C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

Meaning

a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness

Example

Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.

Astronomen entdeckten eine neue Nova im Sternbild.

C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

verwirren

Meaning

To confuse or puzzle someone.

Example

The complex instructions bemused the new employees.

Die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrten die neuen Mitarbeiter.

C1 noun /ˈviːəməns/

Vehemence

Vehemenz; Intensität der Gefühle oder Ausdrucksweise

Meaning

great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression; passionate conviction

Example

He argued with such vehemence that everyone was surprised.

Er diskutierte mit solcher Vehemenz, dass jeder überrascht war.

B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

unheilvoll

Meaning

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Example

The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.

Das verlassene Haus hatte eine unheilvolle Atmosphäre.

C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

Sommersprosse

Meaning

a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun

Example

Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.

Ihr Gesicht war bedeckt mit süßen Sommersprossen, die jedes Jahr im Sommer auftauchten.

B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

umleiten

Meaning

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Example

The police diverted traffic to a side road.

Die Polizei leitete den Verkehr auf eine Nebenstraße um.

B2 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

göttlich; heilig; göttergleich; in Verbindung mit Gott oder einer Gottheit

Meaning

heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity

Example

The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.

Die göttliche Schönheit des Sonnenuntergangs raubte ihnen den Atem.

A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

Nachbar; daneben

Meaning

a person who lives near or next to another person

Example

My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.

Mein Nachbar ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.

C2 noun /ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/

vivisection

die Praxis, Operationen an lebenden Tieren für wissenschaftliche Forschung durchzuführen

Meaning

the practice of performing operations on live animals for scientific research

Example

Vivisection has long been a controversial topic among scientists and animal rights activists.

Vivisektion ist seit langem ein umstrittenes Thema unter Wissenschaftlern und Tierrechtsaktivisten.

C1 adjective /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

polarized

polarisiert

Meaning

divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions

Example

The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change.

Die Debatte polarisierte die Gemeinschaft über das Thema Klimawandel.

C2 noun /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

iridescence

irideszierender Glanz

Meaning

a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow

Example

The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence.

Die Flügel des Schmetterlings schimmerten mit irideszierendem Glanz.

C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

Selbstgenuss

Meaning

The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.

Example

His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.

Sein Wochenende des Selbstgenusses beinhaltete das Essen von Süßigkeiten und das Ansehen von Filmen ohne Unterbrechung.

B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

Qual; Leid

Meaning

severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish

Example

The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.

Der Gefangene ertrug jahrelange Qualen in Einzelhaft.

C2 adjective /rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

referable

referierbar

Meaning

able to be related or directed to something

Example

The issue is referable to the new policy changes.

Das Problem ist auf die neuen Politikänderungen referierbar.

B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

Kanal; Wasserstraße; Mittel;

Meaning

a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication

Example

The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.

Der Nachrichtensender lieferte eine Live-Berichterstattung über das wichtige Ereignis.

A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

Plakat

Meaning

a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something

Example

They put up a movie poster outside the theater.

Sie haben ein Filmplakat draußen am Kino aufgehängt.

C1 noun /ˈhʌbʌb/

hubbub

lärm

Meaning

a loud noise caused by a crowd of people talking or shouting

Example

There was a hubbub in the market as the sale began.

Es gab einen Lärm auf dem Markt, als der Verkauf begann.

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/

perspiration

Schwitzen

Meaning

The process of sweating.

Example

Heavy exercise causes perspiration.

Schweres Training verursacht Schwitzen.

C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

ein Dummkopf

Meaning

a foolish or gullible person

Example

They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.

Sie behandelten ihn wie einen Dummkopf, der nichts Komplexes verstehen konnte.

C2 verb /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

entwine

verwickeln

Meaning

to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved

Example

The vines entwine around the old fence.

Die Reben wickeln sich um den alten Zaun.

B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

Cashewnüsse

Meaning

kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking

Example

Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.

Cashewnüsse werden oft in indischen Süßigkeiten und Currys verwendet.

B1 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

was jemand verdient, besonders Strafe oder Belohnung

Meaning

what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward

Example

He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.

Er hat schließlich seine verdiente Strafe für das Schummeln in der Prüfung bekommen.

C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

Meaning

Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.

