Vocabulary Cards
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C2 verb
affiance
verloben
Meaning
to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage
Example
They decided to affiance after years of friendship.
C1 noun
affidavit
Eidesstattliche Erklärung
Meaning
a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court
Example
The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.
C1 verb
affiliate
anschließen
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
C1 noun
affiliation
Affiliation
Meaning
The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.
Example
His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.
C1 noun
affinity
affinität
Meaning
A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
Example
She has an affinity for classical music.
C1 noun
affirmation
Bestätigung
Meaning
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.
Example
Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.
C1 adjective
affirmative
affirmativ
Meaning
expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response
Example
She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
C1 verb
affix
befestigen / anbringen
Meaning
to attach or stick something firmly to another thing
Example
Please affix the stamp to the envelope.
C2 noun
afflatus
göttliche Inspiration
Meaning
a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse
Example
The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.
C1 verb
afflict
quälen
Meaning
to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
Example
Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.
C1 noun
affliction
Leiden
Meaning
a state of pain, suffering, or distress
Example
Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.
C1 noun
affluence
Wohlstand
Meaning
The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
Example
His affluence allowed him to travel the world.
B2 adjective
affluent
wohlhabend
Meaning
having a great deal of money; wealthy
Example
She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
A2 verb
afford
sich leisten
Meaning
to have enough money to buy; to be able to spare
Example
I can't afford a new car right now.
B1 adjective
affordable
erschwinglich
Meaning
inexpensive and within one's financial means
Example
This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.
C1 noun
afforestation
Aufforstung
Meaning
The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.
Example
Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.
C2 noun
affray
öffentliche Schlägerei
Meaning
A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.
Example
The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.
C2 noun, verb
affront
Affront
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
C2 adjective, adverb
afoot
in Arbeit
Meaning
In progress; happening or being prepared.
Example
There are several new projects afoot in the company.
C2 adjective
Aforesaid
zuvor erwähnt
Meaning
mentioned before; previously stated
Example
The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.
A1 adjective
afraid
ängstlich
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen
Example
She was afraid of the dark.
C1 adverb
afresh
von vorne
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
A2 adjective
african
afrikanisch
Meaning
relating to Africa or its people
Example
She studied African culture in university.
B1 noun/adjective
african-american
afroamerikanisch
Meaning
A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.
Example
She is proud of her African-American heritage.