C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/

Uncivilized

unkultiviert; wild;

Meaning

not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous

Example

The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest.

Die Entdecker stießen auf einen unkultivierten Stamm tief im Amazonasregenwald.

C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

kausal

Meaning

relating to or acting as a cause

Example

There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.

Es gibt einen kausalen Zusammenhang zwischen Rauchen und Krebs.

C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

Bestechlichkeit

Meaning

the quality of being open to bribery or corruption

Example

The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.

Der Skandal enthüllte die Bestechlichkeit mehrerer hochrangiger Beamter.

C1 noun /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/

Reprisal

Vergeltung

Meaning

an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong

Example

The attack was carried out as a reprisal for the earlier bombing.

Der Angriff wurde als Vergeltung für den früheren Bombenanschlag durchgeführt.

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

konsul / botschafter

Meaning

an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there

Example

The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.

Der Konsul half den Reisenden, die ihre Pässe verloren hatten.

A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

kalender

Meaning

a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year

Example

She marked her birthday on the calendar.

Sie markierte ihren Geburtstag im Kalender.

C1 noun /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungus

pilz

Meaning

a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms

Example

A strange fungus was growing on the old tree.

Ein seltsamer Pilz wuchs auf dem alten Baum.

B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

Wasserkrug

Meaning

a container used for storing or carrying water

Example

The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.

Der Wasserkrug in der Küche war mit frischem Trinkwasser gefüllt.

C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

gehören

Meaning

to relate to or be connected with something

Example

The rules only appertain to members of the club.

Die Regeln gehören nur den Mitgliedern des Clubs.

C1 noun /ˈtrænsfərəns/

transference

Übertragung

Meaning

The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.

Example

The transference of knowledge is essential in education.

Die Übertragung von Wissen ist in der Bildung entscheidend.

C1 adjective /ˈtɑːrdi/

tardy

verspätet

Meaning

Delayed; arriving or happening late.

Example

The student received a warning for being tardy to class.

Der Student erhielt eine Warnung für das Zuspätkommen im Unterricht.

C2 adjective /ˈwɪspi/

wispy

zart und dünn

Meaning

Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.

Example

Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze.

Ihr zartes Haar wehte sanft im Wind.

A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i/

primary

primär, wichtig

Meaning

Most important; main; happening first.

Example

Education is a primary factor in economic growth.

Bildung ist ein primärer Faktor für das Wirtschaftswachstum.

C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Ente

Meaning

a false or unfounded story or rumor

Example

The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.

Der Artikel erwies sich als nichts weiter als eine Ente.

B2 verb /ɡloʊ/

glow

leuchten

Meaning

To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.

Example

The lanterns glowed softly in the dark.

Die Laternen leuchteten sanft im Dunkeln.

C2 adjective /aɪˈtɪnərənt/

itinerant

reisend

Meaning

Traveling from place to place, especially for work or duty.

Example

The itinerant teacher moved from village to village to educate children.

Der reisende Lehrer zog von Dorf zu Dorf, um Kinder zu unterrichten.

C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

zusammenklappbar

Meaning

able to be folded down or reduced in size

Example

She bought a collapsible chair for camping.

Sie kaufte einen zusammenklappbaren Stuhl für das Campen.

B1 noun, verb /ˈlaɪsəns/

license

Lizenz / Erlaubnis

Meaning

A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).

Example

You must have a driving license to operate a car legally.

Man muss einen Führerschein haben, um ein Auto gesetzlich zu fahren.

A2 noun /əˈpɑːrtmənt/

apartment

wohnung

Meaning

a set of rooms forming a residence within a building

Example

She rented an apartment in the city center.

Sie mietete eine Wohnung im Stadtzentrum.

C1 adjective /ˈɡʌsti/

gusty

windig

Meaning

characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind

Example

It was a cold, gusty day by the sea.

Es war ein kalter, windiger Tag am Meer.

B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

Hang; schräg verlaufendes Gelände

Meaning

an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level

Example

We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.

Wir gingen den steilen Hang des Berges hinauf.

C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

Dissens

Meaning

Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.

Example

The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.

