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B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

Reife
Meaning
The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally
Example
With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.
Mit dem Alter kommen Weisheit und emotionale Maturität.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

manuell
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
Dies ist ein manueller Prozess, der sorgfältige Aufmerksamkeit erfordert.
B2 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

Modul
Meaning
a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole
Example
The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.
Das Modul zum maschinellen Lernen war schwierig, aber informativ.
B2 noun /ˈmæstəri/

Mastery

Fähigkeit; Meisterschaft;
Meaning
Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity
Example
His mastery of the violin impressed audiences around the world.
Seine Meisterschaft auf der Geige beeindruckte Zuschauer auf der ganzen Welt.
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

prächtig
Meaning
extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid
Example
The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.
Der Ausblick vom Berg war wirklich prachtvoll.
B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

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

Monk

Mönch
Meaning
a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows
Example
The monk spent hours in meditation each day.
Der Mönch verbrachte jeden Tag Stunden in der Meditation.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːl.tə/

Malta

Blutorange
Meaning
a sweet citrus fruit similar to orange, also known as blood orange or sweet orange
Example
Malta is a popular citrus fruit in Bangladesh known for its sweet taste and high vitamin C content.
Malta ist eine beliebte Zitrusfrucht in Bangladesch, bekannt für ihren süßen Geschmack und hohen Vitamin-C-Gehalt.
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

trauern
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
Sie versammelten sich, um den Verlust ihres Freundes zu betrauern.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

minimal
Meaning
the smallest or least amount possible
Example
The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.
Der Schaden am Auto war nach dem Unfall minimal.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

mittelalt
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
Der mittelalte Mann begann eine neue Karriere.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

aufmerksam; bewusst
Meaning
being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment
Example
She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.
Sie ist immer aufmerksam auf ihre Umgebung und achtet auf Details.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

metropolitan
Meaning
Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.
Example
She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.
Sie zog in ein metropolitanes Gebiet, um bessere Jobmöglichkeiten zu haben.
B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

falsch
Meaning
wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding
Example
I was mistaken about the meeting time.
Ich lag mit der Uhrzeit des Treffens falsch.
B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

mittelalterlich
Meaning
Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.
Example
The castle is a famous medieval monument.
Die Burg ist ein berühmtes mittelalterliches Denkmal.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

migrant

Migrant
Meaning
A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.
Example
Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.
Viele Migranten reisen weite Strecken, um Arbeit zu finden.
B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

mentale Konzentration
Meaning
The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.
Example
Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.
Meditation verbessert die mentale Konzentration und die kognitive Leistung.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

mehrsprachig
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
Sie wuchs in einem mehrsprachigen Haushalt auf.
B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

mühle
Meaning
a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods
Example
The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.
Die alte Mühle wurde in ein Museum umgewandelt.
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 /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.
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.
B2 verb /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

misbehave

sich schlecht benehmen
Meaning
to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way
Example
The children misbehaved during the school assembly.
Die Kinder benahmen sich während der Schulversammlung schlecht.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

Miniaturversion
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
Der Künstler schuf ein Miniaturmodell des Schlosses.
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.
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

Kennzahlen
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
Kennzahlen sind entscheidend für die Leistungsbewertung.
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 /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.
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.
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.
B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

Marktwirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.
Example
A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.
Eine Marktwirtschaft ermöglicht es Unternehmen, frei zu konkurrieren.
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Misunderstanding

Missverständnis
Meaning
A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people
Example
The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.
Der Streit wurde durch ein einfaches Missverständnis verursacht.
B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

Unfug
Meaning
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm
Example
The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.
Die Kinder waren voller Unfug während der Sommerferien.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔːr.i/

mandatory

verpflichtend
Meaning
required by law or rules; compulsory
Example
Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries.
Das Tragen von Sicherheitsgurten ist in den meisten Ländern verpflichtend.
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.
B2 adjective /mɪr/

mere

bloß
Meaning
Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.
Example
It was a mere suggestion, not a command.
Es war nur ein bloßer Vorschlag, kein Befehl.
B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

Moskitonetz
Meaning
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
Example
We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.
Wir verwenden ein Moskitonetz, um uns vor Insektenstichen zu schützen.
B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

Schwung
Meaning
The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.
Example
The company gained momentum after launching a new product.
Das Unternehmen gewann an Schwung, nachdem es ein neues Produkt auf den Markt gebracht hatte.
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

beherrschbar; kontrollierbar
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
Die Arbeitsbelastung ist beherrschbar, wenn wir richtig planen.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

