Vocabulary Cards
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A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb
after
nach
Meaning
in the time following an event or another action
Example
We went for ice cream after the movie.
B2 noun
afterlife
Jenseits
Meaning
Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.
Example
Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.
B2 noun
aftermath
Folgen
Meaning
the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one
Example
The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.
A1 noun
afternoon
Nachmittag
Meaning
The part of the day between noon and evening.
Example
We met in the afternoon for coffee.
C1 noun
afterthought
Nachgedanke
Meaning
Something added or considered later than originally planned.
Example
The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.
B1 adverb
afterward
danach
Meaning
at a later time; subsequently
Example
We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.
B1 adverb
Afterwards
danach; später; nachher
Meaning
at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned
Example
We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.
A1 adverb
Again
noch einmal
Meaning
once more; another time; in addition
Example
I need to read this book again to understand it better.
A2 preposition
against
gegen
Meaning
In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.
Example
They voted against the proposal.
C2 adjective
agape
mit offenem Mund
Meaning
With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.
Example
She stood agape at the breathtaking view.
A1 noun/verb
age
Alter
Meaning
The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.
Example
She asked his age politely.
B1 adjective
aged
alt
Meaning
having lived for a specified number of years; old
Example
The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.
B1 noun
Agency
Agentur; Büro eines Agenten
Meaning
a business or organization that provides a particular service
Example
She works for a travel agency downtown.
B1 noun
Agenda
Tagesordnung
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
B1 noun
agent
Agent
Meaning
A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.
Example
The real estate agent showed us several houses.
C2 verb
agglomerate
agglomerieren
Meaning
To collect or form into a mass or group.
Example
The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.
C2 noun
agglomeration
Ansammlung
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
C2 noun
aggradation
Prozess der Landbildung durch Sedimentablagerung
Meaning
The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.
Example
Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.
C2 verb
aggrandize
vergrößern
Meaning
To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.
Example
The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.
B2 verb
aggravate
verschlimmern
Meaning
To make a situation worse or more serious.
Example
Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.
C1 noun
aggravation
Verschlechterung, Ärger
Meaning
The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.
Example
The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.
C1 noun, verb, adjective
aggregate
Aggregat, Gesamt
Meaning
A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.
Example
The data was aggregated to provide a clearer picture of the market.
C2 verb
aggress
aggressieren
Meaning
to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior
Example
The army chose not to aggress without provocation.
B2 noun
aggression
aggression
Meaning
hostile or violent behavior towards others
Example
His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.