A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

Meaning

two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them

Example

I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.

Ich habe ein Hühnchen-Sandwich zum Mittagessen gemacht.

C1 noun ˈɡræn.dʒər

Grandeur

Pracht

Meaning

Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.

Example

The grandeur of the Colosseum attracts millions of visitors.

Die Pracht des Kolosseums zieht Millionen von Besuchern an.

B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

schleichen

Meaning

to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed

Example

He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.

Er versuchte, sich heimlich ins Haus zu schleichen, ohne jemanden zu wecken.

B1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.dəns/

Guidance

Führung; Anleitung; Beratung

Meaning

advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty; leadership or direction

Example

The teacher provided valuable guidance to help students choose their career paths.

Der Lehrer gab wertvolle Führung, um den Schülern zu helfen, ihren Karriereweg zu wählen.

B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

Industrielle Revolution

Meaning

The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.

Example

The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.

Die industrielle Revolution markierte einen Wandel in den Produktionsprozessen.

C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

V-förmiges Symbol

Meaning

A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.

Example

The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.

Die Uniform des Sergeanten zeigte drei Chevrons auf dem Ärmel.

B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

Koexistenz

Meaning

the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation

Example

The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.

Die friedliche Koexistenz verschiedener Kulturen macht diese Stadt einzigartig.

A2 adjective /maɪld/

mild

Meaning

not severe or strong; gentle in nature

Example

The patient had only mild symptoms.

Der Patient hatte nur milde Symptome.

B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

Schützer

Meaning

a person or thing that protects someone or something

Example

The dog was seen as the family's protector.

Der Hund wurde als der Schützer der Familie gesehen.

B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

nachhaltige Entwicklung

Meaning

Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Example

Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.

Ökotourismus trägt zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung in lokalen Gemeinschaften bei.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

unsicher

Meaning

not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious

Example

She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.

Sie fühlte sich unsicher über ihre Leistung in der Prüfung.

C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

ahnen

Meaning

To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.

Example

Dark clouds augur a coming storm.

Dunkle Wolken kündigen einen bevorstehenden Sturm an.

C1 adjective /trænsˈfɜːrəbəl/

Transferable

übertragbar

Meaning

able to be moved from one place to another; able to be given to someone else

Example

The skills you learn here are transferable to other jobs.

Die Fähigkeiten, die du hier erlernst, sind auf andere Jobs übertragbar.

B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

Spatz

Meaning

small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns

Example

The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.

Der Spatz zwitscherte fröhlich vom Ast des Baumes.

C1 noun /ˈrɛ.trəʊ.fɪt.ɪŋ/

retrofitting

Nachrüstung mit neuer Technologie oder Funktionen in alten Systemen

Meaning

The addition of new technology or features to older systems.

Example

The building underwent retrofitting to meet new safety standards.

Das Gebäude wurde nachträglich mit Retrofits ausgestattet, um den neuen Sicherheitsstandards zu entsprechen.

C1 noun /pəˈnæʃ/

panache

distinktiver Stil

Meaning

Flamboyant confidence of style or manner; distinctive and stylish elegance.

Example

He delivered his speech with great panache.

Er hielt seine Rede mit großem Stil.

C2 noun /ˈteɪbər/

Tabour

trommel

Meaning

a small side drum or tambourine used especially in folk music

Example

The folk musician played a lively tune on his tabour.

Der Volksmusiker spielte eine lebhafte Melodie auf seiner Trommel.

C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

vorübergehende Aussetzung

Meaning

a state of temporary suspension or inactivity

Example

The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.

Das Projekt wurde bis zur Verfügbarkeit von Mitteln ausgesetzt.

B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

gefleckt; markiert; gesehen

Meaning

having spots or marks; noticed or seen

Example

The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.

Der gefleckte Leopard bewegte sich lautlos durch den Dschungel.

B2 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

Meaning

Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss

Example

Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.

A1 noun /ˈθaʊzənd/

thousand

tausend

Meaning

the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000

Example

There were a thousand people at the concert.

Es waren tausend Menschen auf dem Konzert.

C2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/

indigent

hilfsbedürftig

Meaning

lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor

Example

The hospital offers free care to indigent patients.

Das Krankenhaus bietet indigenten Patienten kostenlose Pflege an.

C2 adjective /ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd/

truncated

abgekürzt

Meaning

shortened by cutting off a part; cut short

Example

The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.

Das Treffen wurde aufgrund von Zeitbeschränkungen abgekürzt.

