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C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

Sumpf
Meaning
An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide
Example
The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.
Die gefährdeten Vögel bauten ihre Nester im geschützten Sumpf.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

Lkw
Meaning
a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck
Example
The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.
Der Lastwagen lieferte frisches Gemüse auf den Markt.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

misogyn
Meaning
A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
Example
Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.
Viele verurteilten seine Rede als die Worte eines Misogynen.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmʌðər ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

mother language

Muttersprache
Meaning
the first language a person learns from childhood; native language
Example
Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language.
Kinder lernen am besten in ihrer Muttersprache.
C1 noun/verb mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

malfunction

Störung
Meaning
A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.
Example
The engine malfunctioned due to overheating.
Der Motor versagte wegen Überhitzung.
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 /mɒb/

Mob

Mob; eine Gruppe, die auf gewalttätige Weise handelt
Meaning
a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way
Example
An angry mob gathered outside the building.
Eine wütende Menschenmenge versammelte sich vor dem Gebäude.
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 verb /ˈmʌfəl/

muffle

dämpfen
Meaning
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
Example
She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.
Sie versuchte, ihr Lachen mit einem Schal zu dämpfen.
C2 verb /ˈmɒtl/

mottle

gesprenkelt
Meaning
To mark with spots or patches of color.
Example
The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown.
Die Blätter waren mit gelben und braunen Flecken übersät.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.əl/

medial

medial
Meaning
Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.
Example
The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.
Die mediale Seite des Knies ist anfälliger für Verletzungen.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

Marsmensch
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
Der Film zeigte einen Marsmenschen, der die Erde besuchte.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

monologue

Monolog
Meaning
A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage.
Der Schauspieler hielt einen kraftvollen Monolog auf der Bühne.
C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

geschmolzen
Meaning
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
Example
The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.
Der Schmied goss geschmolzenes Metall in die Form.
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 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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

Mörder
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
Der Mörder wurde von der Polizei in wenigen Stunden gefasst.
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 /ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm/

militarism

Militarismus
Meaning
The belief in maintaining a strong military and using it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
Example
The rise of militarism in the region caused tension among neighboring countries.
Der Aufstieg des Militarismus in der Region verursachte Spannungen zwischen den Nachbarländern.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

Holzhammer
Meaning
a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood
Example
The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.
Der Zimmermann benutzte einen Gummihammer, um das Holz nicht zu beschädigen.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

Mineral
Meaning
a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition
Example
Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.
Kalzium ist ein wichtiges Mineral für starke Knochen.
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

Federn abwerfen
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
Vögel mausern ihre Federn einmal im Jahr.
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.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

Missgeschick
Meaning
An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.
Example
By mischance, he missed the last train home.
Durch ein Missgeschick verpasst er den letzten Zug nach Hause.
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.
C2 adjective /məˈnaɪəkəl/

maniacal

manisch
Meaning
behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness
Example
He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.
Er gab während des Films ein manisches Lachen von sich.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

Großzügigkeit
Meaning
great generosity or lavish giving
Example
The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.
Das Krankenhaus wurde dank der Großzügigkeit eines wohlhabenden Spenders gebaut.
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.
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 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

murmeln
Meaning
To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.
Example
He mumbled an apology before leaving.
Er murmelte eine Entschuldigung, bevor er ging.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.nər/

Mourner

Trauernde Person
Meaning
a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died
Example
The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects.
Die Trauernden versammelten sich auf dem Friedhof, um ihre Respekte zu erweisen.
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

Kriegsschiff
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
Das Kriegsschiff segelte über den Ozean, um die Küste zu verteidigen.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

durch die Blume reden
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
Der Politiker gab eine ausweichende Antwort auf die schwierige Frage.
B2 verb /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/

manufacture

herstellen
Meaning
to produce goods in large quantities using machinery; to make or create something
Example
The company manufactures electronic devices for global markets.
Das Unternehmen stellt elektronische Geräte für globale Märkte her.
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.
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 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

manövrieren
Meaning
To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.
Example
The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.
Der Fahrer manövrierte das Auto geschickt durch die enge Straße.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
A1 verb /miːt/

meet

treffen
Meaning
to come into the presence of; to encounter
Example
I will meet you at the café.
Ich werde dich im Café treffen.
C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

memorialisieren
Meaning
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
Example
The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.
Die Stadt entschloss sich, den Helden mit einer Statue auf dem zentralen Platz zu ehren.
C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

Herrenhaus
Meaning
A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.
Example
The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.
Das alte Herrenhaus stand stolz auf dem Hügel für Jahrhunderte.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

vielfältig
Meaning
Having many different forms or appearances.
Example
The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.
Das Festival war eine vielfältige Feier von Kunst, Musik und Kultur.
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

Knüppel / Zepter
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
Der Wächter trug einen Knüppel als Symbol der Autorität.
C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

Unterernährung
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
Example
Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.
Kinder in von Armut betroffenen Gebieten leiden unter Unterernährung.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

Nachricht
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
Er schickte eine lange Nachricht an den Gouverneur.
C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

