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C1 noun /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

trilogy

Trilogie
Meaning
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
Example
The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.
Der Regisseur veröffentlichte endlich den dritten Film, um die Sci-Fi-Trilogie zu vervollständigen.
C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

titanisch
Meaning
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
Example
The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.
Das Unternehmen unternahm titanische Anstrengungen, um in neue Märkte zu expandieren.
C1 noun /ˈtæbloʊ/

tableau

Tableau
Meaning
a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art
Example
The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.
Die Schauspieler erstarrten in einem Tableau, das den letzten Moment des Stücks einfing.
C1 noun /ˈtændʒənt/

tangent

Tangente
Meaning
a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not cross it
Example
The teacher drew a tangent to the circle on the board.
Der Lehrer zeichnete eine Tangente an den Kreis an der Tafel.
C1 noun /ˈtʌɡboʊt/

tugboat

Schlepper
Meaning
a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships
Example
The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor.
Der Schlepper führte das riesige Schiff sicher in den Hafen.
C1 noun /təˈlɛpəθi/

telepathy

Telepathie
Meaning
the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses
Example
The twins claimed to share telepathy with each other.
Die Zwillinge behaupteten, Telepathie miteinander zu teilen.
C1 noun /ˈtuːsəm/

twosome

Paar
Meaning
A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.
Example
They entered the dance competition as a twosome.
Sie traten als Paar in den Tanzwettbewerb ein.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈʌv/

Thereof

davon
Meaning
of that; from that
Example
The contract and all amendments thereof must be signed.
Der Vertrag und alle Änderungen davon müssen unterschrieben werden.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪərfəl/

Tearful

tränenreich; weinend
Meaning
expressing or showing sadness and sorrow; inclined to weep
Example
She gave a tearful goodbye to her friends at the airport.
Sie gab ihren Freunden am Flughafen einen tränenreichen Abschied.
C1 noun /treɪd fəˌsɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

trade facilitation

Handelsförderung
Meaning
The simplification, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes.
Example
Trade facilitation boosts economic growth.
Die Handelsförderung fördert das Wirtschaftswachstum.
C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

Unruhe
Meaning
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
Example
The political turmoil led to mass protests.
Die politische Unruhe führte zu massiven Protesten.
C1 noun /taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/

typography

Typografie
Meaning
the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing
Example
Good typography improves the readability of a website.
Gute Typografie verbessert die Lesbarkeit einer Website.
C1 adjective /ˈtɒp.məʊst/

Topmost

höchster; oberster
Meaning
highest in position or rank
Example
The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree.
Die Flagge wurde auf dem obersten Ast des Baumes platziert.
C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

dafür
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
Er erhielt die Zahlung und gab einen Beleg dafür.
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

Vollblutpferd
Meaning
a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education
Example
The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.
Der Jockey ritt ein schnelles Vollblutpferd im Rennen.
C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

Drehmoment
Meaning
A twisting force that causes rotation.
Example
The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.
Der Mechaniker maß das Drehmoment des Motors.
C1 noun /təˈnæs.ə.ti/

tenacity

Beharrlichkeit
Meaning
Determination, persistence, and the quality of not giving up
Example
His tenacity in solving problems led to his success.
Seine Beharrlichkeit bei der Lösung von Problemen führte zu seinem Erfolg.
C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

hartnäckig
Meaning
Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.
Example
Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.
Ihr hartnäckiger Geist half ihr, Schwierigkeiten zu überwinden.
C1 noun /ˌtɛknɪˈkæləti/

technicality

technischeität
Meaning
A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.
Example
The case was dismissed on a technicality.
Der Fall wurde wegen einer technischenität abgewiesen.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərəl/

temporal

weltlich, zeitlich
Meaning
Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.
Example
The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.
Der Mönch gab seine weltlichen Besitztümer auf, um ein einfaches Leben zu führen.
C1 verb /ˈtræmpəl/

trample

mit den Füßen treten
Meaning
to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury
Example
The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.
Die Menge trampelte die Blumen im Park.
C1 noun ˈθɜː.məl stres

thermal stress

thermischer Stress
Meaning
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
Example
High thermal stress affects plant growth.
Hoher thermischer Stress beeinträchtigt das Pflanzenwachstum.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪpsi/

tipsy

leicht betrunken
Meaning
slightly drunk
Example
She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine.
Sie fühlte sich nach nur einem Glas Wein ein wenig betrunken.
C1 adjective /ˈtep.ɪd/

