A1 verb /tiːtʃ/

teach

unterrichten

Meaning

to give knowledge or instruction to someone; to show how to do something

Example

She teaches English at the local school.

Sie unterrichtet Englisch an der örtlichen Schule.

C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtoʊn/

overtone

subtile Bedeutung

Meaning

A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.

Example

His speech had political overtones that were hard to ignore.

Seine Rede hatte politische Untertöne, die schwer zu ignorieren waren.

B2 noun ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs

Habitat Loss

Lebensraumverlust

Meaning

The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.

Example

Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies.

Der Verlust von Lebensräumen ist eine der größten Bedrohungen für Schmetterlinge.

C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

freundlich und angenehm; von gutem Charakter; nett

Meaning

friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind

Example

My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.

Mein Nachbar ist sehr freundlich und begrüßt immer alle herzlich.

A2 verb /skiː/

ski

skifahren

Meaning

to glide over snow on skis

Example

We went skiing in the Alps last winter.

Wir sind letzten Winter in den Alpen Ski gefahren.

A1 verb /rɪˈmembə/

remember

erinnern

Meaning

to bring a past event back into one's mind; to keep in memory

Example

I remember my first day at school.

Ich erinnere mich an meinen ersten Schultag.

B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

Schläger / Lärm

Meaning

A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.

Example

He bought a new tennis racket for the match.

Er hat einen neuen Tennisschläger für das Match gekauft.

A2 noun /ɡest/

Guest

Gast

Meaning

a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular social occasion

Example

We invited several guests to our wedding celebration last weekend.

Wir haben mehrere Gäste zu unserer Hochzeitsfeier am letzten Wochenende eingeladen.

C1 adjective /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔː.ri/

obligatory

obligatorisch

Meaning

Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.

Example

Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.

Das Tragen eines Sicherheitsgurts ist in den meisten Ländern obligatorisch.

A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

Blume

Meaning

The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.

Example

Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.

Schmetterlinge werden von bunten Blumen angezogen.

C1 verb /ɪnˈvɜːrt/

invert

umkehren

Meaning

To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.

Example

He inverted the glass to let the water drain out.

Er hat das Glas umgedreht, um das Wasser abfließen zu lassen.

C2 noun /ˌkəʊ.əˈles.əns/

coalescence

Koaleszenz, Vereinigung

Meaning

The process of coming together to form one mass or whole.

Example

The coalescence of different cultures creates diversity.

Die Koaleszenz verschiedener Kulturen schafft Vielfalt.

A2 noun /ˈfoʊldər/

folder

Ordner

Meaning

a container or directory used to store and organize papers or digital files

Example

I saved all the photos in a separate folder.

Ich habe alle Fotos in einem separaten Ordner gespeichert.

A2 noun /ˈsuːt.keɪs/

suitcase

Koffer

Meaning

A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling

Example

She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.

Sie packte ihre Kleidung in einen Koffer für die Reise.

C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

scharf kritisieren / bestrafen

Meaning

to criticize or punish severely

Example

The teacher chastised the student for being late.

Der Lehrer hat den Schüler für das Zuspätkommen scharf zurechtgewiesen.

C2 adjective /ˈfækʃəs/

factious

spaltend

Meaning

causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions

Example

The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.

Die Debatte wurde spaltend und teilte das Komitee in rivalisierende Lager.

C2 noun /ˈliːdʒənəri/

legionary

römischer Soldat

Meaning

a soldier in the Roman army

Example

Each legionary carried a shield and a short sword.

Jeder Legionär trug ein Schild und ein Kurzschwert.

C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

gecheckt

Meaning

Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.

Example

He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.

Er hatte eine gecheckte Karriere mit großen Erfolgen und Misserfolgen.

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

Einzahlung, Kaution

Meaning

to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally

Example

She deposited $500 into her savings account.

Sie hat 500 Dollar auf ihr Sparkonto eingezahlt.

C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

Periodizität

Meaning

The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.

Example

The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.

Die Periodizität der Mondphasen hat die Menschen seit Jahrhunderten fasziniert.

B2 adjective /ˈɡraʊndɪd/

grounded

bodenständig

Meaning

Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.

Example

Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience.

In schwierigen Situationen bodenständig zu bleiben hilft bei der Resilienz.

