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C2 noun /ˈtrɛntʃərmən/

trencherman

Vielesser
Meaning
a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater
Example
The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm.
Der Vielesser verschlang das Festmahl mit großer Begeisterung.
C1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk dɪˈspær.ɪ.ti/

Economic Disparity

wirtschaftliche Ungleichheit
Meaning
The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
Example
Addressing economic disparity is crucial for social stability.
Die Bekämpfung der wirtschaftlichen Ungleichheit ist entscheidend für die soziale Stabilität.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɑːr.ɡən/

jargon

Fachsprache
Meaning
Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.
Example
The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon.
Die Erklärung des Anwalts war voller juristischem Fachjargon.
C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

Risse eines Bootes abdichten
Meaning
To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.
Example
The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.
Die Arbeiter kalefatierten die Nähte des alten Bootes, um Lecks zu verhindern.
A2 noun /hɔːl/

Hall

saal; gang
Meaning
a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events; a corridor in a building
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the main hall of the university.
Die Abschlussfeier fand in der großen Halle der Universität statt.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

Vorschiffskammer
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
Die Seeleute lagerten zusätzliche Seile in der Vorschiffskammer.
A2 noun /leŋθ/

Length

Länge
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions
Example
The length of the table is two meters.
Die Länge des Tisches beträgt zwei Meter.
B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

Ansiedlung; Vereinbarung
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
Die frühe Ansiedlung wurde nahe dem Fluss gebaut, um einen einfachen Zugang zum Wasser zu ermöglichen.
C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

Urlaubszeit für Studium oder Reise
Meaning
A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.
Example
She took a sabbatical to research her new book.
Sie nahm ein Sabbatical, um ihr neues Buch zu erforschen.
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

Abhängigkeit
Meaning
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
Example
His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
Seine Abhängigkeit von der Technologie erschwerte es ihm, ohne Internet zu arbeiten.
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.
A2 noun tʃɔɪs

choice

Wahl
Meaning
An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.
Example
Choice enhances decision-making.
Die Wahl verbessert die Entscheidungsfindung.
C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

Unterernährung
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
Example
Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.
Kinder in von Armut betroffenen Gebieten leiden unter Unterernährung.
C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

Nachbarschaft
Meaning
The state of being next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.
Die Nachbarschaft der beiden Gebäude erleichterte es, sie zu verbinden.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

inceptive

anfänglich
Meaning
Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.
Example
The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning.
Die inzeptive Phase des Projekts war von einer enthusiastischen Planung geprägt.
B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

Klippe
Meaning
a high, steep face of rock or earth
Example
The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.
Die Wellen prallten gegen den Boden der Klippe.
C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

Meereslandschaft
Meaning
A view or painting of the sea.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.
Der Künstler malte eine schöne Meereslandschaft bei Sonnenuntergang.
A2 verb /əˈtend/

attend

teilnehmen
Meaning
to be present at; to give attention to; to take care of
Example
I will attend the conference next week.
Ich werde nächste Woche an der Konferenz teilnehmen.
C2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/

thoroughgoing

vollständig, vollständig
Meaning
carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete
Example
She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense.
Sie ist in jeder Hinsicht eine vollständige professionelle Fachkraft.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈweɪ.vər.ɪŋ/

unwavering

unerschütterlich
Meaning
Steady or resolute; not wavering.
Example
He showed unwavering dedication to his goal.
Er zeigte unerschütterliche Hingabe an sein Ziel.
B2 noun /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

Heimatbezirk
Meaning
the district where a person was born or originally comes from
Example
He returned to his home district after many years abroad.
Er kehrte nach vielen Jahren in seinen Heimatbezirk zurück.
C1 verb /ɪnˈstɪl/

instill

einflößen
Meaning
to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind
Example
Parents try to instill good values in their children.
Eltern versuchen, ihren Kindern gute Werte beizubringen.
C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