Tepid

lauwarm
Meaning
only slightly warm; lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm
Example
The tea was tepid and unappetizing.
Der Tee war lauwarm und wenig einladend.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

kleiner Turm auf einer größeren Festung oder einem Gebäude
Meaning
A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.
Example
The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.
Die Burg wurde von Soldaten bewacht, die im Turm stationiert waren.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.pɒd/

tripod

Stativ
Meaning
A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or other object.
Example
The photographer set up his camera on a tripod.
Der Fotograf stellte seine Kamera auf ein Stativ.
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 noun /ˈtrɪp.lət/

triplet

Drillinge
Meaning
One of three children or animals born at the same time to the same mother.
Example
The family was surprised to have triplets instead of twins.
Die Familie war überrascht, Drillinge statt Zwillinge zu haben.
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 /truːs/

truce

Waffenstillstand
Meaning
An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.
Example
The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.
Die beiden Länder einigten sich nach Wochen intensiver Kämpfe auf einen Waffenstillstand.
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.zətˈlæn.tɪk/

transatlantic

den Atlantischen Ozean überqueren
Meaning
crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean
Example
They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London.
Sie nahmen einen transatlantischen Flug von New York nach London.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈteɪpər/

taper

verjüngen
Meaning
To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.
Example
The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains.
Die Straße verengt sich, wenn sie die Berge erreicht.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

gemäßigt
Meaning
showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.
Example
He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.
Er ist bekannt für sein gemäßigtes Verhalten, selbst in stressigen Situationen.
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.
C1 noun ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən

tribulation

Prüfung
Meaning
A difficult time or suffering experience
Example
He endured many tribulations in his early years.
Er hat viele Prüfungen in seinen frühen Jahren durchgemacht.
C1 noun /trɔːf/

trough

Tränkebecken, Tiefpunkt
Meaning
A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.
Example
The cows drank water from the wooden trough.
Die Kühe tranken Wasser aus der Holztränke.
C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

tangential
Meaning
relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something
Example
His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.
Seine Bemerkungen waren tangential zum Hauptthema der Diskussion.
C1 verb /taʊt/

tout

anpreisen
Meaning
to promote, praise, or advertise aggressively
Example
The company touted its new product as a game-changer.
Das Unternehmen hat sein neues Produkt als einen Game-Changer angepriesen.
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.
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

ein leichter Hauch von Farbe oder Geschmack
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
Ihre Stimme war von Traurigkeit getönt.
C1 noun /ˈtrævɪsti/

travesty

Travestie
Meaning
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
Example
The trial was a travesty of justice.
Der Prozess war eine Travestie der Justiz.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrbjələns/

turbulence

Turbulenzen
Meaning
Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.
Example
The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
Das Flugzeug erlebte während des Fluges schwere Turbulenzen.
C1 noun ˌtoʊ.kə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

tokenization

Der Prozess, Text in kleinere Einheiten wie Wörter, Phrasen oder Symbole für die Analyse zu zerlegen.
Meaning
The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.
Example
NLP uses tokenization to break text into smaller units.
NLP verwendet Tokenisierung, um Text in kleinere Einheiten zu zerlegen.
C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

mühsam gehen
Meaning
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.
Example
They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.
Sie mussten mühsam durch den Schnee gehen, um das Dorf zu erreichen.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/

tarnish

anlaufen
Meaning
To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.
Example
The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air.
Das Silberschmuckstück läuft schnell an, wenn es in der offenen Luft gelassen wird.
C1 noun /tɪˈmɪdəti/

timidity

Scheu
Meaning
lack of courage or self-confidence
Example
His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.
Seine Scheu hielt ihn davon ab, während des Treffens zu sprechen.
C1 adjective /traɪt/

trite

abgedroschen
Meaning
Overused and lacking originality.
Example
The speech was full of trite phrases.
Die Rede war voller abgedroschener Phrasen.
C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

