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B1 noun /ˈsʌməri/

summary

Zusammenfassung
Meaning
A brief statement of the main points of something.
Example
She wrote a summary of the book for her class.
Sie schrieb eine Zusammenfassung des Buches für ihre Klasse.
A2 noun /ˈwɪnər/

winner

Gewinner
Meaning
a person who wins a competition or contest
Example
She was the winner of the race.
Sie war die Gewinnerin des Rennens.
C2 noun মাসকুলোস্কেলেটাল কন্ডিশন

musculoskeletal condition

muskel-skelettale Störung
Meaning
A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.
Example
De Quervain's Syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition.
Das De-Quervain-Syndrom ist eine häufige muskuloskelettale Erkrankung.
A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

Geschwindigkeit; Tempo
Meaning
the rate at which someone or something moves or operates
Example
The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.
Das Auto erreichte eine Geschwindigkeit von 100 Meilen pro Stunde.
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

Gläubiger
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
Sie ist eine feste Gläubigerin an harte Arbeit und Ehrlichkeit.
B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

walnuss
Meaning
an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance
Example
I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.
Ich liebe es, Walnüsse mit Honig zum Frühstück zu essen.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

Ausgangssperre
Meaning
a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night
Example
The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.
Die Stadt verhängte während der Unruhen eine Ausgangssperre.
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

Rückkehr
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
Der Sänger machte nach Jahren der Stille eine bemerkenswerte Rückkehr.
B1 noun /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Unemployment

Arbeitslosigkeit
Meaning
the state of being unemployed; lack of paid work
Example
The unemployment rate has increased significantly this year.
Die Arbeitslosenquote ist in diesem Jahr erheblich gestiegen.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

Sehnsucht
Meaning
a strong desire or craving for something.
Example
She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.
Sie hatte spät in der Nacht eine Sehnsucht nach Schokolade.
C1 noun, verb /bʌldʒ/

bulge

Schwellung / Ausbuchtung
Meaning
A swelling or protruding part; to swell outward or protrude.
Example
The bag began to bulge with too many books inside.
Die Tasche begann zu schwellen, weil zu viele Bücher darin waren.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

Kläger
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
Der Kläger reichte eine Klage gegen das Unternehmen ein.
C2 verb /ʌnˈfɛtər/

unfetter

befreien
Meaning
to release from restraint or restriction; to free
Example
The new law will unfetter small businesses from excessive regulations.
Das neue Gesetz wird kleine Unternehmen von übermäßigen Vorschriften befreien.
C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

Lieferant
Meaning
a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information
Example
He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.
Er ist ein bekannter Lieferant feiner Weine.
B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

berüchtigt
Meaning
Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable
Example
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
Das Gebiet ist berüchtigt wegen seiner hohen Kriminalitätsrate.
C2 noun /ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

peccadillo

kleiner Fehler
Meaning
a small or minor fault or sin
Example
Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake.
Das Vergessen zu telefonieren war nur ein kleiner Fehler, kein ernsthafter Fehler.
C1 noun /ɡeɪt/

gait

Gangart
Meaning
A person's manner of walking.
Example
His slow gait showed that he was tired.
Sein langsames Gehen zeigte, dass er müde war.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

misdemeanor

Ordnungswidrigkeit
Meaning
A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.
Example
He was fined for a misdemeanor involving public disturbance.
Er wurde für eine Ordnungswidrigkeit im Zusammenhang mit öffentlicher Störung bestraft.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

intoleranz
Meaning
unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own
Example
The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.
Der Führer wurde wegen seiner Intoleranz gegenüber anderen Religionen kritisiert.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

in die Falle locken
Meaning
to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit
Example
The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.
Der Jäger hat das Kaninchen mit einem Netz gefangen.
A2 noun /ˈmaɪkroʊweɪv/

Microwave

Mikrowelle
Meaning
an electric oven that uses electromagnetic radiation to heat food quickly
Example
She heated the leftover pizza in the microwave for two minutes.
Sie erhitzte das übrig gebliebene Pizza im Mikrowellenofen für zwei Minuten.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

