B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

Meaning

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

Example

I subscribe to several online magazines.

Ich abonniere mehrere Online-Magazine.

A2 verb /dɪˈskʌs/

discuss

besprechen

Meaning

To talk about something with another person or group in detail.

Example

We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.

Wir müssen das Projekt besprechen, bevor wir es abschließen.

C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

Eintopf

Meaning

A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together

Example

She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.

Sie hat ein köstliches Hotch Potch mit Reis, Linsen und Gemüse gemacht.

B1 adjective /ˈfæʃənəbəl/

fashionable

modisch

Meaning

Following the latest styles or trends in clothing, behavior, or ideas

Example

She always wears fashionable clothes to every party.

Sie trägt auf jeder Party immer modische Kleidung.

C1 noun /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

Geizhals

Meaning

A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.

Example

The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.

Der alte Geizhals weigerte sich, auch nur einen Cent für wohltätige Zwecke zu spenden.

C1 noun /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/

bilateral negotiations

bilaterale verhandlungen

Meaning

Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.

Example

Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes.

Bilaterale Verhandlungen lösen Streitigkeiten.

C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

Säugetier, das seine Jungen in einer Tasche trägt und ernährt

Meaning

A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.

Example

The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.

Das Känguru ist ein bekanntes Marsupial.

C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

verwerflich

Meaning

deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality

Example

The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.

Die Flüchtlinge lebten unter verwerflichen Bedingungen.

B1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ɡrəʊθ/

Economic Growth

wirtschaftliches Wachstum

Meaning

The increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over time, measured by the expansion of economic output, income, and investment.

Example

The country's economic growth has been remarkable over the past decade.

Das wirtschaftliche Wachstum des Landes war im letzten Jahrzehnt bemerkenswert.

B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

verbessert

Meaning

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.

Example

Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.

Verbesserte Strategien verbessern die Ergebnisse.

C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

humanisieren

Meaning

To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.

Example

The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.

Der Lehrer versuchte, die Lektion mit persönlichen Geschichten zu humanisieren.

B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

Schwert

Meaning

a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting

Example

The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.

Der Ritter zog sein Schwert, um das Schloss zu verteidigen.

B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

teilweise; unvollständig;

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; incompletely

Example

The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.

Das Gebäude wurde nur teilweise im Feuer zerstört.

A2 noun /ˈer.ər/

Error

Fehler; Irrtum

Meaning

a mistake; something done incorrectly or wrong

Example

The error in the calculation led to incorrect results.

Der Fehler in der Berechnung führte zu falschen Ergebnissen.

A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

faul; träge

Meaning

idle; unwilling to work; sluggish

Example

He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.

Er war zu faul, um sein Zimmer am Wochenende zu putzen.

C1 noun /ˈmeɪsən/

mason

Maurer

Meaning

a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete

Example

The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house.

Der Maurer legte sorgfältig die Ziegel für das neue Haus.

C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

hypnotismus

Meaning

The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.

Example

He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.

Er studierte Hypnotismus als Teil seines Psychologiestudiums.

B1 noun /ˈtriːtmənt/

Treatment

Behandlung

Meaning

medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury; the action of treating someone or something

Example

The doctor recommended a new treatment for her condition.

Der Arzt empfahl eine neue Behandlung für ihren Zustand.

C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

Papyrus

Meaning

An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.

Example

The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.

Das alte Pergament wurde auf Papyrus geschrieben.

A2 noun /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

drawing

Glück

Meaning

a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint

Example

She showed me a drawing of her house.

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

C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

abominabel

Meaning

causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant

Example

The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.

Die Gefangenen wurden unter abominablen Bedingungen gehalten.

C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

Schicht

Meaning

a layer or level of material, or a social class in society

Example

The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.

Die obere Schicht der Gesellschaft genoss Privilegien, die anderen nicht zur Verfügung standen.

C2 noun /ˈiːɡlət/

eaglet

Adlerjunge

Meaning

A young eagle.

Example

The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return.

Der Adlerjunge wartete im Nest, dass seine Mutter zurückkam.

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 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

blass werden

Meaning

to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it

Example

She blanched at the sight of blood.

Sie wurde blass, als sie das Blut sah.

C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈʃʊəd/

unassured

unsicher

Meaning

Lacking confidence or certainty.

Example

She gave an unassured answer during the interview.