Indigene Traditionen
Meaning
Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.
Example
Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.
Die indigenen Traditionen in den Chittagong Hill Tracts sind einzigartig.
B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

errichten
Meaning
to build or construct something; to set upright
Example
They erected a statue in the town square.
Sie errichteten eine Statue auf dem Marktplatz.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

täuschend
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
Erscheinungen können täuschend sein.
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrbən/

urban

städtisch
Meaning
related to, characteristic of, or situated in a city or town
Example
Urban areas often have higher population density than rural areas.
Städtische Gebiete haben oft eine höhere Bevölkerungsdichte als ländliche Gebiete.
C2 noun /ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/

legerdemain

Zauberei, Täuschung
Meaning
skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery
Example
The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed.
Die Zauberei des Magiers ließ das Publikum erstaunt zurück.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈfɛnd/

forfend

schützen, verteidigen, abwenden
Meaning
to protect or defend against something undesirable; to prevent
Example
May good fortune forfend any danger from our journey.
Möge das Glück uns vor jeder Gefahr auf unserer Reise bewahren.
C2 noun /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/

jurisprudence

Rechtswissenschaft
Meaning
The theory, philosophy, or science of law.
Example
She is a professor of jurisprudence at the university.
Sie ist Professorin für Rechtswissenschaft an der Universität.
B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

verschütten
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
Sei vorsichtig, dass du deinen Kaffee nicht verschüttest.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/

introspection

Introspektion
Meaning
The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes; self-reflection.
Example
Through introspection, she gained insight into her emotions.
Durch Introspektion gewann sie tiefere Einblicke in ihre Emotionen.
C1 verb /rɪˈfjuːt/

refute

widerlegen
Meaning
To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.
Example
The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.
Der Anwalt widerlegte die Aussage des Zeugen mit soliden Beweisen.
A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

zebra
Meaning
an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes
Example
The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.
Das Zebra rannte mit seiner Herde durch die afrikanische Savanne.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

atypisch
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
Der Arzt sagte, es sei ein atypischer Fall der Krankheit.
B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

dick oder rund
Meaning
having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat
Example
The cat was plump and well-fed.
Die Katze war dick und gut genährt.
C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

leicht sauer oder scharf
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
Der Kritiker schrieb eine scharfe Rezension des Films.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

glanzlos
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
Die glanzlose Leistung enttäuschte das Publikum.
B1 adjective ɪˈfek.tɪv

effective

wirksam
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; having the power to influence or produce a result.
Example
Effective policies drive organizational success.
Wirksame Politiken fördern den organisatorischen Erfolg.
B2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

Vernetzung
Meaning
The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.
Example
Networking is important for career development.
Networking ist wichtig für die berufliche Entwicklung.
A1 adverb /ʌp/

up

nach oben
Meaning
towards a higher position or level
Example
He climbed up the ladder quickly.
Er stieg schnell die Leiter hinauf.
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

werbungstext
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
Auf dem Rücken des Covers war ein Werbetext, der den Roman lobte.
B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

Jagd
Meaning
the activity of chasing and killing wild animals
Example
Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries.
Jagd ist in vielen Ländern streng geregelt.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

Firewall
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
Eine Firewall schützt Netzwerke vor Cyberangriffen.
C1 adjective, verb /muːt/

moot

irrelevant / umstritten
Meaning
Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.
Example
The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.
Das Thema der Finanzierung wurde nach der Absage des Projekts zu einem irrelevanten Punkt.
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

hinter dem Rücken schlecht reden
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
Es ist falsch, Kollegen hinter ihrem Rücken schlecht zu reden.
C1 verb /ɡɔːr/

gore

mit Hörnern durchbohren
Meaning
to pierce with horns or tusks; spilled blood
Example
The bull gored the matador during the fight.
Der Bulle hat den Matador während des Kampfes aufgespießt.
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

lange und leidenschaftliche Rede halten, oft in Wut
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
Der Politiker hielt eine Rede vor der Menge über eine Stunde lang.
B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

privat; vertraulich
Meaning
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
Example
She spoke to him privately about the matter.
Sie sprach mit ihm privat über das Thema.
B2 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

automatisieren
Meaning
To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.
Example
Many companies automate their processes to save time.
Viele Unternehmen automatisieren ihre Prozesse, um Zeit zu sparen.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛdˌpæn/

deadpan

ausdruckslos
Meaning
Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.
Example
She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice.
Sie erzählte den Witz mit einer völlig ausdruckslosen Stimme.
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

synonym
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
Für viele Leute ist ihr Name Synonym für Großzügigkeit.
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

schrumpfen
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
Der Pullover schrumpfte nach dem Waschen in heißem Wasser.
B2 noun /hiːl/

