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C1 adjective /ˈtɪpsi/

tipsy

leicht betrunken
Meaning
slightly drunk
Example
She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine.
Sie fühlte sich nach nur einem Glas Wein ein wenig betrunken.
C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

überfüllt
Meaning
full of or swarming with things or people
Example
The market was teeming with shoppers.
Der Markt war überfüllt mit Käufern.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

torkeln
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
Der alte Mann torkelte mit einem Stock die Straße entlang.
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.
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

Betreuung
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
Sie studierte Malerei unter der Anleitung eines berühmten Künstlers.
B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

Theorie
Meaning
a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something
Example
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.
Einsteins Theorie der Relativität revolutionierte die Physik.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

sturmt, unruhig
Meaning
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
Example
Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.
Ihre stürmische Beziehung schwankte oft zwischen Liebe und Wut.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

Prozess; Test
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
Der Mordprozess dauerte drei Wochen im Bezirksgericht.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

sehr heiß und trocken; voller starker Emotionen oder Leidenschaft
Meaning
Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.
Example
The desert heat was torrid during the day.
Die Wüstenglut war tagsüber sehr heiß.
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.
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 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.
A2 noun /træʃ/

Trash

Müll; Abfall; etwas von schlechter Qualität oder geringem Wert
Meaning
waste material; refuse; something of poor quality or little value
Example
Please take out the trash before you leave.
Bitte nehmen Sie den Müll heraus, bevor Sie gehen.
A2 adjective /ˈter.ə.bl̩/

Terrible

schrecklich; schlimm
Meaning
extremely bad or serious; causing fear or dread; very poor quality
Example
The weather was terrible during our vacation.
Das Wetter war schrecklich während unseres Urlaubs.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

Schatzmeister
Meaning
a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization
Example
The treasurer presented the annual financial report.
Der Schatzmeister präsentierte den jährlichen Finanzbericht.
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.
C2 noun /ˌtɜːsənˈtɛnəri/

tercentenary

terzentenarium
Meaning
The 300th anniversary of an event.
Example
The city celebrated its tercentenary with a grand festival.
Die Stadt feierte ihr Terzentenarium mit einem großen Festival.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

turbulent
Meaning
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Example
The country went through a turbulent period of political change.
Das Land durchlief eine turbulente Phase politischen Wandels.
B1 noun taɪm ˈmænɪdʒmənt

time management

Zeitmanagement
Meaning
The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities
Example
Time management is crucial for success.
Zeitmanagement ist entscheidend für den Erfolg.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛtʃəri/

treachery

Verrat
Meaning
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.
Example
His treachery was revealed when he sided with the enemy.
Sein Verrat wurde aufgedeckt, als er sich mit dem Feind verbündete.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

gemäßigt
Meaning
having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.
Example
She gave a tempered response to the criticism.
Sie gab eine gemäßigte Antwort auf die Kritik.
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.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

Ruhe
Meaning
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
Example
He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
Er genoss die Ruhe der Landschaft.
A1 adjective /taɪəd/

Tired

müde
Meaning
feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest
Example
I am too tired to continue working.
Ich bin zu müde, um weiterzuarbeiten.
A2 noun /ˈtraɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Tricycle

dreirad
Meaning
a three-wheeled vehicle, especially one for children
Example
The child rode his tricycle in the park.
Das Kind fuhr mit seinem Dreirad im Park.
B1 adverb /ˈtɪpɪkli/

typically

normalerweise
Meaning
in a way that is typical of a particular person, thing, or group
Example
She typically arrives at work at 9 AM.
Sie kommt normalerweise um 9 Uhr zur Arbeit.
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/

tiring

anstrengend
Meaning
causing someone to feel exhausted or in need of rest
Example
The long journey was extremely tiring.
Die lange Reise war äußerst anstrengend.
C1 adjective /ˈtʌf.tɪd/

Tufted

mit Büscheln; ausgestattet mit Büscheln
Meaning
having a tuft or tufts; furnished with a tuft or clump of threads, hairs, or other material
Example
The tufted sofa looked elegant in the living room.
Das Sofa mit Büscheln sah im Wohnzimmer elegant aus.
C1 noun /tɪnt/

tint

Färbung
Meaning
a slight shade or variation of a color
Example
The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint.
Die Wände wurden weiß mit einem leichten blauen Tint gestrichen.
C2 noun /ˈteɪbər/

Tabour

trommel
Meaning
a small side drum or tambourine used especially in folk music
Example
The folk musician played a lively tune on his tabour.
Der Volksmusiker spielte eine lebhafte Melodie auf seiner Trommel.
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.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

Handel
Meaning
the act or business of buying and selling goods or services
Example
She made a fortune through online trading.
Sie hat durch Online-Handel ein Vermögen gemacht.
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.
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.
C2 noun /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/

tautology

überflüssige Wiederholung
Meaning
the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words
Example
The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology.
Der Satz 'es wird passieren oder es wird nicht passieren' ist eine Tautologie.
B1 verb /ˈtrɪp.əl/

triple

verdreifachen
Meaning
To increase or become three times as much.
Example
The company tripled its profits in just one year.
Das Unternehmen hat seinen Gewinn in nur einem Jahr verdreifacht.
B2 adjective /teɪm/

