& conjunction
u.
abbreviation of and

-'s /s/ /z/ /əz/ /ɪz/ particle
-s der des von
possessive marker

able /ə.bl̩/ suffix
bar
bar abel
able to be done
wert
expressing capacity or worthiness in a passive sense

aemia suffix
ämie
condition of the blood

amine suffix
amin
an amine

an suffix
isch
of or pertaining to

ane /eɪn/ suffix
an
alkanes

ation suffix
ation ierung
-ation (suffix)

caine suffix
cain
a synthetic alkaloid used as an anesthetic

centric suffix
zentrisch
having a specified number of centres

cide /-saɪd/ suffix
örder
killer of
zid ord
killing of

cracy /-kɹəsi/ suffix
kratie
rule

cratic /ˈkɹætɪk/ suffix
kratisch
suffix forming adjectives related to -cracy/-crat

cyte /-saɪt/ suffix
zyt
cell names and classifications

diene suffix
dien
diene
polymer of a diene

ectomy /-ˈɛktəmi/ suffix
ektomie [Amputation|-amputation]] [Entfernung|-entfernung]]
surgical removal of

ene suffix
en
alkene

er /ə/ /ɚ/ suffix
er
(used to form agent nouns) person or thing that does...
used to form the comparative of adjectives
used to form the comparative of adverbs

ese suffix
isch
forming adjectives and nouns describing things characteristic of a particular place

esque /-ɛsk/ suffix
esk
in the style of

ess /-ɛs/ suffix
in trix öse
female suffix

est /əst/ /ɪst/ suffix
ste ster m ...-sten
superlative of adjectives and adverbs
st
second-person singular present tense of verbs

fold suffix
fach fache
used to make adjectives
fach faltig
used to make adverbs

free suffix
frei
free from; without

gate suffix
gate
component in names of scandals

gen suffix
gen
producer of something

gon suffix
eck
plane figure

gram suffix
gramm
something written

graph suffix
graph
something related to writing etc.

graphy /-ɡɹəfi/ suffix
graphie
Suffix denoting a written or represented in the specified manner, or about a specified subject

hedron suffix
eder
solid figure

hood /hʊd/ suffix
heit keit schaft
condition or state
schaft
group

hour-old suffix
stündig
suffix used to indicate the age of something or someone, in terms of hours

ian /iːən/ suffix
isch
related to

iatry suffix
iatrie

ible suffix
bar
able to be done

ic suffix
isch
Note: these translations are a guide only. For more precise translations, see individual words ending in -ic

ics suffix
ik
fields of knowledge or practice

ide suffix
id
any of a group of related compounds
binary compound of a nonmetal
id oid
any of a group of several elements

ify /ɪfaɪ/ suffix
fizieren
to produce verbs meaning to make

-in-law adj
schwieger-
related through marriage

ing /iːn/ /ɪŋ/ /ɪŋɡ/ suffix
ung
act of doing something
u
to form gerunds
end
to form present participles

ish /ɪʃ/ suffix
lich
appended to adjectives
isch
appended to roots denoting names of nations or regions
haft
appended to words

ism /ɪzəm/ suffix
ismus
a principle, belief or movement

ist /-əst/ /-ɪst/ suffix
ist
One who follows a particular ideology, doctrine, belief system or theory

ite /-aɪt/ /-ɪt/ suffix
it
used to form names of minerals and rocks

itis /-ˈaɪtɪs/ suffix
itis
suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation

itude suffix
itüde tude
suffix

ity [ɪti] suffix
ität
Used to form nouns from adjectives.

ive /ɪv/ suffix
iv
adjectival suffix: of the nature of; tending to

ization /-ˈaɪzeɪʃən/ suffix
isierung isation
act, process, or result of doing something

ize /-aɪz/ suffix
ieren isieren
suffix used to form verbs

land /lənd/ suffix
land
territory, country or region (suffix)

less /ləs/ suffix
los
lacking

like suffix
artig ähnlich
having some of the characteristics of (used to form adjectives from nouns)

ling suffix
chen erl lein ling
Diminutive

lite /lʌɪt/ suffix
lith
forms names of rocks or minerals

logical suffix
ogisch
used to form adjectival forms of nouns

logist suffix
loge login
person who studies or is an expert in the related -logy

logy /ləd͡ʒi/ suffix
logie ik kunde ehre issenschaft
branch of learning
teiler
something said

ly /li/ /lɪ/ suffix
haft ig isch lich
forming adjectives from nouns, in the sense "similar to, like, characteristic of"
erweise lich
used to form adverbs from adjectives

mancy suffix
mantie
specified forms of divination

mania suffix
manie
indicating a compulsion or obsession

meter suffix
meter
used to form a measuring device

metry suffix
metrie
forming nouns relating to measures and measurement

ness /nəs/ /nɛs/ /nɪs/ suffix
heit keit nis
appended to adjectives to form nouns meaning "the state of being...", "the quality of being...", or "the measure of being..."

nomy suffix
nomie
system of rules, laws, or knowledge about a particular field

ol suffix
ol
-OH group

ologist suffix
ologe
alternative spelling of -logist

ology suffix
ologie
branch of learning

one suffix
on
ketone

osis suffix
ose
suffix for functional disorders

otic suffix
otisch

ous /əs/ suffix
haft ös
suffix to form adjectives

pathic /pæθɪk/ suffix
pathisch

penia suffix
penie
deficiency

philia suffix
philie
forming words denoting abnormal linking towards a given thing

phobia /ˌfəʊbi.ə/ suffix
phobie
used to form nouns meaning fear

proof suffix
fest sicher
denoting an impervious quality

s /s/ /z/ /ɨz/ suffix
en
regular plurals of nouns

scope suffix
skop
suffix to name viewing instruments

scopy /-skəpi/ suffix
skopie
observation, viewing

ship suffix
schaft
Property or state of being

teen suffix
ehn
to form numbers 13 - 19

th /-θ/ suffix
ste te
used to form the ordinal numeral

tion /-ʃən/ suffix
tion ung
producing a noun meaning the action or effect of a verb

ty suffix
ig
multiples of ten

um /əm/ suffix
um
Latinate singular grammatical number suffix

ward /wɔɹd/ /wɔːd/ /wəd/ /wɚd/ suffix
wärts
forming adverbs

wards /wɔɹdz/ /wɔːdz/ /wədz/ /wɚdz/ suffix
wärts
forming adverbs

worthy suffix
wert würdig
of sufficient worth for

y suffix
ig
having the quality of
chen erl i lein
forming diminutive nouns
heit keit nis
forming abstract nouns

yne suffix
in
hydrocarbon with triple bonds

zygous suffix
zygot
having a specified zygotic constitution

0th adj
0.
abbreviation of zeroth

1 Chronicles pn
1 Chronik
book of the Bible

1 Samuel pn
1 Samuel
book of the Bible

1-up n
1-Up
An item that grants the player an extra life in the game, staving off game over by one more try.

1000th adj
1000.
abbreviation of thousandth

101 /ˈwʌnˌoʊ̯ˈwʌn/ adj
Anfänger Einführung Einmaleins
basic, beginner-

10th adj
10.
abbreviation of tenth

12th adj
12.
abbreviation of twelfth

13th adj
13.
abbreviation of thirteenth

14th adj
14.
abbreviation of fourteenth

15 minutes of fame n
fünfzehn Minuten Ruhm
fifteen minutes of fame

15th adj
15.
abbreviation of fifteenth

1992 pn
neunzehnhundertzweiundneunzig
nineteen ninety-two (in words)

1st /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ adj
1. 1ster 1ter
abbreviation of first

2 Chronicles pn
2 Chronik
book of the Bible

2 Kings pn
2 Könige
book of the Bible

2 Samuel pn
2 Samuel
book of the Bible

24/7 adv
immerzu rund um die Uhr
abbreviation of twenty-four seven

2CV n
Ente
deux chevaux

2nd adj
2.
abbreviation of second

30th adj
30.
abbreviation of thirtieth

3D printer /ˈθɹi ˈdi ˈpɹɪntɚ/ /ˈθɹiː ˈdiː ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ n
3D-Drucker 3-D-Drucker
device for making three-dimensional solid objects

3rd adj
3. 3te
abbreviation of third

4/4 n
Viervierteltakt
musical meter

40th adj
40.
abbreviation of fortieth

4th adj
4. 4te
abbreviation of fourth

5-hydroxytryptamine n
5-Hydroxytryptamin
serotonin

5th adj
5. 5te
abbreviation of fifth

6th adj
6.
abbreviation of sixth

7th adj
7.
abbreviation of seventh

8th adj
8.
abbreviation of eighth

9 to 5 n
von neun bis fünf
day job

9/11 /naɪn.əˈlɛvən/ pn
11. September
attack

9th adj
9.
abbreviation of ninth

A /eɪ̯/ /æɪ/ symbol
A
playing card

A Coruña /ˌɑ kəˈɹunjə/ pn
La Coruña
city in Galicia

A battery n
Anodenbatterie
battery to heat the filament of electron tube

A major n
A-dur A-Dur
major key

A minor n
a-Moll
minor chord
minor key

A-Pucikwar pn
A Pucikwar A-Pucikwar
language
people

A-bomb n
A-Bombe Atombombe
atomic bomb

A-flat n
As
tone four fifths below C

A-flat major n
As-dur
A-flat major

A-flat minor n
as-Moll
minor key

A-minor n
a-Moll
minor key with A as its tonic

A-sharp n
Ais
tone

A-sharp major n
Ais-dur

A-sharp minor n
ais-Moll
minor key

AA pn
AA
Alcoholics Anonymous

ABC n
ABC-Buch ABC-Fibel Abc-Buch Abcdarium Abecebuch Abecedarium
primer for learning the alphabet

AC n
Wechselstrom
alternating current
Wechselspannung
alternating potential

AD adv
n. Chr. n. Chr. G. n. Chr. Geb.
anno Domini

AI pn
KI
artificial intelligence

AIDS /eɪdz/ n
AIDS Aids
acquired immune deficiency syndrome

AKA adv
alias
also known as

ALM n
AM
application lifecycle management (initialism)

AND gate n
UND-Gatter
a physical Boolean device

AP n
AP
adjective phrase, adverb phrase

APEC pn
APEC Asiatisch-pazifische wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit
trade agreement

API n
API
application programming interface

ASAP /ˌeɪ.ɛs.eɪˈpi/ adv
schnellstmöglich so bald wie möglich so schnell wie möglich
as soon as possible

ASEAN /ˈæ.zi.ɑn/ pn
ASEAN Verband Südostasiatischer Nationen
Association of Southeast Asian Nations

ATM n
Bankomat Geldautomat
(banking) Automated Teller Machine
ATM
(telecommunication, electronics) Asynchronous Transfer Mode

ATV n
ATV
Automated Transfer Vehicle
Quad ATV
all-terrain vehicle

AWOL adj
eigenmächtig abwesend unerlaubt abwesend
absent without permission

AWOL n
unerlaubt Abwesender
generic: one who is absent without permission
unerlaubte Abwesenheit unerlaubte Abwesenheit von der Truppe unerlaubte Entfernung unerlaubte Entfernung von der Truppe
military: absence without proper authority

Aachen /ˈɑkən/ /ˈɑːkən/ pn
Aachen
city in North Rhine-Westphalia

Aalborg /ˈɔlbɔɹ/ /ˈɔːlbɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Aalborg Aalburg Ålborg
city in northern Denmark

Aar /ɑɹ/ /ɑːɹ/ pn
Aare
A river in Switzerland

Aarau /ˈaːɹau/ pn
Aarau
Swiss town

Aargau pn
Aargau
canton

Aarhus /ˈɔɹˌhus/ /ˈɔːˌhuːs/ pn
Aarhus
Danish city

Aaron /ˈæɹ.ən/ /ˈɛɹ.ən/ pn
Aaron
biblical brother of Moses
male given name

Aaron's rod /ˈæɹ.ənz ɹɑd/ /ˈɜːɹ.ənz ɹɒd/ n
Goldrute Königskerze

Aaronic /æɹˈɑn.ɪk/ /æɹˈɒn.ɪk/ adj
aaronitisch
pertaining to Aaron

Abaddon /əˈbæ.dn̩/ pn
Abaddon
Hell
the destroyer

Abbas pn
Abbas
A male given name

Abbasid /əˈbæs.əd/ n
Abbaside
member of the dynasty that ruled from Baghdad from about to 750 to 1250

Abderite /ˈæb.dəˌɹaɪt/ n
Abderit
native of Abdera, Thrace

Abdul /ɑbˈdʊl/ pn
Abdul
male given name

Abdullah /æbˈdʌlə/ pn
Abdulla
Muslim given name

Abegg's rule /ˈɑ.bɛɡz/ pn
Abegg’sche Regel
rule in chemistry

Abel /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ pn
Abel
biblical character
male given name

Abelian n
Abelianer Abelianerin Abelit Abelitin
member of a sect living like Abel

Abenaki /ˌæbəˈnæ.ki/ adj
abenakisch
related to the Abenaki people or language

Abenaki /ˌæbəˈnæ.ki/ n
Abenaki
member of the Algonquian people

Abha pn
Abha
city in Saudi Arabia

Abidjan /ˌæb.ɪˈdʒɑn/ pn
Abidjan
the largest city of Côte d'Ivoire

Abigail /ˈæb.ə.ɡeɪl/ pn
Abigail Abigajil
biblical wife of David
Abigail
female given name

Abkhaz /ɑbˈkɑz/ adj
abchasisch
of or pertaining to Abkhazia

Abkhaz /ɑbˈkɑz/ n
Abchase Abchasin
person from Abkhazia

Abkhaz /ɑbˈkɑz/ pn
Abchasisch
a Northwest Caucasian language spoken in Abkhazia

Abkhazia /æbˈkeɪ.ʒi.ə/ pn
Abchasien
territory in the Caucasus

Aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ adj
einheimische indigene
of or pertaining to aborigines

Aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ n
Eingeborener Eingeborene Einheimische Einheimischer Ureinwohner Ureinwohnerin
original inhabitant of any land

Aborigine /ˌæb.əˈɹɪdʒ.ə.ni/ n
Aborigine
Aboriginal person from Australia, Aboriginal Australian

Abraham /ˈeɪ.bɹə.hæm/ /ˈeɪ.bɹəˌhæm/ pn
Abraham
prophet in the Old Testament
male given name
surname

Abrahamic /eɪ.bɹəˈhæm.ɪk/ adj
abrahamitisch
pertaining to Abrahamic religions

Abraum salts n
Abraumsalz
mixture

Absalom /ˈæb.sə.ləm/ pn
Abschalom
Biblical character
Absalom
male given name

Abstract Expressionism /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɪkˈspɹɜʃ.n̩ˌɪz.m̩/ n
abstrakter Expressionismus
genre of modern art

Absurdistan pn
Absurdistan
country where absurdity is the norm

Abu Dhabi /ˈɑ.bu ˈdɑ.bi/ pn
Abu Dhabi
capital of UAE

Abu Simbel /ˈɑ.bu ˈsɪm.bl̩/ pn
Abu Simbel
Egyptian village

Abun n
Abun Abuna Abune
father (title)

Abyssinia /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ə/ pn
Abessinien
historical name of Ethiopia

Abyssinian /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ən/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.ɪ.ən/ adj
abessinisch
of or pertaining to Abyssinia

Accra /ə.ˈkɹɑ/ pn
Accra
capital of Ghana

Achaea pn
Achaia Achäa
a region in the northern head of the Peloponnese

Achaean /əˈkiːən/ n
Achäer
an inhabitant of Achaea

Achaemenid Empire pn
Achämenidenreich
empire ruled by the Achaemenid dynasty

Acherontic adj
acherontisch
pertaining to or resembling Acheron

Achilles /əˈkɪliːz/ pn
Achilleus
Greek mythical hero

Achilles heel /əˌkɪl.iːz ˈhiːl/ n
Achillesferse
vulnerability in an otherwise strong situation

Achilles tendon n
Achillessehne
strong tendon in the calf of the leg

Acre /ˈeɪ.kə/ /ˈɑː.kɹə/ pn
Akkon
city

Acropolis /əˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ pn
Akropolis
Athenian Acropolis

Acts of the Apostles pn
Apostelgeschichte
fifth book of the New Testament

Adam /ˈæ.dəm/ [ˈæɾm̩] pn
Adam
first man in Abrahamic religions
male given name

Adam and Eve pn
Adam und Eva
the first man and woman (according to Genesis)

Adam's apple n
Adamsapfel
lump in the throat

Adangme pn
Dangme
a Niger-Congo language spoken in southeastern Ghana

Addis Ababa /ˌædɪs ˈæbəbə/ pn
Addis Abeba
capital of Ethiopia

Addison's disease n
Addison-Krankheit
Addison's disease

Adela /ˈæ.də.lə/ pn
Adele
female given name

Adelaide /ˈæ.də.leɪd/ [ˈæ.dɜ.læɪ̯d] pn
Adelheid
female given name
Adelaide Adelheid
state capital of South Australia

Adelie penguin n
Adeliepinguin
Pygoscelis adeliae

Aden pn
Aden
seaport of Yemen

Adige /ˈadɪdʒeɪ/ pn
Etsch Adige
river in South Tyrol

Adjara /əˈdʒɑːɹə/ pn
Adscharien
autonomous republic of Georgia

Admiralty Islands pn
Admiralitätsinseln
group of islands

Adolph /ˈeɪ.dɔlf/ /ˈæ.dɒlf/ pn
Adolf
male given name

Adonai /əˈdəʊ.nʌɪ/ /ˌæ.dəˈnaɪ/ pn
Adonai
one of the names of God in Judaism

Adrian /ˈeɪ.dɹiː.ən/ pn
Adrian
male given name

Adriatic Sea /eɪ.dɹiˈæt.ɪk/ pn
Adriatisches Meer Adria
sea that stretches from the Ionian Sea to the Gulf of Venice

Advent pn
Advent
season before Christmas

Advent Sunday pn
Adventssonntag
fourth Sunday before Christmas Day, the start of Advent

Advent calendar n
Adventskalender Adventkalender Weihnachtskalender
calendar used to count down the days of Advent

Adventist adj
adventistisch
relating to Seventh-day Adventism / the Seventh-day Adventist Church
relating to believers in the Second Advent of Jesus; relating to Adventism

Adventist n
Adventist Adventistin
believer in the Second Advent of Jesus; an advocate of Adventism

Adygea /ɑːdɪˈɡeɪ.ə/ pn
Adygeja
Adygea, Russia

Adygeic adj
adygeisch

Aegadian Islands /ɪˈɡeɪdiən ˈaɪləndz/ pn
die Ägadischen Inseln
islands off the coast of Sicily

Aegean /iˈdʒi.ən/ adj
ägäisch
of or relating to the Aegean Sea

Aegean Sea /əˈdʒi.ən ˈsi/ pn
Ägäisches Meer Ägäis
sea of the northeastern part of the Mediterranean Sea

Aegidius pn
Ägid Ägidius
male given name

Aeneas /ɪˈniː.əs/ pn
Äneas
Trojan hero

Aeneid /ˈiː.ni.ɪd/ pn
Aeneis
Classic epic poem that tells the story of Aeneas fleeing Troy and settling in Italy.

Aeolus /iˈoʊləs/ pn
Äolus
character in Greek mythology

Aeronian pn
Aeronium

Aeschylus /ˈɛs.kə.ləs/ pn
Aischylos Äschylus
Greek tragedian

Aesop /ˈiːsɒp/ pn
Äsop
ancient Greek author

Afade pn
Afade
the language

Afar pn
Afar Danakil
language

Affenpinscher n
Affenpinscher
Affenpinscher

Afghan /ˈæfˌɡæn/ adj
afghanisch
pertaining to Afghanistan

Afghan /ˈæfˌɡæn/ n
Afghane
Afghan hound
Afghane Afghanin
person from Afghanistan

Afghan /ˈæfˌɡæn/ pn
Afghanisch
Pashto language

Afghan Hound /ˌæfɡæn ˈhau̯nd/ n
Afghanischer Windhund
Afghan Hound

Afghanistan /æfˈɡæn.ɪˌstæn/ pn
Afghanistan
country

Africa /ˈæ.fɹɪ.kə/ pn
Afrika
continent south of Europe

African /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kən/ adj
afrikanisch
Of or pertaining to Africa

African /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kən/ n
Afrikaner Afrikanerin
a native of Africa

African Union pn
Afrikanische Union
multinational organisation

African blue tit n
Kanarenmeise
Cyanistes teneriffae

African crake n
Steppenralle
bird from the family Rallidae

African hunting dog n
Afrikanischer Wildhund
Lycaon pictus

African penguin n
Brillenpinguin
Spheniscus demersus

African wildcat n
Afrikanische Wildkatze Falbkatze
Felis silvestris lybica

African-American adj
afroamerikanisch
American and black

African-American n
Afroamerikaner Afroamerikanerin Afro-Amerikaner Afro-Amerikanerin
A black American

Africanist n
Afrikanist Afrikanistin
a specialist in African studies

Afrikaans /ˌɑːfɹɪˈkɑːnz/ pn
Afrikaans
language

Afrikaner n
Afrikaander Afrikander Afrikaaner Afrikaanderin Afrikaanerin Afrikanderin
member of ethnic group

Afro-Asiatic adj
afroasiatisch hamito-semitisch
of or pertaining to a language family

Afro-Eurasia /ˈæf.ɹoʊ.jʊɹˈeɪ.ʒə/ pn
Afrika-Eurasien
supercontinent

Afrophobia n
Afrophobie
the fear, hate or dislike of Africans

Agatha /ˈæɡəθə/ pn
Agathe
female given name

Age of Enlightenment pn
Zeitalter der Aufklärung
period of history

Aghori pn
Aghori
an order of Hindu ascetics

Aglaia pn
Aglaia Aglaja
female given name

Agnes /ˈæɡ.nɪs/ pn
Agnes
female given name

Agra pn
Agra
city in India

Agrigento /ˌæɡɹɪˈd͡ʒɛntəʊ/ pn
Agrigent
province and city in Sicily

Aguascalientes pn
Aguascalientes
state of Mexico

Ahab /ˈeɪˌhæb/ pn
Ahab
biblical king of Israel

Ahasuerus /əˈhæ.zə.ɹəs/ pn
Ahasveros Ahasverus
biblical king of Persia
Ahasver Ahasverus
the Wandering Jew

Ahaz pn
Ahas
biblical king of Judah

Ahmadinejad /ˌɑːməˈdiːnəʒæd/ pn
Ahmadinedschad Ahmadineschad
Persian surname

Ahmed /ˈɑː.mɛd/ pn
Ahmad Ahmed Ahmet
male given name

Ahnenerbe pn
Ahnenerbe

Aidi n
Atlas-Berghund
dog breed

Ainu pn
Ainu
language

Aisha /aɪˈiːʃə/ pn
Aischa
female given name

Ajax /ˈeɪ.dʒæks/ pn
Ajax Aias
either of two heroes of the Trojan War
Ajax Ajax Amsterdam
Amsterdam football club

Akan pn
Akan
Niger-Congo language
language group spoken in Ghana

Akhalkalaki pn
Achalkalaki
an Armenian-populated town

Akhenaten /ˌækəˈnɑːtən/ pn
Echnaton
Pharaoh in 14th century BCE, founder of Atenism

Akkadian /əˈkeɪ.di.ən/ adj
akkadisch Akkadisch
pertaining to the language

Akkadian /əˈkeɪ.di.ən/ n
Akkadier Akkadierin
inhabitant of the Akkad region

Akkadian /əˈkeɪ.di.ən/ pn
Akkadisch
Semitic language

Akureyri pn
Akureyri
city on the north coast of Iceland

Al Jazeera /æl dʒəˈziːɹə/ pn
Al-Dschasira
Arabic satellite TV news channel

Al-Andalus pn
Al-Andalus
Islamic Spain

Alabama /ˌæ.lə.ˈbæ.mə/ pn
Alabama
U.S. State
river

Alan /ˈæ.lən/ n
Alanen
member of a Sarmatian tribe

Aland pn
Åland
archipelago

Alaric pn
Alarich
king of Visigoths
male given name

Alaska /əˈlæs.kə/ pn
Alaska
US state

Alawite n
Alawit Alawitin

Alazani pn
Alasani
river in the Caucasus and main tributary of the Kura

Alban pn
Alban
male given name

Albania /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Albanien
country in south-eastern Europe

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ adj
albanisch Albanisch
of or pertaining to Albania

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ n
Albanier Albanierin Albanisch
person from Albania

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ pn
Albanisch albanisch
language

Albanology pn
Albanologie
study of Albanian language, culture and history

Albany pn
Albany
capital of New York

Albert /ˈæl.bɚt/ pn
Albert Edlerbrecht
male given name

Alberta /ˌælˈbɜː(ɹ).tə/ pn
Alberta
province

Albin pn
Albin
male given name

Albion /ˈælbi.ən/ /ˈælbɪən/ pn
Albion
England

Albireo pn
Albireo
Beta (β) Cygni.

Alcibiades /ˌælsəˈbaɪədiz/ pn
Alkibiades
Greek name

Alcmene /ælkˈmiːni/ pn
Alkmene
the wife of Amphitryon and mother, by Zeus, of Heracles

Alcoholics Anonymous pn
Anonyme Alkoholiker
proper noun

Alcyone /ælˈsaɪ.əˌni/ pn
Alkione
Star

Aldebaran /alˈdɛbəɹən/ pn
Aldebaran
star

Alecto pn
Alekto
Greek goddess of vengeance

Alectryon pn
Alektryon
character in Greek mythology

Alekhine's Defence n
Aljechin-Verteidigung
chess opening

Alemannic /ˌælɪˈmænɪk/ adj
alemannisch
of or relating to the Alemannic language or dialect group

Alemannic /ˌælɪˈmænɪk/ pn
Alemannisch
language or dialect group closely related to German

Aleppine adj
aleppinisch
of or pertaining to Aleppo

Aleppine n
Aleppiner Aleppinerin
a person from, or an inhabitant of, Aleppo

Aleppo /əˈlɛpoʊ/ /əˈlɛpəʊ/ pn
Aleppo
city in Syria

Aleut /ˌæ.liːˈuːt/ adj
aleutisch
of the Aleutian Islands

Aleut /ˌæ.liːˈuːt/ n
Aleute Aleutin
native of the Aleutian Islands

Aleut /ˌæ.liːˈuːt/ pn
Aleutisch Alëutisch
language of the Aleutian Islands

Aleutian Islands /æliːuːʃən ɑɪlændz/ pn
Aleuten Alëuten
archipelago

Alexander /ˌæ.lɨɡˈzæn.dɚ/ /ˌæ.lɨɡˈzɑːn.də/ [ˌæ.lɨɡˈzeən.də] [ˌæ.lɨɡˈzeən.dɚ] pn
Alexander
male given name

Alexander the Great pn
Alexander der Große
King of Macedonia

Alexandra pn
Alexandra
female given name

Alexandria /æləkˈzændɹi.ə/ pn
Alexandria Alexandrien
city in Egypt

Alexandroupoli pn
Alexandroupolis
city

Alexius pn
Alexius
male given name

Alfonso pn
Alfons
male given name

Alfred pn
Alfred
Male given name

Alfvén wave n
Alfvén-Welle
a hydromagnetic shear wave in a charged plasma

Algeria /ælˈdʒɪəɹi.ə/ pn
Algerien
country

Algerian /ælˈdʒɪɹi.ən/ adj
algerisch
of Algeria or its people

Algerian /ælˈdʒɪɹi.ən/ n
Algerier Algerierin
person from Algeria

Alghero /alˈɡɛəɹəʊ/ /ɑlˈɡɛɹoʊ/ pn
Alghero
port town in Sardinia

Algiers /ælˈdʒɪəz/ /ælˈdʒɪɹz/ pn
Algier
the capital of Algeria

Ali pn
Ali
male given name from Arabic

Alice /ˈæl.ɪs/ pn
Alice
female given name
message sender in cryptography

All Saints' Day pn
Allerheiligen
feast day

All Souls' Day pn
Allerseelen Allerseelentag
Christian feast day

Allah /əˈlɑː/ /ˈæ.lə/ pn
Allah
God, in Islam

Allahu akbar /ˌaləhuː ˈakbɑː/ interjection
Allahu akbar
Muslim takbir (proclamation)

Allen key /ˈælən kiː/ n
Inbusschlüssel Innensechskantschlüssel
a hex head wrench

Allen screw n
Inbusschraube Innensechskantschraube
screw whose head has a hexagonal socket

Alma pn
Alma
female given name

Almaty pn
Almaty
city

Almere /ælˈmɛəɹə/ /ælˈmɛɹə/ pn
Almere
city in the Netherlands

Almighty pn
Allmächtiger
God, the supreme being

Aloysius /æl.əʊˈɪʃ.əs/ pn
Alois
male given name

Alpha Centauri pn
Alpha Centauri
brightest star in the southern constellation of Centaurus

Alps /ælps/ pn
Alpen
a mountain range in Western Europe

Alsace /ælˈseɪs/ pn
Elsass Elsaß
region on the west bank of the upper Rhine

Alsatian /ælˈseɪʃən/ adj
elsässisch elsässer
of or relating to Alsace

Alsatian /ælˈseɪʃən/ n
Elsässer Elsässerin
person from Alsace

Alsatian /ælˈseɪʃən/ pn
Elsässisch elsässisch
language of Alsace

Altaic /ælˈteɪ.ɪk/ adj
altaisch
pertaining to the group of languages

Altair pn
Altair
star

Altay pn
Altai
mountain range

Alvin pn
Albuin Albwin Alvin
male given name meaning "elf friend"

Alvíssmál pn
Alvíssmál
tenth book of the Poetic Edda

Alwin pn
Alwin
male given name meaning "noble friend"

Alzette pn
Alzette Alzig
river

Alzheimer's disease /ˈæltshaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɑːltshaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːltshaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːlzhaɪmə(ɹ)z/ n
Alzheimer-Krankheit Alzheimer
mental disorder from brain tissue changes

Amanda /əˈmændə/ pn
Amanda
female given name

Amarone /ˌaməˈɹəʊnɪ/ /ˌɑməˈɹoʊneɪ/ n
Amarone
strong Italian dry red wine

Amazon /ˈæm.ə.zən/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑːn/ n
Amazone
Mythological female warrior

Amazon /ˈæm.ə.zən/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑːn/ pn
Amazonas
river

Amazonian antshrike n
Amazonien-Tropfenameisenwürger
Thamnophilus amazonicus

Amber /ˈæm.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ pn
Amber
female given name

Amduat pn
Amduat
ancient Egyptian funerary text

Amelia /əˈmiːli.ə/ /əˈmiːljə/ pn
Amelie
female given name

American /əˈmɛɹɪkən/ adj
amerikanisch Amerikaner
of or pertaining to the Americas
amerikanisch US-amerikanisch
of or pertaining to the U.S. or its culture

American /əˈmɛɹɪkən/ n
Achtelpetit
1-point type
Amerikaner Amerikanerin
inhabitant of the Americas
Amerikaner Amerikanerin US-Amerikaner US-Amerikanerin Ami Amis
person born in, or a citizen of, the U.S.

American /əˈmɛɹɪkən/ pn
Amerikanisch amerikanisches Englisch
American English

American Bulldog n
amerikanische Bulldogge
American Bulldog

American Civil War pn
Sezessionskrieg Amerikanischer Bürgerkrieg
civil war in the United States (1861-1865)

American Cordillera pn
Kordilleren
chain of mountain ranges

American English pn
Amerikanisches Englisch US-amerikanisches Englisch
English of the United States

American Revolutionary War pn
Amerikanischer Unabhängigkeitskrieg

American Samoa /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən səˈmoʊ.ə/ /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən səˈməʊ.ə/ pn
Amerikanisch-Samoa
US overseas territory in Oceania

American Samoan adj
samoanisch
pertaining to American Samoa

American Samoan n
Samoaner Samoanerin
person

American badger n
Silberdachs
Taxidea taxus

American basswood n
amerikanische Linde
Tilia americana

American bison /əˈmɛɹɪkən ˈbaɪ̯sən/ n
Nordamerikanischer Bison
mammal

American bittern n
Nordamerikanische Rohrdommel
Botaurus lentiginosus

American black bear n
Baribal Amerikanischer Schwarzbär
Ursus americanus

American cocker spaniel n
Amerikanischer Cocker Spaniel
breed of sporting dog

American football n
American Football Amerikanisher Fußball
American football

American golden plover n
Wanderregenpfeifer
Pluvialis dominic

American kestrel n
Buntfalke
species

American studies n
Amerikanistik
an interdisciplinary field dealing with the study of the Americas, with a historical emphasis upon the United States

American sweetgum n
Amerikanische Amberbaum
deciduous tree

American wigeon n
Nordamerikanische Pfeifente
Anas americana

Americanisation n
Amerikanisierung
assimilation

Americanism n
Amerikanismus
linguistic feature
custom

Americanize v
amerikanisieren
to make American

Americas /əˈmɛɹɪkəz/ pn
Amerika
North and South America

Amharic /æmˈhæɹɪk/ pn
Amharisch Amarinya
language

Amish /ˈɑː.mɪʃ/ adj
amisch
relating to the Amish sect

Amish /ˈɑː.mɪʃ/ pn
Amische
a strict Anabaptist sect

Amman /ɑːˈmɑːn/ /əˈmɑːn/ pn
Amman
the capital of Jordan

Amorite adj
amurritisch
pertaining to the Amorites

Amorite n
Amurriter
member of an ancient Semitic people who lived to the west of the Euphrates

Amorite pn
Amurritisch
the language of the Amorites

Amos /ˈeɪ.məs/ pn
Amos
book of the Old Testament
figure mentioned in the Old Testament

Amsterdam /ˈæmstəɹˌdæm/ /ˌæmstəˈdæm/ pn
Amsterdam
capital of the Netherlands

Amsterdamer n
Amsterdamer Amsterdamerin
An inhabitant or a resident of Amsterdam

Amun pn
Ammon Amon Amun
Egyptian wind deity

Amur pn
Amur
the river between the Far East Russia and China

Amur leopard n
Amurleopard
Panthera pardus orientalis

Anabaptism /ænəˈbæptɪzm/ n
Anabaptismus Lehre der Wiedertäufer Täuferbewegung Wiedertäuferlehre
doctrine of Anabaptists

Anabaptist adj
Täufer- Wiedertäufer- anabaptistisch täuferisch wiedertäuferisch
relating to Anabaptism or the Anabaptists during the Protestant Reformation
Täufer- täuferisch
relating to Anabaptism or the Anabaptists of the present-day

Anabaptist n
Täufer Täuferin
member of present-day church
Wiedertäufer Anabaptist Anabaptistin Wiedertäuferin
member of radical wing of Christians during Reformation

Anal /ə.nʌl/ pn
Anal
language

Anastasia /æn.ə.ˈsteɪ.ʒə/ pn
Anastasia
female given name

Anastasius pn
Anastasios
male given name

Anatoli /æ.nə.ˈtɑ.li/ /ˌæ.nə.ˈtɒ.li/ pn
Anatol Anatoli
transliteration of }}

Anatolia /ˌænəˈtəʊli.ə/ pn
Anatolien Kleinasien
peninsula of Western Asia

Anatolius pn
Anatol
male given name

Anchorage /ˈæŋ.kə.ɹɪdʒ/ pn
Anchorage
city

Ancient Egypt pn
altes Ägypten
civilization

Ancient Greece pn
Antikes Griechenland
ancient civilization of the Mediterranean

Ancient Greek pn
Altgriechisch
the Greek language of classical antiquity

Ancient Rome pn
altes Rom
civilization associated with Rome from the 9th century BC to the 5th century AD

Ancus pn
Ancus
male given name

Andalusia /ˌændəˈluːsi.ə/ pn
Andalusien
autonomous community of Spain

Andalusian adj
andalusisch
from or pertaining to Andalusia

Andalusian n
Andalusisch
dialect (or varieties) of Spanish spoken in Andalusia
Andalusier
horse of a breed from the Iberian Peninsula
Andalusier Andalusierin
someone from Andalusia

Andaman Islands /ˈæn.də.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ pn
Andamanen
islands

Andean condor n
Andenkondor
Vultur gryphus

Andean flamingo n
Andenflamingo
Phoenicopterus andinus

Andes /ˈæn.diːz/ pn
Anden
mountain range in South America

Andorra /ænˈdɔɹ.ə/ /ænˈdɔː.ɹə/ pn
Andorra
country

Andorra la Vella /ænˈdɔː.ɹə lə ˈveɪl.jə/ pn
Andorra la Vella
capital of Andorra

Andorran /ænˈdɔːɹən/ adj
andorranisch Andorraner
pertaining to Andorra

Andorran /ænˈdɔːɹən/ n
Andorraner Andorranerin
person from Andorra

Andrew /ˈæn.dɹuː/ pn
Andreas
male given name
the Apostle

Andromache /ænˈdɹɒməki/ pn
Andromache
the wife of Hector

Andromeda /ænˈdɹɑmɪdə/ /ænˈdɹɒmɪdə/ pn
Andromeda
constellation
mythical daughter of Cepheus
spiral galaxy

Andromeda Galaxy pn
Andromeda-Galaxie Andromedagalaxie

Andy /ˈæn.di/ pn
Andi
pet form of Andrew or its equivalent in the language concerned

Angela /ˈændʒələ/ pn
Angela
female given name

Angeleno n
Angeleno
person from Los Angeles

Angelica pn
Angelika
female given name

Angelo /ˈæn.dʒə.loʊ/ /ˈæn.hə.loʊ/ pn
Angelo
male given name

Angelus n
Angelusgebet
Christian devotion in memory of the Incarnation

Angkor Wat /ˈɑŋ.kɔɹ ˈwɑt/ pn
Angkor Wat
Cambodian temple complex

Angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ n
Angel
A member of the ancient Germanic tribe

Anglian adj
anglisch
pertaining to the Angles

Anglian pn
Anglisch
Old English dialect from Mercia or Northumbria

Anglican /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.kən/ adj
anglikanisch
pertaining to the Church of England and related churches

Anglican /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.kən/ n
Anglikaner Anglikanerin
member of an Anglican church

Anglican Communion pn
Anglikanische Gemeinschaft Anglikanische Kommunion
worldwide network of churches

Anglicanism n
Anglikanismus
beliefs and practices of the Anglican Church

Anglicist n
Anglist Anglistin
expert on Anglistics

Anglish /ˈænɡliʃ/ pn
Anglisch
variety of English

Anglo- /ˈæŋ.ɡləʊ/ prefix
Anglo- Englisch
prefix: relating to England, English, or the English

Anglo-American adj
angloamerikanisch
of relating to England and USA

Anglo-Frisian pn
Anglo-Friesisch
language group

Anglo-Norman /æŋ.ɡloʊ.nɔːɹ.mən/ /æŋ.ɡləʊ.nɔː.mən/ adj
anglonormannisch
relating to the Anglo-Norman language

Anglo-Norman /æŋ.ɡloʊ.nɔːɹ.mən/ /æŋ.ɡləʊ.nɔː.mən/ pn
Anglonormannisch
language

Anglo-Saxon /ˌæŋɡloʊˈsæksən/ adj
angelsächsisch
related to the Anglo-Saxon peoples or language

Anglo-Saxon /ˌæŋɡloʊˈsæksən/ n
Angelsachse Angelsächsin
member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England during the early fifth century
person of English ethnic descent

Anglophile adj
Anglophile Anglophiler Englandfreund Englandfreundin Englandliebhaber Englandliebhaberin
person who loves or admires the country, culture or people of England

Anglophilia /ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈfɪ.li.ə/ n
Anglophilie Englandfreundlichkeit
the love of the country, culture or people of England

Anglophobe /ˈaŋ.ɡlə(ʊ).fəʊb/ n
Anglophober Anglophobe Englandfeind Englandfeindin Englandhasser Englandhasserin
person who hates or fears England, its people or anything English

Anglophobia n
Anglophobie Englandhass Hass gegen englisches Wesen
hatred or fear of England or anything English

Anglophobic adj
anglophob
having an aversion to England or the English

Anglophone /ˈæŋɡləˌfəʊn/ adj
anglophon englischsprachig
English-speaking

Anglophone /ˈæŋɡləˌfəʊn/ n
Englischsprachige Englischsprachiger
one who speaks English

Anglosphere /ˈæŋ.ɡləˌsfɪɹ/ pn
Anglosphäre
set of anglophone countries

Angola /æŋˈɡoʊlə/ /æŋˈɡəʊlə/ pn
Angola
country in Southern Africa

Angolan /æŋˈɡoʊlən/ adj
angolanisch
of, from or pertaining to Angola or its people

Angolan /æŋˈɡoʊlən/ n
Angolaner Angolanerin
person from Angola or of Angolan descent

Angrapa pn
Angerapp
river

Angria pn
Engern
historical region

Anguilla /æŋˈɡwɪlə/ pn
Anguilla
British overseas territory in the Caribbean

Anguillan /æŋˈɡwɪlən/ adj
von Anguilla
of, from, or pertaining to Anguilla

Anguillan /æŋˈɡwɪlən/ n
von Anguilla
person from Anguilla

Ankara /ˈæŋ.kə.ɹə/ pn
Ankara
capital of Turkey

Ann /eən/ /æn/ pn
Anna
female given name

Anna /ˈænə/ pn
Anna Hanna
biblical prophetess

Annabel /ˈænəbɛl/ pn
Annabell
female given name

Annam pn
Anam Annam
the former name of Vietnam

Annamite adj
anamitisch annamitisch
of or from Annam

Annamite n
Annamese Annamit
inhabitant of Annam

Anno Domini adv
im Jahr des Herrn
in the year of our Lord

Annunciation pn
Verkündigung
Christianity

Anointing of the Sick pn
Krankensalbung
sacrament

Anschluss /ˈan.ʃlʊs/ n
Anschluss Anschluß
the annexation of Austria into Germany in 1938 or an analogy

Anselm /ˈanˌsɛlm/ /ˈænˌsɛlm/ pn
Anselm
male given name

Antarctic /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ænˈtɑː(k)tɪk/ adj
antarktisch
pertaining to Antarctica

Antarctic Circle pn
südliche Polarkreis südlicher Polarkreis
geographical line

Antarctic Peninsula pn
Antarktische Halbinsel
the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica

Antarctica /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪkə/ /ˌænˈtɑː(k)tɪkə/ pn
Antarktis
southernmost continent

Antares pn
Antares
star

Anthony /ˈæn.tə.ni/ /ˈæn.θə.ni/ pn
Anton Antonius
given name

Anthropocene /ˈænθɹəpəˌsin/ /ˈænθɹəpəˌsiːn/ pn
Anthropozän
the current geological period

Antichrist pn
Antichrist
one under the direct control of the Devil

Antifa /ænˈtiːfə/ pn
Antifa
anti-fascist movement

Antigone /ænˈtɪɡəni/ pn
Antigone
the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta

Antigua and Barbuda /ænˌti.ɡ(w)ə ænd bɑɹˈbju.də/ /ænˌtiː.ɡə ænd bɑːˈbjuː.də/ pn
Antigua und Barbuda
country

Antiguan /ænˈtiːɡən/ adj
antiguanisch
of, from, or pertaining to Antigua, or the Antiguan people

Antiguan /ænˈtiːɡən/ n
Antiguaner Antiguanerin
person

Antillean /æntəˈliːən/ n
Antillen

Antioch /ˈæntiˌɒk/ pn
Antiochia Antiochien
Antioch on the Orontes

Antiochian /æntiˈoʊkiən/ /æntiˈɒkiən/ adj
antiochenisch
of or pertaining to ancient Antioch

Antiochian /æntiˈoʊkiən/ /æntiˈɒkiən/ n
Antiochener Antiochenerin Antiochier Antiochierin
a person from, or an inhabitant of, ancient Antioch

Antiochus /ænˈtaɪəkəs/ pn
Antiochos
one of the thirteen kings

Antisthenes /ænˈtɪsθəniːz/ pn
Antisthenes
Greek name

Antlered God pn
Gehörnter Gott
Wiccan god

Antlia pn
Luftpumpe
constellation

Antonia pn
Antonia
female given name

Antonius /ænˈtoʊni.əs/ /ænˈtəʊni.əs/ pn
Antonius
a Roman nomen gentile

Antwerp /ˈæn.twɝp/ pn
Antwerpen
city
province

Anubis pn
Anubis
Egyptian god of the dead and tombs

Anya pn
Anja
female given name

Anzac Day pn
ANZAC Day
public holiday in Australia and New Zealand on April 25

Aosta /ɑːˈɒstə/ pn
Aosta
city in Italy

Apennines /ˈæpənaɪnz/ pn
Apennin Apenninen
mountain range

Aphrodite /æfɹəˈdaɪti/ pn
Aphrodite
Greek goddess

Apocalypse /əˈpɑkəlɪps/ /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ pn
Offenbarung Apokalypse
book of the Bible
the written account of a revelation of hidden things given by God to a chosen prophet

Apocrypha pn
Apokryphen
writings recognized by some but not all Christians

Apollo /əˈpɑloʊ/ /əˈpɒləʊ/ pn
Apoll Apollon Apollo
the son of Zeus

Apollonia pn
Apollonia
the name of a number of Ancient Greek cities and colonies

Apollonian n
apollinisch
of or relating to the Greek god Apollo

Apollonian circle n
Kreis des Apollonios apollonischer Kreis
two families of circles

Apollyon pn
Apollyon
The destroying angel of the abyss, the undoer or disintegrator

Apophis /ˈæpəfəs/ /ˈæpəfɪs/ pn
Aphophis Apophis
an evil snake-god who tries to devour the sun every night

Apostle n
Apostel
any of the group of twelve disciples

Apostles' Creed pn
Apostolisches Glaubensbekenntnis
statement of Christian belief

Appalachians /ˌæ.pəˈleɪ.ʃənz/ /ˌæ.pəˈlæ.tʃənz/ pn
Appalachen
a mountain range in eastern North America

Appenzell Inner Rhodes pn
Appenzell Innerrhoden
Swiss canton

Appenzell Outer Rhodes pn
Appenzell Ausserrhoden
a Swiss canton

Appian /ˈæ.pi.ən/ pn
Appian
Roman name

Appius pn
Appius
Roman name

Apple /ˈæ.pəl/ pn
Apple
Apple Inc.

April /ˈeɪ.pɹəl/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪl/ pn
April Ostermond
fourth month of the Gregorian calendar

April Fools' Day n
der erste April
First day of April

April fool n
Aprilscherz
practical joke played on April Fools' Day

Aptian pn
Aptium
subdivision of the Early Cretaceous epoch

Apuleius /ˌæpjuˈli.əs/ pn
Appulejus Apuleius Apulejus
author in the Roman Empire

Apulia pn
Apulien
region of Italy

Apulian /əˈpuːliːən/ adj
apulisch
of or pertaining to Apulia

Apulian /əˈpuːliːən/ n
Apulier Apulierin
resident of Apulia

Apus /ˈeɪpəs/ pn
Paradiesvogel
a constellation of the southern sky

Aquarius /əˈkwɛəɹɪəs/ /əˈkwɛɹɪəs/ n
Wassermann
Someone with a Aquarius star sign

Aquarius /əˈkwɛəɹɪəs/ /əˈkwɛɹɪəs/ pn
Wassermann
astrological sign
constellation

Aquila /ˈækwɪlə/ pn
Adler
constellation

Aquitaine pn
Aquitanien
region of France

Aquitanian adj
aquitanisch
of or pertaining to Aquitania

Ara pn
Altar
constellation

Arab /ˈeɪ.ɹæb/ /ˈæɹ.əb/ /ˈɛɹ.əb/ adj
arabisch Araber-
of or pertaining to Arabs and their nations

Arab /ˈeɪ.ɹæb/ /ˈæɹ.əb/ /ˈɛɹ.əb/ n
Araber Araberin
Semitic person
Araber
horse

Arab Republic of Egypt pn
Arabische Republik Ägypten
Official name of Egypt

Arab Spring pn
Arabischer Frühling Arabellion
movement

Arab World pn
arabische Welt
Arabic speaking world

Arabia /əˈɹeɪbiə/ pn
Arabien
a peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf;

Arabian Peninsula pn
Arabische Halbinsel
peninsula in the Middle East

Arabian Sea pn
Arabisches Meer
part of the Indian Ocean

Arabian jasmine n
Arabischer Jasmin
Jasminum sambac, a shrubby, fragrant vine

Arabian oryx n
Arabische Oryx Weiße Oryx
Oryx leucoryx

Arabic /ˈæɹəbɪk/ adj
arabisch Arabisch
of, from, or pertaining to Arab countries or cultural behaviour

Arabic /ˈæɹəbɪk/ pn
Arabisch arabisches Alphabet
alphabet
Arabisch arabische Sprache
language

Arabic numeral n
arabische Ziffer indisch-arabische Ziffer
any of the ten symbols from 0 through 9

Arabic script n
arabisches Alphabet
letters of the Arabic language

Arabisation n
Arabisierung
process of arabising

Arabism n
Arabismus
an idiom characteristic of the Arabic language

Arabist /ˈaɹəbɪst/ n
Arabist Arabistin
a scholar who studies Arab or Arabic culture, politics, or language

Arabize v
arabisieren
to make Arab

Arabophobia n
Arabophobie
the fear, hate or dislike of Arabs

Aragon /ˈæɹəɡɑːn/ /ˈæɹəɡən/ pn
Aragonien
an autonomous community in Spain

Aragonese adj
aragonesisch aragonisch Aragonesisch
from Aragon

Aragonese n
Aragonese Aragonesin Aragonier Aragonierin
a person

Aragonese pn
Aragonesisch Aragonisch
the language of Aragon

Aral Sea /ˈɑːɹəl siː/ pn
Aralsee
Aral Sea

Aramaean /æɹəˈmiːən/ adj
aramäisch
of or pertaining to Aramaeans or Aram

Aramaean /æɹəˈmiːən/ n
Aramäer Aramäerin
member of a West Semitic semi-nomadic and pastoralist people

Aramaic /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmei.ɪk/ adj
aramäisch Aramäisch
pertaining to the language, alphabet, culture or poetry

Aramaic /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmei.ɪk/ pn
Aramäisch aramäisch
the language

Ararat /ˈæɹəˌɹæt/ pn
Ararat
mountain

Araucanization n
Araucanisierung
assimilation into Mapuche culture

Arc de Triomphe pn
Triumphbogen
the Parisian monument

Arcadia /ɑɹˈkeɪdi.ə/ n
Arkadien
A district or a prefecture in the central and mid SE Peloponnese

Arcadian /ɑɹˈkeɪ.di.ən/ /ɑː(ɹ)ˈkeɪ.di.ən/ adj
arkadisch
pertaining to ancient Arcadia

Arcadian /ɑɹˈkeɪ.di.ən/ /ɑː(ɹ)ˈkeɪ.di.ən/ n
Arkadier
inhabitant of ancient Arcadia

Arcadius pn
Arcadius
male given name

Archaic Egyptian pn
Frühägyptisch
Archaic Egyptian

Archi /ɑːɹˈtʃiː/ pn
Artschinisch
language

Archibald /ˈɑː(ɹ).tʃɪ.bɔːld/ pn
Archibald
male given name

Archimedean /ˌɑːkɪˈmiːdi.ən/ /ˌɑːɹkɪˈmiːdi.ən/ adj
archimedisch
of or pertaining to Archimedes

Archimedean solid n
archimedischer Körper
any of a class of semi-regular convex polyhedra composed of two or more types of regular polygon meeting in identical vertices

Archimedes /ˌɑːkɪˈmiːdiːz/ /ˌɑːɹkɪˈmiːdiːz/ pn
Archimedes
an ancient Greek mathematician

Archimedes' screw n
archimedische Schraube
A screwlike device that raises water

Arctic /ˈɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ˈɑː(k)tɪk/ adj
arktisch
Pertaining to the northern polar region of the planet
cold, snowy, or having other properties of extreme winter associated with the Arctic

Arctic /ˈɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ˈɑː(k)tɪk/ pn
Arktis
a region of the Earth

Arctic Circle pn
Nördlicher Polarkreis
one of the five major circles of latitude

Arctic Ocean pn
Arktischer Ozean Nordpolarmeer
the smallest of the five oceans of the Earth, on and around the North Pole

Arcturus /ɑɹkˈtjʊəɹəs/ pn
Arcturus
Alpha Boötis

Ardennes pn
Ardenner Wald
forest
Ardennen
region

Ardèche pn
Ardèche
French department
French river

Ares /ˈeəɹiːz/ pn
Ares
the god of war, son of Zeus and Hera

Argentina /ˌɑɹ.d͡ʒənˈti.nə/ /ˌɑː.d͡ʒənˈtiː.nə/ pn
Argentinien
Argentine Republic

Argentine /ˈɑːdʒəntaɪn/ adj
argentinisch
pertaining to Argentina

Argentine /ˈɑːdʒəntaɪn/ n
Argentinier Argentinierin
person from Argentina

Argentine tango n
argentinischer Tango
Ballroom dance

Argo pn
Argo
mythical ship

Argo Navis pn
Schiff Argo
constellation

Argonaut pn
Argonaut Argonautin
member of the Argo crew

Ariadne /ˈæ.ɹiˌæd.ni/ /ˌæ.ɹiˈæd.ni/ pn
Ariadne
daughter of King Minos

Arian /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ adj
arianisch
pertaining to Arianism

Arian /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ n
Arianer Arianerin
a kind of Christian who holds Arian ideas

Arianism /ˈɛəɹɪənɪzəm/ n
Arianismus
nontrinitarian Christian teaching

Ariel pn
Ariel
moon of Uranus

Aries /ˈɛəɹiːz/ /ˈɛɹiz/ n
Widder
Someone with an Aries star sign

Aries /ˈɛəɹiːz/ /ˈɛɹiz/ pn
Widder
astrological sign
constellation

Aristotelian adj
aristotelisch
of or pertaining to the philosophy taught by Aristotle

Aristotelianism pn
Aristotelismus
philosophical system

Aristotle pn
Aristoteles
ancient Greek philosopher

Arius /ˈɛəɹi.əs/ pn
Arius
Greek name

Arizona /ˌæɹɪˈzoʊnə/ /ˌæɹɪˈzəʊnə/ pn
Arizona
a state of the United States of America

Ark of the Covenant pn
Bundeslade
the sacred container, a gold-plated wooden chest

Arkansas /ɑɹˈkæn.zəs/ /ˈɑɹ.kən.sɔ/ pn
Arkansas
US state

Arkhangelsk pn
Archangelsk
city in Russia

Arlon pn
Arel
city

Armageddon /ˌɑɹ.məˈɡɛ.dn̩/ /ˌɑː(ɹ).məˈɡɛ.dn̩/ pn
Harmagedon
site

Armenia /ɑɹˈmi.ni.ə/ /ɑːˈmiː.ni.ə/ pn
Armenien
ancient kingdom and country

Armenian /ɑːɹˈmiːni.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ adj
armenisch Armenisch
of, from, or pertaining to Armenia, Armenians, the language or alphabet

Armenian /ɑːɹˈmiːni.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ n
Armenier Armenierin
person

Armenian /ɑːɹˈmiːni.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ pn
Armenisch armenisch
language

Armenian Highland pn
Armenisches Hochland
plateau in Transcaucasia

Armenian SSR pn
Armenische SSR
Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic

Armenian cucumber n
Armenische Gurke
fruit
plant

Arminianism n
Arminianismus
school of thought

Arminius pn
Arminius Hermann
Germanic chieftain

Arne pn
Arne Arno
male given name

Arnold /ˈɑɹnəld/ pn
Arnold
male given name

Aromanian /æɹoʊˈmeɪniən/ /æɹəʊˈmeɪnɪən/ pn
Aromunisch
language

Arretine /ˈæɹɪtaɪn/ adj
aretinisch
of, from or pertaining to Arezzo, Italy

Art Nouveau pn
Jugendstil
style of art and architecture

Arte Povera /ˌɑɹteɪ ˈpoʊvəɹə/ /ˌɑːteɪ ˈpɒvəɹə/ pn
Arte Povera
Italian modern art movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s

Artemis /ˈɑɹtəmɪs/ pn
Artemis
Greek goddess

Arthur /ˈɑɹθəɹ/ /ˈɑːθə(ɹ)/ pn
Arthur
male given name

Artinskian pn
Artinskium

Aruba /ˈæ.ɹuː.bə/ pn
Aruba
territory in the Caribbean

Aruban adj
von Aruba
of or pertaining to Aruba

Aruküla pn
Arroküll Aruküla
small borough in Estonia

Arvanitika /ˌɑːvəˈnɪtɪkə/ pn
Arvanitisch Arwanitisch
form of Albanian

Aryan /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ adj
arisch Arier
of or pertaining to Indo-European or Aryan peoples, culture, and languages
arisch
pertaining to the (alleged) Aryan master race
used primarily by neo-Nazis: pertaining to the Caucasian race

Aryan /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ n
Arier Arierin
in Nazism: a member of an alleged master race of non-Jewish Caucasians
obsolete: in 19th century ethnography, a subdivision of the Caucasian race
Arier
rare: a Proto-Indo-European
rare: an Indo-Iranian
used primarily by neo-Nazis: a white

Ascanius /æˈskeɪni.əs/ pn
Ascanius
the son of the Trojan hero Aeneas

Ascension pn
Christi Himmelfahrt Himmelfahrt
Jesus' rise to heaven

Ascension Day pn
Christi Himmelfahrt Himmelfahrt
the fortieth day of Easter

Ascension Island pn
Insel Ascension
an island in the South Atlantic

Asclepius /əˈskliːpi.əs/ pn
Asklepios Asklepius Äskulap Äskulapius
Greek god of medicine and healing

Ash Wednesday n
Aschermittwoch
the Christian day of penitence 46 days before Easter

Asher pn
Asser
eighth son of Jacob

Ashgabat pn
Aşgabat Aschchabat Aschgabat
the capital of Turkmenistan

Ashkelon pn
Aschkelon
city in Israel

Ashkenazi /ˌæʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ /ˌɑːʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ adj
aschkenasisch
of, or relating to Jews from Germany or Eastern Europe

Ashkenazi /ˌæʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ /ˌɑːʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ n
Aschkenasi
Jew from Germany or Eastern Europe

Asia /ˈeɪʒə/ pn
Asien
the continent of Asia
province of Roman empire

Asia Minor pn
Kleinasien
peninsula between the Mediterranean Sea, the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea

Asiago pn
Schlägen
a commune in Veneto, Italy

Asian /ˈeɪʒən/ adj
asiatisch
of, relating to or from Asia

Asian /ˈeɪʒən/ n
Asiatin Asiate
person from Asia

Asian Games pn
Asienspiele
sport event

Asian black bear n
Asiatischer Schwarzbär Kragenbär Mondbär Tibetbär
Ursus thibetanus

Asian elephant n
Asiatischer Elefant
an elephant, Elephas maximus, found in Asia

Asian lion /ˈeɪʒən ˈlaɪən/ n
asiatischer Löwe indischer Löwe persischer Löwe
species of lion that inhabited Asia

Asiarch n
Asiarch
one of the chiefs or pontiffs of the Roman province of Asia

Asiatic Vespers pn
Blutbefehl von Ephesos Vesper von Ephesos asiatische Vesper
massacre of Roman citizens in Anatolia in 88 BCE

Asiatic wildcat n
Steppenkatze asiatische Wildkatze
Felis silvestris ornata

Asperger's syndrome /ˈæspɜːɡəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ /ˈæspɝɡɚz ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ n
Asperger-Syndrom
autism related developmental disorder

Assam /æˈsæm/ pn
Assam
state in India

Assamese pn
Assamesisch Asamiya
language

Asselian pn
Asselium

Assisi pn
Assisi
city

Assyria /əˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Assyrien
Semitic Akkadian kingdom

Assyrian /əˈsɪɹi.ən/ adj
assyrisch
of or pertaining to the ancient nation and empire, including the northern half of Mesopotamia
of or pertaining to the ancient region on the Upper Tigris river

Assyrian /əˈsɪɹi.ən/ n
Assyrer Assyrerin Assyrier Assyrierin
a citizen of an ancient nation and empire, including the northern half of Mesopotamia
a person who resided in the ancient region on the Upper Tigris river

Assyriological adj
assyriologisch
of or pertaining to Assyriology

Assyriologist n
Assyriologe
a person who studies ancient Assyria

Assyriology n
Assyriologie
study of the Assyrian language and culture

Astana /æsˈtɑːnə/ /əsˈtɑːnə/ pn
Astana
the capital of Kazakhstan

Asterix pn
Asterix
A fictional character from French comic books

Aston dark space n
astonscher Dunkelraum
dark space in a glow discharge that is adjacent to the cathode

Astrakhan /æstɹəˈkæn/ pn
Astrachan
city and region in Russia

Asturia pn
Asturien
Translations

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ adj
asturianisch asturisch
of or pertaining to Asturias in Spain
asturisch asturianisch
of or pertaining to the Asturian language

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ n
Asturier Asturierin
a native of Asturias

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ pn
Asturisch
language

Asturias /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.əs/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.əs/ pn
Asturien
autonomous community and province of Spain

Asunción pn
Asunción
capital of Paraguay

Atayal n
Atayal
people

Athanasius /ˌæθəˈneɪsi.əs/ pn
Athanasius
male given name

Athena /əˈθiːnə/ pn
Athene
Greek goddess

Athenian /əˈθiː.ni.ən/ adj
Athener athenisch
of or pertaining to Athens, Greece

Athenian /əˈθiː.ni.ən/ n
Athener Athenerin
an inhabitant, resident, or citizen of Athens, Greece

Athens /ˈeɪθənz/ /ˈæθənz/ pn
Athen
capital city of Greece

Atilius pn
Atilius
a Roman nomen gentile

Atlanta /ætˈlæntə/ pn
Atlanta
capital and largest city of the State of Georgia

Atlantic /ætˈlæn.tɪk/ /ətˈlæn.tɪk/ adj
atlantisch
pertaining to the Atlantic Ocean

Atlantic /ætˈlæn.tɪk/ /ətˈlæn.tɪk/ pn
Atlantik
the Atlantic Ocean

Atlantic Ocean pn
Atlantik Atlantischer Ozean
the ocean lying between the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east

Atlantic herring n
Atlantischer Hering
Clupea harengus

Atlantic pomfret n
Brachsenmakrele
Brama brama

Atlantic puffin n
Papageitaucher
Fratercula arctica

Atlantic tomcod n
Atlantischer Tomcod
Microgadus tomcod

Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross n
Gelbnasenalbatros
Thalassarche chlororhynchos

Atlantis /ətˈlæntəs/ pn
Atlantis
mythical country said to have sunk into the ocean

Atlas /ˈætləs/ pn
Atlas
Greek mythology
a crater of the moon
a moon of Saturn
intercontinental ballistic missile

Atlas Mountains pn
Atlasgebirge
Atlas Mountains

Atomic Age /əˈtɑːmɪk ˌeɪd͡ʒ/ /əˈtɒmɪk ˌeɪd͡ʒ/ pn
Atomzeitalter
era during which nuclear energy was developed

Attalia pn
Attalien
former name of Antalya

Attic adj
attisch
related to Athens

Attic pn
Attisch
Ancient Greek dialect

Attic salt /ˈatɪk sɔːlt/ /ˈætɪk sɑlt/ n
attisches Salz
pointed and delicate wit

Attica pn
Attika
periphery

Attila the Hun pn
Attila Hunnenkönig Attila König Attila
king of the tribes of Huns

Auckland /ˈɔːklənd/ pn
Auckland
the largest conurbation in New Zealand

Audouin's gull n
Korallenmöwe
Ichthyaetus audouinii

Auf der Maur pn
Auf der Maur

Augeas /ɔːˈdʒiːəs/ pn
Augias
king

Augsburg pn
Augsburg
city in southern Germany

August /ˈɑ.ɡəst/ /ˈɔ.ɡəst/ /ˈɔː.ɡəst/ pn
August Ernting
eighth month of the Gregorian calendar

Augusta /əɡʌstə/ pn
Auguste
female given name

Augustine /ɔːˈɡʌstɪn/ /əˈɡʌstɪn/ /ˈɑɡəˌstin/ pn
Augustin
male given name

Augustus /ɔːˈɡʌstəs/ pn
Augustus
Roman emperor
August Augustus
male given name

Aulis /ˈɔːlɪs/ pn
Aulis
an ancient Greek port-town

Auriga pn
Fuhrmann
constellation

Auschwitz /ˈaʊ̯ʃ.vɪts/ pn
Auschwitz Oświęcim
city in Poland
Auschwitz
concentration camp

Auslan pn
australische Gebärdensprache
sign language of the Australian deaf community

Ausonius pn
Ausonius
Roman poet

Aussie /ˈɑzi/ /ˈɒzi/ /ˈɔzi/ n
Aussi Aussie
colloquial: an Australian

Austerlitz /ˈɔstɚlɪts/ /ˈɔːstəlɪts/ pn
Austerlitz
former name of Slavkov u Brna

Austin /ˈɑstɪn/ /ˈɒstɪn/ /ˈɔstɪn/ pn
Austin
capital of Texas

Australasia /ˌɒstɹ(ə)lˈeɪʒə/ /ˌɔstɹl̩ˈæɪʒɐ/ pn
Australasien
Australia, NZ, New Guinea and neighbouring islands

Australia /ɑˈstɹeɪliə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪliːə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪljə/ /ɔˈstɹeɪliə/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪə/ /əˈstɹæɪljə/ /əˈstɹɛliːə/ pn
Australien
Commonwealth of Australia
continent of Australia

Australian /ɑˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɔˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ adj
australisch
of or pertaining to Australia, the Australian people or languages

Australian /ɑˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɔˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ n
Australier Australierin
a person from the country of Australia or of Australian descent

Australian Capital Territory pn
Australian Capital Territory
Territory of Australia

Australian Cattle Dog n
Australischer Treibhund
dog breed

Australian Shepherd n
Australischer Schäferhund
dog breed

Australian dollar n
Australischer Dollar
official currency of Australia

Australian magpie n
Flötenvogel
Australian magpie

Australian rules football n
Australian Football
Australian rules football

Australian white ibis n
Molukkenibis
species of wading bird

Austrasia pn
Austrasien Austrien
region

Austria /ˈɑst.ɹi.ə/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪə/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ə/ /ˈɔːs.tɹɪə/ pn
Österreich
country in Central Europe

Austria-Hungary pn
Österreich-Ungarn
former country in Central Europe

Austrian /ˈɒstɹi.ən/ /ˈɔːstɹi.ən/ adj
österreichisch Österreicher
related to Austria

Austrian /ˈɒstɹi.ən/ /ˈɔːstɹi.ən/ n
Österreicher Österreicherin
Austrian person

Austrian German pn
Österreichisches Deutsch
a national standard variety of German

Austro-Hungarian adj
österreich-ungarisch
of or pertaining to the monarchy composed of Austria and Hungary

Austrofascism n
Austrofaschismus
political movement

Austronesian /ˌɔːs.tɹoʊˈniː.ʒən/ adj
austronesisch
of or pertaining to Austronesia

Auvergne pn
Auvergne
region of France

Avar /ˈævɑɹ/ adj
awarisch
of or pertaining to the Avar language or people

Avar /ˈævɑɹ/ n
Aware Awarin
person

Avar /ˈævɑɹ/ pn
Awarisch awarische Sprache
language

Aventine Hill pn
Aventin
one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built

Avestan /əˈvɛst(ə)n/ adj
avestisch awestisch
of or pertaining to Avesta

Avestan /əˈvɛst(ə)n/ pn
Avestisch Awestisch
Old Iranian language

Avicenna /ˌævɪˈsenə/ pn
Avicenna
a Persian polymath

Avignon pn
Avignon
city in Provence

Avogadro's number n
Avogadro-Konstante
number of atoms present in 0.012 kilograms of isotopically pure carbon-12

Axel /ˈæksəl/ pn
Axel
male given name

Axis power n
Achsenmacht
member country of the World War II Axis

Aylmer pn
Adelmar
male given name

Aymara /ˌaɪməˈɹɑː/ n
Aymara
indigenous people of South America

Aymara /ˌaɪməˈɹɑː/ pn
Aymara
language of South America

Ayurveda /aɪ.ʊəˈveɪ.də/ n
Ayurveda
traditional Hindu alternative medicine

Ayyavazhi pn
Ayyavazhi
religion

Azerbaijan /ˌæz.ə(ɹ).baɪˈ(d)ʒɑːn/ pn
Aserbaidschan
country

Azerbaijan SSR pn
Aserbaidschanische SSR
Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ adj
aserbaidschanisch
pertaining to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ n
Aserbaidschaner Aserbaidschanerin
Azerbaijani person

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ pn
Aserbaidschanisch
language of Azerbaijan

Azores /əˈzɔːz/ /ˈeɪzɔːɹz/ pn
Azoren
an archipelago and an autonomous region

Azrael pn
Azrael
angel of death

Aztecan adj
aztekisch
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the Aztecs

B /b/ /biː/ n
H
musical note

B battery n
Anodenbatterie
battery to provide plate voltage

B major n
H-Dur
the major key with B as its tonic
the major chord with a root of B

B minor n
h-Moll
the minor chord with a root of B
the minor key with B as its tonic

B-flat n
B
musical note

B-flat major n
B-dur
major key with B-flat as its tonic

B-flat minor n
b-Moll
minor key

BASE jumping n
Base-Jumping Objektspringen Objektsprung
extreme sport

BB cream /ˈbiː biː ˈkɹiːm/ n
BB Cream
facial cosmetic product

BBC pn
BBC
British Broadcasting Corporation

BBS n
Mailbox
bulletin board system

BC adv
v. Chr. vor Christo vor Christus
before Christ

BCE adv
v. u. Z.
before the common era

BDSM n
BDSM
sexual practice

BEREC pn
GEREK

BL Lac object n
BL-Lacertae-Objekt
type of galaxy with AGN

BMI n
KMI KMZ
body mass index

BMW pn
BMW
colloquial names and pronunciations, apart from the romanised "BMW"

BMX bike n
BMX-Fahrrad BMX-Rad
sport bicycle

BPaaS n
BPaaS
Platform as a Service

BRIC pn
BRIC
Brazil, Russia, India, and China

Ba'athism n
Baathismus
ideology

Baal /ˈbeɪəl/ pn
Baal
deity

Baan pn
Baan
language

Baba Yaga pn
Baba Jaga
hag who flies through the air in a mortar

Babism n
Babismus
19th-century Persian pantheistical religious sect

Babungo pn
Babungo
language

Babylonia /ˌbæbɪˈloʊni.ə/ /ˌbæbɪˈləʊnɪə/ pn
Babylonien
ancient region and empire of southern Mesopotamia

Babylonian adj
babylonisch
of or pertaining to the city of Babylon
of or pertaining to the kingdom of Babylonia

Babylonian n
Babylonier Babylonierin
person from the city of Babylon
person from the kingdom of Babylonia

Babylonian pn
Babylonisch
Akkadian language

Bacchanalian adj
bacchantisch
relating to reveling

Bach /bɑːx/ pn
Bach
German composer

Bactria /ˈbæktɹɪə/ pn
Baktrien
Greek name for ancient country

Bactrian /ˈbæktɹɪən/ n
Baktrer Baktrerin Baktrier Baktrierin
a native or inhabitant of Bactria

Bactrian /ˈbæktɹɪən/ pn
Baktrisch
language

Bactrian camel /ˈbæktɹɪən ˈkæməl/ n
Trampeltier
Camelus bactrianus

Baden /ˈbɑːdən/ pn
Baden
former state

Baden-Württemberg [ˌbɑːdən ˈvɜːtəmbɜːɡ] pn
Baden-Württemberg
state of Germany

Baeumler pn
Bäumler

Bafanji pn
Bafanji
language

Bafut pn
Bafut Fut
language

Baghdad /bæɡˈdæd/ pn
Bagdad
city

Baghdadi adj
Bagdader bagdadisch
of, from, or pertaining to Baghdad

Baghdadi n
Bagdader Bagdaderin
person from Baghdad

Bagirmi pn
Bagirmi Baguirmi
language

Bahamas /bəˈhɑː.məz/ pn
Bahamas
country in the Caribbean

Bahamian /bəˈheɪm.ɪən/ adj
bahamaisch Bahamaer
pertaining to the Bahamas

Bahamian /bəˈheɪm.ɪən/ n
Bahamaer Bahamaerin
person from the Bahamas

Bahrain /bɑːˈɹeɪn/ pn
Bahrain
country in the Middle East

Bahraini adj
bahrainisch
of, from, or pertaining to Bahrain or the Bahraini people

Bahraini n
Bahrainer Bahrainerin
a person from Bahrain or of Bahraini descent

Bahá'í n
Bahai
follower of the Bahá'í Faith / follower of Bahá'u'lláh

Bahá'í Faith pn
Bahaismus Bahaitum
religion

Baikal /baɪˈkɑːl/ /ˌbaɪˈkɑːl/ pn
Baikalsee Baikal
a large lake in Russia

Baikal teal n
Samtente
Anas formosa

Baikonur /ˌbaɪ.kəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Baikonur
city and cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

Baird's sandpiper n
Bairdstrandläufer
Calidris bairdii

Bajocian pn
Bajocium

Bakelite /ˈbeɪk.ə.laɪt/ n
Bakelit
heat-resisting chemically inert resin

Baker pn
Beck Becker Bäcker
Occupational surname

Baku /bɑːˈkuː/ pn
Baku
the capital city of Azerbaijan

Balachka pn
Balatschka
Russian regional dialect

Balaton /ˈbælətɒn/ pn
Balaton Plattensee
a lake in Hungary

Baldrs draumar pn
Balders Träume
eleventh book of the Poetic Edda

Baldwin pn
Balduin
given name

Balearic /bæliˈæɹɪk/ adj
balearisch
of the Balearic Islands

Balearic Islands pn
Balearische Inseln
group of Mediterranean islands

Bali /ˈbɑːli/ pn
Bali
island of Indonesia

Bali tiger n
Balitiger
Panthera tigris balica

Balinese /ˈbɑːlɪniːz/ adj
balinesisch
of or relating to Bali, or its inhabitants, language or culture

Balinese /ˈbɑːlɪniːz/ n
Balinesenkatze
cat
Balinese Balinesin
inhabitant
Balinesisch
language

Balinesian adj
Balinesisch
of Bali

Balkan /ˈbɔːlkən/ adj
balkanisch
Of or relating to the Balkan Peninsula

Balkan Peninsula pn
Balkanhalbinsel Balkan
peninsula in southeastern Europe

Balkanization /ˌbɑl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌbɔːl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
Zerfall
any disintegration process
Balkanisierung
fragmentation of a region into several small states

Balkanize v
balkanisieren zersplittern
to break up

Balkans /ˈbɑl.kənz/ /ˈbɔːl.kənz/ pn
Balkan
geographical region in the southeast of Europe

Balochistan pn
Belutschistan
province of Pakistan
region on the Iranian plateau in south-western Asia

Balt [bɔːlt] n
Balte Baltin
inhabitant of one of the modern Baltic states

Baltic /ˈbɑl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔːl.tɪk/ adj
Ostsee
of the Baltic region or sea
baltisch
pertaining to the Baltic languages
pertaining to the Balts

Baltic /ˈbɑl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔːl.tɪk/ pn
Baltikum
Baltic region, Baltic states

Baltic Sea pn
Ostsee Baltisches Meer
a sea

Baltic herring n
Ostseehering Strömling
Clupea harengus membras

Balto-Slavic adj
balto-slawisch
of or pertaining o the Balto-Slavic language, people or culture

Balzacian /balˈzakɪ.ən/ /bɔlˈzæki.ən/ adj
balzacisch
of or pertaining to Honoré de Balzac or his writings

Bambara pn
Bambara
language

Banach space n
Banach-Raum
complete normed vector space

Banat pn
Banat

Banbury story of a cock and a bull /ˈbænb(ə)ɹi ˈstɔːɹi əv ə ˈkɑk ənd ə ˈbʊl/ /ˈbænbɹi ˈstɔːɹi əv ə ˈkɒk ənd ə ˈbʊl/ n
Geschichte Hand und Fuß ohne
roundabout, nonsensical story

Bandar Seri Begawan /ˌbɑːndəɹ sɪˌɹiː bɪˈɡaʊ.ən/ pn
Bandar Seri Begawan
capital of Brunei

Bangalore /ˈbæŋɡəlɔːɹ/ /ˌbæŋɡəˈlɔː/ pn
Bangalore Bengaluru
state capital of Karnataka, India

Bangkok /bæŋˈkɒk/ pn
Bangkok
the capital of Thailand

Bangladesh /ˌbæŋ.ɡlə.ˈdɛʃ/ pn
Bangladesch Bangladesh
country

Bangladeshi adj
bangladeschisch
of, from, or pertaining to Bangladesh

Bangladeshi n
Bangladescher Bangladescherin
person from Bangladesh or of Bangladeshi descent

Bantu n
Bantu
language family

Baoulé pn
Baule
language

Baphomet /ˈbæfɵmɛt/ pn
Baphomet
pagan deity

Baptist adj
baptistisch Baptisten-
of the Baptist religious denomination

Baptist n
Baptist Baptistin
adherent of a Protestant denomination (or various subdenominations) of Christianity

Barack pn
Barack
male given name

Barbadian adj
barbadisch
of or relating to Barbados

Barbadian n
Barbadier Barbadierin
person from Barbados

Barbados /bɑɹˈbeɪ.doʊs/ /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.dɒs/ pn
Barbados
country in the Caribbean

Barbara /ˈbɑɹb(ə)ɹə/ /ˈbɑːb(ə)ɹə/ pn
Barbara
cognates and transliterations of female given name

Barbary /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹi/ pn
Barbareskenstaaten Berberei
Mediterranean North Africa

Barbary lion n
Atlaslöwe Berberlöwe Nubischer Löwe
Panthera leo leo

Barbary macaque n
Berberaffe Magot
Macaca sylvanus

Barbary sheep n
Berberschaf Mähnenschaf Mähnenspringer
Ammotragus lervia

Barbie n
Barbie Barbiepuppe
doll

Barents Sea pn
Barentssee
part of the Arctic Ocean

Barnaul pn
Barnaul
city in Russia

Barolo /bəˈɹoʊloʊ/ /bəˈɹəʊləʊ/ n
Barolo
wine made from Nebbiolo grapes

Baroque /bəˈɹoʊk/ /bəˈɹɒk/ adj
Barock- barock
relating or belonging to the Baroque period

Baroque /bəˈɹoʊk/ /bəˈɹɒk/ pn
Barock
period in architecture
period in art
period in music

Baroque guitar n
Barockgitarre
archaic form of guitar from the Baroque era

Baroque period pn
Barockepoche Barockzeit Barockzeitalter
Baroque period

Bartholomew /bɑɹˈtɑləmi/ /bɑɹˈθɑləmju/ /bɑːˈθɒləmjuː/ pn
Bartholomäus
male given name
Bartholomäus Bartolomäus
the Apostle

Bartonian pn
Bartonium

Basel pn
Basel
city in Switzerland

Basel-Country pn
Basel-Landschaft
canton

Basel-Stadt pn
Basel-Stadt
canton

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪəɹ/ pn
Baschkirisch baschkirisch
language

Bashkortostan [baʃˈko̞ː(ɹ)təʉ̯stæn] [bɑʃˈkɔɹtoə̯stɛən] pn
Baschkortostan
federal subject of Russia

Basler n
Basler Baslerin
someone from Basel

Basmachi pn
Basmatschi
a rebel against the Russian or Soviet rule in Central Asia

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ adj
baskisch Baskisch
relative to the Basque people or their language

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ n
Baskisch
language
Baske Baskin
member of a people

Basque Country pn
Baskenland
autonomous community within Spain
geographical region in Spain and France
the region where the Basque language is spoken

Basque Shepherd Dog n
Baskischer Schäferhund
Basque Shepherd Dog

Bastian /ˈbæsti.ən/ pn
Bastian
Cognates to Bastian

Bathonian pn
Bathonium

Bathsheba /bæθˈʃiːbə/ pn
Bathseba Batseba
biblical character

Batman /batˈman/ pn
Batman
the bat-themed hero

Bats pn
Batsische
language

Battenberger n
Battenberger Battenbergerin
someone from Battenberg

Battle of Britain pn
Luftschlacht um England
series of air engagements between the British Royal Air Force and the German Luftwaffe during World War II

Baudelairean /ˌboʊdəˈlɛɹi.ən/ /ˌbəʊd(ə)ˈlɛəɹɪ.ən/ adj
baudelairisch
of or pertaining to Baudelaire or his works

Bauhaus /ˈbaʊhaʊs/ /ˈbaʊˌhaʊs/ pn
Bauhaus
modernist style

Baumgartner pn
Baumgartner
surname

Baumkuchen n
Baumkuchen
a kind of layered cake

Baumler pn
Bäumler

Bautzen [ˈbaʊtsən] pn
Bautzen
city in Germany

Bavaria /bəˈveəɹɪə/ pn
Bayern
state

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ adj
bayerisch bayrisch
of or pertaining to Bavaria

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ n
Bayer Bayerin
person from Bavaria or of Bavarian descent

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ pn
Bairisch baierische Mundart bairische Mundart
German dialect

Bavarian Forest pn
Bayerischer Wald
region of Bavaria

Bavarian mountain hound n
Bayerischer Gebirgsschweißhund
breed of dog

Bay of Bengal pn
Golf von Bengalen
Large bay in the northeastern Indian Ocean

Bay of Biscay pn
Biskaya Golf von Biskaya
gulf

Bay of Mecklenburg pn
Mecklenburger Bucht
bay in the Baltic Sea

Bayer designation n
Bayer-Bezeichnung
stellar designation

Beast pn
Tier
figure in the Book of Revelation

Beatrice /ˈbiː(ə)tɹɪs/ pn
Beatrix
female given name

Beaufort scale pn
Beaufortskala
measure for the intensity of the wind

Bebel /ˈbeɪbəl/ pn
Bebel
A German surname​

Bechuanaland /ˌbɛtʃuˈɑːnəlænd/ pn
Betschuanaland
former name for Botswana

Beelzebub /biːˈɛlzɪbʌb/ pn
Beelzebub
a Semitic deity, another name for the Devil

Beethoven /ˈbeɪˌt(h)əʊvən/ /ˈbeɪˌtoʊvən/ pn
Beethoven
German surname

Beethovenian /ˌbeɪt(h)əʊˈviːnɪən/ /ˌbeɪtoʊˈvini.ən/ adj
beethovenisch
of or pertaining to Ludwig van Beethoven

Beetle n
Käfer
Volkswagen car

Beghard /bəˈɡɑːɹd/ n
Begard Begarde
one of an association of religious laymen

Beguine /beɪˈɡiːn/ n
Begine Beguine

Beijing /beɪˈdʒɪŋ/ /beɪˈʒɪŋ/ pn
Peking Beijing
capital of China

Beirut /beɪˈɹuːt/ pn
Beirut
capital of Lebanon

Beiruti /beɪˈɹuːti/ adj
Beiruter
of or pertaining to Beirut

Beiruti /beɪˈɹuːti/ n
Beiruter Beiruterin
a person from, or an inhabitant of, Beirut

Bel Paese /ˌbɛl pɑˈeɪzi/ /ˌbɛl pɑːˈeɪzeɪ/ n
Bel Paese
mild creamy Italian cheese

Belarus /ˌbəˈlɑɹʌs/ /ˌbɛləˈɹus/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːs/ pn
Weißrussland Belarus
country

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ adj
weißrussisch belarussisch belarusisch weißruthenisch
pertaining to Belarus

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ n
Weißrussisch Belarusisch Weißruthenisch
language
Belarusse Weißrussin Weißrusse Belarussin
person from Belarus or of Belarusian descent

Belfast /ˈbɛl.fæst/ pn
Belfast
capital of Northern Ireland

Belgian /ˈbɛl.dʒən/ [ˈbɛɬ.ɡi.ən] adj
belgisch
of or pertaining to Belgians or Belgian people
of or pertaining to Belgium

Belgian /ˈbɛl.dʒən/ [ˈbɛɬ.ɡi.ən] n
Belgierin Belgier
Belgian, person from Belgium

Belgian Congo pn
Belgisch-Kongo
Belgian colony

Belgian Groenendael n
Belgischer Schäferhund Groenendael
Belgian Groenendael

Belgian Laekenois n
Belgischer Schäferhund Laekenois
Belgian Laekenois

Belgian Limburg pn
Belgisch-Limburg Belgischer-Limburg
the roughly southwestern part of the Benelux region of Limburg

Belgian Malinois n
Belgischer Schäferhund Malinois
Belgian Malinois

Belgian Sheepdog n
Belgischer Schäferhund
Umbrella term for the four Belgian sheepdog variants

Belgian Tervuren n
Belgischer Schäferhund Tervueren
Belgian Tervuren

Belgium /ˈbɛldʒəm/ pn
Belgien
country in Europe

Belgorod pn
Belgorod
a city in Russia

Belgrade /ˈbɛlɡɹeɪd/ pn
Belgrad Weißenburg
capital of Serbia

Belisarius pn
Belisar
a general of the Byzantine Empire

Belize /bəˈliːz/ pn
Belize
country

Belizean adj
belizisch
Pertaining to Belize

Belizean n
Belizer Belizerin
person from Belize

Bellatrix pn
Bellatrix
a blue eruptive variable star

Belle Époque pn
Belle Époque
period of European history

Belmopan pn
Belmopan
Belmopan

Benedict /ˈbɛnədɪkt/ pn
Benedikt
male given name

Benedictine n
Benediktiner
liqueur
Benediktiner Benediktinerin
monk or nun

Benelux pn
Benelux
an economic and customs union made up of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg

Bengal /bɛŋˈɡɑl/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːl/ pn
Bengalen
region in South Asia

Bengal fox n
Bengalfuchs
Vulpes bengalensis

Bengal light n
bengalisches Feuer
bright blue flare

Bengal tiger n
Königstiger Königstigerin
Panthera tigris tigris

Bengali adj
bengalisch Bengali
of or pertaining to Bengal

Bengali n
Bengali Bengalisch Bengalische Sprache
language
Bengale Bengalin
person from Bengal

Benghazi pn
Bengasi
Benghazi, Libya

Benin /bəˈnin/ /bɛˈnɪn/ pn
Benin
country

Beninese adj
beninisch
of, from, or pertaining to Benin

Beninese n
Beniner Beninerin
person

Benjamin /ˈbɛndʒəmɪn/ pn
Benjamin
male given name
the youngest son of Jacob

Berber n
Berber Berberin
Member of northwest African ethnic group

Berber pn
Berber
a group of closely related languages

Berdichev pn
Berditschew Berdytschiw
city in Ukraine

Berengar /ˈbɛɹɪŋɡəɹ/ pn
Berengar
a male given name of historical usage

Bergamasco n
Bergamasker Hirtenhund
Bergamasco Shepherd Dog

Bergen pn
Bergen
city in Norway

Berger pn
Berger
a surname

Bering Sea pn
Beringsee Beringmeer
sea

Bering Strait pn
Beringstraße
strait between Russia and Alaska

Berlin /bə.ˈlɪn/ /ˈbɚ.lɪn/ /ˈbɜː.lɪn/ [bɚ.ˈlɪn] pn
Berlin
capital city of Germany

Berlin Wall pn
Berliner Mauer
wall that parted Berlin

Berliner /bəˈlɪnə/ /bɚˈlɪnɚ/ n
Berliner Berliner Pfannkuchen Pfannkuchen
doughnut
Berliner Berlinerin
native or inhabitant of Berlin

Berlinese /bɜː(ɹ).lɪn.iːz/ n
Berliner
an inhabitant or a resident of the city of Berlin, Germany

Berlusconism n
Berlusconismus
Silvio Berlusconi's policies

Bermuda /bəˈmjuːdə/ /bɚˈmjuːdə/ pn
Bermuda Bermudas
island group

Bermuda Triangle pn
Bermuda-Dreieck Bermudadreieck
area in Atlantic Ocean

Bermudian adj
bermudisch
of, from or pertaining to Bermuda

Bermudian n
Bermuder Bermuderin
person from Bermuda or of Bermudian descent

Bern /bɛ(ɹ)n/ /bɜː(ɹ)n/ pn
Bern Kanton Bern
canton
Bern
city

Bernadette pn
Bernadette
female given name

Bernard /bəɹˈnɑɹd/ /ˈbɜːnəd/ pn
Bernhard
male given name

Bernese /ˌbɜːˈniːz/ adj
aus Bern
of, from, or pertaining to Bern

Bernese Alps pn
Berner Alpen
group of mountain ranges

Bernese Oberland pn
Berner Oberland
area of Switzerland

Bernoulli's principle pn
Bernoulli-Prinzip
principle

Bert /bɜːt/ /bɝt/ pn
Bert
male given name

Bertha /ˈbɜːθə/ /ˈbɝθə/ pn
Bertha
female given name

Bertram /ˈbɜːtɹəm/ pn
Bertram
male given name

Berytian adj
Beryter berytisch
of or pertaining to Berytus

Berytian n
Beryter Beryterin
native or inhabitant of Berytus

Berytus /bəˈɹaɪtəs/ /ˈbɛɹətəs/ pn
Berytus
the ancient city of Beirut

Beskids /ˈbɛskɪdz/ pn
Beskiden
mountain range

Bessarabia pn
Bessarabien
region

Bessel function n
Besselfunktion

Beta Canis Majoris pn
Mirza Mirzam Murzim
star

Beta Lyrae pn
Beta Lyrae Sheliak β Lyrae
binary star system in the constellation Lyra

Betelgeuse /ˈbiːtəldʒuːz/ pn
Beteigeuze
supergiant

Bethe pn
Bethe
German surname

Bethe-Slater curve n
Bethe-Slater-Kurve

Bethesda /bə.θɛz.də/ pn
Bethesda
pool in Jerusalem

Bethlehem /ˈbɛθləhɛm/ pn
Betlehem Bethlehem
City

Bethsaida /ˌbɛθ.ˈseɪ.ɪ.də/ /ˌbɛθ.ˈseɪ.ɪ.ɾə/ pn
Bethsaida
either of two towns

Betti number n
Bettizahl
number that characterises a topological space with respect to a given dimension

Bewick's swan n
Zwergschwan
Bewick's swan

Bhutan /buːˈtɑːn/ pn
Bhutan
Himalayan country

Bhutanese /bu.təˈniːz/ adj
bhutanisch
pertaining to Bhutan

Bhutanese /bu.təˈniːz/ n
Bhutaner Bhutanerin
person from Bhutan

Bible /ˈbaɪbəl/ pn
Bibel
Christian holy book

Biblical Hebrew pn
Bibelhebräisch biblisches Hebräisch
the archaic form of the Hebrew language

Bielefeld pn
Bielefeld
a city in Germany

Big Apple pn
Big Apple
nickname for New York City

Big Bad Wolf /bɪɡ bæd ˈwʊlf/ n
der Böse Wolf
fictional evil wolf

Big Bang pn
Urknall
cosmic event

Big Ben pn
Big Ben
clock tower itself
the hour bell in London

Big Brother pn
Großer Bruder

Big Crunch pn
Big Crunch
hypothetic eventual collapse of the universe

Big Dipper pn
Großer Wagen
bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky

Big Mac /bɪɡ mæk/ n
Big Mac Big Mäc
burger

Bigfoot /ˈbɪɡˌfʊt/ n
Bigfoot
unidentified yeti-like animal

Bircher muesli n
Bircher Müesli
breakfast dish

Birds' Wedding pn
Vogelhochzeit
Sorbian custom

Birmingham /ˈbɜː.mɪŋ.əm/ /ˈbɜː.mɪŋˌhæm/ /ˈbɝ.mɪŋ.əm/ /ˈbɝ.mɪŋˌhæm/ pn
Birmingham
city and borough in England
city in Alabama
city in Michigan

Birobidzhan pn
Birobidschan
city in Russia

Bishkek /bɪʃˈkɛk/ pn
Bischkek
capital of Kyrgyzstan

Bishnupriya Manipuri pn
Bishnupriya Manipuri
language

Bishop of Rome pn
Bischof von Rom
a title of the Pope

Bislama /ˈbɪʃləmɑː/ pn
Bislama Bislamisch
a creole spoken on the South Pacific island-nation of Vanuatu

Bithynia /bɪˈθɪni.ə/ pn
Bithynien
ancient region

Bitola pn
Bitola
city

Black Death pn
schwarzer Tod Beulenpest
14th century pandemic outbreak

Black Forest pn
Schwarzwald
German forest and mountain range

Black Forest gâteau n
Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte
type of gâteau originating in the Black Forest region of Germany

Black Friday pn
Schlussverkauf
sales period involving heavy price reductions

Black Maria /blæk məˈɹaɪə/ n
grüne Minna
a police van for transporting prisoners

Black Sea pn
Schwarzes Meer
an inland sea between southeastern Europe and Asia Minor

Blackbeard pn
Blackbeard
pirate's name

Blagoevgrad pn
Blagoewgrad
town in Bulgaria

Blagoveshchensk pn
Blagoweschtschensk
city in Siberia

Blaise pn
Blasius
male given name

Blanche pn
Bianka Blanka
female given name

Blarney Stone pn
Blarney-Stein
Stone at Blarney Castle

Bloemfontein /ˈbluːmfɒnˌteɪn/ pn
Bloemfontein
city

Blu-ray [ˈbluːˌɹeɪ] n
Blu-ray Blu-ray Disc
format

Blue Banana pn
Blaue Banane
corridor

Bluebeard pn
Blaubart
the famous fairy tale
the title character

Bluetooth /ˈblutuθ/ /ˈbluːtuːθ/ pn
Blauzahn
nickname of a Danish king
Bluetooth
personal area wireless network

Boccaccian /bəˈkɑːt͡ʃiən/ adj
boccaccisch
of or pertaining to Boccaccio or his works

Bochum pn
Bochum
a city in Germany

Body of Christ pn
Leib Christi
a title describing all believers in Jesus
the body of Jesus
the bread of the eucharist

Boeotia /biːˈəʊʃə/ pn
Böotien
a district in Greece

Boeotian /biːˈəʊʃən/ adj
böotisch
pertaining to Boeotia

Boeotian /biːˈəʊʃən/ n
Böotier Böotierin
inhabitant of Boeotia

Boeotian /biːˈəʊʃən/ pn
Böotisch
a dialect of Ancient Greek spoken in Boeotia

Boer /ˈbʊəɹ/ n
Bure Burin
South African of Dutch descent

Bogdania pn
Bogdania Bogdanien
the territory between Transylvania and the Dniester

Bogomil /ˈbɒɡəmɪl/ n
Bogomile Bogomilin
member of a dualist Christian sect

Bogota /ˌboʊɡəˈtɑː/ pn
Bogotá Bogota
capital of Colombia

Bohemia /boʊˈhimiə/ pn
Böhmen Böhmerland
The region of the Czech Republic

Bohemian n
Böhme Böhmin
native or resident of Bohemia

Bohemian earspoon n
Böhmischer Ohrlöffel
weapon

Bohemian waxwing n
Seidenschwanz
Bombycilla garrulus

Bohmian mechanics n
bohmsche Mechanik
interpretation of quantum mechanics

Bokmål n
Bokmål
language

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela pn
Bolivarische Republik Venezuela
official name of Venezuela

Bolivia /boʊˈlɪv.i.ə/ /bəˈlɪv.i.ə/ pn
Bolivien
country in South America

Bolivian /bəˈlɪv.i.ən/ adj
bolivianisch
pertaining to Bolivia

Bolivian /bəˈlɪv.i.ən/ n
Bolivianer Bolivianerin
Bolivian person

Bolivian slaty antshrike n
Bolivien-Tropfenameisenwürger
passerine bird of the antbird family

Bollywood pn
Bollywood
Indian film industry

Bologna /bəˈloʊnjə/ /bəˈlɒnjə/ pn
Bologna
city
province

Bolognese /ˌbɒləˈneɪz/ adj
bolognesisch
of or relating to Bologna

Bolshevik /ˈboʊ̯lʃəvɪk/ /ˈbɒlʃəvɪk/ n
Bolschewik Bolschewikin Bolschewist Bolschewistin
a member of the majority faction of the Russian Social Democratic Party, which seized power in the October Revolution of 1917

Bolshevism /ˈbɑlʃəˌvɪzəm/ /ˈbɒlʃəˌvɪz(ə)m/ n
Bolschewismus
Communist political ideology

Bolzano pn
Bozen
town and capital of Bolzano

Bonaire pn
Bonaire
island

Bonaparte's gull n
Bonapartemöwe
Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonapartism /ˈbəʊnəpɑːtɪzəm/ /ˌboʊnəˈpɑɹ(ˌ)tɪzəm/ n
Bonapartismus Napoleonismus
pratices and ideology of Napoleon Bonaparte

Bonapartist adj
bonapartistisch
relating to Bonapartism

Bonapartist n
Bonapartist Bonapartistin
one attached to Napoleon's policy

Bonaventure pn
Bonaventura
male given name

Bonn pn
Bonn
a city in Germany

Book of Mormon pn
Buch Mormon
one of the sacred works of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Book of the Dead pn
Totenbuch
ancient Egyptian funerary text

Books of Moses pn
Bücher Mose
five books

Boolean /ˈbuli.ən/ /ˈbuːl.i.ən/ adj
boolesch
logic: pertaining to data items that have values “true” and “false”

Boolean /ˈbuli.ən/ /ˈbuːl.i.ən/ n
Boolean boolsche Variable
type of variable

Boolean algebra n
boolesche Algebra
algebraic structure

Boreal n
Boreal

Borgesian adj
borgesianisch
characteristic of Jorge Luis Borges

Borjomi pn
Bordschomi
resort town

Borneo /ˈbo(ː)ɹnioʊ/ /ˈboənioʊ/ /ˈbɔɹnioʊ/ /ˈbɔːni.əʊ/ pn
Borneo
island

Borscht Belt pn
Borschtsch-Gürtel
area in upstate New York, in the Catskills, in which there were once many Jewish camps and resorts

Borussia /boʊˈɹʌʃə/ pn
Borussia

Bose-Einstein condensate n
Bose-Einstein-Kondensat
gaseous superfluid

Bosnia /ˈbɑz.ni.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə/ pn
Bosnien
short for 'Bosnia and Herzegovina'
northern part of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a geographic and historical entity

Bosnia and Herzegovina /ˈbɒzni.ə ænd hɜɹtsɨˈɡoʊvɨnə/ /ˈbɒzni.ə ænd ˌhɜɹtsɨɡoʊˈviːnə/ /ˈbɒzni.ə ənd hɜɹtsɨˈɡoʊvɨnə/ /ˈbɒzni.ə ənd ˌhɜɹtsɨɡoʊˈviːnə/ pn
Bosnien und Herzegowina
country on the Balkan peninsula

Bosniak n
Bosniak
a person with ties to Bosnia, traditional adherence to Islam, and common culture and language
person belonging to autochthonous South Slavic people

Bosnian /ˈbɑːzni.ən/ /ˈbɒzni.ən/ adj
bosnisch
of or pertaining to Bosnia

Bosnian /ˈbɑːzni.ən/ /ˈbɒzni.ən/ n
Bosnier Bosnierin
the people
Bosnisch bosnisch
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian

Bosphorus /ˈbɑs.fɚ.əs/ /ˈbɒs.fəɹ.əs/ pn
Bosporus
a strait that passes through Istanbul

Boston /ˈbɑstən/ /ˈbɒstən/ /ˈbɔstən/ pn
Boston
city in Massachusetts

Boston lettuce n
Buttersalat
variety of soft lettuce

Botswana /bɑːtˈswɑːnə/ /bɒtˈswɑːnə/ pn
Botsuana
Republic of Botswana

Botswanan adj
botsuanisch botswanisch
pertaining to Botswana

Botswanan n
Botsuanerin Botsuaner Botswaner Botswanerin
person from Botswana

Bouvet Island pn
Bouvet-Insel Bouvetinsel
uninhabited volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean

Bowden cable n
Bowdenzug
cable used to transmit force by the movement of an inner cable

Boxing Day /ˈbɑːksɪŋ deɪ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ deɪ/ n
Zweiter Weihnachtstag
Boxing Day

Boy Scout n
Boy Scout
male member of the Scout Movement

Boötes /boʊˈoʊtiːz/ pn
Bärenhüter
a constellation

Brabant /ˈbɹæbənt/ pn
Brabant
former province of central Belgium
historical region

Brandenburg pn
Brandenburg Brandenburg an der Havel Stadt Brandenburg
city
Brandenburg Provinz Brandenburg
province
Brandenburg Land Brandenburg
state

Brandenburg Gate pn
Brandenburger Tor
18th-century neoclassical monument in Berlin

Brasília /bɹɑˈsiːli.ə/ pn
Brasília
The capital of Brazil

Bratislava /ˌbɹætɨˈslɑːvə/ pn
Pressburg Bratislava Preßburg
The capital of Slovakia

Brazil /bɹəˈzɪl/ pn
Brasilien
Portuguese-speaking country in South America

Brazilian /bɹəˈzɪlɪən/ adj
brasilianisch
pertaining to Brazil

Brazilian /bɹəˈzɪlɪən/ n
Brasilianer Brasilianerin
person from Brazil

Brașov pn
Brașov Kronstadt
city in Romania

Bremen /ˈbɹeɪmən/ pn
Bremen
city
state

Breton /ˈbɹɛtən/ adj
bretonisch Bretonisch
pertaining to Brittany

Breton /ˈbɹɛtən/ n
Bretone Bretonin
person from Brittany
Bretonisch bretonisch
the language

Brexit /ˈbɹɛɡzɪt/ pn
Brexit
withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU

Brezhnev pn
Breschnew
surname

Bridget /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪt/ pn
Brigitte
female given name

Bridgetown /ˈbɹɪdʒˌtaʊn/ pn
Bridgetown
capital of Barbados

Brisbane /ˈbɹɪzbən/ pn
Brisbane
Capital of Queensland, Australia

Bristolian /bɹɪsˈtəʊ.li.ən/ adj
Bristolisch bristolisch
of, from, or relating to Bristol

Britain /ˈbɹɪ.tn̩/ /ˈbɹɪ.tən/ pn
Britannien
island

British /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪ.ʔɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪɾ.ɪʃ] adj
britisch
colloquial: of the UK
britisch großbritannisch
of Britain

British /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪ.ʔɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪɾ.ɪʃ] pn
Brite Britin Briten
citizens or inhabitants of Britain
the citizens or inhabitants of the UK
Britisches Englisch
the British English language

British Columbia /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ kə.ˈlʌm.bi.ə/ pn
Britisch-Kolumbien
province of Canada

British Empire pn
Britisches Weltreich
empire

British English n
Britisches Englisch britisches Englisch
English language as in Britain, especially in England

British Indian Ocean Territory pn
Britisches Territorium im Indischen Ozean
UK overseas territory

British Isles /ˌbɹɪ.tɪʃ ˈaɪlz/ pn
Britische Inseln
group of islands

British Shorthair n
Britisch Kurzhaar
breed of cat

British Virgin Islands pn
Britische Jungferninseln
British overseas territory

British overseas territory n
britisches Überseegebiet
Any of about 14 territories which are not part of the United Kingdom but come under its sovereignty

Briton /ˈbɹɪtən/ n
Britannier
a Celtic inhabitant of southern Britain at the time of the Roman conquest
Brite Britin
inhabitant of Great Britain

Brittany /ˈbɹɪtəni/ pn
Bretonischer Spaniel
dog breed
Bretagne Kleinbritannien
region of North West France

Brno pn
Brno Brünn
city in Czech Republic

Bronze Age pn
Bronzezeit
archaeology

Brown pn
Braun Braune Bruhn Brun Brune
surname meaning "brown", or indicating a dark complexion

Brownian motion n
brownsche Bewegung
random motion of particles suspended in a fluid

Brownshirt n
Braunhemd
a uniformed member of the Nazi party

Bruges /bɹuːʒ/ pn
Brügge
city in Belgium

Brumaire /bɹuːˈmɛː/ /bɹʊˈmɛəɹ/ pn
Brumaire Nebelmonat
the second month of the French Republican Calendar

Brunei /bɹuːˈnaɪ/ pn
Brunei Darussalam Brunei
a country in Southeast Asia

Bruneian adj
bruneiisch
pertaining to Brunei

Bruneian n
Bruneier Bruneierin
person from Brunei

Bruno /ˈbɹunoʊ/ pn
Bruno
male given name
surname

Brunstatt pn
Brunstatt
commune in Alsace

Brunswick pn
Braunschweig
Braunschweig, Germany

Brusselian adj
Brüsseler
of, from, or pertaining to, Brussels

Brusselian n
Brüsseler Brüsselerin Brüssler Brüsslerin
someone from Brussels

Brussels /ˈbɹʌsəlz/ pn
Brüssel
capital of Belgium

Brussels griffon n
Brüsseler Griffon
dog breed

Brussels sprout n
Rosenkohl Sprossen
vegetable

Brutalism n
Brutalismus
style of modernist architecture

Brutus /ˈbɹutəs/ pn
Brutus
Roman cognomen

Bryansk pn
Brjansk
city in Russia

Bryce pn
Brictius Briktius Brixius
given name
Bryce
surname

Brythonic /bɹɪˈθɒnɪk/ adj
britannisch
of or relating to the Brythonic language subgroup

Bucharest /ˌbuːkəˈɹɛst/ pn
Bukarest
The capital of Romania

Buckingham Palace pn
Buckingham Palace
the official London residence of the British monarch

Budapest /ˈbuːdəpɛst/ pn
Budapest
the capital city of Hungary

Budapestian adj
Budapester
of, from or pertaining to Budapest

Budapestian n
Budapester Budapesterin
someone from Budapest

Buddha /buːdə/ /bʊdə/ /bʊdːʰə/ pn
Buddha
spiritual and philosophical teacher

Buddhism /ˈbu.dɪ.zəm/ n
Buddhismus
religion and philosophy

Buddhist /ˈbudɪst/ adj
buddhistisch
of, relating to, or practicing Buddhism

Buddhist /ˈbudɪst/ n
Buddhist Buddhistin Buddhistentum
practitioner of Buddhism

Buddhistic adj
buddhistisch
of, relating to Buddhism

Buenos Aires /ˌbweɪnoʊs ˈaɪɹeɪs/ pn
Buenos Aires
capital of Argentina

Buffalo pn
Buffalo
a city in New York State

Bukhara /buˈkɑːɹə/ pn
Buchara
city in Uzbekistan

Bukovina pn
Buchenland Bukowina
Bukovina or Bucovina

Bukvitsa n
Bukwitza
an adaptation of Slavonic alphabet

Bulgaria /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ə/ /bʌlˈɡɛɹ.i.ə/ pn
Bulgarien
country

Bulgarian /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ adj
bulgarisch Bulgarisch
relating to Bulgaria, its people or the Bulgarian language

Bulgarian /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ n
Bulgarisch bulgarisch
language
Bulgare Bulgarin
native of Bulgaria

Bullmastiff /ˈbʊlˌmæstɪf/ n
Bullmastiff
breed of dog

Bundesrat pn
Bundesrat
federal council of Germany

Bundestag pn
Bundestag
federal parliament of Germany

Bunsen burner n
Bunsenbrenner
small laboratory gas burner

Burdigalian pn
Burdigalium

Burgas pn
Burgas
city in Bulgaria

Burgenland /ˈbɜː(ɹ)ɡənlænd/ pn
Burgenland
the easternmost federal state of Austria

Burgher n
Burgher
member of Sri Lankan ethnic group

Burgundian /bɜːɹˈɡʌndɪən/ /bɜːˈɡʌndɪən/ adj
burgundisch
pertaining to Burgundy, its people or its language

Burgundian /bɜːɹˈɡʌndɪən/ /bɜːˈɡʌndɪən/ n
Burgunder Burgunderin
а member of the Burgundians, an East Germanic tribe

Burgundian /bɜːɹˈɡʌndɪən/ /bɜːˈɡʌndɪən/ pn
Burgundisch
the old Burgundian language

Burgundy /ˈbɜːɡəndi/ /ˈbɝːɡəndi/ n
Burgunder
wine

Burgundy /ˈbɜːɡəndi/ /ˈbɝːɡəndi/ pn
Burgund
region

Burkina Faso /bəː(ɹ)ˈkiːnə ˈfɑsoʊ/ pn
Burkina Faso
country

Burkinabe adj
burkinabè burkinisch
from Burkina Faso

Burkinabe n
Burkinabé Burkiner Burkinerin
person from Burkina Faso

Burma /ˈbɜːmə/ /ˈbɝmə/ pn
Birma
Southeast Asian country (former name)

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ adj
birmanisch burmesisch myanmarisch
Of or relating to Burma

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ n
Birmane Birmanin Myanmare Myanmarin
a person from Myanmar or of Burmese descent

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ pn
Birmanisch Burmesisch
language

Burundi /bʊˈɹʊndi/ pn
Burundi
a country in Eastern Africa

Burundian adj
burundisch
pertaining to Burundi

Burundian n
Burundier Burundierin
person from Burundi

Buryatia pn
Burjatien
Buryatia, Russia

Busan pn
Busan
Busan, South Korea

Bushism pn
Bushism
political philosophy

Butten pn
Bütten
A commune in the Bas-Rhin department

Byblos pn
Byblos
port city in Lebanon

Bydgoszcz pn
Bromberg Bydgoszcz
a city in Poland

Byelorussian SSR /ˌbjɛləˈrʌʃən/ pn
Weißrussische SSR
Soviet republic

Byzantine /bɪˈzæntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntiːn/ adj
byzantinisch
of or pertaining to Byzantium
overly complex or intricate
of a devious usually stealthy manner

Byzantine /bɪˈzæntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntiːn/ n
Byzantiner Byzantinerin
native of Byzantine Empire

Byzantine Empire /ˈbɪzəntiːn ˈɛmpaɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Byzantinisches Reich Byzanz Oströmisches Reich
Greek-speaking empire in the Eastern Mediterranean region

Byzantine Greek n
Mittelgriechisch byzantinisches Griechisch
the continuum of forms of the Greek language as written and spoken during the time of the Byzantine Empire

Byzantine fault tolerance n
byzantinische Fehlertoleranz

Byzantium /bɪˈzænti.əm/ pn
Byzantion
ancient Greek city

Béarn pn
Béarn
former viscounty

Będzin pn
Bendzin
the town Będzin
Louisenhöhe
the village Będzin

C major n
C-Dur
the major key with C as its tonic
the major chord with a root of C

C minor n
c-Moll
the minor chord with a root of C
the minor key with C as its tonic

C++ pn
C++
C++

C-pop n
C-Pop
Chinese pop music

C-sharp n
Cis
C♯ - a musical note

C-sharp major n
Cis-Dur
major key

C-sharp minor n
cis-Moll
minor key

CAPTCHA /ˈkæp.t͡ʃə/ n
CAPTCHA Captcha
computerized test

CCTV n
Videoüberwachungsanlage
closed circuit television

CD /ˌsiːˈdiː/ n
CD
abbreviation of compact disc

CD burner n
CD-Brenner
CD burner

CD player n
CD-Spieler
CD player

CE pn
n. Chr. n. Chr. G. n. Chr. Geb. n. d. Z. n. u. Z. u. Z.
Common/Current/Christian Era

CFP franc n
CFP-Franc
currency

CIS pn
GUS
Commonwealth of Independent States

CJD n
CJK
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

CNS n
ZNS
central nervous system

COPD n
COPD
disease

Caelum pn
Grabstichel
constellation

Caesar /ˈkaɪzə(ɹ)/ /ˈkaɪzɚ/ /ˈsiːzə(ɹ)/ pn
Caesar Cäsar Kaiser Zäsar
ancient Roman family name

Caesar salad n
Caesar Salad
Caesar salad

Caesarea /ˌsiːzəˈɹiːə/ pn
Caesarea
any of the places called Caesarea

Caesarean section n
Kaiserschnitt
incision in the womb

Cain /keɪn/ pn
Kain
son of Adam and Eve

Cairo /kɛɹoʊ/ /ˈkaɪɹoʊ/ pn
Kairo
capital of Egypt

Cajetan pn
Kajetan
male given name

Calabria /kəˈleɪbɹiːə/ pn
Kalabrien
region of Italy

Calabrian /kəˈleɪbɹiːən/ adj
kalabrisch
from Calabria

Calabrian /kəˈleɪbɹiːən/ n
Kalabrier Kalabrierin
inhabitant of Calabria

Calabrian /kəˈleɪbɹiːən/ pn
Kalabrisch
language

Calayan rail n
Calayan-Ralle
Gallirallus calayanensis

Calcutta /kælˈkʌtə/ pn
Kalkutta
former name of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal

Caldonazzo pn
Gallnötsch

Caleb /ˈkeɪləb/ pn
Kaleb
biblical character

Caledonian /ˌkæləˈdoʊni.ən/ /ˌkæləˈdəʊni.ən/ n
Kaledonier
inhabitant of Caledonia

Calgary /ˈkæl.ɡɹi/ pn
Calgary
city

California /ˌkæl.ɪ.ˈfɔɹ.njə/ pn
Kalifornien
US state

California Condor n
kalifornischer Kondor
California Condor

California hazelnut n
Schnabelnuss
Corylus cornuta

California quail n
Schopfwachtel
quail

Californian adj
kalifornisch
of or relating to California

Californian n
Kalifornier Kalifornierin
an inhabitant of California

Calliope /kə.ˈlaɪ.ə.pi/ pn
Kalliope
the Muse of eloquence and epic

Callisto pn
Callisto Kallisto
in Greek mythology
Callisto
satellite of Jupiter

Callovian pn
Callovium

Calvinism n
Calvinismus Kalvinismus
Christian religious tradition

Calvinist /ˈkælvənɪst/ adj
calvinistisch kalvinistisch
of or pertaining to Calvinism, a Calvinist or Calvinists

Calvinist /ˈkælvənɪst/ n
Calvinist Kalvinist Calvinistin Kalvinistin
follower

Calvinistical adj
calvinistisch kalvinistisch
of or pertaining to Calvinism

Cambodia [kæmˈboʊdi.ə] pn
Kambodscha
country in Southeast Asia

Cambodian adj
kambodschanisch
of, from, or pertaining to Cambodia, the Cambodian people, or the Khmer language

Cambodian n
Kambodschaner Kambodschanerin
a person from Cambodia or of Cambodian descent

Cambrian /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/ adj
kambrisch
of or pertaining to the Cambrian geologic period

Cambrian /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/ pn
Kambrium
the Cambrian geologic period

Cambrian explosion /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ pn
kambrische Artenexplosion kambrische Explosion kambrische Radiation
the rapid appearance, around 541 million years ago, of most major animal phyla

CamelCase n
Binnenmajuskel Binnenversal Binnenversalie
camel case

Camelopardalis pn
Giraffe Kamelopard
constellation

Cameroon /kæməˈɹuːn/ pn
Kamerun
country in Central Africa

Cameroonian adj
kamerunisch
pertaining to Cameroon

Cameroonian n
Kameruner Kamerunerin
person from Cameroon

Camorra /kəˈmɒɹə/ /kəˈmɔɹə/ pn
Camorra Kamorra
crime organization from Naples

Campania pn
Kampanien
region of Italy

Campidanese Sardinian pn
Campidanesisch
the language

Cana /ˈkeɪnə/ pn
Kana
the site where Jesus miraculously turned water into wine

Canaan Dog n
Kanaanhund
Canaan Dog

Canada /ˈkænədə/ [kʰɛənədə] pn
Kanada
country in North America

Canada goose n
Kanadagans
Branta canadensis

Canada lynx n
kanadische Luchs
Lynx canadensis

Canadian /kəˈneɪdiən/ adj
kanadisch
of or pertaining to Canada
kanadisch kanadisch-englisch kanadischenglisch
of or pertaining to Canadian (the language), Canadian English

Canadian /kəˈneɪdiən/ n
Kanadier Kanadierin
person from Canada

Canadian /kəˈneɪdiən/ pn
Kanadisch kanadisches Englisch
Canadian English

Canadian dollar n
kanadischer Dollar
official currency of Canada

Canadian football n
Canadian Football
sport

Canadian hemlock n
Kanadische Hemlocktanne Kanadische Schierlingstanne
Tsuga canadensis

Canadianism n
Kanadismus
word or phrase originated in Canada or with special meaning in Canada

Canadianization n
Kanadisierung
the process of making or becoming Canadian or more Canadian

Canadianize /kəˈneɪdi.ənaɪz/ v
kanadisieren
to make Canadian

Canal Zone pn
Kanalzone
Panama Canal Zone

Canarian adj
kanarisch

Canary Islands pn
Kanarische Inseln Glückliche Inseln hinter dem Winde Kanaren
an archipelago off the coast of north-western Africa

Canberra /ˈkænbɹə/ /ˈkænˌbɛɹə/ pn
Canberra
Capital of Australia

Cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ pn
Krebs
constellation
astrological sign

Candlemas /ˈkæn.dəl.məs/ n
Lichtmess
Christian feast

Cane Corso n
Italienischer Corso-Hund
dog breed

Canes Venatici pn
Jagdhunde
constellation

Canis Major pn
Großer Hund
winter constellation of the northern sky

Canis Minor pn
Kleiner Hund
small winter constellation of the northern sky

Cannae /ˈkæniː/ pn
Cannae Kannä
village

Cannizzaro reaction n
Cannizzaro-Reaktion
reaction

Cantabria pn
Kantabrien
autonomous community

Cantabrian adj
kantabrisch
pertaining to Cantabria

Cantabrian pn
Kantabrisch
language

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniːz/ adj
kantonesisch Kantonesisch
relating to Canton
relating to the Cantonese language
relating to the Cantonese people

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniːz/ n
Kantonesisch kantonesisch
language
Kantonese Kantonesin
person from Canton

Cantopop n
Cantopop
Cantonese pop music

Canute pn
Knut
Male given name

Cape Horn pn
Kap Hoorn
southernmost headland of Tierra del Fuego

Cape Town pn
Kapstadt
legislative capital of South Africa

Cape Verde /keɪpˈvɝd/ pn
Kap Verde
country in Western Africa

Cape Verdean adj
kapverdisch
of, from, or pertaining to Cape Verde, its people or their language

Cape Verdean n
Kap-Verdier Kap-Verdierin
a person from Cape Verde or of Cape Verdean descent

Cape lion n
Kaplöwe
Panthera leo melanochaita

Cape of Good Hope pn
Kap der Guten Hoffnung
a cape in southwestern South Africa

Cape teal n
Kapente
Anas capensis

Capella pn
Capella
the brightest star in the constellation Auriga

Capellen pn
Kapellen
canton

Capernaum pn
Kafarnaum Kapernaum
The biblical town

Capeverdean Crioulo pn
kapverdisches Kreol
creole language spoken in Cape Verde

Capitanian pn
Capitanium
subdivision of the Permian

Capitol pn
Kapitol
legislative building in Washington, D.C.

Capitol Hill pn
Capitol Hill Kapitol
the hill in Washington, DC

Cappadocia [kæpəˈdoʊʃə] pn
Kappadokien
ancient region

Cappadocian adj
kappadokisch
of or pertaining to Cappadocia

Capricorn /ˈkæpɹɪkɔːn/ /ˈkæpɹɪkɔːɹn/ pn
Steinbock
astrological sign

Capricornus /ˌkæpɹɪˈkɔːnəs/ /ˌkæpɹɪˈkɔːɹnəs/ pn
Steinbock
constellation

Captain Obvious /ˌkæptən ˈɑbviəs/ /ˌkæptɪn ˈɒbviəs/ n
Kapitän Offensichtlich
someone who makes superfluous statements

Capuchin n
Kapuziner
a member of the Roman Catholic order

Caracalla /ˌkærəˈkælə/ pn
Caracalla
emperor

Caracas pn
Caracas
capital of Venezuela

Carboniferous adj
karbonische
relating to the geologic period

Carboniferous pn
Karbon
the geologic period

Cardiff /ˈkɑɹdɪf/ /ˈkɑːdɪf/ pn
Cardiff
The capital city of Wales

Care Bears n
Glücksbärchis
Fictional cartoon bears

Caria pn
Karien
a historical region in the southwest corner of Asia Minor

Carian /ˈkɛːɹɪən/ adj
karisch
of, or relating to Caria

Carian /ˈkɛːɹɪən/ n
Karer Karerin
native or inhabitant of ancient Caria

Carian /ˈkɛːɹɪən/ pn
Karisch
language

Caribbean /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːɪn/ adj
karibisch
Pertaining to the sea and region bounded by the American continent and the West Indies

Caribbean /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːɪn/ pn
Karibik
countries
sea

Caribbean Sea pn
Karibisches Meer Karibik
a tropical sea in the Western Hemisphere

Carina pn
Schiffskiel
constellation

Carinthia /kəˈrɪnθiə/ pn
Kärnten
state of Austria

Carinthian /kəˈrɪnθiən/ adj
kärntnerisch

Caro-Kann Defence n
Caro-Kann-Verteidigung
chess opening

Caroline /ˈkæ.ɹəˌlaɪn/ /ˈkɛɹ.əˌlaɪn/ pn
Caroline
female given name

Caroline Islands pn
Karolinen
an archipelago off the coast of New Guinea

Carp's tit n
Carp-Rußmeise Carpmeise Carprußmeise Rüppellmeise
Melaniparus carpi

Carpathians pn
Karpaten
mountainous system in Central Europe

Carpatho-Ukraine pn
Karpatenukraine Karpato-Ukraine
former region of Czechoslovakia

Cartesian /kɑɹˈti.ʒən/ /kɑːɹ ˈtiːziən/ adj
cartesianisch cartesisch kartesianisch kartesisch
of or pertaining to Descartes

Cartesian product n
Kreuzprodukt kartesisches Produkt
set of possible pairs

Carthage /ˈkɑɹθɪdʒ/ /ˈkɑːθɪdʒ/ pn
Karthago
ancient city in North Africa

Carthaginian adj
karthagisch punisch
of or pertaining to Carthage

Carthaginian n
Karthager Karthagerin
person from Carthage

Casablanca /kæsəˈblæŋkə/ pn
Casablanca
city

Casanova /ˌkæsəˈnoʊvə/ /ˌkæsəˈnəʊvə/ n
Frauenschwarm Herzensbrecher
man considered romantic and gallant
Casanova Frauenheld Frauenverführer Weiberheld
promiscuous, philandering man

Casimir /ˈkæzɪmɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Casimir Kasimir
male given name

Caspar pn
Caspar Kaspar
male given name
Caspar
one of the Magi

Caspian /ˈkæspi.ən/ adj
kaspisch
Of or pertaining to Caspian Sea or the region around it.

Caspian Sea /ˈkæspi.ən siː/ pn
Kaspisches Meer
landlocked sea

Caspian gull n
Steppenmöwe Gelbfußsilbermöwe Kaliforniermöwe Weißkopfmöwe
Larus cachinnans

Caspian tit n
Bergmeise Irantrauermeise
Poecile hyrcanus

Cassiopeia /ˌkæsi.əˈpiːə/ pn
Cassiopeia
constellation
mythical wife of Cepheus

Castelnau's antshrike n
Flussufer-Ameisenwürger
passerine bird of the antbird family

Castile /kəsˈtiːl/ pn
Kastilien
medieval Iberian kingdom

Castile and León pn
Kastilien und León
autonomous community of Spain

Castile soap n
Kastilien Seife
type of soap

Castile-La Mancha pn
Kastilien-La Mancha
autonomous community

Castilian n
Kastilianer
native of Castile

Castilian pn
Kastilisch
language

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ adj
katalanisch Katalanisch
Of or pertaining to Catalonia

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ n
Katalane Katalanin
person from Catalonia

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ pn
Katalanisch
language of Catalonia

Catalanness n
Katalanischkeit
identification or conformity with Catalan values and customs

Catalonia /ˌkæt.əˈləʊn.i.ə/ pn
Katalonien
autonomous community in Spain

Catania pn
Catania
capital of Catania
province of Sicily

Catch-22 n
Dilemma Sackgasse Teufelskreis Zwickmühle ausweglose Situation
difficult situation

Cathar /ˈkæθɑɹ/ n
Katharer Katharerin
a member of Christian sect

Catherine /ˈkæθ(ə)ɹɪn/ pn
Katharina
female given name

Catholic /ˈkæθəlɪk/ adj
katholisch Katholik
of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from the Orthodox church
of the Roman Catholic church

Catholic /ˈkæθəlɪk/ n
Katholik Katholikin
member of a Catholic church

Catholic Church n
Katholische Kirche
24 particular churches in full communion with the Pope as the Bishop of Rome

Catholicism /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzm/ n
Katholizismus
faiths, practices and doctrines of a Catholic Church

Catholicize v
katholisch werden zum Katholizismus konvertieren
become Catholic
katholisch machen katholisieren
make Catholic

Caucasian [kɔːˈkeɪʒən] adj
kaukasisch
pertaining to the Caucasus region or people

Caucasian [kɔːˈkeɪʒən] n
Europide Weiße Weißer
member of Caucasian race
Kaukasier Kaukasierin
native of the Caucasus region

Caucasian shepherd n
Kaukasischer Schäferhund

Caucasian zelkova n
Kaukasische Zelkove
species of tree

Caucasoid adj
kaukasoid

Caucasoid n
Europide Europider Kaukasier
a person with Caucasoid characteristics

Caucasology n
Kaukasiologie
the historical, linguistic or geopolitical studies of Caucasus region

Caucasus /ˈkɔːkəsəs/ pn
Kaukasus
geographic region

Cavan /ˈkævn̩/ pn
Cavan
county in the Republic of Ireland
town in County Cavan

Cayenne /kaɪˈɛn/ pn
Cayenne
capital of French Guiana

Cayman Islands pn
Kaimaninseln
British territory in the Caribbean

Caymanian adj
der Kaimaninseln
of the Cayman Islands

Caymanian n
der Kaimaninseln
person from the Cayman Islands

Cebu pn
Cebu Zebu
island in central Philippines

Cebuano n
Cebuano
language

Cecilia /sɛˈsiːli.ə/ pn
Cäcilie
female given name

Cecina pn
Cecina
town in the province of Livorno

Celine pn
Celina Celine
female given name

Celsius /ˈsɛlsiːəs/ adj
Celsius
related to a metric scale of temperature

Celt /kɛlt/ pn
Kelte
ancient

Celtiberian /ˌkɛlt.ɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ n
Keltiberer Keltibererin
person

Celtiberian /ˌkɛlt.ɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ pn
Keltiberisch
language

Celtic /ˈkɛltɪk/ adj
keltisch
of the Celts; of the style of the Celts

Celtic /ˈkɛltɪk/ pn
Keltisch keltisch
branch of languages

Celtic studies n
Keltistik Keltologie
academic discipline

Cenomanian pn
Cenomanium

Cenozoic /ˌkeɪnəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌkɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ pn
Känozoikum
geological epoch

Centaur n
Zentaur
Greek mythology

Centaurus pn
Zentaur
spring constellation of the northern sky

Central Africa pn
Zentralafrika
region

Central African adj
zentralafrikanisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Central Africa or the Central African people

Central African n
Zentralafrikaner Zentralafrikanerin
A person from Central Africa or of Central African descent

Central African Republic pn
Zentralafrikanische Republik
country in Central Africa

Central America pn
Mittelamerika Zentralamerika
part of North America

Central Asia pn
Zentralasien Mittelasien
smaller area of Central Asia

Central Asian Ovcharka n
Mittelasiatischer Schäferhund
dog breed

Central Europe /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈjʊəɹəp/ /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈjʊɹəp/ pn
Mitteleuropa Zentraleuropa
geographical region in the center of Europe

Central European adj
zentraleuropäisch mitteleuropäisch
Central European

Central German adj
mitteldeutsch

Central German n
Mitteldeutsch

Central Germany pn
Mitteldeutschland
region in Germany

Centre pn
Centre
region

Cephas pn
Kephas
male given name

Cepheus /ˈsiːfi.əs/ pn
Kepheus
constellation
mythical husband of Cassiopeia

Cerberus /ˈsɝbəɹəs/ pn
Zerberus
mythological three-headed dog

Ceres /ˈsɪəɹiːz/ pn
Ceres Zeres
Roman goddess
Ceres
dwarf planet

Cetus pn
Walfisch
winter constellation of the northern sky

Ceylon /seɪˈlɑn/ /sɪˈlɒn/ pn
Ceylan Ceylon Zeylon

Chach pn
Tschatsch
former name of Tashkent

Chad /tʃæd/ pn
Tschad
country

Chadian adj
tschadisch
pertaining to Chad

Chadian n
Tschader Tschaderin
person from Chad

Chagatai pn
Tshagatai
second son of Genghis Khan

Chalcedon /ˈkælsɪdɑːn/ /ˈkælsɪdɒn/ pn
Chalkedon
town in Asia Minor

Chaldean Catholic Church pn
chaldäisch-katholische Kirche
an Eastern Catholic particular church

Challenger Deep pn
Challengertief
deepest point in the world

Cham /tʃæm/ pn
Cham
town in Germany
town in Switzerland

Chamaeleon pn
Chamäleon
small circumpolar constellation of the southern sky

Champagne n
Champagne
region of France

Champagne-Ardenne pn
Champagne-Ardenne
region

Champions League pn
Champions League Championsleague
the highest-level European club football tournament

Chancellor of the Exchequer pn
Schatzkanzler
minister responsible for governmental finances and treasury

Changhsingian pn
Changhsingium

Channel Islands pn
Kanalinseln
group of islands in the English Channel

Channel Tunnel pn
Eurotunnel
man-made tunnel

Chapman's antshrike n
Fahlflanken-Ameisenwürger
bird

Chardonnay /ˌʃɑː(ɹ)dəˈneɪ/ n
Chardonnay
wine

Charlemagne /ˈʃɑɹlɨmeɪn/ pn
Karl der Große
king of the Franks

Charleroi pn
Charleroi
city

Charles /tʃɑɹlz/ /tʃɑːlz/ pn
Karl
given name

Charles's law /ˌtʃɑːlz ˈlɔː/ pn
Charlessches Gesetz Gay-Lussacsches Gesetz Gesetz von Charles erste Gesetz von Gay-Lussac
physical law stating the density of an ideal gas is inversely proportional to its temperature at constant pressure

Charlotte /ˈʃaɹlət/ /ˈʃaːlət/ /ˈʃɑɹlət/ /ˈʃɑːlət/ pn
Charlotte
female given name

Charon /ˈkɛəɹɒn/ /ˈkɛəɹən/ pn
Charon
a moon of Pluto

Chartism pn
Chartismus
a movement for political and social reform in the United Kingdom during the mid-19th century

Charybdis /kəˈɹɪbdɪs/ pn
Charybdis
Greek mythological monster

Chattian pn
Chattium
a subdivision of the Oligocene epoch

Cheboksary /ˌt͡ʃɛbɒkˈsæɹiː/ pn
Tscheboksary
city

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ adj
tschetschenisch Tschetschenisch
of or relating to the Chechen people

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ n
Tschetschene Tschetschenin
A member of the Chechen people

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ pn
Tschetschenisch
language

Chechens pn
Tschetschenen
ethnic group

Chechnya /ˈtʃɛtʃ.ni.ə/ pn
Tschetschenien
republic of Russia

Cheddar /ˈtʃɛdɑːɹ/ /ˈtʃɛdə/ /ˈtʃɛdɚ/ pn
Cheddar
A village in Somerset, England

Cheddar cheese n
Cheddar Cheddarkäse
cheese

Chekist n
Tschekist
member of the Cheka

Chelyabinsk /tʃɛlˈjæbɪnsk/ pn
Tscheljabinsk
city

Chemnitz /ˈkɛmnɪts/ pn
Chemnitz
city in Saxony

Chennai /ˈtʃɛnaɪ/ pn
Chennai
state capital of Tamil Nadu, India

Cheops /ˈkiɑːps/ /ˈkiːɒps/ pn
Cheops
pharaoh

Cherkessk pn
Tscherkessk
city in Russia

Chernivtsi pn
Czernowitz Tschernowitz
city

Chernobyl /tʃə(ː)ˈnɒbəl/ /tʃɚˈnoʊbəl/ n
Tschernobyl Tschornobyl
city in Ukraine

Cherokee /ˈt͡ʃɛ.ɹə.ˌkiː/ n
Tscherokese
individual member of this people

Cherokee /ˈt͡ʃɛ.ɹə.ˌkiː/ pn
Tscherokesen
indigenous North American people
Cherokee Tscherokesisch
language

Cherusci n
Cherusker
Germanic tribe

Cheshire cat /ˌtʃɛʃə ˈkat/ /ˌtʃɛʃɚ ˈkæt/ pn
Cheshire-Katze Edamer-Katze Grinsekatze
fictional grinning cat

Cheshire cheese n
Cheshire Chester Chesterkäse Chester-Käse
type of cheese

Chester /ˈtʃɛs.tə/ /ˈtʃɛs.tɚ/ pn
Chester
town in England

Cheyenne /ʃaɪˈæn/ pn
Cheyenne
city in Wyoming

Chianti /kiˈɑnti/ /kɪˈantɪ/ n
Chianti
Tuscan red wine

Chicago /ʃəˈkɑː.ɡo/ /ʃɪˈkɑ.ɡo/ pn
Chicago Chikago
large US city

Chickasaw /ˈtʃɪkəsɔː/ n
Chickasaw
member of the tribe

Chickasaw /ˈtʃɪkəsɔː/ pn
Chickasaw
the language

Chiers /ʃiˈɛə(r)/ pn
Korn
river

Chihuahua /tʃɪˈwaʊ(w).ə/ /tʃɪˈwɑːwɑː/ n
Chihuahua
breed of dog

Chile /ˈt͡ʃileɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃiː.leɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃɪl.i/ pn
Chile
country in South America

Chile saltpetre n
Chilesalpeter

Chilean /ˈtʃɪli.ən/ adj
chilenisch
pertaining to Chile
pertaining to a Chilean person or Chileans

Chilean /ˈtʃɪli.ən/ n
Chilene Chilenin
person from Chile

Chilean eagle n
Aguja Blaubussard
the black-chested buzzard eagle, Geranoaetus melanoleucus

Chilean flamingo n
Chileflamingo
a species of flamingo, Phoenicopterus chilensis

Chimera pn
Chimäre
mythical monster

China /ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ pn
China
country in east Asia
region corresponding to the People's Republic of China and Taiwan
civilization of the Chinese people

China syndrome n
China-Syndrom
meltdown of a nuclear reactor

Chinaman /ˈtʃaɪnəmən/ n
Chinese
a man who is Chinese, a Chinese man

Chinatown /ˈtʃaɪnətaʊn/ /ˈtʃaɪnəˌtaʊn/ n
Chinatown Chinesenstadt
a Chinese district outside China

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ adj
chinesisch Chinesisch
relating to China

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ n
Chinesisch chinesische Sprache chinesisch
any language spoken in China
Chinese Chinesin Chinesen Chinesinnen
person born in China
Chinesen
the people of China

Chinese Crested Dog n
Chinesischer Schopfhund
Chinese Crested Dog

Chinese New Year n
chinesisches Neujahrsfest
Chinese New Year

Chinese character n
Hanzi chinesisches Zeichen
CJKV character

Chinese checkers n
Halma
board game

Chinese dragon n
Long Lóng
legendary creature common in several East Asian cultures

Chinese finger trap n
Fingerfalle
gag toy

Chinese jump rope n
Gummihopse Gummihuppe Gummihüpfen Gummitwist
to jump over a rope repeatedly as a game or exercise

Chinese lantern n
Lampion
paper lantern

Chinese mountain cat n
Graukatze
Felis bieti

Chinese numeral n
chinesische Ziffer
numerals originated in China

Chinese studies n
Chinakunde Chinastudien Chinawissenschaften Sinologie
study of China

Chinese whispers n
Stille Post Flüsterpost
game

Chinglish adj
chinesisch-englisch
resembling English influenced by Chinese

Chinglish pn
chinesisches Englisch
English influenced by Chinese

Chink n
Schlitzauge
offensive: Chinese person

Chisinau pn
Chișinău Kischinau
capital city and a municipality of Moldova

Chita /tʃɪˈtɑː/ pn
Tschita
city in Russia

Chitral pn
Chitral
Chitral (all senses)

Chomoutov pn
Chomotau Chomoutov
part of Olomouc
Chomotauer
part of Olomouc (used attributively)

Chorzów pn
Königshütte
city on the Rawa in southern Poland

Christ /kɹaɪst/ pn
Christus
title for Jesus of Nazareth
messiah predicted in Jewish prophesy

Christ child pn
Christkind Christkindel Christkindl
Child Jesus

Christa pn
Christa
female given name

Christadelphian adj
christadelphianisch
pertaining to the Christadelphians

Christendom /ˈkɹɪsn̩dəm/ n
Christenheit Christentum Christenwelt
the Christian world

Christian /ˈkɹɪʃtʃən/ adj
christlich Christ
of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians

Christian /ˈkɹɪʃtʃən/ n
Christ Christin
member of the Christian religion

Christian /ˈkɹɪʃtʃən/ pn
Christian
male given name

Christian Democrat n
Christdemokrat
supporter

Christian Era pn
christliche Zeitrechnung
calendrical system

Christian name n
Taufname Vorname
first name at Christian baptism

Christiana pn
Christiane
a female given name

Christianism n
Christianismus
Christian fundamentalism
Christian religion
Christenheit Christentum
Christian world

Christianities n
Christentümer
Christianities

Christianity /ˌkɹɪstiˈænɪti/ /ˌkɹɪstʃiˈænɪti/ pn
Christentum
monotheistic religion

Christianization n
Christianisierung
converting to Christianity

Christianize v
christianisieren verchristlichen
to (cause to) convert to Christianity

Christianophobe n
Christenfeind Christenfeindin Christenhasser Christenhasserin

Christianophobia n
Christenfeindlichkeit Christenfeind­schaft Christenhass

Christina pn
Christine
female given name

Christkind pn
Christkind

Christmas /ˈkɹɪsməs/ pn
Weihnachten
Christian holiday

Christmas Eve pn
Heiligabend Vortag vor Weihnachten
day before Christmas Day
Heiligabend Christnacht Heilige Nacht Heiliger Abend Weihnachtabend Weihnachtsabend
evening before Christmas Day

Christmas Island pn
Weihnachtsinsel
non self-governing territory of Australia

Christmas Islander n
der Weihnachtsinsel
person from Christmas Island

Christmas box n
Weihnachtsgeld
bonus or gift

Christmas card n
Weihnachtskarte
greeting card that celebrates Christmas

Christmas carol n
Weihnachtslied
hymn whose lyrics are on the theme of Christmas

Christmas cracker n
Knallbonbon
table decoration containing a toy

Christmas list n
Wunschzettel
list of items one wants to receive as presents for Christmas

Christmas market n
Weihnachtsmarkt

Christmas time n
Weihnachtszeit
Christmas season, yuletide, Christmastide

Christmas tree /ˈkɹɪsməs tɹiː/ n
Weihnachtsbaum Christbaum
tree used during the Christmas holiday season

Christmassy adj
weihnachtlich
resembling or having feelings of Christmas

Christological adj
christologisch
of or pertaining to Christology

Christology /kɹɪˈstɑlədʒi/ n
Christologie
field of study

Christopher /ˈkɹɪs.tə.fə(ɹ)/ pn
Christoph Christof
a male given name

Chronicles pn
Chroniken
book of the Bible

Chrysostom /ˈkɹɪsəstəm/ pn
Chrysostomos
epithet

Chukchi /ˈtʃuktʃiː/ n
Tschuktsche Tschuktschin
person

Chukchi /ˈtʃuktʃiː/ pn
Tschuktschisch
language

Chukotka pn
Tschukotka
short for Chukchi Peninsula
short for Chukotka Autonomous Okrug

Chur /kuːɹ/ pn
Chur
Swiss town

Church Father /ˈt͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ fɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈt͡ʃɝt͡ʃ fɑ.ðɚ/ n
Kirchenvater
authoritative ancient male Christian author

Church of England pn
Kirche von England
established Christian church in England

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pn
Kirche Jesu Christi der Heiligen der Letzten Tage
major denomination of the Latter Day Saint movement

Church of Scotland pn
Kirche von Schottland
national Presbyterian church of Scotland

Chuukese n
chuukesische
member of an ethnic group

Chuvash /t͡ʃʊˈvɑːʃ/ adj
tschuwaschisch
from, or pertaining to Chuvashia

Chuvash /t͡ʃʊˈvɑːʃ/ n
Tschuwasche Tschuwaschin
person

Chuvash /t͡ʃʊˈvɑːʃ/ pn
Tschuwaschisch
Chuvash language

Chuvashia /t͡ʃuːˈvɑːʃɪə/ pn
Tschuwaschien
federal subject of Russia

Cia-Cia pn
Cia-Cia
language

Cicero /ˈsɪsəɹoʊ/ /ˈsɪsəɹəʊ/ pn
Cicero
Roman statesman and orator

Cieszyn pn
Teschen Cieszyn
city in Poland

Cilicia /sɪˈlɪsɪə/ pn
Kilikien
ancient region

Cimbrian n
Zimber
people

Cimbrian pn
Zimbrisch
language

Cimbric adj
kimbrisch
relating to the Cimbri tribe

Cimmerian /sɪˈmɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ adj
kimmerisch
describing particularly dense darkness

Cimmerian /sɪˈmɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ n
Kimmerier Kimmerierin
one of the Cimmerii, ancient equestrian nomads of Indo-European origin

Cimmerian /sɪˈmɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ pn
Kimmerisch
language

Cinderella /ˌsɪndəˈɹɛlə/ pn
Aschenputtel
fairy tale
Aschenputtel Aschenbrödel
main character in this fairy tale

Circe /ˈsɜɹsi/ pn
Kirke
enchantress in Greek mythology

Circinus pn
Zirkel
a small constellation of the southern winter sky

Cistercian n
Zisterzienser

Clara /klɑːɹə/ /klɛəɹə/ pn
Clara Klara
cognates and transliterations of the name Clara

Classical Arabic pn
klassisches Arabisch
Classical Arabic

Classical Chinese pn
klassisches Chinesisch
language

Classical Egyptian pn
Klassisch-Ägyptisch
Classical Egyptian

Classical Latin pn
klassisches Latein
Latin language as spoken and written formally

Classical Nahuatl pn
klassisches Nahuatl
variants of the Nahuatl language spoken in Mexico at the time of the Spanish conquest

Classical Syriac pn
syrische Sprache

Claudia /ˈklɔː.di.ə/ pn
Claudia
female given name

Clement pn
Clemens
male given name

Cleopatra /klioʊˈpætɹə/ pn
Kleopatra
a given name of women in the Ptolemy dynasty

Clervaux pn
Klerf
town

Clerve pn
Klerf
river

Clotho /ˈkloʊθoʊ/ pn
Klotho
One of the Fates

Cluj-Napoca pn
Clausenburg Cluj-Napoca Klausenburg
city in Romania

Cluniac n
Cluniazenser Kluniazenser
Cluniac (monk)

Clyde /klaɪd/ pn
Clyde
suburb of Sydney

Coca-Cola pn
Coca-Cola
particular carbonated soft drink

Cocha antshrike n
Südlicher Schwarzameisenwürger
passerine bird of the antbird family

Cockaigne /kɒˈkeɪn/ pn
Schlaraffenland
mythical land

Coffin Texts pn
Sargtexte
ancient Egyptian funerary texts

Coimbra /ˈkwĩbɹə/ pn
Coimbra
city and municipality in Coimbra, Portugal

Coke /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ n
Coca Coke
Coca-Cola

Colchis pn
Kolchis
ancient region and kingdom

Cold War pn
Kalter Krieg
a period of history from 1945–1991

Collective Security Treaty Organisation pn
OVKS Organisation des Vertrags über kollektive Sicherheit
intergovernmental military alliance

Collop Monday n
Rosenmontag
day before Shrove Tuesday

Colman pn
Koloman
male given name

Cologne /kəˈloʊn/ pn
Köln
city in Germany

Colombia /kəˈlʌm.bi.ə/ pn
Kolumbien
country in South America

Colombian adj
kolumbianisch
pertaining to Colombia

Colombian n
Kolumbianer Kolumbianerin
A person from Colombia

Colombian crake n
Kolumbienralle
bird

Colombian necktie n
Kolumbianische Krawatte
violent and intimidating method of execution

Colombo /kəˈlɒm.bəʊ/ pn
Colombo
capital of Sri Lanka

Colorado /kɑləˈɹɑdoʊ/ /kɒləˈɹɑːdəʊ/ pn
Colorado
US state

Colorado beetle n
Kartoffelkäfer
beetle

Colosseum pn
Kolosseum
ancient stadium in Rome

Colossians pn
Kolosser
book of the Bible

Colossus of Rhodes pn
Koloss von Rhodos
the statue of Helios

Columba pn
Taube
constellation

Columbian n
Tertia
16-point type

Columbus /kəˈlʌmbəs/ pn
Kolumbus
Christopher Columbus

Comanche /kəˈmæntʃi/ n
Comanche Komanche Komantsche
member of the Comanche people

Comecon pn
RGW
Comecon

Commagene /kɑːməˈdʒiːni/ pn
Kommagene
ancient mountainous region

Commander Islands pn
Kommandeurinseln
Russian islands in the Bering Sea

Common Slavic pn
Urslawisch

Commonwealth Games pn
Commonwealth Games
sporting event

Commonwealth of Australia pn
Commonwealth von Australien
formal and full name of Australia

Commonwealth of Independent States pn
GUS Gemeinschaft unabhängiger Staaten
alliance of former Soviet republics

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico pn
Freistaat Puerto Rico

Communist Party of China pn
Kommunistische Partei Chinas
ruling party of PRC

Comorian adj
komorisch
pertaining to the Comoros

Comorian n
Komorer
person

Comoros /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹoʊz/ pn
Komoren
country in Eastern Africa

Confederate States of America pn
Konföderierte Staaten von Amerika
nation existing from 1861-1865

Confucian adj
konfuzianisch
of, pertaining to, or conforming to the teachings of Confucius

Confucian n
Konfuzianer Konfuzianerin
one who follows the teachings of Confucius

Confucianism n
Konfuzianismus
philosophy

Confucius /kənˈfju.ʃəs/ pn
Konfuzius Confucius Konfucius Konfutse
Chinese philosopher

Congo /ˈkɑŋɡoʊ/ /ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/ pn
Kongo Republik Kongo
country with Brazzaville as capital
Kongo Demokratische Republik Kongo Zaire
country with Kinshasa as capital
Kongo
river

Congolese /ˌkɒŋ.ɡəˈliːz/ adj
der Demokratischen Republik Kongo kongolesisch
people or language of Democratic Republic of Congo
kongolesisch
people or language of Republic of Congo

Congolese /ˌkɒŋ.ɡəˈliːz/ n
der Demokratischen Republik Kongo
person from Democratic Republic of Congo
Kongolese Kongolesin
person from either of the Congos

Congress pn
Kongress
the two legislative bodies of the USA

Congress Poland pn
Kongresspolen
Polish state established 1815 and ruled by the Russian tsar

Coniacian pn
Coniacium
a subdivision of the Late (Upper) Cretaceous epoch

Connecticut /kəˈnɛtɪkət/ pn
Connecticut
a state of the United States of America

Conrad pn
Konrad
given name

Conservative Judaism pn
Reformjudentum
a moderate traditional form of Judaism

Conservative Party pn
konservative Partei

Constance pn
Konstanze
female given name

Constantine /ˈkɒns.tənˌtaɪn/ /ˈkɒns.tənˌtiːn/ pn
Konstantin
male given name

Constantinople /ˌkɔnstæntɪˈnəʊp(ə)l/ pn
Konstantinopel
Constantinople

Conté /ˈkɑnteɪ/ /ˈkɒnteɪ/ n
Conté
drawing medium

Cook Islander n
der Cookinseln
person from the Cook Islands

Cook Islands /ˈkʊk ˈai.ləndz/ pn
Cookinseln
self-governing country in Oceania

Cookie Monster pn
Krümelmonster
Sesame Street character

Cooper's hawk n
Rundschwanzsperber
hawk

Copenhagen /ˈkoʊpənˌheɪɡən/ /ˌkəʊpənˈheɪɡən/ pn
Kopenhagen
capital of Denmark

Copenhagener n
Kopenhagener Kopenhagenerin
someone from Copenhagen

Copernican adj
kopernikanisch
pertaining to his theories

Copernicus pn
Copernicus Kopernikus Koppernick
surname of Nicolaus Copernicus

Copt /kɑpt/ /kɒpt/ n
Kopte Koptin
member of the Coptic Church

Coptic /ˈkɑptɪk/ /ˈkɒptɪk/ adj
koptisch
of or pertaining to the Copts, Coptic Orthodox Church or to the Coptic language

Coptic /ˈkɑptɪk/ /ˈkɒptɪk/ n
Koptisch
language

Cor Caroli pn
Herz Carls II. Herz Karls II.
the brightest star in the constellation Canes Venatici

Coral Sea pn
Korallenmeer
part of the Pacific Ocean

Corfiot adj
korfiotisch
relating to Corfu

Corfiot n
Korfiot Korfiotin Korfiote
person from Corfu

Corfu /ˈkɔɹ.fju/ pn
Korfu
island
city

Corinna pn
Corinna
female given name

Corinth /ˈkɒɹ.ɪnθ/ pn
Korinth
city in Greece

Corinthia pn
Korinthia
region in northeast Peloponnese

Corinthians pn
1. Korintherbrief 2. Korintherbrief
book in the Bible

Coriolis force n
Corioliskraft
apparent force due to the rotation of the earth

Cork pn
Cork
city
county

Cornelia pn
Cornelia Kornelia
female given name

Cornish /ˈkɔːɹnɪʃ/ adj
kornisch
of the Cornish language

Cornish /ˈkɔːɹnɪʃ/ pn
Kornisch kornische Sprache
A Celtic language

Cornwall /ˈkɔːnwɔːl/ pn
Cornwall
county of England

Corpus Christi pn
Fronleichnam
festival in honour of the Eucharist

Corsica /ˈkɔɹsɪkə/ /ˈkɔːsɪkə/ pn
Korsika
island in the Mediterranean

Corsican /ˈkɔːsɪkən/ /ˈkɔːɹsɪkən/ adj
korsisch Korsisch
of, from, or pertaining to Corsica

Corsican /ˈkɔːsɪkən/ /ˈkɔːɹsɪkən/ n
Korse Korsin
person from Corsica or of Corsican descent

Corsican /ˈkɔːsɪkən/ /ˈkɔːɹsɪkən/ pn
Korsisch
language

Corvus pn
Rabe
constellation of the southern sky

Cossack /ˈkɑsˌæk/ /ˈkɒsˌæk/ n
Kosak
member of a population
member of a Cossack military unit

Costa Rica /ˌkoʊ.stə ˈɹi.kə/ /ˌkɒs.tə ˈɹiː.kə/ pn
Costa Rica
country

Costa Rican adj
costa-ricanisch
pertaining to Costa Rica

Costa Rican n
Costa-Ricanerin Costa-Ricaner
person from Costa Rica

Cottbus /ˈkɑtbʌs/ /ˈkɒtbʌs/ pn
Cottbus
city in Germany

Coulomb force pn
Coulombkraft
electrostatic force

Coulomb's constant pn
Coulomb-Konstante
constant of proportionality in the equation of Coulomb's law

Coulomb's law pn
Coulombsches Gesetz
the fundamental law of electrostatics

Council of Europe pn
Europarat
an international organisation

Count Dracula pn
Graf Dracula
fictional vampire

County Palatinate of the Rhine pn
Pfalzgrafschaft bei Rhein
former German state

Courland pn
Kurland
region in western Latvia

Courlander n
Kurländer Kurländerin
someone from Courland

Cracow /ˈkɹækaʊ/ pn
Krakau Kraków
city

Craiova pn
Craiova Krajowa
city in Romania

Crater pn
Becher
a constellation

Creator pn
Schöpfer
God

Cree /kɹiː/ n
Kri Kri-Indianer

Cree /kɹiː/ pn
Cree Kri Kri-Sprache
Algonquian language spoken by this people
Cree Kri Kri-Indianer
an aboriginal nation of North America

Creek n
Krik Krik-Indianer

Creole /ˈkɹiˌoʊl/ /ˈkɹiːəʊl/ n
Kreole Kreolin
descendant of white settlers born in colonized country

Cretaceous /kɹə.ˈteɪ.ʃəs/ pn
Kreide
geologic period within the Mesozoic

Cretan /ˈkɹiːtən/ adj
kretisch
relating to Crete

Cretan /ˈkɹiːtən/ n
Kreter Kreterin
inhabitant

Crete /kɹiːt/ pn
Kreta
island

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease n
Creutzfeldt-Jakob-Krankheit
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Crimea /kɹaɪˈmiːə/ pn
Krim
peninsula

Crimean /kɹaɪˈmi.ən/ adj
Krim-
referring to the Crimea region

Crimean /kɹaɪˈmi.ən/ n
Krimbewohner Krimbewohnerin
native or inhabitant of Crimea

Crimean Gothic pn
Krimgotisch
Gothic dialect spoken in Crimea

Crimean Mountains pn
Krimgebirge
mountains

Crimean Tatar n
Krimtatarisch krimtatarische Sprache
Crimean Tatar (a Turkic language)
Krimtatar Krimtatarin
Crimean Tatar (a member of a Turkic ethnic group)

Crimean War pn
Krimkrieg
war

Crimean peninsula pn
Halbinsel Krim
peninsula

Crispin /ˈkɹɪspɪn/ pn
Crispinus
Christian saint

Cro-Magnon n
Cro-Magnon-Mensch
earliest known form of modern human, in Europe

Croat /ˈkɹoʊæt/ /ˈkɹəʊæt/ n
Kroatin Kroate
citizen of Croatia or person of Croatian ethnicity

Croatia /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ pn
Kroatien
country in Europe

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ adj
kroatisch Kroatisch
of or pertaining to Croatia

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
Kroate Kroatin
person of Croatia
Kroatisch
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian

Croatian Sheepdog n
Kroatischer Schäferhund
Croatian Sheepdog

Croatian studies n
Kroatistik
academic discipline

Croesus /ˈkɹiːsəs/ n
Krösus
figuratively: a rich person

Croesus /ˈkɹiːsəs/ pn
Krösus
king of Lydia

Crown land n
Krongut Kronland
land owned by the state

Crown prosecutor n
Staatsanwalt Staatsanwältin
state prosecutor

Crusade n
Kreuzzug
campaigns by Christian forces to the Holy Land

Crux pn
Kreuz des Südens
constellation

Cryptozoic pn
Kryptozoikum
Cryptozoic

Ctesiphon /ˈtɛsɨfɒn/ pn
Ktesiphon
ancient ruined city

Ctrl n
Ctrl Strg
abbreviation on the control key on a keyboard

Cub Scout n
Wölfling
junior Boy Scout

Cuba /ˈkjuːbə/ [ˈkjuː.bə] [ˈkjʉː.bə] pn
Kuba
country and largest island in Caribbean

Cuban /ˈkjuːbən/ [ˈkju.bən] [ˈkjuː.bən] [ˈkjʉː.bən] adj
kubanisch
of or pertaining to Cuba

Cuban /ˈkjuːbən/ [ˈkju.bən] [ˈkjuː.bən] [ˈkjʉː.bən] n
Kubaner Kubanerin
a person from Cuba

Cuban red macaw n
Kuba-Ara
a small parrot

Cubist /ˈkjuːbɪst/ adj
kubistisch
of, or pertaining to cubism

Cubist /ˈkjuːbɪst/ n
Kubist Kubistin
artist

Cultural Revolution pn
Große Proletarische Kulturrevolution Kulturrevolution
Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution
Kulturrevolution
Iran's Cultural Revolution
any Cultural Revolution

Cuman /ˈk(j)uːmən/ n
Kumane Kumanin
member of the Cuman people

Cuman /ˈk(j)uːmən/ pn
Kumanisch
language of the Cuman people

Cupid /ˈkjupɪd/ pn
Amor Cupido
god of love, son of Venus

Cupid's bow n
Amorbogen Kupidobogen
curve of the upper lip

Curaçao /ˈkjuːɹəsaʊ/ /ˌkuːɹəˈsaʊ/ pn
Curaçao
Island

Curia pn
Kurie
Roman Catholic Church administration

Curonian adj
kurisch kurländisch
of, from, or pertaining to Courland

Cushite adj
kuschitisch
pertaining to the ancient people of the Horn of Africa, descendants of biblical Cush

Cushite pn
Kuschite Kuschiter Kuschiterin Kuschitin
member of one of the people of the Horn of Africa
Kuschitisch
sub-family of the Afro-Asiatic languages; Cushitic

Cushitic adj
kuschitisch
pertaining to Cushites

Cushitic pn
Kuschitisch
sub-family of the Afro-Asiatic family of languages

Cyclades /saɪkleɪdz/ pn
Kykladen
island chain

Cygnus pn
Schwan
constellation

Cynic adj
kynisch
relating to the Cynics

Cynic n
Kyniker Kynikerin
member

Cypriot /ˈsɪp.ɹi.ət/ adj
zypriotisch zyprisch
Of, from or relating to Cyprus

Cypriot /ˈsɪp.ɹi.ət/ n
Zypriot Zyprer Zypriotin Zyprier Zyprerin
Person from Cyprus

Cyprus /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ pn
Zypern
country

Cyrenaica pn
Kyrenaika
province on the North African coast

Cyrillic /səˈɹɪ.lɪk/ adj
kyrillisch Kyrillisch
of or pertaining to Cyrillic

Cyrillic /səˈɹɪ.lɪk/ pn
Kyrillisch kyrillisch
a script or alphabet

Cyrillization n
Kyrillisierung
putting text into the Cyrillic alphabet

Czech /tʃɛk/ adj
tschechisch böhmisch
of, from, or pertaining to the country, people, culture or language

Czech /tʃɛk/ n
Tschechisch Böhmisch
language
Tscheche Tschechin
person

Czech Republic /ˈtʃɛk ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Tschechische Republik Tschechien Tschechei
country in Central Europe

Czech hedgehog n
Tschechenigel
antitank obstacle

Czech studies n
Bohemistik
academic study of the Czech language, etc.

Czechia /ˈt͡ʃɛkiə/ pn
Tschechien Tschechei
country in Europe

Czecho-Slovakia pn
Tschecho-Slowakei
dated form of Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovak adj
tschechoslowakisch
pertaining to

Czechoslovak n
Tschechoslowake Tschechoslowakin
inhabitant

Czechoslovakia /ˌtʃɛk.ə.sləˈvɑ.ki.ə/ pn
Tschechoslowakei
former country in Central Europe

Czechoslovakian /ˈtʃɛk.əz.lə.væk.i.ən/ adj
tschechoslowakisch
of or pertaining to Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovakian /ˈtʃɛk.əz.lə.væk.i.ən/ n
Tschechoslowake Tschechoslowakin
person from Czechoslovakia

Częstochowa pn
Tschenstochau Czenstochau Częstochowa
city in Poland

Côte d'Ivoire /ˌkoʊt diˈvwɑɹ/ /ˌkəʊt diːˈvwɑː/ pn
Elfenbeinküste
the Ivory Coast

D major n
D-Dur
the major chord with a root of D
the major key with D as its tonic

D minor n
d-Moll
the minor chord with a root of D
the minor key with D as its tonic

D-Day pn
Tag X
June 6, 1944

D-flat major n
Des-Dur
major key

D-sharp minor n
dis-Moll
minor key

DBMS n
DBVS
database management system

DNA n
DNS DNA
abbreviation of deoxyribonucleic acid (see deoxyribonucleic acid for full forms)

DP n
DP
determiner phrase

DRM n
DRM

DVD /di vi di/ /diː viː diː/ n
DVD
digital video disc

DVD player n
DVD-Spieler
DVD player

Dacia /ˈdeɪsɪə/ /ˈdeɪʃə/ pn
Dacien
ancient kingdom and Roman province

Dacian /ˈdeɪsɪən/ /ˈdeɪʃən/ adj
dakisch
Of or pertaining to Dacia or the Dacians

Dacian /ˈdeɪsɪən/ /ˈdeɪʃən/ n
Daker Dakerin
member of an ancient Indo-European ethnic group of Dacia

Dacian /ˈdeɪsɪən/ /ˈdeɪʃən/ pn
Dakisch
language

Daco-Romanian n
Dakorumänisch
a more specific name for the Romanian language

Dada /ˈdɑːdɑː/ n
Dadaismus
cultural movement

Dadra and Nagar Haveli /ˈdɑːdɹɑː ənd ˌnʌɡəɹˌhəˈvɛli/ pn
Dadra und Nagar Haveli
Indian state territory

Daedalus /ˈdiːdələs/ pn
Daidalos
Greek mythological figure

Daesh /ˈdɑːˌɛʃ/ pn
Daesch Daesh Daisch Daish
translations of the term "Daesh" only

Daffy Duck pn
Daffy Duck
comic duck

Dagestan /ˌdæɡɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Dagestan
federal subject of Russia

Dahomey pn
Dahomey
former country in Africa

Dakota /dəˈkəʊtə/ n
Dakota
a member of the Dakota people

Dakota /dəˈkəʊtə/ pn
Dakota
Native American people

Dalai Lama /ˈdælaɪ ˈlɑːmə/ /ˈdɑːlaɪ ˈlɑːmə/ n
Dalai Lama
the supreme head of Tibetan Buddhism

Dalit n
Dalit Unberührbarer
person regarded as outcaste

Dallas /ˈdæləs/ pn
Dallas
city in Texas

Dalmatia /dælˈmeɪʃə/ pn
Dalmatien
Roman province
region in Croatia

Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ adj
dalmatisch
relating to Dalmatia or its people

Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
Dalmatiner
breed of dog

Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ pn
Dalmatisch
extinct Romance language of Croatia

Daman and Diu /dəˈmɑːn ən ˈdiːuː/ pn
Daman und Diu
Indian state territory

Damascene adj
damaszenisch
of or relating to Damascus

Damascus /dəˈmæskəs/ pn
Damaskus
the capital city of Syria

Damascus steel n
Damast
ancient kind of steel used in sword making

Dammam pn
Dammam
city in Saudi Arabia

Dane /deɪn/ n
Däne Dänin
person from Denmark or of Danish descent

Danegeld /ˈdeɪnɡɛld/ n
Danegeld
(history) a tax raised to protect againt Vikings

Danelaw /ˈdeɪnˌlɔ/ pn
Danelag
part of Great Britain

Danian pn
Danium
a subdivision of the Paleocene epoch

Danicize /ˈdeɪnɪsaɪz/ v
danisieren dänisieren
to make (more) Danish

Daniel /ˈdænjəl/ [ˈdanjəl] pn
Daniel
biblical person
male given name
book of the Bible

Danish /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/ adj
dänisch Dänisch
of Denmark

Danish /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/ n
Dänisch dänisch
language

Danish pastry n
Plundergebäck Kopenhagener Plunder Teilchen
yeast roll

Danny /ˈdæni/ pn
Dani
Diminutive of Dan, Daniel

Dantesque /ˌdæntɪˈɛsk/ adj
dantesk
of or pertaining to Dante or his style, with elevated tone and somber focus

Danube /ˈdænjuːb/ pn
Donau
river of Europe that flows to the Black Sea

Danube Swabian n
Donauschwabe
German living along the Danube

Danube bleak n
Mairenke
Alburnus chalcoides

Danubian adj
donauisch
pertaining to the Danube

Dapingian pn
Dapingium

Dardanelles /ˌdɑɹ.dənˈɛlz/ /ˌdɑː.dənˈɛlz/ pn
Dardanellen
strait

Dargwa pn
Darginisch
North Caucasian language

Dari pn
Dari
Eastern Persian
variety of Middle Persian

Darius /dəˈɹaɪ.əs/ pn
Darius Dareios
any of several Persian kings

Dark Ages pn
Dunkle Jahrhunderte
historic period

Darriwilian pn
Darriwilium

Darth Vader /ˈdɑː(ɹ)θ ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ n
Darth Vader
Malevolent individual

Darwin /ˈdɑɹwɨn/ /ˈdɑːwɪn/ pn
Darwin
city in Australia
surname

Darwin's finch n
Darwinfinken

Darwin's rhea n
Darwin-Nandu Darwin-Strauß
Pterocnemia pennata

Darwinism /ˈdɑːwɪnɪzəm/ n
Darwinismus
principles of natural selection

Darwinist /ˈdɑːwɪnɪst/ n
Darwinist Darwinistin
a believer in Darwinism

Daugava pn
Düna westliche Dwina
river in Europe

Daugavpils pn
Daugavpils Dünaburg
city in Latvia

Daurian jackdaw n
Elsterdohle
Corvus dauuricus

David /ˈdeɪvɪd/ pn
David
king of Israel
male given name

Davos /ˈdævɒs/ /ˈdɑːvoʊs/ pn
Davos
mountain resort in Switzerland

De Morgan's law /dɨˈmɔɹɡɪnzˌlɔ/ n
De Morgen'sches Gesetz
law of formal logic
law of set theory

Dead Sea pn
Totes Meer
lake in the Middle East

Death pn
Sensenmann Boandl Boandlkramer Boanl Boanlkramer Freund Hain
the personification of death

Debrecen pn
Debrecen Debrezin
city in Hungary

Dec. pn
Dez.
abbreviation of December

Decameron /dɪˈkaməɹən/ /dɪˈkæməɹən/ pn
Dekameron
collection of 100 novellas by Boccaccio

December /dɪ.ˈsɛm.bəɹ/ /dɪˈsɛmbə/ pn
Dezember Julmond
twelfth month of the Gregorian calendar

Decembrist n
Dekabrist Dekabristin
sympathizer of the Decembrist revolt

Dedekind domain n
Dedekindring
integral domain whose prime ideals factorise uniquely

Deimos /ˈdaɪməs/ pn
Deimos
the outermost natural satellite of Mars

Del n
Entf
abbreviation on the delete key on a keyboard

Delaware /ˈdɛləweə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛləwɛɹ/ n
Delaware Delawarin
member of the Lenape / Delaware people

Delaware /ˈdɛləweə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛləwɛɹ/ pn
Delawarensprache Delawarisch delawarische Sprache
Algonquian languages of these people
Delaware
US state
Delaware Delawaren Lenape Lenni Lenape
indigenous Native American people
Delaware Delaware River Delaware-Fluss
river

Delhi /ˈdɛl.haɪ/ /ˈdɛli/ pn
Delhi
city in India

Delilah /dɪˈlaɪlə/ pn
Delila
biblical mistress of Samson

Delphi /ˈdɛlfi/ pn
Delphi
city of ancient Greece

Delphic /ˈdɛlfɪk/ adj
delphisch
of or relating to Delphi

Delphinus pn
Delphin Delfin
constellation

Deluge pn
Sintflut
the Biblical flood

Demeter /dəˈmiːtəɹ/ /dɪˈmiːtə/ pn
Demeter
Greek goddess of the harvest

Demetrius /dɪˈmiːtɹɪəs/ pn
Demetrius
male given name

Demiurge /ˈdɛmɪɜːdʒ/ /ˈdɛmɪˌɝdʒ/ pn
Demiurg
Inferior creator deity in Gnosticism

Democrat n
Demokrat Demokratin
supporter of the Democratic Party of the US

Democratic People's Republic of Korea pn
Demokratische Volksrepublik Korea
country in East Asia (official name)

Democratic Republic of the Congo pn
Demokratische Republik Kongo
large central African nation, formerly called Zaire

Democritus /dɪˈmɒkɹɪtəs/ pn
Demokrit
Greek philosopher

Demosthenes /dɪˈmɒsθəniːz/ pn
Demosthenes
Ancient Greek name

Demotic Greek n
Demotike Dhimotiki Dimotiki Dimotikí
Modern Greek vernacular language

Denali /dɨˈnɑːli/ pn
Denali
highest mountain peak in North America

Deneb /ˈdɛnɛb/ pn
Deneb
blue giant in Cygnus

Denmark /ˈdɛn.mɑɹk/ /ˈdɛn.mɑːk/ pn
Dänemark
country in Northern Europe

Denmark-Norway pn
Dänemark-Norwegen
former political entity

Denney pn
Düringen
town in France

Dennis /ˈdɛnɪs/ pn
Dennis Denis
male given name

Denver /ˈdɛnvɚ/ pn
Denver
capital of Colorado

Deposition pn
Kreuzabnahme
taking Jesus down from the cross

Derby /ˈdɑː(ɹ)bi/ n
Derby
city in England

Derek /ˈdɛɹɪk/ pn
Dirk Dietrich
given name

Dervish n
Derwisch Derwischin
a Sufi Muslim ascetic fraternity

Des Moines /dəˈmɔɪn/ /dəˈmɔɪnz/ pn
Des Moines
the capital city of the state of Iowa

Desdemona /ˌdɛzdəˈmoʊnə/ pn
Desdemona
moon of Uranus

Desiderius /ˌdɛzɪˈdɪəɹɪəs/ pn
Desiderius
given name

Detroit /dɪˈtɹɔɪt/ pn
Detroit
largest city and former capital of Michigan

Deuteronomy /djuːtəˈɹɒnəmi/ pn
Deuteronomium
book of the Bible

Deutsche Mark n
Deutsche Mark D-Mark
former currency unit of Germany

Devanagari /ˌdeɪvəˈnɑɡəɹi/ /ˌdeɪvəˈnɑːɡ(ə)ɹɪ/ pn
Devanagari Dewanagari
abugida alphabet of India and Nepal

Dhivehi n
Dhivehi Maledivisch
an Indo-Aryan language

Diana /daɪˈænə/ pn
Diana
Roman goddess
female given name

Diaspora pn
Diaspora
dispersion of a group of people

Didymoteicho pn
Didymoticho
city

Diekirch pn
Diekirch
city

Diels-Alder reaction n
Diels-Alder-Reaktion
cycloaddition reaction between a conjugated diene and an alkene

Differdange pn
Differdingen
city

Digital Era pn
digitales Zeitalter
the historical period characterized by the existence of digital technology

Dijon pn
Dijon
city in Burgundy

Diocletian /ˌdaɪ.əˈkliːʃən/ pn
Diokletian
Roman cognomen

Diogenes /daɪˈɒdʒəniːz/ pn
Diogenes
Ancient Greek name

Diomedes /daɪəˈmiːdiːz/ pn
Diomedes
Greek mythical hero

Dione /daɪˈoʊni/ pn
Dione
moon of Saturn

Discordian n
diskordianisch diskordisch

Discordianism /dɪsˈkɔɹdi.ənɪzəm/ /dɪsˈkɔː.di.ən.ɪzm̩/ pn
Diskordianismus
parodic religion based on the worship of Eris

Divine Providence n
göttliche Vorsehung
the sovereignty of God over events

Diwali /dɪˈwɑli/ /dɪˈwɑːli/ pn
Diwali
Hindu festival of lights

Djibouti /dʒɪˈbuːtiː/ pn
Dschibuti
Republic of Djibouti

Djiboutian adj
dschibutisch
pertaining to Djibouti

Djiboutian n
Dschibutier Dschibutierin
person

Dmitry pn
Dmitri
transliteration of Дмитрий

Dnieper /ˈnipəɹ/ pn
Dnjepr
river to the Black Sea

Dniester [ˈniːstə] pn
Dnister
river in Europe

Dobermann n
Dobermann
large dog originating in Germany

Dobruja pn
Dobrudscha
region

Doctor n
Doktor Doktorin Dr.
title of a doctor, used before the doctor's name

Dodecanese pn
Dodekanes
an island chain consisting of twelve main islands

Dogrib pn
Dogrib
language

Doha /ˈdoʊ.hɑː/ /ˈdəʊ.hɑː/ pn
Doha
capital of Qatar

Dolomites /ˈdoʊl.əˌmaɪts/ pn
Dolomiten
section of the Alps

Dome of the Rock pn
Felsendom
shrine in Jerusalem

Dominic /ˈdɑ.məˌnɪk/ pn
Dominik
male given name

Dominica /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ pn
Dominica
Commonwealth of Dominica

Dominican /dəˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑm.ɪˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒm.ɪˈniː.kən/ adj
dominicanisch
from Dominica
dominikanisch
from the Dominican Republic
dominikanisch Dominikaner
of or belonging to the religious order

Dominican /dəˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑm.ɪˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒm.ɪˈniː.kən/ n
Dominikaner Dominikanerin
member of religious order
person from Dominican Republic
Dominicaner Dominicanerin
person from Dominica

Dominican Republic /doʊˌmɪn.ɪ.kən ɹəˈpʌb.lɪk/ /dɒmˌɪn.ɪ.kən ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ pn
Dominikanische Republik
country in the Caribbean

Domodedovo pn
Domodedowo
airport in Russia

Don /dɑn/ /dɒn/ pn
Don
River in European Russia

Don Juan n
Don Juan
a man who obsessively seduces women; a philanderer

Don Quixote /ˌdɑn kiˈhoʊti/ /ˌdɒn kiːˈhəʊtɪ/ pn
Don Quijote
the protagonist of a famous Spanish novel

Donald /ˈdɒn.əld/ pn
Donald
male given name

Donald Duck pn
Donald Duck
Disney character

Donaldism n
Donaldismus
Disney fan culture

Donatism n
Donatismus
Christian belief

Donbas /ˈdɒnbæs/ pn
Donezbecken
An industrial region in eastern Ukraine.

Donegal /ˈdɑnɪɡɔl/ /ˈdʌnɪɡɔːl/ pn
Donegal
county in Ireland

Donetsk pn
Donezk
city

Donetsk People's Republic pn
Volksrepublik Donezk
secessionist state

Donohue syndrome n
Leprechaunismus
rare genetic disorder

Doppler effect n
Doppler-Effekt Dopplereffekt
change in frequency or wavelength

Dorado pn
Schwertfisch
a particular constellation

Doric pn
Dorisch Dorismus
Greek dialect

Dorothy /ˈdɑɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɒɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɔɹ.ə.θi/ pn
Dorothea
female given name

Dorpat pn
Dorpat
former name of Tartu

Dortmund pn
Dortmund
a city in western Germany

Douala pn
Douala Duala
city in Cameroon

Douro pn
Douro Duero
river in northern Portugal and Spain

Dover /ˈdoʊvəɹ/ /ˈdəʊvə/ pn
Dover
port in Kent, England

Down syndrome /daʊn ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /daʊn ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ pn
Down-Syndrom Downsyndrom Mongolismus
condition caused by chromosomal deficiency

Dr n
Dr.
Doctor

Draco /ˈdɹeɪkoʊ/ /ˈdɹeɪkəʊ/ pn
Drache
constellation

Dracula /ˈdɹækjʊlə/ pn
Dracula Drakula
fictional vampire

Drava /ˈdɹɑːvə/ pn
Drau
river

Dravidian /dɹəˈvɪdɪən/ pn
Dravidisch
family of languages

Dresden /ˈdɹɛzdən/ pn
Dresden
capital city of the German Federal State of Saxony

Drina pn
Drina
river that flows northward 160 miles along the border of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia

Drumian pn
Drumium

Druze n
Drusen
collective Druze
Druse Drusin
individual Druze

Dublin /ˈdʊbᵊlən/ /ˈdʌblən/ pn
Dublin
the capital of the Republic of Ireland

Dubrovnik pn
Dubrovnik
Croatian port-city

Duckburg /ˈdʌkbɝɡ/ pn
Entenhausen
fictional city where Donald Duck lives

Dudelange pn
Düdelingen
city

Duilius pn
Duilius
a Roman nomen gentile

Duisburg pn
Duisburg
a city in Germany

Duke of York Islands pn
Neulauenburg
group of islands

Dumas pn
Dumas
surname

Dunkirk pn
Dünkirchen
town in France

Durrës /ˈdʊɹəs/ pn
Durrës
Adriatic port city in Albania

Dushanbe pn
Duschanbe
capital of Tajikistan

Dutch /dʌtʃ/ adj
holländisch niederländisch
of the Netherlands, people, or language

Dutch /dʌtʃ/ n
Niederländer Holländer
people from the Netherlands

Dutch /dʌtʃ/ pn
Niederländisch Holländisch
the Dutch language

Dutch Limburg pn
Niederländisch-Limburg Niederländischer-Limburg
the roughly northeastern part of the Benelux region of Limburg

Dutch elm disease n
Ulmensterben
disease of elm trees

Dutchman /ˈdʌtʃmən/ n
Niederländer Holländer
a Dutch man

Dutchman's breeches n
Kapuzen-Herzblume
Dicentra cucullaria

Dutchwoman /dʌtʃˌwʊmən/ n
Niederländerin Holländerin
a Dutch woman

Dzongkha /ˈdzɒŋkə/ pn
Dzongkha
national language of Bhutan

Dönmeh n
Dönme
Sabbatean crypto-Jews

Düne pn
Düne
island in Germany

Düsseldorf /ˈduːsəldɔɹf/ /ˈdʊsəldɔːf/ pn
Düsseldorf
a city in Germany
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
an administrative region of North Rhine-Wesphalia

E flat major n
Es-Dur
Major chord of E-flat
Major scale of E-flat

E major n
E-Dur
the major chord with a root of E
the major key with E as its tonic

E minor n
e-Moll
the minor chord with a root of E
the minor key with E as its tonic

E-flat n
Es
mechanism for producing an E-flat
tone between D and E

E-flat minor n
es-Moll
minor key

EBRD pn
EBWE
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

ECB pn
EZB
European Central Bank

ECHR pn
EMRK
European Convention on Human Rights
EGMR
European Court of Human Rights

ECSC pn
EGKS
European Coal and Steel Community

ECTS pn
ECTS-Punkt
education

EEA pn
EWR
European Economic Area

EEC pn
EWG
European Economic Community

ENT n
HNO
ear, nose and throat

ESA pn
ESA
European Space Agency

ESP n
ASW
extrasensory perception

EU /ˌiː ˈjuː/ pn
EU
European Union

Earlier Egyptian pn
ältere Ägyptisch
Earlier Egyptian

Early Middle Ages pn
Frühmittelalter
Translations

Early Modern English pn
Frühneuenglisch
Early Modern English

Early New High German pn
Frühneuhochdeutsch
form of German

Earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝːθ/ pn
Erde
third planet of the Solar System

Earth Day pn
Tag der Erde
global day of observance of the need to protect the earth

Earthling /ˈɜːθ.lɪŋ/ /ˈɝθ.lɪŋ/ n
Erdling Terraner Terranerin
inhabitant of the planet Earth

East /iːst/ pn
Osten
Eastern world
Ostwind
wind from the east

East Africa pn
Ostafrika
eastern part of the continent of Africa

East Anglia pn
Ostanglien
area of eastern England

East Asia pn
Ostasien
eastern subregion of Asia

East Asian adj
ostasiatisch
of, from, or pertaining to East Asia

East Asian n
Ostasiat Ostasiatin
a person from East Asia

East Berlin pn
Ost-Berlin
the Soviet sector of Berlin between 1949 and 1990

East Central German adj
ostmitteldeutsch

East Central German pn
Ostmitteldeutsch

East China Sea pn
Ostchinesisches Meer
a sea

East Coast pn
Ostküste
the eastern seaboard of the United States

East Elbia pn
Ostelbien

East Elbian adj
ostelbisch

East Flanders pn
Ostflandern
East Flanders

East Flemish pn
Ostflämisch
group of Flemish dialects

East Frisia pn
Ostfriesland
region in Lower Saxony

East Frisian adj
ostfriesisch
pertaining to the East Frisians

East Frisian pn
Friesisch Ostfriesisch osterlauwerssches ostfriesische Sprache
Frisian language
Ostfriesisch Platt ostfriesisches ostfriesisches Plattdeutsch
Low German dialect

East German adj
ostdeutsch
East German
of or pertaining to East Germany
of or pertaining to an East German, East Germans

East German n
Ostdeutsche Ostdeutscher
East German person

East Germanic adj
ostgermanisch
of or relating to East Germanic languages

East Germany pn
Ostdeutschland
former European country

East Greenlandic pn
Ostgrönländisch
East Greenlandic

East Indies pn
Ostindien
Southeast Asia

East Jerusalem pn
Ostjerusalem
eastern sector of Jerusalem

East Prussia pn
Ostpreußen
historical province of Germany

East Prussian adj
ostpreußisch

East Siberian Sea pn
Ostsibirische See
part of the Arctic Ocean

East Slavic adj
ostslawisch
of or relating to the East Slavs

East Timor pn
Osttimor
Country in Oceania

East Timorese /ˈiːst tɪ.məɹ.iːz/ adj
osttimorisch
of, from, or pertaining to East Timor or the East Timorese people

East Timorese /ˈiːst tɪ.məɹ.iːz/ n
Osttimorer Osttimorerin
person from East Timor or of East Timorese descent

Easter /ˈi.stɚ/ /ˈiː.stə/ n
Ostern Osterfest
Christian holiday

Easter Bunny /ˈiːs.tə ˈbʌ.ni/ /ˈiːs.tɚ ˈbʌ.ni/ pn
Osterhase
Symbolic rabbit sometimes depicted delivering Easter eggs to children

Easter Island pn
Osterinsel
Island in the Pacific

Easter Monday pn
Ostermontag
Monday after Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday pn
Ostersonntag
Easter Sunday

Easter egg /ˈiː.stəɹ ˌɛɡ/ n
Osterei
a dyed or decorated egg
a chocolate confection in the shape of an egg
Easter Egg Osterei
an undocumented function hidden in a program
Easter Egg
image, feature, or other content that is hidden on a video disc or in a movie

Easter egg hunt n
Ostereiersuche
activity held at Easter where hidden Easter eggs have to be found

Easter egg roll n
Ostereierschieben
A competition, held at Easter, in which an egg is pushed along a lawn.

Eastern Armenian n
Ostarmenisch
language

Eastern Bloc pn
Ostblock
the largely Communist countries of the eastern world

Eastern Europe pn
Osteuropa
Eastern Europe

Eastern European adj
osteuropäisch
Eastern European

Eastern European n
Osteuropäer Osteuropäerin
Eastern European person

Eastern Hemisphere pn
östliche Hemisphäre
hemisphere of the Earth

Eastern Orthodox adj
byzantinisch-orthodox orthodox
pertaining to the Eastern Orthodox Church

Eastern Orthodox Church pn
Orthodoxe Kirchen byzantinisch-orthodoxe Kirchen
division of Christianity

Eastphalia pn
Ostfalen

Eastphalian adj
ostfälisch

Eblaite pn
Eblaitisch
extinct Semitic language

Ebola fever n
Ebolafieber
illness caused by the Ebola virus

Ebola virus n
Ebolavirus
virus

Ebro pn
Ebro
Spanish river

Ecbatana /ɛkˈbætənə/ pn
Ekbatana
capital of Media

Ecclesiastes pn
Kohelet Prediger
book of the Bible

Ecclesiastical Latin pn
Kirchenlatein
Latin language

Echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ pn
Echo
mythology

Echternach pn
Echternach
city

Eckankar pn
Eckankar
a pantheistic religion

Ecuador /ˈɛk.wə.dɔɹ/ /ˈɛk.wə.dɔː/ pn
Ecuador
country in South America

Ecuadorian adj
ecuadorianisch
pertaining to Ecuador

Ecuadorian n
Ecuadorianer Ecuadorianerin
person from Ecuador

Edam cheese n
Edamer
type of cheese

Edda pn
Edda

Eden /ˈiːdən/ n
Eden
paradise on Earth

Edgar /ˈɛdɡɚ/ pn
Edgar
male given name

Edinburgh /ˈɛdnbəɹə/ /ˈɛdənbəɹə/ /ˈɛdənbʌɹə/ /ˈɛdɪnbəɹə/ /ˈɛdɪnbɹə/ /ˈɛdɪnbʌɹə/ pn
Edinburgh
capital of Scotland

Edith pn
Edith
female given name

Edmonton /ˈɛdməntən/ pn
Edmonton
city in Canada

Edmund pn
Edmund
male given name

Edo /ˈɛdoʊ/ /ˈɛdəʊ/ pn
Edo Jeddo Jedo
former name of Tokyo

Edomite n
Edomiter Edomiterin
person descended from Esau (Edom)

Edomite pn
Edomitisch
the Semitic language of the Edomites

Edward /ˈɛdwəd/ /ˈɛdwɚd/ pn
Eduard
male given name

Eeyore /ˈiː.jɔː(ɹ)/ n
I-Ah
negative or pessimistic person

Egypt /ˈiː.dʒɪpt/ pn
Ägypten Altes Ägypten Altägypten
country in North Africa

Egyptian /ɪˈdʒɪp.ʃən/ adj
ägyptisch
of, from, or pertaining to Egypt
of, from, or pertaining to Egyptians

Egyptian /ɪˈdʒɪp.ʃən/ n
Ägypter Ägypterin
person from Egypt

Egyptian /ɪˈdʒɪp.ʃən/ pn
Ägyptisch ägyptisch
language

Egyptian Arabic pn
Ägyptisch-Arabisch
Egyptian Arabic

Egyptian cobra n
Uräusschlange Ägyptische Kobra
Naja haje

Egyptian goose n
Nilgans
Alopochen aegyptiacus

Egyptian plover n
Krokodilwächter
Pluvianus aegyptius

Egyptologist n
Ägyptologe Ägyptologin
A person; one who is skilled professes or practices Egyptology

Egyptology /ˌidʒɪpˈtɑlədʒi/ /ˌiːdʒɪpˈtɒlədʒi/ n
Ägyptologie
the study of ancient Egypt

Eid al-Adha pn
Opferfest
Islamic festival

Eid al-Fitr /ˌiːd æl ˈfiːtəɹ/ pn
Fest des Fastenbrechens Id al-Fitr Zuckerfest
religious celebration

Eider /ˈaɪdə/ pn
Eider
Eider River

Eifelian pn
Eifelium

Eiffel Tower pn
Eiffelturm
tower in Paris

Eighty Years' War pn
Achtzigjähriger Krieg
Dutch war of independence

Einang stone pn
Einangstein
stone

Eindhoven /ˈaɪndhoʊvən/ /ˈaɪndhəʊvən/ pn
Eindhoven
city in the Netherlands

Einstein /ˈaɪnstaɪn/ pn
Einstein
Albert Einstein

Einstein's constant pn
Einsteinkonstante
constant

Eisch pn
Eisch
river

El Niño n
El Niño
a global coupled ocean-atmosphere phenomenon

El Salvador /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔɹ/ /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔː/ pn
El Salvador
country in Central America

Elam /ˈiːləm/ pn
Elam
ancient civilization

Elamite n
Elamer Elamiter Elamiterin
an inhabitant of ancient Elam

Elbe /ˈɛlbə/ pn
Elbe
European river

Elbian adj
elbisch
pertaining to the Elbe

Elbląg /ˈɛlblɔŋk/ pn
Elbing Elbląg
a city in Poland

Elbrus pn
Elbrus
mountain

Eleanor pn
Eleonore
female given name

Eleatic adj
eleatisch

Eleatic n
Eleate

Eleazar /ɛliˈeɪzə/ pn
Eleasar
biblical character

Elector n
Kurfürst Kurfürstin
elector or prince-elector

Electoral College pn
Electoral College Wahlmänner-Gremium Wahlmännergremium Wahlmännerkollegium
body chosen to elect the president and vice president of the US

Electorate of the Palatinate pn
Kurpfalz
historical territory of the Holy Roman Empire

Electra complex n
Elektrakomplex
Psychoanalytical theory

Elfreda pn
Elfriede
female given name

Elgar pn
Adelger
male given name

Elijah /ɨˈlaɪd͡ʒə/ pn
Elia
biblical prophet
Elias
male given name

Elisha /ɨˈlaɪʃə/ pn
Elisa
biblical prophet

Elisheba pn
Elischeba
biblical wife of Aaron

Elizabeth /əˈlɪzəbəθ/ pn
Elisabeth
female given name
mother of John the Baptist

Elizabethan collar n
Schutzkragen
protective medical device

Ella pn
Ella
female given name

Ellen /ˈɛl.ən/ pn
Ellen
female given name

Elliott wave n
Elliott-Welle
wave pattern

Elmer /ˈɛlmɚ/ pn
Elmar
male given name

Elohim /ˌɛlɵˈhiːm/ pn
Elohim
name for God

Elvira pn
Elvira
female given name

Elysium /ɪˈli.ʒi.əm/ pn
Elysion
In mythology: paradise

Emajõgi pn
Emajõgi Embach
river in Estonia

Ember day /ˈɛmbə ˌdeɪ/ /ˈɛmbɚ ˌdeɪ/ n
Quatember
any of the three days within the same week, four separate sets of which occur roughly equidistant in the circuit of the year, set aside for fasting and prayer

Emery pn
Emmerich
male given name

Emesa /ˈɛməsə/ pn
Emesa
the ancient city of Homs

Emesene adj
Emeser
of or pertaining to Emesa

Emesene n
Emeser Emeserin
a person from, or an inhabitant of, Emesa

Emesene pn
Emesene
region in Syria

Emesenian adj
Emesener emesenisch
of or pertaining to Emesene (region)

Emesenian n
Emesener Emesenerin
native or inhabitant of Emesene

Emil pn
Emil
male given name

Emilian pn
Emilianisch
language

Emily pn
Emilie
given name

Emma /ˈɛmə/ pn
Emma
female given name

Emmanuel pn
Emanuel Immanuel
male given name

Emmeline pn
Emmeline
female given name

Emmentaler pn
Emmentaler
Swiss cheese

Empire of Japan pn
Japanisches Kaiserreich
nation-state

Emsian pn
Emsium

Enceladus /ɛnˈsɛlədəs/ pn
Enceladus
moon of Saturn

Enego pn
Jeneve
town in Italy

Engadin pn
Engadin
long valley in the Swiss Alps

Engels pn
Engels
surname

England /ˈɪŋɡlənd/ pn
England
region of Great Britain

Englander n
Engländer
person from England

English /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ adj
englisch engländisch Englisch
of or pertaining to England
englisch englischsprachig Englisch
of or pertaining to the English language

English /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ n
Mittel
14-point type
Engländer Engländerin
people from England

English /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ pn
Englisch englisch
the English language

English Carrier n
Carrier Carriertaube Englische Bagdette Englische Botentaube Karrier Karriertaube
English Carrier

English Channel pn
Ärmelkanal
The part of the Atlantic Ocean between Great Britain and France

English bond n
Englischer Verband
in bricklaying, an arrangement of bricks

English studies n
Anglistik
academic discipline

English-Canadian adj
anglokanadisch englisch-kanadisch englischkanadisch
English-Canadian
anglofon kanadisch anglophon kanadisch englischsprachig kanadisch englischsprechend kanadisch
anglophone Canadian, English-speaking Canadian, English-language Canadian

English-based adj
englischbasiert

Englishman /ˈɪŋ.lɪʃ.mən/ n
Engländer
male native or inhabitant of England

Englishwoman n
Engländerin
a female native or inhabitant of England

Enlightenment pn
Aufklärung
the Enlightenment

Entlebucher n
Entlebucher Sennenhund
dog breed

Entrange pn
Entringen
a commune in France

Ephesians pn
Epheserbrief
book of the Bible

Ephesus pn
Ephesus Ephesos
ancient city

Epicurean /ˌɛpɪkjʊəˈɹiːən/ /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈɹiːən/ adj
epikureisch
relating to Epicurus or his philosophy

Epicurean /ˌɛpɪkjʊəˈɹiːən/ /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈɹiːən/ n
Epikureer Epikureerin
a follower of Epicurus and Epicureanism

Epicurus /ˌepɪˈkjʊəɹəs/ /ˌepɪˈkjʊɹəs/ pn
Epikur
ancient Greek philosopher

Epiphanes /ɛˈpɪfəniːz/ pn
Epiphanes
epithet

Epiphany n
Dreikönigsfest Erscheinung des Herrn Heilige Drei Könige
Christian feast

Epirus /ɨˈpaɪəɹəs/ pn
Epirus
one of the 13 peripheries
region; historical kingdom

Equator pn
Erdäquator

Equatorial Guinea pn
Äquatorialguinea
country in Western Africa

Equatorial Guinean adj
äquatorialguineisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Equatorial Guinea, the Equatorial Guinean people or the Equatorial Guinean culture

Equatorial Guinean n
Äquatorialguineer Äquatorialguineerin
A person from Equatorial Guinea or of Equatorial Guinean descent

Equuleus pn
Füllen
second smallest constellation of the northern sky

Erasmus /ɪˈɹæz məs/ pn
Erasmus Desiderius Erasmus von Rotterdam
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, known as Erasmus or Erasmus of Rotterdam

Eric /ˈɛɹɪk/ pn
Erich
male given name

Erica pn
Erika
female given name

Eridanus pn
Eridanus
constellation

Erie /ˈɪəɹi/ /ˈɪɹi/ pn
Eriesee
one of Great Lakes

Eris /ˈɪəɹɨs/ pn
Eris
dwarf planet

Eritrea /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹ(e)ɪə/ /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹi.ə/ pn
Eritrea
country in Eastern Africa

Eritrean adj
eritreisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Eritrea, the Eritrean people or the Eritrean culture

Eritrean n
Eritreer Eritreerin
A person from Eritrea or of Eritrean descent

Erlenmeyer pn
Erlenmeyer

Erlenmeyer flask n
Erlenmeyerkolben
conical laboratory flask

Ermengarde pn
Irmgard
female given name

Ernest /ˈɜː(ɹ)nɪst/ pn
Ernst
given name

Eros /ˈɛɹɒs/ pn
Eros
God of love
433 Eros (asteroid)

Erymanthian Boar pn
erymanthische Eber
boar

Erzya pn
Ersja
language

Esau /ˈiːsɔ/ pn
Esau
son of Isaac and Rebekah

Esbjerg /ˈɛsbjɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈɛsbjɝ/ pn
Esberg Esbjerg
Danish city

Esch-sur-Alzette pn
Esch-an-der-Alzette
city

Esdras pn
Esra
any of four books

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ adj
Eskimo
of, or relating to an Eskimo, Eskimos or their language, languages

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ n
Eskimo
member of the Eskimo people(s)

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ pn
Eskimo
group of native peoples

Eskimo kiss n
Eskimokuss Nasenkuss
rubbing of one's nose against another's

Esperantist n
Esperantist Esperantistin
specialist or speaker of Esperanto

Esperanto /ˌɛspəˈɹæntoʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹæntəʊ/ pn
Esperanto
auxiliary language

Esperantologist n
Esperantologe Esperantologin
academic of Esperanto

Esperantology n
Esperantologie
study of Esperanto

Essen pn
Essen
city

Esther /ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/ pn
Esther Ester
book of the Bible
Esther
female given name
the heroine of the Book of Esther

Estonia /ɛsˈtoʊ.ni.ə/ /ɛsˈtəʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Estland
country

Estonian adj
estnisch Estnisch
of, from, or pertaining to the country of Estonia, its people or their language

Estonian n
Estnisch
language
Este Estin
person

Estonian SSR pn
Estnische SSR
former soviet republic

Esztergom /ˈɛstɛɹɡom/ pn
Gran Esztergom
a town in Hungary

Eternal City pn
Ewige Stadt
nickname for Rome

Ethiopia /iθiˈoʊpi.ə/ pn
Äthiopien
country in Eastern Africa

Ethiopian /ˌiːθiˈəʊpi.ən/ adj
äthiopisch
of, from, or pertaining to Ethiopia

Ethiopian /ˌiːθiˈəʊpi.ən/ n
Äthiopier Äthiopierin
person

Etna /ˈɛtnə/ pn
Ätna
volcano in Sicily, Italy

Etruria /ɪˈtɹʊə.ɹɪ.ə/ pn
Etrurien
ancient country

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ adj
etruskisch Etruskisch
pertaining to the region and culture of Etruria

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ n
Etrusker Etruskerin
inhabitant of Etruria

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ pn
Etruskisch etruskische Sprache
extinct language of Etruria

Etruscologist n
Etruskologe Etruskologin
a person who specialises in the Etruscans

Ettelbruck pn
Ettelbrück
city

Euboea /juːˈbiːə/ pn
Euböa
Greek island

Eucharist /ˈjuːkəɹɪst/ n
Eucharistie Eucharistiefeier
ceremony
Eucharistie
sacrament
substances

Euclid /ˈjuːklɪd/ pn
Euklid
Greek mathematician

Euclidean /juːˈklɪd.i.ən/ adj
euklidisch
of traditional geometry
of Euclid's Elements

Euclidean geometry n
euklidische Geometrie
mathematical system

Eugene /ju.ˈdʒiːn/ /ˈju.dʒiːn/ pn
Eugen
male given name

Eugenia /juːˈd͡ʒiːniə/ pn
Eugenie
female given name

Eugenius pn
Eugenius
given name

Euler's formula pn
eulersche Formel
Euler's formula

Euler's identity pn
eulersche Identität
equation

Euler's totient function pn
Eulersche Phi-Funktion
number theory

Euler-Mascheroni constant pn
Euler-Mascheroni-Konstante Eulersche Konstante
mathematical constant

Euphrates /juːˈfɹeɪtiːz/ pn
Euphrat
river in the Middle East

Eurabia pn
Eurabien

Eurasia /jʊˈɹeɪʒə/ pn
Eurasien
the largest landmass on Earth, consisting of Europe and Asia

Eurasian adj
eurasisch
pertaining to Eurasia

Eurasian n
Eurasier Eurasierin
person native to Eurasia

Eurasian Economic Union pn
Eurasische Union
economic union

Eurasian badger n
Dachs
Meles meles

Eurasian black vulture n
Mönchsgeier
Aegypius monachus

Eurasian blackbird n
Amsel Schwarzdrossel
Turdus merula

Eurasian bullfinch n
Dompfaff
a small passerine bird

Eurasian eagle owl n
Uhu
Bubo bubo

Eurasian hobby n
Baumfalke
Falco subbuteo

Eurasian jay n
Eichelhäher
Garrulus glandarius

Eurasian lynx n
Eurasischer Luchs
Lynx lynx

Eurasian pygmy owl n
Sperlingskauz
Glaucidium passerinum

Eurasian siskin n
Zeisig
Spinus spinus

Eurasian sparrowhawk n
Sperber
Accipiter nisus

Eurasian spoonbill n
Löffler
Platalea leucorodia

Eurasian treecreeper n
Waldbaumläufer
Certhia familiaris

Eurasian woodcock n
Waldschnepfe
Scolopax rusticola

Euripides /jʊˈɹɪp.ɪˌdiz/ pn
Euripides
a Greek tragedian

Euro-sceptic adj
euroskeptisch
Of or pertaining to Euro-sceptics or Euro-scepticism

Euro-sceptic n
Euroskeptiker Euroskeptikerin
One who is sceptical of increasing the powers of the European Union

Euro-skeptic n
Euroskeptiker Euroskeptikerin
One who is skeptical of increasing the powers of the European Union

Eurocentric adj
eurozentrisch
Eurocentric

Eurocrat n
Eurokrat Eurokratin
employee of the EU

Eurodeterrent /ˌjʊəɹəʊdɪˈtɛɹənt/ /ˌjʊɹoʊdiˈtɛɹənt/ pn
Eurodeterrent
proposed unified nuclear deterrent of the European Union

Eurogroup n
Euro-Gruppe
body of Eurozone finance ministers

Eurolinguistics n
Eurolinguistik
branch of linguistics

Euromaidan pn
Euromaidan Euromajdan
series of anti-government protests in Ukraine

Europa /jʊˈɹoʊpə/ pn
Europa
a moon of Jupiter
princess abducted to Crete by Zeus

Europe /ˈjʊ(ə)ɹəp/ /ˈjʊəɹəp/ /ˈjʊɹəp/ pn
Europa
continent

European /(ˌ)jʊəɹəˈpiːən/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ adj
europäisch
relating to Europe or the European Union

European /(ˌ)jʊəɹəˈpiːən/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ n
Europäer Europäerin
person

European Central Bank pn
Europäische Zentralbank
central bank for the European Union

European Commission pn
Europäische Kommission
executive branch

European Council pn
Europäischer Rat
an institution of the European Union

European Economic Area pn
Europäischer Wirtschaftsraum

European Parliament n
Europaparlament Europäisches Parlament EP EU-Parlament
legislative chamber of the European Union

European Stability Mechanism pn
Europäischer Stabilitätsmechanismus
organisation

European Union /ˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpiən ˈjunjən/ pn
Europäische Union
European supranational organisation
Nazi-era antifascist resistance group

European bee-eater n
Bienenfresser
Merops apiaster

European bison /jʊɹəˌpiːən ˈbaɪsn̩/ n
Wisent
the wisent species Bison bonasus

European bitterling n
Bitterling
Rhodeus amarus

European bullhead n
Groppe
species

European eel n
Europäischer Aal
fish

European garden spider n
Gartenkreuzspinne
Araneus diadematus

European hake n
Europäischer Seehecht Hechtdorsch
Merluccius merluccius

European hedgehog n
Braunbrustigel
Erinaceus europaeus

European herring gull n
Silbermöwe
Larus argentatus

European holly n
Europäische Stechpalme Stechpalme
Ilex aquifolium

European hornet n
Hornisse
Vespa crabro

European otter n
Fischotter
Lutra lutra

European perch n
Flussbarsch
Perca fluviatilis

European polecat n
Europäischer Iltis
Mustela putorius

European robin n
Rotkehlchen
Erithacus rubecula

European roller n
Blauracke
Coracias garrulus

European seabass n
Europäischer Wolfsbarsch
Dicentrarchus labrax

European shag n
Krähenscharbe
Phalacrocorax aristotelis

European smelt n
Stint
Osmerus eperlanus

European turtle dove n
Turteltaube
Streptopelia turtur

European wildcat n
Waldkatze europäische Wildkatze
Felis silvestris silvestris

Europeanisation n
Europäisierung
assimilation

Europeanize v
europäisieren
to make something, or someone, more European

Europewide adj
europaweit
throughout Europe

Europlug n
Eurostecker
type of domestic power plug

Europol pn
Europol
the criminal intelligence agency of the European Union

Europop n
Europop
European pop music

Eurosceptic adj
EU-skeptisch europaskeptisch euroskeptisch
of or pertaining to Eurosceptics or Euroscepticism

Eurosceptic n
EU-Skeptiker EU-Skeptikerin Europagegner Europagegnerin Euroskeptiker Euroskeptikerin
one who is sceptical of increasing the powers of the European Union

Euroscepticism n
EU-Skepsis Euroskeptizismus EU-Skeptizismus Euroskepsis
scepticism of increasing powers of the EU

Euroskeptic n
Euroskeptiker Euroskeptikerin
One who is skeptical of increasing the powers of the European Union

Eurovision /ˈjɝ.əˌvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ /ˈjʊə.ɹə(ˌ)vɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ pn
Eurovision
television network

Eurozone pn
Eurozone
those European Union members whose official currency is the euro

Eurydice /jʊˈɹɪdɨsi/ pn
Eurydike
mythology

Eusebius /juˈsibi.əs/ pn
Eusebius
given name

Eustachian tube n
Ohrtrompete
tube that links the pharynx to the cavity of the middle ear

Evangelist n
Evangelist Evangelistin
gospel writer

Eve /iːv/ pn
Eva Eve
given name
Eva
the first woman

Everett pn
Eberhard
male given name

Excellency n
Exzellenz
Form of address for certain high officials or dignitaries

Exodus /ˈɛksədəs/ pn
Exodus
book of Torah and Old Testament
departure of Hebrew slaves

Ezekiel pn
Ezechiel Hesekiel
book of the Bible
Ezechiel
male given name
prophet

Ezra pn
Esra
Jewish high priest
male given name
book of the Bible

F clef n
Bassschlüssel
a clef

F major n
F-Dur
the major chord with a root of F
the major key with F as its tonic

F minor n
f-Moll
the minor chord with a root of F
the minor key with F as its tonic

F-sharp major n
Fis-Dur
major key

F-sharp minor n
fis-Moll
minor key

FAQ /ɛf.eɪ.kjuː/ n
FAQ HGF
acronym for Frequently Asked Questions

FC n
FC
football club

FML interjection
Scheissleben
expression of despairing annoyance

FRG pn
BRD
West Germany

FXML pn
FXML

FYI /ɛfwaɪˈaɪ/ phraseologicalUnit
zu Ihrer Information zu deiner Information
for your information

FYROM /fɪɹəm/ pn
EJRM
abbreviation of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Fabergé egg n
Fabergé-Ei
Easter egg by Fabergé

Fabian /ˈfeɪbi.ən/ adj
fabisch
all senses

Fabian /ˈfeɪbi.ən/ pn
Fabian
male given name

Facebook /ˈfeɪs.bʊk/ pn
Facebook
social-networking website

Facebook /ˈfeɪs.bʊk/ v
facebooken
use the social-networking site Facebook

Fahrenheit adj
Fahrenheit
temperature scale

Falkland Islander n
Falkländer Falkländerin
person from the Falkland Islands

Falkland Islands pn
Falklandinseln
overseas territory of the UK in the South Atlantic

Falkland Islands wolf n
Falklandfuchs
Dusicyon australis

Falklands War pn
Falklandkrieg
a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom

Fall pn
Sündenfall
fall of humanity into sin

Fallopian tube n
Eileiter Ovidukt
duct

Famennian pn
Famennium

Fanny /ˈfæni/ pn
Fanny
female given name

Far East pn
Ferner Osten
East and Southeast Asia

Faraday dark space n
faradayscher Dunkelraum
dark space in a glow discharge that is between the negative glow and the positive column

Faro pn
Faro
city in Portugal

Faroe Islands /ˈfeəɹəʊ/ /ˈfɛɹoʊ/ pn
Färöer
group of islands between Scotland and Iceland

Faroese /ˌfɛəɹəuˈiːz/ /ˌfɛɹouˈiz/ adj
färöisch färingisch
pertaining to the Faroese language, people or Faroe Islands

Faroese /ˌfɛəɹəuˈiːz/ /ˌfɛɹouˈiz/ n
Färöisch
language
Färinger Färingerin
person from the Faroe Islands

Faroish /ˈfɛəɹəuɪʃ/ adj
färöisch
pertaing to the Faroish language, people or Faroe Islands

Fata Morgana /ˌfɑtə mɔɹˈɡɑnə/ /ˌfɑːtə mɔːˈɡɑːnə/ n
Fata Morgana
form of mirage caused by temperature inversion

Fatah pn
Fatah
Fatah

Father pn
Vater
God, the father of Creation
Vater Pater
term of address for a Christian priest

Father Frost pn
Väterchen Frost
Slavic equivalent to Santa Claus

Father's Day n
Vatertag Herrentag Männertag
holiday in celebration of fatherhood

Fatimid n
Fatimide
member of a Muslim dynasty

Faustian /ˈfaʊstiən/ /ˈfaʊstɪən/ adj
faustisch
of or pertaining to Faust

February /ˈfɛb.ɹuˌɛɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹʊ.ə.ɹi/ pn
Februar Feber Hornung
second month of the Roman, Julian, and Gregorian calendars

Federal Communications Commission pn
Federal Communications Commission
US wireless regulatory authority

Federal Constitutional Court pn
BVerfG Bundesverfassungsgericht
supreme court of Germany

Federal Intelligence Service pn
Bundesnachrichtendienst
German foreign intelligence agency
NDB Nachrichtendienst des Bundes Schweizer Nachrichtendienste
Swiss intelligence community collectively

Federal Republic of Germany pn
Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Germany's official name

Federal Reserve System pn
Federal Reserve System
US central banking system

Federated States of Micronesia pn
Föderierte Staaten von Mikronesien
official name of Micronesia

Federweisser n
Federweißer
partially fermented grape must

Fehmarn Belt pn
Fehmarnbelt
strait in the Baltic Sea

Felicia /fəˈliʃə/ pn
Felizia
female given name

Felicity pn
Felicitas Felizitas
female given name

Felix /ˈfiːlɪks/ pn
Felix
male given name

Fennoscandia pn
Fennoskandischer Schild
Fennoscandian Shield
Fennoskandien Fennoskandinavien
geographic area

Fennoscandian adj
fennoskandisch

Fenrir pn
Fenrir Fenriswolf
mythical wolf

Feodosiya pn
Feodossija Theodosia
port and resort city

Ferdinand /ˈfɜːdɪˌnænd/ /ˈfɝdn̩ˌænd/ pn
Ferdinand
male given name

Ferris wheel /ˈfɛɹəs wiːl/ n
Riesenrad
ride at a fair consisting of large wheel

Fertile Crescent /ˈfɜːtaɪl ˈkɹɛsənt/ /ˈfɝːtəl ˈkɹɛsənt/ pn
Fruchtbarer Halbmond
crescent-shaped arc of fertile land

Feynman diagram /ˈfaɪnmən ˈdaɪəɡɹæm/ n
Feynman-Diagramm
pictorial representation of the interactions of subatomic particles

Fez /fɛz/ pn
Fès
city in Morocco

Fibonacci number n
Fibonaccizahl
number

Fibonacci sequence n
Fibonaccifolge
sequence of numbers

Fiji /ˈfi.dʒi/ /ˈfiː.dʒiː/ pn
Fidschi
Fiji - a country in Oceania comprising over 300 islands

Fijian /fiːˈdʒiːən/ adj
fidschianisch
Pertaining to Fiji, or its language or people

Fijian /fiːˈdʒiːən/ n
Fidschianer Fidschianerin
a person from Fiji or of Fijian descent

Fijian /fiːˈdʒiːən/ pn
Fidschi Fidschianisch
language

Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ adj
philippinisch
Of or pertaining to the Philippines or its people

Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ n
Philippiner Philippinerin
Native or inhabitant of the Philippines
Philippinisch
One of two national languages of the Philippines

Fimbulwinter pn
Fimbulwinter
in Norse mythology, the long winter signifying the coming of Ragnarok

Finland /ˈfɪn.lənd/ pn
Finnland
Nordic country

Finlandization n
Finnlandisierung
the influence of a large state on a smaller one

Finn /fɪn/ n
Finne Finnin
person from Finland

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ adj
finnisch
of Finland
finnisch Finnisch
of the Finnish language

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ n
Finnisch finnisch
language

Finnish forest reindeer n
Waldren
Rangifer tarandus fennicus

Finno-Ugric pn
finno-ugrische Sprachen
non-Indo-European group of languages

Fiona /fiˈoʊnə/ /fiːˈəʊnə/ pn
Fiona
female given name

Fiordland penguin n
Dickschnabelpinguin
penguin

First Communion n
Erstkommunion Erstkommunionfeier
celebration consisting of a mass and a party
Erstkommunion
first time that a person receives the sacrament of Communion

First Intermediate Period pn
Erste Zwischenzeit
Egypt between the Old and Middle Kingdoms

First Lady n
First Lady Erste Dame
the wife of the President of a country

First Sea Lord pn
Erster Seelord
officer

First World pn
Erste Welt
countries aligned with the West during the Cold War

Flanders /ˈflæn.dɚz/ /ˈflɑːn.dəz/ pn
Flandern
subnational state in the north of federal Belgium
historical county
former province and region of northern France
two provinces in Belgium

Flaubertian /floʊˈbɝti.ən/ /fləʊˈbɜːtɪən/ adj
Flaubert'sch
relating to Gustave Flaubert

Fleming n
Flame Flamin Flämin
native or inhabitant of Flanders

Flemish /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ adj
flämisch Flämisch
of or relating to Flanders
of or relating to the Flemish variety of the Dutch language

Flemish /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ pn
Flämisch flämisch
the Dutch language as it is spoken in Flanders

Flemish Community pn
Flämische Gemeinschaft
one of the three communities of Belgium

Flemish bond n
Flämischer Verband
arrangement of bricks

Flensburg pn
Flensburg
city

Floian pn
Floium

Flora /ˈflɔːɹə/ pn
Flora
female given name
the goddess of flowers

Florence /ˈflɑɹɪns/ /ˈflɒɹəns/ /ˈflɔɹəns/ pn
Florenz
city in Tuscany, Italy
province in Tuscany, Italy
female given name

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ adj
florentinisch Florentiner
of or relating to the Italian city of Florence

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ n
Florentiner
Florentine biscuit
Florentiner Florentinerin
a native or resident of the Italian city of Florence

Florida /ˈflɑɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɒɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɔɹ.ɪ.də/ pn
Florida
US state

Floréal /ˈflɔːɹɪ.əl/ /ˌflɔɹeɪˈɑl/ pn
Blütenmonat Floréal Blumenmonat
the eighth month of French Republican Calendar

Flying Dutchman /ˌflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈdʌtʃ.mən/ pn
Fliegender Holländer
mythical ghost ship

Flying Spaghetti Monster pn
Fliegendes Spaghettimonster
spaghetti deity

Folgaria pn
Vielgereuth

Fomalhaut pn
Fomalhaut
star

Forbidden City pn
die Verbotene Stadt
palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties

Fordism n
Fordismus
Fordism

Formosa /fɔɹˈmoʊ.sə/ /fɔːˈməʊ.sə/ pn
Formosa
name given to Taiwan island

Formula One pn
Formel 1
discipline in motor racing

Fornax pn
Chemischer Ofen
constellation

Forster's tern n
Forsterseeschwalbe
Sterna forsteri

Fortuna pn
Fortuna
Roman goddess

Fortunian pn
Fortunium

Foucault's pendulum n
Foucaultsches Pendel
pendulum free to move in any direction

Fountain of Youth pn
Jungbrunnen
legendary spring of water that restores youth

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse pn
Apokalyptische Reiter vier apokalyptischen Reiter
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Fourier transform n
Fouriertransformation
mathematics: a process that expresses a function

Fourth Reich pn
Viertes Reich
Hypothetical resurrection of the Third Reich

France /fɹæns/ /fɹɑːns/ pn
Frankreich
country

Frances /ˈfɹænsɪz/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪz/ pn
Franziska
feminine form of Francis

Franche-Comté pn
Franche-Comté Freigrafschaft Burgund
region

Francis /ˈfɹænsɪs/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪs/ pn
Franz Franziskus
male given name

Franciscan /fɹænˈsɪskən/ adj
franziskanisch
relating to St Francis or to the Franciscans

Franciscan /fɹænˈsɪskən/ n
Franziskaner
a monk or nun belonging to the religious order founded by St Francis of Assisi

Franco- prefix
Französisch
relating to France or French

Franco-Provençal pn
Frankoprovenzalisch
a Romance language

Francoist adj
franquistisch

Franconia pn
Franken
region of Germany

Franconian adj
fränkisch
relating to the Franks or their empire, Frankish

Francophile adj
frankophil
loving France, the French people or French culture

Francophilia n
Frankophilie
love of France, the French or French culture

Francophobe /ˈfɹæŋkəfoʊb/ n
Frankophobe
one who dislikes France, the French or French culture

Francophobia /ˈfɹæŋ.kəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ n
Frankophobie Franzosenfeindlichkeit Franzosenhass Franzosenhaß Gallophobie
hatred or fear of France, the French or French culture

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ adj
französischsprachig Französisch sprechend französischsprechend frankofon frankophon
French-speaking

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ n
Frankofone Frankofoner Frankophone Frankophoner
speaker of French

Frank /fɹæŋk/ n
Franke Fränkin
one of the Franks

Frank /fɹæŋk/ pn
Frank
male given name

Frankel pn
Fränkel
surname Frankel

Frankenstein's monster n
Frankensteins Monster

Frankfurt pn
Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt
Frankfurt-am-Main
Frankfurt an der Oder Frankfurt
Frankfurt-an-der-Oder

Frankfurt an der Oder pn
Frankfurt an der Oder
town

Frankish /ˈfɹæŋkɪʃ/ adj
fränkisch
of or pertaining to the Franks

Frankish /ˈfɹæŋkɪʃ/ pn
Altfränkisch Fränkisch
the language of the Franks

Franklin's gull n
Präriemöwe
Leucophaeus pipixcan

Fransén-Robinson constant pn
Fransén–Robinson-Konstante
integral of the reciprocal gamma function over the positive real numbers

Franz Josef Land pn
Franz-Josef-Land
archipelago in Russia

Frasch process pn
Frasch-Verfahren

Frasnian pn
Frasnium

Frederica pn
Friederike
female given name

Frederician /ˈfɹɛdɹɪʃən/ adj
friderizianisch
pertaining to Frederick the Great

Frederick /ˈfɹɛd(ə)ɹɪk/ pn
Friedrich
male given name

Free City of Danzig pn
Freie Stadt Danzig
former sovereign state

Freemason n
Freimaurer
member of the Free and Accepted Masons

Freemasonry pn
Freimaurerei
institutions and ways of the Freemasons

Fregean /ˈfɹeɪɡiən/ adj
Fregesch
of or relating to Frege

Freiburg /fɹaɪ.bɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
Freiburg im Breisgau
a German city

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ adj
französisch Französisch
of or relating to France
of or relating to the French people
of or relating to the French language

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ n
Französisch französisch
Romance language spoken in France
Franzosen französisch
people of France, collectively

French Bulldog n
Französische Bulldogge
French Bulldog

French Canadian n
Frankokanadier Frankokanadierin französische Kanadierin französischer Kanadier
Canadian whose first language is French

French Defence n
Französische Verteidigung
chess opening

French Guiana pn
Französisch-Guayana
Department of French Guiana

French Polynesia /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɑ.lɪˈni.ʒə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.ʒə/ pn
Französisch-Polynesien
Overseas territory of France

French Republic pn
Französische Republik
country

French Republican Calendar pn
Französische Revolutionskalender Französische republikanische Kalender
calendar used for twelve years in revolutionary France

French Revolution pn
Französische Revolution
revolution in France from 1789-1799

French Riviera pn
Côte d'Azur
French Riviera

French chalk n
Federweiß Talkum
type of steatite

French disease n
Franzosenkrankheit
syphilis

French horn n
Waldhorn
musical instrument

French kiss n
Zungenkuss französischer Kuss
tongue kiss

French kiss v
knutschen einen Zungenkuss geben mit Zunge küssen rumlecken
to give someone a French kiss

French leave n
französischer Abschied
sudden or unannounced departure

French paradox pn
Französische Paradox
French paradox

French toast /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtoʊst/ /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtəʊst/ n
arme Ritter
food prepared by dipping bread into egg batter and frying

French window n
Fenstertür Terrassentür
door

French-Canadian adj
frankokanadisch französisch-kanadisch französischkanadisch
French-Canadian
frankofon kanadisch frankophon kanadisch französischsprachig kanadisch französischsprechend kanadisch
francophone Canadian

Frenchification n
Französieren Französierung Französisieren Französisierung
act or action of Frenchifying, something Frenchified

Frenchify /ˈfɹɛntʃɪfaɪ/ v
französieren französisieren franzisieren

Frenchman n
Franzose
man of French birth or nationality

Frenchwoman n
Französin
a French woman

Frenchy n
Franzmann
derogatory term for a French native

Frenkel pn
Fränkel
surname Frenkel

Freud /fɹɔɪd/ pn
Freud
surname

Freudian /ˈfɹɔɪ.di.ən/ adj
freudsch Freud'sch Freudianer
relating to or influenced by Sigmund Freud

Freudian slip /ˌfɹɔɪdi.ən ˈslɪp/ /ˌfɹɔɪdɪ.ən ˈslɪp/ n
Freudscher Versprecher
subconscious mistake in speech or action

Freya /ˈfɹeɪə/ pn
Freya
Norse goddess of love
female given name

Fri n
Fr. Fre. Frei. Freit.
abbreviation of Friday

Fribourg pn
Kanton Freiburg
A canton
Freiburg im Üchtland
A city

Friday /ˈfɹaɪdeɪ/ n
Freitag
day of the week

Friday the thirteenth n
Freitag der [[13.]]
particular date combination that occurs when the thirteenth day of a month falls on a Friday

Friesland /fɹiːzlænd/ /ˈfɹiːzlənd/ pn
Friesland
province of the Netherlands

Frigg /fɹɪɡ/ pn
Frigg Frigga
Germanic goddess

Frimaire /fɹiˈmɛəɹ/ /fɹɪˈmɛː/ pn
Frimaire Reifmonat Frostmonat
the third month of the French Republican Calendar

Frisbee /ˈfɹɪzbi/ n
Frisbee Wurfscheibe
disk

Frisian /ˈfɹɪʒən/ adj
friesisch
friesisch Friesisch
of or in the or a Frisian language
of or relating to the region of Frisia

Frisian /ˈfɹɪʒən/ n
Friese
member of the Germanic ethnic group which is native to Frisia
Friese Friesisch
person from the Dutch province of Friesland

Frisian /ˈfɹɪʒən/ pn
Friesisch
the Frisian language group

Frisian Islands pn
Friesische Inseln
archipelago

Friuli pn
Friaul
region of Italy

Friuli-Venezia Giulia pn
Friaul-Julisch Venetien
region

Friulian /fɹiːuːli(ː)ən/ pn
Furlanisch Friaulisch Friulanisch
language spoken in Friuli

Frobenius endomorphism n
Frobeniushomomorphismus
particular endomorphism on a commutative ring with prime characteristic

Fructidor /ˈfɹʊktɪdɔː/ /ˌfɹʊktəˈdɔɹ/ pn
Fruchtmonat Fructidor
the twelfth month of the French Republican Calendar

Fuegian /fjuˈidʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ adj
feuerländisch
of or pertaining to Tierra del Fuego

Fuegian /fjuˈidʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ n
Feuerländer Feuerländerin
someone from Tierra del Fuego

Funen pn
Fünen
the second largest island of Denmark

Fury pn
Furie
female personification of vengeance

Fusha /ˈfʊshə/ pn
Fusha Standartarabisch arabische Hochsprache
standard Arabic

Fårö pn
Fårö
the island

Führer /ˈfjʊəɹə/ n
Führer
Adolf Hitler when chancellor

G clef n
Violinschlüssel
treble clef

G major n
G-Dur
the major chord with a root of G
the major key with G as its tonic

G minor n
g-Moll
the minor chord with a root of G
the minor key with G as its tonic

G-d pn
G'tt G-tt
deliberately incomplete spelling of God

G-sharp minor n
gis-Moll
minor key

G-spot /ˈdʒiːspɒt/ n
G-Punkt
sensitive, erogenous zone on the anterior wall of the vagina

G-string n
String Stringtanga Tanga G-String Minislip
a scanty piece of underwear or lingerie
G-Saite
on a stringed musical instrument, the string that produces G

G20 pn
Gruppe der Zwanzig
group of finance ministers and central bank governors from 20 economies

G8 pn
Gruppe der Acht
Group of 8

GDP n
BIP
abbreviation of gross domestic product

GDPR pn
DSGVO DS-GVO EU-DS-GVO EU-DSGVO EU-Datenschutzgrundverordnung
2018 EU regulation concerning personal data

GDR pn
DDR
German Democratic Republic

GFY phraseologicalUnit
schön für dich
Good for you

GIF /dʒɪf/ n
Gif
short video without audio

GIYF interjection
GIDF
Abbreviation of Google is your friend

GM-free adj
gentechnikfrei

GNU Free Documentation License pn
GNU-Lizenz für freie Dokumentation

GPL pn
Prägermanisch

GPS n
GPS
Global Positioning System

GPS receiver n
Navi Navigationsgerät
GPS receiver

GUI /ˈdʒiːjuːaɪ/ n
GUI
acronym of graphical user interface

Gabon /ɡəˈbɒn/ pn
Gabun
Gabonese Republic

Gabonese /ɡæ.bəˈniːz/ adj
gabunisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Gabon or the Gabonese people

Gabonese /ɡæ.bəˈniːz/ n
Gabuner Gabunerin
A person from Gabon or of Gabonese descent

Gaborone /ˌɡæbəˈɹəʊni/ pn
Gaborone
capital of Botswana

Gabriel /ˈɡeɪbɹi.əl/ pn
Gabriel
male given name
archangel

Gabriela pn
Gabriele
female given name

Gaea /dʒiːə/ pn
Gaia
earth goddess

Gael /ɡeɪl/ n
Gäle Gälin
ethnic group

Gagauz /ˌɡæɡɑːˈuːz/ adj
gagausisch
of, from, or pertaining to Gagauzia, Gagauz people, or the language

Gagauz /ˌɡæɡɑːˈuːz/ pn
Gagausisch
language

Gagauzia pn
Gagausien
Autonomous region

Gaian n
Gaianer
radical Green

Galatia pn
Galatien
region of Asia Minor

Galatians /ɡəˈleɪʃənz/ pn
Galater
book of the Bible

Galicia /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ə/ pn
Galicien Galizien
Iberian kingdom, region of Spain
Galizien
historical kingdom in Central Europe

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ adj
galizisch galicisch
pertaining to Galicia in Iberia

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ n
Galicisch Galizisch
Romance language spoken in Galicia
Galicier Galicierin Galizier Galizierin
person(s) from Galicia, Spain

Galilean adj
galileisch
of or pertaining to Galileo Galilei
galiläisch
of or pertaining to a Galilean, Galileans
of or pertaining to the region of Galilee

Galilean n
Galiläer Galiläerin

Galilee pn
Galiläa
region of northern Israel

Gallic /ˈɡælɪk/ adj
gallisch
of or relating to Gaul or France

Gallio pn
Gelle Gäll
town in Italy

Gallipoli /ɡəˈlɪpəli/ pn
Gallipoli
peninsula

Gallo-Roman adj
galloromanisch gallorömisch
pertaining to the period of Roman rule in Gaul

Gallo-Roman n
Galloromanisch
Romanized Gaul

Galway /ˈɡɔlweɪ/ /ˈɡɔːlweɪ/ pn
Galway
city in Ireland
County Galway Galway
county in Ireland

Galway Bay pn
Galway Bay Galwaybucht
bay off the west coast of Ireland

Galápagos penguin n
Galápagos-Pinguin
penguin

Gambia /ˈɡæmbi.ə/ pn
Gambia
The Republic of The Gambia

Gambian adj
gambisch
of Gambia

Gambian n
Gambier Gambierin
person from Gambia

Gan pn
Gan
one of Sinitic languages

Gandhi /ˈɡandi/ pn
Gandhi
surname Gandhi

Ganesha /ɡəˈne(ɪ)ʃ(ə)/ /ɡəˈneɪʃə/ pn
Ganesha
Hindu god

Gang of Four pn
Viererbande
leftist political faction

Ganges /ˈɡændʒiz/ /ˈɡændʒiːz/ pn
Ganges
the sacred river

Ganymede /ˈɡænɪmiːd/ pn
Ganymed
satellite of Jupiter
in Greek mythology

Gaonic adj
gaonäisch
related to the Geonim

Garden of Eden pn
Garten Eden
place where Adam and Eve first lived

Gascony pn
Gascogne
Former region of France

Gasmoulos n
Gasmule

Gatling gun /ˈɡætlɪŋ ˌɡʌn/ n
Gatling-Kanone
a type of machine gun

Gaugamela /ˌɡɔɡəˈmilə/ pn
Gaugamela
village

Gaul /ɡɔːl/ n
Gallier Gallierin
person

Gaul /ɡɔːl/ pn
Gallien
region

Gaulish adj
gallisch
of or pertaining to Gaul

Gaulish pn
Gallisch
Celtic language of Gaul

Gaussian /ˈɡaʊs.i.ən/ adj
Gaußsch
Gaussian

Gaussian distribution n
Gauß-Verteilung
probability distribution

Gaza pn
Gaza
city

Gaza Strip pn
Gazastreifen
Gaza Strip

Gazan adj
gazäisch

Gazan n
Gazäer

Gdańsk /ɡəˈdænsk/ pn
Danzig Gdańsk
city of Poland

Gdynia pn
Gdingen
city

Ge'ez /ˈɡiːez/ pn
Altäthiopisch
Ethiopian language

Geat /ɡiːt/ n
Gaute
tribe member

Gehenna /ɡəˈhɛ.nə/ pn
Gehinnom
hell, in Abrahamic religions

Geiger counter /ˈɡaɪɡə ˈkaʊntə/ /ˈɡaɪɡɚ ˈkaʊntɚ/ n
Geigerzähler
device

Gelasian pn
Gelasium

Gemini /ˈdʒɛmɪnaɪ/ n
Zwilling
Someone with a Gemini star sign

Gemini /ˈdʒɛmɪnaɪ/ pn
Zwillinge
astrological sign
constellation

Gemma /ˈdʒɛmə/ pn
Gemma
Alpha (α) Coronae Borealis

Gemütlichkeit n
Gemütlichkeit
coziness

General Secretary n
Generalsekretär
chief administrator of political parties or organizations

Genesis pn
Genesis 1. Buch Mose
the book of the Bible

Geneva /dʒəˈniːvə/ pn
Kanton Genf Genf
canton
Genf
city
Genfersee
lake

Geneva Convention pn
Genfer Konvention
international treaty

Genevieve pn
Genoveva
female given name

Genghis Khan [ˈdʒɛŋɡɪs ˈkɑːn] pn
Dschingis Khan
Genghis Khan

Genghisid /ˈdʒɛŋɡɪsɪd/ adj
dschingisidisch
relating to the Genghisids

Genoa /ˈdʒɛn.ou.ə/ /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.ə/ pn
Genua
Italian city
province

Genoese /ˌd͡ʒɛnəʊˈiːz/ adj
genuesisch
of, from or relating to Genoa

Genoese /ˌd͡ʒɛnəʊˈiːz/ n
Genuese Genueser
an inhabitant or resident of Genoa

Genseric pn
Geiserich
male given name

Geoffrey /ˈdʒɛfɹi/ pn
Gottfried
a male given name

Geoffroy's cat n
Kleinfleckkatze
Leopardus geoffroyi

George /dʒɔː(ɹ)dʒ/ pn
Georg Jürgen
male given name

Georgetown pn
Georgetown
capital of Guyana

Georgia /ˈdʒɔɹ.dʒə/ /ˈdʒɔʊ.dʒə/ /ˈdʒɔː.dʒə/ pn
Georgien Grusien
country
Georgia Georgien
state of the USA

Georgian /ˈdʒɔːdʒən/ /ˈdʒɔːɹdʒən/ adj
georgisch grusinisch
pertaining to the country, people or language of Georgia

Georgian /ˈdʒɔːdʒən/ /ˈdʒɔːɹdʒən/ n
Georgisch Grusinisch Kartwelisch
language of the country Georgia
Georgier Georgierin Grusier Grusierin
person from the country of Georgia

Georgian SSR pn
Georgische SSR
Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic

Gerald pn
Gerald
male given name

Gerard pn
Gerhard
male given name

German /ˈd͡ʒɜːmən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmən/ adj
deutsch
of or relating to the German language
deutsch Deutscher
of or relating to the German people
deutsch Deutsch
of or relating to the country of Germany

German /ˈd͡ʒɜːmən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmən/ n
Achtelcicero Deutsche
Germane Germanin
member of a Germanic tribe
Deutscher Deutsche
member of the Germanic ethnic group which is the most populous ethnic group in Germany
Deutscher Deutsche deutsch
native or inhabitant of Germany; person of German citizenship or nationality
Deutsch Hochdeutsch deutsche Sprache
the German language

German Autumn pn
Deutscher Herbst
set of events in late 1977

German Bight pn
Deutsche Bucht
bay in the North Sea

German Democratic Republic pn
Deutsche Demokratische Republik
East Germany from 1949-1990

German Empire pn
Deutsches Kaiserreich Deutsches Reich
Germany between 1871 and 1918

German Shepherd n
deutscher Schäferhund
Medium sized breed of dog

German Spaniel n
Deutscher Wachtelhund
dog breed

German chamomile n
Kamille
annual plant used for tea

German cockroach n
Deutsche Schabe
Blattella germanica

German studies n
Germanistik
academic discipline

German-Canadian adj
deutsch-kanadisch deutschkanadisch
German-Canadian
deutschsprachig kanadisch deutschsprechend kanadisch
germanophone Canadian

German-based adj
deutschbasiert

Germania pn
Germanien
historical region

Germanic /d͡ʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmæn.ɪk/ adj
deutsch deutsch klingend typisch deutsch
having German characteristics
germanisch
relating to the Germanic peoples
relating to the language or group of languages known as Germanic

Germanic /d͡ʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmæn.ɪk/ pn
Germanisch
early language

Germanism n
Germanismus
a word or idiom of the German language

Germanist n
Germanist Germanistin
person who studies Germanic languages and cultures

Germanization n
Eindeutschen Germanisierung
Making more German

Germanize /ˈdʒɜːmənaɪz/ /ˈdʒɝmənaɪz/ v
eindeutschen germanisieren
make more German

Germanness n
Deutschheit Deutschsein
being German

Germano- prefix
Deutsch
relating to Germany and German culture

Germanophobia n
Deutschfeindlichkeit Germanophobie
hatred or fear of Germany or anything German

Germanophone adj
deutschsprachig
German-speaking

Germanophone n
Deutschsprachige Deutschsprachiger
German speaker

Germany /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mə.nɪ/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mə.ni/ pn
Deutschland
country in Central Europe

Germinal /ˈdʒɜːmɪnəl/ /ˈdʒɝmənəl/ pn
Germinal Keimmonat
the seventh month of the French Republican Calendar

Gertrude /ˈɡɝtɹud/ pn
Gertraud Gertrud Gertrude
female given name

Gesamtkunstwerk n
Gesamtkunstwerk
operatic performance

Gessler pn
Gessler
A German surname​

Gestapo pn
Gestapo
the secret police of Nazi Germany

Gethsemane pn
Gethsemane Gethsemani Getsemani
garden in ancient Jerusalem

Ghana /ˈɡɑnə/ /ˈɡɑːnə/ pn
Ghana
The Republic of Ghana

Ghanaian /ɡɑːˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑni.ən/ adj
ghanaisch
of, from, or pertaining to Ghana or the Ghanaian people

Ghanaian /ɡɑːˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑni.ən/ n
Ghanaerin Ghanaer
person from Ghana or of Ghanaian descent

Gheg /ɡɛɡ/ pn
Gegisch
Gheg

Ghent /ˈɡɛnt/ pn
Gent
capital city of the province of East Flanders, Belgium

Ghibelline /ˈɡɪbəlin/ /ˈɡɪbɪlaɪn/ n
Ghibelline Gibelline Waiblinger
member of a medieval Italian faction that supported the German emperors

Giant Mountains pn
Riesengebirge
the particular mountain range

Gibraltar /d͡ʒɪˈbɹɔːltə(ɹ)/ pn
Gibraltar
British overseas territory

Gibraltarian /dʒɪ.bɹɔːlˈtɛəɹ.i.ən/ adj
gibraltarisch
of or pertaining to Gibraltar

Gibraltarian /dʒɪ.bɹɔːlˈtɛəɹ.i.ən/ n
Gibraltarer Gibraltarerin
native or inhabitant of Gibraltar

Gila monster /ˈhilə ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈhiːlə ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ n
Gila-Krustenechse
Heloderma suspectum

Gilbert /ˈɡɪlbɚt/ pn
Gilbert
male given name

Gilead /ˈɡɪliæd/ pn
Gilead
Biblical region east of the Jordan

Giles /dʒaɪlz/ pn
Ägidius
male given name

Gilgamesh /ˈɡɪl.ɡə.mɛʃ/ pn
Gilgamesch
legendary king of Uruk

Girl Guides pn
Pfadfinderinnenbewegung
youth organisation

Girl Scout n
Girl Scout
a member of the Girl Scouts

Girondist n
Girondist Girondistin
member of a moderate faction during the French revolution

Giselle pn
Gisela
female given name

Giza /ˈɡiːzə/ pn
Gizeh
city in Egypt

Glagolitic /ˌɡlæɡəʊˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk/ n
Glagolica
the oldest known Slavonic alphabet

Glarus pn
Kanton Glarus
a canton of Switzerland
Glarus
a town in Switzerland

Glasgow /ˈɡlaz.ɡo/ /ˈɡlæz.ɡoʊ/ /ˈɡlɑːz.ɡəʊ/ pn
Glasgow
the city Glasgow

Glaswegian /ɡlaz.ˈwiːdʒən/ adj
glasgowisch

Glaswegian /ɡlaz.ˈwiːdʒən/ n
Glasgower Glasgowerin
native or resident of Glasgow

Gliwice pn
Gleiwitz
city in Poland

Global Positioning System pn
Global Positioning System
system which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location

Gnat n
Gnat
fighter type

Gnostic /ˈnɑstɪk/ /ˈnɒstɪk/ adj
gnostisch
relating to Gnosticism

Gnostic /ˈnɑstɪk/ /ˈnɒstɪk/ n
Gnostiker Gnostikerin
a believer in Gnosticism

Gnosticism /ˈnɑstəsɪzəm/ /ˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ n
Gnostizismus
Gnosticism

Goa pn
Goa
state in western India

Goan adj
Goaner goanisch
of or pertaining to Goa or its people, culture or languages

Goan n
Goaner Goanerin
a person or resident from the Indian state of Goa

Gobi pn
Gobi
desert

God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ n
Gott
an omnipotent being

God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ pn
Gott
single male deity of duotheism

God bless you interjection
Gott segne dich
said as a short prayer for the recipient
Gesundheit!
said to somebody who has sneezed

God forbid interjection
Gott behüte Gott bewahre da sei Gott vor
Don't let it be

God helps those who help themselves proverb
hilf dir selbst, dann hilft dir Gott
good fortune comes to those who make an effort to accomplish things

God the Father pn
Gott der Vater
aspect of the Trinity

God the Holy Ghost pn
Gott der Heiliger Geist
aspect of the Trinity

God the Son pn
Gott der Sohn
the aspect of the Trinity corresponding to Jesus Christ

God willing interjection
so Gott will wenn Gott es will wenn Gott will
God willing

God works in mysterious ways proverb
die Wege des Herrn sind unergründlich Gottes Wege sind unergründlich
a situation may be beneficial later

God-fearer n
Gottesfürchtige Gottesfürchtiger
God-fearer

God-fearing adj
gottesfürchtig
following the precepts of a religious practice and respects and reveres god and his authority

God-given adj
gottgegeben
given or sent by God or appearing so

Goddard pn
Gotthard
male given name
Gotthardt
surname

Goddess /ˈɡɒdɛs/ pn
Göttin
single goddess of ditheism
Göttin Gott
single goddess of monotheism

Godfrey pn
Gottfried
male given name

Godspeed /ɡɑdˈspid/ /ɡɒdˈspiːd/ n
viel Erfolg!
wish that the outcome of someone's actions is positive for them

Godzilla /ɡɑdˈzɪlə/ /ɡɒdˈzɪlə/ pn
Godzilla
Japanese science-fiction monster

Goethe /ˈɡɜːtə/ pn
Goethe
surname

Goethean adj
Goethesch goethisch göthesch göthisch
relating to Goethe

Goidelic /ɡɔɪˈdɛlɪk/ n
Gälisch
division of the Celtic languages

Golan Heights pn
Golanhöhen
plateau

Golconda /ɡɑlˈkɑndə/ /ɡɒlˈkɒndə/ pn
Golconda Golkanda Golkonda
ruined city in Andhra Pradesh, India

Gold Coast pn
Gold Coast
in Australia

Golden Fleece pn
Goldenes Vlies
in mythology

Golden Horde pn
Goldene Horde
the Mongol invaders

Golden Horn pn
Goldenes Horn
inlet

Golden Week pn
Goldene Woche
holiday

Goldilocks pn
Goldlöckchen
fairy tale character

Golgotha /ˈɡɒlɡəθə/ pn
Golgotha
the crucifixion hill

Goliard n
Vagant
wandering student

Goliath /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/ pn
Goliath Goliat
biblical giant

Gollum /ˈɡɑləm/ n
Gollum
fictional character

Gomel pn
Gomel Homel
city

Gomorrah /ɡəˈmɔɹə/ pn
Gomorra Gomorrha Gomorrhah
city in the Middle East

Gondwana /ɡɑndˈwɑnə/ /ɡɒndˈwɑːnə/ pn
Gondwana
southern supercontinent

Good Book pn
gutes Buch
the Good Book

Good Friday pn
Karfreitag Charfreitag Hoher Freitag Stiller Freitag
The Friday before Easter Sunday, the commemoration of the day on which Christ was crucified

Good Samaritan n
barmherziger Samariter
subject of the parable

Goofy pn
Goofy
Disney character

Google /ˈɡuːɡəl/ pn
Google
Google (in other scripts, the trademark may also be written in Roman letters)

Gorbachev pn
Gorbatschow
Russian surname

Gordian knot /ˈɡoʊɹdɪən ˈnɑt/ /ˈɡɔːdɪən ˈnɒt/ n
Gordischer Knoten
mythical knot

Gordias pn
Gordias Gordios
name of kings of Phrygia

Gori pn
Gori
a city in eastern Georgia

Gorizia pn
Görz
town & province

Gorno-Altaysk pn
Gorno-Altaisk
town, centre of the Altai Republic, Russia

Gorstian pn
Gorstium

Goryeo pn
Goryeo
a historical Korea

Goth /ɡɑθ/ /ɡɒθ/ n
Gote Gotin
member of the East Germanic tribe

Gothenburg /ˈɡɑθn̩bɝɡ/ /ˈɡɒθn̩bɜːɡ/ pn
Göteborg Gotenburg Gothenburg
city on the west coast of Sweden

Gothenburger n
Gotenburger Gotenburgerin Göteborger Göteborgerin
person from, or an inhabitant of, Gothenburg

Gothic /ˈɡɑ.θɪk/ /ˈɡɒ.θɪk/ adj
gotisch
of or relating to the architectural style
of or relating to the Goths
of a sans serif typeface
of the type formerly used for printing German
Gothic
of or relating to the goth subculture or lifestyle

Gothic /ˈɡɑ.θɪk/ /ˈɡɒ.θɪk/ pn
Gotisch
extinct Germanic language

Gothic alphabet n
gotische Schrift gotisches Alphabet
27-letter alphabet of the Gothic language

Gotland pn
Gotland
island of Sweden

Gottschee pn
Gottschee
city
region

Gottscheer n
Gottscheer
Germanic person from Gottschee

Gottscheerish pn
Gottscheerisch
lect

Gouda n
Gouda
cheese

Gouda pn
Gouda
city in the Netherlands

Gozitan adj
gozitanisch
pertaining to Gozo

Gozitan n
Gozitaner Gozitanerin
inhabitant of Gozo

Gracchus /ˈɡɹækəs/ pn
Gracchus
Roman cognomen

Graces /ˈɡɹeɪsɪz/ pn
Grazien
trio of Greek goddesses

Graham bread n
Grahambrot
bread baked of graham flour

Gramscian /ˈɡɹæmʃən/ adj
gramscistisch
of Antonio Gramsci and his works

Granada pn
Granada
city in Spain

Grand Canyon pn
Grand Canyon
large national park and gorge

Grand Duchy of Lithuania pn
Großfürstentum Litauen
former European state

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg pn
Großherzogtum Luxemburg
official name of Luxembourg

Grand Est pn
Großer Osten
region of France

Grand Inquisitor n
Großinquisitor
lead official of the Inquisition

Grand Master n
Großmeister
title

Grand Prix /ɡɹɑ̃ ˈpɹiː/ /ɡɹɒn ˈpɹiː/ n
Grand Prix Grosser Preis Großer Preis
any of several international races, especially one of a series for Formula One racing cars

Grandmaster n
Großmeister Grossmeister Grossmeisterin Großmeisterin
highest title for chess player

Graz /ɡɹɑːts/ pn
Graz
city

Great Barrier Reef pn
Great Barrier Reef Großes Barriereriff
Great Barrier Reef

Great Bear pn
Großer Bär
a bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky

Great Britain pn
Großbritannien
island
United Kingdom

Great Dane n
Deutsche Dogge Dänische Dogge
mastiff

Great Game pn
Große Spiel
the strategic rivalry and conflict

Great Lakes pn
Große Seen
a group of five lakes on the United States-Canada border

Great Leap Forward pn
Großer Sprung nach vorn
Great Leap Forward (in China)

Great Lent pn
Große Fastenzeit große Fastenzeit
Great Lent

Great Patriotic War pn
Großer Vaterländischer Krieg
the war between the USSR and Nazi Germany between 1941 and 1945

Great Pyramid of Giza pn
Cheops-Pyramide
the largest and most famous of the Egyptian pyramids

Great Pyrenees n
Pyrenäen-Berghund
dog breed

Great Recession pn
Weltwirtschaftskrise ab 2007
Great Recession

Great Russia pn
Großrussland
the territories of "Russia proper"

Great Russian pn
Großrussisch
Russian language, when considered mutually intelligble with Ukrainian and Belarusian

Great Satan pn
Großer Satan
pejorative: United States of America

Great Successor pn
Große Nachfolger

Great Vowel Shift pn
Große Vokalverschiebung
major change in the pronunciation of the English language

Great Wall of China pn
Chinesische Mauer
Chinese fortification

Great War pn
Großer Krieg
epithet for World War I

Greater Caucasus /ˈɡɹeɪtə(ɹ) ˈkɔːkəsəs/ [ˈɡɹ̠ʷeɪ̯ɾɚ ˈkʰɔkəsəs] pn
Großer Kaukasus
mountain range

Greater London pn
Groß-London
administrative area

Greater Poland pn
Großpolen
region of Poland

Grecism /ˈɡɹiːsɪzəm/ n
Gräzismus
word or idiom of the Greek language used in another language

Greco- /ˈɡɹɛkoʊ-/ prefix
Griechisch
relating to Greece or Greek

Greco-Roman /ɡɹiːkəʊˈɹəʊmən/ /ˌɡɹɛkoʊˈɹoʊmən/ adj
griechisch-römisch
of or pertaining to Greek or Roman culture

Greece /ɡɹiːs/ pn
Griechenland
country in Southeastern Europe

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ adj
griechisch Griechisch
of the Greek language, people or country

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ n
Grieche Griechin
inhabitant, etc., of Greece
Griechisch griechische Sprache
language of the Greek people

Greek Orthodox adj
griechisch-orthodox
Greek Orthodox (adjective)

Greek Orthodox Church pn
Griechisch-Orthodoxe Kirche
Greek Orthodox Church

Greek fire n
griechisches Feuer
flammable substance

Green Party pn
Die Grünen
particular green party of a country or region

Greenland /ˈɡɹiːn.lənd/ pn
Grönland
a large self-governing island in North America

Greenland shark n
Grönlandhai Eishai
Somniosus microcephalus

Greenlander n
Grönländer Grönländerin
a person from Greenland or of Greenlandic descent

Greenlandish adj
grönländisch
of, from, or pertaining to Greenland, its people or language

Greenlandish n
Grönländisch Kalaallisut
language

Greens pn
Grünen
green party

Gregorian adj
gregorianisch
of, or relating to a person named Gregory

Gregorian calendar pn
Gregorianischer Kalender
calendar

Gregory /ˈɡɹɛɡəɹi/ pn
Gregor
male given name

Grenada /ɡɹəˈneɪ.də/ pn
Grenada
Caribbean country

Grenadian adj
grenadisch
pertaining to Grenada

Grenadian n
Grenaderin Grenader
A person from Grenada

Gressoney-La-Trinité pn
Gressoney-La-Trinité
town in Italy

Gressoney-Saint-Jean pn
Gressoney-Saint-Jean
town in Italy

Gretel pn
Gretel
character in the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel
given name

Grevenmacher pn
Grevenmacher
city

Grim Reaper /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹipɚ/ /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹiːpə/ pn
Sensenmann Schnitter Todesengel
personification of Death

Grimm pn
Grimm
surname

Grimmian adj
Grimmsch
of or relating to the Brothers Grimm

Grisons pn
Graubünden
a canton of Switzerland

Grodno pn
Grodno Hrodna
city

Groningen pn
Groningen Grunneng
city
province

Grozny pn
Grosny
city in Russia

Grudziądz pn
Graudenz
city

Grus pn
Kranich
spring constellation of the southern sky

Gryffindor n
Greiftür
Gryffindor House Harry Potter

Grévy's zebra n
Grevyzebra
Equus grevyi

Guadalcanal /ˌɡwɑːdəlkəˈnɑːl/ pn
Guadalcanal
Pacific island

Guadalquivir /ˌɡwɑdəlkiˈvɪɹ/ /ˌɡwɑːdəlkɪˈvɪə/ pn
Guadalquivir
river in southern Spain

Guadeloupe /ɡwɑː.də.ˈluːp/ pn
Guadeloupe
overseas department of France
island

Guadeloupean adj
von Guadeloupe
of, from, or pertaining to Guadeloupe

Guadiana /ˌɡwɑdiˈɑnə/ /ˌɡwɑːdɪˈɑːnə/ pn
Guadiana
river in Spain and Portugal

Guam /ɡwæm/ /ɡwɑm/ pn
Guam
Territory of Guam

Guamanian adj
guamisch
of, from, or pertaining to Guam

Guamanian n
Guamischer Guamischerin
person from Guam

Guangzhou /ɡwæŋˈdʒəʊ/ /ˈɡwɑŋˈdʒoʊ/ pn
Guangzhou
Chinese city

Guantanamo Bay /ˌɡwɑnˈtɑːnɑmoʊ ˈbeɪ/ pn
Guantanamo-Bucht
US naval base

Guaraní /ˌɡwɑːɹəˈniː/ pn
Guaraní
South-American language

Guatemala /ˌɡwɑː.təˈmɑː.lə/ pn
Guatemala
country in Central America

Guatemalan adj
guatemaltekisch
of, from, or pertaining to Guatemala or its people

Guatemalan n
Guatemalteke Guatemaltekin
person

Guelph /ɡwɛlf/ n
Welfe Guelfe
member of a medieval Italian faction that supported the Pope

Guelphic adj
guelfisch

Guernsey /ˈɡɜːnzi/ /ˈɡɝnzi/ pn
Guernsey
island

Guianan slaty antshrike n
Tüpfelwollrücken
bird

Guillain-Barré syndrome /ɡiːˈæn bəˈɹeɪ ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈɡiːlæn ˈbɑɹeɪ ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
Guillain-Barré-Syndrom
rapid-onset muscle weakness resulting from impaired peripheral nervous system function

Guinea /ˈɡɪniː/ pn
Guinea
short form of the Republic of Guinea

Guinea-Bissau pn
Guinea-Bissau
Republic of Guinea-Bissau

Guinean adj
guineisch
from Guinea
guinea-bissauisch
from Guinea-Bissau

Guinean n
Guineer Guineerin
someone from Guinea or of Guinean descent

Gujarat /ˌɡʊdʒəˈɹɑːt/ pn
Gujarat
state in India

Gujarati adj
gudscharatisch gudscheratisch guzaratisch guzeratisch
of, from, or pertaining to Gujarat, or the Gujarati people

Gujarati n
Gudscharati Gujaratisch
language

Guldborgsund pn
Guldborgsund
strait

Gulf Stream pn
Golfstrom
warm ocean current

Gulf War pn
Golfkrieg
war fought at the Persian Gulf

Gulf War syndrome n
Golfkriegssyndrom
chronic multisymptom disorder

Gulf of Alaska pn
Golf von Alaska
arm of the Pacific Ocean

Gulf of Bothnia pn
Bottnischer Meerbusen
arm of the Baltic

Gulf of California pn
Golf von Kalifornien
body of water

Gulf of Finland pn
Finnischer Meerbusen
arm of the Baltic Sea

Gulf of Guinea pn
Golf von Guinea
part of the Atlantic Ocean

Gulf of Mexico pn
Golf von Mexiko
gulf between USA and Mexico

Gulf of Naples pn
Golf von Neapel
Mediterranean gulf along the coast of Campania

Gulf of Riga pn
Rigaischer Meerbusen
inland body of water that is part of the Baltic Sea in eastern Europe and is near Latvia and Estonia

Gummy Bears pn
Gummibärchen
candy

Gunpowder Plot pn
Pulververschwörung
failed plot to kill the king of England

Gunt pn
Gunt
river in Tajikistan

Gunter pn
Günter Günther
male given name

Guria pn
Gurien
region of Georgia

Gustav pn
Gustav
given name

Gutenberg /ˈɡutn̩ˌbɝɡ/ /ˈɡuːtn̩ˌbɜːɡ/ pn
Gutenberg
surname

Guy /ɡaɪ/ pn
Veit
male given name

Guyana /ɡaɪˈɑː.nə/ pn
Guyana
country

Guyanese /ˌɡaɪəˈniːz/ adj
guyanisch
pertaining to Guyana

Guyanese /ˌɡaɪəˈniːz/ n
Guyaner Guyanerin
person from Guyana

Guzhangian pn
Guzhangium

Gwoyeu Romatzyh pn
Lateinumschrift der Reichssprache
a transliteration system

Gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ n
Zigeuner Zigeunerin
a member of the Romani people or another nomadic group

Győr pn
Győr Raab
city in Hungary

Gzhelian pn
Gzhelium

Gödel's incompleteness theorem pn
Gödelscher Unvollständigkeitssatz
theorem

Görlitz pn
Görlitz
city in Saxony, Germany

H-bomb n
H-Bombe
short for hydrogen bomb

HC n
EK

HIV /ˌeɪtʃ.aɪˈviː/ n
HIV HI-Virus
human immunodeficiency virus

HIV negative adj
HIV-negativ
not having HIV

HIV positive adj
HIV-positiv
infected by the HIV virus

HSK pn
HSK Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi Prüfung des Chinesisch-Niveaus
HSK

HTML pn
HTML
initialism

HTML5 pn
HTML5
initialism

HTTP cookie n
Cookie
packet of information sent by a server to a World Wide Web browser and then returned by the browser each time it accesses that server

HVAC /ˈeɪtʃˌvæk/ n
HLK
heating, ventilation}} and air conditioning

Haarlem pn
Haarlem
city in North Holland

Haast's eagle n
Haastadler
An extinct giant eagle

Habakkuk /həˈbæk.ək/ pn
Habakuk
book of the Bible
male given name
prophet

Habsburg /ˈhæps.bɜːɹɡ/ adj
habsburgisch
relating to the Habsburg family and dynasty

Habsburg /ˈhæps.bɜːɹɡ/ n
Habsburg Habsburger
a member of the Habsburg noble family

Hades /ˈheɪdiːz/ pn
Hades
from Greek mythology
the underworld, the domain of Hades
the Greek translation of Sheol

Hadrian pn
Hadrian
the Roman emperor

Haggai /ˈhæɡaɪ/ pn
Haggai
book of The Bible

Hagia Sophia /ˈhɑːɡiə soʊˈfiə/ pn
Hagia Sophia
a former basilica, now a museum in Turkey

Hail Mary n
Ave Maria Gegrüßet seist Du Maria englischer Gruß
prayer

Hail Mary pass n
Hail Mary Hail Mary Pass
American football: pass with little chance of completion
Verzweiflungsakt Verzweiflungstat
act done in desperation

Hainaut pn
Hennegau
province

Haiti /ˈheɪ.ti/ pn
Haiti
a country in the Caribbean

Haitian /ˈheɪ.ʃən/ adj
haitianisch Haitianisch
pertaining to the country, people, or language

Haitian /ˈheɪ.ʃən/ n
Haitianer Haitianerin
person from Haiti

Haitian Creole n
Haitianisch
language spoken in Haiti

Halicarnassus /ˌhælɪkɑɹˈnæsəs/ pn
Halikarnassos
ancient Greek city

Halifax /ˈhælɨˌfæks/ pn
Halifax
city in England
city of Canada

Haligonian adj
haligonisch
of, from, or pertaining to the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Haligonian n
Haligonier Haligonierin
native or inhabitant of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hall effect n
Halleffekt
development of a transverse voltage gradient

Halley's Comet /ˌhæliːz ˈkɒmɪt/ pn
Halleyscher Komet
comet

Halloween /ˌhæləˈwiːn/ pn
Halloween
October 31st

Hamadan /ˈhæməˌdæn/ pn
Hamadan
city in Iran

Hamas pn
Hamas
Islamic militant organization

Hamburg /ˈhæmbɜːɡ/ /ˈhæmbɝɡ/ pn
Hamburg
city and state of Germany

Hamburger /ˈhæmbɜːɡə/ /ˈhæmbɝɡɚ/ n
Hamburger Hamburgerin
A person from Hamburg

Hamilcar pn
Hamilkar
given name

Hamilton /ˈhæmɪltən/ pn
Hamilton
name of various cities in English-speaking countries

Hamiltonian path n
Hamilton-Pfad
path which visits each vertex exactly once

Hamito-Semitic adj
hamito-semitisch
Hamito-Semitic

Hamito-Semitic pn
Hamito-Semitisch
Hamito-Semitic

Hamlet /ˈhæmlət/ pn
Hamlet
the main character of the play Hamlet

Han /hɑn/ pn
Han Han-Chinesen
Chinese ethnicity

Hanakian adj
hanakisch
pertaining to Hanakia

Hanakian n
Hanake Hanakin
person from Moravia

Hangeul /ˈhɑnˌɡul/ n
Hangeul Hangul
Korean phonetic script

Hankel function n
Hankel-Funktion
function

Hannah /ˈhænə/ pn
Hanna Hannah
female given name
Hanna
mother of Samuel

Hannibal /ˈhænɪbəl/ pn
Hannibal
name

Hanoi pn
Hanoi
capital of Vietnam

Hanover /ˈhænəvə/ /ˈhænˌoʊvɚ/ pn
Hannover
German city

Hansard /ˈhænsəd/ /ˈhænsɚd/ n
Hansard
official report of debates and other proceedings in the British and some Commonwealth parliaments

Hanse /hæns/ n
Hanse Gilde
merchant guild

Hanseatic adj
hanseatisch Hanse hansisch
of or pertaining to the German Hanse

Hanseatic League pn
Hanse
former commercial and military alliance

Hanseatic city n
Hansestadt
member-city of the Hanseatic League

Hansel pn
Hänsel
fictional character in Hansel and Gretel
given name

Hansel and Gretel pn
Hänsel und Gretel
the fairy tale

Hanukkah /ˈhɑː.nə.kə/ /ˈhʌ.nʊ.kə/ pn
Chanukka
the Jewish festival

Happy Holidays phraseologicalUnit
frohe Feiertage frohe Festtage frohes Fest
holiday greeting

Haratin n
Haratin
a member of a certain Berber people

Hardenne pn
von Ardenne
surname

Harold pn
Harald
male given name

Harry /ˈhæɹi/ pn
Harry
male given name

Hartley oscillator n
Hartley-Oszillator Hartley-Schaltung

Hartmann pn
Hartmann
surname

Harun pn
Harun
given name

Harvard /ˈhɑɹvəɹd/ /ˈhɑːvəd/ [haːvɪd] pn
Harvard
university

Haryana /hʌɹɪˈjɑːnə/ pn
Haryana
state

Harz pn
Harz
mountain range

Hasdrubal /ˈhæzdɹʊbəl/ pn
Hasdrubal
given name

Hashemite n
Haschemit
one claiming to be a direct descendent of Hashim

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan pn
Haschemitisches Königreich Jordanien
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Hasid n
Chassid
a member of a Hasidic movement

Hasidic adj
chassidisch
being a Hasid
of Hasidic Judaism

Hasidism pn
Chassidismus
Jewish movement

Haskell pn
Haskell
language

Hassānīya pn
Hassania
Language

Hattusa pn
Hattusa Hattuscha Hattuša
city

Hausa /ˈhaʊsə/ pn
Hausa
language

Hauts-de-France pn
Hauts-de-France
region of France

Havana /həˈvænə/ pn
Havanna
capital of Cuba

Havana Brown n
Havana-Katze
domestic cat breed

Havel pn
Havel
the river

Hawaii /həˈvaɪʔi/ /həˈwaɪ(j)i/ /həˈwaɪ.i/ pn
Hawaii
state of the United States
largest of the Hawaiian Islands
chain of islands

Hawaiian /hə.ˈwaɪ.ən/ adj
hawaiianisch
hawaiisch
of or having to do with the Hawaiian race, culture, or language

Hawaiian /hə.ˈwaɪ.ən/ n
Hawaiianisch Hawaiisch
Hawaiian language
Hawaiianer Hawaiier
a descendant of the peoples inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands prior to European contact

Hawaiian hawk n
Hawaii-Bussard
Buteo solitarius

Heard Island and McDonald Islands pn
Heard und McDonaldinseln
uninhabited islands of Australia

Heathen adj
heidnisch
pertaining or adhering to the faith of Heathenry

Heathen n
Heide Heidin
adherent of the Germanic neo-pagan faith of Heathenry

Heathenry pn
Heidentum

Heathrow /ˌhiːθˈɹoʊ/ pn
Heidereihe
airport in England

Heavenly Father pn
Vater im Himmel himmlischer Vater
A formal name for the Judeo-Christian God

Hebe /ˈhiːb/ /ˈhiːbi/ pn
Hebe
goddess of youth

Hebraic adj
hebräisch

Hebraism n
Hebraismus

Hebraist n
Hebraist Hebraistin
a scholar who specializes in the study of the Hebrew language

Hebraize v
hebraisieren hebräisch machen
convert to a Hebrew/Hebraic form

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ adj
hebräisch Hebräisch
pertaining to the language
pertaining to the people

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ n
Hebräisch hebräisch
language
Hebräer Hebräerin
person

Hebrew Bible pn
hebräische Bibel
the sacred texts of Judaism

Hebrews pn
Hebräer
book of the Bible

Hebrides /ˈhɛbɹədiːz/ pn
Hebriden
group of islands

Hebron pn
Hebron
city in Palestine

Hecatoncheires n
Hekatoncheiren
mythological giants with 100 arms

Hector /ˈhɛktə/ /ˈhɛktɚ/ pn
Hektor
Trojan hero
male given name

Hecuba /ˈhɛkjʊbə/ pn
Hekabe Hekuba
the wife of King Priam

Hedwig pn
Hedwig
female given name

Hegel /ˈheɪɡəl/ pn
Hegel
surname

Hegelian /heɪˈɡeɪlɪən/ /həˈɡeɪli.ən/ adj
hegelianisch Hegelsch
of or pertaining to Hegel's ideas

Heidelberg /ˈhaɪdəlbɜːɡ/ pn
Heidelberg
city

Heilsgeschichte n
Heilsgeschichte
history seen as the work of God's salvation

Heisenberg uncertainty principle pn
Heisenbergsche Unschärferelation Unschärferelation
physical principle

Helen /ˈhɛlən/ pn
Helena
(Greek mythology) the daughter of Zeus and Leda
Helene
female given name

Helenus pn
Helenos
the son of King Priam

Helga /ˈhɛlɡə/ pn
Helga
female given name

Heligoland pn
Helgoland
island

Helios /ˈhiːliɒs/ pn
Helios
god

Hellas pn
Griechenland Hellas
Greek name for Greece

Hellene n
Hellene Hellenin
a Greek

Hellenic adj
hellenisch
of or relating to the ancient Greek culture and civilization

Hellenic Republic pn
Hellenische Republik
official name of Greece

Hellenistic /ˈhɛl.ən.ɪs.tɪk/ adj
hellenistisch
of or relating to a Hellenist
of or relating to a period of Greek history

Hellenophile adj
hellenophil

Hellenophilia n
Hellenophilie

Hellespont /ˈhɛl.ɪ.spɒnt/ /ˈhɛl.ɪs.pɑnt/ pn
Hellespont
strait connecting the Sea of Marmara with the Aegean Sea

Hello World n
Hallo Welt Hallo-Welt-Programm
Hello World

Helmholtz coil n
Helmholtzspule
coil

Helsinki /hɛlˈsɪŋ.ki/ pn
Helsinki
the capital city of Finland

Helvetian adj
helvetisch
from the ancient country of Helvetia

Helvetian n
Helvetier Helvetierin
someone from ancient country of Helvetia

Helvetii pn
Helvetier
Gallic tribe

Helvetism n
Helvetismus
Swiss phrase

Helvétius /hɛlˈviʃəs/ pn
Helvétius
surname

Henrietta /hɛnˈɹiː.ɛt.ə/ pn
Henrike Heike Heinrike
feminine form of Henry

Henry /ˈhɛn.ɹi/ pn
Heinrich
given name

Hepburn pn
Hepburn-System
romanization system for Japanese

Hephaestus /hɪˈfiːstəs/ /hɪˈfɛstəs/ pn
Hephaistos
Greek god

Hera /ˈhɪəɹə/ pn
Hera
queen of the gods, wife of Zeus

Heracles /ˈhɛɹəkliːz/ pn
Herakles
the son of Zeus

Heraclitus /he(ɪ).ɹɑ(ː)ˈkli(ː).tus/ /ˌhɛɹ.əˈklaɪ.təs/ pn
Heraklit
given name

Herbart pn
Herbart
surname

Herbert /ˈhɜːbət/ /ˈhɝbɚt/ pn
Herbert
male given name

Herculaneum /ˌhɜɹkjəˈleɪni.əm/ /ˌhɜːkjuˈleɪni.əm/ pn
Herculaneum
city in Italy

Herculean /hɜːɹˈkjuːliən/ adj
herkulisch
of extraordinary might, power, size, etc.
requiring a huge amount of work

Hercules /ˈhɜːkjəliːz/ /ˈhɝːkjəliːz/ pn
Herkules
The Roman name of Heracles
constellation

Herman /ˈhɜːmən/ /ˈhɝmən/ pn
Hermann
given name

Hermione /hɜːˈmaɪ.ə.nɪ/ /ˈhɝˈmaɪ.ə.ni/ pn
Hermione
Daughter of Helen and Menelaus, wife of Orestes

Hermitian /hɜː(ɹ)ˈmɪʃən/ adj
hermitesch
equal to its transpose conjugate

Herod /ˈhɛɹəd/ pn
Herodes
king

Herodotean adj
herodotisch
Characteristic of Herodotus or his works

Herodotus /həˈɹɑːdətəs/ /həˈɹɒdətəs/ pn
Herodot
ancient historian

Herostratus pn
Herostratos
ancient arsonist

Hertha pn
Herta Hertha
female given name

Hertzsprung-Russell diagram n
Hertzsprung-Russell-Diagramm
plot of the absolute magnitude of stars

Herzeg-Bosnia pn
Herzeg-Bosnien
country on the Balkan peninsula

Herzeg-Bosnian adj
herzegbosnisch
of or pertaining to Bosnia

Herzegovina /ˌhɛəɹtsɨˈɡoʊvɨnə/ pn
Herzegowina
Southern wedge of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Herzegovinian adj
herzegowinisch
of, from, or pertaining to Herzegovina and its inhabitants

Herzegovinian n
Herzegowiner Herzegowinerin Herzegowze Herzegowzin
a person from Herzegovina

Hesiod /ˈhiːsi.əd/ pn
Hesiod
Greek poet

Hesperia /hɛˈspɪəɹi.ə/ pn
Hesperia
literally "western land"
one of the Hesperides

Hesperides /hɛˈspɛɹɪdiːz/ n
Hesperiden
a group of nymphs

Hesse pn
Hessen
state

Hessian /ˈhɛsɪən/ /ˈhɛʃən/ adj
hessisch
pertaining to Hesse

Hessian /ˈhɛsɪən/ /ˈhɛʃən/ n
Hesse Hessin
native or inhabitant of Hesse

Hesychast /ˈhɛsɪkæst/ n
Hesychast
a member of a school of quietist monks in 14th-century Greece and Byzantium

Hettangian pn
Hettangium
age/stage of the Jurassic period/system

Hezbollah pn
Hisbollah
Lebanese Shia islamic organisation

Hieronymus pn
Hieronymus
male given name

Higgs boson n
Higgs-Boson Higgs-Teilchen
elementary particle

High Fens /ˈhaɪ̯ˈfɛnz/ pn
Hohes Venn
region in eastern Belgium and western Germany

High German n
Hochdeutsch
any of a group of West Germanic languages
Hochdeutsch Standarddeutsch
standard German

High German consonant shift pn
althochdeutsche Lautverschiebung deutsche Lautverschiebung hochdeutsche Lautverschiebung zweite Lautverschiebung
sound change that affected the stop consonants of the High German languages

High Holidays pn
Hohen Feiertage
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, collectively

High Mass pn
Hochamt
a Roman Catholic Mass celebrated in full ceremonial form

High Middle Ages pn
Hochmittelalter
period of European history, between the Early Middle Ages and the Late Middle Ages, that saw great social and political change

Highness n
Hoheit
form of address

Hiiumaa pn
Dagö Hiiumaa
island of Estonia

Hijra /ˈhɪd͡ʒɹə/ n
Hidschra Hedschra Hegira
Muhammad's departure from Mecca

Hilda /ˈhɪldə/ pn
Hilda
female given name

Hildebrand /ˈhɪldəbɹænd/ pn
Hildebrand
A German surname​

Hilferdingian adj
Hilferdingsch
relating to the views of Rudolf Hilferding

Himalayas /ˌhɪməˈleɪəz/ pn
Himalaya Himalaja
a mountain range of south-central Asia

Hindenburg /ˈhɪndənbʊɹk/ pn
Hindenburg
the German commercial passenger-carrying rigid airship

Hindi /ˈhɪndi/ n
Hindi
language

Hindu /ˈhɪnduː/ n
Hindu Hindufrau
religious adherent

Hindu Kush pn
Hindukusch
mountain range

Hinduism /ˈhɪnduɪzəm/ pn
Hinduismus
religion

Hindustan pn
Hindustan
alternative name for India
northern region of India

Hippocrates /hɪˈpɒkɹəˌtiːz/ pn
Hippokrates
an Ancient Greek male given name

Hirnantian pn
Hirnantium

Hiroshima /hɪ(ə)ˈɹɒʃɪmə/ /hɪˈɹoʊʃɪmə/ pn
Hiroschima
a city in Honshu, Japan

Hirsch funnel n
Hirschtrichter
a piece of laboratory equipment used in filtration

His Imperial Majesty pronoun
Seine Kaiserliche Majestät
His Imperial Majesty

His Majesty pronoun
Seine Majestät
title of respect used when referring to a king

Hispanic /hɪˈspænɪk/ adj
hispanoamerikanisch lateinamerikanisch spanisch

Hispanic America pn
Hispanoamerika Spanischamerika
parts of the Americas which speak Spanish

Hispanicize v
hispanisieren
Hispanize, hispanize
ins Spanische übersetzen
translate into Spanish

Hispanophone adj
spanischsprachig
Spanish-speaking

Hitler pn
Hitler
Austrian surname held by Adolf Hitler

Hitler Youth pn
Hitlerjugend

Hitlerian adj
Hitler Hitlersch
related to Adolf Hitler

Hitlerism n
Hitlerismus
political philosophy of Hitler

Hittite /ˈhɪtaɪt/ adj
hethitisch
of or relating to the Hittite people, language or kingdom

Hittite /ˈhɪtaɪt/ n
Hethiter Hethiterin
person

Hittite /ˈhɪtaɪt/ pn
Hethitisch Hethiter
language

Hittitologist n
Hethitologe Hethitologin
a person specialised in Hittitology

Hittitology n
Hethitologie
the study of Hittites and their language and culture

Hmong /h(ə)ˈmɑŋ/ /h(ə)ˈmɒŋ/ n
Miao
people

Hobart /ˈhəʊbɑːt/ pn
Hobart
capital of Tasmania

Hobbesian adj
Hobbessch
relating to Thomas Hobbes or his philosophical theories

Hogwarts /ˈhɒɡ.wɔːts/ /ˈhɔɡ.wɔɹts/ pn
Hogwarts
fictional school for learning magic

Hohenzollern /ˈhoʊənˌzɑləɹn/ /ˌhəʊənˈzɒlən/ n
Hohenzoller Hohenzollerin
a member of the Hohenzollern family and dynasty

Hohenzollern /ˈhoʊənˌzɑləɹn/ /ˌhəʊənˈzɒlən/ pn
Hohenzollern
a noble family and royal dynasty

Hohhot pn
Hohhot
capital of Inner Mongolia

Hokkaido pn
Hokkaido Hokkaidō
a northern largest island of Japan, or a prefecture based in itself

Holbach pn
Holbach
surname

Holiness n
Heiligkeit
used to address the pope

Holland /ˈhɑlənd/ /ˈhɒlənd/ pn
Holland
the Netherlands
a region of the Netherlands

Hollander beater n
Holländer Papierholländer
machine to produce paper pulp

Hollywood pn
Hollywood
area of Los Angeles
the American motion picture industry

Holocaust /ˈhɑləkɑst/ /ˈhɑləkɔst/ /ˈhɒləkɔːst/ pn
Holocaust
the mass murder of 11 million people by Nazi Germany
Holocaust Auschwitz Endlösung Judenmord Judenvernichtung Massenmord an den europäischen Juden
the mass murder of 6 million Jews by Nazi Germany

Holocene pn
Holozän
The Holocene epoch

Holodomor /ˌhɒlədəˈmɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Holodomor
1932–33 famine in Ukraine

Holstein pn
Holstein
region

Holy Communion pn
Abendmahl Brotbrechen Eucharistie Heilige Kommunion Heiliges Abendmahl Heiliges Mahl
Christian sacrament

Holy Father pn
Dieu le Père
God
Heiliger Vater
Pope

Holy Grail pn
Heiliger Gral
artifact in Christian mythology

Holy Land pn
Heiliges Land
that part of Asia in which most Biblical events are set

Holy Prepuce n
Heilige Vorhaut heilige Vorhaut
Holy Prepuce

Holy Roman Empire pn
Heiliges Römisches Reich Heiliges Römisches Reich Deutscher Nation
state

Holy Saturday n
Karsamstag
the Saturday immediately after Good Friday

Holy See pn
Heiliger Stuhl Heilige Stuhl
episcopal see of the Catholic Church

Holy Spirit pn
Heiliger Geist
Christian: aspect of the Holy Trinity

Holy Week pn
Karwoche
week preceding Easter

Holy Writ n
Heilige Schrift
Bible

Holy of Holies pn
Allerheiligstes
inner sanctum
the most sacred place within a sacred building

Home Army pn
Polnische Heimatarmee
Polish resistance movement

Home Secretary n
Innenminister Innenministerin
minister responsible for law and order

Homer /ˈhoʊməɹ/ /ˈhəʊmə/ pn
Homer
Ancient Greek poet

Homeric /hoʊˈmɛɹɪk/ /həʊˈmɛɹɪk/ adj
homerisch
resembling or relating to the epic poetry of Homer

Homocaust pn
Homocaust
mass murder or persecution of homosexuals

Homs /hɒms/ pn
Homs
city in Syria

Homsi /ˈhɒmsi/ adj
Homser
of or pertaining to Homs

Homsi /ˈhɒmsi/ n
Homser Homserin
a person from, or an inhabitant of, Homs

Honduran adj
honduranisch
Pertaining to Honduras

Honduran n
Honduraner Honduranerin
Person from Honduras

Honduras /hɑnˈdʊɹ.əs/ /hɒnˈdjʊə.ɹəs/ pn
Honduras
a country in Central America

Hong Kong /ˌhɒŋˈkɒŋ/ pn
Hongkong
coastal administrative region in south-east China

Hongkongese adj
Hongkong- hongkonger
relating to Hong Kong

Honiara /ˌhəʊnɪˈɑːɹə/ pn
Honiara
the capital of the Solomon Islands

Honolulu /ˌhɒn.ə.ˈluː.luː/ pn
Honolulu
the capital of Hawaii

Honorius pn
Honorius
male given name

Honshu /ˈhɑnʃu/ pn
Honshū
the main island of the Japanese Archipelago

Hooke's law pn
Hookesches Gesetz
principle that stress applied to a solid is proportional to strain produced

Horace /ˈhɒɹəs/ /ˈhɔɹəs/ pn
Horaz
poet

Horn of Africa pn
Horn von Afrika
peninsula in East Africa

Horned God pn
Gehörnter Gott
Wiccan god

Horologium pn
Pendeluhr
constellation

Hosea /ˌhoʊˈziːə/ pn
Hosea
book of the Bible
prophet

Hottentot n
Hottentotte Hottentottin
a member of the Khoekhoe people

Hottentot pn
Hottentottisch hottentottische Sprache
language of the Khoekhoe

Hottentot teal n
Hottentottenente Pünktchenente
Anas hottentota

House of Commons pn
Haus ab Gemeinen House of Commons Unterhaus
lower house in UK or Canadian parliament

House of Lords pn
Haus ab Leiberwarten House of Lords Oberhaus
upper chamber of UK parliament

House of Representatives pn
Repräsentantenhaus
lower house of parliament

Houston /ˈha͡ʊstən/ /ˈhjuː.stɨn/ pn
Houston
Texan city

Hradec Králové pn
Hradec Králové Königgrätz
city in the Czech republic

Huaqiao n
Huaqiao
overseas Chinese

Hubble constant pn
Hubble-Konstante
number

Hubert /ˈhjubɚt/ pn
Hubert
male given name

Hudsonian godwit n
Hudsonschnepfe
Limosa haemastica

Hue /ˈhweɪ/ pn
Hué Huë
city, province of Vietnam

Hugh /hjuː/ pn
Hugo
male given name

Huguenot /ˈhju.ɡə.nɒt/ n
Hugenotte Hugenottin
a member of the Protestant Reformed Church of France during the 16th and 17th century

Hulaguid adj
hulaguidisch
relating to the Ilkhans

Huldah pn
Hulda
biblical prophetess

Human Genome Project pn
Humangenomprojekt
Human Genome Project

Humbert pn
Humbert
male given name

Humboldt penguin n
Humboldt-Pinguin
Spheniscus humboldti

Humpty Dumpty pn
Goggelmoggel Humpty Dumpty
fairy tale character

Hun /hʌn/ n
Hunne Hunnin
member of nomadic tribe

Hundred Years' War pn
Hundertjähriger Krieg
conflict between France and England

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
ungarisch Ungarisch
of, from, or pertaining to Hungary

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ n
Ungar Ungarin
person from Hungary
Ungarisch ungarisch
the language

Hungarian hound n
transylvanischer Laufhund ungarische Bracke ungarischer Laufhund
hunting dog

Hungarian notation /hʌŋˈɡɛɹi.ən noʊˈteɪʃən/ n
ungarische Notation
Hungarian notation

Hungary /ˈhʌŋ.ɡəɹ.i/ pn
Ungarn
the country

Huningue pn
Hüningen
commune in Alsace

Hunnic /ˈhʌnɪk/ adj
hunnisch
relating to the Huns

Hunnic /ˈhʌnɪk/ pn
Hunnisch
the language of the Huns

Hunsrik pn
Riograndenser Hunsrückisch
language

Hunter pn
Jäger
surname

Huron n
Hurone

Hurrian /ˈhʌɹɪən/ adj
hurritisch
of or pertaining to the Hurrians, their language or culture

Hurrian /ˈhʌɹɪən/ n
Hurriter Hurriterin
person

Hurrian /ˈhʌɹɪən/ pn
Hurritisch
the language of Hurrians

Hus pn
Hus
A Czech surname​

Husayn pn
Hussein
Husayn

Hussite n
Hussit Hussitin
follower

Hussitism pn
Hussitismus
religious reform movement of the Bohemian Reformation

Hutterite n
Hutterer Hutterin
a member of a communal branch of Anabaptists founded by Jakob Hutter

Hyacinthus /ˌhaɪəˈsɪnθəs/ pn
Hyakinthos
a Spartan youth loved and accidentally killed by Apollo

Hydra /ˈhaɪ̯dɹə/ pn
Wasserschlange
constellation
Hydra
one of Pluto's moons
mythical serpent

Hydrus pn
Kleine Wasserschlange
constellation

Hygieia pn
Hygieia
Greek goddess of health, hygiene, cleanliness, and sanitation

Hypnos /ˈhɪpnɒs/ pn
Hypnos
Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep

Hávamál pn
Hávamál
second book of the Poetic Edda

I /aɪ/ /aː/ /ɑe/ pronoun
ich
personal pronoun

I am English phraseologicalUnit
ich bin Engländer ich bin Engländerin
I am English

I beg your pardon phraseologicalUnit
wie bitte

I came, I saw, I conquered phraseologicalUnit
ich kam, ich sah, ich siegte kam, sah und siegte
used to indicate a total swift victory

I can't find my ... phraseologicalUnit
ich kann mein ... nicht finden ich kann meine ... nicht finden ich kann meinen ... nicht finden
I can't find my ...

