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A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

sauber und ordentlich; gut organisiert; sorgfältig gemacht
Meaning
clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done
Example
Her room is always neat and organized.
Ihr Zimmer ist immer ordentlich und organisiert.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

Arbeitsablauf, Prozessabfolge
Meaning
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
Example
A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.
Ein gut strukturierter Arbeitsablauf steigert die Produktivität.
A2 noun /nʌt/

nut

Nuss
Meaning
a hard-shelled fruit that contains a seed, or a small metal piece used in machinery
Example
She ate a peanut, which is a type of nut.
Sie aß eine Erdnuss, die eine Art von Nuss ist.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərəˌɡlɪf/

hieroglyph

Hieroglyphen
Meaning
A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially Egyptian writing.
Example
The walls of the temple were covered in hieroglyphs.
Die Wände des Tempels waren mit Hieroglyphen bedeckt.
C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

Monopolisierung
Meaning
The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.
Example
The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.
Die Monopolisierung der Industrien kann die Verbraucherwahl einschränken.
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

lasterhaft
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
Die lasterhaften Bemerkungen machten alle unbehaglich.
C2 noun /ˌpliːnɪpəˈtɛnʃəri/

plenipotentiary

Plenipotentiär
Meaning
a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy
Example
The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty.
Der Botschafter war ein Plenipotentiär, der geschickt wurde, um den Vertrag zu verhandeln.
A1 verb /send/

send

senden
Meaning
to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit
Example
I will send you an email with the details.
Ich werde dir eine E-Mail mit den Details senden.
B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

konfrontieren
Meaning
to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict
Example
She had to confront her fears before making the speech.
Sie musste sich ihren Ängsten stellen, bevor sie die Rede hielt.
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

liebesbezogen
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
Die Verse des Dichters waren voll von liebesbezogenen Themen.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

Nomenklatur
Meaning
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
Example
The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.
Die chemische Nomenklatur kann für Anfänger schwer verständlich sein.
B1 adverb /əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/

originally

ursprünglich
Meaning
in the beginning, at first
Example
Originally, she wanted to be a doctor.
Ursprünglich wollte sie Ärztin werden.
B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

mitten in
Meaning
in the middle of or surrounded by something
Example
The team stayed calm amid the chaos.
Das Team blieb ruhig mitten im Chaos.
C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

immolieren
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
Die Demonstranten drohten, sich vor dem Gebäude zu immolieren.
B2 adjective /əˈfen.sɪv/

Offensive

beleidigend; insultierend; aggressiv
Meaning
causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive
Example
His offensive remarks hurt everyone's feelings.
Seine beleidigenden Bemerkungen verletzten die Gefühle aller.
B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

Der Prozess, dem Körpergewebe eine ausreichende Menge Flüssigkeit zuzuführen.
Meaning
The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.
Example
Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.
Eine ausreichende Hydratation ist entscheidend für die Aufrechterhaltung der Körperfunktionen.
B2 noun ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz

toxic gases

giftige Gase
Meaning
Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death
Example
Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution.
Giftige Gase aus der Industrie tragen zur Luftverschmutzung bei.
B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

Zögern; Zweifel
Meaning
the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act
Example
After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.
Nach einem Moment des Zögerns entschied sie sich, das herausfordernde Jobangebot der Firma anzunehmen.
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

grillen
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
Sie briet das Huhn, bis es goldbraun war.
A2 noun /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Situation

Situation; Stand der Dinge
Meaning
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs
Example
We need to assess the current situation before making any decisions.
Wir müssen die aktuelle Situation bewerten, bevor wir Entscheidungen treffen.
B2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

Interpretation
Meaning
the action of explaining the meaning of something
Example
The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.
Die Lehrerin gab ihre eigene Interpretation des Gedichts.
A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

Donnerstag
Meaning
The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.
Wir haben ein Treffen am Donnerstag geplant.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv/

remunerative

lukrativ
Meaning
Financially rewarding or profitable.
Example
He chose a remunerative career in medicine.
Er wählte eine lukrative Karriere in der Medizin.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Deficiency

