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A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

einheit
Meaning
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
Example
Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.
Jede Einheit in der Produktionslinie wird sorgfältig getestet.
C2 verb /kənˈdəʊl/

condole

Beileid ausdrücken
Meaning
To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.
Example
Neighbors came to condole with the family after the tragedy.
Die Nachbarn kamen, um der Familie nach der Tragödie Beileid auszudrücken.
C1 noun /ˌnɑm.əˈni/

Nominee

nominiert
Meaning
a person who is nominated for an office, award, or honor
Example
She was the nominee for the Best Actress award.
Sie war die nominierte für den besten Schauspielerpreis.
C1 verb /ˈwɒd.əl/

waddle

wackelig gehen
Meaning
to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck
Example
The duck waddled across the yard.
Die Ente wackelte über den Hof.
B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

abendessen
Meaning
to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day
Example
We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.
Wir essen normalerweise um sieben Uhr abends zu Abend.
A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

nach
Meaning
in the time following an event or another action
Example
We went for ice cream after the movie.
Wir gingen nach dem Film Eis essen.
C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

Skeptiker
Meaning
A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.
Example
The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.
Der Wissenschaftler war ein Skeptiker von Theorien ohne solide Beweise.
A2 noun /sænd/

sand

Glück
Meaning
Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.
Example
Children built castles out of sand on the beach.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 adjective /ˈɛvrideɪ/

everyday

alltäglich
Meaning
common or ordinary; occurring daily
Example
These shoes are perfect for everyday use.
Diese Schuhe sind perfekt für den täglichen Gebrauch.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

exhaust

erschöpfen
Meaning
to tire out completely; to use up resources
Example
The long journey exhausted the children.
Die lange Reise hat die Kinder erschöpft.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

zusammenfassen
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
Der Lehrer bat den Schüler, die Lektion zusammenzufassen.
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

Aasfresser / Abfallsammler
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
Aasgeier sind natürliche Scavenger, die die Umwelt reinigen.
C1 adjective /ˈrænsɪd/

rancid

ranzig
Meaning
having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)
Example
The butter had gone rancid after being left out too long.
Die Butter war ranzig geworden, nachdem sie zu lange draußen war.
B1 noun /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/

personal data

personenbezogene Daten
Meaning
Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data
Example
Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.
Die Sicherung persönlicher Daten ist in der digitalen Ära entscheidend.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/

utilitarian

Meaning
Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.
Example
The building had a simple utilitarian design.
C1 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

Kleindiebstahl
Meaning
the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace
Example
The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.
Das Unternehmen installierte Kameras, um Diebstahl zu verhindern.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

konjektural
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
Seine Erklärung war rein konjektural und fehlte an Beweisen.
A1 adverb /wʌns/

Once

einmal; irgendwann in der Vergangenheit
Meaning
one time only; at some time in the past; formerly
Example
I have been to Paris once in my life.
Ich war einmal in meinem Leben in Paris.
C1 verb /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪt/

incubate

inkubieren
Meaning
to keep eggs, cells, or organisms at the right conditions for development
Example
The hen will incubate the eggs until they hatch.
Das Huhn wird die Eier inkubieren, bis sie schlüpfen.
C1 noun /ˈrɑːstər/

roster

Liste
Meaning
A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.
Example
The manager updated the staff roster for next week.
Der Manager hat die Mitarbeiterliste für die nächste Woche aktualisiert.
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.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

verstärken
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
Sie haben die Stadtmauern verstärkt, um sich gegen eine Invasion zu schützen.
C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

verwirrt
Meaning
feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed
Example
He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.
Er sah verwirrt aus, nachdem er die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

bösartig; schädlich
Meaning
having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful
Example
The malicious software damaged many computers.
Die bösartige Software beschädigte viele Computer.
C2 noun /ruːθ/

ruth

Mitleid
Meaning
A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.
Example
He felt no ruth for the people he had betrayed.
Er fühlte kein Mitleid mit den Menschen, die er verraten hatte.
B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

Problemlösung
Meaning
The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Example
Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.
Problemlösungsfähigkeiten sind der Schlüssel zur Führung.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

