C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

Meereslandschaft

Meaning

A view or painting of the sea.

Example

The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.

Der Künstler malte eine schöne Meereslandschaft bei Sonnenuntergang.

C1 noun /kənˈtɪnjuəm/

continuum

Kontinuum

Meaning

A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.

Example

Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum.

Leben und Tod werden oft als Teil des gleichen Kontinuums betrachtet.

C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

heiligen

Meaning

to make holy or sacred; to purify

Example

The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.

Der Priester wird die Hochzeitszeremonie heiligen.

C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

hermetisch

Meaning

In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.

Example

The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.

Die Gläser wurden hermetisch versiegelt, um die Frische zu bewahren.

B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

gekocht

Meaning

cooked in boiling water

Example

She served boiled eggs for breakfast.

Sie servierte gekochte Eier zum Frühstück.

B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌraɪt/

Upright

ehrlich und moralisch korrekt; vertikal oder aufrecht in Position

Meaning

honest and morally correct; vertical or erect in position

Example

She is known for being an upright and honest businesswoman.

Sie ist bekannt dafür, eine ehrliche und aufrechte Geschäftsfrau zu sein.

B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

Kollege

Meaning

noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty

Example

He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.

Er versuchte, durch den Nebel zu spähen, um seine Kollegen auf der anderen Seite zu sehen.

B1 noun /rɪˈfjuːz/

Refuse

Abfall; Ablehnung

Meaning

waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something

Example

Please put the refuse in the designated bins.

Bitte werfen Sie den Abfall in die vorgesehenen Behälter.

A1 noun /eɡ/

Egg

Ei

Meaning

an oval object laid by female birds, reptiles, fish, and insects, used as food

Example

I had scrambled eggs for breakfast this morning.

Heute Morgen hatte ich Rührei zum Frühstück.

C2 adjective /ɪmˌpɜːrˈsweɪdəbl/

impersuadable

unüberzeugbar

Meaning

not able to be convinced or persuaded

Example

She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments.

Sie blieb unüberzeugbar trotz all unserer Argumente.

B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

rest; was übrig bleibt

Meaning

the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away

Example

The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.

Der Rest des Essens wurde im Kühlschrank aufbewahrt.

B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

kämpfen

Meaning

to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it

Example

The government is taking steps to combat corruption.

Die Regierung ergreift Maßnahmen, um gegen Korruption zu kämpfen.

B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

Gewissen, Moral, inneres Gefühl

Meaning

an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior

Example

His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.

Sein Gewissen hinderte ihn daran, seinen Eltern über seine Noten zu lügen.

C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

ausstatten

Meaning

to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire

Example

The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.

Die Soldaten waren in voller Kriegsrüstung ausgerüstet.

C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

fesseln

Meaning

to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom

Example

Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.

Veraltete Vorschriften fesseln kleine Unternehmen und bremsen Innovationen.

C2 noun /ˈluː.mən/

lumen

Lumen

Meaning

A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.

Example

The bulb produces 800 lumens of light.

Die Lampe erzeugt 800 Lumen Licht.

A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

Salz

Meaning

white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride

Example

Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.

Bitte geben Sie der Suppe etwas Salz, um den Geschmack zu verbessern.

B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

der Zustand, selten zu sein; etwas, das ungewöhnlich oder selten ist

Meaning

the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce

Example

The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.

Die antike Vase war eine Seltenheit, die Tausende von Dollar wert war.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

Berater

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems

Example

The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.

Der Schulberater half dem Schüler, mit dem Stress umzugehen.

B2 verb /drɪft/

drift

treiben

Meaning

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

Example

The boat began to drift away from the shore.

Das Boot begann, sich vom Ufer zu entfernen.

C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

betonen

Meaning

to affirm or declare positively and earnestly

Example

He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.

Er betonte, dass er den Mann noch nie zuvor gesehen hatte.

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

vorherig

Meaning

existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier

Example

You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.

Sie benötigen vorherige Genehmigung, bevor Sie Änderungen am System vornehmen.

B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

felsig; instabil; schwierig

Meaning

full of rocks; unsteady; difficult

Example

The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.

