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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.
A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

Manager
Meaning
a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
Example
The manager approved the new project plan.
Der Manager hat den neuen Projektplan genehmigt.
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

Mist, organischer Dünger
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
Organischer Mist verbessert die Fruchtbarkeit des Bodens.
B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

Minderheit
Meaning
A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.
Example
The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.
Das Gesetz zielt darauf ab, die Rechte von ethnischen Minderheiten zu schützen.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

chaotischer Kampf
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
Während des Fußballspiels brach ein chaotischer Kampf aus.
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 /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

bedeutend
Meaning
of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences
Example
The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.
Die Unterzeichnung des Friedensvertrags war ein bedeutender Moment für beide Länder.
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.
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

minimieren
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
Es sollten Anstrengungen unternommen werden, um den Plastikverbrauch zu minimieren.
C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

schmutzig und abgenutzt
Meaning
in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange
Example
The stray dog looked mangy and weak.
Der streunende Hund sah schmutzig und schwach aus.
B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

mathematik
Meaning
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
Example
Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.
Mathematik hilft uns, Muster in der Natur und im Universum zu verstehen.
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.
A1 noun /maʊs/

Mouse

Maus
Meaning
a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur
Example
The little mouse hid behind the cabinet.
Die kleine Maus versteckte sich hinter dem Schrank.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

vom Menschen gemacht
Meaning
something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally
Example
This lake is manmade, not natural.
Dieser See ist vom Menschen gemacht, nicht natürlich.
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

modulieren
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
Ein guter Redner weiß, wie man seine Stimme moduliert.
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.
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.
C2 noun /məˈnɒkrəsi/

monocracy

Monokratie
Meaning
A system of government by a single person; autocracy.
Example
The nation suffered under decades of monocracy.
Das Land litt unter Jahrzehnten der Monokratie.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

Missgeschick
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
Er brach sich das Bein während eines Missgeschicks beim Skifahren.
C2 noun /muˈleθi/

Mulethi

Lakritzwurzel
Meaning
licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking
Example
She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat.
Sie bereitete einen Kräutertee mit Mulethi zu, um ihre Halsschmerzen zu lindern.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

sinnlos reden
Meaning
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
Example
He maundered on about his old memories.
Er redete sinnlos über seine alten Erinnerungen.
A2 adjective /maɪˈnuːt/

Minute

extrem klein; winzig; detailliert; präzise
Meaning
extremely small; tiny; detailed; precise
Example
The scientist examined minute details under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte minutiose Details unter dem Mikroskop.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

Seelenwanderung
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
Antike Philosophen diskutierten oft über die Seelenwanderung.
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

Fehlverhalten
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
Der Chirurg wurde nach der gescheiterten Operation wegen Malpraxis verklagt.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

formbar
Meaning
Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.
Example
Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.
Gold ist ein sehr formbares Metall, das in Schmuck verwendet wird.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

Mischung
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
Das Buch ist eine Mischung aus Essays und Gedichten.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

Metapherform
Meaning
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
Example
The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.
Der Dichter führte eine Metaphorm ein, um Bildsprache mit Struktur zu verbinden.
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.
A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

kann sein / Mai Monat
Meaning
Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.
Example
You may leave early if you finish your work.
Du kannst früh gehen, wenn du deine Arbeit beendest.
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.
C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

Kleinigkeiten
Meaning
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Example
The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.
Der Anwalt konzentrierte sich auf die Kleinigkeiten des Vertrags.
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 /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 noun /ˈmɪs.hæp/

Mishap

Unfall; Missgeschick; Pech
Meaning
An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor
Example
The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.
Der Küchenunfall führte zu einem verbrannten Abendessen.
C1 adjective /məˈtɜːrnəl/

Maternal

mütterlich
Meaning
relating to a mother; motherly
Example
She showed maternal care towards the orphan child.
Sie zeigte mütterliche Fürsorge für das verwaiste Kind.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

vielseitig; vielfältig
Meaning
having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied
Example
The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.
Das Unternehmen hat vielfältige geschäftliche Interessen, einschließlich Technologie, Finanzen und Gesundheitswesen.
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.
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.
A2 noun, pronoun, verb /maɪn/

mine

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

muster

sammeln / Mut fassen
Meaning
to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength
Example
He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.
Er sammelte genug Mut, um sich der Herausforderung zu stellen.
A2 noun, verb /ˈmætər/

matter

Frage / Bedeutung
Meaning
A subject or situation under consideration; to be important.
Example
It doesn’t matter what others think.
Es ist nicht wichtig, was andere denken.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌmer.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Meritorious

verdienstvoll
Meaning
deserving reward or praise; commendable; worthy of recognition
Example
His meritorious service to the community was recognized.
Sein verdienstvolles Engagement in der Gemeinschaft wurde anerkannt.
C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

Moralist
Meaning
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
Example
The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.
Der Autor war als strenger Moralist in seinen Schriften bekannt.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

metrisch
Meaning
Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.
Example
The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.
Der Dichter folgte sorgfältig den metrischen Regeln in seinen Versen.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

ein Silbenwort
Meaning
A word consisting of only one syllable.
Example
Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.
Wörter wie 'ja' und 'nein' sind Ein-Silben-Wörter.
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɒnɪtər/

monitor

Monitor, überwachen
Meaning
to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information
Example
The teacher monitors the students during the exam.
Der Lehrer überwacht die Schüler während der Prüfung.
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.
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 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.
B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

