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C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

pflanze mit Brennhaaren, die beim Berühren Reizungen verursachen
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
Er hat versehentlich die Brennnessel berührt und ein scharfes Brennen gespürt.
A2 noun ˌedʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən

education

Bildung
Meaning
The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
Example
Quality education is key to progress.
Qualitätsbildung ist der Schlüssel zum Fortschritt.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend

ehrwürdig, Pfarrer
Meaning
A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.
Example
The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church.
Der Reverend hielt eine inspirierende Predigt in der Kirche.
C2 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bəl

imperturbable

unerschütterlich
Meaning
Unable to be upset or excited; not easily disturbed.
Example
His imperturbable nature made him a great leader.
Seine unerschütterliche Natur machte ihn zu einem großartigen Führer.
C2 noun /tɛkˈnɒɡrəfi/

technography

Technographie
Meaning
the descriptive study or writing about the practical arts, technologies, or technical methods of a society
Example
The anthropologist specialized in technography to understand indigenous tool-making traditions.
Der Anthropologe spezialisierte sich auf Technographie, um die indigenen Traditionen der Werkzeugherstellung zu verstehen.
C1 verb /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

domesticate

domestizieren
Meaning
to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use
Example
Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.
Menschen domestizierten Hunde vor Tausenden von Jahren.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

brimstone

Schwefel
Meaning
Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.
Example
The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone to warn the congregation.
Der Prediger sprach von Feuer und Schwefel, um die Gemeinde zu warnen.
C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

praktikabel
Meaning
able to be done or put into practice successfully
Example
The plan is not practicable without more resources.
Der Plan ist nicht praktikabel ohne mehr Ressourcen.
A2 noun kɒsts

Costs

Kosten
Meaning
An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.
Example
Reducing costs improves profit margins.
Die Reduzierung der Kosten verbessert die Gewinnmargen.
A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

Sicherheit
Meaning
condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury
Example
The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.
Das Unternehmen stellt die Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz über alles andere.
B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

fortfahren
Meaning
to continue with a course of action; to move forward
Example
Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.
Lassen Sie uns mit der Besprechung wie geplant fortfahren.
C1 verb /paʊt/

pout

Schmollen
Meaning
to push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or sulkiness
Example
The child began to pout when he didn’t get the toy.
Das Kind begann zu schmollen, als es das Spielzeug nicht bekam.
C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

mit Kleidung oder Stil verbunden
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
Seine sartorialen Entscheidungen waren immer im Trend und wurden bewundert.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

Ahne
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
Er spricht oft mit großem Respekt über seine Vorfahren.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

Untertitel
Meaning
a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph
Example
The caption under the photo explained who the people were.
Der Untertitel unter dem Foto erklärte, wer die Personen waren.
A2 noun /ˈsuː.pəˌmɑː.kɪt/

supermarket

supermarkt
Meaning
a large self-service store selling food and household goods
Example
She went to the supermarket to buy groceries.
Sie ging zum Supermarkt, um Lebensmittel zu kaufen.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

Organisator
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
Sie war die Hauptorganisatorin der internationalen Konferenz.
A2 adjective /ˈnɪəˌbaɪ/

nearby

in der Nähe
Meaning
close to a particular place or person
Example
The nearest gas station is nearby.
Die nächste Tankstelle ist in der Nähe.
A2 noun /ˈɪər.ɪŋ/

Ear-ring

Ohrring
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe or ear
Example
Her diamond earrings caught everyone's attention.
Ihre Diamant-Ohrringe erregten die Aufmerksamkeit aller.
B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

wohnen
Meaning
to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
Example
They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.
Sie wohnen in einem kleinen Häuschen am See.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkiːɒsk/

kiosk

Kiosk
Meaning
A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.
Example
She bought a bottle of water from the kiosk near the station.
Sie kaufte eine Flasche Wasser am Kiosk in der Nähe des Bahnhofs.
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

