Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
Hum
brummen
Meaning
a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound
Example
The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.
A2 adjective
human
menschlich
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.
Example
Human values shape social systems.
B1 noun
human rights
Menschenrechte
Meaning
A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.
Example
Human rights protect individual freedoms.
C1 adjective
humane
menschlich
Meaning
Showing compassion or benevolence.
Example
The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals.
B2 noun, adjective
humanitarian
humanitär
Meaning
A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.
Example
The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.
C1 phrase
humanitarian catastrophe
humanitäre Katastrophe
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
B1 noun
humanity
Menschlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively
Example
Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity.
C1 verb
humanize
humanisieren
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
B2 adjective
Humble
demütig
Meaning
modest; not proud; unassuming;
Example
Despite his success, he remained humble and kind.
C2 noun
humbug
Humbug, Unfug
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
C2 adjective
humdrum
langweilig
Meaning
Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.
Example
She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.
B2 adjective
Humid
feucht; nass
Meaning
containing moisture; damp; moist;
Example
The humid climate makes it feel hotter than it actually is.
C2 noun
humification
Humifikation
Meaning
The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.
Example
Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.
C1 verb
humiliate
demütigen
Meaning
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
Example
He was humiliated by his public failure.
C1 noun
humility
Demut
Meaning
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Example
She accepted the award with grace and humility.
C2 noun
hummock
Hügel
Meaning
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
Example
The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.
B1 noun
humor
Humor
Meaning
The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
Example
His sense of humor always lightens the mood.
B2 adjective
Humorous
lustig; amüsant; zum Lachen bringend;
Meaning
funny; amusing; causing laughter;
Example
His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.
C2 noun
humus
Humus
Meaning
The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
Example
The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.
A1 noun, numeral
hundred
hundert
Meaning
the number 100
Example
There are a hundred students in the hall.
B1 noun
hunger
Hunger
Meaning
the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food
Example
The child cried out of hunger.
C1 adverb
Hungrily
hungrig; gierig; eifrig
Meaning
in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly
Example
The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.
A1 adjective
Hungry
hungrig
Meaning
feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving
Example
I am very hungry after working all day.
A2 verb
hunt
jagen
Meaning
to chase and kill wild animals; to search for something
Example
The tigers hunt their prey at night.