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A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

fast; fast;
Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
Ich habe den Bus heute Morgen fast verpasst.
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

Spargelbohne
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
Die Spargelbohne wächst bis zu drei Fuß lang und wird häufig in der asiatischen Küche verwendet.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

Webervogel
Meaning
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
Example
The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.
Der Webervogel baut geschickt sein komplexes Nest
C1 verb /ɪˈloʊp/

elope

heiraten ohne Erlaubnis
Meaning
to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent
Example
The young couple decided to elope to another city.
Das junge Paar beschloss, in eine andere Stadt zu fliehen, um zu heiraten.
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

schätzen
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
Der Ingenieur schätzte die Kosten des Projekts auf 5 Millionen Dollar.
A1 noun /ˈθaʊzənd/

thousand

tausend
Meaning
the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000
Example
There were a thousand people at the concert.
Es waren tausend Menschen auf dem Konzert.
B2 noun /dʌv/

Dove

taube
Meaning
a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace
Example
The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky.
Die weiße Taube flog friedlich über den blauen Himmel.
A2 noun ˈrɛlətɪvz

Relatives

Verwandte
Meaning
A person connected by blood or marriage; a kinsman or kinswoman.
Example
Relatives can help you build a complete family tree.
Verwandte können dir helfen, einen vollständigen Stammbaum zu erstellen.
B1 noun ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

Geduld
Meaning
The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
Example
Patience is essential when chasing big goals.
Geduld ist entscheidend, wenn man große Ziele verfolgt.
C1 noun /ˈfæs.ɪt/

facet

Fassade, Aspekt, Teil
Meaning
One of the many aspects or features of something; a particular part or element of something.
Example
Every facet of the project was carefully analyzed.
Jeder Aspekt des Projekts wurde sorgfältig analysiert.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːrtɪv/

furtive

heimlich
Meaning
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
Example
He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving.
Er warf einen heimlichen Blick zur Tür, bevor er ging.
C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

Bodenbeschaffenheit (Eignung zum Pflanzen von Kulturen)
Meaning
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
Example
The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.
Der Bauer überprüfte die Bodenbeschaffenheit, bevor er die Samen pflanzte.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪər.mən/

Fireman

Feuerwehrmann
Meaning
a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people
Example
The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building.
Der tapfere Feuerwehrmann rettete die Familie aus dem brennenden Gebäude.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈhiːt/

superheat

überhitzen
Meaning
to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without it becoming vapor
Example
Engineers superheat the steam to increase the efficiency of the turbine.
Ingenieure überhitzen den Dampf, um die Effizienz der Turbine zu steigern.
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.
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

sinken
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
Die Arbeitslosenquote sinkt weiterhin.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

ärgerlich
Meaning
annoying or irritating
Example
Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.
In einer langen Schlange zu warten ist eine der ärgerlichsten Aufgaben.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈɛkstrə/

extra

zusätzlich
Meaning
More than what is usual, expected, or necessary
Example
She brought some extra food for the picnic.
Sie brachte zusätzliches Essen für das Picknick mit.
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

Ablehnung
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
Ihre Ablehnung des Angebots überraschte alle.
C2 noun /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

embolism

Embolie
Meaning
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
Example
The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.
Der Patient erlitt eine tödliche Lungenembolie.
A2 verb /eɪm/

aim

zielen
Meaning
to direct a weapon, object, or effort at a target; to intend or plan
Example
He aimed the ball at the goal.
Er zielte den Ball auf das Tor.
A2 adjective /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

outdoor

im Freien
Meaning
situated, existing, or done outside a building
Example
We planned an outdoor picnic for the weekend.
Wir haben ein Picknick im Freien für das Wochenende geplant.
C2 noun /ˈfrɛʃɪt/

freshet

plötzliche Überflutung des Flusses
Meaning
A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
Example
After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet.
Nach dem Sturm verwandelte sich der Fluss in einen wilden Freshet.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

feindlich / ungünstig
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
Die Politik war ungünstig für das Wirtschaftswachstum des Landes.
C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

streiten
Meaning
to argue or dispute noisily or angrily
Example
The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.
Die beiden Nachbarn stritten sich stundenlang über die Grundstücksgrenze.
B2 noun /ˈɑː.mənd/

