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A2 noun /ˈmædʒɪk/

magic

Magie
Meaning
the use of mysterious or supernatural powers to influence events
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his magic.
Der Magier verblüffte die Menge mit seiner Magie.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

fertigung
Meaning
the process of making products on a large scale using machinery
Example
The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.
Das Land investiert stark in den Fertigungssektor.
B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

Mentor
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
Sie fungierte als Mentor für die neuen Mitarbeiter.
A2 adjective /ˈmærid/

Married

verheiratet
Meaning
having a husband or wife
Example
She is married to a doctor.
Sie ist mit einem Arzt verheiratet.
C1 adjective /məˈdʒen.tə/

Magenta

magenta Farbe
Meaning
a bright purplish-red color
Example
She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the party.
Sie trug ein wunderschönes magentafarbenes Kleid zur Party.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

unzählbar
Meaning
a countless or extremely great number
Example
There are myriad stars in the night sky.
Es gibt unzählbare Sterne am Nachthimmel.
C1 noun /moʊˈtiːf/

motif

Motiv
Meaning
A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of art or literature.
Example
The motif of love is central to the novel.
Das Motiv der Liebe steht im Zentrum des Romans.
A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

musik
Meaning
vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm
Example
She loves listening to classical music.
Sie liebt es, klassische Musik zu hören.
A2 noun /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/

Message

Nachricht
Meaning
A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another
Example
I received your message and will reply soon.
Ich habe deine Nachricht erhalten und werde bald antworten.
C2 verb /ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

manumit

aus der Sklaverei befreien
Meaning
to release from slavery or servitude; to set free
Example
The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.
Der Grundbesitzer entschied sich, seine Sklaven zu befreien.
C2 noun /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

masquerade

Fest, bei dem Menschen Masken und Kostüme tragen
Meaning
a party or gathering where people wear masks and costumes; a false outward show
Example
The charity event was held as a grand masquerade.
Die Wohltätigkeitsveranstaltung wurde als großes masquerade veranstaltet.
A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

Maschine
Meaning
A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.
Example
This washing machine is very efficient.
Diese Waschmaschine ist sehr effizient.
C2 verb /miːt/

mete

verhängen
Meaning
To dispense or allot justice, punishment, or harsh treatment.
Example
The judge will mete out punishment according to the crime.
Der Richter wird Strafe gemäß dem Verbrechen verhängen.
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

Ehe
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
Sie gingen nach Jahren der Freundschaft in den Ehestand ein.
B1 verb /ˈmɛʒər/

measure

messen
Meaning
to determine the size, amount, or degree of something
Example
She measured the length of the table.
Sie maß die Länge des Tisches.
B1 noun /ˈmaɪ.krəˌskoʊp/

microscope

mikroskop
Meaning
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells, by magnifying them.
Example
The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete die Bakterien unter dem Mikroskop.
B2 verb /mɒk/

mock

verspotten
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.
Example
The students mocked his accent during class.
Die Schüler machten sich über seinen Akzent lustig.
C2 noun /meɪs/

Mase

Muskatblüte
Meaning
spice obtained from the reddish seed covering of the nutmeg seed
Example
A pinch of mace adds warmth to the dessert.
Eine Prise Muskatblüte fügt dem Dessert Wärme hinzu.
C2 adjective /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

misanthropic

misanthropisch
Meaning
having or showing a dislike of humankind
Example
His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.
Seine misanthropische Haltung machte es ihm schwer, Freunde zu finden.
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

beruhigen
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
Der Manager versuchte, die wütenden Kunden mit Rabatten zu besänftigen.
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

Banalität
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
Die Banalität des Büroalltags kann ermüdend sein.
C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

