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C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

tightfisted

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend money; stingy
Example
He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.
Er ist so geizig, dass er sich weigert, in Restaurants Trinkgeld zu geben.
A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

zehn
Meaning
the number following nine and preceding eleven
Example
I have ten apples in the basket.
Ich habe zehn Äpfel im Korb.
A1 verb /ˈtrævəl/

travel

reisen
Meaning
to make a journey, typically to a distant or unfamiliar place
Example
I love to travel around the world and explore new cultures.
Ich liebe es, um die Welt zu reisen und neue Kulturen zu entdecken.
B1 verb /ter/

tear

reißen
Meaning
to pull apart or damage by force; to rip
Example
Be careful not to tear the paper.
Sei vorsichtig, das Papier nicht zu reißen.
B2 noun (plural) /ˈtæk.tɪks/

tactics

Taktiken
Meaning
specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition
Example
The team changed their tactics to win the game.
Das Team änderte seine Taktiken, um das Spiel zu gewinnen.
C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

denkbar
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe
Example
It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.
Es ist schwer zu glauben, dass ein solches Ergebnis überhaupt denkbar ist.
C1 noun /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

Tarantel
Meaning
A large hairy spider found in warm regions.
Example
The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.
Die Tarantel kroch über den Wüstensand.
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 /tɒnˈsɔːriəl/

tonsorial

barbierbezogen
Meaning
relating to barbers or hairdressing
Example
The town's new barber offered a wide range of tonsorial services.
Der neue Friseur der Stadt bot eine breite Palette an tonsorialen Dienstleistungen an.
B1 verb /tɛmpt/

tempt

verführen
Meaning
to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise
Example
The smell of fresh bread tempted him to enter the bakery.
Der Duft von frischem Brot verführte ihn, die Bäckerei zu betreten.
B1 noun /ˈtɛmpəl/

temple

Tempel
Meaning
a building used for the worship of a god or gods
Example
They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India.
Sie besuchten einen alten Tempel während ihrer Reise nach Indien.
C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

kleiner Turm auf einer größeren Festung oder einem Gebäude
Meaning
A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.
Example
The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.
Die Burg wurde von Soldaten bewacht, die im Turm stationiert waren.
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.
C1 noun ˈθɜː.məl stres

thermal stress

thermischer Stress
Meaning
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
Example
High thermal stress affects plant growth.
Hoher thermischer Stress beeinträchtigt das Pflanzenwachstum.
A1 noun /ˈθaʊzənd/

thousand

tausend
Meaning
the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000
Example
There were a thousand people at the concert.
Es waren tausend Menschen auf dem Konzert.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪərləs/

tireless

unermüdlich
Meaning
Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.
Example
She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.
Sie arbeitete unermüdlich, um das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
C1 noun /ˈtrænsfərəns/

transference

Übertragung
Meaning
The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.
Example
The transference of knowledge is essential in education.
Die Übertragung von Wissen ist in der Bildung entscheidend.
C2 adjective /ˌtɔːtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

tautological

tautologisch
Meaning
expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant
Example
Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological.
'Gratis Geschenk' zu sagen gilt als tautologisch.
C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

waghalsig
Meaning
Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.
Example
It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.
Es war eine waghalsige Entscheidung, den Fluss während des Sturms zu überqueren.
B2 noun /ˈtrɒli/

Troly

Trolley
Meaning
an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street
Example
The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes.
Der Trolley fährt alle fünfzehn Minuten durch das Stadtzentrum.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.fəl/

Trustful

vertrauensvoll; der vertrauen schenkt oder zeigt Vertrauen
Meaning
having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting
Example
She was too trustful and believed everything he said.
Sie war zu vertrauensvoll und glaubte alles, was er sagte.
C1 noun /ˈtɪt.bɪt/

Titbit

ein kleines Stück schmackhaftes Essen; ein kleines interessantes Stück Information
Meaning
a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information
Example
She served delicious titbits at the party.
Sie servierte köstliche Häppchen auf der Party.
B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

stoppen
Meaning
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
Example
He timed the race with a stopwatch.
Er stoppte das Rennen mit einer Stoppuhr.
C2 verb /tæmp/

tamp

stampfen
Meaning
to press down tightly by packing
Example
He tamped the soil around the plant to secure it.
Er stampfte den Boden um die Pflanze, um sie zu sichern.
A1 noun /tuː/

two

zwei
Meaning
the number following one
Example
She has two children.
Sie hat zwei Kinder.
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.
B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

Territorium
Meaning
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
Example
The king expanded his territory.
Der König erweiterte sein Territorium.
C2 noun /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.ləns/

truculence

Aggressivität
Meaning
Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.
Example
His speech was full of truculence and threats.
Seine Rede war voller Aggressivität und Drohungen.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

