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B2 noun /ˈtɪmbər/

timber

Holz
Meaning
wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
Example
The house was built entirely from local timber.
Das Haus wurde vollständig aus lokalem Holz gebaut.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

Teilnahme
Meaning
the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity
Example
The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.
Die Teilnahme an der Kundgebung war beeindruckend, mit Tausenden von Menschen, die erschienen.
B2 noun /tækˈseɪʃən/

taxation

Besteuerung
Meaning
The system of imposing and collecting taxes.
Example
Taxation is necessary for funding public services.
Besteuerung ist notwendig, um öffentliche Dienstleistungen zu finanzieren.
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 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.
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.
B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

Oberschenkel
Meaning
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
Example
He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.
Er spürte Schmerzen in seinem rechten Oberschenkel, nachdem er eine Stunde lang gelaufen war.
B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

transformativ
Meaning
Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.
Example
Transformational projects redefine progress.
Transformative Projekte definieren den Fortschritt neu.
B2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

gründlich, ausführlich
Meaning
complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
Example
The report was thorough and well-researched.
Der Bericht war gründlich und gut recherchiert.
B2 adjective /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

Talkative

gesprächig
Meaning
fond of talking; speaking freely and at length
Example
My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything.
Mein gesprächiger Nachbar liebt es, über alles zu plaudern.
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.
B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

tsunami
Meaning
a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
Example
The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.
Der Tsunami verwüstete die Küstenstadt und ließ Tausende von Menschen obdachlos.
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.
B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

Gelände
Meaning
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
Example
The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.
Die Soldaten mussten während der Mission schwieriges Gelände überqueren.
B2 noun /treɪˈniː/

Trainee

Praktikant; Auszubildender
Meaning
a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession; a novice learner
Example
The medical trainee worked long hours to gain practical experience.
Der medizinische Praktikant arbeitete lange Stunden, um praktische Erfahrungen zu sammeln.
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 /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

Strategie; Taktik
Meaning
a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal
Example
The coach used a new tactic to win the game.
Der Trainer verwendete eine neue Taktik, um das Spiel zu gewinnen.
B2 noun θrets

threats

Drohungen
Meaning
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.
Example
Threats to food security are rising globally.
Drohungen gegen die Ernährungssicherheit nehmen weltweit zu.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

Trillion
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
Der Wert des Unternehmens ist auf über eine Billion Dollar gestiegen.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

tropical

tropisch
Meaning
Relating to the tropics; characterized by hot and humid climate.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to many tropical species.
Der Amazonas-Regenwald ist die Heimat vieler tropischer Arten.
B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

zittern
Meaning
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
Example
She began to tremble with fear before speaking.
Sie begann vor Angst zu zittern, bevor sie sprach.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪp/

Turnip

Rübe
Meaning
a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh
Example
We grew turnips in our vegetable garden.
Wir haben Rüben in unserem Gemüsegarten gepflanzt.
B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

tragisch
Meaning
very sad; involving death or extreme suffering
Example
The plane crash was a tragic accident.
Der Flugzeugabsturz war ein tragischer Unfall.
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.
B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

zange
Meaning
a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things
Example
Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.
Benutze die Zange, um die heißen Fleischstücke vom Grill zu nehmen.
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 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

trompete
Meaning
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument
Example
The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.
Der Soldat spielte die Trompete, um die Truppen zu signalisieren.
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.
B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

Huldigung
Meaning
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
Example
They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.
Sie zollten den tapferen Freiheitskämpfern Tribut.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

Turban
Meaning
a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head
Example
The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.
Der Sikh-Mann trug einen bunten Turban.
B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

spuren
Meaning
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
Example
She traced the path of the river on the map.
Sie hat den Flussweg auf der Karte nachgezeichnet.
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

Landung
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
Das Flugzeug machte eine sanfte Landung.
B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

kitzeln
Meaning
to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please
Example
The feather tickles when it touches your skin.
Die Feder kitzelt, wenn sie deine Haut berührt.
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.
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.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

Ruhe
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
Sie genoss die Ruhe auf dem Land nach Jahren in der Stadt.
B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

Wahrhaftigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
Ihre Wahrhaftigkeit in der Untersuchung trug dazu bei, den Fall schnell zu lösen.
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.
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.
B2 noun /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

tornado

tornado
Meaning
a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive
Example
The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.
Der Tornado zerstörte mehrere Häuser im Dorf
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 /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

