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C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

zerdrücken
Meaning
to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating
Example
She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.
sie hat die Kartoffeln vor dem Servieren des Abendessens zerdrückt.
A2 noun /ˈvæk.juːm ˈkliː.nər/

Vaccum cleaner

Staubsauger
Meaning
an electrical appliance that uses suction to remove dirt and dust from carpets and floors
Example
She used the vacuum cleaner to clean the living room carpet.
Sie benutzte den Staubsauger, um den Teppich im Wohnzimmer zu reinigen.
C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

Stimmen sammeln
Meaning
to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail
Example
They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.
Sie werden die Nachbarschaft für Stimmen abklappern.
C1 verb /ˈɛkskəˌveɪt/

excavate

Glück
Meaning
to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes
Example
The workers excavated the site to prepare for construction.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewelry

Schmuck
Meaning
personal ornaments such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets that are typically made from precious metals and stones
Example
She wore gold jewelry at the wedding.
Sie trug goldenen Schmuck bei der Hochzeit.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

living

Leben / Lebensunterhalt
Meaning
the state of being alive; or a way of earning money
Example
He makes his living as a teacher.
Er verdient seinen Lebensunterhalt als Lehrer.
C1 noun /oʊˈveɪʃən/

ovation

Beifall
Meaning
an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands
Example
The actor received a standing ovation after his performance.
Der Schauspieler erhielt nach seiner Aufführung stehende Ovationen.
B1 verb /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

highlight

hervorheben
Meaning
to emphasize or make something stand out
Example
The teacher highlighted the most important points in the text.
Der Lehrer hat die wichtigsten Punkte im Text hervorgehoben.
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

verbreitet
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
Korruption war im alten Regierungssystem weit verbreitet.
A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

Religion
Meaning
a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power
Example
Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.
Religionsfreiheit ist ein fundamentales Menschenrecht.
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡoʊˈsentrɪk/

egocentric

egoistisch
Meaning
thinking only about yourself and not about others
Example
His egocentric behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting.
Sein egoistisches Verhalten nervte alle im Meeting.
B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

identisch; genau gleich
Meaning
exactly the same; not different in any way
Example
The twins look completely identical to each other.
Die Zwillinge sehen völlig identisch aus.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

Kontinent
Meaning
one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
Example
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
Asien ist der größte Kontinent der Welt.
C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

gesetzlich
Meaning
Required, permitted, or enacted by law.
Example
The company must comply with all statutory regulations.
Das Unternehmen muss alle gesetzlichen Vorschriften einhalten.
B1 noun ˈplæt.fɔːrmz

platforms

Plattformen, Software- oder Hardwareumgebungen
Meaning
Computing environments where software applications can be developed and run.
Example
Different platforms offer diverse digital solutions.
Verschiedene Plattformen bieten verschiedene digitale Lösungen an.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

irdisch; weltlich; materiell
Meaning
relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
Example
He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.
Er konzentrierte sich auf irdische Freuden anstatt auf spirituelles Wachstum.
A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/

traveled

reisen
Meaning
Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.
Example
They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.
Sie reisten mit einer großen Gruppe nach Antarktika.
C2 verb /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/

emasculate

entmannen
Meaning
To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.
Example
The constant criticism emasculated his confidence.
Die ständige Kritik hat sein Selbstvertrauen entmannt.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

Entschädigung
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
Die Versicherungsgesellschaft stellte vollständige Entschädigung für die durch die Flut verursachten Schäden bereit.
A2 noun /ˈriːdər/

reader

Leser
Meaning
a person who reads or who is capable of reading
Example
She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day.
Sie ist eine schnelle Leserin, die Bücher an einem Tag beendet.
A1 noun /ˈfɑːðər/

father

Glück
Meaning
A male parent of a child.
Example
His father taught him how to ride a bicycle.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

standards
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
Hohe Standards inspirieren Wettbewerber.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

Schwierigkeit, Leiden
Meaning
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
Example
Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.
Trotz vieler Entbehrungen im Krieg blieb die Familie vereint und voller Hoffnung.
A1 noun /bʌs/

