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C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

malefizierend
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
Die malefiziente Hexe verfluchte die junge Prinzessin.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌsti/

musty

muffig, modrig oder mit feuchtem Geruch
Meaning
having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
Example
The old books had a musty odor.
Die alten Bücher hatten einen muffigen Geruch.
C1 noun /ˈmæksɪm/

maxim

Maxime
Meaning
a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
Example
Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture.
Ehrlichkeit ist eine zeitlose Maxime, die in jeder Kultur geschätzt wird.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

aufmerksam; bewusst
Meaning
being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment
Example
She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.
Sie ist immer aufmerksam auf ihre Umgebung und achtet auf Details.
B1 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fəl/

Meaningful

bedeutungsvoll; absichtlich;
Meaning
having significance; purposeful; important
Example
She found meaningful work helping others.
Sie fand bedeutungsvolle Arbeit, indem sie anderen half.
A2 noun /mæp/

map

Karte
Meaning
a drawing that shows the features of an area of land or sea
Example
He studied the map before starting his journey.
Er studierte die Karte, bevor er seine Reise begann.
C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

Senföl
Meaning
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
Example
We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.
Wir verwenden Senföl zum Kochen von Gemüse in unserer Küche.
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

Infektionskrankheit des Viehs
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
Der Bauer verlor viele Kühe während des Ausbruchs von Murrain.
C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

Monogamie
Meaning
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
Example
Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.
Viele Kulturen fördern Monogamie als die ideale Form der Ehe.
B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

Reife
Meaning
The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally
Example
With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.
Mit dem Alter kommen Weisheit und emotionale Maturität.
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.
A2 noun, pronoun, verb /maɪn/

mine

mine / mein
Meaning
a place where minerals are dug from the ground; or something belonging to me
Example
The workers went deep into the mine to extract coal.
Die Arbeiter gingen tief in die Mine, um Kohle zu fördern.
C1 noun /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

Manguste
Meaning
a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes
Example
The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.
Die Manguste griff schnell die Kobra an, um ihre Jungen zu schützen.
B1 verb /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

motivate

motivieren
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm for doing something
Example
The coach's speech motivated the team to win the championship.
Die Rede des Trainers motivierte das Team, die Meisterschaft zu gewinnen.
A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

männlich
Meaning
a man or boy; relating to men or boys
Example
The school has more male teachers than female teachers.
Die Schule hat mehr männliche Lehrer als weibliche Lehrer.
C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

Misanthropie
Meaning
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
Example
His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.
Seine Misanthropie war offensichtlich an der Art und Weise, wie er Menschen mied.
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

Trübung
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
Die Trübung des Wassers erschwerte das Sehen der Fische.
A2 noun /ˈmæstər/

Master

Meister; Experte;
Meaning
A skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity; a teacher or expert
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a master of both painting and sculpture.
Leonardo da Vinci war ein Meister der Malerei und der Bildhauerei.
C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

Mittelmäßigkeit
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
Er weigerte sich, sich mit Mittelmäßigkeit zufrieden zu geben und strebte nach Größe.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɛksɪkən/

mexican

Glück
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Mexico; relating to Mexico or its people, culture, or language
Example
She enjoys Mexican food like tacos and enchiladas.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 verb /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/

mesmerize

verzaubern
Meaning
To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.
Example
The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience.
Die grazilen Bewegungen der Tänzerin verzauberten das Publikum.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

Marktplatz
Meaning
a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade
Example
The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.
Der Marktplatz der Stadt ist freitags morgens immer überfüllt.
B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

Freund, Partner
Meaning
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
Example
He went fishing with his old school mate.
Er ging mit seinem alten Schulfreund angeln.
A2 noun /ˈmʌŋki/

Monkey

Affe
Meaning
a primate mammal that typically has a long tail and lives in trees
Example
The monkey swung from branch to branch in the jungle.
Der Affe schwang von Ast zu Ast im Dschungel.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒsi/

Mossy

mit Moos bedeckt; Mooswachsend
Meaning
covered with moss; having moss growing on it
Example
The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.
Der alte Baumstamm war moosig und mit grüner Vegetation bedeckt.
B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

mental
Meaning
relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes
Example
She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.
Sie bereitete sich mental auf die Prüfung vor.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtər/

motor

Motor
Meaning
a machine that produces motion or power to make something work
Example
The car’s motor stopped suddenly.
Der Motor des Autos stoppte plötzlich.
C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

bettler
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
Der Bettler bat um Essen am Tor des Klosters.
A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

modern
Meaning
relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned
Example
They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.
Sie leben in einer modernen Wohnung mit neuen Einrichtungen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

