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C1 noun /ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/

trepidation

Bedenken
Meaning
a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
Example
She opened the letter with some trepidation.
Sie öffnete den Brief mit ein wenig Bedenken.
B2 adjective /mɪr/

mere

bloß
Meaning
Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.
Example
It was a mere suggestion, not a command.
Es war nur ein bloßer Vorschlag, kein Befehl.
C1 noun /krʌtʃ/

crutch

Krücke, Unterstützung
Meaning
a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help
Example
He had to use crutches after breaking his leg.
Er musste nach dem Bruch seines Beins Krücken benutzen.
B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

Mitleid
Meaning
sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help
Example
She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.
Sie zeigte große Mitleid gegenüber den obdachlosen Kindern, indem sie ihnen Nahrung und Unterkunft gab.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/

discompose

verwirren
Meaning
To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to discompose her.
Die unerwartete Frage schien sie aus der Fassung zu bringen.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

verdickte Haut
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
Jahre der manuellen Arbeit hinterließen eine verdickte Haut an seinen Händen.
C1 noun kənˈfɔː.mə.ti

conformity

Konformität, Gehorsam, Übereinstimmung
Meaning
Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.
Example
Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society.
Strikte Konformität zu den Regeln gewährleistet Ordnung in der Gesellschaft.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

unangenehm
Meaning
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
Example
The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.
Der Raum war am Nachmittag unangenehm heiß.
B2 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

wiederbeleben
Meaning
To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.
Example
The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.
Die Sanitäter konnten den bewusstlosen Mann wiederbeleben.
B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

streng; hart
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
Der Lehrer gab den Schülern eine strenge Warnung vor Schummeln.
A2 noun /pɒt/

Pot

Topf
Meaning
a deep round container used for cooking food
Example
She put the vegetables in a large pot to make soup.
Sie legte das Gemüse in einen großen Topf, um Suppe zu machen.
A2 verb /taɪ/

Tie

binden
Meaning
to fasten with string or rope; to have equal scores in a competition
Example
Please tie your shoelaces before running.
Bitte binden Sie Ihre Schnürsenkel vor dem Laufen.
C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

Pseudonym
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name
Example
Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.
Mark Twain war das Pseudonym von Samuel Clemens.
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌpleɪ/

interplay

Wechselwirkung
Meaning
The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other.
Example
The interplay between culture and technology shapes modern life.
Die Wechselwirkung zwischen Kultur und Technologie prägt das moderne Leben.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

Aubergine
Meaning
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
Example
My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.
Meine Mutter hat Auberginen-Curry zum Mittagessen gekocht.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

verbal, durch Worte ausgedrückt
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
Verbale Kommunikation ist in den meisten Situationen wichtig.
B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

zange
Meaning
a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things
Example
Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.
Benutze die Zange, um die heißen Fleischstücke vom Grill zu nehmen.
B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

wund
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
Nach dem langen Lauf waren meine Beine wund.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/

outcry

Protest
Meaning
A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.
Example
The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens.
Die Entscheidung löste einen Protest unter den Bürgern aus.
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv

neuroprotective

neuroprotektiv
Meaning
Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.
Example
Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.
Omega-3-Fettsäuren haben neuroprotektive Vorteile.
C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

Regeneration
Meaning
Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
Example
Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.
Ausreichende Ruhe ermöglicht die Regeneration der Muskeln nach dem Training.
B1 noun /ˈvɜːr.ʒən/

Version

Version; Form; Bericht
Meaning
a particular form or variation of something; an account of an event
Example
This is the latest version of the software.
Dies ist die neueste Version der Software.
B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

multiplizieren
Meaning
to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication
Example
The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
Die Bakterien vermehren sich schnell unter warmen Bedingungen.
B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

akut
Meaning
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception
Example
The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.
Der Patient litt nach der Operation unter akuten Schmerzen.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

