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B2 adjective ˈmɒn.ɪ.tri

monetary

monetär
Meaning
Relating to money or currency.
Example
The monetary implications are significant for investors.
Die monetären Implikationen sind für Investoren signifikant.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

verschmitzt; schelmisch; frech
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
Das verschmitzte Kind versteckte das Lieblingsspielzeug seiner Schwester.
B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

Elend; extreme Armut; Leiden
Meaning
Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress
Example
The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.
Die arme Familie lebte in völliger Misere, nachdem sie ihr Zuhause verloren hatte.
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

Glück
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

Migration
Meaning
the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons
Example
The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.
Die jährliche Migration der Vögel ist ein faszinierendes Naturereignis.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

Bergmann
Meaning
a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources
Example
The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.
Der Bergmann arbeitete viele Jahre in der Kohlenmine.
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 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

männlich
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men
Example
He has a deep, masculine voice.
Er hat eine tiefe, männliche Stimme.
B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

Säugetier
Meaning
A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.
Example
The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.
Der Wal ist das größte Säugetier der Erde.
B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

Moskitonetz
Meaning
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
Example
We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.
Wir verwenden ein Moskitonetz, um uns vor Insektenstichen zu schützen.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

Trauer
Meaning
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
Example
The family is in mourning for their grandmother.
Die Familie befindet sich in Trauer um ihre Großmutter.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

Moralität
Meaning
principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior
Example
The debate focused on the morality of the decision.
Die Debatte konzentrierte sich auf die Moralität der Entscheidung.
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 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

mythisch
Meaning
existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious
Example
Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.
Drachen sind mythische Kreaturen, die in vielen Kulturen erscheinen.
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

gegenseitig
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
Sie haben gegenseitigen Respekt füreinander.
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 /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

Glück
Meaning
relating to machines or the way they work
Example
She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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 /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.
B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

mathematisch
Meaning
relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics
Example
The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.
Die mathematische Gleichung war schwer zu lösen.
B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

Malaria
Meaning
a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating
Example
Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.
Malaria ist eine häufige Krankheit in tropischen Regionen.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

aufmerksam; bewusst
Meaning
being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment
Example
She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.
Sie ist immer aufmerksam auf ihre Umgebung und achtet auf Details.
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.
B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

Marktwirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.
Example
A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.
Eine Marktwirtschaft ermöglicht es Unternehmen, frei zu konkurrieren.
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 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

irreführend
Meaning
giving the wrong idea or impression
Example
The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.
Die Werbung war irreführend und gab falsche Informationen.
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.
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 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

Motiv; Grund; Antrieb
Meaning
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
Example
The police are investigating the motive for the crime.
Die Polizei untersucht das Motiv für das Verbrechen.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

mittelalt
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
Der mittelalte Mann begann eine neue Karriere.
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.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

Hersteller
Meaning
A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.
Example
The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.
Der Hersteller produziert Autos für den globalen Markt.
B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

Meilenstein
Meaning
An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.
Example
This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.
Diese Entdeckung ist ein Meilenstein in der Biotechnologie.
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 /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

Feuchtigkeit
Meaning
water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface
Example
The skin cream helps retain moisture.
Die Hautcreme hilft, Feuchtigkeit zu speichern.
B2 verb /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

missbrauch
Meaning
To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.
Example
Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.
Die missbräuchliche Verwendung von sozialen Medienprofilen kann Beziehungen schädigen.
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 /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Mäßigung
Meaning
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
Example
He drinks wine in moderation.
Er trinkt Wein in Maßen.
B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

unglück
Meaning
Bad luck or an unfortunate event.
Example
He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.
Er erlitt das Unglück, während der Rezession seinen Job zu verlieren.
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 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

unvergesslich
Meaning
Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.
Example
Memorable events inspire generations.
Unvergessliche Ereignisse inspirieren Generationen.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

Miniaturversion
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
Der Künstler schuf ein Miniaturmodell des Schlosses.
B2 verb /mɒk/

mock

verspotten
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.
Example
The students mocked his accent during class.
Die Schüler machten sich über seinen Akzent lustig.
B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

Bote
Meaning
a person who carries messages or communications between parties
Example
The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.
Der Bote überbrachte dem Kommandanten wichtige Schlachtpläne.
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.
B2 verb /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

staunen
Meaning
To be filled with wonder or astonishment.
Example
People marvel at their surroundings.
Menschen staunen über ihre Umgebung.
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

prächtig
Meaning
extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid
Example
The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.
Der Ausblick vom Berg war wirklich prachtvoll.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

nur
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
Sie versuchte nur zu helfen.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

ministerium
Meaning
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration
Example
The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.
Das Ministerium für Bildung hat neue Richtlinien für Schulen angekündigt.
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.
B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

Modernisierung
Meaning
The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.
Example
Modernization of industries reduces pollution.
Die Modernisierung der Industrien reduziert die Verschmutzung.
B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

Meisterwerk
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
Example
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.
Das Mona Lisa gilt als eines der größten Meisterwerke aller Zeiten.
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.
B2 verb /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

misbehave

sich schlecht benehmen
Meaning
to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way
Example
The children misbehaved during the school assembly.
Die Kinder benahmen sich während der Schulversammlung schlecht.
B2 noun /mɑːrz/

Mars

Mars
Meaning
The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war
Example
Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade.
Wissenschaftler planen in der nächsten Dekade eine bemannte Mission zum Mars.
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.
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

trauern
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
Sie versammelten sich, um den Verlust ihres Freundes zu betrauern.
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 /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

