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C2 verb /traɪˈsɛkt/

trisect

in drei Teile teilen
Meaning
To divide into three parts.
Example
The teacher asked the students to trisect the line segment.
Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, das Liniensegment in drei Teile zu teilen.
C1 noun /tɪf/

tiff

Streit
Meaning
a small or petty quarrel or argument
Example
They had a little tiff over what movie to watch.
Sie hatten einen kleinen Streit darüber, welchen Film sie ansehen sollten.
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 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.
C2 noun /trəˈveɪl/

travail

schwerer Aufwand
Meaning
Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.
Example
After years of travail, she finally completed her degree.
Nach Jahren des schweren Aufwands hat sie schließlich ihr Studium abgeschlossen.
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 /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

Schatzmeister
Meaning
a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization
Example
The treasurer presented the annual financial report.
Der Schatzmeister präsentierte den jährlichen Finanzbericht.
C2 noun /troʊp/

trope

literarisches Tropus
Meaning
A common or overused theme, idea, or device in literature, film, or speech.
Example
The film avoided the usual superhero tropes.
Der Film vermied die üblichen Superhelden-Tropen.
B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

triumphierend; froh
Meaning
having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success
Example
The team was triumphant after winning the championship.
Das Team war triumphierend nach dem Gewinn der Meisterschaft.
B2 noun /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight

dämmerung
Meaning
the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline
Example
We walked along the beach at twilight.
Wir gingen am Strand bei Dämmerung spazieren.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

Tandemfahrrad
Meaning
a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other
Example
The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.
Das Paar genoss es, mit ihrem Tandemfahrrad durch den Park zu fahren.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd/

truncated

abgekürzt
Meaning
shortened by cutting off a part; cut short
Example
The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.
Das Treffen wurde aufgrund von Zeitbeschränkungen abgekürzt.
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.
B1 noun /tuːn/

Tune

Melodie; Musikstück; Tonhöhe
Meaning
a melody or musical composition; correct musical pitch
Example
She hummed a beautiful tune while working in the garden.
Sie summte eine schöne Melodie, während sie im Garten arbeitete.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛtʃəri/

treachery

Verrat
Meaning
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.
Example
His treachery was revealed when he sided with the enemy.
Sein Verrat wurde aufgedeckt, als er sich mit dem Feind verbündete.
A1 pronoun /ðæt/

that

das
Meaning
used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard
Example
That is my book on the table.
Das ist mein Buch auf dem Tisch.
A2 preposition /tɔːrdz/

towards

zu
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
He is running towards the park.
Er läuft zum Park.
C1 noun /trænsˈɡrɛʃən/

transgression

Übertretung, Verstoß
Meaning
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin
Example
The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.
Das Gericht vergab seine erste Übertretung, warnte ihn jedoch, sie nicht zu wiederholen.
A2 noun /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

training

Ausbildung
Meaning
the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior
Example
She completed her training as a nurse last year.
Sie hat ihre Ausbildung als Krankenschwester letztes Jahr abgeschlossen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈtiːspuːn/

teaspoon

Glück
Meaning
a small spoon used for stirring drinks or eating soft foods, or for measuring small amounts of ingredients.
Example
Add a teaspoon of sugar to the tea.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz

toxic gases

giftige Gase
Meaning
Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death
Example
Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution.
Giftige Gase aus der Industrie tragen zur Luftverschmutzung bei.
B1 noun /tɪn/

tin

Dose
Meaning
a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)
Example
She bought a tin of biscuits from the store.
Sie kaufte eine Dose Kekse im Laden.
A2 noun /tʌŋ/

Tongue

Zunge; der muskulöse Organ im Mund, das zum Schmecken, Sprechen und Schlucken verwendet wird; eine Sprache
Meaning
the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, speaking, and swallowing; a language
Example
The doctor asked him to stick out his tongue for examination.
Der Arzt bat ihn, die Zunge für die Untersuchung herauszuhalten.
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 /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.
A1 noun /tuː/

two

zwei
Meaning
the number following one
Example
She has two children.
Sie hat zwei Kinder.
B1 noun /θroʊt/

Throat

Hals; Luftröhre; Vorderseite des Halses
Meaning
the passage that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach and lungs; the front part of the neck
Example
He had a sore throat and couldn't speak clearly.
Er hatte Halsschmerzen und konnte nicht klar sprechen.
B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