C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

verfluchen

Meaning

To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.

Example

The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.

Die alte Frau verfluchte ihre Feinde mit dunklen Worten.

B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

Bügeleisen

Meaning

An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure

Example

I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.

Ich muss das Bügeleisen benutzen, um mein Hemd für das Meeting ordentlich aussehen zu lassen.

C2 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

Selbstverleugnung

Meaning

the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial

Example

The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.

Das Leben des Mönchs war eine vollständige Selbstverleugnung weltlicher Freuden.

C2 noun /ˈsɪɡnət/

cygnet

Jungschwan

Meaning

a young swan

Example

The cygnet swam closely behind its mother.

Das Zygnet schwamm dicht hinter seiner Mutter.

B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

Gründer

Meaning

a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something

Example

Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.

Steve Jobs war der Mitbegründer von Apple Inc. und revolutionierte die persönliche Computertechnik.

C1 noun /ˈrɛl.ɪk/

relic

Relikt

Meaning

an object surviving from an earlier time, often of historical or religious interest

Example

The museum displayed relics from the ancient civilization.

Das Museum stellte Relikte aus der antiken Zivilisation aus.

C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

Versorgungsdienst

Meaning

A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.

Example

The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.

Der Versorgungsdienst der Armee stellte sicher, dass die Soldaten genügend Vorräte hatten.

A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

geschlossen

Meaning

not open; shut

Example

The store is closed on Fridays.

Der Laden ist freitags geschlossen.

C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

kleines Boot

Meaning

a small boat, often carried by a larger ship

Example

The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.

Die Matrosen benutzten ein kleines Boot, um das Ufer zu erreichen.

B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

Marvellous

wunderbar; erstaunlich; großartig

Meaning

extremely good; wonderful; causing great wonder

Example

The view from the mountain was marvellous.

Die Aussicht vom Berg war wunderbar.

B1 adjective /ˈdaɪɪŋ/

Dying

sterbend; im Sterben begriffen;

Meaning

approaching death; in the process of dying; fading away

Example

The dying plant needs water immediately.

Die sterbende Pflanze braucht sofort Wasser.

C1 verb /dɪˈspɛl/

dispel

vertreiben

Meaning

to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear

Example

The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion.

Die Erklärung des Lehrers zerstreute die Verwirrung der Schüler.

B1 verb ˈtrænsfər

transfer

übertragen

Meaning

To move from one place to another; to hand over.

Example

Power transfer was necessary.

Die Machtübertragung war notwendig.

C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

gehorsamkeit

Meaning

the act of following, accepting, or complying with something

Example

Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.

Ihre Gehorsamkeit gegenüber den Regeln beeindruckte das Komitee.

C1 adjective prəˈtræk.tɪd

protracted

protrahiert, lang, ausgedehnt

Meaning

Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

Example

The negotiations were protracted over months.

Die Verhandlungen dauerten Monate.

A2 noun /wɔːr/

War

Krieg

Meaning

a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country

Example

The war lasted for five years and caused great destruction.

Der Krieg dauerte fünf Jahre und verursachte große Zerstörung.

B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

Ware

Meaning

A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.

Example

Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.

Öl ist eine wertvolle Ware auf dem globalen Markt.

C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

Hochstimmung oder Freude

Meaning

A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.

Example

The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.

Das Gefühl der Exhilaration nach einer Achterbahnfahrt ist erstaunlich.

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪtɪd/

exasperated

sehr verärgert

Meaning

greatly annoyed or irritated

Example

She gave him an exasperated look after his repeated mistakes.

Sie warf ihm nach seinen wiederholten Fehlern einen sehr verärgerten Blick zu.

C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

ultramundane

ultramundan

Meaning

Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.

Example

Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception.

Philosophen diskutieren oft über ultramundane Realitäten jenseits der menschlichen Wahrnehmung.

B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

einsetzen

Meaning

to put or place something into something else

Example

Please insert the key into the lock.

bitte stecken Sie den Schlüssel in das Schloss.

C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

verunstalten

Meaning

to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

Example

The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.

Die Vandalen verunstalteten die Wand mit Graffiti.

C1 verb pleɪɡd

plagued

geplagt

Meaning

Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.

Example

People are plagued by anxiety and depression.