C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

phonisch

Meaning

relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics

Example

Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.

Kinder lernen phonetische Regeln, um neue Wörter genau zu lesen.

B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

leidenschaftlich

Meaning

showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief

Example

He is passionate about environmental conservation.

Er ist leidenschaftlich über den Umweltschutz.

C1 noun /ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/

elaboration

Ausarbeitung / detaillierte Erklärung

Meaning

the process of adding more detail or expanding on something

Example

The teacher appreciated the student's elaboration of the topic.

Der Lehrer schätzte die Ausarbeitung des Themas durch den Studenten.

C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

Ungehörigkeit

Meaning

Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.

Example

The politician was accused of financial impropriety.

Der Politiker wurde der finanziellen Ungehörigkeit beschuldigt.

A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

vergessen

Meaning

to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind

Example

Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.

Vergiss nicht, die Tür zu schließen, wenn du gehst.

C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

Kardamom

Meaning

aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice

Example

The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.

Das Rezept erfordert eine Prise gemahlenen Kardamoms.

A1 verb /ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ/

growing

wachsend

Meaning

continuously increasing or developing

Example

There is a growing demand for renewable energy.

Es gibt eine wachsende Nachfrage nach erneuerbaren Energien.

C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

Sensibilisierung

Meaning

The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.

Example

The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.

Der Arzt warnte vor der Sensibilisierung, die durch wiederholte Exposition gegenüber Chemikalien verursacht wurde.

C1 noun /pɛnˈtæθlɒn/

pentathlon

Pentathlon

Meaning

An athletic contest featuring five different events.

Example

She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon.

Sie trainierte hart, um im modernen Pentathlon zu konkurrieren.

B1 adverb /ˈruːdli/

Rudely

unhöflich

Meaning

in an impolite or discourteous manner

Example

He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation.

Er unterbrach den Redner unhöflich während der Präsentation.

B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

renommiert

Meaning

Known or talked about by many people; famous.

Example

The renowned scientist led the reform panel.

Der renommierte Wissenschaftler leitete das Reformpanel.

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.

C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

durch Ablagerung von Kalziumsalzen verhärten

Meaning

To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.

Example

Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.

Im Laufe der Zeit begann das Gewebe zu verkalken und verlor seine Flexibilität.

C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

lebendig

Meaning

full of energy and life; lively

Example

The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.

Der lebendige alte Mann tanzte mit Freude auf der Hochzeit.

C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

vergrößern

Meaning

To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.

Example

The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.

Der Politiker versuchte, sich durch übertriebene Behauptungen zu vergrößern.

C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebeian

gewöhnliche Person

Meaning

common, ordinary, or belonging to the lower social classes

Example

The festival was enjoyed by both plebeian and noble citizens.

Das Festival wurde sowohl von den Plebejern als auch von den Adligen genossen.

C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

Meaning

a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers

Example

The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.

Die Braut wurde in einem verzierten Palanquin zur Hochzeitszeremonie getragen.

B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

Schlitten

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

Die Kinder fuhren mit einem Schlitten den verschneiten Hügel hinunter.

C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

seligsprechen

Meaning

to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed

Example

The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.

Der Papst entschied sich, den Märtyrer aufgrund seines Glaubens und Opfers zu beatifizieren.

B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

begünstigter

Meaning

a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy

Example

She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.

Sie ist die einzige Begünstigte des Erbes ihres Vaters.

C2 noun /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

Spieler

Meaning

A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.

Example

The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.

Die alte Taverne war voller Spieler, die in Karten und Würfeln wettkämpften.

B1 noun /ˈdʒen.dər/

Gender

Geschlecht

Meaning

either of the two sexes (male and female); the range of characteristics pertaining to masculinity and femininity

Example

The company promotes gender equality by ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.

Das Unternehmen fördert die Geschlechtergleichstellung, indem es gleiche Chancen für alle Mitarbeiter gewährleistet.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwaɪ.ət/

Unquiet

unruhig; besorgt; aufgewühlt

Meaning

restless; unable to remain still or quiet; anxious or troubled

Example

She spent an unquiet night worrying about the exam results.

Sie verbrachte eine unruhige Nacht, in der sie sich Sorgen um die Prüfungsergebnisse machte.

C2 adjective /ˈfiːbraɪl/

febrile

fiebrig, aufgeregt

Meaning

having or showing the symptoms of a fever; or highly excitable or agitated

Example

The patient was in a febrile state with high temperature.