Bus

Bus
Meaning
a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road
Example
I take the bus to work every morning.
Ich nehme jeden Morgen den Bus zur Arbeit.
A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

dunkelblau
Meaning
a deep shade of blue color
Example
She wore a dark blue dress to the party.
Sie trug ein dunkelblaues Kleid zur Party.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpɛlənt/

repellent

abstoßend
Meaning
Able to drive away something, especially insects or unpleasant things; causing disgust or distaste.
Example
This cream is highly effective as a mosquito repellent.
Diese Creme ist sehr effektiv als Mückenschutz.
B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

verwalten
Meaning
to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment
Example
The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.
Die Krankenschwester wird den Impfstoff allen Patienten verabreichen.
A2 verb /baɪt/

bite

beißen
Meaning
to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect
Example
The dog might bite if it feels threatened.
Der Hund könnte beißen, wenn er sich bedroht fühlt.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ/

jarring

aufschreckend, störend
Meaning
Striking or shocking in a way that creates a strong contrast or clash.
Example
The sudden loud noise was jarring to everyone in the room.
Das plötzliche laute Geräusch war für alle im Raum erschütternd.
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

Taucher
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
Der Taucher verschwand unter der Oberfläche, um einen Fisch zu fangen.
B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

zur Seite; abseits; weg vom Hauptteil
Meaning
to one side; apart; away from the main part
Example
Please set your book aside and listen to me.
Bitte legen Sie Ihr Buch beiseite und hören Sie mir zu.
C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

herabgesetzt
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
Die herabgesetzte Währung verlor das Vertrauen der Menschen.
B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

erstaunen
Meaning
to fill someone with great surprise or wonder
Example
The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.
Der letzte Trick des Zauberers erstaunte das Publikum.
B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

Vorsicht
Meaning
Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.
Example
Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.
Forscher gaben eine Warnung bezüglich des nicht nachhaltigen Fischens heraus.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/

Tributary

Zufluss
Meaning
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake
Example
The tributary joins the main river near the city.
Der Zufluss mündet in den Hauptfluss nahe der Stadt.
C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

Wiederherstellung
Meaning
The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.
Example
The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.
Das Gehirn-Retrieval-System hilft, vergangene Erfahrungen abzurufen.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈʃʊəd/

unassured

unsicher
Meaning
Lacking confidence or certainty.
Example
She gave an unassured answer during the interview.
Sie gab während des Interviews eine unsichere Antwort.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

Harmonie
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
Eine Gesellschaft gedeiht, wenn Harmonie unter ihren Menschen besteht.
B2 noun /ˈtɪmbər/

timber

Holz
Meaning
wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
Example
The house was built entirely from local timber.
Das Haus wurde vollständig aus lokalem Holz gebaut.
C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

Strategem
Meaning
a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery
Example
The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.
Der General entwarf ein kluges Strategem, um den Feind zu überlisten.
C2 noun /ˈtʃæm.pæk/

Champak

Champak
Meaning
a fragrant yellow or white flower from a tree native to South Asia, used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The champak tree in the temple courtyard bloomed with golden flowers.
Der Champakbaum im Tempelhof blühte mit goldenen Blumen.
C1 noun /krɪˈden.ʃəl/

credential

Qualifikation, Zeugnis
Meaning
a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something
Example
She presented her credentials before starting the new job.
Sie legte ihre Qualifikationen vor, bevor sie den neuen Job begann.
B1 adjective /prɪˈsaɪs/

precise

genau
Meaning
Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
Example
She gave precise instructions for the experiment.
Sie gab genaue Anweisungen für das Experiment.
C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

buchliebend; wissenschaftlich
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
Sie war für ihre buchliebende Natur und ihre Liebe zur Literatur bekannt.
A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

Lampe
Meaning
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
Example
She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.
Sie schaltete die Leselampe ein, um ihr Buch zu beleuchten.
B1 noun /nuːn/

noon

Mittag
Meaning
12 o'clock in the daytime; midday
Example
The meeting will start at noon.
Das Treffen beginnt um Mittag.
C1 noun /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/

Eminence

Ruhm; Überlegenheit
Meaning
fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status
Example
The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.
Der Professor erlangte Ruhm im Bereich der Quantenphysik.
A2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən.ər/

