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A1 noun /ˈtiː.tʃər/

Teacher

Lehrer
Meaning
a person who teaches students in a school or other educational institution
Example
The teacher explained the math problem clearly to the students.
Der Lehrer erklärte den Mathematikproblem klar den Schülern.
A2 noun /ˈtrʌb.əl/

Trouble

Problem; Schwierigkeit
Meaning
difficulty or problems; effort or exertion made to do something
Example
The car broke down and caused a lot of trouble for the family.
Das Auto ging kaputt und verursachte viele Probleme für die Familie.
B2 noun /θɛft/

theft

diebstahl
Meaning
the action or crime of stealing
Example
The theft of his wallet was reported to the police.
Der Diebstahl seiner Brieftasche wurde der Polizei gemeldet.
B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

theoretisch
Meaning
Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.
Example
The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.
Die Idee bleibt größtenteils theoretisch ohne reale Beweise.
B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

tribal
Meaning
relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people
Example
The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.
Die tribale Gemeinschaft hat ihre Kultur über Jahrhunderte bewahrt.
C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

titanisch
Meaning
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
Example
The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.
Das Unternehmen unternahm titanische Anstrengungen, um in neue Märkte zu expandieren.
B2 adjective /ˈtæn.dʒɪ.bəl/

tangible

greifbar
Meaning
Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.
Example
The benefits of exercise are tangible and measurable.
Die Vorteile von Bewegung sind greifbar und messbar.
A2 noun /taɪər/

tire

Reifen
Meaning
a rubber covering around a wheel
Example
The car’s tire burst on the highway.
Der Reifen des Autos platzte auf der Autobahn.
C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

herumbasteln
Meaning
to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly
Example
He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.
Er mag es, mit alten Radios in seiner Garage zu basteln.
C1 verb /tiːm/

teem

wimmeln
Meaning
to be full of or swarming with
Example
The forest teems with wildlife.
Der Wald wimmelt von Wildtieren.
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.zətˈlæn.tɪk/

transatlantic

den Atlantischen Ozean überqueren
Meaning
crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean
Example
They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London.
Sie nahmen einen transatlantischen Flug von New York nach London.
C2 adjective /trænzˈmɪsəbl/

transmissible

übertragbar
Meaning
able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another
Example
COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease.
COVID-19 ist eine hochübertragbare Krankheit.
C1 verb /ˈtrɪkl̩/

trickle

trickeln
Meaning
To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.
Example
Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.
Nach dem starken Regen begann Wasser langsam die Wand herunter zu trickeln.
C1 noun /trɔːf/

trough

Tränkebecken, Tiefpunkt
Meaning
A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.
Example
The cows drank water from the wooden trough.
Die Kühe tranken Wasser aus der Holztränke.
B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

Mieter
Meaning
a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else
Example
The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.
Der Vermieter traf sich mit dem neuen Mieter, um den Mietvertrag zu unterschreiben.
C2 verb /traɪˈsɛkt/

trisect

in drei Teile teilen
Meaning
To divide into three parts.
Example
The teacher asked the students to trisect the line segment.
Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, das Liniensegment in drei Teile zu teilen.
B2 noun /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

Techniker
Meaning
a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job
Example
The technician repaired the computer within an hour.
Der Techniker reparierte den Computer innerhalb einer Stunde.
C2 noun /tiːˈtoʊtəlɪzəm/

teetotalism

Vollständige Abstinenz von Alkohol
Meaning
the practice or principle of abstaining completely from alcoholic drinks
Example
He practiced teetotalism throughout his life.
Er praktizierte Teetotalismus sein ganzes Leben lang.
B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

Verkehr
Meaning
Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.
Example
The city is investing in a new transit system.
Die Stadt investiert in ein neues Verkehrssystem.
C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

Torpedo
Meaning
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
Example
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
Das U-Boot feuerte einen Torpedo auf das feindliche Schiff.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ər/

tanner

gerber
Meaning
A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.
Example
The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather.
Der Gerber arbeitete lange Stunden, um feines Leder zu produzieren.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈʌv/

Thereof

davon
Meaning
of that; from that
Example
The contract and all amendments thereof must be signed.
Der Vertrag und alle Änderungen davon müssen unterschrieben werden.
B2 noun /truːp/

Troop

Truppe
Meaning
a group of soldiers; military personnel organized as a unit
Example
The troop marched in formation across the parade ground.
Die Truppe marschierte in Formation über das Paradefeld.
A1 noun /tɒp/

top

Spitze
Meaning
the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something
Example
The book is on the top shelf.
Das Buch ist auf dem obersten Regal.
A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

