A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

Jahreszeit / würzen

Meaning

One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.

Example

Spring is my favorite season of the year.

Der Frühling ist meine Lieblingsjahreszeit.

C2 adjective /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

bumbling

tollpatschig

Meaning

Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.

Example

The bumbling waiter spilled the drinks on the table.

Der tollpatschige Kellner verschüttete die Getränke auf dem Tisch.

C1 adjective /ʌlˈtɪəriər/

ulterior

hinterhältiger Zweck

Meaning

hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive

Example

He invited her with an ulterior motive.

Er hat sie mit einem hinterhältigen Zweck eingeladen.

C1 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

wahrnehmbar; signifikant; beträchtlich in Menge

Meaning

noticeable; significant; considerable in amount

Example

There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.

Es gab eine spürbare Verbesserung seiner Testergebnisse.

B2 verb /rɒt/

rot

verfallen

Meaning

to decay or decompose; to become corrupt

Example

The fruit will rot if left in the sun.

Die Frucht wird faulen, wenn sie in der Sonne bleibt.

A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

empfehlen

Meaning

to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable

Example

I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.

Ich empfehle, das neue Restaurant in der Innenstadt auszuprobieren.

C2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.stoʊn/

Touchstone

Maßstab; Kriterium

Meaning

a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness

Example

His honesty became the touchstone by which all other employees were measured.

Seine Ehrlichkeit wurde der Maßstab, nach dem alle anderen Mitarbeiter gemessen wurden.

C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

zählbar; numerierbar

Meaning

capable of being counted; countable

Example

The stars in the sky are not numerable.

Die Sterne am Himmel sind nicht zählbar.

B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

propaganda; Gerüchte

Meaning

information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view

Example

The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.

Die Regierung nutzte Propaganda, um die öffentliche Meinung während des Krieges zu beeinflussen.

C1 noun ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti

feasibility

Machbarkeit

Meaning

The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.

Example

The company conducted a feasibility study before launching the project.

Das Unternehmen führte eine Machbarkeitsstudie durch, bevor es das Projekt startete.

C1 noun /ˈtɛstəmənt/

testament

Testament / Beweis

Meaning

a person's will; or strong evidence of something

Example

His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.

Sein Erfolg ist ein Testament seiner harten Arbeit und Hingabe.

B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

Verband

Meaning

a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material

Example

The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.

Die Krankenschwester legte einen Verband an seinen verletzten Arm.

C2 adjective /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

infantile

kindlich

Meaning

characteristic of an infant; childish

Example

His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.

Sein kindliches Verhalten peinigte alle in der Besprechung.

A1 adjective /hɒt/

Hot

heiß; warm; glühend;

Meaning

having high temperature; warm; heated;

Example

The coffee is too hot to drink.

Der Kaffee ist zu heiß, um ihn zu trinken.

A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

Sommer

Meaning

the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn

Example

We love going to the beach during summer.

Wir lieben es, im Sommer zum Strand zu gehen.

C1 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

Spaced Repetition

Meaning

A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.

Example

Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.

Spaced Repetition hilft, langfristige Gedächtnisretention zu verbessern.

B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

abtrennen

Meaning

to separate or remove something from something else

Example

She detached the page from the notebook.

Sie hat die Seite aus dem Notizbuch abgetrennt.

A1 verb /feɪs/

face

gegenübertreten

Meaning

to confront or deal with; to turn toward; to have the front in a particular direction

Example

She had to face many challenges in her new job.

Sie musste vielen herausforderungen in ihrem neuen job gegenübertreten.

C1 verb /ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/

vindicate

rechtfertigen

Meaning

To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.

Example

The new evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.

Die neuen Beweise halfen, den zu Unrecht beschuldigten Mann zu rechtfertigen.

C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

Detonation

Meaning

The act of exploding or causing something to explode.

Example

The sudden detonation shook the entire building.

Die plötzliche Detonation erschütterte das ganze Gebäude.

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.

B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

Verbindung / eingezäuntes Gebiet

Meaning

a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings

Example

The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.

Der Wissenschaftler studierte die chemische Verbindung im Labor.