Gardener

Gärtner
Meaning
a person who tends and cultivates a garden
Example
The gardener planted beautiful flowers in the backyard.
Der Gärtner pflanzte schöne Blumen im Hinterhof.
B1 noun /ˈfes.tə.vəl/

Festival

Festival; Feier;
Meaning
a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons; an organized series of concerts, films, etc.
Example
The music festival attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.
Das Musikfestival zog Tausende von Besuchern aus der ganzen Welt an.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

ungefähr
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
Die Reparaturen werden etwa fünfhundert Dollar kosten.
B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

anpassen
Meaning
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
Example
We need to tweak the design slightly.
Wir müssen das Design leicht anpassen.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

Insomnia

Insomnie
Meaning
habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep; the condition of being unable to sleep
Example
Her chronic insomnia made it difficult for her to concentrate during work hours.
Ihre chronische Insomnie erschwerte es ihr, sich während der Arbeitszeit zu konzentrieren.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdaʊ.tə.bəl/

redoubtable

furchteinflößend/respektgebietend
Meaning
formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect
Example
She was a redoubtable leader who commanded respect from all.
Sie war eine furchteinflößende Anführerin, die den Respekt aller befehligte.
C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

Tumult
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
Die Proteste verursachten einen Tumult auf dem Stadtplatz.
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

Prozess; Test
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
Der Mordprozess dauerte drei Wochen im Bezirksgericht.
B1 verb /ter/

tear

reißen
Meaning
to pull apart or damage by force; to rip
Example
Be careful not to tear the paper.
Sei vorsichtig, das Papier nicht zu reißen.
B2 noun /ˈwɔːfeər/

Warfare

Krieg
Meaning
armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war
Example
Modern warfare involves advanced technology and strategic planning.
Moderne Kriegsführung umfasst fortschrittliche Technologie und strategische Planung.
C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

ein obdachloses oder verlassenes Kind; eine streunende Person oder ein Tier
Meaning
a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal
Example
The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation hilft Obdachlosen und Streunern, ein Zuhause und Familien zu finden.
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

Armreif
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
Die traditionelle Tänzerin trug goldene Armreifen, die im Scheinwerferlicht glänzten.
B2 noun /ˈrɛzərvwɑːr/

reservoir

Stausee
Meaning
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
Example
The city built a new reservoir to ensure enough drinking water for its residents.
Die Stadt baute einen neuen Stausee, um genug Trinkwasser für seine Bewohner sicherzustellen.
B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

ehrlich; offen; direkt; aufrichtig
Meaning
honest; open; straightforward; candid
Example
She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.
Sie gab mir eine frank Meinung über meine Präsentation.
B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

Fleck; Makel
Meaning
a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation
Example
There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.
Es gab einen Kaffeefleck auf seinem weißen Hemd.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

herablassend
Meaning
having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority
Example
Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.
Ihr herablassender Ton verärgerte ihre Kollegen.
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪər/

triumvir

Triumvir
Meaning
One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.
Example
Caesar was a triumvir in the first Roman triumvirate.
Caesar war ein Triumvir im ersten römischen Triumvirat.
C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

Sumpf, Verstrickung
Meaning
a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation
Example
The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.
Die Wanderer waren in einem politischen Sumpf gefangen.
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

gerade Linie
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
Er machte eine gerade Linie zum Esstisch, sobald er die Party betrat.
A1 verb /lɜːrn/

learn

lernen
Meaning
to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding
Example
Children learn quickly when they are interested.
Kinder lernen schnell, wenn sie interessiert sind.
C1 noun /ˈtwɪstər/

twister

tornado
Meaning
A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.
Example
The twister destroyed several houses in the village.
Der Tornado zerstörte mehrere Häuser im Dorf.
B2 noun /ˈvæljuː ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

value proposition

eine Aussage, die die einzigartigen Vorteile oder den Wert erklärt, den ein Produkt oder Service den Kunden bietet
Meaning
A statement that explains the unique benefits or value that a product or service offers to customers.
Example
A clear value proposition attracts more customers.
Ein klares Wertversprechen zieht mehr Kunden an.
A2 noun /teɪl/