Territorium
Meaning
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
Example
The king expanded his territory.
Der König erweiterte sein Territorium.
C1 noun /ˈtɛmptər/

tempter

Verführer
Meaning
a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong
Example
The tempter whispered false promises into his ear.
Der Verführer flüsterte falsche Versprechungen in sein Ohr.
B1 verb /tɛmpt/

tempt

verführen
Meaning
to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise
Example
The smell of fresh bread tempted him to enter the bakery.
Der Duft von frischem Brot verführte ihn, die Bäckerei zu betreten.
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

starker Strom; Stromschnelle
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
Der starke Regen schuf einen Strom von Wasser, der den Berg hinabfloss.
C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

abwickeln
Meaning
to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity
Example
Customers can transact their banking online.
Kunden können ihre Bankgeschäfte online abwickeln.
A1 verb /θæŋk/

Thank

danken
Meaning
to express gratitude or appreciation to someone
Example
She thanked her teacher for the extra help.
Sie dankte ihrem Lehrer für die zusätzliche Hilfe.
B2 adjective /ˈtruːθ.fəl/

Truthful

wahrheitsgemäß
Meaning
telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere
Example
She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.
Sie war immer ehrlich in ihren Antworten während des Interviews.
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.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

Handel
Meaning
the act or business of buying and selling goods or services
Example
She made a fortune through online trading.
Sie hat durch Online-Handel ein Vermögen gemacht.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

termagant

herrische und streitsüchtige Frau
Meaning
A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
Example
The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant.
Der Charakter wurde als eine laute und dominierende Termagantin dargestellt.
B1 noun /treɪd/

trade

handel
Meaning
The action of buying and selling goods and services.
Example
Trade agreements foster economic development.
Handelsabkommen fördern die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung.
C2 noun, verb /ˈtræməl/

trammel

Einschränkung
Meaning
A restriction or impediment to freedom of action; to restrict.
Example
The strict rules trammel the creativity of the students.
Die strengen Regeln behindern die Kreativität der Schüler.
A2 noun tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

technology

technologie
Meaning
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Example
Advanced technology reshapes industries.
Fortschrittliche Technologie verändert die Industrien.
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 noun /ˈtæpəstri/

tapestry

Wandteppich
Meaning
A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.
Example
The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century.
Das Museum zeigte einen alten Wandteppich aus dem 15. Jahrhundert.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

erträglich; akzeptabel, aber nicht ideal
Meaning
able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal
Example
The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.
Die Hitze war am Nachmittag kaum erträglich.
C2 verb /tæmp/

tamp

stampfen
Meaning
to press down tightly by packing
Example
He tamped the soil around the plant to secure it.
Er stampfte den Boden um die Pflanze, um sie zu sichern.
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.
A1 adverb /ðeər/

There

dort
Meaning
in or at that place; to that place
Example
I will meet you there at 5 PM.
Ich werde dich dort um 17 Uhr treffen.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

Steuerzahler
Meaning
a person who pays tax to the government
Example
The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.
Das Geld der Steuerzahler wird verwendet, um öffentliche Dienstleistungen zu finanzieren.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

tightfisted

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend money; stingy
Example
He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.
Er ist so geizig, dass er sich weigert, in Restaurants Trinkgeld zu geben.
A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/

traveled

reisen
Meaning
Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.
Example
They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.
Sie reisten mit einer großen Gruppe nach Antarktika.
A2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtoʊ.təl/

total

gesamt
Meaning
the whole amount; complete
Example
The total cost was too high.
Die Gesamtkosten waren zu hoch.
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.
A1 adverb /təˈnaɪt/

Tonight

heute Abend
Meaning
during the night of today; this evening
Example
Tonight we are going to watch a movie.
Heute Abend schauen wir einen Film.
A2 noun /tent/