Das Treffen endete in Dissens unter den Mitgliedern des Komitees.

C1 noun /ˈfen.jʊ.griːk/

Fenugreek

Bockshornklee

Meaning

an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking

Example

Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine.

Fenugreek-Samen haben einen leicht bitteren Geschmack und werden häufig in der indischen Küche verwendet.

B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

rassisch

Meaning

relating to a race of people

Example

Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.

Rassengleichheit ist ein wichtiges Thema in vielen Gesellschaften.

C2 noun /ˈʌn.dɚˌstɔː.ri/

understory

Unterwuchs

Meaning

The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.

Example

The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects.

Der Unterwuchs eines Regenwaldes ist die Heimat von kleinen Säugetieren und Insekten.

B2 noun /duːm/

doom

Unheil

Meaning

A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.

Example

The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.

Die alte Prophezeiung sagte das Unheil der Stadt voraus.

B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

Keller

Meaning

the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level

Example

We store old furniture in the basement.

Wir lagern alte Möbel im Keller.

B1 noun /prəʊ/

pro

Profi

Meaning

a professional, especially in sports; or a person who is in favor of something

Example

He plays tennis like a pro.

Er spielt Tennis wie ein Profi.

C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

hinzufügen

Meaning

to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list

Example

She decided to append a note to the end of the report.

Sie entschied sich, eine Notiz am Ende des Berichts hinzuzufügen.

B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

freiheit

Meaning

the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

Example

The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.

Die Freiheitsstatue repräsentiert Freiheit und Demokratie.

C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtrɪdʒ/

cartridge

Tintenpatrone

Meaning

A container holding a substance or device, such as ink for printers or bullets for firearms.

Example

The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty.

Der Drucker hörte auf zu arbeiten, weil die Tintenpatrone leer war.

C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

Vizegraf

Meaning

A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.

Example

The viscount inherited the estate from his father.

Der Vizegraf erbte das Anwesen von seinem Vater.

B2 noun ˈɒksɪdʒən prəˈdʌkʃən

oxygen production

Sauerstoffproduktion

Meaning

The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.

Example

Plants are vital for oxygen production and the maintenance of life.

Pflanzen sind entscheidend für die Sauerstoffproduktion und den Erhalt des Lebens.

B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

Missbilligung

Meaning

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

Example

Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.

Ihre Eltern zeigten deutliche Missbilligung gegenüber ihrer Entscheidung, das College abzubrechen.

C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

metrisch

Meaning

Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.

Example

The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.

Der Dichter folgte sorgfältig den metrischen Regeln in seinen Versen.

C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛfələs/

acephalous

kopflos

Meaning

having no leader or head; headless

Example

The acephalous group soon fell into disorganization.

Die kopflose Gruppe geriet bald in Unordnung.

B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

Schließung

Meaning

the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.

Example

The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.

Die Schließung des Unternehmens hinterließ viele Mitarbeiter ohne Jobs.

C1 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

Salzgehaltsteigerung

Meaning

The process of increasing salt content in soil.

Example

Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.

Übermäßige Bewässerung kann zur Salzgehaltsteigerung auf landwirtschaftlichen Flächen führen.

B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

Saxophon

Meaning

a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece

Example

The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.

Der Jazzmusiker spielte ein wunderschönes Solo auf seinem Saxophon.

B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

animiert

Meaning

Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.

Example

The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.

Der animierte Film wurde von Kindern und Erwachsenen gleichermaßen geliebt.

C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

Brust

Meaning

the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy

Example

She kept the secret close to her bosom.

Sie hielt das Geheimnis nah an ihrer Brust.

C2 adjective /dɪˈstreɪ/

distrait

abwesend

Meaning

deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief

Example

He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.

Er sah abwesend aus, nachdem er die traurigen Nachrichten gehört hatte.

A2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪŋ/

Turning

Abzweigung; Seitenstraße

Meaning

a place where a road branches off from another; a side road

Example

Take the first turning on the left.

Biegen Sie an der ersten Abzweigung links ab.

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 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

umleiten

Meaning

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Example

The police diverted traffic to a side road.

Die Polizei leitete den Verkehr auf eine Nebenstraße um.