Mangel; Defizit; Unzulänglichkeit
Meaning
a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency
Example
The doctor diagnosed a vitamin D deficiency in the patient's blood test.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte einen Vitamin-D-Mangel im Bluttest des Patienten.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

umweltfreundlich
Meaning
Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.
Example
Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.
Umweltfreundliche Produkte sind so konzipiert, dass sie den ökologischen Schaden verringern.
C1 phrase ˈriː.dʒən.əl ˈfɔː.rəm

regional forum

regionaler Forum
Meaning
A meeting or conference where representatives from countries or organizations in a specific geographical area discuss issues of common interest.
Example
The Regional Forum discussed deforestation impacts.
Das regionale Forum diskutierte die Auswirkungen der Abholzung.
C1 verb /wɔːrp/

warp

verzerren
Meaning
To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.
Example
The wooden door warped in the summer heat.
Die Holztür verformte sich in der Sommerhitze.
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

Zerstörung
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
Das Gericht bestrafte das Unternehmen für die Zerstörung von Beweismitteln.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

Sonnenaufgang
Meaning
the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon
Example
We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.
Wir haben den schönen Sonnenaufgang vom Gipfel des Berges aus gesehen.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsiːmli/

unseemly

ungehörig
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.
Example
His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table.
Seine ungehörigen Bemerkungen haben alle am Abendtisch verlegen gemacht.
A2 verb /dɪˈskʌs/

discuss

besprechen
Meaning
To talk about something with another person or group in detail.
Example
We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.
Wir müssen das Projekt besprechen, bevor wir es abschließen.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

eine Form von lyrischem Gedicht
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
Der Dichter schloss seine Ode mit einer eindrucksvolle Epode ab.
A2 noun /ˈvedʒtəbəl ɔɪl/

Vegetable oil

pflanzenöl
Meaning
Oil extracted from plants, seeds, or nuts used for cooking
Example
She heated vegetable oil in the pan before adding the vegetables.
Sie erhitzte Pflanzenöl in der Pfanne, bevor sie das Gemüse hinzufügte.
B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

tragödie; katastrophe
Meaning
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending
Example
The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.
Das Erdbeben war eine Tragödie, die Tausende von Familien betroffen hat.
A2 noun /ˈfiːvər/

fever

Fieber
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal
Example
He couldn’t go to work because he had a high fever.
Er konnte nicht zur Arbeit gehen, weil er hohes Fieber hatte.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

Preisträger
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
Der Nobelpreisträger hielt einen inspirierenden Vortrag über den Frieden.
C1 noun /ˈɛn.kleɪv/

enclave

Enklave
Meaning
a distinct area or group enclosed within a larger one
Example
The city has a small Italian enclave where traditions are preserved.
Die Stadt hat eine kleine italienische Enklave, in der Traditionen bewahrt werden.
C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

Erinnerung
Meaning
Remembering past events or information
Example
His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.
Seine Erinnerung an Kindheitserinnerungen war lebendig.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/

unhelpful

nicht hilfreich
Meaning
not providing help or support; making a situation harder rather than easier
Example
His unhelpful attitude slowed down the entire project.
Seine nicht hilfreiche Haltung verlangsamte das ganze Projekt.
B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

Sonnenfinsternis
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
Die Sonnenfinsternis wird nächsten Monat von unserer Stadt aus sichtbar sein.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

zählbar; numerierbar
Meaning
capable of being counted; countable
Example
The stars in the sky are not numerable.
Die Sterne am Himmel sind nicht zählbar.
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

Leichenschauaer
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
Der Leichenschauaer stellte fest, dass die Todesursache natürlich war.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

tödlich; fatal;
Meaning
deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Example
The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.
Das Gift der Schlange ist tödlich für Menschen, wenn es nicht sofort behandelt wird.
C2 noun/verb /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/

manacle

Fessel
Meaning
A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.
Example
The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court.
Der Gefangene war vor seiner Überführung zum Gericht in Handschellen gelegt worden.
C2 noun /dɪˌsɪdəˈreɪtəm/

desideratum

notwendige Sache
Meaning
something that is desired or considered necessary
Example
For many students, financial aid is a desideratum.
Für viele Studenten ist finanzielle Hilfe eine notwendige Sache.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡɛt/

beget

zeugen / erzeugen
Meaning
to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce
Example
Violence begets more violence.
Gewalt zieht mehr Gewalt nach sich.
C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