Meerjungfrau
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
Das kleine Mädchen liebte Geschichten über Meerjungfrauen, die unter dem Meer lebten.
B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

Minderheit
Meaning
A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.
Example
The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.
Das Gesetz zielt darauf ab, die Rechte von ethnischen Minderheiten zu schützen.
B2 verb /mɛnd/

mend

reparieren
Meaning
To repair something that is broken or damaged.
Example
She learned to mend her torn dress.
Sie hat gelernt, ihr zerrissenes Kleid zu reparieren.
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

Monarchie
Meaning
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.
Example
The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.
Die Monarchie wurde während der Revolution abgeschafft.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

maximieren
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, seine Gewinne in diesem Jahr zu maximieren.
B2 adjective/noun /ˈmaɪ.nər/

minor

geringfügig / minderjährig
Meaning
less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age
Example
Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.
Zum Glück hat der Unfall nur geringe Verletzungen verursacht.
B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

Metro
Meaning
an underground urban railway system; subway system
Example
The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.
Die Metro verbindet alle wichtigen Bereiche der Stadt effizient.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

moralisch
Meaning
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically
Example
She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.
Sie fühlte sich moralisch verpflichtet, den Flüchtlingen zu helfen.
B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

manifestieren
Meaning
To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.
Example
Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.
Symptome des De-Quervain-Syndroms können nach längerer Handynutzung manifest werden.
B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

fusionieren
Meaning
to combine or join together; to blend into one
Example
The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.
Die beiden Unternehmen haben beschlossen, sich zu fusionieren, um ihren Marktanteil zu erhöhen.
B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

Muli
Meaning
the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal
Example
The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.
Der Bauer benutzte einen Muli, um schwere Lasten zu tragen.
B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

stumm; unfähig zu sprechen; ohne Ton
Meaning
silent; unable to speak; without sound
Example
He remained mute during the entire meeting.
Er blieb während des gesamten Treffens stumm.
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

Überwachung
Meaning
The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.
Example
Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.
Überwachung stellt sicher, dass Standards eingehalten werden.
B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

Minze; Münzhaus
Meaning
An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured
Example
She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.
Sie fügte frische Minzblätter zum Tee hinzu, um ihm einen erfrischenden Geschmack zu verleihen.
B2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd/

Mustard

Senf
Meaning
A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds
Example
She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor.
Sie fügte Senfsamen zum Curry hinzu, um mehr Geschmack zu verleihen.
B2 verb /mɒk/

mock

verspotten
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.
Example
The students mocked his accent during class.
Die Schüler machten sich über seinen Akzent lustig.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

Mutterland; Heimatland
Meaning
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
Example
He always spoke fondly of his motherland.
Er sprach immer liebevoll von seiner Heimat.
B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

Stoffwechsel
Meaning
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.
Bewegung steigert den Stoffwechsel und verbrennt Kalorien.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

mainstream

Mainstream
Meaning
the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion
Example
Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.
Soziale Medien sind für viele Menschen zur Mainstream-Nachrichtenquelle geworden.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

Motherhood

Mutterschaft
Meaning
the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother
Example
She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.
Sie nahm die Freuden und Herausforderungen der Mutterschaft an.
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.
B2 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

unvergesslich
Meaning
Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.
Example
Memorable events inspire generations.
Unvergessliche Ereignisse inspirieren Generationen.
B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

Mythos
Meaning
A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.
Example
The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.
Der Mythos des Phönix erzählt von einem Vogel, der aus seiner Asche wiedergeboren wird.
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.
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 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

Marktplatz
Meaning
a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade
Example
The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.
Der Marktplatz der Stadt ist freitags morgens immer überfüllt.
B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

Multitasking
Meaning
The performance of more than one task at the same time
Example
Multitasking reduces efficiency.
Multitasking reduziert die Effizienz.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

miserabel
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
Das Team hat im Turnier miserabel gespielt.
B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

Memo
Meaning
a written message, typically in a business setting
Example
He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.
Er schrieb ein Memo an das Personal über das bevorstehende Meeting.
B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

Mittag
Meaning
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon
Example
The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.
Die Sonne ist am hellsten zur Mittagszeit, wenn sie direkt über uns steht.
B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

methodologie
Meaning
A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
Example
The research was conducted using a new methodology.
Die Forschung wurde unter Verwendung einer neuen Methodologie durchgeführt.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