Zeitschrift
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
Sie abonnierte eine wissenschaftliche Zeitschrift.
B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

einschränken / kontrollieren
Meaning
to restrain, control, or limit something
Example
The government took steps to curb inflation.
Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen, um die Inflation einzudämmen.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːndrəs/

laundress

Wäscherin
Meaning
A woman whose job is washing clothes and linens.
Example
The laundress delivered the freshly cleaned clothes to the household.
Die Wäscherin lieferte die frisch gewaschene Kleidung im Haushalt ab.
C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

Nutzungsrecht
Meaning
The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
Example
The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.
Der Mieter hatte das Nutzungsrecht des Landes, aber nicht das Eigentum.
A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

Nummer
Meaning
a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label
Example
She gave me her phone number.
Sie gab mir ihre Telefonnummer.
C1 noun /ˈdiːvə/

diva

berühmte Sängerin
Meaning
a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star
Example
The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd.
Die Pop-Diva trat mit ihrem neuesten Hit vor einer jubelnden Menge auf.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/

junket

Reise oder Feier
Meaning
A trip or celebration, often funded by someone else, usually for pleasure or promotional purposes.
Example
The company organized a junket for journalists to promote their new resort.
Das Unternehmen organisierte eine Reise für Journalisten, um ihr neues Resort zu bewerben.
B1 verb /ɡræb/

grab

greifen
Meaning
To seize something quickly and firmly.
Example
He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away.
Er versuchte, den Ball zu greifen, bevor er wegrollte.
C2 adjective /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/

priggish

moralisch und selbstgerecht
Meaning
self-righteously moralistic and superior
Example
He came across as priggish when correcting everyone's manners.
Er wirkte moralisch und selbstgerecht, als er die Manieren aller korrigierte.
C1 noun /ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

Hailstorm

Hagelsturm
Meaning
a violent storm with hail falling from the sky
Example
The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot.
Der Hagelsturm beschädigte viele Autos im Parkhaus.
B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

Kommandant
Meaning
a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces
Example
The commander ordered his troops to advance.
Der Kommandant befahl seinen Truppen, vorzurücken.
C2 verb /ˈkænənaɪz/

canonize

kanonisieren
Meaning
To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.
Example
The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation.
Die Kirche hat den Märtyrer nach jahrelangen Untersuchungen kanonisiert.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔːf.ti/

Lofty

hoch; edel im Charakter; erhaben im Stil
Meaning
of great height; noble in character; elevated in style
Example
He has lofty ideals about making the world a better place.
Er hat hohe Ideale, um die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/

grandfather

Großvater
Meaning
the father of one's father or mother
Example
My grandfather tells us stories every evening.
Mein Großvater erzählt uns jeden Abend Geschichten.
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 /ˈlɑːrsəni/

larceny

Diebstahl
Meaning
The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.
Example
He was arrested for committing larceny at the store.
Er wurde festgenommen, weil er im Laden Diebstahl begangen hatte.
C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

grunzen
Meaning
to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance
Example
He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
Er grunzte, als er die schwere Kiste hob.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪndʒfɪn ˈleɪbiːoʊ/

Orangefin labeo

Orangeflossen-Labeo
Meaning
a freshwater fish species native to South Asian rivers, commonly found in Bangladesh and India
Example
The orangefin labeo is an important food fish in Bangladesh.
Der Orangeflossen-Labeo ist ein wichtiger Speisefisch in Bangladesch.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

unrein
Meaning
contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances
Example
The impure water caused health problems in the village.
Das unreine Wasser verursachte Gesundheitsprobleme im Dorf.
C1 noun /kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/

Calamity

Kalamität; Katastrophe
Meaning
an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster
Example
The earthquake was a terrible calamity that affected thousands of families.
Das Erdbeben war eine schreckliche Kalamität, die Tausende von Familien betroffen hat.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

Verräter
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
Der Spion wurde als Verräter seines Landes gebrandmarkt, nachdem er gefangen genommen wurde.
B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

progressiv
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
Sie hat progressive Ansichten über soziale Gerechtigkeit und Gleichheit.
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.
C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

entstellen
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance of something
Example
The fire disfigured the old building.
Das Feuer hat das alte Gebäude entstellt.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/

indestructible

unzerstörbar
Meaning
Impossible to destroy or break.
Example
The superhero's shield was said to be indestructible.
Es wurde gesagt, dass das Schild des Superhelden unzerstörbar war.
B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