schärfen/anregen
Meaning
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
Example
The smell of food whetted my appetite.
Der Geruch von Essen hat meinen Appetit angeregt.
A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

glücklich; erfreut; froh;
Meaning
happy; pleased; delighted;
Example
I am glad to see you after such a long time.
Ich bin froh, dich nach so langer Zeit wiederzusehen.
B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

verschlechtern
Meaning
To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.
Example
Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.
Mangelnde Bildung kann die Armutsniveaus verschlechtern.
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

pflücken, Mut fassen
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
Sie pflückte eine Blume aus dem Garten.
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

landwirtschaftlich nutzbar
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
Der Landwirt kaufte landwirtschaftlich nutzbares Land, um seine Ernten zu vergrößern.
C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

Ein Wort oder eine Phrase, die durch Umstellen der Buchstaben eines anderen Wortes oder einer anderen Phrase gebildet wird.
Meaning
A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
Example
The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.
'listen' ist ein Anagramm von 'silent'.
C1 noun /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/

constable

Polizist
Meaning
a police officer of the lowest rank
Example
The constable directed traffic at the busy intersection.
Der Polizist leitete den Verkehr an der belebten Kreuzung.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛd.ələnt/

redolent

duftend
Meaning
having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something
Example
The kitchen was redolent of spices and fresh herbs.
Die Küche war duftend nach Gewürzen und frischen Kräutern.
B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

Geflügel
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
Der Bauer züchtete Geflügel in seinem Garten für frische Eier und Fleisch.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

idyllische Szene
Meaning
An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.
Example
Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.
Ihre Hochzeitsreise war eine idyllische Szene auf einer tropischen Insel.
C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

Befreiung
Meaning
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.
Example
His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.
Seine Abreise wurde vom Team als eine willkommene Befreiung angesehen.
B2 noun /kɜːrv/

Curve

Kurve
Meaning
a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path
Example
The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.
Der Fahrer verlangsamte, als er sich der scharfen Kurve auf der Bergstraße näherte.
C1 noun /ˈpɪnəkəl/

pinnacle

Gipfel
Meaning
the highest point or peak of something, especially of success or achievement
Example
Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career.
Der Gewinn des Nobelpreises war der Gipfel ihrer Karriere.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

nachdrücklich
Meaning
demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no
Example
The child was insistent on getting a new toy.
Das Kind war nachdrücklich, ein neues Spielzeug zu bekommen.
B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

Ruhelosigkeit
Meaning
the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
Example
His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.
Seine Ruhelosigkeit während der langen Besprechung war für alle offensichtlich.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪk/

optic

optisch
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The optic nerve carries signals from the eye to the brain.
Der optische Nerv überträgt Signale vom Auge zum Gehirn.
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

Rasieren
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
Er kaufte eine neue Creme zum Rasieren.
C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

abreiben durch Reibung
Meaning
to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion
Example
The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.
Der raue Stoff kann leicht die Haut abreiben.
A2 noun /dʒɪˈræf/

Giraffe

Giraffe
Meaning
a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs
Example
The giraffe stretched its neck to reach the leaves on the tall tree.
Die Giraffe streckte ihren Hals, um die Blätter am hohen Baum zu erreichen.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

Sündenbock
Meaning
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Example
He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.
Er wurde zum Sündenbock für die schlechte Leistung des Teams.
B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

einsperren
Meaning
to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom
Example
The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.
Der Richter hat den Verbrecher für fünf Jahre eingesperrt.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/

embroider

besticken
Meaning
to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread
Example
She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase.
Sie bestickte Blumen auf dem Kissenbezug.
C1 adverb /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/

Confidentially

vertraulich
Meaning
in a confidential manner; secretly; privately
Example
The information was shared confidentially between the two managers.
Die Information wurde vertraulich zwischen den beiden Managern geteilt.
C1 noun /ˈvɔːrtɛks/

vortex

Strudel
Meaning
A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
Example
The plane was caught in a dangerous vortex of air.
Das Flugzeug wurde in einen gefährlichen Luftstrudel geraten.
C1 noun/verb /ˈbæntər/

banter

Späße
Meaning
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Example
The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.
Die Kollegen genossen ein wenig leichte Unterhaltung während des Treffens.
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

köstlich
Meaning
extremely tasty or delicious
Example
She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.
Sie backte einen köstlichen Schokoladenkuchen für die Party.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

wegwerfen
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
Sie entschied sich, die alten Kleider wegzuwerfen.
C1 noun /dɪˈlɪriəm/

delirium

Delirium
Meaning
An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.
Example
The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication.
Der Patient erlebte nach der Operation aufgrund starker Medikamente Delirium.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

kurvige und attraktive Frau
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
Die Schauspielerin wurde als fröhliche und kurvige Frau beschrieben.
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

