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C1 adjective /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/

obliging

hilfsbereit
Meaning
Willing to help or do favors; accommodating.
Example
The staff at the hotel were very obliging and friendly.
Das Personal im Hotel war sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich.
C2 noun /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃən/

ostentation

Prunk
Meaning
excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy
Example
The billionaire’s party was full of ostentation and luxury.
Die Party des Milliardärs war voller Prunk und Luxus.
B1 adverb /əˈkeɪʒənəli/

Occasionally

gelegentlich; von Zeit zu Zeit;
Meaning
sometimes; from time to time; not regularly
Example
I occasionally visit my grandmother on weekends.
Ich besuche meine Großmutter gelegentlich am Wochenende.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrdɪnəl/

ordinal

ordinal
Meaning
Relating to the order or position of something in a sequence (first, second, third, etc.).
Example
The ordinal number 'third' indicates position in a sequence.
Die Ordinalzahl 'dritte' zeigt die Position in einer Sequenz an.
B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

auftreten
Meaning
to happen or take place; to be found or present
Example
The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.
Der Unfall trat an der Kreuzung während der Stoßzeit auf.
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

organization

Organisation
Meaning
An organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.
Example
The organization was officially inaugurated in 2024.
Die Organisation wurde 2024 offiziell eingeweiht.
C2 adjective /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənl/

orthogonal

orthogonal
Meaning
at right angles; independent or unrelated
Example
In mathematics, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero.
In der Mathematik sind zwei Vektoren orthogonal, wenn ihr Skalarprodukt null ist.
C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

optimieren
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
Das Unternehmen arbeitet daran, seine Lieferkette zu optimieren.
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən/

Orphan

Waisenkind
Meaning
a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support
Example
The orphan was adopted by a loving family.
Das Waisenkind wurde von einer liebevollen Familie adoptiert.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/

Outspoken

offen
Meaning
frank; speaking directly
Example
She is known for being outspoken about social issues.
Sie ist dafür bekannt, offen über gesellschaftliche Themen zu sprechen.
C1 noun /ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

oscillation

Oszillation
Meaning
The movement back and forth at a regular speed.
Example
The oscillation of the pendulum controls the clock.
Die Oszillation des Pendels steuert die Uhr.
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

Gebet
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
Er flüsterte ein stilles Gebet, bevor er ins Bett ging.
C2 noun /ˈɔːfəl/

offal

Innereien
Meaning
the internal organs and entrails of an animal used as food; waste parts
Example
The butcher prepared sausages using pork offal.
Der Metzger bereitete Würste mit Schweineinnereien zu.
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.kəm/

oakum

alte Tauwerkfasern
Meaning
loose fibers obtained by untwisting old ropes, used for caulking ships
Example
The shipbuilders used oakum to seal the gaps in the wooden planks.
Die Schiffbauer verwendeten Oakum, um die Ritzen in den Holzplanken zu versiegeln.
A1 interjection /oʊ/

oh

Oh
Meaning
used to express surprise, realization, or understanding
Example
Oh, I didn't know you were here!
Oh, ich wusste nicht, dass du hier bist!
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

overbearing

überheblich
Meaning
unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering
Example
His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable.
Seine überhebliche Haltung hat alle unwohl gemacht.
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.ʃən/

ocean

Ozean
Meaning
A very large expanse of sea, especially the main areas of sea between continents.
Example
The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface.
Der Ozean bedeckt mehr als 70% der Erdoberfläche.
C2 adjective /ɑːlˈfæktəri/

olfactory

olfaktorisch
Meaning
Relating to the sense of smell.
Example
The perfume activated her olfactory nerves immediately.
Das Parfüm aktivierte sofort ihre Riechnerven.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