Magistrat
Meaning
A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.
Example
The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.
Der Magistrat präsidierte den kleinen Strafprozess.
A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

kann sein / Mai Monat
Meaning
Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.
Example
You may leave early if you finish your work.
Du kannst früh gehen, wenn du deine Arbeit beendest.
A1 title /mɪz/

ms

Fräulein
Meaning
a title used before a woman's name, regardless of marital status
Example
Ms. Akter will give a speech at the seminar.
Frau Akter wird eine Rede auf dem Seminar halten.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

migratorisch
Meaning
moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement
Example
Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.
Viele Vögel sind Zugvögel und reisen jedes Jahr Tausende von Kilometern.
B1 noun /ˈmɪlk.mæn/

Milkman

Milchmann
Meaning
a person who delivers milk to homes or businesses
Example
The milkman delivers fresh milk to our house every morning.
Der Milchmann liefert frische Milch zu unserem Haus jeden Morgen.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

machinate

verschwören
Meaning
to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes
Example
The rebels tried to machinate against the king.
Die Rebellen versuchten, gegen den König zu verschwören.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

Bergmann
Meaning
a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources
Example
The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.
Der Bergmann arbeitete viele Jahre in der Kohlenmine.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

bösartig; schädlich
Meaning
having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful
Example
The malicious software damaged many computers.
Die bösartige Software beschädigte viele Computer.
C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

auf einer einsamen insel aussetzen
Meaning
to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island
Example
The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.
Die Matrosen wurden auf einer verlassenen Insel ausgesetzt.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

mettlesome

mutig
Meaning
Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.
Example
The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge.
Der mutige junge Reiter wich keiner Herausforderung aus.
C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

Mahnung
Meaning
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
Example
The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.
Der Priester gab eine Mahnung gegen Unehrlichkeit.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

Bergbau
Meaning
the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth
Example
Mining in this area has increased in recent years.
Der Bergbau in dieser Region hat in den letzten Jahren zugenommen.
A2 noun /ˈmeməri/

Memory

Gedächtnis
Meaning
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
Example
She has an excellent memory for faces and names.
Sie hat ein ausgezeichnetes Gedächtnis für Gesichter und Namen.
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

bösartig
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
Die bösartigen Taten des Tyrannen zerstörten das Königreich.
C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

Melasse
Meaning
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
Example
The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.
Das Rezept verlangt nach Melasse, um dem Brot einen reichen Geschmack zu verleihen.
B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

metal

Metall
Meaning
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
Example
The ring was made of precious metal.
Der Ring war aus edlem Metall gemacht.
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

Muttertötung
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
Das Verbrechen der Muttertötung schockierte die ganze Stadt.
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.
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

trauern
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
Sie versammelten sich, um den Verlust ihres Freundes zu betrauern.
C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

Manöver / Fertigkeit
Meaning
a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully
Example
The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.
Der Pilot manövrierte das Flugzeug durch den Sturm.
C1 noun məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk ˈlaɪfstaɪl

materialistic lifestyle

materialistische Lebensweise
Meaning
A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.
Example
A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline.
Ein materialistischer Lebensstil führt oft zu moralischem Verfall.
B2 verb /mɛnd/

mend

reparieren
Meaning
To repair something that is broken or damaged.
Example
She learned to mend her torn dress.
Sie hat gelernt, ihr zerrissenes Kleid zu reparieren.
C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

zerdrücken
Meaning
to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating
Example
She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.
sie hat die Kartoffeln vor dem Servieren des Abendessens zerdrückt.
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.
C2 noun /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

Wahnvorstellungen von Macht, Reichtum oder Allmacht
Meaning
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
Example
The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.
Die Megalomanie des Diktators ließ ihn glauben, dass er unbesiegbar war.
A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

Museum
Meaning
a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited
Example
We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.
Wir besuchten das Kunstmuseum, um die neue Ausstellung zu sehen.
B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

mitten in; unter
Meaning
in the middle of; among
Example
She stood in the midst of the crowd.
Sie stand mitten in der Menge.
C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

alltäglich
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary
Example
She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.
Sie versuchte, ihrer alltäglichen Routine durch Reisen zu entkommen.
C2 noun /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

miscegenation

Mischehen
Meaning
the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types
Example
The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries.
Das Gesetz verbot einst die Miscegenation in vielen Ländern.
B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

