C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

nicht lehrbar

Meaning

not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance

Example

He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.

Er war so stur, dass er fast nicht lehrbar wurde.

C2 noun /ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːriəm/

frigidarium

kaltbad

Meaning

a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths

Example

The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today.

Die Ruinen des römischen Frigidariums sind noch heute sichtbar.

C2 noun /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

viceroy

Vizekönig

Meaning

a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province

Example

The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.

Der Vizekönig regierte die Kolonie im Namen des Königs.

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

sinnlich

Meaning

Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.

Example

The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.

Das Gemälde hatte eine sinnliche Qualität, die die Zuschauer fesselte.

C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

Archaismus

Meaning

a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use

Example

The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.

Das Gedicht ist voller Archaismen, die ihm einen altmodischen Geschmack verleihen.

B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

Eigelb

Meaning

the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat

Example

She separated the egg white from the yolk.

Sie trennte das Eiweiß vom Eigelb.

A2 noun /brʌʃ/

Brush

bürste

Meaning

a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or grooming

Example

I brush my teeth every morning with a soft brush.

Ich putze mir jeden Morgen die Zähne mit einer weichen Bürste.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈvæljʊəbl/

invaluable

unbezahlbar

Meaning

Extremely useful or indispensable.

Example

Her advice proved invaluable to my success.

Ihr Rat erwies sich als unbezahlbar für meinen Erfolg.

B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

gering; leicht; dünn; subtil

Meaning

small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin

Example

There was a slight delay in the train schedule.

Es gab eine geringe Verzögerung im Fahrplan des Zuges.

C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

plötzlich die Richtung ändern

Meaning

to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something

Example

The car swerved to avoid the dog.

Das Auto änderte plötzlich die Richtung, um den Hund zu vermeiden.

C2 noun /θroʊz/

throes

intensive Qual

Meaning

intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something

Example

The country was in the throes of a political crisis.

Das Land war in den intensiven Qualen einer politischen Krise.

A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

rückwärts; in umgekehrter Reihenfolge

Meaning

in the direction that is behind; in reverse order

Example

He counted backwards from ten to one.

Er zählte rückwärts von zehn bis eins.

A2 noun /laɪt bʌlb/

Light bulb

Glühbirne

Meaning

a glass or plastic container that produces light when electricity passes through it

Example

The light bulb in the kitchen needs to be replaced.

Die Glühbirne in der Küche muss ersetzt werden.

C2 noun /tiːˈtoʊtəlɪzəm/

teetotalism

Vollständige Abstinenz von Alkohol

Meaning

the practice or principle of abstaining completely from alcoholic drinks

Example

He practiced teetotalism throughout his life.

Er praktizierte Teetotalismus sein ganzes Leben lang.

C1 adjective /juːˈfɔːrɪk/

euphoric

euphorisch

Meaning

Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.

Example

The fans were euphoric after their team's victory.

Die Fans waren euphorisch nach dem Sieg ihrer Mannschaft.

C2 noun /ˌɛpɪzəʊˈɒtɪk/

epizootic

Epizootie

Meaning

An outbreak of disease affecting many animals of one kind at the same time.

Example

The farmer feared an epizootic might wipe out his cattle.

Der Bauer fürchtete, dass eine Epizootie sein Vieh auslöschen könnte.

C2 noun /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

bakul blume

Meaning

a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi

Example

The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.

Der süße Duft der Bakul-Blumen füllte die Abendluft im Dorf.

A2 noun /ˈɔr.dər/

Order

Befehl; Reihenfolge

Meaning

a command or instruction; the arrangement of things following a particular sequence

Example

The teacher gave an order to sit down quietly.

Der Lehrer gab einen Befehl, sich ruhig hinzusetzen.

C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

formelle Präsentation

Meaning

The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.

Example

The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.

Der Anwalt machte eine Präsentation der Beweise vor Gericht.

B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

Senator

Meaning

a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body

Example

The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.

Der Senator sprach leidenschaftlich über Umweltpolitik.

A2 noun /ɡæs/

gas

Gas

Meaning

A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and can expand freely.

Example

The balloon was filled with gas.

Der Ballon war mit Gas gefüllt.

C2 adjective /ˈboʊvaɪn/

bovine

mit Vieh verbunden

Meaning

relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature

Example

Her bovine expression revealed no emotions.