I could eat a horse phraseologicalUnit
ich habe Hunger wie ein Bär ich habe Hunger wie ein Wolf
I am very hungry

I do phraseologicalUnit
ja, ich will
traditional phrase said upon acceptance of marriage

I don't care phraseologicalUnit
es interessiert mich nicht es ist mir egal es ist mir gleich es ist mir schnuppe es ist mir wumpe es juckt mich nicht
I don't care

I don't drive phraseologicalUnit
ich fahre kein Auto
I don't drive (a car, a vehicle)

I don't eat fish phraseologicalUnit
ich esse keinen Fisch
I don't eat fish

I don't eat meat phraseologicalUnit
ich esse kein Fleisch
I don't eat meat

I don't eat pork phraseologicalUnit
ich esse kein Schweinefleisch
I don't eat pork

I don't have all day phraseologicalUnit
Ich habe nicht den ganzen Tag Zeit
you want someone to do something faster

I don't know [ɑɪ̯ ɾoʊ̯(ʔ)t̚ noʊ̯] phraseologicalUnit
ich weiß es nicht ich weiß nicht
I don’t know

I don't speak English phraseologicalUnit
ich spreche kein Deutsch
I don't speak (fill with the name of the current foreign language)
ich spreche kein Englisch
I don't speak English (specifically English)

I don't think so phraseologicalUnit
das glaube ich nicht ich glaube nicht
I think that what has been said is untrue

I don't understand phraseologicalUnit
ich verstehe nicht
I don't understand

I don't want it phraseologicalUnit
ich will es nicht
I don't want it

I don't want to buy anything phraseologicalUnit
Ich möchte nichts kaufen.
I don't want to buy anything

I hate you phraseologicalUnit
ich hasse Sie ich hasse dich ich hasse euch
expression of intense dislike

I have AIDS phraseologicalUnit
ich habe AIDS
I have AIDS

I have a cold /aɪ hæv ə koʊld/ phraseologicalUnit
ich bin erkältet
I have a cold

I have a fever phraseologicalUnit
ich habe Fieber
I have a fever

I have a headache phraseologicalUnit
ich habe Kopfschmerzen
I have a headache

I have a question phraseologicalUnit
ich habe eine Frage
I have a question

I have asthma phraseologicalUnit
ich habe Asthma
I have asthma

I have cancer phraseologicalUnit
Ich habe Krebs
I have cancer

I have diabetes phraseologicalUnit
ich habe Diabetes
I have diabetes

I have high blood pressure phraseologicalUnit
ich habe einen hohen Blutdruck
I have high blood pressure

I have low blood pressure phraseologicalUnit
ich habe einen niedrigen Blutdruck
I have low blood pressure

I have no money phraseologicalUnit
ich habe kein Geld
I have no money

I know phraseologicalUnit
ich weiß
response indicating agreement with prior statement before it was made

I know you are but what am I phraseologicalUnit
selber, selber, lachen alle Kälber wer es sagt, der ist es selber
assertion that an insult made by the party to whom the phrase is directed is actually true of that party

I like you phraseologicalUnit
Sie gefallen mir du gefällst mir ich mag Sie ich mag dich
I like you

I live in Melbourne phraseologicalUnit
ich wohne in Melbourne
I live in Melbourne (example city)

I lost my backpack phraseologicalUnit
ich habe meinen Rucksack verloren
I lost my backpack

I lost my glasses phraseologicalUnit
ich habe meine Brille verloren
I lost my glasses

I lost my handbag phraseologicalUnit
ich habe meine Handtasche verloren
I lost my handbag

I lost my keys phraseologicalUnit
ich habe meine Schlüssel verloren
I lost my keys

I lost my wallet phraseologicalUnit
ich habe meine Brieftasche verloren
I lost my wallet

I love you /aɪ lʌv juː/ phraseologicalUnit
ich liebe dich Ich habe dich lieb ich mag dich
affirmation of affection or deep caring
ich liebe dich ich habe Sie gern ich habe Sie lieb ich habe dich gern ich habe dich lieb ich habe euch gern
affirmation of romantic feeling

I miss you phraseologicalUnit
du fehlst mir ich vermisse dich
I miss you

I must go phraseologicalUnit
ich muss gehen
I must go

I need ... phraseologicalUnit
ich brauche ...
I need ... (something)

I need a guide phraseologicalUnit
ich brauche einen Fremdenführer
I need a guide (a person who guides)
ich brauche einen Reiseführer
I need a guide (a written guide)

I need to vomit /aɪ nid tu ˈvɑmit/ phraseologicalUnit
ich muss erbrechen ich muss kotzen ich muss mich übergeben
I need to vomit

I think so phraseologicalUnit
ich glaube schon
I think so

I think therefore I am phraseologicalUnit
ich denke, also bin ich
philosophical proof of existence

I told you so phraseologicalUnit
ich hab's gesagt
told you so!

I want my money back phraseologicalUnit
ich will mein Geld zurück
words to request a refund

I want to go to the toilet phraseologicalUnit
ich muß zur Toilette gehen
I want to go to the toilet

I want to know phraseologicalUnit
ich will wissen
I want to know

I was born in ... phraseologicalUnit
ich bin in ... geboren
I was born in ... (place name)
ich bin ... geboren
I was born in ... (year)

I wish phraseologicalUnit
wenn auch wenn doch nur
I would very much like that to be so

I'd like to kiss you phraseologicalUnit
ich möchte dich küssen
I'd like to kiss you

I'd like to know phraseologicalUnit
ich möchte wissen ich wüsste gern
phrase

I'll call the police phraseologicalUnit
ich rufe die Polizei
I'll call the police

I'm ... year(s) old phraseologicalUnit
ich bin ... ich bin ... Jahre alt
I am ... year(s) old

I'm Jewish phraseologicalUnit
ich bin Jude ich bin Jüdin
I'm Jewish (ethnic)
I'm Jewish (religious)

I'm a Buddhist phraseologicalUnit
ich bin Buddhist ich bin Buddhistin
I'm a Buddhist

I'm a Catholic phraseologicalUnit
ich bin katholisch
I'm a Catholic

I'm a Christian phraseologicalUnit
ich bin Christ ich bin Christin
I'm a Christian

I'm a Muslim phraseologicalUnit
ich bin Moslim ich bin Muslim ich bin Muslima
I'm a Muslim

I'm a Protestant phraseologicalUnit
ich bin evangelisch
I'm a Protestant

I'm a vegetarian phraseologicalUnit
ich bin Vegetarier ich bin Vegetarierin
I'm vegetarian

I'm agnostic phraseologicalUnit
ich bin Agnostiker ich bin Agnostikerin
I'm agnostic

I'm allergic to aspirin phraseologicalUnit
ich bin allergisch gegen Aspirin
I'm allergic to aspirin

I'm allergic to pollen phraseologicalUnit
ich bin allergisch gegen Pollen
I'm allergic to pollen

I'm an atheist phraseologicalUnit
ich bin Atheist ich bin Atheistin
I'm an atheist

I'm ashamed phraseologicalUnit
ich schäme mich
I'm ashamed

I'm bisexual phraseologicalUnit
ich bin bi ich bin bisexuell
I'm bisexual

I'm bleeding phraseologicalUnit
ich blute
I'm bleeding

I'm blind /aɪm ˈblaɪnd/ phraseologicalUnit
ich bin blind
I'm blind

I'm cold phraseologicalUnit
ich friere mir ist kalt
I'm cold

I'm confused phraseologicalUnit
ich bin verwirrt
I am confused

I'm deaf /aɪm ˈdɛf/ phraseologicalUnit
Ich bin taub
I'm deaf

I'm divorced phraseologicalUnit
ich bin geschieden
I'm divorced

I'm dying phraseologicalUnit
ich sterbe
I'm dying

I'm embarrassed phraseologicalUnit
es ist mir peinlich
I'm embarrassed

I'm fine phraseologicalUnit
es geht mir gut
response

I'm fine, thank you phraseologicalUnit
mir geht's gut, danke
expected, polite response to How are you?

I'm full phraseologicalUnit
ich bin satt
I'm full

I'm gay phraseologicalUnit
ich bin lesbisch ich bin schwul
I'm gay

I'm hot phraseologicalUnit
mir ist heiß
I'm hot

I'm hungry phraseologicalUnit
ich bin hungrig ich habe Hunger
I'm hungry

I'm in love with you phraseologicalUnit
ich bin in dich verliebt
declaration of romantic feeling

I'm looking for a grocery store phraseologicalUnit
ich suche einen Lebensmittelladen
I'm looking for a grocery store

I'm looking for a job phraseologicalUnit
ich suche Arbeit ich suche einen Job
I'm looking for a job

I'm lost phraseologicalUnit
ich habe mich verlaufen
I'm lost

I'm married phraseologicalUnit
ich bin verheiratet
I'm married

I'm mute /aɪm ˈmjuːt/ phraseologicalUnit
ich bin stumm
I'm mute

I'm not interested phraseologicalUnit
ich bin nicht interessiert
I'm not interested

I'm not religious phraseologicalUnit
ich bin nicht religiös
I'm not religious

I'm pregnant phraseologicalUnit
ich bin schwanger
I'm pregnant

I'm scared phraseologicalUnit
Angst haben
I'm scared

I'm sick phraseologicalUnit
ich bin krank
I'm sick/ill

I'm single phraseologicalUnit
ich bin ledig
I'm single

I'm sorry phraseologicalUnit
Entschuldigung es tut mir leid ich bitte um Verzeihung tut mir leid
I'm sorry

I'm straight phraseologicalUnit
ich bin hetero ich bin heterosexuell
I'm straight

I'm thirsty phraseologicalUnit
ich habe Durst
I need a drink

I'm tired phraseologicalUnit
ich bin müde
I am tired (in need of rest or sleep)

I'm twenty years old phraseologicalUnit
ich bin zwanzig ich bin zwanzig Jahre alt
I am twenty years old

I've been raped phraseologicalUnit
ich bin vergewaltigt worden
I've been raped

I've been robbed phraseologicalUnit
ich bin beraubt worden
I've been robbed

I've been shot phraseologicalUnit
ich bin angeschossen worden
I've been shot

I've burned myself phraseologicalUnit
ich habe mich verbrannt
I've burned myself

I/O n
E/A
computing: input/output

IAEA pn
IAEO
International Atomic Energy Agency

ICAO pn
IZLO
International Civil Aviation Organization

ICJ pn
IGH
International Court of Justice

ICU n
Intensivstation IPS ITS
intensive care unit

ID card n
Personalausweis Ausweis ID Identitätskarte
card or badge showing the official identity of the wearer

IDaaS n
IDaaS
Identity as a Service

IED /ˌaɪ iː ˈdiː/ n
USBV
improvised explosive device

ILO pn
IAO Internationale Arbeitsorganisation
International Labour Organization

IMHO phraseologicalUnit
mMn mbMn
in my humble opinion

IMO
m. E. meiner Meinung nach meines Erachtens
in my opinion

IMO pn
Internationale Seeschifffahrts-Organisation
International Maritime Organization

IOC pn
IOK
initialism of International Olympic Committee

IOU n
Schuldanerkenntnis
informal promissory note that is not a negotiable instrument

IP pn
IP
inflectional phrase

IP address n
IP-Adresse
number assigned to each computer's network interface

IPA /aɪ piː ˈeɪ/ pn
IPA
International Phonetic Alphabet

IQ n
IQ
abbreviation of intelligence quotient

IS pn
IS
Islamic State, abbreviation

ISBN n
Internationale Standardbuchnummer
International Standard Book Number

ISIS /ˈaɪsɪs/ pn
ISIG ISIL ISIS
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria

ISP n
ISP
Internet service provider

ISS pn
ISS
International Space Station

ISSN n
Internationale Standardnummer für fortlaufende Sammelwerke
International Standard Serial Number

IT n
IT
information technology

IaaS n
IaaS
Infrastructure as a Service

Iamblichean adj
iamblichisch
of or pertaining to Iamblichus

Iamblichus /aɪˈæmblɪkəs/ pn
Iamblichos Jamblichos Jamblichus
Syrian Neoplatonist philosopher

Iapetus /aɪˈæpɪtəs/ pn
Iapetos Japetos Japetus
the Titan
Iapetus Japetus
the moon of Saturn

Iași pn
Jassy Iași Jaßenmarkt
city in Romania

Iberia /aɪˈbɪəɹ.i.ə/ pn
Iberien Iberische Halbinsel
region south of the Pyrenees
Iberien Iberia
ancient region of Georgia

Iberian adj
iberisch
Native to Iberia

Iberian n
Iberer Ibererin
Native of Iberia
Iberisch
an extinct language

Iberian Peninsula pn
Iberische Halbinsel Pyrenäenhalbinsel
peninsula

Ibiza /ɪˈbiːθə/ pn
Ibiza
island

Icarus /ˈɪkəɹəs/ pn
Ikaros Ikarus

Iceland /ˈaɪs.lənd/ pn
Island
country in Europe

Iceland gull n
Polarmöwe
Larus glaucoides

Icelander n
Isländer Isländerin
a person from Iceland or of Icelandic descent

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ adj
isländisch Isländisch
of or relating to Iceland
isländisch
of or relating to the Icelandic language
of or relating to the natives or inhabitants of Iceland

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ n
Isländisch isländisch
language

Icelandic Sheepdog n
Islandhund Isländischer Schäferhund Isländischer Spitz
Icelandic Sheepdog

Ida /ˈaɪdə/ pn
Ida
female given name

Idaho /ˈaɪdəhoʊ/ pn
Idaho
US state

Idist n
Idist Idistin
Ido speaker

Ido /ˈidoʊ/ pn
Ido
artificial language reformed from Esperanto

Ignatian adj
ignatianisch
of Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Ignatius /ɪɡˈneɪʃəs/ pn
Ignaz Ignatz
male given name

Il Duce /il ˈdutʃeɪ/ /iːl ˈduːtʃeɪ/ pn
Duce
title assumed by Mussolini

Ilkhanate pn
Ilchanat
Iran ruled by ilkhans between the 13th and 14th centuries

Illinois /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/ pn
Illinois
a state of the United States of America

Illyria pn
Illyrien
region in the Balkan Peninsula

Illyrian /ɪˈlɪəɹɪən/ adj
illyrisch
of or pertaining to Illyria or Illyrians

Illyrian /ɪˈlɪəɹɪən/ n
Illyrer Illyrerin
inhabitant of the ancient Illyria

Illyrian /ɪˈlɪəɹɪən/ pn
Illyrisch
Illyrian language

Imbolc /ˈɪmbɑlk/ /ˈɪmbɒlk/ pn
Imbolg
Gaelic and Wiccan festival which marks the beginning of spring

Imereti pn
Imeretien
region of Georgia

Imhotep /ɪmˈhoʊ.tɛp/ pn
Imhotep

Immaculate Conception pn
unbefleckte Empfängnis
doctrine

Immanuel pn
Immanuel
this figure, regarded as Christ

Imperial Flanders pn
Reichsflandern
part of Flanders

Inca /ˈɪŋkə/ n
Inka
member of the group of Quechuan peoples

Independence Day n
Unabhängigkeitstag
annual celebration

Independence Day pn
Unabhängigkeitstag
holiday

India /ˈɪndi.ə/ pn
Indien
the country

Indian /ˈɪndi.ən/ /ˈɪndɪən/ adj
indisch
of or pertaining to India
indianisch
of, or related to, the aboriginal people of the Americas

Indian /ˈɪndi.ən/ /ˈɪndɪən/ n
Inder Inderin
a person from India
Indianer Indianerin
individual of, or related to, the aboriginal people of the Americas

Indian English n
Indisches Englisch
Indian dialect of English

Indian Ocean pn
Indischer Ozean Indik
the ocean separating Africa, southern Asia, Australia and Antarctica

Indian almond n
Badam Indische Mandel Katappenbaum Seemandelbaum
tropical tree, Terminalia catappa

Indian black-lored tit n
Indien-Kronenmeise
Machlolophus aplonotus

Indian coral tree n
Indischer Korallenbaum
Erythrina variegata

Indian myna n
Hirtenmaina

Indian rhinoceros n
Panzernashorn
Rhinoceros unicornis

Indian sandalwood n
Sandelholzbaum
Santalum album

Indian summer /ˈɪn.di.ən ˈsʌ.mɚ/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən ˈsʌ.mə(ɹ)/ n
zweiter Frühling
late autumn of life; late flowering of activity before old age
Altweibersommer
stretch of warm days in autumn

Indian sunburn n
Brennnessel
prank

Indiana /ˌɪndiˈænə/ pn
Indiana
US state

Indianapolis /ɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/ pn
Indianapolis
capital of the State of Indiana, USA

Indo-Aryan adj
indoarisch
Of or pertaining to Indo-Aryan languages and people.

Indo-Aryan pn
Indoarisch
family of languages

Indo-European /ˌɪndəʊˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən/ adj
indoeuropäisch indogermanisch urindogermanisch
of or relating to hypothetical parent language of Indo-European language family
indoeuropäisch indogermanisch
of or relating to languages originally spoken in Europe and Western Asia
of or relating to hypothetical group of peoples having spread Indo-European languages

Indo-European /ˌɪndəʊˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən/ n
Indoeuropäer Indoeuropäerin Indogermane Indogermanin
member of Proto-Indo-European ethnolinguistic group

Indo-European studies n
Indogermanistik
academic discipline

Indo-Europeanist n
Indogermanist Indogermanistin
person specialised in Indo-European studies

Indochina /ˌɪndoʊ̯ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯nə/ pn
Indochina
part of Southeast Asia

Indology n
Indologie
academic study of India

Indonesia /ˌɪndə(ʊ)ˈniːʒə/ /ˌɪndəˈniʒə/ pn
Indonesien
country

Indonesian adj
indonesisch Indonesisch
referring to Indonesia

Indonesian n
Indonesisch indonesische Sprache
language
Indonesier Indonesierin
person

Induan pn
Indusium

Indus /ˈɪndəs/ pn
Indus
the river
Indianer Inder
constellation

Indus Valley Civilization /ɪn.dʌs væl.li sɪ.vɪ.laɪ.ze(ɪ).ʃʌn/ pn
Indus-Kultur Indus-Zivilisation
ancient civilization

Industrial Revolution pn
Industrielle Revolution
major technological change in the late 18th and early 19th century

Inez pn
Ines
female given name

Ingram /ˈɪŋɡɹəm/ pn
Engelram
male given name

Ingria pn
Ingermanland
region to the south of Karelia

Ingrid pn
Ingrid
female given name

Ingush adj
inguschetisch inguschisch
of or pertaining to the Ingush

Ingush n
Ingusche Inguschin
A member of the Ingush people

Ingush pn
Inguschetisch Inguschisch
Nakh dialect spoken by the Ingush

Ingushetia /ɪŋɡʊˈʃɛtiə/ pn
Inguschetien
federal subject of Russia

Ingvaeonic pn
Ingwäonisch
language group

Inner Mongolia pn
Innere Mongolei
autonomous region in northern China

Innsbruck pn
Innsbruck
city

Inquisition pn
Inquisition
tribunal of the Roman Catholic Church

Interlaken pn
Interlaken
town

Interlingua /ˈɪntə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋɡwə/ pn
Interlingua
interlanguage based on Romance languages

International Court of Justice pn
Internationaler Gerichtshof
UN court

International Monetary Fund pn
Internationaler Währungsfonds
International Monetary Fund

International Phonetic Alphabet /ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)nəl fəˈnɛtɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l fəˈnɛtɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ pn
Internationale Phonetische Alphabet Internationales Phonetisches Alphabet Lautschrift
standardized symbols for speech

Internationale /ˌɪn.tɚˈnæˌʃən.əl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˌnæ.ʃənˈæl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˌnæ.ʃənˈɑl.eɪ/ pn
Internationale
proletarian song

Internet /ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ /ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/ pn
Internet Netz
specific internet consisting of the global network of computers

Internet cafe n
Internetcafé
place where one can use a computer with Internet

Internet of Things pn
Internet der Dinge
Internet-like structure connecting everyday physical objects

Internet presence n
Internetpräsenz

Interslavic /ˌɪntɚˈslɑːvɪk/ adj
Interslavisch Interslawisch
between Slavs or Slavic nations

Interslavic /ˌɪntɚˈslɑːvɪk/ pn
Interslavisch Interslawisch
auxiliary Slavic language

Inuk n
Inuk
the people

Inuktitut pn
Inuktitut
language

Inverness pn
Inverness
city in Scotland

Invisible Pink Unicorn pn
unsichtbares rosafarbenes Einhorn
unicorn goddess

Io /ˈaɪoʊ/ pn
Io
moon of Jupiter
mythology

IoC n
IoC
initialism of inversion of control

Ionia pn
Ionien Jonien
(historical) Ancient Greek settlement in Asia Minor

Ionian Islands pn
Ionische Inseln
a group of islands in the Ionian Sea

Ionian Sea pn
Ionisches Meer
European sea

Iowa /ˈaɪəweɪ/ /ˈaɪəwə/ pn
Iowa
A state in Midwestern US

Iqaluit /ɪˈkælʊ.ɪt/ pn
Iqaluit
capital of Nunavut

Iran /ɪˈɹɑːn/ pn
Iran
country in Western Asia

Iranian /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ adj
iranisch
of, from, or pertaining to Iran, the people or Iranian languages

Iranian /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ n
Iraner Iranerin
person from Iran or of Iranian descent

Iraq /ɪˈɹak/ /ɪˈɹæk/ /ɪˈɹɑːk/ pn
Irak
country

Iraqi adj
irakisch
from or pertaining to Iraq

Iraqi n
Iraker Irakerin
person from Iraq

Ireland /ˈaɪələnd/ /ˈaɪəɹlənd/ [ˈaɪɚlənd] [ˈäɪɚɫɪ̈nd] [ˈɑɪələnd] [ˈɑɪɚlənd ~ ˈʌɪɚlənd ~ ˈəɪɚlənd] pn
Irland
island
country

Irenaeus pn
Irenäus
male given name

Irene /aɪˈɹiːn/ pn
Irene
female given name

Iriomote cat n
Iriomote-Katze
Prionailurus iriomotensis

Iris pn
Iris
Greek messenger of the gods
female given name

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ adj
irisch irländisch
pertaining to or originating from Ireland or the Irish people
Irisch irisch
pertaining to the language

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ n
Irisch Gälisch Irisch-Gälisch
the language
Ire Irin
the people

Irish Sea pn
Irische See
a sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland

Irish setter /ˈaɪɹɪʃ ˈsɛt.ə/ n
irischer Setter
a breed of gun dog

Irish wolfhound n
Irischer Wolfshund
sighthound

Irishman n
Ire
man from Ireland

Irishwoman n
Irin
woman from Ireland

Irkutsk /iɹˈkʊtsk/ pn
Irkutsk
city in Siberia

Iron Age /ˈʌɪən eɪdʒ/ pn
Eisenzeit
archaeology
mythology

Iron Cross n
Eisernes Kreuz
military decoration

Iron Curtain pn
Eiserner Vorhang
the dividing line between western Europe and the Soviet controlled regions

Iroquois /ˈɪɹ.ə.kwɑː/ /ˈɪɹ.ə.kwɔɪ/ n
Irokesen Haudenosaunee
Irokese
a person belonging to an Iroquois tribe

Iroquois /ˈɪɹ.ə.kwɑː/ /ˈɪɹ.ə.kwɔɪ/ pn
irokesische Sprachen
any of the Iroquois languages

Irrawaddy /ˈɪɹəˌwɑdi/ pn
Irrawaddy
river that flows through Burma

Irtysh pn
Irtysch
river in Siberia

Isaac /ˈaɪzək/ pn
Isaak
male given name
son of Abraham and Sarah

Isabel /ˈɪzəbɛl/ pn
Isabella Isabell Isabelle
female given name

Isaiah /aɪ.ˈzaɪ.ə/ /aɪ.ˈzeɪ.ə/ pn
Jesaja
book of the Bible
male given name
Jesaja Jesaias
prophet

Iscariot pn
Ischariot
disciple of Jesus

Iseult pn
Isolde
female given name

Isfahan pn
Isfahan
third largest city of Iran

Ishmael pn
Ismael
eldest son of Abraham

Isis /ˈaɪsəs/ pn
Isis
ancient Egyptian goddess of fertility

Islam /ɪsˈlɑːm/ pn
Islam
religion

Islamic /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/ adj
islamisch
Adjectival form of Islam

Islamic Republic of Iran pn
Islamische Republik Iran
full, official name of Iran

Islamic Republic of Pakistan pn
Islamische Republik Pakistan
Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Islamic State pn
Islamischer Staat
jihadist group

Islamic calendar pn
Islamischer Kalender

Islamic fundamentalism n
islamischer Fundamentalismus
movement towards Islamic conservatism

Islamism /ˈɪzləmɪz(ə)m/ n
Islamismus
Islamic fundamentalism

Islamist adj
islamistisch
motivated by Islam in politics

Islamist n
Islamist Islamistin
person with Islamic fundamentalist beliefs

Islamization n
Islamisierung
the conversion of a society to Islam

Islamize v
islamisieren
convert to Islam
make conform to Islamic law

Islamophobe n
Islamfeind Islamfeindin Islamhasser Islamhasserin
a person who fears or hates Islam and Muslims

Islamophobia n
Islamophobie Islamfeindlichkeit Islamhass Is­lam­feind­schaft Muslimfeindlichkeit
The fear or hatred of Islam or Muslims

Isle of Man /ˌaɪl ə(v) ˈmæn/ pn
Insel Man
island

Israel /ˈɪzɹaɪɛl/ /ˈɪzɹeɪəl/ pn
Israel
the state
Biblical: name given to Jacob
given name

Israeli /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ adj
israelisch
of, from, or pertaining to Israel, the Israeli people

Israeli /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ n
Israeli
person from Israel or of Israeli descent

Israelite /ˈɪzɹi.əlˌaɪt/ adj
israelitisch
of or pertaining to the ancient nation(s) of Israel, their inhabitants, or to the descendants of the patriarch Jacob

Israelite /ˈɪzɹi.əlˌaɪt/ n
Israelit Israelitin
descendant of Jacob
native or inhabitant of Israel

Issime pn
Einsimmen Issime
village in Italy

Istanbul pn
Istanbul
largest city of Turkey and last capital of Ottoman Empire

Istanbulite n
Istanbuler Istanbulerin
person from Istanbul

Istria pn
Istrien
peninsula in the Adriatic

Istro-Romanian n
Istrorumäne
person

Istro-Romanian pn
Istrorumänisch Istrorumänische Sprache
language

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ adj
italienisch Italiener
of or pertaining to Italians
italienisch Italienisch
of or pertaining to Italy
italienisch italienischsprachig italienischsprachlich italophon
of or pertaining to the Italian language

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ n
Italiener Italienerin
inhabitant of Italy
Italienisch italienisch
language

Italian Republic pn
Italienische Republik
official name of Italy

Italian honeysuckle n
Gartengeißblatt Jelängerjelieber
Lonicera caprifolium

Italian tree cricket n
Weinhähnchen
Oecanthus pellucens

Italianism n
Italianismus

Italianization /ɪˌtæljənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪˌtæljənəˈzeɪʃən/ pn
Italianisierung
process of forced assimilation into the Italian culture

Italianize /ɪˈtæljəˌnaɪz/ v
italianisieren italienisieren
transitive

Italianness n
Italianität Italienischkeit
quality of being Italian

Italic adj
italisch
pertaining to a subfamily of a branch of the Indo-European language family

Italic pn
Italisch
Italic language

Italo- prefix
Italienisch
relating to Italy or Italian

Italophone adj
italienischsprachig
Italian-speaking

Italophone n
Italienischsprecher
Italian speaker

Italy /ˈɪtəli/ pn
Italien
European country

Ithaca /ˈɪθəkə/ pn
Ithaka
island

Itokawa pn
Itokawa
an asteroid

Ivalo pn
Ivalo
village in Northern Finland

Ivan /ˈaɪ.vən/ pn
Ivan Iwan
male given name

Ivanovich pn
Iwanowitsch
patronymic

Ivanovo pn
Iwanowo
city in Russia

Ivorian adj
ivorisch
of, from, or pertaining to Côte d'Ivoire

Ivorian n
Ivorer Ivorerin
a person from Côte d'Ivoire or of Ivorian descent

Iwo Jima pn
Iwojima
an island in Japan

Ixion pn
Ixion
a Kuiper Belt object
king of Lapiths

Izhevsk pn
Ischewsk Ishewsk
capital of Udmurtia

J /d͡ʒeɪ/ n
B
playing card

J-pop n
J-Pop
Japanese pop music

JLPT pn
JLPT Test zur Überprüfung der Kenntnisse der japanischen Sprache
Japanese language proficiency test

JSC n
AG
joint-stock company

JSDF pn
Selbstverteidigungsstreitkräfte
Japan Self-Defense Forces

Jabberwock pn
Brabbelback Jammerwoch Plapperloch Schebberroch Schepperwock Schlabberwork
fantastical monster

Jabberwocky pn
Jammerwoch
poem

Jablunkov pn
Jablunkau Jablunkov
city in Czech Republic

Jack /dʒæk/ pn
Hannes Hanns Hans Hansel Hansl Hänsel
pet name of John

Jack Russell terrier n
Jack Russell Terrier
dog breed

Jack the Ripper pn
Jack der Aufschlitzer
19th century murderer

Jack-in-the-pulpit n
gefleckter Aronstab
Arum maculatum

Jacob /ˈd͡ʒeɪkəb/ pn
Jakob
male given name (the standard form)
one of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca

Jacobian /dʒəˈkoʊ.bi.ən/ /jɑːˈkəʊ.bi.ən/ adj
Jacobi-
in honor of Jacobi

Jacobian /dʒəˈkoʊ.bi.ən/ /jɑːˈkəʊ.bi.ən/ n
Ableitungsmatrix Funktionalmatrix Jacobi-Matrix
Jacobian matrix
Funktionaldeterminante Jacobi-Determinante
the determinant of the Jacobian matrix

Jacobin /ˈdʒækəbɪn/ n
Perückentaube Perückentauber Perückentauberich Perückentäuber Perückentäuberich Perückentäubin
breed of domestic pigeon

Jacobite /ˈd͡ʒækəbaɪt/ n
Jakobite Jakobitin
supporter of the restoration of the Stuart kings

Jacqueline pn
Jacqueline
female given name

Jaffa /ˈd͡ʒæfə/ /ˈd͡ʒɑfə/ pn
Jaffa
Jaffa

Jaffa orange n
Jaffa-Orange
variety of orange

Jahannam /d͡ʒəˈhænəm/ pn
Dschahannam
Islamic concept of hell

Jainism /ˈdʒeɪnɪzm̩/ pn
Jainismus
religion and philosophy

Jakarta pn
Jakarta
capital of Indonesia

Jalalabad pn
Dschalalabad
a city in eastern Afghanistan

Jamahiriya n
Dschamahirija
state of the masses (Libya)

Jamaica /dʒəˈmeɪ.kə/ pn
Jamaika
country in the Caribbean

Jamaican /dʒəˈmeɪkən/ adj
jamaikanisch
of, from, or pertaining to Jamaica, the Jamaican people or the Jamaican language

Jamaican /dʒəˈmeɪkən/ n
Jamaikaner Jamaikanerin
person of Jamaican descent

Jamaican Creole pn
Jamaika-Kreolisch
English-based creole language

James /d͡ʒeɪmz/ pn
Jakobus
book of the Bible
one of two Apostles
Jakob
male given name (the standard form)

James Bond pn
James Bond
fictional British spy

Jammu pn
Jammu
the city of Jammu
the region of Jammu

Jammu and Kashmir pn
Jammu und Kashmir
former princely state
portion of the territory which is governed by India

Jan Mayen pn
Jan Mayen
Norwegian territory

Jane /d͡ʒeɪn/ pn
Johanna
feminine form of John

January /ˈd͡ʒæn.j(ʊ.)ə.ɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjuˌɛɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjʉˌeːɹi/ pn
Januar Jänner Hartung
first month of the Gregorian calendar

Janus /ˈdʒeɪnəs/ pn
Janus
Roman god of doorways, gates and transitions
moon of Saturn

Jap /dʒæp/ n
Japse
offensive term for a Japanese person

Japan /dʒəˈpæn/ pn
Japan
a country in East Asia

Japanese /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/ adj
japanisch Japanisch
of or relating to Japan

Japanese /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/ n
Japanisch japanisch
Japanese language
Japaner Japanerin Japanese
person of Japan

Japanese Sign Language pn
japanische Gebärdensprache
Sign language used in Japan

Japanese aralia n
Zimmeraralie
Fatsia japonica

Japanese bush warbler n
Japanbuschsänger
Horornis diphone

Japanese encephalitis n
Japanische Enzephalitis
viral disease

Japanese knotweed n
japanischer Staudenknöterich
Fallopia japonica

Japanese macaque n
Japanmakak
Macaca fuscata

Japanese night heron n
Rotscheitelreiher
Gorsachius goisagi

Japanese spitz n
Japan-Spitz
dog breed

Japanese tit n
Japanmeise
Parus minor

Japanese yew n
japanische Eibe
Taxus cuspidata

Japaneseness n
Japanischkeit
quality of being Japanese

Japanification n
Japanifizierung Japanisierung
Japanification

Japanize v
japanisieren
to Nipponize

Japanologist n
Japanologin Japanologe
one who studies Japanology

Japanology n
Japanologie
the study of Japan

Japanophile /dʒəˌpænə(ʊ)ˈfaɪl/ n
Japanophil
A person who loves Japan

Japanophilia /dʒəˌpanə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪ.ə/ /dʒəˌpænəˈfɪli.ə/ n
Japanophilie
strong interest in Japan

Japanophobia n
Japanophobie
the fear of Japan or Japanese

Japanophone adj
japanischsprachig
Japanese-speaking

Japheth /(d)ʒeɪ̯ˈfɛt/ /ˈdʒeɪfɛθ/ /ˈdʒɛ̯ɪfɪf/ pn
Japhet
third son of Noah

Jasmine pn
Jasmin
female given name

Jason /ˈdʒeɪsən/ pn
Jason
given name

Java /ˈdʒɑːvə/ pn
Java
island of Indonesia
programming language

Java sparrow n
Reisfink Reisamadine Reisnonne
Java sparrow

JavaScript /ˈdʒɑːvə skɹɪpt/ pn
JavaScript
scripting programming language

Javan /ˈdʒɑːvən/ adj
Javanisch
pertaining to the island of Java

Javan /ˈdʒɑːvən/ n
Javanisch
inhabitant of the island Java

Javan rhinoceros n
Java-Nashorn
Rhinoceros sondaicus

Javan tiger n
Java-Tiger
Panthera sondaica

Javanese /dʒɑː.vəˈniːz/ n
Javaner Javanerin
person

Javanese /dʒɑː.vəˈniːz/ pn
Javanisch
language

Jeddah pn
Dschidda
city in Saudi Arabia

Jedi /ˈdʒɛd.aɪ/ n
Jedi
one of a fictional order of beings

Jedi Knight n
Jedi-Ritter
powerful rank of Jedi

Jehovah /dʒəˈhoʊvə/ pn
Jehova
transliteration of the Masoretic vocalization of the Tetragrammaton

Jehovah's Witness n
Zeuge Jehovas
member of the Jehovah's Witnesses

Jehovah's Witnesses n
Zeugen Jehovas
denomination

Jelgava pn
Mitau Jelgava
city in Latvia

Jeremiah pn
Jeremia
book of the Bible
biblical prophet
Jeremias Jeremia
male given name

Jericho pn
Jericho
city

Jerome pn
Hieronymus Jeronimus
male given name

Jerusalem /d͡ʒəˈɹuːsələm/ pn
Jerusalem
city

Jerusalem artichoke n
Topinambur
plant and tuber

Jerusalemite adj
jerusalemisch Jerusalem- Jerusalemer
of, from, or pertaining to Jerusalem

Jerusalemite n
Jerusalemer Jerusalemerin
native or resident of Jerusalem

Jesse /ˈd͡ʒɛ.si/ pn
Isai
biblical father of David

Jessica /ˈdʒɛsɪkə/ pn
Jessica
a female given name

Jesuit /ˈdʒɛz(j)uɪt/ n
Jesuit
member of the Society of Jesus

Jesus /heɪˈsuːs/ /ˈdʒiːzəs/ pn
Jesus
the Christian Messiah

Jesus Christ /ˌd͡ʒiːzəs ˈkɹaɪst/ pn
Jesus Christus
Jesus of Nazareth

Jethro /ˈdʒɛθɹoʊ/ pn
Jitro
the father-in-law of Moses

Jew /dʒuː/ n
Jude Jüdin
a person with a Jewish cultural or ancestral connection
person of the Jewish faith

Jew's harp n
Maultrommel Brummeisen Judenharfe Maulgeige Mundtrommel
musical instrument

Jew's harpist n
Brummeisenspieler Brummeisenspielerin Maultrommelspieler Maultrommelspielerin Maultrommler Maultrommlerin
Jew's harpist

Jew's-ear n
Judasohr
fungus Auricularia auricula-judae

Jew-free adj
judenfrei
free of Jews

Jewess n
Jüdin
female Jew

Jewish /ˈdʒuː.ɪʃ/ adj
jüdisch
of or relating to a Jew or Jews, their ethnicity, religion or culture

Jewish /ˈdʒuː.ɪʃ/ pn
Idisch Jüdisch
informal term for Yiddish

Jewish Autonomous Oblast pn
Jüdisches Autonomes Gebiet
Jewish autonomous oblast in Russia

Jewishness n
Judesein Jüdischkeit

Jewry /ˈdʒuːɹi/ n
Judenheit Judentum
Jews in general, the Jewish population of a locale

Jezebel /ˈdʒɛzəˌbɛl/ pn
Isebel
Biblical character Jezebel

Jharkhand /ˈd͡ʒɑː(ɹ)kənd/ pn
Jharkhand
state in eastern India

Jiangshanian n
Jiangshanium

Jicarilla pn
Jicarilla
Jicarilla language

Jigglypuff n
Pummeluff
Pokémon

Joachim /ˈdʒoʊ.ə.kɪm/ /ˈdʒəʊ.ə.kɪm/ pn
Joachim
male given name

Joanna /ˌdʒoʊˈænə/ pn
Johanna
biblical follower of Jesus

Job /dʒəʊb/ /d͡ʒɒb/ pn
Hiob Job Ijob
biblical and qur'anic character
book of the Bible

Job's news n
Hiobsbotschaft
bad news (biblical, Job)

Jobcentre n
Jobcenter
agency

Joe Average n
Ottonormalverbraucher
hypothetical average or generic individual

Joe Bloggs pn
Max Mustermann Otto Normal
A personification of the general public

Joel /ˈdʒoʊəl/ /ˈdʒəʊəl/ pn
Joel
book of the Bible
male given name

Joensuu pn
Joensuu
city

Johannesburg pn
Johannesburg
a city in South Africa

John /dʒɑn/ /dʒɒn/ pn
Johannes
biblical persons
(das Evangelium nach) Johannes Joh
fourth gospel
Johann Hans Johannes Jan
male given name - the standard or most popular form
Otto
name used to address a man whose name is not known
Johannes 1 2 3 Joh
one of the epistles of John

John Bull pn
John Bull
personification of the UK government

John Doe n
Max Mustermann Otto Normalverbraucher
any unknown or anonymous male person

John Doe pn
N. N. NN
male name used in legal documents

John Dory n
Petersfisch
edible marine fish

John Q. Public n
Otto Normalverbraucher
A generic individual; some hypothetical average or ordinary citizen

John the Baptist pn
Johannes der Täufer
biblical prophet

Johnny /ˈdʒɑni/ /ˈdʒɒni/ pn
Hans Hänsel
diminutive of John

Johnson /ˈdʒɑnsən/ /ˈdʒɒnsən/ pn
Johansen
surname meaning "son of John"

Jolly Roger /ˌdʒɑli ˈɹɑdʒɚ/ /ˌdʒɒli ˈɹɒdʒə/ n
Piratenflagge Totenkopffahne Totenkopfflagge
traditional flag used on pirate ships

Jonah /ˈdʒoʊnə/ /ˈdʒəʊnə/ n
Pechvogel Pechvögelin Unglücksbringer Unglücksbringerin Unglücksrabe Unglücksräbin
a jinx

Jonah /ˈdʒoʊnə/ /ˈdʒəʊnə/ pn
Buch Jona Buch Jonas Jonas
Biblical: a book of the Old Testament
Jona Jonas
prophet
Jonas
tenth sūra of the Qurʾān
given name

Jonathan /ˈdʒɑnəθən/ /ˈdʒɒnəθən/ pn
Jonathan
biblical character
male given name

Jordan /ˈdʒɔːdən/ /ˈdʒɔːɹdən/ pn
Jordanien
country
Jordan
river

Jordanian /d͡ʒɔɹˈdeɪniən/ /d͡ʒɔːˈdeɪnɪən/ adj
jordanisch
of, from, or pertaining to Jordan or the Jordanian people

Jordanian /d͡ʒɔɹˈdeɪniən/ /d͡ʒɔːˈdeɪnɪən/ n
Jordanier Jordanierin
person

Joseph /ˈd͡ʒoʊsəf/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊzəf/ pn
Josef Joseph
favorite son of Jacob
husband of Virgin Mary
Josef
male given name

Josephine /ˈdʒəʊ.zə.fiːn/ pn
Josefine Josephine
feminine form of Joseph

Josephinism n
Josephinismus
policies of Joseph II

Joshua /ˈd͡ʒɒʃuːə/ pn
Josua
book of the Bible
male given name

Joshua tree n
Joshua Tree Josuabaum
Yucca brevifolia

Joycean /ˈdʒɔɪsi.ən/ /ˈdʒɔɪsɪ.ən/ adj
joyceanisch
pertaining to James Joyce or his writings

Juba pn
Juba
capital of South Sudan

Jubilee n
Jubeljahr
a holy year when people are encouraged to make a pilgrimage to Rome
Erlassjahr Erlaßjahr Halljahr Jobeljahr Jubeljahr
a year of rest, observed by the Israelites every 50 years

Juche /dʒuːˈtʃeɪ/ n
Chuch’e
North Korean self-reliance state ideology

Judah /ˈdʒuːdə/ pn
Juda
fourth son of Jacob
southern Israelite kingdom
Stamm Juda Juda
one of the Israelite tribes

Judahite adj
judäisch
of or pertaining to the ancient kingdom of Judah, or its inhabitants

Judahite n
Judäer
a descendant of Judah (the patriarch or tribe), an inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Judah

Judaism /ˈdʒuːdeɪ.ɪzəm/ /ˈdʒuːˌdeɪ.ɪzəm/ pn
Judentum Judaismus
world religion

Judaization n
Judaisieren Judaisierung
Judaization

Judaize v
judaisieren

Judaizer n
Judaisierer Judaisiererin
Judaizer (in its multiple senses)

Judas /ˈdʒuːdəs/ pn
Judas
book of the Bible
one of the Apostles

Judas Iscariot pn
Judas Ischariot
disciple of Jesus

Judas tree n
Judasbaum
Cercis siliquastrum

Jude /ˈdʒuːd/ pn
Judas
book of the Bible

Judea /dʒuˈdiːə/ pn
Judäa
Judea

Judeo-Christian n
judenchristlich
relating to Judaism and Christianity

Judges pn
Richter Buch der Richter
book of the Bible

Judith /ˈd͡ʒuːdəθ/ pn
Judit
book of the Bible
Judith
female given name
Jehudit
wife of Esau

Jughashvili pn
Dschugaschwili
surname

Julia /ˈdʒuːli.ə/ pn
Julia
female given name

Julian /dʒuː.liˈæn/ /ˈdʒuː.li.ən/ adj
julianisch
of, or relating to Julius Caesar

Julian /dʒuː.liˈæn/ /ˈdʒuː.li.ən/ pn
Julian
male given name

Julian calendar n
Julianischer Kalender
calendar

Juliana pn
Juliane
female given name

Juliet /ˈdʒuːlɪɛt/ /ˌdʒuliˈɛt/ pn
Julia
character in Romeo and Juliet

Julius pn
Julius
male given name

July /d͡ʒʊˈlaɪ/ pn
Juli Heuert
seventh month of the Gregorian calendar

July Monarchy pn
Julimonarchie
period of liberal constitutional monarchy in France

Jun. pn
Jun.
abbreviation of June

June /d͡ʒuːn/ pn
Juni Brachet
sixth month of the Gregorian calendar

Juneau /ˈdʒunoʊ/ pn
Juneau
capital of Alaska

Jungian adj
Jungianer
of or pertaining to Jung

Jupiter /ˈdʒupɪtɚ/ pn
Jupiter
planet
god

Jura pn
Jura Kanton Jura
canton of Switzerland
Jura
island in the inner Hebrides of Scotland
Jura Département Jura
region in France

Jurassic pn
Jura
Jurassic period

Juris Doctor n
Doktor der Rechte Juris Doctor
professional doctorate in law

Justice of the Peace n
Friedensrichter Friedensrichterin
judicial officer

Justin pn
Justin Justinus
male given name

Justus pn
Just Justus
male given name

Jute /dʒuːt/ n
Jüte Jütin
member of the Germanic tribe that existed in modern-day Denmark

Jutish adj
jütisch
of or pertaining to the ancient Jutes

Jutland /ˈd͡ʒʌt.lənd/ pn
Jütland
peninsula

Jutlander n
Jüte Jütin Jütländer Jütländerin
native or inhabitant of Jutland

Jutlandic adj
jütisch jütländisch
of or pertaining to Jutland

Jutlandic pn
Jütisch Jütländisch
any of the dialects of Danish spoken in Jutland

Jyväskylä pn
Jyväskylä
city

Jūrmala pn
Jūrmala Rigastrand
city in Latvia

K /keɪ/ n
K
playing card

K'iche' pn
Quiché
language

K-pop n
K-Pop
Korean pop music

KGB pn
KGB
Soviet KGB

Kaaba /ˈkɑːəbə/ pn
Kaaba
cubical stone building in Mecca

Kabardian pn
Kabardinisch
language spoken in Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia

Kabballah pn
Kabbala Kaballah
body of teachings

Kabul /ˈkɑːbəl/ pn
Kabul
capital of Afghanistan

Kabyle pn
Kabylisch kabylische Sprache
language

Kafkaesque /ˌkæfkəˈɛsk/ /ˌkɑfkəˈɛsk/ adj
kafkaesk
marked by menacing complexity

Kaiser /ˈkaɪzə(ɹ)/ /ˈkaɪzɚ/ n
Kaiser
German Emperor

Kaiser roll n
Kaisersemmel
star-emblazoned round bread roll

Kakheti pn
Kachetien
Region in Georgia

Kalash n
Kalasha
Kalash (people)

Kali /ˈkæli/ /ˈkɑːli/ pn
Kali
goddess

Kaliningrad /kəˈlɪnɪnɡɹæd/ pn
Kaliningrad Königsberg
Kaliningrad

Kalmykia pn
Kalmückien
Kalmykia, Russia

Kaluga pn
Kaluga
city in Russia

Kama pn
Kama
river

Kamchatka pn
Kamtschatka
peninsula in the Russian Far East

Kanak n
Kanake
indigenous Melanesian inhabitant of New Caledonia

Kangchenjunga /ˌkʌŋt͡ʃənˈd͡ʒʌŋɡə/ pn
Kangchendzönga
Himalayan mountain

Kannada /ˈkɑːnədə/ n
Kannada
language

Kansas /ˈkæn.zəs/ pn
Kansas
US state

Kansas City /ˌkænzəˈsɪti/ [kæ̃ˈsɪɾi] pn
Kansas City
a large city straddling the border between Kansas and Missouri, USA

Kant pn
Kant
surname

Kantian adj
kantianisch
of, pertaining to, or resembling the philosophical views of Immanuel Kant

Kantianism /ˈkæntɪənɪzəm/ pn
Kantianismus
philosophical system

Kaohsiung /ˈkaʊ ˈʃjʊŋ/ pn
Kaohsiung
a large city in Taiwan

Kaqchikel pn
Cakchiquel
Mayan language

Karachi pn
Karatschi
the capital of the province of Sindh, Pakistan

Karaim n
Karaime Karaimin Karaïme Karaïmin
Karaite (especially a Crimean, Turkic one)
member of the Turkic ethnic group which traditionally spoke Karaim
Karaim Karaïm
collective plural of Karaim

Karaim pn
Karaimisch Karaïmisch
Kipchak Turkic language with Aramaic and Persian influences

Karaite /ˈkæɹ.ə.aɪt/ n
Karait Karaitin Karäer Karäerin
adherent of Karaism

Karelia /kəˈɹiːlɪə/ pn
Karelien Republik Karelien
autonomous republic of Russia
Karelien
region in Russia and Finland

Karelian pn
Karelisch
the language

Karelo-Finnish SSR pn
Karelo-Finnische SSR
short-lived republic of the Soviet Union

Karin pn
Karin
female given name from a Swedish form of Catherine

Karlovac pn
Karlovac Karlstadt
city and municipality

Karnataka /kəɹˈnɑːtəkə/ pn
Karnataka
state in southern India

Karst /kɑɹst/ pn
Karst
mountainous region in Italy and Slovenia

Kartvelian studies n
Kartwelologie
a field of humanities covering Kartvelian history, languages, religion and/or culture

Kasetsart pn
Kasetsart-Universität
university in Thailand

Kashgar pn
Kaschgar Kaxgar
city

Kashmir /ˈkæʃ.miɹ/ pn
Kaschmir
region

Kashmiri /kæʃˈmiɹi/ adj
kaschmirisch
related to Kashmir

Kashmiri /kæʃˈmiɹi/ pn
Kashmiri Kaschmiri Kaschmirisch
language

Kashub n
Kaschube Kaschubin
member of a West Slavic ethnic group

Kashubian /kəˈʃuːbɪən/ adj
kaschubisch Kaschubisch
of the Kashubian people and their language

Kashubian /kəˈʃuːbɪən/ pn
Kaschubisch
Slavic language spoken in the Pomeranian region of Poland

Kasimovian pn
Kasimovium
subdivision of the Carboniferous period

Katanga pn
Katanga

Katharevousa /ˌkaθəˈɹɛvuːsə/ /ˌkɑθəˈɹɛvusɑ/ pn
Katharevousa Kathareuusa Katharevusa
purist variant of Modern Greek

Kathmandu /ˌkatmanˈduː/ pn
Kathmandu
Kathmandu

Katian pn
Katium
subdivision of the Ordovician period

Katowice pn
Kattowitz
city in Poland

Kattegat pn
Kattegat Kattegatt
body of water

Katya pn
Katja
female given name

Katyusha n
Katjuscha Stalinorgel
rocket launcher

Kaunas pn
Kaunas Kauen
city

Kavala pn
Kavala
city

Kazakh /ˈkæzæk/ adj
kasachisch
pertaining to the Kazakh people or the Kazakh language

Kazakh /ˈkæzæk/ n
Kasache Kasachin
a person of Kazakh descent
Kasachisch
language

Kazakh SSR pn
Kasachische SSR
Soviet republic

Kazakhstan /ˈkæzəkstæn/ /ˈkɑzəkˌstæn/ pn
Kasachstan
country in Central Asia

Kazbek pn
Kasbek
mountain

Kebnekaise [ˈkɛbnəˌkaisə] pn
Kebnekaise
Sweden's highest mountain

Kecskemét pn
Kecskemét Ketschkemet
city in Hungary

Keeshond /ˈkʰeɪ̯sn̩d/ n
Wolfsspitz
Keeshond

Kemalism pn
Kemalismus
Kemalist ideology

Kemalist adj
kemalistisch
following Kemalism

Kemalist n
Kemalist Kemalistin
one who follows Kemalism

Kemerovo pn
Kemerowo
city in Siberia

Kentucky /kənˈtʌki/ /kɛnˈtʌki/ pn
Kentucky
US state

Kenya /ˈkɛnjə/ [ˈkɛɲa] pn
Kenia
country in Eastern Africa

Kenyan adj
kenianisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Kenya or the Kenyan people

Kenyan n
Kenianer Kenianerin
A person from Kenya or of Kenyan descent

Kenyan English n
Kenianisches Englisch
English dialect of Kenya

Kepler's equation pn
Kepler-Gleichung
mathematics

Kerch pn
Kertsch
city

Kerry /ˈkɛɹi/ pn
Kerry
county in Ireland

Ket pn
Ketisch
language

Kevin /ˈkɛvən/ /ˈkɛvɪn/ pn
Kevin
male given name

Key lime pie n
Limettenkuchen
An American dessert

Khabarovsk /ˈkɑbəɹɑfsk/ /ˈkɑːbəɹɒfsk/ pn
Chabarowsk
city in Russia

Khamenei /ˌkɑːməneɪˈiː/ pn
Chamenei
Persian surname

Khanty-Mansiysk pn
Chanty-Mansijsk
city in Russia

Kharkiv pn
Charkiw Charkow
city

Khartoum /kɑː(ɹ)ˈtuːm/ pn
Khartum
capital of Sudan

Khashoggi pn
Chaschuqdschi
surname

Khazar /kəˈzɑː/ /kəˈzɑːɹ/ adj
chasarisch
of or relating to Khazars

Khazar /kəˈzɑː/ /kəˈzɑːɹ/ n
Chasar Chasarin
member of a semi-nomadic Turkic tribe

Khazar /kəˈzɑː/ /kəˈzɑːɹ/ pn
Chasarisch
language

Khinalug pn
chinalugische Sprache
language

Khmer /kəˈmɛə(ɹ)/ [kʰəˈmɛɹ] adj
Khmer
of or pertaining to Khmer people or their language

Khmer /kəˈmɛə(ɹ)/ [kʰəˈmɛɹ] n
Khmer Kambodschanisch Khmer-Sprache
language

Khmer Rouge /ˈkmɛəɹ ˈɹuːʒ/ pn
Rote Khmer
Cambodian communist guerrilla force

Khomeini /koʊˈmeɪni/ /kɒmˈeɪni/ pn
Chomeini
Persian surname

Khorasan wheat n
Kamut Khorasan-Weizen
ancient kind of wheat

Khorramshahr pn
Chorramschahr
city

Khotanese /kəʊtəˈniːz/ pn
Hotansakisch
Eastern Iranian language

Khrushchev /ˈkrʊʃ.t͡ʃɒf/ pn
Chruschtschow
surname

Khujand pn
Chudschand
city in Tajikistan

Kiel pn
Kiel
city in Holstein, Germany

Kierkegaardian /ˌkɪəkəˈɡɑːdɪ.ən/ /ˌkɪɹkəˈɡɑɹdi.ən/ adj
kierkegaardisch
of or pertaining to Søren Kierkegaard or his philosophy

Kiev /ˈkiːɛv/ pn
Kiew
Ukrainian city

Kievan Rus pn
Kiewer Rus Kiewer Russland
medieval principality

Kihnu pn
Kihnu Kühnö
island

Kilimanjaro /ˌkɪləmənˈdʒɑɹoʊ/ /ˌkɪlɪmənˈdʒɑːɹəʊ/ pn
Kilima-Ndscharo Kilimandscharo
volcano

Kim /kɪm/ pn
Kim
Korean surname

Kimmeridgian pn
Kimmeridgium
subdivision of the Jurassic period

King Arthur pn
Artus König Artus
legendary king of Britain

King's Counsel n
Kronanwalt Kronanwältin
a barrister (UK)

Kingdom Hall n
Königreichssaal Königreichssaal der Zeugen Jehovas
place where Jehovah's Witnesses meet

Kingdom of Belgium pn
Königreich Belgien
official name of Belgium

Kingdom of Denmark pn
Königreich Dänemark
official name of Denmark

Kingdom of England pn
Königreich England
Kingdom of England

Kingdom of Great Britain pn
Königreich Großbritannien

Kingdom of Heaven pn
Himmelreich
Christian concept

Kingdom of Norway pn
Königreich Norwegen
official name of Norway

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pn
Königreich Saudi-Arabien
official name of Saudi Arabia

Kingdom of Scotland pn
Königreich Schottland
Kingdom of Scotland

Kingdom of Spain pn
Königreich Spanien
official name of Spain

Kingdom of Sweden pn
Königreich Schweden
official name of Sweden

Kingdom of Thailand pn
Köningreich Thailand
official name of Thailand

Kingdom of Yugoslavia pn
Königreich Jugoslawien
official name of Yugoslavia, 1918-1943

Kingdom of the Netherlands pn
Königreich der Niederlande
monarchy consisting of the Netherlands and the Caribbean independent constituent countries

Kings pn
Könige
book of the Bible

Kingston /ˈkɪŋstən/ pn
Königszaun
capital of Jamaica

Kinsey scale pn
Kinsey-Skala

Kinyarwanda /ˌkɪn.jə.ruˈæn.də/ pn
Kinyarwanda
language

Kirchhoff's circuit laws n
Kirchhoffsche Gesetze
pair of laws

Kiribati /ˈkiː.ɹɨ.bæs/ pn
Kiribati
Republic of Kiribati

Kiribatian adj
kiribatisch
of, from, or pertaining to Kiribati

Kiribatian n
Kiribatier Kiribatierin
a person from Kiribati or of Kiribatian descent

Kirov pn
Kirow
Russian surname
city in Russia

Kirtland's warbler n
Michiganwaldsänger
Dendroice kirtlandii

Klaipėda pn
Memel Klaipėda
city in Lithuania

Klein bottle n
Kleinsche Flasche
closed surface

Klingon /ˈklɪŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɒn/ pn
Klingonisch
the language

Klášterní Hradisko pn
Kloster Hradisch
quarter of Olomouc

Knesset /ˈknɛsɛt/ pn
Knesset Knesseth
the Israeli parliament

Knights Templar pn
Templerorden
the order of medieval knights

Knossos pn
Knossos
an archaeological site

Kobarid pn
Karfreit
town in Slovenia

Koblenz pn
Koblenz
city in Germany

Kodiak bear n
Kodiakbär
large species of brown bear

Koine /kɔɪˈneɪ/ pn
Koine
common Greek language

Kola Peninsula pn
Halbinsel Kola
peninsula in Russia

Kolkata /koʊlˈkɑtə/ /kɒlˈkɑːtə/ /kɔlˈkaːta/ pn
Kalkutta
city

Komi pn
Komi
language

Komodo pn
Komodo Komodo-Insel
island in Indonesia

Komodo dragon n
Komodowaran
large monitor lizard

Komondor n
Komondor
breed of dog

Komotini pn
Komotini
city

Komsomol pn
Komsomol
Young Communist League in the USSR

Komsomolsk pn
Komsomolsk
Komsomolsk, towns and rural localities in Russia and Ukraine
Komsomolsk am Amur
Komsomolsk-na-Amure, Russia

Kongo pn
Kongo
Bantu language

Konstanz pn
Konstanz
city

Koper pn
Gafers
town

Korea /kəˈɹi.ə/ /kəˈɹiːə/ pn
Korea
ancient country or both Koreas as a whole

Korea Strait pn
Koreastraße
a strait between Korea and Japan

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ adj
koreanisch Koreanisch
relating to the Korean Peninsula

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ n
Koreanisch koreanisch
language
Koreanerin Koreaner
person

Korean War pn
Koreakrieg
war lasting from 1950 to 1953

Korean Wave pn
Koreanische Welle
popularity of South Korean culture elsewhere

Korean studies n
Koreanistik Koreanologie
academic discipline

Koschei pn
Koschtschei
Koschei the Immortal

Kosice pn
Kaschau
city and region in Slovakia

Kosovan adj
kosovarisch
related to Kosovo

Kosovan n
Kosovare Kosovarin
person from Kosovo

Kosovo /ˈkɒsəvə/ /ˈkɔsəˌvoʊ/ pn
Kosovo
disputed region in the Balkans

Kouvola pn
Kouvola
city

Košice pn
Kaschau Košice
city

Kraft process n
Sulfatverfahren
chemical process

Kraftwerkian adj
kraftwerkisch

Kraken /ˈkɹɑːkən/ pn
Krake
Sea monster

Krasnodar pn
Krasnodar
a city in Russia

Krasnoyarsk pn
Krasnojarsk
city

Krebs cycle n
Krebs-Zyklus
series of enzymatic reactions

Kremlin /ˈkɹemlɪn/ pn
Kreml
the Moscow Kremlin
the Russian or Soviet government

Krishna /ˈkɹɪʃnə/ pn
Krishna
avatar

Krnov pn
Jägerndorf
Upper Silesian town on the Opava in the Czech Republic

Ku Klux Klan /ˌkuː klʌks ˈklæn/ pn
Ku-Klux-Klan
Ku Klux Klan

Kuala Lumpur /kuˈɑːlə ˈlʊmpə(ɹ)/ /ˈkuala ˈlumpʊr/ pn
Kuala Lumpur
capital of Malaysia

Kuban /kuːˈbɑːn/ pn
Kuban
the Kuban river

Kuhnian adj
Kuhnsch
of or pertaining to the philosophy of Thomas Kuhn

Kuiper belt /ˈkaɪ.pə(ɹ).bɛlt/ /ˈkaɪ.pɚ.bɛlt/ /ˈkʌɪpə bɛlt/ pn
Kuipergürtel Kuiper-Gürtel
region of space in the Solar System

Kuiper belt object /ˈkaɪpəɹ/ n
Kuipergürtelobjekt
minor planet with an orbit in the Kuiper belt

Kungurian pn
Kungurium
subdivision of the Permian period

Kuomintang /kuːəʊmɪnˈtaŋ/ pn
Kuomintang
a nationalist political party in pre-Communist China

Kuopio pn
Kuopio
city

Kurd /kɜː(ɹ)d/ n
Kurdin Kurde
a member of the people inhabiting Kurdistan

Kurdish adj
kurdisch Kurdisch
of, from, or pertaining to Kurdistan, the Kurdish people or the Kurdish language

Kurdish n
Kurdisch
language of Kurdistan

Kurdistan pn
Kurdistan
a region in the Middle East inhabited mostly by the Kurds

Kuril Islands pn
Kurilen
group of islands

Kurmanji pn
Kurmandschi
North Kurdish

Kursk pn
Kursk
city in Russia

Kutenai /ˈkuːtəneɪ/ n
Kutenai
an indigenous people of North America

Kuwait /kjuːˈweɪt/ /kuːˈweɪt/ /kʊˈweɪt/ pn
Kuwait
country in the Middle East

Kuwaiti adj
kuwaitisch
of, from, or pertaining to Kuwait or the Kuwaiti people

Kuwaiti n
Kuwaiter Kuwaiterin
A person from Kuwait or of Kuwaiti descent

Kvemo Kartli pn
Niederkartlien
region of Georgia

Kven n
kvenisch
language

Kyoto /ˈkjoʊtoʊ/ pn
Kyōto
Kyōto, Japan

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ adj
kirgisisch
of, from, or pertaining to Kyrgyzstan, the Kyrgyz people or the Kyrgyz language

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ n
Kirgise Kirgisin
member of a Turkic people

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ pn
Kirgisisch
language

Kyrgyz SSR pn
Kirgisische SSR
Kyrgyz Soviet Socialist Republic

Kyrgyzstan /ˈkɪəɹ.ɡɪˌstɑːn/ /ˌkɪəɹ.ɡɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Kirgisistan Kirgisien
country in Central Asia

Kythira pn
Kythira
Greek island

Kyushu pn
Kyūshū
the third largest of Japan's islands

Kyzyl pn
Kysyl
city in Russia

Kölsch n
Kölsch

Kölsch pn
Kölnisch

Königsberg /ˈkɜnɪɡzˌbɝɡ/ /ˈkɜːnɪɡzˌbɜːɡ/ pn
Königsberg
the former capital of East Prussia

Königsberger Klopse n
Kapernklopse Kochklopse Königsberger Klopse Saure Klopse Soßklopse
East Prussian dish of meatballs

Kúty n
Kutti
village in Slovakia

Künstlerroman /ˈkʊnstləɹəʊˌmɑːn/ n
Künstlerroman
novel whose central character is an artist of any kind, and which shows his or her development from childhood to maturity

Kırklareli /kɝkləˈɹɛli/ pn
Kırklareli
city of Turkey

L-shaped adj
L-förmig
shaped like the letter L

L1 n
L1

L2 n
L2

LED /ɛl.iː.ˈdiː/ n
Leuchtdiode LED
light-emitting diode

LGBT n
LSBT LGBT
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transexual

LNG n
LNG
(petrochemistry) liquid natural gas

LOL /ɛl.oʊˈɛl/ /ɛl.əuˈɛl/ interjection
lol
expression of laughter

La Niña /lɑːˈniːnjə/ n
La Niña
temperature anomaly

La Paz /lə ˈpæz/ pn
La Paz
capital city of Bolivia

La Pérouse Strait pn
La-Pérouse-Straße
strait

La-La Land pn
Phantasieland
a fictional, nonphysical place

Labour Party pn
Labor Party
British party
Arbeiterpartei Labor Party
similar party in another country

Labrador duck n
Labradorente
Camptorhynchus labradorius

Lacerta pn
Eidechse
a constellation

Laconia /ləˈkəʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Lakonien
region in the southern Peloponnese

Ladakh /ləˈdɑːk/ pn
Ladakh
region

Ladin /ləˈdiːn/ pn
Ladinisch ladinische Sprache
the Romance language

Ladinian pn
Ladinium
subdivision of the Triassic period

Ladoga pn
Ladogasee
a lake in Russia

Lady n
Dame Frau Herrin
aristocratic title for a woman

Lady Luck pn
Glücksgöttin
female personification of luck

Laestrygonians /lɛstɹɪ.ˈɡoʊni.ənz/ n
Laistrygonen
tribe

Lagrange point n
Lagrange-Punkt
a point in an orbital configuration

Lahti pn
Lahti
city of Finland

Laius /ˈlaɪ.əs/ pn
Laios
father of Oedipus and husband of Jocasta

Lake Como pn
Comer See
lake in Italy

Lake Constance pn
Bodensee
Lake

Lake Erie pn
Eriesee
the lake

Lake Garda pn
Gardasee
lake in Italy

Lake Malar pn
Mälaren
third-largest lake in Sweden

Lake Michigan pn
Michigan-See Michigansee
one of the five Great Lakes

Lake Mälaren pn
Mälaren
third-largest lake in Sweden

Lake Ontario pn
Ontariosee
the lake

Lake Superior pn
Oberer See
the lake

Lake Zurich pn
Zürichsee
lake in Switzerland

Lakshmi pn
Lakshmi
Hindu goddess of wealth

Lalibela pn
Lalibela
town in Ethiopia

Lamb of God pn
Lamm Gottes
Jesus, symbolized as a sacrifice

Lamb shift n
Lamb-Verschiebung
difference between energy levels

Lamentations pn
Klagelieder
book of the Bible

Land of the Rising Sun pn
Land der aufgehenden Sonne
Japan

Landeshauptmann n
Landeshauptmann
title of the head of government of an Austrian state or of specific Italian provinces

Landtag n
Landtag
representative assembly

Langhian pn
Langhium
subdivision of the Miocene epoch

Languedoc pn
Languedoc
French province

Languedoc-Roussillon pn
Languedoc-Roussillon
region of France

Lao /laʊ/ adj
laotisch
of, from, or pertaining to Laos, the people or their language

Lao /laʊ/ n
Laotisch Lao
language
Laotin Laote
person

Laocoön /leɪˈɒkoʊˌɒn/ /leɪˈɒkɵ.ɒn/ pn
Laokoon
Trojan or Argonaut

Laos /laʊz/ /ˈlaʊ(s)/ pn
Laos
country in Southeast Asia

Laotian /leɪˈoʊʃən/ adj
laotisch
of, from, or pertaining to Laos

Laotian /leɪˈoʊʃən/ pn
Laotisch Lao
language

Laozi pn
Laozi
influential Chinese philosopher and founder of Taoism

Laplace operator n
Laplace-Operator
mathematics, physics: differential operator used in modeling of wave propagation, heat flow and many other applications

Laplace transform n
Laplace-Transformation
function on positive real numbers

Lapland pn
Lappland
region in Scandinavia

Lapp n
Lappe
person

Lapp pn
Lappisch
language

Lappeenranta pn
Lappeenranta
city of Finland

Lapponian Herder n
Finnischer Lapplandhirtenhund Lappländischer Rentierhund
breed of dog

Lara /ˈlɑːɹə/ pn
Lara
female given name

Large Münsterländer n
Großer Münsterländer
Large Münsterländer

Larissa /ləˈɹɪsə/ pn
Larissa
female given name

Las Vegas /lɑs ˈveɪɡəs/ pn
Las Vegas
city

Last Judgment pn
Jüngstes Gericht
judgment day

Last Supper pn
Abendmahl das letzte Abendmahl
last meal Jesus ate with disciples

Late Antiquity pn
Spätantike
the period between classical antiquity and the Middle Ages

Late Egyptian pn
Neuägyptisch
Late Egyptian

Late Latin pn
Spätlatein
form of the Latin language

Late Middle Ages pn
Spätmittelalter
Translations

Late Middle Egyptian pn
Spätmittelägyptisch
Late Middle Egyptian

Late Period pn
Spätzeit
Egypt from the Third Intermediate Period to Alexander’s conquest

Later Egyptian pn
spätere Ägyptisch
Later Egyptian

Lateran pn
Lateran
church and palace in Rome

Latgale pn
Lettgallen
region of Latvia

Latin /ˈlæt.n̩/ /ˈlæt.ɪn/ adj
latinisch
of Latium
römisch lateinisch
of ancient Rome
romanisch
of descendants from ancient Romans
lateinisch Latein
of the language
lateinisch
of the script
lateinamerikanisch
of/from Latin America

Latin /ˈlæt.n̩/ /ˈlæt.ɪn/ n
Römer
person native to ancient Rome or its Empire
Romane
person whose native tongue is one descended from Latin

Latin /ˈlæt.n̩/ /ˈlæt.ɪn/ pn
Latein Lateinisch
language of the ancient Romans

Latin America pn
Lateinamerika
parts of the Americas which speak Spanish or Portuguese

Latin American adj
lateinamerikanisch
Of or relating to Latin America

Latin American n
Lateinamerikaner Lateinamerikanerin
A native or inhabitant of Latin America

Latin Church pn
Lateinische Kirche
one of the particular churches

Latin alphabet n
lateinisches Alphabet
the 26-letter alphabet

Latinist n
Latinist Latinistin
scholar who studies Latin

Latinization /ˈlætɪn.aɪˌzeɪ.ʃʌn/ n
Latinisierung
act or process of Latinizing

Latinize /ˈlæt.ɪ.naɪz/ /ˈlæt.ɪn.aɪz/ v
latinisieren
to translate to Latin language

Latino /ləˈtinoʊ/ n
Latino
person from Latin America

Latium /ˈleɪ.ʃi.əm/ pn
Latium
region of central Italy

Latvia /ˈlæt.vi.ə/ pn
Lettland
country

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ adj
lettisch Lettisch
pertaining to Latvia or the Latvian language

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ n
Lettisch lettisch
Baltic language of Latvia
Lette Lettin
person pertaining to Latvia

Latvian SSR pn
Lettische SSR
Soviet republic

Lauenburg pn
Lauenburg
city in Pomerania
city in Schleswig-Holstein

Laura /ˈlɔɹə/ /ˈlɔːɹə/ pn
Laura
female given name

Laurasia pn
Laurasia Laurasien
supercontinent

Laurel and Hardy /ˈlɒɹ.əl ænd ˈhɑː.di/ /ˈlɔɹ.əl ænd ˈhɑɹ.di/ pn
Dick und Doof

Laurence pn
Lorenz
male given name

Lausanne /loʊˈzæn/ /ləʊˈzæn/ pn
Lausanne
city

Lavarone pn
Lafraun

Law of Demeter pn
Gesetz von Demeter
software design guideline

Laysan duck n
Laysanente
Anas laysanensis

Lazarev Sea pn
Lasarew-See
part of the Southern Ocean

Lazarus /ˈlæzəɹəs/ pn
Lazarus
New Testament characters

Lazio pn
Latium
Italian region

Le Havre pn
Le Havre
city

League of Nations pn
Völkerbund
international organization

Leah /ˈliːə/ pn
Lea Lia
elder daughter of Laban

Leaning Tower of Pisa pn
Schiefer Turm von Pisa
the leaning bell tower in the Italian town of Pisa

Leaving Certificate n
Abgangszeugnis

Lebanese /lɛ.bəˈniːz/ adj
libanesisch
of, from, or pertaining to Lebanon, its people or language

Lebanese /lɛ.bəˈniːz/ n
Libanese Libanesin
A person from Lebanon

Lebanon /ˈlɛbənɑn/ /ˈlɛbənən/ pn
Libanon
Lebanese Republic
mountain range

Leeds /liːdz/ pn
Leeds
city in England
a village in Kent

Legalism n
Legalismus Legismus
school of thought originating in ancient China

Leibniz /ˈlaɪbnɪts/ pn
Leibniz
surname of German origin

Leiden /ˈlaɪdən/ /ˈleɪdən/ pn
Leiden
city in South Holland

Leipzig /ˈlaɪpsɪɡ/ pn
Leipzig
City in Saxony, Germany

Leitha pn
Leitha
river in Austria

Lemnian adj
lemnisch
of or pertaining to Lemnos

Lemnian pn
Lemnisch
language

Lena pn
Lena
Lena River

Lenin pn
Lenin
a Russian revolutionary and politician

Leningrad /ˈlɛnɪnˌɡræd/ pn
Oblast Leningrad
Leningrad oblast
Leningrad
name of Saint Petersburg, 1924-1991

Leninism n
Leninismus
the political philosophy named after Vladimir Lenin

Leninist /ˈlɛnɪnɪst/ adj
leninistisch
of or relating to Lenin

Leninist /ˈlɛnɪnɪst/ n
Leninist Leninistin
an adherent of Lenin or Leninism

Lent /lɛnt/ n
Fastenzeit
Christian period of penitence before Easter

Leo /ˈliːoʊ/ /ˈliːəʊ/ n
Löwe
Someone with a Leo star sign

Leo /ˈliːoʊ/ /ˈliːəʊ/ pn
Löwe
astrological sign
constellation
Leo Löwe
male given name

Leo Minor pn
Kleiner Löwe
spring constellation of the northern sky

Leonard /ˈlɛnɚd/ pn
Leonhard
male given name

Leonberger n
Leonberger
dog breed

Leopold pn
Leopold
male given name

Lepontic pn
Lepontisch
the extinct language

Lepus pn
Hase
winter constellation of the northern sky

Lesbian adj
lesbisch lesvonisch leviotisch
of the island of Lesbos

Lesbian n
Lesbier Lesbierin Lesviot Lesviotin Lesvonier Lesvonierin
native or inhabitant of the island of Lesbos

Lesbos /ˈlɛz.bɒs/ pn
Lesbos
island

Lesothan adj
lesothisch
of, from, or pertaining to Lesotho

Lesothan n
Lesother Lesotherin
person

Lesotho /ləˈsuːtuː/ pn
Lesotho
country in Southern Africa

Lesser Caucasus pn
Kleiner Kaukasus
mountain range

Lesser Poland pn
Kleinpolen
a historical region of Poland

Lesviot n
Lesbier Lesbierin Lesviot Lesviotin Lesvonier Lesvonierin
an inhabitant or a resident Lesvos (Lesbos)

Leto pn
Leto
mother of Apollo

Levant /ləˈvɑnt/ /ˈlɛv.ənt/ pn
Levante
the countries bordering the eastern Mediterranean Sea

Levi /ˈliːvaɪ/ pn
Levi
third son of Jacob

Levite /ˈliː.vaɪt/ n
Levit Levitin
member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi

Leviticus /ləˈvɪtɪkəs/ pn
Levitikus
the book of the Bible and Torah

Lewy body n
Lewy-Körperchen
abnormal aggregate of protein that develops inside nerve cells

Leyden jar /ˈlaɪdən ˌdʒɑɹ/ n
Flaschenkondensator Kleistsche Flasche Kondensationsflasche Leidener Flasche
glass jar used to accumulate static electricity

Lezgi adj
lesgisch
of or pertaining to the Lezgi people, their culture or language

Lezgi n
Lesgier Lesgierin
member of an ethnic group

Lezgi pn
Lesgisch Lesgische Sprache
language

Lhasa /ˈlɑːsə/ pn
Lhasa
Capital of Xizang (Tibet)

Liberec pn
Liberec Reichenberg
city in the Czech Republic

Liberia /laɪˈbɪəɹi.ə/ /laɪˈbɪɹi.ə/ pn
Liberia
country in Western Africa

Liberian adj
liberianisch
pertaining to Liberia

Liberian n
Liberianer Liberianerin
A person from Liberia

Libra /ˈliːbɹə/ n
Waage
Someone with a Libra star sign

Libra /ˈliːbɹə/ pn
Waage
constellation
astrological sign

Libya /ˈlɪbi.ə/ pn
Libyen
country in Northern Africa

Libyan /ˈlɪbi.ən/ adj
libysch
Of, from, or pertaining to Libya, the Libyan people or the Libyan language

Libyan /ˈlɪbi.ən/ n
Libyer Libyerin
person

Lichtenbach pn
Lichtenbach
Gottscheer village

Lie algebra /liː.ældʒɨbɹə/ n
Lie-Algebra
vector space

Lie group n
Lie-Gruppe Liesche Gruppe
analytic group that is also a smooth manifold

Liebfraumilch n
Liebfrauenmilch
German white wine

Liechtenstein /ˈlɪk.tən.staɪn/ pn
Liechtenstein
Principality of Liechtenstein

Liechtensteiner n
Liechtensteiner Liechtensteinerin
A person from Liechtenstein or of Liechtenstein descent

Liepāja pn
Libau Liepāja
city in Latvia

Ligue 1 pn
Ligue 1
division

Liguria /lɪˈɡjʊəɹiə/ /lɪˈɡjʊɹiə/ pn
Ligurien
region

Likert scale n
Likert-Skala Likertskala

Lilian /ˈlɪli.ən/ pn
Lilian
female given name

Lilith pn
Lilith
mythological demon

Lille /lil/ /liːl/ pn
Lille Ryssel
city in France

Lilongwe /ləˈlɑŋwi/ /lɪˈlɒŋw(e)ɪ/ pn
Lilongwe
capital of Malawi

Lima /ˈlaɪmə/ /ˈliːmə/ pn
Lima
the capital city of Peru

Limburg /lɪmbɜːrɡ/ /lɪmbɜːɡ/ /lɪmbɝːɡ/ pn
Limburg
province of the Netherlands or Belgium

Limburgish pn
Limburgisch Südniederfränkisch
the Germanic language

Limerick pn
Limerick
county
town

Limousin pn
Limousin
region

Lincoln /ˈlɪŋkən/ n
Lincoln
automobile

Lincoln /ˈlɪŋkən/ pn
Lincoln
a city, a surname

Lincolnshire spinach n
Guter Heinrich
perennial plant

Lindau pn
Lindau
Town

Linear A pn
Linearschrift A
syllabary used to write the as-yet-undeciphered Minoan language

Linear B pn
Linearschrift B
syllabary used to write Mycenaean Greek

Linköping pn
Linköping
Swedish city

Linus /ˈlaɪnəs/ pn
Linus
male given name

Linz pn
Linz
city

Lion's Head pn
Löwenberg Löwenkopf
mountain in South Africa

Lionheart pn
Löwenherz
nickname of Richard I of England

Lipari Islands pn
Liparische Inseln Äolische Inseln
group of islands of Italy

Lipetsk pn
Lipezk
city in Russia

Lisa /ˈlisə/ /ˈliːsə/ pn
Liese Lisa
female given name

Lisbon /ˈlɪzbən/ pn
Lissabon
capital of Portugal

Liskov substitution principle pn
Ersetzbarkeitsprinzip liskovsche Substitutionsprinzip

Lithuania /ˌlɪθ.(j)uˈeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Litauen
country

Lithuania Minor pn
Kleinlitauen Preußisch-Litauen
Lithuania Minor

Lithuanian /ˌlɪθʊˈeɪni.ən/ adj
litauisch Litauisch
referring to Lithuania

Lithuanian /ˌlɪθʊˈeɪni.ən/ n
Litauisch litauisch
language
Litauer Litauerin
person from Lithuania

Lithuanian Hound n
Litauischer Jagdhund
Lithuanian Hound

Lithuanian SSR pn
Litauische SSR
Soviet republic

Little Red Riding Hood /ˈlɪtl̩ ɹɛd ɹaɪ.dɪŋ hʊd/ pn
Rotkäppchen
a folktale
the main character in this story

Little Russia pn
Kleinrussland
a historical area

Liturgy of the Hours n
Stundengebet
liturgy for daily use at each of the canonical hours

Liverpool pn
Liverpool
Liverpool, England
NY, Canada or Australia

Liverpudlian adj
Liverpooler
of or relating to Liverpool in the United Kingdom

Liverpudlian n
Liverpooler Liverpoolerin
a native or resident of Liverpool in the United Kingdom

Livonia pn
Livland Liefland
historical region

Livonian pn
Livisch
language

Liège pn
Lüttich
province in Belgium

Ljubljana /ˌl(j)ʊbliˈɑːnə/ pn
Laibach Ljubljana
Capital city of Slovenia

Local Supercluster /ˌloʊkl̩ ˈsupɚˌklʌstɚ/ pn
Lokaler Superhaufen
Supercluster that includes the Milky Way

Lochkovian pn
Lochkovium, Lochkov ou Lochkovien

Lockean adj
Lockesch
of or pertaining to John Locke

Locris pn
Lokris
region of ancient Greece

Lodz /lɒdz/ pn
Lodsch Lodz Litzmannstadt Łódź
city in Poland

Logos pn
Logos
(Christianity) the word of God as incarnate

Loire pn
Loire
river
département

Lojban /ˈloʒban/ pn
Lojban
artificial logical language based on Loglan

Lolland pn
Lolland
Danish island

Lombard /ˈlɒmbɑː(ɹ)d/ n
Langobarde Langobardin
member of a Germanic people
Lombarde Lombardin
native of Lombardy

Lombard rate n
Lombardsatz
interest rate

Lombardic adj
langobardisch
related to the Lombards

Lombardic pn
Langobardisch
the language of the Lombards

Lombardish adj
langobardisch
related to the Lombards

Lombardish pn
Langobardisch
the language of the Lombards

Lombardy /ˈlɑːmbəɹdi/ /ˈlɒmbədi/ pn
Lombardei
region in northern Italy

London /ˈlʌn.dən/ pn
London
in the United Kingdom
in Canada
Londoner londonisch
of, from or pertaining to London in the UK

London Underground pn
London Underground
the London underground

Londoner /ˈlʌn.dən.ə(ɹ)/ n
Londonerin Londoner
person from or inhabitant of London

Long Primer pn
Corpus Garmond Korpus

Longyearbyen pn
Longyearbyen
settlement

Lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ n
Herr Lord
British aristocratic title

Lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ pn
Herr Gott
God
Herr
Jesus

Lord Mayor n
Oberbürgermeister
mayor of a major city

Lord's Day n
Herrentag Herrntag Tag des Herrn
Lord's Day

Lord's Prayer pn
Vaterunser
the prayer taught by Jesus Christ to his disciples

Lorentz factor n
Lorentzfaktor
Lorentz factor

Lorentz force n
Lorentz-Kraft Lorentzkraft
force

Lorentz transformation n
Lorentztransformation
mathematics

Lorentz-Fitzgerald contraction n
Lorentzkontraktion Längenkontraktion Längenverkürzung
Lorentz-Fitzgerald contraction

Lorraine /ləˈɹeɪn/ pn
Lothringen
region west of Alsace

Los Angeles /lɑs ˈændʒələs/ /lɒs ˈændʒɪliːz/ /lɔs ˈændʒələs/ /lɔs ˈæŋɡələs/ pn
Los Angeles
largest city in California

Lot /lɑt/ pn
Lot
nephew of Abraham

Louis /ˈlu.ɪs/ /ˈluː.i/ pn
Ludwig
male given name

Louise /luːˈiːz/ pn
Luise
feminine form of Louis

Louisiana /luːˌiːziˈænə/ /ˌluːziˈænə/ pn
Louisiana
US state

Louvain pn
Löwen
Belgian city

Low German n
Niederdeutsch Plattdeutsch Niedersächsisch
West Germanic language

Low Prussian pn
Niederpreußisch
Mennonite Low German

Low Saxon pn
Westniederdeutsch
language group
Niedersächsisch
language or language group

Lower Austria pn
Niederösterreich
the northeasternmost state of Austria

Lower Saxony pn
Niedersachsen
state

Lower Silesian n
Niederschlesisch
language

Lower Sorbian pn
Niedersorbisch
a Slavic language spoken in part of Brandenburg

Ltd. n
GmbH G. m. b. H.

Lucerne pn
Kanton Luzern
canton
Luzern
city

Lucian /ˈluː.sɪən/ pn
Lukian
sophist of Syrian origin

Lucifer /ˈluːsɪfə/ pn
Luzifer
figure mentioned in Isaiah 14:12
Venus, the morning star

Lucite pn
Acrylglas Plexiglas
brand of tough transparent thermoplastic

Lucy /ˈluːsi/ pn
Lucia Luzia
female given name

Ludfordian pn
Ludfordium

Lufthansa pn
Lufthansa
German airline

Luhansk pn
Lugansk Luhansk
city

Luhansk People's Republic pn
Volksrepublik Lugansk
secessionist state in Luhanshchyna, the Ukraine

Lukashenko pn
Lukaschenka Lukaschenko
surname

Luke /luk/ pn
Lukas
given name
evangelist
Lk das Evangelium nach Lukas Lukas
gospel of Luke

Lunarian n
Lunarianer Lunarianerin Mondbewohner Selenit
imaginary inhabitant of the Moon

Lupus /ˈluːpəs/ pn
Wolf
summer constellation of the northern sky

Lusatia /luˈseɪʃə/ pn
Lausitz
region

Lusatian /luːˈseɪʃən/ adj
Lausitzer lausitzisch
of or pertaining to Lusatia or the Lusatians

Lusatian Neisse pn
Lausitzer Neiße
river

Luserna pn
Lusern
village

Lusitania /luːsɪˈteɪnɪə/ pn
Lusitanien
ancient Roman province

Lusitanian adj
lusitanisch
of or pertaining to ancient Roman province of Lusitania

Lusitanian n
Lusitaner Lusitanerin
native or inhabitant of ancient Lusitania

Lusitanian pn
Lusitanisch
an extinct paleo-Hispanic language

Lusophone /ˈlusəˌfoʊn/ /ˈluːsəˌfəʊn/ adj
portugiesischsprachig
of a person, Portuguese-speaking
of a place, Portuguese-speaking

Lusophone /ˈlusəˌfoʊn/ /ˈluːsəˌfəʊn/ n
Portugiesischsprachige
Portuguese speaker

Lutetian pn
Lutetium

Luther /ˈluθɚ/ pn
Martin Luther
Martin Luther

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ adj
lutherisch
pertaining to the theology of Martin Luther or his followers, or the Lutheran church

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ n
Lutheraner Lutheranerin
member of any Christian church identifying with the theology of Martin Luther

Lutheranism n
Luthertum
branch of Christianity developed by Martin Luther

Luwian /ˈluːi.ən/ pn
Luwisch
language

Luxembourg /ˈlʌk.səm.bɜːɡ/ /ˈlʌk.səm.bɝɡ/ pn
Luxemburg
country

Luxembourger n
Luxemburgerin Luxemburger Lützelburger
person from Luxembourg

Luxembourgish /ˈlʌksəmˌbəːɡɪʃ/ adj
luxemburgisch
of, from, or pertaining to Luxembourg or its people

Luxembourgish /ˈlʌksəmˌbəːɡɪʃ/ pn
Luxemburgisch luxemburgische Mundart luxemburgische Sprache
language of Luxembourg

Luzon Strait pn
Luzonstraße
strait between Taiwan and Luzon

Lviv pn
Lemberg Lwiw
Lviv

Lycia /ˈlɪʃi.ə/ pn
Lykien
ancient region

Lycian /ˈlɪsi.ən/ /ˈlɪsɪən/ adj
lykisch
relating to Lycia

Lycian /ˈlɪsi.ən/ /ˈlɪsɪən/ n
Lykier
native of Lycia

Lycian /ˈlɪsi.ən/ /ˈlɪsɪən/ pn
Lykisch
language

Lydia /ˈlɪ.di.ə/ pn
Lydia
biblical woman
female given name
Lydien
historical region

Lydian /ˈlɪdi.ən/ /ˈlɪdɪən/ adj
lydisch
pertaining to Lydia

Lydian /ˈlɪdi.ən/ /ˈlɪdɪən/ n
Lyder Lyderin Lydier Lydierin
native or inhabitant of Lydia

Lydian /ˈlɪdi.ən/ /ˈlɪdɪən/ pn
Lydisch
language

Lyme disease n
Lyme-Borreliose Lyme-Krankheit
infection by bacteria of the genus Borrelia

Lynx /lɪŋks/ pn
Luchs
constellation

Lyra /ˈlaɪ.ɹə/ pn
Leier
constellation

Löwchen n
Löwchen
Löwchen

Lübeck pn
Lübeck
city

Lübeckian adj
lübsch
of or pertaining to Lübeck

Lüneburg pn
Lüneburg
city in Lower Saxony

M-theory n
M-Theorie
theory that unifies the five superstring theories

MB n
MB
megabyte

MEP n
EU-Abgeordnete EU-Abgeordneter Europaabgeordnete Europaabgeordneter EU-Parlamentarier EU-Parlamentarierin
Member of the European Parliament

MILF /mɪlf/ n
MILF
woman

MIT license pn
MIT-Lizenz X-Lizenz X11-Lizenz

MMORPG n
MMORPG
abbreviation of video game type

MP3 player n
MP3-Player MP3-Spieler
electronic device for playing digital audio files in the MP3 format

MVC n
Modell-Präsentation-Steuerung

MVCC n
Multiversion Concurrency Control

Maastricht /ˈmɑːstrɪxt/ pn
Maastricht
capital of the province of Limburg in The Netherlands

MacBook n
MacBook
device

Macau /məˈkaʊ/ pn
Macao
a city just west of Hong Kong

Macedonia /ˌmæs.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˌmæs.əˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Mazedonien Makedonien
Republic of North Macedonia
Makedonien Mazedonien
ancient kingdom
region of northern Greece
modern geographical region

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ adj
mazedonisch makedonisch
of Macedonia or its people or language

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ n
Mazedonisch
Slavic language of Macedonia
language of antiquity
Mazedonier Mazedonierin
person from Macedonia

Mach /mɑːk/ n
Mach
ratio

Mach number n
Mach-Zahl
ratio

Machiavellian /ˌmæk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ /ˌmɑk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ adj
machiavellistisch
attempting to achieve goals by cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous methods

Machiavellianism n
Machiavellismus
philosophy
Machiavellismus Realpolitik
political maneuver

Machmeter n
Machmeter
an instrument that measures the speed of an aircraft relative to that of sound and displays it in Mach numbers

Madagascar /madəˈɡaskə/ /mædəˈɡæskɑɹ/ pn
Madagaskar
country in Southern Africa

Madagascar buzzard n
Madagaskar-Bussard
Buteo brachypterus

Madagascar wood rail n
Graukehlralle
Madagascar wood rail

Madhya Pradesh pn
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh, India

Madras /məˈdɹæs/ pn
Madras
city

Madrid /məˈd(ʒ)ɹɪd/ /məˈdɹɪd/ pn
Madrid
capital of Spain

Madrilenian adj
Madrider
of Madrid

Madrilenian n
Madrider Madrilene Madrilenin Madriderin
Someone from Madrid

Maecenas /mʌɪˈsiːnəs/ n
Mäzen
a generous benefactor; specifically, a patron of literature or art

Mafia /ˈmæfi.ə/ /ˈmɑfi.ə/ pn
Mafia
international criminal organisation of Sicilian origin
organized criminal syndicate

Mafioso n
Mafioso Mafiosa
member of the mafia

Magdalene /ˈmæɡdəlin/ /ˈmɔːdlɪn/ pn
Magdalena
female given name

Magdeburg pn
Magdeburg
city

Magellanic penguin n
Magellan-Pinguin
Penguin

Maggie /mæɡi/ pn
Greta Gretchen Grete Gretel Meta
female given name

Maghreb /ˈmɑːɡɹɛb/ pn
Maghreb
region in Africa

Maghrebi adj
maghrebinisch
of or relating to the Maghreb

Magna Carta /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːtə/ /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːɹtə/ pn
Magna Carta
charter granted by King John to the barons at Runnymede in 1215

Magna Graecia pn
Magna Graecia
Ancient Greek colonies in Italy and Sicily

Maharashtra pn
Maharashtra
state in western India

Mahlon pn
Machlon
biblical character
male given name

Mahorais n
von Mayotte
person from Mayotte

Mahoran adj
von Mayotte
from Mayotte

Maiden's Tower pn
Leanderturm
a tower located in the Bosphorus

Maillard reaction /maɪˈjɑː(ɹ) ɹiˈækʃən/ n
Maillard-Reaktion
condensation reaction of an amino acid

Maimonides /maɪˈmɑnədiz/ pn
Maimonides
medieval Jewish philosopher

Main pn
Main
river in southern Germany

Main Street pn
Dorfstraße Hauptstraße
generic name of a primary street

Maine /meɪn/ /mɛːn/ pn
Maine
US State
province in France

Mainz /maɪn(t)s/ /maɪnts/ pn
Mainz
the state capital of Rhineland-Palatinate

Majesty /ˈmædʒ.ə.sti/ pronoun
Majestät
term of address for royalty and imperiality

Majorca /məˈjɔɹ.kə/ /məˈjɔː.kə/ pn
Mallorca
island

Makassar pn
Makassar
city in Indonesia

Makhachkala pn
Machatschkala
capital of Dagestan, Russia

Malachi /ˈmæləkaɪ/ pn
Malachias
book of the Bible
minor prophet
male given name

Malagasy /ˌmæləˈɡæsi/ adj
madagassisch
pertaining to Madagascar

Malagasy /ˌmæləˈɡæsi/ n
Madagasse Madagassin
person
Madagassisch madagassische Sprache
the language of the Malagasy, when considered one language

Malawi /məˈlɑːwi/ pn
Malawi
Republic of Malawi

Malawian adj
malawisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Malawi or the Malawian people

Malawian n
Malawier Malawierin
A person from Malawi or of Malawian descent

Malay /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ adj
malaiisch
of or pertaining to Malaysia
malaiisch Malaiisch
of the Malay people

Malay /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ n
Malaiie Malaiin
Malay person
Malaiisch
the Malay language

Malay Archipelago pn
Malaiischer Archipel
archipelago

Malayalam /maləˈjɑːləm/ /ˌmɑː.ləˈjɑː.ləm/ n
Malayalam
language

Malayan night heron n
Wellenreiher
Gorsachius melanolophus

Malaysia /məˈleɪʒə/ pn
Malaysia Malaysien
country in Southeast Asia

Malaysian /məˈleɪ.zi.ən/ adj
malaysisch
Pertaining to Malaysia

Malaysian /məˈleɪ.zi.ən/ n
Malaysier Malaysierin
a native of Malaysia

Maldives /ˈmɑl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɒl.diːvs/ /ˈmɔl.daɪvz/ pn
Malediven
country in South Asia

Maldivian adj
maledivisch
Of, from, or pertaining to the Maldives, the Maldivian people or the Maldivian language.

Maldivian n
Malediver Malediverin
person

Mali /ˈmɑːli/ pn
Mali
a country in Western Africa

Malian adj
malisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Mali or the Malian people

Malian n
Malier Malierin
A person from Mali or of Malian descent

Malko Tŭrnovo pn
Malko Tarnowo
town

Mallorcan adj
mallorquinisch
of, from, or relating to, Mallorca

Mallorcan n
Mallorquiner Mallorquinerin
someone from Mallorca

Malmö /ˈmɑlmʊ/ /ˈmɑːlmɜː/ pn
Malmö
city in Sweden

Malta /ˈmɑl.tə/ /ˈmɔːl.tə/ pn
Malta
republic
island

Maltese /mɑlˈtiz/ /mɒlˈtiːz/ adj
maltesisch Maltesisch
pertaining to Malta or its language

Maltese /mɑlˈtiz/ /mɒlˈtiːz/ n
Malteser
breed of dog
Maltese people collectively: plural
Malteser Malteserin Maltese
inhabitant of Malta
Maltesisch
language of Malta

Maltese cross n
Malteserkreuz
cross

Malé pn
Malé
capital of the Maldives

Mammoth Mountain pn
Mammoth Mountain
vulcan area in California

Man pn
Mensch
genus Homo

Manaus pn
Manaus
capital of Amazonas

Manchester /ˈmantʃɪstə/ /ˈmæntʃɛstɚ/ pn
Manchester
major city in the north-west of England

Manchuria /mænˈt͡ʃʊəɹiə/ pn
Mandschurei
China's northeastern three provinces

Mandarin /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/ n
Mandarin Hochchinesisch
Standard Mandarin

Mandelbrot set n
Mandelbrotmenge
set of complex numbers c

Mandopop n
Mandopop
Mandarin pop music

Manichaean /ˌmænɪˈkiːən/ adj
manichäisch
of or relating to Manichaeism

Manichaean /ˌmænɪˈkiːən/ n
Manichäer Manichäerin
a follower of Manichaeism

Manichaeism /ˈmænɪkiːɪz(ə)m/ pn
Manichäismus
religion

Manila /məˈnɪl.ə/ pn
Manila
capital of the Philippines

Manila hemp n
Abaka Manilahanf Abaca Manila Manilafaser
the fibre of the abaca

Manipur /ˌmənɪpʊɹ/ pn
Manipur
Manipur, India

Manitoba /ˈmæn.ɪ.təʊ.bə/ /ˌmænɪˈtoʊbə/ pn
Manitoba
Province in western Canada

Mannheim pn
Mannheim
a city in Germany

Manx Gaelic n
Manx Manx-Gälisch
a Goidelic language spoken on the Isle of Man

Manx shearwater n
Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher

Mao suit n
Mao-Anzug
jacket popularised in China

Maoism /ˈmaʊɪzəm/ n
Maoismus
philosophy espoused by Mao Zedong

Maoist adj
maoistisch
of Maoism

Maoist n
Maoist Maoistin
Maoist advocate

Maori /meɪˈ(j)ɔːɹi/ /ˈmaʊɹi/ /ˈmɐːɹiː/ n
Maori
language of the Māori
indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand
member of the Maori people of New Zealand

Mapudungun pn
Mapudungun
language

Maracanaço pn
Maracanazo Maracanaço Schock von Maracanã
final match in the 1950 FIFA World Cup

Marathi /məˈɹɑːti/ adj
marathisch
pertaining to Maharashtra or its language

Marathi /məˈɹɑːti/ n
Marathi Marathisch
language of Maharashtra
Marathi
people of Maharashtra

Marathon /ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ /ˈmæɹəθən/ pn
Marathon
town in Greece

Marcel /mɑɹˈsɛl/ /mɑːˈsɛl/ pn
Marcel
male given name

March /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːt͡ʃ/ pn
März Lenzing
third month of the Gregorian calendar

Marcionism /ˈmɑːʃənɪz(ə)m/ n
Marcionismus Markionismus
early Christian teaching

Marcius pn
Marcius
a Roman nomen gentile

Margaret /ˈmɑɹɡɹɪt/ /ˈmɑːɡɹɪt/ pn
Margarete
female given name

Mariana Trench pn
Marianengraben
trench in the North Pacific Ocean

Marina pn
Marina
female given name

Mariolatry /ˌmɛɹiˈɑlətɹi/ /ˌmɛːɹiˈɒlətɹi/ n
Mariolatrie
adoration or veneration of the Virgin Mary to an extent regarded as inappropriate or even idolatrous

Marius pn
Marius
male given name

Mark /maːk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɹ)k/ pn
Markus
book of the Bible
male given name
the Evangelist

Marlene pn
Marlene
female given name

Marne pn
Marne
river

Marrakech pn
Marrakesch
city in Morocco

Mars /ˈmɑɹz/ /ˈmɑːz/ pn
Mars
planet
god of war
brand of chocolate bar

Mars Rover n
Mars-Rover
vehicle

Mars symbol n
Marssymbol
the ♂ symbol

Marseillais n
Marseiller
native or inhabitant of Marseille

Marseillaise /mɑː.seɪˈjɛz/ /mɑːɹseɪˈjɛz/ pn
Marseillaise
the French national anthem

Marseille soap n
Marseiller Seife
kind of hard soap

Marseilles /mɑː(ɹ)ˈseɪ(l)(z)/ pn
Marseille
city in France

Marshall Islands /ˈmɑɹ.ʃəl ˈai.ləndz/ /ˈmɑː.ʃəl ˈai.ləndz/ pn
Marshallinseln
Republic of the Marshall Islands

Marshallese n
Marshallisch
language

Martha /ˈmɑɹθə/ /ˈmɑːθə/ pn
Marta Martha
biblical sister of Lazarus and Mary
Martha
female given name

Martial /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ pn
Martial
Roman poet

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ adj
marsianisch Mars-
of or relating to the planet Mars

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ n
Marsianer Marsianerin Marsmensch Marsbewohner Marsbewohnerin
inhabitant of the planet Mars

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ pn
Marsianisch
hypothetical language spoken on Mars

Martin /ˈmɑɹ.tn̩/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ pn
Martin
given name

Martina /mɑɹˈtinə/ pn
Martina
female given name

Martinican adj
von Martinique
From Martinique

Martinique pn
Martinique
Department of Martinique

Martinmas n
Martini Martinstag
St. Martin's Day

Marx pn
Marx
surname

Marxian adj
Marx'sch marxsch
of or pertaining to Karl Marx and his ideas

Marxism n
Marxismus
ideology
philosophy

Marxism-Leninism pn
Marxismus-Leninismus
communist ideological stream

Marxist /ˈmɑːksɪst/ /ˈmɑːɹksɪst/ adj
marxistisch
following Marxism

Marxist /ˈmɑːksɪst/ /ˈmɑːɹksɪst/ n
Marxist Marxistin
one who follows Marxism

Mary /ˈme(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɛəɹɪ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ pn
Maria
female given name
biblical mother of Jesus

Mary Jane n
Gras Marihuana
slang for marijuana
Spangenschuh
type of shoe

Mary Magdalene pn
Maria Magdalena Maria von Magdala
female disciple of Jesus

Maryborough pn
Mariaburg
city in Queensland
town in Victoria

Maryland /ˈmɛəɹɪlənd/ pn
Maryland
US state

Mascarene Islands pn
Maskarenen
islands

Masoretic /mæsəˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
masoretisch
relating to the Masora or to its authors

Masovia pn
Masowien
Region of Poland

Mass /ˈmæs/ n
Messe
Roman Catholic Church: the principal liturgical service
a musical composition set to portions of the Mass

Massachusetts /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsɪts/ /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːzɪts/ pn
Massachusetts
a state of the United States of America

Massif Central pn
Zentralmassiv
area

Masuria pn
Masuren
an area in northeastern Poland

Masurian adj
masurisch
of, from, or pertaining to Masuria

Matilda /məˈtɪldə/ pn
Mathilde Mechthild
female given name, cognates and transliterations

Matsuyama pn
Matsuyama
a city of Japan

Matterhorn pn
Matterhorn
mountain

Matthew /ˈmæθjuː/ pn
Matthäus Matthaeus
biblical disciple
gospel of Matthew
Matthäus Matthias
male given name

Matthias /məˈθaɪəs/ pn
Matthias Mathias
male given name
Matthias
the Apostle replacing Judas

Mau Mau pn
Mau-Mau
card game

Maundy Thursday pn
Gründonnerstag
Thursday before Easter

Maurice /məˈɹis/ /məˈɹiːs/ pn
Moritz
male given name

Mauritania /ˌmɒɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ /ˌmɔːɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ pn
Mauretanien
Islamic Republic of Mauritania

Mauritanian adj
mauretanisch
Mauritanian

Mauritanian n
Mauretanier Mauretanierin
Mauritanian person

Mauritian adj
mauritisch
of, from, or pertaining to Mauritius, its people, or their language or culture

Mauritian n
Mauritier Mauritierin
person from Mauritius or of Mauritian descent

Mauritius /məˈɹɪʃəs/ pn
Mauritius
country

Mauser n
Mauser
firearm

Maximilian pn
Maximilian
male given name

May /meɪ/ pn
Mai Wonnemond
fifth month of the Gregorian calendar

Maya /ˈmaɪə/ n
Maja Maya
person

Maykop pn
Maikop
city in Russia

Mayotte /maɪˈɒt/ pn
Mayotte
Territorial Collectivity of Mayotte

Maytide pn
Maienzeit
spring month of May

Mazanderani adj
Masanderanisch
pertaining to Mazandaran

Mazanderani n
Masanderaner
Mazanderani person

McCarthyism n
Blockwartmentalität
mass pressure

McCarthyism pn
McCarthyismus
intense opposition to Communism

McDonald's pn
McDonald's Mäckes
fast-food restaurant

McIntosh /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/ n
McIntosh
apple tree and fruit variety

Mecca /ˈmɛkə/ pn
Mekka
city in Saudi Arabia

Mecklenburg pn
Mecklenburg
region of Germany

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania pn
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
one of the component states of Germany

Mede n
Meder Mederin
inhabitant of Media

Media /ˈmiːdɪə/ pn
Medien
historical region in northwestern Iran
territories corresponding to the empire ruled by dynasts from Media

MediaWiki /ˈmiːdi.əˌwɪki/ pn
MediaWiki

Median /ˈmiːdɪən/ adj
medisch
relating to Media or Medes

Median /ˈmiːdɪən/ n
Medisch
language

Medieval Latin pn
Mittellatein
language

Medina pn
Medina
a city

Medio-Late Egyptian pn
Medio-Neuägyptisch
Medio-Late Egyptian

Mediterranean /ˌmɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnɪən/ adj
mediterran
Of or pertaining to the Mediterranean Sea and the region around it

Mediterranean Sea pn
Mittelmeer
the sea between Europe and Africa

Mediterranean gull n
Schwarzkopfmöwe
Ichthyaetus melanocephalus

Mediterraneanize /mɛdɪtəˈɹeɪni.ənaɪz/ v
mediterranisieren
to make Mediterranean in behaviour or style

Medusa /məˈduːsə/ /mɪˈdjuːsə/ pn
Medusa
one of the Gorgons

Medvedev pn
Medwedew
transliteration of }}

Megleno-Romanian pn
meglenorumänische Sprache
language

Meissen pn
Meißen
city

Mekong pn
Mekong
river in Asia

Melanesia /ˌmɛl.əˈni.ʒə/ /ˌmɛl.əˈniː.zi.ə/ pn
Melanesien
part of Oceania

Melanie pn
Melanie
female given name

Melbourne /ˈmelbn̩/ /ˈmɛl.bɔːn/ /ˈmɛl.bən/ /ˈmɛl.bɚn/ pn
Melbourne
city in Australia

Melburnian adj
Melbourner
relating to Melbourne

Melburnian n
Melbourner Melbournerin
native of Melbourne

Melchior /ˈmɛl.ki.ɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Melchior
male given name

Melissa /məˈlɪsə/ pn
Melissa
female given name

Melk pn
Melk
city of Austria

Melkite /ˈmɛlkʌɪt/ n
Melkite Melkitin
an Eastern Christian who adhered to the doctrines agreed by the Councils of Ephesus and Chalcedon

Member of Parliament n
Abgeordneter
representative

Memel pn
Memel
city
river

Memelian n
Memeler
native or inhabitant of Memel

Memnon pn
Memnon
Ethiopian king and warrior

Memphis /ˈmɛmfɪs/ pn
Memphis
city of ancient Egypt

Menelaus /ˌmɛnɪˈleɪəs/ pn
Menelaos
the king of Mycenaean Sparta

Mennonite adj
Mennoniten- mennonitisch
of or related to a Mennonite, Mennonites, their movement or church(es)

Mennonite n
Mennoniten Mennonitentum
group of Mennonites (churches or denominations)
Mennonist Mennonistin Mennonit Mennonitin
member of such a church or denomination or a person with a Mennonite heritage

Mennonite Low German pn
Mennoniten-Niederdeutsch Mennonitendeutsch Mennonitenniederdeutsch Mennonitenplautdietsch
variety of Low German

Mennonitism n
Mennonitentum
the beliefs and practices of Mennonites

Mensa /ˈmɛnsə/ pn
Tafelberg
constellation

Menschanschauung n
Menschanschauung
human-view

Menshevik /ˈmɛnʃəvɪk/ n
Menschewik Menschewikin
member of a faction of the Russian revolutionary movement

Mephistopheles /ˌmɛ.fɪ.ˈstɒ.fɪ.liːz/ pn
Mephistopheles
Devil to whom Faust sold his soul

Merc /mɜːk/ /mɝk/ n
Benz Daimler

Mercurian n
Merkurbewohner Merkurbewohnerin Merkurianer Merkurianerin Merkurmensch
someone from Mercury

Mercury /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ pn
Merkur
Roman god
planet

Merkel /ˈmeɹkəl/ /ˈmɜːkəl/ pn
Merkel
surname

Merlin pn
Merlin
Wizard in Arthurian legend

Meroitic adj
Meroitisch
describing the language once used in Meroë

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
frohe Weihnachten und ein glückliches neues Jahr!
traditional greeting for the Christmas and the new year

Mersch pn
Mersch
city

Merv /mɜː(ɹ)v/ pn
Merw
oasis-city in Central Asia

Mesolithic n
Mittelsteinzeit
Mesolithic period

Mesopotamia /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪə/ pn
Mesopotamien Zweistromland
region between Euphrates and Tigris

Mesopotamian /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪən/ adj
mesopotamisch
of or pertaining to Mesopotamia

Mesopotamian /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪən/ n
Mesopotamier Mesopotamierin
person from Mesopotamia

Mesozoic pn
Mesozoikum
Mesozoic era

Messiah pn
Messias
(Christianity) Jesus

Messidor /ˈmɛsɪdɔː/ /ˌmɛsɪˈdɔɹ/ pn
Erntemonat Messidor
the tenth month of the French Republican Calendar

Messinian pn
Messinium

Methodism n
Methodismus
Methodist Christian movement founded by John Wesley

Methodist /ˈmɛθədɪst/ adj
methodistisch
of or relating to Methodism

Methodist /ˈmɛθədɪst/ n
Methodist Methodistin
a member of the Methodist Church

Methodius pn
Method

Methuselah pn
Methusalem
Biblical character

Metis /meɪˈtiː(s)/ pn
Metis
in Greek mythology

Metonic cycle n
Metonischer Zyklus

Metz pn
Metz
the capital city of the région of Lorraine

Meuse pn
Maas
river

Mexican /ˈmɛks.ɪ.kən/ adj
mexikanisch
of or pertaining to Mexico

Mexican /ˈmɛks.ɪ.kən/ n
Mexikaner Mexikanerin
person from Mexico or of Mexican descent

Mexican Spanish pn
Mexikanisch
Mexican dialect of Spanish

Mexican duck n
Mexikoente
Anas diazi

Mexican hairless /ˈmɛks.ɪ.kən ˈhɛə.ləs/ n
Mexikanischer Nackthund
Dog of that breed.

Mexican marigold n
Aufrechte Studentenblume
Tagetes erecta

Mexican wave n
La Ola
A phenomenon at sports events

Mexican wolf n
Mexikanischer Wolf
rare subspecies of grey wolf

Mexicanness n
Mexikanischkeit Mexikanität
quality of being Mexican

Mexico /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ pn
Mexiko
country

Mexico City pn
Mexiko-Stadt Mexiko
capital of Mexico

Meänkieli pn
Meänkieli Tornedalfinnisch
Finnic language spoken in northern Sweden

Mia /ˈmiːə/ pn
Mia
female given name

Miami /maɪˈæmi/ pn
Miami
city in Florida, United States

Micah /ˈmaɪkə/ pn
Micha
book of the Bible
Biblical character: Ephraimite featured in Judges 17–18
Biblical character: minor prophet and author
male given name

Michael /ˈmaɪkəl/ pn
Michael
male given name
archangel

Michaela pn
Michaela
feminine form of Michael

Michaelmas /ˈmɪkəlməs/ pn
Michaeli Michaelis Michaelistag Michaelstag
Christian feast

Michigan /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/ pn
Michigan
US state

Mickey D's pn
Mekkes

Mickey Mouse pn
Micky Maus
Disney character

Micronesia /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈniː.ʒə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.zi.ə/ pn
Mikronesien
country

Micronesian adj
mikronesisch
Of, from or pertaining to Micronesia or the Micronesian people

Micronesian n
Mikronesier Mikronesierin
A person from Micronesia or of Micronesian descent

Microscopium pn
Mikroskop
faint constellation of the southern spring sky

Midas /ˈmaɪ.dəs/ pn
Midas
Greek mythology

Middle Ages /ˌmɪdl̩ ˈeɪdʒɪz/ pn
Mittelalter
historical period

Middle Cornish pn
Mittelkornisch
the Celtic language spoken in Cornwall

Middle Dutch pn
Mittelniederländisch
the Middle Dutch language

Middle East pn
Naher Osten Mittlerer Osten
region comprising southwest Asia and northeast Africa

Middle Egyptian pn
Mittelägyptisch
Middle Egyptian

Middle English pn
Mittelenglisch
Middle English

Middle French n
Mittelfranzösisch
Middle French

Middle High German adj
mittelhochdeutsch Mittelhochdeutsch
Middle High German

Middle High German pn
Mittelhochdeutsch
Middle High German

Middle Irish pn
Mittelirisch
the Gaelic language spoken in Ireland

Middle Kingdom pn
Reich der Mitte
nickname for China
Mittleres Reich
Egypt in the 12th and 13th dynasties

Middle Low German pn
Mittelniederdeutsch
language

Middle Norwegian pn
Mittelnorwegisch
Middle Norwegian

Middle Persian pn
Mittelpersisch
language

Middle Welsh pn
Mittelwalisisch
language

Middle-earth pn
Mittelerde
fictional place on Earth where most of the stories of J. R. R. Tolkien are set

Midian pn
Midian
biblical location

Midwest pn
Mittlerer Westen
area of the United States

Migration Period pn
Völkerwanderungszeit
mass migration of Germanic people in Europe during the early Middle Ages

Milan /mɪˈlæn/ /mɪˈlɑːn/ pn
Mailand
city and capital
province

Milanese adj
mailändisch
pertaining to Milan

Milanese n
Mailänder Mailänderin
native or inhabitant of Milan

Milankovitch cycle n
Milanković-Zyklen

Milgram experiment pn
Milgram-Experiment
experiment

Milky Way pn
Milchstraße
galaxy
light in night sky

Miller /ˈmɪlɚ/ pn
Müller Mueller
surname meaning "a miller"

Millian adj
Millsch
of or relating to John Stuart Mill

Miltiades pn
Militiades
given name

Mimas pn
Mimas
moon of Saturn

Min Nan pn
Min Nan Minnan
the language

Mingrelian /mɪnˈɡɹiːli.ən/ pn
Mingrelisch
language

Miniature Pinscher n
Zwergpinscher
Miniature Pinscher

Minnesota /ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊtə/ pn
Minnesota
a state of the United States of America

Minnesotan /ˌmɪnəˈsoʊtən/ n
Mensch aus Minnesota
person from Minnesota

Minoan adj
minoisch
Of or relating to the civilization that developed in Crete from the neolithic period to the Bronze Age

Minoan n
minoisch
Minoan

Minorca pn
Menorca
An island of Spain

Minsk /mɪnsk/ pn
Minsk
capital of Belarus

Miocene pn
Miozän
Miocene epoch

Mira pn
Mira
star

Miranda /mɪˈɹændə/ pn
Miranda
moon of Uranus

Mirandese pn
Mirandés
Romance language

Miriam pn
Miriam Mirjam
female given name
sister of Moses and Aaron

Miskolc pn
Mischkolz Miskolc
city in Hungary

Miss /mɪs/ /ˈmɪz/ n
Fräulein
title

Mississippi /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/ n
Mississippi
state
river

Missouri /mɪˈzɝ.i/ pn
Missouri Missuri
US state
river

Mithraism pn
Mithraismus Mithraskult
an ancient mystery cult

Mithridates pn
Mithridates
ancient male given name

Miyako pn
Miyako-Sprache
Language

Mizar pn
Mizar
binary star in the constellation Ursa Major

Mjollnir /mjɔlnɪr/ pn
Mjöllnir Mjölnir
the hammer of Thor, Thor's hammer Mjollnir

Mkhitaryan pn
Mchitarjan
surname

Mnemosyne /nɪˈmɒ.sɪ.ni/ pn
Mnemosyne
Titaness

Moab pn
Moab

Modern Greek n
Neugriechisch neugriechisch
Modern Greek

Modern Monetary Theory pn
Modern Monetary Theory
Economic model

Modern Standard Arabic pn
Fusha Modernes Hocharabisch Standardarabisch modernes Hocharabisch
Modern Standard Arabic

Moebius syndrome n
Möbius-Syndrom okulofaziale Parese
disorder

Moesia /miːʃi.ə/ /ˈmiːsi.ə/ pn
Moesia Mösien
an ancient region and later Roman province situated in the Balkans

Mogadishu pn
Mogadischu
capital city

Mogilev pn
Mahiljou Mogilew Mogiljow
city

Mohammedan adj
mohammedanisch
Muslim, Islamic

Mohammedan n
Mohammedaner
Muslim

Mohawk n
Iro Irokesenschnitt
hairstyle

Mohs scale pn
Mohshärte

Moksha pn
Mokscha
language

Moldavia pn
Moldawien
region

Moldavian adj
moldauisch
relating to Moldova

Moldavian pn
Moldauisch Moldawisch
language

Moldavian SSR pn
Moldauische SSR
name for the Republic of Moldova

Moldova /mɒlˈdəʊ.və/ /mɔlˈdoʊ.və/ pn
Moldawien Moldau Moldova
country

Molise /mɔˈli.zeɪ/ pn
Molise
region of Italy

Molotov cocktail /ˈmɒ.lə.ˌtɒf.ˈkɒk.teɪl/ n
Molotowcocktail Brandflasche
simple incendiary bomb

Moluccas /məˈlʌkəz/ pn
Molukken
archipelago

Momus pn
Momos
personification of satire and mockery

Mon n
Mo. Mon. Mont.
Monday

Monaco /ˈmɑ.nə.koʊ/ /ˈmɒ.nə.kəʊ/ pn
Monaco
country in Europe
capital city

Monastir pn
Bitola
former name of Bitola in Macedonia

Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ adv
Montag am Montag
on Monday

Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ n
Montag
day of the week

Mongol /ˈmɑŋɡəl/ /ˈmɒŋɡəl/ n
Mongole
member of the nomadic people
Mongoloider
someone with Down's syndrome

Mongolia /mɑːŋˈɡoʊli.ə/ /mɒŋˈɡəʊli.ə/ pn
Mongolei
East Asian country

Mongolian /mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ adj
mongolisch Mongolisch
of or relating to Mongolia or its peoples, languages, or cultures

Mongolian /mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ n
Mongolisch mongolisch
language of Mongolia
person of Mongoloid physical type
Mongolin Mongole
native or inhabitant of Mongolia

Mongolian spot n
Asiatenfleck Hunnenfleck Mongolenfleck Sakralfleck Steißfleck kongenitale dermale Melanozytose
congenital birthmark in lower back

Monica /ˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ pn
Monika
female given name

Monoceros pn
Einhorn
winter constellation of the northern sky

Monophysite /məˈnɒfɪsaɪt/ n
Monophysit Monophysitin
member of an early Christian sect which held that Jesus Christ has one nature

Monopoly pn
Monopoly
a board game

Monsignor /mɑnˈsiː.njɚ/ /mɒnˈsiː.njə/ n
Monsignore
ecclesiastic title bestowed on some Roman Catholic clerics by the Pope

Mont Blanc /ˌmɑn ˈblɑŋk/ /ˌmɒ̃ ˈblɒ̃(k)/ pn
Mont Blanc Montblanc
the highest mountain in Europe

Montagu's harrier n
Wiesenweihe
bird of prey

Montana /mɒnˈtænə/ pn
Montana
US state

Montenegrin /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ adj
montenegrinisch
relating to Montenegro

Montenegrin /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ n
Montenegriner Montenegrinerin
person from Montenegro
Montenegrinisch
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian

Montenegro /mɒn.tɪˈnɛ.ɡɹəʊ/ /ˌmɑn.təˈneɪ.ɡɹoʊ/ pn
Montenegro Schwarzenberg
country in Europe

Monterey cypress n
Monterey-Zypresse
tree native to California

Montevideo /ˌmɒntɪvɪˈdeɪəʊ/ pn
Montevideo
capital of Uruguay

Montreal /ˌmɑn.tɹiˈɔl/ /ˌmɒn.tɹiˈɔːl/ /ˌmʌn.tɹiːˈɒl/ pn
Montreal Montréal
a city in Quebec

Montserrat /mɒn(t)səˈɹæt/ pn
Montserrat
island

Monégasque /ˈmɒ.nə.ɡask/ adj
monegassisch
of or relating to Monaco or its inhabitants

Monégasque /ˈmɒ.nə.ɡask/ n
Monegasse Monegassin
a native or inhabitant of Monaco

Moon pn
Mond Erdsatellit Erdtrabant
sole natural satellite of the Earth

Moor /mʊ(ə)ɹ/ n
Maure Mohr Maurin Mohrin
a member of a certain mixed race of Arab and Berber people
a member of a this race that formerly occupied Spain

Moorish /ˈmʊə.ɹɪʃ/ /ˈmʊɹ.ɪʃ/ adj
maurisch
of or pertaining to Moors
of or pertaining to architecture of Moors in Spain

Morava pn
March
river in Central Europe

Moravia /mɔˈɹeɪvi.ə/ pn
Mähren Morawien
historical region

Moravian adj
mährisch
pertaining to Moravia
brüderisch herrnhutisch
pertaining to the Moravian Church

Moravian n
Brüdergemeine Herrnhuter Herrnhuterin
member of the Moravian Church
Mähre Mährer Mährerin Mährin
person from Moravia

Moravian star n
Herrnhuter Stern
Advent or Christmas star

Mordecai /ˈmɔː(ɹ)dəkaɪ̯/ pn
Mardochai Mordechai Mordochai
a Biblical character in the Book of Esther

Mordovia pn
Mordwinien
republic of Russia

Mordvin pn
Mordwinisch
language
Mordwine Mordwinin
member of the Mordvin people

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ adj
mormonisch
pertaining to the faith established by Joseph Smith, Jr

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ n
Mormone
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ pn
Mormon
ancient prophet

Mormonism pn
Mormonentum
religious aspects of the Latter-day Saint movement

Morning Star pn
Morgenstern
planet Venus as seen around dawn

Moroccan adj
marokkanisch
pertaining to Morocco

Moroccan n
Marokkaner Marokkanerin
person from Morocco

Morocco /məˈɹɒkəʊ/ pn
Marokko
country

Morpheus /ˈmɔɹfjuːs/ pn
Morpheus
Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams

Morris column n
Litfaßsäule
pillar for advertisements

Morse code pn
Morsecode Morsealphabet
character code

Mosaic adj
mosaisch
Of or relating to Moses

Moscovian n
Moskovium
subdivision of the Carboniferous period

Moscow /ˈmɑskaʊ/ /ˈmɒskəʊ/ /ˈmɔskɐʉ/ pn
Moskau
capital city of Russia

Moselle pn
Mosel
river

Moses /ˈmoʊzəz/ /ˈməʊzɪs/ pn
Mose Moses
the biblical patriarch

Most High pn
Allerhöchster Höchster
title of God

Mosul /ˈməʊsəl/ pn
Mossul Mosul
city

Mother Earth pn
Mutter Erde
personification of Earth

Mother Nature pn
Mutter Natur
the personification of Nature and the Earth's biosphere as a woman

Mother Russia pn
Mütterchen Russland
national personification of Russia

Mother Teresa pn
Mutter Teresa
nun

Mother of God pn
Gottesgebärerin Gottesmutter Muttergottes Mutter Gottes
mother of Jesus Christ

Mother's Day n
Muttertag
a day in honor of one's mother or all mothers, on whichever day

Mount Fuji pn
Fudschijama Fujiyama
the highest mountain in Japan

Mount of Olives pn
Ölberg
mountain ridge

Moutai pn
Maotai
kind of Chinese liquor

Movement 2 June pn
Bewegung 2. Juni
militant group

Mozambican adj
mosambikanisch
of, from, or pertaining to Mozambique, or the Mozambican people

Mozambican n
Mosambikaner Mosambikanerin
person from Mozambique or of Mozambican descent

Mozambique /ˌmoʊ.zæmˈbiːk/ pn
Mosambik
country in Southern Africa

Mozarabic pn
Mozarabisch
language

Mozart ball n
Mozartkugel

Mozartian adj
Mozartsch
of or pertaining to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Mr. /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] n
Hr.
abbreviation of mister

Mr. and Mrs. n
Hr. und Fr.
Title of a married couple

Mrs /ˈmɪs/ /ˈmɪsɪz/ n
Frau Fr
title before woman's name

Ms /mɪz/ /ɛmz/ n
Frau
title

Mtskheta pn
Mzcheta
one of the oldest cities of Georgia, located in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region

Mtskheta-Mtianeti pn
Mzcheta-Mtianeti
region of Georgia

Muay Thai /muːeɪ ˈtaɪ/ n
Muay Thai
the martial art/sport

Mueller /ˈmʌlə/ /ˈmʌlɚ/ pn
Müller
surname

Muggle /ˈmʌɡl̩/ n
Muggel
non-magical person

Muhammad pn
Mohammed
the prophet who introduced Islam

Mulhouse pn
Mülhausen
a city in France

Mumbai /mʊm.ˈbaɪ/ pn
Mumbai
state capital of Maharashtra

Munich /ˈmjuːnɪk/ pn
München
capital of Bavaria

Munsee pn
Munsee
Eastern Algonquian language

Muntenia /mʊnˈtɛni.ə/ pn
Große Walachei
Muntenia

Mureș pn
Marosch Mieresch Muresch
river

Murphy's law pn
Murphys Gesetz
adage which states that if anything can go wrong it will

Musca pn
Fliege
constellation

Muscat pn
Maskat
capital city

Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ adj
Moskauer moskowitisch
Relating to Moscow

Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ n
Moskauer Moskowiter Moskauerin
resident of Moscow

Muscovy /ˈmʌskəvi/ pn
Moskau
Grand Duchy of Moscow

Muscovy duck n
Moschusente
duck

Muse /mjuːz/ n
Muse
one of the nine Ancient Greek deities of the arts

Muslim adj
muslimisch
relating to believers of Islam

Muslim n
Muslim Moslem Moslemin Muslima Muslimin Mohammedaner
believer of Islam

Mussulman /ˈmʌsəlmən/ n
Muselmane
archaic: a Muslim

Myanmar /ˈmaɪ̯ænˌmɑː/ /ˌmjɑnˈmɑɹ/ pn
Myanmar
Southeast Asian country

Mycenae pn
Mykene Mykenä
city

Mycenaean /ˌmʌɪ.sɪˈniːən/ adj
mykenisch
relating to Mycenae

Mysia /ˈmɪsɪə/ /ˈmɪʒə/ pn
Mysien
ancient region

Mysłowice pn
Myslowitz
city in Poland

Mytilene pn
Mytilene
capital of Lesbos

Mòcheno pn
Fersentalerisch fersentalerisch

Möbius strip /ˈməʊ.biː.əs stɹɪp/ n
Möbiusband
one-sided surface
narrow strip given a half twist

Möbius transformation n
Möbiustransformation
transformation of the complex plane

Münchausen syndrome n
Münchhausen-Syndrom
a psychiatric disorder

Münster pn
Münster
city in North Rhine-Westphalia

N n
N
north

N'Djamena /əndʒɑːˈmeɪnɑː/ pn
N'Djamena
capital city of Chad

NAM pn
Bewegung der Blockfreien Staaten
Non-Aligned Movement

NAND gate n
NAND-Gatter
a physical Boolean device

NASA /ˈnæsə/ pn
NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NATO /ˈneɪ.toʊ/ /ˈneɪ.təʊ/ pn
NATO Nato
North Atlantic Treaty Organization

NBC n
ABC

NGO n
NGO NRO
non-governmental organization

NOR gate n
NOR-Gatter
a physical Boolean device

NOS n
Netwerkbetriebsystem
Network Operating System

NOT gate n
NICHT-Gatter
logic gate

NP-complete adj
NP-vollständig
both NP and NP-hard

Naberezhnye Chelny pn
Nabereschnyje Tschelny
city in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia

Nadia pn
Nadja
female given name

Nadsat /ˈnɑdsət/ /ˈnɑːdsət/ pn
Nadsat
Russian-influenced argot used in A Clockwork Orange

Nagasaki pn
Nagasaki Nangasaki
Japanese port

Nagorno-Karabakh /nəˌɡɔːnəʊ kɑːɹəˈbɑːk/ pn
Bergkarabach Nagorny Karabach
region in South Caucasus

Nagorno-Karabakh Republic /nəˌɡɔːnəʊ kɑːɹəˈbɑːk ɹɪˌpʌblɪk/ pn
Republik Bergkarabach
country in South Caucasus

Nagykanizsa pn
Großkanizsa
town in Hungary

Nahuatl /ˈnɑːwɑːt(ə)l/ pn
Nahuatl Aztekisch
language

Nahum pn
Nahum
book of the Bible

Naissaar pn
Naissaar Nargen Nargent
island in northern Estonia

Nakba pn
Nakba
Nakba

Nakhodka pn
Nachodka
city in Russia

Nalchik pn
Naltschik
city in Russia

Namibia /nəˈmɪbi.ə/ pn
Namibia
Republic of Namibia

Namibian adj
namibisch
of, from, or pertaining to Namibia

Namibian n
Namibier Namibierin
a person from Namibia or of Namibian descent

Namur /nəˈmʊə(ɹ)/ pn
Namur Namür
city
province

Nancy /ˈnænsi/ pn
Nanzig
a city in NE France.

Nanga Parbat pn
Nanga Parbat
mountain in the Himalayas

Nanjing pn
Nanking
Chinese city

Nantes pn
Nantes
a city in west France

Naomi /naɪˈoʊmi/ /neɪˈoʊmi/ pn
Noemi Noomi
Biblical character

Napier's bones n
Napiersche Rechenstäbchen
a set of numbered rods used for multiplication and division

Naples /ˈneɪ.pəlz/ pn
Neapel
city in Italy
province in Italy

Naples yellow n
Antimongelb Neapelgelb
yellow pigment, lead(II) antimonate

Napoleon pn
Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleonic adj
napoleonisch
of or pertaining to Napoleon Bonaparte

Narcissus pn
Narziss
mythical youth

Narnia /ˈnɑː(ɹ).ni.ə/ pn
Narnia
a fictional land

Narva pn
Narva Narwa
City in Estonia

Naryan-Mar pn
Narjan-Mar
city in Russia

Nashi pn
Naschi
youth movement in Russia

Nassau /ˈnæsɔː/ pn
Nassau
capital of the Bahamas

Nastaliq pn
Nastaliq
Nastaʿlīq

Natalie pn
Natalie
female given name

Natasha /nəˈtɑʃə/ pn
Natascha
female given name

Nathan /ˈneɪθən/ pn
Natan
biblical prophet
Natan Nathan
male given name

Nathanael pn
Natanael Nathanael
biblical Apostle

National Aeronautics and Space Administration pn
[[Nationale Luft- und Raumfahrtbehörde]] (der USA / der [[Vereinigte Staaten|Vereinigten Staaten]])
National Aeronautics and Space Administration

National Socialism n
Nationalsozialismus
ideology of Adolf Hitler's NSDAP

National Socialist n
Nationalsozialist Nationalsozialistin
Adherent of National Socialism

Nativity pn
Weihnachtsgeschichte
birth of Jesus

Natterer's slaty antshrike n
Natterers Tropfenameisenwürger
bird

Nauru /nɑːˈuː.ɹuː/ pn
Nauru
Republic of Nauru

Nauruan [nɑːˈuː.ɹuːn̩] adj
nauruisch
pertaining to Nauru

Nauruan [nɑːˈuː.ɹuːn̩] n
Nauruer Nauruerin
person from Nauru

Nauruan [nɑːˈuː.ɹuːn̩] pn
Nauruisch
language of Nauru

Navajo /ˈnæv.ə.hoʊ/ /ˈnæv.ə.həʊ/ n
Navaho Navajo
person

Navajo /ˈnæv.ə.hoʊ/ /ˈnæv.ə.həʊ/ pn
Navajo Navaho
language

Navarre /nəˈvɑː(ɹ)/ /nəˈvɑːɹ/ pn
Navarra
autonomous community of Spain

Naypyidaw /ˈneɪpjɪˌdɔː/ pn
Pyinmana Naypyidaw
capital of Myanmar

Nazarene n
Nazarener
A person from Nazareth

Nazareth /ˈnæzəɹəθ/ pn
Nazaret Nazareth
Nazareth

Nazaritism n
Nasiräertum
vows and practices of a Nazarite

Nazi /ˈnɑːtsi/ adj
Nazi nazistisch
pertaining to the Nazi Party or Nazism

Nazi /ˈnɑːtsi/ n
Nazi Faschist
member of the Nazi party

Nazianzus /ˌnæzɪˈænzəs/ pn
Nazianz
Town in the region of Cappadocia

Nazism /ˈnɑːtsɪzəm/ pn
Nazismus Faschismus
the ideology of Adolf Hitler’s NSDAP

Neanderthal /niˈændəɹθəl/ /niːˈæn.dəˌtɑːl/ /niːˈæn.dɚˌtɑːl/ /niːˈæn.dɚˌθɑːl/ n
Neandertaler
a Homo neanderthalensis specimen
a primitive person

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ adj
Fürst-Pückler-Eis
ice cream
Neapolitaner neapolitanisch
pertaining to Naples

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ n
Neapeler Neapolitaner Neapelerin Neapolitanerin
inhabitant or resident of Naples

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ pn
Neapolitanisch
language of Naples, Italy

Near East pn
Naher Osten
region in Asia

Nebraska /nəˈbɹæskə/ pn
Nebraska
US state

Nebuchadnezzar /ˌnɛbjʊkədˈnɛzə/ /ˌnɛbəkədˈnɛzɚ/ pn
Nebukadnezar
a ruler of Babylon

Neckar pn
Neckar
river

Negev /ˈnɛɡɛv/ pn
Negev
a desert in southern Israel

Negro /ˈniːɡɹo/ /ˈniːɡɹəʊ/ n
Neger Maximalpigmentierter Mohr Mohrin Negerchen Negerin
person with dark skin

Negrophobia n
Negrophobie
the fear, hate or dislike of Black people

Nehemiah /ˌniː(h)əˈmaɪə/ pn
Nehemia
book of the Bible
male given name

Nelson's elk n
Wapiti
wapiti subspecies

Neman pn
Memel
river to the Baltic Sea
Ragnit
town in Kaliningrad Oblast

Nemean Lion /ˌnimi.ən ˈlai.ən/ pn
Nemeischer Löwe
mythical lion of Nemea

Nemesis /ˈnɛməsɪs/ pn
Nemesis
Greek goddess of retribution

Neo-Middle Egyptian pn
Neo-Mittelägyptisch Neomittelägyptisch
Neo-Middle Egyptian

Neogrammarian adj
junggrammatisch
of or pertaining to the Neogrammarian school

Neogrammarian n
Junggrammatiker
member or follower of the Neogrammarian school

Neolithic /ˌni.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ adj
jungsteinzeitlich neolithisch
of or relating to the New Stone Age

Neolithic /ˌni.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ pn
Jungsteinzeit Neolithikum
the New Stone Age

Neoplatonism pn
Neuplatonismus
school of philosophy

Neoplatonist /niːə(ʊ)ˈpleɪtənɪst/ n
Neuplatoniker Neuplatonikerin
member

Nepal /nəˈpɔːl/ pn
Nepal
Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

Nepali /nəˈpɔːli/ adj
nepalesisch
pertaining to Nepal

Nepali /nəˈpɔːli/ n
Nepalesin Nepalese
person

Nepali /nəˈpɔːli/ pn
Nepalesisch Nepali
language

Nephilim pn
Nephilim

Neptune /ˈneptʃʉːn/ /ˈnɛptjuːn/ /ˈnɛptuːn/ pn
Neptun
eighth planet of the solar system
Roman god of the ocean

Neptunian /nɛpˈt(j)u.ni.ən/ /nɛpˈtjuː.nɪ.ən/ adj
Neptunisch
of, pertaining to, or supporting Neptunism

Neptunian /nɛpˈt(j)u.ni.ən/ /nɛpˈtjuː.nɪ.ən/ n
Neptunier Neptunist
proponent of Neptunism

Neptunism pn
Neptunismus
scientific theory

Neptunist n
Neptunist
proponent

Nero /ˈnɪəɹəʊ/ pn
Nero
Roman Emperor from 54 to 68

Nessie pn
Nessie
nickname for the Loch Ness monster

Nestorian adj
nestorianisch
related to the teachings of Nestorius

Nestorian n
Nestorianer Nestorianerin
A member of a "Nestorian" church

Nestorianism n
Nestorianismus
The religious beliefs of the followers of Nestorius

Netherlander /ˈnɛðɚˌlændɚ/ n
Niederländer Niederländerin
someone from the Netherlands

Netherlands /ˈnɛðələndz/ /ˈnɛðɚləndz/ adj
holländisch niederlandisch
pertaining to the Netherlands

Netherlands /ˈnɛðələndz/ /ˈnɛðɚləndz/ pn
Niederlande
country in northwestern Europe

Netherlands Antilles pn
Niederländische Antillen
former autonomous territory

Neuchâtel /ˌnɜːʃæˈtɛl/ /ˌnɜːʃɑːˈtɛl/ pn
Kanton Neuenburg
canton
Neuenburg
city

Neustria /ˈnjuːstɹɪə/ pn
Neustrien
western part of the Frankish empire

Nevada /nəˈveɪdə/ /nɪˈvædə/ /nɪˈvɑːdə/ pn
Nevada
US state

Nevi'im pn
Nevi'im
constituent of the Bible

New Britain pn
Neupommern
island

New Brunswick /nju ˈbɹʌnz.wɪk/ /njuː ˈbɹʌnz.wɪk/ pn
Neubraunschweig Neues Braunschweig
province in eastern Canada

New Caledonia /ˈnjuː ˌkæl.ɪˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnu ˌkæl.ɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Neukaledonien
overseas territory of France

New Caledonian adj
neukaledonisch
of, from, or pertaining to New Caledonia

New Caledonian n
Neukaledonier Neukaledonierin
person from New Caledonia

New Delhi /njuː ˈdɛli/ pn
Neu-Delhi
capital of India

New England pn
Neuengland
six states of the United States

New Englander n
Neuengländer Neuengländerin
person from New England

New English pn
Neuenglisch modernes Englisch neuenglisch
form of the English language spoken since the Great Vowel Shift, completed in roughly 1550

New Guinea pn
Neuguinea
large island

New Guinea flightless rail n
Baumralle
bird

New Hampshire /nuːˈhæmpʃɚ/ pn
New Hampshire
US state

New High German adj
neuhochdeutsch
of or relating to the modern German language

New High German pn
Neihochdeitsch Neuhochdeutsch
modern German language

New Holland pn
Neuholland
obsolete: Australia

New Ireland pn
Neumecklenburg
island

New Jersey /njuː ˈdʒɜːzi/ /nuːˈdʒɝzi/ pn
New Jersey Neujersey
a northeast state of the United States of America

New Kingdom pn
Neues Reich
Egypt from the 18th Dynasty through the 20th

New Latin pn
Neulatein Neulateinisch
Latin after the Middle Ages

New Mexico /njuː mɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ /nu ˈmɛk.si.koʊ/ pn
Neumexiko New Mexico
US State

New Objectivity pn
Neue Sachlichkeit
artistic movement

New Orleans /ˈn(j)uː ɔɹˈliːnz/ /ˈnɔɹlənz/ /ˈnɔːlənz/ /ˌnuː ˈɔɹ.li.ənz/ pn
New Orleans
city

New South Wales pn
New South Wales
one state of Australia

New Spain pn
Neuspanien
historical colony

New Swabia pn
Neuschwabenland

New Testament pn
Neues Testament
second half of the Christian Bible

New World pn
neue Welt
the Americas and Oceania

New World Order pn
Neue Weltordnung
vision for the world

New World monkey n
Neuweltaffe
families of primates found in Central and South America

New Year n
Neujahr
January 1 in the Julian and Gregorian calendar and the days following
the first few days of a calendar year

New Year's Day n
Neujahr Neujahrstag
holiday occurring on January 1st

New Year's Eve pn
Silvester Altjahrsabend
holiday on December 31st

New Year's resolution /ˈn(j)u jɪɹz ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˈnjuː jɪəz ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ n
Neujahrsvorsatz
vow one makes for the coming year

New York /njuː ˈjɔːk/ /nu ˈjɔɹk/ pn
New York Neuyork New-York
state

New York City pn
New York New York City Neuyork (obsolete)
large city in the USA

New Yorker n
New Yorker New Yorkerin
a native or resident of New York City
a native or resident of the state of New York

New Zealand /nju ˈziː.lənd/ /njʉː ˈziːlɘnd/ /nu ˈzi.lənd/ pn
neuseeländisch
attributive form - relating to New Zealand
Neuseeland
country in Oceania

New Zealand dollar n
Neuseeland-Dollar
official currency of New Zealand

New Zealand falcon n
Maorifalke
Falco novaeseelandiae

New Zealander n
Neuseeländer Neuseeländerin
a person from New Zealand or of New Zealand descent

New Zealandic adj
neuseeländisch
of New Zealand

New Zealandress n
Neuseeländerin
female New Zealander

Newcastle /ˈn(j)uˌkæsl̩/ /ˈnjuːˌkɑːsl̩/ [ˌnjʉˈkʰasɫ̩] pn
Newcastle
city

Newcastle disease n
Newcastle-Krankheit
disease of poultry

Newfoundland /ˈn(j)uˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnjuːˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnu.fənˌlænd/ n
Neufundländer
dog

Newfoundland /ˈn(j)uˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnjuːˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnu.fənˌlænd/ pn
Neufundland
Island off the coast of Eastern Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador pn
Neufundland und Labrador
Province in eastern Canada

Newman /ˈnumən/ pn
Neumann
surname meaning "new man"

Newspeak pn
Neusprech
fictional language

Newtonian adj
Newtonsch
related to Newton

Neředín pn
Neretein
quarter of Olomouc

Nicaea /naɪˈsiːə/ pn
Nicäa
ancient city

Nicaragua /ˌnɪk.əɹˈæɡ.ju.ə/ /ˌnɪk.əˈɹɑ.ɡwə/ pn
Nicaragua Nikaragua
a country in Central America

Nicaraguan adj
nicaraguanisch
pertaining to Nicaragua

Nicaraguan n
Nicaraguanerin Nicaraguaner
person from Nicaragua

Nice /niːs/ pn
Nizza
city in France

Nicene /ˈnaɪ.siːn/ adj
nizäisch nizänisch
all senses

Nicene Creed pn
Bekenntnis von Nicäa Nizäisch-Konstantinopolitanische Glaubensbekenntnis
official creed of the early Christian church stating tenets of the Christian faith

Nicholas /ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/ pn
Nikolaus Klaus
male given name

Nicobar Islands pn
Nikobaren
archipelago

Nicodemus pn
Nikodemus
biblical Pharisee

Nicola /ˈnɪ.kə.lə/ pn
Nicole
feminine form of Nicholas

Nicole /nɪˈkoʊl/ /nɪˈkəʊl/ pn
Nicole
female given name

Nicosia /ˌnɪkəˈsiːə/ pn
Nikosia
capital of Cyprus

Nidwalden pn
Nidwalden
Canton

Niederkorn pn
Niederkorn
canton

Nietzsche /ˈnitʃə/ /ˈniːtʃə/ pn
Nietzsche
surname

Nietzschean /ˈni.t͡ʃi.ən/ /ˈniː.t͡ʃɪ.ən/ adj
nietzschesch
pertaining to Nietzsche or his writings

Nietzscheanism /ˈni.t͡ʃi.ənɪzəm/ /ˈniː.t͡ʃɪ.ənɪzəm/ n
Nietzscheismus
philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche

Niger /ˈnaɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.dʒɚ/ pn
Niger
country

Nigeria /naɪˈdʒiː.ɹi.ə/ /naɪˈdʒɪə.ɹɪə/ /naɪˈdʒɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
Nigeria
a country in Western Africa

Nigerian adj
nigerianisch
of, from, or pertaining to Nigeria, the Nigerian people or culture

Nigerian n
Nigerianer Nigerianerin
person

Nigerien /naɪdʒɪɹɪˈɛn/ /niːˈʒɛəɹi.ən/ adj
nigrisch
pertaining to Niger

Nigerien /naɪdʒɪɹɪˈɛn/ /niːˈʒɛəɹi.ən/ n
Nigrer Nigrerin
person

Nijmegen pn
Nimwegen
city in the Netherlands

Nike /ˈnaɪki/ pn
Nike
Greek goddess of victory

Nile /naɪl/ pn
Nil
river

Nile perch n
Nilbarsch
Lates niloticus

Nilotic /naɪˈlɑtɪk/ /naɪˈlɒtɪk/ adj
nilisch nilotisch
pertaining to the Nile

Nina /ˈniːnə/ pn
Nina
female given name

Nineveh /ˈnɪnɪvə/ pn
Ninive
capital of Assyria

Nintendo /nɪnˈtɛndoʊ/ /nɪnˈtɛndəʊ/ n
Nintendo
Nintendo Entertainment System, or other video game system made by Nintendo

Nippo- prefix
Japanisch
relating to Japan or Japanese

Nishapur pn
Nischapur
a city in Iran

Niue /ˈnjuːeɪ/ pn
Niue
island of Niue

Niuean /ˈnjuːeɪən/ adj
niueanisch
of, from, or pertaining to Niue

Niuean /ˈnjuːeɪən/ n
Niueaner Niueanerin
person

Nivkh /nɪvk/ pn
Niwchische
language

Nivôse /niˈvoʊz/ /nɪˈvəʊz/ pn
Nivose Nivôse Schneemonat
the fourth month of the French Republican Calendar

Nizhny Novgorod pn
Nischni Nowgorod
large city in Russia

Nkulengu rail n
Rotfußralle
bird

No. n
Nr.
abbreviation of "number"

Noah /ˈnoʊə/ /ˈnəʊə/ pn
Noach Noah
biblical character
Noah
male given name

Noah's ark pn
Arche Noah
the vessel built by Noah under God's instructions, as described in Genesis

Nobel Prize /noʊˈbɛl ˌpɹaɪz/ /ˈnoʊˌbɛl ˈpɹaɪz/ n
Nobelpreis
international prize

Nobel laureate n
Nobelpreisträger
person who has been awarded a Nobel Prize

Nogai n
Nogaier
person

Nogai pn
nogaische Sprache
language

Nord-Pas-de-Calais pn
Nord-Pas-de-Calais
region of France

Nordic /ˈnɔː(ɹ).dɪk/ adj
nordisch
of or relating to the Nordic countries

Nordic countries n
der Norden nordische Länder
the Nordic countries collectively

Nordic walking n
Nordic Walking
sport

Norfolk Island /ˈnɔɹ.fɔk ˈaɪ.lənd/ /ˈnɔː.fək ˈaɪ.lənd/ pn
Norfolkinsel
external territory of Australia

Norma pn
Winkelmaß
constellation

Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ n
Normanne Normannin
a person from Normandy

Normandy pn
Normandie
region of France

Norse /nɔɹs/ /nɔːs/ adj
altnordisch
of North Germanic languages

Norse /nɔɹs/ /nɔːs/ n
Microscopique

North Africa pn
Nordafrika
the northern part of Africa

North African adj
nordafrikanisch
of or pertaining to North Africa

North African n
Nordafrikaner Nordafrikanerin
native or inhabitant of North Africa

North America pn
Nordamerika
continent

North American adj
nordamerikanisch
relating to North America

North American n
Nordamerikaner Nordamerikanerin
North American person

North Atlantic Treaty Organization pn
Nordatlantische Vertragsorganisation
intergovernmental military alliance

North Carolina /ˌnɔɹθ kæɹəˈlaːnə/ /ˌnɔɹθ kɛɹəˈlaɪnə/ /ˌnɔːθ kæɹ.əˈlaɪn.ə/ /ˌnɔːθ kæɹəˈlaːnə/ pn
North Carolina Nordkarolina
state of the United States

North Caucasus pn
Nordkaukasus
region in the south of Russia

North Dakota /ˈnɔɹθ dəˈkoʊ.tə/ pn
Norddakota North Dakota
state of the United States of America

North Frisian adj
nordfriesisch
pertaining to the North Frisians

North Frisian n
Nordfriese Nordfriesin
person belonging to the North Frisian people

North Frisian pn
Nordfriesisch
Frisian language

North Island pn
Nordinsel
one of the two major islands making up New Zealand

North Korea pn
Nordkorea
North Korea

North Korean adj
nordkoreanisch
pertaining to North Korea

North Korean n
Nordkoreaner Nordkoreanerin
person from North Korea

North Macedonia pn
Nordmazedonien
country in Europe

North Pole pn
Nordpol
northernmost point on Earth

North Rhine-Westphalia pn
Nordrhein-Westfalen
state

North Sea pn
Nordsee
a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean between Britain, Scandinavia and Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France

North Vietnam pn
Nordvietnam

Northeast China Plain pn
Nordostchinesische Ebene
plain located in Northeast China

Northern Cyprus pn
Nordzypern TRNZ Türkische Republik Nordzypern
a de-facto state

Northern Europe pn
Nordeuropa
sociopolitical region of Europe

Northern European adj
nordeuropäisch
Northern European

Northern European n
Nordeuropäer Nordeuropäerin
Northern European person

Northern Hemisphere n
Nordhalbkugel
hemisphere to the north of its equator

Northern Ireland pn
Nordirland
Northern Ireland

Northern Mariana Islands /ˈnɔɹ.ðɚn ˌmɛɹ.iˈæn.ə ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈnɔː.ðən ˌmæɹ.iˈæn.ə ˈaɪ.ləndz/ pn
Nördliche Marianen
archipelago

Northern Marianas pn
Nördliche Marianen
Northern Marianas

Northern Sami pn
Nordsamisch
most widely spoken Sami language

Northern Sea Route pn
Nordostpassage
a shipping lane in the Arctic Ocean

Northern Sotho pn
Nord-Sotho
language

Northern Territory /ˈnɔːðən ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ pn
Northern Territory
Territory in northern Australia

Northumbria /nɔː(ɹ)ˈθʌmbɹɪə/ pn
Nordumbrien Northumbrien
An Anglo-Saxon kingdom in the Northeast of England.

Northwest Territories pn
Nordwest-Territorien
Territory in northern Canada

Norwalk virus n
Norwalk-Virus Norwalkvirus
virus

Norway /ˈnɔɹ.weɪ/ /ˈnɔː.weɪ/ pn
Norwegen
Scandinavian country

Norway maple n
Spitzahorn
Acer platanoides

Norway spruce n
Fichte Gemeine Fichte
Picea abies

Norwegian /nɔɹˈwiː.dʒən/ /nɔːˈwiː.dʒən/ adj
norwegisch Norwegisch
of or pertaining to Norway
of or pertaining to Norwegians
norwegisch norwegischsprachig norwegischsprachlich norwegischsprechend
of or pertaining to the Norwegian language

Norwegian /nɔɹˈwiː.dʒən/ /nɔːˈwiː.dʒən/ n
Norwegisch norwegisch
language of Norway
Norweger Norwegerin
native of Norway

Norwegian Sea pn
Europäisches Nordmeer
part of the Atlantic

Nostratic /nɑːˈstɹætɪk/ /nɒˈstɹætɪk/ pn
Nostratisch
language

Noteć pn
Netze
river

Notre Dame /ˌnoʊtəɹˈdeɪm/ /ˌnoʊtɹə ˈdɑːm/ pn
Notre-Dame Notre-Dame de Paris
French cathedral

Nottingham /nɒtɪŋəm/ pn
Nottingham
city

Nouakchott pn
Nouakchott
capital of Mauritania

Nova Scotia /ˌnoʊ.və ˈskoʊ.ʃə/ /ˌnəʊ.və ˈskəʊ.ʃə/ pn
Neuschottland Nova Scotia
province in eastern Canada

Novaya Zemlya pn
Nowaja Semlja
archipelago in Russia

November /noʊˈvɛmbəɹ/ /nəʊˈvɛmbə/ pn
November Nebelung
eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar

Novgorod /ˈnɒvɡəɹɒd/ pn
Nowgorod
city

Novi Sad pn
Neusatz Novi Sad
largest city of the Serbian province of Vojvodina

Novokuznetsk pn
Nowokusnezk
city

Novorossiya pn
Neurussland
an area north of the Black Sea

Novosibirsk pn
Nowosibirsk
city in Russia

Nowruz /nouˈɹuːz/ pn
Nouruz
Iranian New Year

Nubia pn
Nubien
ancient kingdom

Null Object pattern pn
Nullobjekt

Numbers pn
Numeri
fourth book of the Bible

Numidia pn
Numidien
region in northern Africa

Numidian adj
numidisch
pertaining to Numidia

Nuremberg /ˈn(j)ʊɹəmbɚɡ/ /ˈnjʊəɹəmbəːɡ/ pn
Nürnberg
city in Germany

Nuremberg defense /ˈn(j)ʊɹəmˌbɚɡ dɪˈfɛns/ /ˈnjʊəɹəmbəːɡ dɪˈfɛns/ n
Befehl ist Befehl Handeln auf Befehl
explanation offered as an excuse for behaving in a criminal or wrongful manner

Nusayri n
Nusairier
mystical religious group

Nutella /nuːˈtɛlə/ pn
Nutella
hazelnut spread

Nuuk pn
Godthåb Nuuk
capital of Greenland

Nyankole pn
Runyankore
lect

Nynorsk /ˈnjuːnɔːsk/ /ˈnunɔɹsk/ n
Nynorsk Neunorwegisch
one of the two major Norwegian (written) languages

Nyx pn
Nyx
the primordial goddess of night

Nyíregyháza pn
Nyíregyháza
city in Hungary

O /oʊ/ /əʊ/ particle
o
a vocative particle

O-shaped adj
O-förmig
shaped like the 15th letter of the alphabet

OCR n
OZE
optical character recognition

OHIM /ˈoʊhɪm/ /ˈəʊhɪm/ pn
HABM
Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ adj
in Ordnung Gut OK Okay
all right, permitted
OK alles in Ordnung in Ordnung
in good health or in a good emotional state
alles in Ordnung
satisfactory

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ interjection
okay
acknowledgement or acceptance

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ n
in Ordnung okay OK gut
endorsement; approval

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ v
OK
(computing) activate the OK button
absegnen genehmigen
approve

OLTP n
OLTP
transactions

OR gate n
ODER-Gatter
a physical Boolean device

ORB n
ORB

Ob pn
Ob
Ob River

Obadiah /ˌoʊbəˈdaɪə/ pn
Obadja
book of the Old Testament

Obama /oʊˈbɑ.mə/ pn
Obama
surname

Oberkorn pn
Oberkorn
canton

Oberon pn
Oberon
moon of Uranus

Obotrite n
Abodrite
member of a confederation of medieval Slavic tribes

Obwalden pn
Obwalden
a canton of Switzerland

Occam's razor pn
Ockhams Rasiermesser
both principles

Occident pn
Abendland Okzident
the West

Occidental pn
Interlingue Occidental
artificial language

Occitan /ˈɑksɪˌtæn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtæn/ adj
okzitanisch

Occitan /ˈɑksɪˌtæn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtæn/ pn
Okzitanisch
the Romance language

Occitania pn
Okzitanien
Occitania

Oceania /ˌoʊ.ʃiˈæn.i.ə/ /ˌəʊ.ʃiˈɑː.nɪə/ pn
Ozeanien
geographical region

Oceanian adj
ozeanisch
from Oceania

Oceanian n
Ozeanier
someone from Oceania

Oceanus /oʊˈsiːənəs/ pn
Okeanos
personification of the ocean

Octans pn
Oktant
a circumpolar constellation

Octavian /ɒkˈteɪvi.ən/ pn
Octavian
name

Octavius /ɒkˈteɪvɪəs/ pn
Octavius
male given name

October /ɑkˈtoʊbəɹ/ /ɒkˈtəʊbə/ pn
Oktober
tenth month of the Gregorian calendar

Odense pn
Odense Ottensee
City in southern Denmark

Oder pn
Oder
river

Odessa pn
Odessa
Ukrainian city

Odin /oʊdɪn/ /əʊdɪn/ pn
Odin Wotan Wüeti
in Norse mythology, the supreme god

Odisha pn
Orissa
state in India

Odoacer /ˌoʊdoʊˈeɪsər/ /ˌɒdəʊˈeɪsə/ pn
Odoaker
Flavius Odoacer, the first king of Italy

Odysseus /əˈdɪsjuːs/ pn
Odysseus
son of Laertes; Greek leader during the Trojan War

Odyssey /ˈɑ.dɨ.si/ /ˈɒ.dɨ.si/ pn
Odyssee
epic poem describing the journey of Odysseus

Oedipal /ˈidəpɛl/ /ˈɛdəpɛl/ adj
ödipal
of or relating to the Oedipus complex

Oedipus /ˈiːdɪpəs/ /ˈɛdɪpəs/ pn
Ödipus
son of Laius and Jocasta

Oedipus complex /ˈɛdəpəs ˈkɒmplɛks/ n
Ödipuskomplex Ödipuskonflikt
Freudian theory

Oghuz /oʊˈɡuːz/ pn
Oghusen
Oghuz people

Ohio /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/ /əˈhaɪəʊ/ pn
Ohio
U.S. state
river

Ohm's law pn
Ohmsches Gesetz
Ohm's observation

Ojibwe /əˈdʒɪbweɪ/ n
Anishinabe
member of Ojibwe people

Ojibwe /əˈdʒɪbweɪ/ pn
Ojibwe
Ojibwe (language)

Okazaki fragment n
Okazaki-Fragment
one of many newly synthesized DNA fragments formed on the lagging template strand during replication

Okinawa rail n
Okinawaralle
Gallirallus okinawae

Oklahoma /ˌoʊk.ləˈhoʊ.mə/ pn
Oklahoma
state

Oklahoma City pn
Oklahoma City
capital and largest city of Oklahoma

Olaf /ˈoʊl.əf/ /ˈəʊl.əf/ pn
Olaf
male given name

Old Armenian pn
Altarmenisch
language

Old Believer n
Altgläubige Altgläubiger
believer in Orthodoxy as it was before reforms

Old Catalan pn
Altkatalanisch
the language

Old Catholic adj
altkatholisch christkatholisch
pertaining to a group of churches that split from the Roman Catholic Church

Old Chinese pn
Altchinesisch
Chinese language

Old Church Slavonic pn
Altkirchenslawisch
the first literary and liturgical Slavic language

Old Dutch pn
Altniederländisch
language

Old Earth creationism n
Alte-Erde-Kreationismus Langzeitkreationismus
Old Earth Creationism

Old East Slavic pn
Altostslawisch Altrussisch
language

Old Egyptian pn
Altägyptisch
Old Egyptian

Old English pn
Altenglisch Angelsächsisch altenglische Sprache angelsächsische Sprache
ancestor language of modern English

Old English Sheepdog n
altenglischer Schäferhund
a breed of herding dog

Old French pn
Altfranzösisch
French language from 9th to the early 14th century

Old Frisian pn
Altfriesisch
the Old Frisian language

Old Georgian pn
Altgeorgisch
Language

Old High German adj
althochdeutsch
Old High German

Old High German pn
Althochdeutsch
Old High German

Old Icelandic pn
Altisländisch
the Old Norse language of Iceland

Old Irish pn
Altirisch
language

Old Japanese pn
Altjapanisch
the Old Japanese language

Old Kingdom pn
Altes Reich
Egypt from the 3rd Dynasty through the 6th

Old Korean pn
Altkoreanisch
Language

Old Latin pn
Altlatein Altlateinisch Frühlatein
Translations

Old Low Franconian pn
Altniederfränkisch
language

Old Norse pn
Altnordisch
language of Scandinavia before 1400 }}

Old Norwegian pn
Altnorwegisch
the Old Norse language of Norway

Old Persian pn
Altpersisch
Translations

Old Portuguese pn
Altportugiesisch
Portuguese language from 13th to 16th centuries

Old Prussian adj
altpreußisch
of or pertaining to the Old Prussian language or people

Old Prussian n
Pruße Prußin
member of the Baltic tribe that inhabited Prussia

Old Prussian pn
Altpreußisch
the Old Prussian language

Old Saxon n
Altsächsisch
the Old Saxon language

Old Slavonic pn
Altkirchenslawisch
Old Church Slavonic
Urslawisch
Proto-Slavic

Old Spanish n
Altspanisch
the Old Spanish language

Old Swedish pn
Altschwedisch
language

Old Testament pn
Altes Testament
first half of the Christian Bible

Old World pn
Alte Welt
The Eastern Hemisphere, especially Europe, Africa and Asia

Old World monkey n
Altweltaffe
primates falling in the superfamily Cercopithecoidea

Olenekian pn
Olenekium
subdivision of the Triassic period

Olga pn
Olga
female given name

Oligocene adj
oligozän
of the Oligocene epoch

Oligocene pn
Oligozän
Oligocene epoch

Oliver /ˈɑlɪvɚ/ /ˈɒlɪvə/ pn
Oliver
male given name

Olivia /oʊˈlɪvi.ə/ /əʊˈlɪvi.ə/ pn
Olivia
female given name

Olivier salad n
Oliviersalat
traditional Russian salad of boiled vegetables with mayonnaise

Olomouc /ˈɒləmaʊts/ pn
Olmütz Olomouc
city in the Czech Republic
Olmützer
city in the Czech Republic (used attributively)

Olomouc District pn
Bezirk Olmütz Okres Olomouc
district in the Czech Republic

Olomouc Region pn
Olmützer Region Olomoucký kraj
region in the Czech Republic

Olomouc cheese n
Olmützer Quargel Quargel
Olomouc cheese

Olsztyn pn
Allenstein Olsztyn
city in northeastern Poland

Oltenia /oʊlˈtɛni.ə/ pn
Kleine Walachei Oltenien
Oltenia

Olympiad /əˈlɪmpiæd/ n
Olympiade
period of four years

Olympian /əˈlɪm.pi.ən/ n
Olympionike
athlete

Olympic /oʊˈlɪm.pɪk/ adj
olympisch
of or pertaining to the Olympic Games
of or pertaining to mountain Olympus

Olympic Games pn
Olympische Spiele Olympiade
international multi-sport event inspired by the ancient festival

Olympic Winter Games pn
Olympische Winterspiele
Olympic Winter Games

Olympic athlete from Russia n
Olympische Athleten aus Russland

Olympics pn
Olympiade
sport event

Olympus /əˈlɪmpəs/ pn
Olymp
mountain

Olza pn
Olsa
river

Oman /oʊˈmæn/ /əʊˈmɑːn/ pn
Oman
country in the Middle East

Omani adj
omanisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Oman, the Omani people or the Omani language

Omani n
Omaner Omanerin
person from Oman or of Omani descent

Omsk pn
Omsk
large city in Russia

Ondine's curse pn
Undine-Syndrom
medical condition, sufferers of which stop breathing if they fall asleep

Onega pn
Onegasee
a lake in Russia

Ontario /ˌɑnˈtɛə.ɹi.oʊ/ pn
Ontario
Province in eastern Canada

Oort Cloud pn
Oortsche Wolke
cloud of comets in the Solar System

Open Game n
offene Spiele

Ophelia /oʊˈfiljə/ /ɒˈfiːlɪə/ pn
Ophelia
female given name

Ophiotaurus n
Ophiotauros
mythical creature

Ophiuchus /ˌoʊfiˈjukəs/ pn
Schlangenträger
zodiacal constellation of the northern summer

Opole pn
Oppeln Opole
city in southern Poland

Orange Free State pn
Oranjefreistaat
former province of South Africa

Ore Mountains pn
Erzgebirge
mountain range

Oregon /ˈɑɹɪɡən/ /ˈɒɹɪɡən/ /ˈɔɹɡən/ /ˈɔɹɪɡən/ pn
Oregon
northwestern state of the United States of America

Oregon grape n
Mahonie
Mahonia aquifolium

Orenburg pn
Orenburg
city in Russia

Oresund /ˈɜːsʊnd/ /ˈɜ˞sʊnd/ pn
Öresund
strait

Oresund Bridge /ˌɜːsʊnd ˈbɹɪdʒ/ /ˌɜ˞sʊnd ˈbɹɪdʒ/ pn
Öresundbrücke
bridge

Orient /ˈɔɹ.i.ənt/ /ˈɔː.ɹɪ.ənt/ pn
Orient
countries of Asia

Oriental /ɔːɹiˈɛntl̩/ adj
orientalisch
of or relating to the Orient or Asia, especially the Far East

Oriental /ɔːɹiˈɛntl̩/ n
Orientale Orientalin Ostler Ostlerin
person

Orinoco /ˌoʊɹɪˈnoʊkoʊ/ /ˌɒɹɪˈnəʊkəʊ/ pn
Orinoco
river

Orion /əˈɹaɪən/ pn
Orion
constellation
in mythology

Orion Nebula pn
Orionnebel
A nebula below Orion's Belt

Orion's Belt pn
Gürtel des Orion Jakobsleiter Jakobsstab
bright asterism

Oriya pn
Oriya
language

Orkney Islands pn
Orkney
group of islands

Orontes /ɔːˈɹɒntiːz/ pn
Orontes
river in Western Asia

Orontian /ɔːˈɹɒnti.ən/ adj
orontisch
of or pertaining to the Orontes

Orphean adj
orpheisch

Orpheus /ˈɔɹfi.əs/ pn
Orpheus
the musician who searched for Eurydice

Orphism pn
Orphischer Kubismus Orphismus
art movement
Orphik Orphismus Orphizismus
religious movement

Orthodox adj
orthodox
of the Orthodox Churches

Orthodox Church n
Orthodoxe Kirche orthodoxe Kirche
the Eastern body of Christendom

Orthodox Jew n
orthodoxer Jude
adherent

Orthodoxy /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/ /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ pn
Orthodoxie Rechtgläubigkeit
the Eastern Orthodox Church and its foundations

Orwell /ˈɔːwel/ /ˈɔːɹwel/ pn
Orwell
surname

Orwellianism n
Orwellismus
Orwellian systems or methods generally

Oryol pn
Orjol
a city in Russia

Osaka /oʊˈsɑkə/ /əʊˈsɑːkə/ pn
Osaka
city in Honshū, Japan

Oscan /ˈɑːskən/ /ˈɒskən/ adj
oskisch
Of or pertaining to the Oscan language or Oscan people, or their writing system

Oscan /ˈɑːskən/ /ˈɒskən/ n
Osker Oskerin
Person

Oscan /ˈɑːskən/ /ˈɒskən/ pn
Oskisch
Language

Oscar /ˈɑs.kɚ/ /ˈɒs.kə/ pn
Oscar Oskar
male given name
Otto
the letter "O"

Oslo /ˈɒzləʊ/ pn
Oslo
the capital and a county municipality of Norway

Osmussaar pn
Odinsholm Osmussaar
Island in northwest Estonia

Osnabrück pn
Osnabrick Osnabrück
city in Lower Saxony

Osroene pn
Osrhoene
ancient kingdom

Ossetia /əˈsɛtiə/ /əˈsɛtɪə/ pn
Ossetien
region in the Caucasus

Ossetian /ɑːˈseti.ən/ /ɒˈseti.ən/ adj
ossetisch
pertaining to Ossetia

Ossetian /ɑːˈseti.ən/ /ɒˈseti.ən/ pn
Ossetisch ossetisch
language

Ostend /ˈɒstˌɛnd/ pn
Ostende
largest coastal city of Belgium

Osterlandish adj
osterländisch

Ostrava pn
Ostrau Ostrava
city in the Czech Republic

Ostrogoth n
Ostgote
member of a tribe of Eastern Goths

Ostrogothic adj
ostgotisch
of or pertaining to the Visigoths

Ottawa /ˈɒtəwə/ n
Odawa
a member of the Ottawa people

Ottawa /ˈɒtəwə/ pn
Odawa
Native American people
Ottawa
capital of Canada

Otterhound n
Otterhund
breed of dog

Otto /ˈɑtoʊ/ /ˈɒtəʊ/ pn
Otto
male given name

Ottoman /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ adj
osmanisch ottomanisch
of the Islamic empire of Turkey

Ottoman /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ n
Osmane Osmanin
Turk from the period of Ottoman Empire

Ottoman Empire /ˈɑtəmən ˈɛmpaɪɹ/ /ˈɒtəmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
Osmanisches Reich Ottomanisches Reich
Turkish empire

Ottonian adj
ottonisch
Pertaining to a dynasty of Germanic kings including Otto the Great

Ouagadougou /ˈwɑːɡəˈduːɡuː/ pn
Ouagadougou
capital of Burkina Faso

Ouija /ˈwiːdʒə/ n
Alphabettafel Hexenbrett Ouija Seelenschreiber
a board with letters of the alphabet and "yes" and "no"

Oulu pn
Oulu
city in Finland

Our Lady pn
Unsere Liebe Frau
Virgin Mary

Our Lady of Sorrows pn
Mater dolorosa Schmerzensmutter
the Virgin Mary in reference to her sorrows

Outer Mongolia pn
Außere Mongolei
East Asian region

Oval Office pn
Oval Office
office of the President of the United States

Oxford /ˈɑksfɚd/ /ˈɒksfəd/ /ˈɔːksfəd/ pn
Oxford Ochsenfurt
city

P-complete adj
P-vollständig
describing any problem in P to which there exists a polynomial time mapping from any other problem in P

PAH n
PAK
abbreviation: polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

PEBCAK /ˈpɛbkæk/ n
Problem zwischen Stuhl und Tastatur
problem experienced with a user's computer that is due to user error

PIN n
PIN Geheimzahl PIN-Code PIN-Nummer persönliche Identifikationsnummer
personal identification number

PKK pn
PKK
Kurdistan Workers Party

PLC n
SPS
Abbreviation for a programmable logic controller
AG
Abbreviation for public limited company

PLMN n
PLMN
public switched telephone network

PM n
nachmittags
after 12:00:00

POSIX /ˈpɒz.ɪks/ pn
POSIX
computing: set of standards providing application portability between UNIX variants

PP n
PP
prepositional phrase

PS n
NS
addendum to a letter

PTO n
Elternausschuss Elternbeirat Elternpflegschaft Elternvertretung
Parent Teacher Organization

PTO phraseologicalUnit
Zapfwelle
Powered shaft for driving auxiliary equipment

PTO pn
Patentamt
United States Patent and Trademark Office

PTSD n
PTBS
initialism: post-traumatic stress disorder

PaaS n
PaaS
Platform as a Service

Pachamama pn
Pachamama
goddess

Pacific Northwest pn
Pazifischer Nordwesten
region of North America

Pacific Ocean pn
Pazifischer Ozean Pazifik Stiller Ozean Großer Ozean
the world's largest body of water

Pacific silver fir n
Purpurtanne
Abies amabilis

Padua pn
Padua
city
province

Pahlavi pn
Pehlewi
the Middle Persian language rendered in Book Pahlavi

Paibian pn
Paibium
subdivision of the Cambrian period

Pakistan /ˈpækɪsˌtæn/ /ˌpɑːkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Pakistan
country in South Asia

Pakistani adj
pakistanisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Pakistan, or its people

Pakistani n
Pakistaner Pakistanerin Pakistani
A person from Pakistan or of Pakistani descent

Palace of Westminster pn
Palace of Westminster Palast von Westlichemmünster
building in London housing the House of Commons and House of Lords

Palatinate pn
Pfalz Rheinpfalz
Palatinate

Palau /pəˈlaʊ/ pn
Palau
Republic of Palau

Palauan n
Palauer Palauerin
someone from Palau

Palawan tit n
Kapuzenmeise
Pardaliparus amabilis

Paleolithic /ˈpeɪl.ɪi.əʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˈpæl.ɪi.oʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ n
Altsteinzeit
Old Stone Age

Paleozoic adj
paläozoisch

Palestine /ˈpæləsˌtaɪn/ /ˈpæləsˌtiːn/ pn
Palästina Palästinensische Autonomiegebiete
Palästina
West Bank and Gaza Strip collectively
geographic region
historical: former British Mandate
historical: former British entity
historical: Roman province

Palestinian adj
palästinensisch
of, from, or pertaining to Palestine and/or the Palestinian people

Palestinian n
Palästinenser Palästinenserin
inhabitant of Palestine or Arab of Palestinian descent

Pali /ˈpɑːli/ pn
Pali
a Middle Indo-Aryan language

Pallas's gull n
Fischmöwe
Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus

Palm Sunday n
Palmsonntag
Sunday before Easter

Palmyrene /ˌpælməˈɹiːn/ adj
Palmyrer palmyrisch
of, from or relating to ancient Palmyra

Palmyrene /ˌpælməˈɹiːn/ n
Palmyrer Palmyrerin
inhabitant of ancient Palmyra

Palmyrene /ˌpælməˈɹiːn/ pn
Palmyrene
ancient country of which Palmyra was the capital

Palmyrenian adj
Palmyrener palmyrenisch
of or pertaining to Palmyrene (ancient country)

Palmyrenian n
Palmyrener Palmyrenerin
native or inhabitant of Palmyrene

Pamir pn
Pamir
mountain range

Pamphylia pn
Pamphylien
region

Pamplona /pæmˈploʊnə/ pn
Pamplona
city in Navarre of northern Spain

Pan- prefix
pan-
prefix meaning all

Pan-American adj
panamerikanisch
covering or representing all of the Americas

Pan-European adj
paneuropäisch
for most or all of Europe

Pan-Germanism n
Pangermanismus
movement striving to unite all Germans

Pan-Slavism n
Panslawismus
movement

Pan-Turkism n
Panturkismus
political movement

Panama /ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/ pn
Panama
country

Panama Canal pn
Panamakanal
Canal

Panama Canal Zone pn
Panama-Kanalzone
historical territory within Panama

Panama hat n
Panamahut
a type of brimmed hat from South America

Panamanian /pænəˈmeɪni.ən/ adj
panamaisch
pertaining to Panama

Panamanian /pænəˈmeɪni.ən/ n
Panamaer Panamaerin
person from Panama

Panchatantra pn
Panchatantra
a collection of Sanskrit and Pali animal fables in verse and prose

Panchen Lama n
Penchen Lama
second-highest ranking lama of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism

Pandora /ˌpænˈdɔɹə/ pn
Pandora
Character in Greek mythology

Pandora's box n
Büchse der Pandora Pandorabüchse
A source of unforeseen trouble.

Panevėžys pn
Panevėžys Ponewiesch
city in Lithuania

Pangaea /pænˈdʒiːə/ pn
Pangäa
supercontinent prior to Triassic

Panglossian /pænˈɡlɑsi.ən/ /pænˈɡlɒsɪən/ adj
panglossisch
naively or unreasonably optimistic

Panhellenic adj
panhellenisch

Pantocrator /pænˈtɒkɹətə/ pn
Allherrscher Pankrator Pantokrator Weltenherrscher
ruler of everything

Panzerfaust n
Panzerfaust
grenade launcher

Pap smear n
Pap-Abstrich
gynaecology: screening test

Pap test n
Pap-Test
gynaecology: screening test

Papua pn
Papua
the southern part of Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea /ˈpæp.u.ə ˌnu ˈɡɪn.i/ /ˈpæp.uː.ə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪn.i/ pn
Papua-Neuguinea
country in Oceania

Papua New Guinean adj
papua-neuguineisch
pertaining to Papua New Guinea

Papuan n
Papua
Someone from Papua or Papua New Guinea

Paracel Islands pn
Paracel-Inseln
group of islands

Paracelsus /ˌpæɹəˈsɛlsəs/ pn
Paracelsus
The adopted name of Philippus von Hohenheim

Paradise /ˈpæɹədaɪs/ pn
Himmel Paradies
Heaven

Paraguay /ˈpæɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ pn
Paraguay
country in South America

Paraguayan adj
paraguayisch paraguayanisch
pertaining to Paraguay

Paraguayan n
Paraguayer Paraguayerin
person from Paraguay

Paralympic Games pn
Paralympics Paralympische Spiele
international sports competition for people with physical disabilities

Paramaribo pn
Paramaribo
capital of Suriname

Paris /ˈpæɹ.ɪs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪs/ pn
Paris
capital of France
cities in the U.S.
Trojan prince

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪ.ən/ adj
Pariser pariserisch
of Paris

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪ.ən/ n
Pariser Pariserin
someone from Paris

Parkinson's disease n
Parkinson-Krankheit
Parkinson's disease

Parma pn
Parma
city

Parsi /ˈpɑɹsiː/ adj
parsisch
Parsi (adjective)

Parsi /ˈpɑɹsiː/ n
Parse Parsin
Parsi (noun)

Parthenon /ˈpɑːɹθənɑːn/ /ˈpɑːθənən/ pn
Parthenon
ancient temple to Athena

Parthia /ˈpɑɹθi.ə/ /ˈpɑːθi.ə/ pn
Parthien
(historical) region
Partherreich
empire of the Parthians

Parthian /ˈpɑɹθiən/ /ˈpɑːθɪən/ adj
parthisch
relating to Parthia

Parthian /ˈpɑɹθiən/ /ˈpɑːθɪən/ n
Parthisch
language
Parther Partherin
person

Parthian Empire pn
Partherreich
ancient empire of Western Asia

Pascal /pæsˈkæl/ pn
Pascal
male given name

Paschal Lamb /ˈpæs.kəl ˈlæm/ n
Osterlamm Pascha Paschalamm Passa Passah Passahlamm
the lamb eaten at Passover
Jesus Christ symbolized as a sacrifice

Pashto /ˈpæʃtəʊ/ n
Paschto Paschtu
official language of Afghanistan

Pashtunwali pn
Paschtunwali
Pashtun tribal code of conduct

Passarge pn
Passarge
river in eastern Europe

Passau pn
Passau
city

Passion Sunday n
Karsonntag Passionssonntag
fifth Sunday in Lent

Passover pn
Pascha Paschafest Passa Passafest Passah Passahfest
Jewish festival

Pastafarianism n
Pastafarianismus
a parody religion

Patagonia pn
Patagonien
geographical region

Pathet Lao /ˌpatɛtˈlaʊ/ pn
Pathet Lao
political movement and party in Laos

Patras /pəˈtɹæs/ pn
Patras
city of Greece

Patricia /pəˈtɹɪʃə/ pn
Patricia Patrizia
female given name

Patrick /ˈpætɹɪk/ pn
Patrick
given name

Patripassian adj
patripassianisch
Patripassian

Patripassian n
Patripassianer Patripassianerin
Patripassian

Patroclus pn
Patroklos
character in the Iliad

Paul /pɑl/ /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ pn
Paul
male given name
Paulus Paul
the Apostle

Paula /ˈpɑlə/ /ˈpɔːlə/ pn
Paula
female given name

Pauli exclusion principle n
Pauli-Prinzip
a principle in quantum mechanics

Pauline /ˈpɔːˌliːn/ adj
paulinisch
of or relating to the Apostle Paul and his doctrines

Pauline /ˈpɔːˌlaɪn/ /ˈpɔːˌliːn/ pn
Pauline
female given name

Pavlovian /pævˈloʊvi.ən/ adj
Pawlow'sch pawlowsch
of or relating to the theories of Ivan Pavlov

Pavo pn
Pfau
constellation of the southern sky

Pax Americana pn
Pax Americana

Pearl Harbor /ˌpɜːl ˈhɑːbə/ /ˌpɝ˞l ˈhɑɹbɚ/ pn
Pearl Harbor
a harbor on Oahu

Pegasus pn
Pegasus
constellation
Pegasos Pegasus
mythical winged horse

Peipus /ˈpaɪpəs/ pn
Peipussee
lake in Estonia/Russia

Pekin duck n
Pekingente
breed of domestic duck

Peking duck n
Pekingente
dish consisting of duck and pancake

Peking opera n
Peking-Oper Pekingoper
form of Chinese theatre

Pekingese adj
Peking- Pekinger pekingesisch pekingisch
of or related to Beijing

Pekingese n
Pekinese Peking-Palasthund Pekingese Pekinesin Peking-Palasthündin Pekingesin
dog
Pekinger Pekingerin
someone from Beijing

Pelagianism n
Pelagianismus
Christian belief

Pelasgian adj
pelasgisch
pertaining to the Pelasgians

Pelasgian n
Pelasger
inhabitant of pre-Hellenic and proto-hellenic Greece

Peleus /ˈpiː.li.əs/ pn
Peleus
surname

Peloponnese /pɛləpəˈniːs/ pn
Peloponnes
region of Greece

Peltier effect n
Peltiereffekt
thermodynamic effect

Pennsylvania /ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪni.ə/ pn
Pennsylvania Pennsylvanien
US state

Pennsylvania Dutch n
Pennsilfaanisch Pennsylvaniadeutsch
language

Pennsylvanian adj
pennsylvanisch
of or pertaining to Pennsylvania

Penrose stairs n
unmögliche Treppe
endless staircase

Pentagon /ˈpɛntəɡɑn/ /ˈpɛntəɡən/ pn
Pentagon
headquarters of the United States of America's Department of Defense

Pentarchy pn
Pentarchie
model of Church organization historically championed in the Eastern Orthodox Church

Pentecost /ˈpɛntɪkɑst/ /ˈpɛntɪkɒst/ /ˈpɛntɪkɔst/ pn
Pfingsten Pfingstfest Pfingsttag
Christian festival
Erntefest Schawuot Wochenfest
Jewish festival

Pentecostalism n
Pfingstbewegung
Christian religious movement

Pentium /ˈpɛnti.əm/ /ˈpɛntɪəm/ pn
Pentium
chip

Penza pn
Pensa
a city in Russia

People of the Book n
Leute der Schrift
Non-Muslims who adhere to an Abrahamic religion

People's Democratic Republic of Yemen pn
Volksdemokratische Republik Jemen
South Yemen

People's Liberation Army pn
Volksbefreiungsarmee
army branch

People's Republic of Bangladesh pn
Volksrepublik Bangladesch
People's Republic of Bangladesh

People's Republic of China pn
Volksrepublik China
official name of China

Pergamum /ˈpɜːɡəməm/ /ˈpɝːɡəməm/ pn
Pergamon
an ancient Greek city

Pericles /ˈpɛɹɪkliːz/ pn
Perikles
Greek politician

Perioikoi /ˌpɛɹiˈɔɪkɔɪ/ n
Periöken
ancient inhabitant of Laconia

Perm pn
Perm
city in Russia

Persephone /pəˈsɛfəni/ /pɚˈsɛfəniː/ pn
Persephone
Greek goddess

Perseus /ˈpɜːsi.əs/ /ˈpɝsi.əs/ pn
Perseus
mythical Greek warrior
constellation

Persia /ˈpɜː(ɹ).ʒə/ pn
Persien
region of ancient Iran

Persian /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ adj
persisch Persisch
of or pertaining to the Persian language
of, from, or pertaining to Persia
persisch
of or pertaining to the Persian people

Persian /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ n
Perserkatze
Persian cat
Perser Perserin
person from Persia
Persisch
the Persian language

Persian Empire pn
Persisches Reich
empire ruled by the Achaemenid dynasty
Perserreich
empire ruled by the Sassanid dynasty

Persian Gulf /ˌpɜːʒən ˈɡʌlf/ /ˌpɝʒən ˈɡʌlf/ pn
Persischer Golf
gulf between Iran and the Arabian peninsula

Perth /pɜːθ/ /pɝθ/ pn
Perth
city in Scotland
city in Western Australia

Peru /pəˈɹuː/ /ˈpɪəɹuː/ pn
Peru
country in South America

Perugia pn
Perugia

Peruvian /pəˈɹuːvi.ən/ adj
peruanisch
pertaining to Peru

Peruvian /pəˈɹuːvi.ən/ n
Peruaner Peruanerin
person from Peru

Peruvian slaty antshrike n
Südlicher Tropfenameisenwürger
bird

Pescara pn
Pescara
city

Peshawar pn
Peschawar
capital of North West Frontier Province, Pakistan

Peshitta /pʃit.tɑː/ pn
Peschitta
the Syriac translation of the Bible

Pesquet's parrot n
Borstenkopf
parrot

Peter /ˈpitɚ/ /ˈpiːtə/ pn
Peter Petrus
male given name
Peter (Der 1./2. Brief des) Petrus Petr
one of the epistles of Peter
Petrus Peter
the Apostle

Petersburgian n
Petersburger Petersburgerin Sankt Petersburger Sankt Petersburgerin
resident of Saint Petersburg

Petey pn
Peterchen Peterle
diminutive of Peter

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen n
Kleiner Basset Griffon Vendeen
dog breed

Petra pn
Petra
female given name

Petrarchan adj
petrarkist
of or relating to Petrarch

Petrarchan sonnet n
Petrarca-Sonett italienisches Sonett
type of sonnet

Petrarchism n
Petrarkismus
Petrarch's literary style

Petri dish /ˈpiːtɹi ˌdiʃ/ /ˈpɛtɹi ˌdiʃ/ n
Petrischale
dish used to culture bacteria

Petri net n
Petri-Netz
mathematical representations of discrete distributed systems

Petrine adj
Petrinisch
Of or pertaining to people named Peter, particularly Saint Peter

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky pn
Petropawlowsk-Kamtschatski
city in Russia

Petrovich pn
Petrowitsch
Russian patronymic

Petrozavodsk pn
Petrosawodsk
city in Russia

Phaistos /ˈfɛstɒs/ pn
Phaistos
ancient Minoan city in southern Crete

Phanerozoic adj
phanerozoisch
relating to the Phanerozoic eon

Phanerozoic pn
Phanerozoikum
geologic eon

Pharisee /ˈfɛɹɪsi/ /ˈfɛɹɪsiː/ n
Pharisäer Pharisäerin
member of an ancient Jewish political party, social movement, etc

Pharos pn
Pharos Pharus
island

Philadelphia /fɪləˈdɛlfi.ə/ [fɪɫəˈdɜɫfi.ə] pn
Philadelphia
largest city in Pennsylvania

Philemon /ˈfɪləmən/ /ˌfaɪˈliːmɒn/ pn
Philemon Brief des Paulus an Philemon
book of the Bible
Philemon
male given name

Philip /ˈfɪləp/ /ˈfɪlɪp/ pn
Philippus Philipp
biblical persons
Philipp Philippi
male given name

Philippi /fɪˈlɪpaɪ/ pn
Philippi
ancient town

Philippians pn
Philipper
book of the Bible

Philippine Islands pn
Philippinen
islands

Philippine eagle n
Philippinenadler
species of eagle endemic to the Philippines

Philippines /ˈfɪlɪpinz/ pn
Philippinen
Republic of the Philippines

Philistine /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/ n
Philister Philisterin
person from Philistia
Spießbürger Spießbürgerin Spießer Spießerin Banause Banausin
person lacking appreciation of culture

Phillips head n
Kreuzschlitzschraube
screw
Kreuzschlitzschraubendreher
screwdriver

Phillips screwdriver n
Kreuzschraubendreher Kreuzschraubenzieher
screwdriver

Phnom Penh /pəˈnɔːm ˈpɛn/ pn
Phnom Penh
capital city of Cambodia

Phobos /ˈfoʊbəs/ pn
Phobos
mythology
moon of Mars

Phoenicia /fəˈnɪʃɪə/ pn
Phönizien
land of the Phoenicians

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃən/ adj
phönizisch
of, from, or related to the country or civilisation of Phoenicia

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃən/ n
Phönizier Phönizierin
inhabitant of Phoenicia

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃən/ pn
Phönizisch
Semitic language spoken by the inhabitants of Phoenicia

Phoenician alphabet n
phönizische Schrift phönizisches Alphabet
an alphabet

Phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ pn
Phoenix
capital city of Arizona, United States
Phönix
constellation
mythical firebird

Phoney War pn
Sitzkrieg
Phoney War

Phrygia /ˈfɹɪdʒ.i.ə/ pn
Phrygien
ancient kingdom

Phrygian /ˈfɹɪdʒɪən/ adj
phrygisch
of or relating to Phrygia, its people or their culture
in the Phrygian language

Phrygian /ˈfɹɪdʒɪən/ n
Phryger Phrygerin
native or inhabitant of Phrygia

Phrygian /ˈfɹɪdʒɪən/ pn
Phrygisch
language

Phrygian cap n
phrygische Mütze skythische Mütze
conical close-fitting cap with the top bent forward

Phyllis pn
Phyllis
mythical character

Pi Day /ˈpaɪ deɪ/ pn
Pi-Tag
March 14th, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi)

Piacenzian pn
Piacenzium
subdivision of the Pliocene epoch

Picard adj
picardisch
of, from or relating to Picardy

Picard pn
Picardisch
language

Picardy pn
Picardie
region of France

Pict /pɪkt/ n
Pikte
member of an ancient people of northern and central Scotland

Pictish adj
piktisch
pertaining to the Picts

Pictor pn
Maler
constellation

Pied Piper /paɪd ˈpaɪ.pə/ pn
Rattenfänger von Hameln
a folk tale
the main character in this story

Piedmont /ˈpiːdmɒnt/ pn
Piemont
region

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ adj
piemontesisch
of, from, or relating to Piedmont

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ n
Piemontese Piemonteser Piemonteserin Piemontesin
inhabitant

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ pn
Piemontesisch
language

Pieria pn
Pieria
Greek prefecture

Piirissaar pn
Piirissaar
island

Pikachu n
Pikachu
Pokémon

Pilate /ˈpaɪlət/ pn
Pilatus
Pontius Pilate

Pillars of Hercules pn
Säulen des Herakles
two promontories at the Strait of Gibraltar

Pillnitz pn
Pillnitz
quarter

Pilsen pn
Pilsen Plzeň
city in the Czech Republic

Piltdown Man pn
Piltdown-Mensch
forged bone fragments of an early human

Pindus pn
Pindos
mountain range

Pinocchio /pɪˈnoʊki.oʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊkjəʊ/ pn
Pinocchio
fairy tale
protagonist

Pinsk pn
Pinsk
city in Belarus

Pinyin /ˈpɪnjɪn/ pn
Pinyin
romanization of Mandarin Chinese

Piraeus pn
Piräus
city

Pirandellian /ˌpɪɹənˈdɛlɪ.ən/ adj
pirandellesk pirandellianisch
characteristic of the works of Luigi Pirandello

Pisa pn
Pisa
city in Italy

Pisces /ˈpaɪsiːz/ pn
Fische
constellation
astrological sign

Piscis Austrinus pn
Südlicher Fisch
constellation

Pisidia pn
Pisidien
region

Pitcairn Islands pn
Pitcairninseln
British territory

Pitjantjatjara pn
Pitjantjatjara
the aboriginal language mainly spoken in central Australia

Plain of Jars pn
Ebene der Tonkrüge
plateau in Laos

Planalto slaty antshrike n
Planalto-Tropfenameisenwürger
bird

Planck unit n
Planck-Einheit
physics

Planck's constant n
Plancksches Wirkungsquantum
constant

Planet X pn
Planet X Transpluto
hypothetical planet

Plato /ˈpleɪ.toʊ/ /ˈpleɪ.təʊ/ pn
Platon Plato
Greek philosopher

Platonic adj
platonisch
related to Plato

Platonic solid n
platonischer Körper
Any one of five polyhedra

Plautdietsch /plaʊt.ditʃ/ pn
Plautdietsch
variety of Low German

PlayStation n
PlayStation
series of video game consoles

Playboy pn
Playboy
the adult magazine

Pleiades /ˈplaɪədiːz/ /ˈpliːədiːz/ pn
Plejaden
Greek mythology
Plejaden Siebengestirn
astronomy

Pleistocene /ˈplaɪstəˌsiːn, -toʊ-/ pn
Pleistozän
(geology) the Pleistocene epoch

Pliensbachian pn
Pliensbachium
a subdivision of the Jurassic period

Plimsoll line n
Plimsoll-Marke
International Load Line

Plovdiv pn
Plowdiw
city

Plutarch /ˈplu.tɑɹk/ /ˈpluː.tɑːk/ pn
Plutarch
Greek historian

Pluto /ˈplutoʊ/ /ˈpluːtəʊ/ pn
Pluto
Kuiper belt object - a dwarf planet
god

Plutonian /pluˈtoʊ.ni.ən/ /pluːˈtəʊ.nɪ.ən/ adj
plutonisch
of, pertaining to, or supporting plutonism

Plutonic /pluˈtɑnɪk/ /pluːˈtɒnɪk/ adj
plutonisch
of or pertaining to rocks formed deep in the Earth's crust

Pluviôse /ˈpluvioʊs/ /ˈpluːvɪəʊs/ pn
Pluviôse Regenmonat Pluviose
the fifth month of the French Republican Calendar

Po valley pn
Po-Ebene Poebene
large plain in northern Italy

Podgorica /ˌpɒdɡəˈɹɪtsa/ pn
Podgorica
capital city of Montenegro

Podolia pn
Podolien

Pohorje pn
Bachergebirge
mountain range in northern Slovenia

Poisson process n
Poisson-Prozess
stochastic process

Polabian pn
Polabisch
West Slavic language

Polack /ˈpoʊlɑk/ /ˈpəʊlæk/ n
Polack Polacke
Polacke
derogatory: Polish person

Poland /ˈpoʊ.lənd/ /ˈpəʊ.lənd/ pn
Polen
European country

Polaris /pɔʊˈlɑɹɪs/ pn
Polarstern
star

Pole /poʊl/ /pəʊl/ n
Pole Polin
person from Poland

Pole Star pn
Polarstern
star

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ adj
polnisch Polnisch
of Poland or its language

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ n
Polnisch
the language of Poland

Polish notation n
Polnische Notation
notation for arithmetic formulae

Polish plait n
Weichselzopf
medical condition

Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth pn
Polen-Litauen
confederation of Poland and Lithuania

Pollyannaish adj
Milchmädchen
unreasonably optimistic

Poltava pn
Poltawa
city

Polynesia /pɒləˈniːzi.ə/ /ˌpɑːləˈniːʒə/ pn
Polynesien
part of Oceania

Polynesian adj
polynesisch
of, from, or pertaining to Polynesia

Polynesian n
Polynesier
person from Polynesia

Pomerania pn
Pommern
region of Europe on the southern shores of the Baltic Sea

Pomeranian n
Zwergspitz
breed of small, fluffy, energetic spitz-dogs

Pomerelia pn
Pomerellen Pommerellen
historical region in Pomerania

Pompeii /pɑːmˈpeɪi/ /pɒmˈpeɪi/ pn
Pompeji
a historical city

Pompey /ˈpɒm.pi/ pn
Pompeius
a military and political leader of the late Roman Republic

Pontic adj
pontisch

Popemobile n
Papamobil
any of various vehicles with bulletproof glass sides used to transport the Pope

Popperian adj
Poppersch
of or relating to the philosophy of Karl R. Popper

Poroshenko pn
Poroschenko
Ukrainian surname

Port Moresby /ˌpɔɹt ˈmɔɹzbi/ pn
Port Moresby
capital of Papua New Guinea

Port-au-Prince /ˌpɔɹtoʊˈpɹɪns/ /ˌpɔːtəʊˈpɹɪns/ pn
Port-au-Prince
capital of Haiti

Portsmouth pn
Portsmouth
city in Iowa
city in New Hampshire
city in Ohio
city in Virginia
city in southern England
town in Dominica
town in Rhode Island

Portugal /ˈpɔɹt͡ʃəɡəl/ /ˈpɔːt͡ʃəɡəl/ pn
Portugal
country

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ adj
portugiesisch Portugiesisch
of or relating to the region of Portugal
of or relating to the Portuguese language

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ n
Portugiese Portugiesin Portugiesisch
person native to Portugal
Portugiesisch portugiesisch
the language

Portuguese Republic pn
Portugiesische Republik
official name of Portugal

Portuguese Water Dog /ˌpɔɹtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔtɚ dɔɡ/ /ˌpɔːtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔːtə dɒɡ/ n
Cão de Água Português portugiesischer Wasserhund
Portuguese Water Dog

Portuguese man-of-war n
Portugiesische Galeere
Physalia physalis

Portuguese-Canadian adj
luso-kanadisch lusokanadisch portugiesisch-kanadisch portugiesischkanadisch
Portuguese-Canadian
lusofon kanadisch lusophon kanadisch portugiesischsprachig kanadisch portugiesischsprechend kanadisch
lusophone Canadian

Poseidon /pəˈsaɪdn̩/ pn
Poseidon
the god of the sea

Potemkin village n
Potemkinsches Dorf
any false construct devised to disguise a shortcoming or improve appearances

Potsdam /ˈpɑtsdæm/ /ˈpɒtsdæm/ pn
Potsdam
city

Poznan pn
Posen Poznań
city in Poland

Pragian pn
Pragium
a subdivision of the Devonian period

Prague /pɹɑːɡ/ pn
Prag
capital of the Czech Republic

Prairial /pɹɛɹˈjɑl/ /ˈpɹɛːɹɪ.əl/ pn
Prairial Wiesenmonat
the ninth month of French Republican Calendar

Prealps pn
Voralpen
Alpine foothills

Precambrian adj
präkambrisch
before the Phanerozoic

Precambrian pn
Präkambrium
eon before the Phanerozoic

Premier League pn
Premier League
division

Presbyterian /ˌpɹez.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ adj
presbyterianisch
relating to the Presbyterian Church

Presbyterianism n
Presbyterianismus
form of Protestantism

Prešov pn
Eperies Preschau Prešov
City in Slovakia

Priabonian pn
Priabonium
subdivision of the Eocene epoch

Priapus /pɹaɪˈeɪpəs/ pn
Priapos Priapus
son of Aphrodite and Dionysus

Primat n
Primat
champagne bottle

Primitive Irish pn
Uririsch Urirische
language

Primorsky Krai pn
Primorje Region Primorje
federal subject of Russia

Prince Albert n
Prinz Albert
piercing through the glans penis

Prince Charming n
Märchenprinz
romantically ideal man

Prince of Darkness pn
Fürst der Finsternis
Satan; the Devil

Prince of Peace pn
Friedensfürst
one of the titles of the Messiah

Prince of Wales pn
Prince of Wales
royal title

Principality of Albania pn
Fürstentum Albanien
monarchy in Albania from 1914 to 1925

Pringle n
Pringle
individual potato snack of the Pringles brand

Pripyat pn
Prypjat
abandoned city in Ukraine

Priscilla /pɹɪˈsɪlə/ pn
Priszilla
biblical woman
Priscilla
female given name

Pristina pn
Priština
city

Procrustes pn
Prokrustes
legendary highwayman of Attica

Procyon /ˈpɹoʊsiˌɑn/ /ˈpɹəʊsiˌɒn/ pn
Prokyon
Star

Prohibition pn
Alkoholprohibition Prohibition
period

Prometheus /pɹoʊˈmiθi.əs/ /pɹəˈmiːθi.əs/ pn
Prometheus
Greek mythological figure

Promised Land pn
Gelobtes Land gelobtes Land
land promised by God

Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia pn
Protektorat Böhmen und Mähren
protectorate of Nazi Germany

Proterozoic pn
Proterozoikum
eon 2,500-541 Ma

Protestant /ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstənt/ adj
protestantisch evangelisch
pertaining to these denominatons

Protestant /ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstənt/ n
Protestant Protestantin
someone who is a member of such a denomination

Protestantism /ˈpɹɑtɪstəntɪzəm/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstəntɪzəm/ n
Protestantismus
faith

Protestantize v
protestantisch werden zum Protestantismus konvertieren
become Protestant
protestantisch machen protestantisieren
make Protestant

Proto-Germanic pn
Urgermanisch urgermanische Sprache
hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language

Proto-Indo-European /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ adj
indogermanisch urindogermanisch
pertaining to the Proto-Indo-European language, or the people who spoke it

Proto-Indo-European /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ n
Urindogermane
person who spoke the Proto-Indo-European language

Proto-Indo-European /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ pn
Urindogermanisch Indogermanisch
ancestor language of most European and Indian languages

Proto-Italic pn
Uritalisch
hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language

Proto-Norse pn
Urnordisch
Indo-European language

Proto-Slavic adj
urslawisch
of or pertaining to Proto-Slavic language or people who spoke it

Proto-Slavic pn
Urslawisch
Proto-Slavic

Proustian /ˈpɹusti.ən/ /ˈpɹuːstɪ.ən/ adj
proustianisch proustisch
reminiscent of Marcel Proust or his works

Provence pn
Provence
region in France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur pn
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
region of France

Provençal /ˌpɹɒvɑːnˈsɑːl/ pn
Provenzalisch
language spoken in Provence

Proverbs pn
Sprüche
book of the Bible

Providence pn
Providence
Capital of Rhode Island
Vorsehung
Divine will

Provo pn
Provo
city in Utah

Proxima Centauri /ˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mə sɛnˈtɔ.ɹi/ /ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mə sɛnˈtɔː.ɹi/ pn
Proxima Centauri
a red dwarf star

Prudnik pn
Neustadt in Oberschlesien Prudnik
city in southern Poland

Prussia /ˈpɹʌʃə/ pn
Prußen Preußen
former Baltic country
Preußen Preussen
former German province
Preußen
geographical area

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ adj
preußisch
of Prussia

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ n
Borusse Preuße Preußin
citizen of German state of Prussia
Pruße
member of or person descended from the Baltic ethnic group which inhabited Prussia
Preuße
member of or person descended from the German ethnic group which settled in Prussia
Preußin Preuße
native or inhabitant of the geographical region of Prussia

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ pn
Altpreußisch Prußisch
language

Prussian blue n
Berliner Blau Preußischblau
colour
Berliner Blau Preußisch Blau
pigment

Przemyśl pn
Premissel Przemyśl
a city in south-eastern Poland

Przewalski's horse n
Przewalski-Pferd
Equus ferus przewalskii

Psalms pn
Psalmen
book of the Bible

Pskov pn
Pleskau Pskow
a city in Russia

Ptolemy /ˈtɑləmi/ /ˈtɒləmi/ pn
Ptolemaios Ptolemäus
name of Greek origin

Puducherry /ˌpʊdʊˈtʃɛɹi/ pn
Puducherry
Puducherry, India

Puerto Rican /ˈpɔɹ.ɾəˌɹiː.kən/ /ˈpɜː(ɹ).təˌɹiː.kən/ adj
puerto-ricanisch
pertaining to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican /ˈpɔɹ.ɾəˌɹiː.kən/ /ˈpɜː(ɹ).təˌɹiː.kən/ n
Puerto-Ricaner Puerto-Ricanerin
person from Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico /ˌpwɛəɹtoʊˈɹikoʊ/ /ˌpɔɹtəˈɹikoʊ/ pn
Puerto Rico
Caribbean Commonwealth

Pune pn
Pune
city in India

Punic War n
Punischer Krieg
war between Ancient Rome and Carthage

Punjab /pʌnˈdʒɑːb/ pn
Pandjab
geographical region in South Asia

Punjabi /pʊnˈdʒɑːbi/ /pʌnˈdʒɑːbi/ n
Pandschabi
language spoken in the Punjab region, in Northern India and eastern Pakistan

Puppis pn
Achterdeck des Schiffs
constellation

Purgatory pn
Fegefeuer Fegfeuer Purgatorium
intermediate state after physical death

Purim pn
Purim Purimfest
Jewish festival

Puritan n
Puritaner
member of a particular Protestant religious sect

Pushkin pn
Puschkin
Russian surname

Puss in Boots pn
gestiefelte Kater
fairy tale

Putin /ˈpuː.tɪn/ pn
Putin
surname

Putinism pn
Putinismus
the political policies of Vladimir Putin

Putler pn
Putler
derogatory name of Vladimir Putin

Pyongyang pn
Pjöngjang
capital of North Korea

Pyramid Texts pn
Pyramidentexte
ancient Egyptian funerary texts

Pyrenean /ˌpɪɹəˈniːən/ adj
pyrenäisch
of or pertaining to the Pyrenees

Pyrenees pn
Pyrenäen
the mountain range separating Spain from France

Pyrrhic /ˈpɪɹɪk/ adj
Pyrrhus- pyrrhisch
achieved at excessive cost

Pyrrhic victory /ˌpɪɹ.ɪk ˈvɪk.t(ə)ɹ.i/ n
Pyrrhussieg
a costly victory

Pythagoras /paɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ /pɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ pn
Pythagoras
Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher

Pythagorean /pɪˌθaɡəˈɹiːən/ adj
pythagoreisch pythagoräisch
of or relating to Pythagoras or his philosophy

Pythagorean /pɪˌθaɡəˈɹiːən/ n
Pythagoreer Pythagoreerin Pythagoräer Pythagoräerin
follower of Pythagoras

Pythagorean theorem pn
Satz des Pythagoras
mathematical theorem

Python /ˈpaɪθɑːn/ /ˈpaɪθən/ pn
Python
Greek mythology

Pyxis pn
Schiffskompass
constellation

Pärnu pn
Pernau Pärnu
city in Estonia

Père David's deer n
Davidshirsch
species of deer known only in captivity

Pécs pn
Fünfkirchen Pécs
city in Hungary

Q n
D
playing card

Q fever n
Q-Fieber
infectious disease resembling influenza

Q'anjob'al pn
Kanjobal
Q'anjob'al language

Q.E.D. /ˌkjuˌiˈdi/ /ˌkjuːiːˈdiː/ phraseologicalUnit
w. z. b. w.

QL n
QL

QR code n
QR-Code Schnellantwortkode
2-D barcode

Qajar adj
kadscharisch
relating to the Qajar dynasty

Qajar n
Kadschar
member of the Qajar dynasty

Qatar /ˈkæˌtɑɹ/ pn
Katar
a country in the Middle East

Qatari /ˌkəˈtɑːɹ.i/ adj
katarisch
of, from, or pertaining to Qatar or the Qatari people

Qatari /ˌkəˈtɑːɹ.i/ n
Katarer Katarerin
person from Qatar or of Qatari descent

Qin pn
Qin
Ancient Chinese dynasty
Ancient Chinese state

Qingdao /ˈtʃɪŋˈdaʊ/ pn
Tsingtau
large city in China

Quaker /ˈkweɪkɚ/ n
Quäker
believer of the Quaker faith

Quasimodo n
Barmherzigkeitssonntag Klein-Ostertag Kleinostern Weißer Sonntag
day

Quaternary pn
Quartär
geological period

Quebec /kwɪˈbɛk/ pn
Québec Quebec
city
Québec
province

Quebecois pn
Quebecer Französisch
Quebecois French

Quechua /ˈkɛtʃwə/ pn
Quechua
language

Queen of Heaven pn
Himmelskönigin
Virgin Mary

Queen's Counsel n
Kronanwalt Kronanwältin
a barrister (UK)

Quentin /ˈkwɛntɪn/ pn
Quintin
male given name

Quenya /ˈkwɛnjə/ pn
Quenya
constructed language

Question Time pn
Fragestunde
Q&A session in parliament

Quidditch /ˈkwɪdɪtʃ/ n
Quidditch
fictitious ball game

Quinquagesima n
Quinquagesima
a Sunday in the Christian calendar

Quirinal Hill pn
Quirinal
one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built

Quito /ˈkitoʊ/ pn
Quito
capital of Ecuador

Qur'an /kəˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹɑːn/ n
Koran Alkoran
a copy of the Qur'an

Qur'an /kəˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹɑːn/ pn
Koran Alkoran
the Islamic holy book

Quranism n
Koranismus
Islam that rejects the role of the hadith

R&D n
F&E F+E FE FuE
Research and Development

REM sleep n
REM-Phase REM-Schlaf desynchronisierter Schlaf paradoxer Schlaf
stage of sleep during which most brain activity and dreams occur, characterised by rapid eye movement

RFID n
RFID
radio-frequency identification (initialism)

RGB n
RGB
red, green, blue

RIP /ɑː(ɹ) aɪ ˈpiː/ interjection
RIF
abbreviation: rest in peace

RNA n
RNS Ribonukleinsäure
abbreviation of ribonucleic acid

RPG n
Rollenspiel
role-playing game

RPN n
UPN
reverse Polish notation

RSFSR /ɑɹ.ɛs.ɛf.ɛs.ˈɑɹ/ /ɑː.ɛs.ɛf.ɛs.ˈɑː/ pn
RSFSR
initialism of Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic

RSS feed n
RSS-Feed

RSVP v
u.A.w.g.
initialism meaning reply please

Rabaul pn
Rabaul Simpsonhafen
town in New Britain

Rabelaisian adj
Rabelais'sch Rabelaissch
pertaining to the works or period of Rabelais

Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti pn
Ratscha-Letschchumi und Niederswanetien
region of Georgia

Rachel /ˈɹeɪt͡ʃəl/ pn
Rachel Rahel
younger daughter of Laban

Rachmanism n
Mietwucher
(UK) The exploitation of tenants of slum properties by unscrupulous landlords

Racibórz pn
Ratibor
city in Poland

Radio Yerevan pn
Radio Eriwan
fictional radio station

Ragnarok /ˈɹæɡ.nə.ɹɑk/ /ˈɹæɡ.nə.ɹɒk/ pn
Ragnarök
the final battle in Norse mythology

Rajasthan /ˈɹɑːdʒəstæn/ pn
Rajasthan
a state in western India

Rajasthani pn
Rajasthani
Rajasthani language

Raków /ˈɹækuːf/ pn
Raków
Polish town 1569–1869 and village 1869–present, important centre of Socinianism in the 16th–17th CC.

Ralph /ɹeɪf/ /ɹælf/ pn
Ralf
male given name

Rama pn
Rama
avatar of Lakshmi

Ramadan /ɹæməˈdɑːn/ pn
Ramadan
holy ninth month of Islamic lunar calendar

Ramallah pn
Ramallah
city

Ramesses pn
Ramses Ramesses
name of pharaohs

Ramin pn
Ramin
Male given name
Surname
municipality in Germany (coordinates: 53°24′N 14°17′E)

Ramism n
Ramismus
theories based on the teachings of Peter Ramus

Rangoonese adj
Ranguner
of, from or pertaining to Rangoon

Rangoonese n
Ranguner Rangunerin
someone from Rangoon

Raphael /ɹɑ.fɑɪˈɛl/ /ˈɹæ.feɪ.ɛl/ pn
Raphael
Archangel
given name

Rapunzel /ɹəˈpʌnzəl/ pn
Rapunzel
a German fairy tale
the main character of that tale

Ravenna pn
Ravenna
city

Raymond /ˈɹeɪmənd/ pn
Raimund
male given name

Reading /ˈɹɛdɪŋ/ pn
Reading
the town

Rebecca pn
Rebekka
female given name

Rebekah pn
Rebekka
sister of Laban and wife to Isaac

Received Pronunciation pn
Britisches Englisch Schulenglisch
form of English pronunciation

Reconquista n
Reconquista Rekonquista
reconquest of Spain and Portugal by Christians

Red Army Faction pn
RAF Rote Armee Fraktion
group

Red Army man n
Rotarmist
the lowest military rank of the Red Army

Red Baron n
Rote Baron
ace fighter pilot

Red Brigades pn
Rote Brigaden
former Marxist-Leninist militant group based in Italy

Red Crescent pn
Roter Halbmond der Rote Halbmond
branch of the Red Cross

Red Cross pn
Rotes Kreuz
Red Cross

Red River pn
Roter Fluss
the Red River of Yunnan in southern China and of northern Vietnam

Red Sea pn
Rotes Meer
sea between Africa and Arabia

Red Square pn
Roter Platz der Rote Platz
Moscow square

Redange pn
Redingen
city

Redeemer pn
Erlöser
Jesus Christ

Reform Judaism pn
Reformjudentum
a form of Judaism

Regensburg pn
Regensburg
city in Germany

Regina /ɹɪˈdʒaɪnə/ pn
Regina
female given name

Regulus pn
Regulus
star

Reich /ɹaɪx/ n
Reich
a German empire or nation

Reichstag pn
Reichstag
the lower chamber of the federal parliament of Germany until 1945

Remich pn
Remich
city

Remus pn
Remus
the founder of Rome

Renaissance /ɹəˈneɪsəns/ /ˈɹenɘˌsɔns/ /ˈɹɛnəˌsɑːns/ adj
renaissancistisch
relating to the Renaissance
relating to the style of the Renaissance

Renaissance /ɹəˈneɪsəns/ /ˈɹenɘˌsɔns/ /ˈɹɛnəˌsɑːns/ pn
Renaissance
14th century revival
the period
Renaissance Wiedergeburt
any similar revival

Renata pn
Renate
female given name

Republic of Albania pn
Republik Albanien
Official name of Albania

Republic of Armenia pn
Republik Armenien
official name of Armenia

Republic of Austria pn
Republik Österreich
official name of Austria

Republic of Bulgaria pn
Republik Bulgarien
official name of Bulgaria

Republic of China pn
Rebublik China Taiwan
state in East Asia

Republic of Croatia pn
Republik Kroatien
official name of Croatia

Republic of Côte d'Ivoire pn
Republik Côte d’Ivoire
official name of Côte d'Ivoire

Republic of Estonia pn
Republik Estland
official name of Estonia

Republic of Finland pn
Republik Finnland
official full name of Finland

Republic of Hungary pn
Republik Ungarn
former official name of Hungary

Republic of Iceland pn
Republik Island
conventional descriptive name of Iceland

Republic of India pn
Republik Indien
official name of India

Republic of Ireland pn
Republik Irland
country

Republic of Korea pn
Republik Korea
country

Republic of Kosovo pn
Republik Kosovo
official name of Kosovo

Republic of Latvia pn
Republik Lettland
Official name of Latvia

Republic of Lithuania pn
Republik Litauen
Official name of Lithuania

Republic of Macedonia pn
Republik Mazedonien
Republic of Macedonia

Republic of North Macedonia pn
Republik Nordmazedonien
Republic of North Macedonia

Republic of Peru pn
Republik Peru

Republic of Poland pn
Republik Polen
official name of Poland

Republic of Serbia pn
Republik Serbien
official name of Serbia

Republic of Slovenia pn
Republik Slowenien
official name of Slovenia

Republic of South Africa pn
Republik Südafrika
official name of South Africa

Republic of Turkey pn
Republik Türkei
official name of the country of Turkey

Republic of the Congo pn
Republik Kongo
country

Republican adj
republikanisch
pertaining to the Republican Party

Republican n
Republikaner Republikanerin
supporter of the Republican Party of the U.S.

Republika Srpska /ɹɪˈpʊblɪkə ˈsɜː(ɹ)pskə/ pn
Republika Srpska
Entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina

Resurrection pn
Auferstehung Wiederauferstehung
resurrection of Jesus

Reticulum pn
Netz
small constellation of the southern summer sky

Reuben pn
Ruben
first son of Jacob
male given name

Reunionese adj
von Réunion
of, from or pertaining to Réunion

Revelation pn
Offenbarung Apokalypse Offenbarung des Johannes
book of Bible

Reverend /ˈɹɛvɹənd/ n
Hochwürden
honorary title added to the names of Christian clergy

Revised Romanization of Korean pn
Revidierte Romanisierung
Romanization standard for Korean

Reykjavik /ˈɹɛk.jə.vɪk/ pn
Reykjavík
capital of Iceland

Reynard pn
Reineke Reineke Fuchs
name in European folklore for the red fox

Reynold pn
Reinhold
male given name

Rhaeto-Romance /ˌɹiːtəʊɹə(ʊ)ˈmans/ pn
Rätoromanisch
a group of related Romance languages

Rhea pn
Rhea
moon
goddess

Rhenish /ˈɹɛnɪʃ/ adj
rheinisch
Pertaining to the river Rhine

Rhenish /ˈɹɛnɪʃ/ n
Rheinisch
dialect

Rhenish Palatinate pn
Rheinpfalz

Rhine /ɹaɪn/ pn
Rhein
river that flows through Europe

Rhineland /ˈɹaɪnlænd/ /ˈɹɑinland/ pn
Rheinland
land on both sides of the river Rhine

Rhineland-Palatinate pn
Rheinland-Pfalz
state

Rhinelander /ˈɹaɪnlændə(ɹ)/ n
Rheinländer Rheinländerin
someone from Rhineland

Rhode Island /ˌɹoʊd ˈaɪ.lənd/ /ˌɹəʊd ˈaɪ.lənd/ pn
Rhode Island
a state of the United States of America

Rhodes /ɹoʊdz/ /ɹəʊdz/ pn
Rhodos
island
capital of the Dodecanese

Rhodesia /ɹoʊˈdiːʒə/ /ɹəʊˈdiːʃə/ pn
Rhodesien
historical name of Zimbabwe

Rhodesian adj
rhodesisch
from Rhodesia

Rhodesian n
Rhodesier
Someone from Rhodesia

Rhone pn
Rhone Rhône
river

Rhuddanian pn
Rhuddanium
subdivision of the Silurian period

Richard /ˈɹɪtʃ.əd/ /ˈɹɪtʃ.ɝd/ pn
Richard Rikard
male given name

Richmond /ˈɹɪtʃmənd/ pn
Richmond
capital of Virginia

Richter /ˈɹɪkt.ə/ /ˈɹɪkt.ɚ/ pn
Richter
surname

Richter scale pn
Richterskala
logarithmic scale

Riemann surface n
riemannsche Fläche
manifold

Riemann zeta function n
riemannsche ζ-Funktion
analytic continuation of a function defined as the sum of a Dirichlet series

Riemannian geometry n
Riemannsche Geometrie
branch of differential geometry

Riemannian manifold n
riemannsche Mannigfaltigkeit
real differentiable manifold

Riesling /ˈɹiːzlɪŋ/ n
Rieslingtraube
a variety of grape
Riesling
a white wine made from this grape

Riga pn
Riga
capital of Latvia

Rigel /ˈɹaɪdʒəl/ pn
Rigel
star

Rigveda pn
Rigveda Rigweda
Rigveda

Rijeka /ɹiːˈɛkə/ /ɹɪˈjɛkə/ pn
Rijeka Sankt Veit am Flaum Sankt Veit am Pflaum
coastal city in Croatia

Rimini pn
Rimini
a resort town in Italy
province of Italy

Rio de Janeiro /ˈɹiːəʊ dɪ ʒəˈnɪəɹəʊ/ pn
Rio de Janeiro
municipality

Ripuarian adj
mittelfränkisch nordmittelfränkisch
ripuarisch
pertaining to a/the tribal Ripuarian(s)
pertaining to dialect

Ripuarian pn
Mittelfränkisch Nordmittelfränkisch
Ripuarisch
West Germanic dialect

Riyadh pn
Riad
capital of Saudi Arabia

Roadian pn
Roadium
subdivision of the Permian period

Roana pn
Rain Rovan
commune in Italy

Robert /ˈɹɑb.əɹt/ /ˈɹɒb.ət/ pn
Robert Rupprecht
given name

Robin /ˈɹɑbɪn/ /ˈɹɒbɪn/ pn
Robin
Male given name

Robin Hood /ˈɹɑbɪn hʊd/ /ˌɹɒbɪn ˈhʊd/ pn
Robin Hood
legendary outlaw

Roche limit n
Rochegrenze
distance

Rocky Mountains pn
Rocky Mountains
mountain range

Roderick /ˈɹɒdəɹɪk/ pn
Roderich
male given name

Roger /ˈɹɑdʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒdʒə/ pn
Rüdiger Rutger
male given name

Roland pn
Roland
male given name

Rom /ɹoʊm/ /ɹəʊm/ n
Rom Roma Roma und Sinti Romni Sinteza Sinti
a member of the Romani people

Roma pn
Roma
the Romani people

Romaine lettuce n
Römersalat
Lactuca sativa longifolia

Roman /ˈɹoʊmən/ /ˈɹəʊm.ən/ adj
katholisch
Roman Catholic
lateinisch
of Western character set
römisch
of or from Rome
of or from the Roman Empire

Roman /ˈɹoʊmən/ /ˈɹəʊm.ən/ n
Römer römisch
a native or inhabitant of the Roman Empire
Römer Römerin
a native or resident of Rome
ABC Lateinisch
the Roman script

Roman /ˈɹoʊmən/ /ˈɹəʊm.ən/ pn
Roman
male given name

Roman Catholic adj
römisch-katholisch

Roman Catholic n
Alt-Katholik Alt-Katholikin Altkatholik Altkatholikin Katholik Katholikin
person

Roman Catholic Church pn
Römisch-Katholische Kirche
Catholic Church

Roman Empire /ˈɹoʊmən ˈɛmpaɪɚ/ /ˈɹəʊmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
Römisches Reich Römerreich
ancient Latin empire

Roman candle n
Römische Kerze Römische Licht
a type of firework

Roman mile n
Meile
Roman unit of length

Roman numeral n
römische Ziffer
numeral represented by letters

Romance adj
romanisch
of or dealing with languages or cultures derived from Roman influence and Latin

Romance language n
romanische Sprache
language descended from Latin

Romandy pn
Romandie
French-speaking Switzerland

Romanesque /ˌɹoʊməˈnɛsk/ /ˌɹəʊməˈnɛsk/ adj
romanisch
Applied to the debased style of the later Roman empire

Romani /ɹoˈmɑ.ni/ /ˈɹo.mə.ni/ pn
Romani Zigeunersprache Roma-Sprache
language

Romania /ɹoˈmeɪˌni.ə/ /ɹoˈmɪˌni.ə/ pn
Rumänien
South-Eastern European country

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹoˈmɪ.ni.ən/ adj
rumänisch Rumänisch
of or relating to Romania, its people, or language

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹoˈmɪ.ni.ən/ n
Rumäne Rumänin
native of Romania
Rumänisch rumänisch
official language of Romania

Romanicist n
Romanist Romanistin
Romanicist

Romanization n
Romanisierung
putting text into the Latin (Roman) alphabet

Romans /ˈɹoʊmənz/ /ˈɹəʊmənz/ pn
Römerbrief
30th sura of the Qur'an
book of the Bible

Romansch /ɹə(ʊ)ˈmanʃ/ n
Rätoromanisch Bündnerromanisch
the Romance language

Romantic adj
romantisch
Of or pertaining to Romanticism

Romanticism pn
Romantik
artistic and intellectual movement

Romaphobia /ˌɹoʊ.məˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ n
Romaphobie
fear, dislike or hate of Roma people

Rome /ɹoʊm/ /ɹum/ /ɹəʊm/ pn
Rom
city

Rome wasn't built in a day proverb
Rom ist nicht an einem Tag erbaut worden
it takes a long time to create something complicated or impressive

Romeo pn
Romeo
character in Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet pn
Romeo und Julia
the tragedy

Ronald pn
Ronald
male given name

Roof of the World pn
Dach der Welt
the high mountainous regions in Asia

Rorschach test /ˈɹɔɹˌʃæk tɛst/ n
Rorschachtest
method of psychological evaluation that uses subject's interpretations of inkblots

Rosamund /ˈroʊzəmənd/ /ˈrɒzəmənd/ pn
Rosamunde
female given name

Rose pn
Rosa
female given name

Rosemary pn
Rosemarie
female given name

Rosenstein /ˈɹoʊzənˌstaɪn/ pn
Rosenstein
surname

Rosetta Stone pn
Stein von Rosette
large inscribed stone

Rosh Hashanah /ˌɹɑʃ həˈʃɑnə/ /ˌɹɒʃ həˈʃɑːnə/ pn
Rosch ha-Schana
Jewish holiday

Rosicrucian adj
rosencreutzerisch rosencreutzisch rosenkreutzerisch rosenkreutzisch rosenkreuzerisch rosenkreuzisch
related to Rosicrucianism

Rosicrucian n
Rosencreutzer Rosencreutzerin Rosenkreutzer Rosenkreutzerin Rosenkreutzler Rosenkreutzlerin
member of Rosicrucian Order

Ross's gull n
Rosenmöwe
Rhodostethia rosea

Rostock pn
Rostock
city

Rostov pn
Rostow
Rostov Veliky, Yaroslavl oblast, Russia

Rostov-na-Donu pn
Rostow am Don
a city in Russia

Rotarian /ɹoʊˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ /ɹəʊˈtɛəɹ.i.ən/ n
Rotarier Rotarierin
member of a Rotary Club

Rotterdam pn
Rotterdam
city and port in The Netherlands

Rotterdammer n
Rotterdamer Rotterdamerin
person from Rotterdam

Rottweiler n
Rottweiler
breed of dog

Roubaisian /ɹoʊˈbeɪzɪən/ /ɹoʊˈbeɪʒən/ n
Roubaiser Roubaixer Roubaiserin Roubaixerin
Someone from Roubaix

Rouget's rail n
Braunralle
bird

Round Table pn
Tafelrunde
King Arthur's table

Rovaniemi pn
Rovaniemi
city

Rovinj pn
Ruwein
city in Croatia

Roxana pn
Roxane
the wife of Alexander the Great

Roy G. Biv /ɹɔɪ d͡ʒiː bɪv/ pn
ROGGBIL
mnemonic

Royal Navy pn
Königliche Marine
British navy

Rube Goldberg machine n
Rube-Goldberg-Maschine
comically overcomplicated machine

Rubik's cube n
Zauberwürfel Rubik's Cube
cubical mechanical puzzle

Rudolph /ˈɹuːdɒ(l)f/ pn
Rudolf
male given name

Ruhnu pn
Ruhnu
island in the middle of the Gulf of Riga

Ruhr /ɹʊə/ /ɹʊɚ/ pn
Ruhrgebiet
(The Ruhr) An urban area in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Ruhr
A branch of the river Rhine and its basin

Ruhr Area pn
Ruhrgebiet Ruhrpott
area in Germany

Rumelange pn
Rümelingen
city

Rumpelstiltskin pn
Rumpelstilzchen
the fictional dwarf
the fairy tale

Rupelian pn
Rupelium
subdivision of the Oligocene epoch

Rus /ɹuːs/ pn
Rus Ruthenien
medieval East Slavic state
Rus
people

Rusian adj
altrussisch russisch ruthenisch
related to the Rus (people)

Russia /ˈɹʌʃə/ pn
Russland
country in Asia and Europe

Russia leather n
Juchtenleder
a form of leather

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ adj
russisch altrussisch
of or pertaining to Rus
russisch russländisch Russisch
of or pertaining to Russia

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ n
Russisch russische Sprache russisch
Russian (language)
Russe Russin
ethnic Russian
Russe Russin Reußin Russländer Reusse Reussin
person from Russia

Russian Blue n
Russisch Blau
cat breed

Russian Empire pn
Russisches Imperium Russisches Reich
state

Russian Federation pn
Russische Föderation Russländische Föderation
alternative formal name of Russia

Russian Orthodox Church pn
Russisch-Orthodoxe Kirche
one of the autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Christian churches

Russian SFSR pn
Russische SFSR
Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic

Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic pn
Russische Sozialistische Föderative Sowjetrepublik
official name for modern day Russia before the collapse of the Soviet Union

Russian bar n
Russischer Barren
gymnastics-style beam held by two porters

Russian doll n
Matrjoschka Matroschka Babuschka-Puppe Matrioschka
wooden doll

Russian oven n
Petschka
a type of oven

Russian roulette pn
Russisches Roulette
deadly game with revolver and random spinning

Russian studies n
Russistik
academic discipline

Russian sturgeon n
Russischer Stör
Acipenser gueldenstaedtii

Russian-Canadian adj
russisch-kanadisch russischkanadisch
Russian-Canadian
russischsprachig kanadisch russischsprechend kanadisch russofon kanadisch russophon kanadisch
Russian-speaking Canadian

Russianism n
Russismus
a word or other feature originating in the Russian language

Russianist n
Russist Russistin
a person who studies Russian language, culture or history

Russification n
Russifizierung
process of making anything Russian

Russki /ˈɹʌs.ki/ n
Iwan Russki
alternative term for Russian (derogatory)

Russo- prefix
Russisch
relating to Russia or Russian

Russophilia n
Russophilie
a strong interest in the country, culture, or people of Russia

Russophobia n
Russophobie
the fear of Russia or Russian

Russophone adj
russischsprachig
Russian-speaking

Russophone n
Russischsprachige Russischsprachiger
someone who speaks Russian

Rusyn adj
rusniakisch russinisch
of or pertaining to the Rusyn people, culture, or language

Rusyn n
Russine Rusniake Rusniakin Russinin
member of a people

Rusyn pn
Rusniakisch Russinisch
East Slavic language

Ruth /ɹuːθ/ pn
Ruth Buch Rut
book of the Bible
Ruth
female given name

Ruthenia pn
Ruthenien
alternative name of Rus

Ruy Lopez n
Spanisch Spanische Eröffnung Spanische Partie
a common chess opening

Rwanda /ɹuˈɑndə/ /ɹuːˈændə/ pn
Ruanda
country

Rwandan adj
ruandisch
of, from, or pertaining to Rwanda, the Rwandan people or language

Rwandan n
Ruander Ruanderin
a person from Rwanda or of Rwandan descent

Ryazan pn
Rjasan
city in Russia

Rydberg constant n
Rydberg-Konstante
universal scaling factor

Rzeczpospolita /ʒɛt͡ʃˌpɒspəˈlaɪtə/ pn
Rzeczpospolita
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth

Rzeszów /ˈʒɛʃuːf/ pn
Resche Rzeszów
city in Poland

Réunion pn
Réunion
Overseas department of France

Rügen pn
Rügen
Germany’s largest island

Rāma pn
Rama
avatar of Vishnu

Rēzekne pn
Rositten Rēzekne
city in Latvia

S-shaped adj
s-förmig
shaped like the letter S

S-train n
S-Bahn Schnellbahn
hybrid, rapid urban railway

SAM n
FlaRak
surface-to-air missile

SEZ n
Sonderwirtschaftszone
Special Economic Zone

SH n
SVV
self-harm

SH pn
SH
Schleswig-Holstein

SIM card n
SIM-Karte
small, removable card which stores mobile phone data

SMS n
SMS SMS-Nachricht Textnachricht
a text message sent on a cell phone

SOB /ˌɛs oʊ ˈbi/ n
Huso
son of a bitch (abbreviation)

SPG n
StuK
self-propelled gun

SQL /ˈsiːkwəl/ n
SQL
SQL (Structured Query Language)

STEM n
MINT
acronym of science, technology, engineering, mathematics

SUV /ˌɛs.juˈvi/ /ˌɛs.juːˈviː/ n
SUV
sport utility vehicle

SaaS n
SaaS
Software as a Service

Saanen goat n
Saanenziege
white or cream-colored goat

Saar pn
Saar
river in France and Germany

Saaremaa pn
Ösel
island and county

Saarland pn
Saarland
state

Saarlander n
Saarländer Saarländerin
Demonym of Saarland

Sabaean adj
sabäisch
of or pertaining to Sabaean culture

Sabaean n
Sabäer Sabäerin
an individual of the ancient Sabaean people

Sabaean pn
Sabäisch
an extinct Semitic language

Sabbatarian n
Sabbatarier Sabbatarierin Sabbatist Sabbatistin
seventh-day Sabbatarian, Sabbath-keeper, Saturday-keeper
sixth-day Sabbatarian, Friday-keeper

Sabbatarianism /sabəˈtɛːɹɪənɪzm̩/ n
Sabbatariertum Sabbatismus
Sabbath observance, Sabbathkeeping

Sabbath /ˈsæbəθ/ n
Sonntag
Christian Sunday
Sabbat Schabbat Schabbes
Jewish Saturday
Freitag
Muslim Friday
Hexensabbat Hexentanz Teufelstanz
witches' Sabbath

Sabbath-day n
Sabbatstag Sabbattag Schabbattag
Sabbath day, Sabbath-day, day of the Sabbath

Sabellian pn
Sabellisch
language

Sabian n
Sabier Sabäer

Sabina pn
Sabine
female given name

Sacher torte /ˈsɑkɚˌtɔɹt/ /ˈzaxəˌtɔːtə/ n
Sachertorte
type of chocolate torte

Sadducee n
Sadduzäer Sadduzäerin
member of an ancient Jewish sect

Sagitta pn
Pfeil
constellation

Sagittarius /sædʒɪˈtɛəɹɪəs/ /sædʒɪˈtɛɹɪəs/ pn
Schütze
astrological sign
constellation

Sahara /səˈhɑːɹə/ /səˈhɛəɹə/ pn
Sahara
desert

Sahel /səˈhɛl/ pn
Sahel Sahelzone
A region in Africa

Sahrawi /səˈɹɑːwi/ adj
Westsahara
related to Western Sahara

Sahrawi /səˈɹɑːwi/ n
Saharawi Sahraoui
a person from Western Sahara

Saint /seɪnt/ /sənt/ n
Sankt
title given to a saint

Saint Andrew's cross n
Andreaskreuz
cross that has a form of two intersecting oblique bars

Saint Barbara pn
Sankt Barbara St. Barbara die heilige Barbara
saint

Saint Bernard /ˈseɪnt bəɹˈnɑɹd/ /ˈsənt ˈbəɹnəd/ n
Bernhardiner St. Bernhardshund
Saint Bernard breed of Dog

Saint Gallen pn
Kanton Sankt Gallen Kanton St. Gallen
A canton
Sankt Gallen
A city

Saint George pn
Sankt Georg St. Georg der heilige Georg
Patron saint of England and several other places

Saint Helena /seɪnt həˈliːnə/ pn
St. Helena
island in the Atlantic Ocean

Saint Kitts and Nevis /seɪnt ˌkɪts ænd ˈniː.vɪs/ pn
St. Kitts und Nevis
a country in the Caribbean

Saint Lawrence River pn
Sankt-Lorenz-Strom
river

Saint Lucia /seɪnt ˈluː.ʃə/ pn
Saint Lucia
country in the Caribbean

Saint Lucian n
Lucianer Lucianerin
Someone from Saint Lucia or of Saint Lucian descent

Saint Mary pn
Sankt Maria St. Maria die heilige Maria
the mother of Jesus Christ

Saint Nicholas pn
Sankt Nikolaus St. Nikolaus der heilige Nikolaus
4th-century Greek bishop, patron of children and marines

Saint Petersburg /sənt ˈpiːtə(r)zˌbɜː(r)ɡ/ pn
Sankt Petersburg
city in Russia

Saint Pierre and Miquelon pn
Sankt Pierre und Miquelon
overseas territory of France

Saint Valentine's Day pn
Valentinstag
Saint Valentine's Day

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines /seɪnt ˈvɪnt.sənt ænd ðə ˌɡɹɛn.əˈdiːnz/ pn
St. Vincent und die Grenadinen
country in the Caribbean

Saint-Denis pn
Saint-Denis
administrative capital of Réunion

Saiph pn
Saiph
a blue star in the constellation Orion

Saka pn
Sackhof
village in Estonia
Sackenhausen
village in Latvia

Sakhalin /ˌsækəˈliːn/ pn
Sachalin
island in Russia

Sakmarian pn
Sakmarium
subdivision of the Permian period

Salafi n
Salafist
adherent of Salafism

Salafism n
Salafismus
a Sunni Islamic movement

Salekhard pn
Salechard
city in Russia

Salerno pn
Salerno
city
province

Salt Lake City pn
Salt Lake City
capital city of Utah, USA

Saluki /səˈɫuki/ n
Saluki
Saluki breed of dog

Salvadoran adj
salvadorianisch
of or pertaining to El Salvador

Salvadoran n
Salvadorianer Salvadorianerin
a person from El Salvador

Salvation Army pn
Heilsarmee
Protestant Christian church and international charitable organization

Salvationist adj
salutistisch
relating to the activities or doctrines of the Salvation Army

Salvationist n
Salutist Salutistin Heilssoldat Heilssoldatin
member of the Salvation Army

Salzburg pn
Salzburg
city
modern Austrian state

Salzburgian n
Salzburger
person from Salzburg

Sam Browne belt n
Koppel mit Schulterriemen Koppeltragegestell
belt supported by a strap

Samantha /səˈmænθə/ pn
Samantha
female given name

Samara pn
Samara
city in Russia

Samaria pn
Samaria Samarien
Both city and part of ancient Palestine

Samaritan /səˈmæɹɪtən/ /səˈmɛɹɪtən/ n
Samariter Samariterin
a native or inhabitant of Samaria

Samarkand /ˈsæmə(ɹ)kænd/ pn
Samarkand
city in Uzbekistan

Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti pn
Mingrelien und Oberswanetien
region of Georgia

Sami n
Sami
member of indigenous people of Lapland

Sami pn
Sami Samisch
any of the languages of the Sami

Samland pn
Samland
peninsula which juts into the Baltic

Samnite n
Samnit
a native of Samnium

Samnium pn
Samnium
region of Italy

Samoa /səˈmoʊ.ə/ /səˈməʊ.ə/ pn
Samoa
Independent State of Samoa

Samoan adj
samoanisch
of or pertaining to Samoa

Samoan n
Samoaner Samoanerin
person

Samogitia pn
Samogitien Schamaiten
Samogitia

Samogitian adj
Schemaitisch Žemaitisch
Of, from, or pertaining to the region of Samogitia, or its people

Samogitian pn
Schemaitisch Žemaitisch
Baltic language spoken in Samogitia

Samos /ˈseɪ.mɒs/ pn
Samos
a prefecture in the eastern part of the Aegean
an island belonging to the Sporades and a city

Samosata /səˈmɒsətə/ pn
Samosata
city in Commagene

Samothrace pn
Samothraki Samothrazien
island

Samoyedic pn
Samojedisch samojedische Sprachen
group of languages

Samson pn
Samson Simson
Israelite judge

Samtskhe-Javakheti pn
Samzche-Dschawachetien
region of Georgia

Samuel /ˈsæmjuəl/ pn
Samuel
biblical person
male given name
book of the Bible

San Antonio /sænənˈtoʊnioʊ/ pn
San Antonio
Texan city

San Francisco /ˌsæn fɹənˈsɪskoʊ/ pn
San Francisco San Franzisko
San Francisco, California city

San Jose /ˌsæn hoʊˈzeɪ/ pn
San Jose
a city in California, USA

San José pn
San José
the capital of Costa Rica

San Marinese adj
san-marinesisch

San Marino /ˌsæn məˈɹi.noʊ/ /ˌsæn məˈɹiː.nəʊ/ pn
San Marino
Republic of San Marino
capital city

Sana'a pn
Sanaa
capital of Yemen

Sandbian pn
Sandbium
subdivision of the Ordovician period

Sandra /ˈsændɹə/ pn
Sandra
female given name

Sandwich tern n
Brandseeschwalbe
species of tern, Thalasseus sandvicensis

Sango pn
Sango
language

Sanskrit /ˈsænskɹɪt/ n
Sanskrit sanskritisch
language

Santa Catarina pn
Santa Catarina
state in southern Brazil

Santa Claus /ˈsæn.təˌklɑz/ /ˈsæn.təˌklɔːz/ /ˈsæːn.təˌkloːz/ pn
Weihnachtsmann Samichlaus Christkind Nikolaus
fictional figure

Santa hat n
Weihnachtsmannmütze
red and white hat associated with Santa Claus

Santiago de Compostela pn
Santiago de Compostela
city

Santonian pn
Santonium
subdivision of the Late Cretaceous epoch

Santorini /ˌsantɒˈɹiːnɪ/ /ˌsæntəˈɹini/ pn
Santorin
Greek island

Sappho pn
Sappho
Greek female name

Saracen /ˈsæɹəˌsən/ n
Sarazene
member of a nomadic people from the Sinai near the Roman province of Arabia in the early centuries CE

Sarah /ˈsɛɹə/ /ˈsɛːɹə/ pn
Sara Sarah
given name from Hebrew
the wife of Abraham

Sarajevo /ˌsɑɹəˈjeɪvəʊ/ pn
Sarajevo Sarajewo
city

Saratov pn
Saratow
city

Sardinia /sɑɹˈdɪniə/ /sɑːˈdɪnɪə/ pn
Sardinien
island of Italy

Sardinian adj
sardinisch sardisch
relating to Sardinia

Sardinian n
Sarde Sardin Sardinier Sardinierin
person from Sardinia

Sardinian pn
Sardisch
language

Sardis /ˈsɑːdɪs/ pn
Sardeis Sardes
ancient capital of Lydia in western Asia Minor

Sargon pn
Sargon
emperor

Sarkozy pn
Sarkozy
surname

Sarmatism /ˈsɑɹmətɪzəm/ /ˈsɑːmətɪzəm/ n
Sarmatismus
belief that the people of the Polish Commonwealth descended from the ancient Sarmatians

Sasha pn
Sascha
female given name
male given name

Saskatchewan /səˈskætʃ.əˌwɑːn/ pn
Saskatchewan
Province in western Canada

Saskatchewanian adj
saskatchewanisch saskatschewanisch
of or relating to Saskatchewan

Saskatchewanian n
Saskatchewaner Saskatchewanerin Saskatschewaner Saskatschewanerin
an inhabitant of Saskatchewan

Saskatonian adj
Saskatooner Saskatuner saskatoonisch saskatunisch
of or relating to Saskatoon

Saskatonian n
Saskatooner Saskatoonerin Saskatuner Saskatunerin
a native or inhabitant of Saskatoon

Saskatoon /ˌsæs.kə.ˈtun/ pn
Saskatoon Saskatun
the largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada

Sassanian /səˈseɪnɪən/ n
Sassanide Sassanidin
member of the Sassanid Dynasty

Sat n
Sa.
abbreviation of Saturday

Satan /ˈseɪtən/ n
Satan Teufel
the Devil

Satanism /ˈseɪtənɪzm/ n
Satanismus
a religion founded by Anton Szandor LaVey
Satanismus Teufelsanbeterei
devil worship

Saterland Frisian pn
Saterfriesisch
language

Sathmar Swabian adj
sathmarschwäbisch
of or pertaining to this group or its lect

Sathmar Swabian n
Sathmarer Schwabe Sathmarschwabe
member of the German community in Sathmar

Satu Mare pn
Sathmar Satu Mare
city in Romania

Saturday /ˈsatədeɪ/ /ˈsætɚdeɪ/ n
Samstag Sonnabend Sabbat Satertag
day of the week

Saturn /ˈsæ.tɝn/ pn
Saturn
planet
god

Saudi /ˈsaʊdi/ adj
saudi-arabisch saudisch
pertaining to Saudi Arabia

Saudi /ˈsaʊdi/ n
Saudi-Araberin Saudi-Araber
person from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia /ˌsaʊdiː əˈɹeɪbi.ə/ /ˌsɔːdiː əˈɹeɪbi.ə/ pn
Saudi-Arabien
country in the Middle East

Sauer pn
Sauer
river

Sauk pn
Sac Sauk
the tribe

Saul /sɔːl/ pn
Saul
first king of Israel
Saulus
original name of Paul

Saulteaux pn
Saulteaux
nation

Sava pn
Save
river

Save pn
Save
river in France
river in Africa

Savoy /səˈvɔɪ/ pn
Savoyen
a historical region of western Europe

Savoy cabbage n
Wirsing
a hardy cabbage with dense, crinkled leaves

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ adj
sächsisch
of Saxons, Saxony or Saxon language

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ n
Non Plus Ultra Viertelpetit
2-point type
Sachse
member of Saxon tribe
Sachse Sächsin
native or inhabitant of Saxony

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ pn
Altsächsisch Sächsisch
language of the Saxons

Saxony /ˈsæksəni/ pn
Sachsen
state

Saxony-Anhalt pn
Sachsen-Anhalt
state

Scandinavia /skændɪˈneɪvi.ə/ pn
Skandinavien
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ adj
skandinavisch
of Scandinavia
of the North Germanic family of languages

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ n
Skandinavier Skandinavierin
someone from Scandinavia

Scandinavian Defence n
Skandinavische Verteidigung
chess opening

Scandinavian Peninsula pn
Skandinavien
peninsula in Northern Europe

Scania /ˈskæni.ə/ pn
Schonen
region of Sweden occupying the southernmost tip of the Scandinavian peninsula

Schaerbeek pn
Schaarbeek Schaerbeek
city in Belgium

Schaffhausen pn
Kanton Schaffhausen
canton
Schaffhausen
city

Scheherazade /ʃəˈhɛɹəzɑd/ /ʃəˌhɛɹəˈzɑːd(ə)/ pn
Scheherazade Scheherezade
female given name

Scheldt /ʃɛlt/ pn
Schelde
river

Schengen pn
Schengen
city in Luxembourg

Schengen Area pn
Schengen-Raum
group of European countries

Schiller pn
Schiller
surname

Schio pn
Schleit
town in Italy

Schlemm's canal n
Schlemm-Kanal
channel in the eye

Schleswig-Holstein pn
Schleswig-Holstein
state

Schmidt Island pn
Schmidt-Insel
island

Schnabel pn
Schnabel
German surname

Schopenhauerian /ˌʃoʊpənhaʊˈɪɹi.ən/ /ˌʃəʊpənhaʊˈɪːɹɪən/ adj
schopenhauerisch
of or relating to Arthur Schopenhauer

Schottky diode n
Schottky-Diode
metal-semiconductor diode

Schrödinger /ˈʃɹoʊdɪŋɚ/ pn
Schrödinger
surname

Schrödinger's cat pn
Schrödingers Katze
thought experiment

Schwartz pn
Schwartz Schwarz
surname

Scientologist n
Scientologe Scientologin
follower of Scientology

Scillonian adj
scillonianisch scillonisch
of or relating to the Isles of Scilly

Scillonian pn
Bewohner der Scilly-Inseln Bewohnerin der Scilly-Inseln Scillonier Scillonierin
native of the Isles of Scilly, a Scilly Islander

Scorpio /ˈskɔːpɪəʊ/ /ˈskɔːɹpɪoʊ/ pn
Skorpion
astrological sign

Scorpius /ˈskɔːpɪəs/ /ˈskɔːɹpɪəs/ pn
Skorpion
constellation

Scot /ˈskɑt/ /ˈskɒt/ /ˈskɔʔ/ n
Schotte Schottin
a person born in or native to Scotland

Scotch /skɑtʃ/ /skɒtʃ/ n
Scotch
uncountable: whisky made in Scotland

Scotch whisky n
Scotch Whisky
alcoholic drink

Scotland /ˈskɑt.lənd/ /ˈskɒt.lənd/ /ˈskɔʔ.lənd/ pn
Schottland
country in northwest Europe to the north of England

Scots /skɒts/ adj
schottisch
Scottish

Scots /skɒts/ n
Niederschottisch Schottisch niederschottische Sprache schottische Sprache
Lowland Scots language

Scotsman /ˈskɑts.mən/ n
Schotte
a man from Scotland

Scotswoman n
Schottin
a woman from Scotland

Scottish /ˈskɑtɪʃ/ /ˈskɒtɪʃ/ /ˈskɔʔɪʃ/ adj
schottisch
of a person
of a thing or concept

Scottish /ˈskɑtɪʃ/ /ˈskɒtɪʃ/ /ˈskɔʔɪʃ/ n
Schotten
the people of Scotland

Scottish English n
schottisches Englisch
dialect of English spoken in Scotland

Scottish Gaelic n
Schottisch-Gälisch Erse Ersisch Hochschottisch
The Gaelic language of Scotland

Scrabble pn
Scrabble
board game with interlocking words

Sculptor pn
Bildhauer
constellation

Scutum pn
Schild
constellation

Scylla /ˈsɪlə/ pn
Skylla
personification of the rock

Scythian /ˈsɪði.ən/ adj
skythisch szythisch
relating to Scythia or Scythians

Scythian /ˈsɪði.ən/ n
Skythe Skythin Szythe Szythin
an inhabitant of Scythia

Sea of Azov /ˈsiː əv ˈɑːzɔv/ pn
Asowsches Meer
sea

Sea of Galilee pn
Galiläisches Meer See Genezareth See von Galiläa
lake in northern Israel

Sea of Japan pn
Japanisches Meer
the sea between Japan and the rest of Asia

Sea of Okhotsk /ˌsiː əv əˈxɒtsk/ pn
Ochotskisches Meer
sea

Sealand pn
Fürstentum Seeland Seeland
the Principality of Sealand

Seattle pn
Seattle
city in Washington state, USA

Sebastian /səˈbæstʃən/ pn
Sebastian
given name

Second French Empire pn
Zweites Kaiserreich
empire ruled by Napoleon III

Second Intermediate Period pn
Zweite Zwischenzeit
Egypt between the Middle and New Kingdoms

Second World pn
Zweite Welt
countries aligned with the East during the Cold War

Secretary General n
Generalsekretär
chief administrator of an international body

Secretary of State n
Staatssekretär Staatssekretärin
government position

Segorbe /sɛˈɡɔːbeɪ/ pn
Segorbe
municipality in Castellón, Spain

Seine /seɪn/ pn
Seine
river of northern France

Sejm /seɪm/ pn
Sejm
the lower house of the Polish parliament

Selandian pn
Seelandium
subdivision of the Paleocene epoch

Selangor pn
Selangor
western Malaysian state

Selena /səˈlinə/ /sɪˈliːnə/ pn
Celina Celine Selina
female given name

Seleucia /sɪˈlu.ʃə/ /sɪˈluː.ʃə/ pn
Seleukia
city

Seleucid Empire pn
Seleukidenreich
Greek-Macedonian empire formed from the eastern conquests of Alexander the Great

Seleucus /səˈl(j)uːkəs/ pn
Seleukos
Ancient Greek name

Seljuk /sɛlˈdʒuːk/ /ˈsɛldʒuːk/ adj
seldschukisch
Of or pertaining to the Seljuk dynasty

Seljuk /sɛlˈdʒuːk/ /ˈsɛldʒuːk/ n
Seldschuke
A member of the Seljuk dynasty

Selkup n
Selkupen
people

Selkup pn
Selkupisch
language

Semi-Saxon adj
halbsächsich neuangelsächsisch

Semi-Saxon pn
Halbsächsich Neuangelsächsisch

Semigallia pn
Semgallen
A region in southern Latvia

Seminole /ˈsɛ.mɪ.nəl/ n
Seminole

Semite /ˈsiːmaɪt/ /ˈsɛmaɪt/ n
Semit Semitin
descendant of any of these peoples

Semitic /sɛˈmɪ.tɪk/ adj
semitisch
pertaining to the Semites
semitisch schemitisch
pertaining to the Semitic subdivision of Afro-Asiatic languages

Semitics n
Semitistik
study of Semitic languages, cultures and peoples

Semitism n
Semitismus

Senate pn
Senat
Roman senate
legislative body

Seneca /ˈsɛnəkə/ n
Seneca
tribe

Senegal /ˌsɛn.ɪ.ˈɡɔːl/ pn
Senegal
Republic of Senegal

Senegalese /ˌsɛ.nə.ɡəˈliːz/ adj
senegalesisch
pertaining to Senegal

Senegalese /ˌsɛ.nə.ɡəˈliːz/ n
Senegalese Senegalesin
person from Senegal

Senkaku Islands pn
Diaoyu-Inseln Diaoyutai-Inseln Senkaku-Inseln
islands

Seoul /soʊl/ /səʊl/ pn
Seoul Soul Söul
capital of South Korea

Sephardi n
Sepharde
a Jew of Iberian ancestry, whose native language was Ladino

Sephardic adj
sephardisch
relating to the culture of the Sephardi Jews

September /sɛpˈtɛmbə/ /sɛpˈtɛmbəɹ/ pn
September Scheiding
ninth month of the Gregorian calendar

Septuagesima n
Septuagesima
9th Sunday before Easter

Septuagint /ˈsɛptjuːəˌdʒɪnt/ pn
Septuaginta
an ancient translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek

Seraphina pn
Seraphina
female given name

Serb /ˈsɜːb/ /ˈsɝb/ adj
serbisch
of or pertaining to the Serbs or their culture

Serb /ˈsɜːb/ /ˈsɝb/ n
Serbe Serbin
person of Serb descent

Serbia /ˈsɜː.bi.ə/ /ˈsɝ.bi.ə/ pn
Serbien
a country in southeastern Europe

Serbia and Montenegro pn
Serbien und Montenegro
former country on the Balkan Peninsula

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ adj
serbisch Serbisch
pertaining to Serbia and Serbians
pertaining to the Serbian language

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ n
Serbe Serbin
person from Serbia
Serbisch serbisch
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian

Serbo-Croatian adj
serbokroatisch
pertaining to the Serbo-Croatian language

Serbo-Croatian n
Serbokroatisch
South Slavic language

Sergey pn
Sergei Sergej
transliteration of Сергей

Sergius pn
Sergei Sergej
male given name

Serie A pn
Serie A
division

Sermon on the Mount pn
Bergpredigt
public discourse given by Jesus

Serpens /ˈsɚːpənz/ pn
Schlange
large summer constellation of the northern sky

Serpukhovian pn
Serpukhovium
subdivision of the Carboniferous period

Serravallian pn
Serravallium
subdivision of the Miocene epoch

Sesame Street pn
Sesamstraße
television show

Set /ˈsɛt/ pn
Seth
Egyptian god

Seth /sɛθ/ pn
Seth
Egyptian god
Set Seth
the third son of Adam and Eve

Sevastopol /ˌsɛvəˈstoʊpəl/ pn
Sewastopol
city

Seventh-day Adventist n
Siebenten-Tags-Adventist Siebenten-Tags-Adventistin
member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

Seville /səˈvɪl/ pn
Sevilla
city in Andalusia, Spain

Sevortyan pn
Sewortjan
surname

Sexagesima n
Sexagesima
8th Sunday before Easter

Sextans pn
Sextant
dim spring constellation of the northern sky

Seychelles /seɪˈʃɛlz/ pn
Seychellen
country in East Africa

Shakespearean sonnet n
Shakespeare-Sonett elisabethanisches Sonett englishes Sonett
type of sonnet

Shanghai /ˈʃæŋ.haɪ/ pn
Schanghai
Chinese city as provincial-level municipality

Sheba /ˈʃiːbə/ pn
Saba
biblical kingdom

Sheffield /ˈʃɛfiːld/ pn
Sheffield
city

Sheffield stand n
Fahrradbügel
bike staple

Sheinwoodian pn
Sheinwoodium
subdivision of the Silurian period

Sheremetyevo pn
Scheremetjewo
airport in Russia

Sherman n
Sherman Sherman-Panzer
army tank

Sherpa /ˈʃɝpə/ n
Sherpa
member of an ethnic group

Sherpa /ˈʃɝpə/ pn
Sherpa
language

Shetland Islands pn
Shetland-Inseln Shetlandinseln
group of islands

Shi'a n
Shia
branch of Islam
Schiit Schiitin
follower of Shi'a Islam

Shia Islam pn
Schia
denomination of Islam

Shida Kartli pn
Inner-kartlien
region of Georgia

Shiite /ʃiːaɪt/ adj
schiitisch
of or pertaining to the Shi'a branch of Islam
of or pertaining to the Shiites

Shinto /ˈʃɪn.toʊ/ /ˈʃɪn.təʊ/ pn
Shintoismus Schintoismus Sintoismus
religion

Shiraz /ʃɚˈɑːz/ n
Syrah
variety of black grape

Shiraz /ʃɚˈɑːz/ pn
Schiraz
a city in southern Iran

Shor pn
Schorisch
language

Shoshone /ʃoʊˈʃoʊni/ pn
Shoshone
Amerind language
Amerind people

Shota pn
Schota
male given name

Shrove Tuesday n
Faschingsdienstag
day before the beginning of Lent

Shrovetide n
Fasching Fastnacht Fastnachtszeit Karneval
period of three days

Siam pn
Siam
the former name of Thailand

Siamese adj
siamesisch
Thai

Siamese n
Siamese Siamesin
Siam inhabitant
Siamkatze
Siamese cat

Siamese pn
Siamesisch
Thai language

Siamese cat n
Siamkatze
mammal

Siamese fighting fish n
Siamesischer Kampffisch
a freshwater fish

Siamese twin n
siamesischer Zwilling
conjoined twin

Siberia [saɪˈbɪəɹɪə] [saɪˈbɪɹiə] pn
Sibirien
region of Russia

Siberian [saɪˈbɪəɹɪən] [saɪˈbɪɹiən] adj
sibirisch
from, of or pertaining to Siberia

Siberian [saɪˈbɪəɹɪən] [saɪˈbɪɹiən] n
Sibirische Katze
cat
Sibirier Sibirierin
person

Siberian Husky n
sibirischer Husky
Siberian Husky dog

Siberian crane n
Nonnenkranich
Grus leucogeranus

Siberian tiger n
Sibirischer Tiger
Panthera tigris altaica

Sibiu pn
Hermannstadt
city

Sibyl pn
Sibylle
female given name

Sichuan tit n
Weidenmeise-songarus
Poecile weigoldicus

Sicilian adj
sizilianisch Sizilianisch
relating to Sicily or its inhabitants

Sicilian n
Sizilianer Sizilianerin
person

Sicilian pn
Sizilianisch sizilianisch
language

Sicilian Defence n
Sizilianische Verteidigung
chess opening

Sicily /ˈsɪsɨli/ pn
Sizilien
island

Sidon pn
Sidon Zidon
city state of Phoenicia

Sieg Heil phraseologicalUnit
Sieg Heil
Nazi greeting

Sienese n
Sienese Sienesin
person

Sierra Leone /siˌɛɹə liˈoʊn/ pn
Sierra Leone
Republic of Sierra Leone

Sierra Leonean adj
sierra-leonisch
from or of Sierra Leone

Sigrid /ˈsiɡɹɪd/ pn
Sigrid
female given name

Sikh /siːk/ adj
Sikh- sikhisch
relating to Sikhism

Sikh /siːk/ n
Sikh
an adherent of Sikhism

Sikhism /ˈsiːkɪzm̩/ pn
Sikhismus
religion

Silesia /saɪˈliʒə/ /saɪˈliːʃə/ pn
Schlesien
region

Silesian /saɪˈliːzi.ən/ adj
schlesisch
of or pertaining to Silesia

Silesian /saɪˈliːzi.ən/ n
Schlesier Schlesierin
inhabitant of Silesia

Silesian /saɪˈliːzi.ən/ pn
Schlesisch schlesische Mundart
Germanic language or dialect
Schlesisch Schlonsakisch Wasserpolackisch Wasserpolnisch
Slavic language

Silesian German n
Schlesisch
West Germanic language

Silicon Valley pn
Silicon Valley Silizium-Tal
nickname for region in San Francisco

Silk Road pn
Seidenstraße
routes used by silk traders across Europe, Asia and northern Africa

Silvia /ˈsɪlvi.ə/ pn
Silvia Sylvia
female given name

Silvius pn
Silvio Sylvio
male given name

Simferopol /ˌsɪmfəˈɹoʊpəl/ pn
Simferopol
city

Simon /ˈsaɪmən/ pn
Simon
male given name
biblical characters

Simone /səˈməʊn/ pn
Simone
female given name

Simplified Chinese pn
vereinfachtes Chinesisch
Chinese written using simplified characters
Kurzzeichen
simplified character(s)

Sinai pn
Sinai
mountain
Sinai-Halbinsel
peninsula

Sindhi pn
Sindhi
language

Sinemurian n
Sinemurium
subdivision of the Jurassic period

Singapore /ˈsɪŋəpɔɹ/ /ˈsɪŋəpɔː/ pn
Singapur
Republic of Singapore

Singapore dollar n
Singapur-Dollar
official currency of Singapore

Singaporean /ˌsɪŋ(ɡ)əˈpɔːɹi.ən/ adj
singapurisch
of, from, or pertaining to Singapore

Singaporean /ˌsɪŋ(ɡ)əˈpɔːɹi.ən/ n
Singapurer Singapurerin
a person from Singapore

Singer pn
Singer
surname

Sinhalese /sɪnhəˈliːz/ adj
singhalesisch
of or pertaining to Sri Lanka

Sinhalese /sɪnhəˈliːz/ n
Singhalese Singhalesin
Sinhalese person
Singhalesisch
the language

Sinitic /saɪˈnɪtɪk/ adj
chinesisch sinitisch
relating to the group of Chinese languages

Sino- /ˈsɪnoʊ/ /ˈsɪnəʊ/ prefix
Chinesisch sino-
relating to China or Chinese

Sino-Tibetan adj
sinotibetisch
related to Chinese and Tibetan

Sinocentrism /ˌsɪnoʊˈsɛntɹɪzəm/ /ˌsɪnəʊˈsɛntɹɪzəm/ n
Sinozentrismus
belief that China is the center of the Earth

Sinophobia /ˌsaɪnəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌsaɪnəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
Sinophobie
the fear of China or Chinese

Sinophone adj
chinesischsprachig
speaking Chinese

Sinophone n
Chinesischsprachige Chinesischsprachiger
a speaker of Chinese

Sinosphere n
Sinosphäre
regions in East Asia influenced by Chinese culture

Sion pn
Sitten
capital of Valais, a canton in Switzerland

Sirius /ˈsɪɹi.əs/ pn
Sirius

Sistine adj
sixtinisch
of or pertaining to Pope Sixtus

Sisyphism n
Sisyphusarbeit
infinite labor that produces nothing

Sisyphus /ˈsɪsɪfəs/ pn
Sisyphos Sisyphus
figure

Sitka spruce n
Sitka-Fichte
tree of the species Picea sitchensis

Skolt Sami pn
Skoltsamisch
language

Skopje /ˈskɔpjɛ/ pn
Skopje
capital of North Macedonia

Slav /slɑːv/ n
Slawe Slawin
a member of a group of peoples in Eastern Europe speaking a Slavic language

Slavic /ˈslɑːvɪk/ adj
slawisch
of the Slavs, their culture or languages

Slavic studies n
Slawistik
academic discipline

Slavism n
Slawismus
a Slavic idiom or phrase

Slavist n
Slawist Slawistin
specialist in the Slavic languages, literature or culture

Slavo- prefix
Slawo-
Slavic

Slavonia pn
Slawonien Slavonien
region of Croatia

Sleeping Beauty pn
Dornröschen
main character in this story
fairy tale

Sligo pn
Sligo
county
town

Slovak adj
slowakisch Slowakisch
of Slovakia or its language

Slovak n
Slowakisch
language of Slovakia
Slowake Slowakin
native of Slovakia

Slovak Cuvac n
Slowakischer Tschuvatsch
Slovak Chuvach

Slovak Republic pn
Slowakische Republik
official name of Slovakia

Slovakia /sloʊˈvɑ.ki.ə/ /sləʊˈvæ.ki.ə/ pn
Slowakei
Slovakia

Slovene /ˈsləʊviːn/ adj
slowenisch windisch
adjective

Slovene /ˈsləʊviːn/ n
Slowene Slowenin Windische Windischer
a person

Slovene /ˈsləʊviːn/ pn
Slowenisch Windisch
the language

Slovenia /sloʊˈvi.ni.ə/ /sləʊˈviː.ni.ə/ pn
Slowenien
country in Europe

Slovincian /slə(ʊ)ˈvɪnsɪ.ən/ n
Slovinze Slovinzer Slovinzerin Slovinzin Slowinze Slowinzer
Slovincian (person)

Slovincian /slə(ʊ)ˈvɪnsɪ.ən/ pn
Slovinzisch Slowinzisch
extinct language of the Slovincian people

Slovio pn
Slovio
an artificial Slavic language

Slovyansk pn
Slowjansk
city

Smith /smɪθ/ pn
Müller Schmidt
most common surnames by language
Schmidt Schmied
surnames derived from the equivalents of “smith”

Smyrna /ˈzmɪɚnɑː/ pn
Smyrna
city

Smíchov /ˈsmiːxɒv/ pn
Smichow
district of Prague

Snares penguin n
Snaresinselpinguin
Penguin

Snark pn
Schnark Schnatz
fantastical monster

Snoopy pn
Snoopy
pet beagle

Snow Queen pn
Schneekönigin
fairy tale character with power over snow and ice

Snow White /snoʊ hwaɪt/ /snəʊ waɪt/ pn
Schneewittchen
character from Snow White (Schneewittchen)
Schneeweißchen Schneewittchen
character from Snow-White and Rose-Red (Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot)

Sněžka pn
Schneekoppe
mountain

Sochi /ˈsɒtʃi/ pn
Sotschi
city in Russia

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia pn
Sozialistische Föderative Republik Jugoslawien
Yugoslav state that existed from 1943 until 1992

Socialist Republic of Vietnam pn
Sozialistische Republik Vietnam
official name of Vietnam

Society of Jesus pn
Gesellschaft Jesu Jesuiten
Roman Catholic order

Socinian /soʊˈsɪn.iː.ən/ adj
sozinianisch
pertaining to the Socinians

Socinian /soʊˈsɪn.iː.ən/ n
Sozinianer Sozinianerin
a member of a certain nontrinitarian Christian denomination

Socrates /ˈsɑkɹətiz/ /ˈsɒkɹətiːz/ pn
Sokrates
Greek philosopher

Socratic adj
sokratisch
characteristic of the philosopher Socrates

Socratic n
Sokratiker
follower of Socrates

Socratic method pn
Maieutik Mäeutik sokratische Methode

Sodom /ˈsɑdəm/ /ˈsɒdəm/ pn
Sodom
city in the Middle East

Sofia /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
Sofia
the capital city of Bulgaria

Sofian adj
Sofioter
from Sofia

Sofian n
Sofioter
someone from Sofia

Sogdian adj
sogdisch
of or relating to Sogdiana

Sogdian pn
Sogdisch
the Sogdian language

Sogdiana pn
Sogdien
an ancient Iranian-speaking civilization

Solar System /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ pn
Sonnensystem
the Sun and all the heavenly bodies that orbit around it

Solarian n
Sonnenbewohner Sonnenbewohnerin
inhabitant of the Sun

Solomon /ˈsɑləmən/ /ˈsɒləmən/ pn
Salomo Salomon Solomon
king of Israel

Solomon Islands /ˈsɑ.lə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈsɒl.ə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ pn
Salomonen
A country in Melanesia

Solomon's seal n
Salomonissiegel Weißwurz
plant of genus Polygonatum

Solothurn pn
Kanton Solothurn
canton
Solothurn
city

Somali /soʊˈmɑːli/ /səˈmɑːli/ adj
somalisch Somalisch
pertaining to Somalia

Somali /soʊˈmɑːli/ /səˈmɑːli/ n
Somalisch Somali
a language
Somali Somalier Somalierin
a person from Somalia or of Somali descent

Somalia pn
Somalia
country in the Horn of Africa

Somaliland pn
Somaliland
unrecognized state

Son of God pn
Sohn Gottes

Son of Man pn
Menschensohn des Menschen Sohn
Jesus Christ

Song of Songs pn
Hohelied Hoheslied
book of the Bible

Sonya pn
Sonja
female given name

Sooretama slaty antshrike n
Sooretama-Tropfenameisenwürger
bird

Sophia /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
Sophia
female given name

Sophocles pn
Sophokles
Greek dramatic poet

Sopron pn
Ödenburg
city in Hungary

Sorb n
Sorbe Sorbin
member of a Slavic people

Sorbian /ˈsɔːbi.ən/ /ˈsɔːɹbi.ən/ adj
sorbisch wendisch
of or pertaining to the Sorbs or to the Sorbian language

Sorbian /ˈsɔːbi.ən/ /ˈsɔːɹbi.ən/ pn
Sorbisch
language

Sorrento /səˈɹɛntoʊ/ /səˈɹɛntəʊ/ pn
Sorrent
town in the province of Naples

Sotho /ˈsutu/ pn
Sesotho Süd-Sotho Südliches Sotho
Sotho language

South Africa pn
Südafrika
country

South African /ˌsaʊθˈaf.ɹɪ.kən/ adj
südafrikanisch
of, from, or pertaining to South Africa

South African /ˌsaʊθˈaf.ɹɪ.kən/ n
Südafrikaner Südafrikanerin
person

South African Defence Force pn
Südafrikanische Verteidigungskräfte
apartheid-era South African military

South African English n
Südafrikanisches Englisch
English dialect of South Africa

South America pn
Südamerika
continent that is the southern part of the Americas

South American adj
südamerikanisch
relating to South America

South American n
Südamerikaner Südamerikanerin
South American person

South American sea lion n
Mähnenrobbe Südamerikanischer Seelöwe
animal

South Asia pn
Südasien
South Asia

South Australia pn
South Australia
state of Australia

South Carolina /ˌsaʊθ keɹəˈlaɪnə/ pn
South Carolina Südkarolina
US state

South Caucasus pn
Transkaukasien
region of southwest Asia

South China Sea pn
Südchinesisches Meer
Pacific Ocean, between the Asian mainland and Taiwan, Borneo and the Philippines

South Dakota /ˈsaʊθ dəˈkoʊ.tə/ pn
South Dakota Süddakota
state of the USA

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands pn
Südgeorgien und die Südlichen Sandwichinseln
territory

South Island pn
Südinsel
one of the two major islands making up New Zealand

South Korea pn
Südkorea Republik Korea
country in East Asia

South Korean adj
südkoreanisch
of South Korea

South Korean n
Südkoreaner Südkoreanerin
person from or descended from South Korea

South Ossetia pn
Südossetien
South Ossetia

South Picene pn
Südpikenisch
extinct Italic language

South Pole /ˌsaʊθ ˈpoʊl/ /ˌsaʊθ ˈpəʊl/ pn
Südpol
the southernmost point on Earth

South Sea pn
Südsee
region of Pacific Ocean

South Slavic adj
südslawisch
of or relating to South Slavic or the South Slavs

South Slavic pn
Südslawisch

South Sudan pn
Südsudan
country in Africa

South Sudanese adj
südsudanesisch
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of South Sudan or the South Sudanese people

South Sudanese n
Südsudanese Südsudanesin
A person from South Sudan or of South Sudanese descent

South Tyrol pn
Südtirol
German-speaking region of northern Italy

South Vietnam pn
Südvietnam
former Asian country

South West Africa pn
Südwestafrika
former province of South Africa

South Yemen pn
Südjemen
country

Southampton /saʊθˈæmptən/ pn
Southampton
city

Southeast Asia pn
Südostasien
a subregion of Asia

Southeast Europe pn
Südosteuropa
southeastern part of Europe

Southern Cross pn
Kreuz des Südens
constellation

Southern Europe pn
Südeuropa
Southern Europe

Southern European adj
südeuropäisch
Southern European

Southern European n
Südeuropäer Südeuropäerin
Southern European person

Southern Hemisphere n
Südhalbkugel
hemisphere to the south of its equator

Southern Ocean pn
Südlicher Ozean Südpolarmeer Antarktik
the ocean surrounding Antarctica

Southerner /ˈsʌð(ᵊ)nəɹ/ n
Südstaatler Südstaatlerin
someone from the area that once formed the CSA

Soviet /ˈsoʊvi.ət/ /ˈsəʊvi.ət/ adj
sowjetisch Sowjet-
pertaining to the Soviet Union or its republics

Soviet /ˈsoʊvi.ət/ /ˈsəʊvi.ət/ n
Sowjetbürger Sowjetbürgerin
citizen

Soviet Russia pn
Sowjetrussland
Soviet Union in the early stages

Soviet Socialist Republic pn
Sowjetrepublik
any of the republics belonging to the former Soviet Union

Soviet Union /ˈsoʊviət ˈjuːniən/ /ˈsɒviət ˈjuːniən/ pn
Sowjetunion
USSR

Soviet republic n
Sowjetrepublik
republic

Sovietology n
Sowjetologie
the field of study of the Soviet Union

Soyuz /ˈsɔɪjuːz/ n
Sojus
a Soviet/Russian spacecraft

Spain /speɪn/ pn
Spanien
country in Europe

Spaniard /ˈspæn.jəd/ /ˈspæn.jɚd/ n
Spanier Spanierin
somebody from Spain

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ adj
spanisch Spanisch
of or pertaining to Spain
of or pertaining to the people or culture of Spain
of or pertaining to the Spanish language

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ n
Spanisch spanisch
Romance language of Spain and the Americas
Spanier
people of Spain, collectively

Spanish Armada pn
Spanische Armada
The fleet of warships sent by Philip II of Spain

Spanish Netherlands pn
Spanische Niederlande
country

Spanish Road n
Spanische Straße
historical route used for military supply and trade, between northern Italy and the Low Countries

Spanish Water Dog /ˌspænɪʃ ˈwɔtɚ dɔɡ/ /ˌspænɪʃ ˈwɔːtə dɒɡ/ n
Spanischer Wasserhund
Spanish Water Dog

Spanish chestnut n
Esskastanie Kastanie
fruit
Kastanienbaum
tree

Spanish influenza n
Spanische Grippe
influenza pandemic

Sparta pn
Sparta
ancient city-state in southern Greece

Spartacus /ˈspɑːtəkəs/ /ˈspɑːɹtəkəs/ pn
Spartacus
Thracian name

Speech from the Throne n
Thronrede
ceremonial event

Spencer /ˈspɛnsə/ /ˈspɛnsɚ/ pn
Speiser
surnames derived from the equivalent of “spencer”

Spetsnaz n
Speznas
Russian military special forces

Speyer pn
Speyer
a city in Germany

Sphinx /ˈsfɪŋks/ pn
Sphinx
large monument in Egypt

Sphynx n
Sphinx Sphynx
cat

Spiritism pn
Spiritismus
philosophical doctrine

Spitsbergen /ˈspɪtsˌbɛə(ɹ)ɡən/ pn
Spitzbergen West-Spitzbergen
island

Split /splɪt/ pn
Split
port city in Croatia

Sprachgefühl n
Sprachgefühl
the instinctive or intuitive grasp of a language

Sprachraum n
Sprachraum
geographical region where a language is spoken

Spratly Islands pn
Spratly-Inseln
islands

Spree /ʃpɹeɪ/ pn
Spree
river in Germany

Spreewald pn
Spreewald
forested wetland in Lower Lusatia

Springfield pn
Springfield
Any of several towns

Srebrenica /ˌsɹebɹəˈniːtsə/ pn
Srebrenica
Bosnian town

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte pn
Sri Jayawardenepura
the administrative capital of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka /sɹiˈlɑːŋkə/ pn
Sri Lanka
a country in South Asia

Sri Lankan adj
sri-lankisch
of, from, or pertaining to Sri Lanka or to the Sri Lankan people

Sri Lankan n
Sri-Lanker Sri-Lankerin
a person from Sri Lanka or of Sri Lankan descent

Srinagar /sɹiˈnɑːɡəɹ/ pn
Srinagar
summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, India

St n
Sct. St.
abbreviation of Saint

St John's wort /seɪnt d͡ʒɑnz wɚt/ /sən(t) d͡ʒɒnz wɜːt/ n
Johanniskraut
any plant of the genus Hypericum

St. n
Str.
abbreviation of Street

St. Bartholomew's Day massacre pn
Bartholomäusnacht
massacre

St. Elmo's fire n
Elmsfeuer
electrical discharge

St. George's Day pn
Georgitag Georgstag
saint's day of Saint George

St. George's mushroom n
Maipilz
a species of mushroom

St. Stephen's Day /sənt ˈstiːvənz deɪ/ pn
Stefanitag Stefanstag Stephanitag Stephanstag Stephanustag
Christian holiday commemorating Saint Stephen

St. Vitus' dance n
Veitstanz
Sydenham's chorea

Stakhanovism n
Stachanowismus
institution

Stakhanovite /stəˈkɑːnəvaɪt/ n
Stachanower Stachanowerin
(USSR) an extremely productive or hard-working worker

Stalin pn
Stalin
Stalin

Stalingrad /ˈstɑːlɪnɡræd/ pn
Stalingrad
former name of Volgograd

Stalinism n
Stalinismus
Communist philosophies espoused by Josef Stalin

Stalinist adj
stalinistisch
of or relating to Stalinism

Stalinist n
Stalinist Stalinistin
a person who accepts the philosophy of Stalinism

Standard English pn
Standardenglisch
the form of the English language widely accepted as the usual correct form

Standard Model pn
Standardmodell
theory

Stanislaus /ˈstænɪslɔːs/ pn
Stanislaus
male given name- the standard or most popular form

Star Trek pn
Star Trek
the franchise

Star Wars [ˈstɑɹ ˈwɔɹz] [ˈstɑː(ɹ) ˈwɔː(ɹ)z] pn
Krieg der Sterne
Saga
Strategic Defense Initiative

Star of Bethlehem pn
Stern von Betlehem Dreikönigsstern Weihnachtsstern
star mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew

Star of David pn
Davidstern Davidsstern
symbol of Jewish Community and Judaism

Star-Spangled Banner /ˌstɑː(ɹ) ˌspæŋɡəld ˈbænə(ɹ)/ pn
Sternenbanner
a nickname for the national flag of the U.S.
Sternenbesetzte Banner
the national anthem of the United States

Stars and Stripes /ˈstɑɹz ən ˈstɹaɪps/ /ˈstɑːz ən ˈstɹaɪps/ n
Sternenbanner
flag of the USA

Start Menu pn
Startmenü
menu

Stasi pn
Stasi
East German Ministry for State Security

State of Israel pn
Staat Israel
country (official name)

State of Qatar pn
Staat Katar
Official name of Qatar.