Relevanz
Meaning
the quality of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The professor questioned the relevancy of the example to the topic.
Der Professor stellte die Relevanz des Beispiels für das Thema infrage.
C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

Leichentuch
Meaning
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
Example
The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.
Die Dorfbewohner bauten ein Leichentuch, um den Verstorbenen zu ehren.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛt/

quintet

Quintett
Meaning
A group of five people or things, especially musicians.
Example
The jazz quintet performed beautifully.
Das Jazz-Quintett spielte wunderschön.
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

verstehen
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
Es ist schwierig, das Ausmaß der Katastrophe zu begreifen.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

ein Stück Ziegelstein; scharfe Kritik oder Zensur
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
Die wütenden Demonstranten warfen Ziegelsteine gegen die Fenster des Gebäudes.
A2 noun /spɔːt/

sport

Sport
Meaning
an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment
Example
Football is a popular sport around the world.
Fußball ist ein beliebter Sport auf der ganzen Welt.
A2 noun /lɪst/

List

Liste
Meaning
a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other
Example
Make a list of things you need to buy.
Erstellen Sie eine Liste der Dinge, die Sie kaufen müssen.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

bewusstsein
Meaning
The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.
Example
Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.
Meditation hilft, das Bewusstsein und die Klarheit des Denkens zu verbessern.
B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

Sitzungen, Besprechungen, Zeitraum
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.
Example
The sessions lasted for three hours.
Die Sitzungen dauerten drei Stunden.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

Meinungsverschiedenheit
Meaning
a failure to agree or a difference in opinion
Example
Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.
Ihre Meinungsverschiedenheit über das Thema führte zu einer Verzögerung des Projekts.
C2 noun /pərˈdɪʃən/

perdition

Glück
Meaning
A state of eternal spiritual ruin, often referring to hell or damnation.
Example
The preacher warned that greed would lead to perdition.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /rɪˌsɛptɪˈvɪti/

receptivity

Empfänglichkeit
Meaning
The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.
Example
Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project.
Ihre Empfänglichkeit für neue Ideen half, das Projekt zu verbessern.
B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

tiefsee
Meaning
The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.
Example
Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.
Viele Tiefseetiere erzeugen Biolumineszenz, um zu überleben.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛmbəl/

dissemble

vorgetäuschen
Meaning
to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend
Example
He tried to dissemble his anger with a forced smile.
Er versuchte, seinen Ärger mit einem erzwungenen Lächeln zu verbergen.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərbaɪ/

Near-by

in der Nähe; nah
Meaning
close to; not far away; in the neighborhood
Example
There is a grocery store nearby.
Es gibt einen Lebensmittelgeschäft in der Nähe.
B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

grüne Energie
Meaning
Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.
Example
Green energy reduces environmental harm.
Grüne Energie reduziert den Umweltschaden.
A1 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪmz/

Sometimes

manchmal
Meaning
at times; occasionally; now and then
Example
Sometimes I go for a walk in the evening.
Manchmal gehe ich am Abend spazieren.
B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

dehnen
Meaning
to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider
Example
Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.
Sportler dehnen ihre Muskeln vor dem Training.
A2 noun /ˈʌn.jən/

Onion

Zwiebel
Meaning
a round vegetable with a strong taste and smell, made up of many layers
Example
I need to chop some onions for the curry recipe.
Ich muss einige Zwiebeln für das Curry-Rezept hacken.
C1 adjective /məˈkɑː.brə/

