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C1 adjective əˈblɪv.i.əs

oblivious

unbewusst
Meaning
Being completely unaware of surrounding events.
Example
He was oblivious to the noise around him while reading.
Er war beim Lesen völlig unbewusst von dem Lärm um ihn herum.
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

optimal, am besten
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
Die optimale Temperatur für das Pflanzenwachstum liegt bei etwa 25°C.
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.
C1 adjective /ɒmˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Omnivorous

allesfresser
Meaning
eating both plants and animals; feeding on various kinds of food
Example
Bears are omnivorous animals that eat both plants and meat.
Bären sind allesfressende Tiere, die sowohl Pflanzen als auch Fleisch essen.
C1 noun /ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

offspring

Nachwuchs
Meaning
a person's child or children; an animal's young
Example
The bird carefully fed its offspring.
Der Vogel fütterte vorsichtig seinen Nachwuchs.
C1 noun /oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/

Oasis

Oase
Meaning
a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant refuge
Example
The travelers found an oasis after days in the desert.
Die Reisenden fanden eine Oase nach mehreren Tagen in der Wüste.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdnəns/

ordnance

militärische Ausrüstung
Meaning
Military supplies including weapons, ammunition, and combat equipment.
Example
The army stored ordnance in a secure facility outside the city.
Die Armee lagerte militärische Ausrüstung in einer sicheren Einrichtung außerhalb der Stadt.
B2 noun ˈɒksɪdʒən prəˈdʌkʃən

oxygen production

Sauerstoffproduktion
Meaning
The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.
Example
Plants are vital for oxygen production and the maintenance of life.
Pflanzen sind entscheidend für die Sauerstoffproduktion und den Erhalt des Lebens.
C1 noun ˈoʊʃən əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean acidification

Ozeanversauerung
Meaning
The ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Example
Ocean acidification is caused by atmospheric CO2 absorption.
Ozeanversauerung wird durch die Aufnahme von CO2 aus der Atmosphäre verursacht.
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.
B1 noun /aʊl/

Owl

Eule
Meaning
a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak
Example
The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.
Die Eule rief leise in der Dunkelheit des Waldes.
A2 adjective /ˈɑp.ə.zɪt/

Opposite

entgegengesetzt; völlig unterschiedlich; einander zugewandt; umgekehrt;
Meaning
Contrary; completely different; facing each other; reverse;
Example
They have opposite views on politics but remain good friends.
Sie haben gegensätzliche Ansichten zur Politik, bleiben aber gute Freunde.
C1 verb /əˈprɛs/

oppress

unterdrücken
Meaning
to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress
Example
The dictator oppressed the people for decades.
Der Diktator unterdrückte das Volk über Jahrzehnten.
C2 adjective /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

obstreperous

laut und schwer zu kontrollieren
Meaning
Noisy and difficult to control.
Example
The obstreperous students disrupted the class.
Die lauten Studenten störten die Klasse.
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwi/

obsequy

Begräbnisritus
Meaning
A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.
Example
The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.
Das Dorf versammelte sich für das Begräbnisritus ihres geliebten Lehrers.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən.ɪʒ/

Orphanage

Waisenhaus
Meaning
an institution for the care and education of children who have lost their parents
Example
The charity built a new orphanage for homeless children.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation baute ein neues Waisenhaus für obdachlose Kinder.
C1 noun /əˈfen.dər/

Offender

Straftäter; Gesetzesbrecher
Meaning
a person who commits an illegal act; someone who breaks the law
Example
The young offender was sentenced to community service.
Der junge Straftäter wurde zu gemeinnütziger Arbeit verurteilt.
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

bedienen
Meaning
to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery
Example
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
Der Chirurg wird den Patienten morgen operieren.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

abgelegen oder ungewöhnlich
Meaning
remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location
Example
They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.
Sie blieben in einem abgelegenen Dorf.
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

obsidian (dunkler, glasartiger Vulkangestein)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
Das Messer war aus scharfem Obsidian gemacht.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɒktəɡən/

octagon

Acht-Eck
Meaning
A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.
Example
The stop sign is shaped like an octagon.
Das Stoppschild hat die Form eines Achtecks.
C2 noun /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

obeisance

Ehrerbietung
Meaning
A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.
Example
They bowed in obeisance to the king.
Sie verbeugten sich in Ehrerbietung vor dem König.
B2 verb /əˈpoʊz/

oppose

opponieren
Meaning
to disagree with or resist; to act against
Example
Many citizens oppose the new tax policy.
Viele Bürger opponieren gegen die neue Steuerpolitik.
C1 noun /ˌəʊvərɪksˌplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

overexploitation

Übernutzung
Meaning
The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.
Example
Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation.
Die Übernutzung natürlicher Ressourcen führt zu Umweltzerstörung.
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.
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 /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 /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.
B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

