swear
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN Englisch BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Spanisch FR Französisch DE Deutsch RU Russisch ZH Chinesisch JA Japanisch
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
B2 verb /swer/

swear

schwören
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
Ich schwöre, die Wahrheit zu sagen.
C2 noun /ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

bacchanalia

überschäumendes Fest
Meaning
A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.
Example
The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy.
Der Roman beschreibt die Party als eine Bacchanalia des Übermaßes und der Freude.
C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

Diorama
Meaning
a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures
Example
The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.
Das Museum zeigte ein Diorama eines alten Dorfes.
C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

symbiotische Beziehung
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
Die Symbiose zwischen den beiden Unternehmen führte zu gemeinsamem Wachstum.
C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

Glück
Meaning
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
Example
The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

Erosion
Meaning
The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.
Example
Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.
Machtkämpfe führen oft zur Erosion der Menschlichkeit.
C1 noun /ˈkwɪk.sænd/

Quick-sand

treibsand
Meaning
loose wet sand that yields easily to pressure and sucks in anything on its surface
Example
The explorer got trapped in quicksand while crossing the desert.
Der Entdecker wurde im Treibsand gefangen, während er die Wüste überquerte.
B2 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

renovieren
Meaning
to restore something old to a good state or to improve it
Example
They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.
Sie beschlossen, das alte Haus vor dem Einzug zu renovieren.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

disburden

entlasten
Meaning
to relieve someone of a burden or load
Example
She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend.
Sie befreite sich von ihren Sorgen, indem sie sie mit ihrer Freundin teilte.
B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

Außenseiter
Meaning
a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community
Example
As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.
Als neue Studentin fühlte sie sich oft wie eine Außenseiterin in der Schule.
C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

kreuzen
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
Bauern kreuzen Kühe, um die Milchproduktion zu verbessern.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

emetic

Brechmittel
Meaning
a substance that causes vomiting
Example
The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.
Der Arzt verabreichte ein Brechmittel, um das Gift zu entfernen.
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

Roller
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
Sie fährt jeden Tag mit dem Roller zur Arbeit.
C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

Nachbarschaft
Meaning
The state of being next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.
Die Nachbarschaft der beiden Gebäude erleichterte es, sie zu verbinden.
C2 noun /ˈɛəri/

aerie

Adlerhorst
Meaning
A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.
Example
The eagle built its aerie on the high cliff.
Der Adler baute sein Nest auf der hohen Klippe
C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

Zenit
Meaning
The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.
Example
Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.
Ihre Karriere erreichte ihren Zenit Ende der 1990er Jahre.
A1 verb /liːv/

leave

verlassen
Meaning
to go away from; to depart or exit
Example
The train leaves at 6 PM.
Der Zug fährt um 18 Uhr ab.
C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

liegend
Meaning
lying down or in a resting position
Example
He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.
Er wurde nach einem langen Tag auf dem Sofa liegend gefunden.
C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

potenzieren
Meaning
To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.
Example
Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.
Koffein kann die Wirkung einiger Medikamente potentiieren.
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

Eureka!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
Als ihm die Lösung endlich einfiel, rief er: 'Eureka!'
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/

innocuous

harmlos
Meaning
Not harmful or offensive.
Example
His remark was completely innocuous and not meant to offend anyone.
Seine Bemerkung war völlig harmlos und nicht dazu gedacht, jemanden zu beleidigen.
A1 adjective /koʊld/

Cold

kalt; eisig; unfreundlich;
Meaning
having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly
Example
The cold winter wind made everyone shiver.
Der kalte Winterwind ließ alle zittern.
C1 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

Nahrung oder Unterstützung
Meaning
Food or support necessary for sustaining life
Example
Water is essential for human sustenance.
Wasser ist für das menschliche Überleben unerlässlich.
B2 noun /ˈɡləʊ.bəl piːs/

global peace

globale Friedens
Meaning
Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.
Example
Global peace requires collective efforts.
Weltfrieden erfordert kollektive Anstrengungen.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

kariert
Meaning
Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.
Example
He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.
Er hatte eine karierten Karriere mit vielen Höhen und Tiefen.
A2 verb /feɪl/

fail

scheitern
Meaning
to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful
Example
He failed to complete the assignment on time.
Er scheiterte daran, die Aufgabe rechtzeitig zu beenden.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