Tent

zelt
Meaning
a portable shelter made of cloth or canvas; military accommodation
Example
The soldiers set up their tent in the military camp.
Die Soldaten haben ihr Zelt im Militärlager aufgebaut.
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.
A2 noun /ˈtɒpɪk/

topic

Thema
Meaning
a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing
Example
The topic of the meeting was company expansion.
Das Thema der Besprechung war die Erweiterung des Unternehmens.
C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

stürzen
Meaning
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
Example
The earthquake caused the old building to topple.
Das Erdbeben hat das alte Gebäude zum Umstürzen gebracht.
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.
A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

fernsehen
Meaning
a device used to receive television broadcasts
Example
I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.
Ich sehe jeden Abend meine Lieblingssendungen im Fernsehen.
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.
B1 verb /træk/

track

verfolgen
Meaning
To follow or trace the course or progress of something.
Example
Someone can easily track your location on social media.
Jemand kann deinen Standort leicht in den sozialen Medien verfolgen.
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.
A2 pronoun /ðɛərz/

theirs

ihnen
Meaning
belonging to them; that which is theirs
Example
This book is theirs, not ours.
Dieses Buch gehört ihnen, nicht uns.
A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

dritter
Meaning
constituting number three in a sequence
Example
She finished in third place.
Sie beendete den Wettbewerb auf dem dritten Platz.
C1 noun /tiˈɑː.rə/

Tiara

Tiara
Meaning
a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions
Example
The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball.
Die Prinzessin trug eine funkelnde Diamant-Tiara beim königlichen Ball.
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.
C2 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

Bock
Meaning
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
Example
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.
Die Arbeiter bauten einen Holz-Bock, um die temporäre Brücke zu stützen.
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveler

Reisender
Meaning
a person who is traveling or who often travels
Example
The traveler rested at a small inn after a long journey.
Der Reisende ruhte sich nach einer langen Reise in einer kleinen Herberge aus.
B1 adverb /trəˈdɪʃənəli/

traditionally

traditionell
Meaning
according to custom or long-established practice
Example
Bangladesh is traditionally known for its hospitality.
Bangladesch ist traditionell für seine Gastfreundschaft bekannt.
A2 noun ˈtem.pər.ə.tʃər

temperature

Temperatur
Meaning
The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.
Example
Rising temperatures affect agricultural output.
Steigende Temperaturen beeinflussen die landwirtschaftliche Produktion.
B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

Tundra
Meaning
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
Example
Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.
Eisbären streifen durch die eisige Tundra.
B1 adjective /ˈtwɛntiəθ/

twentieth

zwanzigste
Meaning
coming after the nineteenth in order; being one of twenty equal parts.
Example
She was born on the twentieth of April.
Sie wurde am zwanzigsten April geboren.
B2 noun /θred/

thread

Faden
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
Sie benutzte einen roten Faden, um den gerissenen Knopf wieder anzunähen.
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.
C2 noun ˈtɛlɪˌmɛtri

telemetry

Telemetrie
Meaning
The process of recording and transmitting the readings of an instrument.
Example
The spacecraft transmitted telemetry data back to Earth.
Das Raumfahrzeug übertrug Telemetriedaten zur Erde.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

ermüdend; langweilig
Meaning
causing weariness or boredom; tedious
Example
The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.
Die lange Vorlesung war ermüdend und wiederholend.
B1 noun tɪk mɑːrk

tick mark

Haken
Meaning
A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.
Example
I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks.
Ich habe bei allen abgeschlossenen Aufgaben ein Häkchen gemacht.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

Trillion
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
Der Wert des Unternehmens ist auf über eine Billion Dollar gestiegen.
A1 verb /treɪn/

Train

trainieren
Meaning
to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity
Example
Athletes train hard for the Olympics.
Die Athleten trainieren hart für die Olympischen Spiele.
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.
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.
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 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.
C2 adverb /ˈtrɛbli/

trebly

dreifach
Meaning
in a triple manner or to a threefold degree
Example
The sound was trebly distorted through the old speakers.
Der Klang war durch die alten Lautsprecher dreifach verzerrt.
C1 adjective /trænsˈluːsənt/

translucent

halbtransparent
Meaning
allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images
Example
She placed the flower in a translucent vase.
Sie stellte die Blume in eine halbtransparente Vase.
C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

dicker, süßer Sirup
Meaning
A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.
Example
She poured treacle over the pancakes.
Sie goss den Sirup über die Pfannkuchen.
A2 noun /ˈtoʊstər/

