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C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

laut durch die Nase atmen
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
Das Kind begann zu schnüffeln, nachdem es lange geweint hatte.
B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

besetzen
Meaning
to take up space or time; to live or work in a place
Example
The new family will occupy the house next month.
Die neue Familie wird das Haus naechsten Monat beziehen.
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/

egotistical

egoistisch
Meaning
Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.
Example
Her egotistical behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
Ihr egoistisches Verhalten erschwerte es ihr, Freundschaften aufrechtzuerhalten.
A1 noun /naɪt/

night

Nacht
Meaning
the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep
Example
She loves going for walks at night.
Sie liebt es, nachts spazieren zu gehen.
A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

hinzugefügt
Meaning
to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount
Example
She added sugar to her coffee.
Sie fügte Zucker zu ihrem Kaffee hinzu.
B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

Lagerhaus
Meaning
a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed
Example
The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.
Das Unternehmen lagert alle seine Produkte in einem großen Lagerhaus.
A2 noun /ˈef.ət/

Effort

Aufwand
Meaning
physical or mental activity needed to achieve something
Example
She put a lot of effort into preparing for the final examination.
Sie hat viel Aufwand in die Vorbereitung der Abschlussprüfung gesteckt.
C2 adjective /ɪˈpɪstələri/

epistolary

epistolisch
Meaning
Related to the writing of letters; expressed in or through letters.
Example
The novel is written in an epistolary style, consisting of letters between characters.
Der Roman ist im epistolischen Stil geschrieben, bestehend aus Briefen zwischen den Charakteren.
A1 noun /ˈfriː taɪm/

free time

Freizeit
Meaning
time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy
Example
She likes to read books in her free time.
Sie liest in ihrer Freizeit gern Bücher.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

Einführungshandbuch, Grundierung
Meaning
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
Example
He read a primer on programming before starting his course.
Er las ein Einführungsbuch über Programmierung, bevor er mit seinem Kurs begann.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

mythisch
Meaning
existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious
Example
Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.
Drachen sind mythische Kreaturen, die in vielen Kulturen erscheinen.
B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

bewundernswert
Meaning
প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;
Example
Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.
Ihr Engagement, anderen zu helfen, ist wirklich bewundernswert.
B1 noun /ˈfiːdbæk/

feedback

Rückmeldung
Meaning
information or opinions about how well someone is doing something
Example
She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay.
Sie bat ihren Lehrer um Feedback zu ihrem Aufsatz.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡɛt/

beget

zeugen / erzeugen
Meaning
to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce
Example
Violence begets more violence.
Gewalt zieht mehr Gewalt nach sich.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈlætɪn/

latin

Latein
Meaning
the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language
Example
Many English words are derived from Latin.
Viele englische Wörter stammen aus dem Lateinischen.
A2 noun /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

invitation

Glück
Meaning
a written or spoken request to attend an event or to participate in something
Example
She sent me an invitation to her wedding.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

ensure

sicherstellen
Meaning
To make certain that something will happen or be the case.
Example
Please ensure that the door is locked before you leave.
Bitte stellen Sie sicher, dass die Tür geschlossen ist, bevor Sie gehen.
C1 noun /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

Manguste
Meaning
a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes
Example
The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.
Die Manguste griff schnell die Kobra an, um ihre Jungen zu schützen.
B1 adjective /drəˈmæt.ɪk/

Dramatic

dramatisch; plötzlich und überraschend; aufregend und beeindruckend
Meaning
relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive
Example
The dramatic sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.
Der dramatische Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel in leuchtenden Farben.
A1 adjective ˈdɪfɪkəlt

difficult

schwierig
Meaning
Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.
Example
Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult.
Die Bewältigung städtischer Herausforderungen wird zunehmend schwierig.
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

Ehepartner
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
Jeder Mitarbeiter kann seinen Ehepartner in den Gesundheitsversicherungsplan aufnehmen.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

vigorös
Meaning
Characterized by high energy and vitality.
Example
Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.
Regelmäßige Bewegung hält den Körper vigorös und gesund.
B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

errichten
Meaning
To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.
Example
The workers were erecting a new building downtown.
Die Arbeiter errichteten ein neues Gebäude in der Innenstadt.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

single

einzeln
Meaning
only one; not one of several
Example
She bought a single ticket for the concert.
Sie kaufte ein Einzelticket für das Konzert.
C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

in Luxus schwelgen
Meaning
to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort
Example
She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.
Sie hat sich in dem warmen Blubberbad nach einem langen Tag luxuriert.
A2 noun /faɪl/