Orchester
Meaning
a large group of musicians playing different instruments together
Example
The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.
Das Orchester hat beim Konzert wunderschön gespielt.
C1 verb /ˈɒfsɛt/

offset

ausgleichen
Meaning
To counterbalance or compensate for something.
Example
The company's losses were offset by gains in other departments.
Die Verluste des Unternehmens wurden durch Gewinne in anderen Abteilungen ausgeglichen.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrθədɑːksi/

orthodoxy

Orthodoxie
Meaning
traditional or generally accepted beliefs and practices
Example
The religious leader defended the orthodoxy of the faith.
Der religiöse Führer verteidigte die Orthodoxie des Glaubens.
C2 noun /ˈɒkjʊlɪst/

oculist

Augenarzt
Meaning
An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.
Example
The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases.
Der Oculist des Dorfes war bekannt für die Behandlung verschiedener Augenkrankheiten.
C1 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪst/

opportunist

Opportunist
Meaning
A person who takes advantage of situations for personal gain, often disregarding principles.
Example
He is seen as an opportunist who always puts his interests first.
Er wird als Opportunist gesehen, der immer seine eigenen Interessen an erste Stelle setzt.
A1 adjective /oʊˈkeɪ/

ok

in Ordnung
Meaning
used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding
Example
Okay, let's go to the park.
In Ordnung, lass uns zum Park gehen.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

Organismus
Meaning
a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce
Example
Every organism needs water to survive.
Jeder Organismus braucht Wasser, um zu überleben.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːrdʒiːz/

orgies

Orgien
Meaning
Wild gatherings involving excessive indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.
Example
The ancient Romans were infamous for their lavish feasts and orgies.
Die alten Römer waren berüchtigt für ihre prächtigen Festessen und Orgien.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

ordinance

verordnung
Meaning
An authoritative rule, law, or decree issued by a city, town, or authority.
Example
The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.
Der Stadtrat verabschiedete eine Verordnung, die das Rauchen in öffentlichen Parks verbietet.
B1 noun /ˌɑk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Occupation

Beruf; Beschäftigung; Übernahme
Meaning
a job or profession; the action of taking control of a place
Example
Teaching is her chosen occupation.
Lehren ist ihr gewählter Beruf.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrkɪd/

Orchid

Orchidee
Meaning
a diverse family of flowering plants known for their exotic and often fragrant flowers
Example
The white orchid on the windowsill bloomed for months.
Die weiße Orchidee auf dem Fensterbrett blühte monatelang.
C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

Vergessenheit, Zerstörung, Verschwinden
Meaning
The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.
Example
His name faded into oblivion over time.
Sein Name verschwand mit der Zeit in der Vergessenheit.
A2 noun /ˈɒm.lət/

Omelet

Omelette
Meaning
a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan and often folded around a filling
Example
She made a cheese omelet for breakfast.
Sie machte ein Käseomelette zum Frühstück.
C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

ordnen
Meaning
To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.
Example
The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.
Der Bischof wird an diesem Sonntag drei neue Priester ordinieren.
C1 adjective /əbˈdʒek.ʃən.ə.bəl/

Objectionable

anstößig
Meaning
arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive
Example
His objectionable behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
Sein anstößiges Verhalten machte alle unwohl.
C1 noun /oʊˈbɪt.ʃu.er.i/

Obituary

Nachruf
Meaning
a notice of someone's death published in a newspaper; biographical account of deceased person
Example
The newspaper published his obituary yesterday.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte gestern seinen Nachruf.
B1 adjective, adverb /ˈoʊvərɔːl/

overall

insgesamt
Meaning
in general or as a whole
Example
Overall, the project has been successful.
Insgesamt war das Projekt erfolgreich.
B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

Außenseiter
Meaning
a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community
Example
As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.
Als neue Studentin fühlte sie sich oft wie eine Außenseiterin in der Schule.
B1 noun /əˈpɪn.jən/

