B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

Sprecher

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization

Example

The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.

Der Sprecher hielt die Pressekonferenz im Namen des Unternehmens.

A1 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪmz/

Sometimes

manchmal

Meaning

at times; occasionally; now and then

Example

Sometimes I go for a walk in the evening.

Manchmal gehe ich am Abend spazieren.

B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

blinzeln

Meaning

to close and open the eyes quickly.

Example

She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.

Sie blinkte schnell, um den Staub aus ihren Augen zu entfernen.

C2 adjective ˌeə.rəʊˈstæt.ɪk

aerostatic

aerostatisch

Meaning

Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.

Example

Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes.

Aerostatische Designs gewährleisten Stabilität in großen Höhen.

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/

Undeveloped

nicht entwickelt; unreif; primitiv

Meaning

not yet developed; immature or primitive

Example

The undeveloped land was later turned into a park.

Das unentwickelte Land wurde später in einen Park umgewandelt.

B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

bezüglich

Meaning

about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety

Example

There are some reports concerning the new project.

Es gibt einige Berichte bezüglich des neuen Projekts.

A1 noun /ker/

Care

Pflege; Schutz; Fürsorge

Meaning

the provision of what is necessary for health, welfare, or protection

Example

The nurse provided excellent care for the elderly patients.

Die Krankenschwester leistete ausgezeichnete Pflege für die älteren Patienten.

A2 verb /dɪˈskraɪb/

describe

beschreiben

Meaning

to give an account of something in words, including details

Example

She described the scene vividly.

Sie beschrieb die Szene lebendig.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

unsicher

Meaning

not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious

Example

She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.

Sie fühlte sich unsicher über ihre Leistung in der Prüfung.

C2 verb /ˈhæri/

harry

belästigen, angreifen

Meaning

to constantly attack, harass, or annoy

Example

The army harried the enemy with sudden raids.

Die Armee überfiel den Feind mit plötzlichen Raids.

B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

einreichen

Meaning

to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield

Example

Please submit your assignment by Friday.

Bitte reichen Sie Ihre Aufgabe bis Freitag ein.

C2 noun /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/

dilapidation

Verwahrlosung

Meaning

The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.

Example

The old temple was in a state of dilapidation.

Der alte Tempel war in einem Zustand der Verwahrlosung.

B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

Verantwortlichkeit

Meaning

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

Example

Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.

Verantwortlichkeit ist entscheidend, um Vertrauen in jedes System aufrechtzuerhalten.

A2 noun /ˈkʌpəl/

couple

Paar

Meaning

two people or things considered together; a pair

Example

They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years.

Sie sind ein schönes Paar und seit fünf Jahren verheiratet.

C2 noun /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

Küken

Meaning

a young bird that has not yet left its nest

Example

The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.

Das Muttervogel fütterte das hungrige Küken mit Würmern.

C1 adjective /ɔːˈneɪt/

ornate

verziert

Meaning

elaborately or highly decorated

Example

The palace hall was filled with ornate furniture and paintings.

Der Palasthalle war mit verzierten Möbeln und Gemälden gefüllt.

B2 verb ɪˈmɜːdʒɪz

emerges

auftauchen

Meaning

To come forth, appear, or arise from something

Example

A major health crisis emerges from pollution.

Eine große Gesundheitskrise taucht aus der Verschmutzung auf.

C2 noun /ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

Nonage

Minderjährigkeit

Meaning

the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity

Example

During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.

Während seiner Minderjährigkeit wurden alle gerichtlichen Entscheidungen von seinem Vormund getroffen.

C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

Mischung

Meaning

A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.

Example

The band played a medley of popular songs.

Die Band spielte eine Mischung aus populären Liedern.

B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

scharf

Meaning

having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices

Example

This curry is too spicy for me to eat.

Dieses Curry ist zu scharf für mich zum Essen.

B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

beraten

Meaning

to give professional advice or guidance to someone

Example

The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.