Topographie
Meaning
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
Example
The topography of the region made construction very challenging.
Die Topographie der Region machte den Bau sehr herausfordernd.
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

taktlos
Meaning
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others
Example
His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Seine taktlose Bemerkung hat alle im Treffen in Verlegenheit gebracht.
C1 noun trænˈsɛndəns

transcendence

Transzendenz
Meaning
Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.
Example
The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity.
Das Werk des Künstlers war ein Symbol der Transzendenz in der Kreativität.
C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

theologisch
Meaning
Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.
Example
He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.
Er schrieb eine theologische Abhandlung über das Konzept der göttlichen Gerechtigkeit.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

untrüglicher
Meaning
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
Example
The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.
Die untrüglichen Anzeichen der Erschöpfung waren in seinem Gesicht sichtbar.
C1 adjective /tjuːˈmʌltʃuəs/

tumultuous

sturmt
Meaning
Characterized by disorder, noisy excitement, or emotional agitation.
Example
They had a tumultuous relationship full of ups and downs.
Sie hatten eine stürmische Beziehung voller Höhen und Tiefen.
C1 noun /tɪnt/

tint

Färbung
Meaning
a slight shade or variation of a color
Example
The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint.
Die Wände wurden weiß mit einem leichten blauen Tint gestrichen.
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

tamarinde
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
Tamarinde wird in der asiatischen und nahöstlichen Küche aufgrund seines säuerlichen Geschmacks häufig verwendet.
C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

Reißzwecke / Taktik
Meaning
a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently
Example
She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.
Sie benutzte eine Reißzwecke, um das Papier an der Wand zu befestigen.
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.
C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

Torpedo
Meaning
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
Example
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
Das U-Boot feuerte einen Torpedo auf das feindliche Schiff.
C1 noun /twɪt/

Twit

Dummkopf; sich über jemanden lustig machen
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; to tease or make fun of someone
Example
Don't be such a twit and listen carefully.
Sei kein Dummkopf und hör aufmerksam zu.
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.senˈdɛn.təl/

transcendental

transzendental
Meaning
relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience
Example
Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences.
Meditation kann zu transzendentalen Erfahrungen führen.
C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

überfüllt
Meaning
full of or swarming with things or people
Example
The market was teeming with shoppers.
Der Markt war überfüllt mit Käufern.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrnkiː/

turnkey

schlüsselfertig
Meaning
ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution
Example
The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses.
Das Unternehmen bietet schlüsselfertige Lösungen für kleine Unternehmen an.
C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

kleine Korrektur oder Verbesserung
Meaning
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
Example
The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.
Der Künstler gab der Malerei einen schnellen Touch-up.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænziənt/

Transient

vergänglich; vorübergehend
Meaning
lasting for only a short time; temporary
Example
The beauty of spring flowers is transient.
Die Schönheit der Frühlingsblumen ist vergänglich.
C1 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 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

sturmt, unruhig
Meaning
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
Example
Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.
Ihre stürmische Beziehung schwankte oft zwischen Liebe und Wut.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

Tyrann
Meaning
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
Example
The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.
Die Leute rebellierten gegen den grausamen Tyrannen.
C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

dreifach, hoher Ton
Meaning
triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music
Example
The company's profits trebled in just two years.
Der Gewinn des Unternehmens hat sich in nur zwei Jahren verdoppelt.
C1 noun /tækˈsɒnəmi/

taxonomy

Klassifikationswissenschaft
Meaning
The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.
Example
Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity.
Moderne Taxonomie hilft Wissenschaftlern, die Biodiversität zu organisieren und zu studieren.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

