C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

verschleiern, unklar machen, verwirren

Meaning

Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.

Example

Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.

Politiker verschleiern oft Fakten, um die Menschen zu täuschen.

A1 verb, noun /mɪs/

miss

verpassen / fehlen

Meaning

to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something

Example

I really miss my family when I travel abroad.

Ich vermisse meine Familie, wenn ich ins Ausland reise.

C1 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

leicht erregbar, übel oder angewidert

Meaning

easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted

Example

She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.

Sie fühlte sich übel, als sie Blut sah.

C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

Destillateur

Meaning

A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.

Example

The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.

Der Destillateur brachte letztes Jahr eine neue Whisky-Marke auf den Markt.

C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

abwertend

Meaning

Expressing contempt or disapproval.

Example

He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.

Er benutzte abwertende Begriffe, um seine Gegner zu beleidigen.

C1 verb /ˈɡlɒs.oʊ.vər/

glossover

unter den Teppich kehren

Meaning

an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something

Example

He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting.

Er versuchte, seine Fehler während des Treffens unter den Teppich zu kehren.

C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

abkratzen

Meaning

to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing

Example

He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.

Er hat seine Schuhe auf dem Bürgersteig abgewetzt.

C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

disobedience

Ungehorsam

Meaning

failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority

Example

The child's disobedience worried his parents.

Der Ungehorsam des Kindes besorgte seine Eltern.

C1 verb /ˈʌndərkʌt/

undercut

Preis senken, schwächen

Meaning

to sell at a lower price than a competitor; to weaken or undermine something

Example

The company tried to undercut its rivals by offering lower prices.

Das Unternehmen versuchte, seine Konkurrenten zu undercutten, indem es niedrigere Preise anbot.

C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

irrepressible

unaufhaltsam

Meaning

Impossible to control or restrain.

Example

She had an irrepressible urge to laugh during the speech.

Sie konnte ihre unaufhaltsame Lust zu lachen während der Rede nicht verbergen.

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.

C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

süßer Likör

Meaning

A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.

Example

She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.

Sie servierte ein kleines Glas Kirschlikör nach dem Abendessen.

B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

grashüpfer

Meaning

a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants

Example

The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.

Der Grashüpfer sprang von einem Blatt zum anderen.

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

instabil; zitternd; unzuverlässig; schwach

Meaning

unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak

Example

His voice was shaky with nervousness.

Seine Stimme war vor Nervosität zitternd.

C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

unattraktiv

Meaning

not attractive or appealing in appearance

Example

Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.

Trotz seines unattraktiven Aussehens war er sehr freundlich und intelligent.

C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

soziale Kompetenz

Meaning

The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.

Example

She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.

Sie hat die heikle Situation mit bemerkenswertem savoir-faire gemeistert.

B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

auftauchen

Meaning

to begin to exist or to happen

Example

Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.

Probleme können auftreten, wenn Sie nicht im Voraus planen.

C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

Infektionskrankheit des Viehs

Meaning

An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.

Example

The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.

Der Bauer verlor viele Kühe während des Ausbruchs von Murrain.

C2 noun /mʌsk/

Musk

moschus

Meaning

a strong-smelling substance secreted by certain animals, used in perfumes and traditional medicine

Example

The perfume contained natural musk that gave it an exotic fragrance.

Das Parfüm enthielt natürlichen Moschus, der ihm einen exotischen Duft verlieh.

C2 adjective /ˌʌn.rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ət/

unregenerate

widerstandsfähig

Meaning

Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.

Example

He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress.

Er blieb ein unnachgiebiger Gegner des Fortschritts.

C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

himmlisch

Meaning

Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.

Example

The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.

Das Gemälde fing eine himmlische Schönheit ein, die sich jenseits der Welt fühlte.

C1 verb, noun /ɡɔːrdʒ/

gorge

gierig essen / enge Schlucht zwischen Bergen

Meaning

to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills

Example

They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike.