Überlappung
Meaning
To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.
Example
The two meetings overlap by an hour.
Die beiden Besprechungen überlappen sich um eine Stunde.
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪst/

optometrist

Optometrist
Meaning
A healthcare professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.
Example
The optometrist prescribed new glasses for her.
Der Optometrist verschrieb ihr neue Brillen.
B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

optimale Temperatur
Meaning
The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose
Example
Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.
Der Winter bietet die optimale Temperatur für die Landwirtschaft.
C1 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈliːt/

obsolete

veraltet
Meaning
No longer in use or out of date.
Example
Floppy disks are now completely obsolete.
Floppy-Disks sind jetzt völlig veraltet.
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.
C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

geschickt überlisten
Meaning
to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action
Example
The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.
Das kleinere Unternehmen schaffte es, seinen größeren Konkurrenten geschickt zu überlisten.
A2 noun /ˈɒpərə/

opera

Oper
Meaning
a dramatic performance in which the actors sing most of their lines
Example
We watched a beautiful opera at the theater last night.
Wir haben gestern Abend im Theater eine schöne Oper gesehen.
C1 adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

ostentatious

protzig
Meaning
Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.
Example
He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party.
Er trug eine protzige goldene Kette zur Party.
C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

Oligarchie
Meaning
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
Example
The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.
Das Land wurde von einer wohlhabenden Oligarchie regiert, die alle Ressourcen kontrollierte.
B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

biologisch
Meaning
Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
Ökologischer Landbau verbessert die Gesundheit des Bodens und reduziert die Verschmutzung.
C2 noun /ˈɔː.rɪ.fɪs/

orifice

Öffnung
Meaning
an opening or hole, especially in the body or a device
Example
The medicine was applied through a small orifice in the device.
Das Medikament wurde durch ein kleines Loch im Gerät aufgetragen.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

Außenseiter
Meaning
a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group
Example
As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.
Als Außenseiter fand er es schwierig, ihre Traditionen zu verstehen.
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.
B1 adverb /əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/

originally

ursprünglich
Meaning
in the beginning, at first
Example
Originally, she wanted to be a doctor.
Ursprünglich wollte sie Ärztin werden.
B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

Gelegenheiten
Meaning
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.
Example
Opportunities for jobs decreased.
Die Gelegenheiten für Jobs nahmen ab.
C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

Eigensinn
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
Sein Eigensinn erschwerte die Verhandlungen.
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 verb /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/

outweigh

mehr Gewicht haben
Meaning
To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.
Example
The benefits of the new policy outweigh the risks.
Die Vorteile der neuen Politik überwiegen die Risiken.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈruːl/

overrule

aufheben
Meaning
to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision
Example
The judge overruled the objection from the defense attorney.
Der Richter hob den Einspruch des Verteidigers auf.
C2 noun ˌɒbfəsˈkeɪʃən

obfuscation

Obfuskation, Verwirrung
Meaning
The action of making something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
The obfuscation of the data made it difficult to interpret.
Die Obfuskation der Daten erschwerte deren Interpretation.
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.
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 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.
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.
B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

besetzen
Meaning
to take up space or time; to live or work in a place
Example
The new family will occupy the house next month.
Die neue Familie wird das Haus naechsten Monat beziehen.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/

overpower

überwältigen
Meaning
To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.
Example
The soldiers managed to overpower the enemy forces.
Die Soldaten konnten die feindlichen Truppen überwältigen.
C1 adjective ˈɒk.sɪ.də.tɪv

oxidative

Mit Oxidation verbunden
Meaning
Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.
Example
Excess stress can lead to oxidative damage in cells.
Übermäßiger Stress kann oxidativen Schaden in Zellen verursachen.
C1 adjective /oʊˈbiːs/

obese

fettleibig
Meaning
Extremely overweight; having an excessive amount of body fat.
Example
The doctor advised the obese patient to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Der Arzt riet dem übergewichtigen Patienten, einen gesünderen Lebensstil anzunehmen.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