Der Patient war in einem fiebrigen Zustand mit hoher Temperatur.

C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛt/

quintet

Quintett

Meaning

A group of five people or things, especially musicians.

Example

The jazz quintet performed beautifully.

Das Jazz-Quintett spielte wunderschön.

C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

lange Geschichte

Meaning

A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.

Example

The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.

Der Aufstieg und Fall des Unternehmens wurde zu einer Unternehmenssaga.

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.

A1 noun /hænd/

Hand

Meaning

the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb

Example

He raised his hand to ask a question.

Er hob seine Hand, um eine Frage zu stellen.

C1 verb /rɪˈvoʊk/

revoke

widerrufen

Meaning

To officially cancel or withdraw a decision, privilege, or right.

Example

The government decided to revoke his passport.

Die Regierung entschied, seinen Reisepass zu widerrufen.

B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

rote Bete

Meaning

a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable

Example

Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.

Geröstete rote Bete mit Ziegenkäse macht einen köstlichen Salat.

C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

überflüssig

Meaning

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Example

His speech contained too many superfluous details.

Seine Rede enthielt zu viele überflüssige Details.

B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

chronisch

Meaning

Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.

Example

She suffers from chronic back pain.

Sie leidet an chronischen Rückenschmerzen.

B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

betroffen; beeinflusst

Meaning

influenced; impacted; touched by something

Example

The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.

Die von der Flut betroffenen Gebiete benötigen sofortige Hilfe.

B2 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

Muslim

Meaning

a follower of Islam

Example

He is a devout Muslim.

Er ist ein gläubiger Muslim.

C2 noun /pəˈlæv.ər/

palaver

unnötige Diskussion / Aufregung

Meaning

prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk

Example

After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.

Nach viel unnötiger Diskussion stimmten sie schließlich dem Plan zu.

C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

mehrfarbig

Meaning

having two or more different colors, typically in blotches

Example

The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.

Die piebald Katze hatte schwarze und weiße Flecken auf ihrem Körper.

C2 verb /ˌfɔːrɔːrˈdeɪn/

foreordain

vorbestimmen

Meaning

to determine or decree something in advance; to predestine

Example

Some believe that our lives are foreordained by fate.

Einige glauben, dass unser Leben vom Schicksal vorbestimmt ist.

C2 adjective /ʌnˈflɛdʒd/

unfledged

unerfahren

Meaning

Inexperienced, immature, or not fully developed.

Example

The unfledged writer struggled to complete his first novel.

Der unerfahrene Schriftsteller hatte Schwierigkeiten, seinen ersten Roman zu beenden.

C1 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

Gräueltat

Meaning

an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence

Example

The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.

Die Welt verurteilte die Gräueltat, die gegen Zivilisten begangen wurde.

C1 noun ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

versatility

Vielseitigkeit

Meaning

Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.

Example

His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.

Seine Vielseitigkeit machte ihn in verschiedenen Bereichen erfolgreich.

C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

permissiv

Meaning

Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.

Example

Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.

Permissive Erziehung kann manchmal zu einem Mangel an Disziplin bei Kindern führen.

B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

essbar

Meaning

safe to eat; suitable for consumption

Example

Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.

Nur essbare Pilze sollten in der Küche verwendet werden.

C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.pɒd/

tripod

Stativ

Meaning

A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or other object.

Example

The photographer set up his camera on a tripod.

Der Fotograf stellte seine Kamera auf ein Stativ.

B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

mangel an frischer Luft; schlecht belüftet; formell und konservativ in der Haltung

Meaning

lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude

Example

The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.

Der Raum war stickig und brauchte frische Luft.

C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

gebirgig

Meaning

having many mountains; characterized by mountains

Example

The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.

Die gebirgige Region war schwer zu bereisen.

C2 noun /ˈɡleɪziər/

glazier

Glaser

Meaning

a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors

Example

The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.

Der Glaser reparierte das zerbrochene Fenster in unserem Haus.

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 /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

gemeinsam

Meaning

occurring frequently or widely; shared by all

Example

It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.

Es ist üblich, während der Stoßzeit Verkehr in der Stadt zu sehen.

A1 adjective /bluː/

Blue

blau

Meaning

having the color of the clear sky or the sea

Example

The blue ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.

Der blaue Ozean erstreckte sich endlos bis zum Horizont.

C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

ungültig machen

Meaning

To make something not valid or legally acceptable.

Example

The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.

