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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 /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 adjective /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/

orthodox

orthodox
Meaning
conforming to traditional beliefs or practices
Example
He comes from a very orthodox family.
Er stammt aus einer sehr orthodoxen Familie.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtriːtʃ/

outreach

Erweiterung der Hilfe
Meaning
The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.
Example
The charity launched a new outreach program for the homeless.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation startete ein neues Programm zur Erweiterung der Hilfe für Obdachlose.
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 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

besetzt; belegt
Meaning
being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force
Example
The room is occupied, so please wait outside.
Das Zimmer ist besetzt, bitte warten Sie draußen.
B1 noun /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

operation

operation
Meaning
an act or process of functioning or operating
Example
The hospital performed a successful operation.
Das Krankenhaus führte eine erfolgreiche Operation durch.
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.
A2 modal verb /ɔːt/

ought

sollte
Meaning
Used to indicate duty, correctness, or moral obligation.
Example
You ought to respect your elders.
Du solltest deine Älteren respektieren.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

ausgestoßen
Meaning
rejected by society; excluded person
Example
He felt like an outcast in his new school.
Er fühlte sich wie ein Ausgestoßener in seiner neuen Schule.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

overseas

ins Ausland
Meaning
in or to a foreign country across the sea
Example
He went overseas for higher education.
Er ging ins Ausland für höhere Bildung.
B2 adverb /ˈəʊvəli/

overly

übermäßig
Meaning
to an excessive degree or extent
Example
She was overly concerned about the results.
Sie war übermäßig besorgt über die Ergebnisse.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /əˈfen.sɪv/

Offensive

beleidigend; insultierend; aggressiv
Meaning
causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive
Example
His offensive remarks hurt everyone's feelings.
Seine beleidigenden Bemerkungen verletzten die Gefühle aller.
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 /ˈɑːsɪˌfaɪd/

ossified

in Knochen verwandelt, starr
Meaning
Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.
Example
The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.
Das Unternehmen hatte eine starre Managementstruktur, die Innovationen widerstand.
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.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/

overthrow

Glück
Meaning
To remove a leader or government from power, often by force.
Example
The rebels planned to overthrow the corrupt regime.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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 /ˈɔɪl.i/

Oily

ölig; mit Öl bedeckt; fettig
Meaning
covered with oil; containing oil; greasy
Example
Her oily skin needs special care.
Ihre ölige Haut braucht besondere Pflege.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

direkt; vollständig; ohne Vorbehalt
Meaning
completely; directly; without reservation or concealment
Example
She rejected the proposal outright.
Sie lehnte den Vorschlag direkt ab.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdʒi/

orgy

Orgie
Meaning
A wild party involving excessive indulgence, especially of a sexual nature.
Example
The novel described a scandalous orgy in a wealthy mansion.
Der Roman beschrieb eine skandalöse Orgie in einer wohlhabenden Villa.
C2 noun /ɔːrˈθɑːɡrəfi/

orthography

Orthografie
Meaning
The conventional spelling system of a language.
Example
English orthography can be confusing for learners.
Die englische Orthografie kann für Lernende verwirrend sein.
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 noun əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz

Olympic Games

olympische spiele
Meaning
The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.
Example
The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes.
Die Olympischen Spiele bringen die besten Athleten der Welt zusammen.
A2 pronoun /aʊərˈsɛlvz/

ourselves

wir selbst
Meaning
used by the speaker to refer to themselves and one or more others as the object of the verb
Example
We should help ourselves before helping others.
Wir sollten uns selbst helfen, bevor wir anderen helfen.
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.
B2 noun/verb /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

outrage

Empörung
Meaning
A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.
Example
The unfair decision caused public outrage.
Die ungerechte Entscheidung verursachte öffentliche Empörung.
B2 adjective ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl

operational

betrieblich
Meaning
In working order; ready for use.
Example
The space project will be operational by 2025.
Das Weltraumprojekt wird bis 2025 operational sein.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈɒb.vi.əs/

