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C1 verb /ˈtrɪkl̩/

trickle

trickeln
Meaning
To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.
Example
Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.
Nach dem starken Regen begann Wasser langsam die Wand herunter zu trickeln.
A2 noun /ˈtɛstɪŋ/

testing

Test
Meaning
the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out
Example
The testing of the new software is still ongoing.
Der Test der neuen Software ist noch im Gange.
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.
B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

Dicke
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
Die Dicke des Buches machte es schwer zu tragen.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

trüb
Meaning
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
Example
The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.
Das Flusswasser wurde nach dem starken Regen trüb.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrki/

turkey

Truthahn (ein großer Vogel)
Meaning
a large bird native to North America, often eaten at special occasions like Thanksgiving; also the meat of this bird.
Example
We roasted a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
Wir haben einen Truthahn für das Thanksgiving-Dinner gebraten.
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.
A1 verb /teɪk/

take

nehmen, bringen
Meaning
to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself
Example
Please take this book to the library.
Bitte bring dieses Buch in die Bibliothek.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

schwach / dünn
Meaning
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Example
The evidence against him is quite tenuous.
Der Beweis gegen ihn ist ziemlich schwach.
A2 adjective /ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ/

teenage

Teenager
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of people aged between 13 and 19 years old
Example
She spent her teenage years in a small town.
Sie verbrachte ihre Teenagerjahre in einer kleinen Stadt.
C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

Requisiten
Meaning
the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status
Example
The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.
Der König erschien mit allen Requisiten der Königtümer.
A2 noun /tɛkst/

text

Text
Meaning
a written or printed work or passage, especially a book or document
Example
The teacher asked us to read the text on page 50.
Der Lehrer bat uns, den Text auf Seite 50 zu lesen.
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.
C2 verb /ˈtɪpəl/

tipple

trinken
Meaning
to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts
Example
He likes to tipple at the local pub after work.
Er trinkt gerne im lokalen Pub nach der Arbeit.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪ.dər/

Trader

Händler
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or financial securities for profit
Example
The trader made a good profit from selling imported goods.
Der Händler erzielte einen guten Gewinn, indem er importierte Waren verkaufte.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

Terminal, final, unheilbare Krankheit
Meaning
As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.
Example
He waited for the bus at the central terminal.
Er wartete an der zentralen Terminalstation auf den Bus.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪklɪʃ/

ticklish

kitzlig, empfindlich
Meaning
easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive
Example
She is very ticklish and bursts into laughter when touched on her feet.
Sie ist sehr kitzlig und lacht sofort, wenn man ihre Füße berührt.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrpɪtuːd/

turpitude

Verderbtheit
Meaning
depraved or wicked behavior or character
Example
The judge condemned the criminal’s act of moral turpitude.
Der Richter verurteilte die Handlung des moralischen Verderbens des Kriminellen.
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtərʃɪp/

tutorship

Tutorschaft
Meaning
The office or position of a tutor; guidance or instruction given by a tutor.
Example
He thrived under the tutorship of his mentor.
Er blühte unter der Tutorschaft seines Mentors auf.
B1 verb ˈtrænsfər

transfer

übertragen
Meaning
To move from one place to another; to hand over.
Example
Power transfer was necessary.
Die Machtübertragung war notwendig.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪərləs/

tireless

unermüdlich
Meaning
Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.
Example
She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.
Sie arbeitete unermüdlich, um das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊtəm/

totem

heiliges Symbol
Meaning
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
Example
The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.
Der Adler wird in vielen Kulturen als heiliges Totem angesehen.
B1 noun ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal
Meaning
A famous mausoleum in India, considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built and a symbol of love.
Example
The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built.
Das Taj Mahal gilt als eines der schönsten jemals erbauten Bauwerke.
A1 noun /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

tuesday

Dienstag
Meaning
The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
Wir haben am Dienstag ein Meeting geplant.
A1 noun /taɪm/

time

Zeit
Meaning
a measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues
Example
I don’t have enough time to finish the project.
Ich habe nicht genug Zeit, um das Projekt zu beenden.
A2 noun /ˈtæk.si kæb/

Taxi cab

taxi
Meaning
A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities
Example
We took a taxi cab to the restaurant.
Wir nahmen ein Taxi zum Restaurant.
B1 noun /tɜːmz/

terms

bedingungen
Meaning
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
Example
The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract.
Die Bedingungen des Vertrags sind klar im Vertrag dargelegt.
C2 noun, adjective /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

tatterdemalion

Person in zerlumpter Kleidung
Meaning
A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.
Example
A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food.
Ein Tatterdemalion wanderte auf der Suche nach Essen durch die Straßen.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

Verräter
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
Der Spion wurde als Verräter seines Landes gebrandmarkt, nachdem er gefangen genommen wurde.
B2 adjective /teɪm/