Feigling
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
Er nannte sich selbst einen Feigling, weil er sich dem Mob nicht gestellt hat.
B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

eating habits

Essgewohnheiten
Meaning
A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.
Example
Developing good eating habits leads to better health.
Die Entwicklung guter Essgewohnheiten führt zu besserer Gesundheit.
C1 adjective ʌnˈmætʃt

unmatched

unvergleichlich
Meaning
Not equaled or rivaled by any other; without equal.
Example
The freedom fighters showed unmatched bravery.
Die Freiheitskämpfer zeigten unvergleichlichen Mut.
C2 noun /tʃɜːrl/

churl

Rüpel
Meaning
A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.
Example
The waiter was such a churl that customers left unhappy.
Der Kellner war so ein Rüpel, dass die Gäste unzufrieden waren.
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

preempt

präventiv handeln
Meaning
To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.
Example
The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.
Die Regierung handelte schnell, um eine Finanzkrise zu verhindern.
A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

Dusche
Meaning
a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself
Example
After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.
Nach dem Training nahm ich schnell eine Dusche, um mich zu erfrischen.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpres.ɪv/

Impressive

beeindruckend
Meaning
striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress
Example
Her impressive performance earned her a standing ovation.
Ihre beeindruckende Darbietung brachte ihr eine Standing Ovation.
B2 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

universell
Meaning
applicable to all cases; existing everywhere
Example
Music is a universal language that everyone understands.
Musik ist eine universelle Sprache, die jeder versteht.
C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

Meerenge
Meaning
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
Example
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
Die Meerenge von Gibraltar verbindet den Atlantischen Ozean und das Mittelmeer.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪk/

Unlike

anders; nicht ähnlich
Meaning
different from; not similar to
Example
Unlike his brother, he prefers quiet activities.
Im Gegensatz zu seinem Bruder bevorzugt er ruhige Aktivitäten.
C1 adjective /pəˈdæntɪk/

pedantic

übermäßig besorgt über kleine Details oder Regeln
Meaning
Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.
Example
Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.
Ihre pedantischen Erklärungen machten die Vorlesung langweilig.
A2 noun /koʊt/

Coat

Mantel
Meaning
an outer garment worn over other clothes for warmth or protection
Example
He put on his winter coat before going outside.
Er zog seinen Wintermantel an, bevor er nach draußen ging.
B2 noun /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃənz/

observations

Beobachtung
Meaning
The action or process of observing something carefully.
Example
Observations of distant galaxies provide new insights.
Beobachtungen von fernen Galaxien liefern neue Einblicke.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsənt/

opalescent

opalartig
Meaning
showing or reflecting a milky, iridescent light like an opal
Example
The opalescent sky glowed with shades of pink and blue.
Der opaleszente Himmel leuchtete in rosa und blauen Tönen.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈkɝr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Encouraging

ermutigend; motivierend
Meaning
giving support or confidence; inspiring; motivating
Example
The teacher's encouraging words motivated the students.
Die ermutigenden Worte des Lehrers motivierten die Schüler.
A2 adjective /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

moving

bewegend
Meaning
causing strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness
Example
Her speech was so moving that everyone cried.
Ihre Rede war so bewegend, dass alle weinten.
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

Sünde
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
Er bekannte seine Sünde dem Priester.
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.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

torkeln
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
Der alte Mann torkelte mit einem Stock die Straße entlang.
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.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

verzierendes Design
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
Die Decke war mit zarten arabesken Mustern verziert.
A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

Rindfleisch
Meaning
meat from a cow or bull
Example
The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.
Das Restaurant serviert das beste Rindersteak in der Stadt.
B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

abhängig
Meaning
Being contingent on or influenced by something.
Example
The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.
Der Erfolg des Plans hängt vom Einsatz des Teams ab.
C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

die Wahrheit vermeiden
Meaning
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
Example
The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.
Der Politiker begann auszuweichen, als er nach dem Skandal gefragt wurde.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

abgelegen
Meaning
Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
Example
They stayed in a remote village during their trip.
Sie blieben in einem abgelegenen Dorf während ihrer Reise.
A2 noun /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/

friendship

Freundschaft
Meaning
A close and trusting relationship between two or more people.
Example
Their friendship has lasted since childhood.
Ihre Freundschaft besteht seit der Kindheit.
C2 noun /bænˈdænə/

bandanna

großes buntes Tuch
Meaning
A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.
Example
He tied a red bandanna around his neck.
Er band ein rotes Tuch um seinen Hals.
C2 adverb /ˈvɛrɪli/

verily

wahrlich
Meaning
truly; certainly; without a doubt
Example
Verily, I say unto you, this is the truth.
Wahrlich, ich sage euch, dies ist die Wahrheit.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

