Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
belated
verspätet
Meaning
coming or happening later than expected or usual
Example
She sent me a belated birthday card.
C2 verb
belay
ein Seil sichern
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
C1 verb; noun
belch
rülpsen
Meaning
to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully
Example
After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.
C2 noun
Bele
Bele-Fisch
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance
Example
The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh.
C2 verb
beleaguer
belagern, belästigen
Meaning
to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces
Example
The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.
C2 noun
belfry
Glockenturm
Meaning
A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.
Example
The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.
C2 verb
belie
widerlegen
Meaning
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
Example
His calm face belied his inner anxiety.
B1 noun
Belief
Glaube; Vertrauen
Meaning
confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith
Example
His belief in justice never wavered.
B2 adjective
believable
glaubwürdig
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
A1 verb
believe
glauben
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
B2 noun
believer
Gläubiger
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
C1 verb
belittle
herabsetzen
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
A2 noun
Bell
glocke
Meaning
a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck
Example
The church bell rang at noon.
C2 noun
Bell apple
glockenapfel
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense
Example
The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.
C2 noun
belle
schöne Frau
Meaning
A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.
Example
She was the belle of the ball that evening.
C2 adjective
bellicose
streitlustig
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
C1 adjective
belligerent
kriegerisch oder aggressiv
Meaning
Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.
Example
His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.
C2 noun
bellwether
Trendsetter
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
B2 noun
Belly
Bauch
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
A2 verb
belong
gehören
Meaning
to be in the right place or to be a member of a group
Example
She felt she truly belonged to the team.
B2 adjective
beloved
geliebt
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
A2 preposition
below
unter
Meaning
At a lower level or position than something else.
Example
The basement is below the ground floor.
A2 noun
Belt
Gürtel
Meaning
a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration
Example
He tightened his belt before going for a run.
C1 verb
bemoan
beklagen
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.