Drehung; Wende; Gelegenheit;
Meaning
an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something
Example
It's your turn to speak at the meeting.
Es ist dein Turn, beim Treffen zu sprechen.
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

tamarinde
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
Tamarinde wird in der asiatischen und nahöstlichen Küche aufgrund seines säuerlichen Geschmacks häufig verwendet.
A1 noun /taɪm/

time

Zeit
Meaning
a measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues
Example
I don’t have enough time to finish the project.
Ich habe nicht genug Zeit, um das Projekt zu beenden.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrki/

turkey

Truthahn (ein großer Vogel)
Meaning
a large bird native to North America, often eaten at special occasions like Thanksgiving; also the meat of this bird.
Example
We roasted a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
Wir haben einen Truthahn für das Thanksgiving-Dinner gebraten.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪnɪti/

trinity

dreifaltigkeit
Meaning
a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Example
The museum’s exhibit focused on a trinity of themes: memory, identity, and power.
Die Ausstellung im Museum konzentrierte sich auf eine Dreifaltigkeit von Themen: Erinnerung, Identität und Macht.
B1 verb /trænsˈleɪt/

translate

übersetzen
Meaning
to express words or text in another language
Example
She can translate five languages.
Sie kann fünf Sprachen übersetzen.
B1 noun /tʌn/

ton

Tonne
Meaning
A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (US) or 1,000 kilograms (metric); a large amount of something
Example
The truck carried a ton of apples to the market.
Der LKW transportierte eine Tonne Äpfel zum Markt.
A2 noun tuːlz

Tools

Werkzeuge
Meaning
A device or implement used to carry out a particular function.
Example
You can use online tools like FamilySearch to create a family tree.
Sie können Online-Werkzeuge wie FamilySearch verwenden, um einen Stammbaum zu erstellen.
C1 noun /tiː ˈstreɪnər/

Tea-strainer

Teesieb
Meaning
a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea
Example
I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups.
Ich benutze immer ein Teesieb, wenn ich Tee in Tassen gieße.
A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

Gedanken
Meaning
An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.
Example
Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.
Konzentriere deine Gedanken auf positive Ergebnisse.
A1 adverb /təˈdeɪ/

Today

heute
Meaning
on this day; at the present time
Example
Today is a beautiful day for a walk.
Heute ist ein schöner Tag für einen Spaziergang.
B2 adjective /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

tranquil

ruhig
Meaning
Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.
Example
A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.
Eine ruhige Umgebung fördert Entspannung und Konzentration.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

erträglich; akzeptabel, aber nicht ideal
Meaning
able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal
Example
The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.
Die Hitze war am Nachmittag kaum erträglich.
B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

Teleskop
Meaning
An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.
Example
The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.
Der Astronom benutzte ein Teleskop, um die entfernten Planeten zu beobachten.
C1 noun /trækt/

tract

Gebiet
Meaning
an area of land; a system of organs in the body; a written pamphlet
Example
The forest tract was preserved as a wildlife sanctuary.
Das Waldgebiet wurde als Wildtierschutzgebiet erhalten.
B1 adverb /ˈðɛərˌfɔr/

Therefore

deshalb
Meaning
for that reason; consequently
Example
It was raining, therefore we stayed inside.
Es regnete, deshalb blieben wir drinnen.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪŋ/

Turning

Abzweigung; Seitenstraße
Meaning
a place where a road branches off from another; a side road
Example
Take the first turning on the left.
Biegen Sie an der ersten Abzweigung links ab.
C1 noun /teɪnt/

Taint

Fleck; Makel; Korruption oder Kontamination
Meaning
a stain or mark that spoils something; corruption or contamination
Example
The scandal left a permanent taint on his reputation.
Der Skandal hinterließ einen permanenten Fleck auf seinem Ruf.
B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

transparenz
Meaning
The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.
Example
Transparency fosters trust in governance.
Transparenz fördert das Vertrauen in die Verwaltung.
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

scheu; ängstlich
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
Sie war zu scheu, um in der Öffentlichkeit zu sprechen.
B2 noun /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

Symbol / Jeton
Meaning
A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.
Example
She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.
Sie gab ihm ein kleines Geschenk als ein Token der Dankbarkeit.
B2 noun /treɪt/

Trait

Eigenschaft
Meaning
a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature
Example
Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.
Geduld ist eine wichtige Eigenschaft für jeden, der mit Kindern arbeitet.
C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

tendenziös
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
Der Artikel wurde für seinen tendenziösen Ton kritisiert.
C1 noun ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən

tribulation

Prüfung
Meaning
A difficult time or suffering experience
Example
He endured many tribulations in his early years.
Er hat viele Prüfungen in seinen frühen Jahren durchgemacht.
A1 adverb /təˈnaɪt/