Dekapod
Meaning
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
Example
The lobster is a well-known decapod.
Der Hummer ist ein bekannter Dekapod.
B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

praktisch; fast; fast
Meaning
in a practical manner; almost; nearly
Example
The project is practically finished.
Das Projekt ist fast fertig.
B2 noun /ˈfæbrɪk/

fabric

Stoff
Meaning
Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.
Example
The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress.
Der Schneider benutzte Seidenstoff, um das Kleid zu machen.
C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

wasserstoffbetriebene busse
Meaning
Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.
Example
Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.
Wasserstoffbetriebene Busse reduzieren die Luftverschmutzung.
A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

Bahnhof
Meaning
a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation
Example
We arrived at the station just in time for the train.
Wir sind am Bahnhof gerade noch rechtzeitig zum Zug angekommen.
B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

glücklicherweise
Meaning
used to express relief or gratitude
Example
Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.
Glücklicherweise kam sie gerade rechtzeitig zur Besprechung.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

kindlich; unschuldig und vertrauend; rein und einfach
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
Sie behielt ein kindliches Staunen über die Welt um sie herum.
B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

wiedervereinigen
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
Die Familie wurde nach vielen Jahren wiedervereint.
C1 adverb /ˈɡeɪ.li/

Gaily

fröhlich; ausgelassen
Meaning
in a cheerful and lively manner
Example
The children danced gaily at the festival.
Die Kinder tanzten fröhlich beim Festival.
B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

anthropologie
Meaning
the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
Example
She decided to major in anthropology at university.
Sie entschied sich, an der Universität Anthropologie zu studieren.
B1 adjective ˈkrɪtɪkəl

critical

kritisch
Meaning
Extremely important; at a point of crisis or urgency.
Example
Addressing critical issues in education is imperative.
Die Lösung kritischer Fragen in der Bildung ist dringend erforderlich.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

Hoheit; königlicher Titel
Meaning
a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated
Example
Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.
Eure Hoheit, der königliche Wagen ist bereit, Sie zum Staatsbankett heute Abend zu bringen.
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

Komplaisance
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
Ihre Komplaisance machte sie bei ihren Kollegen beliebt.
C1 noun /ˈrʌfiən/

Ruffian

Schurke; gewalttätige Person;
Meaning
a violent person, especially one involved in crime; a brutal or lawless person
Example
The ruffian threatened the shopkeeper for money.
Der Schurke bedrohte den Ladenbesitzer wegen Geld.
C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

Lasso
Meaning
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
Example
The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.
Der Cowboy lassoierte das Pferd schnell.
C2 noun /ˈveɪnɡlɔːri/

vainglory

Eitelkeit
Meaning
Excessive vanity or boastfulness about one's achievements.
Example
His speech was filled with vainglory and self-praise.
Seine Rede war voller Eitelkeit und Eigenlob.
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.
B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

visualisieren
Meaning
To form a mental image of something; to imagine.
Example
She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.
Sie versuchte, ihren Erfolg vor der großen Präsentation zu visualisieren.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

Laie; jemand ohne Fachwissen
Meaning
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
Example
The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.
Der Arzt erklärte das Verfahren in einfachen Worten.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

Diplom
Meaning
an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training
Example
She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.
Sie erhielt ihr Diplom nach dem Abschluss des Pflegeprogramms.
C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

auf etwas hohem oder engem sitzen
Meaning
To sit or rest on something high or narrow.
Example
The bird perched on the fence.
Der Vogel saß auf dem Zaun.
C1 verb /əˈprɛs/

oppress

unterdrücken
Meaning
to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress
Example
The dictator oppressed the people for decades.
Der Diktator unterdrückte das Volk über Jahrzehnten.
C1 verb /dɪˈnəʊt/

denote

bedeuten
Meaning
To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.
Example
A red flag denotes danger.
Eine rote Flagge deutet auf Gefahr hin.
B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

Kiesel
Meaning
a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers
Example
He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.
Er warf einen Kieselstein in den Teich und beobachtete die Wellen.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːtəl/

Mortal

sterblich; vergänglich; menschlich
Meaning
subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human
Example
All human beings are mortal and will eventually die.
Alle Menschen sind sterblich und werden schließlich sterben.
B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

unterstützend
Meaning
providing encouragement or emotional help to someone
Example
She was very supportive during my difficult times.
Sie war während meiner schwierigen Zeiten sehr unterstützend.
A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