Zentigrad (Celsius)
Meaning
Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.
Example
The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.
Die Wettervorhersage sagte 30 Grad Celsius voraus.
A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

speichern
Meaning
to keep things in a place for future use; to save information
Example
She stores her winter clothes in the attic.
Sie lagert ihre Winterkleidung auf dem Dachboden.
B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

investor
Meaning
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
Example
The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
Der Investor finanzierte das Startup mit einer großen Geldsumme.
C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

Dussel
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
Example
Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!
Sei kein Dussel, benutze dein Gehirn!
B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

boykottieren
Meaning
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
Example
They decided to boycott the company's products.
Sie entschieden sich, die Produkte des Unternehmens zu boykottieren.
B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

prahlen
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
Er prahlt immer mit seinem teuren Auto.
C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

geheime Liebe
Meaning
A secret or illicit love affair.
Example
The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.
Der Roman erzählt die Geschichte einer verbotenen Amour zwischen zwei Charakteren.
C1 noun /rɛnˈdɪʃən/

rendition

Darstellung
Meaning
a performance or interpretation of a piece of art, music, or text
Example
The singer gave a moving rendition of the classic song.
Der Sänger gab eine bewegende Darstellung des klassischen Liedes.
B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

Braten
Meaning
Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire
Example
The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.
Der Sonntagsbraten war perfekt gegart und sehr zart.
B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

Blütenblatt
Meaning
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
Example
Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.
Jedes Blütenblatt der Gänseblümchen war weiß mit einem gelben Zentrum.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

imprecation

Fluch
Meaning
A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.
Example
The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.
Die wütende Menge schleuderte Flüche auf den korrupten Beamten.
B1 verb /rɑːb/

rob

rauben
Meaning
to steal money or property from a person or place; to commit robbery
Example
The thief tried to rob the bank last night.
Der Dieb versuchte, die Bank letzte Nacht zu überfallen.
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

saugen
Meaning
to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
Example
The baby began to suck her thumb.
Das Baby begann, seinen Daumen zu saugen.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

ländlich, mit Hirten verbunden
Meaning
relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor
Example
The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.
Das Gemälde zeigte eine ruhige ländliche Szene mit grunzenden Schafen.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

mortifizieren
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
Sie war entsetzt, als sie auf der Bühne stolperte.
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

Satrap
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
Der König ernannte einen Satrapen, um die abgelegene Provinz zu überwachen.
C1 adjective /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

treacherous

verräterisch
Meaning
Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.
Example
The treacherous road made driving difficult.
Die verräterische Straße machte das Fahren schwierig.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

schlingen
Meaning
to eat something quickly and greedily
Example
The children gobbled their food in minutes.
Die Kinder schlangen ihr Essen in Minuten.
C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

demütig; sanft
Meaning
in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest
Example
He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.
Er nahm die Kritik demütig an, ohne zu streiten.
B2 verb, noun /ɪnˈdevər/

endeavour

bemühen
Meaning
To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort
Example
She endeavoured to finish the project on time.
Sie bemühte sich, das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
C2 noun /lænˈtɑː.nə/

Lantana

lantana
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers
Example
The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden.
Die Lantana-Blumen ziehen Schmetterlinge in den Garten.
B2 noun /taɪˈfuːn/

typhoon

Taifun
Meaning
a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans
Example
The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas.
Der Taifun verursachte schwere Überschwemmungen in den Küstengebieten.
C1 noun (plural of fungus) /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/

fungi

Pilz
Meaning
a group of spore-producing organisms such as mushrooms, molds, and yeasts
Example
Fungi play an important role in breaking down organic matter in nature.
Pilze spielen eine wichtige Rolle beim Abbau organischer Stoffe in der Natur.
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

gründliche Untersuchung
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
Das neue Gesetz steht unter gründlicher Untersuchung durch das Gesetzgebungsorgan.
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

lindern oder mildern
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
Meditation kann Stress lindern und die Konzentration verbessern.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪlər/

trailer

Trailer / Vorschau
Meaning
a preview of a movie or a vehicle used for transporting goods
Example
The movie trailer was released last week.
Der Trailer des Films wurde letzte Woche veröffentlicht.
B1 adjective /rʌf/

