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C1 noun /ˈtrɪkəri/

trickery

Meaning
The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.
Example
The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery.
A2 verb /mɪks/

mix

mischen
Meaning
To combine different substances or elements together.
Example
She likes to mix different colors to create new shades.
Sie mag es, verschiedene Farben zu mischen, um neue Farbtöne zu kreieren.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/

auspices

Schirmherrschaft
Meaning
Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.
Example
The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.
Die Konferenz fand unter den Auspizien der Vereinten Nationen statt.
B2 noun /prəˈmoʊ.tər/

promoter

Förderer
Meaning
A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.
Example
The promoter organized a concert for the new band.
Der Förderer organisierte ein Konzert für die neue Band.
B2 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Gerichtssaal
Meaning
a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge
Example
The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.
Der Zeuge wurde aufgefordert, im Gerichtssaal auszusagen.
C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

krematorium
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are cremated
Example
The crematory was located near the cemetery.
Das Krematorium war in der Nähe des Friedhofs.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

Ornithologie
Meaning
the scientific study of birds
Example
She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.
Sie verfolgte die Ornithologie, um die Zugmuster der Vögel zu verstehen.
C1 adjective /ˈɡɑːrdɪd/

guarded

vorsichtig
Meaning
Cautious and careful in speech or action, often to avoid giving too much away.
Example
He gave a guarded reply to the journalist.
Er gab eine vorsichtige Antwort an den Journalisten.
B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

Verschwörung
Meaning
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
Example
The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.
Die Polizei deckte eine Verschwörung auf, um die Regierung zu stürzen.
A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

Software
Meaning
the programs and other operating information used by a computer
Example
He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.
Er hat die Software installiert, um die Leistung seines Computers zu verbessern.
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

Ruhm; Bekanntheit
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
Die Wissenschaftlerin erlangte internationalen Ruhm für ihre Entdeckungen.
C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

aufwirbeln, ärgern
Meaning
to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone
Example
The wind ruffled her hair.
Der Wind zerzauste ihre Haare.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

Nihilist
Meaning
A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.
Example
He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.
Er wurde ein Nihilist genannt, weil er alle sozialen Normen ablehnte.
C1 verb /ˈflaʊndər/

flounder

torkeln
Meaning
To struggle or stagger clumsily; to experience difficulty or confusion.
Example
He floundered in the interview when asked difficult questions.
Er taumelte im Interview, als ihm schwierige Fragen gestellt wurden.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

embark

sich auf eine Reise begeben
Meaning
to begin a journey, project, or activity
Example
She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.
Sie entschied sich, eine neue Karriere in der Medizin zu beginnen.
C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

trockener Bach
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
Nach dem Sturm füllte sich der Bach schnell mit Wasser.
C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

fesseln, einschränken
Meaning
to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom
Example
The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.
Die strengen Regeln fesselten die Kreativität der Studenten.
C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

Streit, abnutzen
Meaning
As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.
Example
He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.
Er versuchte ruhig zu bleiben, aber seine Nerven begannen sich während des Streits abzunutzen.
C2 adjective /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒrɪkəl/

phantasmagorical

phantasmagorisch
Meaning
Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.
Example
The movie created a phantasmagorical vision of another world.
Der Film schuf eine phantasmagorische Vision einer anderen Welt.
B1 adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Ambitious

ehrgeizig
Meaning
having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring
Example
She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.
Sie ist ehrgeizig und arbeitet hart, um ihre Ziele zu erreichen.
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.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈθrɔː.lɪŋ/

enthralling

fesselnd
Meaning
Captivating and holding one's attention completely; fascinating.
Example
The movie was enthralling, keeping the audience engaged till the end.
Der Film war fesselnd, er hielt das Publikum bis zum Ende gefesselt.
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

Filmregisseur
Meaning
A person who directs or produces films
Example
The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.
Der Filmregisseur erhielt eine Auszeichnung für seinen neuesten Dokumentarfilm.
A2 noun ˈsɜːrvɪs

service

Dienst
Meaning
An act of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
True education promotes the value of service to others.
Wahre Bildung fördert den Wert des Dienstes für andere.
A2 noun /ˈhæn.dəl/