Sie stopften sich nach der Wanderung mit Pizza voll.

C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Repugnant

abstoßend; widerlich; ekelhaft

Meaning

extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike

Example

The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.

Die Idee, seinen Eltern zu lügen, war ihm abstoßend.

B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

flehen

Meaning

to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court

Example

She pleaded for mercy.

Sie flehte um Gnade.

A2 noun /ˈkæm.əl/

Camel

kamel

Meaning

a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places

Example

The camel walked slowly across the desert sand.

Das Kamel ging langsam über den Wüstensand.

B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

gelehrt

Meaning

having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching

Example

She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.

Sie ist eine gelehrte Historikerin.

B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

Speichen / sprach

Meaning

As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.

Example

The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.

Der Fahrradspeiche war nach dem Unfall verbogen.

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.

C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

bellen

Meaning

making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs

Example

The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.

Das Bellen der Hunde hallte durch den Wald.

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.

A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

schwarz

Meaning

having the darkest color; the opposite of white

Example

She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.

Sie trug ein schönes schwarzes Kleid zur Party.

B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

Keller

Meaning

the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level

Example

We store old furniture in the basement.

Wir lagern alte Möbel im Keller.

B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

Entzündung

Meaning

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.

Example

Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.

Chronische Entzündung kann zu schweren Krankheiten führen.

C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

weisenhaft

Meaning

Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.

Example

The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.

Der Mönch teilte weisenhafte Lehren mit seinen Studenten.

C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

Empfänger

Meaning

the person or company to whom goods are delivered

Example

The consignee received the shipment on time.

Der Empfänger hat die Lieferung rechtzeitig erhalten.

C1 adjective /dɪˈpreɪvd/

depraved

verderbt

Meaning

morally corrupt or wicked

Example

The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.

Der Film beschreibt das Leben eines verderbten Kriminellen.

C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

Zauberspruch

Meaning

a series of words used as a magic spell or charm

Example

The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.

Der Zauberer sprach einen Zauberspruch, um die Geister zu beschwören.

B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

systematisch

Meaning

Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

Example

The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.

Das Unternehmen verfolgte einen systematischen Ansatz zur Lösung des Problems.

C1 noun /ˈmɔː.tər ænd ˈpes.əl/

Mortar and Pestle

Mörser und Stößel

Meaning

a bowl and grinding tool used to crush and grind spices, herbs, and other substances

Example

She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle.

Sie mahlte die Gewürze mit einem Mörser und Stößel.

B2 noun ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

quality sleep

Qualitätsschlaf

Meaning

Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being

Example

Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.

Qualitätsschlaf verbessert die kognitive Funktion und die allgemeine Gesundheit.

B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

Baumstumpf, verblüffen

Meaning

the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse

Example

The question completely stumped the students.

Die Frage hat die Studenten völlig ratlos gemacht.

A2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪst/

Artist

Künstlerin

Meaning

a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings; a person skilled in a particular art form

Example

The artist displayed her sculptures at the gallery opening.

Die Künstlerin zeigte ihre Skulpturen bei der Galerieeröffnung.

C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

Blumenstrauß

Meaning

a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration

Example

She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.

Sie trug einen Strauß frischer Rosen zur Zeremonie.

A1 verb /wɪʃ/

wish

wünschen

Meaning

to want something to happen; to desire or hope for

Example

I wish I could fly like a bird.

Ich wünschte, ich könnte wie ein Vogel fliegen.

B1 adjective ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ

existing

bestehend

Meaning

In existence; present; current.

Example

The commission reviews existing provisions.

Die Kommission prüft bestehende Bestimmungen.

A2 noun /frɒɡ/

Frog

Frosch

Meaning

a small amphibian animal that lives both in water and on land

Example

The frog jumped from the lily pad into the pond.

Der Frosch sprang vom Seerosenblatt in den Teich.

A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

zeigen

Meaning

to display or present something to others; to make visible

Example

Can you show me the way to the station?

Kannst du mir den Weg zum Bahnhof zeigen?