Der Lehrer beriet die Schüler über ihre Karrieremöglichkeiten.

B1 noun /kəmˈpænjən/

companion

Begleiter

Meaning

a person or animal you spend time with or travel with

Example

He was my companion during the long journey.

Er war mein Begleiter während der langen Reise.

C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

Läuse

Meaning

a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals

Example

The child had a louse in his hair.

Das Kind hatte eine Laus in seinen Haaren.

B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

numerisch

Meaning

relating to or expressed in numbers

Example

The report provides numerical data on population growth.

Der Bericht liefert numerische Daten zum Bevölkerungswachstum.

C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

Hochverrat

Meaning

conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason

Example

The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.

Der Aktivist wurde wegen seiner aufrührerischen Reden wegen Hochverrats angeklagt.

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 adjective ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

logical

logisch

Meaning

Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.

Example

Logical circuits ensure effective computation.

Logische Schaltkreise gewährleisten eine effektive Berechnung.

C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

saugen

Meaning

Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective

Example

The baby is sucking on a pacifier.

Das Baby saugt an einem Schnuller.

C1 noun /diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

detoxification

Entgiftung

Meaning

The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.

Example

Detoxification helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.

Detoxifikation hilft, den Körper von schädlichen Substanzen zu befreien.

A2 noun /ˈswɛtər/

sweater

Pullover

Meaning

a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body

Example

She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.

Sie trug einen roten Pullover, um sich bei kaltem Wetter warm zu halten.

A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

laden

Meaning

a place where goods are sold to customers

Example

I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.

Ich muss zum Laden gehen, um einige Lebensmittel zu kaufen.

B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

Kryptowährung

Meaning

Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.

Example

Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.

Bitcoin ist die beliebteste Kryptowährung auf dem Markt.

C1 noun /ˈpɛnɪtəns/

penitence

Buße

Meaning

The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

Example

His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake.

Seine Augen waren voller Buße, nachdem er seinen Fehler erkannt hatte.

B2 verb /θraɪv/

thrive

gedeihen

Meaning

to grow, develop, or be successful

Example

Small businesses can thrive with proper support.

Kleine Unternehmen können mit der richtigen Unterstützung gedeihen.

C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

sehnsüchtig; nostalgisch

Meaning

having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy

Example

She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.

Sie gab ein sehnsüchtiges Lächeln, als sie sich an ihre Kindheitstage erinnerte.

C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

Ungerechtigkeit

Meaning

Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.

Example

The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.

Das Regime des Diktators war von Korruption und Ungerechtigkeit geprägt.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

Handwerker

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.

Der Handwerker fertigte einen schönen Holzstuhl an.

C1 noun /ˈfreɪlti/

frailty

Zerbrechlichkeit

Meaning

The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.

Example

Old age often comes with physical frailty.

Das Alter kommt oft mit körperlicher Zerbrechlichkeit.

C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

Schlucht

Meaning

A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.

Example

The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.

Der Fluss grub eine tiefe Schlucht durch die Berge.

C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

Novelle

Meaning

A short novel or long short story.

Example

The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.

Der Autor veröffentlichte eine Novelle als Vorschau auf ihre kommende Serie.

C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

importune

beständig bitten

Meaning

To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something

Example

The child importuned his mother for a new toy.

Das Kind beständigte seine Mutter um ein neues Spielzeug.

C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

tödlich; fatal;

Meaning

deadly; fatal; capable of causing death

Example

The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.

Das Gift der Schlange ist tödlich für Menschen, wenn es nicht sofort behandelt wird.

A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

noch einmal

Meaning

once more; another time; in addition

Example

I need to read this book again to understand it better.

Ich muss dieses Buch noch einmal lesen, um es besser zu verstehen.

C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːd/

impede

behindern

Meaning

To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.

Example

Lack of funds can impede business growth.

Mangel an Mitteln kann das Wachstum von Unternehmen behindern.

B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

überzeugend; glaubwürdig; überzeugend; fähig, jemanden dazu zu bringen, etwas zu glauben

Meaning

believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something

Example

His convincing argument won over the entire jury.

