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A1 noun /speɪs/

space

Raum
Meaning
The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.
Example
Space exploration expands human knowledge.
Die Weltraumforschung erweitert das menschliche Wissen.
C1 noun /hɒˈstɪləti/

hostility

Feindseligkeit
Meaning
hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition
Example
The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility.
Die Verhandlungen endeten in einer Atmosphäre der Feindseligkeit.
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

überdenken
Meaning
to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion
Example
She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Entscheidung, ins Ausland zu ziehen, zu überdenken.
B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

gedeihen
Meaning
To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.
Example
Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.
Ihr Geschäft begann zu florieren, nachdem sie Online-Verkäufe eingeführt hatte.
C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

Pavillon
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
Die Hochzeitsfeier fand in einem dekorierten Pavillon statt.
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

Heraldo
Meaning
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
Example
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
Die blühenden Blumen verkünden die Ankunft des Frühlings.
C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

streitlustige Frau / kleines, mausähnliches Tier
Meaning
a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper
Example
The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.
Das Stück beschreibt eine willensstarke Frau als streitlustige Frau.
B1 adjective /fɪkst/

fixed

fest, stabil
Meaning
firmly in place; not changing or movable
Example
The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.
Der Zeitplan für das Treffen ist für Montagmorgen festgelegt.
A2 verb /dɪˈpend/

depend

abhängen
Meaning
to rely on someone or something for support
Example
Children depend on their parents for care.
Kinder sind auf ihre Eltern angewiesen, um gepflegt zu werden.
B2 adjective /ʌnəˈfreɪd/

unafraid

furchtlos
Meaning
Not feeling fear; brave or courageous
Example
She walked into the dark room, unafraid of what might be inside.
Sie ging in den dunklen Raum, furchtlos vor dem, was darin sein könnte.
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

plötzlich die Richtung ändern
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
Das Auto änderte plötzlich die Richtung, um den Hund zu vermeiden.
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈdeɪli/

daily

täglich
Meaning
happening every day
Example
She reads the newspaper daily.
Sie liest täglich die Zeitung.
C1 adjective /ˌɒmnɪˈprezənt/

omnipresent

omnipräsent
Meaning
(of God) present everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become an omnipresent force in modern society.
Soziale Medien sind zu einer omnipräsenten Kraft in der modernen Gesellschaft geworden.
C1 adjective ʌnˈjiːl.dɪŋ

unyielding

unbeugsam oder fest
Meaning
Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.
Example
Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges.
Ihre unbeugsame Entschlossenheit half ihr, alle Herausforderungen zu überwinden.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

Sündenbock
Meaning
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Example
He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.
Er wurde zum Sündenbock für die schlechte Leistung des Teams.
C1 noun /jiːst/

Yeast

Hefe
Meaning
microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation
Example
Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise.
Füge Hefe zum Mehl hinzu, damit das Brot aufgeht.
B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

elternbezogen
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
Elterliche Anleitung ist wichtig für die Entwicklung eines Kindes.
C2 adjective /ɜːrˈbeɪn/

urbane

urbane
Meaning
showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication
Example
He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party.
Er war ein urbane Gentleman, der auf der Party alle verzauberte.
B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

rücksichtslos; fahrlässig; gefährlich;
Meaning
acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;
Example
His reckless driving caused a serious accident.
Sein rücksichtsloses Fahren verursachte einen schweren Unfall.
A2 noun /ˈɒm.lət/

Omelet

Omelette
Meaning
a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan and often folded around a filling
Example
She made a cheese omelet for breakfast.
Sie machte ein Käseomelette zum Frühstück.
A2 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

social

sozial
Meaning
relating to society or its organization
Example
She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people.
Sie hat eine sehr soziale Persönlichkeit und trifft gerne neue Leute.
C2 verb /dɪˈstreɪn/

distrain

pfänden
Meaning
to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed
Example
The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent.
Der Vermieter pfändete die Möbel des Mieters wegen unbezahlter Miete.
A2 adjective /ˌwelˈnoʊn/

well-known

bekannt
Meaning
known by many people; famous or recognized
Example
He is a well-known actor in his country.
Er ist ein bekannter Schauspieler in seinem Land.
C2 verb /ˈmæŋɡəl/