Obvious

offensichtlich; leicht zu verstehen
Meaning
easily perceived or understood; clear and apparent to the mind
Example
It was obvious that she was upset about something.
Es war offensichtlich, dass sie über etwas verärgert war.
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.
B1 noun əbˈdʒek.tɪv

objective

ziel
Meaning
A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.
Example
The main objective is to test sustainability.
Das Hauptziel ist es, die Nachhaltigkeit zu testen.
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.
C2 noun /ɔːˈreɪʃən/

oration

Ansprache
Meaning
A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion
Example
The president delivered an inspiring oration.
Der Präsident hielt eine inspirierende Ansprache.
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.
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.
A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

oder
Meaning
used to link alternatives
Example
You can have tea or coffee.
Du kannst Tee oder Kaffee haben.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈɑːskjʊleɪt/

osculate

küssen
Meaning
To kiss.
Example
They osculated under the mistletoe during the party.
Sie küssten sich unter dem Mistelzweig während der Party.
C1 noun /ˌɒk.sɪ.dʒɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

oxygenation

Sauerstoffversorgung oder -behandlung
Meaning
The process of supplying or treating with oxygen.
Example
Deep breathing exercises improve oxygenation of the body.
Tiefenatmungsübungen verbessern die Sauerstoffversorgung des Körpers.
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.
C1 noun ˌɒk.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

oxidation

Oxidation
Meaning
A chemical reaction that involves the combination of a substance with oxygen, often causing deterioration.
Example
Oxidation causes metal surfaces to weaken.
Die Oxidation schwächt Metalloberflächen.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /əˈkɜr.əns/

Occurrence

Vorkommen
Meaning
an instance or event of something happening; the fact of occurring
Example
The occurrence of earthquakes is common in this region.
Das Vorkommen von Erdbeben ist in dieser Region üblich.
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.
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.
A2 noun /əˈlɪmpɪks/

olympics

Olympische Spiele
Meaning
an international sports competition held every four years with athletes from many countries
Example
The Olympics bring athletes from all over the world together.
Die Olympischen Spiele bringen Athleten aus der ganzen Welt zusammen.
B1 adverb /əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/

originally

ursprünglich
Meaning
in the beginning, at first
Example
Originally, she wanted to be a doctor.
Ursprünglich wollte sie Ärztin werden.
C2 noun /ɒkˈteɪvoʊ/

octavo

Oktavo (Buchgröße, die durch das Falten eines Blattes in acht Teile entsteht)
Meaning
A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).
Example
The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.
Die alte Bibliothek enthielt seltene Oktavo-Ausgaben von Shakespeare.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm/

opportunism

Opportunismus
Meaning
The practice of taking advantage of opportunities regardless of principles or ethics.
Example
His decision was driven by opportunism, not values.
Seine Entscheidung wurde durch Opportunismus motiviert, nicht durch Werte.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɑːbdʒərˈɡeɪʃən/

objurgation

strenge Zurechtweisung
Meaning
a harsh scolding or strong rebuke
Example
His misconduct earned him a severe objurgation from the manager.
Sein Fehlverhalten brachte ihm eine strenge Zurechtweisung vom Manager ein.
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 /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.
C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

beseitigen
Meaning
To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.
Example
This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.
Dieses neue System beseitigt die Notwendigkeit einer manuellen Dateneingabe.
B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

Optimismus
Meaning
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
Example
Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.
Ihr Optimismus half ihr, schwierige Zeiten zu überstehen.
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.
B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

beobachten
Meaning
to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something
Example
Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.
Wissenschaftler beobachten das Verhalten von Tieren in der Wildnis.
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.
C2 adjective /əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

obsequious

kriecherisch
Meaning
Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.
Example
The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.
Der Kellner machte eine kriecherische Verbeugung vor jedem Kunden.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 preposition /ˈɒntu/

onto

auf
Meaning
moving to a position on the surface of something
Example
She jumped onto the table to get the book.
Sie sprang auf den Tisch, um das Buch zu holen.
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.
B1 adjective /əˈfɪʃəl/

official

offiziell
Meaning
relating to or connected with an authority or public office
Example
He is the official spokesperson for the company.
Er ist der offizielle Sprecher des Unternehmens.
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

weglassen
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
Bitte lassen Sie keine wichtigen Details in Ihrem Bericht aus.
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.
B1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.ʒɪn/

Origin

ursprung
Meaning
the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived; the source
Example
Scientists are studying the origin of the universe.
Wissenschaftler untersuchen den Ursprung des Universums.
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 /oʊk/

oak

Eiche
Meaning
a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood
Example
The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.
Der alte Eichenbaum spendete Schatten für den ganzen Garten.
B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

laufend
Meaning
continuing; still in progress
Example
The ongoing project will finish next month.
Das laufende Projekt wird nächsten Monat abgeschlossen sein.
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.
B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

begehen
Meaning
To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.
Example
The day is observed annually to raise awareness.
Der Tag wird jährlich begangen, um Bewusstsein zu schaffen.
C2 noun /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/

opprobrium

Verachtung, Schande
Meaning
Harsh criticism or public disgrace.
Example
The scandal brought opprobrium on the politician.
Der Skandal brachte Verachtung für den Politiker.
B2 verb /ɒpt/

opt

wählen
Meaning
to choose or decide to do something instead of something else
Example
Many students opt to study abroad for better opportunities.
Viele Studenten entscheiden sich, im Ausland zu studieren, um bessere Möglichkeiten zu haben.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈɒf.biːt/

offbeat

ungewöhnlich
Meaning
Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.
Example
She has a very offbeat sense of humor.
Sie hat einen sehr ungewöhnlichen Sinn für Humor.
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 adjective /ˈɔː.də.li/