Trauer
Meaning
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
Example
The family is in mourning for their grandmother.
Die Familie befindet sich in Trauer um ihre Großmutter.
B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

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

Mixture

Mischung
Meaning
a combination of different substances or elements
Example
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.
Der Teig ist eine Mischung aus Mehl, Eiern und Milch.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

metrisch
Meaning
Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.
Example
The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.
Das Unternehmen verfolgt den Erfolg mit klaren Leistungskennzahlen.
B2 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

Motto
Meaning
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
Example
Her motto in life is 'never give up.'
Ihr Motto im Leben ist 'Gib niemals auf.'
B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

Multiplikation
Meaning
the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount
Example
Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.
Die Multiplikation ist eine grundlegende Rechenart.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

Marker, Markierstift
Meaning
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
Example
He used a red marker to underline the important points.
Er benutzte einen roten Marker, um die wichtigen Punkte zu unterstreichen.
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

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

merchant

Händler
Meaning
a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities
Example
The merchant sold spices from distant lands.
Der Händler verkaufte Gewürze aus fernen Ländern.
B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Maschinerie
Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
Die Fabrik investierte in neue Maschinen, um die Produktion zu steigern.
B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

irreführend
Meaning
giving the wrong idea or impression
Example
The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.
Die Werbung war irreführend und gab falsche Informationen.
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.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

modifizieren
Meaning
to change or alter something; to make partial changes
Example
We need to modify the plan to include more details.
Wir müssen den Plan ändern, um mehr Details einzufügen.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

minimum
Meaning
The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.
Example
This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.
In diesem Jahr gab es eine minimale Arbeitslosenquote.
B2 noun /moʊd/

Mode

Modus; Art
Meaning
a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting
Example
The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.
Der Computer hat einen Schlafmodus, um Energie zu sparen.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

Wartung
Meaning
The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.
Example
Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.
Regelmaessige Wartung erhoeht die Lebensdauer von Maschinen.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

bescheiden
Meaning
Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
Example
She lives in a modest house in the countryside.
Sie wohnt auf dem Land in einem bescheidenen Haus.
B2 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.
B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

Elend; extreme Armut; Leiden
Meaning
Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress
Example
The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.
Die arme Familie lebte in völliger Misere, nachdem sie ihr Zuhause verloren hatte.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

nur
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
Sie versuchte nur zu helfen.
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

Einstellung
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Eine Wachstumsmentalität hilft Menschen, Herausforderungen zu meistern.
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

Schlechtes oder inakzeptables Verhalten, besonders von Kindern oder in formellen Situationen
Meaning
Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations
Example
The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.
Der Schüler wurde für sein schlechtes Verhalten im Unterricht bestraft.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

mythisch
Meaning
existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious
Example
Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.
Drachen sind mythische Kreaturen, die in vielen Kulturen erscheinen.
B2 noun /mɑːrz/

Mars

Mars
Meaning
The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war
Example
Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade.
Wissenschaftler planen in der nächsten Dekade eine bemannte Mission zum Mars.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

Meisterwerk
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
Example
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.
Das Mona Lisa gilt als eines der größten Meisterwerke aller Zeiten.
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 /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.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

fertigung
Meaning
the process of making products on a large scale using machinery
Example
The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.
Das Land investiert stark in den Fertigungssektor.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

Molekül
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Ein Wassermolekül besteht aus zwei Wasserstoffatomen und einem Sauerstoffatom.
B2 verb /maɪˈɡreɪt/

migrate

migrieren
Meaning
To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.
Example
Birds migrate south during the winter.
Vögel migrieren im Winter nach Süden.
B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

Säugetier
Meaning
A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.
Example
The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.
Der Wal ist das größte Säugetier der Erde.
B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

unglück
Meaning
Bad luck or an unfortunate event.
Example
He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.
Er erlitt das Unglück, während der Rezession seinen Job zu verlieren.
B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

Matratze
Meaning
a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed
Example
We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.
Wir haben eine neue Matratze für unser Schlafzimmer gekauft.
B2 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

vom Menschen gemacht
Meaning
something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally
Example
This lake is manmade, not natural.
Dieser See ist vom Menschen gemacht, nicht natürlich.
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.
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.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

Mais
Meaning
a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn
Example
Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.
Landwirte in der Region bauen Mais als Hauptkultur sowohl für Nahrungsmittel als auch für Tierfutter an.