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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 /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

memoir

Memoiren
Meaning
A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
Example
The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.
Die Memoiren der Autorin schildern ihre Reise durch Schwierigkeiten und Erfolge.
C1 adjective /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Miscellaneous

verschieden; vielfältig; gemischt
Meaning
various; diverse; mixed; assorted
Example
The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.
Die Box enthielt verschiedene Gegenstände aus verschiedenen Epochen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Motion

Bewegung; Aktion des Bewegens
Meaning
the action of moving or being moved; a formal proposal
Example
The car was in constant motion during the journey.
Das Auto war während der Reise in ständiger Bewegung.
C1 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

beweglich; tragbar; versetzbar
Meaning
capable of being moved; not fixed in position
Example
The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily.
Das Mobiliar ist beweglich, sodass wir den Raum leicht neu anordnen können.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

moving

bewegend
Meaning
causing strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness
Example
Her speech was so moving that everyone cried.
Ihre Rede war so bewegend, dass alle weinten.
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

Zweifel; Besorgnis; Unsicherheit
Meaning
A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.
Sie hatte ernsthafte Bedenken, das Jobangebot anzunehmen.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

Bürgermeister
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
Der Bürgermeister kündigte eine neue Politik zur Verbesserung des öffentlichen Verkehrs an.
B2 noun /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehavior

Fehlverhalten
Meaning
bad or improper behavior
Example
The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.
Der Lehrer bestrafte den Schüler für sein Fehlverhalten.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

falsch darstellen
Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
Der Anwalt beschuldigte den Zeugen, die Fakten falsch darzustellen.
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 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

falsch zählen
Meaning
To count wrongly or inaccurately.
Example
He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.
Er hat die Anzahl der Stühle im Raum falsch gezählt.
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.
B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

Mücke
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Example
The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.
Die Mücke hat mich gestern Abend am Arm gestochen.
C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

Kleinigkeiten
Meaning
a small or trivial detail of something
Example
He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.
Er war gelangweilt von den Kleinigkeiten der Büroarbeit.
A1 noun /mæn/

man

Mann
Meaning
an adult human male
Example
The man helped the child cross the street.
Der Mann half dem Kind, die Straße zu überqueren.
A2 noun /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

Meaning

Bedeutung; Zweck
Meaning
What is meant by a word, text, or concept; significance or purpose
Example
The teacher explained the meaning of the difficult word to the students.
Der Lehrer erklärte den Schülern die Bedeutung des schwierigen Wortes.
C1 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

Senfkörner
Meaning
small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment
Example
Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.
Senf Samen werden oft in heißem Öl gebraten, um ihren nussigen Geschmack freizusetzen, bevor sie zu Gerichten hinzugefügt werden.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ɛr.i/

Missionary

Missionar
Meaning
A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith in a foreign country
Example
The missionary spent years teaching and helping people in remote villages.
Der Missionar verbrachte Jahre damit, in abgelegenen Dörfern zu unterrichten und den Menschen zu helfen.
A2 adjective /ˈmɪzɪkəl/

musical

musikalisch
Meaning
related to or consisting of music
Example
She has a very musical voice.
Sie hat eine sehr musikalische Stimme.
C1 noun /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/

Marigold

Ringelblume
Meaning
a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies
Example
The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations.
Die lebhaften Ringelblumen brachten Farbe in die Festdekorationen.
B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

ministerium
Meaning
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration
Example
The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.
Das Ministerium für Bildung hat neue Richtlinien für Schulen angekündigt.
C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

kleiner Streit
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
Sie hatten einen kleinen Streit über die Sitzordnung.
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.
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.
B2 adjective ˈmɒn.ɪ.tri

monetary

monetär
Meaning
Relating to money or currency.
Example
The monetary implications are significant for investors.
Die monetären Implikationen sind für Investoren signifikant.
C2 noun /ˌmælˈoʊdər/

malodor

furchtbarer Geruch
Meaning
An unpleasant smell; bad odor.
Example
The garbage bin gave off a terrible malodor.
Der Mülleimer verströmte einen schrecklichen furchtbaren Geruch.
B1 noun /mɑːsks/

masks

Maske
Meaning
Coverings for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, for protection, or for medical reasons.
Example
Masks can protect against polluted air.
Masken können vor verschmutzter Luft schützen.
A2 adjective /ˈmeɪdʒər/

major

wichtig
Meaning
important, serious, or significant
Example
Climate change is a major concern for the world.
Der Klimawandel ist ein großes Anliegen für die Welt.
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənts

movements

bewegungen
Meaning
Organized efforts by groups of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
Freedom movements paved the way for independence.
Freiheitsbewegungen ebneten den Weg zur Unabhängigkeit.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