Tonight

heute Abend
Meaning
during the night of today; this evening
Example
Tonight we are going to watch a movie.
Heute Abend schauen wir einen Film.
B2 adverb /ˈθʌrəli/

Thoroughly

gründlich; vollständig;
Meaning
completely; entirely; in a thorough manner
Example
She thoroughly cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.
Sie hat das ganze Haus gründlich gereinigt, bevor die Gäste ankamen.
A2 noun /ˈtʊərɪst/

tourist

Tourist
Meaning
a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure
Example
The city attracts many tourists every year.
Die Stadt zieht jedes Jahr viele Touristen an.
C1 adjective /tjuːˈmʌltʃuəs/

tumultuous

sturmt
Meaning
Characterized by disorder, noisy excitement, or emotional agitation.
Example
They had a tumultuous relationship full of ups and downs.
Sie hatten eine stürmische Beziehung voller Höhen und Tiefen.
C1 verb /θræʃ/

thrash

verprügeln
Meaning
to beat someone or something violently; to move wildly or violently
Example
The angry man threatened to thrash his opponent.
Der wütende Mann drohte, seinen Gegner zu verprügeln.
B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

Therapie
Meaning
Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.
Example
Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.
Gentherapie bietet Hoffnung für genetische Störungen.
A1 verb /θæŋk/

Thank

danken
Meaning
to express gratitude or appreciation to someone
Example
She thanked her teacher for the extra help.
Sie dankte ihrem Lehrer für die zusätzliche Hilfe.
B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

Tulpe
Meaning
a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals
Example
The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Die rote Tulpe blühte wunderschön im Garten.
C2 verb /ˈtɪpəl/

tipple

trinken
Meaning
to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts
Example
He likes to tipple at the local pub after work.
Er trinkt gerne im lokalen Pub nach der Arbeit.
A2 noun /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

teaching

Lehren
Meaning
the profession or practice of teaching
Example
Teaching is a noble profession.
Lehren ist ein edler Beruf.
C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

eine kleine Süßwasserschildkröte
Meaning
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
Example
The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.
Die Terrapin kroch langsam in den Teich.
B1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərɛri/

temporary

vorübergehend
Meaning
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
Example
She found a temporary job during the summer break.
Sie fand einen temporären Job während der Sommerferien.
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.
B2 noun /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

thanksgiving

Erntedankfest
Meaning
an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal
Example
We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family.
Wir haben das Erntedankfest-Dinner mit unserer Familie verbracht.
C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

Telefonie
Meaning
the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone
Example
Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.
Moderne Telefonie hat sich weiterentwickelt, um internetbasierte Anrufe einzubeziehen.
A2 verb /teɪk ɒf/

take off

abheben; entfernen
Meaning
to remove something; to leave the ground and begin flying (airplane); to suddenly become successful or popular
Example
The airplane will take off in ten minutes.
Das Flugzeug wird in zehn Minuten abheben.
C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

Theologe
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
Theologen debattieren oft über komplexe Fragen des Glaubens und der Moral.
A2 preposition /tɪl/

till

bis
Meaning
up to the time of; until
Example
She waited till midnight for his call.
Sie wartete bis Mitternacht auf seinen Anruf.
B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

Forelle
Meaning
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
Example
Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.
Regenbogenforelle ist bei Sportanglern zum Angeln sehr beliebt.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

toxisch; schädlich oder unangenehm
Meaning
poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant
Example
The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
Die Fabrik setzte giftige Chemikalien in den Fluss frei.
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

Menge
Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
Touristen strömten während des Festivals die Straßen entlang.
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.
B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

hart arbeiten
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Die Bauern toil auf den Feldern von der Morgendämmerung bis zum Abenddämmerung.
B1 noun /tɑːsk/

task

Aufgabe
Meaning
a piece of work or duty to be done
Example
He completed the task before the deadline.
Er hat die Aufgabe vor der Frist erledigt.
C2 noun /ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒi/

teleology

Teleologie
Meaning
the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause
Example
Aristotle is often associated with the concept of teleology in philosophy.
Aristoteles wird oft mit dem Konzept der Teleologie in der Philosophie in Verbindung gebracht.
C2 adjective /trænsˈfjuːzəbl̩/

transfusible

transfusionsfähig
Meaning
capable of being transfused, especially referring to blood or fluids
Example
Only transfusible blood types are used in the hospital.
Nur transfusionsfähige Blutgruppen werden im Krankenhaus verwendet.
C2 noun /ˈtrʌmpəri/