Almond

Mandel
Meaning
edible seed of the almond tree
Example
Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.
Mandeln sind ein gesunder Snack, der reich an Eiweiß und guten Fetten ist.
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

bucht
Meaning
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
Example
The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
Der Persische Golf ist eine wichtige Wasserstraße für den internationalen Versand und den Öltransport.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

schamlos
Meaning
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
Example
The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.
Der schamlose Politiker weigerte sich, sich fur seine Fehler zu entschuldigen.
C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

Zustand des Schülers
Meaning
The state of being a pupil or under instruction.
Example
During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.
Während seines Schülerstatus studierte er Recht unter einem senior Barrister.
A1 noun /tiː/

Tea

Tee
Meaning
a hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves
Example
We drink tea every morning at breakfast.
Wir trinken jeden Morgen Tee zum Frühstück.
C2 verb /ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

expropriate

enteignen
Meaning
To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.
Example
The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, das Land für eine neue Autobahn zu enteignen.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

erwarten
Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
Ich erwarte, dass das Treffen um 9 Uhr beginnt.
C1 noun /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Remuneration

Vergütung; Entlohnung; Belohnung
Meaning
money paid for work or services; compensation or reward
Example
The job offers excellent remuneration and benefits.
Der Job bietet eine ausgezeichnete Vergütung und Vorteile.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

Wildtierschutz
Meaning
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
Wildtierschutz hat das Ziel, gefährdete Arten zu schützen.
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːɡəl/

goggle

mit weit geöffneten Augen starren
Meaning
to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder
Example
The tourists goggled at the tall skyscrapers.
Die Touristen starrten mit weit aufgerissenen Augen auf die hohen Wolkenkratzer.
C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

mittellos; extrem arm; völlig ohne Geld
Meaning
having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds
Example
After losing his job, he became penniless.
Nachdem er seinen Job verloren hatte, wurde er mittellos.
C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

verwirren
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
Das Mathematikproblem verwirrt mich völlig.
C1 noun /ˈruː.bi/

Ruby

Rubin
Meaning
a precious red gemstone; a deep red variety of corundum
Example
The ruby ring was her most treasured possession.
Der Rubinring war ihr kostbarster Besitz.
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

Spiele zur Bestimmung des Champions
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
Das Team qualifizierte sich für die Playoffs nach einer starken Saison.
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

Schnabel
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
Der Adler hat einen scharfen Schnabel zum Zerreißen von Fleisch.
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

Andenken
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
Ich habe ein kleines Souvenir im Geschenkeladen gekauft.
C2 verb /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/

denominate

bezeichnen
Meaning
to give a name or designation to something
Example
The currency was denominated in dollars.
Die Währung wurde in Dollar bezeichnet.
C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

Chaos; laute Verwirrung
Meaning
a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder
Example
The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.
Das Klassenzimmer war nach dem Feueralarm ein völliges Chaos.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/

savings

Ersparnisse
Meaning
Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.
Example
Many people invest their savings in real estate.
Viele Menschen investieren ihre Ersparnisse in Immobilien.
C2 noun /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

Sinuosität
Meaning
The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.
Example
The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.
Die Sinuosität des Flusses machte die Navigation herausfordernd.
C2 adjective /dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

jocose

jovial
Meaning
playful or humorous in speech or behavior
Example
The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained.
Die spöttischen Bemerkungen des Professors hielten die Klasse unterhalten.
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

schnitzen
Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
Er verbrachte den Nachmittag damit, ein Stück Holz in ein Spielzeug zu schnitzen.
B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