Rough

rau; grob; hart
Meaning
having an uneven surface; not smooth; harsh
Example
The rough surface of the rock hurt my hands.
Die raue Oberfläche des Felsen hat mir die Hände verletzt.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

undurchsichtig
Meaning
Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.
Example
The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.
Der Unterschied zwischen den beiden Farbtönen war fast undurchsichtig.
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/

Relative

relativ
Meaning
considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative
Example
The cost of living is relative to your income level.
Die Lebenshaltungskosten sind relativ zu Ihrem Einkommensniveau.
B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

thermisch
Meaning
Related to heat or temperature.
Example
She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.
Sie trug eine thermische Jacke, um im Winter warm zu bleiben.
C2 noun /ˈzɛfər/

zephyr

sanfte Brise
Meaning
A soft gentle breeze.
Example
A warm zephyr blew through the valley.
Eine warme sanfte Brise wehte durch das Tal.
B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

Reinheit; Sauberkeit; Freiheit von Verschmutzung
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
Die Reinheit des Bergwassers war bemerkenswert.
C2 noun /ˈrɛtɪnjuː/

retinue

Gefolge
Meaning
A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.
Example
The king entered the hall followed by his retinue.
Der König betrat die Halle, gefolgt von seinem Gefolge.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

Arbeitsablauf, Prozessabfolge
Meaning
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
Example
A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.
Ein gut strukturierter Arbeitsablauf steigert die Produktivität.
B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

flechten
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
Sie flechtete ihre Haare, bevor sie zur Schule ging.
B2 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

dunkel
Meaning
Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.
Example
The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.
Die Bedeutung des Gedichts war für die meisten Leser unklar.
B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

seufzen
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
Sie seufzte vor Erleichterung, als sie die guten Nachrichten hörte.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

Glück
Meaning
To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
Example
The new law enfranchised thousands of people.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

Übereinstimmung
Meaning
Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.
Example
The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.
Das Projekt wurde mit der Zustimmung aller Abteilungen abgeschlossen.
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

bedrohlich
Meaning
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
Example
She gave him a baleful look after the insult.
Nach der Beleidigung warf sie ihm einen bedrohlichen Blick zu.
C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

durch Ablagerung von Kalziumsalzen verhärten
Meaning
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
Example
Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.
Im Laufe der Zeit begann das Gewebe zu verkalken und verlor seine Flexibilität.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbi/

lobby

Lobby
Meaning
a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.
Example
We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting.
Wir haben den Manager in der Hotellobby vor dem Meeting getroffen.
A1 noun, verb /wɪl/

will

Wille
Meaning
expressing future tense or intention; a legal document
Example
She will attend the meeting tomorrow.
Sie wird morgen an dem Treffen teilnehmen.
C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

Omen, Patronat
Meaning
A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.
Example
The project was launched under the auspice of the government.
Das Projekt wurde unter dem Patronat der Regierung gestartet.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪsiːn/

Casein

Kasein
Meaning
the main protein found in milk and cheese, used in food production and supplements
Example
Casein protein powder is popular among athletes for muscle recovery.
Casein-Proteinpulver ist unter Athleten für die Muskelregeneration beliebt.
C1 adjective /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

opportune

günstiger Moment
Meaning
Happening at a suitable or convenient time.
Example
She arrived at an opportune moment to help.
Sie kam zu einem günstigen Moment, um zu helfen.
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

ein Unternehmen mit persönlichen Ressourcen ohne externe Finanzierung starten
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
Er gründete sein Unternehmen mit minimalen Ressourcen.
B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

ein schrilles Geräusch machen
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
Example
The car screeched to a halt.
Das Auto schrillte und hielt abrupt an.
C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

Gruß; Ausdruck von Wohlwollen
Meaning
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
Example
The letter began with a formal salutation.
Der Brief begann mit einem formellen Gruß.
C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

anzeiger
Meaning
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
Example
High fever is often an indicant of infection.
Hoher Fieber ist oft ein Anzeiger für eine Infektion.
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns/

divergence

Divergenz
Meaning
The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation between two or more things.
Example
The divergence in their opinions led to a heated debate.
Die Divergenz in ihren Meinungen führte zu einer hitzigen Debatte.
B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

