C1 adjective /əbˈtjuːs/

Obtuse

dumm; stumpf; langsam zu verstehen

Meaning

annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; lacking in intelligence or perception

Example

He was being deliberately obtuse about the instructions.

Er war absichtlich obtus bezüglich der Anweisungen.

C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

trennbar

Meaning

Capable of being separated or divided.

Example

The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.

Die beiden Themen sind trennbar und sollten unabhängig besprochen werden.

C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

Meaning

Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.

Example

The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.

Der Gorilla wird als ein anthropoid Affe betrachtet.

B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

Sklaverei

Meaning

the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else

Example

Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.

Sklaverei wurde im 19. Jahrhundert in den meisten Ländern abgeschafft.

B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

einsperren

Meaning

to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space

Example

The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.

Der Gefangene war 23 Stunden am Tag in seiner Zelle eingesperrt.

B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

aufdecken

Meaning

to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known

Example

The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.

Die Untersuchung deckte die Wahrheit über den Skandal auf.

C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

Plattfisch

Meaning

a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor

Example

Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.

Plattfische wie Seezunge und Flunder sind ausgezeichnet zum Grillen.

B1 noun ˈkeɪ.bəl

cable

Kabel

Meaning

A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.

Example

The cable connects countries across continents.

Das Kabel verbindet Länder über Kontinente hinweg.

B1 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

precisely

präzise

Meaning

In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.

Example

The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.

Der Roboterarm hat die Operation präzise durchgeführt.

C1 verb /rɪˈkɔɪl/

recoil

zurückweichen

Meaning

To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.

Example

She recoiled at the sight of the snake.

Sie zuckte zurück, als sie die Schlange sah.

B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

Vermögen

Meaning

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.

Example

Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.

Immobilien sind eines der wertvollsten Vermögenswerte.

C1 adjective /ˈwɪl.fəl/

Wilful

stur; absichtlich

Meaning

deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional

Example

His wilful disobedience led to punishment.

Sein absichtlicher Ungehorsam führte zu einer Bestrafung.

A2 noun /peɪn/

Pain

Schmerz; körperliches Leiden oder emotionale Not

Meaning

physical suffering or discomfort; mental or emotional distress

Example

The patient felt severe pain in his back.

Der Patient fühlte starke Schmerzen in seinem Rücken.

C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

liegend

Meaning

lying down or in a resting position

Example

He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.

Er wurde nach einem langen Tag auf dem Sofa liegend gefunden.

C2 adjective/noun /haɪˈbɜːrniən/

hibernian

hibernisch

Meaning

Relating to Ireland or the Irish.

Example

He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history.

Er genoss es, über die hibernische Kultur und Geschichte zu lesen.

B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

aufrichtig; ehrlich; ohne Vortäuschung

Meaning

honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit

Example

She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.

Sie entschuldigte sich aufrichtig für ihren Fehler.

C1 verb /ˈviːtoʊ/

veto

Meaning

to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law

Example

The president decided to veto the new bill.

Der Präsident entschied sich, das neue Gesetz zu vetieren.

B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

Fehler

Meaning

a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something

Example

The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.

Der Fertigungsfehler führte dazu, dass das Produkt nach nur einer Woche fehlschlug.

B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

Erkundung

Meaning

the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it

Example

Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.

Die Weltraum-Erkundung hat unser Verständnis des Universums erweitert.

C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

Höhepunkt

Meaning

the highest point of achievement or excellence

Example

Winning the award was the acme of his career.

Der Gewinn des Preises war der Höhepunkt seiner Karriere.

B2 noun ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs

Habitat Loss

Lebensraumverlust

Meaning

The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.

Example

Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies.

Der Verlust von Lebensräumen ist eine der größten Bedrohungen für Schmetterlinge.

B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

umkehren

Meaning

to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result

Example

She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.

Sie kehrte schnell das Auto aus der Einfahrt.

B1 noun /ˈprɛər/

prayer

Gebet

Meaning

a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity

Example

She recited a prayer before the meal.

Sie sprach ein Gebet vor dem Essen.

C2 verb /ˈpɒntɪfɪkeɪt/

pontificate

auf pompöse oder dogmatische Weise sprechen oder handeln; als Pontifex amtieren

Meaning

to speak or act in a pompous or dogmatic way; to officiate as a pontiff

Example

He pontificated on the importance of education for over an hour.

Er pontifizierte über eine Stunde lang über die Bedeutung von Bildung.

B1 verb /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

calculate

berechnen

Meaning

to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate

Example

I need to calculate the total cost.