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌθɔːt/

forethought

Voraussicht

Meaning

careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future

Example

With a little forethought, we could have avoided the problem.

Mit ein wenig vorausschauendem Denken hätten wir das Problem vermeiden können.

A2 noun /trʌk/

truck

Lkw

Meaning

a large motor vehicle for transporting goods

Example

The truck was loaded with boxes for the warehouse.

Der Lkw war mit Kisten für das Lager beladen.

C1 adjective + noun এক্সেসিভ স্ট্রেইন

excessive strain

übermäßige Belastung

Meaning

An amount of physical pressure or stress that is more than what is normal or acceptable.

Example

Excessive strain on fingers can cause musculoskeletal issues.

Übermäßiger Druck auf die Finger kann muskuloskelettale Probleme verursachen.

C2 adverb /ˈfɔːrbi/

forby

außerdem

Meaning

In addition; besides (archaic Scottish/English word).

Example

He is kind and generous, and wise forby.

Er ist freundlich und großzügig, und außerdem weise.

C1 noun /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/

responsiveness

Reaktionsfähigkeit

Meaning

The quality of reacting quickly and positively

Example

The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback.

Der Manager schätzte ihre Reaktionsfähigkeit auf Kundenfeedback.

B1 adjective /ˈvɛəriəs/

Various

verschiedene; viele Arten von

Meaning

several different; many different types of

Example

She has lived in various countries around the world.

Sie hat in verschiedenen Ländern auf der ganzen Welt gelebt.

C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

freundlich wie ein Onkel

Meaning

kind and friendly, like an uncle

Example

He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.

Er hatte eine avunkuläre Art, die alle zum Wohlfühlen brachte.

A2 verb /lɪft/

lift

heben

Meaning

to raise or move upward; to pick up

Example

He lifted the heavy box with effort.

Er hob die schwere Kiste mit Anstrengung.

C1 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

reumütig

Meaning

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

Example

She was penitent after shouting at her friend.

Sie war reuig, nachdem sie ihre Freundin angeschrien hatte.

B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

Prüfer

Meaning

A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications

Example

The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.

Der Prüfer überprüfte sorgfältig das Antwortblatt jedes Schülers.

C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

ein Unternehmen mit persönlichen Ressourcen ohne externe Finanzierung starten

Meaning

To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.

Example

He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.

Er gründete sein Unternehmen mit minimalen Ressourcen.

C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

vernichten

Meaning

Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.

Example

The explosion annihilated the entire village.

Die Explosion vernichtete das ganze Dorf.

C1 adjective ˈɒptɪmaɪzd

optimized

optimiert, verbessert, effizienter

Meaning

Made as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible; improved to achieve maximum efficiency.

Example

The system has been optimized for faster performance.

Das System wurde für eine schnellere Leistung optimiert.

B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

leidenschaftlich

Meaning

showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief

Example

He is passionate about environmental conservation.

Er ist leidenschaftlich über den Umweltschutz.

C2 noun /ˈmʌskɪt/

musket

eine Art alter Musketen

Meaning

a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers

Example

The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield.

Die Soldaten trugen Musketen auf das Schlachtfeld.

A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

schnellste

Meaning

moving or capable of moving at the highest speed

Example

Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.

Usain Bolt ist der schnellste Läufer der Welt.

A2 adverb /æz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

As usual

wie üblich

Meaning

in the way that is normal or typical; customarily

Example

As usual, he arrived late to the meeting.

Wie üblich kam er zu spät zum Treffen.

B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

glücksspiel

Meaning

to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action

Example

He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.

Er entschloss sich, seine Ersparnisse auf dem Aktienmarkt zu riskieren.

B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

rickshaw

Meaning

a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people

Example

We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.

Wir nahmen ein Rickshaw, um den belebten Marktplatz zu erreichen.

B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

gratulieren

Meaning

to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion

Example

I want to congratulate you on your promotion.

Ich möchte dir zu deiner Beförderung gratulieren.

C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

ungetüm

Meaning

Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.

Example

The company grew into a corporate behemoth.

Das Unternehmen wuchs zu einem Unternehmensungetüm.