Tail

Schwanz
Meaning
the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom
Example
The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.
Der Hund wedelte fröhlich mit seinem Schwanz, als er seinen Besitzer sah.
A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

sich kümmern um
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
Sie kümmert sich um ihren jüngeren Bruder, während ihre Eltern arbeiten.
C1 noun /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

distillation

Destillation
Meaning
The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.
Example
Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.
Destillation wird häufig zur Herstellung alkoholischer Getränke verwendet.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

Ungläubiger
Meaning
a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea
Example
He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.
Er wurde Ungläubiger genannt, weil er den traditionellen Glauben ablehnte.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

durchzogen
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
Das Land war durchzogen von Korruption.
C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

verwirrt, verwundert
Meaning
confused, puzzled, or lost in thought
Example
She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.
Sie sah verwirrt aus, als er die seltsame Frage stellte.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

rechtswidriges Verhalten
Meaning
Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.
Example
The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen unzulässiger Einmischung in Verträge für schuldig befunden.
C2 verb /ˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

vitalize

vitalisieren
Meaning
To give life, energy, or strength to something.
Example
Fresh air and exercise can vitalize the body and mind.
Frische Luft und Bewegung können den Körper und Geist vitalisieren.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈrɛɡnəm/

interregnum

Interregnum
Meaning
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
Example
The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death.
Das Land erlebte Instabilität während des Interregnums nach dem Tod des Königs.
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

philologist

Philologe
Meaning
a person who studies languages and their history
Example
The philologist analyzed ancient texts to understand language evolution.
Der Philologe analysierte alte Texte, um die Sprachentwicklung zu verstehen.
B1 noun /ɪˈskeɪp/

Escape

Flucht; Entkommen; Befreiung
Meaning
an act of breaking free from confinement or control; a way out
Example
The prisoner's escape from the jail shocked the authorities.
Die Flucht des Gefangenen aus dem Gefängnis schockierte die Behörden.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

Sinus
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
Er litt an einer Nasennebenhöhlenentzündung, die Kopfschmerzen verursachte.
C2 adjective /aɪˈdɒlətrəs/

idolatrous

idolatär
Meaning
Excessively admiring or worshipping someone or something as an idol.
Example
The king was criticized for his idolatrous devotion to wealth.
Der König wurde wegen seiner idolatären Hingabe an den Reichtum kritisiert.
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.
B1 noun /wɜːrm/

Worm

Wurm
Meaning
a long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that lives in soil
Example
The bird caught a worm from the garden soil.
Der Vogel hat einen Wurm aus dem Gartenerde gefangen.
C1 noun /ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

pigmentation

Pigmentierung
Meaning
The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.
Example
Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.
Übermäßiges Reiben kann Pigmentierungsprobleme verursachen.
C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

Konvergenz
Meaning
The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.
Example
The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.
Die Konvergenz von Technologien revolutioniert die Industrien.
A2 noun /ɡreɪps/

Grapes

trauben
Meaning
small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine
Example
She bought a bunch of grapes from the market.
Sie kaufte ein Bündel Trauben auf dem Markt.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

Pirat
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
Das Piratenschiff wurde in der Nähe der Küste gesichtet.
B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

korruption
Meaning
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition
Example
The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.
Die Regierung startete eine Kampagne zur Bekämpfung der Korruption in öffentlichen Ämtern.
B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

drehen
Meaning
to turn around a central point or axis
Example
The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
Die Erde dreht sich alle 24 Stunden um ihre Achse.
B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

beabsichtigen
Meaning
to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean
Example
I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.
Ich beabsichtige, dieses Projekt bis morgen zu beenden.
C2 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

mit Drohungen sprechen
Meaning
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
Example
The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.
Der Manager drohte dem Personal, Überstunden zu machen.
C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

abschneiden, Beziehungen beenden
Meaning
to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship
Example
He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.
Er musste nach dem Streit die Verbindung zur Firma trennen.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

entschädigen
Meaning
to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance
Example
The company will compensate employees for overtime work.
Die Firma wird den Mitarbeitern Überstundenvergütung zahlen.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

asiatischer Wolfsbarsch
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
Der asiatische Wolfsbarsch wird in der Aquakultur wegen seines schnellen Wachstums sehr geschätzt.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊˈtɑːmɪtər/

photometer

Fotometer
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the intensity of light
Example
The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete ein Fotometer, um das Licht im Labor zu messen.
B1 noun /ˈælkəhɒl/

alcohol

Alkohol
Meaning
A colorless volatile liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.
Example
Too much alcohol can damage your liver.
Zu viel Alkohol kann deiner Leber schaden.
B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

