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B1 noun ˈmɪlɪteri

military

Militär
Meaning
The armed forces of a country.
Example
The military was called for assistance.
Das Militär wurde zur Hilfe gerufen.
C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

monopolisieren
Meaning
Control exclusively, dominate market.
Example
The company tried to monopolize the market.
Das Unternehmen versuchte, den Markt zu monopolisieren.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌiː.tər/

man-eater

Menschenfresser
Meaning
An animal that kills and eats humans; informally, a woman who is very assertive in relationships.
Example
The tiger became a notorious man-eater in the village.
Der Tiger wurde in dem Dorf ein berüchtigter Menschenfresser.
B1 adverb /ˈmiːn.waɪl/

Meanwhile

inzwischen
Meaning
at the same time; during the same period
Example
She was cooking dinner, meanwhile he was setting the table.
Sie kochte das Abendessen, während er den Tisch deckte.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

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

morganatic

morganatische Ehe
Meaning
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
Example
The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.
Der Prinz trat in eine morganatische Ehe mit einer Bürgerlichen ein.
A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

Maschine
Meaning
A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.
Example
This washing machine is very efficient.
Diese Waschmaschine ist sehr effizient.
B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

marathon

marathon
Meaning
a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)
Example
She completed the marathon in under four hours.
Sie beendete den Marathon in weniger als vier Stunden.
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.
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

metamorphosieren
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
Die Raupe verwandelte sich in einen Schmetterling.
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.li/

Manly

männlich; mutig; tapfer
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous
Example
He showed manly courage during the crisis.
Er zeigte männlichen Mut während der Krise.
A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

Pilz
Meaning
a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking
Example
The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.
Die Pizza war mit frischen Pilzen belegt.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

lügnerisch
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
Der Politiker war bekannt für seine lügnerischen Aussagen.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

wunderbar
Meaning
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
Example
She gave a marvelous performance on stage.
Sie gab eine wunderbare Vorstellung auf der Bühne.
C2 verb /ˈmɒtl/

mottle

gesprenkelt
Meaning
To mark with spots or patches of color.
Example
The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown.
Die Blätter waren mit gelben und braunen Flecken übersät.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

Multitasking
Meaning
The performance of more than one task at the same time
Example
Multitasking reduces efficiency.
Multitasking reduziert die Effizienz.
B2 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

Meaningless

sinnlos; ohne Zweck; bedeutungslos
Meaning
without purpose; having no significance; pointless
Example
The data became meaningless without proper context.
Die Daten wurden ohne den richtigen Kontext bedeutungslos.
B2 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 /maɪl/

mile

Meile
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively
Example
She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.
Sie ging eine Meile, um die Bushaltestelle zu erreichen.
C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

kauen
Meaning
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
Example
He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.
Er kaute langsam das Brot, bevor er es herunter schluckte.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

Monokel
Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
Der alte Herr trug bei formellen Anlässen ein Monokel.
C1 noun /ˈmænɪkɪn/

mannequin

Mannequin
Meaning
a life-sized model of a human figure used by shops to display clothes
Example
The mannequin in the shop window was dressed in a red gown.
Das Mannequin im Schaufenster war in einem roten Kleid gekleidet.
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

moschee
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
Sie versammelten sich in der Moschee zum Freitagsgebet.
C2 adjective /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

magisterial

magisteriell
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.
Example
The professor spoke in a magisterial tone during the lecture.
Der Professor sprach während des Vortrags in einem magisteriellen Ton.
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 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 /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

bescheidenheit; demut
Meaning
the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements
Example
Despite his success, he showed great modesty.
Trotz seines Erfolgs zeigte er große Bescheidenheit.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmɪk.sər/

Mixer

Mixer
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used for mixing, beating, and whipping ingredients
Example
The chef used a mixer to prepare the cake batter.
Der Koch benutzte einen Mixer, um den Kuchenteig vorzubereiten.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtəbl/

mutable

veränderlich
Meaning
Capable of change or alteration.
Example
Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly.
Menschliche Emotionen sind veränderlich und können sich schnell ändern.
A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

mein
Meaning
used to indicate possession or ownership
Example
This is my book.
Das ist mein Buch.
C1 adjective /məˈkɑː.brə/

