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C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

Monomanie
Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
Seine Monomanie für das Sammeln von Briefmarken beunruhigte seine Familie.
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 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

hirse
Meaning
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
Example
Millet is often used as food in rural areas.
Hirse wird oft als Nahrung in ländlichen Gebieten verwendet.
B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

Freund, Partner
Meaning
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
Example
He went fishing with his old school mate.
Er ging mit seinem alten Schulfreund angeln.
B2 adjective /ˈmʌd.i/

muddy

matschig
Meaning
covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused
Example
The children came back with muddy shoes after playing outside.
Die Kinder kamen mit matschigen Schuhen zurück, nachdem sie draußen gespielt hatten.
C2 noun /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/

mugwump

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

Monastery

Kloster; Ashram
Meaning
a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship
Example
The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.
Das alte Kloster wurde auf einem Hügelgipfel gebaut.
C1 noun /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

Stimmenkontrolle
Meaning
The process of varying or controlling something.
Example
Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.
Die richtige Modulation der Stimme verbessert die Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

Mesa
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
Die Wanderer hielten an, um die Mesa zu bewundern, die über dem Wüstengeschirr aufstieg.
C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

demütig; sanft
Meaning
in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest
Example
He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.
Er nahm die Kritik demütig an, ohne zu streiten.
A2 adjective /ˈmoʊbaɪl/

mobile

mobil
Meaning
Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices.
Example
She prefers a mobile lifestyle that allows her to travel frequently.
Sie bevorzugt einen mobilen Lebensstil, der es ihr ermöglicht, häufig zu reisen.
A2 adjective /maɪld/

mild

mild
Meaning
not severe or strong; gentle in nature
Example
The patient had only mild symptoms.
Der Patient hatte nur milde Symptome.
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.
A2 verb /ˈmenʃən/

mention

erwähnen
Meaning
to refer to something briefly; to speak about or name
Example
She forgot to mention the meeting time.
Sie hat vergessen, die Uhrzeit des Treffens zu erwähnen.
A1 noun /ˈmuːvi/

movie

Glück
Meaning
A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.
Example
We watched a movie together last night.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

moralisch urteilen
Meaning
To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.
Example
He tends to moralize about other people's choices.
Er neigt dazu, über die Entscheidungen anderer zu moralischen Kommentaren zu machen.
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 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

Herrenhaus
Meaning
A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.
Example
The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.
Das alte Herrenhaus stand stolz auf dem Hügel für Jahrhunderte.
B1 noun /ˈmɪd.naɪt/

Midnight

Mitternacht; die Mitte der Nacht
Meaning
Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night
Example
The clock struck midnight and the new day began.
Die Uhr schlug Mitternacht und der neue Tag begann.
A2 noun /ˈmɛnjuː/

menu

menü
Meaning
A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant or offered at a meal.
Example
The restaurant updated its menu with new dishes.
Das Restaurant hat sein Menü mit neuen Gerichten aktualisiert.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

übermäßig sentimental
Meaning
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
Example
The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.
Der Film wurde für seine übermäßige Sentimentalität kritisiert.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmɪlk.mæn/

Milkman

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

Malati

malati
Meaning
a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
Example
The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.
Die Malati-Rebe bedeckte die Gartenmauer mit süß riechenden Blumen.
B2 verb /maʊnt/

mount

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

Mynah

Mynah
Meaning
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
Example
The mynah bird repeated every word I said.
Der Mynah-Vogel wiederholte jedes Wort, das ich sagte.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

Multiplikator
Meaning
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
Example
In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.
In der Wirtschaft können staatliche Ausgaben ein Multiplikator für Wachstum sein.
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 /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.
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.
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 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 /mɑːr/

mar

verderben
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something
Example
The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.
Der Kratzer wird die Schönheit des Gemäldes verderben.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmæɡnət/

magnet

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

mechanism

Mechanismus
Meaning
A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.
Example
The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.
Der Mechanismus der Uhr hörte nach Jahren der Nutzung auf zu funktionieren.
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

Handlanger
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
Der Diktator war von treuen Handlangern umgeben, die seine Befehle ausführten.
C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

Senföl
Meaning
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
Example
We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.
Wir verwenden Senföl zum Kochen von Gemüse in unserer Küche.
B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

massieren
Meaning
to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information
Example
The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.
Der Therapeut wird deinen Rücken massieren, um die Muskelverspannung zu reduzieren.
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.
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.
B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

Mücke
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Example
The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.
Die Mücke hat mich gestern Abend am Arm gestochen.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /meɪn/

main

haupt
Meaning
most important; chief in size, extent, or importance
Example
The main reason for his success is hard work.
Der Hauptgrund für seinen Erfolg ist harte Arbeit.
B1 adverb /ˈmeɪn.li/

Mainly

hauptsächlich; überwiegend
Meaning
for the most part; chiefly; primarily
Example
The conference was mainly about environmental protection and climate change.
Die Konferenz war hauptsächlich über Umweltschutz und Klimawandel.
C1 adjective, verb /muːt/

moot

irrelevant / umstritten
Meaning
Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.
Example
The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.
Das Thema der Finanzierung wurde nach der Absage des Projekts zu einem irrelevanten Punkt.
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