Ich muss die Gesamtkosten berechnen.

A1 noun /weɪ/

Way

Weg; Methode; Art; Stil;

Meaning

a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path

Example

There must be a better way to solve this problem.

Es muss einen besseren Weg geben, dieses Problem zu lösen.

C1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

Peacock flower

Pfauenblume

Meaning

a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail

Example

The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer.

Der Pfauenzweiflorbaum blüht im Sommer mit auffälligen orangen Blumen.

C2 noun /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/

gadfly

Stachelfliegen

Meaning

A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.

Example

The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.

Der Journalist war ein Stachelfliegen, der ständig die Politik der Regierung hinterfragte.

C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

ein großes, luxuriöses Auto, das von einem Chauffeur gefahren wird

Meaning

a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.

Example

The bride arrived in a white limousine.

Die Braut kam in einer weißen Limousine an.

C2 noun /ˈnæfθə/

naphtha

Nafta

Meaning

A flammable oil containing hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used as fuel or solvent.

Example

The factory stored barrels of naphtha for industrial use.

Die Fabrik lagerte Fässer mit Nafta für industrielle Zwecke.

B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈsoʊ.də/

Baking Soda

backpulver

Meaning

sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent

Example

Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy.

Fügen Sie einen Teelöffel Backpulver hinzu, um den Kuchen luftig zu machen.

C2 noun /ˈduːti/

Dhuti

dhuti

Meaning

a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs

Example

The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony.

Der ältere Mann trug während der religiösen Zeremonie ein weißes Dhuti.

A1 noun /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

village

Dorf

Meaning

a small community or group of houses in a rural area

Example

They live in a small village surrounded by mountains.

Sie leben in einem kleinen Dorf, das von Bergen umgeben ist.

A1 adverb /ˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li/

Usually

gewöhnlich; in der Regel

Meaning

in most cases; generally; as a rule

Example

I usually wake up at 7 AM every morning.

Ich wache normalerweise um 7 Uhr morgens auf.

C1 noun /ˈfɔːls.hʊd/

Falsehood

Falschheit; Lüge

Meaning

the state of being untrue; a lie

Example

The politician was caught spreading falsehoods about his opponent.

Der Politiker wurde dabei erwischt, Lügen über seinen Gegner zu verbreiten.

B2 noun ˌɡloʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

globalization

globalisierung

Meaning

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

Example

Globalization has connected economies across the world.

Die Globalisierung hat die Volkswirtschaften weltweit verbunden.

C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Schroffheit

Meaning

Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.

Example

She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.

Sie sprach mit Schroffheit, als sie unterbrochen wurde.

C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

subaquatisch

Meaning

Existing, living, or located under water.

Example

Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.

Taucher erkundeten das subaquatische Höhlensystem, das mit seltenen Fischen gefüllt war.

C2 noun kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

Konzeptualisierung

Meaning

The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.

Example

The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.

Die Konzeptualisierung von erneuerbaren Städten ist bahnbrechend.

B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

symbolisch

Meaning

serving as a symbol or representing something else

Example

The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.

Die Taube ist symbolisch für Frieden und Freiheit.

C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

unaufhaltsam

Meaning

Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.

Example

The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.

Der unaufhaltsame Kampf der Freiheitskämpfer führte zum Sieg.

C1 adjective /ˈpɛndənt/

pendent

hängend

Meaning

hanging down or suspended

Example

The pendent branches touched the ground.

Die hängenden Zweige berührten den Boden.

C2 verb /deɪn/

deign

seiner Würde zuwider handeln

Meaning

to do something considered beneath one's dignity

Example

The king did not deign to reply to the commoner.

Der König gönnte sich nicht, dem gemeinen Mann zu antworten.

C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

übelriechend

Meaning

Having a very unpleasant smell.

Example

The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.

Der übelriechende Raum ließ alle schnell gehen.

B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

medaille

Meaning

a piece of metal given as an award for achievement

Example

She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.

Sie gewann eine Goldmedaille im 100-Meter-Rennen.

C2 noun /ˈtjuːtərʃɪp/

tutorship

Tutorschaft

Meaning

The office or position of a tutor; guidance or instruction given by a tutor.

Example

He thrived under the tutorship of his mentor.

Er blühte unter der Tutorschaft seines Mentors auf.

B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

Kugel

Meaning

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

Example

The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.

Die Erde ist fast eine perfekte Kugel.

B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

Kabeljau

Meaning

A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food

Example

The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.

Der Fischer fing einen großen Kabeljau im Nordatlantik.

