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C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

mikrobiell
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
Mikrobielle Aktivität im Boden verbessert die Fruchtbarkeit.
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

Monotonie
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
Die Monotonie des Alltags zu durchbrechen kann die mentale Gesundheit verbessern.
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 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

unheimlich groß; schockierend böse oder falsch; unnatürlich oder abnormal
Meaning
extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural
Example
The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.
Das monströse Verbrechen erschütterte die ganze Gemeinschaft.
C1 noun /moʊˈtiːf/

motif

Motiv
Meaning
A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of art or literature.
Example
The motif of love is central to the novel.
Das Motiv der Liebe steht im Zentrum des Romans.
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.
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 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

Monokultur
Meaning
The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.
Example
Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.
Monokultur kann zu Bodenerosion und einer erhöhten Anfälligkeit für Schädlinge führen.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmiːɡər/

meager

dürftig
Meaning
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
Example
He could barely survive on his meager salary.
Er konnte kaum von seinem dürftigen Gehalt überleben.
C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

wandern
Meaning
to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course
Example
We meandered through the old streets of the city.
Wir wanderten durch die alten Straßen der Stadt.
C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

maternität
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
Das Krankenhaus verfügt über eine ausgezeichnete Entbindungsstation für neue Mütter.
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

methodisch
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
Seine methodische Forschung lieferte zuverlässige Ergebnisse.
C1 noun /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/

Marigold

Ringelblume
Meaning
a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies
Example
The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations.
Die lebhaften Ringelblumen brachten Farbe in die Festdekorationen.
C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

Mechanisierung
Meaning
The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.
Example
Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.
Die Mechanisierung hat die Landwirtschaft revolutioniert.
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

provisorisch
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
Sie verwendeten Kisten als provisorischen Tisch.
C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

militärische Invasion
Meaning
A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.
Example
The military incursion caused widespread devastation.
Die militärische Invasion verursachte eine weit verbreitete Zerstörung.
C1 noun /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

Montage
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
Der Film begann mit einem Montage von Stadtleben.
C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

Jahrtausend
Meaning
a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary
Example
The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.
Das Jahr 2000 wurde als Beginn eines neuen Jahrtausends gefeiert.
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 /mɔːˈtæləti/

mortality

Sterblichkeit
Meaning
the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population
Example
Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly.
Fortschritte in der Medizin haben die Kindersterblichkeit erheblich reduziert.
C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

Gemeinheit; Geiz
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
Seine Gemeinheit gegenüber den armen Kindern schockierte alle Nachbarn.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/

molding

dekorative Leiste
Meaning
A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.
Example
The wooden molding gave the room a classic look.
Die Holzverkleidung gab dem Raum einen klassischen Look.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

mikroskopisch
Meaning
Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.
Example
The sample contained microscopic particles.
Die Probe enthielt mikroskopische Partikel.
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.
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 /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 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

Meuterei
Meaning
an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
Example
The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.
Die Seeleute organisierten eine Meuterei gegen ihren Kapitän.
C1 noun ˈmiːdiə ˈdɒmɪnəns

media dominance

Mediendominanz
Meaning
The control and powerful influence that media has over communication and information distribution in society.
Example
The internet has enhanced media dominance globally.
Das Internet hat die Mediendominanz weltweit verstärkt.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Middleman

Vermittler
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
Sie entschieden sich, den Vermittler zu streichen und direkt an die Kunden zu verkaufen.
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 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

unabhängige Person
Meaning
An unorthodox or independent-minded person.
Example
The maverick scientist challenged established theories.
Der unabhängige Wissenschaftler stellte etablierte Theorien infrage.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

manuscript

manuskript
Meaning
a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication
Example
The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.
Die Autorin hat ihr Manuskript dem Verlag vorgelegt.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/

Martyrdom

Märtyrertum
Meaning
The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or principle
Example
His martyrdom inspired countless others to join the freedom movement.
Sein Märtyrertum inspirierte unzählige andere, sich der Freiheitsbewegung anzuschließen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

Mediaeval

mittelalterlich
Meaning
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
Example
The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design.
Das Schloss zeigte mittelalterliche Architektur und Design.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

