B1 verb /ˈmɛʒər/

measure

messen

Meaning

to determine the size, amount, or degree of something

Example

She measured the length of the table.

Sie maß die Länge des Tisches.

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.

C2 adjective ˌmɔː.fəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

morphological

morphologisch

Meaning

Related to the structure and formation of words; concerning morphology in linguistics.

Example

Morphological analysis helps AI understand word structures.

Die morphologische Analyse hilft der KI, Wortstrukturen zu verstehen.

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.

C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

Manöver / Fertigkeit

Meaning

a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully

Example

The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.

Der Pilot manövrierte das Flugzeug durch den Sturm.

B1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/

Marketing

Marketing, Werbung, Verkaufsförderung

Meaning

The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.

Example

Digital marketing has transformed business strategies.

Digitale Werbung hat die Geschäftsstrategien transformiert.

C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

wundersam; erstaunlich; außergewöhnlich

Meaning

supernatural; amazing; extraordinary

Example

Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.

Ihre wundersame Genesung überraschte alle Ärzte.

B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

multiplizieren

Meaning

to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication

Example

The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.

Die Bakterien vermehren sich schnell unter warmen Bedingungen.

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.

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.

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.

A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

Glück

Meaning

The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.

Example

Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

sammeln / Mut fassen

Meaning

to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength

Example

He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.

Er sammelte genug Mut, um sich der Herausforderung zu stellen.

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 verb /ˈmʌtər/

mutter

murmeln

Meaning

to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation

Example

He muttered something under his breath as he walked away.

Er murmelte etwas unter seinem Atem, als er wegging.

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.

B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

Motivation

Meaning

the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way

Example

She lost her motivation to continue the project.

Sie verlor ihre Motivation, das Projekt fortzusetzen.

C1 noun /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

Kraftstoffverbrauch

Meaning

The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.

Example

This car gives excellent mileage on highways.

Dieses Auto bietet auf Autobahnen eine ausgezeichnete Kraftstoffeffizienz.

C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

Pantomime; Pantomimenkünstler

Meaning

A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements

Example

The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.

Der Straßenpantomime unterhielt die Menge mit seiner unsichtbaren Box-Routine.

C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

schmutzig und abgenutzt

Meaning

in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange

Example

The stray dog looked mangy and weak.

Der streunende Hund sah schmutzig und schwach aus.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

großzügig

Meaning

extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly

Example

She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.

Sie hat eine großzügige Spende an das Waisenhaus gemacht.

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.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

geizig; knausrig

Meaning

mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money

Example

He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.

Er ist zu geizig, um Geld für etwas anderes als das Notwendigste auszugeben.

C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

Böswilligkeit

Meaning

The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Example

His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.

Seine Böswilligkeit war klar in der grausamen Art und Weise, wie er seine Rivalen behandelte.

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.

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.

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 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 məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk ˈlaɪfstaɪl

materialistic lifestyle

materialistische Lebensweise

Meaning

A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.

Example

A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline.

Ein materialistischer Lebensstil führt oft zu moralischem Verfall.

B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

außerdem

Meaning

Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.

Example

The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.

Der Job ist herausfordernd; außerdem erfordert er ausgezeichnete Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.

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.

C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/

misgivings

Zweifel, Bedenken

Meaning

feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something

Example

She had serious misgivings about signing the contract.

Sie hatte ernsthafte Zweifel an der Unterzeichnung des Vertrags.

B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

modernisieren

Meaning

To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.

Example

The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.

Das Unternehmen plant, seine IT-Infrastruktur zu modernisieren.

A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

marsch

Meaning

An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration

Example

The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.

Die Soldaten führten einen zeremoniellen Marsch vor dem Palast auf.

C2 noun ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti

magnanimity

Großherzigkeit

Meaning

Generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; forbearance.

Example

His magnanimity towards his competitors was admirable.

Seine Großherzigkeit gegenüber seinen Mitbewerbern war bewundernswert.

A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

still; nichts sagen; schweigen

Meaning

silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet

Example

He kept mum about the surprise party plans.

Er schwieg über die Pläne für die Überraschungsparty.

C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

Männlichkeit

Meaning

The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.

Example

His manliness was admired by his peers.