Der Vortrag war ein auraler Eindruck, ebenso wie ein intellektueller.

B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

deaktivieren

Meaning

to make something unable to function or operate

Example

The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.

Der Techniker hat das Alarmsystem vorübergehend deaktiviert.

A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

Gewohnheit

Meaning

A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

Example

Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.

Augenreiben ist eine schädliche Gewohnheit.

C1 adverb /ˈɪnwərdli/

inwardly

innerlich

Meaning

In the mind or spirit; not outwardly visible.

Example

She smiled outwardly but inwardly she was worried.

Sie lächelte äußerlich, aber innerlich war sie besorgt.

C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

schalldicht; verhindert das Eindringen oder Austreten von Schall

Meaning

impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving

Example

The recording studio has sound-proof walls.

Das Aufnahmestudio hat schalldichte Wände.

C2 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

acetat

Meaning

a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film

Example

The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.

Das Unternehmen stellt Acetatfasern für Kleidung her.

A2 noun rɪˈsɜːtʃ

research

Forschung

Meaning

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Example

Research on radio waves began earlier in India.

Forschung über Funkwellen begann früher in Indien.

A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

Himmel

Meaning

the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth

Example

The sky is blue today.

Der Himmel ist heute blau.

B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

mündlich; bezogen auf den Mund

Meaning

spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth

Example

The oral examination will test your speaking skills.

Die mündliche Prüfung wird Ihre Sprechfähigkeiten testen.

C1 verb /ɪˈroʊd/

erode

abtragen

Meaning

to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action

Example

The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.

Die Küstenlinie hat begonnen, sich durch ständige Wellen abzutragen.

B2 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

geräumig; weit

Meaning

having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable

Example

The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.

Das Haus hat ein geräumiges Wohnzimmer mit hohen Decken.

C1 noun /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

pediatrics

Pädiatrie

Meaning

the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children

Example

She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.

Sie entschied sich, nach der medizinischen Schule in Pädiatrie zu spezialisieren.

C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

Friseur

Meaning

a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards

Example

The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.

Der Friseur gab ihm einen perfekten Haarschnitt für seine Hochzeit.

B2 adjective /rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/

reliant

abhängig

Meaning

depending on someone or something for support

Example

The country is too reliant on imported goods.

Das Land ist zu abhängig von importierten Waren.

C2 noun /ˈkruːɪt/

cruet

kleiner Behälter

Meaning

a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table

Example

She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.

Sie füllte den Cruet mit Olivenöl für den Salat.

B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

kalt; scharfe Paprika;

Meaning

noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice

Example

The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.

Der Koch fügte roten Chili hinzu, um das Curry schärfer zu machen.

C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

Ausrüstung

Meaning

Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.

Example

The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.

Der Fischer trug seine ganze Angelausrüstung in einer großen Kiste.

B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

Botschaft

Meaning

the official residence or offices of an ambassador

Example

He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.

Er arbeitet in der französischen Botschaft in Dhaka.

B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

hingegeben

Meaning

devoted to a cause, task, or purpose

Example

She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.

Sie ist eine hingebungsvolle Lehrerin, die für ihre Schüler über sich hinausgeht.

C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

chaotischer Kampf

Meaning

A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.

Example

A melee broke out during the football match.

Während des Fußballspiels brach ein chaotischer Kampf aus.

B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

skeptisch; misstrauisch; der Wahrheit von etwas zweifelnd

Meaning

having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something

Example

Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.

Viele Wissenschaftler bleiben skeptisch gegenüber der neuen Theorie.

C1 verb /ɪnˈɡʌlf/

engulf

verschlingen

Meaning

to completely surround or cover something or someone

Example

The village was engulfed by floodwaters.

Das Dorf wurde von den Überschwemmungswasser verschlungen.

B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

Drehung; Rotation; Umdrehung

Meaning

the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn

Example

The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.

Die Rotation der Erde dauert 24 Stunden.

B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

experimentell

Meaning

based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing

Example

The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.

Die Wissenschaftler entwickelten ein experimentelles Medikament zur Behandlung von Krebs.

A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

unterstützen; sichern; zurückweichen

Meaning

to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward

Example

Please back up your files before updating the system.

Bitte sichern Sie Ihre Dateien, bevor Sie das System aktualisieren.