Zoll / langsam bewegen
Meaning
A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.
Example
She inched closer to the edge of the stage.
Sie rutschte langsam näher an den Rand der Bühne.
B2 noun /ʌnəˈbɪləti/

unability

Unfähigkeit
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something; incapacity
Example
His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project.
Seine Unfähigkeit, das Problem zu lösen, verursachte Verzögerungen im Projekt.
B1 noun /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/

presentation

Präsentation
Meaning
The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.
Example
The presentation of the new product was well received.
Die Präsentation des neuen Produkts wurde gut aufgenommen.
C2 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

fanciless

ohne Vorstellungskraft, gewöhnlich
Meaning
without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary
Example
His drawings were simple and fanciless.
Seine Zeichnungen waren einfach und ohne Vorstellungskraft.
B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

Blattgemüse
Meaning
Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage
Example
Eating greens is important for good health.
Das Essen von Blattgemüse ist wichtig für eine gute Gesundheit.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

Zersetzung
Meaning
the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts
Example
The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.
Die Zersetzung von Blättern bereichert den Boden.
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

Publicity
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
Der Film erhielt viel Publicity vor seiner Veröffentlichung.
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.
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

Entschädigung
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
Die Firma bot dem verletzten Arbeiter eine finanzielle Entschädigung an.
C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

halbinselartig
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a peninsula.
Example
The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.
Die halbinselartige Region ist auf drei Seiten von Wasser umgeben.
C2 verb /flɛdʒ/

fledge

flügge werden
Meaning
To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.
Example
The young birds will fledge in a few weeks.
Die jungen Vögel werden in ein paar Wochen flügge werden.
C1 noun /roʊt/

rote

auswendig lernen
Meaning
mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding
Example
He learned the poem by rote without understanding its meaning.
Er lernte das Gedicht auswendig, ohne seinen Sinn zu verstehen.
C2 noun /ˈɛəri/

aerie

Adlerhorst
Meaning
A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.
Example
The eagle built its aerie on the high cliff.
Der Adler baute sein Nest auf der hohen Klippe
A2 verb /dɪˈzaɪn/

design

gestalten
Meaning
to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look
Example
She will design the new company logo.
Sie wird das neue Firmenlogo gestalten.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

implizierte oder vorgeschlagene Bedeutung
Meaning
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
Example
The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.
Das Wort 'Zuhause' hat eine warme Konnotation von Komfort und Familie
B1 noun /ɡæp/

gap

Lücke / Abstand
Meaning
An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.
Example
There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor.
Es gibt eine große Lücke zwischen den Reichen und den Armen.
C2 noun, verb /ˈæseɪ/

assay

Untersuchung
Meaning
To test or analyze the quality, purity, or content of a substance; the act of such testing.
Example
The scientists assayed the mineral sample for gold content.
Die Wissenschaftler untersuchten die Mineralprobe auf Goldgehalt.
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

Komplaisance
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
Ihre Komplaisance machte sie bei ihren Kollegen beliebt.
B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

Wärme
Meaning
the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling
Example
She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.
Sie spürte die Wärme der Sonne auf ihrem Gesicht.
C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

lange Geschichte
Meaning
A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.
Example
The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.
Der Aufstieg und Fall des Unternehmens wurde zu einer Unternehmenssaga.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

geizig
Meaning
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Example
She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.
Sie führte ein geiziges Leben und weigerte sich, etwas Neues zu kaufen.
C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

empfänglich / harmonisch
Meaning
Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.
Example
She is attuned to the needs of her students.
Sie ist empfänglich für die Bedürfnisse ihrer Schüler.
A2 adjective /ˈloʊn.li/

Lonely

einsam; isoliert
Meaning
solitary; isolated; without companions
Example
She felt lonely after moving to a new city.
Sie fühlte sich einsam, nachdem sie in eine neue Stadt gezogen war.
C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

wohnung
Meaning
a place of residence; a home
Example
They invited us to their humble abode.
Sie luden uns in ihre bescheidene Wohnung ein.
C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

Diphthong
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
Das Wort 'coin' enthält einen Diphthong.
B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

metropolitan
Meaning
Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.
Example
She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.
Sie zog in ein metropolitanes Gebiet, um bessere Jobmöglichkeiten zu haben.
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

herabsetzen
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
Er machte oft seine Kollegen klein, um sich überlegen zu fühlen.
B2 verb /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

misbehave

sich schlecht benehmen
Meaning
to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way
Example
The children misbehaved during the school assembly.
Die Kinder benahmen sich während der Schulversammlung schlecht.
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

synchronisieren
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
Die Tänzer müssen ihre Bewegungen synchronisieren.
B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