Terminologie
Meaning
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
Example
Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.
Medizinische Terminologie kann für neue Studenten schwer verständlich sein.
A2 noun /ˈtæk.si kæb/

Taxi cab

taxi
Meaning
A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities
Example
We took a taxi cab to the restaurant.
Wir nahmen ein Taxi zum Restaurant.
B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

schmelzen
Meaning
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
Example
The ice began to thaw in the sun.
Das Eis begann in der Sonne zu schmelzen.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈtaɪmwɔːrn/

timeworn

abgenutzt durch die Zeit
Meaning
Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.
Example
The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia.
Das abgenutzte Haus trug ein Gefühl von Geschichte und Nostalgie.
C1 adjective /təˈrɛstriəl/

terrestrial

erdgebunden
Meaning
Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.
Example
Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land.
Menschen sind erdgebundene Wesen, die auf dem Land leben.
C2 noun /ˈtɒksɪn/

tocsin

Alarmglocke
Meaning
an alarm bell or signal; a warning that something bad is about to happen
Example
The data breach sounded a tocsin for stricter security.
Der Datenleck war ein Alarmglocke für strengere Sicherheitsvorkehrungen.
A1 pronoun /ðoʊz/

those

jene
Meaning
used to refer to people or things that are far away or distant in space, time, or thought
Example
Those are the shoes I want.
Jene sind die Schuhe, die ich möchte.
C1 noun /tɪˈmɪdəti/

timidity

Scheu
Meaning
lack of courage or self-confidence
Example
His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.
Seine Scheu hielt ihn davon ab, während des Treffens zu sprechen.
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

starker Strom; Stromschnelle
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
Der starke Regen schuf einen Strom von Wasser, der den Berg hinabfloss.
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

Tyrannei
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
Das Volk erhob sich gegen die Tyrannei ihres Herrschers.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

Endstation
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
Der Zug kam nach einer langen Reise schließlich am Terminus an.
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

quälend
Meaning
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
Example
The journey through the desert was long and torturous.
Die Reise durch die Wüste war lang und qualvoll.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

tigressin
Meaning
an adult female tiger
Example
The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.
Die mächtige Tigressin jagte lautlos durch den Dschungel.
A2 verb /triːt/

treat

behandeln
Meaning
to behave toward someone or something in a particular way
Example
The doctor treated me with great care during my recovery.
Der Arzt behandelte mich während meiner Genesung mit großer Sorgfalt.
C1 verb /trænˈspaɪər/

transpire

geschehen
Meaning
to occur, happen, or become known
Example
It transpired that he had lied about his age.
Es stellte sich heraus, dass er über sein Alter gelogen hatte.
B2 noun /θred/

thread

Faden
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
Sie benutzte einen roten Faden, um den gerissenen Knopf wieder anzunähen.
A2 noun /ˈtaʊ.əl/

Towel

Handtuch
Meaning
a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying
Example
She wrapped herself in a soft towel after the shower.
Sie wickelte sich nach der Dusche in ein weiches Handtuch.
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.
B1 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

tabak
Meaning
a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars
Example
He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.
Er hörte auf, Tabak zu rauchen, nachdem er gesundheitliche Probleme hatte.
C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

scharfer Schmerz
Meaning
a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang
Example
He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.
Er fühlte einen scharfen Schmerz der Schuld, nachdem er seinen Freund belogen hatte.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːmɪd/

tumid

geschwollen, aufgebläht oder pompös im Stil
Meaning
Swollen, enlarged, or pompous in style.
Example
His tumid prose was difficult to read.
Seine geschwollene Prosa war schwer zu lesen.
B1 noun /tiːn/

teen

Teenager
Meaning
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
Example
He's a teenager who loves sports.
Er ist ein Teenager, der Sport liebt.
B1 noun ˈtɑː.ɡɪt

target

Ziel
Meaning
An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack or focus of attention.
Example
Achieving energy targets is critical for global progress.
Das Erreichen von Energiezielen ist entscheidend für den globalen Fortschritt.
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocrasy

Theokratie
Meaning
Government or rule by religious leaders or clergy.
Example
Theocrasy often merges religious authority with political power.
Theokratie vereint oft religiöse Autorität mit politischer Macht.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/

temporarily

vorübergehend
Meaning
for a limited time; not permanently
Example
The road is closed temporarily for repairs.
Die Straße ist vorübergehend wegen Reparaturen gesperrt.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

aggressiv
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
Sie wurde aggressiv, als ihre Ideen herausgefordert wurden.
A2 noun /ˈtæksi/

taxi

Taxi
Meaning
A car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment of a fare.
Example
We hailed a taxi to get to the airport.
Wir nahmen ein Taxi, um zum Flughafen zu gelangen.
C2 verb /trəˈdjuːs/

traduce

verleumden
Meaning
To speak badly of someone or tell lies to damage their reputation.
Example
He was furious when he found out that his rivals had traduced him.
Er war wütend, als er herausfand, dass seine Rivalen ihn verleumdet hatten.
B1 adjective /trɪˈmendəs/

