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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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

Veränderlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being changeable or capable of change.
Example
The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.
Die Veränderlichkeit von Modetrends macht es schwierig, Schritt zu halten.
B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/

Multiple

mehrere; vielfach; verschieden
Meaning
having many parts, elements, or members; numerous
Example
She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
Sie erlitt mehrere Verletzungen bei dem Unfall.
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

Muttertötung
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
Das Verbrechen der Muttertötung schockierte die ganze Stadt.
A2 noun /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

meeting

Besprechung
Meaning
A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.
Example
The board had a meeting to finalize the budget.
Der Vorstand hatte eine Besprechung, um das Budget abzuschließen.
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Leichenschauhaus
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
Die Polizei brachte den Leichnam zur Identifizierung ins Leichenschauhaus.
B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

markiert; deutlich; deutlich erkennbar
Meaning
clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious
Example
There was a marked improvement in her performance.
Es gab eine markante Verbesserung in ihrer Leistung.
C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

Vielfalt
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
Das Projekt stieß auf eine Vielzahl von Herausforderungen.
C2 noun /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

miscegenation

Mischehen
Meaning
the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types
Example
The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries.
Das Gesetz verbot einst die Miscegenation in vielen Ländern.
A1 title /ˈmɪstər/

mr

Herr
Meaning
a title used before a man's name
Example
Mr. Rahman is our new teacher.
Herr Rahman ist unser neuer Lehrer.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/

misconceive

missverstehen
Meaning
To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.
Example
He misconceived the purpose of the project.
Er missverstand den Zweck des Projekts.
A2 noun /mæp/

map

Karte
Meaning
a drawing that shows the features of an area of land or sea
Example
He studied the map before starting his journey.
Er studierte die Karte, bevor er seine Reise begann.
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.
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

verunreinigte Luft
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
Ein Miasma von Verfall hing über dem verlassenen Haus.
B1 noun /mæs/

mass

Masse
Meaning
a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things
Example
A huge mass of people gathered in the square.
Eine riesige Masse von Menschen versammelte sich auf dem Platz.
A2 noun /mɑːrk/

Mark

Marke; Zeichen; Note
Meaning
A sign, symbol, or stain; a grade or score
Example
She received the highest mark in the mathematics examination.
Sie erhielt die höchste Note in der Mathematikprüfung.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Motion

Bewegung; Aktion des Bewegens
Meaning
the action of moving or being moved; a formal proposal
Example
The car was in constant motion during the journey.
Das Auto war während der Reise in ständiger Bewegung.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

migratorisch
Meaning
moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement
Example
Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.
Viele Vögel sind Zugvögel und reisen jedes Jahr Tausende von Kilometern.
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.
A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

Medizin
Meaning
A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
Example
Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.
Moderne Medizin hat große Fortschritte bei der Behandlung von Krankheiten gemacht.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

Mischung zum Verbinden von Ziegeln / kleine Kanone
Meaning
a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells
Example
The workers applied mortar between the bricks.
Die Arbeiter trugen Mörtel zwischen die Ziegel.
C1 adjective ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

maritim
Meaning
Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.
Example
Maritime trade enhances the economy.
Der maritime Handel stärkt die Wirtschaft.
B1 noun /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

management

Management
Meaning
The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
Example
Proper management minimizes environmental damage.
Gutes Management minimiert Umweltschäden.
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 noun /ˌmɪsˈkɒn.dʌkt/

Misconduct

unangebrachtes Verhalten
Meaning
Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a professional person
Example
The officer was dismissed for professional misconduct.
Der Offizier wurde wegen unangebrachten Verhaltens entlassen.
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.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

Mikrometer
Meaning
A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.
Example
The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.
Der Ingenieur benutzte ein Mikrometer, um die Dicke des Drahtes zu messen.
C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

Mahnung
Meaning
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
Example
The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.
Der Priester gab eine Mahnung gegen Unehrlichkeit.
C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

Die Umwandlung eines Vermögenswertes oder einer Dienstleistung in eine Möglichkeit, Geld zu verdienen
Meaning
Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.
Example
YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.
YouTube ermöglicht es Inhaltserstellern, durch Monetarisierung Geld zu verdienen.
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.
B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