Malapropismus
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
Er ist berühmt für seinen Malapropismus, wenn er in der Öffentlichkeit spricht.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

Misstrauen
Meaning
Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something
Example
There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.
Es gab tiefes Misstrauen zwischen den beiden politischen Parteien.
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 /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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

bedrohlich
Meaning
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Example
The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.
Der Verbrecher warf dem Zeugen einen bedrohlichen Blick zu.
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.
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

komplexe Situation
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
Das Projekt ist in einem bürokratischen Morast stecken geblieben.
C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

Pantomime; Pantomimenkünstler
Meaning
A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements
Example
The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.
Der Straßenpantomime unterhielt die Menge mit seiner unsichtbaren Box-Routine.
A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

Museum
Meaning
a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited
Example
We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.
Wir besuchten das Kunstmuseum, um die neue Ausstellung zu sehen.
B1 noun /ˈmɪnɪstər/

minister

Minister
Meaning
a head of a government department; a person who leads a church
Example
The finance minister announced new tax policies.
Der Finanzminister kündigte neue Steuerpolitiken an.
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

Mausoleum
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
Der König wurde in einem prächtigen Mausoleum beerdigt.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmædʒɪk/

magic

Magie
Meaning
the use of mysterious or supernatural powers to influence events
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his magic.
Der Magier verblüffte die Menge mit seiner Magie.
A2 noun /mæθ/

math

Mathematik
Meaning
The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, also called mathematics.
Example
She is very good at math.
Sie ist sehr gut in Mathematik.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

Monographie
Meaning
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.
Example
The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.
Der Professor veröffentlichte eine Monographie über antike Keramik.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmæstər/

Master

Meister; Experte;
Meaning
A skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity; a teacher or expert
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a master of both painting and sculpture.
Leonardo da Vinci war ein Meister der Malerei und der Bildhauerei.
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.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

die meisten
Meaning
the greatest in amount, degree, or number
Example
Most people like to relax on weekends.
Die meisten Menschen entspannen sich am Wochenende.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.mənt/

Moment

Moment
Meaning
a very brief period of time; an exact point in time
Example
Please wait a moment while I check your order.
Bitte warten Sie einen Moment, während ich Ihre Bestellung überprüfe.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtər/

motor

Motor
Meaning
a machine that produces motion or power to make something work
Example
The car’s motor stopped suddenly.
Der Motor des Autos stoppte plötzlich.
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 adjective /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

misanthropic

misanthropisch
Meaning
having or showing a dislike of humankind
Example
His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.
Seine misanthropische Haltung machte es ihm schwer, Freunde zu finden.
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 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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmænər/

manner

weise / art
Meaning
a way in which something is done or happens
Example
He spoke in a polite manner.
Er sprach in einer höflichen Art.
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.
A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

mein
Meaning
used to indicate possession or ownership
Example
This is my book.
Das ist mein Buch.
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.
B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Maschinerie
Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
Die Fabrik investierte in neue Maschinen, um die Produktion zu steigern.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

Chaos
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
Die Proteste verwandelten sich in Chaos, als die Menge mit der Polizei zusammenstieß.
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.
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 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

bettler
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
Der Bettler bat um Essen am Tor des Klosters.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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 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 /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

vielseitig
Meaning
having multiple uses or functions; versatile
Example
This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.
Dieses vielseitige Werkzeug kann als Messer, Schraubendreher und Flaschenöffner verwendet werden.
C1 noun /meɪn/

mane

Mähne
Meaning
the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal
Example
The lion shook its thick mane proudly.
Der Löwe schüttelte stolz seine dicke Mähne.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

Strudel
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
Das Schiff war in einem Strudel von Wellen und Wind gefangen.
B1 noun /mɑːsks/

masks

Maske
Meaning
Coverings for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, for protection, or for medical reasons.
Example
Masks can protect against polluted air.
Masken können vor verschmutzter Luft schützen.
C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

Wiese
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
Die Kühe grasten friedlich auf der grünen Wiese.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

mountebank

Schwindler
Meaning
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
Example
The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises.
Die Menge wurde von den falschen Versprechungen des Schwindlers getäuscht.
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.
A2 adjective ˈmed.ɪ.kəl

medical

medizinisch
Meaning
Relating to the practice of medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries.
Example
Medical education has improved significantly.
Medizinische Ausbildung hat sich erheblich verbessert.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmæɡəziːn/

magazine

Zeitschrift
Meaning
A periodical publication containing articles, photographs, and advertisements.
Example
She bought a fashion magazine at the store.
Sie kaufte ein Modezeitschrift im Geschäft.
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 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.
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 /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 /ˈmʌf.lər/

Muffler

Schal
Meaning
a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth
Example
She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.
Sie wickelte sich einen warmen Schal um ihren Hals, bevor sie nach draußen ging.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

Glück
Meaning
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
Example
Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A1 pronoun /miː/

me

mich
Meaning
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves as the object of a verb or preposition.
Example
She gave me a beautiful gift.
Sie gab mir ein schönes Geschenk.
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.