Tremendous

enorm; gewaltig; außergewöhnlich
Meaning
extremely large, great, or intense; extraordinary
Example
She made tremendous progress in her studies.
Sie machte enorme Fortschritte in ihrem Studium.
B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

bedrohlich; einschüchternd
Meaning
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
Example
The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.
Die dunklen Wolken sahen bedrohlich aus vor dem Sturm.
C1 verb /trænsˈɡrɛs/

transgress

überschreiten
Meaning
to go beyond the limits of a moral law, command, or boundary; to sin
Example
He apologized after realizing he had transgressed the community's rules.
Er entschuldigte sich, nachdem er erkannt hatte, dass er die Regeln der Gemeinschaft transgressiert hatte.
B2 adverb /ˌðɛərˈbaɪ/

Thereby

dadurch;
Meaning
as a result of that; by that means
Example
He worked hard and thereby achieved success.
Er hat hart gearbeitet und dadurch Erfolg gehabt.
C1 noun /ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/

trepidation

Bedenken
Meaning
a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
Example
She opened the letter with some trepidation.
Sie öffnete den Brief mit ein wenig Bedenken.
B2 verb /tæp/

tap

klopfen
Meaning
to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound
Example
He tapped on the door to get her attention.
Er klopfte an die Tür, um ihre Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrpɪtuːd/

turpitude

Verderbtheit
Meaning
depraved or wicked behavior or character
Example
The judge condemned the criminal’s act of moral turpitude.
Der Richter verurteilte die Handlung des moralischen Verderbens des Kriminellen.
C2 noun /ˈtraɪdənt/

trident

Dreizack
Meaning
A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.
Example
The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.
Die Statue von Poseidon hält einen mächtigen Dreizack.
C2 noun /trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

triplicity

Triplicität
Meaning
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
Example
The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.
Das Design zeigt eine Triplicität von Formen, die harmonisch kombiniert sind.
C2 noun /θroʊz/

throes

intensive Qual
Meaning
intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something
Example
The country was in the throes of a political crisis.
Das Land war in den intensiven Qualen einer politischen Krise.
B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

pokal
Meaning
An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
Example
She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.
Sie zeigte stolz den Pokal, den sie im Wettbewerb gewonnen hatte.
B1 noun /trʌŋk/

Trunk

Kofferraum
Meaning
a large box or chest, typically used for storage or travel
Example
She packed her clothes in the trunk.
Sie packte ihre Kleidung in den Kofferraum.
B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

tendenz
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
Sie hat die Tendenz, zu spät zu den Besprechungen zu kommen.
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 ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

troposphäre
Meaning
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.
Example
The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.
Die Troposphäre ist der Ort, an dem Wetterphänomene auftreten.
A2 noun /tent/

Tent

zelt
Meaning
a portable shelter made of cloth or canvas; military accommodation
Example
The soldiers set up their tent in the military camp.
Die Soldaten haben ihr Zelt im Militärlager aufgebaut.
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

ein leichter Hauch von Farbe oder Geschmack
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
Ihre Stimme war von Traurigkeit getönt.
C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

stürzen
Meaning
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
Example
The earthquake caused the old building to topple.
Das Erdbeben hat das alte Gebäude zum Umstürzen gebracht.
B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

Trauma
Meaning
a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock
Example
The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.
Der Unfall hinterließ bei ihr ein dauerhaftes emotionales Trauma.
C1 noun /ˈtrævɪsti/

travesty

Travestie
Meaning
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
Example
The trial was a travesty of justice.
Der Prozess war eine Travestie der Justiz.
B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

Tarte
Meaning
A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.
Example
She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.
Sie servierte zum Nachtisch eine köstliche Apfeltarte.
C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

anbinden
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
Der Bauer band die Ziege an einen Pfosten.
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.
A1 preposition /θruː/

through

durch
Meaning
moving in one side and out the other side of something
Example
The train passed through the tunnel.
Der Zug fuhr durch den Tunnel.
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.
A1 adverb /tuː/

too

zu viel
Meaning
to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible
Example
She is too tired to continue working.
Sie ist zu müde, um weiterzuarbeiten.
C1 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

Toleranz
Meaning
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
Example
The government promoted religious toleration.
Die Regierung förderte religiöse Toleranz.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