B1 noun /ˈviːzə/

visa

Visum

Meaning

an official authorization or permission to enter, leave, or stay in a country

Example

She applied for a visa to study abroad.

Sie beantragte ein Visum, um im Ausland zu studieren.

B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

centimeter

Zentimeter

Meaning

A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.

Example

The table is 120 centimeters long.

Der Tisch ist 120 Zentimeter lang.

A1 noun /sʌn/

son

Sohn

Meaning

a male child of a parent

Example

His son is very talented in music.

Sein Sohn ist sehr talentiert in Musik.

B2 noun /bent/

Bent

Neigung; Veranlagung

Meaning

a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something

Example

She has a natural bent for music and art.

Sie hat eine natürliche Neigung zu Musik und Kunst.

B1 noun /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/

Usefulness

Nützlichkeit

Meaning

the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness

Example

The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project.

Die Nützlichkeit dieses Werkzeugs wurde während des Projekts deutlich.

B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

Logistik

Meaning

The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.

Example

Logistics ensures timely delivery.

Logistik stellt die pünktliche Lieferung sicher.

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 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

räuberisch/ausbeuterisch

Meaning

Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.

Example

The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.

Der Raubvogel stürzte sich auf seine Beute.

C2 verb /ɪnˈtriːt/

entreat

bitten

Meaning

To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.

Example

She entreated him to stay a little longer.

Sie flehte ihn an, noch ein wenig länger zu bleiben.

C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtnəs/

incompleteness

Unvollständigkeit

Meaning

the state of not being complete or whole; lack of necessary parts or fullness

Example

The incompleteness of the report caused delays in the project.

Die Unvollständigkeit des Berichts verursachte Verzögerungen im Projekt.

C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

Trendsetter

Meaning

A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.

Example

The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.

Das Unternehmen wird als Trendsetter in der Technologiebranche angesehen.

B2 adjective /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Illiterate

analphabet; ungebildet; unwissend

Meaning

unable to read or write; lacking education

Example

The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.

Das Programm zielt darauf ab, analphabetische Erwachsene beim Lernen von Lesen und Schreiben zu unterstützen.

A1 adjective /bæd/

bad

schlecht

Meaning

not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality

Example

The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.

Die Milch riecht schlecht, also trink sie nicht.

B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

Anstand

Meaning

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

Example

She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.

Sie hatte den Anstand, sich sofort für ihren Fehler zu entschuldigen.

C2 noun /ɪɡˈzækʃən/

exaction

Erpressung

Meaning

the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly

Example

The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions.

Die Bauern litten unter den schweren Erpressungen des Königs.

C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/

insertion

Einfügung

Meaning

the action of inserting something into something else

Example

The insertion of the new data was completed successfully.

Die Einfügung der neuen Daten wurde erfolgreich abgeschlossen.

C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

Arboretum

Meaning

a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display

Example

We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.

Wir haben das Arboretum der Stadt besucht, um mehr über exotische Bäume zu erfahren.

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.

B1 verb /floʊt/

float

schwimmen

Meaning

to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking

Example

The boat began to float gently down the river.

Das Boot begann, sanft den Fluss hinunter zu schwimmen.

C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

vorletzte

Meaning

second to the last in a sequence or series

Example

She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.

Sie beendete das vorletzte Kapitel, bevor sie ins Bett ging.

C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

authentifizieren

Meaning

To prove or show that something is genuine or true.

Example

The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.

Die Bank verwendet fortschrittliche Technologie, um Online-Transaktionen zu authentifizieren.

B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

unbekannt; fremd

Meaning

not known or recognized; strange

Example

The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.

Die Stadt war mir fremd, da ich noch nie zuvor dort gewesen war.

C1 adjective ɪnˈkʌm.bənt

incumbent

verpflichtend

Meaning

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

Example

It is incumbent upon all citizens to obey the law.

Es ist für alle Bürger verpflichtend, das Gesetz zu befolgen.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

unbedeutend

Meaning

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

Example

She often gets upset over the most petty things.

Sie regt sich oft über die unbedeutendsten Dinge auf.

C2 adjective /ˈpjuːɪsənt/

puissant

mächtig

Meaning

having great power or influence; mighty

Example

The king was a puissant ruler whose word was law.