Festland
Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
Das australische Festland ist die Heimat der Mehrheit der Bevölkerung Australiens.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

Misanthrop
Meaning
a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind
Example
The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.
Der alte Mann wurde als ein Misanthrop angesehen, der alle sozialen Zusammenkünfte vermied.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

Glück
Meaning
a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines
Example
The floor of the palace was made of white marble.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
A1 verb /muːv/

move

bewegen
Meaning
to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate
Example
They decided to move to a bigger house.
Sie haben beschlossen, in ein größeres Haus zu ziehen.
C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

Mandat
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
Die Regierung hat ein Mandat zur Reduzierung der Kohlenstoffemissionen erlassen.
C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

militärische Invasion
Meaning
A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.
Example
The military incursion caused widespread devastation.
Die militärische Invasion verursachte eine weit verbreitete Zerstörung.
C2 noun /məˈbɒkrəsi/

mobocracy

Herrschaft der Menge
Meaning
Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.
Example
The protest turned into mobocracy when the crowd started destroying property.
Der Protest verwandelte sich in Mobokratie, als die Menge begann, Eigentum zu zerstören.
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.
C1 noun /meɪl treɪn/

Mail train

Postzug
Meaning
a train that carries mail and postal packages
Example
The mail train departs every evening to deliver letters across the country.
Der Postzug fährt jeden Abend ab, um Briefe im ganzen Land zuzustellen.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

chaotischer Kampf
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
Während des Fußballspiels brach ein chaotischer Kampf aus.
A1 adverb /ˈmeɪbi/

maybe

vielleicht
Meaning
used to express possibility or uncertainty
Example
Maybe we will go to the park tomorrow.
Vielleicht gehen wir morgen in den Park.
C1 noun /ˈmɪm.ɪk/

Mimic

Nachahmer; nachahmen;
Meaning
A person who copies or imitates the actions, speech, or mannerisms of others
Example
The talented mimic could perfectly imitate famous celebrities.
Der talentierte Nachahmer konnte berühmte Prominente perfekt nachahmen.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

wunderbar
Meaning
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
Example
She gave a marvelous performance on stage.
Sie gab eine wunderbare Vorstellung auf der Bühne.
C1 adjective /məˈkɑː.brə/

Macabre

makaber
Meaning
disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying
Example
The horror movie had a macabre atmosphere.
Der Horrorfilm hatte eine makabre Atmosphäre.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

Motiv; Grund; Antrieb
Meaning
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
Example
The police are investigating the motive for the crime.
Die Polizei untersucht das Motiv für das Verbrechen.
A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

hauptsächlich; meist; gewöhnlich
Meaning
mainly; for the most part; usually
Example
The students are mostly from local schools.
Die Studenten kommen hauptsächlich aus lokalen Schulen.
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 /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

Motorrad
Meaning
a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.
Er fährt jeden Morgen mit dem Motorrad zur Arbeit.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

Hälfte oder Teil
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
Das Anwesen wurde in zwei Hälften zwischen den Erben aufgeteilt.
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 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd liːf/

Mustard leaf

Senfblatt
Meaning
green leafy vegetable from the mustard plant; edible leaves used in cooking
Example
We cooked mustard leaf with fish in a traditional Bengali curry.
Wir haben Senfblätter mit Fisch in einem traditionellen bengalischen Curry gekocht.
C2 verb /ˈmæŋɡəl/

mangle

zerschmettern
Meaning
to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing
Example
The car was mangled in the accident.
Das Auto war bei dem Unfall zerschmettert.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

Mikroklima
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
Ein Mikroklima kann einen signifikanten Einfluss auf das Pflanzenwachstum haben.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

marathon

marathon
Meaning
a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)
Example
She completed the marathon in under four hours.
Sie beendete den Marathon in weniger als vier Stunden.
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 noun /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