Tame

zahm; sanft; gehorsam
Meaning
domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control
Example
The tame lion performed tricks in the circus.
Der zahme Löwe führte Kunststücke im Zirkus vor.
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 /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.
A1 verb /θɪŋk/

think

denken
Meaning
to have thoughts or ideas; to use your mind to consider something
Example
I think this is a good idea.
Ich denke, das ist eine gute Idee.
C1 adjective /ˈtɑːrdi/

tardy

verspätet
Meaning
Delayed; arriving or happening late.
Example
The student received a warning for being tardy to class.
Der Student erhielt eine Warnung für das Zuspätkommen im Unterricht.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/

Talented

talentiert
Meaning
having a natural ability or skill in a particular area
Example
She is a talented musician who plays multiple instruments.
Sie ist eine talentierte Musikerin, die mehrere Instrumente spielt.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

krumm, verworren
Meaning
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
Example
The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.
Die kurvenreiche Bergstraße machte das Fahren sehr schwierig.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

Mäßigung
Meaning
Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.
Example
Temperance is essential for a balanced life.
Mäßigung ist entscheidend für ein ausgewogenes Leben.
C1 adjective /təˈren.ʃəl/

Torrential

torrential; starker Regen
Meaning
falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall
Example
The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.
Der heftige Regen überschwemmte die Straßen innerhalb weniger Stunden.
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.
C2 noun /ˈtoʊ.di/

Toady

Speichellecker
Meaning
a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant
Example
He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.
Er war bekannt als ein Speichellecker, der immer mit dem Chef einverstanden war.
A1 noun /tɔɪ/

toy

Spielzeug
Meaning
an object for children to play with
Example
The child received a toy car for his birthday.
Das Kind erhielt ein Spielzeugauto zum Geburtstag.
B1 noun /θiːm/

theme

thema
Meaning
A subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation.
Example
The theme highlighted resilience and sustainability.
Das Thema hob die Resilienz und Nachhaltigkeit hervor.
B1 noun /teɪl/

tale

Märchen
Meaning
a narrative of imaginary events, especially one that is presented as true
Example
The old man told a tale of his adventures.
Der alte Mann erzählte ein Märchen über seine Abenteuer.
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.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪnər/

trainer

Trainer
Meaning
a person who teaches skills or gives training
Example
The fitness trainer helped me improve my posture.
Der Fitnesstrainer half mir, meine Haltung zu verbessern.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

Topas
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
Die Krone der Königin war mit einem prächtigen blauen Topas geschmückt.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛmjələs/

tremulous

zitternd
Meaning
shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness
Example
Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech.
Ihre Stimme war zitternd, als sie ihre Rede hielt.
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.
B2 verb /trænzˈmɪt/

transmit

übertragen
Meaning
to send or pass something from one place or person to another
Example
The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance.
Die Antenne kann Signale über eine lange Distanz übertragen.
A2 noun /teɪl/

Tail

Schwanz
Meaning
the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom
Example
The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.
Der Hund wedelte fröhlich mit seinem Schwanz, als er seinen Besitzer sah.
C2 verb /ˈtɪtəleɪt/

titillate

erregen
Meaning
To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.
Example
The comedian's jokes titillated the audience.
Die Witze des Komikers erregten das Publikum.
B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən

transition

Übergang
Meaning
The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
Example
The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.
Der Übergang von fossilen Brennstoffen zu erneuerbaren Energien ist entscheidend.
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.
C2 noun /tʊˈriːn/

tureen

Suppenterrine
Meaning
A large deep dish with a cover, used for serving soups or stews.
Example
She brought the hot soup to the table in a silver tureen.
Sie brachte die heiße Suppe in einer silbernen Suppenterrine zum Tisch.
C2 noun /ˈtæksɪˌdɜːrmi/

taxidermy

Taxidermie
Meaning
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.
Example
The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals.
Das Museum hatte eine große Sammlung von ausgestopften Tieren.
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 adjective /ˈtræktəbəl/

tractable

leicht zu kontrollieren oder zu beeinflussen
Meaning
easy to control or influence
Example
The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey.
Das Kind war überraschend leicht zu kontrollieren während der langen Reise.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

Anfänger
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a field or activity.
Example
As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.
Als Anfänger in der Programmierung brauchte sie ständige Anleitung.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪp.tɒp/

Tiptop

ausgezeichnet; von höchster Qualität
Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
Example
The car is in tiptop condition.
Das Auto ist in ausgezeichnetem Zustand.
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 ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