Der König war ein mächtiger Herrscher, dessen Wort Gesetz war.

C2 adjective /ˈviːnəl/

venal

bestechlich

Meaning

willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt

Example

The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt.

Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, bestechlich und korrupt zu sein.

C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

Schlucht

Meaning

A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.

Example

The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.

Der Fluss grub eine tiefe Schlucht durch die Berge.

C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

Verdampfer

Meaning

a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation

Example

She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.

Sie benutzte einen Verdampfer, um ihren Husten zu lindern.

C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

Gouvernante

Meaning

an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families

Example

The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.

Die junge Dame wurde während des Festivals von einer Duéna begleitet.

B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

fehlerhaft

Meaning

having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality

Example

The flawed design of the car led to a recall.

Das fehlerhafte Design des Autos führte zu einem Rückruf.

C2 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/

gerontocracy

Gerontokratie

Meaning

A system of government or control by old people.

Example

The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders.

Das Land wurde als eine Gerontokratie angesehen, die von älteren Führern dominiert wurde.

B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

potenziell

Meaning

with the possibility of becoming something in the future

Example

This project is potentially a huge success.

Dieses Projekt ist potenziell ein großer Erfolg.

C1 noun ˈfæl.ə.si

fallacy

Täuschung, Irrglaube, falsche Argumentation

Meaning

False belief, misconception, false reasoning.

Example

The idea that success comes easy is a fallacy.

Die Vorstellung, dass Erfolg einfach kommt, ist eine Täuschung.

B2 verb /ˈfæsən/

fasten

befestigen

Meaning

To attach or secure something firmly in place

Example

Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.

Bitte schnallen Sie sich vor dem Start des Flugzeugs an.

C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

Amnestie

Meaning

An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.

Example

The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.

Die Regierung kündigte eine Amnestie für alle politischen Gefangenen an.

C2 noun /ˈtæmbər/ or /ˈtɪmbər/

timbre

Klangfarbe

Meaning

The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.

Example

Her voice had a warm timbre that soothed the audience.

Ihre Stimme hatte eine warme Klangfarbe, die das Publikum beruhigte.

B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

Schongarer

Meaning

an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures

Example

I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.

Ich habe das Huhn und das Gemüse vor der Arbeit in den Schongarer gelegt.

C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

lautstarker Party

Meaning

A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.

Example

They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.

Sie waren nach einer Nacht der wilden lautstarken Party erschöpft.

B1 adverb /ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/

temporarily

vorübergehend

Meaning

for a limited time; not permanently

Example

The road is closed temporarily for repairs.

Die Straße ist vorübergehend wegen Reparaturen gesperrt.

C2 verb /ˈmɒtl/

mottle

gesprenkelt

Meaning

To mark with spots or patches of color.

Example

The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown.

Die Blätter waren mit gelben und braunen Flecken übersät.

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

imposing

imposant

Meaning

having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding

Example

The castle is an imposing structure overlooking the valley.

Das Schloss ist eine imposante Struktur, die das Tal überblickt.

C2 noun ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

harborage

Unterschlupf

Meaning

A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.

Example

Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed.

Schädlinge benötigen einen Unterschlupf, um zu überleben und sich fortzupflanzen.

C1 adjective /freɪl/

frail

zerbrechlich

Meaning

Physically weak and delicate.

Example

The old man was too frail to walk without help.

Der alte Mann war zu zerbrechlich, um ohne Hilfe zu gehen.

A2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪvərɪt/

favorite

Lieblings

Meaning

Preferred over all others; something or someone especially liked.

Example

Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor.

Schokolade ist mein Lieblingseisgeschmack.

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

irreparabel

Meaning

Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.

Example

The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.

Der Schaden an dem alten Manuskript war irreparabel.

B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

alltäglich

Meaning

ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found

Example

Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.

Smartphones sind im modernen Leben alltäglich geworden.

B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

Sektor

Meaning

a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry

Example

The technology sector is growing rapidly.

Der Technologiesektor wächst schnell.

B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

Erwärmung

Meaning

The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.

Example

Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.

Das Erwärmen beschleunigt sich aufgrund von Treibhausgasen.

B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

ätherisch / Antenne

Meaning

As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.

