C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

Hochverrat

Meaning

the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government

Example

He was accused of treason against the state.

Er wurde des Hochverrats gegen den Staat angeklagt.

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.

B1 verb /θrɪl/

Thrill

begeistern

Meaning

to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased

Example

The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers.

Die Achterbahnfahrt begeistert Abenteuerlustige.

C1 adjective /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/

tantamount

gleichwertig

Meaning

Equivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.

Example

His refusal to speak was tantamount to an admission of guilt.

Seine Weigerung zu sprechen war gleichwertig mit einem Schuldeingeständnis.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

A2 noun /tʌŋ/

Tongue

Zunge; der muskulöse Organ im Mund, das zum Schmecken, Sprechen und Schlucken verwendet wird; eine Sprache

Meaning

the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, speaking, and swallowing; a language

Example

The doctor asked him to stick out his tongue for examination.

Der Arzt bat ihn, die Zunge für die Untersuchung herauszuhalten.

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.

B1 noun /ˈtɪʃ.uː/

tissue

Taschentuch

Meaning

a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric

Example

She used a tissue to wipe her nose.

Sie benutzte ein Taschentuch, um ihre Nase abzuwischen.

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.

B2 adjective ˌtek.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

technological

technologisch

Meaning

Relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology.

Example

Technological advancements enable futuristic projects.

Technologische Fortschritte ermöglichen futuristische Projekte.

B1 noun /θroʊt/

Throat

Hals; Luftröhre; Vorderseite des Halses

Meaning

the passage that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach and lungs; the front part of the neck

Example

He had a sore throat and couldn't speak clearly.

Er hatte Halsschmerzen und konnte nicht klar sprechen.

C1 noun /trækt/

tract

Gebiet

Meaning

an area of land; a system of organs in the body; a written pamphlet

Example

The forest tract was preserved as a wildlife sanctuary.

Das Waldgebiet wurde als Wildtierschutzgebiet erhalten.

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.

B1 noun /tuː θɜːrdz/

two-thirds

zwei Drittel

Meaning

a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.

Example

Two-thirds of the students passed the exam.

Zwei Drittel der Studenten haben die Prüfung bestanden.

C1 adjective /traɪt/

trite

abgedroschen

Meaning

Overused and lacking originality.

Example

The speech was full of trite phrases.

Die Rede war voller abgedroschener Phrasen.

C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

Schüler, der ohne Erlaubnis die Schule schwänzt; jemand, der seine Pflicht vermeidet

Meaning

a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty

Example

The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.

Der Direktor rief die Eltern an, als ihr Kind beim Schulschwänzen erwischt wurde.

A2 adverb /ˈtruːli/

Truly

wirklich

Meaning

in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely

Example

She truly loves her family.

Sie liebt ihre Familie wirklich.

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.

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.

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.

B2 adverb /ˈθʌrəli/

Thoroughly

gründlich; vollständig;

Meaning

completely; entirely; in a thorough manner

Example

She thoroughly cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.

Sie hat das ganze Haus gründlich gereinigt, bevor die Gäste ankamen.

A2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtoʊ.təl/

total

gesamt

Meaning

the whole amount; complete

Example

The total cost was too high.

Die Gesamtkosten waren zu hoch.

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.

A2 noun ˌtræn.spɔːrˈteɪ.ʃən

Transportation

transport

Meaning

The movement of people or goods from one place to another.

Example

Efficient transportation reduces costs.

Effizienter Transport senkt die Kosten.

A2 noun /ˈtel.ɪˌvɪʒ.ən/

Television

Fernsehen

Meaning

an electronic device for receiving and displaying television broadcasts

Example

My family watches television together every evening.

Meine Familie schaut jeden Abend zusammen fern.

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 verb /ˈtrænsplænt/

transplant

transplantieren

Meaning

to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another

Example

The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient.

Die Ärzte transplantierten eine Niere in den Patienten.

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.

C1 noun /ˈtwɪstər/

twister

tornado

Meaning

A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.