State of the Union pn
Ansprache zur Lage der Union State of the Union Address
annual address given by the US president

Statue of Liberty pn
Freiheitsstatue
large statue in New York harbor

Stavanger pn
Stavanger
city in Norway

Stavropol pn
Stawropol
city

Stendhalian /stɒ̃ˈdɑːlɪən/ /stɛ̃ˈdɑli.ən/ adj
stendhalisch
pertaining to, or in the style of Stendhal

Stephanie /ˈstɛfəni/ pn
Stephanie
female given name

Stephen /ˈstiːvən/ /ˈstɛfən/ pn
Stephanus
biblical martyr
Stephan Stefan Steffen
male given name

Stigmata pn
Stigmata
Stigmata

Stirling engine n
Stirlingmotor
type of heat engine

Stockholm /ˈstɒkhɒlm/ pn
Stockholm
capital of Sweden

Stockholm syndrome n
Stockholm-Syndrom
psychological condition

Stockholmer adj
Stockholmer
of, from or pertaining to Stockholm

Stockholmer n
Stockholmer Stockholmerin
someone from Stockholm

Stone pn
Stein
surname meaning "stone"

Stone Age /ˈstoʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ /ˈstəʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ pn
Steinzeit
prehistoric period

Stonehenge /stoʊ̯nˈhɛnd͡ʒ/ /stəʊ̯nˈhɛnd͡ʒ/ pn
Stonehenge
ancient group of standing stones in England

Stradivarius /ˌstɹadɪˈvɛəɹɪ.əs/ /ˌstɹædəˈvɛɹi.əs/ n
Stradivari Stradivarius
stringed instrument built by members of the Stradivari family

Strait of Dover pn
Straße von Dover
strait in the English Channel

Strait of Gibraltar pn
Meerenge von Gibraltar Straße von Gibraltar
Strait of Gibraltar

Strait of Hormuz pn
Straße von Hormus
strait

Strait of Kerch pn
Straße von Kertsch
strait

Strait of Magellan pn
Magellanstraße
Strait of Magellan

Strait of Messina pn
Straße von Messina
narrow section of water between Sicily and mainland Italy

Strait of Sicily pn
Straße von Sizilien
strait between Sicily and Tunisia

Strasbourg /ˈstɹæzbɜːɡ/ /ˈstɹɑːsbɝːɡ/ pn
Straßburg
city in France

Strasserism n
Strasserimus
political philosophy of Otto Strasser

Strauss /stɹaʊs/ pn
Strauß
surname

Streisand effect /ˈstɹaɪ.sænd əˌfɛkt/ n
Streisand-Effekt
phenomenon

Streuselkuchen /ˈstɹuːzl̩ˌkuːkən/ n
Streuselkuchen
cake of German origin

Sturmabteilung /ˈʃtʊɹmaptaɪlʊŋ/ pn
Sturmabteilung
Nazi paramilitary division

Stuttgart pn
Stuttgart
a city in Germany

Styria pn
Steiermark
Austrian state

Styrian adj
steirisch
of, from or relating to Styria

Styx /stɪks/ pn
Styx
river of the underworld

Sublime Porte pn
Hohe Pforte
Ottoman imperial government

Subscriber Identity Module n
SIM-Karte
component on a SIM card that stores information to identify a mobile phone user

Sudan /suˈdæn/ /suːˈdɑːn/ pn
Sudan
Republic of Sudan

Sudanese /suː.de.niːz/ adj
sudanesisch
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Sudan, the Sudanese people or the Sudanese language

Sudanese /suː.de.niːz/ n
Sudanese Sudanesin
person from Sudan or of Sudanese descent

Sudeten adj
sudetisch
of or pertaining to Sudeten

Sudeten pn
Sudeten
series of mountains

Sudetenland pn
Sudetendeutschland Sudetengebiet Sudetenland
region in Czechia

Suebi n
Sueben
group of Germanic tribes

Suez Canal pn
Sueskanal Suezkanal
canal

Suez Canal Zone pn
Sues-Kanal-Zone
historical territory

Sufism n
Sufismus
Islamic mysticism

Sugarloaf Mountain pn
Zuckerhut
rocky peak in Rio de Janeiro

Sukhumi /suːˈkuːmi/ pn
Sochumi Suchumi
capital city

Sukkot pn
Laubhüttenfest
Jewish festival

Sulawesi pn
Sulawesi
island

Sumatra pn
Sumatra
the largest island of Indonesia

Sumatran rhinoceros n
Sumatra-Nashorn
Dicerorhinus sumatrensis

Sumatran tiger n
Sumatra-Tiger
Sumatran tiger

Sumerian adj
sumerisch Sumerisch
pertaining to Sumer

Sumerian n
Sumerer
person

Sumerian pn
Sumerisch
language

Sumerology n
Sumerologie
the study of the ancient Sumerian civilisation

Summer Triangle pn
Sommerdreieck
asterism

Sun /sʌn/ n
So. Son. Sonnt.
Sunday

Sun /sʌn/ pn
Sonne
star

Sun King pn
Sonnenkönig

Sunda Strait pn
Sundastraße
strait between Java and Sumatra

Sundaland pn
Sunda Sundaland
biogeographical region of Southeastern Asia

Sunday /ˈsʌndeɪ/ adv
sonntags
on Sunday

Sunday /ˈsʌndeɪ/ n
Sonntag
day of the week

Sunday best n
Sonntagsstaat
person's finest clothing

Sunday driver n
Sonntagsfahrer
one who drives slowly

Sunday school n
Sonntagsschule
religious school providing education on Sundays

Sundays adv
sonntags
every Sunday

Sunni adj
sunnitisch
related to the Sunni branch of Islam

Sunni n
Sunnit Sunnite
follower of the Sunni branch of Islam

Superman /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)mæn/ /ˈsupɚmæn/ pn
Superman
a fictional character with superhuman powers

Supreme Leader n
Oberster Rechtsgelehrter
head of state of Iran

Supreme Soviet pn
Oberster Sowjet
Soviet parliament

Suriname /ˌsʊə.ɹɪˈnæm/ /ˌsʊɹ.ɪˈnɑm/ pn
Surinam Suriname
country

Surinamese adj
surinamisch
of, from or pertaining to Suriname

Surinamese n
Surinamer Surinamerin
person from Suriname

Surzhyk pn
Surschyk
language

Susa /ˈsuːzə/ pn
Susa
capital

Susan /ˈsuːzən/ pn
Susanne
female given name

Susanna pn
Susanna
biblical character

Suva pn
Suva
capital of Fiji

Suvalkija pn
Sudauen
Suvalkija

Svalbard /ˈsvɑːlbɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Spitzbergen Svalbard
islands north east of Greenland

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands pn
Svalbard und Jan Mayen
two distinct dependencies of Norway

Svatý Kopeček pn
Heiligenberg Svatý Kopeček
part of Olomouc

Swabia /ˈsweɪbi.ə/ pn
Schwaben Schwabenland
historical region of Germany

Swabian /ˈsweɪbi.ən/ adj
schwäbisch
of or pertaining to Swabia
of or pertaining to the Swabian dialect

Swabian /ˈsweɪbi.ən/ n
Schwabe Schwäbin
person

Swabian /ˈsweɪbi.ən/ pn
Schwäbisch
dialect

Swabish adj
schwäbisch
of or pertaining to Swabia
of or pertaining to the Swabian dialect

Swabish n
Schwabe Schwäbin
person

Swabish pn
Schwäbisch
dialect

Swadesh list n
Swadesh-Liste
lists of vocabulary

Swahili /swɑˈhili/ /swəˈhiːli/ n
Suaheli Swahili
language

Swainson's hawk n
Präriebussard
Buteo swainsoni

Swazi adj
swasiländisch
pertaining to Swaziland

Swazi n
Swasi
person from Swaziland

Swazi pn
Siswati
Bantu language

Swaziland /ˈswɑːziˌlænd/ pn
Swasiland
Kingdom of Swaziland

Swede /swiːd/ n
Svear
member of the ancient North Germanic tribe
Schwede Schwedin
person from Sweden or of Swedish descent

Sweden /ˈswi.dən/ pn
Schweden
Scandinavian country

Swedenborgian adj
schwedenborgianisch swedenborgianisch
of or pertaining to Emanuel Swedenborg

Swedenborgian n
Schwedenborgianer Schwedenborgianerin Swedenborgianer Swedenborgianerin
a religious follower of Emanuel Swedenborg

Swedenborgianism n
Schwedenborgianismus Swedenborgianismus
Christian denomination influenced by Swedenborg

Swedish /ˈswiːdɪʃ/ adj
schwedisch Schwedisch
of or pertaining to Sweden
of or pertaining to the Swedish language

Swedish /ˈswiːdɪʃ/ n
Schwedisch schwedisch
language

Swedish massage n
schwedische Massage
style of massage

Swedophone adj
schwedischsprachig
Swedish-speaking

Swedophone n
Schwedischsprecher
speaker of Swedish

Swiss /swɪs/ adj
schweizerisch
of or pertaining to Swiss language(s) or Swiss dialect(s)
of or pertaining to the Swiss people
schweizerisch schweizländisch
of or pertaining to Switzerland

Swiss /swɪs/ n
Schweizer Schweizerin
Swiss person

Swiss Army knife n
Schweizer Messer Schweizer Offiziersmesser Schweizer Taschenmesser
type of pocket knife

Swiss Confederation pn
Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft
Official name of Switzerland

Swiss German adj
deutschschweizerisch schweizerdeutsch

Swiss German n
Schweizerdeutsch
Alemannic in Swiss

Swiss Standard German pn
Schriftdeutsch Schweizerhochdeutsch
German language used in Switzerland

Swiss franc n
Schweizer Franken Stutz
currency of Switzerland

Swiss pine n
Zirbelkiefer
Pinus cembra

Swiss roll n
Biskuitroulade Roulade
type of sponge cake roll

Switzerland /ˈswɪt.səl.ənd/ /ˈswɪt.sɚ.lənd/ pn
Schweiz
sovereign country

Sykes's warbler n
Steppenspötter
Iduna rama

Syktyvkar pn
Syktywkar
city in Russia

Sylt pn
Sylt
German island

Syracuse pn
Syrakus
city and port in the province of Syracuse
province Sicily
Syrakus Syracuse
city in New York state

Syria /ˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Syrien
country in the Middle East

Syriac /ˈsɪɹiˌæk/ pn
Syrisch
language

Syrian /ˈsɪɹi.ən/ adj
syrisch
of, from, or pertaining to Syria, the Syrian people or the Syrian language

Syrian /ˈsɪɹi.ən/ n
Syrer Syrerin Syrier Syrierin
a person from Syria or of Syrian descent

Syrian Arab Republic pn
Arabische Republik Syrien
official name of Syria

Syriarch n
Syriarch
chief priest in the Roman province of Syria

Szczecin pn
Stettin
city in Poland

Szczedrzyk pn
Hitlersee Sczedrzik
village

Szeged pn
Segedin Szeged Szegedin
city in Hungary

Szlachta /ˈʃlaxta/ pn
Szlachta
nobility of Poland, and Lithuania

Székesfehérvár pn
Stuhlweißenburg Székesfehérvár
city in Hungary

São Tomé and Príncipe pn
São Tomé und Príncipe
Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe

São Toméan adj
santomeisch
Of, or pertaining to, São Tomé and Principe or its peoples

T cell n
T-Lymphozyt T-Zelle
lymphocyte that can recognise specific antigens and can activate or deactivate other immune cells

T-bar n
Schlepplift
ski lift

T-bone steak n
Porterhouse-Steak T-Bone-Steak
the beek steak

T-piece n
T-Stück
pipe connector

T-shirt /ˈtiːʃɚt/ /ˈtiːʃɜːt/ n
T-Shirt
type of shirt

T-square n
Reißschiene
rule with a short perpendicular crosspiece at one end

TEOTWAWKI [ti.ɑt.wɑk.i] n
das Ende der Welt, wie wir sie kennen
(acronym) The end of the world as we know it

TESL n
English als Fremdsprache unterrichten

TORFL n
Russisch als Fremdsprache TORFL TRKI
TORFL

TTBOMK adv
meines besten Wissens nach meinem besten Wissen soviel ich weiß soweit ich weiß
to one's knowledge

TV /ˈti.vi/ /ˈtiːˈviː/ n
TV
abbreviation for television
Transe
abbreviation for transvestite

TV guide n
Fernsehprogramm
television listing

TV movie n
Fernsehfilm
movie made for television

Tabitha /ˈtæbɪθə/ pn
Tabea Tabita
biblical woman
female given name

Tacitus /ˈtæsɪtʊs/ pn
Tacitus Tazitus
Roman cognomen

Tagalog /tɑˈɡɑːlɑɡ/ /təˈɡɑːlɒɡ/ n
Tagalog
language
Tagale
member of the second largest Filipino ethnic group

Tagus pn
Tajo Tejo
Iberian river

Tahiti /tɑˈhiːti/ /təˈhiːti/ pn
Tahiti
island

Tahitian adj
tahitianisch tahitisch
relating to Tahiti

Tahitian n
Tahitianer Tahitianerin Tahitier Tahitierin
native or inhabitant

Tahitian pn
Tahitisch
language

Taichung pn
Taichung
a large city in Taiwan

Taimyr pn
Taimyr
large peninsula

Tainan pn
Tainan
a city in Taiwan

Taipei pn
Taipeh
Taipei

Taiwan /ˌtaɪˈwɑn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɑːn/ pn
Taiwan
East Asian country

Taiwan Strait pn
Formosastraße
the channel of water between mainland China and Taiwan

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ adj
taiwanisch Taiwan
relating to Taiwan

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ n
Taiwaner Taiwanerin
person from Taiwan

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ pn
Taiwanisch
language

Tajik /ˈtɑːdʒɪk/ adj
tadschikisch
of, from, or pertaining to Tajikistan, the Tajik people or the Tajik language

Tajik /ˈtɑːdʒɪk/ n
Tadschike Tadschikin
person

Tajik /ˈtɑːdʒɪk/ pn
Tadschikisch
language

Tajik SSR pn
Tadschikische SSR
Soviet republic

Tajikistan pn
Tadschikistan
Republic of Tajikistan

Taliban n
Talib Taliban
member of the Taliban movement or its militia
Taliban
militia

Taliban pn
Taliban
Islamic student movement

Tallinn /ˈtælɪn/ /ˈtɑːlɪn/ pn
Tallinn Reval
Capital of Estonia

Talmud /ˈtælməd/ /ˈtɒlˌmuːd/ pn
Talmud
collection of Jewish writings

Talmudic /tælˈmʊdɪk/ /tɑlˈmʊdɪk/ adj
talmudisch
related to the Talmud

Talossan adj
talossanisch
of or pertaining to Talossa

Talossan pn
Talossanisch
the language

Talysh n
Talysche
member of an Iranian-speaking people

Tamara /tɑmɑɹə/ /təmæɹə/ /təmɛɹə/ pn
Tamara
female given name

Tambov pn
Tambow
a city in Russia

Tamil /ˈtæmɪl/ adj
tamilisch
of or pertaining to the Tamil people, culture, or language

Tamil /ˈtæmɪl/ n
Tamilisch Tamil
language
Tamile Tamilin
person

Tamil Nadu pn
Tamil Nadu
state in southern India

Tamil Tigers pn
Befreiungstiger von Tamil Eelam Tamilischen Tigern
guerrilla organization

Tanakh /tɑˈnɑx/ pn
Tanach
body of Jewish scripture

Tanganyika /tæŋɡənˈjiːkə/ pn
Tanganjikasee
lake
Tanganjika
territory, former country

Tania pn
Tanja
female given name

Tanzania /ˌtænzəˈniːə/ pn
Tansania
United Republic of Tanzania

Tanzanian /ˌtænzəˈniən/ adj
tansanisch
of, from, or pertaining to Tanzania and its people

Tanzanian /ˌtænzəˈniən/ n
Tansanier Tansanierin
a person from Tanzania or of Tanzanian descent

Taoism n
Daoismus Taoismus
Chinese philosophy founded by Lao-tzu

Tarantian pn
Jungpleistozän Tarantium

Tarantino n
Tarentinisch
dialect of Neapolitan
Tarentiner Tarentinerin
native or inhabitant of Taranto

Taranto pn
Tarent Taranto
city and province

Tarentine /ˈtæɹəntaɪn/ adj
Tarentiner tarentinisch
of or pertaining to Tarentum

Tarentine /ˈtæɹəntaɪn/ n
Tarentiner
inhabitant of Tarentum

Tartessian adj
tartessisch
of or pertaining to Tartessos

Tartu /ˈtɑɹtu/ pn
Dorpat Tartu Dörpt
second-largest city in Estonia

Tarvisio pn
Tarvis
town

Tashkent /ˌtɑːʃˈkɛnt/ pn
Taschkent
capital of Uzbekistan

Tasmania /tæzˈmeɪniə/ pn
Tasmanien
Australian state
island comprising majority of state

Tasmanian adj
tasmanisch
of or relating to Tasmania

Tasmanian n
Tasmanier Tasmanierin
inhabitant

Tasmanian devil n
Beutelteufel Tasmanischer Teufel
Sarcophilus harrisii

Tasmanian wolf n
Beutelwolf Tasmanischer Tiger Tasmanischer Wolf
extinct carnivorous marsupial

Tatar /ˈtætɑː(ɹ)/ adj
tatarisch
Tatar (adjective)

Tatar /ˈtætɑː(ɹ)/ n
Tatar Tatarin
person

Tatar /ˈtætɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Tatarisch tatarische Sprache
language

Tatarstan pn
Tatarstan
Tatarstan, Russia

Tatiana pn
Tatjana
female given name

Tatra pn
Tatra
mountain range on the border of Poland and Slovakia

Taurus /ˈtɑɹəs/ /ˈtɔːɹəs/ n
Stier
Someone with a Taurus star sign

Taurus /ˈtɑɹəs/ /ˈtɔːɹəs/ pn
Stier
astrological sign
constellation
Taurusgebirge
mountain range

Taylor /ˈteɪlɚ/ pn
Schneider Schneidermann
surname associated with "tailor"

Tbilisi /t(ə)ˈbi.lə.si/ pn
Tiflis
the capital city of Georgia (the country)

Tchaikovsky /tʃaɪˈkɑvski/ pn
Tschaikowski
surname

Tehran /ˈtɛ.ɹæn/ pn
Teheran
capital of Iran

Tel Aviv /ˈtɛl.əˈviːv/ /ˈtɛl.əˈvɪv/ pn
Tel Aviv-Jaffa
city in Israel

Telemachus /təˈlɛməkəs/ pn
Telemachos
the son of Odysseus

Telescopium pn
Teleskop
small faint constellation of the southern winter sky

Teletext n
Teletext Videotext
information retrieval system

Telugu /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡuː/ pn
Telugu Telugisch
Dravidian language of India

Telychian pn
Telychium

Temminck's stint n
Temminckstrandläufer
Calidris temminckii

Templar n
Templer
one of the Knights Templar

Temple pn
Tempel
the chief temple to YHWH in Jerusalem

Temple Mount pn
Tempelberg
hill of Jerusalem

Temple of Heaven pn
Himmelstempel
complex of religious buildings in Beijing

Ten Commandments pn
zehn Gebote
religious ten commandments

Tenerife pn
Teneriffa
one of the Canary Islands

Tengmalm's owl n
Raufußkauz
species

Tennessee /ˌtɛn.əˈsi/ pn
Tennessee
state

Tepelenë pn
Tepelena
town

Terek sandpiper n
Terekwasserläufer
Xenus cinereus

Teresa /təˈɹiː.sə/ pn
Theresa Theresia
female given name

Terpsichore /ˌtəːpˈsɪkəɹi/ pn
Terpsichore
Greek mythology: one of the nine muses

Terracotta Army pn
Terrakottaarmee
the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses of the First Emperor of China

Tertiary pn
Tertiär
first part of the Cenozoic era

Tesla coil n
Teslaspule
resonant transformer circuit

Tethys /ˈtɛθɪs/ pn
Thetys
moon of Saturn

Tetragrammaton pn
Tetragramm Tetragrammaton
the four Hebrew letters }}, used as the ineffable name of God

Tetris /ˈtɛtɹɪs/ pn
Tetris
game in which falling shapes must be manipulated

Teuton /ˈt(j)u.tən/ /ˈt(j)uː.tən/ n
Teutone Teutonin
member of a Germanic tribe

Teutonic /ˌtjuːˈtɒn.ɪk/ adj
teutonisch
having qualities regarded as typical of German people
relating to the ancient Germanic people

Teutonic Knights pn
Deutscher Orden
order

Teutonicism n
Teutonismus

Texan /ˈtɛksən/ adj
texanisch
of or pertaining to Texas

Texas /ˈtɛk.səs/ /ˈtɛk.sɪs/ pn
Texas
a state of the United States of America

Tg n
TG

Thaddaeus pn
Thaddäus
the Apostle

Thai /taɪ/ adj
thailändisch
of or pertaining to Thailand

Thai /taɪ/ n
Thailändisch
language
Thailänder Thailänderin Thai
person from Thailand or of Thai origin

Thailand /ˈtaɪ̯lænd/ pn
Thailand
country in Southeast Asia

Thais pn
Thais
female given name

Thames /tɛmz/ /θeɪmz/ pn
Themse
river through London

Thanatos /ˈθænəˌtɒs/ n
Thanatos
Thanatos, the god of death

Thanetian pn
Thanetium

Thanksgiving pn
Erntedankfest Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day

Tharau pn
Tharau
village in East Prussia

Thatcherism pn
Thatcherismus
political ideology of Thatcher's governments

The Call of South Africa pn
Die Stimme Südafrikas
a former national anthem of South Africa

The End /ði ɛnd/ /ðiː ɛnd/ n
Ende
end of a story

The Hague /ðə ˈheɪɡ/ pn
Den Haag
Dutch city

Theban adj
thebanisch
pertaining to Thebes

Thebes /θibz/ pn
Theben
Any of two important cities in antiquity, either in Greece or Egypt.

Thecla pn
Thekla
female given name

Theobald /ˈtɪbəɫd/ /ˈθiːoʊbɔɫd/ pn
Thibaut
male given name

Theodore pn
Theodor
male given name

Theodosian adj
theodosianisch

Theophilus pn
Theophilus
biblical character

Thermidor /ˈθɜːmɪdɔː/ /ˈθɝmədɔɹ/ pn
Thermidor Hitzemonat
the eleventh month of the French Republican Calendar

Theron /ˈθɛəɹən/ /ˈθɛɹən/ /ˈθɪəɹɒn/ /θəˈɹoʊn/ pn
Theron
5th century BC tyrant of Akragas

Thessalonians /θɛsəˈloʊni.ənz/ pn
Thessalonicher
books of the Bible

Thessaloniki /ˌθɛsələˈniːki/ pn
Thessaloniki
city in Greece

Thessaly /ˈθesəli/ pn
Thessalien
region of Greece

Thetis /ˈθɛtɪs/ pn
Thetis
the mother of Achilles

Thimphu pn
Thimphu
capital of Bhutan

Thing /θɪŋ/ n
Ding Thing
public assembly

Third Intermediate Period pn
Dritte Zwischenzeit
Egypt between the New Kingdom and Late Period

Third Reich pn
Drittes Reich
Germany under the Nazi regime

Third World pn
Dritte Welt
countries not alligned with the west or east during the cold war
Dritte Welt Trikont
developing countries

Thomas /ˈtɑm.əs/ /ˈtɒm.əs/ pn
Thomas
biblical Apostle
given name
surname

Thomism n
Thomismus
the philosophy and theology of Thomas Aquinas

Thomæan n
Thomaschrist Thomaschristin
member of an Indian Christian church

Thor /θɔɹ/ /θɔː/ pn
Donar Thor
thunder god

Thousand Island dressing n
American Dressing Amerika Dressing Amerikaner Dressing
salad dressing

Thrace /θɹeɪs/ pn
Thrakien
historical and geographic area in southeast Europe

Thracian /ˈθɹeɪs.iː.ən/ adj
thrakisch
of or pertaining to Thrace, Thracians of the Thracian language

Threadneedle Street pn
Dreinadelstraße
street in London

Thu n
Do. Don. Donnerst.
abbreviation of Thursday

Thuban pn
Thuban
star

Thule pn
Thule
the northernmost location of the ancient world

Thuluth n
Thuluth
An Arabic style of calligraphy

Thumbelina /ˌθʌmbəˈliːnə/ pn
Däumelieschen Däumelinchen
a thumb-sized girl, the main character of a fairy tale

Thun pn
Thun
city and municipality
Thunersee
lake

Thurgau pn
Thurgau
Canton

Thuringia /θəˈɹɪndʒiə/ pn
Thüringen
state

Thuringian /θjʊˈɹɪndʒɪən/ adj
thüringisch
of or pertaining to Thuringia or its people

Thuringian /θjʊˈɹɪndʒɪən/ n
Thüringer Thüringerin
a native or inhabitant of Thuringia
a member of an ancient Germanic tribe inhabiting central Germany

Thursday /ˈθɜːzdeɪ/ /ˈθɝzdeɪ/ /ˈθɵːzdæe/ n
Donnerstag
day of the week

Tianjin pn
Tianjin
city in China

Tiber /ˈtaɪbə/ /ˈtaɪbəɹ/ pn
Tiber
river

Tiberian adj
tiberianisch tiberisch
relating to Tiberius
tiberinisch
relating to the Tiber

Tibet /tɪˈbet/ pn
Tibet
region in Inner Asia

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ adj
tibetanisch tibetisch
of or pertaining to Tibet

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ n
Tibetisch
a language
Tibeter Tibeterin
a person

Tibetan Mastiff n
tibetanische Dogge tibetanischer Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff

Tibetan fox n
Tibetfuchs
Vulpes ferrilata

Ticino pn
Kanton Tessin
canton of Switzerland

Tierra del Fuego /tiˌɛɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡoʊ/ /tɪˌɛːɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡəʊ/ pn
Feuerland
archipelago between Chile and Argentina

Tigris /ˈtaɪɡɹɪs/ pn
Tigris
river in Southwest Asia

Timau pn
Tischelwang
village in Italy

Timbuktu /tɪm.bʌkˈtuː/ pn
Timbuktu
city
Buxtehude
distant place

Timișoara /ˌtimiˈʃwɑɹɑ/ pn
Temeswar Temeschburg Temeschwar Timișoara
city in Romania

Timothy /ˈtɪməθi/ pn
Timotheus
books in the New Testament
companion of Paul
Tim Timo Timotheus
male given name

Tinkoff pn
Tinkoff Tinkow
surname

Tirana /tɪˈɹɑː.nə/ pn
Tirana
capital city of Albania

Tironian note n
Nota Tironiana Tironische Note nota Tironiana nota tironiana tironische Note
one of M. Tullius Tiro’s many shorthand signs

Tirzah pn
Tirza
biblical place
biblical woman
Thirza Tirza
female given name

Tishrei pn
Tischri
month

Tisza pn
Theiß
a river

Titan /ˈtaɪtən/ n
Titan
mythological giant

Titan /ˈtaɪtən/ pn
Titan
moon of Saturn

Titania /taɪˈteɪni.ə/ /tɪˈtɑːni.ə/ pn
Titania
moon of Uranus

Titanic /taɪˈtænɪk/ adj
titanisch
of the Titans

Titanic /taɪˈtænɪk/ pn
Titanic
ship

Tithonian pn
Titonium
age 152.1-145Ma ago

Titian /ˈtɪʃən/ pn
Tizian
sixteenth century Italian painter

Titoism n
Titoismus
socialist ideology

Titus /ˈtaɪtəs/ pn
Titus
biblical character
book of the Bible
male given name

Tivoli /ˈtɪvəli/ /ˈtɪvəlɪ/ pn
Tivoli
city in Lazio, Italy

Toarcian pn
Toarcium

Tobias /təˈbaɪəs/ pn
Tobias
biblical character
male given name

Toblerone /ˈtoʊbləɹoʊn/ n
Toblerone
A chocolate bar having triangular wedges

Tocharian /toʊˈkɛɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɛəɹi.ən/ adj
tocharisch
related to Tocharians

Tocharian /toʊˈkɛɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɛəɹi.ən/ pn
Tocharisch
language

Tocharian A pn
Osttocharisch Tocharisch A
eastern member of Tocharian branch

Tocharian B pn
Tocharisch B Westtocharisch
western member of Tocharian branch

Togarmah pn
Thorgama Togarma
grandson of Japheth

Togo pn
Togo
Togolese Republic

Togolese adj
togoisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Togo or its people

Togolese n
Togoer Togoerin
A person from Togo or of Togolese descent

Togolese Republic pn
Republik Togo
official name of Togo

Tok Pisin /tɔk pɪzɪn/ n
Neuguinea-Pidgin
language

Tokelau pn
Tokelau
a territory of New Zealand in the Pacific

Tokelauan adj
tokelauisch
Pertaining to Tokelau, the Tokelauan people or language

Tokelauan n
Tokelauisch
Person from Tokelau or of Tokelauan descent

Tokelauan pn
Tokelauer
Language

Tokyo /toʊ.ki.oʊ/ /təʊ.ki.əʊ/ pn
Tokio
capital of Japan

Tokyoite adj
Tokioter
relating to Tokyo

Tokyoite n
Tokioter Tokioterin
person from Tokyo

Toltec n
Tolteke Toltekin
Translations

Tolyatti /tɒˈljatɪ/ /tɔlˈjɑti/ pn
Toljatti
city

Tom Thumb pn
Däumling
the thumb-sized hero of a fairy tale

Tom, Dick and Harry n
Hinz und Kunz Krethi und Plethi Hans und Franz
anybody or everybody; random or unknown people

Tonga /ˈtɑŋ.ɡə/ /ˈtɒŋ.ə/ pn
Tonga
country

Tongan adj
tongaisch
of, from, or pertaining to Tonga, Tongans or their language

Tongan n
Tongaisch
Austronesian language
Tongaer Tongaerin
person from Tonga or of Tongan descent

Tooth Fairy n
Zahnfee
figure of modern myth

Torah /tɔːɹə/ pn
Thora Tora Torah
the Five Books of Moses - the full body of Jewish law

Torbay sole n
Hundszunge Rotzunge Aalbutt
Glyptocephalus cynoglossus

Toronto /təˈɹɒn(t)oʊ/ pn
Toronto
city in Canada

Torres Strait pn
Torres-Straße
a strait between Australia and New Guinea

Torschlusspanik /ˈtɔɹ.ʃlʊsˌpæn.ɪk/ /ˈtɔː.ʃlʊsˌpæn.ɪk/ n
Torschlusspanik
fear that time is running out to act

Tortonian n
Tortonium

Toruń pn
Thorn Toruń
city in northern Poland

Tory /ˈtɔːɹi/ n
Tory
a member or supporter of the Conservative Party (UK, Canada)

Toryism n
Toryismus
political principles of the Tories

Tosk pn
Toskisch
Tosk

Toulouse pn
Toulouse
a city in France

Tour de France /ˌtʊə də ˈfɹɑːns/ /ˌtʊɹ də ˈfɹæns/ pn
Tour de France
annual long-distance cycling race through France

Tourette syndrome n
Tourette-Syndrom Tourettesyndrom
disorder characterized by tics

Touretter n
Touretter
person who has Tourette syndrome

Toutatis pn
Teutates

Tower of Babel pn
Turmbau zu Babel
tower erected at Babel

Tower of London pn
Tower Tower of London Turm von London
a fortress in London

Trabby n
Trabbi Trabi
Trabant

Trabzon pn
Trapezunt
port in Turkey

Traditional Chinese pn
traditionelles Chinesisch
Chinese written using traditional characters
Langzeichen
traditional characters

Trajan /ˈtɹeɪd͡ʒən/ pn
Trajan
the Roman emperor

Tralee pn
Tralee
county town

Trans-Siberian adj
transsibirisch
across Siberia

Transcaucasian SFSR pn
Transkaukasische SFSR
Soviet republic

Transdanubia pn
Transdanubien
region of Hungary

Transnistria /tɹænzˈnɪsˌtɹi.ə/ pn
Transnistrien
Transnistria, an autonomous territory in Moldova

Transnistrian adj
transnistrisch

Transylvania /tɹænslˈveɪni.ə/ pn
Siebenbürgen
Transylvania

Transylvanian Saxon n
Siebenbürger Sachse Siebenbürger Sächsin
German settler of Transylvania

Transylvanian Saxon pn
Siebenbürger Sächsisch Siebenbürgisch-Sächsisch
West Central German lect

Trappist n
Trappist Trappistin
a monk or nun of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance

Tremadocian n
Tremadocium

Trentino pn
Welschtirol
province of Italy

Trentino-Alto Adige pn
Trentino-Südtirol
region

Trento pn
Trient
city

Tressange pn
Tressingen
a commune in France

Triangulum Australe pn
Südliches Dreieck
constellation

Triangulum Galaxy pn
Dreiecksnebel Triangulumnebel
spiral galaxy

Triassic /tɹaɪˈæsɪk/ pn
Trias
the geologic period

Tribeca /tɹaɪˈbɛkə/ pn
Tribeca
Tribeca

Trier pn
Trier
city in Germany

Trieste pn
Triest
city
province

Trinidad and Tobago /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd toʊˈbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd təʊˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ pn
Trinidad und Tobago
country

Trinitarian adj
trinitarisch
believing in the Trinity
of or pertaining to Trinity
of or pertaining to the doctrine of the Trinity

Trinitarian n
Trinitarier Trinitarierin
a believer in the Trinity

Trinity pn
Dreieinigkeit Dreifaltigkeit Trinität
Christianity: three persons of the Godhead

Trinity Sunday pn
Trinitatis
Sunday after Whitsunday

Tripoli /tɹɪˈpoʊlə/ /ˈtɹɪpəli/ pn
Tripolis
capital of Libya

Tristan /ˈtɹɪstən/ pn
Tristan
male given name

Triton /ˈtɹaɪtən/ pn
Triton
seventh moon of Neptune

Trojan /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/ adj
trojanisch
relating to the city Troy

Trojan /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/ n
Trojaner Trojanerin Troer Troerin
person from Troy

Trojan War pn
Trojanischer Krieg
mythological war

Trojan horse n
Trojaner
computing: malicious program

Trojan horse pn
Trojanisches Pferd
epic wooden horse

Tromsø pn
Tromsø
municipality in Norway

Trondheim pn
Drontheim Trondheim
city in Norway

Tropic of Cancer pn
nördlicher Wendekreis
the parallel of latitude 23°30′ north of the equator

Tropic of Capricorn pn
südlicher Wendekreis
parallel of latitude 23°30' S

Trotskyism n
Trotzkismus
left-wing political philosophy named after Leon Trotsky

Trotskyite n
Trotzkist Trotzkistin
an advocate of the communist doctrines of Leon Trotsky

Troy /tɹɔɪ/ pn
Troja Troia
an ancient city

True Cross pn
Heiliges Kreuz Kreuz Kreuz Christi
cross on which Christ was crucified

Trumpeldor pn
Trumpeldor
surname

Trumpism n
Trumpismus
characteristic uttering

Trumpism pn
Trumpismus
the philosophy and politics espoused by Donald Trump

Tsakonian adj
zakonisch

Tsakonian n
Zakone

Tsakonian pn
Zakonisch
language

Tsaritsyn pn
Zarizyn
former name of Volgograd

Tskhinvali /ˈtskɪnvali/ pn
Zchinwali
A city in Georgia

Tsonga n
Tsonga
person

Tsonga pn
Xitsonga
language

Tuareg /ˈtwɑɹ.ɛɡ/ /ˈtwɑː.ɹɛɡ/ pn
Targi Targia Targiya Tuareg Tuaregs
people
Tamaschek Tuareg
various Berber languages

Tube pn
Metro U-Bahn Untergrundbahn
informal: the London underground

Tucana pn
Tukan
constellation

Tue n
Di. Die. Dienst.
abbreviation of Tuesday

Tuesday /ˈt(j)uzdeɪ/ /ˈtjuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃʉːzdæe/ adv
am Dienstag Dienstag
on Tuesday

Tuesday /ˈt(j)uzdeɪ/ /ˈtjuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃʉːzdæe/ n
Dienstag
day of the week

Tungusic adj
tungusisch
of or pertaining to these languages

Tunis /ˈtjuːnɪs/ /ˈtuːnəs/ pn
Tunis
capital of Tunisia

Tunisia /tjuːˈnɪzi.ə/ /tuˈniʒ.ə/ pn
Tunesien
Republic of Tunisia

Tunisian adj
tunesisch
pertaining to Tunisia

Tunisian n
Tunesier Tunesierin
person from Tunisia

Tupperware party n
Tupperparty
party where Tupperware is sold

Turin /tjʊəˈɹɪn/ pn
Turin
city
province

Turinese adj
turinisch turiner
of or relating to Turin

Turinese n
Turiner Turinerin
a person from Turin

Turing machine n
Turingmaschine
abstract machine

Turing test n
Turing-Test
test of a computer's ability to demonstrate intelligence

Turk /tɜːk/ /tɝk/ n
Türke Türkin
a person from Turkey

Turkestan pn
Turkestan
a historical region in Asia

Turkey /ˈtɜː.ki/ /ˈtɝ.ki/ pn
Türkei
country at intersection of Europe and Asia

Turkic adj
Turk- turkisch
of or relating to this language group or the people who speak it

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ adj
türkisch Türkisch
of, from or pertaining to Turkey, the Turkish people or the Turkish language

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ n
Türkisch türkisch
official language of Turkey and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Turkish Van n
Schwimmkatze Türkisch Van Türkische Katze Vankatze

Turkish bath n
Hamam Hammām
establishment

Turkish coffee n
Mokka
type of coffee

Turkish delight n
Lokum
confection

Turkish pizza n
Türkische Pizza
meal made from Turkish bread

Turkman /ˈtɜɹkmən/ n
Turkmenin Turkmene
person from Turkmenistan

Turkmen /ˈtɜːk.mən/ /ˈtɝk.mən/ adj
turkmenisch Turkmenisch
of or pertaining to Turkmenistan, the Turkmen people or the Turkmen language

Turkmen /ˈtɜːk.mən/ /ˈtɝk.mən/ n
Turkmenisch turkmenische Sprache
language spoken in Turkmenistan

Turkmen SSR pn
Turkmenische SSR
Soviet republic

Turkmenistan /tɚkˈmɛn.ɪ.stæn/ /ˌtɜːkmɛn.ɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Turkmenistan
Central Asian country

Turks and Caicos Islands /ˈtɜː(ɹ)ks ən ˈkeɪkəs ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Turks- und Caicosinseln
a British overseas territory in the Caribbean

Turku pn
Turku
A city in Finland

Tuscan /ˈtʌs.kən/ n
Toskaner Toskanerin
person from or inhabitant of Tuscany

Tuscany /ˈtʌskəni/ pn
Toskana
region in Italy

Tutankhamon /ˌtu.tɑŋˈkɑ.mən/ /ˌtuːtənˈkɑːmən/ pn
Tutanchamun Tutenchamun
Egyptian Pharaoh

Tuva /ˈtuːvə/ pn
Tuwa
a republic of the Russian Federation

Tuvalu /tuːˈvɑː.luː/ pn
Tuvalu
country in Oceania

Tuvaluan /tuːˈvɑluːən/ adj
tuvaluisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Tuvalu, the Tuvaluan people or the Tuvaluan language

Tuvaluan /tuːˈvɑluːən/ n
Tuvaluer Tuvaluerin
A person from Tuvalu or of Tuvaluan descent

Tuvan /ˈtuːvən/ n
Tuwiner Tuwinerin
person

Tuvan /ˈtuːvən/ pn
Tuwinisch Tuwinische Sprache
language

Tuzla pn
Tuzla
a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tver pn
Twer
city

Tweedledum and Tweedledee /ˌtwiːdəlˈdʌm ən ˌtwiːdəlˈdiː/ n
Duck und Doof
people who spend a lot of time together, and look and act similarly

Twelve Days of Christmas n
zwölf Weihnachtstage zwölfte
the season or time made up of the twelve days between Christmas and Epiphany

Twelver n
Imamiten Zwölfer-Schiiten

Twents pn
Twentisch twentisch

Twin Towers pn
Welthandelszentrum Zwillingstürme
the two main buildings of the World Trade Center

Twix n
Raider Twix

TypeScript /ˈtʌɪpskɹɪpt/ pn
TypeScript
scripting programming language

Tyr pn
Tyr
norse god

Tyrannosaurus rex n
Tyrannosaurus Rex
dinosaur

Tyre /ˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Tyros Tyrus
an ancient sea port and city state of Phoenicia

Tyrol /tɪˈɹoʊl/ pn
Tirol
region of central Europe
state in the west of Austria

Tyrolean /tɪˈɹoʊl.i.ən/ n
Tiroler Tirolerin
someone from Tyrol

Tyrolese /tɪɹ.ə.ˈliz/ adj
Tiroler tirolerisch
of or relating to Tyrol

Tyrrhenian Sea pn
Tyrrhenisches Meer
Part of the Mediterranean Sea

Tyrtaeus pn
Tyrtäus
Ancient Greek name

Tyumen pn
Tjumen
a city in Russia

Târgu Mureș pn
Neumarkt am Mieresch
city in Romania

Tübingen /ˈt(j)uːbɪŋən/ pn
Tübingen
city in Swabia

U-shaped adj
U-förmig u-förmig
shaped like the letter U

U-turn n
Kehrtwende 180-Grad-Drehung 180-Grad-Wende Hundertachtziggraddrehung Hundertachtziggradwende
reversal of policy
Kehrtwende Fahrtrichtungswechsel Wenden
semi-circular turn

UAE /juː.eɪ.iː/ pn
VAE
initialism of United Arab Emirates

UAV n
Drohne unbemanntes Fluggerät unbemanntes Kleinfluggerät unbemanntes Luftfahrzeug
unmanned aerial vehicle

UBI n
BGE
Initialism of universal basic income

UEFA /juˈeɪfə/ pn
UEFA
Union of European Football Associations

UFO /ˌjuˌɛfˈoʊ/ /ˌjuːɛfˈəʊ/ n
UFO
an unidentified flying object

UHT milk n
H-Milch Haltbarmilch
ultrapasteurized milk

UK pn
V. K. V.K. VK
abbreviation of United Kingdom

UN pn
VN UN UNO
United Nations

UN Security Council pn
Sicherheitsrat Sicherheitsrat der Vereinten Nationen
international organ

UPS n
USV
uninterruptible power supply

US American n
US-Amerikaner US-Amerikanerin
inhabitant or citizen of the United States of America

US Virgin Islands pn
Amerikanische Jungferninseln
Country in the Caribbean

US dollar n
US-Dollar
official currency of the United States

USA /juː ɛs ˈeɪ/ /ˌju ˌɛs ˈeɪ/ pn
USA
United States of America

USSR /ˌju.ɛs.ɛsˈɑ(ɹ)/ pn
UdSSR
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Uckange pn
Ückingen
a commune in France

Udi pn
udische Sprache
language

Udmurt adj
udmurtisch
pertaining to Udmurts, Udmurtia, or the Udmurt language

Udmurt n
Udmurte Udmurtin
person

Udmurt pn
Udmurtisch
language

Ufa pn
Ufa
city

Uganda /juˈɡændə/ pn
Uganda
Republic of Uganda

Ugandan /juˈɡɑndən/ /juːˈɡændən/ adj
ugandisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Uganda, the Ugandan people or the Ugandan language

Ugandan /juˈɡɑndən/ /juːˈɡændən/ n
Ugander Uganderin
A person from Uganda or of Ugandan descent

Ugaritic adj
ugaritisch
pertaining to the ancient city of Ugarit

Ugaritic pn
Ugaritisch
language

Ugric adj
ugrisch
of or pertaining to a group of languages

Ugric pn
Ugrisch ugrische Sprachen
group of languages

Ukraine /juˈkɹeɪn/ /juːˈkɹeɪn/ pn
Ukraine
Eastern European country

Ukrainian /juːˈkɹeɪnɪən/ adj
ukrainisch Ukrainisch
relating to Ukraine or its people

Ukrainian /juːˈkɹeɪnɪən/ n
Ukrainer Ukrainerin
ethnic/citizen
Ukrainisch ukrainisch
language

Ukrainian SSR pn
Ukrainische SSR
abbreviation of Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic

Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic pn
Ukrainische Sozialistische Sowjetrepublik
the Bolshevik state of Ukraine

Ukrainization n
Ukrainisierung
the process or result of Ukrainizing

Ulaanbaatar /ˌuːlɑːn ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ pn
Ulaanbaatar Ulan-Bator
the capital of Mongolia

Ulric /ʊl.ɹɪk/ pn
Ulrich
male given name

Ulrica pn
Rica Uli Ulka Ulrike
female given name

Uluru /ˈuːluɹuː/ pn
Uluru
giant rock in Australia

Ulyanovsk /ʊlˈjɑːnɒfsk/ pn
Uljanowsk
city

Uman pn
Uman
city in Ukraine

Umbria pn
Umbrien
region of Italy

Umbrian /ˈʌmbɹi.ən/ adj
umbrisch
relating to Umbria or to its inhabitants or extinct language

Umbrian /ˈʌmbɹi.ən/ n
Umbrer Umbrerin
an inhabitant of Umbria

Umbrian /ˈʌmbɹi.ən/ pn
Umbrisch
language

Umbriel pn
Umbriel
moon of Uranus

Uncle Sam pn
Uncle Sam
personification of the US government

Uncle Scrooge n
Dagobert Duck Onkel Dagobert
rich miser

Unicode /ˈjunɪˌkəʊd/ /ˈjuːnɪˌkəʊd/ pn
Unicode
series of computer encoding standards

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics pn
Union der Sozialistischen Sowjetrepubliken
a confederation of Communist states

Unitarianism n
Unitarismus
the religious belief that God is a single person

United Arab Emirates /juˌnaɪtɪd ˌæɹəb ˈɛmɪɹɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɪd ˌæɹəb ˈɛmɪɹɪts/ pn
Vereinigte Arabische Emirate
country in the Middle East

United Kingdom /juːˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ pn
Vereinigtes Königreich
Kingdom in Europe

United Kingdom of Great Britain pn
Vereinigtes Königreich Großbritannien
United Kingdom of Great Britain

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland pn
Vereinigtes Königreich Großbritannien und Irland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland pn
Vereinigtes Königreich Großbritannien und Nordirland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Nations pn
Vereinte Nationen
international coalition

United Nations Economic and Social Council pn
Wirtschafts- und Sozialrat der Vereinten Nationen
one of the six principal organs of the United Nations

United Nations General Assembly pn
Generalversammlung der Vereinten Nationen
one of the six principal organs of the United Nations

United States /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˈsteɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˈsteɪts/ pn
Vereinigte Staaten Amerika USA
the United States

United States of America /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹɪ̈kə/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹɨkə/ pn
Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika USA Vereinigte Staaten Amerika
country in North America

Universal Serial Bus n
USB
computing standard for interconnecting PC devices

Universe /ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/ /ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːs/ pn
Universum
sum of everything that exists

Universiade n
Universiade
a sport event

Unix /ˈjuːnɪks/ n
Unix
operating system

Unix time pn
Unixzeit
system for describing instants of time

Upanishad pn
Upanischad
Hindu text

Upper Austria pn
Oberösterreich
state of Austria

Upper German adj
oberdeutsch
relating to Upper German

Upper German n
Oberdeutsch
language

Upper Silesia pn
Oberschlesien
region

Upper Sorbian pn
Obersorbisch
a Slavic language spoken in part of Saxony

Upper Volta pn
Obervolta
former name of Burkina Faso

Uppsala /ʊpˈsɑlə/ /ˈʊpsɑːlə/ pn
Uppsala
city in eastern central Sweden

Ural Mountains pn
Ural
mountains

Ural owl n
Habichtskauz Uralkauz
Strix uralensis

Uranian /jʊˈɹeɪniən/ /jʊˈɹeɪnɪən/ n
Urning
male homosexual

Uranus /ˈjuɹənəs/ /ˈjʊɹənəs/ pn
Uranus
planet
god of the sky and heavens

Urban pn
Urban
male given name

Urdu /ˈʊəɹduː/ n
Urdu
the Indo-Iranian language

Uri pn
Kanton Uri
canton of Switzerland

Uriah pn
Urija Uria
biblical character

Urim and Thummim n
Urim und Thummim
sacred devices used for casting lots

Ursa Major /ˌɝsə ˈmeɪdʒɚ/ pn
Großer Bär
large circumpolar constellation of the northern sky

Ursa Minor /ˌɝsə ˈmaɪnɚ/ pn
Kleiner Bär kleiner Bär kleiner Wagen
a circumpolar constellation of the northern sky

Ursula pn
Ursula
female given name

Uruguay /ˈjʊə.ɹə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈjʊɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ pn
Uruguay
country

Uruguayan /uɹuˈɡwaɪən/ adj
uruguayisch
of Uruguay

Uruguayan /uɹuˈɡwaɪən/ n
Uruguayer Uruguayerin
a person from Uruguay

Usedom pn
Usedom
island

Usenet /ˈjuːz.nɛt/ pn
Usenet
a world-wide distributed discussion system consisting of newsgroups classified hierarchically by subject

Usonian /juːˈsoʊni.ən/ adj
US-amerikanisch
of the USA

Usonian /juːˈsoʊni.ən/ n
US-Amerikaner US-Amerikanerin
a citizen of the USA, as opposed to an inhabitant of America as a whole

Ussuriysk pn
Ussurijsk
city in Russia

Utraquism n
Kalixtiner
moderate Hussitism

Utrecht /juːˈtɹɛxt/ /ˈjuˌtɹɛkt/ pn
Utrecht
city in the Netherlands
province of the Netherlands

Utsunomiya pn
Utsunomiya
a city of Japan

Uyghur /uj.ˈɡuɹ/ /uj.ˈɡʊə/ /ˈwiːɡɚ/ n
Uigure Uigurin
member of ethnic group

Uyghur /uj.ˈɡuɹ/ /uj.ˈɡʊə/ /ˈwiːɡɚ/ pn
Uigurisch
language

Uzbek adj
usbekisch
of, from, or pertaining to Uzbekistan, its people or language

Uzbek n
Usbekisch
language
Usbeke Usbekin
person

Uzbek SSR pn
Usbekische SSR
Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic

Uzbekistan /ʊzˌbɛkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Usbekistan
Republic of Uzbekistan

Uzhhorod pn
Ungwar Ungarisch Burg
a city in western Ukraine

V-neck n
V-Ausschnitt
V-shaped neckline

V-shaped adj
V-förmig
shaped like the letter V

VAT /væt/ /ˌviːeɪˈtiː/ n
MWSt
value-added tax

VFD n
FF
US: Volunteer Fire Department

VHF adj
UKW
initialism of very high frequency

VIP n
V. I. P. VIP
abbreviation: very important person

VW pn
Volkswagen
Volkswagen, a German car manufacturer

Vaasa pn
Vaasa
a city in Finland

Vadodara pn
Vadodara
city in India

Vaduz pn
Vaduz
capital of Liechtenstein

Vajrayana pn
Vajrayana Wadschrajana
school of Buddhism

Valais pn
Kanton Wallis
A canton

Valens pn
Valens
a Roman cognomen

Valentina pn
Valentina
female given name

Valentine n
Valentin
male given name

Valentine's Day pn
Valentinstag
Saint Valentine's Day

Valentinian pn
Valentinian
a Roman cognomen

Valerian pn
Valerian
a Roman cognomen

Valerie pn
Valerie
female given name

Valhalla /vælˈhælə/ pn
Walhalla Walhall
in Norse mythology, the home of warriors slain gloriously in battle

Valle d'Aosta /ˌvaleɪ dɑːˈɒstə/ pn
Aostatal
region of northwestern Italy

Valletta pn
Valletta
capital of Malta

Valley of the Kings pn
Tal der Könige
Egyptian valley known for its tombs

Valley of the Sun pn
Tal der Sonne
Term for the Phoenix metropolitan area

Van Allen radiation belt n
Van-Allen-Gürtel Van-Allen-Strahlungsgürtel
either of two torus-shaped areas circling Earth

Vancouver /væŋˈkuː.vɚ/ pn
Vancouver
city

Vandal adj
wandalisch
of or relating to the Vandals

Vandal n
Vandale Wandale
member of an ancient east Germanic tribe

Vanessa /vəˈnɛsə/ pn
Vanessa
female given name

Vanuatu /væn.uːˈɑː.tuː/ /vɑ.nuˈɑ.tu/ pn
Vanuatu
Republic of Vanuatu

Vanuatuan adj
vanuatuisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Vanuatu, the Vanuatuan people or the Vanuatuan language

Vanuatuan n
Vanuatuer Vanuatuerin
A person from Vanuatu or of Vanuatuan descent

Varangian /vəˈɹæn.d͡ʒi.ən/ n
Waräger
member of a Scandinavian tribe

Varaždin pn
Warasdin
city in Croatia

Varese pn
Varese
capital

Varna pn
Warna
city in Bulgaria

Varsovian adj
Warschauer
of, from or relating to Warsaw

Varsovian n
Warschauer Warschauerin
someone from Warsaw

Varus pn
Varus
a Roman cognomen

Vatican /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən/ adj
vatikanisch
Relating to the Vatican City state

Vatican /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən/ pn
Vatikan
state

Vatican City /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən ˈsɪt.i/ pn
Vatikanstadt Vatikan
State of the Vatican City

Vatican City State pn
Vatikanstaat
official name of Vatican City

Vaud pn
Kanton Waadt Waadt
A canton

Veda /ˈveɪdə/ pn
Veda Veden
Sanskrit scriptures

Vedic Sanskrit pn
Vedisch
language

Vega /ˈveɪɡə/ pn
Wega
the brightest star in the constellation Lyra

Vehm pn
Feme
Westphalian court in the Middle Ages

Vela pn
Segel des Schiffs
constellation

Velcro pn
Klettband Klettverschluss
fastener

Velvet Revolution n
Samtene Revolution
any non-violent political revolution

Vendémiaire /vɛnˌdɛmɪˈɛː/ /ˌvɑndəˈmjɛəɹ/ pn
Vendémiaire Weinlesemonat Weinmonat Weinmond
the first month of the French Republican Calendar

Venerable /ˈvɛnəɹəbl/ adj
ehrwürdig

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ adj
venezianisch
relating to Venice

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ n
Venezianer Venezianerin
inhabitant of Venice

Venetian blind n
Jalousie
blind consisting of overlapping horizontal slats

Venetic /vəˈnetɪk/ pn
Venetisch
Venetic language

Venezuela /ˌvɛn.ɪˈzweɪ.lə/ pn
Venezuela
country

Venezuelan adj
venezolanisch venezuelisch
of, from, or pertaining to Venezuela or the Venezuelan people

Venezuelan n
Venezolaner Venezolanerin
person from Venezuela or of Venezuelan descent

Venice /ˈvɛnɪs/ pn
Venedig
city and province in Italy
empire

Venn diagram n
Venn-Diagramm
diagram representing sets by circles

Ventspils pn
Windau Ventspils
city in Latvia

Ventôse /vɑnˈtoʊz/ /vɒ̃ˈtəʊz/ pn
Ventôse Windmonat Ventose
the sixth month of the French Republican Calendar

Venus /ˈvinəs/ /ˈviːnəs/ pn
Venus
goddess
planet

Venus de Milo pn
Venus von Milo
sculpture

Venus flytrap n
Venusfliegenfalle
Dionaea muscipula

Venus symbol n
Venussymbol
the symbol ♀

Venus' comb n
Venuskamm
Scandix pecten-veneris

Venusian /vəˈnjuː.si.ən/ /vəˈnjuː.sjən/ adj
Venus- venerisch
of Venus

Venusian /vəˈnjuː.si.ən/ /vəˈnjuː.sjən/ n
Venusbewohner Venusbewohnerin Venusianer Venusianerin
inhabitant of Venus

Venusian /vəˈnjuː.si.ən/ /vəˈnjuː.sjən/ pn
Venusianisch
language

Veps pn
Wepsisch
the language

Vera /ˈvɪə.ɹə/ pn
Vera
female given name

Vercingetorix pn
Vercingetorix
Gallic chieftain

Verfremdungseffekt /vɜːˈfɹɛmduŋsəˌfɛkt/ n
Verfremdungseffekt
Verfremdungseffekt

Vermont /vəˈmɒnt/ /vɚˈmɑnt/ [vɚˈmɑ̃ʔ] pn
Vermont
a state in the United States

Verner alternation n
grammatischer Wechsel
Alternation between consonants in the Germanic languages

Veronese adj
Veroneser veronesisch

Veronica pn
Veronika
female given name

Versailles /vəɹˈsaɪ/ /vɛəˈsaɪ/ pn
Versailles
suburb of Paris

Vespasian /vɛsˈpeɪʒi.ən/ pn
Vespasian
Roman cognomen

Vespers pn
Vesper
A Christian service held in the late afternoon or early evening

Vesuvius /vəˈsu.vi.əs/ pn
Vesuv
volcano in Italy

Vianden pn
Vianden
city

Viborg pn
Viborg
Danish city

Vicenza pn
Vicenza
city or province in Veneto, Italy

Victor pn
Viktor
male given name

Victoria /vɪkˈtɔːɹi.ə/ pn
Viktoriasee
Lake Victoria
Victoria
Queen Victoria
state in Australia
Viktoria
female given name

Victoria Cross n
Victoria-Kreutz
highest military award

Victoria Falls pn
Victoriafälle
waterfall in Africa

Victory Day n
Tag des Sieges
a day to commemorate victories in important battles or wars in the countries' history

Vienna /vaɪˈi.nə/ /vaɪˈæ.nə/ /vaɪˈɛ.nə/ /viˈɛ.nə/ /ˈvaɪ.ə.nə/ pn
Wien
capital of Austria

Vienna sausage n
Würstchen

Viennese /ˌviː.ən.iːz/ adj
wienerisch
connected with Vienna

Viennese /ˌviː.ən.iːz/ n
Wiener Wienerin
inhabitant

Viennese oyster n
Wiener Auster
sex position

Viennese waltz n
Wiener Walzer
ballroom dance

Vientiane /viˌɛntiˈɑːn/ pn
Vientiane Vieng Chan
capital of Laos

Vietnam /(ˌ)vjɛtˈnɑːm/ /viˌɛtˈnɑm/ pn
Vietnam
country in Southeast Asia

Vietnam War pn
Vietnamkrieg
war that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia between 1955 and 1975

Vietnamese /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ adj
vietnamesisch Vietnamesisch
of or pertaining to Vietnam

Vietnamese /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ n
Vietnamese Vietnamesin Vietnamesisch
Vietnamese person
Vietnamesisch vietnamesisch
language

Viking /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ n
Wikinger
One of the Scandinavian seafaring warriors

Vilnius pn
Vilnius Wilna
capital of Lithuania

Vincent /ˈvɪnsənt/ pn
Vincent Vinzenz
male given name

Vincentian adj
vincentisch
Of, or pertaining to, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Vincentian n
Vincenter Vincenterin
A citizen of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Vinica pn
Weinitz
village in Slovenia

Virgil pn
Vergil
Roman writer

Virgin pn
die Jungfrau
Mary, the mother of Jesus
constellation or star sign

Virgin Islands pn
Jungferninseln
archipelago

Virgin Mary pn
Jungfrau Maria Madonna
mother of Christ

Virginia /vɚˈdʒɪn.jə/ pn
Virginia Virginien
state

Virginian n
Virginianer Virginianerin
resident of Virginia

Virgo /ˈvɜːɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝɡoʊ/ pn
Jungfrau
astrological sign
constellation

Virgo Supercluster /ˈvɚɡoʊ ˈsu.pɚˈklʌstɚ/ pn
Virgo-Superhaufen
Local Supercluster

Visean pn
Viséum
A subdivision of the Carboniferous period

Visegrád pn
Plintenburg
town in Hungary

Vishnu /ˈvɪʃnu/ pn
Vishnu Wischnu
the god

Visigoth n
Westgote
member of an East Germanic tribe

Visigothic adj
westgotisch
of or pertaining to the Visigoths

Vistula /ˈvɪstʃʊlə/ pn
Weichsel
Polish river

Vitebsk pn
Wizebsk Witebsk
city

Vitruvian Man pn
vitruvianischer Mensch
the drawing by Leonardo

Vitus pn
Veit
male given name

Vivian /ˈvɪvi.ən/ pn
Vivien
female given name

Vladika n
Wladika
historical ruler of Montenegro

Vladikavkaz pn
Wladikawkas
city

Vladimir /ˈvlæd.ɪm.iə(ɹ)/ pn
Wladimir
Russian city
male given name

Vladivostok pn
Wladiwostok
seaport in Russia

Vltava /vəlˈtɑːvə/ pn
Moldau Vltava
a major river in the Czech Republic

Vojvodina /ˌvɔɪvəˈdiːnə/ pn
Vojvodina Woiwodina Wojwodina
autonomous province of Serbia

Volans pn
Fliegender Fisch
small circumpolar constellation of the southern sky

Volapük /volaˈpyk/ /ˈvɒləˌpʊk/ pn
Volapük Volapük-Sprache Volapükisch Volapüksprache
language

Volapükist n
Volapükist
specialist or speaker of Volapük

Volga /ˈvoʊlɡə/ pn
Wolga
longest river in Europe, flowing to the Caspian Sea

Volgograd pn
Wolgograd
Volgograd

Volhynia pn
Wolhynien Wolhinien Wolinien Wolynien
region

Volkswagen n
Volkswagen
a car manufacturer, a car manufactured by Volkswagen (transliterations)

Vologda pn
Wologda
city in Russia

Volscian /ˈvɒlʃən/ adj
volskisch
related to the Volsci

Volscian /ˈvɒlʃən/ n
Volsker Volskerin
a person of Volscian descent

Volscian /ˈvɒlʃən/ pn
Volskisch
an Italic language

Volyn pn
Wolhynien Wolhinien Wolinien Wolyn Wolynien
oblast

Voronezh pn
Woronesch
city in Russia

Vosges /voʊʒ/ pn
Vogesen
mountain range in France

Vote n
Wote Wotin
person of Votic descent

Votic pn
Wotisch Votisch
language

Vulcan /ˈvʌlkən/ pn
Vulkan
Roman god of fire
Theoretical planet

Vulgar Latin pn
Vulgärlatein
the Latin language as spoken by people

Vulgate /ˈvʌlɡeɪt/ pn
Vulgata
Latin Bible translation

Vulpecula /vʌlˈpɛkjələ/ pn
Fuchs
autumn constellation

Vuoksi River pn
Vuoksi Wuoksa
river in Finland

Vyborg pn
Wyborg Wiburg
city in Russia

Váh pn
Waag
river in Slovakia

Vänern pn
Vänern
Swedish lake

Vé pn
Vé
Norse mythological figure

Võro /ˈvɜːɹəʊ/ pn
Võro
language

Völkerwanderung n
Völkerwanderung
mass migration of Germanic people in Europe during the early Middle Ages

Völuspá pn
Völuspá
first book of the Poetic Edda

WRT preposition
bzgl.
abbreviated forms of prepositions denoting with respect to

WTF phraseologicalUnit
WZT
What the fuck

WYSIWYG /ˈwɪz.iˌwɪɡ/ n
WYSIWYG wirklichkeitsgetreue Darstellung auf dem Bildschirm
computer program that allows editing on screen what the printed version would be like

Wadden Sea pn
Wattenmeer
Wadden Sea

Wadowice pn
Wadowitz
city in Poland

Waffen-SS /ˈvafən.ɛs.ɛs/ pn
Waffen-SS
combat arm of the Schutzstaffel

Wagner /ˈwæɡnɚ/ pn
Wagner
surname

Wahhabi n
Wahhabit
an adherent of the puritanical reform movement

Wahhabism pn
Wahhabismus
branch of Sunni Islam

Wahhabite n
Wahhabit
follower of Wahhabism

Waldemar pn
Waldemar
male given name

Waldensian adj
Waldenser- waldensisch
of or pertaining to the Waldenses

Waldensian n
Waldenser Waldenserin
one who holds the doctrines of the Waldenses

Waldorf salad n
Waldorfsalat
type of salad

Wales /weɪlz/ pn
Wales
a constituent nation of the UK

Wallachia /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ə/ pn
Mährische Walachei
region in Moravia
Walachei
region in Romania

Wallachian /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ən/ adj
walachisch wallachisch
related to Wallachia

Wallachian /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ən/ pn
Walachisch Wallachisch
language

Wallis and Futuna pn
Wallis und Futuna
an overseas territory of France in Oceania

Wallonia /wəˈləʊnɪə/ pn
Wallonien Wallonie
a region

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ adj
wallonisch Wallonisch
referring to the French-speaking people of southern Belgium
referring to the Romance language

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ n
Wallone Wallonin
an inhabitant of Wallonia

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ pn
Wallonisch wallonisch
Romance language

Walpurgis night n
Walpurgisnacht
Walpurgis Night

Walter /ˈwɑltɚ/ /ˈwɔltɚ/ /ˈwɔːltə/ pn
Walter Walther
male given name

Wandering Jew pn
Ewiger Jude Wandernder Jude
the Jewish shoemaker from the Christian legend

Wanderwort n
Wanderwort
Translations

Wankel engine n
Wankelmotor
type of engine

Warholian adj
Warhol'sch warholsch
of or pertaining to Andy Warhol

Warner pn
Werner
male given name of Germanic origin

Warsaw /ˈwɔɹsɔ/ /ˈwɔːsɔː/ pn
Warschau
capital city of Poland

Warsaw Pact pn
Warschauer Pakt
military alliance
pact

Warsaw Uprising pn
Warschauer Aufstand
millitary operation

Warta pn
Warthe
river

Washington /ˈwɑʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/ pn
Washington
name

Washington, D.C. pn
Washington, D.C.
federal capital of the United States of America

Waterford pn
Waterford
the city
the county

Way of St. James pn
Jakobsweg
Any of the pilgrimage routes to the shrine of the apostle St. James the Great

Way of the Cross n
Kreuzweg
series of images

Wałbrzych pn
Waldenburg Wałbrzych
city in southwest Poland

Web service n
Webservice
software designed to support interaction over a network

Wed n
Mi. Mit. Mittw.
abbreviation of Wednesday

Wednesday /ˈwenzdæe/ /ˈwɛ(ʔə)nzde/ /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/ n
Mittwoch Wotanstag
day of the week

Wehrmacht pn
Wehrmacht
German armed forces from 1935 to 1945

Weimar /ˈvaɪmɑː/ /ˈvaɪmɑːɹ/ pn
Weimar
city

Weimar Republic /ˈvaɪmɑː(ɹ) ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Weimarer Republik
Germany between 1919 and 1933

Weinsberg pn
Weinsberg
town in Germany

Wellerism n
Sagwort Wellerismus
proverb

Wellington /ˈwelɘŋtɘn/ /ˈwɛlɪŋtən/ pn
Wellington
capital of New Zealand

Wellington boots n
Gummistiefel
waterproof rubber boot

Welsh /wɛlʃ/ adj
walisisch Walisisch
of or pertaining to Wales
of or pertaining to the Welsh language

Welsh /wɛlʃ/ n
Waliser
collectively, people of Wales
Walisisch
language

Welshman n
Waliser
native or inhabitant of Wales

Welshwoman n
Waliserin
woman who is a native or inhabitant of Wales

Wenceslaus pn
Wenzel Wenzeslaus
male given name

Wend n
Wende Wendin
member of a Slavic people from the borders of Germany and Poland

Wendy house n
Spielhaus Spielhäuschen
toy house for children to play in

Wenker sentence n
Wenkersatz
any of 40 sample sentences developed as an effort to map spoken dialects of the German language

Wenzhou /wɛnˈdʒəʊ/ /wʌnˈdʒoʊ/ pn
Wenzhou
city in China

Wermelskirchen pn
Wermelskirchen
a city in Western Germany

Wernicke's area n
Wernicke-Areal Wernicke-Region Wernicke-Zentrum
posterior section of the superior temporal gyrus

Weser pn
Weser
river in Germany

West pn
Westeuropa
Western Europe, non-Cold War concept
Westen
Western world
Western block, Western Europe

West Africa pn
Westafrika
An area of west Africa, spanning 16 African countries

West Bank pn
Westjordanland Westbank Cisjordanien Westjordanien
territory

West Bengal /wɛst bɛŋˈɡɔːl/ pn
Westbengalen
state

West Berlin pn
West-Berlin
western Berlin between 1949 and 1990

West Central German adj
westmitteldeutsch

West Central German n
Westmitteldeutsch

West Coast pn
Westküste
the western seaboard of the United States

West Flanders pn
West-Flandern Westflandern
Belgian province in Flanders

West Flemish pn
Westflämisch
group of Flemish dialects

West Frisian pn
Westfriesisch
language spoken in Friesland

West Germany pn
Westdeutschland BRD Bundesrepublik Deutschland
former European country

West Indies pn
Westindien
islands of the Caribbean sea

West Jerusalem pn
Westjerusalem
western sector of Jerusalem

West Slavic pn
westslawisch
of or relating to the West Slavs

West Virginia /ˈwɛst vɚˈdʒɪn.jə/ pn
West Virginia
US state

Western Abenaki pn
Abenaki Abenakisch
the language

Western Armenian n
Westarmenisch
language

Western Asia pn
Westasien
the westernmost subregion of Asia

Western Australia pn
Western Australia
state of Australia

Western Europe pn
Westeuropa
Western Europe

Western European adj
westeuropäisch
Western European

Western European n
Westeuropäer Westeuropäerin
Western European person

Western Hemisphere pn
westliche Hemisphäre
hemisphere of the Earth

Western Sahara pn
Westsahara
a territory in northern Africa

Western Wall pn
Klaugemauer
ancient wall in Jerusalem, remnant of the Jewish Second Temple

Western concert flute n
Querflöte
transverse woodwind instrument made of metal or wood

Westman Islands pn
Westmännerinseln
archipelago off the south coast of Iceland

Westminster Abbey pn
Abtei von Westmünster Westminster Abbey Westmünsterabtei
large Gothic church

Westminster Cathedral pn
Kathedrale von Westmünster Westminster Cathedral
chuerch

Westphalia /wɛstˈfeɪljə/ pn
Westfalen
province of Germany

Westphalian adj
westfälisch
pertaining to Westphalia or its people and culure

Westphalian n
Westfale
breed of Westphalian horse
Westfälisch westfälisches Platt westfälisches Plattdeutsch
group of dialects spoken in Westphalia
Westfale Westfälin
someone from Westphalia

Wexford pn
Wexford
county
Wexford Wiesefurt
town

WhatsApp n
WhatsApp-Nachricht

WhatsApp v
whatsappen

Wheel of Fortune pn
Glücksrad
television game show

Whig /ʍɪɡ/ n
Whig
a member of an 18th- and 19th-century political party

Whit Monday /(h)wɪt ˈmʌn.deɪ/ pn
Pfingstmontag
The day after Pentecost

White House pn
Weißes Haus
the official residence of the President of the United States of America

White Russian n
Weißer Russe White Russian
a cocktail

White Sea pn
Weißes Meer
a sea to the northwest of Russia

Whitehorse pn
Whitehorse
capital of the Yukon Territory, Canada

Whitsun /ˈʍɪt.sən/ n
Pfingstsonntag
Whitsunday

Whitsunday n
Pfingstsonntag
the Sunday of the feast of Pentecost

Wi-Fi /ˈwaɪ.faɪ/ n
WLAN Wi-Fi kabellose Netzverbindung
computing: wireless data communication standard

Wiener schnitzel n
Wiener Schnitzel
veal cutlet

Wiesbaden pn
Wiesbaden

Wigner's friend pn
Wigners Freund

Wikipedia /ˌwɪkiˈpiːdi.ə/ /ˌwɪkɪˈpiːdɪə/ pn
Wikipedia
online encyclopedia

Wikipedian /wɪ.kɪˈpiː.dɪ.ən/ adj
Wikipedia- wikipedianisch
of or relating to Wikipedia

Wikipedian /wɪ.kɪˈpiː.dɪ.ən/ n
Wikipedianer Wikipedianerin
a person who uses, edits, or contributes to Wikipedia

Wiktionarian n
Wiktionärist Wiktionäristin
A person who contributes to Wiktionary

Wiktionary /ˈwɪkʃən(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃənɹɪ/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈʋɪkʃ.nə.ɾi/ pn
Wikiwörterbuch Wiktionary
the collaborative project; a particular version of this project written in a certain language

Wilamowice pn
Wilmesau
city in Poland

Wild Hunt n
Wilde Jagd
folk myth

Wild West pn
Wilder Westen
western United States during the 19th-century era of settlement

Wilfred /ˈwɪlfɹəd/ pn
Wilfried
male given name

Wilhelmina pn
Wilhelmine
female form of William

William /ˈwɪljəm/ pn
Wilhelm
male given name

Wilson's phalarope n
Wilsonwassertreter
Phalaropus tricolor

Wilson's storm petrel n
Buntfuß-Sturmschwalbe
small seabird

Windhoek /ˈwɪndhʊk/ pn
Windhoek Windhuk
capital of Namibia

Windows pn
Windows
Microsoft Windows

Winfred pn
Winfried
male given name

Winnie the Pooh pn
Pu der Bär
the fictional bear

Winter Triangle pn
Winterdreieck
a bright asterism of the northern winter sky

Winter War pn
Winterkrieg
war

Winterthur pn
Winterthur
city

Wisconsin /wəsˈkɑnsən/ /wəˈskɑnsən/ /wɪnˈskɑnsən/ /wɪsˈkɑnsɪn/ pn
Wisconsin
state of the United States of America

Wisconsinite n
Mensch aus Wisconsin
person from Wisconsin

Wittenheim pn
Wittenheim
a city in France

Woden pn
Wotan
the Germanic chief god

Wolfgang /ˈvɔlf.ɡɑŋ/ /ˈwʊlf.ɡæŋ/ pn
Wolfgang
male given name

Woodford's rail n
Salomonenralle
bird

Worcestershire sauce /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɚ ˈsɔːs/ /ˈwʊstə(ɹ)ʃə(ɹ) ˈsɔːs/ n
Worcestershiresauce
English condiment

Word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ n
Wort
Creative word of God

Wordian pn
Wordium
A subdivision of the Permian period.

World Exposition n
Weltausstellung Expo
a regular international exposition

World Heritage Site n
Welterbe
place listed by UNESCO as being of significance

World Trade Organization pn
Welthandelsorganisation
World Trade Organization

World War I pn
Erster Weltkrieg
war

World War II pn
Zweiter Weltkrieg
war from 1939 to 1945

World War III pn
Dritter Weltkrieg
hypothetical world war (World War III)

World War IV pn
Vierter Weltkrieg
hypothetical world war (World War IV)

World Wide Web pn
World Wide Web
information space on the Internet

Worms /vɔɹmz/ /vɔːmz/ pn
Worms
a city in Germany

Wrangel Island pn
Wrangelinsel
an island in the Chukchi Sea

Wroclaw /ˈvɹɒtslɑːv/ /ˈvɹɔts.wɑf/ pn
Breslau Wrocław
a city in southwestern Poland

Wuchiapingian pn
Wuchiapingium
A subdivision of the Permian period.

Wuppertal pn
Wuppertal
a city in Germany

Wyandot n
Huronen Wyandot

Wymysorys pn
Wilmesaurisch
A West Germanic language spoken in the Polish town of Wilamowice.

Wyoming /waɪˈoʊmɪŋ/ pn
Wyoming
US state

Württembergian adj
württembergisch
of or relating to Württemberg

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ n
Röntgenapparat
X-ray machine
Röntgenbild
photograph made with X-rays
Röntgenstrahl
short wavelength electromagnetic radiation

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ v
röntgen
to take a radiograph of

X-ray fluorescence n
Röntgenfluoreszenz
The emission of electrons from a material when exposed to X-rays.

X-ray spectroscopy n
Röntgenspektroskopie
use of an X-ray spectrometer for chemical analysis

X-ray tube n
Röntgenröhre
X-ray tube

X-ray vision n
Röntgenblick
enhanced vision

X-shaped adj
X-förmig x-förmig
shaped like the 24th letter of the alphabet

XHTML pn
XHTML
XHTML

XML pn
XML
extensible markup language

XNOR gate n
XNOR-Gatter
a physical Boolean device

XOR gate n
XOR-Gatter
a physical Boolean device

Xanthi pn
Xanthi
city in Greece

Xavier /ˈzeɪ.vjɚ/ /ˈzeɪvɪə/ pn
Xaver
male given name

Xbox n
X-Box Xbox
video game console manufactured and distributed by Microsoft

Xenia /ˈziːniə/ pn
Xenia
female given name

Xenophanes /zɛˈnɒfəniːz/ pn
Xenophanes
a Greek philosopher and a poet

Xerxes /ˈzɜk.siːz/ /ˈzɝksiːz/ pn
Xerxes
Xerxes I of Persia

Xinjiang /ˈʃɪnˈdʒjæŋ/ pn
Sinkiang
autonomous region of China

Y chromosome n
Y-Chromosom
mammalian sex chromosome

Y-shaped adj
Y-förmig

YHWH pn
JHVH JHWH Jahve Jahveh Jahwe Jahweh
יהוה‎ (tetragrammaton)

YIVO pn
YIVO
Acronym of organization

YMCA n
CVJM
Young Men's Christian Association

Yahweh /ˈjɑːˌweɪ/ pn
Jahwe
personal name of God

Yakut pn
Jakutisch
language

Yakutsk pn
Jakutsk
city in Russia

Yalta pn
Jalta
city in Crimea

Yamal pn
Jamal
a large peninsula in the Russian North

Yandex /ˈjan.dɛks/ pn
Yandex
Yandex (in other scripts, the trademark may also be written in Roman letters)

Yangon [jæŋˈɡɑn] pn
Rangun Yangon
largest city in Myanmar

Yangtze /ˈjæŋ(t)si/ pn
Jangtse
river

Yank /jæŋk/ n
Ami Yankee
native of the USA

Yankee /ˈjæŋ.ki/ n
Ami
native or inhabitant of the Northern USA
Ami Yankee
native or inhabitant of the USA

Yanukovych pn
Janukowitsch Janukowytsch
Ukrainian surname

Yaoundé pn
Yaoundé Jaunde
capital of Cameroon

Yard pn
(der) Yard
(New) Scotland Yard

Yaroslav pn
Jaroslaw
Slavic name

Yaroslavl pn
Jaroslawl
city

Yassy pn
Jassenmarkt Jassy
city in Romania

Yazidi n
Jeside Jesidin Jezide Jezidin Yezide Yezidin
member of a Kurdish-speaking people of northern Iraq, whose religion is Yazidism

Yazidism pn
Jesidentum
religion

Yeager pn
Jäger
surname

Yekaterinburg pn
Jekaterinburg
city in Russia

Yekke /ˈjɛkə/ n
Jecke

Yekkish adj
jeckisch

Yelena pn
Jelena
Russian female name

Yellow Sea pn
Gelbes Meer
Asian sea

Yellowknife pn
Yellowknife
capital of the Northwest Territories, Canada

Yeltsin /ˈjeltsɪn/ pn
Jelzin
Russian surname

Yemen /ˈjɛmən/ pn
Jemen
Republic of Yemen

Yemen Arab Republic pn
Jemenitische Arabische Republik
former country

Yemeni adj
jemenitisch
of, from, or pertaining to Yemen, or the Yemeni people

Yemeni n
Jemenit Jemenitin
a person from Yemen or of Yemeni descent

Yenisei /ˌjɛnəˈseɪ/ pn
Jenissei
river in Russia

Yenish adj
jenisch

Yenish n
Jenisch

Yerevan /jɛɾɛˈvɑn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvæːn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvɑːn/ pn
Eriwan
the capital and largest city of Armenia

Yiddish /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/ adj
jiddisch judenteutsch
of or pertaining to the Yiddish language

Yiddish /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/ pn
Jiddisch Jidisch Judendeutsch Judenteutsch Jüdisch-Deutsch Jüdischdeutsch
language

Yiddishist adj
jiddischistisch

Yiddishkeit n
Jüdischkeit

Yom Kippur /ˌjɒm kɪˈpʊə/ /ˌjɒm kɪˈpʊɹ/ pn
Jom Kippur
Day of Atonement

Yonne pn
Yonne
départment of Bourgogne

York /jɔɹk/ /jɔːk/ pn
York
city in North Yorkshire

Yorkshire /ˈjɔː(ɹ)kʃɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈjɔːkʃə/ pn
Yorkshire
former large county

Yoruba /ˈjɒɹʊbə/ /ˈjɔːɹəbə/ pn
Yoruba
a sub-Saharan language

Yoshkar-Ola pn
Joschkar-Ola
city in Russia

YouTube /ˈjutub/ /ˈjuːtjuːb/ /ˈjʉːtʃʉːb/ pn
YouTube
a video-sharing website

Young Earth creationism pn
Junge-Erde-Kreationismus Kurzzeitkreationismus
Young Earth Creationism

Young's modulus n
Elastizitätsmodul Youngscher Modul
coefficient of elasticity of a solid

Your Highness pronoun
Ihre Hoheit
a title of respect used to address a prince or princess

Your Majesty pronoun
Ihre Majestät
Title of respect

Ypres /ˈiːpɹə/ pn
Ypern
City in Flanders

Ypresian pn
Ypresium
subdivision of the Eocene epoch

Yucatec Maya pn
Mayathan Yukatekisches Maya
Yucatec Maya language

Yucatán pn
Yucatán
a peninsula in North America
a state in Mexico

Yugoslav People's Army pn
Jugoslawische Volksarmee
military of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia

Yugoslavia /juːɡəˈslɑːvi.ə/ pn
Jugoslawien
former country in the Balkans

Yugoslavian adj
jugoslawisch
of or relating to Yugoslavia

Yugoslavian n
Jugoslawe Jugoslawin
a native of Yugoslavia

Yule /juːl/ pn
Julfest
the Christmas season

Yule log n
Christblock Christbrand Christklotz Weihnachtsscheit
log burned on Christmas Eve
Bûche de Noël
log-shaped cake covered in chocolate

Yutz pn
Jeutz
a commune in France

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk pn
Juschno-Sachalinsk Jushno-Sachalinsk
city in Russia

Yvonne /iːˈvɒn/ pn
Yvonne
female given name

ZWNJ n
Bindehemmer
zero-width non-joiner

Zabrze /ˈzɑːbʒeɪ/ pn
Hindenburg in Oberschlesien Zabrze
city in Silesia, Poland

Zachary /ˈzækəɹi/ pn
Zacharias
male given name

Zadar pn
Zadar
A city in Croatia

Zagreb /ˈzɑːɡɹɛb/ pn
Agram Zagreb
capital of Croatia

Zakarpattia pn
Transkarpatien
oblast

Zakynthos /ˈzakɪnθɒs/ /ˈzɑkɪnθɔs/ pn
Zakynthos
Greek island, the third largest of the Ionian Islands

Zambezi pn
Sambesi
African river

Zambia pn
Sambia
country in Southern Africa

Zambian adj
sambisch
Of or pertaining to Zambia or its people or language

Zambian n
Sambierin Sambier
A person from Zambia or of Zambian descent

Zambo n
Sambo Zambo
Afro-Indian

Zanclean pn
Zancleum
subdivision of the Pliocene epoch.

Zanzibar pn
Sansibar
island region

Zapata rail n
Kubaralle
bird

Zaporizhia pn
Saporischschja Saporoschschje
city

Zaragoza pn
Saragossa
city in Spain

Zazaki pn
Zaza-Sprache Zazaki
language

Zealand pn
Seeland
Danish island

Zebedee pn
Zebedäus
biblical character

Zechariah /ˌzɛkəˈɹaɪə/ pn
Secharja Sacharja Zacharias
Hebrew prophet traditionally considered the author of the Book of Zechariah
Secharja Sacharja
book of the Bible
king of Israel
Secharja Zacharias
father of John the Baptist

Zeeland pn
Seeland
province

Zeelandic pn
Seeländisch
language

Zelda /ˈzɛldə/ pn
Zelda
female given name

Zemfira [zɪɱˈfiɹə] pn
Semfira
transliteration of }}

Zen n
Zen
denomination of Buddhism
philosophy

Zen Buddhism n
Zenbuddhismus
the Zen denomination of Buddhism

Zenaga pn
Zenaga
language

Zend pn
Zendisch
exegesis of the Avesta's texts, or misnomer for Avestan language

Zephaniah /zɛfəˈnaɪə/ pn
Zephanja
book of the Bible

Zeppelin /ˈzɛp.lɪn/ n
Zeppelin
a type of large German dirigible airship of the early 20th century

Zerubbabel pn
Serubbabel
a governor of the Persian Province of Judah, who led the first group of Jews returned from the Babylonian Captivity

Zeta Geminorum pn
Mekbuda
star

Zeus /z(j)uːs/ /zus/ pn
Zeus
supreme ruler of all Greek gods

Zeuxis /ˈzjuːksɪs/ pn
Zeuxis
given name

Zheleznogorsk pn
Schelesnogorsk
town

Zhuang pn
Zhuang
language

Zhukov pn
Schukow Shukow
Russian surname

Zhuyin fuhao pn
Bopomofo Zhuyin Zhuyin Fuhao
Zhuyin fuhao (bopomofo)

Zika virus n
Zika-Virus
virus

Zimbabwe /zɪmˈbɑːbweɪ/ pn
Simbabwe
Republic of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean adj
simbabwisch
Of, from, or pertaining to Zimbabwe or the Zimbabwean people

Zimbabwean n
Simbabwer Simbabwerin
а person from Zimbabwe or of Zimbabwean descent

Zion /ˈzaɪ.ən/ pn
Zion
mountain in Israel

Zionism n
Zionismus
Jewish national liberation movement

Zionist adj
zionistisch
of or relating to Zionism, a Zionist, Zionists or Mount Zion

Zionist n
Zionist Zionistin
advocate of Zionism

Zionistic adj
zionistisch
of or pertaining to Zionism

Zip drive n
Zip-Laufwerk
storage device

Ziploc n
Druckverschlussbeutel Gleitverschlussbeutel
disposable, resealable storage bag fastened by a pair of interlocking flanges

Zoroaster /ˌzɒɹoʊˈæstəɹ/ pn
Zarathustra
founder of Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrian /ˌzoʊɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.ən/ /ˌzɒɹəʊˈæstɹɪən/ n
Zoroastrier
a follower of Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism /ˌzoʊɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.əˌnɪz.əm/ /ˌzɒɹəʊˈæstɹɪəˌnɪzəm/ pn
Zoroastrismus Zarathustrismus
religion and philosophy ascribed to Zoroaster

Zouave /zwɑv/ n
Zuave
Kabyle or French soldiers in Kabyle dress

Zoë /ˈzoʊ.i/ /ˈzəʊ.i/ pn
Zoe
female given name

Zuckerberg v
Zuckerberg
An Ashkenazic Jewish surname of German origin

Zug pn
Kanton Zug
canton
Zug
town

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ adj
Zulu- zulu- zuluisch
pertaining to the Zulu people, culture, or language

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ n
Zulu Zulus
African ethnic group
Zulu Zuluisch Zulusprache isiZulu
language
Zulu
member of the Zulu people

Zumba /ˈzum.bə/ pn
Zumba
dance fitness program

Zurich /ˈzjʊə.ɹɪk/ /ˈzɜɹ.ɪk/ pn
Kanton Zürich Zürich
canton
Zürich
city

Zuricher /ˈzjʊəɹɪkə/ n
Zürcher Zürcherin
someone from Zurich

Zwergspitz n
Zwergspitz
Pomeranian Dwarf-Spitz

Zwickau /ˈtsvɪkaʊ/ pn
Zwickau
city in Germany

Zwingli /ˈzwɪŋɡli/ pn
Zwingli
German surname

Zwinglian adj
zwinglianisch
relating to Zwingli

a bad workman always blames his tools proverb
ein schlechter Handwerker schimpft immer auf sein Werkzeug wenn der Reiter nichts taugt, hat das Pferd Schuld
not the tools but how they're employed

a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush proverb
Besser ein Spatz in der Hand als eine Taube auf dem Dach
small but certain advantage is preferable

a burnt child dreads the fire proverb
ein gebranntes Kind scheut das Feuer
a person that has been harmed by the danger becomes more cautious about it

a cappella /ˌæ.kəˈpɛl.ə/ /ˌɑ kəˈpɛl.ə/ adv
a cappella
performed by a choir with no instrumental accompaniment

a chain is only as strong as its weakest link proverb
eine Kette ist nur so stark wie ihr schwächstes Glied
aphorism

a few determiner
ein paar einige
a small number of

a few pronoun
einige wenige
a small number of things

a fortiori /ˈeɪ fɔɹʃˈjɔˑɹaɪ/ /ˈɑː fɔːɹtɪˈoʊɹiː/ adv
a fortiori

a friend in need is a friend indeed proverb
wahre Freunde erkennt man in der Not ein Freund in der Not ist ein Freund in der Tat
someone who helps you in your time of need is a real friend

a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step proverb
eine Reise von tausend Meilen beginnt mit dem ersten Schritt
a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

a leopard cannot change its spots proverb
die Katze lässt das Mausen nicht
one cannot change one's own nature

a lie has no legs proverb
Lügen haben kurze Beine
you can't get away with a lie

a little adv
ein wenig ein bisschen etwas
to a small extent or degree

a little bird told me phraseologicalUnit
ein Vöglein hat mir gezwitschert
idiomatic

a lot /əˈlɑt/ /əˈlɒt/ adv
oft
often
viel
very much

a lot /əˈlɑt/ /əˈlɒt/ n
viel
a large amount
vieles
many things

a new broom sweeps clean proverb
neue Besen kehren gut
new management will often make radical changes

a picture is worth a thousand words proverb
ein Bild sagt mehr als tausend Worte
visualisation is better than verbal description

a posteriori adj
a posteriori aposteriorisch im Nachhinein
involving deduction of theories from facts

a posteriori adv
a posteriori im Nachhinein
in a manner that deduces theories from facts

a priori adv
a priori
derived by logic

a stitch in time saves nine proverb
was du heute kannst besorgen, das verschiebe nicht auf morgen
a timely effort can prevent larger problems

a thing or two n
eine ganze Menge
considerable amount

a wild goose never laid a tame egg proverb
Raben zeugen keine Tauben
most things are inherited and predetermined

a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle phraseologicalUnit
eine Frau ohne Mann ist wie ein Fisch ohne Fahrrad
a woman is capable of living a complete and independent life

a- /ə/ prefix
a-
not, without, opposite of

a-schwa n
a-Schwa
a-schwa

a.e.t.
n.V.
after extra time

a.m. adv
morgens vormittags
before noon

aardvark /ˈɑɹd.vɑɹk/ /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/ n
Erdferkel
mammal

aardwolf /ˈɑɹd.ˌwʊlf/ /ˈɑːdˌwʊlf/ n
Erdwolf
the mammal species Proteles cristatus

ab /æb/ n
Bauchmuskeln
abdominal muscle

aba /əˈbɑ/ /əˈbɑː/ n
Großnilhecht
fish

abaca /ˌæb.əˈkɑ/ n
Abaka
plant

abacist /əˈbɑ.kəst/ /ˈæb.ə.sɪst/ n
Abakist
One who uses an abacus.

aback /əˈbæk/ adv
rückwärts
backwards
hinten
in the rear

abacus /əˈbɑk.əs/ /ˈæb.ə.kəs/ n
Abakus Rechenbrett
calculating frame
Kapitelldeckplatte Abakus
uppermost member of the capital of a column

abaft /əˈbæft/ /əˈbɑft/ /əˈbɑːft/ adv
achteraus achtern
(nautical) on the aft side

abaft /əˈbæft/ /əˈbɑft/ /əˈbɑːft/ preposition
achtern hintern
(nautical) behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of

abalone /æb.əˈloʊ.ni/ /æb.əˈləʊ.ni/ n
Seeohr Abalone Meerohr
edible univalve mollusc

abandon /əˈbæn.dn̩/ /əˈbæn.dən/ n
Ungezwungenheit Hingabe Selbstvergessenheit
a giving up to natural impulses

abandon /əˈbæn.dn̩/ /əˈbæn.dən/ v
verbannen
to cast out, expel, reject
aufgeben verlassen
to give up control of, surrender
zurücklassen aufgeben aussetzen
to leave behind or desert; to forsake

abandoned /əˈbæn.dn̩d/ adj
verlassen herrenlos
no longer maintained, forsaken, deserted

abandonment /əˈbæn.dn̩.mn̩t/ n
Hinterlassung
Aufgabe Preisgabe Überlassen
act of abandoning

abase /əˈbeɪs/ v
erniedrigen
to lower so as to cause pain or hurt feelings

abasement /əˈbeɪs.mənt/ n
Erniedrigung
the act of abasing

abash /əˈbæʃ/ v
beschämen
to make ashamed, to embarrass

abashed /əˈbæʃt/ adj
beschämt verlegen
embarrassed

abasia /ə.ˈbeɪ.ʒə/ n
Abasie
incapacity to walk

abate /əˈbeɪt/ v
beenden einstellen
obsolete: to bring entirely down or put an end to
absehen von ausnehmen
to bar, to except
verlieren
to be defeated
erniedrigen herabsetzen nachlassen zurückgehen
to bring down a person physically or mentally
abmindern mindern vermindern verringern
to bring down or reduce to a lower state
abnehmen abschlagen abschneiden
to cut away
nachlassen abschwächen legen schwächen vermindern verringern
to decrease or make less in strength
abziehen reduzieren weglassen
to deduct, to omit
herabsetzen verkleinern vermindern verringern
to reduce in size, amount, or value

abatement /əˈbeɪt.mənt/ n
Verminderung Abnahme Unterdrückung Verringerung
the act of abating or the state of being abated

abaton n
Abaton
enclosure in the temple of Asclepios where patients slept

abattoir /ˈæb.əˌtwɑɹ/ /ˈæb.əˌtwɑː(ɹ)/ n
Schlachthaus Schlachthof
public slaughterhouse

abaya /əˈbeɪ.jə/ n
Abaya
coarse, often striped, felted fabric from the Middle East, woven from goat or camel hair

abbess /ˈæb.ɪs/ n
Äbtissin Oberin Priorin
female superior of a nunnery

abbey /ˈæb.i/ n
Klosterkirche Abtei
church of a monastery
Abtei
monastery headed by an abbot

abbot /ˈæb.ət/ n
Abt
superior or head of an abbey or monastery

abbotship n
Abtschaft
the state or office of an abbot

abbreviate /ə.ˈbɹiː.vi.eɪt/ /əˈbɹi.vi.eɪt/ /əˈbɹi.vi.ət/ v
abkürzen kürzen
to make shorter
kürzen
to reduce to lower terms

abbreviated /əˈbɹi.viˌeɪ.tɪd/ /əˈbɹiːvieɪtɪd/ adj
abgekürzt
shortened

abbreviation /əˌbɹi.viˈeɪ.ʃn̩/ /əˌbɹiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
Abkürzung Kürzen
act or result of shortening or reducing
Abkürzung Abbreviatur Abbreviation Kurzbezeichnung Kurzform Kürzel
shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase

abderitic adj
abderitisch
relating to abderitism

abdicate /ˈæb.dɪˌkeɪt/ v
ausstoßen
to disclaim and expel from family
verweigern
to reject, cast off, discard
abdanken abdizieren
to renounce a throne or other high office
abdanken abtreten
to surrender or relinquish as sovereign power; to withdraw from filling or exercising

abdication /ˌæb.dəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
Abdankung Verzicht Abdikation
the act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder

abdicative /ˈæb.dəˌkeɪ.tɪv/ adj
abdikativ
(rare) causing, or implying, abdication

abdomen /ˈæb.də.mən/ n
Bauch Unterleib Abdomen
belly

abdominal /æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/ /æbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/ adj
abdominal abdominell
of or pertaining to the abdomen

abdominal cavity n
Bauchhöhle
hollow portion of the torso, containing abdominal organs

abdominocentesis /æbˌdɑm.ɪ.noʊ.sɜnˈti.səs/ n
Bauchpunktion
extraction of peritoneal fluid from the abdomen

abducens nerve /æbˈduˌsɛnz nɚv/ n
Nervus abducens
nerve

abduct /æbˈdʌkt/ v
abspreizen wegziehen
to draw away from its ordinary position
entführen
to take away

abduction /æbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /əbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /ˈeɪ.ˈbiː.dʌk.ʃn̩/ n
Entführung
law: wrongful carrying off of a human being
leading away, carrying away
Abduktion
physiology: movement separating limb from axis
logic: type of syllogism

abductor /æbˈdʌk.tɚ/ n
Entführer Entführerin
kidnapper
Abduktor
muscle

abeam /ə.ˈbim/ /ə.ˈbiːm/ adv
Querab
on the beam

abed /əˈbɛd/ adv
im Bett zu Bett
in bed, or on the bed

abelian /əˈbi.li.ən/ adj
abelsch kommutativ
math: of a group

abelian group /əˈbi.li.ən ɡɹup/ n
abelsche Gruppe kommutative Gruppe
group in which the group operation is commutative

abelmosk /ˈeɪbəlmɒsk/ /ˈeɪbəlˌmɑsk/ n
Abelmoschus
A. moschatus

abend /ˈæbɛnd/ n
Abbruch
abnormal end

aberrance /ˈæ.bɛɹ.n̩s/ n
Abweichung
state of being aberrant; a wandering from the right way; deviation from truth, rectitude

aberrant /əbˈɛɹ.n̩t/ /əˈbɛɹ.n̩t/ adj
aberrante
straying from the right way

aberrant /əbˈɛɹ.n̩t/ /əˈbɛɹ.n̩t/ n
Abtrünnige Abtrünniger Abweichler Abweichlerin
person wandering from the rest of the group

aberration /ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ n
Abweichung Aberration Abartigkeit Verirrung
act of wandering or deviation; abnormality
Aberration Abweichung
astronomy: small periodical change of position of heavenly bodies
optics: convergence to different foci
zoology, botany: atypical development or structure
minor or temporary mental disorder
Abweichung
medicine: deviation from normal range
Aberration
partial alienation of reason

abessive /æˈbɛ.sɪv/ n
Abessiv
the abessive case

abessive case n
Abessiv
case used to express the lack of something

abet /əˈbɛt/ v
anstiften aufhetzen ermutigen
to assist or encourage in crime
helfen stützen
to support, uphold, or aid

abetment /əˈbɛt.mənt/ n
Beihilfe Gehilfenschaft
act of abetting a crime

abettor /əˈbɛtə/ /əˈbɛtɚ/ n
Anstifterin Anstifter
inciter

abeyance /əˈbeɪ.əns/ n
Schwebezustand Unentschiedenheit
expectancy; condition of being undetermined

abhor /æbˈhɔɹ/ /əbˈhɔː(ɹ)/ v
verabscheuen
to regard with horror or detestation

abhorrence /əbˈhɒɹ.n̩s/ /əbˈhɔɹ.n̩s/ n
Abscheu Ekel
extreme aversion
Ekel
loathsome person or thing

abhorrent /æbˈ(h)ɒɹ.ənt/ /æbˈhɔɹ.ənt/ adj
verabscheuungswürdig
konträr unvereinbar
contrary or discordant
abscheulich abstossend
detesting; showing abhorrence
unverträglich
inconsistent with

abide /əˈbaɪd/ v
ausstehen ertragen
bear patiently; tolerate
verweilen weilen
dwell
aushalten
endure without yielding
zahlen
pay for; stand the consequences of
verbleiben
stay
harren
wait in expectation

abide by v
befolgen einhalten
accept a decision or law and act in accordance with it
beistehen halten stehen zur Seite stehen
remain faithful to something or someone

abietate /ˈæb.i.əˌteɪt/ n
Abietat
any salt or ester of abietic acid

abigail /ˈa.bɪ.ɡeɪl/ n
Zofe
lady's waiting-maid

abigeat n
Viehdieb
theft of cattle

ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ n
Fähigkeit
quality or state of being able
a skill or competence

abiogenesis /ˌeɪbaɪəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ /ˌeɪˌbaioʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ n
Abiogenese Abiogenesis
origination of living organisms from lifeless matter

abirritant /æbˈɪɹ.ɪ.tn̩t/ adj
reizmindernd
acting to diminish irritation

abjad n
Abdschad
writing system

abject /æbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈæb.d͡ʒɛkt/ adj
bitter verächtlich
Cast down; rejected; low-lying
elend jämmerlich kläglich
Sunk to a low condition; down in spirit or hope

abjure /æbˈdʒʊɹ/ v
abschwören
to renounce with solemnity

ablative /əˈbleɪ.tɪv/ /ˈæb.lə.tɪv/ adj
ablativisch
applied to one of the cases of the noun in other language

ablative absolute /ˈæb.lə.tɪv æb.soʊˈlut/ n
Ablativus absolutus
linguistic construction in Latin

ablative case n
Ablativ sechster Fall
grammatical case used to indicate movement away from something, removal, separation, source

ablaut /ˈɑbˌlaʊt/ n
Ablaut Vokalabstufung
substitution of one root vowel for another

ablaze /əˈbleɪz/ adj
lodernd
on fire

ablaze /əˈbleɪz/ adv
in Flammen
on fire

able /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ adj
kompetent
legally qualified
fähig imstande
permitted to
fähig tüchtig
skillful

able-bodied seaman n
Vollmatrose
seaman who has been trained in certain skills

ableism /ˈeɪ.bəl.ɪz.m̩/ n
Ableismus Disablismus
discrimination against persons with disabilities

ablution /əˈblu.ʃn̩/ /əˈbluː.ʃn̩/ n
Ablution Waschung Abwaschung
the act of washing or cleansing

ablutophobia n
Ablutophobie
pathological fear of washing or bathing

ably /ˈeɪ.bli/ adv
fähig
with great ability

abnegate /ˈæb.nɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
entsagen
to deny oneself something

abnormal /ˈæbˌnɔɹ.ml̩/ adj
unnormal ungewöhnlich
not conforming to rule or system
abnormal anormal
of or pertaining to behaviour that deviates from norms

abnormality /ˌæbˌnɔɹˈmæl.ət.i/ n
Abweichung
state of being abnormal

abnormally /æbˈnɔɹ.mə.li/ adv
unnormal
In an abnormal manner

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ adv
an Bord
on board

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ preposition
an Bord
on board of

abode /əˈboʊd/ /əˈbəʊd/ n
Verweilen Warten
obsolete: act of waiting
Wohnung Bleibe
slightly dated: residence
Aufenthalt
stay or continuance in a place; sojourn

abolish /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ/ /əˈbɒlɪʃ/ v
vernichten
to destroy
abschaffen aufheben
to end a law, system, institution, custom or practice

abolishment /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ.mənt/ n
Abschaffung
The act of abolishing

abolition /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.n̩/ n
Abschaffung (der Sklaverei / des Sklavenhandels)
abolition of slavery and the slave trade
Abschaffung Aufhebung
act of abolishing

abolitionism /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.əˌnɪz.m̩/ n
Abolitionismus
opinion in favor of the abolition of something

abomasum /ˌæb.oʊˈmeɪ.səm/ n
Labmagen
fourth or digestive stomach of a ruminant

abominable /ɘˈbɔm.ɘ.nɘ.bɯ/ /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩/ adj
monströs riesig
(obsolete) excessive; large
abscheulich verabscheuungswürdig verhasst
hateful; detestable; loathsome

abominable snowman /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩ ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ n
Schneemensch Yeti
humanoid or apelike animal said to exist in the Himalayas

abominate /ə.ˈbɒm.ə.ˌnəɪt/ /əˈbɒm.əˌnəɪt/ v
verabscheuen
to feel disgust towards, to hate in the highest degree

abomination /əˌbɑm.əˈneɪ.ʃn̩/ n
Greuel Gräuel
an abominable act
Abscheulichkeit
something abominable
Abscheu
the feeling of extreme disgust

abonnement /æˈbɔn.mɑ̃/ n
Abonnement
season ticket

aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ adj
eingeboren einheimisch
original; indigenous

aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ n
einheimisch

aborigine /ˌæb.əˈɹɪdʒ.ɪ.ni/ n
Aborigine Urbewohner
aboriginal inhabitant of a country

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ n
Abbruch
function used to abort a process
Abort Schwangerschaftsabbruch
miscarriage

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ v
abbrechen
computing: to terminate a process prior to completion

abortion /əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/ n
Abtreibung Schwangerschaftsabbruch
induced abortion
act of inducing abortion
Fehlgeburt Abtreibung
miscarriage

abortionist /əˈbɔɹ.ʃə.nɪst/ n
Abtreiber Abtreiberin Abtreibungsarzt Abtreibungshelfer Abtreibungshelferin Abtreibungsärztin
Abtreibungsbefürworter Abtreibungsbefürworterin
one who favors abortion being legal
Engelmacher Engelmacherin
one who performs an illegal (backstreet) abortion

abortive /əˈbɔɹ.tɪv/ /əˈbɔː.tɪv/ adj
abtreibend
causing abortion
erfolglos wirkungslos
coming to naught; fruitless
rudimentär unvollkommen
imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary; sterile
abbrechen
medicine: cutting short
abgetrieben
produced by abortion; born prematurely

abortive /əˈbɔɹ.tɪv/ /əˈbɔː.tɪv/ n
Abtreibungsmittel
a medicine
Erfolglosigkeit
fruitless effort
Abort Abtreibung Interruptio
that which is born or brought forth prematurely; an abortion

abound /əˈbaʊnd/ v
wimmeln
to be copiously supplied
im Überfluss vorhanden sein wimmeln
to be plentiful

abounding adj
reichlich
ample, plenteous, plenty

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/ adv
ungefähr etwa
nearly, approximately

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/ preposition
über von
concerned with, engaged in
über
concerning
over or upon different parts of
ungefähr etwa
near, approximately, regarding time, size or quantity
um... (herum)
on every side of
bereit zu
on the point or verge of

about to phraseologicalUnit
gleich wollen
indicating imminence

about-face /əˈbaʊtˌfeɪs/ n
Kehrtwende
reversal of direction or attitude

about-face /əˈbaʊtˌfeɪs/ v
Kehrtwende machen
to turn 180 degrees

above /əˈbʌv/ adv
früher vorher
earlier in order in writing
ranghöher vorgesetzt
higher in rank
oben darüber höher
in a higher place
oben
overhead, on top of

above /əˈbʌv/ preposition
über
in or to a higher place
more
superior to, surpassing

above all
vor allem hauptsächlich vor allem anderen
of prime importance

above average
überdurchschnittlich
Better than average

above the law
über dem Gesetz
exempt from the laws that apply to everyone else

above-board /əˈbʌvˌbɔɹd/ adj
ehrlich einwandfrei korrekt offen
straightforward, transparent

above-mentioned /əˈbʌvˌmɛnʃn̩d/ adj
oben erwähnt oben genannt obenerwähnt obengenannt
mentioned or named before; aforesaid

abovesaid adj
oben erwähnt
mentioned before

abracadabra /ˌabɹəkəˈdabɹə/ /ˌæ.bɹə.kəˈdæ.bɹə/ interjection
abrakadabra
used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed

abrade /əˈbɹeɪd/ v
abschleifen abschürfen
(transitive) to rub or wear off; to waste or wear away by friction

abrasion /əˈbɹeɪ.ʒn̩/ n
Abrasion Abschürfen Abtragen
act of abrading
Abrasion Abrieb Abtrag
geology: effect of mechanical erosion of rock
Abrasion Abschürfung
medicine: superficial wound

abrasion platform n
Abrasionsplatte Abrasionsplattform
sloping or nearly flat bedrock surface extending out from the foot of a marine cliff under shallow water of a breaker (wave) zone

abrasive /əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/ adj
abrasiv
producing abrasion; rough
rauh schroff
rough and coarse in manner or disposition

abrasive disc n
Schleifscheibe
rotating disc of abrasive material

abreact /ˌæb.ɹiˈækt/ v
abreagieren
eliminate previously repressed emotions

abreaction /ˌæb.ɹiˈæk.ʃn̩/ n
Abreaktion
psychoanalysis

abreast /əˈbɹɛst/ adv
auf dem Laufenden
informed
beieinander
side by side
Schritt auf dem Laufenden auf der Höhe
up to a certain level or line

abridge /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
kürzen verkürzen
to make shorter
verkürzen
to shorten or contract by using fewer words

abridged /əˈbɹɪdʒd/ adj
gekürzt verkürzt
cut or shortened, especially of a literary work

abridgment /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ.mn̩t/ n
Auszug Kurzfassung Kurzform
shortened version
Kürzung
state of being abridged

abroad /əˈbɹɔd/ /əˈbɹɔːd/ adv
Ausland
in foreign countries

abroad /əˈbɹɔd/ /əˈbɹɔːd/ n
Ausland
countries or lands abroad

abrogate /ˈæ.bɹə.ɡət/ /ˈæb.ɹoʊˌɡeɪt/ /ˈæb.ɹəʊ.ɡeɪt/ /ˈæb.ɹəˌɡət/ v
abschaffen
to annul by an authoritative act
aufheben rückgängig machen zunichte machen
to put an end to

abrogation /ˌæb.ɹəˈɡeɪ.ʃn̩/ n
Aufhebung Abolition Abrogation Abschaffung Annullieren Annullierung
act of abrogating

abrupt /ə.bɹʌpt/ adj
abgestumpft
botany: truncated
einsiblig kurz angebunden wortkarg
curt in manner
abrupt jäh schroff steil
extremely steep
abrupt jäh
without notice
having sudden transitions from one state to next

abruptly /əˈbɹʌp.li/ adv
plötzlich unerwartet abrupt
in an abrupt manner
abgerissen abschüssig
precipitously

abscess /ˈæbˌsɛs/ n
Abszess Eiterbeule
cavity filled with pus

abscissa /æbˈsɪs.ə/ n
Abszisse
first of two coordinates
Rechtsachse
horizontal axis

abscissin /ˈæb.sə.sən/ n
Abscisinsäure
plant hormone

abscond /æbˈskɑnd/ /əbˈskɒnd/ v
davonmachen davonstehlen türmen
to flee, often secretly
verstecken
to hide (something)
zurückziehen
to withdraw from

abseil /ˈæb.seɪl/ /ˈɑpˌzaɪl/ v
abseilen
to descend a vertical drop using a rope

absence /ˈæb.sn̩s/ /ˈæbsɒns/ n
Abwesenheit
inattention to things present
Abwesenheit Fehlen
lack; deficiency; non-existence
Absence
medical: temporary loss or disruption of consciousness
Abwesenheit Absenz
state of being away

absence makes the heart grow fonder proverb
dem Auge fern, dem Herzen nah willst du gelten, mach dich selten
when someone or something is faraway, you realise how much you love or miss them or it

absent /ˈæb.sn̩t/ adj
abwesend
being away from a place
inattentive

absent /ˈæb.sn̩t/ v
fehlen fernbleiben
to withhold from being present

absent-minded /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd/ adj
zerstreut geistesabwesend
absent in mind

absent-mindedly /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd.li/ adv
gedankenverloren geistesabwesend
preoccupiedly

absent-mindedness /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/ n
Zerstreutheit Stumpfsinn
state or quality of being preoccupied

absentee /ˌæb.sn̩ˈti/ n
Abwesende Abwesender
person who is absent

absinthe /ˈæb.sænθ/ /ˈæb.sɪnθ/ n
Wermut
Artemisia absinthium
Absinth Wermutbranntwein
liquor

absolute /ˈæb.səˌlut/ /ˈæb.səˌluːt/ adj
absolut
free from limitations or conditions
fundamental, ultimate, intrinsic, independent of references or relations to other things
free from imperfection; complete in itself
grammar: not immediately dependent on the other parts of the sentence
pure; unmixed
peremptory

absolute alcohol /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈæl.kə.hɑl/ n
absoluter Alkohol
reasonably pure ethyl alcohol

absolute magnitude /ˈmæɡ.nɪ.tjud/ /ˈæb.səˌlut/ n
Absolute Helligkeit
intrinsic luminosity of a celestial body

absolute majority /ˈæb.səˌlut məˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
absolute Mehrheit
A number of votes totalling over 50 per cent

absolute monarchy n
absolute Monarchie
rule

absolute superlative n
Elativ absoluter Superlativ
absolute superlative

absolute value /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈvæl.ju/ n
Absolutwert Betrag
numerical value of a real number

absolute zero /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ n
absoluter Nullpunkt
coldest possible temperature

absolutely /æb.səˈl(j)uːt.lɪ/ /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ adv
durchaus absolut gar
in an absolute manner

absolutely /æb.səˈl(j)uːt.lɪ/ /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ interjection
aber hallo allerdings
yes; certainly

absoluteness /ˈab.sə.luːt.nəs/ /ˈæb.səˌlut.nəs/ n
Absolutheit
the fact free from any conditions or other beings

absolution /æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩/ /ˌæb.səˈl(j)u.ʃn̩/ n
Absolution
exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the sacrament of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins of the truly penitent are forgiven
absolving from ecclesiastical penalties
absolving or setting free from guilt, sin or penalty; forgiveness of an offense

absolutism /ˈæb.sə.luː.tɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.səˌluˌtɪz.m̩/ n
Absolutismus Alleinherrschaft
political science: absolute or arbritary government; despotism

absolutist /ˈæb.səˌlu.tɪst/ /ˈæb.səˌluː.tɪst/ adj
absolutistisch
of or pertaining to absolutism

absolutist /ˈæb.səˌlu.tɪst/ /ˈæb.səˌluː.tɪst/ n
Absolutist
metaphysics
one who favors autocratic government

absolutistic /ˈæb.səˌluˌtɪs.tɪk/ adj
absolutistisch
pertaining to absolutism

absolutive case n
Absolutiv
case used to indicate the patient or experiencer of a verb’s action

absolve /æbˈzɑlv/ /əbˈzɒlv/ v
freisprechen für unschuldig erklären
law: to pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for
erreichen vollbringen
obsolete: to finish, accomplish
lossprechen freisprechen absolvieren
theology: to pronounce free or give absolution from sin
bestehen sich qualifizieren
to pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically
freisprechen
to pronounce free or give absolution
befreien entbinden entlassen
to set free

absorb /æbˈsɔɹb/ /əbˈzɔːb/ v
absorbieren aufsaugen
physics: to take up by chemical or physical action
aufbrauchen konsumieren
to consume completely
aushalten ertragen
to endure
absorbieren aufnehen
to include so that it no longer has separate existence
aufnehmen
to learn
fesseln (ganz) in Anspruch nehmen
to occupy fully
aufsaugen
to suck up or drink in

absorbance /əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩s/ n
Absorbanz
logarithmic measure

absorbed /æbˈsɔɹbd/ adj
vertieft
fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed

absorbency /æb.sɔɹ.bn̩.si/ n
Absorbierfähigkeit
quality of being absorbent

absorbent /æbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈsɔː.bn̩t/ adj
saugfähig
absorbing

absorber /əbˈsɔɹ.bɚ/ n
Absorber Augsauger
one who, or that which, absorbs

absorption /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈzɔːp.ʃn̩/ n
Absorption
chemistry, physics: imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action
act or process of absorbing or sucking in anything
act or process of being absorbed and made to disappear
physiology: process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed
Vertiefung
entire occupation of the mind

absorption line /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ laɪn/ n
Absorptionslinie
a spectral line that corresponds to the absorption of electromagnetic radiation at a specific wavelength

absquatulate /æb.ˈskwɑtʃ.ʊ.leɪt/ v
davonmachen fliehen fortlaufen
to leave quickly or in a hurry; to take oneself off; to decamp; to depart

abstain /əbˈsteɪn/ v
abhalten
hinder, withhold
sich enthalten
refrain from
refrain from voting

abstemious /æbˈsti.mi.əs/ /æbˈstiː.mɪ.əs/ adj
enthaltsam
refraining from freely consuming food or strong drink

abstention /æbˈstɛn.ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩/ n
Enthaltung
the act of abstaining

abstergent /æbˈstɝ.d͡ʒn̩t/ /əbˈstɝː(ɹ)ˑd͡ʒn̩t/ n
Reinigend
a substance used in cleansing

abstinence /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/ n
Abstinenz
specifically, abstinence from alcohol
Keuschheit
specifically, abstinence from sexual intercourse
Abstinenz Enthaltsamkeit
the act or practice of abstaining
Enthaltsamkeit
the practice of self-denial

abstinent /ˈæb.stə.nn̩t/ /ˈæb.stɪ.nn̩t/ adj
abstinent enthaltsam
refraining from indulgence

abstract /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ adj
abstrakt
apart from practice or reality; not concrete
art: free from representational qualities
separate
absent in mind
general as opposed to particular

abstract /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ n
Zusammenfassung Auszug
an abridgement or summary

abstract /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ v
abstrahieren
to consider abstractly
to perform the process of abstraction
entziehen
to remove; to take away; to withdraw
trennen abstrahieren
to separate; to disengage

abstract algebra /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒə.bɹə/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/ n
abstrakte Algebra
branch of mathematics

abstract art /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɑɹt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɑː(ɹ)t/ n
abstrakte Kunst
art that does not depict objects in the natural world

abstract class n
abstrakte Klasse
in software - a class which cannot be instantiated

abstract factory pattern n
Abstrakte Fabrik
a software creation design pattern that decouples object creation

abstract method n
abstrakte Methode
software - a method of an abstract class that has to be implemented by all subtyping classes

abstract noun /ˈæbˌstɹækt naʊn/ n
Abstraktum Begriffswort abstraktes Substantiv
noun that denotes an abstract concept

abstraction /æbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/ n
Abstraktion
act of abstracting

abstractionism /æbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩ˌɪz.m̩/ n
Abstraktionismus
abstract art

abstruse /æbˈstɹus/ /əbˈstɹuːs/ adj
abstrus unfaßbar

absurd /æbˈsɝd/ /æbˈzɝd/ /əbˈsɜːd/ adj
absurd
contrary to reason or propriety

absurdism /æbˈsɝdˌɪz.m̩/ /əbˈsɜːdˌɪz.m̩/ n
Absurdismus
philosophy which holds that the universe is chaotic and irrational

absurdity /æbˈsɝd.ɪ.ti/ /əbˈsɜːd.ɪ.ti/ n
Absurdität
an absurd action
the quality of being absurd

abugida /ɑːbuˈɡiːdə/ n
Abugida
writing system

abulia /əˈb(j)uː.lɪə/ /əˈbu.li.ə/ n
Abulie Entschlussunfähigkeit
absence of will-power or decisiveness

abundance /əˈbɑn.dənts/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩s/ n
Überfluss
ample sufficiency

abundant /əˈbʌn.dn̩t/ adj
reichlich wohlhabend
fully sufficient; plentiful

abundantly /əˈbʌn.dn̩t.li/ adv
reichlich
in an abundant manner

abuse /əˈbjus/ /əˈbjuz/ /əˈbjuːs/ /əˈbjuːz/ n
Missbrauch
improper usage
corrupt practice
sexual violation or assault
Beleidigung Beschimpfung Schmähung
insulting speech
Misshandlung
physical maltreatment

abuse /əˈbjus/ /əˈbjuːs/ v
beleidigen beschimpfen
to insult
missbrauchen vergewaltigen
to rape
missbrauchen
to use improperly
to hurt

abuser /əˈbju.zɚ/ /əˈbjuː.zɚ/ n
Missbraucher
one who abuses

abut /əˈbʌt/ v
angrenzen grenzen
to border on

abutment /əˈbʌt.mn̩t/ n
Angrenzen
state of abutting

abuzz /əˈbʌz/ adj
schwirren
buzzing

abysmal /əˈbɪz.məl/ adj
erbärmlich jämmerlich unter aller Sau unterirdisch
extremely bad
abgrundtief abgründig
pertaining to, or resembling an abyss; bottomless; unending; profound

abyss /əˈbɪs/ n
Abgrund
bottomless or unfathomed depth
moral depravity, vast intellectual or moral depth
Abgrund Hölle
hell, bottomless pit

abzyme n
Abzyme
antibody with catalytic properties

acacia /əˈkeɪ.ʃə/ n
Akazie
shrub or tree

acacia tit n
Somali-Rußmeise Somalimeise Somalirußmeise
Melaniparus thruppi

academese /ə.kæ.dəˈmiz/ /ə.kæ.dəˈmiːz/ n
Fachchinesisch
artificial form of communicating prevalent in institutes of higher education

academian /ˌæk.əˈdi.mi.n̩/ /ˌæk.əˈdiː.mi.n̩/ n
Akademiker Akademikerin
member of an academy

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ adj
akademisch
belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning
scholarly; literary or classical, in distinction from scientific
belonging to the school or philosophy of Plato
intellektuell
having an aptitude for learning

academic year /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk jɪɹ/ n
Studienjahr
time period

academically /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk.ə.li/ adv
akademisch
in an academic style or way
wissenschaftlich
in terms of educational achievement

academician /əˌka.dəˈmɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌæ.kə.dəˈmɪ.ʃn̩/ n
Akademiker Akademikerin Student Studentin
collegian
Akademiker Akademikerin
member of an academy
member faculty

academicism /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.əˌsɪz.m̩/ n
Akademismus
art: traditional or orthodox formalism.

academy /əˈkæd.ə.mi/ n
Akademie akademische Einrichtung
college or university
Akademie
learned society
specialized school
place of training, school

acai n
Kohlpalme

acanthesthesia n
Akanthästhesie Nadelgefühl
tingling, numbing sensation as of being pierced

acanthite /əˈkæn.θaɪt/ n
Akanthit
a mineral form of silver sulfide

acarophobia /ˌækəɹəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
Acarophobie Akarophobie

accelerate /ək.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ v
beschleunigen schneller werden
to become faster
beschleunigen akzelerieren
to cause to move faster
to quicken natural or ordinary progression or process
beeilen eilen
to hasten

accelerated adj
beschleunigt
moving or progressing faster than is usual

acceleration /ək.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
Beschleunigung
act or state
(physics)
amount

accelerator /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ n
Gaspedal
accelerator pedal
Beschleuniger
device for causing acceleration
one who, or that which, accelerates
Beschleuniger Katalysator
substance which speeds up chemical reactions

accelerometer /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹɑm.ə.tɚ/ n
Beschleunigungsmesser Beschleunigungssensor
instrument for measuring acceleration

accent /ækˈsɛnt/ /ˈak.sənt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ n
Akzent
distinctive pronunciation associated with a region, social group, etc.
math: mark to distinguish magnitudes of similar kind
mark to denote feet or inches
music: expressive emphasis of a passage
music: rhythmical accent
Akzent Akzentzeichen
orthography: mark to indicate accent
Betonung Akzent
stronger articulation
music: recurring stress on a tone
prosody: stress on syllables of a verse
music: special emphasis on a tone
word, significant tone or sound

accentologist n
Akzentologe Akzentologin
one who studies accentology

accentology n
Akzentologie
systematic analysis of word or phrase stress

accentor /ək.ˈsɛn.tɚ/ /əkˈsɛntə/ n
Braunelle
bird of the Prunella genus

accentuate /əkˈsen.tʃu.eɪt/ v
hervorheben
to mark with a written accent
akzentuieren
to pronounce with an accent

accept /əkˈsɛpt/ v
akzeptieren aufnehmen einlassen zulassen
to admit to a place or a group
akzeptieren annehmen zustimmen zusagen
to agree to
akzeptieren annehmen kaufen
to agree to pay
hinnehmen ertragen auf sich nehmen in Kauf nehmen
to endure patiently
annehmen empfangen entgegennehmen
to receive officially
akzeptieren
to receive something willingly
akzeptieren annehmen abnehmen
to receive with consent
akzeptieren annehmen
to regard as proper, usual, true, or to believe in
to receive as adequate or satisfactory

acceptability /ˌæk.ˌsɛp.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ n
Zulässigkeit
acceptableness

acceptable /æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ adj
akzeptabel annehmbar
capable, worthy or sure of being accepted

acceptance /ək.ˈsɛp.təns/ n
Annahme
act of accepting
agreeing which results in a legally binding contract
state of being accepted
assent and engagement by person on whom bill of exchange is drawn
Vertrag
bill of exchange when accepted

access /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ n
Zugang
act of approaching or entering
Zugriff
communication with a computer program or the Internet
computing: process of locating data in memory
Anfall Ausbruch Gefühlsausbruch
outburst of an emotion
Zugang Zutritt
right or ability of approaching or entering
Umgangsrecht
right to visit one's child
Zugang Eingang
way or means of approaching

access /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ v
Zugang haben zugreifen
computing: to have access to (data)

access specifier n
Zugriffsmodifikator

accessibility /æk.ˌsɛs.ə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ n
Barrierefreiheit
feature that increases software usability
Zugänglichkeit Barrierefreiheit Erreichbarkeit
the quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach

accessible /əkˈsɛs.ə.bəl/ adj
zugänglich
easy of access or approach
of a person, approachable
easily understood

accession /æk.ˈsɛ.ʃən/ n
Vermögenszuwachs
(legal) mode of acquiring property
Beitritt
a coming to
Antritt Besteigung Thronbesteigung
act of coming to or reaching a throne, an office, or dignity
Zuwachs
increase by something added

accessory /əkˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /əkˈsɛsəɹi/ adj
nebensächlich zusätzlich begleitend
having a supplementary function

accessory /əkˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /əkˈsɛsəɹi/ n
Accessoire Zubehör
clothing accessory
Beihilfe
contributor to an offense
Zubehör
that which belongs to something else deemed the principal, attachment
Accessoire
unessential part in a work of art

accident /ˈæk.sə.dənt/ n
Zufall
chance event
Unfall
transport: unintended event that causes damage
military: unplanned event resulting in injury
euphemism: unintended pregnancy
Unfall Unglück
unexpected event with negative consequences

accidental /ˌæk.sɪ.ˈdɛn.tl̩/ adj
zufällig versehentlich
happening by chance

accidental /ˌæk.sɪ.ˈdɛn.tl̩/ n
Versehen Zufall
a property which is not essential

accidentally /ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/ adv
versehentlich
unexpectedly, unintentionally

acclaim /ə.ˈkleɪm/ v
applaudieren klatschen
to applaud
to shout applause
zujubeln
to shout

acclaimed /əˈkleɪmd/ adj
bejubelt gefeiert
greatly praised

acclamation /æk.lə.ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
Zuruf
applause

acclimatization /ə.ˌklaɪ.mə.tə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
Akklimatisierung Eingewöhnung
the act of acclimatizing

acclimatize /ə.ˈklaɪ.mə.ˌtaɪz/ v
akklimatisieren
to get used to a new climate
to make used to a new climate

acclimature n
Akklimatisierung
act of acclimating

accolade /ˈæk.ə.ˌleɪd/ n
Akkolade
(music) a brace used to join two or more staves
Ritterschlag
a salutation marking the conferring of knighthood
an expression of approval; praise

accommodate /əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/ /əˈkɒməˌdeɪt/ v
anpassen in Übereinstimmung bringen
to cause to come into agreement
unterbringen einquartieren beherbergen
to provide housing for
einrichten
to provide with something desired
endigen machen
to render fit or suitable
anpassen
to show the correspondence of; adapt to fit
rare: to adapt oneself

accommodating /ə.ˈkɒm.ə.ˌdeɪ.tɪŋ/ adj
entgegenkommend gefällig zuvorkommend
affording accommodation

accommodation /ə.ˌkɑm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ /ə.ˌkɒm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
Unterkunft Übernachtung
lodging
Anpassung
state of being fitted and adapted

accompanied /əˈkʌmpənid/ adj
begleitet
being part of a group of at least two

accompaniment /ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt/ n
Begleitung
music: that which gives support or adds to the background
that which accompanies

accompanist /əˈ.kʌm.pə.nɪst/ n
Begleiter Begleiterin
performer who takes the accompanying part

accompany /ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni/ v
beiliegen
begleiten geleiten
to keep company
begleiten
to perform an accompanying part or parts in a composition
to perform an accompanying part next to another instrument
to attend as a companion

accomplice /ə.ˈkɑm.pləs/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪs/ n
Komplize Mittäter Komplizin Mittäterin
associate in the commission of a crime
Mittäter Handlanger Helfer Mitarbeiter Partner
cooperator

accomplish /əˈkɐm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɒm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkʌm.plɪʃ/ v
vollenden
(archaic) to equip or furnish thoroughly
to bring to an issue of full success; to effect; to perform
to complete, as time or distance
vollenden ausführen vollziehen
to finish successfully

accomplished /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪʃt/ /ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃt/ adj
erreicht realisiert vollendet bewerkstelligt
completed
fähig versiert vollendet
having many accomplishments
vollendet
showing skill

accomplishment /ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃ.mənt/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪʃ.mənt/ n
Leistung
achievement
Errungenschaft Fertigkeit Fähigkeit
that which completes
Ausführung Durchführung Erfüllung Vollendung
the act of accomplishing

accord /ə.ˈkɔɹd/ /əˈkɔːd/ n
Übereinstimmung
agreement or concurrence of opinion
Akkord
harmony of sounds

accordance /ə.ˈkɔɹd.əns/ n
Übereinstimmung
agreement; harmony; conformity

according to preposition
gemäß laut nach zufolge
based on statement
entsprechend
in proportion

accordingly /ə.ˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ.li/ /əˈkɔː(ɹ).dɪŋ.li/ adv
dementsprechend
agreeably; correspondingly; suitably; in a manner conformable
logischerweise
in natural sequence; consequently; so

accordion /ə.ˈkɔɹ.di.ən/ /əˈkɔ(ɹ).di.ˌən/ n
Akkordeon Ziehharmonika Schifferklavier Handharmonika Handorgel Quetsche
A small, portable, keyed wind instrument

accordionist /ə.ˈkɔɹd.i.ə.nəst/ n
Akkordeonspieler Akkordeonist Akkordeonspielerin Akkordeonistin
player of the accordion

accost /ə.ˈkɑst/ /ə.ˈkɒst/ /ə.ˈkɔst/ v
nähern

accoucheur /ˌæ.ku.ˈʃɜː/ /ˌæ.ku.ˈʃɝ/ n
Entbindungshelfer Entbindungspfleger Geburtshelfer
person who assists women in childbirth

accoucheuse n
Entbindungshelferin Entbindungspflegerin Geburtshelferin
woman who assists women in childbirth

account /ə.ˈkaʊnt/ n
Konto
a registry of pecuniary transactions
an authorization to use a service
Rechenschaft
a statement and explanation or vindication
Begründung
a statement in general of reasons, causes, grounds, etc.
Bericht
a statement of facts or occurrences

account book n
Geschäftsbuch Kontobuch Rechnungsbuch
a book in which accounts are kept

account executive n
Kundenbetreuer
an executive in an advertising agency, or public relations firm who manages a client's account

account for v
ausmachen
to constitute in amount or portion

account to v
Rechenschaft ablegen Rechenschaft schuldig sein
to be responsible to

accountability /ə.ˌkaʊn.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ n
Rechenschaftspflicht Verantwortlichkeit
state of being accountable

accountable /ə.ˈkaʊn.tə.bəl/ /ʌˈkaʊntəbl̩/ adj
verantwortlich
obliged to answer for one’s deeds

accountancy /ə.ˈkaʊnt.ən.si/ n
Buchführungswesen
the profession of accounting

accountant /ə.ˈkaʊn.tənt/ n
Buchhalter Buchhalterin
a reckoner, or someone who maintains financial matters for a person(s)
one whose profession includes organizing, maintaining and auditing the records of another

accounting /ə.ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/ n
Buchhaltung
development and maintenance of system for recording and analyzing financial transactions

accounting cost n
Anschaffungskosten
total amount of money or goods

accounts payable n
Verbindlichkeit
money that is owed by a party, and is counted by that party as a debit

accounts receivable n
Debitorenbuchhaltung Forderung
total monetary amount

accoutred adj
gerüstet

accredit /ə.ˈkɹɛd.ɪt/ v
akkreditieren
To send with letters credential, as an ambassador, envoy, or diplomatic agent; to authorize, as a messenger or delegate.
To put or bring into credit; to invest with credit or authority; to sanction

accreditation /əˌkɹɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ [əˌkɹɛd.ɨˈteɪ.ʃən] [əˌkɹɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən] n
Beglaubigung
giving of credentials

accretion /ə.ˈkɹi.ʃən/ n
Zunahme
act of increasing by natural growth

accretion disk n
Akkretionsscheibe
structure formed by matter falling into a gravitational source

accrual /əˈkɹuːəl/ n
Abgrenzungsposten Rechnungsabgrenzungsposten abgegrenzte Schulden
an accounting charge
Zuwachs
an increase

accrue /ə.ˈkɹu/ /əˈkɹuː/ v
anfallen
increase

accubation /ˌɑ.kju.ˈbeɪ.ʃən/ n
Akkubation Akkubition
the act or posture of reclining on a couch

acculturate /ə.ˈkʌl.tʃə.ˌɹeɪt/ v
akkulturieren
to change the culture of a person by the influence of another culture

acculture /əˈkʌl.tʃəɹ/ v
akkulturieren
familiarize oneself with a new culture

accumulate /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪt/ /əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪt/ v
sich vermehren akkumulieren
to grow in number
aufstauen akkumulieren
to pile up

accumulation /ə.ˌkjuːm.jə.ˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
Anhäufung Akkumulation
act of accumulating, the state of being accumulated
Konkurrenz
concurrence of several titles to the same proof
Anhäufung
continuous growth of capital by retention of interest or savings

accumulator /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪ.tɚ/ n
Akkumulator
one who or that which accumulates
wet-cell storage battery

accuracy /ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ n
Genauigkeit Exaktheit Fehlerfreiheit Richtigkeit Sorgfalt
state of being accurate

accurate /ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/ /ˈæk.jʊ.ɹət/ adj
genau exakt präzise
exact or careful conformity to truth

accurately /ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/ adv
akkurat genau präzise
exactly, precisely

accusation /ˌæk.jʊ.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
Beschuldigung Anklage
act of accusing or charging with a crime

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ adj
Akkusativ akkusativisch
related to accusative case

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ n
Akkusativ Wenfall vierter Fall
accusative case

accusatory /ə.ˈkju.zə.ˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
anklagend anklägerisch
pertaining to, or containing, an accusation

accuse /əˈkjuz/ /əˈkjuːz/ v
beschuldigen anklagen
attribute blame to someone

accused /ə.ˈkjuzd/ adj
angeklagt
having been accused

accused /ə.ˈkjuzd/ n
Angeklagte
defendant

accuser /əˑˈkju.zɚ/ /əˑˈkjuː.zə/ n
Ankläger
one who accuses

accustom /ə.ˈkʌs.təm/ v
gewöhnen pflegen
to be wont
gewöhnen
to make familiar by use

accustomed /ə.ˈkʌs.təmd/ adj
gewohnt gewöhnt
familiar

ace /eɪs/ n
Ass As
card with a single spot
excellent military aircraft pilot
Ass
expert
tennis: point scored without the opponent hitting the ball

ace of aces n
As der Asse
ace with the greatest number of kills

ace of clubs n
Kreuz-Ass Kreuzass
playing card

ace of diamonds n
Karoass Karo-Ass
playing card

ace of hearts n
Herz-Ass Herzass
playing card

ace of spades /eɪs.əv.speɪdz/ n
Pik-Ass Pikass
playing card

ace up one's sleeve n
Ass im Ärmel
a surprise of which others are not aware

acenaphthene n
Acenaphthen
hydrocarbon found in coal tar

acentric adj
azentrisch
without a center

acerbic /əˈsɜ(ɹ)bɪk/ /əˈsɜː(ɹ)bɪk/ adj
beißend ätzend
sharp, biting
bitter sauer
sour or bitter

acerbity /əˈsɜːbɪti/ /əˈsɝbɪdi/ n
Bitterkeit
harshness
Sauerkeit
sourness

acetal /ˈæsɪˌtæl/ n
Acetal
any diether of a geminal diol

acetaldehyde /ˌæs.ɪˈtæl.dəˌhaɪd/ n
Acetaldehyd
the organic compound CH₃CHO

acetamide n
Acetamid
amide of acetic acid

acetate n
Azetat Acetat
salt or ester of acetic acid

acetic acid n
Essigsäure
clear colourless organic acid, CH₃COOH

acetic anhydride n
Acetanhydrid Essigsäureanhydrid
organic compound

acetimeter n
Azetometer
an instrument

acetoacetic acid n
Acetessigsäure
organic compound

acetone /ˈæ.sə.toʊn/ n
Aceton Azeton Dimethylketon Propanon
the organic compound (CH₃)₂CO

acetonitrile n
Acetonitril
the simplest organic cyanide or nitrile

acetyl chloride n
Essigsäurechlorid
acyl chloride of acetic acid

acetylcholine n
Azetylcholin
the neurotransmitter compound

acetylcholinesterase n
Acetylcholinesterase
enzyme

acetylene /ə ˈsɛt əl ˌin/ n
Acetylen Azetylen
acetylene

acetylsalicylic acid n
Acetylsalicylsäure
acetate ester of salicylic acid; aspirin

ach-laut n
Ach-Laut
German sound

ache /eɪk/ /eɪt͡ʃ/ n
Schmerz
dull pain

ache /eɪk/ v
schmerzen weh tun
be in pain

acheful adj
schmerzend schmerzhaft
full of aches

achene /əˈkiːn/ n
Achäne Nüsschen
small dry fruit

achieve /əˈtʃiːv/ v
erreichen realisieren
to carry out successfully; to accomplish
erreichen erlangen
to obtain, or gain as the result of exertion

achievement /əˈtʃiːvmənt/ n
Erfolg Errungenschaft
a reward in video games
Leistung Errungenschaft
act of achieving or performing
Großtat Heldentat
great or heroic deed

achlamydeous adj
achlamydeisch
having no perianth

achoo /əˈt͡ʃuː/ /əˈt͡ʃʰuː/ interjection
hatschi hatzi
the sound of a sneeze

achromia n
Achromie
absence of pigmentation

acid /ˈæs.ɪd/ adj
sauer Säure
sour, sharp, or biting to the taste
sour-tempered
of or pertaining to an acid

acid /ˈæs.ɪd/ n
Säure
in chemistry
a sour substance
LSD

acid dissociation constant n
Säurekonstante

acid rain n
saurer Regen
unusually acidic rain

acid test n
Lackmustest
Rigorous test or appraisal of the quality or worth

acid-resistant adj
säurebeständig
able to resist acids

acidic /əˈsɪdɪk/ adj
sauer säurehaltig
sauer
chemistry: having pH less than 7

acidification n
Säurebildung
the act or process of making something sour (acidifying), or changing into an acid

acidifier n
Säuerungsmittel
simple or compound whose presence is necessary to produce acidity

acidify v
säuern
to make something acidic

acidity /əˈsɪdɪti/ n
Acidität
quality or state of being acid

acidophilic /ˌæsɪdəʊˈfɪlɪk/ /ˌæsɪɾoʊˈfɪlɪk/ adj
acidoklin acidophil säureliebend
thriving under acidic conditions

acidosis n
Azidose
abnormally increased acidity of the blood

acknowledge /ækˈnɑː.lɪdʒ/ /əkˈnɒ.lɪdʒ/ v
anerkennen
to admit the claims or authority of
bekennen erkennen zur Kenntnis nehmen
to admit the knowledge of
den Empfang bestätigen
to notify receipt

acknowledgment /əkˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
Anerkennung
act of a man admitting a child as his own
award
Anerkennung Bestätigung
act of acknowledging
Anerkenntnis Anerkennung
act of owning or recognizing in a particular character or relationship
Danksagung
expression of thanks
Bestätigung
formal statement or document recognizing the fulfilment or execution of a legal requirement or procedure
Quittung
indication of a successful receipt of a transmission
message informing that the originator's communication has been received and understood

acme /ˈæk.mi/ n
Blüte des Lebens
full bloom
Gipfel Höhepunkt
the highest point

acne /ˈæk.ni/ n
Akne
a skin condition
a pattern of blemishes resulting from the skin condition

acolyte /ˈæ.kə.laɪt/ n
Akolyth
Catholic church: highest of the minor orders; ordained to carry wine, water and lights at the Mass
Gehilfe Akolyth
in general: assistant

aconite /ˈæ.kə.naɪt/ n
Eisenhut
herb wolfsbane

acorn /ˈeɪ.kɔɹn/ /ˈeɪ.kɔːn/ n
Eichel
fruit of the oak tree

acorn woodpecker n
Eichelspecht
Melanerpes formicivorus

acoustic /əˈkuːstɪk/ adj
akustisch
pertaining to hearing or the science of sounds
producing or produced without electrical amplification

acoustic coupler n
Akustikkoppler

acoustical adj
akustisch
of or pertaining to hearing or acoustics

acoustician n
Akustiker Akustikerin
One versed in acoustics

acoustics /əˈkuːstɪks/ n
Akustik
physics: a science of sounds
quality of a space for doing music

acqua alta /ˌækwə ˈæltə/ n
Acqua alta Hochwasser
regular flooding in Venice

acquaint /əˈkweɪnt/ v
mitteilen in Kenntnis setzen informieren unterrichten
to communicate notice to
vertraut machen
to furnish or give experimental knowledge of

acquaintance /əˈkweɪntəns/ /ʌˈkweɪn.təns/ n
Bekannte Bekannter
person
Umgang Bekanntschaft
state of being acquainted, acquaintanceship

acquainted /əˈkweɪntɪd/ /əˈkwæɪntəd/ adj
bekannt
familiar

acquiescence /ˈæk.wiːˌɛs.əns/ n
Verwirkung
inaction to take legal recourse which implies the abandonment of a right
Duldung
silent or passive assent

acquire /əˈkwaɪə/ /əˈkwaɪɹ/ v
erwerben akquirieren
to gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own
erwerben
to get

acquired immune deficiency syndrome n
erworbenes Immundefektsyndrom
infectious disease caused by HIV

acquis communautaire n
Besitzstand der Gemeinschaft gemeinschaftlicher Besitzstand
full body of European Union law

acquisition /æ.kwɪ.ˈzɪ.ʃən/ n
Erwerb Aneignung
act or process of acquiring
Erwerb Anschaffung
thing acquired or gained; an acquirement; a gain

acquit /əˈkwɪt/ v
abzahlen begleichen büßen gutmachen wiedergutmachen
(obsolete) to pay for, to atone for
freisprechen
(obsolete) to release, rescue
sich beweisen sich halten
to bear or conduct oneself; to perform one's part
befreien bereinigen entledigen reinigen sich befreien
to clear oneself
freisprechen für unschuldig erklären
to declare or find innocent or not guilty
freisprechen befreien degagieren entbinden entlassen erlassen
to discharge (for example, a claim or debt)
abzahlen begleichen zurückzahlen
to discharge, release, or set free from a burden, duty, etc.

acquittal /əˈkwɪ.d(ə)l/ /əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/ n
Freispruch
legal decision of not guilty

acrasia n
Akrasia innerer Schweinehund
lack of self-control

acre /ˈeɪ.kə/ /ˈeɪ.kɚ/ n
Acker Joch Joch Landes Juchart Morgen
unit of surface area

acrimonious /ˌæk.ɹɪ.ˈmoʊ̯.ni.əs/ /ˌæk.ɹɪ.ˈməʊ̯.nɪ.əs/ adj
bissig erbittert
angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies

acrimony n
Verbitterung bitterer Hass
bitter hatred

acrivastine n
Acrivastin
drug

acrobat /ˈæk.ɹə.bæt/ n
Akrobat Akrobatin
an athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination

acrobatic adj
akrobatisch artistisch
of or pertaining to an acrobat

acrobatics n
Akrobatik
art of performing acrobatic feats

acrocyanosis /ˌæ.kɹoʊ.ˌsaɪ.ə.ˈnoʊ.sɪs/ n
Acroasphyxia Akroasphyxie Akrozyanose
acrocyanosis

acrolect /ˈæk.ɹə.lɛkt/ n
Akrolekt
variety of speech that is considered the standard form

acromegaly n
Akromegalie
chronic disease marked by enlargement of the bones

acronym /ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/ n
Akronym
word formed by initial letters

acronymania n
Abkürzungsfimmel
enthusiastic creation and use of acronyms

acrophobia n
Akrophobie Höhenangst
fear of heights

across /əˈkɹɑs/ /əˈkɹɒs/ /əˈkɹɔs/ preposition
quer
from one side to another
über
from the far side
gegenüber
on the opposite side

acrostic /əˈkɹɑstɪk/ /əˈkɹɒstɪk/ /əˈkɹɔstɪk/ n
Akrostichon
poem or text in which certain letters spell out a name or message

acrylamide /əˈkɹɪləmaɪd/ n
Acrylamid
Amide of acrylic acid

acrylic fiber n
Akrylfaser Harz
Synthetic fibers made from a polymer

acrylic resin n
Acrylharz
acrylic resin

act /æk/ /ækt/ n
Handlung Akt Tat
deed
Spiel
display of behaviour
Akt
drama: division of theatrical performance
Akte
formal record of something done
Handlung Akt
process of doing
Gesetz
statute

act /æk/ /ækt/ v
benehmen fungieren spielen
to behave in a certain way
handeln machen tun
to do something
agieren auswirken wirken
to have an effect on
spielen
to perform a theatrical role
agieren
to respond to information

act of God n
höhere Gewalt
unforeseen occurrence

act one's age v
sich seinem Alter entsprechend benehmen
to be mature and not childish

act out /ˌækt ˈaʊ̯t/ v
ausleben
to express one's feelings through disruptive actions

acting /ˈæk.tɪŋ/ adj
amtierender geschäftsführend stellvertretend
temporarily assuming the duties or authority

actinia n
Seeanemone
a sea anemone

actinium /ækˈtɪniəm/ n
Actinium
chemical element

actinobiology n
Aktinobiologie
study of the effects of radiation upon living organisms

actinolite n
Aktinolith
mineral with monoclinic crystals belonging to the amphibole group

action /ˈæk.ʃən/ n
Action Handlung
fast-paced activity
Klage
law: a charge
Mechanismus
mechanism
Kampf Handlung
military: combat
Handlung Aktion
something done so as to accomplish a purpose
Bewegung Funktion
way of motion or functioning

action at a distance n
Fernwirkung

action figure n
Action-Figur
children's toy

action movie n
Actionfilm
a type of motion picture

action plan n
Aktionsplan
planned series of actions

action potential n
Aktionspotential
electrical potential

action verb n
Handlungsverb
word that expresses action

actionism n
Aktionismus
An excessive emphasis on action, activity, or change

actions speak louder than words proverb
Taten sagen mehr als Worte an ihren Taten sollt ihr sie erkennen
actions indicate true sentiments
Nägel mit Köpfen machen Taten sagen mehr als Worte Taten statt Worte
it is more effective to act than speak

activate /ˈæktɪˌveɪt/ v
aktivieren
to put into operation

activated carbon n
Aktivkohle
absorbent form of finely powdered carbon

activation /æktɪˈveɪʃən/ n
Aktivierung Aktivieren
making active

activator n
Aktivator Beschleuniger
chemical increasing transcription

active /ˈæk.tɪv/ adj
tätig
given to action
rührig
given to action rather than contemplation
aktiv
having the quality or power of acting
in action
in grammar
flink gewandt
quick in physical movement

active galactic nucleus n
aktiver galaktischer Kern
region

active power n
Wirkleistung
the real component of the power of an alternating current circuit

active voice n
Aktiv Aktivum
the form in which the subject of a verb carries out some action

active volcano n
aktiver Vulkan
active volcano

actively adv
aktiv
in an active manner
active
in the active form

activism /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪz.m̩/ n
Aktivismus
practice of using action to achieve a result

activist /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/ n
Aktivist Aktivistin
one who is politically active

activity /ækˈtɪ.vɪ.ti/ n
Aktivität Handlung
something done as an action or a movement
Aktivität Unternehmung
something done for pleasure or entertainment
Aktivität Tätigkeit
state or quality of being active

actor /ˈæk.tə/ /ˈæk.tɚ/ n
Handelnde Handelnder
one who acts; a doer
Schauspieler Schauspielerin
person who performs in a theatrical play or film

actress /ˈak.tɹəs/ /ˈæk.tɹəs/ n
Schauspielerin
female actor

actual /ˈak(t)ʃj(ʊ)əl/ /ˈaktj(ʊ)əl/ /ˈæk(t)ʃ(əw)əl/ adj
tatsächlich
emphasise a noun
tatsächlich konkret
existing in act or reality, not just potentially
gegenwärtig aktuell
in action at the time being

actualism n
Aktualismus
the belief that only actual things exist

actualize v
sich verwirklichen
become real
realisieren verwirklichen
make real

actually /ˈak.(t)ʃ(ʊ).ə.li/ /ˈak.(t)ʃʊ.ə.lɪ/ /ˈæk.(t)ʃu.ə.li/ adv
eigentlich
In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively

actuary n
Aktuar Versicherungsfachmann Versicherungsmathematiker
maker of insurance calculations

acuity /əˈkjuːɪti/ n
Schärfe
sharpness or acuteness

acumen /æˈkjumən/ /əˈkjumən/ /ˈækjʊmən/ n
Scharfsinn
quickness of perception

acupuncture /ˈæ.kju.ˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃɝ/ n
Akupunktur
insertion of needles for remedial purposes

acute /əˈkjut/ /əˈkjuːt/ adj
spitz
(geometry) of an angle: less than 90 degrees
akut
(medicine) of an abnormal condition of recent or sudden onset
(medicine) of a short-lived condition
urgent
scharf spitz
intense, sensitive, sharp

acute accent n
Akut
acute accent

acute angle n
spitzer Winkel
angle measuring less than ninety degrees

acute-angled adj
spitzwinklig
geometry

acyl /ˈæ.sɪl/ n
Acyl
any of a class of organic radicals

acylation n
Acylierung
the process of adding an acyl to a compound

ad banner n
Werbebanner
advertisement that stretches across a web site

ad hoc /ˌæd ˈhɑk/ /ˌæd ˈhɒk/ adj
ad hoc
for this particular purpose

ad hominem n
persönlicher Angriff
personal attack

ad infinitum /ˌæd ɪnfɪˈnaɪtəm/ adv
endlos ad infinitum
endlessly

ad lib /æd ˈlɪb/ adj
improvisiert unvorbereitet
extemporaneous

ad lib /æd ˈlɪb/ adv
Herzenslust beliebig nach nach Belieben
at pleasure
beliebig
at will
improvisiert
extemporaneously

ad lib /æd ˈlɪb/ v
improvisieren
to perform extemporaneously
to perform without preparation
to perform without script

ad nauseam /ˌæd ˈnɑziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɒziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɔziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɔːziəm/ adv
bis zum Geht-nicht-mehr
to a sickening degree

adage /ˈæ.dɪdʒ/ n
Sprichwort geflügeltes Wort
old saying

adamant /ˈæ.də.mənt/ adj
eisern felsenfest fest hartnäckig rigoros sehr hart
determined; unshakeable; unyielding

adamant /ˈæ.də.mənt/ n
adamant
rock or mineral

adapt /əˈdæpt/ adj
adaptiert
adapted (adjective)

adapt /əˈdæpt/ v
akkommodieren assimilieren
to change to make oneself suitable
anpassen bearbeiten adaptieren einpassen modifizieren umarbeiten
to fit by alteration
herrichten nachempfinden nachgestalten rezipieren
to make by altering
anpassen angleichen anwenden einrichten
to make suitable

adaptability /ədæptəˈbɪlɪti/ n
Anpassungsfähigkeit
quality of being adaptable; a quality that renders adaptable

adaptable /əˈdæptəbəl/ adj
anpassungsfähig
capable of adapting or of being adapted

adaptation /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/ n
Anpassung Adaptation

adaptee n
Adaptierte
class converted to another with a so-called adapter class

adapter /əˈdaptə/ n
Steckdosenleiste Steckerleiste
device allowing more plugs at an outlet
Adapter
device to allow compatibility (in general)
device allowing plug to fit in an outlet of different type

adaptive /əˈdæp.tɪv/ adj
adaptiv
of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable

add /æd/ v
addieren hinzufügen
to append, as a statement
hinzufügen
to make an addition
addieren zusammenzählen
to perform the arithmetical operation of addition, to add up

add fuel to the fire v
Öl ins Feuer gießen
worsen a conflict

add insult to injury v
Salz in die Wunde streuen
to further a loss with mockery or indignity

add-on n
Add-On Add-on Addon Erweiterung
software: extension of core application
Erweiterung
something which can be appended to something else

addend /ˈæd.ɛnd/ n
Summand
any of various terms added together
zweiter Summand
term added to another

addendum n
Anhang Nachtrag
Something to be added

adder /ˈædɚ/ n
Natter
snake
Viper Otter Kreuzotter
viper

adder stone n
Hühnergott
stone with a naturally formed hole

addict /əˈ.dɪkt/ /ˈæ.dɪkt/ n
Süchtiger
person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug

addict /əˈ.dɪkt/ /ˈæ.dɪkt/ v
süchtig machen
to cause to become addicted

addicted /əˈdɪktɪd/ adj
süchtig
having an insatiable need for a biochemical substance

addiction /əˈdɪkʃən/ n
Abhängigkeit
a habit or practice
Sucht Abhängigkeit
the state of being addicted

addictive /əˈdɪktɪv/ adj
süchtig machend verführerisch
tending to cause addiction

addictologist n
Addiktologe Addiktologin Suchtmediziner Suchtmedizinerin
person who practises addictology

addictology n
Addiktologie
the study of addictions

adding machine n
Addiermaschine

addition /əˈdɪʃən/ n
Hinzufügung Zufügung
act of adding
Addition Hinzufügung
arithmetic: process of adding
Summant
arithmetic: thing added
Zusatz
thing added

additional /əˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
zusätzlich
Supplemental or added to

additive /ˈæ.də.tɪv/ /ˈæ.dɪ.tɪv/ n
Zusatz Additiv Zusatzstoff
substance added to another substance to produce certain properties

additive manufacturing n
additive Fertigung additive Herstellung generative Fertigung

address /əˈdɹɛs/ /ˈædɹɛs/ n
Anrede Diskurs
Ansprache
act of addressing oneself to a person
attention in the way one addresses a lady
Adresse Anschrift
direction for letters
Internet address
computing: location in computer memory
description of the location of a property
Anrede Art
manner of speaking to another
Fähigkeit
skill

address /əˈdɹɛs/ /ˈædɹɛs/ v
sich vorbereiten
reflexively: to prepare oneself
adressieren
to direct in writing
to refer a location in computer memory
ansprechen
to direct speech

address bar n
Adresszeile
bar in a web browser that displays the address

address book n
Adressbuch
small book with addresses

addressee n
Empfänger Adressat Adressatin Empfängerin Rezipient Rezipientin
person or organization to which something is addressed or sent

addresser n
Adressiermaschine
a machine that addresses
Versender Versenderin
a person who addresses an object to be delivered

addressing /əˈdɹɛsɪŋ/ n
Adressierung

adenectomy n
Adenektomie
surgical removal of the adenoid glands

adenine /ˈæ.dəˌniːn/ n
Adenin
base that pairs with thymine or uracil

adenoid n
Mandel
folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium

adenoma /æd ˈənoʊ mʌ/ n
Adenom Drüsengeschwulst gutartige Drüsengeschwulst
benign tumour

adenopathy /æ.dəˈnɑ.pə.θi/ n
Lymphadenopathie
any glandular disease

adenosine triphosphate n
Adenosintriphosphat
adenosine triphosphate

adept /əˈdɛpt/ /ˈæd.ɛpt/ adj
befähigt bewandert eingeweiht erfahren fähig geschickt
well skilled

adept /əˈdɛpt/ /ˈæd.ɛpt/ n
Meister
one fully skilled or well versed in anything

adequate /ˈæ.də.kwɪt/ /ˈæ.dəˌkweɪt/ adj
adäquat angemessen
equal to some requirement

adequateness n
Adäquatheit
meeting needs

adermatoglyphia /eɪˌdɜː.mə.təʊˈɡlɪ.fɪ.ə/ /eɪˌdɝ.mə.təˈɡlɪ.fi.ə/ n
Adermatoglyphie
rare congenital absence of epidermal ridges; genetic disorder which causes this condition

adessive n
Adessiv
the adessive case, or a word in that case

adessive case n
Adessiv
noun case used to indicate adjacent location

adhan /ɑːˈðɑːn/ n
Adhān Muezzinruf
(Islam) The call to prayer

adhere /ædˈhiɹ/ v
befolgen festhalten halten
To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree
halten
To hold, be attached, or be devoted
kleben
To stick fast or cleave

adherence n
Unterstützung
support for a cause

adherent /ædˈ(h)ɪəɹənt/ adj
anhaftend klebend
adhesive
anhängend
that has the quality of clinging

adherent /ædˈ(h)ɪəɹənt/ n
Anhänger Mitglied
a person who has membership in some group

adhesion n
Adhäsion Haftung
ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance
Verwachsung
abnormal union of surface

adhesive /ædˈhi.sɪv/ adj
klebrig
clinging
adhäsiv klebend
sticky

adhesive /ædˈhi.sɪv/ n
Klebstoff Kleber Leim
substance that provides or promotes adhesion

adhesive tape n
Klebeband Tesafilm Tesa
adhesive tape generally

adiabatic /ˌeɪdaɪəˈbætɪk/ adj
adiabatisch
occurring without gain or loss of heat

adicity n
Stelligkeit
number of arguments

adieu /əˈdjuː/ /əˈdu/ n
Adieu
a farewell

adipose tissue n
Fettgewebe
tissue

adiposity n
Adipositas Fettleibigkeit Fettsucht Obesitas Übergewicht
obesity

adjacent /əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/ adj
darauffolgend nachfolgend umliegend
just before, after, or facing
benachbart anliegend adjazent daneben
lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring

adjectival /ˌæ.dʒəkˈtaɪ.vəl/ /ˌæ.dʒɛkˈtaɪ.vəl/ adj
adjektivisch Adjektiv beiwörtlich eigenschaftswörtlich
functioning as an adjective

adjectival pronoun n
Adjektivpronomen adjektivisches Pronomen
pronoun

adjective /ˈæ.d͡ʒɪk.tɪv/ adj
formal
methods of enforcement and rules of procedure

adjective /ˈæ.d͡ʒɪk.tɪv/ n
Adjektiv Eigenschaftswort Beiwort Beschreibungswort Wiewort
(grammar) a word that modifies a noun or describes a noun’s referent

adjective phrase n
Adjektivphrase adjektivisches Satzglied
Phrase that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun

adjectivization n
Adjektivierung
the process or result of adjectivizing

adjika n
Adschika
spicy paste from the Caucasus

adjoining /ʌˈd͡ʒɔɪn.ɪŋ/ adj
angrenzend benachbart
being in contact at some point

adjoint /ˈædʒ.ɔɪnt/ adj
adjungiert
matrix

adjoint /ˈædʒ.ɔɪnt/ n
Adjungierte
matrix

adjourn /əˈdʒɜːn/ /əˈdʒɝn/ v
aufschieben
to defer
aufheben schließen
to end or suspend an event
begeben verlegen zurückziehen
to move from one place to another
vertagen unterbrechen
to postpone

adjournment n
Verschiebung Vertagung
the state of being adjourned

adjudicator /æ.dʒu.dɪˈkeɪ.tɔɹ/ n
Schiedsrichter Schiedsrichterin
one who adjudicates

adjunct /ˈædʒ.ʌŋkt/ n
Hilfs- Zusatz-
appendage

adjust /əˈdʒʌst/ v
anpassen einfügen eingewöhnen einleben
to change to fit circumstances
berichtigen nachbessern
to improve or rectify
anpassen justieren abstimmen ausrichten etwas verstellen geringfügig ändern
to modify

adjustable adj
einstellbar justierbar verstellbar
capable of being adjusted

adjustable spanner n
Engländer Rollgabelschlüssel
adjustable hand tool

adjustment /əˈdʒʌst.mənt/ n
Anpassen geringfügiges Ändern
action of adjusting
Anpassung Regulierung geringfügige Änderung
result of adjusting, small change

adjutant /ˈæ.dʒə.tənt/ n
Assistent
assistant
Adjutant
lower-ranking officer

administer /ədˈmɪnɪstɚ/ v
verabreichen darreichen
to cause to take by openly offering or through deceit
verwalten administrieren
to work in an administrative capacity; to supervise

administration /ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
Verwaltung Administration
the act of administering
Verabreichung
the act of administering or tendering something to another
Verwaltung
the executive part of government

administrative /ədˈmɪ.nəsˌtɹeɪ.ɾɪv/ adj
administrativ
of or relating to administering or administration

administrative law n
Verwaltungsrecht
laws that pertain to the administrative agencies of government

administrator /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtə/ /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtɚ/ n
Nachlassverwalter
law: one to whom the right of administration has been committed
Verwalter Administrator Sachbearbeiter Verwaltungsleiter
one who administers affairs

admirable /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/ adj
bewundernswert
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

admirably /ˈæd.mɪɹ.əˌbli/ adv
bewundernswert
to an admirable degree

admiral /ˈæd.mə.ɹəl/ n
Admiral
naval officer of the highest rank
a naval officer of high rank, immediately below Admiral of the Fleet
butterfly

admiral of the fleet n
Großadmiral
top rank in other navies

admiralty /ˈæd.mɪ.ɹəl.ti/ n
Admiralität Admiralsamt Admiralswürde Seebehörde
office or jurisdiction

admiration /ˌæd.mɚˈeɪʃ.ən/ n
Bewunderung
adoration; appreciation

admire /ədˈmaɪə/ /ədˈmaɪɹ/ v
bewundern hochschätzen verehren
regard with wonder and delight

admirer /ædˈmaɪɚ.ɹɚ/ /ədˈmaɪ.ɹɚ/ n
Bewunderer Bewunderin Bewundrerin
one who admires

admissibility n
Zulässigkeit
state or quality

admissible adj
akzeptabel annehmbar
capable or deserving to be admitted, accepted or allowed; allowable, permissible, acceptable

admission /ædˈmɪʃ.ən/ n
Schuldeingeständnis
(law) acquiescence or concurrence in a statement made by another
Eingeständnis
a fact, point, or statement admitted
Aufnahmegebühr Eintrittspreis
cost or fee associated with attendance or entry
Einlass Eintritt Zugang Zutritt
power or permission to enter
Aufnahme Zulassung Anerkennung Einlass Eintritt
the act or practice of admitting

admit /ədˈmɪt/ v
zulassen einlassen
to allow to enter; to grant entrance
zugeben
to concede as true

admittedly adv
zugegebenermaßen
by admission

admixture n
Beimischung

admonish /ædˈmɑn.ɪʃ/ /ədˈmɒn.ɪʃ/ v
warnen
warn against danger or an offense
ermahnen warnen
warn or notify of a fault; exhort

admonition n
Ermahnung
gentle or friendly reproof

adnominal adj
adsubstantivisch

ado /əˈduː/ n
Getöse Lärm Mühe
Getue
doing; trouble; difficulty; troublesome business; fuss; bustle; as, to make a great ado about trifles

adobe /əˈdoʊ.bi/ /əˈdəʊ.bi/ n
Adobe Lehmziegel
unburnt brick

adolescence /ˌædəˈlɛsəns/ n
Adoleszenz Flegelalter Flegeljahre Pubertät
period between childhood and maturity

adolescent /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/ n
Jugendliche
a teenager

adopt /əˈdɑpt/ /əˈdɒpt/ v
adoptieren
to take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen
annehmen übernehmen
to take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally

adoptee n
Adoptierte Adoptierter
adopted son or daughter
person who was adopted as a child

adoption /əˈdɑp.ʃən/ /əˈdɒp.ʃən/ n
Adoption
act of adopting, or state of being adopted
admission to a more intimate relation

adoptive adj
adoptiv
related through adoption

adoptive father n
Adoptivvater
man who has adopted a child

adoptive mother n
Adoptivmutter
woman who has adopted a child

adorable /əˈdɔːɹəbəl/ adj
bezaubernd goldig lieb nett niedlich süß
befitting of being adored

adoration /ˌæ.dəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæ.dɚˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
Anbetung
an act of religious worship

adore /əˈdo(ː)ɹ/ /əˈdoə̯/ /əˈdɔɹ/ /əˈdɔː/ v
anbeten verehren
worship
love with entire heart and soul

adorn /əˈdɔɹn/ /əˈdɔː(ɹ)n/ v
schmücken zieren verzieren
to make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate

adorn oneself with borrowed plumes proverb
sich mit fremden Federn schmücken
adorn oneself with borrowed plumes

adornment n
Verzierung
a decoration; that which adorns

adposition /ˈæd.pəˌzɪ.ʃən/ n
Adposition Lagewort Präposition Verhältniswort
element combining with a phrase and indicating how to interpret the phrase in the context

adrenal gland n
Nebenniere
endocrine gland situated above the kidney

adrenaline /əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/ n
Adrenalin
the compound epinephrine

adrenergic adj
adrenerg
containing or releasing adrenaline
having the quality of adrenaline or epinephrine

adrift /əˈdɹɪft/ adj
abtreibend
floating at random

adrift /əˈdɹɪft/ adv
abtreiben
in a drifting condition

adscript adj
leibeigen
held to service as attached to the soil

adsorb /ədˈzɔːb/ v
adsorbieren
to accumulate on a surface

adsorption calorimetry n
Adsorptionskalorimetrie

adsorptive adj
adsorptiv
pertaining to adsorption

adstratum n
Adstrat
Any language having elements that are responsible for change in neighbouring languages

adularia n
Adular
variety of orthoclase feldspar

adulate v
lobhudeln
to flatter effusively

adulator n
Schmeichler
one who adulates

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ adj
erwachsen Erwachsener
fully grown

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ n
Erwachsener Erwachsene
fully grown human

adult actress n
Pornodarstellerin
female porn star

adulterate v
abwandeln korrumpieren panschen verderben verfälschen verschlechtern
corrupt

adulterer /əˈdʌltəɹə/ /əˈdʌltəɹɚ/ n
Ehebrecher Ehebrecherin
husband or wife who commits adultery

adulteress n
Ehebrecherin
woman or girl who commits adultery

adulterous adj
ehebrecherisch
of or characterized by adultery

adultery /əˈdʌltəɹi/ n
Ehebruch
sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse

adulthood n
Erwachsenenalter
time of life

adumbrate /ˈædʌmˌbɹeɪt/ v
umreißen
To give a vague outline.

adumbration /ˌædəmˈbɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌædʌmˈbɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Adumbration Anriss Entwurf Schilderung Skizze Umrandung
faint sketch; brief representation, outline
Abbild Abschattung Projektion Schatten Schattenriss
form of an object as seen by an observer
Abbild Abriss Metapher Schattenriss Umriss
rough or symbolic representation
Abschattung Beschattung
state of being in shadow or shade
Andeutung
vague indication of what is to come

advance /ədˈvaːns/ /ədˈvæns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ n
Anzahlung Vorschuss
amount of money
Fortschritt
forward move

advance /ədˈvaːns/ /ədˈvæns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ v
vorrücken
to move forwards, to approach
befördern erheben erhöhen
to raise to a higher rank; to promote

advance directive n
Patientenverfügung
document expressing a desire to die naturally in certain medical circumstances

advance guard n
Vorhut
leading unit of an army

advance payment n
Vorauszahlung Vorkasse
part of a contractually due sum

advanced /ədˈvænst/ /ədˈvɑːnst/ adj
fortgeschritten
at or close to state of the art

advancement /ædˈvæns.mɛnt/ /ɛdˈvæns.mɛnt/ n
Erbvorbezug
property given in advance of future distribution
Fortschritt
state of being advanced

advantage /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/ /ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ n
Vorteil
any condition, circumstance, opportunity, or means, particularly favorable to success
the score where one player wins a point after deuce
superiority; mastery
Vorzug
superiority of state, or that which gives it

advantageous adj
vorteilhaft
being of advantage

advantageously adv
zweckmäßigerweise
in an advantageous manner

advection /ædˈvɛkʃən/ n
Advektion Strömungstransport
The horizontal movement of a body of atmosphere (or other fluid) along with a concurrent transport of its temperature, humidity etc.

advection fog n
Advektionsnebel
A type of fog caused by the passage of moist air horizontally over a relatively colder surface and the consequent cooling of that air to below its dew point

advent /ˈæd.vɛnt/ n
Ankunft
coming, arrival

adventure /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃə/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ n
Abenteuer Wagnis
encountering of risks
Abenteuer
remarkable occurrence
that which happens without design
mercantile or speculative enterprise of hazard

adventure playground n
Abenteuerspielplatz
playground

adventurer /ædˈvɛn.tʃɚ.ɚ/ n
Abenteurer Abenteurerin
one who enjoys adventures
Thronbewerber Thronbewerberin
social pretender on the lookout for advancement

adventuress /ədˈvɛntʃəɹɪs/ n
Abenteuerin Abenteurerin
female adventurer

adventurism /ədˈvɛn(t)ʃəɹɪz(ə)m/ n
Abenteurertum
policy led by excessive risk taking

adventurous /ædˈvɛn.tʃɚ.ʌs/ adj
abenteuerlich
full of hazard
abenteuerdurstig abenteuerhungrig abenteuerlustig abenteuersüchtig
inclined to adventure

adventurousness n
Abenteuerlichkeit
quality of being adventurous

adverb /ˈæd.vɜːb/ /ˈæd.vɝb/ n
Adverb Umstandswort Adverbium Nebenwort Zuwort Zeitnebenwort
lexical category

adverbial /ædˈvɝbi.əl/ /ədˈvɜːbi.əl/ adj
adverbial adverbiell Adverbial- nebenwörtlich umstandswörtlich
of or relating to an adverb

adverbial /ædˈvɝbi.əl/ /ədˈvɜːbi.əl/ n
Adverbial Adverbialbestimmung Adverbiale Umstandsbestimmung adverbiale Bestimmung
grammar: word or phrase modifying a verb

adverbial clause n
Adverbialsatz Umstandssatz
a subordinate clause that functions as an adverb within a main clause

adverbial participle n
Adverbialpartizip Transgressiv
linguistic sense

adverbial phrase n
Adverbgruppe Adverbphrase adverbiales Satzglied Adverbialphrase
type of phrase

adverbialization n
Adverbialisierung Adverbisierung
the process of adverbializing

adversarial adj
feindlich
characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary

adversary /ædˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.s(ə)ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.sɛɹi/ /ˈæd.vəɹ.sɛɹi/ n
Gegner Gegenspieler Widersacher Gegenspielerin Gegnerin Widersacherin
opponent

adversative adj
adversativ
expressing opposition or difference

adverse /ˈæd.və(ɹ)s/ adj
gegnerisch
contrary, hostile
widrig
unfavourable

adverse effect n
Nebenwirkung
side-effect, especially a negative one in pharmacology

adversity /ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/ /ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/ n
Widrigkeit
adverse event
Widrigkeit Ungemach
state of being adverse

advertise /ˈad.və(ɹ).taɪz/ /ˈæd.vəɹ.taɪz/ v
inserieren werben
(intransitive) to provide information about a person or goods and services to influence others
ankündigen annoncieren
(transitive) to give public notice of; to announce publicly
anbieten anpreisen
(transitive) to provide public information about (a product, services etc.)

advertisement /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ /ədˈvɝtɪzmənt/ /ˈædvəˌtʌɪzmənt/ /ˌædvəˈtɪzmənt/ n
Werbung Anzeige Annonce Reklameanzeige
commercial solicitation
Anzeige Bekanntmachung
public notice

advertising n
Werbung
communication

advertorial /ˈæd.vɜːˌtɔːɹ.i.əl/ /ˌædvɚˈtɔɹi.əl/ n
Advertorial
advertisement presented as editorial

advice /ædˈvaɪs/ /ədˈvaɪs/ n
Rat Ratschlag
opinion recommended or offered, as worthy to be followed; counsel

advice columnist n
Briefkastenonkel Briefkastentante
someone who writes for an advice column

advisable adj
ratsam
worthy of being recommended

advise /ədˈvaɪz/ v
raten empfehlen beraten
to give advice to; to offer an opinion; to counsel; to warn
informieren mitteilen verständigen
to give information or notice to; to inform

advisor /ædˈvaɪz.ɚ/ n
Berater Ratgeber Ratgeberin Beraterin
one who offers advice

advisory /ədˈvaɪzəɹi/ adj
Beratungs- beratend
able to give advice

advocaat /ˈadvəkɑː/ n
Eierlikör
liqueur

advocacy /ˈæd.və.kə.si/ n
Befürwortung Fürsprache
the act of arguing in favour of, or supporting something

advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ /ˈæd.və.kət/ n
Rechtsanwältin Rechtsanwalt Verteidiger
person who argues the case of another
Fürsprecher Anwalt
person who speaks in support of something

advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ /ˈæd.və.kət/ v
plädieren verteidigen
argue for
verteidigen plädieren
encourage support for

adynaton /ædəˈnɑtn̩/ /ædɪˈnɑːtɒn/ n
Adynaton
form of hyperbole that expresses impossibility

adze /ædz/ n
Dechsel Queraxt
cutting tool

aedile /ˈiːdaɪl/ n
Ädil
elected official in Ancient Rome

aegis /ˈiːdʒɪs/ n
Ägide
guidance, protection
Ägis
mythological shield

aeolian adj
äolisch
of, or relating to the wind

aerate v
belüften
to supply with oxygen or air

aeration n
Belüftung
the circulation of air

aerator n
Belüfter Belüftungsanlage
a device which mixes air with a substance

aerial /eɪˈɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ˈɛɹ.i.əl/ /ˈɛː.ɹɪ.əl/ n
Antenne
device for receiving or transmitting

aerial photography n
Luftbildaufnahme
taking photographs from the air

aerobe n
Aerobier
organism that can tolerate the presence of oxygen

aerobic /ɛˈɹoʊbɪk/ adj
aerob
involving or improving oxygen consumption by the body

aerobics /əˈɹoʊbɪks/ n
Aerobic
exercise for cardiovascular fitness

aerodynamic adj
aerodynamisch stromlinienförmig
aerodynamic

aerodynamical adj
aerodynamisch
aerodynamic

aerodynamics n
Aerodynamik
The science of the dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases

aerogel n
Aerogel
ultralight solid-state substance

aerolite /ˈɛə.ɹə.laɪt/ n
Aerolith
a meteorite consisting of silicate minerals

aerology n
Aerologie
branch of meteorology

aeromancy /ˈeə.ɹə.mæn.si/ n
Aeromantie
divination by use of atmospheric conditions

aeronaut /ˈɛəɹəˌnɔːt/ /ˈɛɹəˌnɑt/ /ˈɛɹəˌnɔt/ n
Aeronaut Aeronautin
one who glides through the air in an airship

aeronautic /ˌæɹoˈnɔtɪk/ adj
aeronautisch
having to do with aerial navigation

aeronautics n
Luftfahrt
mechanics and science of aircraft

aerophone n
Aerophon
musical instrument

aerosol /ɛɹəsɔl/ n
Aerosol
gaseous or airborne cloud of particulate matter

aerosol can n
Spraydose Sprühdose
pressurized canister

aerosol string n
Luftschlangenspray
sprayed coloured foam

aerostatics n
Aerostatik
study of gases in equilibrium

aesthete /ˈɛs.θiːt/ n
Ästhet Schöngeist Ästhetin
someone who cultivates an unusually high sensitivity to beauty, as in art or nature

aesthetic /es.ˈθe.tɪk/ /ɛs.ˈθɛ.tɪk/ /ɪs.ˈθe.tɪk/ adj
ästhetisch
concerned with beauty

aesthetic /es.ˈθe.tɪk/ /ɛs.ˈθɛ.tɪk/ /ɪs.ˈθe.tɪk/ n
Ästhetik (stilvolle) Schönheit
that which appeals to the senses

aesthetically adv
ästhetisch
in an aesthetic manner

aesthetician n
Ästhetiker Ästhetikerin
oneone who studies aesthetics; student of art or beauty
Kosmetiker Kosmetikerin Schönheitskünstler Schönheitskünstlerin Schönheitspfleger Schönheitspflegerin
someone who provides beauty treatments

aestheticism n
Ästhetizismus
doctrine which holds aesthetics as the highest ideal

aesthetics /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪks/ n
Ästhetik Lehre vom Schönen
study or philosophy of beauty

aestivation /ˌiːstɪˈveɪʃən/ n
Sommerschlaf
state of inactivity and metabolic depression during summer

aetiology /itiˈɑlədʒi/ /iːtɪˈɒlədʒi/ n
Ätiologie
study of causes or origins

afar /əˈfɑː/ /ʌˈfaɹ/ adv
fern weit weit weg weither
at, to or from a great distance

afebrile adj
fieberfrei fieberlos
having no fever, without a fever

affability n
Freundlichkeit Leutseligkeit Umgänglichkeit
state or quality of being affable

affable /ˈæf.ə.bəl/ adj
umgänglich affabel
friendly, courteous, sociable
umgänglich
mild; benign

affair /əˈfɛə(ɹ)/ /əˈfɛə/ /əˈfɛɹ/ n
Scharmützel
action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle
Affäre Liebesverhältnis Verhältnis Beziehung Gspusi Liaison
adulterous relationship
Angelegenheit
any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely
that which is done or is to be done
Ding
material object (vaguely designated)

affect /ə.ˈfɛkt/ n
Affekt
psychology: feeling in response to a stimulus

affect /ə.ˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ v
beeinflussen
to influence or alter
bewegen rühren
to move to emotion

affect /ə.ˈfɛkt/ /ˈæ.fɛkt/ v
fingieren vortäuschen
to make a false display of

affectation /ˌæf.ɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
Geschraubtheit
an attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real

affected /əˈfɛktɪd/ adj
affektiert
artificial, stilted
simulated in order to impress

affection /əˈfɛkʃən/ n
Zuneigung
any emotion
Zuneigung Rührung
feeling of love or strong attachment

afferent adj
afferent hinführend
Carrying towards

affidavit /ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/ n
Versicherung an Eides statt eidesstattliche Erklärung eidesstattliche Versicherung
legal, signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement

affiliate /əˈfɪl.i.et/ /əˈfɪl.i.eɪt/ n
Tochtergesellschaft Tochterunternehmen Zweigniederlassung Zweigunternehmen
something that is affiliated

affiliate /əˈfɪl.i.et/ /əˈfɪl.i.eɪt/ v
beifügen beitreten verbinden zufügen
to attach (to) or unite (with)
herleiten
to connect in the way of descent
aufnehmen
to fix the paternity of

affiliated adj
angegliedert angehörig angeschlossen aufgenommen
associated, related or united

affiliation /əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/ n
Zusammenschluss
A club, society or umbrella organisation so formed, especially a trade union
Verbindung Zugehörigkeit
The relationship resulting from affiliating one thing with another

affine space n
affiner Raum
vector space having no origin

affine transformation n
affine Abbildung
linear transformation followed by a translation

affinity /əˈfɪnɪti/ n
Verwandtschaft
family relationship through marriage of a relative
Affinität
natural attraction for something
attraction between an antibody and an antigen
attraction between atoms

affirm /əˈfɝm/ v
bejahen bestätigen zustimmen
to agree with or verify
unterstützen
to support or encourage

affirmation /æfɝˈmeɪʃn/ n
Autosuggestion Selbsteinrede
autosuggestion
Bestätigung Zustimmung
that which is affirmed

affirmative /əˈfɜːmətɪv/ /əˈfɝmətɪv/ adj
affirmativ
pertaining to truth
positive

affirmative /əˈfɜːmətɪv/ /əˈfɝmətɪv/ n
affirmativer Satz
answer that shows agreement or acceptance

affirmative sentence n
bejahender Satz positiver Satz
sentence that affirms

affix /ə.ˈfɪks/ /ˈæ.fɪks/ n
Affix Zusatzsilbe
linguistics: a bound morpheme added to a word’s stem
Anhang Anhängsel
that which is affixed

affix /ə.ˈfɪks/ /ˈæ.fɪks/ v
anbringen anheften befestigen
to attach

affixation n
Affigieren Affigierung Affixation
addition of an affix

affixoid n
Affixoid
regular word that also works as an affix

afflict /əˈflɪkt/ v
bekümmern
To cause pain to

affluence /ˈæf.lu.əns/ n
Reichtum Überfluss
abundance of wealth
Wohlstand
moderate level of wealth

affluent /æˈfluːənt/ /ˈæf.lu.ənt/ /ˈæfluːənt/ adj
wohlhabend reich begütert
abounding in goods or riches; materially wealthy
reichlich
abundant

affluent /æˈfluːənt/ /ˈæf.lu.ənt/ /ˈæfluːənt/ n
Geldsack Reicher
someone wealthy

afford /əˈfo(ː)ɹd/ /əˈfoəd/ /əˈfoɹd/ /əˈfɔːd/ v
imstande sein leisten
to incur, stand, or bear
gewähren
to offer, provide, or supply

affordable /əˈfɔː(ɹ).də.bəl/ /ʌˈfɔɹdʌbəl/ adj
erschwinglich
able to be afforded

affordance n
Affordanz Anbietung Angebotscharakter Aufforderungscharakter
A potential action that is made possible by a given object or environment

affreightment n
Befrachtung Chartern
hire a vessel for cargo

affricate /ˈæfɹɪkeɪt/ /ˈæfɹɪkət/ n
Affrikate Affrikata
sound

affront /əˈfɹʌnt/ n
Affront
open or intentional offense, slight, or insult

affront /əˈfɹʌnt/ v
beleidigen
to insult intentionally, especially openly

afire adj
Brand Flammen
literally on fire
Feuer und Flamme sein begeistert
metaphorically on fire

aflutter /əˈflʌt.ə/ /əˈflʌt.ɚ/ adj
aufgeregt
in a state of excited anticipation

afocal adj
afokal
having a focal point at infinity

afoot /əˈfʊt/ adv
zu Fuß
means of locomotion, walking
auf de Füssen
support of the body, standing

aforementioned /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/ adj
obenerwähnt
previously mentioned

aforetime adv
früher
formerly

afraid /əˈfɹeɪd/ adj
bedauern leider
(colloquial, to be afraid) regretful, sorry
ängstlich
impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear; apprehensive

afro /ˈæ.fɹoʊ/ n
Afro-Look Afrolook Afro
hairstyle

aft /æft/ adv
achtern
at, near, or towards the stern

aftcastle n
Heckkastell
raised part of the upper deck

after /ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ adv
darauf hinterher
behind; later in time; following

after /ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ conjunction
nachdem
Signifies that the action of its clause takes place before the action of the other clause

after /ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ preposition
wegen
as a result of
hinter
behind
nach
in allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing
trotz
in spite of
nach hinter
next in importance or rank
subsequently; following in time; later than

after all
schließlich allerdings immerhin
in the end; anyway

after dark
nach Dunkelwerden nach Einbruch der Dunkelheit
after nightfall, at night

after you phraseologicalUnit
nach Ihnen
polite invitation for another to go first

afterbirth /ˈæf.tɚ.bɚθ/ n
Nachgeburt
material expelled after childbirth

afterbrain n
Markhirn
part of brain

afterburner n
Nachbrenner
a device in a turbojet engine which injects fuel into the exhaust system to increase the thrust

afterdeck n
Achterdeck Hinterdeck
part of a ship's deck from amidships toward the stern

aftereffect /ˈæftəɹ.əˌfɛkt/ /ˈɑːftəɹ.ɪˌfɛkt/ n
Nachwirkung
delayed effect

afterings /ˈæf.təɹ.ɪŋz/ n
Nachgemelk Restmilch
the last milk that is obtained when milking a cow
Neige
the last of any substance that is of a poorer quality than the earlier substance

afterlife /ˈæftɚˌlaɪf/ n
Jenseits Leben nach dem Tod Unterwelt
life after death

aftermath /ˈæf.təˌmæθ/ /ˈæf.tɚˌmæθ/ /ˈɑːf.təˌmɑːθ/ n
Nachernte
second mowing
Folge Nachwirkung
that which happens after, that which follows

afternoon /af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ n
Nachmittag
part of the day between noon and evening

aftershave n
Rasierwasser Aftershave
lotion, gel or liquid

aftershock n
Nachbeben
earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another

aftertaste n
Nachgeschmack
The persistence of the taste of something no longer present

afterwards /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/ /ˈɑːftə.wədz/ adv
danach nachher später hinterher
at a later or succeeding time

afterword n
Nachwort
epilogue

again /əˈɡɛn/ /əˈɡɪn/ adv
wieder erneut noch einmal schon wieder wiederum nochmal
another time
wieder zurück
back to a former place or state
nochmal noch doch gleich
used in a question to ask something one has forgotten

again and again adv
immer wieder
repeatedly

against /əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛnst/ preposition
gegen
in a contrary direction to
as protection from
in competition with
in physical contact with
gegen wider
in opposition to

against all odds
entgegen aller Erwartungen wider Erwarten
despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability

against the law
gesetzwidrig
illegal, forbidden by law

agalactia n
Agalaktie
failure of a mother to produce sufficient milk following childbirth

agalmatophilia n
Agalmatophilie
paraphilia

agamic adj
agamisch
occurring without the union of male and female gametes

agar /ˈeɪ.ɡə/ /ˈɑˌ.ɡɑɹ/ n
Agar
material

agarwood n
Adlerholz
type of heartwood

agate /əˈɡæt/ /ˈæ.ɡət/ n
Achat
mineral

agave /əˈɡeɪviː/ /əˈɡɑːveɪ/ n
Agave
genus

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ n
Generation
generation
Zeitalter Ära
great period in the history of the Earth
Alter
one of the stages of life
part of the duration of a being or thing between its beginning and any given time
advanced period of life; latter part of life
Epoche Periode Zeit
particular period of time in history
Volljährigkeit
time of life at which one attains full personal rights and capacities
Lebenszeit Alter
whole duration of a being

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ v
altern reifen vergreisen
intransitive: become old
altern lassen altern
transitive: cause to grow old

age before beauty phraseologicalUnit
Alter vor Schönheit
Translations

age distribution n
Altersaufbau Altersgliederung Altersstruktur Altersverteiling
the number of people in stated age ranges

age group n
Altersgruppe
demographic grouping based on age

age of consent n
Schutzalter
an age at which one is legally mature enough to have sex

age of majority n
Volljährigkeit Volljährigkeitsalter
age at which the rights and privileges of an adult are legally granted

age-mate n
Gleichaltriger
one who is the same age as another

ageism /ˈeɪdʒ.ɪzm̩/ n
Altersdiskriminierung
the treating of a person or people differently from others based on assumptions or stereotypes relating to their age

agency /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/ n
Agency Handlungsfähigkeit Wille
faculty of acting or of exerting power
Behörde
government office
Agentur
place of business of an agent
office of an agent, or factor

agenda /əˈdʒɛn.də/ n
Tagesordnung
list of matters to be taken up
Agenda
temporally organized plan

agent /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/ n
Agens
grammar: performer of the action in a sentence
Agent
one who acts in place of another
active power or cause
computing: part of the system that performs action on behalf of a client or server

agent noun n
Nomen agentis
noun that denotes an agent

agent provocateur /aʒɑ̃ pʁɔvɔkatœʁ/ /ˈeɪ.dʒənt ˌpɹəʊ.vɒk.æ.tʊə(ɹ)/ n
Agent Provocateur Provokateur
a person who disrupts a group's activities from within

agglomeration n
Sammlung
act of collecting in a mass
Ballungsraum
extended city area
Ansammlung
state of being collected in a mass

agglutination n
Agglutination
act of uniting by glue or other tenacious substance

agglutinative /əˈɡluːtɪnətɪv/ adj
agglutinierend
having words derived by combining parts

aggrandizement n
Erhöhung
the act of aggrandizing

aggravate /ˈæɡ.ɹə.veɪ̯t/ v
verbittern ärgern
To exasperate; to provoke; to irritate
verschlimmern erschweren
To make worse, or more severe

aggravation n
Erschwerung Verärgerung Zuspitzung erschwerender Umstand med. Verschlechterung
act of aggravating

aggregate /ˈæɡɹɪɡət/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌɡeɪt/ n
Aggregat
a mass, assemblage, or sum of particulars
skandha
any of the five aspects constituting the sentient being in Buddhism

aggression /əˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
Aggression Angriff
act of initiating hostilities or invasion
Aggression
the practice or habit of launching attacks
hostile or destructive behavior or actions

aggressive /əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ adj
aggressiv angriffslustig
tending or disposed to aggress

aggressiveness n
Aggressivität
state or quality being aggressive

aggressor n
Aggressor
the person or country that first attacks or makes an aggression

aggrieve /ʌˈɡɹiv/ v
kränken verletzen
to give pain or sorrow to, to afflict, to oppress

agha n
Agha
an honorific for high officials used in Turkey and certain Muslim countries

aghast /əˈɡæst/ /əˈɡɑːst/ adj
bestürzt fassungslos zutiefst erschrocken
terrified

agile /ˈæd͡ʒ.aɪl/ adj
agil behände wendig
having the faculty of quick motion in the limbs

agile gibbon n
Schwarzhandgibbon
Hylobates agilis

agility /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
Beweglichkeit
quality of being agile

aging /ˈeɪ.dʒɪŋ/ adj
alternd
becoming elderly

aging /ˈeɪ.dʒɪŋ/ n
Altern
the process of becoming older or more mature

agitate /ˈæ.dʒɪ.teɪt/ v
aufwühlen
debattieren diskutieren
to discuss with great earnestness; to debate
aufrühren aufwirbeln aufwühlen durchrühren rühren schütteln
to move with a violent, irregular action
aufregen aufrühren aufwiegeln aus der Fassung bringen durcheinander bringen erregen
to stir up, to disturb or excite

agitation /ad͡ʒɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /æ.d͡ʒɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
Agitation Aufwühlung
act of agitating

agitator n
Agitator
one who agitates

agitprop /ˈædʒ.ɪtˌpɹɒp/ n
Agitprop
political propaganda

agnate /ˈæɡneɪt/ n
Agnat
relative whose relation is traced only through male members of the family

agnathous /ˈæɡ.nə.θəs/ adj
agnath
characteristic of agnathia

agnolotti /ˌanjəˈlɒtɪ/ /ˌænjəˈlɑti/ n
Agnolotti
type of square ravioli from Piedmont

agnostic /æɡˈnɑːstɪk/ /æɡˈnɒstɪk/ adj
agnostisch skeptisch
of or relating to agnosticism

agnostic /æɡˈnɑːstɪk/ /æɡˈnɒstɪk/ n
Agnostiker Agnostikerin
one who holds to a form of agnosticism.

agnosticism /æɡˈnɑstɪsɪzəm/ /æɡˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ n
Agnostizismus
view that the existence of a God or gods is unknown, unknowable, unproven, or unprovable

agnotology n
Agnotologie
promotion of inaccurate or misleading scientific data

ago /əˈɡoʊ/ /əˈɡəʊ/ postposition
vor her
past; gone by; since

agog /əˈɡɒɡ/ adj
gespannt
in eager desire
weit geöffnet
wide open

agon /ˈæ.ɡoʊn/ /ˈæ.ɡəʊn/ n
Agon
a contest in ancient Greece
a struggle or contest
a test of will

agonize v
quälen
to writhe with agony; to suffer violent anguish.

agony /ˈæ.ɡə.niː/ n
Agonie Qual Pein
extreme pain of mind or body
Agonie Todeskampf
last struggle of life
Freudenausbruch
paroxysm of joy
Qual Todeskampf
violent contest or striving

agora /ˈæ.ɡə.ɹə/ /ˌæɡ.əˈɹɑː/ n
Agora
a place for gathering

agoraphobia /ˌæɡəɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ n
Agoraphobie Platzangst
fear of open spaces

agouti /əˈɡuːti/ n
Aguti
a rodent similar in appearance to a guinea pig but having longer legs

agraffe /əˈɡɹæf/ n
Agraffe
a glasp consisting of a hook which fastens onto a ring

agrarian /əˈɡɹɛ(ə)ɹi.ən/ adj
agrarisch Agrar-
relating to the cultivation of land

agree /əˈɡɹi/ /əˈɡɹiː/ v
zustimmen übereinstimmen
übereinstimmen kongruieren nachfolgen
grammar: to correspond in gender, number, case, person, etc.
zustimmen einverstanden sein
harmonize in opinion; be in unison or concord; be united; concur
sich verständigen
to come to terms or to a common resolve
akzeptieren annehmen
to yield assent, to accede

agreeable /əˈɡɹiːəbl/ adj
angenehm
pleasing
gefällig liebenswürdig verträglich
willing; ready to agree or consent

agreeableness n
Verträglichkeit
personality trait

agreeably adv
angenehm
in an agreeable manner

agreement /əˈɡɹiːmənt/ n
Kongruenz
grammatical agreement
Vertrag
legally binding contract
Einverständnis Übereinstimmung Einigkeit Einvernehmen
state whereby several parties share a view
Vereinbarung Zustimmung
understanding to follow a course of conduct

agribusiness /ˈæɡɹɪˌbɪznəs/ n
Agribusiness Agrobusiness
big business connected to agriculture

agricultural /ˌæɡɹɪˈkəltjʊəɹəl/ /ˌæɡɹɪˈkəlt͡ʃəɹəl/ adj
landwirtschaftlich Landwirtschaft agrarisch
of or pertaining to agriculture

agriculture /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃə/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃɚ/ n
Landwirtschaft Ackerbau
the art or science of cultivating the ground

agrimi n
Agrimi Kretische Gämse Kretische Wildziege Kri-kri
type of goat

agrimony /ˈæɡ.ɹɪ.mən.i/ /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/ n
Odermennig
plant of the genus Agrimonia

agrobiology n
Agrobiologie Agrarbiologie
the science of plant life and nutrition

agrochemistry n
Agrochemie
branch of chemistry

agronomic adj
agronomisch
of or pertaining to agronomy

agronomist /əˈɡɹɑːnəmɪst/ /əˈɡɹɒnəmɪst/ n
Agronom Agronomin Agraringenieur Agraringenieurin
scientist specialized in agronomy

agronomy /əˈɡɹɑːnəmi/ /əˈɡɹɒnəmi/ n
Agronomie Ackerbaukunde Agrarökonomie Landwirtschaft Pflanzenbauwissenschaft
science of utilizing plants, animals, and soils for food, fuel, feed and more

ague /ˈeɪ.ɡju/ n
Schüttelfrost
chill, or state of shaking, as with cold
intermittent fever, attended by alternate cold and hot fits

aha /ɑːhɑː/ [ɑˈhɑ] interjection
aha
exclamation of understanding, realization, invention, or recognition

aha moment n
Aha-Erlebnis
instance of becoming clear

ahead of time
frühzeitig vorzeitig
early

ahistorical /ˌeɪhɪˈstɔɹɪkəl/ adj
ahistorisch
lacking historical perspective

ahlspiess /ˈɔːl.spiːʃ/ n
Ahlspieß
polearm used in Germany in the 15th century

ahold adv
dicht am Wind
nautical

ahold n
jemanden zwischen die Finger bekommen sich zusammenreißen

ahoy interjection
ahoi
used to hail a ship, etc

ahoy n
Ahoi

aichmophobia n
Aichmophobie
fear of pointed or sharp objects

aid /eɪd/ n
Helfer
a person that promotes or helps in something being done; a helper
Hilfe
help; succor; assistance; relief
Hilfe Hilfsmittel
something which helps; a material source of help

aid /eɪd/ v
helfen
to support

aide-de-camp /ˌeɪd dɪ ˈkæmp/ n
Aide-de-camp Flügeladjutant
military officer

aiglet /ˈeɪ.ɡlɛt/ n
Pinke
tip on a ribbon or cord

aiguillette /ˌeɪɡwɪˈlɛt/ n
Achselband Achselschnur Fangschnur Feldachselstück Schulterschnur
ornamental braided cord

aikido /aɪˈkiːdəʊ/ n
Aikido
Japanese martial art

ail /eɪl/ n
Krankheit Leiden
An ailment; trouble; illness

ail /eɪl/ v
krank sein kränkeln kränklich sein leiden
to be ill
plagen weh tun
to cause to suffer

ailanthus /ˌeɪˈlænθəs/ /ˌeɪˈlænθəsɪz/ n
Götterbaum
any of several deciduous Asiatic trees of the genus Ailanthus

aileron /ˈeɪlərɒn/ n
Querruder
Hinged part on trailing edge of airplane wing

ailing /ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/ adj
angeschlagen dahinsiechend krank kränkelnd kränklich leidend
sick

ailment /ˈeɪlmənt/ n
Leiden
something which ails one; a disease; sickness

ailurophobia /aɪˌlʊɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌaɪljʊəɹəˈfəʊbɪ.ə/ n
Ailurophobie Aelurophobie
irrational fear or hatred for cats

aim /eɪm/ n
Ziel
Intention; purpose
point intended to be hit

aim /eɪm/ v
zielen
to point or direct a missile weapon

aimless /ˈeɪm.ləs/ adj
planlos ziellos
without aim

aimlessly adv
ziellos
without an aim

air /ˈɛə/ /ˈɛəɹ/ n
Luft
mixture of gases making up the atmosphere of the Earth
historical: one of the basic elements
the apparently open space above the ground
Arie
music: a song, an aria

air /ˈɛə/ /ˈɛəɹ/ v
lüften
to bring into contact with the air
ausstrahlen
to broadcast

air ambulance n
Sanitätsflugzeug
an aircraft equipped as an ambulance

air ball n
Airball
basketball

air base n
Flugplatz Luftstützpunkt
military airport

air bearing n
Luftlager
type of bearing

air bubble n
Luftblase
a small pocket of air

air conditioner n
Klimaanlage
a machine that is used to control temperature and humidity in an enclosed space

air conditioning n
Klimaanlage
an air conditioner or system of air conditioners
Klimatisierung
the state of temperature and humidity produced by an air conditioner

air force n
Luftwaffe Luftstreitkräfte
branch of the military devoted to air warfare

air freshener n
Lufterfrischer
device containing substances that neutralize unpleasant odours

air guitar n
Luftgitarre
imaginary guitar that a person pretends to play

air gun /ˈeə(ɹ).ɡʌn/ /ˈɛɹ.ɡə/ n
Luftgewehr
gun that propels a projective by compressed air

air hole n
Luftloch
air pocket
hole in surface
Blasloch
blowhole

air hose /ˈɛəhəʊz/ /ˈɛɹhoʊz/ n
Luftleitung Luftschlauch
hose for conveying air to a diver
Druckluftschlauch
hose for conveying compressed air within a pneumatic system

air marshal n
Air Marshal Sky Marshal
law enforcement
Air Marshal
military rank

air mass /ɛəɹ mæs/ /ˈɛː mas/ n
Luftmasse
(meteorology) a particular volume of air

air pistol n
Luftpistole
pistol that propels a pellet

air pocket n
Luftloch
a local region of low atmospheric pressure, or a local downward current

air pollution n
Luftverschmutzung Luftverunreinigung
contamination of the atmosphere by noxious gases and particulates

air pump n
Luftpumpe
pump that moves air either into or out of something

air purifier n
Luftreiniger
device used to remove contaminants from the air

air resistance n
Luftwiderstand
friction that slows things moving through air

air show n
Flugschau
a public display of stunt flying, aerobatics, and historical aircraft

air strike n
Luftangriff Luftschlag
attack by aircraft

air ticket n
Flugticket
a pass entitling the holder to travel in an aeroplane

air traffic n
Flugverkehr Luftfahrt
movement of aircraft

air traffic control n
Flugsicherung
system designed to give assistance to aircraft

air traffic controller n
Fluglotse
operator of air traffic control system

air-condition v
klimatisieren
to mechanically cool a space or an entire structure

air-raid shelter n
Luftschutzbunker
reinforced underground shelter designed to give protection against air raids

air-to-air adj
Luft-Luft
fired from an aircraft in flight at another one

air-to-air missile n
Luft-Luft-Rakete
missile

air-to-ground adj
Luft-Boden

air-to-ship adj
Luft-Schiff

air-to-surface adj
Luft-Boden
fired from an aircraft at a target on land or water

air-to-surface missile n
Luft-Boden-Rakete
missile

airbag n
Airbag Prallkissen
protective system in automobiles

airborne adj
über die Luft transportiert
carried by the air

airbridge n
Luftbrücke
link established by air transport

airbrush n
Airbrush
handheld paint sprayer powered by compressed air

aircraft /ɛə.kɹɑː̩ft/ /ɛəɹ.kɹæft/ n
Luftfahrzeug Flugzeug
machine capable of atmospheric flight

aircraft carrier n
Flugzeugträger
warship for launching aircraft

aircrew n
Flugpersonal Flugzeugbesatzung
team that operates an aircraft

airfield n
Flugplatz
place where airplanes can take off and land

airfoil n
tragflächenprofil
structure shaped to produce lift when moving in air

airhead /ˈeəː.hɛd/ n
Dummkopf Wirrkopf
having no brain

airing cupboard n
Trockenschrank Wäschetrockenschrank
clothes storage cupboard

airlift /ˈɛə.lɪft/ n
Luftbrücke Luftbrückenflug
a flight
Luftbrücke
the transportation of troops

airline n
Fluggesellschaft
company that flies airplanes

airliner n
Passagierflugzeug Verkehrsflugzeug Linienflugzeug Linienmaschine Passagiermaschine
passenger aircraft

airlock n
Druckschleuse Luftschleuse
used to provide access to and from the sealed area

airmail /ˈɛə.meɪl/ n
Luftpost
the items of mail carried using aircraft
the system of conveying mail using aircraft

airmass n
luftmasse
a body of air with uniform characteristics

airplane /ˈɛəpleɪn/ /ˈɛəɹˌpleɪ̯n/ n
Flugzeug
powered aircraft

airport /ˈɛə.pɔːt/ /ˈɛɹ.pɔɹt/ n
Flughafen Flugplatz
place designated for airplanes

airport lounge n
Flughafenlounge
area in an airport which offers comforts beyond those in the main parts

airscrew n
Flugzeugpropeller Luftschraube
propeller of an aircraft

airshaft n
Abzugschacht Abzugsschacht Lüftungschacht Lüftungsschacht
an opening facilitating air circulation

airsickness n
Fliegerkrankheit Flugkrankheit Luftkrankheit
form of motion sickness

airspace n
Luftraum
controlled portion of atmosphere
part of sky used by aircraft

airtight adj
hieb- und stichfest wasserdicht
having no weak points or flaws
luftdicht hermetisch
impermeable to air or other gases

airtime n
Sendezeit
duration of transmission

airway n
Flugroute
flight path used by aeroplanes

airworthiness n
Flugtauglichkeit Flugtüchtigkeit
the state of being airworthy

airworthy adj
flugfähig flugtauglich flugtüchtig
being able to fly

airy /ˈɛəɹ.i/ adj
belüftet gelüftet luftig umweht zugig
breezy, in an airy situation
lebhaft oberflächlich sorgenfrei sorglos unbeständig
light of heart, superficial

aisle /aɪ̯l/ n
Durchgang Gang
any path through obstructed space
Gang
clear path through rows of seating
corridor in a supermarket
Seitenschiff
wing of a building, notably in a church

aitch /eɪtʃ/ n
Ha
name of the letter H, h

ajar /əˈd͡ʒɑɹ/ /əˈd͡ʒɑː/ adj
angelehnt
slightly turned or opened

akhund n
Achund
(historical) a spiritual leader in Persia, parts of Central Asia and Xinjiang, China

akimbo /əˈkɪm.bo͡ʊ/ /əˈkɪm.bəʊ/ adj
in die Seiten gestemmt
with a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward

akimbo /əˈkɪm.bo͡ʊ/ /əˈkɪm.bəʊ/ adv
die Arme in die Hüften gestemmt die Arme in die Seite gestemmt
with arms akimbo

akin /əˈkɪn/ /ʌˈkɪn/ adj
verwandt
of the same kin; related by blood

akinesia n
Akinese
loss of the ability to control muscles

akinete n
Akineten
a thick-walled, dormant cell found in cyanobacteria and green algae

akinetic adj
akinetisch
without motion

al dente /æl ˈdɛn.teɪ/ adj
al dente bissfest
firm

al-Qaeda /æl ˈkaɪdə/ /ɒl ˈkaɪdə/ pn
Al-Kaida Al-Qaida
The global network of militant Islamic extremists.

alabandite n
Alabandin
mineral form of manganese sulfide

alabaster /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tə/ /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tɚ/ adj
alabastern
made of alabaster

alabaster /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tə/ /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tɚ/ n
Alabaster
variety of gypsum

alack /əˈlæk/ interjection
O weh ach
expression of sorrow

alacrity [əˈlækɹɨti] n
Eifer
eagerness

alanine n
Alanin
nonessential amino acid; C₃H₇NO₂

alarm /əˈlɑɹm/ /əˈlɑːm/ n
Wecker
mechanical contrivance for awaking
Alarm Alarmsignal
notice of approaching danger
Alarmstimmung
sudden surprise with fear or terror
Alarm
summons to arms

alarm /əˈlɑɹm/ /əˈlɑːm/ v
alarmieren Alarm schlagen
to give notice (by sound or otherwise) of approaching danger
in Alarmstimmung versetzen
to keep in excitement; to disturb
alarmieren
to surprise with apprehension of danger

alarm bell n
Alarmglocke
sudden awareness of danger

alarm clock n
Wecker
type of clock

alarm system n
Alarmanlage
a burglar alarm

alarmism n
Alarmismus Panikmache
production of needless alarms

alarmist /əˈlɑɹmɪst/ n
Alarmist Alarmistin Panikmacher Panikmacherin
one who causes others to become alarmed without cause

alas /ɘˈlɛs/ /əˈlæs/ interjection
ach leider bedauerlicherweise weh
exclamation of sorrow, etc.

alb /alb/ /ælb/ n
Albe
a long white robe worn by priests and other ministers

albacore /ˈæl.bə.kɔɹ/ n
Weißer Thun
large marine fish

albatross /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɑs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɒs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/ n
Albatros
seabird
three under par

albedo /ælˈbi.doʊ/ n
Albedo
the fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body

albeit /ɔlˈbi.ət/ /ɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/ conjunction
obgleich obschon wenn auch wenngleich
despite its being; although

albinism n
Albinismus
lack of melanin pigmentation

albinistic adj
albinotisch
of or pertaining to albinism

albino /alˈbiːnoː/ /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ adj
albino-
congenitally lacking melanin

albino /alˈbiːnoː/ /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ n
Albino
one congenitally lacking melanin

album /ˈælbəm/ n
Album
book for photographs, stamps, or autographs
group of audio recordings on any media
phonograph record (LP)

albumen /ˈalbjʊmɪn/ /ˈælbjʊmən/ n
Eiweiß
white part of an egg

albumin /æl.ˈbjuː.mən/ /ˈalbjʊmɪn/ n
Albumin
class of monomeric proteins that are soluble in water

alcazar /ˌalkəˈzɑː/ /ˌælkəˈzɑɹ/ n
Alcázar Alkazar
Moorish fortress in Spain

alchemist /ˈæl.kə.mɪst/ n
Alchemist Alchemistin
one who practices alchemy

alchemy /ˈælkəmi/ n
Alchemie Alchimie
ancient chemistry

alcid /ˈal.sɪd/ n
Alkenvogel
seabird of the family Alcidae - an alcid

alcohol /ˈæl.kə.hɒl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɔl/ /ˈɑl.kə.hɔl/ n
Alkohol Weingeist Branntwein
intoxicating beverage
Alkohol
organic chemistry sense

alcohol abuse n
Alkoholmissbrauch
abuse caused by excessive drinking of alcohol

alcohol addiction n
Alkoholkrankheit Alkoholsucht Trunksucht
dependency on alcohol

alcohol poisoning n
Alkoholvergiftung
condition of having very high alcohol level in blood

alcohol-free adj
alkoholfrei
containing no alcohol

alcoholic /ˌælkəˈhɑlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɔlɪk/ adj
alkoholisch alkoholhaltig
having more than a trace amount of alcohol in its contents

alcoholic /ˌælkəˈhɑlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɔlɪk/ n
Alkoholiker Alkoholikerin Alkoholkranke Alkoholkranker
a person addicted to alcohol
one who abuses alcohol

alcoholism /ˈælkə(ˌ)hɔlˌɪzəm/ /ˈælkəhɒlˌɪzəm/ n
Alkoholvergiftung
acute alcohol poisoning
Alkoholismus Alkoholkrankheit
chronic disease

alcoholized adj
alkoholisiert
under the influence of alcohol

alcohology n
Alkohologie
study of the effects of alcohol

alcove /ˈæl.kəʊv/ n
Alkoven Alkove Alkov
small recessed area

alcuronium n
Alcuroniumchlorid
drug

aldebaranium n
Aldebaranium
rejected named for ytterbium

aldehyde /ˈæl.dɨ.haɪd/ n
Aldehyd
organic compound of the general formula R·CHO

alder /ˈɑldɚ/ /ˈɔldɚ/ /ˈɔːldə/ n
Erle
any tree or shrub of the genus Alnus

aldern adj
erlen
made of alder wood

aldrin n
Aldrin
insecticide

ale /eɪl/ n
Ale
beer produced by warm fermentation

aleatory /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/ /ˈæ.lɪ.ə.tɔ.ɹi/ adj
zufällig aleatorisch
depending on the throw of a die; random, arising by chance

alembic /əˈlɛmbɪk/ n
Alambic Destillierkolben
chemical apparatus

aleph n
Aleph Alef
first letter of the Proto-Canaanite alphabet and descendant script

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ adj
wachsam aufmerksam
attentive

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ n
Alarm
an alarm

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ v
verständigen
to give warning to

alethiology n
Alethiologie
branch of logic dealing with truth and error

alewife /ˈeɪlwʌɪf/ /ˈeɪlˌwaɪf/ n
Großaugenhering
Alosa pseudoharengus
Schankwirtin Wirtin
female publican

alexandrine n
Alexandriner
line of a twelve-syllable poetic meter

alexithymia /ˌeɪ.lɛk.səˈθaɪ.mi.ə/ n
Alexithymie
deficiency in understanding emotions

alexithymic /əˌlɛksɪˈθaɪmɪk/ adj
alexithymisch
pertaining to or having alexithymia

alfalfa /ælˈfælfə/ n
Luzerne Alfalfa
Medicago sativa

alga /ˈæl.ɡə/ n
Alge
any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms

algae /ˈæl.dʒi/ n
Alge
plural of alga

algal bloom n
Algenblüte
dense spread of algae

algebra /ˈæl.dʒɪ.bɹə/ n
Algebra
system for computation
study of algebraic structures
structure

algebraic /ˌældʒɪˈbɹeɪɪk/ adj
algebraisch
relating to algebra
containing numbers, letters, and arithmetic operators

algebraic equation n
algebraische Gleichung
mathematical equation

algebraic geometry n
algebraische Geometrie
branch of mathematics that studies solutions of systems of algebraic equations using both algebra and geometry

algebraic number n
algebraische Zahl
element of a number field that is a root of a polynomial with integer coefficients

algebraic number theory n
algebraische Zahlentheorie
branch of number theory concerning algebraic number fields

algebraic structure n
algebraische Struktur
sets with operations

algebraist n
Algebraiker
mathematician

algid /ˈæl.dʒɪd/ adj
kalt
cold, chilly

algolagnia /alɡə(ʊ)ˈlaɡnɪə/ n
Algolagnie
Physical condition

algology n
Algenkunde Algologie Phykologie
branch of botany dealing with algae

algometer n
Algometer
instrument for measuring pain-inducing stimuli

algophobia n
Algophobie
fear of pain

algorithm /ˈælɡəɹɪðəm/ /ˈælɡəˌɹɪðəm/ n
Algorithmus Rechenverfahren
well-defined procedure

alias /ˈeɪ.li.əs/ n
Deckname Pseudonym
another name; an assumed name

alibi /ˈæl.ə.baɪ/ n
Alibi
criminal legal defense
excuse

alidade /ˈæ.lɪ.deɪd/ n
Alhidade
measuring apparatus

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ adj
außerirdisch
pertaining to extraterrestrial life
fremd fremdartig
very unfamiliar, strange

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ n
Ausländer Ausländerin Fremde Fremder
foreigner
Außerirdischer Außerirdische Alien
life form of non-Earth origin
Ausländerin Ausländer Fremde Fremder Fremdling
person, etc. from outside

alienate /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/ v
entfremden
entfremden befremden
to estrange

alienated adj
entfremdet
isolated, excluded or estranged

alienation [ˌeɪli.əˈneɪʃən] n
Entfremdung
the act of alienating

alight /əˈlaɪt/ v
aussteigen
to spring down, get down, or descend

alignment [əˈɫaɪnmənt] n
Allianz Ausrichtung Fraktion Gruppierung Parteiengemeinschaft Zusammenschluss
alliance of factions
Aneinanderreihung Aufreihung Ausrichtung
arrangement of items in a line
Konjunktion Konstellation
astronomy: conjunction of two celestial objects
Abgleich Ausrichtung Einstellung Justierung
process of adjusting a mechanism such that its parts are aligned
gerader Streckenverlauf
transport: precise route or course of a road etc.

alike /əˈlaɪk/ adj
gleich
having resemblance; similar

alike /əˈlaɪk/ adv
gleich gleichermaßen
tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally

alimony /ˈæ.lɪ.moʊ.ni/ /ˈæ.lɪ.mə.ni/ n
Alimente Unterhalt
a court-enforced allowance

aliphatic /ælɪˈfætɪk/ adj
aliphatisch
organic chemistry: having carbon atoms arranged in an open chain

aliquot /ˈæ.lɪ.kwɒt/ n
Aliquote
portion

alive /əˈlaɪv/ adj
lebendig
having life
exhibiting the activity and motion of many living beings
in a state of action

alive and kicking adj
gesund und munter
healthy, especially in opposition to other circumstances

aliyah /əliːˈjɑː/ /əˈliːjə/ n
Alija
immigration of Jews into Israel

alkali /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/ n
Alkali
class of caustic bases

alkali metal n
Alkalimetall
soft, light, reactive metals of Group 1 of the periodic table

alkaline /ˈæl.kə.laɪn/ /ˈæl.kəl.aɪn/ adj
alkalisch
of or relating to an alkali
having a pH greater than 7

alkaline earth metal n
Erdalkalimetall
any element of group II of the periodic table

alkaloid /ˈæl.kə.lɔɪd/ n
Alkaloid
organic heterocyclic base

alkane /ˈæl.keɪn/ n
Alkan
saturated hydrocarbon of formula CnH2n+2

alkene n
Alken
unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon with one or more carbon–carbon double bonds

alkoxide n
Alkoholat
alcohol-derived compound formed by replacing a hydrogen atom with another cationic species

alkyl n
Alkyl
univalent radical of the general formula CnH2n+1

alkyne n
Alkin
hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ adv
pro Stück
apiece
ganz völlig total vollkommen
intensifier

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ determiner
alle all jeder jede jedes
every individual of the given class
ganz
throughout the whole of (a stated period of time)

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ n
alles
everything possible

all along adv
die ganze Zeit schon immer von Anfang an
duration

all and sundry pronoun
alle jedermann
all; everyone

all but adv
fast
very nearly

all cats are grey in the dark proverb
nachts sind alle Katzen grau
proverb

all day adv
den ganzen Tag
the entire day

all ears adj
ganz Ohr sein
awaiting explanation

all good things come to an end proverb
alles hat sein Ende
nothing good lasts forever

all in all adv
alles in allem
generally

all in good time adv
alles zu seiner Zeit
(set phrase) One should be patient.

all kidding aside adv
Spaß beiseite ohne Scheiß
idiom, speech act

all mouth and trousers adj
große Klappe, nichts dahinter
superficial

all of a sudden /ˌɔl əv ə ˈsʌdən/ adv
unversehens urplötzlich
colloquial: suddenly

all over adv
vorbei
all over
an jedem Ort an jeder Stelle überall
everywhere
ganz der/die/das typisch
in every way; thoroughly
ganz ganz und gar vollständig
over an entire extent

all over preposition
ganz ... über vollständig ... über
all over
ganz über über ... ganze/n
everywhere; covering completely

all over the place
querbeet überall

all right /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ adj
gut in Ordnung
good
gesund unversehrt
in good health

all right /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ adv
gut in Ordnung
fairly well

all right /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ interjection
also nun
Used as a general lead-in or beginning
gut in Ordnung
Used to affirm, indicate agreement, or consent
schon gut
Used to express exasperation or frustration, often with already
also na schön nun
Used to fill space or pauses
bravo super
Used to indicate support, favor or encouragement

all rights reserved phraseologicalUnit
alle Rechte vorbehalten
copyright notice formula

all roads lead to Rome proverb
alle Wege führen nach Rom
different paths can take to the same goal

all skin and bones adj
knochendürr

all that glitters is not gold proverb
es ist nicht alles Gold, was glänzt
things that appear valuable or worthwhile might not actually be so

all that jazz n
und so
everything else related to something; other similar things

all the best interjection
alles Gute
good luck

all the more adv
erst recht umso mehr
even more

all the same adv
trotzdem immerhin
anyway; nevertheless; nonetheless

all the time adv
immer
always

all the way adv
durchgehend durchweg
to the end

all thumbs adj
zwei linke Hände haben
clumsy (idiom)

all together adv
alle zusammen
as a group

all's fair in love and war proverb
in der Liebe und im Krieg ist alles erlaubt
unpleasant behavior is acceptable during love and conflict

all's well that ends well proverb
Ende gut, alles gut
A happy ending makes up for everything that has gone before...

all-clear n
Entwarnung
A sign or signal indicating that a hindrance or danger is clear

all-embracing adj
allumfassend

all-inclusive adj
pauschal
providing all amenities, benefits or perquisites in a single package

all-knowing adj
allwissend
knowing everything

all-night adj
abendfüllend
lasting throughout the whole night

all-or-nothing adj
alles oder nichts
all or nothing

all-over adj
flächendeckend vollflächig vollständig
over the whole area or extent

all-powerful adj
allmächtig
Omnipotent

all-season tire n
Ganzjahresreifen

all-weather tire n
Allwetterreifen

all-wheel drive n
Allrad
drive to all wheels

allative /ˈælətɪv/ n
Allativ
allative case

allative case n
Allativ
case used to indicate movement onto, or to the adjacency of something

allay /əˈleɪ/ v
erleichtern
To alleviate
dämpfen beruhigen
To make quiet or put at rest

allegation /ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
Behauptung
an assertion or accusation

allege /əˈlɛdʒ/ v
behaupten
assert without proof

alleged /əˈlɛdʒd/ adj
mutmaßlich
asserted
supposed

allegedly adv
angeblich vermeintlich
according to someone's allegation

allegiance /əˈliː.dʒəns/ n
Loyalität Treue Treuherzigkeit Gefolgschaft Gefolgschaftstreue
loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler

allegoric adj
allegorisch sinnbildlich
of, or relating to allegory

allegorical /ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔɹ.ɪ.kəl/ adj
allegorisch sinnbildlich
of, relating to, or containing allegory

allegorically /æl.əˈɡɒɹ.ɪk.(ə.)li/ adv
allegorisch sinnbildlich
in an allegorical manner

allegorise v
allegorisieren sinnbildlich darstellen
to create an allegory from some event or situation

allegorization n
Allegorisierung
the act of turning into allegory

allegory /ˈæl.ɘˌɡoʊɹ.i/ n
Allegorik Allegorie
Allegorie Sinnbild
the representation of abstract principles
symbolic representation

allegretto adv
allegretto
musical direction

allele /əˈ.liː.l/ /ˈæ.liː.l/ n
Allel
variant of a gene

allelic adj
allel
pertaining to alleles

allelopathy n
Allelopathie
release by a plant of a toxin to suppress growth of nearby competing plants

alleluia n
Halleluja
liturgical form of hallelujah

allergen n
Allergen
substance

allergic /ə.ˈlɜɹ.dʒɪk/ [ə.ˈlɜː.dʒɪk] [ə.ˈlɝ.dʒɪk] adj
allergisch
having an allergy
pertaining to allergy
excessively sensitive

allergically adv
allergisch
because of allergies

allergist n
Allergologe Allergologin
doctor who specializes in the treatment of allergies.

allergologist n
Allergologe Allergologin
scientist

allergology n
Allergologie
the study of the causes and treatment of allergies

allergy /ˈæl.əɹ.dʒi/ [ˈæl.ə.dʒi] [ˈæl.ɚ.dʒi] n
Allergie
hypersensitivity
disorder of the immune system
antipathy
altered susceptibility

alleviate /əˈli.vi.eɪt/ v
lindern mildern abschwächen
make less severe

alleviation /əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/ n
Erleichterung Linderung Milderung
alleviation

alley /ˈæ.li/ n
Gasse
narrow street

alley oop /alɪˈuːp/ /ˌæliˈup/ interjection
alley oop
interjection

alliance /əˈlaɪ.əns/ n
Allianz Bündnis Verbündeten
persons or parties allied
Allianz Bund Bündnis Verbund Zusammenschluss
state of being allied
Allianz Bündnis
treaty between nations
Allianz Bund Bündnis
union resembling that of families or states

allicin n
Allicin
organic compound

allied /əˈlaɪd/ /ˈæl.aɪd/ adj
alliiert verbündet
joined as allies

alligator /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/ /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tɚ/ n
Alligator
large amphibious reptile of genus Alligator

alligator clip n
Krokodilklemme
electronics connector

alligator pear n
Alligator-Birne
(dialectal) avocado

alliteration /əˌlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Alliteration Stabreim
the repetition of consonants

allocate /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/ v
zuteilen
to distribute according to a plan

allocation n
Vergabe Zuteilung Zuweisung
The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.

allodium n
Allod Allodialbesitz Allode
freehold land or property

allograph n
Allograph
variant form of a letter

allonge /əˈlɒnʒ/ n
Allonge
attachment to negotiable instrument

allonym n
Allonym
the name of another person taken by an author as a pen name

allopathy n
Allopathie
historical: alternative medicine
Allopathie Schulmedizin
traditional medical method or treatment

allopatric adj
allopatrische
geographically isolated

allophone /ˈaləˌfəʊn/ /ˈæləˌfoʊn/ adj
allophon
of a language neither English nor French

allophone /ˈaləˌfəʊn/ /ˈæləˌfoʊn/ n
Allophon Allofon Fonemvariante Lautvariante Phonemvariante
alternative pronunciation for a phoneme
Allophone Allophoner
person whose mother tongue is neither English nor French

allot /əˈlɑt/ /əˈlɒt/ v
zuteilen
to assign
austeilen verteilen
to distribute

allotment /əˈlɔt.mɛnt/ n
Schrebergarten Kleingarten
plot of land
Anteil
that which is alloted

allotrope /ˈæ.lə.tɹəʊp/ n
Allotrop
element form of different molecular structure to another form of the same element

allotropic adj
allotrop
of an element that exhibits allotropy

allotropy n
Allotropie
having multiple atomic structures

allow /əˈlaʊ/ v
akzeptieren
to acknowledge; to accept as true; to concede; to accede to an opinion
einberechnen erlauben
to make allowance
erlauben zulassen
to permit
to grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have
to let something happen, to admit, to concede

allowance /əˈlaʊəns/ n
Erlaubnis
the act of allowing, granting, conceding, or admitting; authorization; permission; sanction; tolerance

alloy /əˈlɔɪ/ /ˈæ.lɔɪ/ n
Legierung
metal combined of more elements

alloy /əˈlɔɪ/ /ˈæ.lɔɪ/ v
legieren
mix or combine

alloy steel n
Stahllegierung

alloy wheel n
Leichtmetallfelge
aluminium wheel

allspice n
Piment Nelkenpfeffer Jamaikapfeffer Modegewürz Neugewürz
spice

allude /əˈluːd/ v
andeuten erwähnen
refer to something indirectly or by suggestion

allure /əˈl(j)ʊɚ/ n
Anziehungskraft Reiz Verlockung
the power to attract, entice; the quality causing attraction

allure /əˈl(j)ʊɚ/ v
verlocken locken
to attempt to draw

alluring /ɚˈluɚ.ɹɪŋ/ /ɚˈlʊɚ.ɹɪŋ/ adj
verführerisch verlockend
having to power to allure

allusion /əˈlu.ʒən/ n
Anspielung Allusion
indirect reference, hint

alluvial fan n
Schwemmkegel
cone-shaped heap of alluvium

alluvial plain n
Alluvialebene
plain formed by deposition of sediment of a river

alluvium n
Alluvialboden Alluvium Anschwemmungsboden
deposited material

ally /əˈlaɪ/ /ˈæl.aɪ/ n
Verbündete Alliierte Verbündeter Alliierter
one united to another by treaty or league

allyl alcohol n
Allylalkohol

alma mater /ˌælmə ˈmeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
Alma Mater
graduated school

almanac [ˈɑl.mə.næk] [ˈɔl.mə.næk] [ˈɔːl.mə.næk] n
Almanach
book or table listing astronomical, nautical or other events for the year

almandine /ˈal.mən.dʌɪn/ n
Almandin
mineral

almighty /ɔːlˈmaɪti/ adj
allmächtig
unlimited in might

almond /ˈɑ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑː(l).mənd/ adj
mandelfarben mandelfarbig
resembling the colour of an almond nut

almond /ˈɑ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑː(l).mənd/ n
Mandelfarbe
colour
Mandel Mandelbaum
nut
Mandelbaum
tree

almond milk n
Mandelmilch
milky liquid from almonds

almond paste n
Mandelmasse Marzipanrohmasse Marzipanmasse
paste made from ground almonds and sugar in equal quantities

almond tree n
Mandelbaum
Prunus dulcis
Badam Indische Mandel Katappenbaum Seemandelbaum
Terminalia catappa

almond-shaped adj
mandelförmig
oval

almost /ɔːl.ˈməʊst/ /ˈɔl.moʊst/ adv
fast beinahe so gut wie
very close to

almost everywhere adv
fast überall
everywhere except at a set of measure zero

alms /ɑmz/ /ɑːmz/ n
Almosen
something given to the poor as charity

almucantar /ælməˈkæntə/ /ælməˈkæntɚ/ n
Höhenparallele
small circle on the celestial sphere

aloe /əˈləʊ.i/ /ˈæ.loʊ/ n
Aloe
plant of the genus Aloe

aloe vera /əˌləʊ.i ˈvɛ.ɹə/ /ˈæ.loʊ ˈvɛ.ɹə/ n
Aloe vera Echte Aloe
Aloe vera

aloha shirt n
Hawaiihemd
Hawaiian shirt

alone /ɐˈluŋ/ /əˈloʊn/ /əˈləʊn/ adj
allein
by oneself

alone /ɐˈluŋ/ /əˈloʊn/ /əˈləʊn/ adv
einsam allein
by oneself
allein ausschließlich nur
only
selbst
without outside help

aloneness n
Alleinsein
the state of being alone

along /əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/ adv
weiter
onward, forward

along /əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/ preposition
entlang längs
by the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to
entlang
in a line with, with a progressive motion on; onward on; forward on

aloof /əˈluːf/ adj
reserviert zurückhaltend distanziert menschenscheu
reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant

alopecia /æloʊˈpiː.ʃ(i)ə/ /ˌæl.əʊˈpiː.ʃə/ n
Haarausfall
medicine: loss of hair
Haarlosigkeit
pathology: deficiency of the hair

aloud /əˈlaʊd/ adv
laut vorlesen
audibly, not silent
laut
loudly

alp n
Alm
very high mountain

alpaca /ælˈpækə/ n
Alpaka Alpakahengst Alpakastute
camelid animal of the Andes

alpenglow /ˈal.pən.ɡləʊ/ /ˈæl.pən.ɡloʊ/ n
Alpenglühen
a reddish glow seen near sunset or sunrise on the summits of mountains

alpha /ˈælfə/ n
Alpha
name of the letter Α, α

alpha and omega n
A und O das A und O
the first and the last

alpha decay n
Alphazerfall
radioactive decay by emitting an alpha particle

alpha female n
Alpha-Weibchen Alphaweibchen
dominant female animal

alpha male n
Alphamännchen Alpha-Männchen Alpharüde Alphatier Alphawolf Leitbulle
dominant male animal
Leitwolf
figuratively: leading man

alpha particle n
Alphateilchen α-Teilchen Alpha-Teilchen
positively charged nucleus

alpha privative n
Alpha privativum
the prefix a- expressing negation or absence

alpha version n
Alpha-Version
software in an early status

alphabet /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/ /ˈæl.fə.bɪt/ n
Alphabet ABC
an ordered set of letters used in a language

alphabet soup n
Abkürzungsdschungel
overabundance of acronyms and abbreviations
Buchstabensuppe
soup that contains noodles in the shape of alphabetical letters

alphabetical /ˌæl.fəˈbɛt.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/ adj
alphabetisch
in the sequence of the letters of the alphabet
pertaining to the alphabet

alphabetical order n
alphabetische Reihenfolge
the sequence of a collection of items

alphabetically adv
alphabetisch
arranged in the sequence of the alphabet
in an alphabetical manner

alphabetisation n
Alphabetisierung
act of arranging in alphabetical order

alphabetism n
Alphabetismus
form of literacy

alphanumeric /ˌæl.fə.n(j)uːˈmɛ.ɹɪk/ adj
alphanumerisch alphanummerisch
consisting of letters and numbers

alphasyllabary n
Alphasyllabar
an alphasyllabary

alphorn /ˈalp.hɔːn/ n
Alphorn
musical instrument

alpine bullhead n
sibirische Groppe
Cottus poecilopus

alpine chough /ˈalpaɪn ˈtʃʌf/ n
Alpendohle
alpine chough

alpine newt n
Alpenmolch Bergmolch
Ichthyosaura alpestris

alpine skiing n
Ski Alpin alpiner Skilauf alpines Skifahren
sport

alpinism /ˈælpɪnɪzəm/ n
Alpinismus
mountain climbing

already /ɑlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔːlˈɹɛdi/ adv
schon bereits
prior to some time
schon
used to emphasize impatience or express exasperation
so soon

also /ˈɑl.soʊ/ /ˈɔl.soʊ/ /ˈɔːl.səʊ/ adv
auch
in addition; besides; as well; further; too

alt key n
Alt-Taste
computing: a key on a keyboard

altar /ˈɑl.tɚ/ /ˈɔl.tɚ/ /ˈɔːl.tə/ n
Altar
flat-topped structure used for religious rites

altar boy n
Messdiener Ministrant
A boy serving as an acolyte

altar girl n
Messdienerin Ministrantin
a girl serving as an acolyte

alter /ˈɑl.tɚ/ /ˈɔl.tɚ/ /ˈɔːl.tə/ v
abändern
to change the form or structure of

alter ego n
Alter Ego anderes Ich
alternate personality or persona

alteration /ɒl.tə(ɹ)ˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɔl.tɚˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
Veränderung Änderung
the act of altering or making different

altercation /ɔl.tɚˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
Streit heftige Auseinandersetzung Auseinandersetzung Disput Kontroverse
dispute

alterity n
Alterität
otherness

alternate /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ)ˌneɪt/ /ˈɒlˌtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ adj
alternierend
being or succeeding by turns
alternativ
other; alternative

alternate /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ)ˌneɪt/ /ˈɒlˌtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ v
abwechseln alternieren
to happen, succeed, or act by turns
alternieren
to perform by turns
alternieren wechseln
to vary by turns

alternate angles n
Wechselwinkel

alternately /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət.li/ [ɔːlˈtɜɹnətlɪ] adv
abwechselnd abwechslungsweise wechselweise
succeding by turns

alternating adj
alternierend Wechsel abwechselnd
such that it alternates

alternating current n
Wechselstrom
electric current that reverses direction periodically

alternative /ˌɑlˈtɝnəɾɪv/ /ˌɒlˈtɜːnətɪv/ /ˌɔlˈtɝnəɾɪv/ adj
alternativ
Relating to a choice
other

alternative /ˌɑlˈtɝnəɾɪv/ /ˌɒlˈtɜːnətɪv/ /ˌɔlˈtɝnəɾɪv/ n
Alternative
a situation which allows a choice between two or more possibilities
one of several things which can be chosen

alternative dispute resolution n
Alternative Konfliktllösung Außergerichtliche Streitbeilegung
resolution of a dispute through negotiation or similar means

alternative fact n
alternative Fakten
politically expedient assertion

alternative hypothesis n
Alternativhypothese
hypothesis

alternative investment fund n
alternativer Investmentfonds
type of fund

alternative medicine n
Alternativmedizin
any of various medical methods and practices used in place of conventional medicine

alternatively adv
alternativ andererseits andernfalls beziehungsweise ersatzweise hilfsweise
in an alternative way

although /ɔlˈðoʊ/ /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ conjunction
trotzdem
but
obwohl obgleich obschon
in spite of the fact that

altiloquence n
bombastischer Wortschwall hochtrabendes Gerede
pompous language

altimeter n
Altimeter Höhenmesser
an apparatus for measuring altitude

altitude /ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌtuːd/ n
Höhe
absolute height
distance measured upwards
distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex
distance measured angularly of a heavenly body

altitude sickness n
Höhenkrankheit
oxygen deficiency at high altitudes

alto /ˈæl.toʊ/ /ˈæl.təʊ/ n
Alt
musical part
person or instrument

alto clef n
Altschlüssel Bratschenschlüssel
Musical notation

altogether /ɔl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/ /ɔːl.tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ adv
alles in allem alles zusammengenommen insgesamt
on the whole; everything considered
ausnahmslos ganz und gar insgesamt ohne Ausnahme
without exception; wholly; completely

altruism n
Altruismus Selbstlosigkeit Uneigennützigkeit
policy that benefits others' interests

altruistic /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ /ˌɑl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ adj
altruistisch selbstlos uneigennützig
regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish

alum /ˈal.əm/ n
Alaun
chemistry: double sulfate

aluminite n
Aluminit
a hydrous aluminium sulfate mineral

aluminium /əˈluːmɪnəm/ /ˌæl.(j)uˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌɛl.(j)ɘˈmɘn.jɘm/ n
Aluminium
silvery metal

aluminium family n
Aluminiumfamilie

aluminium foil n
Alufolie Aluminiumfolie
very thin, pliable, eaily torn sheet of aluminium

aluminium gallium arsenide n
Aluminiumgalliumarsenid

aluminium nitride n
Aluminiumnitrid

aluminothermy n
Aluminothermie
the production of a metal from its oxide by heating it with aluminium

alumnus /əˈlʌmnəs/ n
Student
a male pupil or student
a student

alunite n
Alunit
mineral

alveolar /æl.ˈvi.ə.lɚ/ /æl.ˈvɪə.lə/ adj
alveolar
formed with the tongue touching or approaching the ridge behind the upper teeth

alveolar /æl.ˈvi.ə.lɚ/ /æl.ˈvɪə.lə/ n
Alveolar
an alveolar consonant

alveolar ridge n
Alveolarkamm Zahndamm
ridge that forms the borders of the maxilla and the mandible

alveolization n
Alveolenbildung
the process or result of becoming alveolate

alveopalatal adj
alveolo-palatal alveolopalatal alveopalatal
intermediate in articulation between the coronal and dorsal consonants

alveopalatal n
Alveolopalatal Alveolopalatallaut Alveopalatallaut
any consonant that is intermediate in articulation between the coronal and dorsal consonants

always /ˈɔl.weɪz/ /ˈɔː(l).weɪz/ adv
immer stets ständig
at all times
immer
constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals

alyssum n
Steinkraut
any of several plants, of the genus Alyssum

amalgam /əˈmæl.ɡəm/ n
Amalgam
alloy

amalgamate /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt/ v
fusionieren mischen verbinden
to combine or blend
Quecksilber amalgamieren legieren mit verquicken
to make an alloy of mercury and another metal

amanita /ˌæməˈnaɪtə/ n
Wulstling Fliegenpilz Knollenblätterpilz
mushroom of the genus Amanita

amanuensis n
Schreiber Schreiberin Sekretär Sekretärin
a clerk, secretary or stenographer

amaranth /ˈæməɹænθ/ /ˈæməˌɹænθ/ n
Amarant
herb of the genus Amaranthus
purplish-red colour
seed of these plants, used as a cereal

amaretto n
Amaretto
a sweet almond-flavoured liqueur

amaryllis /ˌæməˈɹɪlɪs/ n
Amaryllis Narzissenlilie
Amaryllis belladonna
Ritterstern
lily in the genus Hippeastrum

amass /əˈmæs/ v
anhäufen ansammeln zusammenklauben zusammensammeln
to collect into a mass or heap

amateur /ˈæ.mə.tə/ /ˈæ.mə.tɚ/ adj
amateurhaft
showing lack of professionalism, experience or talent

amateur /ˈæ.mə.tə/ /ˈæ.mə.tɚ/ n
Amateur Amateurin
person attached to a pursuit without pursuing it professionally
someone unqualified

amateur radio n
Amateurfunk
hobby

amateurish /ˈæ.mə.tʃʊɚ.ɪʃ/ adj
amateurhaft laienhaft
reflecting the efforts of an amateur

amaxophobia n
Amaxophobie Fahrangst
fear of riding in a vehicle

amaze /əˈmeɪz/ v
verwundern
to fill with surprise, astonish

amazement /əˈmeɪz.mənt/ n
Verwunderung Staunen
the condition of being amazed; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear

amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ adj
erstaunlich unglaublich verwunderlich
causing wonder and amazement
super toll unglaublich
possessing uniquely wonderful qualities

amazingly adv
erstaunlich
to a wonder-inspiring extent
erstaunlich erstaunlicherweise
wonderfully

amazonite /ˈæməzəˌnaɪt/ n
Amazonit
gem

amban n
Amban
provincial governor in a semi-independent territory under Chinese rule

ambassador /æmˈbæs.ə.də(ɹ)/ /æmˈbæs.ə.dɚ/ n
Botschafter Botschafterin
minister
representative

ambassadress n
Botschafterin
female ambassador
Botschafterfrau Botschaftergemahlin Ehefrau eines Botschafters
wife of an ambassador

amber /ˈam.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ adj
bernsteinen
of a brownish yellow colour

amber /ˈam.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ n
Bernsteingelb Bernstein
colour
Bernstein
fossil resin
Gelb
traffic light colour

ambergris /ˈæm.bə.ɡɹɪs/ /ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹɪs/ n
Amber Ambra
waxy substance produced by sperm whales

amberjack /ˈæm.bɚ.dʒæk/ n
Gelbschwanzmakrele
fish of genus Seriola

ambiance /ˈæm.bi.əns/ n
Ambiente
particular mood or atmosphere of an environment

ambidextrous /æm.bi.ˈdɛk.stɹəs/ adj
beidhändig
having equal ability in both hands

ambigram n
Ambigramm
design that reads as the same word or phrase in two different orientations

ambiguity /æmbɪˈɡjuːɪti/ n
Ambiguität Ambivalenz Doppelbödigkeit Doppeldeutigkeit Doppelsinn Doppelsinnigkeit
something liable to more than one interpretation

ambiguous /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/ adj
doppeldeutig mehrdeutig zweideutig
open to multiple interpretations
unklar vage
vague and unclear

ambiposition n
Ambiposition
adposition that can occur before or after its complement

ambit n
Abgrenzung Begrenzung Bereichsgrenze Grenze Umfriedung Umgrenzung
circuit, or a boundary around a property
Einflussbereich Einflussgebiet Einflusssphäre Geltungsbereich Herrschaftsbereich Machtbereich
sphere or area of control and influence of something

ambition /æmˈbɪ.ʃən/ n
Ambition Ehrgeiz
Ehrgeiz
desire

ambitious /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/ adj
ehrgeizig ambitioniert
possessing, or controlled by, ambition
aufstrebend ehrgeizig
showy
ehrgeizig
strongly desirous

ambivalence n
Ambivalenz
coexistence of opposing attitudes
state of uncertainty

ambivalent /æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt/ adj
zwiespältig doppelwertig
experiencing or expressing opposing feelings

amble /ˈæm.bəl/ n
Passgang
an easy gait, especially that of a horse
Gang Spaziergang
an unhurried leisurely walk or stroll

amble /ˈæm.bəl/ v
flanieren schlendern spazieren zotteln
to stroll or walk slowly and leisurely

amblyopia /æmblɪˈəʊpɪə/ n
Amblyopie Schwachsichtigkeit Sehschwäche
dimness or blurring of the eyesight

ambo /ˈæm.bəʊ/ n
Ambo
stationary podium

ambrosia /æmˈbɹoʊʒə/ n
Ambrosia Götterspeise
food of gods or delicious foods

ambulance /ˈæm.bjə.ləns/ /ˈæm.bjəˌlæns/ n
Krankenwagen Ambulanz Rettungswagen Notarztwagen Sanitätswagen Sanka
emergency vehicle

ambulate v
gehen herumspazieren herumwandeln umherwandeln umherziehen wandeln
walk; relocate oneself using one's legs

ambulation n
Herumspazieren Herumwandern Spaziergang Spaziergänge Umherspazieren Umherwandeln
walking

ambulatory /ˈam.bjə.ləˌtɔ.ɹi/ adj
ambulant
Performed on or involving an ambulatory patient or an outpatient

ambuscade /ˈæmbəsˌkeɪd/ n
Hinterhalt
ambush

ambuscade /ˈæmbəsˌkeɪd/ v
auflauern
to lie in wait for, or to attack

ambush /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ n
Hinterhalt

ambush /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ v
aus dem Hinterhalt angreifen
to attack by ambush; to waylay
einen Hinterhalt legen
to station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy

ameliorate /əˈmiːli.əɹeɪt/ v
verbessern
to make better

amelioration n
Besserung Verbesserung
act of making better
Besserung Melioration Verbesserung
improvement

ameloblast n
Adamantoblast
epithelial cell

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ adv
Amen
so be it
truly, verily

amenable /əˈmiːnəbl/ /əˈmɛn.ə.bəl/ adj
fügsam gefügig zugängig zugänglich
Willing to respond to persuasion or suggestions

amend /əˈmɛnd/ v
verbessern
to become better
novellieren
to make a formal alteration
verbessern ausbessern
to make better

amendment /əˈmend.mənt/ /ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/ n
Verfassungsergänzung Verfassungsänderung Zusatzartikel
addition to and/or alteration to the Constitution
Gesetzesänderung Änderung
correction or addition to a law
Abänderung Ergänzung Nachbesserung Verbesserung
that which is added

amends /ʌˈmɛnds/ n
Wiedergutmachung
compensation for a loss or injury

amenity /əˈmiːnəti/ n
Annehmlichkeit Anmut
pleasantness
Annehmlichkeit
something that makes life easier or more pleasant
Anlage Einrichtung öffentliche Einrichtung
unit of community infrastructure

amenorrhoea /əˌmɛnəˈɹiːə/ n
Amenorrhoe
lack of a menstrual period

americium /ˌæməˈɹɪsiəm/ n
Americium
chemical element with atomic number 95

amethyst /ˈæm.ə.θɪst/ adj
amethysten
colour

amethyst /ˈæm.ə.θɪst/ n
Amethyst
gem

ametrine n
Ametrin
variety of quartz with zones of purple and yellow or orange

amiable /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/ adj
liebenswürdig gutmütig liebenswert
friendly as an amiable temper or mood
liebenswürdig liebenswert
possessing sweetness of disposition

amicably adv
gütlich
out of court

amice n
Amikt Humerale
hood, or cape with a hood, formerly worn by the clergy

amid /əˈmɪd/ preposition
inmitten
surrounded by

amide /ˈeɪ.maɪd/ /ˈæ.maɪd/ /ˈæ.mɪd/ n
Amid
ionic derivative of ammonia
organic chemistry: derivative of an oxoacid

amidst /aˈmɪdst/ preposition
inmitten
in the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among

amine /əˈ.miːn/ /ˈeɪ.miːn/ /ˈæ.miːn/ /ˈæ.mɪn/ n
Amin
organic compound containing an amine functional group

amino acid n
Aminosäure
any of the twenty α-amino acids
any organic compound containing amino and carboxylic acid

aminogram n
Aminogramm

aminolevulinic acid n
Aminolävulinsäure
amino derivative of levulinic acid

amiodarone n
Amiodaron
medicine used against arrhythmia

amla n
aschfarbige Myrobalane
fruit

ammeter n
Amperemeter Strommessgerät
device that measures an electric current

ammocoete n
Neunaugenlarve
lamprey larva

ammonia /əˈmoʊn.jə/ n
Ammoniak
the compound NH₃

ammonium /əˈmoʊni.əm/ n
Ammonium
univalent NH₄+ cation

ammonium chloride n
Ammoniumchlorid
NH₄Cl

ammonium polyvanadate n
Ammoniumpolyvanadat

ammunition /ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/ n
Munition
articles used in charging firearms

amnesia /æmˈniːʒə/ /ˌæmˈniʒə/ n
Amnesie
loss of memory

amnesty /ˈæm.nɪ.sti/ n
Amnestie
act of the sovereign power

amniocentesis /ˌamnɪə(ʊ)sɛnˈtiːsɪs/ n
Fruchtwasseruntersuchung Amniozentese
procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid

amnion /ˈæm.nɪ.ɑːn/ /ˈæm.nɪ.ɒn/ n
Amnion
a fetal membrane of reptiles, birds, and mammals

amniotic fluid n
Amnionflüssigkeit Fruchtwasser
fluid that surrounds a developing embryo or fetus

amniotic sac n
Fruchtblase Fruchtsack
sac in which foetus develops

amoeba /əˈmiːbə/ n
Amöbe Wechseltierchen
member of a genus of unicellular protozoa

amok /əˈmɒk/ adv
Amok
in a frenzy of violence, or on a killing spree; berserk

among /əˈmʌŋ/ preposition
untereinander
belonging to a group
unter zwischen
mingling or intermixing

amongst /əˈmʌŋst/ preposition
unter zwischen
Used to denote a mingling or intermixing

amoral adj
amoralisch
of acts

amorality n
Amoralität
lack of morality

amorous /ˈæ.mɹəs/ adj
verliebt
affected with love
amourös verliebt
inclined to love
amourös anzüglich erotisch verliebt
indicating love or sexual desire
amourös Liebes- liebschaftlich
of or relating to, or produced by, love

amorphous /əˈmɔɹfəs/ adj
amorph
being without definite character or nature
physics: in the non-crystalline state of solid
amorph formlos gestaltlos
lacking a definite form or clear shape

amortization /əˌmɔːtəˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌæmɚtəˈzeɪʃən/ n
Abschreibung
process of distributing asset cost

amortize /əˈmɔːtaɪz/ /ˈæmɚtaɪz/ v
amortisieren
decrease (debt) in installments

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ n
Menge
quantity or volume
Menge Betrag Anzahl
total or sum of items

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ v
beträgt
to total or evaluate

amount of substance n
Stoffmenge
amount of substance

ampelographic adj
ampelographisch
relating to ampelography

ampelography n
Ampelographie
science of grapevine cultivars

ampere /ˈæmˌpɛər/ /ˈæmˌpɪər/ n
Ampere
unit of electrical current

ampere-hour n
Amperestunde
unit of electric charge

ampere-turn n
Amperewindung
unit of magnetomotive force

amperometric adj
amperometrisch
that involves measurement of an electric current

ampersand /ˈæm.pə(ɹ).sænd/ n
Et-Zeichen Kaufmanns-Und

amphetamine /æmˈfɛtəmin/ n
Amphetamin Benzedrin
amphetamine

amphibian /æmˈfɪbɪən/ adj
Amphibien- amphibisch
of or relating to the class Amphibia

amphibian /æmˈfɪbɪən/ n
Amphibienfahrzeug
vehicle
Amphibie Lurch Amphibium
vertebrate

amphibious [æmˈfɪbi.əs] adj
amphibisch
capable of functioning on land or in water

amphibole n
Amphibol
Any of a large group of similar hydrated double silicate minerals

amphibrach /ˈam.fɪ.bɹak/ n
Amphibrachys Skolius
metrical foot of three syllables

amphictyon n
Amphiktyone
deputee from the confederated states of Ancient Greece

amphictyony n
Amphiktyonie
religious cooperation among ancient Greek city-states

amphiprostyle n
Amphiprostylos
amphiprostyle temple

amphitheatre /ˈæm.pəˌθi.(j)ə.tɚ/ /ˈæmfɪˌθiːətə/ n
Amphitheater
an open, outdoor theatre

ampholyte n
Ampholyt
amphoteric electrolyte

amphora /ˈæm.fə.ɹə/ n
Amphore Amphora
type of jar

ample /ˈæm.pəl/ adj
üppig
fully sufficient; abundant

amplification /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Amplificatio Amplifikation
Verstärkung
in electronics
in physics
Vergrößerung Verstärkung
result of amplifying

amplifier /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ə/ /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.əɹ/ n
Verstärker
anything that amplifies

amplify /ˈæmp.lɪ.faɪ/ v
verstärken
increase amplitude

amplitude /ˈæm.plɪ.tud/ n
Amplitude
maths: maximum absolute value
physics: maximum absolute value

amplitude modulation n
Amplitudenmodulation
method of sending information

amply /ˈæmp.li/ adv
reichlich
in an ample manner

ampoule /ˈæm.pjuːl/ /ˈæm.puːl/ n
Ampulle
small glass vial hermetically sealed

amputate /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/ v
amputieren
To surgically remove a body part

amputation n
Amputation
surgical removal of a limb

amputee n
Amputierte
person who has had one or more limbs removed

amulet /ˈæm.jə.lɪt/ n
Amulett
protective charm

amurca n
Ölhefe Gärbe Öldrüsen Ölsatz Ölschaum
sediment in olive oil

amuse /əˈmjuːz/ v
belustigen erheitern
to cause laughter
amüsieren vergnügen
to entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner

amusement /əˈmjuzmənt/ n
Unterhaltung Amüsement Entertainment Vergnügen
entertainment

amusement park n
Vergnügungspark Freizeitpark
commercially-operated collection of rides, games and other entertainment attractions

amusia n
Amusie
the inability to comprehend or respond to music

amusing /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/ adj
amüsant vergnüglich lustig
entertaining

amygdala /əˈmɪɡ.də.lə/ n
Amygdala
region of the brain

amylase /ˈæmɪleɪs/ n
Amylase
enzyme, present in saliva, that breaks down carbohydrates such as starch

amylose n
Amylose
soluble form of starch

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis n
Amyotrophe Lateralsklerose
disease

an /æn/ /ən/ conjunction
so
if; so long as

an /æn/ /ən/ numeral
ein eine
indefinite article

an /æn/ /ən/ preposition
das den die pro
in each; to or for each; per

an apple a day keeps the doctor away /əˈn‿æ.pəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkips ðə ˈdɑk.tɚ əˈweɪ/ /əˈn‿æ.pəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkiːps ðə ˈdɒk.təɹ‿əˈweɪ/ proverb
ein Apfel pro Tag hält den Doktor fern
apples are good for you

an arm and a leg n
Kopf und Kragen kosten ein Vermögen kosten
exorbitant amount

anabasis /əˈnæbəsɪs/ n
Anabasis
military march up-country

anabolism n
Anabolismus
the constructive metabolism of the body

anachronism /əˈnæ.kɹə.nɪ.z(ə)m/ n
Anachronismus
chronological mistake
person or thing which seems to belong to a different time

anachronistic /əˌnæk.ɹəˈnɪs.tɪk/ adj
anachronistisch fehldatiert zeitwidrig
erroneous in date
anachronistisch altmodisch antiquiert obsolet traditionalistisch unzeitgemäß
preferring past things and values

anacoluthon /ænəkəˈluːθɒn/ n
Anakoluth Satzbruch
intentional rhetorical structure

anaconda /ˌænəˈkɒndə/ n
Anakonda
any of various large nonvenomous snake of the genus Eunectes

anacreontic /əˌnækɹiˈɒntɪk/ adj
anakreontisch
pertaining to the Greek poet Anacreon

anacrusis /anəˈkɹuːsɪs/ n
Auftakt Anakrusis
(music) an unstressed note (or notes) before the first strong beat of a phrase
Auftakt
(prosody) an unstressed syllable at the start of a verse

anadiplosis n
Anadiplose
a rhetorical device

anagram /ˈæ.nə.ɡɹæm/ n
Anagramm
word or phrase created by rearranging letters from another word or phrase

anal /ˈeɪ.nəl/ adj
pedantisch eigen etepetete heikel kleinlich pingelig
of a person, compulsive and stubborn
anal
of, related to, intended for or involving the anus

anal sex n
Analsex Analverkehr
sex involving the anus

anal-retentive adj
etepetete kleinkariert kleinlich pedantisch penibel übergenau
overly obsessive concerning small details
akribisch analfixiert bürgerlich etepetete genau minutiös
preoccupied with achieving order

analemma /ˌænəˈlɛmə/ n
Analemma
curve of the Sun's position in the sky throughout the year

analgesia /ˌa.nl̩ˈd͡ʒiː.zi.ə/ /ˌæː.nl̩ˈd͡ʒiː.ʒə/ n
Analgesie
absence of the sense of pain

analgesic /ˌæn.l̩ˈdʒiː.zɪk/ adj
analgetisch
of or relating to analgesia

analgesic /ˌæn.l̩ˈdʒiː.zɪk/ n
Analgetikum
medicine that reduces pain

analog /ˈæ.nə.lɑɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɒɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɔɡ/ adj
analog
represented by a continuously variable physical quantity

analog /ˈæ.nə.lɑɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɒɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɔɡ/ n
Analogon
something that bears an analogy

analog clock n
Analoguhr
clock that displays the time using hands

analog computer n
Analogrechner
computer that processes using continuously varying signals

analogical adj
analogisch

analogous /əˈnæl.ə.dʒəs/ /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/ adj
analog
having analogy; corresponding to something else

analogue watch n
Analoguhr
A watch that displays time by means of a dial and hands

analogy /əˈnæləd͡ʒi/ n
Analogie
relationship of resemblance or equivalence

analphabet /ænˈælfəbɛt/ /ˌæˈnælfəbɛt/ n
Analphabetin Analphabet
person who does not know the letters of the alphabet

analphabetism n
Analphabetismus
analphabetism

analysand n
Analysand Analysandin
a person

analysis /əˈnælɪsɪs/ n
Analyse
decomposition into components in order to study
chemistry: process of breaking down a substance or the result of this process
result of such process
Analysis Analyse
in mathematics

analyst n
Analytiker Analytikerin
person who analyses

analytic /ˌænəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
analytisch
able to analyze
relating to analysis
relating to division into elements or principles
relating to algebra

analytics /ænəˈlɪtɪks/ n
Analytik Analytics
application of computer technology, operational research, and statistics to solve problems

analyzability n
Analysierbarkeit
the ability to be analyzed

analyzable adj
analysierbar
able to be analyzed

analyze /ˈæn.ə.laɪz/ v
analysieren
to subject to analysis

anamnesis /ˌænæmˈniːsɪs/ n
Anamnese
medical history of a patient

anapest /ˈæ.nə.piːst/ n
Anapäst
metrical foot
verse using this meter

anaphase /ˈænəˌfeɪz/ n
Anaphase
stage of mitosis and meiosis during which the chromosomes separate

anaphora /ænəˈfɔɹə/ n
Anapher
linguistics: expression that refers to another expression
repetition of a phrase used for emphasis

anaphoresis n
Anaphorese
movement of electrically charged particles

anaphoric adj
anaphorisch
relating to an anaphora

anaphylactic adj
anaphylaktisch
pertaining to anaphylaxis

anaphylactic shock n
anaphylaktischer Schock
severe allergic reaction

anaphylaxis n
Anaphylaxie
severe and rapid systemic allergic reaction to an allergen

anaptyxis /ˌænəpˈtɪksɪs/ n
Anaptyxe Anaptyxis Sprossvokal Sproßvokal
epenthesis of a vowel

anarchic /ænˈɑɹ.kɪk/ /ænˈɑː.kɪk/ adj
anarchisch
chaotic, without law or order
anarchistisch
relating to anarchy

anarchism /ˈænəɹˌkɪzəm/ n
Anarchismus
belief that proposes the absence and abolition of government in all forms

anarchist /ˈæn.ɑɹ.kɪst/ /ˈæn.ə.kɪst/ n
Anarchist Anarchistin
believer in anarchism

anarchistic adj
anarchistisch
of or relating to anarchism or anarchy

anarcho-capitalism n
Anarchokapitalismus
philosophy that advocates the elimination of the state and a self-regulating free market

anarcho-capitalistic adj
anarchokapitalistisch
of or relating to anarchism or anarchy

anarcho-syndicalism n
Anarchosyndikalismus
A branch or field of anarchy that focuses on the abolition of capitalism

anarchy /ˈæ.nə.ki/ /ˈæn.ɑɹ.ki/ n
Anarchie
absence of any form of political authority or government
political disorder and confusion

anastomosis /ənæstəˈməʊsɪs/ n
Anastomose
connection between blood vessels
connection between two channels
creation of a connection between blood vessels

anastrophe n
Anastrophe Inversion
switching in the syntactical order of words

anastylosis n
Anastylosis
reassembly of ruined monuments

anathema /əˈnæθəmə/ n
Bannfluch Kirchenbann Anathema Bannstrahl
ban or curse
Fluch Verwünschung
imprecation
Graus Gräuel
something vehemently disliked

anathematize /əˈnæ.θə.mə.taɪz/ v
anathematisieren mit dem Kirchenbann belegen
to cause to be, or to declare as, an anathema

anatomical /æ.nə.ˈtɑ.mɪ.kəl/ adj
anatomisch
Of or relating to anatomy or dissection

anatomically adv
anatomisch
pertaining to anatomy

anatomist /əˈnæt.ə.mɪst/ n
Anatom
one involved in the science of anatomical structures

anatomy /əˈnætəmi/ n
Anatomie
art of studying the different parts of any organized body

anatoxin n
Anatoxin
toxoid

ancestor /ˈæn.sɛs.tə/ /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ/ n
Vorgänger Vorläufer
an earlier type
Vorfahr Ahn Ahne Ahnin Urahn Vorfahrin
one from whom a person is descended

ancestral /ænˈsɛs.təɹ.əl/ adj
altüberliefert Ahn Vorfahren- angestammt der Vorfahren
pertaining to ancestors

ancestry /ˈæn.sɛs.tɹi/ n
Vorfahren
condition as to ancestors
Ahnen Vorväter
series of ancestors or progenitors

anchor /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ n
Anchorman Anchorwoman Chefsprecher Chefsprecherin Moderator Moderatorin
TV anchorman
Magnet Verankerung
any instrument serving similar purpose to anchor
Anker
tool to moor a vessel into sea bottom

anchor /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ v
ankern
to hold an object to a fixed point

anchor baby n
Ankerkind
anchor baby

anchorage n
Ankerplatz
place for anchoring

anchorite n
Anachoret Einsiedler Eremit Klausner
one who lives in seclusion

anchorman n
Anchorman Leitgesicht
TV host
Schlussläufer Schlußläufer
runner

anchovy /ˈæn.tʃoʊ.vi/ /ˈæn.tʃə.vi/ n
Sardelle Anschovis
small saltwater fish

ancient /ˈeɪn.(t)ʃənt/ adj
antik
alt
existent or occurring in time long past
antik uralt
having lasted from a remote period

ancient history n
schon längst Geschichte
not worth discussing any more
Alte Geschichte
period of history

ancillary /ˈænsəˌleɹiː/ adj
hilfs- neben- zusatz-
subordinate, secondary, auxiliary, accessory

and /ænd/ /ənd/ conjunction
und
used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera
used at the end of a list to indicate the last item
used to string together sentences or sentence fragments in chronological order
used to show causation

and how /ˈænd ˈhaʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
und wie!
strong confirmation of preceding

and so forth phraseologicalUnit
und so weiter usw.
indicating a list continues similarly

and whatnot phraseologicalUnit
und was nicht alles
and whatnot

and/or conjunction
und/oder
inclusive "or"

andalusite n
Andalusit
mineral

andiron n
Feuerbock Brandbock Kaminbock
a utensil for supporting wood while burning

andragogy /ˈan.dɹə.ɡɒ.dʒi/ n
Andragogik
methods used to teach adults

andrewsarchus n
andrewsarchus
prehistoric mammal

androcracy n
Androkratie
government or rule by men

androgen n
Androgen
androgen

androgynous /ænˈdɹɑdʒənəs/ /ænˈdɹɒdʒənəs/ adj
androgyn geschlechtsneutral
pertaining to a characteristic that is not definitively of either sex
androgyn
possessing qualities of both sexes

androgyny /ænˈdɹɑdʒəni/ /ænˈdɹɒdʒəni/ n
Androgynie
having traits of both male and female genders
Zwittrigkeit
hermaphroditism

android /ˈænˌdɹɔɪd/ n
Android Androide
robot with human form

andrologist n
Androloge Männerarzt Andrologin Männerärztin
person who studies andrology

andrology n
Andrologie
branch of medicine concerned with male diseases

andropause n
Andropause
male equivalent of the menopause

androphilic adj
androphil
sexually attracted to men

androphobia n
Androphobie Männerscheu
fear of men

anecdotal /ˌænɪkˈdoʊtl̩/ adj
anekdotisch
relating to or of the nature of an anecdote

anecdotal evidence n
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anecdotally adv
anekdotisch
in an anecdotal manner

anecdote /ˈæ.nɪk.doʊt/ n
Anekdote
short account of an incident
previously untold, secret account of an incident

anecdotic adj
anekdotisch
tending to tell anecdotes

anemia /əˈnimi.ə/ n
Anämie Blutarmut Blutmangel
medical condition with decreased oxygen transport

anemic /ʌˈni.mɪk/ adj
anämisch
of or pertaining to anemia

anemo- prefix
anemo-
forms words relating to wind

anemometer /ænɪˈmɑːmətɚ/ /ænɪˈmɒmətə/ n
Windmesser
an instrument for measuring and recording the speed of the wind

anemone /əˈnɛm.ə.ni/ /əˈnɛn.ə.mi/ n
Anemone Windröschen
any plant of genus anemone

anesthesia /ˌæn.əs.ˈθi.ʒə/ /ˌæn.əsˈθiːz.i.ə/ n
Anästhesie Betäubung Narkose
loss of bodily sensation

anesthesiologist n
Anästhesiologe Anästhesiologin Facharzt für Anästhesiologie Fachärztin für Anästhesiologie Narkosefacharzt Narkosefachärztin
physician specializing in anesthesiology

anesthesiology n
Anästhesiologie Betäubungskunde
science of administering anaesthetics

anesthetic /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/ adj
anästhetisch betäubend
reducing pain sensitivity

anesthetic /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/ n
Betäubungsmittel Anästhetikum Narkosemittel Narkotikum
a substance for the reduced perception of pain

anesthetist n
Anästhesist Anästhesistin Narkosearzt Narkosefacharzt Narkosefachärztin Narkoseärztin
person who gives an anesthetic

anesthetization n
Anästhesie Anästhesierung Betäubung
an administration of anesthesia

anesthetize /əˈniːs.θə.taɪz/ v
betäuben anästhesieren anästhetisieren
administer anesthesia

anestrus n
Anöstrus
sexual respite in between breeding periods

aneurysm /ˈan.jʊɹ.ɪz.əm/ /ˈæn.jəɹ.ɪz.əm/ n
Aneurysma
abnormal blood-filled swelling

anew /əˈnjuː/ /əˈnu/ adv
abermals erneut neuerlich
again

angel /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/ n
Engel
messenger from a deity
in Christian angelology, the lowest order of angels
selfless person

angel hair n
Capelli d'angelo Capellini Engelshaarpasta
very thin type of pasta

angel of death n
Todesengel
personification of death in fiction and in art

angel shark n
Engelhai
a member of the unusual genus Squatina of sharks

angel's trumpet n
Engelstrompete
Brugmansia or Datura

angelfish n
Skalar
freshwater fish

angelic /ænˈdʒɛlɪk/ adj
engelhaft
belonging to, proceeding from, or resembling an angel

angelica n
Engelwurz
plants of genus Angelica

angelology n
Angelologie
study of angels

anger /ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋɡɚ/ n
Zorn Ärger Wut Ingrimm Furor Grimm
A strong feeling of displeasure, hostility or antagonism towards someone or something

anger /ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋɡɚ/ v
zornig werden
to become angry
ärgern
to cause such a feeling of antagonism

angina pectoris /ænˈdʒaɪnə ˈpɛktəˌɹɪs/ /ˈændʒɪnə ˈpɛktəˌɹɪs/ n
Angina Pectoris
intermittent chest pain

angiography n
Angiografie Angiographie
medical imaging technique

angioma n
Angiom
benign tumor

angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ n
Ecke Winkel
corner where two walls intersect
Winkel
geometrical figure
measure of such a figure
Blickwinkel Winkel
viewpoint

angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ v
angeln
to fish with hook and line

angle bisector n
Winkelhalbierende
ray that divides an angle into two equal parts

angle bracket n
spitze Klammer
type of bracket

angle grinder n
Flex Winkelschleifer
power tool

angle of incidence n
Einfallswinkel
angle that a straight line makes with the normal of a surface

angler /ˈæŋ.ɡlə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋ.ɡlɚ/ n
Angler Anglerin
person who fishes with a hook and line

anglerfish /ˈæŋɡləˌfɪʃ/ /ˈæŋɡlɚˌfɪʃ/ n
Anglerfisch Seeteufel
fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes

anglicisation /ˌæŋ.ɡlɪ.saɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
Anglisierung
process of anglicising

anglicise v
anglisieren
become English
make English

anglicism /ˈæŋɡləˌsɪzəm/ n
Anglizismus
word or other feature borrowed from English to another language

angling n
Angeln
fishing with a rod, line and angle, for recreation or sport

angrily /ˈæŋ.ɡɹə.li/ adv
verärgert wütend
in an angry manner

angry /ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/ adj
verärgert böse zornig
displaying anger

angry fruit salad n
Klickibunti

angst /æŋ(k)st/ [eɪŋ(k)st] n
Angst
feeling of acute anxiety or apprehension

angstrom /ˈæŋstɹəm/ /ˈæŋstɹʌm/ n
Ångström Angström
A very small unit of length, 10−10 m

anguilliform adj
aalförmig
shaped like an eel

anguish /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ n
Todesangst Agonie Kreuz
extreme pain

anguish /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
quälen
cause to suffer pain
leiden sich quälen
suffer pain

anguished adj
schmerzgeplagt
experiencing extreme discomfort

angular /ˈæŋ.ɡju.lɚ/ adj
kantig
figurative: sharp and stiff in character
eckig
relating to or forming an angle; sharp-cornered

angular momentum n
Drehimpuls
angular momentum

angular velocity n
Winkelgeschwindigkeit
angle turned in a given time

angularity n
Eckigkeit
the property or characteristic of possessing angles

anhinga n
Amerikanische Schlangenhalsvogel
Anhinga anhinga
Schlangenhalsvogel
bird of the genus Anhinga

anhydrite n
Anhydrit
saline evaporite

aniconic /anʌɪˈkɒnɪk/ adj
anikonisch
not having or involving icons

anile /ˈeɪ.naɪl/ /ˈæ.naɪl/ /ˈæn.aɪl/ adj
altweibisch senil
characteristic of a crone or a feeble old woman

aniline n
Anilin
the simplest aromatic amine

aniline yellow n
Anilingelb

anilingus /ˌeɪnɪˈlɪŋɡəs/ n
Anilingus Analingus
form of oral sex

animacy n
Belebtheit
quality of being animate

animadvert /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/ /ˌænɪmədˈvɝt/ v
kritisieren zensieren
To criticise, to censure

animal /ˈænɪməl/ adj
tierisch Tier
of animals

animal /ˈænɪməl/ n
Tier
organism
organism other than man
Bestie Monster Scheusal Unmensch
person who behaves wildly

animal husbandry n
Tierhaltung
management and care of farm animals

animal kingdom n
Fauna Tierreich
Regnum Animalia

animal magnetism n
Animalischer Magnetismus
magnetic fluid or ethereal medium said to reside in the bodies of animate beings

animal rights n
Tierrechte Tierschutz Tierschutzrecht
fundamental rights for animals

animal rights activist n
Tierschützer Tierschützerin

animal shelter n
Tierheim
facility providing such shelter
Tierheim Tierschutzbund
organization that provides temporary homes for stray pet animals

animal testing n
Tierversuch
use of non-human animals in scientific experimentation

animate /ˈæ.nɪ.meɪt/ /ˈæ.nɪ.mət/ adj
lebhaft
dynamic, energetic
belebt
in grammar
bewegt
possessing the quality or ability of motion
beseelt lebendig
that which lives

animate /ˈæ.nɪ.meɪt/ /ˈæ.nɪ.mət/ v
animieren beleben
to impart motion or its appearance

animated cartoon n
Animationsfilm Trickfilm Zeichenfilm Zeichentrickfilm
any of several types of film/movie, the frames of which are drawn by hand

animation /æn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
Belebung Vitalisierung
The act of animating
Animation
causing images to appear to move

animator n
Beleber Beleberin Beseeler Beseelerin
one who animates something
Animator Animatorin Trickfilmzeichner Trickfilmzeichnerin
one who creates an animation

anime /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ/ n
Anime
an animated work originated in Japan

animism n
Animismus
belief in spirits

animist n
Animist Animistin
believer in animism

animistic adj
animistisch
of or pertaining to animism

animosity /æn.əˈmɑs.ɪ.ti/ n
Animosität Abneigung Hass
violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike

animus /ˈæ.nɪ.məs/ n
Animus
(Jungian psychology) the masculine aspect of the feminine psyche or personality
Abneigung Feindseligkeit Groll
a feeling of enmity, animosity or ill will
Unterbewusstsein
the basic impulses and instincts which govern one's actions

anion /ˈæn.aɪ.ɑn/ /ˈæn.aɪ.ɒn/ n
Anion
negatively charged ion

anise /æˈnis/ /əˈnis/ /ˈæn.ɪs/ n
Anis
plant

aniseed /ˈæ.nɪ.sid/ n
Anissamen
the seed-like fruit of the anise

anisette n
Anisette
alcoholic liqueur

anisomorphism n
Anisomorphie
differences between two languages

anisotropic adj
anisotrop
exhibiting anisotropy

anisotropy n
Anisotropie
the property of being directionally dependent

ankerite /ˈɑŋkɚˌaɪt/ n
Ankerit
any of a group of mixed carbonate minerals

ankh /æŋk/ /ɑŋk/ n
Anch
cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top

ankle /ˈæŋ.kəl/ n
Knöchel Fußknöchel
joint between foot and leg

ankle monitor n
elektronische Fußfessel Fußfessel
device individuals under house arrest are often required to wear

ankle-deep adj
knöcheltief

anklebone /ˈaŋk(ə)lbəʊn/ n
Rollbein Sprungbein
the talus

anklet n
Fußband Fußkette
a bracelet at the ankle

ankylosaurus /ˌæŋkəloʊˈsɔːrəs/ n
Ankylosaurus
large herbivorous dinosaur of the Cretaceous

ankylosing spondylitis n
Morbus Bechterew Spondylitis ankylosans
arthritis disease

ankylosis n
Ankylose
the growing together of bones

anlaut /ˈan.laʊt/ n
Anlaut
The first sound of a word (word-initial position) or syllable (syllable-initial position)

annals /ˈæn.əlz/ n
Annalen
a relation of events

anneal /əˈniːl/ v
abhärten härten stählen
to strengthen or harden
anlassen ausglühen spannungsfrei glühen spannungsfrei machen tempern vergüten
to subject to great heat and then cooling

annealing n
Glühen
act of heating solid metal or glass

annelid n
Anneliden Ringelwurm
annelid

annex /əˈnɛks/ /ˈænɛks/ n
Anbau Nebengebäude
addition or extension to a building

annex /əˈnɛks/ /ˈænɛks/ v
annektieren
to add something to another, to incorporate into

annexation n
Annexion Anschluss
addition or incorporation of something

annihilate /əˈnaɪə.leɪt/ v
vernichten
to reduce to nothing, to destroy, to eradicate

annihilation /əˌnaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
Vernichtung Zerstörung
act of reducing to nothing
Annihilation
process of a particle and its corresponding antiparticle combining to produce energy

annihilator n
Annullator Vernichter
one who annihilates

anniversary /ˌænəˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænɪˈvɜːs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænɪˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/ n
Jahrestag
day an exact number of years since an event
Hochzeitstag
wedding anniversary

annotate v
annotieren beschriften kommentieren
to add annotation

annotation n
Anmerkung Kommentar Annotation Erläuterung
Anmerkung Bemerkung
comment added to a text
Kommentar
critical or explanatory commentary or analysis
Kommentierung
process of writing a comment or commentary

announce /əˈnaʊns/ /ˈæ.naʊns/ v
bekanntgeben bekanntmachen verkünden
declare by judicial sentence
ankündigen verkünden verkündigen bekanntgeben verlauten
give public notice

announcement /əˈnaʊns.mɛnt/ n
Ankündigung
Bekanntmachung
that which conveys what is announced

announcer /əˈnaʊnsə/ /əˈnaʊnsɚ/ n
Ansager Sprecher
announcer

annoy /əˈnɔɪ/ v
ärgern reizen nerven irritieren stören belästigen
to disturb or irritate
auf die Nerven gehen irritieren nerven reizen stören ärgern
to do something to upset or anger someone
belästigen molestieren schaden schädigen
to molest; to harm; to injure

annoyance /əˈnɔɪəns/ n
Ärger
an act or instance of annoying
Ärger Ärgernis
that which annoys
Verärgerung Verdruss
the psychological state of being annoyed or irritated

annoyed /əˈnɔɪd/ adj
gereizt verärgert belästigt genervt geplagt gequält
troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked; vexed

annoying v
ärgerlich leidig lästig verdrießlich
causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious

annual /ˈæn.ju.əl/ /ˈæn.juː.əl/ adj
jährlich
happening once a year

annual general meeting n
Hauptversammlung
meeting held each year

annual report n
Jahresbericht
company report of activities for the preceding year

annualise v
annualisieren auf das Jahr hochrechnen
to express a quantity as if measured over one year

annually /ˈæn.ju.ə.li/ /ˈæn.jʊə.li/ adv
jährlich
once every year

annul /əˈnʌl/ v
annullieren
formally revoke the validity of
dissolve (a marital union)

annular /ˈænjələ/ /ˈænjəlɚ/ adj
ringförmig kranzförmig
having the form of a ring

annulment /əˈnʌl.mənt/ n
Annullierung
act or instance of annulling
invalidation; declaration of something as being invalid

annulus n
Ring
ring-shaped structure

annunciate v
verkündigen verkünden
announce

annunciation n
Verkündigung
act of annunciating

annus mirabilis /ˌanəs mɪˈɹɑːbɪlɪs/ n
annus mirabilis
year that includes significant and fateful events

anoa /əˈnoʊə/ n
Anoa
a small Indonesian water buffalo

anode /ˈæn.oʊd/ /ˈæn.əʊd/ n
Anode
the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs

anode slime n
Anodenschlamm

anodic adj
anodisch
relating to an anode

anodize v
eloxieren
to coat the surface of a metal electrolytically with an oxide

anodyne /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/ adj
schmerzstillend analgetisch
capable of soothing or eliminating pain
verwässert
noncontentious, blandly agreeable
beruhigend
soothing or relaxing

anoint /əˈnɔɪnt/ v
salben ölen
to apply oil to or to pour oil upon
einreiben schmieren ölen
to smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance

anomaloscope /əˈnɑməloʊskoʊp/ /əˈnɒmələʊskəʊp/ n
Anomaloskop
instrument used to test for color blindness

anomalous adj
anomal irregulär unregelmäßig
deviating from the normal

anomalously /əˈnɑmələsli/ adv
anomal anormal
in an anomalous manner

anomaly /əˈnɑməli/ /əˈnɒməlɪ/ n
Anomalie
deviation from norm
dated: an irregularity or inconsistency
science: any event, big or small, out of the ordinary

anomic /əˈnɒmɪk/ adj
anomisch
socially disorganized, disoriented or alienated

anomie /ˈænəmiː/ n
Anomie
alienation or social instability

anon /əˈnɑn/ /əˈnɒn/ adv
bald
soon, in a little while
sofort
straightway, at once

anonym n
Anonymus
anonymous person

anonymity /ænəˈnɪmɪti/ n
Anonyme
that which is anonymous
Anonymität
the quality or state of being anonymous

anonymization n
Anonymisierung
act of making anonymous

anonymize v
anonymisieren
to render anonymous

anonymous /əˈnɒnəməs/ adj
anonym unbekannt
of unknown name; whose name is withheld
namenlos anonym
wanting a name, not named and determined
anonym
without any name (of responsible agent) acknowledged

anonymous class n
anonyme Klasse

anopheles /əˈnɒfɪliːz/ n
Anopheles Malariamücke
member of the Anopheles genus of mosquitos

anopia n
Anopie Anopsie
medical condition

anorak n
Anorak
heavy weatherproof jacket

anorexia /ænəˈɹɛksi.ə/ n
Anorexie Magersucht
loss of appetite

anorexia nervosa n
Magersucht Anorexia mentalis Anorexia nervosa
disorder

anorexic /ænəˈɹɛksɪk/ adj
magersüchtig
pertaining to, or suffering from anorexia

another /əˈnʌ.ðə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌ.ðɚ/ determiner
andere anderer anders ein anderer
not the same; different
noch eine noch einer noch eines
one more, in addition to a former number

anothermal adj
anotherm

answer /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] n
Antwort
response
reply to email
Lösung Antwort
solution

answer /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] v
antworten
to make a reply or response to

answer to v
passen zu
to be responsible to

answerable /ˈæn.səɹ.ʌ.bl/ /ˈɑːnsəɹəb(ə)l/ adj
verantwortlich
obliged to answer; liable to be called to account; liable to pay, indemnify, or make good

answering machine n
Anrufbeantworter
device that automatically records voice mail

ant /ænt/ /ɑːnt/ /ɛnt/ [ɛənt] n
Ameise
insect

antacid n
Antazidum
agent reducing acidity

antagonism n
Antagonismus Gegensatz
strong dislike

antagonist /ænˈtæɡənɪst/ n
Antagonist
chemical
opponent

antagonistic /æn.tæ.ɡə.ˈnɪs.tɪk/ adj
antagonistisch
antagonistic

antagonize v
antagonisieren bekämpfen entgegenwirken zu seinem Gegner machen
to oppose

antaphrodisiac /æntæfɹəˈdɪzɪˌæk/ adj
anaphrodisisch
capable of reducing the sex drive

antaphrodisiac /æntæfɹəˈdɪzɪˌæk/ n
Anaphrodisiakum Antaphrodisiakum
substance capable of reducing the sex drive

antazoline n
Antazolin
drug

antbird n
Ameisenvogel
A member of Thamnophilidae

anteater /ˈæntˌitɚ/ /ˈæntˌiːtə/ n
Ameisenbär
mammal

antebellum adj
Vorkriegs- Vorkriegszeit
of a period of time prior to a war

antecedent /ˌantɪˈsiːdənt/ adj
vorhergehend früher vor- vorangehend vorausgehend vorgängig
earlier in time or order

antecedent /ˌantɪˈsiːdənt/ n
Ahn Ahne Ahnin Stammvater Uhrahn Uhrahne
ancestor
Antezedenz Ursache Vorangehende Vorform Vorgeschichte Vorhergehende
any thing that precedes another thing
Antezedens
conditional part of a hypothetical proposition
Bezugswort Antezedens Beziehungswort Bezugselement
word, phrase or clause referred to by a pronoun

antechinus n
Breitfuß-Beutelmäuse
marsupial

antediluvian /ˌantɪdɪˈluːvɪən/ adj
vorsintflutlich
extremely ancient or antiquated; old; prehistoric
altfränkisch vorsintflutlich
extremely dated

anteflexion n
Anteflexion Vorwärtsknickung
a forward bending or an organ, especially of the uterus

antelope /ˈæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈæn.tɪ.ləʊp/ n
Antilope
mammal of the family Bovidae

antenna /ænˈtɛn.ə/ n
Antenne Fühler
feeler organ

antepenultimate adj
drittletzter vorvorletzter
two before the last

anterior adj
Vorder-
before in place

anterior chamber n
vordere Augenkammer
space between cornea and iris

anterior deltoid n
Vorderdeltoideus
the largest of the muscles of the front of the shoulders

anthelmintic /ænθɛlˈmɪntɪk/ adj
anthelminthisch
destructive to parasitic intestinal worms

anthem /ˈæn.təm/ /ˈæn.θəm/ n
Hymne
national anthem

anther /ˈænθɚ/ n
Staubbeutel
pollen-bearing part of the stamen

anthill /ˈænt.hɪl/ n
Ameisenhaufen Ameisenhügel
home of ants and termites

anthocyanin n
Anthocyan
any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments

anthology /ænˈθɑlədʒi/ /ænˈθɒlədʒɪ/ n
Auslese
assortment of things
Anthologie Blütenlese Sammelband
collection of literary works

anthracite /ˈænθɹəˌsaɪt/ n
Anthrazit
type of coal

anthrax /ˈæn.θɹæks/ n
Milzbrand
disease

anthropo- prefix
anthropo-
men; people

anthropocentric adj
anthropozentrisch
giving preference to humans

anthropocentrism /ˌæn.θɹə.poʊˈsɛn.tɹɪz.m/ n
Anthropozentrismus
viewpoint

anthropodicy n
Anthropodizee
a justification of the fundamental goodness of humanity

anthropogenic adj
anthropogen
having its origin in the influence of human activity on nature

anthropoid adj
menschenähnlich
having characteristics of a human, usually in terms of shape or appearance

anthropological /æn.θɹə.pə.ˈlɑdʒikəl/ adj
anthropologisch
relating to anthropology

anthropologically adv
anthropologisch
in a manner which pertains to anthropology

anthropologist /ˌæn.θɹoʊˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
Anthropologe Anthropologin
one who is versed in anthropology

anthropology /ˌænθɹəˈpɑːlədʒi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒlədʒi/ n
Anthropologie Menschenkunde Menschenlehre
the study of humanity

anthropomorphic /ænθɹɒpəˈmɔɹfɪk/ [ˌæ̃n̪θɹ̠əpəˈmɔɹ̠fɪ̈k] adj
anthropomorph vermenschlicht
given human attributes
anthropomorph
having the form of a person

anthropomorphism n
Anthropomorphismus
the attribution or ascription of human characteristics to something not human

anthropomorphization n
Anthropomorphisierung Vermenschlichung
attribution of human qualities

anthropomorphize v
anthropomorphisieren vermenschlichen
attribute human qualities

anthroponym n
Anthroponym Personenname
name of a person

anthroponymy /ænθɹəʊˈpɒnɪmɪ/ n
Anthroponomastik Anthroponymie
study of personal names

anthropophobia n
Anthropophobie Menschenscheu
fear of human beings

anthroposophic /ˌæŋθɹəˈpɑsəfɪk/ /ˌæŋθɹəˈpɒsəfɪk/ adj
anthroposophisch
of or pertaining to anthroposophy

anthroposophy /ˌænθɹəˈpɑsəfi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒsəfi/ n
Anthroposophie
a spiritual philosophy

anti- /ænti/ /æntiː/ prefix
anti- gegen
against, hostile to

anti-American adj
antiamerikanisch
opposing America

anti-Americanism n
Antiamerikanismus
the fear or dislike of the United States or American people, policies, culture or government

anti-Antifa pn
Anti-Antifa
collection of groups which oppose Antifa

anti-European adj
antieuropäisch
disliking Europe or Europeans
opposing European integration and the European Union

anti-Jew n
Judenfeind Judenfeindin
anti-Jew

anti-Jewish adj
antijudaistisch antijüdisch judenfeindlich
opposed to Jews

anti-Semite n
Antisemit Antisemitin Judenfeind Judenfeindin Judenhasser Judenhasserin
anti-Semite

anti-Semitic /ˌæntiːsəˈmɪtɪk/ adj
antisemitisch judenfeindlich
exhibiting anti-Semitism

anti-Semitism /ˌæntɪˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ n
Antisemitismus Judenfeindlichkeit Judenhass Judendiskriminierung Judenhaß
prejudice or hostility against Jews

anti-Shiite adj
antischiitisch
opposed to Shiites

anti-consumer n
Konsumverweigerer Konsumverweigerin
person of anticonsumerist beliefs

anti-fascism n
Antifaschismus
the opposition to fascist ideologies

anti-inflammatory adj
antiinflammatorisch
preventing or counteracting inflammation

anti-inflammatory n
Antiphlogistikum
agent that prevents or counteracts inflammation

anti-militarism n
Antimilitarismus
a doctrine that opposes war

anti-seize n
Gleitmittel Kupferpaste Montagepaste Trennmittel Trennpaste
an agent to prevent seizing and galling

anti-war adj
Anti-Kriegs-
opposed to war

antiabortion adj
Anti-Abtreibungs-
opposed to the practice of abortion

antiabortionist n
Abtreibungsfeind Abtreibungsfeindin Abtreibungsgegner Abtreibungsgegnerin
one who is opposed to the practice and/or legality of abortion

antialiasing /ˈæn.ti.ˈeɪ.li.əs.ɪŋ/ n
Antialiasing Kantenglättung
any technique that reduces aliasing

antiangiogenesis n
Antiangiogenese
prevention of angiogenesis

antibacterial adj
antibakteriell
killing or inhibiting bacteria

antibacterial n
Antibakterium
antibacterial drug

antibarbarus n
Antibarbarus

antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
antibiotisch
of or relating to antibiotics

antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ n
Antibiotikum antibiotisch
substance that destroys or inhibits bacteria

antiblack adj
schwarzenfeindlich
unfavorable to black people

antiblackness n
Schwarzenfeindlichkeit
hostility towards black people

antibody n
Antikörper
protein that binds to a specific antigen

antic /ˈæn.tɪk/ adj
grotesk unpassend
architecture: grotesque, incongruous
absurd albern bizarr grotesk seltsam
grotesque

antic /ˈæn.tɪk/ n
Hanswurst Possenreißer
grotesque performer or clown
Alberei Albernheit Eskapade Gekasper Kapriole Kasperei
ludicrous act or behaviour

antic /ˈæn.tɪk/ v
albern herumalbern herumkaspern kaspern
perform antics

antichretic adj
antichretisch
of or relating to an antichresis

antichrist n
Antichrist
someone that works against the teachings of Christ

antichristian /antɪˈkɹɪstɪən/ adj
antichristlich christenfeindlich christentumsfeindlich widerchristlich
opposed to Christians or Christianity

antichristian /antɪˈkɹɪstɪən/ n
Christenfeind Christenfeindin Christentumsfeind Christentumsfeindin
one who opposes Christians or Christianity

antichristianly adv
antichristlich christenfeindlich widerchristlich
in an antichristian manner

anticipate /ænˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/ /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ v
vorausahnen voraussehen
to know of something before it manifests

anticlerical n
antiklerikal
one opposed to political influence of clerics

anticline /ˈæntiklaɪn/ n
Antiklinale
anticlinal fold

anticlockwise /ˌæntiˈklɑkwaɪz/ /ˌæntiˈklɒk.waɪz/ adj
gegen den Uhrzeigersinn im Gegenuhrzeigersinn
in the opposite direction to the hands of an analogue clock

anticlockwise /ˌæntiˈklɑkwaɪz/ /ˌæntiˈklɒk.waɪz/ adv
gegen den Uhrzeigersinn

anticolonial /ˌænt.aɪ.kəˈloʊn.i.əl/ adj
antikolonial
against colonialism

anticolonialism n
Antikolonialismus
the movement that opposes colonialism

anticommunism /æntɪˈkɒmjʊnɪzəm/ n
Antikommunismus
against communism

anticompetitive adj
regelwidrig wettbewerbswidrig
acting to hinder or obstruct competition

anticonstitutional adj
verfassungsfeindlich

anticonstitutionally adv
verfassungswidrig
anticonstitutionally

anticonsumerism n
Konsumverweigerung
the movement that opposes consumerism

anticonsumerist n
Konsumverweigerer Konsumverweigerin
a person who opposes consumerism

anticorruption /ˌæntiːkəˈɹʌpʃən/ adj
antikorruptions-
opposed to or combating corruption

anticyclone n
Hochdruckgebiet Antizyklon
system of winds

antidemocratic adj
antidemokratisch
opposed to the tenets of democracy

antidepressant n
Antidepressivum
agent that prevents or counteracts depression

antiderivative n
Stammfunktion Aufleitung
function whose derivative is a given function

antidote /ˈæn.tə.dot/ n
Gegengift Gegenmittel
remedy to counteract a poison
Gegenmittel Gegengift
something that counteracts

antifascism n
Antifaschismus
opposition to fascism

antifascist adj
antifaschistisch
opposed to fascism

antifascist n
Antifaschist Antifaschistin
person opposed to fascism

antifeminism n
Antifeminismus
any belief antagonistic to feminism

antifreeze n
Frostschutzmittel
a substance used to lower the freezing point of water

antigen n
Antigen
substance that induces an immune response

antiglobalist adj
glo­ba­li­sie­rungs­kri­tisch
of or pertaining to antiglobalism

antiglobalist n
Globalisierungsgegner Globalisierungsgegnerin Globalisierungskritiker Globalisierungskritikerin
a proponent of antiglobalism

antigovernment adj
regierungsfeindlich regierungskritisch
opposed to a government currently in power

antigypsyism n
Antiziganismus
prejudice or hostility against Romani people

antihero /ˈæn.taɪˌhi.ɹoʊ/ /ˈæn.tɪˌhɪə.ɹəʊ/ n
Antiheld
protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner

antihistamine /ˌæn.tiˈhɪs.tə.miːn/ n
Antihistaminikum
drug or substance

antihistaminic adj
antihistaminisch
of or pertaining to antihistamines

antihydrogen n
Antiwasserstoff
antimatter equivalent of hydrogen

antiking n
Gegenkönig
one who declares himself king in opposition to a reigning monarch

antilogarithm n
Antilogarithmus
number of which a given number is the logarithm

antimacassar /ˌæn.tɪ.məˈkæs.ə/ /ˌæn.tɪ.məˈkæs.ɚ/ n
Antimakassar Sofaschoner
cover for furniture

antimatter /ˈæntimæˌtɚ/ n
Antimaterie
matter composed of antiparticles

antimere n
Antimer
one of the two halves of bilaterally symmetrical organisms

antimicrobial adj
antimikrobiell
destroying microbes
inhibiting the growth of microbes
preventing the pathogenic action of microbes

antimilitarist adj
antimilitaristisch
opposed to militarism

antimilitarist n
Antimilitarist
one who opposes militarism

antimony /ˈæn.tɪ.mə.niː/ /ˈæn.tɪˌmoʊ.ni/ n
Antimon
chemical element

antinatalism n
Antinatalismus
opposition to the increase in human population

anting /ˈæntɪŋ/ n
Einemsen
bird behaviour

antinomy /ænˈtɪnəmi/ n
Antinomie
contradiction

antinuclear adj
antinuklear
opposed to the use of nuclear weapons or nuclear energy

antioxidant n
Antioxidans
substance that slows oxidation

antiparallel adj
antiparallel
parallel of opposite direction

antiparticle /ˈæntiˌpɑɹtɪkəl/ n
Antiteilchen
a subatomic particle

antipathy /ænˈtɪpəθi/ n
Antipathie
contrariety or opposition in feeling

antipattern n
Anti-Pattern Antimuster

antiphrasis n
Antiphrase Antiphrasis
use of a word or phrase in a sense not in accord with its literal meaning

antipode /ˈæn.tɪ.poʊd/ n
Antipode
something directly opposite

antipodean /ˈæn.tɪp.əʊˌdi.ən/ adj
antipodisch
situated at opposite sides of the Earth

antipodean /ˈæn.tɪp.əʊˌdi.ən/ n
Antipode Gegenfüßler
inhabitant of the antipodes

antipole n
Gegenpol
opposite pole
Gegenpol Pol
position directly opposite

antipope /ˈantɪpəʊp/ n
Gegenpapst
person who claims to be pope

antiproton n
Antiproton
antiparticle of the proton

antipsychotic n
Neuroleptikum
any of a group of drugs used to treat psychosis

antipyretic adj
antipyretisch
that reduces fever

antipyretic n
Antipyretikum Fiebermittel
medication that reduces fever

antiquarian /ˌæn.tɪˈkwɛɹ.i.ən/ n
Antiquar Antiquarin
collector, student or expert

antiquark n
Antiquark
the antiparticle of a quark

antiquary n
Antiquar Antiquarin
a person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques; an antiquarian

antiquated /ˈæntɪˌkweɪtɪd/ adj
antiquiert veraltet
old fashioned

antique /ænˈtiːk/ adj
antik
old; out of date

antique /ænˈtiːk/ n
Antiquität
old piece

antique shop n
Antiquitätengeschäft Antiquitätenladen
store selling antiques

antiquity /ænˈtɪk.wə.ti/ /ænˈtɪk.wɪ.ti/ n
Antike Altertum
ancient times

antiseptic adj
antiseptisch
of or relating to antisepsis
capable of preventing microbial infection

antiseptic n
Antiseptikum
substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms

antismoking adj
Anti-Tabak- Antiraucher- Nichtraucher-
opposing or prohibiting smoking

antisocial /ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəl/ adj
gesellschaftsfeindlich
hostile to society
asozial unsozial
unfriendly toward others
asozial
unwilling or unable to associate normally with other people

antispasmodic n
Antispasmodikum
a drug that suppresses spasms

antistatic n
Antistatikum
agent or substance

antiterrorism n
Antiterrorismus Terrorabwehr Terrorismusbekämpfung
activity aiming at opposing terrorism

antiterrorist adj
Antiterror- antiterroristisch
counteracting terrorism

antitheft adj
diebstahlsicher einbruchsicher
preventing from being stolen

antitheism n
Antitheismus
active opposition to theism

antithesis /ænˈtɪ.θə.sɪs/ n
Antithese Gegensatz
proposition that is opposite to other proposition

antithetical adj
antithetisch
pertaining to or being an antithesis

antitrinitarian adj
antitrinitarisch
rejecting the doctrine that God subsists as three distinct persons

antitrinitarian n
Antitrinitarier Antitrinitarierin
one who rejects the Trinitarian doctrine

antitrinitarianism n
Antitrinitarismus
rejection of the doctrine that God subsists as three distinct persons

antivaccinationist adj
impfgegnerisch
characterized by opposition to vaccination

antivaccinationist n
Impfgegner Impfgegnerin
one who opposes vaccination

antivirus n
Antivirenprogramm Antivirensoftware Antivirus
computing software

antiwhite adj
weißenfeindlich
opposed to white people

antiwhiteness n
Weißenfeindlichkeit
hostility towards white people

antler /ˈænt.lə/ /ˈænt.lɚ/ n
Geweih
bony structure on the head of deer, moose and elk

antlion n
Ameisenlöwe
nocturnal insects

antonym /ˈæntəˌnɪm/ n
Antonym Gegenwort Gegenbegriff Gegensatzwort
word which has the opposite meaning

antonymic adj
antonymisch
of or relating to an antonym or antonyms

antonymy /ˈæntə.nɪm.i/ n
Antonymie
semantic relation between antonyms

antrum /ˈæn.tɹəm/ n
Höhle
bodily cavity

ants in one's pants n
Hummeln im Hintern haben
agitated and fidgety state

antshrike n
Ameisenwürger
several passerine bird species of various genera in the antbird (Thamnophilidae) family

anus /ˈeɪ.nəs/ n
After Anus
lower opening of the digestive tract

anusvara n
Anusvar Anusvara
anusvara diacritic

anvil /ˈæn.vəl/ /ˈæn.vɪl/ n
Amboss
block used in blacksmithing
bone in inner ear

anxiety /ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ n
Angst Besorgnis Sorge
concern
Angst
pathological condition

anxiety disorder n
Angststörung
disorder characterised by excessive anxiety

anxiolytic n
Anxiolytikum
drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety

anxious /ˈaŋ(k)ʃəs/ /ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs/ adj
ängstlich besorgt
full of anxiety

anxiously /ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs.li/ adv
bang besorgt unruhig
in an anxious manner