C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

auf ausgezeichnete Weise

Meaning

in an excellent or outstanding manner

Example

She performed superbly in the dance competition.

Sie trat in dem Tanzwettbewerb auf ausgezeichnete Weise auf.

B1 verb /əˈkjuːz/

accuse

anklagen

Meaning

to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing

Example

She accused him of stealing her wallet.

Sie hat ihn des Diebstahls ihrer Brieftasche angeklagt.

C1 noun /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

Custodian

Hausmeister; Wächter; Verwalter

Meaning

a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian

Example

The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.

Der Hausmeister der Schule sorgt dafür, dass alle Gebäude sauber und sicher sind.

C1 adjective /ˈʌndərhænd/

underhand

hinterhältig

Meaning

done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful

Example

The politician was accused of using underhand tactics to win the election.

Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, hinterhältige Taktiken zu verwenden, um die Wahl zu gewinnen.

C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

Vergessenheit, Zerstörung, Verschwinden

Meaning

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.

Example

His name faded into oblivion over time.

Sein Name verschwand mit der Zeit in der Vergessenheit.

B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

Kobra

Meaning

a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened

Example

The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.

Die Kobra hob ihren Kopf und zischte den Eindringling an.

A1 noun, verb /baɪk/

bike

Fahrrad

Meaning

a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle

Example

He biked to school every day.

Er fuhr jeden Tag mit dem Fahrrad zur Schule.

C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

Ausgangssperre

Meaning

a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night

Example

The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.

Die Stadt verhängte während der Unruhen eine Ausgangssperre.

C1 noun /ˈtʌɡboʊt/

tugboat

Schlepper

Meaning

a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships

Example

The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor.

Der Schlepper führte das riesige Schiff sicher in den Hafen.

A1 noun /ˈbɛdruːm/

bedroom

Schlafzimmer

Meaning

A room used for sleeping in.

Example

The children were playing in the bedroom.

Die Kinder spielten im Schlafzimmer.

C1 adjective /ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/

headstrong

eigensinnig

Meaning

Determined to do what one wants, even if it is not sensible.

Example

The headstrong child refused to listen to anyone.

Das eigensinnige Kind weigerte sich, auf jemanden zu hören.

C2 verb /kəˈnoʊt/

connote

konnotieren

Meaning

To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.

Example

The word 'youthful' connotes energy and vitality.

Das Wort 'jugendlich' konnotiert Energie und Vitalität.

C2 noun /ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

fresco

Fresko

Meaning

A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface

Example

The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes.

Die Wände der Kirche waren mit wunderschönen Fresken dekoriert.

C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

beeinflussbar

Meaning

easily influenced by the suggestions of others

Example

Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.

Kinder sind sehr beeinflussbar und glauben möglicherweise, was ihnen gesagt wird.

A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

Glück

Meaning

the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon

Example

I like to go for a run in the morning.

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

A2 noun sɔːŋz

songs

Lieder

Meaning

A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.

Example

Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.

Hören Sie Lieder, um die Aussprache zu lernen.

B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

zuvor

Meaning

at an earlier time or before now

Example

She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.

Sie hatte zuvor in einer Bank gearbeitet, bevor sie ihr eigenes Geschäft gründete.

B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

ändern

Meaning

to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify

Example

They amended the contract to include new terms.

Sie änderten den Vertrag, um neue Bedingungen hinzuzufügen.

C1 verb /ˈheɪsən/

hasten

beschleunigen

Meaning

To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.

Example

He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.

Er beeilte sich, seine Arbeit vor der Frist zu beenden.

C1 verb ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

circumvent

klug umgehen oder einen Weg finden, um Hindernisse oder Regeln zu umgehen

Meaning

To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.

Example

He tried to circumvent the security system.

Er versuchte, das Sicherheitssystem zu umgehen.

B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

Faszination; Anziehung; Staunen

Meaning

the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested

Example

Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.

Ihre Faszination für die alte Geschichte führte sie dazu, Archäologin zu werden.

B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

differenzieren

Meaning

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

Example

It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.

Es ist wichtig, zwischen Fakten und Meinungen zu differenzieren.