Ihr bovines Gesicht zeigte keine Emotionen.

B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

Umfrage, Befragung

Meaning

noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)

Example

They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.

Sie führten eine Umfrage durch, um die Vorlieben der Kunden zu verstehen.

B2 adjective /ˈɔɪl.i/

Oily

ölig; mit Öl bedeckt; fettig

Meaning

covered with oil; containing oil; greasy

Example

Her oily skin needs special care.

Ihre ölige Haut braucht besondere Pflege.

C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

trauernd, weinend

Meaning

tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful

Example

The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.

Das weinende Ende des Films ließ das Publikum in Tränen.

C1 noun /kɑst/

Caste

Kaste; Kastensystem

Meaning

a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society

Example

The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.

Das alte Kastensystem teilte die Gesellschaft in verschiedene soziale Gruppen.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

unsichtbar

Meaning

unable to be seen; not visible to the eye

Example

The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.

Bakterien sind unsichtbar ohne ein Mikroskop.

B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

denkmal

Meaning

A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

Example

A monument should honor his contributions.

Ein Denkmal sollte seine Beiträge ehren.

A2 verb /fiːd/

feed

füttern

Meaning

to give food to a person or animal

Example

She feeds the birds every morning.

Sie füttert jeden Morgen die Vögel.

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

Angebot / zart

Meaning

to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal

Example

The company tendered its resignation to the board.

Das Unternehmen reichte seine Kündigung beim Vorstand ein.

B1 verb /əˈfɛkt/

affect

beeinflussen

Meaning

to influence or make a difference to something

Example

The weather can greatly affect our mood.

Das Wetter kann unsere Stimmung stark beeinflussen.

C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

zufällig

Meaning

Happening by chance or accident, not planned.

Example

His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.

Sein Erfolg war teilweise auf zufällige Umstände zurückzuführen.

C2 verb /məˈkadəˌmaɪz/

macadamize

eine Straße mit zerbrochenem Stein bedecken

Meaning

to construct or cover a road with broken stone

Example

The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.

Die Regierung hat beschlossen, die alten ländlichen Straßen mit Makadam zu bedecken.

C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

Rückstände

Meaning

Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.

Example

She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.

Sie war mehrere Monate im Rückstand mit ihrer Stromrechnung.

C1 adjective /ˈhæloʊd/

hallowed

geheiligt

Meaning

regarded as holy or greatly respected

Example

They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university.

Sie gingen durch die geheiligten Hallen der alten Universität.

C2 noun /ˈvɪrjʊləns/

virulence

Virulenz

Meaning

The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.

Example

Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.

Wissenschaftler untersuchten die Virulenz des neuen Virus-Stamms.

B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

Glück

Meaning

large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides

Example

The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.

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

A2 noun /vəˈkæbjʊləri/

vocabulary

Wortschatz

Meaning

the set of words known and used by a person, group, or language; the words used in a particular field or subject

Example

Reading every day helps improve your vocabulary.

Tägliches Lesen verbessert deinen Wortschatz.

B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

Abhängigkeit

Meaning

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help

Example

His reliance on technology is concerning.

Seine Abhängigkeit von Technologie ist besorgniserregend.

B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

selbstgenügsam

Meaning

able to provide for oneself without depending on others

Example

The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.

Der Bauernhof ist vollständig selbstgenügsam in der Gemüseproduktion.

C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

Abschreckung

Meaning

The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.

Example

Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.

Ihre Abschreckung verhinderte, dass er eine schlechte Investition tätigte.

C2 noun, verb /ˈpɑːrli/

parley

Gespräch

Meaning

a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms

Example

The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender.

Die Generäle trafen sich, um über die Bedingungen der Kapitulation zu verhandeln.

C2 adjective /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

büßend

Meaning

Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.

Example

The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.

Der Priester hielt eine büßende Predigt über Vergebung.

C2 adjective /ɪˈnjʊərd/

inured

abgestumpft

Meaning

Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

Example

After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering.

Nach Jahren des Leidens war sie an das Schmerzempfinden gewöhnt.

B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

Genehmigung / Erlaubnis

Meaning

official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects

Example

The pilot received clearance to land the plane.