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ determiner
irgendein irgendwelche kein überhaupt kein
at least one (kind)
alle egal welcher jeder jeder beliebige jeder mögliche jeglicher
no matter what kind

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ pronoun
jeder
Any things or persons

any more adv
nicht mehr
in negative or interrogative constructions

anybody /ˈɛn.i.bɑd.i/ /ˈɛn.i.bɒd.i/ pronoun
jemand wer
(colloquial) a person of consideration or standing

anyhow /ˈɛn.i.haʊ/ adv
irgendwie
in any way, in any manner

anyone /ˈɛniˌwʌn/ pronoun
irgendwer jemand irgendjemand wer
anybody

anything /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nɪ.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/ pronoun
irgendwas irgendetwas
any thing of any kind

anything else pronoun
sonst noch etwas
any other thing

anything goes phraseologicalUnit
alles ist möglich
there are no rules of restrictions

anytime adv
immer jederzeit
at any time

anyway /ˈɛniweɪ/ adv
wie auch immer
in any way
ohnehin trotzdem
regardless
auf jeden Fall jedenfalls irgendwie trotzdem
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

anywhere /ˈɛn.i.hwɛɹ/ /ˈɛn.iː.(h)wɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛnɪwɛə/ adv
irgendwo überall
in or at any location

aorist /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ adj
aoristisch
pertaining to verb in aorist aspect

aorist /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ n
Aorist
a grammatical aspect

aorta /eɪˈɔːtə/ /eɪˈɔːɹtə/ n
Aorta Hauptschlagader
great artery

aortic /eˈoɹ.tɪk/ adj
Aorta Aorten aortal aortisch
of or concerning the aorta

aortic arch n
Aortenbogen
curving portion of the aorta

apadravya n
Apadravya
apadravya piercing

apart /əˈpɑɹt/ /əˈpɑː(ɹ)t/ adv
beiseite
aside; away
entzwei in Stücke
in two or more parts; asunder
getrennt
separately, in regard to space or company

apart from preposition
außer
except for

apartheid /əˈpɑɹ.taɪd/ /əˈpɑɹthaɪt/ /əˈpɑɹtheɪt/ /əˈpɑːtheɪt/ v
Apartheid
policy of racial separation in South Africa
a policy or situation of separation based on some specified attribute
any policy of racial separation

apartment /əˈpɑɹt.mənt/ /əˈpɑːt.mənt/ n
Wohnung Appartement
domicile occupying part of a building

apartment building n
Mehrfamilienhaus Wohnhaus
residential building with multiple flats

apastron /əˈpæstɹən/ n
Apastron
point of greatest separation between two stars

apathetic /æp.əˈθɛt.ɪk/ adj
apathisch ungerührt
void of feeling

apathy /ˈæ.pə.θi/ n
Apathie
lack of emotion or motivation

apatite /ˈæp.ə.taɪt/ n
Apatit
type of mineral

ape /eɪp/ n
Menschenaffe Affe Äffin Menschenäffin
animal
Affe
derogatory: person

ape /eɪp/ v
nachäffen
to imitate

aperture /ˈæp.ə.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈæp.ɚ.tʃɚ/ n
Blendenzahl
diameter of the aperture (in the sense above)
Öffnung
opening
Blende
something which restricts the diameter of the light path through one plane in an optical system

aperçu /ˌa.pɛːˈsjuː/ n
Aperçu
clever insight

apex /ˈeɪˌpɛks/ n
Gipfel
highest point
moment of greatest success, expansion, etc
Spitze
in geometry: topmost vertex of a cone or pyramid

apex predator n
Spitzenprädator
an animal atop the food chain

aphaeretic /æfɪˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
aphäresisch
of the nature of aphaeresis

aphasia /əˈfeɪzɪə/ n
Aphasie
pathological speech disorder

aphelion /əˈfiːlɪən/ n
Aphel
the point in the elliptical orbit of a planet where it is farthest from the Sun

apheresis /əˈfɛɹəsɪs/ /əˈfɪəɹɪsɪs/ /ˌæfəˈɹisɪs/ n
Aphärese Aphäresis
loss of letters or sounds from the beginning of a word

aphid /ˈeɪ.fɪd/ n
Blattlaus
insect

aphonia n
Aphonie
loss of voice

aphorism /ˈæ.fə.ɹɪzm̩/ n
Aphorismus
short phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought

aphorist n
Aphoristiker Aphoristikerin
person who writes or recites aphorisms

aphoristic adj
aphoristisch
of, relating to, or containing aphorisms

aphrodisiac /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/ adj
aphrodisisch
intensifying sexual desire

aphrodisiac /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/ n
Aphrodisiakum
food or drug

aphthous ulcer n
Aphthe
ulcer in the mouth caused by break in mucous membrane

apiary /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.ɹi/ /ˈeɪ.pi.ɛɹ.i/ n
Bienenhaus Apiarium Bienenstand
a place where bees and hives are kept

apiece /əˈpis/ /əˈpiːs/ adv
je Stück jedes einzelne pro Stück
apiece

apiol n
Apiol
oleoresin

apish /ˈeɪpɪʃ/ adj
affig
resembling or characteristic of an ape

aplastic anemia n
aplastische Anämie
rare disease

aplenty adj
im Überfluss
in an overlarge quantity

aplomb /əˈplʌm/ n
Aplomb
ballet
Aplomb Souveränität
self-confidence

apnea n
Apnoe
cessation of breathing

apo- prefix
apo-
away from, or separate

apocalypse /əˈpɑkəlɪps/ /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ n
Apokalypse
cataclysmic event
end of the world

apocalyptic /əˈpɒ.kə.lɪp.tɪk/ adj
apokalyptisch
of or relating to an apocalypse
portending a future disaster
relating to a disaster
relating to a revelation, revelatory, prophetic

apocalyptic /əˈpɒ.kə.lɪp.tɪk/ n
Apokalyptiker
one who predicts apocalypse

apocarpous adj
apokarp
having carpels that are not joined

apocopate adj
apokopiert
shortened by apocope

apocope /əˈpɒ.kə.pi/ n
Apokope
loss or omission of a sound or syllable from the end of a word

apocrypha /ʌˈpɑk.ɹə.fə/ n
Apokryphe
writing of a doubtful authorship

apocryphal /əˈpɑːkɹɪfəl/ /əˈpɒkɹɪfəl/ adj
unecht
of doubtful authenticity

apocryphally adv
unecht
In an apocryphal manner

apogee /ˈæ.pə.dʒi/ n
Apogäum
a point in an orbit around the Earth

apolitical adj
unpolitisch
Having no interest or involvement in politics
Having no political relevance or function

apollonian adj
apollinisch
clear, harmonious, and restrained

apologetic /əˌpɑləˈdʒɛtɪk/ /əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk/ adj
apologetisch entschuldigend reumütig
having the character of apology

apologist /əˈpɒ.lə.dʒɪst/ n
Apologet
One who speaks or writes in defense of a faith

apologize /əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz/ /əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz/ v
entschuldigen
to make an apology or excuse

apologue n
Fabel Lehrfabel
a short story with a moral, often involving talking animals or objects

apology /əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
Entschuldigung Entschülligunge
an expression of regret
Apologie
formal justification, defence

apomixis n
Apomixis
plant reproduction without fertilization, meiosis, or the production of gametes

apophasis /əˈpɒfəsɪs/ n
Paralipse Praeteritio

apophatic /apə(ʊ)ˈfatɪk/ adj
apophatisch
pertaining to knowledge of God obtained through negation rather than positive assertions

apophenia /æpɵˈfiːni.ə/ n
Apophänie
the perception of connectedness in unrelated phenomena

apoplectic /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/ adj
apoplektisch
of or relating to apoplexy

apoplexy /ˈæp.əˌplɛk.si/ n
Apoplexie Schlaganfall Apoplex Apoplexia
loss of consciousness

apoptogenic adj
apoptogen
that produces apoptosis

apoptosis /ˌapɒpˈtəʊsɪs/ /ˌæ.pəˈtoʊ.sɪs/ n
Apoptose
death of cells

aporetic adj
aporetisch
tending to doubt

aporia /əˈpɔːɹɪə/ n
Aporie
contradiction, logical impasse

aporophobia n
Aporophobie
fear, dislike, or hate of poor people

aposematism /ˌæpoʊsɪˈmætɪz(ə)m/ /ˌæpə(ʊ)sɪˈmætɪz(ə)m/ n
Aposematismus
adaptation that warns off potential predators

aposiopesis /ˌæpəsaɪəˈpiːsɪs/ n
Aposiopese
abrupt breaking-off in speech

apostasy /əˈpɒstəsi/ n
Abtrünnigkeit Apostasie
renunciation of set of beliefs

apostate /ə.ˈpɒs.teɪt/ adj
abtrünnig apostatisch
guilty of apostasy

apostate /ə.ˈpɒs.teɪt/ n
Abgefallener Abtrünniger Renegat Abgefallene Abtrünnige Apostat
person who renounces a religion or faith

apostatize v
abtrünnig sein vom Glauben abfallen
give up one's position or belief

apostille n
Apostille
a special sign

apostle /əˈpɑsl̩/ /əˈpɒs(ə)l/ n
Apostel Apostelin Jünger
missionary or leader of a mission
Apostel Apostelin
top-ranking Mormon church official

apostleship n
Apostelamt
the position of being an apostle

apostolate n
Apostolat
group of people that exists for the spreading of religious doctrine
Apostelamt Apostolat
office, or responsibilities of an apostle

apostolic /ˌæpəˈstɑːlɪk/ /ˌæpəˈstɒlɪk/ adj
apostolisch
pertaining to apostles, or to the apostles

apostolic succession n
apostolische Nachfolge apostolische Sukzession
chain of consecrations of bishops

apostolically adv
apostolisch
in an apostolic way

apostolicity /əˌpɒstəˈlɪsɪti/ n
Apostolizität
the quality of being apostolic

apostrophe /əˈpɑːs.tɹə.fi/ /əˈpɒs.tɹə.fi/ n
Apostroph Hochkomma
the character ’

apothecium n
Apothecium
the ascigerous fructification of lichens

apothegm /ˈæp.ə.θɛm/ n
Apophthegma
A short witty instructive saying

apothem /ˈæp.ə.θɛm/ n
Inkreisradius
perpendicular distance from the center of a circle to a chord
the distance from the center of a polygon to a side

apotheosis /əˌpɑː.θiˈoʊ.sɪs/ /əˌpɒθ.iːˈəʊ.sɪs/ n
Höhepunkt
best moment or highest point in the development of something
Apotheose Gottwerdung
deification; becoming a god
Apotheose Vergöttlichung Verherrlichung Vergötterung
glorification, exaltation

apotropaic adj
apotropäisch
intended to ward off evil

app /æp/ [ʔæʔp̚] n
App
small computer application

appall /əˈpɔl/ v
abstoßen entsetzen
to depress or discourage with fear; to impress with fear

appalling adj
erschreckend entsetzlich
That appalls/appals or appall/appal

apparatchik /apəˈɹatʃɪk/ /æpəˈɹæt͡ʃɪk/ n
Apparatschik
member of a Communist apparat

apparatus /æ.pəˈɹeɪ.təs/ /æ.pəˈɹæ.təs/ /æpəˈɹɑːtəs/ n
Apparat
complex machine or instrument
assortment of tools or instruments
bureaucratic organization

apparent /əˈpæ.ɹənt/ adj
offensichtlich
clear
visible
offenbar
seeming

apparently /əˈpaɹəntli/ /əˈpæɹ.ɨnt.li/ adv
offensichtlich offenbar
(archaic) plainly
angeblich anscheinend vorgeblich
according to what the speaker has read or been told
anscheinend scheinbar dem Anschein nach augenscheinlich
seemingly

apparition /ˌæp.əɹˈɪʃn̩/ /ˌæp.ɚˈɪʃ.n̩/ n
Erscheinung
unexpected, wonderful, or preternatural appearance

appeal /əˈpiːl/ n
Berufung
application for the removal of a cause to a superior judge
Reiz
power to attract or interest

appeal /əˈpiːl/ v
in Berufung gehen appellieren
to apply for the removal of a cause to a superior judge or court
gefallen ansprechen anziehen
to be attractive

appealable adj
beschwerdefähig
that may be appealed

appear /əˈpiɹ/ /əˈpiːɹ/ /əˈpɪə/ v
erscheinen einleuchten
To become visible to the apprehension of the mind
erscheinen auftauchen
To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible
To come before the public
aussehen erscheinen
To seem; to have a certain semblance; to look
erscheinen auftreten
To stand in presence of some authority, tribunal, or superior person, to answer a charge, plead a cause, or the like

appearance /əˈpɪəɹəns/ /əˈpɪɹəns/ n
Aussehen Schein
Semblance, or apparent likeness
Auftritt Erscheinen
The act of appearing or coming into sight
Aussehen
personal presence, form or look

appease /əˈpiːz/ v
besänftigen friedlich stimmen
to make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to still; to pacify

appellate court n
Appellationsgericht Berufungsgericht
court having jurisdiction to hear appeals

appellative adj
appellativ
of or pertaining to a common noun

append /əˈpɛnd/ /ʌˈpɛnd/ v
beifügen hinzufügen
to add as an accessory
anheften heften
to hang or attach to, as by a string

appendage n
Extremität
external body part
Auswuchs
natural prolongation or projection

appendectomy n
Appendektomie
surgical procedure

appendicitis /əˈpɛnd.ɪ.saɪt.əs/ n
Blinddarmentzündung Appendizitis
inflamation of the vermiform appendix

appendiculate adj
appendikuliert
bearing appendages

appendix /əˈpɛn.dɪks/ n
Anhang Appendix
text added to the end of a book or an article
Appendix Blinddarm
vermiform appendix

appenzeller n
Appenzeller
cheese

appetite /ˈæp.ə.taɪt/ n
Begierde Lust
any strong desire
Appetit
desire of or relish for food

appetitive /æpˈ.pɛ.taɪ.tɪv/ adj
begierend verlangend
desiring

appetizer n
Appetithappen Schnapsleckerbissen Vorspeise
small, light first course

appetizing /ˈæp.ə.taɪz.ɪŋ/ adj
appetitanregend
that appeals to, or stimulates the appetite

applaud /əˈplɑd/ /əˈplɔd/ /əˈplɔːd/ v
applaudieren klatschen Beifall klatschen
to express approval by clapping
loben befürworten
to praise, or express approval by words

applause /əˈplɑz/ /əˈplɔz/ /əˈplɔːz/ n
Applaus Beifall
act of applauding

apple /ˈæp.əl/ n
Apfel
fruit
Apfelholz
wood

apple blossom n
Apfelblüte
the flower of an apple tree

apple butter n
Apfelkraut Apfelsirup
preserved apple purée

apple core n
Apfelkerngehäuse
the central portion of an apple

apple dumpling n
Apfel im Schlafrock
baked dessert made from apples

apple juice n
Apfelsaft
the juice of apples, often used as a drink

apple mint n
Apfelminze
aromatic herb

apple of Sodom /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈsɑdəm/ /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈsɒdəm/ n
Oscher
Calotropis procera

apple of discord /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔːd/ n
Zankapfel
object which sows anger and dissension

apple of someone's eye n
Augapfel
favourite, a particular preference, or a loved one

apple pie n
Apfelkuchen
pie with apple filling

apple sauce n
Apfelmus
a food

apple seed n
Apfelsamen
the seed of the fruit of the Malus domestica (apple) tree

apple strudel n
Apfelstrudel
Austrian pastry

apple tree /ˈæpl̩ tɹi/ /ˈæpl̩ tɹiː/ n
Apfelbaum
tree that bears apples

apple turnover n
Apfeltasche
a pastry dessert filled with pieces of sweetened apples

apple wine n
Apfelwein
cider

apple-cheeked adj
rotbackig rotwangig
having red cheeks

apple-corer n
Apfelentkerner
a tool

apple-green adj
apfelgrün
apple-green

apples and oranges n
Äpfel mit Birnen vergleichen Äpfel und Birnen Äpfel und Birnen vergleichen
non-comparable items

applet n
Applet Minianwendung
a small program module that runs under the control of a larger application

appliance /əˈplaɪəns/ n
Apparat Gerät
a device in its own right

applicability n
Anwendbarkeit Anwendungsmöglichkeit Eignung Geltungsbereich Verwendbarkeit Verwertbarkeit
relevancy

applicable /ˈæplɪkəbəl/ adj
anwendbar relevant
suitable for application; relevant

applicant /ˈæp.lə.kɪnt/ n
Antragsteller Beantragender Beantrager Bewerber Bewerberin
one who applies

application /aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Antrag
(bureaucracy, law) a petition, entreaty, or other request, with the adposition for denoting the subject matter
Anwendung App
a computer program
the thing applied
Bewerbung Antrag
a verbal or written request, especially for assistance or employment or admission to a school, course or similar
Anwendung
the act of applying as a means
the act of directing or referring something to a particular case
the act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense
Beantragen Beantragung
the act of requesting, claiming, petitioning something

application programming interface n
Programmierschnittstelle
set of routines, protocols and tools

applied /əˈplaɪd/ adj
angewandt
concerned with practical problems, rather that theoretical abstractions
put into practical use

applied mathematics n
angewandte Mathematik
area of mathematics

applique /əˈpliː.keɪ/ /ˌæ.plɪˈ.keɪ/ n
Applikation Applike
decorative design

apply /əˈplaɪ/ /ˈæp(ə)li/ v
gelten
to be relevant to a specified individual
anwenden benutzen verwenden
to put to use for a purpose
bewerben
to submit oneself as a candidate

appoint /əˈpɔɪnt/ v
ernennen bestimmen berufen benennen
bestimmen festlegen
to fix (the time and place of)
festlegen festsetzen
to fix with power or firmness
ausrüsten ausstatten
to furnish with everything necessary

appointment /əˈpɔɪnt.mɛnt/ /əˈpɔɪnt.mɪnt/ n
Ernennung Berufung
act of appointing; designation of a person to hold an office
Verabredung Termin
arrangement for a meeting; an engagement

apportionment n
Verteilung
(US) The allocation of direct taxation according to the population of the various states
Aufteilung Betragserteilung Umlage Umlegung
The act of apportioning or the state of being apportioned

apposite /əˈpɒzɪt/ /ˈa.pə.zɪt/ /ˈæ.p.əzɪt/ adj
passend
appropriate, relevant, well-suited

apposition n
Apposition
biology: growth of successive layers of cell wall
Apposition Beisatz
grammatical construction

appraisable adj
bewertbar
capable of being appraised

appraisal /əˈpɹeɪzəl/ n
Einschätzung Taxierung
judgement

appraise /əˈpɹeɪz/ v
taxieren einschätzen
determine value or worth
auswerten bewerten schätzen
to estimate; to conjecture

appreciable /əˈpɹiːʃəbl/ adj
schätzbar
large enough to be estimated; considerable

appreciate /əˈpɹiː.ʃi.eɪt/ v
begreifen verstehen
to be aware of
zu schätzen wissen
to be grateful for something
to view as valuable
im Wert steigen
to increase in value

appreciation /əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
Anerkennung Dankbarkeit Wertschätzung Würdigung einschätzung
A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence
Wertzunahme
A rise in value;—opposed to depreciation
Beurteilung Wertschätzung Würdigung
Accurate perception; true estimation; as, an appreciation of the difficulties before us; an appreciation of colors

apprehend /æ.pɹiˈhɛnd/ v
festnehmen
to arrest; to apprehend a criminal
fangen
to take or seize; to take hold of
begreifen
to understand; to recognize

apprehension /æp.ɹiˈhɛn.ʃən/ /æp.ɹɪˈhɛn.ʃən/ n
Auffassung Begreifen Erfassung Verstehen
act of grasping with the intellect
Festnahme
arrest
Befürchtung Besorgnis Angst Bangigkeit Bedenklichkeit Besorgtheit
distrust or fear at the prospect of future evil
Verstand Auffassungsgabe Auffassungskraft Fassungsgabe Fassungskraft Verständnis
faculty by which ideas are conceived
Ansicht Meinung Ahnung Auffassung Begriff Idee
opinion
Anfassen Ergreifen Fassen Greifen Nehmen
seizure

apprehensive adj
besorgt
anticipating something with anxiety or fear

apprentice /əˈpɹɛntɪs/ n
Lehrling Lehrtochter
historical: one who is bound to serve a tradesperson with a view to learn his art or trade
Lehrling Auszubildende Azubi Auszubildender
trainee, especially in a skilled trade

apprenticeship n
Lehre Lehrzeit
condition of, or the time served by, an apprentice
Lehre Ausbildung
system by which a person learning a craft or trade is instructed

apprise /əˈpɹaɪ̯z/ v
benachrichtigen in Kenntnis setzen
to notify

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ n
Ansatz
a manner in which a problem is solved or policy is made
Annäherung
an access, or opportunity of drawing near
the act of drawing near
a stroke whose object is to land the ball on the putting green
Anflug
the way a plane comes in to land at an airport

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ v
nähern annähern
To come near to in place, time, or character
nähern
To draw near, in a figurative sense
To take approaches to
to come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer

approachable adj
zugänglich
easy to talk to

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.ɪt/ adj
zugewiesen
obsolete: set apart for a particular use or person
angemessen passend angebracht
peculiar, suitable, fit, proper

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.ɪt/ v
aneignen
Law: To annex
To take to oneself in exclusion of others
anpassen
To make suitable
zuweisen
To set apart for

appropriateness n
Angemessenheit
the quality or condition of being appropriate

approval /əˈpɹuvəl/ /əˈpɹuːvəl/ n
Zustimmung
acceptance
Billigung Genehmigung
permission

approve /əˈpɹuːv/ v
gutheißen bewilligen
To make or show to be worthy of approbation or acceptance
gutheißen
To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; as, to approve the decision of a court-martial

approximant /əˈpɹɑksɪmənt/ /ʌpɹɔkˈsɪmənt/ n
Approximant Näherungslaut
consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract

approximate /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət/ adj
annähernd circa ungefähr zirka
Approaching; proximate; nearly resembling
ungefähr annähernd circa zirka
Near correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate;

approximate /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət/ v
annähern
to carry or advance near; to cause to approach
annähern annähernd erreichen
to come near to; to approach

approximately /əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət.li/ /əˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət.li/ adv
ungefähr etwa mehr oder weniger
imprecise but close to in quantity or amount

appurtenance n
Zubehör
(law) minor property that passes with the main property
Ausrüstung Rüstzeug
equipment for some specific task

apraxia /əˈpɹæksɪə/ n
Apraxie Bewegungsstörung
disorder of motor planning

apricot /æepɹɪˈkɒt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ adj
apricot aprikosenfarben
colour

apricot /æepɹɪˈkɒt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ n
Aprikose Marille
fruit
Aprikose Aprikosenbaum Marille
tree

apriorism n
Apriorismus
the idea that some knowledge of the physical world can be derived logically

apron /ˈeɪ.pɹən/ n
Schürze
clothing
Fußsack
on a horse carriage
Vorfeld
the paved area of an airport

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ adv
apropos
by the way
timely, at a good time

aprosdoketon /əˌpɹɑs.dəˈkiˌtɑn/ /ˌæp.ɹəsˈdɑ.kɪˌtɑn/ n
Aprosdoketon
figure of speech

apsara n
Apsará
a female spirit of the clouds and waters

apse /æps/ n
Apsis
semicircular projection from a building

apsis /ˈæpsɪs/ n
Apsis
astronomy: point in elliptical orbit
architecture: apse

apt /æpt/ adj
passend geeignet
fit or fitted; suited; suitable; appropriate
geneigt
having an habitual tendency; habitually liable or likely; disposed towards

aptitude /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/ n
Begabung
natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill
Eignung
the condition of being suitable

aptness /ˈæptnəs/ n
Eignung
the quality of being apt or suitable

apéritif /ɑːˌpɛɹɪˈtiːf/ n
Aperitif
alcoholic drink served before a meal as an appetiser

aqua regia /ˈɑː.kwə ˈɹeɪ.ɡi.ə/ n
Königswasser
mixture of acids

aquaculture n
Aquakultur
the cultivation of the aquatic produce

aqualung n
Aqualunge
diving equipment

aquamarine /ˌæ.kwə.məˈɹiːn/ adj
aquamarin aquamarinblau
Of a bluish-green color

aquamarine /ˌæ.kwə.məˈɹiːn/ n
Aquamarin
type of beryl

aquapark n
Aquapark
an amusement park with waterplay areas

aquaphobia n
Aquaphobie Wasserangst
fear of water

aquaplaning n
Aquaplaning Wasserglätte

aquaponics /(ˌ)ækwəˈpɒnɪks/ /ˌɑkwəˈpɑnɪks/ n
Aquaponik
system that combines aquaculture with hydroponics

aquarist n
Aquarist Aquarianer Aquarianerin Aquarienliebhaber Aquarienliebhaberin Aquaristin
a person who maintains an aquarium

aquarium n
Aquarium
tank for keeping fish
public place where live fish are exhibited

aquatic /ɘˈkwɔ.tɘk/ /əˈkwɑ.tɪk/ /əˈkwɒ.tɪk/ adj
Wasser aquatisch
relating to water; living in or near water, taking place in water

aquatic warbler n
Seggenrohrsänger
Acrocephalus paludicola

aquatics n
Wassersport
sport involving water

aquatint n
Aquatinta Tuschätzung
form of etching with acid on a plate

aqueduct /ˈæk.wəˌdʌkt/ /ˈæk.wɪˌdʌkt/ /ˈɑk.wəˌdʌkt/ n
Aquädukt
an artificial channel conveying water
a structure carrying water

aqueous /ˈæ.kwi.əs/ adj
wässrig
consisting mainly of water

aquifer /ˈɑkwɪfɝ/ n
Aquifer Grundwasserleiter
an underground layer of water-bearing porous stone, earth, or gravel

aquiline /ˈæk.wɪ.laɪn/ adj
Adler- adlerhaft
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of eagles

aquiline nose n
Adlernase Hakennase Höckernase Römernase
human nose with a hooked, bent shape

arabesque /ˌæɹ.əˈbɛsk/ n
Arabeske
ornamental design used in Islamic Art
(music) ornate composition

arable /ˈæɹəbl̩/ adj
bebaubar
suitable for cultivation

arachidonic acid n
Arachidonsäure
long chain fatty acid precursor to prostaglandins

arachnid /əˈɹæknɪd/ n
Spinnentier Arachnide
eight-legged creature

arachnology n
Arachnologie
study of the Arachnida

arachnomancy n
Arachnomantik

arachnophobia /æˌɹæk.nəˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ n
Arachnophobie Spinnenangst
an abnormal or irrational fear of spiders

arad n
Arate
nomadic herder

aragonite n
Aragonit
saline evaporate

arak n
Anisschnaps Arak Ouzo Raki
a Middle Eastern aniseed-flavoured alcoholic drink

arancino /ˌæɹənˈtʃiːnəʊ/ /ˌɑɹənˈtʃinoʊ/ n
Arancini Aranzini
baked stuffed rice ball from Sicily

araneomorph funnel-web spider n
Trichterspinne
any spider of the family Agelenidae

arbalest n
Arbalest
late form of medieval crossbow

arbiter /ˈɑːbɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑːr.bə.tɜː/ n
Vermittler Schiedsmann Schlichter Schiedsfrau Schiedsrichter
a person appointed, or chosen, by parties to determine a controversy between them
Gebieter Herr Lenker Richter
judge without control

arbitrarily adv
beliebig willkürlich
in an arbitrary manner

arbitrariness n
Willkür Willkürlichkeit
the state of being arbitrary

arbitrary /ˈɑɹ.bɪ.tɹɛ(ə).ɹi/ /ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹə.ɹi/ adj
beliebig frei wählbar
(mathematics)
willkürlich Ermessens- frei in freiem Ermessen nach Ermessen
based on individual discretion or judgment
beliebig willkürlich erratisch
chosen at random
arbiträr willkürlich launenhaft eigenwillig launisch unbegründet
determined by impulse
Willkür- eigenmächtig rücksichtslos tyrannisch willkürlich
unrestrained by law; tyrannical

arbitration /ˌɑɹ.bɪˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɑː.bɪˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
Schiedsspruch
the act or process of arbitrating

arbor n
Allee Baumgruppe Gehölz Hag Hain Tannicht
a grove of trees
Laube Gartenlaube
a shady place for sitting
Dorn Schaft Spindel
axis or shaft on a lathe
Aufsteckhalter Balken Halter Holm Stahlhalter
bar for supporting cutting tools
Achse Spindel Welle
spindle of a wheel

arborescent /ɑːbəˈɹɛsənt/ /ɑːɹbəˈɹɛsənt/ adj
baumartig baumähnlich
like a tree

arboretum /ɑː(ɹ)bəˈɹiːtəm/ n
Arboretum Baumgarten
place of many varieties of tree

arc /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ n
Bogen Kurve
curve
Lichtbogen
electric discharge
Bogen Arkus Kreisbogen Kreissegment
geometry: part of a curve

arcade /ɑɹˈkeɪd/ /ɑːˈkeɪd/ n
Laube
covered passage, usually with shops on both sides
Spielhalle Spielothek
establishment running coin-operated games
Arkade
row of arches

arcane /ɑɹˈkeɪn/ adj
geheim geheimnisvoll obskur
understood by only a few; obscure

arccosine n
Arkuskosinus
inverse of the cosine function

arch /ɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ɑɹ˞k/ /ɑːt͡ʃ/ n
Bogen
architectural element
inverted U shape
arrangement of trapezoidal stones

arch bridge n
Bogenbrücke
bridge with abutments at each end shaped as an arch

arch- /ɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ prefix
erz-
chief, highest, most extreme

archabbey n
Erzabtei
abbey which is the seat of an archabbot

archabbot n
Erzabt
the title of the general superior in certain Catholic congretations

archaeolinguistics /ˌɑɹki.ə.lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪks/ n
Archäolinguistik
study of the distant human past using archaeological and linguistic evidence together

archaeological adj
archäologisch
relating to the science or research of archaeology

archaeologist n
Archäologe Archäologin
someone who studies or practises archaeology

archaeology /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.dʒi/ /ˌɑː(ɹ).kiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/ n
Archäologie Altertumskunde
scientific study of past remains

archaeon n
Archaeen Archaeon
microorganism

archaic /ɑɹ.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ /ɑː.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ adj
archaisch veraltet
old-fashioned or antiquated

archaism /ˈɑː(ɹ)keɪˌɪzəm/ n
Archaismus
archaic word, language

archangel /ˈɑː(ɹ)kˌeɪn.dʒəl/ n
Erzengel
angel who leads other angels

archbishop /ɑɹtʃ.bɪʃ.əp/ /ɑː(ɹ)tʃ.bɪʃ.əp/ n
Erzbischof
senior bishop

archbishopric n
Erzbistum
jurisdiction of an archbishop

archchancellor /ˈɑɹtʃˈtʃænsəlɚ/ /ˈɑːtʃˈtʃɑːnsələ/ n
Erzkanzler
chief chancellor

archconservative adj
erzkonservativ
extremely conservative

archdeacon n
Archidiakon
administrative official in a diocese

archdeaconry n
Archidiakonat
the office of an archdeacon, or the term of that office
the residence or territorial jurisdiction of an archdeacon

archdeaconship n
Archidiakonat

archdiocese /ˌɑɹtʃˈdaɪəsɪs/ /ˌɑːtʃˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ n
Erzdiözese Erzbistum
area administered by an archbishop

archdruid n
Erzdruide
chief druid

archduchess n
Erzherzogin
daughter or granddaughter of the Emperor of Austria-Hungary

archduchy n
Erzherzogtum
territory of an archduke

archduke n
Erzherzog
rank

archenemy n
Erzfeind
a principal enemy

archeopteryx /ɑɹkiˈɒptəɹɪks/ /ɑːkiːˈɒptəɹɪks/ n
Archaeopteryx Archäopteryx Urvogel
ancient bird

archer /ˈɑɹtʃɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).tʃə(ɹ)/ n
Bogenschütze
one who shoots an arrow from a bow or a bolt from a crossbow

archeress /ˈɑːtʃəɹɪs/ n
Bogenschützin
a female archer

archerfish n
Schützenfisch
fish in the family Toxotidae

archery /ɑɹtʃəɹiː/ n
Bogenschießen
the practice

archetypal adj
archetypisch
Of or pertaining to an archetype

archetype /ˈɑɹkɪtaɪp/ /ˈɑːkɪtaɪp/ n
Archetyp Archetypus
Jungian psychology: universal pattern of thought
Archetyp Urbild Prototyp
original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned

archiater /ˈɑɹkiˌeɪtɚ/ /ˈɑːkiˌeɪtə/ n
Archiater Leibarzt
the chief physician of a prince or city

archiepiscopal adj
erzbischöflich
of or relating to an archbishop or an archbishopric

archimandrite /ˌɑːkɪˈmændɹaɪt/ n
Archimandrit
The superior of a large monastery, or group of monasteries, in the Orthodox Church

archipelago /ɑːkɪˈpɛləɡəʊ/ /ˌɑɹkɪˈpɛləˌɡoʊ/ n
Archipel Inselgruppe Inselansammlung Inselhaufen
group of islands

architect /ˈɑɹkɪtɛkt/ /ˈɑːkɪtɛkt/ n
Architekt Architektin
designer of buildings

architectural /ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛktʃəɹəl/ adj
architektonisch
pertaining to architecture

architectural pattern n
Architekturmuster

architecture /ˈɑɹkɪtɛktʃɚ/ /ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ n
Architektur Baustil
art and science of designing buildings and other structures

archive /ˈɑɹkaɪv/ /ˈɑːkaɪv/ n
Archiv
place for storing earlier material

archive /ˈɑɹkaɪv/ /ˈɑːkaɪv/ v
archivieren
to archive

archivist /ˈɑː(ɹ)kəvɪst/ n
Archivar Archivarin
one who creates, maintains or controls archives

archly adv
schlau verschmitzt
in an arch manner

archon /ˈɑː(ɹ)kən/ n
Archon
chief magistrate

archpriest n
Erzpriester
religious title/rank

archrival n
Erzrivale Erzrivalin
chief rival

archway n
Arkade Bogen Torbogen
passageway covered by an arch

arcology n
Arkologie
urban development theory involving efficient use of space and resources

arcsine n
Arkussinus
inverse of sine

arctangent n
Arcustangens
inverse of tangent function

arctic fox n
Polarfuchs
Vulpes lagopus

arctic hare n
Polarhase
Lepus arcticus

arctic raspberry n
Aakerbeere Allackerbeere
Rubus arcticus

arctic tern n
Küstenseeschwalbe
Sterna paradisaea

arcuate fasciculus /ˈɑːkjuːət fəˈsɪkjʊləs/ n
Fasciculus arcuatus Bogenbündel
bundle of axons

ard /ɑɹd/ /ɑːd/ n
Hakenpflug
simple plough

ardent /ˈɑɹdənt/ /ˈɑːdənt/ adj
feurig
full or ardour

ardor /ˈɑːdə/ /ˈɑːɹdəɹ/ n
Begeisterung Feuereifer Hitze Überschwang
great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion

arduous /ˈɑːdjuːəs/ /ˈɑːɹd͡ʒuəs/ adj
steil
hard to climb
anstrengend mühsam beschwerlich erschöpfend
needing or using up much energy

are /aʊɚ/ /ɐː(ɹ)/ /ɑɹ/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ɘ(ɹ)/ /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ɛə(ɹ)/ n
Ar
unit of area

are /aʊɚ/ /ɐː(ɹ)/ /ɑɹ/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ɘ(ɹ)/ /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ɛə(ɹ)/ /ɛə/ /ɛəɹ/ v
sind
first-person plural simple present indicative form of be
third-person plural simple present indicative form of be
seid sind
second-person plural simple present indicative form of be
bist sind
second-person singular (informal) simple present indicative form of be

are you OK /ɑɹ juː oʊˈkeɪ/ /ɑː juː əʊˈkeɪ/ phraseologicalUnit
bist du in Ordnung? geht es dir gut? seid ihr in Ordnung? sind Sie in Ordnung?
are you OK?

are you allergic to any medications phraseologicalUnit
haben Sie Allergien gegen irgendwelche Medikamente?
are you allergic to any medications?

are you married phraseologicalUnit
bist du verheiratet? sind Sie verheiratet?
are you married?

are you religious phraseologicalUnit
bist du gläubig? sind Sie gläubig?
are you religious?

are you single phraseologicalUnit
bist du ledig? sind Sie ledig?
are you single?

are you taking any medications phraseologicalUnit
nehmen Sie irgendwelche Medikamente?
are you taking any medications?

are your ears burning phraseologicalUnit
wenn man vom Teufel spricht
asked of somebody who was not present but was the topic of discussion

area /ˈæɹ.i.ə/ /ˈɛə̯ɹɪə̯/ n
Areal Bereich
Flächeinhalt Oberfläche
maths: measure of extent of a surface
Gebiet
particular geographic region

area code n
Telefonvorwahl Vorwahl
prefix appended to a telephone number indicating the geographical area

areligious adj
areligiös

arena /əˈɹiːnə/ n
Bühne
a realm in which important events unfold
Arena
an enclosed area, often outdoor
the sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre
the building housing such an area

arene n
Aren
monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

areography n
Areografie
study of Mars' geographical features

areoid n
Marsoid

areola /əˈɹi.ə.lə/ n
Warzenhof
circle around the nipple

areology n
Areologie
the observation and study of the planet Mars

aretalogy n
Aretalogie
biography in which a deity's attributes are listed in the first person

aretological adj
aretologisch

aretology n
Aretologie Tugendlehre
part of moral philosophy that deals with virtue

argali n
Argali Riesenwildschaf
Ovis ammon

argan n
Arganbaum Arganie
tree

argent /ˈɑɹdʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ adj
silbern
of white or silver tincture on a coat of arms

argent /ˈɑɹdʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ n
Silber
silver or metal tincture

argentometry n
Argentometrie
method of analytical chemistry involving titration with silver nitrate

argh /ɑɹː/ interjection
ohh
expression of annoyance

argillaceous /ɑːdʒɪlˈeɪʃəs/ adj
tonartig
pertaining to clay

arginase n
Arginase
an enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of arginine

arginine /ˈɑɹɡɪniːn/ n
Arginin
an amino acid

argon /ˈɑːɹɡɒn/ n
Argon
a chemical element

argon fluorohydride n
Argonfluorohydrid Argonhydrogenfluorid
chemical compound

argot /ˈɑɹɡoʊ/ /ˈɑːɡəʊ/ n
Rotwelsch Argot
secret language of thieves, tramps and vagabonds

arguable /ˈɑɹɡjuəbl/ /ˈɑːɡjuəbl/ adj
bestreitbar
defensible in an argument

arguably adv
vertretbarerweise wohl
as can be supported or proven

argue /ˈɑɹ.ɡju/ /ˈɑː.ɡjuː/ v
diskutieren
intransitive: to debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints
streiten
to have an argument, a quarrel
argumentieren
transitive: present a viewpoint

argument /ˈɑɹɡjumənt/ /ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ n
Argument
fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason
variable that is being passed to a function
Argument Funktionsargument x-Wert
independent variable
Argumentation
process of reasoning
Thema
subject or matter
Streit Diskussion Streitgespräch
verbal dispute; a quarrel

argumentative /ˌɑː(r)ɡjʊˈmɛntətɪv/ adj
argumentativ streitlustig
prone to argue or dispute

argumentum ad hominem n
Ad-hominem-Argument Argumentum ad hominem argumentum ad hominem

argyle /ˈɑː.ɡaɪl/ /ˈɑ˞.ɡaɪl/ n
Argyle-Muster
pattern

aria /ˈɑː.ɹɪə/ n
Arie
type of musical piece

arid /ˈæ.ɹɪd/ /ˈɛə.ɹɪd/ adj
arid
very dry

aril n
Arillus Samenmantel
meat surrounding seed

arise /əˈɹaɪz/ v
entstehen
start to exist, originate

arista n
Granne Ähre
one of the fibrils found on grains or fishes

aristocracy /ˌæ.ɹɪˈstɒk.ɹə.si/ /ˌɛɹ.ɪˈstɑk.ɹə.si/ n
Aristokratie
the nobility or the hereditary ruling class
class of people considered superior to others
government by such a class

aristocrat /əˈɹɪstəkɹæt/ /ˈæɹɪstəˌkɹæt/ n
Aristokrat
one of the aristocracy

aristocratic /ˌæɹɪstəˈkɹætɪk/ adj
adlig aristokratisch blaublütig
of or pertaining to an aristocracy
aristokratisch edel vornehm
partaking of aristocracy; befitting aristocracy

arithmetic /æɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/ /əˈɹɪθmətɪk/ adj
arithmetisch
computed solely using addition
arithmetical

arithmetic /æɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/ /əˈɹɪθmətɪk/ n
Arithmetik Rechenkunst Rechenkunde
mathematics of numbers, etc.

arithmetic mean n
arithmetisches Mittel
measure of central tendency

arithmetic progression n
arithmetische Progression arithmetische Reihe
sequence

arithmetically adv
arithmetisch
In an arithmetic / arithmetical manner

arithmomania n
Arithmomanie
disorder

arity /ˈæɹɪti/ n
Stelligkeit
number of arguments

ark /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ n
Arche
Noah's ship
consecrated container

ark clam n
Archenmuschel
edible saltwater clam

arm /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ n
Arm
upper appendage from shoulder to wrist
part of a chromosome
part of object
Waffe Bewaffnung Rüstung
weapon

arm /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ v
bewaffnen rüsten
to supply with armour or weapons

arm in arm adv
Arm in Arm untergehakt
arms linked

arm to the teeth v
bis an die Zähne bewaffnet sein
to equip with weapons

arm wrestling /ˈɑɹm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ /ˈɑːm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ n
Armdrücken
a sport

arm-wrestle v
armdrücken
to compete in an arm-wrestle

arm-wrestler n
Armdrücker Armdrückerin
someone who arm-wrestles

armada /ɑːɹˈmɑːdə/ /ɑːˈmɑːdə/ n
Armada
a fleet of warships

armadillo /ɑɹməˈdɪloʊ/ /ɑːməˈdɪləʊ/ n
Gürteltier Armadill
burrowing mammal covered with bony, jointed, protective plates

armament n
Ausrüstung Rüstung
all small arms collectively
Kriegsstärke
body of forces equipped for war

armature n
Anker
the rotating part of an electric motor or dynamo

armband n
Armbinde Trauerflor
A band worn around the arm
Schwimmflügel
An inflatable band worn round the arms to keep afloat in water

armchair /ˈɑɹmtʃɛɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/ adj
küchen-
unqualified or uninformed

armchair /ˈɑɹmtʃɛɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/ n
Fauteuil Sessel Lehnstuhl Armsessel Polstersessel Polsterstuhl
a chair with supports for the arms or elbows

armed /ɑɹmd/ /ɑːmd/ /ˈɑːɹmɪd/ adj
bewaffnet
equipped, especially with a weapon

armed forces n
Streitkräfte
the military forces of a nation

armed robbery n
bewaffneter Raubüberfall
an instance of robbery where the participants are armed

armful /ˈɑː(r)mfʊl/ n
Armvoll
amount an arm or arms can hold

armillary sphere n
Armillarsphäre
instrument consisting of graduated metal circles

armistice /ˈɑɹmɪstɪs/ /ˈɑːmɪstɪs/ n
Waffenstillstand
formal agreement to end combat

armless adj
armlos
without arms

armlet /ˈɑːmlət/ n
Armbinde Armreif
A band that is worn on the arm that for ornamental or identification purposes

armor /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ n
Panzerung
natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body
Panzer Panzerkraftwagen Panzerung
other heavy mobile assault vehicle
Rüstung
protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces

armored adj
gepanzert
clad or equipped with arms or armor

armored personnel carrier n
Transportpanzer
armored vehicle for carrying infantry soldiers in combat

armorer n
Harnischmacher
someone who makes or repairs armor

armour /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ n
Panzerung
natural protection on an animal's body
Panzer Panzerkraftwagen Panzerung
other heavy mobile assault vehicle
Rüstung
protective layer over a body, vehicle etc.

armour /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ v
panzern
to equip with armour

armoured adj
gepanzert
Equipped with armoured vehicles

armoured car n
Panzerwagen
automobile equipped with armour

armoured train n
Panzerzug
railway train protected with armour

armoured truck n
Geldtransporter
truck used to transfer valuables

armoury n
Rüstkammer
place where arms are kept, an arsenal

armpit /ˈɑɹmˌpɪt/ n
Achselhöhle
cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder
Drecksloch
somewhere or something foul

armrest n
Armlehne
part of a seat

arms control n
Rüstungskontrolle
restrictions of weapons, especially weapons of mass destruction

arms race n
Wettrüsten Rüstungswettlauf
a competition for military supremacy

army /ˈɑɹ.mi/ /ˈɑː.miː/ n
Heeresamt Armee
government agency in charge of a state's army
Heer Landstreitkräfte Armee
military force concerned mainly with ground operations

army ant n
Legionärsameise
tropical nomadic ant

arni n
Arni
the wild water buffalo, Bubalis arnee

arnica n
Arnika
plants of genus Arnica

aroma /əˈɹoʊmə/ /əˈɹəʊmə/ n
Aroma Duft
a pleasant smell

aromantic /ˌeɪ.ɹəʊˈman.tɪk/ adj
aromantisch

aromatherapy n
Aromatherapie
type of therapy

aromatic /æ.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
aromatisch duftend würzig
fragrant or spicy
aromatisch
in organic chemistry

aromaticity n
Aromatizität
organic chemistry: property of having at least one conjugated ring

aromatize v
aromatisieren
to make aromatic

around /əˈɹaʊnd/ /əˈɹæwnd/ preposition
um
defining a circle or closed curve containing
ungefähr etwa
near

around the clock
rund um die Uhr
all the time

arousal /əˈɹaʊzəl/ n
Aufwachen Aufweckung Erwachen Wachwerden
arousal from sleep or hibernation
Erregung
sexual arousal
Erregtheit Erregung Erregtsein
the act of arousing or the state of being aroused

arouse /əˈɹaʊz/ v
aufwecken aus dem Schlaf holen erwecken wachkriegen wachmachen wachrütteln
to awaken
erregen aufreizen reizen
to sexually stimulate
erregen anregen aufreizen auslösen entfachen erzeugen
to stimulate feelings

arpeggio /ɑɹˈpɛ.dʒi.oʊ/ n
Arpeggio
notes of a chord played individually

arracacha n
Arakacha
Arracacia xanthorrhiza, a South American root vegetable

arrack n
Arrak
name

arraign /əˈɹeɪn/ v
anklagen vor Gericht bringen
charge someone in a court of law

arraignment n
Anklage Anklageverlesung
charging of a defendant

arrange /əˈɹeɪndʒ/ v
einrichten
music: to adapt an existing composition for presentation
ordnen
to put in order
arrangieren ordnen aufstellen systematisieren
to set up, organise

arranged marriage n
arrangierte Ehe
marriage planned by someone else

arrangement /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/ n
Anordnung
act of arranging

array /əˈɹeɪ/ n
Tabelle Datenfeld Feld Matrix Reihe Spalte
any of various data structures
Bekleidung Tracht
clothing/ornamentation
Arrangement Feld Übersicht
collection laid out
Anzahl Feld Fülle Reihe Zahl
large collection

array /əˈɹeɪ/ v
schmücken
to clothe, ornament

arrear /əˈɹɪə/ n
Rückstand Zahlungsrückstand
unpaid debt

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ n
Verhaftung Festnahme
act of arresting a criminal, suspect etc
Arrest
confinement, as after an arrest

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ v
arretieren
to stop (a process etc.)
festnehmen verhaften arrestieren
to take into legal custody

arrest warrant n
Haftbefehl
document authorizing an arrest

arrhythmia /eɪˈɹɪðmɪə/ n
Arrhythmie Herzrhythmusstörung
irregular heartbeat

arrival /əˈɹaɪ.vəl/ n
Ankunft Eintreffen
act of arriving or something that has arrived

arrive /əˈɹaɪv/ v
ankommen eintreffen einlangen einlaufen
to get to a certain place
schaffen
to obtain a level of success or fame
ankommen kommen gelangen erreichen
to reach

arrogance /ˈæɹ.ə.ɡəns/ n
Arroganz Überheblichkeit Dünkel Hochmut
act or habit of arrogating, or making undue claims in an overbearing manner

arrogant /ˈæɹəɡənt/ adj
arrogant eingebildet hochmütig
having excessive pride

arrogation n
Anmaßung
the unjust assumption of rights or privilege

arrondissement n
Arrondissement
an administrative division

arrow /ˈæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈæɹ.əʊ/ n
Pfeil
projectile
symbol

arrow key n
Pfeiltaste
computer key marked with arrow and used to move the cursor

arrowhead n
Pfeilkraut
plant
Pfeilspitze
the pointed part of an arrow
symbol

arrowroot /ˈæɹoʊˌɹut/ /ˈæɹə(ʊ)ɹuːt/ n
Pfeilwurz
Maranta arundinacea
Arrowroot Pfeilwurzelmehl
starchy substance

arrowslit n
Schießscharte

arroyo /əˈɹɔɪ.oʊ/ /əˈɹɔɪ.əʊ/ n
Rivier
creek which only seasonally flows

arsehole n
Arschloch
inconsiderate or mean-spirited person
anus

arsenal /ˈɑː(ɹ)sənəl/ n
Arsenal Zeughaus Waffenkammer Waffenlager Waffenvorrat
military establishment

arsenate n
Arsenat
salt or ester of arsenic acid

arsenic /ɑɹˈsɛnɪk/ /ɑː(ɹ)ˈsɛnɪk/ /ˈɑɹsənɪk/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).sə.nɪk/ n
Arsen
chemical element

arsenic acid n
Arsensäure
H₃AsO₄

arsenide /ˈaɹsəˌnaɪd/ n
Arsenid
compound with arsenic in oxidation state -3

arson /ˈɑɹsən/ /ˈɑːsən/ n
Brandstiftung
crime of setting a fire

arsonist /ˈɑɹsənəst/ /ˈɑːsənɪst/ n
Brandstifter Brandstifterin
one who has committed the act of arson

art /ɑɹt/ /ɑːt/ n
Kunstwerk
artwork
Kunst
conscious production or arrangement
human effort
skillful creative activity
study
field or category of art
skill
aesthetic value
nonscientific branch of learning

art dealer n
Gemäldehändler Gemäldehändlerin Kunsthändler Kunsthändlerin
someone who buys and sells works of art

art for art's sake n
Kunst um der Kunst willen l'art pour l'art
art, slogan

art gallery n
Kunstgalerie
space where works of art are placed on display

art historian n
Kunsthistoriker Kunsthistorikerin
an expert in art history

art history n
Kunstgeschichte
study of the history of the visual arts

artel /ɑːˈtɛl/ n
Artel
Russian or Soviet craftsmen's collective

artemisia /ɑːtɪˈmɪzɪə/ n
Artemisia
plant of the genus Artemisia

arterial adj
arteriell
relating to an artery

arterial road n
Ausfallstraße Hauptverkehrsstraße
A major thoroughfare

arteriosclerosis /ˌɑɹˌtiɹioʊsklɚˈoʊsəs/ n
Arteriosklerose
hardening, narrowing or loss of elasticity in arteries or blood vessel

artery /ˈɑɹ.təɹɪ/ /ˈɑː.tə.ɹi/ n
Arterie Schlagader
blood vessel from the heart

artesian adj
artesisch
rising to the surface

artesian well n
artesischer Brunnen
borehole

artful /ˈɑːɹt.fəl/ adj
geschickt trickreich
dexterous, skillful

arthritic /ɑː(ɹ)θˈɹɪtɪk/ adj
arthritisch
affected by arthritis

arthritis /ɑː(ɹ)θˈɹaɪtɪs/ n
Arthritis Gelenkentzündung
inflammation of a joint

arthrology n
Antrologie
branch of anatomy dealing with the joints

arthropod n
Gliederfüßer Gliederfüßler
animal of Arthropoda

arthrosis n
Arthrose
any degenerative disease of a joint between bones

arthrotic adj
arthrotisch

artichoke /ˈɑɹ.tɪˌtʃəʊk/ /ˈɑː.tɪˌtʃəʊk/ n
Artischocke
vegetable

artichoke bottom n
Artischockenboden
edible fleshy receptacle at the bottom of an artichoke flower

article /ˈɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈɑːtɪkəl/ n
Artikel Geschlechtswort
member of a group or class
Artikel Geschlechtswort Begleiter
part of speech that specifies a noun
Element Subjekt
person
Paragraph Artikel
section of a legal document
Artikel Bericht Meldung
story, report, or opinion piece

article of faith n
Glaubensartikel
thing that is believed as a matter of faith

articulate /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/ /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/ adj
effektiv klar
clear, effective
redegewandt
speaking in a clear or effective manner

articulate /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/ /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/ v
betonen
music: to attack a note
ausdrücken
to explain
artikulieren
to speak clearly
to clarify

articulated bus n
Gelenkbus
articulated bus

articulated lorry n
Sattelzug
truck and trailer

articulation /ɑɹˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ɑːˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
Artikulation
clarity of speech

artifact /ˈɑɹtɪfækt/ /ˈɑːtɪfækt/ n
Artefakt
archaeological object
object made or shaped by human hand

artifice /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪfɪs/ n
Kunstgriff
A trick played out as an ingenious, but artful, ruse

artificial /ɑː(ɹ)təˈfɪʃəl/ adj
künstlich
man-made
false, misleading
affektiert unnatürlich
unnatural

artificial anus n
künstlicher Darmausgang
an artificial opening of the intestine

artificial intelligence n
künstliche Intelligenz
branch of computer science
intelligence exhibited by an artificial entity
quality of a machine

artificial life n
künstliches Leben
study of synthetic systems that behave like living organisms

artificial respiration n
künstliche Beatmung
manual or mechanical forcing of air into the lungs

artificial selection n
künstliche Auswahl künstliche Selektion
intervention by humans in the breeding of plants or animals

artificiality /ˌɑː(ɹ).tɪˌfɪʃ.iˈæl.ɪ.ti/ n
Gekünsteltheit Geschraubtheit Gezwungenheit Künstelei Künstlichkeit Unnatur
The quality of being artificial

artificially adv
künstlich
in an artificial manner

artillery /ɑɹˈtɪləɹi/ /ɑːˈtɪləɹi/ n
Artillerie Geschützwesen
army unit
Artillerie
weapon

artilleryman n
Artillerist
soldier enlisted in an artillery unit

artiodactyl /ˌɑːtɪəʊˈdaktɪl/ n
Paarhufer Paarzeher paarzehiges Huftier
any ungulate mammal with an even number of toes

artisan /ˈɑɹtɪzən/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzən/ n
Handwerker
skilled manual worker

artisanal /ɑːˈtɪzən(ə)l/ [ˈäɹtəzæn(ə)l] adj
handwerklich hergestellt
(of an item) made by artisans
handwerklich
involving skilled work that is not very mechanised
of or pertaining to artisans

artist /ˈɑɹ.tɪst/ /ˈɑːtɪst/ n
Künstler Künstlerin
person who creates art
person who creates art as an occupation
skilled person

artistic /ɑɹˈtɪstɪk/ /ɑːˈtɪstɪk/ adv
kunstvoll künstlerisch
aesthetically pleasing
künstlerisch gestalterisch
having creative skill
künstlerisch kunstvoll
relating to art or artists

artistic licence n
künstlerische Freiheit
any departure from fact or convention by an artist

artistically adv
künstlerisch
In an artistic manner

artwork /ˈɑɹtˌwɝk/ /ˈɑːtˌwɜːk/ n
Kunstwerk
piece of creative work

arugula /əˈɹuɡələ/ n
Rauke Rucola
herb

arum /ɛ(ə)ɹəm/ n
Aronstab
flower or plant in the genus Arum

arum lily n
Calla

aryballos n
Aryballos
small flask used, in Ancient Greece, to contain perfume or oil

arête /əˈɹɛt/ n
Grat
a thin ridge of rock

as /æz/ /əz/ adv
so ... wie
to such an extent or degree

as /æz/ /əz/ conjunction
wie
als
at the same instant that
varying through time to the same proportion that
während
at the same time that
da weil
considering that, because
wie so wie
in the same way that

as /æz/ /əz/ /ˈeɪz/ n
As
Roman coin

as /æz/ /əz/ /ˈæs/ preposition
als wie
In the role of
so ... wie
Introducing a basis of comparison

as a matter of fact
eigentlich tatsächlich in Wirklichkeit
actually

as a result conjunction
infolge infolgedessen
consequently

as a rule adv
in der Regel gewöhnlich normalerweise
in general; most often

as far as adv
soweit
in the scope of

as far as one knows adv
soviel ich weiß soweit ich weiß
to the best of my knowledge

as follows adv
wie folgt folgendermaßen so
in the manner described hereafter

as for preposition
was ... angeht was ... betrifft
regarding; about

as good as adv
so gut wie
almost completely

as good as it gets phraseologicalUnit
so gut es nur geht
the best available

as if conjunction
als als ob als wenn
as though
als ob als
in mimicry of

as if interjection
als ob ja klar von wegen
interjection

as in adv
als im Sinne von wie
in the sense of

as is /æzˈɪz/ adj
wie es ist wie es war
(of an object) in its present state or condition

as it were adv
gewissermaßen gleichsam sozusagen
to indicate a word or statement is not exact

as long as conjunction
solange unter der Voraussetzung, dass wenn
if, assuming
solange während
while

as much adv
ebenso
in a similar manner

as much as possible adv
möglichst viel so viel wie möglich
as much as is possible

as opposed to preposition
im Gegensatz zu im Unterschied zu
in contrast to

as per /æz pɜː/ preposition
laut

as regards preposition
betreffend bezüglich in Bezug auf
regarding

as soon as conjunction
sobald sowie
immediately after

as soon as possible adv
so bald wie möglich baldigst baldmöglichst schnellstmöglich so schnell wie möglich
as soon as is possible

as such
deshalb deswegen

as the crow flies adv
Luftlinie
in a straight line

as though /əzˈðəʊ/ conjunction
als ob als wenn
as to suggest that

as usual adv
wie gewöhnlich wie üblich
as is usually the case

as well adv
auch sowie
in addition, also
genauso gut
to the same effect

as well as conjunction
sowie
and in addition

as yet adv
bis jetzt bisher
up to the present

as you know adv
wie Sie wissen
as you know

as you make your bed, so you must lie in it proverb
wie man sich bettet, so liegt man wie man sich bettet, so schläft man
you shall carry the burden of your poor preparation

as you sow, so shall you reap proverb
man erntet was man sät
consequences of actions are in proportion to intentions

as you were interjection
Kommando zurück weitermachen
return to most recent command

as you wish interjection
wie Sie es wünschen
as you wish

asafoetida /ˌæsəˈfɛtɪdə/ n
Asant Teufelsdreck
resinous gum from wild fennel

asana /ˈɑːsənə/ n
Asana
a body position, typically associated with the practice of yoga

asarabacca n
Haselwurz
Asarum europaeum

asbestos /æs.ˈbɛs.tɒs/ n
Asbest
any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate

asbestosis /ˈæs.bɛsˌtəʊ.sɪs/ n
Asbestose
lung disease caused by exposure to asbestos

ascend /əˈsɛnd/ v
steigen aufsteigen
to fly, to soar

ascendancy n
Aufstieg
period or process of ascent
Einfluss Vorherrschaft Vormacht Vormachtstellung Überlegenheit
supremacy; superiority; dominant control

ascendant n
Vorfahr
An ancestor

ascension n
Aufsteigen Aufstieg
the act of ascending

ascent /əˈsɛnt/ n
Anstieg Steigung
degree of elevation of an object, or the angle it makes with a horizontal line
Anhöhe
eminence, hill, or high place
Aufstieg
way or means by which one ascends

ascertain /ˌæsəˈteɪn/ /ˌæsɚˈteɪn/ v
feststellen
find out; discover or establish

ascertainable /ˌæsəˈteɪnəbl̩/ /ˌæsɚˈteɪnəbl̩/ adj
ermittelbar
able to be ascertained

ascesis /əˈsisɪs/ /əˈsiːsɪs/ /əˈskiːsɪs/ n
Askese
(rigorous) self-discipline

ascetic /əˈsɛ.tɪk/ adj
asketisch
related to ascetics

ascetic /əˈsɛ.tɪk/ n
Asket Asketin
devotee to the practice of self-denial

asceticism /əˈsɛt.əˌsɪz.əm/ n
Askese
the principles and practices of an ascetic

ascites n
Aszites
symptom

ascomycete n
Schlauchpilz
fungus of the phylum Ascomycota

ascorbic acid n
Ascorbinsäure Askorbinsäure
the white crystalline organic compound, C₆H₈O₆

ascribe /əˈskɹaɪb/ v
zuschreiben
attribute a book, etc

ascriptive adj
askriptiv

ascus n
Ascus
a sac-shaped cell present in ascomycete fungi

aseismic adj
aseismisch
seismically inactive
that does not produce any seismic shock

aseptic /əˈsɛptɪk/ adj
aseptisch
free of microbes

asexual /eɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
geschlechtslos
having no distinct sex
asexuell
having no interest in sex

asexuality n
Geschlechtslosigkeit
Asexualität
state of not experiencing sexual attraction

ash /ˈæʃ/ n
Asche
solid remains of a fire
Eschenholz Esche
wood

ash /ˈæʃ/ v
abaschen aschen
to hit the end off of a burning cigar or cigarette
veraschen
to reduce to a residue of ash

ash blond adj
aschblond
very pale blond

ash blond n
Aschblonde Aschblonder Aschblondhaarige Aschblondhaariger Aschblondin Aschblondine
a person with grey blonde hair
Aschblond
grey pale blond

ash bread n
Aschenbrot
bread baked in ashes

ash cake n
Aschenkuchen
cake (bread) baked in ashes

ash tree n
Esche
Fraxinus tree

ashamed /əˈʃeɪmd/ adj
beschämt
feeling shame or guilt

ashen /ˈæʃ.ɪn/ adj
eschen
made of ash-wood

ashlar /ˈæʃlə/ /ˈæʃlɚ/ n
Werkstein Quaderstein
masonry making use of such blocks

ashram n
Aschram
a secluded religious hermitage inhabited by gurus

ashtray /ˈæʃtɹeɪ/ n
Aschenbecher
receptacle for ashes

ashy /ˈæʃi/ adj
aschfahl
having the color of ashes

ashy minivet n
Graumennigvogel
Pericrocotus divaricatus

ashy tit n
Akazien-Rußmeise Akazienmeise Akazienrußmeise Aschenmeise
Melaniparus cinerascens

aside /əˈsaɪd/ adv
beiseite
to or on one side

asinine /ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/ adj
dumm dämlich dümmlich töricht
failing to exercise intelligence or judgment

asininity n
Dämlichkeit Dümmlichkeit
asinine remark, etc.
quality of being asinine

ask /eəsk/ /ˈask/ /ˈæks/ /ˈæsk/ /ˈɑːks/ /ˈɑːsk/ v
bitten fragen
make a request
fragen stellen
request an answer

ask out v
ausführen zu einer Verabredung einladen
invite

askance /əˈskæns/ adv
ablehnend skeptisch
of look: with disapproval
quer schief seitwärts
sideways, obliquely

askari n
Askari
member of local African military or police

asker /ˈæsk.ɚ/ /ˈɑːsk.ə/ n
Fragende Fragender Fragesteller Fragestellerin
person who asks a question

askew /əˈskjuː/ adj
quer schief schräg verbogen verrutscht verwunden
turned or twisted to one side
ungünstig verquer
untoward, unfavourable

askew /əˈskjuː/ adv
schief schräg sich neigend
tilted to one side
abschätzig mißbilligend
with disapproval

asleep adj
schlafen
in a state of sleep
eingeschlafen
numb or prickling

asparagine n
Asparagin
nonessential amino acid C₄H₈N₂O₃

asparagus /əˈspæɹ.ə.ɡəs/ /əˈspɛɹ.ə.ɡəs/ n
Spargel
asparagus plant
asparagus shoots (food)

aspartame /əˈspɑːteɪm/ /ˈæspəɹteɪm/ n
Aspartam
the artificial sweetener

aspartic acid n
Asparaginsäure
a nonessential amino acid

aspect /ˈæspɛkt/ n
Aspekt Aktionsart
quality of a verb
Aspekt Anblick
the way something appears

aspect ratio n
Bildseitenformat Längenverhältnis Seitenverhältnis

aspect-oriented language n
aspektorientierte Sprache

aspectual adj
aspektuell
of or pertaining to grammatical aspect

aspen /ˈæspən/ n
Espe Zitterpappel
tree of genus Populus sect. Populus
Espenholz
wood of such a tree

aspergillum /ˌæspəɹˈdʒɪləm/ n
Weihwasserwedel Aspergill Sprengel Sprengwedel Weihwassersprengel Weihwedel
holy water sprinkler

asphalt /ˈæsfælt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ n
Asphalt
sticky, black and highly viscous liquid
asphalt concrete

aspheric adj
asphärisch
not entrirely spherical

asphodel /ˈæsfədɛl/ n
Affodil
plant of the genus Asphodelus

asphyxia n
Erstickungstod
condition with extreme decrease of oxygen and increase of carbon dioxide

asphyxiation n
Sauerstoffmangel
An acute lack of oxygen
Erstickung
Death due to lack of oxygen

aspic /ˈæspɪk/ n
Aspik Sülze
dish

aspirant /ˈæspəɹənt/ n
Anwärter Anwärterin Aspirant Aspirantin Bewerber Bewerberin
someone who aspires to high office, etc.

aspirate /ˈæs.pə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.eɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.ət/ n
Aspiration Behauchung
linguistics: puff of air

aspirated adj
aspiriert behaucht
pronounced with an audible breath

aspiration /ˌæspəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Aspiration Sehnsucht Verlangen
hope or ambition
Aspiration Behauchung
burst of air that follows the release of some consonants

aspire /əˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /əˈspaɪɚ/ v
streben hoffen
to hope or dream

aspirin /ˈæspɹɪn/ n
Aspirin
analgesic drug

asplenia n
Asplenie
absence of normal spleen function

ass /æs/ n
Esel Eselin
animal
Esel Idiot Trottel
stupid person
Arsch Po Popo
buttocks
Fick
vulgar slang:sex

ass kissing n
Arschkriecherei
practise of kissing ass; flattery; obsequious behavior

ass-kisser n
Arschkriecher
someone who kisses ass

ass-licker n
Arschlecker Arschleckerin
one who licks ass
Arschkriecher Arschlecker Arschkriecherin Arschleckerin
one who succumbs to authority

assail /əˈseɪl/ v
angreifen
to attack violently

assailant /əˈseɪlənt/ n
Angreifer
an attacker; someone who attacks another violently, or criminally

assassin /əˈsæsɪn/ n
Mörder Meuchelmörder Meuchelmörderin Mörderin
any ruthless killer
Assassine
member of the historical Ismaili Muslim militant group
Mörder Attentäter Attentäterin Mörderin
one who, motivated by political reasons, intentionally kills a particular person

assassinate /əˈsasɪneɪt/ v
meucheln ermorden Meuchelmord begehen
to murder by sudden or obscure attack

assassination /əˌsæs.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
Ermordung Attentat Meuchelmord
murder for political reasons or personal gain

assault /əˈsɔːlt/ /əˈsʌlt/ n
Anschlag
a violent onset or attack

assault /əˈsɔːlt/ /əˈsʌlt/ v
angreifen überfallen
to attack

assault rifle n
Sturmgewehr
a rifle

assay /ˈæseɪ/ n
Analyse Assay Untersuchung
the qualitative or quantitative chemical analysis of something
Prüfung Test Untersuchung Versuch
trial, attempt, essay

assay /ˈæseɪ/ v
analysieren
to analyze (a metal, compound)
probieren versuchen
to attempt, to try

asscheek /ˈæstʃik/ n
Arschbacke Gesäßbacke Pobacke
slang for a buttock

assegai /ˈæsəɡaɪ/ n
Assagai
slim hardwood spear or javelin with an iron tip

assemble /əˈsɛmbl̩/ v
zusammenkommen versammeln
to gather as a group
versammeln zusammensetzen
to put together

assembler /əˈsɛmb(ə)lɚ/ n
Assembler
program that converts assembly language to machine code

assembly /əˈsɛmb.li/ /əˈsɛmb.lɪ/ n
Versammlung
congregation of people
legislative body
Baugruppe
set of pieces

assembly language n
Assemblersprache
programming language

assembly line n
Fließband
system of workers and machinery in a series

assert /əˈsɜːt/ /əˈsɝt/ v
versichern zusichern
To affirm
beteuern
To maintain or defend, as a cause or a claim, by words or measures
To maintain; to defend

assertion /əˈsɜɹʃən/ /əˈsɜːʃən/ n
Behauptung Aussage Beteuerung Erklärung Versicherung Vorbringen
affirmation; statement asserted
Durchsetzung Geltendmachung
maintenance; vindication; assertion of one's rights

assertive /əˈsɝtɪv/ adj
selbstbewußt affirmativ assertiv auffallend bejahend bestimmt
boldly self-assured

assertiveness n
Anmaßung Bestimmtheit Durchsetzungsfähigkeit Durchsetzungsvermögen Rechthaberei Selbstbehauptung
the quality of being self-assured

assertoric /ˌæsɚˈtɔɹɪk/ adj
assertorisch
stating that which is actual

assess /əˈsɛs/ v
bewerten einschätzen schätzen beurteilen
to determine the value of
auferlegen erheben
to give or charge with
bemessen
to impose or subject to

assessment n
Bewertung Schätzung
act of assessing a tax
Begutachtung Bewertung Schätzung
appraisal

asset /ˈæsɛt/ /ˈæsɪt/ n
Aktiva Anlage Gut Plus Pluspunkt Ressource
something or someone of any value

asset-backed adj
durch Vermögenswerte gesichert forderungsbesichert vermögensbesichert
having assets as collateral

assets /ˈæsets/ n
Anlagegüter Vermögen Vermögenswerte
any property or object of value that one possesses

asseverate v
beteuern
declare earnestly

asseveration /əˌsɛv.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
Beteuerung
earnest affirmation

asshole /ˈæsˌhoʊl/ n
Arschloch
anus
Arschloch Mistkerl
mean or rude person

assiduous /əˈsɪd.jʊ.əs/ /əˈsɪdʒuəs/ adj
fleißig geflissen gewissenhaft
hard-working, diligent

assign /əˈsaɪn/ v
zuweisen
computing: to assign a value to a variable
to designate or set apart something for some purpose
zuteilen
to appoint or select someone for some office

assignee n
Bevollmächtigte Bevollmächtigter
an agent
Zessionar Abtretungsempfänger
law: one to whom rights or property is being transferred

assignment n
Einsatz
Zuweisung Übertragung
act of assigning; allocation of tasks
Zuordnung
categorization
Abtretungsurkunde Zessionsurkunde Übertragungsurkunde
document that effects this transfer
Posten
position
Arbeit Aufgabe Aufgabengebiet
task
Abtretung Zession
transfer of rights or benefits
Aufgabe Hausarbeit Studienarbeit
typically a task given to students

assignor n
Abtretende Zedent
maker of an assignment

assimilate /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/ v
assimilieren
to absorb a group of people into a community

assimilation /əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/ n
Assimilation Angleichung
act or state
Angleichung Assimilation
metabolic conversion
Assimilation
phonology: sound change process

assimilationism n
Assimilationismus
the policy or practice of the assimilation into a mainstream culture

assist /əˈsɪst/ n
Vorlage

assist /əˈsɪst/ v
assistieren unterstützen helfen beistehen
help
vorlegen
to make a pass in a sport

assistance /əˈsɪs.təns/ n
Hilfe
aid; help; the act or result of assisting

assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ /əˈsɪstɛnt/ adj
helfend hilfreich
having a subordinate or auxiliary position

assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ /əˈsɪstɛnt/ n
Assistent Helfer Mitarbeiter Gehilfe
person who assists

assistant referee n
Linienrichter Schiedsrichterassistent
official at a football match

assistantship n
Assistentenstelle Hilfstätigkeit
position of employment as an assistant

assistive technology n
Hilfsmittel Rehabilitationshilfsmittel Unterstützungstechnologie assistierende Technologie assistive Technologie

associated /əˈsoʊʃieɪtɪd/ /əˈsəʊʃieɪtɪd/ adj
angegliedert angeschlossen assoziiert begleitend damit verbunden zugehörig
person or thing connected with something

association /əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ n
Vereinigung
Assoziation Vereinigung Verknüpfung Anschliessen Zuordnung Zusammenschliessen
act of associating
Verband Vereinigung Assoziation Verein
group of persons associated for a common purpose
Assoziation Vereinigung Verknüpfung Konnotation Korrelation Verbindung
state of being associated; connection to or an affiliation with something

association football n
Fußball
soccer

associative /əˈsoʊ.ʃi.ə.tɪv/ adj
assoziativ
algebraic property of an operator

associative array n
assoziative Datenfeld
An array-like data structure

assorted adj
gemischt
composed of different kinds

assortment /əˈsɔːtmənt/ n
Sortiment Auswahl
collection of varying but related items

assuage /əˈsweɪdʒ/ v
besänftigen beschwichtigen
pacify

assume /əˈsjuːm/ /əˈsuːm/ /əˈzuːm/ /əˈʃuːm/ v
annehmen
adopt an idea
annehmen aufnehmen einnehmen
take on a position
annehmen vermuten unterstellen voraussetzen
to suppose to be true

assumption /əˈsʌmp.ʃən/ n
Auffahrt Himmelfahrt
taking of a person up into heaven
Übernahme
the act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself
Annahme
thing supposed

assurance /əˈʃʊəɹəns/ /əˈʃʊɹəns/ n
Übertragungsurkunde
any written or other legal evidence of the conveyance of property
Selbstsicherheit Vermessenheit Verwegenheit
excess of boldness
Lebensversicherungsvertrag
insurance
Zusicherung
the act of assuring
Gewissheit
the state of being assured

assure /əˈʃʊə/ /əˈʃʊɹ/ v
versichern
to give someone confidence in the trustworthiness of something
sichern
to make sure and secure

astatine /ˈastətiːn/ /ˈæstəˌtin/ n
Astat Astatin
the chemical element

aster /ˈæstə(ɹ)/ n
Aster
plant

asterisk /ˈæstəɹɪsk/ n
Sternchen Asterisk
symbol used to highlight words or sentences

asterism /ˈastəɹɪzəm/ n
Asterismus
a star-shaped figure exhibited by some crystals
Asterismus Sternbild
constellation

astern /əˈstɜːn/ /əˈstɝn/ adj
achterlich
behind (adj)

astern /əˈstɜːn/ /əˈstɝn/ adv
achtern
backwards

asteroid /ˈæstəɹoɪd/ n
Asteroid
astronomy

asteroid belt pn
Asteroidengürtel Hauptgürtel Planetoidengürtel
region of the solar system

asthenia /æsˈθi.ni.ə/ /æsˈθiː.nɪə/ n
Asthenie Körperschwäche
loss of strength

asthenic adj
asthenisch

asthenosphere /asˈθɛnə(ʊ)sfɪə/ n
Asthenosphäre
the zone of the Earth's upper mantle, below the lithosphere

asthma /ˈasmə/ /ˈæzmə/ n
Asthma
chronic respiratory disease

asthmatic /æzˈmætɪk/ adj
asthmatisch
having the characteristics of asthma

asthmatic /æzˈmætɪk/ n
Asthmatiker Asthmatikerin
person who suffers from asthma

astigmatism /əˈstɪɡmətɪzm̩/ n
Astigmatismus
disorder of the vision

astonish /əˈstɑnɪʃ/ /əˈstɒnɪʃ/ v
erstaunen
to surprise, astound, flabbergast

astonished adj
erstaunt
amazed

astonishing /əˈstɑnɪʃɪŋ/ /əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ/ adj
verwunderlich
causing astonishment

astonishment /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/ /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/ n
Erstaunen Verwunderung Staunen
amazement, great surprise

astound /əˈstaʊnd/ v
verblüffen überraschen
to astonish, bewilder or dazzle

astounded adj
erstaunt
surprised, amazed, astonished or bewildered

astral body n
Astralleib
ghost-like replica of one's physical body

astral projection n
Astralprojektion

astride adv
rittlings
with one’s legs on either side

astride preposition
rittlings
with one’s legs on either side of

astringent /əˈstɹɪn.dʒənt/ adj
adstringierend
having the effect of drawing tissue together

astringent /əˈstɹɪn.dʒənt/ n
Adstringens
substance which draws tissue together

astrobiology n
Astrobiologie
exobiology

astrocyte n
Astrozyt
neuroglial cell in the shape of a star

astrodynamics n
Astrodynamik
the study of the motion of spacecraft

astrogeology n
Astrogeologie
the science of planet's structure and composition

astrolabe /ˈæs.tɹəˌleɪb/ n
Astrolabium Sternhöhenmesser
astronomical and navigational instrument

astrologer n
Astrologe Sterndeuter Astrologin Sterndeuterin
one who studies astrology

astrological adj
astrologisch
pertaining to astrology

astrological sign n
Sternzeichen Tierkreiszeichen
sign that is used as the basis of astrology

astrology /əˈstɹɒlədʒi/ n
Astrologie
star divination

astronaut /ˈæstɹəˌnɒt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔːt/ n
Astronaut Raumfahrer Kosmonaut Raumpilot Weltraumpilot
member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft, or someone trained for that purpose

astronautics n
Raumfahrt
science and technology of spaceflight

astronomer /ə.ˈstɹɑ.nə.mɚ/ /ə.ˈstɹɒ.nə.mə/ /ə.ˈstɹɒ.nə.mɚ/ n
Astronom Astronomin Astronomus Himmelskundler Sternkundiger
one who studies astronomy

astronomical /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪk.əl/ /ˌæstɹəˈnɑːmɪkəl/ adj
astronomisch
of or relating to astronomy
very large

astronomical unit n
Astronomische Einheit astronomische Einheit
measure of distance

astronomy /əˈstɹɑnəˌmi/ n
Astronomie Himmelskunde Sternkunde
study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere

astrophysical adj
astrophysikalisch
of or pertaining to astrophysics

astrophysicist n
Astrophysikerin Astrophysiker
one who studies astrophysics

astrophysics n
Astrophysik
interdisciplinary branch of astronomy and physics

astroturfing n
Tarnung einer Kampagne als Volksbewegung Vortäuschen einer Basisbewegung
disguising of an orchestrated campaign

astute /əsˈtjuːt/ adj
listig gerissen scharfsinnig
Quick at seeing how to gain advantage

astuteness n
Gerissenheit Scharfsinn Scharsinnigkeit
quality of being astute

asunder /əˈsʌndə/ /əˈsʌndɚ/ adv
entzwei auseinander in Stücke
into separate parts

asylee n
Asylnehmer Asylnehmerin anerkannte Asylantin anerkannter Asylant
someone granted asylum

asylum /əˈsaɪləm/ n
psychiatrische Anstalt
mental asylum
Asyl
place of safety

asylum seeker n
Asylbewerber Asylbewerberin Asylsuchende Asylsuchender Asylwerber
person who has applied for asylum

asymmetric adj
asymmetrisch
not symmetric

asymmetrical adj
asymmetrisch
not symmetrical

asymmetry /eɪˈsɪmɪtɹi/ n
Asymmetrie
lack of symmetry or proportion

asymptote n
Asymptote
a straight line which a curve approaches arbitrarily closely

asymptotic /ˌæsəm(p)ˈtɑtɪk/ /ˌæsəm(p)ˈtɒtɪk/ adj
asymptotisch
pertaining to values or properties approached at infinity

asymptotic giant branch n
asymptotischer Riesenast

asymptotically adv
asymptotisch
(analysis) in an asymptotical manner, in the way of an asymptote

asyndeton n
Asyndeton
rhetoric scheme

at /æt/ /ət/ preposition
an in bei auf zu
in or very near a particular place
nach zu
in the direction of
um an
indicating time

at a loss
auf dem Schlauch stehen ratlos
not sure; uncertain; lacking further ideas, direction, or ability

at all [ætˈɔːɫ] [æˈɾɔɫ]
gar überhaupt
at all

at all costs
um jeden Preis koste es, was es wolle was es auch koste
sparing no effort

at best
bestenfalls günstigenfalls
in the most favorable of conditions

at dark
am Dunkelwerden
during nightfall

at death's door
an der Schwelle des Todes
about to die

at ease
bequem gemütlich ohne Tritt unbefangen
free of anxiety

at first
anfänglich zuerst zunächst
initially; at the start

at first blush
auf den ersten Blick
upon first impression or consideration

at first glance
auf den ersten Blick
after only a superficial examination or review

at gunpoint
mit Schusswaffengewalt mit vorgehaltener Schusswaffe unter Schusswaffengewalt unter vorgehaltener Schusswaffe von einer Pistole bedroht
under coercion by someone with a firearm

at hand
greifbar
near; soon; approaching; imminent
griffbereit parat
within easy reach; nearby

at home
daheim zu Hause zuhause
In one's place of residence

at it /ˈat ɪt/ /ˈæt ɪt/
dabei
in the middle of a given activity

at large
im Allgemeinen im Großen und Ganzen
in general
auf freiem Fuß in Freiheit
on the loose

at last
endlich
after a long time; eventually
schließlich
in the end; finally; ultimately

at least
mindestens wenigstens zumindest
at a lower limit

at length
endlich zuletzt
finally
ausführlich
in full; without omission or abbreviation

at loggerheads /æt ˈlɒɡəhɛdz/ /æt ˈlɔɡɚˌhɛdz/
auf Kriegsfuß in den Haaren
unable to agree; opposing

at most
höchstens maximal
at the most; at a maximum or upper limit

at night adv
in der Nacht nachts während der Nacht
during the night

at once /ət ˈwʌns/ adv
auf einmal gleichzeitig
at the same time
sofort unverzüglich
immediately

at one blast /ət wʌn ˈblæst/ /ət wʌn ˈblɑːst/ adv
auf einen Schlag
at once, at the same moment in time

at one stroke
auf einen Schlag
with a single effort or act

at one's fingertips
auf der Fingerspitze
readily available

at present
aktuell gegenwärtig momentan
currently

at sign n
Klammeraffe at Affeschwanz at-Zeichen
name of the symbol @

at stake
auf dem Spiel
at issue, at risk

at the earliest
frühestens
not sooner than

at the end of the day
letzten Endes
in summary; ultimately

at the expense of
Kosten
by taking away from

at the hands of preposition
durch seitens von Seiten
by the actions of

at the helm
am Steuer
in charge of a company or project
steering a vessel

at the latest
spätestens
not later than

at the mercy of
ausgeliefert
defenseless against

at the moment
zurzeit momentan im Moment
right now

at the same time
andererseits
on the other hand
gleichzeitig
simultaneously

at the top of one's lungs
aus voller Brust aus voller Kehle aus voller Lunge
very loudly

at the very least adv
allerwenigstens
as an absolute minimum

at times
zeitweise
on occasion, sometimes

at will
nach Belieben

at worst
schlimmstenfalls
if the worst possible alternative happens

ataman /ˈætəmən/ n
Ataman
title

atavistic /æt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/ adj
atavistisch
biology: of the recurrence of a trait after an absence of generations
of a throwback
of the return of earlier, more primitive behavior

ataxia /əˈtæksɪə/ n
Ataxie
lack of coordination

atelier /æ.təlˈjeɪ/ n
Atelier Studio
studio

atemoya n
Atemoya
fruit

atemporal adj
unvergänglich unveränderlich zeitlos
unaffected by time

athanor /ˈæθənɔɹ/ /ˈæθənɔː/ n
Athanor
furnace or stove designed and used to maintain uniform heat, primarily used by alchemists

atheism /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/ n
Atheismus Gottesleugnung
belief that no deities exist (sometimes including rejection of other religious beliefs)
Atheismus
rejection of belief that any deities exist (with or without a belief that no deities exist)

atheist /ˈeɪθiɪst/ n
Atheist Gottesleugner Atheistin Gottesleugnerin Gottlose Gottloser
a person who believes that no deities exist
Atheist Atheistin Agnostiker Nichtglaubende Nichtglaubender
a person who rejects belief that any deities exist, whether or not that person believes that deities do not exist

atheistic adj
atheistisch
relating to atheists

athematic /ˌæθiːˈmætɪk/ adj
athematisch
linguistics

atheroma n
Atherom
abnormal fatty deposit

athetosis n
Athetose
series of involuntary writhing movements of the limbs

athlete /ˈæθ.lit/ /ˈæθ.liːt/ /ˈæθ.ə.liːt/ n
Sportler Sportlerin
participant in one of several sporting activities
Athlet Athletin Sportler Sportlerin
person who actively participates in physical sports

athlete's foot n
Fußpilz
fungal infection

athletic /æθˈlɛt.ɪk/ adj
athletisch sportlich
having to do with athletes

athletics /æθˈlɛtɪks/ n
Athletik
physical activities

athwart /əˈθwɔː(ɹ)t/ adv
quer
From side to side, across

athwartships adv
querschiffs
athwartships

atlas /ˈætləs/ n
Atlant Atlas
(architecture) a figure of a man used as a column; telamon
Atlas
bound collection of maps
(anatomy) The uppermost vertebra of the neck
bound collection of tables, illustrations, etc., on any subject
one who supports a heavy burden; mainstay

atlatl /ˈatlat(ə)l/ n
Atlatl
spear thrower

atmosphere /ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/ n
Atmosphäre
gases surrounding the Earth
a unit of measurement for pressure
mood or feeling
air in a particular place

atmospheric adj
atmosphärisch
relating to the atmosphere
evoking a particular emotional or aesthetic quality

atmospheric pressure n
Luftdruck Atmosphärendruck
pressure caused by weight of the atmosphere

atoll /ˈætɒl/ n
Atoll
island

atom /ˈatəm/ /ˈætəm/ n
Atom
chemistry, physics: smallest possible amount of matter retaining its chemical properties
historical: theoretical particle of matter
mathematics: member of a Boolean algebra
smallest indivisible constituent

atomic /əˈtɑː.mɪk/ /əˈtɒm.ɪk/ /əˈtɔm.ɪk/ adj
atomar Atom
of, or employing nuclear energy or processes

atomic absorption spectroscopy n
Atomabsorptionsspektroskopie

atomic bomb n
Atombombe
nuclear weapon

atomic clock n
Atomuhr
reference clock

atomic emission spectroscopy n
Atomemissionsspektrometrie

atomic energy n
Atomenergie Kernenergie
energy released by an atom

atomic mass n
Atommasse
mass of an atom

atomic nucleus n
Atomkern
nucleus of an atom

atomic number n
Ordnungszahl Kernladungszahl Atomnummer
number of protons

atomic physics n
Atomphysik
Nuclear physics

atomic weight n
Atomgewicht
former terms for relative atomic mass

atomicity n
Atomizität
quality or state of being atomic

atomization n
Atomisierung
the act of separating into atoms

atomize v
atomisieren
to fragment, break into small pieces or concepts
to make into a fine spray
to separate or reduce into atoms

atomizer n
Zerstäuber
instrument for reducing a liquid to spray

atonal /eɪˈtoʊnəl/ /eɪˈtəʊnəl/ adj
atonal
lacking a tonal center or key (music)

atone /əˈtoʊn/ /əˈtəʊn/ v
wiedergutmachen sühnen Ersatz leisten büßen gutmachen kompensieren
to make reparation, compensation, or amends, for an offence or a crime

atonement n
Ersatz Sühneopfer Versöhnung Wiedergutmachung
amends to restore a damaged relationship
Sühne Buße Entsühnung Sühnung Wiedergutmachung
reconciliation of God and mankind

atopy /ˈætəpi/ n
Atopie
hereditary disorder

atoxic adj
atoxisch

atrium /ˈeɪ.tɹi.əm/ n
Atrium
one of two upper chambers of the heart
square hall lit from above
body cavity

atrocious /əˈtɹoʊʃəs/ /əˈtɹəʊʃəs/ adj
grauenhaft
frightful, evil, cruel, monstrous

atrocity n
Gräueltat Grausamkeit
extremely cruel act

atrophy /ˈæ.tɹə.fi/ n
Atrophie
reduced functionality

atrophy /ˈæ.tɹə.fi/ v
absterben
wither

atropine /æ-tɹo-pin/ n
Atropin
alkaloid extracted from the plant deadly nightshade

attachment /əˈtætʃmənt/ n
Anlage Anhang Attachment Dateianhang
file sent along with an email

attaché /əˈtæʃeɪ/ /ˌætæˈʃeɪ/ n
Attaché Gesandtschaftsbeamter
diplomatic officer

attack /əˈtæk/ n
Attacke Angriff
attempt to cause damage or injury
offense of a battle
Anfall
medicine: sudden onset of a disease
active episode of a chronic or recurrent disease

attack /əˈtæk/ v
angreifen attackieren
to apply violent force
to aggressively challenge with words

attack is the best form of defence proverb
Angriff ist die beste Verteidung
attacking the opposition first is better than waiting

attacker /əˈtækɚ/ n
Stürmer Stürmerin
(soccer)
Angreifer Angreiferin
someone who attacks

attain /əˈteɪn/ v
erreichen erlangen
to accomplish; to achieve

attainment /əˈteɪnmənt/ n
Errungenschaft
that which is attained, or obtained by exertion; acquisition; acquirement
Erlangen
the act of attaining; the act of arriving at or reaching

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ n
Attentat Anschlag
attack
Versuch Bestreben Bestrebung
the action of trying at something

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ v
versuchen
to try

attend /əˈtɛnd/ v
besuchen teilnehmen
to be present at
beachten kümmern
to turn one's consideration to, deal with

attendance /əˈtɛn.dəns/ n
Anwesenheit
the state of attending

attendant /əˈtɛndənt/ adj
abhängig verpflichtet
depending on; owing duty or service to
anwesend begleitend zugehörig
going with; associated; concomitant

attendant /əˈtɛndənt/ n
Aufpasser Aufseher Aufsichtsperson Begleiter Begleitperson Wächter
one who attends
Bediener Bediensteter Diener Dienstbote Kammerdiener Lakei
servant, valet, domestic worker
Besucher Gast Kunde
visitor, visitant, patron, attendee, attender

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ interjection
Achtung
military command

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ n
Aufmerksamkeit Beachtung Wachsamkeit
mental focus
Aufmerksamkeit
romantic interest
Achtung
state of alertness in the standing position

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder n
ADHS Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-Hyperaktivitätsstörung
developmental disorder

attention whore n
Aufmerksamkeitshure
someone craving attention

attentive /əˈtɛntɪv/ adj
aufmerksam
paying attention

attenuate /əˈtɛn.juː.eɪt/ v
verringern
To reduce
verdünnen
To weaken

attestation /ˈæ.tɛs.teɪ.ʃən/ /ˌætɛˈsteɪʃən/ n
Beleg
linguistics: appearance in records

attested /əˈtɛstɪd/ adj
belegt bezeugt
in linguistics: of words or languages, proven to have existed by records

attester n
Beglaubiger Beglaubigerin
one who attests

attestor n
Beglaubiger Beglaubigerin
one who attests

attic /ˈætɪk/ n
Dachboden Dachgeschoss Estrich
space, often unfinished and with sloped walls, directly below the roof

attire /əˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ n
Kleidung Tracht Anzug Aufzug
one's dress or clothes

attire /əˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ v
anziehen bekleiden kleiden
to dress or garb

attitude /ˈætɪtud/ /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ n
Attitüde Einstellung
disposition or state of mind
Ausrichtung Orientierung
orientation of a vehicle
Haltung
position of the body or way of carrying oneself

attitudinize v
(in übertriebener Weise) schauspielern in Pose werfen posieren so tun als ob
to assume an affected, unnatural exaggerated attitude
inszenieren spielen vorgaukeln vormachen
to give the appearance of

attorney /əˈtɜː(ɹ)ni/ n
Rechtsanwalt
lawyer

attorney general n
Generalstaatsanwalt
major government officer

attorney-in-fact n
Bevollmächtigter
US legal: ad hoc agent

attract /əˈtɹækt/ v
anziehen
pull without touching
cause sexual excitement

attract attention v
auf sich aufmerksam machen
attract attention

attraction /əˈtɹækʃən/ n
Attraktion
something which attracts
Anziehung Anziehungskraft Reiz Liebreiz
tendency to attract

attractive /əˈtɹæktɪv/ adj
attraktiv
having the power of charming
anziehend
having the quality of attracting by inherent force
attraktiv schön
pleasing or appealing to the senses

attractiveness n
Attraktivität
state of being attractive or engaging

attribute /əˈtɹɪbjuːt/ /əˈtɹɪˌbjut/ /ˈætɹɪbjuːt/ /ˈætɹɪ̈ˌbjut/ n
Attribut
computing: the applicable option selection
characteristic or quality
Attribut Beifügung
grammar: word qualifying a noun

attribute /əˈtɹɪbjuːt/ /əˈtɹɪˌbjut/ /ˈætɹɪbjuːt/ /ˈætɹɪ̈ˌbjut/ v
zuschreiben
to associate ownership or authorship with

attributive /ə.ˈtɹɪ.bju.tɪv/ adj
attributiv
of, or being an attributive
having the nature of an attribute

attributive adjective n
attributives Adjektiv
adjective that describes only an attribute

attrition [əˈtɹɪʃən] n
unvollkommene Reue
imperfect contrition or remorse
Abgang Arbeitskräfteabgang natürlicher Abgang
reduction in membership
Schwund Verlust
the gradual reduction in a tangible or intangible resource due to causes that are passive
Sprachverlust Verlust
the loss of a first or second language or a portion of that language
Schwund
the loss of participants during an experiment
Abnutzung Verschleiß Abreibung Abrieb Abschürfung Zermürbung
wearing by friction
Abnutzung Abrieb
wearing of teeth

atychiphobia n
Versagensangst
the fear of failure

atypical /eɪ.ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/ adj
atypisch
not conforming to the norm

atypically adv
typisch
in a manner which is not typical

au contraire /oʊ ˌkɑnˈtɹɛ(ə)ɹ/ /əʊ ˈkɒntɹɛː(ɹ)/ adv
au contraire im Gegenteil
on the contrary

au pair /əʊ ˈpɛə/ n
Au-pair-Junge Au-pair-Mädchen Au-pair
a single girl or boy staying as a guest with a host family

auburn /ˈɑ.bɚn/ /ˈɔ.bɚn/ adj
kastanienbraun rotbraun rötlichbraun
reddish-brown

auburn /ˈɑ.bɚn/ /ˈɔ.bɚn/ n
Kastanienbraun Rotbraun
reddish-brown

auction /ˈɒkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ n
Auktion Versteigerung
public sales event

auction /ˈɒkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ v
versteigern
to sell at an auction

auctioneer n
Auktionator
one who conducts an auction

auctorial adj
auktorial

audacious /ɔˈdeɪʃəs/ /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/ adj
dreist dummdreist kühn unverfroren
impudent
kühn unverfroren waghalsig
showing willingness to take bold risks

audacity /ɔˈdæsɪti/ /ɔːˈdæsɪti/ n
Wagemut
fearless daring
Frechheit Kühnheit Verwegenheit
insolent boldness

audible /ˈɔːdɪbl̩/ adj
hörbar
able to be heard

audience /ˈɔːdi.əns/ n
Audienz
formal meeting with a dignitary
Publikum Audienzen Zuschauer
group of people seeing a performance
Publikum
readership of a written publication

audio /ˈɑ.di.oʊ/ /ˈɔ.di.oʊ/ /ˈɔː.di.əʊ/ adj
Audio
focused on audible sound

audio cassette n
Audiokassette Kassette Tonkassette
cassette for recorded sound

audio mastering n
Mastering

audio- prefix
audio-
related to sound

audiobook n
Hörbuch
audiobook

audiogram n
Audiogramm
graphical representation of hearing ability

audiology /ɔːdiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
Audiologie
study of hearing and hearing defects

audiotape n
Tonband
magnetic tape that stores analog sound

audiovisual /ˌɑ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔː.di.əʊˈvɪ.zjʊ.əl/ adj
audiovisuell
audiovisual

audit /ɔː.dɪt/ n
Überprüfung
examination in general
Bilanzprüfung Buchprüfung Kontrolle
independent review

audition n
Casting Probesingen Probespiel Probevorführung Vorsingen Vorspielen
performance by an aspiring performer
Gehör
sense of hearing

audition v
ein Casting veranstalten
evaluate one or more performers in through an audition
vorsingen vorspielen
take part in such a performance

auditor n
Wirtschaftsprüfer
one who audits bookkeeping accounts

auditory adj
auditorisch
of or pertaining to hearing

auditory n
Audienz Publikum
an assembly of hearers; an audience
Auditorium Zuschauerraum
an auditorium

augend /ˈɔdʒɛnd/ n
erster Summand
A quantity to which another is added

auger n
Holzbohrer
carpenter's tool
Erdbohrer
hollow drill used to take core samples of soil

aught /ɑt/ /ɔt/ /ɔːt/ n
Nichts
zero

augite n
Augit
pyroxene mineral

augment /ɑɡˈmɛnt/ /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈɑɡmənt/ /ˈɔːɡmənt/ n
Augment Augmentum
grammar: prefix indicating past tense of verb

augment /ɑɡˈmɛnt/ /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈɑɡmənt/ /ˈɔːɡmənt/ v
wachsen zunehmen
to become greater
vermehren erhöhen vergrößern
to increase, make larger or supplement

augmentation n
Vergrößerung
medicine: a surgical procedure to enlarge a body part, as breast augmentation

augmentative n
Augmentativ Augmentativum Ampliativum Amplifikativum Vergrößerungswort
a form of word that expresses large size, intensity, or seniority

augmented reality n
erweiterte Realität
merging of a view of the real-world environment upon a digital image

augur /ˈɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔː.ɡə/ n
Augur Hellseher Wahrsager
diviner who foretells events by unusual occurrences

augur /ˈɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔː.ɡə/ v
die Zukunft vorhersagen hellsehen wahrsagen
to foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events

augury /ˈɔː.ɡjʊ.ɹi/ n
Omen Vorzeichen
an omen or prediction; a foreboding
Prophezeiung Vorzeichen
divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals

auk /ɔːk/ n
Alk Alkenvogel
seabird of the family Alcidae

aunt /ant/ /eɪnt/ /ænt/ /ɑ(ː)nt/ /ɒnt/ /ɔnt/ n
Tante
a parent’s sister or sister-in-law
affectionate term for an older woman, by means of fictive kin

auntie /ˈæn.ti/ n
Tantchen
Diminutive of aunt

aura /ˈɔːɹə/ n
Aura
The distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with someone or something

aural /ˈɔːɹəl/ adj
auditiv Gehör akustisch hören
of or pertaining to sound
Ohr
of or pertaining to the ear

aureola n
Glorie Heiligenschein Strahlenkranz
luminous cloud

aureole /ˈɔːriːoʊl/ /ˈɔːriːəʊl/ n
Aureole Heiligenschein
circle of light or halo around the head of a deity

auricular adj
Ohr
of or pertaining to the ear

auride n
Aurid
anion of gold

aurochs /ˈaʊɹɒks/ n
Auerochse Ur
Bos primigenius

aurora /əˈɹɔː.ɹə/ n
Polarlicht
atmospheric phenomenon

auscultate v
auskultieren abhorchen abhören
to practice auscultation

auscultation /ˌɔskəlˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɔːskəlˈteɪʃən/ n
Auskultation
diagnosis by stethoscope or similar auditory device

auscultatory adj
auskultatorisch

auslaut /ˈaʊslaʊt/ n
Auslaut
last sound of a word

auspicious /ɔːˈspɪʃəs/ adj
verheißungsvoll vielversprechend glückverheißend günstig
indicating future success

auspiciously adv
verheißungsvoll
in an auspicious way

austere /ɑˈstiɹ/ /ɒstɪə(ɹ)/ /ɔˈstiɹ/ adj
genügsam schlicht
not extravagant

austerity /ɔˈstɛɹɪti/ n
Austerität Strenge Einschränkung Genügsamkeit Härte
severity of manners or life

austral adj
südlich
Of, relating to, or coming from the south

autarchy n
Autarkie
condition of absolute power

authentic /ɑ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ adj
authentisch echt wahr
conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief
authentisch echt
of undisputed origin

authentic cadence n
authentischer Schluss
cadence where dominant resolves to tonic

authenticate /ɑ.ˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/ /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/ v
authentifizieren
to prove authentic
ausweisen authentifizieren
to render authentic

authentication n
Authentifikation
proof of the identity of a user logging on to some network

authenticator n
Beglaubiger Beglaubigerin
one who authenticates

authenticity /ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/ n
Authentizität
the quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original

author /ˈɑ.θɚ/ /ˈɒː.təɹ/ /ˈɔ.θɚ/ /ˈɔː.θə/ n
Autor Verfasser Autorin Verfasserin
originator or creator of a work

authoress n
Autorin
female author

authoritarian /ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪən/ /əˌθɔrəˈtɛriən/ adj
autoritär
of, or relating to, absolute obedience to an authority
characterised by a tyrannical obedience to an authority; dictatorial

authoritarianism n
Autoritarismus
authoritarian form of government

authoritative /ɔːˈθɒɹɪˌteɪtɪv/ /əˈθɔɹɪˌteɪtɪv/ adj
führend maßgebend maßgeblich tonangebend vorherrschend
accurate or definitive
gebieterisch
having a commanding style
autoritativ offiziell
originating from a figure of authority

authority /ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɔɹəti/ n
Autorität
person accepted as a source of reliable information on a subject
Autorität Behörde
persons in command; specifically, government
Autorität Gewalt
power to enforce rules or give orders

authorization n
Ermächtigung
act of authorizing

authorize /ˈɑθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔːθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔθəɹaɪz/ v
ermächtigen autorisieren bevollmächtigen befugen berechtigen
to grant power or permission

authorized /ˈɑθəɹaɪzd/ /ˈɔːθəɹaɪzd/ /ˈɔθəɹaɪzd/ adj
autorisiert
explicitly allowed

authorship n
Autorschaft
quality or state of being an author

autism /ˈɔːtɪz.əm/ n
Autismus
neurological disorder

autist /ˈɔː.tɪst/ n
Autist Autistin
person with autism

autistic /ɔːˈtɪs.tɪk/ adj
autistisch
having or pertaining to autism

autistic /ɔːˈtɪs.tɪk/ n
Autist
person who has autism

auto da fe /ˈaʊtəʊ də ˈfeɪ/ n
Autodafé
public execution by burning at the stake

auto insurance n
KFZ Versicherung Kraftfahrzeugversicherung
insurance purchased by the owner of a vehicle

auto mechanic n
Automechaniker
person

auto racing n
Autorennen
sport

auto transport truck n
Autotransporter
truck that carries other motor vehicles

auto- /ˈɔː.təʊ/ prefix
auto-
regarding oneself

autobiographical /ˌɑtoʊˌbaɪəˈɡɹæfəkəl/ /ˌɔː.təˌbaɪ.əˈɡɹæf.ɪk.əl/ adj
autobiografisch autobiographisch
of or relating to person's life

autobiography n
Autobiografie Selbstbiographie Lebenserinnerungen
biography of oneself

autoblock n
Autoblock
automatic blocking

autocannibalism n
Autokannibalismus
the act of eating oneself

autocannon n
Maschinenkanone
weapon

autocephalous /ɔːtə(ʊ)ˈsɛfələs/ adj
autokephal
a self-governing church

autocephaly /ˌɔːtəˈsɛfəli/ n
Autokephalie
the organisational independence of a church

autochthonous /ɑˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔːˈtɒkθənəs/ adj
autochthon
native to the place where found

autoclave /ˈɔtəˌkleɪv/ n
Autoklav
sterilized heating vessel

autocracy n
Autokratie
form of government

autocrat n
Autokrat
ruler with absolute power

autocratic adj
autokratisch
of or pertaining to autocracy or an autocrat

autocross /ˈɔːtəʊˌkɹɒs/ n
Autocross Geländerennen
A form of motorsport

autodidact /ˌɔːtoʊˈdaɪdækt/ n
Autodidakt
a self-taught person

autodidactic adj
autodidaktisch
of, relating to, or being an autodidact

autofellatio n
Autofellatio
Oral stimulation of one's own penis

autofiction n
Autofiktion

autofocus n
Autofokus
automatic focus

autogenic training n
autogenes Training
relaxation technique

autograph n
Autograph eigenhändige Niederschrift des Verfassers
hand-written manuscript
Unterschrift Autogramm
signature

autographic adj
autografisch

autoist n
Autofahrer
automobile driver

autological /ˌɑːtoʊˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/ /ˌɔː.təʊˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/ adj
autologisch
of a phrase, describing itself

autolysis n
Autolyse
the destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes

automagical /ˈɑtoʊˈmædʒɪkəl/ adj
automagisch
automatic, but with an apparent element of magic

automate /ˈɔtoʊˌmeɪt/ v
automatisieren
to replace or enhance human labor with machines

automated machine learning n
Automatisiertes maschinelles Lernen
field of study

automated teller machine n
Geldautomat Bankautomat
banking

automatic /ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/ /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ adj
automatisch
capable of operating without external control
acting without conscious thought
automatisch Maschinen-
describing a firearm which fires continuously

automatic /ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/ /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ n
Auto mit Automatikgetriebe
A car with automatic transmission

automatic transmission n
Automatikgetriebe
a mechanical transmission which shifts gears automatically in response to speed and/or load

automatically /ˈɔːtəʊˌmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ adv
automatisch von selbst
In an automatic manner

automation n
Automatisierung
converting the controlling of a machine to an automatic system

automobile /ˈɔ.tə.moʊ.ˌbil/ /ˈɔ.tə.mə.biːl/ n
Auto Kraftwagen Wagen Kraftfahrzeug Automobil Personenkraftwagen
passenger vehicle

automotive industry n
Automobilindustrie

autonomous /ɑˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔːˈtɒnəməs/ adj
autonom
self-governing

autonomy /ɑˈtɑnəmi/ /ɔˈtɑnəmi/ /ɔːˈtɒnəmi/ n
Autonomie Unabhängigkeit
self-government

autophagy n
Autophagie
the process of self-digestion

autopilot n
Autopilot
guiding system

autopoiesis n
Autopoiesis
self-creation

autopoietic adj
autopoietisch
pertaining to, or created by autopoiesis

autopsy /ˈɔtɑpsi/ /ˈɔːtɒpsiː/ n
Autopsie Leichenöffnung Obduktion
a dissection performed on a cadaver

autopsy /ˈɔtɑpsi/ /ˈɔːtɒpsiː/ v
(eine) Autopsie vornehmen autopsieren
perform an autopsy

autorefresh n
automatische Aktualisierung
automatically update

autorickshaw n
Autorikscha Motorikscha Tuk-Tuk
motorized rickshaw

autosemantic adj
autosemantisch

autosexual adj
autosexuell

autotomy /ɔːˈtɒtəmi/ n
Autotomie
invertebrate self-defense mechanism

autotypic adj
autotypisch
relating to an autotype

autumn /ˈɔtəm/ /ˈɔːtəm/ n
Herbst Herbstzeit
season

autumn foliage n
Laubfärbung
coloration of leaves during autumn

autumnal /ɔˈtʌmnəɫ/ /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/ adj
herbstlich Herbst
of or relating to autumn

autumnal equinox n
Herbsttagundnachtgleiche
moment

auxiliary /ɑɡˈzɪljəɹi/ /ɔɡˈzɪljəɹi/ /ɔːkˈsɪljəɹi/ adj
zurückhaltend
held in reserve for exceptional circumstances
helfend hilfs- unterstützend
helping; giving assistance or support
subsidiär unterstützend
supplementary or subsidiary

auxiliary /ɑɡˈzɪljəɹi/ /ɔɡˈzɪljəɹi/ /ɔːkˈsɪljəɹi/ n
Helfer Hilfskraft
person or group that acts in an auxiliary manner

auxiliary cruiser n
Hilfskreuzer
armed merchantman, typically used as a commerce raider or as a convoy escort

auxiliary language n
Hilfssprache
auxiliary language

auxiliary verb n
Hilfsverb Hilfszeitwort Auxiliar Auxiliare Auxiliarverb Hilfsverbum
a helping verb

auxochromic adj
auxochrom

auxoheterotrophic adj
auxoheterotroph

auxology n
Auxologie
study of growth

avail /əˈveɪl/ n
Erfolg
benefit; value, profit; advantage toward success

avail /əˈveɪl/ v
nützen helfen
to be of service to
ausnutzen
to turn to the advantage of

availability [əˌveɪləˈbɪlɪtɪ] n
Verfügbarkeit Vorhandensein
the quality of being available

available /əˈveɪləb(ə)l/ adj
verfügbar abkömmlich disponibel tauglich
capable of being used
auskömmlich
having sufficient power or efficacy
gültig
law: valid
verfügbar disponibel erhältlich
readily obtainable

avalanche /ˈævəlæntʃ/ /ˈævəlɑːnʃ/ n
Lawine
fall of earth, rocks, etc.
Lawine Eislawine Gletscherlawine Schneelawine
large sliding mass of snow and ice

avant-garde /æˈvɑ̃t.ɡɑːd/ /ˌɑˌvɑntˈɡɑɹd/ adj
avantgardistisch
innovative, pioneering, especially when extremely or obviously so

avant-garde /æˈvɑ̃t.ɡɑːd/ /ˌɑˌvɑntˈɡɑɹd/ n
Vorhut
(obsolete) the vanguard of an army or other force
Avantgarde Pioniere Vorhut Vorkämpfer Vorreiter
group of people promoting new concepts

avant-gardist n
Avantgardist Avantgardistin
a person who is avant-garde or espouses avant-garde points of view

avant-guard n
Vorhut
advanced body of an army
Avantgarde Spitze
new and (usually) experimental

avarice /ˈævəɹəs/ /ˈævəɹɪs/ n
Gier
excessive or inordinate desire of gain

avaricious /ˌævəˈɹɪʃəs/ adj
gierig habgierig habsüchtig
actuated by avarice

avatar /ˈæv.ə.tɑɹ/ /ˌæv.əˈtɑː/ n
Avatar
A digital representation of a person or being
Avatar Avatara Herabkunft Inkarnation
The earthly incarnation of a deity, particularly Vishnu
Verkörperung
The physical embodiment of an idea or concept; a personification

avenge v
rächen ahnden
to take vengeance for

avenger n
Rächer
Rächer Rächerin
one who avenges or vindicates; as, an avenger of blood

avens /ˈævɪnz/ n
Silberwurz
plant of Dryas
Nelkenwurz
plant of Geum

aventail n
Helmbrünne
adjustable mail protecting the neck

aventurine /əˈvɛnt͡ʃəɹɪn/ n
Goldfluss Goldichte
kind of brownish glass containing gold-coloured spangles
Aventurin Aventurin-Quarz
variety of translucent quartz

avenue /ˈæv.əˌnjuː/ /ˈæv.əˌnu/ n
Allee Avenue
broad street

average /ˈævəɹɪd͡ʒ/ adj
durchschnittlich Durchschnitt
constituting or relating to the average

average /ˈævəɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
Durchschnitt arithmetisches Mittel Mittelwert
arithmetic mean

aversion /əˈvɜːʃn/ /əˈvɝʒn/ n
Abneigung Vorbehalt Widerwillen
fixed dislike

avert /əˈvɜːt/ /əˈvɝt/ v
abwenden
to turn aside
abwenden verhindern
to ward off

avian /ˈeɪvi.ən/ adj
aviär vogelartig
of birds

avian influenza n
Geflügelpest Vogelgrippe
strain of influenza

aviary /ˈeɪvɪəɹi/ n
Aviarium Vogelhaus Voliere Volière
confinement for keeping birds

aviatic adj
aviatisch

aviation /eɪviˈeɪʃən/ n
Luftfahrt Fliegerei
art or science of flying

aviculture n
Geflügelzucht Vogelzucht
bird breeding

avid /ævɪd/ adj
begeistert eifrig enthusiastisch leidenschaftlich passioniert
enthusiastic; passionate
gierig sich sehnend sich verzehrend nach
longing eagerly; eager; greedy

avidly adv
begeistert eifrig enthusiastisch gierig leidenschaftlich
in an avid manner

avitaminosis n
Avitaminose
vitamin deficiency

avocado /ævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ /ɑvəˈkɑdoʊ/ n
Avocado
fruit
Avocado Avocadobaum
tree

avocet /ˈævəsɛt/ n
Säbelschnäbler
bird

avoid /əˈvɔɪd/ v
vermeiden meiden
to keep away from

avoid like the plague /əˈvɔɪd laɪk ðə ˈpleɪɡ/ v
meiden wie der Teufel das Weihwasser meiden wie die Pest
to evade or shun

avoidable /əˈvɔɪdəbl̩/ adj
vermeidbar
capable of being avoided, shunned, or escaped
capable of being vacated; liable to be annulled or made invalid; voidable

avow /əˈvaʊ/ v
bekennen gestehen
declare openly

avowal n
Bekenntnis Geständnis
declaration of affirmation

avuncular /əˈvʌŋkjʊlə/ /əˈvʌŋkjʊlɚ/ adj
onkelhaft großväterlich väterlich
in the manner of an uncle
wohlwollend
kind, genial, benevolent or tolerant

await /əˈwɛɪt/ v
bedienen warten
harren warten erwarten
transitive: to wait for

awake /əˈweɪk/ adj
wach
conscious
alert, aware

awake /əˈweɪk/ v
aufwecken
to cause someone to stop sleeping
erwecken
to excite something latent
aufwachen erwachen
to gain consciousness

awaken /əˈweɪkən/ v
erwachen aufwachen wach werden
intransitive: to stop sleeping
wecken aufwecken
transitive: to cause to become awake
wecken erwachen
transitive: to cause to become conscious

awakened /əˈweɪkənd/ adj
aufgeweckt erweckt

awakening /əˈweɪ̯kənɪŋ/ n
Erwachen
the act of awaking

award /əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈwɔːd/ n
Entscheid Spruch
decision of arbitrators
Preis
trophy or medal

aware /əˈweːɹ/ /əˈwɛə/ /əˈwɛɚ/ adj
bewusst gewahr gewärtig
bewusst gewahr
having knowledge of something
gewahr wachsam
vigilant, on one's guard

awareness /əˈwɛənəs/ /əˈwɛɹnəs/ n
Bewusstsein Achtsamkeit Aufmerksamkeit Gefühl Sensitivität Wahrnehmung
the state of consciousness
Kenntnis Aufklärung Bekanntheit Bewusstheit Erfassung Erkenntnis
the state or quality of being aware of something

awash adj
überschwemmt
washed by the waves or tide

away /əˈweɪ/ adj
abwesend weg fort
not here; gone
fort unterwegs weg
traveling; on vacation
abwesend
unavailable

away /əˈweɪ/ adv
fern
at a distance in time or space
fort weg
from a place; hence
aside; off; in another direction
equivalent to an imperative: Go or come away; begone; take away
from a state or condition of being; out of existence
absent; gone; at a distance
los
to release

away game n
Auswärtsspiel
athletic contest played in the opposing team's territory

away with the fairies /əˈweɪ wɪð ðə ˈfɛəɹɪːz/ adj
gedankenverloren
lost in thought

awe /ɑ/ /ɔ/ /ɔː/ n
Ehrfurcht
feeling of fear and reverence

awe /ɑ/ /ɔ/ /ɔː/ v
einschüchtern
to control by inspiring dread

awesome /ˈɑs.əm/ /ˈɔs.əm/ /ˈɔːsəm/ adj
furchteinflößend furchterregend fürchterlich
causing awe or terror
toll beeindruckend großartig
excellent, exciting

awestruck adj
ehrfürchtig
filled with awe

awful /ˈɑfəl/ /ˈɔfəl/ /ˈɔːfʊl/ adj
ehrfurchtsvoll furchtbar riesig schrecklich unglaublich
schrecklich furchtbar
causing fear; appalling; terrible

awhile /əˈwaɪl/ adv
eine Weile
For some time; for a short time

awkward /ˈɑkwɚd/ /ˈɔkwɚd/ /ˈɔːkwəd/ adj
ungeschickt tollpatschig tölpelhaft umständlich unbeholfen
lacking dexterity in the use of the hands
peinlich schüchtern umständlich unbeholfen ungelenk verlegen
lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction
peinlich beklemmend betreten umständlich unangenehm
not easily managed or effected; embarrassing
Umstände machend umständlich unangenehm verdreht verkorkst
perverse; adverse; untoward

awkwardly adv
tapsig umständlich unbeholfen ungeschickt
in an awkward manner

awkwardness n
Peinlichkeit
the quality of an embarrassing situation
Plumpheit Umständlichkeit Unbeholfenheit Ungeschicklichkeit
the state or quality of being awkward

awl /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ n
Ahle
pointed instrument

awm n
ahm ohm

awn /ɔːn/ n
Granne
the bristle or beard of certain plants

awning /ˈɑnɪŋ/ /ˈɔnɪŋ/ /ˈɔːnɪŋ/ n
Markise
a rooflike cover
Sonnenschutz
that part of the poop deck which is continued forward beyond the bulkhead of the cabin

awry /əˈɹaɪ/ /ˈɔ.ɹaɪ/ adj
krumm schief
turned or twisted toward one side

axe /æks/ n
Korb Laufpass
rejection
Axt Beil
tool
Streitaxt Axt
weapon

axial /ˈæksi.əl/ adj
axial
of or pertaining to an axis

axil /ˈæk.sɪl/ n
Blattachsel
angle or point of divergence

axilla /ækˈsɪlə/ n
Achselhöhle
armpit

axiom /ˈaks.ɪ.əm/ /ˈæks.i.əm/ n
Grundannahme Grundsatz Leitsatz
established principle in art or science
Axiom Ausgangspunkt Grundannahme Postulat
mathematics: fundamental assumption
Axiom Annahme
philosophy: supposed self‐evident or necessary truth

axiom of choice n
Auswahlaxiom
axiom that any product of non-empty sets is non-empty

axiomatize v
axiomatisieren
to establish a set of axioms that describe or govern certain phenomena

axis /ˈæksəs/ /ˈæksɪs/ n
Achse
basis of space or part of graph
geometry: imaginary line

axis of evil n
Achse des Bösen
states sponsoring terrorism and seeking weapons of mass destruction

axisymmetric adj
achsensymmetrisch
exhibiting symmetry around an axis

axle /ˈæksəl/ n
Welle
a transverse bar or shaft
Achse
the pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel

axolotl /ˈak.səˌlɒ.təl/ /ˈæk.səˌlɑ.təl/ n
Axolotl
endangered salamander

axon n
Axon
a nerve fibre

ayatollah n
Ajatollah
a religious leader

aye /aɪ/ /eɪ/ interjection
jawohl
yes

aye aye, sir phraseologicalUnit
jawohl
nautical - I hear, understand and will comply

aye-aye /ˈaɪˌaɪ/ /ˈʌɪˌʌɪ/ n
Fingertier Aye-Aye
nocturnal quadruped

azalea /əˈzeɪliə/ n
Azalee Azalie
plant

azarole n
Azaroldorn Welsche Mispel
Crataegus azarolus

azeotropic adj
azeotrop

azimuth /ˈæzɪməθ/ n
Azimut
arc of the horizon

aziridine /əˈzɪɹɪdiːn/ n
Ethylenimin
three-membered heterocycle

azo compound n
Azoverbindung
organic compound

azuki bean n
Adzukibohne
bean
plant

azure /æˈzjʊə/ /ˈæʒ(j)ʊə/ /ˈæʒɚ/ adj
blau
heraldry: of blue colour on a coat of arms
himmelblau azur
sky-blue coloured

azure /æˈzjʊə/ /ˈæʒ(j)ʊə/ /ˈæʒɚ/ n
Blau
blue colour on a coat of arms
Azurblau Himmelblau
colour of the sky

azure tit n
Lasurmeise
Cyanistes cyanus

azurite /ˈæʒ(j)ʊˌɹaɪt/ /ˈæʒ.əˌɹaɪt/ n
Azurit
blue, vitreous mineral

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑː] interjection
mäh bäh
cry of sheep

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑː] n
Blöken
bleating of sheep

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑː] v
blöken mähen bähen
to make the cry of sheep

babalaas n
Katzenjammer
babalaas

babbitt /ˈbabɪt/ /ˈbæbət/ /ˈbæbɪt/ n
Lagermetall
alloy

babble /ˈbæb.l̩/ n
Geplapper
idle talk
Brabbeln Murmeln
inarticulate speech

babble /ˈbæb.l̩/ v
plätschern gurgeln
to make a continuous murmuring noise
schwätzen babbeln plappern
to talk much
brabbeln murmeln
to utter words indistinctly

babble word n
Lallwort

babe /beɪb/ n
Puppe
attractive person

babesiosis n
Babesiose
parasitic disease

babirusa n
Hirscheber Babirusa männlicher Hirscheber weiblicher Hirscheber
a member of the genus Babyrousa

baboon /bəˈbuːn/ /ˌbæˈbuːn/ n
Pavian
primate

babouche n
Babusche
Turkish or oriental slipper

baby /ˈbeɪbi/ n
süß
form of address to a man or a woman considered to be attractive
Nesthäkchen
lastborn of a family
Baby Schatz Schätzchen
term of endearment
Säugling Baby Kleinkind
very young human being
Baby Junges
young animal

baby boom n
hohe Geburtenzahl
any increase in the birth rate
Babyboom Geburtenwelle
post-World War II baby boom (1946 to 1964)

baby boomer n
Baby-Boomer
person born after Second World War

baby bottle n
Babyflasche Nuckelflasche Saugflasche Milchflasche Schoppen
bottle with a teat

baby face n
Milchgesicht
face
headlining wrestler
person

baby food n
Babynahrung Säuglingsnahrung
food designed for babies

baby grand n
Stutzflügel
small grand piano

baby hatch n
Babyklappe
hatch for abandoned children

baby monitor n
Babyfon
Intercom system

baby oil n
Babyöl

baby powder n
Babypuder
astringent powder

baby shower n
Baby Shower Babyparty
party

baby step n
Minischritt kleiner Schritt
small effort

baby talk n
Babysprache Kindersprache
form of speech used when talking to babies

baby-faced /ˈbeɪbiˌfeɪst/ adj
milchgesichtig
having a youthful face

babysit /ˈbeɪbiː.sɪt/ v
babysitten
To watch or tend someone else's child for a period of time, often for money

babysitter /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɚ/ n
Babysitter Kinderbetreuer Kinderhüter Babysitterin Kinderbetreuerin Kinderhüterin
baby or child caretaker

baccalaureate /bækəˈlɔːɹɪət/ n
Bakkalaureat
examination to enable higher education
Bakkalaureat Fachabitur
qualification awarded after passing the baccalaureate exam

baccarat /ˈbækəɹæt/ /ˈbækəɹɑː/ n
Baccara
card game

bachelor /ˈbætʃ.ə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbætʃ.ə.lɚ/ n
Bachelor
person who has achieved bachelor's degree
bachelor's degree
Junggeselle
unmarried man

bachelor pad n
Junggesellenbude
dwelling of unmarried man

bachelor party n
Junggesellenabschied Polterabend
party

bachelor's degree n
Bachelor Bakkalaureus
first or lowest academic degree

bachelor's thesis n
Bachelorarbeit Bachelorthesis
thesis for bachelor's degree

bachelorette /batʃələˈɹɛt/ /ˌbætʃləˈɹɛt/ n
Single Fräulein Junggesellin
unmarried woman

bachelorette party n
Junggesellinnenabschied Polterabend
bachelorette party

bacillus /bæˈsɪl.əs/ n
Bazillus
any bacteria in the genus Bacillus

back /bæk/ [bax] adj
abgelegen
far from the main area
alt früher veraltet
not current
Hinterzungen- hinterer
phonetics: produced in the back of the mouth

back /bæk/ [bax] adv
zurück
to or in a previous condition or place

back /bæk/ [bax] n
Verteidiger
a position behind most players on the team
Fond Hintergrund Hinterseite Ende
that which is farthest away from the front
Rückenlehne
the backrest, the part of a piece of furniture which receives the human back
Rücken Buchrücken
the edge of a book which is bound
Ende Hinterende
the part of something that goes last
Rücken
the rear of body
Rückseite Kehrseite
the reverse side

back /bæk/ [bax] v
rückdrehen
of wind: to shift in an anticlockwise direction
zurücksetzen
to go in the reverse direction

back and forth adv
hin und her
from one place to another and back again

back and forth n
Hin und Her
movement (of someone or something) forward followed by a return to the same position

back door n
Hintertür
subsidiary entrance to building
secret, unprotected means of access

back end n
Back-End
computing: part of a system that is farthest from the user

back fire n
Fehlzündung
explosion of a combustion engine

back garden n
Hintergarten
garden at the rear of a property

back in the day
damals früher
in the distant past

back matter n
Nachspann
parts of a book that appear after the text

back office n
Backoffice

back seat n
Rücksitz
seat

back street n
Seitengasse
small and narrow street

back titration n
Rücktitration

back to square one adj
Alles auf Anfang
located back at the start, as after a dead-end or failure

back to the wall n
mit dem Rücken zur Wand
very difficult situation

back vowel n
Hinterzungenvokal hinterer Vokal
Any vowel sound produced in the back of the mouth

back-formation n
Rückbildung
linguistic process

backache /ˈbækeɪk/ n
Rückenschmerzen
any pain or ache in the back

backbencher n
Hinterbänkler Hinterbänklerin
member of Parliament who does not have cabinet rank

backbite v
afterreden anschwärzen verleumden
to make defamatory statements about another

backbone /ˈbækˌboʊn/ /ˈbækˌbəʊn/ n
Rückgrat
any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure
courage, fortitude, or strength
Rückgrat Wirbelsäule
series of vertebrae that encloses the spinal cord

backcomb v
toupieren
to hold hair and comb it towards the head

backfire /bækˈfaɪə(ɹ)/ v
fehlschlagen nach hinten losgehen
fail

backfisch /ˈbækfɪʃ/ n
Backfisch
teenage girl

backgammon /ˈbæk.ɡæm.ən/ n
Backgammon
board game

background /ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/ n
Schreibtischhintergrund
computer background
Hintergrund
part of picture
activity not visible to the user
less important feature
social heritage
relevant information

backhanded compliment n
vergiftetes Kompliment zweifelhaftes Kompliment
insult disguised as a compliment

backhander n
Schlag mit dem Handrücken
blow with the back of the hand
Bakschisch Bestechungsgeld Schmiergeld heimliche Zahlung
bribe, secret payment
Rückhandschlag
shot played backhand, a backhand stroke

backhoe /ˈbæk.həʊ/ n
Bagger Schaufelbagger
a multi-purpose tractor
Baggerschaufel
a piece of excavating equipment

backlash /ˈbækˌlæʃ/ n
Spiel
mechanical: distance of free movement between connected parts

backlog /ˈbæk.lɒɡ/ n
Rückstand Arbeitsrückstand Auftragsüberhang Nachholbedarf Rückstau Überhang
an accumulation or buildup

backorder n
Rückstand

backpack /ˈbæk.pæk/ n
Fallschirmcontainer
containing parachute
Rucksack
worn on a person's back, e.g., for hiking

backpacker n
Rucksackreisende Rucksackreisender
a traveler

backrest /ˈbækˌɹest/ n
Rückenlehne
back piece of a chair

backronym /ˈbæk.ɹəˌnɪm/ n
Backronym

backroom adj
Hinterzimmer

backscratcher n
Rückenkratzer
rod for scratching one's own back

backside /ˈbækˌsaɪd/ n
Gesäß Hintern
buttocks

backslash /ˈbækˌslæʃ/ n
Backslash Rückwärtsschrägstrich
punctuation mark

backspace /ˈbækˌspeɪs/ n
Backspace Rücksetztaste Rücktaste
computer key
typewriter key

backstage /bækˈsteɪdʒ/ adj
backstage
behind a stage
hinter den Kulissen
secret

backstage /bækˈsteɪdʒ/ n
Backstage
the area behind the stage

backstop n
Auffanglösung Letztsicherung Notlösung
default arrangement
Rettungsschirm Rückhalt Schutz Sicherheitsnetz Sicherung Unterstützung
thing or a person to support
Abfangzaun
wall or fence behind home plate

backstop v
Rückendeckung geben
support

backstory n
Backstory Hintergrundgeschichte
previous life and experiences of a fictional character

backstroke /ˈbækˌstɹoʊk/ n
Rückenschwimmen Rückenkraulen
a swimming stroke swum on one's back

backswimmer n
Rückenschwimmer
aquatic insect

backtalk n
Widerwort
verbal impudence or argument

backup /ˈbækˌʌp/ adj
Ersatz Hilfe
standby, reserve or extra

backup /ˈbækˌʌp/ n
Backup Datensicherung Reservekopie Sicherheitskopie Sicherungskopie
copy of file or record
Deckung Ersatz Unterstützung
reserve

backward /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbækwɚd/ adj
rückwärts
in the direction reverse of normal
nach hinten rückwärts zurück
in the direction towards the back
altmodisch antiquiert rückständig rückwärtsgewandt überholt
of an idea: outdated
gehemmt zögerlich
reluctant to advance
rückständig unterentwickelt zurückgeblieben zurückgewandt
undeveloped

backward compatibility n
Abwärtskompatibilität Rückwärtskompatibilität
compatibility with older systems

backward compatible adj
abwärtskompatibel rückwärtskompatibel
compatible with older systems

backwards /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)dz/ adv
rückwärts
toward the back
with back preceding the front
in the opposite direction of usual

backwash /ˈbæk.wɑʃ/ /ˈbæk.wɒʃ/ v
Spuckrest Spuckschluck Uwe
The saliva, spit or food flowing back into a drink

backwater n
Kaff Dorf
a remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.

backwoodsman n
Hinterwäldler
A person who is acclimated to living in a forest area that is far removed from civilization
An uncivilized person

backyard /bækˈjɑːd/ n
Hinterhof
yard to the rear of a house

bacon /ˈbeɪ.kən/ n
Speck
cut of meat

bacon and eggs n
Eier mit Speck
a dish consisting of bacon and eggs

bacon rind n
Schwarte
skin of pork

bacteria /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ə/ /bækˈtɪɹ.i.ə/ n
Bakterien
bacteria

bacterial [bækˈtɪəɹɪəɫ] adj
bakteriell
of or caused by bacteria

bacteriological adj
bakteriologisch
of or pertaining to bacteriology

bacteriologist n
Bakteriologe Bakteriologin
microbiologist

bacteriology /bækˌtɪəɹ.ɪˈɒlədʒi/ n
Bakterienkunde Bakteriologie
scientific study of bacteria

bacteriophage /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəʊˌfeɪdʒ/ n
Bakteriophage
a virus that infects bacteria

bacteriostatic adj
bakteriostatisch
of or relating to bacteriostasis or a bacteriostat

bacterium /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəm/ n
Bakterie Bakterium
single celled organism with no nucleus or organelles

baculovirus n
Baculovirus
virus of the Baculoviridae

baculum /ˈbæk.jə.ləm/ n
Penisknochen
bone found in the penis of some mammals

bad /bæd/ /bæːd/ /bɛd/ /bɛʔ/ adj
böse schlecht
evil, wicked
schlecht
not appropriate, of manners etc.
not suitable or fitting
of breath: malodorous
faulty; not functional
schlecht unangenehm
tricky; stressful; unpleasant
schlecht schlimm übel
unfavorable; negative

bad apple n
Unheilstifter fauler Apfel faules Ei schwarzes Schaf
a person who is not wholesome

bad faith n
Arglist arge List
intent to deceive or mislead

bad guy n
Böser Bösewicht
a villain

bad luck n
Pech Unglück
misfortune

bad news n
Störenfried
irritating person
Hiobsbotschaft schlechte Nachrichten schlechte Neuigkeiten
news of unpleasant, unfortunate or sad events

bad trip n
Horrortrip
psychedelic crisis

bad-tempered adj
schlecht gelaunt
having a bad temper

badge /bædʒ/ n
Abzeichen
distinctive mark

badger /ˈbædʒə/ /ˈbædʒɚ/ n
Dachs
mammal

badger /ˈbædʒə/ /ˈbædʒɚ/ v
belästigen piesacken plagen
pester

badly /ˈbæd.li/ adj
schlecht
ill, unwell

badly /ˈbæd.li/ adv
schlecht
in a bad manner

badly off adj
schlecht dran
In unfortunate circumstances

badminton /ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/ n
Badminton Federball
a racquet sport

badminton player n
Badmintonspieler Badmintonspielerin
a person who plays badminton

badmouth /ˈbæd.maʊθ/ v
schlechtmachen schlechtreden
to criticize or malign, especially unfairly or spitefully

badness /ˈbæd.nəs/ n
Schlechtigkeit
the quality of being bad

baffle /ˈbæfl̩/ n
Abweiser Leitblech Luftleitblech Prallblech Schallwand Schwallblech
regulating device

baffle /ˈbæfl̩/ v
verdutzen aus der Fassung bringen ratlos machen verblüffen verwirren überraschen
to totally bewilder; confuse or perplex

baffled adj
verdutzt ratlos verwirrt
thoroughly confused, puzzled

bag /ˈbeɪɡ/ /ˈbæɡ/ /ˈbæːɡ/ /ˈbɛɡ/ n
Tasche Sack Beutel
flexible container
Tüte
paper (or plastic) container given or sold to shoppers

bag of bones n
Haut und Knochen
a skinny person

bagatelle /ˌbæɡəˈtɛl/ n
Bagatelle Kleinigkeit Unwichtigkeit Nichtigkeit Belanglosigkeit Geringfügigkeit
trifle

bagel /ˈbeɪɡəl/ n
Bagel
toroidal bread roll that is boiled and then baked

baggage car n
Gepäckwagen
A railway vehicle in passenger trains used to carry passengers' heavy luggage

baggage claim n
Gepäckausgabe Gepäckrückgabe
designated location for receiving checked luggage

baggy /ˈbæɡi/ adj
ausgeleiert
of clothing, very loose-fitting

bagmaker n
Beutelmacher Beutelmacherin
manufacturer of bags

bagna cauda /ˌbɑːnjə ˈkaʊdə/ n
Bagna caoda Bagna cauda
dip made from anchovies, olive oil and garlic

bagpiper n
Dudelsackspieler Dudelsackpfeifer Dudelsackspielerin Dudelsackpfeiferin
one who plays the bagpipes

bagpipes /ˈbæɡ.pɑɪps/ n
Dudelsack Sackpfeife
musical wind instrument

baguette /bæˈɡɛt/ n
Baguette
a variety of bread that is long and narrow in shape

bahuvrihi /bahuːˈvɹiːhi/ n
Besitzkompositum
type of compound term

baiji n
Baiji Chinesische Flussdelfin
freshwater dolphin

bail /beɪ̯l/ n
Kaution
security

bail out v
abspringen sich mit dem Schleudersitz retten
To exit an aircraft while in flight
ausschöpfen schöpfen
To remove water from a boat by scooping it out
aus der Patsche helfen retten
To rescue, especially financially
durch Kaution freibekommen gegen Bürgschaft freibekommen
To secure the release of an arrested person

baileychlore n
Baileychlor
yellow-green mineral of the chlorite group

bailiff /ˈbeɪlɪf/ n
Gerichtsvollzieher Büttel Häscher
equivalent officers of the court in foreign contexts

bailiwick /ˈbeɪ.lɪ.wɪk/ n
vogtei
precincts within which a bailiff has jurisdiction

bailout /ˈbeɪlˌawt/ n
Notverkauf
a rescue, especially a financial rescue
Rettungsaktion
backup supply of air in scuba diving

bain-marie n
Bain-Marie Wasserbad
pan containing hot water

bait /beɪt/ n
Köder Lockmittel
anything which allures
Köder
substance used in catching fish
poisoned food to kill pests

bait /beɪt/ v
anlocken ködern
to attract with bait

bake /beɪk/ v
backen
to cook in an oven
trocknen
to dry by heat

baked /beɪkt/ adj
gebacken
cooked by baking

baked goods n
Backware
bread etc.

baked potato n
Backkartoffel gebackene Kartoffel
potato that has been baked

baker /ˈbeɪ.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈbeɪ.kɚ/ n
Bäcker Bäckerin
person who bakes and sells bread, etc

baker's dozen /ˌbeɪkəz ˈdʌzən/ /ˌbeɪkəɹz ˈdʌzən/ n
Bäckerdutzend
group of thirteen

bakery /ˈbeɪ.kə.ɹi/ n
Bäckerei Backstube
a shop in which bread and such is baked and sold

baking /ˈbeɪkɪŋ(ɡ)/ n
Backen
action in which something is baked

baking powder n
Backpulver
dry leavening agent used in baking

baking soda n
Backnatron Natron
common name for sodium bicarbonate

baking tray n
Backblech
oven-proof tray

bakkie /ˈbæ.ki/ n
Bakkie
any light delivery vehicle

baklava /ˈbæk.lə.və/ n
Baklava
sweet pastry

baksheesh /bækˈʃiːʃ/ n
Bakschisch
bribe or tip

balaclava /ˌbæl.əˈklɑː.və/ n
Balaklava Biwakmütze Skimaske Sturmhaube Sturmmaske
headgear

balalaika /bæləˈlaɪkə/ n
Balalaika
Russian instrument

balance /ˈbæləns/ n
Saldo Bilanz Guthaben
accounting: list of credits and debits
Ausgewogenheit
awareness of both viewpoints
Balance Gleichgewicht
equilibrium
Waage
scales

balance /ˈbæləns/ v
bilanzieren
accounting: to make credits and debits correspond
balancieren
to bring to equipoise
balancieren im Gleichgewicht halten
to hold precariously
ausgleichen
to make concepts agree

balance of power n
Mächtegleichgewicht
situation of equilibrium

balance of trade n
Handelsbilanz
difference between the monetary value of exports and imports in an economy over a certain period of time

balance sheet n
Bilanz
summary of assets, liabilities and equity

balance wheel n
Steigerad Unruh
timepiece mechanism

balanitis n
Balanitis Eichelentzündung
inflammation of glans penis

balcony /ˈbælkəni/ n
Balkon
structure extending from a building
structure overlooking a stage

bald /bɑld/ /bɔld/ /bɔːld/ adj
kahl glatzköpfig
having no hair

bald eagle n
Weißkopfseeadler
species of eagle native to North America

bald spot n
Kahlstelle
area on the head which has little or no hair

bald-headed adj
kahlköpfig glatzköpfig
having a bald head

baldacchin /ˈbaldəkɪn/ n
Baldachin
canopy suspended over an altar or throne

balderdash /ˈbɔːldə.dæʃ/ n
Gefasel
nonsense

baldie n
Glatzkopf
somebody who is bald

baldmoney /ˈbɔːldˌmʌni/ n
Bärwurz
Meum athamanticum

baldness n
Glatze Haarausfall Alopezie Calvities Dürftigkeit Glatzenbildung
condition or state of being (or becoming) bald

baldrick n
Wehrgehänge
broad belt

bale /beɪ̯l/ n
Ballen
rounded bundle of goods

bale /beɪ̯l/ v
paketieren
to wrap into a bale

baleen /ˈbeɪliːn/ n
Barte
plates in mouth of baleen whale

baleen whale n
Bartenwal
whale of the Mysticeti suborder

balise /bəˈliːz/ n
Balise

balisong n
Balisong Butterfly Butterflymesser
a folding pocket knife

balk /bɑk/ /bɔk/ /bɔːk/ n
Furchenrücken Rain
an unplowed strip of land
Balken
beam

balk /bɑk/ /bɔk/ /bɔːk/ v
sich sperren zurückweisen
to refuse suddenly
scheuen stocken stoppen verweigern
to stop short and refuse to go on
Einhalt gebieten behindern blockieren durchkreuzen stoppen vereiteln
to stop, check, block

ball /bɑl/ /bɔːl/ n
Fußballen
anatomy: ball of a foot
Kugel
ballistics: a solid nonexplosive missile
Mist
in plural - mildly vulgar slang - nonsense
Kugel Ball
mathematics: set of points in a metric space lying within a given distance of a given point
solid or hollow sphere
Ball Kugel
object, generally spherical, used for playing games
Knäuel
quantity of string, thread, etc., wound into a spherical shape
Ei
testicle
Ball
formal dance

ball bearing n
Kugellager
bearing assembly with spherical balls

ball game n
Ballspiel
game played with a ball

ball girl n
Ballmädchen
female who clears balls

ball lightning n
Kugelblitz
a short-lived, glowing ball sometimes observed to float in the air

ball pit n
Bällchenbad Bällebad Kugelbad
type of play area

ball-and-socket joint n
Kugelgelenk
type of joint

ballad /ˈbæləd/ n
Ballade
narrative poem
slow romantic song

ballast /ˈbæl.əst/ n
Ballast
heavy material placed in the hold of a vessel
Bettung Schotter
material laid to form a bed for a road

ballast /ˈbæl.əst/ v
beschottern
to lay ballast on the bed of a railway track
ballasten
to stabilize a ship with ballast

ballerina /ˌbæləɹˈiːnə/ n
Ballerina Ballettänzerin
female ballet dancer

ballet /bælæe/ /bæˈleɪ/ /bɐleː/ /bɛlæe/ /ˈbæleɪ/ n
Ballett
form of dance
theatrical presentation

ballet dancer n
Balletttänzer Balletttänzerin
a person who dances in ballets

ballet master n
Ballettmeister

balletomane /bæˈlɛt.əˌmeɪn/ n
Ballettomane
a ballet enthusiast

ballistic /bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
ballistisch
relating to ballistics

ballistic missile n
Ballistische Rakete
missile

ballistics /bəˈlɪst.ɪks/ n
Ballistik
science of the study of falling objects

balloon /bəˈluːn/ n
Ballon Luftballon
child’s toy
inflatable and buoyant object
Heißluftballon Ballon
inflatable object to transport people through the air
Ballon
medicine: sac inserted into part of the body

balloonist n
Ballonfahrer Ballonfahrerin Ballonflieger Ballonfliegerin
a person who flies in a (hot-air) balloon, balloons

ballot /ˈbalət/ /ˈbælət/ n
Stimmzettel
paper used for vote-casting

ballot box n
Wahlurne
a sealed box into which a voter puts a voting slip

ballot paper n
Stimmzettel
voting form

ballpark adj
grob ungefähr
approximate

ballpark n
Platz Stadion
field
Gegend
general vicinity

ballpark v
abschätzen
make an estimate

ballpark figure n
Hausnummer
rough estimate

ballpoint pen n
Kugelschreiber Kuli
pen

ballrace n
Laufring

ballroom n
Ballsaal
large room used for dancing
Standardtanz
type of elegant dance

balls /bɔːlz/ n
Eier Klöten
testicles

ballsack n
Hodensack
scrotum

ballsiness n
Draufgängertum Entschlossenheit Mut
courage

ballsy /ˈbɔlzi/ adj
draufgängerisch mutig
having balls

ballyhoo /bæliˈhuː/ n
Klamauk
noise shouting or uproar

ballyhoo /bæliˈhuː/ v
marktschreierisch anpreisen
to sensationalise or make grand claims

balmy /ˈbɑː.mi/ adj
mild sanft
mild and pleasant
lindernd mildernd sanft
soothing or fragrant

balneology n
Balneologie Bäderkunde
study of baths and bathing

baloney /bəˈloʊni/ /bəˈləʊni/ n
Fleischwurst Lyoner Mortadella
type of smoked sausage
Käse Quatsch
nonsense

balrog [ˈbɔːɫ.ɹɒɡ] n
Balrog
fiery demonic creature

balsa /ˈbɑlsə/ /ˈbɔːl.sə/ n
Balsabaum
a tree
Balsa Balsaholz
wood

balsam /ˈbɔːlsəm/ n
Balsam
figurative: something soothing
Springkraut
flowering plant of the genus Impatiens
Balsam Trost
soothing ointment
Heilsalbe Trost
sweet-smelling oil or resin derived from some plants

balsamic vinegar n
Balsamessig
a dark, sweet vinegar, made from reduced white wine

balun n
Balun
electronic device

baluster /ˈbæl.ʌ.stɹ/ n
Baluster
banister

balustrade /ˈbæl.ə.stɹeɪd/ /ˌbæl.əˈstɹeɪd/ n
Balustrade
row of balusters

bamboo /bæmˈbu/ n
Bambus
plant
Bambus Bambusrohr
wood

bamboo antshrike n
Bambusameisenwürger
a passerine bird

bamboo shoot n
Bambussprossen
edible part of some bamboo types

bamboozle /bæm.ˈbuː.zəl/ v
Bambule beschwindeln tricksen
to con, defraud, trick

ban /bæn/ n
Verbot
prohibition
Ban
a subdivision of currency
Ban Banus
title used in several states in central and south-eastern Europe

ban /bæn/ v
verbieten
forbid

banal /bəˈnæl/ /bəˈnɑːl/ /ˈbeɪnəl/ adj
banal
common

banality /beɪˈnælɨti/ /bəˈnælɨti/ n
Banalität
quality of being banal
something which is banal

banalize v
banalisieren
to make banal

banally adv
banal
in a banal manner

banana /bəˈnænə/ /bəˈnɑːnə/ n
Banane
fruit
Bananenstaude
plant

banana peel n
Bananenschale
outermost layer of the banana

banana republic n
Bananenrepublik
country

banana seat n
Bananensattel
[elongated seat

banana split /bə.ˈnæ.nə splɪt/ /bə.ˈnɑː.nə splɪt/ n
Bananensplit
A dessert containing a banana cut in half

bananalike adj
bananig

bananaquit n
Zuckervogel
Coereba flaveola

banat n
Banat

band /bænd/ [beənd] n
Frequenzspektrum Band
part of radio spectrum
Band
strip of material wrapped around things to hold them together
group of energy levels in a solid state material
Band Combo Kapelle Musikkapelle
group of musicians
Bande Gruppe Mannschaft Stamm Trupp
group of people loosely united for a common purpose
Blaskapelle Marschkapelle
orchestra originally playing janissary music

band /bænd/ [beənd] v
beringen
ornithology: to fasten an identifying band around the leg of
binden
to fasten with a band
verbinden
(intransitive) to group together for a common purpose

band-aid /ˈbændeɪd/ n
Pflaster Heftpflaster
adhesive bandage
Behelf Behelfslösung Notlösung Übergangslösung
temporary or makeshift solution

band-tailed antshrike n
Schulterflecken-Ameisenwürger
bird

bandage /ˈbændɪdʒ/ n
Verband
medical binding

bandage /ˈbændɪdʒ/ v
bandagieren
to apply a bandage to something

bandana /bænˈdæn.ə/ n
Piratenkopftuch Piratentuch
large kerchief

banded /ˈbændɪd/ adj
gebändert
marked with bands of colour

banded archerfish n
Schützenfisch Spritzfisch
Toxotes jaculatrix

banded mongoose n
Zebramanguste
Mungos mungo

bandgap n
Bandlücke
physics

bandicoot /ˈbændiˌkut/ /ˈbændɪˌkuːt/ n
Nasenbeutler
small Australian marsupial with a long snout

bandit /ˈbændɪt/ n
Bandit
one who robs others

banditry n
Banditentum
acts characteristic of a bandit

bandolier /ˌbændəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ n
Bandalier Bandelier Bandolier Patronengurt
an ammunition belt

bandoneon n
Bandoneon
accordion

bandsaw n
Bandsäge
a saw whose blade is a continuous band

bandstand /ˈbænd.stænd/ n
Musikpavillon Pavillon
platform for bands to play on

bandura /bænˈduɹə/ /bænˈdʊəɹə/ n
Bandura
Ukrainian plucked stringed instrument

bandwagon /ˈbændˌwæɡ.ən/ n
Partei Seite
(figuratively) Current movement that attracts wide support
Musikantenwagen
Large wagon to carry a band

bandwidth /ˈbændwɪdθ/ n
Bandbreite
measure of data flow rate in digital networks
width of a frequency band
width of the smallest frequency band within which the signal can fit

bandy /ˈbændi/ adj
o-beinig
bowlegged

bandy /ˈbændi/ n
Bandy
winter sport played on ice

bandy /ˈbændi/ v
austauschen wechseln
to give and receive reciprocally

bandy-legged adj
o-beinig
bow-legged

bane /beɪn/ n
Ruin Verderben
source of harm or ruin; affliction

bane /beɪn/ v
ruinieren
to be the bane of

baneberry n
Christophskraut
plant

bang /bæŋ(ɡ)/ interjection
peng
verbal percussive sound

bang /bæŋ(ɡ)/ n
Schlag Hieb
A strike upon an object causing such a noise
Knall
A sudden percussive noise
Knall Explosion
An explosion
Ausrufzeichen
The symbol !

bang /bæŋ(ɡ)/ v
bumsen ficken knallen
slang: to engage in sexual intercourse
einen Pony schneiden
to cut hair squarely across
einschlagen
to hammer
schlagen
to hit hard
knallen
to make sudden loud noises

bang out v
herauswürgen zusammenschustern zusammenstöpseln
to do something quickly

bang up adj
erstklassig spitzenmäßig
superior, excellent

bang up v
demolieren zerdeppern
to damage

banging /ˈbæŋ.ɪŋ/ adj
großartig stark toll
excellent

bangle /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/ n
Armreif Armreifen Armring Armspange
a rigid bracelet or anklet, especially one with no clasp

bangs /bæŋz/ n
Pony
hair that hangs down over the forehead

banish /ˈbænɪʃ/ v
vertreiben
to expel, especially from the mind
verbannen herauswerfen
to send someone away and forbid that person from returning

banister /ˈbænɪstə(ɹ)/ n
Geländerpfosten
one of the vertical supports of a handrail
Geländer
the handrail on the side of a staircase

banjax /ˈbæn.d͡ʒæks/ v
ruinieren zerstören
To ruin or destroy

banjo /ˈbæn.dʒoʊ/ /ˈbæn.dʒəʊ/ n
Banjo
a musical instrument

banjoist n
Banjoist Banjoistin Banjospieler Banjospielerin
person who plays the banjo

bank /bæŋk/ n
Bank
branch office
institution
storage for important goods
an underwater area of higher elevation, a sandbank
embankment, an earth slope
Ufer
edge of river or lake

bank account n
Bankkonto
fund deposited by a customer for safekeeping in a bank

bank holiday n
Feiertag
a weekday granted to workers as a national holiday

bank robber n
Bankräuber
one who robs or steals from a bank

bank statement n
Kontoauszug
statement of transactions and balances

banked slalom n
Banked-Slalom

banker /ˈbæŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæŋkɚ/ n
Bank Bankhalter Bankhalterin
dealer
Geldwechsler Geldwechslerin
money changer
Bankier Bankierin
one who conducts the business of banking

banknote n
Banknote Geldschein Schein
paper currency

bankroll n
Bündel Geldscheine Geldscheinbündel
.A roll of banknotes.

bankroll v
die Kosten übernehmen finanzieren für die Kosten aufkommen
to fund a project

bankrupt /ˈbæŋ.kɹəpt/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹəpt/ adj
bankrott
having been legally declared insolvent

bankrupt /ˈbæŋ.kɹəpt/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹəpt/ v
treiben
force into bankruptcy

bankruptcy /ˈbæŋkɹʌptsɪ/ n
Bankrott Pleite Konkurs
legally declared or recognised condition of insolvency

bankster /ˈbæŋkstə/ n
Bankster

banner /ˈbænə/ /ˈbænɚ/ adj
außerordentlich herausragend hervorragend
exceptional; very good

banner /ˈbænə/ /ˈbænɚ/ n
Banner Werbebanner
advertisement on a web page
Banner Fahne
cause or purpose; a campaign or movement
Banner
flag
Banderole Spruchband Transparent
large piece of cloth with a slogan or emblem carried in a demonstration or other procession
Spruchband Transparent
large sign
Standarte
principal standard of a knight

banns /bænz/ n
Aufgebot
the announcement of a forthcoming marriage

banquet /ˈbæŋkwɪt/ n
Bankett Festmahl Gastmahl
a large celebratory meal; a feast

banshee /bænˈʃiː/ n
Banshee
in Irish folklore, a female spirit

bantam n
Zwerghuhn
chicken

bantamweight n
Bantamgewicht Bantamgewichtler
competitor
Bantamgewicht
weight in sports

banteng /ˈbɑntɛŋ/ n
Banteng
Bos javanicus

banter /ˈbæntə/ /ˈbæntɚ/ n
Scherz Gelaber Gelabere Geplauder Geplänkel Neckerei
good humoured conversation

banter /ˈbæntə/ /ˈbæntɚ/ v
scherzen albern necken plaudern schäkern sich necken
to engage in banter
Spaß haben sich amüsieren sich vergnügen spielen
to play or do something amusing
auf den Arm nehmen necken sich necken sticheln verulken
to tease mildly

bantustan /ˌbantuːˈstan/ /ˌbæntuˈstæn/ n
Bantustan
territory defined as a homeland for black South Africans

banya /ˈbɑːnjə/ n
Banja
a Russian steam bath

baobab /ˈbeɪoʊˌbæb/ /ˈbeɪəʊbab/ n
Affenbrotbaum Baobab
Adansonia digitata

baptism /ˈbæptɪzəm/ n
Taufe
Christian sacrament

baptism of fire n
Feuertaufe
the first experience of a severe ordeal

baptismal font n
Taufbecken
a basin used for baptism

baptismal name n
Taufname
name given at christening

baptist /ˈbæptɪst/ n
Täufer Täuferin
person who baptizes

baptistry n
Baptisterium Taufkapelle Taufkirche
space where a baptismal font is located

baptize v
taufen
To perform the Christian sacrament of baptism
To dedicate or christen

bar /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ n
Bar Kneipe Lokal Gasthaus Beisl
business licensed to sell intoxicating beverages
Bar
closet containing alcoholic beverages in a private house or a hotel room
Bar Theke Tresen
counter of such a premises
Block Stück Tafel
cuboid piece of any commodity
Balken Streifen Strich
long, narrow drawn or printed rectangle, cuboid or cylinder
Barren
metallurgy: solid object of round, square, hexagonal, octagonal or rectangular section
Sandbank
nautical: sand formation
Verbot
official order prohibiting some activity
Schlagbaum Schranke
rail bar at level crossing
Barren Stange Block
solid object with uniform cross-section
Bar
unit of pressure

bar /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ v
versperren
to lock or bolt with a bar
versperren blockieren
to obstruct the passage of
verbieten
to prohibit

bar association n
Rechtsanwaltskammer
an organization of lawyers

bar chair n
Barstuhl
tall chair-like seat

bar chart n
Balkendiagramm
graph in the form of boxes of different heights

bar line n
Taktstrich
vertical line across a staff

bar mitzvah /ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈmɪts.və/ n
Bar-Mizwa Bar Mitzwa Bar Mizwa
Jewish coming of age ceremony for boys

bar of chocolate n
Schokoriegel
slab of chocolate

bar shot n
Stangenkugel
double-headed shot connected by a bar

bar stool n
Barhocker Barstuhl
stool used for sitting

bar-crested antshrike n
Streifenameisenwürger
a passerine bird of the antbird family

bar-tailed godwit n
Pfuhlschnepfe
bar-tailed godwit

bar-winged rail n
Fidjiralle
bird

barb /bɑː(ɹ)b/ n
Widerhaken
point that stands backward in an arrow, fishhook, etc

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
barbarisch
uncivilized

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ n
Barbar
derogatory term for someone from a developing country
uncivilized person
warrior associated with Sword and Sorcery stories

barbaric /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪk/ adj
barbarisch
uncivilised

barbarism /ˈbɑɹbəˈɹɪzm̩/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹɪz(ə)m/ n
Barbarei
barbaric act
condition of existing barbarically

barbarity /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪti/ n
Barbarei
state of being barbarous

barbecue /ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/ /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/ n
Barbecue Grill Grillen Grillplatte Grillteller
cooking instrument

barbecue /ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/ /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/ v
grillen
to cook food on a barbecue

barbecue sauce /ˈbɑːbɪkjuː sɔːs/ /ˈbɑːɹbəkjuː sɑːs/ n
Barbecuesauce
type of sauce

barbed wire n
Stacheldraht
twisted strands of steel wire

barbel /ˈbɑːbəl/ n
Barbe
fish

barbell n
Langhantel
wide steel bar with premeasured weights

barber /ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/ /ˈbɑː.bə/ n
Barbier Bartscherer Bartschneider
person whose profession is cutting (usually male) customers' hair and beards

barber /ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/ /ˈbɑː.bə/ v
frisieren
to cut the hair

barber surgeon n
Feldscher Bader Feldscherer Feldschererin Feldscherin
medical practitioner

barberry /ˈbɑɹbɛɹi/ n
Berberitze Essigbeere Sauerdorn
Berberis

barbershop n
Friseurgeschäft Friseurladen Friseursalon Herrenfriseurladen Herrenfriseursalon
barber's shop

barbet n
Französischer Wasserhund
dog

barbiturate /ˌbɑɹˈbɪtʃu.ɪt/ /ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈbɪtʃəɹɪt/ n
Barbiturat Barbitursäurepräparat
derivative of barbituric acid that acts as a depressant of the central nervous system

barcarole /ˈbɑɹkəˌɹoʊl/ /ˈbɑːkəɹəʊl/ n
Barkarole
Venetian folk song

barcode /ˈbɑː(ɹ)kəʊd/ n
Strichcode Barcode Balkencode
set of machine-readable parallel bars

bard /bɑːd/ [bɑɹd] n
Barde
professional poet and singer
fat bacon

bardiche /ˈbɑː(ɹ)diːʃ/ n
Berdysch
weapon

bardo /ˈbɑɹdoʊ/ /ˈbɑːdəʊ/ n
Bardo
state of existence between death and subsequent reincarnation

bare /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛɚ/ adj
nackt bar
naked, uncovered

bare-bones adj
auf ein Minimum reduziert minimalistisch
minimalist

bare-breasted adj
barbusig
having the breasts and nipples exposed

barefoot /ˈbɛəfʊt/ /ˈbɛɹfʊt/ adj
barfuß barfüßig
wearing nothing on the feet

barefoot doctor n
Barfußarzt Barfußärztin
farmer with basic medical training

bareheaded adj
barhaupt barhäuptig
having no covering on the head

barely /ˈbɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈbɛɹ.li/ adv
kaum
by a small margin

barfly /bɑɹflaɪ/ /bɑːflaɪ/ n
Kneipenhocker
person who spends much time in a bar

bargain /ˈbɑːɡən/ /ˈbɑːɹɡən/ n
Schnäppchen
item bought at a low price

bargain /ˈbɑːɡən/ /ˈbɑːɹɡən/ v
feilschen markten
to make a bargain

bargain bin n
Grabbeltisch Wühltisch
container holding miscellaneous discounted merchandise

bargaining chip n
Druckmittel
leverage at negotiations

barge /bɑɹdʒ/ /bɑːdʒ/ n
Lastkahn Schleppkahn
flat-bottomed bulk carrier mainly for inland waters

barge in v
dazwischenplatzen
to intrude

barista /baˈɹista/ /bəˈɹiːstə/ /bəˈɹɪstə/ n
Barista
person who prepares coffee in a coffee shop for customers

barite n
Barit Baryt Schwerspat
mineral

baritone /ˈbɛɹ.ɪ.toʊn/ n
Bariton
male voice
musical range
person, instrument or group

barium /ˈbɛəɹɪəm/ n
Barium
chemical element

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ n
Bellen Gebell
figurative: abrupt utterance
Gebell Bellen
short, loud, explosive utterance
Rinde Borke
exterior covering of a tree
Bark
three-masted vessel, foremast and mainmast square-rigged, mizzenmast schooner-rigged

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ v
bellen kläffen
to make a loud noise (dogs)
blaffen brüllen
to speak sharply
abrinden
to strip the bark from, to peel

bark beetle n
Borkenkäfer
beetle of Scolytinae

barkeeper n
Barmixer Barmixerin Schankwirt Schankwirtin
bartender

barking n
Bellen Gebell

barking dogs seldom bite proverb
Hunde, die bellen, beißen nicht
people who make threats rarely carry them out

barley /ˈbɑɹli/ /ˈbɑːli/ n
Gerste
Hordeum vulgare or its grains

barleycorn /ˈbɑː(ɹ)liˌkɔː(ɹ)n/ n
Gerstenkorn
grain of barley

barn /bɑɹn/ [baːn] [bɐːn] [bɑɹn] [bɑːn] [bɒən] n
Scheune Schuppen Stall Scheuer Stadel
building
barn Barn
unit

barn owl /ˈbɑːn ˌaʊl/ n
Schleiereule
Tyto alba

barn swallow n
Rauchschwalbe
species of swallow

barnacle /ˈbɑɹnəkl̩/ /ˈbɑːnəkl̩/ n
Rankenfußkrebs Rankenfüßer Seepocke
marine crustacean

barnacle goose n
Weißwangengans Nonnengans
Branta leucopsis

barometer /bəˈɹɑməɾɚ/ /bəˈɹɒmətə(ɹ)/ n
Barometer
an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure

barometric /ˌbæɹəˈmetɹɪk/ adj
barometrisch
of or pertaining to atmospheric pressure

baron /ˈbæɹən/ /ˈbɛɹən/ n
Baron Freiherr
male ruler of a barony

baroness /ˌbæ.ɹəˈnɛs/ n
Baronin Baronesse
female ruler of a barony

barony /ˈbæ.ɹə.ni/ n
Baronat Baronie
a dominion ruled by a baron or baroness

baroque organ n
Barockorgel Barockpfeifenorgel barocke Pfeifenorgel
type of pipe organ

barquentine n
Schonerbark
sailing vessel

barrack /ˈbæ.ɹək/ n
Kaserne Baracke
a building for soldiers
Baracke
simple, low structure

barracks emperor /ˈbæɹəks ˈɛmpəɹə/ /ˈbæɹəks ˈɛmpəɹɚ/ n
Soldatenkaiser
emperor who seized power by virtue of his command of the army

barrage /bəˈɹɑːʒ/ /ˈbæɹɑːʒ/ n
Sperrfeuer
heavy curtain of artillery fire

barramundi n
Barramundi
species of diadromous fish

barrator /ˈbæɹətə(ɹ)/ n
Querulant
who vexes others with frequent and needless lawsuits

barre chord n
Barreegriff Barrégriff Quergriff
a guitar chord

barred antshrike n
Bindenameisenwürger
a passerine bird

barred spiral galaxy n
Balkenspiralgalaxie
spiral galaxy

barrel /ˈbæɹəl/ n
Lauf Gewehrrohr
metallic tube of a gun
Fässchen Birne Fass
part of a clarinet
Barrel
quantity
Rumpf
ribs and belly of a horse or pony
Fass Tonne
round vessel made from staves bound with a hoop
Gehäuse Hohlzylinder Trommel
solid drum, hollow cylinder or case
Abfallbehälter Abfalltonne
waste receptacle
Federspule Spindel
zoology: hollow basal part of a feather

barrel /ˈbæɹəl/ v
rasen sausen schießen zischen
to move quickly or in an uncontrolled manner

barrel bomb n
Fassbombe

barrel organ n
Drehorgel Leierkasten
pipe instrument with air controlled pins in a revolving barrel

barrel roll n
Fassrolle
aerobatic maneuver

barrel vault n
Tonnengewölbe
architecture

barren /ˈbæɹən/ adj
ausgedörrt ausgetrocknet dürr kahl karg trocken
bleak
dürr karg unfruchtbar
infertile
steril unfruchtbar
unable to bear children; sterile

barren /ˈbæɹən/ n
Kargland Öde Ödland
area of low fertility and habitation, a desolate place

barrette /bəˈɹɛt/ n
Haarspange Haarklammer
A clasp or clip for gathering and holding the hair

barricade /ˌbæɹɪˈkeɪd/ n
Barrikade
a barrier constructed across a road, especially as a military defence
an obstacle, barrier or bulwark

barricade /ˌbæɹɪˈkeɪd/ v
verbarrikadieren
to close or block a road etc., using a barricade

barrier /ˈbæɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæɹi.əɹ/ /ˈbɛɹi.əɹ/ n
Grenze
boundary or limit
Barriere Hindernis Hürde
obstacle or impediment
Schranke Barriere Sperre Schlagbaum
structure that bars passage

barrister /ˈbæ.ɹɪst.ə(ɹ)/ n
Anwalt Rechtsanwalt Anwältin Barrister Rechtsanwältin
lawyer with the right to speak as an advocate in higher lawcourts

barroom n
Bar Schankraum Schankstube
room serving alcoholic drinks

barrow /ˈbæɹ.əʊ/ /ˈbæɹoʊ/ n
Grabhügel
mound of earth and stones raised over a grave
Karre Karren
small vehicle used to carry a load and pulled or pushed by hand
Borg
castrated boar

bars /ˈbɑː(ɹ)z/ n
Gitter
grating, grill, grid

barse /bɑːs/ /bɑːɹs/ n
Barsch
fish

bartender /ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɚ/ /ˈbɑːˌtɛndə(ɹ)/ n
Barkeeper Barmann Barmixer
person who works in a bar

barter /ˈbɑɹtəɹ/ /ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ n
Tauschhandel Tauschgeschäft
exchange of goods or services
Tauschware
goods or services

barter /ˈbɑɹtəɹ/ /ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ v
tauschen
exchange goods or services without involving money

basal [ˈbeɪsəɫ] [ˈbeɪzəɫ] adj
basal
associated with the base of an organism or structure

basalt /bəˈsɑlt/ /ˈbæsɒlt/ n
Basalt
hard rock

basaltic adj
basaltisch
relating to basalt

bascule bridge n
Klappbrücke
type of movable bridge

base /beɪs/ n
Base Lauge
chemical compound that will neutralize an acid
baseball: one of the three places that a runner can stand in safety
electronics: controlling terminal of a transistor
Basis Base
geometry: lowest side or face
Basis
headquarters
Schildfuß
heraldic charge: lowest third of a shield or escutcheon
heraldry: lower part of the field
Basis Stützpunkt Kaserne
permanent structure for housing military
Basis Grundlage
something from which other things extend
starting point of thought

base /beɪs/ v
basieren
have as its foundation or starting point

base class n
Basisklasse

base on v
auf etwas stützen
to ground (an opinion etc.)

base rent n
Kaltmiete
Rent paid before inclusion of other factors

baseball /ˈbeɪs.bɔl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/ n
Baseball
ball game

baseball bat n
Baseballschläger
device which is swung to try to make contact with baseballs

baseball cap /ˈbeɪs.bɔl ˌkæp/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl ˌkæp/ n
Baseballkappe Basecap
cap

baseband n
Basisband
frequency range
Basisbandübertragung
transmission method

based /beɪst/ adj
basiert
founded on

baseline /ˈbeɪslaɪn/ n
Grundlinie Schriftlinie
line used as the basis for the alignment of glyphs
Grundlinie
tennis: chalk line at the farthest ends of the court indicating the boundary of the area of play

basement /ˈbeɪsmənt/ n
Keller Kellergeschoss Untergeschoss
floor below ground level
Grundgebirge
mass of rock

bash up v
verdreschen verhauen verprügeln
assault someone with the intention of causing physical injury

bashful [ˈbæʃfəɫ] adj
scheu schüchtern verlegen
inclined to avoid notice

bashfulness n
Scham
the quality or property of being bashful

bashlyk /ˈbæʃ.lɪk/ n
Baschlik
protective cone-shaped hood

basic /ˈbeɪsɪk/ adj
basisch
chemistry: of a base
anspruchslos einfach elementar funktional simpel
elementary, simple, merely functional
elementar grundlegend wesentlich
necessary, essential for life or some process

basic income n
Grundeinkommen
basic income

basic rate interface n
ISDN-Basisaschluss

basic research n
Grundlagenforschung
type of research

basically /ˈbeɪsɪk(ə)li/ adv
im Prinzip
in a fundamental or basic manner

basidiomycete n
Ständerpilz
fungus of phylum Basidiomycota

basil /ˈbeɪz.əl/ /ˈbæz.əl/ n
Basilikum
herb
plant

basilect /ˈbæsɪlekt/ n
Basilekt
variety of a language that has diverged greatly from the standard form

basilica /bəˈsɪlɪkə/ n
Basilika
Christian church building having a nave

basilisk /ˈbæs.ɪ.lɪsk/ n
Basilisk
snake-like dragon type
type of lizard (genus Basiliscus)

basin /ˈbeɪsɪn/ n
Einzugsgebiet Einzugsbecken
area of land that drains into a common outlet
Schüssel
shallow bowl for a single serving
Becken Waschbecken
wide bowl for washing

basis /ˈbeɪsɪs/ n
Basis
linearly independent, spanning set of vectors
Grundlage Basis
starting point for an argument
Basis Grundlage
underlying condition

bask /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ v
genießen
to take great pleasure or satisfaction; to feel warm or happiness

basket /ˈbaːskət/ /ˈbæskɪt/ /ˈbɑːskɪt/ n
Korb
container
basketball: hoop from which a net is suspended
basketball: act of putting the ball through the basket

basket case n
hoffnungsloser Fall
in a bad condition
Nervenbündel
one made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic or stress

basketball /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/ /ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ n
Basketball
the sport
the ball used in the sport

basketball player n
Basketballer Basketballspieler
person who plays basketball

basketmaker n
Korbmacher Korbflechter Korbflechterin Korbmacherin
person who weaves baskets

basketweaver n
Korbflechter Korbflechterin
one who takes part in the craft of basketweaving

basking shark n
Riesenhai
Cetorhinus maximus

bass /beɪs/ adj
bass
low in pitch

bass /beɪs/ n
Bassschlüssel Baßschlüssel
clef sign
Baß Bass
low spectrum of sound
musical instrument
Bass Baß
singer
section of musical group

bass /beɪs/ /bæs/ n
Barsch
perch

bass clarinet n
Bassklarinette
bass instrument in the clarinet family

bass clef /ˈbeɪsklɛf/ n
Bassschlüssel
music symbol

bass drum /ˈbeɪsˌdɹʌm/ n
große Trommel
large drum with a low pitch

bass guitar /ˈbeɪsɡɪˈtɑːɹ/ n
Bass Bassgitarre
stringed musical instrument

basset horn n
Bassetthorn
alto instrument of the clarinet family

bassist /ˈbeɪs.ɪst/ n
Bassist
musician

basso continuo n
Basso continuo Generalbass
continuous realization of harmony

bassoon /bəˈsun/ /bəˈsuːn/ n
Fagott
musical instrument in the woodwind family

bassoonist n
Fagottist Fagottistin Fagottspieler Fagottspielerin
person who plays the bassoon

basswood /ˈbæswʊd/ n
Linde
linden

bast /bæst/ n
Bast
fibre made from the phloem of certain plants

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ interjection
Bastard
exclamation of dismay

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ n
Bastard Hurensohn Mistkerl Arsch
contemptible etc. person
Bastard
humorously: man, fellow
Bastard Bankert Bastardin Kegel
person born to unmarried parents

bastard sugar n
Bastern
light brown sugar

baste /beɪst/ v
heften
sew with long or loose stitches

bastion /ˈbæsti.ən/ n
Bastion
projecting part of a rampart
person who strongly defends some principle
well-fortified position

bastnaesite n
Bastnäsit
mineral

bat /bæt/ n
Fledermaus
small flying mammal
Keule Schläger
club used for striking the ball in sports

bat /bæt/ v
schlagen
hit

bat an eyelid v
mit der Wimper zucken
to react in any slight way

bat mitzvah n
Bat-Mizwa
Jewish coming of age ceremony for a girl

batch /bæt͡ʃ/ n
Partie
quantity of anything produced in one operation
Liefermenge Stapel
quantity of baked goods made at one time

batch file n
Batchdatei
file containing instructions for OS

batch processing n
Stapelverarbeitung
the execution of a series of programs

bateleur /ˌbætəˈlɜː/ n
Gaukler
Terathopius ecaudatus

batfish n
Fledermausfisch
fish of the genus Platax

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ⁓bæθ] [bæθ⁓bɛəθ⁓beəθ] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ] n
Bad Baden
act of bathing
Bad
room
Badewanne
tub

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ⁓bæθ] [bæθ⁓bɛəθ⁓beəθ] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ] v
baden
To wash a person or animal in a bath

bath towel n
Badetuch
towel for drying the body

bathe /beɪð/ n
Bad
act of bathing

bathe /beɪð/ v
waschen
to apply water to
baden
to clean a person by immersion in water
to cover or surround
to immerse oneself in water
baden waschen
to clean oneself

bather /ˈbeɪðə(ɹ)/ n
Badende Badender Nacktbader Nacktbaderin Schwimmer Schwimmerin
One who bathes or swims

bathhouse n
Badehaus Bad Badeanstalt
a building with baths for communal use

bathing /ˈbeɪˌðɪŋ(ɡ)/ n
Baden
act of bathing

bathing beauty n
Badenixe Badeschönheit
attractive woman in bathing suit

bathing machine n
Badekarre Badekarren
portable changing room

bathos /ˈbeɪθɒs/ n
Bathos
unintentional failure at artistic effect

bathrobe /ˈbæθɹoʊb/ /ˈbɑːθɹəʊb/ n
Bademantel
terrycloth robe

bathroom /ˈbæθ.ɹuːm/ /ˈbæθɹum/ /ˈbɑːθ.ɹuːm/ n
Badezimmer Bad
a room with a bathtub

bathroom scales n
Badezimmerwaage Personenwaage
flat floor-mounted scales

bathtub /ˈbæθtʌb/ /ˈbɑːθtʌb/ n
Badewanne
large container in which a person may bathe

bathymetry n
Bathymetrie
the measurement of the depths of the seas

bathyscaphe /ˈbæθɪˌskeɪv/ n
Bathyskaph Bathyscaph
self-propelled deep-sea submersible

bathysphere /ˈbæθɪˌsfɪə(ɹ)/ n
Bathysphäre
diving chamber

batik /bəˈtʰiːk/ n
Batik
A method of dyeing fabric

batik /bəˈtʰiːk/ v
batiken
to dye fabric using the wax-resist method

batman /ˈbætmən/ n
Ordonanz Ordonnanz
servant to an army officer
Batman
former unit of weight

baton /bəˈtɑn/ /ˈbætɒn/ n
Taktstock
music: conductor's stick

batshit /ˈbæt.ʃɪt/ adj
durchgeknallt
insane

battalion /bəˈtælɪən/ n
Bataillon
any large body of troops
Bataillon Sanitätsbataillon
army unit

batten /ˈbætən/ n
Latte Segellatte
nautical: long strip that keeps a sail flat
Dachlatte Diele Latte Leiste
thin strip of wood used in construction
Lade Weberlade
weaving: the movable bar of a loom

batten /ˈbætən/ v
gedeihen
to become better
sich an etwas weiden sich ergötzen
to gratify a morbid appetite or craving
mästen
to improve by feeding; fatten
gedeihen schmarotzen
to prosper, especially at the expense of others
fett werden sich mästen
to thrive by feeding; grow fat
Schotten dicht machen
to fasten or secure a hatch using battens

batter /ˈbætə(ɹ)/ /ˈbætəɹ/ n
Backteig Panade
beaten mixture of flour and liquid
Besäufnis Gelage Saufgelage Trinkgelage
binge
Batter
player attempting to hit the ball

batter /ˈbætə(ɹ)/ /ˈbætəɹ/ v
einbacken panieren
to coat with batter
prügeln
to hit or strike violently and repeatedly

battered adj
angeschlagen ramponiert zerbeult zusammengehauen zusammengeschlagen übel zugerichtet
beaten repeatedly or consistently
abgenutzt abgewetzt zerbeult zerschlissen
beaten up through a lot of use

battering ram n
Rammbock Sturmbock
type of siege engine used to smash gates and walls

battery /ˈbætəɹi/ n
(Artillerie) Batterie Batterie
coordinated group of artillery
Batterie
device storing electricity
Körperverletzung tätlicher Angriff
legal: act of unlawful violence
Legebatterie
set of cages for hens

battery-powered adj
batteriebetrieben
powered by battery

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ n
Schlacht Kampf Gefecht
general action, fight, or encounter; a combat
Kampf
struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ v
kämpfen
(intransitive) to join in battle; to contend in fight
bekriegen bekämpfen
(transitive) to assail in battle; to fight

battle axe n
Streitaxt Kriegsbeil
ancient military weapon

battle cry n
Schlachtruf Feldgeschrei Kampfruf Schlachtgeschrei
something the troops yell out when going to war or battle

battle fatigue n
Kriegstrauma
psychiatric condition

battle of the sexes n
Geschlechterkampf
any competition between males and females
Kampf der Geschlechter
game theory

battle-cruiser n
Schlachtkreuzer
type of warship

battledore n
Federballschläger
The racket used in this game

battlefield n
Schlachtfeld
field of a land battle

battlefront n
Front
line along which opposing armies engage in combat

battlement [ˈbætəɫmənt] n
Zinne Befestigung Festungsmauer Mauerzinne
indented parapet formed by a series of rising members

battleplan n
Schlachtplan
strategy and tactics to be used in a battle

battleship n
Schiffe versenken
guessing game
Schlachtschiff
warship

bauble /ˈbɑbəl/ /ˈbɔbəl/ [ˈbɒbəɫ] [ˈbɔːbəɫ] n
Christbaumkugel
small shiny spherical decoration, commonly put on Christmas trees

baud /bɔːd/ n
Baud
A rate defined as the number of signalling events per second

bauxite /ˈbɔːksaɪt/ n
Bauxit
ore

bavarois /ˌbævə(ɹ)ˈwɑː/ /ˌbɑvɚˈwɑ/ n
Creme
pudding

bawdily /ˈbɔːdɪli/ adv
obszön schlüpfrig
in a bawdy manner

bawdy /ˈbɔdi/ /ˈbɔːdi/ adj
unanständig
obscene

bawl /bɑl/ /bɔl/ [bɔːɫ] v
brüllen schreien
(intransitive) To shout or utter in a loud and intense manner
brüllen heulen
(intransitive) To wail; to give out a blaring cry

bay /beɪ/ n
Lorbeer Lorbeerblatt
herb
Lorbeer
shrub
Bucht Golf Meerbusen
body of water

bay cat n
Borneo-Goldkatze
Catopuma badia

bay leaf n
Lorbeerblatt
herb

bay window n
Erker Erkerfenster
type of window

bayan n
Bajan
a Russian accordion

bayonet /ˈbeɪə(ʊ)nɨt/ /ˌbeɪəˈnɛt/ n
Bajonett
weapon

bazaar /bəˈzaː/ /bəˈzɑɹ/ /bəˈzɑː(ɹ)/ n
Basar Markt
marketplace

bazooka /bəˈzuːkə/ n
Bazooka
American shoulder fired rocket grenade launcher
Bazooka Panzerfaust Raketenpanzerbüchse
any shoulder fired rocket grenade launcher

be /bi/ /biː/ v
sein existieren
exist
sein sich befinden
occupy a place
sein stattfinden
occur, take place
sein
used to connect a noun to an adjective that describes it
used to indicate that the subject and object are the same
used to indicate that the subject has the qualities described by a noun or noun phrase
used to indicate that the subject plays the role of the predicate nominal
elliptical form of "be here", or similar
used to indicate weather, air quality, or the like
used to indicate that the values on either side of an equation are the same
(archaic) used to form the perfect aspect with certain intransitive verbs
used to form the continuous forms of various tenses
have a certain age
used to link a subject to a count or measurement
sein werden
used to form future tenses, especially the future subjunctive
werden sein
used to form the passive voice

be able to v
können in der Lage sein
have ability to

be all about v
abfahren auf
be interested in
gehen um sich drehen um
deal with

be all ears v
ganz Ohr sein
to listen carefully or eagerly; to anticipate

be ashamed v
schämen
feel ashamed

be awake v
wachen
to not sleep

be bored v
langweilen
suffer from boredom

be born v
auf die Welt kommen das Licht der Welt erblicken geboren werden zur Welt kommen
to come into existence through birth

be born yesterday v
sein von gestern
to be inexperienced

be called v
heißen nennen
to have a specific name

be careful interjection
sei vorsichtig seid vorsichtig seien Sie vorsichtig vorsichtig!
proceed with caution

be good for v
gut sein zu taugen
be fit

be late v
verspäten
arrive late

be my guest v
bedienen zugreifen
do as you wish

be prepared phraseologicalUnit
sei bereit seid bereit
motto

be right v
Recht haben im Recht sein
be correct in one's judgement or statement about something

be silent v
schweigen still sein
refrain from speaking

be that as it may adv
wie dem auch sei
nevertheless

be there v
da sein

be up to v
hängen von
to depend on
vorhaben
to do or be involved in doing

be wrong v
irren täuschen verschätzen
have an incorrect belief, be mistaken

be-all and end-all n
Daseinsgrund Größte Höchste Maß aller Dinge Wichtigste
Something considered to be of the utmost importance

beach /bit͡ʃ/ /biːt͡ʃ/ n
Strand
sandy shore

beach /bit͡ʃ/ /biːt͡ʃ/ v
stranden
run something aground on a beach

beach ball n
Wasserball
a large light inflatable ball used in beach games

beach party n
Beachparty
party on the beach

beach soccer n
Beachsoccer
variant of soccer

beach volleyball n
Beachvolleyball
sport

beachcomber n
Strandfaulenzer
a loafer around a waterfront
Strandräuber
a seaman who hangs around port areas living off the charity of others

beacon /ˈbiːkən/ n
Bake
high hill or similar
Leuchtfeuer
signal fire

bead /biːd/ n
Perle
pierced small round object
Tropfen
small drop of liquid

bead tree n
Zedrachbaum
Melia azedarach

beak /biːk/ n
Schnabel
structure projecting from a bird's face
similar structure in an octopus

beaked whale n
Schnabelwal
whales in the family Ziphiidae

beaker /ˈbiːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbiːkɚ/ n
Becher
drinking vessel without a handle
mug
Becherglas
flat-bottomed vessel

beakhead n
galion
protruding part at the bow of a sailing ship

beam /biːm/ n
Balken
large piece of timber or iron
connector of notes
principal horizontal beam in a building
Strahl
ray

beam /biːm/ v
beamen
scifi: to transmit over high-tech wireless mechanism
weaving: to put on a beam
strahlen
to emit light
to smile broadly

bean /biːn/ n
Bohnenpflanze
plant of Fabaceae that produces edible seeds or pods
Bohne
seed
Bean
software: short for JavaBean

bean goose n
Saatgans
Anser fabalis

bean sprout n
Sprosse
a sprout grown out of a bean
Sojasprossen
the vegetarian food

beanbag /ˈbiːnbæɡ/ n
Beanbag
piece of furniture

beanie /ˈbiː.ni/ n
Beanie
cap that fits the head closely

beanpole n
Bohnenstange
pole
tall, thin person

bear /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛəɹ/ n
Baissespekulant Baissier
investor who sells in anticipation of falling prices
Bär
large hairy man
Bär Bärin
large mammal of family Ursidae

bear /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛəɹ/ v
tragen
to be equipped with
to carry
liegen
to be in a specific direction
bezeugen aussagen
to declare as testimony
ertragen
to endure with patience; to be patient
to support or sustain
tragen erbringen
to produce or yield
ertragen ausstehen leiden
to put up with

bear cub n
Bärenjunges Bärchen junger Bär
young bear

bear in mind v
beachten berücksichtigen in Betracht ziehen
remember, consider

bear meat n
Bärenfleisch
meat from a bear

bear out v
bestätigen
corroborate, prove, or confirm

bearable /ˈbɛəɹəbəɫ/ adj
erträglich
able to be borne

bearberry /ˈbɛəb(ə)ɹi/ n
Bärentraube
the genus Arctostaphylos
echte Bärentraube
the species Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

beard /bɪəd/ /bɪɹd/ n
Bart
facial hair
Alibifreundin
woman accompanying a gay male

bearded /ˈbɪədɪd/ /ˈbɪɹdəd/ adj
bärtig
having a beard

bearded tit n
Bartmeise
Panurus biarmicus

beardedness n
Bärtigkeit Bärtigsein
quality of being bearded

beardfish n
Bartfisch
fish of the Polymixiidae family

beardless adj
bartlos ohne Bart
without a beard

beardlessness n
Bartlosigkeit
state or quality of being beardless

bearer bond n
Inhaberschuldverschreibung
negotiable instrument

bearing /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ adj
tragend
carrying weight or load

bearing /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ n
Lager
mechanical device
Peilung
nautical sense

bearskin /ˈbɛə.skɪn/ /ˈbɛəɹ.skɪn/ n
Bärenfell
pelt of a bear

beast /biːst/ n
Tier
domestic animal
Bestie Tier
non-human animal
Bestie Biest Unmensch
violent/antisocial person

beast of burden n
Zugtier Lasttier Lastkamel Packesel Saumkamel Saumtier
animal that carries or pulls a load
Arbeitstier
domesticated animal trained to perform tasks for humans

beast of prey n
Raubtier
animal

beastly /ˈbiːstli/ adj
garstig
abominable
characterizing the nature of a beast; brutal; filthy

beastmaster n
Gladiator

beat /biːt/ n
Schwebung
interference between two tones of almost equal frequency
Grundschlag Schlag
pulse on the beat level
Beat
rhythm

beat /biːt/ v
schlagen hauen
to hit, to knock, to pound, to strike
schlagen
to strike or pound repeatedly
to mix food
schlagen gewinnen
to win against

beat around the bush v
um den heißen Brei herumreden
to delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant
to treat a topic but omit its main points

beat it /ˈbiˌdɪt/ v
verschwinden
to go away

beat up v
schlagen verprügeln
to give a beating to

beatable adj
schlagbar
able to be beaten

beatbox v
beatboxen
to use one’s mouth, lips, tongue, voice, etc. as a percussive instrument

beater /ˈbitɚ/ /ˈbiːtə/ n
Quirl Schneebesen
a kitchen implement for mixing
Treiber
person who drives game towards the shooters

beatification /biˌætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Seligsprechung
the act of beatifying

beatify /biːˈætɪfaɪ/ v
seligsprechen
to take step in declaring a person a saint

beatitude /biˈætɪtud/ /biːˈætɪtjuːd/ n
Glückseligkeit
supreme, utmost bliss and happiness

beatnik /ˈbiːtnɪk/ n
Beatnik
beatnik

beau /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ n
Beau
dandy

beautician /bjuːˈtɪʃən/ n
Kosmetikerin Kosmetiker
one who does hair styling, manicures, and other beauty treatments

beautification /bjuːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Ausschmückung Verschönerung
beautifying, making beautiful

beautifier n
Verschönerer Verschönererin
someone or something which makes beautiful

beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfəl/ adj
toll
as a pro-sentence
schön toll
ironic: how unfortunate
schön heiter
of weather: pleasant, clear
schön
possessing charm and attractive

beautiful fruit dove n
Rotkappen-Fruchttaube Rotkappenfruchttaube Schöne Flaumfußtaube
the fruit dove species Ptilinopus pulchellus

beautifully /ˈbjuːtɪf(ə)li/ adv
schön
In a beautiful manner

beautifulness n
Schönheit
the quality of being beautiful

beautify /ˈbjuː.tɪ.faɪ/ v
ausschmücken verschönern
to make beautiful or more beautiful

beautifying n
Verschönerung
the action of the verb to beautify

beauty /ˈbjuɾi/ /ˈbjuːti/ /ˈbuːti/ n
Schönheit Schöne
beautiful female
Schöner Schönheit
beautiful male
Schönheit
quality of pleasing appearance
Prachtstück
something particularly good or pleasing

beauty is in the eye of the beholder /ˈbjuːti ɪz ɪn ðiː aɪ əv ðiː bɪˈhəʊldə/ proverb
Schönheit liegt im Auge des Betrachters die Schönheit liegt im Auge des Betrachters
people have different ideas of what is beautiful

beauty pageant n
Schönheitswettbewerb
competition on attractiveness

beauty parlor n
Schönheitssalon Kosmetiksalon Kosmetikstudio
salon with hairdressers and beauticians

beauty queen n
Schönheitskönigin
winner of a beauty contest

beauty sleep n
Schönheitsschlaf
Extra sleep or a special nap

beaver /ˈbivɚ/ /ˈbiːvə/ n
Bär
coarse slang: pubic hair/vulva of a woman
Biber
semiaquatic rodent

because /biˈkɔz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /bɪˈkɔːz/ adv
wegen weil
on account

because /biˈkɔz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /bɪˈkɔːz/ conjunction
denn
as known because; as inferred because; as determined because
weil da denn
by or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that

because of preposition
wegen vor
on account of, by reason of, for the purpose of

beck n
Wink
A significant nod, or motion of the head or hand, especially as a call or command

beckon /ˈbɛkən/ v
einladen
seem attractive and inviting
heranwinken herbeiwinken winken zuwinken
to wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer

become /bəˈkʌm/ /bɪˈkʊm/ /bɪˈkʌm/ v
stehen
werden
to begin to be

becoming /bəˈkʌmɪŋ/ /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/ adj
anständig geziemend
decent, respectable
gut stehend passend
pleasingly suitable

becoming /bəˈkʌmɪŋ/ /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/ n
Werden
The act or process by which something becomes

becquerel [bɛkəˈɹɛɫ] n
Becquerel
unit of radioactive activity

bed /bed/ /bɛd/ /bɛːd/ n
Bank
area where a large number of shellfish is found
Lager
deposit of ore, coal etc.
Bett Grund Auflagefläche Auflager Boden Fläche
flat surface or layer on which something else is to be placed
Beet Bett
garden plot
Bett
piece of furniture
Ladefläche
platform of a vehicle that supports the load
Bett Lager
prepared spot to spend the night in
Bett Grund Boden
the bottom of a lake or other body of water

bed /bed/ /bɛd/ /bɛːd/ v
schlafen gehen
to go to a sleeping bed
sich betten
to put oneself to sleep

bed and breakfast n
Bed and Breakfast Fremdenzimmer Hotel garni
guesthouse providing breakfast

bedbug n
Wanze Bettwanze Hauswanze
small nocturnal insect

bedclothes n
Bettzeug Bettwäsche
sheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used on a bed

bedding /ˈbɛdɪŋ/ n
Bettzeug Bettwäsche
bedlinen

beddy-bye n
Heia
bedtime for a toddler

bedeck /bɪˈdɛk/ v
schmücken verzieren
deck, ornament, adorn

bedevil [bɪˈdɛvəɫ] v
heimsuchen plagen
to harass

bedlam /ˈbɛdləm/ n
Chaos Irrenhaus Tollhaus
place or situation of chaos

bedlinen n
Bettwäsche Bettzeug
cloth items used to make up a bed

bedouin /ˈbɛd.wɪn/ n
Beduine Beduinin
desert-dweller

bedpan n
Bettpfanne Bettschüssel Schieber Stechbecken Steckbecken
chamber pot used while still in bed

bedraggle /bɪˈdɹæɡl̩/ v
durchnässen
make something wet and limp

bedrest n
Bettruhe
confinement to bed in order to recover

bedridden /ˈbɛdɹɪdən/ adj
bettlägerig
confined to bed

bedriddenness n
Bettlägerigkeit
state or quality of being bedridden

bedrock n
Basis Fundament Grundlage
basis or foundation
Grundgestein anstehendes Gestein
underground solid rock

bedroll n
Bettrolle
roll of bedding

bedroom /ˈbɛdˌɹum/ n
Schlafzimmer Schlaf­stu­be
room in a house where a bed is kept for sleeping

bedroom community n
Schlafstadt Trabantensiedlung Trabantenstadt
residential urban community of a nearby metropolis

bedsheet /bɛdˈʃiːt/ n
Bettlaken Laken
a sheet, a piece of cloth cut and finished as bedlinen

bedsit /ˈbɛdˌsɪt/ n
Einzimmerapartement Einzimmerwohnung
rented room

bedsore n
Dekubitus Druckgeschwür
Lesion caused by pressure

bedspread n
Bettdecke
topmost covering of a bed

bedtime /ˈbɛdtaɪm/ n
Schlafenszeit Zeit ins Bett zu gehen Zeit zu Bett zu gehen Zeit zum Schlafengehen
time when one goes to bed to sleep

bedtime story /ˈbɛdtaɪm ˈstɔːɹi/ n
Gutenachtgeschichte
story read to children before they sleep

bedwetter /ˈbɛdwɛtɚ/ n
Bettnässer Bettnässerin Bettpisser Bettpisserin Enuretiker Enuretikerin
person who (habitually) urinates in his bed (during sleep)

bedwetting n
Bettnässen
involuntary urination while asleep

bee /ˈbiː/ n
Biene Imme
insect
Wettbewerb
contest

bee fly n
Wollschweber
bee fly

bee hummingbird n
Bienenelfe
hummingbird

bee smoker n
Smoker
smoke generator

bee sting n
Bienenstich
puncture from a bee

bee-eater /ˈbiː iːtəɹ/ n
Bienenfresser
bird in the family Meropidae

beebread /ˈbiːˌbɹɛd/ n
Bienenbrot
bee pollen with added honey and bee secretions

beech /biːt͡ʃ/ n
Buche
tree of genus Fagus

beech marten n
Steinmarder
Martes foina

beechen adj
buchen
consisting, or made, of wood or bark of the beech

beechnut /ˈbiːtʃˌnʌt/ n
Buchecker
nut of the beech tree

beechwood n
Buchenwald
a wood largely populated with beech trees
Buchenholz
the wood of the beech tree

beef /bif/ /biːf/ n
Beschwerde Groll Rochus Widerwillen heftige Verärgerung
grudge; dislike
Rindfleisch Ochsenfleisch
meat

beefcake /ˈbiːfˌkeɪk/ n
Muskelprotz
imagery of muscular men

beefsteak /ˈbiːfsteɪk/ n
Beefsteak
steak

beefy /ˈbiːfi/ adj
fleischig
containing beef
similar to beef

beehive /ˈbiːhaɪv/ n
B-52-Frisur Beehive-Frisur
hairstyle
Bienenstock Bienenstaat
home of bees
Bienenkorb Bienenstock
man-made structure in which bees are kept for their honey

beekeeper /ˈbiˌkipɚ/ n
Bienenzüchter Imker Imkerin Bienenzüchterin Zeidler Beutner
someone who keeps bees

beekeeping n
Bienenzucht Imkerei Bienenhaltung Zeidlerei
raising bees

beeline /ˈbiːlaɪn/ n
Luftlinie
straight course, ignoring established paths of travel

beemer n
Brenner BähmWähh BüMW
slang term for a BMW car or motorcycle

been there, done that phraseologicalUnit
(hab ich) alles schon gemacht ist für mich nichts neues
assertion that the speaker has personal experience or knowledge of a particular place or topic

beer /bɛə/ /bɪə(ɹ)/ /bɪə/ /bɪɹ/ n
Bier
alcoholic drink made of malt
glass of beer

beer belly n
Bierbauch
protruding abdomen

beer bottle n
Bierflasche
a bottle designed to contain beer

beer can n
Bierdose
can containing beer

beer garden n
Biergarten Gastgarten
outdoor section of a public house

beer goggles n
Bierbrille
the illusion that people are more sexually attractive, brought on by alcohol consumption

beer mat n
Bierdeckel Bierfilz
mat, often with an advertisement for a brewery on it, to rest one's glass

beer parlour n
Bierkneipe Bierlokal Bierstube Bierwirtschaft
a bar, selling beers, that has tables

beer tent n
Bierzelt
tent for selling and consuming beer

beerstone n
Bierstein
precipitate

beeswarm n
Imme
swarm of bees

beeswax /ˈbizwæks/ n
Bienenwachs
wax secreted by bees

beet /biːt/ n
Rübe Bete
Beta vulgaris

beetle /ˈbiːtəl/ [ˈbiɾəɫ] n
Käfer
insect
Holzhammer
mallet

beetroot /ˈbitɹut/ /ˈbiːtɹuːt/ n
Rote Bete Rote Beete Rande
normally deep red coloured root vegetable

befit v
anstehen entsprechen zukommen
be fit for

before /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔː/ adv
vorher zuvor
at an earlier time
vorn vorne
at the front end
eher im Voraus
in advance

before /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔː/ conjunction
bevor vor
in advance of the time when
bevor
rather or sooner than

before /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔː/ preposition
vor bevor
earlier than
vor
in front of according to an ordering system
in front of in space

before dark
tagsüber untertags
before night begins to fall

beforehand /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹhænd/ /bɪˈfoəhænd/ /bɪˈfɔɹhænd/ /bɪˈfɔːhænd/ adv
im Voraus davor vorher zuvor
at an earlier time

befuddle /bɪˈfʌdl/ v
verwirren
perplex or confuse
berauschen
stupefy

befuddled adj
verwirrt
confused or perplexed
angetrunken betrunken
drunk

beg /bɛɡ/ v
anflehen bitten
to plead with someone for help
betteln
to request the help of someone, often in the form of money

beget /biˈɡɛt/ v
erzeugen
to cause, to produce
zeugen fortpflanzen
to procreate

beggar /ˈbɛɡə/ /ˈbɛɡɚ/ n
Bettler Bettlerin Bettelbruder Bettelfrau Bettelmann Bettelschwester
person who begs

beggar-ticks n
Zweizahn
Bidens

beggars can't be choosers proverb
in der Not frisst der Teufel Fliegen in der Not schmeckt jedes Brot
when resources are limited, one must accept even substandard gifts

begin /bɪˈɡɪn/ v
beginnen anfangen starten anheben
to start, to initiate or take the first step into something.

beginner /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ /bɪˈɡɪnə/ n
Anfänger Anfängerin
someone who just recently started

beginning /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/ n
Anfang Beginn
act of doing that which begins anything
Anfang
initial portion of some extended thing
Beginn Anfang
that which begins or originates something
Angefangene Begonnene
that which is begun

begonia /ˈbəɡoʊni.ə/ /ˈbəɡəʊniː.ə/ n
Begonie
plants of the genus Begonia

begrudging adj
grollend grummelnd missgönnend
grudgeful
widerstrebend widerwillig zähneknirschend
reluctant

beguile /bɪˈɡaɪl/ v
betören verführen
charm, delight
in die Irre führen irreführen irreleiten
to deceive or delude (using guile)

beguiling adj
betörend verführerisch
that beguiles

beguine /beɪˈɡiːn/ /bə.ˈɡiːn/ n
Beguine
ballroom dance

begum /bəˈɡʌm/ n
Begum
a high ranking woman

behave /bɪˈheɪv/ v
benehmen
to act in a polite or proper way
benehmen verhalten
to act in a specific manner

behavior [bɪˈheɪvjə] [bɪˈheɪvjɚ] n
Verhalten Benehmen Betragen Verhaltensweise Führung
Verhalten Benehmen Betragen Verhaltensweise Gebaren
way an animal or human behaves or acts
Benehmen Verhalten Betragen Verhaltensweise Führung
way matter or systems behave

behaviorism n
Behaviorismus
approach to psychology focusing on behavior

behavioural adj
Verhalten
of or pertaining to behaviour

behavioural pattern n
Verhaltensmuster

behavioural science n
Verhaltenswissenschaft
analysis and investigation of human and animal behaviour

behead v
enthaupten köpfen
to remove the head

beheading n
Enthauptung
an instance of beheading

behemoth /bəˈhi(ː)məθ/ /ˈbiːəməθ/ n
Behemot Moloch
mighty beast in the Book of Job
Riesentier
mighty monster
Gigant Koloss
something of great size and power

behest /biˈhɛst/ n
Befehl Geheiß
command, bidding

behind /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ adv
hinten hinter
at the back part; in the rear

behind /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ n
Hintern
buttocks

behind /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ preposition
hinter hinten
at the back of
hinter
to the back of
after, time- or motion-wise
in support of

behind bars
hinter Gittern
in jail or prison

behind closed doors
hinter verschlossenen Türen
in private

behind someone's back
hinter jemandes Rücken hinterrücks
secretly

behind the scenes /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə siːnz/
hinter den Kulissen
in secret; out of public view

behind the times
ewiggestrig
out of date, old-fashioned

behind the wheel
am Lenkrad am Steuer am Steuerrad hinterm Lenkrad hinterm Steuer hinterm Steuerrad
in control of a vehicle

behold /bɪˈhoʊld/ /bɪˈhəʊld/ v
anschauen schauen ansehen betrachten sehen
to see, to look at

beholden /bɨˈhoʊldən/ /bɪˈhəʊldən/ adj
gebunden verpflichtet
obligated, bound by moral obligation

beholder /bɪˈhoʊldɚ/ /bɪˈhəʊldə/ n
Betrachter Beobachter
someone who observes or beholds; an observer or spectator

behove /biˈhoʊv/ /bɪˈhəʊv/ v
obliegen schicken sich geziemen sich schicken sich ziemen
to befit, to suit

beige /ˈbeɪʒ/ adj
beige
having a slightly yellowish gray colour

beige /ˈbeɪʒ/ n
Beige beige
colour

being /ˈbiɪŋ/ /ˈbiːɪŋ/ n
Wesen Geschöpf
a living creature
Dasein Sein
the state or fact of existence

bejel n
Dithmarsische Krankheit Franzosen Grobnigger-Krankheit Holsteinische Marschkrankheit Marschkrankheit Radeseuche
Endemic syphilis

bejewel v
mit Schmuck behängen verzieren
decorate with jewels

bekilted /bɪˈkɪltəd/ adj
kiltbekleidet
wearing a kilt

bel canto /ˌbɛlˈkantəʊ/ n
Belcanto
elegant style of singing

belated adj
verspätet säumig
later in relation to the proper time

belay /bɪˈleɪ/ /ˈbiːleɪ/ v
beenden
general command to stop
sichern
to secure (a climber or rope) to

belch /ˈbɛltʃ/ n
Rülpser
sound one makes when belching

belch /ˈbɛltʃ/ v
rülpsen
expel gas from the stomach through the mouth

beleaguer /bɪˈli.ɡɚ/ /bɪˈliː.ɡə/ v
belagern umzingeln
to besiege; to surround with troops
bedrängen belästigen stören
to vex, harass, or beset

beleaguered /bɪˈliːɡəd/ adj
angeschlagen unter massivem Druck stehend überlastet
beset by trouble or difficulty
belagert vom Gegner eingeschlossen vom Gegner umschlossen
besieged, surrounded by enemy troops

belfry /ˈbɛlfɹi/ n
Belagerungsturm
moveable tower used in sieges
Glockenstube
part of a large tower or steeple, specifically for containing bells
Glockenturm
tower or steeple specifically for containing bells, especially as part of a church
Bergfried
watchtower containing an alarm-bell

belief /bɪˈliːf/ n
Glauben Glaube
mental acceptance of a claim as truth
religious faith
Glauben
religious or moral convictions
Glaube
something believed
the quality or state of believing

belief system n
Glaubenssatz Glaubenssystem Weltanschauung
system of beliefs

believability n
Glaubwürdigkeit
state or quality of being believable

believable adj
glaubhaft
capable of being believed; credible

believe /bɪˈliv/ /bɪˈliːv/ v
glauben
to accept that someone is telling the truth (object: person)
to consider likely
to have religious faith; to believe in a greater truth
to accept as true

believe it or not adv
sage und schreibe
you may not believe the following, but it is true

believer n
Gläubiger Gläubige
person who believes

belittle /bɨˈlɪt.əl/ v
herabsetzen herunterspielen klein reden schmälern verniedlichen
to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is

bell /bɛl/ n
Klingel
informal: telephone call
Glocke
percussive instrument
Klingel Schelle
signal at a school
Klingeln
sounding of a bell as a signal

bell buoy n
Glockentonne
buoy

bell housing n
Getriebeglocke Kupplungsglocke
cover

bell pepper n
Paprika Paprikaschote Gemüsepaprika
spicy-sweet vegetable

bell ringer n
Glöckner
bell ringer

bell the cat v
der Katze die Schelle anhängen der Katze die Schelle umhängen
to undertake a dangerous action in the service of a group

bell tower n
Glockenturm
tower in which a bell (or set of bells) is hung; a belfry

bell-bottoms n
Hose mit Schlag Schlaghose
pants that are flared from the knee downwards

bell-gable n
Glockengiebel
an architectural element

bellboy /ˈbɛlˌbɔɪ/ n
Hotelpage
A male worker, usually at a hotel, who carries luggage and runs errands

belle /bɛl/ n
Schöne Schönheit
beautiful woman

belles-lettres /ˌbɛlˈlɛtɹ/ n
Belles Lettres Belletristik schöne Literatur
light literary compositions valued for their aesthetic properties

belletrist n
Belletrist Schöngeist
person who writes or is concerned with [[belles-lettres]]

belletristic /bɛllɛˈtɹɪstɪk/ adj
belletristisch schöngeistig
pertaining to belles-lettres

bellflower n
Glockenblume
plant of genus Campanula

bellgirl n
Hotelpage
a female bellhop

bellicism /ˈbɛlɪsɪzm̩/ n
Bellizismus
an inclination to war

bellicist adj
bellizistisch kriegstreiberisch
of or relating to bellicism, bellicists

bellicose /ˈbɛlɪkoʊs/ adj
kriegerisch
having the impulse to be combative
warlike in nature

belligerence n
Streitlust
state of being belligerent

belligerent /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/ /bəˈlɪdʒ.ə.ɹənt/ adj
Krieg führend kriegführend
engaged in warfare
streitlustig
hostile, eager to fight

belligerent /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/ /bəˈlɪdʒ.ə.ɹənt/ n
Konfliktpartei
state or other armed participant in warfare

bellow /ˈbɛloʊ/ /ˈbɛləʊ/ v
brüllen
to make a noise like the deep roar of a large animal
brüllen grölen
to shout in a deep voice

bellows /ˈbɛl.oʊz/ /ˈbɛl.əʊz/ n
Blasebalg
air blower

bellwether /ˈbɛlwɛðə/ /ˈbɛlwɛðɚ/ n
führender Wert
a stock or bond that is widely believed to be an indicator of the overall market's condition
Leithammel
the leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck

belly /bɛli/ n
Bauch Magen
abdomen

belly dance n
Bauchtanz orientalischer Tanz
form of dance

belly dancer n
Bauchtänzer Bauchtänzerin
person who performs belly dances

belly flop n
Bauchplatscher Bauchklatscher
style of diving

bellyache /ˈbɛliˌeɪk/ n
Bauchschmerz Bauchweh
pain in the belly, stomach, or abdomen

belong /bɪˈlɑŋ/ /bɪˈlɒŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋ/ v
dazugehören hingehören
be accepted in a group
have its proper place
dazugehören
be part of a group
gehören
be the property of
ist Element von sind Element von
set theory: be an element of

belonging /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/ n
Eigentum Sache
something physical that is owned

belongings n
Hab und Gut Habseligkeiten Sachen
plural form of belonging

beloved /bɪˈlʌvd/ /bɪˈlʌvɪd/ adj
geliebt beliebt
loved

beloved /bɪˈlʌvd/ /bɪˈlʌvɪd/ n
Geliebte Geliebter Liebchen Liebe Liebling
someone who is loved

below /bəˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ adv
darunter unten unterhalb
in a lower place

below /bəˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ preposition
unter
lower in spatial position than

below average adj
unterdurchschnittlich

below the belt
unter der Gürtellinie
(boxing) of a punch that lands below the opponent's waist
unfair; not according to the rules

belt /bɛlt/ n
Gurt Gürtel
band used for safety purposes
Riemen Gürtel
band used in a machine to help transfer motion or power
Gürtel
band worn around the waist
Gürtel Zone
geographical region

belt /bɛlt/ v
schmettern
scream

belt loop n
Gürtelschlaufe
loop of pants holding belt

beluga /bəˈluː.ɡə/ n
Weißwal Beluga
cetacean, Delphinapterus leucas
Belugastör Europäischer Hausen
fish, Huso huso

belvedere /ˈbɛl.vəˌdɪɹ/ /ˈbɛl.vɪ.dɪə/ n
Belvedere Aussichtturm
raised structure offering a pleasant view of the surrounding area

bemoan /bɪˈmoʊn/ /bɪˈməʊn/ v
bedauern beklagen
to complain about

bemuse /bɪˈmjuːz/ v
irritieren nachdenklich stimmen verblüffen verwirren verwundern
to confuse or bewilder

bemused adj
irritiert verblüfft verwirrt
perplexed and bewildered
nachdenklich gestimmt verwundert
thoughtful; preoccupied

bemusement n
Irritierung Nachdenklichkeit Verblüffung Verwirrung Verwunderung
state of being bemused

bench /bɛntʃ/ n
Bank Sitzbank
long seat
Bank
sports: where players sit when not playing

bench press /ˈbɛntʃ.pɹɛs/ n
Bankdrücken
exercise

benchmark n
Maßstab Höhenfestpunkt Kriterium
standard

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ n
Biegung Kurve
curve
Schrägbalken
heraldry: one of the ordinaries

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ v
biegen durchbiegen
to become curved
beugen
to cause to shape into a curve
to swing the body when rowing

bend down v
bücken
to bend one's legs while upright to get to a lower position

bend over v
bücken
to bend one's upper body forward

bend sinister n
Schräglinksbalken
diagonal band on coat of arms going from top right to bottom left

bend someone's ear v
jemandem ein Ohr abkauen
talk too long

bend the truth v
sich die Wahrheit zurechtbiegen
change or leave out certain facts of a story

bender /ˈbɛndə/ /ˈbɛndɚ/ n
Biegegerät Biegevorrichtung
device to help bending
Saufgelage
slang: bout of heavy drinking
Schwuler
slang: homosexual man

benedictional n
Benediktionale
book of benedictions

benefactive case n
Benefaktiv
case used to indicate beneficiary

benefactor /ˈbɛnəˌfæktɚ/ n
Wohltäter Wohltäterin
on who gives gifts or help

beneficent /bəˈnɛf.ə.sənt/ adj
gnädig wohltätig
beneficent

beneficial /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/ adj
nützlich vorteilhaft
helpful or good to something or someone

beneficiary /ˌbɛn.ɨˈfɪʃ.ɚ.i/ /ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/ n
Nutznießer Nutznießerin
one who benefits from the distribution, especially of an estate
Begünstigter Nutzenzieher Nutznießer Vorteilsnehmer
one who receives an advantage

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ n
Vorteil
advantage, help or aid
Leistung
payment, subsidy
Benefizkonzert Benefizveranstaltung
performance given to raise funds
Nutzen
profit, use

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ v
von Vorteil sein
to be or provide a benefit to
profitieren
to receive a benefit

benefit of the doubt n
Im Zweifel für den Angeklagten nicht das Schlimmste annehmen
a favorable judgement given in the absence of full evidence

benefit tourism n
Sozialtourismus

benevolence /bəˈnɛvələns/ n
Gutmütigkeit
disposition to do good

benevolent /bəˈnɛvələnt/ adj
altruistisch
altruistic or charitable
possessing or manifesting love for mankind
wohlwollend
having a disposition to do good

benight v
umnachten
to darken

benign /bɪˈnaɪn/ adj
gutartig
(medicine) not posing any serious threat to health
freundlich gütig liebevoll
kind, gentle, mild

benign tumor n
gutartiger Tumor
tumor which can usually be removed without serious complications

benison n
Segen
blessing

bent /bɛnt/ adj
gebeugt
folded

bentgrass n
Straußgras
grass of the genus Agrostis

benthic /ˈbɛnθɪk/ adj
benthisch benthonisch
of the benthos on the seafloor

bentwood /ˈbɛntwʊd/ n
Bugholz
wood that has been made pliable and bent

benzaldehyde n
Benzaldehyd
C₆H₅CHO

benzene /ˈbɛnziːn/ n
Benzol
aromatic compound C₆H₆

benzene ring n
Benzolring
benzene ring

benzodiazepine /ˌbɛnzoʊdaɪˈæzɨpiːn/ n
Benzodiazepin
any of a class of psychoactive drugs

benzoic acid n
Benzoesäure
white crystalline organic acid, C₆H₅COOH

benzylpenicillin n
Benzylpenicillin Penicillin G
a narrow spectrum penicillin antibiotic

beplaster v
bedecken bepflastern
to cover

bequeath /bɪˈkwiːθ/ v
vererben hinterlassen
to give or leave by will
anbieten abgeben überlassen
to give; to offer; to commit
hinterlassen testamentarisch hinterlassen vermachen
to hand down; to transmit

berate /bɪˈɹeɪt/ v
ausschelten ausschimpfen beschimpfen schelten
chide vehemently

berceuse /bɛ˞ˈs(j)uz/ n
Bercöse Wiegenlied
specific type of lullaby

bere /bɪə/ n
Frühgerste Futtergerste
six-rowed barley

bereave /bɪˈɹiːv/ v
berauben
To take away someone or something important or close

bereavement n
Trauerfall
The state of being bereaved; deprivation; especially the loss of a relative by death

beret /bəˈɹeɪ/ /ˈbɛɹ.eɪ/ n
Barett Baskenmütze Tellermütze
type of brimless cap

beriberi n
Beriberi
pathology: ailment caused by deficiency of vitamin B

berkelium /bɜːɹˈkiːliəm/ /ˈbɜːɹkliəm/ n
Berkelium
transuranic chemical element

berry /ˈbɛɹi/ n
Beere
small fruit
soft fruit developing from a superior ovary and containing seeds not encased in pits

berserk /bə(ɹ)ˈzɜː(ɹ)k/ adj
ausgeflippt durchgedreht rasend wütend
injuriously, maniacally, or furiously violent or out of control

berserk /bə(ɹ)ˈzɜː(ɹ)k/ n
Berserker
a crazed Norse warrior who fought in a frenzy

berth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ n
Koje Schlafplatz
bunk
Ladeplatz Landungsplatz Liegeplatz
space to moor

berth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ v
anlegen
to bring a ship into berth

beryl /ˈbɛɹəl/ n
Beryll
gem

beryllium /bəˈɹɪli.əm/ n
Beryllium
chemical element

beryllium carbide n
Berylliumcarbid

beryllium oxide n
Berylliumoxid
white, crystalline compound

beseech /bɪˈsiːt͡ʃ/ v
anflehen bitten ersuchen
to beg

beseem /bɪˈsiːm/ v
ziemen
to appear, seem, look
to be appropriate or credible

beside /biˈsaɪd/ /bɪˈsaɪd/ preposition
neben
next to
not relevant to

beside oneself
außer sich
consumed by an emotion

besides /bəˈsaɪdz/ adv
außerdem darüber hinaus weiterhin
also; in addition
außerdem
moreover; furthermore

besides /bəˈsaɪdz/ preposition
außer
other than; except for
in addition to

besiege /bəˈsiːd͡ʒ/ v
belagern
to surround with armed forces
to vex, to attack continually
to assail or ply

besmear v
beschmieren beschmutzen verschmieren
to smear over, sully

besmirch /bɪˈsmɜːtʃ/ /bɪˈsmɝːtʃ/ v
beschmutzen
make dirty
tarnish; debase

besom /ˈbiː.zəm/ n
Besen Reisigbesen
broom
Besen
troublesome woman

besotted adj
berauscht betört entzückt liebestrunken schwärmerisch vernarrt
infatuated
benebelt geblendet verdummt vernebelt
intellectually or morally blinded
angeheitert beschwipst besoffen betrunken bezwitschert
intoxicated

bespeak /bɪˈspiːk/ v
aussprechen bekanntgeben mitteilen
(intransitive) To speak up or out; exclaim; speak
anzeigen hinweisen auf zeigen
(transitive) To betoken; show; indicate; foretell; suggest
besprechen diskutieren mitteilen
(transitive) To speak about; tell of; relate; discuss
arrangieren buchen reservieren vorbestellen
(transitive) To speak for beforehand; engage in advance; make arrangements for; order or reserve in advance
anfragen bitten um erbitten
(transitive) To stipulate, solicit, ask for, or request, as in a favour
voraussagen vorhersagen
(transitive, archaic) To forbode; foretell
ansprechen sich richten an
(transitive, archaic, poetic) To speak to; address

bespoke /bəˈspoʊk/ /bɪˈspəʊk/ adj
maßgeschneidert
individually or custom made

best /ˈbɛst/ adj
beste bester
superlative of the adjective good

best /ˈbɛst/ adv
am besten beste
superlative of the adverb well

best /ˈbɛst/ n
Bestes
effort
Beste Bester
person

best /ˈbɛst/ v
übertreffen
to beat

best friend n
beste Freundin bester Freund
an especially close and trusted friend

best man n
Trauzeuge
primary attendant to the groom

best regards n
mit freundlichen Grüßen mit herzlichen Grüßen
polite closing of a letter

best-selling adj
meistverkauft
superlative of well-selling

bestial /ˈbɛs.ti.əl/ /ˈbɛs.tʃəl/ adj
tierisch
beast-like

bestiality /ˈbɛstʃəlˌlɪtɪ/ /ˌbɛstʃiˈælɪti/ n
Bestialität
sexual activity

bestiary n
Bestiarium
A medieval treatise of animals

bestow /bɪˈstoʊ/ /bɪˈstəʊ/ v
einlagern verstauen
to lay up in store
verwenden
to make use of
schenken verleihen
to present a thing as a gift or honour
unterbringen
to provide with accommodation

bestride /bəˈstɹaɪd/ [bɪˈstɹaɪd] v
rittlings sitzen
to sit with legs on both sides of something

bestseller n
Bestseller
book or thing sold in large numbers

bet /ˈbɛt/ n
Bestimmtheit
A degree of certainty
Wette
a wager

bet /ˈbɛt/ v
wetten
To stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event

beta blocker /ˈbeɪ.tə ˈblɔk.ɚ/ n
Betabloker
blocking agent

beta function n
Betafunktion
function which generalizes the notion of a factorial

beta particle n
Beta-Teilchen
energetic electron or positron

beta version n
Beta-Version
software in an early status

betake /bɪˈteɪk/ v
begeben
to commit to a specified action.
to go or move

betalain n
Betalain
class of red and yellow pigments

betatron n
Betatron
a form of cyclotron used to accelerate electrons to high speed

betimes /bɪˈtaɪmz / adv
beizeiten
in good season or time

betony n
Betonie Gliedkraut Heilziest Ziest Ziestkraut
Stachys officinalis

betray /bəˈtɹeɪ/ v
verraten
to deliver into the hands of an enemy
to prove faithless or treacherous
to violate the confidence of, by disclosing a secret

betrayer n
Verräter
someone who betrays

betroth /bəˈtɹoʊð/ v
verloben
to promise to give in marriage
to promise to take as a future spouse

betrothal n
Verlobung Verlöbnis
mutual promise

betrothed /bɪˈtɹəʊðd/ n
verlobt
fiancé or fiancée

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adj
besser
comparative of the adjectives good or well

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adv
besser
comparative form of the adverb well

better half n
bessere Hälfte
spouse or lover

better late than never adv
besser spät als nie
it’s better to do something late, than to never do it at all

better safe than sorry proverb
Vorsicht ist besser als Nachsicht
it is preferable to be cautious

better the devil you know than the devil you don't know proverb
man weiß, was man hat, aber weiß nicht, was man kriegt
Something bad and familiar is better than something bad and unknown

betterer n
Verbesserer Verbessererin Verbesserin
one who makes something better

between /bəˈtwin/ /bɪˈtwiːn/ preposition
zwischen
one of, representing a choice
in the position or interval that separates two things
in transit from one to the other
shared in confidence by

between Scylla and Charybdis /bəˈtwiːn.ˈsɪlə.ænd.kəˈɹɪbdɪs/ /bəˈtwiːn.ˈsɪləɹ.ænd.kəˈɹɪbdɪs/
vom Regen in die Traufe vom Regen in die Traufe geraten vom Regen in die Traufe kommen zwischen Skylla und Charybdis sein
idiomatic

between a rock and a hard place
zwischen Pest und Cholera
having the choice between two unpleasant options
in der Zwickmühle weder ein noch aus wissen zwischen Baum und Borke zwischen Hammer und Amboss zwischen den Stühlen
in a difficult and inescapable position

between the hammer and the anvil
zwischen Hammer und Amboss
with the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options

betwixt /bɪˈtwɪkst/ preposition
zwischen
between, specifically between two things

bevel /ˈbɛvəl/ n
Abfasung Abschrägung Fase Gehrung Schräge Schrägfläche
An edge that is canted, one that is not a 90 degree angle

bevel /ˈbɛvəl/ v
abschrägen anfasen anschrägen fasen schrägen
give a canted edge to a surface

bevelled adj
abgekantet abgeschrägt stumpfwinklig
having a bevel

beverage /ˈbevəɹɪdʒ/ n
Getränk
drink

bevor /ˈbivɚ/ /ˈbiːvə/ n
Bart
plate armour protecting the lower face and neck

bevy /ˈbɛvi/ n
Schar Schwarm
large group of birds
Schar
large group or collection

bewail /bɪˈweɪl/ v
beklagen
to wail over

beware /ˌbiˈwɛəɹ/ /ˌbəˈwɛəɹ/ /ˌbɪˈwɛəɹ/ v
Vorsicht
use caution, pay attention (to)

beware of the dog phraseologicalUnit
Vorsicht vor Hund
beware of the dog

bewhiskered adj
bärtig
having whiskers

bewilder /bɪˈwɪldə(ɹ)/ /bɪˈwɪldɚ/ v
durcheinanderbringen verwirren
to confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone

bewildering /bɪˈwɪldəɹɪŋ/ /bɪˈwɪldɹɪŋ/ adj
befremdlich irreführend irremachend irritierend konfus machend verblüffend
very confusing, perplexing, or baffling

bewitch /bəˈwɪtʃ/ v
verhexen
to cast a spell

bewitched adj
verhext verzaubert
Under a spell; entranced

bewitching /bəˈwɪtʃɪŋ/ adj
bezaubernd
enchanting

bey /beɪ/ /bæɪ/ n
Bey
governor of a Turkish dominion

beyond /biˈjɑnd/ /biˈjɒnd/ preposition
jenseits
on the far side of

beyond the pale
eindeutig die Grenzen überschritten indiskutabel vollkommen inakzeptabel völlig indiskutabel
behaviour

bezel /ˈbɛz.əl/ n
Blende Frontblende
the panel that covers the front of a computer case or the panel covering each drive bay
Fassung
the rim and flange which encompasses and fastens a jewel or other object

bezoar /ˈbi.zɔɹ/ /ˈbiː.zɔː/ n
Bezoar
mass of undigested matter

bi /baɪ/ /biː/ adj
bi
bisexual

bi- /baɪ-/ prefix
bi- zwei
two-

biangbiang noodles n
Biángbiang-Nudeln
type of noodle

biannual /baɪˈænjuəl/ /bʌɪˈanjuːəl/ adj
halbjährlich
occurring twice a year; semi-annual

bias /ˈbaɪəs/ n
Bias Vorspannung
electronics: voltage or current applied to electronic device
Voreingenommenheit Ausrichtung Neigung Verzerrung Vorliebe
inclination towards something; predisposition, partiality
Verzerrung
statistics: difference between expectation and true value

biased /ˈbaɪəst/ adj
gekippt geneigt
angled at a slant
parteiisch voreingenommen tendenziös
exhibiting bias; prejudiced

biathlete n
Biathlet Biathletin
athlete in biathlon

biathlon n
Biathlon
winter sport

bib /bɪb/ n
Lätzchen Latz
item of clothing for protecting other clothes while eating

bibimbap n
Bibimbap
Korean dish of white rice topped with vegetables, beef, a whole egg, and gochujang

bible /ˈbaɪbəl/ n
Bibel
comprehensive manual

biblical /ˈbɪblɪkəl/ adj
biblisch
of or relating to the Bible
very great, exceeding previous records
in accordance with the teachings of the Bible

biblicist adj
bibeltreu biblizistisch
of, relating, or characteristic of biblicism (or a biblicist)

biblicist n
Bibelkundige Bibelkundiger
Biblical scholar or expert
Bibeltreue Bibeltreuer Biblizist Biblizistin
one who interprets the Bible literally

bibliography /bɪbliɒɡɹəfi/ n
Bibliographie Bibliografie
section of a written work

bibliomancy n
Bibliomantie Stichomantie
divination by interpreting a passage from a book

bibliophile n
Bibliophile Bibliophiler Buchliebhaber Buchliebhaberin Bücherfreund Bücherfreundin
person who loves books

bibliophobia n
Bbibliophobie
fear or dislike of books

bicameralism n
Bikameralismus
principle of dividing legislative body into two groups

bicarbonate n
Bicarbonat
chemistry

bicephalous adj
zweiköpfig doppelköpfig
Having two heads

biceps /ˈbaɪ.sɛps/ n
Bizeps
any muscle having two heads

biceps brachii n
Musculus biceps brachii
biceps brachii

bichon /biʃɔn/ n
Bichon Schoßhund
bichon

bicker /ˈbɪkə/ v
hadern sich fetzen streiten zanken
quarrel in a tiresome manner

bicuspid n
Prämolar Vormahlzahn
tooth

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/ n
Fahrrad Velo Drahtesel Veloziped
vehicle

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/ v
Rad fahren radeln
to ride a bicycle

bicycle kick n
Fallrückzieher
kick

bicycle lane n
Radweg
lane of a roadway designated for use by cyclists

bicycle path n
Radweg Fahrradweg
segregated path for the use of bicycles

bicycle stand n
Fahrradständer Fahrradabstellanlage
device to which bicycles may be securely attached

bicycle touring n
Fahrradtourismus Radtourismus
touring on a bicycle

bid /bɪd/ n
Bestrebung Bewerbung Streben
attempt, effort, or pursuit (of a goal)
Gebot
offer at an auction

bid /bɪd/ v
bieten
intransitive: to make an offer
transitive: to offer as a price
melden reizen
transitive: to announce goal

biddy /ˈbɪdi/ n
alte Klatschtante alte Schachtel
a woman, especially an old woman; especially one regarded as fussy or mean or a gossipy busybody

bidet [bɨˈdeɪ] [ˈbiːdeɪ] n
Bidet
low-mounted plumbing fixture for cleaning the genitalia and anus

bidirectional /ˌbaɪdɪˈɹɛkʃənəl/ adj
bidirektional
moving in two directions
operating in two directions

biennale n
Biennale
a biennial celebration or exhibition

biennial /baɪˈɛnɪəl/ adj
bisannuel zweijährig
happening every two years

bier /biɚ/ /bɪə/ n
Bahre
litter to transport the corpse of a dead person

biflagellate adj
biflagellat zweigeißelig
having two flagella

bifocals n
Bifokalbrille Zweistärkenbrille
spectacles with two different powers

bifurcate /baɪˈfɝ.kɪt/ /ˈbaɪ.fɚˌkeɪt/ /ˈbʌɪ.fək.eɪt/ adj
zweizackig
Divided or forked into two; bifurcated
gegabelt
Having bifurcations.

bifurcation /ˌbaɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌbaɪfɚˈkeɪʃən/ n
Weggabelung
a place where two roads, tributaries etc. part or meet
Gabelung Verzweigung
act of bifurcating
Gabelung
any place where one divides into two
Bifurkation Gabelung
biology: division into two branches
Bifurkation Verzweigung
mathematics

big /bɪɡ/ adj
groß
of a great size
adult

big business n
Big Business
large corporations

big cat n
Großkatze
any large feline animal

big cheese n
hohes Tier Bonze dicker Fisch
an important figure

big data /ˌbɪɡ ˈdeɪtə/ n
Big Data
collection of data sets

big deal interjection
auch schon was
so what

big deal n
große Sache
something very important

big mouth n
lockeres Mundwerk
mouth of someone who talks too much
Großmaul Plappermaul
person who has such a "big mouth"

big picture /bɪɡ ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/ n
Gesamtbild Gesamteindruck
totality of a situation

big screen n
Filmleinwand Ki­no­lein­wand
surface

big toe n
große Zehe großer Zeh
largest of the toes of the foot of a human

big-breasted adj
busig vollbusig
having large breasts

big-headed adj
eingebildet großkopfig
arrogant

bigamist /ˈbɪɡəmɪst/ n
Bigamist
someone who practices bigamy

bigamy /ˈbɪɡəmi/ n
Bigamie Doppelehe
state of having two spouses simultaneously

bigger /ˈbɪɡə/ /ˈbɪɡɚ/ adj
größer
comparative of big

bighead carp n
Marmorkarpfen
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis

bighearted adj
großherzig
noble, kind and generous

bighorn sheep n
Dickhornschaf
a North American wild sheep

bight /baɪt/ n
Bucht
large bay

bigmouth n
Großmaul Plappermaul Plaudertasche
one who talks too much

bigot /ˈbɪɡət/ n
Kantönligeist Kleingeist Piesepampel Rassist bornierter Mensch engstirniger, intoleranter Mensch
one who is narrow-mindedly devoted to their own ideas and groups and intolerant of others

bigoted adj
bigott eifernd engstirnig stur voreingenommen
being a bigot

bigotry /ˈbɪɡ.ə.tɹi/ n
Bigotterie
intolerant prejudice, opinionatedness, or fanaticism; fanatic intolerance

bigwig n
hohes Tier Bonze Persönlichkeit
A person of importance

bijection /baɪ.dʒɛk.ʃən/ n
Bijektion
function that is both a surjection and an injection

bijective adj
bijektiv
both injective and surjective

bike /baɪk/ [bɐɪk] n
Fahrrad Velo Rad Drahtesel
bicycle
Motorrad Moped
motorcycle

bike /baɪk/ [bɐɪk] v
Rad fahren radeln
to ride a bike

biker /ˈbaɪkɚ/ n
Biker Bikerin Rocker Rockerin
person whose lifestyle is centered on motorcycles

bikini /bɪˈkiːni/ n
Bikini
bathing suit

bilabial adj
bilabial
articulated with both lips

bilateral /baɪˈlætəɹəl/ adj
zweiseitig
having two sides
bilateral
involving both sides equally

bilberry /ˈbɪlb(ə)ɹɪ/ n
Blaubeere
the shrub of this plant
Heidelbeere Blaubeere
type of blueberry from the cowberry family

bildungsroman /bɪl.ˈdʌŋz.ɹou.mən/ n
Bildungsroman
a type of novel

bile /baɪl/ n
Galle
secretion produced by the liver

bile acid n
Gallensäure
bile acid

bile duct n
Gallengang
structure carrying bile

bilge /bɪldʒ/ n
Bilgewasser
bilge water
Bilge
lowest inner part of a ship's hull

bilgewater /ˈbɪldʒwɔtɚ/ n
Bilgenwasser Bilgewasser
nautical: water which collects in the bilges of a ship

bilinear adj
bilinear
(mathematics) linear in each of two variables

bilingual /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
zweisprachig bilingual
speaking two languages
zweisprachig
written in two languages

bilingualism n
Zweisprachigkeit Bilingualismus Bilingualität Bilinguismus Bilinguität
condition of being bilingual

bilirubin /bɪlɪˈɹuːbɪn/ n
Bilirubin
bile pigment

biliverdin n
Biliverdin
a green tetrapyrrolic bile pigment

bill /bɪl/ n
Landzunge
beaklike projection
Schnabel
bird's beak
Plakat
advertisement
Gesetzesentwurf Gesetzentwurf
draft of a law
Rechnung
invoice

bill /bɪl/ v
schnäbeln
to stroke bill against bill
ankündigen
to advertise by a bill
verrechnen
to charge or enter in a bill

bill of exchange n
Wechsel
document demanding payment from another party

bill of lading n
Konnossement
waybill for transport by boat

bill of materials n
Stückliste
a list of materials and components

bill of rights n
Rechtecharta
a formal statement of the rights of a specified group of people

billboard n
Billboard Plakat
large advertisement along side of highway

billet /ˈbɪlɪt/ v
einquartieren
to lodge soldiers, or guests, in a private house

billhook n
Hippe
agricultural implement

billiard numeral
Billiarde
a million milliards

billiards /ˈbɪl.jɚdz/ /ˈbɪlɪədz/ n
Billard Karambolagen
a cue sport

billion /ˈbɪljən/ n
Billion
a million million; 1,000,000,000,000
Milliarde
a thousand million; 1,000,000,000; a milliard

billionaire n
Milliardär Milliardärin
wealth exceeding one billion (10⁹)

billow /ˈbɪloʊ/ /ˈbɪləʊ/ n
Woge
large wave

billow /ˈbɪloʊ/ /ˈbɪləʊ/ v
wogen wabern
to surge in billows
bauschen
to swell or bulge

billowy /ˈbɪ.ləʊ.(w)i/ adj
wellig wogend
full of billows or surges

billy goat n
Bock Ziegenbock Geißbock Ziegenmännchen
male goat

bilocation /baɪləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
Bilokation
paranormal ability

bimbo /ˈbɪmboʊ/ /ˈbɪmbəʊ/ n
Betthäschen Tussi
physically attractive woman who lacks intelligence

bin /bɪn/ n
Mülltonne
container for rubbish
Tonne
container used for storage

binary /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹi/ /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹɪ/ adj
binär
using binary number system
being in a state of one of two mutually exclusive conditions such as on or off
logic states
having two parts
not ASCII

binary /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹi/ /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹɪ/ n
Binärcode
executable computer file
Binärsystem
number system

binary code n
Binärcode Binärkode
code that uses binary digits

binary number n
Binärzahl

binary operator n
Binäroperator
operator taking two operands

binary star n
Doppelstern
stellar system in which two stars orbit their center of mass

binary tree n
Binärbaum
a data structure

binary-coded decimal n
BCD-Code

binary-compatible adj
binärkompatibel

binaural adj
binaural
of or designed for use with two ears

bind /baɪnd/ v
verbinden konnektieren
transitive connect
verbinden
transitive couple
binden
transitive to tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.
transitive put together in a cover, as of books

binder /ˈbaɪndə/ /ˈbaɪndɚ/ n
Buchbinder
a bookbinder
Bindemittel Filmbildner Gelbildner Geliermittel Matrixbildner Verdickungsmittel
chemical etc. that causes other substances to form into one
Ordner Hefter Mappe
cover or holder for unbound papers, pages etc.
Dossier
dossier
Anzahlung
down payment on a piece of real property
Ballenpresse
machine used in harvesting that ties cut stalks of grain into a bundle
Binder
someone who binds
Bindung Buchrücken
something that is used to bind things together

binding /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ adj
verbindlich
assigning something that one will be held to

binding /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ n
Bindung
spine of a book

binding agent n
Bindemittel
binder

bindweed /ˈbaɪndwiːd/ n
Winde
Convolvulaceae

binge /bɪndʒ/ n
Gelage Trinkgelage
a short period of excessive consumption, especially of excessive alcohol consumption
Fressattacke
rapid and excessive consumption

binge eating disorder n
Gelage-Essstörung
medical disorder

binge-watch v
bingewatchen
watch multiple episodes of a television programme

bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ interjection
Volltreffer
when finding something

bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ n
Bingo
game of chance

binitarianism n
Binitarianismus Binitarismus Zweieinigkeitslehre
belief

binnacle /ˈbɪnəkəl/ n
Kompasshaus Kompasshäuschen
(nautical) the wooden housing for a ship's compass

binoculars /ˈbɪnˌɒk.jʊ.lə(ɹ)z/ n
Fernglas Feldstecher
hand-held device for looking at a distance

binomial /baɪˈnoʊ.mi.əl/ /baɪˈnəʊ.mi.əl/ n
Binom
algebra: polynomial with two terms

binomial coefficient n
Binomialkoeffizient
binomial coefficient

binomial distribution n
Binomialverteilung
probability distribution

bio- prefix
bio-
life

bioaccumulate v
bioakkumulieren
to accumulate in a biological system

bioaccumulation n
Bioakkumulation
the process by which substances accumulate in the tissues of living organisms

bioaccumulative adj
bioakkumulativ
tending to accumulate in organisms

bioavailability n
Bioverfügbarkeit
amount of drug which reaches the site of physiological activity after administration

biochemical adj
biochemisch
involving chemical processes in living organisms
of or relating to biochemistry

biochemist n
Biochemiker
A chemist whose speciality is biochemistry

biochemistry n
Biochemie
the chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism

biocide /ˈbaɪoʊsaɪd/ /ˈbaɪəʊsaɪd/ n
Biozid
any substance that can destroy living organisms

biocoenosis n
Biozönose
community of organisms

biodegradable /baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/ adj
abbaubar biologisch
capable of being decomposed by biological activity

biodiesel n
Biodiesel
fuel

biodiversity /ˌbaɪ.əʊˌdaɪˈvɜː(ɹ).sɪ.ti/ /ˌbaɪoʊdɑɪˈvɚsəti/ n
Biodiversität Artenreichtum Artenvielfalt Sortenvielfalt biologische Diversität biologische Vielfalt
diversity of flora and fauna

bioenergy n
Bioenergie
energy produced from a biological resource

bioethics n
Bio-Ethik Bioethik
branch of ethics

biofuel /ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjʊ(.ə)l/ n
Biokraftstoff Biosprit
biofuel

biogas n
Biogas
gas produced by organic waste matter, used as a fuel

biogenesis /bʌɪə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ /ˌbaioʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ n
Biogenese
principle

biogeochemistry n
Biogeochemie
the scientific study of biological, geological and chemical processes in the natural environment

biogeography n
Biogeographie
study of geographical distribution of living things

biographer n
Biograf
the writer of a biography

biographical adj
biografisch biographisch
relating to an account of a person's life

biography /baɪˈɑːɡɹəfi/ /baɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
Biografie Biographie
personal life story

biohazard n
biologisches Risko
biological risk

bioinformatician n
Bioinformatiker
practitioner of bioinformatics

bioinformatics /ˌbaɪoʊˌɪnfɚˈmætɪks/ /ˌbaɪəʊˌɪnfəˈmætɪks/ n
Bioinformatik
field of science

biological /ˌbaɪə(ʊ)ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ /ˌbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ n
biologisch leiblich
consanguine
biologisch
of biology

biological parent n
biologische Eltern biologische Elterteile biologischer Elterteil
biological parent

biological warfare n
biologische Kriegsführung
use of an organism as a weapon of war

biologist n
Biologe Biologin
student of biology; one versed in the science of biology

biologistic adj
biologistisch

biology /baɪˈɑlədʒi/ /baɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ n
Biologie
study of living matter

bioluminescence /ˌbaɪ̯oʊ̯ˌluməˈnɛsəns/ n
Biolumineszenz
emission of light by a living organism

biomass /ˈbaɪ.ə(ʊ)ˌmæs/ n
Biomasse
vegetation used as fuel
total mass of living things

biome /ˈbaɪoʊm/ n
Biom
biological community

biomedical /ˌbaɪoʊˈmedɪkl/ /ˌbaɪəʊˈmedɪkl/ adj
biomedizinisch
pertaining to biomedicine

biomedicine n
Biomedizin
a branch of medical science

biometric adj
biometrisch
of, pertaining to or using biometrics

biometrics n
Biometrie
measurement of biological data
measurement of physical characteristics for use in personal identification

biomolecule n
Biomolekül
molecules

bionic /ˈbɪˌɒn.ɪk/ adj
bionisch
related to bionics

bionics /ˈbaɪˌɒnɪks/ n
Bionik
engineering based on biological systems

biophilia /ˈbaɪəʊˌfɪil.i.ə/ n
Biophilie
love of nature and all living things

biophysicist n
Biophysiker Biophysikerin
a biologist or physicist whose speciality is biophysics

biophysics n
Biophysik
science

biopsy /ˈbaɪɑpsi/ n
Biopsie
removal and examination of a sample of tissue for diagnostic purposes

biopsy /ˈbaɪɑpsi/ v
biopsieren
to take a sample for pathological examination

bioremediation n
Bioremediation
use of biological organisms to remove contaminants

bioresource n
Bioressource
resource of biological origin

biosphere n
Biosphäre
part of Earth capable of supporting life

biosynthesis n
Biosynthese
synthesis of organic compounds

biotechnology /ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk.nɒl.əʊ.dʒi/ n
Biotechnologie Biotechnik
application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences
Biotechnologie
use of living organisms in industrial, agricultural, medical applications

bioterrorism n
Bioterrorismus
terrorism that involves biological weapons

biotic /baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
biotisch
of, pertaining to, or produced by life or living organisms

biotin /ˈbaɪətɪn/ n
Biotin
sulfur-containing member of the vitamin B complex

biotite /ˈbaɪəˌtaɪt/ n
Biotit
dark brown mica

biotope n
Biotop
geographical area

bipartisan /baɪˈpɑɹt.ə.sən/ /ˈbaɪˌpɑː(ɹ)t.ɪ.zæn/ adj
parteiübergreifend von beiden Parteien unterstützt von beiden Seiten getragen überparteilich
relating to, or supported by two groups, especially by two political parties

bipartite adj
bipartit
graph theory

biped /ˈbaɪpɛd/ n
Bipede Zweibeiner Zweibeinerin Zweifüßer Zweifüßerin Zweifüßler
a two-footed (or two-legged) animal

bipedal adj
bipedisch zweibeinig zweifüßig
having two feet or two legs

bipedally adv
bipedisch zweibeinig zweifüßig
in the manner of an animal that walks on two feet

biphenyl n
Biphenyl
organic compound

biplane n
Doppeldecker
airplane that has two pairs of wings

bipolar adj
doppelpolig zweipolig
bipolar
involving both poles
relating to or having bipolar disorder

bipolar disorder n
bipolare Störung
psychiatric diagnostic category

birch /bɜːtʃ/ /bɝtʃ/ n
Birke
tree
wood

birch bolete n
Birkenpilz Birkenröhrling Graukappe
Leccinum scabrum

birch sap n
Birkensaft
the sap extracted from a birch tree

birchbark n
Birkenrinde
bark of the birch tree

bird /bɜd/ /bɜːd/ /bɝd/ [bɜɪd] n
Vogel
animal
Vogel Typ
person
Braut Mieze Perle Schnitte
woman

bird /bɜd/ /bɜːd/ /bɝd/ [bɜɪd] v
absitzen im Cafe Viereck
to bring into prison, to roof

bird cherry n
Traubenkirsche Ahlkirsche Elsenkirsche Faulkirsche Sumpfkirsche Vogelkirsche
Prunus padus

bird of paradise n
Paradiesvogel
bird

bird of prey n
Greifvogel Raubvogel
carnivorous bird

bird strike n
Vogelschlag
collision between a bird and an aircraft

bird's-eye view n
Vogelperspektive
view from directly or high above

birdbath n
Vogelbad
basin for wild birds

birdbrain /ˈbɚd.bɹeɪn/ /ˈbɜː(ɹ)d.bɹeɪn/ n
Vogel
someone who is not intelligent

birdcage n
Vogelbauer
cage to keep birds in

birdcall n
Vogelruf
device used to imitate the cry of a bird

birdcatcher n
Vogelfänger Vogelfängerin Vogeljäger Vogeljägerin Vogelsteller Vogelstellerin
a person who catches or snares birds, wildfowl

birdcatching n
Vogelfang
the catching of birds, wildfowl

birdhouse n
Nistkasten Vogelhäuschen
small house for birds

birdie /ˈbɜːdi/ /ˈbɝdi/ n
Vögelchen Vogerl Vögelein Vöglein
bird, birdling

birdlife n
Vogelwelt
birds collectively

birdlime /ˈbɜːdlaɪm/ n
Vogelleim
sticky substance to catch birds

birdling /ˈbɜɹd.lɪŋ/ n
Jungvogel Piepmatz Vogeljunges Vogerl Vögelchen Vögelein
small bird; birdie; nestling (young bird, baby bird)

birds and bees n
die Bienchen und Blümchen
euphemistic: sexual activity

birds of a feather n
Gleichgesinnte Leute vom gleichen Schlag aus demselben Holz geschnitzt
people having similar characters

birds of a feather flock together proverb
Gleich und Gleich gesellt sich gern zeig mir deine Freunde und ich sage dir, wer du bist
people of similar character, etc. tend to associate

birdshit n
Vogelscheiße
vulgar: avian excreta

birdsong n
Vogelgesang Vogelsang
musical sound made by a bird

birdwatcher /ˈbɜː(ɹ)dˌwɒtʃ.ɘ(ɹ)/ n
Vogelbeobachter Vogelbeobachterin
a person who observes or identifies wild birds in their natural environment

birdwatching /ˈbɜː(ɹ)dˌwɒtʃ.ɪŋ/ n
Vogelbeobachtung
observing wild birds

bireme n
Bireme
galley

biretta n
Birett
square cap

birth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ n
Geburt
process of childbearing; beginning of life
beginning or start; a point of origin
instance of childbirth

birth certificate n
Geburtsurkunde Geburtsschein
official document certifying the details of a person's birth

birth control n
Geburtenkontrolle
voluntary control of the number of children conceived

birth defect n
Geburtsfehler
any of several medical disorders that are present at birth

birthday /ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈbɜːθ.dɪ/ /ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ n
Geburtstag
anniversary
Geburtsdatum Geburtstag
date of birth

birthday boy n
Geburtstagskind
a male whose birthday it is

birthday cake n
Geburtstagskuchen Geburtstagstorte
a cake made to celebrate a birthday

birthday card n
Geburtstagskarte
greeting card

birthday girl n
Geburtstagskind
a female whose birthday it is

birthday paradox n
Geburtstagsparadoxon
mathematical observation

birthday party n
Geburtstagsfeier Geburtstagsfest Geburtstagsparty
a party held to celebrate a birthday

birthday problem n
Geburtstagsparadoxon
mathematical observation

birthday suit n
Adamskostüm Evakostüm [[wie Gott ihn schuf|wie Gott ihn/sie schuf]]
nakedness

birther /ˈbɝθɚ/ n
Gebärer Gebärerin
one who gives birth

birthmark n
Muttermal Mal
a mark on the skin formed before birth

birthplace /ˈbɝθˌpleɪs/ n
Geburtsort
location where a person is born

birthrate n
Geburtenrate
rate of live births to population

birthright n
Geburtsrecht
something that is owed since birth, due to inheritance

birthright citizenship n
Bodenprinzip Geburtsortsprinzip Geburtsrechtsprinzip Territorialprinzip
birthright citizenship

birthwort n
Osterluzei Pfeifenblume Pfeifenwinde
Aristolochia

biryani n
Biryani
dish of spiced rice

biscuit /ˈbɪskɪt/ n
Keks Biskuit
small, flat baked good

bisect /baɪˈsɛkt/ v
halbieren
to cut or divide into two parts

bisector /ˈbaɪˌsɛktɚ/ n
Winkelhalbierende Halbierende Winkelsymmetrale
A line or curve that bisects or divides a line segment, angle, or other figure into two equal parts

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ adj
bisexuell zweigeschlechtig zweigeschlechtlich
botany: having both male and female organs
bisexuell bi
sexually attracted to both men and women

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ n
Bisexuelle Bisexueller
bisexual person

bisexuality n
Bisexualität
psychology

bishop /ˈbɪʃəp/ n
Läufer
chess piece
Bischof Bischöfin
church official, supervisor of priests and congregations

bishop's pawn n
Läuferbauer
in chess

bishopric /ˈbɪʃ.ə.pɹɪk/ n
Bistum
diocese

bismuth /ˈbɪz.məθ/ n
Bismut Wismut
chemical element

bison /ˈbaɪ̯sən/ n
Bison Amerikanischer Bison
A similar American animal, Bison bison
Wisent
A wild ox, Bison bonasus

bistro /ˈbiːstɹoʊ/ /ˈbiːstɹəʊ/ n
Bistro Kneipe
small bar
Bistro
small restaurant

bit /bɪt/ n
Bit
eighth of a dollar
Gebiss Mundstück
metal in horse's mouth
Bohrer
rotary cutting tool
Stück Happen Bisschen Stückchen Wenig
small amount of something
Moment
small amount of time
bisschen
to a small extent
Bit
computing smallest unit of storage
math: binary digit
datum that may take on one of exactly two values

bit by bit adv
nach und nach Stück für Stück peu à peu
small amount at a time

bitch /bɪt͡s/ /bɪt͡ʃ/ n
Zicke Miststück Schlampe
disagreeable, aggressive person, usually female
Hündin Fähe Füchsin Kojotin Schakalin Wölfin
female canine

bitch fight /ˈbɪtʃ ˈfaɪt/ n
Zickenkrieg
(vulgar) a fight between women

bitch slap n
Ohrfeige

bitchy /ˈbɪtʃi/ adj
zickig
irritable
stutenbissig zickig
spiteful; catty

bitcoin /ˈbɪtˌkɔɪn/ n
Bitcoin
cryptocurrency

bite /baɪt/ /bʌɪt/ n
Bissen
mouthful
Stich
swelling of one's skin caused by an insect's mouthparts or sting
Biss
wound left behind after having been bitten
act of biting

bite /baɪt/ /bʌɪt/ v
beißen
to attack with the teeth
to cut off a piece by clamping the teeth
to sting
to bite a baited hook or other lure
to hold something by clamping one’s teeth

bite cell n
Degmazyt

bite off more than one can chew v
sich übernehmen
To try to do too much

bite the bullet v
in den sauren Apfel beißen
endure punishment with dignity or accept a negative aspect of a situation

bite the dust v
ins Gras beißen
to die
to quit or fail

bite the hand that feeds one v
den Ast absägen, auf dem man sitzt in die Hand beißen, die einen füttert
cause harm to a benefactor

bitfield n
Bitfeld

biting /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/ adj
beißend
causing a stinging sensation
beißend bissig
cutting or incisive
beißend bissig stechend
tending to bite

biting midge n
Gnitze
any Ceratopogonidae

bitmap n
Binärbild Bitmap Pixelgrafik Rastergrafik
a series of bits

bitstock n
Kurbelbohrmaschine Bohrkurbel Bohrwinde Brustleier Handbohrer Kurbelbohrer
drill bit-carrying crank for boring holes

bitter /ˈbɪtə/ /ˈbɪtəɹ/ adj
verbittert
cynical and resentful
arg bitter harsch hart
harsh, piercing or stinging
erbittert feindlich hässlich verhasst
hateful or hostile
bitter herb
having an acrid taste

bitter almond n
Bittermandel
Seed

bitter melon /ˈbɪtəɹ ˈmɛlən/ n
Balsambirne Bittergurke Bittermelone Karela
fruit
plant

bitter orange n
Bitterorange Pomeranze Saure Orange Sevilla-Orange
Bitterorange Pomeranze
fruit

bittercress n
Barbarakraut
Barbarea vulgaris

bitterling n
Bitterling
fish of the genus Rhodeus

bitterly /ˈbɪtəli/ /ˈbɪtəɹli/ adv
bitterlich
in a bitter manner

bittern /ˈbɪtən/ /ˈbɪtəɹn/ n
Rohrdommel Dommel
bird of the subfamily Botaurinae

bitterness /ˈbɪtənəs/ n
Bitterkeit Bitternis
quality of being bitter in taste
quality of feeling bitter

bitterroot n
Bitterwurz Bitterwurzel
Lewisia rediviva

bitters n
Bitter
beverage

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ adj
bittersüß
both bitter and sweet

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ n
Bittersüßer Nachtschatten Bittersüß
the bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara

bitumen /bɪˈtumən/ /ˈbɪt.jʊ.mɪn/ n
Bitumen
Mineral pitch

bitwise adj
bitweise
treating values like series of bits

bivalence n
Bivalenz Zweitwertigkeit
state or quality of being bivalent

bivector n
Bivektor
an antisymmetric tensor

bivouac /ˈbɪv.u.æk/ n
Biwak
encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering

bivouac /ˈbɪv.u.æk/ v
biwakieren
to set up camp

bivouac sack n
Biwaksack
waterproof fabric shell designed to slip over a sleeping bag

biweekly /baɪˈwiːkli/ adj
vierzehntägig alle zwei Wochen
occurring every two weeks
zweimal pro Woche
occurring twice a week

biweekly /baɪˈwiːkli/ adv
zweiwöchentlich
every two weeks

bizarre /bɪˈzɑɹ/ /bɪˈzɑː(ɹ)/ adj
bizarr seltsam komisch
strangely unconventional

black /blæk/ adj
schwarz Schwarz
absorbing all light
of coffee or tea, without milk or other whitener
illegitimate, illegal or disgraced
chess, checkers etc.: color opposing "white"
relating to people with dark skin

black /blæk/ n
Schwarze
billiards, snooker, pool: black ball
Schwarz schwarz
colour/color
Schwarze Schwarzer
dark-skinned person
Schwarz Schwärze
dye, pigment

black alder n
Schwarz-Erle Schwarzerle
Alnus glutinosa tree

black and blue adj
grün und blau
covered in bruises

black and white n
Amerikaner
cookie

black antshrike n
Nördlicher Schwarzameisenwürger
bird

black bear n
Amerikanischer Schwarzbär Baribal Schwarzbär
American black bear
Asiatischer Schwarzbär Kragenbär Mondbär Schwarzbär Tibetbär
Asiatic black bear

black beer n
Schwarzbier
German beer

black beetle n
Küchenschabe
the oriental cockroach

black bile n
schwarze Galle
one of the four humours

black bloc n
Schwarzer Block
group of individuals during a demonstration

black box n
Flugschreiber Blackbox
recorders in an aircraft
Blackbox
theoretical construct or device

black cardamom n
schwarzer Kardamom
plant and spice

black cat n
schwarze Katze
black-furred cat

black chanterelle n
Herbsttrompete Totentrompete
mushroom

black child n
Negerlein schwarzes Kind
black child

black coal n
Steinkohle
high quality coal

black coffee n
schwarzer Kaffee
coffee served without cream or milk

black copper n
Schwarzkupfer

black currant /ˈblækˌkɜɹənt/ /ˈblækˌkʌɹənt/ n
Aalbeere schwarze Johannisbeere
berry

black dwarf n
Schwarzer Zwerg
cooled white dwarf

black eye n
blaues Auge Veilchen
bruised eye

black flag n
schwarze Fahne
flag used as a symbol of anarchism
schwarze Flagge
racing flag

black francolin n
Halsbandfrankolin
Francolinus francolinus

black grouse /ˈblæk ɡɹɑʊs/ n
Birkhuhn
Lyrurus tetrix

black guillemot n
Gryllteiste
black guillemot

black hole /blæk ˈhoʊl/ /blæk ˈhəʊl/ n
schwarzes Loch Schwarzes Loch
celestial body

black horse n
Rappe

black humor n
schwarzer Humor
subgenre of comedy

black ice n
Glatteis Blitzeis
invisible film of ice

black kite n
Schwarzmilan
species of kite

black letter n
Bruchschrift Fraktur gebrochene Schrift gotische Schrift
a Northern-European style of type
Frakturtext
text set in black-letter type

black light n
Schwarzlicht
light bulb that emits ultraviolet light

black liquor n
Schwarzlauge
a waste product in pulp and paper industry

black locust n
Robinie Scheinakazie
Robinia pseudoacacia

black magic n
schwarze Magie schwarze Kunst
magic derived from evil forces

black market n
Schwarzmarkt
trade that is in violation of restrictions, rationing or price controls
people who engage in such trade or that sector of the economy

black mulberry n
Schwarze Maulbeere
fruit

black nightshade n
Schwarze Nachtschatten

black oak n
Schwarzeiche
Eastern N.Am. Oak

black pepper n
schwarzer Pfeffer
spice

black powder n
Schwarzpulver
simple form of gunpowder

black pudding n
Blutpudding

black redstart n
Hausrotschwanz
a small passerine bird

black rhinoceros n
Spitzmaulnashorn
Diceros bicornis

black salsify n
Schwarzwurzel
Scorzonera hispanica

black scabbardfish n
Schwartzer Degenfisch
Aphanopus carbo

black sheep n
schwarzes Schaf
disliked person

black skimmer n
Schwarzmantel-Scherenschnabel
bird

black soup n
Spartanische Suppe schwarze Suppe spartanische Suppe
ancient Spartan broth

black stork n
Schwarzstorch
Ciconia nigra

black swan n
Trauerschwan
Cygnus atratus

black tea n
schwarzer Tee
tea leaves which have been "fermented"

black tern n
Trauerseeschwalbe
black tern

black vulture n
Rabengeier
Coragyps atratus

black walnut n
Schwarznuss
Juglans nigra nut
Schwarznussbaum
Juglans nigra tree

black widow n
schwarze Witwe
a murderous woman
species of venomous spider

black woodpecker /ˈblækˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
Schwarzspecht
Dryocopus martius

black-and-white adj
schwarzweiß monochrome
displaying images in shades of grey/gray
using shades of grey/gray

black-and-white television n
Schwarz-Weiß-Fernseher
set
Schwarz-Weiß-Fernsehen
system

black-arched moth n
Fichtenspinner Nonne
species of moth

black-bellied plover n
Kiebitzregenpfeifer
An arctic bird

black-bibbed tit n
Kragenmeise Schwarzkragenmeise
Poecile hypermelaenus

black-billed capercaillie n
Stein-Auerhuhn
Tetrao parvirostris

black-browed albatross n
Schwarzbrauenalbatros
Thalassarche melanophris

black-capped chickadee n
Schwarzkopfmeise
Poecile atricapillus

black-crested antshrike n
Schwarzgesicht-Ameisenwürger
bird

black-crowned night heron n
Nachtreiher
Nycticorax nycticorax

black-eyed pea n
Augenbohne Kuhbohne Schlangenbohne Schwarzaugenbohne
cowpea bean, the produce of the aforementioned plant
cowpea plant Vigna unguiculata or Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata

black-footed cat n
Schwarzfußkatze
Felis nigripes

black-haired adj
schwarzhaarig schwatt
having black hair

black-handed gibbon n
Schwarzhandgibbon
Hylobates agilis

black-headed gull n
Lachmöwe
Chroicocephalus ridibundus

black-hooded antshrike n
Kapuzenameisenwürger
passerine bird

black-legged kittiwake n
Dreizehenmöwe
Rissa tridactyla

black-necked grebe n
Schwarzhalstaucher
black-necked grebe

black-tailed godwit n
Uferschnepfe
Limosa limosa

black-tailed jackrabbit n
Eselhase
Lepus californicus

black-throated antshrike n
Schwarzkehl-Ameisenwürger
passerine bird

black-throated diver n
Prachttaucher
Gavia arctica

black-winged kite n
Gleitaar
Elanus caeruleus

black-winged pratincole n
Schwarzflügel-Brachschwalbe
Glareola nordmanni

blackamoor n
Mohr
person with dark skin (degrading)

blackberry /ˈblækbeɹi/ /ˈblækbəɹi/ n
Brombeere
fruit
shrub

blackberry winter n
Eisheilige Schafskälte
period of cold weather around March, April or May

blackbird /ˈblakbəːd/ /ˈblækˌbɚd/ n
Amsel Schwarzdrossel
Turdus merula: blackbird

blackboard /ˈblækbɔɹd/ /ˈblækbɔːd/ n
Tafel
a surface that can be written upon with chalk

blackbody n
schwarzer Körper
an idealized object that absorbs all electromagnetic radiation that falls on it

blackcap n
Mönchsgrasmücke
Sylvia atricapilla

blacken /ˈblækən/ v
schwärzen
make black

blackhead n
Komedo Mitesser
skin blemish

blackish /ˈblækɪʃ/ adj
schwärzlich
somewhat black

blackish-gray antshrike n
Schwarzgrauer Ameisenwürger
passerine bird

blackishness n
Schwärzlichkeit
the quality of being blackish, somewhat black

blackjack /ˈblækdʒæk/ n
Blackjack
card game
Totschläger
weapon

blacklist /ˈblæklɪst/ n
schwarze Liste Index Negativliste
list or set of people or entities to be shunned or banned

blacklist /ˈblæklɪst/ v
auf die schwarze Liste setzen
to place on a blacklist

blackmail n
Erpressung
extortion of money by threats of public accusation, exposure, or censure

blackmail v
erpressen
to extort money

blackmailer n
Erpresser Erpresserin
someone who blackmails

blackness n
Schwärze
state or quality of being black

blackout /ˈblækaʊt/ n
Blackout Stromausfall
A large-scale power failure
Blackout Erinnerungsverlust Filmriss
a temporary loss of memory

blackshirt n
Schwarzhemd Squadrist Squadristin
uniformed Italian fascist, member of a paramilitary wing of the party

blacksmith /ˈblæk.smɪθ/ n
Hufschmied Hufschmiedin Beschlagschmied Beschlagschmiedin Hufbeschlagschmied Hufbeschlagschmiedin
Eisenschmied Eisenschmiedin Grobschmied Grobschmiedin
iron forger

blackthorn /ˈblækˌθɔɹn/ /ˈblækˌθɔːn/ n
Schlehdorn Schlehe
Prunus spinosa

blackwater n
Schwarzwasser
contaminated waste water

bladder /ˈblædə/ /ˈblæɾɚ/ n
Blase Harnblase
flexible sac in zoology
Blase
inflatable bag inside a ball
hollow inflatable organ in botany

bladder cancer n
Blasenkrebs
disease in which abnormal cells multiply without control in the bladder

bladder cherry n
Lampionblume
plant having a bright paper-like covering

bladdernut n
Pimpernuss
Staphylea

bladderpod n
Aufgeblasene Lobelie Indianertabak
Lobelia inflata, indian tobacco, Puke weed

bladderwort n
Wasserschlauch
Utricularia

blade /bleɪd/ n
Klinge
sharp-edged or pointed working end of a tool or utensil
the flat part of a leaf or petal
Blatt
thin plate, foil

blade of grass n
Grashalm
a single instance of a plant described by the mass noun grass

blah /blɑː/ n
Blabla Gesabbel
nonsense talk

blah blah blah interjection
blablabla
a put-down to silence someone
Blabla Blablabla
a stand-in for trivial, obvious, or boring content

blame /bleɪm/ n
Schuld
state of having caused a bad event

blame /bleɪm/ v
beschuldigen verantwortlich machen
place blame upon

blanch v
erbleichen
to grow or become white

bland /blænd/ adj
mild sanft
Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating
Mild; dull; soft; gentle; smooth in manner; suave
geschmacklos fad
Lacking in taste or vigor

blandish /ˈblændɪʃ/ v
zureden
to persuade someone by using flattery; to cajole

blank /blæŋk/ adj
unausgefüllt unbeschrieben
free from writing, printing or marks
ausdruckslos
without color

blank /blæŋk/ n
Platzpatrone
simulation cartridge
Leerzeichen
space character
Lücke
space to be filled in on a form or template

blank check n
Blankoscheck
grant of complete authority

blank verse n
Blankvers
a poetic form with regular meter

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ adj
General- allgemein allumfassend pauschal umfassend
covering or encompassing everything

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ n
Decke Bettdecke Wolldecke
fabric
Schicht Lage
layer of anything

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ v
abdecken verdecken überdecken decken zudecken
to cover
abdecken abgrasen durchstreifen
to traverse or complete

blaspheme /ˈblæs.fim/ /ˌblæsˈfiːm/ v
lästern Gott lästern blasphemieren
to speak against God or religious doctrine

blasphemer n
Blasphemist Blasphemistin Gotteslästerer Gotteslästerin
One who commits blasphemy

blasphemous /ˈblæs.fəm.ʌs/ adj
blasphemisch gotteslästerlich
lacking piety or respect for the sacred

blasphemy /ˈblæs.fə.mi/ n
Blasphemie Gotteslästerung
Irreverence toward something sacred

blast /blæst/ /blɑːst/ n
Windstoß
violent gust of wind

blast furnace n
Hochofen
furnace where iron ore is smelted

blasted /ˈblæst.ɪd/ /ˈblɑːst.ɪd/ adj
verdammt verflucht vermaledeit
cursed

blasto- prefix
blasto-
bud, budding, germination

blastoderm /ˈblæstəˌdɚm/ n
Blastoderm
point from which the embryo develops

blastoma /blæstˈoʊmə/ n
Blastom
type of tumour

blasé /blɑˈzeɪ/ /ˈblɑːzeɪ/ adj
gelangweilt gleichgültig
unimpressed with something because of over-familiarity

blatant /ˈbleɪtənt/ adj
offensichtlich eklatant himmelschreiend krass
obvious, on show

blaxploitation n
Blaxploitation
genre of exploitation films of the 1970s that starred black actors.

blaze /bleɪz/ n
Flamme Lohe
fast-burning fire
Blesse
mark resembling fire

blazer /ˈbleɪzə/ /ˈbleɪzɚ/ n
Blazer
a jacket

blazon /ˈbleɪzən/ n
Blasonierung
a description of a coat of arms

blazon /ˈbleɪzən/ v
beschreiben
to describe of a coat of arms

bleach n
Bleiche
chemical

bleach v
bleichen
to treat with bleach

bleak /bliːk/ adj
düster desolat freudlos trostlos trübe
cheerless
desolat kahl karg trostlos ungeschützt öde
desolate and exposed
ausgeblichen bleich farblos
without color

bleak /bliːk/ n
Ukelei Laube
small European river fish

bleat n
Blöken
cry of a sheep or a goat

bleat v
blöken
informal: to complain
to make the cry of a sheep or goat

blech /blɛk/ interjection
kotz würg
gagging sound of disgust

bleed /ˈbliːd/ n
Beschnitt
edge around layout
Blutung
incident of bleeding

bleed /ˈbliːd/ v
bluten
lose blood
ausbluten
take money from

bleed out v
verbluten
die due to excess bloodloss

bleed white v
ausbluten
cause hardship by cutting supplies off

bleeder n
Bluter
person who is easily made to bleed

bleeding /ˈbliːdɪŋ/ n
Blutung
the flow or loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel

bleep n
Pieps
high-pitched sound

bleep v
piepen piepsen
to emit high-pitched sound

bleep censor n
Pieptonzensor
software module

blemish /ˈblɛmɪʃ/ n
Makel
moral defect
Makel Schönheitsfehler
small flaw which spoils the appearance of something

blend /blɛnd/ n
Mischung
mixture

blend /blɛnd/ v
vermischen mischen mixen
to mix

blended family n
Patchworkfamilie
a stepfamily in which both new mates have one or more living children from prior partners

blender /ˈblɛndə/ /ˈblɛndɚ/ n
Mixer Pü­rie­rer Vermuser
machine

blepharitis /blɛfəɹˈaɪtɪs/ n
Blepharitis
inflammation of the eyelid

bless /blɛs/ v
segnen benedeien
confer blessing on

bless you interjection
Gesundheit hatschi prost
said to somebody who has sneezed

blessed /blɛst/ /ˈblɛsɪd/ adj
selig
In Catholicism, a title indicating the beatification of a person
gesegnet
having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing

blessing /ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/ n
Segnung Segnen
act of declaring, seeking or bestowing favor
Segen Segnung
divine or supernatural aid or reward
good fortune
Segnen Segen
pronouncement invoking divine aid
Segen
thing one is glad of

blight /blaɪt/ n
Geißel Heimsuchung Plage Seuche Übel
anything that impedes growth or spoils something

blight /blaɪt/ v
beschädigen ruinieren verderben vernichten zerstören
to spoil or ruin (something)

blighter n
Nichtsnutz Taugenichts Tunichtgut
person

blimey /ˈblaɪmi/ interjection
na sowas
expressing surprise, etc.

blimp /blɪmp/ /bəˈlɪmp/ n
Zeppelin Blimp Prallluftschiff
airship
Fettsack
obese person

blind /blaɪnd/ adj
blind ignorant unkritisch
failing to see
blind
unable to be used to see
unconditional; without regard to evidence
blind Blinder
unable to see

blind /blaɪnd/ n
Jalousie Rollo Rolladen Rouleau
covering for a window
Blind
forced bet in poker

blind /blaɪnd/ v
blenden
make temporarily or permanently blind

blind as a bat adj
blind wie ein Maulwurf
nearly totally blind

blind date n
Blind Date
romantic meeting between two people who have never met before

blind man's buff n
Blindekuh Blinde Kuh Blindekuhspiel
game where someone is blindfolded and tries to catch the others

blind map n
Blindkarte Stumme Karte
map with political boundaries and major geographical features shown, but without names

blind spot n
Blindheit
inability to recognize a fact or think clearly
Funkloch
location with poor radio service
toter Winkel blinder Fleck
part of the road that cannot be seen
blinder Fleck
place where the optic nerve attaches to the retina

blindfold n
Augenbinde
a covering, usually a bandage, for the eyes

blindfold v
die Augen verbinden
To cover the eyes, in order to make someone unable to see
blind machen
To obscure understanding or comprehension

blindness n
Blindheit
condition of being blind

blindside /ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd/ v
aus heiterem Himmel überfallen unerwartet herfallen über überraschend angreifen
To attack (a person) on his or her blind side
überrumpeln überraschen
catch off guard

bling bling /blɪŋ blɪŋ/ n
Bling-Bling
shiny jewelry that displays wealth

blini n
Blini
buckwheat pancakes

blink /blɪŋk/ n
Augenzwinkern Zwinkern
The act of very quickly closing both eyes and opening them again

blink /blɪŋk/ v
blinzeln
to close and reopen both eyes quickly
lichthupen
to flash headlights
blinken
to flash on and off at regular intervals

blink of an eye n
Augenblick
very short period of time

blinkenlight n
Blinklicht
a flashing light or beacon light

blinker /ˈblɪŋkə(ɹ)/ n
Scheuklappe
eye shield

bliss /blɪs/ n
Glück Glückseligkeit
perfect happiness

blissful adj
beglückt glückselig
full of joy

blister /ˈblɪstɚ/ n
Blase
bubble on the skin
bubble on a painted surface

blister /ˈblɪstɚ/ v
Blasen werfen
break out in blisters
kritisieren
criticise severely

blithely /ˈblaɪðli/ adv
unbekümmert
in a joyful, carefree manner
unbekümmert ungerührt
without care, concern, or consideration

blitz /blɪts/ n
Blitzkrieg
swift and overwhelming attack

blitz chess n
Blitzschach
form of chess

blitzkrieg n
Blitzkrieg
fast military offensive

blizzard /ˈblɪ.zəd/ /ˈblɪ.zɚd/ n
Blizzard Schneesturm
severe snowstorm

bloat /bloʊt/ /bləʊt/ n
Aufblähen Tympanie
overdistension of rumen

bloat /bloʊt/ /bləʊt/ v
schwellen aufblasen aufblähen
to cause to become distended
aufblasen
to fill soft substance with gas, water, etc
aufblähen
to get an overdistended rumen

bloc /blɑk/ /blɒk/ n
Block
group of countries
group of voters or politicians

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ n
Block Häuserblock
group of buildings demarcated by streets
Block
set of paper sheets
computing: logical data storage unit
distance from one street to another
Verstopfung
something that prevents passing
Block Klotz
substantial often approximately cuboid piece
chopping block; cuboid base for cutting or beheading

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ v
blockieren verstopfen
to fill, making it impossible to pass
abblocken
to impede opponent
abblocken blockieren
to prevent an action
blockieren
to prevent passing

block and tackle n
Flaschenzug Zugwerk
system of several pulleys

block letter n
Blockbuchstabe handgeschriebener Großdruckbuchstabe
hand-written capital

blockade /blɑˈkeɪd/ /blɒˈkeɪd/ n
Blockade
the isolation of something

blockbuster n
Blockbuster Kassenknüller Verkaufsschlager Bestseller Hit Kassenschlager
film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales
Luftmine Minenbombe Wohnblockknacker
high-explosive bomb

blockchain n
Blockkette Blockchain
shared record

blocked adj
gesperrt
obstructed, of movement

blockhead n
Dummkopf
stupid person

blockhouse n
Blockhaus
a reinforced building from which to control hazardous operations
Blockhaus Hochbunker
a sturdy military fortification, often of concrete, with gunports

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ n
Blog Internetblog
a personal or corporate website

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ v
bloggen
to contribute to a blog

blogger /ˈblɒ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈblɔ.ɡɚ/ n
Blogger Bloggerin
contributor to a blog

blogosphere n
Blogosphäre
the totality of blogs

bloke /bləʊk/ n
Kerl
man

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ adj
blond blondhaarig flachshaarig hellhäutig
having blond hair
blond hell
of a pale golden colour

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ n
Blond blond
a pale yellowish color
Blondine Blonde Blondschopf Blonder Blondhaarige Blondhaariger
fair-haired person

blood /blʊd/ /blʌd/ n
Blut Blutsbande
family relationship due to birth, e.g. between siblings
Blut
vital liquid flowing in animal bodies

blood /blʊd/ /blʌd/ v
anbluten
to cause to be covered with blood

blood avenger n
Bluträcher

blood bank n
Blutbank
place where human blood or blood plasma is typed and stored

blood brother n
Blutsbruder
unrelated male friend confirmed by a ceremonial mingling of blood

blood cell n
Blutkörperchen Blutzelle
any of the cells normally found in the blood

blood clot n
Thrombus Blutgerinnsel

blood diamond n
Blutdiamant
a diamond that has been mined in a war zone and sold in order to finance the conflict

blood donor n
Blutspender Blutspenderin
person who donates blood

blood is thicker than water proverb
Blut ist dicker als Wasser
relationships are stronger within the family

blood loss n
Blutverlust
loss of blood

blood moon n
Blutmond
moon as it appears during a total lunar eclipse

blood orange n
Blutapfelsine Blutorange
type of orange

blood plasma n
Blutplasma
clear fluid portion of blood

blood poisoning n
Blutvergiftung
presence of micro-organisms in bloodstream

blood pressure n
Blutdruck
pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries and veins

blood red adj
blutrot
of a deep vivid red colour

blood relation n
Blutsfreund Blutsfreundin Blutsverwandte Blutsverwandter
person

blood relationship n
Blutsverwandtschaft
state of being related by “blood”, i.e., through birth

blood sausage n
Blutwurst Blunze Blunzen Plunze Plunzen Rosenwurst
type of sausage

blood sister n
Blutsschwester
a female bound to another one in commitment and friendship by a ceremonial mingling of blood
leibliche Schwester
sister by birth

blood supply n
Blutversorgung
volume of blood flowing to part of the body over a particular time period

blood test n
Blutprobe Blutuntersuchung Bluttest
a serologic analysis of a sample of blood

blood transfusion n
Bluttransfusion Blutübertragnung Transfusion
taking blood from one and giving it to another individual

blood type n
Blutgruppe
blood classification

blood vessel n
Blutgefäß Ader
component of the circulatory system that carries blood

blood, sweat and tears n
Blut, Schweiß und Tränen
person's determination and hard work

bloodbath /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/ n
Blutbad
indiscriminate killing or slaughter

bloodcurdling adj
Grauen erregend entsetzlich haarsträubend markerschütternd schaurig traumatisch
Causing great horror or terror

bloodguilt n
Blutschuld
guilt of wrongfully shedding blood

bloodhound /ˈblʌdhaʊnd/ n
Bluthund Bloodhound Bluthündin Schweisshund Schweisshündin Schweißhund
dog
Detektiv Detektivin Schnüffler Schnüfflerin
informal: detective

bloodless adj
bleich blutarm
lacking blood
blutleer
lacking emotion or vivacity
unblutig
taking place without loss of blood

bloodletting n
Aderlass
ancient medical practice
Blutvergießen
large amount of blood likely to be spilled through violence

bloodmobile n
Blutspendewagen
vehicle outfitted to collect blood from donors

bloodroot n
Blutwurz
plant

bloodshed /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/ n
Blutbad Blutvergießen
Blutvergießen
shedding or spilling of blood

bloodshot adj
blutunterlaufen
reddened and inflamed

bloodstained adj
blutbefleckt
stained, spotted or otherwise discolored with blood

bloodstream /ˈblʌd.stɹɪim/ n
Blutbahn Blutstrom
flow of blood through the circulatory system of an animal

bloodsucker n
Blutsauger Blutsaugerin
animal that drinks the blood of others
Blutsauger
one who attempts to take as much from others as possible

bloodthirsty /ˈblʌdˌθɚsti/ /ˈblʌdθəːsti/ adj
blutdürstig blutrünstig
thirsty for blood

bloody /ˈblʌ.di/ adj
blutig
characterised by great bloodshed
covered in blood
verdammt verflucht
intensifier

bloody /ˈblʌ.di/ v
bluten lassen bluten machen blutig machen
to draw blood

bloody hell interjection
verdammte Scheiße
expression of dismay

bloody mary n
Bloody Mary
cocktail made from vodka and tomato juice

bloom /bluːm/ n
Reifbelag
delicate, powdery coating upon certain growing or newly-gathered fruits or leaves

bloom /bluːm/ v
blühen
flourish

bloomers n
Bloomers
Women’s underpants with short legs.

blooming /ˈbluː.mɪŋ/ /ˈblʊ.mɪŋ/ adj
verdammt verflixt verflucht
euphemism for "bloody"

blooper /ˈblupɚ/ /ˈbluːpə/ n
Schnitzer
blunder, error
Panne Pannen
filmed or videotaped outtake

blossom /ˈblɑ.səm/ /ˈblɒ.səm/ n
Blütezeit
blooming period or stage of development
Blüte
flowers on trees
state or season for such flowers

blossom /ˈblɑ.səm/ /ˈblɒ.səm/ v
aufblühen blühen
begin to thrive or flourish
blühen erblühen
have or open into blossoms

blot /blɑt/ /blɒt/ n
Fleck Klecks
blemish, spot or stain

blot /blɑt/ /blɒt/ v
beflecken kleckern
to cause a blot
ablöschen
to hide, obscure or obliterate

blotter n
Polizeiregister Protokollbuch
police station register

blotting paper n
Löschpapier Fließpapier Löschblatt Schreibunterlage
absorbent paper used to dry ink

blouse /blaʊs/ n
Bluse
an outer garment, usually loose, that is similar to a shirt

blow /bloʊ/ /bləʊ/ n
Böe
strong wind
Schlag
act of striking or hitting
Rückschlag
damaging occurrence

blow /bloʊ/ /bləʊ/ v
wehen
to be propelled by an air current
explodieren gehen hochgehen
to explode
blasen
to fellate
(of a cetacean) exhale visibly through the spout the seawater
blasen wehen pusten
to produce an air current
blasen pusten fortblasen hinfortblasen wegblasen wegpusten
to propel by an air current

blow a kiss v
einen Luftkuss geben
to kiss one's hand and blow towards the recipient

blow mould n
Blasform

blow off steam v
Dampf ablassen
to vent to relieve stress

blow one's nose v
rotzen schnauben schnäuzen
to expel mucus from nose

blow up v
vergrößern
to enlarge
explodieren
to explode (intransitive)
sprengen
to explode (transitive)
aufblasen
to inflate

blow up in one's face v
ins Auge gehen jemandem auf die Füße fallen
fail disastrously

blow-by-blow adj
detailliert
detailing completely

blow-dry v
föhnen
dry with a hair dryer

blower n
Bläser Föhn Gebläse Lüfter Ventilator
device
Bläser
person

blowfish n
Kugelfisch
any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe

blowfly n
Aasfliege Schmeißfliege
flies of the family Calliphoridae

blowgun n
Blasrohr
weapon

blowhard /ˈbloʊhɑɹd/ /ˈbləʊhɑːd/ n
Angeber Grossmaul
person who talks too much or too loudly

blowhole n
Blasloch
spiracle through which cetaceans breath
Lunker
unintended cavity filled with air in a casting product

blowjob /ˈbloʊdʒɑb/ /ˈbləʊdʒɒb/ n
Französisch Blasen Blowjob Runde Blasen Runde Französisch
the act of fellatio

blown /bloʊn/ /bləʊn/ adj
aufgebläht
distended, swollen or inflated

blowpipe n
Lötrohr
chemistry: narrow tube to blow air onto flame

blowtorch /ˈbloʊˌtɔɹtʃ/ /ˈbləʊˌtɔːtʃ/ n
Lötlampe
tool

blucher /ˈbluːkə/ n
Blücher
sturdy laced leather half-boot

bludge v
schnorren
to take some benefit

bludgeon /blʌdʒ.ən/ n
Knüppel
short heavy club

bludgeon /blʌdʒ.ən/ v
knüppeln niederknüppeln
to club, hit with a bludgeon
aufzwingen
to force upon

blue /bljuː/ /blu/ /bluː/ /blɪʊ̯/ adj
blau Blau
blue-colored
depressiv niedergeschlagen schwermütig traurig
depressed

blue /bljuː/ /blu/ /bluː/ /blɪʊ̯/ n
Blau blau
colour
blue clothing

blue /bljuː/ /blu/ /bluː/ /blɪʊ̯/ v
bläuen
to make blue
blau werden
to turn blue

blue beret n
Blauhelm
UN peacekeeper

blue blood n
Blaublüter Blaublüterin
aristocrat

blue bonnet /ˈbluː ˌbɒnɪt/ n
Blutbauchsittich
Australian parrot
blau blühende Lupine
North American flower

blue card n
blaue Karte
European work permit

blue cheese n
Blauschimmelkäse
kind of cheese with bluish mold

blue giant n
Blauer Riese
very luminous star

blue hour n
blaue Stunde
period of twilight

blue jay n
Blauhäher Blauhähermännchen Blauhäherweibchen
species of North American jay

blue jeans n
Blue Jeans
denim trousers

blue mussel n
Miesmuschel
Mytilus edulis

blue rock thrush n
Blaumerle
Monticola solitarius

blue screen of death n
Bluescreen
screen indicating a system error

blue straggler n
Blaue Nachzügler
unusually hot and blue star

blue supergiant n
Blauer Überriese
a large blue giant

blue tit n
Blaumeise
Cyanistes caeruleus

blue whale n
Blauwal
a whale, Balaenoptera musculus

blue wildebeest n
Streifengnu
Connochaetes taurinus

blue-collar adj
Arbeiterklasse
working class

blue-eyed adj
blauäugig
having blue eyes
naive

blue-gray adj
blaugrau graublau taubenblau
color — see also the hyponyms listed above

blue-green adj
blaugrün
color between blue and green

blue-tongue lizard n
Blauzunge Blauzungenskink
any of several species of skink

blue-winged grasshopper n
Blauflügelige Ödlandschrecke
Oedipoda caerulescens

blue-winged kookaburra n
Blauflügelkookaburra Haubenliest
Dacelo leachii

blueberry /ˈblu.ˌbɛ.ɹi/ /ˈbluːb(ə)ɹi/ n
Blaubeere Heidelbeere
fruit
Blaubeere
plant

bluebird n
Hüttensänger
bird of Sialia

bluebottle n
Schmeißfliege
blowfly of the genus Calliphora

bluefish n
Blaufisch
Pomatomus saltatrix

blueness n
Bläue
quality or characteristic of being blue

blueprint /ˈbluːˌpɹɪnt/ n
Blaupause
Plan
any detailed plan of action
Entwurf
any detailed technical drawing
Blaupause Diazotypie
cyanotype reproduction process
Blaupause Lichtpause
print produced by this process

blues /bluːz/ n
Blues
musical composition
musical form

blueshift /ˈbluːˌʃɪft/ n
Blauverschiebung
change in wavelength

bluestocking n
Blaustrumpf
scholarly, literary, or cultured woman

bluestockinged adj
blaustrümpfig

bluethroat n
Blaukehlchen
bird

bluetongue n
Blauzungenkrankheit
disease of ruminants

bluff /blʌf/ n
Bluff
poker: attempt to represent yourself as holding a stronger hand than you do
Felsufer Klippe Steilhang Steilküste Steilufer
high, steep bank

bluish /ˈbluːɪʃ/ adj
bläulich
somewhat blue in color

bluishly adv
bläulich
in a bluish way

bluishness n
Bläulichkeit
the quality of somewhat blue

blunder /ˈblʌn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈblʌn.dɚ/ n
Schnitzer Fauxpas Fehler Versehen Fehlgriff Fehlleistung
mistake

blunder /ˈblʌn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈblʌn.dɚ/ v
Mist bauen danebengreifen einen Bock schießen murksen patzen pfuschen
To make a stupid mistake
herumtappen stolpern
To move blindly or clumsily

blunderbuss /ˈblʌndəbʌs/ /ˈblʌndəɹbʌs/ n
Espingole
old style of firearm with a distinctive large opening at the muzzle

blunt /blʌnt/ adj
ungehobelt unverblümt
abrupt in address; plain; unceremonious
abgestumpft
hard to impress or penetrate
stumpf abgestumpft
having a thick edge or point, not sharp

blunt /blʌnt/ n
Blunt
cigar filled with marijuana

blunt /blʌnt/ v
abstumpfen
to dull the edge or point of, by making it thicker

blur /blɜ(ɹ)/ n
Unklarheit Unschärfe Verschleierung
A smear, smudge or blot
Ahnung verschwommenes Bild
Something that appears hazy or indistinct

blur /blɜ(ɹ)/ v
verschwimmen
become indistinct
verschwimmen verwischen
make indistinct or hazy, to obscure or dim
verschmieren
smear, stain or smudge

blurb /blɝ(ː)b/ n
Einbandtext Klappentext Umschlagtext
a short description of a book, film, or other work

blurry /ˈblɜːɹi/ adj
verschwommen
not clear, crisp, or focused

blurt /ˈblɜːt/ /ˈblɝt/ v
ausplappern ausquatschen herausplatzen
to speak suddenly and unadvisedly

blush /blʌʃ/ n
Erröten Gesichtsröte Röte Schamesröte Schamröte
an act of blushing
Lachs Lachsfarbe Lachsrosa Pastellrosa
color
Rouge
makeup

blush /blʌʃ/ v
erröten rot werden sich schämen
to redden in the face from shame, excitement or embarrassment

bluster /ˈblʌs.tə/ /ˈblʌs.tɚ/ n
Böe Windstoß
gust of wind
Aufblasen Aufplustern Getöse Kraftmeierei Prahlerei
pompous, officious talk

blustery adj
böig
blowing in loud and abrupt bursts

boa /ˈboʊ.ə/ /ˈbəʊ.ə/ n
Boa
snake

boa constrictor n
Abgottschlange
snake

boar /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ n
Eber
male pig

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔːd/ /bɔːɹd/ n
Pult
device containing electrical switches
Brett
long, wide and thin piece of wood or other material
Gremium
managing committee
Schlag
nautical: distance between tacks
Tafel
short for blackboard, whiteboard, etc.