Stimmenkontrolle
Meaning
The process of varying or controlling something.
Example
Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.
Die richtige Modulation der Stimme verbessert die Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.
C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

vielseitig; vielfältig
Meaning
having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied
Example
The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.
Das Unternehmen hat vielfältige geschäftliche Interessen, einschließlich Technologie, Finanzen und Gesundheitswesen.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

provisorisch
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
Sie verwendeten Kisten als provisorischen Tisch.
B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

Millionär
Meaning
A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency
Example
He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.
Er wurde Millionär durch kluge Investitionen und harte Arbeit.
C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

jemand, der vor Krankheit schummelt
Meaning
a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work
Example
The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.
Der Manager verdächtigte, dass John ein Malingerer war.
C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

Marginalisierung
Meaning
The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
Example
Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.
Wirtschaftspolitiken sollten die Marginalisierung der Armen angehen.
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.
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

mit einer Geldstrafe belegen / betrügen
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
Der korrupte Beamte wurde für sein Fehlverhalten mit einer Geldstrafe belegt.
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.
C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

Sammlung wilder Tiere
Meaning
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
Example
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
Der Zirkus hatte eine Sammlung exotischer Tiere.
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.
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 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

pompöses Geplauder
Meaning
using high-flown or pompous language
Example
The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.
Die pompöse Rede des Politikers beeindruckte die Menge.
B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

Bote
Meaning
a person who carries messages or communications between parties
Example
The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.
Der Bote überbrachte dem Kommandanten wichtige Schlachtpläne.
B1 noun/verb /ˈmætərz/

matters

Fragen / wichtig sein
Meaning
important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance
Example
What she thinks really matters to me.
Was sie denkt, ist mir wirklich wichtig.
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.
B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

Schmelzen
Meaning
the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender
Example
The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.
Das Eis schmilzt schnell unter der heißen Sonne.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

manipulieren
Meaning
to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way
Example
She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.
Sie kann die Software manipulieren, um beeindruckende Grafiken zu erstellen.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

Metaphysiker
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
Der Metaphysiker diskutierte die Essenz der Realität mit seinen Kollegen.
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 /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.
C1 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

unabhängige Person
Meaning
An unorthodox or independent-minded person.
Example
The maverick scientist challenged established theories.
Der unabhängige Wissenschaftler stellte etablierte Theorien infrage.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

Veränderlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being changeable or capable of change.
Example
The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.
Die Veränderlichkeit von Modetrends macht es schwierig, Schritt zu halten.
B2 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

Meaningless

sinnlos; ohne Zweck; bedeutungslos
Meaning
without purpose; having no significance; pointless
Example
The data became meaningless without proper context.
Die Daten wurden ohne den richtigen Kontext bedeutungslos.
A2 adjective /ˈmʌnθli/

monthly

monatlich
Meaning
happening, done, or published once a month
Example
Employees receive their salary on a monthly basis.
Mitarbeiter erhalten ihr Gehalt monatlich.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

Medien
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
Die Nachrichten wurden in allen Formen der Medien weit verbreitet berichtet.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

Hersteller
Meaning
A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.
Example
The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.
Der Hersteller produziert Autos für den globalen Markt.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

winzig
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
Er wurde für die harte Arbeit mit einem winzigen Betrag bezahlt.
A2 adjective /mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs/

mysterious

mysteriös, rätselhaft
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
Example
The deep sea remains one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
Das tiefe Meer bleibt einer der mysteriösesten Orte auf der Erde.
C2 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

mokassin
Meaning
A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.
Example
He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.
Er zog sich bequeme Mokassins an, bevor er nach draußen ging.
A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

Glück
Meaning
the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon
Example
I like to go for a run in the morning.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
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 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

gemischte Wirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.
Example
Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.
Heute folgen die meisten Länder einem Modell der gemischten Wirtschaft.
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.
C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

maharadscha
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
Der Maharadscha lebte in einem großen Palast, der von Gärten umgeben war.
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 /mæt/

Mat

matte
Meaning
a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on
Example
Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.
Bitte wischen Sie Ihre Füße auf der Matte ab, bevor Sie eintreten.
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 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 adjective /miːk/

Meek

sanft und gehorsam; bescheiden; geduldig
Meaning
gentle and submissive; humble; patient
Example
Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.
Trotz seiner Macht blieb er sanft und bescheiden.