Die Menschen sind von Angst und Depression geplagt.

A2 adjective /ɒd/

Odd

seltsam; ungewöhnlich; anders als das, was normal oder erwartet wird

Meaning

strange; unusual; different from what is normal or expected

Example

That's an odd way to solve the problem.

Das ist eine seltsame Art, das Problem zu lösen.

C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

Kletterfisch

Meaning

a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods

Example

The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.

Der Kletterfisch kann von einem Teich zum anderen klettern, indem er Bäume erklimmt.

C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

Knorpel

Meaning

A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.

Example

The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.

Der Arzt erklärte, dass die Verletzung den Knorpel in seinem Knie beschädigt hatte.

A1 noun /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/

computer

Computer

Meaning

an electronic device for storing and processing data

Example

I bought a new computer for my office work.

Ich habe einen neuen Computer für meine Büroarbeit gekauft.

C1 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitter

Meaning

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.

Example

Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.

Serotonin und Dopamin sind wichtige Neurotransmitter, die die Stimmung beeinflussen.

A1 adjective /ˈiː.vən/

Even

eben; gleichmäßig; flach

Meaning

flat and smooth; equal or uniform; level

Example

The surface was completely even and smooth.

Die Oberfläche war vollständig eben und glatt.

C1 verb /lʌl/

lull

beruhigen

Meaning

to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest

Example

The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.

Die sanfte Musik hat das Baby zum Schlafen gebracht.

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

vorherrschend

Meaning

Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.

Example

The predominant color in the painting is blue.

Die vorherrschende Farbe in dem Bild ist Blau.

B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

unregelmäßig

Meaning

not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules

Example

His attendance at work has been irregular this month.

Seine Anwesenheit bei der Arbeit war diesen Monat unregelmäßig.

B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

Akademie

Meaning

an institution of learning or training

Example

He enrolled in a military academy.

Er schrieb sich an einer Militärakademie ein.

B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

kaufen

Meaning

to buy something; to acquire by paying money

Example

I need to purchase groceries for the week.

Ich muss Lebensmittel für die Woche kaufen.

A2 verb /bæt/

bat

mit einem Schläger schlagen

Meaning

to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids

Example

She bats her eyelashes flirtatiously.

Sie schlägt mit ihren Wimpern kokett.

A1 adjective /fɑːst/

Fast

schnell; rasch

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; rapid; swift

Example

She runs very fast in the morning.

Sie läuft sehr schnell am Morgen.

C1 noun, adjective /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/

gourmet

Gourmet

Meaning

A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.

Example

They went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.

Sie gingen in ein Gourmet-Restaurant, um ihren Jahrestag zu feiern.

B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən.ɪʒ/

Orphanage

Waisenhaus

Meaning

an institution for the care and education of children who have lost their parents

Example

The charity built a new orphanage for homeless children.

Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation baute ein neues Waisenhaus für obdachlose Kinder.

B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

Hai

Meaning

a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton

Example

The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.

Der Hai ist ein mächtiger Räuber des Ozeans.

B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

Botschaft

Meaning

the official residence or offices of an ambassador

Example

He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.

Er arbeitet in der französischen Botschaft in Dhaka.

B1 noun /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Motion

Bewegung; Aktion des Bewegens

Meaning

the action of moving or being moved; a formal proposal

Example

The car was in constant motion during the journey.

Das Auto war während der Reise in ständiger Bewegung.

C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

Uneinigkeit

Meaning

Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.

Example

Discord among people disrupts societal stability.

Uneinigkeit unter Menschen stört die gesellschaftliche Stabilität.

C1 noun /ˈiːzl̩/

easel

Staffelei

Meaning

a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing

Example

The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint.

Der Künstler stellte die Leinwand auf die Staffelei, bevor er mit dem Malen begann.

B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

Bildhauer

Meaning

an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials

Example

The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.

Der Bildhauer verbrachte Monate damit, eine schöne Marmorskulptur zu schaffen.

C2 noun /ˈslæt.ən/

slattern

verwahrloste Frau

Meaning

a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits

Example

The house looked as if a slattern lived there.

Das Haus sah aus, als ob eine verwahrloste Frau dort lebte.

C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

rechtmäßig; legitim; gültig; gerecht;

Meaning

legal; legitimate; valid; just

Example

The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.

