Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
troupe
Gruppe, Theatertruppe
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
B2 noun
Trout
Forelle
Meaning
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
Example
Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.
C1 noun
Truant
Schüler, der ohne Erlaubnis die Schule schwänzt; jemand, der seine Pflicht vermeidet
Meaning
a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty
Example
The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.
C1 noun
truce
Waffenstillstand
Meaning
An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.
Example
The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.
A2 noun
truck
Lkw
Meaning
a large motor vehicle for transporting goods
Example
The truck was loaded with boxes for the warehouse.
C2 verb
truckle
sich unterwerfen
Meaning
To submit or yield obsequiously to someone in power.
Example
He refused to truckle to the demands of the corrupt officials.
C2 noun
truculence
Aggressivität
Meaning
Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.
Example
His speech was full of truculence and threats.
C2 adjective
truculent
aggressiv
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
C1 verb
trudge
mühsam gehen
Meaning
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.
Example
They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.
A1 adjective
True
wahr; authentisch;
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine
Example
It is true that hard work leads to success.
B1 noun
true education
wahre Bildung
Meaning
Genuine learning that develops both mind and character.
Example
True education builds a noble and beautiful life.
C2 noun
truism
Binsenweisheit
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
A2 adverb
Truly
wirklich
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely
Example
She truly loves her family.
C2 noun
trumpery
wertloser Unsinn oder auffällige, aber wertlose Dinge
Meaning
worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things
Example
The speech was full of political trumpery.
B2 noun
Trumpet
trompete
Meaning
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument
Example
The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.
C2 verb
truncate
verkürzen
Meaning
to shorten something by cutting off the top or the end
Example
The article was truncated to fit the limited space.
C2 adjective
truncated
abgekürzt
Meaning
shortened by cutting off a part; cut short
Example
The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.
B1 noun
Trunk
Kofferraum
Meaning
a large box or chest, typically used for storage or travel
Example
She packed her clothes in the trunk.
C2 noun
truss
Fachwerk
Meaning
a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure
Example
The engineer designed a strong truss for the new bridge.
A2 noun
trust
Vertrauen
Meaning
Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something; confidence placed in a person by making that person the nominal owner of property.
Example
Building trust is essential for long-term relationships.
C1 noun
trustee
Treuhänder
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
B2 adjective
Trustful
vertrauensvoll; der vertrauen schenkt oder zeigt Vertrauen
Meaning
having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting
Example
She was too trustful and believed everything he said.
B2 adjective
Trustworthy
zuverlässig
Meaning
able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust
Example
He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.
A2 noun
Truth
Wahrheit; Ehrlichkeit;
Meaning
the quality or state of being true; that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality
Example
The witness promised to tell the truth during the court hearing.