Vocabulary Cards
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A2 noun
Gardener
Gärtner
Meaning
a person who tends and cultivates a garden
Example
The gardener planted beautiful flowers in the backyard.
C2 noun
Gardenia
Gardenie
Meaning
a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals
Example
The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent.
C2 adjective
gargantuan
gigantisch
Meaning
Extremely large; enormous.
Example
They served a gargantuan meal at the feast.
C2 noun
gargoyle
Steinskulptur (in grotesker Form)
Meaning
A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.
Example
The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner.
C2 adjective
garish
übermäßig hell und auffällig
Meaning
Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.
Example
The room was decorated with garish neon lights.
C1 noun
Garland
Kranz; Blumenkranz;
Meaning
a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration
Example
The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.
B1 noun
Garlic
Knoblauch
Meaning
a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine
Example
The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.
B2 noun
garment
Kleidungsstück
Meaning
An item of clothing.
Example
She bought a new garment for the party.
C1 verb
garner
sammeln
Meaning
To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.
Example
The politician garnered support from young voters.
C1 verb
garnish
garnierten
Meaning
To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.
Example
She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves.
C1 noun
garrison
garnison
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
C2 noun, verb
garrote
Erwürgen
Meaning
A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.
Example
The assassin attempted to garrote his target in the alley.
C2 noun
garrulity
übermäßiges Geplauder
Meaning
Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.
Example
His garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting.
C2 adjective
Garrulous
geschwätzig; redselig; plappernd
Meaning
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty and rambling in speech
Example
The garrulous old man at the coffee shop would talk for hours about his travels.
A2 noun
gas
Gas
Meaning
A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and can expand freely.
Example
The balloon was filled with gas.
C2 noun
gasconade
Großtuerei, Prahlerei
Meaning
Extravagant boasting or bragging.
Example
His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers.
C1 adjective
gaseous
gasförmig
Meaning
Relating to or having the form of gas.
Example
Carbon dioxide is a gaseous substance.
C1 noun/verb
gash
tiefe Schnittwunde
Meaning
A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.
Example
He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.
C2 noun
gasification
Gasifizierung
Meaning
The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.
Example
Gasification is widely used to produce fuel gas from coal.
B1 noun
gasoline
Benzin
Meaning
a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles
Example
The price of gasoline has increased significantly this month.
C1 adjective
gastric
gastrisch / Magenprobleme
Meaning
Relating to the stomach.
Example
She was prescribed medicine for her gastric problems.
C2 noun
gastritis
Gastritis
Meaning
Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with gastritis after his endoscopy.
C1 adjective
gastrointestinal
gastrointestinal
Meaning
Relating to the stomach and intestines.
Example
Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues.
C1 noun
gastronomy
gastronomie
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.