Vocabulary Cards
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B1 noun
Format
Format
Meaning
the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document
Example
Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.
B2 noun
formation
Formation
Meaning
the action of forming or process of being formed
Example
The formation of the new company took several months.
C1 adjective
formative
prägend
Meaning
Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.
Example
Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.
B1 adjective
former
ehemalig
Meaning
Having been previously in a particular role or position.
Example
He is a former president of the association.
B2 adverb
Formerly
früher; ehemals
Meaning
in the past; previously; at an earlier time
Example
The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.
C1 adjective
formidable
furchterregend
Meaning
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Example
The boxer was a formidable opponent in the ring.
B2 noun
formula
Formel
Meaning
a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols
Example
The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.
B2 verb
formulate
formulieren
Meaning
To create or develop a plan or idea clearly and specifically, to construct an idea or strategy clearly.
Example
The company must formulate a strategy for expansion.
C1 verb
forsake
verlassen
Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
C2 verb
forswear
verzichten
Meaning
to renounce or reject; to give up completely
Example
He forswore his old habits and started a new life.
B2 noun
Fort
Burg
Meaning
a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live and defend
Example
The ancient fort stood on top of the hill for centuries.
C1 noun
forte
Stärke
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
B2 adverb
forth
vorwärts
Meaning
forward in place, time, or order
Example
The leader stepped forth to address the crowd.
B2 adjective
forthcoming
bevorstehend
Meaning
about to happen soon; willing to share information
Example
The company announced its forthcoming product launch.
C1 adjective
forthright
direkt
Meaning
Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.
Example
She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.
C2 noun
forthrightness
Direktheit
Meaning
The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.
Example
Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.
C2 adverb
Forthwith
sofort; ohne Verzögerung; auf der Stelle
Meaning
immediately; without delay; at once
Example
The manager ordered the employee to stop the unsafe practice forthwith.
C1 noun
fortification
Befestigung
Meaning
A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
Example
The fortifications protected the city.
C1 verb
fortify
verstärken
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
C1 noun
fortitude
Festigkeit
Meaning
Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
Example
She faced adversity with great fortitude.
C2 adjective
fortuitous
zufällig
Meaning
Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.
Example
Their meeting was purely fortuitous.
B2 adjective
fortunate
glücklich
Meaning
Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.
Example
She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.
B1 adverb
fortunately
zum Glück
Meaning
by good luck; luckily
Example
Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.
B1 noun
Fortune
Glück; Schicksal; Reichtum
Meaning
chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets
Example
He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.