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C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

mit der Mediation verbunden
Meaning
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
Example
His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.
Seine Mediationsfähigkeiten halfen, den Konflikt zu lösen.
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.
B2 noun /məˈkænɪks/

mechanics

Mechanik
Meaning
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works
Example
He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it.
Er studierte die Mechanik der Maschine, bevor er sie reparierte.
B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

denkmal
Meaning
A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
Example
A monument should honor his contributions.
Ein Denkmal sollte seine Beiträge ehren.
C1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

Marktdurchdringung
Meaning
A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.
Example
High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.
Hohe Marktpenetration sorgt für wettbewerbsfähige Dominanz.
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 /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.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mʌtʃ/

much

viel
Meaning
a large amount or degree of something
Example
She doesn’t have much time to finish the project.
Sie hat nicht viel Zeit, um das Projekt zu beenden.
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.
C1 adjective, verb /muːt/

moot

irrelevant / umstritten
Meaning
Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.
Example
The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.
Das Thema der Finanzierung wurde nach der Absage des Projekts zu einem irrelevanten Punkt.
B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

reif
Meaning
fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually
Example
She has become a mature and confident leader.
Sie ist eine reife und selbstbewusste Führerin geworden.
A2 noun /ˈmembər/

member

Mitglied
Meaning
a person or thing that belongs to a group or organization
Example
She is a member of the local sports club.
Sie ist Mitglied des lokalen Sportvereins.
C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

Magistrat
Meaning
A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.
Example
The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.
Der Magistrat präsidierte den kleinen Strafprozess.
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.
A2 noun/verb /meɪl/

mail

Post / Brief
Meaning
Letters, packages, or email messages sent or delivered to someone.
Example
I received an important letter in the mail.
Ich habe einen wichtigen Brief per Post erhalten.
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

Raubmilbenkrankheit
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
Der streunende Hund litt an Raubmilbenkrankheit.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

beflecken
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
Der weiße Stoff war von Tintenflecken befleckt.
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.
C1 adverb /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/

mathematically

mathematisch
Meaning
in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation
Example
The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork.
Das Problem kann mathematisch statt durch Raten gelöst werden.
C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

belästigen / missbrauchen
Meaning
to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way
Example
The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.
Der Kriminelle wurde verhaftet, weil er versuchte, ein Kind zu belästigen.
A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

Spiegel
Meaning
a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it
Example
She looked at herself in the mirror.
Sie sah sich im Spiegel an.
C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

Medaille
Meaning
a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture
Example
She wore a gold medallion around her neck.
Sie trug ein goldfarbenes Medaillon um ihren Hals.
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 verb /maʊnt/

mount

montieren
Meaning
to climb up, rise, or fix something in place
Example
They plan to mount a camera on the wall.
Sie planen, eine Kamera an der Wand zu montieren.
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

Krankschreibung vortäuschen
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
Er versuchte, sich krank zu stellen, um der Schule zu entkommen.
A2 verb /ˈmɑːrkɪt/

market

vermarkten
Meaning
to promote and sell products or services; to advertise
Example
The company will market their new product through social media.
Das Unternehmen wird ihr neues Produkt über soziale Medien vermarkten.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊɡəl/

mogul

Magnat
Meaning
A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.
Example
He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company.
Er wurde ein Technologie-Magnat, indem er ein Milliarden-Dollar-Unternehmen gründete.
A1 adjective /ˈmɛni/

many

viele
Meaning
a large number of
Example
Many students attended the lecture.
Viele Studenten nahmen an der Vorlesung teil.
A2 adjective /maɪˈnuːt/