Sein überzeugendes Argument hat das ganze Jurymitglied gewonnen.

C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

unbedeutend, trivial

Meaning

of little value or importance; trivial

Example

He complained about the picayune details of the contract.

Er beschwerte sich über die trivialen Details des Vertrags.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

inductive

induktiv

Meaning

characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles

Example

The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis.

Der Wissenschaftler verwendete induktives Denken, um eine Hypothese zu formulieren.

A1 verb /muːv/

move

bewegen

Meaning

to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate

Example

They decided to move to a bigger house.

Sie haben beschlossen, in ein größeres Haus zu ziehen.

B1 noun ˈpɒl.ə.si

policy

Politik

Meaning

A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.

Example

Effective policies drive national development.

Effektive Politiken treiben die nationale Entwicklung voran.

C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

Drehbank

Meaning

A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.

Example

The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.

Der Zimmermann benutzte eine Drehbank, um die Holzschale zu formen.

C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

Sklaverei

Meaning

the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful

Example

Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.

Viele Menschen kämpften darum, der durch das koloniale System auferlegten Sklaverei zu entkommen.

A1 noun /ˈtiː.tʃər/

Teacher

Lehrer

Meaning

a person who teaches students in a school or other educational institution

Example

The teacher explained the math problem clearly to the students.

Der Lehrer erklärte den Mathematikproblem klar den Schülern.

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.

C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

Kommentar in Klammern

Meaning

Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.

Example

He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.

Er fügte während der Vorlesung einen Kommentar in Klammern hinzu.

C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

solistische Gesangsstück

Meaning

a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera

Example

The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.

Die Sopranistin führte eine ergreifende Aria im zweiten Akt auf.

B1 noun /ˈɛər.kræft/

aircraft

Flugzeug

Meaning

A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.

Example

The military aircraft flew over the city.

Das Militärflugzeug flog über die Stadt.

B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

graduierte / gestuft

Meaning

Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree

Example

The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.

Der Wissenschaftler verwendete einen Graduierungzylinder, um die Flüssigkeit präzise zu messen.

B1 adjective /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

realistic

realistisch

Meaning

having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected

Example

She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost.

Sie gab eine realistische Schätzung der Projektkosten ab.

C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

arkane

Meaning

understood by few; mysterious or secret

Example

The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.

Die Vorlesung des Professors war voll von arkanen Details, denen nur Spezialisten folgen konnten.

B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

Plan / Verschwörung

Meaning

a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest

Example

They devised a scheme to cheat investors.

Sie entwickelten einen Plan, um Investoren zu betrügen.

A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

ziehen

Meaning

to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug

Example

Please pull the door to open it.

Bitte ziehen Sie an der Tür, um sie zu öffnen.

C2 adjective /splɪˈnɛtɪk/

splenetic

reizbar, schlecht gelaunt

Meaning

bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful

Example

His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room.

Seine reizbaren Bemerkungen beleidigten alle im Raum.

B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

evakuieren

Meaning

To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.

Example

The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.

Die Bewohner wurden aufgefordert, das Gebäude nach dem Feueralarm zu evakuieren.

B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

Verteidigung; Schutz

Meaning

the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support

Example

The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.

Das Land verstärkte sein Verteidigungssystem gegen potenzielle Bedrohungen.

B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

unreif; nicht vollständig entwickelt; kindlich

Meaning

not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish

Example

His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.

Sein unreifes Verhalten während des Treffens enttäuschte alle.

B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/

locate

lokalisieren

Meaning

to find the exact position or place of something

Example

They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch.

Sie haben es geschafft, die verlorenen Schlüssel unter dem Sofa zu lokalisieren.

C2 verb /beɪt/

bate

verringern, dämpfen

Meaning

to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something

Example

He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result.

Er sprach mit angehaltener Atmung, während er auf das Ergebnis wartete.