trumpery

wertloser Unsinn oder auffällige, aber wertlose Dinge
Meaning
worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things
Example
The speech was full of political trumpery.
Die Rede war voller politischer Alberei.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

vorübergehend
Meaning
Not permanent; temporary.
Example
The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.
Die vorübergehende Natur des Ruhms macht es schwierig, ihn aufrechtzuerhalten.
B2 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

traditional economy

traditionelle Wirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system based on customs and traditions, often involving barter trade.
Example
Tribes still practice a traditional economy based on barter trade.
Stämme praktizieren immer noch eine traditionelle Wirtschaft, die auf Tauschhandel basiert.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pər.ə.mənt/

Temperament

Temperament; Gemüt; natürliche Veranlagung
Meaning
a person's natural disposition or mood; characteristic behavior patterns
Example
She has a calm temperament that helps her handle stress well.
Sie hat ein ruhiges Temperament, das ihr hilft, Stress gut zu bewältigen.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

geschmackvoll; stilvoll; mit gutem Geschmack
Meaning
showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty
Example
She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.
Sie hat ihr Haus auf eine sehr geschmackvolle Weise dekoriert.
C2 noun /ˈtæmbər/ or /ˈtɪmbər/

timbre

Klangfarbe
Meaning
The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.
Example
Her voice had a warm timbre that soothed the audience.
Ihre Stimme hatte eine warme Klangfarbe, die das Publikum beruhigte.
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪər/

triumvir

Triumvir
Meaning
One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.
Example
Caesar was a triumvir in the first Roman triumvirate.
Caesar war ein Triumvir im ersten römischen Triumvirat.
A1 verb /treɪn/

Train

trainieren
Meaning
to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity
Example
Athletes train hard for the Olympics.
Die Athleten trainieren hart für die Olympischen Spiele.
C2 verb /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

temporize

aufschieben
Meaning
To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.
Example
The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.
Der Politiker schob auf, als er nach dem umstrittenen Thema gefragt wurde.
A1 noun /ˈtɔɪlət/

toilet

toilette
Meaning
a fixture used for the disposal of human waste
Example
The public toilet was clean and well maintained.
Die öffentliche Toilette war sauber und gut gepflegt.
B1 noun /treɪd/

trade

handel
Meaning
The action of buying and selling goods and services.
Example
Trade agreements foster economic development.
Handelsabkommen fördern die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung.
B2 noun /ˈtjuːmər/

tumor

Tumor
Meaning
an abnormal mass of tissue caused by excessive cell growth
Example
The doctor found a benign tumor during the medical check-up.
Der Arzt fand während der medizinischen Untersuchung einen gutartigen Tumor.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

Mietshaus
Meaning
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
Example
The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.
Die Familie lebte in einem überfüllten Mietshaus in der Stadt.
B2 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

Bankangestellter; Erzähler
Meaning
A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something
Example
The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.
Der Bankangestellte zählte das Bargeld sorgfältig, bevor er es übergab.
B2 verb /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

tolerate

tolerieren
Meaning
to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist
Example
I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.
Ich kann so ein unhöfliches Verhalten in meinem Klassenzimmer nicht tolerieren.
A1 pronoun /ðæt/

that

das
Meaning
used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard
Example
That is my book on the table.
Das ist mein Buch auf dem Tisch.
A1 adverb /təˈɡeðər/

Together

zusammen
Meaning
with each other; in unity; at the same time
Example
We should work together to solve this problem.
Wir sollten zusammenarbeiten, um dieses Problem zu lösen.
B1 noun truː ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃən

true education

wahre Bildung
Meaning
Genuine learning that develops both mind and character.
Example
True education builds a noble and beautiful life.
Wahre Bildung baut ein edles und schönes Leben auf.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪmərəs/

timorous

ängstlich
Meaning
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence
Example
The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question.
Der ängstliche Schüler zögerte, dem Lehrer eine Frage zu stellen.
B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

anziehen
Meaning
to make something more secure or less loose
Example
He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.
Er zog die Schrauben an, um das Regal zu sichern.
C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

transmutieren
Meaning
to change in form, nature, or substance
Example
Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.
Alchemie versuchte, Blei in Gold zu transmutieren.
A1 noun /ˈtɪkɪt/

ticket

Ticket
Meaning
a small piece of paper or card that gives the holder a right to access a service or event
Example
He bought a ticket to the concert.
Er hat ein Ticket für das Konzert gekauft.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

scharf
Meaning
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
Example
Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.
Ihre scharfe Kritik an der Politik ließ keinen Raum für Missverständnisse.
C1 noun /ˈtreɪ.ki.ə/