Minute

extrem klein; winzig; detailliert; präzise
Meaning
extremely small; tiny; detailed; precise
Example
The scientist examined minute details under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte minutiose Details unter dem Mikroskop.
B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

mentalität; denkweise
Meaning
The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group
Example
The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.
Das Team muss eine gewinnende Mentalität entwickeln, um erfolgreich zu sein.
A2 adjective /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

moving

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

Miscellaneous

verschieden; vielfältig; gemischt
Meaning
various; diverse; mixed; assorted
Example
The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.
Die Box enthielt verschiedene Gegenstände aus verschiedenen Epochen.
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

Banalität
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
Die Banalität des Büroalltags kann ermüdend sein.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəl/

missal

Missa-Buch
Meaning
a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year
Example
The priest read from the missal during the ceremony.
Der Priester las während der Zeremonie aus dem Missa-Buch.
B2 adverb /ˈmɒdərətli/

moderately

mäßig
Meaning
to a reasonable extent, not excessively
Example
She exercises moderately to stay healthy.
Sie macht mäßig Sport, um gesund zu bleiben.
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 /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 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

bösartig
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
Die bösartigen Taten des Tyrannen zerstörten das Königreich.
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.
C1 noun /ˌmæn.ɪ.fɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/

manifestation

Manifestation
Meaning
A visible form or expression of an idea, concept, or feeling; the action of displaying or showing.
Example
His generosity was a manifestation of his kind nature.
Seine Großzügigkeit war eine Manifestation seiner freundlichen Natur.
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.
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.
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɒnɪtər/

monitor

Monitor, überwachen
Meaning
to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information
Example
The teacher monitors the students during the exam.
Der Lehrer überwacht die Schüler während der Prüfung.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

mobil
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
Einige Bakterien sind mobil und können zu Nährstoffen schwimmen.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

Missgeschick
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
Er brach sich das Bein während eines Missgeschicks beim Skifahren.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪsən/

mason

Maurer
Meaning
a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete
Example
The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house.
Der Maurer legte sorgfältig die Ziegel für das neue Haus.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəlɪθ/

monolith

Monolith
Meaning
A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.
Example
The ancient monolith stood in the desert for centuries.
Das alte Monolith stand für Jahrhunderte in der Wüste.
C2 noun /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

mountebank

Schwindler
Meaning
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
Example
The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises.
Die Menge wurde von den falschen Versprechungen des Schwindlers getäuscht.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈmæksɪməm/

maximum

Maximum
Meaning
the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible
Example
She scored the maximum marks in the exam.
Sie erzielte die maximale Punktzahl in der Prüfung.
B2 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 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.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

pompöses Geplauder
Meaning
using high-flown or pompous language
Example
The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.
Die pompöse Rede des Politikers beeindruckte die Menge.
B2 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.
C1 adjective /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

bedeutend
Meaning
of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences
Example
The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.
Die Unterzeichnung des Friedensvertrags war ein bedeutender Moment für beide Länder.
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.
C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

Monopol
Meaning
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Example
The company has a monopoly on electric car production.
Das Unternehmen hat ein Monopol auf die Produktion von Elektroautos.
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.
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 adjective /ˈmɒtli/

motley

bunt
Meaning
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
Example
The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.
Das Festival zog eine bunte Menge von Künstlern, Musikern und Touristen an.
C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

Sitten
Meaning
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community
Example
Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.
Soziale Sitten bestimmen oft, wie sich Menschen in der Öffentlichkeit verhalten.
B1 noun /ˈmɒr.əl/

Moral

Moral
Meaning
a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior
Example
The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.
Die Moral der Geschichte ist, immer die Wahrheit zu sagen.
C2 noun /ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/

Mallet fish

Schalenfisch
Meaning
A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters
Example
The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering.
Der Schalenfisch ist für seine einzigartige schützende Hülle bekannt.
C1 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