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔːd/ /bɔːɹd/ v
entern
nautical: to capture an enemy ship
beherbergen
to provide someone with meals and lodging
an Bord gehen einsteigen
to step or climb onto

board and lodging n
Kost und Logis
lodging with daily meals

board game n
Brettspiel
game played on a board

board member n
Vorstand Vorstandsmitglied
person on the board of directors of an association or company

board of directors n
Board of Directors Direktorium Verwaltungsrat Vorstand
group of people elected by stockholders

boarder /ˈbo(ː)ɹdɚ/ /ˈboədə/ /ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔɹdɚ/ /ˈbɔːdə/ n
kostgänger
pupil who lives at school during term
Kostgänger
someone who pays for meals and lodging

boarding n
Einschiffung
embarkation

boarding house n
Gasthaus Gästehaus Pension
private house for paying guests

boarding party n
Enterkommando
group of sailors to invade a ship

boarding pass /ˈbɔɹdɪŋ ˌpæs/ n
Bordkarte
a document to board a plane, ship, etc.

boarding school n
Internat
school which provides board and lodging

boarhound n
Dogge
large dog bred to hunt boars

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ n
Angeben Prahlen
brag

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ v
prahlen angeben
to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself

boastful adj
prahlerisch stolz
tending to boast or brag

boat /boʊt/ /bəʊt/ n
Boot Schiff
water craft

boat conformation n
Wannenkonformation
chemical conformation

boat lift n
Schiffshebewerk
mechanism

boat people n
Boatpeople Bootsflüchtling
refugees fleeing by sea

boat person n
Bootsflüchtling
member of boat people
Bootsliebhaber
person who enjoys boats

boat shoe n
Bootsschuh
type of shoe

boater /ˈboʊ.tɚ/ /ˈbɐʉt.ɘ/ /ˈbəʊt.ə/ n
Bootsfahrer
someone who travels by boat
steifer Strohhut
straw hat

boathook n
Bootshaken Boothaken
hook attached to a pole to push out or pull in things

boathouse /ˈboʊtˌhaʊs/ n
Bootshalle Bootshaus Bootsschuppen
building for boats

boatload /ˈboʊtˌloʊd/ /ˈbəʊtˌləʊd/ n
Batzen Bootsladung
A large quantity.

boatman n
Ruderer
a man in charge of a small boat

boatswain /ˈboʊ.sn̩/ /ˈbəʊ.sn̩/ /ˈbəʊtˌsweɪn/ n
Bootsmann
the officer (or warrant officer) in charge of sails, rigging, anchors, cables etc. and all work on deck of a sailing ship

bob /bɑb/ /bɒb/ n
Bubikopf
a bob haircut

bobbin n
Spule
small spool in a sewing machine
Spule Rolle
spool around which wire or thread is coiled

bobble n
Pompon Bommel
furry ball attached on top of a hat

bobblehead n
Wackeldackel Wackelkopffigur
doll with a bobbing head

bobby /ˈbɒbi/ n
Bobby
police officer

bobcat /ˈbɑbkæt/ /ˈbɒbkæt/ n
Rotluchs
North American wild cat

bobolink n
Reisstärling
songbird

bobsleigh n
Bob Rennbob Rennschlitten
sled
Bobsport
sport

bocce /ˈbɑtʃi/ n
Boccia
A game similar to bowls or pétanque

bock beer n
Bockbier
strong, dark lager of German origin

bode /boʊd/ /bəʊd/ v
ahnen lassen sich ankündigen verheißen
to be the omen of; to portend to presage
ahnen lassen verheißen
to foreshow something; to augur

bodhisattva /boʊ̯diːˈsɑtvə/ /boʊ̯diːˈsʌtvə/ n
Bodhisattva
bodhisattva

bodice /ˈbɑːdɪs/ /ˈbɒdɪs/ n
Mieder
blouse-like garment in European folk dress

bodily /ˈbɑdɪli/ /ˈbɒdɪli/ adj
körperlich
relating to the body

bodily fluid n
Körperflüssigkeit
biofluid

body /ˈbɑdi/ /ˈbɒdi/ n
Korpus
collection of knowledge
Leichnam Leiche Kadaver
corpse
Körper
fleshly or corporeal nature of a human
comparative viscosity, solidity or substance
substance, material presence
Körperschaft
group having a common purpose or opinion
Karosserie Rumpf Karosse
largest or most important part of anything (e.g. car bodywork)
Körper Körperschaft
organisation, company or other authoritative group
Körper Leib
physical structure of a human or animal
any physical object or material thing
Leib Rumpf Torso
torso

body bag n
Leichensack
bag designed to contain a human body

body camera /ˈbɑdi ˈkæməɹə/ /ˈbɒdi ˈkæməɹə/ n
Body-Cam
video recording system worn on the body

body hair n
Körperbehaarung Körperhaare
androgenic hair

body language n
Körpersprache
non-verbal communication

body mass index n
Körpermasseindex Körpermassezahl
the measure of the weight in comparison with the height of a person

body odour n
Körpergeruch
unpleasant smell on a perons's body

body of water n
Gewässer
significant accumulation of water

body part n
Körperteil Glied
anatomy: part of organism

body pillow n
Seitenschläferkissen
body-length pillow

body politic n
Staatswesen
collective body as exercising political functions
Gemeinwesen
collective body as politically organized

body shop n
Karosseriebauer
body shop

body temperature n
Körpertemperatur
the current temperature of the body of a person or animal

body text n
Brottext Haupttext Mengentext Textkörper
main portion of text

body-centered adj
raumzentriert

bodybuilder /ˈbɑː.diˌbɪl.dɚ/ /ˈbɒ.diˌbɪl.də/ n
Bodybuilder Bodybuilderin
a person who uses diet and exercise to build an aesthetically muscular physique

bodybuilding /ˈbɑːdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ /ˈbɒdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ n
Bodybuilding
sport of muscle development

bodyguard /ˈbɑːdiɡɑːɹd/ /ˈbɒdiɡɑːd/ n
Leibwächter Personenschützer Bodyguard
person responsible for protecting an individual

bodysuit n
Body Bodysuit
a one-piece, skin-tight garment rather like a leotard

bodywork n
Karosserie
exterior body of a motor vehicle

bog /bɑɡ/ /bɒɡ/ /bɔɡ/ n
Hochmoor
expanse of marshland

bog /bɑɡ/ /bɒɡ/ /bɔɡ/ v
blockieren stecken bleiben versenken versinken versumpfen
to become mired or stuck
abhauen
to make a mess of something

bog iron ore n
Raseneisenerz Raseneisenstein
deposit

bog roll n
Klopapier
toilet paper

bog rosemary n
Rosmarinheide
Andromeda

bogan /ˈboʊɡən/ n
Proll
unsophisticated or lower class person

bogart n
Platzhirsch
attention hog

bogatyr n
Bogatyr
medieval Russian heroic warrior

bogeyman /ˈbuɡiˌmæn/ n
Schreckgespenst
any make-believe threat
Butzemann
menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories

bogie /ˈboʊɡi/ /ˈbəʊɡi/ n
Drehgestell
structure with axles and wheels under a locomotive, railcar, or semi

bogland n
Regenmoor

bogus /ˈboʊ.ɡəs/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡəs/ adj
falsch gefälscht
counterfeit or fake; not genuine
falsch unbrauchbar
incorrect; useless; broken

bohrium /ˈbɔːɹiəm/ n
Bohrium
chemical element

boil /bɔɪl/ n
Furunkel Eiterbeule
accumulation of pus

boil /bɔɪl/ v
kochen sieden
begin to turn into a gas
kochen
cook in boiling water
sieden kochen
heat (a liquid) until it begins to turn into a gas

boil over v
überkochen
boil so as to overflow

boiled /bɔɪld/ adj
gekocht
cooked in hot water

boiled egg n
gekochtes Ei gesottenes Ei
boiled egg (generic)
hart gekochtes Ei
hard-boiled egg
weich gekochtes Ei
soft-boiled egg

boiler /ˈbɔɪlə/ /ˈbɔɪlɚ/ n
Kessel Boiler
device for heating circulating water
Boiler Kessel
hot water heater with storage

boiler room n
Kesselraum
a room that houses the boiler

boilerplate n
Kesselplatte
sheet of steel used in the construction of a boiler
Textbaustein
standard text used routinely

boilersmith n
Kesselschmied
craftsperson who builds or repairs boilers

boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ adj
kochend
that boil(s)

boiling point n
Siedepunkt Kochpunkt
temperature at which a liquid boils

boisterous /ˈbɔɪstəɹəs/ adj
aufrührerisch stürmisch tosend ungestüm wild
characterized by violence and agitation; wild; stormy
laut agitiert ausgelassen lebendig lebhaft polternd
full of energy; noisy

bok choy n
Chinakohl Japankohl Pekingkohl Pok Choi Selleriekohl Senfkohl
Chinese cabbage, Brassica rapa chinensis

bokeh /ˈboʊˈkɛ/ n
Bokeh
subjective aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas of an image

bold /boʊld/ /bəʊld/ adj
kühn wagemutig mutig tapfer
courageous, daring
fett
having thicker strokes than the ordinary form of the typeface

boldface n
Fettschrift
a font with thicker strokes

boldly /ˈboʊldli/ /ˈbəʊldli/ adv
kühn tapfer
in a bold manner

bolete n
Röhrling
type of mushroom

boletus n
Dickröhrling
a type of edible mushroom

bolide /ˈboʊ.laɪd/ n
Bolide
extremely bright meteor

bollard /ˈbɒlɑːd/ /ˈbɒləɹd/ n
Poller
post preventing vehicles from entering pedestrian area
post to secure mooring lines

bollock /ˈbɒ.lək/ n
Hoden Ei
(vulgar, slang) testicle

bollocks /ˈbɒ.ləks/ n
Quatsch mit Soße
nonsense or information deliberately intended to mislead
Eier Nüsse
testicles

bolster /ˈboʊlstɚ/ /ˈbəʊlstə/ n
Polster
a large cushion or pillow

bolster /ˈboʊlstɚ/ /ˈbəʊlstə/ v
polstern
to brace, reinforce, secure, or support

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ n
Riegel
bar to prevent a door from being forced open
Fußeisen
iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter
Ballen Rolle
large roll of material
Blitz Blitzschlag Donnerkeil Strahl
lightning spark
Bolzen Schraube Bohrhaken Schraubbolzen
metal fastener
Bolzen Pfeil
short, stout, blunt-headed arrow
Schloß
sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm
Riegel Bolzen Dorn Falle Schuber
sliding pin or bar in a lock
Sprung
sudden flight, as to escape creditors

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ v
in die Höhe schießen schießen
of a plant, to grow quickly
durchgehen davonspringen eilen sausen springen stürzen
to accelerate suddenly
anschrauben verbolzen verschrauben zusammenschrauben
to connect pieces using a bolt
Reißaus nehmen abhauen ausreißen davoneilen davonjagen davonlaufen
to escape
verriegeln abriegeln zuriegeln
to secure a door
schlingen verschlingen
to swallow food without chewing

bolt cutter n
Bolzenschneider
large pair of pliers to cut bolts

bolt from the blue n
[[wie ein Blitz aus heiterem Himmel|Blitz aus heiterem Himmel]]
something totally unexpected

bolt upright adj
kerzengerade

bolt-hole n
Schlupfloch
means of escape
Unterschlupf
place of escape, secret refuge

bolthole n
Schlupfloch
hole used for escape
Unterschlupf
second home

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ n
Arschbombe
a jump into water for maximum splashing
Bombe
device filled with explosives
chemistry: container
very attractive woman

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ v
bombardieren
attack with bombs
eine Arschbombe machen
to jump into water in a squatting position

bombard /ˈbɑmˌbɑɹd/ /ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/ /ˌbɑmˈbɑɹd/ /ˌbɒmˈbɑːd/ n
Bombarde Donnerbüchse
medieval primitive cannon

bombard /ˈbɑmˌbɑɹd/ /ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/ /ˌbɑmˈbɑɹd/ /ˌbɒmˈbɑːd/ v
bombardieren
to attack something with bombs, artillery shells, or other missiles
to direct at a substance an intense stream of high-energy particles, usually sub-atomic or made of at most a few atoms
to attack something or someone by directing objects at them

bombardier beetle n
Bombardierkäfer
beetle

bombardment n
Bombardement Bombardierung
act of bombing, esp towns or cities
Beschuss
heavy artillery fire

bombastic /bɑmˈbæs.tʰɪk/ /bɒmˈbæs.tɪk/ adj
bombastisch
high-sounding but with little meaning
inflated, overfilled
pompous or overly wordy

bombe /bɒmb/ n
Eisbombe
dessert
Turing-Bombe
device used in cryptanalysis

bomber /ˈbɑməɹ/ n
Bomber
aircraft
Bombenleger Bombenlegerin
bomb setter

bomber jacket n
Bomberjacke
short leather jacket

bombing /ˈbɒmɪŋ/ n
Bombardierung
action of dropping bombs from the air
Bombenanschlag Bombenanschläge
action of placing and detonating bombs

bombshell n
Bombe
a bomb or artillery shell designed to explode on impact
something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational
Sexbombe
someone who is very attractive

bon appétit /ˌboʊn æpəˈti(t)/ /ˌbɒn apəˈtiː/ phraseologicalUnit
guten Appetit Mahlzeit lass es dir schmecken lassen Sie es sich schmecken lasst es euch schmecken
used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat

bon mot /bɑn moʊ/ /bɒn məʊ/ n
Bonmot
clever saying, phrase or witticism

bon vivant /ˌbɑn viˈvɑnt/ /ˌbɒ̃ viːˈvɒ̃/ n
Bonvivant Lebemann Genussmensch
person who enjoys the good things in life, especially good food and drink

bon voyage /ˌbɒn vwaɪˈɑːʒ/ interjection
gute Reise gute Fahrt
wish of good journey

bona fide /ˈboʊnə.faɪd/ /ˌbəʊ.nəˈfaɪ.di/ adj
auf Treu und Glauben
done in good faith

bonanza n
Goldgrube
something that is a mine of wealth or yields a large income or return

bond /bɑnd/ /bɒnd/ n
Obligation
documentary obligation to pay a sum or to perform a contract
Band
that which binds, a band

bond angle n
Bindungswinkel
angle between two bonds

bond dissociation energy n
Bindungsdissoziationsenergie

bond length n
Bindungsabstand

bond order n
Bindungsordnung

bondage /ˈbɑn.dɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈbɒn.dɪd͡ʒ/ n
Bondage
The practice of tying people up for sexual pleasure
Sklaverei
The state of being enslaved or the practice of slavery
Pflicht
The state of lacking freedom; constraint

bonding n
Bündelung
method of aggregating computer network interfaces

bonding orbital n
Bindungsorbital

bone /bɐʉn/ /bəʉn/ /bəʊn/ /ˈboʊn/ n
Knochen Bein
component of a skeleton
Fischgräte Gräte
fishbone
Knochen Bein Gebeine
material

bone /bɐʉn/ /bəʉn/ /bəʊn/ /ˈboʊn/ v
bumsen ficken nageln poppen vögeln
slang: have sexual intercourse with
ausbeinen entbeinen
to remove bones

bone density n
Knochendichte Knochenmineraldichte
bone mineral density

bone marrow n
Knochenmark Mark
bone marrow

bone meal n
Knochenmehl
ground bones used as a slow-release fertilizer

bone of contention /ˈboʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən/ /ˈbəʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən/ n
Zankapfel
Something that continues to be disputed

bone-dry adj
knochentrocken
totally dry

bonefolder n
Falzbein Briefstreicher Papierstreicher Streichbein
A dull-edged hand tool used to fold and crease

boneless adj
schier
without bones

boner /ˈboʊ.nɚ/ /ˈbəʊ.nə(ɹ)/ n
Ständer Latte
erect penis

bonfire /ˈbɑnfaɪɚ/ /ˈbɒnfaɪə/ n
Scheiterhaufen
fire to burn unwanted items or people
Freudenfeuer
large, outdoor controlled fire

bongo n
Bongo
mammal

bonhomous /ˈbɒnəməs/ adj
gutmütig

bonkers adj
verrückt beknackt bescheuert
mad, crazy

bonnet /ˈbɑn.ɪt/ /ˈbɒn.ɪt/ n
Motorhaube Haube
cover over the engine of a motor car
Haube Schute Schutenhut
type of women's and children's hat

bonnyclabber n
Sauermilch
sour or curdled milk

bonobo /bəˈnoʊ̯ˌboʊ̯/ /bəˈnəʊ̯ˌbəʊ̯/ /ˈbɒ.nəˌboʊ̯/ n
Bonobo Zwergschimpanse Bonobo-Männchen Bonobo-Weibchen Bonobomännchen Bonoboweibchen
pygmy chimpanzee

bonsai v
Bonsai
a miniaturized tree or plant

bonus /ˈboʊ.nəs/ /ˈbəʊ.nəs/ n
Bonus Prämie
extra amount of money given as a premium
Bonus Dreingabe
something extra that is good

bony /ˈbəʊni/ adj
grätig
full of bones
knochig
having prominent bones
with little flesh; skinny, thin
knöchern
resembling, having the appearance or consistence of, or relating to bone

bony fish n
Knochenfisch
bony fish

bonze n
Bonze
Buddhist monk or priest in East Asia

boo /buː/ interjection
buh
exclamation used by a member of an audience
loud exclamation intended to scare someone
word used ironically in a situation where one might have scared someone, but said someone was not scared

boo /buː/ n
Buhruf
derisive shout

boo /buː/ v
ausbuhen
to shout boos at (transitive)
buhen
to shout boos derisively (intransitive)

boob /ˈbuːb/ n
Titte Möpse
breast (colloquial)

boob tube n
Glotze
slightly derogatory term for television

booby /ˈbuːbi/ n
Tölpel
bird
Depp Idiot Narr Tölpel
stupid person
Titte
woman’s breast

booby trap n
Sprengfalle
antipersonnel device deliberately hidden or disguised as a harmless object

booger /ˈbʊɡə/ /ˈbʊɡɚ/ n
Popel Rotz Schleim
a piece of solid or semi-solid mucus

book /buːk/ /bʊk/ n
Buch
collection of sheets of paper bound together containing printed or written material
major division of a published work, larger than a chapter
Album
convenient collection of small paper items, such as stamps
Buch Wettliste
record of betting
Bücher
usually in plural: records of the accounts of a business

book /buːk/ /bʊk/ v
rasen
slang: to travel very fast
bestrafen
to record the details of an offender
buchen reservieren
to reserve
notieren schreiben
to write down, register, record

book burning n
Bücherverbrennung
book burning

book fair n
Buchmesse
public event at which books are sold

book lover n
Bücherfreund Bücherfreundin Bücherliebhaber Bücherliebhaberin
person who loves books

book lung n
Buchlunge
A lamellate respiratory organ found in arachnids

book of hours n
Stundenbuch
illuminated devotional book from the Middle Ages

bookbag n
Schultasche
bag for holding books for school

bookbinder n
Buchbinder Buchbinderin
person whose profession is binding books

bookcase [ˈbʊkːeɪs] n
Bücherregal Bücherschrank
furniture displaying books

bookend n
Buchstütze
object designed to keep books upright

booking /ˈbʊkɪŋ/ n
Buchung Reservierung
reservation for a service

bookkeeper /ˌbʊkˈkiː.pə(ɹ)/ n
Buchhalter
person responsible for keeping records

bookkeeping n
Buchhaltung
skill of keeping records of financial transactions

booklet /ˈbʊk.lət/ n
Heft Broschüre
small book

bookmaker /ˈbʊkmeɪkəɹ/ n
Buchmacher Buchmacherin Bookie Bookmaker
a person who calculates odds and accepts bets; a bookie
Druckereiarbeiter
a person who prints or binds books

bookmark /ˈbʊkmɑɹk/ n
Lesezeichen bookmark
record of the address of a file or page
Lesezeichen
strip used to mark a place in a book

bookmarklet n
Bookmarklet
JavaScript code

bookplate n
Exlibris
piece of paper pasted on a book to show ownership

bookseller /ˈbʊksɛlɚ/ n
Buchhändler Buchhändlerin Buchverkäufer Buchverkäuferin
person

bookshelf /ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/ n
Bücherregal Regal
shelf for storing books

bookshop n
Buchhandlung Buchladen
shop that sells books

bookstand /ˈbʊkˌstænd/ n
Bücherstand
stall where books are sold
Buchstütze
stand made for holding books open

bookworm /ˈbʊk.wɜːm/ n
Bücherwurm Leseratte
avid reader

boom /bum/ /buːm/ interjection
Bumm
sound of explosion

boom /bum/ /buːm/ n
Dröhnen
abrupt, low-pitched sound
Ausleger
horizontal member of a crane
Baum
spar extending the foot of a sail
Aufschwung Boom
period of prosperity

boom /bum/ /buːm/ v
dröhnen
to speak with low pitch
blühen boomen florieren
to be prosperous

boom barrier n
Schlagbaum Schranke
gate at level crossing

boom box n
Getto-Blaster Gettoblaster Ghetto-Blaster Ghettoblaster
portable audio system

boomerang /ˈbuməɹæŋ/ /ˈbuːməɹæŋ/ n
Bumerang
flat curved airfoil

boon /buːn/ n
Segen
A blessing or benefit

boondock n
Arsch der Welt Einöde Hundetürkei Kartoffelsteppe Pampa Walachei
rural area

boondoggle /ˈbuːndɒɡəl/ n
Zeitverschwendung
pointless activity

boorish /ˈbʊəɹɪʃ/ adj
rüpelhaft ungehobelt
behaving as a boor

boost /buːst/ n
Boost
push from behind

boost /buːst/ v
klauen
to steal

booster /ˈbustɚ/ n
Booster
The first stage of a multistage rocket

boot /but/ /buːt/ n
Stiefel
heavy shoe that covers part of the leg
Booten
the act or process of bootstrapping

boot /but/ /buːt/ v
booten hochfahren laden starten
to start a system

boot camp n
Bootcamp Trainingslager
initial, basic indoctrination, physical fitness training and basic instruction in armed forces

boot loader n
Bootloader Bootmanager
A program that initiates the bootstrap process

boot sector n
Bootsektor
segment of a storage medium that holds data used to boot

booted eagle n
Zwergadler
Hieraaetus pennatus

booted warbler n
Buschspötter
Iduna caligata

booth /buːð/ /buːθ/ n
Bude Messestand Stand
A small stall for the display and sale of goods
Bude Zelle
An enclosure just big enough to accommodate one standing person

bootjack n
Stiefelknecht
a V-shaped, or forked, device for pulling off boots

bootlicker n
Speichellecker
person who behaves in a servile or obsequious manner

bootstrap /ˈbuːtˌstɹæp/ n
Schuhriemen Stiefelriemen Stiefelschlaufe Stiefelstrippe
a loop at the top of a boot to help in pulling it on
Eigendynamik Hilfsmittel Selbsthilfe eigene Kraft
a means of advancing oneself or accomplishing something
Hochfahren Ladeprogramm Lader Startprogramm Startroutine Urlader
the process by which the operating system of a computer is loaded into its memory

bootstrap /ˈbuːtˌstɹæp/ v
alleine zurechtkommen auf sich selbst gestellt sein selbstständig sein sich selbst helfen
to help (oneself) without the aid of others

booty /ˈbuːti/ n
Beute
plunder

booze /buːz/ n
Schnaps Alk Alkohol Alkoholisches Fusel
any alcoholic beverage

booze /buːz/ v
bechern picheln saufen
slang:to drink alcohol

boozehound n
Schnapsdrossel
alcoholic

boozer /ˈbuː.zə(ɹ)/ n
Alki Alkoholiker Alkoholikerin Alkoholsüchtige Alkoholsüchtiger Besoffene
drunkard

boracite n
Boracit
Mg₃B₇O13Cl

borage /ˈbɒɹ.ɪdʒ/ n
Boretsch
Borago officinalis

borate n
Borat
salt of boric acid

borax n
Borax
crystalline salt

borax bead test n
Boraxperle
a test for the presence of certain metallic elements

border /bɔədə/ /bɔɹdəɹ/ /bɔːdə/ n
Beet Streifen
a strip of ground in which ornamental plants are grown
Grenze
the line or frontier area separating regions
Rand
the outer edge of something
a decorative strip around the edge of something

border /bɔədə/ /bɔɹdəɹ/ /bɔːdə/ v
angrenzen säumen
(transitive) to lie on, or adjacent to a border
begrenzen
(transitive) to put a border on something

border guard n
Grenzwache
person

border on v
an (etwas) grenzen
To be almost like some other thing

bordering adj
angrenzend
having a common boundary or border

borderline personality disorder n
Borderline-Persönlichkeitsstörung

borderliner n
Borderliner
individual with disorder

bordure n
Schildrand
contrasting border round a shield

bore /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ n
Bohrung
A hole drilled or milled through something
Gezeitenwelle
sudden and rapid flow of tide

bore /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ v
langweilen
to inspire boredom
bohren
to make a hole

boreal /ˈbɔɹi.əl/ /ˈbɔːɹɪəl/ adj
boreal
relating to the north

boreas n
Nordwind

bored /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔːd/ /bɔːɹd/ adj
gelangweilt
suffering from boredom

boredom /ˈbɔɹ.dəm/ /ˈbɔː.dəm/ n
Langeweile
state of being bored

borer /ˈbɔːɹə/ /ˈbɔːɹɚ/ n
Bohrmaschine
tool

boric acid n
Borsäure
White crystalline solid soluble as a weak acid

boring /ˈbɔːɹɪŋ/ adj
langweilig
causing boredom

born /ˈbɔɹn/ /ˈbɔːn/ adj
geboren
given birth to

born with a silver spoon in one's mouth adj
mit einem goldenen Löffel im Munde geboren
born rich or in a wealthy family

born-again adj
wiedergeboren
renewed commitment to Jesus Christ

boron /ˈbɔːˌɹɒn/ n
Bor
chemical element

boron nitride n
Bornitrid
binary compound of boron and nitrogen

boron oxide n
Boroxid
compound

borough /ˈbʌɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹə/ n
Bezirk Burg Gemeinde
administrative district
Burg Quartier Stadtbezirk Viertel
municipal borough

borreliosis n
Borreliose
infection

borrow /ˈbɑɹoʊ/ /ˈbɒɹəʊ/ /ˈbɔɹoʊ/ v
übertragen
in a subtraction
ausleihen borgen leihen
receive temporarily
entlehnen ausleihen
to copy a word from another language

borrower /ˈbɔɹəuə/ n
Kreditnehmer Entleiher
one who borrows

borscht /bɔɹʃt/ /bɔːʃt/ n
Borschtsch
beetroot soup

borzoi /ˈbɔːzɔɪ/ n
Barsoi Russischer Jagdwindhund
breed of dog

bosom /ˈbʊz(ə)m/ adj
Brust Busen
in a very close relationship

bosom /ˈbʊz(ə)m/ n
Busen Brust
chest, breast

bosom friend n
Busenfreund
very close friend

boson /ˈboʊ.zɒn/ /ˈbəʊ.zɒn/ n
Boson
particle

boss /bɑs/ /bɒs/ /bɔs/ n
Schlussstein Abhängling Hängezapfen Knauf Knoten Schlußstein
architecture: knob or protrusion
Bund Kragen Sockel Stulp Vorsprung Überstand
mechanics: a protrusion
Anschwellung Aufwölbung Ausbeulung Ausbuchtung Auswölbung Beule
projection in centre of shield
Fußstütze Polsterhocker Sitzkissen
a hassock or footrest
Chef
person in charge
supervisor

bossage n
Bosse
rough, unfinished stone block

bossiness n
Bevormundung Herrschsucht Rechthaberei
the characteristic of being bossy

bossy /ˈbɑsi/ /ˈbɒsi/ /ˈbɔsi/ adj
autoritär diktatorisch herrisch herrschsüchtig rechthaberisch
tending to give orders to others

bosun n
Bootsmann
warrant or petty officer in navy

bot /bɑt/ /bɒt/ n
Bot
a piece of software for doing repetitive tasks

bota bag n
Bota
wineskin bag

botanical adj
botanisch
Of or pertaining to botany

botanical garden n
botanischer Garten
a place where a variety of plants are grown for scientific reasons

botanically adv
botanisch
in a botanical manner

botanist /ˈbɒt.ən.ɪst/ n
Botaniker Botanikerin Pflanzenkundler Pflanzenkundlerin
a person engaged in botany

botanize v
botanisieren
do the work of a botanist

botany /ˈbɒtəni/ n
Botanik Pflanzenkunde
scientific study of plants

botch /bɑt͡ʃ/ /bɒt͡ʃ/ n
Pfusch Murks
An action, job, or task that has been performed very badly
Pfusch
a ruined, defective, or clumsy piece of work; mess; bungle

botch /bɑt͡ʃ/ /bɒt͡ʃ/ v
pfuschen stümpern
to do something without skill, without care, or clumsily
pfuschen verbocken vergeigen vermurksen verpfuschen
to perform (a task) in an unacceptable or incompetent manner

botch up v
verpfuschen verderben
ruin, mess up

botched adj
stümperhaft vermurkst verpfuscht zurechtgefrickelt zusammengeschustert
clumsily made or repaired

botfly n
Biesfliege Dasselfliege
insect

both /boʊlθ/ /boʊθ/ /bəʊθ/ conjunction
sowohl ... als auch
both...and...

both /boʊlθ/ /boʊθ/ /bəʊθ/ determiner
beide
each of two; one and the other

bother /ˈbɒðəɹ/ [ˈbɑðɚ] [ˈbɒðə(ɹ)] [ˈbɔðə(ɹ)] interjection
Mist verdammt
mild expression of annoyance

bother /ˈbɒðəɹ/ [ˈbɑðɚ] [ˈbɒðə(ɹ)] [ˈbɔðə(ɹ)] v
belästigen
to annoy, disturb

bothersome adj
verwirrend
causing bother or perplexity

bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒ.təl/ n
Flasche Bouteille
container
Flasche Buddel
contents of such a container
Buddel
figuratively: alcohol
Mumm Schneid Traute
nerve, courage

bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒ.təl/ v
die Flasche geben
feed (an infant) baby formula

bottle bank n
Altglascontainer Glascontainer
container

bottle cap n
Flaschenverschluss Kronkorken Flaschendeckel Kronenkork Kronenkorken
closure used to seal bottles

bottle crate n
Getränkekiste
a container used for transport of beverage containers

bottle green adj
flaschengrün
of a dark green color

bottle opener n
Flaschenöffner Kapselheber
device to open bottles

bottle up v
unterdrücken zurückhalten anstauen verdrängen
to keep suppressed and hidden
einkesseln festhalten zurückhalten
to prevent enemy vessels of leaving an anchorage
Flaschen befüllen in Flaschen füllen
to put into bottles

bottled water n
Flaschenwasser
drinking water sold in a bottle

bottleneck n
Flaschenhals Engpass Engstelle
narrowing of the road, especially resulting in a delay
Flaschenhals
neck of a bottle
Flaschenhals Engpass
part of a process that is too slow or cumbersome

bottlenose dolphin n
Tursiops Tümmler großer Tümmler
species of dolphin

bottom /ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈbɒtəm/ n
passiv
gay sexual slang: penetrated partner in sex
Grund Boden Unterseite
lowest part

bottom bracket n
Innenlager Tretlager

bottom line n
Endergebnis Ergebnis unterm Strich
final balance
Ergebnis unterm Strich Fazit
summary or result

bottomless pit n
Fass ohne Boden
person with boundless appetite; entity or problem which consumes endless resources

botulinum toxin n
Botulinumtoxin
neurotoxic protein produced by Clostridium botulinum

botulism /ˈbɑt͡ʃəlɪzəm/ /ˈbɒtjʊlɪzəm/ n
Botulismus
medical condition

bougainvillea /ˌbu.ɡənˈvɪl.jə/ /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.ɪ.ə/ n
Bougainvillea
flower

bough /baʊ/ /bə/ /bʌʊ/ n
Ast
tree branch

bouillabaisse /ˈbujəbeɪs/ /ˈbuːjəbeɪs/ n
Bouillabaisse
fish soup from Provence

bouillon /ˈbuː.jɒn/ /ˈbʊlˌjɑn/ n
Bouillon
a clear seasoned broth

bouillon cube n
Brühwürfel
cube

boulder /ˈboʊldəɹ/ /ˈbəʊl.də(ɹ)/ n
Fels Felsblock Felsbrocken
large mass of stone

boulevard /ˈbuː.ləˌvɑːd/ /ˈbʊləvɑɹd/ n
Boulevard Prachtstraße
broad, landscaped thoroughfare

bounce /baʊns/ n
Bounce
email

bounce /baʊns/ v
platzen
of a cheque/check: to be refused
abprallen
to change direction of motion after hitting an obstacle
auf und ab hüpfen hüpfen
to move quickly up and down

bounce off the walls v
aufgekratzt sein
to be overly active

bouncer /ˈbaʊnsə(ɹ)/ /ˈbaʊnsə˞/ n
Türsteher Rausschmeißer Rausschmeißerin Türsteherin
member of security personnel

bouncing castle /ˌbaʊnsɪŋ ˈkæsəl/ /ˌbaʊnsɪŋ ˈkɑːsəl/ n
Hüpfburg Luftburg Springburg
inflatable structure on which children jump and play

bouncy ball n
Flummi Gummiball
small rubber ball

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ adj
bereit
ready, prepared

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ n
Grenze Abgrenzung
boundary, border of territory
Schranke
mathematics: value greater (or smaller) than a given set
Sprung
sizeable jump

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ v
begrenzen umgrenzen
to surround a territory

bound morpheme n
gebundenes Morphem
type of morpheme

bound variable n
gebundene Variable
variable that has an allocated storage location

boundary /ˈbaʊndəɹi/ /ˈbaʊndɹi/ n
Rand
(topology) the set of points in the closure, not belonging to the interior
Grenze
dividing line or location between two areas

bounded function n
beschränkte Funktion
function

boundless adj
grenzenlos unbegrenzt
without bounds, unbounded

bounty /ˈbaʊn(t)i/ /ˈbaʊnti/ n
Heuer
money paid to a person when becoming a member of the armed forces, or as a reward for some service therein
Belohnung Kopfgeld Prämie
reward for some specific act
Geschenk
something given liberally

bounty hunter n
Kopfgeldjäger
person who catches criminals in return for a reward

bouquet /boʊˈkeɪ/ n
Blumenstrauß Bouquet
bunch of flowers
Bouquet
scent of wine

bouquet garni n
Bouquet garni
bouquet garni

bourbon /bɜː(ɹ)bən/ /ˈbʊə(ɹ)bən/ n
Bourbon
whiskey

bourgeois /bu(ɹ)ʒ.ˈwɑː/ /ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/ adj
spießbürgerlich spießig
conventional, conservative and materialistic
bürgerlich bourgeois
of or relating to the middle class

bourgeois /bu(ɹ)ʒ.ˈwɑː/ /ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/ n
Borgis Bourgeois
9-point type

bourgeoisie /ˌbʊə(ɹ)ʒwɑːˈziː/ n
Bourgeoisie Bürgertum
class

bourrée n
Bourrée
a baroque dance of French origin

boutique /buːˈtiːk/ n
Boutique
a small shop, especially one that sells fashionable clothes, jewelry and the like

bovarysm n
Bovarysme
anxiety to escape from an unsatisfactory social or sentimental condition

bovine spongiform encephalopathy n
Bovine Spongiforme Enzephalopathie Rinderwahnsinn
bovine spongiform encephalopathy

bow /baʊ/ /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ n
Verbeugung
gesture made by bending forward at the waist

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ n
Schleife
type of knot with two loops
Bogen
weapon used for shooting arrows
rod used for playing stringed instruments
bend in a rod or planar surface
Bug
front of a boat or ship

bow /baʊ/ /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ v
beugen biegen verbiegen
to bend a thing
streichen
to play music on an instrument using a bow

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ v
verneigen
to bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference

bow and arrow /bəʊ(.)ən(d.)æɹəʊ/ n
Pfeil und Bogen
weapon

bow and scrape /ˈbaʊəndskɹeɪp/ n
Kratzfuß
deep formal bow

bow down v
niederwerfen
to bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference

bow maker n
Bogenmacher Bogenmacherin
one who manufactures bows for musical instruments

bow saw n
Bügelsäge
for tree trunks, Swede saw

bow wave n
Bugwelle
a wave coming off the bow of a ship as it moves through the water

bow wow n
wau wau
sound of a dog barking

bow-legged adj
o-beinig krummbeinig
having a bowleg

bowel /ˈbaʊ.əl/ n
Bauch Eingeweide Inneres
interior of something
Darm
intestines, entrails
Dickdarm
large intestine

bowels /baʊ.əlz/ n
Tiefen
deepest or innermost part
Gedärme
intestines

bower /baʊ.əɹ/ /bəʊ.əɹ/ n
Laube
(ornithology) A large structure made of grass and bright objects
Gartenlaube Laube
a leafy shelter or recess in a garden or woods
Boudoir
a woman's bedroom or private apartments, especially in a medieval castle

bower bird n
Laubenvogel
Australasian bird

bowfin n
Kahlhecht Schlammfisch
Amia calva

bowhead n
Grönlandwal
Balaena mysticetus

bowl /boʊl/ /bəʊl/ n
Schüssel Schale
container for food

bowl cut n
Topfhaarschnitt
haircut

bowleg n
O-Bein Säbelbein
leg that curves outward from the knee

bowler hat n
Melone Melonenhut
hard round black felt hat

bowline n
Palstek Bulin
knot

bowling /ˈboʊliŋ/ /ˈbəʊlɪŋ/ n
Bowling Kegelbahn
a game played by rolling a ball down an alley

bowling alley n
Bowlingbahn Kegelbahn
a building which contains bowling lanes

bowls n
Bowlsspiel
precision sport

bowser n
Tanksäule Zapfsäule
fuel pump

bowsprit /ˈbəʊspɹɪt/ n
Bugspriet
spar projecting over the prow of a sailing vessel

bowstring /ˈboʊstɹɪŋ/ /ˈbəʊstɹɪŋ/ n
Bogensehne
string of an archer's bow

bowtie /boʊˈtaɪ/ /bəʊˈtaɪ/ n
Fliege
necktie shaped like a bow

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ n
Dose
(slang, vulgar) the vagina
Loge
compartment to sit inside
Kiste Kasten Box
cuboid space; container
Buchsbaum Buchs
shrub or tree of the genus Buxus
Boxhieb Boxschlag
blow with the fist

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ v
einpacken verpacken
to place inside a box
boxen
to fight against (a person) in a boxing match
to strike with the fists

box jellyfish n
Würfelqualle
box jellyfish

box office /ˈbɑksˌɑfɪs/ /ˈbɒksˌɒfɪs/ n
Schalter Kasse
ticket office

box plot n
Boxplot
graphical summary of data

box tree n
Buchsbaum
tree of the genus Buxus

boxer /ˈbɑːksɚ/ /ˈbɒksə/ n
Boxer
breed of dog
Boxer Boxerin
participant in a boxing match

boxer engine n
Boxermotor
horizontally opposed engine

boxer shorts n
Boxershorts
underwear

boxing /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ/ n
Boxen
the sport of boxing

boxing glove n
Boxhandschuh
padded mitten worn in boxing

boxwood n
Buchs Buchsbaum
Buxus sempervirens
Buchsbaumholz
the hard, close-grained wood of this tree

boy /bɔɪ/ /bɔːə/ n
Kerl
adult male found attractive
Jungs
male friend
Junge Bursche Kerl
male of any age, used as a friendly diminutive
Boy Knappe
male servant
Junge Knabe Bube
young male

boy band n
Boygroup
pop group whose members are all young men

boy next door n
Junge von nebenan
regular boy

boy's name n
Jungenname
name given to a male

boyar /ˈbɔɪɑː/ n
Bojare
rank of aristocracy

boycott /ˈbɔɪkɑt/ /ˈbɔɪkɒt/ n
Boykott
the act of boycotting

boycott /ˈbɔɪkɑt/ /ˈbɔɪkɒt/ v
boykottieren
to abstain from dealing with a person or organisation as a protest

boyfriend /ˈbɔɪˌfɹɛnd/ n
Freund
male friend
Freund Boyfriend
male partner in a romantic relationship

boyish adj
jungenhaft knabenhaft
like a boy

boyishness n
Jugendhaftigkeit Jungenhaftigkeit Knabenhaftigkeit knabenhaftes Aussehen knabenhaftes Wesen
quality of being boyish

boys will be boys proverb
Jungen sind nun einmal so
boys are mischievous by nature

boysenberry /ˈbɔɪzn̩ˌbɛɹi/ n
Boysenbeere
berry

bra /bɹɑː/ n
Büstenhalter BH Busenhalter
brassiere

brace /bɹeɪs/ n
Paar
a pair
Federzug Spannband Spanner Spanngummi Spannzwinge Zugstab
arrangement for producing tension
Brasse
rope for moving a yard
Hosenträger
straps or bands to sustain trousers
Anker Band Knagge Kopfband Strebe Stützbalken
structural piece used for support, often diagonal
Band Befestigung Halter Klammer Klemme Spange
that which holds tightly
Doppelpack Doppelschlag
two goals in one game

brace /bɹeɪs/ v
anspannen
to draw tight; to tighten
verstreben
to furnish with braces; to support; to prop
stemmen
to place in a position for resisting pressure
einstellen gefasst machen wappnen
to prepare oneself for an impact
brassen
to swing round the yards

bracelet /ˈbɹeɪslət/ n
Armband
a band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry or an ornament

braces /ˈbɹeɪsɪz/ n
Zahnspange
device for straightening teeth
Hosenträger
pair of straps holding trousers

brachial /ˈbreɪkɪəl/ adj
brachial
pertaining or belonging to the arm

brachiosaurus n
Brachiosaurus
herbivorous dinosaur

brachylogy n
Brachylogie
concise speech

brachysyllabic /ˌbɹæk.i.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
geringsilbig wenigsilbig
having few syllables

bracing /ˈbɹeɪsɪŋ/ adj
anregend erfrischend
stimulating

bracken n
Adlerfarne
any of several coarse ferns

bracket /ˈbɹækɪt/ n
Anschlagwinkel Anschlusswinkel Arm Bracket Bügel Halter
engineering: intermediate object that connects a smaller part to a larger part
Klammer
generically any of "(", ")", "[", "]", "{", "}", "<" and ">"
Arm Ausleger Befestigungswinkel Böckchen Bügel Halter
item attached to a wall to hold up a shelf
Ständer
nautical: short crooked timber
Gruppe Intervall Klasse Stufe
one of several ranges of numbers

bracket /ˈbɹækɪt/ v
Belichtungsreihe
to photograph at multiple exposure levels

brackish /ˈbɹækɪʃ/ adj
brackig
distasteful; unpleasant; not appealing to the taste
brackig salzig
slightly salty

braconid n
Brackwespen
any species of the family Braconidae

bract n
Tragblatt
leaf or leaf-like structure

brag /bɹæɡ/ v
angeben prahlen
to boast

braggart /ˈbɹæɡɑːt/ /ˈbɹæɡɚt/ n
Angeber Angeberin
one who constantly brags or boasts

bragger n
Angeber Popanz Prahler
person who brags

braggy adj
angeberisch prahlerisch
prone to brag

brahmin n
Brahmane
caste

braid /bɹeɪd/ n
Zopf
hairstyle
Litze
stranded wire composed of a number of smaller wires
Ruck
sudden movement
Abschirmgeflecht Geflecht Schutzgeflecht
tubular sheath made of braided strands of metal
Zopf Litze geflochtenes Band
weave of three or more strands

braid /bɹeɪd/ v
flechten verflechten
to intertwine
zerreiben
to mix by beating, rubbing etc.

braille /bɹeɪl/ n
Blindenschrift Brailleschrift
system of writing using raised dots

brain /bɹeɪn/ n
Hirn Verstand Grips Köpfchen
brains: intellect
Intelligenzbestie Superhirn
intelligent person
Gehirn Hirn
organ
Kopf Gehirn
person providing intelligence

brain cancer n
Gehirntumor Hirnkrebs
cancer of the brain

brain cell n
Gehirnzelle
cell in brain

brain coral n
Hirnkoralle
any of several species of coral in the shape of a brain

brain damage n
Hirnschaden
injury to the brain

brain drain n
Braindrain Talentschwund Gehirn-Abfluss
emigration of educated people

brain mushroom n
Frühjahrslorchel Frühlorchel Giftlorchel
fungus

brain stem n
Hirnstamm
part of the brain that connects the spinal cord to the forebrain and cerebrum

brain surgeon n
Gehirnchirurg Gehirnchirurgin
someone who does brain surgery

brain surgery n
Gehirnchirurgie
surgery

brain tumor n
Hirntumor
an intracranial growth of abnormal and uncontrolled cell division

brain-dead /ˈbɹeɪnˌdɛd/ adj
hirntot
in medicine: having cessation of brain activity

brain-teaser n
Denksportaufgabe Kopfnuss
a complex riddle or puzzle

brain-washing n
Gehirnwäsche Mentizid
form of indoctrination

braincase n
Hirnschale
the part of the skull containing the brain

brainchild /ˈbɹeɪn.tʃaɪld/ n
Geistesprodukt
creation

brainiac /ˈbɹeɪniæk/ n
Intelligenzbestie
a very intelligent and usually studious, erudite person

brainless adj
hirnlos
having no brain
hirnlos einfältig gedankenlos
unintelligent; having little or no common sense

brainstorming n
Brainstorming Geistesblitz
method of problem solving

brainteaser n
Denkaufgabe Denksportaufgabe Knobelei Kopfnuss Kopfnuß harte Nuss
brainteaser

brainwash /ˈbɹeɪnwɒʃ/ n
Gehirnwäsche Hirnwäsche
effect upon one's memory, belief or ideas

brainwave n
Gehirnwelle
any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain
Gedankenblitz
sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration

braise /bɹeɪz/ v
schmoren anschmoren
To cook in a small amount of liquid

brake /bɹeɪk/ n
Flachsbreche
tool for crushing and beating flax or hemp
Bremse
device used to slow or stop a vehicle
something that slows or stops an action
Geck Geckstock Pumpengeck Pumpenschwengel gekstok
nautical: handle of pump

brake /bɹeɪk/ v
bremsen
to operate brakes
to be stopped or slowed (as if) by braking

brake drum n
Bremstrommel
brake part

brake lining n
Bremsbelag Bremsklotz
consumable surfaces in brake systems

brake pad n
Bremsklotz Bremsbelag
friction element in a disc brake

brake shoe n
Bremsbacke Bremsschuh Hemmschuh
element of a drum brake

brakeforce [bɹeɪkfɔː(ɹ)s] n
Bremskraft

braking /ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/ n
Bremsen
applying of brakes

braking distance n
Bremsweg
braking distance

bramble /ˈbɹæmbəl/ n
Brombeere
blackberry

brambling n
Bergfink
bird

bran /ˈbɹæn/ n
Kleie
outside layer of a grain

branch /bɹæntʃ/ /bɹɑːntʃ/ n
Zweig Branche Gebiet
area in business or of knowledge, research
Filiale Zweigstelle
location of an organization with several locations
Abzweigung Zweigung Ästelung
part that divides like the branch of a tree
Ast Zweig
woody part of a tree arising from the trunk

branch /bɹæntʃ/ /bɹɑːntʃ/ v
abzweigen
to arise from the trunk or a larger branch of a tree
springen
to jump to a different location in a program, especially as the result of a conditional statement
verzweigen
to produce branches

branched-chain adj
verzweigtkettig

brand /bɹand/ /bɹænd/ n
Marke
a specific product, service, or provider so distinguished
Brandmal Brandzeichen Zuchtbrand
mark made by burning
Marke Label
name, symbol, logo

brand new adj
nagelneu brandneu fabrikneu funkelnagelneu ganz neu nigelnagelneu
utterly new

branding iron n
Brandeisen
bent piece of metal

brandish /ˈbɹændɪʃ/ v
ausstellen herzeigen vorführen vorzeigen
to bear something with ostentatious show
schwingen führen hantieren schwenken
to move a weapon

brandy /ˈbɹændi/ n
Kurzer
glass of brandy
Brandy Branntwein Weinbrand Kognak
liquor

brash /bɹæʃ/ adj
dreist taktlos ungestüm ungezogen
grell knallig schrill
bold, bright or showy
nassforsch übermütig
impetuous or rash
dreist forsch frech keck schnodderig
overly bold or self-assertive

brashness n
Dreistigkeit Unverfrorenheit
characteristic of being brash

brass /bɹæs/ /bɹɑːs/ adj
messingfarben messinggelb
of colour of brass

brass /bɹæs/ /bɹɑːs/ n
Messing
alloy of copper and zinc
Blech Blechblasinstrumente
class of wind instruments
Messingfarbe
colour of brass
aus Messing messingen
made of brass (attributive use)

brass band n
Blaskapelle
group of musicians who play brass instruments

brass instrument n
Blechblasinstrument
musical instrument

brass knuckles n
Schlagring
weapon which reinforces the fist

brat /bɹat/ /bɹæt/ /bɹɑt/ n
Balg Gör Göre
a selfish, spoiled, or unruly child

bratwurst n
Bratwurst
A small pork sausage

bravado n
Gehabe theatralisches Getue
a false show of courage
Angeberei Draufgängertum
a show of defiance or courage

brave /bɹeɪv/ adj
mutig tapfer
strong in the face of fear

brave /bɹeɪv/ n
Krieger
native American warrior

bravery /ˈbɹeɪvəɹi/ n
Tapferkeit
being brave

bravo /ˈbɹɑvoʊ/ /ˈbɹɑːvəʊ/ n
Berta
the letter "B"

brawl /bɹɑl/ /bɹɔl/ /bɹɔːl/ n
Schlägerei Rauferei Prügelei Getümmel
disorderly argument or fight

brawl /bɹɑl/ /bɹɔl/ /bɹɔːl/ v
raufen
to engage in a brawl

brawler n
Halbstarker Hooligan Krakeeler Rabauke Randalierer Raufbold
one who brawls

brawn /bɹɔːn/ n
Muskelkraft
strong muscles
Sülze
terrine

brawny adj
muskulös
characterized by brawn

bray /bɹeɪ/ n
röhren
cry of a camel
Eselsschrei
cry of an ass or donkey

bray /bɹeɪ/ v
kreischen wie ein Esel schreien wie ein Esel
to make a harsh, discordant sound like a donkey's bray
kreischen
to make or utter (a shout, etc.) discordantly, loudly, or in a harsh and grating manner
iahen kreischen schreien
to make the cry of a donkey
verreiben zermalmen zerreiben
to crush or pound

brazen /ˈbɹeɪzən/ adj
schamlos
impudent, immodest, or shameless
messingen
pertaining to, made of, or resembling brass

brazen bull n
sizilianischer Bulle
ancient torture device consisting of a hollow brass bull where victims were imprisoned and burned to death

brazenly adv
unverschämterweise
In a brazen manner

brazier /ˈbɹeɪ.ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈbɹeɪʒəɹ/ n
Feuerschale
An upright standing or hanging metal bowl used for holding burning coal

brazil nut n
Paranuss
nut
Paranussbaum
tree

brazilwood n
Brasilholz
timber tree

breach [bɹiːtʃ] n
Verstoß
break of a law or obligation
Brechen
breaking of waves
Bruch
breaking up of amicable relations
figuratively: the act of breaking
Bresche Bruch
gap

breach of contract n
Vertragsbruch Vertragsverletzung
failure to perform

breach of promise n
Bruch des Eheversprechens
tort of withdrawing a promise to marry

bread /bɹɛd/ n
Brot
baked dough made from cereals
countable: any variety of bread
food, sustenance, support of life, in general
Kohle
slang: money

bread /bɹɛd/ v
panieren
to bread

bread and circuses /ˈbɹɛd ənd ˈsɜːkəsəz/ /ˈbɹɛd ənd ˈsɝkəsəz/ n
Brot und Spiele Brot und Zirkusspiele
food and entertainment provided by the state

bread knife n
Brotmesser
knife designed to cut bread

bread maker n
Brotbackautomat Brotbackmaschine
household appliance which makes bread

bread roll n
Brötchen Semmel
miniature round loaf of bread

breadbasket /ˈbɹɛdbɑːskɨt/ /ˈbɹɛdˌbæskɪ̈t/ n
Brotkorb
basket for storing or carrying bread

breadboard n
Schneidebrett
cutting board
Protoboard Steckboard Steckbrett Steckplatine
reusable solderless device

breadbox n
Brotkasten
a container for storing bread

breadcrumb n
Brotkrume Brosame Brotkrümel Brösel
tiny piece of bread

breadfruit /ˈbɹedfɹuːt/ n
Brotfrucht
fruit
Brotfruchtbaum
tree

breadstick n
Grissini
slender loaf of crisp bread

breadth-first search n
Breitensuche
a search algorithm

breadwinner /ˈbɹɛdˌwɪnɚ/ n
Broterwerber Broterwerberin Geldverdiener Geldverdienerin
primary income-earner in a household

break /bɹeɪk/ n
Break
billiards, snooker: first shot
tennis: game won by receiving party
Bruch
instance of breaking something into pieces
Spalt Öffnung
physical space that opens up in something or between two things
Pause
rest or pause, usually from work

break /bɹeɪk/ v
brechen
intransitive, of a bone: to crack
transitive: to cause (a bone) to crack
transitive: to do that which is forbidden by (something)
brechen kaputtgehen zerbrechen
intransitive: to separate into (to end up in) two or more pieces
kaputtgehen
intransitive: to stop functioning properly or altogether
anbrechen dämmern
of morning: to arrive
aufbrechen knacken
to cause to no longer bar
pausieren
to interrupt or cease one's work or occupation temporarily
kaputtmachen
transitive: to cause to stop functioning
brechen zerbrechen
transitive: to separate into (to cause to end up in) two or more pieces

break a law v
ein Gesetz brechen
violate a law

break a leg interjection
Hals- und Beinbruch! Mast- und Schotbruch!
expression of best wishes to a performer

break a sweat v
ins Schwitzen kommen sich ins Zeug legen
to put effort into something
ins Schwitzen kommen
to start sweating

break away v
ablösen lösen
to become separated
ausbrechen losmachen
to leave suddenly

break bad /bɹeɪk bæd/ v
auf die schiefe Bahn geraten
to go wrong, to turn toward immorality or crime

break bread v
Brot brechen
Christianity
das Brot miteinander teilen
to eat a meal, especially shared

break in v
einbrechen
to enter by force or illicitly
einlaufen
to make something new function well through use
zureiten
to tame (a horse)

break on the wheel v
rädern
to execute by beating

break one's fast v
frühstücken
archaic: to eat breakfast

break out v
ausbrechen
to escape, especially forcefully or defiantly

break point n
Breakball
situation in which if the receiver wins the next point, (s)he will win the game

break ranks v
aus der Reihe tanzen
idiomatic
aus der Reihe treten
military

break room n
Pausenraum
room for breaks

break someone's heart v
Herz brechen
to cause a person to feel grief or sadness

break the Sabbath v
den Sabbat brechen den Sabbat entheiligen den Sabbat entweihen den Sabbat schänden
to break the Sabbath

break the bank v
die Bank sprengen
win all the money that is available to be paid

break the ice /ˈbɹeɪk ði ˈaɪs/ v
das Eis brechen
to start to get to know people, by avoiding awkwardness

break through v
Durchbruch
to gain popularity

break up v
Schluss machen auseinander gehen
to end a relationship

break wind v
furzen
to fart

break-even point n
Gewinnschwelle
The point where total costs equal total sales revenue

break-in n
Einbruch
act of entering to commit an offense

breakaway adj
abtrünnig separatistisch
having broken away from a larger unit

breakaway n
Absplitterung Ausbrechen Loslösung Losmachung Lossagung
act of breaking away from something
Ausbruch Ausbruchsgruppe
in cycling

breakdown n
Betriebsstörung Panne
failure, particularly mechanical
Nervenzusammenbruch
lapse of mental stability
Aufschlüsselung
listing or categorization in great detail

breaker /ˈbɹeɪkə/ /ˈbɹeɪkɚ/ n
Brecher
machine for breaking rocks or coal
wave

breakfast /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ n
Frühstück Morgenessen Zmorgen
first meal of the day

breakfast /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ v
frühstücken
to eat the morning meal

breakfast cereal n
Frühstücksflocken
food made from processed grains

breakfaster n
Frühstückende Frühstückender
one eating breakfast

breaking /ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/ n
Brechung
in linguistics: vowel breaking

breaking news n
Eilmeldung Sondermeldung gerade eingetroffene Neuigkeit letzte Neuigkeit soeben hereingekommene Nachricht
news that just happened or is happening

breakneck adj
halsbrecherisch
dangerously fast; hell-for-leather

breakpoint n
Haltepunkt
(computing) point in a program where operation may be interrupted

breakthrough /ˈbɹeɪkθɹuː/ adj
bahnbrechend durchschlagend
characterized by major progress

breakthrough /ˈbɹeɪkθɹuː/ n
Durchbruch Durchstich
(engineering) penetration of a physical barrier
Durchbruch
major progress
military advance

breakup /ˈbɹeɪkʌp/ n
Auflösung Beendigung Ende
termination of a friendship or a romantic relationship
Trennung
the act of breaking up, disintegration, or division

breakwater /ˈbɹeɪkˌwɔːtə/ n
Wellenbrecher Mole
construction in or around a harbour
Wellenbrecher Buhne
the beach barrier

bream /bɹiːm/ /bɹɪm/ n
Brachse Brasse Blei Brachsen Brachsme Brachsmen
Abramis brama
Brachse Brasse
fish of the genus Abramis

breast /bɹɛst/ n
-brust Entenbrust Fasanenbrust Geflügelbrust Gänsebrust Hammelbrust
choice cut of meat from poultry or other animals
Brust
milk-producing organ
chest
seat of emotions
animal's thorax

breast augmentation n
Brustvergrößerung
cosmetic procedure

breast cancer n
Brustkrebs Mammakarzinom
cancer of the breast

breast implant n
Brustimplantat
medical prosthesis

breast ironing n
Brustbügeln
pounding and massaging of a pubescent girl's breasts to make them stop developing

breast milk n
Muttermilch
milk produced by humans

breast pump n
Brustpumpe Muttermilchpumpe
device used to extract breast milk

breastbone n
Brustbein Sternum
the central narrow bone in the front of the chest

breastfeed v
stillen die Brust geben
feed a baby milk via the breasts

breastfeeding /ˈbɹɛstˌfidɪŋ/ n
Stillen
activity

breastplate n
Brustpanzer Brustschild
armor
Brustriemen Vorderzeug
horse tack

breaststroke n
Brustschwimmen Brust
swimming stroke

breaststroke v
Brust schwimmen
to swim using this stroke

breastwork n
Brustwehr
fortification consisting of a breast-high bulwark

breath /bɹɛθ/ n
Atmung Atmen
act or process of breathing
Atem
air expelled from the lungs
Atempause
rest or pause
Atemzug
single act of breathing in and out

breathalyzer n
Alkoholtester Blasrohr
a device that measures alcohol in expired air

breathe /bɹiːð/ v
atmen
to draw air in and out
to exchange gases in similar way
einatmen
to draw into lungs
hauchen
to whisper quietly

breathe down someone's neck v
jemandem im Nacken sitzen
to follow or supervise too closely

breather /bɹiː.ðə(ɹ)/ n
Atempause Verschnaufpause
short break
Atmende
something that breathes

breathing /ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/ n
Atmung Atmen
act of respiration

breathing gas n
Atemgas

breathless /ˈbɹɛθləs/ adj
atemlos
having difficulty breathing; gasping
that makes one hold one's breath

breathlessness n
Atemlosigkeit
state of being breathless or out of breath

breathtaking /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ adj
atemberaubend
stunningly beautiful
very surprising or shocking

breech /bɹiːtʃ/ n
Schwanzschraube
part of a cannon or other firearm

breeches /ˈbɹiːtʃɪz/ /ˈbɹɪtʃɪz/ n
Breeches
a garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs

breeches role n
Hosenrolle
role in a theatrical production in which an actress appears in male clothing

breechloader n
Hinterlader

breed /bɹiːd/ n
Rasse Zuchtrasse
all animals or plants of the same species or subspecies
Art Gattung
group of people with shared characteristics
Rasse Schlag Sorte
race or lineage

breed /bɹiːd/ v
brüten sich paaren
of animals, to mate
züchten
to keep animals and have them reproduce
to propagate or grow plants
aufziehen erzeugen züchten
to sexually produce offspring
aufziehen
to take care of in infancy and through childhood
erzeugen hervorrufen verursachen
to yield or result in

breeder /ˈbɹiːdə(ɹ)/ n
Züchter Tierzüchter Züchterin Pflanzenzüchter Pflanzenzüchterin Tierzüchterin
(professional) plant or animal breeder
Hete
heterosexual
Brutreaktor Brüter
type of nuclear reactor

breeding-ground n
Laichplatz
place where animals breed

breeze /bɹiːz/ n
Brise Windchen
a light, gentle wind
Kinderspiel
activity that is easy

breeze /bɹiːz/ v
wehen
blow gently
flitzen
to move casually, in a carefree manner, but not slowly

breeze-block n
Schalstein
building block

breezy /ˈbɹiːzi/ adj
fröhlich kess lebhaft
(figuratively) cheerful and lively
frisch luftig windig zugig
exposed to the breezes

brent goose n
Ringelgans
Small member of the goose family

brethren /ˈbɹɛðɹən/ n
Brüder Brüdergemeinschaft
the body of members

breve /bɹiːv/ n
Brevis Doppelganze Doppelganzenote
double whole note
Breve Verkürzungszeichen
semicircular diacritical mark

breviary /ˈbɹiː.və.ɹi/ /ˈbɹɛv.i.ɛɹ.i/ /ˈbɹɛv.ɪ.əɹ.i/ n
Brevier
a book containing prayers and hymns

brevier n
Jungfer Jungfrawschrift Petit

brevity /ˈbɹɛvəti/ n
Bündigkeit Knappheit
succinctness; conciseness
Kürze
the quality of being brief in duration

brevity is the soul of wit proverb
Kürze dann des Witzes Seele ist in der Kürze liegt die Würze
conciseness is essential to witty remarks

brew /bɹuː/ n
Bräu
something brewed

brew /bɹuː/ v
zusammenbrauen
to be in a state of preparation
brauen
to make beer

brewable adj
braubar
capable of being brewed

brewer /ˈbɹuː.ə(ɹ)/ n
Brauer Brauerin
someone who brews

brewer's yeast n
Brauhefe
yeast used in brewing or yeast obtained as a by-product of brewing, used as nutritional yeast

brewery /ˈbɹuːəɹi/ n
Brauerei Brauhaus Bierbrauerei
building where beer is produced
Brauerei Bierbrauerei
company that brews beer

brewmaster n
Braumeister
person in charge of beer production at a brewery

brewpub n
Kleinbrauerei mit Schenke
brewpub

briar /bɹʌɪə/ /ˈbɹaɪə(ɹ)/ n
Dornbusch
any thorny plant

bribe /bɹaɪb/ n
Schmiergeld Bestechungsgeld
inducement to dishonesty

bribe /bɹaɪb/ v
bestechen schmieren kaufen
to give a bribe

bribery /ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/ n
Bestechung
making of illegal payment to persons in official positions as a means of influencing their decisions

bric-a-brac /ˈbɹɪkəˌbɹæk/ n
Schnickschnack
small ornaments and other miscellaneous items of little value

brick /bɹɪk/ n
externes Netzteil Backstein
Ziegel Backstein
a building material
Backstein Ziegel
hardened block used for building

brick /bɹɪk/ v
bricken
electronics: to render non-functional

brick and mortar adj
konventionell
buildings and property for the conduct of a business

bricklayer n
Maurer Maurerin
craftsman

brickyard n
Ziegelei
factory where bricks are produced or distributed

bricolage /ˌbɹi.kəʊˈlɑːʒ/ [ˌbɹi.koʊˈlɑʒ] n
Bastelei
construction
something constructed

bridal /ˈbɹaɪd(ə)l/ /ˈbɹʌɪdl̩/ adj
Braut- Hochzeit- bräutlich hochzeitlich
nuptial

bridal /ˈbɹaɪd(ə)l/ /ˈbɹʌɪdl̩/ n
Hochzeit
wedding

bride /bɹaɪd/ n
Braut
woman in the context of her own wedding

bride price n
Brautpreis
sum paid to the family of the bride

bridegroom /ˈbɹaɪdˌɡɹuːm/ n
Bräutigam
bridegroom, groom

bridesmaid /ˈbɹaɪdzˌmeɪd/ n
Brautjungfer
woman who attends the bride at a wedding ceremony

bridge /bɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
Nasenrücken Brücke
bony ridge of the nose
Brücke
construction or natural feature that spans a divide
nautical
communications
Steg
piece on string instruments
Brücke Zahnbrücke
replacement for teeth
Bridge Brücke
card game

bridge /bɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
überwechseln
music: to transition from one piece or section to another
überbrücken
to make a bridge
to span as if with a bridge

bridge loan n
Überbrückungsdarlehen Überbrückungskredit
money loaned for a short period

bridge pattern n
Brücke

bridgehead /ˈbɹɪdʒhɛd/ n
Brückenkopf
area of ground on the enemy's side of an obstacle

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/ n
Zaum Zaumzeug
headgear for horse

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/ v
in Zaum halten zügeln
to check, restrain
Zaumzeug anlegen aufzäumen
to put a bridle on.
abweisend reagieren feindselig reagieren sich abweisend verhalten
to show hostility

bridled tern n
Zügelseeschwalbe
Onychoprion anaethetus

bridled titmouse n
Zügelmeise
Baeolophus wollweberi

bridoon n
Unterlegtrense
type of snaffle bit

brie /bɹiː/ n
Brie
mild French cheese

brief /bɹiːf/ adj
prägnant
concise
kurz
of short duration

brief /bɹiːf/ n
kurze Zusammenfassung
a short news story or report

brief /bɹiːf/ v
(zusammenfassend) unterrichten briefen einweisen informieren instruieren
to summarize

briefcase /ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/ n
Aktentasche Aktenkoffer
case used for carrying documents

briefly /ˈbɹiːfli/ adv
kurz
in a brief manner

briefs /bɹiːfs/ n
Unterhose Slip
male underwear

brig n
Brigg
two-masted vessel

brigade /bɹɪˈɡeɪd/ n
Brigade
military unit
organized group of people

brigadier general n
Brigadegeneral
an officer commanding a brigade

brigand /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənd/ n
Brigant
bandit

brigantine n
Brigantine
square-rigged foremast with main mast rigged fore-and-aft, sailing vessel

bright /bɹaɪt/ adj
heiter
happy
intelligent brilliant
intelligent
hell glänzend strahlend
visually dazzling, luminous, radiant
lebhaft
vivid

brighten /ˈbɹaɪtən/ [ˈbɹaɪ̯ʔn̩] v
schönen
add luster or splendor
aufhellen
become brighter in color
become brighter in mood
make brighter in color
make more cheerful

brightness /ˈbɹaɪtnəs/ n
Aufgewecktheit
intelligence, cleverness
Helligkeit
the quality of being bright
the perception elicited by the luminance of an object

brilliant /ˈbɹɪljənt/ adj
brillant genial
highly intelligent
brillant glänzend
magnificent or wonderful (primarily UK usage)
brillant strahlend
of a colour: both light and saturated
brillant
of a voice or sound: having a sharp, clear tone
of surpassing excellence
strahlend
shining brightly

brilliant /ˈbɹɪljənt/ n
Diamant
4-point type
Brillant glänzend
cut gemstone

brillig n
brillig
nonce word

brim /bɹɪm/ n
Krempe
a projecting rim, especially of a hat

brimstone /ˈbɹɪmˌstoʊn/ /ˈbɹɪmˌstəʊn/ n
Zitronenfalter
butterfly species

brine /bɹaɪn/ n
Sole Lake Salzbrühe
salt water
Meerwasser Salzwasser
the sea or ocean

bring /ˈbɹɪŋ/ v
bringen holen
to transport toward somebody/somewhere

bring about v
bewerkstelligen zustande bringen
To accomplish
bedingen bewirken
To cause to take place

bring forth v
vortbringen

bring home the bacon v
sich seinen Lebensunterhalt verdienen
to make a living

bring to bear v
richten
aim a weapon
aufbringen ausüben
employ to achieve an effect

bring together v
zusammenführen
to cause people to do something together

bring up v
erziehen
to raise children

brink /bɹɪŋk/ n
Rand
edge

briny /ˈbɹaɪni/ adj
salzig
salty

brio /ˈbɹiːoʊ/ n
Elan
vigour or vivacity

brioche /ˈbriːɒʃ/ n
Brioche Apostelkuchen
type of bun

briquet /bɹɪˈkɛt/ n
Brikett
small brick

brisance /ˈbɹiːzɑ̃s/ n
Brisanz
shattering effect of the energy released in an explosion

brisk /bɹɪsk/ adj
lebhaft rege vital
full of liveliness and activity
lebhaft vital
full of spirit of life
anregend
stimulating or invigorating

brisket n
Bruststück
a cut of meat from an animal chest
Brust
the chest of an animal

briskly /ˈbɹɪskli/ adv
forsch
fast, quickly, swiftly

bristle /ˈbɹɪs.l̩/ /ˈbɹʌs.l̩/ n
Borste
stiff or coarse hair
hair or straw of a brush, broom etc.

bristletail n
Silberfischchen
insect of the order Zygentoma

brittle /ˈbɹɪtl̩/ adj
bröckelig brüchig morsch mürbe spröde
able to break or snap easily under stress or pressure
spröde
apt to break or crumble when bending
kühl reizbar
emotionally fragile, easily offended

brittle /ˈbɹɪtl̩/ n
Krokant
confection of caramelized sugar and nuts

brittleness n
Brüchigkeit Sprödekeit Sprödigkeit Versprödung Zerbrechlichkeit
property

broach /bɹoʊtʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ v
ansprechen aufbringen
begin discussion about
anzapfen
make a hole in

broad /bɹɑd/ /bɹɔd/ /bɹɔːd/ adj
breit
having a specified width

broad /bɹɑd/ /bɹɔd/ /bɹɔːd/ n
Braut Weib
colloquial term for a woman or girl

broad bean n
Saubohne Ackerbohne dicke Bohne große Bohne
edible bean that has broad seeds

broad-billed sandpiper n
Sumpfläufer
Calidris falcinellus

broad-leaved adj
breitblättriger
having broad leaves

broad-minded adj
tolerant großzügig weltoffen
having an open mind, tolerant of diversity

broad-shouldered adj
breitschultrig
having broad shoulders

broadband n
Breitband
high-capacity internet connection

broadcast /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ adj
weit verstreut
cast or scattered widely
ausgestrahlt gesendet
communicated, signalled, or transmitted through radio waves or electronic means

broadcast /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ n
Ausstreuen Verstreuen aufgegangene Saat
act of scattering seed
Sendung
programme transmitted
Sendung Ausstrahlung Rundfunk Übertragung
transmission of a radio or television programme

broadcast /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ v
senden verbreiten übertragen ausstrahlen
to transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means
übertragen
to transmit a message over a wide area

broadcasting n
Rundfunk
business or profession of radio and television

broadcloth n
Breitgewebe
fine smooth-faced woolen cloth

broaden v
weiten
to become broad

broadleaf adj
breitblättrig
having especially broad leaves
laub-
having leaves

broadly adv
allgemein
in a wide manner

broadside n
Breitseite
the simultaneous firing of all the guns on one side of a warship

brocade /bɹəˈkeɪd/ n
Brokat Brokatstoff Seidenbrokat
fabric

brocard /ˈbɹoʊkɚd/ /ˈbɹəʊkəd/ n
Rechtssprichwort
A legal principle usually expressed in Latin

broccoli /ˈbɹɑ.kə.li/ /ˈbɹɒ.kə.li/ n
Brokkoli Broccoli
plant Brassica oleracea var. italica

brochure /bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊ.ʃə(ɹ)/ n
Broschüre
booklet of printed informational matter

broiler /ˈbɹɔɪlə/ /ˈbɹɔɪlɚ/ n
Brathähnchen
chicken suitable for broiling
Bratrost
device used to broil food
Krachmacher Krachmacherin
one who excites broil

broke /bɹoʊk/ /bɹəʊk/ adj
pleite abgebrannt
lacking money; bankrupt

broken /ˈbɹəʊkən/ adj
gebrochen zerstört
completely defeated and dispirited
gebrochen
fragmented
poorly spoken
kaputt zerbrochen
not working properly
gestrichelt
of a line: dashed
unfair
sports and gaming: very powerful

broken down adj
zusammengebrochen
No longer in working order; broken

broken heart n
gebrochenes Herz von enttäuschter Liebe gequältes Herz zerissenes Herz
feeling of grief or loss

broken-down adj
kaputt
no longer in working order

broker /ˈbɹoʊkɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊkə/ n
Makler Vermittler
mediator between a buyer and seller
Broker Börsenmakler Börsenmaklerin
stockbroker

brolga n
Brolgakranich
an Australian crane

bromance n
Bromance
close but non-sexual relationship between men

bromatology /bɹəʊməˈtɒlədʒi/ n
Bromatologie
study of food

bromhexine n
Bromhexin
mucolytic agent

bromide /ˈbɹoʊ.maɪd/ /ˈbɹəʊ.maɪd/ n
Bromid
chemistry: binary compound of bromine and another element

bromine /ˈbɹoʊmin/ /ˈbɹəʊmaɪn/ /ˈbɹəʊmɪn/ n
Brom
nonmetallic chemical element

bromine chloride n
Bromchlorid

bromoacetone n
Bromaceton
CH₃-CO-CH₂Br

bromoform n
Bromoform
CHBr₃

bromothymol blue n
Bromthymolblau
4,4'-(3H-2,1 benzoxathiol-3-ylidene) bis [2 bromo-3-methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)phenol] S,S-dioxide

bronchitis /bɹɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ n
Bronchitis
inflammation of the lungs

bronchoscopy n
Bronchoskopie
technique

bronchus /ˈbɹɑŋkəs/ /ˈbɹɒŋkəs/ n
Bronchie
Either or two branches of the trachea

bronco /ˈbɹɑŋkoʊ/ /ˈbɹɒŋkəʊ/ n
halbwildes Pferd ungezähmtes Pferd
horse that is wild or not fully broken

broncobuster n
Zureiter ungezähmter Pferde Zureiter wilder Pferde
person who breaks horses so that they can be ridden with a saddle

brontosaur n
Brontosaurier Brontosaurus
brontosaur

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ adj
bronzen
having a bronze colour
made of bronze

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ n
Bronze
alloy
colour

bronze medal n
Bronzemedaille
medal made of, or having the colour of, bronze

brooch /bɹoʊtʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ n
Brosche
jewellery with pin

brood /bɹuːd/ n
Brut

brood /bɹuːd/ v
brüten grübeln
to dwell upon moodily and at length
brüten
to keep an egg warm

brood mare n
Gestütstute Zuchtstute
mare used for breeding

brood parasite n
Brutparasit
type of animal

brooding /ˈbɹuːdɪŋ/ adj
grüblerisch
deeply or seriously thoughtful

brook /bɹuːk/ /bɹʊk/ n
Bach
a small stream

brook lamprey n
Bachneunauge
a small European lamprey

brook trout n
Bachsaibling
Salvelinus fontinalis

brooklet n
Bächlein
a little brook

broom /bɹuːm/ n
Ginster
Fabaceae shrub
Besen
domestic utensil
sweeper in curling

broomrape n
Sommerwurz
plant of the genus Orobanche

broomstick /ˈbɹum.stɪk/ n
Besenstiel
the handle of a broom

bros before hoes proverb
Bruder geht vor Luder
a man should prioritize his male friends over his girlfriend or wife

broth /bɹɑθ/ /bɹɒθ/ /bɹɔθ/ n
Brühe Suppe
soup made from broth
Brühe
water in which food (meat or vegetable etc) has been boiled

brothel /ˈbɹɑθəl/ /ˈbɹɒθəl/ /ˈbɹɔθəl/ n
Bordell Freudenhaus Puff Hurenhaus
house of prostitution

brothel-keeper n
Bordellbetreiber Bordellbetreiberin Bordellmutter Bordellvater Bordellwirt Bordellwirtin
person who keeps a brothel

brother /ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌvə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/ n
Bruder
male having parents in common
male sibling
male fellow member of a religious community
peer

brother /ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌvə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/ v
verbrüdern
to treat as a brother

brother-german n
leiblicher Bruder
brother by birth

brother-in-arms n
Waffenbruder
fellow combatant or soldier

brother-in-law /ˈbɹʌðəɹ ɪn ˌlɔː/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɑ/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɔ/ n
Schwager Schwäher
one's husband's brother
one's wife's brother
one's sister's husband
Schwippschwager Schwager
one's husband's sister's husband
one's wife's sister's husband

brotherhood /ˈbɹʌðɚhʊd/ n
Bruderschaft
an association of any purpose, a fraternity
state of being brothers or a brother
Kammer
body of persons engaged in same business

brotherhood-in-arms n
Waffenbrüderschaft
quality

brotherliness n
Brüderlichkeit
the characteristic of being brotherly

brotherly /ˈbɹʌð.ə.li/ /ˈbɹʌð.ɚ.li/ adj
brüderlich geschwisterlich
of or characteristic of brothers

brouhaha /ˈbɹuː.hɑː.hɑː/ n
Aufruhr
fuss, uproar

browbeat /ˈbɹaʊ.biːt/ v
einschüchtern
to bully in an intimidating way

brown /bɹaʊn/ adj
braun Braun
having a brown colour

brown /bɹaʊn/ n
Braun braun
colour

brown /bɹaʊn/ v
anbräunen bräunen
to become brown
bräunen anbräunen
to cook until brown

brown bear n
Braunbär
Ursus arctos

brown dwarf n
Brauner Zwerg
starlike object

brown noser n
Arschkriecher Schleimer Speichellecker
one who brownnoses

brown rat n
Wanderratte
Rattus norvegicus

brown rice n
Naturreis Vollkornreis
unpolished rice

brown sugar n
brauner Zucker
partially refined sugar

brown trout n
Europäische Forelle
species of freshwater trout

brownie /ˈbɹaʊni/ n
Heinzelmännchen
mythical creature
Brownie
small rich cake

brownish /ˈbɹaʊnɪʃ/ adj
bräunlich
of a colour which resembles brown; somewhat brown

brownnose v
schleimen
to flatter in obsequious manner

browse /bɹaʊz/ v
grasen äsen
move about while eating parts of plants
browsen surfen
navigate through hyperlinked documents
blättern durchsuchen stöbern
scan, casually look through

brr /ʙ̩ː/ interjection
brr
expression to show shivering

brubru /ˈbɹubɹu/ /ˈbɹuːbɹuː/ n
Brubruwürger
Nilaus afer

bruise /bɹuːz/ n
Druckstelle
mark on fruit or vegetable
blauer Fleck Bluterguss Prellung
medical: mark on the skin

bruiser n
Brutalo Schlägertyp
a heavily built man, prone to physical violence
Bulle Kraftmeier Tier bulliger Typ
an athlete who likely will cause physical punishment

brumous /ˈbɹuməs/ /ˈbɹuːməs/ adj
neblig
foggy or misty

brunch /bɹʌntʃ/ n
Brunch
a meal

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ adj
brünett
Having brown or black hair

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ n
Brünette
A person, especially female, with brown or black hair

brunost n
Braunkäse
cheese

bruschetta /bɹuˈʃɛtə/ /bɹʊˈskɛtə/ n
Bruschetta
Italian toasted bread topped with garlic and tomatoes

brush /bɹʌʃ/ n
Bürste
electrical contact
Lunte Standarte
furry tail
Bürste Pinsel
implement
Busch Gebüsch Gestrüpp
wild vegetation

brush /bɹʌʃ/ v
auftragen pinseln
to apply
bürsten putzen
to clean (with a brush)
wischen
to remove
streifen
to touch
bürsten
to untangle/arrange

brush off v
abbügeln
to disregard

brush one's teeth v
Zähne putzen
to clean one's teeth with a toothbrush

brush-tailed penguin n
Langschwanzpinguin
penguin of the Pygoscelis genus

brushstroke n
Pinselstrich
stroke of a brush

brushwood n
Reisig
fallen branches and twigs
Gestrüpp
small trees and shrubs

brushy /ˈbɹʌʃi/ adj
buschig
Having a similar texture to a fox's tail

brusque /bɹuːsk/ /bɹʌsk/ adj
brüsk brüskierend
rudely abrupt, unfriendly

brutal /ˈbɹuːtəl/ adj
brutal
savagely violent
in heavy metal, to describe the speed of the music and the density of riffs

brutalise v
brutalisieren
to make brutal

brutality n
Brutalität
a state of being brutal

brutally adv
brutal
in a brutal manner

brute /bɹuːt/ adj
rau grob roh
crude, unpolished
animalisch tierisch
of animals: without reason or intelligence
blöd brachial dumm
of humans: senseless, unreasoning

brute /bɹuːt/ n
Vieh
animal destitute of human reason
Tier Barbar Rüpel Unmensch
brutal person

brutish /ˈbɹuːt.ɪʃ/ adj
bestial bestialisch
Bestial; lacking human sensibility
brutal
Of, or in the manner of a brute

bruxism /ˈbrʌksɪz(ə)m/ /ˈbɹʌksɪzəm/ n
Bruxismus
habit or practice of grinding the teeth

bryological adj
bryologisch
of or pertaining to bryology

bryologist n
Bryologe Bryologin
scientist

bryology n
Bryologie
The study of bryophytes

bryophyte /ˈbɹaɪ̯.ə.fʌit/ /ˈbɹʌɪ̯.ə.fʌɪt/ n
Moos
member of the Bryophyta; moss, liverwort, or hornwort

bryozoan /ˌbɹɑɪəˈzəʊən/ n
Moostierchen
invertebrate in the phylum Bryozoa

bubble /ˈbʌb.əl/ n
Blase
spherically contained volume of air or other gas
period of intense speculation in a market
anything resembling a hollow sphere
small spherical cavity in a solid

bubble /ˈbʌb.əl/ v
blubbern
to rise up in bubbles

bubble bath n
Schaumbad
bath in which an additive is poured into the water to create bubbles
soap-based product

bubble memory n
Magnetblasenspeicher

bubble tea n
Perlentee
milk tea with tapioca balls

bubble wrap n
Luftpolsterfolie Knallfolie
cushioning material

bubonic plague n
Beulenpest
disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis

buccaneering n
Piraterie
piracy

buck /bʌk/ n
Bock
adventurous or high-spirited young man
fop or dandy
Bock Rammler Rüde
male deer, goat, etc.

buck /bʌk/ v
sich widersetzen
to resist obstinately; oppose or object strongly

bucket /ˈbʌkɪt/ n
ein Eimer voll Eimer
amount held in this container
Eimer
container
Schaufel
part of piece of machinery

bucket brigade n
Eimerkettenspeicher
electronics: discrete-time analogue delay line
Eimerkette Löschkette
line of people who pass buckets of water

bucket list n
Löffelliste langfristige Wunschliste
a list of things to accomplish before one's death

buckeye /ˈbʌkaɪ/ n
Rosskastanie
tree of the genus Aesculus

buckle /ˈbʌk(ə)l/ n
Schnalle
belt clasp

buckle /ˈbʌk(ə)l/ v
sich biegen
to distort under longitudinal compression
zusammenbrechen
to give in
biegen
to make bend; to cause to become distorted
nachgeben
to yield; to cease opposing

buckle up v
anschnallen
to fasten one's seat belt or safety belt

buckler /ˈbʌk.lə/ n
Faustschild Tartsche
small shield

buckskin n
Hirschleder
the skin of a male deer, a buck

buckthorn n
Purgier-Kreuzdorn
Rhamnus cathartica
Kreuzdorn
plant of the genus Rhamnus

bucktooth n
Hasenzahn

buckwheat /ˈbʌkwiːt/ n
Buchweizen
fruit of this plant as cereal
Fagopyrum esculentum plant

bud /bʌd/ n
Knospe
newly formed leaf or flower that has not yet unfolded
Spross
small rounded body in the process of splitting from an organism, which may grow into a genetically identical new organism
Kumpel
slang: buddy

bud /bʌd/ v
knospen
to form buds

budding /ˈbʌdiŋ/ adj
angehend aufkeimend im Erblühen in Entwicklung knospend kommend

buddy /bʌd.i/ n
Kumpel
friend or casual acquaintance
informal address to a stranger
Kollege
partner for a particular activity

budge /bʌdʒ/ v
sich regen
intransitive: to move

budgerigar n
Wellensittich
species of parakeet

budget /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/ n
Budget Etat Haushalt
amount of money or resources
itemized summary of intended expenditure

budyonovka n
Budjonowka
Red Army hat

buff /bʌf/ v
polieren
To polish and make shiny

buff-breasted sandpiper n
Grasläufer
Calidris subruficollis

buffalo /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/ /ˈbʌf.əl.əʊ/ n
Büffel Bison
North American bison
Büffel Wisent
Old World mammals

buffer /ˈbafə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfɚ/ n
Puffer
portion of memory in computing
anything used to isolate or to minimise the effects of one thing on another

buffer solution n
Pufferlösung
buffer solution

buffet /bəˈfeɪ/ /ˈbʊfeɪ/ /ˈbʌfɪt/ n
Anrichte Büfett
counter or sideboard
Buffet
food

buffeting n
Flatterschwingung
random oscillations of the airplane

bufflehead /ˈbʌfəlhɛd/ n
Büffelkopfente
a duck in the goldeneye genus, Bucephala albeola

buffoon /bəˈfuːn/ n
Hanswurst
one who acts in a silly or ridiculous fashion

bug /bʌɡ/ n
Krabbeltier Ungeziefer Wanze
a colloquial name for insect
Logo
a small image placed in a corner of a television program
Wanze
an electronic listening device
Fieber
an enthusiasm for something
Schnabelkerf Wanze
an insect of the order Hemiptera
Bazillus Mikrobe
contagious illness, bacteria, virus
Bug Fehler Fehlfunktion
problem that needs fixing (especially in computing)

bug /bʌɡ/ v
nerven
to annoy
verwanzen
to install an electronic listening device in

bug spray n
Insektenspray
insecticide for household pests

bugfix n
Fehlerbehebung
patch or change that fixes a bug

bugger /ˈbʌɡə/ /ˈbʌɡɚ/ v
ruinieren vermurksen verpfuschen versauen
to ruin

bugger off v
verpissen verziehen vom Acker machen
to leave, go away, disappear

bughouse chess n
Tandemschach
variant of chess

bugle n
Bügelhorn
music: simple brass instrument

bugler n
Hornist
someone who plays the bugle

build /bɪld/ n
Bau Körperbau
physique

build /bɪld/ v
bauen erbauen
(transitive) to form by combining materials or parts

build castles in the air v
Luftschlösser bauen auf Sand bauen
to have any desire, idea, or plan unlikely to be realized

builder /ˈbɪl.də/ /ˈbɪl.dɚ/ n
Baumeisterin Baumeister Erbauer Erbauerin
a person who builds or constructs things

builder pattern n
Erbauer

building /ˈbɪldɪŋ/ n
Bau Bauen
act or process of building
Gebäude Bau
closed structure with walls and a roof

building block n
Bauklotz Spielbaustein
block made of wood or plastic that is used as a children's toy
Baustein
component that is part of a larger construction

building blocks n
Baukasten
toy

building code n
Baurecht
set of regulations for construction

building society n
Bausparkasse
financial institution

buildup n
Ansammlung Anstieg Aufbau Zunahme
accumulation
(gewogene) Publizität (positives mediales) Echo Medienreklame gute Presse
widely favorable publicity

built-in adj
eingebaut
included

bukkake /buˈkɑː.ki/ n
Bukkake
act of multiple people ejaculating on someone

bulb /bʌlb/ n
Zwiebel Bulbus
bulb-shaped root

bulbous /ˈbʌlbəs/ adj
knollenförmig

bulbul /ˈbʊlbʊl/ n
Bülbül
bird of the family Pycnonotidae

bulge /bʌldʒ/ n
Beule Ausbuchtung Delle Wölbung
Something sticking out

bulge /bʌldʒ/ v
hervorstechen hervortreten
to stick out from

bulimia /bjuˈlimi.ə/ n
Bulimie
eating disorder

bulk /bʌlk/ n
Großteil
major part of something

bulk carrier n
Massengutfrachter
watercraft

bulkhead n
Schott
partition on ship
partition on air- or spacecraft

bulky /ˈbʌlki/ adj
massig wuchtig
large in size, mass, or volume
sperrig
unwieldy

bulky waste n
Sperrmüll
a waste type that is too large to be accepted by the regular waste collection

bull /ˈbʊl/ adj
Bullen- bullen-
large and strong
-bulle
male

bull /ˈbʊl/ n
Bulle
finance: investor who buys in anticipation of a rise in prices
large, strong man
Bulle Bullette
slang: policeman
Stier Bulle Bummal
uncastrated adult male bovine
adult male animal
Bulle
document
seal

bull bar n
Bullenfänger Frontschutzbügel Hirschfänger Kuhfänger
a device fitted to the front of a vehicle

bull elephant n
Elefantenbulle Elefantenmännchen männlicher Elefant
bull elephant, male elephant

bull market n
Bullenmarkt
state of stock market

bull run n
Stierhatz Stierlauf Stierrennen Stiertreiben Stierzwingen
event in which people run with bulls in the streets

bull shark n
Bullenhai
Carcharhinus leucas

bulldog /ˈbʊldɑɡ/ /ˈbʊldɒɡ/ /ˈbʊldɔɡ/ n
Bulldogge
breed of dog

bulldog clip /ˈbʊldɒɡ ˈklɪp/ /ˈbʊlˌdɔɡ ˈklɪp/ n
Briefklemmer
rigid handled binder clip

bulldozer /ˈbʊldoʊzɚ/ n
Planierraupe Bulldozer
tractor

bullet /ˈbʊl.ɪt/ n
Kugel Flugkörper Projektil
projectile
Aufzählungszeichen
typography: printed symbol in the form of a solid circle

bullet train n
Hochgeschwindigkeitszug Shinkansen
Japanese high-speed train
Hochgeschwindigkeitszug Superexpress
high-speed train

bulletin /ˈbʊlɪtɪn/ n
Bulletin Mitteilungsblatt
A short news report
Bulletin
A short printed publication
A short report

bulletin board n
Schwarzes Brett schwarzes Brett
a board

bulletin board system n
Bulletin Board System
computer system to exchange messages and data

bulletproof /bʊl.ɪtpɹuːf/ adj
kugelsicher schusssicher
capable of withstanding a bullet
wasserdicht
reliable, infallible

bulletproof vest n
Schutzweste beschusshemmende Weste durchschusshemmende Weste
bulletproof vest

bullfight n
Stierkampf Corrida
public spectacle

bullfighter n
Matador Stierkämpfer Torero
a toreador or matador

bullfighting n
Stierkampf
spectacle of manipulating and killing a bull

bullfinch n
Gimpel Dompfaff
Pyrrhula pyrrhula

bullfrog /ˈbʊlfrɒɡ/ /ˈbʊlfɹɑɡ/ n
Ochsenfrosch
bullfrog

bullhorn n
Megafon Megaphon
portable device which electronically amplifies a person’s natural voice

bullion /ˈbʊl.jən/ n
Barren
bulk quantity of precious metal

bullionism n
Bullionismus
an economic theory that defines wealth by the amount of precious metals owned

bullock /ˈbʊlək/ n
Ochse
a castrated bull; an ox

bullroarer n
Schwirrgerät Schwirrholz
musical instrument

bullseye /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ interjection
Volltreffer
response when someone makes an accurate statement

bullseye /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ n
Mitte
centre of a target
Volltreffer
shot which hits the centre of a target
Bullauge
thick glass set into the side of a ship to let in light

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ n
Quatsch
deceitful statements, etc

bullshot n
Bull Shot Bullshot
cocktail

bully /ˈbʊli/ n
Bully Rabauke Schikaneur Tyrann
person who is cruel to others

bully /ˈbʊli/ v
kujonieren drangsalieren tyrannisieren
act aggressively towards
schikanieren einschüchtern kujonieren
to intimidate

bullying /ˈbʊl.i.ɪŋ/ n
Drangsalieren Schikane Schikanieren
act of intimidating a person
Mobbing Drangsalieren Mobben Piesacken Piesackerei Tyrannisieren
persistent acts intended to make life unpleasant

bulrush n
Simse
Any of several wetland plants

bulwark /ˈbʊl.wək/ /ˈbʊl.wɝk/ n
Schanzkleid
(nautical) the planking or plating along the sides of a nautical vessel above her gunwale
Mole Wellenbrecher
a breakwater
Bollwerk
a defensive wall or rampart
a defense or safeguard

bum /bʌm/ adj
nachhaltig beschädigt
defective
armselig erbärmlich mies miserabel schlecht
of poor quality or highly undesirable
unehrlich unfair unlauter unredlich unsauber
unfair

bum /bʌm/ n
Penner Wohnsitzlose
hobo

bum /bʌm/ v
schnorren
to beg for something

bum around v
rumgammeln
loiter

bum bag n
Bauchtasche Gürteltasche
pouch attached to a belt

bumblebee /ˈbʌmbl̩bi/ n
Hummel
genus of bee

bumfuck n
Kaff
an isolated place far removed from normal cities and towns (with contempt)

bumfuck nowhere pn
Hintertupfing Hintertupfingen Kleinkleckersdorf Pusemuckel
the middle of nowhere

bummer /ˈbʌ.mə(ɹ)/ interjection
Enttäuschung Frusterlebnis Reinfall
a disappointment, a pity, a shame

bump /bʌmp/ n
Schlag Stoß
a light blow or jolting collision
Bodenwelle Delle Unebenheit
a protuberance on a level surface
Beule
a swelling on the skin caused by illness or injury
Bums Plumps
the sound of such a collision

bumper /ˈbʌmpə(ɹ)/ n
Stoßstange
impact absorber on a vehicle

bumper car n
Autoscooter Autoskooter
vehicle

bumper crop n
Rekordernte
a large yield

bumpkin /ˈbʌmpkɪn/ n
Bauerntölpel Hinterwäldler Tölpel
yokel

bumpy /ˈbʌmpi/ adj
holprig uneben
covered with bumps
holprig
jumpy; causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements

bun /bʌn/ n
Brötchen Hefestück Teilchen
A small bread roll, often sweetened or spiced
Haarknoten Knoten
A tight roll of hair worn at the back of the head

bunch /ˈbʌntʃ/ n
Traube
a cluster of grapes
Strauß Bund
a group of similar things

bunch /ˈbʌntʃ/ v
anordnen bündeln
to gather into a bunch

bunchberry n
Kanadischer Hartriegel Teppich-Hartriegel Teppichhartriegel
Cornus canadensis
Schwedischer Hartriegel
Cornus suecica

bundle /ˈbʌnd(ə)l/ n
Bündel
colloquial: large amount, especially of money
package wrapped or tied up for carrying
biology: cluster of closely bound muscle or nerve fibres
Bündel Bund
group of objects held together by wrapping or tying

bundt cake n
Gugelhupf Napfkuchen Rodonkuchen
ring-shaped cake

bung /ˈbʌŋ/ n
Korken Stöpsel
stopper

bungalow n
Bungalow
one-story house in India surrounded by a verandah
Bungalow eingeschossiges Haus
single-storey house

bungee jumping n
Bungee-Jumping Bungeejumping Bungeespringen
jumping from a great height with a cord

bungle /ˈbʌŋ.ɡ(ə)l/ v
vergeigen verkorksen vermurksen verpatzen versemmeln
to botch up, bumble or incompetently perform a task

bungler n
Pfuscher Pfuscherin Stümper
one who makes mistakes

bunion /ˈbʌnjən/ n
Ballenzehe Schiefzehe
bump on the big toe

bunk /bʌŋk/ n
Koje
built-in bed on board a ship
one of a series of berth in tiers

bunk bed n
Etagenbett Hochbett Stockbett
two or more beds fixed on top of one another

bunker /ˈbʌŋkɚ/ n
Bunker Schutzkeller
hardened shelter
Bunker
sand-filled hollow

bunker-busting adj
bunkerbrechend

bunny /ˈbʌni/ n
Hase Hoppelhäslein Häschen Häslein Kaninchen Karnickel
young rabbit

bunny girl n
Bunny Häschen Playboyhäschen
club hostess in provocative costume suggestive of a rabbit

bunting /ˈbʌntɪŋ/ n
Flaggentuch
material from which flags are made
Fahnen- und Bannerdekoration Verzierung aus Flaggen- und Wimpelketten
strips of material hung as decoration
Ammer
bird

buoy /ˈbuːiː/ /ˈbwɔɪ/ /ˈbɔɪ/ n
Boje Tonne
moored float

buoy /ˈbuːiː/ /ˈbwɔɪ/ /ˈbɔɪ/ v
auf der Wasseroberfläche halten aufbojen flott erhalten tragen über Wasser halten
keep afloat or aloft
beflügeln
maintain or enhance enthusiasm or confidence
abbaken ausbojen mit Bojen markieren mit einer Boje markieren
mark with a buoy
aufrechterhalten hoch halten oben halten
support or maintain at a high level

buoyancy /ˈbɔɪ.ən.si/ n
Schwimmfähigkeit
ability to stay afloat
Auftrieb
physics: upward force on an immersed body
Belastbarkeit Fröhlichkeit Heiterkeit
resilience or cheerfulness

buoyant /ˈbɔɪ.ənt/ adj
schwimmend schwimmfähig
able to float
beschwingt heiter lebhaft
lighthearted and lively

bupleurum n
Hasenohr
plant of the genus Bupleurum

bur-reed n
Igelkolben
a marsh plant

burbot /ˈbɜ(ɹ).bət/ n
Quappe
a freshwater fish: Lota lota

burd n
Maid
maiden

burden /ˈbɜːdn/ /ˈbɝdn/ n
Last Bürde Kummer Sorge
cause of worry
Last Bürde Belastung
heavy load
Last Belastung Bürde Verantwortung
responsibility, onus

burden /ˈbɜːdn/ /ˈbɝdn/ v
belasten aufbürden beladen beschweren
encumber

burden of proof n
Beweislast
duty of a party in a legal proceeding

burdock /ˈbɜːdɒk/ /ˈbɝːdɑːk/ n
Klette
any of the species of biennial thistles in the genus Arctium

bureau /ˈbjʊɹ.oʊ/ /ˈbjʊɹ.ə/ /ˈbjʊɹ.əʊ/ n
Kommode
chest of drawers for clothes
Schreibtisch Büro Sekretär
desk
Büro
office (room)
unit of governance, office

bureau de change /ˈbjʊəɹ.əʊ.dəˌʃɒ̃ʒ/ n
Wechselstube Wechselstelle
a place where foreign currency can be exchanged

bureaucracy /bjʊəˈɹɒkɹəsi/ /bjʊˈɹɑːkɹəsi/ n
Bürokratie
system of administration
government by bureaus
body of officers
excessive red tape

bureaucrat /ˈbjʊəɹəkɹæt/ /ˈbjʊɹəkɹæt/ n
Bürokrat
An official in a bureaucracy

bureaucratese n
Amtsdeutsch Beamtendeutsch Kanzleistil Papierdeutsch
pejorative term for language resembling that used by bureaucrats
Amtsdeutsch Beamtendeutsch Behördendeutsch Behördensprache Bürokratensprache Papierdeutsch
pejorative term for language typically used by bureaucrats

bureaucratic adj
bürokratisch
of or pertaining to bureaucracy

bureaucratize /bjʊəˈɹɒkɹətʌɪz/ v
bürokratisieren
to make bureaucratic

burette n
Bürette
glass tube with fine gradations and a stopcock used for titration, etc.

burgee n
Stander
a broad tapering pennant

burgeon /ˈbɜː.d͡ʒən/ /ˈbɝː.d͡ʒən/ v
sprießen
of plants, to bloom, bud
to grow or expand

burgeoning adj
aufkeimend sprießend wachsend
that buds, grows or expands

burgeoning n
Knospen Sprießen
act of budding or sprouting

burger n
Burger Hamburger
informal: hamburger

burger bar n
Burgerladen
fast-food restaurant primarily selling hamburgers

burger sauce n
American Sauce American Soße Amerika Sauce Amerika Soße Amerikaner Sauce Amerikaner Soße

burgess /ˈbɜːdʒɪs/ n
Bürger Bürgerin
inhabitant of a borough with full rights

burgher /ˈbɝɡɚ/ n
Bürger
citizen of a borough or town

burglar /ˈbɜːɡlə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɝɡlɚ/ n
Einbrecher Einbrecherin Dieb Diebin Räuber Räuberin

burglar alarm n
Alarmanlage
warning device

burglary /ˈbɜː(ɹ)ɡləɹi/ n
Einbruch Einbruchdiebstahl
the crime of breaking into

burgomaster /ˈbɜɹɡəmæstəɹ/ n
Bürgermeister
the mayor of a town in certain countries

burgrave /ˈbɜɹɡɹeɪv/ /ˈbɜːɡɹeɪv/ n
Burggraf
governor
one who holds a hereditary title

burgundy /ˈbəː.ɡən.dɪ/ /ˈbɝ.ɡən.di/ adj
weinrot bordeaux bordeauxfarben
color

burgundy /ˈbəː.ɡən.dɪ/ /ˈbɝ.ɡən.di/ n
Bordeauxrot Weinrot
color

burial /ˈbɛɹiəl/ /ˈbɛɹɪəl/ /ˈbɝiəl/ n
Begräbnis Beerdigung
interment

buried /ˈbɛ.ɹid/ adj
vergraben
Concealed, hidden
beerdigt
Placed in a grave at a burial

burka n
Burka
female garment that covers the whole body

burlak n
Burlak Treidler
a man employed in dragging ships upstream

burlap /ˈbəɹˌlæp/ n
Sackleinen
strong cloth

burlesque /bə(ɹ)ˈlɛsk/ adj
burlesk
burlesque

burlesque /bə(ɹ)ˈlɛsk/ n
Burleske
ludicrous imitation

burly /ˈbɜːli/ adj
kräftig
well-built

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ n
Verbrennung
act of burning something
Brandwunde Verbrennung
physical injury
Bach
stream

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ v
brennen
to be consumed by fire
computing: to write data
to feel hot due to embarrassment
to become overheated
to overheat so as to make unusable
verbrennen brennen
to cause to be consumed by fire
to injure with heat or chemicals

burn down v
abbrennen niederbrennen
cause a structure to burn to nothing

burn one's bridges v
alle Brücken abbrechen
burn one's bridges

burner /ˈbɜːnə/ /ˈbɝnɚ/ n
Brenner CD-Brenner
computing: device that allows data or music to be stored on a CD
Brenner Herd
element on a kitchen stove
Brenner
someone or something that burns

burning /bɜːnɪŋ/ /bɝnɪŋ/ adj
brennend
so hot as to seem to burn (something)

burning /bɜːnɪŋ/ /bɝnɪŋ/ n
Verbrennung
fire

burning bush n
brennender Dornbusch
biblical object

burnish v
glätten
to make smooth or shiny by rubbing

burnisher n
Bohnermaschine
implement

burnout n
Burn-out
using the throttle to spin the wheels of a vehicle being held stationary

buro n
Kommode
chest of drawers for clothes
Schreibtisch Büro Sekretär
desk
Büro
office

burocratic adj
bürokratisch
of or pertaining to bureaucracy

burp /bɝp/ n
Rülpser Bäuerchen
a softer belch

burp /bɝp/ v
rülpsen
to emit a burp

burqini n
Burkini
head-to-toe swimsuit

burr /bɝ/ n
Grat
material left on an edge after cutting
Klette
seed pod with sharp features

burr /bɝ/ v
ratschen
to pronounce "r"

burr cell n
Stechapfelzell

burrito /bəˈɹi.toʊ/ /bəˈɹiː.təʊ/ n
Burrito
Mexican dish

burrow /ˈbɜɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹəʊ/ n
Bau
a tunnel or hole

burrow /ˈbɜɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹəʊ/ v
graben
to dig a hole

burrowing parrot n
Felsensittich
a South-American conure

bursa n
Schleimbeutel
A sac where muscle slides across bone

bursitis n
Bursitis Schleimbeutelentzündung
inflammation of a bursa

burst /bɜːst/ /bɝst/ n
Bersten Platzen Zerbrechen
instance or act of bursting

burst /bɜːst/ /bɝst/ v
bersten platzen zerplatzen
to break from internal pressure
sprengen
to cause to burst

bursty adj
stoßartig
occurring in abrupt bursts

bury /ˈbɛ.ɹi/ /ˈbʊ.ɹi/ /ˈbʌ.ɹi/ v
vergraben begraben
hide or conceal as if by covering with earth
beerdigen begraben
inter a corpse in a grave or tomb
vergraben eingraben beerdigen
place in the ground
begraben
to put an end to; to abandon

bury one's head in the sand v
den Kopf in den Sand stecken
to deliberately ignore the reality of a situation

bury the hatchet v
das Kriegsbeil begraben
to stop fighting or arguing

bus /bɐs/ /bɔs/ /bʊs/ /bʌs/ n
Bus Omnibus
vehicle
electrical conductor

bus bulb n
Buskap
an arrangement by which a sidewalk is extended outwards for a bus stop

bus driver n
Busfahrer Busfahrerin
driver of a bus

bus lane n
Busspur
lane for bus

bus mastering n
Busmastering

bus route n
Buslinie
set route of bus service

bus shelter n
Autobusobdach Wartehäuschen
A building or other structure constructed at a bus stop

bus station n
Busbahnhof
major bus stop, one that serves as a transfer point between a large number of routes

bus stop n
Bushaltestelle
a stop for public transport buses

busbar n
Sammelschiene
electrical conductor

busboy n
Hilfskellner
assistant waiter; one who clears plates from and cleans tables

busby /ˈbʌz.bi/ n
Kalpak
fur hat, usually with a plume

bush /bʊʃ/ n
Strauch Busch
category of woody plant
Busch
remote undeveloped and uncultivated rural area

bush dog n
Waldhund
a wild canine animal

bushed /bʊʃt/ adj
erledigt fertig kaputt
very tired; exhausted

bushel /ˈbʊʃəl/ n
Scheffel
dry measure
vessel of capacity of a bushel

bushing /ˈbʊʃɪŋ/ n
Reduzierung
adapter for joining pipes
Isolator Muffe Tülle
electrical engineering: lining to insulate and protect
Gummilager
mechanical engineering: elastic bearing
Gewindeeinsatz
mechanical engineering: threaded bushing
Buchse Lagerbuchse Lagerschale
mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction

bushy /ˈbʊʃi/ adj
buschig
growing thickly
like a bush

business /ˈbɪd.nəs/ /ˈbɪz.nəs/ /ˈbɪz.nɪs/ n
Unternehmen Geschäft
commercial enterprise or establishment
Geschäft
commercial, industrial or professional activity
slang: excrement
Angelegenheit
something involving one personally

business administration n
Betriebswirtschaftslehre
course of study

business analyst n
Business Analyst
person who analyzes the operations

business as usual n
Tagesgeschäft
The normal course of an activity, in circumstances that are out of the ordinary

business before pleasure proverb
erst die Arbeit, dann das Vergnügen
discharging one's obligations should come before one's own gratification

business card n
Visitenkarte
small card

business partner n
Geschäftspartner
an associate in commerce

business plan n
Geschäftsplan
summary

business trip n
Geschäftsreise Dienstreise
business trip

businesslike adj
sachbezogen
earnest, practical and undistracted
geschäftsmäßig
methodical and efficient in a way advantageous to business

businessman /ˈbɪznəsmæn/ /ˈbɪznəsmən/ n
Geschäftsmann Unternehmer
a man in business, one who works at a commercial institution

businessperson n
Geschäftsfrau Geschäftsmann Unternehmer Unternehmerin
a person in business

businesswoman n
Geschäftsfrau Unternehmerin
woman of business

busk /bʌsk/ v
Straßenmusik machen
to solicit money by entertaining the public

busker n
Straßenkünstler
street performer

busload n
Busladung
amount that can fit on a bus

bust /ˈbʌst/ n
Busen Büste
breasts and upper thorax of a woman
Büste
sculptural portrayal of a person's head and shoulders
Fiasko Flopp Scheitern
failed enterprise

bust /ˈbʌst/ v
degradieren
(US) to reduce in rank
einlochen
(slang) to arrest for a crime
erwischen ertappen
(slang) to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong, socially and morally inappropriate, or illegal
bersten
alteration of burst
zerbrechen zerstören
to break something

bust one's ass v
sich den Arsch aufreißen
to work very hard

bust one's butt v
sich den Arsch aufreißen
to work exceptionally hard

bustard /ˈbʌs.təd/ n
Trappe
any of several birds of the family Otididae

buster n
Alter Freundchen Junge Kerl Kerlchen
guy, friend
Aufbrecher Brecher Knacker Zersprenger
person or thing that breaks or overwhelms

bustle n
Hektik
excited activity

bustle v
hasten
to move busily and energetically

busty /ˈbʌsti/ adj
vollbusig
having large breasts

busy /ˈbɪzi/ adj
beschäftigt
doing a great deal
crowded with business or activities
beschäftigt besetzt
engaged

busy /ˈbɪzi/ v
beschäftigen
to keep busy with

busy work n
Beschäftigungstherapie
activity performed for occupying time

busybody n
Wichtigtuer Kiebitz Schnüffler Wichtigtuerin
someone who interferes with others

but /bət/ /bʊt/ /bʌt/ conjunction
aber trotzdem sondern
although
außer aber als nicht
except
sondern aber
rather
nur
solely, only, merely (obsolete)

butane /ˈbjuːteɪn/ n
Butan
the organic compound

butanol n
Butanol
alcohol of butane

butcher /ˈbʊtʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ n
Schlächter
a brutal or indiscriminate killer
Fleischer Metzger Schlachter
a person who prepares and sells meat

butcher /ˈbʊtʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ v
schlachten
To slaughter animals and prepare meat for market
niedermetzeln
to kill brutally

butcher's /ˈbʊtʃə(ɹ)z/ n
Metzgerei Fleischerei
butcher’s shop

butchershop n
Fleischerei Metzgerei
a butcher's shop

butene n
Buten
any of several forms of butylene

butler /ˈbʌt.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌt.lɚ/ n
Butler
chief male servant

butt /bʌt/ n
Arsch Po Gesäß
buttocks
Kolben
larger or thicker end of anything; blunt end
Kippe Stummel Zigarettenstummel Zigarettenkippe
remnant of a smoked cigarette or cigar
Po
slang: body; self
Butt
flatfish

butt in v
sich einmischen unterbrechen
join conversation when not welcome

butt plug /ˈbʌtplʌɡ/ n
Analplug Analstöpsel Butt-Plug Buttplug
A sex toy for the anus and rectum

butt-ugly adj
potthässlich
extremely ugly

butte /ˈbjuːt/ n
Härtling
hill

butter /ˈbʊtə/ /ˈbʌtə/ /ˈbʌtəɹ/ /ˈbʌtɚ/ n
Butter
soft foodstuff made from milk
other foodstuffs like butter

butter /ˈbʊtə/ /ˈbʌtə/ /ˈbʌtəɹ/ /ˈbʌtɚ/ v
mit Butter bestreichen
to spread butter on

butter dish n
Butterdose
specialised dish in which butter is served

butter knife n
Buttermesser
dull-edged knife for spreading butter

butter up v
schmeicheln Honig um den Bart schmieren
to flatter

butterbrot /ˈbʊtə(ɹ)ˌbɹoʊt/ n
Butterbrot Bütterken
German open sandwich

butterbur n
Pestwurz
herb

buttercup /ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/ /ˈbʌt.ɚ.kʌp/ n
Hahnenfuß Butterblume
herb of the genus Ranunculus

butterfingers n
Tollpatsch Tölpel
clumsy person who drops things

butterfly /ˈbʌtə(ɹ)flaɪ/ [ˈbʌtəflaɪ] [ˈbʌɾɚflaɪ] n
Schmetterling Falter Tagfalter
insect

butterfly door n
Schmetterlingstür
type of car door

butterfly effect n
Schmetterlingseffekt
technical notion of sensitive dependence on initial conditions in chaos theory

butterfly fish n
Schmetterlingsfisch
Pantodon buchholzi
Korallenfisch
any fish of the family Chaetodontidae

butterfly knife n
Butterflymesser
folding pocket knife

butterfly net n
Schmetterlingsnetz
net used to collect butterflies

butterfly stroke n
Schmetterling Delfin
swimming stroke

butterflyfish n
Falterfisch
tropical marine fish

buttermilk /ˈbʌtəˌmɪlk/ /ˈbʌtɚˌmɪlk/ n
Buttermilch
traditional buttermilk

butterwort n
Fettkraut
plant of the genus Pinguicula

buttfucker n
Arschficker
buttfucker

butthurt /ˈbʌtˌhɜːt/ /ˈbʌtˌhɝt/ n
Arschleid
(slang) upset caused by a perceived insult or injustice

buttock /ˈbʌtək/ n
Backe Pobacke Hinterbacke
each of the two large fleshy halves of the posterior part of the body

button /ˈbʌtn̩/ n
Knopf Taste
a mechanical device meant to be pressed with a finger
Knospe Knopf
botany: a bud
Schaltfläche Knopf
in computer software, an on-screen control that can be selected
Knopf
knob or small disc serving as a fastener

button mushroom n
Champignon
Agaricus bisporus

buttonhole n
Knopfloch
hole for a button

buttonquail /ˈbʌtɜnˌkweɪl/ n
Laufhühnchen
bird of the genus Turnix

buttress /ˈbʌtɹəs/ /ˈbʌtɹɪs/ n
Stütze Strebe Abstützung Aussteifung Stempel
anything that serves to support something
Gewölbepfeiler Gegenlager Pfeiler Strebepfeiler Stützpfeiler
brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it
Felsenspitze Felsspitze Felsvorsprung Klippe Vorbau Vorsprung
feature jutting out from mountain; crag, bluff

buttress /ˈbʌtɹəs/ /ˈbʌtɹɪs/ v
unterstützen
support something or someone by supplying evidence
stützen verstärken
support something physically with, or as if with, a buttress

butyl n
Butyl
Any of four isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₄H₉

butylene n
Butylen
isomeric aliphatic alkene

butyric acid n
Buttersäure
normal butyric acid

buxom /ˈbʌksəm/ adj
drall vollbusig
having a full, voluptuous figure

buy /baɪ/ v
abkaufen abnehmen
to accept as true
kaufen
to obtain something with money

buy into v
abkaufen
believe

buy the farm v
den Löffel abgeben
to die

buy time v
Zeit gewinnen
purposefully cause a delay, in order to achieve something else

buyable /ˈbaɪəbəl/ adj
käuflich
that can be bought

buyer /ˈbaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
Käufer Käuferin Einkäufer Einkäuferin
person who makes purchases

buzz /bʌz/ n
Stimmengewirr
audible friction of voice consonants
Aufregung Begeisterung
feeling of energy or excitement
Summen Brummen
humming noise
Gerücht
information spread behind the scenes
Anruf Telefonat
telephone call

buzz /bʌz/ v
murmeln
to communicate, as tales, in an undertone
to talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice
summen brummen surren
to make a low, humming or sibilant sound

buzz-phrase n
Schlagwort. abgedroschene Phrase
A phrase drawn from or imitative of technical jargon, and often rendered meaningless and fashionable through abuse by non-technical persons in a seeming show of familiarity with the subject

buzzard /ˈbʌzəɹd/ n
Bussard
bird of the genus Buteo
alte Gaunerin alter Gauner
slang or derogatory term for a person

buzzer /ˈbʌzə/ /ˈbʌzəɹ/ n
Buzzer Summer
device

buzzword n
Schlagwort Buzzword Modewort abgedroschene Phrase leeres Schlagwort sinnentleertes Modewort
word drawn from or imitative of technical jargon

by /baɪ/ adv
längs
along a path

by /baɪ/ preposition
durch mit indem mittels
indicates a means
nach
indicates a rule followed
von durch
indicates creator of a work
indication of passive voice
um
indicating amount of progression
steady progression
bei neben
near, or next to
bis
not later than
bei
with the authority of

by God interjection
mein Gott
surprise

by Jove interjection
bei Jupiter! potz Blitz potzblitz potztausend
exclamation indicating surprise or emphasis

by a long shot
bei Weitem bei weitem lange noch
by a wide margin

by all means
unbedingt
emphatically yes, definitely

by and large adv
im Großen und Ganzen
mostly, generally; with few exceptions

by chance
zufällig von ungefähr
unexpected(ly); accidental(ly)

by default
standardmäßig vorgabemäßig
in absence of any opposing action

by definition
per definitionem

by ear
nach Gehör
using principally sound

by far
weitaus bei Weitem bei weitem mit Abstand
to a large extent

by heart /baɪ ˈhɑɹt/ /baɪ ˈhɑːt/
auswendig
knowing completely

by hook or by crook
auf Biegen und Brechen auf Teufel komm raus mit Haken und Ösen um jeden Preis
by any means possible

by means of preposition
mittels vermittels
By using

by no means
auf keinen Fall keineswegs
certainly not

by oneself
alleine
without company
selbst selbstständig
without help

by the Grace of God
von Gottes Gnaden
By divine right

by the skin of one's teeth
mit Ach und Krach mit knapper Not um Haaresbreite mit Hängen und Würgen mit Mühe und Not
barely, closely

by the way
übrigens apropos nebenbei
incidentally

by virtue of /baɪ ˈvɜːtʃuː ɒv/ /baɪ ˈvɝtʃu ʌv/ preposition
aufgrund vermöge wegen
because of

by way of phraseologicalUnit
zu
for the purpose of, as a means or instance of

by-election n
Nachwahl
special election

by-product n
Nebenprodukt Beiprodukt Nachprodukt Teilprodukt
secondary product
Nebenwirkung
side effect

bycatch n
Beifang
unintended catch

bye /baɪ/ interjection
tschüss
short for goodbye

bye-bye /baɪˈbaɪ/ n
Heia
bedtime for a toddler

byelection n
Nachwahl
election to fill a vacant political office

byform n
Nebenform Variante
tangential or subordinate form

bygone /ˈbaɪɡɒn/ /ˈbaɪɡɔn/ adj
vergangen
in the far past

bylaw /ˈbaɪ.lɑ/ /ˈbaɪ.lɔ/ /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/ n
Satzung Statut
law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization
Gemeindesatzung
local custom or law
Gemeindeverordnung
rule made by a local authority

bylina /bəˈliːnə/ n
Bylina
traditional East Slavic oral epic narrative poem

bypass /ˈbaɪpæs/ /ˈbaɪpɑːs/ n
Bypass
alternative passage for a bodily fluid
Umgehung
circumvention
Umgehungsstraße
road

bypass /ˈbaɪpæs/ /ˈbaɪpɑːs/ v
ausweichen umgehen
to avoid an obstacle etc, by constructing or using a bypass

byproduct n
Nebenprodukt Beiprodukt Nachprodukt Teilprodukt
secondary or additional product

byre n
Kuhstall
a barn, especially one used for keeping cattle

bystander n
Schaulustiger Zuschauer
a person who, although present at some event, does not take part in it; an observer or spectator

byte /baɪt/ n
Byte
unit

byword /ˈbaɪ.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbaɪ.wɚd/ n
Sprichwort
a proverb

béchamel sauce n
Bechamelsoße Béchamelsoße Milchsoße
white sauce made with butter, flour and milk

bʼakʼtun /ˈbɑkˌtun/ /ˈɓakʼtun/ n
Baktun
Maya calendar period of 144000 days

ca. adv
ca.
abbreviation of circa

cab /kæb/ n
Fahrerhaus Fahrerkabine Führerhaus Führerkabine
compartment

cabal /kəˈbɑːl/ n
Geheimbund
secret organization

cabana n
Hütte Unterstand
a cabin or hut, shelter on a beach

cabaret /kæbəˈreɪ/ n
Kabarett Kabaret
live entertainment held in a restaurant or nightclub

cabbage /ˈkæbɪdʒ/ n
Kohl
plant
leaves of this plant eaten as a vegetable

cabbie /ˈkæbi/ n
Taxifahrer Taxifahrerin
taxi driver

cabdriver n
Droschkenkutscher
one who drives a carriage
Taxifahrer Droschkenfahrer
one who drives a taxi

cabin /ˈkæbɪn/ n
Kajüte
interior of a boat
Kabine Kajüte
private room on a ship
Hütte Blockhütte
small dwelling, especially one made of logs

cabin boy n
Schiffsjunge
a boy serving on a ship

cabin fever n
Lagerkoller
psychological condition

cabinet /ˈkæ.bə.nət/ /ˈkæ.bɪ.nɪt/ n
Kabinett
group of ministers
group of advisors
Schrank
storage closet

cabinetmaker n
Möbeltischler Schreiner Tischler
skilled woodworker

cable /keɪ.bl/ n
Kabel
Kabel Leitung
assembly of wires for electricity
communications system with coaxial or fiber optic
Kette Tau
heavy rope or chain as used for mooring
Seil Tau
large wire, rope
Telegramm
telegram

cable /keɪ.bl/ v
kabeln
send a telegram by cable(s)

cable car n
Pendelbahn
hanging carriage

cable television n
Kabelfernsehen
television received through coaxial cables

cable tie n
Kabelbinder
a type of fastener

cable-stayed bridge n
Schrägseilbrücke
bridge supported by cables attached directly to pillars

cableway n
Seilbahn
system of cables

cabling n
Verkabelung
a collection of cables

cabochon n
Cabochon
convex-cut, polished stone

caboose /kəˈbuːs/ n
Hintern
babytalk: buttocks
Kombüse
nautical: small galley

cabotage /ˈkæbətɪdʒ/ n
Kabotage
the legal right
transport of goods or passengers in the same country

cabriolet /kæ.bɹi.əˈleɪ/ n
Kalesche
a light carriage with a folding top, pulled by a single horse
Kabriolett Cabrio Cabriolet
an automobile with a retractable top

cabstand n
Taxistand
place where taxis wait for passengers

cacao /kəˈkaʊ̯/ /kəˈkɑːəʊ̯/ n
Kakaobaum
cacao tree
Kakao Kakaobaum
cocoa bean

cache /kæɪʃ/ /kæʃ/ n
Cache
computing: fast temporary storage for data

cachet /kæˈʃeɪ/ n
Prestige
a special characteristic or quality; prestige
Gütesiegel
archaic: a seal

cachexia /kəˈkɛksiə/ /kəˈkɛksɪə/ n
Kachexie
systemic wasting of muscle tissue that accompanies a chronic disease

caciocavallo n
Caciocavallo Kaschkawal
Italian cheese type

cack /kæk/ n
Kacken
act of defecation
Kacke
excrement
rubbish

cacolet n
Tragsessel

cacomixl n
nordamerikanische Katzenfrett
Bassariscus astutus

cacophonous /kəˈkɑfənəs/ /kəˈkɒfənəs/ adj
kakophon kakophonisch
containing or consisting of unpleasant sounds

cacophony /kəˈkɑfəni/ /kəˈkɒfəni/ n
Kakophonie Kakofonie Katzenmusik
mix of discordant sounds; dissonance

cactus /ˈkæktəs/ n
Kaktus
member of the Cactaceae

cadastre n
Kataster
(cartography) a public survey of land
Katasteramt
register

cadaver /kəˈdæv.ə(ɹ)/ /kəˈdævɚ/ n
Kadaver
a dead body

cadaver dog n
Leichenhund Leichenspürhund Leichensuchhund
detection dog

cadaverine n
Cadaverin
foul-smelling diamine

caddie /ˈkædi/ n
Golfjunge Golfmädchen
golf: a golfer's assistant and adviser
Behälter Teebüchse
a small box usually used for tea

caddis fly n
Köcherfliege
insect of the order Trichoptera

cadence /ˈkeɪ.dn̩s/ n
Pedaltakt Rhythmus Trittfrequenz
cycling:№ of revolutions per minute
Gleichschritt
dance move
Tonfall
fall in inflection
Rhythmus
fencing: series of actions’ rhythm and sequence
Kadenz Rhythmus
music: chord progression
Kadenz
sung chant
№ of steps per minute

cadenza n
Kadenz
decorative solo piece of music

cadet /kəˈdɛt/ n
Kadett Offiziersanwärter
a student at a military school who is training to be an officer
jüngerer Bruder jüngerer Sohn
younger son

cadmium /ˈkædmiəm/ n
Cadmium Kadmium
chemical element

cadre /ˈkæd.ɹi/ /ˈkɑː.də/ n
Kader
core of managing group

caecum /ˈsiːkəm/ n
Blinddarm
blind pouch connected to the large intestine

caesaropapism n
Cäsaropapismus
the doctrine that the state has authority over the church in ecclesiastical matters

caesium /ˈsiːzi.əm/ n
Cäsium Zäsium Caesium
a metallic chemical element

caesura /sɪˈzjʊəɹə/ /sɪˈʒʊɹə/ n
Zäsur
a pause or interruption
using two words to divide a metrical foot

cafeteria n
Kantine Mensa
dining area
Cafeteria Kantine
restaurant

cafetière /ˌkæfətiˈɛːəɹ/ n
Kaffeepresse Pressstempelkanne
cylindrical glass jug used to make coffee

caffeinated adj
koffeinhaltig
containing caffeine

caffeine /ˈkæfiːn/ n
Koffein Coffein
alkaloid found naturally in tea and coffee plants

café /ˈkæfeɪ/ /ˌkæˈfeɪ/ n
Café Kaffeehaus
coffee shop

café au lait n
Milchkaffee
coffee with milk

cage /keɪdʒ/ n
Käfig
enclosure
lift compartment

cage bird n
Käfigvogel Stubenvogel
cage bird

cagey /ˈkeɪdʒi/ adj
ausweichend
schweigsam
uncommunicative
zurückhaltend
wary, careful, shrewd

caiman /ˈkeɪ.mən/ n
Kaiman
alligator relative

caipirinha /ˌkaɪ.pɪˈɹiː.njə/ n
Caipirinha
a traditional Brazilian drink

caique /kɑːˈiːk/ n
Kaik Kajik
boat

cairn /kɛən/ /kɛəɹn/ n
Steindaube Steinhügel Steinmännchen Steinpyramide
landmark

cairn terrier n
Cairn-Terrier
breed of terrier

caisson /ˈkeɪs(ə)n/ [ˈkeɪsɑn] n
Caisson Senkkasten
enclosure from which water can be expelled

cajole /kəˈdʒoʊl/ /kəˈdʒəʊl/ v
beschwatzen verführen
to encourage or persuade by effort

cajón n
Cajón Kachon
box-shaped percussion instrument

cake /keɪk/ n
Stück
a block of solid material
Kuchen Torte
a sweet dessert

cake /keɪk/ v
verkrusten
to coat with a crust

cake shop /ˈkeɪk ʃɑp/ /ˈkeɪk ʃɒp/ n
Konditorei
cake shop

cake slice n
Tortenheber Kuchenheber
a knife with a wide, triangular, unsharpened blade, designed to cut and serve slices of cake

cake tin n
Kuchenform
the tin in which a cake is baked

calabash /ˈkæləbæʃ/ /ˈkæləˌbæʃ/ n
Flaschenkürbis Kalebasse
Lagenaria siceraria
Flaschenkürbis
fruit of the Lagenaria siceraria

calamari /kæləˈmɑːɹi/ n
Tintenfisch
as food

calamity /kəˈlæmɪti/ n
Kalamität Unheil
event resulting in great loss

calcimine n
Kalkfarbe
form of whitewash

calcimine v
kalken mit Kalkfarbe streichen weißeln
coat with this substance

calcine /ˈkælsɪn/ v
Kalk brennen ausglühen brennen calcinieren glühen kalkbrennen
transitive

calcite /ˈkæl.saɪt/ n
Calcit Kalkspat
calcium carbonate mineral

calcitonin n
Calcitonin
the hormone thyrocalcitonin

calcitriol n
Calcitriol

calcium /ˈkælsi.əm/ n
Calcium Kalzium
chemical element of atomic number 20

calcium arsenate n
Calciumarsenat

calcium carbide n
Calciumcarbid
CaC₂

calcium carbonate n
Calciumcarbonat Kalk Kalkstein
CaCO₃

calcium hydroxide n
Calciumhydroxid Kalkdydrat Löschkalk Sumpfkalk Weißkalk Weißkalkhydrat
chemical compound

calcium oxide n
Branntkalk Calciumoxid gebrannter Kalk ungelöschter Kalk Ätzkalk
white powderous substance

calculable adj
berechenbar
able to be calculated

calculate /ˈkælkjʊleɪt/ v
kalkulieren
(intransitive) plan
rechnen
(intransitive) to determine values or solutions
kalkulieren berechnen ausrechnen
(transitive) to determine the value or solution of sth.

calculation /kælkjuˈleɪʃən/ /kælkjəˈleɪʃən/ n
Berechnung
act or process of calculating

calculator /ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
Taschenrechner Rechner
electronic device that performs mathematical calculations
Rechner
person who calculates (in the sense of scheming)

calculus /ˈkæl.kjə.ləs/ /ˈkæl.kjʊ.ləs/ n
Zahnstein
deposits on teeth
Kalkül
formal mathematical system
differential calculus and integral calculus considered as a single subject
Konkrement
stony concretion in an organ

calculus of variations n
Variationsrechnung
a form of calculus

caldera /kælˈdɛə.ɹə/ /kælˈdɛɹ.ə/ n
Caldera
geology: a large crater formed by a volcanic explosion

calendar /ˈkæl.ən.də/ /ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/ n
Kalender
means to determine the date
system by which time is divided
list of planned events

calender /ˈkæləndə/ /ˈkæləndɚ/ n
Kalander
machine

calender /ˈkæləndə/ /ˈkæləndɚ/ v
kalandern
to press between rollers

calendric adj
kalendarisch
of, pertaining to, or used by a calendar system

calendrical /kəˈlɛndɹɪkl̩/ adj
kalendarisch
of, pertaining to, or used by a calendar system

calends /ˈkæləndz/ /ˈkælɪndz/ n
Kalenden
first day of a month of the Roman calendar

calendula n
Calendula
plant of Calendula

calf /kæf/ /kɐːf/ /kɑːf/ n
Kalb Bullenkalb Kuhkalb
young cow or bull
Kalb
young deer, elephant, seal or whale (also used of some other animals)
Wade
anatomy: back of the leg below the knee
Wadenmuskel Wade
muscle in the back of the leg below the knee

calf bone n
Wadenbein Fibula
smaller lower-leg bone

calibrate v
kalibrieren
to check or adjust by comparison with a standard

calibration /kælɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ n
Kalibrierung
act of calibrating

calibre /ˈkæl.ɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bɚ/ n
Kaliber
Diameter of round or cylindrical body, as of a bullet, projectile or column
Unit of measure of the length of the bore of a weapon
Kaliber Bohrung Durchmesser
Diameter of the bore of a firearm
Kaliber Format
Figuratively: Capacity or compass of mind
Format Kaliber Wert
Obsolete: Degree of importance or station in society

calico n
Kaliko Kattun
kind of cloth

californium /ˌkælɪˈfɔɹniəm/ /ˌkælɪˈfɔːniəm/ n
Californium
chemical element

calimocho n
Calimocho
cocktail

caliper /ˈkælɪpɚ/ n
Bremsbacke
part of a disc brake

calipers /ˈkæl.ɨ.pɚz/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.pəz/ n
Messschieber Stangenzirkel
device used to measure thickness between two surfaces

caliph /ˈkeɪ̪lɪf/ n
Kalif Kalifin
political leader of the Muslim world

caliphate /ˈkælɪfeɪt/ n
Kalifat
Islamic government

call /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ n
Option
(finance) contract to buy stock
Bereitschaftsdienst Notdienst
(medicine) overnight duty in the hospital
Ruf Lockruf
beckoning or summoning
Laut Ruf
characteristic cry of a bird or other animal
Ruf
cry or shout
Besuch
social visit
Anruf
telephone conversation

call /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ v
anrufen telefonieren anbellen anbimmeln anklingeln anläuten
to contact by telephone
rufen nennen
to cry or shout
nennen heißen
to name or refer to
besuchen
to pay a social visit
rufen anrufen herbeirufen
to request, summon, or beckon

call a spade a spade v
das Kind beim Namen nennen die Dinge beim Namen nennen es auf gut Deutsch sagen kein Blatt vor den Mund nehmen
to speak the truth

call an ambulance phraseologicalUnit
rufen Sie einen Krankenwagen
request to call an ambulance

call back v
zurückrufen
request someone's return
telephone someone again
wiederkommen
return to a shop or residence previously visited

call box n
Notrufsäule
telephone for emergency phone calls

call center n
Callcenter
business location for calls

call into question v
in Frage stellen
to cause to be questioned

call it a day v
Feierabend machen Schluss für heute
to cease activity for the day
in Pension gehen
to retire

call it even v
quitt sein
declare debts resolved

call off v
absagen
to cancel

call out v
angehen zur Rede stellen
to challenge

call sign n
Rufzeichen
broadcasting

call the police phraseologicalUnit
rufen Sie die Polizei
call the police

call time v
die Sperrstunde ankündigen
to announce the closing of a pub
beenden für beended erklären
to end something

call to prayer n
Gebetsruf
A public proclamation made five times a day in Muslim societies

call-by-reference n
Referenzparameter

call-by-value n
Wertparameter

calla n
Drachenwurz
Calla palustris

callback n
Rückruffunktion
function pointer passed to another function
Rückruf Rückrufaktion
product recall
Rückruf
return of a situation
return telephone or radio call

caller /ˈkɑlɚ/ /ˈkɔlɚ/ /ˈkɔːlə/ n
Anrufer
the person who makes a telephone call

calligram /ˈkælɪɡɹæm/ n
Bildgedicht Figurengedicht Kalligramm
text in which the layout has special significance

calligrapher /kəˈlɪɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ n
Schreibkünstler Kalligraf Kalligrafin Kalligraph Kalligraphin Schreibkünstlerin
one who practices calligraphy

calligraphy /kəˈlɪɡɹəfi/ n
Kalligraphie Schönschreibkunst
art of writing with decorative strokes

calling name n
Rufname
name by which a person is identified in conversation

calliope /kəˈlaɪə.pi/ n
Dampforgel
musical organ

callipygian /ˌkæ.ləˈpɪ.dʒi.ən/ /ˌkælɪˈpɪdʒi.ən/ adj
kallipygisch
having beautiful buttocks

callous /ˈkæləs/ adj
abgestumpft herzlos gefühllos verhärtet
emotionally hardened
schwielig
having calluses

callousness n
Abgebrühtheit Gefühllosigkeit Herzlosigkeit Unempfindlichkeit
quality of being callous; emotional hardheartedness or indifference
Schwieligkeit
quality of having calluses

callow /ˈkaləʊ/ /ˈkæloʊ/ adj
unerfahren grün unreif
Immature, lacking in life experience
ungefiedert
Unfledged

callus /ˈkæləs/ n
Schwiele Hornhaut Kallus
hardened part of the skin

calm /kaɹm/ /kɑ(l)m/ /kɑːm/ adj
ruhig
free of noise and disturbance
free from anger and anxiety
windstill
without wind or storm

calm /kaɹm/ /kɑ(l)m/ /kɑːm/ n
Windstille
period without wind
Ruhe
the state with absence of noise and disturbance

calm /kaɹm/ /kɑ(l)m/ /kɑːm/ v
beruhigen ruhig stellen
to make calm

calm before the storm n
Ruhe vor dem Sturm
peace before a disturbance or crisis

calm down v
beruhigen
To become less excited
To cause to become less excited

calmly /ˈkɑː(ɹ)m.li/ adv
ruhig
in a calm manner

calmness /ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/ n
Gelassenheit Ruhe Gemütsruhe
the state of being calm; tranquillity; silence

calorie /ˈkæləɹi/ n
Kalorie
amount of heat to raise 1 gram of water by 1 °C

calorie-conscious adj
kalorienbewusst

calorimeter n
Kalorimeter
apparatus for measuring amount of heat

calorimetric adj
kalorimetrisch
relating to calorimetry

calorimetry n
Kalorimetrie
the scientific discipline

calque /kælk/ n
Lehnübersetzung
word formed by word-for-word translation of a word in another language

calque /kælk/ v
lehnübersetzen
adopt a word by translation of its parts

caltrop /ˈkæltɹəp/ /ˈkɔːltɹəp/ n
Fußangel Krähenfuß
weaponry

calumniate /kəˈlʌmni.eɪt/ v
verleumden
to make hurtful untrue statements

calumny /kəˈlʌmni/ /ˈkæləmni/ n
Verleumdung
false accusation or charge brought to tarnish another's reputation or standing
Verleumdung Rufmord
falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another

calumny /kəˈlʌmni/ /ˈkæləmni/ v
verleumden
to make false accusations or levy false charges against a person with the intent to tarnish that person's reputation or standing

calvados n
Calvados
apple brandy from Normandy

calvaria n
Schädeldach Schädeldecke Schädelkalotte
the dome or roof of the skull

calve /kæv/ /kɑːv/ v
sich lösen
to break off
werfen
to give birth to (a calf)
kalben
to give birth to a calf
to shed a large piece

calyx /ˈkæ.lɪks/ n
Calyx Kelch
the sepals of a flower

calzone /kæltˈsəʊni/ /kælˈzoʊn/ n
Calzone
baked Italian turnover

calèche /kəˈlɛʃ/ n
Kalesche
type of carriage

cam [kæm] n
Nocken
mechanical part

camaraderie /ˌkæməˈɹɑːdəɹi/ /ˌkɑməˈɹɑdəɹi/ n
Kameradschaft
close friendship in a group of friends

cambarysu n
Cambarysu
drum

camcorder /ˈkæmˌkɔɹdɚ/ n
Camcorder Videokamera
electronic device

camel /ˈkæməl/ n
Kamel Trampeltier
beast of burden

camel driver n
Kameltreiber Kameltreiberin
one who is in charge of camels

camel meat n
Kamelfleisch
camel eaten as meat

camel rider n
Kamelreiter Kamelreiterin
someone who rides a camel

camel spider n
Walzenspinne
arachnid belonging to the order Solifugae

cameleer n
Kamelreiter Kamelreiterin
camel rider

camellia /kəˈmiːlɪ.ə/ /kəˈmɛlɪ.ə/ n
Kamelie
plant

camembert /ˈkæmɒmˌbeə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæməmˌbeː/ n
Camembert
creamy cheese from France

cameo /ˈkæm.iː.əu/ n
Cameo-Auftritt Kurzauftritt
brief appearance
Kamee Camée
relief work

camera /ˈkæməɹə/ n
Kamera Videokamera
movie camera
Kamera Fotoapparat
still camera

camera obscura /ˈkam(ə)ɹə əbˌskjʊəɹə/ /ˈkæm(ə)ɹə əbˌskjʊɹə/ n
Camera obscura
darkened chamber in which the image of an outside object is projected and focused onto a surface

camera-shy adj
kamerascheu
camera-shy

cameraman n
Kameramann Kamerafrau Kameraoperateur
somebody who operates a film or TV camera

camgirl n
Camgirl
woman who publishes webcam photographs or videos

camisole /ˈkamɪsəʊl/ n
Leibchen Mieder
undergarment

camomile /ˈkæ.məˌmaɪl/ n
Kamille

camomile tea n
Kamillentee
beverage

camouflage /ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ n
Tarnung Camouflage
military

camouflage /ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ v
tarnen
hide, disguise

camp /kæmp/ [kʰɛəmp] n
Lager
outdoor place
group
base
organized event

camp /kæmp/ [kʰɛəmp] v
zelten
to live in a tent

camp bed n
Feldbett
a cot

campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ n
Feldzug Kampagne Einsatz Heereszug
series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal

campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ v
einsetzen
to take part in a campaign

campanology n
Campanologie Kampanologie
study of bells

camper /ˈkæmpə(ɹ)/ n
Camper Camperin Zelter Zelterin
person who camps
Camper Camperin
video games: person who stays in one spot

campfire n
Lagerfeuer
fire at a campground

camphor /ˈkæmfə/ /ˈkæmfɚ/ n
Kampfer Campher
white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone

camping /ˈkæmpɪŋ/ n
Camping
recreational activity

campion /ˈkæmpiən/ n
Pechnelke
Lychnis
Leimkraut
Silene

campsite n
Campingplatz Camping
a place where a tent may be or is pitched

campus /ˈkæmpəs/ n
Campus Hochschulgelände Unigelände Universitätsgelände
grounds or property of a school, etc

camshaft n
Nockenwelle
a shaft fitted with cams

can /kən/ /ˈkæn/ n
Kanne Gießkanne
a container used to carry and dispense water for plants
Dose Kanister
a more or less cylindrical vessel for liquids
Dose Konservendose
a tin-plate canister
Arschbacken Pobacken
buttocks
Klo WC
non-offensive slang for toilet

can /kən/ /ˈkæn/ v
abbrechen
to discard
kündigen feuern rausschmeißen
to fire or dismiss an employee
einmachen
to preserve
den Mund halten die Klappe halten
to shut up

can /kən/ /ˈkæn/ /ˈkæːn/ [ˈkeən] v
können dürfen
may
können
to be able

can I buy you a drink phraseologicalUnit
Darf ich Dir einen Drink ausgeben? kann ich Ihnen etwas zu trinken holen?
can I buy you a drink?

can I come in /kən ˌaɪ kʌm ˈɪn/ phraseologicalUnit
darf ich hereinkommen? darf ich rein?
phrase

can I use your phone phraseologicalUnit
kann ich Ihr Telefon benutzen?
can I use your phone?

can opener n
Dosenöffner
device used to open tin cans

can you help me phraseologicalUnit
kannst Du mir helfen? können Sie mir helfen?
can you help me?

can you tell us phraseologicalUnit
könnten Sie uns sagen
prefix indicating a polite request

can't help v
nicht lassen können nicht umhin können
not be able to avoid something

canal /kəˈnæl/ /kəˈnɛl/ n
Kanal Gang
a tubular channel within the body
Kanal
artificial waterway

canalise /kə.ˈnæl.aɪz/ v
kanalisieren
to channel the flow
to convert into a canal

canapé n
Kanapee Schnittchen
a bite size slice open-faced sandwich
Kanapee Canapé
elegant sofa

canard /kəˈnɑɹd/ /kəˈnɑːd/ n
Zeitungsente Ente
false or misleading report or story
Canard Entenflugzeug Entenflügler
type of aircraft

canary /kəˈnɛəɹi/ adj
kanariengelb
of a light yellow colour

canary /kəˈnɛəɹi/ n
Kanarienvogel
bird from the Canary Islands
Kanariengelb
colour

canasta /kəˈnæstə/ n
Canasta
card game

cancan n
Cancan
dance

cancel /ˈkænsl/ v
ausstreichen durchstreichen
cross out
streichen annullieren abbestellen absagen canceln stornieren
invalidate, annul
abstempeln entwerten
mark to prevent reuse
aufheben auslöschen
offset, equalize
kürzen
remove a common factor

cancellation /kænsəˈleɪʃən/ n
Absage Kündigung Aufhebung Stornierung Streichung Widerruf
act of cancelling

cancelled adj
abgebrochen
No longer planned or scheduled

cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ /ˈkæːnsə/ n
Krebs
disease of uncontrolled cellular proliferation

cancerous /kænsəɹəs/ adj
krebsig
relating to or affected with cancer

cancerphobia n
Kanzerophobie
inordinate dread of developing cancer

candela /kænˈdēlə/ /kænˈdɛlə/ n
Candela
unit of luminous intensity

candelabrum /kændɪˈleɪbɹəm/ /kændɪˈlɑːbɹəm/ /ˌkæn.dl̩ˈɑ.bɹəm/ n
Kandelaber
candle holder

candidacy n
Kandidatur
state or act of being a candidate

candidate /ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/ /ˈkæn.dɪdət/ /ˈkæn.ɪ.dɪt/ n
Kandidat Kandidatin Wahlbewerber Wahlbewerberin
person running in an election
Anwärter Anwärterin Bewerber Bewerberin Jobkandidat Kandidat
person who is applying to a position for a job

candidature n
Kandidatur
the condition of becoming a candidate

candidiasis /ˌkændɪˈdaɪəsɪs/ n
Kandidose
fungal infection

candied fruit n
Kanditen kandierte Frucht
candied fruit, fruits

candle /ˈkændəl/ n
Kerze
a light source

candle snuffer n
Kerzenlöscher
device made to extinguish a candle

candle wax n
Kerzenwachs
any material used to make the body of candles

candleholder n
Kerzenhalter
device for holding one or more lit candles

candlelight /ˈkændllaɪt/ n
Kerzenlicht Kerzenschein
the light of a candle

candlelight vigil n
Mahnwache
event

candlepower n
Normalkerze
former measurement of brightness of a light source

candler n
Kerzenmacher Kerzenmacherin
one who makes candles

candlestick /ˈkændəlˌstɪk/ n
Kerzenhalter
a holder with a socket or spike for a candle

candor /ˈkæn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈkæn.dɚ/ n
Neutralität Offenheit Unparteilichkeit
impartiality
Freimut Offenheit Aufrichtigkeit Ehrlichkeit Freimütigkeit Offenherzigkeit
sincere and open in speech, honesty in expression

candrabindu n
Chandrabindu
candrabindu

candy /ˈkændi/ n
Bonbon Konfekt
piece of candy
Candy
unit of mass

candy /ˈkændi/ v
kandieren
to cook, or coat with sugar or syrup

candy apple n
Paradiesapfel
apple with a hard sugar candy coating

candy bar n
Schokoriegel
type of candy

candy cane /ˈkændi ˌkeɪn/ n
Zuckerstange
candy in the shape of a cane

candy floss /ˈkændi ˌflɒs/ n
Zuckerwatte
sweet

cane [kʰeɪn] n
Rohrstock
a short wooden or bamboo rod or stick used for corporal punishment
Blindenstock weisser Langstock
long collapsible rod used by vision impaired people
Rohr
plant itself
slender flexible stem of plants such as bamboo

cane brake n
Röhricht
a dense thicket of sugar-canes

cane rat n
Grasnager Rohrratte
rodent

cane sugar n
Rohrzucker
sugar from the sugar cane plant

cane toad n
Aga Aga-Kröte
Bufo marinus

canefield n
Zuckerrohrfeld
field where cane is grown

canid /ˈkeɪnəd/ n
Canide Hund Hundeartiger
member of Canidae

canine tooth n
Eckzahn Augenzahn
tooth

canker /ˈkæŋkə/ /ˈkæŋkɚ/ n
gelber Knopf
avian disease caused by T. gallinae

cannabis /ˈkænəbɪs/ n
Cannabis Hanf
plant

canned /kænd/ adj
Dose konserviert
preserved in cans

cannery n
Konservenfabrik
factory

cannibal /ˈkænɪbl/ n
Kannibale Kannibalin
an organism which eats others of its own species

cannibalism n
Kannibalismus
act of eating another of one's own species

cannoli /kaˈnəʊlɪ/ /kəˈnoʊli/ n
Cannolo
tube of fried pastry filled with ricotta

cannon /ˈkæn.ən/ n
Kanone
artillery piece

cannon fodder n
Kanonenfutter
military forces considered to be expendable

cannonade n
Kanonade
firing artillery in a large amount for a length of time

cannonball n
Kanonenkugel
spherical projectile fired from a smoothbore cannon
Arschbombe
Jump in a flexed position

cannoneer n
Kanonier
person who operates a piece of artillery, especially a cannon

cannot /kəˈnɑt/ /ˈkæ(n.)nɑt/ /ˈkænɒt/ v
nicht können
cannot

cannula /ˈkænjʊlə/ n
Kanüle
medicine: tube inserted in the body

canny /ˈkæni/ adj
vorsichtig
careful, prudent, cautious
schlau
knowing, shrewd, astute

canny /ˈkæni/ adv
ganz sehr völlig
very, much

canoe /kəˈnuː/ n
Kanu Kanadier
small long and narrow boat

canoe /kəˈnuː/ v
paddeln
to ride or paddle a canoe

canola /kəˈnoʊlə/ n
Rübsen
cultivar of field mustard Brassica rapa

canola oil n
Rapsöl
vegetable oil

canon /ˈkæn.ən/ n
Chorherr Kanoniker
member of cathedral chapter
Kanon
piece of music
religious law
Missal
printing: 48-point type

canonical form n
Normalform
standard or normal presentation of a mathematical entity

canonization n
Heiligsprechung
the final process or decree

canonize /ˈkænənaɪz/ v
heiligsprechen
to define someone as a saint

canopy /ˈkæ.nə.pi/ n
Baldachin Himmel
high cover
Baumkronendach Kronendach Laubfläche
highest foliage and branches of a forest
Vordach Überdach Überhang
overhanging or projecting roof structure
Fallschirmkappe
parachute cloth
Kabinenhaube
transparent cockpit cover

canopy bed n
Himmelbett
a bed equipped with a canopy

cant /kænt/ n
Redendes Wappen
heraldry: blazon that makes a pun, canting arms
Phrase Phrasendrescherrei
hypocritical talk
Fachsprache Jargon
jargon of a particular class or subgroup
Rotwelsch Gaunersprache
secret language

cant /kænt/ v
kanten kippen
set something at an angle
abschrägen
to bevel an edge or corner

cantaloupe /ˈkæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈkæn.tə.luːp/ n
Kantalupe
melon

cantankerous /kænˈtæŋkəɹəs/ adj
mürrisch launisch zänkisch übellaunig
ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby

canteen /kænˈtiːn/ n
Besteckkasten
box with compartments
Kantine Mensa
small cafeteria or snack bar
Feldflasche
water bottle

canter /ˈkæntə(ɹ)/ n
Kanter leichter Galopp
gait

cantharophilic adj
cantharophil kantharophil käferblütig
of or relating to cantharophily

cantharophily n
Bestäubung durch Käfer Cantharophilie Coleopterophilie Käferbestäubung Käferblütigkeit
pollination by beetles

canticle n
Kirchenlied Cantica Canticum
a chant, hymn or song, especially a nonmetrical one, with words from a biblical text

cantilever /ˈkantɪliːvə/ n
Auskragung Ausleger Kragarm Kragträger
beam anchored at one end and projecting into space

canting arms n
Redendes Wappen

canto /ˈkæntoʊ/ /ˈkæntəʊ/ n
Canto Gesang
one of the chief divisions of a long poem

canton /ˈkæntn̩/ /ˈkæntɒn/ n
Freiviertel Kanton
heraldry; one of the ordinaries
Kanton
state of Switzerland
subdivision of Bosnia and Herzegovina
subdivision of Luxembourg
subdivision of an arrondissement
subdivision of Serbia

cantonist n
Kantonist
conscript in the Russian Empire

cantor n
Kantor Kantorin Vorsänger Vorsängerin
singer

canvas /ˈkæn.vəs/ n
Leinwand
a piece of canvas cloth on which one may paint
Segeltuch Canvas Leinen
a type of coarse cloth

canyon /ˈkænjən/ n
Schlucht Felsschlucht Klamm
a valley cut in rock by a river

caoutchouc /ˈkaʊtʃʊk/ n
Kautschuk
natural rubber

cap /kæp/ n
Obergrenze
artificial upper limit
Mütze Schirmmütze
head covering
Hut
top part of a mushroom

capable /ˈkeɪpəbl̩/ adj
fähig
able and efficient

capacious /kəˈpeɪʃəs/ adj
geräumig
having a lot of space inside

capacitance n
Kapazität
property of an element of an electrical circuit

capacitive adj
kapazitiv
electrostatics: of capacitance

capacitor n
Kondensator
electronic component

capacity /kəˈpæsɪti/ n
Befugnis
legal authority
Kapazität Fassungsvermögen
the ability to hold, receive or absorb
capability; the ability to perform some task
the maximum that can be produced

cape /keɪp/ n
Kap
headland
Cape
garment

cape gooseberry n
Kapstachelbeere Blasenkirsche Judenkirsche Physalis
fruit
plant

capelin n
Lodde Kapelan
small fish

caper /ˈkeɪpə/ /ˈkeɪpɚ/ n
Kaper
pickled bud of Capparis spinosa
Kapernstrauch
plant

capercaillie /kæpəˈkeɪli/ /kæpɚˈkeɪli/ n
Auerhuhn
Tetrao urogallus

capillary /kəˈpɪ.lə.ɹi/ /ˈkæpɪˌlɛɹi/ n
Kapillare
any of small blood vessels that connect arteries to veins

capisce /kəˈpiʃ/ /kəˈpiːʃ/ interjection
kapiert? verstanden?
“understood?”

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ adj
großartig
excellent
Kapital-
involving punishment by death
Haupt-
of prime importance
Groß-
uppercase

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ n
Kapital
money and wealth
Kapitell
uppermost part of a column

capital adequacy n
angemessene Eigenkapitalausstattung

capital city n
Hauptstadt
city designated as seat of government

capital gains tax n
Wertzuwachssteuer
tax on profit made from selling capital

capital letter n
Großbuchstabe Majuskel Versal Versalie Kapitalbuchstabe Versalbuchstabe
letters A B C

capital market n
Kapitalmarkt
market

capital punishment n
Todesstrafe
punishment by death

capital ship n
Großkampfschiff
warship

capitalisation n
Kapitalausstattung
finance
Großschreibung
state of being capitalised

capitalism /ˈkapɪt(ə)lɪz(ə)m/ /ˈkæpɪ̈tl̩ˌɪzm̩/ n
Kapitalismus
socio-economic system based on private property rights

capitalist adj
kapitalistisch
supporting or endorsing capitalism

capitalist n
Kapitalist Kapitalistin
owner of capital

capitalistic adj
kapitalistisch
of or pertaining to capitalism or to capitalists

capitalistically adv
kapitalistisch
characteristic of capitalism

capitalize /ˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/ v
Profit schlagen
To seize, as an opportunity; to obtain a benefit
kapitalisieren
to convert into capital

capitulate /kəˈpɪ.tjʊ.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪt͡ʃ.jʊ.leɪt/ v
kapitulieren
surrender; end all resistance; to give up; to go along with or comply

capitulation n
Kapitulation
surrender to an enemy

capon /ˈkeɪpən/ n
Kapaun
cockerel grown for food

caponata n
Caponata
Sicilian dish

caponier n
Kaponniere
fortification structure

caponize v
Junghähne kappen kapaunen kapaunisieren
to castrate a cockerel

cappuccino /ˌkæpəˈtʃinoʊ/ /ˌkæpəˈtʃiːnəʊ/ n
Cappuccino
beverage
cup of this beverage

capri pants n
Caprihose Fischerhose
casual pants for women

capric acid n
Caprinsäure
fatty acid

caprice /kəˈpɹis/ n
Laune
impulsive, seemingly unmotivated notion or action

capricious adj
launenhaft launisch unberechenbar kapriziumeös schrullig
Impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim

caproic acid n
Capronsäure
the liquid fatty acid, CH₃(CH₂)₄COOH

caprolactam n
Caprolactam
the organic compound

caprylic acid n
Caprylsäure
fatty acid

capsaicin /kæpˈseɪəsən/ n
Capsaicin
chemical compound

capsicum /ˈkæpsɪkəm/ n
Paprika
Capsicum Paprika
plant of the genus Capsicum (only terms covering capsicum in general apply, NOT species-specific)

capsize /kæpˈsaɪz/ v
kentern
(intransitive) to overturn
zum Kentern bringen
(transitive) to cause to overturn

capsizing n
Kentern
An overturning of a boat

capslock n
Feststelltaste
a key on the keyboard that activates capslock

capstan /ˈkap.stən/ n
Spill Ankerspill Ankerwinde Winde
cylindrical machine
Bandantriebsrolle Capstan Tonwelle
part of a tape recorder

capstone n
Höhepunkt Krönung
a crowning achievement
Mauerkronenstein
any of the stones making up the top layer of a wall

capsule /ˈkæps(ə)l/ /ˈkæpsjuːl/ n
Kapsel Kapselfrucht
botany: seed-case
part of spacecraft containing crew's living space
physiology: membranous envelope
small container containing a dose of medicine

capsule hotel n
Kapselhotel
hotel with capsules

captain /ˈkæp.tən/ /ˈkæp.tɪn/ /ˈkæp.ən/ n
Kapitän zur See
a naval officer with a rank between commander and commodore or rear admiral
Hauptmann Stabshauptmann
an army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major
Mannschaftskapitän Hauptmann
one of the athletes on a sports team designated to make decisions
Kapitän Hauptmann
the person lawfully in command of a sea-going vessel
Flugkapitän Hauptmann
the person lawfully in command of an airliner

caption /ˈkæp.ʃən/ n
Untertitel Filmuntertitel
piece of text appearing on screen as part of a film or broadcast
Rubrum
section of an official paper
Bildunterschrift Beschriftung Bildüberschrift Legende Titel
title or brief explanation attached to an illustration or cartoon

captious /ˈkæpʃəs/ adj
krittelig
having a disposition to find fault unreasonably or to raise petty objections

captivate /ˈkæptɪveɪt/ v
bestechen
to attract and hold interest and attention of

captive /ˈkæptɪv/ adj
gefangen
held prisoner

captive /ˈkæptɪv/ n
Gefangener
a person held prisoner
Gefangene Gefangener
a person who has been captured

captivity /kæpˈtɪvɪti/ n
Gefangenschaft
state of being captive
period of being captive

captor n
Fänger
one who has captured something or someone
Entführer
one who is holding a captive

capture /ˈkæp.t͡ʃə/ /ˈkæp.t͡ʃɚ/ n
Erfassung Fang Festnahme Gefangennahme
act of capturing

capture /ˈkæp.t͡ʃə/ /ˈkæp.t͡ʃɚ/ v
fangen einfangen gefangen nehmen
take control of

capuchin monkey n
Kapuzineraffe
New World monkey of the genus Cebus

capybara /kapɪˈbɑːɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɛɹə/ n
Capybara Wasserschwein
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

car /kɑɹ/ /kɑː/ n
Auto Wagen Automobil PKW
automobile, a vehicle steered by a driver
Kabine
moving, load-carrying component of an elevator
Wagen Wagon
passenger-carrying unit in a subway or elevated train, whether powered or not

car bomb n
Autobombe
automobile made into a bomb
explosive device installed in an automobile

car radio n
Autoradio
radio specifically tuned for usage inside cars

car rental n
Autovermietung
hiring of cars for short periods

car seat n
Kindersitz
detachable motor car seat
Autositz
seat in a motor car

car wash n
Wagenwäsche
event at which people wash cars
Waschanlage Wagenwäsche Waschstraße
place at which a car is washed, often mechanically

carabineer n
Karabinier
cavalry soldier

carabiner /ˈkɛ.ɹəˌbi.nɚ/ n
Karabinerhaken
metal link with a gate

caracal /ˈkaɹəkal/ /ˈkæɹəkæl/ n
Karakal
Caracal caracal

caracara /ˈkæ.ɹəˌkɑ.ɹə/ n
Geierfalke
bird of prey

carafe /kəˈɹæf/ n
Karaffe Wasserflasche
bottle for serving wine, water, or beverages

caramel /ˈkæ.ɹə.məl/ /ˈkæɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkɑɹ.məl/ /ˈkɛɹ.ə.məl/ n
Karamellbonbon Karamelle Karamellzuckerl
a piece of candy
Karamell Caramel
confection

carapace /ˈkɛɹ.əˌpeɪs/ n
Carapax Rückenpanzer Rückenschild Schale
hard protective covering

carat /ˈkæɹ.ət/ n
Karat
measure of the purity of gold
weight

caravan /ˈkæɹəvæn/ n
Karawane
convoy or procession
Wohnwagen Caravan
vehicle

caravanserai /kaɹəˈvansəɹʌɪ/ /kɑɹəˈvænsəɹaɪ/ n
Karawanserei
an inn having a central courtyard where caravans can rest

caravel /ˈkæɹəvɛl/ n
Karavelle
light, usually lateen-rigged sailing vessel

caraway /ˈkæɹəˌweɪ/ n
Kümmel
plant
seed/fruit

carbamic acid n
Carbamidsäure
NH₂COOH

carbide lamp n
Karbidlampe
lamp

carbine /ˈkɑɹbiːn/ n
Karabiner
weapon similar to a rifle but much shorter in length

carbochemistry n
Kohlechemie

carbohydrate /kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ /kɑːɹboʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ n
Kohlenhydrat
organic compounds such as sugar, starch or cellulose

carbolic acid n
Carbolsäure Karbolsäure
older name for phenol

carbon /ˈkɑɹbən/ n
Kohlenstoff
chemical element
Kohlendioxid
ecology: carbon dioxide, in the context of global warming
Kohle Kohlenstoff
impure carbon (e.g., coal, charcoal)

carbon copy n
Durchschlag
a copy

carbon cycle n
Kohlenstoffkreislauf Kohlenstoffzyklus
cycle of carbon

carbon dioxide n
Kohlenstoffdioxid Kohlendioxid Kohlendioxyd
CO₂

carbon diselenide n
Kohlenstoffdiselenid

carbon disulfide n
Kohlenstoffdisulfid Schwefelkohlenstoff
binary compound of carbon and sulfur

carbon fiber n
Kohlefaser
filament

carbon footprint n
CO2-Fußabdruck Kohlenstoff-Fußabdruck
measure of carbon dioxide produced by someone

carbon microphone n
Kohlemikrofon
microphone containing carbon granules

carbon monoxide n
Kohlenstoffmonoxid Kohlenmonoxid
chemical of the formula CO

carbon nanotube n
Kohlenstoffnanoröhre
nanostructure having graphene layers wrapped into perfect cylinders

carbon offset n
Klimakompensation
reduction in carbon dioxide emission

carbon oxychloride n
Kohlenoxychlorid
the compound carbonyl chloride

carbon paper n
Durchschlagpapier
paper used to make carbon copies

carbon tetrabromide /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bən ˌtɛt.ɹəˈbɹəʊ.maɪd/ n
Tetrabromkohlenstoff Tetrabrommethan
the halogenated hydrocarbon tetrabromomethane

carbon tetrachloride n
Kohlenstofftetrachlorid Tetrachlorkohlenstoff Tetrachlormethan
solvent

carbon tetrafluoride /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bən tɛt.ɹəˌflʊɹ.aɪd/ n
Kohlenstofftetrafluorid Tetrafluorkohlenstoff Tetrafluormethan
the halogenated hydrocarbon tetrafluoromethane

carbon tetraiodide /ˈkæɹ.bən tɛt.ɹəˌaɪ.əʊ.daɪd/ n
Tetraiodkohlenstoff Tetraiodmethan
the halogenated hydrocarbon tetraiodomethane

carbonado /ˌkɑɹbəˈneɪdoʊ/ /ˌkɑːbəˈneɪdəʊ/ n
Carbonado
impure form of polycrystalline diamond

carbonate /ˈkɑɹbəneɪt/ /ˈkɑɹbənət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.neɪt/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.nət/ n
Karbonat
any salt or ester of carbonic acid

carbonated /ˈkɑɹ.bəˌneɪ.təd/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)bɒneɪtəd/ adj
kohlensäurehaltig sprudelnd
containing dissolved carbon dioxide gas (under pressure)

carbonated water n
Mineralwasser Sodawasser
water containing carbon dioxide

carbonic acid n
Kohlensäure
A weak unstable acid, H₂CO₃

carbonize v
verkohlen
turn something to carbon, especially by heating

carbonyl n
Carbonylverbindung
any compound of a metal with carbon monoxide
Carbonyl
functional group -CO-

carbonyl chloride n
Carbonylchlorid
the compound COCl₂

carborundum /kɑɹbəˈɹʌndəm/ n
Carborundum Karborund
crystals of silicon carbide used as an abrasive

carboxylic adj
Carboxyl-
of, or relating to the carboxyl functional group

carboxylic acid n
Carbonsäure
organic compound containing a carboxyl functional group

carbuncle /ˈkɑːbʌŋkəl/ /ˈkɑːɹbʌŋkəl/ n
Karbunkel
abscess
Karfunkel
precious stone

carburetor /ˈkɑːɹb(j)əˌɹeɪtɚ/ n
Vergaser Verdampfer
a device in an internal combustion engine

carcass /ˈkɑɹkəs/ /ˈkɑːkəs/ n
Aas Aase
body of a dead animal

carcinogen /kɑɹˈsɪnədʒən/ n
Karzinogen
substance or agent that can cause cancer

carcinogenic adj
karzinogen krebserregend
causing or tending to cause cancer

carcinogenicity n
Kanzerogenität
the state or degree of being carcinogenic

carcinoma /ˌkɑɹsɪˈnoʊmə/ n
Karzinom
type of tumor

carcinophobia n
Karzinophobie
dread of contracting cancer

card /kaːd/ /kɐːd/ /kɑɹd/ /kɑːd/ n
Karte Spielkarte
flat, normally rectangular piece of stiff paper, plastic etc.

card game n
Kartenspiel
any of very many games played with playing cards

card trick n
Kartentrick
magic trick involving playing cards

cardamom /ˈkɑɹ.də.məm/ /ˈkɑː.də.məm/ n
Kardamom
its seed or seed capsule
E. cardamomum

cardan shaft n
Kardanwelle
driveshaft

cardboard /ˈkɑɹdbɔɹd/ /ˈkɑːdbɔːd/ n
Pappe Karton
material resembling heavy paper

cardboard box n
Pappkarton Pappschachtel
container

cardia n
Magenmundkrampf
section of the esophagus that connects to the stomach

cardiac arrest n
Herzstillstand Kreislaufstillstand
cessation of the heartbeat resulting in the loss of effective circulation of the blood

cardigan /ˈkɑːdɪɡən/ n
Strickjacke
type of sweater

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ adj
grundsätzlich Kardinal
describing a number that indicates quantity
of fundamental importance
kardinalrot
having a bright red color

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ n
Kardinalrot
colour
Grundzahl Kardinalzahl
number indicating quantity
Kardinal
official of the Catholic Church
any bird in family Cardinalidae
bird of the genus Cardinalis

cardinal number n
Grundzahl Kardinalzahl
number denoting quantity
number used to denote the size of a set

cardinal numeral /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl ˈnumɜɹəl/ /ˈkɑːdɪnəl ˈnjuːməɹəl/ n
Grundzahl Cardinale Cardinalzahl Cardinalzahlwort Grundzahlwort Kardinale
grammar: word used to represent a cardinal number

cardinal point n
Haupthimmelsrichtung
cardinal point

cardinal symptom n
Kardinalsymptom
important symptom in homeopathy
Kardinalsymptom Leitsymptom
primary symptom for diagnosis

cardinality n
Kardinalität Mächtigkeit
(set theory)

carding machine n
Kardiermaschine
machine for carding

cardio- prefix
kardio-
pertaining to the heart

cardioid n
Kardioide Herzkurve
epicycloid with one cusp

cardiological adj
kardiologisch
of or pertaining to cardiology

cardiologist n
Kardiologe Kardiologin
physician

cardiology n
Kardiologie
study of the structure of the heart

cardiomyopathy n
Kardiomyopathie
deterioration of the myocardium

cardiopulmonary resuscitation n
Herz-Lungen-Wiederbelebung
a first aid procedure for cardiac arrest

cardiovascular adj
Herz-Kreislauf
relating to the circulatory system

cardiovascular disease n
Herz-Kreislauf-Krankheit Herz-Kreislauferkrankung
disease involving the heart or blood vessels

cardoon n
Cardy Kardone Distel Distel-Artischocke Gemüse-Artischocke Gemüseartischoke
perennial plant

cardplayer n
Kartenspieler Kartenspielerin
one who plays cards

cardsharp /ˈkɑɹdʃɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːdʃɑːp/ n
Falschspieler Falschspielerin
professional cheater at card games

care /kɛ(ə)ɹ/ /kɛə/ n
Sorge
close attention, concern or responsibility
Pflege
treatment of those in need
state of being cared for

care /kɛ(ə)ɹ/ /kɛə/ v
kümmern sorgen
to be concerned about
kümmern
to be mindful of
pflegen kümmern
to look after
respektieren
to want, politely

care of preposition
c/o
for distribution by (the named intermediary)

careen /kəˈɹiːn/ v
kielholen
to heave a ship down on one side so as to expose the other
schlingern
to sway violently from side to side or lurch
krängen
to tilt on one side

career /kəˈɹɪə/ /kəˈɹɪɹ/ n
Karriere
an individual’s work and life roles over their lifespan
Karriere Laufbahn
one's calling in life; a person's occupation

career change n
Quereinstieg Seiteneinstieg
career changer - translation entry

career changer n
Quereinsteiger Seiteneinsteiger
career changer - translation entry

careerist n
Karrierist Karrieristin
person who pursues his or her own career as his or her main aim

carefree /ˈkɛɘfɹiː/ adj
unbekümmert sorglos sorgenfrei
worry free, light hearted, etc.

careful /ˈkɛ(ə)ɹfəl/ /ˈkɛːfəl/ adj
vorsichtig behutsam
cautious
sorgfältig vorsichtig
meticulous

carefully /ˈkɛɹfəli/ /ˈkɛːfəli/ adv
vorsichtig
in a careful manner

carefulness n
Vorsicht
state of being careful

careless /ˈkɛəlɪs/ /ˈkɛɹləs/ adj
nachlässig fahrlässig unachtsam leichtsinnig unbedacht unvorsichtig
not giving sufficient attention or thought

carelessly /ˈkɛələsli/ /ˈkɛɹləsli/ adv
leichtsinnigerweise sorglos
in a careless manner

carelessness n
Unvorsichtigkeit Leichtsinn
lack of care

carer /ˈkɛəɹə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɛəɹɚ/ n
Betreuer Betreuerin
someone who regularly looks after another person

caress /kəˈɹɛs/ n
Liebkosung Umarmung
endearment
Streicheln
gentle stroking

caress /kəˈɹɛs/ v
liebkosen kosen
touch or kiss lovingly

caretaker /ˈkɛəˌteɪ.kə/ /ˈkɛɹˌteɪ.kɚ/ n
Pfleger Pflegerin
one who takes care of a person
Hausmeister
one who takes care of a place or thing

caretaker government n
Übergangsregierung
temporary government

carfree adj
autofrei

cargo /ˈkɑɹɡoʊ/ /ˈkɑːɡəʊ/ n
Fracht
freight carried by a ship

cargo bin n
Frachtraum Laderaum Unterflurfrachtraum
aviation: compartment for luggage

cargo hold n
Frachtraum Laderaum Schiffsbauch Schiffsraum
ship's hold

cargo ship n
Frachtschiff Handelsschiff Kauffahrteischiff
ship that carries cargo

cargo vessel n
Frachter Frachtschiff
vessel designed to carry cargo

caribou /kɛˈɹəbu/ n
Karibu
North American reindeer

caricature /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊɚ/ n
Karikatur Zerrbild
grotesque misrepresentation
Karikatur
pictorial representation of someone for comic effect

caricature /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊɚ/ v
karikieren
represent in exaggerated manner

caricaturesque adj
karikaturisch
in the style of a caricature

caricaturist /ˈkæɹɪkəˌt͡ʃʊəɹɪst/ n
Karikaturist Karikaturistin Karikaturenzeichner Karikaturenzeichnerin
person who draws caricatures

caried adj
kariös

caries /ˈkɛ.ɹiz/ /ˈkɛə.ɹiːz/ n
Karies
progressive destruction of bone or tooth by decay

carillon /ˈkɛɹɪˌlɑn/ n
Carillon
a set of bells, often in a bell tower, originating from the Low Countries

caritative /ˈkæɹ.ɪˌteɪ.tɪv/ adj
charitativ karitativ
charitable

caritive case n
Karitiv
case used to express the lack of something

carminative adj
windtreibend
relieving discomfort of gas

carmine adj
karminrot
of the purplish red colour shade carmine

carmine n
Karmin
purplish-red colour
purplish-red pigment

carnage /ˈkɑɹ.nɪdʒ/ /ˈkɑː.nɪdʒ/ n
Massaker
death and destruction

carnal /ˈkɑɹnəl/ adj
fleischlich körperlich sexuell sinnlich
relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites
diesseitig
worldly or earthly; temporal

carnation /kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
Nelke
flower
Nelke Gartennelke
plant

carnauba n
Carnaubapalme
palm
Carnaubawachs
wax

carnelian n
Karneol
reddish brown chalcedony

carnival /ˈkæɹnɪvəl/ n
Karneval Fasching Fastnacht
festive occasion marked by parades

carnivore /ˈkɑːnɪvɔː/ /ˈkɑːɹ.nɪ.vɔɹ/ n
Fleischfresser
meat-eating animal
mammal of the order Carnivora
Fleischesser Fleischesserin
person who is not a vegetarian

carnivorous /kɑɹˈnɪv.əɹ.əs/ adj
fleischfressend
Predatory or flesh-eating

carnotite n
Karnotit
mineral

carob n
Johannisbrot
fruit
Johannisbrotbaum
tree

carol /ˈkæɹəl/ n
Weihnachtslied
religious or secular song sung at Christmastime

carotene n
Carotin Karotin
class of plant pigments

carotenoid n
Carotinoid Karotinoid
class of organic compounds

carotid /kəˈɹɒ.tɪd/ /kəˈɹɒt.ɪd/ n
Carotis Halsschlagader Kopfschlagader
major artery

carouse /kəˈɹaʊz/ v
saufen zechen
To drink to excess

carp /ˈkɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːp/ n
Karpfen
Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae

carp bream n
Brachse Brasse
Abramis brama

carpal tunnel n
Karpaltunnel
passageway on the palmar side of the wrist

carpal tunnel syndrome n
Karpaltunnelsyndrom
repetitive stress injury

carpe diem /ˌkɑɹ.peɪ ˈdi.əm/ /ˌkɑː.peɪ ˈdiː.əm/ proverb
Nutze den Tag
seize the day

carpenter /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/ /ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ n
Zimmermann Schreiner Tischler Zimmerer Zimmerfrau Schreinerin
carpentry person

carpenter bee n
Holzbiene
Xylocopa

carpenter's square n
Winkeleisen
tool used to measure out right angles

carpentry n
Tischlerei
carpenter's workshop
Schreinerei Tischlerei Zimmerei
trade of cutting and joining timber

carpet /ˈkɑɹpət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt/ n
Teppich Teppichboden
a fabric used as a floor covering

carpet /ˈkɑɹpət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt/ v
bedecken
to cover like a carpet
auslegen
to lay carpet

carpet bombing n
Flächenbombardement Flächenbombardierung
a bombing of this kind

carpet shark n
Ammenhai
shark of the order Orectolobiformes

carpet sweeper n
Teppichdackel Teppichkehrer
mechanical device for cleaning carpets

carpetbeater /ˌkɑːpɪtˈbiːtə/ n
Teppichklopfer
a tool used in housecleaning

carphone n
Autotelefon

carpool n
Fahrgemeinschaft
arrangement
group of people

carport /kɑː(ɹ).pɔːt/ n
Carport
roofed structure for automobile storage

carpus /ˈkɑɹ.pəs/ /ˈkɑː.pəs/ n
Carpus Handwurzel
the group of bones that make up the wrist

carrack n
Karacke
ship

carriage /ˈkæɹɪdʒ/ n
Gang Haltung
manner of standing or walking
Wagen
part of typewriter
Wagen Wagon
railroad car
Kutsche
wheeled vehicle, generally drawn by horse power

carriage bolt n
Schloßschraube

carriage house n
Remise
building for keeping a horse and carriage

carriage return n
Wagenrücklaufzeichen
(computing) The carriage return control character (0x0D in ASCII)
Wagenrücklauf
The action on a typewriter or printer that returns it to the beginning of the line
The key which initiates a carriage return action or generates the carriage return control character

carriageway n
Fahrbahn
part of a road that carries traffic

carrier /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə/ /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ɚ/ n
Frachtunternehmen
company in the business of shipping freight
Träger
person or object that carries someone or something else
Überträger
person or organism that has inherited a trait or disease but displays no symptoms
Träger Trägersignal
signal modulated to transmit information

carrier bag n
Tragetasche Tragetüte
thin bag

carrier gas n
Trägergas

carrier pigeon n
Brieftaube
carrier pigeon

carrier wave /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə weɪv/ /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ɚ weɪv/ n
Trägerwelle Trägersignal
wave that can be modulated to transmit signals

carrion /ˈkæ.ɹi.ən/ n
Aas
contemptible or worthless person
Aas Kadaver
dead flesh; carcasses

carrion beetle n
Aaskäfer
A necrophore

carrion crow n
Rabengeier
Coragyps atratus
Aaskrähe Rabenkrähe
Corvus corone

carrot /ˈkæɹ.ət/ /ˈkɛɹ.ət/ n
Möhre Karotte Mohrrübe gelbe Rübe Rüebli
Daucus carota ssp. sativus

carrot and stick n
Zuckerbrot und Peitsche
simultaneous rewards for good behavior and punishments for bad behavior

carry /ˈkæ.ɹi/ /ˈkɛ.ɹi/ v
übernehmen
to adopt; take over or stand in
führen
to stock or supply
tragen
to transport by lifting

carry coals to Newcastle v
Eulen nach Athen tragen Holz in den Wald tragen Wasser ins Meer tragen
do something unneeded or redundant

carry on /ˈkæɹi ˈɑn/ v
aufführen benehmen fortführen aufrechterhalten durchführen weitermachen

carry out v
abwickeln ausführen ausüben
To execute, perform
erfüllen erledigen realisieren
To fulfill
raus tragen
To hold while moving something out.

carry-on n
Handgepäck
the luggage which is taken onto an airplane with a passenger

carrycot n
Babytasche Babytragetasche Babytragewanne Babywanne

carrying capacity n
Tragfähigkeit
number of individuals that an environment can support
Transportkapazität
number of people or things that a vehicle can carry

carrying pole n
Tragjoch Tragstange
a yoke of wood or bamboo, used by people to carry a load

carsickness /ˈkɑː(ɹ)ˌsɪk.nəs/ n
Autokrankheit Reisekrankheit Übelkeit beim Autofahren Übelkeit vom Autofahren
motion sickness due to riding in a vehicle

cart /kɑɹt/ /kɑːt/ n
Kart
small motor vehicle resembling a car; a go cart
Karren Wagen
small, open, wheeled vehicle

cart /kɑɹt/ /kɑːt/ v
befördern karren
To carry goods

carte blanche /kɑɹtˈblɑnʃ/ n
Carte blanche freie Hand Blankovollmacht
unlimited discretionary power to act; unrestricted authority

cartel /kɑɹˈtɛl/ /kɑːˈtɛl/ n
Kartell
group of businesses or nations that collude to fix prices

carter /ˈkɑɹtɚ/ /ˈkɑːtə/ n
Wagner Fuhrmann
person who transports a load on an animal-drawn cart

cartilage /ˈkɑɹtəlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
Knorpel
dense connective tissue

cartilaginous adj
knorpelig
comprising cartilage

cartilaginous fish n
Knorpelfisch
cartilaginous fish

cartographer n
Kartograf Kartograph Kartografin Kartographin
one who makes maps or charts

cartographic /ˌkɑɹ.təˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ /ˌkɑː.təʊˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ adj
kartografisch kartographisch
of or pertaining to the making of maps

cartography /kɐɹˈtɒɡɹəfi/ /kɐː(ɹ)ˈtɔɡɹɘfɪi̯/ /kɐː(ɹ)ˈtɔɡɹəfɪi̯/ /kɑɹˈtɑɡɹəfi/ /kɑːˈtɒɡɹəfi/ n
Kartografie Kartographie
creation of charts and maps

cartomancer n
Kartomant
A practitioner of cartomancy

cartomancy n
Kartenlegen Kartenlesen Kartomantie
fortune-telling using cards

carton /ˈkɑɹtn̩/ /ˈkɑːtən/ n
Stange
a carton of cigarette packs
Karton
box-like container

cartoon /kɑɹˈtuːn/ /kɑːˈtuːn/ n
Zeichentrickfilm Cartoon Zeichentrick
animated cartoon
Cartoon Karikatur Karton
humorous drawing or strip

cartoonist n
Cartoonist Cartoonistin Comiczeichner Comiczeichnerin Karikaturenzeichner Karikaturenzeichnerin
creator of cartoons or strip cartoons

cartouche /kɑɹˈtuʃ/ /kɑːˈtuːʃ/ n
Kartusche
in architecture

cartridge /ˈkɑɹtɹɪdʒ/ /ˈkɑːtɹɪdʒ/ n
Patrone
firearms package
Kartusche Patrone
vessel which contains the ink for a computer printer

cartridge box n
Patronentasche
case for cartridges

cartridge pen n
Patronenfüller
fountain pen in which the ink is drawn from replaceable cartridges

cartulary /ˈkɑːtjuləɹɪ/ n
Kartular Kopialbuch Kopiar
document collection

cartwheel /ˈkɑɹtˌwil/ /ˈkɑːtˌwiːl/ n
Rad
gymnastic maneuver
Wagenrad
wheel of a cart

carve /kɑɹv/ /kɑːv/ v
schneiden
cut
tranchieren zerlegen
cut meat
schnitzen
shape a work by cutting

carver /ˈkɑɹvɚ/ /ˈkɑːvə/ n
Schnitzer
one who carves

carving [ˈkɑɹvɪŋ] n
Schnitzerei
the object produced
the craft

carving knife n
Tranchierbesteck Tranchiermesser Vorlegemesser
a large knife

caryopsis n
Karyopse
type of fruit

cascade /kæsˈkeɪd/ n
Kaskade
sequence of events
Kaskade Wasserfall
waterfall

cascade /kæsˈkeɪd/ v
hintereinanderschalten
To arrange in a stepped series like a waterfall
herabstürzen
To fall as a waterfall or series of small waterfalls

case /keɪs/ n
Fall Argument Beispiel Punkt Sache
actual event, situation, or fact
Fall
instance or event as a topic of study
piece of work
medicine: instance of a specific condition or set of symptoms
grammar: set of grammatical cases or their meanings
Fall Rechtssache Prozess
legal proceeding
Behälter Kiste
box containing a number of identical items of manufacture
Gehäuse
outer covering or framework of a piece of apparatus
Vitrine
piece of furniture, constructed partially of transparent glass or plastic
Kasten Koffer
piece of luggage that can be used to transport an apparatus
Hülle
sheath, covering
Koffer
suitcase
Schriftkasten
typography: the nature of a piece of alphabetic type

case /keɪs/ v
einpacken
to place into a box
ausbaldowern auskundschaften
to survey surreptitiously

case in point /keɪs ɪn pɔɪnt/ n
einschlägiger Fall typisches Beispiel
example that illustrates a point

case insensitive adj
schreibungsunabhängig
treating upper- and lowercase letters as being the same

case law n
Rechtsprechung Richterrecht
law developed through court decisions

case sensitive adj
Groß-/Kleinschreibung-unterscheidend schreibungsabhängig

case study n
Fallstudie
research performed in detail on a single case

casemate n
Kasematte
bombproof chamber as part of fortification

casement n
Drehflügel Fensterflügel
window sash hinged on the side

casement window n
Flügelfenster
type of window

cash /kæʃ/ n
Bargeld bar
money in the form of notes/bills and coins

cash /kæʃ/ v
einlösen
to exchange (a check/cheque) for money

cash cow n
Melkkuh
someone or something which is a dependable source of appreciable amounts of money
Goldesel
something that generates free cash flow

cash desk n
Kasse
place with a cash register

cash flow n
Cashflow Geldfluss Kassenbestand
stream of funds

cash in hand adv
schwarz
in a manner receiving direct payment

cash register n
Registrierkasse Kasse
machine

cashew /ˈkæʃuː/ n
Kaschu
tree

cashew nut n
Cashewkern Cashewnuss
the seed of the cashew tree

cashier /kəˈʃɪə/ n
Kassierer Kassiererin
one who works at a till or receives payments
person in charge of the cash of a business or bank

casino /kæˈsinoʊ/ n
Kasino Spielbank
public building or room for entertainment, especially gambling

cask /kæsk/ /kɑːsk/ n
Fass
a large barrel for the storage of liquid

casket /ˈkæs.kɪt/ n
Kästchen Schatulle
little box e.g. for jewelry
Urne
urn

cassata siciliana /kəˈsɑːtə sɪt͡ʃɪliˈɑːnə/ n
Cassata
Sicilian cake with liqueur, ricotta, candied fruit and chocolate

cassava /kəˈsɑːvə/ n
Maniok Kassava Mandioka
Maniok
manioc, the source of tapioca

casserole /ˈkæs.əɹˌoʊl/ /ˈkæs.əˌɹoʊl/ n
Auflauf
food, such as a stew, cooked in such a dish
Kasserolle Auflaufform
glass or earthenware dish

cassette /kəˈsɛt/ n
Kassette
modular segment of DNA encoding genes for a single function
Zahnkranzpaket
set of sprockets on a bicycle
Kassette Audiokassette Tonkassette Videokassette
small flat case containing magnetic tape

cassiterite n
Kassiterit
mineral

cassock /ˈkasək/ /ˈkæsək/ n
Soutane Sutane
item of clerical clothing

cassowary /ˈkæs.ə.ˌwɛɹ.i/ n
Kasuar
a large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius

cast /kæst/ /kɑːst/ n
Besetzung Cast Ensemble
group of actors performing together
Gipsverband Gips
medicine: supportive and immobilising device

cast /kæst/ /kɑːst/ v
gießen
to make by pouring into a mould
hinwerfen wegwerfen
to throw down or aside
werfen
to throw forcefully

cast iron adj
gusseisern
made of cast iron

cast iron n
Gusseisen
hard, brittle alloy of iron, carbon, silicon

cast net n
Fangnetz Wurfnetz
a net thrown and then pulled back for hunting fish

cast off v
Leinen los
to let go

cast out nines v
Neunerprobe
verification of an arithmetic operation

cast pearls before swine v
Perlen vor die Säue werfen
cast pearls before swine

cast the first stone v
den ersten Stein werfen
act self-righteously

castanet /ˌkæs.tə.ˈnɛt/ n
Kastagnette
a single handheld percussion instrument

castaway /ˈkæ.stə.weɪ/ n
Schiffsbrüchiger Schiffbrüchiger
nautical: shipwrecked sailor
Ausgestoßene
someone cast out of a group or society

caste /kæst/ /kɑːst/ n
Kaste
hereditary social class

castella n
Castella
Japanese sponge cake

caster n
Streuer
shaker with perforated top
Castor-Rad Lenkrolle Rollfuß
wheeled assembly

castigate /ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
bestrafen strafen
to punish or reprimand someone severely
korrigieren revidieren
to revise a publication

castigation n
Züchtigung

casting /ˈkastɪŋ/ /ˈkæstɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːstɪŋ/ /ˈkɛəstɪŋ/ n
Gießen Guss
manufacturing process using a mold
Casting
selection of performers

castle /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ n
Schloss Burg Festung
fortified building

castle /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ v
rochieren
chess

castle in the air /ˈkæs(ə)l ɪn ði ˈɛəɹ/ /ˈkɑːs(ə)l ɪn ðiː ˈɛə/ n
Luftschloss
desire, idea, or plan unlikely to ever be realized

castling /ˈkæstlɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːstlɪŋ/ n
Rochade
move in chess

castor oil n
Rizinusöl
pale yellow vegetable oil

castor oil plant n
Wunderbaum
Ricinus communis

castor sac n
Biberbeutel Castorbeutel
beaver’s castoreum organ

castoreum n
Bibergeil Castoreum
castor sac exudate

castrate /ˈka.stɹeɪt/ v
kastrieren
remove the testicles of

castration /kæˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
Kastrierung Hodenentfernung
act of removing the testicles

castrato /kæsˈtɹɑː.təʊ/ n
Kastrat
male soprano or alto voice; the singer
male who has been castrated

castrator n
Kastrierer Kastriererin
person who castrates

casu marzu n
Madenkäse
cheese

casual /-uæl/ /ˈkaʒuəl/ /ˈkæʒuəl/ /ˈkɛʒʉɘl/ adj
gleichgültig
careless
gelegentlich
coming without regularity; occasional or incidental
employed irregularly
leger sportlich ungezwungen
designed for informal or everyday use
beiläufig zufällig
happening by chance
unmethodisch
happening or coming to pass without design
leger ungezwungen informell
informal, relaxed

casualty /ˈkaʒ(ʊ)əlti/ n
Desaster Kalamität Unfall Unglück Unglücksfall
an accident, a disaster
Opfer Todesopfer Ausfall Gefallener Todesfall Toter
person

casualwear n
Freizeitbekleidung
clothing for non-formal occasions

casuistry /ˈkæʒuɪstɹi/ n
Kasuistik
process

cat and mouse n
Katz-und-Maus-Spiel
two keeping check on one another

cat café n
Katzencafé
café with domestic cats

cat flap n
Katzenklappe Katzentür
small hinged panel cut into a door where a cat can come in

cat food n
Katzenfutter
type of food formulated for the feeding of cats

cat got someone's tongue phraseologicalUnit
haben Sie die Sprache verloren? hast du die Sprache verloren?
why are you not saying anything?

cat meat n
Katzenfleisch
cat eaten as meat

cat's ear n
Ferkelkraut

cat's eye n
Katzenauge
retroreflective device placed on a road surface

cat's tongue n
Katzenzunge
chocolate confectionery

cat-o'-nine-tails n
neunschwänzige Katze
whip

catabolism n
Katabolismus
destructive metabolism

catachresis /kætəˈkɹiːsɪs/ n
Katachrese
(rhetoric) bad metaphor or trope

cataclysm /ˈkætəˌklɪzm̩/ n
Kataklysmus Naturkatastrophe
sudden, violent event

cataclysmic adj
dramatisch katastrophal verheerend
of or pertaining to a cataclysm

catacomb /ˈkatəkuːm/ /ˈkatəˌkəʊm/ /ˈkætakoʊm/ n
Katakombe
underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves

catafalque /ˈkatəfalk/ n
Katafalk
platform to display or convey a coffin

catalectic adj
katalektisch
all senses

catalepsy n
Katalepsie
catalepsy

catalogue /ˈkæt.ə.lɒɡ/ /ˈkætəlɑɡ/ /ˈkætəlɔɡ/ n
Katalog Verzeichnis Liste
a complete list of items
Verzeichnis Liste
a list of all the publications in a library
Katalog Liste
a systematic list of names, books, pictures etc.
Katalog Programm
a university calendar

catalogue /ˈkæt.ə.lɒɡ/ /ˈkætəlɑɡ/ /ˈkætəlɔɡ/ v
katalogisieren
to add to an existing catalogue
to make a catalogue of
to put into a catalogue

catalysis /kəˈtæləsɪs/ n
Katalyse
chemistry: the increase of the rate of a chemical reaction induced by a catalyst

catalyst /ˈkæt.ə.lɪst/ /ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/ n
Katalysator
substance which increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process

catalytic /ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
katalytisch
of, or relating to catalysts

catalytic converter n
Katalysator
a chamber which oxidises carbon dioxide from exhaust gases

catalyzer n
Katalysator
that which catalyzes

catamaran /ˌkæ.tə.məˈɹæn/ n
Katamaran
twin-hulled boat

catamite /ˈkatəmʌɪt/ /ˈkætəmaɪt/ [ˈkʰæɾəmʌɪt] n
Lustknabe
catamite

catapult /ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/ n
Katapult
device for launching large objects

catapult /ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/ v
katapultieren
to fire a missile from a catapult
to increase the status rapidly

cataract /ˈkætəɹækt/ n
Katarakt Grauer Star
opacity of the lens in the eye
Katarakt
waterfall

catarrh /kəˈtɑɹ/ n
Katarr
inflammation of the mucous membranes

catastrophe /kəˈtæstɹəfi/ n
Katastrophe Unglück
any large and disastrous event of great significance
Katastrophe
disaster beyond expectations
Ancient Greek tragedies: the solution of the plot

catastrophic /kætəˈstɹɒfɪk/ adj
katastrophal
disastrous; ruinous
Katastrophen-
of or pertaining to a catastrophe

catastrophically adv
katastrophal
in a catastrophic manner

catatonia n
Katatonie
severe psychiatric condition

catatonic /kæ.təˈtɑn.ɪk/ adj
katatonisch
of, relating to, or suffering from catatonia

catboat n
Catboot
type of boat

catcall n
Ausbuhen Auspfeifen Buhruf Pfiff Schmähruf
shout or whistle expressing dislike

catcall v
ausbuhen auspfeiffen buhen pfeiffen
make such an exclamation

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ n
Haken
a hidden difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation
Fang
that which is captured or caught
the act of catching a ball
a find, in particular a boyfriend/girlfriend

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ v
fangen
to capture or snare
to intercept an object in the air etc. }}
einfangen
to contract a disease or illness
begreifen verstehen
to perceive and understand }}
bekommen erwischen
to reach in time to leave }}

catch a buzz v
ansaufen antrinken
start to get drunk

catch a cold v
erkälten
contract a cold

catch fire v
Feuer fangen entflammen
become engulfed in flames

catch one's breath v
verschnaufen
to take a break, or rest while doing a strenuous activity

catch sight of v
wahrnehmen
to glimpse

catch up v
nachholen rauskriegen
einholen
To reach something that had been ahead

catch-all n
Auffangbecken Sammel- Sammelbecken Sammelbegriff (catchall phrase oder term) Sammelplatz
used to hold, include, or describe a broad range of things

catcher /ˈkætʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkætʃ.ɚ/ n
Fänger Catcher Catcherin Fängerin
baseball player who receives pitches
Fänger
that which catches

catchment /ˈkatʃmənt/ /ˈkætʃmənt/ n
Einzugsgebiet Niederschlagsgebiet Wassereinzugsgebiet
any structure or land feature which catches and holds water

catchment area n
Einzugsgebiet
area served by a local institution

catchment basin n
Stausee
region

catchphrase n
geflügeltes Wort
a group of words

catchpole /ˈkatʃpəʊl/ n
Gerichtsdiener

catchword /ˈkætʃwɜːd/ n
Kustos
word that repeats the first word on the following page

catchy /ˈkætʃi/ adj
eingängig einprägsam packend
instantly appealing and memorable

catechesis n
Katechese
religious instruction

catechism /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/ n
Katechismus
book summarizing the principles of Christianity

catechist n
Katechetin Katechet

catechize /ˈkatɪkaɪz/ /ˈkætɪkaɪz/ v
ausgiebig befragen gründlich ausfragen
to question at length

catecholamine /katəˈkəʊləmiːn/ n
Catecholamine Katecholamine
any of a class of aromatic amines

categorical /ˌkætəˈɡɔɹɪk(ə)l/ adj
kategorisch
absolute; having no exception

categorical imperative n
categorischer Imperativ kategorischer Imperativ
fundamental ethical principle

categorization n
Kategorisierung
the process of sorting or arranging things into categories or classes

categorize v
kategorisieren
to assign a category

category /ˈkætəˌɡɔɹi/ /ˈkætɪɡ(ə)ɹi/ n
Kategorie
group
collection in math

category theory n
Kategorientheorie
branch of mathematics

catenaccio n
Catenaccio
system of defensive play

catenary /kəˈtiːnəɹi/ /ˈkætəˌnɛɹi/ n
Kettenlinie
curve of a flexible chain
Oberleitung
power lines above tracks

cater-corner /ˈkætəˌkɔɹnɚ/ adv
schräg gegenüber
diagonally across

catering /ˈkeɪt(ə)ɹɪŋ/ n
Nahrungsversorgung Verpflegung
the business of providing food and related services

caterpillar /ˈkædəɹˌpɪləɹ/ /ˈkætəpɪlə(ɹ)/ n
Raupe
larva of a butterfly
Raupe Raupenfahrzeug
vehicle with a caterpillar track

caterpillar track n
Gleiskette Raupenkette
continuous track in the form of steel or rubber belt

caterwaul /ˈkæt.ə.wɔːl/ /ˈkæt.ɚ.wɑl/ /ˈkæt.ɚ.wɔl/ n
Katzenjammer
noisy quarrel, particularly of cats

catfish n
Wels Katzenwels
type of fish

catgirl n
Katzemädchen
female character with feline characteristics

catharsis /kəˈθɑːsɪs/ /kəˈθɑːɹˌsɪs/ n
Katharsis
any release of emotional tension
in drama, a release of emotional tension

cathartic adj
abführend erlösend kathartisch
purgative; inducing catharsis

cathartic n
Abführmittel
a laxative

cathead n
Kranbalken
nautical: heavy piece of timber for holding an anchor in position

cathedral /kəˈθiː.dɹəl/ n
Kathedrale Dom
principal church of a bishop's diocese

catheter /ˈkæθɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæθɪt̬ɚ/ n
Katheter
small tube inserted into a body cavity

cathetus /ˈkæ.θɪ.təs/ n
Kathete
either of the sides of a right triangle other than its hypotenuse

cathode /ˈkæθ.oʊd/ n
Kathode Minuspol
electrode through which current flows outward

cathode dark space n
hittorfscher Dunkelraum
dark space in a glow discharge between the cathode glow and the negative glow

cathode ray tube n
Kathodenstrahlröhre Braun'sche Röhre
vacuum tube that displays images

catholicism /kəˈθɔləsɪzm/ n
Katholizismus
state of being catholic, universal

catholicity n
Katholikentum Katholizität
the quality of being catholic, universal or inclusive

catholicos /kəˈθɒlɪkəs/ n
Katholikos
high-ranking bishop or patriarch

cation /ˈkætˌaɪ.ɒn/ /ˈkætˌaɪ.ən/ n
Kation
a positively charged ion

cation exchange n
Kationenaustausch

catkin n
Kätzchen
botany: a type of inflorescence

catlike adj
katzenhaft
resembling a cat

catnap n
Nickerchen
a brief, light sleep

catnip /ˈkatnɪp/ n
Katzenminze
plants of the genus Nepeta, family Lamiaceae
Katzenminze Echte Katzenminze
specific species which causes intoxication among cats

catoblepas n
Katoblepas
mythological creature

catshark n
Katzenhai
catshark

catsitter n
Katzensitter Katzensitterin
one who takes care of cats when the owner is absent

cattail /ˈkæt.teɪl/ n
Rohrkolben
any of several perennial herbs of the genus Typha

cattish adj
katzenhaft
catlike
boshaft falsch gehässig
sly and spiteful

cattle /ˈkæt(ə)l/ n
Vieh
certain other livestock
Rindvieh Kühe Rinder
domesticated bovine animals
Vieh Rindvieh
pejorative: people who resemble cattle in behavior or destiny

cattle egret n
Kuhreiher
cattle egret

cattle prod n
Viehstock Viehtreiber Viehtreiberstock
stick designed to goad animals

cattleman n
Vieherbauer Viehtender
man who raises or tends cattle

catty /ˈkæti/ adj
boshaft gehässig stutenbissig zickig
spiteful

catwalk n
Laufsteg
narrow elevated stage on which models parade
nautical: elevated enclosed passage providing access fore and aft from the bridge

caucus /ˈkɑ(ː).kəs/ /ˈkɔ(ː).kəs/ /ˈkɔː.kəs/ n
Fraktion Parlamentsgruppierung
a grouping from the same party
Wahlausschuss
a meeting of party members

caudal /ˈkɔːdəl/ adj
kaudal schwanzartig
pertaining to the tail

caudal fin n
Afterflosse Schwanzflosse
the tailfin of a fish and other aquatic vertebrates

caul /kɔːl/ n
Glückshaube
part of the amniotic sac which sometimes shrouds a baby’s head at birth

cauldron /ˈkɔːl.dɹən/ n
Kessel
large bowl-shaped pot

cauliflower /ˈkɑl.əˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈkɒl.i.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈkɔl.ɪˌflaʊ.ɚ/ n
Blumenkohl Karfiol
Vegetable
Edible head of a cauliflower plant

cauliflower ear n
Blumenkohlohr
swollen and deformed outer ear

caulk /kælk/ /kɑk/ /kɔːk/ v
kalfatern
to seal joints with caulk

caulker n
Kalfaterer
A person who caulks various structures (as ships) and certain types of piping

causal /ˈkɔːz.əl/ adj
kausal ursächlich
of, relating to or being a cause of something

causalism n
Kausalismus
social system

causality n
Kausalität
agency of cause
Ursache und Wirkung
cause and consequence relationship

causation n
Ursache
the act of causing

causative /ˈkɔzətɪv/ /ˈkɔːzətɪv/ n
Kausativ
linguistics

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ n
Sache Ursache
goal, aim, principle
Ursache Grund Anlass
source or reason of an event or action

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ v
verursachen auslösen
to set off an event or action

cause of death n
Todesursache
official cause of a human death

causeway /ˈkɔːz.weɪ/ n
Bahndamm Damm Dammstraße Dammweg Fahrdamm
raised roadway

caustic /ˈkɔːstɪk/ adj
beißend zersetzend
capable of destroying organic tissue
beißend bissig sarkastisch scharf ätzend
severe; satirical; sharp

caustic /ˈkɔːstɪk/ n
Kaustik
envelope of reflected or refracted rays for a given curve
envelope of reflected or refracted rays of light for a given surface or object
Ätzmittel
substance which burns, corrodes or destroys organic tissue

caustic soda n
kaustisches Soda Ätznatron
sodium hydroxide

cauterize /ˈkɔːtəɹaɪz/ [ˈkʰɔɾəɹaɪz] v
kauterisieren
burn tissue

caution /ˈkɑʃn/ /ˈkɑːʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ n
Vorsicht Behutsamkeit Achtsamkeit
careful attention, prudence
Warnung Vorsicht
precept or warning against evil or danger
Kaution
security; guaranty; bail

caution /ˈkɑʃn/ /ˈkɑːʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ v
warnen verwarnen
to warn

cautious /ˈkɔːʃəs/ adj
vorsichtig zaghaft behutsam
careful

cautiously /ˈkɑʃəsli/ /ˈkɔːʃəsli/ adv
vorsichtig
in a cautious manner

cavalcade /ˈkævəlˌkeɪd/ n
Kavalkade Reiterzug
company of riders
Kavalkade Reiterzug berittener Zug
parade

cavalier /ˌkævəˈlɪəɹ/ n
Kavalier
well mannered man; a gentleman
sprightly military man

cavalry /ˈkævəlɹi/ n
Kavallerie
an individual unit of cavalry
Kavallerie Reiterei
military service that fights with riding horses

cavalryman n
Kavallerist Reiter
a soldier in the cavalry

cavatina n
Kavatine
An operatic song in slow tempo

cave /keɪv/ interjection
Achtung
beware!

cave /keɪv/ n
Höhle
large, naturally occurring cavity formed underground

cave bear n
Höhlenbär
Ursus spelaeus

cave cricket n
Höhlenschrecke
Member of Rhaphidophoridae

cave dweller n
Höhlenbewohner
prehistoric human who lived in caves

cave lion n
Höhlenlöwe
Panthera leo spelaea

caveat /ˈkæviɑt/ /ˈkævɪæt/ n
Einspruch Widerspruch
notice requesting a postponement of a court proceedings
Ausnahme Vorbehalt
qualification or exemption
Vorbehalt Warnung
warning

caveman n
Höhlenmensch
early humans or related species

cavern /ˈkæ.və(ɹ)n/ n
Höhle Grotte
large cave
Kaverne
underground chamber

cavesson n
Kappzaum
part of a horse's bridle

caviar [kæviːɑɹ] [kæviːɑː] n
Kaviar
roe of the sturgeon or other large fish (black caviar)

caviar spoon n
Kaviarlöffel
shallow small spoon for eating caviar

cavil /ˈkæv.əl/ v
kritteln nörgeln schikanieren
to criticise for petty or frivolous reasons

cavity /ˈkævɪti/ [ˈkʰævɪɾi] n
Karies Loch
hole and soft area in tooth caused by caries
Hohlraum Aushöhlung Gravur Loch
hole or hollow depression
Höhle
hollow area within the body

cavity resonator n
Hohlraumresonator

cavort /kəˈvɔɹt/ /kəˈvɔːt/ v
herumtanzen herumtollen
move/play boisterously

caw /kɔː/ n
Gekrächze Krächzen
cry of a crow

caw /kɔː/ v
krächzen
to make the cry of a crow, rook, or raven

cayenne pepper n
Cayennepfeffer
spice

caïquejee n
Kaikdschi
a person who rows a caïque

cease /siːs/ v
aufhören
intransitive
aufhören einstellen
transitive

cease and desist v
hören Sie auf und verzichten Sie
stop and not resume an action

cease-fire n
Feuerpause Waffenstillstand
in warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose

ceaseless /ˈsiːsləs/ adj
endlos
without an end

cedar /ˈsi.dɚ/ /ˈsiː.də/ n
Zeder Zedernholz
aromatic wood
Zypressengewächs
coniferous tree in family Cupressaceae
Zeder
coniferous tree in genus Cedrus

cede /siːd/ v
zedieren abtreten
give up

cedilla /səˈdɪlə/ n
Cedille
mark placed under the letter c

ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ n
Decke Plafond
upper limit of room

ceiling fan n
Deckenventilator
fan fixture on a ceiling

celadon /ˈsɛlədən/ /ˈsɛləˌdɑn/ n
Seladon
ceramic with pale green glaze
pale green glaze

celandine n
Schöllkraut
greater celandine

celebrant n
Festredner
person who conducts formal ceremonies
Feiernder
person who is celebrating something
Prediger Priester
person who officiates at a religious ceremony

celebrate /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
feiern zelebrieren halten
honour by rites, ceremonies, etc.
feiern zelebrieren
perform or participate in
extol or honour in a solemn manner
feiern
to engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event

celebrated /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪ.tɪd/ adj
gefeiert
famous or widely praised

celebration n
Feier
formal performance of a solemn rite
Feier Fest
social gathering for entertainment and fun

celebrity /sɪˈlɛbɹɪti/ n
Bekanntheit Berühmtheit
fame
Zelebrität Berühmtheit Promi Prominente Prominenter Bekanntheit
famous person

celeriac n
Knollensellerie
form of celery

celery /ˈsɛl.ə.ɹi/ n
Sellerie
herb
Stangensellerie Staudensellerie
the stalks of this herb

celesta /səˈlɛstə/ n
Celesta
musical instrument

celestial /səˈlɛst͡ʃəl/ adj
himmlisch
relating to heaven (religious)
Himmels-
relating to sky

celestial body n
Himmelskörper
natural object beyond Earth's atmosphere

celestial equator n
Himmelsäquator
great circle

celestial sphere n
Himmelskugel
abstract sphere of infinite radius

celestine n
Coelestin
mineral

celibacy /ˈsɛləbəsi/ n
Zölibat Keuschheit
abstaining from sexual relations
Zölibat
state of being unmarried

celibate /ˈsɛləbət/ adj
zölibatär unverheiratet ehelos keusch sexuell enthaltsam
unmarried

celibate /ˈsɛləbət/ n
Junggeselle Junggesellin Unverheiratete Unverheirateter Zölibatär Zölibatärin
person who is not married

cell /sɛl/ n
Zelle
basic unit of a living organism
small group of people forming part of a larger organization
biological cavity
a short, fixed-length packet as in asynchronous transfer mode
Zelle Batteriezelle
component of an electrical battery
Zelle Mönchszelle
room in a monastery for sleeping one person
Zelle Haftraum
room in a prison for containing inmates
Handy
informal: a cellular telephone

cell cycle n
Zellzyklus
life cycle of eukaryotic cells

cell division n
Zellteilung
a process by which a cell divides into two cells

cell line n
Zelllinie
cells that are genetically identical

cell membrane n
Zellmembran
semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell

cell theory n
Zelltheorie
scientific theory

cell wall /sɛl wɔːl/ n
Zellwand
thick layer around cells of plants, fungi, and algae

cellar /ˈsɛlə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ n
Keller
underground space

cellar door n
Kellertür
door leading to a cellar

cellist n
Cellist Cellistin
person who plays the cello

cello /ˈsɛloʊ/ /ˈsɛləʊ/ /ˈtʃɛloʊ/ /ˈtʃɛləʊ/ n
Cello Violoncello
musical instrument

cellophane /ˈsɛləfeɪn/ n
Cellophan Zellglas
the transparent plastic film

cellophane noodle n
Glasnudel
type of transparent Asian noodle

cellular adj
zellulär
of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells

celluloid /ˈsɛljəˌlɔɪd/ n
Zelluloid Celluloid
variety of thermoplastics

cellulose n
Zellulose Cellulose Zellstoff
the polysaccharide cellulose

celtuce /ˈsɛlt.əs/ n
Spargelsalat
type of lettuce

cement /səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsimɛnt/ n
Zement
a powdered substance
Zement Klebstoff Kleber Bindemittel Kitt Klebelösung
any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties
Mörtel Zementleim Zementmasse Zementmörtel
the paste-like substance

cement /səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsimɛnt/ v
zementieren
to affix with cement
to make permanent

cement copper n
Zementkupfer

cement mixer n
Betonmischer
device to make concrete

cemented adv
gekittet verkittet zementiert

cendrée n
eisenfarbe
grey colour (noun)

cenotaph /ˈsɛn.ə.tæf/ /ˈsɛn.əʊ.tæf/ n
Kenotaph Scheingrab Zenotaph Cenotaph Ehrenmal
monument to honor the dead whose bodies lie elsewhere

censer /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ n
Duftrauchbrenner Weihrauchschwenker
religious ornamental container for burning incense

censor /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ n
Zensor
Roman magistrate
Zensor Zensurin
official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content
Zensur Zensurin
one who condemns or censors

censor /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ v
zensieren
to remove objectionable content
to review in order to remove objectionable content

censorship /ˈsɛnsəˌʃɪp/ /ˈsɛnsɚˌʃɪp/ n
Zensur
use of state or group power to control freedom of expression

censorware n
Zensur-Software
software or hardware used to filter content on the Internet

census /ˈsɛnsəs/ n
Volkszählung Zählung Befragung Bevölkerungszählung Zensus
official count of members of a population

census /ˈsɛnsəs/ v
Zensus
collect a census

cent /sɛnt/ n
Cent
subunit of currency in US and elsewhere
one-hundredth of a euro
coin

centaur /ˈsɛntɑɹ/ /ˈsɛntɔː(ɹ)/ n
Kentaur Zentaur
mythical half-man, half-horse

centenarian /ˌsɛn.tɪˈnɛəɹ.i.ən/ adj
hundertjährig
being at least 100 yrs old

centenarian /ˌsɛn.tɪˈnɛəɹ.i.ən/ n
Hundertjährige Hundertjähriger
one who is at least 100 years old

centenary adj
hundertjährig
of, or pertaining to, or completing a period of 100 years

centennial /sɛnˈtɛnɪəl/ n
Hundertjahrfeier hundertster Jahrestag
100th anniversary

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] n
Center
in American and Canadian football
Center Stürmer Zenterspieler
in basketball
Stürmer
in ice hockey
Zentrum Mitte
place where a function or activity occurs
point in the interior of figure with mean coordinates
Zentrum Mitte Mittelpunkt
point equidistant from all points on the perimeter of a circle
point equidistant from all points on the surface of a sphere
point on a line midway between the ends
Drehpunkt
topic of particular importance

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] v
ausmitteln zenterieren
cause something to have a value midway between extremes
zentrieren ansammeln zenterieren
cause to occupy the center
konzenterieren konzentrieren sammeln
concentrate on

centi- prefix
zenti-
10-2

centilitre n
Zentiliter
1/100 of a litre

centime n
Centime
subunit of currency

centimetre /ˈsɑ̃.-/ /ˈsɛn.tɪ.miː.tə/ n
Zentimeter
one-hundredth of a metre

centipede /ˈsɛnt.ɪ.pid/ n
Hundertfüßer Hundertfüßler Tausendfüßer Tausendfüßler
a segmented arthropod of class Chilopoda

central /ˈsɛntɹəl/ adj
zentral mittig
being in the centre
zentral
being very important
having or containing the centre of something

central bank n
Zentralbank Notenbank
the principal monetary authority of a polity

central business district n
Innenstadt Stadtmitte Stadtzentrum
central area of a city

central heating n
Zentralheizung
heating system

central nervous system n
Zentralnervensystem
that part of the nervous system comprising the brain, brainstem and spinal cord

central processing unit n
CPU Hauptprozessor
part of a computer

centralism n
Zentralismus
system that centralizes

centralization /ˌsɛntɹəlˌaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌsɛntɹəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
Zentralisierung
the act or process of centralizing

centrepiece n
Herzstück Kern Kernstück
central article or figure
Herzstück Kernstück
ornament to be placed in the centre

centric /ˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
zentrisch
central

centrifugal force n
Zentrifugalkraft
force

centrifuge /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/ n
Zentrifuge Zentrifugal
device for separation of substances

centrifuge /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/ v
zentrifugieren
to rotate something in a centrifuge in order to separate its constituents

centriole /ˈsɛntɹɪˌəʊl/ n
Zentriol
barrel shaped microtubule

centripetal /sɛnˈtɹɪpətəl/ adj
zentripetal
directed or moving towards a centre

centripetal force n
Zentripetalkraft
the force on a rotating or orbiting body in the direction of the centre of rotation

centrism n
Zentrismus
moderate political philosophy

centrist adj
gemäßigt
of, pertaining to, or advocating centrism

centroid n
Zentroide
point at the centre of any shape

centromere /ˈsɛntɹə(ʊ)mɪə/ /ˈsɛntɹəˌmiɚ/ n
Zentromer
region of a eukaryotic chromosome

centrosome n
Zentrosom
organelle that controls the organization of its microtubules

centurion /sɛnˈtjʊɹ.i.ən/ n
Centurio Zenturio
commander of a century of soldiers

century /ˈsɛn.t͡ʃə.ɹiː/ n
Jahrhundert
100 years
Zenturie
Roman army type unit

century egg n
hundertjähriges Ei tausendjähriges Ei
Chinese delicacy

cephalic /sɪˈfælɪk/ adj
Kopf
of or referring to the head

cephalothorax /ˌsɛfələˈθɔɹæks/ n
Kopfbruststück
anatomy: fused head and thorax

ceramic /səˈɹæmɪk/ adj
keramisch
of or pertaining to ceramic as material

ceramic /səˈɹæmɪk/ n
Keramik
material

ceramics n
Keramik
art
ceramics objects as a group

cereal [ˈsɪəɹiːəɫ] n
Getreide Korn Frucht
grains of such a grass
Getreide Korn
type of grass

cerebellum /ˌseɹəˈbeləm/ n
Kleinhirn
part of the hindbrain in vertebrates

cerebral /ˈsɛɹ.ə.bɹəl/ adj
geistig intellektuell kopfig
intellectual
zerebral Gehirn Cerebro- Hirn cerebral
of, or relating to the brain

cerebral cortex n
Großhirnrinde
layer of the brain

cerebral palsy n
Zerebralparese
group of non-contagious conditions

cerebrovascular accident n
Schlaganfall
loss of brain function

ceremonial adj
zeremoniell
of, relating to, or used in a ceremony

ceremony /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/ /ˈsɛɹɪməni/ n
Zeremonie Feier
official gathering to celebrate
Zeremonie Ritual feierliche Handlung
ritual with religious significance

cerite n
Cerit
cerite

cerium /ˈsɪəɹiəm/ n
Cer Zer
chemical element

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ adj
gewiss irgendein
not specifically named, indeterminate, indefinite
sicher gewiss
sure, positive, not doubting

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ determiner
bestimmt gewiss
having been determined but not specified

certainly /ˈsɜːtn̩li/ /ˈsɝʔn̩li/ adv
sicher natürlich
emphatic affirmative answer
sicherlich freilich gewiss zweifellos
without doubt, surely

certainty /ˈsɜːtn̩ti/ /ˈsɝtn̩ti/ n
Gewissheit Sicherheit
state of being certain

certificate /səɹˈtɪfɪkɪt/ /səɹˈtɪfɪˌkeɪt/ n
Zertifikat
a document containing a certified statement
a document evidencing ownership or debt

certification /ˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌsɝtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Zertifizierung
act of certifying

certify v
zertifizieren
to attest as to

cerussite n
Cerussit
mineral

cervical cancer n
Gebärmutterhalskrebs Kollumkarzinom Zervixkarzinom
cancer of the cervix

cervical cap n
Portiokappe
contraceptive device

cervical vertebra n
Halswirbel
any of the seven vertebrae of the neck

cervicitis n
Zervizitis
inflammation of the cervix

cervix /ˈsɜː.vɪks/ /ˈsɝ.vɪks/ n
Cervix Cervix uteri Zervix
lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina

cessation /sɛˈseɪʃən/ n
Unterbrechung
a ceasing or discontinuance

cessationism n
Cessationismus
cessationism

cesspit /ˈsɛspɪt/ n
Senkgrube
pit for sewage

cesspool /ˈsɛsˌpuːl/ n
Sumpf
filthy place
Senkgrube Abfallgrube Güllegrube Jauchegrube Jauchengrube Odelgrube
place for sewage

cetology n
Walforschung Walkunde
study of cetaceans

ceviche /səˈviːtʃeɪ/ n
Ceviche
raw seafood cured by marination in an acidic medium

cf. v
vgl. cf. vergl.
compare

ch. n
Kap.
abbreviation for chapter

cha-cha n
Cha-Cha-Cha
ballroom dance

chabournéite n
Chabournéit
a mineral

chacha n
Tschatscha
Georgian grape vodka

chad /tʃæd/ n
Stanzabfall Stanzrest
one of these pieces of paper
small pieces of paper punched out

chador n
Tschador
a loose robe worn by Muslim women

chaebol /ˈt͡ʃeɪbʌl/ n
Jaebeol
large, family-controlled Korean business conglomerate

chafe /tʃeɪf/ n
Reibungswärme
heat excited by friction
Schürfwunde Abnutzung Verschleiß
injury or wear caused by friction
Belästigung Beunruhigung Qual Verdruss Wut Ärger
vexation; irritation of mind; rage

chafe /tʃeɪf/ v
aufregen bekümmern belästigen beunruhigen irritieren plagen
to be vexed; to fret; to be irritated
abreiben abscheuern durchreiben durchscheuern verschleißen
to be worn by rubbing
aufregen anecken belästigen erregen erzürnen irritieren
to excite passion or anger in
abnutzen abreiben abscheuern scheuern verschleißen
to fret and wear by rubbing
reiben scheuern
to rub; to come together so as to wear by rubbing; to wear by friction

chaff /tʃæf/ n
Spreu Spelze
inedible parts of grain plant
Düppel
loose material dropped from aircraft to interfere with radar

chaffer /ˈtʃæfə/ /ˈtʃæfɚ/ n
Obersieb
upper sieve of a cleaning shoe

chaffinch /ˈt͡ʃæfɪnt͡ʃ/ n
Buchfink
bird

chagrin /ʃəˈɡɹɪn/ /ˈʃæɡ.ɹɪn/ n
Verdruss Leidwesen
distress from failure; vexation or mortification

chagrin /ʃəˈɡɹɪn/ /ˈʃæɡ.ɹɪn/ v
stören verdrießen verärgern ärgern
bother or vex; to mortify

chain /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ n
Kette
series of interconnected rings or links
series of interconnected things
series of stores or businesses with the same brand name
number of atoms in a series, which combine to form a molecule
totally ordered subset

chain /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ v
ketten
to link together

chain drive n
Kettengetriebe
transmission system

chain guard n
Kettenschutz
compartment that encloses the chain and sprocket assemblies of a bicycle

chain letter n
Kettenbrief
a letter that is mailed successively to different recipients

chain mail n
Kettenpanzer Kettenrüstung
a flexible defensive armor

chain of command n
Befehlskette Dienstweg
hierarchy in which one rank obeys the one above it

chain reaction n
Kettenreaktion
series of events
type of nuclear reaction

chain shot n
Kettenkugel
projectile consisting of two cannon balls linked by a chain

chain smoker n
Kettenraucher
one who habitually smokes a lot
one who smokes continuously

chain store n
Filiale
retail outlet that is one of a group

chain-of-responsibility pattern n
Zuständigkeitskette

chaincase n
Kettenkasten
guard around the chain of a bicycle

chained /tʃeɪnd/ adj
angekettet gekettet
bound with chains
verkettet
computing: linked in a chain

chainlink n
Maschendraht
type of fencing

chainring /ˈtʃeɪnɹɪŋ/ n
Kettenblatt
large forward ring on a bicycle

chainsaw /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɔː/ n
Motorsäge Kettensäge
saw with a power-driven chain

chair /t͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɛəɹ/ n
Stuhl
furniture

chair /t͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɛəɹ/ v
führen Vorsitz
to act as chairperson

chair conformation n
Sesselkonformation
chemical conformation

chairlift n
Sesselbahn Sessellift
moving series of open seats

chairman /ˈtʃɛːmən/ n
Vorsitzende Vorsitzender
person presiding over a meeting

chairperson n
Vorsitzender Vorsitzende
a person who presides over a meeting, a board

chairwoman n
Vorsitzende
female chairperson

chaise longue /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɔŋ/ n
Chaiselongue
reclining chair with a long seat

chakra /ˈtʃʌk.ɹə/ n
Chakra
spiritual energy nexuses

chalazion /kəˈleɪzi.ən/ n
Chalazion Hagelkorn
a cyst in the eyelid

chalcanthite n
Chalkanthit
mineral

chalcedony /kælˈsɛdəni/ n
Chalcedon Chalzedon
form of fine-grained quartz

chalcocite n
Chalkosin
cuprous sulfide

chalcopyrite n
Chalkopyrit
mineral

chalet /ʃæleɪ/ n
Chalet
wooden house

chalice /ˈtʃæl.ɪs/ n
Kelch
large drinking cup

chalk /t͡ʃɑk/ /t͡ʃɔk/ /t͡ʃɔːk/ n
Kreide
a piece of chalk used for drawing and on a blackboard
a soft, white, powdery limestone
Magnesiapulver
… prevent from falling when climbing

chalkboard /t͡ʃɔk.bɔː(ɹ)d/ /t͡ʃɔːk.bɔː(ɹ)d/ n
Tafel Wandtafel
slate board for writing on with chalk

challah /ˈχɑːlə/ n
Challa
traditional braided bread

challenge /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ n
Herausforderung (schwierige) Aufgabe
difficult task
Herausforderung
that which encourages someone to do something they otherwise would not

challenge /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ v
herausfordern
to dare someone
to invite someone to take part in a competition

challenger n
Herausforderer Herausforderin
one who challenges

challenging adj
anspruchsvoll herausfordernd
difficult; hard to do

chamade /ʃəˈmɑːd/ n
Schamade
a signal sounded on a drum or trumpet inviting a parley

chamber /ˈtʃeɪmbə(ɹ)/ /ˈtʃeɪmbɚ/ n
Kammer Gemach Raum Schlafzimmer Zimmer Schlafgemach
bedroom
Kammer
enclosed space similar to a room
part of a firearm holding the round before firing
Kammer Plenarsaal
legislative body

chamber music n
Kammermusik
chamber music

chamber of commerce n
Handelskammer
community business association

chamber opera n
Kammeroper

chamber orchestra n
Kammerorchester
orchestra to play chamber music

chamber pot n
Nachttopf
a container used for urination and defecation

chamberlain /t͡ʃæmbɚlɪn/ n
Kammerherr Kämmerer
an officer in charge of managing the household of a sovereign

chambermaid /ˈtʃeɪm.bə(ɹ).meɪd/ n
Stubenmädchen Zimmerfrau Zimmermädchen
a maid who handles the chores in a bedroom

chameleon /kəˈmiːljən/ /kəˈmiːlɪən/ n
Chamäleon
reptile
person with inconstant behavior

chamfer /ˈtʃæm.fɚ/ /ˈʃæm.fə/ n
Fase Abfasung Abschrägung Auskehlung Hohlrinne Schräge
an angled relief or cut at an edge

chamfer /ˈtʃæm.fɚ/ /ˈʃæm.fə/ v
auskehlen einfurchen einkerben furchen nuten rillen
to cut a groove in something
abschrägen fasen abfasen anfasen anschrägen
to cut off the edge or corner of something; to bevel

chamfron /ˈt͡ʃamfɹən/ n
Rossstirn
armor

chamois /ˈʃæmi/ /ˈʃæmiz/ /ˈʃæmwɑː/ /ˈʃæmwɑːz/ n
Gämse Gams Gemse
A goat-like antelope
Sämischleder Gämse
cloth

champ /t͡ʃæmp/ /ʃæmp/ v
schmatzen
to bite or chew

champ at the bit v
auf dem Gebiss kauen
of horse: to bite the bit
mit den Hufen scharren
to show impatience when delayed

champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ n
Sekt
any sparkling white wine
Champagner Sekt
sparkling white wine produced in Champagne

champagne socialist n
Cüpli-Sozialist Cüpli-Sozialistin Cüplisozialist Cüplisozialistin Salonsozialist Salonsozialistin
false socialist

champansky /ʃæmˈpænski/ n
Champansky
imitation champagne

champignon /t͡ʃæmˈpɪnjən/ /ʃæmˈpɪnjən/ n
Champignon
Agaricus bisporus

champion /ˈtʃæmpiən/ n
Meister Meisterin Sieger Gewinner Gewinnerin Siegerin
someone who has been winner in a contest

championship /ˈtʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/ n
Meisterschaft
competition to determine a champion
position of champion, or winner

chance /tʃæns/ /tʃɑːns/ [tʃʰæns~tʃʰans] [tʃʰɐːns] [tʃʰɑːns] [tʃʰɛəns~tʃʰeəns] n
Chance Möglichkeit Gelegenheit
an opportunity or possibility
Wahrscheinlichkeit
probability of something happening
Zufall
random occurrence

chancel /ˈtʃænsəl/ /ˈtʃɑːnsəl/ n
Altarraum
space around the altar in a church

chancellery /ˈtʃænt.slə.ɹi/ /ˈtʃɑːnt.səl.ɹi/ n
Kanzlei Kanzleramt

chancellor /ˈtʃænsələ/ /ˈtʃɑːnsələ/ n
Kanzler Kanzlerin Bundeskanzler Bundeskanzlerin Reichskanzler Reichskanzlerin
head of government in some German-speaking countries
Kanzler Kanzlerin
senior secretary or official with administrative or legal duties, sometimes in charge of some area of government

chancellorship n
Kanzlerschaft
status of being a chancellor

chances are adv
es ist wahrscheinlich
it is probable that

chandelier /ʃændəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ n
Kronleuchter
branched, often ornate, lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling

chandler /ˈtʃændlə(ɹ)/ n
Kerzenmacher Kerzenmacherin Kerzenzieher Kerzenzieherin Lichtzieher Lichtzieherin
person who makes or sells candles

change /tʃeɪndʒ/ n
Rückgeld Kleingeld
balance returned after a purchase
Wechselgeld Kleingeld
small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination
Veränderung Änderung Wandel
the process of becoming different

change /tʃeɪndʒ/ v
ändern verändern wandeln
to become something different
ändern verändern verwandeln
to make something into something different
wechseln auswechseln
to replace
umkleiden umziehen
to replace one's own clothing
umsteigen
to transfer to another vehicle

change management n
Veränderungsmanagement
management of personnel transitioning

change of heart n
Sinneswandel
change of opinion

change one's mind v
seine Meinung ändern sich umentscheiden
to decide differently than one had decided before

changeable /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒəbəl/ adj
veränderlich änderbar
capable of being changed
wandelbar wechselhaft
subject to sudden or frequent changes

changeling /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒlɪŋ/ n
Wechselbalg Dickkopf Kielkropf Wechselkind
(Mythology) an infant of a fairy, sprite or troll that the creature has secretly exchanged for a human infant

changelog /ˈtʃeɪndʒˌlɒɡ/ n
Changelog Änderungsprotokoll
log that records changes between versions

changeroom n
Ankleideraum Umkleideraum
changing room

changing of the guard n
Wachablösung
ceremony in which soldiers change shifts

changing room n
Umkleideraum Ankleideraum Umkleidekabine
room in gym etc.
Umkleidekabine Anprobe Kabine
room in shop

changing table /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒɪŋ ˈteɪbəl/ n
Wickeltisch
Small raised platform.

channel /ˈtʃænəl/ n
Kanal
broadcasting: specific radio frequency or band of frequencies
broadcasting: specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television
natural or man-made deeper course through shallow body of water
Kanal Straße Meeresstraße
narrow body of water between two land masses

channel /ˈtʃænəl/ v
nachahmen nacheifern nachmachen
assume personality of other person
kanalisieren leiten lenken
direct the flow

channelize v
kanalisieren
To form a channel
To transmit through a channel

chanson /ʃɑ̃.sɔ̃/ n
Chanson
French song

chansonnier n
Chansonnier
singer of chansons

chanter /ˈtʃæntɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːntə/ n
Melodiepfeife
the pipe of a bagpipe

chanterelle /ˈtʃæntəɹɛl/ n
Pfifferling Eierschwammerl
Cantharellus cibarius

chaos /ˈkeɪ.ɑs/ /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ n
Chaos Unordnung
state of disorder

chaos theory n
Chaosforschung Chaostheorie
chaos theory

chaotic /keɪˈɑtɪk/ /keɪˈɒtɪk/ adj
chaotisch
extremely disorganized or in disarray
filled with chaos

chaotically adv
chaotisch
In a chaotic manner

chap /tʃæp/ n
Kerl Typ
man or fellow

chapel /ˈtʃæ.pəl/ n
Kapelle
place of worship

chaperon /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹoʊn/ /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹəʊn/ v
begleiten eskortieren
to accompany, to escort
bemuttern
to mother

chaperone /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹoʊn/ n
Anstandsdame Anstandswauwau
older person who accompanies younger people to ensure good behaviour

chapka n
Tschapka
type of hat

chaplain /ˈtʃæp.lɪn/ n
Kaplan Gefängnisseelsorger Gefängnisseelsorgerin Kaplanin Krankenhausseelsorger Krankenhausseelsorgerin
member of a religious body

chapter /ˈt͡ʃæptə/ /ˈt͡ʃæptɚ/ n
Sektion Ortsverband Verband
an administrative division of an organization
Kapitel Abschnitt
section in a book

chapter house n
Kapitelsaal
church building used as a meeting place

char /tʃɑɹ/ /tʃɑː/ n
Kohle
a charred substance
Saibling
fish
Putzfrau
cleaning woman

char /tʃɑɹ/ /tʃɑː/ v
ansengen versengen
to burn slightly
ankohlen verkohlen
to burn something to charcoal

character /ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkɛɹəktɚ/ n
Zeichen Character
(computing) basic element in a text string
Figur Person
being in a story
Charakter
distinguishing feature
moral strength
Original
notable or eccentric person
Zeichen Schriftzeichen Buchstabe
symbol for a sound or a word

character encoding n
Zeichenkodierung
well-defined correspondence between text characters and numeric values

character set n
Zeichensatz
set of characters in a character encoding

character-based adj
textbasiert
using entities called objects

characteriological adj
charakteriologisch
of or relating to characteriology

characteristic /ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ adj
charakteristisch bezeichnend kennzeichnend typisch
being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing

characteristic /ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ n
Charakteristik Merkmal Charakterbuchstabe Eigenart Eigenschaft
distinguishing feature
Charakteristik Eigenart Eigenschaft Merkmal
distinguishing features of a navigational light
Charakteristik Kenngröße Kennwert
integer part of a logarithm

characteristic polynomial n
charakteristiches Polynom
linear algebra

characterization n
Charakterisierung
act or process of characterizing

characterize /ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪz/ /ˈkɛɹəktəɹaɪz/ v
charakterisieren
to depict someone or something a particular way
to determine the characteristics of

characterless adj
charakterlos
having no distinguishing character or quality

characterlessness n
Charakterlosigkeit
state or condition of being characterless; lack of character

charade /ʃəˈɹeɪd/ /ʃəˈɹɑːd/ n
Affentheater Affenzirkus Farce Scharade unwürdiges Schauspiel
absurd deception
Scharade pantomimisches Rätsel
acted form of the earlier riddles
Scharade Silbenrätsel Versrätsel
riddle

charades n
Scharade pantomimisches Ratespiel
game

charbonnier n
Rußkopf Schwarzfaseriger Ritterling
charbonnier, Tricholoma portentosum

charcoal /ˈtʃɑɹ.koʊl/ /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ adj
Holzkohle
colour

charcoal /ˈtʃɑɹ.koʊl/ /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ n
Kohle
stick used for drawing
Holzkohle
substance

charcuterie /ʃɑːɹˌkuːtəˈɹi/ n
Charcuterie Wurstdelikatessen feine Fleisch- und Wurstwaren verzehrfertige Fleisch- und Wurstwaren
cured meat, ready to be eaten

chard /tʃɑɹd/ /tʃɑːd/ n
Mangold
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ n
Entgelt
amount of money levied for a service
Rempeln
basketball: offensive foul
Ladung
electric charge
measured amount of powder and/or shot
Last
load or burden

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ v
bestürmen vorstürmen
military: to attack by moving forward quickly
aufladen laden
of a battery or device: to gain energy
laden aufladen
to add energy to
buchen
to assign a debit to an account
beauftragen anweisen verpflichten zuweisen
to assign a duty to
aufladen
to cause to take on an electric charge
berechnen in Rechnung stellen
to demand payment
beschuldigen anklagen
to formally accuse of a crime
laden befüllen beladen füllen
to load equipment with material required for its use
stürmen vorwärts pressen vorwärtsstürmen
to move forward forcefully
belasten
to pay on account
beauftragen belasten verpflichten zuweisen
to place a burden upon, to assign a duty

charger /ˈtʃɑɹdʒɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːdʒə/ n
Ladegerät
a device that charges or recharges

charging station n
Stromtankstelle

charging the mound v
Sturm auf den Hügel
baseball maneuver

chargé d'affaires /ʃɑrˈʒeɪ dəˈfɛɹ/ n
Geschäftsträger Geschäftsträgerin
diplomat

chariot /ˈt͡ʃæɹɪət/ /ˈt͡ʃɛɹiət/ n
Triumphwagen
carriage used for ceremonial or pleasure purposes
Streitwagen
vehicle used in warfare

charisma /kəˈɹɪzmə/ n
Charisma Ausstrahlung
personal charm or magnetism

charismatic /ˌkæɹɪzˈmætɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəzˈmætək/ adj
charismatisch
of, related to, or being a member of a form of Christianity
of, related to, or having charisma

charismatic /ˌkæɹɪzˈmætɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəzˈmætək/ n
Charismatiker Charismatikerin
member of the Charismatic Movement

charitable adj
großzügig wohltätig
kind, generous

charitable organization n
FW Freie Wohlfahrtspflege
organization

charity /ˈtʃæɹɪti/ /ˈtʃɛɹəti/ n
Nächstenliebe
Christian love
attitude
Wohltätigkeitsorganisation
organization
Wohltätigkeit Nächstenliebe
providing of goods or money

charlatan /ˈʃɑɹlətən/ /ˈʃɑːlətən/ n
Scharlatan
malicious trickster

charlatanry n
Scharlatanerie
act of a charlatan
state of being a charlatan

charm /tʃɑɹm/ /tʃɑːm/ n
Charme
quality of inspiring delight or admiration
Zauber
something with magic power

charming /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/ adj
charmant
pleasant, charismatic

chart /tʃɑɹt/ n
Karte
navigator's map
Diagramm Schaubild
non-narrative presentation of data
Chart Hitliste
ranked listing of competitors, as of recorded music

chart /tʃɑɹt/ v
zeichnen
draw a chart or map
draw or figure out a route or plan

charter /ˈtʃɑɹɾɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːtə/ n
Charta
document conferring rights and privileges on a person, corporation etc
document issued by some authority, creating a public or private institution, and defining its purposes and privileges

charwoman n
Putzfrau
cleaning lady

chase /tʃeɪs/ n
Jagd Verfolgung
action of the verb "to chase"
Jagdgebiet Jagdgrund
country estate

chase /tʃeɪs/ v
verfolgen jagen
to pursue, to follow at speed

chaser /ˈtʃeɪsə/ /ˈtʃeɪsɚ/ n
Begleitgetränk was zum Nachspülen, was zum Runterspülen
a mild drink consumed immediately after another drink of hard liquor
Jäger Jägerin Verfolger Verfolgerin
a person or thing (ship, plane, car, etc.) who chases
Verfolger
someone that follows logs out of the forest
Gewindeschneider
a tool used for cutting the threads of screws
Gravierer Graviererin
someone who decorates metal by engraving or embossing

chasm /ˈkæz(ə)m/ n
Kluft
difference of opinion
Abgrund Kluft Spalte
gap

chasma /ˈkazmə/ /ˈkæzmə/ n
Chasma
long, narrow, steep-sided depression

chassis /ˈtʃæsi/ /ˈtʃæsiz/ /ˈʃæzi/ n
Chassis Fahrgestell
base frame of motor vehicle
Gehäuse
frame or housing containing electrical or mechanical equipment

chaste /tʃeɪst/ adj
keusch
abstaining from sexual intercourse

chaste tree n
Keuschbaum Mönchspfeffer
shrub

chastity /ˈtʃæstɪti/ n
Keuschheit
abstaining from sexual activity

chastity belt n
Keuschheitsgürtel
belt-like garment

chastushka n
Tschastuschka
Russian or Ukrainian folk poem

chasuble /ˈt͡ʃæzjʊbəl/ n
Kasel
liturgical vestment

chat /tʃæt/ n
Schmätzer
bird in the subfamily Saxicolini
Gespräch
conversation to stop an argument or settle situations
Chat
exchange of text or voice messages in real time
Geplauder Schwatz
informal conversation

chat /tʃæt/ v
plaudern schwatzen klönen unterhalten
be engaged in informal conversation
talk more than a few words
chatten
exchange messages in real time

chat up v
anbaggern
attempt to establish a sexual relationship
anquatschen
talk in a charming manner

chatbot n
Chatbot

chatelaine /ˈʃætl̩ˌeɪn/ /ˈʃætəleɪn/ n
Chatelaine
chain or clasp worn at the waist by women

chattel /ˈtʃæt.əl/ [-ɾɫ] n
Habe bewegliches Gut
tangible, movable property

chattel paper n
Verkehrspapier
document showing both monetary obligation and security interest

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈtʃætɚ/ n
Geplapper Geschwätz Gequake Gequassel Gequatsche Geschnatter
talk, especially meaningless or unimportant talk

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈtʃætɚ/ v
plaudern schwatzen
talk idly

chatterbox n
Dampfplauderer Plaudertasche Quasselstrippe Schwätzer Schwätzerin
one who chats or talks to excess

chatty /ˈtʃæti/ adj
geschwätzig gesprächig
chatting a lot or fond of chatting

chauffeur /ʃoʊˈfɝ/ /ʃɒˈfɜː/ n
Chauffeur Chauffeurin Chauffeuse Berufschauffeur Berufschauffeurin Schofför
a person employed to drive a motor car

chauffeur /ʃoʊˈfɝ/ /ʃɒˈfɜː/ v
chauffieren
intransitive: to be, or act as a chauffeur
chauffieren herumfahren
transitive: to transport someone in a motor car

chauvinism /ˈʃoʊ.vɪˌnɪzm̩/ /ˈʃəʊ.və.nɪ.zəm/ /ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/ n
Chauvinismus Hurra-Patriotismus Hurrapatriotismus
excessive patriotism
Chauvinismus
unwarranted bias

chauvinist adj
chauvinistisch
pertaining to chauvinism

chauvinist n
Chauvinist Chauvinistin
chauvinist person

chav /tʃæv/ n
Asi
relating to a youth from a working class background, aggressive with poor education

chavvy adj
muchelig
chavvy

chayote /tʃɑˈjoʊti/ /ˈtʃeɪəʊti/ n
Chayote Stachelgurke
fruit
Stachelgurke
plant

cheap /t͡ʃip/ /t͡ʃiːp/ adj
geizig
frugal, stingy
billig preiswert preisgünstig
low in price
billig
of poor quality
of little worth

cheaply /ˈtʃiːpli/ adv
billig
in a cheap manner

cheapskate n
Geizkragen

cheat /tʃiːt/ n
Cheat
unfair advantage in a computer game

cheat /tʃiːt/ v
betrügen die Ehe brechen fremdgehen
being unfaithful
austricksen
manage to avoid something
schwindeln schummeln überlisten
violate rules to gain advantage

cheat sheet n
Spickzettel Schummelzettel
sheet of paper used to assist on a test

check /t͡ʃɛk/ n
Rechnung
a bill, particularly at a restaurant
Marke Markierung
a mark like a v or sometimes x used as an indicator
Kontrolle Untersuchung Überwachung
an inspection or examination
a control, limit or stop
Schach
chess: when the king is directly threatened by an enemy piece
Karo
a checkered pattern

check /t͡ʃɛk/ v
überprüfen checken
to inspect, examine
abchecken abhaken abzeichnen anhaken ankreuzen
to mark with a checkmark
gegenlesen
to verify the accuracy of a text or translation

check in v
einchecken
to record one's arrival

check out v
überprüfen
to examine, inspect, look at closely
in Eile verlassen
to leave in a hurry
auschecken bezahlend verlassen
to pay when leaving
sich abmelden
to withdraw (an item) from a library etc., and have the withdrawal recorded

check up v
überprüfen
nachschauen nachsehen überprüfen
to verify through examination

check-in n
Einchecken Check-in
act of checking in

checkbox /ˈtʃɛkbɑks/ /ˈtʃɛkbɒks/ n
Kontrollbox
(graphical user interface): a feature on a webpage that can be marked or not
Kontrollkästchen
A place on a form that can be checked or not

checked exception n
überprüfte Ausnahme
an exception that has to be declared in the signature of the method that may raise it

checkered adj
wechselvoll
changeable
kariert schachbrettartig
divided into squares

checklist /ˈtʃɛklɪst/ n
Checkliste Kontrollliste Prüfliste
list of things to be verified

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ interjection
schachmatt schach und matt
said when making the conclusive move in chess

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ n
Schachmatt schachmatt
conclusive victory in a game of chess
Niederlage Schachmatt
losing situation with no escape

checkout n
Kasse
supermarket checkout position

checkout divider n
Warentrenner
plastic bar to separate groceries

checkpoint n
Kontrollpunkt Kontrollstelle
point along a road or on a frontier

checks and balances n
Gewaltenteilung Gewaltentrennung gegenseitige Kontrolle
system for balancing the powers between branches of government

checksum n
Prüfsumme
number serving to detect error

checkup n
Check-up ärztliche Untersuchung
physical checkup
Durchsicht Kontrolluntersuchung Überprüfung
routine inspection

cheddar /ˈtʃɛdə(ɹ)/ n
Cheddar
cheese

cheder n
Cheder Chederschule
school

cheek /tʃiːk/ n
Backe
colloquial: buttock
Stirn
colloquial: impudence
Mick Pumpenmick
nautical: a piece of wood cut out fork-shaped in which the brake is fastened
Wange Backe
part of face

cheek pouch n
Backentasche
pouch in the cheek

cheekbone n
Jochbein Wangenknochen
bone

cheeky /ˈtʃiːki/ adj
frech
impudent; impertinent

cheer /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɪɹ/ v
applaudieren aufheitern aufmuntern jubeln
To shout a cheer or cheers

cheer up interjection
Kopf hoch!
an encouragement

cheer up v
aufheitern aufmuntern bessere Laune bekommen
to become happy
aufmuntern erheitern ermuntern ermutigen
to make someone happy

cheerful /ˈt͡ʃɪəfəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəl/ adj
freundlich
bright
fröhlich vergnügt
happy

cheerio /ˈtʃɪəɹ.i.oʊ/ /ˈtʃɪəɹ.i.əʊ/ interjection
tschüss
goodbye, toodeloo
hallo
hello

cheerleader n
Cheerleader Cheerleaderin
person (usually female) who encourages applaus

cheerleading n
Cheerleading
physical activity

cheers /tʃɪəz/ /tʃɪɹz/ interjection
tschüss
informal: goodbye
danke
informal: thank you
prost zum Wohl
toast when drinking

cheese /t͡ʃiz/ /t͡ʃiːz/ n
Käse
dairy product
countable: any particular variety of cheese

cheese grater n
Käsereibe
kitchen implement used for grating food products such as cheese

cheese knife n
Käsemesser
knife for cutting cheese

cheese mite n
Käsemilbe
category of mite

cheese slicer n
Käsehobel
instrument for slicing cheese

cheeseburger n
Cheeseburger
hamburger with cheese

cheesecake n
Käsekuchen Käsesahnetorte Quarkkuchen Topfentorte
dessert food

cheesecloth n
Käsetuch
loosely woven cotton gauze

cheesemaker n
Kaser Kaserin Käsemacher Käsemacherin Käser
person skilled in making cheese

cheesemaking n
Herstellung von Käse Käseherstellung Käserei
production or making of cheese

cheesemonger n
Käsehändler Käsehändlerin
someone who sells cheese

cheesy /ˈtʃiːzi/ adj
billig
cheap
Käse käsig
of cheese
kitschig schnulzig voller Klischees
overdramatic, clichéd
aufgesetzt gekünstelt künstlich
smile or grin

cheetah /ˈtʃiːtə/ n
Gepard
Acinonyx jubatus

chef /ʃɛf/ n
Küchenchef Chefkoch Küchenchefin Chefköchin
head cook of an establishment such as a restaurant

chef's knife n
Kochmesser
kitchen utensil

chem. n
Chem.
chemistry

chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ adj
chemisch
relating to chemistry

chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ n
Chemikalie
any specific element or chemical compound
an artificial chemical compound
an addictive drug

chemical biology n
chemische Biologie
study that embraces both chemistry and biology

chemical bond n
chemische Bindung
any of binding forces

chemical compound n
chemische Verbindung
in chemistry: substance formed by the union of two or more chemical elements

chemical element n
chemisches Element
any one of the simplest chemical substances that cannot be decomposed in a chemical reaction

chemical engineering n
Chemieingenieurwesen
branch of engineering that deals with the process plants

chemical equation n
Reaktionsgleichung
symbolic representation of a chemical reaction

chemical formula n
chemische Formel
alternative name for molecular formula

chemical oceanography n
Meereschemie
study of the chemistry of the oceans

chemical reaction n
chemische Reaktion
process in which chemical substances are changed into others

chemical symbol n
Elementsymbol

chemical weapon n
chemische Waffe
noxious substance in a delivery system

chemicals n
chemische Industrie
chemical industry

cheminformatics n
Chemoinformatik
application of information technology to chemistry

chemist /ˈkɛmɪst/ n
Chemiker Chemikerin
person working in chemistry

chemistry /ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/ n
Chemie
branch of natural science
application of chemical theory and method to a particular substance
mutual attraction between two people
as modifier: relating to or using chemistry

chemometrics n
Chemometrik
use of mathematical statistics in the design of experiments

chemotherapeutic adj
chemotherapeutisch
of or having to do with chemotherapy

chemotherapeutic n
Chemotherapeutikum
chemical agent

chemotherapy n
Chemotherapie
therapeutic chemical treatment
chemical treatment to kill or halt cancer

chempedak n
Cempedak
fruit

chengyu /t͡ʃʌŋˈjuː/ n
Chengyu
certain kind of Chinese set phrase

cheque /tʃɛk/ n
Scheck
a note promising to pay money to a named person or entity

chequebook n
Scheckbuch Scheckheft
folder containing cheques

chequered flag n
karierte Flagge
flag

chequy /ˈt͡ʃɛki/ adj
geschacht
heraldry; chequered

cherimoya n
Cherimoya
tree

cherish /ˈtʃɛɹɪʃ/ v
wertschätzen
to have a deep appreciation of
hegen
to treat with affection, nurture with care

chernozem /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)nəˌzɛm/ n
Schwarzerde Tschernosem
black-coloured soil containing a high percentage of humus

cherry /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ n
Kirsche
fruit
color
Kirschbaum Kirschenbaum
tree
Kirschenholz Kirsche
wood

cherry birch n
Zucker-Birke
Betula lenta

cherry blossom n
Kirschblüte
blossom of the cherry tree

cherry brandy n
Cherry-Brandy Cherrybrandy
liqueur

cherry picker n
Arbeitsbühne Hebebühne Hubarbeitsbühne
boom lift for lifting people
Rosinenpicker
one who picks the best for themselves

cherry picking n
Rosinenpickerei
selection of desirable items to obtain an advantage

cherry plum n
Kirschpflaume
the fruit

cherry red adj
kirschrot
Of a red color

cherry tree n
Kirschbaum
tree of subgenus Cerasus

cherry-pick v
sich die Rosinen herauspicken
to select only the best from a range of options

chert n
Feuerstein Hornstein
mineral

cherub /ˈtʃɛɹəb/ n
Cherub Kerub
(biblical) winged creature attending on God

chervil /ˈtʃɜː(ɹ)vɪl/ n
Kerbel
spice

chervonets n
Tscherwonez
former Russian currency, usually ten roubles

chess /t͡ʃɛs/ n
Schach Schachspiel
two-player board game

chess clock n
Schachuhr
clock system used in chess games

chess piece n
Schachfigur Figur
any of the 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess

chess player n
Schachspieler Schachspielerin
a person who plays chess

chessboard n
Schachbrett
square board used in the game of chess

chest /t͡ʃɛst/ n
Kommode
chest of drawers
Truhe Koffer
strong box
Brust Brustkorb Thorax
thorax
Kasse
treasury

chest hair n
Brusthaar
the androgenic hair of the man's anterior thorax

chest of drawers n
Kommode
furniture for the storage of clothes

chest press n
Brustpresse
exercise

chestnut /ˈtʃɛs.nʌt/ adj
kastanienbraun
of a deep reddish-brown colour

chestnut /ˈtʃɛs.nʌt/ n
Kastanie Esskastanie
nut of the chestnut tree
Kastanienbraun
reddish-brown colour
Fuchs
reddish-brown horse
Kastanie
wood of a chestnut tree

chestnut munia n
Schwarzkopfnonne
Lonchura atricapilla

chestnut rail n
Mangroveralle
bird

chestnut teal n
Kastanienente
Anas castanea

chestnut tree /ˈtʃɛsnʌt ˌtɹiː/ n
Kastanie Kastanienbaum
tree that bears chestnuts

chestnut-backed antshrike n
Dunkelmantel-Ameisenwürger
Thamnophilus palliatus

chestnut-bellied tit n
Taiwanbuntmeise
Sittiparus castaneoventris

cheval de frise /ʃəˈvɑːl də ˈfɹiːs/ n
friesische Reiter spanische Reiter
obstacle made of wood with spikes

chevron /ˈʃɛvɹən/ n
Sparren
heraldry: wide inverted V

chevrotain n
Hirschferkel Zwergböckchen
ruminant

chew /tʃu/ /tʃuː/ v
kauen
to crush food with teeth prior to swallowing

chewing gum n
Kaugummi
flavoured preparation for chewing

chewy /ˈtʃuː.i/ adj
zäh
having a pliable or springy texture when chewed

chi /kaɪ/ /tʃiː/ n
Chi
Greek letter

chi /kaɪ/ /tʃə/ n
Ch'i Ki Qi
the fundamental life-force or energy

chiaroscuro /kɪˌɑːɹəˈskʊəɹəʊ/ /ˌkjɑɹəˈsk(j)ʊɹoʊ/ n
Chiaroscuro Clair-obscur Helldunkelmalerei
artistic technique using exaggerated light contrasts

chiasmus /kaɪˈæzməs/ n
Chiasmus
(rhetoric) an inversion of the relationship between the elements of phrases

chibouk n
Tschibuk
Turkish tobacco pipe

chic /ʃik/ /ʃiːk/ adj
schick chic
elegant, stylish

chic /ʃik/ /ʃiːk/ n
Chic
good form, style

chicane /ʃɪˈkeɪn/ n
Schikane
a temporary barrier or serpentine curve

chicanery /ʃɪˈkeɪn(ə)ɹi/ n
Schikane Täuschung Täuschungsmanöver
deception by use of trickery

chick /t͡ʃɪk/ n
Küken Jungvogel Vogeljunges
young bird
Küken Kücken Biberl Hinkel Hühnchen Küchlein
young chicken
Schnecke Tussi
young woman

chickadee /ˈt͡ʃɪ.kə.ˌdi/ n
Meise
songbird

chicken /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/ n
Hähnchen Huhn Hühnchen Küchlein
bird
Feigling
coward
Hähnchen Huhn Hühnchen Hühnerfleisch
meat

chicken hawk n
Eckschwanzsperber
hawk species

chicken leg n
Hühnerbein
cooked chicken leg

chicken out v
Schiss kriegen kneifen
shy away from a daring task

chicken pox n
Windpocken
childhood disease

chicken run n
Hühnerhof Auslauf für Hühner Hühnerauslauf Hühnergehege Hühnerpferch
chicken run

chicken scratch n
Krähenfüße Sauklaue
illegible handwriting

chicken soup n
Hühnersuppe
soup with chicken as main ingredient

chicken-hearted adj
furchtsam ängstlich
lacking courage

chicken-or-egg question n
Henne-Ei-Problem
a question to decide which of two interdependent things happened first

chickenyard n
Hühnerhof Auslauf für Hühner Hühnerauslauf Hühnergehege Hühnerpferch
chickenyard, chicken yard

chickling vetch n
Saat-Platterbse
plant with edible seeds similar to peas

chickpea /ˈtʃɪkˌpiː/ n
Kichererbse
seed
plant

chickweed n
Vogelmiere
herb

chicory /ˈtʃɪkəɹi/ n
Landkaffee Zichorienkaffee
coffee substitute
Wegwarte Chicorée
common chicory (Cichorium intybus)

chide /tʃaɪd/ v
schelten
loudly admonish

chief /tʃiːf/ adj
hauptsächlich primär
primary; principal

chief /tʃiːf/ n
Chef Boss
head of an organization
Schildhaupt
heraldic term
Häuptling Oberhaupt
leader of group, etc.

chief executive officer n
Hauptgeschäftsführer Vorstandvorsitzende Vorstandvorsitzender
highest-ranking corporate officer

chief of staff n
Stabschef Stabschefin
head of political department
senior officer

chiefly /ˈtʃiːf.li/ adv
hauptsächlich
mainly or principally, almost entirely

chieftain /ˈtʃiːf.tən/ n
Häuptling
A leader of a clan or tribe

chiffchaff /ˈt͡ʃɪf.t͡ʃæf/ n
Zilpzalp
Phylloscopus collybita

chignon /ʃɪnˈjɒn/ n
Dutt Haarknoten
roll or twist of hair worn at the nape of the neck; a bun

chilblain /tʃɪlbleɪn/ n
Frostbeule
inflammation

child /t͡ʃaɪld/ n
Kind
a minor
a female or male child, a daughter or son
(computing) object which has a subservient or derivative role relative to another object

child abuse /ˈtʃaɪldəbjuːs/ n
Kindesmisshandlung
mistreatment of a child

child labour n
Kinderarbeit
work performed by children

child language n
Kindersprache

child molester n
Kinderschänder Kinderschänderin

child neglect n
Vernachlässigung von Kindern
form of child abuse

child pornography n
Kinderpornografie
pornographic materials depicting minors

child prodigy n
Wunderkind
talented young person

child safety seat n
Kindersitz
a car safety restraint designed for infants and young children

child soldier n
Kindersoldat
minor who is put to use for military purposes

child's play n
Kinderspiel Spaziergang
something particularly simple or easy

childbirth n
Geburt Entbindung Niederkunft Geburt eines Kindes Gebären Parturitio
act of giving birth

childcare n
Kinderbetreuung
supervising young children

childhood /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/ n
Kindheit Anfangszeit Frühzeit Jugend Kinderzeit
early stages of development of something
Kindheit Kindschaft
state of being a child
Kindheit Kinderzeit
time when one is a child

childhood friend n
Kindheitsfreund Kindheitsfreundin
friend known since childhood

childish /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/ adj
kindisch
behaving immaturely
kindgerecht
suitable for a child

childishness n
Kinderei
childishness

childless adj
kinderlos
not having any children

childlessness n
Kinderlosigkeit
the state of being childless

childlike /ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/ adj
kindlich
innocent and trustful; credulous; artless
of, like, or suitable for a child

childminder n
Babysitter Babysitterin Kinderhüter Kinderhüterin Tagesmutter Tagesvater
person who looks after other people's children

children's home n
Kinderheim
public institution for care of children

children's hospital n
Kinderkrankenhaus Kinderklinik Kinderspital
hospital for children and adolescents

childship n
Kindschaft
childship

childspeak n
Kindersprache

chili /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ /ˈt͡ʃɪliː/ n
Chili
spicy fresh or dried fruit of capsicum

chili con carne /ˈtʃɪli kɑn ˈkɑɹni/ n
Chili Chili con Carne
dish

chili oil n
Chiliöl
condiment

chili pepper n
Chili Peperoni Peperoncino Pfefferoni
fruit

chiliagon /ˈkɪlɪæɡən/ n
Tausendeck
1000-sided polygon

chiliastic /kɪ.liˈa.stɪk/ /kɪ.liˈæ.stɪk/ adj
chiliastisch
millenarian

chill /tʃɪl/ adj
kühlen kühler
moderately cold or chilly

chill /tʃɪl/ n
Kälteschauer Schauer
sudden numbing fear or dread
Kälte Kühle Frost
sudden penetrating sense of cold

chill /tʃɪl/ v
abkühlen
to become cold
to lower the temperature of something; to cool
abkühlen abschrecken
to become hard by rapid cooling
to harden a metal surface by sudden cooling
chillen relaxen
to relax, lie back

chill out v
entspannen
relax or take time out

chilling /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/ adj
grauenerregend gruselig unheimlich
causing mild fear

chills /tʃɪlz/ n
Schüttelfrost
medical symptom

chilly /ˈtʃɪli/ adj
kühl kalt
cold enough to cause discomfort
frostig
distant and cool; unfriendly

chime /ˈtʃaɪm/ n
Glocke
musical instrument

chime /ˈtʃaɪm/ v
übereinstimmen
to agree, correspond
läuten
to make the sound of a chime

chimera /kaɪˈmɪəɹə/ /kʌɪˈmɪəɹə/ n
Chimäre
flame-spewing monster
organism with genetically distinct cells from two or more zygotes
Schimäre
foolish thought, product of the imagination

chimerical /kɪˈmɛɹɪkəl/ adj
chimärenhaft
being a figment of the imagination
chimärisch wunderhaft
inherently fantastic
Chimäre
of or pertaining to a chimera

chimney /tʃɪmni/ n
Schlot Schornstein
UK: smokestack of a steam locomotive
Kamin
glass flue surrounding the flame of an oil lamp
Schlot Spalte
narrow cleft in a rock face
Schornstein Kamin Schlot Esse
vertical tube or hollow column; a flue

chimney sweep n
Schornsteinfeger Kaminkehrer Schornsteinfegerin Kaminkehrerin
occupation

chimpanzee /tʃɪmˈpæn.zi/ n
Schimpanse Schimpansen-Männchen Schimpansen-Weibchen Schimpansenmännchen Schimpansenweibchen Schimpansin
ape

chin /tʃɪn/ n
Kinn
bottom of a face

chin up phraseologicalUnit
Kopf hoch
cheer up

chinchilla /tʃɪnˈtʃɪlə/ n
Chinchilla
rodent
fur

chine /tʃaɪn/ n
Kimm
angle in the hull

chinook /ʃɪˈnʊk/ n
Königslachs
king salmon

chinquapin n
Scheinkastanie
shrub in the genus Castanopsis

chinstrap penguin n
Zügelpinguin
Pygoscelis antarcticus

chintz /tʃɪnts/ n
Chintz
fabric

chionophilous adj
chionophil

chip /tʃɪp/ n
Macke
damaged area of a surface
Pommes Pommes frites Fritte
fried strip of potato, french fry
Chip
integrated circuit
Span Splitter Bruchstück
small piece broken off
Kartoffelchip Chip
thin, crisp, fried piece of potato or vegetable
Chip Spielmarke
token used in gambling

chip fork n
Pommesgabel
chip fork

chipmunk n
Streifenhörnchen
squirrel-like rodent

chipper /ˈtʃɪpə/ /ˈtʃɪpɚ/ adj
quietschfidel
exhibiting a lively optimism

chipper /ˈtʃɪpə/ /ˈtʃɪpɚ/ n
Häcksler Schredder
machine that reduces organic matter to compost

chipset n
Chipsatz
group of integrated circuits

chiral /ˈkaɪɹəl/ adj
chiral
of an object that exhibits chirality

chirality /kaɪˈɹælɪti/ n
Chiralität
handedness in chemistry, physic and mathematics

chiromancer /ˈkaɪɹə(ʊ)mænsə/ /ˈkaɪɹəˌmænsɚ/ n
Chiromant Handleser
one who practices chiromancy

chiromancy /ˈkaɪ.ɹəʊ.mæn.si/ n
Chiromantie Handlesekunst Handlesen
divination performed by examining the palms

chiropractic n
Chiropraktik
system of health care

chiropractics n
Chiropraktik
chiropractics

chiropractor /ˈkaɪ.ɹəˌpɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ n
Chiropraktiker Chiropraktikerin Manualtherapeut Manualtherapeutin
chiropractor

chirp /tʃɜː(ɹ)p/ n
Zirpen
insects

chirp /tʃɜː(ɹ)p/ v
zwitschern zirpen
birds
zirpen
insects

chisel /ˈtʃɪzəl/ n
Meißel Beitel Stemmeisen
tool consisting of a slim oblong block of metal

chisel /ˈtʃɪzəl/ v
meißeln
to use a chisel

chiseler n
Ziseleur
person who carves using a chisel

chitin /ˈkaɪtɪn/ n
Chitin
polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, found in arthropod and fungi

chiton /ˈkaɪtn̩/ n
Käferschnecke
mollusc

chitosan n
Chitosan
oligosaccharide

chitterlings /ˈtʃɪɾɚlɪŋz/ [ˈtʃɪtˤ.lɪnz] n
Innereien
small pig intestine, boiled and fried

chivalrous /ˈʃɪv.əl.ɹʌs/ adj
ritterlich
involving chivalry
ritterlich ehrlich
of a man: honourable

chivalry /ˈʃɪvəlɹi/ n
Ritterlichkeit
ethical code

chive /tʃaɪv/ n
Schnittlauch
chives: herb
Schnittlauch Binsenlauch Graslauch
plant

chlamydia /kləˈmɪd.i.ə/ n
Chlamydien
sexually transmitted disease

chloramide n
dichloramin
NHCl₂

chlorargyrite n
Chlorargyrit
a mineral, silver chloride

chlorate n
Chlorat
any salt of chloric acid

chloric acid n
Chlorsäure
HClO₃

chloride /ˈklɔːɹaɪd/ n
Chlorid
any salt of hydrochloric acid

chlorine /ˈklɔɹin/ /ˈklɔːɹiːn/ n
Chlor
chemical element

chlorine dioxide n
Chlordioxid
gas ClO₂

chlorine fluoride n
Chlorfluorid
compound

chlorite /ˈklɔːɹʌɪt/ n
Chlorit
mineral
salt of chlorous acid

chlorofluorocarbon n
Fluorchlorkohlenwasserstoffe
an organic compound with halogens in place of hydrogen

chloroform /ˈklɔːɹə(ʊ)̩fɔː(ɹ)m/ n
Chloroform
(chemistry) an anesthetic

chlorophyll /ˈklɔɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔː.ɹə.fɪl/ n
Chlorophyll Blattgrün
green pigment

chloroplast n
Chloroplast
photosynthetic organelle

chloroprene n
Chloroprene
chlorinated derivative of butadiene 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene

chlororuthenate n
Chlororuthenat

chock full adj
voll bis zum Rand voller
containing the maximum amount

chocolate /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ adj
schokoladenbraun Schokolade
colour
schokoladen Schokolade
made of or containing chocolate

chocolate /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ n
chocolat schokoladenfarben
colour
Schokolade Schoko
food made from ground roasted cocoa beans
Praline Schokolade
small piece of confectionery made from chocolate

chocolate bar n
Schokoladentafel
of chocolate

chocolate cake n
Schokoladenkuchen
cake containing chocolate

chocolate chip n
Schokoladenstückchen
small piece of chocolate

chocolate milk n
Kakao Schokoladenmilch
milk drink flavored with chocolate

chocolate spread n
Schockelasbotter
a chocolate-flavored pasted

chocolate truffle n
Trüffel Trüffelpraline
type of confection

chocolatier n
Chocolatier
producer of chocolate

choice /tʃɔɪs/ adj
erlesen
especially good or preferred

choice /tʃɔɪs/ n
Auswahl
anything that can be chosen
Wahl
option or decision
selection or preference

choir /kwaɪə(ɹ)/ /kwaɪɚ/ n
Engelschor Chor
a rank or order of angels
Chor
singing group
part of a church for choir assembly

choirboy n
Chorknabe
boy chorister

choirmaster n
Chordirektor Chorleiter Chormeister
the musical director of a choir, who conducts performances and supervises rehearsal

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ n
reduziert
constriction at a shotgun barrel
Choke Drossel
control on a carburetor
Würgegriff
type of hold in wrestling etc.