B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

vorsichtig sein

Meaning

to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem

Example

Beware of the dog near the gate.

Sei vorsichtig mit dem Hund in der Nähe des Tores.

C2 noun /ˈtaɪtwɒd/

tightwad

Geizhals

Meaning

a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser

Example

Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts.

Alle nennen ihn einen Geizhals, weil er nie Geschenke kauft.

C2 adjective /vaɪˈtjuːpərəbl̩/

vituperable

tadelnswert

Meaning

Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.

Example

His reckless actions made him vituperable in the eyes of his colleagues.

Seine rücksichtslosen Handlungen machten ihn in den Augen seiner Kollegen tadelnswert.

C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

kosmos blume

Meaning

a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage

Example

The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.

Die Cosmos-Blumen schwangen sanft im Sommerwind über die Wiese.

B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

Streich

Meaning

A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.

Example

They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.

Sie haben während der Party einen harmlosen Streich mit ihrem Freund gespielt.

C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

unvergleichlich

Meaning

Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.

Example

Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.

Ihre Schönheit wurde in der Region als unvergleichlich angesehen.

C1 noun /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/

jaundice

Gelbsucht

Meaning

A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.

Example

The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice.

Der Arzt diagnostizierte das Baby mit Gelbsucht.

B2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl/

interpersonal

zwischenmenschlich

Meaning

Relating to relationships or communication between people.

Example

He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others.

Er hat ausgezeichnete zwischenmenschliche Fähigkeiten und kommt gut mit anderen aus.

B2 noun /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/

exposure

Exposition

Meaning

the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful

Example

Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.

Lange Exposition gegenüber der Sonne kann deiner Haut schaden.

B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

Fossil

Meaning

the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock

Example

The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.

Das Fossil eines Dinosauriers wurde in den Bergen entdeckt.

C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

sich vergnügen

Meaning

To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.

Example

The children disported themselves in the garden.

Die Kinder haben sich im Garten vergnügt.

A2 noun /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Vacation

Urlaub

Meaning

a period of time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax

Example

I'm planning a vacation to the beach next summer.

Ich plane, nächsten Sommer Urlaub am Strand zu machen.

B1 noun /rɪˈsɜːtʃə(r)/

researcher

Forscher

Meaning

a person who conducts research

Example

The researcher published her findings in a scientific journal.

Der Forscher veröffentlichte seine Ergebnisse in einer wissenschaftlichen Zeitschrift.

B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

Erste Hilfe

Meaning

Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available

Example

He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.

Er leistete dem verletzten Radfahrer Erste Hilfe, bevor der Krankenwagen ankam.

C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

knapp

Meaning

barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount

Example

There was scant evidence to support his claim.

Es gab nur wenig Beweise, um seine Behauptung zu stützen.

C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

Aufforstung

Meaning

The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.

Example

Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.

Aufforstung hilft, die Biodiversität wiederherzustellen.

B2 verb /wiːv/

weave

weben

Meaning

to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out

Example

She learned to weave beautiful carpets.

Sie hat gelernt, schöne Teppiche zu weben.

B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

kalt

Meaning

uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold

Example

It was a chilly morning in December.

Es war ein kalter Morgen im Dezember.

C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

beseitigen

Meaning

To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.

Example

This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.

Dieses neue System beseitigt die Notwendigkeit einer manuellen Dateneingabe.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/

insipid

geschmacklos

Meaning

lacking flavor, interest, or excitement; dull

Example

The soup was insipid and needed more seasoning.

Die Suppe war geschmacklos und brauchte mehr Gewürze.

C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

auf dumme oder gekünstelte Weise lächeln

Meaning

to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way

Example

She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.

Sie lächelte dumm über sein Kompliment, eindeutig verlegen.

B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

Chor

Meaning

An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.

Example

The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.

Der Chor sang wunderschön während der Zeremonie.

C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/

unemployable

nicht beschäftigungsfähig

Meaning

Not able to be employed; lacking the skills or qualities necessary for employment

Example

Due to his criminal record, he was considered unemployable in most companies.

Aufgrund seiner kriminellen Vergangenheit galt er in den meisten Unternehmen als nicht beschäftigungsfähig.

