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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.
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.
C2 adjective /əbˈtruːsɪv/

obtrusive

aufdringlich
Meaning
noticeable in an unpleasant or unwelcome way; intrusive
Example
The advertisement was so obtrusive that it ruined the user’s experience.
Die Werbung war so aufdringlich, dass sie das Benutzererlebnis ruinierte.
C1 noun /ˈəʊ.nəs/

onus

Verantwortung
Meaning
A duty or responsibility, especially a heavy one.
Example
The onus is on the government to provide relief to the victims.
Die Verantwortung liegt bei der Regierung, den Opfern Hilfe zu leisten.
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.
B2 noun /ɑːks/

Ox

Ochse
Meaning
a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields
Example
The farmer used an ox to plow the field.
Der Bauer benutzte einen Ochsen, um das Feld zu pflügen.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

Ausflug
Meaning
a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment
Example
They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.
Sie hatten einen schönen Ausflug zum Strand am letzten Wochenende.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɒptɪks/

optics

Optik
Meaning
The branch of physics dealing with light and vision.
Example
She studied optics to understand how lenses work.
Sie studierte Optik, um zu verstehen, wie Linsen funktionieren.
B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

Otter
Meaning
a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish
Example
The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.
Der verspielte Otter schwamm anmutig im Fluss.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈɒbviəsli/

obviously

offensichtlich
Meaning
in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly
Example
Obviously, he didn’t read the instructions.
Offensichtlich hat er die Anweisungen nicht gelesen.
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.
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 /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.
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 /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/

Ostrich

Strauss
Meaning
a large flightless bird native to Africa with long legs and neck
Example
The ostrich is the world's largest bird.
Der Strauss ist der größte Vogel der Welt.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

overrun

überwuchern
Meaning
to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time
Example
The garden was overrun with weeds.
Der Garten war von Unkraut überwuchert.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

organisatorisch
Meaning
relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group
Example
He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.
Er arbeitet daran, die organisatorische Struktur des Unternehmens zu verbessern.
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.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

overturn

umkehren / eine Entscheidung aufheben
Meaning
to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment
Example
The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.
Das Gericht entschied sich, das vorherige Urteil aufzuheben.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈɔr.dər/

Order

Befehl; Reihenfolge
Meaning
a command or instruction; the arrangement of things following a particular sequence
Example
The teacher gave an order to sit down quietly.
Der Lehrer gab einen Befehl, sich ruhig hinzusetzen.
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.
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.
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.
A1 preposition /ʌv/

of

von
Meaning
expressing the relationship between a part and a whole
Example
The book is on the table, in front of the window.
Das Buch ist auf dem Tisch, vor dem Fenster.
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.
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.
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.
A1 adverb /wʌns/

Once

einmal; irgendwann in der Vergangenheit
Meaning
one time only; at some time in the past; formerly
Example
I have been to Paris once in my life.
Ich war einmal in meinem Leben in Paris.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

altmodisch
Meaning
not modern; belonging to an earlier time
Example
He still wears an old-fashioned hat.
Er trägt immer noch einen altmodischen Hut.
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 /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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɑb.lə.kwi/

Obloquy

harte Kritik oder verbaler Missbrauch; öffentliche Verurteilung
Meaning
harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation
Example
The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.
Der Politiker sah sich nach dem Skandal scharfer Kritik ausgesetzt.
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 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 /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.
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.
A1 preposition, adverb /ˈoʊvər/

over

über
Meaning
across, on top of, or beyond
Example
The book is lying over the table.
Das Buch liegt über dem Tisch.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

veraltet
Meaning
No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.
Example
That old computer is completely outmoded.
Dieser alte Computer ist 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.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

Organisator
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
Sie war die Hauptorganisatorin der internationalen Konferenz.
C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