Seine Männlichkeit wurde von seinen Kollegen bewundert.

A1 noun/verb /maɪnd/

mind

Verstand / aufpassen

Meaning

the part of a person that enables them to think, feel, and reason; to pay attention or take care

Example

Please mind the gap between the train and the platform.

Bitte achte auf die Lücke zwischen dem Zug und dem Bahnsteig.

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.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

mulish

stur

Meaning

extremely stubborn or unwilling to change

Example

She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments.

Sie blieb stur trotz aller überzeugenden Argumente.

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.

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.

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.

C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

murmeln

Meaning

To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.

Example

She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.

Sie murmelte ein Gebet, bevor sie schlafen ging.

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 adjective /məˈtɜːrnəl/

Maternal

mütterlich

Meaning

relating to a mother; motherly

Example

She showed maternal care towards the orphan child.

Sie zeigte mütterliche Fürsorge für das verwaiste Kind.

B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

mathematik

Meaning

the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations

Example

Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.

Mathematik hilft uns, Muster in der Natur und im Universum zu verstehen.

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 /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.

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.

C1 verb, noun /mɛʃ/

mesh

Masche, ineinandergreifen

Meaning

To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.

Example

The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly.

Die beiden Zahnräder greifen perfekt ineinander, um die Maschine reibungslos laufen zu lassen.

C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

Mangrovenwald

Meaning

A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.

Example

Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.

Sundarbans ist der größte Mangrovenwald der Welt.

C1 adjective /ˈmɔːtəl/

Mortal

sterblich; vergänglich; menschlich

Meaning

subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human

Example

All human beings are mortal and will eventually die.

Alle Menschen sind sterblich und werden schließlich sterben.

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 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

Seelenwanderung

Meaning

The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.

Example

Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.

Antike Philosophen diskutierten oft über die Seelenwanderung.

C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

Missverständnis

Meaning

A wrong idea or false understanding about something.

Example

There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.

Es gibt ein weit verbreitetes Missverständnis, dass Erfolg über Nacht kommt.

C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

Metapherform

Meaning

A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.

Example

The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.

Der Dichter führte eine Metaphorm ein, um Bildsprache mit Struktur zu verbinden.

C1 verb /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

mitigate

mildern

Meaning

To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.

Example

Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.

Eine ordnungsgemäße Planung kann finanzielle Risiken mildern.

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/adjective /ˈmɪstɪk/

mystic

mystisch, spiritueller Suchender

Meaning

relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight

Example

The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery.

Der Mystiker widmete sein Leben der Meditation und der spirituellen Entdeckung.

C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

übelriechend

Meaning

Having a very unpleasant smell.

Example

The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.

Der übelriechende Raum ließ alle schnell gehen.

C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

modisch

Meaning

conforming to or following current fashion or style

Example

She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.

Sie trug ein modisches Outfit, das die Aufmerksamkeit aller auf sich zog.

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 /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.

C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

Malapropismus

Meaning

the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect

Example

He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.

Er ist berühmt für seinen Malapropismus, wenn er in der Öffentlichkeit spricht.

C2 adjective /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

maudlin

zu sentimental

Meaning

Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.

Example

He became maudlin after a few drinks.

Er wurde sentimental, nachdem er ein paar Drinks getrunken hatte.

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.

C1 noun /moʊld/

Mould

Gussform / Schimmel

Meaning

a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus

Example

She poured chocolate into the mould to make candies.

Sie goss Schokolade in die Form, um Bonbons herzustellen.

A2 adjective /miːn/

Mean

gemein; grausam; unangenehm

Meaning

unkind; cruel; nasty

Example

Don't be so mean to your little sister.

Sei nicht so grausam zu deiner kleinen Schwester.

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.

A2 noun /mɛs/

mess

Durcheinander

Meaning

A state of disorder or untidiness.

Example

The kids left the room in a complete mess.

Die Kinder haben das Zimmer in totalem Durcheinander hinterlassen.

C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

Magnolie

Meaning

a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers

Example

The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.

Der wunderschöne Magnolienbaum blühte im Frühling mit rosa Blumen.

C2 adjective /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

mincing

betont

Meaning

affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement

Example

He walked with mincing steps across the stage.

Er ging mit betonten Schritten über die Bühne.