Example

The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.

Der Pilot führte eine erstaunliche ätherische Manöver durch.

B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

irakisch

Meaning

relating to Iraq or its people

Example

The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.

Die irakische Kultur ist reich und vielfältig.

B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

streben

Meaning

to have a strong desire to achieve something

Example

Many students aspire to study abroad.

Viele Studenten streben danach, im Ausland zu studieren.

C1 adjective /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Contagious

ansteckend; übertragbar

Meaning

likely to spread to and affect others; infectious

Example

Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.

Ihr Lachen ist ansteckend und bringt jeden zum Lächeln.

C1 noun /stɑːr fruːts/

Star Fruits

Sternfrüchte

Meaning

yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste

Example

When you slice star fruits, they look like beautiful yellow stars on your plate.

Wenn man Sternfrüchte schneidet, sehen sie wie schöne gelbe Sterne auf deinem Teller aus.

C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

Tauschsystem

Meaning

A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.

Example

Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.

Antike Zivilisationen benutzten das Tauschsystem für den Handel.

A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

Boxen

Meaning

the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box

Example

He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.

Er trainiert hart für einen Boxkampf.

C1 verb /rɪˈtælieɪt/

retaliate

rächen

Meaning

to make an attack in return for a similar attack

Example

The army retaliated after the enemy attack.

Die Armee rächte sich nach dem feindlichen Angriff.

C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

missverstehen

Meaning

to understand or explain something wrongly

Example

He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.

Er missverstand ihr Schweigen als Zustimmung.

C2 noun /ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/

negligee

leichter Seidenbademantel

Meaning

A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.

Example

She wore a silk negligee before going to bed.

Sie trug einen Seidenbademantel, bevor sie ins Bett ging.

B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

ausstellen

Meaning

To display or show publicly; something put on display.

Example

The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.

Das Museum wird antike Artefakte ausstellen.

C1 noun /trɔːf/

trough

Tränkebecken, Tiefpunkt

Meaning

A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.

Example

The cows drank water from the wooden trough.

Die Kühe tranken Wasser aus der Holztränke.

C2 noun /ˌkiː.təʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

ketogenesis

Prozess der Ketonproduktion

Meaning

The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.

Example

Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.

Ketogenese tritt während des Fastens oder bei kohlenhydratarmen Diäten auf.

B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

verschieben

Meaning

to delay something to a later time

Example

The meeting was postponed until next week.

Das Treffen wurde auf die nächste Woche verschoben.

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 /ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

foreshore

Ufer

Meaning

The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks

Example

Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.

Kinder spielten am Ufer, sammelten Muscheln.

B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

signifikant

Meaning

in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect

Example

The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.

Die Wirtschaft hat sich in den letzten zehn Jahren signifikant verbessert.

B2 verb /fraʊn/

frown

die Stirn runzeln

Meaning

to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration

Example

She frowned when she heard the bad news.

Sie runzelte die Stirn, als sie die schlechte Nachricht hörte.

C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

widerlegen, die Falschheit von etwas aufdecken

Meaning

Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).

Example

Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.

Wissenschaftler widerlegten den Mythos, dass Impfstoffe Autismus verursachen.

B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

Vorliebe

Meaning

a greater liking for one alternative over another or others

Example

She has a preference for classical music over pop music.

Sie hat eine Vorliebe für klassische Musik gegenüber Popmusik.

C1 noun prəˈpɛn.sə.ti

propensity

Neigung oder natürliche Tendenz

Meaning

An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Example

He has a propensity for taking risks in business.

Er hat eine Neigung, in Geschäften Risiken einzugehen.

C1 noun /ˈkɪləˌwɒt/

kilowatt

Kilowatt

Meaning

a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts

Example

The generator produces ten kilowatts of electricity.

Der Generator erzeugt zehn Kilowatt Strom.

B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

Innovation

Meaning

The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.

Example

Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.

Innovation treibt Lösungen für globale Herausforderungen voran.

C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

bedrängen / nötigen

Meaning

To intimidate or bully someone into doing something

Example

The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.

Der Anwalt versuchte, den Zeugen zu bedrängen.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

unfreundlich

Meaning

not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude

Example

The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.

Der Ladenbesitzer wirkte auf neue Kunden unfreundlich.