B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

erfolgreich

Meaning

in a way that achieves a desired result

Example

She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.

Sie bestand die Prüfung erfolgreich nach wochenlangem Studium.

C1 verb /bɪˈɡɛt/

beget

zeugen / erzeugen

Meaning

to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce

Example

Violence begets more violence.

Gewalt zieht mehr Gewalt nach sich.

C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

wirres Durcheinander

Meaning

A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.

Example

The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.

Der Aufsatz war ein wirres Durcheinander von nicht zusammenhängenden Ideen.

C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

Schönheitswettbewerb

Meaning

A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.

Example

She won first place in the beauty pageant.

Sie gewann den ersten Platz im Schönheitswettbewerb

C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

Homogenität

Meaning

The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.

Example

The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.

Die kulturelle Homogenität des Dorfes ließ es einheitlich wirken.

C1 adjective /həˈbɪtʃuəl/

habitual

gewohnheitsmäßig

Meaning

Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.

Example

He was a habitual latecomer to class.

Er war ein gewohnheitsmäßiger Zuspätkommer im Unterricht.

C2 noun /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Dalliance

Affäre; Flirt; flüchtige Beziehung

Meaning

a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment

Example

His dalliance with photography lasted only a few months before he lost interest.

Seine Affäre mit der Fotografie dauerte nur wenige Monate, bevor er das Interesse verlor.

C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

Koagulationsmittel

Meaning

a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot

Example

The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.

Der Arzt trug ein Koagulationsmittel auf, um die Blutung schnell zu stoppen.

C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

Mischung

Meaning

A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.

Example

The band played a medley of popular songs.

Die Band spielte eine Mischung aus populären Liedern.

A2 noun /vɔɪs/

voice

Stimme

Meaning

the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself

Example

She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience.

Sie hat eine wunderschöne Stimme, die das Publikum fesselt.

C1 adjective, verb /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

exempt

befreit

Meaning

Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

Example

Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam.

Studenten mit guten Noten sind von der Abschlussprüfung befreit.

C2 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

Heptarchie

Meaning

A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.

Example

The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.

Das Geschichtsbuch beschrieb die Heptarchie von Anglo-Saxon England.

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.

A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

Sonntag

Meaning

The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.

Example

We usually relax at home on Sunday.

Am Sonntag entspannen wir normalerweise zu Hause.

C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

Bedeutung

Meaning

The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

Example

The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.

Die Denotation des Wortes 'Rose' ist eine Art von Blume.

C1 adjective /ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/

able-bodied

körperlich fähig

Meaning

physically strong and healthy, not disabled

Example

The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.

Das Unternehmen sucht körperlich fähige Arbeiter für die Baustelle.

C2 noun /pɪks/

pyx

kleiner Behälter für die geweihten Hostien

Meaning

a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host

Example

The priest placed the consecrated host into the pyx before visiting the sick.

Der Priester legte die geweihte Hostie vor dem Besuch der Kranken in den Pyx.

C1 adjective /ˈzɛsti/

zesty

würzig

Meaning

Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor; full of energy and enthusiasm.

Example

The dish had a zesty flavor that everyone loved.

Das Gericht hatte einen würzigen Geschmack, der allen gefallen hat.

B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

Wal

Meaning

a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing

Example

The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.

Der Blauwal ist das größte bekannte Tier, das je auf der Erde gelebt hat.

A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

Rock

Meaning

a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs

Example

She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.

Sie wählte einen blauen Rock, um ihn mit ihrer Bluse abzustimmen.

C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

überschwemmt

Meaning

covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities

Example

The market was awash with cheap imported goods.

Der Markt war überschwemmt mit billigen importierten Waren.

B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

schick

Meaning

attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation

Example

That dress is very becoming on her.

Das Kleid steht ihr sehr gut.

C2 noun /draɪ ˈmæŋgoʊ ˈpaʊdər/

Dry Mango Powder

amchur

Meaning

a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine

Example

The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess.

Der Koch streute trockene Mangopulver über das Chaat, um mehr Säure hinzuzufügen.