Zeitblockierung
Meaning
A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.
Example
Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.
Time-blocking hilft, die Produktivität und Effizienz zu verbessern.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

Qual; Leid
Meaning
severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish
Example
The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.
Der Gefangene ertrug jahrelange Qualen in Einzelhaft.
B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

beenden
Meaning
to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
Example
The company decided to terminate his contract.
Das Unternehmen entschied sich, seinen Vertrag zu beenden.
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 verb /θraɪv/

thrive

gedeihen
Meaning
to grow, develop, or be successful
Example
Small businesses can thrive with proper support.
Kleine Unternehmen können mit der richtigen Unterstützung gedeihen.
B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

territorial
Meaning
Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
Example
The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.
Die beiden Länder hatten einen territorialen Streit um die Insel.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

dornig; schwierig
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
Das dornige Thema der Haushaltskürzungen erfordert sorgfältige Überlegungen.
B2 noun /ˈtɒl.ər.əns/

Tolerance

Toleranz
Meaning
the ability to accept different opinions or behavior; willingness to allow something to exist
Example
Religious tolerance is important in a diverse society.
Religiöse Toleranz ist in einer vielfältigen Gesellschaft wichtig.
B2 adverb /ðɛrˈæftər/

thereafter

danach
Meaning
from that time on
Example
He moved to Canada and thereafter started a new life.
Er zog nach Kanada und danach begann er ein neues Leben.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight

dämmerung
Meaning
the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline
Example
We walked along the beach at twilight.
Wir gingen am Strand bei Dämmerung spazieren.
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

aussagen
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Sie wurde aufgefordert, vor Gericht über den Unfall auszusagen.
B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

ordentlich und aufgeräumt; schlank und fit
Meaning
neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit
Example
She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.
Sie hält ihren Garten sehr ordentlich und aufgeräumt.
B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

theatral
Meaning
Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.
Example
Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.
Ihre theatrale Aufführung erntete den Applaus des Publikums.
B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

Stamm
Meaning
a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture
Example
The tribe lived in harmony with nature.
Der Stamm lebte im Einklang mit der Natur.
B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

Schneider
Meaning
a person whose job is making and altering clothes
Example
The tailor measured him for a new suit.
Der Schneider hat ihm Maß für einen neuen Anzug genommen.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

Verräter
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
Der Spion wurde als Verräter seines Landes gebrandmarkt, nachdem er gefangen genommen wurde.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

Türkis
Meaning
a greenish-blue color or gemstone
Example
She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.
Sie trug eine Kette mit einem schönen Türkisstein.
B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

Dicke
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
Die Dicke des Buches machte es schwer zu tragen.
B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

Thymian
Meaning
A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.
Example
She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.
Sie streute Thymian über das geröstete Hähnchen.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

störend; problematisch
Meaning
causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic
Example
The troublesome student disrupted the class again.
Der störende Schüler hat die Klasse wieder gestört.
B2 noun ˈtraɪəmf

triumph

Triumph
Meaning
A great victory or achievement.
Example
The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs.
Der Roman gilt als eines der größten Triumphe von Dickens.
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.
B2 noun ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz

toxic gases

giftige Gase
Meaning
Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death
Example
Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution.
Giftige Gase aus der Industrie tragen zur Luftverschmutzung bei.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

Oberkörper
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
Der Künstler malte den Oberkörper des Modells im Detail.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

Tundra
Meaning
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
Example
Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.
Eisbären streifen durch die eisige Tundra.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

Beendigung
Meaning
the act of ending something or the state of being ended
Example
The termination of the contract caused financial loss.
Die Beendigung des Vertrags führte zu finanziellen Verlusten.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

trademark

Markenzeichen
Meaning
a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product
Example
The company’s logo is its trademark.
Das Logo des Unternehmens ist sein Markenzeichen.
B2 noun /ˈtes.tɪ.moʊ.ni/

Testimony

Testimonium; Beweis
Meaning
a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof
Example
The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.
Der Zeuge gab während des Prozesses ein überzeugendes Testimonium ab.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/

turnover

Umsatz
Meaning
the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company
Example
The company reported a high turnover in its sales department.
Das Unternehmen meldete einen hohen Umsatz in seiner Verkaufsabteilung.
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.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

terror; der Einsatz von Gewalt und Einschüchterung zu politischen Zwecken
Meaning
extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims
Example
The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.
Die laute Explosion füllte alle mit Terror.
B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