Tame

zahm; sanft; gehorsam
Meaning
domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control
Example
The tame lion performed tricks in the circus.
Der zahme Löwe führte Kunststücke im Zirkus vor.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

pokal
Meaning
An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
Example
She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.
Sie zeigte stolz den Pokal, den sie im Wettbewerb gewonnen hatte.
B1 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/

Tradition

Tradition
Meaning
the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation; a long-established custom or belief
Example
It's a family tradition to gather for dinner every Sunday evening.
Es ist eine Familientradition, sich jeden Sonntagabend zum Abendessen zu versammeln.
C2 noun /ˈtraɪdənt/

trident

Dreizack
Meaning
A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.
Example
The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.
Die Statue von Poseidon hält einen mächtigen Dreizack.
A2 conjunction /ðoʊ/

though

obwohl
Meaning
used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected
Example
Though it was raining, they still went outside.
Obwohl es regnete, gingen sie trotzdem nach draußen.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪlər/

trailer

Trailer / Vorschau
Meaning
a preview of a movie or a vehicle used for transporting goods
Example
The movie trailer was released last week.
Der Trailer des Films wurde letzte Woche veröffentlicht.
B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

Start
Meaning
The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.
Example
The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.
Der Start des Flugzeugs wurde aufgrund des schlechten Wetters verzögert.
B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

Verkehr
Meaning
Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.
Example
The city is investing in a new transit system.
Die Stadt investiert in ein neues Verkehrssystem.
B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

Tablet
Meaning
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
Example
She took a tablet to relieve her headache.
Sie nahm eine Tablette, um ihre Kopfschmerzen zu lindern.
A2 adjective /θɪn/

Thin

dünn; schmal
Meaning
having little thickness; not thick; slender
Example
She wore a thin jacket in the cold weather.
Sie trug eine dünne Jacke bei kaltem Wetter.
C1 noun /ˌtes.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Testimonial

Zeugnis
Meaning
a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Example
The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.
Der Professor schrieb ein glänzendes Zeugnis für seine ehemalige Studentin.
B2 noun /treɪˈniː/

Trainee

Praktikant; Auszubildender
Meaning
a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession; a novice learner
Example
The medical trainee worked long hours to gain practical experience.
Der medizinische Praktikant arbeitete lange Stunden, um praktische Erfahrungen zu sammeln.
B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

tragödie; katastrophe
Meaning
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending
Example
The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.
Das Erdbeben war eine Tragödie, die Tausende von Familien betroffen hat.
B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

Trauma
Meaning
a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock
Example
The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.
Der Unfall hinterließ bei ihr ein dauerhaftes emotionales Trauma.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

rechtswidriges Verhalten
Meaning
Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.
Example
The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen unzulässiger Einmischung in Verträge für schuldig befunden.
A2 noun /ˈtælənt/

talent

Talent
Meaning
natural aptitude or skill
Example
She has a great talent for painting.
Sie hat ein großes Talent für Malerei.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

Mietshaus
Meaning
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
Example
The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.
Die Familie lebte in einem überfüllten Mietshaus in der Stadt.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃən/

transposition

Transposition
Meaning
the act of changing the order or position of something
Example
The transposition of digits caused an error in the calculation.
Die Transposition von Ziffern führte zu einem Fehler in der Berechnung.
A1 pronoun /ðeɪ/

they

sie
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
They are going to the park.
Sie gehen in den Park.
A1 adverb /ðɛn/

then

dann
Meaning
at that time; next in order of time or place
Example
We went to the park, and then we had lunch.
Wir gingen zum Park und danach haben wir zu Mittag gegessen.
C1 noun ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

tribunal of justice

Gerichtshof
Meaning
A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.
Example
The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly.
Der Gerichtshof begann sofort mit den Anhörungen.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

Endstation
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
Der Zug kam nach einer langen Reise schließlich am Terminus an.
B1 noun /twiːt/

Tweet

zwitschern
Meaning
a short high-pitched sound made by a small bird; a post on Twitter
Example
I heard the sweet tweet of a sparrow this morning.
Ich habe das süße Tweet eines Spatzes heute Morgen gehört.
B1 adjective /ˈtrɪki/

Tricky

schwierig; listig; täuschend
Meaning
requiring skill or careful handling; difficult to deal with
Example
This math problem is quite tricky to solve.
Dieses Mathematikproblem ist ziemlich schwierig zu lösen.
C1 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.
A1 adverb /təˈɡeðər/

Together

zusammen
Meaning
with each other; in unity; at the same time
Example
We should work together to solve this problem.
Wir sollten zusammenarbeiten, um dieses Problem zu lösen.
C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

drosseln/geschwindigkeit kontrollieren
Meaning
To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.
Example
The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.
Der Fahrer drosselte den Motor, um das Auto zu verlangsamen.
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.
A1 adjective /taɪəd/

