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.

C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

Plane

Meaning

A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.

Example

The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.

Die Arbeiter verwendeten eine Plane, um das Baumaterial vor dem Regen zu schuetzen.

C1 noun /ˌtrænsˈpɪəreɪʃən/

transpiration

Transpiration

Meaning

The process by which plants lose water through their leaves, which plays a crucial role in plant cooling, nutrient transport, and the water cycle.

Example

Transpiration plays a key role in the water cycle and plant growth.

Die Transpiration spielt eine Schlüsselrolle im Wasserkreislauf und beim Pflanzenwachstum.

C2 adjective /ˈtriːzənəbl/

treasonable

hochverräterisch

Meaning

Relating to or involving the crime of treason.

Example

The general was accused of treasonable conduct.

Der General wurde wegen hochverräterischen Verhaltens beschuldigt.

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.

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 /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.

B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

dorn

Meaning

a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance

Example

Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.

Vorsicht vor den Dornen am Rosenstrauch.

C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocracy

Theokratie

Meaning

A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.

Example

The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.

Das Land wurde als Theokratie regiert, in der religiöse Führer die höchste Autorität hatten.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

C2 noun /ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

termagant

herrische und streitsüchtige Frau

Meaning

A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.

Example

The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant.

Der Charakter wurde als eine laute und dominierende Termagantin dargestellt.

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.

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 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.

C2 noun /traɪst/

tryst

geheimes Treffen

Meaning

a private romantic meeting between lovers

Example

They arranged a secret tryst in the park.

Sie haben ein geheimes Treffen im Park arrangiert.

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.

B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

großartig

Meaning

extremely good or excellent; very great or intense

Example

The concert last night was absolutely terrific.

Das Konzert gestern Abend war absolut großartig.

A2 noun /test/

test

Test

Meaning

A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.

Example

Vehicle tests reduce emissions.

Fahrzeugtests verringern die Emissionen.

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.

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.

B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

Tilapiafisch

Meaning

a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth

Example

Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.

Der Tilapiafisch ist eine der am häufigsten gezüchteten Fischarten weltweit.

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 noun /tuːn/

Tune

Melodie; Musikstück; Tonhöhe

Meaning

a melody or musical composition; correct musical pitch

Example

She hummed a beautiful tune while working in the garden.

Sie summte eine schöne Melodie, während sie im Garten arbeitete.

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 adjective /ˈtæk.taɪl/

tactile

taktile

Meaning

Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.

Example

The tactile experience of the fabric was soft and smooth.

Die taktile Erfahrung des Stoffes war weich und glatt.

C2 noun /ˈtaɪtwɒd/

tightwad

Geizhals

Meaning

a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser

Example

Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts.

Alle nennen ihn einen Geizhals, weil er nie Geschenke kauft.

C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

sparsam

Meaning

using money and resources carefully and not wastefully

Example

She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.

Sie ist sehr sparsam und spart immer Geld für die Zukunft.

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.

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.

C2 noun /ˈθɛspiən/

thespian

Schauspieler

Meaning

An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.

Example

The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country.

Das Festival war voller talentierter Schauspieler aus dem ganzen Land.

C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

tertiär

Meaning

third in order, rank, or level

Example

He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.

Er absolviert sein tertiäres Studium an der Universität.

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 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

auslösen

Meaning

To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.

Example

The loud noise triggered the alarm system.

Der laute Lärm hat das Alarmsystem ausgelöst.

C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

Versklavung, Unterwerfung

Meaning

The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.

Example

He was in thrall to the powerful leader.

Er war dem mächtigen Führer unterworfen.

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.

A1 noun /trɪp/

trip

Reise

Meaning

a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure

Example

They took a trip to the mountains last summer.

Sie haben letzten Sommer eine Reise in die Berge gemacht.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

anstrengend

Meaning

Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.

Example

The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.

Die Arbeiter hatten einen anstrengenden Tag in der heißen Sonne.

C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

Vollblutpferd

Meaning

a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education

Example

The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.

Der Jockey ritt ein schnelles Vollblutpferd im Rennen.

C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

dicker, süßer Sirup

Meaning

A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.

Example

She poured treacle over the pancakes.

Sie goss den Sirup über die Pfannkuchen.

C2 noun /taɪð/

tithe

Zehntel

Meaning

A tenth part of one’s income or produce, often given as a religious offering.

Example

He gave a tithe of his earnings to the church.

Er gab den zehnten Teil seines Einkommens an die Kirche.

A2 adjective /ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ/

teenage

Teenager

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of people aged between 13 and 19 years old

Example

She spent her teenage years in a small town.

Sie verbrachte ihre Teenagerjahre in einer kleinen Stadt.

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.

C1 adjective /trænsˈluːsənt/

translucent

halbtransparent

Meaning

allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images

Example

She placed the flower in a translucent vase.

Sie stellte die Blume in eine halbtransparente Vase.

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.

B1 noun /twiːt/

Tweet

zwitschern

Meaning

a short high-pitched sound made by a small bird; a post on Twitter

Example

I heard the sweet tweet of a sparrow this morning.

Ich habe das süße Tweet eines Spatzes heute Morgen gehört.

C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

Unruhe

Meaning

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

Example

The political turmoil led to mass protests.

Die politische Unruhe führte zu massiven Protesten.

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.

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 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 pronoun /ðɛərz/

theirs

ihnen

Meaning

belonging to them; that which is theirs

Example

This book is theirs, not ours.

Dieses Buch gehört ihnen, nicht uns.

B1 verb /tɛnd/

tend

neigen/aufpassen

Meaning

To regularly behave in a particular way or to take care of something.