Schlamm
Meaning
soft, wet earth or soil
Example
The children were playing in the mud after the rain.
Die Kinder spielten im Schlamm nach dem Regen.
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

Monotonie
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
Die Monotonie des Alltags zu durchbrechen kann die mentale Gesundheit verbessern.
C1 noun /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

meteorology

Meteorologie
Meaning
The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
Example
He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns.
Er entschied sich, sich auf Meteorologie zu spezialisieren, um Wettermuster zu studieren.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

an den falschen Ort stellen
Meaning
To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.
Example
I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.
Ich verliere oft meine Schlüssel, wenn ich in Eile bin.
C1 noun ˈmiːdiə ˈdɒmɪnəns

media dominance

Mediendominanz
Meaning
The control and powerful influence that media has over communication and information distribution in society.
Example
The internet has enhanced media dominance globally.
Das Internet hat die Mediendominanz weltweit verstärkt.
A2 noun /ˈmæɡəziːn/

magazine

Zeitschrift
Meaning
A periodical publication containing articles, photographs, and advertisements.
Example
She bought a fashion magazine at the store.
Sie kaufte ein Modezeitschrift im Geschäft.
B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

Migration
Meaning
the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons
Example
The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.
Die jährliche Migration der Vögel ist ein faszinierendes Naturereignis.
B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

reif
Meaning
fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually
Example
She has become a mature and confident leader.
Sie ist eine reife und selbstbewusste Führerin geworden.
B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

Schwung
Meaning
The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.
Example
The company gained momentum after launching a new product.
Das Unternehmen gewann an Schwung, nachdem es ein neues Produkt auf den Markt gebracht hatte.
B1 adverb /ˈmiːn.waɪl/

Meanwhile

inzwischen
Meaning
at the same time; during the same period
Example
She was cooking dinner, meanwhile he was setting the table.
Sie kochte das Abendessen, während er den Tisch deckte.
A2 noun /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

meeting

Besprechung
Meaning
A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.
Example
The board had a meeting to finalize the budget.
Der Vorstand hatte eine Besprechung, um das Budget abzuschließen.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

Verdienst; Tugend; Qualität, Lob zu verdienen
Meaning
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention
Example
She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.
Sie wurde aufgrund ihres Verdienstes und ihrer harten Arbeit befördert.
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

Glück
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

Monomanie
Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
Seine Monomanie für das Sammeln von Briefmarken beunruhigte seine Familie.
C1 noun /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

übertriebenes Drama
Meaning
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
Example
The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.
Der Film wurde wegen seines übermäßigen Melodrams kritisiert.
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

sich in Dinge einmischen, die einen nichts angehen
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
Er versucht immer, sich in die Angelegenheiten anderer einzumischen.
B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

Mythos
Meaning
A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.
Example
The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.
Der Mythos des Phönix erzählt von einem Vogel, der aus seiner Asche wiedergeboren wird.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

mulish

stur
Meaning
extremely stubborn or unwilling to change
Example
She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments.
Sie blieb stur trotz aller überzeugenden Argumente.
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

aufrechterhalten
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
Disziplin in Bildungseinrichtungen aufrechtzuerhalten ist entscheidend.
C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

wandern
Meaning
to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course
Example
We meandered through the old streets of the city.
Wir wanderten durch die alten Straßen der Stadt.
C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

kauen
Meaning
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
Example
He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.
Er kaute langsam das Brot, bevor er es herunter schluckte.
C1 adjective /ˌmer.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Meritorious

verdienstvoll
Meaning
deserving reward or praise; commendable; worthy of recognition
Example
His meritorious service to the community was recognized.
Sein verdienstvolles Engagement in der Gemeinschaft wurde anerkannt.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

monoton
Meaning
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
Example
The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.
Der monoton klingende Lehrer machte es schwer, der Vorlesung zu folgen.
B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