Der felsige Weg machte das Wandern für die Touristen schwierig.

C1 adjective /ˈtɒp.məʊst/

Topmost

höchster; oberster

Meaning

highest in position or rank

Example

The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree.

Die Flagge wurde auf dem obersten Ast des Baumes platziert.

B1 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

angesprochen

Meaning

To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.

Example

Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.

Schlüsselprobleme anzusprechen ist entscheidend für langfristige Veränderungen.

C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

Vorurteil

Meaning

An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.

Example

His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.

Sein Vorurteil zugunsten der Tradition ließ ihn Veränderungen widerstehen.

B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

auferlegt

Meaning

forced something to be accepted or put in place

Example

The government imposed new regulations on the industry.

Die Regierung hat neue Vorschriften für die Industrie erlassen.

C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

Spionage

Meaning

The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.

Example

The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.

Der Agent wurde wegen Spionage gegen den Staat verhaftet.

C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

Flottille

Meaning

A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.

Example

A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.

Eine Flottille von Fischkuttern verließ den Hafen bei Sonnenaufgang.

B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

mittelalterlich

Meaning

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

Example

The castle is a famous medieval monument.

Die Burg ist ein berühmtes mittelalterliches Denkmal.

B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

Schlag; ein kräftiger Schlag mit der Hand, einer Waffe oder einem harten Objekt

Meaning

a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object

Example

The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.

Der Boxer landete einen verheerenden Schlag auf seinen Gegner.

B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

Pandemie

Meaning

An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.

Example

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.

Die COVID-19-Pandemie hat die Welt dramatisch verändert.

B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

Goldring

Meaning

a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger

Example

He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.

Er gab ihr einen wunderschönen Goldring zu ihrem Jubiläum.

C1 noun /ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/

Gaiety

Fröhlichkeit; festliche Atmosphäre;

Meaning

the state or quality of being light-hearted or cheerful; festive atmosphere

Example

The wedding reception was filled with gaiety, laughter, and joyful celebrations.

Der Hochzeitsempfang war voller Fröhlichkeit, Lachen und freudiger Feierlichkeiten.

C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

ehelich

Meaning

Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.

Example

They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.

Sie suchten Beratung, um ihre ehelichen Probleme zu lösen.

C1 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/

differentiation

Differenzierung, Unterscheidung

Meaning

The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.

Example

Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.

Die Differenzierung von Wettbewerbern kann eine einzigartige Marktposition schaffen.

A2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.zi/

Noisy

laut

Meaning

making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous

Example

The noisy construction work outside made it difficult to concentrate.

Die lauten Bauarbeiten draußen machten es schwer, sich zu konzentrieren.

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

vorherrschend

Meaning

Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.

Example

The predominant color in the painting is blue.

Die vorherrschende Farbe in dem Bild ist Blau.

B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

störend, destabilisierend

Meaning

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

Example

Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.

Abholzung hat eine störende Wirkung auf die Tierwelt.

C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

kämpferisch / chaotisch

Meaning

Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.

Example

Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.

Trotz seiner kleinen Größe war er ein kämpferischer Kämpfer.

B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

Kurkuma

Meaning

A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine

Example

Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.

Fügen Sie Kurkuma zum Curry hinzu, um Farbe und Geschmack zu erhalten.

A2 verb /teɪk ɒf/

take off

abheben; entfernen

Meaning

to remove something; to leave the ground and begin flying (airplane); to suddenly become successful or popular

Example

The airplane will take off in ten minutes.

Das Flugzeug wird in zehn Minuten abheben.

B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

darstellen

Meaning

to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature

Example

The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.

Der Roman porträtiert ein lebendiges Bild des Lebens auf dem Land.

C1 noun /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/

infusion

Infusion

Meaning

the act of introducing something into another; a drink made by steeping leaves or herbs in liquid

Example

She prepared a calming infusion of chamomile tea.

Sie bereitete eine beruhigende Infusion aus Kamillentee zu.

C1 noun /ˈkærət/

karat

Karat

Meaning

A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.

Example

The ring was made of 18-karat gold.

Der Ring war aus 18 Karat Gold gemacht.