Dreiergruppe
Meaning
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
Example
The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.
Das Jazztrio spielte wunderschön beim Konzert.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

Folter
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
Er wurde während des Verhörs gefoltert.
B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

Tempo, Rhythmus
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
Die Band spielte das Lied in einem schnelleren Tempo als gewöhnlich.
B2 noun ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

Transformation
Meaning
A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.
Example
Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.
Digitale Kompetenz führt zu wirtschaftlicher Transformation.
B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

Steuerzahler
Meaning
a person who pays tax to the government
Example
The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.
Das Geld der Steuerzahler wird verwendet, um öffentliche Dienstleistungen zu finanzieren.
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

berührend; emotional
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
Die rührende Geschichte brachte allen Tränen in die Augen.
B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

Versuchung
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
Er widerstand der Versuchung, den gesamten Schokoladenkuchen zu essen.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

tolerant
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
Er ist sehr tolerant gegenüber den Überzeugungen anderer Menschen.
B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

lösen, stoppen
Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
Der Trainer zeigte den Spielern, wie man richtig tackelt.
B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

verspotten
Meaning
to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way
Example
Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.
Kinder necken oft ihre jüngeren Geschwister verspielt.
B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

anpassen
Meaning
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
Example
We need to tweak the design slightly.
Wir müssen das Design leicht anpassen.
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.
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 verb /tʌk/

tuck

stecken
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.
Sie steckte die Decke um das Baby, um es warm zu halten.
B2 adjective ˈteɪləd

tailored

maßgeschneidert
Meaning
Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.
Example
He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.
Er trug einen maßgeschneiderten Anzug, der seine Figur perfekt ergänzte.
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.
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 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

tragödie; katastrophe
Meaning
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending
Example
The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.
Das Erdbeben war eine Tragödie, die Tausende von Familien betroffen hat.
B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

langweilig; ermüdend
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
Die Vorlesung war so langweilig, dass viele Studenten eingeschlafen sind.
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.
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.
B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

Zweig
Meaning
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
Example
She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.
Sie brach einen Zweig vom Baum ab, um ihn als Stock zu benutzen.
B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

transformierend
Meaning
Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.
Example
The new education system is highly transformative.
Das neue Bildungssystem ist hochgradig transformierend.
B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

lange Wanderung
Meaning
to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
Example
They trekked across the mountains for three days.
Sie sind drei Tage lang durch die Berge gewandert.
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 /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.
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.
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 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.
B2 noun /θret/

Threat

Bedrohung
Meaning
a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger
Example
The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.
Der Sturm stellt eine ernsthafte Bedrohung für Küstengebiete dar.
B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

vertrag
Meaning
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states
Example
The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.
Der Friedensvertrag wurde nach jahrelangen Verhandlungen unterzeichnet.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

Terminal, final, unheilbare Krankheit
Meaning
As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.
Example
He waited for the bus at the central terminal.
Er wartete an der zentralen Terminalstation auf den Bus.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

Kurkuma
Meaning
A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine
Example
Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.
Fügen Sie Kurkuma zum Curry hinzu, um Farbe und Geschmack zu erhalten.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

zeitgerecht; pünktlich
Meaning
happening at the right time; punctual
Example
His timely arrival saved the meeting.
Seine pünktliche Ankunft rettete das Treffen.
B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

triumphierend; froh
Meaning
having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success
Example
The team was triumphant after winning the championship.
Das Team war triumphierend nach dem Gewinn der Meisterschaft.
B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

mildern
Meaning
to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).
Example
She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.
Sie versuchte, ihre Kritik mit Freundlichkeit zu mäßigen.
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.
B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

Übertragung, Sendung
Meaning
the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease
Example
The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.
Die Übertragung von Daten über das Internet ist sehr schnell.
B2 noun /ˈθiːsɪs/

thesis

These
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis.
Sie verbrachte zwei Jahre damit, ihre Doktorarbeit zu schreiben.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

dicht
Meaning
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
Example
The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.
Der Wald war dicht mit hohen Kiefern bewachsen.
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.
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.