Macabre

makaber
Meaning
disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying
Example
The horror movie had a macabre atmosphere.
Der Horrorfilm hatte eine makabre Atmosphäre.
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.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

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

multiplication

Multiplikation
Meaning
the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount
Example
Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.
Die Multiplikation ist eine grundlegende Rechenart.
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənt

movement

Bewegung
Meaning
A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
The movement aimed to ensure equal rights.
Die Bewegung hatte zum Ziel, gleiche Rechte zu gewährleisten.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

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

Morale

Moral; Geist
Meaning
the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group
Example
The team's morale improved after the victory.
Die Moral des Teams verbesserte sich nach dem Sieg.
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 /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 /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 /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 ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

mismanagement

Fehlmanagement
Meaning
Bad or careless management of something.
Example
Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution.
Fehlmanagement von Plastikmüll verschärft die Verschmutzung.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmaɪ.krəˌskoʊp/

microscope

mikroskop
Meaning
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells, by magnifying them.
Example
The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete die Bakterien unter dem Mikroskop.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

Mischung
Meaning
a combination of different substances or elements
Example
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.
Der Teig ist eine Mischung aus Mehl, Eiern und Milch.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒnɪtəri/

monitory

warnend
Meaning
Giving a warning or cautionary advice; serving to warn.
Example
His monitory tone made everyone cautious about their next move.
Sein warnender Ton machte alle vorsichtig bezüglich ihres nächsten Schrittes.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

Mikrokosmos
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
Die kleine Stadt ist ein Mikrokosmos der gesamten Nation.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

Milchtopf
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
Sie goss frische Milch aus dem Milchtopf in ihr Glas.
C2 noun /mjuːˈlætoʊ/

mulatto

Person gemischter Rasse (veralteter und anstößiger Begriff)
Meaning
an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry
Example
The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive.
Das Wort 'Mulatte' wird jetzt als veraltet und anstößig angesehen.
B1 noun /məˈkænɪk/

mechanic

Mechaniker
Meaning
a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles
Example
The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour.
Der Mechaniker hat den Motor in weniger als einer Stunde repariert.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

Mythologie
Meaning
A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.
Example
Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.
Die griechische Mythologie ist voller Geschichten von Göttern und Helden.
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.
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

maximieren
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, seine Gewinne in diesem Jahr zu maximieren.
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

sanft und angenehm; entspannt und sanft
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
Das sanfte Abendlicht schuf eine friedliche Atmosphäre.
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.
C2 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

verstümmeln
Meaning
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
Example
The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.
Das alte Manuskript wurde durch unsachgemäßen Umgang verstümmelt.
C1 adjective /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

meticulous

Äußerst sorgfältig und genau in der Aufmerksamkeit auf Details
Meaning
Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail
Example
A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.
Ein sorgfältiger Forscher überprüft jedes Detail, bevor er es veröffentlicht.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

monochrom
Meaning
A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.
Example
The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.
Der alte Film wurde vollständig in Monochrom aufgenommen.
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

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

methodology

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

Martin

Mauersegler
Meaning
small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing
Example
The martin built its nest under the bridge.
Der Mauersegler baute sein Nest unter der Brücke.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

Mutterland; Heimatland
Meaning
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
Example
He always spoke fondly of his motherland.
Er sprach immer liebevoll von seiner Heimat.
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 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

Meerjungfrau
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
Das kleine Mädchen liebte Geschichten über Meerjungfrauen, die unter dem Meer lebten.
C2 noun মাসকুলোস্কেলেটাল কন্ডিশন

musculoskeletal condition

muskel-skelettale Störung
Meaning
A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.
Example
De Quervain's Syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition.
Das De-Quervain-Syndrom ist eine häufige muskuloskelettale Erkrankung.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

