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A2 noun /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

Motorrad
Meaning
a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.
Er fährt jeden Morgen mit dem Motorrad zur Arbeit.
A2 verb /ˈmæri/

marry

heiraten
Meaning
to become husband and wife; to perform a wedding ceremony
Example
They plan to marry next summer.
Sie planen, nächsten Sommer zu heiraten.
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.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

Missverständnis
Meaning
a mistaken belief or misunderstanding
Example
There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.
Es gibt ein häufiges Missverständnis über die Ursachen der Krankheit.
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.
A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

Ja
Meaning
A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.
Example
‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’
‘Verstehst du?’ ‘Ja.’
C1 verb /ˈmɪŋɡl/

mingle

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

mince

fein hacken
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
Sie hackte den Knoblauch für das Rezept.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

Makrokosmos
Meaning
The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.
Example
The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.
Der Makrokosmos des Universums spiegelt den Mikrokosmos des menschlichen Lebens wider.
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.
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.
C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

Böswilligkeit
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
Seine Böswilligkeit war klar in der grausamen Art und Weise, wie er seine Rivalen behandelte.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/

mercurial

unbeständig
Meaning
subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
Example
She is known for her mercurial temperament.
Sie ist bekannt für ihr unbeständiges Temperament.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

magisch
Meaning
having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
Example
The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.
Der Sonnenuntergang über den Bergen war ein magischer Anblick.
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 /mjuːˈzɪʃən/

musician

Musiker
Meaning
a person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented
Example
He is a talented musician.
Er ist ein talentierter Musiker.
C1 noun məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk ˈlaɪfstaɪl

materialistic lifestyle

materialistische Lebensweise
Meaning
A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.
Example
A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline.
Ein materialistischer Lebensstil führt oft zu moralischem Verfall.
C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

Minderungsstrategien
Meaning
Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.
Example
Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.
Regierungen müssen Mitigationsstrategien für den Klimawandel ergreifen.
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.
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.
B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

Manipulation
Meaning
The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.
Example
Media manipulation influences public opinion.
Medienmanipulation beeinflusst die öffentliche Meinung.
C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

Männlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.
Example
His manliness was admired by his peers.
Seine Männlichkeit wurde von seinen Kollegen bewundert.
C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

verdient
Meaning
Deserved or earned something.
Example
Her dedication merited recognition from the community.
Ihr Engagement hat die Anerkennung der Gemeinschaft verdient.
B1 adjective /ˈmen.təl/

Mental

psychisch
Meaning
relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological
Example
She has strong mental health and resilience.
Sie hat eine starke psychische Gesundheit und Resilienz.
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 verb /maɪˈɡreɪt/

migrate

migrieren
Meaning
To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.
Example
Birds migrate south during the winter.
Vögel migrieren im Winter nach Süden.
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.
A2 verb /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

missing

verschwunden
Meaning
Being without or lacking; failing to be present or included.
Example
Many youths are missing economic opportunities.
Viele Jugendliche verpassen wirtschaftliche Chancen.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

Nachricht
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
Er schickte eine lange Nachricht an den Gouverneur.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ɑːk/

Monarch

Monarch
Meaning
a sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen
Example
The monarch addressed the nation on television.
Der Monarch sprach die Nation im Fernsehen an.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

Motherhood

Mutterschaft
Meaning
the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother
Example
She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.
Sie nahm die Freuden und Herausforderungen der Mutterschaft an.
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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ˈmeməraɪz/

memorize

auswendig lernen
Meaning
to learn something by heart; to commit to memory
Example
Students need to memorize important formulas for the exam.
Studenten müssen wichtige Formeln für die Prüfung auswendig lernen.
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 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/noun /ˈmaɪ.nər/

minor

geringfügig / minderjährig
Meaning
less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age
Example
Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.
Zum Glück hat der Unfall nur geringe Verletzungen verursacht.
A1 noun /ˈmʌðər/

mother

Mutter
Meaning
a female parent
Example
Her mother is a kind and caring person.
Ihre Mutter ist eine freundliche und fürsorgliche Person.
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.
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 /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.
A2 adjective /ˈmʌnθli/

monthly

monatlich
Meaning
happening, done, or published once a month
Example
Employees receive their salary on a monthly basis.
Mitarbeiter erhalten ihr Gehalt monatlich.
B1 noun /ˈmiːtər/

meter

Meter
Meaning
A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.
Example
The technician came to check the electricity meter.
Der Techniker kam, um den Stromzähler zu überprüfen.
C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

murmeln
Meaning
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
Example
She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.
Sie murmelte ein Gebet, bevor sie schlafen ging.
A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

milch
Meaning
a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food
Example
Children need to drink milk for strong bones.
Kinder müssen Milch trinken, um starke Knochen zu haben.
A2 adjective /mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs/

mysterious

mysteriös, rätselhaft
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
Example
The deep sea remains one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
Das tiefe Meer bleibt einer der mysteriösesten Orte auf der Erde.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

memorialisieren
Meaning
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
Example
The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.
Die Stadt entschloss sich, den Helden mit einer Statue auf dem zentralen Platz zu ehren.
C2 noun /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