Anerkennung
Meaning
the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition
Example
She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.
Sie erhielt eine Anerkennung für ihren Beitrag zum Projekt.
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

liga
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
Mehrere Clubs gründeten eine Liga, um den Sportsgeist zu fördern.
C2 adjective /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

prophylaktisch
Meaning
intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective
Example
The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.
Der Arzt verschrieb eine prophylaktische Behandlung zur Vorbeugung einer Infektion.
B2 adjective /ʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Unrelated

irrelevant; nicht verbunden
Meaning
having no connection or relationship; not connected by family ties
Example
The two incidents were completely unrelated to each other.
Die beiden Vorfälle waren völlig unbeeinflusst voneinander.
C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

weitverbreitete Zerstörung; große Verwirrung oder Unordnung; Chaos
Meaning
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos
Example
The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.
Der Hurrikan richtete in den Küstenstädten große Zerstörung an und zerstörte Häuser und Geschäfte.
A2 noun /ɡɑːrd/

Guard

Wächter; Sicherheitsbeamter
Meaning
a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or police officer; a device worn or fitted to prevent injury
Example
The security guard checked everyone's identification before allowing entry to the building.
Der Sicherheitswächter überprüfte die Identifikation aller, bevor er den Zutritt zum Gebäude erlaubte.
C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

schmeichelhaft / falsche Höflichkeit
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.
Example
The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.
Der Verkäufer hielt eine schmeichelhafte Rede, die unecht wirkte.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

verschieden
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
Der Laden verkauft Früchte, Kleidung und verschiedene Artikel.
C2 noun /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

aquaponics

Aquaponik
Meaning
A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.
Example
Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming.
Aquaponik nutzt Wasser effizient, indem es Fisch- und Pflanzenzucht integriert.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

eliminieren
Meaning
To completely remove or get rid of something.
Example
Eliminate time-wasting habits.
Eliminieren Sie Zeitverschwendungsgewohnheiten.
C2 noun /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/

luxuriance

Üppigkeit
Meaning
abundant growth, richness, or elegance
Example
The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants.
Der Garten war voller Üppigkeit tropischer Pflanzen.
C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

Detonation
Meaning
The act of exploding or causing something to explode.
Example
The sudden detonation shook the entire building.
Die plötzliche Detonation erschütterte das ganze Gebäude.
C1 adjective /ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs/

homogeneous

homogen, einheitlich
Meaning
Of the same kind; alike.
Example
The team was not homogeneous in their skills.
Das Team war in ihren Fähigkeiten nicht homogen.
C2 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

ungeschickt
Meaning
clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior
Example
His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.
Sein ungeschickter Versuch, den Stuhl zu reparieren, machte es noch schlimmer.
C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

kichern
Meaning
to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way
Example
The students began to titter when the projector froze.
Die Studenten begannen leise zu kichern, als der Projektor einfrohr.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

Sonnenaufgang
Meaning
the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon
Example
We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.
Wir haben den schönen Sonnenaufgang vom Gipfel des Berges aus gesehen.
B1 noun /ˌrep.rɪˈzen.tə.tɪv/

representative

Vertreter
Meaning
A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
Example
The representative addressed critical issues.
Der Vertreter sprach kritische Themen an.
B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

multiplizieren
Meaning
to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication
Example
The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
Die Bakterien vermehren sich schnell unter warmen Bedingungen.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

Vorrang
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
Die Vorrangstellung der Bildung kann nicht bestritten werden.
A1 verb /θɪŋk/

think

denken
Meaning
to have thoughts or ideas; to use your mind to consider something
Example
I think this is a good idea.
Ich denke, das ist eine gute Idee.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪtən/

heighten

steigern
Meaning
to make or become greater in intensity or degree
Example
The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room.
Die Ankündigung diente dazu, die Aufregung im Raum zu steigern.
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