B2 noun /ˈdʒʊəri/

Sehnsucht; Verlangen

C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

parabel

Meaning

A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

Example

Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.

Jesus lehrte oft mit einer Parabel, um tiefere Wahrheiten zu vermitteln.

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.

A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

um; rundherum; ungefähr

Meaning

in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately

Example

Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.

Schau dich um und du wirst viele schöne Blumen sehen.

B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

schreien

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

Sie schrie, als sie die Spinne sah.

B1 noun fʌnd

fund

Fonds

Meaning

A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.

Example

The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.

Die Regierung hat einen Fonds für Katastrophenhilfe bereitgestellt.

C1 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/

differentiation

Differenzierung, Unterscheidung

Meaning

The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.

Example

Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.

Die Differenzierung von Wettbewerbern kann eine einzigartige Marktposition schaffen.

B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

übermitteln, kommunizieren, transportieren

Meaning

To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.

Example

The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.

Der Lehrer übermittelt die Lektion klar an die Schüler.

C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

erbärmlich

Meaning

involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant

Example

The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.

Die Zeitung deckte die erbärmliche Vergangenheit des Politikers auf.

B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/

versatile

vielseitig

Meaning

Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many uses or applications.

Example

He is a versatile musician who can play multiple instruments.

Er ist ein vielseitiger Musiker, der mehrere Instrumente spielen kann.

C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

Ausrüstung

Meaning

Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.

Example

The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.

Der Fischer trug seine ganze Angelausrüstung in einer großen Kiste.

A2 noun /dəˈrɛkʃən/ or /daɪˈrɛkʃən/

direction

richtung, anweisungen

Meaning

the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do

Example

He asked for directions to the train station.

Er fragte nach dem Weg zum Bahnhof.

C2 noun /kəmˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/

Compositor

Komponist

Meaning

a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions

Example

The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper.

Der Komponist arrangierte sorgfältig den Text für die Zeitung.

C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɜːr.ʃən/

exertion

körperliche oder geistige Anstrengung

Meaning

Using energy or effort to achieve something.

Example

Excessive exertion can lead to fatigue and burnout.

Übermäßige exertion kann zu Müdigkeit und Erschöpfung führen.

C1 verb /ɪnˈfjuːz/

infuse

infundieren

Meaning

to fill or spread through something; to instill a quality, idea, or feeling

Example

The teacher tried to infuse her students with a love for reading.

Die Lehrerin versuchte, ihren Schülern eine Liebe zum Lesen zu infundieren.

A2 noun /ˈjuːzər/

user

Nutzer

Meaning

a person who uses or operates something

Example

He is a frequent user of this app.

Er ist ein häufiger Nutzer dieser App.

B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

widerwillig

Meaning

in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance

Example

She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.

Sie stimmte widerwillig zu, bei dem Projekt zu helfen.

C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

Wahrsager

Meaning

a person who claims to predict the future

Example

The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.

Der König konsultierte einen Wahrsager, bevor er in den Krieg zog.

B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

Schlitten

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

Die Kinder fuhren mit einem Schlitten den verschneiten Hügel hinunter.

B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

Glück

Meaning

easy to love; endearing or charming

Example

The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C1 noun /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

linguist

Linguist

Meaning

A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.

Example

She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently.

Sie ist eine Linguistin, die sechs Sprachen fließend spricht.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

Unreliable

unzuverlässig; kann nicht vertraut oder darauf vertraut werden

Meaning

not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon

Example

The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently.

Das alte Auto ist unzuverlässig und bricht häufig zusammen.

B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

Geschwister

Meaning

A brother or sister.

Example

She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.

Sie hat drei Geschwister, zwei Brüder und eine Schwester.

C2 noun /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

encyclical

Enzyklika

Meaning

a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues

Example

The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility.

Der Papst veröffentlichte eine Enzyklika zum Thema Klimawandel und moralische Verantwortung.

A2 noun /pərˈmɪʃən/

permission

Erlaubnis

Meaning

the action of allowing or granting consent

Example

You need permission to enter the restricted area.

Du brauchst eine Erlaubnis, um in den gesperrten Bereich zu gelangen.