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A2 adverb /ˈrɑː.ðər/

Rather

eher; statt;
Meaning
to some extent; instead; preferably
Example
I would rather stay home than go to the party.
Ich würde lieber zu Hause bleiben, als auf die Party zu gehen.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

geheimes Wissen
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
Sie war eingeweiht in die vertraulichen Diskussionen.
A2 noun /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Situation

Situation; Stand der Dinge
Meaning
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs
Example
We need to assess the current situation before making any decisions.
Wir müssen die aktuelle Situation bewerten, bevor wir Entscheidungen treffen.
A2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

finished

fertig, abgeschlossen
Meaning
completed or brought to an end
Example
The painting is finished and ready to display.
Das Gemälde ist fertig und bereit zur Ausstellung.
A1 verb /peɪ/

pay

bezahlen
Meaning
to give money in exchange for goods or services
Example
I need to pay my bills on time.
Ich muss meine Rechnungen pünktlich bezahlen.
C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

Narzissenblume
Meaning
A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.
Example
A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.
Eine Narzisse blühte im Frühling im Garten.
A1 adverb /ˈmeɪbi/

maybe

vielleicht
Meaning
used to express possibility or uncertainty
Example
Maybe we will go to the park tomorrow.
Vielleicht gehen wir morgen in den Park.
C2 noun /kɒɡˈnoʊmən/

cognomen

Familienname / Spitzname
Meaning
A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.
Example
His cognomen became widely known in literary circles.
Sein Familienname wurde in literarischen Kreisen weit bekannt.
B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

Kontinuität
Meaning
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
Example
Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.
Die Aufrechterhaltung der Kontinuität in der Führung ist entscheidend für die organisatorische Stabilität.
B2 noun /ˈher ˌpɪn/

Hair pin

Haarspange
Meaning
a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place
Example
She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo.
Sie benutzte mehrere Haarspangen, um ihre elegante Hochsteckfrisur zu sichern.
B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

Schwalbe
Meaning
a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail
Example
The swallow built its nest under the roof.
Die Schwalbe baute ihr Nest unter dem Dach.
B1 noun /tuːn/

Tune

Melodie; Musikstück; Tonhöhe
Meaning
a melody or musical composition; correct musical pitch
Example
She hummed a beautiful tune while working in the garden.
Sie summte eine schöne Melodie, während sie im Garten arbeitete.
B1 verb /ˈberi/

bury

begraben
Meaning
to put in the ground; to hide; to cover completely
Example
The dog buries its bone in the yard.
Der Hund vergräbt seinen Knochen im Garten.
C1 verb /ɡliːn/

glean

sammeln
Meaning
to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest
Example
The journalist gleaned facts from several sources.
Der Journalist sammelte Fakten aus verschiedenen Quellen.
A2 adverb /kəˈrɛktli/

correctly

korrekt
Meaning
in a way that is true, accurate, or without mistakes
Example
She answered all the questions correctly.
Sie hat alle Fragen korrekt beantwortet.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

Maniac
Meaning
a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way
Example
The driver was speeding like a maniac.
Der Fahrer raste wie ein Maniac.
A2 adjective /ɡreɪ/

Grey

grau
Meaning
having a color between black and white
Example
The grey clouds indicated that rain was coming.
Die grauen Wolken deuteten darauf hin, dass Regen kam.
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

Vorteil
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
Einer der Vorteile, hier zu arbeiten, ist das kostenlose Mittagessen jeden Freitag.
C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

stehlen
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
Er versuchte, ein Buch aus der Bibliothek zu stehlen, ohne bemerkt zu werden.
B1 adjective dɪˈleɪd

delayed

verspätet
Meaning
Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.
Example
The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.
Die Artemis-Mission wurde aufgrund technischer Herausforderungen verspätet.
B1 noun /ˈmaɪ.krəˌskoʊp/

microscope

mikroskop
Meaning
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells, by magnifying them.
Example
The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete die Bakterien unter dem Mikroskop.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/

jingo

kriegerischer Nationalist
Meaning
a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist
Example
The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo.
Der Führer wurde als rücksichtslose Jingo kritisiert.
A1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

university

Universität
Meaning
an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees
Example
She is studying law at the university.
Sie studiert Rechtswissenschaften an der Universität.
A2 noun/verb /puːl/

pool

pool
Meaning
a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls
Example
The children swam in the pool all afternoon.
Die Kinder schwammen den ganzen Nachmittag im Pool.
A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