Heel

Ferse
Meaning
the back part of the human foot below the ankle
Example
She wore shoes with high heels to the party.
Sie trug hohe Absätze zu der Party.
C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

misstrauisch
Meaning
With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.
Example
She looked askance at his unusual proposal.
Sie sah seinen ungewöhnlichen Vorschlag misstrauisch an.
C2 noun /ˈɔːfəl/

offal

Innereien
Meaning
the internal organs and entrails of an animal used as food; waste parts
Example
The butcher prepared sausages using pork offal.
Der Metzger bereitete Würste mit Schweineinnereien zu.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

Mut
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
Der junge Athlet zeigte seinen Mut im letzten Spiel.
C2 noun ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks

cybernetics

Kybernetik
Meaning
The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.
Example
Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence.
Kybernetik spielt eine entscheidende Rolle in der künstlichen Intelligenz.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

intestine

Darm
Meaning
The part of the digestive system where food is digested and absorbed, extending from the stomach to the anus.
Example
The doctor explained how nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.
Der Arzt erklärte, wie Nährstoffe im Dünndarm aufgenommen werden.
B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

variieren
Meaning
to change or differ; to make different
Example
The weather conditions vary throughout the day.
Die Wetterbedingungen variieren den ganzen Tag über.
B1 noun rɪˈdʌk.ʃən

reduction

Reduktion
Meaning
The action or fact of making a specified thing smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Greenhouse gas reduction is a primary global goal.
Die Reduktion von Treibhausgasen ist ein wichtiges globales Ziel.
C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

Eintopf
Meaning
A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together
Example
She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.
Sie hat ein köstliches Hotch Potch mit Reis, Linsen und Gemüse gemacht.
C2 noun /hæp/

hap

Glück, Schicksal, Zufall
Meaning
luck, fortune, or chance occurrence
Example
By sheer hap, he discovered the old letter hidden in the drawer.
Durch reines Glück entdeckte er den alten Brief, der in der Schublade versteckt war.
A2 noun /ədˈvaɪs/

advice

Rat
Meaning
Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.
Example
Experts provide advice for better air quality.
Experten geben Ratschläge zur Verbesserung der Luftqualität.
B1 noun /ˈdɛv.əl/

devil

Teufel
Meaning
An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.
Example
The story warned children about making deals with the devil.
Die Geschichte warnte die Kinder davor, mit dem Teufel Geschäfte zu machen.
A2 noun /dʒɪˈræf/

Giraffe

Giraffe
Meaning
a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs
Example
The giraffe stretched its neck to reach the leaves on the tall tree.
Die Giraffe streckte ihren Hals, um die Blätter am hohen Baum zu erreichen.
A2 adverb /ˈiːzɪli/

Easily

einfach; mühelos
Meaning
without difficulty; in a simple or effortless manner
Example
She easily solved the math problem in minutes.
Sie löste das Mathematikproblem einfach in wenigen Minuten.
B2 verb /ˈverɪfaɪ/

verify

überprüfen
Meaning
to check if something is true or correct; to confirm
Example
Please verify your email address before proceeding.
Bitte überprüfen Sie Ihre E-Mail-Adresse, bevor Sie fortfahren.
B1 noun /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

improvement

verbesserung
Meaning
the act of making something better
Example
There has been a significant improvement in his health.
Es gab eine signifikante Verbesserung seiner Gesundheit.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/

unforeseen

unvorhergesehen
Meaning
Not anticipated or predicted; unexpected.
Example
The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.
The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

eject

hinauswerfen
Meaning
to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position
Example
The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.
Der Schiedsrichter musste den Spieler für unsportliches Verhalten hinauswerfen.
A2 noun ˈbʌt.ən

button

Knopf
Meaning
A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.
Example
Press the button to activate the device.
Drücken Sie den Knopf, um das Gerät zu aktivieren.
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

einberufen
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
Das Komitee hat eine Notfallsitzung einberufen, um die Krise zu besprechen.
C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

verdünnen, verfeinern
Meaning
To make something less dense or more refined.
Example
The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.
Die Luft wird dünner, je höher man in den Bergen klettert.
C1 verb /ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/

germinate

Glück
Meaning
To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.
Example
The seeds germinate quickly in moist soil.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

sinken
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
Die Arbeitslosenquote sinkt weiterhin.
B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