Harmonie
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
Eine Gesellschaft gedeiht, wenn Harmonie unter ihren Menschen besteht.
C2 noun /ˈpaʊ.waʊ/

powwow

informelles Treffen
Meaning
an informal meeting or conference to discuss something
Example
The team held a quick powwow before the presentation.
Das Team hielt vor der Präsentation ein schnelles informelles Treffen ab.
C1 noun /væt/

vat

großer Behälter
Meaning
A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.
Example
The workers filled the vat with freshly pressed grape juice.
Die Arbeiter füllten den großen Behälter mit frisch gepresstem Traubensaft.
C2 adjective /sɛpˈtɛnɪəl/

septennial

siebenjährig
Meaning
Occurring every seven years.
Example
The festival is a septennial tradition in the village.
Das Festival ist eine siebenjährige Tradition im Dorf.
B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

eine Live-Performance eines Musikers, einer Band oder eines Entertainers; auch ein temporärer Job
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
Die Band hat heute Abend ein Gig im lokalen Club.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡjələr/

jugular

jugularvene
Meaning
A large vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart.
Example
The doctor checked the patient's jugular vein for signs of pressure.
Der Arzt überprüfte die jugularvene des Patienten auf Anzeichen von Druck.
A1 noun /ɑːrt/

art

Kunst
Meaning
the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination
Example
She studied art at the university.
Sie studierte Kunst an der Universität.
C1 noun /ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv ˈliː.də.ʃɪp/

proactive leadership

proaktive Führung
Meaning
Leadership that takes initiative and anticipates problems before they occur, rather than reacting to events.
Example
Proactive leadership ensures timely decisions.
Proaktive Führung sorgt für rechtzeitige Entscheidungen.
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

dünn; mager; hager
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
Die dünne Katze sah aus, als hätte sie seit Tagen nichts gegessen.
B2 noun /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

Nährstoff
Meaning
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.
Example
Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.
Pflanzen nehmen Nährstoffe aus dem Boden für das Wachstum auf.
B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

Premierminister / führend
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
Der französische Premierminister adressierte die Nation.
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

analog
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
Das menschliche Gehirn ist analog zu einem Supercomputer.
C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

komplize (bei einem Verbrechen)
Meaning
involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
He was found complicit in the crime.
Er wurde als Komplize im Verbrechen gefunden.
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

global collaboration

globale Zusammenarbeit
Meaning
Cooperation and partnership between countries or organizations worldwide to address common challenges.
Example
Global collaboration is necessary to address climate change.
Globale Zusammenarbeit ist notwendig, um den Klimawandel zu bekämpfen.
B2 adjective /ˈɡræs.i/

Grassy

grasbewachsen
Meaning
covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass
Example
The grassy field stretched as far as the eye could see.
Das grasbewachsene Feld erstreckte sich so weit, wie das Auge reichte.
B2 adverb /ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/

Overnight

über Nacht; plötzlich; sehr schnell
Meaning
during the night; suddenly; very quickly
Example
The city was transformed overnight.
Die Stadt wurde über Nacht verwandelt.
B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

Konsens
Meaning
A general agreement among all members of a group.
Example
Consensus was reached after long deliberation.
Ein Konsens wurde nach langer Beratung erreicht.
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

Animation
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
Die Animation in diesem Film ist unglaublich detailliert.
C1 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

spontan
Meaning
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
Example
Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.
Kinder lernen spontan durch Interaktionen mit Gleichaltrigen.
B2 noun /fəˈnɒmɪnən/

phenomenon

Phänomen
Meaning
an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable
Example
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.
Das Nordlicht ist ein natürliches Phänomen.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspres/

express

ausdrücken
Meaning
to show or make known a feeling, thought, or opinion
Example
She expressed her gratitude for the help she received.
Sie drückte ihre Dankbarkeit für die Hilfe aus, die sie erhielt.
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.
B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

Privatsphäre
Meaning
the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret
Example
Everyone has the right to privacy.
Jeder hat das Recht auf Privatsphäre.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

widersprechen
Meaning
To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.
Example
Several members dissented from the majority decision.
Mehrere Mitglieder stimmten gegen die Mehrheitsentscheidung.
A2 noun /keɪdʒ/