Unternehmensfinanzierung
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
Effektive Unternehmensfinanzierung steigert die Rentabilität.
B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

glaubwürdig oder wahrscheinlich
Meaning
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.
Example
His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.
Seine Entschuldigung schien plausibel, aber ich hatte meine Zweifel.
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

kostspielig
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
Ihr Fehler erwies sich als sehr kostspielig für das Unternehmen.
B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

verderben
Meaning
to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely
Example
Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.
Der starke Regen könnte unsere Picknickpläne ruinieren.
B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

aggression
Meaning
hostile or violent behavior towards others
Example
His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.
Seine plötzliche Aggression überraschte alle im Meeting.
B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

verwandeln
Meaning
To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.
Example
Volunteering can transform lives and communities.
Freiwilligenarbeit kann Leben und Gemeinschaften verwandeln.
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

sich in Dinge einmischen, die einen nichts angehen
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
Er versucht immer, sich in die Angelegenheiten anderer einzumischen.
C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

krematorium
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are cremated
Example
The crematory was located near the cemetery.
Das Krematorium war in der Nähe des Friedhofs.
C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

Symbolismus
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
Die Verwendung von Symbolismus in dem Roman ist meisterhaft.
B1 verb /breɪk/

brake

bremsen
Meaning
to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake
Example
He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.
Er bremste plötzlich, um den Hund zu vermeiden.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

überschuss
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
Das Land hat in diesem Jahr einen Überschuss an Lebensmitteln.
B2 noun /ˈpɪs.təl/

Pistol

pistole
Meaning
a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand
Example
The officer drew his pistol from the holster.
Der Offizier zog seine Pistole aus dem Holster.
C2 verb /haɪ/

hie

eilen
Meaning
to go quickly; hasten
Example
He hied to the station to catch the train.
Er eilte zum Bahnhof, um den Zug zu erwischen.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

Forum
Meaning
A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.
Example
The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.
Das Online-Forum ermöglicht es den Menschen, eine breite Palette von Themen zu diskutieren.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːri/

hoary

grau, alt
Meaning
gray or white with age; very old and respected
Example
The hoary oak tree stood as a witness to centuries of history.
Der alte Eichenbaum stand als Zeuge von Jahrhunderten der Geschichte.
B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

territorial
Meaning
Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
Example
The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.
Die beiden Länder hatten einen territorialen Streit um die Insel.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Out-break

Ausbruch
Meaning
a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence
Example
The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school.
Der Ausbruch der Grippe hat viele Schüler in der Schule betroffen.
C1 adjective /ˈhæb.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Habitable

bewohnbar
Meaning
suitable or good enough to live in
Example
The planet Mars may become habitable in the future.
Der Planet Mars könnte in der Zukunft bewohnbar werden.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

vertraulich; privat; dazu bestimmt, geheim gehalten zu werden
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
Bitte halten Sie diese Informationen vertraulich.
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.
B1 noun /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

certificate

zertifikat
Meaning
a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification
Example
She received a certificate for completing the course.
Sie erhielt ein Zertifikat für den Abschluss des Kurses.
C2 adjective /luːˈɡuːbriəs/

lugubrious

traurig
Meaning
looking or sounding sad and dismal
Example
His lugubrious expression made everyone feel uneasy.
Sein trauriger Ausdruck ließ alle unbehaglich fühlen.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

Urheberrecht
Meaning
the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution
Example
She holds the copyright for the book.
Sie hält das Urheberrecht für das Buch.
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

unterstützen
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
Die Unterstützung von Bildungsinitiativen hilft, Kinderarbeit zu verringern.
C1 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

Physiologie
Meaning
the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system
Example
She is majoring in human physiology at the university.
Sie studiert Humanphysiologie an der Universität.
C2 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

gering
Meaning
small in amount; scanty or inadequate
Example
They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.
Sie überlebten mit geringen Rationen während der Reise.
C1 noun /nɑːtʃ/

notch

Kerbe
Meaning
A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.
Example
He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days.
Er schnitzte eine Kerbe in den Stock, um die Tage zu markieren.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

wertvoll
Meaning
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
Example
Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
Freiwilligenarbeit im Unterschlupf war eine wertvolle Erfahrung.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

katastrophal
Meaning
extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage
Example
The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.
Der Hurrikan hatte katastrophale Auswirkungen auf die Stadt.
C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