File

Feile
Meaning
a tool with a rough surface for smoothing or shaping hard materials; a collection of papers or data
Example
He used a metal file to smooth the rough edges.
Er benutzte eine Metallfeile, um die rauen Kanten zu glätten.
C1 noun /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

immediacy

Unmittelbarkeit, Dringlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.
Example
The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations.
Die Unmittelbarkeit der digitalen Kommunikation hat die Geschäftsabläufe verändert.
B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

Schnurrbart
Meaning
hair that grows on the upper lip of men
Example
He grew a thick moustache for the play.
Er zog einen dicken Schnurrbart für das Stück an.
C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

rosig
Meaning
Having a healthy red color in the face.
Example
She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.
Sie hatte ein rosiges Gesicht, weil sie draußen gearbeitet hatte.
B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

Simulation
Meaning
the imitation of a situation or process
Example
The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.
Die Simulation half den Studierenden, die komplexe Theorie zu verstehen.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbʊli/

bully

Mobber / Tyrann
Meaning
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.
Example
The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.
Der Lehrer stoppte den älteren Jungen, der versuchte, seine Klassenkameraden zu schikanieren.
A2 noun /ˈpɛpər/

pepper

Pfeffer
Meaning
a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food
Example
I like to add pepper to my soup.
Ich mag es, Pfeffer zu meiner Suppe hinzuzufügen.
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

blockieren
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
Der Zeuge versuchte, während der Untersuchung zu stonewallen.
B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

verbieten
Meaning
to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority
Example
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
Das Gesetz verbietet das Rauchen an öffentlichen Orten.
B2 verb /poʊk/

poke

stochern
Meaning
to push or prod with a finger or pointed object
Example
Don't poke me with your finger.
Stochere nicht mit deinem Finger in mir.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

Diamant
Meaning
a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut
Example
She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
Sie trug einen Diamantring an ihrem Finger.
C1 adjective /pərˈsweɪdəbl̩/

persuadable

leicht beeinflussbar
Meaning
capable of being convinced or influenced to do something
Example
She was easily persuadable when it came to trying new foods.
Sie war leicht beeinflussbar, wenn es darum ging, neue Lebensmittel auszuprobieren.
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

Schmeichelei; falsche Lobreden
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
Seine Schmeichelei konnte niemanden von seiner Aufrichtigkeit überzeugen.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

compendium

Kompendium
Meaning
A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.
Example
The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.
Das Buch ist ein Kompendium alter Mythen und Legenden.
A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

niemand
Meaning
no person; not anyone
Example
Nobody came to the party.
Niemand kam zur Party.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

Morgendämmerung
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
Sie brachen bei Morgengrauen zu ihrer Reise auf.
C1 verb ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt

exacerbate

verschärfen
Meaning
To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
Example
Climate change exacerbates flooding issues.
Der Klimawandel verschärft die Überschwemmungsprobleme.
A1 adverb /soʊ/

so

so
Meaning
to such a degree or extent
Example
She was so happy with the gift.
Sie war so glücklich mit dem Geschenk.
A2 noun /ˈpeɪn.tər/

Painter

Maler
Meaning
a person who paints pictures or decorates buildings
Example
The painter created a beautiful landscape on canvas.
Der Maler schuf eine schöne Landschaft auf Leinwand.
C1 noun ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən

culmination

Höhepunkt. Der höchste oder dramatischste Punkt von etwas, insbesondere nach einer langen Zeit.
Meaning
The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.
Example
The project reached its culmination after years of effort.
Das Projekt erreichte seinen Höhepunkt nach jahrelangem Einsatz.
B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

unbekannt; fremd
Meaning
not known or recognized; strange
Example
The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.
Die Stadt war mir fremd, da ich noch nie zuvor dort gewesen war.
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