Wahnvorstellungen von Macht, Reichtum oder Allmacht
Meaning
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
Example
The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.
Die Megalomanie des Diktators ließ ihn glauben, dass er unbesiegbar war.
C1 verb /mɔːl/

maul

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

Magenta

magenta Farbe
Meaning
a bright purplish-red color
Example
She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the party.
Sie trug ein wunderschönes magentafarbenes Kleid zur Party.
A2 noun /miːl/

Meal

Mahlzeit
Meaning
food that is prepared and eaten at a specific time
Example
We enjoyed a delicious meal at the restaurant.
Wir haben eine köstliche Mahlzeit im Restaurant genossen.
C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

Medaille
Meaning
a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture
Example
She wore a gold medallion around her neck.
Sie trug ein goldfarbenes Medaillon um ihren Hals.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Matriarchin
Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
Die Matriarchin der Familie traf alle wichtigen Entscheidungen.
A2 verb /mɪks/

mix

mischen
Meaning
To combine different substances or elements together.
Example
She likes to mix different colors to create new shades.
Sie mag es, verschiedene Farben zu mischen, um neue Farbtöne zu kreieren.
C1 noun /məˈleɪz/

malaise

Unwohlsein
Meaning
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify
Example
After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.
Nach der langen Reise fühlte sie sich allgemein unwohl.
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.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

mislay

vorübergehend verlieren
Meaning
to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place
Example
I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house.
Ich muss meine Schlüssel irgendwo im Haus verloren haben.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
C1 noun /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/

Marigold

Ringelblume
Meaning
a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies
Example
The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations.
Die lebhaften Ringelblumen brachten Farbe in die Festdekorationen.
C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

Kleinigkeiten
Meaning
a small or trivial detail of something
Example
He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.
Er war gelangweilt von den Kleinigkeiten der Büroarbeit.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

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

moodiness

Stimmungsschwankungen
Meaning
The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.
Example
Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.
Ihre Stimmungsschwankungen machten es schwer vorherzusagen, wie sie reagieren würde.
C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

Mahnung
Meaning
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
Example
The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.
Der Priester gab eine Mahnung gegen Unehrlichkeit.
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.
C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

Eselsbrücken, Gedächtnishilfen
Meaning
A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations
Example
Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.
Mnemotechniken helfen dabei, komplexe Konzepte leicht zu merken.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

Melancholie; nachdenkliche oder sanfte Traurigkeit
Meaning
A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness
Example
A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.
Eine tiefe Melancholie überkam ihn, nachdem er die alten Briefe gelesen hatte.
C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

zerdrücken
Meaning
to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating
Example
She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.
sie hat die Kartoffeln vor dem Servieren des Abendessens zerdrückt.
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.
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

Metropole
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
New York ist eine geschäftige Metropole mit Millionen von Einwohnern.
C1 noun /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

Maneirismus
Meaning
A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy
Example
His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.
Sein ständiges Räuspern war zu einer lästigen Manier geworden.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

sterbenskrank; im Verfall oder Sterben
Meaning
near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
Example
The moribund patient was in critical condition.
Der moribunde Patient war in kritischem Zustand.
C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

mittelmäßig
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
Der Film war unterhaltsam, aber insgesamt mittelmäßig.
C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

geschmolzen
Meaning
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
Example
The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.
Der Schmied goss geschmolzenes Metall in die Form.
A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

Glück
Meaning
A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.
Example
He saved enough money to buy a new car.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /mɪr/

mere

bloß
Meaning
Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.
Example
It was a mere suggestion, not a command.
Es war nur ein bloßer Vorschlag, kein Befehl.
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.
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.
C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

Manöver / Fertigkeit
Meaning
a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully
Example
The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.
Der Pilot manövrierte das Flugzeug durch den Sturm.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

geizig; knausrig
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
Er ist zu geizig, um Geld für etwas anderes als das Notwendigste auszugeben.
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 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.
C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

Umfeld
Meaning
A person's social environment or surroundings.
Example
She grew up in an artistic milieu.
Sie wuchs in einem künstlerischen Umfeld auf.
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.
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.
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

Kennzahlen
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
Kennzahlen sind entscheidend für die Leistungsbewertung.
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 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mɔːr/

more

mehr
Meaning
A greater or additional amount or degree.
Example
She wanted more time to finish the project.
Sie wollte mehr Zeit, um das Projekt zu beenden.
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.
C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

Falschheit
Meaning
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Example
The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.
Der Journalist deckte die Falschheit der Beamten auf.