C2 verb /fleɪ/

flay

Haut abziehen/scharf kritisieren

Meaning

to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely

Example

The chef flayed the fish before cooking it.

Der Koch entfernte die Haut des Fisches, bevor er ihn kochte.

B2 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

Modul

Meaning

a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole

Example

The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.

Das Modul zum maschinellen Lernen war schwierig, aber informativ.

C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

angreifen

Meaning

to attack violently, either physically or with words

Example

The politician was assailed with difficult questions.

Der Politiker wurde mit schwierigen Fragen angegriffen.

B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

mehrdeutig

Meaning

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

Example

His statement was too ambiguous to understand.

Seine Aussage war zu mehrdeutig, um sie zu verstehen.

C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

geschmolzenes Fett, Saft oder Flüssigkeit während des Kochens über das Fleisch gießen oder bestreichen, um es feucht zu halten

Meaning

to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist

Example

She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.

Sie bastete den Truthahn alle 30 Minuten, um ihn saftig zu halten.

B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

verstellbar; anpassbar; justierbar;

Meaning

নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;

Example

This chair has an adjustable height feature.

Dieser Stuhl hat eine verstellbare Höhe.

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

pompös; prätentiös; übermäßig großartig

Meaning

showing off; pretentious; overly grand

Example

His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.

Seine pompöse Haltung nervte alle bei dem Treffen.

C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

spartianisch

Meaning

showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere

Example

He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.

Er lebte in einem spartanischen Zimmer mit nur einem Bett und einem Stuhl.

B2 noun /ˈɑː.mənd/

Almond

Mandel

Meaning

edible seed of the almond tree

Example

Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.

Mandeln sind ein gesunder Snack, der reich an Eiweiß und guten Fetten ist.

B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

missbräuchlich / schädlich verbal oder physisch

Meaning

extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm

Example

She left her job because of her abusive boss.

Sie hat ihren Job wegen ihres missbräuchlichen Chefs verlassen.

C1 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

grundlos; unbegründet

Meaning

without foundation or justification; baseless

Example

His accusations against her were completely groundless.

Seine Anschuldigungen gegen sie waren völlig grundlos.

B2 noun /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

formation

Formation

Meaning

the action of forming or process of being formed

Example

The formation of the new company took several months.

Die Formation des neuen Unternehmens dauerte mehrere Monate.

B2 adjective /ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Graphic

grafisch; visuell; lebendig;

Meaning

relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;

Example

The graphic design was colorful and eye-catching.

Das grafische Design war farbenfroh und auffällig.

C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

Hiatus

Meaning

A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.

Example

The show returned after a long hiatus.

Die Show kehrte nach einer langen Pause zurück.

A2 verb /prəˈtɛkt/

protect

schützen

Meaning

To keep safe from harm or injury.

Example

Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media.

Schütze dich vor den negativen Auswirkungen sozialer Medien.

A2 noun /wiːl/

wheel

Rad

Meaning

a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things

Example

The wheel of the car broke down on the way.

Das Rad des Autos ist auf dem Weg kaputt gegangen.

A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənts

movements

bewegungen

Meaning

Organized efforts by groups of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.

Example

Freedom movements paved the way for independence.

Freiheitsbewegungen ebneten den Weg zur Unabhängigkeit.

C2 noun ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti

magnanimity

Großherzigkeit

Meaning

Generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; forbearance.

Example

His magnanimity towards his competitors was admirable.

Seine Großherzigkeit gegenüber seinen Mitbewerbern war bewundernswert.

C1 adjective + noun ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈnɒlɪdʒ

unprecedented knowledge

beispielloses Wissen

Meaning

Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.

Example

Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system.

Artemis wird beispielloses Wissen über das Sonnensystem liefern.

C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

ein Stück Ziegelstein; scharfe Kritik oder Zensur

Meaning

a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure

Example

The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.

Die wütenden Demonstranten warfen Ziegelsteine gegen die Fenster des Gebäudes.

C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

ungünstig

Meaning

Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.

Example

The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.

Das Team begann seine Reise unter ungünstigen Wetterbedingungen.

B2 verb /ˈresəl/

wrestle

ringen

Meaning

to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem

Example

The children like to wrestle on the playground.

Die Kinder spielen gerne auf dem Spielplatz.

C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

Pigment

Meaning

a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something

Example

The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.

Der Künstler mischte verschiedene Pigmente, um den perfekten Blauton zu schaffen.

A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

Maschine

Meaning

A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.

Example

This washing machine is very efficient.