Opinion

meinung
Meaning
a view or judgment formed about something; a belief or assessment based on grounds short of proof
Example
In my opinion, this is the best solution.
Meiner Meinung nach ist dies die beste Lösung.
C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

länger überdauern als
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
Das alte Schloss hat viele Generationen überdauert.
C1 verb ˈɔː.kɪ.streɪ.tɪd

orchestrated

orchestriert
Meaning
Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.
Example
The attacks were orchestrated with precision.
Die Angriffe wurden mit Präzision orchestriert.
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/

omnipotence

Omnipotenz
Meaning
The quality of having unlimited power or authority.
Example
Many religions describe God’s omnipotence as absolute.
Viele Religionen beschreiben die Omnipotenz Gottes als absolut.
C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

falsch
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
Der Sänger war während der Aufführung leicht falsch.
B2 noun ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk fuːdz

organic foods

biologische Lebensmittel
Meaning
Food produced without the use of chemicals such as artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic foods are healthier than processed foods.
Biologische Lebensmittel sind gesünder als verarbeitete Lebensmittel.
C1 noun /ˈɒktɪv/

octave

Oktave
Meaning
A series of eight musical notes, or the interval between one musical pitch and another with double its frequency.
Example
The singer's voice could easily reach the higher octave.
Die Stimme eines Sängers konnte leicht die höhere Oktave erreichen.
A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

oder
Meaning
used to link alternatives
Example
You can have tea or coffee.
Du kannst Tee oder Kaffee haben.
C1 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌhæŋ/

overhang

Überhang
Meaning
To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.
Example
The roof overhang provides shade in the summer.
Das Überhängen des Dachs bietet im Sommer Schatten.
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.
B1 noun /ˈɑp.ʃən/

Option

Option
Meaning
a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action
Example
You have the option to work from home or office.
Du hast die Option, von zu Hause oder im Büro zu arbeiten.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

übertreffen
Meaning
To do better than someone else; to surpass.
Example
She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.
Sie versucht immer, ihre Klassenkameraden in Prüfungen zu übertreffen.
B1 noun /ˈɒbstəkəlz/

obstacles

Hindernisse
Meaning
Things that block one's way or prevent or hinder progress.
Example
Obstacles in life can often lead to valuable lessons.
Hindernisse im Leben führen oft zu wertvollen Lektionen.
B2 noun /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/

oatmeal

Haferbrei
Meaning
A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.
Example
She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.
Sie isst jeden Morgen eine Schüssel Haferbrei zum Frühstück.
A2 adjective /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

outdoor

im Freien
Meaning
situated, existing, or done outside a building
Example
We planned an outdoor picnic for the weekend.
Wir haben ein Picknick im Freien für das Wochenende geplant.
C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

offen
Meaning
Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.
Example
There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.
Es gab eine offene Darstellung von Feindseligkeit zwischen den Rivalen.
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər.let/

Overlet

Topper
Meaning
a thin mattress or pad placed over a bed for additional comfort
Example
The overlet makes the bed more comfortable to sleep on.
Der Topper macht das Bett bequemer zum Schlafen.
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

aufdrängen
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
Er wollte nicht in ihr privates Gespräch aufdrängen.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

ordination

ordination
Meaning
The ceremony of conferring holy orders or official religious authority.
Example
The church held a special service for the ordination of new priests.
Die Kirche hielt einen speziellen Gottesdienst zur Ordination neuer Priester ab.
B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

herausragend
Meaning
extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
Sie erhielt einen Preis für ihre herausragende Leistung.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

überwältigen
Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
Sie war überwältigt von Dankbarkeit, nachdem sie die Hilfe erhalten hatte.
B1 adjective /əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/

Occasional

gelegentlich
Meaning
occurring infrequently or irregularly; happening from time to time
Example
She enjoys occasional walks in the park.
Sie genießt gelegentliche Spaziergänge im Park.
B2 noun /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃənz/

observations

Beobachtung
Meaning
The action or process of observing something carefully.
Example
Observations of distant galaxies provide new insights.
Beobachtungen von fernen Galaxien liefern neue Einblicke.
B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

