Vocabulary Cards
827 cards available.
C2 noun
bete noire
etwas, das man besonders hasst
Meaning
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
Example
Grammar has always been his bete noire.
C2 noun
Betel-nut
Betelnuss
Meaning
seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant
Example
Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.
C2 verb
bethink
sich erinnern
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
C2 verb
betide
geschehen
Meaning
to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone
Example
Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.
C2 adverb
betimes
früh
Meaning
early; in good time
Example
She rose betimes to finish her work.
C2 verb
betoken
andeuten
Meaning
to be a sign or indication of something
Example
Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm.
B2 verb
betray
verraten
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
B2 noun
Betrayal
Verrat; Treuebruch
Meaning
the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty
Example
His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.
C1 noun
Betrayer
Verräter; betrüger
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
Example
The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.
C2 verb
betroth
verloben
Meaning
To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.
Example
He was betrothed to the princess at a young age.
C2 noun
betrothal
Verlobung
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
C2 adjective, noun
betrothed
verlobt
Meaning
Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.
Example
She introduced him as her betrothed.
A1 adjective, adverb, verb
better
besser
Meaning
of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve
Example
He felt better after taking the medicine.
A1 preposition, adverb
between
zwischen
Meaning
at, into, or across the space separating two objects or regions
Example
She sat between her two friends.
C2 noun, verb
bevel
Fase
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.
B2 noun
Beverage
getränk
Meaning
a drink, especially one other than water
Example
Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?
C2 noun
bevy
Schwarm, Gruppe
Meaning
A large group of people or things of a particular kind.
Example
A bevy of swans floated on the lake.
C2 verb
bewail
beklagen
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
B2 verb
beware
vorsichtig sein
Meaning
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
Example
Beware of the dog near the gate.
C1 verb
bewilder
verwirren
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
C2 verb
bewitch
verzaubern
Meaning
to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic
Example
The dancer's performance bewitched the audience.
C2 adjective
bewitching
verzaubernd
Meaning
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
Example
She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
A2 adverb
Beyond
jenseits; über die festgelegten Grenzen hinaus;
Meaning
further away than; exceeding; more than
Example
The mountains stretched beyond the horizon.
B2 noun
bias
Voreingenommenheit, Vorurteil
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.