Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
kabadi
Schrotthaendler
Meaning
a person who collects and sells scrap or recyclable materials, especially in South Asia
Example
The kabadi came every week to collect old newspapers and bottles.
C2 noun
Kadamba
Kadamba-Baum
Meaning
A tropical tree with round, fragrant orange flowers, sacred in Hindu culture and associated with Lord Krishna
Example
The kadamba tree is mentioned frequently in ancient Indian poetry.
C1 noun
kaleidoscope
Kaleidoskop
Meaning
A toy or instrument with mirrors and colored pieces that create changing patterns when rotated; also used metaphorically for a constantly changing sequence of patterns or elements.
Example
The city lights turned into a kaleidoscope of colors as the festival began.
A2 noun
Kangaroo
Känguru
Meaning
a large marsupial from Australia that moves by hopping on its strong hind legs
Example
The kangaroo jumped high with its joey in its pouch.
C1 noun
karat
Karat
Meaning
A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
Example
The ring was made of 18-karat gold.
C2 noun
Karonda
Karonda
Meaning
a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles
Example
Karonda is often used to make pickles and preserves.
C2 noun
Kedgeree
Kedgeree
Meaning
a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India
Example
The breakfast menu featured traditional kedgeree with smoked haddock and eggs.
B1 adjective
Keen
scharf; intensiv; eifrig
Meaning
sharp; acute; intense; eager
Example
She has a keen interest in science.
A1 noun
Keep
Unterhalt; der stärkste Teil einer Burg
Meaning
food and other things necessary for living; the strongest part of a castle
Example
He worked hard to earn his keep and support his family.
B2 noun
Keeper
Wächter; Pfleger;
Meaning
a person whose job it is to guard or take care of something or someone; a goalkeeper
Example
The zoo keeper fed the animals every morning at eight o'clock.
C1 noun
keepsake
Andenken
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She gave me a small locket as a keepsake of our friendship.
C2 noun
ken
Wissen
Meaning
one's range of knowledge or understanding
Example
Quantum physics is beyond my ken.
C1 noun
Kennel
Hundehaus; Einrichtung für die Zucht oder Unterbringung von Hunden
Meaning
a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs
Example
The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard.
C2 noun
kerchief
Tuch
Meaning
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
Example
She wore a red kerchief on her head.
C1 noun
kernel
der Kern von etwas; der essbare Teil eines Nuss oder Samens
Meaning
the central, most important part of something; the edible part of a nut or seed
Example
The kernel of the argument was about fairness.
B2 noun
Kerosene
Kerosin
Meaning
a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems
Example
The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.
A2 noun
Ketch-up
Tomatensauce
Meaning
a thick sauce made chiefly from tomatoes, vinegar, and spices
Example
She squeezed some ketchup on her french fries before eating them.
C2 noun
ketogenesis
Prozess der Ketonproduktion
Meaning
The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.
Example
Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.
A2 noun
Kettle
Wasserkocher
Meaning
a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle
Example
The electric kettle whistled when the water reached boiling point.
A1 noun
Key
Schlüssel
Meaning
a small piece of shaped metal used to operate a lock; something that provides a means of access
Example
She lost her house key and couldn't get inside until the locksmith arrived.
A2 noun
keyboard
Tastatur
Meaning
a set of keys used to operate a computer, typewriter, or similar device for inputting text and commands
Example
She typed the report quickly on her keyboard.
C1 noun
keystone species
Schlüsselart
Meaning
A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.
Example
Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations.
B1 noun
Kick
Tritt; Schlag mit dem Fuß
Meaning
a blow or forceful thrust with the foot; a sudden strong feeling of excitement
Example
The soccer player scored a goal with a powerful kick from outside the penalty area.
A2 verb
kid
spaß machen
Meaning
to joke or tease; to speak in a playful manner
Example
I'm just kidding with you.