Der Richter bestätigte, dass ihre Handlungen gesetzmäßig und angemessen waren.

B2 noun /ˈfæbrɪk/

fabric

Stoff

Meaning

Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.

Example

The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress.

Der Schneider benutzte Seidenstoff, um das Kleid zu machen.

B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

getrennt

Meaning

in a way that is apart or individually; not together

Example

They decided to travel separately to the conference.

Sie beschlossen, zur Konferenz getrennt zu reisen.

C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

Indizes

Meaning

plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison

Example

Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.

Die Indizes des Aktienmarkts fielen nach der Bekanntgabe stark.

C2 noun /ˌpɛntəˈhiːdrən/

pentahedron

Pentaeder

Meaning

A solid geometric figure with five faces.

Example

In geometry class, the teacher explained the structure of a pentahedron.

Im Mathematikunterricht erklärte der Lehrer die Struktur eines Pentaeders.

C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

kämpferisch / chaotisch

Meaning

Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.

Example

Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.

Trotz seiner kleinen Größe war er ein kämpferischer Kämpfer.

B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

Klimawandel

Meaning

A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.

Example

Climate change is causing more natural disasters.

Der Klimawandel verursacht mehr Naturkatastrophen.

C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

symbiotisch

Meaning

Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.

Example

The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.

Die Beziehung zwischen der Biene und der Blume ist symbiotisch.

B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

Dynamik

Meaning

the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process

Example

The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.

Die Dynamik des Teams änderte sich, nachdem der neue Manager beigetreten war.

B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

Vorfahren

Meaning

A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.

Example

The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.

Der Stammbaum zeigt die Namen aller Vorfahren.

B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

Stimulation

Meaning

The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.

Example

Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.

Stimulation verringert Stress und hilft bei der Entspannung.

C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

Neologismus

Meaning

A newly coined word or expression.

Example

The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.

Das Internet hat viele Neologismen hervorgebracht wie 'Selfie' und 'Hashtag'.

C1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtəbl̩/

excitable

aufgeregt

Meaning

easily excited or emotionally aroused

Example

The child was excitable and laughed at every small thing.

Das Kind war aufgeregt und lachte über jede Kleinigkeit.

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

Philosoph

Meaning

a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions

Example

Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.

Sokrates war ein berühmter Philosoph im antiken Griechenland.

C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

heiligen

Meaning

to make holy or sacred; to purify

Example

The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.

Der Priester wird die Hochzeitszeremonie heiligen.

A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

Mülleimer

Meaning

a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal

Example

Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.

Bitte werfen Sie das Papier nach Gebrauch in den Mülleimer.

A2 adjective /əˈsliːp/

asleep

schlafend

Meaning

in a state of sleep

Example

The baby is fast asleep.

Das Baby schläft tief.

B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

absorbieren

Meaning

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

Example

The sponge absorbed all the water.

Der Schwamm hat alles Wasser absorbiert.

C2 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

färse

Meaning

a young cow that has not borne a calf

Example

The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.

Der Bauer züchtete eine Färse für die Milchproduktion.

B2 noun /piːk/

Peak

Gipfel

Meaning

the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity

Example

The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.

Die Bergsteiger erreichten den Gipfel des Mount Everest.

C1 verb /dɪˈfjuːz/

diffuse

verbreiten

Meaning

to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people

Example

The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.

Der Duft von frischem Brot verbreitete sich im ganzen Haus.

A2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

network

Netzwerk

Meaning

A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.

Example

She built a strong professional network.

Sie baute ein starkes berufliches Netzwerk auf.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

invasiv

Meaning

Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.

Example

The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.

Der Arzt erklärte, dass das Verfahren minimal invasiv war.

C2 verb /læmˈbeɪst/

lambaste

scharf kritisieren

Meaning

to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely

Example

The teacher lambasted the students for not completing their homework.

Der Lehrer kritisierte die Schüler scharf, weil sie ihre Hausaufgaben nicht gemacht hatten.

B2 noun /veɪl/

Veil

Schleier; Maske; Brautschleier;

Meaning

a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face; something that conceals or disguises

Example

The bride wore a beautiful white veil during the ceremony.

Die Braut trug während der Zeremonie einen schönen weißen Schleier.