A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

Sonntag

Meaning

The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.

Example

We usually relax at home on Sunday.

Am Sonntag entspannen wir normalerweise zu Hause.

B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

einbeziehen

Meaning

To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.

Example

The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.

Der Lehrer versuchte, die Schüler in die Diskussion einzubeziehen.

C2 verb /rɛst/

wrest

mit Gewalt abreißen

Meaning

to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp; to seize with effort or struggle

Example

The police had to wrest the weapon from the suspect's hand.

Die Polizei musste die Waffe aus der Hand des Verdächtigen reißen.

C1 verb /ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/

infiltrate

infiltrieren

Meaning

to secretly enter or gain access to a place or group

Example

The spies managed to infiltrate the enemy base.

Die Spione schafften es, die feindliche Basis zu infiltrieren.

B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.ljər/

Failure

Misserfolg

Meaning

lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing

Example

The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.

Das Scheitern des Projekts war auf schlechte Planung und Kommunikation zurückzuführen.

C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

Linoleum

Meaning

a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing

Example

They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.

Sie beschlossen, den Küchenboden mit Linoleum zu bedecken.

B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

überlegen; besser als der Durchschnitt

Meaning

higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average

Example

This product is superior to all others in the market.

Dieses Produkt ist allen anderen auf dem Markt überlegen.

A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

der Freund

Meaning

a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with

Example

She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.

Sie stellte ihren Freund ihren Eltern vor.

C2 adjective /pərˈsuːənt/

pursuant

gemäß

Meaning

in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule

Example

The decision was made pursuant to the regulations.

Die Entscheidung wurde gemäß den Vorschriften getroffen.

B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

raffiniert

Meaning

Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.

Example

Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.

Raffinierte Designs verbessern die Ästhetik.

B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

skorpion

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting

Example

The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.

Der Skorpion versteckte sich während des Tages unter dem Felsen.

A1 adverb /haʊ/

how

wie

Meaning

in what way or manner; by what means

Example

How do you solve this problem?

Wie löst du dieses Problem?

A2 adjective /ˌwel ˈdʌn/

Well-done

gut gemacht; gut durchgekocht

Meaning

performed skillfully and successfully; cooked thoroughly

Example

The project was well-done and impressed everyone.

Das Projekt war gut gemacht und hat alle beeindruckt.

C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

Ernährung

Meaning

Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.

Example

Proper nourishment is essential for child development.

Eine richtige Ernährung ist wichtig für die Entwicklung von Kindern.

C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

pompöse Rede

Meaning

pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth

Example

The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.

Die Rede des Politikers war voll von Fustian und leeren Versprechungen.

C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

Antiquar

Meaning

A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.

Example

The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.

Der Antiquar verbrachte Jahre damit, seltene Manuskripte aus der mittelalterlichen Zeit zu sammeln.

C1 adjective /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/

perpendicular

senkrecht

Meaning

At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.

Example

The ladder was placed perpendicular to the ground for safety.

Die Leiter wurde senkrecht zum Boden für die Sicherheit aufgestellt.

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

Indisputable

unbestreitbar; unbestreitbar; sicher

Meaning

impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain

Example

The evidence against him was indisputable.

Die Beweise gegen ihn waren unbestreitbar.

A2 adverb /æz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

As usual

wie üblich

Meaning

in the way that is normal or typical; customarily

Example

As usual, he arrived late to the meeting.

Wie üblich kam er zu spät zum Treffen.

B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

ablenken

Meaning

to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on

Example

The loud noise distracted her during the exam.

Der laute Lärm hat sie während der Prüfung abgelenkt.

A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

singen

Meaning

to make musical sounds with the voice

Example

She sings beautifully in the choir.

sie singt wunderschön im Chor

B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

Kommission

Meaning

An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.

Example

The commission recommends constitutional reforms.

Die Kommission empfiehlt verfassungsrechtliche Reformen.

C1 noun /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

liberation war

Befreiungskrieg

Meaning

a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence

Example

The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity.

Der Befreiungskrieg veränderte die Geschichte des Landes.