Turm
Meaning
a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building
Example
The tower stood tall above the city.
Der Turm stand hoch über der Stadt.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

heiß und feucht, anziehend
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
Das heiße und feuchte Wetter erschwerte es, sich auf die Arbeit zu konzentrieren.
B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

document

Dokument
Meaning
Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.
Example
She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.
Sie hat alle Ausgaben der Reise sorgfältig dokumentiert.
B1 noun /dʒʌdʒ/

Judge

Richter; Schiedsrichter
Meaning
a public official appointed to decide cases in a law court; a person who decides the results of a competition
Example
The judge carefully reviewed all the evidence before making a decision.
Der Richter prüfte alle Beweise sorgfältig, bevor er eine Entscheidung traf.
B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

verhindert
Meaning
To stop something from happening or arising.
Example
Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.
Das warme Klima von Bangladesch verhindert Schneefall.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

Infection

Infektion
Meaning
the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.
Der Arzt verschrieb Antibiotika, um die bakterielle Infektion in ihrem Hals zu behandeln.
B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

dicht
Meaning
Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
Example
The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.
Der Wald war so dicht, dass wenig Sonnenlicht den Boden erreichte.
C1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ɛr.i/

Missionary

Missionar
Meaning
A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith in a foreign country
Example
The missionary spent years teaching and helping people in remote villages.
Der Missionar verbrachte Jahre damit, in abgelegenen Dörfern zu unterrichten und den Menschen zu helfen.
C1 verb /ɪmˈboʊl.dən/

embolden

ermutigen
Meaning
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
Example
The coach's words emboldened the team to play aggressively.
Die Worte des Trainers ermutigten das Team, aggressiv zu spielen.
A1 noun /ɡlæs/

Glass

glas
Meaning
a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material
Example
He drank a glass of cold water after the workout.
Er trank ein Glas kaltes Wasser nach dem Training.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvribɒdi/

everybody

alle
Meaning
all people; everyone
Example
Everybody enjoyed the party.
Alle haben die Party genossen.
C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

Agrochemikalie
Meaning
A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.
Example
Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.
Übermäßiger Einsatz von Agrochemikalien kann die Bodenqualität verschlechtern.
B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

genau, ohne Fehler, korrekt
Meaning
in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly
Example
She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.
Sie sagte das Ergebnis der Wahl genau voraus.
B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

Wachstumsmentalität
Meaning
A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Eine Wachstumsmentalität hilft den Menschen, Herausforderungen zu bewältigen.
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊti/

doughty

tapfer
Meaning
brave, valiant, courageous
Example
The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge.
Der tapfere Soldat wich nie vor einer Herausforderung zurück.
C2 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

Strümpfe und Beinbekleidung
Meaning
Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.
Example
She bought new hosiery for the winter season.
Sie kaufte neue Strümpfe für die Wintersaison.
B2 noun /ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

unavailability

Nichtverfügbarkeit
Meaning
The state of being not available or not accessible.
Example
The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project.
Die Nichtverfügbarkeit des Managers verursachte eine Verzögerung im Projekt.
B1 noun /ˈæʃ.treɪ/

Ash tray

aschenbecher
Meaning
a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts
Example
Please use the ash tray for your cigarette.
Bitte verwenden Sie den Aschenbecher für Ihre Zigarette.
A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

Mülleimer
Meaning
a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal
Example
Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.
Bitte werfen Sie das Papier nach Gebrauch in den Mülleimer.
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 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

Fotosynthese
Meaning
The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.
Example
Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.
Pflanzen sind für das Überleben auf die Fotosynthese angewiesen.
B1 adjective /ɡrænd/

Grand

groß; prächtig; ausgezeichnet;
Meaning
impressive; magnificent; excellent;
Example
The grand palace impressed all the visitors.
Der große Palast beeindruckte alle Besucher.
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.
C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