A1 verb (first person singular of 'be') /æm/

am

ich

Meaning

the first person singular present tense of 'be'

Example

I am happy today.

Ich bin heute glücklich.

A1 verb /kʌt/

cut

schneiden

Meaning

to divide or separate with a sharp tool

Example

I cut the paper with scissors.

Ich schnitt das Papier mit einer Schere.

C2 verb /prɪmp/

primp

Glück

Meaning

To spend time making minor adjustments to one's appearance.

Example

She primped in front of the mirror before the party.

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

C2 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

anis

Meaning

Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor

Example

Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.

Anissamen werden oft in traditionellen Desserts und Tees verwendet.

C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

Heiligenschein

Meaning

A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.

Example

The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.

Das Gemälde zeigte den Heiligen mit einer Aureole um seinen Kopf.

C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

aufwirbeln, ärgern

Meaning

to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone

Example

The wind ruffled her hair.

Der Wind zerzauste ihre Haare.

C1 noun /ˌmjuːnɪsɪˈpæləti/

municipality

Gemeinde

Meaning

a city or town that has its own local government

Example

The municipality is planning to build a new library.

Die Gemeinde plant, eine neue Bibliothek zu bauen.

C1 verb /riˈdʒɔɪn/

rejoin

wieder beitreten

Meaning

to join again or return to a group, place, or activity

Example

After a short break, she decided to rejoin the team.

Nach einer kurzen Pause entschloss sie sich, dem Team wieder beizutreten.

B1 adjective /ˈsɪvəl/

civil

zivil

Meaning

Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.

Example

They settled the matter through civil discussion.

Sie haben die Angelegenheit durch eine zivile Diskussion geklärt.

C2 verb /ɪˈvɪns/

evince

demonstrieren

Meaning

to show or demonstrate clearly

Example

She evinced her interest in the project through active participation.

Sie zeigte ihr Interesse an dem Projekt durch aktive Teilnahme.

B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

anwalt

Meaning

a person who practices law; a lawyer

Example

She hired an attorney to represent her in court.

Sie hat einen Anwalt engagiert, um sie vor Gericht zu vertreten.

B1 adjective /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/

left-handed

Linkshänder

Meaning

Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.

Example

She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.

Sie ist Linkshänderin und schreibt wunderschön mit der linken Hand.

B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

Ausdauer

Meaning

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

Example

Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.

Marathonläufer brauchen große Ausdauer, um das Rennen zu beenden.

B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

tödlich; tödlich; gefährlich

Meaning

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

Example

The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.

Das tödliche Gift tötete die Pflanze sofort.

A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

Henne

Meaning

female chicken

Example

The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.

Die Henne legte frische Eier im Nest.

B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

agrarisch

Meaning

Connected with farming.

Example

Agricultural advancements enhance food security.

Agrarische Fortschritte verbessern die Ernährungssicherheit.

B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

absteigend

Meaning

Moving downward; going down or descending.

Example

The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.

Der Fluss folgte einem absteigenden Verlauf in Richtung des Tals.

A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

Kleidung

Meaning

items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively

Example

Warm clothing is essential in winter.

Warme Kleidung ist im Winter unerlässlich.

C1 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

leicht erregbar, übel oder angewidert

Meaning

easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted

Example

She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.

Sie fühlte sich übel, als sie Blut sah.

C2 noun /ˈhɔːrs.liːt͡ʃ/

Horse-leach

Pferdeblutegel

Meaning

a large species of leech that was traditionally used in veterinary medicine

Example

The veterinarian explained that horse-leach was once commonly used to treat horses.

Der Tierarzt erklärte, dass der Pferdeblutegel früher häufig verwendet wurde, um Pferde zu behandeln.

C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

hartnäckig

Meaning

Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.

Example

Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.

Ihr hartnäckiger Geist half ihr, Schwierigkeiten zu überwinden.

B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

zensieren

Meaning

to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this

Example

The government tried to censor the controversial film.

Die Regierung versuchte, den umstrittenen Film zu zensieren.

B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

äußerlich

Meaning

in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance

Example

The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.

Das Gebäude erschien äußerlich modern, aber innen war es ziemlich altmodisch.

B1 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/

verwandeln

Meaning

to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another

Example

The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.

Die Raupe wird sich in einen Schmetterling verwandeln.