Bucht
Meaning
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
Example
The boats are anchored in the bay.
Die Boote sind in der Bucht verankert.
B2 adjective ˌæn.tiˌdɪs.krɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən

anti-discrimination

anti-diskriminierend
Meaning
Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.
Example
The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.
Die anti-diskriminierende Bewegung war bahnbrechend.
B2 verb ɪmˈpoʊz

imposes

auferlegen
Meaning
To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.
Example
Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment.
Verschmutzung auferlegt schädliche Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt.
C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

flackern
Meaning
to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark
Example
The candle flickered in the wind.
Die Kerze flackerte im Wind.
A1 noun /stɑːr/

Star

Stern
Meaning
a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion
Example
Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.
Tausende von Sternen sind im klaren Nachthimmel sichtbar.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

tiefe Nachdenklichkeit
Meaning
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Example
She sat in contemplation before making her decision.
Sie saß in tiefer Nachdenklichkeit, bevor sie ihre Entscheidung traf.
C1 verb /ˈɪtəreɪt/

iterate

iterieren
Meaning
To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.
Example
The software team will iterate the design until it meets user needs.
Das Softwareteam wird das Design iterieren, bis es den Benutzeranforderungen entspricht.
B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

Denkmal
Meaning
A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.
Example
Thousands gather at the National Memorial.
Tausende versammeln sich am Nationaldenkmal.
C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

tendenziös
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
Der Artikel wurde für seinen tendenziösen Ton kritisiert.
B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

Bodyguard
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
Die Berühmtheit kam mit ihrem Bodyguard.
C1 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

abdominal
Meaning
relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)
Example
He complained of severe abdominal pain.
Er klagte über starke Bauchschmerzen.
B1 noun ˈkɒnsept

concept

Konzept
Meaning
An abstract idea or general notion
Example
The concept of chasing two rabbits teaches focus.
Das Konzept, zwei Hasen zu jagen, lehrt Fokus.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

Status
Meaning
the social or professional position or condition of someone or something
Example
His social status improved after the promotion.
Sein sozialer Status verbesserte sich nach der Beförderung.
C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

verlängern
Meaning
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
Example
Negotiations were protracted for several months.
Die Verhandlungen wurden über mehrere Monate hinweg verlängert.
C1 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

kastrieren
Meaning
To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.
Example
They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.
Sie entschieden sich, ihre Katze zu kastrieren, um mehr Kätzchen zu verhindern.
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

Diplomat
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
Der Diplomat verhandelte ein Friedensabkommen.
A2 verb /weɪst/

waste

verschwenden
Meaning
To use or spend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.
Example
Social media often leads to wasting valuable time.
Soziale Medien führen oft dazu, wertvolle Zeit zu verschwenden.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːrkɪt/

circuit

Kreis / elektrischer Weg
Meaning
A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.
Example
The runners completed the circuit around the park.
Die Läufer haben den Kreis rund um den Park beendet.
B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

Elend; extreme Armut; Leiden
Meaning
Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress
Example
The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.
Die arme Familie lebte in völliger Misere, nachdem sie ihr Zuhause verloren hatte.
C1 noun /kəˈmoʊʃən/

commotion

Aufruhr
Meaning
A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.
Example
The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.
Die plötzliche Aufregung auf dem Markt zog die Aufmerksamkeit aller auf sich.
C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

bettruhe
Meaning
confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity
Example
The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.
Der ältere Mann ist seit mehreren Monaten ans Bett gefesselt.
C1 noun kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

command economy

Kommandowirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.
Example
In a command economy, the government controls production and prices.
In einer Kommandowirtschaft kontrolliert der Staat Produktion und Preise.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