Nachbar
Meaning
a person living next door or nearby
Example
My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.
Mein Nachbar lieh mir Zucker, als ich keinen mehr hatte.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

perversität; starrsinn;
Meaning
deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate
Example
His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.
seine perversität, hilfe abzulehnen, frustrierte alle.
C2 noun /ˈtɪl.ər/

Tiller

Bauer
Meaning
a person who tills or cultivates land; a farmer
Example
The tiller worked hard in the fields every morning.
Der Bauer arbeitete jeden Morgen hart auf den Feldern.
C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti

perpetuity

Perpetuität, Ewigkeit, Kontinuität
Meaning
Permanence, eternity, continuity.
Example
The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.
Der Vertrag garantiert Zahlungen in Perpetuität.
B1 noun /ˈref.ər.əns/

Reference

Referenz
Meaning
the action of mentioning or alluding to something; a source of information
Example
Please provide references to support your research claims.
Bitte geben Sie Referenzen an, um Ihre Forschungsaussagen zu unterstützen.
C2 verb /əbˈhɔːr/

abhor

verabscheuen
Meaning
to regard with disgust and hatred
Example
She abhors cruelty to animals.
Sie verabscheut Grausamkeit gegenüber Tieren.
B1 noun, verb /ˈɛksˌreɪ/

x-ray

Röntgen; Röntgenbild
Meaning
a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays
Example
The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone.
Der Arzt machte ein Röntgenbild.
B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

Kampagne
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
Die Umweltkampagne hat erfolgreich das Bewusstsein für den Klimawandel geschärft.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsiːn/

Unseen

unsichtbar; zuvor nicht gesehen oder bemerkt
Meaning
not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden
Example
The unseen forces of nature can be very powerful.
Die unsichtbaren Kräfte der Natur können sehr mächtig sein.
C1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

incidence

inzidenz
Meaning
the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something
Example
The incidence of road accidents has decreased this year.
Die Inzidenz von Straßenunfällen ist in diesem Jahr gesenkt worden.
C2 noun /ˈbeɪlɔːr/

bailor

Hinterleger
Meaning
a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement
Example
The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping.
Der Hinterleger übergab das Kunstwerk dem Museum.
C1 noun /ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Cordiality

Kordialität; Freundlichkeit
Meaning
sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior
Example
The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable.
Die Kordialität des Gastgebers ließ alle Gäste sich willkommen und wohl fühlen.
C2 adjective /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/

priggish

moralisch und selbstgerecht
Meaning
self-righteously moralistic and superior
Example
He came across as priggish when correcting everyone's manners.
Er wirkte moralisch und selbstgerecht, als er die Manieren aller korrigierte.
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

sinken
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
Die Arbeitslosenquote sinkt weiterhin.
C2 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

scharf und unangenehm
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste
Example
The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.
Der scharfe Rauch vom Feuer ließ alle husten.
C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

zerrissenes Tuch
Meaning
A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.
Example
The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.
Die alte Flagge hing in Fetzen nach dem Sturm.
C1 adjective /prəˈlɪf.ɪk/

prolific

produktiv
Meaning
Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.
Example
The author is prolific, having written over 30 books.
Der Autor ist produktiv, er hat über 30 Bücher geschrieben.
C2 noun ˈɡoʊldən ˈbʌtərflaɪ

Golden Butterfly

goldener Schmetterling
Meaning
A beautiful species of butterfly with golden coloration, symbolizing beauty and nature.
Example
The Golden Butterfly is a symbol of beauty and nature.
Der goldene Schmetterling ist ein Symbol für Schönheit und Natur.
A1 noun /ˈbeɪbi/

baby

Baby
Meaning
a very young child, especially one newly or recently born
Example
The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.
Das Baby schläft friedlich im Kinderbett.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

die Quintessenz
Meaning
The purest or most perfect example of something.
Example
She is the quintessence of elegance.
Sie ist die Quintessenz von Eleganz.
C1 noun /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/

constable

Polizist
Meaning
a police officer of the lowest rank
Example
The constable directed traffic at the busy intersection.
Der Polizist leitete den Verkehr an der belebten Kreuzung.
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

abweisend
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
Er blieb während der gesamten Diskussion abweisend.
A2 noun /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/