Nova
Meaning
a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness
Example
Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.
Astronomen entdeckten eine neue Nova im Sternbild.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

python
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The python wrapped around its prey tightly.
Der Python schlängelte sich fest um seine Beute.
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

aufdringlich
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
Der Verkäufer war zu aufdringlich, was die Kunden vertrieb.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

immergrün
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
Klimawandel ist eine immerwährende Sorge für Wissenschaftler.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/

Unqualified

unqualifiziert; unzulänglich;
Meaning
not having the necessary skills or qualifications; complete or absolute
Example
He was unqualified for the engineering position due to lack of experience.
Er war für die Ingenieurposition aufgrund mangelnder Erfahrung unqualifiziert.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

tigressin
Meaning
an adult female tiger
Example
The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.
Die mächtige Tigressin jagte lautlos durch den Dschungel.
A1 verb /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

understand

verstehen
Meaning
to know the meaning of something; to comprehend
Example
Do you understand the instructions?
Verstehst du die Anweisungen?
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

Hauptschlag
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
Die kleine Stadt trug den Hauptschlag des Sturms.
B2 noun /ˈhænd.fʊl/

Handful

eine Handvoll; eine kleine Menge oder Zahl; etwas, das schwer zu kontrollieren ist
Meaning
a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control
Example
She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl before heading out for her walk.
Sie griff sich eine Handvoll Nüsse aus der Schale, bevor sie zum Spaziergang ging.
C2 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

Plötzlicher Verlust des Bewusstseins oder der Kontrolle aufgrund eines Schlaganfalls oder extremen Zorns
Meaning
A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.
Example
The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.
Der alte Mann hatte fast einen Schlaganfall, als er die schockierende Nachricht hörte.
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

schwierig; erfordert großen Aufwand; nach oben geneigt
Meaning
difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward
Example
Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.
Eine neue Sprache zu lernen kann eine schwierige Schlacht sein.
B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

Republik
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
Eine Republik wird von den Vertretern des Volkes regiert.
C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

Wahrnehmungsfähigkeit
Meaning
The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.
Example
His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.
Seine Wahrnehmungsfähigkeit im Umgang mit Menschen machte ihn zu einem großartigen Verhandler.
A2 noun /əˈsɪstənt/

assistant

assistent
Meaning
a person who helps or supports another, often in a job
Example
She works as an assistant in a law firm.
Sie arbeitet als Assistentin in einer Anwaltskanzlei.
A2 noun /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

geography

Geografie
Meaning
the study of the Earth’s physical features, climates, populations, and the relationships between people and their environments
Example
She studies geography to understand how landscapes and human societies interact.
Sie studiert Geografie, um die Welt zu verstehen.
C1 noun /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

negation

Verneinung
Meaning
The act of denying something; the contradiction or absence of something.
Example
The theory is built on the negation of traditional beliefs.
Die Theorie basiert auf der Verneinung traditioneller Überzeugungen.
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

Umgebung
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
Sie hat sich schnell an ihre neue Umgebung angepasst.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

ausbeuterisch
Meaning
making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage
Example
The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.
Die Arbeiter protestierten gegen die ausbeuterischen Praktiken der Fabrik.
B1 adverb /ˈrʌfli/

Roughly

ungefähr; auf eine grobe oder gewalttätige Weise
Meaning
approximately; in a harsh or violent way
Example
The project will take roughly three months to complete.
Das Projekt wird ungefähr drei Monate dauern, um abgeschlossen zu werden.
C2 noun /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

leichte Oper
Meaning
a short opera with light and humorous themes
Example
The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.
Das Theater inszenierte eine berühmte Operette von Gilbert und Sullivan.
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

Zusammenfluss
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
Der Zusammenfluss von Ideen aus verschiedenen Kulturen schuf eine reiche Diskussion.
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

interpolation

Interpolation
Meaning
The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.
Example
The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete Interpolation, um die fehlenden Datenpunkte vorherzusagen.
B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