Antiquar
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
Der Antiquar verbrachte Jahre damit, seltene Manuskripte aus der mittelalterlichen Zeit zu sammeln.
C2 noun /kənˈkɔːrdəns/

concordance

Übereinstimmung
Meaning
Agreement; also an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book.
Example
There is a strong concordance between the two reports.
Es gibt eine starke Übereinstimmung zwischen den beiden Berichten.
C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

troposphäre
Meaning
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.
Example
The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.
Die Troposphäre ist der Ort, an dem Wetterphänomene auftreten.
B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

lindern
Meaning
to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious
Example
The medicine helped relieve his headache.
Das Medikament half, seinen Kopfschmerz zu lindern.
B1 noun /ˌvedʒəˈteəriən/

Vegetarian

Vegetarier
Meaning
a person who does not eat meat or fish; relating to vegetarians or vegetarianism
Example
She became a vegetarian for health and environmental reasons.
Sie wurde Vegetarierin aus gesundheitlichen und ökologischen Gründen.
B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

zur Seite; abseits; weg vom Hauptteil
Meaning
to one side; apart; away from the main part
Example
Please set your book aside and listen to me.
Bitte legen Sie Ihr Buch beiseite und hören Sie mir zu.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

anregen / schnell
Meaning
To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
Example
His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.
Seine Rede brachte das Publikum dazu, Fragen zu stellen.
B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

kontamination
Meaning
The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
Contamination of air leads to health issues.
Die Luftkontamination führt zu Gesundheitsproblemen.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

vintage

Vintage / klassisch
Meaning
Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.
Example
She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.
Sie trug ein Vintage-Kleid aus den 1950er Jahren.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrəˈtɔːri.oʊ/

oratorio

religiöse Musikkomposition
Meaning
A large-scale musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, usually on a sacred theme, performed without costumes or scenery.
Example
Handel's 'Messiah' is one of the most famous oratorios ever written.
Handels 'Messias' ist eines der bekanntesten Oratorien, die je geschrieben wurden.
C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

Opfergabe
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
Der Priester legte die Opfergabe während der Zeremonie auf den Altar.
C2 noun /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/

incubus

albtraumhafte Last
Meaning
An oppressive or nightmarish burden; in folklore, an evil spirit that lies upon sleeping people.
Example
Debt became an incubus that weighed heavily on the family.
Die Schulden wurden zu einer albtraumhaften Last, die schwer auf der Familie lastete.
A2 noun /əˈsɪstənt/

assistant

assistent
Meaning
a person who helps or supports another, often in a job
Example
She works as an assistant in a law firm.
Sie arbeitet als Assistentin in einer Anwaltskanzlei.
C1 adjective /vɜːrˈboʊs/

verbose

wortreich
Meaning
Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.
Example
His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.
Seine wortreiche Erklärung verwirrte das Publikum, anstatt das Problem zu klären.
C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

marginalisierte Individuen
Meaning
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
Example
Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.
Marginalisierte Individuen stehen oft vor großen Herausforderungen.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

widerlich
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting
Example
The smell of the garbage was revolting.
Der Geruch des Mülls war widerlich.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

litanei
Meaning
a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer
Example
The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.
Der Politiker gab eine lange Liste von Versprechungen während des Wahlkampfs.
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.
C1 noun /ləˈɡuːn/

lagoon

Lagune
Meaning
A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.
Example
We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon.
Wir schwammen in den ruhigen Gewässern der Lagune.
C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

Stylus
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
Sie benutzte einen Stylus, um auf ihrem Tablet zu zeichnen.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

verschieden
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
Der Laden verkauft Früchte, Kleidung und verschiedene Artikel.
C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

Konvoi
Meaning
a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection
Example
The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.
Der Militärkonvoi zog bei Morgengrauen durch die Wüste.
B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

Zitat; Kostenangebot
Meaning
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services
Example
The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.
Der Artikel begann mit einem berühmten Zitat von Shakespeare.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

understate

herunterspielen
Meaning
To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.
Example
He tends to understate his achievements.
Er neigt dazu, seine Erfolge herunterzuspielen.
B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