C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

Glück

Meaning

To cut off the head of a person or animal.

Example

The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C2 noun /riːm/

ream

Paket

Meaning

A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.

Example

The office ordered ten reams of paper.

Das Büro bestellte zehn Pakete Papier.

B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

dominant; einflussreich; am wichtigsten

Meaning

controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful

Example

The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.

Der dominante Spieler kontrollierte das gesamte Basketballspiel.

C1 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

langsam gehen

Meaning

to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort

Example

We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.

Wir schlenderten am Flussufer entlang und hielten ab und zu an, um die Boote zu beobachten.

A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

Prinz

Meaning

a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality

Example

The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.

Der Prinz wandte sich an seinem Geburtstag an die Nation.

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

treu; loyal; engagiert

Meaning

loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs

Example

She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.

Sie blieb ihren Prinzipien während ihrer gesamten Karriere treu.

A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Uncomfortable

unbequem; unangenehm

Meaning

causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious

Example

The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sit in it for more than ten minutes.

Der Stuhl war so unbequem, dass ich nicht länger als zehn Minuten darin sitzen konnte.

C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈdeɪn/

disdain

Verachtung

Meaning

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.

Example

She looked at the messy room with open disdain.

Sie betrachtete das unordentliche Zimmer mit Verachtung.

A2 noun /ruːlz/

rules

regeln

Meaning

explicit principles or regulations governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity

Example

The teacher reminded the students to follow the classroom rules.

Der Lehrer erinnerte die Schüler daran, die Klassenregeln zu befolgen.

C1 adjective /ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

docile

fügsam

Meaning

easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive

Example

The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks.

Der fügsame Welpe lernte schnell neue Tricks.

C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

Laie; jemand ohne Fachwissen

Meaning

a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject

Example

The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.

Der Arzt erklärte das Verfahren in einfachen Worten.

C2 noun /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

Interventionismus

Meaning

Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.

Example

The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.

Der Interventionismus der Zentralbank half, die Inflation zu stabilisieren.

A1 interjection /ʌ/

uh

äh

Meaning

a sound people make when they hesitate or are unsure what to say next.

Example

Uh, I’m not sure if that’s the right answer.

Äh, ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob das die richtige Antwort ist.

B2 noun /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

carbohydrate

Kohlenhydrat

Meaning

a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar

Example

Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.

Reis und Kartoffeln sind reich an Kohlenhydraten.

C2 verb /ˈhɑːbəl/

hobble

humpeln

Meaning

to walk awkwardly with difficulty, usually due to injury

Example

He hobbled across the room after twisting his ankle.

Er humpelte nach dem Umknicken seines Knöchels durch das Zimmer.

B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

Staatsanwalt

Meaning

a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases

Example

The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.

Der Staatsanwalt argumentierte, dass der Angeklagte des Verbrechens schuldig war.

C1 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

biegsam

Meaning

easily bent or flexible; adaptable

Example

The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.

Das Metall ist ausreichend biegsam, um in Schmuck geformt zu werden.

C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

Permakultur

Meaning

The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.

Example

Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.

Permakultur fördert autarke landwirtschaftliche Systeme.

B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

sensationell; beeindruckend; überwältigend

Meaning

causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive

Example

The sensational performance left the audience speechless.

Die sensationelle Leistung hat das Publikum sprachlos gemacht.

A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

bereit

Meaning

Prepared or available for use or action.

Example

She was ready to leave for the airport.

Sie war bereit, zum Flughafen zu gehen.

A2 noun /ˈdrʌɡˌstɔːr/

drugstore

Apotheke

Meaning

A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.

Example

I stopped by the drugstore to buy some cold medicine.

Ich ging zur Apotheke, um Erkältungsmedizin zu kaufen.

C1 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

vorgeplant

Meaning

planned in advance; done deliberately

Example

The crime was clearly premeditated.

Das Verbrechen war eindeutig vorgeplant.

C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

Bigamie

Meaning

The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.

Example

He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.

Er wurde wegen Bigamie angeklagt, nachdem seine zweite Ehe entdeckt wurde.

