Vocabulary Cards
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B2 verb
ally
verbünden
Meaning
To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.
Example
The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.
C2 noun
almanac
almanach
Meaning
An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.
Example
He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.
C1 adjective
Almighty
allmächtig
Meaning
having unlimited power; omnipotent
Example
The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.
C2 noun
Almirah
schrank
Meaning
a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items
Example
I keep all my clothes in the wooden almirah.
B2 noun
Almond
Mandel
Meaning
edible seed of the almond tree
Example
Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.
A2 adverb
almost
fast
Meaning
very nearly, but not exactly or completely
Example
He almost missed the train.
C2 noun
alms
Almosen
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
B2 noun
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera
Meaning
a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers
Example
The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.
C1 adverb
aloft
hoch
Meaning
Up in or into the air; overhead.
Example
The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.
A1 adjective, adverb
alone
allein
Meaning
having no one else present; on one's own
Example
She prefers to live alone in her apartment.
A1 preposition, adverb
along
entlang
Meaning
moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or surface)
Example
We walked along the river.
B2 adverb
Alongside
neben; entlang;
Meaning
beside; next to; together with
Example
She walked alongside her friend through the park.
C1 adjective
aloof
abweisend
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
B1 adverb
Aloud
laut
Meaning
in a voice that can be heard; not silently
Example
Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.
A2 noun
alphabet
Alphabet
Meaning
a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language
Example
Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.
B1 adjective
alphabetical
alphabetisch
Meaning
Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.
Example
The names were listed in alphabetical order.
B2 adverb
alphabetically
alphabetisch
Meaning
in the order of the letters of the alphabet
Example
The names are listed alphabetically in the register.
A1 adverb
Already
schon; bereits; zuvor
Meaning
before now; by this time; previously
Example
I have already finished my homework for today.
A2 adjective, adverb, interjection
alright
in Ordnung
Meaning
satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment
Example
Everything is going to be alright.
A1 adverb
also
auch
Meaning
in addition; too
Example
She sings beautifully and also plays the guitar.
B2 noun
Altar
Altar
Meaning
a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity
Example
The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.
B2 verb
alter
ändern
Meaning
to change or modify something slightly but significantly
Example
She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.
B2 noun
alteration
Änderung
Meaning
a change or modification made to something
Example
The tailor made an alteration to the suit.
C2 verb
altercate
streiten
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.