Sie gab während des Interviews eine unsichere Antwort.

C1 noun /ˈrɛnɪˌɡeɪd/

renegade

Renegat

Meaning

a person who deserts or betrays an organization, country, or principles

Example

He was labeled a renegade after leaving the party and criticizing its policies.

Er wurde nach dem Verlassen der Partei und der Kritik an deren Politik als Renegat bezeichnet.

B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

verringern

Meaning

To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.

Example

The population of the town has decreased over the years.

Die Bevölkerung der Stadt ist über die Jahre gesunken.

C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

Haarschneider / schnelles Schiff aus dem 19. Jahrhundert

Meaning

a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century

Example

The barber used clippers to trim his hair.

Der Friseur benutzte einen Haarschneider, um seine Haare zu schneiden.

B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

dringend

Meaning

requiring immediate action or attention; pressing

Example

The patient needs urgent medical attention.

Der Patient benötigt dringend medizinische Aufmerksamkeit.

C2 verb /ˈstɪp.əl/

stipple

mit kleinen Punkten bedecken

Meaning

to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting

Example

The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect.

Der Künstler bedeckte die Leinwand mit kleinen Punkten, um einen strukturierten Effekt zu erzeugen.

B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

Innovation

Meaning

The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.

Example

Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.

Innovation treibt Lösungen für globale Herausforderungen voran.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

inalienable

unalienierbar

Meaning

Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.

Example

Freedom of speech is an inalienable right.

Die Meinungsfreiheit ist ein unalienierbares Recht.

A2 noun /boʊn/

Bone

Knochen

Meaning

any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame

Example

The doctor said the bone was completely healed after the fracture.

Der Arzt sagte, der Knochen war nach dem Bruch vollständig geheilt.

C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

Dekameron (Sammlung von Erzählungen von Boccaccio)

Meaning

A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.

Example

The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.

Das Dekameron gilt als ein Meisterwerk der klassischen italienischen Literatur.

B1 adjective hɪˈstɔːrɪk

historic

historisch

Meaning

Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.

Example

Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.

Der Tag des Sieges ist ein historischer Moment für Bangladesch.

A1 adverb /noʊ/

no

nein

Meaning

used to give a negative response or to show disagreement

Example

She said no to the invitation.

Sie sagte nein zur Einladung.

C2 verb /ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/

lacerate

zerreißen, aufschlitzen

Meaning

to tear or cut deeply in the skin or flesh

Example

The broken glass lacerated his hand.

Das zerbrochene Glas hat seine Hand zerrissen.

B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

Attribute

Meaning

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

Example

Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.

Fortschrittliche Pflanzen besitzen vorteilhafte Attribute.

B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

allmählich

Meaning

Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.

Example

Gradual changes are more sustainable.

Allmähliche Veränderungen sind nachhaltiger.

C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

Stiefelschnürsenkel

Meaning

a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe

Example

I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.

Ich muss meinen Stiefelschnürsenkel binden, bevor ich spazieren gehe.

C2 noun /ˈaɪ.kɒn/

ikon

religiöses Bild oder Symbol

Meaning

A religious image or symbol, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Example

The church displayed a beautifully painted ikon of the Virgin Mary.

Die Kirche zeigte ein wunderschön gemaltes Ikon der Jungfrau Maria.

C1 verb /snɪər/

sneer

spöttisch lächeln

Meaning

to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way

Example

She sneered at his attempt to sing.

Sie höhnte über seinen Versuch zu singen.

C1 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

Schmerzmittel

Meaning

A drug or substance that relieves pain.

Example

She took an analgesic to ease her headache.

Sie nahm ein Schmerzmittel, um ihre Kopfschmerzen zu lindern.

B1 adverb /ˈhaɪli/

highly

hoch

Meaning

to a great degree; very

Example

She is highly respected in her field.

Sie wird in ihrem Bereich hoch respektiert.

B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

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.

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.

B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

immunisiert

Meaning

protected from disease or from the effects of something

Example

Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.

Kinder, die geimpft sind, sind gegen viele Krankheiten immun.

B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

Putz, reparieren

Meaning

a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster

Example

The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.

Die Arbeiter verputzten die Wände, um sie glatt zu machen.

B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

Klippe

Meaning

a high, steep face of rock or earth

Example

The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.

Die Wellen prallten gegen den Boden der Klippe.