Feuchtigkeit
Meaning
water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface
Example
The skin cream helps retain moisture.
Die Hautcreme hilft, Feuchtigkeit zu speichern.
C1 noun /ˈmiːdieɪtər/

Mediator

Vermittler
Meaning
A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree
Example
The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes.
Die Vereinten Nationen fungieren häufig als Mediator in internationalen Konflikten.
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.li/

Manly

männlich; mutig; tapfer
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous
Example
He showed manly courage during the crisis.
Er zeigte männlichen Mut während der Krise.
A2 noun /ˈmɪljən/

million

Million
Meaning
the number equivalent to one thousand thousand (1,000,000)
Example
The movie earned over a million dollars in its first week.
Der Film verdiente mehr als eine Million Dollar in der ersten Woche.
C1 noun /mɪˈrɑːʒ/

Mirage

Fata Morgana
Meaning
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in deserts
Example
The travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.
Die Reisenden sahen eine Fata Morgana im Wüstensand.
C2 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

verstümmeln
Meaning
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
Example
The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.
Das alte Manuskript wurde durch unsachgemäßen Umgang verstümmelt.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

Mutterland; Heimatland
Meaning
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
Example
He always spoke fondly of his motherland.
Er sprach immer liebevoll von seiner Heimat.
C1 adjective /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

schädlich; verleumderisch
Meaning
evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous
Example
He spread malign rumors about his colleague.
Er verbreitete schädliche Gerüchte über seinen Kollegen.
B1 adverb /ˈmeɪn.li/

Mainly

hauptsächlich; überwiegend
Meaning
for the most part; chiefly; primarily
Example
The conference was mainly about environmental protection and climate change.
Die Konferenz war hauptsächlich über Umweltschutz und Klimawandel.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

Make-up
Meaning
cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance
Example
She applied makeup before the party.
Sie trug Make-up vor der Party auf.
B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

Motivation
Meaning
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
Example
She lost her motivation to continue the project.
Sie verlor ihre Motivation, das Projekt fortzusetzen.
C1 noun /məˈrɑːl/

Morale

Moral; Geist
Meaning
the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group
Example
The team's morale improved after the victory.
Die Moral des Teams verbesserte sich nach dem Sieg.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

Mischung
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
Das Buch ist eine Mischung aus Essays und Gedichten.
B2 verb /maɪˈɡreɪt/

migrate

migrieren
Meaning
To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.
Example
Birds migrate south during the winter.
Vögel migrieren im Winter nach Süden.
C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

Nahrung verarbeiten und für Wachstum nutzen
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
Die Leber hilft, Toxine zu metabolisieren.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

scheinheilig
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
Das Design war auffällig, aber scheinheilig.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

missverstehen
Meaning
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
Example
She misconstrued his silence as anger.
Sie missverstand sein Schweigen als Wut.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈmæksɪməm/

maximum

Maximum
Meaning
the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible
Example
She scored the maximum marks in the exam.
Sie erzielte die maximale Punktzahl in der Prüfung.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrsi/

Mercy

Gnade
Meaning
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish
Example
The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.
Der Richter zeigte Gnade und gab ihm ein milderes Urteil.
A2 noun /mɛs/

mess

Durcheinander
Meaning
A state of disorder or untidiness.
Example
The kids left the room in a complete mess.
Die Kinder haben das Zimmer in totalem Durcheinander hinterlassen.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

Menge
Meaning
A large number of people or things.
Example
A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.
Eine Menge Fans versammelte sich im Stadion.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

nur
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
Sie versuchte nur zu helfen.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs/

Merciless

gnadenlos; grausam;
Meaning
showing no mercy or pity; cruel and heartless
Example
The merciless dictator showed no compassion.
Der gnadenlose Diktator zeigte kein Mitgefühl.
C1 noun /ˈmɒk.ər.i/