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ v
ersticken
be unable to breathe because of obstruction of the windpipe
ersticken würgen
prevent someone from breathing by strangling them

choke down v
herunterwürgen runterwürgen
to swallow with difficulty

chokecherry n
Virginische Traubenkirsche
tree

chokehold n
Würgegriff
grappling hold around the neck
strong and powerful grasp on something

choker /ˈtʃoʊkɚ/ /ˈtʃəʊkə/ n
Halsband Halskette
jewelry or accessory

cholangitis n
Cholangitis
inflammation of the bile duct

cholecystectomy n
Cholezystektomie Gallenblasenentfernung
surgical procedure

cholecystitis n
Gallenblasenentzündung
inflammation of the gall bladder

cholera /ˈkɒləɹə/ n
Cholera
infectious disease

cholesterol n
Cholesterin
an essential component of mammalian cell membranes

choline /ˈkoʊliːn/ n
Cholin
organic chemistry: a compound

chomp /tʃɒmp/ /t͡ʃɔmp/ v
schmatzen
to bite or munch loudly or heavily

chook /tʃʊk/ n
Henne Huhn
chicken

choose /t͡ʃuːz/ v
entscheiden
to decide to act in a certain way
wählen
to elect
wählen auswählen
to pick

choosy adj
wählerisch
taking care when choosing that what is chosen best suits one's tastes, desires or requirements

chop /tʃɒp/ n
Hieb
blow with an axe or similar utensil
Kotelett
cut of meat

chop /tʃɒp/ v
hacken abhacken schlagen zerhacken
to cut into pieces
abhacken
to sever with an axe or similar

chop suey n
Chop Suey
Cantonese dish

chop-chop interjection
dalli zack
hurry up

chopped adj
gehackt geschnitten
Cut or diced into small pieces

chopper /ˈtʃɑ.pɚ/ /ˈtʃɒp.ə/ /ˈtʃɔp.ə/ n
Hackbeil
knife for chopping food
Hubschrauber
informal: helicopter

chopping board n
Schneidbrett Schneidebrett
a sturdy board, upon which one chops and prepares food

chopstick n
Essstäbchen
single eating utensil

chopstick rest n
Hashioki
ornament on which a pair of chopsticks may be placed

chorale /kɔːˈɹɑːl/ n
Chor
chorus
Choral
hymn tune

chord /kɔɹd/ /kɔː(ɹ)d/ n
Akkord
combination of three or more notes

chord progression n
Akkordfolge Progression
movement of chords

chordophone n
Chordophon
chordophone

chore /tʃo(ː)ɹ/ /tʃoə/ /tʃɔɹ/ /tʃɔː/ n
Hausarbeit lästige Pflicht
a difficult, unpleasant, or routine task

chorea n
Reigentanz Veitstanz
an Ancient Greek circular dance
Chorea
disease of the nervous system

choreographer n
Choreograf Choreografin Ballettmeister Choreograph Choreographin
person who choreographs

choreography /ˌkɔɹ.iˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
Choreografie Choreographie
art
Choreografie
representation

chorion n
Chorion Zottenhaut
one of the membranes surrounding a fetus

chorister n
Chorsänger Chorsängerin
singer in a choir

chorizo /tʃɒˈɹiː.zəʊ/ /tʃɒˈɹiːsəʊ/ /tʃɒˈɹiːθəʊ/ /tʃɔˈɹisɔ/ /tʃɔˈɹiθɔ/ /tʃəˈɹi.zoʊ/ n
Chorizo
type of sausage

choroid /ˈkoʊɹɔɪd/ /ˈkɔːɹɔɪd/ n
Aderhaut
vascular layer of the eye

choronym n
Choronym
regional toponym

chortle /ˈt͡ʃɔɹtəl/ n
chortle glucksen
joyful, somewhat muffled laugh

chorus /ˈkɔːɹəs/ n
Chor
group of people in a play or performance who recite together
group of singers and dancers in the religious festivals of ancient Greece
singing group who perform together
Refrain Kehrreim
repeated part of a song
Chorus
setting or feature in electronic music

chorus line n
Corps de ballet
a line of performers in a revue or other show, dancing in unison

chosenness n
Auserwähltheit
quality of being chosen

chough /tʃʌf/ n
Bergkrähe
bird of Pyrrhocorax

choux pastry /ʃuː ˈpeɪstɹi/ n
Brandteig Brühteig Brandmasse
light pastry

chow /tʃaʊ/ n
Fressalien
Food, especially snacks

chow mein /ˌtʃaʊ ˈmeɪn/ n
Chow-Mein
Westernised Chinese dish of stir-fried noodles with vegetables and meat or seafood

chowder /ˈtʃaʊdɚ/ n
Fischsuppe
A seafood or fish stew
dicke Suppe aus Meeresfrüchten
A thick, creamy soup or stew

chresmologue n
Chresmologe
a compiler of oracles

chrism /ˈkɹɪz(ə)m/ n
Chrisam
mixture of oil and balm

christen /ˈkɹɪsən/ v
taufen
to name
to perform the religious act of baptism

chromate n
Chromat
any salt of chromic acid

chromatic adj
chromatisch
music: regarding all twelve traditional Western pitch classes, regardless of temperament or intonation

chromatic aberration /kɹoʊˈmæ.tɪk ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ n
chromatische Aberration
optical aberration

chromaticity n
Farbart
specification of the quality of a colour, regardless of its luminance

chromatid /ˈkɹəʊmətɪd/ n
Chromatid
Either of the two strands of a chromosome that separate during mitosis

chromatin /ˈkɹəʊmətɪn/ n
Chromatin
complex of DNA, RNA, and proteins

chromatizing n
Chromatierung

chrome /kɹoʊm/ /kɹəʊm/ v
verchromen
to plate with chrome

chrome-sulfuric acid n
Chromschwefelsäure

chromite n
Chromeisenstein Chromit
mineral

chromium /ˈkɹoʊmi.əm/ n
Chrom
chemical element

chromium group n
Chromgruppe

chromium-plated adj
verchromt
plated with chromium

chromosomal adj
chromosomal
of, or relating to chromosomes

chromosome /ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/ n
Chromosom
structure in the cell nucleus

chromosphere n
Chromosphäre
the faint pink extension of a star's atmospheric envelope

chromyl chloride n
Chromylchlorid

chroneme n
Chronem
chroneme

chronic /ˈkɹɒnɪk/ adj
chronisch
medical: prolonged or slow to heal
that continues over an extended period of time

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease n
chronische obstruktive Lungenerkrankung
group of pulmonary diseases

chronicle /ˈkɹɒnɪkəl/ n
Chronik
a written account

chronicler n
Chronist
person who writes a chronicle

chronification n
Chronifikation

chronobiologist n
Chronobiologe Chronobiologin
person involved in chronobiology

chronobiology n
Chronobiologie
study of the effects of time on biological systems

chronogram n
Chronogramm
a sentence or inscription in which specific letters, interpreted as numerals, stand for a particular date when rearranged

chronograph /ˈkɹɒnəɡɹɑːf/ n
Chronograf Chronograph
device which marks or records time or time intervals

chronological adj
chronologisch zeitlich
in order of time from the earliest to the latest

chronology /kɹəˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
Chronologie Zeitmessung Zeitordnung Zeitrechnung
arrangement into chronological order
Chronologie
determining the order of events

chronometer /kɹəˈnɒm.ə.tə(ɹ)/ n
Chronometer
device for measuring time

chronospecies n
Chronospezies
species derived from a sequential development pattern on an evolutionary scale

chrysalis /ˈkɹɪsəlɪs/ n
Puppe
the pupa of a butterfly or moth

chrysanthemum n
Chrysantheme
flower

chrysoberyl /ˈkɹɪsə(ʊ)bɛɹɪl/ n
Chrysoberyll
mineral

chthonic /ˈkθɒnɪk/ /ˈθɑnɪk/ adj
chthonisch
dwelling within or under the earth

chub /tʃʌb/ n
Döbel
Leuciscus cephalus

chubby /ˈtʃʌbi/ adj
mollig
of a person, somewhat fat

chubby /ˈtʃʌbi/ n
Dickerchen
chubby person

chuchotage /ʃu.ʃoʊˈtɑʒ/ /ʃu.ʃəʊˈtɑːʒ/ n
Flüsterdolmetschen
interpretation of a speech in a whisper

chuck /tʃʌk/ v
Bohrfutter Spannfutter Spannzange
mechanical device
wegwerfen
to discard

chuckle /ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/ n
Kichern
a quiet laugh

chuckle /ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/ v
kichern
to laugh quietly or inwardly

chufa n
Erdmandel Tigernuss
Cyperus esculentus

chuff /tʃʌf/ n
Flegel ungehobelter Kerl
A coarse or stupid fellow

chuff /tʃʌf/ v
schnaufen
To make noisy puffing sounds

chug /tʃʌɡ/ n
Puffen Tuckern
sound

chukar /ˈtʃʌk.ɚ/ n
Chukarhuhn
partridge

chum salmon /tʃʌm ˈsæmən/ n
Ketalachs
fish

chumbucket n
Ködereimer
bucket filled with fishing bait

chump /tʃʌmp/ n
Dummkopf Trottel
an unintelligent person

chunk /t͡ʃʌŋk/ n
Stück
a part of something

chunky /ˈtʃʌŋki/ adj
klobig
characterized by the pervasiveness of chunks
stämmig stückig untersetzt
euphemism for fat

church /t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/ /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/ n
Kirche
house of worship
a religious organization
Kirche Gottesdienst Messe
worship service

church service n
Gottesdienst
communal worship

churchgoer n
Kirchengänger Kirchgänger Kirchenbesucher Kirchenbesucherin Gottesdienstbesucher Gottesdienstbesucherin
one who goes to church

churchwarden n
Kirchenvorsteher Kirchenvorsteherin
lay officer who handles secular affairs of the parish

churchyard n
Friedhof
patch of land adjoining a church

churchyard cough n
Friedhofsjodler
a severe cough

churl /tʃəːl/ /tʃɜɹl/ n
Kerl
boorish person
freedman in a þéod

churlish /ˈtʃɜːlɪʃ/ /ˈtʃɝːlɪʃ/ adj
griesgrämig mürrisch unfreundlich ungehobelt
rude or surly
knauserig widerwillig
stingy or grudging

churn /tʃɜː(ɹ)n/ /tʃɝn/ n
Butterfass Butterfertiger Rührtrommel Kerne
vessel for churning

churn /tʃɜː(ɹ)n/ /tʃɝn/ v
aufwühlen durchschütteln
agitate rapidly
tumble
rütteln wusseln wühlen
figuratively: produce excessive motion

churn out v
ausstoßen in Massen produzieren produzieren
to produce a large quantity of something rapidly and easily

churro /ˈtʃʊɹ.oʊ/ /ˈtʃʊɹ.əʊ/ n
Churro
fried pastry

chute /ʃ(j)uːt/ n
Rinne Rohr Rutsche Röhre Schacht
tube
Fallschirm
parachute

chutney /ˈtʃʌtni/ n
Chutney
condiment

chutzpah /ˈhʊts.pɑ/ /ˈhʊts.pə/ /ˈxʊts.pɑ/ /ˈxʊts.pə/ n
Chuzpe
nearly arrogant courage

chypre n
Chypre

château /ʃæːˈtoʊ/ /ˈʃætəʊ/ n
Château Schloss
a French castle, fortress, manor house, or large country house
any stately residence imitating a distinctively French castle
Château
an estate where wine is produced and often bottled

ciabatta /tʃəˈbɑː.ta/ n
Ciabatta
a broad, flat, white Italian bread

ciao /tʃaʊ/ interjection
tschau
transliteration of the Italian greeting or farewell

ciborium /sɪˈbɔəɹɪəm/ n
Ziborium
A covered receptacle
A fixed vaulted canopy

cicada /sɪˈkeɪ.də/ n
Zikade
any of several insects of the order Hemiptera

cicely n
Süßdolde
Myrrhis odorata

cicero /ˈsɪsəɹoʊ/ /ˈsɪsəɹəʊ/ n
Cicero
12-point type

cicerone /t͡ʃɪt͡ʃəˈɹəʊni/ n
Cicerone
guide

cichlid /ˈsɪklɪd/ n
Buntbarsch
a tropical fish

cicisbeo /ˌtʃitʃəzˈbeɪoʊ/ /ˌtʃɪtʃɪzˈbeɪəʊ/ n
Cicisbeo Hausfreund
Italian knightly servant of a high-born lady

cider /ˈsaɪ̯.də/ /ˈsaɪ̯.dɚ/ [ˈsʌɪ̯.də(ɹ)] n
Apfelwein Apfelmost
alcoholic beverage
Apfelmost Apfelsaft
non-alcoholic still beverage

cigar /sɪˈɡɑɹ/ /sɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)/ n
Zigarre Glimmstängel
tobacco product

cigarette /ˈsɪ.ɡə.ɹɛt/ n
Zigarette Kippe
cigarette

cigarette case n
Zigarettenetui
a small flat case for holding cigarettes

cigarette holder n
Zigarettenspitze
a device used to hold a cigarette

cigarillo /ˌsɪɡəˈɹɪloʊ/ n
Zigarillo
thin cigar

cilantro /siˈlæntɹəʊ/ /siˈlɑntɹoʊ/ n
Koriander
leaves of the coriander plant

ciliary body n
Ziliarkörper
ciliary muscle + ciliary processes

cimmerian /sɪˈmɪəɹɪən/ adj
kimmerisch
perpetually dark or gloomy

cinch /sɪntʃ/ n
Sattelgurt
saddle girth
Kinderspiel
something that is very easy to do

cinchona /sɪŋˈkoʊnə/ /sɪŋˈkəʊnə/ n
Chinarinde
bark

cinder /ˈsɪndɚ/ n
Asche
partially or mostly burnt material
Schlacke Zunder
slag from a metal furnace

cinder /ˈsɪndɚ/ v
verkohlen verschwelen
to reduce something to cinders

cinder block n
Schalstein
lightweight building block

cineast n
Cineast
person in the filmmaking industry

cinema /ˈsɪn.ə.mə/ /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mə/ n
Kino Lichtspielhaus Filmtheater
a film/movie theatre
Kino
film or movies as a group
the art of making films and movies
Kino Filmindustrie
the film and movie industry

cinematic /sɪnəˈmætɪk/ adj
filmisch
relating to the cinema

cinematographer n
Kamerafrau Kameramann
a movie photographer, especially one who is in charge of shooting a movie

cinematography /ˈsɪn.ə.məˌtɒɡ.ɹə.fiː/ n
Lichtbildkunst
the discipline of making and reproducing motion pictures

cinephile /ˈsɪnəˌfaɪl/ /ˈsɪnɪfɑɪl/ n
Cineast Cineastin
enthusiast of films and cinema

cinerary adj
Urne
pertaining to or containing ashes

cinnabar /ˈsɪnəbɑɹ/ [ˈsɪ.nə.baː(ɹ)] [ˈsɪ.nə.bɑɹ] [ˈsɪ.nə.bɑː(ɹ)] n
Zinnober
color
mineral

cinnamic acid n
Zimtsäure
aromatic carboxylic acid obtained from cinnamon

cinnamon /ˈsɪ.mɪn/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ adj
Zimt
flavor
color

cinnamon /ˈsɪ.mɪn/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ n
Zimtbaum Zimt
Cinnamomum verum
Zimt Kaneel
spice

cinnamon roll n
Zimtschnecke Zimtbrötchen
rolled pastry flavored with cinnamon

cinnamon stick /ˈsɪn.ə.mən ˌstɪk/ n
Stangenzimt Zimtstange
thin piece of cinnamon bark curled up into a tube

cinnamon-breasted tit n
Zimtbauch-Rußmeise Zimtbauchmeise
Melaniparus pallidiventris

cinnamon-rumped foliage-gleaner n
Zimtbürzel-Blattspäher
bird

cinquedea /ˌtʃɪŋkwɨˈdi.ə/ n
Cinquedea
Italian Renaissance sword

cinquefoil /ˈsɪŋk.fɔɪl/ n
Fünfpass
heraldry: stylized flower or leaf with five lobes

cipher /ˈsaɪfə/ /ˈsaɪfɚ/ n
Chiffre Geheimschrift
concealed message
Verschlüsselungssystem
cryptographic system
Verschlüsselung
method for concealing the meaning of text
Ziffer
numeric character

circa /ˈsɜːkə/ /ˈsɝkə/ preposition
ungefähr circa etwa um zirka
approximately, about

circadian adj
circadian zirkadian
relating to rhythmic behavior with a period of 24 hours

circadian rhythm n
circadiane Rhythmik circadianer Rhythmus
internal body clock

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] n
Augenringe
bagginess of skin under eyes
Kreis
curve approximating part or all of a circle
thin three-dimensional equivalent of these geometric figures
Kreis Kreislinie
geometry: set of points that are equally distant from a center
geometry: set of all points in a plane within a radius
Kreis Zirkel
specific group of persons

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] v
einkreisen
place or mark a circle around
einkreisen umkreisen
surround
umkreisen
travel around along a curved path
kreisen
travel in circles

circle of friends n
Freundeskreis engerer Freundeskreis
group of close friends

circuit [ˈsɜː.kɪt] [ˈsɝ.kət] n
Umlauf
act of moving around
Schaltkreis Schaltung
enclosed path of electric current
Bezirk
legal: division of a state or country

circuit board n
Leiterplatte
board

circuit breaker n
Leistungsschutzschalter Sicherung Sicherungsautomat
electrical switch

circuitous /sɚˈkjuːətəs/ /sɜːˈkjuːɪtəs/ adj
indirekt umschweifend umständlich weitschweifig
not direct or to the point
sich windend umständlich verwunden weitläufig
of a long and winding route

circular /ˈsɜːk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝk.jə.lɚ/ adj
Kreis rund
in the shape of, or moving in a circle
Kreis
of or relating to a circle
zirkelhaft
referring back to itself

circular arc n
Kreisbogen
continuous section of the circumference of a circle

circular argument n
Zirkelbeweis Zirkelschluss
a type of argument

circular definition n
Zirkelschluss
definition

circular letter n
Rundbrief Rundschreiben Zirkular
freely distributed letter or pamphlet on routine matters

circular saw n
Kreissäge
a power saw with a circular cutting blade

circular segment n
Kreisabschnitt
circular segment

circulation /ˌsɜː(ɹ).kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɝkjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
Geldkreislauf Geldumlauf Geldzirkulation
Currency; circulating coin; notes, bills, etc.
Kreislauf Umlauf Zirkulation
The act of moving in a circle
Umlaufen Zirkulieren
The act of passing from place to place or person to person
Blutkreislauf
The movement of the blood in the blood-vascular system

circulatory system n
Blutbahn Blutgefäßsystem Blutkreislauf
parts of an animal body

circumbendibus /sɝkm̩ˈbɛndɨbəs/ n
Umschweif
a roundabout or confusing manner
Umweg
roundabout route or process

circumbinary adj
zirkumbinär
having an orbit around binary stars, or relating to such an orbit

circumcircle n
Umkreis
a circle that passes through every vertex of a given polygon

circumcise v
beschneiden
to remove the foreskin from the penis

circumcised adj
beschnitten
of a man
of a woman

circumciser n
Beschneider Beschneiderin
one who performs circumcision

circumcision n
Beschneidung Zirkumzision
removal of foreskin from penis

circumference /sɜːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɝːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ n
Umfang
length of such line
line that bounds a circle or other two-dimensional object

circumfix /səːkəmˈfɪks/ /sɚkəmˈfɪks/ /ˈsəːkəmfɪks/ /ˈsɚkəmfɪks/ n
Zirkumfix
affix with both a pre- and sufixing part

circumflex /ˈsɜːkəmˌflɛks/ /ˈsɝkəmˌflɛks/ n
Zirkumflex Accent circonflexe Dach
circumflex accent

circumlocution /ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌsɝkəmləˈkjuʃən/ n
Umschweife
roundabout or indirect way of speaking

circumnavigate /ˌsə.kəmˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ /ˌsɝ.kəmˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
umschiffen
to circumvent or bypass
die Welt umsegeln
to sail around the world
umschiffen umsegeln
to sail completely around something

circumscribe /ˈsɜː.kəm.skɹaɪb/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.skɹaɪb/ v
einkreisen
to draw a line around; encircle
eingrenzen
to limit narrowly; restrict

circumspect /ˈsɜː.kəm.spɛkt/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.spɛkt/ adj
umsichtig vorsichtig
carefully aware of all circumstances

circumstance /ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)ns/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.ˌstæns/ n
Umstand
that which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event
event; fact; particular incident

circumvent v
umgehen
to avoid or get around something
ausmanövrieren
to outwit
umlagern
to surround or besiege

circumvention /ˌsɜː(ɹ)kəmˈvɛnʃən/ n
Überlistung
act of prevailing
Umgehung
bypassing

circus /ˈsɜːkəs/ /ˈsɝkəs/ n
Zirkus
company that travels

circus ring n
Manege
arena in a circus where acts are performed

cirque /sɜːk/ /sɝk/ n
Kar
curved depression in a mountainside

cirrhosis /sɪˈɹoʊsɪs/ n
Zirrhose
chronic disease of the liver

cirrostratus /ˌsɪɹəˈstɹeɪtəs/ n
Schleierwolke Zirrostratus
cloud

cis /sɪs/ adj
cis
cisgender

cis man n
Cis-Mann

cis- /sɪs/ prefix
cis- zis-
on this side of

cisalpine adj
cisalpin zisalpin zisalpinisch
On the south side of the Alps

cisgender /sɪsˈdʒɛndə/ /sɪsˈdʒɛndɚ/ adj
cis cis-gender cisgender cisgeschlechtlich zissexuell
having a gender the same as one's sex

cissoid n
Zissoide
cissoid

cistern /ˈsɪs.tən/ /ˈsɪs.tɚn/ n
Spülkasten
flush toilet's container
Zisterne
reservoir for holding water

citadel /ˈsɪtədəl/ n
Zitadelle
a strong fortress that sits high above a city
a stronghold or fortified place

citation /ˌsaɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
Begründung ehrenvolle Erwähnung
a commendation in recognition of some achievement, or a formal statement of an achievement
Vorladung
an official summons
Aufzählung
enumeration
Zitieren
the act of citing a passage from a book
Zitat Zitierung
the passage or words quoted; quotation

citizen /ˈsɪtɪzən/ n
Zivilist Zivilistin
civilian
Staatsbürger Staatsbürgerin Bürger Bürgerin
legal member of a state
Bürger Einwohner
legal resident of a city
Einwohner
resident of any particular place

citizen journalism n
Graswurzel-Journalismus
reporting by amateurs on the scene of an event

citizen science n
Bürgerwissenschaft
citizen science

citizenship n
Staatsbürgerschaft Staatsangehörigkeit Bürgerschaft
state of being a citizen

citole n
Citole
archaic musical instrument

citrange n
Zitrange
hybrid

citrate n
Citrat
salt or ester of citric acid

citric acid /ˌsɪtɹɪk ˈæsɪd/ n
Citronensäure Zitronensäure
2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, C₆H₈O₇

citric acid cycle /ˈsɪtɹɪk ˌæsɪd ˈsaɪkəl/ n
Citratzyklus Zitronensäurezyklus
the Krebs cycle

citrine n
Citrin
brownish-yellow quartz

citrus fruit n
Zitrusfrucht
fruit of genus Citrus

city /sɪtɪ/ /ˈsɪti/ /ˈsɪt̬i/ n
Stadt Großstadt
large settlement

city council n
Stadtrat
town/city governing body

city father n
Stadtvater

city hall /ˈsɪti ˌhɑl/ /ˈsɪti ˌhɔl/ /ˈsɪti ˌhɔːl/ n
Rathaus
building
government

city state n
Stadtstaat
sovereign city

civet /ˈsɪ.vɪt/ n
Zibetkatze
cat-like animal

civic /ˈsɪvɪk/ adj
bürgerlich
Having to do with a city or the people who live there

civic-minded adj
sozial engagiert
supportive of policies and practices that serve the interests of society

civics /ˈsɪvɪks/ n
Gemeinschaftskunde Sozialkunde
study of good citizenship and proper membership in a community

civil /ˈsɪv.əl/ adj
zivil bürgerlich
Related to people and government office as opposed to military or religion
zivilisiert
behaving in a reasonable or polite manner

civil aviation n
Zivilluftfahrt
non-military aviation

civil code n
Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch
a systematic collection of laws between private parties

civil disobedience n
ziviler Ungehorsam
active and non-violent refusal to obey

civil engineer n
Bauingenieur Bauingenieurin
engineer specialised in civil engineering

civil engineering n
Bauingenieurwesen Bauwesen
technical design and construction of public works and/or equivalent private ones

civil law n
Zivilrecht Bürgerliches Recht
body of law dealing with private relations
römisch-germanisches Recht
legal system contrasting with common law

civil partnership n
eingetragene Partnerschaft
arrangement for same-sex couples

civil registry n
Standesamt
government repository or database

civil rights n
Bürgerrecht Grundrecht
rights deserved by all people under all circumstances

civil servant n
Beamtin Beamter Funktionär Funktionärin
government employee

civil service n
Staatsdienst Öffentlicher Dienst
branches of government that are not military, legislative or judicial

civil society n
Zivilgesellschaft
institutions, voluntary organizations and corporate bodies

civil twilight n
bürgerliche Dämmerung
period in which the sun is less than 6° below the horizon

civil union n
eingetragene Partnerschaft
legal union similar to marriage

civil war n
Bürgerkrieg
war between factions within a single country

civilian /sɪˈvɪljən/ adj
zivil
not related to the military armed forces

civilian /sɪˈvɪljən/ n
Zivilist Zivilistin
non-military person

civility /sɪ.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ n
Höflichkeit Anstand Verbindlichkeit
politeness; behavior which conforms to social conventions

civilization /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] n
Zivilisiertwerden
act or process of civilizing or becoming civilized
Kultur
human society
Zivilisation Kultur
organized culture

civilization /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] pn
Zivilisation
people of the world considered to have a high standard of behavior

civilized /ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/ adj
zivilisiert
having a highly developed society or culture
showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement

clabber /ˈklæb.ə(ɹ)/ n
Dickmilch Sauermilch
curdled milk

clad /klæd/ v
kleiden
to clothe

cladogram n
Cladogramm Kladogramm

claim /kleɪm/ n
Anspruch Mutung
demand of ownership for previously unowned land
Anspruch
demand of ownership
(law) demand for compensation
Behauptung
new statement of truth made about something
Anspruch Rechtstitel
the right or ground of demanding

claim /kleɪm/ v
beanspruchen fordern
to demand ownership of something
beanspruchen
to demand ownership or right to use for land
behaupten
to state a new fact

clairvoyance /klɛəˈvɔɪəns/ /klɛɹˈvɔɪəns/ n
Hellseherei Hellsehen
the power to perceive objects that are not accessible to the senses

clairvoyant /ˌklɛəˈvɔɪ.ənt/ /ˌklɛɹˈvɔɪ.ənt/ adj
hellseherisch präkognitiv
able to foresee the future
hellseherisch
able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses
of, or relating to clairvoyance

clairvoyant /ˌklɛəˈvɔɪ.ənt/ /ˌklɛɹˈvɔɪ.ənt/ n
Hellseher Hellseherin Seher Seherin Wahrsager Wahrsagerin
person able to foresee the future
Hellseher Hellseherin
person able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses

clam /klæm/ [kleəm] n
Muschel Klaffmuschel Venusmuschel
mollusc

clam up v
schweigen
become silent

clamber /ˈklæmbə/ /ˈklæmbɚ/ v
klettern
to climb with difficulty or haphazardly

clammy /ˈklæmi/ adj
klamm
Cold and damp

clamor /ˈklæm.ə/ /ˈklæm.ɚ/ n
Geheul
Aufschrei Geschrei Protest Ruf
continued public expression, often of dissatisfaction; popular outcry
Geschrei Gezeter Schreierei
great outcry or vociferation
Krach Lärm Lärmkulisse
loud and continued noise

clamor /ˈklæm.ə/ /ˈklæm.ɚ/ v
laut werden
to become noisy insistently
schreien
to cry out and/or demand
mit lautem Geschrei fordern
to demand by outcry

clamp /klæmp/ n
Klammer Klemme Schraubzwinge
woodworking tool

clan /klæn/ n
Clan Sippe
group having common ancestor

clandestine /klænˈdɛstɪn/ adj
geheim heimlich klammheimlich klandestin
done or kept in secret

clandestinely /klænˈdɛs.tɪn.li/ adv
heimlich verdeckt
in a secret, covert manner

clangour /ˈklæŋəɹ/ n
Getöse Schall
a loud, repeating clanging sound; a loud racket; a din

clap /klæp/ n
Knall Schlag
Any loud, sudden, explosive sound
Klatschen
The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together
Tripper
gonorrhea

clap /klæp/ v
klatschen applaudieren
To applaud by clapping the hands
knallen
To bring two surfaces together forcefully, creating a sharp sound
improvisieren zusammenbasteln
To create or assemble (something) hastily
klatschen
To strike the palms of the hands together

clapboard /ˈklæb(ə)ɹd/ /ˈklæpˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ n
Schindel
siding for houses

clapper /ˈklæpɚ/ n
Klöppel Schwengel
the tongue of a bell

clapperboard n
Filmklappe
device used in film

clapping /ˈklæpɪŋ/ n
Klatschen
the action by which someone or something claps

clapping game n
Klatschspiel
an activity in which two or more people stand facing each other and clap hands to a rhyming chant

claptrap /ˈklæpˌtɹæp/ n
Gequatsche Gerede Geschwätz
empty verbiage or nonsense

claque /ˈklæk/ n
Claque
people hired to applaud or boo

clarification /ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Erläuterung Verdeutlichung
clarification of ideas, meaning, etc

clarified butter n
Butterschmalz
cooking fat made from butter

clarify /ˈklæɹɪfaɪ/ v
klären
to make clear

clarinet /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛt/ n
Klarinette
woodwind musical instrument

clarinetist n
Klarinettist Klarinettistin
musician

clarity /ˈklæɹɪti/ n
Klarheit
the state or measure of being clear

clash /klaʃ/ /klæʃ/ n
Clash
opposition; contradiction
Auseinandersetzung Zusammenstoß
skirmish

clasp /klæsp/ /klɑːsp/ n
Spange Griff
fastener or holder

clasp /klæsp/ /klɑːsp/ v
greifen
take hold of; grab tightly

class /klæs/ /klɑːs/ n
Klasse Stil
admirable behavior; elegance
Classis Klasse
classification below Phylum and above Order
Klasse
group of students in a regularly scheduled meeting with a teacher
(programming, object-oriented) set of objects possibly differing in state but not behavior
category of seats in an airplane, train or other means of mass transportation
group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes
social grouping, based on job, wealth, etc.
division of society into classes
(set theory) collection of sets definable by a shared property
group of students who commenced or completed their education during a particular year
Unterricht
series of classes covering a single subject

class action n
Sammelklage
lawsuit

class clown n
Klassenclown Klassenkasper
student who frequently makes jokes

class diagram n
Klassendiagramm
type of static structure diagram

class envy n
Sozialneid
envy against upper class

class reunion n
Klassentreffen
planned event

class struggle n
Klassenkampf
struggle between classes

class variable n
Klassenvariable

class warfare n
Klassenkampf

class-based adj
klassenbasiert
using entities called objects

class-based language n
objektbasierte Sprache

class-based programming n
klassenbasierte Programmierung

classeme n
Klassem
generic seme

classic /ˈklæ.sɪk/ adj
klassisch
exemplary of a particular style
exhibiting timeless quality

classic /ˈklæ.sɪk/ n
Klassiker
example
lasting work
sports event

classical /ˈklæsɪkl̩/ adj
klassisch
art etc
literature etc
Greek and Roman

classical music n
Klassik
music of the classical period
Klassik klassische Musik
the more serious forms of European and American music

classical studies n
Altertumswissenschaft Altertumswissenschaften
study

classicism n
Klassizismus
classical traditions of the art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome

classicistic adj
klassizistisch
of or pertaining to classicism

classification /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Klassifikation Klassifizierung
act of forming into classes

classified advertisement n
Kleinanzeige Annonce
newspaper or website advertisements under categories

classifier /ˈklæsɪfaɪɚ/ n
Zählwort Klassifikator Numeralklassifikator Zahlklassifikator Zähleinheitswort Zählklassenwort
(linguistics) word or morpheme used to indicate a semantic class

classify /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/ v
einordnen einstufen klassifizieren unterteilen
identify or divide into classes

classism /ˈklæsɪzm̩/ n
Klassismus
discrimination based on social class

classist /ˈklæsɪst/ adj
klassistisch
pertaining to classism

classist /ˈklæsɪst/ n
Klassist
advocate of classism

classless adj
klassenlos
not divided into societal or economic groups

classmate /ˈklɑːs.meɪt/ n
Klassenkamerad Klassenkameradin Mitschüler Mitschülerin
student who is in the same class at school

classpath n
Klassenpfad
Java path

classroom /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ n
Klassenzimmer Klassenraum
room in a school

classy /ˈklæs.i/ adj
nobel
elegant and fashionable

clathrate /ˈklæθɹeɪt/ n
Clathrat Klathrat
clathrate compound

clatter /ˈklætɚ/ n
Geklapper Gepolter
A rattling noise

clatter /ˈklætɚ/ v
klappern poltern
To cause to make a rattling sound

clause /klɔːz/ n
Nebensatz
grammar: group of words which include a subject and any necessary predicate
Teilsatz
grammar: verb along with a subject and modifiers
Klausel
legal: separate part of a contract

claustrophobia n
Klaustrophobie Raumangst Platzangst
fear of closed, tight places

claustrophobic adj
klaustrophobisch
Suffering from claustrophobia

claustrum /ˈklɔːstɹəm/ n
Claustrum Vormauer
sheet of grey matter

clavichord /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔːd/ n
Clavichord Klavichord
early keyboard instrument

clavicle n
Schlüsselbein Clavicula Klavikula
collar bone

clavicytherium /ˌklæv.ə.saɪˈθɪə.ɹi.əm/ /ˌklæv.ə.saɪˈθɪə.ɹɪ.əm/ n
Claviciterium Clavicytherium Klavicitherium Klaviziterium Klavizitherium
harpsichord in which the soundboard and strings are mounted vertically facing the player

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ n
Klaue Kralle
curved horny nail
Greifer
mechanical device for gripping
Schere
pincer of a crustacean

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ v
kratzen zerkratzen
scratch or tear at
klammern krallen
to use claws to seize, to grip

clay /kleɪ/ n
Ton Lehm
mineral substance
Asche
tennis court surface

clay pigeon n
Tontaube Wurftaube
target in sport shooting

claybank n
Falbe

claymation /ˈkleɪˌmeɪ.ʃən/ n
Knetanimation
stop-motion animation using pieces made from a deformable substance

claystone n
Tonstein
sedimentary rock composed of fine, clay particles

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ adj
sauber rein
not dirty
rein sauber
pure, especially morally or religiously
sauber
smooth, exact, and performed well
slang: cool or neat
not having used mind-altering or mood-changing substances

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ v
putzen reinigen säubern
(intransitive) to make things clean
reinigen putzen säubern abwischen
(transitive) to remove dirt from a place or object
putzen aufräumen
(transitive) to tidy up

clean and jerk n
Stoßen
in weightlifting

clean-shaven adj
glattrasiert
having had hair shaved off

cleaner /ˈkli.nɚ/ /ˈkliː.nə/ n
Reinigungskraft Gebäudereiniger Gebäudereinigerin
person who cleans
Reiniger
substance used for cleaning

cleaning shoe n
Reinigungsvorrichtung
part of a combine

cleanliness /ˈklɛnlinəs/ n
Reinlichkeit Sauberkeit
the property of being cleanly

cleanly /ˈkliːnli/ /ˈklɛnli/ adj
reinlich
being habitually clean

cleanroom n
Reinraum
room or environment controlled to minimize airborne particulate matter

cleanup [ˈkliːˌnʌp] n
Säuberungsaktion
the act of cleaning or tidying

clear /klɪə(ɹ)/ /klɪɹ/ adj
klar hell
bright, not obscured
deutlich eindeutig
free of ambiguity or doubt
rein
free of guilt or suspicion
klar frei
free of obstacles
klar durchsichtig
transparent in colour
klar heiter wolkenlos
without clouds

clear /klɪə(ɹ)/ /klɪɹ/ adv
weg von
not near or touching something

clear /klɪə(ɹ)/ /klɪɹ/ v
freiräumen räumen
löschen
computing: reset; return to zero
klären
sports: to defend by moving the ball away from the defending goal
klar werden aufklaren
to become clear or freed from obstructions
abklären aufklären ausräumen klären
to eliminate ambiguity or doubt; to clarify
roden
to fell all trees of a forest
freigeben verrechnen
to go through as payment
befreien entheben
to remove from suspicion

clear cut adj
deutlich ersichtlich sichtlich
straightforward

clear one's throat v
räuspern
forcibly expulsing air from one's lungs

clear up v
aufklären
clarify, correct a misconception
aufklaren
of stormy weather: dissipate, become calm

clearance n
Erlaubnis Freigabe
permission for a vehicle to proceed, or for a person to travel
Ausverkauf
sale of merchandise at a reduced price

clearcutting n
Kahlschlag
forestry practice

clearing /ˈklɪəɹɪŋ/ /ˈklɪɹɪŋ/ n
Aufklärung Klärung
act or process of making or becoming clear
Lichtung Waldlichtung Kahlschlagsfläche Rodung
area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees
Nebellichtung
open space in the fog etc
Abrechnungsverkehr Clearing Geldausgleich Verrechnung Zahlungsausgleich unter Banken
process of completing and settling transactions centrally
Freischaltung
sequence of events used to disconnect a call

clearly /ˈkliːɹli/ /ˈklɪəli/ /ˈklɪɹli/ adv
klar deutlich
in a clear manner

cleartext n
Klartext unverschlüsselter Text
unencrypted text

cleat /kliːt/ n
Klampe
device to secure a rope
Stollen
protrusion on the bottom of a shoe

cleats /kliːts/ n
Stollenschuhe
pair of shoes equipped with cleats

cleavable adj
spaltbar
capable of being cleaved

cleavage /ˈklivɪdʒ/ /ˈkliːvɪdʒ/ n
Furchung Teilung Zellteilung
biology: cell division
Spaltung
chemistry: splitting of a large molecule
Schieferung Spaltneigung
mineralogy: tendency of a crystal to split
Dekolletee Dekolleté
separation between breasts
Kluft Teilung
the act of cleaving or the state of being cleft

cleave /kliv/ /kliːv/ v
spalten
transitive to split or sever

cleaver /ˈklivɚ/ n
Cleaver Hackbeil
a squarish knife used for hacking

clef n
Schlüssel Notenschlüssel
musical symbol

cleft /klɛft/ n
Spalte Riß
opening made or as if made by splitting

cleft chin n
Kinngrübchen
cleft chin

cleft palate n
Hasenscharte
congenital opening in mouth

clematis /ˈklɛmətɪs/ n
Waldrebe
any plant of the genus Clematis

clemency /ˈklɛ.mən.si/ n
Milde
leniency, mercy
mildness of weather

clement adj
nachsichtig
lenient or merciful; charitable
mild
mild

clementine /ˈklɛməntaɪn/ n
Klementine
citrus fruit

clench /klɛntʃ/ v
ballen
to squeeze

clepsydra /ˈklɛpsɪdɹə/ n
Klepsydra
water clock

clerestory n
Lichtgaden Obergaden
upper part of a wall

clergy /ˈklɜːdʒi/ /ˈklɝdʒi/ n
Klerus Geistlichkeit
people trained to officiate at religious ceremonies and services

clergyman /ˈklɜːdʒimən/ /ˈklɝdʒimən/ n
Kleriker Geistlicher Pastor Pfarrer Seelenhirt Seelenhirte
ordained (male) Christian minister, male member of the clergy

clergyperson n
Geistliche Geistlicher Kleriker Klerikerin Pastor Pastorin
ordained (male or female) Christian minister, male or female member of the clergy

clergywoman n
Geistliche Klerikerin Pastorin Pfarrerin Seelsorgerin
ordained (female) Christian minister, female member of the clergy

cleric /klɛɹɪk/ n
Kleriker
clergy member

clerical /ˈklɛɹɪkəl/ adj
geistlich klerikal priesterlich
of or relating to the clergy

clerihew /ˈklɛɹɨˌhjuː/ /ˈklɛɹɪ̈ˌhju/ n
Clerihew
rhyme of four lines, usually regarding a person

clerk /klɐːk/ /klɑːk/ /klɝk/ n
Angestellte Buchhalter Büroangestellte Bürokauffrau Bürokaufmann Gerichtsschreiber
one working with records etc.

clever /ˈklɛvɚ/ adj
schlau
klug schlau clever gescheit patent
mentally quick or sharp
geschickt
nimble with hands or body
skillful
clever
resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning
einfallsreich erfinderisch findig geistreich originell
showing inventiveness or originality

cliché /kliːˈʃeɪ/ /ˈkliːʃeɪ/ n
Klischee
anything (other than a phrase) that is overused
Klischee Gemeinplatz
overused phrase or expression

click /klɪk/ n
Klick Mausklick Klicken
act of pressing a button on a computer mouse
Klix Schnalzlaut
in phonetics

click /klɪk/ v
schnalzen
intransitive: emit a click
klicken
transitive: operate so as to make click
klicken anklicken
transitive: press and release (button on a mouse)
intransitive: click the left button of a mouse

click beetle n
Schnellkäfer
beetle of the family Elateridae

clickbait /ˈklɪkbeɪt/ n
Clickbait Klickköder
content aimed at generating advertising revenue

client /ˈklaɪ.ənt/ /ˈklʌɪənt/ n
Kunde Kundin Endverbraucher Konsument
a customer or receiver of services
Klient
person who receives help or advice from a professional person
computing: the role of a computer application or system

clientele /klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl/ n
Kundschaft Klientel
body of clients who frequent an establishment

cliff /klɪf/ n
Klippe Felsen
a (near) vertical rock face

cliffhanger /ˌklɪfˈhæŋ.ə(ɹ)/ n
offenes Ende
(narratology) an ending or stopping point

climate /ˈklaɪmɪt/ n
Klima
long-term atmospheric conditions
context in general of a particular political, moral etc. situation

climate change n
Klimawandel Klimaveränderung
changes in the Earth's climate

climate sceptic n
Klimaskeptiker Klimaskeptikerin
person

climate strike /ˈklaɪmət straik/ n
Klimastreik
a protest in form of skipping school or work to draw public's attention to the problem of climate crisis

climatologist n
Klimaforscher Klimaforscherin Klimatologe Klimatologin
scholar of climatology

climatology n
Klimatologie
science

climax /ˈklaɪmæks/ n
Höhepunkt Orgasmus
orgasm
Höhepunkt
point of greatest intensity or force

climb /klaɪm/ v
klettern steigen
to ascend, to go up
to mount, to move upwards on
klettern
to practice the sport of climbing
to move by using the hands and feet
of plants: to grow upwards by clinging to something
aufsteigen
to scale

climb up v
aufsteigen besteigen erklimmen
gradually ascend something
aufsteigen
make a gradual ascent]] or increase

climber /ˈklai.mɚ/ /ˈklaɪm.ə(ɹ)/ n
Bergsteiger Bergsteigerin Kletterer
one who climbs
Kletterpflanze Schlingpflanze
plant that climbs

climbing /ˈklaɪ̯mɪŋ/ n
Kletterei
Klettern
the sport of climbing

climbing wall n
Kletterwand
artificial wall

cling /ˈklɪŋ/ v
hängen
(figuratively) feel strongly about
haften klammern
hold tightly

cling film /ˈklɪŋˌfɪlm/ n
Frischhaltefolie Plastikfolie Adhäsionsfolie
plastic film that clings

clingfilm /ˈklɪŋfɪlm/ n
Frischhaltefolie
plastic film

clingy /ˈklɪŋi/ adj
anhaftend anhänglich
having a tendency to cling
klammernd possessiv
possessive over a lover

clinic /ˈklɪnɪk/ n
Klinik
medical facility

clinical /ˈklɪnɪkəl/ adj
klinisch
of or pertaining to a medical clinic or facility

clinical chemistry n
klinische Chemie
branch of pathology

clinical psychology n
Klinische Psychologie
branch of psychology

clinician /klɪˈnɪʃən/ n
Kliniker Klinikerin
Kliniker Klinikerin Krankenhausarzt Krankenhausärztin
doctor working in a clinic

clinometer n
Klinometer Neigungsmesser
measuring apparatus

clinopyroxene /ˌklaɪnoʊpaɪˈɹɑksin/ /ˌklaɪnə(ʊ)paɪˈɹɒksiːn/ n
Klinopyroxen
pyroxene with monoclinic crystals

clip /klɪp/ n
Klips
something which clips or grasps; a device for attaching one object to another.

clipboard n
Zwischenablage
in computing: buffer for temporary storage
Klemmbrett
physical object

clipper n
Klipper
fast sailing ship

clipping /ˈklɪpɪŋ/ n
abschneidend beschneidend schneidend
action of the verb "to clip"
Ausschnitt Presseausschnitt Zeitungsausschnitt
article clipped from a newspaper
Abschnitt Rasenschnitt Schnipsel Schnitt
piece of something removed by clipping
Kurzform Kurzwortbildung
short form

clique /kliːk/ /ˈklɪk/ n
Clique
small, exclusive group
subgraph

clitic /ˈklɪ.tɪk/ n
Klitikon
morpheme attached to another word

clitoral /ˈklɪtəɹəl/ adj
klitoral
of, or relating to the clitoris

clitoral glans n
Klitoriseichel
clitoral glans

clitoral hood n
Klitorisvorhaut
fold of skin

clitoris /ˈklɪtəɹɪs/ n
Klitoris Kitzler
elongated erectile organ

cloaca /kloʊˈeɪkə/ /kləʊˈeɪkə/ n
Kloake
anatomical feature of birds etc

cloak /ˈkloʊk/ n
Deckmantel
blanket-like covering, often metaphorical
Umhang Pelerine
cape

cloak /ˈkloʊk/ v
verhüllen
to cover as with a cloak

cloak-and-dagger adj
Mantel-und-Degen
marked by menacing furtive secrecy

cloakroom n
Garderobe Kleideraufbewahrung
room for coats
Gepäckaufbewahrung Gepäcksaufbewahrung
room for luggage

clobber /klɒb.ə(ɹ)/ v
überschreiben
(computing) To overwrite or override, often unintentionally.
dreschen durchhauen
to hit or bash severely

cloche /klɒʃ/ n
Glosche
tableware covering
Topfhut
women's hat

clock /klɑk/ /klɒk/ n
Taktsignal
electrical signal
Uhr
instrument to measure or keep track of time
Tacho Tachometer
odometer

clock face n
Zifferblatt
the surface of a clock that contains the dial and hands

clock generator n
Taktgeber
circuit

clock tower n
Uhrturm
tower having a large clock

clockmaker n
Uhrmacherin Uhrmacher
person who makes clocks

clockwise /ˈklɒkwaɪz/ adv
Uhrzeigersinn
in a circular fashion in the same direction as the hands of an analogue clock

clockwork /ˈklɑkwɝk/ /ˈklɒkwɜːk/ n
Uhrwerk Federwerk
mechanism powered by coiled spring to drive mechanical device

clod /klɑd/ /klɒd/ n
Klumpen
lump of something, especially of earth or clay
Trottel
stupid person

clodhopper n
Bauerntölpel Scharrhans
clumsy person

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ n
hemmen verstopfen
a blockage
Holzschuh
a type of shoe with an inflexible, often wooden sole and an open heel

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ v
verstopfen
to block or slow passage through

clogs to clogs in three generations proverb
Erwerben, Vererben, Verderben
wealth earned in one generation seldom lasts

cloister /ˈklɔɪstə/ /ˈklɔɪstɚ/ n
Kreuzgang
covered walk with an open colonnade
Klausur Klosterleben
monastic life
Kloster Kreuzgang
place devoted to religious seclusion

cloister vault n
Klostergewölbe
structure created by intersection of vaults

cloistral adj
klösterlich
of, pertaining to, or living in a cloister
Mönchs- klösterlich
sheltered from the world; monastic

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ n
Klon
living organism (originally a plant)
copy of something already existing
group of identical cells derived from a single cell

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ v
klonen
create a clone

clonic /ˈklɒnɪk/ adj
klonisch
having irregular, convulsive spasms

clonus /ˈkləʊnəs/ n
Klonus
muscular spasm

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ adj
nah
at a little distance
drückend schwül
hot and humid or muggy

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ n
Sackgasse
street

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ v
schließen
close (one's eyes)
schließen zumachen
move (a door)
obstruct (an opening)
schließen beenden
put an end to

close call /kləʊskɔːl/ n
um ein Haar Davonkommen
situation

close ranks v
die Reihen schließen
to regroup forces

close season /kləʊz siːzən/ n
Schonzeit
time of year when hunting or fishing is not permitted

close, but no cigar phraseologicalUnit
knapp daneben ist auch vorbei
that's almost correct, but not quite

close-knit adj
eng verbunden engverbunden
closely linked or connected, as by a common identity, culture, or bond

close-up /kləʊsˈʌp/ n
Nahaufnahme
photographic (or other) image in which the subject is shown at a relatively large scale

closed /kloʊzd/ /kləʊzd/ adj
abgeschlossen
geschlossen
not open
zu
not operating or conducting trade
geschlossen nicht öffentlich
not public

closed caption n
geschlossener Untertitel optional zuschaltbarer Untertitel
text displayed on a screen with suitable equipment

closed circuit n
geschlossener Stromkreis
complete electric circuit

closed syllable n
geschlossene Silbe
Translations

closed-end fund n
geschlossener Fonds
collective investment

closely /ˈkləʊsliː/ adv
dicht eng
in a close manner

closemouthed adj
schweigsam verschwiegen zurückhaltend
reticent, secretive or uncommunicative

closeout n
Totalausverkauf
retail: sale in which all merchandise is sold

closet /ˈklɑzɪt/ /ˈklɒzɪt/ n
Schrank
furniture
Abstellkammer Ankleide Kammer Kamurke Käfter
small private chamber

closing time n
Ladenschluss Sperrstunde
time when a pub closes

closure /ˈkloʊ.ʒɝ/ /ˈkləʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/ n
Closure Funktionsabschluss
computing
Hülle
mathematical set

clot /klɒt/ n
Trottel
a silly person
Blutgerinnsel
blood clot

clot /klɒt/ v
Klumpen bilden klumpen
to form into a clot

cloth /kloʊθ/ /klɑθ/ /klɒθ/ /klɔːθ/ /klɔθ/ n
Tuch
piece of cloth
Stoff Tuch
woven fabric

clothe /ˈkloʊð/ /ˈkləʊð/ v
kleiden
adorn with clothing

clothed /klɑθt/ /klɒθt/ /klɔθt/ /ˈkloʊðd/ /ˈkləʊðd/ adj
bekleidet
wearing clothing

clothes /kloʊ(ð)z/ /kloʊðz/ /kləʊ(ð)z/ /kləʊðz/ n
Kleider Kleidung Anziehsachen Klamotten
apparel

clothes don't make the man proverb
Kleider machen keine Leute
clothes don't make the man

clothes dryer n
Wäschetrockner
appliance

clothes moth n
Kleidermotte
insect

clothes peg n
Wäscheklammer Kluppe
an object used to attach wet laundry to a clothesline

clothes shop n
Kleidergeschäft
type of shop

clotheshorse n
Wäscheständer
laundry frame

clothesline /ˈkloʊðzlaɪn/ /ˈkləʊðzlaɪn/ n
Wäscheleine
rope or cord for drying clothes

clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ n
Kleidung
clothes

clotted cream n
Streichrahm
thick cream

cloud /klaʊd/ n
Schleier Wolke
anything which makes things foggy or gloomy
Wolke
mass of dust, steam or smoke
group of objects suspended above the ground or flying
the Internet
Wolke Gewölk
visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air

cloud /klaʊd/ v
verschleiern
to make obscure (e.g. to cloud the issue)

cloud chamber n
Nebelkammer

cloud computing n
Cloud-Computing Rechnerwolke
computing services provided over the Internet

cloud nine /ˈklaʊd ˈnaɪn/ n
Wolke sieben siebter Himmel
state of bliss

cloud up v
bewölken beziehen
to become cloudy

cloud-cuckoo-land /klaʊdˈkʊkuːlænd/ n
Schilda Wolkenkuckucksheim
imaginary place with unrealistic or silly people

cloudberry /ˈklaʊdˌbɛɹi/ n
Moltebeere Multebeere Multbeere Torfbeere
fruit
Moltebeere
species

cloudburst /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːst/ /ˈklaʊdˌbɝst/ n
Wolkenbruch
sudden heavy rainstorm

clouded /ˈklaʊdɪd/ adj
getrübt
unknown, surrounded in mystery

clouded leopard n
Nebelparder
medium sized arboreal cat

cloudlet n
Wölkchen
a small cloud

cloudy /ˈklaʊdi/ /ˈklaʊːdɪ/ /ˈkɫaʊdi/ adj
bewölkt wolkig
covered with or characterised by clouds
trüb
uncertain; unclear

clout /klaʊt/ /klʌʊt/ n
Durchsetzungskraft Einfluss Gewicht
influence, effectiveness
Kopfnuss
informal: blow with the hand

clove /kloʊv/ /kləʊv/ n
Gewürznelke Nelke
spice
Zehe
constitutive bulb of garlic

cloven hoof n
Klaue
divided hoof, as on bovine animals
Pferdefuß
mark of the Devil

clover /ˈkloʊ.vɚ/ /ˈkləʊ.və(ɹ)/ n
Klee
plant in genus Trifolium

cloverleaf /ˈkloʊvɚliːf/ /ˈkləʊvəliːf/ n
Kleeblatt
leaf of a clover plant

cloverleaf interchange n
Kleeblatt Kleeblattkreuz
junction of two highways

clown /klaʊn/ n
Clown Clownin
performance artist working in a circus
Trottel Clown
person acting in a silly fashion

clownfish n
Anemonenfisch Clownfisch
fish of the genera Amphiprion or Premnas

cloying /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
gefühlsduselig rührselig süßlich
excessively sweet
übertrieben
unpleasantly excessive

cloze /kloʊz/ n
Lückentest Lückentexttest

club /klʌb/ n
Verein Klub
association of members
Schläger
hitting implement
Nachtklub Nachtlokal
nightclub
Kreuz Treff
playing card symbol, ♣
Keule
weapon

club /klʌb/ v
knüppeln
to hit with a club
zusammenlegen
to join together to form a group

club moss n
Bärlapp
any member of the family Lycopodiaceae

clubbing /ˈklʌbɪŋ/ n
Clubbing
(uncountable) practice of frequenting nightclubs

clubfoot n
Klumpfuß
foot malformation

clubhouse n
Klubhaus
a building used by a club

clubs /klʌbz/ n
Kreuz Treff
one of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♣

cluck /klʌk/ n
Gackern
sound made by hen

cluck /klʌk/ v
gackern
to produce cluck sound

clue /kluː/ n
Hinweis Anhaltspunkt Faden
information that may lead one to a certain point or conclusion
Indiz
object or marking that may be used in evidence

clue /kluː/ v
informieren unterrichten
to provide with information

clueless /ˈkluː.ləs/ adj
ahnungslos planlos
lacking knowledge or understanding

cluelessness n
Ahnungslosigkeit
state of being clueless

clump /klʌmp/ n
Klumpen
cluster
Plumps
dull thud
Büschel
thick group

clumsiness /ˈklʌm.zi.nəs/ n
Plumpheit Unbeholfenheit Ungeschicklichkeit
the condition or quality of being clumsy

clumsy /ˈklʌmzi/ adj
klobig plump unbeholfen sperrig unhandlich
awkward or inefficient in use or construction
klobig plump ungeschickt tollpatschig unbeholfen schwerfällig
awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous
klobig plump tollpatschig ungeschickt
not elegant or well-planned

clumsy /ˈklʌmzi/ n
Tölpel
clumsy person

clunky adj
klobig schwerfällig
ungainly and awkward to use

cluster /ˈklʌstə/ /ˈklʌstɚ/ n
Traube
a bunch of grapes
Cluster
group of computers working together
secundal chord of three or more notes
Gruppe Haufen
group of consonants
significant subset within a population
Cluster Schwarm Sternhaufen
group of galaxies or stars
Anhäufung Büschel Gruppe Haufen Schwarm
group or bunch of something
Schwarm Traube
set of bombs or mines

cluster bomb n
Streubombe
explosive munition

cluster compound n
Clusterverbindung

clutch /klʌt͡ʃ/ n
Kupplung Kupplungspedal
A device to interrupt power transmission
Kupplungspedal Kupplung
The pedal in a car that disengages power transmission

clutch /klʌt͡ʃ/ v
ergreifen packen schnappen
to grip or grasp tightly

clutch bag n
Unterarmtasche
Type of handbag

clutch pedal n
Kupplungspedal
pedal modulating the clutch

clutter /ˈklʌtə(ɹ)/ /ˈklʌtɚ/ n
Durcheinander Unordnung Verwirrung Wirrwarr
a confused disordered jumble of things

clutter /ˈklʌtə(ɹ)/ /ˈklʌtɚ/ v
anhäufen verwirren überhäufen überladen
to fill something with clutter

cnidarian /nɪˈdɛːɹɪən/ /nʌɪˈdɛːɹɪən/ n
Nesseltier
any of various invertebrate animals that belong to the phylum Cnidaria

cnidocyte n
Nesselzelle
stinging capsule found in cnidarians

co- /kɒ/ /ˈkoʊ-/ prefix
mit- ko-
together, mutually, jointly

co-brother-in-law n
Schwager Schwippschwager
one's spouse's brother-in-law

co-conspirator n
Mitverschwörer
person involved with others in a conspiracy

co-counselling n
co-counseln
form of self-help counselling

co-ed /ˈkoʊˌɛd/ adj
gemischt
that mixes males and females
that teaches both males and females

co-ed /ˈkoʊˌɛd/ n
Studentin
dated: young woman who attends college

co-father-in-law n
Gegenschwäher Mitschwiegervater
father of one's son- or daughter-in-law

co-opt v
kooptieren
To elect as a fellow member of a group, such as a committee.

co-religionist /kəʊɹɪˈlɪdʒənɪst/ n
Glaubensbruder Glaubensschwester
a fellow follower of one's religion

co-sister-in-law n
Schwiegerschwägerin Schwippschwägerin

coach /koʊtʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ n
Reisebus Bus Überlandbus
long-distance bus
Wagen
rail passenger car
Trainerin Trainer Coach Coachin
trainer
Kutsche
wheeled vehicle drawn by horse power

coach /koʊtʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ v
ausbilden
instruct
trainieren
sports: train

coach driver n
Kutscher Kutscherin
driver of a horse-drawn coach

coachbuilder n
Karosseriebauunternehmen
builder of bodies of vehicles
Coachbuilder
custom car builder shop

coachwork n
Karrosserie
body of a motor vehicle

coadjutor /kəʊəˈdʒuːtə/ n
Koadjutor
assistant to a bishop

coagulate /koʊˈæɡ.jə.leɪt/ /kəʊˈæɡ.jʊ.leɪt/ v
koagulieren gerinnen
become congealed
zum Gerinnen bringen
cause to congeal

coagulation n
Blutgerinnung Gerinnung Hämostase
process of forming clots from blood
Gerinnung
similar solidification

coal /koʊl/ /kəʊl/ n
Kohle
countable: carbon rock
smouldering material
Kohle Steinkohle
uncountable: carbon rock

coal mine n
Kohlebergwerk
a mine from which coal is mined

coal seam n
Kohleflöz
a stratum of goal between strata of other rocks

coal tit n
Tannenmeise
coal tit

coalesce /koʊ.əˈlɛs/ /kəʊ.əˈlɛs/ v
vereinigen verschmelzen zusammenfließen zusammenfügen zusammenwachsen
to form from different elements
to join into a single mass

coalescer n
Koaleszer
device used to perform coalescence

coalfish n
Köhler Kohlfisch
blackish fish

coalition /koʊəˈlɪʃən/ n
Koalition
group of organizations

coalition builder n
Koalitionsrechner

coalminer n
Kohlenbergarbeiter Kohlenbergmann
one who mines for coal

coarse /ko(ː)ɹs/ /koəs/ /kɔːs/ /kɔːɹs/ adj
grob grobkörnig
containing large particles
derb grob primitiv
not refined
grob
of inferior quality

coarse-grained adj
grobkörnig
Consisting of coarse particles
Having a coarse, irregular texture

coast /koʊst/ /kəʊst/ n
Küste Küstenland
edge of land meeting ocean, sea, gulf, bay

coast /koʊst/ /kəʊst/ v
gleiten ohne zu treten
to glide along with no added energy
segeln
to sail along a coast

coast guard n
Küstenwache
enforcer of maritime law

coastal /ˈkoʊstəl/ /ˈkəʊstəl/ adj
Küste
relating to the coast

coaster /kəʊ.stə(ɹ)/ n
Bierdeckel Untersetzer
piece of material used to protect the surface of a table

coaster brake n
Rücktrittbremse
brake integrated in bicycle rear hub

coastline n
Küstenlinie
the shape of a coast

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ n
Beschichtung
covering of material, such as paint
Mantel
outer garment covering the upper torso and arms

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ v
beschichten
to cover with a coat of some material

coat hanger n
Kleiderbügel Bügel
device used to hang up coats, shirts, etc

coat of arms n
Wappen Wappenschild Reichswappen Staatswappen
hereditary design depicted on an escutcheon

coat of mail n
Kettenpanzer Kettenhemd
defensive garment

coat rack n
Kleiderständer Garderobenständer
rack for holding coats

coat stand n
Garderobenständer Kleiderständer
pole with pegs

coati /koʊˈɑti/ /kəʊˈɑːti/ n
Nasenbär
any of several animals of the genus Nasua

coating /ˈkoʊtɪŋ/ /ˈkəʊtɪŋ/ n
Beschichtung
a thin outer layer

coauthor n
Koautor Koautorin Mitautor Mitautorin
author who collaborate with another to write something

coax /koʊks/ /kəʊks/ v
vorsichtig bugsieren
manipulate carefully into position
schmeicheln beschwatzen bezirzen ködern locken überreden
persuade gradually

coaxial cable n
Koaxialkabel Koaxkabel
a transmission line

cob /kɑb/ /kɒb/ n
Männchen Schwan Schwanen- Schwanenmännchen männlich
male swan

cobalt /ˈkoʊ.bɑlt/ /ˈkəʊ.bɒlt/ n
Kobalt Cobalt
chemical element

cobaltite n
Cobaltit
mineral

cobble /ˈkɑb.l̩/ /ˈkɒb.əl/ v
schustern
to assemble in an improvised manner
to make shoes

cobble together v
zusammenschustern
put together

cobbler n
Schuster Schusterin Flickschuster Flickschusterin Schuhflicker Schuhflickerin
person who repairs shoes

cobbler's n
Schusterladen
shoe repair shop

cobbler, keep to your last proverb
Schuster, bleib bei deinem Leisten
do not criticise matters outside your field of expertise

cobblestone /ˈkɑbl̩ˌstoʊn/ /ˈkɒbl̩ˌstəʊn/ n
Katzenkopf Katzenkopfpflasterstein Pflasterstein
a rounded stone

cobelligerent n
Kriegsverbündeter Verbündete Verbündeter
ally

cobra /ˈkoʊbɹə/ /ˈkəʊbɹə/ n
Kobra
venomous snake

cobweb spider n
Haubennetzspinne Kugelspinne
any spider of the world-spanning family Theridiidae

coca /ˈkoʊkə/ /ˈkəʊkə/ n
Koka Cocablatt
the dried leaf of a South American shrub (Erythroxylon coca)

cocaine /koʊˈkeɪn/ n
Kokain
the narcotic

coccus /ˈkɑ.kəs/ n
Kokke
type of bacterium

coccyx /ˈkɑksɪks/ /ˈkɒksɪks/ n
Steißbein Coccyx
(anatomy) final fused vertebrae

cochineal /ˈkɑtʃəˈni.əl/ n
Cochenille Cochenillelaus Cochenilleschildlaus
insect

cochlea /ˈkɒk.lɪə/ n
Hörschnecke Cochlea
the complex, spirally coiled, tapered cavity of the inner ear

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ n
Männchen
any male bird
Hahn
hammer of a firearm trigger mechanism
Taubenmännchen Tauber Tauberich Täuber Täuberich
male pigeon

cock pigeon n
Taubenmännchen Tauber Tauberich Täuber Täuberich Taube
male pigeon

cock up v
verbocken versauen versemmeln
to ruin (something) unintentionally

cock-a-doodle-doo /ˌkɑkəˌdudəlˈdu/ /ˌkɒkəˌduːdəlˈduː/ interjection
kikeriki
cry of the rooster

cock-and-bull story n
(jemandem was) vom Pferd erzählen Lügengeschichte Münchhausengeschichte
a far-fetched and fanciful story or tale of highly dubious validity

cockade /kɑˈkeɪd/ /kɒkˈeɪd/ n
Kokarde
a rosette worn in a hat as an office or party badge

cockamamy adj
blöd töricht unsinnig
foolish

cockatiel /ˌkɒk.əˈtil/ n
Nymphensittich
a small, rather atypical cockatoo with a distinctive pointed yellow crest

cockatoo n
Kakadu
a bird

cockchafer n
Maikäfer
beetle of genus Melolontha

cockcrow n
Hahnenschrei
dawn

cockerel /ˈkɑkəɹəl/ /ˈkɒkəɹəl/ n
Hähnchen Junghahn junger Hahn
young male chicken

cockfight n
Hahnenkampf
contest

cockfighting n
Hahnenkampf
gambling blood sport

cockle /ˈkɒkl̩/ n
Herzmuschel
any of various edible European bivalve mollusks

cockpit n
Cockpit Pilotenkanzel
space for pilot and crew in an aircraft

cockpit voice recorder n
Cockpit-Stimmenaufzeichnungsgerät Cockpit-Stimmenrekorder
part of a flight recorder

cockroach n
Schabe Kakerlake
type of insect

cockscomb n
Hahnenkamm
fleshy red crest of a rooster

cocksucker n
Schwanzlutscher Schwanzlutscherin
a fellator
an objectionable person

cocktail n
Cocktail
alcoholic beverage

cocktail bar n
Cocktailbar
drinking establishment

cocktail party n
Cocktailparty
party at which cocktails are served

cocky /ˈkɑki/ /ˈkɒki/ /ˈkɔki/ adj
arrogant frech
overly confident

coco-de-mer /ˌkəʊkəʊdəˈmɛː/ n
Seychellenpalme
tree

cocoa /ˈkoʊ.koʊ/ /ˈkəʊ.kəʊ/ n
Kakao heiße Schokolade
hot drink
Kakaobohne
partially fermented seeds of cacao tree

cocoa bean n
Kakaobohne
seed of the cocoa plant

cocoa butter n
Kakaobutter
fat from cocoa bean

cocoa powder n
Kakaopulver Kakao
powder from cocoa solids

coconut /ˈkoʊ.kə.nʌt/ /ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/ n
Kokosnuss
fruit of coco palm
shelled seed

coconut crab n
Kokosdieb Kokosnussdieb Palmendieb
Birgus latro

coconut milk n
Kokosmilch
the liquid from inside the seed of the coconut

coconut oil n
Kokosöl
type of cooking oil extracted from coconuts

coconut palm n
Kokospalme Kokosnusspalme
Cocos nucifera

coconut water n
Kokoswasser
clear liquid found inside immature coconuts

cocoon /kəˈkuːn/ n
Kokon
protective case

cocoyam n
Taro Wasserbrotwurzel
old cocoyam, Colocasia esculenta

cod /kɑd/ /kɒd/ n
Dorsch Kabeljau
marine fish of the family Gadidae

cod liver oil n
Lebertran Dorschlebertran Dorschleberöl
nutritional supplement

coda /ˈkoʊ.də/ /ˈkəʊ.də/ n
Abschluss Endpunkt Schluss
figuratively
Koda Silbenauslaut Silbenkoda
linguistics
Coda Ausklang Koda
music

coddle /ˈkɒdəl/ v
überbehüten
To exercise excessive or damaging authority in an attempt to protect
köcheln
to cook slowly in hot water
verhätscheln verwöhnen
to treat gently or with great care

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ n
Gesetzbuch
body of law
Code Kode
instructions for a computer
set of rules for converting information
very short abbreviation
Kodex Kode
system of principles, rules or regulations

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ v
verschlüsseln
cryptography: to encode
programmieren coden koden
write software programs
crap
suffer a sudden medical emergency

code name n
Deckname Codename
name used to clandestinely identify something

code of conduct n
Verhaltenskodex
set of rules to guide behaviour and decisions in a specified situation

code of honour n
Ehrenkodex

code review n
Codereview Review

code smell n
Code-Smell Smell

code-switching n
Code-Switching Kode-Umschaltung Kodewechsel Sprachwechsel
phenomenon of alternating between two or more languages

codec n
Codec
A device or program capable of performing transformations on a data stream or signal

codeine /ˈkoʊdin/ n
Codein Kodein
addictive alkaloid narcotic

codification /ˌkoʊdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Kodifikation
the process of precisely formulating a statement, as a code of laws

codify /ˈkɑ.dɨˌfaɪ/ /ˈkəʊ.dɨˌfaɪ/ v
kodifizieren
to reduce to a code

coding n
Programmierung
process of encoding or decoding

codpiece /ˈkɒdˌpiːs/ n
Schamkapsel
part of male dress to cover genitals
protection for the male genitals in suit of armor

coeducation n
Koedukation
education of both male and female students in the same institution

coefficient /ˌkəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃn̩t/ n
Koeffizient
algebraic constant
measure of some property or characteristic

coefficient of friction n
Reibungskoeffizient
ratio

coefficient of thermal expansion n
Wärmeausdehnungskoeffizient

coelacanth /ˈsiː.lə.kænθ/ n
Quastenflosser
either of two species of deep-water fish

coelenterate /sɪˈlɛntəɹət/ n
Hohltier
member of the former phylum Coelenterata

coeliac disease n
Zöliakie
auto-immune disease characterised by sensitivity of the lining of the small intestine to gluten

coerce /koʊˈɝs/ /kəʊˈɜːs/ v
erzwingen
to restrain by force, especially by law or authority; to repress; to curb
zwingen
to use force, threat, or intimidation in attempt to compel one to act against their will

coercion /koʊˈɝʒən/ n
Zwang
actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person
Nötigung
use of force to compel

coercive adj
zwingend
tendency to coerce

coeval /koʊˈi.vəl/ /kəʊˈiːvəl/ adj
gleichaltrig
of the same age

coexist v
koexistieren
Exist contemporaneously

coexistence n
Koexistenz
two or more things existing together

coffee /ˈkɑ.fi/ /ˈkɒ.fi/ /ˈkɔ.fi/ /ˈkɔː.fɪ/ adj
kaffeebraun kaffeefarben kaffeefarbig
of a pale brown colour

coffee /ˈkɑ.fi/ /ˈkɒ.fi/ /ˈkɔ.fi/ /ˈkɔː.fɪ/ n
Kaffee Kaffebohne
beans
Kaffee
beverage
Kaffeebraun Kaffeefarbe
colour
Kaffee Kaffeepflanze
plant

coffee bean n
Kaffeebohne
The seed of a tropical plant of the genus Coffea

coffee break n
Kaffeepause
a rest period during the business day providing the opportunity to drink coffee

coffee cup n
Kaffeetasse
cup for coffee

coffee grinder n
Kaffeemühle
a device for pulverizing or powdering coffee beans

coffee grounds n
Kaffeesatz
sediment

coffee pot n
Kaffeekanne
pot for coffee

coffee table n
Couchtisch Beistelltisch Beitisch Nebentisch Seitentisch
type of table

coffee table book /ˈkɒfi ˌteɪbəl ˈbʊk/ /ˈkɔfi ˌteɪbəl ˈbʊk/ n
Coffee Table Book
large book typically displayed on a coffee table

coffeemaker n
Kaffeemaschine
kitchen apparatus used to brew and filter coffee

coffer /ˈkɑfɚ/ /ˈkɒfə/ /ˈkɔfɚ/ n
Kassette Kassetten
architecture: ornamental sunken panel
Kasten Kiste Truhe Geldkassette Kassette Schatztruhe
strongbox
Kasse
supply or store of money

cofferdam n
Kofferdamm
temporary watertight structure

coffin /ˈkɑfɪn/ /ˈkɒfɪn/ /ˈkɔfɪn/ n
Sarg
box in which a dead person is buried

coffin /ˈkɑfɪn/ /ˈkɒfɪn/ /ˈkɔfɪn/ v
einsargen
place in a coffin

coffin nail n
Sargnagel
slang: cigarette

cog /kɑɡ/ /kɒɡ/ n
Zapfen
carpentry: a projection or tenon
Zahnrad
gear; a cogwheel
Zahn
tooth on a gear
Rädchen
unimportant individual
Kogge
type of ship

cogeneration n
Kraft-Wärme-Kopplung
simultaneous or serial production of heat and electricity from the same source

cogent /ˈko͡ʊd͡ʒn̩t/ /ˈkə͡ʊd͡ʒn̩t/ adj
überzeugend
appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning
reasonable and convincing; based on evidence
schlagend stichhaltig überzeugend
forcefully persuasive

cognac /ˈkɒn.jæk/ n
Kognak Cognac
type of brandy

cognate /ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.nɨt/ adj
stammverwandt urverwandt verwandt wurzelverwandt
descended from the same attested source lexeme of an ancestor language
blutverwandt kognat
kindred by birth

cognate /ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.nɨt/ n
Kognat Verwandte
word derived from the same roots as a given word

cognition /kɑɡˈnɪʃən/ /kɒɡˈnɪʃən/ n
Kognition Erkenntnis
process of knowing

cognitive /ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv/ adj
kognitiv
relating to mental functions

cognitive dissonance n
kognitive Dissonanz
conflict or anxiety resulting from inconsistencies between one's beliefs and one's actions or other beliefs

cognitive parallax /ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv ˈpaɹəlaks/ n
Kognitive Parallaxe
philosophical phenomenon

cognitive psychology n
Kognitionspsychologie Kognitive Psychologie
branch of psychology

cognizant /ˈkɒɡnɪzənt/ adj
bewusst gewahr
aware

cognomen /kɒɡˈnoʊ.mən/ n
Nachname
surname
Cognomen Kognomen
the third part of the name of a citizen of ancient Rome

cohabit v
zusammenleben als Paar zusammenleben als unverheiratetes Paar zusammenleben
live together as if married

cohere /koʊˈhɪɹ/ v
in sich geschlossen sein zusammenhängen
to be consistent as part of a group
aneinanderhaften aneinanderkleben binden ein Ganzes bilden eine Einheit bilden
to stick together

coherence n
Kohärenz
having the same wavelength and phase
Zusammenhang
logical arrangements of parts
Kohärenz Geschlossenheit
quality of cohering; of being coherent

coherent /koʊˈhɛɹənt/ /koːˈhiɹənt/ /kəʊˈhɪəɹənt/ adj
stimmig
aesthetically ordered
kohärent
of waves having the same direction, wavelength and phase
kohärent folgerichtig schlüssig widerspruchsfrei
orderly, logical and consistent
kohärent zusammenhängend
sticking together

coherer n
Fritter
a detector of radio waves used in very early radio receivers

cohesion /koʊˈhiʒən/ n
Zusammenhalt
the state of cohering, or of sticking together

cohesive /koʊˈhiː.sɪv/ /ˈkəʊ.hiː.sɪv/ adj
zusammenhängend
having cohesion

coho /kəʊhəʊ/ n
Silberlachs
Oncorhynchus kisutch

coho salmon n
Silberlachs
Oncorhynchus kisutch

cohort /ˈkoʊ̯.hɔɹt/ /ˈkəʊ.hɔː(ɹ)t/ n
Kohorte Kategorie Klasse
demographic grouping of people
Kohorte
division of Roman legion
Gruppe Klasse
group of people supporting the same thing or person

cohyponym n
Kohyponym Synhyponym
a word or phrase that shares the same hypernym as another word or phrase

coil /kɔɪl/ n
Spule
electrical
Rolle Spirale Wickel Windung
something wound

coin /kɔɪn/ n
Münze Geldstück
(currency) a piece of currency
Chip
a token used in a special establishment like a casino

coin /kɔɪn/ v
prägen
to make up or invent, and establish
to create coins

coin die n
Münzstempel
stamp used in hammered coining to strike impressions onto coins

coinage /ˈkɔɪnɪdʒ/ n
Münzprägung
process of coining money

coincide /ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/ v
übereinstimmen
to correspond
zusammenfallen
to occupy exactly the same space
to occur at the same time

coincidence /kəʊ̯ˈɪnsɪdəns/ n
Koinzidenz zufälliges Zusammentreffen
state of events appearing to be connected when they are not

coining /ˈkɔɪnɪŋ/ n
Wortprägung Wortschöpfung
a created word or phrase

coinsurance n
Eigenanteil Selbstbeteiligung
joint assumption of risk between insurer and insured
Mitversicherung
joint assumption of risk between multiple insurers

coir /ˈkɔɪə/ n
Kokosfaser
fibre obtained from the husk of a coconut

coitus /ˈkɔɪ.təs/ /ˈkəʊ.ɪ.təs/ n
Koitus Geschlechtsverkehr
sexual interaction

coitus interruptus n
Coitus interruptus
sexual intercourse interrupted by withdrawal of the penis

cojones /kəˈhoʊˌneɪs/ n
Mumm Mut
(slang) courage
Eier
(slang) testicles

coke /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ n
Koks
coal product
short for cocaine

coke /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ v
koken
to produce coke
verkoken
to turn into coke

coke breeze n
Koksgrus
coke dust

coke oven gas n
Koksofengas

cola /ˈkoʊlə/ /ˈkəʊ.lə/ n
Cola
drink

colander /ˈkʌləndəɹ/ n
Seiher Durchschlag Sieb Abtropfsieb Küchensieb
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta

colchicine n
Colchicin
alkaloid

cold /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ adj
kalt
having a low temperature
unprepared
of the weather
of a person
kaltherzig kalt
unfriendly

cold /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ n
Erkältung Verkühlung
illness
Kälte kalt
low temperature

cold as ice adj
eiskalt
very cold

cold call n
Cold Call Kaltakquise Kaltanruf
sales call

cold cuts n
Aufschnitt
meat

cold day in Hell n
nie im Leben
an event that will never happen

cold fish n
Griesgram
heartless individual

cold forming n
Kaltumformen

cold front n
Kaltfront
leading edge of an advancing mass of cold air

cold fusion n
kalte Fusion
hypothetical form of nuclear fusion

cold hands, warm heart proverb
kalte Hand, warmes Herz
having cold hands is an indication of warmheartedness

cold meat n
Wurstwaren
cold cooked meat

cold rolling n
Kaltwalzen

cold shoulder v
kalte Schulter
slight or snub someone

cold snap n
Kältewelle Kälteeinbruch
period of cold weather

cold sore /ˈkoʊld ˌsɔɹ/ n
Fieberbläschen Lippenherpes
small bump on the lips

cold turkey adv
abrupt
abruptly

cold turkey n
kalter Entzug
sudden and complete withdrawal

cold war n
kalter Krieg
a period of hostile relations

cold wave n
Kältewelle
a short period with a considerable fall in temperature

cold-blooded /ˈkoʊldˈblʌd.ɪd/ adj
kaltblütig
lacking emotion or compunction

cold-hearted adj
kaltherzig
callous or heartless

coldness n
Kälte
the relative lack of heat
the sensation
limited enthusiasm or affection

colectomy n
Kolektomie
surgical procedure

colemanite n
Colemanit
calcium borate mineral

coleopterologist n
Koleopterologe Käferkundler Käferkundlerin
expert in coleopterology

coleopterology n
Koleopterologie Käferforschung Käferkunde
scientific study of beetles

coleslaw /ˈkəʊlslɔː/ n
Kohlsalat Krautsalat Weißkohlsalat
a salad

colic /ˈkɒl.ɪk/ n
Kolik
abdominal pain

collaborate /kəˈlabəɹeɪt/ v
zusammenarbeiten kollaborieren
to cooperate treasonably
zusammenarbeiten
to work together on a piece of work

collaboration /kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Zusammenarbeit Kollaboration Kollektivarbeit
act of collaborating
Kollaboration Zusammenarbeit
treasonous cooperation

collaborator /kəˈlæbəɹeɪtə/ /kəˈlæbəɹeɪtɚ/ n
Kollaborateur Kollaborateurin
person who cooperates traitorously with an enemy

collage /kɒˈlɑːʒ/ /kəˈlɑʒ/ n
Collage
picture made by sticking other pictures onto a surface

collagen /ˈkɒlədʒən/ n
Kollagen
glycoprotein that forms elongated fibers

collapse /kəˈlæps/ n
Kollaps
act of collapsing

collapse /kəˈlæps/ v
einsacken lassen zusammenfallen lassen zusammenfalten zusammenlegen zusammensinken lassen
to cause to collapse
kollabieren zusammenbrechen
to cease to function due to a sudden breakdown
einstürzen kollabieren zusammenfallen
to fall down suddenly; to cave in
einfallen
to fold compactly
kollabieren ohnmächtig niedersinken ohnmächtig zusammensinken
to pass out and fall to the floor or ground

collapsed v
zusammengebrochen

collapsible adj
aufklappbar klappbar
that can be collapsed

collar /ˈkɑ.lɚ/ /ˈkɒl.ə/ n
Ring
any encircling device or structure
Halskette
chain worn around the neck
Halsband
device for restraining animal
Kragen
fabric garment part fitting around throat

collard greens n
Kohlblätter Markstammkohl
plant

collared antshrike n
Fleckengesicht-Ameisenwürger
passerine bird

collared dove n
Türkentaube
collared dove

collared peccary n
Halsbandpekari
mammal

collared pratincole n
Rotflügel-Brachschwalbe
Glareola pratincola

collate /kɒˈleɪt/ /ˈkoʊ.leɪt/ v
mischen vergleichen
assemble something in a logical sequence
abgleichen kollationieren vergleichen zuordnen
examine diverse documents etc.
sortieren
sort multiple copies of printed documents into sequences of individual page order

collateral /kəˈlætəɹəl/ adj
Bei- hinzukommend
aside from the main subject, target
Begleit- Bei- Neben- begleitend
corresponding, accompanying
entfernt weitläufig
of an indirect family relationship
benachbart nebeneinanderliegend
parallel, along the same vein

collateral /kəˈlætəɹəl/ n
entfernte Verwandte entfernter Verwandter weitläufige Verwandtschaft
collateral relative
Begleitmaterial Marketing-Material Werbematerial
printed materials to enhance sales
Pfand Sicherheit
security or guarantee
Kollaterale Kollateralgefäß Nebengefäß Umgehungsgefäß
thinner blood vessel

collateral circulation /kəˈlætəɹəl ˈsɝkjʊˌleɪʃən/ n
Kollateralkreislauf
circulation of blood through enlarged secondary vessels

collateral damage n
Begleitschaden Kollateralschaden Kollateralschäden Randschaden nebensächlicher Schaden
collateral damage

collateralize v
besichern
to secure a loan by using collateral

colleague /ˈkɑliɡ/ n
Kollege Kollegin Mitarbeiter Mitarbeiterin
fellow member of a profession

collect /kəˈlɛkt/ n
Oration
prayer said before reading of the epistle lesson

collect /kəˈlɛkt/ v
sammeln anhäufen
to accumulate items for a hobby
sammeln versammeln
to gather together

collect call n
R-Gespräch
a phone call paid for by the receiver

collecting /kəˈlɛktɪŋ/ n
Sammeln
hobby

collection /kəˈlɛkʃən/ n
Abholung Einsammlung Sammeln Sammlung
activity of collecting
Sammelung
gathering of money for charitable or other purposes
Sammlung Kollektion Menge
multiple related objects
Sammlung Kollektion
set of items

collective agreement n
Tarifvertrag
contract on terms and conditions of employment

collective bargaining n
Tarifverhandlungen
trade unions: negotiation emplyee/emplyer

collective noun n
Kollektivum Sammelname
noun referring to a group of similar things

collective numeral n
Sammelzahlwort
a numeral, which signifies that several persons or things are taken definitely and unitedly together

collective unconscious n
kollektives Unbewusstes
experience of human species

collectivism n
Kollektivismus
An system in which the means are owned and controlled by people collectively

collectivist /kəˈlɛktɪvɪst/ adj
kollektivistisch
of or pertaining to collectivism

collectivist /kəˈlɛktɪvɪst/ n
Anhänger des Kollektivismus Anhängerin des Kollektivismus Kollektivist Kollektivistin
advocate of collectivism

collectivization n
Kollektivierung
the act of collectivizing

collectivize v
kollektivieren

collector /kəˈlɛktə(ɹ)/ /kəˈlɛktɚ/ n
Kollektor
amplified terminal on a bipolar junction transistor
Sammler Sammlerin
person or thing that collects
Kassierer
person who is employed to collect payments

college /ˈkɑlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/ n
Berufskolleg Fachschule
institution for adult education at a basic or intermediate level
Berufsfachschule Berufskolleg
institution of further education at an intermediate level
Fachhochschule
institution of higher education

college town n
Universitätsstadt
town or city dominated by its university population

collegial /kəˈliːdʒəl/ adj
kollegial
adhering to the ethos, standards and conduct that govern behavior among colleagues
of, relating to, or ruled by colleagues

collet /ˈkɑlɪt/ /ˈkɒlɪt/ n
Spannzange
A band, flange, ferrule, or collar, usually of a hard material, especially a metal

collide /kəˈlɑɪd/ v
kollidieren aufeinander stoßen
to come into conflict, or be incompatible
zusammenstoßen kollidieren plauzen
to impact directly, especially if violent

collie /ˈkɒli/ n
Collie
group of dog breeds

collier /ˈkɑliɚ/ /ˈkɒlɪə(ɹ)/ n
Köhler Bergmann Kumpel
person

colliery /ˈkɑl.jɚ.ɪ/ /ˈkɒl.jə.ɹi/ n
Kohlenzeche Untertagekohlenbergwerk
underground coal mine

colligation n
Kolligation
co-occurrence of syntactic categories

collimate v
kollimieren
to focus

collinear /koʊˈlɪn i əɹ/ adj
kollinear
on the same straight line

collision /kəˈlɪʒən/ n
Kollision Zusammenstoß
instance of colliding

collision course n
Kollisionskurs
path leading to a collision

collocation /ˌkɒləˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌkɔloʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
Kollokation Wortverbindung
grouping of words that commonly occur together

colloid /ˈkɒlɔɪd/ n
Kolloid
stable system of two phases

colloidal adj
kolloidal
of or pertaining to a colloid

colloquial /kəˈloʊ.kwi.əl/ /kəˈləʊ.kwɪəl/ adj
umgangssprachlich Umgang
of oral communication language

colloquialism n
Umgangssprachausdruck
colloquial expression
Alltagssprache Gemeinsprache Umgangssprache volkstümlicher Sprachgebrauch
colloquial style of speaking

colloquium /kəˈləʊkwiːəm/ n
Kolloquium
academic meeting

colloquy /ˈkɒ.lə.kwi/ n
Religionsgespräch
Christianity: church court held by certain Reformed denominations
Gespräch Konversation Kolloquium
conversation, dialogue

collusion /kəˈluːʒən/ n
Kollusion Verschwörung geheimes Einverständnis
conspiracy

colluvium n
Kolluvium
a loose accumulation of rock and soil debris at the foot of a slope

colocolo n
Pampaskatze
Leopardus colocolo

colocynth /kɒl.əˈsɪnθ/ n
Bitterapfel Echte Zitrulle Koloquinte Koloquintenkürbis Pomaquinte Purgiergurke
plant or fruit of the Citrullus colocynthis

cologne /kəˈloʊn/ /kəˈləʊn/ n
Eau de Cologne Kölnisch Wasser Kölnischwasser
eau de Cologne

colon /kəˈloʊn/ /kəˈlɒn/ /ˈkoʊ.lən/ /ˈkəʊ.lən/ n
Grimmdarm Kolon
the last part of the digestive system

colon /ˈkoʊ.lən/ /ˈkoʊlən/ /ˈkəʊ.lən/ n
Doppelpunkt Kolon
punctuation mark

colonel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ n
Oberst
commissioned office in the armed services

colonial /kəˈləʊ.ni.əl/ adj
kolonial
Of or pertaining to a colony
of or pertaining to a period when a country or territory was a colony

colonial power n
Kolonialmacht
country with colonies

colonialism n
Kolonialismus
colonial domination policy

colonialist adj
kolonialistisch
or or pertaining to colonialism

colonialist n
Kolonialist
an advocate of colonialism

colonise v
kolonisieren
to begin a new colony

colonist /ˈkɑlənɪst/ /ˈkɒlənɪst/ n
Kolonist Kolonistin
a founder of a colony

colonization n
Kolonialisierung Kolonisation Besiedlung
process of establishing a colony

colonnade /ˌkɒləˈneɪd/ n
Kolonnade
a series of columns at regular intervals

colonoscope n
Koloskop
flexible fibreoptic endoscope used to examine the colon

colonoscopy /kɑləˈnɑskəpi/ n
Koloskopie
examination of the colon using a colonoscope

colony /ˈkɑləniː/ /ˈkɒl.əni/ n
Kolonie
group of organisms
Kolonie Pflanzstadt Pflanzung
region or governmental unit

colophon /ˈkɒləfən/ n
Kolophon
end note about author and manuscript

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ n
Tinktur
any of the standard dark tinctures used in a coat of arms
Farbton
hue as opposed to achromatic colors
Hautfarbe
human skin tone, especially as an indicator of race or ethnicity
Farbe
spectral composition of visible light
particular set of the visible spectrum
Fahne Flagge
standard or banner (colors)

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ v
erröten rot werden
become red through increased blood flow
ausmalen
draw using crayons
färben
give something color

color blind adj
farbenblind
unable to distinguish between two or more primary colors

color blindness n
Farbenblindheit
condition in which the ability to see colors is impaired

colored /ˈkʌləɹd/ adj
farbig
US: of skin color other than the white, particularly black
having a particular kind of color
South Africa: of neither black nor white skin color
bunt farbig
colorful

colored pencil n
Buntstift
pencil with coloured core

colorful /ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/ adj
bunt farbenprächtig kunterbunt farbig farbenfroh
possessing prominent and varied colors

colorimetry n
Farbmetrik
science of measuring colours and assigning them numeric values

coloring book n
Malbuch
a type of book

colorism n
Kolorismus
a style of painting characterised by the use of intense color.
prejudice or bias against persons on the basis of their skin color or complexion, often among persons of the same racial identification

colorize v
kolorieren
to convert a black and white media to color

coloscopic adj
koloskopisch

colossal /kəˈlɒsəl/ adj
kolossal gewaltig immens riesengroß riesig ungeheuer
extremely large

colossus n
Koloss
a statue of gigantic size
Koloss Gigant Riese
any creature or thing of gigantic size

colostrum /kəˈlɒstɹəm/ n
Kolostrum Biestmilch Vormilch Biest
a form of milk

colour retention agent n
Farbstabilisator
compound added to a food product

colour television n
Farbfernseher
a colour television set
Farbfernsehen
television in colour

colourant n
Farbstoff
a pigment, dye etc added to something to change its colour or hue

colourless /ˈkʌlə(ɹ).ləs/ adj
farblos
having no colour

colposcope /ˈkɒlpəskəʊp/ n
Kolposkop
a form of endoscope

colt /koʊlt/ /kəʊlt/ n
Hengstfohlen Hengstfüllen männliches Fohlen männliches Füllen
young male horse

colter /ˈkoʊltəɹ/ /ˈkəʊltə/ n
Sech
cutter attached to the beam of a plow

coltsfoot n
Huflattich
Tussilago farfara

colubrid n
Natter
snake in the family Colubridae

columbarium n
Columbarium Kolumbarium Taubenhaus Taubenschlag
a building for housing a large colony of pigeons or doves
Columbarium Kolumbarium Urnenhalle
a place for the respectful and usually public storage of cinerary urns

columbine /ˈkɒləmbaɪn/ adj
Tauben Tauben-
pertaining to doves or pigeons

columbine /ˈkɒləmbaɪn/ n
Akelei
any plant of the genus Aquilegia

columbium n
Columbium
former name of niobium

column /ˈkɑljəm/ /ˈkɑləm/ /ˈkɒləm/ n
Spalte
a vertical body of text
Kolonne Säule
column of troops
Kolumne
newspaper column
Säule
upright supporting member
Spalte Säule
vertical line of entries in a table

column vector n
Spaltenvektor
matrix with one column that represents a vector

columnist /ˈkɑ.ləm.nɪst/ /ˈkɒ.lə.mɪst/ n
Kolumnist Kolumnistin
regular writer of a column

colza n
Raps
cabbage variety

coma /ˈkoʊmə/ /ˈkəʊmə/ n
Koma
Deep sleep
Cloud surrounding a comet nucleus

comatose /ˈkoʊmətoʊs/ adj
komatös
resembling a coma

comb /koʊm/ /kəʊm/ n
Kamm
toothed implement for grooming the hair
fleshy growth on the top of the head of some birds and reptiles
toothed plate on an escalator

comb /koʊm/ /kɒmb/ /kəʊm/ v
kämmen
to groom the hair with a toothed implement
durchkämmen
to search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb

comb one's hair v
Haare kämmen kämmen
to straighten one's hair with a comb

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ n
Kampf Schlacht
a battle; a fight

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ v
kämpfen bekämpfen
to fight; to struggle for victory

combat boot n
Kampfstiefel
boot designed for combat

combat sport n
Kampfsport
sport that involves man-to-man combat

combatant /kəm.ˈbæ.tənt/ /ˈkɒm.bə.tənt/ n
Kombattant Kämpfer Bekämpfer Bekämpferin Kombattantin Kämpferin
person engaged in combat, often armed

combative /kəmˈbæ.tɪv/ /ˈkɒm.bə.tɪv/ adj
aggressiv kampfeslustig kampflustig kämpferisch streitbar streitlustig
given to fighting

combinable adj
kombinierbar vereinbar
able to be combined

combination /kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ n
Kombination
act of combining
sequence of numbers or letters for a combination lock
one or more elements selected without regard of the order
combat sports
Vereinigung
association

combinatorial /ˌkɑm.bɪ.nəˈtɔɹ.i.əɫ/ adj
kombinatorisch
mathematics: of or pertaining to the combination and arrangement of elements in sets
of, pertaining to, or involving combinations

combinatorial chemistry n
kombinatorische Chemie
synthesis of a large number of structurally related compounds

combinatorics n
Kombinatorik
a branch of mathematics

combine /kəmˈbaɪn/ /ˈkɑm.baɪn/ /ˈkɒm.baɪn/ v
kombinieren verbinden
bring two or more things or activities together
vereinen
have two or more things or properties that function together

combine driver n
Mähdrescherfahrer
one who drives a combine

combine harvester /ˈkɑmˌbaɪn ˈhɑɹvəstəɹ/ n
Mähdrescher
combine

combo box [ˈkɒmbəʊ bɒks] n
Combobox Kombinationsfeld
GUI widget

combustible adj
brennbar verbrennbar
capable of burning

combustible n
Brennstoff
material capable of burning

combustion /kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/ n
Verbrennung
the act or process of burning
process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen
similar process where two chemicals are combined

combustion chamber n
Brennkammer
space in a heat engine

combustion engine n
Verbrennungsmotor
engine that uses the combustion of fuel to create work

come /kʌm/ v
kommen ankommen
to arrive, to appear
kommen
to move nearer
to orgasm

come about v
geschehen
to come about

come across v
antreffen begegnen stoßen auf
find, usually by accident
vorkommen wirken
give an appearance or impression

come after v
nachstellen
to pursue
nachfolgen
to succeed, to be the successor of

come again v
bitte nochmal bitte wie bitte
could you repeat that
besuchen Sie uns baId wieder besuchen Sie uns gerne wieder kommen Sie bald wieder
polite farewell, inviting return visit

come along v
mitgehen
accompany

come at a price v
seinen Preis haben
to be a choice that has disadvantages

come back v
zurückkommen zurückkehren
(intransitive) To return to a place

come by v
bekommen
to get (trans.)

come full circle v
zum Ausgangspunkt zurückkehren
complete a cycle of transition, returning to where one started

come hell or high water adv
koste es was es wolle

come in /kʌm ˈɪn/ v
ins Spiel kommen
to become relevant, applicable or useful

come in handy v
gelegen kommen zustatten kommen
to prove to be useful or helpful

come into being v
entstehen
start to exist

come into force v
in Kraft treten
become valid or active

come into play v
hineinspielen
become involved

come of age v
erwachsen werden
mature, or become fully developed
volljährig werden
reach a specific age where one is legally considered to be an adult

come on /ˈkʌm ˌɔn/ /ˈkʌm ˌɔːn/ interjection
los dalli nun
expression of encouragement
dalli los
hurry up

come on /ˈkʌm ˌɔn/ /ˈkʌm ˌɔːn/ v
anflirten anmachen flirten
to show sexual or relational interest

come on to v
anmachen
make a romantic or sexual advance to

come out v
hinausgehen weggehen
to exit

come out of the closet v
outen
to tell others about a secret belief or preference

come to /kʌm ˈtu/ /ˈkʌm tu/ v
wieder zu sich kommen zu sich kommen
recover consciousness after fainting
machen
to total, to amount to

come to light v
ans Licht kommen
become known

come to nothing v
es zu nichts bringen im Sande verlaufen zu nichts führen
fail; have no result

come to pass v
geschehen
to happen, to occur

come to someone's aid v
zu Hilfe kommen
to assist and rescue someone

come together /ˈkʌm tʊˈɡɛðə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌm tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ v
zusammenkommen
to assemble, congregate

come true v
bewahrheiten geschehen realisieren verwirklichen wahr werden
to become real

come undone v
auseinanderfallen zerfallen
become disintegrated

come up with v
ausdenken
to invent, create

come what may adv
komme, was da wolle komme was wolle was auch passiert
idiomatic

comeback /ˈkʌmbæk/ n
Rückkehr Comeback
return to fame etc.

comedian /kəˈmiːdi.ən/ n
Komiker Komikerin Komödiant Comedian Humorist Humoristin
entertainer

comedo /kəˈmiːdəʊ/ n
Komedo Mitesser
A blackhead or whitehead

comedy /ˈkɑmədi/ /ˈkɒmədi/ n
Komödie
dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone
a choric song of celebration or revel
(medieval Europe) a narrative poem with an agreeable ending
a light, amusing play with a happy ending

comely /ˈkʌmli/ adj
ansehnlich hübsch
pleasing or attractive to the eye

comestible /kəˈmɛstəbl̩/ /kəˈmɛstɪbl̩/ adj
essbar Speise- genießbar
suitable to be eaten; edible

comestible /kəˈmɛstəbl̩/ /kəˈmɛstɪbl̩/ n
Essen Nahrungsmittel
anything that can be eaten; food

comet /ˈkɒmət/ n
Komet Schweifstern
a celestial body, generally with a tail

comeuppance /kʌmˈʌpəns/ n
Quittung
an outcome which is justly deserved

comfort /kʌmˈfɔɹt/ /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fəɹt/ n
Trost Tröstung
consolation
cause of relief or satisfaction
Komfort Bequemlichkeit Behaglichkeit
contentment, ease

comfort /kʌmˈfɔɹt/ /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fəɹt/ v
ermutigen trösten
to make comfortable
trösten ermutigen
to provide comfort

comfort food n
Nervennahrung Seelentröster
food consumed to feel comfort

comfort woman n
Trostfrau
forced prostitute

comfortable /ˈkɐm.fɘ.tɘ.bɘl/ /ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌm.fəɹ.tə.bəl/ adj
gemütlich
in a state of comfort
bequem behaglich komfortabel kommod
providing physical comfort and ease

comforter /ˈkʌmfətə/ /ˈkʌmfəɹtəɹ/ n
Bettdecke Plumeau Plümo
Tröster
person who comforts

comforting adj
beruhigend ermutigend trostreich tröstend tröstlich
giving comfort

comfrey /ˈkʌm.fɹi/ n
Beinwell
perennial herb

comfy /ˈkʌm.fi/ adj
bequem
comfortable

comic /ˈkɑmɪk/ /ˈkɒmɪk/ n
Bildergeschichte
cartoon story

comic book n
Comicbuch
book or magazine

comic relief /ˈkɑmɪk ɹɪˈliːf/ /ˈkɒmɪk ɹɪˈliːf/ n
Comic Relief komische Entlastung
inclusion of a humorous character or scene

comics n
Comic
artistic medium

coming /ˈkʌmɪŋ/ n
Kommen Aufkommen
act of arriving; an arrival

coming and going n
Kommen und Gehen
plural sense: activities of a person or group

coming of age n
Erwachsenwerden
person's journey from childhood to adulthood

coming out of the closet v
Coming-out
self-disclosure of sexual orientation

comital adj
gräflich
of or pertaining to a count or earl

comitative case n
Komitativ
case used to denote companionship

comitology /ˌkɑm.ɪˈtɑl.ə.dʒi/ /ˌkɒm.ɪˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
Komitologie
art of resolving issues by committees

comma /ˈkɑm.ə/ /ˈkɒm.ə/ n
C-Falter
butterfly
Komma Beistrich
punctuation mark ','

comma category n
Kommakategorie

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ n
Befehl
computing: directive to a computer program
Kommando Befehl
order

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ v
beherrschen
to hold, to control
befehlen kommandieren gebieten
to order

command line n
Befehlszeile Kommandozeile
text prompt

command line interface n
Kommandozeile

command pattern n
Kommando

command post n
Gefechtsstand Kommandoposten
headquarters of unit or commanding officer

command-line interpreter n
Befehlszeileninterpreter Kommandozeileninterpreter
computer program

commandable adj
ansteuerbar

commandeer v
requirieren
to seize for military use

commander /kəˈmandə/ /kəˈmændɚ/ /kəˈmɑːndə/ n
Befehlshaber Kommandant Kommandeur Kommandör
one who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization

commander in chief n
OB Oberbefehlshaber
Supreme commander of the armed forces of an entire country

commandment /kəˈmændmənt/ /kəˈmɑːndmənt/ n
Gebot
a command or edict

commando /kəˈmændoʊ/ /kəˈmɑːn.dəʊ/ n
Kommandosoldat
commando trooper
Kommando
small fighting force

comme ci comme ça adv
so lala
neither well nor poorly

comme il faut /ˌkʌmilˈfoʊ/ /ˌkʌmiːlˈfəʊ/ adj
wie es sich gehört
proper; in keeping with etiquette or social standards

commemorate /kəˈmɛməˌɹeɪt/ v
gedenken
to honor the memory of someone or something

commemoration n
Gedenken Andenken
act of commemorating

commence /kəˈmɛns/ v
beginnen anfangen
begin, start

commend /kəˈmɛnd/ v
beglückwünschen belobigen
to congratulate or reward
anempfehlen anbefehlen anvertrauen betrauen vertrauensvoll überlassen
to entrust
loben
to praise

commendable /kəˈmɛndəbəl/ adj
anerkennenswert empfehlenswert lobenswert löblich rühmenswert vorbildlich
worthy of commendation

commensurate /kəˈmɛnʃəɹət/ adj
angemessen ausgewogen entsprechend im Einklang stehend
proportionate; of a similar measurable standard

commensurately adv
entsprechend gleichermaßen
With equal measure or extent.

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒmɛnt/ n
Kommentar
spoken remark
programming: remark not affecting behavior

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒmɛnt/ v
Kommentare einfügen
programming: to insert comments
kommentieren
to remark

comment out v
auskommentieren
disable a section of source code

commentary n
Kommentar
A series of comments or annotations

commentator /ˈkɑmənˌteɪtəɹ/ n
Kommentator
person who comments

commerce /ˈkɑm.ɚs/ /ˈkɒm.əs/ n
Handel Kommerz
large scale trade

commercial /kəˈmɜːʃəl/ /kəˈmɝʃəl/ adj
kommerziell
of or pertaining to commerce

commercial /kəˈmɜːʃəl/ /kəˈmɝʃəl/ n
Werbung
advertisement in a common media format

commie n
Kommi
communist (pejorative)

commingle v
mischen mixen vermengen vermischen zusammenfügen
mix, blend

comminution /ˌkɑməˈn(j)uʃən/ /ˌkɒmɪˈnjuːʃ(ə)n/ n
Zerkleinern
breaking or grinding up of a material

commissar n
Kommissarin Kommissar
(Soviet Union) the head of a commissariat

commissariat n
Kommissariat
a department of the government of the Soviet Union

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ n
Kommission
body of officials
Provision Abschlußprovision Abschlußprämie
fee charged
Auftrag
mission

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ v
bestellen in Auftrag geben
order a work of art
in Betrieb nehmen in Dienst stellen
put into active service
beauftragen
send to do something

commissioner n
Kommissar Kommissionsmitglied
member of a commission
Beauftragte Beauftragter Kommissar Kommissarin
someone commissioned to perform certain duties

commissioning n
Bevollmächtigung Inbetriebnahme Inbetriebsetzung Indienststellung
process

commissive adj
kommissiv
making a commitment by illocutionary means

commissive n
Kommissiv
speech act by which a commitment is made

commit /kəˈmɪt/ n
Commit
(computing) making changes in the current database transaction permanent, visible and accessible to all users with the right access

commit /kəˈmɪt/ v
begehen verbrechen
to do (something bad); to perpetrate
einweisen
to have someone enter an institution as a patient

commit adultery v
Ehebruch begehen die Ehe brechen ehebrechen
commit adultery

commit suicide v
Selbstmord begehen
to kill oneself

commitment n
Einweisung
act of being locked away
Einsatz Engagement Zusage
act or instance of committing, putting in charge, keeping, or trust
Engagement Hingabe
being bound emotionally/intellectually
Engagement
perpetration, as in crime or a mistake
Obligo Verbindlichkeit
promise or agreement to do something in the future
Bindung Engagement
state of being pledged or engaged
Einstandspflicht Engagement
trait of sincerity and focused purpose

committed /kəˈmɪtɪd/ adj
engagiert
showing commitment

committee [kɑmɪˈtiː] [kɒmɪˈtiː] [kəˈmɪt.i] n
Komitee Ausschuß
group of persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose

commode n
Kommode
low chest of drawers

commodify v
kommodifizieren
to make something a commodity

commodity /kəˈmɑdəti/ /kəˈmɒdəti/ n
Handelsware Ware Gut Handelsgut
anything movable traded
Rohstoff Konsumware Verbrauchsgut
primary product as object of trade
Gut
something useful
Billigware Massenware
undifferentiated good

commodore /ˈkɑmədɔɹ/ n
Flottekapitän Kommodore
a commander over a collection of ships who is not an admiral
Kommodore Flottillenadmiral
a naval officer

common /ˈkɑmən/ /ˈkɒmən/ /ˈkɒmʌn/ adj
gewöhnlich häufig nicht ungewöhnlich verbreitet
found in large numbers or in a large quantity
Utrum
grammar: of the gender resulting from the coalescence of the masculine and feminine genders
gemeinsam gemeinschaftlich Gemein-
mutual
gewöhnlich gemein durchschnittlich
ordinary
gewöhnlich häufig normal
usual

common /ˈkɑmən/ /ˈkɒmən/ /ˈkɒmʌn/ n
Gemeingut
mutual good
Allmende
tract of land

common ancestor n
gemeinsamer Vorfahre
common ancestor

common ash n
Gemeine Esche
Fraxinus excelsior

common bean n
Bohne
plant

common buzzard n
Mäusebussard
Buteo buteo

common chickweed n
Vogelmiere mittlere Sternmiere
herb

common cockchafer n
Feldmaikäfer
Melolontha melolontha

common cold n
Erkältung
mild infection

common columbine n
Gemeine Akelei Wald-Akelei
common columbine / Common Columbine, Aquilegia vulgaris

common crane n
Kranich
Grus grus

common dandelion n
Gewöhnlicher Löwenzahn Löwenzahn
most common and well-known dandelion

common eland n
Elenantilope
antelope

common gender n
Genus commune Utrum
a grammatical gender

common goldeneye n
Schellente
medium sized sea duck

common good n
Gemeinwohl
general interest of the population as a whole

common green lacewing n
Florfliege
a green insect

common greenshank n
Grünschenkel
Tringa nebularia

common gull /ˈkɑːmən ˌɡʌl/ /ˈkɒmən ˌɡʌl/ n
Sturmmöwe
Larus canus

common hepatica n
Leberblümchen
Hepatica nobilis

common kestrel n
Turmfalke
Falco tinnunculus

common kingfisher n
Eisvogel
Alcedo atthis

common knowledge n
gemeinsames Vorwissen gemeinsames Wissen
special kind of knowledge for a group of agents

common lavender n
Echter Lavendel
Lavandula angustifolia

common law n
common law
legal system of England and its former colonies

common marmoset n
Weißbüschelaffe
New World monkey

common minnow n
Elritze
a widespread species of minnow

common moorhen n
Teichhuhn Teichralle
Gallinula chloropus

common murre n
Trottellumme
Uria aalge

common name n
Trivialname
a name by which a species is known to the general public

common noun n
Appellativ Appellativum Gattungsbezeichnung Gattungsname
noun that denotes any member or all members of a class

common purslane n
Gemüse-Portulak Sommer-Portulak
Portulaca oleracea

common quail n
Wachtel
bird in the pheasant family

common raven n
Kolkrabe
Corvus corax

common redshank n
Rotschenkel
Tringa totanus

common redstart n
Gartenrotschwanz
Phoenicurus phoenicurus

common reed n
Schilf
type of reed grass

common rock thrush n
Steinrötel
Monticola saxatilis

common sandpiper n
Flussuferläufer Flußuferläufer
Actitis hypoleucos

common scoter n
Trauerente
Melanitta nigra

common sense n
gesunder Menschenverstand
ordinary understanding

common shelduck n
Brandgans
bird

common shrew n
Waldspitzmaus
Sorex araneus

common snipe n
Bekassine
the species Gallinago gallinago

common swift n
Mauersegler
Apus apus

common tern n
Fluss-Seeschwalbe
Sterna hirundo

common thread n
roter Faden
recurring characteristic or theme

common whitefish n
Lavaret Große Maräne
Coregonus lavaretus

commonality /kɒməˈnalɪti/ n
Gemeinsamkeit
such shared characteristic

commonly /ˈkɑmənli/ /ˈkɒmənli/ adv
gewöhnlich
as a rule; usually

commonplace /ˈkɑmənˌpleɪs/ /ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/ adj
gewöhnlich banal alltäglich gang und gäbe
ordinary

commonplace /ˈkɑmənˌpleɪs/ /ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/ n
Gemeinplatz Allgemeinplatz Plattitüde
platitude or cliché

commons /ˈkɑmənz/ /ˈkɒmənz/ n
Allmende
a central section of an older town
the mutual good of all

commonwealth /ˈkɑmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwelθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɔmənˌwɛlθ/ n
Staatenbund
form of government

commune /kəˈmjuːn/ /ˈkɑmjuːn/ /ˈkɒmjuːn/ n
Gemeinde Kommune
local political division in many European countries

communicant n
Kommunikant Abendmahlsbesucher Abendmahlsbesucherin Abendmahlsgast Abendmahlsgänger Abendmahlsgängerin
person who receives Communion

communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ v
in Verbindung stehen verbunden sein
to be connected with
kommunizieren verständigen
to express or convey ideas, either through verbal or nonverbal means
kommunizieren mitteilen kundtun übermitteln
to impart information or knowledge of; to make known, to tell
weitergeben weitertragen überbringen übermitteln
to impart or transmit (to another); to give a share of
übertragen
to pass on (a disease) to another person, animal etc.
an der Kommunion teilnehmen die Kommunion empfangen
to receive or take part in Holy Communion
teilen
to share (in); to have in common, to partake of

communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Kommunikation
a message
instance of data transfer
act or fact of communicating anything
Kommunikationsdaten
body of data exchange
Kommunikation Informationsaustausch
concept of exchanging information
Verbindung
connection between tissues
Durchgang
passageway or opening

communicative adj
kommunikativ
eager to communicate

communicator n
Mitteilende
one who communicates

communion /kəˈmjuːnjən/ n
Kommunion
a joining together of minds or spirits

communiqué /kəˌmjuːn.ɪˈkeɪ/ n
Kommuniqué
official announcement

communism /ˈkɒm.juˌnɪzm̩/ n
Kommunismus
philosophy
society

communist /ˈkɒ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒ.mjʊ.nɪst/ adj
kommunistisch Kommunist
of or relating to communism

communist /ˈkɒ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒ.mjʊ.nɪst/ n
Kommunist Kommunistin
person who follows a communist philosophy

communistic adj
kommunistisch
characteristic of communism

communistically adv
kommunistisch
characteristic of communism

community /k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/ n
Gemeinschaft
condition of having certain attitudes and interests in common
(ecology) group of interdependent organisms
Gemeinschaft Gesellschaft Community
group sharing a common understanding
Gemeinde Gemeinschaft
residential or religious collective

commutative adj
kommutativ
algebra: having a commutative operation
mathematics: such that order of operands does not affect result

commute /kəˈmjuːt/ v
kommutativ vertauschbar
math: to be commutative
pendeln hin- und herfahren
to regularly travel to and from work, school etc.

commuter n
Pendler
a person who regularly travels to work

comorbid adj
komorbid

comorbidity n
Begleiterkrankung Komorbidität
presence of one or more disorders

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ adj
kompakt
topological sense
having all necessary features fitting neatly into a small space

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ n
Kontrakt Pakt Vertrag Übereinkommen
agreement or contract

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ v
komprimieren
make more dense

compact disc n
CD Kompaktplatte
optical disc used to store data

compactor /kɑmˈpæktɚ/ /kɒmˈpæktə/ n
Stampfer
A Material-reducing Machine

companion /kəmˈpænjən/ n
Begleiter Kompagnon Gefährte Freund Gefährtin Kamerad
someone with whom one spends time or keeps company

companionship /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/ n
Kameradschaft
state of having or being a companion

company /ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/ n
Gesellschaft
companionship
group of individuals with a common purpose
Gesellschaft Firma Unternehmen
in legal context, a corporation
Kompanie Gesellschaft
military unit

company car n
Firmenwagen
car for business and personal use

company law n
Gesellschaftsrecht
branch of law

comparable /kəmˈpɛɹəbl̩/ /ˈkɑmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈkɒmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/ adj
vergleichbar komparabel graduierbar komparierbar steigerbar
able to be compared

comparative /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ adj
vergleichend

comparative /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ n
Komparativ Höherstufe Mehrstufe
grammatical construction
Komparativ
word in comparative form

comparative linguistics n
vergleichende Sprachwissenschaft
a branch of historical linguistics that is concerned with comparing languages

comparatively /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪvli/ adv
vergleichsweise verhältnismäßig
in a comparative manner
when compared to other entities

comparator n
Komparator
device for comparing a physical property of two objects

compare /kəmˈpɛə/ /kəmˈpɛɚ/ v
vergleichen
to assess the similarities between two things or between one thing and another
übereinstimmen
to be similar
steigern
to form the three degrees of comparison of

comparison /kəmˈpæɹɪsən/ /kəmˈpɛɹɪsən/ n
Steigerung Komparation
ability of adjectives and adverbs to form three degrees
Vergleich Komparation
act of comparing or the state of being compared
Vergleich Abgleich Gegenüberstellung
evaluation of the similarities and differences of two (or more) things
Abgleich Vergleichbarkeit Vergleich
state of being similar or alike

compartment /kəmˈpɑː(ɹ)tmənt/ n
Abteil
chamber
Postament
mound beneath the shield in a coat of arms on which the supporters stand

compass /ˈkʌm.pəs/ n
Umfang Umkreis
area
Kompass Seekompass
instrument to determine cardinal directions

compass needle n
Kompassnadel

compass point n
Himmelsrichtung
any of the horizontal directions indicated on a compass

compass rose n
Kompassrose
a circle indicating directions

compassion /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/ n
Mitleid Mitgefühl Erbarmen
deep awareness of the suffering of another

compatibility /kəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪti/ n
Kompatibilität
capability to exist without mutual interference

compatible /kəmˈpætəbəl/ adj
kompatibel verträglich
able to get along well
austauschbar fähig kompatibel vereinbar verträglich
capable of easy interaction

compatriot n
Landsmännin Landsmann
somebody from one's own country

compel /kəmˈpɛl/ v
zwingen
exact by force
overpower
zwingen nötigen
force, constrain or coerce

compelling /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/ adj
fesselnd hinreißend unwiderstehlich überwältigend überzeugend
forceful
fesselnd unwiderstehlich zwingend
requiring urgent attention

compendium n
Kompendium
short, complete summary

compensate /ˈkɒmpənseɪt/ v
kompensieren
to make up for; to do something in place of something else; to correct or fill
eine Kompensation zahlen
to pay someone in exchange for work done or some other consideration

compensation /ˌkɒmpɛnˈseɪʃən/ n
Kompensation Abfindung
act or principle of compensating
Kompensierung Wiedergutmachung
equivalent stipulated for in contracts for the sale of real estate
Aufrechnung
extinction of debts of which two persons are reciprocally debtors
Kompensation Entlohnung Kompensierung
recompense or reward for service
Ausgleich
relationship between air temperature outside a building and a calculated target temperature
Kompensation Ausgleich Ersatz
that which constitutes, or is regarded as, an equivalent

compensatory lengthening n
Ersatzdehnung
lengthening of a vowel which occurs when a following consonant is lost

compete /kəm.ˈpiːt/ v
konkurrieren streiten wettkämpfen messen
to contend

competence /ˈkɒmpətəns/ n
Kompetenz Zuständigkeit Befähigung
the quality or state of being competent for a general role.
Kompetenz Befugnis Können Sachkunde
the quality or state of being competent for a particular task.

competent /ˈkɒmpətənt/ adj
zuständig
law: having jurisdiction or authority
kompetent
skilled

competition /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ n
Konkurrenz Wettbewerb
action of competing
Wettbewerb Wettkampf
contest for a prize or award

competitive /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/ adj
konkurrenzfähig wettbewerbsfähig
economics: capable of competing successfully
kompetitiv wettbewerblich wetteifernd
inclined to compete
Konkurrenz- Wettbewerbs- Wettkampf- auf Wettbewerb beruhend sportlich wettkampfmäßig
of or pertaining to competition
konkurrenzfähig
of price: cheap

competitive advantage n
Wettbewerbsvorsprung
thing placing a subject above the competition

competitive eating n
Wettessen

competitiveness /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvnəs/ n
Wettbewerbsfähigkeit
state of being competitive

competitor n
Wettbewerbsteilnehmer Wettkämpfer
participant in a competition
Konkurrent
person against whom one is competing

compilate /ˈkʌmpaɪleɪt/ v
zusammenstellen
assemble from a collection
kompilieren
produce executable

compilation /kɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/ n
Zusammenstellung
act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources
Sammelwerk Sammlung
that which is compiled
Kompilierung Compilierung Übersetzen
translation of source code into object code by a compiler

compile /kəmpʌɪl/ /kəmˈpaɪl/ v
zusammenstellen
assemble from a collection
kompilieren zusammenstellen
produce executable

compile-time adj
bei der Kompilierung

compiler /kəmˈpaɪlə/ /kəmˈpaɪlɚ/ n
Kompilator
a person who compiles
Kompiler Compiler Übersetzer
computer program

complacency n
Bequemlichkeit Selbstgefälligkeit Selbstzufriedenheit Wohlbehagen
feeling

complacent adj
selbstgefällig selbstzufrieden
uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements

complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ v
klagen sich beklagen meckern sich beschweren
to express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment
klagen sich beschweren
to make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge

complaint /kəmˈpleɪnt/ n
Beschwerde Krankheit Leiden
bodily disorder or disease; the symptom of such a disorder
Anzeige Strafanzeige
criminal law: preliminary charge or accusation made by one person against another
Klage Beschwerde Anzeige Beanstandung Monierung Reklamation
grievance, problem, difficulty, or concern; the act of complaining

complaisant /kəmˈpleɪsənt/ adj
entgegenkommend gefällig wohlwollend
willing to do what pleases others

complement /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmpləmənt/ v
ergänzen komplementieren
to complete

complementary /ˌkɑmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌkɒmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
Ausgleichs- Bei- Ergänzungs- Gegen- Hilfs- Komplement-
acting as a complement

complementary /ˌkɑmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌkɒmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ n
Ergänzung Komplementär
a complementary (i.e. colour or angle)

complete /kəmˈpliːt/ adj
abgeschlossen beendet
finished; ended; concluded; completed
vollständig komplett ganz
with everything included

complete /kəmˈpliːt/ v
beenden fertigstellen fertigmachen
to finish
vervollständigen ergänzen komplettieren
to make whole or entire

completely /kəmˈpliːtli/ adv
vollständig völlig ganz
in a complete manner
ganz vollumfänglich
to the fullest extent or degree

completeness n
Vollständigkeit
state or condition of being complete

completion /kəmˈpliːʃən/ n
Vervollständigung Fertigstellung Vollendung
making complete; conclusion
Vervollständigung
mathematics: act of making a metric space complete by adding points
mathematics: space resulting from such an act

complex /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ adj
kompliziert
intricate
not simple or straightforward

complex conjugate n
komplex Konjugierte
mathematics: number formed by changing the sign of the imaginary part of a complex number

complex number n
komplexe Zahl
number of the form a + bi

complexify v
komplexifizieren
make something more complex

complexion /kəmˈplɛkʃən/ n
Gesichtsfarbe Teint
appearance of the skin on the face

complexity /kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/ n
Komplexität Schwierigkeit
That which is complex; intricacy; complication
Vielfalt Komplexität
The state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement

compliance /kəmˈplaɪəns/ n
Einwilligung Fügsamkeit
act of complying
Compliance Regelkonformität Regeltreue
business: the department of a business that ensures all government regulations are complied with
Konformität
state of being compliant
tendency of conforming with others

compliant /kəmˈplaɪənt/ /kəmˈplʌɪənt/ adj
den Auflagen entsprechen die Auflagen erfüllen
compatible with or following guidelines
entgegenkommend fügsam gefällig gefügig nachgiebig
willing to comply

complicate /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/ v
komplizieren
to combine intricately

complicated /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ adj
kompliziert schwierig umständlich undurchschaubar verzwickt
difficult or convoluted

complicatedness n
Kompliziertheit
state or quality of being complicated

complication n
Komplikation
act of complicating
a disease
Complication Komplikation
feature beyond basic time display

complicity n
Komplizenschaft Komplizität Mitschuld Mittäterschaft Tatbeteiligung Teilhaberschaft
The state of being complicit

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ n
Kompliment Höflichkeitsbezeigung Höflichkeitsbezeugung Schmeichelei
courtesy, flattery
Kompliment Achtungsbezeugung Anerkennung Ehrenbezeigung Lob
expression of praise, congratulation or respect

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ v
beglückwünschen loben ein Kompliment machen komplimentieren
to pay a compliment; to express a favorable opinion

complimentary /ˌkɑmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌkɒmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
kostenlos gratis
schmeichelnd
in the nature of a compliment

compline /ˈkɑːmplɪn/ /ˈkɒmplɪn/ n
Komplet
last of the canonical hours

comply /kəmˈplaɪ/ v
einwilligen sich fügen
to yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree

component /kʌmˈpoʊnənt/ n
Komponente
smaller, self-contained part of larger entity

comport /kəmˈpɔː(ɹ)t/ v
benehmen verhalten
to behave (usually reflexive)

compos mentis /ˈkɒmpɒs ˈmɛntɪs/ adj
schuldfähig
criminally responsible

compose /kəmˈpoʊz/ /kəmˈpəʊz/ v
bestehen
bilden zusammenstellen
to arrange the elements of a picture
beruhigen fassen
to calm oneself down
einschliessen enthalten umfasst
to comprise
komponieren abfassen verfassen
to construct by mental labor; to think up
zusammensetzen zusammenstellen
to make something by merging parts

composer n
Komponist Komponistin Kompositeur Tondichter Tonkünstler Tonschöpfer
one who composes music
Autor
one who composes; an author

composite /kəmˈpɑzɪt/ /ˈkɒmpəzɪt/ adj
zusammengesetzt
made up of multiple components; compound or complex
not prime; having factors

composite number n
zusammengesetzte Zahl
number that is the product of two natural numbers other than itself and 1

composite pattern n
Kompositum

composite video, blanking, and sync n
Farb-Bild-Austast-Synchronsignal
standardised format of an analog picture-only television signal

composition /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ n
Zusammensetzung
general makeup of something
Komposition Zusammensetzung
linguistics: formation of compound words from separate words
Zusammenstellung
proportion of different parts to make a whole
Komposition
work of music, literature or art

compost /ˈkɑmpoʊst/ /ˈkɒmpɒst/ n
Kompost
decayed remains of organic matter

compost /ˈkɑmpoʊst/ /ˈkɒmpɒst/ v
kompostieren
to produce compost

compost heap n
Komposthaufen
pile of organic waste

composure /kəmˈpoʊʒɚ/ /kəmˈpəʊʒə/ n
Fassung Gelassenheit Haltung Selbstbeherrschung innere Ruhe
calmness of mind or matter, self-possession

compote /ˈkɑmpoʊt/ /ˈkɒmpəʊt/ n
Kompott
fruit dessert

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ adj
mehrschichtig mehrteilig zusammengesetzt zusammengestellt
composed of elements

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ n
Komplex Block Gehege Gelände Lager
enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined
Komplex Anwesen Block Ensemble
group of buildings for the same purpose

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ n
Zusammensetzung Kompositum Masse Mischung Präparat Verbindung
anything made by combining several things
Verbindung
chemistry: substance made by chemical combination of elements

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ v
durch Vergleich regeln einen Vergleich schließen sich vergleichen
law: to settle by agreeing less than the claim
hinzufügen vergrößern verstärken
to add to
sich vergleichen Übereinkunft treffen übereinkommen
to come to terms of agreement
mischen verbinden zusammenmischen zusammenreiben zusammensetzen zusammenstellen
to put together
erschweren verschlimmern
to worsen a situation

compound bow n
Compoundbogen

compound eye n
Facettenauge
a visual organ found in arthropods such as insects and crustaceans

compound interest n
Zinseszins
interest calculated on principal plus any unpaid interest

compound sentence n
Satzreihe Satzverbindung
a sentence that has two or more independent clauses, joined by a conjunction and/or punctuation.

compound word n
Kompositum Zusammensetzung Bandwurmwort
word composed of others

comprehend /kɑmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ /kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ v
umfassen
to cover
verstehen begreifen erfassen einsehen
to understand

comprehensible /kɒmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/ adj
verständlich begreifbar fassbar
able to be comprehended

comprehension /kɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ /kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ n
Verständnis Verstehen
thorough understanding

comprehensive /ˌkɑːm.pɹəˈhɛn.sɪv/ /ˌkɒm.pɹɪˈhɛn.sɪv/ adj
umfassend
broadly or completely covering

comprehensive school n
Gesamtschule
normal secondary school, accepting pupils of all abilities

compress /kəmˈpɹɛs/ n
Kompresse
cloth used to dress or apply pressure to wounds

compress /kəmˈpɹɛs/ /ˈkɑmpɹɛs/ /ˈkɒmpɹɛs/ v
komprimieren
to encode digital information into less bits
to press together into a smaller space
to condense

compressed air n
Druckluft Pressluft
air increased in pressure

compressibility n
Kompressibilität Komprimierbarkeit Verdichtbarkeit
the degree to which something is compressible
Kompressibilität Stauchung
thermodynamics

compression /kɒm.pɹɛʃ.ən/ n
Komprimierung Kompression
(computing) the process by which data is compressed
Kompression Komprimierung
the act of compressing
Kompression
the cycle of an internal combustion engine during which the fuel and air mixture is compressed
(music) the electronic process by which any sound's gain is automatically controlled

comprise /kəmˈpɹaɪz/ v
bestehen aus
be made up of
beinhalten
include

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ n
Kompromiss Ausgleich
settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ v
eine Abmachung schließen sich einigen
to bind by mutual agreement
kompromittieren
to breach a security system
beeinträchtigen einschränken mindern schwächen verschlechtern
to cause impairment of
vermitteln
to find a way between extremes

comptroller [kəmpˈtɹoʊləɹ] n
Controller
the chief accountant of a company or government

compulsion /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/ n
Zwang Zwangneurose
irrational need to perform some action

compulsory /kəmˈpʌlsəri/ adj
verpflichtend zwangsweise
constraining
obligatorisch verpflichtend gesetzlich pflichtmäßig
mandatory

compulsory purchase n
Enteignung
government's right to expropriate private land

compunction /kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən/ n
Gewissensbisse Reue
pricking of conscience

computation n
Berechnung Rechnen
the act or process of computing
Berechnung
the result of computation

computational linguistics n
Computerlinguistik
interdisciplinary field

computative adj
komputativ rechnergestützt rechnerisch
computational
berechnend
shrewd

compute /kəmˈpjuːt/ v
berechnen
berechnen errechnen rechnen
to reckon or calculate

computed tomography n
Computertomographie
form of radiography which uses computer software

computer /kəmˈpjutɚ/ /kəmˈpjuːtə/ n
Computer Rechner
device

computer engineering n
Technische Informatik
branch of engineering

computer game n
Computerspiel
electronic game

computer language n
Computersprache
language associated with computers

computer program n
Computerprogramm
software

computer programming n
Computerprogrammierung
process

computer science n
Informatik
study of computers and their architecture

computer scientist n
Informatiker Fachinformatiker
one who studies or practises computer science

computerization /kʌmˌpjuːtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
Computerisierung
the act of computerizing

comrade /ˈkɑmɹæd/ /ˈkɒmɹeɪd/ n
Kamerad
companion in battle, fellow soldier
Genosse Genossin
fellow socialist or communist
Kamerad Genosse
mate, companion, or associate
Genosse
title used in leftist circles

con /kɑn/ /kɒn/ n
Kontra
disadvantage of something
Bauernfängerei
a fraud

con /kɑn/ /kɒn/ v
betrügen austricksen reinlegen
to trick or defraud, usually for personal gain

con artist n
Hochstapler Hochstaplerin Schwindler Schwindlerin Trickbetrüger Trickbetrügerin
scam operator, conman

con game n
Trickbetrug
malicious breach of trust

conative /ˈkoʊn.ə.tɪv/ /ˈkəʊn.ə.tɪv/ adj
konativ
of a striving action

concatenate /kənˈkæt.ə.neɪt/ v
konkatenieren verbinden verknüpfen zusammenknüpfen
link together

concatenation /kɑn.ˌkæt.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
Konkatenation Verkettung
series of links united

concave /ˈkɒŋkeɪv/ adj
konkav
curved inward

concave function n
konkave Funktion

concavity n
Konkavität
the state of being concave

conceal /kənˈsiːl/ v
verheimlichen verbergen verschweigen verschleiern
to hide something

concealer n
Abdeckstift
cosmetic
Verdecker
that which conceals

concede /kənˈsiːd/ v
einräumen zugestehen
to admit to be true
zugeben zugestehen
to yield or suffer; to surrender

conceit /kənˈsiːt/ n
Konzept
ingenious expression or metaphorical idea as a literary device
Einbildung
overly high self-esteem

conceited adj
eingebildet
vain and egotistic

conceivable /kənˈsiːvəbl̩/ adj
denkbar vorstellbar absehbar begreiflich erdenklich
capable of being conceived or imagined; possible; credible; thinkable

conceive /kənˈsiːv/ v
empfangen schwanger werden
to become pregnant
ersinnen konzipieren erdenken
to develop an idea
empfangen verstehen
to understand someone

concentrate /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ n
Konzentrat
A substance that is in a condensed form

concentrate /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ v
konzentrieren sich konzentrieren
bring to, or direct toward, a common center
konzentrieren
focus one's thought or attention
increase the strength and diminish the bulk of, as of a liquid or an ore
approach or meet in a common center

concentrated /ˈkɑnsəntɹeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɒnsəntɹeɪtɪd/ adj
konzentriert
not dilute

concentration n
Konzentration
The act or process of concentrating
proportion of substance in a mixture
The act or process of reducing the volume of a liquid
The amount of solute present in a solution

concentration camp n
Konzentrationslager KZ
camp where large numbers of persons are detained

concentric adj
konzentrisch
having a common center

concept /ˈkɒn.sɛpt/ n
Begriff Konzept
something understood and retained in the mind

concept album n
Konzeptalbum
album

conception /kənˈsɛpʃən/ n
Vorstellung
an image, idea, or notion formed in the mind
Empfängnis
initiation of an embryonic animal life

conceptual /kənˈsɛptjʊəl/ /kənˈsɛptʃuəl/ adj
konzeptionell
of, or relating to concepts or mental conception; existing in the imagination

conceptualisation n
Konzeptualisierung
the act of conceptualising, or something conceptualised

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ n
Sorge Besorgnis Betroffenheit
The expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person
Konzern
business, firm or enterprise; a company
Sorge Anliegen
that which affects one’s welfare or happiness

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ v
betreffen angehen anbelangen anbetreffen anlangen
to be of importance to
beunruhigen sorgen kümmern
to make somebody worried

concerned /kənˈsɜːnd/ /kənˈsɝnd/ adj
beteiligt
involved or responsible
besorgt
showing concern

concerning /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/ preposition
bezüglich betreffs
regarding

concert /kənˈsɜːt/ /kənˈsɝt/ /ˈkɑnsɚt/ /ˈkɒnsət/ n
Konzert
a musical entertainment in which several voices or instruments take part
musical accordance or harmony

concert grand n
Konzertflügel
large grand piano

concert hall n
Konzerthaus Konzertsaal
building

concertina /ˌkɑnsɚˈtinə/ /ˌkɒnsəˈtiːnə/ n
Konzertina Ziehharmonika
the musical instrument

concertmaster n
Konzertmeister
the first violin in a symphony orchestra

concerto /kənˈtʃɛɹtoʊ/ n
Konzert
a piece of music for one or more solo instruments and orchestra

concession /kənˈsɛʃən/ n
Gewerbeerlaubnis
a contract to operate a small business as a subsidiary of a larger company, or within the premises of some institution
Eingeständnis
something, such as an argument, that is conceded or admitted to be wrong
Zugeständnis Einräumen
the act of conceding, especially that of defeat
gewährtes Grundstück
the grant of some land to be used for a specified purpose

conch /kɒntʃ/ v
conchieren
to refine the flavour of chocolate

conche n
Conche Conchiermaschine Konche
machine used to refine the flavour and texture of chocolate

concher n
Conche Conchiermaschine Konche
machine

concierge /ˌkɑn.siˈɛɹʒ/ /ˌkɒn.siˈɛə̯ʒ/ n
Hausmeister Hausmeisterin Hotelportier Hotelportierin Pförtner Pförtnerin
one who attends to the maintenance of a building and provides services to its tenants and guests
Concierge Portier
one who attends to the slightest desire of hotel guests

conciliate /ˌkənˈsɪlieɪt/ v
beschwichtigen
make calm and content

conciliation n
Güteverfahren Schlichtung Sühneverfahren
alternative dispute resolution
Ausgleich Aussöhnung Einigung Konzertierung Vermittlung Versöhnung
ending of strife

conciliator n
Friedensstifter Schlichter

conciliatoriness n
Versöhnlichkeit
state or quality of being conciliatory

conciliatory /kənˈsɪl.i.əˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
versöhnlich
willing to conciliate

concise /kənˈsaɪs/ adj
gedrängt bündig konzis kurz knapp prägnant
brief and precise

conciseness n
Bündigkeit Gedrängtheit Knappheit Kürze Prägnanz
property of being concise

conclave /ˈkɑn.kleɪv/ /ˈkɒn.kleɪv/ n
Konklave
group of Roman Catholic cardinals
set of apartments within which the cardinals are secluded
Klausur Klausurtagung
private and secret meeting

conclude /kən.ˈkluːd/ v
folgern schließen schlussfolgern
develop a causal relation
beschließen entscheiden
to come to a final decision
beenden abschließen schließen zu Ende führen
to end

conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/ n
Schlussfolgerung
decision, judgment
Ende Schluss
end, final part
Folgerung Vernunftsschluss
of a syllogism
Ergebnis Abschluss
outcome

conclusive /kənˈklusɪv/ adj
endgültig entscheidend
decisive
konkludent schlüssig
pertaining to a conclusion

concoct /kəŋˈkɒkt/ v
ersinnen
to contrive something using skill or ingenuity
zusammenbrauen
to prepare something by mixing various ingredients, especially to prepare food for cooking

concoction /kənˈkɑkʃɪn/ /kənˈkɒkʃən/ n
Gemisch Mischung Zubereitung
mixture so prepared
Mischen
preparing of substance from many ingredients

concomitant /kənˈkɑːmətənt/ /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/ adj
damit einhergehend
following as a consequence

concord /ˈkɒn.kɔɹd/ /ˈkɒŋ.kɔɹd/ n
Eintracht Übereinstimmung
A state of agreement; harmony; union

concordance /kənˈkɔɹdəns/ /kənˈkɔːdəns/ n
Konkordanz
alphabetical index

concordat /kənˈkɔːdæt/ n
Konkordat
agreement

concourse n
Querbahnsteig Wartehalle
a large open space in a building where people can gather

concrete /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ adj
Beton aus Beton
made of concrete
konkret
not abstract
konkret bestimmt genau
particular, perceivable, real

concrete /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ n
Beton
building material

concrete /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ v
betonieren einbetonieren
cover with concrete
konkretisieren konkret
solidify, become concrete (actual, real)

concrete noun n
Gegenstandswort Konkretum konkretes Substantiv
noun that denotes a tangible thing

concretion n
Konkretion
solid, hard mass thus formed

concretistic adj
konkretistisch

concretize v
konkretisieren
to make substantial, real, or tangible

concubine /ˈkɑŋkjəbaɪn/ n
Konkubine
a woman who lives with a man, but who is not a wife

concupiscence /kənˈkjuːpɪsəns/ n
Begehren Gelüst
Ardent desire

concupiscent /kɑːnˈkjuːpɪ.sənt/ /kɒnˈkjuːpɪ.sənt/ adj
lüstern wollüstig
amorous, lustful

concur /kənˈkɜː/ /kənˈkɝ/ v
übereinstimmen
To meet in the same point
zusammentreffen zusammenwirken
To run together; to meet
zustimmen übereinstimmen
To unite or agree

concurrence n
Übereinstimmung
agreement
Gleichzeitigkeit
instance of simultaneous occurrence

concurrency n
Nebenläufigkeit
computer science: having several processes executing at the same time
Gleichzeitigkeit
the property or an instance of being concurrent

concurrency pattern n
Nebenläufigkeit

concurrent adj
gleichlaufend gleichzeitig
zeitgenössisch
belonging to the same period; contemporary
gleichzeitig
happening at the same time; simultaneous
parallel
involving more than one thread of computation

concurrently adv
gleichzeitig zeitgleich zugleich
in a concurrent manner; at the same time

concussion /kənˈkʌʃən/ n
Gehirnerschütterung Erschütterung
an injury to part of the body, most especially the brain

condemn /kənˈdɛm/ v
verurteilen verdammen
to confer eternal divine punishment upon
verurteilen
to pronounce guilty
to scold sharply

condemnation /ˌkɒndɛmˈneɪʃən/ n
Verdammung
act of condemning or pronouncing to be wrong
act of judicially condemning, or adjudging guilty
Verdammnis
state of being condemned

condensate n
Kondensat
product of condensation

condensation n
Kondensation
the act or process
physics: conversion of a gas to a liquid

condense v
kondensieren
to be transformed from a gaseous state into a liquid state
to transform from a gaseous state into a liquid state
kondensieren verkleinern
to concentrate toward the essence

condensed milk n
Kondensmilch
milk that has been reduced to syrup

condescend /ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛnd/ /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/ v
bevormunden herablassend behandeln
treat a person as though inferior

condescending /ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ /ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/ adj
herablassend
assuming a tone of superiority or a patronizing attitude

condescension /kɑndiˈsɛnʃən/ /kɒndiˈsɛnʃən/ n
Herablassung Kondeszendenz
act of condescending

condign /kənˈdaɪn/ adj
angemessen gebührend gerechte (Strafe) passend
fitting

condiment /ˈkɒn.dɪ.mənt/ n
Würze Kondiment Würzsauce
something used to enhance flavor

condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ n
Kondition Verfassung Zustand Befinden
health status of a patient
Bedingung Kondition
logical clause or phrase
clause in a contract or agreement
Zustand Beschaffenheit
state of an object

condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ v
konditionieren
to shape the behaviour of someone to do something
to subject to different conditions
to undergo the process of acclimation

condition precedent n
aufschiebende Bedingung

condition subsequent n
auflösende Bedingung
condition

conditional /kənˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
bedingt
limited by a condition

conditional /kənˈdɪʃənəl/ n
Konditional Möglichkeitsform Konditionalis
grammar: mode/mood
Konditional
grammar: statement

conditionality n
Bedingtheit
state of being subject to conditions

conditioner n
Aufbereiter Konditionierer Verbesserer
anything that improves the condition of something

condolence /kənˈdoʊləns/ n
Anteilnahme Beileid
comfort, support or sympathy
Kondolenz
sympathy when someone has died

condom /ˈkɑn.dəm/ /ˈkɒn.dɒm/ n
Kondom Präservativ Präser Pariser Gummi Ficktüte
flexible sleeve worn on the penis

condominium /kɑn.dəˈmɪn.i.əm/ /kɒn.dəˈmɪn.ɪ.əm/ n
Kondominium
building in which each unit is owned by an individual, but the grounds is owned jointly
Stockwerkseigentum Teileigentum Wohnungseigentum
the system of ownership by which such condominiums operate
Eigentumswohnung
unit or apartment in such a complex

condone /kənˈdoʊn/ /kənˈdəʊn/ v
dulden billigen gestatten hinnehmen tolerieren zulassen
to allow
entschuldigen hinwegsehen über nachsehen stillschweigend dulden stillschweigend hinnehmen
to forgive

condor /ˈkɒndɔː(ɹ)/ n
Kondor
Andean condor
California condor

conducive /kənˈd(j)usɪv/ /kənˈdjuːsɪv/ adj
dienlich förderlich
tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result

conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ /ˈkɑndʌkt/ /ˈkɒndʌkt/ n
Führung Leitung
act or method of controlling or directing

conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ /ˈkɑndʌkt/ /ˈkɒndʌkt/ v
leiten
act as a conductor (of heat, electricity, etc.)
leiten führen
lead or guide
dirigieren
music: to direct
durchführen
to carry out

conductance n
elektrischer Leitwert
measure of the ability to conduct electricity

conduction /kənˈdʌkʃən/ n
Konduktion Leitung
conveying of heat or electricity through material

conductive /kənˈdʌktɪv/ adj
leitend
able to conduct electrical current or heat

conductivity n
Leitfähigkeit
ability to conduct

conductor /kənˈdʌktɚ/ n
Dirigent Dirigentin
person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble
Schaffner
person who takes tickets on public transportation
Leiter
something which can transmit electricity, heat, light or sound

conduit /ˈkɑnd(j)ʊɪt/ /ˈkɒnd(j)ʊɪt/ n
Führung Leitkanal Verbindung Verbindungslinie Übertragungsweg
A means by which something is transmitted
Elektroinstallationsrohr Führungskanal Führungsrohr Installationskanal Installationsrohr Isolierrohr
duct or tube into which electrical cables may be pulled
Aquädukt Gerinne Kanal Leitung Leitungsrohr Rohr
pipe or channel for conveying water

condyle /ˈkɒndɪl/ n
Gelenk
prominence on a bone

cone /koʊn/ /kəʊn/ n
Kegel
anything shaped like a cone
solid of revolution
Zapfen
fruit of conifers
Kegel Kegelmantel
surface of revolution

coneflower n
Sonnenhut
Echinacea
Rudbeckie Sonnenhut
Rudbeckia

confection /kənˈfɛkʃən/ n
Bonbon Konfekt
food item

confectioner n
Konditor Zuckerbäcker Konditorin Zuckerbäckerin
a manufacturer of or dealer in confections

confectioner's cream n
Konditorcreme geschlagene Sahne
cream used by confectioners

confectionery n
Konfekt Süßwaren
sweet foodstuffs, collectively

confederacy /kənˈfɛdəɹəsi/ n
Konföderation
an alliance

confederation /kənfɛdəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Eidgenossenschaft Konföderation Staatenbund Bund Bündnis Staatenbündnis
union or alliance of states

confer /kənˈfɛɹ/ /kənˈfɜː/ v
erteilen verleihen übertragen
bestow

conferee n
Konferenzteilnehmer
a person who participates in a conference

conference /ˈkɑn.fə.ɹəns/ /ˈkɒn.fə.ɹəns/ /ˈkɒn.fɹəns/ n
Konferenz Tagung
a meeting of people

confess /kənˈfɛs/ v
bekennen gestehen verraten
to admit to the truth
beichten
to disclose everything to a Catholic priest

confession /kənˈfɛʃən/ n
Beichte
disclosure of one's sins to a priest
Bekenntnis Geständnis Eingeständnis
open admittance

confessional n
Beichtstuhl
a small room where confession is performed

confessor /kənˈfɛsə/ /kənˈfɛsɚ/ n
Bekenner
one who confesses faith in Christianity
Beichtvater
priest who hears confession

confetti /kənˈfɛti/ n
Konfetti
small pieces of colored paper generally thrown about at festive occasions

confidant /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dɑnt/ /ˌkɒn.fɪˈdænt/ n
Vertrauter
person in whom one can confide

confidante n
Vertraute
female confidant

confide /kənˈfaɪd/ v
vertrauen
to trust, have faith in

confidence /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ n
Zuversicht
expression or feeling of certainty
Vertraulichkeit
information held in secret
Vertrauen Zutrauen
quality of trusting
Selbstgewissheit Selbstvergewisserung Selbstvertrauen Zuversicht
self-assurance

confidence interval n
Konfidenzintervall Mutungsintervall Vertrauensbereich
a particular kind of interval estimate of a population parameter

confident /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dənt/ /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/ adj
zuversichtlich sicher
being very sure of or positive about something

confidential /ˌkɑːnfɪˈdɛnʃl/ adj
vertraulich
meant to be kept secret within a certain circle

confidentiality n
Vertraulichkeit
property

configurable /kənˈfɪ.ɡyɚ.ʌbl/ adj
konfigurierbar
capable of being configured

configuration n
Konfiguration
relative disposition
arrangement of electrons

configure /kənˈfɪɡ(j)ə/ /kənˈfɪɡ(j)ɚ/ v
konfigurieren
to set up or arrange something

confine /kənˈfaɪn/ /ˈkɑnfaɪn/ /ˈkɒnfaɪn/ n
Begrenzung
limit

confine /kənˈfaɪn/ /ˈkɑnfaɪn/ /ˈkɒnfaɪn/ v
beschränken
to restrict; to keep within bounds

confined /kənˈfaɪnd/ adj
beengt begrenzt
not free to move

confirm /kənˈfɜːm/ /kənˈfɝm/ v
bestätigen bekräftigen
to assure
bestätigen
to confer the confirmation

confirmation /ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
Firmung Konfirmation
Christian ceremony or sacrament
Bestätigung
indicator
verification

confirmed /kənˈfɜːmd/ /kənˈfɝmd/ adj
bestätigt
verified or ratified

confiscate v
konfiszieren beschlagnahmen
take possession of by authority

confiscation n
Konfiskation Konfiszierung
the act or process of confiscating an item from public use; expropriation

confiture /ˈkɔnfɪtjʊə(ɹ)/ n
Konfitüre
a preserve or candied fruit

conflagration /ˌkɒnfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
Feuersbrunst Großbrand
a large, ferocious, and destructive fire
Flächenbrand
a large-scale conflict

conflate /kənˈfleɪt/ v
verwechseln
fail to properly distinguish things or keep them separate; mistakenly treat them as equivalent
verbinden vereinigen verschmelzen
fuse into a single entity

conflation /kənˈfleɪʃən/ n
Verschmelzung
A blowing or fusing together

conflict /kənˈflɪkt/ /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ n
Konflikt Gegensatz Streit
clash or disagreement
Konflikt Inkompatibilität
incompatibility

conflict of interest n
Interessenkonflikt
conflicting interests in position of trust

confluence /ˈkɒnfluəns/ n
Zusammenfluss
point where two rivers or streams meet

conformal adj
winkeltreu
cartography: that preserves angles over small scales, at all except a limited number of points
mathematics: that preserves angles unchanged
konform
that conforms (to a shape or form)

conformance /kənˈfɔːm(ə)ns/ n
Übereinstimmung Konformität
act of conforming

conformism n
Konformismus
willingness to conform

conformist /kənˈfɔɹmɪst/ adj
konformistisch
conforming to established customs etc

conformist /kənˈfɔɹmɪst/ n
Konformist
someone who conforms

conformity n
Konformität
state of things being similar, or identical

confound /kənˈfaʊnd/ v
zunichte machen
to bring to ruination
verwirren
to confuse
verfluchen
to damn
besiegen
to defeat
durchkreuzen
to frustrate
verschlechtern verschlimmern
to make something worse

confounded /kənˈfaʊndɪd/ adj
verwechselt
confused

confoundedly adv
verflixt
damnably
umhangen
in a confounded manner

confront /kənˈfɹʌnt/ v
konfrontieren begegnen
to come up against; to encounter
konfrontieren Sache stellen
to deal with
konfrontieren gegenübertreten
to engage in confrontation
gegenüberstellen
to put a thing facing to; to set in contrast to
to set a thing side by side with; to compare
konfrontieren
to something bring face to face with
konfrontieren entgegentreten
to stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance

confrontation /ˌkɒnfɹənˈteɪʃən/ n
Konfrontation
A conflict between armed forces
Konfrontation Gegenüberstellung
The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face-to-face

confrontational adj
konfrontativ
Pertaining to a confrontation; characterized by, or given to initiating hostile encounter; in-your-face

confuse /kənˈfjuːz/ v
Verlegenheit
to embarrass
vermischen
to mix thoroughly
verwechseln
to mix up / muddle up one thing with another; to mistake one thing for another
verwechseln verwirren konfuse
to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder somebody

confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ adj
verwirrt wirr zerstreut
chaotic, jumbled or muddled
verwirrt desorientiert
disoriented
beschämt
embarrassed
verwirrt konfus unlogisch unsinnig unzusammenhängend wirr
making no sense; illogical
verwirrt durcheinander
unable to think clearly or understand

confusing /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ adj
irreführend missverständlich unübersichtlich verwirrend
difficult to understand

confusion /kənˈfjuːʒən/ n
Verwirrung Verwechslung Durcheinander Konfusion
lack of clarity or order
Verwirrung Missverständnis
state of being confused; misunderstanding

congeal /kənˈdʒiːl/ v
erstarren
to change from a liquid to solid state
koagulieren gerinnen
to coagulate, make curdled or semi-solid as gel or jelly

congee /ˈkɑndʒi/ /ˈkɒndʒiː/ n
Congee Reis-Congee
a type of rice porridge

congenial /kənˈd͡ʒiːniəl/ adj
sympathisch angenehm freundlich gesellig
friendly
geistesverwandt gleichgesinnt vom selben Naturell wesensgleich wesensverwandt
have the same nature
angebracht passend zusagend
suitable to one’s needs

congenital adj
angeboren kongenital
present since birth

congenital heart defect n
Herzfehler
disease of the heart

conger /ˈkɑŋɡɚ/ /ˈkɒŋɡə(ɹ)/ n
Meeraal Seeaal
eel

conger eel n
Meeraal Seeaal
large marine eel

congestion /kənˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/ /kʊnˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ n
Stau Verkehrsstau stockender Verkehr
excess of traffic

conglomerate /kənˈɡlɑm(ə)ɹət/ /kənˈɡlɑməɹeɪt/ /kənˈɡlɒm(ə)ɹət/ /kənˈɡlɒməɹeɪt/ n
Konglomerat Mischkonzern Multikonzern
corporation formed by the combination of several smaller corporations
Konglomerat
rock consisting of gravel or pebbles embedded in a matrix
cluster of heterogeneous things

congratulate /kənˈɡɹæ.d͡ʒʊˌleɪt/ /kənˈɡɹæ.t͡ʃʊˌleɪt/ v
gratulieren beglückwünschen
to express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for

congratulation /kənˌɡɹætjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Glückwunsch Beglückwünschung
act of congratulating

congratulations /kənˌɡɹat͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ interjection
Glückwunsch herzlichen Glückwunsch
expressing approbation

congratulator n
Gratulant Gratulantin
person

congregation /ˌkɑŋɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒŋɡɹɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
Versammlung
large gathering of people
Gemeinde
religious gathering of people in a place of worship

congress /kənˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈkɑŋɡɹɨs/ /ˈkɒŋˌɡɹɛs/ n
Kongress Tagung
conference
Kongress
legislative body

congressman n
Mitglied der gesetzgebenden Versammlung Mitglied des Kongresses
member of congress

congruence n
Kongruenz
geometry, quality of being roughly the same size and shape

congruent /ˈkɑːŋ.ɡɹuː.ənt/ /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹuː.ənt/ adj
kongruent
with difference divisible by modulus

conic section n
Kegelschnitt
Any of the four distinct shapes that are the intersections of a cone with a plane

conical /ˈkɑnɪkəl/ /ˈkɒnɪkəl/ adj
konisch
cone-shaped
of or relating to a cone

conifer n
Nadelbaum Konifere
plant

coniferous adj
zapfentragend
bearing cones

coniine n
Coniin
poison

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ n
Vermutung Hypothese
statement likely to be true based on available evidence, but which has not been formally proven
Vermutung Hypothese Konjektur
supposition based upon incomplete evidence; a hypothesis
Vermutung Mutmaßung Verdacht
unproven statement; guess

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ v
vermuten mutmaßen spekulieren
to guess

conjoined twin n
siamesischer Zwilling

conjoined twins n
siamesische Zwillinge

conjugal /ˈkɑndʒəɡəl/ /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/ adj
eheähnlich
of, or relating to marriage, or the relationship of spouses

conjugate /ˈkɒndʒəɡeɪt/ v
konjugieren
to inflect (a verb) for each person

conjugation /ˌkɑnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
Konjugation
in some languages, one of several classifications of verbs
act of conjugating a verb

conjunction /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ n
Konjunktion
astronomy: alignment of two bodies in the solar system such that they have the same longitude when seen from Earth
logic: proposition resulting from the combination of two or more propositions using the and operator
Konjunktion Bindewort
grammar: word used to join words or phrases

conjunctional adj
bindewörtlich konjunktional
pertaining to, or governed by, a conjunction

conjunctionally adv
bindewörtlich konjunktional

conjunctiva n
Bindehaut
membrane

conjunctive adj
verbindend
conjoining
konjunktiv
grammar: subjunctive

conjunctivitis /kənˌdʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs/ n
Bindehautentzündung Konjunktivitis
inflammation

conjuncture n
Konjunktur
combination of events or circumstances

conjure /kənˈd͡ʒʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɑnd͡ʒəɹ/ /ˈkʌnd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ v
hervorrufen heraufbeschwören
To evoke
sich einbilden
To imagine or picture in the mind
anflehen bitten ersuchen
To make an urgent request to; to appeal
zaubern
To perform magic tricks
herbeirufen
To summon using supernatural power

conjurer n
Zauberer
one who conjures

conman n
Bauernfänger Hochstapler Schwindler Trickbetrüger
A confidence trickster

conn /kɑn/ /kɒn/ v
ein Schiff steuern
to direct a ship

connect /kəˈnɛkt/ v
verbinden anschließen
to join an electrical or telephone line
verbinden
to join two or more pieces

connecting rod n
Pleuel
rod that transmits power or motion

connection /kəˈnɛkʃən/ n
Verbindung Verknüpfung
act of connecting
point at which two or more things are joined
Verbindung
established communications or transportation link
Anschluss
transfer in transport

connective tissue n
Bindegewebe
type of tissue

connectivity n
Konnektivität
state of being connected

connector n
Steckverbinder Verbinder Verbindungsstecker
mating pair of devices

conning tower n
Kommandoturm
structure of submarine

conniption /kəˈnɪp.ʃən/ n
Anfall Wutanfall hysterischer Anfall
fit of anger or panic
Lachanfall
fit of laughing

connive /kəˈnaɪv/ v
sich dumm stellen
to pretend to be ignorant of something in order to escape blame
aushecken verschwören
to secretly cooperate with another person or persons in order to commit a crime or other wrongdoing

conniving /kəˈnaɪvɪŋ/ adj
durchtrieben hinterhältig intrigant
that connives

connoisseur /ˌkɒnəˈsɜɹ/ n
Kenner
specialist whose opinion is valued

connotation /ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/ n
Konnotation Beigeschmack Beiklang Nebenbedeutung
suggested or implied meaning

connote /kəˈnoʊt/ /kəˈnəʊt/ v
konnotieren bedeuten suggerieren
to imply, to suggest
konnotieren bedeuten
to signify beyond principal meaning

conoid n
Afterkegel Konoid
geometry, solid

conquer /ˈkɑŋkɚ/ /ˈkɒŋkə/ v
erobern
defeat in combat

conqueror /ˈkɑŋkəɹɚ/ /ˈkɒŋkəɹə/ n
Bezwinger Eroberer Bezwingerin Erobererin
someone who conquers

conquest /ˈkɑnkwɛst/ /ˈkɒŋkwɛst/ n
Conquest Conquest-Modus Conquestmodus
competitive mode in first-person shooter games
Eroberung
victory gained through combat; the subjugation of an enemy

consanguineous /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪni.əs/ adj
blutsverwandt konsanguin
related by birth

consanguinity /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/ n
Blutsverwandtschaft
a blood relationship

conscience /kɒnʃəns/ n
Gewissen
moral sense

conscientious /ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ /ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ adj
gewissenhaft
thorough, careful, or vigilant

conscientious objector n
Kriegsdienstverweigerer Wehrdienstverweigerer
someone refusing to fight in an armed conflict because of religious or moral principles

conscientiousness n
Gewissenhaftigkeit
state or characteristic of being conscientious

conscious /ˈkɑn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/ adj
aufmerksam bei Bewusstsein wach
alert, awake
bewusst
aware of or alert to, sensitive to
aware of one's own existence

consciously adv
bewusst wissentlich
in a conscious manner; knowingly, volitionally

consciousness /ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ /ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/ n
Bewusstsein Besinnung Bewusstheit Erkenntnis Gefühl Gewahrsein
awareness

conscript /kənˈskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɒnskɹɪpt/ adj
einberufen verpflichtet
drafted

conscript /kənˈskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɒnskɹɪpt/ n
Wehrpflichtiger
Draftee

conscription n
Wehrpflicht
involuntary labor, especially military service

consecrate /ˈkɑnsəkɹeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəkɹət/ /ˈkɒnsəkɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəkɹət/ v
weihen
declare holy, or make holy by some procedure

consecration n
Weihe
action of consecrating

consecutio temporum /ˌkɒnsəˈkjuːʃiəʊ ˌtɛmˈpɔːɹəm/ n
Consecutio Temporum
sequence of tenses

consecutive /kɒnsɛkjʊtɪv/ adj
konsekutiv aufeinander folgend fortlaufend
following, in succession, without interruption
konsekutiv
having some logical sequence

consecutively adv
hintereinander nacheinander
in a consecutive manner

consensus n
Konsens Einvernehmen Einigkeit Übereinstimmung
general agreement

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ n
Konsens Zustimmung Einverständnis
voluntary agreement

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ v
zustimmen einwilligen
to express willingness

consequence /ˈkɑnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ n
Konsequenz
power to influence or produce an effect
Konsequenz Folge
that which follows something on which it depends
result of actions, especially unpleasant

consequential /ˌkɑnsəˈkwɛnʃəl/ /ˌkɒnsəˈkwɛnʃəl/ adj
daraus folgend demzufolge entsprechend folgerichtig folglich
following as a result

conservation /ˌkɑnsə(ɹ)ˈveɪʃən/ n
Schutz Umweltschutz
A wise use of natural resources
Konservierung Bewahrung Erhaltung
The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting
Naturschutz Umweltschutz
the discipline concerned with protection of biodiversity, the environment, and natural resources

conservation law n
Erhaltungssatz
physical property remaining constant

conservation of energy n
Energieerhaltung
conservation of energy

conservationist n
Artenschützer Artenschützerin Naturschützer Naturschützerin
A person who maintains natural areas or protects threatened species

conservatism n
Konservatismus Konservativismus
political philosophy that favors maintaining limited government involvement
Konservatismus
political philosophy that moral objectivism exists, and should be adhered to

conservative /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/ adj
konservativ
supporting fiscal, political or social conservatism
tending to resist change

conservative /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/ n
Konservativer Konvervative
UK: member of the Conservative party
Konservativer
one who favors the status quo

conservatoire n
Konservatorium Hochschule für Musik Musikakademie Musikhochschule Musikkonservatorium Musikschule
school or educational institution that teaches music

conservatory n
Wintergarten
a glass-walled and -roofed room in a house
Gewächshaus Pflanzenschauhaus Wintergarten
a greenhouse or hothouse for the display of plants
Konservatorium Akademie für Schauspielkunst Hochschule für Musik Musikakademie Musikhochschule Musikkonservatorium
school of music or drama

consider /kənˈsɪdə/ /kənˈsɪdɚ/ v
halten
assign some quality to
betrachten
look at attentively
überlegen
think of doing
think about seriously

consider it done /kənˈsɪdə ɪt dʌn/ phraseologicalUnit
betrachte es als erledigt betrachten Sie es als erledigt betrachtet es als erledigt
consider it done

considerable /kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/ adj
beträchtlich erheblich beachtlich
worth considering

considerably /kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/ adv
beträchtlich wesentlich beachtlich
significantly

considerate /kənˈsɪdəɹət/ adj
zuvorkommend
thoughtful

consideration /kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Erwägung Überlegung
process of considering
Vergütung Gegenleistung
recompense for something done
Überlegung
something considered as a reason or ground for a decision
Rücksicht
tendency to consider others

consignee /ˌkɒn.saɪˈniː/ n
Empfänger Adressat
The person to whom a shipment is to be delivered

consigner n
Versender
party that provides merchandise for consignment sale

consignment n
Sendung
A collection of goods to be sent, in transit or having been sent

consist /kənˈsɪst/ n
Verband
sequence of railroad carriages or cars that form a unit

consist /kənˈsɪst/ /ˈkɒn.sɪst/ v
bestehen
to be composed (of)

consistency /kənˈsɪst(ə)nsi/ /kənˈsɪstənsi/ n
Konsistenz
degree of viscosity of something
Konsistenz Widerspruchsfreiheit
logic: state of a system of axioms

consistent /kənˈsɪstənt/ adj
konsistent widerspruchsfrei
not logically contradictory

consociationalism n
Konkordanzdemokratie
political consociation

consolation /ˌkɑn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
Trost
act of consoling
Trostpreis
prize for the loser

consolation goal n
Ehrentor

consolation prize n
Trostpreis
award given to persons or groups of people who do not win

console /kənˈsoʊl/ /kənˈsəʊl/ /ˈkɑːn.soʊl/ /ˈkɒn.səʊl/ n
Konsole

console /ˈkɑːn.soʊl/ /ˈkɒn.səʊl/ v
trösten
to comfort

consolidate /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/ v
vereinigen zusammenführen zusammenlegen
to combine into a single unit; to group together or join
konsolidieren befestigen festigen
to make stronger or more solid

consommé n
Consommé
a clear broth made from reduced meat or vegetable stock

consonant /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ adj
konsonantisch
Characterized by harmony or agreement

consonant /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ n
Konsonant Mitlaut
letter
sound

consonant cluster n
Konsonantencluster Konsonantenhäufung
consonant cluster

consonant gradation n
Stufenwechsel
type of apophony found in Finnic and Sami languages

consonantism n
Konsonantismus
consonant sounds of a language

consort /kənˈsɔɹt/ /kənˈsɔːt/ /ˈkɑnsɔɹt/ /ˈkɒnsɔːt/ n
Gemahl Gemahlin
spouse of a monarch

consortium /kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ʃəm/ n
Konsortium
association or combination of businesses

conspicuous /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ adj
auffallend auffällig sichtbar spürbar wahrnehmbar
noticeable or attracting attention, especially if unattractive
auffällig augenfällig augenscheinlich hervorstechend offenkundig offensichtlich
obvious or easy to notice

conspicuous consumption n
Geltungskonsum
public display of acquisition of possessions

conspicuously adv
auffallend
in a conspicuous manner

conspiracy /kənˈspɪɹəsi/ n
Verschwörung Konspiration
act of working in secret to obtain some goal
Verschwörung
an agreement to break the law

conspiracy of silence /kənˌspɪɹəsi əv ˈsaɪləns/ n
Verschwörung des Schweigens
an agreement

conspiracy theorist /kɘnˈspɘɹɘsiː θiəɹɘst/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θi.əɹəst/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θɪəɹɪst/ /kənˈspɪɹəsiː θɪəɹəst/ n
Konspirationstheoretiker Konspirationstheoretikerin Verschwörungstheoretiker Verschwörungstheoretikerin
one who believes in a conspiracy theory

conspiracy theory /kɘnˈspɘɹɘsiː θiəɹiː/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θi.əɹi/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θɪəɹi/ /kənˈspɪɹəsiː θɪəɹiː/ n
Verschwörungstheorie Konspirationstheorie
hypothetical speculation

conspirator /kənˈspɪɹətə/ /kənˈspɪɹətɚ/ n
Verschwörer Verschwörerin
person who is part of a conspiracy

conspiratorial /kənˌspɪɹəˈtɔːɹɪəl/ adj
konspirativ verschwörerisch
pertaining to conspiracy or conspirators

conspiratory adj
konspirativ
of, or relating to a conspiracy; conspiratorial

conspire v
verschören
to secretly plot

constancy n
Ausdauer
An unchanging quality or characteristic of a person or thing
Konstanz Beständigkeit
The quality of being constant

constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ /ˈkɒnstənt/ adj
regelmäßig stetig ständig
consistently recurring over time
konstant fest
steady
beständig konstant
unchanged through time

constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ /ˈkɒnstənt/ n
Konstante
identifier that is bound to an invariant value
algebra: quantity that remains fixed
science: property that does not change
Konstante Fixwert
that which is permanent or invariable

constant function n
konstante Funktion
class of function

constantly /ˈkɒnstəntli/ adv
ständig
in a constant manner

constellation /ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
Sternbild Asterismus Konstellation
formation of stars perceived as figure
Sternzeichen Sternbild
image associated with a group of stars
Sternbild
modern astronomy: any of 88 officially recognized regions
wide, seemingly unlimited assortment

consternate v
Bestürzung hervorrufen bestürzen entsetzen
cause consternation in

consternation /ˌkɑn.stɚˈne͡ɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
Bestürzung Fassungslosigkeit
amazement or horror; terror, combined with amazement; dismay

constipation n
Verstopfung Obstipation
state of bowels

constituency n
Wahlkreis
district represented by one or more elected officials

constituent adj
konstituierend satzungsgebend verfassunggebend
authorized to make a constitution
Bestand- ausmachend fest
being a part, or component of a whole

constituent n
Konstituente Bestandteil sprachliche Einheit
functional element of a phrase or clause
Bestandteil formbildender Bestandteil
part, or component of a whole
Wahlkreisbewohner Wahlkreisbewohnerin
resident of a place represented by an elected official

constitute /ˈkɑnstɪt(j)uːt/ /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/ v
einsetzen ernennen konstituieren
to appoint, depute, or elect to an office; to make and empower
begründen bilden einrichten einsetzen festsetzen gründen
to cause to stand; to establish; to enact
ausmachen bilden darstellen repräsentieren
to make up; to compose; to form

constitution /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ n
Verfassung Verfassen
act or process of setting something up, or establishing something; composition, structure, makeup
Verfassung Konstitution Grundgesetz
formal or informal system of primary principles and laws regulating a government or other institutions
Verfassung Konstitution
general health of a person
Verfassung Grundgesetz Konstitution
legal document describing such a formal system

constitutional /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl/ adj
verfassungsmäßig verfassungsgemäß
conforming to the constitution
verfassungsmäßig konstitutionell
relating to the constitution

constitutional court n
Verfassungsgericht
court dealing with constitutional law or issues

constitutional law n
Verfassungsrecht
area of law

constitutional monarchy n
konstitutionelle Monarchie
monarchy limited by laws and a constitution

constitutionalism /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃənəˌlɪzəm/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlɪzəm/ n
Konstitutionalismus
belief in government under a written constitution

constitutionalist n
Konstitutionalist Konstitutionalistin
who adheres to constitutionalism
Verfassungsrechtler Verfassungsrechtlerin
who is specialist in constitutional law

constitutionality n
Verfassungmäßigkeit
(law) The status of being constitutional

constrain v
behindern einschränken limitieren
to force; to compel; to oblige

constraint /kənˈstɹeɪnt/ n
Zwangsbedingung
mathematics: condition to a solution
Zwang Nötigung Auflage Bedingung Befangenheit Beschränkung
something that constrains

constrict /kənˈstɹɪkt/ v
einengen verengen
to narrow

construal /kənˈstɹuːəl/ n
Deutung
act of interpreting

construct /kənˈstɹʌkt/ /ˈkɑn.stɹʌkt/ /ˈkɒn.stɹʌkt/ v
konstruieren bauen
build or form by assembling parts

constructed language n
konstruierte Sprache Plansprache Kunstsprache
an artificially created language

constructible adj
baubar
capable of being constructed
bebaubar
suitable for constructing a building

constructio ad sensum /kɒnˈstɹʌktɪəʊ æd ˈsɛnsəm/ n
Synesis

construction /kənˈstɹʌkʃən/ n
Konstruktion
geometric construction
Satzbau
grammar
Aufbau
manner in which something is built
Bau
process of constructing
Bauwerk
structure
Bau Bauwesen
trade of building

construction site n
Baustelle
place where something is being constructed

construction soldier n
Bausoldat
person

construction worker n
Bauarbeiter Bauarbeiterin
employee working at a construction site

constructive /kənˈstɹʌktɪv/ adj
konstruktiv
carefully considered and meant to be helpful

constructivism n
Konstruktivismus
movement in modern art

constructor n
Konstruktor
in object oriented programming: code that creates objects

consul /ˈkɑn.səl/ /ˈkɒn.səl/ n
Konsul
official who protects the interests of citizens
either of the two highest-ranking officials of the Roman republic

consul-general n
Generalkonsul
consular officer who heads a consulate general

consular adj
konsularisch
pertaining to a consul

consulate /ˈkɑnsəlɨt/ /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/ n
Konsulat
the residency of a consul
an office of a government, comparable to an embassy

consult /kənˈsʌlt/ /ˈkɑnsʌlt/ /ˈkɒnsʌlt/ v
beraten beratschlagen
ask advice
Rat halten
deliberate together
beraten
intransitive, to advise or offer expertise
zu Rate ziehen befragen um Rat fragen um Rat nachsuchen
transitive, to ask advice of; to seek the opinion of

consultant /kənˈsʌltənt/ n
Berater Beraterin
person or party that is consulted

consultation /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən/ n
Beratung Konsultation
act of consulting

consumable adj
konsumierbar
that is consumed

consume /kənˈsjuːm/ /kənˈsuːm/ v
verbrauchen
use up

consumer /kənˈsjuːmə/ /kənˈsumɚ/ n
Konsument Verbraucher Endverbraucher
person purchasing goods

consumer credit n
Konsumentenkredit Verbraucherkredit
credit for purchase of consumer goods

consumer price index n
Verbraucherpreisindex Lebenshaltungskostenindex
statistical estimate of the level of prices

consummate /ˈkɑnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmət/ /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəmət/ adj
vollendet ausgemacht perfekt unübertrefflich vollkommen völlig
complete, perfect, absolute
erfahren hochqualifiziert vollkommen vollwertig
highly skilled and experienced

consummate /ˈkɑnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmət/ /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəmət/ v
abrunden durchführen fertig bringen fertigstellen vollbringen vollenden
to bring something to completion
vollziehen
to make a marriage complete by engaging in first sexual intercourse

consummation n
Vollendung
The act of consummating

consumption /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/ n
Konsum Verbrauch Verzehr Aufnahme
the act of consuming something
Konsum Verbrauch Verzehr Verbrauchswert Bedarf
the amount consumed
Auszehrung Konsumption Konsumtion
wasting-away of the human body through disease

consumptive adj
schwindsüchtig
of, or relating to consumption

contact /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ n
Kontakt Berührung
an act of touching physically
Kontakt Verbindung
an establishment of communication
Kontaktlinse
colloquial: a contact lens

contact /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ v
kontaktieren
establish communication with
berühren
touch physically

contact details n
Kontaktinformationen Kontaktangaben Kontaktdaten
information on how to contact a person

contact juggling n
Kontaktjonglage
The art of moving a single ball or multiple balls, as by rolling or spinning

contact lens n
Kontaktlinse
thin lens placed directly on the eye

contact print n
Kontaktdruck
a print made by exposing the printing paper to light through a negative

contact process n
Kontaktverfahren

contactor /ˈkɑntæktɚ/ /ˈkɒntæktə/ n
Schütz
Relay used to control an electrical power circuit

contagion /kənˈteɪdʒən/ n
ansteckende Krankheit
disease spread by contact
Ansteckung
transmission of a contagious disease

contagious /kənˈteɪdʒəs/ adj
ansteckend kontagiös
of a disease, easily transmitted to others
ansteckend
of a fashion, laughter, etc, easily passed on to others
capable of spreading a disease

contagiousness n
Ansteckungsfähigkeit Kontagiosität
state or condition of being contagious

contain /kənˈteɪn/ v
enthalten umfassen
To hold inside
To include as a part
To limit through restraint

container /kənˈteɪnə/ /kənˈteɪnɚ/ n
Container
a very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods
Behälter Behältnis Gefäß
an item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported

container ship n
Containerschiff
cargo vessel

container-deposit n
Pfand
deposit on beverage or other containers

contaminate /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/ v
kontaminieren verseuchen verunreinigen
To introduce impurities or foreign matter

contamination /kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
Kontamination Verseuchung Verunreinigung
The act or process of contaminating

contemn /kənˈtɛm/ v
verachten
to treat or regard with contempt

contemplate /ˈkɑn.təmˌpleɪt/ /ˈkɒn.təmˌpleɪt/ v
nachsinnen
think about something in a concentrated manner

contemplation /ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/ /ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃən/ n
Meditation
Holy meditation
Erwarten
The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing
Betrachtung
The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study

contemporaneous /kənˌtɛm.pəˈɹeɪ.ni.əs/ adj
gleichzeitig
existing or created in the same period of time

contemporary /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹəɹ.i/ adj
zeitgenössisch gleichzeitig
from the same time period
zeitgenössisch modern
modern

contemporary /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹəɹ.i/ n
Zeitgenosse Zeitgenossin
someone living at the same time

contempt /kənˈtɛmpt/ n
Verachtung
a feeling or attitude
Blamage Schande
a state of being despised or dishonored
Beamtenbeleidigung Mißachtung
law: open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority

contemptible /kənˈtɛmptəbəl/ adj
verachtenswert verachtenswürdig
deserving contempt

contemptuous /kənˈtɛm(p).tʃu.əs/ /kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs/ adj
respektlos
showing contempt

contend /kənˈtɛnd/ v
argumentieren sich einsetzen für streiten für
strive in debate
streiten kämpfen ringen mit sich auseinandersetzen sich widersetzen
strive in opposition
festhalten an kämpfen für kämpfen um ringen um verteidigen
struggle

contender /kənˈtɛn.dɚ/ n
Gegner Konkurrent Mitbewerber Rivale
someone who competes

content /kənˈtɛnt/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ adj
zufrieden
satisfied

content /kənˈtɛnt/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ n
Stoff Inhalt
subject matter
Inhalt Gehalt
that which is contained
Inhalt
the amount of material contained
mathematics: space contained by a polytope

content management system /ˈkɑntɛnt ˈmænɪdʒmənt ˈsɪstəm/ /ˈkɒntɛnt ˈmænɪdʒmənt ˈsɪstəm/ n
Content-Management-System

contention /kənˈtɛnʃən/ n
Streit
contest, strife, struggle
Behauptung
point maintained in an argument

contentious /kənˈtɛn.ʃəs/ adj
streitsüchtig provokativ streitbar streitlustig zänkisch
given to struggling
kontrovers strittig umstritten
marked by controversy

contentment /kənˈtɛntmənt/ n
Genügsamkeit Zufriedenheit
state or degree of being contented

contents /ˈkɑn.tɛnts/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnts/ n
Inhalt
that which is contained

contents insurance n
Hausratversicherung
insurance that pays for damage or loss of possessions in the home

contest /kənˈtɛst/ /ˈkɑn.tɛst/ /ˈkɒn.tɛst/ n
Wettbewerb Wettstreit Wettkampf
competition
Debatte Auseinandersetzung
controversy

contest /kənˈtɛst/ /ˈkɑn.tɛst/ /ˈkɒn.tɛst/ v
kämpfen ringen um sich einsetzen für streiten
to contend
abstreiten bestreiten hinterfragen in Frage stellen infrage stellen sich widersetzen
to oppose

context /ˈkɑːntɛkst/ /ˈkɒntɛkst/ n
Kontext Zusammenhang
circumstances or settings
Kontext
text in which a word appears

context menu n
Kontextmenü
computing, GUI: a context-sensitive menu

context-free adj
kontextfrei
linguistics, formal language: which can be decided by a pushdown automaton or a context-free grammar

context-free grammar n
kontextfreie Grammatik
formal grammar

context-sensitive adj
kontextsensitiv
involving transformations that are affected by more of the sentence than merely the section under scrutiny
relating to a context-sensitive grammar
sensitive to context; exhibiting different behaviour depending on a task or situation

contextual adj
kontextuell
depending on context

contiguous /kənˈtɪɡjuəs/ adj
angrenzend benachbart nahe
adjacent, neighboring
angrenzend durchgehend verbunden zusammen
connected, touching, abutting
zusammenhängend
connecting without a break

continent /ˈkɑntɪnənt/ /ˈkɒntɪnənt/ n
Erdteil Kontinent
each of main land-masses on earth's surface

continental adj
kontinental
of or relating to a continent or continents

continental drift n
Kontinentaldrift
continental drift

continental shelf n
Kontinentalschelf Kontinentalsockel Schelf Festlandssockel
the area of sea around a land mass

contingency /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/ n
Kontingenz
possibility; something which may or may not happen
quality of being contingent; unpredictability

contingency plan n
Alternativplan Ausweichplan Notfallplan
alternative plan

contingent /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/ adj
kontingent möglich
possible, liable, incidental, casual

contingent /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/ n
Kontingent Truppenkontingent
a quota of troops
Anteil Kontingent
that which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number

continuable adj
fortsetzbar
able to be continued

continuation /kəntɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Fortsetzung
act or state of continuing

continue /kənˈtɪnjuː/ v
fortfahren weitermachen
intransitive: resume
fortsetzen weitermachen weiter weiterhin
transitive: proceed

continued /kənˈtɪnjuːd/ adj
anhaltend fortgeführt fortgesetzt kontinuierlich unausgesetzt weitergeführt
uninterrupted

continued fraction n
Kettenbruch
number theory

continuity /ˌkɑntɪˈn(j)uːəti/ /ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːəti/ n
Kontinuität
lack of interruption
Stetigkeit Kontinuität
notion in mathematics

continuous /kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/ adj
kontinuierlich stetig
in mathematical analysis
without break, cessation, or interruption in space
without break, cessation, or interruption in time

continuous delivery n
Continuous Delivery

continuous function n
stetige Funktion
function from one topological space to another
function whose value changes only slightly when its input changes slightly

continuous integration n
kontinuierliche Integration
practice

continuously /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/ adv
ständig andauernd ununterbrochen
without pause

continuum /kənˈtɪnjuəm/ n
Kontinuum
continuous extent
set of real numbers

contortion n
Kontorsion
a form of acrobatic display which involves the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body

contortionist n
Kontorsionist Schlangenmensch
acrobat

contour /ˈkɒntʊə(ɹ)/ n
Höhenlinie Höhenlinien Höhenschichtlinie Isohypse Niveaulinie
line on a map or chart
Kontur
outline, boundary or border

contour line n
Höhenlinie
line on a map

contra /ˈkɒntɹə/ adv
contra entgegengesetzt gegen gegengesetzt gegnerisch im Gegensatz zu
contrary to something

contra /ˈkɒntɹə/ n
Gegenbuchung Gegenkonto Gegenposition Gegenrechnung Kreditseite
(accounting) an entry (or account) that cancels another entry
Contra Tanz Kontratanz
(dance) a contra dance

contra /ˈkɒntɹə/ preposition
anti contra gegen im Gegensatz zu wider
against, contrary or opposed to

contra /ˈkɒntɹə/ v
ristornieren stornieren zurückbuchen
(accounting) to undo an entry

contraband /ˈkɑn.tɹəˌbænd/ /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌbænd/ n
Kontrebande Schmuggelware
goods which are prohibited from being traded, smuggled goods

contrabass /ˈkɑn.tɹə.ˌbeɪs/ n
Kontrabass
part or section one octave lower than bass

contraception n
Empfängnisverhütung Kontrazeption Verhütung
use of a device or procedure

contraceptive /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/ adj
empfängnisverhütend kontrazeptiv
that acts to prevent conception

contraceptive /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/ n
Empfängnisverhütungsmittel Kontrazeptivum Verhütungsmittel
means by which impregnating a woman can be prevented

contract /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /ˈkɒntɹækt/ n
Vertrag Kontrakt
agreement that is legally binding

contract /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /ˈkɒntɹækt/ v
annehmen erkranken an sich etwas zuziehen sich infizieren
gain or acquire (an illness)
einengen einschrumpfen etwas zusammenziehen kontrahieren schrumpfen sich zusammenziehen
intransitive: draw together; shorten; lessen
abschließen einen Vertrag abschließen einen Vertrag schließen kontrahieren schließen sich vertraglich verpflichten
transitive: enter into a contract with

contract law n
Vertragsrecht
The area of law pertaining to the rights and duties that arise from agreements

contract of sale n
Kaufvertrag
contract that involves an exchange of goods, services or property

contractarianism n
Kontraktualismus
political doctrine

contraction /kənˈtɹæk.ʃən/ /ˈkɒn.tɹæk.ʃən/ n
Annahme Erwerb Infektion Kontamination
acquisition of something, generally negative
Abschwung Rezession Rückgang Schrumpfung
economics: period of economic decline or negative growth
Abkürzung Kurzwort Schmelzwort Verkürzung Verschmelzung
linguistics: process whereby one or more sounds of a free morpheme are lost or reduced
Ansteckung Erwerb Infektion
medicine: contracting a disease
Kontraktur Schrumpfung
medicine: stage of wound healing
Geburtswehe Wehe
painful shortening of the uterine muscles
Kontraktion Abnahme Abnehmen Minderung Schrumpfen Schrumpfung
reversible reduction in size
Kontraktion Anspannung Einschnürung Kontraktur Verengung Verkürzung
shortening of a muscle when it is used
Kontraktion
word with omitted letters replaced by an apostrophe

contractor /ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ n
Wartungsfirma
A person or company hired to maintain existing facilities
Bauunternehmer Bauausführer
A person or company that constructs or improves buildings
Auftragnehmer Firma
A person or company that performs specific tasks like electrical or plumbing work in construction projects

contractual adj
vertraglich
of or pertaining to a contract

contracture n
Kontraktur
abnormal contraction of a muscle

contradict /kɒntɹəˈdɪkt/ v
widersprechen
deny the truth of statements made by (a person)
deny the truth of (a statement or statements)

contradiction /ˌkɑːntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ n
Widerspruch Kontradiktion
statement that contradicts itself
act of contradicting
Widerspruch Gegensatz
the logical incompatibility of opposing elements

contradiction in terms n
Widerspruch in sich
expression in which components contradict one another

contradictory /ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkt(ə)ɹi/ adj
widersprüchlich
that contradicts something

contrafact n
Kontrafaktur
musical composition

contrail n
Kondensstreifen
artificial cloud from jet aircraft

contraindication /ˌkɒntɹəɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Gegenanzeige
factor or symptom

contralto n
Kontraalt
the lowest female voice

contranym /ˈkɑn.tɹə.nɪm/ /ˈkɒn.tɹə.nɪm/ n
Antagonym Autoantonym Januswort Kontranym
a word that has two opposing meanings

contraption /kənˈtɹæp.ʃən/ n
Apparat Erfindung Gerät Vorrichtung
complicated and precarious machine
Ding Gerät Machwerk Objekt
object referred to with irony, derision or contempt

contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /kənˈtɹɑːst/ /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /ˈkɒntɹɑːst/ n
Kontrast
control on a television, etc
degree of this difference
difference that makes colours more or less distinguishable
Kontrast Gegensatz
difference between two objects, people or concepts

contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /kənˈtɹɑːst/ /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /ˈkɒntɹɑːst/ v
gegenüberstellen
to set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between

contrasty adj
kontrastreich
having great contrast

contretemps /kɑːn.tɹə.tɑ̃/ /ˈkɒn.tɹə.tɑ̃ŋ/ n
Unannehmlichkeit Widrigkeit Zwischenfall unglücklicher Zufall
an unforeseen or embarrassing event

contribute /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪ.b(j)ət/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.jut/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.juːt/ v
beitragen beisteuern
to give something, that is or becomes part of a larger whole

contribution /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/ n
Beitrag finanzieller Beitrag
an amount of money given toward something
Beitrag
something given or offered that adds to a larger whole
Beitrag Beitragen
the act of contributing

contributor n
Beitragszahler Spender
a benefactor; someone who gives to charity or some cause
Beitragender Mitmacher Mitwirkender
a person or thing instrumental in the creation or growth of something
Mitwirkender Unterstützer
a person who backs, supports or champions a cause, activity or institution
Mitarbeiter
a person who contributes articles to a newspaper, magazine etc

contrite /kənˈtɹaɪt/ adj
reuevoll zerknirscht
sincerely penitent

contrition /kənˈtɹɪʃən/ n
Reue Zerknirschung
The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse

contrivance /kənˈtɹaɪ.vəns/ n
Apparat Behelf Maschinerie Vorrichtung
(mechanical) device to perform a certain task
Erfindung Findigkeit Kniff Kunstgriff List Plan
elaborate means to accomplish an objective

contrive /kənˈtɹaɪv/ v
ersinnen
To form by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise; to plan; to scheme; to plot
entwerfen
To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation
bewerkstelligen
To project, cast, or set forth, as in a projection of light

control /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ n
Kontrolle
authority
Kontrollelement Steuerelement
graphical user interface element
Kontrollgruppe
in an experiment
Kontrollen Regeln Regelung
machine

control /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ v
kontrollieren steuern regeln
to exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of

control arm n
Querlenker
suspension member

control car n
Steuerwagen
type of railway car

control engineering n
Regelungstechnik
subfield of engineering

control freak n
Kontrollfreak
person who is excessively controlling

control key n
Control-Taste Steuerungstaste Strg-Taste
computing: a key on a keyboard

control panel /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl ˈpæn.l̩/ n
Schalttafel
surface with controls

control rod n
Steuerstab

control room n
K-Raum Kontrollraum Regieraum
area in a recording studio
Kontrollraum
room for monitoring or controlling

control tower n
Kontrollturm Tower
airport control tower

controllable adj
kontrollierbar
able to be controlled

controller /kənˈtɹoʊlɚ/ /kənˈtɹəʊlə/ n
Controller Steuerung Regler
mechanism that controls or regulates the operation of a machine
Aufseher Controller
person who controls something

controversial /kɑn.tɹə.ˈvɝ.ʃəl/ /kɒn.tɹə.ˈvɜː.ʃəl/ adj
kontrovers umstritten
arousing controversy

controversy /kənˈtɹɒvəsi/ /ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/ n
Kontroverse Meinungsverschiedenheit
debate, discussion of opposing opinions

controvertible /ˌkɑntɹəˈvɝtɪbl̩/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈvɜːtɪbl̩/ adj
anfechtbar bestreitbar
open to questioning; that which can be denied, challenged, or disputed

contumacious /ˌkɑːn.tʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
ungehorsam
contemptuous of authority

contumacy /ˈkɒntjʊməsi/ n
Widerspenstigkeit Gehorsamsverweigerung Verstocktheit
disobedience, resistance to authority

contusion n
Prellung
wound in which the skin is not broken

conundrum /kəˈnʌn.dɹəm/ n
Dilemma Entscheidungsfrage Qual der Wahl Zwickmühle
difficult choice or decision
Frage Rätsel Rätselfrage Scherzfrage Vexierfrage
difficult question or riddle

conurbation /ˌkɑnɚˈbeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈbeɪʃən/ n
Ballungsraum Ballungsgebiet Ballungszentrum Konurbation Zusammenwuchs von Städten
an extended collection of urban communities; urban sprawl

convalesce /ˌkɒn.vəˈlɛs/ v
genesen
to recover

convalescence n
Erholung Genesung Gesundung Konvaleszenz Rekonvaleszenz Wiedergenesung
gradual healing
Erholungszeit Genesungszeit Nachkur Schonzeit
healing period

convalescent adj
Genesende betreffend de Genesung betreffend
of convalescence or convalescents
genesend gesundend
recovering one's health and strength after a period of illness

convalescent n
Genesender Rekonvaleszent Rekonvaleszentin Genesende Gesundende Gesundender
recovering person

convene /ˈkɒn.vɪin/ v
arrangieren bilden zusammenrufen
to cause to assemble, to call together
versammeln zusammenkommen
to come together as in one body or for a public purpose
zusammenkommen
to come together, to meet, to unite
einberufen herbeirufen
to summon judicially to meet or appear

convenience /kənˈvinjəns/ /kənˈviːnɪəns/ n
Bequemlichkeit Annehmlichkeit
anything that makes for an easier life

convenience food n
Fertignahrung
prepackaged food

convenience store n
Späti Spätverkauf Convenience Shop Nachbarschaftsladen Spätkauf
a small retail store

convenient /kənˈvinjənt/ /kənˈviːniənt/ adj
bequem gelegen praktisch einfach genehm günstig
of or pertaining to convenience; simple; easy; expedient

conveniently adv
bequem bequemerweise füglich passenderweise praktischerweise
in a convenient manner

convent /ˈkɑn.vɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.vɛnt/ n
Konvent

conventicle /kənˈvɛn(t)ək(ə)l/ /kənˈvɛntɪk(ə)l/ n
Konventikel
secret, unauthorized, or illegal religious meeting

convention /kənˈvɛn.ʃən/ n
Abkommen Vereinbarung
agreement, contract or pact
Konvention Brauch Sitte
generally accepted principle, method or behaviour
Versammlung Kongress Tagung
meeting or a gathering
Konvention Abkommen
treaty

conventional /kənˈvɛnʃənl/ adj
konventionell herkömmlich
ordinary, commonplace

conventional weapon n
konventionelle Waffen
weapon of warfare which is not nuclear, chemical, or biological in nature

converge /kən.ˈvɜːdʒ/ v
konvergieren zusammenstreben
to approach each other
konvergieren
to have a limit

convergence /kənˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ n
Konvergenz
the process of approaching some limiting value
the act of converging

convergent adj
konvergent
mathematics: having a proper limit

conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ n
Gespräch Konversation Unterhaltung
expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people

conversationally adv
gesprächsweise
in the manner (or form) of a conversation

converse /kənˈvɜːs/ /kənˈvɝs/ n
Gegenteil Umkehrung
opposite
Gegenschluss Gegenteil Umkehrschluss Umkehrung
proposition of the specific form

converse /kənˈvɜːs/ /kənˈvɝs/ v
sich unterhalten konversieren
to engage in conversation

conversely /kənˈvɜːsli/ /kənˈvɝsli/ adv
andererseits im Gegenzug im umgekehrten Fall spiegelbildlich dazu umgekehrt
with a reversed relationship

conversion /kənˈvɜːʃ(ə)n/ /kənˈvɝʒən/ n
Umwandlung
the act of having converted something or someone

convert /kənˈvɛət/ /kənˈvɛɹt/ /ˈkɑn.vəɹt/ /ˈkɒn.vəːt/ n
Konvertit
person who has converted religion

convert /kənˈvɛət/ /kənˈvɛɹt/ /ˈkɑn.vəɹt/ /ˈkɒn.vəːt/ v
konvertieren umwandeln
transform (something) into another form, substance, state, or product

convertible /kənˈvəɹdəbəl/ /kənˈvəːtɪbəl/ n
Cabrio Kabriolett
car whose roof can be removed or folded

convertible mark n
konvertible Mark
currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

convex /ˈkɑnvɛks/ /ˈkɒnvɛks/ adj
konvex
curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl or sphere or circle

convex function n
konvexe Funktion

convex lens n
Konvexlinse Sammellinse
lens having at least one convex surface

convexity n
Konvexität
state of being convex

convey /kənˈveɪ/ v
befördern
to carry
ausrichten übermitteln
to communicate
befördern transportieren verfrachten
to move (something) from one place to another
übertragen
to transfer legal rights

conveyor belt n
Förderband
continuous band moved to transport objects

convict /kənˈvɪkt/ /ˈkɑnvɪkt/ /ˈkɒnvɪkt/ n
Sträfling
person convicted of a crime

convict /kənˈvɪkt/ /ˈkɑnvɪkt/ /ˈkɒnvɪkt/ v
befinden
to find guilty

conviction /kənˈvɪkʃən/ n
Überzeugung
firmly held belief
Verurteilung
judgement of guilt

convince /kənˈvɪns/ v
überzeugen
to make someone believe, or feel sure about something

convinced /kənˈvɪnst/ adj
überzeugt
In a state of believing, especially from evidence

convincing /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ adj
überzeugend
effective as proof or evidence

convoke /kənˈvoʊk/ v
einberufen
convene

convoluted /ˌkɑnvəˈlutəd/ /ˌkɒnvəˈl(j)uːtɪd/ adj
verschlungen verwickelt
complex
gewunden
having numerous overlapping coils or folds

convolve /kənˈvɑlv/ /kənˈvɒlv/ v
falten
roll together

convoy /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/ n
Geleitzug Konvoi
group of vehicles traveling together for safety, especially one with an escort
Konvoi Geleitzug
merchant ships sailing in company under the protection of naval vessels

convoy /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/ v
eskortieren geleiten
to escort a group of vehicles

convulse v
erschüttern
to violently shake

convulsion /kənˈvʌlʃən/ n
Konvulsion
intense muscular contraction

coo /ku/ /kuː/ n
Girren Gurren
murmuring sound made by a dove or pigeon

coo /ku/ /kuː/ v
gurren
to make a soft murmuring sound

cook /kuk/ /kʊk/ n
Koch Köchin
a person who prepares food

cook /kuk/ /kʊk/ v
sein
colloquial: to be uncomfortably hot
kochen garen
to prepare (food) for eating
to become ready for eating
kochen
to prepare food

cookbook /ˈkʊkˌbʊk/ n
Kochbuch
book of cooking recipes

cooked /kʊkt/ adj
gekocht
of food, that has been prepared by cooking

cooker /ˈkʊkə/ /ˈkʊkɚ/ n
Herd
appliance or utensil for cooking

cookery /ˈkʊkəɹi/ n
Kochkunst Kochen
art and practice of preparing food for consumption

cookie /ˈkuːki/ /ˈkʊki/ n
Keks Plätzchen
small, flat baked good
Cookie
sweet baked good (as in the previous sense) which has chocolate chips, fruit, nuts etc. baked into it

cookie cutter n
Ausstecher Keksstecher Plätzchenstecher
a device used to cut flattened dough into shapes before baking

cookie-cutter adj
nullachtfünfzehn
looking or seeming identical

cooking /ˈkʊ.kɪŋ/ n
Kochen
the process of preparing food by using heat
Kochkunst Küche
the style or genre of food preparation; cookery; cuisine

cooking oil n
Speiseöl
purified fat

cooking pot n
Kochtopf
any cooking vessel

cooking show n
Kochsendung

cool /kuːl/ adj
akzeptabel alles klar ganz Recht in Ordnung
colloquial: all right, acceptable
geil cool
colloquial: being considered as "popular" by others
cool
colloquial: in fashion
colloquial: of a person, knowing what to do and how to behave in any situation
cool kühl
colloquial: not upset
kühl
having a slightly low temperature
unenthusiastic, lukewarm, skeptical
cool kalt
not showing emotion, calm

cool /kuːl/ v
abkühlen
to become less intense, e.g. less amicable

cool down v
abkühlen
to become cooler (temperature)
to make something cooler

coolant /ˈkuːlənt/ n
Kühlflüssigkeit Kühlmittel
a fluid

cooler /ˈkuːl.ə(ɹ)/ n
Kühler
anything which cools
Kühlbox
insulated bin or box to keep food cold while picnicking or camping

coolie /ˈkuːli/ n
Kuli
unskilled Asian worker

cooling /ˈkuːlɪŋ/ n
Kühlung Abkühlung
refrigeration

cooling tower n
Kühlturm
tower-shaped building in which warm water is cooled by evaporation

coonhound n
Waschbärenhund
dog breed

cooper /ˈkuːpə(ɹ)/ n
Küfer Böttcher Fassbinder
craftsman

cooperate /koʊˈɒpəɹeɪt/ v
harmonieren zusammenspielen
function in harmony, side by side
zusammenarbeiten kooperieren
to work together

cooperation /kowɑpəˈɹejʃən/ n
Zusammenarbeit Kooperation Mitarbeit
act of cooperating or being cooperative

cooperative adj
kooperativ
relating to a cooperative
ready to work with another

cooperative n
Genossenschaft Kooperative
type of company

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt/ n
Koordinate
(mathematics, cartography) A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure․

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt/ v
koordinieren
to synchronize

coordinate axis n
Koordinatenachse
mathematics

coordinate system n
Koordinatensystem
method of representing points in a space

coordinating conjunction n
koordinierende Konjunktion
type of conjunction

coordination /koʊˌɔɹdɪˈneɪʃən/ n
Koordination Koordinierung
the act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or effect

coordinator n
Koordinator Koordinatorin
One who coordinates

coot /kuːt/ n
Blässhuhn Blesshuhn Blessralle Wasserhuhn
bird

cop /kɑp/ /kɒp/ n
Bulle Polizist Gendarm
police officer

cop-out n
Drückeberger
a person who cops out
Ausflucht Ausrede
an excuse made in order to avoid performing a task or duty
Drückebergerei Rückzieher Verpisserei
avoidance or inadequate performance of a task or duty

copacetic /kəʊ.pəˈsɛt.ɪk/ /ˌkoʊ.pəˈsɛt.ɪk/ adj
OK genial super
fine, excellent, going just right, swell

cope /kəʊp/ v
schaffen zurechtkommen
to deal effectively with something

copernicium /koʊpəɹˈnɪsi.əm/ n
Copernicium
chemical element

copier /ˈkɑpiɚ/ /ˈkɒpɪə/ n
Kopierer Kopiergerät
machine

copilot n
Copilot Kopilot
relief or assistant pilot of an aircraft

copious /ˈkoʊpi.əs/ adj
reichlich
great in quantity

copolymer n
Copolymer
polymer derived from more than one species of monomer

copper /ˈkɑ.pɚ/ /ˈkɒp.ə/ /ˈkɔp.ə/ adj
kupferfarben kupferfarbig kupfern küpfern
having the colour of copper
kupfern küpfern
made of copper

copper /ˈkɑ.pɚ/ /ˈkɒp.ə/ /ˈkɔp.ə/ n
Kupfer
chemical element Cu
Kupferfarbe
colour of copper
Bulle
slang: a policeman

copper group n
Kupfergruppe

coppersmith n
Kupferschmied
person

coppery adj
kupferig
resembling the metal copper

coppice /ˈkɒpɪs/ n
Stockausschlag
grove of small growth

copra /ˈkɒ.pɹə/ n
Kopra
dried kernel of coconut

coprime adj
teilerfremd
(of two or more positive integers) having no factors in common

coprocessor n
Coprozessor Koprozessor
an additional microprocessor

coproduce v
koproduzieren
to produce a creative work together with someone else

coproducer n
Koproduzent Koproduzentin
coproducer

coproduction n
Koproduktion
coproduction

coprolite /ˈkɒpɹə(ʊ)lʌɪt/ n
Koprolith Darmstein Kotstein fossilierte Exkremente
fossilized excrement

coprophilia n
Koprophilie
marked interest in excrement; the use of feces for sexual excitement

copse /kɒps/ n
Dickicht Gebüsch Busch
thicket of small trees or shrubs

copula /ˈkɑpjələ/ /ˈkɒpjʊlə/ n
Kopula Kopulaverb
grammar: linking kind of word

copulate /ˈkɒp.jə.leɪt/ /ˈkɔ.pjə.leɪt/ v
beischlafen kopulieren
to engage in sexual intercourse

copulation /kɒp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
Verbindung
the act of joining
Akt Begattung Beischlaf Kohabitation Koitus Kopulation
the coming together of male and female in sexual intercourse

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ n
Fließtext Kopie Nachahmung
Kopie
result of copying
imitation, sometimes of inferior quality

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ v
nachmachen kopieren
imitate
kopieren
produce something identical
place a copy in memory
empfangen kapieren verstanden
radio term

copy and paste v
kopieren und einfügen
to copy and paste

copy edit v
gegenlesen redigieren
prepare material for publishing

copy protection n
Kopierschutz
software or hardware mechanism designed to prevent copying

copycat n
Nachahmer Nachäffer
one who imitates or plagiarizes others' work

copyist /ˈkɑpiɪst/ /ˈkɒpiɪst/ n
Kopist Kopistin
person who makes manual copies of works

copypasta /ˈkɒpipeɪstə/ n
Kopiernudel
a block of text which has been copied and pasted from somewhere else

copyright /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/ n
Urheberrecht
right to publish

copyright infringement n
Urheberrechtsverletzung Verletzung des Urheberrechts
unauthorized use of copyrighted material

copywriter /ˈkɑːpiˌɹaɪɾɚ/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪtə/ n
Copywriter Werbetexter Werbetexterin
person who writes advertising copy

coquet /ˈkɒk.ɛt/ v
kokettieren
act as a flirt or coquet

coquetry /ˈkoʊkətɹi/ /ˈkɒkɪtɹi/ n
Koketterie
affectation of amorous tenderness

coquette /koʊˈkɛt/ /kɒˈkɛt/ n
Kokette Schäkerin
flirtatious woman

coquettish adj
kokett
as a young, flirting girl; flirtatious

coquina /kɑˈkinə/ /kɒˈkiːnə/ n
Schillkalk Schillkalkstein
soft form of limestone

cor anglais /ˌkɔɹ ɔŋˈɡleɪ/ /ˌkɔːɹ ˈɒŋɡleɪ/ n
Englischhorn
woodwind instrument

coral /ˈkɒɹəl/ /ˈkɔɹəl/ n
Korallenriff Koralle
colony
koralle
colour
Koralle
substance

coral island n
Koralleninsel
coral island

coral reef n
Korallenbank Korallenriff
mound or hummock of coral

coral snake n
Korallenotter
snake

cord /kɔɹd/ /kɔːd/ n
Schnur Kordel
length of twisted strands
Cord
unit of measurement for firewood
Kabel
wires surrounded by a coating, used to supply electricity

cordial /ˈkɔɹ.dɪ.əl/ /ˈkɔː.dɪ.əl/ adj
herzlich
hearty

cordial /ˈkɔɹ.dɪ.əl/ /ˈkɔː.dɪ.əl/ n
Sirup
concentrated drink
Likör
liqueur

cordially /ˈkɔɹdʒəli/ /ˈkɔːdɪəli/ adv
herzlich
in a friendly manner

cordierite n
Cordierit
a cyclosilicate

cordless adj
schnurlos
without a cord

cordon /kɔː(ɹ)dən/ n
Kordon
line of people or things placed around an area
ribbon

cordon sanitaire /ˌkɔːdɒn sanɪˈtɛː/ n
Sperrgürtel
a barrier (physical or administrative) to prevent the spread of disease

corduroy /ˈkɔɹdəɹɔɪ/ /ˈkɔːdəɹɔɪ/ n
Cord
heavy fabric with vertical ribs

corduroy road n
Knüppeldamm
road paved with logs

core /ko(ː)ɹ/ /koə/ /kɔɹ/ /kɔː/ n
Kerngehäuse
central part of fruit, containing the kernels or seeds
Kernspeicher
computing: magnetic memory
Kern
heart of a thing
one of severals parts in a computer processor
center or inner part
most important part of a thing

core hours n
Kernarbeitszeit Kernzeit
time when employee is expected to be at work

core inflation n
Kerninflation
Eurozone: inflation excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco prices
inflation excluding the increase or decrease of prices in some sectors

core sample n
Bohrkern
cylindrical section of a naturally occurring substance

corf /kɔɹf/ /kɔːf/ n
Fischkasten
container used to store live fish underwater

coriander /ˌkɒɹiˈændə/ n
Koriander
Coriandrum sativum plant

cork /kɔɹk/ n
Kork Pfropfen
bark of the cork oak
Kork Korken Stöpsel
bottle stopper

cork oak n
Korkeiche
a type of evergreen oak tree, Quercus suber

corkage /ˈkɔɹkɪdʒ/ /ˈkɔːkɪdʒ/ n
Korkengeld
fee charged by restaurant to serve wine that a diner has provided

corkscrew /ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/ /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/ n
Korkenzieher
implement for opening bottles sealed by a cork

cormorant /ˈkɔɹməɹənt/ /ˈkɔːməɹənt/ n
Kormoran
seabird

corn /kɔɹn/ /kɔːn/ n
Getreide Korn Zerealie
grain or seed of a cereal crop
Hühnerauge
type of callus

corn bunting n
Grauammer
bird

corn dog n
Corn Dog
hot dog coated in cornbread batter and deep-fried

corn flakes n
Cornflakes
breakfast cereal

corn oil n
Maiskeimöl Maisöl
light oil ground from corn

corn on the cob n
Maiskolben
cooked ears of corn

corn poppy n
Klatschmohn Klatschrose Mohnblume Wilder Mohn
Papaver rhoeas

corn salad n
Feldsalat Rapunzel
a plant

corn snake n
Kornnatter
a species of rat snake

corn thistle n
Ackerkratzdistel
Cirsium arvense

corncob /ˈkɔɹnkɒb/ /ˈkɔːnkɒb/ [ˈkɔɹnkɑb] n
Maisspindel
core of an ear of corn

corncockle n
Kornrade
plant of the genus Agrostemma

corncrake /ˈkɔrnˌkreɪk/ /ˈkɔːnkreɪk/ n
Wachtelkönig Wiesenralle
the bird Crex crex

cornea /ˈkɔː(ɹ)ni.ə/ n
Hornhaut
layer forming the front of the eye

corned beef n
Büchsenfleisch
beef conserved in tins
Corned Beef Corned beef Cornedbeef Kraftfleisch Rinderpökelfleisch gepökeltes Rindfleisch
smoke-cured and salted beef

cornel n
Kornelkirsche
fruit
Kornelkirschenbaum
tree

corner /ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ n
Ecke
intersection of two streets
secret or secluded place
projection into space of an angular solid
Ecke Winkel
space in the angle between converging lines or walls

corner /ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ v
in die Enge treiben
to trap in a difficult position

corner flag n
Eckfahne
flag marking the corner of a playing field

corner kick n
Eckstoß Eckball Ecke
in soccer

cornerback n
Cornerback
defensive player in certain sports

cornerstone n
Eckstein
base stone
Grundstein
ceremonial stone
Eckpfeiler Eckstein
that which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central

cornet /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ n
Kornett
musical instrument
Eishörnchen Eistüte
pastry shell to be filled with ice-cream
Papiertüte Spitztüte
piece of paper twisted to make a container

cornett /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ n
Zink
wind instrument

cornfield /ˈkɔɹnˌfild/ /ˈkɔːnfiːld/ n
Kornfeld
a field of corn

cornflower /ˈkɔɹnˌflaʊɚ/ n
Kornblume Zyane
Centaurea cyanus

cornflower blue adj
kornblumenblau

cornhusking /ˈkɔɹnˌhʌskɪŋ/ /ˈkɔːnˌhʌskɪŋ/ n
Dreschen
removal of husk from corn

cornice n
Gesims Sims
horizontal architectural element

cornmeal n
Maisgrieß
dried corn milled to a coarse meal

cornrow n
Cornrow Flechtreihe
braided hair close to the scalp

cornstarch n
Maisstärke
very fine starch powder

cornucopia /ˌkɔː.nəˈkəʊ.pi.ə/ /ˌkɔːɹ.nəˈkoʊ.pi.ə/ n
Fülle
abundance or plentiful supply
Füllhorn
mythical horn endlessly overflowing with food and drink

corny /ˈkɔɹni/ /ˈkɔːni/ adj
kitschig schmalzig
excessively sentimental
abgedroschen
insipid or trite

corolla n
Blumenkrone Korolla Krone
whorl of a flower

corollary /kɒˈɹɒləɹi/ /ˈkɔɹəˌlɛɹi/ n
Korollar Folgesatz
proposition which follows easily

corona /kəˈɹoʊnə/ n
Krone
crown
Korona
of a star

coronagraph n
Koronograph

coronal /ˈkɒɹənəl/ /ˈkɔɹənəl/ adj
koronal
produced with tip or blade of tongue

coronal /ˈkɒɹənəl/ /ˈkɔɹənəl/ n
Koronal
consonant produced with tip or blade of tongue

coronal mass ejection n
koronaler Massenauswurf
coronal mass ejection

coronary artery n
Koronararterie
artery

coronary heart disease n
koronare Herzkrankheit
disease of the heart

coronary sinus n
Koronarvenensinus
large collection of veins in the heart wall

coronation /ˌkɒɹəˈneɪʃən/ /ˌkɔɹəˈneɪʃən/ n
Krönung
the act or solemnity of crowning

coronavirus /kəˈɹoʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ /kəˈɹəʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ n
Coronavirus
member of the family Coronaviridae

coroner /ˈkɒ.ɹə.nə(ɹ)/ n
Coroner Gerichtsmediziner
who presides over an inquest

corporal /ˈkɔɹ.pɝ.əl/ /ˈkɔː.pɹəl/ n
Oberstabsgefreiter Stabsgefreiter
military rank

corporal punishment /ˌkɔː.pəɹ.əl ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/ n
Körperstrafe
form of punishment achieved by inflicting blows to the offender's body

corporate /ˈkɔɹpəɹət/ /ˈkɔːp(ə)ɹət/ adj
Firmen- Unternehmens-
of, or relating to a corporation

corporate tax n
Körperschaftsteuer
tax levied on the profit of corporations

corporation /ˈkɔːpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɔɹpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Aktiengesellschaft Körperschaft
public limited company

corporatist adj
korporatistisch
corporatist

corporeity /kɔːpəˈɹiːɪti/ n
Körperlichkeit Leiblichkeit
quality or fact

corps /ko(ː)ɹ/ /ko(ː)ɹz/ /koə/ /koəz/ /kɔɹ/ /kɔɹz/ /kɔː/ /kɔːz/ n
Korps
battlefield formation

corpse /ˈkoːps/ /ˈkɔɹps/ /ˈkɔːps/ n
Leiche Leichnam
dead body

corpulence n
Korpulenz
state or characteristic of being corpulent

corpulent adj
korpulent beleibt
large in body; fat

corpus /ˈkɔɹpəs/ /ˈkɔːpəs/ n
Korpus Textkorpus
linguistics: collection of writings

corpus luteum n
Gelbkörper
yellow mass of cells that forms from an ovarian follicle

corpuscle /ˈkɔɹˌpʌsəl/ /ˈkɔːˌpʌsəl/ n
Korpuskel
A minute particle

corral /kəˈɹæl/ n
Wagenburg
circle of wagons
Gehege Einpferchung Viehhof Viehpferch
enclosure for livestock

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ adj
korrekt richtig einwandfrei
free from error
einwandfrei ordnungsgemäß zutreffend
with good manners

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ v
korrigieren berichtigen ausbessern nachregeln richtigstellen
To make something wrong become right

correctable adj
korrigierbar
able to be corrected

correction /kəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
Korrektur Berichtigung Verbesserung
act of correcting
Besserungsmaßnahme
punishment
Korrektur
substitution for an error or mistake
amount or quantity added or subtracted so as to correct
decline in a stock market price

correction fluid n
Korrekturflüssigkeit
fluid for masking textual errors

corrective rape n
korrigierende Vergewaltigung
raping a person because of their perceived sexual orientation or gender identity

correctness n
Korrektheit
computing: state of an algorithm that correctly mirrors its specification
Richtigkeit
conformity to the truth or to fact
Korrektheit Richtigkeit
freedom from error

correlation /kɒɹəˈleɪʃən/ /kɔɹəˈleɪʃən/ n
Korrelation Assoziation
a reciprocal, parallel, or complementary relationship
Korrelation
measure of relationship

correlation coefficient n
Korrelationskoeffizient
any of the several measures

correspond /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑnd/ /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒnd/ /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑnd/ v
korrespondieren entsprechen
to be equivalent or similar
korrespondieren
to exchange messages

correspondence /ˌkɒɹɪˈspɒndəns/ n
Korrespondenz
postal or other written communications
agreement of situations or objects with an expected outcome
newspaper or news stories generally
Briefwechsel Korrespondenz
reciprocal exchange of civilities, especially by letters

correspondent /ˌkɒɹɪˈspɒndənt/ /ˌkɔɹɪˈspɑndənt/ n
Korrespondent Korrespondentin
journalist

corresponding /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/ /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ adj
korrespondierend
that have a similar relationship

corridor /ˈkɒɹɪˌdɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔɹəˌdɔɹ/ n
Korridor Flur Gang Durchgang Diele
narrow hall or passage
Korridor
tract of land
airspace

corrigendum /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈdʒɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɨˈdʒɛn.dəm/ n
Erratum
error that is to be corrected in a printed work

corroborate /kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/ /kəˈɹɒbəɹeɪ̯t/ v
bekräftigen untermauern bestätigen stützen
To confirm or support with additional evidence

corrode /kəˈɹoʊd/ /kəˈɹəʊd/ v
zerfressen
to eat away
korrodieren rosten
to have corrosive action

corrosion /kəˈɹoʊʒən/ /kəˈɹəʊʒən/ n
Korrosion

corrugated adj
Well- gewellt
marked with parallel folds, ridges or furrows

corrugated iron n
Wellblech
building material

corrupt /kəˈɹʌpt/ adj
korrupt
in a depraved state

corrupt /kəˈɹʌpt/ v
verderben korrumpieren
to change from good to bad

corrupted adj
korrumpiert korrupt
Marked by immorality and perversion; depraved

corruptible adj
bestechlich

corruption /kəˈɹʌpʃən/ n
Korruption
Datenbeschädigung Datenkorruption Datenschaden
(computing) the destruction of data by manipulation of parts of it, either by deliberate or accidental human action or by imperfections in storage or transmission media
Korruptel Korruptele verderbte Stelle
(linguistics) a debased or nonstandard form of a word, expression, or text, resulting from misunderstanding, transcription error, mishearing, etc.
Korruption Bestechlichkeit Vorteilsannahme Vorteilsnahme
seeking bribes
Verfall
the act of changing, or of being changed, for the worse; departure from what is pure, simple, or correct
Verderbnis Verdorbenheit Verkommenheit Verworfenheit
the act of impairing integrity
Fäulnis Verderben Verderbung
the act of making putrid, or state of being corrupt or putrid; decomposition or disorganization, in the process of putrefaction; putrefaction; deterioration
Fäulnis Zersetzung
the decomposition of biological matter
Verderbnis
the product of corruption; putrid matter

corsac fox n
Steppenfuchs
Vulpes corsac

corsair /ˈkɔːsɛː/ n
Korsar
privateersman or pirate

corseque n
Hakenspieß
pole weapon

corset /ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/ n
Korsett Schnürleib
woman's garment

cortex /ˈkɔɹtɛks/ /ˈkɔːtɛks/ n
Cortex Kortex Rinde
outer layer of an internal organ or body structure

cortisol n
Cortisol
the steroid hormone hydrocortisone

cortisone n
Cortison Kortison
corticosteroid hormone

corundum /kəˈɹʌn.dəm/ n
Korund
mineral

corvee /kɔːɹˈveɪ/ /ˈkɔːveɪ/ n
Frondienst Fron Frone
labor in lieu of taxes
unpaid labor required by a feudal lord

corvette n
Korvette
modern warship
warship of 17th-18th century

corymb /ˈkɒɹɪmb/ n
Schirmrispe
cluster of flowers

coryphaeus n
Koryphäe
conductor of the dramatic chorus
chief or leader of an interest or party

cos /kɑs/ /kɒs/ /kɒz/ /kəz/ /kʌz/ n
Lattich römischer Salat
variety of lettuce with long, crisp leaves

cosecant /ˈkoʊˌsiːkənt/ n
Kosekans
reciprocal of the sine function

cosign /ˈkoʊ.saɪn/ /ˈkəʊ.saɪn/ v
mitunterzeichnen
to sign a document jointly with another person

cosine /ˈkoʊ.saɪn/ /ˈkəʊ.saɪn/ n
Kosinus
trigonometric function

cosmetic /kɑzˈmɛtɪk/ /kɒzˈmɛtɪk/ adj
kosmetisch
external or superficial

cosmetic /kɑzˈmɛtɪk/ /kɒzˈmɛtɪk/ n
Kosmetik Hautverschönerungsmittel Kosmetikum
any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin

cosmetician n
Kosmetiker Kosmetikerin
a person skilled at applying cosmetics

cosmetics n
Kosmetika
preparations to change or enhance the beauty
Kosmetik
study of such products

cosmetologist n
Kosmetiker Kosmetikerin Kosmetologe Kosmetologin
person who advises people on cosmetics and other beauty treatments

cosmic /ˈkɒz.mɪk/ adj
kosmisch
of or from or pertaining to the cosmos or universe

cosmic ray n
kosmische Strahlung
energetic particle

cosmochemistry n
Kosmochemie
branch of chemistry

cosmocrat /ˈkɒzməkɹat/ n
Herrscher der Welt Weltherrscher
a ruler of the world

cosmodicy n
Kosmodizee
a justification of the fundamental goodness of the universe

cosmodrome n
Kosmodrom Weltraumbahnhof
a site for launching spacecraft

cosmogony /kɒzˈmɒɡəni/ n
Kosmogonie
the study of the origin of the universe

cosmological adj
kosmologisch
of or pertaining to cosmology, or to the overall structure of the universe

cosmologist n
Kosmologe Kosmologin
person who studies cosmology

cosmology n
Kosmologie
study of the physical universe

cosmonaut /ˈkɒzməˌnɔːt/ n
Kosmonaut
an astronaut, especially a Russian or Soviet one

cosmopolitan /ˌkɑz.məˈpɑl.ɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/ adj
kosmopolitisch weltbürgerlich
at ease in any part of the world
composed of people from all over the world
growing in many parts of the world; widely distributed

cosmopolitanism /ˌkɑzməˈpɑlɪtənɪzm̩/ n
Kosmopolitismus
idea that all humanity belongs to a single community

cosmopolite /kɑzˈmɑ.pəˌlaɪt/ n
Kosmopolit Weltbürger
cosmopolitan person

cosmos /ˈkɑz.moʊs/ /ˈkɑz.məs/ /ˈkɒz.mɒs/ n
Kosmos
an ordered, harmonious whole
Kosmos All
the universe

cosplay /ˈkɑspleɪ/ /ˈkɑzpleɪ/ /ˈkɒspleɪ/ /ˈkɒzpleɪ/ /ˌkoʊˈspleɪ/ n
Cosplay
subculture centered on dressing as characters

cosset /ˈkɒsɪt/ v
verhätscheln verwöhnen
to treat like a pet

cosseted adj
verhätschelt verwöhnt
pampered

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ n
Kosten
amount of money spent for a purpose
Ausgaben Verlust
negative consequence or loss

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ v
kosten
to incur a charge, a price

cost of living n
Lebenshaltungskosten
average cost of a standard set of basic necessities of life

cost price n
Selbstkostenpreis
cost price

cost-benefit analysis n
Kosten-Nutzen-Rechnung
methodology to appraise the case for a project

cost-effective adj
kosteneffizient
return of benefit justifying an investment

costly /ˈkɒst.li/ adj
kostspielig teuer
expensive

costume /kɑsˈt(j)uːm/ /ˈkɑs.t(j)uːm/ /ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ n
Kostüm
disguise
set of clothes appropriate for a particular occasion
Kostüm Tracht
dress of a particular country, period or people

costume /kɑsˈt(j)uːm/ /ˈkɑs.t(j)uːm/ /ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ v
kostümieren
dress with a costume

costume jewellery n
Modeschmuck
False jewellery

cosy /ˈkoʊzi/ /ˈkəʊzi/ adj
gemütlich behaglich
affording comfort and warmth

cot /kɑt/ /kɒt/ [kʰat̚] [kʰɑt̚] [kʰɒʔ(t)] [kʰɒːt̚] [kʰɔt] n
Kinderbett
bed for children
Feldbett
portable or temporary bed

cot death n
Kindstod
unexplained death of a baby, usually while sleeping

cotangent /ˈkoʊˌtænd͡ʒənt/ n
Kotangens
trigonometric function

coterie /ˈkoʊtəɹi/ /ˈkəʊtəɹi/ n
Zirkel
circle of associates

cotranslational adj
cotranslational kotranslational
Occurring at the same time as the translation stage of protein synthesis

cottage /ˈkɑtədʒ/ /ˈkɑtɪdʒ/ /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/ n
Häuschen Cottage Kotten
A small house; a cot; a hut

cottage cheese n
Quark Hüttenkäse
cheese curd product

cotton /ˈkɑt.n̩/ /ˈkɒt.n̩/ adj
Baumwoll- aus Baumwolle baumwollen
made of cotton

cotton /ˈkɑt.n̩/ /ˈkɒt.n̩/ n
Baumwolle
any plant yielding fiber like that of Gossypium
fiber
fabric

cotton ball n
Wattebällchen Wattekugel
ball of cotton wool

cotton swab n
Wattestäbchen
a small wad of cotton wrapped around the end of a small rod

cotton wool /ˈkɒtən wʊl/ n
Verbandwatte
absorbent cotton
Baumwolle
raw fibers of cotton

cottontop tamarin n
Lisztaffe Lisztäffchen Pinchéäffchen
Saquinus oedipus

cottonwood n
Pappel
tree from Populus with fluffy catkins

cotyledon /kɒtɪˈliːdn̩/ /ˌkɑtl̩ˈiːdn̩/ n
Keimblatt
leaf of the embryo of a seed-bearing plant

coua n
Seidenkuckuck
bird of the genus Coua

coucal n
Spornkuckuck
bird of the genus Centropus

couch /kaʊtʃ/ n
Sofa Couch
furniture for seating of more than one person

couch grass /ˈkaʊt͡ʃɡɹɑːs/ /ˈkaʊt͡ʃˌɡɹæs/ n
Kriech-Quecke Quecke
species of grass

couch potato n
Nichtstuer
person

cougar /ˈkuɡɚ/ /ˈkuːɡə/ n
Puma Silberlöwe Berglöwe
Puma concolor

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ n
Husten
condition
expulsion of air from the lungs

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ v
husten
push air from the lungs
make a noise like a cough

cough drop n
Eukalyptusbonbon Halsbonbon Hustenbonbon
tablet to stop coughs

cough medicine n
Antitussivum Hustenarznei Hustenmedikament Hustenmedizin Hustenmittel
medication or medicine used to treat those people with coughing and related conditions

cough mixture n
Hustenmittel Hustensaft
medicine or medication used to treat coughs

cough syrup n
Hustensaft Hustensirup
liquid used to ease a sore throat

cough up v
aushusten
to expel by coughing
blechen herausrücken
to pay money

could I see the menu, please phraseologicalUnit
bitte bringen Sie die Speisekarte
said to ask for a menu

couloir /kulˈwɑɹ/ n
Couloir Rinne
steep gorge along a mountainside

coulomb /ˈku.lɑm/ /ˈkuː.lɒm/ n
Coulomb
unit of electrical charge

coulombic adj
Coulombsch
relating to coulombic interactions

coulrophobia /kəʊl.ɹə.ˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ n
Coulrophobie
fear of clowns

coumarin /ˈkuːməɹɪn/ n
Cumarin Kumarin
aromatic compound

council /ˈkaʊn.səl/ n
Rat Sitzung
committee that leads or governs

counsel /ˈkaʊn.səl/ n
Rat Ratschlag
advice
Beratung
consultation
Anwalt Anwältin
lawyer

counselor n
Beraterin Berater
professional who counsels people

count /kaʊnt/ n
zählen
the act of counting
Anzahl
the result of a tally that reveals the number of items in a set
Graf
ruler of a county (male)

count /kaʊnt/ v
zählen
to be of significance; to matter
zählen rechnen
to enumerate or determine number

count noun n
zählbares Substantiv
noun used to refer to things that can be counted

count on v
zählen
rely upon, trust, or expect

countable /ˈkaʊntəbəl/ [ˈkʰaʊn(ɾ)əbɫ̩] adj
zählbar
capable of being counted, having a quantity
grammar: freely used with numbers and the definite article
abzählbar
math: having a bijection with a subset of the natural numbers

countable set n
abzählbare Menge
set that is countable

countdown /ˈkaʊntˌdaʊn/ n
Countdown
a count backward to the time of some event
a radio or television program counting down the top songs of a given week
Zeitkontrolle
the acts of preparation carried out during this period

countenance /ˈkaʊn.tɪ.nəns/ [kʲʰæũ̯.ʔɪ̆.nəns] n
Beherrschtheit Fassung Haltung Ruhe
calm facial expression
Antlitz Gesichtsausdruck Miene
face
Unterstützung
favour; support; encouragement

countenance /ˈkaʊn.tɪ.nəns/ [kʲʰæũ̯.ʔɪ̆.nəns] v
billigen dulden
tolerate, support, sanction

counter /ˈkaʊntə/ /ˈkaʊntɚ/ n
Zähler
one who counts
computing: variable etc. for keeping count
Theke Tresen Schalter
table or board on which business is transacted

counter /ˈkaʊntə/ /ˈkaʊntɚ/ v
entgegensetzen entgegnen reagieren widersprechen
to contradict, oppose

counter- prefix
gegen- kontra-
in opposition to

counter-attack n
Gegenangriff
an attack made in response to an attack by the opponents

counter-offensive n
Gegenoffensive
attack made in response to a previous offensive

counteract v
entgegenwirken bekämpfen
to act in opposition to

counterargument n
Gegenargument
an argument that is opposed to another argument

counterbalance n
Gegengewicht Gegenkraft
force or influence balancing an opposite one
Gegengewicht
weight balancing an opposite one

countercheck v
gegenchecken
recheck

counterclaim n
Widerklage
a suit filed by a defendant against a plaintiff secondary to the original complaint

counterculture n
Gegenkultur
any culture whose values and lifestyles are opposed to those of the established mainstream culture, especially to western culture

counterespionage n
Spionageabwehr
activities to prevent spying

counterexample n
Gegenbeispiel
instance of the falsity

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ adj
Falsch- gefälscht nachgemacht unecht
intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine
falsch
unauthentic

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ n
Fälschung
fake

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ v
fälschen
To produce something that appears to be official or valid

counterfeiter n
Falschmünzer
a person who counterfeits

counterion n
Gegenion
ion of opposite charge

countermeasure n
Gegenmaßnahme
action

counterpart /ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːt/ /ˈkaʊntɚˌpɑɹt/ n
Gegenstück Pendant
either of two parts that fit together, or complement one another
Duplikat Kopie
law: duplicate of a legal document
Gegenüber
one which has corresponding functions or characteristics
Ebenbild
something that resembles something else

counterparty n
Kontrahent
other party to a financial transaction

counterplea n
Replik
a plea made in opposition to another

counterpoint n
Kontrapunkt
(music) a melody added to an existing one

counterpoint v
kontrapunktieren
(transitive) to compose or arrange such music

counterproductive adj
kontraproduktiv
more of a hindrance than a help

counterrevolution n
Konterrevolution Gegenrevolution
revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution

counterrevolutionary adj
konterrevolutionär
in opposition to a revolution

counterrevolutionary n
Konterrevolutionär Konterrevolutionärin
person who opposes a revolution

countersink n
Ansenkung Senkbohrung
a conical recess machined around a hole

countersink v
ansenken versenken
to create a conical recess

countersteer v
gegenlenken
steer a vehicle in the opposite direction

countertenor n
Countertenor
adult male singer
singing voice
a part or section performing a countermelody against the tenor or main part

countertrade n
Kompensationshandel
International exchange of goods and services for others

counterweight n
Gegengewicht
heavy mass reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering of something

countess /ˈkaʊntɨs/ n
Gräfin
wife of a count or earl

counting /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/ n
Zählung
a count
Zählen
act of making a count

counting rhyme n
Abzählreim
children's rhyme

countless /ˈkaʊntləs/ adj
unzählig zahllos unzählbar
too many to count, innumerable

country /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ adj
Land- ländlich
of, from or pertaining to the countryside (adjective)

country /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ n
Country
country music
Land Staat Vaterland
nation state
Land Staat
region of land
Land Landschaft Region
the country, rural area, as opposed to the town or city

country bumpkin n
Hinterwäldler Bauerntölpel
unsophisticated person from a rural area

country code n
Landescode Ländercode
code representing a specific country or area

country house n
Landhaus
residence

country lane /ˌkʌntri ˈleɪn/ n
Verbindungsweg schmale Landstraße
a narrow rural road

country of origin n
Ursprungsland
country of origin

countryman /ˈkʌntɹimən/ n
Landsmann Landbewohner Landbewohnerin Landsmännin
country dweller
Landsmann Landsmännin
somebody from a certain country
somebody from one's own country

countryside /ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/ n
Land
a rural area, or the rural part of a larger area

countrywide /ˌkʌn.tɹiˈwaɪd/ adv
landesweit
Throughout a country

county /ˈkaʊnti/ n
Grafschaft Bezirk County Landkreis
administrative region of various countries
Grafschaft
land ruled by a count or countess

coup /ku/ /kuː/ n
Coup
quick, brilliant, and highly successful act; triumph
takeover of one group by another

coup d'état /ˌkuː.dəˈteɪ/ /ˌkuːdeɪˈtɑː/ n
Putsch Staatsstreich Coup
sudden overthrow of a government

coup de grâce /kuː də ɡɹæs/ /kuː də ɡɹɑː/ n
Gnadenschuss Gnadenstoß
final blow

coupist /ˈkuːɪst/ n
Putschist Putschistin
one who takes part in a coup d'état

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ n
ein paar einige
a small number of
Paar
two partners
two of the same kind considered together

couplet /ˈkəplɨt/ /ˈkʌp.lət/ n
Couplet
in poetry, a pair of lines with rhyming end words

coupling /ˈkʌplɪŋ/ n
Kopplung
(computing) degree of reliance between two program modules
(physics) property of physical systems that they are interacting with each other
Einkopplung
(electronics) connection between two electronic circuits such that a signal can pass between them
Verbindung Verkupplung
act of joining together to form a couple
Koppler Kupplung Verbindung
device that couples two things together

coupon /ˈkuːˌpɑn/ /ˈkuːˌpɒn/ n
Kupon Coupon
certificate of interest due
Coupon Gutschein
section of a ticket giving the holder some entitlement

coupon code n
Gutscheincode
code used to identify the offer associated with a coupon

coupé /kuːˈpeɪ/ n
Coupé Kupee
two-seater car, normally a sports car

courage /ˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ n
Mut
ability to do frightening things
Mut Tapferkeit Courage
quality of a confident character

courageous /kəˈɹeɪdʒəs/ adj
mutig
of an action, that requires courage

courgette /kʊəˈʒɛt/ /kʊɹˈʒɛt/ n
Zucchini Zucchetti
a small marrow/squash

courier /ˈkʊɹ.i.ɚ/ /ˈkʊɹ.ɪə/ n
Kurierdienst
company that delivers messages
Kurier
person who delivers messages
Reiseführer
person who looks after and guides tourists

course /ko(ː)ɹs/ /koəs/ /kɔːs/ /kɔːɹs/ /kɜːs/ n
Lauf Kurs
Strecke
itinerary of a race
Kurs
learning program
nautical: direction of movement of a vessel
intended passage of voyage
Bahn
sports: trajectory of a ball etc.
Gang
stage of a meal

course /ko(ː)ɹs/ /koəs/ /kɔːs/ /kɔːɹs/ /kɜːs/ v
fließen
Flow
verfolgen
Pursue

course of action n
Handlungsweise
set of intended actions

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ n
Hof Hofstaat
collective body of persons composing the retinue of a sovereign or person high in authority
Hof Gerichtshof
enclosed space; a courtyard
Gericht Gerichtshof
hall, chamber, or place, where justice is administered
Hof
residence of a sovereign, prince, nobleman, or ether dignitary
formal assembling of the retinue of a sovereign
Gericht
tribunal established for the administration of justice
persons officially assembled under authority of law
judge or judges
session of a judicial assembly
jurisdiction

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ v
den Hof machen werben
to attempt to win over

court jester n
Narr Närrin Hofnarr Hofnärrin
person who amused a medieval court

court martial n
Kriegsgericht
court

court martial v
jemanden vor ein Kriegsgericht bringen
to bring to court martial

court of cassation n
Kassationshof
the highest court of appeal

court of justice n
Gerichtshof
court

court of law n
Gericht Gerichtshof
court presided over by a judge

court order n
Gerichtsbeschluss
a written command issued by a judge

courteous /ˈkɜːti.əs/ /ˈkɝti.əs/ adj
höflich
showing regard for others

courtesan /kɔɹtɪˈzæn/ /kɔːtɪˈzæn/ /ˈkɔɹtɪzən/ n
Kurtisane
high-status prostitute
Hofdame
woman of court

courtesy /ˈkɜːtəsi/ /ˈkɝtəsi/ n
Höflichkeit
polite gesture or remark
polite behavior

courthouse n
Gerichtsgebäude
public building housing courts of law

courtier /ˈko(ː)ɹtiɚ/ /ˈkoətɪə/ /ˈkɔɹtiɚ/ /ˈkɔːtɪə/ n
Höfling
attendant at a royal court

courtroom n
Gerichtssaal
room where a judge presides

courtship /ˈkɔː(ɹ)tʃɪp/ n
Brautwerbung Freien Liebeswerben
act of wooing in love

courtyard /ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/ /ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/ n
Hof
unroofed walled area

couscous /ˈkus.kus/ /ˈkʊs.kʊs/ n
Couscous Kuskus Kuskusu
pasta of North African origin

cousin /ˈkʌz.n̩/ /ˈkʌz.ɪn/ [ˈkʰɐz.ən] n
entfernte Verwandte entfernter Verwandter
any relation who is not a direct ancestor or descendant, and more distantly related than an aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, etc.
Cousin Cousine Vetter Base Kusine
nephew or niece of a parent

cousin-in-law n
Schwiegervetter
cousin of one's husband
husband of one's cousin

couverture n
Kuvertüre
chocolate prepared for covering cakes and sweets

covalent bond /koʊveɪlənt bɒnd/ n
kovalente Bindung
bond in which atoms are connected by shared pairs of electrons

covariate n
Kovariate
variable possibly predictive of outcome

cove /koʊv/ /kəʊv/ n
Bucht
small coastal inlet, especially one having high cliffs protecting vessels from prevailing winds

coven /ˈkʌ.vən/ n
Hexenzirkel
formal group or assembly of witches

covenant /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/ n
Bund
binding agreement
Zusage
incidental clause

coventrate v
coventrieren
devastate by heavy bombing

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ n
Umschlag Cover Einband
front and back of a book or a magazine
Versteck Deckung
hiding
Deckel Abdeckung
lid
Deckung
military: solid object that provides protection from enemy fire
Gedeck
setting at a restaurant table
Decke
top sheet
Überdeckung
topology: family of sets

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ v
covern
(music) make a cover version
bespringen besteigen decken
copulate (of animals)
abdecken behandeln
discuss, mention, deal with
decken Deckung geben
protect by shooting
decken abdecken
to conceal or protect
provide enough money for

cover band n
Coverband
music: type of band

cover charge n
Gedeckzuschlag
amount of money added to a restaurant bill in lieu of tips
Eintrittsgeld Zugangsgebühr
amount of money to be paid for entering a bar or restaurant

cover letter n
Anschreiben
letter to introduce a document

cover story n
Coverstory Titelgeschichte
story on a publication's front page

cover up v
vertuschen
to conceal or disguise

cover version n
Cover Coverversion
rerecording of a song

cover-up n
Vertuschung
attempt to conceal or disguise a wrongdoing or a mistake

covered /ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/ adj
bedeckt überlagert
overlaid or enclosed within something

covering /ˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/ n
Abdeckung
that which covers something

coverlet n
Tagesdecke
blanket used as a bed covering

coversed sine n
Kosinus versus Koversinus
function

coverslip n
Deckglas

covert /ˈkoʊvəɹt/ /ˈkʌvət/ /ˈkʌvəɹt/ adj
verdeckt
secret

covet /ˈkʌvɪt/ v
begehren ersehnen
sehnen
to have or indulge inordinate desire
begehren
to wish for with eagerness

coveted adj
begehrt
highly sought-after

covetous /ˈkʌvətəs/ adj
begierig gierig
Inordinately desirous; excessively eager to obtain and possess (especially money); avaricious

covetousness n
Gier Habsucht
desire for the possession of something

cow /kaʊ/ n
Rind Kuh
any domestic bovine regardless of sex or age
Kuh
female domesticated ox or other bovine
female of various species of mammal
derogatory: despicable woman

cow elephant n
Elefantenkuh Elefantenweibchen weiblicher Elefant
female elephant

cow parsley n
Wiesenkerbel
a weedy biennial umbellifer

cow pat n
Kuhfladen
digested residue of a cow

cow's milk /ˈkaʊ̯z.ˌmɛlk/ /ˈkaʊ̯z.ˌmɪlk/ [ˈkʰaʊ̯z.ˌmɪɫkʰ] n
Kuhmilch
white liquid produced by the mammary glands of a cow

cow-hocked adj
kuhhackig kuhhessig

cow-wheat n
Wachtelweizen
plant of genus Melampyrum

coward /ˈkaʊəd/ /ˈkaʊɚd/ n
Feigling Schisserin Angsthase Schisser Hosenscheißer Warmduscher
a person who lacks courage

cowardice /ˈkaʊədɪs/ /ˈkaʊɚdɪs/ n
Feigheit Kleinmut Ängstlichkeit
the lack of courage

cowardly /ˈkaʊədli/ adj
feige
showing cowardice

cowbane n
Gift-Wasserschierling Wasserschierling Wüterich
Cicuta virosa
Wasserschierling
plant of the genus Cicuta

cowbell /ˈkaʊˌbɛl/ n
Kuhschelle Kuhglocke
bell worn by cows
musical instrument

cowboy /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/ n
Cowboy
person who tends cattle

cowed /kaʊd/ adj
eingeschüchtert
frightened into submission

cower /ˈkaʊə/ /ˈkaʊɚ/ v
kauern
to crouch in fear

cowgirl n
Cowgirl Kuhhirtin
A woman who tends free-range cattle

cowgirl position n
Reiten Reiterstellung Reitstellung
The woman-on-top position

cowherd n
Cowboy Cowgirl Kuhhirt Kuhhirte Kuhhirtin Viehhirt
a person who herds cattle

cowl /kaʊl/ n
Kutte Mönchskutte
monk's hood or robe

cowlick /ˈkaʊˌlɪk/ n
Haarwirbel
unruly lock of hair

cowling n
Kalb
little cow
Verkleidung Verschalung
covering

coworker n
Kollege Kollegin
somebody with whom one works

cowpat n
Kuhfladen
droppings of cow dung

cowpie n
Kuhfladen
cow excrement

cowpox n
Kuhpocken
a skin disease

cowrie /ˈkaʊ.ɹi/ n
Kaurimuschel Kaurischnecke
any member of the genus Cypraea

cowshed n
Kuhstall Stall
place for cows

cowslip /ˈkaʊ.slɪp/ n
Schlüsselblume
Primula veris

cowtown n
Kaff Kuhdorf
small, hick or backwards town

coxswain /ˈkɑk.s(ə)n/ /ˈkɒk.s(ə)n/ /ˈkɒkˌsweɪn/ n
Steuermann
a crew member in a rowing team who gives the rhythm
Bootsführer
crew member who helms a boat

coy /kɔɪ/ adj
zurückhaltend schüchtern verschämt
archaic: quiet, reserved, modest
keusch verlegen
bashful, shy
kokett
pretending shyness or modesty
diskret prüde
reluctant to give details about something sensitive
zurückhaltend
soft, gentle, hesitating

coyote /kɔɪˈ(j)əʊt(ɪ)/ /kəˈjoʊti/ n
Kojote Präriewolf Steppenwolf
canine

coypu n
Biberratte Coypu Nutria Schweifbiber Schweifratte Sumpfbiber
Myocastor coypus

crab /kɹæb/ n
Krabbe Krebs
crustacean

crab louse n
Filzlaus Sackratte
insect

crab spider n
Krabbenspinne
spiders that hunt in flowers

crab-eating fox n
Maikong
Cerdocyon thous

crabapple n
Holzapfel
fruit
tree

crabgrass n
Fingerhirse
Digitaria

crabs /kɹæbz/ n
Filzlaus
slang: pubic lice

crack /kɹæk/ adj
Crack
highly trained and competent

crack /kɹæk/ n
Crack
program or procedure designed to circumvent restrictions on software
variety of cocaine
Knacks Knall Krachen
sharp sound made when solid material breaks
Riss Sprung Spalte Ritze
thin space opened in a previously solid material
Spalte
vulgar: vagina (only terms derived from "crack" and its equivalents)

crack /kɹæk/ v
bersten
to break apart under pressure
einreißen
to form cracks
knallen
to make a cracking sound

crack down /kɹæk.daʊn/ v
scharf vorgehen
take harsh action against

crack up v
den Verstand verlieren
to become insane
total zum Lachen bringen
to cause to laugh
kaputtlachen schlapplachen
to laugh

crackdown n
Razzia hartes Durchgreifen scharfes Vorgehen
increased enforcement

cracker /ˈkɹækə(ɹ)/ n
Cracker Crackerin
computing: one who cracks
Cracker Kräcker
crispy baked bread, usually salty or savoury

crackle n
Knistern
a fizzing, popping sound

crackle v
knistern
make a fizzing sound

crackpot adj
spinnert
eccentric or impractical

crackpot n
Spinner
crazy person

cracky adj
rissig
having lots of cracks

cradle /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ n
Wiege
oscillating bed for a baby
figuratively: place of origin
figuratively: infancy, or very early life

cradle /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ v
wiegen
to rock (a baby to sleep)

cradle cap n
Milchschorf
form of seborrheic dermatitis

craft /kɹæft/ /kɹɑːft/ n
Durchtriebenheit Gerissenheit Schlauheit
cunning, shrewdness
Gilde Innung Zunft
members of a trade collectively
Handwerk
skilled practice of practical occupation
Fahrzeug Lenkfahrzeug
vehicle designed for navigation

craft /kɹæft/ /kɹɑːft/ v
handgemacht
to make by hand

craft brewery n
Gasthausbrauerei
craft brewery

craftsman n
Handwerker
male artisan

crafty /ˈkɹæfti/ /ˈkɹɑːfti/ adj
schlau listig gerissen
cunning, wily
geschickt
skillful

crag /kɹæɡ/ n
Felsen
a rocky outcrop

cram /kɹæm/ v
mästen vollstopfen
to fill with food to satiety; to stuff
stopfen vollpacken
to press, force, or drive, particularly in filling, or in thrusting one thing into another

cram school n
Paukschule
specialised school

cramp /kɹæmp/ n
Krampf
painful contraction of a muscle

cramp /kɹæmp/ v
krampfen
to contract painfully and uncontrollably

cramped /kɹæmpt/ adj
beengt
overcrowded or congested
uncomfortably restricted in size
verkrampft
tight because of or like suffering a cramp

crampon /ˈkɹæmpɑn/ n
Steigeisen Klettereisen
attachment to a shoe used for climbing or walking on ice

cranberry /ˈkɹænb(ə)ɹɪ/ n
Moosbeere Cranberry Kranichbeere Kronsbeere
berry
Moosbeere Cranberry Kranbeere Kronsbeere
shrub

cranberry juice n
Preiselbeersaft
the unfermented juice of squeezed cranberries

cranberry morpheme n
unikales Morphem
bound morpheme with opaque meaning

crane /kɹeɪn/ n
Kranich Kran
bird
Kran Kranich
machinery

crane /kɹeɪn/ v
ausstrecken den Hals recken strecken
to extend (one's neck)

cranefly /ˈkɹeɪnˌflaɪ/ n
Schnake Schneider
fly of the suborder Tipulomorpha

cranial /ˈkɹeɪni.əl/ adj
Schädel kranial
of or relating to the cranium, or to the skull

cranial nerve n
Hirnnerv
nerve

craniotomy n
Kraniektomie
surgical procedure

cranium /ˈkɹeɪni.əm/ n
Hirnschale Hirnschädel
(anatomy) braincase or neurocranium

crank /kɹæŋk/ n
Kurbel
a bent piece of an axle or shaft, or an arm attached to the end of a shaft or wheel, used to impart a rotation
Kurbeln
act of turning a crankshaft
Miesepeter
ill-tempered or nasty person
Kauz Sonderling Spinner
slang: strange person

crank /kɹæŋk/ v
kurbeln
to turn a crank
ankurbeln
to turn by means of a crank

crank up v
ankurbeln
To start something mechanical

crankarm n
Tretkurbelarm
lever component

cranked adj
gekröpft
Formed with, or having, a crank

crankset n
Kettenblattgarnitur Kurbelgarnitur Kurbelsatz

crankshaft n
Kurbelwelle
rotating shaft that drives a crank

cranky /ˈkɹæŋki/ adj
gereizt launisch
grouchy, irritable; easily upset

cranny /ˈkɹæni/ n
Spalt Versteck
A small, narrow opening, fissure, crevice, or chink

crap /kɹæp/ n
Scheiße Kacke
feces
Unsinn
nonsense
Mist
something of poor quality

crape /kɹeɪp/ n
Krepp
thin, crimped stuff, made of raw silk gummed and twisted on the mill

crappy /ˈkɹæpi/ adj
verkackt
covered in, containing feces
bescheiden beschissen
of poor quality

crash /kɹæʃ/ n
Absturz
computer malfunction
Krachen
loud sound
Zusammenstoß Crash
vehicle accident

crash /kɹæʃ/ v
abstürzen
computing: to terminate unexpectedly
anprallen krachen zerschmettern
to collide, fall or come down violently

crash barrier n
Leitplanke Leitschiene Schutzplanke
barrier on the side of a road

crash course n
Crashkurs Intensivkurs Schnellkurs
quick, intense course

crash landing n
Bruchlandung Notlandung
landing of an aircraft in an emergency

crashed /kɹæʃt/ v
zusammengebrochen

crass /kɹæs/ adj
krass
coarse; crude; not refined, insensitive
dicht
dense

crate /kɹeɪt/ n
Kiste Kasten
box or basket

crater /ˈkɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɹeɪ.tɚ/ n
Krater
astronomy: hemispherical pit
geology: opening of a volcano
pit left by an explosion

crave /kɹeɪv/ n
sehnen
to want strongly

craven /ˈkɹeɪ.vən/ adj
feige
extremely cowardly

craven /ˈkɹeɪ.vən/ n
Feigling feiger Hund
coward

craving /ˈkɹeɪ.vɪŋ/ n
Begierde Gelüst Sehnsucht
strong desire; yearning

crawl /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ n
Schneckentempo
slow movement on hands and knees, or with frequent stops
Kraul Kraulen
swimming stroke

crawl /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ v
krabbeln
to feel swarming sensation
kriechen krabbeln
to move along the ground
kriechen
to move slowly
kraulen
to swim using crawl stroke
wimmeln
to teem or swarm

crawl space n
Kriechkeller Kriechzwischenraum
opening underneath the bottom of a building or storey

crawler n
Raupe
tractor crawler

crayfish /ˈkɹeɪˌfɪʃ/ n
Krebs
freshwater crustacean resembling lobster

crayon /ˈkɹaʊn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɒn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ən/ /ˈkɹæn/ n
Wachsmalstift
colored chalk or wax

craze /kɹeɪz/ n
Fimmel
temporary passion

crazy /ˈkɹeɪzi/ adj
verrückt
insane, demented
out of control

creak /kɹiːk/ n
Knarren Quietschen
the sound produced by anything that creaks; a creaking

creak /kɹiːk/ v
knarren quietschen
to make a prolonged sharp grating or squeaking sound

creaky /ˈkɹiːki/ adj
knarrend quietschend
tending to creak

cream /kɹiːm/ n
Creme
colour
Sahne Rahm Obers
oily part of milk
Creme Kreme
product to apply to the skin
Creme Kreme Sahnestück
the best part

cream /kɹiːm/ v
cremen schlagen
to cream vegetables
überziehen
to obliterate, to win over someone else quite decisively

cream cheese n
Frischkäse
milk-based cheese product

cream of tartar n
Weinstein
potassium hydrogen tartrate

cream puff n
Windbeutel Brandteigkrapferl Ofenküchlein
hollow pastry filled with cream or custard

cream-colored courser n
Rennvogel
Cursorius cursor

creamer /ˈkɹiː.mə(ɹ)/ n
Sahnekännchen
jug for cream
Kaffeeweißer
nondairy cream substitute

creamy /ˈkɹiːmi/ adj
cremig cremeartig sahnig
of food or drink, having the taste or texture of cream

crease /kɹiːs/ n
Falte Bügelfalte
mark made by folding

create /kɹiːˈeɪt/ v
erschaffen entwerfen
entwerfen schaffen
to design, invest with a new form, shape etc.
schaffen kreieren
to put into existence

creation /kɹiːˈeɪʃən/ [kɹiːˈʲeɪʃɘn] n
Schöpfung
(Biblical) all which exists
Kreation Schöpfung Erstellung Schaffung
act of creation
Kreation Schöpfung Erfindung Werk
something created such as an invention or artwork

creationarily adv
kreationär
With regard to creation

creationary adj
kreationär
of or relating to creation

creationism n
Kreationismus
any creationary theory or belief system

creationist adj
kreationistisch
of or relating to creationism

creationist n
Kreationist Kreationistin
a proponent or supporter of creationism

creationistic adj
kreationistisch
of or pertaining to creationism

creative /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ adj
kreativ
having the ability to create
kreativ originell
original, expressive, and imaginative

creativity /kɹieɪˈtɪvəti/ /kɹieɪˈtɪvɪti/ n
Kreativität
quality or ability to create or invent something

creator /kɹiˈeɪtɚ/ /kɹiːˈeɪtə/ n
Schöpfer Schöpferin
one who creates
Schöpfer Schöpfergott Weltschöpfer
the deity that created the world

creature /kɹiːˈeɪtjʊə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃəɹ/ n
Wesen Fabelwesen Lebewesen
living being

credence n
Beglaubigung
credential or supporting material for a person or claim

credential n
Berechtigungsnachweis
document of authority

credibility /kɹɛd.ə.ˈbɪ.ɫɪ.ti/ n
Glaubwürdigkeit
reputation impacting one's ability to be believed

credible /ˈkɹɛdəbl̩/ adj
glaubwürdig
authentic or convincing
glaubhaft
believable or plausible

credit /ˈkɹɛdɪt/ n
Leistungspunkt Schein
measure of amount of studies
recognition for having taken a course or class
Kreditwürdigkeit
one's credit rating
Kredit
privilege of delayed payment
accounting: amount added to an account
recognition and respect

credit card n
Kreditkarte
card connected to a credit account used to buy goods or services

credit institution n
Kreditinstitut

credit rating n
Kreditwürdigkeit
estimate used by creditors to determine maximum amount of credit

credit union n
Genossenschaftsbank Kreditgenossenschaft
financial cooperative

credit where credit's due phraseologicalUnit
Ehre, wem Ehre gebührt
praise

creditor n
Gläubiger Kreditor
a person to whom a debt is owed

creditworthy adj
kreditwürdig
having an acceptable credit rating

credo /ˈkɹidoʊ/ n
Credo Kredo
belief system

credobaptism n
Erwachsenentaufe Gläubigentaufe Mündigentaufe
baptism only of those who believe

credulous /ˈkɹɛdʒələs/ adj
leichtgläubig
excessively ready to believe things

creed /kɹid/ /kɹiːd/ n
Glaubensbekenntnis
reading or statement of belief that summarizes the faith it represents
Glaubensbekenntnis Credo Kredo
that which is believed

creed /kɹid/ /kɹiːd/ v
glauben
to believe, credit

creek /kɹik/ /kɹiːk/ n
Bucht
small inlet or bay
Bach
stream of water

creel /kɹiːl/ n
Gatter
bar or set of bars with skewers for holding paying-off bobbins
Fischkorb
osier basket to hold fish

creep /kɹiːp/ n
Knilch Widerling
informal: annoyingly unpleasant person
kriechen
movement of something that creeps
Widerling
pejorative: frightening or disconcerting person

creep /kɹiːp/ v
schleichen
to change or deviate gradually
to move slowly and quietly in a particular direction
kriechen
to grow across a surface rather than upwards

creepily adv
schauererregend
in a creepy manner

creepiness n
Schaurigkeit
state of being creepy

creepy /ˈkɹipi/ /ˈkɹiːpi/ adj
gruselig schaurig unheimlich schauerlich
producing a fearful sensation

cremate /kɹəˈmeɪt/ /ˈkɹimeɪt/ v
einäschern
burn to ashes
kremieren einäschern
incinerate a body

cremation n
Einäscherung Feuerbestattung Kremation Kremierung Leichenverbrennung
burning

crematorium /kɹɛməˈtɔːɹɪəm/ n
Krematorium
place where dead bodies are cremated

crenel /ˈkɹɛnəl/ n
Zinne
space between merlons

crenellation /ˌkɹɛn.əlˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹɛn.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
Zinne
pattern along the top of a parapet through which arrows or other weaponry may be shot

creole /ˈkɹi.əʊl/ /ˈkɹioʊl/ n
Kreolsprache
lect formed from two languages

creolistics n
Kreolistik
study of creoles

creosote bush n
Kreosotbusch
creosote bush

crepe /kɹeɪp/ n
Krepp
crinkled fabric
Crêpe
very thin pancake

crepe rubber n
Kreppgummi
type of rubber

crepuscular /kɹəˈpʌskjələɹ/ /kɹɪˈpʌskjʊlə/ adj
dämmerungsaktiv
active at or around dusk, dawn or twilight
dämmerungs-
of or relating to twilight

crepuscule /ˈkɹɛpʊskjuːl/ n
Abenddämmerung Dämmerung
twilight

crescendo /kɹɪˈʃɛn.doʊ/ /kɹɪˈʃɛn.dəʊ/ n
Crescendo
music: instruction to play gradually more loudly

crescent /ˈkɹɛs.n̩t/ /ˈkɹɛz.n̩t/ n
Croissant Hörnchen Kipfel Kipfl
curved pastry
Mondsichel
figure of the moon

crescent moon n
Mondsichel
the moon as it appears in its first or last quarter

cress /kɹɛs/ n
Kresse
a plant

crest /kɹɛst/ n
Kamm Haube Krone
animal’s or bird’s tuft
Helmkleinod Helmzier Zimir
heraldic bearing

crested penguin n
Schopfpinguin
Penguin

crested tit n
Haubenmeise
bird of the tit family

crestfallen /ˈkɹɛstfɑlən/ /ˈkɹɛstfɔlən/ /ˈkɹɛstfɔːlən/ adj
niedergeschlagen
depressed
enttäuscht geknickt
sad because of a recent disappointment

cretin /ˈkɹiːtən/ /ˈkɹɛtɪn/ n
Kretin
pejorative: an idiot
person who fails to develop due to congenital hypothyroidism

crevasse /kɹəˈvæs/ n
Gletscherspalte
a crack or fissure in a glacier or snow field

crevice /ˈkɹɛvɪs/ n
Spalt Felsritze Felsspalt Mauerritze Mauerspalt Spalte
narrow crack

crew /kɹuː/ n
Besatzung Crew Bemannung
group of people operating a large facility or piece of equipment
Kolonne Stab
group of people working on common task
Haufen
informal: group of friends or associates
Mannschaft
non-officer nautical personnel

crew cut n
Bürstenschnitt G.I.-Schnitt
a haircut

crib /kɹɪb/ n
Gitterbett
a baby’s bed with high sides
Krippe
a feeding trough for animals
Schummelzettel Spickzettel
notes concealed by a student to aid him/her in test or examination

crib death n
Kindstod
the unexplained death of a baby usually while sleeping

cricket /ˈkɹɪk.ɪt/ n
Grille
insect
Cricket Kricket
game

cricothyrotomy n
Koniotomie Krikothyreotomie
incision made through the skin and cricothyroid membrane

crime /kɹaɪm/ n
Kriminalität
collective criminal acts
Verbrechen
practice or habit of committing crimes
Straftat
specific act committed in violation of the law

crime against humanity n
Verbrechen gegen die Menschlichkeit
a large-scale persecution of, or atrocity against a body of people

crime doesn't pay /kɹaɪm ˈdʌzˌənt peɪ/ proverb
Verbrechen lohnt sich nicht
if you a commit a crime you will most likely be punished for it

crime scene n
Tatort
location of a crime

criminal /ˈkɹɪmənəl/ adj
kriminell
being against the law
guilty of breaking the law
of or relating to crime

criminal /ˈkɹɪmənəl/ n
Verbrecher Kriminelle Krimineller Verbrecherin
person guilty of a crime, breaking the law

criminal law n
Strafrecht
area of law

criminal record n
Vorstrafenregister
a record of past crimes

criminality n
Kriminalität
state of being criminal

criminalization /ˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/ n
Kriminalisierung
the act of making a previously legal activity illegal

criminalize v
kriminalisieren
to treat as a criminal

criminogenic adj
kriminogen
tending to produce crime

criminological adj
kriminologisch
of or pertaining to criminology

criminologist /ˈkɹɪm.ɪn.ɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
Kriminologe Kriminologin Kriminalist Kriminalistin
person who practices criminology

criminology n
Kriminologie
the study of crime and criminals, especially their behaviour

crimp /kɹɪmp/ v
falzen
to fasten by bending metal

crimson /ˈkɹɪmzən/ adj
blutrot karmesinrot dunkelrot purpurn purpurrot
having a deep red colour
lose Sitten
having loose modesty

crimson /ˈkɹɪmzən/ n
Purpur Purpurrot
deep, slightly bluish red

cringe /ˈkɹɪndʒ/ n
Ducken Erschaudern Schaudern Zusammenfahren Zusammenzucken
A posture or gesture of shrinking or recoiling

cringe /ˈkɹɪndʒ/ v
ducken erschaudern kriechen schaudern zurückschrecken zusammenfahren
To shrink or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment

cringle n
Kausch Ringkausch
a grommet for a sail

crinkle /ˈkɹɪŋkəl/ n
Falte Fältchen
wrinkle, fold, crease}} or unevenness

crinkle /ˈkɹɪŋkəl/ v
zerknittern knittern sich in Falten legen sich verziehen
to fold, crease, crumple, or wad
rauschen
to rustle

crinkling n
Knittern Zerknittern
The act or sound or something being crinkled

cripple /ˈkɹɪpl/ n
Krüppel
person who has severe impairment in physical abilities

cripple /ˈkɹɪpl/ v
lahm legen lähmen verkrüppeln
to give someone a physical disability

crippled adj
verkrüppelt
having a physical impediment

crisis /ˈkɹaɪsɪs/ n
Krise
unstable situation in political, social, economic or military affairs
traumatic or stressful change in a person's life
crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point
sudden change in the course of a disease
point in a drama at which a conflict reaches a peak before being resolved

crisp /kɹɪsp/ adj
forsch
spröde
brittle, friable
knackig knusprig
possessing a degree of firmness and freshness

crispbread n
Knäckebrot
Nordic-style flat dry bread

crisphead n
Eissalat
A lettuce

crispy /ˈkɹɪs.pi/ adj
knusprig
having a crisp texture

crisscross adv
kreuz und quer
crossing one another

criterion /kɹaɪˈtɪəɹi.ən/ n
Kriterium
standard for comparison and judgment

critic /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk/ n
Gegner Gegnerin Kritiker Kritikerin
opponent
Kritiker
person who appraises the works of others
one who criticizes; a person who finds fault
Kritiker Kritikerin
specialist in judging works of art

critical /ˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ adj
entscheidend unabdingbar unerlässlich unverzichtbar wesentlich wichtig
extremely important
kritisch
inclined to find fault
of the point where a reaction becomes self-sustaining
likely to go wrong
kritisch bedenklich
medicine: involving unstable vital signs
kritisch entscheidend
pertaining to or indicating a crisis
Kritik- Kritiker-
relating to criticism

critical apparatus n
kritischer Apparat textkritischer Apparat
critical and primary source material

critical mass n
kritische Masse
amount of fissile material needed to a nuclear chain reaction
the number of people needed to trigger a phenomenon

criticism /ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/ n
Kritik Tadel
act of criticising

criticize /ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/ v
abwägen
to evaluate
kritisieren
to find fault

critique /kɹɪ.ˈtik/ /kɹɪˈtiːk/ n
Kritik
essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed

critter /ˈkɹɪtə/ /ˈkɹɪtɚ/ n
Kreatur Tier
a creature

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ n
Quaken
the cry of a frog or toad

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ v
quaken
of a frog, to make its cry
krepieren abkratzen
slang: to die
krächzen
to make a croak

crochet /kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/ n
Häkeln Häkelarbeit
needlework

crochet /kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/ v
häkeln
to make needlework using a hooked needle

crock /kɹɒk/ n
Schrottkiste
old or broken-down vehicle (and formerly a horse)

crockery n
Geschirr
crocks, earthenware vessels, especially domestic utensils
Geschirr Essgeschirr
plates, dishes and other eating and serving tableware

crocket n
Krabbe
(architecture) any of a series of hook-shaped decorative floral elements used in Gothic architecture

crocodile /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl/ n
Krokodil
reptile

crocodile tear /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl ˌtɪɹ/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl ˌtɪə/ n
Krokodilstränen
display of tears that is forced or false
Krokodilsträne
tear shed falsely

crocoite n
Krokoit
lead chromate mineral

crocus /ˈkɹoʊ.kəs/ /ˈkɹəʊ.kəs/ n
Krokus
plant of genus Crocus

croissant /kɹɘˈsɔnt/ /kɹəˈsɑnt/ /kɹəˈsɔnt/ /ˈk(ɹ)wæsɒ̃/ [kʰɹəˈsɑnt] [kʰɹ̥əˈsɑnt] n
Croissant Hörnchen Gipfeli Kipfl
a flaky roll or pastry in a form of a crescent

cromlech /ˈkɹɑmlɛk/ /ˈkɹɒmlɛk/ n
Cromlech Kromlech
Welsh dolmen or underground tomb

cromulent /ˈkɹɑmjʊlənt/ /ˈkɹɒmjʊlənt/ adj
Allumpassend
fine, acceptable or correct

crony /ˈkɹoʊni/ /ˈkɹəʊni/ n
Kumpan Freund
Close friend

crony capitalism /ˈkɹoʊni ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/ n
Cousinenwirtschaft Nepotismus Vetternwirtschaft
form of economy

cronyism /ˈkɹoʊ.ni.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.ni.ɪ.zəm/ n
Vetternwirtschaft
favoritism to friends without regard for their qualifications

crook /kɹuːk/ /kɹʊk/ n
Ganove Gauner
a criminal who steals, lies, cheats or does other dishonest or illegal things
Hirtenstab Krummstab Krücke Krückstock
a shepherd's crook

crook /kɹuːk/ /kɹʊk/ v
krümmen
to bend

crooked /kɹʊkt/ adj
betrügerisch krumm link unehrlich
figurative: dishonest, illegal
schief krumm bogenförmig
having one or more bends or angles
schief schräg
set at an angle

croon /ˈkɹuːn/ n
Schmacht­fet­zen Schnulze gefühlsbetontes Lied sentimentaler Schlager
soft or sentimental hum or song

croon /ˈkɹuːn/ v
summen säuseln
To hum or sing softly or in a sentimental manner

crooner /ˈkɹuːn.ə(ɹ)/ n
Schlagersänger Schnulzensänger
one who croons

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ n
Gerte
entire short whip; riding crop
Ernte Jahresernte
natural production for a specific year
Kropf Kehlsack
part of bird's or animal’s alimentary tract
Feldfrucht Erntegut Gemüse Getreide
plant grown for food

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ v
ausschneiden
remove outer parts of (a photograph or image)

crop circle n
Kornkreis
field of flattened crops

crop milk n
Kropfmilch Taubenmilch
“milk” from a bird’s crop

crop rotation n
Fruchtfolge Fruchtwechsel
farming practice

crop up v
auftauchen
to occur

croquembouche /ˌkɹɑkəmˈbuʃ/ /ˌkɹɒkɒmˈbuːʃ/ n
Croquembouche Krachgebäck
French dessert made from a pile of profiteroles coated with caramel

croquet /kɹoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˈkɹəʊkeɪ/ n
Krocket Crocket Croquet
game

croquette /kɹoʊˈkɛt/ n
Krokette
food

croquis n
flüchtige Skizze grobe Skizze schnelle Zeichnung
a quick and sketchy drawing

crosier /ˈkɹoʊʒɚ/ /ˈkɹəʊzi.ə/ n
Krummstab Bischofsstab
staff of a bishop or abbot

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ /kɹɔːs/ adj
böse verärgert
angry, annoyed
entgegengesetzt gegenüber
opposite, opposed to
quer
transverse; lying across the main direction

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ /kɹɔːs/ n
Kreuzung
biology: animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization
Flanke
football kick
Kreuz
geometrical figure
in heraldry
wooden post with a perpendicular beam, used for crucifixion
definite: the cross on which Christ was crucified
figuratively: difficult situation
Kreuzzeichen Kreuz
gesture made by Christians
Cross
hook thrown over opponent's punch

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ /kɹɔːs/ v
kreuzen
biology: to cross-fertilize or crossbreed
travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that another
kreuzen hintergehen konterkarieren
contradict or frustrate the plans of
überqueren kreuzen
go from one side of something to the other
sich bekreuzigen
make the sign of the cross over oneself
ankreuzen
mark with an X

cross country n
Geländelauf
running sport

cross my heart and hope to die v
beim Barte des Propheten

cross one's fingers v
die Finger kreuzen
do this or a similar gesture to tell a white lie
put the middle finger across the index finger
Daumen drücken
do this or a similar gesture to wish for good luck

cross oneself v
Kreuzzeichen bekreuzigen ein Kreuz schlagen heilige
make the sign of the cross

cross out v
ausstreichen streichen
to strike out

cross sea n
Kreuzsee
sea

cross section n
Querschnitt Kreuzschnitt Profil
section formed by a plane cutting through an object

cross swords v
die Klingen kreuzen
idiomatic: to have a dispute with someone

cross tabulation n
Kontingenztafel Kreuztabellierung
statistics: way of presenting data

cross that bridge when one comes to it v
kommt Zeit, kommt Rat
deal with something only when it arises

cross the Rubicon v
den Rubikon überschreiten
to make an irreversible decision

cross the line v
die Grenze überschreiten zu weit gehen
overstep a boundary

cross-border adj
grenzüberschreitend
taking place across a border

cross-country skiing n
Langlauf
leisure activity
winter sport

cross-examination n
Kreuzverhör
interrogating of a witness by the party against whom he or she has been called and examined

cross-eyed adj
schielend scheel
having both eyes oriented inward

cross-link v
vernetzen
to form a link between adjacent chains of a polymer

cross-platform adj
plattformübergreifend
designed to work on various operating systems

cross-reference v
Querverweis
provide with cross-reference

cross-vote n
Panaschieren

cross-vote v
panaschieren

crossbar n
Querlatte
top of the goal structure

crossbeam n
Balken
a horizontal structural beam; a girder

crossbill n
Kreuzschnabel Zweibindiger Kreuzschnabel
finch of the genus Loxia

crossbow /ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/ n
Armbrust
mechanised weapon based on the bow

crossbowman n
Armbrustschütze
someone equipped with a crossbow

crossbreed /ˈkɹɑːsˌbɹiːd/ v
kreuzen
hybridize

crosscut /ˈkɹɒskʌt/ /ˈkɹɔskʌt/ n
Durchhieb Durchstich Kreuzhieb
A crosswise cut

crosscut saw n
Fuchsschwanz
saw for cutting across the grain

crosseyed adj
scheel schielend
having both eyes oriented inward, especially involuntarily

crossfader n
Crossfader Überblender Überblendregler
device consisting of two volume controls

crossfire /ˈkɹɒsfaɪə/ /ˈkɹɔːsfaɪɹ/ n
Kreuzfeuer
lines of fire

crossguard n
Parierstange
Bar of metal, at right-angles, between the blade and the hilt of a sword.

crosshair n
Fadenkreuz
reticle

crosshatch v
schraffieren
to mark or fill with a crosshatch pattern

crossing /ˈkɹɑsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɒsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/ n
Kreuzung
intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross
Überfahrt
voyage across a body of water

crossmember n
Querträger
a traverse support

crossover n
Kreuzung Überführung Übergang
a place where one thing crosses over another

crosspiece n
Holm Kreuzstück Kreuzverstrebung Quersteg Steg Traverse

crossroads n
Scheideweg
decisive turning point
Kreuzung Straßenkreuzung Querstraße Wegscheide
intersection

crosstable n
Kreuztabelle
arrangement in tabular form

crosstalk n
Xiangsheng
traditional Chinese comedic performance
Nebensprechen Übersprechen
undesirable signals from a neighbouring transmission circuit (electronics)

crosswalk n
Zebrastreifen Fußgängerübergang
place where pedestrians can cross a street

crosswind /ˈkɹɑːs.wɪnd/ n
Seitenwind
crosswind

crosswise adv
kreuzweise quer
transversely

crossword n
Kreuzworträtsel
word puzzle

crotch /kɹɑtʃ/ /kɹɒtʃ/ n
Leistengegend Schritt Zwickel
area of a person’s body
Astgabel Gabelung Verzweigung
area where something forks

crotchet /ˈkɹɑtʃ.ɪt/ /ˈkɹɒtʃ.ɪt/ n
Viertelnote
musical note

crotchety /ˈkɹɑ.tʃɨ.ti/ /ˈkɹɒtʃ.ə.tɪ/ adj
knatschig launisch quengelig
cranky, disagreeable or stubborn

crotonic acid n
Crotonsäure
an unsaturated organic acid

crouch /kɹaʊt͡ʃ/ v
kauern
to bend down

croup /kɹuːp/ n
Krupp Kehlkopfdiphtherie
an infectious illness of the larynx

croupier n
Croupier Croupière
person who collects bets and pays out winnings at a gambling table

crow /kɹoʊ/ /kɹəʊ/ n
Krähe Krähenvogel
any bird of the genus Corvus
Brecheisen Brechstange Hebeleisen Kuhfuß Nageleisen
bar of iron
Krähen
cry of the rooster

crow /kɹoʊ/ /kɹəʊ/ v
krähen
to make the sound of a rooster
herauskrähen jubeln jubilieren krähen protzen triumphieren
to shout or brag
frohlocken jauchzen johlen jubeln jubilieren juchzen
to utter a sound of joy

crow's feet n
Krähenfüße
wrinkles at the outer corners of the eye

crow's nest n
Krähennest Ausguck Mastkorb
open-top shelter atop the foremast for a lookout

crowbar /ˈkɹoʊˌbɑɹ/ n
Kuhfuß Brecheisen Nageleisen Brechstange Geißfuß Stemmeisen
iron or steel bar used as a lever to manually force things apart

crowberry /ˈkɹəʊbəɹɪ/ n
Krähenbeere
fruit
the genus Empetrum

crowd /kɹaʊd/ n
Menge Gedränge Volk
group of people
Haufen
group of things

crowded /ˈkɹaʊdɪd/ adj
überfüllt
containing too many of something

crowdfunding n
Crowdfunding Schwarmfinanzierung
pooling of money for a common goal

crown /kɹaʊn/ adj
kronen- Krone
of, related to, or pertaining to a crown

crown /kɹaʊn/ n
Krone
representation of such a headdress
royal headdress
imperial or regal power
dentistry: prosthetic covering for a tooth
anatomy: part of tooth
any currency issued by the crown
top of a tree
splendor, culmination, acme
wreath or band for the head
Scheitel
topmost part of the head

crown /kɹaʊn/ /kɹoʊn/ v
bombieren wölben
to cause to round upward
krönen
to place a crown on the head of
to formally declare one a king or emperor

crown cap n
Kronkorken
type of bottle cap

crown flower n
Kronenblume
large shrub

crown imperial n
Kaiserkrone
a plant of the lily family

crown jewels n
Kronjuwelen
jewelry
Familienjuwelen
male genitalia

crown molding n
Deckenleiste Deckenzierleiste
molding between ceiling and wall

crown prince n
Kronprinz Thronfolger
next king
next emperor

crown princess n
Kronprinzessin
the heiress apparent to the throne in a monarchy

crowned crane n
Kronenkranich
crane of the genus Balearica

crowned pigeon n
Krontaube
any bird of the genus Goura

crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/ adj
kreuzförmig
cross-shaped
entscheidend ausschlaggebend kritisch wichtig
extremely important

crucian carp n
Karausche
Carassius carassius

crucible /ˈkɹuː.sɪ.bəl/ n
Tiegel
cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment
Feuerprobe
difficult and trying experience
Tiegel Schmelztiegel
heat-resistant container in which metals are melted

crucifix /ˈkɹuː.sɨˌfɪks/ n
Kruzifix
object

crucifixion /ˌkrusəˈfɪkʃn̩/ n
Kreuzigung
execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross
death of Christ on cross

crucify /ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/ v
kreuzigen
to execute a person by nailing to a crucifix

crud /kɹʌd/ n
Mist Scheiße
feces

crude /kɹuːd/ adj
roh
being in a natural state
unfertig
characterized by simplicity
nackt pur
lacking concealing elements
grob roh
lacking tact or taste

crude oil n
Rohöl Erdöl
unrefined oil

cruel /kɹuːəl/ adj
grausam
that intentionally causes pain and suffering

cruelly /ˈkɹuːəli/ adv
grausam
in a cruel manner

cruelty /ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/ n
Grausamkeit Quälerei
cruel act
Grausamkeit
indifference to suffering
positive pleasure in inflicting suffering

cruft /kɹʌft/ n
Krempel Müll Ramsch Schrott Überflüssiges
anything old or of inferior quality

cruise /kɹuːz/ n
Kreuzfahrt
sea voyage

cruise control n
Geschwindigkeitsregelanlage Tempomat
system

cruise missile n
Marschflugkörper
winged missile

cruise ship n
Kreuzfahrtschiff
passenger ship

cruiser /ˈkɹuzɚ/ n
Kreuzer
class of warships
naval vessel detached from the fleet
Kreuzfahrtschiff
passenger ship designed for cruising
Streifenwagen
police patrol vehicle

cruising speed n
Reisegeschwindigkeit

crumb /kɹʌm/ n
Krümel Brösel
(figurative) small amount
Krümel Brösel Brosame
small piece of biscuit, cake, etc
Krume
soft internal portion of bread

crumb /kɹʌm/ v
panieren
to cover with crumbs

crumble /ˈkɹʌmbəl/ n
Crumble
dessert

crumble /ˈkɹʌmbəl/ v
bröckeln zerbröckeln
to fall apart
krümeln zerkrümeln
to render into crumbs

crumbly adj
bröselig
easy to break

crummy /ˈkɹʌmi/ adj
lausig
bad, poor

crumple /ˈkɹʌmpəl/ v
zerknittern knüllen
to rumple

crumple zone n
Knautschzone
structural feature of an automobile designed to compress during an accident

crunch /kɹʌntʃ/ n
Krise
critical moment or event

crunch /kɹʌntʃ/ v
knirschen
to be crushed with a noisy crackling sound

crunchy /ˈkɹʌntʃi/ adj
knusprig
likely to crunch

crupper /ˈkɹʌpə/ n
Schwanzriemen Schweifriemen
strap stopping saddle from slipping

crusade /kɹuːˈseɪd/ n
Kreuzzug Feldzug
grand concerted effort
Kreuzzug
military expedition

crusader /kɹuˈseɪdɚ/ /kɹuːˈseɪdə/ n
Kreuzritter Kreuzzügler Kreuzfahrer
fighter in the medieval crusades

crush /kɹʌʃ/ n
Schwarm
love or infatuation or its object (often short-lived or unrequited)

crushing /ˈkɹʌʃɪŋ/ adj
niederschmetternd
that crushes

crust /kɹʌst/ n
Kruste Rinde
outer layer of bread
Kruste
outermost layer of a planet
any solid, hard surface layer

crustacean /kɹʌsˈteɪʃən/ n
Schalentier Krebstier Krustentier
arthropod of the subphylum Crustacea

crusty /ˈkɹʌsti/ adj
mürrisch reizbar
grumpy, short-tempered
Kruste krustig
having a crust

crutch /kɹʌtʃ/ n
Krücke
device to assist in motion as a cane
Krücke Stütze
something that supports

crux /kɹʌks/ n
Kern
central or essential point
Crux Knackpunkt
puzzle or difficulty

crwth /kɹuːθ/ /kɹuθ/ n
Crwth
archaic stringed instrument

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ n
Weinen
shedding of tears
Schrei
shout or scream
words shouted or screamed