Macabre

makaber
Meaning
disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying
Example
The horror movie had a macabre atmosphere.
Der Horrorfilm hatte eine makabre Atmosphäre.
A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

schlagen
Meaning
to strike; to reach a target
Example
He hit the ball with the bat.
Er hat den Ball mit dem Schläger geschlagen.
C2 noun /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/

animadversion

Kritik
Meaning
Strong criticism or censure.
Example
The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public.
Die Politik zog schwere Kritik von der Öffentlichkeit an.
B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

reformator
Meaning
a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions
Example
The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.
Der soziale Reformator widmete sein Leben der Verbesserung der Bildung für alle Kinder.
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.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

irradikabel
Meaning
not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely
Example
The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.
Die Liebe einer Mutter zu ihrem Kind ist irradikabel.
A2 noun /pen stænd/

Pen stand

Stifthalter
Meaning
a container or holder designed to keep pens, pencils, and other writing instruments organized
Example
He organized his pens in the pen stand on his desk.
Er organisierte seine Stifte im Stifthalter auf seinem Schreibtisch.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

missgünstig
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
Die missgünstigen Bemerkungen des Managers verursachten Spannungen unter den Mitarbeitern.
C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

fantasievoll, unrealistisch
Meaning
overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical
Example
The story was too fanciful to be true.
Die Geschichte war zu fantasievoll, um wahr zu sein.
A1 adjective /oʊld/

old

alt
Meaning
having lived for a long time; not new or young
Example
He still drives his old car.
Er fährt immer noch sein altes Auto.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

disabuse

korrigieren
Meaning
To free someone from a false belief or misconception.
Example
The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.
Der Lehrer versuchte, die Schüler von ihrem Missverständnis zu befreien.
B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

schwebend
Meaning
remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely
Example
The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.
Das Boot schwebte sanft auf dem ruhigen See.
C1 noun /ɡeɪl/

Gale

Sturm; starker Wind mit einer Stärke von 7 bis 10 auf der Beaufort-Skala
Meaning
a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale
Example
The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.
Die Fischerboote kehrten früh in den Hafen zurück, weil der Sturm näher kam.
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst/

pugilist

Boxer
Meaning
A professional or skilled boxer.
Example
The pugilist entered the ring with confidence.
Der Boxer betrat den Ring mit Selbstvertrauen.
C2 adjective /ˌɪmpɪˈkjuːniəs/

impecunious

arm
Meaning
Having little or no money; poor.
Example
He grew up in an impecunious family.
Er wuchs in einer armen Familie auf.
C2 /laɪð/

lithe

geschmeidig und anmutig
Meaning
thin, supple, and graceful in movement
Example
The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.
Die geschmeidige Tänzerin fesselte das Publikum mit ihren anmutigen Drehungen.
B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

category

kategorie
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
Bücher sind in der Bibliothek nach Kategorien geordnet.
A2 conjunction /ˈwɛðər/

whether

ob
Meaning
used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives
Example
I don’t know whether I should go.
Ich weiß nicht, ob ich gehen soll.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

demonstrative

ausdrucksvoll
Meaning
openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion
Example
She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends.
Sie war sehr ausdrucksvoll mit ihrer Zuneigung zu ihren Freunden.
A1 adverb /wen/

When

wann
Meaning
at what time; at the time that; during the time that
Example
When will you arrive at the station?
Wann wirst du am Bahnhof ankommen?
B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

Echo; Widerhall
Meaning
a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation
Example
His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.
Seine Stimme erzeugte ein klares Echo in der leeren Kathedrale.
C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

mit erhabenem Design verzieren
Meaning
to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern
Example
The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.
Die Einladungskarte war mit goldenen Buchstaben geprägt.
A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

Ehefrau
Meaning
a woman who is married to someone
Example
She is the wife of the famous author.
Sie ist die Ehefrau des berühmten Autors.
B1 noun ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn

recognition

Anerkennung
Meaning
Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something; appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability.
Example
He earned recognition after years of struggle.
Er erlangte Anerkennung nach Jahren des Kampfes.
B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

kleiden
Meaning
to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing
Example
She clothed the baby in warm garments.
Sie kleidete das Baby in warme Kleidung.
C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

patrizier
Meaning
A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.
Example
The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.
Die Patrizierfamilien Roms übten großen Einfluss auf die Politik aus.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

Kurkuma-Pulver
Meaning
ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties
Example
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.
Fügen Sie eine Prise Kurkuma-Pulver zum Curry hinzu, um Farbe und Geschmack zu verleihen.