überschuss; excess
Meaning
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
Example
The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.
Das überschüssige Essen von der Party wurde an das lokale Heim gespendet.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

gefährden
Meaning
To put someone or something at risk or in danger.
Example
Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.
Das Abholzen von Wäldern kann viele Tierarten gefährden.
A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

Landschaft
Meaning
the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage
Example
The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.
Die Berglandschaft war atemberaubend schön.
C1 noun ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd ɡruːps

underprivileged groups

benachteiligte Gruppen
Meaning
Groups of people who lack basic necessities or advantages that are available to other members of society.
Example
Underprivileged groups benefit from social initiatives.
Benachteiligte Gruppen profitieren von sozialen Initiativen.
B1 noun /kruː/

crew

Besatzung
Meaning
A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.
Example
The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.
Die Besatzung des Schiffes arbeitete unermüdlich während des Sturms.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

Person aus dem Iran oder die persisch spricht
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)
Example
The Persian language has a rich literary history.
Die persische Sprache hat eine reiche literarische Geschichte.
C2 verb /ʌnˈjoʊk/

unyoke

abspannen
Meaning
To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.
Example
The farmer unyoked the oxen after a long day of work.
Der Bauer entlastete die Ochsen nach einem langen Arbeitstag.
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌmbəl/

jumble

durcheinanderbringen
Meaning
to mix things together in a confused or untidy way
Example
Don't jumble all the papers together in one pile.
Bringe nicht alle Papiere in einem Stapel durcheinander.
C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

entmagnetisieren
Meaning
To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.
Example
The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.
Der Techniker hat das alte Kassettenband entmagnetisiert.
B1 adverb /ˈkɑːm.li/

Calmly

ruhig
Meaning
in a peaceful way without showing strong emotions; quietly and without excitement
Example
She spoke calmly despite being angry.
Sie sprach ruhig, obwohl sie wütend war.
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

antisozial; feindlich gegenüber sozialer Ordnung
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
Sein antisoziales Verhalten erschwerte es ihm, Freunde zu finden.
C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

postulieren
Meaning
to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion
Example
Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.
Wissenschaftler postulieren, dass Leben auf anderen Planeten existiert.
B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

futuristisch
Meaning
Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available
Example
Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.
Futuristische Technologien verwandeln Industrien weltweit.
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

Verkündigung, gute Nachricht
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
Die Kirche feierte das Fest der Verkündigung mit einem besonderen Gottesdienst.
A1 preposition /θruː/

through

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

enjoy

genießen
Meaning
to take pleasure in; to have a good time
Example
I enjoy reading books in my free time.
Ich genieße es, in meiner Freizeit Bücher zu lesen.
C1 noun dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

genetic modification

genetische Veränderung
Meaning
The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.
Example
Genetic modification enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases.
Die genetische Veränderung erhöht den Widerstand der Pflanzen gegen Schädlinge und Krankheiten.
C1 noun ˈdaɪ.nə.sti

dynasty

Dynastie
Meaning
A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.
Example
The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries.
Die Ming-Dynastie regierte China über Jahrhunderte.
C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

elend; beklagenswert; von schlechter Qualität
Meaning
very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality
Example
The refugees lived in wretched conditions.
Die Flüchtlinge lebten in elenden Bedingungen.
C2 noun /ˈaʊtˌrɪɡər/

outrigger

Stabilisierungsstruktur
Meaning
a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support
Example
The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon.
Der Fischer paddelte sein Outrigger-Kanu über die Lagune.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɛɡnəbl̩/

impregnable

uneinnehmbar
Meaning
Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.
Example
The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy.
Die Festung wurde vom Feind als uneinnehmbar angesehen.
C1 noun /fɪlθ/

filth

Schmutz
Meaning
dirty or disgusting matter; moral corruption
Example
The streets were full of filth after the storm.
Die Straßen waren nach dem Sturm voller Schmutz.
A1 adjective /əʊˈkeɪ/

okay

in Ordnung
Meaning
used to express agreement or acceptance
Example
It's okay to leave early today.
Es ist in Ordnung, heute früher zu gehen.
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Decision