B1 noun /mɑːsks/

masks

Maske

Meaning

Coverings for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, for protection, or for medical reasons.

Example

Masks can protect against polluted air.

Masken können vor verschmutzter Luft schützen.

C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

verbreiten

Meaning

To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.

Example

Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.

Wissenschaftler arbeiten daran, die Arten in Gefangenschaft zu propagieren.

B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

spachtel

Meaning

a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food

Example

I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.

Ich habe einen Spachtel benutzt, um die Pfannkuchen in der Pfanne zu wenden.

C1 noun /ˈtæpəstri/

tapestry

Wandteppich

Meaning

A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.

Example

The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century.

Das Museum zeigte einen alten Wandteppich aus dem 15. Jahrhundert.

C1 noun ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

emotionality

Emotionalität

Meaning

The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.

Example

His emotionality often influenced his decisions.

Seine Emotionalität beeinflusste oft seine Entscheidungen.

C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

ungewöhnlicher Gewinn

Meaning

an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money

Example

The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.

Das Start-up erhielt einen ungewöhnlichen Gewinn, als ein wichtiger Kunde ein ganzes Jahr im Voraus bezahlte.

C2 adjective /ˈwæɡ.ɪʃ/

waggish

verspielt oder schelmisch

Meaning

playfully humorous or mischievous

Example

His waggish remarks made everyone laugh.

Seine verspielten Bemerkungen brachten alle zum Lachen.

B2 adjective /ˈhʌm.bəl/

Humble

demütig

Meaning

modest; not proud; unassuming;

Example

Despite his success, he remained humble and kind.

Trotz seines Erfolgs blieb er demütig und freundlich.

A2 noun /drʌm/

Drum

Trommel

Meaning

a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends

Example

The drummer kept perfect time on his drum kit.

Der Schlagzeuger hielt das perfekte Timing auf seinem Schlagzeug Set.

C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

Ehe

Meaning

the state of being married; matrimony

Example

They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.

Sie sind seit zwanzig Jahren glücklich im Ehebund vereint.

C1 noun /ˈprɒfəsi/

prophecy

Prophezeiung

Meaning

a prediction or message about the future, often believed to be divinely inspired

Example

The prophecy foretold the rise of a great leader.

Die Prophezeiung sagte den Aufstieg eines großen Anführers voraus.

A2 noun /ˈsen.tər/

center

zentrum

Meaning

A place or building designated for a particular activity or service.

Example

The first robotic surgery center was established in Rangpur.

Das erste Roboterchirurgie-Zentrum wurde in Rangpur gegründet.

C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɛkjətər/

executor

Testamentsvollstrecker

Meaning

A person appointed to carry out the terms of someone's will after their death.

Example

The executor managed the estate according to the deceased’s wishes.

Der Testamentsvollstrecker verwaltete das Vermögen gemäß den Wünschen des Verstorbenen.

B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

zweitens

Meaning

Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.

Example

Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.

Zuerst brauchen wir Finanzierung; zweitens brauchen wir ein starkes Team.

C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

garnison

Meaning

A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.

Example

The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.

Die Garnison verteidigte die Festung gegen die Eindringlinge.

C2 adjective /fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

fugacious

vergänglich

Meaning

Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.

Example

Youth is beautiful but fugacious.

Die Jugend ist schön, aber vergänglich.

C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

aufmerksam

Meaning

in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner

Example

She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.

Sie hörte aufmerksam auf jedes Geräusch im dunklen Wald.

A2 verb /kɪl/

kill

töten

Meaning

to cause the death of; to end life

Example

The hunter killed the deer.

Der Jäger tötete das Reh.

B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

erwürgen

Meaning

to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow

Example

The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.

Der Bösewicht versuchte, seinen Gegner in der dunklen Gasse zu erwürgen.

C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

debilitierend

Meaning

Making someone or something weak and infirm.

Example

The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.

Die Krankheit hatte eine debiliterende Wirkung auf seine Gesundheit.

A2 adjective /ˈriː.sənt/

Recent

kürzlich; neu; aktuell;

Meaning

happening not long ago; new; current;

Example

The recent changes in weather patterns concern scientists.

Die kürzlichen Änderungen der Wettermuster beunruhigen Wissenschaftler.

B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

Keller

Meaning

the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level

Example

We store old furniture in the basement.

Wir lagern alte Möbel im Keller.

C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

einfach, natürlich

Meaning

Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.