Moralist
Meaning
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
Example
The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.
Der Autor war als strenger Moralist in seinen Schriften bekannt.
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

Malapropismus
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
Er ist berühmt für seinen Malapropismus, wenn er in der Öffentlichkeit spricht.
C1 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

metaphorisch
Meaning
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Example
He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.
Er benutzte metaphorische Sprache, um seine Emotionen zu beschreiben.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdərət/

moderate

moderieren
Meaning
to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over
Example
She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.
Sie moderierte die hitzige Debatte zwischen den Kandidaten.
A2 adjective /maɪld/

mild

mild
Meaning
not severe or strong; gentle in nature
Example
The patient had only mild symptoms.
Der Patient hatte nur milde Symptome.
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.
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 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

messbar; quantifizierbar
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
Der Erfolg des Projekts war an den gestiegenen Verkäufen messbar.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

metrisch
Meaning
Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.
Example
The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.
Das Unternehmen verfolgt den Erfolg mit klaren Leistungskennzahlen.
A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

Pilz
Meaning
a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking
Example
The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.
Die Pizza war mit frischen Pilzen belegt.
A2 noun /mɔːl/ or /mæl/

mall

Einkaufszentrum
Meaning
a large building or series of connected buildings containing shops and restaurants
Example
They went to the mall to buy new clothes.
Sie gingen ins Einkaufszentrum, um neue Kleidung zu kaufen.
B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

irreführend
Meaning
giving the wrong idea or impression
Example
The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.
Die Werbung war irreführend und gab falsche Informationen.
C1 adjective, verb /muːt/

moot

irrelevant / umstritten
Meaning
Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.
Example
The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.
Das Thema der Finanzierung wurde nach der Absage des Projekts zu einem irrelevanten Punkt.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔːr.i/

mandatory

verpflichtend
Meaning
required by law or rules; compulsory
Example
Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries.
Das Tragen von Sicherheitsgurten ist in den meisten Ländern verpflichtend.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize

marginalisieren, an den Rand drängen
Meaning
To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.
Example
The policy marginalized minority communities.
Die Politik marginalisierte Minderheitengemeinschaften.
B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

Multitasking
Meaning
The performance of more than one task at the same time
Example
Multitasking reduces efficiency.
Multitasking reduziert die Effizienz.
C1 noun /ˌmæn.ɪ.fɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/

manifestation

Manifestation
Meaning
A visible form or expression of an idea, concept, or feeling; the action of displaying or showing.
Example
His generosity was a manifestation of his kind nature.
Seine Großzügigkeit war eine Manifestation seiner freundlichen Natur.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

Marker, Markierstift
Meaning
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
Example
He used a red marker to underline the important points.
Er benutzte einen roten Marker, um die wichtigen Punkte zu unterstreichen.
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.
C2 noun /moʊˈtɪləti/

motility

Motilität
Meaning
The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.
Example
The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization.
Die Motilität von Spermien ist entscheidend für eine erfolgreiche Befruchtung.
A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

Filme
Meaning
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.
Example
Watching movies helps in language learning.
Filme schauen hilft beim Sprachenlernen.
A1 verb /mʌst/

must

müssen
Meaning
to be required or obligated to
Example
You must complete your homework before you go out.
Du musst deine Hausaufgaben machen, bevor du ausgehen darfst.
C1 noun /meər/

Mare

stute
Meaning
an adult female horse
Example
The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow.
Die schöne Stute galoppierte über die Wiese.
C1 adjective /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

Mediaeval

mittelalterlich
Meaning
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
Example
The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design.
Das Schloss zeigte mittelalterliche Architektur und Design.
A2 verb /mɪks/

mix

mischen
Meaning
To combine different substances or elements together.
Example
She likes to mix different colors to create new shades.
Sie mag es, verschiedene Farben zu mischen, um neue Farbtöne zu kreieren.
B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

mittelschicht
Meaning
The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.
Example
The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.
Die Mittelschicht war von der Entscheidung stark betroffen.
A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

Mitglieder
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.
Example
Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.
Mitglieder arbeiten zusammen, um die Rekrutierungsentscheidungen abzuschließen.
C1 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

vergrößern
Meaning
to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something
Example
The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.
Das Mikroskop kann kleine Objekte zur besseren Beobachtung vergrößern.
C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