Orderly

ordentlich; systematisch; friedlich
Meaning
well-organized; systematic; peaceful
Example
Please keep your desk orderly and clean.
Bitte halten Sie Ihren Schreibtisch ordentlich und sauber.
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.
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.
B1 verb অকার্স

occurs

tritt auf
Meaning
Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.
Example
Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures.
Schneefall tritt in Regionen mit Temperaturen unter dem Gefrierpunkt auf.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.i.ənt/

Orient

Orient, insbesondere die Länder Ostasiens
Meaning
the East, especially countries of eastern Asia; to determine one's position or direction
Example
Many spices come from the Orient.
Viele Gewürze kommen aus dem Orient.
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.
C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

Unterdrückung; Misshandlung; Tyrannei;
Meaning
cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment
Example
The people fought against political oppression.
Die Menschen kämpften gegen politische Unterdrückung.
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 /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

Otherwise

anders; sonst
Meaning
in a different way; if not; or else; apart from that
Example
Study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.
Lerne hart, sonst fällst du durch die Prüfung.
A1 adjective /əʊˈkeɪ/

okay

in Ordnung
Meaning
used to express agreement or acceptance
Example
It's okay to leave early today.
Es ist in Ordnung, heute früher zu gehen.
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 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

überholen
Meaning
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
Example
The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.
Der Läufer konnte seinen Konkurrenten in der letzten Runde überholen.
B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

Gegner; Rivale
Meaning
a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another
Example
The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.
Der Schachspieler besiegte seinen stärksten Gegner.
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.
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.
C2 noun /oʊd/

ode

Ode
Meaning
a lyrical poem, often expressing praise or strong emotions
Example
The poet wrote an ode to the beauty of nature.
Der Dichter schrieb eine Ode an die Schönheit der Natur.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhɑrt.ɪd/

Open-hearted

offenherzig; großzügig und aufrichtig; herzlich empfangend;
Meaning
Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;
Example
She welcomed the strangers with an open-hearted smile and invited them for dinner.
Sie begrüßte die Fremden mit einem offenen Lächeln und lud sie zum Abendessen ein.
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.
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.
B2 noun /əˌrɪʒ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/

Originality

Originalität
Meaning
the quality of being novel or unusual; the ability to think independently and creatively
Example
The artist's work showed great originality and creativity.
Das Werk des Künstlers zeigte große Originalität und Kreativität.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /əbˈnɒkʃəs/

Obnoxious

anstößig
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; offensive; annoying
Example
His obnoxious behavior at the party annoyed everyone.
Sein anstößiges Verhalten auf der Party ärgerte alle.
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.
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 adjective /ˈoʊ.vɔɪd/

ovoid

eiförmig
Meaning
egg-shaped; resembling an oval or ellipse
Example
The artist painted an ovoid shape in the center of the canvas.
Der Künstler malte eine eiförmige Form in die Mitte der Leinwand.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/

ornithologist

Ornithologe
Meaning
a scientist who studies birds
Example
The ornithologist spent years studying migratory birds.
Der Ornithologe verbrachte Jahre mit der Untersuchung von Zugvögeln.
C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

Herrscher
Meaning
A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.
Example
The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.
Die Bauern wurden gezwungen, Steuern an ihren Herrscher zu zahlen.
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 noun /ˌɒbstəˈtrɪʃən/

obstetrician

Geburtshelfer
Meaning
A doctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health.
Example
The obstetrician monitored the mother’s health throughout the pregnancy.
Der Geburtshelfer überwachte die Gesundheit der Mutter während der Schwangerschaft.
C1 adjective /ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Operative

aktiv; in Kraft; funktionierend; betriebsbereit;
Meaning
Functioning; in effect; working; active;
Example
The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.
Die neuen Sicherheitsprotokolle wurden unmittelbar nach dem Unfall betriebsbereit.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

overshadow

überschatten
Meaning
to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact
Example
The scandal overshadowed his achievements.
Der Skandal überschattete seine Erfolge.