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ v
schreien
intransitive: to shout, scream, yell
transitive: to shout, to scream (words)
weinen
intransitive: to weep

cry one's eyes out v
sich die Augen ausweinen
to weep for an elongated time

cry out v
aufschreien schreien
to shout in a loud voice due to pain, fear, or unhappiness

cry over spilt milk v
hin ist hin
to worry about unfortunate events which have already happened

crybaby /ˈkɹaɪˌbeɪbi/ n
Schreibaby Schreikind
baby who cries excessively
Heulsuse Heulliese
person whose feelings are easily hurt

cryosleep n
Kryoschlaf

cryostasis n
Kryostase

cryotron n
Kryotron
switch that employs superconductivity

cryovolcanic /ˈkɹʌɪəʊvɒlˈkanɪk/ adj
kryovulkanisch
changed or affected by the heat of a volcano
of or pertaining to a volcano
produced by a volcano

cryovolcano n
Kryovulkan
cryovolcano

crypt /kɹɪpt/ n
Krypta
undergound vault

cryptic /ˈkɹɪptɪk/ adj
kryptisch
having hidden meaning
involving use of code or cipher
mystified or of an obscure nature

cryptid n
Kryptide

crypto- /kɹɪptoʊ-/ prefix
krypto-

crypto-Jew n
Kryptojude Kryptojüdin
crypto-Jew

crypto-Judaism n
Kryptojudaismus Kryptojudentum
crypto-Judaism

cryptocracy n
Kryptokratie
a form of government

cryptocurrency n
Kryptowährung
type of digital currency

cryptogam n
Kryptogame
plant

cryptographic adj
kryptographisch

cryptography [kɹ̥ɪpˈtʰɒɡɹəfiː] n
Kryptographie
discipline concerned with communication security

cryptology /kɹɪpˈtɑ.lə.dʒi/ /kɹɪpˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
Kryptologie
practice

cryptoporticus n
Kryptoportikus

cryptovirus n
Verschlüsselungstrojaner
malware

crystal /ˈkɹɪstəl/ n
Kristall
array of atoms
mineral
Kristall Kristallglas
glassware

crystal ball n
Glaskugel Kristallkugel
globe used to foretell the future

crystal clear adj
glasklar
completely clear and understood
visually clear

crystal field theory n
Kristallfeldtheorie

crystal lattice n
Kristallgitter
geometric arrangement

crystal set n
Detektorempfänger Detektorradio
an early kind of radio receiver

crystal system n
Kristallsystem
symmetry classification

crystalline /ˈkɹɪst.əl.aɪn/ adj
kristallin
having a regular molecular structure
Kristall kristallen kristallin kristallinisch
relating to crystals
kristallklar
resembling crystal in being clear and transparent

crystallization n
Kristallisation
the act or process by which a substance in solidifying assumes the form and structure of a crystal

crystallize /ˈkɹɪstəlaɪz/ v
kristallisieren
to make something form into crystals

crème brûlée /kɹɛm bɹuˈleɪ/ n
Crème brulée Crème brûlée
dessert

crème de la crème n
Crème de la Crème
best of the best

crêpe paper n
Krepppapier
crinkled tissue paper

csardas /ˈtʃɑɹdɑʃ/ /ˈtʃɑːdæʃ/ n
Csárdás Csardas Tschardasch
Hungarian folk dance

cub /kʌb/ n
Welpe Braunbärenjunges Bärenjunges Dachsjunges Eisbärenjunges Eisbärjunges
the young of certain animals
Fuchsbaby Fuchsjunges Fuchswelpe
young fox

cube /kjub/ /kjuːb/ n
Würfel Kubus
geometry: polyhedron having of six identical square faces
arithmetic: number raised to the third power
Würfel
object more or less in the form of a cube

cube /kjub/ /kjuːb/ v
würfeln
to cut into cubes

cube root n
Kubikwurzel
number

cubewano /ˌkjuː.biːˈwʌn.oʊ/ n
Cubewano
kuiper belt object

cubic capacity n
Hubraum
volume

cubic centimetre n
Kubikzentimeter
a unit of volume

cubic equation n
kubische Gleichung
polynomial equation

cubic function n
kubische Funktion
function of a polynomial

cubic metre n
Kubikmeter
unit of volume

cubicle /ˈkjubɪkəl/ n
Ankleidekabine Badekabine Umkleidekabine
a small enclosure at a swimming pool etc. used to provide personal privacy when changing
Arbeitsplatz Kabine
a small separate part or one of the compartments of a room

cubiform adj
würfelförmig
having the shape of a cube

cubism /ˈkjuː.bɪz.əm/ n
Kubismus
An artistic movement characterized by the depiction of natural forms as geometric structures of planes

cubit /ˈkju.bɪt/ /ˈkjuː.bɪt/ n
Elle
unit of length

cuboid n
Quader
rectangular parallelepiped

cuckold /ˈkʌk.oʊld/ /ˈkʌk.əʊld/ n
Hahnrei Gehörnter Hornträger
man married to an unfaithful wife

cuckoldry n
Hörneraufsetzen
adultery committed by a married woman against her husband

cuckoo /ˈkuːkuː/ /ˈkʊkuː/ n
Kuckuck
the bird

cuckoo clock n
Kuckucksuhr
clock

cuckoo sign n
einen Vogel zeigen
gesture

cucumber /ˈkaʊˌkʌmbəɹ/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbə/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbəɹ/ n
Gurke
edible fruit
plant

cucumiform /kjuːˈkjuːmɪfɔːm/ adj
gurkenförmig
shaped like a cucumber

cucurbituril n
Cucurbituril
macrocyclic molecule

cuddle /ˈkʌd.l̩/ n
Kuscheln
affectionate embrace

cuddle /ˈkʌd.l̩/ v
kuscheln knuddeln
embrace, lie together snugly

cuddly adj
anschmiegsam kuschelig knuddelig verschmust
Suitable for cuddling

cudgel /ˈkʌdʒəl/ n
Knüppel
a short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon

cue /kjuː/ n
Hinweis Signal Wink
action or event that is a signal to do something
Stichwort
words which serve to remind an actor
Billardstock Queue
straight tapering rod used to impel the balls in games such as billiards, snooker, and pool

cuff /kʌf/ n
Manschette
the end of a shirt sleeve that covers the wrist

cuff on the ear n
Ohrfeige Maulschelle
smack on the side of the head

cufflink /ˈkʌflɪŋk/ n
Manschettenknopf
button used to hold a sleeve cuff together

cuirass /kwɪˈɹæs/ n
Kürass
piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle

cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/ n
Küche Kochkunst
characteristic style of preparing food

cul-de-sac /ˈkʌldəsak/ /ˈkʌldəsæk/ n
Wendehammer Wendekreis Wendeplatte
circular area at the end of a dead end street
Tasche
medicine: a sacklike cavity or tube

culantro /kuːˈlɑːn.tɹoʊ/ n
Langer Koriander
Eryngium foetidum

culet n
Kalette
small flat face at the base of a cut gemstone

culinary /ˈkʌlɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkʌlɪˌnɛɹi/ adj
kulinarisch
relating to the practice of cookery or the activity of cooking

culinary art n
Kochkunst
art of preparing food
Küche
characteristic style of preparing food

cull /kʌl/ v
pflücken
to pick or take someone or something
keulen
to select animals from a group and then kill them

culminate v
kulminieren
to climax
astronomy: to reach greatest altitude
gipfeln
to reach the summit, highest point, peak (level) etc.

culmination /ˌkʌl.mɪnˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkʌlməˈneɪʃən/ n
Höhepunkt
arrival of the highest pitch of glory
Gipfelpunkt
astronomy: attainment of the highest point

culpability /ˌkʌlpəˈbɪləti/ n
Schuldhaftigkeit Strafbarkeit
blameworthiness

culpable /ˈkʌlpəbəl/ adj
schuldig strafbar verdammenswert verdammungswürdig
blameworthy

culprit /ˈkʌl.pɹɨt/ n
Täter Schuldiger Beklagter Beschuldigter Missetäter Übeltäter
culprit

cult /kʌlt/ adj
Kult-
enjoyed by a small, loyal group

cult /kʌlt/ n
Sekte Kult
a sect
Kult Kultus
devotion to a saint

cult film n
Kultfilm
film with a group of dedicated fans

cult of personality n
Personenkult
situation of being falsely idolized

cultivable adj
urbar
capable of being cultivated

cultivar n
Cultivar Sorte Kulturvarietät Kultivar
cultivated variety

cultivate /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/ v
anbauen kultivieren
grow plants, notably crops
pflegen kultivieren
nurture
bestellen
turn or stir soil in preparation for planting

cultivation /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/ n
Bildung Kultivierung
advancement or refinement in condition
Kultivierung Bodenbearbeitung
art or act of cultivating
Kultivierung
devotion of time or attention to the improvement of

cultivator n
Ackerfräse Kultivator
device used to loosen or stir the soil

cultural /ˈkʌlt͡ʃəɹəl/ adj
kulturell
pertaining to culture

cultural appropriation n
kulturelle Aneignung
exploitative or oppressive cooption of elements of one culture by members of a different culture

cultural imperialism n
Kulturimperialismus
cultural imperialism

cultural studies n
Kulturwissenschaft
diverse field of study

culture /ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ n
Kultur
arts, customs and habits
the beliefs, values, behavior and material objects that constitute a people's way of life
anthropology: any knowledge passed from one generation to the next
microbiology: the process of growing a bacterial or other biological entity

culture hero n
Kulturheros
person renowned as the exemplar of the values of a society

culture medium n
Kulturmedium Nährmedium
liquid or gel, containing nutrients

culture shock n
Kulturschock
state of anxious confusion

culture war n
Kulturkampf
political conflict for cultural dominance

cultured adj
kultiviert
artificially developed
gebildet
civilized; refined

culverin /ˈkʌlvəɹɪn/ n
Feldschlange Kolubrine
handgun

culvert n
Düker
channel for draining water

cum /kʌm/ n
Wichse Sperma
slang: semen

cum /kʌm/ v
kommen abspritzen
slang: have an orgasm; ejaculate

cumbersome /ˈkʌmbɚsəm/ adj
beschwerlich hinderlich, lästig mühsam
burdensome or hindering, as a weight or drag; vexatious; cumbrous
schwierig
hard, difficult, demanding to handle
schwerfällig
inert, lumbering, slow in movement
sperrig umständlich
not easily managed or handled; awkward

cumin /ˈkjuːmɪn/ /ˈkumɪn/ n
Kreuzkümmel
its seed used as spice
Kreuzkümmel Kümmel
plant Cuminum cyminum

cummerbund /ˈkʌməbʌnd/ /ˈkʌmɚˌbʌnd/ n
Kummerbund
broad sash

cummingtonite n
Cummingtonit
mineral magnesium-iron silicate hydroxide

cumulate v
kumulieren
accumulate
be accumulated

cumulative adj
angehäuft kumulativ
incorporating all data up to the present

cumulus /ˈkjuːmjələs/ n
Cumulus Haufenwolke Kumuluswolke Quellwolke
white puffy cloud

cuneiform /kjuːˈni.ə.fɔɹm/ /ˈkjuː.nɪ.fɔːm/ adj
keilförmig
having the form of a wedge
keilschriftlich
written in the cuneiform writing system

cuneiform /kjuːˈni.ə.fɔɹm/ /ˈkjuː.nɪ.fɔːm/ n
Keilschrift
ancient writing system

cuneiformist n
Keilschriftkundler
specialist or expert in cuneiform

cunnilingus /ˌkʌnɪˈlɪŋɡəs/ n
Cunnilingus
oral stimulation of female genitals

cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ adj
geschickt gewandt
skillful
listig schlau gerissen
sly

cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ n
Gerissenheit
skill of being sly or deceitful

cunning folk n
Hexenmeister Kräuterhexen
professional or semi-professional practitioner of magic

cunningly adv
schlau
with cunning, cleverly

cunt /kʌnt/ n
Fotze Möse Muschi
genitalia
Arsch Arschloch
unpleasant or objectionable person

cunt juice n
Fotzenschleim Muschisaft

cuntlicker n
Fotzenlecker Fotzenleckerin
one who gives cunnilingus

cup /kʌp/ n
Cup Pokal Preis
contest
Tasse Becher Kelch
drinking vessel
Körbchen
part of bra
Pokal
trophy
Tasse
unit of measure

cup /kʌp/ v
die Hand aufhalten
form into the shape of a cup
in der [[hohle Hand|hohlen Hand]] halten
hold something in cupped hands

cup of tea n
Ding
something of interest
Tasse Tee
tea in a cup

cupbearer /ˈkʌpbɛəɹə/ /ˈkʌpbɛɹɚ/ n
Mundschenk Schenk
cup carrier

cupboard /ˈkʌbəd/ /ˈkʌbɚd/ n
Küchenschrank
a cabinet, closet, or other piece of furniture intended for storing cookware, dishware, or food
Schrank
enclosed storage

cupcake /ˈkʌpkeɪk/ n
Cupcake Törtchen
small cake

cupel /ˈkjuːpəl/ n
Kupelle Probiertiegel Treibherd
a small circular receptacle used in assaying gold or silver with lead

cupidity /kjuːˈpɪdəti/ n
Habgier
extreme greed, especially for wealth

cupola /ˈkjuːpələ/ n
Kuppel
architecture: dome-shaped ornamental structure

cupping /ˈkʌpɪŋ/ n
Schröpfen
therapeutic treatment

cupping glass n
Schröpfglas Schröpfkopf
glass vessel used in cupping

cur [kɜː] [kɝ] n
Köter
inferior dog
detestable person

curable adj
heilbar
capable of being cured

curare n
Curare
a substance containing the alkaloid D-tubocurarine

curate /kjʊəˈɹeɪt/ /kjʊˈɹeɪt/ /ˈkjʊəɹət/ /ˈkjʊɹɪt/ n
Vikar
assistant rector
Pfarrer
parish priest

curative /ˈkjʊɹ.ə.tɪv/ adj
heilend heilkräftig
possessing the ability to cure

curator n
Kurator
administrator of a collection

curatorship n
Kuratorium
rank or period of being a curator

curaçao /ˈk(j)ʊəɹ.əˌsaʊ/ /ˈkjuːɹəsaʊ/ n
Curaçao
liqueur

curb /kɜːb/ /kɝb/ n
Kandare Zügel
a riding or driving bit for a horse
Beherrschung Beschränkung Einschränkung Mäßigung Zurückhaltung Zwang
something that checks or restrains

curb /kɜːb/ /kɝb/ v
beherrschen bändigen einschränken hemmen mäßigen wenden

curb bit n
Kandare
type of bit

curd /kɜː(ɹ)d/ n
Käsebruch
part of milk that coagulates

curdle /ˈkɜː.dəl/ /ˈkɝ.dəl/ v
gerinnen
to coagulate

cure /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ n
Heilung
method, device or medication that restores good health
Pökelung
process of preservation

cure /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ v
heilen
to bring (a disease) to an end
haltbar machen pökeln räuchern trocknen
to prepare for keeping or use
heilen kurieren
to restore to health
aushärten
to solidify or gel

cure-all /ˈkjʊəɹɔːl/ n
Allheilmittel
panacea

curettage /ˌkjʊəɹɪˈtɑːʒ/ n
Kürettage
the removal of unwanted tissue from a body cavity using a curette

curette n
Kürette
spoon-shaped surgical instrument

curfew /ˈkəː.fjuː/ /ˈkɚ.fju/ n
Ausgangssperre Polizeistunde Sperrstunde
a regulation requiring people to be off the streets and in their homes by a certain time

curiosity /ˌkjʊəɹɪˈɒsɪti/ n
Neugier Neugierde
inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask questions, investigate, or explore
Kuriosum Kuriosität
unique or extraordinary object which arouses interest

curiosity killed the cat proverb
Neugier ist der Katze Tod
undue curiosity is dangerous

curious /ˈkjɝi.əs/ /ˈkjʊəɹi.əs/ adj
neugierig
inquisitive
kurios
unusual

curium /ˈkjʊəɹiəm/ n
Curium
chemical element

curl /kəːl/ /kɝl/ n
Locke
lock of curling hair

curlew /ˈkɜːlju/ /ˈkɜːlu/ /ˈkɝlu/ n
Brachvogel
migratory wading bird

curlew sandpiper n
Sichelstrandläufer
Calidris ferruginea

curlicue n
Schnörkel
fancy curling shape

curling /ˈkəɹlɪŋ/ /ˈkɜː(ɹ)lɪŋ/ n
Curling
sports

curling iron n
Lockenstab
a heated cylindrical device for curling the hair

curls n
Locken
specifically, a body of curly hair on someone's head

curly /ˈkɜːli/ /ˈkɝli/ adj
lockig
having curls

curly /ˈkɜːli/ /ˈkɝli/ n
Lockenkopf Wuschelkopf
a person or animal with curly hair

curly bracket n
geschweifte Klammer
character

curmudgeon /kɚˈmʌdʒən/ /kɜː(ɹ)ˈmʌdʒ.ən/ n
Griesgram Miesepeter Spielverderber
an ill-tempered stubborn person

currant /ˈkɝənt/ /ˈkʌɹənt/ n
Johannisbeere Johannisbeerstrauch Johannisbeerstaude Ribisel Ribiselstaude Ribiselstrauch
bush
Johannisbeere Ribisel
fruit
Korinthe
small dried grape

currency /ˈkʌɹ.ən.si/ n
Währung Valuta
money or other item used to facilitate transactions

currency risk n
Wechselkursrisiko Währungsrisiko
form of risk

current /ˈkʌɹənt/ adj
gegenwärtig aktuell
existing or occurring at the moment

current /ˈkʌɹənt/ n
Strömung Strom
Strom
time rate of flow of electric charge

current account n
Girokonto
checking account

current asset n
Umlaufvermögen
finance: an organization's fixed assets

current events n
aktuelles Tagesgeschehen
news items

currently /ˈkʌɹəntli/ adv
zurzeit momentan aktuell derzeit zur Zeit
at this moment

curricular adj
curricular
of, relating to, or following a curriculum

curriculum /kəˈɹɪk.jə.ləm/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm/ n
Lehrplan Bildungsplan Curriculum Lehrzielvorgabe Studienplan
set of courses and coursework

curriculum vitae /kəˈɹɪkjələm ˈviːteɪ/ n
Lebenslauf
written account of one's education, accomplishments, etc.

curry /kɜ.ɹi/ /ˈkʌ.ɹi/ n
Curry
dish
Curry Currysoße
sauce or relish

curry /kɜ.ɹi/ /ˈkʌ.ɹi/ v
dreschen
to beat or thrash
nasszurichten
to dress leather
striegeln kardätschen
to groom a horse

curry ketchup n
Curryketchup
ketchup with added curry and other spices

curry powder n
Curry Currypulver
mixture of spices

currycomb n
Striegel
a comb or brush used to groom horses

currycomb v
striegeln
to groom

currywurst n
Currywurst
pork sausage cut into slices seasoned with a curry sauce

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝːs/ n
Fluch
prayer that harm may befall someone
Fluch Verdammnis Verwünschung
supernatural detriment

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝːs/ v
fluchen verfluchen
to call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon
verfluchen fluchen
to place a curse upon
fluchen
to utter a vulgar curse

curse of dimensionality n
Fluch der Dimensionalität

cursed /ˈkɜːsɪd/ /ˈkɝsɪd/ adj
verflucht verwünscht
having some sort of divine harm

cursor /kɜɹsəɹ/ n
Schreibmarke
GUI: indicator of where the next insertation or other edit will take place
Mauszeiger Cursor
GUI: moving icon representing the position of a pointing device
Cursor Läufer
part of scientific instruments that indicates position

cursory /ˈkɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈkɝː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈkɵː.sɘ.ɹi/ adj
flüchtig oberflächlich
hasty, superficial, careless

curt /ˈkɜː(ɹ)t/ adj
barsch
barsch brüsk knapp kurzangebunden schroff
brief or terse, especially to the point of being rude
kurz kurzgefasst
short or concise

curtail /kɚˈteɪl/ /kɜːˈteɪl/ v
kupieren
cut short an animal's tail
beschneiden beschränken drosseln kürzen
limit or restrict
verkürzen beschneiden stutzen
shorten or abridge

curtailment n
Abkürzung Beschneidung Kürzung Verkürzung

curtain /ˈkɜːtn̩/ /ˈkɝtn̩/ n
Vorhang Gardine
piece of cloth covering a window
Vorhang
piece of cloth in a theater

curtains /ˈkɜː(ɹ).tənz/ n
Vorhang
plural of curtain

curtsey /ˈkɜːtsɪ/ /ˈkɝtsɪ/ n
Knicks
small bow of knees and lowered body, usually by a female

curtsey /ˈkɜːtsɪ/ /ˈkɝtsɪ/ v
knicksen
to make a curtsey

curvature /ˈkɝ.və.tʃɚ/ n
Krümmung
differential geometry: of a Riemannian manifold

curve /kɜːv/ /kɝv/ n
Kurve
gentle bend
curved line
Linie Kurve
geometry: one-dimensional figure

curve /kɜːv/ /kɝv/ v
biegen verbiegen
bend, crook

curveball n
Curveball
pitch in baseball

curved /kɜːvd/ /kɝːvd/ adj
gebogen
having a curve or curves

cuscus /ˈkʌs.kəs/ n
Cuscus Kuskus
marsupial

cushaw n
Kürbisschale
Cucurbita argyrosperma, the winter squash

cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ n
Polster Puffer
absorbent or protective item
Bande
in cue sports
Kissen
soft material in cloth bag

cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ v
abdämpfen abfedern
absorb impact
polstern
provide cushion

cusk n
Lumb
cod-like fish

cusp /kʌsp/ n
Scheitelpunkt
important moment when a decision is made

cuss /kʌs/ v
fluchen
to use cursing

custard /ˈkʌs.təd/ /ˈkʌs.tɚd/ n
Creme Eiercreme Pudding Puddingcreme Vanillesoße
sauce

custodian n
Hausmeister Hausmeisterin
(US) a janitor
Hausverwalter Hausverwalterin Hüter Hüterin Kustos Schützer
A person entrusted with the custody or care

custody /ˈkʌstədiː/ n
Kustodie
Franciscan administrative unit
Obhut Sorgerecht
legal right to take care of something or somebody
Haft Untersuchungshaft
state of being imprisoned or detained
Aufbewahrung Verwahrung
temporary possession

custom /ˈkʌstəm/ adj
benutzerdefiniert maßgeschneidert
custom-made

custom /ˈkʌstəm/ n
Gewohnheit
familiar acquaintance; familiarity
habitual buying of goods
Brauch Sitte Gewohnheit
frequent repetition of the same act
Brauch Sitte Usus
long-established practice
Zoll
the customary toll, tax, or tribute

custom house n
Zoll Zollamt Zollhaus
official building, in a port, where customs are collected and shipping is cleared for entry and exit

custom-made adj
maßgeschneidert
custom-made

customary /ˈkʌstəm(ə)ɹi/ adj
üblich
agreeing with, or established by, custom

customer /ˈkʌstəmə/ /ˈkʌstəmɚ/ n
Kunde Abnehmer Käufer
one who purchases or receives a product or service

customer service n
Kundendienst
act of providing services

customer support n
Kundendienst
provision of service

customization n
Anpassung
act of customizing

customize /ˈkʌst.ə.maɪ̯z/ v
speziell anfertigen
alter according to preferences

customs /ˈkʌstəmz/ n
Zoll
the duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods

customs clearance n
Verzollung Abfertigung Zollabfertigung Zollkontrolle

customs officer n
Zöllner Zollbeamter Zollbeamtin Zöllnerin
officer

customs union n
Zollunion
a type of trade bloc which is composed of a free trade area with a common external tariff

custos n
Kustos
superior of a custody

cut /kʌt/ adj
geschnitten
having been cut
bodybuilding: having individual groups of muscle fibers stand out
reduced
geschliffen geschnitten
of a gem, carved into a shape

cut /kʌt/ n
Schnitt
act of cutting
manner or style a garment is fashioned in
result of cutting
opening resulting from cutting

cut /kʌt/ v
schwänzen
colloquial, not to attend a class
klappe
to cease recording
schneiden
to divide with a sharp instrument
to divide a pack of playing cards
schneiden trennen
to intersect dividing into half
einschneiden schneiden
to perform an incision
beschneiden
to reduce
trennen
to separate from prior association

cut and paste v
ausschneiden und einfügen
to cut and paste

cut down v
fällen
bring down a tree

cut from the same cloth adj
aus dem gleichen Holz geschnitzt

cut off v
abschneiden
To cause to come off, from cutting
To isolate or remove from contact
abbrechen unterbrechen
To end abruptly
unterbrechen
To interrupt someone talking
schneiden
To swerve in front of another car while driving

cut off one's nose to spite one's face v
sich ins eigene Fleisch schneiden
harm oneself as a result of trying to harm an adversary

cut scene n
Zwischensequenz
cinematic narrative in video game

cut the mustard v
es bringen
be good or effective enough

cut time n
Allabreve Zweihalbetakt
meter of two minims per measure

cut to the chase v
Butter bei die Fische auf den Punkt kommen
to get to the point

cutaneous adj
Haut
of, or relating to the skin

cute /kjuːt/ adj
niedlich süß goldig
having features mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals

cuticle /ˈkjuːtɪkəl/ n
Cuticula Kutikula
protective covering outside epidermis
Nagelhaut
strip of hardened skin at the base of the finger and toenail

cutie /ˈkjuːti/ n
Schatz Süße Süßer
a cute person or animal

cutlass /ˈkʌtləs/ n
Entermesser
a short sword with a curved blade

cutler n
Messerschmied Messerschmiedin
One whose business is making or dealing in cutlery

cutlery /ˈkʌt.lə.ɹi/ n
Besteck Essbesteck
eating and serving utensils

cutlet n
Kotelett
meat chop
Kotelett Schnitzel
slice of meat

cutoff adj
Abkürzung
A road, path of channel that provides a shorter or quicker path

cuttable adj
schneidbar
that can be cut

cutter /ˈkʌtə/ /ˈkʌtɚ/ n
Beiboot
ship's boat
Kutter
single-masted sailing ship type

cutthroat adj
halsabschneiderisch hemmungslos mörderisch rücksichtslos
very competitive, dog-eat-dog

cutthroat n
Halsabschneider
unscrupulous, ruthless or unethical person

cutthroat eel n
Grubenaal
fish of the family Synaphobranchidae

cutting /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ n
Schneiden
action of the verb to cut
Steckling Ableger Senkreis
leaf, stem, branch, or root removed from a plant

cuttlefish /ˈkʌ.təl.fɪʃ/ n
Tintenfisch Kopffüßer Kuttelfisch
any of various squidlike mollusks

cuttlefish bone n
Schulp
internal shell of cuttlefish

cuvette /kjuˈvɛt/ n
Küvette
in chemistry

cwm /kuːm/ /kʊm/ n
Kar
valley head created through glacial erosion

cyan /ˈsaɪˌæn/ adj
türkis zyan
of the colour cyan

cyan /ˈsaɪˌæn/ n
Zyan Aquamarin
a colour between blue and green

cyanide /ˈsaɪənaɪd/ n
Zyanid Cyanid
chemistry: any compound containing the CN group

cyanidin /saɪˈænədɪn/ n
Cyanidin
anthocyanidin pigment

cyanogen /sajˈæn.ə.dʒɪn/ n
Cyan Dicyan Zyan Cyanogen
organic compound
Cyan Zyan
radical

cyanosis /ˌsaɪəˈnoʊsɪs/ n
Zyanose
discolouration of the skin

cyber- /ˈsaɪbə/ /ˈsaɪbɚ/ prefix
cyber- kyber-
the Internet or cyberspace

cyberattack n
Cyberangriff Cyberattacke
an attack over a computer network

cyberbullying n
Cyber-Bullying Cyber-Mobbing Internet-Mobbing Cyberbullying Cybermobbing Internet-Schikane
bullying online

cybercrime n
Cyberkriminalität
crime committed using computer networks
Cyberverbrechen
individual crime of this kind

cyberharassment n
Cyber-Mobbing Cyberbullying Cybermobbing
cyberharassment, online harassment

cybernetic /ˌsaɪbə(ɹ)ˈnɛtɪk/ /ˌsaɪbɚˈnɛtɪk/ adj
kybernetisch
relating to the mathematical study of control

cyberneticist n
Kybernetiker Kybernetikerin
person who studies cybernetics

cybernetics /ˌsaɪ.bə(ɹ)ˈnɛ.tɪks/ n
Kybernetik
science of communication and control

cyberspace /ˈsaɪ.bə(ɹ)ˌspeɪs/ n
Cyberspace
world of information

cyberwarfare n
Cyberkrieg
warfare taking place on the Internet

cyborg /ˈsaɪ.bɔː(ɹ)ɡ/ n
Cyborg Kyborg
person who is part machine

cyclamen n
Alpenveilchen Erdbrot Erdscheibe Saubrot Schweinsbrot
A type of plant

cycle /ˈsaɪkəl/ n
Zyklus
complete rotation
process
series of poems etc.
Programm Zyklus
program on a washing machine

cycle /ˈsaɪkəl/ v
Rad fahren
to ride a cycle

cycle rickshaw n
Velotaxi
bicycle rickshaw

cycleway n
Fahrradweg Radweg
cycle path, cycle lane

cyclic /ˈsaɪklɪk/ /ˈsɪklɪk/ adj
zyklisch
being generated by only one element
zyklisch periodisch
characterized by, or moving in cycles
ringförmig
having parts arranged in a whorl
of a compound having chains of atoms arranged in a ring

cyclical /ˈsaɪklɪkəl/ adj
zyklisch
recurring at regular intervals

cycling /ˈsaɪk(ə)lɪŋ/ n
Radfahren
The sport of riding and racing bicycles

cyclist /ˈsaɪ.klɪst/ n
Radfahrer Radler Radfahrerin Radlerin Fahrradfahrer Biker
person who rides a cycle

cyclization n
Ringschluss
process of cyclizing
Ringschlussreaktion
reaction resulting in ring formation

cyclize v
cyclisieren
to undergo a reaction

cycloalkane n
Cycloalkan
saturated alicyclic hydrocarbon

cyclobutane n
Cyclobutan
a simple alicyclic hydrocarbon
any derivative of this compound

cyclodextrin n
Cyclodextrin
any of a class of cyclic oligosaccharides consisting of glucopyranose residues

cycloheptane n
Cycloheptan
the cycloalkane C₇H14

cyclohexane /ˌsaɪkloʊˈhɛkseɪn/ n
Cyclohexan
alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₆H12

cycloid /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/ n
Radlaufkurve Zykloide
geometry: locus of a point on the circumference of a rolling circle

cyclone /ˈsaɪ.kloʊn/ /ˈsaɪ.kləʊn/ n
Zyklon Zyklone
rotating system of winds

cyclopentane n
Cyclopentan
alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₅H10

cyclopropane n
Cyclopropan
the simplest alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₃H₆

cyclops n
Zyklop Kyklop
giant of mythology

cyclostome n
Rundmäuler Zyklostome
any of various primitive jawless fish of the class Cyclostomata

cyclotomic field n
Kreisteilungskörper zyklotomische Körper
extension field of the rational numbers formed by adjoining a primitive root of unity

cyclotron /ˈsaɪklətɹɒn/ n
Zyklotron
particle accelerator

cygnet /ˈsɪɡ.nət/ n
Schwanenjunges Schwanenküken Jungschwan Schwanenbaby Schwanenkind Schwänchen
young of a swan

cylinder /ˈsɪləndɚ/ /ˈsɪlɪndə(ɹ)/ n
Zylinder Brennkammer
cavity or chamber
Zylinder
geometry: surface
geometry: solid
any cylindrical object
the space in which a piston travels
container
Zylinder Rolle
recording

cylindrical /sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/ adj
zylindrisch
shaped like a cylinder

cylindricity n
Zylindrizität
being cylindrical

cymbal /ˈsɪmbəl/ n
Becken
concave plate of brass or bronze that produces a sharp, ringing sound when struck

cyme /saɪm/ n
Zyme
botany: a centrifugal or definite inflorescence, esp. compound inflorescences of this type forming a more or less flat head

cymose adj
blütenständig zymös
botany: having a flower cluster with stems ending in a flower that opens before those below it

cynic /ˈsɪnɪk/ n
Zyniker Zynikerin
A person who believes that all people are motivated by selfishness
A person whose outlook is scornfully negative

cynical adj
zynisch
of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated by base desires or selfishness

cynicism /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪzəm/ n
Zynismus
skeptical, scornful or pessimistic attitude

cynophile n
Hundefreund Hundefreundin Hundeliebhaber Hundeliebhaberin Hundenarr Hundenärrin
dog-lover

cynophobia /ˌsaɪnəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌsaɪnəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
Canophobie Kynophobie
an irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines

cynophobic adj
canophob canophobisch kynophob kynophobisch
relating to cynophobia, having an irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines

cynosure /ˈsaɪnəʃʊɹ/ /ˈsɪnəzjʊə/ n
Anziehungspunkt Blickfang Fokus
something that is the center of attention; an object that serves as a focal point of attraction and admiration
Leitstern
that which serves to guide or direct

cypress /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ n
Zypresse
an evergreen coniferous tree

cyst /sɪst/ n
Zyste
sac which develops in the natural cavities of an organ

cysteine n
Cystein
nonessential amino acid

cystic fibrosis n
Mukoviszidose
medical condition

cystine n
Cystin
a nonessential amino acid

cystitis n
Blasenentzündung Harnblasenentzündung Zystitis
inflammation of the urinary bladder

cystoscopy n
Zystoskopie
endoscopy of the urinary bladder

cytokine n
Zytokin
any of various small regulatory proteins

cytological adj
zytologisch
relating to cytology

cytology /saɪˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /saɪˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
Zytologie Zellbiologie
biology: the study of cells

cytoplasm /ˈsaɪtoʊˌplæzəm/ /ˈsaɪtəʊˌplæzəm/ n
Zytoplasma Cytoplasma
contents of a cell excluding the nucleus

cytosine /ˈsaɪtəsiːn/ n
Cytosin

cytoskeleton n
Zytoskelett

cytosol /ˈsaɪtəˌsɒl/ n
Cytosol
the solution of a cells cytoplasm

cytosome n
Zytosom
organelle enclosed by a membrane

cytostatic adj
zytostatisch
tending to inhibit cell growth and multiplication

cytostome n
Zytostom
phagocytic organelle

cytotoxin n
Zellgift Zytotoxin
substance having a toxic effect on cells

cytula n
Cytula Stammzelle

d'oh /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ interjection
hmm nein uh
expression of frustration

d10 n
W10

d12 n
W12

d6 n
W6

d8 n
W8

dabble /ˈdæb(ə)l/ /ˈdæbəl/ v
platschen
to cause splashing by moving a body part in soft mud, water, etc.
dilettieren ein wenig befassen
to participate in a casual or superficial way

dabbling duck n
Gründelente
duck that feeds by dabbling

dace /deɪs/ n
Hasel
Leuciscus leuciscus

dacha /ˈdætʃə/ n
Datsche Datscha
Russian villa or summer house

dachshund /ˈdɑks.ˌhʊnt/ /ˈdɑːks.ˌhʊnd/ n
Dackel Dachshund Teckel
breed of dog

dacite /ˈdeɪsaɪt/ n
Dazit
an igneous, volcanic rock with a high iron content

dactyl /ˈdæktɪɫ/ n
Daktylus
poetical foot of three syllables

dactylic /dæk.ˈtɪ.lɪk/ adj
daktylisch

dactyloscopic adj
daktyloskopisch

dactyloscopy /ˌdæktɪlˈɒskəpi/ n
Daktyloskopie
forensic analysis of fingerprints

dad /dæd/ n
Vati Papa Papi
informal: a father
familiar address of one's own father

dad joke n
Schenkelklopfer
unfunny joke

dadaism /ˈdɑːdɑːɪzəm/ n
Dadaismus
cultural movement

daddy /ˈdædi/ n
Papa Vati Papi
father

daddy long-legs spider n
Zitterspinne
spider of Pholcidae

daddy longlegs /ˈdædɪ ˈlɒŋ(ɡ)leɡz/ n
Weberknecht Opa Langbein
harvestman

daemon /ˈdiː.mən/ n
Hintergrundprogramm
computing: a process that does not have a controlling terminal

daffodil /ˈdæfəˌdɪl/ n
Narzisse Osterglocke
flower

daft /dæft/ /dɑːft/ adj
verrückt
crazy, insane
albern
foolish, silly
bescheuert blöd doof
stupid

dagesh forte n
Dagesch forte

dagger /ˈdæɡə(ɹ)/ n
Dolch
a stabbing weapon
Kreuz
a text character

dahlia /ˈdɑːlɪə/ n
Dahlie
any plant of the genus Dahlia

daikon /ˈdaɪkɒn/ n
Daikon Daikon-Rettich Japanischer Rettich Mooli Winterrettich chinesischer Rettich
large white radish

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adj
täglich
that occurs every day

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adv
täglich
every day

daily /ˈdeɪli/ n
Tageszeitung
newspaper

daily bread /ˈdeɪli ˌbɹɛd/ n
täglich Brot
things needed to sustain physical life

daily life n
Alltagsleben
activities in normal life

daimyo /ˈdaɪ.mjoʊ/ /ˈdaɪ.mjəʊ/ n
Daimio Daimiô Daimjo Daimyo
Japanese feudal lord

dainty /ˈdeɪnti/ adj
delikat fein zart niedlich zierlich
delicately small and pretty
anspruchsvoll geziert mäkelig pingelig
fastidious and fussy when eating

daiquiri /ˈdæ.kə.ɹi/ n
Daiquiri
A cocktail of rum, lemon or lime juice and sugar, sometimes with fruit added

dairy /ˈdɛəɹi/ n
Molkerei
place, where milk is processed
Milchprodukte Molkereiprodukte
products produced from milk
Milchladen
shop selling dairy products

dairy cattle n
Milchvieh

dairy farmer n
Milchbauer
farmer who keeps dairy cows

dairy product n
Milchprodukt
foodstuff made from milk

dairymaid n
Melkerin Milchmädchen Sennerin
woman who works in a dairy

dais /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ n
Podium
raised platform

daisy /ˈdeɪ.zi/ n
Gänseblümchen Tagesauge Tausendschönchen
Bellis perennis
Tagesauge
commonly used term for related flowers

dale /deɪl/ n
Tal
valley

dalliance /ˈdalɪəns/ /ˈdæli.əns/ n
Trödelei
a wasting of time in idleness or trifles
Liebesspiel
playful flirtation

dally /ˈdæli/ /ˈdælɪ/ v
trödeln tändeln
to waste time

dam /dæm/ n
Damm
structure placed across a flowing body of water
Muttertier
female parent

dam /dæm/ v
abdämmen absperren stauen
block

damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ n
Schaden
abstract measure of something not being intact; harm
cost or expense

damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ v
beschädigen
to make something less intact or even destroy it; to harm or cause destruction

damage control n
Schadensabwehr Schiffsicherung
department responsible for taking action to control damage
Schadensbegrenzung
efforts to curtail losses

damages /ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/ n
Schadenersatz Schadensersatz
money awarded to a claimant

damask /ˈdæm.əsk/ n
Damast
The water or other diversified way marks of a sword, peculiar to Damascus steel swords
Damast Damastgewebe
fabric

damma n
Damma
an Arabic diacritic denoting the vowel point "u"

dammit /ˈdæmɪt/ interjection
verdammt verdammt noch mal
expression of anger or disappointment

damn /dæm/ adj
verdammt verflucht
generic intensifier

damn /dæm/ adv
schrecklich verdammt
awfully, extremely

damn /dæm/ interjection
Mist verdammt
non-vulgar expression of contempt etc.

damn /dæm/ n
([[so ein Mist|so ein]]) [[Mist|Mist!]] Scheiße verdammt
use of damn as a swear word

damn /dæm/ v
verdammen
theology: to condemn to hell

damnable /ˈdæmnəbəl/ /ˈdæməbəl/ adj
verdammenswert verdammungswürdig
deserving of damnation

damnation /dæmˈneɪʃən/ n
Verdammnis
Condemnation to everlasting punishment in the future state, or the punishment itself
The state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation

damned /dæmd/ adj
verdammt verflucht
god-forsaken

damp /dæmp/ adj
feucht
Being in a state between dry and wet

damp /dæmp/ n
Feuchtigkeit
moisture

damp /dæmp/ v
dämpfen ersticken
To put out, as fire
anfeuchten abdampfen befeuchten
To render damp
dämpfen
To suppress vibrations or oscillations

damp squib n
Schuss in den Ofen Reinfall Rohrkrepierer Schlag ins Wasser
anything that doesn’t work properly
Blindgänger Versager
firework that fails to go off, due to wetting

dampen /ˈdæmpən/ v
dämpfen
depress, lessen
befeuchten
make damp

damper /ˈdæmpɚ/ n
Dämpfer
contrivance to deaden vibrations
Luftklappe
valve or movable plate used to regulate flow of air

damsel /ˈdæmzəl/ n
Jungfrau Mädchen
girl, maiden (without sexual experience)

damsel in distress /ˈdæm.zəl ɪn dɪˈstɹɛs/ n
Jungfrau in Nöten verfolgte Unschuld
young woman perceived as being in a dangerous situation.

damselfly /ˈdæmzəlflaɪ/ n
Kleinlibelle Schlankjungfer Seejungfer Wasserjungfer
insect

damson /ˈdæmzən/ n
Kriechenpflaume Krieche
fruit
Krieche Kriechenpflaume Kriechenpflaumenbaum
tree

dance /dæns/ /dɑːns/ [däːns] [dæns~dans] [dæːns] [dɑːns] [dɛəns~deəns] n
Tanz
movements to music

dance /dæns/ /dɑːns/ [däːns] [dæns~dans] [dæːns] [dɑːns] [dɛəns~deəns] v
tanzen
move rhythmically to music

dance floor n
Tanzfläche
an area for dancing

dance music n
Tanzmusik
music composed to accompany social dancing

dance studio n
Tanzschule
studio

dance to someone's tune v
nach jemandes Pfeife tanzen
to do what someone expects

danceable adj
tanzbar
suitable for dancing

dancehall n
Tanzsaal
public hall for dancing

dancer /ˈdɑːns.ə(ɹ)/ n
Tänzerin
a female person who dances
Tänzer Tänzerin exotische Tänzerin exotischer Tänzer
euphemism for stripper
Tänzer Tänzerin
person who dances

dandelion /ˈdæn.dɪ.laɪ.ən/ /ˈdæn.dʌː.laɪ.ən/ adj
löwenzahnfarbig löwenzahngelb
of a yellow colour

dandelion /ˈdæn.dɪ.laɪ.ən/ /ˈdæn.dʌː.laɪ.ən/ n
Löwenzahnfarbe Löwenzahngelb
color of a dandelion flower, dandelion color, dandelion yellow
Löwenzahn Pusteblume Hundeblume Kuhblume Seichblume Butterblume
plant, wild flower of the genus Taraxacum

dander n
Hautschuppe
dead skin shed by animals
Wut Zorn
passion, temper, anger

dandruff /ˈdændɹʌf/ n
Schuppen Kopfschuppen
skin flakes

dandy /ˈdændi/ adj
gut prima schön
very good; better than expected but not as good as could be

dandy /ˈdændi/ n
Dandy
man very concerned about his clothes and his appearance

danewort n
Zwerg-Holunder
Sambucus ebulus

danger /ˈdeɪn.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈdeɪndʒɚ/ n
Gefahr Risiko
exposure to likely harm
Gefahr Bedrohung
instance or cause of liable harm

dangerless adj
gefahrlos ungefährlich

dangerous /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒəɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnʒ(ə)ɹəs/ adj
gefährlich
full of danger
causing danger, ready to do harm or injury

dangerous goods n
Gefahrgut
substances that are intrinsically dangerous

dangerously adv
gefährlich
in a dangerous manner

dangerousness n
Gefährlichkeit
state or quality of being dangerous

dangle /ˈdæŋ.ɡəl/ v
baumeln
hang loosely

danish n
Plundergebäck Plunder
pastry

dank /deəŋk/ /dæŋk/ adj
feucht nasskalt
dark, damp and humid

danse macabre /dɑns məˈkɑb(ɹə)/ n
Totentanz
a conventional subject of artistic painting or drawing

daphne n
Seidelbast
shrub in the genus Daphne

dare /dɛə(ɹ)/ /dɛɚ/ n
Mutprobe
a challenge

dare /dɛə(ɹ)/ /dɛɚ/ v
riskieren
to brave or face up to
herausfordern trotzen
to defy or challenge
wagen trauen
to have courage

daredevil /ˈdɛədɛvəl/ adj
tollkühn
recklessly bold; adventurous

daredevil /ˈdɛədɛvəl/ n
Draufgänger Draufgängerin Wagehals Waghals
person who engages in risky behavior

daric n
Dareikos
gold coin from Persia

daring /ˈdɛəɹɪŋ/ adj
mutig
willing to take on risks
courageous

daring /ˈdɛəɹɪŋ/ n
Kühnheit Wagemut
boldness

daringness n
Kühnheit
state or quality of being daring

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ adj
dunkel finster
having an absolute or relative lack of light
dunkel düster
hidden, secret
dunkel
not bright or light, deeper in hue
schwarz
without moral or spiritual light

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ n
Dunkel Dunkelheit
a complete or partial absence of light
Dunkel
ignorance
Dunkelwerden
nightfall

dark chocolate n
Bitterschokolade Zartbitterschokolade
type of chocolate

dark culture n
Schwarze Szene
any of a set of subcultures

dark energy n
Dunkle Energie
hypothetical form of energy which, it is supposed, is spread uniformly throughout space and time and has anti-gravitational properties

dark figure n
Dunkelziffer
estimated number of unreported criminal cases

dark lantern n
Blendlaterne Diebslaterne
lantern with panel

dark matter n
Dunkle Materie
particles of matter that cannot be detected by their radiation

dark red adj
dunkelrot
dark red - translation entry

dark space n
Dunkelraum

dark-skinned adj
dunkelhäutig
having dark skin

darken /ˈdɑɹkən/ /ˈdɑːkən/ v
verdunkeln
to become dark(er) in colour
to become darker (less bright)

darkness /ˈdɑɹknɪs/ /ˈdɑːknəs/ n
Dunkelheit Finsternis
state of being dark

darknet n
Darknet
network

darkroom n
Dunkelkammer
dark room where photographs are developed
Darkroom
darkened room for sexual activities

darling /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ n
Liebling Schatz
person who is dear to one

darmstadtium /dɑːɹmˈʃtɑːtiəm/ n
Darmstadtium
transuranic chemical element with atomic number 110

darn /daːn/ /dɑɹn/ /dɑːn/ v
stopfen
stitch with thread

darnel /ˈdɑːnəɫ/ n
Taumel-Lolch
type of ryegrass found in wheatfields

dartboard /ˈdɑːtbɔːd/ n
Dartscheibe
target for darts

darts /ˈdɑːts/ n
Darts
game

dash /dæʃ/ interjection
Mist verdammt verflucht
damn

dash /dæʃ/ n
Strich
Morse code symbol
Blitzstart Sprint Sprung Spurt
short run
Schuss Spritzer Tropfen
small quantity of liquid etc.
Gedankenstrich Bindestrich Querstrich
typographic symbol

dash /dæʃ/ v
auslöschen zerstören zunichtemachen
of hopes or dreams: to ruin
herunterreissen herunterstürzen
to complete hastily
schlagen zerschlagen zerschmettern
to destroy
entmutigen bedrücken
to dishearten
skizzieren stricheln
to draw quickly
rasen rennen sprinten spurten düsen flitzen
to run short distance
spritzen streuen
to sprinkle
bespritzen herunterstürzen hinwerfen stürzen
to throw in or on in a rapid, careless manner
werfen hinschleudern prallen schleudern schmettern
to throw violently

dashboard /ˈdæʃˌboəɹd/ /ˈdæʃˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ n
Dashboard
graphical user interface
Armaturenbrett Instrumententafel
panel under the windscreen of a motor car or aircraft

dashcam /ˈdæʃˌkæm/ n
Dashcam
digital video recorder mounted on the dashboard of a vehicle or elsewhere inside the vehicle

dashing /ˈdæʃɪŋ(ɡ)/ adj
schneidig
spirited, audacious and full of high spirits

data /ˈdeɪtə/ /ˈdætə/ /ˈdɑːtə/ n
Daten Informationseinheiten
information

data centre n
Rechenzentrum

data entry n
Dateneingabe
act of inputting data into a computer

data management n
Datenmanagement
all the disciplines related to managing data as a valuable resource, such as data modeling or metadata management

data mining n
Data Mining
technique for searching large-scale databases for patterns

data path n
Datenpfad
computing

data point n
Datenpunkt
datum, (ordered set of) measurement(s)
point in chart or graph

data processing n
Datenverarbeitung
operations on data

data rate n
Datenübertragungsrate
speed of data transmission

data record /ˈdeɪtə ˈɹɛkɔːd/ n
Datensatz

data science n
Datenwissenschaft

data set n
Dataset
file of related records
Datensatz
set of data to analyze

data stream n
Datenstrom
a sequence of digitally encoded coherent signals used in a transmission

data structure n
Datenstruktur
organization of data

data type n
Datentyp
classification or category of data

data warehouse n
Datenlager
collection of data

database /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdætəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdɑːtəˌbeɪs/ n
Datenbank
collection of information
software program

database administrator n
Datenbankadministrator
person

date /deɪt/ n
Dattel
fruit of the date palm
Ende
assigned end; conclusion
Verabredung
companion when one is partaking in a social occasion
Date Rendezvous Stelldichein Verabredung
meeting with a lover or potential lover; a person so met
Zeit
obsolete: given or assigned length of life
Zeitpunkt Datum
point in time
Datum Zeitpunkt
point of time at which a transaction or event takes place
Treffen Verabredung
pre-arranged social meeting
Datum
that which specifies the time of writing, inscription etc.

date /deɪt/ v
datieren
to determine the age of something
to note the time of writing or executing
ausgehen daten
to take (someone) on a series of dates

date of birth n
Geburtsdatum
date and year when something was born

date palm n
Dattelpalme
Phoenix dactylifera

date plum n
Lotuspflaume
fruit

date rape drug n
Vergewaltigungsdroge
drug to assist rape

dated /ˈdeɪtɪd/ adj
anachronistisch aus der Zeit gefallen veraltet
anachronistic
datiert
marked with a date
altmodisch unmodisch unmordern
no longer fashionable
veraltet
out of date

dating /ˈdeɪt.ɪŋ/ n
Stelldichein
a form of romantic courtship
Datierung
process of estimating the age of something

dating agency n
Partneragentur Partnervermittlungsagentur
business

dative /ˈdeɪtɪv/ adj
Dativ dativisch
grammar: noting the case of noun which expresses indirect object

dative case n
Dativ Wemfall Wem-Fall dritter Fall
case used to express direction towards an indirect object

datolite n
Datolith
a mineral, a calcium borosilicate

datum /ˈdeɪtəm/ n
Fakt Faktum Informationseinheit
single piece of information

datura n
Datura
A plant of the genus Datura

daub /dɔb/ /dɔːb/ n
Geschmier
crude or amateurish painting
Graffiti Kleckserei Schmiererei
soft coating of mud, plaster etc

daub /dɔb/ /dɔːb/ v
bemalen bestreichen klecksen schmieren
to apply something in hasty or crude strokes
kaschieren
to cover with a specious or deceitful exterior

dauber n
Kleckser Pinseler Schmierer
unskillful painter

daughter /ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
Tochter
female offspring

daughter language n
Tochtersprache
language which genetically descends from earlier, parent language

daughter-in-law n
Schwiegertochter Schnur
wife of one's child

daughterling n
Tochterchen Tochterling
a daughter

daunt /dɑnt/ /dɑːnt/ /dɔnt/ /dɔːnt/ v
einschüchtern entmutigen
abschrecken einschüchtern entmutigen
to discourage
überwältigen
to overwhelm

daunting /ˈdɔntɪŋ/ /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ adj
abschreckend beängstigend einschüchternd entmutigend
discouraging; inspiring fear
einschüchternd entmutigend
intimidatingly impressive

dauntless adj
furchtlos unerschrocken
invulnerable to fear or intimidation

dauntlessness n
Beherztheit Furchtlosigkeit Unerschrockenheit Verwegenheit
fearlessness

davit /ˈdeɪvɪt/ n
Davit
crane to sling a lifeboat, maintenance trapeze etc

dawdle /ˈdɔːdəl/ v
trödeln
to move or walk lackadaisically
Zeit totschlagen trödeln
to spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ n
Dämmerung
beginning
Morgendämmerung Morgengrauen Dämmerung
morning twilight period
Morgendämmerung Morgengrauen Dämmerung Tagesanbruch
rising of the sun
Morgendämmerung Morgengrauen Tagesanbruch Dämmerung
time

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ v
dämmern
to begin to brighten with daylight

day /deɪ/ n
Tag
period between sunrise and sunset
period from midnight to the following midnight
period of 24 hours
part of a day period which one spends at one’s job, school, etc.
rotational period of a planet

day after day adv
Tag für Tag
For an indefinite number of days

day after tomorrow adv
übermorgen in zwei Tagen
on the day after tomorrow; in two days - translation entry

day after tomorrow n
Übermorgen
day after tomorrow - translation entry

day and night adv
Tag und Nacht
all the time

day before yesterday adv
vorgestern
on the day before yesterday - translation entry

day before yesterday n
vorgestern
day before yesterday - translation entry

day care center n
Ganztagskindergarten Kindertagesstätte Kita Tagesstätte
A nursery for the supervision of preschool children while the parents work

day count convention n
Zinsberechnungsmethode
convention

day fine n
Tagessatz
unit of fine payment

day in, day out adv
Tag für Tag tagein tagaus tagtäglich
day in, day out

day labor n
Tagesarbeit
work done where the worker is hired and paid one day at a time

day laborer n
Tagelöhner Tagelöhnerin Taglöhner Taglöhnerin Tagner Tagnerin
laborer who is paid one day at a time

day of reckoning n
Tag der Abrechnung
the final and eternal judgment by God

day off n
Ruhetag
a day of vacation etc.

day trader n
Daytrader
person who practices the short-term investment strategy

day trip n
Tagesausflug Tagesreise
excursion lasting one day

day-to-day adj
tagtäglich täglich wiederkehrend
happening every day
alltäglich banal gewöhnlich
ordinary or mundane

daybreak /ˈdeɪbɹeɪk/ n
Tagesanbruch
dawn

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ n
Tagtraum
a spontaneous and fanciful series of thoughts

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ v
träumen tagträumen
to have such a series of thoughts

daylight /ˈdeɪlaɪt/ n
Tageslicht
light from the Sun
period of time between sunrise and sunset

daylight robbery n
Beutelschneiderei Halsabschneiderei
The asking of an excessive or exorbitant price

daylight saving time n
Sommerzeit
an adjustment of the official time during summer

daylily n
Taglilie
plant of Hemerocallis

days /ˈdeɪz/ adv
tagsüber
during the day

days /ˈdeɪz/ n
Tage
(idiomatic) life

daytime /ˈdeɪtaɪm/ n
Tageszeit heller Tag
the time of daylight

dayworker n
Tagelöhner
employee paid on an irregular basis

daze /deɪz/ n
Benommenheit
the state of being dazed

daze /deɪz/ v
betäuben
to stun or stupefy

dazed /deɪzd/ adj
durcheinander konfus verwirrt wirr
in a state of shock or confusion
benommen bestürzt betäubt fassungslos sprachlos verblüfft
stunned

dazzle /ˈdæzəl/ v
blenden
confuse the sight
verblüffen
figuratively

de facto /ˌdeɪˈfæktoʊ/ /ˌdeɪˈfæktəʊ/ adj
de facto
in fact or in practice

de jure /deɪ ˈd͡ʒʊəɹ(e)ɪ/ /deɪ ˈd͡ʒʊɹi/ adj
de jure
by right

deacon /ˈdiːkən/ n
Diakon
a clergyman ranked directly below a priest
a designated minister of charity in the early Church
lay leader of a Protestant congregation

deaconess /ˌdiːkəˈnes/ n
Diakonisse Diakonin Diakonissin
female deacon

deactivate /ˌdiːˈæktɪveɪt/ v
deaktivieren
to make something inactive or no longer effective
unterbinden
to prevent the action of a biochemical agent

dead /diːd/ /dɛd/ adj
gestorben
figuratively, not alive
bewegungslos
fully and completely motionless
tot gestorben
no longer alive

dead /diːd/ /dɛd/ adv
tod-
Very, absolutely, extremely, suddenly
genau
exactly

dead /diːd/ /dɛd/ n
Tote
those who have died

dead as a dodo adj
mausetot
unquestionably dead

dead as a doornail adj
mausetot
unquestionably dead

dead cat bounce /dɛd kæt baʊ̯ns/ /dɛd kæt bəʊ̯ns/ n
Dead-Cat-Bounce
temporary recovery in the price of an instrument

dead code n
toter Code toter Kode
instructions that have no effect on the running of the program

dead end n
Sackgasse Stichstraße
street or path that goes nowhere

dead ice n
Toteis
former glacier ice that is no longer connected to the active glacier

dead language n
tote Sprache
language with no native speakers

dead link n
toter Link
hypertext link that points to a webpage that is permanently unavailable

dead load n
Eigengewicht
the weight of a structure itself

dead man's switch n
Totmanneinrichtung Totmannschalter
dead man's switch

dead or alive adj
tot oder lebendig
wanted poster term

dead tired adj
todmüde
very tired

deadbeat /ˈdɛdbiːt/ n
Faulpelz Gammler Schnorrer
lazy person, depending upon financially independent people for support

deadlift n
Kreuzheben
weight training exercise

deadline /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ n
Frist Termin Deadline Stichtag
date on or before which something must be completed

deadlock /ˈdɛdlɑk/ /ˈdɛdlɒk/ n
Deadlock Verklemmung
computing
Stillstand toter Punkt
standstill

deadly /ˈdɛd.li/ adj
tödlich
lethal

deadly nightshade n
Tollkirsche schwarze Tollkirsche
deadly nightshade; Atropa belladonna

deadly sin n
Hauptsünde
any of the seven deadly sins

deadnettle /ˈdɛdnɛtəl/ n
Taubnessel
plant of the genus Lamium

deadpan /ˈdɛdpæn/ adj
ausdruckslos
deliberately impassive or expressionless (as a face or look)
ungerührt
having such a face or look (as a person)

deaf /diːf/ /dɛf/ adj
taub gehörlos
unable to hear

deaf /diːf/ /dɛf/ n
die Gehörlosen die Tauben
deaf people considered as a group

deaf person n
Tauber
deaf person - translation entry

deaf-mute adj
taubstumm
unable to hear or speak

deaf-mute n
Taubstumme Taubstummer
person who is unable to hear or speak

deafen /ˈdɛfən/ v
betäuben
to make deaf

deafening /ˈdɛfənɪŋ(ɡ)/ adj
ohrenbetäubend ohrenzerreißend
loud enough to cause hearing loss

deafness /ˈdɛfnəs/ n
Gehörlosigkeit Taubheit Schwerhörigkeit Surditas
condition of being deaf

deal /diːl/ n
Anteil Portion
division, share
Menge
large number or amount or extent
Abkommen Abmachung Abschluss Deal Handel Pakt
agreement, arrangement
Deal Handel
instance of buying or selling
Planke
plank of softwood
Bohle
wood that is easy to saw

deal /diːl/ v
austeilen erteilen zuteilen
to administer in portions
behandeln abhandeln handeln
to be concerned with
austeilen geben
to distribute (cards)
verteilen austeilen
to give out as one’s portion or share
behandeln umgehen
to handle, manage
dealen
to sell (illicit drugs)
handeln
to take action; to act
to trade

deal with v
behandeln
handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression
auseinandersetzen
take action with respect to (someone or something)

dealer /ˈdiːlə(ɹ)/ n
Händler
one who deals in things, e.g. automobiles
Dealer Drogenhändler Ticker
one who peddles illicit drugs, especially to teenagers
Geber
the person who deals the cards in a card game

dealership /ˈdiːləʃɪp/ n
Verkaufsvertretung
a place that sells items, especially cars

deamidate v
deamidieren
remove amide group

dean /diːn/ [dĩːn] n
Dekan Dekanin
senior official in college or university

dear /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ adj
Lieber lieb
a formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly
lieber lieb
an informal way of addressing the recipient in a letter's opening line
Lieber Teuerer sehr geehrter
formal way of addressing
lieb
loved; lovable
teuer lieb
precious to or greatly valued by someone

dear /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ n
Liebchen Liebste Liebster Teuerste Teuerster
a very kind, loving person

dearth /dɜːθ/ /dɝθ/ n
Hungersnot
period when food is rare
Knappheit Mangel
scarcity

death /diːθ/ /dɛθ/ n
der Tod Tod
Tarot
Tod
cessation of life
personification of death
Tod Untergang
collapse or end

death adder n
Todesottern
Acanthophis

death camp n
Todeslager Vernichtungslager
facility

death cap n
Grüner Knollenblätterpilz
Amanita phalloides

death certificate n
Sterbeurkunde Todesbescheinigung Totenschein
document

death erection n
postmortale Erektion
post-mortem priapism

death knell n
Todesstoß
sign foretelling the death or destruction of something
Totenglocke Totengeläut
tolling of a bell announcing death

death march n
Todesmarsch
forced movement of people in such circumstances that many die during the journey

death mask n
Totenmaske
plaster or similar cast

death penalty n
Todesstrafe
state punishment of death

death rate n
Sterberate
the number of deaths

death rattle n
Präfinales Rasseln Rasselatmung Todesrasseln
Gurgling sound sometimes made by a dying person

death row n
Todestrakt
section of a prison which houses those inmates who are sentenced to death

death sentence n
Todesurteil
sentence

death squad n
Todesschwadron
armed group

death throe n
Todeszuckung

death toll n
Blutzoll Zahl der Todesopfer
the number of dead as a result of a war, natural disaster or other incident

death warrant n
Hinrichtungsbefehl Todesurteil
warrant that authorizes capital punishment

death wish n
Todeswunsch
desire for the death of oneself or of someone else

death's-head n
Totenkopf
a human skull, as symbol of death

deathbed /ˈdɛθbɛd/ n
Sterbebett Totenbett
the bed on which someone dies

deathblow /ˈdɛθbləʊ/ n
Todesstoß
something that prevents the completion, or ends the existence of some project etc
strike or blow

deathday n
Todestag
anniversary of a death

deathlore n
Sterbensforschung
study of human aspects of death

deathly /ˈdɛθli/ adj
tödlich
appearing as though dead
fatal, causing death

deathmatch /ˈdɛθ.mætʃ/ n
Deathmatch
competitive mode

deathwatch /ˈdɛθwɒtʃ/ n
Totenwache
a vigil beside a dying person

debacle /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/ /dɪˈbɑ.kəl/ n
Debakel
event or enterprise that ends suddenly and disastrously

debar /dɪˈbɑːɹ/ v
ausschließen
To exclude or shut out; to bar

debarment /dɪˈbɑːmənt/ n
Ausschluss
The act, an instance of debarring

debase /dɪˈbeɪs/ v
entwürdigen erniedrigen herabsetzen mindern verschlechtern
lower in character, etc

debasement /dɪˈbeɪsmənt/ n
Münzentwertung
The lowering of the value of a currency by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins

debate /dɪˈbeɪt/ n
Debatte
argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting
Streitgespräch Debatte
discussion of opposing views
Diskussion Debatte
informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views

debate /dɪˈbeɪt/ v
debattieren
participate in a debate

debauch /dɪˈbɔːt͡ʃ/ n
Ausschweifung
act of debauchery

debauched /dɪˈbɔːtʃt/ adj
ausschweifend genusssüchtig genußsüchtig verderbt verkommen zügellos
corrupted, immoral

debauchee /dɪbɔːˈtʃi/ n
Schlemmer Schwelger
person addicted to excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
Lüstling Verführer Wüstling
somebody who is debauched; somebody who is dissolute and acts without moral restraint

debaucher /dɪˈbɔːtʃə(ɹ)/ n
Lüstling Schlemmer Schwelger Verführer
Somebody who debauches or corrupts others

debaucherous /dɪˈbɔːtʃəɹəs/ adj
ausschweifend genussüchtig genußsüchtig
excessively indulgent in sensual pleasures

debauchery /dɪˈbɔː.t͡ʃə.ɹi/ n
Sittenlosigkeit Ausschweifung Genusssucht Genußsucht Schwelgerei Verkommenheit
debauchery

debenture /dɪˈbɛntjʊə/ n
Obligation
(finance) a type of bond

debilitate /dəˈbɪləteɪt/ /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/ v
an den Kräften zehren entkräften schwächen
to make feeble; to weaken

debilitating /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtɪŋ(ɡ)/ adj
belastend kräftezehrend schwächend zehrend
causing a loss of energy or strength

debit /ˈdɛb.ɪt/ v
abbuchen

debit card n
Debitkarte
card taking money directly from the bank account

debone /diːˈbəʊn/ v
entbeinen
remove the bones from something

debounce /diːˈbaʊns/ v
entprellen

debrief /diːˈbɹiːf/ v
(eingehend) unterrichten
to inform subjects of an experiment about what has happened in a complete and accurate manner
(eingehend) befragen
to question someone after a military mission in order to obtain intelligence.
nachbesprechen
to question someone, or a group of people, after the implementation of a project in order to learn from mistakes etc..

debris /dəˈbɹiː/ /ˈdɛbɹiː/ n
Geröll
large rock fragments left by a melting glacier etc.
Müll
litter and discarded refuse
Schutt Ruinen Trümmer
rubble, wreckage, scattered remains of something destroyed
Ruine
ruins of a broken-down structure

debt /dɛt/ n
Schuld Verpflichtung Verbindlichkeit
action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another
Schulden Verbindlichkeit
money that one person or entity owes or is required to pay to another
state or condition of owing something to another

debt bondage n
Schuldknechtschaft Obnoxiation
condition similar to slavery

debt collection n
Inkasso Eintreiben
the process of pursuing payments of debts owed by individuals or businesses

debt relief n
Schuldenerlass Schuldenschnitt
forgiveness of debt

debt-free adj
schuldenfrei
free of debt

debt-ridden adj
hoch verschuldet schuldengeplagt
dominated by debt

debtless adj
schuldenfrei
without debt

debtor /ˈdet.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ɚ/ n
Schuldner Schuldnerin
a person or firm that owes money

debug /diˈbʌɡ/ /diːˈbʌɡ/ v
entwanzen
to remove a hidden electronic surveillance device
to remove insects
debuggen
to search for malfunctioning elements

debugger /diːˈbʌɡə(ɹ)/ n
Debugger
computer program

debugging /diːˈbʌɡɪŋ/ n
Debuggen Debugging
the process of finding and resolving bugs or defects that prevent correct operation of computer software or a system

debunk /diːˈbʌŋk/ /dɪˈbʌŋk/ v
bloßlegen demaskieren diskreditieren entlarven entschleiern
to discredit or expose the falsehood of something

deburr /diːˈbɜː(ɹ)/ v
entgraten
remove burrs

deburring tool n
Entgratwerkzeug
tool

debut /deɪˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ n
Debüt
a performer's first-time performance to the public

deca- /dɛkə-/ prefix
deka-

decacarbonyl n
Decacarbonyl

decade /ˈdɛkeɪd/ /ˈdɛkəd/ n
Jahrzehnt Dekade
period of ten years
Dekade
series of ten things
series of ten Hail Marys in the rosary

decadence /ˈdɛkədəns/ n
Dekadenz
state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration

decadent /ˈdɛkədənt/ adj
dekadent
characterized by moral or cultural decline
luxuriously self-indulgent

decadeslong adj
jahrzehntelang
lasting for decades

decaf /ˈdiːkæf/ n
koffeinfreies Getränk
a decaffeinated drink

decaffeinated /diːˈkæfiːneɪtəd/ adj
koffeinfrei entkoffeiniert
From which caffeine has been removed

decagon /ˈdɛ.kə.ɡɑn/ /ˈdɛ.kə.ɡən/ n
Zehneck
polygon with ten sides

decahedron /ˌdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ n
Dekaeder
polyhedron with ten faces

decal /ˈdiː.kæl/ /ˈdiːkæl/ /ˈdɛkəl/ v
Abziehbild
design or picture to be transferred

decalin n
Decalin
decahydronaphthalene

decane n
Decan
decane

decant /dəˈkænt/ v
umfüllen umgießen
to pour from one vessel into another

decanter /dɪˈkæntə(ɹ)/ n
Dekanter
vessel for decanting

decapitation /dɪkæpɪˈteɪʃən/ n
Enthauptung
beheading

decasyllabic /dɛkəsɪˈlæbɪk/ adj
zehnsilbig
having ten syllables

decathlete /diːˈkæθliːt/ n
Zehnkämpfer Zehnkämpferin
athlete who competes in the decathlon

decathlon /diːˈkæθlɒn/ n
Zehnkampf
athletic contest

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ n
Verfall Verwesung
process or result of being gradually decomposed

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ v
abklingen faulen verderben verfallen vermodern verwesen
verfallen verderben
to deteriorate
verrotten verfaulen verwesen
to rot

decay chain n
Zerfallsreihe

decease /dɪˈsiːs/ n
Ableben Exitus Hinschied
departure, especially departure from this life; death

decease /dɪˈsiːs/ v
ableben dahinscheiden hinscheiden
to die

deceased /di.ˈsist/ /dɪ.ˈzizd/ /dɪˈsiːst/ adj
verstorben gestorben
no longer alive

deceased /di.ˈsist/ /dɪ.ˈzizd/ /dɪˈsiːst/ n
Verstorbener Verstorbene
dead person
Tote Verstorbene
plural: dead people

deceit /dɪˈsiːt/ n
Betrug Täuschung
Betrügerei
act or behavior intended to deceive
Täuschung
act or fact of deceiving
Falschheit
state of being deceptive

deceive /dɪˈsiːv/ v
täuschen betrügen
trick or mislead

deceiver /dɪˈsivɚ/ /dɪˈsiːvə(ɹ)/ n
Betrüger Betrügerin
person who lies or deceives

deceleration /diːsɛləˈɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌsɛləˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Verlangsamung
the act or process of decelerating

decency /ˈdiːsənsi/ n
Anstand
quality of being decent

decennium /dɪˈsɛnɪəm/ n
Dezennium
period of 10 years

decent /ˈdiːsənt/ adj
(ganz) anständig
fair; good enough; okay
anständig sittsam
showing integrity, fairness, moral uprightness
anständig
sufficiently clothed
significant; substantial

decentralization /diːˌsɛntɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
Dezentralisation Dezentralisierung
the action of decentralizing

decentralize /diːˈsɛntɹəlaɪz/ v
dezentralisieren
cause to change from being concentrated
reduce the authority of a governing body

decentralized /diːˈsɛntɹəlaɪzd/ adj
dezentralisiert
not centralized

deception /dɪˈsɛpʃən/ n
Täuschung Betrug
instance of actions fabricated to mislead

deceptive /dɪ.ˈsɛp.tɪv/ adj
irreführend trügerisch betrügerisch
misleading, attempting to deceive

deceptively /dɪˈsɛptɪvli/ adv
täuschend
in a deceptive manner

deci- prefix
dezi-
one tenth (1/10)

decibel /ˈdɛsɪbɛl/ n
Dezibel
a common measure of sound intensity

decidable [dɪˈsaɪdəbəɫ] adj
entscheidbar
computer science: describing a set

decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ v
entscheiden beschließen festsetzen
give judgement
beschließen entscheiden
to resolve or settle

decidedness /dɪˈsaɪdədnəs/ n
Entschiedenheit Festigkeit
The state or quality of being decided.

deciduous /dɪˈsɪd.ju.əs/ /dɪˈsɪdʒʊəs/ adj
sommergrün Laubbaum Laubwald laubabwerfend
of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season

decile /ˈdɛs.əl/ [ˈdɛsaɪɫ] n
Dezil
value

decilitre /ˈdɛsɪliːtə(ɹ)/ n
Deziliter
unit of volume

decillion numeral
Quinquilliarde Quintilliarde
1033
Dezillion
1060

decimal /ˈdɛsɪməl/ [ˈdɛsɪməɫ] adj
dezimal
concerning numbers expressed in decimal or calculations using decimal

decimal /ˈdɛsɪməl/ [ˈdɛsɪməɫ] n
Dezimalsystem Zehnersystem
number system

decimal fraction n
Dezimalbruch Zehnerbruch
fractional part of a decimal number

decimal number n
Dezimalzahl
number expressed in the decimal system

decimal place n
Dezimalstelle Nachkommastelle
position of digit to the right of the decimal point

decimal point n
Dezimalkomma Komma
the decimal mark symbol, characteristic to the native tongue
Dezimalpunkt Punkt
the point used in English mathematics

decimal system n
Zehnersystem
numerical system of counting in tens

decimate /ˈdɛ.sə.meɪt/ /ˈdɛ.sɪ.meɪt/ v
dezimieren
Roman history: to kill one out of ten men
to reduce to one-tenth
to severely reduce

decimetre /ˈdɛsɪmiːtəɹ/ n
Dezimeter
one-tenth of a metre

decipher /dɪˈsaɪfə(ɹ)/ v
entschlüsseln dechiffrieren
to decode or decrypt a code or cipher
entschlüsseln
to find a solution
entziffern
to read illegible or obscure text

decision /dɪˈsɪʒən/ n
Entscheidung Beschluss
choice or judgement

decision making n
Beschlussfassung Entscheidungsfindung
process of reaching a decision

decision tree n
Entscheidungsbaum
visualization of decision making

decisionist /dɪˈsɪʒənɪst/ adj
dezisionistisch
pertaining to decisionism

decisionmaker /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkə(ɹ)/ n
Entscheidungsträger
One who makes decisions

decisive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adj
entscheidend ausschlaggebend
having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy
entschlussfreudig
marked by promptness and decision

decisiveness /dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/ n
Entschiedenheit Maßgeblichkeit
state or quality of being decisive

deck /dɛk/ n
Terrasse
any raised flat surface walked on
Deck
floorlike covering on a ship
Kartenspiel Kartenstapel
pack of playing cards

deck chair n
Liegestuhl Badeliege Deckstuhl Faltstuhl Poolliege
a folding chair with a wooden frame

deckhouse n
Deckhaus Deckshaus
cabin on the deck of a boat

declarant n
Deklarant Deklarantin
a person who makes a formal declaration or statement

declaration /ˌdɛkləˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Deklaration Erklärung
act or process of declaring
list of items for various legal purposes
written or oral indication of a fact, opinion, or belief
Deklaration
specification of a variables type

declaration of war n
Kriegserklärung
a formal announcement by an entity that it is in a state of war with another entity

declarative /dɪˈklæɹətɪv/ adj
deklarativ
In programming

declaratory /dɛˈklæɹətɹi/ adj
Feststellungs- deklaratorisch erklärend feststellend
serving to declare or explain

declaratory judgment n
Feststellungsurteil
ruling which declares the rights, duties, or obligations of each party in a dispute

declare /dɪˈkleə/ /dɪˈklɛɚ/ v
verzollen
To make outstanding debts, e.g. taxes, payable.
deklarieren erklären feststellen
to affirm or state something emphatically
erklären ausrufen aussagen
to announce one's support, choice, opinion, etc
deklarieren verkünden bekanntgeben bekanntmachen
to announce something formally or officially
deklarieren bekanntgeben bekanntmachen
to make a declaration

declare war v
den Krieg erklären
initiate a state of war

declension /dɪˈklɛn.ʃən/ n
Deklination Umendung
act
Deklination
way of categorizing

declinable /dɪˈklaɪnəbəɫ/ adj
deklinabel deklinierbar
capable of being declined

declination /ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/ n
Deklination
at a given point, the angle between the line connecting this point with the geographical center of the earth and the equatorial plane
at a given point, the angle between magnetic north and true north

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ n
Niedergang
a period before the end
Fall Sinken
downward movement, fall
Gefälle
sloping downward
Abnahme Rückgang
weakening

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ v
deklinieren
inflect
fallen sinken
move downwards
ablehnen
refuse
abnehmen zurückgehen
weaken

decocainize v
entkokainisieren
remove cocaine from

decocainized adj
entkokainisiert
from which all cocaine has been removed

decoction /dɪˈkɒkʃən/ n
Dekokt Abkochung
an extraction or essence

decode /dɪˈkəʊd/ v
decodieren
to convert from an encrypted form to plain text

decoherence /diːkəʊˈhɪəɹəns/ n
Dekohärenz
loss of quantum coherence

decolonization /diːˌkɒl.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
Entkolonialisierung
freeing of a colony from dependent status

decommission /diːkəˈmɪʃən/ v
stilllegen
to take out of service or to render unusable

decommunization n
Dekommunisation Dekommunisierung Entkommunisierung
act, process, or result of decommunizing

decompile /diːkəmˈpaɪl/ v
dekompilieren
to recreate the original source code

decompose /ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊz/ v
verrotten verfallen verfaulen zerfallen zersetzen
to decay
dekomponieren
to separate

decomposer /diːkəmˈpəʊzə(ɹ)/ n
Destruent Reduzent Zersetzer
organism feeding off decomposing organic material

decomposition /diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ n
Zerlegung
act of taking something apart
splitting into constituent parts
Zersetzung Abbau
biological process

decompression /diːkəmˈpɹɛʃən/ n
Dekompression Dekomprimierung
process of decompressing
Dekompression
restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person

decompression sickness n
Caissonkrankheit Dekompressionskrankheit
condition from rapid decompression

decongestant /diːkənˈdʒɛstənt/ n
Abschwellmittel Schleimlösemittel
drug that relieves congestion

deconstruct /diːkənˈstɹʌkt/ v
abbauen dekonstruieren
break down

decontamination /diːkənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
Dekontamination
process of removing contamination

decorate /ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/ v
dekorieren ausschmücken
to furnish with decorations
renovieren tapezieren weißeln
to improve the appearance of a house, room, office and so forth

decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Dekorieren Verschönern
act of adorning
Auszeichnung
any mark of honor to be worn upon the person
Dekoration Verschönerung
that which adorns

decorative /ˈdɛkɹətɪv/ adj
dekorativ
that serves to decorate

decorator /ˈdɛkəˌɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
Dekoratör Dekoratörin
one who decorates

decorator pattern n
Decorator Dekorierer

decorporation /dikɔɹpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /diːkɔːpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Dekorporation
therapeutic removal of radioactive material

decorticator /diːˈkɔːtɪkeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
Schälmaschine
peeling machine

decorum /dɪˈkɔːɹəm/ n
Anstandsregel Anstandsregeln Konvention Konventionen
a convention of social behavior
Etikette Anstand Anständigkeit Schicklichkeit guter Ton
appropriate social behavior; propriety

decouple [diːˈkʌpəɫ] v
entkoppeln
to unlink

decoy /ˈdiːkɔɪ/ n
Lockvogel
animal used by hunters to lure game
Köder Lockvogel
person or object meant to lure something to danger

decoy /ˈdiːkɔɪ/ v
ködern locken
to act or use a decoy

decrease /dɪˈkɹiːs/ /ˈdiːkɹiːs/ n
Verringerung
amount of decrease

decrease /dɪˈkɹiːs/ /ˈdiːkɹiːs/ v
abnehmen
become smaller
verringern
make smaller

decree /dɪˈkɹiː/ n
Verordnung Dekret Erlass Verfügung

decree /dɪˈkɹiː/ v
verfügen bestimmen dekretieren verordnen
to command by a decree

decrementation /ˌdɛkɹəmənˈteɪʃən/ n
Dekrement

decrepit /dɪˈkɹɛp.ɪt/ adj
altersschwach abgenutzt verbraucht gammelig gebrechlich heruntergekommen
weakened or worn out

decrepitude /dɘˈkɹɛpɪˌtuːd/ /dɪˈkɹɛpɪtʃuːd/ n
Abnutzung Altersschwäche Verfall
the state of being decrepit

decriminalization /diːˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/ n
Entkriminalisierung
making something no longer illegal

decriminalize /diːˈkɹɪmɪnəlaɪz/ v
entkriminalisieren
to change the laws so something is no longer a crime

decry /dɪˈkɹaɪ/ v
herabsetzen in Verruf bringen schlechtmachen
to denounce as harmful

decrypt /dɪˈkɹɪpt/ v
entschlüsseln
to convert back to plain text

decuplet n
Zehnling
one of ten babies born at the same birth

decurion /dɪˈkjʊəɹɪən/ n
Decurio
member of government
officer

dedicate /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/ v
widmen
to address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection
to set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate
to set apart for a special use
sich widmen
to commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action

dedicated /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/ adj
dediziert hingebungsvoll treu sorgend
devoted, loyal, conscientious
dediziert
intended for a special purpose

dedication /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Einweihung Konsekration Weihe
a ceremony marking an official completion or opening
Widmung Zueignung
note prefixed to a work of art
Einsatz Einsetzen Engagement Hingabe Hingeben
the act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated

dedovshchina /dʲɪdɐfˈɕːinə/ n
Dedowschtschina
bullying in the Soviet/Russian army

deduce /dɪˈdjuːs/ /dɪˈduːs/ /dɪˈdʒuːs/ v
ableiten herleiten folgern
reach conclusion by logic

deducible [dɪˈdjuːsɪbəɫ] adj
deduzibel
capable of being deduced

deduct /dɪˈdʌkt/ symbol
abziehen
to take one thing from another

deductible [dɪˈdʌktəbəɫ] adj
abziehbar anrechenbar
eligible to be deducted

deduction /dɪˈdʌkʃən/ n
Abzug
that which is subtracted or removed

deed /diːd/ n
Tat Werk Akt
action
Urkunde
legal instrument

deem /dim/ /diːm/ v
ansehen erachten
to have or hold as an opinion
erachten halten
to hold in belief or estimation

deep /diːp/ adj
tief
having its bottom far down
a long way inward
difficult to awake
profound
in extent in a direction away from the observer
of a sound or voice, low in pitch
voluminous
seriously or to a significant extent, not superficial
in a number of rows or layers
a long way forward
right into one's mind
with a lot of
dunkel tief
of a color, dark and highly saturated

deep /diːp/ adv
tief
deeply

deep /diːp/ n
Tiefe
(US, rare) part of a problem
(literary) part of a lake, sea, etc
the sea, the ocean

deep drawing n
Tiefziehen
metal forming process

deep fryer n
Fritteuse
vessel for deep frying

deep geological repository n
Atommüllendlager Endlager
concept of placing radioactive waste

deep link n
Deep Link

deep sleep n
Tiefschlaf
state of sleep

deep state /ˈdiːp ˈsteɪt/ n
Deep State Schattenregierung Staat im Staat
large group of people believed to have long-lasting political influence

deep water n
Schwierigkeiten tiefe Not
difficult or embarrassing situation
tiefes Wasser
waters suitable for deep-draft ships

deep-freeze v
tieffrieren
to freeze at very low temperatures

deep-fried adj
frittiert
cooked in deep fryer

deep-frozen adj
tiefgefroren

deep-fry v
frittieren
to cook by immersing the food in hot fat

deep-frying n
frittieren
method of cooking

deep-sea prawn n
Eismeergarnele
Pandalus borealis

deepen /ˈdiːpən/ v
vertiefen
to become deeper
zunehmen
to make darker or more intense
vertiefen aushölen
to make deep or deeper
vergrößern
to make lower in tone
to make more poignant

deeply /ˈdiːpli/ adv
tief
at depth
zutiefst
profoundly

deepthroating n
Deepthroating
the act of deepthroat

deepwater prawn n
Eismeergarnele
Pandalus borealis

deer /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ n
Hirsch
animal of the family Cervidae

deer mouse n
Hirschmaus
Peromyscus

deer tick n
Hirschzecke
hard-bodied tick

defamation /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ n
Verleumdung
act of injuring another's reputation by any slanderous communication

defamatory /dɪˈfæmətɔɹi/ /dɪˈfæmətɹi/ adj
verleumderisch
damaging to someone's reputation

defame /dɪˈfeɪm/ v
diffamieren
to disgrace, bring into disrepute
to harm, to diminish the reputation of

default /dɪˈfɑlt/ /dɪˈfɔːlt/ n
Grundzustand Standard Voreinstellung
(electronics, computing) original settings
Forderungsausfall Fristversäumnis Nichtzahlung Säumnis Zahlungsausfall Zahlungseinstellung
(finance) condition of failing to meet an obligation
Leistungsstörung Nichterscheinen Versäumnis
(law) failure of defendant to appear
Ausgangswert Standard Standardwert
value used when none has been given.

defeasible [dɪˈfiːzɪbəɫ] adj
annullierbar
capable of being defeated, invalidated, …

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ n
Niederlage Verlust

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ v
besiegen schlagen bezwingen bewältigen niederringen
to overcome in battle or contest
zunichtemachen
to reduce, to nothing, the strength of

defeated /dɪˈfiːtəd/ adj
besiegt
subjugated, beaten, overcome

defeatism /dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/ n
Defätismus Kapitulantentum Untergangsstimmung
acceptance of defeat without struggle

defeatist /dɪˈfiːtɪst/ adj
defätistisch
of, or relating to defeatism

defeatist /dɪˈfiːtɪst/ n
Defätist
someone who advocates defeatism, or has such an attitude

defecate /ˈdɛfɪkeɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪkət/ v
defäkieren ausleeren koten

defect /dɪˈfɛkt/ /ˈdiːfɛkt/ n
Defekt Fehler
fault or malfunction

defect /dɪˈfɛkt/ /ˈdiːfɛkt/ v
überlaufen aussteigen desertieren zurückziehen
to abandon; to change one's loyalty
desertieren
to desert; to flee combat
überlaufen
to join the enemy

defection /dɪˈfɛkʃən/ n
Abtrünnigkeit Treuebruch Überlaufen
act or incidence of defecting

defective /dɪˈfɛktɪv/ adj
defekt fehlerhaft
having one or more defects
mangelhaft unvollständig
having only some forms

defector /dɪˈfɛktə(ɹ)/ n
Überläufer
one who defects

defend /dɛˈfɛnd/ /dɪˈfɛnd/ v
verteidigen
ward off attacks against

defendant /dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/ n
Angeklagte Beklagte Angeklagter Angeschuldigte Angeschuldigter Beklagter
person prosecuted or sued, the accused

defender /dɪˈfɛndə(ɹ)/ n
Verteidiger Verteidigerin
someone who defends
Verteidiger
sports term

defenestrate /dəˈfɛnɪstɹeɪt/ /dɪˈfɛnɪstɹeɪt/ v
defenestrieren
eject from a window

defenestration /diˌfɛnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌfɛnɪˈstɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Defenestration Fenstersturz
act of throwing out a window

defense /dɪˈfɛns/ /ˈdiːˌfɛns/ n
Verteidigung Wehr
action of protecting from attack
Verteidigung
anything employed to oppose attack

defense mechanism n
Abwehrmechanismus
psychological strategy

defenseless /dɪˈfɛnsləs/ adj
schutzlos wehrlos
lacking any form of defense; vulnerable; open to attack

defensive /dɪˈfɛnsɪv/ adj
defensiv

defensive programming n
defensives Programmieren

defer /dɪˈfɜː(ɹ)/ v
abwarten zuwarten zögern
(intransitive) to delay
verschieben aufschieben stunden vertagen verzögern aufheben
(transitive) to delay
nachgeben sich beugen sich einlassen auf sich fügen
to submit to the opinion or desire of another

deference /ˈdɛ.fɚ.əns/ /ˈdɛfəɹəns/ n
Achtung Ehrerbietung Respekt
great respect

deferential [ˌdɛfəˈɹɛnʃəɫ] adj
ehrerbietig
showing deference

deferment /dɪˈfɜːmənt/ n
Aufschub Verzögerung
act or instance of deferring
Aufschub
postponement of military service

deferrable [dɪˈfɜːɹəbəɫ] adj
aufschiebbar hinausschiebbar
that can be deferred

deferred /dɪˈfɜːd/ adj
-aufschub
accounting: value not realized
aufgeschoben
delayed

defiance /dɪˈfaɪ(j)əns/ n
Auflehnung Trotz
the feeling of being defiant

defiant /dɪˈfaɪ(j)ənt/ /dɪˈfaɪənt/ adj
trotzig
boldly resisting opposition
trotzig frech keck
defying

defibrillator /diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪtə(ɹ)/ n
Defibrillator
device

deficiency /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/ n
Mangel
insufficiency

deficient /dɪˈfɪʃənt/ adj
defizient mangelhaft
insufficient or inadequate in amount
mangelhaft
lacking something essential

deficient number n
defizienten Zahl
deficient number

deficit /ˈdɛfəsɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪsɪt/ n
Defizit Fehlbetrag
situation wherein spending exceeds government revenue

defile /dɪˈfaɪl/ n
Bergpass Engpass Hohlweg Pass
narrow passage

defile /dɪˈfaɪl/ v
verunreinigen
to make impure or dirty

defilement /dɪˈfaɪəlmənt/ n
Verunreinigung

define /dɪˈfaɪn/ v
bestimmen
to determine

defined /dɪˈfaɪnd/ /dɪˈfʌɪnd/ adj
definiert
having a definition or value

definite /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ adj
bestimmt determiniert
(linguistics) designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing
eindeutig
free from any doubt

definite article n
bestimmter Artikel bestimmtes Geschlechtswort Definitartikel definiter Artikel
article introducing a noun and specifying it as the particular noun considered

definitely /ˈdɛf.ɪnɪt.li/ adv
bestimmt definitiv sicher
without question and beyond doubt

definiteness /ˈdɛfɪnɪtnəs/ n
Bestimmtheit
the state or quality of being definite

definition /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Begriffserklärung Definierung
act of defining
action or process of defining
Konturentreue Scharfzeichnung Trennschärfe
clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail
Präzision Schärfe
clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction
Definition
product of defining
action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite
bodybuilding: the degree to which individual muscles are distinct
Konturentreue Präzision Scharfzeichnung Trennschärfe
sharp demarcation of outlines or limits
Definition Definierung
statement expressing the essential nature of something
Definition Begriffserklärung
statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol

definitive /dɪˈfɪn.ɪt.ɪv/ adj
endgültig
conclusive or decisive

definitive /dɪˈfɪn.ɪt.ɪv/ n
Dauermarke
philately: ordinary postage stamp

deflagrate /ˈdɛfləɡɹeɪt/ v
verpuffen
to burn with intense light and heat

deflagration /ˌdɛfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
Verpuffung
intense fire

deflation /dɪˈfleɪʃən/ n
Deflation
decrease in the general price level

deflect /dɪˈflɛkt/ v
ausweichen
to avoid addressing questions, criticism etc.
abweichen ausweichen
to deviate
zerstreuen
to divert attention, etc.
abfälschen
to make a ball unpredictable
ablenken
to make deviate

defloration n
Defloration Entjungferung
the act of deflowering

deflower /dɪˈflaʊə(ɹ)/ v
deflorieren entjungfern
to take the virginity of a woman or girl

defoliant /diːˈfəʊlɪənt/ n
Entlaubungsmittel
agent used to defoliate plants

defoliate /diːˈfəʊliː(j)eɪt/ v
entlauben
to remove foliage from plants

defoliation /diːˌfəʊliːˈ(j)eɪʃən/ n
Entlaubung
separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem

deforest /dɪˈfɒɹɪst/ v
entwalden
to clear an area of forest

deforestation /dɪˌfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/ n
Entwaldung Abholzung
process of destroying a forest

defragment /diːfɹæɡˈmɛnt/ v
defragmentieren
(computing) to run a process to make file fragments on a hard disk contiguous

defragmentation /diːˌfɹæɡmənˈteɪʃən/ n
Defragmentierung
action of defragmenting

defragmenter /diːfɹæɡˈmɛntə(ɹ)/ n
Defragmentierer
that which defragments; a program that performs defragmentation

defraud /dɪ.ˈfɹɔːd/ v
betrügen erschwindeln
to obtain money or property by fraud

defrauder /dɪˈfɹɔːdə(ɹ)/ n
Betrüger Betrügerin Defraudant Defraudantin

defrost /diːˈfɹɒst/ v
entfrosten
to remove frost from
auftauen
to thaw

defroster /diːˈfɹɒstə(ɹ)/ n
Entfroster
device for removing frost or ice from a surface or food by applying heat

deft /dɛft/ adj
geschickt
skillful

deftly /ˈdɛftli/ adv
flink gewandt
in a deft manner

defunct /dɪˈfʌŋkt/ /ˌdiˈfʌŋkt/ adj
verstorben gestorben
deceased
erloschen existierend gelöscht tot
no longer in use

defuse /diːˈfjuːz/ /dɪˈfjuːz/ v
entschärfen
to make something less dangerous
to remove the fuse from a bomb

defy /dɪˈfaɪ/ v
herausfordern
to challenge (someone)
to provoke to combat or strife
trotzen
to refuse to obey
to renounce or dissolve all bonds

degenerate /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹət/ adj
entartet
having deteriorated, degraded or fallen from normal
degeneriert dekadent entartet widernatürlich
having lost good or desirable qualities
entarten
having the same quantum energy level

degenerate /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹət/ v
entarten
to cause lose good or desirable qualities
to lose good or desirable qualities

degeneration /dɪˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Degeneration
condition of a tissue or an organ in which its vitality has become diminished
Entartung
process or state of growing worse

degenerative /dɪˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹətɪv/ adj
degenerativ
characterized by or causing degeneration

deglaze /diːˈɡleɪz/ v
ablöschen
(transitive) to detach small pieces of cooked food from a pan

deglobalization /diːˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
Deglobalisierung
The process of deglobalizing economies

deglobalize /diːˈɡləʊbəlaɪz/ v
deglobalisieren
To make independent according to deglobalization

degradable [dɪˈɡɹeɪdəbəɫ] adj
abbaubar
that which can be degraded

degradation /ˌdɛɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/ n
Degradierung
act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing

degrade /dɪˈɡɹeɪd/ v
degradieren herabsetzen herabstufen herunterstufen
to lower in value or social position
erodieren
to reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down
abbauen vermindern
to reduce in quality or purity

degree /dɪˈɡɹiː/ n
Diplom akademischer Diplom
academic award
Grad Ausmaß Umfang
amount, proportion, extent
Grad Altgrad Neugrad Winkelgrad
in geometry: unit of angle
Grad
unit of temperature
in graph theory: the number of edges that a vertex takes part in

degree Celsius n
Grad Celsius
unit of temperature

degree Fahrenheit n
Grad Fahrenheit
one degree on Fahrenheit scale

degree of comparison n
Steigerungsform Steigerungsstufe Vergleichungsstaffel Vergleichungsstufe
form of an adjective

degree of freedom n
Freiheitsgrad
minimum number of coordinates usable to describe a mechanical system

degrowth n
Postwachstum Wachstumsrücknahme
negative growth

dehiscence /dɪˈhɪsəns/ n
Platzbauch
(medicine) rupture

dehumanization /diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
Dehumanisation Entmenschlichung
the act or process of dehumanizing

dehumanize /diːˈhjuːmənaɪz/ v
dehumanisieren entmenschen entmenschlichen
to take away humanity

dehumidification /diːhjuːˌmɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Entfeuchtung

dehumidifier /diːˌhjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪ(j)ə(ɹ)/ n
Luftentfeuchter Lufttrockner
device for removing moisture from air

dehumidify /diːˌhjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪ/ v
entfeuchten

dehydrate /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪt/ /diːˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ v
dehydrieren
to lose or remove water

dehydrated /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪtəd/ /dəhˈaɪdɹeɪtəd/ adj
dehydriert
Suffering from dehydration

dehydration /dihaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ /diːhaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ n
Dehydration Austrocknung Entwässerung
act or process of freeing from water
Austrocknung Dehydration Dehydrierung
condition in which water in the body drops below normal levels

dehydrogenase /diːˌhaɪdˈɹɒdʒəneɪz/ n
Dehydrogenase
enzyme

deice /diːˈaɪs/ v
enteisen
remove ice

deictic /ˈdaɪktɪk/ adj
deiktisch
pertaining to deixis

deification n
Vergötterung
Act of deifying

deify /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈdiː.ə.faɪ/ v
vergöttern
to make a god of

deign /deɪn/ v
geruhen herablassen sich
(intransitive) to condescend

deindustrialization n
Deindustrialisierung Entindustrialisierung

deindustrialize v
deindustrialisieren entindustrialisieren

deiodination n
Deiodierung
removal of iodine from a compound

deism /ˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ n
Deismus
belief

deist /deɪˈĭst/ adj
deistisch
of or relating to deism

deist /deɪˈĭst/ n
Deist
person who believes in deism

deistic /deɪˈɪstɪk/ adj
deistisch
pertaining to a deity

deity /ˈdi.ə.ti/ /ˈdiː.ɪ.tɪ/ n
Gottheit Gott

deixis /ˈdaɪksɪs/ n
Deixis
reference relying on context

dejecta /dɪˈdʒɛk.tə/ n
Dejektion
body waste

dejected /dɪˈdʒɛktəd/ adj
entmutigt mutlos niedergeschlagen betrübt deprimiert traurig
sad and dispirited

dekulakization n
Entkulakisierung
repression of the kulaks

dekulakize /dɪˈkulæˌkaɪz/ /dɪˈkuːlækaɪz/ v
entkulakisieren
to dispossess a kulak (wealthy peasant)

delative case n
Delativ
case used to indicate movement from an object

delay /dɪˈleɪ/ n
Verspätung Verzögerung
period of time before an event occurs

delay /dɪˈleɪ/ v
aufschieben verschieben verspäten vertagen
put off until a later time

delay differential equation n
retardierte Differentialgleichung
type of differential equations

delectable /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ adj
köstlich lecker
pleasing to the taste; delicious

delectable /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ n
Köstlichkeit Leckerei
something that is pleasing to the taste

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ n
Delegierter Abgeordneter Vertreter
deputy, envoy, representative

delegation /dɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
Delegation
(computing) a method dispatching technique
Übertragung
(law) a contract whereby the original debtor substitutes a new debtor in his stead
Delegation Abordnung
a group of delegates
Abordnung Delegierung
act of delegating

delegation language n
Delegationssprache

delete /dɪˈliːt/ v
löschen streichen
to remove

deleterious /ˌdɛləˈtɪɹi.əs/ /ˌdɛlɪˈtɪəɹi.əs/ adj
schädlich gesundheitsschädlich
harmful

deletion /dɪˈliːʃən/ n
Deletion
mutation in which a gene, or other section of DNA, is removed from a chromosome
Löschung
the act of deleting

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ adj
wohlerwogen wohlüberlegt überlegt
carefully considered
absichtlich vorsätzlich bewusst
intentional
bedacht bedachtsam vorsichtig
not hasty or sudden
wohlerwogen wohlüberlegt
of a person, carefully considering the probable consequences of a step

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ v
beraten erwägen abwägen überlegen
consider carefully

deliberately /dɪˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/ adv
absichtlich mit Absicht vorsätzlich
intentionally
vorsichtig
slowly and carefully

deliberation n
Abwägung
careful discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure
the act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure

delicacy /ˈdɛlɪkəsi/ n
Zartheit Feinheit
quality of being delicate
Delikatesse Leckerbissen Köstlichkeit
something appealing, especially a pleasing food

delicate /ˈdɛlɪkət/ adj
heikel
empfindlich hochempfindlich
affected by slight causes
feingliedrig filigran grazil zart zierlich
characterized by a fine structure or thin lines
empfindlich heikel schwierig
easily damaged or requiring careful handling
empfindsam feinfühlig wählerisch
highly discriminating or perceptive
empfindlich
intended for use with fragile items
leicht sanft zart
light, or softly tinted
anspruchsvoll ausgesucht delikat erlesen wählerisch
of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.
anfällig schwächlich
of weak health, easily sick
delikat erlesen köstlich
pleasing to the senses; refined
behutsam feinfühlig taktvoll
refined, gentle
anmutig grazil zart
slight and shapely; lovely; graceful
angeschlagen
unwell, especially because of having drunk too much alcohol

delicatessen /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/ n
Delikatessengeschäft Delikatessenladen Feinkostladen
shop selling prepared foods
Delikatessen Feinkost
delicacies

delicious /dəˈlɪʃəs/ /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ adj
lecker köstlich schmackhaft geschmackvoll
pleasing to taste

deliciousness n
appetitlich kystlich
state or quality of being delicious

delight /dəˈlaɪt/ n
Freude Entzückung Lust Wohlgefallen
joy, pleasure

delighted /dɪˈlaɪtəd/ adj
erfreut hocherfreut
Greatly pleased

delightful [dəˈlaɪ̯t̚.fəɫ] adj
entzückend angenehm reizvoll
pleasant; pleasing

delimit /dɪˈlɪmɪt/ v
eingrenzen
to mark or fix the limits of

delimitation n
Abgrenzung

delineate /dɪˈlɪniːeɪt/ v
skizzieren
depict, represent with pictures
schildern
describe or depict with words or gestures
abgrenzen
outline or mark out
umreißen
sketch out, draw or trace an outline

delineation /diːlɪniˈeɪʃən/ n
Skizze
an image of the outline of an object

delinquent /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ adj
säumig
late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation

delinquent /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ n
Delinquent Krimineller
one who breaks the law

delipidation n
Delipidisierung
removal of lipids

delirious /dɪˈlɪɹɪəs/ adj
deliriös
being in the state of delirium

delirium /dɪˈlɪɹɪəm/ n
Delirium Fieberphantasie Taumel
mental state of confusion

delirium tremens n
Alkoholdelirium Delirium tremens
psychosis of alcoholism

deliver /dɪˈlɪvə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈlɪvɚ/ v
liefern abliefern
to bring or transport something to its destination
gebären
to give birth
befreien erlösen
to set free

deliverable /dɪˈlɪvɹəbəɫ/ adj
lieferbar
able to be delivered

deliverable /dɪˈlɪvɹəbəɫ/ n
Arbeitsergebnis
end product

deliverance /dɪˈlɪvɹəns/ n
Abgabe Auslieferung
Act of delivering, the state of being delivered, or something delivered
Befreiung Erlösung
Extrication from danger, imprisonment, etc.

delivery /dɪˈlɪv(ə)ɹi/ n
Lieferung
act of conveying something
item which has been conveyed
Entbindung Geburt
act of giving birth

delivery room n
Kreißsaal

deliveryman n
Lieferant Zusteller
someone employed to make deliveries

delouse v
entlausen
to remove lice from

delta /ˈdɛltə/ n
Delta Flussdelta
fourth letter of modern Greek alphabet
Delta
landform at the mouth of a river

delta wing n
Deltaflügel
swept-back wing

deltiology /ˌdɛltɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ n
Philokartie
study and collection of postcards

delude /dɪˈluːd/ v
irreführen täuschen
to deceive

deluded /dɪˈluːdɪd/ adj
getäuscht in die Irre geführt verblendet verwirrt
to hold a misleading belief

delusion /dɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ n
Irreführung Täuschung
act of deluding; deception; a misleading of the mind
Wahn
state of being deluded or misled
Täuschung Wahn Wahnvorstellung
that which is falsely or delusively believed or propagated; false belief; error in belief

delusion of grandeur n
Größenwahn Megalomanie
False belief that one is important or powerful

delusional adj
Wahn wahnhaft
Suffering from or characterized by delusions

deluxe /dəˈlʌks/ adj
Luxus- de luxe luxuriös
fine in quality

delve /dɛlv/ v
graben buddeln
to dig in the ground
befassen eintauchen erforschen ergründen untersuchen wühlen
to search carefully for information

demagnetize v
entmagnetisieren
to make something nonmagnetic

demagnetized adj
entmagnetisiert
from which all magnetism has been removed

demagogic adj
demagogisch
of or pertaining to demagogy or a demagogue

demagogism n
Demagogie
The practice and principles of a demagogue

demagogue /ˈdɛməɡɑɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/ n
Führer
(historical) a leader of the people
Demagoge Demagogin
(pejorative) a political orator or leader who gains favor by pandering to or exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience rather than by using rational argument

demagogy n
Demagogie
demagogism

demand /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ n
Nachfrage
desire to purchase goods and services
economics: amount a consumer is willing to buy at a particular price
Anspruch
forceful claim for something

demand /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ v
verlangen bestehen
to request forcefully

demarcate /ˈdɛmɑːkeɪt/ v
abgrenzen
mark the limits or boundaries of something

demarcation /ˌdɛmɑːˈkeɪʃən/ n
Abgrenzung
strictly defined separation

demean /dɪˈmiːn/ v
entwürdigen erniedrigen herabsetzen herabwürdigen
to debase
aufführen benehmen führen verhalten
to conduct; to behave; to comport
erniedrigen herabsetzen herabwürdigen
to debase; to lower; to degrade
demütigen erniedrigen kleinmachen
to humble, humble oneself; to humiliate
behandeln führen
to manage; to conduct; to treat
beschämen
to mortify

demeanor /dɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ n
Benehmen
outward way in which a person behaves

demented /dɪˈmɛntɪd/ adj
verrückt wahnsinnig
insane or mentally ill
dement
suffering from dementia

dementia /dɪˈmɛnʃə/ n
Demenz
progressive decline in cognitive function

demerit n
Minuspunkt
mark for bad conduct
Nachteil
quality of being inadequate

demesne /dɪˈmeɪn/ n
Grundbesitz Hausmacht
a lord's chief manor place

demigod /ˈdɛmɪɡɑd/ /ˈdɛmɪɡɒd/ n
Halbgott
a half-god or hero
a lesser deity

demijohn /ˈdɛmɪdʒɒn/ n
Glasballon Korbflasche
bottle

demilitarisation n
Demilitarisierung
removal of a military force

demilitarize /dɪˈmɪlɪtəɹaɪz/ v
entmilitarisieren
remove troops from an area

demilitarized /dɪˈmɪlɪtəɹaɪzd/ adj
entmilitarisiert
declared free of all military

demilitarized zone n
entmilitarisierte Zone
area

demimonde /ˈdɛmiˌmɑnd/ /ˈdɛmiːmɒnd/ n
Milieu
class of women maintained by wealthy protectors
Halbwelt
group having little respect or reputation

demine v
entminen
remove explosive mines from

demineralize /dɪˈmɪnəɹəlaɪz/ v
entmineralisieren
remove minerals

demineralized /dɪˈmɪnəɹəlaɪzd/ adj
entmineralisiert
from which all minerals have been removed

demise /dɪˈmaɪz/ n
Untergang Verschwinden
end, downfall, or failure

demisemiquaver /dɛmɪˈsɛmɪkweɪvə(ɹ)/ n
Zweiunddreißigstelnote
music

demiurge /ˈdɛ.miˌɚdʒ/ /ˈdɛ.mɪ.əːdʒ/ n
Demiurg
being that created the universe

demo /ˈdɛm.əʊ/ n
Demonstration
a brief demonstration or visual explanation

demobilization /diːˌməʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
Demobilisierung
disorganization or disarming of troops

demobilize /diːˈməʊbɪlaɪz/ v
demobilisieren
to disband troops
to release someone from military duty

democracy /dɪˈmɑkɹəsi/ /dɪˈmɒkɹəsi/ n
Demokratie
government under the rule of its people
rule by the people

democrat /ˈdɛməkɹæt/ n
Demokrat Demokratin
supporter of democracy
ruler in a democracy

democratic /dɛməˈkɹætɪk/ adj
demokratisch
pertaining to democracy

democratic socialism n
demokratischer Sozialismus
socialism based on democratic principles

democratically /dɛməˈkɹætɪkəli/ adv
demokratisch
in a democratic way

democratization n
Demokratisierung
the introduction of democracy

democratize /dɪˈmɒkɹətaɪz/ v
demokratisieren
to make democratic

demodulate /dɪˈmɒdʃəleɪt/ v
demodulieren
undo the effects of modulation

demodulator /dɪˈmɒdʃəleɪtə(ɹ)/ n
Demodulator
any device that demodulates a signal

demographic /dɛməˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
demographisch
of or pertaining to demography

demography /dɪˈmɒɡɹəfi/ n
Demografie Demographie
study of human populations

demoiselle n
Prachtlibelle
Calopterygidae

demoiselle crane [dɛməˈzɛɫ kɹeɪn] n
Jungfernkranich
crane

demolish /dəˈmɒl.ɪʃ/ v
abreißen niederreißen
to destroy

demolition /ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃən/ n
Abriss Abbruch Demolierung Zerstörung
the action of demolishing or destroying

demolition derby n
Stockcar
competition in which contestants crash cars

demon /ˈdiː.mən/ n
Dämon Teufel
evil spirit
Dämon
false god, Satanic divinity

demonic /dɪˈmɒnɪk/ adj
dämonisch
Pertaining to evil spirits

demonization n
Verteufelung Dämonisierung
the act of demonizing or something demonized

demonize /ˈdiːmənaɪz/ v
dämonisieren
turn into a demon

demonological adj
dämonologisch
of or pertaining to demonology

demonology /ˌdiːməˈnɑːlədʒi/ /ˌdiːməˈnɒlədʒi/ n
Dämonologie
study of demons

demonstrable /dɪˈmɑnstɹəbl̩/ /ˈdɛmənstɹəbl̩/ adj
nachweislich
able to be demonstrated

demonstrate /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪt/ v
demonstrieren
to participate in a demonstration
demonstrieren vorführen
to show how to use something
demonstrieren aufzeigen
to show the steps taken to create a logical argument or equation

demonstration /dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
Demonstration
act
Demonstration Vorführung
event
Demonstration Kundgebung
public display of opinion

demonstrative /dɪˈmɑnstɹətɪv/ /dɪˈmɒnstɹətɪv/ adj
demonstrativ
(grammar) that specifies the thing or person referred to
that serves to demonstrate, show or prove

demonstrative pronoun n
Demonstrativpronomen Demonstrativ Demonstrativum hinweisendes Fürwort
pronoun which replaces a noun

demonstrator /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
Demonstrant Demonstrantin
a person involved in a demonstration

demoralization /dɪˌmɒɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
Demoralisierung
act of corrupting or subverting morale

demoralize /dɪˈmɒɹəlaɪz/ v
demoralisieren
to destroy morale; to dishearten

demoscene n
Demoszene
computing subculture

demosponge n
Hornkieselschwämme
sponge of class Demospongiae

demote /dɪˈmoʊt/ /dɪˈməʊt/ v
degradieren herabstufen zurückstufen zurückversetzen
To lower the rank or status of
relegieren verbannen
To relegate

demotic /dɪ.mɑ.tɪk/ /dɪ.ˈmɒ.tɪk/ adj
demotisch
of the vulgar form of ancient Egyptian hieratic writing

demotic /dɪ.mɑ.tɪk/ /dɪ.ˈmɒ.tɪk/ n
Umgangssprache
language of the common people

demotion n
Degradierung
An act of demoting; a lowering of rank or status

demotivate /ˌdiːˈmoʊtɪveɪt/ /ˌdiːˈməʊtɪveɪt/ v
demotivieren
to decrease the motivation

demoware n
Demoware
computer program

demur /dɪˈmɜː/ /dɪˈmɝ/ v
einwenden hindern opponieren sich verweigern widersprechen
intransitive: To balk; to oppose.
aufschieben unterbrechen verschieben vertagen zögern
intransitive: To delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings
hinauszögern verzögern
transitive, obsolete: To cause delay to; to put off

demure /dɪˈmjʊə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈmjʊɹ/ adj
zurückhaltend ernst
modest, quiet, reserved

demurrage n
Demurrage
compensation paid for such detention
detention of a freight vehicle during delayed loading or unloading

demyelinating /diːˈmaɪ(j)əlɪneɪtɪŋ/ adj
demyelinisierend

demystify /diːˈmɪstɪfaɪ/ v
entmystifizieren
to explain

den /dɛn/ /dɪn/ n
Höhle Bau
home of certain animals
Wohnzimmer
living room of a house

denar n
Denar
currency of the Republic of Macedonia

denarius /dɪˈnɑːɹɪəs/ n
Denar
silver coin

denature /diːˈneɪtjə(ɹ)/ v
denaturieren
to subject a protein to conditions altering its original form

denazification n
Entnazifizierung
process of the removal of Nazis

dendrochronology n
Dendrochronologie
science of counting tree rings

dendrology /dɛndˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
Dendrologie
the study of trees

dendron /ˈdɛndɹən/ n
Dendron

dengue /ˈdɛŋɡi/ n
Denguefieber
disease

dengue fever /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ ˈfiːvə/ /ˈdɛŋɡiː ˈfiːvɚ/ n
Denguefieber
disease

deniability /dɪˌnaɪ(j)əˈbɪlɪti/ n
Abstreitbarkeit Bestreitbarkeit
condition

denial /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/ n
Abstreitung Bestreitung Dementi Leugnung
assertion of untruth
Negation Negierung Verneinung
negation in logic
Verleugnung Abstreiten Leugnen Nichtwahrhabenwollen
refusal to believe a problem exists
Verweigerung Absage Zurückweisung
refusal to comply with a request

denialism /dɪˈnaɪ(j)əlɪzəm/ n
Leugnung Verleugnung
position of those who reject propositions that are strongly supported by scientific or historical evidence

denialist /dɪˈnaɪ(j)əlɪst/ n
Leugner Leugnerin
one who denies an assertion in a controversial debate

denier /dəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛnjə(ɹ)/ n
Leugner
person who denies something

denigrate /ˈdɛn.ɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ v
anschwärzen
blacken
anschwärzen verleumden verunglimpfen
to criticise so as to besmirch
herabsetzen verleumden verunglimpfen
to treat as worthless

denigration n
Verunglimpfung
blackening or defamation
Anschwärzung
unfair criticism

denigratory adj
verunglimpfend
tending to denigrate

denim /ˈdɛnɪm/ n
Denim Baumwolldrillich Jeans- Jeansgewebe Jeansstoff Kattun
textile with diagonal pattern

denitrify v
denitrieren
to remove nitrogen

denizen /ˈdɛn.ɪ.zən/ n
Staatsbürger
(UK) a citizen naturalized through letters patent
Bewohnerin Bewohner
an inhabitant of a place; one who dwells in
Bewohner
local flora and fauna
Stammgast Stammgästin
one who frequents a place

denominal adj
denominal

denomination /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
Benennung Bezeichnung
act of naming, designation
Konfession Bezeichnung
class or society with the same name, a sect
Bezeichnung
name, designation, or title
Stückelung
unit in a series of units

denominator /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə(ɹ)/ n
Nenner
The number or expression written below the line in a fraction

denormalization n
Denormalisierung
the act or process of denormalizing

denote /dɪˈnəʊt/ v
bedeuten symbolisieren
to convey as meaning
anzeigen bezeichnen formalisieren kennzeichnen markieren
to indicate, mark
aufdecken offenbaren offenlegen preisgeben
to make overt

denounce /diˈnaʊns/ v
kündigen aufkündigen
to announce the termination of; especially a treaty
verurteilen
to criticize or speak out against

dense /dɛns/ adj
dicht
having relatively high density
compact; crowded together
math: being a well-approximating subset
obscure, or difficult to understand
opaque; allowing little light to pass through
thick; difficult to penetrate

density /ˈdɛn.sə.ti/ /ˈdɛn.sɪ.ti/ n
Dichte
number of particles or other quantity contained by a given volume
Dichte Massendichte
physics: amount of matter contained by a given volume
Wahrscheinlichkeit
probability

density function n
Dichtefunktion
function

dent /dɛnt/ n
Beule Delle
shallow deformation in the surface

dent /dɛnt/ v
einbeulen eindellen
produce a dent

dental /ˈdɛntl̩/ /ˈdɛntəl/ adj
zahnärztlich
of or concerning dentistry
Zahn
of or concerning the teeth

dental /ˈdɛntl̩/ /ˈdɛntəl/ n
Zahnlaut
dental sound

dental calculus n
Zahnstein
crust on the teeth

dental floss n
Zahnseide
cord of thin filaments used to clean the areas between the teeth

dental notation n
Zahnformel
system for associating information with teeth

dentin n
Dentin
material of a tooth

dentist /ˈdɛntɪst/ n
Zahnarzt Zahnärztin
specialized tooth doctor

dentistry /ˈdɛntɪstɹi/ n
Zahnmedizin Zahnheilkunde
the field of medicine which studies and treats conditions of the teeth

denture /ˈdɛntjə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛntʃə(ɹ)/ n
Zahnersatz
artificial replacement of one or more teeth
Zahnersatz die dritten Zähne
complete replacement of all teeth in a mouth
Gebiss Prothese Zahnersatz Zahnprothese
set of teeth, the teeth viewed as a unit

denuclearization n
Denuklearisierung
act or process of denuclearizing

denunciatory adj
denunziatorisch
tending to denounce

deny /dɪˈnaɪ/ v
leugnen bestreiten dementieren
to assert that something is not true

deodorant /diˈoʊdəɹənt/ /diˈəʊdəɹənt/ adj
geruchtilgend
acting to control odor

deodorant /diˈoʊdəɹənt/ /diˈəʊdəɹənt/ n
Deodorant Deo
odor-controlling cosmetic for the underarm

deodorize v
deodorisieren desodorieren geruchlos machen
mask or eliminate odor

deontological adj
deontologisch
of or relating to deontology

deoxyribonucleic acid n
Desoxyribonukleinsäure
deoxyribonucleic acid

deoxyribonucleotide n
Desoxyribonukleotid
nucleotide containing deoxyribose

deoxyribose n
Desoxyribose
derivative of ribose

depart /dɪˈpɑɹt/ /dɪˈpɑːt/ v
abweichen
to deviate
verlassen
to die
verlassen aufbrechen
to leave

department /dəˈpɑɹtmənt/ /dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt/ n
Abteilung
subdivision of organization

department store n
Kaufhaus Warenhaus
store containing many departments

departure /dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)tjə(ɹ)/ n
Dahinscheiden
death
Verlassen
deviation from a plan or procedure
Abfahrt Abreise Abflug
the act of departing

depend /dɪˈpɛnd/ v
abhängen
be contingent or conditioned

dependable [dɪˈpɛndəbəɫ] adj
verlässlich zuverlässig
able to be depended on

dependence /dɪˈpɛndəns/ n
Abhängigkeit
irresistible need
state of being dependent

dependency /dɪˈpɛndənsi/ n
Kolonie Schutzgebiet
a colony or similar territory subject to rule by an external power
Abhängigkeit
addiction
something dependent or subordinate to something else
abhängig
computing: reliance on functionality

dependency grammar n
Dependenzgrammatik

dependency injection n
Dependency Injection
a process of supplying an external dependency to a software component

dependency inversion principle pn
Abhängigkeits-Invertierungs-Prinzip Dependency-Inversion-Prinzip

dependent /dɪˈpɛndənt/ adj
abhängig angewiesen
relying upon; depending upon

dependent /dɪˈpɛndənt/ n
Unterhaltsempfänger
one who relies on another for support

dependent variable n
abhängige Variable
in sciences

depict /dɪˈpɪkt/ v
abbilden beschreiben darstellen
to render a representation of something

depiction n
Abbildung Darstellung
lifelike image

depilate /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/ v
epilieren
to remove hair from the body

deplete /dɪˈpliːt/ v
aufbrauchen leeren räumen
empty or unload

depleted /dɪˈpliːtəd/ adj
aufgebraucht erschöpft
used up, expended

depleted uranium n
abgereichertes Uran
uranium that contains reduced U-235

depletion /dɪˈpliːʃən/ n
Abbau Leerung Schwund Verarmung
consumption of a resource faster than it can be replenished
Erschöpfen Erschöpfung
exhaustion

deplorable /dɪˈplɔːɹəbəɫ/ adj
erbärmlich kläglich miserabel schimpflich skandalös verdammenswert
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad
bedauerlich bedauernswert beklagenswert
lamentable, to be felt sorrow for, worthy of compassion

deplore /dɪˈplo(ː)ɹ/ /dɪˈploə/ /dɪˈplɔɹ/ /dɪˈplɔː/ v
bedauern
to bewail; to weep bitterly over; to feel sorrow for

deploy /dɪˈplɔɪ/ v
aufmarschieren lassen aufstellen formieren in Stellung bringen stationieren
to prepare and arrange (usually military unit or units) for use
entfalten öffnen
to unfold, open, or otherwise become ready for use

deployment /dɪˈplɔɪmənt/ n
Aufmarsch Entsendung
distribution of military forces prior to battle
Auslieferung Verteilung
implementation, or putting into use, of something

depoliticization /diːpəˌlɪtɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
Entpolitisierung

depoliticize /diːpəˈlɪtɪsaɪz/ v
entpolitisieren
remove from political influence

depolymerization /diˌpɑliməɹɪˈzeɪʃən/ /diːˌpɒl.ɪ.mə.ɹaɪˌˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
Depolymerisation
decomposition of a polymer

deponent /diˈpoʊ.nənt/ /diˈpəʊ.nənt/ n
Deponens
a deponent verb

depopulate /diːˈpɒpjəleɪt/ v
entvölkern
to reduce the population of a region by disease, war, forced relocation etc.

depopulation /diːˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən/ n
Entvölkerung
act or condition of depopulating

deport /dɪˈpoət/ /dɪˈpoɹt/ /dɪˈpɔɹt/ /dɪˈpɔːt/ v
deportieren abschieben
to evict, especially from a country

deportation /diːˌpɔːˈteɪʃən/ n
Deportation Abschiebung
act of deporting or exiling

deportee /dɪˌpɔːˈti/ n
Deportierte Deportierter
deported person

depose /diˈpoʊz/ /dɪˈpəʊz/ v
Eid aussagen bezeugen unter
to give evidence or testimony
verhören
to interrogate and elicit testimony
deponieren niederlegen
to put - or lay something down
entthronen
to remove (a leader) from office

deposit /dɨˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ n
Anzahlung
money given as an initial payment
Pfand Kaution
security for a borrowed item

deposit /dɨˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ v
einzahlen
to put money or funds into an account

deposition /dɛpəˈzɪʃən/ n
Ablage Ablagerung
act of depositing material, especially by a natural process; resultant deposit
eidesstattliche Erklärung
process of taking sworn testimony out of court; the testimony so taken
Entlassung
removal of someone from office

depository /dɪˈpɑzɪtɔɹi/ /dɪˈpɒzɪtɹi/ n
Depot
a place where something is deposited

depot /ˈdepɐʉ/ /ˈdiːpoʊ/ /ˈdɛpoʊ/ /ˈdɛpəʊ/ n
Depot Lager Speicherraum
warehouse or similar storage facility

deprave /dɪˈpɹeɪv/ v
verderben
To make bad or worse

depraved /dɪˈpɹeɪvd/ adj
verdorben
extremely wrong in a moral sense

depravity /dəˈpɹævɪti/ n
Schandtat schändliche Tat
A particular depraved act or trait
Schlechtigkeit Sittenlosigkeit Verdorbenheit
The state or condition of being depraved

deprecate /ˈdɛpɹəkeɪt/ /ˈdɛpɹɪkeɪt/ v
ablehnen missbilligen nicht gutheißen
express disapproval of
als veraltet einstufen als überholt einstufen
to discontinue
beten dagegen
to pray against

deprecated /ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪt.ɪd/ adj
obsolet veraltet
obsolet veraltet überholt
computing: obsolescent
abgelehnt missbilligt unzulässig verboten verurteilt
strongly disapproved of

deprecating adj
herablassend herabsetzend missbilligend tadelnd
in manner that deprecates

deprecative adj
abwertend deprekativ
tending to deprecate

depreciate /dɪˈpɹiːʃɪeɪt/ v
abwerten entwerten
abschreiben
(intr.) to decline in value over time
herabsetzen
(tr.) to lessen in price or value
herabsetzen schmälern
to belittle

depredator n
Plünderer Plünderin

depress /dɪˈpɹɛs/ v
deprimieren
to make depressed, sad or bored

depressed /dɪˈpɹɛst/ adj
deprimiert bedrückt gedrückt niedergedrückt
severely despondent and unhappy
depressiv
suffering from clinical depression

depression /dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/ /dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ n
Depression
psychology: state of mind
economics: period of major economic contraction
geography: low area

deprive /dɪˈpɹaɪv/ v
entziehen
take something away; deny someone of something

deprotection n
Entschützung
removal of a protecting group

depth /dɛpθ/ n
Tiefe
vertical distance below a surface

depth charge n
Wasserbombe
bomb designed to detonate at a certain depth underwater

depth of field n
Schärfentiefe Tiefenschärfe
distance in focus

depth-first search n
Tiefensuche
algorithm where one starts at the root and explores as far as possible down before going up

deputation /ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃən/ n
Abordnung
appointing a representative

deputize /ˈdɛpjutaɪz/ /ˈdɛpjətaɪz/ v
ernennen
to make (someone) a deputy
vertreten
to make/name as a substitute

deputy /ˈdɛpjəti/ n
Abgeordneter Abgeordnete Deputierter Deputierte
legislator
Stellvertreter Stellvertreterin
representative

deputy mayor n
Vizebürgermeister Vizebürgermeisterin

deputy prime minister n
Vizepremierminister
deputy prime minister

deracinate /dɪˈɹæsɪnaɪt/ v
entwurzeln
force (people) from their homeland to a new or foreign location
pull up by the roots; to uproot; to extirpate

derail /dəˈɹeɪl/ v
entgleisen
to come off the tracks
to deviate from the previous course or direction

derailleur /dəˈɹeɪlɚ/ /dɪˈɹeɪljə/ n
Schaltwerk
The mechanism on a bicycle used to move the chain from one sprocket (gear) to another

derailment n
Entgleisung
action of a locomotive or train leaving the rails along which it runs

deranged /dɪˈɹeɪndʒd/ adj
geisteskrank
insane

derby /ˈdɑː.bi/ /ˈdɝ.bi/ n
Derby
horse race

deregulate /diːˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/ v
deregulieren
to remove the regulations from

derelict /ˈdɛɹəlɪkt/ adj
aufgegeben verfallen verlassen
abandoned
pflichtvergessen
negligent

derelict /ˈdɛɹəlɪkt/ n
aufgegeben-ein verlassenes Schiff
abandoned ship

dereliction /dɛɹ.ɪ.ˈlɪk.ʃən/ n
Dereliktion
the act of abandoning something, or the state of being abandoned
Dienstpflichtverletzung Pflichtversäumnis
willful neglect of one's duty

deride /dɪˈɹaɪd/ v
verspotten verhöhnen lustig machen über lächerlich machen verlachen
to harshly mock; ridicule

derision /dɪˈɹɪʒən/ n
Hohn Verspottung Gespött Spott Verhöhnung
act of treating with contempt

derisive /dɪˈɹaɪ.sɪv/ adj
lächerlich
deserving or provoking derision
höhnisch spöttisch
expressing or characterized by derision; mocking

derisively /dɪˈɹaɪsɪvli/ adv
höhnisch spöttisch verächtlich
in a derisive manner

derivation /ˌdɛ.ɹɪˈveɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ n
Derivation
math: operation of deducing

derivative /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/ n
Derivat Abkömmling
chemical derived from another
Derivat
financial instrument whose value depends on the valuation of an underlying instrument
Ableitung
in analysis: value
something derived
Ableitung Derivativum Derivatum
word that derives from another

derivatization /dəˌɹɪvətəˈzeɪʃən/ n
Derivatisierung
technique for transforming a chemical

derive /dəˈɹaɪv/ v
ableiten
create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction
ableiten herleiten
find the derivation of (a word or phrase)
deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning
erlangen
obtain (something) from something else
abstammen kommen von
originate (from)

derived function n
Ableitung
calculus: a function

dermal [ˈdɜːməɫ] adj
dermal Haut
of or pertaining to skin or integument

dermatitis /ˌdɜː(ɹ)m.əˈtaɪ.tɪs/ n
Dermatitis Ausschlag
inflammation of the skin

dermatological [ˌdɜːmətəˈlɒdʒɪkəɫ] adj
dermatologisch
of or pertaining to dermatology

dermatologist /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪst/ /ˌdɝ.mə.ˈtɑ.lə.dʒɪst/ n
Dermatologe Hautarzt Dermatologin Hautärztin
one who is skilled, professes or practices dermatology

dermatology /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒi/ n
Dermatologie
the study of the skin and its diseases

dernier cri n
letzter Schrei
latest sensation; last word, newest or ultimate expression or example

derogatory /dɪˈɹɑɡətɔɹi/ /dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/ adj
derogativ derogatorisch
legal clause
abwertend pejorativ abfällig beleidigend
tending to lessen in value

dervish /ˈdɜːvɪʃ/ n
Derwisch Derwischin
a member of Dervish fraternity of Sufism

desalination /diːˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/ n
Entsalzung Meerwasserentsalzung
process of removing salt from sea water in order to make drinking water

desalination plant n
Entsalzungsanlage Meerwasserentsalzungsanlage
plant which converts seawater

desalt v
entsalzen
to remove salt from

descale v
entkalken
remove scale from a boiler
entschuppen
remove the scales from a fish

descaling n
Entkalkung
removal scale from a boiler

descend /dɪˈsɛnd/ v
absteigen herabsteigen herunterkommen niedergehen
to pass from a higher to a lower place

descendant /dɪˈsɛndənt/ n
Abkömmling
later evolutionary type
Nachkomme Abkömmling Nachfahre Spross Abkomme Nachkommin
one who is the progeny of someone

descendantless adj
nachkommenlos
not having any descendants

descent /dɪˈsɛnt/ n
Abstieg Verschlechterung
drop to a lower status or condition
Abstieg Runterweg
instance of descending
Herkunft Abstammung
lineage or hereditary derivation
Abstieg
sloping passage or incline
way down

describe /dəˈskɹaɪb/ v
beschreiben
to represent in words
to give rise to a geometrical structure

description /dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
Beschreibung
account in words

descriptive /dɪˈskɹɪptɪv/ adj
deskriptiv
describing a language

descriptiveness n
Deskriptivität
being descriptive

descry /dɪˈskɹaɪ/ v
entdecken erkennen herauslesen wahrnehmen
to discover; to detect

desecrate /ˈdɛs.ɪ.kɹeɪ̯t/ v
schänden entheiligen entweihen
to profane or violate sacredness

desecration /dɛsɨˈkɹejʃn̩/ n
Entweihung Entheiligung Profanation Profanierung Schändung
act of disrespect towards sacred

desensitize /dɪˈsɛnsɪtaɪz/ v
desensibilisieren unempfindlich machen
cause to become insensitive

desert /dɪˈzəɹt/ /dɪˈzɜː(ɹ)t/ adj
wüst Wüste
Abandoned, deserted, or uninhabited

desert /dɪˈzəɹt/ /dɪˈzɜː(ɹ)t/ n
Wüste
barren area

desert /dɪˈzəɹt/ /dɪˈzɜː(ɹ)t/ v
verlassen im Stich lassen
to abandon
desertieren fahnenflüchtig werden Fahnenflucht begehen
to leave military service

desert date n
Wüstendattel Zachunbaum
tree native to Africa and the Middle East

deserted /dɪˈzɜːtəd/ adj
verlassen
abandoned
verwüstet
desolate

deserter /dɪˈzɜːtə(ɹ)/ n
Deserteur Fahnenflüchtiger
person who leaves a military or naval unit

desertification n
Desertifikation fortschreitende Wüstenbildung
process by which a region becomes a desert

desertion /dɪˈzɜːʃən/ n
Desertion Fahnenflucht Desertation
deserting

deserve /dɪˈzɜːv/ /dɪˈzɝv/ v
verdienen
to merit

deserving adj
verdient
meriting, worthy

desiccate /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/ /ˈdɛsɪkət/ v
dehydratieren trocknen
dörren trocknen
to preserve by drying
to remove moisture from

desiccated /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtəd/ adj
ausgetrocknet verdorrt
dried

desiccation /ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Trocknung
The state or process of being desiccated

desideratum /dəˌsɪdəˈɹɑtəm/ /dɪˌsɪdəˈɹɑːtəm/ n
Desideratum
something wished for, or considered desirable

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ n
Entwurf
appearance
Design Entwurf
art of designing
Absicht
intention
Muster
pattern
Design Entwurf Plan
plan

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ v
entwerfen designen
to plan an artwork etc.

design by contract n
Design by Contract Entwurf gemäß Vertrag

design pattern n
Entwurfsmuster
general solution to a variety of similar problems

designate /ˈdɛzɪɡ.neɪt/ /ˈdɛzɪɡ.nət/ v
benennen bezeichnen designieren ernennen nennen nominieren
to call by a distinctive title; to name
ausersehen ausweisen bestimmen designieren einstufen vorsehen
to indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty
designieren bestimmen kennzeichnen markieren ansetzen ausweisen
to mark out and make known; to point out; to name; to indicate

designation /dɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/ n
Benennung
distinguishing mark or name
indication

designer n
Designer Designerin
person who designs

desirable /dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/ adj
begehrenswert wünschenswert
erwünscht
suitable to be desired

desire /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ n
Begehren
feeling of desire
strong attraction
Begehren Wunsch
something wished for

desire /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ v
begehren wünschen
want emotionally or sexually
wish for earnestly

desire line /dɪˈzaɪə laɪn/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ laɪn/ n
Trampelpfad
informally taken path

desist /dɪˈsɪst/ v
aufhören
to cease to proceed or act

desk /dɛsk/ n
Schreibtisch
table for writing and reading
Ressort
team in a news outlet specialized on a topic

desklamp n
Schreibtischlampe Schreibtischleuchte
lamp

desktop /ˈdɛsktɒp/ [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɑp] [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɒp] [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɔp] n
Desktop-Computer
a desktop computer
Arbeitsoberfläche Benutzeroberfläche
on-screen background
Schreibtischfläche
the top surface of a desk

desktop computer n
Desktop-Computer
a computer of a size designed to be used on a desk

desktop picture n
Hintergrundbild
picture

desmosome n
Desmosom
a structural unit that functions in the adhesion of cells to form tissue

desolate /ˈdɛsəleɪt/ /ˈdɛsələt/ adj
verlassen
barren / lifeless
deserted
unfit for habitation
öde
dismal
trostlos
hopeless

desolation /ˌdɛsəˈleɪʃən/ n
Verwüsten Verwüstung
act of desolating or laying waste
Ort des Elends Wüste Wüstenei Wüstung
place or country wasted and forsaken
Trostlosigkeit Verlassenheit Verwüstetsein Verwüstung
state of being desolated or laid waste

desorbent n
Desorptionsmittel
substance that can enable sorption

despair /dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛəɹ/ n
Verzweiflung
loss of hope

despair /dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛəɹ/ v
verzweifeln die Hoffnung aufgeben
to be hopeless
Verzweiflung
to cause to despair
verzweifeln
to despair of

desperate /ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹət/ n
verzweifelt
filled with despair

desperate times call for desperate measures proverb
außergewöhnliche Umstände erfordern außergewöhnliche Maßnahmen
in adverse circumstances, actions that might have been rejected may become the best choice

desperately /ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹətli/ adv
verzweifelt
in a desperate manner

desperation /ˌdɛspəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Verzweiflung
a state of despair, or utter hopelessness
the act of despairing or becoming desperate; a giving up of hope

despicable /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/ adj
abscheulich gemein schnöde verachtenswert niederträchtig verabscheuungswürdig
deserving to be despised

despise /dɪˈspaɪz/ v
verachten
to regard with contempt or scorn

despite /dɪˈspaɪt/ n
trotz
in spite of

despond /dɪˈspɒnd/ /ˈdɛspɒnd/ v
verzagen
to give up the will, courage, or spirit

despondency n
Mutlosigkeit Niedergeschlagenheit
a feeling of depression or disheartenment
Mutlosigkeit Verzagtheit
loss of hope or confidence

despondent /dɪˈspɒndənt/ adj
mutlos entmutigt niedergeschlagen deprimiert traurig
in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

despot /ˈdɛs.pɒt/ /ˈdɛs.pət/ n
Despot
ruler with absolute power; tyrant

despotic /dɛsˈpɑt.ɪk/ /dɛsˈpɒt.ɪk/ adj
despotisch
of or pertaining to a despot
acting or ruling as a despot

despotism n
Despotie Despotismus Willkür
government by a singular authority

dessert /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ n
Dessert Nachspeise Nachtisch
sweet confection served as the last course of a meal

dessertspoon n
Dessertlöffel
spoon

dessiatina /dɛsjəˈtiːnə/ n
Desjatine
a Russian measure of land

destabilization n
Destabilisierung
destabilizing

destabilize /diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪz/ v
destabilisieren
to become unstable
to make something unstable

destigmatization n
Destigmatisierung Entstigmatisierung
process or act of destigmatizing

destigmatize /diːˈstɪɡmətaɪz/ v
destigmatisieren entstigmatisieren
remove the disgraceful or ignominious characterization from

destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ n
Bestimmungsort Reiseziel
the place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent

destine /ˈdɛstɪn/ v
bestimmen vorbestimmen
intransitive: to assign for a use

destitute /ˈdɛstɪtjuːt/ /ˈdɛstɪtuːt/ /ˈdɛstɪtʃuːt/ adj
mittellos
lacking something; devoid; poor, impoverished, poverty-stricken

destitution /dɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /dɛstɪˈtuːʃən/ n
Armut
extreme state of poverty

destroy /dɪˈstɹɔɪ/ v
kaputt machen zermalen zerstören
zerstören vernichten
(colloquial) to defeat soundly
löschen
(computing) to remove data (e.g., from memory)
zerstören vernichten kaputtmachen
to damage beyond use or repair
einschläfern notschlachten
to put down or euthanize (e.g. an animal)

destroyable adj
zerstörbar
able to be destroyed

destroyer n
Zerstörer
type of warship
that who/which destroys

destruct v
zerstören
to cause the destruction of

destruction /ˌdɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/ n
Zerstörung Vernichtung
act of destroying
Zerstörung
results of a destructive event

destructive /dɪˈstɹʌktɪv/ adj
destruktiv zerstörend schädlich
causing destruction; damaging

destructor n
Destruktor
cleaning-up commands in object oriented programming
Zerstörer
one who destructs

desulfurization n
Entschwefelung
process of removing sulfur

desulfurize v
entschwefeln
to remove the sulfur

desultory /ˈdɛs.əl.t(ə).ɹi/ /ˈdɛs.əlˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
sprunghaft
jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order or rational connection

detaboo v
enttabuisieren
detaboo

detach /dəˈtætʃ/ /dɪˈtætʃ/ v
entfernen ablösen lösen abtrennen herausnehmen loslösen
to take apart or take off

detached house n
Einfamilienhaus
free-standing family dwelling unit

detail /ˈdiˌteɪl/ /ˈdiːˌteɪl/ n
Detail Einzelheit
something small enough to escape casual notice
Detail
uncountable: a profusion of details
something considered trivial enough to ignore

detail /ˈdiˌteɪl/ /ˈdiːˌteɪl/ v
detaillisieren
to explain in detail

detailed /dɪˈteɪld/ adj
detailliert
characterized by attention to detail and thoroughness of treatment

detailed balance n
detailed balance detailliertes Gleichgewicht
a quality of Markov processes

detain /dɪˈteɪn/ v
verhaften
put under custody

detainee /ˌdɪteɪˈniː/ n
Häftling
one who is detained

detect /dɪˈtɛkt/ v
entdecken
to discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing

detected /dɪˈtɛktɪd/ adj
aufspüren entdecken
Referring to something that has been noticed

detected /dɪˈtɛktɪd/ v
entdecken
Simple past tense and past participle of detect

detective /dɪˈtɛktɪv/ n
Detektiv Privatdetektiv Privatermittler Schnüffler
person employed to find information
Detektiv Ermittler Ermittlerin
police officer who looks for evidence

detector /dɪˈtɛktə(ɹ)/ n
Detektor
device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon

detention /dɪˈtɛnʃən/ n
Haft Gewahrsam
act or state
Detention Innehabung
holding in one's control with no intention to possess
Nachsitzen
temporary custody or confinement

deter /dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/ v
entmutigen
to persuade someone not to do something
verhindern abhalten
to prevent something from happening

detergent /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/ n
Reinigungsmittel
any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant

deteriorate /dɪˈtɪəɹɪəɹeɪt/ v
verschlechtern sich verschlechtern
grow worse
verschlechtern
make worse

deteriorating adj
abwärts bergab

deterioration /dɪˌtiː.ɹi.ɔˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌtɪəɹɪəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Verschlechterung Verschlimmerung Verschärfung
process of making or growing worse

determinable adj
bestimmbar
able to be determined or limited

determinans n
Bestimmungswort Beysatz Determinans

determinant /dɪˈtɜːmɪnənt/ /dɪˈtʌɹmɪnənt/ n
Determinante
scalar that encodes certain characteristics of a square matrix
determining factor

determinate /dɪˈtɜːmɪneɪt/ /dɪˈtɜːmɪnət/ adj
bestimmt eindeutig entschieden
distinct, defined

determination /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
Bestimmung
act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents
act of determining the relations of an object, as regards genus and species
act of determining, or the state of being determined
act, process, or result of any accurate measurement
Unterscheidung
addition of a differentia to a concept or notion, thus limiting its extent
Determination
direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion
Bestimmtheit
quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decision of character; resoluteness
Feststellung
state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy
Entschluss
that which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution

determinator n
Faktor
determining factor

determine /dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/ v
festlegen
to ascertain definitely
bestimmen eingrenzen
to set the limits of

determined /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnd/ adj
beherzt entschieden entschlossen resolut bestimmt
decided or resolute

determiner n
Determinativ Artikelwort Determinans Determinierer
class of words

determinism /dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪzəm/ n
Determinismus
notion in ethics

deterministic /dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪstɪk/ adj
deterministisch
computing, having each stage depend only on the immediately previous state
having exactly predictable time evolution
of a Turing machine
of or relating to determinism

deterrence /dɪˈtɛɹəns/ n
Abschreckung
act of deterring
action taken by states or alliances
art of producing fear of attacking

deterrent /dɪˈtɛɹənt/ n
Abschreckung
Something that deters

detest /dɪˈtɛst/ v
verabscheuen
to dislike intensely

dethrone v
absetzen entthronen stürzen
forcibly remove a monarch
absetzen stürzen
remove governing authority from power

detonate /ˈdɛtəneɪt/ v
detonieren
to cause to explode

detonation /dɛtəˈneɪʃən/ n
Detonation
an explosion

detonator /ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
Zünder
device used to detonate an explosive device

detour /ˈdiː.tʊə(ɹ)/ n
Umweg Umleitung
diversion or deviation

detour /ˈdiː.tʊə(ɹ)/ v
Umweg
intransitive: to make a detour
umleiten
transitive: to direct or send on a detour

detoxification n
Entgiftung Entschlackung
detoxification

detoxify v
entgiften
remove harmful substances

detrending /diːˈtɹɛndɪŋ/ n
Trendbereinigung
removal of long-term trends

detriment /ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/ n
Schaden
harm, hurt, damage

detrimental /ˌdɛtɹɪˈmɛntəl/ adj
schädlich abträglich
causing damage or harm

detritivore /dəˈtɹaɪtəvɔɹ/ /dɛˈtɹaɪtɪvɔː/ n
Detritivore
organism that feeds on detritus

deuce /djuːs/ /duːs/ n
Einstand
tennis: tie, both players able to win by scoring two additional points
Deibel Teufel
Devil, used in exclamations of confusion or anger

deus ex machina /ˈdeɪ.əs ɛks ˈmɑːkiːnə/ n
Deus ex Machina
contrived plot resolution

deuteragonist n
Deuteragonist Deuteragonistin
second most important character

deuterium /djuːˈtɪəɹɪəm/ /djuːˈtɪɹi.əm/ n
Deuterium
isotope of hydrogen

deuterothematic adj
dithematisch zweigliedrig
composed of two traditional name elements

devalue /diːˈvæljuː/ v
an Wert verlieren
lose value
abwerten entwerten
lower value of something

devastate /ˈdɛvəsteɪt/ v
verwüsten
to ruin many or all things over a large area

devastated adj
verheert verwüstet
ruined, ravaged

devastating adj
verheerend
causing devastation

devastation /ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/ n
Verwüstung Zerstörung
act of devastating or state of being devastated

develop /dɪˈvɛ.ləp/ /ˈdɛv.ləp/ v
entwickeln
to create
to progress
to progress through stages
to bring out photographic images
(chess) to place one's pieces actively

developed /dɪˈvɛləpt/ adj
entwickelt
(of a country) not primitive; not third world
mature

developed country n
Industriestaat
country with an advanced economy

developer /dɪˈvɛləpə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈvɛləpɚ/ n
Entwickler
film developer
liquid used in chemical film processing
Entwickler Entwicklerin
software programmer
someone engaged in product creation and improvement

developing adj
Entwicklung entwickelnd
of a country

developing country n
Entwicklungsland
poorer country

development /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ n
Entwicklung
process of developing
something which has developed

development aid n
Entwicklungshilfe
financial aid

deverbal adj
deverbal deverbativ
related to something that is derived from a verb

deviant /ˈdiː.vi.ənt/ adj
abweichend abnormal pervers
of or pertaining to a deviation

deviant /ˈdiː.vi.ənt/ n
Abnormaler Abweichler Perverser
person who deviates
Perversität
thing that deviates

deviate /ˈdiːvi.ət/ /ˈdiːvieɪt/ v
abweichen
To fall outside of, or part from, some norm; to stray
To go off course from; to change course; to change plans

deviated nasal septum n
Nasenscheidewandverkrümmung
physical disorder

deviation /diviˈeɪʃən/ n
Abweichen Abweichung
act of deviating
Sünde Verfehlung Übertretung
state or result of having deviated
Abweichung
statistical deviation
shortest distance between the center of the target and the point where a projectile hits or bursts

deviationist n
Abweichler Dissenter Dissenterin Dissident Dissidentin
One who deviates from accepted beliefs or policies

device /dəˈvaɪs/ n
Devise Emblem Motto
heraldry: personal motto or emblem
Emblem Marke
law: image used in whole or part as a trademark or service mark
Gerät Apparat Vorrichtung Baustein Einheit Einrichtung
piece of equipment
Hilfsmittel Einrichtung Instrument Kunstgriff Vorrichtung
project, stratagem, artifice

device driver n
Gerätetreiber Treiber
software that communicates between operating system and hardware

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ /ˈdɛvɪl/ n
Teufel
a creature of hell
bad part of the conscience
in Christian Science, an evil or erring entity
euphemistically, with an article: Hell (as an intensifier)
person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him
Teufel Satan
the devil: the chief devil
Teufel Teufelin
wicked or naughty person

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ /ˈdɛvɪl/ v
aufbringen plagen reizen schikanieren ärgern
annoy or bother

devil is in the details proverb
der Teufel steckt im Detail
specific provisions of something may be complicated

devil's advocate n
Advocatus Diaboli des Teufels Advokat
canon lawyer
debater

devil's beating his wife interjection
Frau Holle hat Kirmes
interjection uttered when it rains while the sun is shining

devil's wheel n
Teufelsrad
amusement ride

devil-may-care adj
leichtsinnig nachlässig
carefree

devilish /ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/ adj
teuflisch
extreme, excessive
resembling or characteristic of a devil

devilry /ˈdɛv.əl.ɹi/ n
Hexerei Teufelei Unfug
An act of such mischief, wickedness, cruelty or witchcraft
Ulk Unfug böser
mischief
Quälerei
wickedness, cruelty
Hexerei
witchcraft

deviltry /ˈdɛv.əl.tɹi/ n
Teufelei Teufelskunst Unfug
devilry

devious /ˈdiːvi.əs/ adj
unaufrichtig abwegig doppelzüngig durchtrieben gewunden hinterhältig

devise /dɪˈvaɪz/ v
durch Testament verfügen letztwillig vermachen
leave in a will
ausdenken entwerfen erdenken planen
use the intellect to plan or design

devote /dɪˈvoʊt/ /dɪˈvəʊt/ v
widmen
to commit oneself for a certain matter

devoted /dɪˈvəʊtəd/ adj
hingebungsvoll
zealous; characterized by devotion

devotee /ˌdɛvəˈtiː/ n
Anhänger Anhängerschaft Bewunderer Enthusiast Entourage Fan
admirer
Anhänger Eiferer Gläubiger Verehrer
believer

devotion /dɪˈvoʊʃən/ /dɪˈvəʊʃən/ n
Hingabe Hingebung Anhänglichkeit Aufopferung Ergebenheit Widmung
feelings of strong or fervent affection; dedication
Andacht Devotion Ergebenheit Frömmigkeit Hingabe Hingebung
religious veneration, zeal, or piety
Anhänglichkeit Aufopferung Ergebenheit Hingabe Hingebung Widmung
the act or state of devoting or being devoted

devotional /dɪˈvoʊʃənəl/ /dɪˈvəʊʃənəl/ adj
andächtig
of or pertaining to devotion or worship

devour /dɪˈvaʊ(w)ə(ɹ)/ v
besessen sein von eingenommen sein von
to absorb or engross the mind fully
verschlingen fressen schlingen herunterschlingen
to eat greedily
vernichten verschlingen zerstören
to rapidly destroy, engulf or lay waste
verschlingen
to take in avidly

devout /dəˈvʌʊt/ /dɪˈvaʊt/ adj
tiefgläubig
devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties

dew /djuː/ /du/ /dʒuː/ n
Tau
moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc

dew point n
Taupunkt
temperature

dewatering n
Entwässerung
technique for the removal of water

dewberry /ˈdjuː.b(ə)ɹi/ /ˈduˌbɛɹi/ n
Ackerbeere Bockbeere Kratzbeere
Rubus caesius

dewclaw n
Afterkralle Geäfter
dewclaw

dewlap /ˈdjuː.læp/ /ˈdu.læp/ n
Wamme Kehlwamme
pendulous skin under neck

deworm v
entwurmen
to cause to excrete worms

deworming n
Entwurmung
elimination of parasitic worms

dexter /ˈdɛkstə/ adj
dexter rechts rechtsseitig
right

dexterity /dɛksˈtɛɹɪti/ n
Fingerfertigkeit Geschicklichkeit Gewandtheit
skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands

dexterous /ˈdɛkstɹəs/ adj
agil flexibel flink gewandt
agile; flexible
geschickt gewandt tüchtig
skillful in some specific thing
geschickt behänd fingerfertig
skillful with one's hands

dexterously adv
geschickt gewandt
in a dexterious manner

dextrin /ˈdɛkstɹɪn/ n
Dextrin
polymers of glucose

dextrose /ˈdɛkstɹəʊz/ n
Dextrose Traubenzucker
naturally-occurring form of glucose

dharma /ˈdɑɹ.mə/ /ˈdɑːmə/ /ˈd̪ʱəɾ.mə/ n
Dharma
principle that orders the universe

dhole /doʊl/ /dəʊl/ n
Rothund
Asian wild dog

di- prefix
di- doppel- zwei
two, twice}} double

diabetes /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ n
Diabetes Zuckerkrankheit
Diabetes Zuckerkrankheit Zucker
A group of metabolic diseases

diabetes mellitus n
Zuckerkrankheit
medical disorder

diabetic /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/ adj
zuckerkrank
having diabetes
Diabetiker-
of diabetes
diabetisch
suitable for one having diabetes mellitus

diabetic /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/ n
Diabetiker Diabetikerin
person suffering from diabetes mellitus

diabetologist n
Diabetologe Diabetologin
physician whose speciality is diabetology

diabetology n
Diabetologie
the study of the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes

diabolic /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/ adj
diabolisch teuflisch
extremely evil or cruel
showing wickedness typical of a devil

diabolically adv
diabolisch
In a diabolical manner

diachronic /daɪ.əˈkɹɑnɪk/ /daɪ.əˈkɹɒnɪk/ adj
diachronisch
changing with time

diacritical mark n
diakritisches Zeichen Diakritikon Diakritikum
symbol

diadem /ˈdaɪ.ə.dɛm/ n
Diadem
ornamental headband

diademed sifaka n
Diademsifaka
Propithecus diadema

diaeresis /daɪˈɛɹəsɪs/ /daɪˈɛɹɪsɪs/ n
Trema Umlaut
diacritic placed over a vowel letter
Diärese Diäresis
separation of a vowel into two distinct syllables

diagnose /daɪəɡˈnoʊs/ /daɪəɡˈnəʊz/ v
diagnostizieren
determine the root cause of

diagnosis /daɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/ n
Diagnose
identification of the nature and cause of an illness
identification of the nature and cause of something

diagnostic /daɪəˈɡnɒstɪk/ adj
diagnostisch
of, or relating to diagnosis

diagnostics n
Diagnose
the process of determining the state of or capability of a component

diagonal /daɪˈæɡənəl/ adj
diagonal schräg
geometry: joining two nonadjacent vertices

diagonal /daɪˈæɡənəl/ n
Diagonale diagonal
something forming or resembling a diagonal line

diagonal matrix n
Diagonalmatrix
type of matrix

diagram /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/ n
Diagramm
plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show workings or parts relationships
graph or chart

dial /ˈdaɪəɫ/ n
Wählscheibe
disk with finger holes on a telephone
Zifferblatt
graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves

dial /ˈdaɪəɫ/ v
wählen
To select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone

dial down v
vermindern
reduce in intensity

dial tone n
Wählton
telephony signal

dial-a-ride n
Taxibus

dialect /ˈdaɪ.ə.ˌlɛkt/ n
Mundart Dialekt
particular variety of a language

dialect continuum n
Dialektkontinuum
a range of dialects

dialectal /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktəl/ adj
dialektal mundartlich dialektisch
relating to a dialect

dialectical materialism n
dialektischer Materialismus
branch of philosophy

dialectics n
Dialektik
systematic method of argument

dialectologist n
Dialektologe Dialektologin
Translations

dialectology n
Dialektologie
the study of dialects

dialog /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ n
Dialog Dialogfenster
computing: dialogue box
Dialog Gespräch
conversation or other discourse between individuals

dialog box n
Dialogfeld Dialogfenster
window that prompts the user to enter information

dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɔɡ/ n
Dialog Dialogfenster
computing: dialogue box
Dialog Gespräch
conversation or other discourse between individuals

dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɔɡ/ v
Zwiesprache halten
discuss

dialysis /daɪˈælɪsɪs/ n
Dialyse
chemical method
medicine: artificial removal of waste products from the blood

dialyzer n
Dialysator
part of a hemodialysis machine

diameter /daɪˈæmɪtə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈæmɪtɚ/ n
Durchmesser
line
length of this line

diametrically /ˌdaɪ.ə.ˈmɛt.ɹɪk.li/ adv
diametral diametrisch
on exactly the opposite side

diamond /ˈdaɪ(ə)mənd/ n
Karo
card games: card of the diamonds suit
Diamant Brillant
gemstone
Diamant
uncountable: mineral
something that resembles a diamond

diamond anvil cell n
Diamantstempelzelle

diamond frame n
Diamantrahmen
bicycle shape

diamond ring n
Diamantring
finger ring on which is mounted a diamond
Diamantringeffekt
optical phenomenon during a solar eclipse

diamonds /ˈdaɪ(ə)məndz/ n
Karo
one of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♦

dianoialogy n
Dianoiologie
science of the dianoetic or intellectual faculties

diaper /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚ/ /ˈdaɪəpə/ n
Windel
absorbent garment worn by a baby, or by someone who is incontinent

diaper /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚ/ /ˈdaɪəpə/ v
windeln wickeln
To put diapers on someone

diaphanous /daɪˈæf.ən.əs/ adj
diaphan durchscheinend
of a fine, almost transparent texture
diaphan durchscheinend durchsichtig
transparent; allowing light to pass through

diaphoretic /daɪəfəˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
schweißtreibend
generating sweat

diaphragm /ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/ n
Zwerchfell
anatomy: sheet of muscle separating thorax from abdomen
Diaphragma Zwerchfell
contraceptive device
Membran
mechanics: flexible membrane
Blende Zwerchfell
optics: structure with a central aperture used to limit the passage of light

diapir /ˈdaɪ.ə.pɪə(ɹ)/ n
Diapir
intrusion of ductile rock

diapositive n
Dia Diapositiv
photography: slide

diarchy n
Doppelherrschaft Diarchie Doppelspitze
form of government

diarist /ˈdaɪəɹɪst/ n
Tagebuchschreiber Tagebuchschreiberin
one who keeps a diary

diarrhea /ˌdaɪ.əˈɹiː.ə/ n
Durchfall Diarrhö Diarrhoe
medical condition

diarthrosis n
Diarthrose
a joint that can move freely in various planes

diary /ˈdaɪəɹi/ n
Tagebuch
daily log of experiences

diaspora /daɪˈæspəɹə/ n
Diaspora
dispersion of a group of people

diasporal /daɪˈæspəɹəl/ n
Diasporal
diluted collodial solution of some compound

diastole /daɪˈæstəli/ n
Diastole Herzerschlaffung
relaxation of the heart

diatom /ˈdaɪətəm/ /ˈdaɪəˌtɑm/ n
Kieselalge
grouping of minute algae

diatomaceous earth n
Diatomeenerde Kieselguhr
soil

diatonic adj
diatonisch
diatonic

diatribe /ˈdaɪ.əˌtɹaɪb/ n
Ausfall Hetze gehässiger Angriff Hetzrede Hetzschrift
bitter denunciation

diazepam /daɪˈæzəpæm/ n
Diazepam
minor tranquillizer

dibasic adj
zweibasisch
of an acid

dibble /ˈdɪb(ə)l/ n
Pflanzholz Setzholz
pointed implement

dibbler n
Sprenkelbeutelmaus
Parantechinus apicalis

dicastery n
Dikasterium
administrative body of the Vatican

dice /daɪs/ v
in Würfel schneiden würfeln
to cut into small cubes

dice snake n
Würfelnatter
Natrix tessellata

dicey /ˈdaɪsi/ adj
brenzlig
fraught with danger
riskant
of uncertain, risky outcome

dichasium n
Dichasium
cymose inflorescence

dichogamy n
Dichogamie
dichogamy

dichotomous /daɪˈkɑːt.ə.məs/ /daɪˈkɒt.ə.məs/ adj
dichotom
dividing or branching into two pieces

dichotomy /daɪˈkɒt.ə.mi/ n
Dichotomie Zweiteilung
separation or division into two

dichromate /daɪˈkɹəʊmeɪt/ n
Dichromat
any salt of dichromic acid

dick /dɪk/ n
Arsch Arschloch Schwanzlutscher
highly contemptible person
Schwanz Schlange
slang: penis
Schnüffler
detective

dick-measuring contest n
Schwanzvergleich
competition to demonstrate worthiness

dickhead /ˈdɪkhɛd/ n
Eichel Nille
(slang) glans penis
Dummkopf Depp Schwachkopf
(slang) stupid person

dicotyledon n
Zweikeimblättrigen
in botany

dictate /ˈdɪkˌteɪt/ /ˌdɪkˈteɪt/ n
Diktat Gebot
an order or command

dictate /ˈdɪkˌteɪt/ /ˌdɪkˈteɪt/ v
diktieren bestimmen vorschreiben
to order, command, control
diktieren
to speak in order for someone to write down the words

dictation /dɪkˈteɪʃən/ n
Diktat
an activity in school where the teacher reads a passage aloud and the students write it down
the process of speaking for someone else to write down the words

dictation machine n
Diktiergerät
sound recording device

dictator /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹ/ n
Diktator
totalitarian leader of a dictatorship
tyrannical boss, or authority figure

dictatorial [dɪktəˈtɔːɹɪəɫ] adj
diktatorisch
of or pertaining to a dictator
in the manner of a dictator

dictatorship /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)ʃɪp/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹʃɪp/ n
Diktatur Gewaltherrschaft Willkürherrschaft
a government led by a dictator

dictatorship of the proletariat n
Diktatur des Proletariats
the temporary period following the fall of capitalism

diction /ˈdɪkʃən/ n
Diktion Ausdrucksweise
clarity of word choice

dictionary /ˈdɪkʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃənɛɹi/ n
assoziatives Datenfeld Wörterbuch
an associative array
Wörterbuch Diktionär
publication that explains the meanings of an ordered list of words

dictionary form n
Grundform Lemmaform Wörterbuchform

dictum /ˈdɪk.təm/ n
Machtspruch
authoritative statement

dictynid spider n
Kräuselspinne
spider

didactic /daɪˈdæk.tɪk/ adj
didaktisch
instructive or intended to teach or demonstrate

diddle [ˈdɪdəɫ] v
beschummeln

die /daɪ/ n
Würfel
polyhedron used in games of chance

die /daɪ/ v
umkommen
to perish, to cease to exist
sterben umkommen versterben
to stop living

die out v
aussterben
to become extinct

diegetic /ˌdaɪəˈd͡ʒɛtɪk/ adj
diegetisch

diehard adj
eingefleischt hartgesotten
thorough of in one's beliefs

dieldrin n
Dieldrin
cyclodiene insecticide

dielectric /ˌdaɪ.ɪˈlɛk.tɹɪk / adj
dielektrisch
electrically insulating

dielectric /ˌdaɪ.ɪˈlɛk.tɹɪk / n
Dielektrikum
physics: nonconducting material

diencephalon /ˌdaɪənˈsɛfəlɒn/ n
Diencephalon Dienzephalon Zwischenhirn
region of the human brain

diesel engine n
Dieselmotor Diesel
type of engine

diesel-electric adj
dieselelektrisch

diet /ˈdaɪət/ n
Diät
controlled regimen of food
Ernährung Nahrung
food a person or animal consumes
Kost
habitual consumption
Kokkai Parlament Tag Versammlung
council of leaders

dietary fibre n
Ballaststoff
undigested substance

dietary supplement n
Nahrungsergänzungsmittel
substance taken as a supplement to food to replace nutrients

diethyl ether n
Diethylether
diethyl ether

diethylene glycol n
Diethylenglykol
organic compound

dietitian /daɪəˈtɪʃən/ n
Ernährungsberater Ernährungsberaterin
person who studies or practices dietetics

diffeomorphic adj
diffeomorph
mathematics: having a diffeomorphism

diffeomorphism n
Diffeomorphismus
mathematics: differentiable homeomorphism between differentiable manifolds

differ /ˈdɪfə/ /ˈdɪfɚ/ v
differieren unterscheiden abweichen verschieden sein nicht übereinstimmen
not to have the same characteristics
anderer Meinung sein sich uneinig sein streiten uneinig unterschiedlicher Meinung sein verschiedener Meinung sein
to have diverging opinions, disagree

difference /ˈdɪfəɹən(t)s/ /ˈdɪfɹən(t)s/ n
Differenz Unterschied
arithmetic: result of a subtraction
Unterschied Differenz
characteristic of something that makes it different from something else
Differenz Meinungsverschiedenheit
disagreement or argument about something important
Unterschied Andersartigkeit Anderssein Unterscheidung
quality of being different

difference /ˈdɪfəɹən(t)s/ /ˈdɪfɹən(t)s/ v
differenzieren unterscheiden
to distinguish or differentiate

difference engine n
Differenzmaschine
computer

different /ˈdɪf.ɹənt/ adj
verschieden unterschiedlich
not the same
anders
unlike most others

differentiable /ˌdɪf.ə(ɹ)ˈɛn.ʃə.bəl/ adj
differenzierbar
having a derivative

differential [dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ] adj
Differenzial Differential
relating to differentiation or differential calculus

differential calculus n
Differentialrechnung Differenzialrechnung
calculus that deals with instantaneous rates of change

differential equation n
Differentialgleichung
equation involving the derivatives of a function

differentiate /dɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ /ˌdɪ.fəˈɹɛnt.ʃi.eɪt/ v
ableiten
math: to calculate the derivative
differenzieren
math: to calculate the differential
differenzieren diskriminieren unterscheiden
to perceive the difference

differentiation n
Unterscheidung
act of differentiating
Differenzierung Unterscheidung
act of distinguishing or describing a thing, by giving its different, or specific difference
Differenzierung
gradual formation or production of organs or parts by a process of evolution or development
Differentiation Differenziation
in analysis

differently /ˈdifɹəntli/ adv
anders
in a different way

difficult /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ adj
schwierig schwer
hard, not easy

difficulty /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/ n
Schwierigkeit
state of being difficult

diffidence /ˈdɪfɪdəns/ n
Schüchternheit Verlegenheit Zurückhaltung
The state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement

diffident /ˈdɪfɪdənt/ adj
misstrauisch
distrustful
schüchtern unsicher
lacking confidence in oneself

diffidently /ˈdɪf.ɪ.dənt.li/ adv
schüchtern zaghaft
in a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself

diffraction /dɪˈfɹækʃən/ n
Beugung
the breaking up of an electromagnetic wave as it passes a geometric structure

diffraction grating n
Beugungsgitter
surface having many closely spaced lines or slits

diffuse /dɪˈfjuz/ /dɪˈfjuːz/ adj
diffus
not concentrated

diffuse /dɪˈfjus/ /dɪˈfjuz/ /dɪˈfjuːs/ /dɪˈfjuːz/ v
diffundieren
To be spread over or through
To spread over or through

diffusible adj
diffusibel diffusionsfähig
able to be diffused

diffusion /dɪˈfjuːʒən/ n
Diffusion
(physics) the intermingling of the molecules

dig /dɪɡ/ n
Ausgrabung Grabung
archeological investigation

dig /dɪɡ/ v
graben
to move hard-packed earth out of the way

dig out v
ausgraben
to find or retrieve something by removing overlying material

dig up v
ausgraben
to excavate

digamma /daɪˈɡæmə/ n
Digamma
letter of the Old Greek alphabet

digest /daɪˈdʒɛst/ n
Digest
magazine of abridged articles
Verdaute
that which is digested

digest /daɪˈdʒɛst/ /ˈdaɪdʒɛst/ v
aufschließen
in chemistry: to soften by heat and moisture
ordnen
to distribute or arrange methodically
verdauen
to separate food in the alimentary canal
verdauen überdenken
to think over and arrange methodically in the mind
verdaulich sein
to undergo digestion

digestibility n
Verdaulichkeit
digestibility

digestible /daɪˈdʒɛstəbəɫ/ adj
verdaulich
capable of being digested

digestif /daɪˈdʒɛstɪf/ n
Digestif
beverage

digestion /daɪˈdʒɛstʃən/ n
Verdauung
process in gastrointestinal tract

digestive /daɪˈdʒɛstɪv/ adj
digestiv
of, relating to, or functioning in digestion
that causes or promotes digestion

digestive system n
Verdauungssystem
system of organs

digestive tract n
Verdauungstrakt
system of organs within multicellular animals which takes in food

digit /ˈdɪdʒɪt/ n
Finger Zeh
finger or toe
Ziffer Stelle
numeral

digit sum n
einstellige Quersumme iterierte Quersumme
iterated digit sum
Quersumme Ziffernsumme
single operation

digital /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtəɫ/ adj
Finger digital
having to do or performed with a finger
digital
of or relating to computers
representing discrete values

digital camera n
Digitalkamera
electronic camera

digital clock n
Digitaluhr
clock that displays the time using

digital distribution n
Digitale Distribution
digital means of content distribution

digital footprint n
digitaler Fingerabdruck
digital evidence of a person's activities on the Internet

digital rights management n
digitale Rechteverwaltung

digital television n
digitales Fernsehen
broadcasting

digital watch n
Digitaluhr
A watch, usually electronic, that displays time in the form of numbers

digitalis /dɪdʒɪˈtælɪs/ /dɪdʒɪˈtɑːlɪs/ n
Fingerhut
genus

digitalize /ˌdɪdʒɪtəˈlaɪz/ v
digitalisieren
make digital

digitigrade /ˈdɪdʒətəɡɹeɪd/ /ˈdɪdʒɪtɪˌɡɹeɪd/ n
Zehengänger
animal that walks on its toes

digitization n
Digitalisierung
conversion of data from digital

digitize /ˈdɪdʒɪtaɪz/ v
digitalisieren
represent something as a sequence of binary digits

digitizer /ˈdɪdʒɪtaɪzə(ɹ)/ n
Digitalisierer Digitalisiergerät Digitizer

digits n
Nummer
slang: telephone number

diglossia /ˌdaɪˈɡlɑsi.ə/ /ˌdaɪˈɡlɒsi.ə/ n
Diglossie
the coexistence of two closely related native languages

dignified /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/ adj
würdig würdevoll
respectable

dignitary /ˈdɪɡnɪtɹi/ n
Würdenträger Würdenträgerin
important or influential person

dignity /ˈdɪɡnɪti/ n
Würde
quality or state

digraph /ˈdaɪɡɹɑːf/ n
Digraph
pair of letters

digress /daɪˈɡɹɛs/ v
abschweifen abgehen ausschweifen
to deviate

digression /daɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ /dʌɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
Abschweifung Exkurs Umschweif
a departure from the main subject in speech or writing

digressive /daɪˈɡɹɛsɪv/ adj
abschweifend
marked by digression; rambling

dihedral angle n
Diederwinkel
angle between two planes

dihydrogen monoxide /daɪˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n məˈnɒksaɪd/ /daɪˈhaɪdɹədʒən məˈnɑkˌsaɪd/ n
Dihydrogenmonoxid
water, H₂O

dilapidated /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtəd/ adj
heruntergekommen verfallen baufällig
having fallen into a state of disrepair

dilapidation /dəˌlæp.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
Verwahrlosung Zerstörung
(law) damaging a building or structure
Baufälligkeit Verfall
the state of being dilapidated

dilatation /ˌdaɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Vergrößerung
act of dilating; dilation
dilation of a canal or other organ

dilate /daɪˈleɪt/ v
dilatieren weiten
To enlarge; to make bigger

dilation and curettage n
Curetage Kürettage
surgical procedure

dilatory /daɪˈleɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈdɪlət(ə)ɹi/ adj
aufschiebend dilatorisch verspätet
intentionally delaying
langsam zögernd
slow or tardy

dildo /ˈdɪldəʊ/ [ˈdɪɫdoʊ] [ˈdɪɫdəʊ] n
Dildo Plastikschwanz
artificial phallus

dilemma /daɪˈlɛmə/ n
Dilemma
circumstance in which a choice must be made between two alternatives

dilettante /dɪləˈtɒnti/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt/ adj
dilettantisch
pertaining to or like a dilettante

dilettante /dɪləˈtɒnti/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt/ n
Kunstliebhaber
Dilettant Nichtfachmann
person with a general but superficial interest
Dilettant Amateur Laie Stümper
someone who dabbles

dilettantism n
Dilettantismus
the act of behaving like a dilettante, of being an amateur

diligence /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/ n
Sorgfalt
carefulness
Fleiß Eifer
qualities of a hard worker, including conscientiousness, determination, perseverance

diligent /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ adj
fleißig arbeitsam eifrig
hard-working and focused

diligently adv
fleißig
in a diligent manner

dill /dɪɫ/ n
Dillgurke saure Gurke
dill pickle, cucumber pickled with dill
Dill
herb of the species Anethum graveolens

diluent n
Lösungsmittel
A solvent or other liquid preparation used to dilute a sample prior to testing
Verdünner Verdünnung Verdünnungsmittel
That which dilutes

dilute /daɪˈljuːt/ /daɪˈlut/ adj
verdünnt
having a low concentration

dilute /daɪˈljuːt/ /daɪˈlut/ v
verdünnen
to add more of a solvent to a solution; especially to add more water
abschwächen verwässern
to weaken

dilution /daɪˈljuːʃən/ /daɪˈluʃən/ n
Verdünnung
process of making something dilute

diluvial adj
sintflutartig
Relating to a flood

diluvian /daɪˈljuːvɪən/ /daɪˈluvɪən/ adj
sintflutartig
pertaining to a deluge, or flood; diluvial

dim /dɪm/ adj
dämmerig schummrig
not bright, not colourful
dämlich
not smart

dim /dɪm/ v
dimmen verdunkeln
to make something less bright

dim sum n
Dim Sum Dimsum
dim sum

dim-sighted adj
schwachsichtig
not able to see clearly or easily

dime /daɪm/ n
Zehncentstück
A coin worth one-tenth of a dollar

dime a dozen adj
wie Sand am Meer
so common as to be practically worthless

dimension /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ /daɪ̯ˈmɛnʃn̩/ n
Dimension
in physics
measure of spatial extent
in computing
in geometry
in science fiction
construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
single aspect of a thing

dimension /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ /daɪ̯ˈmɛnʃn̩/ v
dimensionieren
to mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions

dimension stone n
Werkstein

dimensional /dɪˈmɛnʃənəl/ adj
dimensional
having a stated number of dimensions

dimensionful adj
dimensionsbehaftet
antonym of dimensionless

dimeric adj
dimer
of or being a dimer

dimethylmercury n
Dimethylquecksilber
(CH₃)₂Hg

diminish /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ v
schrumpfen
To become smaller
verringern reduzieren verkleinern vermindern
To make smaller
verringern abschwächen schmälern
To taper

diminuendo /dɪˌmɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/ n
Diminuendo
direction to play gradually more softly

diminutive /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ adj
diminutiv Diminutiv
grammar
verkleinernd
serving to diminish
diminutiv winzig
very small

diminutive /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ n
Verkleinerungsform Diminutiv Verkleinerungswort Deminutiv Deminutivum Diminutivbildung
grammar: word form expressing smallness

dimmable adj
dimmbar
able to be dimmed

dimmer /ˈdɪməɹ/ n
Dimmer
Rheostat

dimple /ˈdɪmpəl/ n
Grübchen
skin depression, especially at corners of the mouth
Beule Delle
small depression or indentation in generic surface

dimple /ˈdɪmpəl/ v
einbeulen eindellen
create a dimple in

dimwit /ˈdɪmwɪt/ n
Blödmann Dummkopf Dumpfbacke Schwachkopf
person who is deficient in intelligence

din /dɪn/ n
Lärm
loud noise

dine /daɪn/ v
speisen
to eat; to eat dinner or supper

dine and dash n
Zechprellerei
leaving a restaurant without paying after eating

diner /ˈdaɪnə(ɹ)/ n
Speisewagen
a small and inexpensive type of restaurant which may be modelled to resemble a dining car

ding-a-ling n
Bekloppte Bekloppter Hohlkopf
eccentric or crazy person
Klingeling Klingling Tatütata
sound of a small bell; of a fire engine

ding-dong ditch v
Klingelmännchen Klingelpost Klingelputzen Klingelstreich
ringing someone's door bell and running away

dinghy /ˈdɪŋ(ɡ)i/ /ˈdɪŋ.i/ n
Floßsack Schlauchboot
inflatable boat
Dingi Jolle
small boat

dingle /ˈdɪŋɡl̩/ n
Waldschlucht
small, narrow or enclosed, usually wooded valley

dingleberry /ˈdɪŋɡəɫbɛɹi/ n
Klabusterbeere
piece of feces

dingo /ˈdɪŋɡəʊ/ n
Dingo
wild dog native to Australia

dingy /ˈdɪn.dʒi/ adj
anrüchig schmutzig schäbig
drab; shabby; dirty; squalid

dining car n
Speisewagen
restaurant carriage

dining room n
Esszimmer Speisezimmer
room, in a home or hotel, where meals are eaten

dining table n
Esstisch
table in the dining room on which meals are served

dinitrogen tetroxide n
distickstofftetroxid
binary compound nitrogen and oxygen, N₂O₄

dinky /ˈdɪŋki/ adj
niedlich schnuckelig
(informal, British) Tiny and cute; small and charmful
klein und mies klein und schäbig
(informal, US) Tiny and insignificant; small and undesirable

dinner /ˈdɪnə/ /ˈdɪnəɹ/ n
Futter
a meal given to an animal
Abendessen Hauptmahlzeit
main meal of the day
Mittagessen
midday meal

dinosaur /ˈdaɪnəsɔː(ɹ)/ n
Dinosaurier Dinosaurierin
Dinosaurier Saurier Dinosaurus Dino
extinct reptile

diocese /ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ n
Diözese Bistum Eparchie
region administered by a bishop

diode /ˈdaɪoʊd/ /ˈdaɪəʊd/ n
Diode
electronic device

dioecious /daɪ̯ˈiːʃəs/ adj
diözisch getrenntgeschlechtig zweihäusig
botany: having the male and female reproductive organs on separate plants

dioecy /ˈdaɪ.ɪsi/ n
Zweihäusigkeit
the condition of being dioecious

diol n
Diol
organic compound

diopside n
Diopsid
mineral

dioptase n
Dioptas
Mineral

diopter n
Diopter
lens system
theodolite
Dioptrie
unit of measure

diorama n
Diorama
a three-dimensional display of a scenery

diorite n
Diorit
Igneous rock

dioxide /daɪˈɒksaɪd/ n
Dioxid
any oxide containing two oxygen atoms in each molecule

dip /dɪp/ n
Eichmaß Messstab Ölmessstab
dip stick
Absenkung Senke
lower section of a road or geological feature
Dip Soße Tunke
sauce for dipping
Baden Schwimmen Tauchen
short swim to refresh

dip /dɪp/ v
eintauchen stippen tunken eintunken
to lower into a liquid
abblenden
to lower the beam
prüfen Ölstand
to use dipstick to check oil

diphenyl ether n
Diphenylether
(C₆H₅)₂O

diphtheria /dɪfˈθɪəɹɪə/ /dɪfˈθɪɹi.ə/ n
Diphtherie
infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract

diphthong /ˈdɪfθɑŋ/ /ˈdɪfθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɪfθɔŋ/ n
Diphthong Zwielaut Doppellaut
complex vowel sound

diplodocus n
Diplodocus
dinosaur

diploid adj
diploid
of a cell, having a pair of each type of chromosome

diploma /dɪˈpləʊmə/ n
Diplom Abgangszeugnis
certificate

diploma mill n
Titelmühle
university churning out diplomas to unqualified students

diplomacy /dɪˈploʊməsi/ /dɪˈpləʊməsi/ n
Diplomatie
art of conducting international relations
tact and subtle skill in dealing with people

diplomat /ˈdɪ.plə.mæt/ n
Diplomat Diplomatin
person who is accredited to represent a government
someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people

diplomatic /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/ adj
diplomatisch
concerning relationships between governments
exhibiting diplomacy

diplomatic mission n
Auslandsvertretung
group of people

dipped headlight n
Abblendlicht
main light on a motor vehicle

dipper /ˈdɪpə/ /ˈdɪpɚ/ n
Wasseramsel
bird
Kelle Schöpflöffel
vessel

dipshit /ˈdɪpʃɪt/ n
Arschloch Hasenhirn
stupid or undesirable person

dipsomania /ˌdɪpsə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
Dipsomanie
addiction to alcohol

diptote n
Diptoton
(grammar) a noun which has only two cases

diptych /ˈdɪptɪk/ n
Diptychon
picture or series of pictures painted on two tablets

dire /ˈdaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ adj
furchtbar fürchterlich schlimm
bad in quality
furchtbar schrecklich entsetzlich
expressing bad consequences
fürchterlich dringend händeringend verzweifelt
requiring action to prevent bad consequences
böse düster fatal
warning of bad consequences

dire straits n
Notlage
difficult position

direct /d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/ adj
direkt unmittelbar
Straight, constant, without interruption

direct /d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/ v
inszenieren
to be in charge of the direction of a play
beaufsichtigen
to manage, control, steer
befehlen
to order

direct case n
Casus rectus Rektus
any noun case except the nominative (and vocative)

direct current n
Gleichstrom
electric current in which the electrons flow in one direction, but may vary with time

direct debit n
Abbuchung Lastschrift
single order to allow an entity to charge one's account

direct flight n
Direktflug
a flight without changing aircraft

direct free kick n
direkter Freistoß
soccer

direct inward dialing n
Durchwahl
telecommunications

direct object n
Akkusativobjekt direktes Objekt
the noun a verb is directly acting upon

direct speech n
direkte Rede wörtlich angeführte Rede
the writing of speech

directed acyclic graph n
gerichteter azyklischer Graph
directed graph without cycles

direction /d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/ n
Richtung
indication of the point toward which an object is moving
Führung Richtung
work of the director (manager)
Regie
work of the director in cinema or theater

directions /dɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/ n
Anweisungen
instructions

directive /daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ /dəˈɹɛk.tɪv/ n
Direktive Anordnung Anweisung Befehl
authoritative decision
Richtlinie
form of legislative act addressed to the EU member states
instruction or guideline

directly /dɪˈɹɛk(t)li/ adv
direkt gerade
in a direct manner
unmittelbar
in a straightforward way

director /daɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈɹɛktɚ/ /daɪ̯əˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈɹɛktɚ/ n
Regisseur Direktor Regisseurin Direktorin
supervisor, manager

directorate /daɪˈɹɛktəɹət/ /dɪˈɹɛktəɹət/ n
Direktorium
an agency headed by a director

directory /daɪˈɹɛktəɹi/ /dɪˈɹɛktəɹi/ n
Verzeichnis
list of names, addresses etc.
Verzeichnis Ordner
simulated folder
structured listing of files

directory service n
Verzeichnisdienst
software system

directress n
Direktorin Leiterin Regisseurin Vorsteherin
a female director

dirge /dɜːdʒ/ /dɝdʒ/ n
Grabsang Klagelied Trauersang
mournful poem or piece of music

dirham n
Dirham Dirhem
unit of currency

dirigible /ˈdɪɹ.ə.dʒə.bəl/ /ˈdɪɹɪdʒəbəɫ/ n
Luftschiff
a self-propelled airship that can be steered

dirigiste /dɪɹəˈʒist/ adj
dirigistisch
controlled or guided by a central authority, as in an economy

dirndl [ˈdɪəndəɫ] n
Dirndl
traditional Alpine women's dress

dirt /dɜːt/ /dɝt/ n
Kompromat Schmutz
previously unknown negative information, kompromat
Erde Dreck Schmutz
soil or earth
Schmutz Dreck Fleck
stain or spot (on clothes etc)

dirt cheap adj
spottbillig
easily affordable

dirt-poor adj
bettelarm
very poor

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ adj
schmutzig dreckig verdreckt
covered with or containing dirt
schmutzig
illegal, improper
of color: discolored by impurities
dishonourable, violating standards or rules
that makes one dirty
schmutzig dreckig obszön ordinär vulgär
morally unclean, obscene or indecent

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ v
beschmutzen verdrecken
to make dirty

dirty bomb n
schmutzige Bombe
device containing conventional explosives and radioactive material

dirty look n
scheeler Blick
unpleasant look

dirty money n
Schwarzgeld
Money illegally gained

dirty trick n
Gemeinheit
an unkind trick

dirty weather n
Schlechtwetter
undesirable weather

dirty word /ˈdɚɾijˌwɝd/ /ˈdɜːtiˌwɜːd/ n
Schimpfwort
word that is considered vulgar

dis- /dɪs/ prefix
ent-
apart
reversal or removal

disability /dɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ n
Invalidität
Behinderung
legal incapacity or incompetency

disable [dɪsˈeɪbəɫ] v
abschalten deaktivieren
to deactivate a function of an electronic or mechanical device
behindern
to impair the physical or mental abilities of
außer Stand setzen außer Stande setzen außerstand setzen außerstande setzen
to render unable; to take away the ability

disabled [dɪsˈeɪbəɫd] adj
behindert
having a disability

disablement /dɪsˈeɪbəl.mənt/ n
Behinderung
the action of disabling or the state of being disabled

disaccharide /daɪˈsækəɹaɪd/ n
Disaccharid
a sugar consisting of two monosaccharides

disadvantage /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/ /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ n
Nachteil
weakness
setback or handicap

disagreeable [dɪsəˈɡɹi.əbəɫ] adj
unangenehm unsympathisch
not agreeable, unsuitable

disagreement /dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/ n
Meinungsverschiedenheit
A condition of not agreeing or concurring
Meinungsverschiedenheit Streit
An argument or debate

disallow /dɪsəˈlaʊ/ v
nicht anerkennen
to reject as invalid, untrue, or improper

disambiguate /dɪ.samˈbɪɡjuːeɪt/ v
disambiguieren eindeutig machen vereindeutigen
remove ambiguities

disambiguation /dɪsæmˌbɪɡjuːˈeɪʃən/ n
Begriffsklärung Disambiguation
removal of ambiguity

disappear /dɪsəˈpiːɹ/ /dɪsəˈpɪə/ /dɪsəˈpɪɹ/ v
verschwinden lassen zum Verschwinden bringen
to make vanish
verschwinden entschwinden
to vanish

disappearance /dɪsəˈpɪəɹəns/ n
Verschwinden
action of disappearing or vanishing

disappoint /dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ v
enttäuschen
to displease by underperforming etc.

disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ adj
enttäuscht
defeated of hope or expectation

disappointing adj
enttäuschend
that disappoints or disappoint

disappointment /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ n
Enttäuschung
emotion

disapproval /dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/ [dɪsəˈpɹuːvəɫ] n
Missbilligung
disapproval

disarm /dɪsˈɑː(ɹ)m/ v
entwaffnen
to deprive of arms
to deprive of the means or the disposition to harm

disarmament /dɪsˈɑː(r)məmənt/ n
Abrüstung
the reduction of military forces and armaments

disarray /dɪsəˈɹeɪ/ n
Verwirrung
Confused attire; undress
Unordnung
Want of array or regular order

disassemble /dɪsəˈsɛmbəɫ/ v
demontieren auseinander nehmen
to take to pieces

disassembler n
Disassembler
program that translates machine code into assembly language

disaster /dɪˈzæs.tə/ /dɪˈzæs.tɚ/ /dɪˈzɑːs.tə(ɹ)/ n
Desaster
unexpected catastrophe causing physical damage, etc.
unforeseen event causing great loss, etc.

disastrous /dɪˈzɑːstɹəs/ adj
verhängnisvoll
foreboding disaster; ill-omened
katastrophal desaströs verheerend
of the nature of a disaster; calamitous

disavow /dɪsəˈvaʊ/ v
bestreiten zurückweisen
to deny or show the contrary of
abstreiten desavouieren sich distanzieren von verleugnen widersprechen
to refuse to own or acknowledge

disavowal [dɪsəˈvaʊ(ə)ɫ] n
Verleugnung
denial

disband /dɪsˈbænd/ v
auflösen
to break up or cause to cease to exist

disbandment n
Auflösung
act of disbanding

disbelief /dɪsbɪˈliːf/ n
Unglaube
unpreparedness, unwillingness, or inability to believe that something is the case

disbelieve /dɪsbɪˈliːv/ v
ungläubig
not believe

disc brake n
Scheibenbremse
type of brake

discard /dɪsˈkɑɹd/ /dɪsˈkɑːd/ /ˈdɪskɑɹd/ /ˈdɪskɑːd/ v
verwerfen
to throw away, reject
ablegen abwerfen
to throw out a playing card

discern /dɪˈsɜːn/ /dɪˈsɝn/ /dɪˈzɜːn/ /dɪˈzɝn/ v
erkennen bemerken feststellen merken mitbekommen wahrnehmen
to detect with the senses, especially with the eyes
unterscheiden
to distinguish something as being different from something else; to differentiate
to perceive differences
erkennen herauslesen verstehen wahrnehmen
to perceive, recognize or comprehend with the mind; to descry

discernible /dɪˈsɜːnɪbl̩/ /dɪˈsɝnɪbl̩/ adj
erkennbar
possible to discern

discerning /dɪˈsɜːn.iŋ/ /dɪˈsɝn.iŋ/ adj
anspruchsvoll aufgeweckt erkennend kennerhaft scharfsichtig unterscheidend
of keen insight

discernment n
Urteilsvermögen
aesthetic discrimination; taste, appreciation
discretion in judging objectively
the ability to distinguish between things
the ability to make wise judgements; sagacity
Diskriminierung Urteilsvermögen
discrimination
Einsicht
perceptiveness
the ability to perceive differences that exist
the condition of understanding

discharge /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ n
Ablauf
act of accomplishing (an obligation)
Befreiung
act of expelling or letting go
Entlassung
act of releasing a member of the armed forces from service
act of releasing an inpatient from hospital
Entladung
act of releasing an accumulated charge
Abfluss Ablauf
volume of water transported by a river in a certain amount of time

discharge /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ v
entladen
(electricity) the act of releasing an accumulated charge
unload
entlassen
(medicine) to release (an inpatient) from hospital
(military) to release (a member of the armed forces) from service

discharge tube n
Entladungsröhre Gasentladungsröhre

disciple /dɪˈsaɪpl̩/ n
Jünger Jüngerin
active follower or adherent
person who learns from another

discipleship n
Jüngerschaft Jüngersein
condition of being a disciple

disciplinary /dɪsɪˈplɪnəɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ə.pləˌnɛɹi/ adj
Disziplinar- disziplinarisch
For the purpose of imposing punishment
disziplinarisch
Having to do with discipline, or with the imposition of discipline
fachbezogen fachlich
Of or relating to an academic field of study

discipline /ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/ n
Disziplin
controlled behaviour, self-control
category in which a certain activity belongs
specific branch or knowledge or learning
Bestrafung Strafe
punishment

discipline /ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/ v
disziplinieren
to impose order on someone
to teach someone to obey authority
disziplinarisch bestrafen disziplinieren
to punish someone in order to (re)gain control

disciplined /ˈdɪsɪplɪnd/ adj
diszipliniert
possessing mental discipline

disclaimer /dɪsˈkleɪm.ə/ /dɪsˈkleɪm.ɚ/ n
Gegenerklärung Nichtanerkennung Widerruf
law: denial, disavowal, or renunciation (as of a title, claim, interest, estate, or trust; relinquishment or waiver of an interest or estate)
Ablehnungshinweis Ausschlussklausel Haftungsausschluss Schrankenerklärung Verzichtserklärung
public disavowal

disclose /dɪsˈkləʊz/ v
bekanntgeben bekanntmachen veröffentlichen
make known
enthüllen
physically expose to view

disclosure /dɪsˈkloʊʒɚ/ /dɪsˈkləʊʒə(ɹ)/ n
Enthüllung Offenlegung
the act of revealing something
Bekanntgabe Offenlegung Veröffentlichung
the making known of facts

disco /ˈdɪskoʊ/ /ˈdɪskəʊ/ n
Diskothek Disco
discotheque
Discomusik
type of music

disco ball /ˈdɪskoʊ ˌbɑːl/ /ˈdɪskəʊ ˌbɔːl/ n
Diskokugel Spiegelkugel
mirrored sphere

discography /ˌdɪsˈkɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌdɪsˈkɒɡɹəfi/ n
Diskografie
complete collection of the releases of a musical act

discolor v
verfärben
(intransitive) to change or lose color
(transitive) to change or lose color

discoloration n
Verfärbung
act of discolouring or state of being discolored
Blutfleck Fleck Kaffeefleck Verfärbung
discoloured spot

discombobulate /ˌdɪs.kəmˈbɒb.jəˌleɪt/ v
verwirren
to befuddle

discomfort /dɪsˈkʌmfət/ /dɪsˈkʌmfɚt/ n
Unbehagen
mental or bodily distress

disconcert /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt/ /ˌdɪskənˈsɝt/ v
beunruhigen verwirren
verwirren
bring into confusion
stören vereiteln
frustrate

disconcerted /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtəd/ adj
aus der Fassung gebracht aus der Fassung geraten betroffen durcheinandergebracht verwirrt
frustrated and disarranged
in Verlegenheit gebracht verwirrt
ruffled, upset and embarrassed
befremdet durcheinandergebracht verdutzt
self-consciously distressed

disconcerting /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪŋ/ /ˌdɪskənˈsɝtɪŋ/ adj
befremdlich beunruhigend unangenehm
tending to cause discomfort, uneasiness or alarm; unsettling; troubling; upsetting

disconnect /dɪskəˈnɛkt/ n
abklemmen ausschalten unterbrechen
break in an existing connection

disconnect /dɪskəˈnɛkt/ v
ausblenden aus
to sever or interrupt a connection

disconnection /dɪskəˈnɛkʃən/ n
Unterbrechung
to have no connections

disconnector n
Trenner Trennschalter
switching device used to open an electric circuit

disconsolate /dɪsˈkɑnsəlɪt/ /dɪsˈkɒnsəlɪt/ adj
trostlos
cheerless, dreary
untröstlich
inconsolable

disconsolateness n
Trostlosigkeit
state of being disconsolate

discontent /ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/ n
Unzufriedenheit

discontinuity /ˌdɪskɑntɪˈnuːɪti/ /ˌdɪskɒntɪˈnjuːɪti/ n
Diskontinuität
lack of continuity

discontinuous adj
unstetig
in mathematics

discord /ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈdɪskɔːd/ n
Lärm Missklang
harsh or confused sound
Uneinigkeit Streit
lack of agreement
Kakophonie Dissonanz
musical dissonance
Zwietracht
strife resulting from lack of agreement; dissension

discotheque /ˈdɪskəˌtɛk/ n
Diskothek Disco Disko Tanzlokal
nightclub

discount /dɪsˈkaʊnt/ /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ n
Abgeld Abschlag Disagio
deduction made for interest
Rabatt Ermäßigung Preisnachlass Nachlass
reduction in price

discount /dɪsˈkaʊnt/ /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ v
Nachlass gewähren abziehen einen Rabatt gewähren nachlassen
to deduct from an account, debt, charge, and the like
abtun außer Acht lassen unberücksichtigt lassen
to leave out of account
einberechnen einkalkulieren mit in Betracht ziehen mitberücksichtigen
to take into consideration beforehand

discount store n
Discounter Diskonter Discountgeschäft Discountladen Discountwarenhaus Rabattgeschäft
store with lower prices

discourage /dɪsˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ v
entmutigen abschrecken
to dishearten
abbringen von abraten abraten von
to persuade somebody not to do something

discourse /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ /ˈdɪsko(ː)ɹs/ /ˈdɪskoəs/ /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/ n
Diskurs
expression in (spoken or written) words
in social sciences
Diskurs Abhandlung
formal lengthy exposition of some subject
Diskurs Gespräch
verbal exchange or conversation

discourse /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ /ˈdɪsko(ː)ɹs/ /ˈdɪskoəs/ /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/ v
reden
engage in discussion or conversation
Rede
write or speak formally and at length

discourse analysis n
Diskursanalyse
number of approaches to analyzing discourse

discover /dɪsˈkʊvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvɚ/ v
dabei sein erfahren erleben mit erleben / reisen
expose something previously covered
entdecken
find something for the first time

discoverer n
Entdecker
one who discovers

discovery /dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/ n
Entdeckung
the discovering of new things
something discovered

discredit n
Misskredit
act or state

discredit v
diskreditieren in Misskredit bringen
harm reputation

discreet /dɪˈskɹiːt/ adj
diskret
respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic
not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous

discrepancy /dɪsˈkɹɛpənsi/ n
Diskrepanz Abweichung Unstimmigkeit Widerspruch
inconsistency

discrete /dɪsˈkɹiːt/ adj
diskret eigenständig einzeln separat unstetig
diskret
Separate; distinct; individual

discretion /dɪˈskɹɛʃən/ n
Klugheit Umsicht
the ability to make wise choices or decisions
Ermessen Gutdünken
the freedom to make one's own judgements
Diskretion Takt Verschwiegenheit
the quality of being discreet or circumspect

discretionary /dɪsˈkɹɛʃəˌnɛɹi/ /dɪˈskɹɛʃən(ə)ɹi/ adj
Ermessens- auf Ermessen beruhend dem eigenen Gutdünken überlassen frei verfügbar ins freie Ermessen gestellt nach freiem Ermessen gewährt
available at one's discretion

discretization n
Diskretisierung
act of discretizing

discretize v
diskretisieren
convert continuous space into discrete space

discriminant function n
Diskriminanzfunktion
function

discriminate /dɪsˈkɹɪmɪneɪt/ v
diskriminieren
to make decisions based on prejudice

discrimination /dɪskɹɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
Diskriminierung Schlechterstellung
distinct treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage
Diskriminierung Unterscheidung
the act of making a distinction, noting differences between things

discriminatory /dɪsˈkɹɪmɪnət(ə)ɹɪ/ /dɪsˈkɹɪmɪnəˌtɔɹi/ adj
diskriminierend
showing prejudice

discus /ˈdɪs.kəs/ n
Diskuswerfen
athletics sport of throwing the discus
Diskus Wurfscheibe
round plate-like object for throwing

discus throw n
Diskuswerfen Diskuswurf
athletic event where a discus is thrown

discus thrower n
Diskuswerfer Diskuswerferin
athlete

discuss /dɪsˈkʌs/ v
diskutieren besprechen erörtern debattieren
to converse or debate concerning a particular topic

discussion /dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/ n
Diskussion Erörterung
conversation or debate

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ n
Verachtung Geringschätzung Missachtung
feeling of contempt or scorn

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ v
verachten verschmähen
to regard with strong contempt

disdainful /dɪsˈdeɪn.fʌl/ adj
verächtlich geringschätzig
showing contempt or scorn

disease /dɪˈziz/ /dɪˈziːz/ n
Krankheit Infektionskrankheit Seuche
an abnormal condition of the body causing discomfort or dysfunction

diseased /dɪˈziːzd/ adj
krank
Affected with of suffering from disease

disembark /ˌdɪs.ɪmˈbɑːk/ v
ausschiffen
remove from on board a vessel

disembodiment n
Entkörperlichung
spirit that lacks a physical form

disembody v
entkörperlichen
to cause one's soul, spirit, or consciousness to become separated from the physical body

disembogue /ˌdɪs.ɪmˈboʊɡ/ /ˌdɪs.ɪmˈbəʊɡ/ v
münden
(of a river or waters) to pour out, to debouch

disembowel [dɪsɪmˈbaʊ(ə)ɫ] v
ausweiden
to take or let out the bowels

disenchant /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃænt/ /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːnt/ v
enttäuschen
To disappoint
desillusionieren
To free from illusion, false belief or enchantment; to undeceive or disillusion
entzaubern
To remove a spell or magic enchantment from

disenfranchisement /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɹæn.tʃaɪzmənt/ /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɹæn.tʃɪzmənt/ n
Wahlrechtsausschluss Wahlrechtsentzug
explicit or implicit revocation of, or failure to grant the right to vote

disenthrall v
befreien
To free from slavery or captivation

disequilibrium n
Ungleichgewicht
the loss of equilibrium or stability

disfigure /dɪsˈfɪɡjɚ/ /dɪsˈfɪɡə/ v
entstellen verunstalten
change appearance to the negative

disgorge /dɪsˈɡɔːdʒ/ v
auszuspeien
ausspeien ausspucken auswerfen
to vomit or spew

disgrace /dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ n
Ungnade Schande
condition of being out of favor
Schande Schmach
state of being dishonored
Blamage Peinlichkeit Schande Schmach
that which brings dishonor

disgraceful [dɪsˈɡɹeɪsfəɫ] adj
erbärmlich schändlich skandalös
bringing or warranting disgrace

disgruntle /dɪsˈɡɹʌnt(ə)l/ v
verärgern
to make discontent

disgruntled /dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/ adj
unzufrieden missmutig verstimmt
unhappy, dissatisfied

disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ n
Verkleidung
attire to hide/assume an identity
Tarnung
that which masks what's beneath

disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ v
verstellen
to prevent revealing something secret

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ n
Ekel
an intense dislike or repugnance

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ v
ekeln
to cause an intense dislike for something

disgusting /dɪsˈkʌstɪŋ/ /dɪsˈɡʊstɪŋ/ adj
ekelhaft abstoßend ekelig grauslich
repulsive, distasteful

dish /dɪʃ/ n
Gericht
specific type of food
contents of such a vessel
Geschirr
tableware to be/being washed
Parabolantenne Satellitenschüssel Schüssel
type of antenna
Teller Schüssel
vessel for holding/serving food

dish towel n
Geschirrtuch Spüllappen Spültuch Trockentuch
towel for wiping dishes

disharmony /dɪsˈhɑrməni/ /dɪsˈhɑːməni/ n
Disharmonie
the absence of harmony

dishcloth n
Geschirrtuch Trockentuch
for drying
Spültuch Spüllappen
for washing

dishearten /dɪsˈhɑɹ.tən/ /dɪsˈhɑː.tən/ v
entmutigen
discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage

disher n
Eiskugelzange Eislöffel Eisportionierer
a type of scoop

dishes /ˈdɪʃɪz/ n
Abwasch
dishwashing

dishevelled /dɪˈʃɛvəld/ adj
ungekämmt struppig zerzaust
uncombed
ungepflegt unordentlich verwirrt zerzaust
untidy in appearance

dishonest /dɨˈsɑnɪst/ /dɪˈsɒnɪst/ adj
unehrlich
not honest

dishonour /dɪsˈɒnə(ɹ)/ n
Schande
shame or disgrace

dishonour /dɪsˈɒnə(ɹ)/ v
schänden
to bring disgrace upon someone or something

dishrag n
Spüllappen
piece of cloth

dishware n
Geschirr
crockery

dishwasher /ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɚ/ /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/ n
Geschirrspüler Geschirrspülmaschine Spülmaschine
machine
Abwäscher Abwäscherin
person

dishwasher-safe adj
spülmaschinenfest
capable of being washed in a dishwasher

dishwater n
Spülwasser Abwaschwasser Spülicht
washing water

disillusion /dɪs.ɪˈluːʒən/ n
Desillusion
act or state of disenchanting or freeing from a false belief

disillusion /dɪs.ɪˈluːʒən/ v
desillusionieren
to free or deprive of illusion; to disenchant

disillusioned /dɪs.ɪˈluːʒənd/ adj
desillusioniert enttäuscht
experiencing disillusionment

disillusionment /dɪsɪˈluʒənmənt/ n
Desillusionierung Ernüchterung
act of freeing from an illusion
Desillusionierung Enttäuschung Ernüchterung
feeling that arises from the discovery that something is not what it was anticipated to be

disimprovement /dɪsɪmˈpɹuvmənt/ /dɪsɪmˈpɹuːvm(ə)nt/ n
Verschlimmbesserung
reduction from a better to a worse state

disinfect /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛkt/ v
desinfizieren
sterilize by the use of cleaning agent

disinfectant /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/ n
Desinfektionsmittel
A substance which kills germs and/or viruses

disinfection /dɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/ n
Desinfektion Desinfizierung
treatment

disinformation /dɪsˌɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Desinformation
intentionally false information

disingenuous /ˌdɪs.ɪn.ˈdʒɛn.ju.əs/ adj
hinterlistig unaufrichtig unehrlich unredlich unwürdig verschlagen
not noble; unbecoming true honor

disingenuously /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈdʒɛn.ju.əs.li/ adv
hinterlistigerweise unehrlicherweise unredlicherweise verschlagen
in a manner that is not frank or open; deceptively
unwürdig
in an unnoble manner; in a manner unbecoming of true honor or dignity; unworthily

disinherit v
enterben
to exclude from inheritance

disintegrate /dɪsˈɪntɪɡɹeɪt/ v
zerfallen auflösen
break up into one's parts
auflösen desintegrieren
cause to break into parts

disjoin /dɪsˈdʒɔɪn/ v
trennen
To separate

disjoint /dɪsˈdʒɔɪnt/ adj
disjunkt
having no members in common

disjoint /dɪsˈdʒɔɪnt/ v
zertrennen
To render disjoint

disjunction /dɪsˈdʒʌŋk(t)ʃən/ n
Disjunktion
logic

disk /dɪsk/ n
Festplatte
a computer's hard disk
Scheibe Kreisfläche Kreisscheibe
a thin, flat, circular plate
Platte Scheibe Schallplatte
a vinyl phonograph/gramophone record
Bandscheibe
intervertebral disc
Scheibe
something resembling a disk

dislike /dɪsˈlaɪk/ n
Unbehagen
feeling of distaste

dislike /dɪsˈlaɪk/ v
ablehnen
not to like something

dislocate /dɪsləʊˈkeɪt/ /dɪsˈloʊkeɪt/ v
ausrenken auskugeln verrenken
to dislodge a bone

dislocation /dɪsləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
Luxation Verrenkung
dislocating of a joint

dislodge /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/ v
außer Position bringen herauslösen
To remove or force out from a position or dwelling previously occupied

disloyal [dɪsˈlɔɪ(j)əɫ] adj
illoyal treulos
without loyalty

disloyalty /dɪsˈlɔɪ.(j)əɫ.ti/ n
Illoyalität
quality of being disloyal
act of being disloyal

dismal [ˈdɪzməɫ] adj
deprimierend deprimiert düster finster freudlos traurig
depressing
jämmerlich kläglich miserabel unzulänglich unzureichend
disappointingly inadequate
düster trübsinnig fad fade finster freudlos
gloomy and bleak

dismantle /dɪsˈmæntəl/ [dɪsˈmæntʰəɫ] [dɪsˈmænʔəɫ] [dɪsˈmæ̃nɾɫ̩] v
abwracken
remove fittings or furnishings
demontieren auseinander nehmen
take apart

dismay /dɪsˈmeɪ/ n
Furcht Ohnmacht
a sudden loss of courage

dismember /ˌdɪsˈmɛmbə(ɹ)/ v
zerstückeln
cut into pieces
zergliedern
remove limbs

dismiss /dɪsˈmɪs/ /dɪzˈmɪs/ v
entlassen
to discharge
to order to leave
die rote Karte zeigen
to give someone a red card
abweisen einstellen zurückweisen
to reject, refuse to accept

dismissal [dɪsˈmɪsəɫ] n
Abweisen Abweisung Wegschicken
act of sending someone away
Entlassung Kündigung Abberufung
deprivation of office
Abweisung Zurückweisung
rejection of a legal proceeding, or a claim

dismount /dɪsˈmaʊnt/ v
abnehmen absteigen
to get off

dismutase n
Dismutase
any of several enzymes that catalyze dismutation reactions

disobedience /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪəns/ n
Ungehorsam
refusal to obey

disobedient /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪənt/ adj
ungehorsam
not obedient

disorder /dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ n
Unordnung
absence of order
Unruhen
disturbance of civic order or of public order
Störung
physical or psychical malfunction

disordered adj
durcheinander
chaotic

disorderly /dɪsˈɔː.də.li/ adj
unordentlich
not in order

disorganized schizophrenia n
Hebeprenie hebephrene Schizophrenie
disorganized schizophrenia

disoriented adj
verwirrt desorientiert
having lost one's direction

disown /dɪsˈəʊn/ v
ableugnen enteignen sich distanzieren verleugnen verstoßen zurückweisen
to refuse to own

disparage /dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
Missheirat nicht standesgemäße Ehe
marriage

disparage /dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
entehren herabsetzen herabwürdigen
to dishonor by a comparison
in Verruf bringen lächerlich machen verächtlich machen
to ridicule

disparagement n
Herabsetzung Herabwürdigung Verunglimpfung
An act of disparaging

disparaging /dɪsˈpæɹɪdʒɪŋ(ɡ)/ adj
abfällig abschätzig abwertend geringschätzig herabsetzend verunglimpfend
insulting

disparate /ˈdɪsp(ə)ɹət/ adj
disparat ungleich ungleichartig verschieden
composed of inherently different elements

disparity /dɪsˈpæɹɪti/ n
Ungleichheit Unvereinbarkeit
incongruity
Disparität Differenz Ungleichheit Unterschied Unterschiedlichkeit
the state of being unequal; difference

dispassionate /dɪsˈpæʃənət/ adj
leidenschaftslos
not showing, and not affected by, emotion, bias, or prejudice

dispatch /dəˈspætʃ/ /dɪˈspætʃ/ v
besiegen
To defeat
entziehen
To deprive
beeilen
To hurry
verschicken versenden
To send with promptness

dispatch rider n
Meldereiter
military messenger

dispatcher /ˈdɪs.pætʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
Dispatcher Flugdienstberater
A person who controls the movements of vehicles

dispatching n
Versendung
sending

dispel [dɪˈspɛɫ] v
zerstreuen
to drive away by scattering

dispensable /dɪsˈpɛnsəbəl/ adj
abkömmlich entbehrlich verzichtbar überflüssig
able to be done without; able to be expended; easily replaced

dispensation /dɪsˌpɛnˈseɪʃən/ n
Dispens
relaxation of a law in a particular case

dispense /dɪsˈpɛns/ v
abgeben
to eliminate or do without
ausgeben austeilen verteilen
to issue, distribute, or give out
dosieren
to supply or make up a medicine or prescription

dispenser /dɪˈspɛnsə/ n
Abroller Austeiler Spender Verteiler
object used to dispense other items

dispersant n
Dispergiermittel
substance used to stabilize a dispersion

disperse /dɪˈspɜːs/ /dɪˈspɜ˞s/ v
dissipieren
to dissipate
verteilt
to distribute
zerstreuen
to scatter

dispersion /dɪˈspɜːʒən/ n
Verteilung
state

dispirit v
entmutigen
Lower the morale of

displace /dɪsˈpleɪs/ v
umsiedeln verlagern verschieben vertreiben
to move something or someone
verdrängen
to supplant, or take the place of something or someone; to substitute

displaced person n
DP Displaced Person
refugee

displacement /dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/ n
Verstellung
the state of being displaced

display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ n
Monitor Anzeige Bildschirm Display
electronic screen
Vorführung
spectacle

display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ v
anzeigen
to show conspicuously

displease /dɪsˈpliːz/ v
missfallen
to fail to please or satisfy

disposable /dɪsˈpoʊzəbl̩/ /dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/ adj
einweg- wegwerf-
that is designed to be discarded rather than refilled or repaired

disposable /dɪsˈpoʊzəbl̩/ /dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/ n
Einwegartikel Wegwerfartikel
object that is designed to be disposed of

disposable income n
verfügbares Einkommen
amount of a person's income which is available to be saved or spent

disposal [dɪsˈpəʊzəɫ] n
Beseitigung Entsorgung
disposing of
Verfügung
power to use something

dispose /dɪsˈpoʊz/ /dɪˈspəʊz/ v
beseitigen entsorgen
to get rid of something

disposition /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃɪn/ n
Geistesart Gemütsart Gemütsstimmung
Temperamental makeup or habitual mood
Anordnung Einteilung Gliederung
The arrangement or placement of certain things
Gesinnung Hang Neigung Veranlagung
tendency or inclination

disproportionation n
Disproportionierung
a form of redox reaction wherein the reactant is both oxidized and reduced

disprovability n
Widerlegbarkeit
the ability to be disproven; refutability

disprove /dɪsˈpɹuːv/ v
widerlegen
to refute

disputatious adj
streitbar streitsüchtig
inclined to argue; provoking debate
bestritten kontrovers strittig umstritten
relating to something that is in question

dispute /dɪsˈpjuːt/ n
Disput Streit
argument, failure to agree
Debatte
verbal controversy

dispute /dɪsˈpjuːt/ v
bestreiten
to oppose by argument or assertion, to controvert

disqualification /dɪsˌkwɑːləfɪˈkeɪʃn/ /dɪsˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Disqualifikation
act of disqualifying

disquiet /dɪsˈkwaɪət/ n
Beunruhigung Unbehagen
want of quiet

disquiet /dɪsˈkwaɪət/ v
beunruhigen
To make (someone) worried or anxious

disquieting adj
besorgniserregend beunruhigend verstörend
Causing mental trouble

disrecommend /ˌdɪsɹɛkəˈmɛnd/ v
abraten
to recommend the opposite or negation of

disregard /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑːd/ n
Gleichgültigkeit Missachtung Nichtbeachten Nichtbeachtung Zurücksetzung
not paying attention or caring about

disregard /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑːd/ v
außer Betracht lassen missachten
to ignore

disrespect /dɪsɹɪˈspɛkt/ n
Nichtachtung Respektlosigkeit
lack of respect

disrespectful [dɪsɹɪˈspɛktfəɫ] adj
respektlos unehrerbietig verächtlich despektierlich respektwidrig unhöflich
lacking respect

disrobe /dɪsˈɹoʊb/ /dɪsˈɹəʊb/ v
entkleiden
undress someone or something

disrupt /dɪsˈɹʌpt/ v
hindern unterbrechen
to interrupt or impede something
stören durcheinander bringen
to throw into confusion or disorder

disruption /dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/ n
Durcheinander Unordnung
disorder
Störfaktor Störung Unterbrechung
interruption

disruptive /dɪsˈɹʌptɪv/ adj
störend
causing disrupt or unrest

diss /dɪs/ n
Diss
insult or put-down

diss /dɪs/ v
dissen
to put someone down or show verbal disrespect

dissatisfaction /dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ n
Unzufriedenheit
unhappiness or discontent

dissatisfied /dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/ adj
unzufrieden
feeling or displaying disappointment or a lack of contentment

dissect /dɪˈsɛkt/ v
analysieren zerlegen
to analyze an idea in detail by separating it into its parts
sezieren
to study a dead animal's anatomy by cutting it apart

dissection /dɪˈsɛkʃən/ n
Dissektion Präparation
the act of dissecting, of cutting a dead body apart

dissemble [dɪˈsɛmbəɫ] v
verbergen verhehlen
to deliberately ignore something
verbergen
to disguise or conceal something
anmerken lassen heucheln sich verstellen
to falsely hide one's opinions or feelings
vortäuschen
to feign

dissembler n
Gleisner Heuchler
someone who dissembles

disseminate /dɪˈsɛmɪˌneɪt/ v
ausbreiten ausstreuen verbreiten verteilen
intransitive: to become scattered
ausbreiten aussähen disseminieren verbreiten verteilen veröffentlichen
transitive: to sow and scatter principles, etc. for propagation, like seed

dissemination /dɨˌsɛmɨˈneɪʃən/ n
Verbreitung
act of disseminating

dissent /dɪˈsɛnt/ v
dissentieren
to disagree

dissenter n
Dissident Abweichler Dissenter Dissenterin Dissidentin
someone who dissents

dissertation /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɚˈteɪʃən/ n
Dissertation Doktorarbeit
formal exposition of a subject

disservice /dɪ(s)ˈsɜːvɪs/ /dɪ(s)ˈsɝvɪs/ n
Bärendienst Schaden schlechter Dienst
service that results in harm

dissident /ˈdɪsɪdənt/ n
Andersdenkende Andersdenkender Andersgläubige Andersgläubiger Dissenter Dissenterin
ecclesiastical: one who disagrees
Dissident Dissidentin Regimekritiker Regimekritikerin
person who opposes the current political structure, group or laws

dissimilar /dɪˈsɪmɪlə(ɹ)/ adj
ungleich
not similar

dissimulate v
verstellen
to deceive by concealment or omission

dissipate /ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/ v
abbauen dissipieren lösen verscheuchen zersplittern zerstreuen
to drive away
abbauen ableiten aufbrauchen auflösen verbrauchen vergeuden
to use up or waste
abführen sich auflösen sich zerstreuen sich zerteilen verflüchtigen verschwinden
to vanish

dissipation /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ n
Zerstreuung
Auflösung Dissipation Zersplitterung Zerstreuung Zerteilung
act or state of dispersing
Ausschweifung Ausschweifungen Durchbringen Verprassen Verschleuderung Verschwendung
dissolute way of life
Abführung Ableitung Dissipation Leistungsverlust
loss of energy
Ablenkung Zeitvertreib
trifle which wastes or distracts

dissociate /dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /dɪˈsəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
sich distanzieren
to part, stop associating

dissolution /ˌdɪsəˈl(j)uːʃən/ n
Auflösung
dissolving, or going into solution
termination of an organized body or legislative assembly

dissolve /dɪˈzɑlv/ /dɪˈzɒlv/ v
auflösen
transitive: to disintegrate into a solution by immersion
intransitive: to be disintegrated into a solution by immersion
to resolve itself as by dissolution
to terminate a union of multiple members actively
to disperse a group

dissonant /ˈdɪsənənt/ adj
dissonant
music

dissuade /dɪˈsweɪd/ v
abbringen abraten
convince not to try or do

dissuasion /dɪˈsweɪʒən/ n
Abraten
act or dissuading

distaff /ˈdɪstæf/ /ˈdɪstɑːf/ n
Kunkel Rocken Spinnrocken Wocken
device to which fibres are attached for temporary storage
part of a spinning wheel

distance /ˈdɪs.təns/ /ˈdɪs.tɪns/ n
Abstand Entfernung Distanz
amount of space between two points
Ferne Weite
remoteness of place; a remote place

distance /ˈdɪs.təns/ /ˈdɪs.tɪns/ v
entfernen
move away

distance function n
Distanzfunktion

distance learning n
Fernstudium
education obtained remotely

distant /ˈdɪstənt/ adj
fern entfernt abstehend distanziert
far off

distantly adv
entfernt
in a distant manner

distasteful /dɪsˈteɪstfəɫ/ adj
geschmacklos widerwärtig
having a bad or foul taste
anstößig
offensive
unangenehm widerwärtig
unpleasant

distemper /dɪsˈtɛmpə(ɹ)/ n
Staupe
disease

distended /dɪˈstɛndɪd/ adj
aufgetrieben schwanger
(biology) gravid
gebläht
extended or expanded

distil [dɪˈstɪɫ] v
destillieren
to subject a substance to distillation
to make by means of distillation

distillation /dɪstɪˈleɪʃən/ n
Destillation
separation of a substance
Destillat
substance once extracted

distilled water n
Aq. dest. Aqua destillata Aquadest destilliertes Wasser
water that has been purified by distillation

distiller n
Branntweinbrenner Branntweinbrennerin Brenner Brennerin Schnapsbrenner Schnapsbrennerin
a person who distills, one who owns or works in a distillery
Destillierapparat
an apparatus that distills, a condenser, a still

distillery /dɪˈstɪləɹi/ n
Brennerei Destillerie Branntweinbrennerei Destille Schnapsbrennerei Whiskybrennerei
a place where distillation takes place

distinct /dɪsˈtɪŋkt/ adj
deutlich
very clear

distinction /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ n
Auszeichnung
a feature that causes someone or something to be better
Unterschied
that which distinguishes

distinctive /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/ adj
ausgeprägt charakteristisch kennzeichnend unverwechselbar
characteristic

distinctly /dɪsˈtɪŋktli/ adv
deutlich
in a distinct manner

distinguish /dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃ/ v
auszeichnen
to make oneself noticeably different
unterscheiden
to see someone or something as different from others
erkennen
to see someone or something clearly or distinctly

distinguishable /dɪsˈtɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃə.bl̩/ adj
differenzierbar unterscheidbar
able, or easily able to be distinguished

distinguished /dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/ adj
bedeutend hervorragend
celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious
distinguiert vornehm
having a dignified appearance or demeanor

distort /dɪsˈtɔɹt/ /dɪsˈtɔːt/ v
verzerren
to bring something out of shape
to give false account of

distortion /dɪsˈtɔːʃən/ n
Verzerrung Verdrehung Verformung Verwindung
act of distorting
Verzerrung
effect used in music
noise
Verformung Verzerrung Zerrbild
misrepresentation of the truth
Verzerrung Enstellung Verformung
result of distorting

distract /dɪsˈtɹækt/ v
ablenken
To divert the attention of

distracter n
Distraktor
incorrect answer

distraction /dɪsˈtɹækʃən/ n
Wahnsinn Zerstreuung
mental disorder
Ablenkung Ablenkungsmanöver
something that distracts
Ablenkung Störung Zerstreuung
the process of being distracted

distrain /dɪˈstɹeɪn/ v
pfänden
To seize somebody's property in place of payment of a debt

distraught /dɪsˈtɹɔːt/ adj
außer sich aufgelöst verstört völlig verzweifelt
deeply hurt, saddened, or worried

distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/ n
Bedrängnis Bekümmerung Drangsal Kummer
(cause of) discomfort
Not Notlage Seenot
serious danger

distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/ v
bedrücken bekümmern heimsuchen peinigen
cause strain or anxiety
zurückbehalten
retain someone’s property
(künstlich) altern patinieren
treat to make look old

distressed /dɪˈstɹɛst/ adj
beunruhigt
anxious or uneasy

distribute /dɨˈstɹɪbjuːt/ /dɪˈstɹɪbjut/ v
aufteilen
to classify or separate into categories
verteilen ausliefern
to deliver or pass out
verteilen aufteilen
to divide into portions and dispense
verteilen
to scatter or spread
to apportion
verteilen ausliefern beliefern
to supply to retail outlets

distribution /ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/ n
Verteilung
Austeilung Distribution Verbreitung
act of distribution or being distributed
Aufteilung Streuung Verbreitung
anything distributed; portion; share
Aufteilung
apportionment by law of funds, property
Aufteilung Distribution Gliederung
distribution in statistics
Distribution Aufteilung Verbreitung
frequency of occurrence or extent of existence
Distribution Absatz
process by which commodities get to final consumers
Distribution Aufteilung
the result of distributing; arrangement

distributive adj
distributiv
math: property of functions

distributivity n
Distributivgesertz Distributivität
fact of being distributive

distributor n
Verteiler
device that distributes current to the spark plugs
one who distributes, a thing that distributes

district /ˈdɪstɹɪkt/ n
Bezirk Distrikt Kreis Landkreis Stadtbezirk Stadtteil
administrative division

district attorney n
Bezirksanwalt Bezirksanwältin Bezirksstaatsanwalt Bezirksstaatsanwältin Staatsanwalt Staatsanwältin
the title of the local public official who represents the government in the prosecution of alleged criminals

district heating n
Fernwärme
system

distrust /dɪsˈtɹʊst/ /dɪsˈtɹʌst/ n
Misstrauen Argwohn
lack of trust or confidence

distrustful adj
misstrauisch
marked by distrust; doubtful; suspicious

disturb /dɪsˈtɜːb/ v
stören
confuse or irritate

disturbance /dɪˈstɜːbn̩s/ /dɪˈstɝbn̩s/ n
Aufregung Aufruhr Belästigung Beunruhigung Störung Tumult
Störung Geistesstörung
(psychology) serious mental imbalance or illness
Störung
act of disturbing, being disturbed
interruption of that which is normal or regular
Störenfried
something that disturbs

disturbed /dɪsˈtɜːbd/ adj
gestört
showing symptoms of mental illness, severe psychosis, or neurosis

disturbing /dɪsˈtɜːbɪŋ/ adj
störend
causing distress or worry

disuse /dɪsˈjus/ n
Nichtgebrauch Nichtnutzung
disuse

disyllabic /daɪsɪˈlæbɪk/ adj
zweisilbig
comprising two syllables

disyllable /daɪˈsɪləbəɫ/ n
Dissyllabum Disyllabum Zweisilber Zweisilbler
a word comprising two syllables

ditch /dɪtʃ/ n
Graben Schanze
trench

ditch /dɪtʃ/ v
entledigen
to abandon
notwassern
to crash-land on the sea
schwänzen
to play hookey

ditto /ˈdɪtoʊ/ /ˈdɪtəʊ/ n
Unterführungszeichen
ditto mark
dito
the aforesaid

diuresis /ˌdaɪjʊˈɹiːsɪs/ n
Diurese
excessive production of urine

diuretic /daɪjəˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
harntreibend
increasing urination

diuretic /daɪjəˈɹɛtɪk/ n
Diuretikum
drug

diurnal /daɪˈɜːnəɫ/ /daɪˈɝ.nəl/ adj
täglich
done once every day
tagaktiv
happening during daylight; primarily active during the day

diva /ˈdiːvə/ n
Diva
female celebrity
person who considers herself much more important than others

divan /dɪˈvæn/ n
Diwan
collection of poems
council
sofa

dive /ˈdaɪv/ n
Tauchen
a swim under water
Schwalbe
deliberate fall after a challenge
Spelunke
seedy bar

dive /ˈdaɪv/ v
machen
imitate a foul
abtauchen tauchen
to descend
tauchen
to swim under water
to jump into water
undertake enthusiastically

dive bomber n
Stuka Sturzbomber Sturzkampfbomber Sturzkampfflugzeug
type of military aircraft

diver /ˈdaɪ̯vəɹ/ n
Taucher Taucherin
someone who dives

diverge /daɪˈvɜːdʒ/ /dɪˈvɝdʒ/ v
divergieren
to have no limit
auseinandergehen auseinanderstreben divergieren
to run apart

divergence /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)dʒəns/ n
Divergenz
mathematical operator
Abweichung
the degree of divergence

diverse /daɪˈvɜːs/ /dɨ.ˈvɝs/ adj
verschieden unterschiedlich
different
mannigfaltig divers
various

diversification /daɪˌvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /dɪˌvɝsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Diversifikation Diversifizierung
act of diversifying

diversify v
abwechslungsreich gestalten diversifizieren
To make diverse

diversion /daɪˈvɜːʒən/ /dɪˈvɝʒən/ n
Umleitung
A detour, such as during road construction
rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination
Abschweifen Abweichen Exkurs Umleiten Umlenken
act of diverting
Zerstreuung Ablenkung Hobby Unterhaltung Zeitvertreib
hobby; an activity that distracts the mind
Abführen Ableiten Entwässerung Wasserableiten
removal of water via a canal
Ablenkung Ablenkungsmanöver
tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action

diversity /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ n
Vielfältigkeit Diversität Mannigfaltigkeit Vielfalt Unterschiedlichkeit
quality of being diverse; difference

divert /daɪˈvɜːt/ /daɪˈvɝt/ v
ablenken
distract
umleiten umlenken
turn aside

divertimento /dəˌvɝtəˈmɛntoʊ/ /dɪˌvɜːtɪˈmɛntəʊ/ n
Divertimento
eighteenth-century composition in several short movements

divest /daɪˈvɛst/ v
berauben entziehen
to strip, deprive, or dispossess of something

divestment /daɪˈvɛstmənt/ n
Desinvestition Desvestition
sale of some kind of asset

divide /dɪˈvaɪd/ n
Teilung
act of dividing
Graben Kluft
distancing
Graben Kluft Schlucht
large chasm, gorge or ravine between two areas of land
Abtrennung Trennlinie
thing that divides
Wasserscheide
topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins

divide /dɪˈvaɪd/ v
teilen dividieren
divide up; share by dividing
calculate quotient
teilen aufteilen einteilen
split into two or more parts

divide and conquer v
teile und herrsche
Divide and conquer

divide and rule v
Teile und herrsche
Divide and conquer

divided adj
geteilt
separated or split into pieces

dividend /ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/ n
Dividend Dividende
arithmetic: a number or expression
Dividende
finance: a payment of money by a company to its shareholders

divider /dɪˈvaɪdə(ɹ)/ n
Teiler Trennwand
object that separates

divination /ˌdɪvɨˈneɪʃən/ n
Wahrsagen Wahrsagerei
act of divining

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ adj
göttlich
of or pertaining to a god
beautiful, heavenly
of superhuman or surpassing excellence
eternal, holy or otherwise godlike

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ v
prophezeien
foretell (something)
erahnen erraten
guess (something)

divine service n
Gottesdienst
a service of public Christian worship

diviner /dɪˈvaɪnə(ɹ)/ n
Hellseher Hellseherin Wahrsager Wahrsagerin
one who foretells the future
Rutengänger Rutengängerin Wünschelrutengänger Wünschelrutengängerin
one who searches for underground water

diving /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/ n
Tauchen
practice of swimming underwater
Wasserspringen
sport of jumping head first into water

diving bell n
Taucherglocke
airtight chamber used by divers

diving bell spider n
Wasserspinne
spider

diving header n
Flugkopfball
ball

diving mask n
Tauchermaske
mask worn while diving

diving petrel n
Tauchsturmvogel
bird of the family Pelecanoididae

diving platform n
Sprungturm
structure used for competitive diving

diving suit n
Taucheranzug
garment or apparatus worn by a diver for protection from the underwater environment

divining rod n
Wünschelrute
rod used for dowsing

divinity /dɪˈvɪnɪti/ n
Gottheit Göttlichkeit
godhood, state of being God or a god

divisibility /dɪˈvɪzɪbɪlɪti/ n
Teilbarkeit
property of being divisible

divisible [dɪˈvɪzɪbəɫ] adj
teilbar dividierbar
capable of being divided
teilbar
of an integer, that when divided leaves no remainder

division /dɪˈvɪʒən/ n
Teilung Division
act or process of dividing anything
Division Teilung
arithmetic: process of dividing a number by another
arithmetic: calculation involving this process
section of a large company
Teil
each of the parts resulting from division
Division Abteilung
large military unit

division sign n
Divisionszeichen
Symbol

divisive /dɪˈvaɪsɪv/ /dɪˈvɪzɪv/ adj
entzweiend spaltend teilend
having a quality that divides or separates

divisiveness n
Entzweiung Gespaltenheit Spaltung Teilung Trennung Uneinigkeit
the characteristic of being divisive

divisor /dɨ.ˈvaɪ.zɚ/ /dɪ.ˈvaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ n
Divisor
arithmetic: a number or expression

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ n
Scheidung Ehescheidung
legal dissolution of a marriage

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ v
scheiden
to end one's own marriage
to legally dissolve a marriage
to obtain a legal divorce

divorced adj
geschieden
having had one's marriage legally dissolved
legally dissolved

divorcee /dɪvɔːˈsiː/ n
Geschiedene Geschiedener
a person divorced

divorcé /dɪˈvɔːseɪ/ n
Geschiedener geschiedener Mann
a divorced man

divorcée /dɪˈvɔːseɪ/ n
Geschiedene
a divorced woman

divot /ˈdɪvət/ n
Grassode Rasenstück
piece of turf

divulge /daɪˈvʌldʒ/ v
ausplaudern bekannt machen bekanntgeben enthüllen
to indicate publicly; to proclaim
bekanntmachen enthüllen verbreiten
to make public

divvy /ˈdɪvi/ v
Dividend
arithmetic: a number or expression

dizygotic adj
dizygot zweieiig
derived from two eggs that have been separately fertilized

dizziness n
Schwindel Schwindelgefühl Benommenheit Benommenheitsgefühl Schwindelanfall
state of being dizzy

dizzy /ˈdɪzi/ adj
schwindelig schwindlig
having a sensation of turning around
schwindelerregend
producing giddiness

dizzying adj
schwindelerregend
tending to make one dizzy

djellaba n
Dschellaba
robe worn by men in North Africa

do /du/ /duː/ /dʉː/ /d͡ʒ/ v
schon
for emphasis
tun
in questions
tun machen
perform, execute
nehmen
take drugs
reichen
work, suffice

do justice v
gerecht werden
allow to be apprehended in its full scope

do not disturb phraseologicalUnit
bitte nicht stören nicht stören
do not disturb

do not enter phraseologicalUnit
Eintritt verboten nicht eintreten
do not enter

do one v
abhauen
go away

do the dishes v
abwaschen spülen
to wash up dishes

do the laundry v
die Wäsche machen waschen
to wash the laundry

do time v
einsitzen sitzen
colloquial: to spend time in prison

do unto others as you would have them do unto you proverb
behandle andere so, wie du von ihnen behandelt werden willst
One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself

do you accept American dollars phraseologicalUnit
akzeptieren Sie US-Dollar?
do you accept American dollars?

do you accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
akzeptieren Sie Kreditkarten? nehmen Sie Kreditkarten?
do you accept credit cards?

do you believe in God phraseologicalUnit
glauben Sie an Gott? glaubst du an Gott?
do you believe in God?

do you come here often phraseologicalUnit
kommen Sie oft hierher?
do you come here often?

do you have Wi-Fi phraseologicalUnit
Haben Sie WLAN?
do you have Wi-Fi?

do you have a boyfriend phraseologicalUnit
hast du einen festen Freund?
do you have a boyfriend?

do you have a girlfriend phraseologicalUnit
hast du eine (feste) Freundin?
do you have a girlfriend?

do you have a menu in English phraseologicalUnit
haben Sie ein Menü auf Englisch?
phrase

do you have any brothers or sisters phraseologicalUnit
haben Sie Geschwister hast du Geschwister
do you have any siblings?

do you have any pets phraseologicalUnit
haben Sie Haustiere?
do you have pets?

do you have children phraseologicalUnit
haben Sie Kinder? hast du Kinder?
do you have children?

do you know phraseologicalUnit
weißt du? wissen Sie? wißt ihr?
do you know? (of knowledge)

do you need help phraseologicalUnit
brauchen Sie Hilfe? brauchst du Hilfe?
Do you need help?

do you speak English phraseologicalUnit
sprechen Sie Englisch? sprecht ihr Englisch? sprichst du Englisch?
do you speak English? (English specifically)
sprechen Sie Deutsch sprichst du Deutsch
do you speak...? (fill with the name of the current foreign language)

do-gooder n
Gutmensch
One who has a conviction of their own moral superiority

do-goodism n
Gutmenschentum Weltverbesserei
action of a do-gooder

do-it-yourselfer n
Heimwerker
a practitioner of do it yourself

dobbin n
Klepper Mähre Schindmähre
old broken-down horse

dobra n
Dobra
official currency of São Tomé and Príncipe

docent /ˈdoʊ.sənt/ /ˈdəʊ.sənt/ n
Dozent Dozentin
teacher or lecturer in university

docile /ˈdɑː.səl/ /ˈdəʊ.sail/ adj
fügsam folgsam gefügig gehorsam gelehrig
accepting instructions
fügsam gefügig gutmütig handhabbar sanftmütig steuerbar
yielding to control

dock /dɑk/ /dɒk/ n
Dock Hafenbecken
body of water between two piers or wharves
Dock
fixed structure to which a vessel is secured

dock /dɑk/ /dɒk/ v
kupieren
to cut off a section of an animal's tail

docket /ˈdɒkɪt/ n
Prozessliste
schedule of cases in a court
Prozessregister
short entry of the proceedings of a court

docking n
Docking
process of connecting one spacecraft to another

docking station n
Andockstation Dockingstation
piece of hardware

dockworker n
Hafenarbeiter
worker at a dock

dockyard n
Werft
ship repair place

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ n
Doktor Doktorin
person who has attained a doctorate

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ v
verarzten
act as a medical doctor to
doktorieren
award the title of doctor to

doctorand n
Doktorand Doktorandin
postgrad aiming at doctorate

doctorate /ˈdɑk.təɹ.eɪt/ /ˈdɑk.təɹ.ət/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹɪt/ n
Doktorat Doktorgrad Doktortitel
highest degree awarded by a university faculty

doctrinaire adj
doktrinär prinzipienreiterisch
stubbornly holding on to an idea

doctrinaire n
Prinzipienreiter
person who stubbornly holds to a philosophy or opinion

doctrinal adj
doktrinal
of or relating to a doctrine

doctrine /ˈdɑktɹɪn/ /ˈdɒktɹɪn/ n
Doktrin
belief
Doktrin Lehre
body of beliefs or teachings

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ n
Dokument Aktenstück Unterlagen Schriftstück
original or official paper

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ v
dokumentieren
to record in documents

document camera n
Document Camera Visualizer
real-time image capture device

documentarian n
Dokumentarfilmer Dokumentarfilmerin
person whose profession is to create documentary films

documentary /ˌdɑ.kjəˈmɛn.tɚ.ɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ n
Dokumentation Dokumentarfilm
documentary film
Dokumentation Doku
programme or publication of fact

documentary hypothesis pn
Urkundenhypothese
literary-critical theory about the Penteteuch

documentation /ˌdɑkjəmənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɒkjʊmənˈteɪʃən/ n
Dokumentation
documents that explain the operation of a particular machine or software program

dodder n
Seide Teufelszwirn
parasitic plant (of about 100-170 species) of the genus Cuscuta

dodder v
tattern
shake or tremble

dodderer n
Tattergreis Tattergreisin
somebody who dodders

doddery adj
tatterig
doddering, trembly, shaky

dodecagon n
Dodekagon Zwölfeck
geometry

dodecahedron /ˌdoʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌdəʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ n
Dodekaeder
a polyhedron with 12 faces

dodecane n
Dodecan
organic compound

dodecaphonist n
Dodekaphonist
proponent of dodecaphony

dodecasyllabic adj
zwölfsilbig
of twelve syllables

dodge /dɒdʒ/ v
ausweichen beiseite springen
to avoid by moving out of the way
ausweichen umgehen
to avoid; to sidestep

dodgeball n
Völkerball
a sport

dodger /ˈdɒdʒə(ɹ)/ n
Sprayhood
nautical: companionway cover in a sailboat
Ausweicher Umgeher
one who dodges

dodgy /ˈdɒdʒ.i/ adj
unehrlich
dishonest
ausweichend
evasive and shifty
risikoreich riskant
risky
unzuverlässig
unsound and unreliable

dodo /ˈdoʊˌdoʊ/ /ˈdəʊˌdəʊ/ n
Dodo Dronte Doudo Dudu
Raphus cucullatus

doe /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ n
Hirschkuh Hinde Hindin
female deer
Damhirschkuh
female fallow deer
Häsin
female hare
Rehgeiß Ricke
female roe deer

does anyone here speak English phraseologicalUnit
spricht hier jemand Englisch?
does anyone here speak English?

dog /dɑɡ/ /dɒɡ/ /dɔɡ/ n
Hund Hündin
animal
Schabracke
dull, unattractive girl or woman
Rüde Hund
male canine
Hund Schuft Schurke
morally reprehensible person, See also scoundrel

dog /dɑɡ/ /dɒɡ/ /dɔɡ/ v
befestigen festmachen fixieren sichern
to fasten a hatch securely
an den Fersen bleiben plagen verfolgen
to follow in an annoying way
hetzen jagen verfolgen
to pursue with the intent to catch

dog Latin pn
Küchenlatein
bad, erroneous Latin

dog cart /ˈdɒɡcɑːt/ n
Hundewagen
cart drawn by a dog

dog collar n
Halsband
collar for a dog

dog days /ˈdɒɡ deɪz/ /ˈdɔɡ deɪz/ n
Hundstage
the days between early July and early September

dog food n
Hundefutter
food eaten by dogs

dog in the manger n
Neidhammel
one who denies to others something that he or she cannot use

dog meat n
Hundchenfleisch Hundefleisch
dog eaten as meat

dog rose n
Hagrose Heckenrose Hundsrose
the species Rosa canina

dog shit n
Hundekacke Hundescheisse Hundescheiße
fecal matter produced by a dog

dog tag n
Hundemarke
disk attached to a dog's collar
Erkennungsmarke
identification tag worn around the neck by military personnel

dog's life n
Hundeleben
miserable life

dog-ear n
Eselsohr
folded corner of a page

dog-eared adj
Eselsohr
worn out or shabby from overuse

dog-tired adj
hundemüde
exhausted

dogbane n
Hundsgift
Apocynum

dogcatcher n
Hundefänger
catcher of stray dogs

doge /doʊdʒ/ /dəʊdʒ/ n
Doge
chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa

dogear n
Eselsohr
folded page corner

dogfight n
Hundekampf
fight between dogs
Luftkampf
fight between military aircraft

dogged /dɑɡd/ /dɒɡd/ /dɔɡd/ adj
hartnäckig beharrlich stur verbissen zäh
stubbornly persevering, steadfast

doggerel /ˈdɒɡəɹəl/ n
Knittelvers

doggy /ˈdɒ.ɡi/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi/ adj
Hunde-
suggestive of or in the manner of a dog

doggy /ˈdɒ.ɡi/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi/ n
Hündchen Hundchen Hündlein Zamperl
a dog, especially a small one

doggy style /ˈdɒ.ɡi staɪl/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi staɪl/ n
Hündchenstellung
position for such intercourse

dogless adj
hundlos
without a dog

dogma /ˈdɒɡ.mə/ /ˈdɔɡ.mə/ n
Dogma
authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion
doctrine

dogmatic /dɒɡˈmatɪk/ adj
dogmatisch
asserting beliefs in an arrogant way

dogmatist n
Dogmatiker
stubborn, assertive, opinionated person

dogsbody /ˈdɒɡz.bɒ.dɪ/ /ˈdɔɡz.bɑ.di/ n
Handlanger
Person who does menial work

dogsitter n
Hundesitter Hundesitterin
one who takes care of dogs when the owner is absent

dogtooth tuna n
Einfarben-Thun
Gymnosarda unicolor

dogwatch /ˈdɒɡwɒtʃ/ n
Hudewache
nautical: short watch

dogwood /ˈdɒɡwʊd/ n
Hartriegel
tree or shrub of the genus Cornus

doily /ˈdɔɪli/ n
Deckchen
ornamental piece

doing /ˈduːɪŋ/ n
Tun
a deed or action

dolce far niente /ˌdoʊltʃeɪ ˌfɑɹ niˈɛnteɪ/ /ˌdɒltʃeɪ ˌfɑː nɪˈɛnteɪ/ n
Dolcefarniente Muße Nichtstun
enjoyment of idleness

dolce vita /ˌdoʊltʃeɪ ˈvitə/ /ˌdɒltʃeɪ ˈviːtə/ n
Dolce Vita
life of self-indulgence and luxury

doldrums /ˈdɑldɹəmz/ /ˈdɒldɹəmz/ n
Innertropische Konvergenzzone Kalmengürtel
part of the ocean near the equator
Flaute Flautenstimmung Lustlosigkeit Trübsal Trübsinn trübselige Stimmung
state of apathy or lack of interest

doleful /ˈdoʊlfəl/ adj
traurig trübsinnig
evoking sadness

dolichocephaly n
Dolichocephalie
quality or condition of being dolichocephalic

doline n
Doline
depression in karstic terrain

doll /dɑl/ /dɒl/ n
Puppe
a toy in the form of a human

doll's house n
Puppenstube Puppenhaus
miniature house for dolls

dollar /dɔlɚ/ /ˈdɑlɚ/ /ˈdɒlə/ n
Dollar
designation for specific currency

dollar sign n
Dollarzeichen
punctuation symbol $

dollop /ˈdɑləp/ /ˈdɒləp/ n
Klacks Klumpen
considerable lump

dolma n
Dolma
any of a family of stuffed vegetable dishes

dolmen /ˈdoʊl.mən/ /ˈdɒl.mɛn/ n
Hünengrab Dolmen Hünenbett Hünenstein
tomb consisting of a capstone supported by two or more upright stones

dolomite /ˈdoʊl.əˌmaɪt/ n
Dolomit
mineral

dolor /ˈdoʊlə(ɹ)/ n
Schmerz
sorrow

dolostone n
Dolomitstein
rock made mainly of dolomite

dolphin /ˈdɑlfɪn/ /ˈdɒlfɪn/ n
Delphin Delfin
aquatic mammal
Dalbe
maritime structure

dolphinarium /dɑl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ /dɒl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ n
Delfinarium Delphinarium

dolt /doʊlt/ /dɒlt/ /dəʊlt/ n
Dummkopf Blödmann Depp Trottel Tölpel
A stupid person; a blockhead or dullard

domain /doʊˈmeɪn/ /dəʊˈmeɪn/ n
Definitionsbereich Definitionsmenge
(mathematics) the set on which a function is defined
Bereich Domäne
(taxonomy) highest-level grouping of organisms
Domäne Domain
DNS domain name
collection of computers
Gebiet Bereich Domäne
a field or sphere of activity, influence or expertise
Domains Domänen
collection of DNS domain names
Domäne Domain Wissensgebiet
collection of information
Gebiet Bezirk Domäne
geographic area owned or controlled by a single person or organization
Bereich Gebiet
group of related items

domain of discourse n
Diskursuniversum
in formal logic

domain-specific adj
domänenspezifisch

domain-specific language n
domänenspezifische Sprache

dome /dəʊm/ n
Kuppel Schild
architectural element

domestic /dəˈmɛstɪk/ adj
Haus
(of a domesticated animal) kept by someone
national innerstaatlich staatlich
internal to a specific country
Haus häuslich
of or relating to activities normally associated with the home, wherever they actually occur
of or relating to the home

domestic /dəˈmɛstɪk/ n
Domestik Domestike Domestikin
house servant; a maid

domestic cat n
Hauskatze Hauskater Hauskätzin
a domesticated cat

domestic debt n
Inlandsschuld Inlandsverschuldung
debt owed to creditors resident in the same country as debtor

domestic policy n
Innenpolitik
government's policy

domestic sheep n
Hausschaf
Ovis aries

domestic violence n
häusliche Gewalt
violence committed in a domestic setting

domesticate /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/ /dəˈmɛstɪkət/ v
domestizieren
(intransitive) to adapt to live with humans
(transitive) to adapt to live with humans

domestication n
Domestizierung Domestikation
The act of domesticating the action of taming

domestique n
Domestik
rider who assists

domicile /ˈdɑmɪsaɪl/ n
Domizil
home or residence

dominance /ˈdɑːmɪnəns/ /ˈdɒmɪnəns/ n
Herrschaft
being in a position over others
Dominanz
state of being dominant

dominant /ˈdɑmənənt/ /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ adj
dominant
ruling, governing

dominate /ˈdɑːməˌneɪt/ /ˈdɒməˌneɪt/ v
dominieren
to govern, rule or control by superior authority or power
to exert an overwhelming guiding influence over something or someone

dominatrix /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪtɹɪks/ n
Domina
A dominant female in sadomasochistic practices

dominical adj
sonntäglich
of or pertaining to Sunday

dominion /dəˈmɪnjən/ n
Dominion Einflussbereich Herrschaftsgebiet Machtgebiet
a kingdom, nation, or other sphere of influence
Herrschaft Oberherrschaft Vorherrschaft
power or the use of power; sovereignty over something

domino effect n
Dominoeffekt
chain of events
theory of encroaching communism

dominoes /ˈdɑmɪnoʊz/ /ˈdɒmɪnəʊz/ n
Domino
game

don /dɑn/ /dɒn/ v
anziehen
put on clothes

don't /doʊnt/ /dəʊnt/ v
nicht
do not

don't count your chickens before they're hatched proverb
man soll den Tag nicht vor dem Abend loben Man soll das Fell des Bären nicht verteilen, bevor er erlegt ist. mach keine Milchmädchenrechnung auf
don't count on things if you don't have them yet

don't look a gift horse in the mouth proverb
einem geschenkten Gaul schaut man nicht ins Maul einem geschenkten Gaul guckt man nicht ins Maul einem geschenkten Gaul sieht man nicht ins Maul
a phrase referring to unappreciatively questioning of a gift or handout too closely

don't mention it phraseologicalUnit
keine Ursache nichts zu danken
it is too trivial to warrant thanks

don't mind if I do phraseologicalUnit
sehr gerne!
used to express acceptance of something offered to the speaker

don't worry phraseologicalUnit
sich Sorgen machen
indicates to the interlocutor not to worry about something

donate /dəʊˈneɪt/ /ˈdoʊˌneɪt/ v
schenken spenden stiften
to give away something of value

donation /doʊˈneɪʃən/ /dəʊˈneɪʃən/ n
Spende Abgabe
a voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause

donator n
Spender
one who donates

done /dʌn/ adj
fertig gar
(of food) ready, fully cooked
fertig
In a state of having completed or finished an activity

doner kebab /ˈdɒn.ə(ɹ).kəˌbæb/ n
Döner Döner Kebab
Turkish dish of grilled meat served with pita

dong n
Đồng
currency

donga /dɒːŋɡə/ /ˈdɒŋɡə/ n
Donga
a dry, eroded watercourse

dongle /ˈdɑŋɡl̩/ /ˈdɒŋɡl̩/ n
Dongle Kopierschutzstecker
A hardware device utilized by a specific application for purposes of copy protection
Adapter
Any short wired connector

donkey /ˈdɑŋki/ /ˈdɒŋki/ n
Esel Grauchen Grautier
a domestic animal
Esel
a fool
a stubborn person

donor /ˈdoʊnɚ/ /ˈdəʊnə/ n
Schenker
one who donates

doodle /ˈduː.dəl/ n
Penis Schwanz
penis
Gekritzel Kritzelei
small mindless sketch

doodle /ˈduː.dəl/ v
kritzeln
to draw or scribble aimlessly

doohickey /ˈduhɪki/ n
Dingsbums Dingsda
a thing

doom /duːm/ n
Untergang
death
drohendes Unheil
feeling of danger

doom /duːm/ v
verurteilen
to condemn

doomed /duːmd/ adj
verurteilt
certain to suffer death, failure, or a similarly negative outcome

doomsayer /ˈdumˌseɪ.ɚ/ /ˈduːmˌseɪ.ə/ n
Apokalyptiker Untergangsprophet
one who predicts doom

doomsday /ˈduːmz.deɪ/ n
Tag des jüngsten Gerichts
any day of decisive judgement
day when God is expected to judge the world

doona /ˈduːnə/ n
Bettdecke Deckbett Steppdecke
Padded blanket

door /do(ː)ɹ/ /doə/ /dɔɹ/ /dɔː/ n
Tür Türe Türen
portal of entry into a building, room or vehicle

door chain n
Türkette
a device that allows a door to be partially opened from the inside

door frame /ˈdɔɹ ˌfɹeɪm/ /ˈdɔː ˌfɹeɪm/ n
Türrahmen
frame into which a door is fitted

door handle n
Türklinke Klinke Türknauf
mechanism used to open or close a door

door to door adv
von Tür zu Tür
from one household or business to the next
from ultimate origin to ultimate destination

door-to-door adj
Tür-zu-Tür
going from house to house

doorbell n
Klingel Türklingel Hausglocke Türglocke
device on or adjacent to an outer door for announcing one's presence

doorkeeper n
Concierge Portier
person in charge of an entryway

doorknob /ˈdɔɹ.nɑb/ /ˈdɔː.nɒb/ n
Türknauf Türklinke Türknopf
circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of a door

doorknocker n
Klopfer Türklopfer
door knocker

doorless adj
türlos
doorless

doorman n
Pförtner
man who holds open the door at the entrance to a building

doormat /ˈdɔː(ɹ)ˌmæt/ n
Fußmatte Fußabstreifer
coarse mat that appears at the entrance to a house

doorstep n
Eingangsstufe Türschwelle
threshold of a doorway

doorway /ˈdo(ː)ɹweɪ/ /ˈdoəweɪ/ /ˈdɔɹweɪ/ /ˈdɔːweɪ/ n
Türöffnung
passage of a door

dopamine /ˈdoʊpəmɪn/ /ˈdəʊpəmiːn/ n
Dopamin
the neurotransmitter

dope [doʊp] [dəʊp] n
Stoff
slang: any illicit drug

dope [doʊp] [dəʊp] v
dotieren
electronics: add a dopant to
dopen
slang: affect with drugs

doping n
Dotierung
addition of small quantities of an element to a semiconductor
Doping
use of drugs to improve athletic performance

doppelbock n
Doppelbock
beer

doppelganger /ˈdɑp(ə)lˌɡɛŋəɹ/ /ˈdɒp(ə)lˌɡɛŋə/ n
Doppelgänger
remarkably similar double
ghostly double of a living person

dorcas gazelle n
Dorkasgazelle
Gazella dorcas

dork /dɔɹk/ /dɔːk/ n
Depp Idiot Trottel
a quirky, silly, and/or stupid socially inept person, or one who is out of touch with contemporary trends
Pimmel Rute Schwanz
vulgar, slang: penis

dorm /dɔɹm/ /dɔːm/ n
Schlafsaal
room
Ruhezustand
state

dormant /ˈdɔɹmənt/ /ˈdɔːmənt/ adj
inaktiv schlafend
inactive, asleep, suspended

dormant volcano n
ruhender Vulkan
inactive volcano that may return active

dormer n
Dachgaube
roofed projection

dormer-window n
Gaube Dachgaubenfenster Gaubenfenster Gaupe Gaupenfenster
upright window in a roof

dormitory /ˈdɔɹmɪˌtɔɹi/ n
Studentenheim Wohnheim Dormitorium Heim Studentenwohnheim
building or part thereof
Schlafsaal Dormitorium
room for sleeping

dormouse /ˈdɔɹmaʊs/ /ˈdɔːmaʊs/ n
Schlafmütze Siebenschläfer
A person who sleeps a great deal
Siebenschläfer Bilch Schlafmaus Schläfer
rodent

dorsal /ˈdɔɹsəl/ adj
dorsal
Rücken
relating to the side in which the backbone is located

dorsal fin n
Finne Rückenflosse
fin on a marine animal's back

dorsum n
Dorsum
astrogeology
Dorsum Rücken
back of an animal
Dorsum Dorsum linguae Zungenrücken
back of the tongue

dosage n
Dosierung
medication

dose /doʊs/ /dəʊs/ n
Dosis
measured portion of medicine
quantity of an agent administered at any one time

dose /doʊs/ /dəʊs/ v
dosieren
to administer a dose
to prescribe a dose

dosimeter n
Dosimeter
device used to measure a dose

dosing n
Dosierung
The administration of a dose

doss-house n
Absteige Penne
sleeping-place for the homeless

dossier /ˈdɒs.i.eɪ/ /ˈdɔs.jeɪ/ n
Akte Dossier
a collection of papers and/or other sources

dot /dɑt/ /dɒt/ n
Punkt
small spot or mark
dot in URL's or email addresses
punctuation mark
decimal point
morse code symbol

dot matrix /ˈdɑt ˌmætɹɪks/ /ˈdɒt ˌmeɪtɹɪks/ n
Punktmatrix
two-dimensional array or pattern of dots

dot matrix printer n
Matrixdrucker Nadeldrucker
type of printer

dot the i's and cross the t's /ˈdɑt ði ˌaɪz ən(d) ˈkɹɔs ðə ˌtiz/ /ˈdɒt ði ˌaɪz ən(d) ˈkɹɒs ðə ˌtiːz/ /ˈdɔt ðɘ ˌɒez ɘn(d) ˈkɹɔs ðɘ ˌtɘjz/ v
das [[i-Tüpfelchen]] setzen
Take care of every detail

dot-com bubble n
Dotcom-Blase

dotage /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/ /ˈdəʊtɪdʒ/ n
Altersschwäche Senilität
senility

dote /dəʊt/ n
Liebling Schatz Schätzchen
darling, cutie

dote /dəʊt/ v
einen Narren fressen (an etwas) schwärmen verhätscheln vernarrt sein (in jemanden)
to be foolishly fond of

dotted adj
gepunktet
(of a line) made up of a series of dots

dotted line n
gepunktete Linie
a line made up of dots or dashes

double /ˈdʌb.əl/ adj
doppel-
Designed for two users
false, deceitful, or hypocritical
doppellagig zweilagig
folded in two; composed of two layers
kontra-
in music, of an instrument, sounding an octave lower
doppelt
made up of two matching or complementary elements
twice the quantity
having two aspects; ambiguous
gefüllt
of flowers, having more than the normal number of petals

double /ˈdʌb.əl/ n
Doppelter
a drink with double amount of alcohol
Doppelgänger Double
a person resembling or standing for another
Doppelte
twice the number or size etc

double /ˈdʌb.əl/ v
kontrieren
bridge: to make a call that will double certain scoring points
doubeln
to act as substitute
to serve two roles
ballen
to clench
verdoppeln
to fold over so as to make two folds
doppeln
to go at twice the normal speed
verdoppeln doppeln
to multiply by two

double Dutch n
Kauderwelsch
incomprehensible language

double English n
Roman
22-point type

double agent n
Doppelagent Doppelagentin
spy

double bass /ˈdʌ.bl̩beɪs/ n
Kontrabass
largest instrument of violin family

double bed n
Doppelbett
a bed designed for two adults

double chin n
Doppelkinn
a layer of fat under the chin

double doors n
Doppeltüren
a set of two adjoining doors that can be opened independently

double down v
verdoppeln
gambling

double fault n
Doppelfehler
missing of both the first serve and second serve

double great primer n
Canon

double jeopardy n
Doppelbestrafung nicht zweimal in derselben Sache
trying someone twice for the same offense

double life /ˈdʌb(ə)l ˌlaɪf/ n
Doppelleben
existence or life that has two aspects, particularly when one of them is regarded as embarrassing, immoral, or unlawful and thus kept hidden from a person's family, friends, and work colleagues

double negative n
doppelte Verneinung
phrase in which there are two negative words

double penetration n
Doppeldecker Doppelpenetration
The simultaneous penetration of one or more orifices of one person by two other people

double pica n
Secunda Text
22-point type
Doppelcicero
24-point type

double reed n
Doppelrohrblatt
a pair of reeds in wind instruments

double room n
Doppelzimmer
hotel room with two beds or one double bed

double sheet bend n
Doppelte Schotstek
knot

double standard n
Doppelmoral Messen mit zweierlei Maß zweierlei Maß
the situation of groups one of which is excused from following a standard

double star n
Doppelstern
double star

double take n
zweimal hinsehen müssen
reaction to surprising sight

double-barrelled shotgun n
Doppelflinte doppelläufige Schrotflinte
type of shot-firing gun

double-check v
gegenchecken
to check again

double-click n
Doppelklick
action or event of pushing mouse-button twice

double-click v
doppelklicken
to push a mouse-button twice

double-cross v
aufs Kreuz legen ein Doppelspiel treiben mit hintergehen
to betray or go back on

double-decker n
Doppeldecker
bus with two decks

double-decker bus n
Doppeldecker Doppelstockbus Doppeldeckerbus
bus that has two levels of seating

double-digit adj
zweistellig
between 10 and 99 inclusive

double-edged adj
zweischneidig
a blade that is sharp on both edges
figuratively: possibly dangerous, ambiguous

double-edged sword n
zweischneidiges Schwert
idiomatic

double-park v
in zweiter Reihe parken
to park a car next to a car already parked on the side of a street

double-u n
We
name of the letter W, w

doublet /ˈdʌblət/ n
Dublette Scheideform
pair of cognates in a language

doublethink n
Doppeldenk
The power of holding two contradictory beliefs

doubloon /dʌˈbluːn/ n
Dublone Duplone
former Spanish gold coin

doubly adv
doppelt
in a double manner

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ n
Zweifel
uncertainty

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ v
zweifeln bezweifeln
to lack confidence in something

doubtful /ˈdaʊtfəl/ adj
zweifelnd
experiencing or showing doubt
zweifelhaft
subject to, or causing doubt
improbable or unlikely
suspicious, or of dubious character
undecided or of uncertain outcome

doubting Thomas n
ungläubiger Thomas
one who requires proof

doubtless /ˈdaʊ̯tləs/ /ˈdʌʊ̯tləs/ adj
zweifellos zweifelsfrei
characterized by no doubt

doubtless /ˈdaʊ̯tləs/ /ˈdʌʊ̯tləs/ adv
zweifellos
without question

douche /duːʃ/ n
Dusche
a jet or current of water or vapour directed upon some part of the body to benefit it medicinally

douche /duːʃ/ v
spülen
to use a douche

douchebag /ˈduːʃˌbæɡ/ n
Arschloch Idiot Penner Scheißkerl Widerling
slang: jerk, idiot

dough /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ /dʌf/ n
Teig
mix of flour and other ingredients
Knete
money (slang)

doughlike adj
teigartig
resembling dough

doughnut /ˈdoʊnət/ /ˈdəʊˌnʌt/ n
Donut Krapfen Berliner Pfannkuchen
deep-fried piece of dough or batter
Reifen
tire

doughy /ˈdoʊi/ /ˈdəʊˌi/ adj
teigartig teigig
Having the characteristics of dough

doula /ˈduːlə/ n
Doula
support person

dour /ˈdʊə/ /ˈdʊɹ/ adj
dumpf düster trist
expressing gloom or melancholy
abweisend griesgrämig mürrisch rau unwirsch verdrießlich
stern, harsh and forbidding
halsstarrig starrköpfig störrisch unnachgiebig
unyielding and obstinate

douroucouli n
Nachtaffe
monkey of genus Aotus

dove /doʊv/ /dəʊv/ /dʌv/ n
Taube
bird of the family Columbidae
politics: person favouring conciliation
Täubchen
term of endearment

dovecote /ˈdʌv.kɑt/ /ˈdʌv.kɒt/ n
Taubenhaus
house or box in which domestic pigeons breed

dovetail /ˈdʌvteɪl/ n
Schwalbenschwanzverbindung Verzahnung
woodworking

dovetail /ˈdʌvteɪl/ v
einpassen
fit together well (ditransitive)
abstimmen haargenau zu (etwas) passen sich nahtlos zusammenfügen verzahnen
fit together well (transitive)

dowager /ˈdaʊədʒə/ /ˈdaʊədʒɚ/ n
Matrone
lady of dignified bearing
Witwe von Stand
widow

dowdy /ˈdaʊdi/ adj
abgetragen schäbig
lacking stylishness or neatness; shabby
schäbig unelegant
plain and unfashionable in style or dress

dowel /ˈdaʊəl/ n
Dübel
a pin fitting into holes, partly in one piece and partly in the other to keep them in their position
piece of wood fitted into a surface

dower /ˈdaʊ.əɹ/ [ˈdaʊ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈdaʊ.ɚ] n
Leibgedinge Leibzucht
part of deceased's property
Wittum
property given to wife at marriage

down /daʊn/ adj
down
depressed
unten
on a lower level than before
krank
sick or ill

down /daʊn/ adv
runter herunter
from a high to a low position, downwards
unten
in a lower position

down /daʊn/ n
Hügel
hill, rolling grassland
Daune
soft, immature feathers

down /daʊn/ preposition
ab
from one end to another

down /daʊn/ v
drinken exen runterkippen schlucken
to drink or swallow
fallen lassen
to drop
versenken
to pot a ball

down and out adj
heruntergekommen
in a condition of poverty or debility

down bow n
Abstrich

down in the mouth adj
den Kopf hängen lassen
sad

down payment n
Anzahlung
payment representing a fraction of the price

down the track
am Ende im weiteren Verlauf in der Folge in der Zukunft in der weiteren Entwicklung später
further along, in terms of time or progress

down with interjection
nieder mit
away with

down-to-earth adj
bodenständig
practical; realistic

downbeat adj
pessimistisch
sad

downcast adj
entmutigt geknickt niedergeschlagen
feeling despondent
niedergeschlagen
looking downwards

downer /ˈdaʊnə/ /ˈdaʊnɚ/ n
Downer
drug

downfall n
Ruin
cause of such a fall; a critical blow or error
Niedergang Untergang Verfall
precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth

downgrade /ˈdaʊnˌɡɹeɪd/ v
herabstufen herunterstufen
To place lower in position

downhearted adj
niedergeschlagen
sad or discouraged

downhill /ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/ /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/ adv
bergab
down a slope

downhill /ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/ /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/ n
Abfahrt
discipline of alpine skiing

downhiller n
Abfahrer Abfahrtsläufer
skier

download /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ n
Herunterladen Download
file transfer to the local computer

download /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ v
herunterladen downloaden
to transfer data from a remote computer to a local one

downloadable adj
downloadbar
capable of being downloaded

downplay v
bagatellisieren herunterspielen kleinreden verharmlosen
to de-emphasize; to present or portray something as less important or consequential

downpour /ˈdaʊn.pɔː(ɹ)/ n
Regenguss
heavy rain

downright /ˈdaʊnˌɹaɪt/ adv
geradezu
really; actually; quite; thoroughly; utterly

downshift v
herunterschalten
shift a transmission into a lower gear

downside /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/ n
Kehrseite Nachteil Schattenseite
disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous
Abschwächung Abwärtsbewegung Abwärtstrend
downward tendency

downsizing n
Downsizing
reducing engine's capacity at same power or increasing engine's power without increasing capacity

downspout n
Fallrohr
vertical pipe or conduit

downstairs /daʊnˈstɛəz/ /daʊnˈstɛɹz/ adv
unten nach unten treppab treppabwärts
downstairs (adverb)

downstate n
südliche Hälfte (des US-Bundesstaates) südlicher Teil (des US-Bundesstaates)
southern section of a state

downstream adj
stromabwärts
lower down, in relation to a river or stream

downstream adv
flussabwärts
Following the path of a river or stream

downtime n
Ausfallzeit Downtime
amount of time lost

downtown n
Innenstadt Stadtmitte Stadtzentrum Zentrum
either the lower, or the business center of a city or town

downtrodden adj
unterdrückt
oppressed, persecuted or subjugated

downturn n
Abschwung Rückgang
a downward trend, or the beginnings of one

downward /ˈdaʊnwəd/ /ˈdaʊnwɚd/ adj
Abwärts- absteigend nach unten gehend niedersinkend
moving down

downward /ˈdaʊnwəd/ /ˈdaʊnwɚd/ adv
abwärts nach unten runter
toward a lower level

downwards /ˈdaʊnwədz/ /ˈdaʊnwɚdz/ adv
abwärts nach unten
towards a lower place

downwind /ˌdaʊnˈwɪnd/ adv
in Windrichtung mit dem Wind unter dem Winde vor dem Wind windabgewandt windabwärts
in the same direction as the wind is blowing

downy /ˈdaʊni/ adj
flaumig
having down

dowry /ˈdaʊəɹi/ /ˈdaʊɹi/ n
Mitgift Aussteuer Brautschatz
property or payment given at time of marriage

dowser /ˈdæʊzə/ n
Rhabdomant Wünschelrutengänger Wünschelrutengängerin Rhabdomantin Rutengänger Rutengängerin
one who uses the dowser or divining rod

dowsing n
Wünschelrutengehen
water seeking practice

doxology /dɑkˈsɑlədʒi/ /dɒkˈsɒlədʒi/ n
Doxologie
expression of praise to God, especially a short hymn

doxx /dɑks/ /dɒks/ v
doxen
publish personal information (of an individual) on the Internet

doyen /dwɑˈjæ̃/ /ˈdɔɪ.ən/ n
Altmeister
the senior member

doze v
dösen
to sleep lightly or briefly

doze off v
einnicken
fall asleep unintentionally

dozen /ˈdʌzn̩/ n
Dutzende
dozens: a large number
Dutzend
twelve

dozer n
Dösende Dösender Schlummernde Schlummernder
one who dozes
Dozer Raupe
dozer

drachma /ˈdɹæk.mə/ n
Drachme
currency

draconian /dɹəˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /dɹəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ adj
drakonisch drastisch entschieden
severe, oppressive or strict

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ adj
vom Fass
Referring to drinks on tap

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ n
Schluck Zug
amount of liquid that is drunk in one swallow
Fassbier gezapftes Bier
beer drawn from a cask or keg
Musterung Wehrdienst
conscription
Luftzug Durchzug Zug Zugluft
current of air
Tiefgang
depth of water needed to float ship
Zug
draw through a flue
Entwurf
early version of a written work
preliminary sketch
Tratte
order for money to be paid
Draft
system of assigning rookie players to professional sports teams

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ v
auswählen einberufen
abkommandieren einberufen einziehen
to conscript a person
draften
to select a rookie player
entwerfen zeichnen
to write a first version

draft dodger n
Drückeberger Kriegsdienstumgeher Wehrdienstumgeher
person who illicitly seeks to avoid compulsory military service

draft horse n
Zugpferd
horse used for muscular work

draftee n
Rekrut Wehrpflichtiger
one who is drafted

draftsmanship n
Zeichenkunst
the art or craft of a draftsman

drafty /ˈdɹæfti/ /ˈdɹɑːfti/ adj
zugig
characterized by gusts of wind; windy
of a building: not sealed against draughts

drag /dɹæɡ/ n
Luftwiderstand Widerstand
resistance of the air or some other fluid
Fummel
slang: women’s clothing worn by men

drag /dɹæɡ/ v
ziehen
computing: to move a cursor while holding down a button on the mouse
sich dahinziehen sich ziehen
to move slowly
schleppen schleifen ziehen zerren
to pull along a surface

drag queen n
Drag Queen
male who dresses up in women's clothing

draglift n
Schlepplift
type of ski lift

dragline excavator /ˈdɹæɡlaɪn ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ /ˈdɹæɡlaɪn ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/ n
Schürfkübelbagger
any of several very large vehicles used for lifting

dragoman n
Dragoman Dolmetscher
an interpreter, especially for the Arabic and Turkish languages

dragon /ˈdɹæɡən/ n
Drache Lindwurm Wurm Wyvern
Drache
mythical creature
pejorative: unpleasant woman

dragon boat n
Drachenboot
a type of boat raced in Chinese festivals

dragon fruit /ˈdɹæɡ.ən ˌfɹuːt/ n
Drachenfrucht Pitahaya Pitaya
fruit

dragonfly /ˈdɹæɡənˌflaɪ/ n
Libelle Wasserjungfer
insect of the infraorder Anisoptera

dragonwort n
Drachenwurz
a perennial herb of Greece and the Balkans, Dracunculus vulgaris

dragoon /dɹəˈɡuːn/ n
Dragoner
horse soldier
Dragoner Drachen-Taube Drachentaube Dragoner-Bagdette Dragoner-Taube Dragonertaube
variety of pigeon

drain /dɹeɪn/ n
Abfluss
conduit for liquids

drainage /ˈdɹeɪnədʒ/ n
Drainage
removal of water

drainage basin n
Einzugsgebiet Wassereinzugsgebiet
topographic region in which all water drains to a common outlet

draining /ˈdɹeɪnɪŋ/ n
Austrocknung Entwässerung Trockenlegunung

drainpipe n
Regenrohr
pipe connecting the drain to the gutter

draisine n
Draisine Eisenbahn-Draisine
light auxiliary rail vehicle

drake n
Erpel Enterich Entenmännchen männliche Ente
male duck

drama /ˈdɹæmə/ /ˈdɹɑmə/ /ˈdɹɑːmə/ n
Drama
composition
brought through the media
dramatic situation
Drama Schauspiel
theatrical plays

drama queen n
Dramaqueen Schauspielerin hysterische Tussi
exaggeratedly dramatic person

dramatic /dɹəˈmætɪk/ adj
dramatisch
of or relating to the drama
striking in appearance or effect

dramatize v
dramatisieren
to adapt a literary work
to present something in a dramatic or melodramatic manner

dramaturge n
Dramaturg Dramaturgin
literary adviser or editor
Bühnenautor Dramatiker
playwright

dramaturgic /ˌdɹæm.əˈtəː.dʒɪk/ /ˌdɹɑ.məˈtɚ.dʒɪk/ adj
dramaturgisch
of or relating to the art of dramatic composition for the stage

dramaturgically adv
dramaturgisch
in terms of dramaturgy

dramaturgy /ˈdɹæməˌtɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒi/ n
Dramaturgie
art of dramaturgic composition

drape /dɹeɪp/ v
drapieren
to cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery
to design drapery, arrange its folds, etc.

drapery /ˈdɹeɪpəɹi/ n
Vorhang
countable: a piece of cloth, hung vertically as a curtain

drastic /ˈdɹæs.tɪk/ /ˈdɹɑːs.tɪk/ adj
drastisch
extreme, severe

drat /dɹæt/ interjection
menno
cry of anger or frustration

draught /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ n
Spielstein
game piece

draught animal n
Zugtier
animal used to pull heavy objects

draughtproof adj
winddicht
that prevents the access of draughts

draughtproof v
winddicht machen
to seal an opening to prevent draughts

draughts /dɹæfts/ /dɹɑːfts/ n
Dame Damespiel
game for two players

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ n
Hasch
colloquial: cannabis
Ziehung
procedure by which the result of a lottery is determined
Remis Unentschieden
tie as a result of a game

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ v
ziehen aufdecken
cardgames: to take the top card of a deck into hand
anziehen
to attract
zuziehen
to close curtains etc.
verbrauchen ziehen
to consume
ableiten schließen
to deduce or infer
ziehen auslosen
to determine the result of a lottery
ziehen
to drag, pull
of drinks: to leave temporarily so as to allow the flavour to increase
unentschieden spielen
to end a game with neither side winning
schöpfen
to extract a liquid, or cause a liquid to come out
zeichnen
to produce a picture
ziehen herausziehen
to pull out
ziehen schöpfen zurückgreifen
to rely on

draw attention v
Aufmerksamkeit anziehen
to rouse someone to notice something, to cause someone to focus on something

draw on v
zurückgreifen auf
to use as a source

draw up v
anhalten
to cause to come to a halt
to come to a halt
redigieren
to compose a document

drawback /ˈdɹɔːˌbæk/ n
Nachteil
a disadvantage

drawbridge /ˈdɹɔːbɹɪdʒ/ n
Zugbrücke
bridge which can be raised

drawer /dɹɔɹ/ /dɹɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɑ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔː.ə(ɹ)/ n
Schublade
open-topped box in a cabinet used for storing
Barmann
a barman
Zeichner
artist who primarily makes drawings
Zeichner Zeichnerin
one who draws something
Aussteller
one who writes a bank draft, check/cheque or promissory note

drawing /ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɹɔ.(w)ɪŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɹɔɹɪŋ(ɡ)/ n
Auslosung Ziehung
action where the outcome is selected by chance using a draw
Zeichnen
graphic art form
Zeichnung Bild
picture, likeness, diagram or representation

drawing board /ˈdʒɹɔɪŋ bɔːd/ /ˈdʒɹɔɪŋ bɔːɹd/ n
Reißbrett
plane surface or table to which paper can be fastened for drawing purposes

drawl /dɹɑl/ /dɹɔl/ /dɹɔːl/ /dʒɹɑːw/ v
gedehnt sprechen schleppend sprechen
to speak with a drawl

dread /dɹɛd/ adj
furchterregend grauenerregend
terrible

dread /dɹɛd/ n
Furcht Angst
great fear in view of impending evil

dread /dɹɛd/ v
befürchten
to anticipate with fear
fürchten
to fear greatly

dreaded /ˈdɹɛdɪd/ adj
gefürchtet
Causing fear, dread or terror

dreadful /ˈdɹɛd.fʊl/ adv
furchtbar schrecklich
causing dread

dreadfully /ˈdɹɛd.fʊl.i/ adv
furchtbar
exceptionally, eminently, very much
in a dreadful manner

dreadlocks n
Dreadlocks Dreads
hair left to grow into long matted strings

dreadnought n
Schlachtschiff
battleship

dream /dɹim/ /dɹiːm/ n
Traum Wunsch
hope or wish
Traum
imaginary events seen while sleeping

dream /dɹim/ /dɹiːm/ v
träumen
see imaginary events while sleeping
to create an imaginary experience
träumen wünschen
to hope, to wish

dream come true n
wahr gewordener Traum
desire that has finally happened

dreamcatcher n
Traumfänger
decorative Native American object

dreamer /ˈdɹimɚ/ /ˈdɹiːmə/ n
Träumer Träumerin
one who dreams
Fantast Fantastin Schwärmer Schwärmerin
someone whose beliefs are far from realistic

dreamland n
Traumland
imaginary world experienced while dreaming

dreamlike adj
traumhaft traumähnlich träumerisch versonnen verträumt
like something from a dream

dreamt /ˈdɹɛmt/ adj
geträumt
imagined or only extant in a dream

dreamwork n
traumwerk
An attempt to discover what deeper meaning a dream might contain

dreamworld n
Traumwelt
an imaginary world

dreary /ˈdɹɪəɹi/ /ˈdɹɪɹi/ adj
freudlos trostlos trüb öde
drab

dredge /dɹɛdʒ/ n
Baggermaschine
dredging machine

dreg /dɹɛɡ/ n
Bodensatz Feststoff Niederschlag Sediment
sediment in a liquid
Bodensatz Dreck
the lowest and most worthless part of something

dregs /dɹɛɡz/ n
Bodensatz Satz
settled sediment
Abschaum Dreck
the worst and lowest

dreidel /ˈdɹeɪ.dəl/ n
Dreidel
four-sided spinning top

drench /dɹɛntʃ/ v
durchnässen
to soak, to make very wet

drenched /dɹɛntʃt/ adj
klatschnass klitschnass patschnass pitschnass pudelnass
completely wet; sodden

dress /dɹɛs/ n
Kleidung
apparel
Kleid
item of clothing worn by a woman

dress /dɹɛs/ v
ankleiden kleiden anziehen
to clothe (something or somebody)
anziehen
to clothe oneself

dress code n
Kleiderordnung Dresscode Kleidervorschrift
formal specification of acceptable attire

dress rehearsal n
Generalprobe Hauptprobe
rehearsal prior to a public spectacle, where all the performers are in costume

dress shirt n
Hemd
collared shirt

dress up v
aufputzen herausputzen

dressage /ˈdɹɛs.ɑːʒ/ n
Dressurwettkampf Reitschau Springreiten Turnier
event of the horse sport
Dressurreiten
horse sport
Dressur
schooling of a horse

dressed /ˈdɹɛst/ v
bekleidet gekleidet
having clothes on

dresser /ˈdɹɛsə/ n
Kommode
bedroom furniture

dressing /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ/ n
Ankleiden
activity of getting dressed
Verband
material applied to a wound
Dressing
sauce, especially a cold one for salads

dressing gown /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɡaʊn/ n
Morgenmantel Morgenrock Bademantel Schlafrock
item of clothing

dressing room /ˈd(ʒ)ɹɛsɪŋ ɹum/ /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɹʊm/ n
Ankleideraum
changing room

dressing table n
Kommode Schminktisch Toilettentisch
low table equipped with mirror for dressing and makeup

dressmaker /ˈdɹɛsˌmeɪkɚ/ n
Schneiderin
person who makes women's clothes

drever n
Drever
dog breed

dribble /ˈdɹɪ.bəl/ /ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ n
Dribbeln Dribbling
act of kicking or bouncing a ball

dribble /ˈdɹɪ.bəl/ /ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ v
tropfen
to fall in drops or an unsteady stream
sabbern
to let saliva drip from the mouth
dribbeln
to move (with) a ball by kicking or bouncing it

dried /dɹaɪd/ adj
getrocknet
without water or moisture

dried fruit n
Trockenobst
small fruit that have been preserved by drying

drift /dɹɪft/ n
Drift Abdrift
act or motion of drifting

drift /dɹɪft/ v
Verwehungen bilden zu Haufen zusammengeweht werden
to accumulate in heaps by the force of wind
abdriften nach ziehen nach
to deviate gently from the intended direction of travel
sich zu einer Verwehung anhäufen zu einen Haufen zusammenwehen
to drive into heaps
treiben
to drive or carry, as currents do a floating body
irren ziellos wandern ziellos ziehen
to move haphazardly without any destination
treiben driften
to move slowly, pushed by currents of water, air, etc
driften
to oversteer a vehicle, causing loss of traction

drift ice n
Treibeis
detached, floating slabs of ice

driftwood n
Treibholz
floating piece of wood
wood that has been cast ashore

drill /dɹɪl/ n
Drill
activity done as an exercise or practice
Drill Bohrer
driving part of a drill
Bohrer Bohrmaschine
tool
Drillich
cotton fabric

drill /dɹɪl/ v
bohren
to make a hole
schleifen
to practice
drillen
to repeat in order to make remember

drill bit n
Bohreisen
Bohreinsatz Bohreisen Bohrer
any cutter used in similar way

drink /dɹɪŋk/ n
Trinken Trinkerei
action of drinking
Drink
alcoholic beverages in general
Getränk Drink alkoholisches Getränk
served alcoholic beverage
Getränk Trank Trunk Trinken
served beverage
Getränk Trank Trunk
type of beverage

drink /dɹɪŋk/ v
saufen trinken
consume alcoholic beverages
trinken saufen
consume liquid through the mouth

drink oneself to death v
sich zu Tode trinken
to consume alcohol in large enough quantities to induce fatal reactions

drink someone under the table v
unter den Tisch saufen unter den Tisch trinken
drink more alcohol than

drink to v
auf etwas/jemanden anstoßen auf etwas/jemanden trinken
to raise one's glass

drink-driver n
betrunkene Autofahrerin betrunkener Autofahrer
person who operates motor vehicle when drunk

drinkable adj
trinkbar
safe to drink

drinker n
Trinker Trinkerin
one that drinks
Trinker Gewohnheitstrinker Gewohnheitstrinkerin Trinkerin
regular drinker of alcohol

drinking /ˈdɹɪŋkɪŋ/ n
Trinken
act or session by which drink is consumed

drinking bird n
Trinkvogel Wippvogel
toy

drinking fountain n
Trinkbrunnen
device that is used to provide water to drink

drinking game n
Trinkspiel
game involving drinking

drinking horn n
Trinkhorn
drinking vessel fashioned from an animal's horn

drinking song n
Trinklied
song which celebrates or accompanies drinking alcohol

drinking straw n
Strohhalm Trinkhalm Trinkrohr
a long plastic or paper tube through which a drink is drunk

drinking water n
Trinkwasser
water for humans

drinking-horn n
Trinkhorn
a drinking-vessel made from the horn of an animal

drip /dɹɪp/ n
Tropfen
a drop of a liquid
Tropf
an apparatus that slowly releases a liquid
Einfaltspinsel
an ineffectual or uninteresting person

drip /dɹɪp/ v
tropfen
to fall one drop at a time
to put a small amount of a liquid on something, drop by drop
lecken
to leak slowly

dripstone n
Tropfstein
stalactites and stalagmites collectively

drivable /ˈdɹaɪvəbl̩/ adj
befahrbar
capable of being driven on (road)

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d͡ʒɹaɪv] n
Drive
baseball, tennis: ball struck in a flat trajectory
motivation to do or achieve
Laufwerk
computing: mass-storage device
Auffahrt Einfahrt Zufahrt
driveway
Abschlag Drive
golf: stroke made with a driver
Antrieb
motor that stores potential energy for subsequent use
Trieb
psychology: desire or interest
Fahrt
trip made in a motor vehicle
Weg
type of public roadway

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d͡ʒɹaɪv] v
antreiben
cause a mechanism to operate
treiben
cause to become
herd (animals) in a particular direction
to motivate
zwingen
compel (to do something)
einschlagen schlagen
move something by hitting it with great force
fahren
operate (a wheeled motorized vehicle)
to travel by operating a motorized vehicle
convey (a person, etc) in a wheeled motorized vehicle

drive at v
auf etwas hinauswollen
to mean, signify; to aim or tend to a point

drive away v
wegfahren
to depart by driving
verjagen verscheuchen vertreiben
to force someone to leave

drive off v
austreiben
force to leave or go away

drive out v
austreiben
to force someone out of somewhere

drive someone up the wall v
jemanden auf die Palme bringen

drive-in n
Autokino
outdoor cinema

drive-through n
Drive-Thru Drive-in-Restaurant
establishment providing drive-through service

drivel /dɹɪv.əl/ n
Geifer Sabber
saliva, drool
Blödsinn Faselei Gefasel Gelaber Gerede Geschwafel
senseless talk

drivel /dɹɪv.əl/ v
faseln geifern speicheln
sabbern
to have saliva drip from the mouth

driver /ˈdɹaɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹaɪvɚ/ n
Driver
golf club
Fahrer Fahrerin Treiber Treiberin
one who drives something, e.g. cattle
Fahrer Fahrerin
person who drives a motorized vehicle, such as a car or a bus
person who drives some other vehicle
Treiber
program acting as interface between an application and hardware

driver's license n
Führerschein Fahrerlaubnis
documenting permitting a person to drive

driverless adj
fahrerlos
without a driver

driveshaft n
Antriebswelle Kardanwelle
a shaft used to transmit rotary motion

driveway n
Auffahrt Einfahrt Zufahrt
short private road that leads to a house or garage

driving /ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/ n
Fahren Lenkung
action of the verb to drive in any sense

driving school n
Fahrschule
institution where people learn to drive

drizzle /ˈdɹɪz.l/ n
Nieselregen Sprühregen
(physics, weather) numerous small and uniformly dispersed water drops
Sprühregen Nieselregen
light rain

drizzle /ˈdɹɪz.l/ v
träufeln
to pour slowly and evenly
nieseln
to rain lightly

droll /dɹoʊl/ /dɹəʊl/ adj
drollig
oddly humorous; whimsical

dromedary /ˈdɹɑməˌdeɹɪ/ /ˈdɹɒmɪdəɹi/ n
Dromedar
single-humped camel

drone /dɹoʊn/ /dɹəʊn/ n
Drohne Drohn
male bee
Drohne
unmanned aircraft
dröhnen
a low-pitched hum or buzz
Basspfeife
fixed-pitch pipe in bagpipe
Dröhnen
hum or buzz

drone /dɹoʊn/ /dɹəʊn/ v
eintönig sprechen leiern
to speak in a monotone way

drool /dɹuːl/ n
Speichel Geifer Gesabbere Sabber Spucke
saliva

drool /dɹuːl/ v
sabbern geifern
secrete saliva
Quatsch reden Scheiße reden dumm schwätzen
talk nonsense

droop /ˈdɹuːp/ v
erschlaffen herunterhängen
durchhängen herabhängen herabsinken herunterhängen heruntersinken
to sink or hang downward; to sag
abschlaffen ermatten erschlaffen nachgeben schwinden welken
to slowly become limp; to bend gradually