Mitte
Meaning
being in the middle of something; the central part or point
Example
She joined the project in mid June.
Sie trat dem Projekt Mitte Juni bei.
C1 adjective /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/

meteoric

mit Meteoriten verwandt; sehr schnell und oft vorübergehend.
Meaning
Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.
Example
The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.
Der meteorishe Aufstieg des Sängers zum Ruhm überraschte alle.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize

marginalisieren, an den Rand drängen
Meaning
To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.
Example
The policy marginalized minority communities.
Die Politik marginalisierte Minderheitengemeinschaften.
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.
C2 noun /miːd/

mead

Met
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.
Example
The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.
Die Wikinger waren bekannt dafür, große Mengen Met bei Festen zu trinken.
C2 noun /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

masquerade

Fest, bei dem Menschen Masken und Kostüme tragen
Meaning
a party or gathering where people wear masks and costumes; a false outward show
Example
The charity event was held as a grand masquerade.
Die Wohltätigkeitsveranstaltung wurde als großes masquerade veranstaltet.
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.
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

sich in Dinge einmischen, die einen nichts angehen
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
Er versucht immer, sich in die Angelegenheiten anderer einzumischen.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

Menge
Meaning
A large number of people or things.
Example
A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.
Eine Menge Fans versammelte sich im Stadion.
C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

Mittelmäßigkeit
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
Er weigerte sich, sich mit Mittelmäßigkeit zufrieden zu geben und strebte nach Größe.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

milchweiß
Meaning
a pure white color resembling milk
Example
The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.
Die Wolken sahen milchig weiß aus gegen den blauen Himmel.
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 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

mütterlich
Meaning
having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective
Example
She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.
Sie zeigte mütterliche Fürsorge und Zuneigung gegenüber allen Kindern.
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.
A1 verb /mʌst/

must

müssen
Meaning
to be required or obligated to
Example
You must complete your homework before you go out.
Du musst deine Hausaufgaben machen, bevor du ausgehen darfst.
C1 noun /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

Meritokratie
Meaning
A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
Example
In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.
In einer echten Meritokratie steigen die fähigsten Menschen in Führungspositionen auf.
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 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 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

Rand; Spielraum
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
Bitte schreibe deine Notizen am Rand der Seite.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈmeɪdʒər/

major

wichtig
Meaning
important, serious, or significant
Example
Climate change is a major concern for the world.
Der Klimawandel ist ein großes Anliegen für die Welt.
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.
C1 adjective /məˈləʊ.di.əs/

Melodious

melodisch
Meaning
having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful
Example
Her melodious voice captivated the entire audience.
Ihre melodische Stimme fesselte das gesamte Publikum.
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 /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.
A2 noun /ˈmeməri/

Memory

Gedächtnis
Meaning
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
Example
She has an excellent memory for faces and names.
Sie hat ein ausgezeichnetes Gedächtnis für Gesichter und Namen.
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.
C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

fälschlicherweise zuschreiben
Meaning
to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source
Example
The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.
Das Zitat wurde Shakespeare fälschlicherweise zugeschrieben.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

Bürgermeister
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
Der Bürgermeister kündigte eine neue Politik zur Verbesserung des öffentlichen Verkehrs an.
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 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.
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.
C2 verb /miːt/

mete

verhängen
Meaning
To dispense or allot justice, punishment, or harsh treatment.
Example
The judge will mete out punishment according to the crime.
Der Richter wird Strafe gemäß dem Verbrechen verhängen.
C1 noun /mɒb/

Mob

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

matrimony

Ehe
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
Sie gingen nach Jahren der Freundschaft in den Ehestand ein.
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.
C1 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

vergrößern
Meaning
to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something
Example
The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.
Das Mikroskop kann kleine Objekte zur besseren Beobachtung vergrößern.
C1 noun /ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Mackerel

Makrele
Meaning
a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes
Example
Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Makrele ist reich an Omega-3-Fettsäuren.
C1 verb /mɔːrf/

morph

verwandeln
Meaning
to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another
Example
The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.
Die Raupe wird sich in einen Schmetterling verwandeln.
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.
C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

Minderungsstrategien
Meaning
Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.
Example
Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.
Regierungen müssen Mitigationsstrategien für den Klimawandel ergreifen.
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.
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

Mist, organischer Dünger
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
Organischer Mist verbessert die Fruchtbarkeit des Bodens.
C1 noun /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