Modifikator
Meaning
a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts
Example
In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.
Im Ausdruck „very cold“ ist „very“ ein Modifikator von „cold“.
C1 noun ˌmɛtə ˈmɔːfəsɪs

metamorphosis

Metamorphose, Transformation
Meaning
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.
Example
The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.
Die Metamorphose des Unternehmens von einem kleinen Start-up zu einem globalen Führer war bemerkenswert.
C1 verb /ˈmɪŋɡl/

mingle

mischen
Meaning
to mix or combine; to move among people and engage socially
Example
Guests mingled at the party, chatting and laughing together.
Die Gäste mingelten auf der Party, plauderten und lachten zusammen.
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 /ˈmɒsi/

Mossy

mit Moos bedeckt; Mooswachsend
Meaning
covered with moss; having moss growing on it
Example
The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.
Der alte Baumstamm war moosig und mit grüner Vegetation bedeckt.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

an den falschen Ort stellen
Meaning
To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.
Example
I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.
Ich verliere oft meine Schlüssel, wenn ich in Eile bin.
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.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

bösartig; schädlich
Meaning
having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful
Example
The malicious software damaged many computers.
Die bösartige Software beschädigte viele Computer.
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.
C1 noun /ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

marketability

Marktfähigkeit
Meaning
The possibility of commercial success for a product or service
Example
The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand.
Die Marktfähigkeit des neuen Produkts hängt von der Nachfrage der Verbraucher ab.
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 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

organisieren
Meaning
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
Example
The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.
Der Lehrer organisierte die Schüler für den Ausflug.
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 /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

Hebamme
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
Die Hebamme blieb während der gesamten Geburt bei der Mutter.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs/

Merciless

gnadenlos; grausam;
Meaning
showing no mercy or pity; cruel and heartless
Example
The merciless dictator showed no compassion.
Der gnadenlose Diktator zeigte kein Mitgefühl.
C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

von großer Bedeutung, Ausmaß oder Größe
Meaning
Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.
Example
The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.
Die Entdeckung der Elektrizität war eine monumentale Leistung.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

ehelich
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
Example
They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.
Sie suchten Beratung, um ihre ehelichen Probleme zu lösen.
C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

Marginalisierung
Meaning
The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
Example
Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.
Wirtschaftspolitiken sollten die Marginalisierung der Armen angehen.
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.
C1 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

manifest
Meaning
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party
Example
The party released its manifesto before the election.
Die Partei veröffentlichte ihr Manifest vor den Wahlen.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

Hypothek
Meaning
a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property
Example
They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.
Sie nahmen eine Hypothek auf, um ihr erstes Haus zu kaufen.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

monoton
Meaning
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
Example
The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.
Der monoton klingende Lehrer machte es schwer, der Vorlesung zu folgen.
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.
C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

Massaker
Meaning
to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively
Example
The army massacred the innocent civilians.
Die Armee massakrierte die unschuldigen Zivilisten.
C1 verb /mɔːl/

maul

verletzt
Meaning
To wound or injure someone by scratching or tearing; to handle roughly.
Example
The bear mauled the camper in the forest.
Der Bär hat den Camper im Wald verletzt.
C1 noun /mɪˈlɪʃə/

militia

Miliz
Meaning
a group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers in emergencies
Example
The village formed a militia to defend against attacks.
Das Dorf bildete eine Miliz, um sich gegen Angriffe zu verteidigen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

sinnlos
Meaning
without thought or intelligence; done without consideration
Example
He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.
Er war gelangweilt von den sinnlosen Aufgaben bei der Arbeit.
C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

messbar; quantifizierbar
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
Der Erfolg des Projekts war an den gestiegenen Verkäufen messbar.
C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

Misogynie
Meaning
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Example
The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.
Der Roman wurde dafür kritisiert, die Misogynie zu fördern.
C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

Mittsommer
Meaning
The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.
Example
We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.
Wir hatten ein Festival, um den Mittsommer zu feiern.
C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

Mutation, genetische Veränderung
Meaning
A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.
Example
Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.
Wissenschaftler entdeckten eine genetische Mutation, die die Störung verursachte.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

traurig
Meaning
feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief
Example
The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.
Das traurige Lied erinnerte sie an ihre verlorenen Liebsten.
C1 adjective /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

schädlich; verleumderisch
Meaning
evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous
Example
He spread malign rumors about his colleague.
Er verbreitete schädliche Gerüchte über seinen Kollegen.
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