Cage

käfig
Meaning
a structure with bars or wire for keeping birds or animals
Example
The parrot lives in a large cage.
Der Papagei lebt in einem großen Käfig.
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

verstört
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
Sie war verstört, nachdem sie ihr Haustier verloren hatte.
B1 noun ˈvɪktəri

victory

Sieg
Meaning
The act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.
Example
The victory of Bangladesh on December 16 is a moment of pride.
Der Sieg von Bangladesch am 16. Dezember ist ein Moment des Stolzes.
B1 verb /ɪmˈbærəs/

embarrass

verlegen machen
Meaning
to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
Example
His rude comment really embarrassed her in front of everyone.
Sein unhöflicher Kommentar hat sie wirklich vor allen in Verlegenheit gebracht.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

mit der Aurora verbunden
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
Die Wissenschaftler beobachteten aurorale Aktivität am Nachthimmel.
C1 adjective/adverb /ɡəˈlɔːr/

galore

reichlich
Meaning
In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.
Example
There were books galore in the old library.
Es gab reichlich Bücher in der alten Bibliothek.
C1 noun /ˈræmpɑːrt/

rampart

Wall
Meaning
a defensive wall of a castle or fort
Example
The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach.
Die Soldaten standen auf dem Wall und beobachteten, wie der Feind sich näherte.
C1 noun /əˈfen.dər/

Offender

Straftäter; Gesetzesbrecher
Meaning
a person who commits an illegal act; someone who breaks the law
Example
The young offender was sentenced to community service.
Der junge Straftäter wurde zu gemeinnütziger Arbeit verurteilt.
B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

hart; rau; grausam; streng
Meaning
unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe
Example
The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.
Der Lehrer gab harte Kritik an meiner Arbeit.
A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

sie
Meaning
a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
She is going to the market to buy vegetables.
Sie geht zum Markt, um Gemüse zu kaufen.
C1 adjective /ˈrɔːkəs/

raucous

laut, krachend
Meaning
loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior
Example
The crowd became raucous after the team scored.
Die Menge wurde laut, nachdem das Team ein Tor erzielt hatte.
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

Trillion
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
Der Wert des Unternehmens ist auf über eine Billion Dollar gestiegen.
C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

Tierkreiszeichen
Meaning
a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs
Example
What is your zodiac sign?
Was ist dein Tierkreiszeichen?
C1 verb /wɑːft/

waft

durch die Luft wehen
Meaning
to move gently through the air, carried by a breeze
Example
The smell of fresh bread wafted through the kitchen.
Der Duft von frischem Brot wehte durch die Küche.
A2 adjective /kəˈneɪdiən/

canadian

kanadisch
Meaning
Relating to Canada or its people.
Example
She enjoys Canadian culture and traditions.
Sie liebt die kanadische Kultur und Traditionen.
C2 adjective /njuːˈmætɪk/

pneumatic

pneumatisch
Meaning
operated by air or gas under pressure
Example
The factory uses pneumatic tools for assembly.
Die Fabrik verwendet pneumatische Werkzeuge zur Montage.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

sinnlos reden
Meaning
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
Example
He maundered on about his old memories.
Er redete sinnlos über seine alten Erinnerungen.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

uninteresting

langweilig
Meaning
not holding attention or curiosity; boring
Example
The lecture was uninteresting and difficult to stay focused on.
Der Vortrag war langweilig und schwer zu verfolgen.
B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

Retention
Meaning
The continued possession, use, or control of something
Example
The retention of information is essential for academic success.
Die Retention von Informationen ist entscheidend für den akademischen Erfolg.
A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

kaputt; beschädigt; zerbrochen
Meaning
damaged; not working; fractured
Example
The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.
Das kaputte Fenster muss sofort ersetzt werden.
A2 noun ˈpræktɪs

practice

Übung
Meaning
The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.
Example
Daily practice improves fluency.
Tägliche Übung verbessert die Flüssigkeit.
C1 noun /ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

oscillation

Oszillation
Meaning
The movement back and forth at a regular speed.
Example
The oscillation of the pendulum controls the clock.
Die Oszillation des Pendels steuert die Uhr.
C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