mangle

zerschmettern
Meaning
to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing
Example
The car was mangled in the accident.
Das Auto war bei dem Unfall zerschmettert.
A1 noun /ˈsætərdeɪ/

saturday

Samstag
Meaning
The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week
Example
We are going to the beach on Saturday.
Wir gehen am Samstag zum Strand.
C2 adjective /ˈeksɪkrəbl/

execrable

abscheulich
Meaning
Extremely bad or unpleasant.
Example
The movie was so execrable that many people left the theater early.
Der Film war so abscheulich, dass viele Leute früh aus dem Kino gingen.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

saphir
Meaning
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
Example
The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.
Die königliche Krone war mit einem großen Saphir geschmückt.
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.
B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

Fußbetriebener Hebel
Meaning
A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.
Example
He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.
Er drückte fest auf das Pedal des Fahrrads.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/

nightfall

Nachtfall
Meaning
the time when night begins; dusk
Example
They decided to return home before nightfall.
Sie entschieden, vor Einbruch der Nacht nach Hause zurückzukehren.
A1 adjective (superlative) /ˈɡreɪ.tɪst/

greatest

der größte
Meaning
The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.
Example
He is considered one of the greatest leaders of all time.
Er gilt als einer der größten Führer aller Zeiten.
B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

sieb
Meaning
a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids
Example
She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.
Sie benutzte ein Sieb, um das Mehl von Klumpen zu trennen.
C2 adjective /ˈhæm ˌhændɪd/

ham-handed

ungeschickt
Meaning
clumsy or inept in handling things or situations
Example
His ham-handed attempt to fix the computer made it worse.
Sein unbeholfener Versuch, den Computer zu reparieren, machte es nur schlimmer.
C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

gastronomie
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.
Paris ist berühmt für seine reiche Tradition der Gastronomie.
B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

Wachstum
Meaning
The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.
Example
Economic growth improves living conditions.
Wirtschaftliches Wachstum verbessert die Lebensbedingungen.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

Beendigung
Meaning
the act of ending something or the state of being ended
Example
The termination of the contract caused financial loss.
Die Beendigung des Vertrags führte zu finanziellen Verlusten.
B2 noun /ɡriːf/

Grief

tiefe Trauer; Kummer
Meaning
deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering
Example
The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet.
Die Familie war überwältigt von Trauer, nachdem sie ihr geliebtes Haustier verloren hatte.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

Gewichtseinheit für Edelsteine
Meaning
a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams
Example
She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.
Sie erhielt einen Diamantring mit zwei Karat für ihre Verlobung.
C2 adjective /kəˈdævərəs/

cadaverous

leichenhaft
Meaning
Resembling a corpse; very pale, thin, or bony.
Example
His cadaverous appearance shocked everyone at the party.
Sein leichenhafter Anblick schockierte alle auf der Party.
B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

animiert
Meaning
Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.
Example
The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.
Der animierte Film wurde von Kindern und Erwachsenen gleichermaßen geliebt.
B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

Hai
Meaning
a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton
Example
The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.
Der Hai ist ein mächtiger Räuber des Ozeans.
A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

vier
Meaning
The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.
Example
She has four books on her desk.
Sie hat vier Bücher auf ihrem Schreibtisch.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.rɔːr/

Uproar

aufruhr; lärm; unruhe
Meaning
a loud and emotional noise or disturbance; public outcry
Example
The announcement caused an uproar among the students.
Die Ankündigung verursachte einen Aufruhr unter den Studenten.
B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

Stück / wegwerfen
Meaning
A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.
Example
He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.
Er benutzte ein Stück Papier, um die Nummer aufzuschreiben.
B2 noun /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

Sucht
Meaning
A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.
Example
His addiction to video games affected his studies.
Seine Sucht nach Videospielen beeinflusste seine Studien.
B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

sich unterhalten
Meaning
to have a conversation; to talk together
Example
They conversed about literature for hours.
Sie unterhielten sich stundenlang über Literatur.
B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

Behauptung
Meaning
a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
Example
Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.
Ihre Behauptung, dass sie recht hatte, wurde mit Stille empfangen.
B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