Chiromantie
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
Die alte Frau praktizierte Chiromantie und sagte den Reisenden die Zukunft voraus.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/

hyperbole

Hyperbel
Meaning
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Example
Saying he could run a thousand miles in a day is pure hyperbole.
Zu sagen, dass er an einem Tag tausend Meilen laufen könnte, ist reine Hyperbel.
C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

verachten
Meaning
to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)
Example
He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.
Er würde niemals diejenigen verachten, die weniger Glück als er hatten.
B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

Messung
Meaning
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
Example
The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.
Der Schneider nahm meine Taillenmessung, bevor er den Anzug nähte.
B1 verb /dɪˈnaɪ/

deny

leugnen
Meaning
to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue
Example
He denied stealing the money.
Er leugnete, das Geld gestohlen zu haben.
C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

Stock / Symbol der Autorität
Meaning
A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.
Example
The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.
Der Dirigent hob seinen Baton, um mit der Symphonie zu beginnen.
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

Silbertablett
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
Der Butler brachte den Tee auf einem Silbertablett.
C1 noun /ˈʃæpəroʊn/

chaperon

Begleiter
Meaning
An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.
Example
The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance.
Der Lehrer fungierte als Begleiter während des Schulballs.
A2 adverb /ˈhɑːd.li/

Hardly

kaum; fast nicht; kaum zu glauben
Meaning
scarcely; barely; almost not at all
Example
I could hardly believe what I was seeing.
Ich konnte kaum glauben, was ich sah.
B1 verb /rʌb/

rub

reiben
Meaning
to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement
Example
She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.
Sie rieb ihre Hände zusammen, um sie warm zu halten.
A2 noun /pæn/

Pan

pfanne
Meaning
a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods
Example
Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.
Erhitzen Sie das Öl in einer großen Pfanne, bevor Sie das Gemüse hinzufügen.
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

klimaanpassung
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
Klimaanpassung gewährleistet die Resilienz gegenüber Veränderungen.
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 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

Reflex
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
Der Arzt testete ihre Reflexantwort, indem er ihr Knie klopfte.
A2 conjunction /nɔːr/

nor

noch
Meaning
used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement
Example
He didn't call, nor did he send a message.
Er hat nicht angerufen, noch hat er eine Nachricht gesendet.
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

aufblähen
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
Ihr Bauch begann sich nach dem großen Essen zu distendieren.
C1 noun /wɪk/

Wick

Docht einer Kerze
Meaning
a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp
Example
The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning.
Der Docht der Kerze muss gekürzt werden, um besser zu brennen.
C2 verb /ˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

vitalize

vitalisieren
Meaning
To give life, energy, or strength to something.
Example
Fresh air and exercise can vitalize the body and mind.
Frische Luft und Bewegung können den Körper und Geist vitalisieren.
B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

ausreichend; angemessen für den Zweck; zufriedenstellend
Meaning
enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory
Example
We have sufficient time to complete the project.
Wir haben genügend Zeit, um das Projekt abzuschließen.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈlæksətɪv/

laxative

Abführmittel
Meaning
A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.
Example
The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition.
Der Arzt verschrieb ein mildes Abführmittel für ihren Zustand.
C1 adjective/noun /fəˈrɛns.ɪk/

forensic

Wissenschaftliche Analyse, die auf kriminelle oder rechtliche Angelegenheiten angewendet wird
Meaning
Scientific analysis applied to criminal or legal matters
Example
Forensic experts analyze cybercrimes using advanced tools.
Forensische Experten analysieren Cyberkriminalität mit fortschrittlichen Werkzeugen.
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

exult

sich freuen
Meaning
to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success
Example
The fans exulted after their team won the championship.
Die Fans exultierten, nachdem ihre Mannschaft die Meisterschaft gewonnen hatte.
A1 number /ˌfɪfˈtiːn/

fifteen

fünfzehn
Meaning
the number 15
Example
There are fifteen students in the class.
Es gibt fünfzehn Studenten in der Klasse.
C1 noun /ˈmæksɪm/

maxim

Maxime
Meaning
a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
Example
Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture.
Ehrlichkeit ist eine zeitlose Maxime, die in jeder Kultur geschätzt wird.
C1 noun /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɒn/

oxymoron

Oxymoron
Meaning
a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined
Example
The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron.
Der Ausdruck 'ohrenbetäubende Stille' ist ein klassisches Oxymoron.
A1 title /ˈmɪstər/

mr

Herr
Meaning
a title used before a man's name
Example
Mr. Rahman is our new teacher.
Herr Rahman ist unser neuer Lehrer.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪskəs/

viscous

viskos
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.
Example
Honey is a viscous liquid that flows slowly.
Honig ist eine viskose Flüssigkeit, die langsam fließt.
A2 noun/verb /ˈɛɡzɪt/

exit

Ausgang
Meaning
A way out of a place; the act of leaving.
Example
He quickly found the nearest exit during the fire drill.
Er fand schnell den nächstgelegenen Ausgang während der Brandschutzübung.
A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