Komödie
Meaning
A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.
Example
We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.
Wir haben eine lustige Komödie im Theater gesehen.
C2 verb /bruːt/

bruit

Gerücht verbreiten
Meaning
to spread a rumor or report widely
Example
The scandal was quickly bruited about the town.
Der Skandal verbreitete sich schnell in der Stadt.
C2 verb /diːˈnæʃənəlaɪz/

denationalize

denationalisieren
Meaning
to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies
Example
The government decided to denationalize the bank to encourage private investment.
Die Regierung entschied sich, die Bank zu denationalisieren, um private Investitionen zu fördern.
B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

schlagen
Meaning
to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest
Example
Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.
Der Blitz schlägt das hohe Gebäude während des Sturms.
C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

Hitzschlag
Meaning
a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Example
The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.
Der Arbeiter erlitt einen Hitzschlag, nachdem er den ganzen Tag draußen gearbeitet hatte.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

edel
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.
Seine edlen Taten halfen vielen Menschen in Not.
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.
B2 noun /həˈræsmənt/

harassment

Belästigung
Meaning
aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort
Example
The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.
Das Unternehmen hat eine strenge Richtlinie gegen Belästigung am Arbeitsplatz.
B1 noun /ˈrezɪdənt/

Resident

Bewohner
Meaning
a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place
Example
She has been a resident of this city for over ten years.
Sie ist seit über zehn Jahren Bewohnerin dieser Stadt.
C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

Holzwand
Meaning
a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison
Example
The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.
Die Gefangenen wurden in der Holzwand eingesperrt.
A2 verb /fɪl/

fill

füllen
Meaning
to make or become full; to put something into a container until it is full
Example
Please fill the glass with water.
Bitte füllen Sie das Glas mit Wasser.
A1 noun /dʒɒb/

Job

Arbeit; Job; Stelle
Meaning
a paid position of regular employment; a task or piece of work
Example
She found a new job at the technology company after graduation.
Sie fand einen neuen Job bei dem Technologieunternehmen nach ihrem Abschluss.
C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

aufrührerisch
Meaning
Encouraging rebellion against authority.
Example
The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.
Der Aktivist verteilte aufrührerische Flugblätter unter der Menge.
B2 noun ˈəʊnəʃɪp

ownership

Eigentum
Meaning
The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.
Example
Ownership of resources was crucial.
Das Eigentum an Ressourcen war entscheidend.
C1 noun /ɪnˈækjʊrəsi/

inaccuracy

Ungenauigkeit
Meaning
lack of accuracy or precision; an incorrect or wrong detail
Example
The report contained several factual inaccuracies.
Der Bericht enthielt mehrere Ungenauigkeiten.
C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

Pelzhändler
Meaning
A person who prepares or deals in furs.
Example
The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.
Der Pelzhändler zeigte feine Mäntel in seinem Geschäft.
B1 noun /ɑːrmz/

Arms

Waffen
Meaning
weapons and ammunition; firearms
Example
The soldiers carried their arms into battle.
Die Soldaten nahmen ihre Waffen in die Schlacht.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnkɒnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/

Unconstitutional

verfassungswidrig
Meaning
not in accordance with a political constitution; violating constitutional principles
Example
The court declared the new law unconstitutional.
Das Gericht erklärte das neue Gesetz für verfassungswidrig.
B1 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fəl/

Meaningful

bedeutungsvoll; absichtlich;
Meaning
having significance; purposeful; important
Example
She found meaningful work helping others.
Sie fand bedeutungsvolle Arbeit, indem sie anderen half.
C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

unkontrolliert bewegen
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
Das Auto raste unkontrolliert die rutschige Straße hinunter.
C2 adjective /ˈiːkwaɪn/

equine

pferdebezogen
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a horse.
Example
The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.
Der Tierarzt spezialisierte sich auf die Pferdemedizin.
C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

wandern
Meaning
to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course
Example
We meandered through the old streets of the city.
Wir wanderten durch die alten Straßen der Stadt.
B2 verb /suː/

sue

klagen
Meaning
to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law
Example
She decided to sue the company for damages.
Sie entschied sich, das Unternehmen wegen Schäden zu verklagen.
C1 noun /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