Kompression
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
Die Datei-Kompression hilft, den Speicherbedarf zu reduzieren.
B1 verb /lend/

lend

leihen
Meaning
to give temporarily; to allow someone to use something
Example
Can you lend me your pen?
Kannst du mir deinen Stift leihen?
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/

overpower

überwältigen
Meaning
To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.
Example
The soldiers managed to overpower the enemy forces.
Die Soldaten konnten die feindlichen Truppen überwältigen.
B2 noun /iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/

ecology

ökologie
Meaning
the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment
Example
Ecology helps us understand how pollution affects animals and plants.
Die Ökologie hilft uns zu verstehen, wie Umweltverschmutzung Tiere und Pflanzen beeinflusst.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl/

Jungle

dichter Wald; Dschungel;
Meaning
a dense forest in a tropical climate; a place of bewildering complexity or ruthless struggle
Example
The explorer got lost in the dense Amazon jungle for three days.
Der Entdecker verlor sich für drei Tage im dichten Amazonas-Dschungel.
C1 adjective /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk/

episodic

episodisch
Meaning
Happening occasionally or in separate parts; related to episodes.
Example
Her interest in art was episodic, coming and going over the years.
Ihr Interesse an Kunst war episodisch, es kam und ging über die Jahre.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪwʌn/

everyone

jeder
Meaning
every person; all people
Example
Everyone must bring their own lunch.
Jeder muss sein eigenes Mittagessen mitbringen.
B1 noun /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

therapist

Therapeut
Meaning
a person trained to provide treatment or counseling for physical or mental health
Example
The therapist helped him overcome his anxiety.
Der Therapeut half ihm, seine Angst zu überwinden.
C2 noun /ˌjuːzɜːrˈpeɪʃən/

usurpation

Usurpation
Meaning
The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.
Example
The general's usurpation of the presidency led to political unrest.
Die Usurpation des Präsidentenamtes durch den General führte zu politischen Unruhen.
C2 noun /ˈɛnsaɪn/

ensign

Flagge
Meaning
A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality; also a junior officer in the navy or coast guard.
Example
The ship raised its national ensign before leaving the harbor.
Das Schiff hisste seine nationale Flagge, bevor es den Hafen verließ.
A2 noun/verb /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

experiment

Experiment
Meaning
a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea
Example
The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth.
Der Wissenschaftler führte ein Experiment zum Pflanzenwachstum durch.
C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

Petticoat
Meaning
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
Example
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
Sie trug einen weißen Petticoat unter ihrem Kleid.
A2 adjective /ˈmoʊbaɪl/

mobile

mobil
Meaning
Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices.
Example
She prefers a mobile lifestyle that allows her to travel frequently.
Sie bevorzugt einen mobilen Lebensstil, der es ihr ermöglicht, häufig zu reisen.
C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

animieren
Meaning
to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons
Example
The artist will animate the characters for the movie.
Der Künstler wird die Charaktere für den Film animieren.
C1 verb /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

zurückziehen
Meaning
to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back
Example
The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.
Das Unternehmen zog seine vorherige Erklärung zurück, nachdem es den Fehler bemerkt hatte.
C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

gehören
Meaning
to relate to or be connected with something
Example
The rules only appertain to members of the club.
Die Regeln gehören nur den Mitgliedern des Clubs.
B1 noun /ruːt/

route

Route
Meaning
a way or course taken to get from one place to another
Example
The best route to the airport is through the highway.
Die beste Route zum Flughafen führt über die Autobahn.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

invasiv
Meaning
Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.
Example
The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass das Verfahren minimal invasiv war.
C1 verb /pəˈveɪd/

pervade

durchdringen
Meaning
to spread through and be present in every part of something
Example
The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room.
Der Duft frischer Blumen durchzog den ganzen Raum.
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

sensationell; beeindruckend; überwältigend
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
Die sensationelle Leistung hat das Publikum sprachlos gemacht.
C2 adjective /ˈɒpjʊlənt/

opulent

opulent
Meaning
Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish.
Example
They hosted an opulent wedding with gold decorations.
Sie veranstalteten eine opulente Hochzeit mit goldenen Dekorationen.