Die neuen Beweise könnten das vorherige Urteil ungültig machen.

C2 adjective /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

barbarisch; grausam; wild

Meaning

extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage

Example

The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.

Die barbarische Behandlung von Gefangenen wurde von Menschenrechtsorganisationen verurteilt.

C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

vertrocknet; verbrannt; verwelkt

Meaning

withered; dried up; burned or scorched

Example

The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.

Die vertrockneten Blätter fielen im Herbst von den Bäumen.

C1 adjective /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

grudging

widerwillig

Meaning

Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.

Example

She gave him a grudging smile after the argument.

Sie schenkte ihm ein widerwilliges Lächeln nach dem Streit.

C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

Sphärizität

Meaning

The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.

Example

The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.

Die Sphärizität des Balls ließ ihn glatt auf dem Boden rollen.

C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

dicker, süßer Sirup

Meaning

A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.

Example

She poured treacle over the pancakes.

Sie goss den Sirup über die Pfannkuchen.

C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

Sicherung (jemand oder etwas, das etwas zerbricht; eine große Meereswelle, die nahe der Küste in Schaum zerbricht; ein Gerät, das einen Stromkreis unterbricht)

Meaning

A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.

Example

The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.

Die Sicherung sprang während des Sturms heraus und unterbrach die Elektrizität.

C1 verb /ɪkˈspaʊnd/

expound

erklären

Meaning

to present and explain in detail

Example

The professor expounded the theory in simple terms.

Der Professor erklärte die Theorie in einfachen Worten.

C1 adjective /ˈneɪzl/

nasal

Meaning

Relating to the nose; a sound produced through the nose.

Example

He spoke with a nasal voice due to his cold.

Er sprach mit einer nasalen Stimme aufgrund seiner Erkältung.

B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

zange

Meaning

a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things

Example

Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.

Benutze die Zange, um die heißen Fleischstücke vom Grill zu nehmen.

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

unablenkbar

Meaning

Not able to be turned aside or diverted.

Example

The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.

Die unablenkbare Aufmerksamkeit des Richters war auf den Fall gerichtet.

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

schließen

Meaning

to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements

Example

From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.

Aus seiner Stille schloss ich, dass er mit der Entscheidung nicht zufrieden war.

C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

Kriegsschiff

Meaning

a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare

Example

The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.

Das Kriegsschiff segelte über den Ozean, um die Küste zu verteidigen.

A2 noun /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

telephone

Telefon

Meaning

a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, typically for communication.

Example

I need to make a telephone call to my friend.

Ich muss einen Anruf bei meinem Freund tätigen.

C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

Adel

Meaning

the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group

Example

He was elevated to the peerage by the king.

Er wurde vom König in den Adel erhoben.

A2 noun /pen stænd/

Pen stand

Stifthalter

Meaning

a container or holder designed to keep pens, pencils, and other writing instruments organized

Example

He organized his pens in the pen stand on his desk.

Er organisierte seine Stifte im Stifthalter auf seinem Schreibtisch.

C1 verb /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

domesticate

domestizieren

Meaning

to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use

Example

Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.

Menschen domestizierten Hunde vor Tausenden von Jahren.

A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

Ja

Meaning

A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.

Example

‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’

‘Verstehst du?’ ‘Ja.’

C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛsɪv/

recessive

rezessiv

Meaning

In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.

Example

Blue eye color is often a recessive trait.

Blaue Augenfarbe ist oft ein rezessives Merkmal.

C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

Lasso

Meaning

a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope

Example

The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.

Der Cowboy lassoierte das Pferd schnell.

A2 noun /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/

classmate

Klassenkamerad

Meaning

a person who is in the same class or course of study as another

Example

I met one of my old classmates at the university event.

Ich traf einen alten Klassenkameraden bei der Universitätsveranstaltung.

C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

winterlich

Meaning

Relating to or occurring in winter.

Example

The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.

Die winterliche Jahreszeit ist in den Bergen oft hart.

C1 verb rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ

relinquish

aufgeben

Meaning

To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.

Example

He decided to relinquish his position as CEO.

Er entschied sich, seine Position als CEO aufzugeben.

A2 verb /pæs/

pass

vergehen

Meaning

to move past or beyond something

Example

He passed the test with flying colors.

Er hat die Prüfung mit Bravour bestanden.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈtru/

Untrue

falsch; unkorrekt

Meaning

not true; false; incorrect

Example

His statement about the incident was completely untrue.

Seine Aussage über den Vorfall war völlig falsch.