Handle

Griff; Henkel; Handhaben
Meaning
the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something
Example
The suitcase has a sturdy handle that makes it easy to carry through the airport.
Der Koffer hat einen robusten Griff, der es einfach macht, ihn durch den Flughafen zu tragen.
C1 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

Kolumnist
Meaning
a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine
Example
The columnist wrote an article about climate change.
Der Kolumnist schrieb einen Artikel über den Klimawandel.
C2 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

absichtlich
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
He wittingly withheld information from the police.
Er hielt absichtlich Informationen vor der Polizei zurück.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

unterbewerten
Meaning
To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.
Example
She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.
Sie hatte das Gefühl, dass ihr Chef ihre Beiträge ständig unterschätzte.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.nɪst/

Earnest

ernst; aufrichtig; mit tiefer und ernsthafter Überzeugung
Meaning
sincere; genuine; showing deep and serious conviction
Example
He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem.
Er unternahm einen ernsthaften Versuch, das Problem zu lösen.
C1 noun /meɪn/

mane

Mähne
Meaning
the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal
Example
The lion shook its thick mane proudly.
Der Löwe schüttelte stolz seine dicke Mähne.
B2 noun /dʒɜːm/

germ

Keim
Meaning
a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease
Example
Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.
Händewaschen hilft, die Verbreitung von Keimen zu verhindern.
A2 noun /dʒɪm/

gym

Fitnessstudio
Meaning
a place equipped for physical exercise and fitness training
Example
He goes to the gym every morning to work out.
Er geht jeden Morgen ins Fitnessstudio, um zu trainieren.
C2 noun /ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

zooplankton

Zooplankton
Meaning
Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.
Example
Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain.
Zooplankton spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der aquatischen Nahrungskette.
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

unterdrückbar
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
Die Symptome der Krankheit sind mit Medikamenten unterdrückbar.
C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

Glaube, Prinzip
Meaning
A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.
Example
Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.
Die Redefreiheit ist Teil seines persönlichen Glaubens.
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊn.kæst/

downcast

niedergeschlagen
Meaning
feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes
Example
He looked downcast after hearing the bad news.
Er wirkte niedergeschlagen, nachdem er die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

Zuvorkommenheit
Meaning
The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.
Example
His congeniality makes him popular among friends.
Seine Zuvorkommenheit macht ihn unter seinen Freunden beliebt.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

Folter
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
Er wurde während des Verhörs gefoltert.
C2 noun /ˈkwɒdrʊpɛd/

quadruped

Vierbeiner
Meaning
an animal that walks on four feet
Example
Most mammals are quadruped creatures adapted for running and stability.
Die meisten Säugetiere sind Vierbeiner, die zum Laufen und zur Stabilität geeignet sind.
C1 noun /ˈtreɪ.ki.ə/

Trachea

Luftröhre
Meaning
the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; windpipe
Example
The trachea is protected by cartilage rings that keep it open.
Die Luftröhre ist durch Knorpelringe geschützt, die sie offen halten.
C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

Alluvium
Meaning
Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.
Example
The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.
Das Alluvium an den Flussufern ist sehr fruchtbar für die Landwirtschaft.
C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

Permeabilität, die Eigenschaft oder der Zustand, durchlässig zu sein, so dass Flüssigkeiten oder Gase hindurchtreten können
Meaning
The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
Example
The permeability of the soil affects water retention.
Die Permeabilität des Bodens beeinflusst die Wasserretention.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/

Unilateral

einseitig
Meaning
one-sided; involving only one party
Example
The country made a unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty.
Das Land traf eine einseitige Entscheidung, sich aus dem Vertrag zurückzuziehen.
A2 noun /teɪp/

tape

Klebeband
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of material, often sticky on one side, used for fastening or sticking things together
Example
I need some tape to seal this box.
Ich brauche etwas Klebeband, um diese Box zu versiegeln.
B2 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

Empfänger
Meaning
a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece
Example
She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.
Sie hob den Hörer ab, um den Anruf entgegenzunehmen.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

an den falschen Ort stellen
Meaning
To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.
Example
I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.
Ich verliere oft meine Schlüssel, wenn ich in Eile bin.
B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

derzeit
Meaning
at the present time; now
Example
He is currently working on a new project.
Er arbeitet derzeit an einem neuen Projekt.
B2 adjective /əˈlɛdʒd/

alleged

vermeint
Meaning
said or thought to be true, but not proven
Example
The alleged thief was caught by the police.
Der vermeintliche Dieb wurde von der Polizei gefangen.
B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

