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B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/

Multiple

mehrere; vielfach; verschieden
Meaning
having many parts, elements, or members; numerous
Example
She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
Sie erlitt mehrere Verletzungen bei dem Unfall.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

Meaning

Bedeutung; Zweck
Meaning
What is meant by a word, text, or concept; significance or purpose
Example
The teacher explained the meaning of the difficult word to the students.
Der Lehrer erklärte den Schülern die Bedeutung des schwierigen Wortes.
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 /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.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

bösartig
Meaning
dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue
Example
Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.
Ärzte bestätigten, dass der Tumor bösartig war.
C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

Gemeinheit; Geiz
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
Seine Gemeinheit gegenüber den armen Kindern schockierte alle Nachbarn.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

bissig, scharf oder sarkastisch
Meaning
Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.
Example
Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.
Ihr scharfer Humor ließ ihre Freunde oft sprachlos zurück.
C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

Sammlung wilder Tiere
Meaning
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
Example
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
Der Zirkus hatte eine Sammlung exotischer Tiere.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

Monokultur
Meaning
The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.
Example
Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.
Monokultur kann zu Bodenerosion und einer erhöhten Anfälligkeit für Schädlinge führen.
C2 noun /ˈmɪstəs/

Mengra / Mystus

Bagridenwels
Meaning
a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish
Example
The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia.
Der Mystus-Fisch kommt häufig in Flüssen und Bächen Südasiens vor.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

durch die Blume reden
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
Der Politiker gab eine ausweichende Antwort auf die schwierige Frage.
C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

Fluch
Meaning
A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
Example
The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.
Die Hexe sprach einen schrecklichen Fluch über ihre Feinde.
C1 adjective /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic

mönchisch
Meaning
Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.
Example
He chose to live a monastic life away from the city.
Er wählte ein monastisches Leben, weit weg von der Stadt.
C1 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 /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.
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.
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 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

minimum
Meaning
The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.
Example
This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.
In diesem Jahr gab es eine minimale Arbeitslosenquote.
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 /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.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

missverstehen
Meaning
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
Example
She misconstrued his silence as anger.
Sie missverstand sein Schweigen als Wut.
B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

Mittag
Meaning
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon
Example
The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.
Die Sonne ist am hellsten zur Mittagszeit, wenn sie direkt über uns steht.
C1 noun /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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkər/

maker

Schöpfer
Meaning
a person or thing that makes or produces something
Example
He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood.
Er ist ein berühmter Filmproduzent in Hollywood.
A2 noun /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

meeting

Besprechung
Meaning
A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.
Example
The board had a meeting to finalize the budget.
Der Vorstand hatte eine Besprechung, um das Budget abzuschließen.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize

marginalisieren, an den Rand drängen
Meaning
To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.
Example
The policy marginalized minority communities.
Die Politik marginalisierte Minderheitengemeinschaften.
C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

über das Denken nachdenken
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.
Metakognition verbessert die Problemlösungsfähigkeiten.
C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

monopolisieren
Meaning
Control exclusively, dominate market.
Example
The company tried to monopolize the market.
Das Unternehmen versuchte, den Markt zu monopolisieren.
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

Medien
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
Die Nachrichten wurden in allen Formen der Medien weit verbreitet berichtet.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

Monokel
Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
Der alte Herr trug bei formellen Anlässen ein Monokel.
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.
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.
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

Fehlverhalten eines Beamten
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
Der Bürgermeister wurde wegen Fehlverhaltens im Amt angeklagt.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

mincing

betont
Meaning
affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement
Example
He walked with mincing steps across the stage.
Er ging mit betonten Schritten über die Bühne.
A2 adjective /ˈmærid/

Married

verheiratet
Meaning
having a husband or wife
Example
She is married to a doctor.
Sie ist mit einem Arzt verheiratet.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈruːl/

misrule

Fehlregierung
Meaning
bad or poor governance
Example
The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule.
Das Königreich litt jahrzehntelang unter der Fehlregierung.
B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

Wunder
Meaning
An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws
Example
The patient's recovery was called a miracle by the doctors.
Die Genesung des Patienten wurde von den Ärzten als Wunder bezeichnet.
C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

Misogynie
Meaning
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Example
The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.
Der Roman wurde dafür kritisiert, die Misogynie zu fördern.
A2 noun /maʊθ/