Spiegel
Meaning
a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it
Example
She looked at herself in the mirror.
Sie sah sich im Spiegel an.
C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

Aerodynamik
Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
Die Aerodynamik eines Flugzeugs bestimmt seine Geschwindigkeit und Effizienz.
A1 verb/noun /dæns/

dance

Glück
Meaning
to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
Example
They danced all night at the wedding.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

Reisepass
Meaning
an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally
Example
She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.
Sie erneuerte ihren Reisepass vor der Auslandsreise.
C1 noun /ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

Hailstorm

Hagelsturm
Meaning
a violent storm with hail falling from the sky
Example
The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot.
Der Hagelsturm beschädigte viele Autos im Parkhaus.
C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

plündern
Meaning
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
Example
The bandits marauded through the village at night.
Die Banditen plünderten das Dorf in der Nacht.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

Motherhood

Mutterschaft
Meaning
the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother
Example
She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.
Sie nahm die Freuden und Herausforderungen der Mutterschaft an.
C2 verb /ˈrævɪʃ/

ravish

verzaubern
Meaning
To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.
Example
The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers.
Die Schönheit des Sonnenuntergangs verzauberte die Reisenden.
B2 adjective /ˈniː.di/

Needy

bedürftig; arm; ohne Mittel
Meaning
requiring help or support; poor; lacking basic necessities
Example
The charity helps needy families during the winter.
Die Wohltätigkeit hilft bedürftigen Familien während des Winters.
B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

klinisch
Meaning
Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.
Example
The doctor conducted a clinical examination.
Der Arzt führte eine klinische Untersuchung durch.
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

Soziologie
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
Sie studiert Soziologie an der Universität.
B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

mutig; furchtlos; zeigt Mut im Angesicht der Gefahr
Meaning
brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger
Example
The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.
Der mutige Feuerwehrmann rettete die Familie aus dem brennenden Gebäude.
C1 noun /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

ostracism

Ostrakismus
Meaning
The act of excluding someone from a group or society.
Example
The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.
Der Student erlebte Ostrakismus, nachdem er die Regeln gebrochen hatte.
B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

Physiker
Meaning
a scientist who studies or specializes in physics
Example
The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.
Der Physiker erklärte den Studenten die Relativitätstheorie.
B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

bewaffneter Konflikt
Meaning
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
Example
Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.
Bewaffneter Konflikt führte zu weit verbreiteter Zerstörung.
B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

verstärken
Meaning
to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant
Example
The microphone amplifies her voice.
Das Mikrofon verstärkt ihre Stimme.
A2 verb /ˈkænsəl/

cancel

absagen
Meaning
to decide that something planned will not take place
Example
The flight was canceled due to heavy rain.
Der Flug wurde aufgrund starker Regenfälle abgesagt.
B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

Begeisterter
Meaning
a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject
Example
He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.
Er ist ein Fußballenthusiast und sieht jedes Spiel.
C1 adjective /ˈrævənəs/

ravenous

hungrig
Meaning
Extremely hungry; famished.
Example
After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly.
Nach der langen Wanderung war sie hungrig und aß schnell.
B2 verb /ˈvæksɪneɪt/

vaccinate

impfen
Meaning
to give a vaccine to protect against a disease
Example
Children are usually vaccinated before starting school.
Kinder werden in der Regel vor dem Schulbeginn geimpft.
B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

Berichterstattung
Meaning
the act of giving news or information about something
Example
Good reporting is essential for public awareness.
Gute Berichterstattung ist für das öffentliche Bewusstsein entscheidend.
A2 noun /wɜːrθ/