Bison
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
Der Bison graste friedlich auf der Wiese.
C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

heftig zittern; plötzlich unwillkürliche Muskelkontraktionen erleiden
Meaning
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
Example
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
Der Patient konvulsierte während des Anfalls.
A2 adjective ˈhjuː.mən

human

menschlich
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.
Example
Human values shape social systems.
Menschliche Werte prägen soziale Systeme.
C1 verb /rɪˈlɛnt/

relent

nachgeben, milder werden
Meaning
to become less severe, harsh, or strict
Example
After hours of begging, she finally relented.
Nach stundenlangem Flehen gab sie schließlich nach.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

abgemagert
Meaning
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
Example
The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.
Der abgemagerte Hund wurde aus dem verlassenen Haus gerettet.
C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

Entführer
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
Die Polizei verhaftete den Entführer nach einer langen Suche.
B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

spektakulär
Meaning
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.
Example
The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.
Der Start des Raumfahrzeugs war ein spektakuläres Ereignis.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

expunge

löschen
Meaning
To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.
Example
He managed to expunge the embarrassing memory from his mind.
Er hat es geschafft, die peinliche Erinnerung aus seinem Kopf zu löschen.
B1 noun /fɒɡ/

Fog

Nebel
Meaning
a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that reduces visibility
Example
Dense fog covered the highway this morning.
Dichter Nebel bedeckte heute Morgen die Autobahn.
B1 noun /ˈprɛər/

prayer

Gebet
Meaning
a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity
Example
She recited a prayer before the meal.
Sie sprach ein Gebet vor dem Essen.
B1 noun /klɑːrk/

clerk

Angestellter
Meaning
A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.
Example
The clerk helped me find the correct form.
Der Angestellte half mir, das richtige Formular zu finden.
B1 noun /ˈfiːdbæk/

feedback

Rückmeldung
Meaning
information or opinions about how well someone is doing something
Example
She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay.
Sie bat ihren Lehrer um Feedback zu ihrem Aufsatz.
A1 noun /ˈtiː.tʃər/

Teacher

Lehrer
Meaning
a person who teaches students in a school or other educational institution
Example
The teacher explained the math problem clearly to the students.
Der Lehrer erklärte den Mathematikproblem klar den Schülern.
A2 adjective /ˈhɛl.θi/

healthy

gesund
Meaning
Good physical and mental condition, free from disease or illness.
Example
Regular exercise and a balanced diet keep the body healthy.
Regelmäßige Bewegung und eine ausgewogene Ernährung halten den Körper gesund.
B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

ändern
Meaning
to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify
Example
They amended the contract to include new terms.
Sie änderten den Vertrag, um neue Bedingungen hinzuzufügen.
C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

Mischlingshund
Meaning
A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
Example
The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.
Der streunende Hund war ein freundlicher Mischlingshund.
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

frech
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
Das Kind gab eine freche Antwort an seinen Lehrer.
C2 noun /ɡɜːrθ/

girth

Umfang
Meaning
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
Example
The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.
Der Umfang des Baumes maß fast fünf Fuß.
C1 noun /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

Nieselregen
Meaning
light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall
Example
The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.
Der sanfte Nieselregen setzte sich den ganzen Morgen fort und ließ alles neblig erscheinen.
A2 adjective /ˈpɑːt taɪm/

part-time

Teilzeit
Meaning
working for only part of the usual working day or week
Example
She works part-time as a waitress.
Sie arbeitet als Teilzeit-Kellnerin.
C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

ja
Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
Das Komitee hat mit Ja für den Vorschlag gestimmt.
C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

verwöhnt
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
Der verwöhnte Junge warf einen Wutanfall, als er sein Spielzeug nicht bekam.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

sozial
Meaning
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
Example
He is very active socially and attends many events.
Er ist sehr sozial aktiv und nimmt an vielen Veranstaltungen teil.
C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

ursprünglich, wesentlich
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.
Example
Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.
Angst ist eine der primitivsten Emotionen, die Menschen erleben.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

langjährig
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
Example
She is a long-time friend of my family.
Sie ist eine langjährige Freundin meiner Familie.
C2 adverb /ˈɪntʃmiːl/

