Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
turncoat
Verräter
Meaning
a person who switches allegiance, often betraying a cause or group
Example
He was branded a turncoat after joining the rival political party.
A2 noun
Turning
Abzweigung; Seitenstraße
Meaning
a place where a road branches off from another; a side road
Example
Take the first turning on the left.
B2 noun
Turnip
Rübe
Meaning
a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh
Example
We grew turnips in our vegetable garden.
C1 adjective
turnkey
schlüsselfertig
Meaning
ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution
Example
The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses.
B2 noun
turnout
Teilnahme
Meaning
the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity
Example
The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.
B2 noun
turnover
Umsatz
Meaning
the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company
Example
The company reported a high turnover in its sales department.
C2 noun
turpitude
Verderbtheit
Meaning
depraved or wicked behavior or character
Example
The judge condemned the criminal’s act of moral turpitude.
B2 noun
turquoise
Türkis
Meaning
a greenish-blue color or gemstone
Example
She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.
C1 noun
turret
kleiner Turm auf einer größeren Festung oder einem Gebäude
Meaning
A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.
Example
The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.
A2 noun
turtle
Schildkröte
Meaning
A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land
Example
The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach.
C2 noun
tutelage
Betreuung
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
C2 adjective
tutelar
schützend
Meaning
Serving as a guardian or protector.
Example
The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.
C2 adjective
tutelary
schutzgöttlich
Meaning
Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.
Example
Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens.
C2 noun
tutorship
Tutorschaft
Meaning
The office or position of a tutor; guidance or instruction given by a tutor.
Example
He thrived under the tutorship of his mentor.
A1 noun
tv
fernsehen
Meaning
a device used to receive television broadcasts
Example
I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.
B2 verb
tweak
anpassen
Meaning
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
Example
We need to tweak the design slightly.
B1 noun
Tweet
zwitschern
Meaning
a short high-pitched sound made by a small bird; a post on Twitter
Example
I heard the sweet tweet of a sparrow this morning.
A1 adjective
twelve
zwölf
Meaning
the number equivalent to 12
Example
There are twelve months in a year.
B1 adjective
twentieth
zwanzigste
Meaning
coming after the nineteenth in order; being one of twenty equal parts.
Example
She was born on the twentieth of April.
A1 adjective
twenty
zwanzig
Meaning
the number equivalent to 20
Example
He is twenty years old.
A2 adverb
twice
zweimal
Meaning
two times
Example
I have seen that movie twice.
B2 noun
twig
Zweig
Meaning
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
Example
She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.
B2 noun
Twilight
dämmerung
Meaning
the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline
Example
We walked along the beach at twilight.
B1 noun
twin
Zwilling
Meaning
either of two children born at the same time to the same mother
Example
They have twin girls.