Example

The twister destroyed several houses in the village.

Der Tornado zerstörte mehrere Häuser im Dorf.

C2 adjective /ˈtɪmərəs/

timorous

ängstlich

Meaning

showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence

Example

The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question.

Der ängstliche Schüler zögerte, dem Lehrer eine Frage zu stellen.

C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

zerrissenes Tuch

Meaning

A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.

Example

The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.

Die alte Flagge hing in Fetzen nach dem Sturm.

C2 noun /təˈmɛrɪti/

temerity

Verwegenheit

Meaning

Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.

Example

He had the temerity to challenge the professor’s argument.

Er hatte die Verwegenheit, das Argument des Professors herauszufordern.

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 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.

B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

verwandeln

Meaning

To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.

Example

Volunteering can transform lives and communities.

Freiwilligenarbeit kann Leben und Gemeinschaften verwandeln.

B1 noun /treɪd/

trade

handel

Meaning

The action of buying and selling goods and services.

Example

Trade agreements foster economic development.

Handelsabkommen fördern die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung.

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.

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.

C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈtu/

Thereto

damit;

Meaning

to that; in addition to that

Example

The house and the garden attached thereto were sold.

Das Haus und der daran angrenzende Garten wurden verkauft.

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.

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.

C1 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

stillschweigend

Meaning

Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated

Example

Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.

Ihr gegenseitiges Verständnis beruhte auf einer stillschweigenden Vereinbarung.

A2 noun /ˈtræfɪk/

traffic

verkehr

Meaning

movement of vehicles, goods, or people

Example

There was heavy traffic on the highway this morning.

Es gab heute Morgen viel Verkehr auf der Autobahn.

C1 noun /tækˈsɒnəmi/

taxonomy

Klassifikationswissenschaft

Meaning

The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.

Example

Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity.

Moderne Taxonomie hilft Wissenschaftlern, die Biodiversität zu organisieren und zu studieren.

B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

Theoretiker

Meaning

A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.

Example

The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.

Der politische Theoretiker erklärte die Auswirkungen der Demokratie auf soziale Strukturen.

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.

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.

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.

C1 adjective /ˌtræn.zətˈlæn.tɪk/

transatlantic

den Atlantischen Ozean überqueren

Meaning

crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean

Example

They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London.

Sie nahmen einen transatlantischen Flug von New York nach London.

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.

C1 verb /ˈteɪpər/

taper

verjüngen

Meaning

To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.

Example

The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains.

Die Straße verengt sich, wenn sie die Berge erreicht.

B1 noun /ˈtʌnəl/

tunnel

Tunnel

Meaning

an underground passage or shaft

Example

They dug a tunnel under the river.

Sie gruben einen Tunnel unter dem Fluss.

C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

Bluttransfusion

Meaning

the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein

Example

The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.

Der Patient erhielt nach dem Unfall eine Bluttransfusion.

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 /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 /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 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.

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 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.

A1 noun /θæŋks/

thanks

danke

Meaning

an expression of gratitude

Example

Thanks for helping me with the project.

Danke, dass du mir bei dem Projekt geholfen hast.

C1 adjective /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/

Trifling

unbedeutend; trivial; belanglos

Meaning

of little importance; trivial; insignificant

Example

Don't worry about such trifling matters.

Kümmer dich nicht um solche belanglosen Angelegenheiten.

A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

Donnerstag

Meaning

The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.

Example

We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.

Wir haben ein Treffen am Donnerstag geplant.

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.

C1 noun trænˈsɛndəns

transcendence

Transzendenz

Meaning

Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.

Example

The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity.

Das Werk des Künstlers war ein Symbol der Transzendenz in der Kreativität.

A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

sie

Meaning

used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

I saw them at the park yesterday.

Ich habe sie gestern im Park gesehen.

C1 adjective /ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/

topsy-turvy

chaotisch

Meaning

in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down

Example

The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state.

Die plötzliche Ankündigung versetzte das Büro in einen völlig chaotischen Zustand.