Tenor / allgemeiner Ton
Meaning
the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
Example
The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.
Der allgemeine Tenor seiner Rede war hoffnungsvoll und beruhigend.
C1 adjective /tɜːrs/

terse

kurz
Meaning
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
Example
His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.
Seine Antwort war kurz und beendete das Gespräch schnell.
C1 noun /ˈten.jər/

Tenure

amtszeit
Meaning
the period of time during which someone holds an office or position
Example
During his tenure as CEO, the company expanded globally.
Während seiner Amtszeit als CEO expandierte das Unternehmen weltweit.
C1 adjective ˈtæktɪkəl

tactical

taktisch
Meaning
Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.
Example
Tactical thinking is crucial in business negotiations.
Taktisches Denken ist entscheidend in Geschäftsverhandlungen.
C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

unmittelbar danach;
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
Er beendete seine Rede und verließ unmittelbar danach die Bühne.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

Mäßigung
Meaning
Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.
Example
Temperance is essential for a balanced life.
Mäßigung ist entscheidend für ein ausgewogenes Leben.
C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

denkbar
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe
Example
It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.
Es ist schwer zu glauben, dass ein solches Ergebnis überhaupt denkbar ist.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

turbulent
Meaning
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Example
The country went through a turbulent period of political change.
Das Land durchlief eine turbulente Phase politischen Wandels.
C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

Bahn
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
Der Satellit folgte seiner vorgesehenen Bahn.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

Technik
Meaning
A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.
Example
The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.
Die Technik des Künstlers in Aquarell beeindruckte die Richter.
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌfɛr/

thoroughfare

Hauptstraße
Meaning
a main road or public highway that goes through a place
Example
The new mall is located along the main thoroughfare.
Das neue Einkaufszentrum befindet sich entlang der Hauptstraße.
C1 noun /ˈtriːtɪs/

treatise

Abhandlung
Meaning
a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail
Example
He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory.
Er schrieb ein Abhandlung über die moderne Wirtschaftstheorie.
C1 adjective /θiːˈmætɪk/

thematic

thematisch
Meaning
Relating to or based on a theme.
Example
The book is organized into thematic chapters.
Das Buch ist in thematische Kapitel unterteilt.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈtæti/

tatty

abgenutzt
Meaning
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Example
The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use.
Das Sofa sah nach Jahren der Nutzung alt und abgenutzt aus.
C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

herumbasteln
Meaning
to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly
Example
He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.
Er mag es, mit alten Radios in seiner Garage zu basteln.
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 noun /taɪˈkuːn/

tycoon

Magnat
Meaning
a wealthy, powerful businessperson
Example
The real estate tycoon invested in several skyscrapers.
Der Immobilienmagnat investierte in mehrere Wolkenkratzer.
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.
C1 verb /ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

tantalize

verführen
Meaning
To tease or torment someone with the promise of something desirable but unattainable.
Example
The aroma of the bakery tantalized the hungry children.
Das Aroma der Bäckerei verführte die hungrigen Kinder.
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

Tyrannei
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
Das Volk erhob sich gegen die Tyrannei ihres Herrschers.
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

quälend
Meaning
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
Example
The journey through the desert was long and torturous.
Die Reise durch die Wüste war lang und qualvoll.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ər/

tanner

gerber
Meaning
A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.
Example
The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather.
Der Gerber arbeitete lange Stunden, um feines Leder zu produzieren.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

reizbar
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
Er wurde gereizt, als ihm immer wieder die gleiche Frage gestellt wurde.
C1 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

Tamburin
Meaning
a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit
Example
She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.
Sie schüttelte das Tamburin im Rhythmus der Musik.
C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