Andenken
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.
Sie behielt das Ticket als Andenken an ihr erstes gemeinsames Konzert.
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

Übeltäter; Verbrecher
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
Der Übeltäter wurde beim Stehlen im Laden erwischt.
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.
C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

vermitteln
Meaning
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
Example
She was asked to mediate between the two companies.
Sie wurde gebeten, zwischen den beiden Unternehmen zu vermitteln.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

wohlhabend; reich; vermögend
Meaning
having much money; wealthy; rich
Example
She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.
Sie kommt aus einer wohlhabenden Familie mit umfangreichem Immobilienbesitz.
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 /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

gerichtsbüro
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
Er war stolz darauf, mehr als ein Jahrzehnt im örtlichen Gerichtsbüro zu dienen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Middleman

Vermittler
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
Sie entschieden sich, den Vermittler zu streichen und direkt an die Kunden zu verkaufen.
C1 noun /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

magnificence

Pracht
Meaning
splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty
Example
The magnificence of the palace left everyone speechless.
Die Pracht des Palastes ließ alle sprachlos zurück.
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.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

Monogramm
Meaning
A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.
Example
The towel was embroidered with her monogram.
Das Handtuch war mit ihrem Monogramm bestickt.
C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

Gemeinheit; Geiz
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
Seine Gemeinheit gegenüber den armen Kindern schockierte alle Nachbarn.
B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

in der Zwischenzeit
Meaning
during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens
Example
The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.
Das Essen wird in einer Stunde fertig sein; in der Zwischenzeit können wir fernsehen.
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

Machenschaften
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
Der Politiker wurde durch seine eigenen Machenschaften zu Fall gebracht.
C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

ehelich
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
Example
They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.
Sie suchten Beratung, um ihre ehelichen Probleme zu lösen.
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 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.
A2 verb /ˈmæri/

marry

heiraten
Meaning
to become husband and wife; to perform a wedding ceremony
Example
They plan to marry next summer.
Sie planen, nächsten Sommer zu heiraten.
C1 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

manifest
Meaning
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party
Example
The party released its manifesto before the election.
Die Partei veröffentlichte ihr Manifest vor den Wahlen.
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.
C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

moralisch urteilen
Meaning
To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.
Example
He tends to moralize about other people's choices.
Er neigt dazu, über die Entscheidungen anderer zu moralischen Kommentaren zu machen.
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.
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.
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 /mjuːz/

mews

Hinterhofstraße/kleine Straße
Meaning
A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.
Example
They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews.
Sie mieteten eine kleine Wohnung in einem ruhigen Mews in London.
C2 noun /moʊt/

mote

Partikel
Meaning
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
Example
A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
Ein Staubpartikel schwebte im Sonnenlicht.
B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

Stimmung; Laune;
Meaning
a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere
Example
She was in a good mood after receiving the news.
Sie war in guter Laune, nachdem sie die Nachricht erhalten hatte.
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

melodisch
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
Die melodische Stimme des Sängers verzauberte das Publikum.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

sinnlos
Meaning
without thought or intelligence; done without consideration
Example
He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.
Er war gelangweilt von den sinnlosen Aufgaben bei der Arbeit.
C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

gebirgig
Meaning
having many mountains; characterized by mountains
Example
The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.
Die gebirgige Region war schwer zu bereisen.
A2 adjective /ˈmɛsi/

messy

unordentlich
Meaning
untidy or dirty; disorganized or chaotic
Example
His room was so messy that he couldn’t find his keys.
Sein Zimmer war so unordentlich, dass er seine Schlüssel nicht finden konnte.
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.
A2 verb /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

missing

verschwunden
Meaning
Being without or lacking; failing to be present or included.
Example
Many youths are missing economic opportunities.
Viele Jugendliche verpassen wirtschaftliche Chancen.
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 ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

leistungsbezogen
Meaning
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
Example
Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.
Leistungsbezogene Rekrutierung stärkt die Arbeitskräfte.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

traurig
Meaning
feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief
Example
The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.
Das traurige Lied erinnerte sie an ihre verlorenen Liebsten.
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.
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.
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 /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“.
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.
A2 noun /miːl/

Meal

Mahlzeit
Meaning
food that is prepared and eaten at a specific time
Example
We enjoyed a delicious meal at the restaurant.
Wir haben eine köstliche Mahlzeit im Restaurant genossen.
A2 noun /mɪˈsteɪk/

Mistake

Fehler; Irrtum;
Meaning
An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong; an error
Example
Making mistakes is part of the learning process.
Fehler zu machen ist Teil des Lernprozesses.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

barmherzig; mitfühlend
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
Der barmherzige Richter gab ihm ein milderes Urteil.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

unnatürliches Interesse an störenden oder unangenehmen Themen
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
Sie hatte eine morbide Faszination für Kriminalgeschichten.
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.
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 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

männlich
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men
Example
He has a deep, masculine voice.
Er hat eine tiefe, männliche Stimme.
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.
C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

Moos
Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
Das grüne Moos bedeckte die alte Steinmauer.