Anfang
Meaning
the beginning or start of something
Example
From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.
Vom Anfang an schien das Projekt ehrgeizig, aber erreichbar.
B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

offen; öffentlich
Meaning
in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly
Example
She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.
Sie sprach offen über ihre Kämpfe mit der psychischen Gesundheit.
A2 noun /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/

object

Gegenstand
Meaning
a thing that can be seen and touched
Example
The table is an object in the room.
Der Tisch ist ein Gegenstand im Raum.
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.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

übertreiben
Meaning
to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess
Example
Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.
Übertreibe das Training am ersten Tag im Fitnessstudio nicht.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈlɛsnt/

obsolescent

veraltet
Meaning
Becoming outdated or on the way to becoming obsolete.
Example
The obsolescent technology could not compete with modern devices.
Die veraltete Technologie konnte nicht mit modernen Geräten konkurrieren.
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

Olivenzweig
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
Er reichte seinem Rivalen nach Jahren der Feindseligkeit einen Olivenzweig.
B2 noun /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

übermäßige Menschenansammlungen
Meaning
Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.
Example
The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.
Das U-Bahn-System leidet während der Hauptverkehrszeiten unter schwerer Überfüllung.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

leichte Oper
Meaning
a short opera with light and humorous themes
Example
The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.
Das Theater inszenierte eine berühmte Operette von Gilbert und Sullivan.
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 /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhæn.dɪd/

Open-handed

großzügig; liberal
Meaning
Generous; liberal; giving freely;
Example
He is very open-handed with his money and always helps those in need.
Er ist sehr großzügig mit seinem Geld und hilft immer den Bedürftigen.
B2 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌdoʊs/

overdose

überdosis
Meaning
An excessive and dangerous amount of a drug; to take too much of a substance.
Example
He was rushed to the hospital after a drug overdose.
Er wurde nach einer Drogenüberdosis ins Krankenhaus eingeliefert.
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.
A1 adjective /oʊld/

old

alt
Meaning
having lived for a long time; not new or young
Example
He still drives his old car.
Er fährt immer noch sein altes Auto.
B1 adjective /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organized

organisiert
Meaning
Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.
Example
An organized approach to work increases productivity and reduces stress.
Ein gut organisierter Ansatz bei der Arbeit erhöht die Produktivität und reduziert Stress.
A2 noun /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

opening

Eröffnung
Meaning
an act or instance of beginning something
Example
The opening of the new store was a huge success.
Die Eröffnung des neuen Geschäfts war ein großer Erfolg.
B1 verb /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

organize

organisieren
Meaning
to arrange systematically; to plan and coordinate
Example
She organized a surprise party for her friend.
Sie organisierte eine Überraschungsparty für ihre Freundin.
B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

überwältigend
Meaning
Very intense; overpowering.
Example
Large tasks can feel overwhelming.
Große Aufgaben können überwältigend wirken.
A1 adverb /aʊt/

out

draußen
Meaning
moving or appearing away from the inside or center; not at home or present
Example
He stepped out of the room quietly.
Er trat leise aus dem Raum.
C1 noun /oʊˈmɪʃ.ən/

Omission

Auslassung; Unterlassung
Meaning
the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include
Example
The omission of his name from the list was intentional.
Die Auslassung seines Namens von der Liste war absichtlich.
C1 noun /ˈɑːdəsi/

odyssey

lange Reise
Meaning
a long, adventurous journey; a series of experiences
Example
Her career has been an odyssey of challenges and achievements.
Ihre Karriere war eine Odyssee aus Herausforderungen und Erfolgen.
C1 noun /oʊθ/

Oath

Eid
Meaning
a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement
Example
The doctor took an oath to help patients.
Der Arzt legte ein Eid ab, den Patienten zu helfen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɒn.slɔːt/

onslaught

Angriff
Meaning
A fierce or destructive attack.
Example
The village faced an onslaught of enemy forces.
Das Dorf sah sich einem Angriff der feindlichen Truppen gegenüber.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

Organ
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
Das Herz ist ein wichtiges Organ im menschlichen Körper.
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

optional
Meaning
not compulsory; left to choice
Example
Wearing a tie is optional for this event.
Das Tragen einer Krawatte ist für diese Veranstaltung optional.
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 adjective /ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/

optimistic

optimistisch
Meaning
hopeful and confident about the future
Example
She is optimistic about the success of her new project.
Sie ist optimistisch über den Erfolg ihres neuen Projekts.
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.
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 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.
C1 adjective /əˈprɛs.ɪv/