Tirade
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
Der Manager hielt eine Tirade über schlechte Leistung.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

quer
Meaning
situated or lying across something
Example
The transverse road connects two highways.
Die quer verlaufende Straße verbindet zwei Autobahnen.
C1 noun /tækt/

tact

Takt
Meaning
Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Example
He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.
Er hat die Situation mit Takt und Professionalität gemeistert.
C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

durchqueren
Meaning
To travel across or through something.
Example
They traversed the desert on camels.
Sie durchquerten die Wüste auf Kamelen.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊɡə/

toga

Toga
Meaning
A loose outer garment worn in ancient Rome, typically draped over the shoulders and body.
Example
The senator wore a white toga during the ceremony.
Der Senator trug während der Zeremonie eine weiße Toga.
C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

Telefonie
Meaning
the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone
Example
Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.
Moderne Telefonie hat sich weiterentwickelt, um internetbasierte Anrufe einzubeziehen.
C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

beruhigen
Meaning
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
Example
The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.
Der Tierarzt musste den Tiger beruhigen, bevor er ihn bewegte.
C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

Plane
Meaning
A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.
Example
The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.
Die Arbeiter verwendeten eine Plane, um das Baumaterial vor dem Regen zu schuetzen.
C1 verb /trænsˈɡrɛs/

transgress

überschreiten
Meaning
to go beyond the limits of a moral law, command, or boundary; to sin
Example
He apologized after realizing he had transgressed the community's rules.
Er entschuldigte sich, nachdem er erkannt hatte, dass er die Regeln der Gemeinschaft transgressiert hatte.
C1 noun /ˈtɛstəmənt/

testament

Testament / Beweis
Meaning
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
Example
His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
Sein Erfolg ist ein Testament seiner harten Arbeit und Hingabe.
C1 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

abschreiben
Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
Die Sekretärin hat das Sitzungsprotokoll transkribiert.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈtu/

Thereto

damit;
Meaning
to that; in addition to that
Example
The house and the garden attached thereto were sold.
Das Haus und der daran angrenzende Garten wurden verkauft.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/

Tributary

Zufluss
Meaning
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake
Example
The tributary joins the main river near the city.
Der Zufluss mündet in den Hauptfluss nahe der Stadt.
C1 adjective /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/

Trifling

unbedeutend; trivial; belanglos
Meaning
of little importance; trivial; insignificant
Example
Don't worry about such trifling matters.
Kümmer dich nicht um solche belanglosen Angelegenheiten.
C1 noun /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

Gebüsch; Dickicht von Sträuchern
Meaning
a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs
Example
The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.
Das Kaninchen verschwand im Gebüsch.
C1 noun /ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

testimonials

Testimonien, Empfehlungsschreiben
Meaning
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
Example
Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.
Positive Testimonials können den Ruf eines Unternehmens verbessern.
C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

anbinden
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
Der Bauer band die Ziege an einen Pfosten.
C1 noun /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

Tarantel
Meaning
A large hairy spider found in warm regions.
Example
The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.
Die Tarantel kroch über den Wüstensand.
C1 verb trænˈsɛnd

transcend

transzendieren
Meaning
To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed
Example
His effort to transcend traditional methods was commendable.
Sein Versuch, traditionelle Methoden zu transzendieren, war lobenswert.
C1 noun /ˈtiːdiəm/

tedium

Langeweile
Meaning
the state of being tedious; monotony or boredom
Example
The tedium of long meetings often drains motivation.
Die Langeweile bei langen Besprechungen raubt oft die Motivation.
C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

Gruppe, Theatertruppe
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
Die Theatergruppe trat brillant auf der Bühne auf.
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.fəl/

Tactful

taktvoll; geschickt;
Meaning
showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or difficult situations
Example
He gave a tactful response to avoid hurting her feelings.
Er gab eine taktvolle Antwort, um ihre Gefühle nicht zu verletzen.