Example

She tends to wake up early in the morning.

Sie neigt dazu, früh am Morgen aufzuwachen.

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 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 adjective /ˈtwɛnti/

twenty

zwanzig

Meaning

the number equivalent to 20

Example

He is twenty years old.

Er ist zwanzig Jahre alt.

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.

A1 pronoun /ðiːz/

these

diese

Meaning

used to refer to things or people that are near or present

Example

These are my friends.

Das sind meine Freunde.

B1 noun /tæks/

tax

Steuer

Meaning

a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales

Example

The government increased the tax rate on luxury goods.

Die Regierung hat den Steuersatz auf Luxusgüter erhöht.

B1 adjective /ˈtrɪki/

Tricky

schwierig; listig; täuschend

Meaning

requiring skill or careful handling; difficult to deal with

Example

This math problem is quite tricky to solve.

Dieses Mathematikproblem ist ziemlich schwierig zu lösen.

C1 noun ˌtoʊ.kə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

tokenization

Der Prozess, Text in kleinere Einheiten wie Wörter, Phrasen oder Symbole für die Analyse zu zerlegen.

Meaning

The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.

Example

NLP uses tokenization to break text into smaller units.

NLP verwendet Tokenisierung, um Text in kleinere Einheiten zu zerlegen.

C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

Beben

Meaning

a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground

Example

A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.

Ein kleines Beben wurde vor dem Erdbeben gespürt.

B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

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 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.

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.

B1 noun ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm

tourism

Tourismus

Meaning

The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.

Example

Tourism drives economic growth in many countries.

Tourismus fördert das Wirtschaftswachstum in vielen Ländern.

C2 noun/adjective /ˈtraɪkʌlər/

tricolor

dreifarbige Flagge

Meaning

A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.

Example

The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world.

Die französische dreifarbige Flagge ist eine der bekanntesten Nationalflaggen der Welt.

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.

C2 noun /ˈtændʒənsi/

tangency

Tangentialität

Meaning

the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry

Example

The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point.

Der Kreis und die Linie sind an einem Punkt in einem Zustand der Tangentialität.

B1 adverb /ðʌs/

thus

so

Meaning

as a result or consequence of something previously stated

Example

He was late, thus he missed the meeting.

Er kam zu spät, so hat er das Treffen verpasst.

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.

B1 noun /ˈtriːtmənt/

Treatment

Behandlung

Meaning

medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury; the action of treating someone or something

Example

The doctor recommended a new treatment for her condition.

Der Arzt empfahl eine neue Behandlung für ihren Zustand.

C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

Triade

Meaning

a group of three closely related people or things

Example

The project was managed by a triad of experts.

Das Projekt wurde von einer Triade von Experten geleitet.

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.

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.

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 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.

C1 noun /ˈtriːtɪs/

treatise

Abhandlung

Meaning

a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail

Example

He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory.

Er schrieb ein Abhandlung über die moderne Wirtschaftstheorie.

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 /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 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.

A2 adjective /taɪt/

tight

eng

Meaning

firmly held in place, not loose or slack

Example

The knot was too tight to untie.

Der Knoten war zu eng, um ihn zu lösen.

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.

C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈɪn/

Therein

darin;

Meaning

in that place; in that respect

Example

The box contains many treasures, and therein lies its value.

Die Kiste enthält viele Schätze, und darin liegt ihr Wert.

B1 noun /θʌm/

Thumb

daumen

Meaning

the short thick finger of the human hand

Example

She gave me a thumbs up to show her approval.

Sie zeigte mir den Daumen hoch, um ihre Zustimmung zu zeigen.

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.

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.

C1 noun /tɒŋ/

tong

Zange

Meaning

a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects

Example

He used the tong to pick up the hot coal.

Er benutzte die Zange, um die heiße Kohle aufzuheben.

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.

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.

C1 adjective /tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

tech-driven

technologiegetrieben

Meaning

Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.

Example

The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency.

Der Agrarsektor wird immer mehr technologiegetrieben, um eine höhere Effizienz zu erreichen.

C2 adjective /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

abgenutzt und dünn durch übermäßige Nutzung

Meaning

Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.

Example

His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.

Sein abgenutzter Mantel konnte ihn im Winter nicht warm halten.

C1 adjective /ˈtrænziənt/

Transient

vergänglich; vorübergehend

Meaning

lasting for only a short time; temporary

Example

The beauty of spring flowers is transient.

Die Schönheit der Frühlingsblumen ist vergänglich.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

durchqueren

Meaning

To travel across or through something.

Example

They traversed the desert on camels.

Sie durchquerten die Wüste auf Kamelen.

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.

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.

C1 adjective /trænˈsen.dənt/

transcendent

jenseits oder über die Reichweite normaler oder nur physischer menschlicher Erfahrungen

Meaning

Beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience.

Example

His art has a transcendent quality.

Seine Kunst hat eine transzendente Qualität.

C1 noun /ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

testimonials

Testimonien, Empfehlungsschreiben

Meaning

Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.

Example

Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.

Positive Testimonials können den Ruf eines Unternehmens verbessern.

B2 noun ট্রপিক্যাল রিজিওনস

tropical regions

tropische Regionen

Meaning

Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.

Example

Bangladesh is located in tropical regions.

Bangladesch liegt in tropischen Regionen.

B1 noun, verb /toʊn/

tone

Ton

Meaning

the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

Example

The tone of the letter was very formal.

Der Ton des Briefes war sehr formell.

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.

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.

B2 noun /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

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 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

technologischer Fortschritt

Meaning

Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.

Example

Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.

Der technologische Fortschritt revolutioniert das Gesundheitswesen.