Raubtier
Meaning
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.
Example
Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.
Löwen sind mächtige Raubtiere in der Savanne.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

unerhört; unbekannt
Meaning
not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar
Example
His complaints went unheard by the management.
Seine Beschwerden blieben vom Management ungehört.
B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

Untersuchung oder Vorführung
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
Das Krankenhaus bot allen Mitarbeitern eine kostenlose Gesundheitsuntersuchung an.
A2 verb /dʒɔɪn/

join

beitreten
Meaning
to connect or combine; to become a member of something
Example
Would you like to join our team for the project?
Möchtest du unserem Team für das Projekt beitreten?
B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

abstrakt, Zusammenfassung
Meaning
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
Example
The artist is known for her abstract paintings.
Die Künstlerin ist bekannt für ihre abstrakten Gemälde.
A2 noun ˈpraɪsɪz

prices

Preise
Meaning
The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.
Example
Rising prices are affecting consumer spending.
Steigende Preise beeinflussen die Ausgaben der Verbraucher.
B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

anerkennen
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
Sie erkannte ihren Fehler an und entschuldigte sich.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

sozial
Meaning
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
Example
He is very active socially and attends many events.
Er ist sehr sozial aktiv und nimmt an vielen Veranstaltungen teil.
A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

Buch / buchen
Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
Ich habe einen Tisch im Restaurant für das Abendessen reserviert.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

vierteljährlich
Meaning
occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year
Example
The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.
Das Unternehmen veröffentlicht vierteljährliche Berichte an die Aktionäre.
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

Angreifer
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
Die Polizei hat den Angreifer am Tatort festgenommen.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

Mischung
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
Das Buch ist eine Mischung aus Essays und Gedichten.
C2 adjective /ˈfer.əs/

ferrous

eisenhaltig
Meaning
containing or consisting of iron
Example
Ferrous metals are commonly used in construction.
Ferrometalle werden häufig im Bauwesen verwendet.
A1 noun /keɪk/

Cake

kuchen
Meaning
a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients
Example
They ordered a chocolate cake for the birthday party.
Sie bestellten einen Schokoladenkuchen für die Geburtstagsfeier.
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.
C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

Schiefer / planen
Meaning
a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task
Example
The meeting is slated for next Monday.
Das Treffen ist für nächsten Montag angesetzt.
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

loben
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
Die Kritiker loben den neuen Film.
B1 noun /ˈɛdɪtər/

editor

Redakteur
Meaning
a person responsible for the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or book
Example
The editor approved the article before publication.
Der Redakteur genehmigte den Artikel vor der Veröffentlichung.
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

cartography

Kartografie
Meaning
The science or practice of drawing maps.
Example
She studied cartography at university to learn how to design maps.
Sie studierte Kartografie an der Universität, um zu lernen, wie man Karten entwirft.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

reticent

zurückhaltend
Meaning
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
Example
She was reticent about her personal life.
Sie war zurückhaltend in Bezug auf ihr persönliches Leben.
A2 adjective /əˈsliːp/

asleep

schlafend
Meaning
in a state of sleep
Example
The baby is fast asleep.
Das Baby schläft tief.
C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

brütend heiß
Meaning
uncomfortably hot
Example
The sweltering heat made it hard to work.
Die brütende Hitze machte es schwer zu arbeiten.
B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

vergebend
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
Sie hat eine vergebende Natur und hält selten Groll.
C1 noun /trænsˈfɜːrər/

transferrer

überträger
Meaning
A person who transfers something, such as property, rights, or responsibilities, to another.
Example
The transferrer is responsible for ensuring the property is legally passed on.
Der überträger ist verantwortlich dafür, dass das eigentum rechtlich übertragen wird.