A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

Foto

Meaning

a picture or image captured by a camera

Example

I took a photo of the sunset.

Ich habe ein Foto vom Sonnenuntergang gemacht.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

Unreliable

unzuverlässig; kann nicht vertraut oder darauf vertraut werden

Meaning

not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon

Example

The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently.

Das alte Auto ist unzuverlässig und bricht häufig zusammen.

C1 noun /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪtər/

instigator

Anstifter

Meaning

A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad.

Example

The police identified him as the instigator of the violence.

Die Polizei identifizierte ihn als den Anstifter der Gewalt.

C2 noun /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

kerchief

Tuch

Meaning

a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck

Example

She wore a red kerchief on her head.

Sie trug ein rotes Tuch auf dem Kopf.

B2 noun /ˈmɒdəreɪtər/

moderator

Moderator

Meaning

A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.

Example

The moderator asked each panelist to share their views.

Der Moderator bat jeden Panelisten, seine Ansichten zu teilen.

B1 noun ˈmeʒ.ərz

measures

maßnahmen

Meaning

A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.

Example

Mitigation measures focus on reducing emissions.

Minderungsmaßnahmen konzentrieren sich auf die Reduzierung der Emissionen.

B2 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

behaupten

Meaning

to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims

Example

She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.

sie entschloss sich, ihre Autorität in der Sitzung durchzusetzen.

C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

verlegen machen

Meaning

to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed

Example

Her sudden question seemed to abash him.

Ihre plötzliche Frage schien ihn zu verlegen.

C2 adjective /fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

funereal

funerär

Meaning

having the mournful, somber character of a funeral

Example

The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement.

Der Raum war nach der Bekanntgabe mit einer funebren Stille erfüllt.

C1 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

frische Kurkuma

Meaning

fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine

Example

Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.

Reibe frische Kurkuma in das Curry für authentischen Geschmack.

C1 verb /klæsp/

clasp

festhalten / Verschluss

Meaning

to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening

Example

She clasped her hands together in prayer.

Sie verschränkte ihre Hände in Gebet.

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

personage

wichtige Person

Meaning

an important or famous person

Example

He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.

Er wird in der Welt der Literatur als große Persönlichkeit angesehen.

C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

wahrnehmbar

Meaning

Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.

Example

The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.

Die Veränderungen im Winterwetter sind in ländlichen Gebieten wahrnehmbar.

C2 noun əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

acclimatization

Akklimatisierung

Meaning

The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.

Example

The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes.

Die Wanderer brauchten Zeit zur Akklimatisierung an hohe Höhen.

A1 adverb /ˈriː.ə.li/

Really

wirklich; tatsächlich; sehr viel

Meaning

actually; truly; very much

Example

I really enjoyed the concert last night.

Ich habe das Konzert letzte Nacht wirklich genossen.

C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

Schüler, der ohne Erlaubnis die Schule schwänzt; jemand, der seine Pflicht vermeidet

Meaning

a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty

Example

The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.

Der Direktor rief die Eltern an, als ihr Kind beim Schulschwänzen erwischt wurde.

C1 noun /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

ellipsis

Auslassung

Meaning

The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).

Example

The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.

Der Schriftsteller verwendete eine Auslassung, um zu zeigen, dass ein Teil des Zitats ausgelassen wurde.

C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

Befehl aufheben

Meaning

to revoke or cancel an order or command

Example

The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.

Der General hob die vorherigen Befehle sofort auf.

C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

Metallkontamination

Meaning

The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.

Example

Metal contamination poses severe health risks.

Metallkontamination stellt schwere Gesundheitsrisiken dar.

B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

Band

Meaning

a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration

Example

She tied her hair with a red ribbon.

Sie band ihre Haare mit einem roten Band.

A2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

conversation

Gespräch

Meaning

an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged

Example

We had a long conversation about future plans.

Wir haben ein langes Gespräch über zukünftige Pläne geführt.