Steppe
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
Die Nomaden reisten mit ihren Herden durch die weite Steppe.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrtən/

hearten

ermutigen
Meaning
To give courage, confidence, or hope.
Example
The teacher’s encouragement heartened the students.
Die Ermutigung des Lehrers gab den Schülern Mut.
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

nachdenken / Inspirationsquelle
Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
Sie saß am Fenster, um über ihre Zukunft nachzudenken.
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

verformen
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
Die intensive Hitze begann, den Plastikbehälter zu verformen.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːrtɪv/

furtive

heimlich
Meaning
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
Example
He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving.
Er warf einen heimlichen Blick zur Tür, bevor er ging.
B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

kontamination
Meaning
The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
Contamination of air leads to health issues.
Die Luftkontamination führt zu Gesundheitsproblemen.
B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

laut
Meaning
in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly
Example
The children were playing noisily in the playground.
Die Kinder spielten laut im Spielplatz.
C1 verb /wɔːrp/

warp

verzerren
Meaning
To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.
Example
The wooden door warped in the summer heat.
Die Holztür verformte sich in der Sommerhitze.
C2 noun ˈtɪl.ɪdʒ

tillage

Bodenbearbeitung
Meaning
The preparation of land for growing crops.
Example
Excessive tillage can lead to soil erosion.
Übermäßige Bodenbearbeitung kann zu Bodenerosion führen.
C1 adjective /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic

mönchisch
Meaning
Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.
Example
He chose to live a monastic life away from the city.
Er wählte ein monastisches Leben, weit weg von der Stadt.
C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

asketisch
Meaning
Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.
Example
He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.
Er lebte ein asketisches Leben in den Bergen, fernab von weltlichen Annehmlichkeiten.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

geheimes Wissen
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
Sie war eingeweiht in die vertraulichen Diskussionen.
B1 adjective /rɪˈlækst/

relaxed

entspannt
Meaning
free from tension or stress; calm and comfortable
Example
She felt relaxed after listening to soft music.
Sie fühlte sich nach leiser Musik entspannt.
B1 noun /ˈbækʌp/

backup

Backup
Meaning
a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss
Example
Make sure to have a backup of your important files.
Stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie ein Backup Ihrer wichtigen Dateien haben.
A1 noun /lʌntʃ/

Lunch

Mittagessen
Meaning
a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal
Example
We had lunch at a nice restaurant downtown.
Wir haben in einem guten Restaurant in der Innenstadt zu Mittag gegessen.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

Friedhof
Meaning
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
Example
The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.
Der alte Friedhof in der Nähe der Kirche stammt aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

sesshaft
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
Ein sitzender Lebensstil kann zu zahlreichen Gesundheitsproblemen führen.
C2 noun /ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

non sequitur

unlogische Bemerkung
Meaning
a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement
Example
His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion.
Sein Kommentar über das Wetter war ein vollständiger non sequitur während der Budgetdiskussion.
C1 adjective /rɪˈflek.sɪv/

Reflexive

reflexiv; selbstreflektierend
Meaning
directed back on itself; showing deep thought about oneself
Example
She became more reflexive about her behavior after the feedback.
Sie wurde nach dem Feedback nachdenklicher über ihr Verhalten.
B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

Wahrnehmung, Verständnis
Meaning
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
Example
Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.
Unsere Wahrnehmung der Situation wurde durch unsere früheren Erfahrungen geprägt.
A1 noun /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

weekend

Wochenende
Meaning
the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday
Example
They are planning a trip for the weekend.
Sie planen eine Reise für das Wochenende.
C1 verb /ˈkwɪkən/

quicken

beschleunigen
Meaning
to make or become faster; to accelerate
Example
His pulse began to quicken as he approached the finish line.
Sein Puls begann schneller zu werden, als er sich der Ziellinie näherte.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

experiencing

erlebend
Meaning
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
Example
The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.
Die Reisenden erleben den Nervenkitzel des Abenteuers.
A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

schlagen
Meaning
to strike; to reach a target
Example
He hit the ball with the bat.
Er hat den Ball mit dem Schläger geschlagen.
A2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/

newspaper

zeitung
Meaning
a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence
Example
I read the newspaper every morning.
Ich lese die Zeitung jeden Morgen.
B1 verb /rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

returning

Rückkehr
Meaning
Coming or going back to a place or person.
Example
The group is returning to the port on December 25th.
Die Gruppe kehrt am 25. Dezember zum Hafen zurück.