Entscheidung
Meaning
a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding
Example
Making the right decision required careful analysis of all available options.
Die richtige Entscheidung zu treffen, erforderte eine sorgfältige Analyse aller verfügbaren Optionen.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

fertigung
Meaning
the process of making products on a large scale using machinery
Example
The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.
Das Land investiert stark in den Fertigungssektor.
A2 noun ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si

emergency

Notfall
Meaning
A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.
Example
A financial emergency can arise at any time.
Ein finanzieller Notfall kann jederzeit auftreten.
C1 noun /ˈduːmz.deɪ/

Doomsday

der Jüngste Tag; der Tag des Weltuntergangs
Meaning
the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction
Example
The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually.
Der Prediger sprach über den Jüngsten Tag und die Bedeutung der spirituellen Vorbereitung.
B1 noun ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən

oxygen

Sauerstoff. Ein farb- und geruchloses Gas, das für das Leben unerlässlich ist.
Meaning
A colorless, odorless reactive gas, the chemical element of atomic number 8 and the life-supporting component of the air.
Example
Oxygen is vital for life.
Sauerstoff ist für das Leben wichtig.
C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

statuesk
Meaning
Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.
Example
She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.
Sie hatte eine statueske Figur, die überall Köpfe drehte, wohin sie auch ging.
A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

Durchschnitt
Meaning
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.
Example
The average score reflects overall performance.
Die Durchschnittspunktzahl spiegelt die Gesamtleistung wider.
A1 adjective /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/

Possible

möglich
Meaning
able to be done or achieved; likely to happen; feasible
Example
It is possible to learn a new language at any age.
Es ist möglich, eine neue Sprache in jedem Alter zu lernen.
C2 verb /ˈfæmɪʃ/

famish

verhungern
Meaning
to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger
Example
The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food.
Die gestrandet Wanderer begannen zu verhungern, nachdem sie mehrere Tage ohne Nahrung waren.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

Gehirnwäsche
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
Die Gruppe versuchte, neue Mitglieder einer Gehirnwäsche zu unterziehen.
C1 noun /ˈaɪsətəʊp/

isotope

Isotop
Meaning
Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
Example
Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in dating fossils.
Kohlenstoff-14 ist ein radioaktives Isotop, das in der Fossilien-Datierung verwendet wird.
A2 noun /laɪt bʌlb/

Light bulb

Glühbirne
Meaning
a glass or plastic container that produces light when electricity passes through it
Example
The light bulb in the kitchen needs to be replaced.
Die Glühbirne in der Küche muss ersetzt werden.
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/

investigate

untersuchen
Meaning
to carry out a systematic inquiry to discover facts or information
Example
The police will investigate the incident thoroughly.
Die Polizei wird den Vorfall gründlich untersuchen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

Bock
Meaning
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
Example
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.
Die Arbeiter bauten einen Holz-Bock, um die temporäre Brücke zu stützen.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪ.weɪ/

highway

Autobahn
Meaning
A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
Example
The highway was blocked due to an accident.
Die Autobahn war aufgrund eines Unfalls blockiert.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

german

deutsch
Meaning
relating to Germany, its people, or its language
Example
She is learning German to study abroad.
Sie lernt Deutsch, um im Ausland zu studieren.
C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

Die Umwandlung eines Vermögenswertes oder einer Dienstleistung in eine Möglichkeit, Geld zu verdienen
Meaning
Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.
Example
YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.
YouTube ermöglicht es Inhaltserstellern, durch Monetarisierung Geld zu verdienen.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

Maniac
Meaning
a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way
Example
The driver was speeding like a maniac.
Der Fahrer raste wie ein Maniac.
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 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

festlegen
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
Der Vertrag stipuliert, dass die Zahlung innerhalb von 30 Tagen erfolgen muss.
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.