Kommunikation
Meaning
The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.
Example
Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.
Effektive Kommunikation ist entscheidend für jedes erfolgreiche Projekt.
C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

bezugnehmend auf ein Schema oder kurzgefasst
Meaning
Presenting some framework or concept briefly
Example
The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.
Der Ingenieur stellte ein schematisches Diagramm des Projekts zur Verfügung.
A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

schön; attraktiv; bezaubernd;
Meaning
pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.
Sie hat eine schöne Stimme, die jeden fesselt.
C2 adverb /ˈaɪsɪli/

icily

kalt
Meaning
In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.
Example
She replied icily to his question.
Sie antwortete kalt auf seine Frage.
B1 noun /kɪk/

Kick

Tritt; Schlag mit dem Fuß
Meaning
a blow or forceful thrust with the foot; a sudden strong feeling of excitement
Example
The soccer player scored a goal with a powerful kick from outside the penalty area.
Der Fußballspieler erzielte ein Tor mit einem kräftigen Tritt von außerhalb des Strafraums.
C2 noun /mjuːˈlætoʊ/

mulatto

Person gemischter Rasse (veralteter und anstößiger Begriff)
Meaning
an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry
Example
The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive.
Das Wort 'Mulatte' wird jetzt als veraltet und anstößig angesehen.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

Bigamist
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
Der Mann wurde verhaftet, weil er ein Bigamist war.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

Ungehorsam
Meaning
Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
Example
The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.
Der Soldat wurde für Ungehorsam während der Mission bestraft.
B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

Mieter
Meaning
a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else
Example
The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.
Der Vermieter traf sich mit dem neuen Mieter, um den Mietvertrag zu unterschreiben.
A2 noun /ˈdraɪ.vər/

Driver

Fahrer
Meaning
a person who operates a motor vehicle
Example
The taxi driver knew all the shortcuts through the busy city.
Der Taxifahrer kannte alle Abkürzungen durch die belebte Stadt.
A1 noun /stɑːr/

Star

Stern
Meaning
a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion
Example
Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.
Tausende von Sternen sind im klaren Nachthimmel sichtbar.
A1 noun /kæt/

Cat

Katze
Meaning
a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws
Example
The cat sat on the windowsill watching birds.
Die Katze saß auf dem Fensterbrett und beobachtete die Vögel.
B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

verzweifelt
Meaning
reckless; extremely urgent; critical
Example
The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.
Die Situation wurde verzweifelt, als die Wasserversorgung aufgebraucht war.
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.
B1 noun /ˈɡæsəˌliːn/

gasoline

Benzin
Meaning
a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles
Example
The price of gasoline has increased significantly this month.
Der Benzinpreis ist diesen Monat erheblich gestiegen.
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.
B2 noun, verb /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/

filing

Einreichung von Dokumenten; Organisation von Papieren
Meaning
the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers
Example
The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents.
Der Anwalt handhabte die Einreichung aller Gerichtsunterlagen.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

Gegenstück
Meaning
a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another
Example
The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.
Der CEO traf sich mit seinem Gegenstück im Partnerunternehmen.
C1 verb /pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪ/

personify

Glück
Meaning
To represent or embody a quality, idea, or concept in human form.
Example
She personifies kindness and generosity.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

erstarren
Meaning
to become thick or solid, especially from cooling
Example
The soup began to congeal after being left on the table.
Die Suppe begann zu erstarren, nachdem sie auf dem Tisch gelassen wurde.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.tər/

Orator

Redner
Meaning
a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in speaking
Example
The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech.
Der berühmte Redner hielt eine inspirierende Rede.
B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

Wertsteigerung
Meaning
An increase in the value of an asset over time.
Example
Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.
Immobilienwerte erfahren oft eine Wertsteigerung im Laufe der Zeit.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

skandalös
Meaning
having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy
Example
The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.
Der Journalist vermied es, im skandalösen Teil der Stadt zu bleiben.
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡʌlf/

engulf

verschlingen
Meaning
to completely surround or cover something or someone
Example
The village was engulfed by floodwaters.
Das Dorf wurde von den Überschwemmungswasser verschlungen.
C2 noun /dɪˈtraɪtəs/

detritus

Detritus
Meaning
Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.
Example
The riverbank was covered with detritus after the flood.
Das Ufer war nach der Überschwemmung mit Detritus bedeckt.
B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

abheben
Meaning
to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back
Example
She needs to withdraw money from the bank.
Sie muss Geld von der Bank abheben.
C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