Garage

Garage
Meaning
a building or space for housing a motor vehicle; a commercial establishment for repairing motor vehicles
Example
He parked his car in the garage to protect it from the hailstorm.
Er parkte sein Auto in der Garage, um es vor dem Hagelsturm zu schützen.
C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

abscheulich
Meaning
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive
Example
The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.
Der abscheuliche Gestank aus dem Müll brachte alle dazu, den Raum zu verlassen.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

Vorraum
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
Die Gäste warteten im Vorraum, bevor sie in den Saal eingelassen wurden.
C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

apathetisch
Meaning
showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.
Er war gleichgueltig gegenüber dem Ausgang des Spiels.
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

Weizenbündel
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
Der Bauer trug ein Bündel Weizen auf seiner Schulter.
C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

Amphitheater
Meaning
A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.
Example
The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.
Das Konzert fand in einem alten Amphitheater statt.
A2 verb (past tense / past participle) /əˈtræktɪd/

attracted

angezogen
Meaning
felt interest or liking toward someone or something; was drawn by appeal or force
Example
She was attracted to the idea of studying abroad.
Sie fühlte sich von der Idee angezogen, im Ausland zu studieren.
C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

Minderungsstrategien
Meaning
Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.
Example
Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.
Regierungen müssen Mitigationsstrategien für den Klimawandel ergreifen.
B1 verb /piːl/

peel

schälen
Meaning
to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable
Example
She peeled the mango before eating it.
Sie schälte die Mango, bevor sie sie aß.
C1 noun /ˈheɪˌdeɪ/

heyday

Blütezeit
Meaning
The period of greatest success, popularity, or power.
Example
In its heyday, the company dominated the market.
In seiner Blütezeit dominierte das Unternehmen den Markt.
C2 noun /hʊˈzɑːr/

hussar

hussar
Meaning
a member of a light cavalry regiment in European armies, especially the Hungarian cavalry
Example
The hussar rode swiftly across the battlefield.
Der Hussar ritt schnell über das Schlachtfeld.
C1 noun/verb /kruːˈseɪd/

crusade

kreuzzug, intensiver kampf
Meaning
a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause
Example
She has been crusading for women's rights all her life.
sie hat ihr Leben lang für die Rechte der Frauen gekämpft.
B1 noun /əˈtrækʃən/

Attraction

Attraktion; Anziehungskraft;
Meaning
the action or power of evoking interest or pleasure in something; a place that draws visitors
Example
The museum is the main attraction for tourists in this city.
Das Museum ist die Hauptattraktion für Touristen in dieser Stadt.
C1 verb /ˈɡrændstænd/

grandstand

aufmerksamkeit oder Applaus suchen, indem man sich auffällig verhält
Meaning
To seek attention or applause by behaving or speaking in a showy way.
Example
The actor was accused of grandstanding during the charity event.
Der Schauspieler wurde beschuldigt, während der Wohltätigkeitsveranstaltung grandstanding zu betreiben.
B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

aggression
Meaning
hostile or violent behavior towards others
Example
His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.
Seine plötzliche Aggression überraschte alle im Meeting.
A2 noun /ˈwɪnər/

winner

Gewinner
Meaning
a person who wins a competition or contest
Example
She was the winner of the race.
Sie war die Gewinnerin des Rennens.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

solo
Meaning
performed by one person alone; a single performance
Example
She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.
Sie entschied sich, einen Solo-Tanz bei der Talentshow aufzuführen.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɑːrmd/

unarmed

unbewaffnet
Meaning
Not equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The police found the suspect unarmed during the search.
Die Polizei fand den Verdächtigen während der Durchsuchung unbewaffnet.
B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

verzögern
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
Der Flug wurde wegen schlechten Wetters verzögert.
B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪd

expanded

erweitert
Meaning
Made or become larger or more extensive.
Example
Expanded opportunities in education can transform lives.
Erweiterte Möglichkeiten in der Bildung können Leben verändern.
C2 noun /ˈfrækɑː/

fracas

Lärm
Meaning
A noisy disturbance or quarrel.
Example
The fracas outside the bar drew the attention of the police.
Der Lärm vor der Bar zog die Aufmerksamkeit der Polizei an.
A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

Januar
Meaning
the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
January is often the coldest month of the year.
Der Januar ist oft der kälteste Monat.
B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

kurz
Meaning
in a short and clear way; for a short time
Example
Please explain the problem briefly.
Bitte erklären Sie das Problem kurz.
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

Amplituden
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
Die Amplitude des Erdbebens wurde auf der Richterskala gemessen.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