Trachea

Luftröhre
Meaning
the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; windpipe
Example
The trachea is protected by cartilage rings that keep it open.
Die Luftröhre ist durch Knorpelringe geschützt, die sie offen halten.
C1 noun /trænsˈɡrɛʃən/

transgression

Übertretung, Verstoß
Meaning
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin
Example
The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.
Das Gericht vergab seine erste Übertretung, warnte ihn jedoch, sie nicht zu wiederholen.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/

Tributary

Zufluss
Meaning
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake
Example
The tributary joins the main river near the city.
Der Zufluss mündet in den Hauptfluss nahe der Stadt.
B2 noun /ˈtɒnɪk/

tonic

Tonikum
Meaning
a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy
Example
A glass of lemonade was the perfect tonic on a hot day.
Ein Glas Limonade war das perfekte Tonikum an einem heißen Tag.
A2 noun /ˈtælənt/

talent

Talent
Meaning
natural aptitude or skill
Example
She has a great talent for painting.
Sie hat ein großes Talent für Malerei.
C1 noun ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

tribunal of justice

Gerichtshof
Meaning
A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.
Example
The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly.
Der Gerichtshof begann sofort mit den Anhörungen.
B1 noun /ˈtɛkstbʊk/

textbook

Lehrbuch
Meaning
a book used for studying a subject in school or college
Example
She bought a new biology textbook for her class.
Sie kaufte ein neues Biologiebuch für ihren Kurs.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪmnəs/

trimness

Ordnung
Meaning
the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned
Example
Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place.
Die Ordnung in ihrem Zimmer spiegelte die Gewohnheit wider, alles an seinen Platz zurückzustellen.
B2 adjective /ˈtruːθ.fəl/

Truthful

wahrheitsgemäß
Meaning
telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere
Example
She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.
Sie war immer ehrlich in ihren Antworten während des Interviews.
A2 adjective /tʌf/

tough

zäh
Meaning
strong, durable, and difficult to break or deal with
Example
He had a tough day at work.
Er hatte einen harten Tag bei der Arbeit.
C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

Tabu
Meaning
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
Example
Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.
In einigen Kulturen gilt es als Tabu, über Geld zu sprechen.
B1 preposition /θruːˈaʊt/

throughout

durchgehend
Meaning
in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event
Example
She worked throughout the night.
Sie arbeitete die ganze Nacht.
C2 noun /troʊp/

trope

literarisches Tropus
Meaning
A common or overused theme, idea, or device in literature, film, or speech.
Example
The film avoided the usual superhero tropes.
Der Film vermied die üblichen Superhelden-Tropen.
A2 verb /tʊr/

Tour

touren
Meaning
to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform
Example
The band will tour several cities this summer.
Die Band wird diesen Sommer mehrere Städte touren.
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪtər/

translator

Übersetzer
Meaning
a person or tool that converts words or text from one language into another
Example
The translator helped the tourists understand the guide.
Der Übersetzer half den Touristen, den Führer zu verstehen.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːdri/

tawdry

billig und auffällig, aber von schlechter Qualität
Meaning
cheap and showy but of poor quality
Example
She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily.
Sie trug eine billige und auffällige Halskette, die leicht zerbrach.
B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

Textil
Meaning
a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
Example
Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.
Bangladesch ist berühmt für seine hochwertige Textilindustrie.
B1 noun /twɪn/

twin

Zwilling
Meaning
either of two children born at the same time to the same mother
Example
They have twin girls.
Sie haben Zwillingsmädchen.
B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

Spannung
Meaning
mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
Example
The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.
Die Frist verursachte viel Spannung im Büro.
C2 noun /ˈtɪl.ər/

Tiller

Bauer
Meaning
a person who tills or cultivates land; a farmer
Example
The tiller worked hard in the fields every morning.
Der Bauer arbeitete jeden Morgen hart auf den Feldern.
C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

schwanken
Meaning
to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble
Example
The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.
Das Glas begann, auf dem Rand des Tisches zu schwanken.
B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

Teamkollege
Meaning
a member of the same team
Example
He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.
Er gratulierte seinem Teamkollegen nach dem Tor.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərəl/

temporal

weltlich, zeitlich
Meaning
Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.
Example
The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.
Der Mönch gab seine weltlichen Besitztümer auf, um ein einfaches Leben zu führen.
B1 adjective /θrɪld/

thrilled

begeistert
Meaning
extremely happy or excited
Example
She was thrilled with the surprise party.
Sie war begeistert von der Überraschungsparty.