A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

Fotos

Meaning

Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.

Example

Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.

Fotos zu einem Familienstammbaum hinzuzufügen macht es persönlicher.

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.

B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

Nation

Meaning

a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language

Example

The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.

Die Nation feierte ihren Unabhängigkeitstag mit Stolz.

C2 adjective /ʌnˈlɛtəd/

unlettered

analphabetisch

Meaning

lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate

Example

The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.

Die analphabetischen Dorfbewohner verließen sich auf mündliche Traditionen, um ihre Geschichte zu bewahren.

C2 noun /feɪt/

fete

Fest, Feier

Meaning

a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone

Example

The village held a grand fete to celebrate the harvest.

Das Dorf veranstaltete ein großes Fest, um die Ernte zu feiern.

C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

optimistisch

Meaning

Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

Example

Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.

Trotz der Herausforderungen blieb sie optimistisch in Bezug auf die Zukunft.

C1 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

improvisieren

Meaning

To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.

Example

The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.

Der Schauspieler musste seine Zeilen improvisieren, als er das Skript vergessen hatte.

C2 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

weich und schlaff; Mangel an Festigkeit oder Muskeltonus; schwach

Meaning

soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak

Example

His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more.

Seine schlaffen Arme zeigten, dass er mehr Sport treiben musste.

C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

einmischend

Meaning

fond of interfering in other people’s affairs

Example

She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.

Sie fand ihren Nachbarn einmischend und nervig.

B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

Bürgersteig

Meaning

a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.

Example

Children were playing on the sidewalk.

Kinder spielten auf dem Bürgersteig.

B2 adjective /əˈstɒnɪʃt/

astonished

erstaunt

Meaning

feeling very surprised or amazed

Example

She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.

Sie war über den unglaublichen Trick des Zauberers erstaunt.

B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

vorschriften

Meaning

Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Strict regulations ensure fair practices.

Strenge Vorschriften sorgen für faire Praktiken.

B2 noun /rɛlm/

realm

Bereich

Meaning

A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.

Example

He is well known in the realm of science.

Er ist im Bereich der Wissenschaft bekannt.

A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

arbeitend

Meaning

engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task

Example

She is working on her project right now.

Sie arbeitet gerade an ihrem Projekt.

C2 noun /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/

expediency

Opportunismus

Meaning

the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral

Example

He acted out of political expediency rather than principle.

Er handelte aus politischem Opportunismus und nicht aus Prinzip.

C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

Mit den Prinzipien des Calvinismus erfüllen

Meaning

to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism

Example

The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.

Der Prediger versuchte, die Gemeinde mit strengen Lehren zu kalvinisieren.

B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

enttäuschen

Meaning

to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased

Example

I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.

Ich hoffe, ich werde dich nicht mit meiner Leistung enttäuschen.

C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

prokrastinieren, aufschieben, vertagen

Meaning

To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.

Example

He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.

Er neigt dazu, zu prokrastinieren, wenn er schwierige Aufgaben angeht.

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

irgendwo

Meaning

in or at some place; in an unspecified location

Example

I left my keys somewhere in the house.

Ich habe meine Schlüssel irgendwo im Haus gelassen.

B1 verb /ter/

tear

reißen

Meaning

to pull apart or damage by force; to rip

Example

Be careful not to tear the paper.

Sei vorsichtig, das Papier nicht zu reißen.

B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

Pfarrei

Meaning

A local church community or the area served by a parish church.

Example

The parish gathered for Sunday service.

Die Pfarrei versammelte sich zum Sonntagsgottesdienst.

B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

glaubwürdig oder wahrscheinlich

Meaning

Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.

Example

His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.

Seine Entschuldigung schien plausibel, aber ich hatte meine Zweifel.

B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

fördern

Meaning

to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position

Example

The company promotes environmental awareness.

Das Unternehmen fördert das Umweltbewusstsein.

C2 noun /ˈɑːbəlɪsk/

einfach und gemütlich; unprätentiös; schlicht im Aussehen; gemütlich und vertraut

Meaning

simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar

Example

She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.

Sie genoss die heimelige Atmosphäre des kleinen Cafés.