Maneirismus
Meaning
A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy
Example
His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.
Sein ständiges Räuspern war zu einer lästigen Manier geworden.
B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

wodurch
Meaning
by which; because of which
Example
The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.
Das Unternehmen stimmte einem Vertrag zu, wodurch es die Strafe zahlen würde.
C1 noun /tʃɪt/

Chit

Zettel, Notiz
Meaning
a short note, typically a brief informal letter; a voucher for a sum owed
Example
She left a chit on the table asking him to call her back.
Sie ließ einen chit auf dem Tisch und bat ihn, sie zurückzurufen.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/

incriminate

belasten
Meaning
to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
Example
The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case.
Die neuen Beweise könnten den Verdächtigen im Raubüberfallfall belasten.
B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

Kugel
Meaning
a metal projectile fired from a gun
Example
The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.
Die Kugel verfehlte ihr Ziel und traf die Wand.
B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

feucht
Meaning
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Example
The room felt cold and damp after the rain.
Der Raum fühlte sich nach dem Regen kalt und feucht an.
C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

entwurzeln
Meaning
To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.
Example
The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.
Der Konflikt hat viele Familien aus ihrer Heimat vertrieben.
C1 noun /ˈstæl.i.ən/

stallion

Zuchthengst
Meaning
An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.
Example
The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes.
Der Bauernhof besitzt ein kräftiges Hengst für Zuchtzwecke.
B2 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

Ausruf
Meaning
A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.
Example
She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.
Sie stieß einen Ausruf der Freude aus, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
B2 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

zusammenstoßen, kollidieren
Meaning
Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.
Example
The two cars collided at the intersection.
Die beiden Autos kollidierten an der Kreuzung.
B1 adverb /ˈpraʊdli/

proudly

stolz
Meaning
in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement
Example
She proudly displayed her achievements to her family.
Sie zeigte stolz ihre Erfolge ihrer Familie.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

drohen
Meaning
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
Example
Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.
Dunkle Wolken deuteten darauf hin, dass ein Sturm bevorstand.
C1 adjective məˈdʒes.tɪk

Majestic

majestätisch
Meaning
Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.
Example
The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky.
Die majestätischen Himalaya-Berge erheben sich hoch gegen den Himmel.
A2 noun, verb /kɔɪn/

coin

Münze
Meaning
A flat piece of metal used as money; as a verb, to invent a new word or phrase.
Example
The government decided to coin a new term for the program.
Die Regierung entschied sich, einen neuen Begriff für das Programm zu prägen.
C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

scharf
Meaning
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
Example
His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.
Seine scharfen Kommentare haben viele Menschen bei dem Treffen beleidigt.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

unkontrollierbares Verlangen, Dinge anzuzünden
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
Der Verdächtige wurde mit Pyromanie diagnostiziert, nachdem wiederholte Brandstiftungsfälle aufgetreten waren.
A1 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

Gruppe
Meaning
A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.
Example
The students formed a study group.
Die Studenten bildeten eine Lerngruppe.
A2 verb /hɑːrm/

harm

schaden
Meaning
to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something
Example
Smoking can harm your health.
Rauchen kann Ihrer Gesundheit schaden.
B1 noun /ˈæbsəns/

Absence

abwesenheit
Meaning
the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence
Example
His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
Seine Abwesenheit in der Besprechung wurde von allen bemerkt.
C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

kulminieren
Meaning
To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
Example
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
Jahre harter Arbeit kulminierten in seinem Erfolg.
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