Tired

müde
Meaning
feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest
Example
I am too tired to continue working.
Ich bin zu müde, um weiterzuarbeiten.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

toxisch; schädlich oder unangenehm
Meaning
poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant
Example
The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
Die Fabrik setzte giftige Chemikalien in den Fluss frei.
C2 noun /ˌtɜːsənˈtɛnəri/

tercentenary

terzentenarium
Meaning
The 300th anniversary of an event.
Example
The city celebrated its tercentenary with a grand festival.
Die Stadt feierte ihr Terzentenarium mit einem großen Festival.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

Topas
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
Die Krone der Königin war mit einem prächtigen blauen Topas geschmückt.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

aggressiv
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
Sie wurde aggressiv, als ihre Ideen herausgefordert wurden.
B2 noun /treɪt/

Trait

Eigenschaft
Meaning
a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature
Example
Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.
Geduld ist eine wichtige Eigenschaft für jeden, der mit Kindern arbeitet.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

Beben
Meaning
a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground
Example
A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.
Ein kleines Beben wurde vor dem Erdbeben gespürt.
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.
B1 noun /ˈtɛkstbʊk/

textbook

Lehrbuch
Meaning
a book used for studying a subject in school or college
Example
She bought a new biology textbook for her class.
Sie kaufte ein neues Biologiebuch für ihren Kurs.
B1 noun /tɔːrˈtiːə/

tortilla

Tortilla
Meaning
A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.
Example
She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla.
Sie wickelte das Gemüse in eine warme Tortilla.
C1 adjective /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

tectonic

tektonisch
Meaning
Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.
Example
Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation.
Tektonische Bewegungen verursachen Erdbeben und Gebirgsbildung.
A2 noun /θɔːt/

thought

Gedanke
Meaning
an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something
Example
She had a sudden thought about the future.
Sie hatte einen plötzlichen Gedanken über die Zukunft.
A2 noun /ˈtaʊ.əl/

Towel

Handtuch
Meaning
a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying
Example
She wrapped herself in a soft towel after the shower.
Sie wickelte sich nach der Dusche in ein weiches Handtuch.
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.
A1 pronoun /ðɪs/

this

dies
Meaning
used to refer to a person or thing that is close or near in space, time, or thought
Example
This is my favorite book.
Dies ist mein Lieblingsbuch.
A2 noun /tɪp/

tip

tipp
Meaning
a small but useful piece of advice
Example
I received a tip on how to improve my presentation.
Ich habe einen Tipp erhalten, wie ich meine Präsentation verbessern kann.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪd.li/

Tiddley

leicht betrunken; klein oder winzig
Meaning
slightly drunk; small or tiny
Example
After a few drinks, he felt a bit tiddley.
Nach ein paar Drinks fühlte er sich ein bisschen tiddley.
B2 noun /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

thanksgiving

Erntedankfest
Meaning
an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal
Example
We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family.
Wir haben das Erntedankfest-Dinner mit unserer Familie verbracht.
A2 noun /ˈθiːətər/

theater

Theater
Meaning
a building or area for dramatic performances
Example
We are going to the theater tonight.
Wir gehen heute Abend ins Theater.
B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/

Thankful

dankbar
Meaning
pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative
Example
I am thankful for all your help and support.
Ich bin dankbar für deine Hilfe und Unterstützung.
B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

Schneider
Meaning
a person whose job is making and altering clothes
Example
The tailor measured him for a new suit.
Der Schneider hat ihm Maß für einen neuen Anzug genommen.
C1 adjective /tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

tech-driven

technologiegetrieben
Meaning
Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.
Example
The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency.
Der Agrarsektor wird immer mehr technologiegetrieben, um eine höhere Effizienz zu erreichen.
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 adverb /ˌðɛərˈɪn/

Therein

darin;
Meaning
in that place; in that respect
Example
The box contains many treasures, and therein lies its value.
Die Kiste enthält viele Schätze, und darin liegt ihr Wert.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪp.lɪ.kət/

triplicate

drei Kopien
Meaning
A set of three identical copies of something.
Example
The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use.
Die Dokumente wurden in dreifacher Ausfertigung für den offiziellen Gebrauch vorbereitet.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪnɪti/

trinity

dreifaltigkeit
Meaning
a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Example
The museum’s exhibit focused on a trinity of themes: memory, identity, and power.
Die Ausstellung im Museum konzentrierte sich auf eine Dreifaltigkeit von Themen: Erinnerung, Identität und Macht.
B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

verspotten
Meaning
to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way
Example
Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.
Kinder necken oft ihre jüngeren Geschwister verspielt.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/

Tiger

Tiger
Meaning
a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia
Example
The tiger hunted silently through the jungle.
Der Tiger jagte lautlos durch den Dschungel.
A2 adjective /ˈθɜːr.sti/