Zitadelle
Meaning
A fortress protecting or dominating a city.
Example
The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.
Die alte Zitadelle bewachte die Stadt über Jahrhunderte.
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

schmuggeln
Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
Die Bande versuchte, Gold über die Grenze zu schmuggeln.
C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

begraben
Meaning
to bury a dead body in the ground
Example
They inhumed the warrior with full honors.
Sie begruben den Krieger mit voller Ehre.
C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

Kabalismus
Meaning
The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.
Example
The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.
Der Historiker schrieb ausführlich über Kabalismus am königlichen Hof.
B1 verb /tɛmpt/

tempt

verführen
Meaning
to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise
Example
The smell of fresh bread tempted him to enter the bakery.
Der Duft von frischem Brot verführte ihn, die Bäckerei zu betreten.
C2 verb /pərˈtɪkjələrˌaɪz/

particularize

spezifizieren
Meaning
to mention or describe something in detail
Example
The witness was asked to particularize the events of that night.
Der Zeuge wurde gebeten, die Ereignisse jener Nacht im Detail zu beschreiben.
C2 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

deklamatorischer Stil
Meaning
speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way
Example
The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.
Der deklamatorische Stil des Politikers beeindruckte einige, aber irritierte andere.
C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

mit offenem Mund
Meaning
With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.
Example
She stood agape at the breathtaking view.
Sie stand mit offenem Mund vor dem atemberaubenden Ausblick.
C1 adjective /ˈflæʃi/

flashy

auffällig, protzig
Meaning
ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
Example
He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.
Er fuhr ein auffälliges Sportwagen durch die Straßen der Stadt.
C1 adjective ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd

uncharted

unkartiert
Meaning
Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.
Example
The mission aimed to explore uncharted areas of the planet.
Die Mission hatte zum Ziel, unkartierte Gebiete des Planeten zu erkunden.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

Hausbesetzer
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
Die Polizei entfernte die Hausbesetzer aus dem verlassenen Haus.
C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

funkeln
Meaning
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
Example
The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.
Der Diamantring funkelte unter den hellen Lichtern.
B1 noun /ɑːrmz/

Arms

Waffen
Meaning
weapons and ammunition; firearms
Example
The soldiers carried their arms into battle.
Die Soldaten nahmen ihre Waffen in die Schlacht.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrtərər/

barterer

Tauschhändler
Meaning
A person who trades goods or services without using money.
Example
The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery.
Der Tauschhändler tauschte Obst gegen Töpferwaren.
C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

Bestatter
Meaning
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals
Example
The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.
Der Bestatter bereitete den Körper für den Begräbnisdienst vor.
C2 noun /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

ruminant

Wiederkäuer
Meaning
a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep
Example
Cows are ruminants that chew cud.
Kühe sind Wiederkäuer, die ihre Nahrung wiederkäuen.
C1 noun /plæsˈtɪsəti/

plasticity

Plastizität, Anpassungsfähigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability
Example
The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury.
Die Plastizität des Gehirns ermöglicht es ihm, sich nach einer Verletzung anzupassen.
C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

respektierte Person
Meaning
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Example
He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.
Er wird als der Doyen der modernen Literatur im Land angesehen.
C1 adjective ˈkʌm.bə.səm

cumbersome

schwer, sperrig, schwierig zu handhaben
Meaning
Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.
Example
The cumbersome luggage slowed him down.
Das schwere Gepäck hat ihn langsamer gemacht.
A1 noun /ˈpeɪ.pər/

paper

Papier, Dokument, Forschungsarbeit
Meaning
A material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing or printing on.
Example
The student submitted his research paper on artificial intelligence.
Der Student reichte seine Forschungsarbeit über künstliche Intelligenz ein.
C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

disharmonisch
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
Die disharmonischen Geräusche vom kaputten Klavier zwangen alle, sich die Ohren zuzuhalten.
C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

Konflikt, Streit
Meaning
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
Example
The region has been torn apart by political strife.
Die Region wurde von politischen Konflikten zerrissen.
B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

bitter; von starkem Geschmack; wütend und enttäuscht zeigend
Meaning
having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment
Example
The medicine had a bitter taste.
Das Medikament hatte einen bitteren Geschmack.
C1 noun /koʊˈɜː.ʃən/

coercion

Zwang
Meaning
The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
Example
Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.
Cyberkriminelle setzen Zwang ein, um Informationen zu extrahieren.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

hydrodynamics

Hydrodynamik
Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the motion of fluids, especially liquids, and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids.
Example
Hydrodynamics is essential in designing efficient ship hulls.
Die Hydrodynamik ist wesentlich für die Auslegung effizienter Schiffsrümpfe.
B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