C2 noun /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

bastardization

verfälschung / entweihung

Meaning

the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something

Example

Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film.

Kritiker nannten das Remake eine Bastardisierung des Originalfilms.

B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

absolut; völlig; ohne Ausnahme

Meaning

completely; totally; without exception

Example

I absolutely agree with your decision.

Ich stimme deiner Entscheidung absolut zu.

C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

empfindlich

Meaning

easily upset or offended; overly sensitive

Example

He's very touchy about his height.

Er ist sehr empfindlich über seine Größe.

C1 noun ˈfɜːr.vɚ

fervor

Leidenschaft oder Begeisterung

Meaning

Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.

Example

He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.

Er sprach mit großer Leidenschaft über seine Vision für das Unternehmen.

C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

betrügen

Meaning

to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit

Example

The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.

Der Betrüger versuchte, dem alten Mann seine Ersparnisse zu stehlen.

C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

abgeneigt

Meaning

reluctant or unwilling to do something

Example

She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.

Sie war abgeneigt, ihren Fehler vor allen zuzugeben.

C2 noun /ɡruːəl/

Gruel

Grütze

Meaning

a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water

Example

The sick patient could only eat gruel.

Der kranke Patient konnte nur Grütze essen.

C1 adverb ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪ.kli

intrinsically

intrinsisch

Meaning

In a way that is naturally or inherently part of something's essential nature.

Example

Some people are intrinsically motivated to learn.

Einige Menschen sind intrinsisch motiviert zu lernen.

A2 noun /fækt/

fact

Fakt

Meaning

A thing that is known or proved to be true

Example

It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.

Es ist eine Tatsache, dass die Erde die Sonne umkreist.

C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

ein gezacktes Rand machen

Meaning

To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.

Example

The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.

Der Handwerker serrierte die Klinge des Messers für besseres Schneiden.

C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

wieder in die Scheide stecken

Meaning

to put a sword or knife back into its cover

Example

He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.

Er steckte schnell sein Schwert nach dem Duell wieder in die Scheide.

C2 adjective /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

mettlesome

mutig

Meaning

Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.

Example

The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge.

Der mutige junge Reiter wich keiner Herausforderung aus.

B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

Zertifizierung

Meaning

the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification

Example

She received her professional certification after completing the training program.

Sie erhielt ihre berufliche Zertifizierung nach Abschluss des Trainingsprogramms.

B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

Nationalität

Meaning

The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.

Example

Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.

Ihre Nationalität ist kanadisch, obwohl sie in Frankreich geboren wurde.

C1 adjective /ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

evangelical

evangelisch

Meaning

Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the authority of the Bible.

Example

She grew up in an evangelical church community.

Sie wuchs in einer evangelischen Kirchengemeinde auf.

C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

Untertauchen

Meaning

the act or process of being submerged or going underwater

Example

The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.

Das Untertauchen von Küstengebieten ist eine große Sorge aufgrund des Anstiegs des Meeresspiegels.

C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.liː/

Jubilee

Jubiläum; besonderes Jubiläum

Meaning

a special anniversary celebration, especially the 25th, 50th, or 60th anniversary of an important event

Example

The school celebrated its golden jubilee with a grand ceremony.

Die Schule feierte ihr goldenes Jubiläum mit einer großen Zeremonie.

C1 adverb /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/

Amiably

freundlich, auf freundliche Weise

Meaning

in a friendly and pleasant manner

Example

They discussed the issue amiably without any arguments.

Sie diskutierten das Thema freundlich ohne jegliche Argumente.

C1 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

Anhänger

Meaning

a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader

Example

He is a strong adherent of democratic values.

Er ist ein starker Anhänger der demokratischen Werte.

C2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/

alienable

übertragbar

Meaning

Able to be transferred or surrendered, usually referring to rights or property.

Example

Property rights are alienable and can be sold or transferred.

Eigentumsrechte sind übertragbar und können verkauft oder übertragen werden.