Salbe
Meaning
A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.
Example
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.
Der Arzt verschrieb eine Salbe für die Verbrennung an seinem Arm.
C1 adverb /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl.i/

optimally

optimal
Meaning
In the most effective or efficient way possible.
Example
Tasks should be allocated optimally for maximum output.
Aufgaben sollten optimal für maximale Ergebnisse verteilt werden.
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.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ/

outstretch

ausstrecken
Meaning
To extend or stretch something outward.
Example
He outstretched his hand to help her up.
Er streckte seine Hand aus, um ihr zu helfen.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈneɪt/

ornate

verziert
Meaning
elaborately or highly decorated
Example
The palace hall was filled with ornate furniture and paintings.
Der Palasthalle war mit verzierten Möbeln und Gemälden gefüllt.
C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

verschleiern, unklar machen, verwirren
Meaning
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.
Politiker verschleiern oft Fakten, um die Menschen zu täuschen.
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 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.
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.
C1 adjective /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔː.ri/

obligatory

obligatorisch
Meaning
Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.
Example
Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.
Das Tragen eines Sicherheitsgurts ist in den meisten Ländern obligatorisch.
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 /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.
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.
C2 verb /əˈkluːd/

occlude

verstopfen
Meaning
To block or close up an opening or passage.
Example
The pipe was occluded by mineral deposits.
Das Rohr war durch Mineralablagerungen blockiert.
B2 noun /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

Orientierung
Meaning
the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment
Example
The company provides an orientation for all new employees.
Das Unternehmen bietet allen neuen Mitarbeitern eine Orientierung an.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈɑːbdʒərˌɡeɪt/

objurgate

heftig schimpfen
Meaning
to scold or rebuke severely
Example
The teacher objurgated the student for being dishonest.
Der Lehrer schimpfte mit dem Schüler, weil er unehrlich war.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌɒmnɪˈprezənt/

omnipresent

omnipräsent
Meaning
(of God) present everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become an omnipresent force in modern society.
Soziale Medien sind zu einer omnipräsenten Kraft in der modernen Gesellschaft geworden.
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 /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

gehorsam
Meaning
compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority
Example
Children should show obedience to their parents.
Kinder sollten ihren Eltern Gehorsam zeigen.
A1 pronoun, noun, adjective /wʌn/

one

eins
Meaning
the number equivalent to the sum of zero and one; a single person or thing
Example
Only one student answered the question.
Nur ein Student beantwortete die Frage.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

aus Eichenholz
Meaning
made of or resembling oak wood
Example
The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.
Die Dorfbewohner versammelten sich um den Eichentisch in der Halle.
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 noun /ˈoʊ.mən/

Omen

Vorzeichen für zukünftiges Glück oder Unglück
Meaning
an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck
Example
Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen.
Viele Menschen betrachten eine schwarze Katze, die ihren Weg kreuzt, als schlechtes Vorzeichen.
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

overblown

übertrieben
Meaning
excessively exaggerated or inflated
Example
The controversy was overblown by the media.
Die Kontroverse wurde von den Medien übertrieben dargestellt.
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.
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 verb /əbˈsɛs/

obsess

besessen sein von
Meaning
To preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually and to an excessive degree.
Example
She tends to obsess over small details.
Sie neigt dazu, sich über kleine Details zu besessen.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

outgrowth

Auswuchs
Meaning
something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result
Example
The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate.
Die neue Politik war ein Auswuchs jahrelanger Debatten.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɒn.rʌʃ/

onrush

Ansturm
Meaning
A sudden powerful forward or downward rush or flow.
Example
The onrush of water swept away the bridge.
Der Ansturm von Wasser fegte die Brücke fort.
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.
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

observatory

observatorium
Meaning
A building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events.
Example
The observatory is open to the public on weekends.
Das Observatorium ist am Wochenende für die Öffentlichkeit geöffnet.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊdəˈrɪfərəs/

odoriferous

wohlriechend
Meaning
having or giving off a smell, especially a strong or pleasant one
Example
The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers.
Der Garten war mit wohlriechenden Blumen gefüllt.
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 /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 /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.
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.
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 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.
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.
A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

oder
Meaning
used to link alternatives
Example
You can have tea or coffee.
Du kannst Tee oder Kaffee haben.
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.
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 /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.
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.
B2 noun /ˌɑb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən/

Observation

Beobachtung
Meaning
the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark
Example
The scientist made careful observations of the experiment.
Der Wissenschaftler machte sorgfältige Beobachtungen des Experiments.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈɒf.ɪs/

office

Büro
Meaning
a room or building where people work, usually at desks
Example
She left the office early to attend a family event.
Sie verließ das Büro früh, um an einer Familienveranstaltung teilzunehmen.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈlændɪʃ/

outlandish

seltsam
Meaning
Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar; strange.
Example
He wore an outlandish costume to the festival.
Er trug ein seltsames Kostüm zum Festival.
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.
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.