Wortbildung
Meaning
the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language
Example
Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.
Die Wortbildung ist ein Teil der Linguistik.
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əns/

congruence

Kongruenz
Meaning
Harmony, compatibility and agreement between different elements.
Example
The congruence between their ideas made collaboration easy.
Die Kongruenz zwischen ihren Ideen machte die Zusammenarbeit einfach.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrðərəns/

furtherance

Förderung
Meaning
The advancement or promotion of something.
Example
The new policy was introduced in furtherance of social justice.
Die neue Politik wurde zur Förderung der sozialen Gerechtigkeit eingeführt.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

Sonnenuntergang
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
Der romantische Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel in goldenen Farben.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

Milchtopf
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
Sie goss frische Milch aus dem Milchtopf in ihr Glas.
A1 noun /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

shopping

Einkaufen
Meaning
the activity of going to shops to buy things
Example
She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes.
Sie verbrachte den Nachmittag mit Shopping für Kleidung.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

tertiär
Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
Er absolviert sein tertiäres Studium an der Universität.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

großzügig
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
Sie spendete großzügig Geld, um den Armen zu helfen.
C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

Antidot
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.
Example
The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.
Der Arzt verabreichte schnell ein Antidot gegen das Schlangenvenom.
C1 adjective/noun nɪˈmɒn.ɪk

mnemonic

mnemonisches Gerät, Technik zum Erinnern
Meaning
Assisting or intended to assist memory; a device or technique to aid memory.
Example
A mnemonic device helps students remember complex concepts.
Ein mnemotechnisches Gerät hilft den Schülern, komplexe Konzepte zu merken.
B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

multiplizieren
Meaning
to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication
Example
The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
Die Bakterien vermehren sich schnell unter warmen Bedingungen.
B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

Teamkollege
Meaning
a member of the same team
Example
He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.
Er gratulierte seinem Teamkollegen nach dem Tor.
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

subtrahieren
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
Wenn du 5 von 10 abziehst, bekommst du 5.
B1 noun; gerund /ˈnɪtɪŋ/

knitting

Stricken
Meaning
the craft or activity of making fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles; the act of forming something closely or firmly together
Example
She spends her evenings knitting scarves for her family.
Sie verbringt ihre Abende mit Stricken für ihre Familie.
B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

Umschlag
Meaning
a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document
Example
She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.
Sie versiegelte den Brief in einem Umschlag und schickte ihn ab.
B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

Jahrzehnt
Meaning
A period of ten years.
Example
The country has changed a lot in the past decade.
Das Land hat sich im letzten Jahrzehnt stark verändert.
B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

schlüpfen
Meaning
to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan
Example
The bird will hatch from its egg soon.
Der Vogel wird bald aus seinem Ei schlüpfen.
A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

Sonne
Meaning
the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf und geht im Westen unter.
C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

Umfang
Meaning
the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area
Example
The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.
Die Soldaten bewachten den Umfang des Lagers.
B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

Annahmen
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
Seine Annahmen über das Projekt waren völlig falsch.
A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

Januar
Meaning
the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
January is often the coldest month of the year.
Der Januar ist oft der kälteste Monat.
B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

lavendel
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
Das Lavendelfeld füllte die Luft mit seinem süßen, beruhigenden Duft.
C1 noun /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/

affinity

affinität
Meaning
A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
Example
She has an affinity for classical music.
Sie hat eine Affinität zur klassischen Musik.
C1 adjective /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

treacherous

verräterisch
Meaning
Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.
Example
The treacherous road made driving difficult.
Die verräterische Straße machte das Fahren schwierig.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

bewusst
Meaning
Having knowledge or being aware of something.
Example
He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.
Er war sich der Risiken bewusst, bevor er das Projekt startete.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

entrench

verankern
Meaning
To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.
Example
The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation.
Das Unternehmen hat seine Position auf dem Markt durch Innovation gefestigt.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

infringe

verletzen
Meaning
To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.
Example
Copying this software without permission will infringe copyright laws.
Das Kopieren dieser Software ohne Erlaubnis wird gegen das Urheberrecht verstoßen.