Der Pilot erhielt die Genehmigung, das Flugzeug zu landen.

B1 noun /əˈfek.ʃən/

Affection

Zuneigung; Liebe

Meaning

a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something

Example

She has deep affection for her grandmother.

Sie hat tiefes Affekt für ihre Großmutter.

A2 noun; verb /tʃæt/

chat

Plauderei

Meaning

an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way

Example

We had a long chat after dinner.

Wir hatten nach dem Abendessen eine lange Plauderei.

B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

Entzündung

Meaning

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.

Example

Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.

Chronische Entzündung kann zu schweren Krankheiten führen.

B1 adverb /ˈfeər.li/

Fairly

fairerweise; mäßig; vernünftig

Meaning

in a just manner; moderately; reasonably

Example

The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.

Der Test war ziemlich einfach, aber einige Fragen waren herausfordernd.

B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

erhöhen, anheben, auf ein höheres oder beeindruckenderes Niveau anheben

Meaning

To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.

Example

Good leadership can elevate team performance.

Gute Führung kann die Teamleistung erhöhen.

C1 verb /flɔːnt/

flaunt

protzen

Meaning

to show off something proudly, often to attract attention

Example

She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties.

Sie protzt gerne mit ihrem neuen Schmuck auf Partys.

C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

nicht trivial

Meaning

Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.

Example

Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.

Die Lösung der Gleichung stellte sich als nicht triviale Aufgabe heraus.

C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

klug; scharfsinnig; weitsichtig

Meaning

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

Example

The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.

Der schlaue Geschäftsmann schloss einen profitablen Deal auf dem wettbewerbsintensiven Markt.

C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

Schmerz

Meaning

A state of great sorrow or distress.

Example

The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.

Die Nation war nach der Tragödie in tiefem Schmerz.

C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

okular

Meaning

Relating to the eye or vision.

Example

The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.

Der Patient wurde an einen Spezialisten für okulare Behandlung überwiesen.

B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

Hintern

Meaning

the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks

Example

The kids slid down the hill on their backside.

Die Kinder rutschten den Hügel auf ihrem Hintern hinunter.

C1 noun /ɪmˈpjʊərəti/

impurity

Unreinheit

Meaning

the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure

Example

The scientist removed every impurity from the water sample.

Der Wissenschaftler entfernte jede Unreinheit aus der Wasserprobe.

C2 adjective/verb /ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

incarnate

inkarniert

Meaning

to embody or represent in human form; in flesh

Example

She is kindness incarnate.

Sie ist die Güte inkarniert.

C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

Morgengabe

Meaning

Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.

Example

The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.

Die Tradition der Morgengabe wird in einigen Kulturen immer noch befolgt.

B1 verb /kæst/

cast

werfen

Meaning

to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal

Example

The fisherman casts his line into the water.

Der Fischer wirft seine Angel ins Wasser.

C2 noun /ˈfænˌtæzəm/

phantasm

Gespenst

Meaning

an illusion, ghost, or figment of the imagination

Example

The child claimed to see a phantasm in the old house.

Das Kind behauptete, ein Gespenst im alten Haus gesehen zu haben.

A1 noun /bɒks/

Box

Kiste

Meaning

a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things

Example

She put her toys in the wooden box.

Sie legte ihre Spielzeuge in die Holzbox.

C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

Bezirk

Meaning

A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.

Example

She went to vote at her local precinct.

Sie ging, um in ihrem lokalen Bezirk abzustimmen.

C2 adjective /ˌɛlɪˈfæntaɪn/

elephantine

elefantengleich

Meaning

Huge, clumsy, or resembling an elephant in size or movement.

Example

The man moved with an elephantine grace.

Der Mann bewegte sich mit einer elefantinen Grazie.

B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

optimal, am besten

Meaning

Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.

Example

The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.

Die optimale Temperatur für das Pflanzenwachstum liegt bei etwa 25°C.

B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

erwecken

Meaning

to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind

Example

The old song evoked memories of her childhood.

Das alte Lied erweckte Erinnerungen an ihre Kindheit.

B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

technologischer Fortschritt

Meaning

Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.

Example

Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.

Der technologische Fortschritt revolutioniert das Gesundheitswesen.

C1 adjective /məˈtɜːrnəl/

Maternal

mütterlich

Meaning

relating to a mother; motherly

Example

She showed maternal care towards the orphan child.

