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C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

Böswilligkeit
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
Seine Böswilligkeit war klar in der grausamen Art und Weise, wie er seine Rivalen behandelte.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

bezogen auf bergige Regionen; in bergigen Umgebungen gefunden
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
Bergwälder beherbergen eine Vielzahl einzigartiger Arten.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

hirse
Meaning
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
Example
Millet is often used as food in rural areas.
Hirse wird oft als Nahrung in ländlichen Gebieten verwendet.
B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

Mechanismus
Meaning
A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.
Example
The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.
Der Mechanismus der Uhr hörte nach Jahren der Nutzung auf zu funktionieren.
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 /ˈmoʊɡəl/

mogul

Magnat
Meaning
A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.
Example
He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company.
Er wurde ein Technologie-Magnat, indem er ein Milliarden-Dollar-Unternehmen gründete.
C1 adjective /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

meticulous

Äußerst sorgfältig und genau in der Aufmerksamkeit auf Details
Meaning
Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail
Example
A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.
Ein sorgfältiger Forscher überprüft jedes Detail, bevor er es veröffentlicht.
B2 noun ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

mobile security

mobile Sicherheit
Meaning
Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.
Example
Strong mobile security protects personal information.
Starke mobile Sicherheit schützt persönliche Informationen.
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.
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 /ˌmet.əˈbɒl.ɪk/

metabolic

metabolisch
Meaning
Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Regular exercise enhances metabolic efficiency.
Regelmäßige Bewegung verbessert die metabolische Effizienz.
C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

winzig
Meaning
extremely small in size or importance
Example
She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.
Sie leistete nur einen winzigen Beitrag zum Projekt.
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 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

Männerfalle
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
Das alte Schloss hatte eine Männerfalle am Eingang.
B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

massiv; äußerst groß; in Größe oder Menge riesig
Meaning
extremely large; huge in size or amount
Example
The company made a massive profit this year.
Das Unternehmen hat in diesem Jahr einen massiven Gewinn erzielt.
B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

Mythologie
Meaning
A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.
Example
Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.
Die griechische Mythologie ist voller Geschichten von Göttern und Helden.
C2 noun /ˈmɪstəs/

Mengra / Mystus

Bagridenwels
Meaning
a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish
Example
The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia.
Der Mystus-Fisch kommt häufig in Flüssen und Bächen Südasiens vor.
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 /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

Übeltäter
Meaning
A person who commits a crime or does evil.
Example
The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.
Der Übeltäter wurde wegen des Raubs verhaftet.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌiː.tər/

man-eater

Menschenfresser
Meaning
An animal that kills and eats humans; informally, a woman who is very assertive in relationships.
Example
The tiger became a notorious man-eater in the village.
Der Tiger wurde in dem Dorf ein berüchtigter Menschenfresser.
C1 noun /ˈmæk.rəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts/

macronutrients

Makronährstoffe
Meaning
Nutrients that are needed in large amounts to provide energy and building materials for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Example
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are vital macronutrients.
Proteine, Fette und Kohlenhydrate sind wichtige Makronährstoffe.
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.
C2 noun/verb /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/

manacle

Fessel
Meaning
A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.
Example
The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court.
Der Gefangene war vor seiner Überführung zum Gericht in Handschellen gelegt worden.
C1 verb, noun /mɛʃ/

mesh

Masche, ineinandergreifen
Meaning
To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.
Example
The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly.
Die beiden Zahnräder greifen perfekt ineinander, um die Maschine reibungslos laufen zu lassen.
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.
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.
A2 noun/verb /meɪl/

mail

Post / Brief
Meaning
Letters, packages, or email messages sent or delivered to someone.
Example
I received an important letter in the mail.
Ich habe einen wichtigen Brief per Post erhalten.
C1 noun /ˈmɪmɪkri/

mimicry

Nachahmung
Meaning
The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.
Example
The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh.
Die Nachahmung von Prominenten durch den Komiker brachte das Publikum zum Lachen.
B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

elend; unglücklich; leidensverursachend
Meaning
very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering
Example
He felt miserable after losing his job.
Er fühlte sich elend, nachdem er seinen Job verloren hatte.
B2 noun /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

missile

Rakete
Meaning
a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target
Example
The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.
Die Armee startete eine Rakete in Richtung der feindlichen Basis.
C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