inchmeal

stückchenweise
Meaning
Gradually, little by little.
Example
The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin.
Das alte Schloss fiel stückchenweise in Ruinen.
B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

offen; öffentlich
Meaning
in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly
Example
She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.
Sie sprach offen über ihre Kämpfe mit der psychischen Gesundheit.
A2 noun /ˈtraɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Tricycle

dreirad
Meaning
a three-wheeled vehicle, especially one for children
Example
The child rode his tricycle in the park.
Das Kind fuhr mit seinem Dreirad im Park.
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

sich niederlassen, verstecken
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
Sie setzte sich gemütlich in einen Sessel neben dem Kamin.
B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

Marktwirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.
Example
A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.
Eine Marktwirtschaft ermöglicht es Unternehmen, frei zu konkurrieren.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt

intermittent

intermittierend
Meaning
Happening irregularly, not continuously.
Example
The rain was intermittent throughout the day.
Der Regen war den ganzen Tag über intermittierend.
A2 adverb /pəˈhæps/

Perhaps

vielleicht
Meaning
possibly; maybe; used to express uncertainty or make a suggestion
Example
Perhaps we should call before visiting to make sure they're home.
Vielleicht sollten wir vorher anrufen, bevor wir vorbeikommen, um sicherzustellen, dass sie zu Hause sind.
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 /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

Extravagance

übermäßige Ausgabe; Verschwendung
Meaning
lack of restraint in spending money; excessive expense
Example
The wedding celebration was criticized for its unnecessary extravagance.
Die Hochzeitsfeier wurde für ihre unnötige Extravaganz kritisiert.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

Politik, Regierungssystem
Meaning
an organized society or form of government
Example
The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.
Die antike griechische Politik hatte ein System von Stadtstaaten.
B1 noun ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz

audio lessons

Audiolektionen
Meaning
Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.
Example
Audio lessons are useful for listening skills.
Audiolektionen sind nützlich für Hörfähigkeiten.
C1 noun /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

epitome

Ein perfektes Beispiel für eine bestimmte Qualität oder Art; die beste Darstellung von etwas
Meaning
A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.
Example
She is the epitome of grace and kindness.
Sie ist der Inbegriff von Anmut und Freundlichkeit.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

aus Eichenholz
Meaning
made of or resembling oak wood
Example
The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.
Die Dorfbewohner versammelten sich um den Eichentisch in der Halle.
C2 noun /ˌhjuː.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

humification

Humifikation
Meaning
The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.
Example
Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.
Humifikation verbessert die Bodenstruktur und Fruchtbarkeit.
B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

eifrig; mit großem Verlangen
Meaning
with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire
Example
The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.
Die Kinder warteten eifrig darauf, dass die Ferien begannen.
A1 noun/adjective /saʊθ/

south

süden
Meaning
the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf und geht im Süden unter.
C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

venere
Meaning
relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases
Example
Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.
Ärzte warnen vor den Gefahren von venerischen Krankheiten.
B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

Blattgemüse
Meaning
Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage
Example
Eating greens is important for good health.
Das Essen von Blattgemüse ist wichtig für eine gute Gesundheit.
C1 adjective /ˈwɔːrˌlaɪk/

warlike

kriegerisch
Meaning
Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.
Example
The tribe was known for its warlike traditions.
Der Stamm war bekannt für seine kriegerischen Traditionen.
B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

erreichbar
Meaning
Able to be brought about or reached successfully.
Example
Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.
Beginnen Sie mit erreichbaren Schritten, um motiviert zu bleiben.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

Teilnehmer der Konferenz
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conference
Example
Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.
Jeder Teilnehmer der Konferenz erhielt ein Namensschild am Anmeldetisch.
C1 noun /rəʊˈbɒt.ɪk ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/

robotic surgery

robotische chirurgie
Meaning
Surgery performed with the assistance of robotic systems to enhance precision and reduce invasiveness.
Example
Robotic surgery enhances precision in complex procedures.
Robotische Chirurgie verbessert die Präzision bei komplexen Verfahren.
A2 noun /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/

baseball

Baseball
Meaning
a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases
Example
He loves watching baseball games on TV.
Er liebt es, Baseballspiele im Fernsehen zu sehen.
B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

anziehen
Meaning
to make something more secure or less loose
Example
He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.
Er zog die Schrauben an, um das Regal zu sichern.
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

umleiten
Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
Die Polizei leitete den Verkehr auf eine Nebenstraße um.
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.
A2 adjective /braɪt/

