Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
topsoil
Oberboden
Meaning
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
Example
Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.
C1 adjective
topsy-turvy
chaotisch
Meaning
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
Example
The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state.
B1 noun
Torch
Taschenlampe / Fackel
Meaning
a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light
Example
Use the torch to find your way in the dark.
B2 noun
Torment
Qual; Leid
Meaning
severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish
Example
The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.
B2 noun
tornado
tornado
Meaning
a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive
Example
The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.
C1 noun/verb
torpedo
Torpedo
Meaning
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
Example
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
C2 adjective
torpid
träge
Meaning
Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.
Example
After the long hike, he felt torpid and unmotivated.
C2 noun
torpor
Torheit
Meaning
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
Example
The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers.
C1 noun
torque
Drehmoment
Meaning
A twisting force that causes rotation.
Example
The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.
C1 noun
Torrent
starker Strom; Stromschnelle
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
C1 adjective
Torrential
torrential; starker Regen
Meaning
falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall
Example
The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.
C1 adjective
torrid
sehr heiß und trocken; voller starker Emotionen oder Leidenschaft
Meaning
Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.
Example
The desert heat was torrid during the day.
B2 noun
torso
Oberkörper
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
B1 noun
tortilla
Tortilla
Meaning
A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.
Example
She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla.
C2 adjective
tortious
rechtswidriges Verhalten
Meaning
Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.
Example
The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.
B1 noun
tortoise
Schildkröte
Meaning
A slow-moving land reptile with a hard shell.
Example
The tortoise slowly crossed the garden.
C1 adjective
tortuous
krumm, verworren
Meaning
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
Example
The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.
B2 noun
torture
Folter
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
C1 adjective
torturous
quälend
Meaning
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
Example
The journey through the desert was long and torturous.
B1 verb
toss
leicht werfen
Meaning
To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.
Example
He tossed the keys onto the table.
A2 adjective, noun, verb
total
gesamt
Meaning
the whole amount; complete
Example
The total cost was too high.
A2 adverb
Totally
vollständig
Meaning
completely; entirely; absolutely
Example
I totally agree with your opinion.
C1 noun
totem
heiliges Symbol
Meaning
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
Example
The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.
C1 verb
totter
torkeln
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.