Opfergabe
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
Der Priester legte die Opfergabe während der Zeremonie auf den Altar.
C2 noun /ruːθ/

ruth

Mitleid
Meaning
A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.
Example
He felt no ruth for the people he had betrayed.
Er fühlte kein Mitleid mit den Menschen, die er verraten hatte.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

Tandemfahrrad
Meaning
a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other
Example
The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.
Das Paar genoss es, mit ihrem Tandemfahrrad durch den Park zu fahren.
B2 noun /reɪk/

Rake

Rechen
Meaning
a garden tool with a long handle and prongs for gathering leaves; to gather with a rake
Example
He used a rake to gather the fallen autumn leaves.
Er benutzte einen Rechen, um die fallenden Herbstblätter zu sammeln.
B1 noun /træm kɑːr/

Tram car

Straßenbahn
Meaning
An electric vehicle that runs on rails along the street
Example
The tram car stopped at every station in the city center.
Die Straßenbahn hielt an jeder Station im Stadtzentrum.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

benutzbar
Meaning
fit for use; usable; in working order
Example
The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.
Das alte Fahrrad ist trotz seines Alters immer noch benutzbar.
C1 noun ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən

exasperation

Verärgerung
Meaning
Extreme irritation or frustration.
Example
He sighed in exasperation after hearing the same excuse again.
Er seufzte vor Verärgerung, nachdem er dieselbe Ausrede schon wieder gehört hatte.
B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

verstärken
Meaning
To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.
Example
The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
Der Lehrer benutzte Beispiele, um die Lektion zu verstärken.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

journalismus
Meaning
the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media
Example
He studied journalism to become a news reporter.
Er studierte Journalismus, um Nachrichtensprecher zu werden.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

Nachricht
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
Er schickte eine lange Nachricht an den Gouverneur.
B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

Nachteil; Problem; Mangel
Meaning
a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem
Example
The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.
Der Hauptnachteil des Lebens in der Stadt ist die hohe Wohnungskosten.
C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

plündern
Meaning
to search a place roughly and steal or damage things
Example
Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.
Die Einbrecher plünderten das Haus, während die Familie weg war.
A2 pronoun /aʊərˈsɛlvz/

ourselves

wir selbst
Meaning
used by the speaker to refer to themselves and one or more others as the object of the verb
Example
We should help ourselves before helping others.
Wir sollten uns selbst helfen, bevor wir anderen helfen.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

benachbart; angrenzend; benachbart
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
Wir besuchen oft unsere Nachbarländer für den Handel.
C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

Hütte
Meaning
a small, poorly built, and dirty house
Example
The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.
Die Flüchtlinge lebten in einer provisorischen Hütte.
A2 noun /ˈɡraʊnd flɔːr/

ground floor

Erdgeschoss
Meaning
the floor of a building at ground level; the starting level of an organization or activity
Example
The grocery shop is located on the ground floor of the building.
Der Lebensmittelladen ist im Erdgeschoss.
C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

verbatim

wortwörtlich oder buchstäblich
Meaning
In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.
Example
She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.
Sie wiederholte seine Anweisungen wortwörtlich, um Fehler zu vermeiden.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

abschweifend
Meaning
Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.
Example
His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.
Sein abschweifender Vortrag ließ die Studenten über das Hauptthema verwirrt zurück.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

Kontinent
Meaning
one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
Example
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
Asien ist der größte Kontinent der Welt.
C2 verb /drɔːl/

drawl

langsam und faul sprechen
Meaning
to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
Example
He tends to drawl when he is tired.
Er tendiert dazu, langsam zu sprechen, wenn er müde ist.
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