Mechanisierung
Meaning
The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.
Example
Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.
Die Mechanisierung hat die Landwirtschaft revolutioniert.
B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

außerdem
Meaning
Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.
Example
The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.
Der Job ist herausfordernd; außerdem erfordert er ausgezeichnete Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

sanft und angenehm; entspannt und sanft
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
Das sanfte Abendlicht schuf eine friedliche Atmosphäre.
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɜːrdər/

murder

Mord
Meaning
the unlawful killing of a person; to kill someone unlawfully and intentionally
Example
The detective investigated the murder that shocked the town.
Der Detektiv untersuchte das Mord, das die Stadt erschüttert hat.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/

metallurgical

metallurgisch
Meaning
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
Example
He studied metallurgical engineering at the university.
Er studierte metallurgische Ingenieurwissenschaften an der Universität.
B2 adjective /ˈmʌd.i/

muddy

matschig
Meaning
covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused
Example
The children came back with muddy shoes after playing outside.
Die Kinder kamen mit matschigen Schuhen zurück, nachdem sie draußen gespielt hatten.
C2 noun /miːn/

mien

Miene
Meaning
A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Example
His serious mien made everyone fall silent.
Seine ernste Miene brachte alle zum Schweigen.
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.
B2 verb /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

missbrauch
Meaning
To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.
Example
Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.
Die missbräuchliche Verwendung von sozialen Medienprofilen kann Beziehungen schädigen.
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

minutiös
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
Der Detektiv untersuchte den Beweis minutiös.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

moschusartig
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
Das Parfüm hatte einen moschusartigen Duft.
C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

Meliorsimus
Meaning
The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.
Example
Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.
Ihre Philosophie des Meliorsimus hielt sie auch in schwierigen Zeiten hoffnungsvoll.
A1 title /ˈmɪsɪz/

mrs

frau
Meaning
a title used before a married woman's name
Example
Mrs. Karim is the headmistress of the school.
Frau Karim ist die Direktorin der Schule.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

schmutzig und abgenutzt
Meaning
in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange
Example
The stray dog looked mangy and weak.
Der streunende Hund sah schmutzig und schwach aus.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

Mesa
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
Die Wanderer hielten an, um die Mesa zu bewundern, die über dem Wüstengeschirr aufstieg.
B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Mäßigung
Meaning
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
Example
He drinks wine in moderation.
Er trinkt Wein in Maßen.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

verschmitzt; schelmisch; frech
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
Das verschmitzte Kind versteckte das Lieblingsspielzeug seiner Schwester.
A2 verb /ˈmænɪdʒ/

manage

verwalten
Meaning
to control or organize something; to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
He manages a team of twenty employees effectively.
Er verwaltet ein Team von zwanzig Mitarbeitern effektiv.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniə/

Mania

Manie; extreme Begeisterung
Meaning
Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement; extreme enthusiasm
Example
She had a mania for collecting vintage postcards from around the world.
Sie hatte eine Manie, alte Postkarten aus der ganzen Welt zu sammeln.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

Multiplikator
Meaning
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
Example
In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.
In der Wirtschaft können staatliche Ausgaben ein Multiplikator für Wachstum sein.
C1 noun /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/

Militant

Militante
Meaning
A person who uses aggressive or violent methods to promote a political or social cause
Example
The militant group demanded immediate political reforms.
Die militante Gruppe forderte sofortige politische Reformen.
C1 noun /ˈmɪs.hæp/

Mishap

Unfall; Missgeschick; Pech
Meaning
An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor
Example
The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.
Der Küchenunfall führte zu einem verbrannten Abendessen.
C1 noun /meɪn/

mane

Mähne
Meaning
the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal
Example
The lion shook its thick mane proudly.
Der Löwe schüttelte stolz seine dicke Mähne.
A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

milch
Meaning
a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food
Example
Children need to drink milk for strong bones.
Kinder müssen Milch trinken, um starke Knochen zu haben.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