Angebot
Meaning
something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution
Example
The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.
Das neueste Angebot des Unternehmens ist ein umweltfreundliches Auto.
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmətri/

optometry

Optometrie
Meaning
The practice or profession of examining the eyes and prescribing corrective lenses.
Example
She studied optometry at the university to become an eye specialist.
Sie studierte Optometrie an der Universität, um Augenärztin zu werden.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

ornament

Schmuck
Meaning
A decorative object that adds beauty to something.
Example
The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful ornaments.
Der Weihnachtsbaum war mit buntem Schmuck geschmückt.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

outstrip

übertreffen
Meaning
To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.
Example
The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.
Das Unternehmen hat seine Konkurrenten im Verkauf im letzten Jahr übertroffen.
B2 noun /əˈfɛns/

offense

Vergehen
Meaning
an illegal act; a crime
Example
The offense was committed in broad daylight.
Das Vergehen wurde bei Tageslicht begangen.
C1 noun ɔːrˈdiːl

ordeal

harte Prüfung
Meaning
A physical or mental painful experience that must be endured
Example
Surviving the wilderness was a tough ordeal for them.
Das Überleben in der Wildnis war eine harte Prüfung für sie.
C1 noun /ˈɑn.set/

Onset

Beginn; Auftakt
Meaning
the beginning or early stages of something; the start of a medical condition
Example
The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall.
Der Beginn des Winters brachte starken Schneefall.
C1 noun /ˌoʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

overproduction

Überproduktion
Meaning
The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.
Example
The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods.
Die Wirtschaftskrise wurde durch die Überproduktion von Gütern verursacht.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊdiəs/

odious

abscheulich
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or repulsive
Example
The dictator was remembered for his odious crimes.
Der Diktator wurde für seine abscheulichen Verbrechen erinnert.
B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

empörend
Meaning
Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.
Example
The comedian told an outrageous joke.
Der Komiker erzählte einen empörenden Witz.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌskɜːrt/

outskirt

der Stadtrand
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a town or city
Example
They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city.
Sie bauten eine neue Fabrik am Stadtrand der Stadt.
C2 noun /ˈɒfərtɔːri/

offertory

Opfergabe
Meaning
The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.
Example
The offertory was taken during the Sunday service.
Die Opfergabe wurde während des Sonntagsgottesdienstes entgegengenommen.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːfən/

often

oft
Meaning
frequently, many times
Example
I often visit my grandparents on weekends.
Ich besuche oft meine Großeltern am Wochenende.
B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

ein Drittel
Meaning
one part of something that is divided into three equal parts
Example
One-third of the class was absent today.
Ein Drittel der Klasse war heute abwesend.
C2 verb /ˈɔːreɪt/

orate

reden
Meaning
To speak in a formal, often pompous manner
Example
He began to orate at the ceremony.
Er begann, bei der Zeremonie zu reden.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.tər/

Orator

Redner
Meaning
a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in speaking
Example
The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech.
Der berühmte Redner hielt eine inspirierende Rede.
B2 noun ˈəʊnəʃɪp

ownership

Eigentum
Meaning
The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.
Example
Ownership of resources was crucial.
Das Eigentum an Ressourcen war entscheidend.
C1 verb /əbˈstrʌkt/

obstruct

blockieren
Meaning
to block or hinder progress; to prevent or impede movement
Example
The fallen tree obstructed the road for several hours.
Der gefallene Baum blockierte die Straße mehrere Stunden lang.
C2 adjective /əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/

opprobrious

verachtend
Meaning
Expressing strong criticism or scorn.
Example
He made opprobrious remarks about his opponent.
Er machte verächtliche Bemerkungen über seinen Gegner.
B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

Optiker
Meaning
A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.
Example
The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.
Der Optiker passte meine neuen Brillen so an, dass sie besser passten.
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrəˌtʌnd/

orotund

volle und klare Stimme
Meaning
full, rich, and clear in sound; pompous in style
Example
The actor's orotund voice filled the theater.
Die orotunde Stimme des Schauspielers füllte das Theater.
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈstraɪd/

overstride

mit großen Schritten überqueren
Meaning
To stride over something; to step across with long steps.
Example
He managed to overstride the narrow stream with ease.
Er schaffte es, den engen Bach mit Leichtigkeit zu überqueren.
B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

insasse
Meaning
A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.
Example
The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.
Das Auto hatte drei Insassen zum Zeitpunkt des Unfalls.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