Mockery

Spott; Hohn;
Meaning
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule
Example
His speech was met with mockery from the audience.
Seine Rede wurde mit Spott vom Publikum empfangen.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.mənt/

Moment

Moment
Meaning
a very brief period of time; an exact point in time
Example
Please wait a moment while I check your order.
Bitte warten Sie einen Moment, während ich Ihre Bestellung überprüfe.
B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

metropolitan
Meaning
Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.
Example
She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.
Sie zog in ein metropolitanes Gebiet, um bessere Jobmöglichkeiten zu haben.
C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

Mutation, genetische Veränderung
Meaning
A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.
Example
Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.
Wissenschaftler entdeckten eine genetische Mutation, die die Störung verursachte.
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

Bergsteiger
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
Der Bergsteiger erreichte den Gipfel nach einem langen Aufstieg.
C1 noun /ˈmæroʊ/

Marrow

Knochenmark
Meaning
A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the essence of something
Example
The bone marrow produces blood cells in the human body.
Das Knochenmark produziert Blutzellen im menschlichen Körper.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

Geizhals
Meaning
A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
Example
The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.
Der alte Geizhals weigerte sich, auch nur einen Cent für wohltätige Zwecke zu spenden.
C2 noun মাসকুলোস্কেলেটাল কন্ডিশন

musculoskeletal condition

muskel-skelettale Störung
Meaning
A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.
Example
De Quervain's Syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition.
Das De-Quervain-Syndrom ist eine häufige muskuloskelettale Erkrankung.
C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

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“.
C1 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

mikroskopisch
Meaning
Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.
Example
The sample contained microscopic particles.
Die Probe enthielt mikroskopische Partikel.
C2 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

Mischung
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
Das Festival bot eine Mischung aus Musik, Essen und Kunst.
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

metamorphosieren
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
Die Raupe verwandelte sich in einen Schmetterling.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

micronutrient

Mikronährstoff
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
Example
Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth.
Eisen und Zink sind wichtige Mikronährstoffe für das Wachstum.
C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

Wiese
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
Die Kühe grasten friedlich auf der grünen Wiese.
C1 verb /mɑːr/

mar

verderben
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something
Example
The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.
Der Kratzer wird die Schönheit des Gemäldes verderben.
A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

Montag
Meaning
the first day of the working week following Sunday
Example
I start my new job on Monday.
Ich beginne meinen neuen Job am Montag.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

miserabel
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
Das Team hat im Turnier miserabel gespielt.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒnɪtəri/

monitory

warnend
Meaning
Giving a warning or cautionary advice; serving to warn.
Example
His monitory tone made everyone cautious about their next move.
Sein warnender Ton machte alle vorsichtig bezüglich ihres nächsten Schrittes.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

Metronom
Meaning
A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.
Example
She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.
Sie übte das Klavierspiel mit einem Metronom, um ein gleichmäßiges Tempo zu bewahren.
B2 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

Medikament
Meaning
a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.
Der Arzt verschrieb ein Medikament gegen seine Kopfschmerzen.
B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

bescheiden
Meaning
Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
Example
She lives in a modest house in the countryside.
Sie wohnt auf dem Land in einem bescheidenen Haus.
B2 noun /mɑːrz/

Mars

Mars
Meaning
The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war
Example
Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade.
Wissenschaftler planen in der nächsten Dekade eine bemannte Mission zum Mars.
B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

falsch
Meaning
wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding
Example
I was mistaken about the meeting time.
Ich lag mit der Uhrzeit des Treffens falsch.
C1 adjective ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

maritim
Meaning
Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.
Example
Maritime trade enhances the economy.
Der maritime Handel stärkt die Wirtschaft.
C1 noun /məˈleɪz/

malaise

Unwohlsein
Meaning
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify
Example
After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.
Nach der langen Reise fühlte sie sich allgemein unwohl.