Ruhm
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people
Example
The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.
Der junge Schauspieler erlangte mit seinem letzten Film internationalen Ruhm.
B1 noun /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Qualification

Qualifikation; Fähigkeit
Meaning
official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; condition or requirement
Example
She has the right qualifications for this engineering job.
Sie hat die richtigen Qualifikationen für diesen Ingenieurjob.
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

Dolch
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
Der antike Krieger trug einen silbernen Dolch.
C2 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

ungeschickt
Meaning
clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior
Example
His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.
Sein ungeschickter Versuch, den Stuhl zu reparieren, machte es noch schlimmer.
A1 pronoun /hɪz/

his

sein
Meaning
belonging to or associated with a male person previously mentioned
Example
This is his book on the table.
Das ist sein Buch auf dem Tisch.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

fühlend
Meaning
Able to perceive or feel things.
Example
Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.
Menschen sind fühlende Wesen, die in der Lage sind, zu vernunfteln.
B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

Altar
Meaning
a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity
Example
The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.
Die Braut und der Bräutigam standen während der Zeremonie vor dem Altar.
A2 noun /ˈmæstər/

Master

Meister; Experte;
Meaning
A skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity; a teacher or expert
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a master of both painting and sculpture.
Leonardo da Vinci war ein Meister der Malerei und der Bildhauerei.
B1 noun /ˈɡæsəˌliːn/

gasoline

Benzin
Meaning
a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles
Example
The price of gasoline has increased significantly this month.
Der Benzinpreis ist diesen Monat erheblich gestiegen.
C1 noun rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ

regenerative farming

regenerative Landwirtschaft
Meaning
Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil fertility and biodiversity.
Regenerative Landwirtschaft verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit und die biologische Vielfalt.
B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

flöte
Meaning
a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end
Example
He played a sweet melody on his flute.
Er spielte eine süße Melodie auf seiner Flöte.
C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

unmittelbar danach;
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
Er beendete seine Rede und verließ unmittelbar danach die Bühne.
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

Satrap
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
Der König ernannte einen Satrapen, um die abgelegene Provinz zu überwachen.
B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

directory

Verzeichnis
Meaning
a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details
Example
I need to find a plumber in the phone directory.
Ich muss einen Klempner im Telefonbuch finden.
C2 adjective /ˈneb.jə.ləs/

Nebulous

vage; unklar; nebulös
Meaning
vague or unclear; lacking definite form; hazy
Example
His plans for the future remain nebulous and unclear.
Seine Pläne für die Zukunft bleiben nebulös und unklar.
A2 noun /dʒoʊk/

Joke

Witz; Scherz; etwas, das zum Lachen führt
Meaning
a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter; something not to be taken seriously
Example
Everyone laughed at his funny joke during the dinner party.
Alle lachten über seinen lustigen Witz während der Dinnerparty.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

benutzbar
Meaning
fit for use; usable; in working order
Example
The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.
Das alte Fahrrad ist trotz seines Alters immer noch benutzbar.
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

Zirkelschluss
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
Die Rede des Politikers war voll von Zirkelschlüssen.
A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

bringen
Meaning
to carry or take something to a place; to come with something
Example
Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
Bitte bring deine Bücher morgen in den Unterricht.
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

Zahnpasta
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
Er kaufte ein neues Kräuter-Dentifrice in der Apotheke.
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

Verdauungsstörung
Meaning
Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
Example
He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.
Er vermied scharfes Essen, weil es ihm oft Verdauungsstörungen verursachte.
B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

Unfug
Meaning
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm
Example
The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.
Die Kinder waren voller Unfug während der Sommerferien.
C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

Kohlenstoffbindung
Meaning
The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.
Example
Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.
Wälder spielen eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Kohlenstoffbindung.
C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

Omen, Patronat
Meaning
A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.
Example
The project was launched under the auspice of the government.
Das Projekt wurde unter dem Patronat der Regierung gestartet.
B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

Turnier
Meaning
A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.
Example
The tournament showcased exceptional talent.
Das Turnier zeigte außergewöhnliches Talent.
A2 noun /roʊz/

Rose

Rose
Meaning
a fragrant flower with thorny stems, typically red, pink, white, or yellow
Example
She gave me a beautiful red rose for Valentine's Day.
Sie gab mir eine schöne rote Rose zum Valentinstag.