Toaster

toaster
Meaning
an electric appliance used for toasting bread slices
Example
I put two slices of bread in the toaster for breakfast.
Ich habe zwei Scheiben Brot in den Toaster für das Frühstück gelegt.
C2 adverb /ˌðeərˈwɪð/

Therewith

damit;
Meaning
together with that; in addition to that
Example
He handed me the contract and the pen therewith.
Er gab mir den Vertrag und den Stift damit.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

tutelar

schützend
Meaning
Serving as a guardian or protector.
Example
The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.
Der tutelare Geist des Waldes sollte die Reisenden schützen.
C2 noun ˈtræn.zi.əns

transience

Vergänglichkeit
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting only for a short time; impermanence.
Example
The transience of youth makes it more precious.
Die Vergänglichkeit der Jugend macht sie noch wertvoller.
B2 noun θrets

threats

Drohungen
Meaning
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.
Example
Threats to food security are rising globally.
Drohungen gegen die Ernährungssicherheit nehmen weltweit zu.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

Ruhe
Meaning
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
Example
He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
Er genoss die Ruhe der Landschaft.
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.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈtrɛntʃərmən/

trencherman

Vielesser
Meaning
a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater
Example
The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm.
Der Vielesser verschlang das Festmahl mit großer Begeisterung.
B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

Thymian
Meaning
A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.
Example
She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.
Sie streute Thymian über das geröstete Hähnchen.
A1 noun /tiː/

Tea

Tee
Meaning
a hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves
Example
We drink tea every morning at breakfast.
Wir trinken jeden Morgen Tee zum Frühstück.
C2 verb /trænsˈfɪɡjʊər/

transfigure

verwandeln
Meaning
To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.
Example
The artist managed to transfigure simple clay into a beautiful sculpture.
Der Künstler schaffte es, einfachen Ton in eine schöne Skulptur zu verwandeln.
A1 numeral /θriː/

three

drei
Meaning
the number equivalent to the sum of two and one
Example
She has three dogs at home.
Sie hat drei Hunde zu Hause.
B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

schmelzen
Meaning
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
Example
The ice began to thaw in the sun.
Das Eis begann in der Sonne zu schmelzen.
C1 adjective /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/

tantamount

gleichwertig
Meaning
Equivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.
Example
His refusal to speak was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
Seine Weigerung zu sprechen war gleichwertig mit einem Schuldeingeständnis.
C1 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

kontaminiert; befleckt
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
Die Wasserversorgung wurde mit schädlichen Chemikalien kontaminiert.
C2 verb /θrɛʃ/

thresh

dreschen
Meaning
to separate grain from the plant by beating or by using a machine
Example
Farmers used machines to thresh the wheat after harvest.
Die Bauern benutzten Maschinen, um den Weizen nach der Ernte zu dreschen.
C2 verb /ˈtrʌŋkeɪt/

truncate

verkürzen
Meaning
to shorten something by cutting off the top or the end
Example
The article was truncated to fit the limited space.
Der Artikel wurde gekürzt, um in den begrenzten Raum zu passen.
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 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.
A2 noun /ˈtæksi/

taxi

Taxi
Meaning
A car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment of a fare.
Example
We hailed a taxi to get to the airport.
Wir nahmen ein Taxi, um zum Flughafen zu gelangen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈtreʒər/

Treasure

Schatz
Meaning
a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects; something of great worth or value
Example
The pirates buried their treasure on the island.
Die Piraten vergruben ihren Schatz auf der Insel.
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.
C2 noun /ˈtæksɪˌdɜːrmi/

taxidermy

Taxidermie
Meaning
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.
Example
The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals.
Das Museum hatte eine große Sammlung von ausgestopften Tieren.
B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

Strategie; Taktik
Meaning
a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal
Example
The coach used a new tactic to win the game.
Der Trainer verwendete eine neue Taktik, um das Spiel zu gewinnen.
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.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

Ruhe
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
Sie genoss die Ruhe auf dem Land nach Jahren in der Stadt.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

bedrohlich; einschüchternd
Meaning
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
Example
The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.
Die dunklen Wolken sahen bedrohlich aus vor dem Sturm.
B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

Turm
Meaning
a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building
Example
The tower stood tall above the city.
Der Turm stand hoch über der Stadt.