Unternehmensfinanzierung
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
Effektive Unternehmensfinanzierung steigert die Rentabilität.
B1 noun /ˈmaɪ.krəˌskoʊp/

microscope

mikroskop
Meaning
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells, by magnifying them.
Example
The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete die Bakterien unter dem Mikroskop.
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

trauernd
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
Die trauernde Familie erhielt viele Beileidsbekundungen.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/

homonym

Homonym
Meaning
A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.
Example
The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.
Das Wort 'Flughafen' ist ein Homonym, weil es sowohl einen Ort als auch eine Sportausrüstung bedeuten kann.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

umweltfreundlich
Meaning
Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.
Example
Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.
Umweltfreundliche Produkte sind so konzipiert, dass sie den ökologischen Schaden verringern.
B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

Rat
Meaning
an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters
Example
The city council voted to improve public transportation.
Der Stadtrat hat für die Verbesserung des öffentlichen Verkehrs gestimmt.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

wörtlich
Meaning
taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration
Example
His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.
Sein Kommentar war als Scherz gemeint und sollte nicht wörtlich genommen werden.
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

Glanz
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
Der Glanz des Sonnenaufgangs erleuchtete das ganze Tal.
C1 adjective /ˈfruː.ɡəl/

Frugal

sparsam; wirtschaftlich
Meaning
economical; thrifty;
Example
She is very frugal and saves money by buying only necessary items.
Sie ist sehr sparsam und spart Geld, indem sie nur notwendige Artikel kauft.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

griesgrämig
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
Der griesgrämige alte Mann schrie die Kinder an, weil sie in der Nähe seines Hauses spielten.
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

Durchhaltevermögen
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
Sein Durchhaltevermögen half ihm, seine Träume zu verwirklichen.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

zurückhaltend
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
Sie schenkte ihm ein zurückhaltendes Lächeln.
B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

centimeter

Zentimeter
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Example
The table is 120 centimeters long.
Der Tisch ist 120 Zentimeter lang.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

durchlässig
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
Der Boden in diesem Bereich ist sehr durchlässig für Wasser.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʊntə/

junta

militärjunta
Meaning
A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.
Example
The junta seized power after the coup.
Die Junta ergriff nach dem Putsch die Macht.
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

Kätzchen
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
Die Weidenkätzchen schaukelten sanft im Frühlingswind.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

Aussicht, Prognose
Meaning
a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect
Example
The economic outlook for the year is positive.
Der wirtschaftliche Ausblick für das Jahr ist positiv.
B1 noun /ˈfɛloʊ/

fellow

Kamerad
Meaning
a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another
Example
He is a fellow student in my class.
Er ist ein Kamerad in meiner Klasse.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈtriːvəbl/

irretrievable

unwiederbringlich
Meaning
impossible to recover or regain
Example
The documents were lost in an irretrievable way after the fire.
Die Dokumente wurden nach dem Brand auf unwiederbringliche Weise verloren.
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

zusammenarbeiten
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
Freiwillige arbeiten oft mit lokalen Organisationen zusammen.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/

Journal

zeitschrift
Meaning
a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events
Example
She kept a personal journal to record her thoughts and experiences.
Sie führte ein persönliches Journal, um ihre Gedanken und Erfahrungen festzuhalten.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

Longanfrucht
Meaning
a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee
Example
Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.
Longanfrüchte werden oft frisch oder getrocknet gegessen und sind in asiatischen Desserts beliebt.
B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

disziplin
Meaning
The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience
Example
Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.
Disziplin hilft, Fokus und Produktivität aufrechtzuerhalten.
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/

omnipotent

allmächtig
Meaning
Having unlimited power; able to do anything; all-powerful.
Example
In many religions, God is considered omnipotent.
In vielen Religionen wird Gott als omnipotent angesehen.
B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

betroffen; beeinflusst
Meaning
influenced; impacted; touched by something
Example
The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.
Die von der Flut betroffenen Gebiete benötigen sofortige Hilfe.
C1 verb /piːk/

pique

wecken
Meaning
to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger
Example
Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.
Ihre Bemerkungen weckten seine Neugier auf das geheime Projekt.
B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

ahnenreihe
Meaning
one’s family origins or lineage
Example
He is proud of his royal ancestry.
Er ist stolz auf seine königliche Ahnenreihe.
A1 conjunction /ænd/

and

und
Meaning
Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.
Example
She bought apples and oranges.
Sie kaufte Äpfel und Orangen.