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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.
C1 verb /θrɒb/

throb

pochen
Meaning
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
Example
His head began to throb after the long day.
Sein Kopf begann nach dem langen Tag zu pochen.
B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

auslösen
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
Luftverschmutzung löst chronische Krankheiten aus.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈtrʌb.əl/

Trouble

Problem; Schwierigkeit
Meaning
difficulty or problems; effort or exertion made to do something
Example
The car broke down and caused a lot of trouble for the family.
Das Auto ging kaputt und verursachte viele Probleme für die Familie.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

glücklicherweise
Meaning
used to express relief or gratitude
Example
Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.
Glücklicherweise kam sie gerade rechtzeitig zur Besprechung.
A2 noun /ˈtʊərɪst/

tourist

Tourist
Meaning
a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure
Example
The city attracts many tourists every year.
Die Stadt zieht jedes Jahr viele Touristen an.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

teaching

Lehren
Meaning
the profession or practice of teaching
Example
Teaching is a noble profession.
Lehren ist ein edler Beruf.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /tæks/

tax

Steuer
Meaning
a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales
Example
The government increased the tax rate on luxury goods.
Die Regierung hat den Steuersatz auf Luxusgüter erhöht.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛnɪbrəs/

tenebrous

düster
Meaning
dark, shadowy, or obscure
Example
The cave was damp and tenebrous, filled with eerie sounds.
Die Höhle war feucht und düster, voller unheimlicher Geräusche.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

nachdenklich stimmend
Meaning
stimulating careful consideration or thought
Example
The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.
Der Film war tiefgründig und nachdenklich stimmend und hinterließ einen bleibenden Eindruck.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

Tumult
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
Die Proteste verursachten einen Tumult auf dem Stadtplatz.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈtraɪkʌlər/

tricolor

dreifarbige Flagge
Meaning
A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.
Example
The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world.
Die französische dreifarbige Flagge ist eine der bekanntesten Nationalflaggen der Welt.
B1 verb /ˈtrɪp.əl/

triple

verdreifachen
Meaning
To increase or become three times as much.
Example
The company tripled its profits in just one year.
Das Unternehmen hat seinen Gewinn in nur einem Jahr verdreifacht.
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.
C2 adjective /trænzˈmɪsəbl/

transmissible

übertragbar
Meaning
able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another
Example
COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease.
COVID-19 ist eine hochübertragbare Krankheit.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

zuverlässig
Meaning
able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust
Example
He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.
Er ist ein vertrauenswürdiger Freund, der immer sein Wort hält.
C1 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

Toleranz
Meaning
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
Example
The government promoted religious toleration.
Die Regierung förderte religiöse Toleranz.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛrəbli/

terribly

schrecklich
Meaning
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
Example
He felt terribly sad after hearing the news.
Er fühlte sich schrecklich traurig, nachdem er die Nachricht gehört hatte.
B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

Teleskop
Meaning
An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.
Example
The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.
Der Astronom benutzte ein Teleskop, um die entfernten Planeten zu beobachten.
C2 noun /ˈtɔːrpər/

torpor

Torheit
Meaning
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
Example
The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers.
Die Hitze verursachte einen Zustand der Torheit bei den Arbeitern.
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.
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 /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

quer
Meaning
situated or lying across something
Example
The transverse road connects two highways.
Die quer verlaufende Straße verbindet zwei Autobahnen.
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.
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.
A2 noun /teɪl/

Tail

Schwanz
Meaning
the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom
Example
The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.
Der Hund wedelte fröhlich mit seinem Schwanz, als er seinen Besitzer sah.
C2 noun /ˈtʌmbrəl/

tumbrel

Hinrichtungswagen
Meaning
A two-wheeled cart, especially one used during the French Revolution to carry prisoners to the guillotine.
Example
The prisoners were carried to the square in a wooden tumbrel.
Die Gefangenen wurden in einem hölzernen Hinrichtungswagen zum Platz getragen.
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 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.
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.
B2 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

traditional economy

traditionelle Wirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system based on customs and traditions, often involving barter trade.
Example
Tribes still practice a traditional economy based on barter trade.
Stämme praktizieren immer noch eine traditionelle Wirtschaft, die auf Tauschhandel basiert.
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.
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.
B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

gezeiten
Meaning
the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun
Example
The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.
Die Fischer warteten auf die Flut, um ihre Boote zu starten.
A1 adverb /təˈdeɪ/