Messung
Meaning
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
Example
The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.
Der Schneider nahm meine Taillenmessung, bevor er den Anzug nähte.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

mettlesome

mutig
Meaning
Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.
Example
The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge.
Der mutige junge Reiter wich keiner Herausforderung aus.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

Glück
Meaning
a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines
Example
The floor of the palace was made of white marble.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

gerichtsbüro
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
Er war stolz darauf, mehr als ein Jahrzehnt im örtlichen Gerichtsbüro zu dienen.
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 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.
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.
B1 noun /miːnz/

Means

Mittel; Ressourcen; Weg;
Meaning
An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources
Example
They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation.
Sie haben nicht die Mittel, sich einen so teuren Urlaub zu leisten.
C2 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

Mischung
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
Das Festival bot eine Mischung aus Musik, Essen und Kunst.
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.
A1 noun /mɑːm/

mom

Mutter
Meaning
an informal word for mother
Example
My mom makes the best homemade food.
Meine Mutter macht das beste hausgemachte Essen.
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 /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

marginal; minimal; gering
Meaning
relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight
Example
The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.
Die marginale Verbesserung der Verkaufszahlen war kaum spürbar.
A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

Glück
Meaning
the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon
Example
I like to go for a run in the morning.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fəl/

Meaningful

bedeutungsvoll; absichtlich;
Meaning
having significance; purposeful; important
Example
She found meaningful work helping others.
Sie fand bedeutungsvolle Arbeit, indem sie anderen half.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

Wahnsinn; Irresein;
Meaning
the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior
Example
It would be madness to drive in this storm.
Es wäre Wahnsinn, bei diesem Sturm zu fahren.
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

festmachen / unbebautes land
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
Die matrosen haben das schiff am dock vertäut.
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 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

Mediation
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
Die Mediation half, den Konflikt zwischen den beiden Teams zu lösen.
B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

Mineral
Meaning
a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition
Example
Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.
Kalzium ist ein wichtiges Mineral für starke Knochen.
C1 noun /ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm/

militarism

Militarismus
Meaning
The belief in maintaining a strong military and using it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
Example
The rise of militarism in the region caused tension among neighboring countries.
Der Aufstieg des Militarismus in der Region verursachte Spannungen zwischen den Nachbarländern.
C2 noun /ˈmædrɪɡəl/

madrigal

Madrigal
Meaning
A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful madrigal from the 16th century.
Der Chor führte ein schönes Madrigal aus dem sechzehnten Jahrhundert auf.
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 /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

rätsel; unerklärliche Sache
Meaning
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
Example
The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.
Das Verschwinden des Flugzeugs bleibt ein Geheimnis.
C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

Meliorsimus
Meaning
The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.
Example
Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.
Ihre Philosophie des Meliorsimus hielt sie auch in schwierigen Zeiten hoffnungsvoll.
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 /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/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 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

materialisieren
Meaning
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
Example
The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.
Die Gelegenheit, auf die er gewartet hatte, hat sich endlich materialisiert.
B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

Schlamm
Meaning
soft, wet earth or soil
Example
The children were playing in the mud after the rain.
Die Kinder spielten im Schlamm nach dem Regen.
C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

Maulwurf
Meaning
a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur
Example
The mole dug tunnels under the garden.
Der Maulwurf grub Tunnel unter dem Garten.
C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

Nahrung verarbeiten und für Wachstum nutzen
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
Die Leber hilft, Toxine zu metabolisieren.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

Experte
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
Er ist ein Tech-Experte, der immer die neuesten Trends kennt.
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.
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.
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 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

immatrikulieren
Meaning
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
Example
She matriculated at Oxford University last year.
Sie hat sich letztes Jahr an der Universität Oxford eingeschrieben.
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.
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.
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 /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

meteorology

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

musty

muffig, modrig oder mit feuchtem Geruch
Meaning
having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
Example
The old books had a musty odor.
Die alten Bücher hatten einen muffigen Geruch.
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 adjective /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

martial

militärisch
Meaning
Related to war, soldiers, or military life.
Example
The country imposed martial law during the crisis.
Das Land verhängte während der Krise das Kriegsrecht.
C1 noun /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

Meritokratie
Meaning
A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
Example
In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.
In einer echten Meritokratie steigen die fähigsten Menschen in Führungspositionen auf.
C2 adjective /ˌmɒnəkrəˈmætɪk/

monochromatic

monochromatisch
Meaning
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
Example
The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue.
Der Kuenstler schuf ein auffaelliges monochromatisches Gemaelde in Blautoenen.
C2 noun /məˈrɔː.dər/

marauder

Plünderer
Meaning
a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack
Example
Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes.
Die Dorfbewohner fürchteten die Plünderer, die ihre Häuser überfielen.
C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

Sitten
Meaning
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community
Example
Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.
Soziale Sitten bestimmen oft, wie sich Menschen in der Öffentlichkeit verhalten.
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.
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 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 noun /ˈmiːdieɪtər/

Mediator

Vermittler
Meaning
A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree
Example
The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes.
Die Vereinten Nationen fungieren häufig als Mediator in internationalen Konflikten.
B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

stumm; unfähig zu sprechen; ohne Ton
Meaning
silent; unable to speak; without sound
Example
He remained mute during the entire meeting.
Er blieb während des gesamten Treffens stumm.
B1 verb /mɛlt/

melt

schmelzen
Meaning
to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually
Example
The ice melted in the sun.
Das Eis schmolz in der Sonne.
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.
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 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

metaphorisch
Meaning
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Example
He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.
Er benutzte metaphorische Sprache, um seine Emotionen zu beschreiben.
A2 noun /mɑːrk/

Mark

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