B1 verb /əˈtætʃ/

attach

anhängen

Meaning

to join or fasten something to another thing

Example

Please attach the document to the email before sending.

Bitte hängen Sie das Dokument vor dem Senden an die E-Mail an.

C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

archangel

Erzengel

Meaning

A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.

Example

Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel.

Michael wird oft als der mächtigste Erzengel dargestellt.

C2 noun /ˈkætɪtʃuː/

Meaning

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

Example

He spoke with a nasal voice due to his cold.

Er sprach mit einer nasalen Stimme aufgrund seiner Erkältung.

B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

aufwachen

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to become alert

Example

I wake up at 7 AM every morning.

Ich wache jeden Morgen um 7 Uhr auf.

C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

Bienenzucht

Meaning

The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.

Example

Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.

Die Bienenzucht spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der Landwirtschaft, da sie die Bestäubung unterstützt.

B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

schrubben

Meaning

To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.

Example

Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.

Exzessives Schrubben der Augen ist schädlich.

B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

katalog

Meaning

a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically

Example

The library provides an online catalog of all available books.

Die Bibliothek stellt einen Online-Katalog aller verfügbaren Bücher zur Verfügung.

C2 noun /ˌpɛrəɡrɪˈneɪʃən/

peregrination

Peregrination

Meaning

A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.

Example

Their peregrination across Asia lasted two years.

Ihre Peregrination durch Asien dauerte zwei Jahre.

B2 noun /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

questionnaire

Fragebogen

Meaning

a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions

Example

Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.

Die Teilnehmer füllten einen detaillierten Fragebogen zu ihren Gewohnheiten aus.

B2 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

Satellit

Meaning

An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.

Example

Satellites provide critical data for research.

Satelliten liefern wichtige Daten für die Forschung.

C1 noun ziːl

zeal

Eifer

Meaning

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.

Example

She approached the project with great zeal and determination.

Sie ging das Projekt mit großem Eifer und Entschlossenheit an.

B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

ersticken

Meaning

to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air

Example

The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.

Das Kind erstickte fast, als es in dem verschlossenen Raum gefangen war.

A2 adjective /ˈwɪndi/

windy

windig

Meaning

characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little

Example

It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.

Es war so windig, dass sich die Regenschirme umdrehten.

C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

verstoßen

Meaning

to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement

Example

He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.

Er verstieß gegen die Sicherheitsvorschriften und wurde bestraft.

B1 verb /ˌɪntərˈækt/

interact

interagieren

Meaning

to communicate or work together with someone or something

Example

Students interact with teachers during class discussions.

Die Schüler interagieren während der Unterrichtsdiskussionen mit den Lehrern.

C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

autoritär

Meaning

Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.

Example

She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.

Sie sprach in einem autoritären Ton, der den Raum zum Schweigen brachte.

C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

populistischer Führer

Meaning

A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.

Example

The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.

Der populistische Führer versprach, die Bedürfnisse der einfachen Bürger an erste Stelle zu setzen.

C1 adverb /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/

Rigidly

streng; auf eine unflexible Weise

Meaning

in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise

Example

The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.

Die Regeln werden in dieser Institution streng angewendet.

A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

soldiers

Soldaten

Meaning

members of an army who serve their country in war or peace

Example

The soldiers marched proudly down the street.

Die Soldaten marschierten stolz die Strasse entlang.

C2 noun /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

intransigence

Unnachgiebigkeit

Meaning

Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.

Example

The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties.

Die Verhandlungen scheiterten aufgrund der Unnachgiebigkeit beider Parteien.

B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

Einrichtung

Meaning

an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared

Example

The setup of the event took hours to complete.

Die Einrichtung der Veranstaltung dauerte Stunden.

C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

konfiszieren

Meaning

to take something away officially, often as a punishment

Example

The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.

Der Lehrer konfiskierte das Handy des Schülers während des Unterrichts.

B1 adjective /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

initial

anfänglich

Meaning

Existing or occurring at the beginning.