Schwelle, Grenze
Meaning
A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.
Example
Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.
Sobald die Schwelle für die Schädlingpopulation erreicht ist, müssen Maßnahmen ergriffen werden.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

trilogy

Trilogie
Meaning
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
Example
The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.
Der Regisseur veröffentlichte endlich den dritten Film, um die Sci-Fi-Trilogie zu vervollständigen.
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌfɛr/

thoroughfare

Hauptstraße
Meaning
a main road or public highway that goes through a place
Example
The new mall is located along the main thoroughfare.
Das neue Einkaufszentrum befindet sich entlang der Hauptstraße.
C2 adjective /trænzˈæl.paɪn/

transalpine

jenseits der Alpen
Meaning
situated beyond or across the Alps, especially from the viewpoint of Italy
Example
The Romans referred to France as Transalpine Gaul.
Die Römer bezeichneten Frankreich als Transalpine Gallien.
C2 adjective ˈtɛnsaɪl

tensile

dehnbar
Meaning
Relating to tension; capable of being stretched.
Example
The tensile strength of the material is crucial for the construction project.
Die Zugfestigkeit des Materials ist entscheidend für das Bauprojekt.
A2 noun /teɪp/

tape

Klebeband
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of material, often sticky on one side, used for fastening or sticking things together
Example
I need some tape to seal this box.
Ich brauche etwas Klebeband, um diese Box zu versiegeln.
A1 noun /ˈtiː.ʃɜːrt/

T-shirt

T-Shirt
Meaning
a casual shirt with short sleeves and no collar
Example
She bought a new t-shirt for the summer vacation.
Sie kaufte ein neues T-Shirt für die Sommerferien.
C1 adjective /traɪt/

trite

abgedroschen
Meaning
Overused and lacking originality.
Example
The speech was full of trite phrases.
Die Rede war voller abgedroschener Phrasen.
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveler

Reisender
Meaning
a person who is traveling or who often travels
Example
The traveler rested at a small inn after a long journey.
Der Reisende ruhte sich nach einer langen Reise in einer kleinen Herberge aus.
C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

Theologie
Meaning
The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
Example
She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.
Sie verfolgt einen Abschluss in Theologie an der Universität.
C1 noun /ˈtændʒənt/

tangent

Tangente
Meaning
a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not cross it
Example
The teacher drew a tangent to the circle on the board.
Der Lehrer zeichnete eine Tangente an den Kreis an der Tafel.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪp.lət/

triplet

Drillinge
Meaning
One of three children or animals born at the same time to the same mother.
Example
The family was surprised to have triplets instead of twins.
Die Familie war überrascht, Drillinge statt Zwillinge zu haben.
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.
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 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 ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

auslösen
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
Luftverschmutzung löst chronische Krankheiten aus.
A1 verb /traɪ/

try

versuchen
Meaning
to make an effort to do something; to attempt
Example
I will try my best to help you.
Ich werde mein Bestes tun, um dir zu helfen.
B1 verb /træk/

track

verfolgen
Meaning
To follow or trace the course or progress of something.
Example
Someone can easily track your location on social media.
Jemand kann deinen Standort leicht in den sozialen Medien verfolgen.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

Titel; Rang; Würde
Meaning
the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status
Example
The title of the book is very interesting.
Der Titel des Buches ist sehr interessant.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

trüb
Meaning
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
Example
The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.
Das Flusswasser wurde nach dem starken Regen trüb.
C1 noun /træns/

trance

Trance
Meaning
a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings
Example
She stared out of the window as if in a trance.
Sie starrte aus dem Fenster, als ob sie in Trance wäre.
A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

fernsehen
Meaning
a device used to receive television broadcasts
Example
I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.
Ich sehe jeden Abend meine Lieblingssendungen im Fernsehen.
A2 adverb /twaɪs/

twice

zweimal
Meaning
two times
Example
I have seen that movie twice.
Ich habe diesen Film zweimal gesehen.
C2 noun /ˈtælən/

talon

Kralle
Meaning
A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.
Example
The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons.
Der Adler ergriff den Fisch mit seinen scharfen Krallen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

Tenor / allgemeiner Ton
Meaning
the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
Example
The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.
Der allgemeine Tenor seiner Rede war hoffnungsvoll und beruhigend.
C1 noun ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

toxic emissions

giftige Emissionen
Meaning
Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.
Example
Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.
Giftige Emissionen von Fahrzeugen verschmutzen die Atmosphäre.
B1 noun /ˈtreʒər/

Treasure

Schatz
Meaning
a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects; something of great worth or value
Example
The pirates buried their treasure on the island.
Die Piraten vergruben ihren Schatz auf der Insel.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈtɔːrpər/

torpor

Torheit
Meaning
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
Example
The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers.
Die Hitze verursachte einen Zustand der Torheit bei den Arbeitern.
A2 noun /ˈtiːneɪdʒər/

teenager

Teenager
Meaning
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
Example
Teenagers often enjoy hanging out with friends.
Teenager verbringen oft gerne Zeit mit Freunden.
C1 adjective /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

tectonic

tektonisch
Meaning
Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.
Example
Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation.
Tektonische Bewegungen verursachen Erdbeben und Gebirgsbildung.