Mouth

Mund
Meaning
the opening in the face used for eating, drinking, speaking, and breathing
Example
Please open your mouth wide for the dentist to examine.
Bitte öffnen Sie Ihren Mund weit, damit der Zahnarzt untersuchen kann.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

misogyn
Meaning
A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
Example
Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.
Viele verurteilten seine Rede als die Worte eines Misogynen.
A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

hauptsächlich; meist; gewöhnlich
Meaning
mainly; for the most part; usually
Example
The students are mostly from local schools.
Die Studenten kommen hauptsächlich aus lokalen Schulen.
A1 title /ˈmɪstər/

mr

Herr
Meaning
a title used before a man's name
Example
Mr. Rahman is our new teacher.
Herr Rahman ist unser neuer Lehrer.
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 /mɔːs/

Moss

Moos
Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
Das grüne Moos bedeckte die alte Steinmauer.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

eine wichtige Aufgabe oder Mission, die einer Person oder einer Gruppe zugewiesen wird; ein spezifisches Ziel oder Zweck
Meaning
An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal
Example
The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.
Die Astronauten haben ihre Mission zur Raumstation abgeschlossen.
C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

auf halbem Weg; in der Mitte
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
Das Projekt ist auf halbem Weg zur Fertigstellung.
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.
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 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

Modul
Meaning
a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole
Example
The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.
Das Modul zum maschinellen Lernen war schwierig, aber informativ.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

mainstream

Mainstream
Meaning
the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion
Example
Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.
Soziale Medien sind für viele Menschen zur Mainstream-Nachrichtenquelle geworden.
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 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 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.
B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

elend; unglücklich; leidensverursachend
Meaning
very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering
Example
He felt miserable after losing his job.
Er fühlte sich elend, nachdem er seinen Job verloren hatte.
A1 adverb /ˈmeɪbi/

maybe

vielleicht
Meaning
used to express possibility or uncertainty
Example
Maybe we will go to the park tomorrow.
Vielleicht gehen wir morgen in den Park.
C1 noun /məˈdɜːrnəti/

modernity

Modernität
Meaning
The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.
Example
The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.
Die Architektur der Stadt spiegelt sowohl Tradition als auch Modernität wider.
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlə ˈkɑrplɪt/

Mola carplet

Mola-Karpfen
Meaning
a small freshwater fish of the carp family, commonly found in South Asian rivers and ponds
Example
The mola carplet is a popular small fish used in Bengali cuisine.
Der Mola-Karpfen ist ein beliebter kleiner Fisch, der in der bengalischen Küche verwendet wird.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

Mischung
Meaning
A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.
Example
The band played a medley of popular songs.
Die Band spielte eine Mischung aus populären Liedern.
C1 noun ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

mismanagement

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

military

Militär
Meaning
The armed forces of a country.
Example
The military was called for assistance.
Das Militär wurde zur Hilfe gerufen.
C1 noun /ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

manuscript

manuskript
Meaning
a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication
Example
The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.
Die Autorin hat ihr Manuskript dem Verlag vorgelegt.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

Meerjungfrau
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
Das kleine Mädchen liebte Geschichten über Meerjungfrauen, die unter dem Meer lebten.
A1 verb /muːv/

move

bewegen
Meaning
to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate
Example
They decided to move to a bigger house.
Sie haben beschlossen, in ein größeres Haus zu ziehen.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

vielfältig
Meaning
Having many different forms or appearances.
Example
The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.
Das Festival war eine vielfältige Feier von Kunst, Musik und Kultur.
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.
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɜːrdər/

murder

Mord
Meaning
the unlawful killing of a person; to kill someone unlawfully and intentionally
Example
The detective investigated the murder that shocked the town.
Der Detektiv untersuchte das Mord, das die Stadt erschüttert hat.
A2 noun /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

making

Herstellung
Meaning
the process of producing or constructing something
Example
The making of the movie took over two years.
Die Herstellung des Films dauerte mehr als zwei Jahre.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːl.tə/