Muslim
Meaning
a follower of Islam
Example
He is a devout Muslim.
Er ist ein gläubiger Muslim.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/

mindfulness

Achtsamkeit
Meaning
The basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing.
Example
Mindfulness practices improve focus and emotional balance.
Achtsamkeitspraktiken verbessern die Konzentration und das emotionale Gleichgewicht.
B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

mitten in; unter
Meaning
in the middle of; among
Example
She stood in the midst of the crowd.
Sie stand mitten in der Menge.
B2 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

Motto
Meaning
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
Example
Her motto in life is 'never give up.'
Ihr Motto im Leben ist 'Gib niemals auf.'
B2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd/

Mustard

Senf
Meaning
A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds
Example
She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor.
Sie fügte Senfsamen zum Curry hinzu, um mehr Geschmack zu verleihen.
B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

Minze; Münzhaus
Meaning
An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured
Example
She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.
Sie fügte frische Minzblätter zum Tee hinzu, um ihm einen erfrischenden Geschmack zu verleihen.
B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

manifestieren
Meaning
To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.
Example
Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.
Symptome des De-Quervain-Syndroms können nach längerer Handynutzung manifest werden.
B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

modernisieren
Meaning
To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.
Example
The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine IT-Infrastruktur zu modernisieren.
B2 noun ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

mobile security

mobile Sicherheit
Meaning
Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.
Example
Strong mobile security protects personal information.
Starke mobile Sicherheit schützt persönliche Informationen.
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 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.
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

Einstellung
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Eine Wachstumsmentalität hilft Menschen, Herausforderungen zu meistern.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

gemessen
Meaning
carefully considered and deliberate
Example
She spoke in a calm, measured tone.
Sie sprach in einem ruhigen, gemessenen Ton.
B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

falsch
Meaning
wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding
Example
I was mistaken about the meeting time.
Ich lag mit der Uhrzeit des Treffens falsch.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

Mörder
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
Der Mörder wurde von der Polizei in wenigen Stunden gefasst.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪti/

mighty

mächtig
Meaning
having great power or strength; very strong or impressive
Example
The mighty river flows through the heart of the country.
Der mächtige Fluss fließt durch das Herz des Landes.
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 /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.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

von Hand; mit körperlicher Anstrengung;
Meaning
by hand; using physical effort rather than machines
Example
The data was entered manually into the system.
Die Daten wurden manuell in das System eingegeben.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

Memo
Meaning
a written message, typically in a business setting
Example
He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.
Er schrieb ein Memo an das Personal über das bevorstehende Meeting.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

Bergbau
Meaning
the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth
Example
Mining in this area has increased in recent years.
Der Bergbau in dieser Region hat in den letzten Jahren zugenommen.
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 noun /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehavior

Fehlverhalten
Meaning
bad or improper behavior
Example
The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.
Der Lehrer bestrafte den Schüler für sein Fehlverhalten.
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.
B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

fusionieren
Meaning
to combine or join together; to blend into one
Example
The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.
Die beiden Unternehmen haben beschlossen, sich zu fusionieren, um ihren Marktanteil zu erhöhen.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

Mais
Meaning
a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn
Example
Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.
Landwirte in der Region bauen Mais als Hauptkultur sowohl für Nahrungsmittel als auch für Tierfutter an.
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.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdərət/

moderate

moderieren
Meaning
to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over
Example
She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.
Sie moderierte die hitzige Debatte zwischen den Kandidaten.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

Wartung
Meaning
The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.
Example
Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.
Regelmaessige Wartung erhoeht die Lebensdauer von Maschinen.
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.
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic

magnetisch
Meaning
having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way
Example
The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.
Das magnetische Feld der Erde schützt uns vor schädlicher Sonnenstrahlung.
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 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marin
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Maritime Ökosysteme sind sehr empfindlich gegenüber menschlicher Aktivität.
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.
B2 noun /mʌŋk/

Monk

Mönch
Meaning
a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows
Example
The monk spent hours in meditation each day.
Der Mönch verbrachte jeden Tag Stunden in der Meditation.
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.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

miserabel
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
Das Team hat im Turnier miserabel gespielt.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

fertigung
Meaning
the process of making products on a large scale using machinery
Example
The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.
Das Land investiert stark in den Fertigungssektor.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

Marker, Markierstift
Meaning
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
Example
He used a red marker to underline the important points.
Er benutzte einen roten Marker, um die wichtigen Punkte zu unterstreichen.
B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

Schaffleisch
Meaning
meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat
Example
The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.
Das Restaurant serviert leckeres Schaffleischcurry mit Reis.
B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

Mentor
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
Sie fungierte als Mentor für die neuen Mitarbeiter.
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.
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

Schlechtes oder inakzeptables Verhalten, besonders von Kindern oder in formellen Situationen
Meaning
Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations
Example
The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.
Der Schüler wurde für sein schlechtes Verhalten im Unterricht bestraft.
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.
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.
B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

Muli
Meaning
the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal
Example
The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.
Der Bauer benutzte einen Muli, um schwere Lasten zu tragen.
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 /meɪz/

Maze

Labyrinth
Meaning
A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation
Example
The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.
Die Kinder gingen im Maislabyrinth auf dem Erntedankfest verloren.
B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

Denkmal
Meaning
A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.
Example
Thousands gather at the National Memorial.
Tausende versammeln sich am Nationaldenkmal.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

Festland
Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
Das australische Festland ist die Heimat der Mehrheit der Bevölkerung Australiens.
B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

mühle
Meaning
a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods
Example
The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.
Die alte Mühle wurde in ein Museum umgewandelt.
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.