C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

micronutrient

Mikronährstoff

Meaning

Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.

Example

Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth.

Eisen und Zink sind wichtige Mikronährstoffe für das Wachstum.

C2 adjective /ˈmɒθ ˌiːtən/

moth-eaten

von Motten zerfressen

Meaning

Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.

Example

He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day.

Er trug an dem kalten Tag einen von Motten zerfressenen Pullover.

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.

C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈnoʊmər/

misnomer

falscher Name

Meaning

A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

Example

Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer.

Das kleine Hund 'Riese' zu nennen, ist ein falscher Name.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

mutinous

aufmüpfig

Meaning

refusing to obey authority; rebellious

Example

The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay.

Die Soldaten wurden aufmüpfig nach Monaten ohne Bezahlung.

C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

Moralist

Meaning

A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.

Example

The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.

Der Autor war als strenger Moralist in seinen Schriften bekannt.

C1 adjective /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

martial

militärisch

Meaning

Related to war, soldiers, or military life.

Example

The country imposed martial law during the crisis.

Das Land verhängte während der Krise das Kriegsrecht.

C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

heuchlerisch

Meaning

Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.

Example

The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.

Der Manager gab eine heuchlerische Entschuldigung, anstatt den Fehler zuzugeben.

C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

Materialismus

Meaning

A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values

Example

The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.

Der Aufstieg des Materialismus in der modernen Gesellschaft beunruhigt viele Philosophen.

B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

Marvellous

wunderbar; erstaunlich; großartig

Meaning

extremely good; wonderful; causing great wonder

Example

The view from the mountain was marvellous.

Die Aussicht vom Berg war wunderbar.

C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

Wandbild

Meaning

a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling

Example

The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.

Der Künstler malte ein schönes Wandbild an die Wand der Schule.

C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

Mausoleum

Meaning

A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.

Example

The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.

Der König wurde in einem prächtigen Mausoleum beerdigt.

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.

C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

bettler

Meaning

a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms

Example

The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.

Der Bettler bat um Essen am Tor des Klosters.

C2 noun /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/

mackintosh

Regenmantel

Meaning

a waterproof raincoat, originally made from rubberized fabric

Example

He wore a mackintosh to stay dry in the rain.

Er trug einen Mackintosh, um trocken zu bleiben.

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.

C2 noun /miːn/

mien

Miene

Meaning

A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.

Example

His serious mien made everyone fall silent.

Seine ernste Miene brachte alle zum Schweigen.

B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

Messung

Meaning

the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring

Example

The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.

Der Schneider nahm meine Taillenmessung, bevor er den Anzug nähte.

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.

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 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

Säugetier, das seine Jungen in einer Tasche trägt und ernährt

Meaning

A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.

Example

The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.

Das Känguru ist ein bekanntes Marsupial.

C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

eine Aufgabe nach der anderen machen

Meaning

The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.

Example

Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.

Monotasking führt oft zu qualitativ hochwertigerer Arbeit.

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.

C2 noun /ˈmoʊlə ˈkɑrplɪt/

Mola carplet

Mola-Karpfen

Meaning

a small freshwater fish of the carp family, commonly found in South Asian rivers and ponds

Example

The mola carplet is a popular small fish used in Bengali cuisine.

Der Mola-Karpfen ist ein beliebter kleiner Fisch, der in der bengalischen Küche verwendet wird.

B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

Meilenstein

Meaning

An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.

Example

This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.

Diese Entdeckung ist ein Meilenstein in der Biotechnologie.

C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

unzufriedene Person

Meaning

A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.

Example

The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.

Die unzufriedene Person äußerte seine Beschwerden gegen die Regierung.

C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

fein hacken

Meaning

to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps

Example

She minced the garlic for the recipe.

Sie hackte den Knoblauch für das Rezept.

A2 /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/

microphone

Mikrofon

Meaning

A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music.

Example

She spoke into the microphone during the presentation.

Sie sprach während der Präsentation in das Mikrofon.

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.

C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

Misstrauen

Meaning

Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something

Example

There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.

Es gab tiefes Misstrauen zwischen den beiden politischen Parteien.

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 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.

B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

mein

Meaning

used to indicate possession or ownership

Example

This is my book.

Das ist mein Buch.