Example

Her initial reaction was one of surprise.

Ihre anfängliche Reaktion war eine Überraschung.

C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

winterlich

Meaning

Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.

Example

The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.

Der winterliche Wind ließ alle frösteln, als sie draußen gingen.

C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

Nanotechnologie

Meaning

The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.

Example

Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.

Nanotechnologie macht Fortschritte bei medizinischen Behandlungen.

A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

Hubschrauber

Meaning

an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically

Example

The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.

Der Hubschrauber landete sicher auf dem Krankenhausdach.

A2 verb /əˈlaʊ/

allow

erlauben

Meaning

to give permission for something to happen or someone to do something

Example

The teacher did not allow phones in class.

Der Lehrer erlaubte keine Handys im Unterricht.

B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

erfolgreich

Meaning

in a way that achieves a desired result

Example

She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.

Sie bestand die Prüfung erfolgreich nach wochenlangem Studium.

B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

Waldaufseher

Meaning

A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.

Example

The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.

Der Park Ranger führte die Touristen durch den Waldweg.

B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

Bischof

Meaning

a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.

Example

The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.

Der Bischof hielt eine kraftvolle Predigt während des Sonntagsgottesdienstes.

C1 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

vorgeplant

Meaning

planned in advance; done deliberately

Example

The crime was clearly premeditated.

Das Verbrechen war eindeutig vorgeplant.

C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

soziale Kompetenz

Meaning

The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.

Example

She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.

Sie hat die heikle Situation mit bemerkenswertem savoir-faire gemeistert.

B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

Konferenz

Meaning

A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.

Example

The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.

Die Klimakonferenz betonte erneuerbare Energie.

C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

gestreift

Meaning

to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance

Example

The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.

Die Felsenoberfläche wurde durch den Gletscher bewegt und striated.

C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

dornig

Meaning

Having spines or thorn-like projections

Example

The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.

Der dornige Kaktus war schwer zu handhaben ohne Handschuhe.

B1 noun /ˈtɛmpəl/

temple

Tempel

Meaning

a building used for the worship of a god or gods

Example

They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India.

Sie besuchten einen alten Tempel während ihrer Reise nach Indien.

A2 noun /dʒiːnz/

jeans

Glück

Meaning

pants made of denim fabric, often blue, worn as casual clothing

Example

He bought a new pair of blue jeans yesterday.

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

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 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

Nachbar; daneben

Meaning

a person who lives near or next to another person

Example

My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.

Mein Nachbar ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.

C1 verb /niːd/

knead

kneten

Meaning

to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching

Example

She kneads the dough until it becomes smooth.

Sie knetet den Teig, bis er glatt wird.

C1 verb /əˈfɪʃieɪt/

officiate

leiten

Meaning

To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.

Example

The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.

Der Priester wird die Hochzeitszeremonie leiten.

C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.zəl/

revisal

Überprüfung

Meaning

The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.

Example

The revisal of the contract took longer than expected.

Die Überprüfung des Vertrags dauerte länger als erwartet.

B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

auftreten

Meaning

to happen or take place; to be found or present

Example

The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.

Der Unfall trat an der Kreuzung während der Stoßzeit auf.

C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

drumet

Meaning

a small drum used in military or marching bands

Example

The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.

Der Schlagzeuger spielte einen gleichmäßigen Takt auf dem Drumet während der Parade.

B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

Schatten

Meaning

a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette

Example

The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.

Der Baum warf am Abend einen langen Schatten über den Garten.

B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

rätsel; unerklärliche Sache

Meaning

something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain

Example

The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.

Das Verschwinden des Flugzeugs bleibt ein Geheimnis.

C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

demografischer Übergang

Meaning

A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically

Example

The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.

Der demografische Übergang zeigt einen Wandel hin zu einer alternden Gesellschaft.

C1 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

preisen

Meaning

to praise enthusiastically and highly

Example

The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.

Der Lehrer pries die Hingabe und harte Arbeit des Schülers.