über das Denken nachdenken
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.
Metakognition verbessert die Problemlösungsfähigkeiten.
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlər/

molar

Mahlzahn
Meaning
A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.
Example
The dentist had to extract his wisdom molar.
Der Zahnarzt musste seinen Weisheitszahn ziehen.
C2 adjective /ˌmækɪəˈvɛliən/

machiavellian

listig, machiavellistisch und skrupellos, besonders in der Politik oder um die eigene Karriere voranzutreiben
Meaning
cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career
Example
The politician was known for his Machiavellian tactics.
Der Politiker war bekannt für seine machiavellistischen Taktiken.
C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

mikrobiell
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
Mikrobielle Aktivität im Boden verbessert die Fruchtbarkeit.
B2 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

Modul
Meaning
a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole
Example
The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.
Das Modul zum maschinellen Lernen war schwierig, aber informativ.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/

molding

dekorative Leiste
Meaning
A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.
Example
The wooden molding gave the room a classic look.
Die Holzverkleidung gab dem Raum einen klassischen Look.
A2 noun ˈmɒd.əl

model

Modell
Meaning
A framework, prototype, or simulation used to represent or understand a system or process.
Example
Scientists use a model to simulate climate change.
Wissenschaftler verwenden ein Modell, um den Klimawandel zu simulieren.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

Mikrokosmos
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
Die kleine Stadt ist ein Mikrokosmos der gesamten Nation.
C1 noun /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

Montage
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
Der Film begann mit einem Montage von Stadtleben.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈriːd/

misread

falsch lesen
Meaning
to read something incorrectly or interpret wrongly
Example
He misread the instructions and built the shelf incorrectly.
Er las die Anweisungen falsch und baute das Regal falsch.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

die meisten
Meaning
the greatest in amount, degree, or number
Example
Most people like to relax on weekends.
Die meisten Menschen entspannen sich am Wochenende.
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 /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

Metropole
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
New York ist eine geschäftige Metropole mit Millionen von Einwohnern.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

Kloster; Ashram
Meaning
a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship
Example
The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.
Das alte Kloster wurde auf einem Hügelgipfel gebaut.
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.
B2 adjective /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

Glück
Meaning
relating to machines or the way they work
Example
She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 adjective /maɪˈnuːt/

Minute

extrem klein; winzig; detailliert; präzise
Meaning
extremely small; tiny; detailed; precise
Example
The scientist examined minute details under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte minutiose Details unter dem Mikroskop.
C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

Freude
Meaning
Great joy, amusement, or laughter.
Example
The festival was full of mirth and laughter.
Das Festival war voller Freude und Lachen.
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

beherrschbar; kontrollierbar
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
Die Arbeitsbelastung ist beherrschbar, wenn wir richtig planen.
C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

Graben
Meaning
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.
Example
The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.
Die Burg war durch einen breiten Graben mit Wasser geschützt.
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.
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

verbessern
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
Die neuen Politiken zielen darauf ab, die Lebensbedingungen der Armen zu verbessern.
C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

Eselsbrücken, Gedächtnishilfen
Meaning
A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations
Example
Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.
Mnemotechniken helfen dabei, komplexe Konzepte leicht zu merken.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

Monokultur
Meaning
The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.
Example
Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.
Monokultur kann zu Bodenerosion und einer erhöhten Anfälligkeit für Schädlinge führen.
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 /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

mentalität; denkweise
Meaning
The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group
Example
The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.
Das Team muss eine gewinnende Mentalität entwickeln, um erfolgreich zu sein.
C1 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

mütterlich
Meaning
having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective
Example
She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.
Sie zeigte mütterliche Fürsorge und Zuneigung gegenüber allen Kindern.
B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

Glück
Meaning
a large, impressive house
Example
The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

maximieren
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, seine Gewinne in diesem Jahr zu maximieren.
C1 adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire) /ˈmaɪərd/

mired

verstrickt
Meaning
Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.
Example
The politician was mired in scandal.
Der Politiker war in einen Skandal verwickelt.
C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

Melancholie; nachdenkliche oder sanfte Traurigkeit
Meaning
A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness
Example
A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.
Eine tiefe Melancholie überkam ihn, nachdem er die alten Briefe gelesen hatte.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːtəl/

Mortal

sterblich; vergänglich; menschlich
Meaning
subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human
Example
All human beings are mortal and will eventually die.
Alle Menschen sind sterblich und werden schließlich sterben.
C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

mittelmäßig
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
Der Film war unterhaltsam, aber insgesamt mittelmäßig.
C1 noun ˌmɛtə ˈmɔːfəsɪs

metamorphosis

Metamorphose, Transformation
Meaning
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.
Example
The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.
Die Metamorphose des Unternehmens von einem kleinen Start-up zu einem globalen Führer war bemerkenswert.
A1 noun /maʊs/