Bedrohung
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
Example
The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.
Der rücksichtlose Fahrer war eine Bedrohung für alle auf der Straße.
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.
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 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 /ˈmæɡnət/

magnet

Magnet
Meaning
An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.
Example
The magnet held the paper to the fridge door.
Der Magnet hielt das Papier an der Kühlschranktür.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

die meisten
Meaning
the greatest in amount, degree, or number
Example
Most people like to relax on weekends.
Die meisten Menschen entspannen sich am Wochenende.
C2 noun /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/

mugwump

eine politische unabhängige Person
Meaning
a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes
Example
He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side.
Er wurde ein Mugwump genannt, weil er sich weigerte, sich einer der politischen Seiten anzuschließen.
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.
C1 noun ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

mismanagement

Fehlmanagement
Meaning
Bad or careless management of something.
Example
Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution.
Fehlmanagement von Plastikmüll verschärft die Verschmutzung.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmiːdieɪtər/

Mediator

Vermittler
Meaning
A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree
Example
The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes.
Die Vereinten Nationen fungieren häufig als Mediator in internationalen Konflikten.
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.
C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

über das Denken nachdenken
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.
Metakognition verbessert die Problemlösungsfähigkeiten.
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.
C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

megalithisch
Meaning
Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.
Example
The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.
Die megalithischen Strukturen in alten Zivilisationen sind faszinierend.
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.
C2 noun /ˌmɪnəˈrɛt/

minaret

Minarett
Meaning
A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.
Example
The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away.
Das Minarett der Moschee war aus mehreren Kilometern Entfernung zu sehen.
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.
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 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

fröhlich
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
Die Kinder spielten fröhlich im Garten.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

scheinheilig
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
Das Design war auffällig, aber scheinheilig.
C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

plündern
Meaning
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
Example
The bandits marauded through the village at night.
Die Banditen plünderten das Dorf in der Nacht.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmuːdi.nəs/

moodiness

Stimmungsschwankungen
Meaning
The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.
Example
Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.
Ihre Stimmungsschwankungen machten es schwer vorherzusagen, wie sie reagieren würde.
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.
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.
C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

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

municipality

Gemeinde
Meaning
a city or town that has its own local government
Example
The municipality is planning to build a new library.
Die Gemeinde plant, eine neue Bibliothek zu bauen.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

mörderisch; mit der Absicht zu töten; extrem gewalttätig; blutrünstig
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
Der mörderische Blick in seinen Augen erschreckte alle.
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.
C1 adjective ˌmiː.ti.ər.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

meteorological

meteorologisch
Meaning
Relating to weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.
Example
Meteorological conditions affect farming cycles.
Meteorologische Bedingungen beeinflussen landwirtschaftliche Kreisläufe.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmɪlk.mæn/

Milkman

Milchmann
Meaning
a person who delivers milk to homes or businesses
Example
The milkman delivers fresh milk to our house every morning.
Der Milchmann liefert frische Milch zu unserem Haus jeden Morgen.
C2 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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

Medium
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
Fernsehen ist ein mächtiges Medium zur Verbreitung von Informationen.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

Mesa
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
Die Wanderer hielten an, um die Mesa zu bewundern, die über dem Wüstengeschirr aufstieg.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

Metaphysik
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
Sie studierte Metaphysik, um die Prinzipien der Existenz jenseits der physischen Wissenschaft zu verstehen.
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.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

falsch darstellen
Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
Der Anwalt beschuldigte den Zeugen, die Fakten falsch darzustellen.
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 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

Mikronährstoffe
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
Example
Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.
Mikronährstoffe sind für die Zellfunktion unerlässlich.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

Mammut / riesig
Meaning
An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.
Example
The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.
Das Unternehmen stand vor einer riesigen Herausforderung während der Expansion.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈruːl/

misrule

Fehlregierung
Meaning
bad or poor governance
Example
The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule.
Das Königreich litt jahrzehntelang unter der Fehlregierung.
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 /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

Mischung
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
Das Festival bot eine Mischung aus Musik, Essen und Kunst.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

metrisch
Meaning
Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.
Example
The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.
Der Dichter folgte sorgfältig den metrischen Regeln in seinen Versen.
A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

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