Outfit
Meaning
A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.
Example
She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes Outfit zur Party.
B2 noun ˈoʊzoʊn dɪˈpliʃən

ozone depletion

Ozonabbau
Meaning
The reduction in the amount of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, leading to increased UV radiation.
Example
Ozone depletion increases UV radiation.
Ozonabbau erhöht die UV-Strahlung.
C1 adjective /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/

Obstructive

hemmend
Meaning
deliberately creating difficulties or preventing progress; hindering or blocking something
Example
The obstructive policies hindered economic growth.
Die hemmenden Maßnahmen behinderten das Wirtschaftswachstum.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈsiː/

oversee

überwachen
Meaning
to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct
Example
The manager will oversee the entire construction project.
Der Manager wird das gesamte Bauprojekt überwachen.
C1 adjective /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

opportune

günstiger Moment
Meaning
Happening at a suitable or convenient time.
Example
She arrived at an opportune moment to help.
Sie kam zu einem günstigen Moment, um zu helfen.
C1 noun /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

ostracism

Ostrakismus
Meaning
The act of excluding someone from a group or society.
Example
The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.
Der Student erlebte Ostrakismus, nachdem er die Regeln gebrochen hatte.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

overcome

überwinden
Meaning
To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.
Example
You can overcome procrastination with planning.
Du kannst die Prokrastination mit Planung überwinden.
B1 noun /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Occasion

Gelegenheit; besonderer Anlass
Meaning
a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration
Example
Their wedding was a joyous occasion.
Ihre Hochzeit war eine freudige Gelegenheit.
B2 noun /ˈoʊvərpæs/

overpass

Brücke
Meaning
A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.
Example
The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city.
Die neue Brücke reduzierte den Verkehrsstau in der Stadt.
C1 adjective əʊˈpeɪk

opaque

undurchsichtig, undurchdringlich, schwer zu verstehen
Meaning
Not able to be seen through; not transparent; difficult to understand.
Example
The glass was too opaque to see through.
Das Glas war zu undurchsichtig, um hindurch zu sehen.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

überladen
Meaning
to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information
Example
Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.
Überlade die Waschmaschine nicht, sonst könnte sie kaputt gehen.
C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

äußere Erscheinung; nach außen hin;
Meaning
on the surface; externally; in appearance
Example
Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.
Äußerlich schien er ruhig zu sein, aber innerlich war er nervös.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtʊr/

overture

Vorspiel / Vorschlag
Meaning
An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.
Example
The peace overture was welcomed by both nations.
Der Friedensvorschlag wurde von beiden Nationen begrüßt.
A2 verb /oʊˈbeɪ/

obey

gehorchen
Meaning
to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules
Example
Children should obey their parents and teachers.
Kinder sollten ihren Eltern und Lehrern gehorchen.
A2 adverb; noun /ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/

outdoors

draußen; im Freien
Meaning
outside a building; the natural environment outside
Example
We spent the whole afternoon outdoors enjoying the fresh air.
Wir verbrachten den ganzen Nachmittag draußen und genossen die frische Luft.
C2 adjective /ˈəʊ.dər.əs/

Odorous

duftend; aromatisch
Meaning
having a strong smell; fragrant; aromatic
Example
The garden was filled with odorous flowers.
Der Garten war voller duftender Blumen.
C2 noun /əbˈstɛtrɪks/

obstetrics

Geburtskunde
Meaning
The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of women giving birth.
Example
She is studying obstetrics to become a specialist in childbirth.
Sie studiert Geburtskunde, um eine Spezialistin für Geburtshilfe zu werden.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/

overseer

Aufseher
Meaning
a person who supervises work or workers; a manager
Example
The overseer made sure the workers followed safety rules.
Der Aufseher stellte sicher, dass die Arbeiter die Sicherheitsregeln befolgten.
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

