirsty.

Das salzige Meerwasser machte sie durstig.

C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

vernebeln

Meaning

to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist

Example

His mind was befogged by exhaustion.

Sein Geist war durch Erschöpfung verwirrt.

A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

stark

Meaning

in a strong manner or to a great extent

Example

She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.

Sie glaubt stark an die Kraft des positiven Denkens.

B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

Verteidigung; Schutz

Meaning

the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support

Example

The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.

Das Land verstärkte sein Verteidigungssystem gegen potenzielle Bedrohungen.

B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

Glück

Meaning

to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret

Example

She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.

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

C1 noun /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

expectancy

Erwartung

Meaning

the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood

Example

There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced.

Es herrschte eine Erwartung im Raum, bevor die Ergebnisse bekannt gegeben wurden.

B1 adjective dɪˈleɪd

delayed

verspätet

Meaning

Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.

Example

The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.

Die Artemis-Mission wurde aufgrund technischer Herausforderungen verspätet.

C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

Ausstattung oder eine Kutsche mit Zubehör

Meaning

Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.

Example

The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.

Der Adel kam in einer großen Kutsche an.

C2 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

Vorherbestimmung

Meaning

the act of determining something in advance; predestination

Example

The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.

Die Doktrin der Vorherbestimmung schlägt vor, dass Ereignisse durch göttlichen Willen festgelegt sind.

C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

schlichten

Meaning

to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge

Example

The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.

Das Komitee stimmte zu, den Vertragsstreit zu schlichten.

C1 noun /rɪˈpjuːt/

repute

Ruf

Meaning

the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation

Example

He is a scholar of great repute in his field.

Er ist ein Gelehrter von großem Ruf in seinem Fachgebiet.

A2 noun, verb /fuːl/

fool

Narr

Meaning

a silly or stupid person; to trick someone

Example

He felt like a fool after believing the prank.

Er fühlte sich wie ein Narr, nachdem er den Streich geglaubt hatte.

C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

bildlich

Meaning

not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation

Example

She used figurative language to describe her feelings.

Sie verwendete bildliche Sprache, um ihre Gefühle zu beschreiben.

B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

festes Objekt, installierte Vorrichtung

Meaning

a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building

Example

The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.

Das Badezimmergerät wurde gestern installiert.

C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Repugnant

abstoßend; widerlich; ekelhaft

Meaning

extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike

Example

The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.

Die Idee, seinen Eltern zu lügen, war ihm abstoßend.

C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

misstrauisch

Meaning

With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.

Example

She looked askance at his unusual proposal.

Sie sah seinen ungewöhnlichen Vorschlag misstrauisch an.

B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

erneuerbar

Meaning

Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.

Example

Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.

Erneuerbare Ressourcen minimieren Umweltschäden.

A1 noun, adjective, adverb /raɪt/

right

Recht

Meaning

something that is morally good, fair, or just; or a legal/entitled claim

Example

Everyone has the right to free speech.

Jeder hat das Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung.

C1 noun /ˈrɪɡər/

rigor

Strenge

Meaning

strictness, severity, or demanding conditions

Example

The training was carried out with great rigor.

Das Training wurde mit großer Strenge durchgeführt.

C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

unterhalb der Schwelle des Bewusstseins existierend oder wirkend, vom Geist einer Person wahrgenommen oder beeinflussend, ohne dass sie sich dessen bewusst ist

Meaning

Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.

Example

Advertisements often have subliminal messages.

Werbung enthält oft subliminale Botschaften.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

unerschütterlich; fest

Meaning

not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering

Example

Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.

Ihr Glaube blieb trotz aller Herausforderungen unerschütterlich.

C2 adjective /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒrɪkəl/

phantasmagorical

phantasmagorisch

Meaning

Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.

Example

The movie created a phantasmagorical vision of another world.

Der Film schuf eine phantasmagorische Vision einer anderen Welt.

C1 noun ˈfɔː.saɪt

foresight

Voraussicht

Meaning

The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.

Example

His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.

Seine Voraussicht half dem Unternehmen, finanzielle Verluste zu vermeiden.

C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

verrücken

Meaning

to disturb the order or arrangement of something

Example

The wind disarranged her hair.

Der Wind hat ihr Haar durcheinander gebracht.

C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

starren

Meaning

To stare openly and rudely.

Example

Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.

Die Touristen starrten die Berühmtheit an, die die Straße entlang ging.

B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

Einrichtungen

Meaning

A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

Example

Facilities improve industrial productivity.

Einrichtungen verbessern die industrielle Produktivität.

C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.li.ə/

Dahlia

dahlie

Meaning

a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn

Example

She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer.

Sie pflanzte bunte Dahlien in ihrem Garten letzten Sommer.

C2 adjective /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

barbarisch; grausam; wild

Meaning

extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage

Example

The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.

Die barbarische Behandlung von Gefangenen wurde von Menschenrechtsorganisationen verurteilt.

C2 noun /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/

plenitude

Plenitude

Meaning

the condition of being full or abundant; a great quantity

Example

The garden was a plenitude of flowers in spring.

Der Garten war im Frühling eine Plenität von Blumen.

C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

tödlich

Meaning

in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically

Example

The accident fatally injured two passengers.

Der Unfall verletzte zwei Passagiere tödlich.

C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈʃʊəd/

unassured

unsicher

Meaning

Lacking confidence or certainty.

Example

She gave an unassured answer during the interview.

Sie gab während des Interviews eine unsichere Antwort.

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 adjective /ɡælˈvænɪk/

galvanic

galvanisch / intensiv

Meaning

Relating to electricity produced by chemical action; sudden and dramatic.

Example

The news had a galvanic effect on the audience.

Die Nachricht hatte einen galvanischen Effekt auf das Publikum.

A1 preposition /ɪn/

Cineast

Meaning

A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.

Example

As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.

Als wahrer Cineast verbringt sie die meisten Wochenenden damit, klassische Filme zu schauen.