Today

heute
Meaning
on this day; at the present time
Example
Today is a beautiful day for a walk.
Heute ist ein schöner Tag für einen Spaziergang.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

Kurkuma-Pulver
Meaning
ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties
Example
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.
Fügen Sie eine Prise Kurkuma-Pulver zum Curry hinzu, um Farbe und Geschmack zu verleihen.
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 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 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.
A2 adjective /ˈteɪ.sti/

Tasty

schmackhaft
Meaning
having a pleasant flavor; delicious
Example
The pizza was really tasty with fresh ingredients.
Die Pizza war wirklich schmackhaft mit frischen Zutaten.
B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

zittern
Meaning
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
Example
She began to tremble with fear before speaking.
Sie begann vor Angst zu zittern, bevor sie sprach.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪpoʊ/

typo

Tippfehler
Meaning
a mistake made in typing
Example
The report was full of typos.
Der Bericht war voller Tippfehler.
A1 pronoun /ðiːz/

these

diese
Meaning
used to refer to things or people that are near or present
Example
These are my friends.
Das sind meine Freunde.
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 /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.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

scharf
Meaning
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
Example
Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.
Ihre scharfe Kritik an der Politik ließ keinen Raum für Missverständnisse.
B1 noun taɪm ˈmænɪdʒmənt

time management

Zeitmanagement
Meaning
The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities
Example
Time management is crucial for success.
Zeitmanagement ist entscheidend für den Erfolg.
C1 noun /tækˈtɪʃ.ən/

tactician

Taktiker
Meaning
a person who is skilled at planning and achieving goals, especially in military or business
Example
Napoleon was a brilliant tactician.
Napoleon war ein brillanter Taktiker.
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 noun /trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

triplicity

Triplicität
Meaning
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
Example
The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.
Das Design zeigt eine Triplicität von Formen, die harmonisch kombiniert sind.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛmjələs/

tremulous

zitternd
Meaning
shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness
Example
Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech.
Ihre Stimme war zitternd, als sie ihre Rede hielt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

vorübergehend
Meaning
Not permanent; temporary.
Example
The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.
Die vorübergehende Natur des Ruhms macht es schwierig, ihn aufrechtzuerhalten.
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.
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 adjective /trænsˈfɜːrəbəl/

Transferable

übertragbar
Meaning
able to be moved from one place to another; able to be given to someone else
Example
The skills you learn here are transferable to other jobs.
Die Fähigkeiten, die du hier erlernst, sind auf andere Jobs übertragbar.
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.di/

Tidy

ordentlich; sauber
Meaning
arranged neatly and in order; clean and organized
Example
She keeps her room very tidy and organized.
Sie hält ihr Zimmer sehr ordentlich und sauber.
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.
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.
A2 noun /trɪk/

Trick

Trick; Täuschung; List;
Meaning
a cunning act intended to deceive; a skillful action performed for entertainment
Example
The magician performed an amazing card trick that fooled everyone.
Der Zauberer führte einen erstaunlichen Kartentrick vor, der alle täuschte.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈtrʌmpəri/

trumpery

wertloser Unsinn oder auffällige, aber wertlose Dinge
Meaning
worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things
Example
The speech was full of political trumpery.
Die Rede war voller politischer Alberei.
C2 noun /tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

taxonomist

Taxonom
Meaning
A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.
Example
The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.
Der Taxonom entdeckte eine neue Insektenart.
B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

Tarte
Meaning
A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.
Example
She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.
Sie servierte zum Nachtisch eine köstliche Apfeltarte.
C1 adjective /traɪt/

trite

abgedroschen
Meaning
Overused and lacking originality.
Example
The speech was full of trite phrases.
Die Rede war voller abgedroschener Phrasen.
A2 noun trʌst

trust

Vertrauen
Meaning
Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something; confidence placed in a person by making that person the nominal owner of property.
Example
Building trust is essential for long-term relationships.
Vertrauen aufzubauen ist entscheidend für langfristige Beziehungen.
C2 adjective /trænzˈæl.paɪn/

transalpine

jenseits der Alpen
Meaning
situated beyond or across the Alps, especially from the viewpoint of Italy
Example
The Romans referred to France as Transalpine Gaul.
Die Römer bezeichneten Frankreich als Transalpine Gallien.
B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

dorn
Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
Vorsicht vor den Dornen am Rosenstrauch.
C2 noun /ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

tergiversation

Ausflucht, Umschwenken
Meaning
Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.
Example
The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.
Die Tergiversation des Politikers frustrierte seine Anhänger.
B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