Bergsteiger
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
Der Bergsteiger erreichte den Gipfel nach einem langen Aufstieg.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

Söldner
Meaning
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
Example
The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.
Der Söldner kämpfte für denjenigen, der den höchsten Lohn bezahlte.
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.
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 noun /ˈmætɪneɪ/

matinee

Nachmittagsvorstellung
Meaning
A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.
Example
We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee.
Wir haben Tickets für die Sonntagnachmittagsvorstellung gekauft.
C1 noun /ˈmɪmɪkri/

mimicry

Nachahmung
Meaning
The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.
Example
The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh.
Die Nachahmung von Prominenten durch den Komiker brachte das Publikum zum Lachen.
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

Moratorium
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
Die Regierung kündigte ein Moratorium für neue Bergbau-Lizenzen an.
C1 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

Morphologie
Meaning
the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology
Example
Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.
Die Morphologie untersucht die Struktur von Wörtern und wie sie gebildet werden.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

Bissen
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
Er nahm einen großen Bissen Wasser nach dem Lauf.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

missverstehen
Meaning
to understand or explain something wrongly
Example
He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.
Er missverstand ihr Schweigen als Zustimmung.
C1 noun /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

Maneirismus
Meaning
A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy
Example
His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.
Sein ständiges Räuspern war zu einer lästigen Manier geworden.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

misdemeanor

Ordnungswidrigkeit
Meaning
A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.
Example
He was fined for a misdemeanor involving public disturbance.
Er wurde für eine Ordnungswidrigkeit im Zusammenhang mit öffentlicher Störung bestraft.
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.
C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

wütend machen
Meaning
To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.
Example
The constant noise maddened him.
Das ständige Geräusch machte ihn wütend.
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.
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.
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 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 ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

Metallkontamination
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
Metallkontamination stellt schwere Gesundheitsrisiken dar.
C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

monoton; langweilig; wiederholend
Meaning
lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive
Example
The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.
Der monotone Klang des Regens ließ alle schläfrig werden.
C1 adjective /məˈlɛvələnt/

malevolent

bösartig
Meaning
Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.
Example
The malevolent glare in his eyes frightened the children.
Der bösartige Blick in seinen Augen erschreckte die Kinder.
C1 adjective /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

kurzsichtig, eingeschränkte Sicht
Meaning
lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness
Example
The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.
Die myopische Strategie des Unternehmens führte zu langfristigen Verlusten.
C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

Monogamie
Meaning
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
Example
Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.
Viele Kulturen fördern Monogamie als die ideale Form der Ehe.
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/noun nɪˈmɒn.ɪk

mnemonic

mnemonisches Gerät, Technik zum Erinnern
Meaning
Assisting or intended to assist memory; a device or technique to aid memory.
Example
A mnemonic device helps students remember complex concepts.
Ein mnemotechnisches Gerät hilft den Schülern, komplexe Konzepte zu merken.
C1 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪd/

muted

gedämpft
Meaning
softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued
Example
The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey.
Der Raum war in gedämpften Blautönen und Grautönen gestrichen.
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.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

falsch zählen
Meaning
To count wrongly or inaccurately.
Example
He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.
Er hat die Anzahl der Stühle im Raum falsch gezählt.
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

memoir

Memoiren
Meaning
A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
Example
The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.
Die Memoiren der Autorin schildern ihre Reise durch Schwierigkeiten und Erfolge.
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.
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 ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

Minderung
Meaning
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
Example
Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.
Die Minderung des Klimawandels erfordert gemeinsame Anstrengungen.
C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

auf einer einsamen insel aussetzen
Meaning
to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island
Example
The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.
Die Matrosen wurden auf einer verlassenen Insel ausgesetzt.
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 /ˈmæk.rəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts/

macronutrients

Makronährstoffe
Meaning
Nutrients that are needed in large amounts to provide energy and building materials for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Example
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are vital macronutrients.
Proteine, Fette und Kohlenhydrate sind wichtige Makronährstoffe.
C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

vermitteln
Meaning
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
Example
She was asked to mediate between the two companies.
Sie wurde gebeten, zwischen den beiden Unternehmen zu vermitteln.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Matriarchin
Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
Die Matriarchin der Familie traf alle wichtigen Entscheidungen.
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.
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.
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.