Bright

leuchtend
Meaning
giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color
Example
The artist used bright colors in her painting.
Die Künstlerin verwendete leuchtende Farben in ihrem Gemälde.
B1 noun /rɪsk/

Risk

Glück
Meaning
a situation involving exposure to danger; the possibility of something bad happening
Example
Taking this investment carries a high risk of losing money.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

ergonomisches Design
Meaning
Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.
Example
The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.
Der Stuhl hat ein ergonomisches Design für eine bessere Haltung.
B2 noun /læp/

Lap

Schoß
Meaning
the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course
Example
The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.
Die Katze rollte sich bequem in ihrem Schoß zusammen, während sie ihr Buch las.
C1 verb /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

retten
Meaning
To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.
Example
They managed to salvage some goods from the fire.
Sie haben es geschafft, einige Waren aus dem Feuer zu retten.
C2 noun /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/

Green Jackfruit

grüner Jackfrucht
Meaning
unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.
Grüne Jackfrucht wird oft in Currys und Eintöpfen verwendet.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊst ˌɒfɪs/

post office

Postamt
Meaning
a public building or agency where mail is sent, received, and other postal services are provided
Example
I went to the post office to mail a package.
Ich ging zum Postamt, um ein Paket zu verschicken.
B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

Konsens
Meaning
A general agreement among all members of a group.
Example
Consensus was reached after long deliberation.
Ein Konsens wurde nach langer Beratung erreicht.
C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

zusätzlich
Meaning
providing necessary support to the main system or organization
Example
The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.
Das Unternehmen bietet ergänzende Dienstleistungen für die Gesundheitsbranche an.
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

weglassen
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
Bitte lassen Sie keine wichtigen Details in Ihrem Bericht aus.
A2 noun /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/

Kangaroo

Känguru
Meaning
a large marsupial from Australia that moves by hopping on its strong hind legs
Example
The kangaroo jumped high with its joey in its pouch.
Das Känguru sprang hoch mit seinem Jungen in seiner Tasche.
B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

Schaffleisch
Meaning
meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat
Example
The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.
Das Restaurant serviert leckeres Schaffleischcurry mit Reis.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

mismanage

missmanagen
Meaning
to handle or control something badly or inefficiently
Example
The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years.
Das Unternehmen ging jahrelang bankrott, weil es missmanagt wurde.
B1 adjective /əˈʃeɪmd/

Ashamed

beschämt
Meaning
feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions
Example
He was ashamed of his poor performance.
Er war beschämt über seine schlechte Leistung.
C1 adverb ˌekspəˈnenʃəli

exponentially

exponentiell
Meaning
At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.
Example
Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide.
Die Internetakzeptanz wächst weltweit exponentiell.
C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

vorbedeutend
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
Die dunklen Wolken kündigen einen heftigen Sturm an.
C1 noun /ˈneb.jʊ.lə/

nebula

nebel
Meaning
A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.
Example
The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky.
Der Orionnebel ist einer der hellsten am Himmel.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

Partnerschaft
Meaning
the state of being a partner or a group of partners
Example
Our partnership has helped both companies grow.
Unsere Partnerschaft hat beiden Unternehmen geholfen zu wachsen.
C1 noun /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/

inkling

Ahnung
Meaning
A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.
Example
She had an inkling that he was planning a surprise.
Sie hatte einen leichten Verdacht, dass er eine Überraschung plante.
C2 verb /fɔrˈswɛr/

forswear

verzichten
Meaning
to renounce or reject; to give up completely
Example
He forswore his old habits and started a new life.
Er verzichtete auf seine alten Gewohnheiten und begann ein neues Leben.
C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

Höhlenbewohner
Meaning
A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.
Example
Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.
Einige nannten ihn einen Höhlenbewohner, weil er sich weigerte, moderne Technologie zu nutzen.
C1 noun স্ক্রোলিং অ্যাডিকশন

scrolling addiction

Scroll-Sucht
Meaning
A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.
Example
Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users.
Scroll-Sucht ist eine wachsende Besorgnis unter Smartphone-Nutzern.