Sie zeigte mütterliche Fürsorge für das verwaiste Kind.

B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

ängstlich

Meaning

in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation

Example

She waited anxiously for the exam results.

Sie wartete ängstlich auf die Prüfungsergebnisse.

B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

gnadenlos; grausam; ohne Mitleid

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless

Example

The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.

Der gnadenlose Diktator zeigte seinen Feinden keine Gnade.

C1 noun /frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

fragility

Zerbrechlichkeit

Meaning

The quality of being fragile; delicateness.

Example

The cornea's fragility increases with rubbing.

Die Zerbrechlichkeit der Hornhaut nimmt durch Reiben zu.

C1 noun /ˈsæl.mən fɪʃ / ˈroʊ.huː/

Salmon fish / Rohu

Rohu Fisch

Meaning

a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species

Example

Rohu fish is commonly prepared with spices in Bengali households.

Rohu Fisch wird in bengalischen Haushalten häufig mit Gewürzen zubereitet.

C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

federieren

Meaning

to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance

Example

Several states federated to create a stronger union.

Mehrere Staaten haben sich vereint, um eine stärkere Union zu schaffen.

C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

hyperboreisch

Meaning

Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.

Example

The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.

Die Entdecker bereiteten sich auf das hyperboreische Klima der Arktis vor.

C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

korrigierend; heilend; therapeutisch;

Meaning

intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;

Example

The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.

Die Schüler benötigen Nachhilfe, um ihre mathematischen Fähigkeiten zu verbessern.

C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

ehrenlos; niederträchtig; gemein

Meaning

dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean

Example

His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.

Seine ehrenlosen Taten verrieten das Vertrauen seiner Freunde.

C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

ein Strenger in Bezug auf Regeln

Meaning

a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior

Example

He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.

Er ist sehr streng in Bezug auf Pünktlichkeit und toleriert keine Verspätungen.

C2 verb /dɪˈspɔɪl/

despoil

plündern

Meaning

To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.

Example

The invaders despoiled the village during the war.

Die Angreifer plünderten das Dorf während des Krieges.

C1 adjective /ˌhɛtərəˈʤiːniəs/

heterogeneous

heterogen

Meaning

consisting of different kinds or diverse elements

Example

The classroom was filled with a heterogeneous group of students.

Das Klassenzimmer war mit einer heterogenen Gruppe von Studenten gefüllt.

C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

Diadem

Meaning

A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.

Example

The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.

Die Königin trug ein funkelndes Diadem bei der Krönung.

C1 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

kriegerisch oder aggressiv

Meaning

Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.

Example

His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.

Seine kriegerische Haltung führt oft zu Konflikten.

B2 noun /stæns/

stance

Haltung

Meaning

a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue

Example

The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.

Das Unternehmen hat eine starke Haltung zum Umweltschutz eingenommen.

B1 noun /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/

Popularity

Popularität

Meaning

the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people

Example

The singer's popularity has grown rapidly this year.

Die Popularität des Sängers ist in diesem Jahr schnell gewachsen.

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

U-Bahn

Meaning

an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians

Example

I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.

Ich nehme die U-Bahn zur Arbeit jeden Morgen, weil sie schneller ist als mit dem Auto zu fahren.

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.

B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

verraten

Meaning

to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets

Example

He felt betrayed by his closest friend.

Er fühlte sich von seinem engsten Freund betrogen.

C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

streitlustig

Meaning

Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.

Example

His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.

Seine streitlustige Haltung brachte ihn oft in unnötige Konflikte.

A1 noun wɜːrdz

words

Wörter

Meaning

A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others to form communication.

Example

Learning new words expands vocabulary.

Neue Wörter zu lernen erweitert den Wortschatz.

C1 noun /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

elevation

Höhe

Meaning

The act of raising something to a higher position or level.

Example

The hikers reached a high elevation after hours of climbing.

Die Wanderer erreichten nach stundenlangem Klettern eine hohe Höhe.

A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

unterstützen

Meaning

to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something

Example

The family will support their son through his studies.

Die Familie wird ihren Sohn in seinem Studium unterstützen.

C2 verb /ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt/

supplicate

beten

Meaning

To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.

Example

The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought.