Misogamie
Meaning
Hatred or dislike of marriage.
Example
His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.
Seine Misogamie verhinderte, dass er sich jemals mit einem Partner niederließ.
C2 verb /ˈmɒlikɒdl/

mollycoddle

verhätscheln
Meaning
To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.
Example
Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much.
Eltern sollten vermeiden, ihre Kinder zu sehr zu verwöhnen.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

manuell
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
Dies ist ein manueller Prozess, der sorgfältige Aufmerksamkeit erfordert.
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.
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.
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.
A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

Filme
Meaning
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.
Example
Watching movies helps in language learning.
Filme schauen hilft beim Sprachenlernen.
C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

Bestatter
Meaning
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals
Example
The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.
Der Bestatter bereitete den Körper für den Begräbnisdienst vor.
B1 noun /məˈtɪəriəl/

Material

Material; Stoff; Substanz
Meaning
The matter from which a thing is or can be made; fabric or cloth
Example
The building was constructed using the finest materials available.
Das Gebäude wurde mit den besten verfügbaren Materialien gebaut.
C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

Sammlung wilder Tiere
Meaning
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
Example
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
Der Zirkus hatte eine Sammlung exotischer Tiere.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

migrant

Migrant
Meaning
A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.
Example
Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.
Viele Migranten reisen weite Strecken, um Arbeit zu finden.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

Make-up
Meaning
cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance
Example
She applied makeup before the party.
Sie trug Make-up vor der Party auf.
A2 noun /ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ/

Mango

mango
Meaning
a tropical fruit with yellow-orange skin and sweet juicy flesh
Example
The mango is known as the king of fruits.
Die Mango ist als die Königin der Früchte bekannt.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniə/

Mania

Manie; extreme Begeisterung
Meaning
Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement; extreme enthusiasm
Example
She had a mania for collecting vintage postcards from around the world.
Sie hatte eine Manie, alte Postkarten aus der ganzen Welt zu sammeln.
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 noun ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən

memorization

Memorisierung
Meaning
The process of learning or committing something to memory
Example
Memorization of important information is crucial for exams.
Die Memorierung wichtiger Informationen ist entscheidend für Prüfungen.
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.
A1 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

selbst
Meaning
used for emphasis or to refer to oneself
Example
I will do it myself.
Ich werde es selbst machen.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

machinate

verschwören
Meaning
to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes
Example
The rebels tried to machinate against the king.
Die Rebellen versuchten, gegen den König zu verschwören.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

Missgeschick
Meaning
An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.
Example
By mischance, he missed the last train home.
Durch ein Missgeschick verpasst er den letzten Zug nach Hause.
C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

Mischlingshund
Meaning
A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
Example
The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.
Der streunende Hund war ein freundlicher Mischlingshund.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

monotheism

Monotheismus
Meaning
The belief in the existence of only one God.
Example
Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism.
Islam und Christentum sind Religionen, die auf dem Monotheismus basieren.
B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

Magier
Meaning
A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.
Example
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
Der Magier zog einen Hasen aus seinem Hut.
B1 noun /mʌɡ/

Mug

becher
Meaning
a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer
Example
She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.
Sie trank ihren morgendlichen Kaffee aus einem Keramikbecher.
C1 adjective ˌmæk.roʊ.iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk

macroeconomic

makroökonomisch
Meaning
Relating to the large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.
Example
Government policies impact macroeconomic stability.
Regierungspolitiken beeinflussen die makroökonomische Stabilität.
A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

musik
Meaning
vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm
Example
She loves listening to classical music.
Sie liebt es, klassische Musik zu hören.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

missile

Rakete
Meaning
a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target
Example
The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.
Die Armee startete eine Rakete in Richtung der feindlichen Basis.
B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

Unfug
Meaning
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm
Example
The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.
Die Kinder waren voller Unfug während der Sommerferien.
C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

Hälfte oder Teil
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
Das Anwesen wurde in zwei Hälften zwischen den Erben aufgeteilt.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌɡi/

muggy

schwül und feucht
Meaning
uncomfortably warm and humid
Example
It was a muggy afternoon in July.
Es war ein schwüler Nachmittag im Juli.