Oppressive

unterdrückend
Meaning
Harsh and authoritarian; overwhelming; causing distress; tyrannical;
Example
The oppressive heat made it difficult to work outside during the summer.
Die drückende Hitze erschwerte die Arbeit im Freien während des Sommers.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

Auslass
Meaning
a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed
Example
Art is a great outlet for emotions.
Kunst ist ein großartiger Auslass für Emotionen.
C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

bezogen auf die Länder Ostasiens; orientalisch
Meaning
relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern
Example
The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.
Das Museum hat eine schöne Sammlung orientalischer Kunst.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtoʊn/

overtone

subtile Bedeutung
Meaning
A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.
Example
His speech had political overtones that were hard to ignore.
Seine Rede hatte politische Untertöne, die schwer zu ignorieren waren.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/

outcry

Protest
Meaning
A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.
Example
The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens.
Die Entscheidung löste einen Protest unter den Bürgern aus.
C1 verb /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

oscillate

sich hin und her bewegen oder schwingen zwischen zwei Punkten oder Zuständen
Meaning
To swing or move back and forth between two points or states
Example
The stock market tends to oscillate during uncertain times.
Der Aktienmarkt tendiert dazu, sich in unsicheren Zeiten zu bewegen.
C1 noun /oʊˈveɪʃən/

ovation

Beifall
Meaning
an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands
Example
The actor received a standing ovation after his performance.
Der Schauspieler erhielt nach seiner Aufführung stehende Ovationen.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

überbezahlen
Meaning
To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.
Example
She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.
Sie erkannte, dass sie für die Konzertkarten zu viel bezahlt hatte.
C2 noun /ˈɑːbəlɪsk/

obelisk

obelisk
Meaning
A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument with a pyramid-shaped top.
Example
The ancient Egyptians built obelisks to honor their gods.
Die alten Ägypter errichteten Obelisken, um ihre Götter zu ehren.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsənt/

opalescent

opalartig
Meaning
showing or reflecting a milky, iridescent light like an opal
Example
The opalescent sky glowed with shades of pink and blue.
Der opaleszente Himmel leuchtete in rosa und blauen Tönen.
C1 noun ˌɒb.səˈlɛs.əns

obsolescence

Veralterung
Meaning
The process of becoming obsolete or outdated and no longer used.
Example
The rapid advancement of technology leads to the obsolescence of old devices.
Der schnelle technologische Fortschritt führt zur Veralterung alter Geräte.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/

opportunity

Gelegenheit
Meaning
A favorable chance or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
Example
She seized the opportunity to study abroad.
Sie ergriff die Gelegenheit, im Ausland zu studieren.
A2 verb /ˈɔːfər/

offer

anbieten
Meaning
to present something for acceptance or rejection; to propose
Example
She offered to help with the project.
Sie bot an, bei dem Projekt zu helfen.
C1 adjective /ˌəʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/

overstimulated

überstimuliert
Meaning
Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.
Example
Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
Überstimulierte Gedanken können zu Burnout und verringerter Produktivität führen.
C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

große Überholung
Meaning
to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective
Example
The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.
Das Unternehmen entschied sich, sein veraltetes Computersystem zu überholen.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrzmən/

Oarsman

Ruderer
Meaning
a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew
Example
The experienced oarsman rowed the boat across the river.
Der erfahrene Ruderer ruderte das Boot über den Fluss.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

Vororte der Stadt
Meaning
The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.
Example
They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.
Sie zogen in die Vororte der Stadt für ein ruhigeres Leben.
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.
B2 noun /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

Besessenheit
Meaning
An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
Example
His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.
Seine Besessenheit vom Erfolg trieb ihn dazu, Tag und Nacht zu arbeiten.
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrnəˈmɛntl/

ornamental

ornamental
Meaning
Serving as decoration; decorative rather than functional.
Example
The garden was filled with ornamental plants.
Der Garten war mit ornamentalen Pflanzen gefüllt.
C2 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

obstructionist

Verhinderer
Meaning
a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress by being uncooperative or oppositional
Example
The obstructionist in the committee kept delaying the decision-making process.
Der Verhinderer im Ausschuss verzögerte weiterhin den Entscheidungsfindungsprozess.