Polizist
Meaning
a police officer (informal)
Example
The cop stopped the car for speeding.
Der Polizist hielt das Auto wegen zu schnellen Fahrens an.
B2 adjective /hɑːrˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

harmonious

harmonisch, abgestimmt, einheitlich
Meaning
Characterized by agreement or concord; forming a pleasing or consistent whole.
Example
A harmonious work environment boosts productivity.
Ein harmonisches Arbeitsumfeld steigert die Produktivität.
B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

eliminierung
Meaning
The complete removal or destruction of something.
Example
The elimination of emissions is a priority.
Die Eliminierung von Emissionen hat Priorität.
C2 /laɪð/

lithe

geschmeidig und anmutig
Meaning
thin, supple, and graceful in movement
Example
The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.
Die geschmeidige Tänzerin fesselte das Publikum mit ihren anmutigen Drehungen.
B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

autonome Fahrzeuge
Meaning
Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.
Example
Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.
Autonome Fahrzeuge revolutionieren die Zukunft des Transports.
C1 verb /diːˈhaɪdreɪt/

dehydrate

dehydrieren
Meaning
to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids
Example
Running in the heat can quickly dehydrate you.
Laufen bei der Hitze kann dich schnell dehydrieren.
B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

rasseln; Rassel
Meaning
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
Example
The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.
Das lockere Fenster begann im starken Wind zu rasseln.
C2 noun /ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

verisimilitude

Wahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
the appearance of being true or real
Example
The movie was praised for its verisimilitude to actual events.
Der Film wurde für seine Wahrscheinlichkeit in Bezug auf echte Ereignisse gelobt.
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

herabsetzen
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
Er machte oft seine Kollegen klein, um sich überlegen zu fühlen.
A1 noun /θæŋks/

thanks

danke
Meaning
an expression of gratitude
Example
Thanks for helping me with the project.
Danke, dass du mir bei dem Projekt geholfen hast.
A2 verb ˈsɛləbreɪtɪŋ

celebrating

feiern
Meaning
The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages.
Das Feiern von Bewusstseinstagen hilft, wichtige Botschaften zu verbreiten.
A1 pronoun /ɪt/

it

es
Meaning
used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
It is raining outside.
Es regnet draußen.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

umsetzen
Meaning
To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.
Example
Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.
Es ist entscheidend, Bildungspolitiken umzusetzen, um Fortschritte zu erzielen.
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

heimlich mit einem Verbrechen in Verbindung stehen
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
Der Manager konspirierte mit dem Lieferanten, um das Unternehmen zu betrügen.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspens/

Expense

Ausgabe; Kosten;
Meaning
the cost required for something; money spent on something
Example
The travel expense for the business trip was covered by the company.
Die Reisekosten für die Geschäftsreise wurden vom Unternehmen übernommen.
B1 verb /klæp/

clap

klatschen
Meaning
To strike the palms of the hands together, usually to express approval or create a sharp sound.
Example
The audience began to clap loudly after the performance.
Das Publikum begann nach der Aufführung laut zu klatschen.
A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

verloren
Meaning
Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.
Example
He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.
Er hat seine Schlüssel verloren und konnte nicht ins Haus gehen.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪm/

sometime

irgendwann
Meaning
at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally
Example
Let's meet for coffee sometime next week.
Lass uns nächste Woche irgendwann auf einen Kaffee treffen.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