C1 verb /bʌdʒ/

budge

sich leicht bewegen / seine Meinung oder Position ändern

Meaning

To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.

Example

Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.

Trotz des Drucks weigerte er sich, von seiner Entscheidung abzurücken.

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

Prototyp

Meaning

The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.

Example

The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.

Das Unternehmen baute einen Prototyp des neuen Smartphones vor der Massenproduktion.

B2 verb /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

persevere

durchhalten

Meaning

to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay

Example

He persevered through many failures before succeeding.

Er persevierte trotz vieler Misserfolge, bevor er erfolgreich wurde.

C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

ergonomisches Design

Meaning

Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.

Example

The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.

Der Stuhl hat ein ergonomisches Design für eine bessere Haltung.

C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

abgezäunter Bereich für Pferde oder andere Tiere

Meaning

a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept

Example

The horses were grazing in the paddock.

Die Pferde grasten im Paddock.

C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

schwammig

Meaning

soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous

Example

The cake had a light and spongy texture.

Der Kuchen hatte eine leichte und schwammige Textur.

C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

Zange

Meaning

a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things

Example

The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.

Der Koch benutzte eine Zange, um den heißen Topf vom Herd zu nehmen.

B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

komplementär; lobend; kostenlos angeboten als Höflichkeit

Meaning

expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy

Example

The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.

Das Hotel bietet kostenloses Frühstück für alle Gäste an.

A2 noun/verb /ˈɪntrəst/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛst/

interest

Interesse / Zinsen

Meaning

A feeling of curiosity or concern about something; or money paid for the use of borrowed money.

Example

He showed great interest in learning new languages.

Er zeigte großes Interesse daran, neue Sprachen zu lernen.

A2 noun /ˈfæʃ.ən/

fashion

Mode

Meaning

a popular or accepted style of clothing, behavior, or way of doing something

Example

She always keeps up with the latest fashion.

Sie bleibt immer auf dem neuesten Stand der Mode.

C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

Despot

Meaning

a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way

Example

The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.

Der Despot regierte die Nation mit Angst und Gewalt.

B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

Vermieter

Meaning

a person who owns property and rents it to tenants

Example

The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.

Der Vermieter sammelte die monatliche Miete von allen Mietern.

C1 adjective /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

immobile

unbeweglich

Meaning

unable to move or be moved

Example

After the accident, he was immobile for weeks.

Nach dem Unfall war er wochenlang unbeweglich.

A2 verb /bɪld/

build

bauen

Meaning

to make something by putting materials together; to construct

Example

They will build a new school in our neighborhood.

Sie werden eine neue Schule in unserer Nachbarschaft bauen.

C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

Vorliebe

Meaning

A strong liking or preference for something.

Example

She has a predilection for classical music.

Sie hat eine Vorliebe für klassische Musik.

C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

Séance

Meaning

A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.

Example

They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.

Sie hielten eine Séance ab, um mit ihrer verstorbenen Großmutter Kontakt aufzunehmen.

A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

gehören

Meaning

to be in the right place or to be a member of a group

Example

She felt she truly belonged to the team.

Sie fühlte, dass sie wirklich zum Team gehörte.

B2 verb /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/

initiate

einleiten

Meaning

to begin or start; to introduce someone to a new activity

Example

The company will initiate a new training program.

Das Unternehmen wird ein neues Schulungsprogramm einleiten.

B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

Gans

Meaning

large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet

Example

The goose swam gracefully across the pond.

Die Gans schwamm anmutig über den Teich.

B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

Eigelb

Meaning

the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat

Example

She separated the egg white from the yolk.

Sie trennte das Eiweiß vom Eigelb.

B1 adjective /θrɪld/

thrilled

begeistert

Meaning

extremely happy or excited

Example

She was thrilled with the surprise party.

Sie war begeistert von der Überraschungsparty.

B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

sinken

Meaning

To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.

antik

Meaning

belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical

Example

We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.

Wir besuchten die antiken Ruinen des Römischen Reiches.