Diese Waschmaschine ist sehr effizient.

B2 noun ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz

allegations

Anschuldigungen

Meaning

Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.

Example

The allegations were investigated by an international body.

Die Anschuldigungen wurden von einer internationalen Organisation untersucht.

C1 adjective /ɪˈrɒtɪk/

erotic

erotisch

Meaning

relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement

Example

The novel contained several erotic scenes.

Der Roman enthielt mehrere erotische Szenen.

B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

mittelalterlich

Meaning

Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.

Example

The castle is a famous medieval monument.

Die Burg ist ein berühmtes mittelalterliches Denkmal.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

engrained

tief verwurzelt, schwer zu ändern

Meaning

Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.

Example

Cultural practices are often deeply engrained in the fabric of society.

Kulturelle Praktiken sind oft tief in das Gefüge der Gesellschaft verwurzelt.

B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

Suchender

Meaning

a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth

Example

The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.

Der Suchende reiste weit, um die Antworten auf seine Fragen zu finden.

C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

Ambrosia

Meaning

The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.

Example

The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.

Das Dessert war so lecker, dass es wie Ambrosia schmeckte.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈvɔɪst/

unvoiced

nicht ausgesprochen

Meaning

not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration

Example

The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting.

Die Studentin hielt ihre Meinung während des Treffens ungesprochen.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪk/

Unlike

anders; nicht ähnlich

Meaning

different from; not similar to

Example

Unlike his brother, he prefers quiet activities.

Im Gegensatz zu seinem Bruder bevorzugt er ruhige Aktivitäten.

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zər/

Razor

rasierer

Meaning

a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin

Example

He shaved his beard with a sharp razor.

Er hat sich mit einem scharfen Rasierer den Bart rasiert.

C2 adjective /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

schläfrig machend

Meaning

Tending to induce sleep; soporific.

Example

The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.

Die somniferen Vorlesungen des Professors brachten die Hälfte der Klasse zum Einschlafen.

C1 verb /iːk/

eke

durchhalten

Meaning

to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly

Example

The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.

Die Familie versuchte, ihre Ersparnisse während der schwierigen Monate auszudehnen.

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.

A2 noun /ˈmɒn.stər/

Monster

Monster; grausame Person

Meaning

a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature; a cruel person

Example

The children were scared of the monster under the bed.

Die Kinder hatten Angst vor dem Monster unter dem Bett.

C1 noun fɔːlt ˈtɒl.ər.əns

fault-tolerance

Fehlertoleranz

Meaning

The ability of a system to continue operating properly in the event of the failure of some of its components.

Example

Fault-tolerance ensures dependable systems.

Fehlertoleranz sorgt für zuverlässige Systeme.

A2 noun /ɪkˈskjuːs/

Excuse

Entschuldigung

Meaning

a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense

Example

Being tired is not a valid excuse for not completing your homework.

Müdigkeit ist keine gültige Entschuldigung dafür, deine Hausaufgaben nicht zu machen.

B1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/

Marketing

Marketing, Werbung, Verkaufsförderung

Meaning

The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.

Example

Digital marketing has transformed business strategies.

Digitale Werbung hat die Geschäftsstrategien transformiert.

A1 noun /bʌs/

Bus

Meaning

a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road

Example

I take the bus to work every morning.

Ich nehme jeden Morgen den Bus zur Arbeit.

A1 noun /ˈdænsɪŋ/

dancing

Meaning

the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music

Example

They spent the evening dancing at the party.

C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

archangel

Erzengel

Meaning

A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.

Example

Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel.

Michael wird oft als der mächtigste Erzengel dargestellt.

B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

alphabetisch

Meaning

in the order of the letters of the alphabet

Example

The names are listed alphabetically in the register.

Die Namen sind alphabetisch im Register geordnet.

C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

Person ohne Bedeutung; etwas, das nicht existiert

Meaning

a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist

Example

He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.

Er fühlte sich wie eine Nonentity in der großen Firma.

C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

gesellschaftlich

Meaning

Relating to society or social relationships.

Example

Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.

Gesellschaftliche Vorteile des Weltraumtourismus werden diskutiert.

C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

habgierig

Meaning

having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions

Example

She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.

Sie warf ihm einen habgierigen Blick zu, als er seine neue Uhr zeigte.

C2 verb /həˈmɑː.dʒə.naɪz/

homogenize

homogenisieren

Meaning

To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.

Example

The company tried to homogenize its products across global markets.

Das Unternehmen versuchte, seine Produkte auf globalen Märkten zu homogenisieren.

