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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 ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

Metallkontamination
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
Metallkontamination stellt schwere Gesundheitsrisiken dar.
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

Krankschreibung vortäuschen
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
Er versuchte, sich krank zu stellen, um der Schule zu entkommen.
B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

Millionär
Meaning
A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency
Example
He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.
Er wurde Millionär durch kluge Investitionen und harte Arbeit.
B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

Multiplikation
Meaning
the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount
Example
Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.
Die Multiplikation ist eine grundlegende Rechenart.
A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

Maschine
Meaning
A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.
Example
This washing machine is very efficient.
Diese Waschmaschine ist sehr effizient.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

Mikrometer
Meaning
A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.
Example
The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.
Der Ingenieur benutzte ein Mikrometer, um die Dicke des Drahtes zu messen.
C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

Machination; Intrige;
Meaning
a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
Example
The villain's machinations were finally exposed.
Die Machenschaften des Bösewichts wurden schließlich aufgedeckt.
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

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

mediate

vermitteln
Meaning
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
Example
She was asked to mediate between the two companies.
Sie wurde gebeten, zwischen den beiden Unternehmen zu vermitteln.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

Magnitude; Größe; Bedeutung
Meaning
The great size or extent of something; importance
Example
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
Die Magnitude des Erdbebens wurde mit 7,5 auf der Richterskala gemessen.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

übertriebenes Drama
Meaning
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
Example
The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.
Der Film wurde wegen seines übermäßigen Melodrams kritisiert.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

metal

Metall
Meaning
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
Example
The ring was made of precious metal.
Der Ring war aus edlem Metall gemacht.
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 /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.
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

Übeltäter; Verbrecher
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
Der Übeltäter wurde beim Stehlen im Laden erwischt.
B1 noun /mæs/

mass

Masse
Meaning
a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things
Example
A huge mass of people gathered in the square.
Eine riesige Masse von Menschen versammelte sich auf dem Platz.
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.
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

minutiös
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
Der Detektiv untersuchte den Beweis minutiös.
C2 noun /məˈʃiː.nɪst/

machinist

Maschinenbediener
Meaning
a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines
Example
The machinist carefully adjusted the gears on the lathe.
Der Maschinenführer hat die Zahnräder auf der Drehmaschine sorgfältig eingestellt.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

magisterial

magisteriell
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.
Example
The professor spoke in a magisterial tone during the lecture.
Der Professor sprach während des Vortrags in einem magisteriellen Ton.
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 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

Vielfalt
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
Das Projekt stieß auf eine Vielzahl von Herausforderungen.
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.
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.
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 /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

Montage
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
Der Film begann mit einem Montage von Stadtleben.
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.
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

Moratorium
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
Die Regierung kündigte ein Moratorium für neue Bergbau-Lizenzen an.
C1 noun /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

bescheidenheit; demut
Meaning
the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements
Example
Despite his success, he showed great modesty.
Trotz seines Erfolgs zeigte er große Bescheidenheit.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

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

moderation

Mäßigung
Meaning
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
Example
He drinks wine in moderation.
Er trinkt Wein in Maßen.
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

sanft und angenehm; entspannt und sanft
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
Das sanfte Abendlicht schuf eine friedliche Atmosphäre.
B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

mentalität; denkweise
Meaning
The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group
Example
The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.
Das Team muss eine gewinnende Mentalität entwickeln, um erfolgreich zu sein.
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 noun ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

mismanagement

Fehlmanagement
Meaning
Bad or careless management of something.
Example
Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution.
Fehlmanagement von Plastikmüll verschärft die Verschmutzung.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

modifizieren
Meaning
to change or alter something; to make partial changes
Example
We need to modify the plan to include more details.
Wir müssen den Plan ändern, um mehr Details einzufügen.
C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

Holzhammer
Meaning
a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood
Example
The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.
Der Zimmermann benutzte einen Gummihammer, um das Holz nicht zu beschädigen.
C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

von großer Bedeutung, Ausmaß oder Größe
Meaning
Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.
Example
The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.
Die Entdeckung der Elektrizität war eine monumentale Leistung.
C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

großzügig
Meaning
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
Example
She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.
Sie hat eine großzügige Spende an das Waisenhaus gemacht.
C1 noun /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

magnificence

Pracht
Meaning
splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty
Example
The magnificence of the palace left everyone speechless.
Die Pracht des Palastes ließ alle sprachlos zurück.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪd/

muted

gedämpft
Meaning
softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued
Example
The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey.
Der Raum war in gedämpften Blautönen und Grautönen gestrichen.
A2 noun /ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ/

Mango

mango
Meaning
a tropical fruit with yellow-orange skin and sweet juicy flesh
Example
The mango is known as the king of fruits.
Die Mango ist als die Königin der Früchte bekannt.
B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

Schwung
Meaning
The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.
Example
The company gained momentum after launching a new product.
Das Unternehmen gewann an Schwung, nachdem es ein neues Produkt auf den Markt gebracht hatte.
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.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

Jungfräulichkeit
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
Das Gedicht feierte die Unschuld der Jungfräulichkeit.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed

Fehlverhalten; Vergehen
Meaning
A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing
Example
He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.
Er bedauerte seine vergangenen Fehlverhalten und versuchte, Wiedergutmachung zu leisten.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

missverstehen
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
Er hat die Anweisungen des Lehrers missverstanden und die Aufgabe falsch gemacht.
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 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 /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 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.
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

Knüppel / Zepter
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
Der Wächter trug einen Knüppel als Symbol der Autorität.
C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

Melasse
Meaning
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
Example
The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.
Das Rezept verlangt nach Melasse, um dem Brot einen reichen Geschmack zu verleihen.
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 noun /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/

Martyrdom

Märtyrertum
Meaning
The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or principle
Example
His martyrdom inspired countless others to join the freedom movement.
Sein Märtyrertum inspirierte unzählige andere, sich der Freiheitsbewegung anzuschließen.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marin
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Maritime Ökosysteme sind sehr empfindlich gegenüber menschlicher Aktivität.
B2 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.
A2 noun/verb /meɪl/

mail

Post / Brief
Meaning
Letters, packages, or email messages sent or delivered to someone.
Example
I received an important letter in the mail.
Ich habe einen wichtigen Brief per Post erhalten.
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
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.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

Mut
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
Der junge Athlet zeigte seinen Mut im letzten Spiel.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

Menge
Meaning
A large number of people or things.
Example
A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.
Eine Menge Fans versammelte sich im Stadion.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

Metronom
Meaning
A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.
Example
She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.
Sie übte das Klavierspiel mit einem Metronom, um ein gleichmäßiges Tempo zu bewahren.
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.
A1 verb /miːt/

meet

treffen
Meaning
to come into the presence of; to encounter
Example
I will meet you at the café.
Ich werde dich im Café treffen.
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 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 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

Monotonie
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
Die Monotonie des Alltags zu durchbrechen kann die mentale Gesundheit verbessern.
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 noun /mɪˈrɑːʒ/

Mirage

Fata Morgana
Meaning
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in deserts
Example
The travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.
Die Reisenden sahen eine Fata Morgana im Wüstensand.
C1 noun /ˈmɪm.ɪk/

Mimic

Nachahmer; nachahmen;
Meaning
A person who copies or imitates the actions, speech, or mannerisms of others
Example
The talented mimic could perfectly imitate famous celebrities.
Der talentierte Nachahmer konnte berühmte Prominente perfekt nachahmen.
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.
C2 verb /ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

manumit

aus der Sklaverei befreien
Meaning
to release from slavery or servitude; to set free
Example
The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.
Der Grundbesitzer entschied sich, seine Sklaven zu befreien.
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

Befreiung der Sklaven
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
Die Befreiung der Sklaven markierte einen Wendepunkt in der Geschichte.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

Verdienst; Tugend; Qualität, Lob zu verdienen
Meaning
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention
Example
She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.
Sie wurde aufgrund ihres Verdienstes und ihrer harten Arbeit befördert.
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 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.
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

Raubmilbenkrankheit
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
Der streunende Hund litt an Raubmilbenkrankheit.
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.
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 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

alltäglich
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary
Example
She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.
Sie versuchte, ihrer alltäglichen Routine durch Reisen zu entkommen.
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.
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 noun /məˈkænɪk/

mechanic

Mechaniker
Meaning
a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles
Example
The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour.
Der Mechaniker hat den Motor in weniger als einer Stunde repariert.
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 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.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

mortifizieren
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
Sie war entsetzt, als sie auf der Bühne stolperte.
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.
A2 noun /mɪˈsteɪk/

Mistake

Fehler; Irrtum;
Meaning
An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong; an error
Example
Making mistakes is part of the learning process.
Fehler zu machen ist Teil des Lernprozesses.
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

Zweifel; Besorgnis; Unsicherheit
Meaning
A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.
Sie hatte ernsthafte Bedenken, das Jobangebot anzunehmen.
C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

malefizierend
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
Die malefiziente Hexe verfluchte die junge Prinzessin.
B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

Marktwirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.
Example
A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.
Eine Marktwirtschaft ermöglicht es Unternehmen, frei zu konkurrieren.
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.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

Mais
Meaning
a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn
Example
Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.
Landwirte in der Region bauen Mais als Hauptkultur sowohl für Nahrungsmittel als auch für Tierfutter an.
C1 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

vergrößern
Meaning
to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something
Example
The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.
Das Mikroskop kann kleine Objekte zur besseren Beobachtung vergrößern.
C1 noun /ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

marketability

Marktfähigkeit
Meaning
The possibility of commercial success for a product or service
Example
The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand.
Die Marktfähigkeit des neuen Produkts hängt von der Nachfrage der Verbraucher ab.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

krankheit; malady; leidenschaft
Meaning
A disease or ailment; a serious problem
Example
The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte eine seltene Krankheit, die ihr Nervensystem beeinflusste.
C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

Graben
Meaning
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.
Example
The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.
Die Burg war durch einen breiten Graben mit Wasser geschützt.
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.