Thirsty

durstig
Meaning
feeling a need to drink; having a strong desire for something
Example
I am very thirsty after running in the heat.
Ich bin sehr durstig nach dem Laufen in der Hitze.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

Oberkörper
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
Der Künstler malte den Oberkörper des Modells im Detail.
B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

besorgt
Meaning
experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry
Example
He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.
Er sah nach den schlechten Nachrichten zutiefst besorgt aus.
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

scharf
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
Die Soße hatte einen scharfen Geschmack, der das Gericht noch schmackhafter machte.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪtjələr/

titular

titular
Meaning
holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work
Example
She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.
Sie ist die Titularvorsitzende des Komitees, aber die Entscheidungen werden vom Koordinator getroffen.
C1 adjective /ˈtʌf.tɪd/

Tufted

mit Büscheln; ausgestattet mit Büscheln
Meaning
having a tuft or tufts; furnished with a tuft or clump of threads, hairs, or other material
Example
The tufted sofa looked elegant in the living room.
Das Sofa mit Büscheln sah im Wohnzimmer elegant aus.
B1 noun /treɪl/

trail

Pfad
Meaning
a path or track left by something that has passed
Example
The hikers followed the trail through the forest.
Die Wanderer folgten dem Pfad durch den Wald.
C1 verb /ˈtæmpər/

tamper

manipulieren
Meaning
To interfere with something in a harmful, unauthorized, or improper way.
Example
The evidence was tampered with before the trial.
Die Beweise wurden vor dem Prozess manipuliert.
C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

typografisch
Meaning
relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text
Example
There was a typographical error in the book.
Es gab einen typografischen Fehler im Buch.
C1 noun /ˌtrænsˈpɪəreɪʃən/

transpiration

Transpiration
Meaning
The process by which plants lose water through their leaves, which plays a crucial role in plant cooling, nutrient transport, and the water cycle.
Example
Transpiration plays a key role in the water cycle and plant growth.
Die Transpiration spielt eine Schlüsselrolle im Wasserkreislauf und beim Pflanzenwachstum.
B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

Tilapiafisch
Meaning
a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth
Example
Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.
Der Tilapiafisch ist eine der am häufigsten gezüchteten Fischarten weltweit.
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.
C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

Theologe
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
Theologen debattieren oft über komplexe Fragen des Glaubens und der Moral.
B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

Stamm
Meaning
a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture
Example
The tribe lived in harmony with nature.
Der Stamm lebte im Einklang mit der Natur.
C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

Oberboden
Meaning
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
Example
Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.
Bauern sind auf gesunden Oberboden angewiesen, um gute Ernteerträge zu erzielen.
C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

sparsam
Meaning
using money and resources carefully and not wastefully
Example
She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.
Sie ist sehr sparsam und spart immer Geld für die Zukunft.
B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

territorial
Meaning
Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
Example
The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.
Die beiden Länder hatten einen territorialen Streit um die Insel.
B1 noun ˈtaɪmər

timer

Timer
Meaning
An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time intervals.
Example
He set the timer for 30 minutes to complete the task.
Er stellte den Timer auf 30 Minuten ein, um die Aufgabe abzuschließen.
A2 preposition /tɔːrd/

toward

zu
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
She walked toward the door.
Sie ging zur Tür.
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 adjective /ˈtaɪ.ni/

Tiny

sehr klein; winzig
Meaning
extremely small in size or amount
Example
The baby bird was tiny and helpless.
Das Babyvögelchen war sehr klein und hilflos.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /trænsˈfɜːrər/

transferrer

überträger
Meaning
A person who transfers something, such as property, rights, or responsibilities, to another.
Example
The transferrer is responsible for ensuring the property is legally passed on.
Der überträger ist verantwortlich dafür, dass das eigentum rechtlich übertragen wird.
B1 noun /tiːn/

teen

Teenager
Meaning
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
Example
He's a teenager who loves sports.
Er ist ein Teenager, der Sport liebt.
A2 verb /triːt/

treat

behandeln
Meaning
to behave toward someone or something in a particular way
Example
The doctor treated me with great care during my recovery.
Der Arzt behandelte mich während meiner Genesung mit großer Sorgfalt.
B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

auslösen
Meaning
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
Example
The loud noise triggered the alarm system.
Der laute Lärm hat das Alarmsystem ausgelöst.
B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

Wahrhaftigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
Ihre Wahrhaftigkeit in der Untersuchung trug dazu bei, den Fall schnell zu lösen.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

torkeln
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
Der alte Mann torkelte mit einem Stock die Straße entlang.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/

timing

Zeitpunkt
Meaning
the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done
Example
Good timing is essential in business negotiations.
Gutes Timing ist in Geschäftsgesprächen entscheidend.