Entschlossenheit
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
Seine Entschlossenheit, Erfolg zu haben, war unerschütterlich.
C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

murmeln
Meaning
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
Example
She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.
Sie murmelte ein Gebet, bevor sie schlafen ging.
C2 adjective /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/

aquiline

adlerartig
Meaning
curved like an eagle's beak; hooked
Example
He had an aquiline nose that gave him a distinguished appearance.
Er hatte eine adlerartige Nase, die ihm ein distinguiertes Aussehen verlieh.
C1 adjective /məˈtɜːrnəl/

Maternal

mütterlich
Meaning
relating to a mother; motherly
Example
She showed maternal care towards the orphan child.
Sie zeigte mütterliche Fürsorge für das verwaiste Kind.
C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

kopfüber
Meaning
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
Example
She rushed headlong into the new project.
Sie stürzte sich kopfüber in das neue Projekt.
B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

mentale Konzentration
Meaning
The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.
Example
Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.
Meditation verbessert die mentale Konzentration und die kognitive Leistung.
B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

Bonus
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
Sie erhielt einen Weihnachtsbonus für ihre hervorragende Arbeitsleistung.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.pɚˈten.ʃən

hypertension

Bluthochdruck
Meaning
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Example
High sodium intake leads to hypertension.
Hoher Natriumkonsum führt zu Bluthochdruck.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Diplomatic

diplomatisch; geschickt im Umgang mit Beziehungen
Meaning
relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships
Example
She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.
Sie gab eine diplomatische Antwort, um niemanden zu beleidigen.
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.
B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

Schimpfwort
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
Er schrie ein Schimpfwort, als er sich den Zeh stieß.
C2 verb /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

circumnavigate

umsegeln
Meaning
to travel all the way around something, especially the earth
Example
Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.
Magellan war der erste, der den Globus umsegelt hat.
C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

einbeziehen
Meaning
To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.
Example
Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.
Kleine Details wurden unter das Hauptthema subsumiert.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

health-care

Glück
Meaning
the organized provision of medical services to maintain or improve health
Example
Access to quality health-care is essential for every citizen.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /fiː/

fee

Gebühr
Meaning
A payment made for a service or privilege.
Example
The lawyer charged a high fee for his services.
Der Anwalt berechnete eine hohe Gebühr für seine Dienstleistungen.
B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

Drucker
Meaning
a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents
Example
The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.
Der Drucker lieferte die Hochzeitskarten rechtzeitig.
B1 noun /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/

resolution

lösung, entschluss
Meaning
The action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.
Example
The resolution of the issue requires careful planning and action.
Die Lösung des Problems erfordert sorgfältige Planung und Handeln.
C1 noun /rɪˈkluːs/

recluse

Eremit
Meaning
A person who lives alone and avoids other people; someone who lives a solitary life.
Example
The old man lived as a recluse in the mountains.
Der alte Mann lebte als Eremit in den Bergen.
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.
B1 adjective /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Convenient

praktisch; bequem; geeignet;
Meaning
fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; suitable and practical
Example
The new shopping mall is very convenient for our family.
Das neue Einkaufszentrum ist sehr praktisch für unsere Familie.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

sonnig; optimistisch
Meaning
bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic
Example
It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.
Es ist ein wunderschöner sonniger Tag, perfekt für ein Picknick.
B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

reif; bereit zum Essen
Meaning
fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use
Example
The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
Die Bananen sind reif und bereit zu essen.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

funktional
Meaning
designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative
Example
The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.
Das Design des Stuhls ist einfach, aber sehr funktional.
B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

transparenz
Meaning
The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.
Example
Transparency fosters trust in governance.
Transparenz fördert das Vertrauen in die Verwaltung.
C2 noun /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/

umbrage

Ärger, Unmut
Meaning
A feeling of resentment or offense.
Example
She took umbrage at his rude remark.
Sie nahm Anstoß an seiner groben Bemerkung.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nər/

garner

sammeln
Meaning
To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.
Example
The politician garnered support from young voters.
Der Politiker sammelte Unterstützung von jungen Wählern.
C1 noun /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

Blutvergießen; Massaker
Meaning
the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict
Example
The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.
Der Friedensvertrag wurde unterzeichnet, um weiteres Blutvergießen zu verhindern.