Die Dorfbewohner beteten zu den Göttern um Regen während der Dürre.

C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

Mischlingshund

Meaning

A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.

Example

The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.

Der streunende Hund war ein freundlicher Mischlingshund.

B1 noun /taɪl/

tile

Fliese

Meaning

a flat piece of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls

Example

The kitchen floor is covered with ceramic tiles.

Der Küchenboden ist mit keramischen Fliesen bedeckt.

C2 noun /ˈɡræfaɪt/

graphite

Graphit

Meaning

a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant

Example

The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.

Der Künstler skizzierte das Porträt mit einem Bleistift aus Graphit.

B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

klimatische Bedingungen

Meaning

The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.

Example

Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.

Für Schneefall sind bestimmte klimatische Bedingungen erforderlich.

B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

das Apostroph

Meaning

A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.

Example

You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.

Du brauchst ein Apostroph im Wort 'children’s'.

B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

schrecklich; furchtbar; entsetzlich

Meaning

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

Example

The weather was dreadful during our vacation.

Das Wetter war schrecklich während unseres Urlaubs.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈθrɔː.lɪŋ/

enthralling

fesselnd

Meaning

Captivating and holding one's attention completely; fascinating.

Example

The movie was enthralling, keeping the audience engaged till the end.

Der Film war fesselnd, er hielt das Publikum bis zum Ende gefesselt.

C1 verb /pɑːrs/

parse

grammatisch analysieren

Meaning

to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically

Example

The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.

Die Software kann große Mengen an Textdaten effizient analysieren.

C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

blutig

Meaning

Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.

Example

The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.

Die Schlacht war einer der blutigsten Konflikte des Krieges.

C2 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

demobilisieren

Meaning

To release from military service or to disband troops.

Example

The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.

Die Regierung beschloss, die Armee nach dem Krieg zu demobilisieren.

C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

gewohnt

Meaning

accustomed or used to doing something

Example

She rose early, as she was wont to do.

Sie stand früh auf, wie sie es gewohnt war.

A2 noun, verb /bræntʃ/

branch

zweig

Meaning

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.

Example

The company opened a new branch in Dhaka.

Das Unternehmen eröffnete eine neue Filiale in Dhaka.

B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

billig/übermäßig sentimental

Meaning

tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality

Example

The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.

Der Film war lustig, aber ein bisschen zu kitschig.

A2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.zi/

Noisy

laut

Meaning

making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous

Example

The noisy construction work outside made it difficult to concentrate.

Die lauten Bauarbeiten draußen machten es schwer, sich zu konzentrieren.

C1 verb /bʌdʒ/

budge

sich leicht bewegen / seine Meinung oder Position ändern

Meaning

To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.

Example

Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.

Trotz des Drucks weigerte er sich, von seiner Entscheidung abzurücken.

C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

verpfuschen

Meaning

to carry out a task badly or carelessly

Example

He completely botched the repair job.

Er hat den Reparaturjob komplett verbockt.

C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

Vorzeichen

Meaning

A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.

Example

The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.

Der plötzliche Rückgang der Aktienkurse wurde als Vorzeichen für wirtschaftliche Probleme angesehen.

C1 noun /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɑːnt/

confidante

Vertraute Freundin

Meaning

A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.

Example

The queen’s maid became her most trusted confidante.

Die Magd der Königin wurde ihre vertrauenswürdigste Vertraute.

B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

Garnele

Meaning

a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger

Example

The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.

Der Koch bereitete ein köstliches Garnelen-Curry mit Kokosmilch zu.

B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

detektiv

Meaning

a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes

Example

The detective solved the mystery in just two days.

Der Detektiv löste das Geheimnis in nur zwei Tagen.

B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

Krise

Meaning

A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.

Example

The financial crisis affected global markets.

Die Finanzkrise hat die globalen Märkte beeinflusst.

C1 verb /dɪˈpliːt/

deplete

erschöpfen

Meaning

to reduce the quantity or supply of something

Example

The long war has depleted the country's resources.

Der lange Krieg hat die Ressourcen des Landes erschöpft.

C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

verhindern

Meaning

To officially prevent someone from doing something.

Example

He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating.

Er wurde aufgrund von Schummeln vom Wettbewerb ausgeschlossen.