Geruch
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
Example
The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
Der Geruch von frischem Brot füllte die Küche.
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.
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

Gesetzloser
Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, die schädliche Praxis zu verbieten.
C2 adjective /ˈɒpjʊlənt/

opulent

opulent
Meaning
Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish.
Example
They hosted an opulent wedding with gold decorations.
Sie veranstalteten eine opulente Hochzeit mit goldenen Dekorationen.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/

overreach

Überforderung
Meaning
to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend
Example
The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep.
Der Politiker hat sich übernommen, indem er Versprechungen gemacht hat, die er nicht einhalten konnte.
B2 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/

Optimist

Optimist
Meaning
a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things
Example
As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.
Als Optimist glaubte sie immer, dass sich die Dinge verbessern würden.
B1 noun ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən

oxygen

Sauerstoff. Ein farb- und geruchloses Gas, das für das Leben unerlässlich ist.
Meaning
A colorless, odorless reactive gas, the chemical element of atomic number 8 and the life-supporting component of the air.
Example
Oxygen is vital for life.
Sauerstoff ist für das Leben wichtig.
C2 noun /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsəns/

opalescence

Opaleszenz
Meaning
a milky or pearly appearance of a surface like that of an opal
Example
The pearl had a gentle opalescence under the light.
Die Perle hatte eine sanfte Opaleszenz im Licht.
B2 adverb /əˈfɪʃəli/

officially

offiziell
Meaning
in a formal or authorized way
Example
The building was officially opened by the mayor.
Das Gebäude wurde offiziell vom Bürgermeister eröffnet.
A1 preposition /ɒn/

on

auf
Meaning
physically in contact with and supported by a surface
Example
The book is on the table.
Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch.
B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

Operator
Meaning
a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something
Example
The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.
Der Maschinenoperator stellte sicher, dass alles reibungslos lief.
C2 noun /ˈaʊtˌrɪɡər/

outrigger

Stabilisierungsstruktur
Meaning
a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support
Example
The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon.
Der Fischer paddelte sein Outrigger-Kanu über die Lagune.
C2 noun /oʊf/

Oaf

eine tollpatschige, dumme oder unsensible Person
Meaning
a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person
Example
Don't be such an oaf - handle the dishes carefully!
Sei kein Oaf – gehe mit den Tellern vorsichtig um!
C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

okular
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.
Der Patient wurde an einen Spezialisten für okulare Behandlung überwiesen.
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪʃəns/

omniscience

Allwissenheit
Meaning
the state of knowing everything
Example
The novel's narrator has an air of omniscience, revealing every character's thoughts.
Der Erzähler des Romans hat eine Aura von Allwissenheit, indem er die Gedanken jeder Figur offenlegt.
A2 adjective /ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.i/

Ordinary

gewöhnlich; normal; nicht besonders
Meaning
normal; usual; not special
Example
It was just an ordinary day at the office.
Es war einfach ein gewöhnlicher Tag im Büro.
C1 noun /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɒn/

oxymoron

Oxymoron
Meaning
a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined
Example
The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron.
Der Ausdruck 'ohrenbetäubende Stille' ist ein klassisches Oxymoron.
C1 verb /uːz/

ooze

sickern
Meaning
to slowly flow or leak out through small openings or pores
Example
Blood began to ooze from the small cut.
Blut begann aus dem kleinen Schnitt zu sickern.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/

overweight

Übergewicht
Meaning
heavier than is considered healthy or normal
Example
The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight.
Der Arzt riet ihm, Gewicht zu verlieren, da er übergewichtig war.
B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

Umlaufbahn
Meaning
The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.
Example
The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.
Der Satellit hält seine Umlaufbahn um die Erde bei.
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈɒnˌlaɪn/

online

online
Meaning
connected to or available through the internet
Example
I prefer shopping online rather than going to stores.
Ich kaufe lieber online ein, als in Geschäfte zu gehen.