Malta

Blutorange
Meaning
a sweet citrus fruit similar to orange, also known as blood orange or sweet orange
Example
Malta is a popular citrus fruit in Bangladesh known for its sweet taste and high vitamin C content.
Malta ist eine beliebte Zitrusfrucht in Bangladesch, bekannt für ihren süßen Geschmack und hohen Vitamin-C-Gehalt.
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 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

vielseitig
Meaning
Having many different aspects or features
Example
The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.
Der vielseitige Ansatz des Problems führte zu innovativen Lösungen.
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 ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

micronutrient

Mikronährstoff
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
Example
Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth.
Eisen und Zink sind wichtige Mikronährstoffe für das Wachstum.
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.
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.
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 noun /mɪˈlɪʃə/

militia

Miliz
Meaning
a group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers in emergencies
Example
The village formed a militia to defend against attacks.
Das Dorf bildete eine Miliz, um sich gegen Angriffe zu verteidigen.
C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

militärische Invasion
Meaning
A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.
Example
The military incursion caused widespread devastation.
Die militärische Invasion verursachte eine weit verbreitete Zerstörung.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

an den falschen Ort stellen
Meaning
To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.
Example
I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.
Ich verliere oft meine Schlüssel, wenn ich in Eile bin.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

Marvellous

wunderbar; erstaunlich; großartig
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; causing great wonder
Example
The view from the mountain was marvellous.
Die Aussicht vom Berg war wunderbar.
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.
A2 noun /maɪl/

mile

Meile
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively
Example
She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.
Sie ging eine Meile, um die Bushaltestelle zu erreichen.
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

methodisch
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
Seine methodische Forschung lieferte zuverlässige Ergebnisse.
C2 noun /ˈmæŋɡoʊ fɪʃ/

Mango fish

Barramundi-Fisch
Meaning
A popular white fish also known as barramundi or Asian sea bass
Example
Mango fish is prized for its delicate flavor and tender texture.
Der Barramundi-Fisch wird für seinen feinen Geschmack und seine zarte Textur geschätzt.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

scheinheilig
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
Das Design war auffällig, aber scheinheilig.
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.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈmæksɪməm/

maximum

Maximum
Meaning
the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible
Example
She scored the maximum marks in the exam.
Sie erzielte die maximale Punktzahl in der Prüfung.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/

Marketing

Marketing, Werbung, Verkaufsförderung
Meaning
The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.
Example
Digital marketing has transformed business strategies.
Digitale Werbung hat die Geschäftsstrategien transformiert.
A2 adjective /mæd/

Mad

wütend; geistig krank; verrückt
Meaning
angry; mentally ill; insane
Example
He was mad at his friend for being late.
Er war wütend auf seinen Freund, weil er zu spät war.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

Mammut / riesig
Meaning
An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.
Example
The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.
Das Unternehmen stand vor einer riesigen Herausforderung während der Expansion.
C1 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

manövrieren
Meaning
To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.
Example
The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.
Der Fahrer manövrierte das Auto geschickt durch die enge Straße.
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

milchreis
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
Meine Großmutter macht leckeren Milchreis zu besonderen Anlässen.
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 noun /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

monotheism

Monotheismus
Meaning
The belief in the existence of only one God.
Example
Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism.
Islam und Christentum sind Religionen, die auf dem Monotheismus basieren.
C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

dienst
Meaning
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
Example
She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.
Sie erholte sich dank der freundlichen Ministrationen der Krankenschwestern.
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.
A2 noun /muːn/

Moon

mond
Meaning
the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun
Example
The full moon shines brightly in the night sky.
Der volle Mond scheint hell am Nachthimmel
A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

Montag
Meaning
the first day of the working week following Sunday
Example
I start my new job on Monday.
Ich beginne meinen neuen Job am Montag.
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Leichenschauhaus
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
Die Polizei brachte den Leichnam zur Identifizierung ins Leichenschauhaus.
C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

Bestatter
Meaning
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals
Example
The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.
Der Bestatter bereitete den Körper für den Begräbnisdienst vor.
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

Überwachung
Meaning
The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.
Example
Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.
Überwachung stellt sicher, dass Standards eingehalten werden.
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.
A1 modal verb/noun /maɪt/

might

könnte / Macht
Meaning
used to express possibility; power or strength
Example
She might come to the party if she finishes work early.
Sie könnte zur Party kommen, wenn sie die Arbeit früh beendet.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

Übeltäter
Meaning
A person who commits a crime or does evil.
Example
The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.
Der Übeltäter wurde wegen des Raubs verhaftet.
C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

Missverständnis
Meaning
A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
Example
There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.
Es gibt ein weit verbreitetes Missverständnis, dass Erfolg über Nacht kommt.
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

verunreinigte Luft
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
Ein Miasma von Verfall hing über dem verlassenen Haus.
B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

Schmelzen
Meaning
the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender
Example
The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.
Das Eis schmilzt schnell unter der heißen Sonne.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

verwirren
Meaning
to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something
Example
He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.
Er hat die Papiere durcheinander gebracht und konnte den Bericht nicht finden.
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.