C2 noun /ˈθrɛnədi/

threnody

Trauergesang, Klagegesang

Meaning

A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.

Example

The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers.

Der Dichter komponierte einen ergreifenden Trauergesang für die gefallenen Soldaten.

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 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.

C1 noun /trænsˈɡrɛʃən/

transgression

Übertretung, Verstoß

Meaning

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin

Example

The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.

Das Gericht vergab seine erste Übertretung, warnte ihn jedoch, sie nicht zu wiederholen.

C1 verb /ˈtrɛspəs/

trespass

unbefugtes Betreten

Meaning

to enter someone's land or property without permission

Example

He was fined for trespassing on private land.

Er wurde wegen des Betretens von Privatgrundstücken ohne Erlaubnis bestraft.

C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

theologisch

Meaning

Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.

Example

He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.

Er schrieb eine theologische Abhandlung über das Konzept der göttlichen Gerechtigkeit.

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.

C1 noun /ˈtuːsəm/

twosome

Paar

Meaning

A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.

Example

They entered the dance competition as a twosome.

Sie traten als Paar in den Tanzwettbewerb ein.

C1 adjective /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Tantalizing

verlockend; verführerisch, aber unerreichbar

Meaning

tempting and attractive but out of reach

Example

The tantalizing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.

Der verlockende Duft von frischem Brot erfüllte die Bäckerei.

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 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.

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.

B1 noun /twɪst/

Twist

Drehung; Wendung; Biegung;

Meaning

a turn, curve, or bend; an unexpected development; a dance

Example

The story had an unexpected twist at the end.

Die Geschichte hatte am Ende eine unerwartete Wendung.

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.

C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

Bahn

Meaning

The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.

Example

The satellite followed its intended trajectory.

Der Satellit folgte seiner vorgesehenen Bahn.

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 /ˈtæn.ə.ri/

tannery

Gerberei

Meaning

A place where animal hides are processed into leather.

Example

The tannery produced high-quality leather for export.

Die Gerberei produzierte Leder von hoher Qualität für den Export.

A2 noun /teɪst/

Taste

Geschmack; persönliche Vorliebe

Meaning

the sensation produced when food touches the tongue; personal preference or liking

Example

This cake has a sweet taste that I really enjoy.

Dieser Kuchen hat einen süßen Geschmack, den ich wirklich genieße.

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.

C2 noun /ˈtʊrnɪkɪt/

tourniquet

Tourniquet

Meaning

a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels

Example

The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.

Der Sanitäter legte ein Tourniquet an, um die Blutung zu stoppen.

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.

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.

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.

C1 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

Landstreicher / schwer trampeln

Meaning

to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless

Example

They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.

Sie trampelten durch den Wald mit schweren Stiefeln.

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.

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 /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

tamarinde

Meaning

a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages

Example

Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.

Tamarinde wird in der asiatischen und nahöstlichen Küche aufgrund seines säuerlichen Geschmacks häufig verwendet.

B1 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/

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/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.

A2 adjective /ˈteɪ.sti/

Tasty

schmackhaft

Meaning

having a pleasant flavor; delicious

Example

The pizza was really tasty with fresh ingredients.

Die Pizza war wirklich schmackhaft mit frischen Zutaten.

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.

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 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

aufschlussreich

Meaning

Revealing something significant or giving important information.

Example

Her silence was more telling than words.

Ihr Schweigen war aufschlussreicher als Worte.

C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

Tabu

Meaning

a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions

Example

Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.

In einigen Kulturen gilt es als Tabu, über Geld zu sprechen.

B1 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.

A1 noun /tɒp/

top

Spitze

Meaning

the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something

Example

The book is on the top shelf.

Das Buch ist auf dem obersten Regal.

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.

A1 noun /triː/

tree

Baum

Meaning

a large plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves

Example

The tree in our backyard is over a hundred years old.

Der Baum in unserem Garten ist über hundert Jahre alt.

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.

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.