Katastrophe
Meaning
A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.
Example
The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.
Das Erdbeben war eine Katastrophe für die gesamte Region.
A2 noun /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

teaching

Lehren
Meaning
the profession or practice of teaching
Example
Teaching is a noble profession.
Lehren ist ein edler Beruf.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

gebildet; gut ausgebildet; literarisch
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
Sie ist eine sehr gebildete Person, die viel liest.
B1 noun /prəˈfeʃ.ən/

Profession

Beruf
Meaning
a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill
Example
Teaching is a noble profession that shapes future generations.
Lehren ist ein edler Beruf, der die zukünftigen Generationen formt.
C1 noun /rɪˌsɛptɪˈvɪti/

receptivity

Empfänglichkeit
Meaning
The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.
Example
Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project.
Ihre Empfänglichkeit für neue Ideen half, das Projekt zu verbessern.
C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

schalldicht; verhindert das Eindringen oder Austreten von Schall
Meaning
impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving
Example
The recording studio has sound-proof walls.
Das Aufnahmestudio hat schalldichte Wände.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/

orthodox

orthodox
Meaning
conforming to traditional beliefs or practices
Example
He comes from a very orthodox family.
Er stammt aus einer sehr orthodoxen Familie.
C2 noun /ˈmɒdɪkəm/

modicum

eine kleine Menge
Meaning
a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable
Example
She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting.
Sie zeigte eine kleine Menge Geduld während des langen Treffens.
A2 noun /ˈpleɪər/

player

Spieler
Meaning
a person who participates in a game or sport
Example
The player scored the winning goal.
Der Spieler erzielte das Siegestor.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

äußerlich
Meaning
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
Example
The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.
Das Gebäude erschien äußerlich modern, aber innen war es ziemlich altmodisch.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈfiːmeɪl/

female

weiblich
Meaning
a person or animal of the sex that can bear offspring; relating to women or girls
Example
The female lion protects her cubs fiercely.
Die weibliche Löwin schützt ihre Jungen erbittert.
A2 noun /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

challenges

herausforderungen
Meaning
Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.
Example
Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth.
Herausforderungen zu überwinden ist der Schlüssel zum persönlichen Wachstum.
A2 adjective /ˈnæʃənəl/

national

national
Meaning
relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government
Example
The national anthem was played at the ceremony.
Die Nationalhymne wurde bei der Zeremonie gespielt.
A1 number /ˈfɔːrti/

forty

Glück
Meaning
the number 40; ten times four
Example
She celebrated her forty years of life with a big party.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun /bel/

Bell

glocke
Meaning
a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck
Example
The church bell rang at noon.
Die Kirchenglocke läutete mittags.
B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

felsig; instabil; schwierig
Meaning
full of rocks; unsteady; difficult
Example
The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.
Der felsige Weg machte das Wandern für die Touristen schwierig.
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.
C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

vereinbar
Meaning
Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.
Example
His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.
Seine Handlungen waren mit den Regeln der Institution vereinbar.
C2 noun /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

Bombay duck

Bombay-Ente
Meaning
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
Example
Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried.
Bombay-Ente ist eine beliebte Delikatesse, wenn sie getrocknet und gebraten wird.
C1 verb /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/

mesmerize

verzaubern
Meaning
To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.
Example
The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience.
Die grazilen Bewegungen der Tänzerin verzauberten das Publikum.
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪst/

optometrist

Optometrist
Meaning
A healthcare professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.
Example
The optometrist prescribed new glasses for her.
Der Optometrist verschrieb ihr neue Brillen.
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.nə.ɡræm/

phonogram

phonemisches Symbol
Meaning
a written symbol representing a speech sound
Example
The teacher showed how each phonogram represents a particular sound.
Der Lehrer zeigte, wie jedes Phonogramm einen bestimmten Laut darstellt.
A2 verb /bɜːrn/

burn

brennen
Meaning
to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat
Example
The candle will burn for several hours.
Die Kerze wird für mehrere Stunden brennen.