Example

Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.

Ihr artloses Lächeln ließ alle sich wohlfühlen.

A2 verb /əˈtæk/

attack

angreifen

Meaning

to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly

Example

The enemy forces attacked at dawn.

Die feindlichen Truppen griffen bei Morgengrauen an.

B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

Feministin

Meaning

a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men

Example

She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.

Sie bezeichnet sich stolz als Feministin und kämpft für die Gleichstellung der Geschlechter.

B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

Zoll / langsam bewegen

Meaning

A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.

Example

She inched closer to the edge of the stage.

Sie rutschte langsam näher an den Rand der Bühne.

B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marin

Meaning

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.

Example

Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.

Maritime Ökosysteme sind sehr empfindlich gegenüber menschlicher Aktivität.

A2 noun /deθ/

Death

Tod

Meaning

the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions

Example

The death of the great leader was mourned by the entire nation.

Der Tod des großen Führers wurde von der ganzen Nation betrauert.

B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

gefleckt; markiert; gesehen

Meaning

having spots or marks; noticed or seen

Example

The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.

Der gefleckte Leopard bewegte sich lautlos durch den Dschungel.

C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

Annalist

Meaning

A person who writes annals or records events year by year.

Example

The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.

Der Annalist dokumentierte sorgfältig die Ereignisse der Herrschaft des Königs.

C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

Synchronizität

Meaning

The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.

Example

The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.

Die Synchronizität der Bewegungen der Tänzer erstaunte das Publikum.

C1 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

Deformation; körperliche Missbildung

Meaning

a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation

Example

The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.

Der Unfall verursachte eine dauerhafte Deformation in seiner linken Hand.

B1 noun /ˈkæləri/

calorie

Kalorie

Meaning

A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.

Example

She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food.

Sie prüft die Kalorienzahl, bevor sie verpacktes Essen isst.

C1 noun /ˈɒktɪv/

octave

Oktave

Meaning

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

Example

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

Die Stimme eines Sängers konnte leicht die höhere Oktave erreichen.

B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

emporsteigen / schnell steigen

Meaning

to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically

Example

The eagle soared high above the mountains.

Der Adler flog hoch über die Berge.

A2 adjective /ˈnɜː.vəs/

Nervous

nervös, ängstlich

Meaning

feeling anxious or worried; relating to the nerves; easily agitated

Example

She felt nervous before her job interview.

Sie fühlte sich nervös vor ihrem Vorstellungsgespräch.

C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

Allegorie

Meaning

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political

Example

The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.

Der Roman ist eine Allegorie des Kampfes zwischen Gut und Böse.

A2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪst/

Artist

Künstlerin

Meaning

a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings; a person skilled in a particular art form

Example

The artist displayed her sculptures at the gallery opening.

Die Künstlerin zeigte ihre Skulpturen bei der Galerieeröffnung.

B1 adjective /kəmˈbaɪnd/

combined

kombiniert

Meaning

formed by bringing together separate parts or elements

Example

The combined effort of the team led to success.

Der kombinierte Einsatz des Teams führte zum Erfolg.

C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

despotisch

Meaning

exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way

Example

The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.

Die despotische Herrschaft des Königs hinterließ das Volk im Elend.

C1 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

Poren / sorgfältig studieren

Meaning

As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.

Example

She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.

Sie studierte die Dokumente stundenlang, bevor sie eine Entscheidung traf.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

zerbrechlich

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

Example

The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.

Die Vase ist sehr zerbrechlich, also handle sie vorsichtig.

C2 noun /ɪmˈpruː.dəns/

Imprudence

Unvernunft; Nachlässigkeit; Leichtsinn

Meaning

the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness

Example

His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.

Seine finanzielle Unvernunft führte in nur zwei Jahren zur Insolvenz.

C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

Meister / Gewinner

Meaning

an informal word for champion or winner.

Example

He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.

Er ist der neue Meister des Boxturniers.

B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/

Unprofessional

unprofessionell

Meaning

not conforming to the standards expected in a particular profession

Example

His unprofessional behavior led to his dismissal from the company.

Sein unprofessionelles Verhalten führte zu seiner Entlassung aus der Firma.

C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

Lieblingsbehandlung

Meaning

the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group

Example

The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.

Der Manager wurde beschuldigt, gegenüber bestimmten Mitarbeitern Favoritismus zu zeigen.