Mouse

Maus
Meaning
a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur
Example
The little mouse hid behind the cabinet.
Die kleine Maus versteckte sich hinter dem Schrank.
A2 noun /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/

Mountain

Berg
Meaning
a large natural elevation of earth and rock rising above the ground
Example
They climbed the highest mountain in the region.
Sie bestiegen den höchsten Berg der Region.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

Magnat; mächtige und reiche Person im Geschäftsbereich
Meaning
A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist
Example
The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.
Der Öl-Magnat besaß Dutzende von Raffinerien im ganzen Land.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˌsaɪ.kəl/

Motor Cycle

Motorrad
Meaning
a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every day.
Er fährt jeden Tag mit seinem Motorrad zur Arbeit.
C1 adjective /ˈmiːɡər/

meager

dürftig
Meaning
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
Example
He could barely survive on his meager salary.
Er konnte kaum von seinem dürftigen Gehalt überleben.
B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

Mischung
Meaning
a combination of different substances or elements
Example
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.
Der Teig ist eine Mischung aus Mehl, Eiern und Milch.
B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

rätsel; unerklärliche Sache
Meaning
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
Example
The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.
Das Verschwinden des Flugzeugs bleibt ein Geheimnis.
C1 noun /ˈmænɪkɪn/

mannequin

Mannequin
Meaning
a life-sized model of a human figure used by shops to display clothes
Example
The mannequin in the shop window was dressed in a red gown.
Das Mannequin im Schaufenster war in einem roten Kleid gekleidet.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

Metaphysik
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
Sie studierte Metaphysik, um die Prinzipien der Existenz jenseits der physischen Wissenschaft zu verstehen.
C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

Mittsommer
Meaning
The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.
Example
We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.
Wir hatten ein Festival, um den Mittsommer zu feiern.
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

gegenseitig
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
Sie haben gegenseitigen Respekt füreinander.
B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

Mobilität
Meaning
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.
Example
The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.
Die Mobilität der Arbeiter ist entscheidend für den Erfolg des Projekts.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

Trauer
Meaning
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
Example
The family is in mourning for their grandmother.
Die Familie befindet sich in Trauer um ihre Großmutter.
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.
C1 adjective /məˈlɛvələnt/

malevolent

bösartig
Meaning
Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.
Example
The malevolent glare in his eyes frightened the children.
Der bösartige Blick in seinen Augen erschreckte die Kinder.
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

festmachen / unbebautes land
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
Die matrosen haben das schiff am dock vertäut.
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 verb /məˈkadəˌmaɪz/

macadamize

eine Straße mit zerbrochenem Stein bedecken
Meaning
to construct or cover a road with broken stone
Example
The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, die alten ländlichen Straßen mit Makadam zu bedecken.
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

Überwachung
Meaning
The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.
Example
Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.
Überwachung stellt sicher, dass Standards eingehalten werden.
B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

Magier
Meaning
A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.
Example
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
Der Magier zog einen Hasen aus seinem Hut.
A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

Medizin
Meaning
A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
Example
Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.
Moderne Medizin hat große Fortschritte bei der Behandlung von Krankheiten gemacht.
B1 noun /ˈmæɡnət/

magnet

Magnet
Meaning
An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.
Example
The magnet held the paper to the fridge door.
Der Magnet hielt das Papier an der Kühlschranktür.
C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

meringue (Dessert-Belag)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
Sie dekorierte den Kuchen mit einer fluffigen Meringue-Schicht.
B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

Moralität
Meaning
principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior
Example
The debate focused on the morality of the decision.
Die Debatte konzentrierte sich auf die Moralität der Entscheidung.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

magnanimous

großzügig, edel, nachsichtig
Meaning
Very kind and generous, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
Example
His magnanimous nature made him respected by all.
Seine großzügige Natur ließ ihn von allen respektiert werden.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

mincing

betont
Meaning
affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement
Example
He walked with mincing steps across the stage.
Er ging mit betonten Schritten über die Bühne.
B2 verb /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

misbehave

sich schlecht benehmen
Meaning
to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way
Example
The children misbehaved during the school assembly.
Die Kinder benahmen sich während der Schulversammlung schlecht.
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 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

organisieren
Meaning
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
Example
The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.
Der Lehrer organisierte die Schüler für den Ausflug.