Manguste
Meaning
a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes
Example
The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.
Die Manguste griff schnell die Kobra an, um ihre Jungen zu schützen.
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.
C2 verb /ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

manumit

aus der Sklaverei befreien
Meaning
to release from slavery or servitude; to set free
Example
The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.
Der Grundbesitzer entschied sich, seine Sklaven zu befreien.
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 /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

meteorology

Meteorologie
Meaning
The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
Example
He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns.
Er entschied sich, sich auf Meteorologie zu spezialisieren, um Wettermuster zu studieren.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutablility

Mutabilität (falsche Schreibweise)
Meaning
A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.
Example
The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'.
Das Dokument enthielt das falsch geschriebene Wort 'mutablility' statt 'mutability'.
C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

verwirren
Meaning
to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something
Example
He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.
Er hat die Papiere durcheinander gebracht und konnte den Bericht nicht finden.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

Geizhals
Meaning
A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
Example
The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.
Der alte Geizhals weigerte sich, auch nur einen Cent für wohltätige Zwecke zu spenden.
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 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 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.
B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

Schmelzen
Meaning
the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender
Example
The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.
Das Eis schmilzt schnell unter der heißen Sonne.
C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

Maulwurf
Meaning
a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur
Example
The mole dug tunnels under the garden.
Der Maulwurf grub Tunnel unter dem Garten.
A2 noun, pronoun, verb /maɪn/

mine

mine / mein
Meaning
a place where minerals are dug from the ground; or something belonging to me
Example
The workers went deep into the mine to extract coal.
Die Arbeiter gingen tief in die Mine, um Kohle zu fördern.
C1 adjective /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

monolithisch
Meaning
Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.
Example
The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.
Das Unternehmen behielt eine monolithische Struktur bei, die gegen Veränderungen resistent war.
C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

geschmolzen
Meaning
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
Example
The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.
Der Schmied goss geschmolzenes Metall in die Form.
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

Metropole
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
New York ist eine geschäftige Metropole mit Millionen von Einwohnern.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌmet.əˈbɒl.ɪk/

metabolic

metabolisch
Meaning
Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Regular exercise enhances metabolic efficiency.
Regelmäßige Bewegung verbessert die metabolische Effizienz.
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

Befreiung der Sklaven
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
Die Befreiung der Sklaven markierte einen Wendepunkt in der Geschichte.
C2 verb /ˌmælˈtriːt/

maltreat

misshandeln
Meaning
To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.
Example
The law punishes those who maltreat animals.
Das Gesetz bestraft diejenigen, die Tiere misshandeln.
C1 adjective məˈdʒes.tɪk

Majestic

majestätisch
Meaning
Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.
Example
The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky.
Die majestätischen Himalaya-Berge erheben sich hoch gegen den Himmel.
C1 adjective /moʊv/

mauve

hellviolett
Meaning
a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge
Example
She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes hellviolettes Kleid auf der Party.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

unnatürliches Interesse an störenden oder unangenehmen Themen
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
Sie hatte eine morbide Faszination für Kriminalgeschichten.
C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

untergeordnet
Meaning
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Example
He refused to do menial work.
Er weigerte sich, minderwertige Arbeit zu leisten.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

vielfältig
Meaning
Having many different forms or appearances.
Example
The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.
Das Festival war eine vielfältige Feier von Kunst, Musik und Kultur.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

Mischung
Meaning
A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.
Example
The band played a medley of popular songs.
Die Band spielte eine Mischung aus populären Liedern.
C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

formbar
Meaning
Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.
Example
Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.
Gold ist ein sehr formbares Metall, das in Schmuck verwendet wird.
C1 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

Senfkörner
Meaning
small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment
Example
Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.
Senf Samen werden oft in heißem Öl gebraten, um ihren nussigen Geschmack freizusetzen, bevor sie zu Gerichten hinzugefügt werden.
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.
C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

am stärksten gefährdete Nation
Meaning
A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
Example
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.
Bangladesch ist eines der verwundbarsten Länder gegenüber dem Klimawandel.
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.əl/

medial

medial
Meaning
Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.
Example
The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.
Die mediale Seite des Knies ist anfälliger für Verletzungen.
B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

mental
Meaning
relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes
Example
She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.
Sie bereitete sich mental auf die Prüfung vor.
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 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.