Befreiung der Sklaven
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
Die Befreiung der Sklaven markierte einen Wendepunkt in der Geschichte.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

vielseitig
Meaning
having multiple uses or functions; versatile
Example
This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.
Dieses vielseitige Werkzeug kann als Messer, Schraubendreher und Flaschenöffner verwendet werden.
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 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

morganatische Ehe
Meaning
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
Example
The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.
Der Prinz trat in eine morganatische Ehe mit einer Bürgerlichen ein.
B2 noun /ˈmɒdəreɪtər/

moderator

Moderator
Meaning
A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.
Example
The moderator asked each panelist to share their views.
Der Moderator bat jeden Panelisten, seine Ansichten zu teilen.
C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

Materialismus
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
Der Aufstieg des Materialismus in der modernen Gesellschaft beunruhigt viele Philosophen.
C2 noun /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

Masochist
Meaning
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
Example
He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.
Er wurde ein Masochist genannt, weil er schwierige Herausforderungen genoss.
B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

Manipulation
Meaning
The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.
Example
Media manipulation influences public opinion.
Medienmanipulation beeinflusst die öffentliche Meinung.
B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

Methode
Meaning
A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure
Example
She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.
Sie entwickelte eine neue Methode zur Lösung mathematischer Probleme.
C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

Maulwurf
Meaning
a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur
Example
The mole dug tunnels under the garden.
Der Maulwurf grub Tunnel unter dem Garten.
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 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 /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Matriarchin
Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
Die Matriarchin der Familie traf alle wichtigen Entscheidungen.
A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

mein
Meaning
used to indicate possession or ownership
Example
This is my book.
Das ist mein Buch.
C2 noun /ˈmæŋɡoʊ fɪʃ/

Mango fish

Barramundi-Fisch
Meaning
A popular white fish also known as barramundi or Asian sea bass
Example
Mango fish is prized for its delicate flavor and tender texture.
Der Barramundi-Fisch wird für seinen feinen Geschmack und seine zarte Textur geschätzt.
B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

Autofahrer
Meaning
a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle
Example
The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.
Der Autofahrer hielt an, um nach dem Unfall zu helfen.
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

komplexe Situation
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
Das Projekt ist in einem bürokratischen Morast stecken geblieben.
C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

verdient
Meaning
Deserved or earned something.
Example
Her dedication merited recognition from the community.
Ihr Engagement hat die Anerkennung der Gemeinschaft verdient.
B1 adjective /ˈmen.təl/

Mental

psychisch
Meaning
relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological
Example
She has strong mental health and resilience.
Sie hat eine starke psychische Gesundheit und Resilienz.
C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

Mantel, Verantwortung
Meaning
A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Example
The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.
Der Führer übernahm den Mantel der Verantwortung.
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 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

mörderisch; mit der Absicht zu töten; extrem gewalttätig; blutrünstig
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
Der mörderische Blick in seinen Augen erschreckte alle.
C1 adjective /moʊv/

mauve

hellviolett
Meaning
a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge
Example
She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes hellviolettes Kleid auf der Party.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

mislay

vorübergehend verlieren
Meaning
to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place
Example
I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house.
Ich muss meine Schlüssel irgendwo im Haus verloren haben.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutablility

Mutabilität (falsche Schreibweise)
Meaning
A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.
Example
The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'.
Das Dokument enthielt das falsch geschriebene Wort 'mutablility' statt 'mutability'.
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 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

auf halbem Weg; in der Mitte
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
Das Projekt ist auf halbem Weg zur Fertigstellung.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtli/

motley

bunt
Meaning
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
Example
The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.
Das Festival zog eine bunte Menge von Künstlern, Musikern und Touristen an.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

maudlin

zu sentimental
Meaning
Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.
Example
He became maudlin after a few drinks.
Er wurde sentimental, nachdem er ein paar Drinks getrunken hatte.
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.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

mortifizieren
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
Sie war entsetzt, als sie auf der Bühne stolperte.
B2 verb /ˈmeməraɪz/

memorize

auswendig lernen
Meaning
to learn something by heart; to commit to memory
Example
Students need to memorize important formulas for the exam.
Studenten müssen wichtige Formeln für die Prüfung auswendig lernen.
A1 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

selbst
Meaning
used for emphasis or to refer to oneself
Example
I will do it myself.
Ich werde es selbst machen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

Marktdurchdringung
Meaning
A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.
Example
High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.
Hohe Marktpenetration sorgt für wettbewerbsfähige Dominanz.
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 verb /ˈmjuːteɪt/

mutate

mutieren
Meaning
To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.
Example
The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain.
Das Virus kann sich in einen gefährlicheren Stamm mutieren.
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

Mischfarbe
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
Die Mischfarbe erzeugte einen schönen Farbverlauf auf der Leinwand.
C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

Säugetier, das seine Jungen in einer Tasche trägt und ernährt
Meaning
A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.
Example
The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.
Das Känguru ist ein bekanntes Marsupial.
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 /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

Schnurrbart
Meaning
hair that grows on the upper lip of men
Example
He grew a thick moustache for the play.
Er zog einen dicken Schnurrbart für das Stück an.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪd/

muted

gedämpft
Meaning
softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued
Example
The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey.
Der Raum war in gedämpften Blautönen und Grautönen gestrichen.
C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

monoton; langweilig; wiederholend
Meaning
lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive
Example
The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.
Der monotone Klang des Regens ließ alle schläfrig werden.
C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

momentan
Meaning
Lasting for only a short time.
Example
There was a momentary silence in the room.
Es gab eine momentane Stille im Raum.
C1 adjective /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic

mönchisch
Meaning
Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.
Example
He chose to live a monastic life away from the city.
Er wählte ein monastisches Leben, weit weg von der Stadt.
C1 noun mɪˈtɪkjʊləsnɪs

meticulousness

große Aufmerksamkeit für Details
Meaning
Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Example
His meticulousness made the project successful.
Seine Metikulosität machte das Projekt erfolgreich.
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.
C1 verb /mɔːrf/

morph

verwandeln
Meaning
to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another
Example
The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.
Die Raupe wird sich in einen Schmetterling verwandeln.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

sterbenskrank; im Verfall oder Sterben
Meaning
near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
Example
The moribund patient was in critical condition.
Der moribunde Patient war in kritischem Zustand.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

Labyrinth
Meaning
A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation
Example
The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.
Die Kinder gingen im Maislabyrinth auf dem Erntedankfest verloren.
C2 noun /ˈmʌskɪt/

musket

eine Art alter Musketen
Meaning
a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers
Example
The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield.
Die Soldaten trugen Musketen auf das Schlachtfeld.
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

Fusion
Meaning
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
Example
The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.
Die Fusion der beiden Firmen schuf die größte Bank in der Region.
B2 verb /maʊnt/

mount

montieren
Meaning
to climb up, rise, or fix something in place
Example
They plan to mount a camera on the wall.
Sie planen, eine Kamera an der Wand zu montieren.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

medaille
Meaning
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
Example
She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.
Sie gewann eine Goldmedaille im 100-Meter-Rennen.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

Experte
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
Er ist ein Tech-Experte, der immer die neuesten Trends kennt.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtəbl/

mutable

veränderlich
Meaning
Capable of change or alteration.
Example
Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly.
Menschliche Emotionen sind veränderlich und können sich schnell ändern.
A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

Spiegel
Meaning
a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it
Example
She looked at herself in the mirror.
Sie sah sich im Spiegel an.
B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

Wahnsinn; Irresein;
Meaning
the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior
Example
It would be madness to drive in this storm.
Es wäre Wahnsinn, bei diesem Sturm zu fahren.