Theorie
Meaning
a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something
Example
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.
Einsteins Theorie der Relativität revolutionierte die Physik.
C1 verb θwɔːt

thwart

vereiteln
Meaning
Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.
Example
His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.
Seine Bemühungen, den Vorschlag zu vereiteln, waren erfolglos.
B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

vertrag
Meaning
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states
Example
The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.
Der Friedensvertrag wurde nach jahrelangen Verhandlungen unterzeichnet.
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 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.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈter.ə.bl̩/

Terrible

schrecklich; schlimm
Meaning
extremely bad or serious; causing fear or dread; very poor quality
Example
The weather was terrible during our vacation.
Das Wetter war schrecklich während unseres Urlaubs.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

Beendigung
Meaning
the act of ending something or the state of being ended
Example
The termination of the contract caused financial loss.
Die Beendigung des Vertrags führte zu finanziellen Verlusten.
A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

sie
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw them at the park yesterday.
Ich habe sie gestern im Park gesehen.
B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

tsunami
Meaning
a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
Example
The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.
Der Tsunami verwüstete die Küstenstadt und ließ Tausende von Menschen obdachlos.
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.
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.
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 /ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

tessellated

verflochten
Meaning
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
Example
The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry.
Der verflochtene Boden war aus bunten Fliesen, die in perfekter Symmetrie angeordnet waren.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

geschmackvoll; stilvoll; mit gutem Geschmack
Meaning
showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty
Example
She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.
Sie hat ihr Haus auf eine sehr geschmackvolle Weise dekoriert.
B2 noun /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

Symbol / Jeton
Meaning
A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.
Example
She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.
Sie gab ihm ein kleines Geschenk als ein Token der Dankbarkeit.
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.
C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

thermokline
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
Die Thermokline trennt warmes Oberflächenwasser von kaltem Tiefenwasser.
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 noun /tiːm/

team

Team
Meaning
a group of people working together towards a common goal
Example
Our team won the match after a great effort.
Unser Team hat das Spiel nach großem Einsatz gewonnen.
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.
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 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.
C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

Bodenbeschaffenheit (Eignung zum Pflanzen von Kulturen)
Meaning
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
Example
The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.
Der Bauer überprüfte die Bodenbeschaffenheit, bevor er die Samen pflanzte.
B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

ordentlich und aufgeräumt; schlank und fit
Meaning
neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit
Example
She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.
Sie hält ihren Garten sehr ordentlich und aufgeräumt.
B2 adverb /ˈθʌrəli/

Thoroughly

gründlich; vollständig;
Meaning
completely; entirely; in a thorough manner
Example
She thoroughly cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.
Sie hat das ganze Haus gründlich gereinigt, bevor die Gäste ankamen.
A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

zehn
Meaning
the number following nine and preceding eleven
Example
I have ten apples in the basket.
Ich habe zehn Äpfel im Korb.
B1 noun, adjective, verb /tɛns/

tense

gespannt / grammatikalische Zeitform
Meaning
a grammatical category showing time reference; stretched tight or anxious
Example
She felt tense before the interview.
Sie fühlte sich vor dem Interview angespannt.
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.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

terror; der Einsatz von Gewalt und Einschüchterung zu politischen Zwecken
Meaning
extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims
Example
The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.
Die laute Explosion füllte alle mit Terror.
B1 adjective /θrɪld/

thrilled

begeistert
Meaning
extremely happy or excited
Example
She was thrilled with the surprise party.
Sie war begeistert von der Überraschungsparty.
A2 noun /taɪər/

tire

Reifen
Meaning
a rubber covering around a wheel
Example
The car’s tire burst on the highway.
Der Reifen des Autos platzte auf der Autobahn.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

Kleinigkeit oder unwichtige Sache
Meaning
something of little importance or value; a small amount
Example
Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.
Kümmern Sie sich nicht um so eine Kleinigkeit; es ist Ihre Zeit nicht wert.