C1 noun /ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

figurine

kleine Dekorfigur

Meaning

a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal

Example

She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina.

Sie kaufte eine Porzellanfigur einer tanzenden Ballerina.

C1 verb /dɪsˈoʊn/

disown

enterben

Meaning

to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something

Example

He decided to disown his reckless brother.

Er entschied sich, seinen rücksichtslosen Bruder zu enterben.

B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

rollstuhl

Meaning

a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all

Example

The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.

Das Krankenhaus stellte dem verletzten Patienten einen Rollstuhl zur Verfügung.

A1 verb /æsk/

ask

fragen

Meaning

to request information; to inquire; to invite

Example

Can I ask you a question about the homework?

Kann ich dir eine Frage zu den Hausaufgaben stellen?

B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

Tilapiafisch

Meaning

a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth

Example

Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.

Der Tilapiafisch ist eine der am häufigsten gezüchteten Fischarten weltweit.

C1 verb /kwɑːʃ/

quash

aufheben

Meaning

To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.

Example

The court quashed the decision due to lack of evidence.

Das Gericht hat die Entscheidung wegen fehlender Beweise aufgehoben.

C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

unangemessen

Meaning

inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time

Example

His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.

Sein Kommentar war während der ernsten Diskussion unangemessen.

B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

kostspielig

Meaning

expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort

Example

Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.

Ihr Fehler erwies sich als sehr kostspielig für das Unternehmen.

C2 noun /miːd/

mead

Met

Meaning

An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.

Example

The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.

Die Wikinger waren bekannt dafür, große Mengen Met bei Festen zu trinken.

C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

Ambrosia

Meaning

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

Example

The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.

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

B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

Tempo, Rhythmus

Meaning

The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.

Example

The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.

Die Band spielte das Lied in einem schnelleren Tempo als gewöhnlich.

B1 adverb /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

Upside-down

umgekehrt

Meaning

with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position

Example

The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall.

Das Bild hing umgekehrt an der Wand.

B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

leck; loch

Meaning

a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally

Example

There is a leak in the water pipe.

Es gibt ein Leck im Wasserrohr.

C1 noun /wæks ɡɔːrd/

Wax Gourd

Wachskürbis

Meaning

a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking

Example

The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion.

Die Wachskürbissuppe ist sehr nahrhaft und hilft bei der Verdauung.

C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

Waffenträger

Meaning

An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.

Example

The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.

Der Waffenträger eskortierte das störende Mitglied aus dem Saal.

C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

Bittsteller

Meaning

A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.

Example

The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.

Der Tempel war voller Bittsteller, die um Segen baten.

C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

Coda

Meaning

the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work

Example

The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.

Der Roman endet mit einer nachdenklichen Coda, die die Themen verbindet.

C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

wesentlicher Teil, Kern

Meaning

the essential or central part of something

Example

The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.

Der wesentliche Teil seines Arguments war, dass Ehrlichkeit am wichtigsten ist.

A2 verb /ˈriːəlaɪz/

realize

realisieren

Meaning

to become aware of; to understand clearly; to achieve or make real

Example

I didn't realize how late it was until I checked the clock.

Ich habe nicht bemerkt, wie spät es war, bis ich auf die Uhr schaute.

B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

Dreiergruppe

Meaning

A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.

Example

The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.

Das Jazztrio spielte wunderschön beim Konzert.

A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

grundlegend; wesentlich;

Meaning

fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point

Example

Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.

Das Lernen der grundlegenden englischen Grammatik ist unerlässlich für Anfänger.

C1 verb /dɪsˈmæntəl/

dismantle

abreißen

Meaning

to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of

Example

Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.

Arbeiter werden die alte Brücke nächsten Monat abbauen.

B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

durchbohren

Meaning

to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object

Example

The arrow will pierce through the target.

Der Pfeil wird das Ziel durchdringen.

C1 noun /vəˈræs.ə.ti/

veracity

Wahrhaftigkeit

Meaning

Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.

Example

The journalist checked the veracity of the report.

Der Journalist überprüfte die Wahrhaftigkeit des Berichts.