Verlobter
Meaning
a man who is engaged to be married
Example
Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.
Sarah stellte ihren Verlobten ihren Eltern während des Familienessens vor.
A1 noun /naɪt/

night

Nacht
Meaning
the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep
Example
She loves going for walks at night.
Sie liebt es, nachts spazieren zu gehen.
C1 noun /ˈroʊdənt/

rodent

Nagetier
Meaning
a small mammal such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, characterized by constantly growing incisors
Example
The farmer set traps to catch the rodents in his barn.
Der Bauer stellte Fallen auf, um die Nagetiere in seiner Scheune zu fangen.
C1 noun /ˌtrænsˈpɪəreɪʃən/

transpiration

Transpiration
Meaning
The process by which plants lose water through their leaves, which plays a crucial role in plant cooling, nutrient transport, and the water cycle.
Example
Transpiration plays a key role in the water cycle and plant growth.
Die Transpiration spielt eine Schlüsselrolle im Wasserkreislauf und beim Pflanzenwachstum.
A2 noun /ɡɒlf/

golf

Glück
Meaning
A game in which players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.
Example
He spends his weekends playing golf with his friends.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun ɪnˌten.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

intensification

Intensivierung
Meaning
The process of becoming or making something more intense or extreme.
Example
The intensification of climate change requires urgent action.
Die Intensivierung des Klimawandels erfordert dringende Maßnahmen.
C1 noun /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/

Marigold

Ringelblume
Meaning
a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies
Example
The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations.
Die lebhaften Ringelblumen brachten Farbe in die Festdekorationen.
B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

Maut / Schaden
Meaning
A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.
Example
The flood took a heavy toll on the village.
Die Flut hat einen hohen Schaden im Dorf verursacht.
B1 noun ˈem.fə.sɪs

emphasis

Betonung
Meaning
Special importance, value, or prominence given to something; stress laid on a particular point or aspect.
Example
The speaker placed emphasis on sustainable development.
Der Sprecher legte Betonung auf nachhaltige Entwicklung.
C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

lobend
Meaning
Expressing praise; laudatory.
Example
The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.
Das Buch war mit lobenden Bemerkungen über den Autor gefüllt.
C1 verb /ɪnˈstɪl/

instill

einflößen
Meaning
to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind
Example
Parents try to instill good values in their children.
Eltern versuchen, ihren Kindern gute Werte beizubringen.
B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

abschrecken, entmutigen
Meaning
to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear
Example
High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.
Hohe Geldstrafen sollen die Menschen davon abhalten, das Gesetz zu brechen.
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.
A2 noun /ˈjuːzər/

user

Nutzer
Meaning
a person who uses or operates something
Example
He is a frequent user of this app.
Er ist ein häufiger Nutzer dieser App.
A2 noun ˈrɛlətɪvz

Relatives

Verwandte
Meaning
A person connected by blood or marriage; a kinsman or kinswoman.
Example
Relatives can help you build a complete family tree.
Verwandte können dir helfen, einen vollständigen Stammbaum zu erstellen.
C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

prahlerei
Meaning
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
Example
The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.
Der Manager prahlte mit der Entlassung von Leuten, tat aber nichts.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

imperativ
Meaning
Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.
Example
It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.
Es ist imperative, die Klimakrise sofort anzugehen.
A2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

generally

gewöhnlich
Meaning
in most cases; usually; as a rule
Example
He generally arrives at work before 9 a.m.
Er kommt gewöhnlich vor 9 Uhr zur Arbeit.
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

männliches Reh / sich widersetzen
Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
Das Pferd begann wild zu bucken, als der Reiter versuchte, sich festzuhalten.
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 /pərˈmɪʃən/

permission

Erlaubnis
Meaning
the action of allowing or granting consent
Example
You need permission to enter the restricted area.
Du brauchst eine Erlaubnis, um in den gesperrten Bereich zu gelangen.
C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

erschrocken
Meaning
filled with shock or horror
Example
The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.
Das Publikum war erschrocken von der tragischen Szene.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspleɪn/

explain

erklären
Meaning
to make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail
Example
The teacher explained the difficult concept to the students.
Der Lehrer erklärte den schwierigen Begriff den Schülern.
B1 noun ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

Geduld
Meaning
The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
Example
Patience is essential when chasing big goals.
Geduld ist entscheidend, wenn man große Ziele verfolgt.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

unbemerkt; ignoriert
Meaning
not seen or observed; ignored
Example
His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.
Seine harte Arbeit blieb vom Manager unbeachtet.
C1 noun /lʌmp/

Lump

Klumpen; Stück; Brocken
Meaning
a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
Example
She found a lump of sugar in the bowl.
Sie fand ein Stück Zucker in der Schüssel.