Tyrann
Meaning
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
Example
The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.
Die Leute rebellierten gegen den grausamen Tyrannen.
B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

therapeutisch
Meaning
Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Example
Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.
Meditation ist sehr therapeutisch für das geistige Wohlbefinden.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪtjələr/

titular

titular
Meaning
holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work
Example
She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.
Sie ist die Titularvorsitzende des Komitees, aber die Entscheidungen werden vom Koordinator getroffen.
B1 noun /ˈtiː.pɒt/

Tea-pot

teekanne
Meaning
a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea
Example
She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea.
Sie goss heißes Wasser in die Teekanne, um Tee zu machen.
C2 noun, adjective /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

tatterdemalion

Person in zerlumpter Kleidung
Meaning
A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.
Example
A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food.
Ein Tatterdemalion wanderte auf der Suche nach Essen durch die Straßen.
C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

thermokline
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
Die Thermokline trennt warmes Oberflächenwasser von kaltem Tiefenwasser.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛrəbli/

terribly

schrecklich
Meaning
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
Example
He felt terribly sad after hearing the news.
Er fühlte sich schrecklich traurig, nachdem er die Nachricht gehört hatte.
C1 verb θwɔːt

thwart

vereiteln
Meaning
Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.
Example
His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.
Seine Bemühungen, den Vorschlag zu vereiteln, waren erfolglos.
A1 noun /tiː/

Tea

Tee
Meaning
a hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves
Example
We drink tea every morning at breakfast.
Wir trinken jeden Morgen Tee zum Frühstück.
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.
C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

durchqueren
Meaning
To travel across or through something.
Example
They traversed the desert on camels.
Sie durchquerten die Wüste auf Kamelen.
A2 verb /tʌtʃ/

touch

berühren
Meaning
to put your hand or finger on something; to make physical contact
Example
Please don't touch the wet paint.
Bitte berühren Sie nicht die nasse Farbe.
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.
B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

Zartheit
Meaning
gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged
Example
The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.
Die Mutter zeigte große Zartheit, als sie sich um ihr krankes Kind kümmerte.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

Kurkuma-Pulver
Meaning
ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties
Example
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.
Fügen Sie eine Prise Kurkuma-Pulver zum Curry hinzu, um Farbe und Geschmack zu verleihen.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

ermüdend; langweilig
Meaning
causing weariness or boredom; tedious
Example
The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.
Die lange Vorlesung war ermüdend und wiederholend.
A1 article /ðə/

the

der/die/das
Meaning
used to specify a noun as something already mentioned or known
Example
The sun rises in the east.
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf.
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.
C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

Tirade
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
Der Manager hielt eine Tirade über schlechte Leistung.
B2 noun ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

vorübergehende Siedlungen
Meaning
Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.
Example
Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.
Vorübergehende Siedlungen werden die Mondexploration unterstützen.
A1 preposition /tuː/

to

zu
Meaning
used for expressing motion or direction
Example
She is going to the market.
Sie geht zum Markt.
B1 adjective /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

typical

mit den üblichen Eigenschaften einer bestimmten Art von Person oder Ding
Meaning
having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing
Example
It was a typical summer day, hot and humid.
Es war ein typischer Sommertag, heiß und feucht.
A2 noun /toʊ/

Toe

Zehe
Meaning
any of the five digits at the end of the human foot
Example
She stubbed her toe on the chair leg.
Sie hat ihren Zeh an der Stuhlbeine gestoßen.
B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

Tablet
Meaning
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
Example
She took a tablet to relieve her headache.
Sie nahm eine Tablette, um ihre Kopfschmerzen zu lindern.
A2 pronoun /ðəmˈsɛlvz/

themselves

selbst
Meaning
used to emphasize the subject of the sentence or to refer to the subject doing something to itself
Example
They fixed the problem themselves.
Sie haben das Problem selbst gelöst.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪləri/

tutelary

schutzgöttlich
Meaning
Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.
Example
Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens.
Athene wurde als die schützende Göttin von Athen angesehen.
C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

drosseln/geschwindigkeit kontrollieren
Meaning
To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.
Example
The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.
Der Fahrer drosselte den Motor, um das Auto zu verlangsamen.
C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

dreifach, hoher Ton
Meaning
triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music
Example
The company's profits trebled in just two years.
Der Gewinn des Unternehmens hat sich in nur zwei Jahren verdoppelt.
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.
C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

kleine Korrektur oder Verbesserung
Meaning
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
Example
The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.
Der Künstler gab der Malerei einen schnellen Touch-up.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

Donner
Meaning
the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound
Example
We heard thunder rolling across the sky.
Wir hörten das Donnern über den Himmel rollen.