C2 adjective /dʒɪˈdʒuːn/

jejune

naiv / oberflächlich / uninteressant

Meaning

Naive, simplistic, and superficial; also dull or uninteresting.

Example

The professor dismissed the essay as jejune and lacking depth.

Der Professor wies den Aufsatz als naiv und ohne Tiefe zurück.

B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.əl/

Jewel

Juwel; Edelstein; Schmuckstück

Meaning

a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament

Example

The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world.

Die Krone war mit wertvollen Juwelen aus der ganzen Welt geschmückt.

C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

palette

Meaning

a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed

Example

The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.

Die Kisten wurden auf einer Holzpalette für einen einfachen Transport gestapelt.

B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

Kerosin

Meaning

a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems

Example

The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.

Die alte Lampe brannte Kerosin, um Licht während Stromausfällen bereitzustellen.

C1 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

Strophe

Meaning

a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song

Example

The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.

Das Gedicht beginnt mit einer Strophe, die die Natur beschreibt.

C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

discerning

scharfsinnig

Meaning

having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well

Example

He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details.

Er ist ein scharfsinniger Leser, der subtile Details bemerkt.

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.

C1 noun /ˈɒktɪv/

octave

Oktave

Meaning

A series of eight musical notes, or the interval between one musical pitch and another with double its frequency.

Example

The singer's voice could easily reach the higher octave.

Die Stimme eines Sängers konnte leicht die höhere Oktave erreichen.

B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

uninteresting

langweilig

Meaning

not holding attention or curiosity; boring

Example

The lecture was uninteresting and difficult to stay focused on.

Der Vortrag war langweilig und schwer zu verfolgen.

B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪt/

Debate

Debatte

Meaning

a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points

Example

The political debate lasted for three hours with passionate arguments.

Die politische Debatte dauerte drei Stunden mit leidenschaftlichen Argumenten.

B1 verb /ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪt/

educate

erziehen

Meaning

to give knowledge, skills, or training to someone; to teach

Example

Parents should educate their children about healthy habits.

Eltern sollten ihre Kinder über gesunde Gewohnheiten erziehen.

A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

licht

Meaning

the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength

Example

Turn on the light, it's getting dark.

Schalte das Licht ein, es wird dunkel.

C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

kleiner schelmischer Teufel

Meaning

a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker

Example

The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.

Das Kind benahm sich wie ein kleiner Teufel, der seine Spielzeuge überall versteckte.

A2 noun /θiːf/

Thief

Dieb

Meaning

a person who steals things from others

Example

The thief was caught stealing from the jewelry store.

Der Dieb wurde beim Stehlen im Juweliergeschäft erwischt.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/

unreasonable

unangemessen

Meaning

not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable

Example

The manager made an unreasonable demand that no one could realistically meet.

Der Manager stellte eine unangemessene Forderung.

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.

C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

Pergament

Meaning

a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing

Example

The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.

Das alte Manuskript wurde auf Pergament geschrieben.

C1 noun kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

communal harmony

gemeinschaftliche Harmonie

Meaning

Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.

Example

Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding.

Die Aufrechterhaltung der gemeinschaftlichen Harmonie erfordert gegenseitigen Respekt und Verständnis.

B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

Wäscher

Meaning

a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others

Example

The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.

Der Wäscher sammelte schmutzige Kleidung aus jedem Haushalt im Dorf.

A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

Silber

Meaning

a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments

Example

The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.

Der Silberring funkelte im Sonnenlicht.

C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

Redundanz, Überfluss

Meaning

The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.

Example

The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.

Die Redundanz in der Belegschaft des Unternehmens führte zu vielen Entlassungen.

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

Selbstbewusstsein

Meaning

Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Example

Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.

Selbstbewusstsein hilft dabei, die eigenen Emotionen und Handlungen zu verstehen.

C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

mit den Zähnen knirschen

Meaning

to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration

Example

He began to gnash his teeth in rage.

Er begann, vor Wut mit den Zähnen zu knirschen.

B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

unverschämmt

Meaning

shockingly unfair or unreasonable

Example

The company made unconscionable profits from the crisis.

Das Unternehmen machte unverschämte Gewinne aus der Krise.