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

die meisten

Meaning

the greatest in amount, degree, or number

Example

Most people like to relax on weekends.

Die meisten Menschen entspannen sich am Wochenende.

C2 adjective /ˌæl.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

alimentary

verdauungsbezogen

Meaning

relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion

Example

The doctor explained the role of the alimentary canal in digestion.

Der Arzt erklärte die Rolle des Verdauungstrakts bei der Verdauung.

C2 noun /prəˈtuːbərəns/

protuberance

Schwellung

Meaning

A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.

Example

The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.

Der Arzt untersuchte die kleine Schwellung an seinem Arm.

A1 verb /sel/

sell

verkaufen

Meaning

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Example

They sell fresh fruits at the market.

Sie verkaufen frische Früchte auf dem Markt.

B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

Laterne

Meaning

a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors

Example

We carried a lantern during our camping trip.

Wir trugen während unserer Campingreise eine Laterne.

B1 noun /ˈmiːtər/

meter

Meter

Meaning

A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.

Example

The technician came to check the electricity meter.

Der Techniker kam, um den Stromzähler zu überprüfen.

B2 noun /ˈdʒel.i fɪʃ/

Jelly fish

Qualle

Meaning

a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles

Example

The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body.

Die Qualle schwebte anmutig durch das Wasser mit ihrem durchsichtigen Körper.

C2 noun /pæˈstiːʃ/

pastiche

Pastiche

Meaning

a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre

Example

The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies.

Der Film war ein cleveres Pastiche der Detektivfilme der 1950er Jahre.

B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

Ähnlichkeit; Vergleichbarkeit

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.

Es gibt eine auffällige Ähnlichkeit zwischen den beiden Gemälden.

B2 noun /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

financial responsibility

finanzielle Verantwortung

Meaning

The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.

Example

Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.

Finanzielle Verantwortung gewährleistet langfristige wirtschaftliche Stabilität.

C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

Wasserabfluss-Tor / abspülen

Meaning

A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.

Example

The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.

Die Arbeiter spülten den Schlamm von der Straße nach dem starken Regen.

C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

momentan

Meaning

Lasting for only a short time.

Example

There was a momentary silence in the room.

Es gab eine momentane Stille im Raum.

C1 noun /ˈɛn.kleɪv/

enclave

Enklave

Meaning

a distinct area or group enclosed within a larger one

Example

The city has a small Italian enclave where traditions are preserved.

Die Stadt hat eine kleine italienische Enklave, in der Traditionen bewahrt werden.

C2 noun /kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

contiguity

Kontiguität

Meaning

the state of being in direct contact or next to each other

Example

The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade.

Die Kontiguität der beiden Länder erleichtert den Handel.

A2 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

general

allgemein

Meaning

Relating to all or most people, things, or situations; not specific.

Example

He made a general comment about the project.

Er hat einen allgemeinen Kommentar zum Projekt gemacht.

B1 adjective /ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

complicated

kompliziert

Meaning

consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand

Example

The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow.

Die Anweisungen für die Maschine sind zu kompliziert, um sie zu befolgen.

B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

soziale Gerechtigkeit

Meaning

Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

Example

Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.

Soziale Gerechtigkeit gewährleistet Chancengleichheit.

A2 noun /nek/

Neck

Hals

Meaning

the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders

Example

She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.

Sie trug eine schöne Halskette um ihren Hals.

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

Handwerker

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.

Der Handwerker schuf eine wunderschöne Holzskulptur.

C2 adjective /ˈhæriːd/

harried

gestresst oder überlastet

Meaning

feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered

Example

The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom.

Der gestresste Lehrer kämpfte darum, das laute Klassenzimmer zu beruhigen.

A2 noun, verb /pəʊst/

post

posten

Meaning

a job or position, or to send something by mail

Example

She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.

Sie hat gestern einen Brief an ihre Freundin gepostet.

C1 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trəʊ.laɪts/

electrolytes

elektrolyte

Meaning

Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.

Example

Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body.

Elektrolyte helfen, das richtige Flüssigkeitsgleichgewicht im Körper zu erhalten.

B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

einfach

Meaning

simple or clear, without decoration or complexity

Example

She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.

Sie trug ein einfaches weißes Kleid zur Zeremonie.

C1 adjective /ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

Bottle-green

flaschengrün

Meaning

a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle

Example

She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party.

Sie trug ein schönes, flaschengrünes Kleid zur Abendparty.