Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
domination
Herrschaft
Meaning
the exercise of control or influence over someone or something
Example
The empire sought domination over its neighbors.
C2 verb
domineer
beherrschen
Meaning
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
Example
He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.
B2 verb, noun
don
anziehen / Anführer
Meaning
to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person
Example
She donned her coat before leaving.
B1 verb
donate
spenden
Meaning
to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute
Example
She donates blood every three months.
B1 noun
Donation
Spende; Beitrag
Meaning
something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving
Example
The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.
C2 noun
donator
Spender
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.
Example
The donator wished to remain anonymous after contributing a large sum.
C2 noun
donee
Begünstigter
Meaning
A person who receives a gift or donation.
Example
The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.
A2 noun
Donkey
Esel
Meaning
a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call
Example
The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.
B2 noun
donor
Spender
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.
Example
The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.
C1 verb
doodle
kritzeln
Meaning
To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.
Example
She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.
B2 noun
doom
Unheil
Meaning
A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.
Example
The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.
C1 noun
Doomsday
der Jüngste Tag; der Tag des Weltuntergangs
Meaning
the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction
Example
The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually.
A1 noun
Door
Tür
Meaning
a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room
Example
Please close the door when you leave the room.
B2 noun
Door-mat
Türmatte
Meaning
a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet
Example
Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.
C1 noun
doorkeeper
Pförtner
Meaning
A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.
Example
The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall.
B2 noun
doorway
Türrahmen
Meaning
the space where a door opens into a room or building
Example
She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.
C1 adjective
Dormant
inaktiv; schlafend; vorübergehend suspendiert; momentan nicht aktiv
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
C2 noun
dormer
Dachfenster
Meaning
A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
Example
The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden.
C2 adjective
dorsal
dorsal
Meaning
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
Example
Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.
B2 noun
dose
dosis
Meaning
a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time
Example
The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.
C1 noun
dossier
Aktenordner
Meaning
A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
Example
The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.
B1 noun
dot
Punkt
Meaning
a small round mark or spot
Example
She drew a red dot on the paper.
C2 noun
dotage
Alter
Meaning
The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.
Example
He spent his dotage reminiscing about his youth.
C1 verb
dote
verwöhnen
Meaning
to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something
Example
She tends to dote on her grandchildren.