C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

leicht verbrennen

Meaning

To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.

Example

The fire singed his eyebrows.

Das Feuer verbrannte seine Augenbrauen.

B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

Hausarbeit

Meaning

A routine task, especially a household duty.

Example

Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.

Das Abwaschen ist meine am wenigsten bevorzugte Hausarbeit.

C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

zerdrücken

Meaning

to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating

Example

She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.

sie hat die Kartoffeln vor dem Servieren des Abendessens zerdrückt.

C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

Entkommen

Meaning

The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

Example

His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.

Seine ständige Entkommen von Verantwortung frustrierte seine Kollegen.

A1 noun /wiːk/

week

Woche

Meaning

a period of seven days

Example

I will finish the project by the end of the week.

Ich werde das Projekt bis zum Ende der Woche abschließen.

C2 verb /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

incinerate

verbrennen

Meaning

to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes

Example

The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety.

Die Stadt beschloss, den medizinischen Müll aus Sicherheitsgründen zu verbrennen.

B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

Porträt

Meaning

a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face

Example

The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.

Der Künstler malte ein schönes Porträt seiner Frau.

C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

meringue (Dessert-Belag)

Meaning

A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.

Example

She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.

Sie dekorierte den Kuchen mit einer fluffigen Meringue-Schicht.

C2 noun /kəˈrɒn.də/

Karonda

Meaning

a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles

Example

Karonda is often used to make pickles and preserves.

Karonda wird oft verwendet, um Pickles und Konserven herzustellen.

A2 adjective /fænˈtæstɪk/

Fantastic

fantastisch; wundervoll; ausgezeichnet

Meaning

extremely good; wonderful; excellent

Example

The movie was absolutely fantastic!

Der Film war absolut fantastisch!

C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

Albit

Meaning

A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.

Example

Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.

Geologen entdeckten Albitkristalle in der Gesteinsprobe.

C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

schwach, kraftlos

Meaning

lacking physical strength or vigor; weak

Example

After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.

Nach der Krankheit fühlte sie sich zu schwach, um aufzustehen.

B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

organization

Organisation

Meaning

An organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.

Example

The organization was officially inaugurated in 2024.

Die Organisation wurde 2024 offiziell eingeweiht.

B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

Säugling

Meaning

A very young child or baby.

Example

The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.

Der Säugling schlief friedlich im Kinderbett.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɛtərd/

unfettered

ungebunden

Meaning

not restricted or confined; free

Example

The artist enjoyed unfettered freedom of expression.

Der Künstler genoss die ungebundene Freiheit des Ausdrucks.

C2 noun /ˈɔː.rɪ.fɪs/

orifice

Öffnung

Meaning

an opening or hole, especially in the body or a device

Example

The medicine was applied through a small orifice in the device.

Das Medikament wurde durch ein kleines Loch im Gerät aufgetragen.

C1 adjective /ˈnɔːrmətɪv/

normative

normativ

Meaning

relating to rules, standards, or norms that govern behavior or beliefs

Example

The study focused on the normative aspects of cultural behavior.

Die Studie konzentrierte sich auf die normativen Aspekte des kulturellen Verhaltens.

C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

fanatisch

Meaning

extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion

Example

He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.

Er ist ein fanatischer Anhänger seines Fußballteams.

C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

Gang / Freundesgruppe

Meaning

A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.

Example

He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.

Er kam zur Party mit seiner Gang von Freunden.

B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

Glück

Meaning

easy to love; endearing or charming

Example

The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.

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

B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

Flüchtling

Meaning

a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster

Example

The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.

Das Flüchtlingslager bot vorübergehenden Schutz für Tausende von vertriebenen Familien.

C1 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

zulässig

Meaning

acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law

Example

The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.

Der Richter entschied, dass das Dokument als Beweismittel zulässig war.

C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

neutralisieren

Meaning

to make something ineffective or harmless

Example

The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.

Das Medikament half, das Gift in seinem System zu neutralisieren.

C2 noun /kəˈdʌm.bə/

Kadamba

Kadamba-Baum

Meaning

A tropical tree with round, fragrant orange flowers, sacred in Hindu culture and associated with Lord Krishna

Example

The kadamba tree is mentioned frequently in ancient Indian poetry.

Der Kadamba-Baum wird häufig in der alten indischen Dichtung erwähnt.