B2 verb /ɪkˈsploʊd/

explode

explodieren

Meaning

to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or pressure

Example

The bomb exploded in the middle of the street.

Die Bombe explodierte mitten auf der Straße.

C1 adjective /ˈdesələt/

Desolate

verlassen; einsam; öde

Meaning

deserted; lonely; barren

Example

The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.

Das verlassene Dorf sah verlassen und leer aus.

C1 noun /dʒest/

Jest

Witz; Scherz

Meaning

a thing said or done for amusement; a joke

Example

His comment was made in jest, not to offend anyone.

Sein Kommentar wurde im Scherz gemacht, nicht um jemanden zu beleidigen.

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

Korrespondent

Meaning

A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.

Example

The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.

Der ausländische Korrespondent berichtete live aus Paris.

B2 noun ˈtraɪəmf

triumph

Triumph

Meaning

A great victory or achievement.

Example

The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs.

Der Roman gilt als eines der größten Triumphe von Dickens.

B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

angenehm; angenehm; erfreulich; bereit zuzustimmen

Meaning

pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree

Example

The weather is very agreeable today.

Das Wetter ist heute sehr angenehm.

B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

Arbeitsablauf, Prozessabfolge

Meaning

The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.

Example

A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.

Ein gut strukturierter Arbeitsablauf steigert die Produktivität.

C1 noun /ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/

inducement

Anreiz

Meaning

something that persuades or encourages someone to do something

Example

The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees.

Das Unternehmen bot einen Bonus als Anreiz für die Mitarbeiter an.

C1 noun /ˈmæk.rəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts/

macronutrients

Makronährstoffe

Meaning

Nutrients that are needed in large amounts to provide energy and building materials for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Example

Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are vital macronutrients.

Proteine, Fette und Kohlenhydrate sind wichtige Makronährstoffe.

C2 verb /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

adulterate

verfälschen

Meaning

to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality

Example

The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals.

Das Unternehmen wurde mit einer Geldstrafe belegt, weil es seine Produkte mit billigen Chemikalien adulteriert hatte.

C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

Dialekt

Meaning

A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.

Example

He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.

Er spricht einen Dialekt des Bengalischen, der in ländlichen Gebieten verbreitet ist.

B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

Panne

Meaning

a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape

Example

I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.

Ich musste einen Platten in meinem Fahrradreifen heute Morgen reparieren.

B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

rücksichtslos; fahrlässig; gefährlich;

Meaning

acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;

Example

His reckless driving caused a serious accident.

Sein rücksichtsloses Fahren verursachte einen schweren Unfall.

B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

applaudieren

Meaning

to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration

Example

The audience applauded the performance.

Das Publikum applaudierte der Aufführung.

C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

büßen

Meaning

to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing

Example

He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.

Er versuchte, seine Sünde zu sühnen, indem er den Armen half.

B2 noun /θred/

thread

Faden

Meaning

a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing

Example

She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.

Sie benutzte einen roten Faden, um den gerissenen Knopf wieder anzunähen.

C2 noun /ˈtraɪdənt/

trident

Dreizack

Meaning

A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.

Example

The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.

Die Statue von Poseidon hält einen mächtigen Dreizack.

B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

Inflation

Meaning

A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

Example

Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.

Inflation verringert die Kaufkraft der Verbraucher.

B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

Putz, reparieren

Meaning

a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster

Example

The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.

Die Arbeiter verputzten die Wände, um sie glatt zu machen.

A1 noun/adjective/adverb /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

outside

draußen

Meaning

the external part or surface of something; beyond the boundary

Example

Children were playing outside in the yard.

Kinder spielten draußen im Garten.

B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

globale Bewusstseinsbildung

Meaning

Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.

Example

Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.

Globale Bewusstseinsbildung über den Klimawandel ist entscheidend für politische Veränderungen.

C2 noun /ˈθiːɪzəm/

theism

Theismus

Meaning

Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.

Example

Theism is central to many world religions.

Der Theismus ist in vielen Weltreligionen zentral.

A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

Film

Meaning

a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera

Example

They watched a film together on the weekend.

Sie haben zusammen einen Film am Wochenende gesehen.

B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

Verfassung

Meaning

A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure equity.

Verfassungsreformen sichern die Gleichheit.

C1 verb ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

circumvent

klug umgehen oder einen Weg finden, um Hindernisse oder Regeln zu umgehen

Meaning

To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.

Example

He tried to circumvent the security system.

Er versuchte, das Sicherheitssystem zu umgehen.