Worth

Wert; Preis;
Meaning
the value equivalent to that of someone or something; the level at which someone or something deserves to be valued
Example
The painting is worth thousands of dollars.
Das Gemälde ist tausende von Dollar wert.
C2 adjective /fɪˈdjuːʃəl/

fiducial

vertrauenswürdig, als Referenzpunkt dienend
Meaning
based on trust or confidence; serving as a standard of reference
Example
The fiducial point on the map ensures accurate measurements.
Der fiduziale Punkt auf der Karte sorgt für genaue Messungen.
B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

spezifizieren
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
Bitte geben Sie die Zeit und den Ort des Treffens an.
C1 verb /ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/

ridicule

verspotten
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or dismissive way.
Example
He was ridiculed for his strange ideas.
Er wurde für seine seltsamen Ideen verspottet.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

glamourös; attraktiv; modisch;
Meaning
having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;
Example
The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.
Die Schauspielerin sah glamourös in ihrem Designer-Kleid bei der Preisverleihung aus.
C1 noun /kənˈdəʊləns/

condolence

Beileid
Meaning
An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of death.
Example
She offered her sincere condolence to the grieving family.
Sie bot der trauernden Familie ihr aufrichtiges Beileid an.
A2 adjective ˈiːkwəl

equal

gleich
Meaning
Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value; having the same status or treatment.
Example
Bose was regarded as Galileo's equal.
Bose wurde als Galileos gleichwertig angesehen.
C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

vererben
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
Der Wissenschaftler vererbte seine Forschungspapiere an die Universität.
A2 noun /ˈtraɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Tricycle

dreirad
Meaning
a three-wheeled vehicle, especially one for children
Example
The child rode his tricycle in the park.
Das Kind fuhr mit seinem Dreirad im Park.
C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

Gouvernante
Meaning
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
Example
The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.
Die junge Dame wurde während des Festivals von einer Duéna begleitet.
B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

präsentabel; geeignet, in der Öffentlichkeit gesehen zu werden
Meaning
neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance
Example
Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.
Stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie für das Vorstellungsgespräch präsentabel aussehen.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

Parasit
Meaning
an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others
Example
The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.
Der Hund wurde gegen Darmparasiten behandelt.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

Vertrauter
Meaning
A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.
Sie fand einen echten Vertrauten in ihrem Kindheitsfreund.
B1 adverb /ˈsel.dəm/

Seldom

selten
Meaning
not often; rarely; infrequently
Example
She seldom goes to the cinema.
Sie geht selten ins Kino.
B1 noun fləʊ

flow

fluss
Meaning
The action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream
Example
The flow of information must be secured.
Der Fluss von Informationen muss gesichert werden.
C1 adverb ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪ.kli

intrinsically

intrinsisch
Meaning
In a way that is naturally or inherently part of something's essential nature.
Example
Some people are intrinsically motivated to learn.
Einige Menschen sind intrinsisch motiviert zu lernen.
C2 noun /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/

encomium

Lobrede
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
Example
He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.
Er hielt eine Lobrede für seinen scheidenden Lehrer.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

Kompostierung
Meaning
The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.
Example
Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.
Kompostierung reduziert Abfälle und verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit.
A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

Software
Meaning
the programs and other operating information used by a computer
Example
He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.
Er hat die Software installiert, um die Leistung seines Computers zu verbessern.
B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

Zivilist
Meaning
a person not in the armed forces or police
Example
The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.
Das Gebiet wurde evakuiert, um die Zivilisten zu schützen.
C1 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

horten
Meaning
to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly
Example
During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.
Während der Krise begannen viele Menschen, Lebensmittel und Wasser zu horten.
C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

Haftung
Meaning
the process or state of sticking to something
Example
Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.
Starke Haftung ist erforderlich, damit die Fliesen an ihrem Platz bleiben.
B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

festnehmen
Meaning
to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
Example
The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
Die Polizei wird den Verdächtigen morgen festnehmen.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/

reimburse

erstatten
Meaning
to pay back money to someone who has spent it or lost it
Example
The company reimbursed him for travel expenses.
Das Unternehmen erstattete ihm die Reisekosten.
A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

zucker
Meaning
sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener
Example
Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.
Bitte fügen Sie zwei Teelöffel Zucker in meinen Kaffee.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

manuell
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
Dies ist ein manueller Prozess, der sorgfältige Aufmerksamkeit erfordert.