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ n
Fall Sturz
a fall
der tote Briefkasten
place where items may be left
Tropfen
small mass of liquid
Bonbon Drops
small, round piece of hard candy
Abfall Absturz
space into which someone or something could fall

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ v
fallen lassen
to allow to fall from one's grasp
fallen
to fall

drop by v
auf Stippvisite kommen auf einen Sprung vorbeikommen vorbeikommen
to visit informally and spontaneously

drop in the bucket n
ein Tropfen auf den heißen Stein
an effort or action having very little influence, especially as compared to a huge problem

drop like flies v
wie die Fliegen fallen
die en masse

drop off v
abgeben ablegen abliefern dalassen zurücklassen
to deliver

drop-ball n
Schiedsrichterball
method of restarting play

drop-off n
Abnahme Minderung Rückgang
sudden decrease

dropdown list n
Drop-down-Liste Dropdown-Liste Dropdown-Listenfeld
user interface element

droplet /ˈdɹɑːplət/ /ˈdɹɒplət/ n
Tröpfchen
very small drop

dropout n
Abbrecher Abbrecherin Schulabbrecher Schulabbrecherin Studienabbrecher Studienabbrecherin
one who leaves without completing
Aussteiger Aussteigerin
someone who has opted out of conventional society

dropped ceiling n
abgehängte Decke
secondary ceiling

dropping /ˈdɹɑpɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɒpɪŋ/ n
Kot
animal excrement

dropping point n
Tropfpunkt
temperature at which a grease becomes liquid

dropsy n
Wassersucht
swelling

dropwise adv
Tropfen für Tropfen tropfenweise
one drop at a time

dropwort n
Kleines Mädesüß
perennial herb

droshky /ˈdɹɒʃki/ n
Droschke
open horse-drawn carriage, especially in Russia

dross /dɹɑs/ /dɹɒs/ /dɹɔs/ n
Krätze
Residue that forms on the surface of a metal

drought /dɹaʊt/ [dɹʌʊt] n
Dürre Trockenheit Trockenzeit
period of unusually low rain fall

drove /dɹəʊv/ /ˈdɹɔʊf/ n
Herde
a number of cattle driven to market or new pastures

drover /dɹoʊ.vəɹ/ /dɹəʊ.və/ n
Viehtreiber Viehtreiberin
person who drives animals

drown /dɹaʊn/ v
ertrinken ertränken
to be suffocated in fluid
ertränken
to deprive of life by immerson in liquid
überwältigen
to overpower

drowned /dɹaʊnd/ adj
ertrunken
that has died by drowning

drowning /ˈdɹaʊnɪŋ/ n
Ertrinken
an instance of someone drowning

drowsiness n
Schläfrigkeit
State of being drowsy

drowsy /ˈdɹaʊzi/ adj
langweilig müde verschlafen
boring
einschläfernd
disposing to sleep
dösig
dull, stupid
schläfrig
inclined to drowse

drub /dɹʌb/ v
prügeln
to beat with a stick

drudge /dɹʌdʒ/ n
Hiwi Lakai Sklave
person who works in a low job

drudgery /ˈdɹʌdʒəɹi/ n
Plackerei
tedious work

drug /dɹʌɡ/ n
Droge Rauschgift Rauschmittel Betäubungsmittel
psychoactive substance ingested for recreational use, especially illegal and addictive one
Droge
substance used as a medical treatment

drug addict n
Drogensüchtiger Drogenabhängiger Junkie Drogensüchtige Rauschgiftsüchtiger Drogenabhängige
person with a chemical or psychological dependency on drugs

drug addiction n
Drogenabhängigkeit
dependency on illegal drugs

drug dealer n
Drogendealer Drogenhändler Dealer Dealerin Drogendealerin Drogenhändlerin
person who illegally sells drugs

drug test n
Drogentest
a check for the presence of drugs

drug trafficking n
Drogenhandel Drogenschmuggel Rauschgifthandel Suchtgifthandel
smuggling, distribution and sale of drugs

druid /ˈdɹuː.ɪd/ n
Druide
an order of priests

druidess n
Druidin
female druid

drum /ˈdɹʌm/ n
Fass
barrel etc. for liquid
Trommel
musical instrument
hollow, cylindrical object

drum /ˈdɹʌm/ v
trommeln
to beat a drum
to beat with a rapid succession of strokes
einbläuen einpauken
to review to establish memorization

drum brake n
Trommelbremse
form of brake

drum kit n
Schlagzeug
collection of drums and other percussion instruments played together

drum major n
Tambourmajor
one who conducts and commands a marching band

drum roll n
Trommelwirbel
sound produced by hitting a drum repeatedly

drumfire n
Trommelfeuer
heavy, continuous, rapid gunfire

drummer /ˈdɹʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹʌmɚ/ n
Schlagzeuger Trommler Trommlerin Schlagzeugerin
one who plays the drums

drumstick n
Hähnchenkeule
leg bone of a chicken or other fowl
Schlegel Trommelstock
stick used to play drums

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ adj
betrunken voll blau besoffen dicht zu
intoxicated after drinking too much alcohol

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ n
Säufer Trinker
habitual drinker

drunk driving n
Fahren unter Einfluss
driving under the influence of alcohol

drunk tank n
Ausnüchterungszelle
cell where drunken people are detained until they are sober

drunken /ˈdɹʌŋkən/ adj
betrunken trunken
In the state of alcoholic intoxication

drunkenness n
Trunkenheit Betrunkenheit Alkoholberauschtheit Alkoholberauschung
state of being drunk

dry /dɹaɪ/ adj
trocken
free from liquid or moisture
maintaining temperance
free of water in any state

dry /dɹaɪ/ v
trocknen austrocknen
to become dry
trocknen abtrocknen
to make dry

dry cell battery n
Trockenbatterie

dry cleaner n
Putzerei Reinigung chemische Reinigung
business establishment that engages in dry cleaning
Textilreiniger Textilreinigerin
person whose business is dry cleaning

dry cleaning n
Trockenreinigung chemische Reinigung
process of cleaning without water

dry ice n
Trockeneis
carbon dioxide frozen in the solid state

dry measure n
Trockenmaß
Unit of capacity for measuring dry commodities

dry mouth n
Mundtrockenheit Xerostomie
dry mouth

dry powder n
Löschpulver
powder from a fire extinguisher

dry rot n
Hausschwamm Schwamm
dry rot in wood

dry run n
Probelauf
practice; rehearsal

dry season n
Trockenzeit
season

dryad /ˈdɹaɪəd/ n
Dryade
female tree spirit

drydock n
Trockendock
dock that can be drained of water

dryer n
Trockner Wäschetrockner
household appliance for drying clothing

drygulch /ˈdɹaɪ.ɡʌltʃ/ /ˈdɹʌɪɡʌltʃ/ v
abmurksen überfallen
slang: to murder, attack, assault, ambush

drying /ˈdɹaɪ.ɪŋ/ n
Dörren
a method of food preservation

dryness /ˈdɹaɪ.nəs/ n
Trockenheit
a lack of moisture

drypoint n
Kaltnadelradierung
a technique of intaglio printmaking
Kaltnadel
the needle used in this technique

drywall n
Gipskarton
building material

drywaller n
Trockenbauer
construction worker who specializes in laying drywall

dual /ˈd(j)uː.əl/ /ˈdjuː.əl/ adj
dual Dual
in grammar

dual /ˈd(j)uː.əl/ /ˈdjuː.əl/ n
Dual Zweizahl
grammatical number of a noun marking two of something

dual citizenship n
doppelte Staatsbürgerschaft
status of being a citizen of two countries

duale tantum /dʊˈɑːleɪˈtantəm/ /dʊˈɑːleɪˈtæntəm/ n
Dualetantum
grammar: noun that can only occur in the dual

dualism n
Dualismus
the view that the world consists of two fundamental principles

duality /d(j)uːˈælɪti/ n
Dualität
interchangeability of points and planes
mathematical equivalence of two seemingly different theoretical descriptions of a physical system

dub /dʌb/ v
zum Ritter schlagen
to confer knighthood
bezeichnen nennen rufen
to name, to entitle, to call
synchronisieren
to replace soundtrack of a film with translation

dubbing /ˈdʌbɪŋ/ n
Synchronisation Synchronisierung
replacement of voice

dubious /ˈdjuːbi.əs/ /ˈdu.bi.əs/ adj
fragwürdig dubios ominös zwielichtig
arousing doubt
unsicher
in disbelief, uncertain

dubious honor n
zweifelhafte Ehre
supposed honor

dubiously adv
fraglicherweise
in a dubious manner

dubitation /djuːbɪˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdu.bɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
Bezweifeln Zweifeln
process of doubting

dubnium /ˈduːbniəm/ /ˈdʌbniəm/ n
Dubnium
chemical element

dubstep /ˈdʌbstɛp/ n
Dubstep
A genre of electronic music

ducal /djuːkəl/ adj
herzoglich
relating to a duke or duchess

ducat /ˈdʌkət/ n
Dukat
historical gold coin

duchess /ˈdʌtʃ.əs/ n
Herzogin
female ruler of a duchy
female spouse or widow of a duke

duchy /ˈdʌtʃi/ n
Herzogtum
a dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess

duck /dʌk/ n
Ente
aquatic bird of the family Anatidae
flesh of a duck used as food
Ente Entenweibchen weibliche Ente
female duck

duck /dʌk/ v
ducken
to quickly lower the head (transitive)
sich ducken sich schnell bücken
to quickly lower the head or body (intransitive)

duck typing n
Duck-Typing

duckboard n
Holzsteg Steg
board laid as path across wet ground

duckface /ˈdʌkˌfeɪs/ n
Duckface Entenschnute
facial expression

ducklike adj
entenartig
similar to a duck

duckling /ˈdʌklɪŋ/ n
Entlein Entenküken Entchen Entenjunges junge Ente Jungente
young duck

duckpond n
Ententeich
a pond populated by ducks

ducks and drakes n
Ditschen Steineflitschen Steinehüpfen
pastime

duckspeak n
Quaksprech
thoughtless speech

ducktail n
Schmalzlocke
hairstyle

duckweed n
Wasserlinse Entengrütze
plant

duct /dʌkt/ n
Leitung Rohr
a pipe, tube or canal which carries air or liquid from one place to another

duct tape n
Gewebeband Gewebeklebeband Panzerband
multipurpose waterproof tape

ductility /dʌkˈtɪlɪdi/ n
Verformbarkeit
ability of material

dud /dʌd/ n
Blindgänger Versager
broken or nonfunctional device that does not perform its intended function
Niete
lottery ticket that does not give a payout

dude /d(j)uːd/ /duːd/ n
Kerl Junge
colloquial: man
Alter
colloquial: term of address for a young man

duduk n
duduk
Armenian musical instrument

due /djuː/ /du/ /dʒʉː/ adj
fällig
of an event, scheduled, expected
owed or owing, to be paid by the stated time

due date n
Rück­ga­be­ter­min
date by which a book borrowed from a library must be returned
Fälligkeitsdatum
date payment is due

due diligence n
Due Diligence Due-Diligence-Prüfung
a legally binding process during which a potential buyer evaluates the assets and liabilities of a company
gebotene Sorgfalt
appropriate or required carefulness

due to preposition
aufgrund wegen
caused by

duel /ˈd(j)uəl/ /ˈdjuːəl/ n
Duell Zweikampf
combat between two persons
struggle between two parties

duel /ˈd(j)uəl/ /ˈdjuːəl/ v
duellieren
engage in a duel

duet n
Duett
a musical composition for two performers

duffel coat n
Dufflecoat Düffelmantel
hooded coat made from duffel

dufrenite n
Dufrenit

dugong /ˈdjuːɡɒŋ/ /ˈduɡɑŋ/ n
Dugong Meerkuh
Dugong dugon

dugout n
Einbaum
canoe
Erdloch
shelter

dugout canoe n
Einbaum
a canoe made from a tree trunk

duh /dɜː/ /dʌ/ interjection
ach ach nee ach was ja klar na sowas sag bloß
Disdainful indication that something is obvious.

duke /d(j)uːk/ /djuːk/ n
Großherzog
grand duke
Herzog
male ruler of a duchy
male holder of a dukedom

dulcet /ˈdʌl.sɪt/ adj
angenehm beruhigend lind
generally pleasing, soothing, agreeable
lieblich melodisch wohlklingend
sweet (voice, tone), melodious
angenehm lieblich süß
sweet to the taste

dulcimer /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mə/ /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mɚ/ n
Cymbal Hackbrett
musical instrument

dull /dʌl/ adj
langweilig fad
boring
stumpf
lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp
dumm blöd blöde dumpf
not bright or intelligent
matt stumpf
not shiny

dull /dʌl/ v
abstumpfen
to become dull
to render dull
to soften, moderate or blunt

dulse /dʌls/ n
Lappentang
reddish brown seaweed that is eaten

duly /ˈdjuːli/ /ˈduli/ /ˈdʒʉːli/ adv
gebührend ordnungsgemäß
properly
pünktlich
regularly

duma /ˈdumə/ n
Duma
lower house of Russian national parliament

dumb /dʌm/ adj
dumm idiotisch
extremely stupid
dumm dümmlich sinnlos
pointless or unintellectual

dumb blonde n
Blondchen
neutral

dumbarse n
Vollpfosten
stupid person

dumbass /ˈdʌm.æs/ n
Trottel Blödmann
stupid or foolish person

dumbbell /ˈdʌm.bɛl/ n
Hantel Kurzhantel
a weight with two disks attached to a short bar

dumbfounded adj
entgeistert verdutzt
shocked and speechless

dumbness n
Mutitas Stummheit
the state of being dumb

dumbwaiter /ˈdʌmˌweɪtəɹ/ n
Speiseaufzug Speisenaufzug
small elevator

dummy /ˈdʌmi/ n
Attrappe
a deliberately nonfunctional placeholder

dump /dʌmp/ n
Müllkippe Kippe
a place where waste or garbage is left

dump truck n
Kipper Muldenkipper
heavy truck for carrying loose, bulk cargo

dumping /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/ n
Dumping Warenverschleuderung
selling goods at less than their normal price, especially in the export market

dumpling /ˈdʌmplɪŋ/ n
Knödel Klops Kloß
food

dumpster /ˈdʌmpstɚ/ n
Abfallcontainer Müllcontainer
large trash receptacle

dumpster dive v
containern dumpstern
practice dumper diving

dumpster diving n
Containern Dumpstern
act of recovering discarded items

dun-bar n
Trapezeule
species of moth

dunce cap n
Eselsmütze
Conical hat

dune /djuːn/ /duːn/ n
Düne Sanddüne
a ridge or hill of sand piled up by the wind

dung /ˈdʌŋ/ n
Mist Dünger
manure

dung /ˈdʌŋ/ v
düngen
to fertilize with dung

dung beetle /ˈdʌŋ biːtəl/ n
Mistkäfer
insect of the family Scarabaeidae

dungarees /ˌdʌŋ.ɡəˈɹiːz/ n
Latzhose
heavy denim pants or overalls

dungeon /ˈdʌn.dʒən/ n
Verlies
the main tower of a motte or castle; a keep or donjon
Kerker Verlies
underground prison or vault

dunghill n
Misthaufen
heap of dung

dunking n
Dunking
basketball
Eintauchen
submerging

dunlin n
Alpenstrandläufer
Calidris alpina

dunnage n
Garnier
material, often wood, most commonly used to fill spaces to prevent items from shifting during shipment

dunnock n
Heckenbraunelle
bird

duo /ˈdjuː.əʊ/ /ˈdu.oʊ/ n
Duo
twosome, especially musicians

duodecillion numeral
Sextilliarde
1039
Duodezillion
1072

duodenal /ˌdjuːəʊˈdiːnəl/ /ˌduəˈdinəl/ adj
duodenal
of or pertaining to the duodenum

duodenum /ˌdjuːə(ʊ)ˈdiːnəm/ /ˌduəˈdinəm/ n
Zwölffingerdarm Duodenum
first part of the small intestine

duopoly n
Duopol Dyopol
market situation in which two companies exclusively provide a particular product or service

duotrigintillion numeral
Sexdezilliarde
1099

dupe /djuːp/ v
überlisten
to swindle, deceive, or trick

duplex /ˈduplɛks/ n
Doppelhaus
house

duplicate /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈdjuː.plɪˌkeɪt/ n
Duplikat Kopie
an identical copy

duplicate /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈdjuː.plɪˌkeɪt/ v
vervielfältigen
to make a copy of

duplication /duplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Duplikation
duplicating

duplicitous /djʊˈplɪsɪtəs/ /duːˈplɪsətəs/ adj
heuchlerisch
Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech

duplicity n
Doppelspiel Doppelzüngigkeit Duplizität
intentional deceptiveness

dura mater n
Dura mater
anatomy: outermost layer of the meninges

durability n
Haltbarkeit
Permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force

durable /ˈd(j)ʊəɹəbəl/ adj
haltbar strapazierfähig
able to resist wear; enduring

durable good n
langlebiges Investitionsgut
good that yields utility over time

duration /djʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /dəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
Dauer
amount of time

dure /djʊə/ v
dauern
to last, continue, endure

duress /djʊˈɹɛs/ /duˈɹɛs/ n
Nötigung Zwang
constraint by threat

durian n
Durian
fruit

during /ˈdjʊəɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʊəɹɪŋ/ preposition
während unter
for all of a given time interval
während in unter
within a given time interval

durum wheat n
Hartweizen
hard variety of wheat

dusk /dʌsk/ n
Abenddämmerung
period of time at the end of day when sun is below the horizon but before full onset of night

dusky tit n
Einfarb-Rußmeise Einfarbmeise
Melaniparus funereus

dust /dʌst/ n
Staub
fine, dry particles

dust /dʌst/ v
abstauben entstauben
(intransitive) to clean by removing dust
(transitive) to remove dust from
ein Sandbad nehmen sandbaden
of a bird, to cover itself in sand
bestauben pudern
to spray something with fine powder or liquid

dust bunny /ˈdʌst bʌni/ n
Wollmaus
a small clump of dust

dust devil n
Kleintrombe Staubteufel
a swirling dust in the air

dust jacket n
Buchumschlag Schutzumschlag
detachable protective cover of a book

dust mite n
Hausstaubmilbe
mite of the Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus species

dust off v
abstauben
to remove dust from something

dustcloth n
Staublappen Staubtuch
cloth used for dusting

duster /ˈdʌstə/ /ˈdʌstɚ/ n
Staubmantel
a light, loose-fitting long coat
Staublappen Staubtuch Staubwedel
object used for dusting
Staubwischer Staubwischerin
person who dusts

dustpan /ˈdʌstpæn/ n
Kehrblech Kehrschaufel Kutterschaufel
flat scoop for assembling dust

duststorm /ˈdʌst.stɔː(ɹ)m/ n
Sandsturm
A storm of dust

dusty /ˈdʌsti/ adj
staubig
covered with dust
powdery and resembling dust

dutiful adj
pflichtbewusst
accepting of one's obligations

duty /duːti/ /ˈdjuːti/ n
Arbeitszeit Schicht
period of time
Zoll Einfuhrsteuer
tax; tariff
Pflicht
that which one is morally or legally obligated to do

duty calls phraseologicalUnit
die Pflicht ruft
expresses that the speaker has something they must do

duty of care n
Fürsorgepflicht Sorgfaltspflicht
duty of care

duty-free adj
zollfrei abgabenfrei
exempt from duty, especially customs

duumvirate /djuːˈʌmvɪɹət/ n
Duumvirat
Roman offices

duvet /ˈduːveɪ/ n
Bettbezug
duvet cover
Bettdecke Federbett Daunendecke Plumeau Plümo
quilt

dwarf /dwɔː(ɹ)f/ adj
Zwerg- zwergenhaft
miniature

dwarf /dwɔː(ɹ)f/ n
Zwerg Zwergstern
astronomy: relatively small star
Zwerg Zwergin
being from folklore, underground dwelling nature spirit
small person
Zwerg
something much smaller than the usual of its sort

dwarf /dwɔː(ɹ)f/ v
schrumpfen
to become (much) smaller

dwarf elder n
Zwerg-Holunder
Sambucus ebulus

dwarf galaxy n
Zwerggalaxie
small galaxy

dwarf planet n
Zwergplanet
a type of celestial body

dwarf standing on the shoulders of giants n
Zwerge auf den Schultern von Riesen
A person who discovers by building on previous discoveries.

dwarf star n
Zwergstern
star that is a located in the main sequence

dwarf tossing n
Zwergenwerfen
weird sport

dwarfism n
Kleinwuchs
condition of being a dwarf

dwell /dwɛl/ v
leben wohnen verbleiben
live, reside
verweilen
to linger on as thoughts

dwelling /ˈdwɛ.lɪŋ/ n
Wohnung Behausung Wohnsitz Wohnstätte
house or place in which a person lives

dwindle /ˈdwɪn.dəl/ v
schwinden
(intransitive) to decrease, shrink, vanish

dydoe n
Dydoe
a male genital piercing

dye /daɪ/ n
Färbemittel Färbmittel
a colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied

dye /daɪ/ v
färben einfärben
to colour with dye

dyed /daɪd/ adj
gefärbt
colored with dye

dyed-in-the-wool /ˌdaɪd ɪn ðə ˈwʊl/ adj
in der Wolle gefärbt
dyed before being formed into cloth
eingefleischt waschecht
firmly established in a person's beliefs or habits

dyer /ˈdaɪə/ /ˈdaɪɚ/ n
Färber
one whose occupation is to dye

dying /ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
sterbend
approaching death

dying /ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/ n
Sterben
process of approaching death

dyke /daɪk/ n
Deich
barrier to prevent flooding
Graben
ditch and bank running alongside each other
Gesteinsgang
geology: body of once igneous rock injected into older rocks
Lesbe
Kampflesbe
masculine lesbian

dynamic /daɪˈnæ.mɪk/ adj
dynamisch
able to change
not steady; in motion
powerful

dynamic /daɪˈnæ.mɪk/ n
Dynamik
a behavior
the varying loudness or volume
a symbol in a musical score

dynamic language n
dynamische Sprache

dynamic memory n
dynamischer Speicher
computer memory

dynamic typing n
dynamische Typisierung
in programming: type checking performed at run time

dynamically-typed adj
dynamisch typisiert

dynamics n
Dynamik
branch of mechanics

dynamite /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/ n
Dynamit
class of explosives
Sprengstoff
figuratively

dynamo /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/ n
Energiebündel
an energetic person
Dynamo
dynamo-electric machine

dynastic adj
dynastisch
pertaining to a dynasty

dynasty /ˈdaɪnəsti/ /ˈdɪnəsti/ n
Dynastie Herrscherhaus Herrschergeschlecht
A series of rulers or dynasts from one family

dysarthria n
Dysarthrie
difficulty in articulating

dyscalculia /ˌdɪskælˈkjuːli.ə/ n
Dyskalkulie Rechenschwäche
pathology: difficulty with numbers

dyscrasia /dɪsˈkɹeɪzɪə/ n
Dyskrasie
disorder, especially of the blood

dysentery /ˈdɪsəntəɹi/ /ˈdɪsənˌtɛɹi/ n
Dysenterie Ruhr
disease characterised by inflammation of the intestines

dysfunction /dɪsˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ n
Dysfunktion Fehlfunktion
failure to function

dysfunctional adj
dysfunktional
functioning incorrectly or abnormally

dysgraphia n
Dysgraphie Schreibschwäche
language disorder

dyslalia /dɪsˈleɪliə/ n
Dyslalie
difficulty in talking due to a structural abnormality

dyslexia /dɪsˈlɛksi.ə/ n
Dyslexie Legasthenie
learning disability

dyslexic /dɪsˈlɛksɪk/ adj
legasthenisch legasthen
having dyslexia

dyslexic /dɪsˈlɛksɪk/ n
Legastheniker
a person who has dyslexia

dysmenorrhea /dɪs.mɛ.nəˈɹi.ə/ n
Menstruationsbeschwerden
painful menstruation

dysmorphia n
Dysmorphophobie
dysmorphia

dyspeptic /dɪsˈpɛp.tɪk/ adj
missgestimmt
irritable or morose
dys­pep­tisch magenkrank
of, relating to, or having dyspepsia

dysphemism /ˈdɪs.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/ n
Dysphemismus Kakophemismus
word or phrase used to replace another in this way

dysphoria /dɪsˈfɔːɹi.ə/ n
Dysphorie Verstimmung
state of feeling unwell, unhappy, restless or depressed

dysphoric adj
dysphorisch
pertaining to, or in a state of dysphoria

dyspnea n
Dyspnoe
difficult respiration

dysprosium /dɪsˈpɹoʊziəm/ n
Dysprosium
chemical element

dyssynchrony n
Dyssynchronie
heart condition
neurological condition
Asynchronie Dyssynchronie
lack of proper synchrony

dysthymia n
Dysthymie
form of clinical depression
tendency to be depressed

dystocia /dɪsˈtoʊʃə/ /dɪsˈtəʊʃə/ n
Gebärschwierigkeit
slow or difficult labour or delivery

dystopia /dɪsˈtoʊpi.ə/ /ˈdɪsˌtəʊpɪi.ə/ n
Dystopie
medical condition
miserable society
Dystopie Anti-Utopie Gegenutopie Mätopie
vision of a future

dystrophin n
Dystrophin

dystrophy n
Dystrophie
dystrophy

dzhigit n
Dschigit
a brave equestrian in the Caucasus and Central Asia

dzud n
Dsud Zud
a summer drought followed by a severe winter, generally causing serious loss of livestock

début /deby/ /deɪˈbju/ /ˈdeɪbuː/ n
Debüt
first appearance

décolletage /dɪˈkɒlətɑːʒ/ n
Dekolleté
low neckline

décolleté /dɪˈkɒləteɪ/ adj
dekolletiert
Having a low neckline that reveals the cleavage

dénouement /deˈnuːmɑ̃/ /ˌdeɪ.nuˈmɑnt/ n
Auflösung
the conclusion or resolution of a plot

département n
Departement
administrative unit in various French-speaking countries

détente /deɪˈtɒnt/ n
Entspannungspolitik
a relaxing of tension, especially between countries

e /iː/ /ɛ/ n
e
name of the letter E, e

e pluribus unum proverb
aus vielen eines
e pluribus unum - a United States' motto

e-banking n
Internetbanking

e-bike /ˈiː.baɪk/ n
E-Bike Elektrofahrrad
bicycle powered by an electric motor

e-book n
E-Book E-Buch elektronisches Buch Digitalbuch
electronic book

e-commerce n
Internethandel Online-Handel elektronischer Handel
commercial activity conducted via the Internet

e-dictionary n
elektronisches Wörterbuch
electronic dictionary

e-form n
e-Form
adjective form

e-learning n
E-Learning E-Lernen
learning conducted via electronic media

e-mail address n
E-Mail-Adresse
unique identifier

e-reader n
E-Book-Reader E-Reader E-Book-Lesegerät
device

e-waste n
Elektronikschrott Elektroschrott
discarded electrical and electronic equipment

e.g. /ˌiˈdʒi/ /ˌiːˈdʒiː/ adv
z. B. bspw. z. E.
abbreviation for “for example”

each /it͡ʃ/ /iːt͡ʃ/ determiner
jeder alle
every
jeweils
per

each and every determiner
aller und jeder jeder einzelne
each without exception

each other /iˈtʃʌðɚ/ /iːˈtʃʌðə/ pronoun
einander
to one another; one to the other

eager /ˈiɡɚ/ /ˈiːɡə/ adj
begierig eifrig gierig
excited by desire in the pursuit of any object

eagerly /ˈiɡɚli/ /ˈiːɡəli/ adv
eifrig
in an eager manner

eagerness /ˈiɡɚnəs/ /ˈiːɡənəs/ n
Eifer
The state or quality of being eager

eagle /ˈiːɡəl/ n
Eagle
a gold coin with a face value of $10.00
Adler Aar
any of several large carnivorous birds in the family Accipitridae

eagle owl /ˈiːɡəl ˈɑʊl/ n
Uhu Schuhu
large owl of genus Bubo

eaglet n
Adlerjunges
an eagle chick

ear /ɪə̯/ /ɪɹ/ n
Ohr
organ of hearing
Informant Spitzel
slang: police informant
Ähre Getreideähre
fruiting body of a grain plant

ear /ɪə̯/ /ɪɹ/ v
pflügen
archaic: to plough

ear canal n
Gehörgang
tube or meatus running from the outer ear to the eardrum

ear candle n
Ohrkerze
A hollow candle used to remove earwax

ear lobe n
Ohrläppchen
a part of the ear

earache /ˈiɹeɪk/ /ˈɪə̯ɹeɪk/ n
Ohrenschmerzen
pain in the ear

eardrum /ˈiɚˌdɹʌm/ /ˈɪəˌdɹʌm/ n
Trommelfell
membrane separating outer and middle ears

earl /ɜːl/ /ɝl/ n
Graf
a British or Irish nobleman

earless adj
ohrlos
lacking ears

earlier /ˈɜː.lɪə/ /ˈɝliɚ/ adj
vorherig
occurring previously

earlier /ˈɜː.lɪə/ /ˈɝliɚ/ adv
früher eher
comparative of early and of soon
vorher
previously; before now; sooner

early /ˈɜː.li/ /ˈɝli/ adj
früh verfrüht
arriving at a time before expected
früh frühzeitig verfrüht
at a time in advance of the usual
früh
near the start or beginning

early /ˈɜː.li/ /ˈɝli/ adv
früh
at a time before expected

early bird n
Frühaufsteher Frühaufsteherin früher Vogel
one who wakes early

early retirement n
Frührente
early retirement

early retirement pensioner n
Frührentner Frührentnerin
someone who's on early retirement

early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise proverb
Morgenstund hat Gold im Mund
Benjamin Franklin quote

earmark v
bestimmen
to specify or set aside for a particular purpose

earmuff n
Ohrenschützer
garment to keep the ears warm

earmuffs n
Ohrenschützer
objects that cover ears

earn /ɜːn/ /ɝn/ v
verdienen
transitive: receive (money) for working
deserve
gain through applied effort or work
intransitive: receive money for working

earnest /ˈɜːnɪst/ /ˈɝnɪst/ adj
leidenschaftlich sehnsüchtig
ardent
ernst ernsthaft aufrichtig
important, serious
intensiv
intent

earnest /ˈɜːnɪst/ /ˈɝnɪst/ n
Ernst Ernsthaftigkeit
gravity; serious purpose; earnestness
seriousness; reality; actuality (as opposed to jesting or feigned appearance)

earnings n
Ertrag
gains on investments, returns
Einkommen Lohn Verdienst
wages, money earned, income

earphone n
Ohrhörer
sound device held near the ear

earphones n
Ohrhörer
small speakers worn over the ears

earpick n
Ohrlöffel
instrument for removing earwax

earpiece /ˈɪəpiːs/ /ˈɪɹpiːs/ n
Hörer
receiver of a telephone to hold near to ear
Ohrhörer Ohrstück
speaker placed inside or held near the ear

earplug n
Ohrenstöpsel Ohropax Ohrstöpsel
protective clothing for the ear canal

earring /ˈɪəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɪɹɪŋ/ n
Ohrring
piece of jewelry

earshot /ˈɪəˌʃɒt/ /ˈɪɹˌʃɑt/ n
Hörweite Rufweite
distance

earsplitting adj
markerschütternd ohrenbetäubend ohrenzerreißend
extremely loud

earspoon n
Ohrlöffel
very small spoon used as an earpick

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ n
Erde Grund
any general rock-based material
Erde
electrical connection
one of the four basic elements
Bau Erdbau Erdloch
fox's lair
Erde Land
soil
Erde Land Boden Grund Festland
the ground, land

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ v
erden
connect electrically to the earth
beerdigen
to bury

earth science n
Geowissenschaften
any of the sciences dealing with the planet Earth

earthen /ˈəɹθən/ /ˈɜː(ɹ)θən/ adj
irden
made of clay
irdisch
made of earth or mud

earthenware /ˈəːθ(ə)nwɛː/ n
Töpferwaren
ceramic

earthlike adj
erdähnlich

earthly /ˈəːθli/ adj
weltlich
as opposed to heaven

earthly branch n
Erdzweig
set of twelve terms in East Asian cultures

earthquake /ˈɜːθkweɪk/ /ˈɝθkweɪk/ n
Erdbeben
shaking of the surface of a planet

earthworm n
Kriecher
person
Regenwurm Aalwurm Erdwurm Gemeiner Regenwurm Tauwurm
worm (animal)

earwax n
Ohrenschmalz Zerumen
waxy substance secreted by the ear

earwig n
Ohrwurm Ohrenkriecher Ohrkneifer
the insect

earwitness /ˈɪə̯wɪtnəs/ /ˈɪɹwɪtnəs/ n
Ohrenzeuge Ohrenzeugin
witness who gives evidence of what he or she has heard

earworm /ˈɪə(ɹ).wɜː(ɹ)m/ n
Ohrwurm
catchy tune that gets stuck in one's head

ease /iz/ /iːz/ n
Fähigkeit Talent
ability
Bequemlichkeit Leichtigkeit
comfort
Leichtigkeit
freedom from effort
Erleichterung
freedom from pain, hardship, and annoyance

ease /iz/ /iːz/ v
lindern
To free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc

easel /ˈi.zəl/ /ˈiː.z(ə)l/ n
Staffelei
upright frame for displaying or supporting something

easement /ˈizmənt/ /ˈiːzm(ə)nt/ n
Dienstbarkeit
legal right to use another person's property

easier /ˈi.zi.ɚ/ /ˈiː.zi.ə/ adj
leichter
comparative form of easy

easier said than done adj
leichter gesagt als getan
easy to propose, but difficult to accomplish

easiness n
Leichtigkeit
the quality of being easy

east /iːst/ n
Osten Ost
compass point

eastbound adj
Richtung Osten nach Osten
moving or heading towards the east

eastbound adv
Richtung Osten nach Osten
toward the east

eastern /ˈiːstən/ adj
östlich
related to the east

eastern hemlock n
Kanadische Hemlocktanne Kanadische Schierlingstanne
Tsuga canadensis

easterner n
Ossi Ostler Ostlerin
a native or inhabitant of the east

easternmost adj
östlichster
farthest east

eastward /ˈistwɚd/ /ˈiːstwəd/ adv
ostwärts
towards the east

easy /ˈizi/ /ˈiːzi/ adj
leicht einfach
requiring little skill or effort
consenting readily to sex

easy as pie adj
kinderleicht
very easy

easy come, easy go /ˌiːzi ˈkʌm ˌiːzi ˈɡoʊ/ proverb
wie gewonnen, so zerronnen
easily won and easily lost; usually said when resigned to a loss

easy does it phraseologicalUnit
immer mit der Ruhe
do something gently or slowly

easy peasy adj
babyeierleicht

eat /it/ /iːt/ v
essen fressen
to ingest
eat a meal

eat crow v
zu Kreuze kriechen Kreide fressen die bittere Pille schlucken
to recognize that one has mistaken

eat one's fill v
sich satt essen
to eat to one's satisfaction, until full

eat one's hat v
ich freß einen Besen, wenn ich will Emil heißen, wenn
to express disbelief about a proposition

eat one's heart out v
vor Neid erblassen
feel overwhelming negative emotion

eat pussy v
Muschi lecken
to perform cunnilingus

eat up v
aufessen
consume completely

eater /ˈiːtə/ /ˈiːtɚ/ n
Esser
one who eats

eatery /ˈiːtəɹi/ n
Esslokal
a restaurant or café

eating /ˈitɪŋ/ /ˈiːtɪŋ/ n
Essen
the act of consuming food

eating disorder n
Essstörung
psychological disorder

eating habit n
Ernährungsgewohnheit Essgewohnheit
regular consumption of certain foods

eau de toilette /ˌəʊ də twɑːˈlɛt/ n
Eau de Toilette
lightly scented perfume

eave /iːv/ n
Traufe
the underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building

eaves /iːvz/ n
Traufe Dachüberstand
underside of a roof

eavesdrop /ˈivzˌdɹɑp/ /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp/ n
lauschen
concealed aperture through which an occupant can surreptitiously listen to people

eavesdrop /ˈivzˌdɹɑp/ /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp/ v
lauschen belauschen abhören horchen zuhören
to hear a conversation one is not intended to hear

eavesdropper /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒpə(ɹ)/ n
Lauscher
one who eavesdrops

eavesdropping n
Abhören
interception of electronic communication
Abhören Lauschen
listening to private conversation

eavestrough n
Dachrinne Regenrinne
roof gutter

ebb /ɛb/ n
Ebbe
low tide

ebonite /ˈɛbəˌnaɪt/ n
Ebonit
product of vulcanizing rubber with sulfur

ebony /ˈɛb.ən.i/ adj
ebenholzfarben
deep, dark black colour
Ebenholz
made of ebony wood

ebony /ˈɛb.ən.i/ n
Ebenholz
wood
colour
tree

ebullient /ɪˈbʊljənt/ adj
übersprudelnd
agitated
ausgelassen überschwenglich
enthusiastic

ebullioscope n
Ebullioskop
an instrument used to measure the boiling point of liquids

ecce homo n
Ecce Homo Ecce homo Eccehomo

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
exzentrisch schrullig
deviating from the norm
außermittig
having a different center
exzentrisch
not at or in the centre
exzentrisch eiernd elliptisch
not perfectly circular

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ n
Exzenter
off-centre wheel
Exzentriker Exzentrikerin Querulant
person who does not behave like others

eccentricity /ˌɛk.sɛnˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/ n
Exzentrizität
a ratio between distances in a conic section
exzentrisches Verhalten
eccentric behaviour

ecclesiastic /əkliziˈæstɪk/ adj
kirchlich geistlich
pertaining to the church

ecclesiastic /əkliziˈæstɪk/ n
Geistliche Geistlicher
one who adheres to a church-based philosophy

ecclesiastical /əˈkliː.ziˌæ.stɪ.kəl/ /əˌkli.ziˈæ.stə.kəl/ adj
kirchlich Sakral- sakral
pertaining to the church

ecclesiologist n
Ekklesiologe Ekklesiologin
one versed in ecclesiology

ecclesiology n
Ekklesiologie
branch of theology

ecdysiast /ɛkˈdɪz.i.æst/ n
Stripper Stripperin Stripteasetänzer Stripteasetänzerin exotische Tänzerin exotischer Tänzer
stripper

ecdysteroid n
Ecdysteroide
any of a group of hormones present in arthropods and in plants

ecgonine n
Ecgonin
tropane alkaloid found naturally in coca leaves

echelon /ˈɛʃəlɒn/ /ˈɛʃəˌlɑn/ n
Echelon
(military) formation of troops
Rang Skala Stufe
level or rank

echidna /əˈkɪdnə/ n
Ameisenigel Echidna Schnabeligel
any of the four species of small spined monotremes

echinoderm n
Stachelhäuter
member of the Echinodermata

echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ /ˈɛkəʊ/ n
Bildschirmecho Tastaturecho
displaying on the command line of the command that has just been executed
Echo Widerhall
reflected sound
Echo Emil
the letter E in the ICAO spelling alphabet

echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ /ˈɛkəʊ/ v
hallen widerhallen wiederholen zurückwerfen
to repeat back what another has just said

echo chamber n
Echokammer
(derogatory) communication space which refuses the input of outsiders
Hallraum Echokammer Nachhallraum
room
Nachhall
sound effect

echolalia /ˌɛkoʊˈleɪliə/ /ˌɛkə(ʊ)ˈleɪlɪə/ n
Echolalie
echoing of words or phrases

echolocation /ˌɛkoʊloʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
Echoortung
use of echos to detect objects

echt /ɛkt/ adj
echt
genuine

eclair /ɪˈklɛə/ /ɪˈklɛɹ/ n
Hasenpfote Liebesknochen Éclair
oblong, chocolate-covered, cream-filled pastry

eclaircissement n
Aufklärung
explanation of something obscure or unknown

eclampsia n
Eklampsie Fraisen
complication of pregnancy

eclectic /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ adj
eklektisch vielseitig
selecting a mixture of what appear to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles
heterogen verschiedenartig vershiedenartig
unrelated and unspecialized; heterogeneous

eclectic /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ n
Eklektiker
one who selects by the eclectic method

eclecticism n
Eklektizismus
arts: based on multiple art styles

eclipse /ɪˈklɪps/ n
Finsternis Eklipse Mondfinsternis Sonnenfinsternis Verdunklung
passage of a planetary object between others

ecliptic /ɪˈklɪp.tɪk/ n
Ekliptik
Earth's orbital plane

eclogue n
Ekloge
pastoral poem

eco- /ˈiːkəʊ/ prefix
öko-
concerning ecology or the environment

ecocide /ˈiːkəʊsaɪd/ n
Ökozid
destruction of an ecosystem

ecofeminism n
Ökofeminismus
a sociopolitical movement combining feminism and environmentalism

ecofeminist adj
ökofeministisch
of or relating to ecofeminism

ecofeminist n
Ökofeminist Ökofeministin
one who subscribes to ecofeminism

ecofeministic adj
ökofeministisch
resembling or relating to ecofeminism

ecolabel n
Umweltzeichen

ecological /ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
ökologisch
relating to ecology

ecological footprint n
Ökologischer Fußabdruck
measure of human demand on the Earth's ecosystems

ecologically adv
ökologisch
in an ecological manner

ecologist n
Ökologe Ökologin
A scientist who studies ecology

ecology /i.ˈkɑ.lə.dʒi/ /ɛˈkɒlədʒi/ /ɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n
Ökologie Umweltforschung
branch of biology

ecomusicology n
Ökomusikologie
study of music, culture, and nature

econometric adj
ökonometrisch
combining mathematics and economics

econometrician n
Ökonometriker Ökonometrikerin
expert in econometrics

econometrics /ɪˌkɒnəˈmɛtrɪks/ n
Ökonometrie
branch of economics

economic /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/ adj
ökonomisch
pertaining to an economy

economic growth n
Wirtschaftswachstum
growth

economic refugee n
Wirtschaftsflüchtling
person fleeing poverty

economical /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkəl/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkəl/ adj
sparsam wirtschaftlich ökonomisch
careful with money

economics /ikəˈnɑmɪks/ /ˈikənɒmɪks/ n
Wirtschaftswissenschaft Ökonomie
study

economism n
Ökonomismus
Definition

economist /iːˈkɑn.ə.mɪst/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mɪst/ n
Wirtschaftswissenschaftler Ökonom Volkswirt Volkswirtschaftler
expert in economics

economize v
einsparen ökonomisieren
to use sparingly

economy /iːˈkɑn.ə.mi/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mi/ n
Binnenwirtschaft
Wirtschaft Ökonomie
production and distribution and consumption
frugal use of resources
effective management of the resources of a community or system

ecophysiology n
Ökophysiologie

ecosystem /ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/ /ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/ n
Ökosystem
system of an ecological community and its environment

ecoterrorism n
Ökoterrorismus
terrorism with an ecological motive

ecoterrorist n
Ökoterrorist
one who engages in ecoterrorism

ecotone /ˈiːkətəʊn/ n
Ökoton
a region of transition

ecotourism /ˌiːkəʊˈtʊəɹɪz(ə)m/ /ˌɛkoʊˈtʊɹɪzəm/ n
Ökotourismus
responsible travel

ecotype n
Ökotyp
organism adapted to an environment

ecstasy /ˈɛk.stə.si/ n
Ecstasy Pillen Teile
drug
Ekstase
intense emotion
intense pleasure
trance associated with mystic or prophetic exaltation

ecstatic /ɛkˈstætɪk/ adj
ekstatisch
feeling or characterized by ecstasy
extremely happy

ectoparasite /ˌɛktə(ʊ)ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ /ˌɛktəˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/ n
Ektoparasit
parasite living on the surface of host organism

ectopic pregnancy n
Eileiterschwangerschaft
type of pregnancy

ectoplasm /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/ n
Ektoplasma
parapsychology: visible substance believed to emanate from spiritualistic mediums
cytology: the outer granule-free layer of cytoplasm
parapsychology: an immaterial or ethereal substance

ectoplasmic adj
ektoplasmisch
of or relating to ectoplasm

ectoplastic adj
ektoplastisch

ectothermic adj
kaltblütig wechselwarm poikiloterm
of or relating to ectotherm

ectropic adj
ektropisch
Relating to ectropy

ecumenical /ˌiːk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ /ˌɛk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ adj
ökumenisch
ecclesiastical: pertaining to the Christian Church in a worldwide sense

ecumenism n
Ökumenismus Ökumene
ecumenical doctrines and practices

ecumenopolis /ˌɛkjuːmɛˈnɒpəlɪs/ n
Ökumenopolis
planet-wide city

eczema /ɪɡˈziː.mə/ /ˈɛk.sɪm.ə/ n
Ekzem
acute or chronic inflammation of the skin

eczematous /ɪɡˈzɛmətəs/ adj
ekzematös
of or pertaining to eczema

edaphic adj
edaphisch
of or relating to soil

eddy /ˈɛd.i/ n
Wirbel
air or water running in an opposite direction to the main current

eddy current n
Wirbelstrom
an induced electric current

edelweiss n
Edelweiß
a European perennial alpine plant

edema /ɪˈdiː.mə/ n
Ödem
excessive accumulation of serum in tissue

edge /ɛdʒ/ n
Vorsprung
an advantage
Rand
boundary line of a surface
Kante
in graph theory: any of the pairs of vertices in a graph
place where two faces of a polyhedron meet
Kante Seite
joining line between two vertices of a polygon
Klinge
thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument

edge /ɛdʒ/ v
schieben verschieben
to move something gradually

edgeways adv
hochkant
with the edge uppermost

edgy /ˈɛdʒi/ adj
angespannt nervös
nervous
grenzwertig
on the edge between acceptable and offensive

edible /ˈɛdəbəl/ /ˈɛdɪbəl/ adj
essbar eßbar
that can be eaten without harm; suitable for consumption

edible dormouse n
Siebenschläfer
dormouse which is food

edict /ˈiː.dɪkt/ n
Edikt
proclamation of law

edification /ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Bauwerk Gebäude
building
Erbauung
the act of edifying, or the state of being edified

edifice /ˈɛd.ɪ.fɪs/ n
Gebäude Bauwerk
building
Gedankengebäude Lehrgebäude
school of thought

edify /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/ v
bestärken edifizieren erbauen
To instruct or improve morally or intellectually

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ n
Bearbeitung Änderung
a change to the text of a document

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ v
herausgeben
be editor of a publication
bearbeiten editieren redigieren
to change a text, or a document

edit war n
Bearbeitungskrieg Edit-War
a dispute over the content of a page on a wiki or other editable work

editability n
Editierbarkeit

editable adj
editierbar
capable of being edited

editing /ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/ n
Bearbeitung
an act or instance of something being edited

edition /əˈdɪʃən/ /ɪˈdɪʃən/ n
Ausgabe
literary work
Auflage
whole set of copies

editor /ˈɛdɪtə/ /ˈɛdɪtəɹ/ [ˈɛˑɾɪɾɚ] n
Redakteur Redakteurin
newspaper editor
person who edits
Editor Texteditor
program for modifying text files

editor in chief n
Chefredakteur Chefredakteurin
highest ranking editor

editorial adj
redaktionell editorisch
of or relating to an editor, editing, or an editorial

editorial n
Leitartikel
article giving the opinion of editors

educate /ˈedʒɘkæet/ /ˈɛdjʊkeɪt/ /ˈɛdʒəkeɪt/ v
erziehen ausbilden
to instruct or train

educated /ˈɛdjuːkeɪtɪd/ /ˈɛdʒɘkeɪɾɪd/ adj
ausgebildet gebildet
having attained a level of higher education

educated guess n
fundierte Vermutung
guess based on experience or knowledge

educatee n
Schüler
someone who is being educated

education /ˌɛd͡ʒʊˈkeɪʃn̩/ n
Bildung Höflichkeit Aufklärung Schulung
facts, skills and ideas that have been learned, either formally or informally
Unterricht Ausbildung Erziehung Schulung
process or art of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment

eel /iːl/ n
Aal Aalartige
any fish of the order Anguilliformes

eelbuck n
Aalkorb Aalreuse
eelpot

eeler n
Aalfischer Aalfischerin Aalfänger Aalfängerin
a fisherman

eelgrass n
Gewöhnliches Seegras

eellike adj
aalartig

eelpout n
Aalmutter Bartfisch
fish of the family Zoarcidae

eelskin n
Aalhaut
the skin of a hagfish

eelspear n
Aalspeer
A spear for spearing eels

eelworm n
Älchen
a nematode, or roundworm, especially any that resemble small eels

eely /ˈiːli/ adj
aalglatt
Thin and slippery

eeny, meeny, miny, moe n
ene mene miste ene mene mu
similar children's counting-out games in other languages

eerie /ˈɪəɹi/ /ˈɪɹi/ adj
unheimlich
frightened
weird

effect /iˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ /ɪˈfɛkt/ n
Wirkung Auswirkung
result of an action
Effekt
scientific phenomenon
special effect in film
sound engineering: alteration in sound

effect /iˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ /ɪˈfɛkt/ v
bewirken
to make or bring about; to implement

effect size n
Effektstärke
a measure of the strength or magnitude of the effect

effective /əˈfɛktɪv/ /ɪˈfɛktɪv/ adj
wirksam in Kraft
actually in effect
wirkungsvoll effektiv
efficient, serviceable, or operative
wirksam
having the power to produce a required effect or effects
producing a decided or decisive effect

effectively adv
tatsächlich
essentially
effektiv wirksam
in an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect

effectiveness n
Wirksamkeit
degree
Effektivität Wirksamkeit
property

effectivity n
Effektivität
the ability or power to be effective

effeminacy n
Verweiblichung Weichlichkeit
the quality of being effeminate

effeminate /ɪˈfɛmɪneɪt/ /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/ adj
weibisch verweichlicht verweiblicht effeminiert tuntig
of a man, behaving like a woman

effendi /ɛˈfɛndi/ n
Efendi Effendi
title of respect

effervescent /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/ /ˌɛfɚˈvɛsənt/ adj
spritzig überschäumend
enthusiastic
brausend sprudelnd
fizzy

effete /ɪˈfit/ /ɪˈfiːt/ adj
verweichlicht
decadent
entkräftet kraftlos
lacking strength

efficacious adj
wirksam
effective

efficacy /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/ n
Wirksamkeit
ability to produce effect

efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃn̩si/ n
Effizienz Wirkungsgrad
extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose
Effizienz
extent to which time is well used
Einzimmerwohnung Einraumwohnung
one-room apartment

efficient /əˈfɪʃənt/ /ɪˈfɪʃənt/ adj
effizient
making good use of resources

efficiently adv
effizient
in an efficient manner

effigy /ˈɛfədʒi/ n
Abbild Bildnis Puppe
dummy or other crude representation
Bildnis
likeness of a person

effluvium /ɪˈfluːvi.əm/ n
Effluvium
gaseous or vaporous emission

effort /ˈɛfət/ /ˈɛfɚt/ n
Anstrengung Aufwand
the amount of work involved in achieving something

effortless adj
mühelos
without effort

effrontery /ɪˈfɹʌntəɹi/ n
Unverschämtheit Dreistigkeit Frechheit
insolent and shameless audacity

effulgent /ɪˈfʌldʒ(ə)nt/ /ɪˈfʌldʒənt/ adj
strahlend glänzend
radiant, resplendent, shining

effusive /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/ adj
überschwänglich
extravagant or excessive
Ausbruch Erguss Extrusiv- effusiv vulkanisch
extrusive; having solidified after being poured out as molten lava

egalitarian /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ adj
egalitär
characterized by social equality and equal rights for all people

egalitarian /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ n
Egalitarist Egalitaristin
person who accepts or promotes social equality and equal rights for all people

egalitarianism n
Egalitarismus
political doctrine of universal equality

egg /eɪɡ/ /ɛɡ/ n
Ei
body housing an embryo
egg of domestic fowl as food item
something shaped like an egg
Eizelle
ovum

egg /eɪɡ/ /ɛɡ/ v
anfeuern anstacheln antreiben
to encourage

egg and spoon race n
Eierlaufen
race in which competitors must carry an egg on a small spoon

egg cosy n
Eierwärmer
insulating cover placed over a boiled egg

egg on v
anstiften
provoke

egg salad n
Eiersalat
dish made of hard-boiled eggs

egg-shaped adj
eiförmig
having the shape of an egg

eggar /ˈɛɡə/ /ˈɛɡɚ/ n
Glucke Wollraupenspinner
moth

eggcup n
Eierbecher
a small dish used to support a boiled egg while it is eaten

egghead n
Eierkopf
pejorative: intellectual

eggnog /ˈɛɡ.nɑɡ/ /ˌɛɡˈnɒɡ/ n
Eierkognak
alcoholic beverage

eggplant n
Aubergine Eierfrucht Melanzani
edible fruit
Aubergine Eierfrucht Eierpflanze Melanzani
plant

eggshell /ˈɛɡʃɛl/ n
Eierschale
object

eggwhisk n
Schneebesen
utensil

ego /ˈiɡoʊ/ /ˈiːɡəʊ/ n
Ich Ego
the self

egocentric adj
egozentrisch
egotistical

egocentric n
Egozentriker
person who is egocentric

egocentricity n
Egozentrik
quality of being egocentric

egocentrism n
Egozentrismus
following ones egotistical desires

egoism n
Egoismus
tendency to think of self

egoist n
Egoist
Egoist Egoistin
advocate of egoism
self-centered or selfish person

egoistical adj
egoistisch
caring about the gratification of one's own desires

egomaniac /iɡoʊˈmeɪniæk/ n
Egomane Egomanin
person obsessed with their own (supposed) importance

egosyntonic adj
ich-synton

egotism n
Egotismus

egregious /ɪˈɡɹiː.dʒəs/ adj
außergewöhnlich unerhört ungeheuerlich
conspicuous, exceptional, conspicuous
entsetzlich unerhört ungeheuerlich
outrageously bad

egregore /ˈɛɡɹɪɡɔɹ/ n
Egregor
psychic entity influencing thoughts

egress /ɪˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈiːɡɹɛs/ n
Ausgang Austritt
process of exiting

egret /ˈi.ɡɹɪt/ n
Reiher
Any of various wading birds of the genera Egretta or Ardea

eh /e/ /eɪ/ /ɛ/ interjection
ne nicht
(Canadian) an interjection used to ascertain the continued attention
gell ne nicht wahr oder
used as a tag question

eider /ˈaɪdə/ /ˈaɪdɚ/ n
Eiderente
duck of genus Somateria

eidetic /aɪˈdɛtɪk/ adj
eidetisch
pertaining to a memory of perfect clarity

eigenfunction n
Eigenfunktion
function

eigenvalue /ˈaɪɡənˌvæljuː/ n
Eigenwert
scalar multiplier of an eigenvector

eigenvector n
Eigenvektor
vector not rotated by linear transformation

eight /eɪt/ n
Acht acht
Playing card with value 8
The digit/figure 8

eight /eɪt/ numeral
acht Acht
cardinal number 8

eight o'clock n
acht Uhr zwanzig Uhr
the start of the ninth hour

eight thousand n
achttausend
cardinal number

eight-thousander n
Achttausender
a mountain extending more than 8000 metres above sea level

eighteen /ˈeɪ(t).tin/ /ˈeɪ.tiːn/ /ˌeɪ(t)ˈtin/ /ˌeɪˈtiːn/ numeral
achtzehn
cardinal number

eighteenth /ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/ adj
achtzehnte
the ordinal form of the number eighteen

eighteenthly adv
achtzehntens
in the eighteenth place

eighth /eɪtθ/ adj
achte
ordinal form of the number eight

eighth /eɪtθ/ n
Achtel achte
one of eight equal parts of a whole
Achte achte
person or thing in the eighth position

eighthly adv
achtens
in the eighth place

eighties n
1980er Achtziger Achtzigerjahre achtziger Jahre neunzehnhundertachtziger Jahre
the decade of the 1980s

eightieth /ˈeɪ.ti.əθ/ adj
achtzigste
ordinal form of the number eighty

eightieth /ˈeɪ.ti.əθ/ n
Achtzigstel
One of eighty equal parts of a whole
Achtzigste
The person or thing in the eightieth position

eighty /ˈ(ʔ)eɪ̯ɾi/ /ˈeɪ.ti/ numeral
achtzig
80

eighty-eight numeral
achtundachtzig
88

eighty-five numeral
fünfundachtzig
the cardinal number 85

eighty-four numeral
vierundachtzig
84

eighty-nine numeral
neunundachtzig
89

eighty-one numeral
einundachtzig
81

eighty-seven numeral
siebenundachtzig
87

eighty-six numeral
sechsundachtzig
cardinal number 86

eighty-three numeral
dreiundachtzig
83

eighty-two numeral
zweiundachtzig
82

einkorn wheat n
Blicken Einkorn kleiner Spelz
domesticated form of wheat type

einsteinium /aɪnˈstaɪni.əm/ n
Einsteinium
element with atomic number 99

either /ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ adv
auch
(after a negative) as well

either /ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ conjunction
entweder
introduces the first of two options

either /ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ determiner
beide
each of two

ejaculate /ɪˈdʒæk.jə.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jə.lət/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.lət/ n
Ejakulat
the liquid ejected during ejaculation

ejaculate /ɪˈdʒæk.jə.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jə.lət/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.lət/ v
ejakulieren
to eject semen or vaginal fluid
to eject abruptly

ejaculation /iˌdʒækjuˈleɪʃən/ n
Ejakulation Samenerguss
ejection of semen through the urethra

eject /ɪˈdʒɛkt/ v
ausstoßen
to cause to come out of a machine
auswerfen ausweisen
to compel to leave
katapultieren
to project oneself from an aircraft

ejecta /əˈjektə/ n
Ejecta
material which has been ejected, especially from a volcano

ejection seat n
Schleudersitz
seat in an aircraft which can be ejected from the cockpit

eke out v
abgewinnen abtrotzen ergattern erhaschen erringen herausholen
obtain with difficulty
strecken aufbessern dazuverdienen hinzuverdienen
supplement

ekranoplan n
Ekranoplan
ground-effect vehicle

elaborate /ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/ /ɪˈlæbəɹət/ adj
ausführlich durchdacht
detailed

elaborate /ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/ /ɪˈlæbəɹət/ v
ausführen
to give further detail or explanation

eland /ˈiːlənd/ n
Elenantilope
antelope

elapse v
vergehen verrinnen
(of time) to pass or move by

elastic /iˈlæstɪk/ adj
dehnbar elastisch
capable of stretching

elastic band n
Gummiband
loop of rubber or similar material

elasticity /ɪ.læsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ n
Elastizität
physics: property by which a material can regain its original dimensions
quality of being elastic

elated adj
beschwingt ermutigt erregt
extremely happy and excited

elation n
Begeisterung freudige Erregung
Begeisterung Jubelstimmung
A feeling of joy and pride
Euphorie Hochgefühl
An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism

elative /ɪˈleɪtɪv/ n
Elativ
elative case of a noun

elative case n
Elativ
case used to indicate movement out of something

elbaite n
Elbait
a type of tourmaline

elbow /ˈɛl.bəʊ/ /ˈɛɫ.boʊ/ n
Ellbogenstoß
a hit with the elbow
Ellbogen Ellenbogen
joint between upper arm and forearm
Rohrbogen Ellbogen
pipe fitting

elbow /ˈɛl.bəʊ/ /ˈɛɫ.boʊ/ v
ellbögeln
to push with the elbow

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ adj
älter
greater than another in age or seniority

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ n
Holunder Holder Holler
Sambucus
Holunder Holder Holler Schwarzer Holunder
Sambucus nigra

elderberry n
Holunderbeere
fruit

eldercare n
Altenpflege
care for the elderly

elderly /ˈɛldəli/ /ˈɛldɚli/ adj
bejahrt betagt älter
old

elecampane /ˌɛləkæmˈpeɪn/ /ˌɛlɪkamˈpeɪn/ n
Alant
Inula helenium

elect /ɪˈlɛkt/ adj
gewählt
who has been elected

elect /ɪˈlɛkt/ v
wählen
to choose in election
wählen entscheiden
to choose or make decision

electability n
Wählbarkeit
capability to be elected

electable adj
wählbar
able to be elected to office

election /ɪˈlekʃ(ə)n/ n
Wahl
process of choosing a new leader or representatives

electioneering /ɪˌlɛk.ʃənˈɪə.ɹɪŋ/ n
Wahlwerbung
campaigning for elective office

elector n
Elektor Wahlfrau Wahlmann
official
Wähler Stimmbürger Urnengänger Wahlberechtigter
person eligible to vote

electoral college n
Wahlkollegium Wahlmännerkollegium
body of electors empowered to elect someone to a particular office

electoral district n
Wahlkreis
district represented by one or more elected officials

electoral fraud n
Unzulässige Wahlbeeinflussung
illegal interference with an election

electorate n
Kurfürstentum
dominion of an elector in the Holy Roman Empire
Wählerschaft
those entitled to vote collectively

electress /ɪˈlɛktɹɪs/ n
Stimmbürgerin Urnengängerin Wählerin
a woman who can vote in an election
Kurfürstin
the wife of a German Elector / elector, often used as a title

electric /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ adj
elektrisch
electrical
elektrisch elektronisch
electronic (musical instrument)
elektrisierend
emotionally thrilling

electric /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ n
Elektro-Auto
electric car

electric car n
Elektroauto E-Auto
a car that uses electric motors

electric catfish n
Elektrischer Wels
catfish of Malapteruridae

electric cello n
E-Cello elektrisches Cello
modified cello

electric chair n
elektrischer Stuhl
device used for performing execution by electrocution

electric charge n
Ladung

electric circuit n
Stromkreis
path or interconnected group of paths (at least one of which is closed) that can carry an electric current

electric current n
Strom elektrischer Strom
measurement of the rate of flow of electric charge
elektrischer Strom
phenomenon

electric eel n
Zitteraal
species of fish

electric fence n
Elektrozaun Kontaktzaun elektrischer Weidezaun
electric fence

electric fire n
Elektroofen
fire, stove or heater powered by electricity

electric guitar /ə.ˈlɛk.tɹɪk ɡɪ.ˈtɑːɹ/ n
Elektrogitarre E-Gitarre
guitar which requires electronic amplification

electric ray n
Zitterrochen
fish of the order Torpedodiniformes

electric shock n
Elektroschock Stromschlag elektrischer Schlag
physical reaction

electric vehicle n
Elektrofahrzeug
vehicle that uses an electric motor as the means of propulsion

electric violin n
E-Geige elektrische Geige
an instrument

electrical engineer n
Elektroingenieur

electrical engineering n
Elektrotechnik
branch of engineering

electrical tape n
Isolierband
plastic tape

electrician n
Elektriker Elektrikerin
tradesman who works with electrical equipment

electricity /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ˌiːlekˈtɹɪsɪti/ n
Strom Elektrizität
electric power
Elektrizität
form of energy

electricity meter n
Stromzähler
a device that measures the consumption of electricity

electrification n
Elektrifizierung Elektrifikation Elektrisierung
the act of electrifying, or the state of being charged with electricity

electrify v
elektrifizieren
to adapt for electric power
to cause electricity to pass through
to communicate electricity to
elektrisieren
to excite suddenly and violently

electro- prefix
elektro- Elektro-
of electricity or electrical

electrocardiogram /əˌlɛktɹəˈkɑɹdi.əˌɡɹæm/ n
Elektrokardiogramm EKG
trace of an electrocardiograph

electrocardiography n
Elektrokardiografie
the science of preparation and diagnostic interpretation of electrocardiograms

electrochemical adj
elektrochemisch
of or relating to a chemical reaction brought about by electricity
of or relating to electricity produced by a chemical reaction

electrochemical series n
elektrochemische Spannungsreihe
list of the metals in order of their electronegativity

electrochemist n
Elektrochemiker Elektrochemikerin
person who studies or is expert in electrochemistry

electrochemistry n
Elektrochemie
chemistry pertaining to electricity

electrocute /ɪˈlektɹəkjuːt/ v
elektrokutieren
to cause death from immediate complications resulting from electric shock

electrocution n
Stromschlag
a severe electric shock
Tod durch Stromschlag
accidental death or suicide by electric shock
Hinrichtung auf dem elektrischen Stuhl
deliberate execution by electric shock

electrode /əˈlɛk.tɹəʊd/ n
Elektrode
the terminal through which electric current passes

electrodynamic adj
elektrodynamisch
involving dynamics of electric charges

electrodynamics n
Elektrodynamik
study of phenomena associated with moving electric charges

electroencephalography n
Elektroenzephalografie
measurement of electrical activity in medicine

electroflotation n
Elektroflotation
removal of pollutants by electrical means

electrogravimetry n
Elektrogravimetrie

electrokinesis n
Elektrokinese
particle or fluid transport produced by an electrical field

electroluminescence n
Elektrolumineszenz
generation of light by application of an alternating current or by electric discharge

electrolysis /ɪlɛkˈtɹɒləsɪs/ n
Elektrolyse
chemical change

electrolyte /ɨˈlɛk.tɹɵˌlaɪt/ n
Elektrolyt
substance that ionizes and conducts electricity

electrolytic /ɨˌlɛk.tɹɵˈlɪ.tɪk/ adj
elektrolytisch

electrolytic capacitor n
Elektrolytkondensator Elko
capacitor that uses an electrolyte

electromagnet n
Elektromagnet
magnet

electromagnetic adj
elektromagnetisch
pertaining to electromagnetism

electromagnetic induction n
elektromagnetische Induktion
production of an electrical potential difference

electromagnetic radiation n
elektromagnetische Strahlung
radiation

electromagnetic spectrum n
elektromagnetisches Spektrum
electromagnetic spectrum

electromagnetic wave n
elektromagnetische Welle
electromagnetic radiation

electromagnetism /ɪˌlɛk.tɹəʊˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪzm̩/ n
Elektromagnetismus
a fundamental force

electromechanical adj
elektromechanisch
combining the fields of mechanics and electronics

electron /ɪˈlɛktɹɑn/ /ɪˈlɛktɹɒn/ n
Elektron
the negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit atoms

electron affinity n
Elektronenaffinität

electron capture n
Elektroneneinfang

electron donor n
Elektronendonator

electron hole n
Defektelektron

electron microscope n
Elektronenmikroskop
any of several forms of microscope that use a beam of electrons

electron shell n
Atomhülle Elektronenhülle
type of nebula

electron volt n
Elektronvolt Elektronenvolt
a unit for measuring the energy of subatomic particles

electronegativity n
Elektronegativität
degree of electron attraction

electronic /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/ /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
elektronisch
generated by electronic device
operating on behavior of electrons
pertaining to electrons

electronic cigarette /ɪˌlɛkˈtʃɹɑːnɪk ˈsɪɡɚˌɛt/ n
elektronische Zigarette E-Zigarette elektrische Zigarette
electronic cigarette

electronic game n
elektronisches Spiel
game played on an electronic device

electronics n
Elektronik
(physics)

electroplate v
galvanisieren
to coat an object with a thin layer of metal using electrolysis

electrostatic adj
elektrostatisch
of, relating to, or producted by electrostatics or static electricity

electrostatics n
Elektrostatik
branch of physics

elegance /ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/ n
Eleganz
grace, refinement, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners
restraint and grace in style

elegant /ˈɛl.ə.ɡənt/ adj
elegant schick
exhibiting elegance

elegant tit n
Panthermeise
Pardaliparus elegans

elegiac /ˌɛləˈdʒaɪæk/ /ˌɛlɨˈdʒʌɪək/ adj
elegisch
of or relating to an elegy

elegy /ˈɛlɪdʒi/ n
Elegie
mournful or plaintive poem or song

element /ˈel.ɪ.mənt/ n
Element
chemistry: simplest chemical substance
simplest or essential part or principle of anything
set theory: object in a set
alchemy: one of the four basic building blocks
computing: conceptual object in a markup language
place or state of being that an individual or object is better suited towards
atmospheric forces
law: component of a cause of action
group of people with a common characteristic
something small
Bauelement Element
heating element

elementary /(ˌ)ɛlɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˌɛlɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
elementar
relating to the basic, essential or fundamental part of something

elementary charge n
Elementarladung

elementary particle n
Elementarteilchen
subatomic particle that does not consist of smaller particles

elephant /ˈɛləfənt/ n
Elefant Elefantin Elefantenbulle Elefantenkalb Elefantenkuh
mammal

elephant bird n
Elefantenvogel
extinct flightless bird

elephant in the room n
Der Elefant im Raum
problem that is obvious but ignored

elephant race n
Elefantenrennen
elephant race

elephant seal n
See-Elefant
mammal of the genus Mirounga

elephant shrew n
Rüsselspringer
Any member of the order Macroscelidea

elephantiasis /ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs/ n
Elefantenkrankheit
disease

elephantine /ɛl.ə.ˈfæn.tin/ adj
elefantös
of or relating to elephants
very large

elephantry /ˈɛlɪfəntɹi/ n
Elefantenreiterei
branch of an army that uses elephants

elevate /ˈɛləveɪt/ v
erhöhen
increase the intensity of
erhöhen anheben
raise

elevated /ˈɛləveɪtɪd/ adj
gehoben
Above ground level

elevated railway n
Hochbahn
railway

elevation /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/ n
Erheben Hebung
act of raising
Aufriss
architecture
Erhebung
condition of being elevated
that which is raised
Höhe Höhenwinkel
distance of a celestial object above the horizon
Elevation
raising of the host

elevator music n
Fahrstuhlmusik
music played as a background in elevators and businesses

eleven /ɪˈlɛv.ən/ numeral
elf
the cardinal number occurring after ten and before twelve

eleven hundred numeral
eintausendeinhundert elfhundert tausendeinhundert
one thousand one hundred

eleven o'clock n
elf Uhr
the start of the twelfth hour

eleventh /ɨˈlɛv.nθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.nθ/ adj
elfte elfter
ordinal form of eleven

eleventhly adv
elftens
in the eleventh place

elf /ɛlf/ n
Elf Alb Alp Elb Elbe Elbin
mythical, supernatural being

elfin wood n
Krumholz
trees

elfinwood n
Krumholz
krummholz

elflock n
Weichselzopf
lock of hair that is tangled

elicit v
hervorrufen auslösen elizitieren entlocken eruieren herauslocken
to evoke, educe
schließen schlussfolgern
to use logic to arrive at truth

elide /ɪˈlaɪd/ v
verbinden vereinigen verschmelzen
to conflate
auslassen weglassen
to leave out or omit

eligible /ˈɛlɪdʒəb(ə)l/ adj
berechtigt geeignet infrage kommend zulässig
meeting the necessary requirements to participate; worthy of being chosen
begehrt heiratswürdig
worthy of being chosen (for marriage)

eligible /ˈɛlɪdʒəb(ə)l/ n
Berechtigte
one who is eligible

eliminate /ɪˈlɪməneɪt/ v
eliminieren zerstören
completely destroy
beseitigen eliminieren umbringen
kill

elimination n
Elimination
act of eliminating, expelling or throwing off
act of causing a quantity to disappear from an equation
act of obtaining by separation, or as the result of eliminating; deduction

elision /ɪˈlɪ.ʒ(ə)n̩/ n
Auslassung
deliberate omission
Elision
the omission of a letter or syllable

elite /ɪˈliːt/ adj
Auslese- Elite- Eliten- elitär
of high birth or social position

elite /ɪˈliːt/ n
Elite Spitzengruppe Auslese Führungsschicht Oberschicht Spitze
group with higher status
Elite
person who is among the best at certain task

elitism n
Elitarismus
belief society should be run by elite

elitist adj
elitär
of or relating to elitism

elitist n
Elitist
someone who believes in rule by an elite group

elixir /ɪˈlɪksə(ɹ)/ n
Elixier
alchemy: liquid which was believed to turn non-precious metals to gold
Elixier Heilmittel Zaubertrunk
liquid which is believed to cure all ills
Elixier Heilmittel
pharmacy: sweet taste-masking liquid

elixir of life n
Lebenselixier
elixir that brings immortality

ell /ɛl/ n
Elle
measure of cloth

ellipse /ɪˈlɪps/ n
Ellipse
curve

ellipsis /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/ n
Ellipse
omission of word or phrase
Auslassungspunkte Ellipse
typographic mark

ellipsoid n
Ellipsoid Ellipsoide
surface all of whose cross sections are elliptic or circular

elliptic curve n
elliptische Kurve

elliptic function n
elliptische Funktion
any function of a complex variable which is periodic in two directions

elliptical trainer n
Crosstrainer Elliptical
exercise machine

elm /ɛlm/ n
Ulme
tree of genus Ulmus

elongated adj
verlängert
extensive in length

elope /ɨˈloʊp/ /ɪˈləʊp/ v
ausreißen weglaufen
run away from home
durchbrennen
run away to get married
run away with a paramour

eloquence /ˈɛləkwəns/ n
Eloquenz Beredsamkeit Redegewandtheit Redseligkeit Sprachfertigkeit
the quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing

eloquent /ˈɛl.əˌkwənt/ adj
eloquent wortgewandt redegewandt
fluently persuasive and articulate

else /ɛls/ /ɛlts/ adj
anderer anders sonst
other

else /ɛls/ /ɛlts/ adv
else sonst
statement in computing that indicates the result of a conditional statement (if) evaluating as false
sonst andernfalls anders ansonsten
word that implies any result with the exception of the one being referred to

elucidate /əˈluː.sɪ.de͡ɪt/ v
erläutern erklären verdeutlichen
make clear

elucidation /ɪˌlu.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
Erläuterung
A making clear; the act of elucidating or that which elucidates, as an explanation, an exposition, an illustration

elude /ɪˈluːd/ v
aus dem Weg gehen entgehen entkommen entziehen umgehen
to evade, or escape from someone or something
abschütteln absetzen entgehen entkommen entziehen
to shake off a pursuer

elusive /iˈluːsɪv/ /ɪˈluːsɪv/ adj
schwer fassbar schwer zu beschreiben schwierig
difficult to describe
flüchtig schwer fassbar
evading capture, comprehension or remembrance

elute /i.ˈluːt/ v
eluieren herauslösen
to separate substances using a solvent

elven /ˈɛlvən/ adj
elbisch
of or having to do with elves

elver n
Älchen
a young eel

em dash n
Geviertstrich
typographical symbol '—'

emaciate v
abmagern abmergeln ausmergeln

emaciated /əˈmeɪsieɪtɪd/ /əˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/ adj
ausgemergelt
thin or haggard

email /ˈiːmeɪl/ n
E-Mail-Adresse
an e-mail address
E-Mail Mail
message sent via email
E-Mail
system

email /ɛˈmeɪl/ /ˈiːmeɪl/ v
mailen
to send an email or emails to
intransitive: to send an email or emails
to send via email

emanate /ˈɛm.ə.ˌneɪt/ v
ausstrahlen
To come from a source

emanation /ˌɛməˈneɪʃən/ n
Ausströmen Emanation
act of flowing
Ausdünstung Aussendung Ausstrahlung Ausströmung Emanation
that which flows

emancipation /ɨˈmænsɨˌpeɪʃnˌ/ n
Emanzipation Freilassung
act of setting free from the power of another

emasculate /iˈmæskjəˌleɪt/ /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/ adj
entmannt
deprived of virility or vigor

emasculate /iˈmæskjəˌleɪt/ /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/ v
schwächen
to deprive of masculine vigor or spirit; to weaken
entmannen
to deprive of virile or procreative power; to castrate

emasculation n
Entmannung
castration

embalm v
einbalsamieren
to treat a corpse in order to prevent decomposition

embankment n
Bahndamm Böschung Dammschüttung Eindeichung
artificial mound of earth and stone

embarge /əmˈbɑɹdʒ/ v
bord
to board a barge
to put in a barge

embargo /ɪmˈbɑɹɡoʊ/ /ɪmˈbɑːɡəʊ/ n
Embargo Ausfuhrsperre Handelsembargo Handelsverbot
a ban on trade with another country
Verbot
a temporary ban on making certain information public
Embargo Beschlagnahme
an order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port

embark /ɪmˈbɑɹk/ /ɪmˈbɑːk/ v
an Bord gehen einschiffen
to get on a boat
antreten beginnen
to start

embarkation n
Einschiffung
embarking

embarrass /ɪmˈbæ.ɹəs/ /ɪmˈbɛ(ə).ɹəs/ v
verlegen machen
to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely

embarrassed /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/ adj
verlegen
Having a feeling of shameful discomfort

embarrassing adj
peinlich
causing embarrassment

embarrassment /ɪmˈbæɹəsmənt/ n
Verlegenheit
state of confusion
Verlegenheit Betretenheit Peinlichkeit
state of discomfort

embassy /ˈɛmbəsi/ n
Botschaft
organization representing a foreign state

embattled /ɛmˈbæt.əld/ /ɪmˈbæt.əld/ adj
Zinnenschnitt
(heraldry) drawn with a line of alternating square indendations and extensions
umkämpft
subject to or troubled by battles, controversy or debates

embayment n
Bucht Einbuchtung
bay
Buchtuferline
shoreline

embed /ɪmˈbɛd/ v
einbetten betten
lay as in a bed; lay in surrounding matter

embedded /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/ adj
eingebettet
part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into

embedded system n
eingebettetes System
computer system

embedding n
Einbettung Einschluss
in mathematics

embellish /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/ v
schmücken
to make more beautiful and attractive
verschönern verbrämen ausschmücken idealisieren kaschieren schönreden
to make sound or look better

embellishment /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/ n
Ausschmückung Beschönigung Fioritur Gerank Rankenwerk Verschönerung
ornamental addition

ember /ˈɛm.bəː/ /ˈɛm.bɚ/ n
Glut glühende Kohle
glowing piece of coal or wood

embers n
Glut Schwelbrand schwelende Asche
the smoldering or glowing remains of a fire, smoldering ash

embezzle /əmˈbɛzəl/ v
unterschlagen veruntreuen
to steal money that one has been trusted with

embezzlement /ˌɪmˈbɛzəlmənt/ n
Unterschlagung Veruntreuung
The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner

emblem /ˈɛmbləm/ n
Emblem
representative symbol

embodiment n
Verkörperung Inbegriff Inkarnation
entity typifying an abstraction

embody v
verkörpern
include or represent, especially as part of a cohesive whole
represent in a physical form; to incarnate or personify

embolism n
Embolie
obstruction or occlusion of an artery by an embolus

emboss v
prägen
to mark or decorate with a raised design or symbol

embossed adj
erhaben

embouchure /ˈɑm.bə.ʃɚ/ /ˌɒm.bʊˈʃʊə/ n
Ansatz
use of the lips, facial muscles, tongue, and teeth when playing a wind instrument

embourgeoisement /ɒmbɔːˈʒwazmɑ̃/ n
Verbürgerlichung
the adoption the characteristics of the bourgeoisie

embrace /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ n
Umarmung
act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest

embrace /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ v
umarmen
to clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection
umarmen annehmen
to enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.)

embrasure n
Schießscharte Scharte
Any of the indentations between the merlons of a battlement

embrittlement /ɛmˈbɹɪtl̩mənt/ n
Versprödung
Process of being embrittled.

embroider /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdə/ /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdɚ/ v
ausschmücken
to add imaginary detail to a narrative
sticken
to stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread

embroiderer n
Sticker
person who embroiders

embroideress n
Stickerin
female embroiderer

embroidery /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəɹi/ n
Ausschmückung
elaboration of an account with details
Stickerei
fabric
Sticken Stickerei
ornamentation

embroil /ɪmˈbɹɔɪl/ v
hineinziehen verwickeln
to draw into a situation

embryo /ˈɛmbɹi.oʊ/ /ˈɛmbɹi.əʊ/ n
Embryo
fertilized egg before developing into a fetus

embryological adj
embryologisch
of or pertaining to embryology

embryologically adv
embryologisch
regarding embryology

embryologist n
Embryologe Embryologin
expert or specialist in embryology

embryology n
Embryologie
the scientific study of embryos

embryonic /ˈɛm.bɹi.ɒn.ɪk/ adj
embryonal Embryonal-
embryology: of or relating to an embryo

embryotomy n
Embryotomie

emcee /ˈemˈsiː/ v
ansagen einführen moderieren vorstellen
act as the master of ceremonies

emend /ɪˈmɛnd/ v
emendieren
to correct and revise

emerald /ˈɛməɹəld/ adj
smaragdfarben smaragdgrün
rich green colour

emerald /ˈɛməɹəld/ n
Smaragdgrün
colour
Smaragd
gemstone

emerald ash borer n
Asiatischer Eschenprachtkäfer
Agrilus planipennis

emerald green adj
smaragdgrün
of emerald green colour

emerge /iˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ /iˈmɝd͡ʒ/ v
auftauchen entstehen
to come into view
herauskommen
to come out of

emergence /ɪˈmɜːdʒ(ə)ns/ n
Emergenz
the arising of emergent structure in complex systems

emergency /ɪˈmɝ.dʒən.si/ n
Notfall Notlage Notstand
situation requiring urgent assistance

emergency brake n
Notbremse
type of brake

emergency exit n
Notausgang
exit for evacuation

emergency physician n
Notarzt Notärztin
emergency physician

emergency room n
Notaufnahme Sanitätsraum
hospital department

emergency service n
Bereitschaft Bereitschaftsdienst Notdienst
public service that deals with emergencies

emerging adj
entstehend
becoming prominent; newly formed; emergent; rising

emeritus adj
emeritiert
retired but retaining an honorific version of previous title

emery /ˈɛməɹi/ n
Schmirgel
mineral

emery cloth n
Schleifleinen
abrasive material

emetic /əˈmɛt.ɪk/ adj
emetisch
causing nausea and vomiting

emetic /əˈmɛt.ɪk/ n
Brechmittel Emetikum
agent

emic adj
emisch
analyzing a culture from inside

emigrant /ˈɛmɪɡɹənt/ n
Emigrant Auswanderer Auswanderin Emigrantin
someone who leaves a country to settle in a new country

emigrate /ˈɛmɪɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɪmɪɡɹeɪt/ v
auswandern emigrieren
to leave one's country in order to reside elsewhere

emigration n
Auswanderung Emigration
act of emigrating
Auswanderung
body of emigrants; emigrants collectively

eminent /ˈɛmɪnənt/ adj
angesehen
of a person: distinguished, noteworthy
ausgesprochen
remarkable, great

eminent domain n
Enteignung
government's right to expropriate private land
Obereigentum
lord's property interest in a fief or fee

eminently /ˈɛmɪnəntli/ adv
besonders
in an eminent manner
to a great degree

emir n
Emir
Islamic prince or leader

emirate /ˈeməɹət/ n
Emirat
country ruled by an emir

emissary /ˈɛmɪˌsɛɹi/ n
Abgesandter Emissär Emissärin
an agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else

emission /ɪˈmɪʃən/ n
Emission Ausstoß
something that is emitted

emission allowance n
Emissionszertifikat

emission nebula n
Emissionsnebel
type of nebula

emit /iˈmɪt/ v
aussenden emittieren
to send out or give off

emmer /ˈɛmə/ /ˈɛmɚ/ n
Emmer Zweikorn
Triticum dicoccon

emmetropia n
Emmetropie
perfect vision

emoji /iˈmoʊdʒi/ /ɪˈmoʊdʒi/ /ɪˈməʊdʒi/ n
Emoji
digital graphic icon

emollient /ɪˈmɑl.jənt/ /ɪˈmɒl.ɪ.ənt/ adj
befeuchtend
Moisturizing
erweichend lindernd weichmachend
Soothing; mollifying

emollient /ɪˈmɑl.jənt/ /ɪˈmɒl.ɪ.ənt/ n
Linderung
Anything soothing
Emolliens Hautpflegemittel Linderungsmittel Pflegecreme Pflegemittel
Something which softens or lubricates the skin

emolument /ɪˈmɒljəmənt/ n
Honorar Vergütung
payment for an office or employment

emoticon /ɪˈmoʊtəˌkɑn/ /ɪˈməʊtɪˌkɒn/ n
Emoticon
representation of an emotion of the writer

emotion /ɪˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈməʊʃən/ n
Emotion Empfindung Gefühl
person's internal state of being

emotional /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/ /ɪˈməʊʃənəl/ adj
emotional
characterised by emotion
determined by emotion rather than reason
of or relating to the emotions
easily affected by emotion
readily displaying emotion
appealing to or arousing emotion

emotionless adj
emotionslos gefühllos unbewegt
lacking emotion

empath /ˈɛm.pæθ/ n
Empath
one who has the ability to sense emotions
person with extra-sensory empathic ability

empathic /ɛmˈpæθɪk/ adj
empathisch einfühlsam
showing or expressing empathy

empathize /ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz/ v
Mitgefühl haben mitempfinden mitfühlen
to feel empathy for another person

empathy /ˈɛmpəθi/ n
Einfühlungsvermögen
capacity to understand another person's point of view
Empathie
intellectual identification with another person

emperor /ˈempɘɹɘ/ /ˈɛmpəɹə/ /ˈɛmpəɹɚ/ n
Kaiser Imperator
ruler of an empire

emperor penguin n
Kaiserpinguin
largest penguin

emperorship n
Kaisertum
rank or office of an emperor

emphasis /ˈɛmfəsɪs/ [ˈɛɱfəsɪs] n
Betonung Gewichtung
prominence given to a syllable or words
Emphase
special attention or prominence given to something
Betonung Nachdruck
special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important

emphasize /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/ v
betonen
stress

emphatic /əmˈfætək/ /ɪmˈfætɪk/ adj
emphatisch
of emphatic consonants

emphysema /ˌɛmfɪˈsimə/ /ˌɛmfɪˈsiːmə/ n
Lungenaufblähung
abnormal accumulation of air in tissues

emphyteusis n
Erbpacht
right

empire /ˈɛmpaɪə/ /ˈɛmˌpaɪɹ/ n
Imperium Reich
Imperium Weltreich
group of states
Kaiserreich Kaisertum
political unit ruled by an emperor
Reich Imperium
political unit, having numerous or extensive territories

empirical /ɪmˈpɪɹɪkəl/ adj
empirisch erfahrungsgemäß
pertaining to or based on experience
empirisch
pertaining to, derived from, or testable by observations
verifiable by means of scientific experimentation

empirical formula n
Verhältnisformel
a notation indicating the ratios of the various elements present in a compound

empiricism n
Empirismus
philosophical theory
Empirie Empirismus
pursuit of knowledge purely through experience

employ /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ v
anstellen einstellen anwerben
to give someone work
einsetzen verwenden
to put into use

employability /ɪmˌplɔɪəˈbɪləti/ n
Erwerbsfähigkeit Beschäftigungsfähigkeit
state of being employable

employable adj
arbeitsfähig erwerbsfähig
able to be employed

employable n
Erwerbsfähige Erwerbsfähiger
person who is fit for employment

employed adj
berufstätig
working

employee /ɛmplɔɪˈiː/ n
Arbeitnehmer Angestellter Angestellte
individual who provides labor to a company or another person

employer /ɪmˈplɔɪə/ /ɪmˈplɔɪɚ/ n
Arbeitgeber Arbeitgeberin
person or entity which employs others

employment /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ n
Benützung Gebrauch
Anstellung
the act of employing
Beschäftigung Erwerbstätigkeit
the state of being employed
Arbeit
the work or occupation for which one is paid

employment agency n
Arbeitsamt Jobbörse
organisation that matches employers to employees

employment contract n
Arbeitsvertrag
category of contract

emporium /ˌɛmˈpɔɹi.əm/ n
Emporion Emporium
a shop that offers a wide variety of goods

empower v
bevollmächtigen ermächtigen befähigen
to give permission to

empowerment n
Bevollmächtigung Empowerment Ermächtigung
granting of power

empress /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɛmpɹəs/ n
Kaiserin
female monarch of an empire
wife or widow of an emperor

empress dowager n
kaiserinmutter
mother of an emperor

emptiness n
Leere Leerheit
the state or feeling of being empty

empty /ˈɛmpti/ adj
leer
devoid of content

empty /ˈɛmpti/ v
leeren entleeren ausleeren leer machen
to make empty

empty set n
leere Menge
unique set that contains no elements

empty sum n
Nullsumme
result of adding no numbers

empty vessels make the most sound proverb
ein leerer Kopf am meisten plappert ein leerer Topf am meisten klappert leere Töpfe klappern am meisten
proverb

emptyhanded adj
mit leeren Händen
having given or received nothing
having nothing to give

empyema n
Empyem
collection of pus

empyrean /ɛmˌpaɪˈɹiːn̩/ adj
Empyreum
the highest heaven

emu /ˈim(j)u/ /ˈiːmjuː/ /ˈiːɛmˌjuː/ n
Emu
Dromaius novaehollandiae

emulate /ˈɛm.jə.leɪt/ v
emulieren
in computing of a program or device: to imitate another program or device
nachahmen
to copy or imitate, especially a person

emulsifier /ˈɪi.mʌl.sɪf.aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
Emulgator
substance that helps an emulsion form

emulsion n
Emulsion
suspension of one liquid in another

emydid n
Emydiden
any member of the Emydidae

en dash n
Halbgeviertstrich
typographical symbol –

en garde /ɑn ˈɡɑɹd/ interjection
en garde

en masse /ɑn ˈmæs/ /ɒn ˈmæs/ adv
in Massen
in a single body or group

en passant /ɑ̃ pæˈsɑ̃/ /ɒ̃ ˈpæsɒ̃/ n
Schlagen im Vorübergehen en passant
chess move

en route /ɒn ɹu(ː)t/
unterwegs
along the way
unterwegs en Route
on the way

enable /ɪˈneɪbəl/ v
aktivieren einschalten
to activate a function of an electronic or mechanical device
anordnen
to allow a way out or excuse for an action
befähigen berechtigen
to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities
ermöglichen
to make something possible

enablement /ɪˈneɪbəl.mənt/ n
Ermöglichen Ermöglichung
act of enabling

enact v
spielen
to act the part of; to play
ausführen
to do; to effect

enamel /əˈnæməl/ /ɪˈnæməl/ n
Schmelz Zahnschmelz
covering on the tooth
Emaille Email
opaque, glassy coating baked onto metal or ceramic objects

enamel /əˈnæməl/ /ɪˈnæməl/ v
emaillieren schmalten
to coat with enamel

enamor /ɪˈnæmə(ɹ)/ v
erobern
to inflame with love

enamored /ɪˈnæməɹd/ adj
entzückt fasziniert gefesselt hingerissen hingezogen verliebt
in love, amorous

enantiomer n
Enantiomer
one of a pair of mirror-image stereoisomers

enantiotropic adj
enantiotrop enantiotrope

encapsulate /ɪnˈkæps(j)ʊˌleɪt/ v
kapseln
networking: to enclose data in packets
object-oriented programming: To enclose objects in a common interface
einkapseln kapseln verkapseln
to enclose as if in a capsule
zusammenfassen
to epitomize

encapsulation n
encapsulation
act of enclosing in a capsule

encase v
eingehüllen
to enclose in a case

encephalitis n
Enzephalitis Gehirnentzündung
inflammation of the brain

encephalography n
Enzephalografie
X-ray examination of brain

encephalomyocarditis /ɛnˌsɛfəloʊmaɪoʊkaɹˈdaɪtɪs/ n
Enzephalomyokarditis
viral disease affecting pigs and primates

encephalopathy /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒpəθi/ n
Enzephalopathie
condition affecting the brain

enchant /ɘnˈtʃɐːnt/ /ɪnˈtʃant/ /ɪnˈtʃænt/ /ɪnˈtʃɑːnt/ v
verzaubern
to cast a spell upon
to attract and delight

enchanted /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɪd/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃɑːntɪd/ adj
verzaubert
under the influence of enchantment

enchanter /ɪnˈtʃæntɚ/ /ɪnˈtʃɑːntə/ n
Zauberer Zaubererin
A spellcaster, conjurer, wizard, sorcerer or soothsayer

enchanting adj
bezaubernd zauberhaft
having the ability to enchant

enchantress n
Zauberin
attractive woman skilled at using magic

enchilada /ˌɛntʃɪˈlɑdə/ n
Enchilada
Mexican dish

enchondroma n
Enchondrom
a cartilage cyst found in the bone marrow

encircle /ɛnˈsɜɹkəl/ /ɪnˈsɜːkəl/ v
umzingeln
surround

enclave /ˈɑnkleɪv/ /ˈɛnkleɪv/ n
Enklave
entity completely surrounded by another

enclitic /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ adj
enklitisch
affixed phonetically

enclitic /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ n
Enklitikon
clitic which joins with the preceding word

enclose /ənˈkloʊz/ /ɪnˈkloʊz/ /ɪnˈkləʊz/ v
beifügen einschliessen
insert

enclosure /ɘnˈklɐʉʒɘ/ /ɛnˈkloʊʒəɹ/ /ɪnˈkləʊʒə/ n
Beilegen
act of enclosing
Einschließen Einzäunen
act of separating and surrounding an area etc. with a barrier
Einschließung Gehege eingefriedetes Grundstück
area partially or entirely enclosed by walls, fences or buildings
Anlage Beilage
something enclosed

encoder n
Encoder
a device to encode a signal

encoding /ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/ n
Kodierung
character encoding (computing)

encompass /ɛnˈkʌm.pəs/ v
umfassen umgeben umschließen
encircle
beinhalten umfassen abdecken
include
einschließen enthalten umfassen
surround

encore /ˈɑnkɔɹ/ /ˈɒŋkɔː/ interjection
Zugabe! da capo!
please perform again

encore /ˈɑnkɔɹ/ /ˈɒŋkɔː/ n
Zugabe
brief extra performance after the main performance is complete

encounter /ɪnˈkaʊntə/ /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ n
Begegnung Treffen
unplanned meeting

encounter /ɪnˈkaʊntə/ /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ v
treffen begegnen
meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly

encourage /ɪnˈkɝɪdʒ/ /ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ v
ermuntern ermutigen
mentally support or motivate
empfehlen ermuntern
spur on, recommend

encouragement [ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒmənt] n
Ermutigung
the act of encouraging
that which serves to incite, support, promote or advance, as favor, countenance, reward etc.

encroach /ɛnˈkɹəʊtʃ/ v
ausdehnen
to advance gradually beyond due limits
eingreifen
to intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory

encrust v
verkrusten überkrusten
To cover with a hard crust

encrypt v
verschlüsseln
to conceal information by means of a code or cipher

encrypted adj
verschlüsselt
that is in code

encryption n
Verschlüsselung
process of obscuring information to make it unreadable without special knowledge, key files, and/or passwords

encumber v
belasten
to burden with a legal claim
aufbürden belasten
to load down
behindern belasten
to restrict

encumbered adj
behindert belastet verschuldet
weighted down, loaded sufficiently to make slow

encumbrance n
Belastung dingliche Belastung
burden
Grundstückslast Schuldenlast Verschuldung
interest, right, burden or liability

encyclical /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/ n
Enzyklika
papal letter delivered to Bishops

encyclopedia /ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/ /ɪnˌsaɪ.kləˈpi(ː).di.ə/ n
Enzyklopädie Konversationslexikon Lexikon
comprehensive reference with articles on a range of topics

encyclopedic adj
enzyklopädisch
of or relating to comprehensiveness and other characteristics of an encyclopedia
in lexicography

encyclopedic dictionary n
Allbuch enzyklopädisches Wörterbuch
form of dictionary

encyclopedicity /ɛnˌsaɪk.ləʊˈpiːˌdɪs.ɪ.ti/ n
Enzyklopädizität
quality or state of being encyclopaedic

encyclopedist n
Enzyklopädist Enzyklopädistin
person helping to write an encyclopedia
member of a group of French authors

end /ɛnd/ n
Ende Tod
death
Ende Schluss
extreme part

end /ɛnd/ v
enden
ergative, intransitive: be finished, be terminated
beenden
transitive: finish, terminate (something)

end grain n
Hirnholz
grain of wood at right angles

end in itself n
Selbstzweck
something without a purpose

end of the line n
Endstation
termination point of a railway or similar transportation system

end of the world n
Weltuntergang
any change that seems catastrophic or devastating
Ende der Welt Weltende
end of the world

end table n
Beistelltisch Beitisch Couchtisch Katzentisch Nebentisch Seitentisch
small table placed beside a chair or a sofa

end times n
Endzeit
the days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah

end user n
Endbenutzer
the final consumer of a product; the intended recipient or user

end user license agreement /ɛnd ˈjuːzəɹ ˈlaɪsəns əˈɡɹiːmənt/ n
Endbenutzer-Lizenzvereinbarung Endbenutzer-Lizenzvertrag
a contract between the manufacturer or copyright holder

end zone n
Endzone
American football

end- /ɛnd/ prefix
endo-

endanger /ənˈdeɪndʒə/ /ənˈdeɪndʒɚ/ v
gefährden
to put someone or something in danger

endearing /inˈdɪɹiŋ/ /ɪnˈdɪəɹɪŋ/ adj
niedlich
inspiring affection or love

endearment n
Zärtlichkeit
state of being endeared

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ n
Anstrengung Bemühung Bestrebung
Bemühung Bestreben
a sincere attempt
Unterfangen Unternehmen
enterprise; assiduous or persistent activity

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ v
(sich) bemühen anstrengen bestreben
attempt through application of effort

endemic /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ adj
endemisch
prevalent in a particular area
native to a particular area
peculiar to a particular area

endemic /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ n
Endemit
individual or species that is endemic

endgame n
Endspiel
end stage of a chess game
Schlussphase
final stage

endimanched adj
endimanchiert
dressed up in their Sunday best

ending /ˈɛndɪŋ/ n
Ende
last part of something
Ablauf Beendigung Ende
termination or conclusion

endive /ˈɛndaɪv/ n
Endivie
salad vegetable

endless /ˈɛndlɪs/ adj
endlos unbegrenzt
having no end
unbegrenzt unbeschränkt unendlich
indefinite

endlessly adv
endlos
in an endless manner

endocarditis n
Endokarditis
inflammation of the endocardium

endocardium n
Endokard
membrane that lines the interior of the heart

endocarp n
Endokarp
inner layer of the pericarp

endocrine /ˈɛnd.oʊ.kɹɪn/ adj
endokrin
producing internal secretions that are transported around the body by the bloodstream

endocrine disruptor n
Endokrine Disruptor
substance that hinders the normal functioning of the endocrine system

endocrine gland n
Hormondrüse
gland

endocrinologist /ˈɛn.dəʊ.kɹɪnˌɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
Endokrinologe Endokrinologin
practitioner of endocrinology

endocrinology n
Endokrinologie
study of the endocrine glands

endogamous adj
endogam
of a marriage, within a social group

endogamy /ɛnˈdɒɡəmi/ n
Endogamie Binnenheirat Kastenheirat
the practice of marrying within one's own social group

endogenous /ɨnˈdɑdʒənəs/ adj
endogen
produced, originating or growing from within
of a disease, caused by factors within the body

endometrium /ˌɛndəˈmiːtɹi.əm/ n
Endometrium Gebärmutterschleimhaut
mucous membrane

endonym n
Endonym Eigenbezeichnung
a name used by a group or category of people to refer to themselves or their language

endoparasite /ˌɛndə(ʊ)ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ /ˌɛndəˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/ n
Endoparasit Entoparasit Innenparasit
indwelling parasite

endoplasmic adj
endoplasmatisch
of, or relating to endoplasm

endoplasmic reticulum n
endoplasmatischen Retikulum
network of membranes

endorphin /ɛnˈdɔ(ɹ)fɪn/ /ɛnˈdɔːfɪn/ n
Endorphin
any of a group of peptide hormones

endorse /ɪnˈdɔɹs/ /ɪnˈdɔːs/ v
unterstützen bestätigen empfehlen
support

endorsement n
Befürwortung
the act or quality of endorsing

endoscope n
Endoskop
instrument

endoscopy /ɛnˈdɔ.skə.pi/ n
Endoskopie
examination using an endoscope

endosome n
Endosom
endocytic vacuole

endosymbiosis n
Endosymbiose
living within another organism

endosymbiotic theory n
Endosymbiontenhypothese
the theory that concerns the origins of mitochondria and chloroplasts

endothermic /ˌɛndəʊˈθəːmɪk/ adj
endotherm
chemistry: absorbing heat
homöotherm warmblütig
zoology: of animal with regulated temperature

endovascular adj
endovaskulär
within a blood vessel

endow /ɪnˈdaʊ/ v
ausstatten
to give property to (someone) as a gift; to provide with support in the form of a permanent fund of money or other benefits

endpaper n
Nachsatz Vorsatz Vorsatzblatt Vorsatzpapier
either of two folded sheets of paper used to connect the front and back covers of a book to the first and last pages

endpoint n
Endpunkt
either of two points at the end of a line

endurable adj
erträglich
able to be endured; tolerable; bearable

endurance /ɪnˈdjʊəɹəns/ /ɪnˈdʊɹəns/ n
Ausdauer
the measure of a person's stamina or persistence

endure /ɪnˈd(j)ʊɹ/ /ɪnˈdjʊə̯(ɹ)/ v
aushalten ertragen
to continue despite obstacles
von Bestand sein
to last
dulden
to tolerate something

enduring adj
andauernd anhaltend ausdauernd beständig bleibend dauerhaft
long-lasting

enema /ˈɛn.ə.mə/ n
Einlauf Klistier
injection of fluid into the rectum

enemy /ˈɛnəmi/ adj
feindlich
of, relating to, or belonging to an enemy

enemy /ˈɛnəmi/ n
Feind Gegner Feindin Gegnerin
someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else

enemy of the state n
Staatsfeind
person accused of crimes against the state.

energetic /ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk/ /ˌɛnɚˈdʒɛtɪk/ adj
Energie-
Of or relating to energy
energisch besitzend energiegeladen
Possessing, exerting, or displaying energy

energetically adv
energetisch
in an energetic manner

energy /ˈɛnəd͡ʒi/ /ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/ n
Energie
impetus behind activity
physics
capacity to do work

energy carrier n
Energieträger

energy drink n
Energy-Drink
caffeinated soft drink

energy level n
Energieniveau
any of the discrete stable energies

energy source n
Energiequelle
source from which energy can be extracted

enervate /ˈɛn.ə(ɹ).vət/ /ˌɛn.ə(ɹ)ˈveɪt/ v
schwächen
to reduce strength or energy; debilitate

enfant terrible n
Enfant terrible
unconventional badly-behaved person

enfeeble /ɪnˈfiːbəl/ v
schwächen
make feeble

enforce /ɪnˈfo(ː)ɹs/ /ɪnˈfoəs/ /ɪnˈfɔɹs/ /ɪnˈfɔːs/ v
durchsetzen
to exert
vollstrecken
to keep up

enforcement n
Durchsetzung Vollstreckung
act of enforcing; compulsion
giving force to; a putting in execution

engage /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/ v
anstellen
to draw into conversation
beschäftigen
to engross or hold the attention of someone
eingreifen
to enter into an activity
verpflichten
to guarantee or promise to do something
einrasten ineinander greifen
to mesh or interlock

engaged /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ adj
verlobt
agreed to be married
besetzt
already involved in a telephone call

engagement /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
Verpflichtung
appointment
Bindung
connection or attachment
Gefecht
instance of active hostilities
Verlobung Verlöbnis
period of time when marriage is planned or promised

engagement ring n
Verlobungsring
a ring signifying a promise to wed

engaging adj
einnehmend
charming

engender /ɛnˈdʒɛn.dɚ/ /ɪnˈdʒɛn.də/ v
erzeugen herbeiführen hervorrufen
to bring into existence, cause

engine /ˈend͡ʒɘn/ /ˈend͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/ n
Getriebe
brain or heart
Motor
influential group
Motor Triebwerk Antrieb
mechanical device

engine block n
Motorblock
casting containing piston cylinders

engine displacement n
Hubraum
volume of air/fuel mixture

engine driver n
Lokomotivführer
person

engine room n
Maschinenraum
compartment on a ship

engineer /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪə/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪɹ/ n
Maschinist Lokomotivführer Lokomotivführerin Maschinistin
locomotive operator
Ingenieur Ingenieurin
person qualified or professionally engaged in engineering

engineer's scale n
Dreikantmaßstab

engineering /ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/ n
Ingenieurwissenschaft Engineering Ingenieurwesen
application of science to the needs of humanity
Maschinenraum
area aboard a ship where the engine is located
Ingenieurberuf Ingenieurwesen
profession
Engineering Ingenieurwesen
work of an engineer

engram /ˈɛnˌɡɹæm/ n
Engramm
postulated change in neural tissue

engrave v
gravieren
carve text or symbols into (something)

engraved adj
graviert
decorated with engravings

engraver n
Graveur Stecher
person who engraves
Stichel
tool used in this process

engraving n
Gravur Stich
an engraved image
Gravieren Stechen
the practice of incising a design onto a hard, flat surface

engrossed /ɛn.ˈɡɹoʊst/ adj
ausgefertigt
finalized
entrückt vertieft
preoccupied

engrossing /ɛnˈɡɹoʊsɪŋ/ /ɛnˈɡɹəʊsɪŋ/ adj
fesselnd
absorbing

engulf v
verschlingen
surround; cover

enhance /ɪnˈhæns/ /ɪnˈhɑːns/ v
erhöhen vergrößern
augment or make something greater
verbessern
improve something by adding features

enhanced adj
verstärkt
improved

enhancement n
Erweiterung Verbesserung
an improvement

enharmonic adj
enharmonisch
Describing two or more identical notes that are written differently when in different key

enhydros n
Enhydros
chalcedony containing liquid

enigma /ɪˈnɪɡmə/ n
Rätsel Knobelaufgabe Knobelei Rateaufgabe
riddle, or a difficult problem
Rätsel Mysterium
something puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable

enigmatic /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/ adj
rätselhaft
pertaining to an enigma

enjambment /ɪn.ˈdʒæm.mənt/ n
Zeilensprung
a technique in poetry

enjoin /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/ v
anordnen auferlegen aufgeben ermahnen fordern mahnen
to lay on, as a command
untersagen verbieten
to prohibit or restrain by judicial order

enjoy /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ v
genießen
to have the use or benefit of something
genießen erfreuen
to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

enjoy oneself v
Spaß haben
take pleasure

enjoyable /ɛnˈdʒɔɪ.jə.bəl/ adj
angenehm unterhaltsam
giving pleasure or delight

enjoyment /ɛnˈdʒɔɪmənt/ n
Vergnügen Genuss
the condition of enjoying anything

enlarge /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ v
vergrößern
make larger

enlargement n
Vergrößerung Erweiterung
Act of making larger

enlighten /ɪnˈlaɪtn̩/ v
aufklären
to make clear to the intellect

enlightened /ənˈlaɪtn̩d/ adj
aufgeklärt informiert
educated or informed
erleuchtet
exceedingly wise
informiert
made aware of something

enlightenment /ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/ n
Aufklärung
act of enlightening, state of being enlightened

enlist v
eintragen
to enter on a list
eintreten
to join a cause or organization
anwerben rekrutieren
to recruit or to obtain

enmity /ˈɛn.mɪ.tiː/ /ˈɛn.mɪ.tɪ/ n
Feindschaft
hostile or unfriendly disposition

enneagon /ˈɛ.niː.ə.ɡən/ n
Neuneck
a polygon with nine sides; a nonagon

enneagram n
Enneagramm
nine-pointed stellate polygon

ennoble v
adeln
To bestow with nobility, honour or grace
veredeln
to further process textile fabrics

ennoblement n
Adelung
act of ennobling or something which ennobles

ennui /ɑnˈwi/ /ɒnˈwiː/ n
Apathie Langeweile
listlessness, boredom
Depression Melancholie
melancholia, depression

enoki mushroom n
Samtfußrübling
Flammulina velutipes

enormousness n
Riesigkeit
great size

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ adv
genug
sufficiently

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ determiner
genug
sufficient

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ interjection
das genügt halt
stop!

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ pronoun
genug
a sufficient or adequate number, amount, etc

enough is enough phraseologicalUnit
das Maß ist voll
the limit of patience or tolerance has been reached

enqueue v
Warteschlange einreihen
to add an item to a queue

enquiry /ɛnˈkwaɪ.ɹi/ n
Anfrage
a question

enrage v
in Rage versetzen in Wut versetzen wütend machen
to fill with rage

enrapture v
begeistern entzücken hinreißen verzücken
to fill with great delight or joy; to fascinate

enraptured adj
entrückt entzückt hingerissen verzückt wonnetrunken

enrich /ɪnˈɹɪt͡ʃ/ v
anreichern
to increase the amount of one isotope in a mixture of isotopes
bereichern
to make rich(er)
to add nutrients or fertilizer to the soil; to fertilize

enriched uranium n
angereichertes Uran
uranium enriched with a higher amount of U-235

enrichment n
Bereicherung
the act of enriching
Anreicherung
the process of making enriched uranium

enroll /ɛnˈɹoʊl/ /ɪnˈɹəʊl/ v
immatrikulieren
to enlist (someone) or make (someone) a member of
anmelden einschreiben immatrikulieren
to enter (a name) in a register, roll or list

enrolment n
Anmeldung Aufnahme Einschreibung Immatrikulation
act of enrolling or state of being enrolled

ensemble /ˌɑnˈsɑm.bəl/ /ˌɒnˈsɒm.bəl/ /ˌɒ̃nˈsɒ̃mbl̩/ n
Ensemble
a group of musicians, dancers etc who perform together; the chorus of a ballet company
a group of separate things that contribute to a coordinated whole
a coordinated costume or outfit; a suit
a piece for several instrumentalists or vocalists

ensete /ˈɛnsət/ n
Abessinische Banane Ensete Zierbanane
species of flowering plant in the banana family Musaceae

ensign /ˈɛns(ə)n/ /ˈɛnsaɪn/ /ˈɛnsɪn/ n
Fahne
banner
Fähnrich
military officer

enslave v
versklaven
to make subservient; to strip one of freedom; enthrall

enslavement n
Versklavung
the act of enslaving or the state of being a slave; bondage

ensnare v
verwickeln
To entangle
fangen
To snare, to catch through a snare or trap

ensorcell /ɛnˈsɔɹsəl/ /ɛnˈsɔːs(ə)l/ v
hexen zaubern
to bewitch or enchant

enstatite n
Enstatit
mineral

ensue /ɛnˈsjuː/ /ɛnˈsjʉː/ /ɛnˈʃuː/ /ɪnˈsjuː/ /ɪnˈsuː/ /ɪnˈʃuː/ v
resultieren ansetzen eintreten erfolgen folgen nachfolgen
to occur as consequence

ensure /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɹ/ v
sicherstellen gewährleisten
make sure or certain

ent /ɛnt/ n
Ent
a fictional large talking tree

entactogenic adj
entaktogen

entail /ɛnˈteɪl/ v
bedingen mit sich bringen nach sich ziehen verursachen
to imply or require
als unveräußerliches Gut vererben
to settle or fix inalienably on a person or thing

entailment /ɛnˈteɪl.mənt/ n
Bedingtheit Erfordernis Implikation
state of being entailed

entangle /ɛnˈtaŋɡəl/ v
verwickeln
twist or interweave

entangled adj
verwickelt
tangled or twisted together

entanglement n
Gewirr Verwicklung
the state of being entangled

enter /ˈɛntə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛntɚ/ [ˈɪɾ̃ɚ] v
hineingehen eintreten betreten hereinkommen hereingehen reingehen
to go into (a room, etc.)
eingeben
to type into a computer
to record

enteritis n
Enteritis
intestinal disease

enterolith n
Darmstein Enterolith
mineral concretion in the intestinal tract

enterprise /ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/ n
Unternehmen
company, business, organization, or endeavor
Vorhaben Unterfangen
undertaking, especially a daring and courageous one
Unternehmungsgeist Unternehmungslust
willingness to undertake projects, energy and initiative

enterprise application integration n
Unternehmensanwendungsintegration

enterprising adj
unternehmungslustig
very able and ingenious in business dealings

entertain /ˌɛntəˈteɪn/ /ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/ v
unterhalten
to amuse

entertainer n
Unterhalter Entertainer
person who entertains

entertaining adj
unterhaltsam
amusing

entertainment /ˈɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/ n
Unterhaltung
activity designed to give pleasure or relaxation

enthalpy /ˈɛn.θəl.piː/ n
Enthalpie
a measure of the heat content

enthrall v
fangen
hold spellbound
unterwerfen
make subservient

enthronement n
Inthronisation
the act of enthroning or the state of being enthroned

enthuse /ɛnˈθjuːz/ /ɛnˈθuz/ v
begeistern
to cause (someone) to feel enthusiasm
to feel enthusiasm

enthusiasm /-θuː-/ /ɪnˈθjuːzɪæz(ə)m/ n
Enthusiasmus Begeisterung Schwärmerei
feeling of excited, lively interest

enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/ /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/ adj
begeistert enthusiastisch
with zealous fervor; excited, motivated

enthusiastically adv
enthusiastisch
in an enthusiastic manner

entice v
locken verführen
to lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope

entire /ɪnˈtaɪə/ /ɪnˈtaɪɚ/ adj
ganz gesamt
whole

entitle /ənˈtaɪ.təl/ /ənˈtaɪtəl/ v
betiteln
berechtigen das Recht erteilen das Recht geben
to bestow the right to do something
den Titel verleihen die Würde verleihen
to dignify by an honorary designation
benennen betiteln
to give a title to a book etc.

entitled adj
anmaßend anspruchsvoll dünkelhaft fordernd hochtrabend vermeintlich privilegiert
convinced]] of one's own righteousness or the justifiability of one's actions or status
berechtigt befugt anspruchsberechtigt
having a right to something
benannt betitelt getitelt
having a title - book etc

entitlement /ənˈtaɪtəlmənt/ n
Anspruch
something that one is entitled to
Anspruch Berechtigung
the right to have something

entity /ˈen.tɪ.ti/ n
Wesen Dasein Wesenheit
Wesen Entität
that which exists as an individual unit

entomological adj
entomologisch
of or pertaining to entomology

entomologist n
Entomologe Entomologin
scientist who studies insects

entomology n
Insektenkunde Entomologie Insektologie
study of insects

entourage /ˈɑn.tə.ɹɑʒ/ /ˈɒn.tʊ.ɹɑːʒ/ n
Gefolge
retinue of attendants, associates or followers

entrails /ˈentɹeɪlz/ n
Eingeweide
internal organs

entrance /ɛnˈtɹæns/ /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ n
Eingang Einfahrt
place of entering
Zutritt
right to go in

entrance examination n
Aufnahmeprüfung Zugangsprüfung
examination used by an educational institution to select which students it will grant admission to

entranced /ɛnˈtɹænst/ /ɛnˈtɹɑːnst/ adj
bezaubert
held at attention, as if by magic

entrap v
verleiten verstricken
lure someone

entreaty /ɛnˈtɹiːti/ /ɪnˈtɹiːti/ n
Flehen
petition, solicitation, prayer

entrecôte n
Entrecote
a premium cut of beef

entrench /ɛnˈtɹɛntʃ/ /ɪnˈtɹɛntʃ/ v
ausheben graben
dig
Fuß fassen etablieren festigen
establish financial position
eingraben mit einen Graben umgeben verschanzen
surround with a trench

entrenching tool n
Klappspaten
short shovel

entrepreneur /ˌɑn.t(ʃ)ɹə.pɹəˈnʊəɹː/ /ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ n
Unternehmer Unternehmerin
person who organizes and operates a business and assumes the associated risk

entrepreneurial /ˌɒntɹəpɹəˈnɜːɹi.əl/ adj
unternehmerisch
having the spirit, attitude or qualities of an entrepreneur; enterprising

entrepreneurship n
Unternehmertum
quality of being an entrepreneur

entresol n
Empore Galerie Galeriegeschoss Halbgeschoss Loge Zwischengeschoss
an intermediate floor in a building

entropy /ˈɛntɹəpi/ n
Entropie
term in thermodynamics
measure of the amount of information in a signal
tendency of a system to descend into chaos

entrust /ɪnˈtɹʌst/ v
anvertrauen
To trust to the care of

entry /ˈɛntɹi/ n
Eintritt
act of entering
Eintrag Lemma
article in a dictionary or encyclopedia
Eingang Eintrag
doorway that provides a means of entering a building
Zutritt
permission to enter
Eintrag
record in a log or in a database
Flur
room immediately inside the front door
Element
term in a matrix

entryphone n
Sprechanlage Gegensprechanlage Türsprechanlage Türsprecher
an electronic communication system

entryway n
Windfang
opening or hallway allowing entry into a structure

entrée /ˈɒntɹeɪ/ n
Zugang Zutritt
act of entering
Vorspeise
dish served before the main course of a meal

entwine /ɨnˈtwaɪn/ /ɪ̈nˈtwaɪn/ v
umranken umschlingen
twist or twine

entwist v
flechten umwinden verflechten

enumerate /ɪˈn(j)u.məˌɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnjuː.məˌɹeɪt/ v
aufzählen
to specify each member of a sequence individually in incrementing order

enunciate /ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/ v
artikulieren aussprechen verkünden
To articulate, pronounce

enunciation /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪˌnʌn.sɪˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
Erklärung
act of enunciating
(deutliche) Aussprache Artikulation Ausdrucksweise
mode of pronunciation

envelop /ɛnˈvɛləp/ v
einhüllen umhüllen
to surround or enclose

envelope /ɛnˈvɛləp/ /ˈɛn.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɛn.vəˌloʊp/ n
Hülle
bag containing the lifting gas
Hüllkurve
geometry: object that is the tangent to a family of objects
Umschlag
something that envelops
Briefumschlag Umschlag
wrapper for mailing

enviable /ˈɛnvi.əbl̩/ adj
beneidenswert
Arousing or likely to arouse envy.

envier n
Neider Neiderin
one who envies

envious /ˈɛnvɪəs/ adj
neidisch neidvoll
feeling or exhibiting envy

environment /ɪnˈvaɪɹə(n)mənt/ n
Umwelt Umgebung
area around something
Umwelt
natural world or ecosystem
Umfeld Umwelt
political or social setting, arena or condition
Umgebung Umwelt
software or hardware on a computer

environment variable n
Umgebungsvariable

environmental adj
Umwelt
pertaining to the environment

environmental protection n
Umweltschutz
protecting the environment

environmentalism n
Ökologismus
ideology seeking to prevent the degradation of environment

environmentalist n
Umweltschützer Umweltschützerin
one who advocates for the protection of the biosphere

environmentally friendly adj
umweltfreundlich
causing little harm to the environment

envisage /ɛnˈvɪzɪdʒ/ v
vorstellen
to conceive or see something within in one's mind

envoy /ˈɑnvɔɪ/ /ˈɛnvɔɪ/ n
Gesandte Gesandter
diplomatic agent of second rank
Gesandter Gesandte
representative

envy /ˈɛnvi/ n
Neid
resentful desire of something possessed by another

envy /ˈɛnvi/ v
beneiden
to feel displeasure towards (someone) because of their good fortune, possessions

enwrap v
einhüllen einwickeln umhüllen
To wrap around, surround

enzymatic adj
enzymatisch
of, relating to, or caused by enzymes

enzyme /ˈɛn.zaɪm/ n
Enzym
catalytic protein

eon /ˈiː.ɒn/ /ˈiː.ən/ n
Äon
geological time period

eosin /ˈi.əsɪn/ n
Eosin
red, acidic dye

epaulet /ˈɛpəlɛt/ n
Epaulette Achselklappe Achselstück
shoulder decoration

epaulette /ˈɛpəlɛt/ n
Achselklappe Schulterklappe Schulterstück
ornamentation

epee /ˈɛpeɪ/ n
Degen
A fencing sword

epenthesis /ɪˈpɛn.θə.sɪs/ n
Epenthese Fugenlaut Epenthesis Fugenelement Fugenzeichen
insertion of a phoneme or letter into a word

epenthetic /ˌɛpənˈθɛtɪk/ adj
epenthetisch
inserted into a word
of or pertaining to epenthesis

epenthetically adv
epenthetisch
epenthetically

ephebic adj
ephebisch

ephedrine /ˈɛfədɹɪn/ n
Ephedrin

ephemeral /ɛˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ adj
Eintags-
existing for only one day
vergänglich kurzlebig flüchtig
lasting for a short period of time

epibiont n
Epibiont
organism that lives on the surface

epic /ˈɛp.ɪk/ adj
Wahnsinns- außergewöhnlich denkwürdig toll wahnsinnig
extraordinary
episch
of, or relating to, an epic
Momentously heroic

epic /ˈɛp.ɪk/ n
Epos
extended narrative poem
events appropriate to an epic

epicanthus n
Epikanthus medialis Epikanthus-Falte Mongolenfalte Oberlidfalte
a skin fold of the upper eyelid, typical of East Asians

epicardium n
Epikard
layer of tissue between the pericardium and the heart

epicene /ˈɛ.pəˌsin/ /ˈɛpɪsiːn/ n
Epicönum Epikoinon
epicene word

epicentre /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə/ /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/ n
Epizentrum
point above earthquake

epicist n
Epiker
epics writer

epiclesis n
Epiklese
part of the Divine Liturgy or the Mass

epicrisis /ɪˈpɪk.ɹə.sɪs/ /ˈɛp.ə.kɹaɪ.sɪs/ n
Epikrise
critical or analytical summing-up

epicure /ˈɛpɪkjʊə/ /ˈɛpɪkjʊɹ/ n
Feinschmecker Genießer
epicure; a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink

epicycle /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkəl/ n
Epizykel
a small circle whose centre is on the circumference of a larger circle

epicycloid n
Epizykloide
locus

epidemic /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ adj
epidemisch
like an epidemic

epidemic /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ n
Epidemie Seuche
widespread disease

epidemiologic adj
epidemiologisch
of or pertaining to epidemiology

epidemiologist n
Epidemiologe Epidemiologin
Scientist specialized in epidemiology

epidemiology /ˈɛp.ɪ.diːm.iː.ɒl.ə.dʒi/ /ˌɛp.ɪˌdi.miˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
Epidemiologie
branch of medicine dealing with transmission and control of disease in populations

epidermis n
Epidermis Oberhaut
skin's outer layer in animals

epididymis /ɛpiˈdɪdɪmɪs/ n
Nebenhoden
tube

epidote n
Epidot
class of mixed minerals

epifacial adj
epifaszial

epigastric adj
epigastrisch
of or pertaining to the epigastrium

epigenetics n
Epigenetik
study of heritable changes
study of processes

epiglottis /ˌɛpɪˈɡlɑtɪs/ n
Epiglottis
cartilaginous organ in the throat

epigone /ˈɛpɨɡoʊn/ /ˈɛpɨɡəʊn/ n
Epigone Epigonin
imitator of artist or style
follower, disciple

epigram /ˈɛpɪɡɹæm/ n
Epigramm
brief but witty saying
inscription in stone
Epigramm Sinngedicht
short, witty or pithy poem

epigrammatic adj
epigrammatisch
characteristic of an epigram

epigraph /ˈɛpɪˌɡɹæf/ n
Epigraph
inscription

epigraphy /ɪˈpɪɡɹəfi/ n
Epigraphik
study of inscriptions

epilation /ɛpɪˈleɪʃən/ n
Haarausfall
loss of hair
Epilation
removal of hair

epilator n
Epilierer Epiliergerät
electrical device

epilepsy /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/ n
Epilepsie Fallsucht
medical condition

epileptic /ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk/ adj
epileptisch fallsüchtig
of or relating to epilepsy

epileptic /ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk/ n
Epileptiker Epileptikerin
person who has epilepsy

epilogue /ˈɛp.ɪ.lɒɡ/ /ˈɛpɪlɑɡ/ /ˈɛpɪlɔɡ/ n
Epilog Nachwort
brief oration or script at the end of a literary piece
Epilog
short speech at the end of a play

epimer n
Epimer

epinephrine /ɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/ n
Epinephrin
hormone and nurotransmitter

epiphany /ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni/ n
Aha-Erlebnis Erleuchtung Heureka-Moment
illuminating realization or discovery
Epiphanie Erscheinung Manifestation Offenbarung
manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being

epiphenomenalism n
Epiphänomenalismus
doctrine

epiphyte n
Epiphyt Aufsitzerpflanze
plant that grows on another

episcopal /əˈpɪs.kə.pl̩/ adj
bischöflich episkopal
related to a bishop

episcopate /ɪˈpɪskəpət/ n
Episkopat Weltepiskopat
bishops as a group

episode /ˈɛ.pəˌsɵʊ̯d/ /ˈɛpɪsəʊd/ n
Episode
incident or action connected with a series of events
Episode Folge
instalment of a drama told in parts

epistaxis /ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs/ n
Epistaxis
nosebleed

epistemic /ˌɛpəˈstimɪk/ adj
epistemisch
relating to knowledge or cognition
epistemologisch
relating to theory of knowledge

epistemological /ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
erkenntnistheoretisch
of, or relating to, epistemology

epistemology /ɛˌpɪstiːˈmɔlədʒi/ /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɑlədʒi/ /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/ n
Erkenntnistheorie Epistemologie
branch of philosophy dealing with the study of knowledge

epistle /ɪˈpɪs.l/ n
Apostelbrief
book of the New Testament

epitaph [ˈɛpɪtæf] [ˈɛpɪtɑːf] n
Nachruf Elegie Gedenkgedicht Gedenkschrift Trauergedicht
commemorative poem or other text
Epitaph Grabinschrift
inscription on a gravestone

epitaxy n
Epitaxie
type of overgrowth

epithelium /ˌɛpɪˈθiːlɪəm/ n
Epithel
membranous tissue

epithet /ˈɛ.pɪ.θɛt/ n
Schimpfname Schimpfwort
abusive or contemptuous word or phrase
Beiname Beiwort Spitzname
term used as a descriptive substitute for the name or title of a person
Epitheton Beiwort Attribut Beiname
term used to characterize a person or thing
Epitheton
word in the scientific name of a taxon following the name of the genus or species

epitome /əˈpɪt.ə.mi/ n
Verkörperlichung
embodiment or encapsulation of
Abriss
summary

epitomize /əˈpɪt.əˌmaɪz/ v
verkörpern
be an epitome

epitope n
Epitop
target of an immune response

epitrachelion /ˌɛpɪtɹɑˈkiliɔn/ /ˌɛpɪtɹəˈkiliɒn/ n
Epitrachelion
vestment

epitrite n
Epitrit Epitritus
alcoholic drink made of malt

epitrochoid n
Epitrochoide
geometric curve

epizeuxis n
Epizeuxis
repeating words in immediate succession

epoch /ˈiːˌpɒk/ /ˈɛpˌək/ n
Epoche Ära
particular period of history

epochal adj
epochal
highly important

eponym /ˈɛpənɪm/ n
Eponym Namensgeber
person's name that has given rise to the name of something
Eponym
word formed from a person’s name

eponymous /ɪˈpɑnɪməs/ /ɪˈpɒnɪməs/ adj
namensgebend
relating to the person after which something is named

epopee /ˈɛpəpiː/ n
Epopöe
an epic, saga

epoxide n
Epoxid
cyclic ether

epsilon /ɛpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈɛp.sɪˌlɑn/ n
Epsilon
name for the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ adj
gleich
mathematics: exactly identical
the same in all respects

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ n
Gleichgestellte Gleichgestellter
person or thing of equal status to others

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ v
gleichen
be equal to
informal: have as its consequence

equal sign n
Gleichheitszeichen
symbol

equality /ɪˈkwɑl.ɪ.ti/ /ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ n
Gleichberechtigung Gleichheit
equal treatment of people irrespective of social or cultural differences
Gleichheit
fact of being equal
mathematics: fact of having the same value

equalization n
Ausgleich
act of equalizing
Druckausgleich
diving maneuver

equalize /ˈikwəˌlaɪz/ /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/ v
den Druck im Ohr ausgleichen
to clear the ears
ausgleichen
to make equal
to make the score equal

equalizer n
Ausgleich
a goal that equalizes the score

equally /ˈiːkwəli/ adv
gleich gleichermaßen gleichmäßig
in an equal manner

equanimity /ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪtiː/ n
Gelassenheit Gleichmut
state of being calm

equanimous /ɪˈkwæn.ɪ.məs/ adj
gelassen gleichmütig
Calm and composed; of stable disposition

equation /ɪˈkweɪʃən/ /ɪˈkweɪʒən/ n
Gleichung
mathematics: assertion

equation of time n
Zeitgleichung
discrepancy between two kinds of solar time

equative /i(ː)ˈkweɪtɪv/ n
Äquativ
grammar: case

equator /ɪˈkweɪ.tə/ /ɪˈkweɪ.tɚ/ n
Äquator Linie
circle around the earth

equatorial /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/ adj
äquatorial
of, near, or relating to the equator

equatorial /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/ n
Äquatorial
kind of telescope

equerry /ɪˈkwɛ.ɹi/ n
Stallmeister
responsible for the care of horses

equestrianism n
Pferdesport Reiten Reitsport
the art or sport of riding horses

equiangular adj
gleichwinklig
geometry: having all internal angles equal

equidistant /i.kwəˈdɪs.tənt/ adj
äquidistant
occupying a position that is an equal distance between several points

equilateral adj
gleichseitig
referring to a polygon all of whose sides are of equal length

equilateral triangle n
gleichseitiges Dreieck
type of triangle

equilibrium /ɛkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/ n
Gleichgewicht Balance
condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced
Ausgeglichenheit Gleichgewicht
mental balance
Gleichgewicht Equilibrium
physics: state of a body at rest or in uniform motion in which the resultant of all forces on it is zero
chemistry: state of a reaction in which the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are the same

equinox /ˈiːkwəˌnɑːks/ /ˈɛkwɪˌnoks/ n
Tagundnachtgleiche Äquinoktium
intersection of the ecliptic with the celestial equator

equip /ɪˈkwɪp/ v
ausrüsten

equipage /ˈɛ.kwɪ.pɪdʒ/ n
Equipage
a type of horse-drawn carriage
Ausrüstung
equipment or supplies, especially military ones

equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ n
Ausrüstung
whatever is used in equipping
the act of equipping

equiprimordial /ˌiːkwɪpɹaɪˈmɔːdɪəl/ adj
gleichursprünglich
existing together as equally fundamental ab initio

equitable /ˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/ adj
ehrlich fair gerecht
fair, just, or impartial

equity /ˈɛk.wɪ.ti/ n
Gleichheit Billigkeit Fairness Gerechtigkeit
justice, impartiality and fairness
Billigkeitsrecht
legal tradition
Eigenkapital Reinvermögen
ownership interest in a company
Aktien Aktienanteil Aktienkapital Unternehmensbeteiligungen
ownership, especially in terms of net monetary value of some business

equivalence /ɪˈkwɪvələns/ n
Gleichwertigkeit
condition of being equivalent
Äquivalenz
equivalence relation
relationship between two propositions

equivalence class n
Äquivalenzklasse
Any one of the subsets into which an equivalence relation partition is set

equivalence gate n
XNOR-Gatter
a physical Boolean device

equivalence relation n
Äquivalenzrelation
binary relation

equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ adj
äquivalent gleichwertig
relating to the corresponding elements of an equivalence relation
of two sets, having a one-to-one relationship
gleichwertig äquivalent entsprechend
similar or identical in value

equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ n
Entsprechung Äquivalent
anything that is virtually equal to something else

equivocal /əˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ɪˈkwɪvək(ə)l/ adj
fragwürdig
capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters
uncertain, doubtful
mehrdeutig doppeldeutig
having several applicable significations

equivocality n
Doppeldeutigkeit Doppelsinn Doppelsinnigkeit Mehrdeutigkeit Zweideutigkeit
quality of being equivocal

equivocation /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/ n
Ambiguität Doppeldeutigkeit Mehrdeutigkeit Vieldeutigkeit Wortspiel Wortverdrehung
Expression susceptible of a double signification, possibly misleading

era /ˈɛɹ.ə/ /ˈɪə̯ɹ.ə/ n
Ära Epoche
time period

eradiate v
ausstrahlen
To spread out light rays in all directions

eradicate /ɪˈɹæd.ɪ.keɪt/ v
ausrotten vernichten auslöschen ausmerzen
to completely destroy; to reduce to nothing radically
mit der Wurzel ausreißen
to pull up by the roots

erase /ɪˈɹeɪs/ /ɪˈɹeɪz/ v
löschen auslöschen ausradieren
to remove markings or information

eraser /ɪˈɹeɪsɚ/ /ɪˈɹeɪzə/ n
Tafelschwamm
chalkboard eraser
Radiergummi Gummi Radierer
thing used to erase something written or drawn

erastes /ɛˈɹæsteɪs/ n
Erastes
the older partner in a pederastic relationship

erbium /ˈɜːɹbiəm/ n
Erbium
chemical element

ere /ɛə/ /ɛəɹ/ /ɪə(ɹ)/ conjunction
vor
before, sooner than

erect /ɪˈɹɛkt/ adj
erigiert
standing out perpendicularly

erect-crested penguin n
Kronenpinguin
Eudyptes sclateri

erectile /əˈɹɛktaɪl/ adj
aufrichtbar erektil

erectile dysfunction n
erektile Dysfunktion
erectile dysfunction

erection /ɪˈɹɛkʃən/ n
Errichtung
act of building
Erektion
rigid state of penis or clitoris

eremitic adj
eremitisch
characteristic of hermit

erethic adj
erethisch erethistisch
pathology: abnormally excited

erethism /ˈɛɹɪθɪzəm/ n
Erethie Erethismus
pathology: abnormal excitement of organ or tissue

ergative case n
Ergativ
case used to indicate the agent of a verb

ergativity /ɜː(ɹ)ɡəˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ n
Ergativität
linguistics: structuring property of grammar

ergo /ˈɝɡoʊ/ conjunction
ergo

ergodic adj
ergodisch
of or relating to certain systems that, given enough time, will eventually return to previously experienced state

ergonometric adj
ergonometrisch
ergonomic

ergonomic adj
ergonomisch
of, or relating to the science of ergonomics

ergonomics /əːɡəˈnɒmɪks/ /ˌɝɡəˈnɑmɪks/ n
Ergonomie
science of the design of equipment

ergot /ˈɜːɡət/ n
Mutterkornpilz
any fungus of the genus Claviceps

erinaceous /ˌɛ.ɹɪˈneɪ.ʃəs/ adj
igelartig igelähnlich
Of, pertaining to, or resembling a hedgehog

eristic adj
eristisch
provoking

eristic n
Eristiker
one who is disputatious
Eristik
type of dialogue

erlking /ˈɜːlkɪŋ/ n
Erlkönig
erlking

erm interjection
äh
expression of uncertainty

ermine /ˈɜːmɪn/ /ˈɝmɪn/ n
Hermelin
(heraldry) a white field with black spots
Mustela erminea
the white fur of this animal

erode /ɪˈɹəʊd/ v
erodieren
To wear away by abrasion, corrosion or chemical reaction

erogenous /əˈɹɒd͡ʒɪnəs/ adj
erogen
sensitive to sexual arousal

erogenous zone n
erogene Zone
erogenous zone

erosion /əˈɹoʊʒən/ /əˈɹəʊʒən/ n
Erosion
the result of having being eroded
destruction by abrasive action of fluids
the changing of a surface by mechanical action
in dentistry

erotic /ɪˈɹɑtɪk/ /ɪˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
erotisch
tending to arouse sexual desire

erotology n
Erotologie
study of sexual behavior

erotomanic adj
erotomanisch

err /ɛɚ/ /ɜː(ɹ)/ v
irren Fehler machen

errand /ˈɛɹənd/ n
Besorgung
purpose of a small trip
Besorgung Auftrag
trip to accomplish a small task

errand boy n
Laufbursche Botenjunge
male employed to run errands

errant /ˈɛɹənt/ adj
errant
straying from the proper course or standard

errata /ɛˈɹɑtə/ /ɛˈɹɑːtə/ n
Errata
added page listing the errors which were discovered after printing

erratic /ɪˈɹætɪk/ adj
erratisch gestört verhaltensauffällig verwirrt
deviating from normal opinions or actions
erratisch unregelmäßig unstet
unsteady, random; prone to unexpected changes; not consistent

erratic /ɪˈɹætɪk/ n
Findling
rock

erroneous /ɛɹˈoʊ.ni.əs/ /ɪˈɹəʊ.nɪ.əs/ adj
fehlerhaft unrichtig
containing an error; inaccurate

erroneously /ɪˈɹəʊnɪəsli/ adv
fälschlicherweise irrtümlicherweise
in an erroneous manner

error /ˈɛɚ/ /ˈɛɹə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛɹɚ/ n
Fehler
mistake
difference between a measured or calculated value and a true one
Irrtum
one or more mistakes in a trial that could be grounds for review of the judgement

error bar n
Fehlerbalken
bar denoting one standard deviation

error message n
Fehlermeldung
message displayed when a failure condition occurs

error-prone adj
fehleranfällig
in the habit of making errors

errorfree adj
fehlerfrei
free from errors

ersatz /ɛəɹˈsɑːts/ /ɛəɹˈzɑːts/ /ˈɛəzæts/ /ˈɛəɹsɑts/ /ˈɛəɹzɑts/ /ˈɜːsæts/ /ˈɝsæts/ [ɛəɹˈsɑːts] n
Ersatz
something made in imitation

erstwhile /ˈɚst.waɪl/ /ˈɜː(ɹ)st.waɪl/ adj
ehemalig früher vormalig
former, previous

erudite /ˈɛɹ.(j)u.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.(j)ə.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.(j)ʊ.daɪt/ adj
belesen gebildet gelehrt
scholarly, learned

erudition /ˌɛɹʊˈdɪʃən/ n
Belesenheit Gelehrsamkeit Bildung Gelehrtheit
profound knowledge, especially that based on learning and scholarship

erupt /ɪˈɹʌpt/ v
ausbrechen
to violently eject

eruption /ɪˈɹʌpʃən/ n
Ausbruch
sudden release of pressure or tension
Eruption Ausbruch Vulkanausbruch
violent ejection, such as that of lava from a volcano

erysipelas /ɛɹɪˈsɪpələs/ n
Erysipel Wundrose Rose Rotlauf
severe skin disease

erythema n
Erythem
abnormal redness

erythromycin /ɪˌɹɪθɹəˈmaɪsɪn/ n
Erythromycin
any of a class of macrolide antibiotics

erythropoiesis n
Erythropoese
production of red blood cells

escalate /ˈɛs.kə.leɪt/ v
eskalieren
to intensify

escalation n
Eskalation
a deliberate or premeditated increase in the violence or geographic scope of a conflict
an increase or rise, especially one to counteract a perceived discrepancy

escalator /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tə/ /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tɚ/ n
Rolltreppe Fahrtreppe
mechanical device

escapade /ˈɛskəˌpeɪd/ n
Eskapade Abenteuer Streich
daring or adventurous act; undertaking which goes against convention

escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ n
Flucht
act of leaving a dangerous or unpleasant situation

escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ v
davonkommen
to avoid capture
entgehen ausweichen
to elude
entgehen
to get free

escape artist n
Entfesselungskünstler Entfesselungskünstlerin
person skilled in escaping from confinement

escape sequence n
Escape-Sequenz
escape character together with subsequent characters

escape velocity n
Fluchtgeschwindigkeit
minimum velocity

escapee /ˈeskəpiː/ n
Flüchtling
someone free through escaping imprisonment

escapement n
Hemmung
timepiece mechanism

escapism n
Eskapismus
inclination to escape

escarpment n
Abhang Böschung Steilhang
steep descent or declivity

eschatology /ɛskəˈtɒlədʒi/ n
Eschatologie
system of doctrines concerning final matters, such as death
the study of the end times

eschew /ɛsˈtʃu/ /ɛsˈtʃuː/ /ɛˈʃu/ v
meiden scheuen
avoid, shun

escort /ɛˈskɔɹt/ /ɛˈskɔːt/ /ɪsˈkɔɹt/ /ɪsˈkɔːt/ /ˈɛs.kɔɹt/ /ˈɛs.kɔːt/ n
Eskorte
group of people who provide safety

escort /ɪsˈkɔɹt/ /ɪsˈkɔːt/ /ˈɛs.kɔɹt/ /ˈɛs.kɔːt/ v
eskortieren
To attend to in order to guard and protect

escrow /ˈɛs.kɹoʊ̯/ /ˈɛs.kɹəʊ̯/ n
Treuhand

esker /ˈɛskə/ /ˈɛskɚ/ n
Esker Os Wallberg Ås
ridge created under glacier

esophageal adj
Speiseröhren- Ösophagus- ösophageal
pertaining to the esophagus

esophageal cancer n
Speiseröhrenkrebs
cancer

esoteric /ˌɛs.əʊˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ /ˌɛs.əˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ adj
geheim
confidential; private
esoterisch
understood only by a chosen few
having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical

esotericism n
Esoterik
doctrines or practices
tendency

esoterism n
Esoterik
inward forms of faith and religion

esp. adv
bes. bsd. insb. insbes.

espadrille /ɛspəˈdɹɪl/ n
Espadrille
light shoe

esparto n
Halfagras
species of North African grass

especially /ɛkˈspɛʃ(ə)li/ /ɪˈspɛʃ(ə)li/ adv
besonders
particularly

espionage /ˈɛs.pi.ə.ˌnɑːʒ/ n
Spionage
act of learning secret information through clandestine means

esplanade /ˈɛspləˌneɪd/ n
Esplanade
clear space between a citadel and the nearest houses

espouse /ɪˈspaʊz/ v
ehelichen heiraten zum Mann nehmen zur Frau nehmen
become married to

espresso /ɛˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɛˈspɹɛsəʊ/ n
Espresso
strong type of coffee

esprit /ɛs.ˈpɹiː/ n
Esprit
liveliness, or active mind and spirit
spirit, enthusiasm

esquire /ɪˈskwaɪə/ /ˈɛskwaɪɚ/ n
Knappe Schildknappe
shield bearer

essay /ɛˈseɪ/ /ˈɛˌseɪ/ n
Versuch
an attempt
Essay Aufsatz
written composition

essayist /ˈɛ.seɪ.ɪst/ n
Essayist Essayistin
one who composes essays; a writer of short compositions

essence /ˈɛsəns/ n
Essenz Extrakt
concentrate
Essenz Parfüm
fragrance
Wesen
inherent nature
true nature of something
Essenz Wesen
significant feature

essential /ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/ adj
essenziell notwendig unverzichtbar
necessary
wesentlich unentbehrlich unverzichtbar
of high importance

essential amino acid n
essentielle Aminosäure
amino acid which is a dietry requirement

essential oil n
ätherisches Öl
volatile oil used to make perfumes and flavourings

essential tremor n
essentieller Tremor
Neurological condition

essive case n
Essiv
case used to indicate a temporary state of being

establish /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ v
einsetzen
To appoint, as officers, laws, regulations, etc.; to enact; to ordain
gründen eröffnen herstellen niederlassen
To form; to set up in business
gründen niederlassen eröffnen
To found; to institute
etablieren feststellen
To make stable or firm; to confirm
begründen etablieren festlegen festsetzen
To prove and cause to be accepted as true; to establish a fact; to demonstrate

established church n
Staatskirche
officially recognized national church

estate /ɪsˈteɪt/ n
Gut Landgut
(extensive) area of land under single ownership
Stand
historical: major social class or order of persons

estate sale n
Haushaltsauflösung Wohnungsauflösung
sale of a person's possessions after their death

estate tax n
Erbschaftsteuer
tax on the property of a deceased person

esteem [ɛsˈtiːm] n
Achtung Wertschätzung Ansehen
favourable regard

esteem [ɛsˈtiːm] v
achten ansehen schätzen
to regard with respect

ester /ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/ n
Ester
compound with carbon-oxygen double bond joined via carbon to another oxygen atom

estimate /ˈɛstɨmɨt/ /ˈɛstɨˌmeɪ̪t/ n
Kostenvoranschlag
(construction and business) a document specifying how much a job will probably cost
Schätzung Abschätzung
rough calculation or guess

estimate /ˈɛstɨmɨt/ /ˈɛstɨˌmeɪ̪t/ v
schätzen abschätzen
to calculate roughly

estrange /ɪˈstɹeɪndʒ/ v
entfremden
cause to feel less close or friendly; alienate
remove from an accustomed place or set of associations

estrangement n
Entfremdung Entfremden Verfremdung
the act of alienating
Entfremdung Verfremdung
the state of being alien

estrogen /ˈiːstɹəd͡ʒən/ /ˈɛstɹədʒən/ n
Östrogen
estrogen

estuary n
Ästuar Flussmündung
place where ocean tides and river water merge

eszett n
Eszett scharfes S
a German letter

et al. /ɛtˈɔl/ phraseologicalUnit
u. a. und andere und anderes
and others

eta /ˈeɪtə/ /ˈiːtə/ n
Eta
Greek letter

etacism n
Etazismus
pronunciation of the Greek eta like the Italian long e

etatism /ɛˈtɑːtɪzəm/ n
Etatismus
total control of the state over an individual citizen

etc. /ˌɛt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ phraseologicalUnit
usw. &c. et cetera etc. rc. u. s. w.
and so on

etch /ɛtʃ/ v
beizen radieren ätzen
to engrave
einbrennen einprägen
to make a lasting impression

etching /ˈetʃ.ɪŋ/ n
Radierung Ätzradierung
art of producing an image
Radierung
image created by this process

etendue /ˌeɪtɑnˈdu/ /ˌeɪtɒnˈd(j)uː/ n
Etendue
conserved property of the light in an optical system

eternal /ɪˈtɜːnəl/ /ɪˈtɝnəl/ adj
ewig
lasting forever

eternalism n
Eternalismus
eternalism

eternally adv
ewig
forever

eternity /ɪˈtɜː.nə.ti/ /ɪˈtɝnɪti/ n
Ewigkeit
infinite time
informal: a comparatively long time
period of time that elapses after death
time extending infinitely far into the future

eth /ɛð/ n
Eth
letter

ethane /ˈiːθeɪn/ /ˈɛθeɪn/ n
Äthan Ethan
aliphatic hydrocarbon, C₂H₆

ethanol /ˈɛ.θə.nɑl/ /ˈɛ.θə.nɒl/ n
Ethanol Äthanol
simple aliphatic alcohol: CH₃-CH₂-OH

ether /ˈiːθə/ /ˈiθɚ/ n
Ether Äther
(organic chemistry) compound containing an oxygen atom bonded to two hydrocarbon groups
substance supposed to fill the upper regions of the atmosphere
(organic chemistry) diethyl ether
Äther Ether
substance once thought to fill all unoccupied space

ethereal /ɪˈθɪə.ɹi.əl/ /ɪˈθɪɹ.i.əl/ adj
ätherisch himmlisch
Delicate, light and airy
ätherisch
Pertaining to the hypothetical upper, purer air, or to the higher regions beyond the earth or beyond the atmosphere

ethical /ˈɛθɪkəl/ adj
ethisch
of or relating to the study of ethics

ethics /ˈɛθ.ɪks/ n
Ethik Verhaltenskodex
standards of conduct
Ethik
study of principles governing right and wrong conduct

ethmoid bone n
Siebbein
bone of the skull between the eyes and at the roof of the nose

ethnic /ˈɛθ.nɪk/ adj
ethnisch ausländisch exotisch international
belonging to a foreign culture
ethnisch
of or relating to a group of people

ethnic /ˈɛθ.nɪk/ n
Ausländer Fremder
ethnic person, notably when foreigner or immigrant

ethnic cleansing n
ethnische Säuberung
ethnic cleansing

ethnic group n
Ethnie Sippe Volksgruppe ethnische Gruppe
ethnic group

ethnic minority n
ethnische Minderheit
people with different characteristics to those of the majority

ethnicity /ɛθˈnɪsɪti/ n
ethnische Gruppe
An ethnic group
Ethnizität Volkszugehörigkeit ethnische Zugehörigkeit
The characteristics of an ethnic group

ethnobotanist n
Ethnobotaniker Ethnobotanikerin
scholar or researcher in the field of ethnobotany

ethnobotany n
Ethnobotanik
scientific study

ethnocentrism /ˌɛθ.nəʊˈsɛn.tɹɪzm̩/ n
Ethnozentrismus
tendency

ethnogenesis n
Ethnogenese
ethnogenesis

ethnographer n
Ethnograph
one who studies ethnography

ethnographic adj
ethnographisch
of, or relating to ethnography

ethnography n
Ethnografie Ethnographie
branch of anthropology

ethnolect n
Ethnolekt
language variety

ethnological adj
ethnologisch
of or relating to ethnology

ethnologist n
Ethnologe Ethnologin
one who practices ethnology

ethnology n
Ethnologie Völkerkunde
branch of anthropology

ethnomusic n
Ethnomusik
music genre

ethnomusicology n
Ethnomusikologie
study of music and culture

ethnonationalism n
Ethnonationalismus
type of nationalism

ethnophaulism n
Ethnophaulismus

ethnostate n
Ethno-Staat Ethnostaat
political unit that is populated by and run in the interest of an ethnic group

ethos /ˈiːθoʊs/ /ˈiːθɒs/ n
Gesinnung
character or fundamental values of a people

ethyl /ˈɛθaɪl/ /ˈɛθəl/ n
Ethyl Äthyl
C₂H₅

ethylene /ˈɛθəˌliːn/ /ˈɛθɪˌliːn/ n
Ethen Ethylen Äthen Äthylen
compound

ethylene oxide n
Ethylenoxid
simplest epoxide

ethyne n
Ethin Äthin
the compound C₂H₂

etic adj
etisch
analyzing a culture from outside

etiolate /ˈiːti.əleɪt/ v
etiolieren vergeilen
to make pale through lack of light

etiological /ˌiːtɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adj
ätiologisch
of or pertaining to an aetiology

etiquette /ˈɛtɪˌkɛt/ n
Etikette
forms to be observed in social or official life
customary behavior

etude /eɪˈtjuːd/ /ˈeɪˌtud/ n
Etüde
piece of music

etymological adj
etymologisch
of or relating to etymology

etymologically adv
etymologisch
Based on or belonging to etymology

etymologist n
Etymologe
person who specializes in etymology

etymologize v
etymologisieren
to find or provide etymology for a word

etymology /ˌɛt.ɪˈmɑl.ə.dʒi/ /ˌɛt.ɪˈmɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
Etymologie Wortherkunft
account of the origin and historical development of a word
Etymologie
study of the historical development of languages, particularly of individual words

etymon /ˈɛt.ə.mɑn/ /ˈɛt.ə.mɒn/ n
Etymon
source word

eucalyptus /ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/ n
Eukalyptus
any of many trees of genus Eucalyptus

eucatastrophe /ˌjukəˈtæstɹəfi/ /ˌjuːkəˈtæstɹəfi/ n
Eukatastrophe
catastrophe that results in the protagonist's well-being

eucharistic adj
eucharistischen
pertaining to the Eucharist

eudiometer n
Eudiometer
tube for measuring volume of gases

euergetism n
Euergetismus
the practice of élite in Greek and Roman cities to distribute a part of their wealth to the community

eugenics /juːˈdʒɛnɪks/ n
Eugenik Rassenhygiene Eugenetik
science of improving stock

eukaryote /juˈkæɹi.əʊt/ n
Eukaryote
any of the single-celled or multicellular organisms whose cells contain at least one distinct nucleus

eulogize v
preisen

eulogy /ˈjulədʒi/ /ˈjuːlədʒi/ n
Lobesrede Lobrede Traurrede
an oration to honor a deceased person
Lobrede
high praise or recommendation

eunuch /ˈjuː.nək/ n
Eunuch Kastrat weiblicher Eunuch
castrated human male
Eunuch
such a man who was harem guard or in Middle Eastern courts under Roman Emperors, important officials of the state

eunuchism n
Eunuchismus
eunuchism

eunuchry n
Eunuchsein
state of being a eunuch

euphemism /ˈjuː.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/ n
Euphemismus
use of a word or phrase to replace another word with one considered less offensive
word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way

euphemistic adj
euphemistisch beschönigend verhüllend
of euphemism

euphemistically adv
euphemistisch
in a euphemistic manner

euphonic adj
eufonisch euphonisch wohlklingend
harmonious

euphonious /juˈfoʊni.əs/ /juːˈfəʊni.əs/ adj
wohlklingend
pleasant-sounding

euphonium n
Euphonium
brass instrument

euphoria /juːˈfɔːɹi.ə/ n
Euphorie Glücksgefühl Hochgefühl
an excited state of joy

euphoric adj
euphorisch
feeling great well-being or elation or intense happiness; characterized by euphoria

euphuism n
Euphuismus
style of writing

eureka /juˈɹikə/ interjection
Heureka
exclamation indicating sudden discovery

euro /ˈjʊəɹəʊ/ /ˈjʊɹoʊ/ n
Euro
currency unit of the European Monetary Union

euro coin n
Euromünze
coin in the eurozone

europium /jʊəˈɹoʊpiəm/ n
Europium
chemical element

euryhaline adj
euryhalin
able to tolerate various saltwater concentrations.

eustasy /ˈjustəsi/ /ˈjuːstəsi/ n
Eustasie
worldwide change in sea level

eustatic adj
eustatische
of or pertaining to eustasy

eutectic /juˈtɛk.tɪk/ adj
eutektisch
describing chemical composition/temperature of a mixture that gives the lowest temperature at which it becomes fully molten

eutectic /juˈtɛk.tɪk/ n
Eutektikum
material that has the composition of an eutectic mixture/alloy

euthanasia /juː.θəˈneɪ.zɪ.ə/ /juːθəˈneɪʒə/ n
Euthanasie Sterbehilfe
practice of killing a human being or animal

euthanasist n
Euthanasist Euthanasistin Sterbehelfer Sterbehelferin
a person who performs euthanasia

euthanize /ˈjuː.θən.ˌaɪz/ v
einschläfern
submit (a person or an animal) to euthanasia

euthyroid /juˈθaɪɹɔɪd/ adj
euthyreot
Having normal thyroid function

eutrophic adj
eutrophisch nährstoffreich
rich in nutriets

evacuate /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/ v
evakuieren entleeren annullieren
to move out of an unsafe location into safety

evacuation n
Evakuierung
act of emptying
act of leaving a place for protection

evadable adj
vermeidlich
that can be evaded

evade /ɪˈveɪd/ v
sich entziehen
attempt to escape
ausweichen
avoid by dexterity, subterfuge, elude
meiden
escape or slip away

evaluate /ɨˈvaljʊeɪt/ /ɪ̈ˈvaljəˌweɪt/ v
evaluieren auswerten
to draw conclusions from by examining

evaluation /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/ n
Beurteilung
assessment

evanesce /ˌiːvəˈnɛs/ v
sublimieren
To transition from the solid state to gaseous state

evangelical /iːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/ adj
evangelisch evangelikal
pertaining to the doctrines or teachings of the Christian gospel or Christianity in general

evangelist /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/ n
Evangelistin
Evangelist Evangelistin
itinerant or special preacher, especially a revivalist
preacher of the gospel
Evangelist
writer of a gospel

evangelize v
evangelisieren
tell people about Christianity

evaporate /ɪˈvæpəɹeɪt/ v
sieden verdampfen
to transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state

evaporated milk n
Kondensmilch
milk that has been concentrated by evaporation

evasion /ɪˈveɪʒən/ n
Ausweichen Hinterziehung Umgehung
the act of eluding or evading or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation

evasive /ɪˈveɪsɪv/ adj
ausweichend
Directed towards avoidance or escape; evasive action
vorsichtig zugeknöpft
Tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself

eve /iːv/ n
Vorabend
day or night before

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ adj
gerade
arithmetic: divisible by two
eben
flat and level

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ adv
noch
emphasising comparative
sogar selbst auch
implying extreme example

even function n
gerade Funktion
unaffected by sign

even if conjunction
selbst wenn
irrespective of

even number n
gerade Zahl
positive integer that can be divided by two

even though conjunction
obwohl
although

evening /ˈivnɪŋ/ /ˈiːvnɪŋ/ /ˈiːvənɪŋ/ n
Dämmerung
figurative: concluding time period
Abend
time of day between the approximate time of midwinter dusk and midnight
time of day between dusk and night

evening meal n
Abendessen Nachtessen
meal taken in the evening

evening primrose n
Nachtkerze
flowering plant of the genus Oenothera

evening star n
Abendstern
planet Venus seen in the evening

event /ɪˈvɛnt/ n
Wertungslauf
Ereignis Veranstaltung
occurrence
computing: action which triggers an event handler
point in spacetime (physics)
probability theory: a set of some of the possible outcomes
Veranstaltung
prearranged social activity

event handler n
Ereignisbehandler

event horizon n
Ereignishorizont
gravitational sphere within which light cannot escape

event loop /ɪˈvɛnt luːp/ n
Ereignisschleife

event-driven adj
ereignisgesteuert

event-driven programming n
ereignisorientierte Programmierung

eventful adj
ereignisreich
pertaining to high levels of activity

eventually /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃuː.ə.li/ adv
schließlich letztendlich
in the end

ever /ˈɛvə/ /ˈɛvɚ/ adv
immer ewig stets
always
je jemals
at any time

evergreen /ˈɛvəɡɹiːn/ /ˈɛvɚɡɹin/ adj
immergrün
of plants, that do not shed their leaves

evergreen /ˈɛvəɡɹiːn/ /ˈɛvɚɡɹin/ n
immergrüne Pflanze
tree or shrub

everlasting /ˌɛvəˈlɑːstɪŋ/ /ˌɛvɚˈlæstɪŋ/ adv
endlos
Continuing indefinitely
ewig
Lasting or enduring forever

every /ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi/ determiner
jeder jedes jede
all of a countable group

every cloud has a silver lining proverb
nach Regen folgt Sonnenschein
in every bad situation there is an element of good

every dog has its day proverb
ein blindes Huhn findet auch einmal Korn
proverb

every man for himself phraseologicalUnit
jeder ist sich selbst der Nächste
forget about comradeship; save yourselves!

every man is the architect of his own fortune proverb
jeder ist seines Glückes Schmied
each person is the chief cause of their success or failure

every second adj
jeder zweite
every other; each alternate

every so often adv
ab und zu
occasionally

every time adv
immer wenn jedes Mal so oft
at each occasion that
immer
used to express a preference

everybody /ˈɛvɹibɒdi/ /ˈɛvɹibədi / /ˈɛvɹibʌdi/ pronoun
jedermann alle jeder
all people

everyday /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ adj
alltäglich Alltag
appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions
alltäglich gemein
commonplace, ordinary

everyday life n
Alltag
everyday life

everydayness n
Alltäglichkeit
state of happening every day

everyone /ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/ pronoun
jedermann alle jeder
every person

everything /ˈɛvɹiθɪŋ/ pronoun
alles
all the things

everything but the kitchen sink n
alles, was nicht niet- und nagelfest ist mit Kind und Kegel mit Sack und Pack
Almost everything, whether needed or not

everywhere /ɛv.ɹi.(h)weə(ɹ)/ /ɛv.ɹi.(h)wɛɹ/ adv
überall
at all places

evict v
exmittieren ausweisen vertreiben verweisen
to expel

eviction n
Ausweisung Exmission Räumung Vertreibung
the act of evicting

evidence /ˈɛvɪdəns/ [ˈɛvəɾəns] n
Indiz Beweismittel
anything admitted by a court as proof
Beweis Indiz
facts or observations presented in support of an assertion

evident /ˈɛ.vɪ.dənt/ adj
offenkundig
obviously true

evidently /ˈɛvɪdəntli/ adv
offensichtlich
obviously

evil /ˈivəl/ /ˈiːvɪl/ adj
böse übel
intending to harm

evil /ˈivəl/ /ˈiːvɪl/ n
Böse Übel
moral badness, wickedness

evil eye n
böser Blick
wicked look

evildoer n
Frevler Übeltäter
person who performs evil acts

evilness n
Boshaftigkeit
of or relating to evil

evince /iˈvɪns/ v
an den Tag legen bekunden erkennen lassen zeigen zum Vorschein bringen
show or demonstrate clearly

eviscerate /ɪˈvɪsəˌɹeɪt/ v
ausweiden ausnehmen
to disembowel
aushöhlen bedeutungslos machen entkräften schwächen unterlaufen
to make ineffectual or meaningless
Organ entnehmen
to remove an organ or its contents

evocation n
Beschwörung
act of calling out

evocative adj
atmosphärisch evokativ heraufbeschwörend hervorrufend sinnträchtig wachrufend
that evokes (brings to mind) a memory, mood or image; redolent or reminiscent

evoke /ɪˈvoʊk/ /ɪˈvəʊk/ v
hervorrufen
to cause the manifestation of

evolution /ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɛvəˈluʃ(ə)n/ n
Evolution
biology: change in the genetic composition of a population over time
general: a gradual process of development
military: One of a series of ordered movements
turning movement of the body

evolutionary /ˌiːvəˈl(j)uːʃənɹi/ /ˌiːvəˈluːʃəneɹi/ adj
evolutionär
of or relating to evolution

evolutionary biology n
Evolutionsbiologie
sub-field of biology

evolutionary developmental biology n
evolutionäre Entwicklungsbiologie
branch of biology

evolutionary theory n
Evolutionstheorie Abstammungslehre Abstammungstheorie Deszendenzlehre Deszendenztheorie Entwicklungslehre
theory of evolution

evolutionism n
Evolutionismus
any evolutionary theory or belief system

evolutionist n
Evolutionist Evolutionistin
a proponent or supporter of evolutionism

evolutionistic adj
evolutionistisch
of or pertaining to evolutionism

ew /ɪʊ̯/ interjection
pfui igitt
expression of disgust or nausea

ewe /joː/ /juː/ n
Aue Mutterschaf Zibbe Schaf weibliches Schaf
female sheep

ewer /ˈju.ɚ/ /ˈjuː.ə/ n
Krug
widemouthed pitcher

ex /ɛks/ n
Iks Ix
name of the letter X, x
Ex
colloquial: former partner or spouse

ex negativo adv
ex negativo
from the negative

ex nunc adv
ex nunc
law: from now on

ex officio /ˌɛks əˈfɪʃioʊ/ adj
Amtes amtswegig kraft
by virtue of an office or title

ex tunc /ˌɛks ˈtʌŋk/
ex tunc
law: from the beginning, from the outset

ex- prefix
ex- Ex-
former

ex-boyfriend n
Ex-Freund
a former boyfriend

ex-girlfriend n
Ex-Freundin
a former girlfriend

ex-husband n
Exmann Ex-Ehemann
a former husband

ex-wife n
Ex-Frau
a former wife

exacerbate /ɪɡˈzæsəˌbeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzæsɚˌbeɪt/ v
verschlimmern verschärfen
make worse

exacerbation n
Erbitterung Verschlimmerung Verschärfung
increase in severity

exact /ɪɡˈzækt/ adj
exakt genau
precisely agreeing
habitually careful
exakt
precisely conceived or stated

exact science n
exakte Wissenschaft
field of science capable of quantitative expression

exacting adj
anspruchsvoll kleinlich wählerisch
Making excessive demands; difficult to satisfy

exactly /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/ adv
genau
in an exact manner

exactly /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/ interjection
ganz genau genau
signifying agreement or recognition

exactness n
Exaktheit Genauigkeit
the state of being exact

exaggerate /ɛɡˈzæ.dʒə.ɹeɪt/ v
übertreiben
to overstate, to describe more than is fact

exaggerated /ɪɡˈzæ.dʒəˌɹeɪ.tɪd/ adj
übertrieben
that has been described as greater than it actually is

exaggeration n
Übertreibung
act of exaggerating

exalt /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/ v
erhöhen
to elevate in rank, status etc.
ehren
to honor

exam paper n
Prüfungsbogen
paper on which questions of an examination are written

examination /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
Prüfung Examen Test Erprobung Versuch Überprüfung
formal test

examine /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ v
prüfen untersuchen
to determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination
befragen
to interrogate
untersuchen
to observe or inspect carefully or critically
to check the health or condition of something or someone

example /ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ/ /əɡˈzæmpl̩/ /ɪɡˈzæmpl̩/ /ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩/ n
Exempel Beispiel
person punished as a warning to others
Beispiel Exempel
something representative of a group
Beispiel Vorbild
something serving to explain or illustrate a rule
something serving as a pattern of behaviour

exanimate /ɪɡˈzænɪmeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzænɪmɪt/ adj
entseelt leblos tot
lifeless; dead
lustlos
spiritless, dispirited, disheartened, not lively

exanthem n
Exanthem
a widespread rash

exasperate /ɪɡˈzæsp(ə)ɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɑːspəɹeɪt/ v
auf die Palme bringen aufbringen verärgern
frustrate, vex, annoy

exasperated adj
verärgert außer sich
greatly annoyed; made furious

exasperation n
Entrüstung Frust Frustration Verbitterung Verdruss Verzweiflung
the act of exasperating

exbibyte n
Exbibyte
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excavation n
Grabung
act of excavating, or of making hollow
Ausgrabung
archaeological excavation
Aushub
material dug out in making a channel or cavity
Ausschachtung
uncovered cutting in the earth, in distinction from a covered cutting or tunnel

excavator /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/ n
Bagger Aushebemaschine Aushubmaschine
vehicle

exceed /ɪkˈsiːd/ v
übertreffen überbieten überrunden übersteigen übertrumpfen
to be better than something else or than expected or desirable
überschreiten hinausgehen über
to go beyond the limits of something
to be larger, greater than something else or than expected or desirable

exceedingly /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/ adv
außerordentlich ungemein äußerst über alle Maßen überaus
extremely

excel /ɪkˈsɛl/ v
sich hervortun
intransitive: to be much better than others
ausstechen übersteigen übertreffen
transitive: to surpass someone or something

excellence /ˈɛksələns/ n
Vortrefflichkeit
the quality of being excellent

excellent /ˈɛksələnt/ adj
ausgezeichnet hervorragend großartig
of the highest quality

excellently adv
ausgezeichnet
very well

excelsior /ɛkˈsɛlsɪɔː/ n
Brillant Viertelcicero
3-point type

except /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ preposition
außer
with the exception of

except /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ v
ausnehmen
to exclude

exception /əkˈsɛpʃən/ n
Ausnahme Ausnahmebedingung Exception
computing: an interruption in normal processing
Ausnahme
that which is excepted or taken out from others
act of excepting or excluding; exclusion

exception handler n
Ausnahmebehandler

exception that proves the rule n
Ausnahmen bekräftigen die Regel Ausnahmen bestätigen die Regel
occurrence of counterexample

exceptional /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/ adj
außergewöhnlich
forming an exception
superior due to exception or rarity

exceptionalism n
Exzeptionalismus
belief that a particular nation does not conform to an established norm
state of being exceptional

exceptionally adv
ausnahmsweise besonders außergewöhnlich außerordentlich überdurchschnittlich
unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree

exceptionless adj
ausnahmslos
without exception

excerpt /ˈɛɡzɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ n
Auszug
a clip, snippet, passage or extract from a larger work

excerpt /ˈɛɡzɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ v
exzerpieren
to select or copy sample material (excerpts) from a work

excess /əkˈsɛs/ n
Überschuss Übermaß
degree by which one thing exceeds another
Eigenbeteiligung Franchise Kostenbeteiligung Selbstbeteiligung Zuzahlung
insurance condition

excessive /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ adj
übermäßig exzessiv
exceeding the bounds of something

excessively adv
exzessiv
in excess
übermäßig
to an excessive degree

exchange /ɛksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ n
Austausch Tausch
act of exchanging or trading

exchange /ɛksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ v
umtauschen
To replace with a similar item
tauschen
To trade or barter

exchange rate n
Wechselkurs
currency rate (finance)

exchange student n
Austauschstudent Austauschstudentin
student in an exchange scheme

excimer laser n
Excimerlaser

excipient n
Hilfsstoff
Drug additive without therapeutic or diagnostic effect

excise /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/ v
ausschneiden exzidieren herausschneiden
to cut out, to remove

excise tax n
Verbrauchsteuer
any of various taxes levied on the production or sale of certain goods

excitation n
Anregung Erregung
(physics) change in state as an excited state is formed by the absorption of a quantum of energy
Erregung
(physiology) activity produced in an organ, tissue, or part, such as a nerve cell, as a result of stimulation

excite /ɪkˈsaɪt/ v
erregen
to arouse or bring out (eg feelings); to stimulate
to stir the emotions of

excited /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ adj
angeregt
being in a state of higher energy
aufgeregt erregt
having great enthusiasm

excitement /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ n
Aufregung Erregung Aufgeregtheit Begeisterung Erregtheit Reiz
state of being excited

exciting /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/ adj
aufregend spannend
causing excitement

exciton n
Exziton
bound state of electron and hole

exclaim /ɛkˈskleɪm/ v
ausrufen
to cry out

exclamation /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Ausruf
loud calling or crying out; outcry
Exklamation
word expressing outcry

exclamation mark /ˌeks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃənˌmɑːk/ /ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃənˌmɑɹk/ n
Ausrufezeichen Ausrufungszeichen Rufzeichen
punctuation “!”

exclave /ˈɛkskleɪv/ n
Exklave
a country's territory not connected to the main part

exclay /ˈɛkskleɪ/ n
Blähton
clay aggregate

exclude /ɪksˈkluːd/ v
ausschließen
to eliminate from diagnostic consideration
to bar from entering; keep out

excluding preposition
mit Ausnahme von
to the exclusion of

exclusion /ɪksˈkluːʒən/ n
Ausgrenzung Ausschluss Exklusion
act of excluding or shutting out

exclusion zone n
Sperrgebiet Sperrzone
a geographic area in which some sanctioning authority prohibits specific activities

exclusionary adj
ausschließend
acting to exclude something

exclusive /ɪkˈsklu.sɪv/ adj
ausschließlich
excluding items or members that do not meet certain conditions
exklusiv
of high quality and/or renown

exclusive or n
exklusives Oder
exclusive disjunction

exclusive right n
ausschließliches Recht
The power to allow or disallow others from taking certain actions

exclusively /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/ adv
allein alleinig ausschließlich exklusiv
to the exclusion of anything or anyone else

excommunicate /ˌɛkskəˈmjunəkeɪt/ /ˌɛkskəˈmjunəkət/ /ˌɛkskəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ /ˌɛkskəˈmjuːnɪkət/ v
bannen verbannen
exkommunizieren
to officially exclude someone from membership of a church or religious community

excommunication /ɛkskəmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Exkommunikation
act of excommunicating, disfellowshipping or ejecting

excoriate /ɪkˈskɔɹ.iˌeɪt/ v
kein gutes Haar lassen an mit vernichtender Kritik überziehen scharf verurteilen vernichtend kritisieren
to strongly denounce or censure
abscheuern abschürfen wund reiben
to wear off the skin of

excrement /ˈɛkskɹəmənt/ n
Kot Ausscheidungen
human and animal solid waste

excrete /ɛkˈskɹiːt/ v
ausscheiden
to discharge material

excretion n
Ausscheidung Exkretion
process of removing from the body

excruciate /ɛk.ˈskɹu.ʃi.eɪ̯t/ v
quälen
to inflict intense pain or mental distress on (someone); to torture

excruciating /ɛkˈskɹuːʃiːeɪtɪŋ/ adj
qualvoll quälend unerträglich
Causing great pain or anguish, agonizing

exculpatory /ɛksˈkʌlpətəɹi/ /ɛksˈkʌlpəˌtɒɹi/ adj
entlastend
tending to excuse or clear of wrongdoing

excursion /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʒən/ n
Ausflug Exkursion
brief recreational trip
Abschweifung Digression Exkurs
wandering from the main subject

excuse /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ n
Ausrede
explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgement

excuse /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ v
sich entschuldigen
allow to leave
entschuldigen
explain with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement
entschuldigen verzeihen
forgive, pardon

excuse me phraseologicalUnit
Entschuldigung!
indignation
Entschuldigung Verzeihung
request for attention
Entschuldigung darf ich bitte durch?
request to pass
Entschuldigung? wie bitte?
request to repeat
Entschuldigung entschuldigen Sie es tut mir leid
sorry, as apology

execrate v
verabscheuen
to feel loathing for

execration /ɛksəˈkɹeɪʃən/ /ɛksɪˈkɹeɪʃən/ n
Abscheu Fluch Verwünschung
act or instance of cursing

executable /ˈɛksɪkjuːtəbl/ adj
ausführbar
capable of being executed

executable /ˈɛksɪkjuːtəbl/ n
ausführbare Datei
file that can be run

execute /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ v
ausführen hinrichten
To start, launch or run software
hinrichten
to kill as punishment

execution /ˌek.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ n
Ausführung Hinrichtung
act of executing or the state of being executed
Hinrichtung
act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty
Ausführung
carrying into effect of a court judgment, or of a will
carrying out of an instruction by a computer

executioner n
Henker Scharfrichter
the person who carries out the execution

executive /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ adj
exekutiv
designed for execution

executive /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ n
Exekutive
branch of government responsible for enforcing laws and judicial decisions

executive committee n
Exekutivausschuss Exekutivkomitee Vorstand
the cabinet of ministers for a city government

executive producer n
Herstellungsleiter

executor /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɚ/ n
Testamentsvollstrecker Testamentsvollstreckerin
someone appointed by a testator to administer a will

executrix /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɹɪks/ n
Testamentsvollstreckerin
female executor

exedra n
Exedra
a semicircular recess

exegesis /ɛksɪˈdʒisɪs/ /ɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/ n
Exegese
formal written exposition or explanatory essay

exegete /ˈɛksɪdʒit/ /ˈɛksɪdʒiːt/ n
Exeget Exegetin
person skilled in exegesis

exegete /ˈɛksɪdʒit/ /ˈɛksɪdʒiːt/ v
exegesieren exegieren
perform an exegesis

exegetic adj
exegetisch

exemplar /ɛɡˈzɛm.plɑɹ/ /ɛɡˈzɛm.plə/ n
Vorlage
handwritten manuscript
Vergleichstück Vorbild
something fit to be imitated
Urbild Urgestalt
something typical or representative of a class

exemplary /ɛɡˈzɛmpləɹi/ adj
vorbildlich
deserving honour, respect and admiration
beispielhaft vorbildlich
of such high quality as to serve as an example

exemplification n
Beispielgebung Erläuterung Exemplifizierung Illustration beispielhafte Darstellung beispielhafte Veranschaulichung
act of exemplifying
Paradebeispiel einschlägiger Fall gutes Beispiel schönes Beispiel typisches Beispiel
case in point; example
originalgetreue Ausfertigung
copy or transcript attested to be correct by the seal of an officer having custody of the original

exemplify /ɛɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/ v
anhand eines Beispiels vorführen erläutern exemplifizieren veranschaulichen
to show or illustrate by example

exempt /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ adj
ausgenommen befreit
free from duty or obligation

exempt /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ v
ausnehmen befreien
to grant freedom or immunity from

exemption n
Befreiung Freistellung
act of exempting
state of being exempt; immunity
Freibetrag
deduction from the normal amount of taxes
Freisein
freedom from a defect or weakness

exercise /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ n
Übung
any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability
Übung Sport Training
physical activity intended to improve strength and fitness

exercise /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ v
trainieren üben
exert for the sake of training
sich bewegen
perform physical activity

exercise bicycle n
Heimtrainer Ergometer
exercise machine

exercise book n
Heft
booklet for students

exercise machine n
Heimtrainer Trainingsgerät
fitness device

exert /ɪɡˈzɜː(r)t/ v
ausüben
to make use of
anstrengen
to put in vigorous action

exertion /əɡˈzɝʃən/ n
Anstrengung Anspannung Ausübung Belastung Betätigung Kraftanstrengung
the action of exerting

exfoliate /ɛksˈfoʊlieɪt/ /ɛksˈfəʊlieɪt/ v
entblättern
to remove the leaves of a plant

exhale /ɛksˈheɪl/ v
ausatmen
to breathe out

exhaust /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ n
Abgas
exhaust gas
Auspuff
system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged
Abluft
the foul air let out of a room through a register or pipe provided for the purpose
Abgas Auspuff
the steam let out of a cylinder after it has done its work there

exhaust /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ v
erschöpfen dezimieren
to empty by drawing or letting out the contents

exhaust pipe n
Auspuff Auspuffrohr
pipe that vents waste gases from the engine

exhaust valve n
Abblaseventil
valve through which the products of combustion escape

exhausted /ɪɡˈzɑstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ adj
erschöpft
in a state of exhaustion

exhaustion /ɪɡˈzɔːs.tʃən/ n
Erschöpfung
point of complete depletion
Erschöpfung Ermattung
supreme tiredness; having exhausted energy

exhaustive /ɛɡˈzɑ.stɪv/ /ɛɡˈzɔː.stɪv/ adj
vollständig erschöpfend abschließend
including every possible element

exhibit /iɡˈzibət/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ n
Beweisstück
article as evidence in court
Ausstellung
instance of exhibiting
public showing
Ausstellungsstück Exponat
something exhibited

exhibit /iɡˈzibət/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ v
an den Tag legen zeigen
demonstrate
zeigen zur Schau stellen
display or show (something) for others to see
ausstellen
display publicly
vorlegen
submit to a court

exhibition /ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/ n
Austellung
instance of exhibiting
Ausstellung
large scale public showing of objects or products

exhibition game n
Freundschaftsspiel
practice game

exhibitionism n
Exhibitionismus
practice of displaying one's private bodily parts in public
practice of drawing attention to oneself

exhibitionist adj
exhibitionistisch
compulsively seeking attention

exhibitionist n
Poseur Selbstdarsteller
one who attempts by his behaviour to draw attention to himself
Exhibitionist Exhibitionistin
someone who exposes their genitalia in public

exhilarant adj
erfrischend erheiternd
exciting joy, mirth, or pleasure

exhilarate /ɪɡˈzɪləɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɪləˌɹeɪt/ v
beglücken beschwingen
to cheer
berauschen erregen
to excite, to thrill

exhilarating adj
aufregend berauschend
refreshingly thrilling

exhilaration n
Erheiterung
the act of enlivening the spirits
Euphorie Heiterkeit
the state of being enlivened, cheerful or exhilarated

exhort /ɛɡˈzɔːt/ v
ermahnen anhalten anspornen bedrängen drängen verlangen
urge

exhumation /ˌeks.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
Exhumierung
the act of digging up that which has been buried

exhume /ɛks.ˈ(h)juːm/ /ɛkˈ.s(j)um/ v
exhumieren
To dig out of the ground; to take out of a place of burial; to disinter

exiguity /ɛɡziˈɡjuiti/ /ɛɡzɪˈɡjuːɪti/ n
Dürftigkeit Spärlichkeit
quality of being meagre or scanty

exile /ˈɛkˌsaɪl/ /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ n
Exilant Exilantin Verbannter
someone who is banished from one's home or country
Exil
the state of being banished from one's home or country

exile /ˈɛkˌsaɪl/ /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ v
ins Exil schicken exilieren
to send into exile

exine n
Exine
outer layer of a pollen grain or spore

exist /ɪɡˈzɪst/ v
existieren bestehen
to be

existence /ɛɡ.ˈzɪs.təns/ n
Existenz Dasein Sein
state of being, existing, or occurring

existent adj
existent existierend
existing; having life or being, current; occurring now

existential adj
existenziell

existential quantifier n
Existenzquantor
operator used in predicate calculus

existentialism /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪzəm/ n
Existentialismus Existenzialismus
philosophical movement

existentialist n
Existentialist
a person who adheres to the philosophy of existentialism

existing /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/ adj
bestehend existierend
that exists

exit /ˈɛɡzɪt/ n
Ausstieg Austritt Abtritt Abwanderung
action of leaving
Exitus Tod
death
Ausgang
passage from inside to outside
Ausgang Ausfahrt Ausweg
way out

exit /ˈɛɡzɪt/ v
sterben
die
ausgehen hinausgehen
go out
abgehen aussteigen verschwinden
leave

exit poll n
Wahltagsbefragung
poll taken of a sample of voters as they leave a voting station

exit strategy n
Ausstiegsstrategie
plan

exobiology n
Exobiologie
biology dealing with extraterrestrial lifeforms

exodus /ˈɛksədəs/ n
Exodus
sudden departure

exogamous adj
exogam
of or relating to exogamy

exogamy n
Exogamie
marriage

exomoon n
Exomond extrasolarer Mond
moon of an extrasolar planet

exonerate /ɪɡˈzɑnəˌɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɒnəɹeɪt/ v
abfließen ausleeren entleeren
of a body of water: to discharge or empty (itself)
entlasten freisprechen lossprechen
to free from accusation or blame
befreien abnehmen entbinden entlasten
to free from an obligation, responsibility or task
erleichtern
to relieve (someone or something) of a load; to unburden (a load)

exoneration n
Entlastung Rehabilitation
the act of freeing a person of blame

exonym n
Exonym Exonymon Fremdbezeichnung
name used by foreigners

exophthalmos n
Exophthalmus
abnormal protrusion of the eyeball

exoplanet n
Exoplanet extrasolarer Planet
planet outside Earth's solar system

exorbitant /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ adj
exorbitant maßlos
exceeding proper limits

exorcise v
exorzieren
To drive out an evil spirit from a person, place or thing, especially by an incantation or prayer

exorcism n
Exorzismus Teufelaustreibung Teufelsbeschwörung
ritual driving out of evil spirits

exorcist n
Exorzist Exorzistin Geisteraustreiber Geisteraustreiberin Geisterbanner Geisterbannerin
a person who practices exorcism

exoskeleton n
Exoskelett
hard outer structure

exosphere n
Exosphäre
the uppermost layer of a planet's atmosphere

exothermic adj
exotherm
releasing heat

exotic /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ adj
exotisch
foreign, with the connotation of excitingly foreign
non-native to the ecosystem

exotic /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ n
Exot
organism exotic to an environment

exotic dancer n
exotische Tänzerin exotischer Tänzer
exotic dancer

exoticism n
Exotik
the state of being exotic

expand /ɛkˈspænd/ v
vergrößern expandieren
(transitive) to change from a smaller form/size to a larger one
vergrößern
(transitive) to increase the extent, number, volume or scope of

expanded metal n
Streckmetall
sheet metal slit and stretched to form a lattice

expansion n
Expansion Ausdehnung
act of expanding

expansion cooling n
Expansionskühlung

expatriate /ɛksˈpætɹɪɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪˌeɪt/ adj
im Ausland lebend
living outside of one's own country

expatriate /ɛksˈpætɹɪɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪˌeɪt/ n
Exilant Verbannter
person banished from their own country
Auswanderer Ausländer
person living outside own country

expect /ɪkˈspɛkt/ v
erwarten
to look for, look forward to, anticipate
To consider obligatory
To consider reasonably due

expectancy n
Erwartung
expectation or anticipation; the state of expecting something

expectant adj
erwartend
marked by expectation
guter Hoffnung schwanger
pregnant

expectation /ɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/ n
Erwartung
that which is expected or looked for
act or state of expecting

expected /ɪksˈpɛktɪd/ adj
erwartet
anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur

expected value n
Erwartungswert
weighted average of outcomes

expectorant n
Abhustemittel Expektorans Hustenlöser Schleimlöser schleimlösendes Mittel
agent or drug

expediency /ɛk.ˈspiː.dɪ.ən.si/ n
Opportunität Zweckdienlichkeit Zweckmäßigkeit
quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end

expedient /ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/ adj
bequem naheliegend opportun
affording short-term benefit
eigennützig von Eigennutz
governed by self-interest
zweckmäßig angenehm bequem günstig nützlich praktisch
simple, easy, or quick; convenient
zweckmäßig angebracht angemessen brauchbar geeignet günstig
suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended

expedient /ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/ n
Ausweg Mittel Notbehelf Ausflucht Behelf Hilfsmittel
a means for achieving an end

expedite /ˈɛk.spəˌdaɪt/ /ˈɛk.spɪˌdaɪt/ v
beschleunigen
accelerate progress

expedition /ɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ n
Expedition
An important enterprise, implying a change of place

expel /ɪkˈspɛl/ v
abschieben deportieren verbannen
to deport
verjagen
to eject
ausweisen
to remove from membership

expellee n
Ausgewiesene Ausgewiesener Heimatvertriebene Heimatvertriebener Vertriebene Vertriebener
one who is expelled

expendable adj
austauschbar entbehrlich
able to be expended
nicht wiederverwertbar
designed for a single use
entbehrlich verzichtbar
not essential or mandatory
aufgebbar verzichtbar
not worth preserving or saving

expenditure /ɛkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃə/ /ɛkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
Aufwand
act of expending
Ausgabe Aufwendung Unkosten
amount expended

expense /ɪkˈspɛns/ n
Verlust
loss

expensive /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ adj
teuer
having a high price or cost

expensively adv
teuer
in an expensive manner

expensiveness /ɛkˈspɛnsɪvnəs/ n
Kostspieligkeit Teuerheit Teuerung
quality of being expensive

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ n
Erfahrung Erlebnis Praxis
activity which one has performed
Erfahrung Erlebnis
collection of events and/or activities from which an individual or group may gather knowledge
event(s) of which one is cognizant
the knowledge thus gathered

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ v
erleben erfahren
to observe or undergo

experience points n
Erfahrungspunkt
set of points accumulated by a player character

experienced /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/ adj
erfahren
having experience

experiential /ɛkˌspɪəɹiˈɛnʃəl/ /ɪkˌspɪɹiˈɛnʃəl/ adj
auf Erfahrung beruhend
of, related to, encountered in, or derived from experience

experiment /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ n
Experiment Versuch
test under controlled conditions

experiment /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ v
experimentieren
to conduct an experiment

experimental /ɨkspɛɹəˈmɛntəl/ adj
experimentell
of or pertaining to an experiment

experimentation n
Experimentieren
act of experimenting

expert /ˈɛkspət/ /ˈɛkspɚt/ n
Experte Sachverständige
person with extensive knowledge or ability

expert witness n
Sachverständiger
witness with topical expertise

expertise /ˌɛkspɚˈtiːs/ n
Expertise
advice or opinion of an expert
great skill or knowledge

expiation n
Sühne
an act of atonement

expire /ɪkˈspaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ v
ablaufen erlöschen verfallen
become invalid
ausatmen
to exhale (something)

expired adj
abgelaufen verfallen
that is no longer valid

expiry /ɪkˈspaɪ.əɹ.i/ n
Ablauf
end, termination

expiry date n
Haltbarkeitsdatum Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum Verfallsdatum
date something expires

explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/ v
erklären
excuse
erklären erläutern
report

explanation /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ n
Erklärung
something that explains
Erklärung Erläuterung Ausführung
the act or process of explaining

expletive /ɪkˈspliːtɪv/ /ˈɛksplətɪv/ adj
Füllwort
serving to fill up

expletive /ɪkˈspliːtɪv/ /ˈɛksplətɪv/ n
Expletiv Expletivum
word added to fill a syntactic position

explicate /ˈɛkspləˌkeɪt/ /ˈɛksplɪˌkeɪt/ v
explizieren haarklein erläutern
explain meticulously

explication n
Explikation
the act of opening, unfolding, or explaining

explicit /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/ adj
explizit ausdrücklich deutlich eindeutig
very specific

explicitly adv
ausdrücklich
in an explicit manner

explode /ɪkˈsploʊd/ /ɪkˈspləʊd/ v
explodieren sprengen
to destroy with an explosion
explodieren platzen
to explode (intransitive)

exploded view n
Explosionsgrafik Explosionszeichnung
a view in a drawing showing how parts in an assembly fit together

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ n
Exploit
computing security
Heldentat
heroic or extraordinary deed

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ v
ausbeuten ausnutzen
use for one’s advantage

exploitation /ˌɛkˌsplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/ n
Ausbeutung
act of exploiting

exploiter n
Ausbeuter Ausbeuterin
one who exploits

exploration /ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Erkundung
act of exploring

explore /ɪkˈsplo(ː)ɹ/ /ɪkˈsploə/ /ɪkˈsplɔɹ/ /ɪkˈsplɔː/ v
erforschen
to (seek) experience first hand
to examine or investigate something systematically
to travel somewhere in search of discovery
untersuchen
to examine diagnostically

explorer n
Entdecker
person who by expedition seeks new information
Forscher Forscherin
person who explores

explosion /ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ /ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ n
Explosion
violent release of energy

explosive adj
explosiv aufbrausend
easily driven to anger
explosiv Sprengstoff
with the capability to, or likely to, explode

explosive n
Sprengstoff Sprengmittel
explosive substance

explosive belt n
Sprengstoffgürtel
belt with explosives, worn by suicide bombers

exponential /ˌɛk.spoʊ.ˈnɛn.tʃəl/ /ˌɛk.spəʊ.ˈnɛn.tʃəl/ adj
exponentiell
expressed in terms of a power of e
having a high or rapid rate of change
relating to an exponent

exponentiate v
potenzieren
to use exponentiation

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ n
Exportgut Exportware
something that is exported
Export Ausfuhr
the act of exporting

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ v
exportieren
computing: send (data) from one program to another
to cause to spread in another part of the world
exportieren ausführen
to sell (goods) to a foreign country

exporter n
Exporteur Exporteurin
person who or organization that exports

expose /ɪkˈspoʊz/ /ɪkˈspəʊz/ v
bloßlegen aufdecken aussetzen entblößen enttarnen offenbaren
to reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce to

exposition /ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/ n
Ausstellung Exposition
action of putting something out to public view
Einführung
fiction: opening section

exposure /ɪkˈspoʊʒɚ/ n
Einwirkung Kontakt
condition
Lage
gardening
part exposed
Einwirkung Witterung
lack of protection
Belichtung
taking a photograph
film exposed
time & f-number

exposé /ˌɛkspoʊˈzeɪ/ n
Exposé
publication of investigative journalism

expound /ɪkˈspaʊnd/ v
erklären erläutern darlegen
explain or discuss at length
verbreiten
make a statement

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ adj
ausdrücklich
specific or precise

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ n
Express Schnellzug
quick mode of transportation

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ v
ausdrücken äußern
to convey meaning

express train n
ICE Intercity Schnellzug
a train making limited stops

expression /ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/ n
Redensart Ausdruck
colloquialism or idiom
Ausdruck
particular way of phrasing an idea
(computing) a piece of code in a high-level language that returns a value
mathematics: arrangement of symbols
facial appearance

expressionism n
Expressionismus
movement in the arts
genre in music

expressionist adj
expressionistisch
of, pertaining to, or in the style of expressionism

expressionist n
Expressionist Expressionistin
painter who paints in this style

expressionless adj
ausdruckslos
without expression

expressive /ɪkˈspɹɛsɪv/ adj
ausdrucksstark ausdrucksvoll
effectively conveying feeling

expressly /ɪkˈspɹɛsli/ adv
ausdrücklich
in an expressive or explicit manner

expressway n
Autobahn
US: divided highway

expropriate v
enteignen
to deprive a person of their property

expropriation /ɛksˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/ n
Enteignung Expropriation
act of expropriating

expulsion /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/ n
Ausweisung Entfernung Vertreibung
the act of expelling or the state of being expelled

expunge /ɛks.ˈpʌndʒ/ v
auslöschen
to eliminate
ausstreichen durchstreichen
to erase or strike out

exquisite /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/ adj
auserlesen exquisit köstlich
especially fine

extant /ɛkˈstænt/ /ˈɛkstənt/ adj
vorhanden
currently existing; not having disappeared
lebend verbleibend überlebend
still alive; not extinct
bestehend existent
still in existence

extemporaneous /əksˌtɛmpɚˈeɪni.əs/ /ɛksˌtɛm.pɜː(ɹ)ˈeɪn.i.əs/ adj
unvorbereitet
without preparation

extemporize v
extemporieren
to act, particularly to perform or speak, without prior planning or thought

extend /ɛkˈstɛnd/ v
ausdehnen erweitern
to cause to increase in extent
ausdehnen ausweiten
to cause to last for a longer period of time
erweitern
to increase in extent

extendable /ɛkˈstɛndəbl̩/ adj
ausdehnbar ausfahrbar ausziehbar dehnbar erweiterbar erweiterungsfähig
capable of being extended

extended metaphor n
Konzetti erweiterte Metapher

extensibility n
Erweiterbarkeit
capability of being extended

extensible adj
erweiterbar
capable of being extended

extension /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ n
Erweiterung Ausdehnung
act of extending or the state of being extended
Ausdehnung
anatomy: that property of a body by which it occupies a portion of space
semantics: capacity of a concept or general term to include a greater or smaller number of objects
Verlängerung
finance: written engagement on the part of a creditor
Durchwahl
telecommunication: phone extension number

extension cord n
Verlängerungskabel Verlängerungsschnur
an electrical cord

extensive /ɛksˈtɛn.sɪv/ adj
umfangreich
wide

extensively adv
umfassend
to a great extent

extent /ɪksˈtɛnt/ n
Ausmaß Größe Umfang
space, area, volume to which something extends

extenuating circumstance n
mildernder Umstand
fact that mitigates a crime

exterior /ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/ adj
Außen-
relating to the outside parts or surface

exterior /ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/ n
Außenseite Äußeres
The outside part

exterior angle n
Außenwinkel
angle

exterminate /ɛkˈstəː.mɪ.neɪt/ /ɪkˈstɝ.mɪ.neɪt/ v
ausrotten
to kill all of a population

extermination n
Ausrottung Vernichtung
the act of exterminating

exterminator /ɪkˈstɜːmɪˌneɪtə/ /ɪkˈstɝmɪˌneɪtɚ/ n
Kammerjäger Kammerjägerin
person whose job it is to kill insects and other pests in a building

external /ɛksˈtɝnəl/ /ɪksˈtɜːnəl/ adj
äußerlich außen- extern
outside of something

externality /ekstəˈnælɪti/ /ɛkstəˈnælɪti/ /ɛkstɚˈnælɪti/ n
Externalität externer Effekt
impact on any party not involved in a given economic transaction

externally adv
äußerlich
on the surface or the outside

extinct /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ adj
erloschen
extinguished, no longer alight (of fire, candles etc.)
no longer erupting
aussterben
having died out

extinction /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃ(ə)n/ n
Aussterben
the action of making or becoming extinct

extinguish /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
auslöschen
(literally) to hunt down (a species) to extinction
to destroy or abolish something
abschalten auslöschen
(psychology) to bring about the extinction of a conditioned reflex
löschen
to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench

extinguisher n
Gluttöter Löschgerät
anything that extinguishes something

extirpate /ˈɛkstəpeɪt/ /ˈɛkstɚpeɪt/ v
auslöschen ausmerzen ausrotten austilgen
to destroy completely

extirpation n
Ausrottung
the act of extirpating

extol /ɪkˈstoʊl/ /ɪkˈstəʊl/ v
preisen
to praise; to make high

extortion /ɪkˈstɔːɹʃn/ /ɪkˈstɔːʃn/ n
Erpressung
the practice of extorting money or other property

extortionist n
Erpresser Erpresserin
someone who extorts

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ adv
besonders
to an extraordinary degree

extra time n
Verlängerung

extra- prefix
außer- extra-
outside, beyond

extract /ɪksˈtɹækt/ /ˈɛkstɹækt/ n
Auszug
portion of a document
something extracted
Extrakt
solution made by drawing out from a substance

extract /ɪksˈtɹækt/ /ˈɛkstɹækt/ v
entnehmen
to draw out
entziehen
to withdraw in process

extractor hood n
Dunstabzugshaube Wrasenabzug
kitchen device

extracurricular adj
außerschulisch
outside of the normal curriculum of an educational establishment

extradite /ˈɛkstɹədaɪt/ v
ausliefern
to remove a person from one state to another by legal process

extradition n
Auslieferung
a formal process by which a criminal suspect is handed over to another government

extraimperial adj
außerreichisch
located outside of an empire

extrajudicial adj
außergerichtlich
carried out without legal authority

extralegal adj
extralegal rechtsfrei
occurring outside the law

extramarital adj
außerehelich
taking place outside marriage
adulterous

extraneous /ekˈstɹæɪ.ni.əs/ /ɛkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/ /ɪkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/ adj
fremd
not belonging to, or dependent upon, a thing

extranet n
Extranet
private computer network accessed via the Internet

extraordinary /ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi/ adj
außergewöhnlich außerordentlich
not ordinary

extrapolate /ɛkˈstɹæp.əˌleɪt/ v
extrapolieren
to estimate the value of a variable outside a known range
to infer by extending known information

extrapolation n
Extrapolation
calculation of an estimate
inference

extrasensory /ˌɛkstɹəˈsɛnsəɹi/ adj
außersinnlich übersinnlich
of or relating to extrasensory perception

extrasensory perception /ˌɛkstɹəˈsɛnsəɹi pəˈsɛpʃən/ n
ASW außersinnliche Wahrnehmung
supposed ability to obtain information without the use of normal sensory channels

extrasolar adj
extrasolar
originating outside the Solar System
originating in a solar system other than ours

extrasystole n
Extrasystole
premature contraction of the heart

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛst.ɹi.əl/ /ˌɛkstɹətɚˈɛstɹi.əl/ adj
außerirdisch extraterrestrisch
originating from outside of the Earth

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛst.ɹi.əl/ /ˌɛkstɹətɚˈɛstɹi.əl/ n
Außerirdischer Außerirdische
being originating from outside of the Earth

extravagant /ɪkˈstɹævəɡənt/ adj
extravagant
exceeding the bounds of something

extravaganza /ɪkˌstɹæv.əˈɡæn.zə/ n
Zauberposse fantastische Dichtung
an extravagant or eccentric piece of music, literature or drama
Spektakel opulente Veranstaltung spektakuläres Ereignis
event or display of fantastic or chaotic behaviour or conduct

extravehicular activity n
Außenbordeinsatz
work outside of spacecraft

extreme /ɪkˈstɹiːm/ adj
extrem
drastic, or of great severity
in the greatest or highest degree; intense
excessive, or far beyond the norm
of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost
of sports, difficult or dangerous; performed in a hazardous environment

extreme /ɪkˈstɹiːm/ n
Extrem extrem
greatest or utmost point, degree or condition

extreme sport n
Extremsport
sport

extreme unction /ɛk.stɹiːm.ʌŋk.ʃən/ n
Letzte Ölung
sacrament

extremely /ɪksˈtɹiːmli/ adv
extrem krass äußerst
to an extreme degree

extremism n
Extremismus
extreme ideas or actions

extremist adj
extremistisch
holding extreme views
of, or relating to extremism

extremist n
Extremist Extremistin
person who holds extreme views

extremity /ɪkˈstɹɛməti/ /ɪkˈstɹɛmɪti/ n
Extremste Äußerste
extreme measure
Extremität äußerstes Ende
furthest point
Extremität
hand or foot

extremophilic adj
extremophil
Of, or pertaining to the extremophiles

extremum n
Extremum
mathematics

extricate /ˈɛks.tɹɪ.keɪt/ v
befreien
to free, disengage, loosen or untangle

extroverted /ˈɛkstɹəvəːtɪd/ /ˈɛkstɹəˌvəɹtɪd/ adj
extrovertiert
psychology: of or related to an extrovert

extubate v
extubieren
remove a tube from the body

exuberance /ɛksˈjuː.bɜːɹ.əns/ n
Überschwang
An instance of exuberant behaviour
Überschwänglichkeit Ausgelassenheit Enthusiasmus Exuberanz Lebendigkeit Überfluss
The quality of being exuberant; cheerful or vigorous enthusiasm; liveliness

exuberant /ɪɡˈzuːbəɹənt/ adj
üppig
abundant, luxuriant, profuse, superabundant
ausgelassen enthusiastisch exuberant lebendig überschwänglich
people very high-spirited

exult /ɪɡˈzʌlt/ v
jauchzen jubeln
rejoice

exultation n
Jubel
lively joy at success or victory

eye /aɪ/ n
Öhr Nadelöhr Auge
hole in needle
Öse
loop of metal
Knospe Trieb Auge
of a potato
Auge
organ
of a hurricane
ability to notice what others might miss
mark on an animal resembling an eye

eye /aɪ/ v
beäugen
to observe carefully or appraisingly

eye candy n
Augenweide Blickfang Hingucker

eye color n
Augenfarbe
color or pigment of the iris

eye contact n
Blickkontakt Augenkontakt
action of looking at another human or animal in the eye

eye doctor n
Augenarzt Augenärztin

eye for an eye n
Auge um Auge
compensation for an injury

eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth proverb
Auge um Auge, Zahn um Zahn
compensation for an injury

eye of the beholder n
Auge des Betrachters
subjective perception and judgement

eye patch n
Augenklappe
patch worn to cover one eye

eye shadow n
Lidschatten
makeup around the eyes

eye socket n
Augenhöhle Orbita
socket of eye

eye test n
Sehtest
test of vision

eye-popping adj
atemberaubend beeindruckend gewaltig ins Auge fallend in Erstaunen verrsetzend sagenhaft spektakulär
visually astonishing

eyeball n
Augapfel
ball of the eye

eyeblink n
Augenblick
act of blinking one's eyelids
moment

eyebright n
Augentrost
any of the flowering plants of the genus Euphrasia

eyebrow /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊ/ n
Augenbraue Braue
hair that grows over the bone ridge above the eye socket

eyebrow pencil n
Augenbrauenstift
makeup used to define or draw on the eyebrows

eyedrop n
Augentropfen
eye medicine

eyeglass /ˈaɪˌɡlæs/ n
Augenglas
a monocle

eyelash /ˈaɪlæʃ/ n
Wimper Augenwimper
hair growing on the edge of an eyelid

eyeless adj
augenlos
having no eyes

eyelet /ˈaɪ.lət/ n
Schnüröse Öse
A small hole to receive a cord or fastener

eyelid /ˈaɪ.lɪd/ n
Augenlid Lid
(anatomy) a thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye

eyeliner n
Eyeliner Kajal Lidstrich
makeup

eyepiece n
Okular
lens or combination of lens

eyesight /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/ n
Sehvermögen Sicht Sehen Sehkraft
faculty of sight

eyesore n
Schandfleck
a displeasing sight

eyestalk n
Augenstiel

eyetooth n
Augenzahn
canine tooth of the upper jaw

eyewall n
Augenwall Eyewall
ring of towering thunderstorms of a cyclone

eyewitness n
Augenzeuge Augenzeugin
person who has seen and can testify about an event

eyrie /ˈɛɹi/ /ˈɪəɹi/ n
Horst
bird of prey's nest

f-hole n
F-Loch
hole in instrument

f-word n
F-Wort
euphemism for the equivalent of the word "fuck"

f. adj
f.
and the following

fable /ˈfeɪbəl/ n
Fabel
fictitious narration to enforce some useful truth or precept

fable /ˈfeɪbəl/ v
fabulieren
compose fables

fabliau n
Fabliau
short farcical tale

fabric /ˈfæb.ɹɪk/ n
Bau Rohbau Struktur
framework underlying a structure
Stoff Gewebe Textil
material made of fibers
Fasern Struktur
texture of a cloth

fabric softener n
Weichspüler
a chemical agent used to prevent static cling and make fabric softer

fabricate /ˈfæb.ɹɪ.keɪt/ v
fabrizieren herstellen erzeugen
form by art and labor; manufacture
fabrizieren erzeugen
form into a whole by uniting its parts
fabrizieren herstellen anfertigen erzeugen
invent and form; forge

fabulist /ˈfæbjəlɪst/ n
Fabulierer
a liar
Fabeldichter Fabeldichterin
one who writes or tells fables

fabulous /ˈfæbjʊləs/ adj
sagenhaft außergewöhnlich außerordentlich
extraordinary, especially in being very large
mythisch nicht glaubwürdig unglaubhaft
mythical or legendary; incredible
sagenhaft märchenhaft sagenumwoben unhistorisch
of the nature of a fable; unhistorical
fabelhaft wunderbar märchenhaft
very good; wonderful

fabulously /ˈfæbjʊləsli/ adv
märchenhaft
in a fabulous manner

facade /fəˈsaːd/ /fəˈsɑːd/ n
Fassade
face of a building
deceptive outward appearance

facade pattern n
Fassade
structural design pattern

face /feɪs/ n
Gesicht Gesichtsausdruck
facial expression
Gesicht Antlitz Angesicht Visage
front part of head
Fläche Facette
geometry: bounding surface of a polyhedron
Gesicht Ansehen
public image
good reputation; standing in the eyes of others

face /feɪs/ v
gegenüber sein gegenüberliegen stellen
have its front closest to
ausrichten
position oneself/itself towards

face the music v
die Suppe auslöffeln
to accept or confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions

face to face adv
tête-à-tête unter vier Augen
in person

face value n
Nennwert
the stated value or amount

facebooker n
Facebook-Nutzer
Facebook's user

faceless adj
gesichtslos
having no face

facelift /ˈfeɪsˌlɪft/ n
Facelift Gesichtsstraffung
plastic surgery to the face

facepalm /ˈfeɪsˌpɑː(l)m/ n
Stirnklatsch
bring the palm of the hand to the face

facepalm /ˈfeɪsˌpɑː(l)m/ v
die Hände vors Gesicht schlagen
bring the palm of the hand to the face

facet /ˈfæsɪt/ n
Facette
flat surface cut into a gem
one member of a compound eye
one of a series of things

facetious /fəˈsiːʃəs/ adj
sarkastisch spöttelnd spöttisch
flippant
spaßig humorvoll lustig witzig
pleasantly humorous, jocular

fachidiot n
Fachidiot
narrow specialist expert, ignorant outside their field

facial /ˈfeɪʃəl/ adj
Gesichts
of the face

facial expression n
Gesichtsausdruck
expression or countenance that seems to an onlooker to be represented by the appearance of a person's face

facial hair n
Gesichtsbehaarung
hair on the face of a human

facile /ˈfa.sʌɪl/ /ˈfæs.əl/ adj
leicht mühelos
Easy, taking minimal effort

facilitate /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/ v
erleichtern fördern
to make easy or easier

facility /fəˈsɪlɪti/ n
Leichtigkeit
dexterity, skill
Einrichtung Vorrichtung
physical means of doing something

facsimile /fækˈsɪm.ə.li/ n
Faksimile Reproduktion
copy or reproduction

fact /fækt/ n
Tatsache Fakt
an honest observation
something actual
something which has become real
Tatsache Faktum Fakt
an objective consensus on a fundamental reality
something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation
Tatsache Faktum
information about a particular subject

facticity /fækˈtɪsɪti/ n
Faktizität
state of being in the world without any knowable reason for such existence, or of being in a particular state of affairs which one has no control over

faction /ˈfæk.ʃən/ n
Flügel Fraktion Seite
group of people
Spaltung
strife

factional adj
Fraktion
of, pertaining to, or composed of factions

factious /ˈfækʃəs/ adj
aufrührerisch aufwieglerisch
given to or characterized by discordance or insubordination
Splitter
of, pertaining to, or caused by factions

factor /ˈfæktə/ /ˈfæktɚ/ n
Faktor
influence
mathematical sense
integral part

factor of production n
Inputfaktor Produktionsfaktor
resource used for production

factorable adj
in Faktoren zerlegbar
capable of being factored

factorial /fækˈtɔːɹi.əl/ n
Fakultät
mathematical operation or its result

factorial prime n
Fakultätsprimzahl
prime number one more or less than a factorial

factory /ˈfæktəɹi/ n
Fabrik Werk Manufaktur
manufacturing place

factory method pattern n
Fabrikmethode

factoryworker n
Fabrikarbeiter Fabrikarbeiterin
one who works in a factory

factual /ˈfak(t)ʃʊəl/ /ˈfæk(t)ʃuəl/ /ˈfɛk(t)ʃʉɘl/ adj
auf Tatsachen beruhend faktisch sachlich
of facts

facultative /ˈfæ.kəl.tə.tɪv/ /ˈfæ.kəlˌteɪ.tɪv/ adj
freigestellt
granting permission
fakultativ optional
not obligate; optional
fähig
of or relating to faculty

faculty /ˈfæ.kəl.ti/ n
Fähigkeit Begabung Vermögen
ability, skill, or power
Fakultät
division of a university
Kollegium
scholarly staff at colleges or universities

fad /fæd/ n
Mode Fimmel Modeerscheinung Trend
phenomenon

fade /feɪd/ v
verwelken
to grow weak, lose strength
verblassen
to lose freshness, brightness

fade out n
Ausblenden
type of transition used in movies

fade out v
ausblenden
to fade from a cut to black in a movie

fader /ˈfeɪdə/ n
Lautstärkeregler Schieberegler
a device used to control sound volume

fag /fæɡ/ n
Schwuler Tunte Schwuchtel Homo
homosexual man

fag hag n
Schwulenmutti Tuntentante
woman who likes gay men

faggot /ˈfæ.ɡət/ n
Arschloch Drecksack Ekel Kotzbrocken Mistkerl Widerling
annoying person
Reisigbündel
bundle of sticks
Brennholz Scheit
piece of firewood

faggotry /ˈfæɡətɹi/ n
Geschwuchtel
the quality of being a faggot

faience n
Fayence Steingut
type of tin-glazed earthenware ceramic

fail /feɪl/ v
scheitern missglücken Erfolg nicht gelingen ohne Erfolg bleiben
be unsuccessful
versagen
cease to operate
fehlschlagen
not achieve a stated goal
durchfallen
to receive one or more non-passing grades in academic pursuits

failing /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/ n
Defizit Fehler Mangel Schwäche Unzulänglichkeit
defect

failing /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/ preposition
in Ermangelung mangels ohne
if the preferred or prior option is not possible

failure /ˈfeɪljɚ/ n
Niete Versager Versagerin
object or person incapable of success
Misserfolg Versagen Fehlschlag Misslingen Ausfall Verschlechterung
state or condition opposite of success
Ausfall Panne Pleite Versagen
termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function

failure to thrive n
Gedeihstörung
adult medicine
pediatrics

fain /feɪn/ adv
gern
gladly

faint /feɪ̯nt/ adj
schwach kraftlos
lacking strength; inclined to lose consciousness

faint /feɪ̯nt/ n
Ohnmacht
the act of fainting
the state of one who has fainted

faint /feɪ̯nt/ v
ohnmächtig werden in Ohnmacht fallen
to lose consciousness

faint-hearted adj
feige furchtsam mutlos schüchtern zaghaft
lacking courage, timid

fainting /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/ n
Ohnmacht
an act of collapsing to a state of temporary unconsciousness

faintness n
Mattheit Mattigkeit Schwäche Verblasstheit
property of being faint

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɪə/ adj
gerecht fair anständig
just, equitable
blond hell hellhäutig
light in color or pale
heiter
not overcast or raining of weather
schön wunderbar
pretty or attractive

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɪə/ n
Jahrmarkt Kirchtag Kirchweih Kirmes
celebration
Messe Markt
market
Messe Ausstellung
professional event, trade fair

fair copy n
Reinschrift
a handwritten document that has been written neatly

fair enough interjection
in Ordnung na gut schön und gut
very well

fair game n
Freiwild
a goal or an object that may legitimately be sought

fair play n
Fairplay Fair Play
good behavior

fair sex n
schwaches Geschlecht schönes Geschlecht
women

fairing n
Verkleidung
aircraft fairing

fairleader n
Umlenkrolle
a fitting used to guide a line

fairly /ˈfɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈfɛɹ.li/ adv
gerecht
in a fair manner

fairness n
Schönheit
property of being beautiful

fairy /ˈfɛəɹi/ /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛːɹɪ/ n
Fee Elfe Alb Elb Elben Feenwesen
mythical being

fairy ballet n
Zauberballett

fairy godmother n
gute Fee
benevolent magical female
Wohltäter
generous benefactor

fairy opera n
Zauberoper

fairy ring n
Hexenring
ring of fungi

fairy tale n
Märchen Fabel
folktale

fairy-tale adj
märchenhaft
of the nature of a fairy tale; as if from a fairy tale

fairyland n
Märchenland
the imaginary land or abode of fairies

fait accompli /ˈfeɪt.əˌkʌm.pli/ n
Fait accompli vollendete Tatsache
established fact

faith /feɪθ/ n
Glaube
feeling that something is true
religious belief system
confidence in the intentions or abilities
obligation of loyalty or fidelity

faith will move mountains proverb
der Glaube kann Berge versetzen
proverb

faithful /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/ adj
treu
loyal; adhering firmly to person or cause
having faith
reliable; worthy of trust

faithfully /ˈfeɪθfəli/ adv
brav glaubend vertrauend
in a faithful manner

faithfulness n
Treue
the state of being faithful

fajr n
Fadschr
dawn prayer

fake /feɪk/ adj
unecht gefälscht
not real

fake /feɪk/ n
Fälschung Illusion Imitat Irreführung Schwindel Trug
something which is not genuine, or is presented fraudulently

fake /feɪk/ v
fälschen imitieren
to counterfeit, falsify
vortäuschen fingieren simulieren
to make a false display of
fälschen fingieren türken vortäuschen
to modify fraudulently to make sth. look better

fakir /fəˈkiɹ/ n
Fakir
ascetic mendicant

falafel /fəˈlɑfəl/ /fəˈlɑːfəl/ n
Falafel
Middle Eastern food

falchion /ˈfɑltʃən/ /ˈfɔltʃən/ /ˈfɔːlʃən/ n
Falchion
sword

falcon /ˈfælkən/ /ˈfɔː(l)kən/ n
Falke
bird of the genus Falco

falconer /ˈfælkənɚ/ /ˈfɒl.kən.ə(ɹ)/ n
Falkner
a person who breeds or trains hawks
one who follows the sport of fowling with hawks

falconry n
Beizjagd
sport of hunting by using trained birds of prey

faldstool n
Faldistorium Faltstuhl
portable, folding chair used by a bishop

fall /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ n
Niedergang
a period of decline before the end
Fall Absturz
act of moving in gas or vacuum under the effect of gravity from a point to a lower point
Fall Untergang
loss of greatness or status

fall /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ v
fallen werden
become or change into
fallen
move to a lower position under the effect of gravity
be brought to earth or be overthrown
come down or descend
die
be allotted to
collapse; be overthrown or defeated

fall apart v
zusammenbrechen
be emotionally in crisis
auseinanderfallen
intransitive: break into pieces through being in a dilapidated state

fall asleep v
entschlafen
euphemism for "to die"
einschlafen
to pass into sleep

fall asleep in the Lord v
in Gott entschlafen
euphemism for "to die"

fall behind v
spät verspäten
to be late

fall below v
unterschreiten
to go under a marker or limit

fall by the wayside /ˈfɔl baɪ ðə ˈweɪˌsaɪd/ /ˈfɔːl baɪ ðə ˈweɪsaɪd/ v
auf der Strecke bleiben in Vergessenheit geraten verkümmern vernachlässigt werden
to fail to be completed, particularly for lack of interest; to be left out, to suffer from neglect

fall down v
niederfallen umfallen
to fall to the ground

fall for v
auf etwas hereinfallen
To be fooled by; to walk into a trap or respond to a scam or trick
sich in jemanden verknallen sich in jemanden verlieben
To fall in love with

fall from grace v
in Ungnade fallen
to fall from one's current social position to something lower

fall ill v
erkranken
become ill

fall in love v
verlieben
to come to have feelings of intense liking
to come to have feelings of love
to come to have feelings of love towards each other

fall into a trap /fɑːl ɪntə ə træp/ /fɔːl ɪntə ə træp/ v
in eine Falle gehen in eine Falle geraten
To be fooled and get into a difficult situation by relying on someone or responding to a scam, trick or prank

fall into one's lap v
jemandem in den Schoß fallen
to be received with little or no effort

fall line n
Fall Line
geomorphology: A line marking a boundary between an upland region and a plane

fall on deaf ears v
auf taube Ohren stoßen
of a request, complaint, etc, to be ignored

fall out of love v
entlieben
cease to be in love

fall over v
umfallen umkippen
fall from an upright position to a horizontal position

fallacious /fə.ˈleɪ.ʃəs/ adj
irreführend trügerisch
deceptive or misleading

fallacy /ˈfæləsi/ n
Täuschung
deceptive or false appearance
Fehlschluss Trugschluss
false argument

fallback /ˈfɔːl.bæk/ n
Plan B
a backup plan

fallen /ˈfɑlən/ /ˈfɔlən/ /ˈfɔːlən/ adj
eingefallen eingestürzt
having collapsed
gefallen
having dropped by the force of gravity
having lost one's chastity
[[im Feld bleiben|im Feld geblieben]] gefallen im Kampf gefallen
killed in battle

fallen /ˈfɑlən/ /ˈfɔlən/ /ˈfɔːlən/ n
Gefallene
casualties of battle or war

fallen angel n
gefallener Engel
angel who was exiled from heaven

fallibilist n
Fallibilist, in
advocate of fallibilism

fallible adj
fehlbar
capable of making mistakes or being wrong

falling out n
Zerwürfnis
rift between people or groups

falling sickness n
Fallsucht

fallout /ˈfɔlˌaʊt/ /ˈfɔːlaʊt/ n
Ascheregen Herabrieseln Niedergehen Niederschlag Niedersinken
event of airborne particles falling to the ground
Asche Explosionsstaub Fallout radioaktiver Niederschlag radioaktiver Staub
particles that fall to the ground

fallow /ˈfæloʊ/ /ˈfæləʊ/ adj
brachliegend unproduktiv
inactive, undeveloped
brach brachliegend unbestellt
of land, left unseeded
braungelb falb hellbraun
light brown; dun

fallow /ˈfæloʊ/ /ˈfæləʊ/ n
Grünbrache Kulturbrache Rotationsbrache
ground left unseeded for a year
Brache Brachland
uncultivated land

fallow /ˈfæloʊ/ /ˈfæləʊ/ v
brachlegen
plough land without sowing seeds

fallow deer /ˈfæl.əʊˌdɪə/ n
Damhirsch
Dama dama, a ruminant mammal

false /fɔls/ /fɔːls/ adj
falsch unecht
spurious, artificial
falsch
state in Boolean logic that indicates a negative result
falsch unwahr
untrue, not factual, wrong

false alarm n
Fehlalarm
thing or occurrence initially causing fear, etc. but subsequently seen to be no cause for concern
Falschmeldung Fehlalarm
warning sound that turns out to be erroneous

false consciousness n
falsches Bewusstsein
faulty understanding due to ideology

false flag n
falsche Flagge
a deception tactic

false friend /ˌfɒls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɔls ˈfɹɛnd/ n
falscher Freund Übersetzungsfalle
type of word

false hellebore n
Frühlings-Adonis Frühlings-Adonisröschen
Adonis vernalis

false positive n
Falschmeldung Fehlalarm [[falsch positiv|falsch positives]] Ergebnis
result of a test that shows as present something that is absent

false start n
Fehlstart
starting before the signal

false teeth n
dritte Zähne falsche Zähne
a set of dentures

falsehood /ˈfɒlsˌhʊd/ n
Lüge unwahre Behauptung
false statement
Falschheit Unwahrheit
state of being false
Falschheit Falschsein
trait of a person

falsely adv
falsch fälschlicherweise
in a false manner

falsetto /fɔlˈsɛt.oʊ/ /fɔːlˈsɛt.əʊ/ n
Falsett
"false" (singing) voice in any human

falsework n
Stützgerüst Unterstützung
temporary frame to support a building under construction
Lehrgerüst Schalung
temporary framework used in building arches

falsifiability n
Falsifizierbarkeit Widerlegbarkeit
quality of being falsifiable

falsifiable adj
falsifizierbar widerlegbar
able to be proven false

falsification n
Falsifikation Fälschung
the act of making false

falsify /ˈfɒlsɪfaɪ/ v
falsifizieren widerlegen
to prove to be false

falsity n
Falschheit Unrichtigkeit Unwahrkeit
characteristic of being untrue
Unrichtigkeit Unwahrkeit
untrue assertion

falter /ˈfɒltə/ n
Wanken
unsteadiness

falter /ˈfɒltə/ v
zögern
To hesitate
stolpern
To stumble
wanken
To waver or be unsteady

fame /feɪm/ n
Ruhm Berühmtheit Bekanntheit
state of being famous

familial /fəˈmɪljəl/ adj
Familie familiär
of or pertaining to a human family

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ adj
bekannt
known to one

familiarity /fəmɪlɪˈæɹɪti/ n
Vertrautheit
the state of being extremely friendly; intimacy

familiarization n
Kennenlernen
process of familiarizing

familiarize v
sich bekanntmachen
make or become familiar with something or someone

family /ˈfæm(ə)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ adj
vom anderen Ufer
(slang) homosexual
Familien-
suitable for children and adults

family /ˈfæm(ə)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ n
Familie
immediate family, e.g. parents and their children
rank in a taxonomic classification, above both genus and species
group of people related by blood, marriage, law, or custom
linguistics: a group of languages believed to have descended from the same ancestral language
music: a group of instrument having the same basic method of tone production

family business n
Familienunternehmen
business whose owners are all members of the same falimy

family law n
Familienrecht
The area of private law pertaining to family matters and domestic relations

family member n
Familienmitglied
person belonging to a family

family planning n
Familienplanung
birth control, especially when carried out by monogamous heterosexual couples

family restaurant n
Familienrestaurant
type of a restaurant

family tree n
Stammbaum
family tree

famine /ˈfæmɪn/ n
Hungersnot Hunger
extreme shortage of food in a region
a period of extreme shortage of food in a region

famished /ˈfæmɪʃt/ adj
ausgehungert verhungert
extremely hungry

famous /ˈfeɪməs/ adj
berühmt
in the public eye
berühmt bekannt
well known

fan /fæn/ [feən] n
Ventilator Lüfter Gebläse
electrical device
Fächer
hand-held device
anything resembling a hand-held fan
Fan Anhänger Liebhaber Verehrer Anhängerschaft Bewunderer
admirer

fan /fæn/ [feən] v
auffächern fächern verteilen
move or spread in multiple directions from one point
fächeln
to blow air on by means of a hand-held fan
anfachen anwehen belüften ventilieren zufächern
to blow air on by means of an electric fan
klapsen klopfen schlagen
to slap (a behind)

fan blade n
Lüfterflügel
rotating blade of a fan

fan death n
Ventilatortod
death supposedly caused by staying overnight in a closed room with an electric fan

fan fiction /fæn fɪkʃən/ n
Fan-Fiction
fiction made by fans

fan heater n
Heizlüfter
heater with a fan

fanatic /fəˈnæt.ɪk/ adj
fanatisch
fanatical

fanatic /fəˈnæt.ɪk/ n
Fanatiker Fanatikerin
one who is zealously enthusiastic

fanatical /fəˈnætɪkəl/ adj
fanatisch
having an extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm

fanaticism n
Fanatismus
characteristic or practice of being a fanatic

fanaticize v
fanatisieren
make into a fanatic

fanatism n
Fanatismus
excessive intolerance of opposing views

fanboy n
Jünger
someone devoted to a single subject

fanciful adj
fantasievoll
imaginative or unreal

fancy /ˈfæn.si/ adj
kraus vertrackt verworren
(colloquial) Unnecessarily complicated
ausgefallen einfallsreich geschickt kunstvoll raffiniert
Executed with skill
edel nobel
Of a superior grade
ausgefallen schick schrill
decorative

fancy /ˈfæn.si/ n
Einfall
A whim
Einbildung Einfall Idee Vorstellung
An image formed in the mind
Eindruck Einfall Vorstellung
An opinion formed without much reflection
Anhängertum Leidenschaft Vernarrtheit
Any sport or hobby pursued by a group
Gefallen Zuneigung
Love or amorous attachment
Anhänger Anhängerschaft Fans
The enthusiasts of such a pursuit
Fantasie Einbildungskraft Vorstellungskraft
The imagination; the image-making power of the mind

fancy /ˈfæn.si/ v
auf (jemanden) stehen
To be sexually attracted to

fandom /ˈfændəm/ n
Fangemeinde Fans
fans taken as a group
Fandasein
state, quality, or condition of being a fan

fanfare /ˈfænfɛə/ /ˈfænfɛəɹ/ n
Fanfare
a flourish of trumpets or horns

fang /fæŋ/ n
Giftzahn
a tooth that can inject venom
Fangzahn Reißzahn
canine tooth

fank n
Schafhürde
pen]] for enclosing sheep

fanny pack n
Bauchtasche Gürteltasche
pouch

fansub /ˈfænˌsʌb/ n
Fansub
subtitles translated by amateurs

fantasia /fænˈteɪzɪə/ /fænˈteɪʒə/ n
Fantaisie Fantasia Fantasie
form of composition

fantasist n
Fantast Fantastin
one who creates fantasies

fantastic /fænˈtæstɪk/ adj
fantastisch
wonderful, marvelous, excellent, extraordinarily good
existing in or constructed from fantasy
not believable, only possible in fantasy

fantastically adv
phantastisch
in a fantastic manner
to a fantastic extent

fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ n
Fantasie Phantasie
imagining
Fantasy
literary genre

fanzine /ˈfænˌziːn/ n
Fanzine
a magazine, normally produced by amateurs

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ adj
entfernt fern weit weg
remote in space

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ adv
fern weit
distant in space, time, or degree

far away adv
weit weg

far from it adv
im Gegenteil weit gefehlt weit von weitab (von)
completely different; contrary to previous assumption

far left n
linksextrem
most liberal political or religious grouping

far point n
Fernpunkt
eye can focus

far right /ˌfɑːˈɹʌɪt/ n
Rechtsextrem
extreme right wing

far-fetched adj
an den Haaren herbeigezogen weit hergeholt
not likely

far-flung adj
abgelegen
distant
weit verstreut weitläufig
widespread

far-left adj
linksextrem
very leftist

far-reaching adj
weitreichend
having a broad range, scope, or influence

far-right /ˈfɑːˌɹʌɪt/ adj
rechtsextrem
very right-wing

farad n
Farad
unit of capacitance

farce /fɑɹs/ /fɑːs/ n
Farce
ridiculous or empty show
situation full of ludicrous incidents
Farce Posse
style of humor

fare /feɚ/ /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛɹ/ n
Fahrpreis
money paid for a transport ticket
Fahrgast Passagier
paying passenger

fare /feɚ/ /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛɹ/ v
ergehen gehen laufen
to happen well, or ill
fahren reisen
to travel

fare dodger n
Schwarzfahrer blinder Passagier
a person who deliberately avoids payment for public transport

farewell /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɹˈwɛl/ n
Lebewohl Adieu
a wish of happiness at parting
Abschied Lebewohl Adieu
an act of departure

farewell /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɹˈwɛl/ v
Lebewohl sagen
bid farewell

farm /fɑːm/ /fɑːɹm/ n
Bauernhof Farm
a place where agricultural activities take place

farmer /fɑɹmɚ/ /fɑːmə/ n
Bauer Landwirt Züchter Bäuerin Farmer Farmerin
person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock

farmer's market n
Bauernmarkt
market where farmers and growers sell produce directly to the public

farmhand n
Knecht Landarbeiter
farm worker

farmhouse /ˈfɑːmhaus/ n
Bauernhaus Farmhaus
farmer's residence

farmland /ˈfɑːmlænd/ /ˈfɑːɹmlænd/ n
Ackerland
land which is suitable for farming and agricultural production

farrier /ˈfæɹi.ə/ /ˈfæɹi.əɹ/ /ˈfɛɹi.əɹ/ n
Hufschmied Hufschmiedin Beschlagschmied Beschlagschmiedin Hufbeschlagschmied Hufbeschlagschmiedin
person who trims and shoes horses' hooves

farriery n
Hufbeschlag Hufschmiedearbeit
work
Hufschmiede
workshop

farrow /ˈfæɹoʊ/ /ˈfæɹəʊ/ adj
nicht trächtig
not pregnant; not calving in a given year; barren

farrow /ˈfæɹoʊ/ /ˈfæɹəʊ/ n
Wurf Ferkel
litter of piglets

farrow /ˈfæɹoʊ/ /ˈfæɹəʊ/ v
ferkeln
give birth to (a litter of piglets)

farsighted adj
vorausschauend weitsichtig
considering the future with respect to one's own plans or deeds
weitsichtig
unable to focus with one's eyes on near objects

farsightedness n
Weitsichtigkeit
condition of being unable to focus on near objects
Weitblick Weitsichtigkeit
quality of being considerate about what might happen in the future

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ n
Furz Pups Fürze
an emission of flatulent gases
alter Knacker
old fart

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ v
furzen pupsen
to emit flatulent gases

farter n
Furzer Furzerin
one who farts

farthing /ˈfɑː(ɹ).ðɪŋ/ n
Groschen Heller Pfennig Pfifferling
a very small quantity or value; the least possible amount

fasces n
Faszes Liktorenbündel
bundle

fascia /ˈfeɪʃə/ /ˈfæʃə/ n
Faszie
tissue

fasciated antshrike n
Zebraameisenwürger
Cymbilaimus lineatus

fasciitis /fæʃiˈaɪtɪs/ n
Fasziitis
inflammation of the fascia

fascinate /ˈfæsɪneɪt/ v
faszinieren bezaubern
to be charming or attractive
faszinieren
to evoke interest or attraction
to spellbind

fascinating /ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/ adj
faszinierend bezaubernd
having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive

fascination /fæsɪˈneɪʃən/ n
Faszination
the act of fascinating, bewitching, or enchanting; enchantment; witchcraft

fascine /fəˈsiːn/ n
Faschine
(fortification) a cylindrical bundle of small sticks of wood, bound together, used in raising batteries, filling ditches, strengthening ramparts, and making parapets

fascism /ˈfæʃɪz(ə)m/ n
Faschismus
extreme totalitarian political regime

fascist /ˈfæʃɪst/ adj
faschistisch
of or relating to fascism
supporting the principles of fascism
informal: unfairly oppressive or needlessly strict

fascist /ˈfæʃɪst/ n
Faschist Faschistin Fascho Nazi
proponent of fascism

fashion /ˈfæʃən/ n
Mode
current (constantly changing) trend, favored for frivolous rather than practical, logical, or intellectual reasons
popular trends
Stil
style, or manner, in which to do something

fashion /ˈfæʃən/ v
anfertigen fertigen
to make, build or construct

fashion designer n
Modedesigner Modedesignerin
someone who designs clothing professionally

fashionable /ˈfæʃənəbl̩/ adj
modisch
characteristic of or influenced by a current popular trend or style

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ adj
schnell geschwind pfeilgeschwind pfeilschnell
capable of moving with great speed
befestigt
firm against attack
fest
firmly or securely fixed in place
beständig farbecht
of a dye: not running or fading
tief
of sleep: deep or sound

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ adv
fest
in a firm or secure manner
tief
of sleeping: deeply or soundly
schnell
with great speed

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ v
fasten
to abstain from food

fast food n
Fastfood Schnellkost Schnellgericht Fertigessen Fertigkost Schnellimbiss
type of meal that is often pre-prepared and served quickly

fast lane n
Überholspur
the lane intended or reserved for vehicles moving at faster speeds

fasten /ˈfæsən/ /ˈfɑːsən/ v
befestigen festmachen
to attach or connect in a secure manner

fastener /ˈfæsənɚ/ /ˈfɐːsɘnɘ/ /ˈfɑːsənə/ n
Verschluss
something or someone that fastens

faster-than-light adj
überlichtschnell
faster than light is

fastidious /fæˈstɪdi.əs/ adj
wählerisch anspruchsvoll eigen heikel kleinlich mäkelig
difficult to please
wählerisch akribisch kleinlich manisch minutiös pedantisch
excessively particular
etepetete penibel pingelig übergenau
overly concerned about tidiness and cleanliness

fasting n
Fasten
act or practice of abstaining from or eating very little food
Fastenzeit
period of time when one abstains from or eats very little food

fat /fæt/ adj
dick fett
carrying a larger than normal amount of fat on one's body
thick

fat /fæt/ n
Fett
specialized animal tissue
refined substance chemically resembling the oils in animal fat

fat catshark n
fetter Katzenhai
Apristurus pinguis

fat lip n
dicke Lippe

fat-ass /ˈfætæs/ [ˈfæɾæs] n
Fettwanst
an overweight or obese person

fat-free adj
fettfrei
not containing fat

fat-tailed dwarf lemur n
Westlicher Fettschwanzmaki
Cheirogaleus medius

fatal /ˈfeɪtəl/ [ˈfeɪ.ɾɫ̩] adj
tödlich fatal
causing death
fatal verhängnisvoll
proceeding from fate

fatalism n
Fatalismus
doctrine that all events are subject to fate

fatalist n
Fatalistin Fatalist
fatalist, person who believes in fatalism

fatalistic adj
fatalistisch
of or pertaining to fatalism
schicksalsergeben
submissive to fate

fatalistically adv
fatalistisch
in a fatalistic manner

fatberg /ˈfætbɜːɡ/ /ˈfætbɝɡ/ n
Fettberg
large accumulation of fat, etc., which clogs sewers

fate /feɪt/ n
Schicksal
destiny
Schicksal Los Geschick
that which predetermines events

fateful /ˈfeɪtfəl/ adj
vorbestimmt
determined in advance by fate, fated
verhängnisvoll schicksalhaft
momentous, significant, setting or sealing ones fate

fatha /fæðæ/ /fɑːt.hɑ/ n
Fatha
in the Arabic script, the vowel point for "a"

fathead n
Amerikanische Dickkopfelritze
Pimephales promelas

father /ˈfaː.ðə/ /ˈfæ.ðəɹ/ /ˈfɑ.ðɚ/ /ˈfɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ n
Vater
male parent
Vater Pater Pfarrer
term of address for a priest

father /ˈfaː.ðə/ /ˈfæ.ðəɹ/ /ˈfɑ.ðɚ/ /ˈfɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ v
zeugen
to sire

father figure n
Vaterfigur
one who represents, behaves as, or is regarded as a father

father-in-law n
Schwiegervater Schwäher
one's spouse's father

fatherhood /ˈfɑ.ðɚˌhʊd/ /ˈfɑːðəˌhʊd/ n
Vaterschaft Vatersein Vatertum
being a father

fatherland n
Vaterland
country of one's ancestry

fatherlessness n
Vaterlosigkeit
state or quality of being fatherless

fatherly /ˈfɑðɚli/ /ˈfɑːðəli/ adj
väterlich
characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood
characteristic of fathers, paternal

fathom /ˈfæðəm/ n
Klafter Faden
unit of length

fathom /ˈfæðəm/ v
loten ausloten sondieren
(transitive) to measure the depth of, take a sounding of
umarmen
(transitive, archaic) to encircle with outstretched arms
begreifen ergründen verstehen
(transitive, figuratively) to manage to comprehend

fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ n
Ermüdung
material failure due to cyclic loading
Erschöpfung Ermüdung Müdigkeit Schlappheit Überdruss
weariness

fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ v
ermüden
to tire or make weary

fatless adj
fettlos
without fat

fatso /ˈfætsoʊ/ n
Fettsack Fettwanst Rollmops
an overweight person

fatten /ˈfætən/ v
zunehmen dick werden dicker werden
to become fatter
mästen verdicken
to cause to be fatter

fattouch n
Fattouch Libanesischer Salat
an Arabic salad

fatty /ˈfæ.ti/ /ˈfæ.ɾi/ adj
fettig
containing fat
like fat, greasy

fatty /ˈfæ.ti/ /ˈfæ.ɾi/ n
Fettsack Fettwanst
fat person

fatty acid n
Fettsäure
acid

fatty alcohol n
Fettalkohol
organic compound

fatty liver n
Fettleber
fatty liver

fatuous /ˈfæt.ju.əs/ /ˈfætʃ.u.əs/ adj
albern töricht
obnoxiously stupid, vacantly silly, content in one's foolishness

fatwa /ˈfatwɑː/ /ˈfætwɑ/ n
Fatwa
legal opinion, decree or ruling issued by a mufti

fault /fɑlt/ /fɔlt/ /fɔːlt/ n
Fehler
defect
Bruchlinie
geology fracture in rock
Schuld
mistake or error

fault tolerance n
Fehlertoleranz

faultful adj
fehlerhaft
full of fault

faultless adj
fehlerfrei
without fault

faultlessness n
Fehlerlosigkeit
absence of faults

faulty /ˈfɔːlti/ adj
fehlerhaft
having or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable

faun n
Faun Faunus
a mythical creature

fauna /ˈfɔː.nə/ n
Fauna Tierwelt Tierreich
animals considered as a group

fauvism n
Fauvismus
artistic movement

faux /foʊ/ /fəʊ/ adj
falsch
fake or artificial

faux pas /fəʊ pɑː/ /fəʊ pɑːz/ n
Fauxpas
social blunder

fava bean n
Ackerbohne Favabohne Puffbohne dicke Bohne
Vicia faba

favicon /ˈfævɪkɒn/ n
Favicon
icon for website

favor /ˈfeɪvə/ /ˈfeɪvɚ/ n
Gefallen Gefälligkeit
deed in which help is voluntarily provided
Gnade Gunst Huld
goodwill; benevolent regard

favor /ˈfeɪvə/ /ˈfeɪvɚ/ v
begünstigen
to look upon fondly; to prefer

favourable /ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/ adj
günstig
opportune
pleasing

favourite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ adj
Liebling bevorzugter liebst
preferred

favourite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ n
Favorit
contestant or competitor thought most likely to win
Favorit Liebling
person who enjoys special regard or favour
person who is preferred or trusted above all others

favouritism n
Günstlingswirtschaft Vetternwirtschaft
unfair favouring

favus n
Erbgrind
infection

fawn /fɔːn/ adj
beige rehbraun
pertaining to the colour

fawn /fɔːn/ n
beigebraun dunkelblond hellbraun
colour
Kitz Rehkalb Kalb Rehkitz
young deer

fawn /fɔːn/ v
schmeicheln
to seek favour by flattery

fax /fæks/ n
Fax
document transmitted by telephone

fax /fæks/ v
faxen fernkopieren
send document

fax machine n
Fax Faxgerät Fernkopierer
device which scans, transmits, receives and prints faxes

fayalite n
Fayalit
iron-rich olivine mineral

faze /feɪz/ v
abschrecken aus der Fassung bringen in Unruhe versetzen schrecken
to frighten or cause hesitation; to daunt, put off; to disconcert, perturb

fear /fɪə/ /fɪəɹ/ n
Furcht Angst Phobie
a phobia; sense of fear induced by something or someone
Ehrfurcht
extreme veneration or awe
Angst Furcht Schreck Bange
uncountable: emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat

fear /fɪə/ /fɪəɹ/ v
Angst haben (+um) fürchten (+um/für)
(used with for) to worry about, to feel concern for, to be afraid for
fürchten Angst haben
feel fear about (something)
fürchten
venerate; to feel awe towards

fearful /ˈfɪəfəl/ adj
verängstigt
frightened, filled with terror
furchtbar
frightening
terrible
ängstlich furchtsam
tending to fear

fearless adj
furchtlos
free from fear

fearlessness n
Furchtlosigkeit
quality of being fearless

fearsome adj
furchterregend fürchterlich
frightening, especially in appearance

feasibility n
Durchführbarkeit Machbarkeit
state of being feasible

feasible /ˈfiːzəbəl/ adj
machbar durchführbar ausführbar angängig erreichbar praktikabel
that can be done in practice

feast /fiːst/ n
Fest
festival, holiday, solemn, or more commonly, joyous, anniversary
Festmahl Festessen
large, often ceremonial meal

feast /fiːst/ v
schlemmen
to partake in a feast

feast day n
Feiertag Festtag
religious festival

feast for the eyes n
Augenweide
a visually pleasing sight

feat /fiːt/ n
Leistung Meisterstück
an accomplishment that's relatively rare or difficult

feather /ˈfɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɛð.ɚ/ n
Feder Vogelfeder
branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds

feather /ˈfɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɛð.ɚ/ v
befiedern
to cover with feathers

feather duster n
Staubwedel
implement used to remove surface dust

feather-light adj
federleicht
extremely light

featherbed n
Federbett
a mattress stuffed with feathers

featherbed v
verwöhnen
to pamper, cosset or mollycoddle

feathered adj
gefedert gefiedert mit Federn besetzt
covered with feathers

feathergrass n
Federgras
Stipa

feathermoss n
Rotstängelmoos
Pleurozium schreberi

featherweight n
Federgewicht Federgewichtler
sportsman
Federgewicht
weight division

feature /ˈfitʃɚ/ /ˈfiːtʃə/ n
Besonderheit Eigenschaft Feature Funktion Merkmal
computing: beneficial capability of a piece of software
Eigenschaft Merkmal Besonderheit Charakteristikum Eigentümlichkeit
important or main item
Feature Feuilleton Sonderbeitrag
long, prominent article or item in the media
Charakteristikum Merkmal
one of the physical constituents of the face

feature /ˈfitʃɚ/ /ˈfiːtʃə/ v
aufweisen besonders bieten darbieten herausstellen
ascribe the greatest importance
Hauptrolle mitspielen
to star, to contain

feature film n
Hauptfilm
the main, full-length film in a cinema program

featured adj
befähigt gestaltet
displayed with special treatment

fecal /ˈfiːkəl/ adj
fäkal
of or relating to feces

fecal transplant n
Stuhltransplantation
transference of bacteria from the feces

feceate v
ausleeren
to discharge feces from the digestive tract

feces /ˈfiːsiːz/ n
Kot Fäkalien

feckless /ˈfɛkləs/ adj
nichtsnutzig nutzlos ziellos
lacking purpose
matt mutlos schlaff schwach unmotiviert
lacking the courage to act in any meaningful way
kraftlos lahmarschig schlapp
lacking vitality
unfähig untauglich ineffektiv ineffizient wirkungslos
without skill, ineffective

feculence n
Fäkulenz Kotartigkeit
state of being feculent

feculent /ˈfɛkjʊlənt/ adj
fäkulent kotartig kotig verkotet verschmutzt
feculent

fecund /ˈfiː.kənd/ /ˈfɛ.kənd/ adj
fruchtbar
highly fertile; able to produce offspring
fruchtbar produktiv
leading to new ideas or innovation

fecundity /fɪˈkʌndɪtɪ/ n
Fertilität Fruchtbarkeit Produktivität
ability to cause growth
Fertilität Fortpflanzungsfähigkeit Fruchtbarkeit Gestaltungskraft Schöpfungskraft
ability to produce offspring
Fertilität Fruchtbarkeit
rate or capacity of offspring production

fed up adj
die Nase voll haben satt
frustrated

federal /ˈfɛdəɹəl/ adj
föderal Bund
pertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations
pertaining to the national government level

federal government n
Bundesregierung föderale Regierung
general term for a federal government

federalism n
Föderalismus
system of government

federalization n
Föderalisierung
unification of states

federate v
föderieren

federation /ˌfɛdəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
Föderation Bund
array of nations or states

fedora /fəˈdɔɹə/ /fɪˈdɔːɹə/ n
Fedora Fedorahut Filzhut
a felt hat

fee /fiː/ n
Gebühr
monetary payment charged for professional services

feeble /ˈfiːbəl/ adj
schwach kraftlos
deficient in physical strength
dürftig
wanting force, vigor or efficiency in action or expression

feed /ˈfiːd/ n
Futtern Fütterung
a gathering to eat, especially in quantity
Futter
food given to (especially herbivorous) animals
Einspeisung
something supplied continuously; as, a satellite feed

feed /ˈfiːd/ v
fressen
to eat
füttern ernähren
to give food to eat
einspeisen füttern
to give to a machine for processing

feedback /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ n
Feedback Rückmeldung
critical assessment of process or activity
Feedback Rückkopplung
signal that is looped back to control a system within itself
howling noise

feedback loop n
Rückkopplungsschleife

feeder cattle n
Mastrind
Steers and cows ready for the feedlot

feeding bottle n
Babyflasche Nuckelflasche Saugflasche
feeding bottle

feel /fiːl/ n
Eindruck Gefühl Gespür
mental impression
Haptik Oberflächenbeschaffenheit anfühlen
quality

feel /fiːl/ v
fühlen
anfühlen
copulative: to seem
sich fühlen fühlen
intransitive: to experience an emotion or other mental state
tasten
intransitive: to search by touching
verstehen
intransitive: to sympathise
fühlen spüren
transitive: to experience an emotion or other mental state about
transitive: to sense by touch
fühlen das Gefühl haben denken
transitive: to think or believe

feel like v
Lust haben auf
have a desire for something, or to do something

feeler /ˈfiːlə/ /ˈfiːləɹ/ n
Fühler
an antenna or appendage used to feel, as on an insect
someone or something that feels

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ adj
einfühlsam gefühlvoll
emotionally sensitive

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ n
Gefühl Emotion
emotion
Gefühle
in plural: emotional attraction or desire
in plural: emotional state or well-being
Gefühl
sensation
intuition

feet of clay n
tönerne Füße
a hidden weak point

feet on the ground n
auf eigenen Füßen stehen fest auf der Erde stehen
translations for "have one's feet on the ground""

feign /feɪn/ v
verbergen verheimlichen
to dissemble
ausdenken
to give a mental existence to something
vorgeben fingieren vortäuschen vormachen
to make a false show

feijoa /feɪˈʒoʊ.ə/ n
brasilianische Guave
shrub

feint /feɪ̯nt/ n
Finte
a movement made to confuse the opponent

feisty /ˈfaɪsti/ adj
kampflustig streitsüchtig
belligerent
hartnäckig zäh
tenacious

feldspar n
Feldspat
any of a large group of rock-forming minerals

feline /ˈfiːlaɪn/ adj
katzenartig katzenhaft
catlike

felinity n
Katzenartigkeit
the state of being feline, catlike

fell /fɛl/ v
fällen
to make something fall

fellah /ˈfɛlə/ n
Fellache Fellachin
peasant, farmer or agricultural laborer

fellate v
blasen fellatieren fellieren lutschen
to perform oral sex on a man

fellatio /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.oʊ/ /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.əʊ/ n
Fellatio
oral stimulation of penis

fellator n
Schwanzlutscher Schwanzlutscherin
a person who performs fellatio

fellatrix /fəˈleɪtɹɪks/ n
Schwanzlutscherin
a woman who performs fellatio

felling n
Einschlag Fällung

fellow /ˈfɛloʊ/ /ˈfɛləʊ/ n
Gefährte Kamerad Kumpel
Kollege Partner
a colleague or partner
Kamerad Gefährte
a companion; a comrade

fellow man n
Nächste Mitmensch
kindred member of humanity

fellow traveller n
Sympathisant Weggenosse
one who sympathizes without belonging

fellowship /ˈfɛləʃɪp/ n
Gemeinschaft Kameradschaft
Company of people that shares the same interest or aim

felon /ˈfɛlən/ n
Schwerverbrecher Verbrecher
a person convicted of a crime

felonious adj
verbrecherhaft verbrecherisch
Of, relating to, being, or having the quality of felony

feloniously adv
in verbrecherischer Weise verbrecherhaft verbrecherisch
in a felonious manner

felony /ˈfɛ.lə.ni/ n
Verbrechen Kapitalverbrechen Schwerstverbrechen Schwerverbrechen schwere Straftat
A serious criminal offense

felt /fɛlt/ n
Filz
cloth made of matted fibres of wool
Filzhut
hat made of felt

felt /fɛlt/ v
filzen
make into felt

felt-tip n
Filzer Filzschreiber Filzstift
felt-tip pen (short form)

felt-tip pen n
Filzstift Filzer Filzschreiber
pen that holds ink conveyed to a writing surface by a felt nib

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ adj
weiblich
belonging to the sex that typically produces eggs, or the gender typically associated with it

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ n
Weibchen Weib
one of the feminine sex or gender

female circumcision n
Beschneidung der Frau Beschneidung des weiblichen Genitals Beschneidung weiblicher Genitalien Klitorisbeschneidung weibliche Genitalbeschneidung weibliche Genitalverstümmelung
operation involving removal of any of various parts of the female external genital organs

female condom n
Femidom Kondom für die Frau
device used as a barrier contraceptive

female ejaculation n
weibliche Ejakulation
forceful expulsion of fluids from the vagina

female genital mutilation n
Beschneidung weiblicher Genitalien Verstümmelung weiblicher Genitalien
the complete amputation or partial cutting of the external female genitalia

femaleness /ˈfiːmeɪlnɪs/ n
Weiblichkeit
characteristic, state or condition of being female

femdom n
Femdom
female domination (BDSM)

femicide /ˈfɛmɪsaɪd/ n
Feminizid Femizid Frauenmord
killing of women

feminationalism n
Feminationalismus

feminazi n
Feminazi
intolerant radical feminist

feminine /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ adj
feminin weiblich
having the qualities associated with women
of the feminine grammatical gender distinction
belonging to females
of the female sex

feminine /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ n
Femininum
(grammar)

femininity /fɛmɪˈnɪnɪti/ n
Weiblichkeit Fraulichkeit
femininity

feminism /ˈfɛmɪnɪz(ə)m/ n
Feminismus
the social theory or political movement

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ adj
feministisch
relating to or in accordance with feminism

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ n
Feminist Feministin
advocate of feminism; person who believes in bringing about the equality of men and women
member of a feminist political movement

feminization /ˌfemɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
Feminisierung Fe­mi­ni­sa­ti­on Verweiblichung
act of feminizing, or the state of being feminized
development of female sex characteristics

feminize /ˈfɛmɪnaɪz/ v
feminisieren verweiblichen
to make (more) feminine
to become (more) feminine

feminology n
Feminologie
cognates of feminology as a synonym of women's studies

femismo n
Femismus
strong femine pride

femme fatale /fɛm fəˈtæl/ /fɛm fəˈtɑːl/ n
Femme fatale verhängnisvolle Frau
seductive and dangerous woman

femonationalism n
Femonationalismus

femoral adj
Oberschenkel Schenkel femoral femoralis
of, pertaining to, or near the femur or thigh

femtochemistry n
Femtochemie
study of chemical reactions on a very short time scale

fence /fɛns/ n
Zaun Fence Fenz Hag
barrier
Hehler Hehlerin
someone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods

fence /fɛns/ v
einzäunen umzäunen befrieden einfrieden einfriedigen einhagen
to enclose by building a fence
fechten
to engage in (the sport) fencing
hehlen
to trade with stolen goods

fencepole n
Zaunpfahl
pole forming part of a fence

fencepost n
Zaunpfahl
post holding up a fence

fencer /ˈfɛnsə/ /ˈfɛnsəɹ/ [ˈfɛnsɚ] n
Fechter Fechterin
a participant in the sport of fencing

fencing n
Einzäunung
fences used as barriers or an enclosure
Fechten
sport

fend /fɛnd/ v
alleine auskommen für sich selbst sorgen
to take care of or responsibility for oneself

fend off v
abwehren
to ward off, drive (something) away, defend against

fender /ˈfɛnd.ə(ɹ)/ n
Fender
nautical term
Kotflügel
panel of a car
Schutzblech
shield on a bicycle

fender-bender n
Blechschaden
minor car accident

fennec /ˈfɛnɨk/ n
Fennek
fox

fennel /ˈfɛnəl/ n
Fenchel
Foeniculum vulgare, the plant
spice used in cooking
bulb, leaves, or stalks eaten as a vegetable

fentanyl /ˈfɛntənɪl/ n
Fentanyl
painkiller

fenugreek /ˈfɛnjʊˌɡɹiːk/ n
Bockshornklee
spice

feral /ˈfɛɹəl/ adj
verwildert wild
wild, untamed, especially of domesticated animals having returned to the wild

feral cat n
verwilderte Katze wilde Katze
domesticated cat returned to the wild

feral pigeon n
Stadttaube Straßentaube verwilderte Haustaube verwilderte Taube
pigeon adapted to city life

fermata /fɜːɹˈmɑːtə/ /fɜːˈmɑːtə/ n
Fermate
holding a note beyond its usual duration or the notation representing it

ferment /fəˈmɛnt/ /fɚˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɜːmɛnt/ /ˈfɝmɛnt/ n
Gärmittel
substance causing fermentation

ferment /fəˈmɛnt/ /fɚˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɜːmɛnt/ /ˈfɝmɛnt/ v
anstacheln stören
to cause unrest
gären
to react using fermentation

fermentation n
Gärung Fermentation
anaerobic biochemical reaction

fermion /ˈfɜːmɪɒn/ n
Fermion
particle with totally antisymmetric composite quantum states

fermionic condensate n
Fermionen-Kondensat
superfluid phase

fermium /ˈfɜːɹmiəm/ n
Fermium
chemical element

fern /fɜːn/ /fɝn/ n
Farn Farnkraut
plant

ferocious /fəˈɹəʊʃəs/ adj
wild brutal
Marked by extreme and violent energy

ferredoxin n
Ferredoxin

ferret /ˈfɛɹɪt/ n
Frettchen
the mammal Mustela putorius furo

ferrite /ˈfɛɹaɪt/ n
Ferrit

ferritic adj
ferritisch
relating to a ferrite

ferroboron n
Ferrobor
alloy of iron and boron

ferroconcrete n
Stahlbeton
building material

ferroelectric adj
ferroelektrisch
physical effect

ferroelectricity n
Ferroelektrizität
electric polarization

ferromagnetic adj
ferromagnetisch
easily magnetized

ferromagnetism n
Ferromagnetismus
the phenomenon whereby certain substances can become permanent magnets

ferrous /ˈfɛɹəs/ adj
eisern
of or containing iron

ferruginous duck n
Moorente
Aythya nyroca

ferrule /ˈfɛɹ(ə)l/ /ˈfɛɹəl/ n
Zwinge
band or cap placed around a shaft to reinforce it or to prevent splitting

ferry /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛɹɪ/ n
Fähre
boat

ferryboat /ˈfɛɹiˌboʊt/ /ˈfɛɹiˌbəʊt/ n
Fährboot Fähre Fährschiff Überfuhr
boat

ferryman n
Fährmann Ferge
man who operates a ferry

fertile /ˈfɜːtaɪl/ /ˈfɝːtaɪl/ /ˈfɝːtəl/ adj
fruchtbar
(biology) capable of reproducing
(of land etc) capable of growing abundant crops
(of an imagination etc) productive or prolific

fertility /fɚːˈtɪləti/ n
Fruchtbarkeit
the condition, or the degree of being fertile

fertilization n
Befruchtung
act of fecundating

fertilize v
befruchten
to make creative or productive
düngen
to make fertile by adding nutrients

fertilizer /ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə/ /ˈfɜːɹtəlaɪzəɹ/ n
Handelsdünger Dünger
a chemical compound created to have the same effect.
Dünger Düngemittel
a natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants

fervent /ˈfɜː.vənt/ /ˈfɝ.vənt/ adj
inbrünstig
exhibiting particular enthusiasm, zeal, conviction, persistence, or belief
glühend
glowing, burning, very hot

fervor /ˈfɝvɚ/ n
Begeisterung Eifer Inbrunst
intense, heated emotion; passion, ardor
Leidenschaft
passionate enthusiasm for some cause

fescue /ˈfɛskjuː/ n
Schwingel Schwingelgras
grass

fess /fɛs/ n
Balken Leiste
band

fester /ˈfɛstə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɛstɚ/ v
eitern
become septic or rotten

festival /ˈfɛstəvəl/ n
Festival Fest
event or community gathering

festive /ˈfɛstɪv/ adj
festlich
having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration

festivity n
Festlichkeit
experience or expression
Fest Festlichkeit
festival

festoon /fɛsˈtuːn/ n
Lichterkette
cable with light globes attached
Feston Girlande
ornament which hangs loosely from two tacked spots

festschrift /ˈfɛs(t)ˌʃɹɪft/ /ˈfɛstˌʃɹɪft/ n
Festschrift
collection published as a memorial or tribute to a scholar

feta /ˈfɛtə/ n
Feta
a variety of curd cheese

fetal /ˈfitl/ adj
fetal fötal
pertaining to, or connected with, a fetus

fetch /fɛtʃ/ v
hinlegen schaffen vollführen
To bring to accomplishment; to achieve
einbringen hereinholen
To obtain as price or equivalent; to sell for
holen kriegen
To reduce; to throw
holen
To retrieve; to bear towards; to get

fetching /ˈfɛtʃɪŋ/ adj
attraktiv
Attractive; pleasant to regard

feticide n
Fetozid
killing of a fetus

fetid /ˈfɛtɪd/ adj
stinkend
foul-smelling

fetidness n
Gestank
the quality of being fetid

fetish /ˈfɛt.ɪʃ/ n
Fetisch
something nonsexual which arouses sexual desire
irrational or abnormal fixation
something believed to possess spiritual or magical powers

fetishism n
Fetischismus
paraphilia where the object of attraction is an inanimate object or a part of a person's body

fetishist /ˈfɛtɪʃɪst/ n
Fetischist Fetischistin
one who has a sexual fetish

fetishistic adj
fetischistisch
related to fetishism or fetishists

fetlock n
Fesselgelenk
joint of the horse's leg

fetter /ˈfet.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ɚ/ n
Fußfessel Fessel Fußschelle
object used to bind a person or animal by its legs

fettle n
Zustand
a person's mood or state, often assuming the worst
Geisteszustand Verfassung Zustand
one's mental state; spirits
Formsand
sand to line a furnace
Grat
seam line left by the meeting of mold pieces
Einklang Form Zustand
state of proper physical condition; kilter or trim

fettle v
ausfüllen auskleiden
to line the hearth of a furnace with sand
arrangieren ordnen prötteln vorbereiten
to make preparations, put things in order or do trifling business
beschneiden beschroten putzen
to remove seam lines left by the meeting of two molds
flicken reparieren richten
to sort out, fix, mend or repair

fetus /ˈfiːtəs/ n
Fötus
fetus

feud /fjuːd/ n
Fehde Streit Feindschaft
A state of long-standing mutual hostility
Lehen
estate granted to a vassal

feud /fjuːd/ v
befehden
to carry on a feud

feudal /ˈfjuː.dəl/ [ˈfju.ɾɫ̩] adj
feudal
of, or relating to feudalism

feudalism /ˈfju.dəlɪzəm/ n
Feudalismus
social system

feuilleton /ˈfɜːjətɒn/ n
Feuilleton
article that appears in a feuilleton
section of a newspaper

feuilletonist n
Feuilletonist
a writer of feuilletons

fever /ˈfivɚ/ /ˈfiːvə/ n
Fieber Temperaturerhöhung
higher than normal body temperature

feverfew n
Falsche Kamille Fieberkraut Mutterkraut Zierkamille
Tanacetum parthenium

feverish /ˈfi.vɚ.ɪʃ/ /ˈfiː.və.ɹɪʃ/ adj
fieberhaft
filled with excess energy
fiebrig febril fieberhaft
in the state of having a fever

feverless adj
fieberfrei fieberlos
without fever

few /fju/ /fjuː/ determiner
wenig wenige
indefinite, usually small number

few sandwiches short of a picnic phraseologicalUnit
nicht alle Tassen im Schrank haben
Not sane

fewer /ˈfjuːɚ/ determiner
weniger
comparative of few; a smaller number

fez n
Fes Tarbusch
type of hat

ff. phraseologicalUnit
ff.
and the following

fiacre n
Fiaker
small carriage for hire

fiancé /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ n
Verlobter Verlobte
man who is engaged to be married

fiancée /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ n
Verlobte Braut
woman who is engaged to be married

fiasco /fɪˈæs.kəʊ/ n
Fiasko
ludicrous or humiliating situation

fiat /ˈfaɪæt/ /ˈfi.æt/ n
Anordnung Befehl Erlass Fiat Vorschrift
An authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree
Billigung Erlaubnis Ermächtigung Genehmigung Zustimmung
Authorization, permission or (official) sanction.

fib /fɪb/ n
Fabulation Flunkerei Schwindelei
a more or less inconsequential lie

fib /fɪb/ v
fabulieren flunkern schwindeln
to tell a more or less inconsequential lie

fibre /ˈfaɪ.bə(ɹ)/ n
Faser
single elongated piece of material
mathematics: preimage of a given point in the range of a map

fibreglass /ˈfaɪbəɡlɑːs/ n
Fiberglas GFK Glasfaserverstärkter Kunststoff
composite material
Glasfaser Glasfasern
glass extruded into fibers

fibroma n
Fibrom
benign tumour of fibrous connective tissue

fibrosis /faɪˈbɹoʊsɪs/ n
Fibrose
formation of connective tissue

fibula n
Fibel
ancient brooch

fichu /ˈfɪʃ(j)uː/ n
Fichu
woman's lightweight triangular scarf

fickle /ˈfɪk.əl/ adj
unbeständig unstet wechselhaft
changeable
flatterhaft launisch unbeständig unstet wankelmütig wechselhaft
quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance

fickleness n
Unbeständigkeit Wankelmut
quality of being fickle

fiction /ˈfɪk.ʃən/ n
Erfindung Fiktion
invention
Fiktion Belletristik
literary type

fictional adj
fiktiv ausgedacht erfunden fiktional
invented, as opposed to real

fictitious /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/ adj
erfunden
invented

fictive /ˈfɪktɪv/ adj
fiktiv
fictional, fanciful or invented

fiddle /ˈfɪd(ə)l/ /ˈfɪdl̩/ n
krummes Ding
fraud
Fiedel Geige Violine Fidel
instrument
Schiffsgeländer
nautical: rail or batten

fiddle /ˈfɪd(ə)l/ /ˈfɪdl̩/ v
fummeln
to play aimlessly

fiddler n
Geiger
one who plays the fiddle

fiddler crab n
Winkerkrabbe
Uca (genus of crab in which males have one oversized claw)

fideism /ˈfideɪɪzəm/ n
Fideismus
doctrine

fideist n
Fideist
subscriber to fideism

fidelity /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/ n
Genauigkeit
accuracy, or exact correspondence to some given quality or fact
Redlichkeit
faithfulness to one's duties
Treue
loyalty, especially to one's spouse
Klangtreue Wiedergabetreue
the degree to which an electronic system accurately reproduces a given sound or image

fidget /ˈfɪdʒ.ɪt/ n
Zappelphilipp
a person who fidgets

fidget /ˈfɪdʒ.ɪt/ v
herumzappeln zappeln
to move around nervously

fido n
Fehlprägung
incorrectly minted coin

fiducial /fɪˈduːʃəl/ adj
fiduziell
accepted as a fixed basis of reference

fiduciary /fʌɪˈdjuːʃəɹi/ adj
fiduziarisch treuhänderisch
related to trusts and trustees

fiduciary /fʌɪˈdjuːʃəɹi/ n
Treuhänder
trustee

fie /faɪ/ interjection
pfui
expression of disgust

fief /fiːf/ n
Lehen
estate

fiefdom /ˈfiːf.dəm/ n
Lehenswesen
estate controlled by a feudal lord
Herrschaftsgebiet Reich
organization in the control of a dominant individual

field /fild/ /fiːld/ n
Feld
computing: area of memory or storage reserved for a particular value
heraldry: background of the shield
Feld Gebiet Bereich
course of study or domain of knowledge or practice
Feld Förderfeld Fördergrube Förderstätte Lagerstätte
geology: region containing a particular mineral
Körper Feld
in mathematics
Feld Gefilde Heide Heideland
land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; open country
Feld Acker
physics: region affected by a particular force
Feld Schlachtfeld
place where a battle is fought
Feld Spielfeld Platz
sports: area reserved for playing a game
Feld Acker Flur Ackerland Esch Trade
wide, open space used to grow crops or to hold farm animals

field /fild/ /fiːld/ v
einsetzen
to place in a battle field
to place in a playing field

field cricket n
Feldgrille
cricket of Gryllinae

field guide n
Bestimmungsbuch

field hockey n
Feldhockey Hockey
form of hockey

field hospital n
Feldlazarett
medical unit

field maple n
Feldahorn Maßholder
Acer campestre

field marshal n
Feldmarschall
highest military rank after the commander in chief

field mouse n
Feldmaus
Apodemus

field of view n
Blickfeld Gesichtsfeld
angular extent of what can be seen

field of vision /ˈfild ɘv ˈvɪʒ(ə)n/ /ˈfiːld ɘv ˈvɪʒ(ə)n/ n
Blickfeld Sichtbereich
area that a person, etc., can see without turning the head

field trip n
Exkursion
educational trip

fieldfare /ˈfiːldfɛə/ n
Wacholderdrossel
Turdus pilaris

fieldstone n
Feldstein
stone found in fields

fieldwork /fɪəldwɝk/ n
Feldforschung
collection of raw data

fiend /fiːnd/ n
Abhängiger Enthusiast Fanatiker Süchtiger
addict, fanatic
Dämon Dämonin böser Geist
demon
Monster Teufel Ungeheuer
very evil person

fiendish /ˈfiːndɪʃ/ adj
teuflisch
sinister, evil

fierce /fɪəs/ /fɪɹs/ adj
wild
extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage
bedrohlich
threatening in appearance or demeanor

fiercely /fɪəsli/ /fɪɹsli/ adv
heftig wütend
in a fierce manner

fiery /ˈfaɪəɹi/ adj
feurig
of, or relating to fire

fife n
Pfeife Schwegel
small shrill pipe

fifteen /fɪfˈtiːn/ /ˈfɪf.tiːn/ numeral
fünfzehn
cardinal number

fifteenth /ˌfɪfˈtiːnθ/ adj
fünfzehnte
ordinal form of number fifteen

fifteenthly adv
fünfzehntens
in the fifteenth place

fifth /fɪft/ /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ adj
fünfte
Ordinal form of the number 5

fifth /fɪft/ /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ n
Quinte
musical interval
Fünftel fünfte
one of five equal parts of a whole
Fünfte
person or thing in the fifth position

fifth column n
Fünfte Kolonne
a group of people which clandestinely undermines a larger group, such as a nation, to which it is expected to be loyal

fifth wheel n
fünftes Rad am Wagen
anything superfluous or unnecessary

fifthly adv
fünftens
in the fifth place

fifties /ˈfɪftiz/ n
Fünfziger fünfziger Jahre
The decade of the 1850s, 1950s, etc.

fiftieth /ˈfɪf.ti.əθ/ adj
fünfzigste
the ordinal form of the number fifty

fiftieth /ˈfɪf.ti.əθ/ n
fünfzigste
one of fifty equal parts of a whole
the person or thing in the fiftieth position

fifty /ˈfɪfti/ n
Fünfziger
a banknote with a denomination of 50

fifty /ˈfɪfti/ numeral
fünfzig fuchzig fuffzig
cardinal number

fifty-eight numeral
achtundfünfzig
cardinal number

fifty-eighth adj
achtundfünfzigste
ordinal number

fifty-fifth adj
fünfundfünfzigste
ordinal number

fifty-fifty adv
Halbe-Halbe fifty-fifty
in half

fifty-first adj
einundfünfzigste
ordinal number

fifty-five numeral
fünfundfünfzig
cardinal number

fifty-four numeral
vierundfünfzig
cardinal number

fifty-fourth adj
vierundfünfzigste
ordinal number

fifty-nine numeral
neunundfünfzig
cardinal number

fifty-ninth adj
neunundfünfzigste
ordinal number

fifty-one numeral
einundfünfzig
cardinal number

fifty-second adj
zweiundfünfzigste
ordinal number

fifty-seven numeral
siebenundfünfzig
cardinal number

fifty-seventh adj
siebenundfünfzigste
ordinal number

fifty-six numeral
sechsundfünfzig
cardinal number

fifty-sixth adj
sechsundfünfzigste
ordinal number

fifty-third adj
dreiundfünfzigste
ordinal number

fifty-three numeral
dreiundfünfzig
cardinal number

fifty-two numeral
zweiundfünfzig
cardinal number

fiftyfold adj
fünfzigfach

fig /fɪɡ/ n
Feige
fruit
Feigenbaum Feige
tree or shrub

fig leaf n
Feigenblatt
anything intended to conceal something undesirable
leaf covering genitals in a work of art
leaf of the fig plant

fig. /fɪɡ/ adj
fig.
figurative

fig. /fɪɡ/ n
Abb. Fig.
abbreviation of figure

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] n
Kampf Schlacht
battle
Streit Kampf
conflict of will, strife
Kampf
occasion of fighting
martial arts match
Keilerei Prügelei
physical confrontation
Kampfgeist
will or ability to fight

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] v
kämpfen streiten fechten
(intransitive) to contend in physical conflict
kämpfen gegen mit
(transitive) to contend in physical conflict against
bekämpfen
to counteract
kämpfen
to strive for

fighter /ˈfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪtɚ/ n
Jäger
aircraft type
Kämpfer
person who fights
warrior

fighter pilot n
Jagdflieger Kampfflieger Kampfpilot
a pilot trained in using and assigned to pilot a fighter plane

fighter plane n
Kampfflugzeug
military aircraft

fighting fish n
Siamesischer Kampffisch
Betta splendens

figment /ˈfɪɡ.mənt/ n
Erfindung Fantasieprodukt Hirngespinst
fabrication, fantasy, invention

figurative /ˈfɪɡjʊɹətɪv/ adj
sinnbildlich symbolisch
emblematic
übertragen bildlich figürlich metaphorisch symbolisch uneigentlich
metaphorical; not literal
im übertragenen Sinne
metaphorically so called
bilderreich
with many figures of speech

figuratively adv
bildlich figürlich
in a figurative manner

figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ /ˈfɪɡə/ /ˈfɪɡɚ/ n
Gestalt
a person, representing a certain consciousness
Abbildung
drawing
Figur
human figure; shape of human body
Ziffer
numeral
Form
shape

figure of speech n
Redewendung rhetorische Figur
word or phrase

figure out v
herausfinden
come to understand

figure skate n
Eiskunstlauf-Schlittschuh
an ice skate used for figure skating

figure skating n
Eiskunstlauf
sport where people perform spins, jumps and other moves on skates

figure-hugging adj
figurbetont

figured bass /ˈfɪɡjɚdbeɪs/ n
Bezifferung
musical notation

figurehead /ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/ n
Galionsfigur
carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship
someone in a nominal position of leadership

figurine /fɪɡ(j)əˈɹin/ /fɪɡəˈɹin/ n
Figürchen
a small carved or molded figure

filament /ˈfɪləmənt/ n
Faser
fine thread or wire
Glühwendel
wire in an incandescent light bulb

file /faɪl/ n
Datei Kartei Ordner Akte Hefter
collection of papers
Datei File
computer terminology
Linie
chess: vertical line of squares
Reihe Datei
column of people
Feile
cutting or smoothing tool

file /faɪl/ v
archivieren abheften einsortieren
to archive
Antrag stellen eingeben einreichen
to commit papers
beanspruchen beantragen einreichen
to make a formal request
abspeichern speichern
to store computer data
feilen
to smooth with a file

file extension n
Dateiendung
string of characters

file handle /ˈfaɪl hæn.dl/ n
Datei-Handle
name assigned to a file

file manager n
Dateimanager
a computer program

file size n
Dateigröße
length of a file

file system n
Dateisystem σύστημα αρχείων

filename /ˈfaɪlneɪm/ n
Dateiname
name assigned to a file

filetype n
Dateityp Filetyp
identifier

filial /ˈfi.li.əl/ /ˈfɪl.i.əl/ adj
söhnlich töchterlich
pertaining to a son or daughter

filibuster /ˈfɪləbʌstɚ/ /ˈfɪlɪbʌstə(ɹ)/ n
Freibeuter
freebooter

filibuster /ˈfɪləbʌstɚ/ /ˈfɪlɪbʌstə(ɹ)/ v
Obstruktion betreiben eine Hinhaltetaktik betreiben eine Verschleppungstaktik betreiben eine Verzögerungstaktik betreiben filibustern verschleppen
to use obstructionist tactics in a legislative body

filigree /ˈfɪl.ɪ.ɡɹiː/ n
Filigran
a delicate and intricate ornamentation made from gold or silver twisted wire

filing /faɪ.lɪŋ/ n
Span
particle that has been removed by a file or similar implement; a shaving

fill /fɪl/ v
füllen
add contents to, so it is full
become full of contents
become pervaded with something
füllen ausfüllen
occupy fully, take up all of

fill in v
ersetzen
to substitute for somebody or something

fill out /fɪl aʊt/ v
ausfüllen eintragen
to complete a form
zulegen zunehmen
to have one's physique expand

fill up v
auffüllen anfüllen
to make full

filler /ˈfɪl.ə(ɹ)/ n
Füllwort
Any spoken sound or word used to fill gaps in speech; filled pause.
Füllmasse Spachtelmasse
Substance used to fill gaps, cracks, pores

filler cap n
Einfülldeckel Tankdeckel Verschlussdeckel
cap to fill a tank

fillet /fɪˈleɪ/ /ˈfɪ.lɪt/ n
Kannelüre
architecture: space between two flutings
Leiste Platte
architecture: thin flat molding
Rahmen Rand Umrahmung Umrandung
border of line of colour
Dichtfuge Dichtleiste
construction: heavy bead of waterproofing
Auskehlung Hohlkehle Kehle
engineering: rounded relief or cut
Haarband Haargummi
headband, ribbon
Filet
strip of deboned meat or fish
Band Leiste Streifen
thin strip of any material
Gewinde Schraubengewinde Schraubgewinde
thread of a screw

filling /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ [ˈfɪɫlɪŋ] adj
mächtig sättigend
of food, that satisfies the appetite by filling the stomach

filling /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ [ˈfɪɫlɪŋ] n
Füllung
contents of a pie, etc.
anything used to fill something
in dentistry

filling gas n
Füllgas

fillip /ˈfɪlɪp/ n
Schnalzen
action of holding the tip of a finger against the thumb and then releasing it with a snap

filly /ˈfɪli/ n
Stutenfohlen Stutenfüllen Stutfohlen Stutfüllen weibliches Fohlen weibliches Füllen
young female horse

film /fɪlm/ /ˈfɪləm/ n
Film
photographic film
thin layer

film /fɪlm/ /ˈfɪləm/ v
filmen drehen
to record a motion picture

film director n
Filmregisseur Regisseur Filmregisseurin Regisseurin
person

film industry n
Filmindustrie
institutions of filmmaking

film speed n
Filmempfindlichkeit
attribute of light sensitivity

filming /ˈfɪlmɪŋ/ n
Aufnahme
the action of the verb "to film"

filmmaker n
Filmemacher Filmemacherin Filmer Filmerin Filmschaffende Filmschaffender
producer or director of films / movies

filmmaking n
Filmemachen
the production of movies

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ n
Filter
any device or procedure that acts to separate or isolate
device for separating impurities from a fluid or other substance
electronics or software to separate unwanted signal
collection of subsets

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ v
filtrieren passieren
to come or go a few at a time
filtrieren
to pass through a filter or to act as though passing through a filter
filtern
to sort, sift, or isolate
to diffuse

filter paper n
Filterpapier
porous paper used for filtration

filter tube n
Filterhülse
empty cigarette tube with filter

filterable adj
filterfähig filtrierbar
able to be separated by filtration

filtered adj
gefiltert
having been filtered

filterless adj
filterlos

filth /fɪlθ/ n
Schmutz Dreck
dirt

filthy /ˈfɪlθi/ adj
dreckig verdreckt versaut
covered with filth; very dirty
dreckig obszön versaut
obscene or offensive

filthy rich adj
steinreich stinkreich
very rich

filtrate /ˈfɪltɹeɪt/ n
Filtrat
liquid or solution that has passed through a filter

filtrate /ˈfɪltɹeɪt/ v
filtrieren
to filter

filtration /fɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
Filtrierung
filtering

fin /fɪn/ n
Flosse
appendage of a fish
appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal
aircraft component

fin whale n
Finnwal
Balaenoptera physalus

final /ˈfaɪ.nəl/ adj
endgültig End Schluss
last; ultimate
Auslaut- End- Schluss-
linguistics: occurring at the end of a word

final /ˈfaɪ.nəl/ n
Finale Endkampf
contest that narrows a field of contestants
Finale Schlussrunde Endkampf Endspiel
sports: last round in a contest
Abschlussprüfung
test or examination given at the end of a term or class

final class n
finale Klasse

final examination n
Abschlussprüfung
a test

final nail in the coffin n
Sargnagel
something responsible for a prospective demise

final obstruent devoicing n
Auslautverhärtung
language feature

final solution n
Endlösung
planned and attempted mass murder of the European Jews

final whistle n
Abpfiff Schlusspfiff
blow of the whistle signifying the end of the match

finale /fɨˈnɑli/ /fɪˈnɑːli/ n
Finale
grand end of something, especially a show or a piece of music

finalist n
Finalist Finalistin
participant in final

finally /ˈfaɪ.nl̩.i/ /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/ adv
letztendlich schließlich
definitiv
definitively
endlich
lastly
schließlich
ultimately

finance /ˈf(a)ɪˌnæns/ n
Finanz Finanzen Geldwesen
management of money and other assets
Finanzen
monetary resources
Finanzwissenschaft Geldwesen Geldwissenschaft
science of management of money and other assets

finance /ˈf(a)ɪˌnæns/ v
finanzieren
to obtain or provide funding for a transaction or undertaking

financial /faɪˈnænʃəl/ adj
finanziell
related to finances

financial crisis n
Finanzkrise
period of economic slowdown

financial management n
Finanzmanagement
management of money of an organization

financial market n
Finanzmarkt
market where financial securities and commodities are bought and sold

financially adv
finanziell
in terms of finance or money

financier /f(a)ɪnænˈsɪəɹ/ /f(a)ɪˈnænsɪə/ n
Finanzierin Finanzier Financier Financierin
person profiting from financial transactions

finch /fɪntʃ/ n
Fink
any bird of the family Fringillidae

find /faɪnd/ n
Finden
act of finding
Fund
anything found

find /faɪnd/ v
finden
encounter, locate, discover
decide that
point out

find fault v
pingelig
criticize excessively

find out v
erfahren herausfinden
to discover

findable adj
auffindbar findbar
able to be found

finders, keepers proverb
Wer’s findet, darf’s behalten!
whoever finds something is allowed to keep it

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ adj
akzeptabel genügend gut passabel
being acceptable, adequate, passable, or satisfactory
heiß sexy
good-looking, attractive
filigran
made of slender or thin filaments
fein
of superior quality
made up of particularly small pieces
herrlich
of weather: sunny and not raining
filigran fein
particularly slender; especially thin, narrow, or of small girth

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ n
Geldstrafe Geldbuße Bußgeld
payment for breaking the law

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ v
filtern klären sieben
clarify by filtration

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ /ˈfiːneɪ/ v
mit einer Geldstrafe belegen
to issue a fine as punishment

fine arts n
schöne Künste bildende Künste
purely aesthetic arts

fine feathers make fine birds proverb
Kleider machen Leute
fine feathers make fine birds

fine ounce n
Feinunze

fine print n
Kleingedrucktes
details printed in small type

fine-grained adj
feinkörnig kleinkörnig
Consisting of fine particles
feinkörnig
Having a fine, smooth texture
detailgenau detailliert
figurative: detailed

fine-structure constant n
Feinstrukturkonstante
fine-structure constant

fineness n
Feingehalt
ratio in a precious metal

finesse /fɪˈnɛs/ n
Feinheit Finesse Raffinesse
property of having elegance, grace, refinement, or skill

finger /ˈfɪŋəɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ n
Finger
(anatomy) extremity of the hand

finger bowl n
Fingerschale
bowl to rinse one's fingers

finger food n
Fingerfood
Food that can be eaten with one's hands

finger millet n
Fingerhirse
a plant grown as a cereal

finger wrestling n
Fingerhakeln
contest

finger-wag v
mit dem Finger drohen
to move the index finger from left to right to left, as to say no or reject something
to move the index finger up and down and up, as to threaten or reprimand someone

fingerboard n
Griffbrett
part of musical instrument

fingernail /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/ n
Fingernagel
covering near the tip of finger

fingerprint /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpɹɪnt/ n
Fingerabdruck
the patterns left on surfaces where fingertips have touched
the pattern of ridges on the tips of the fingers

fingertip /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌtɪp/ n
Fingerspitze Fingerkuppe
the end of the finger

fingerwise adv
fingerartig
fingerwise

finial /ˈfɪn.i.əl/ n
Dachschmuck Giebelschmuck
decorative fitting
Firstblume Giebelblume Kreuzblume
foliated ornament

finical /ˈfɪnɪkəl/ adj
affektiert akribisch anspruchsvoll fein pedantisch pingelig
finicky, fastidious, overly precise or delicate

finicky /ˈfɪnɪki/ adj
anspruchsvoll heikel pflegebedürftig
demanding, requiring above-normal care
affektiert anspruchsvoll etepetete kleinlich krütsch pedantisch
fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ n
Ende
end
Lack
protective coating

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ v
fertigstellen
to apply a final treatment to
aufhören enden
to come to an end
beenden
to complete

finish line n
Ziellinie
line marking end of a race

finished /ˈfɪnɪʃt/ adj
fertig
processed or perfected

finished product n
Endprodukt
final version of a product

finishing move n
Gnadenschuss Gnadenstoß
final blow

finishing touch n
letzter Schliff
final addition, change, or embellishment

finite /ˈfaɪnaɪt/ adj
endlich
having an end or limit

finite verb n
finites Verb
verb inflected for person and tense

finity n
Endlichkeit
state or characteristic of being limited

fintech n
Finanztechnologie Fintech
finance technology
Fintech
startup in the finance sector

fios de ovos n
Engelshaar
traditional Portuguese sweet food

fir /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ /fɪɹ/ n
Tanne Tannenbaum
conifer of the genus Abies

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪəɹ/ /ˈfɑe.ə(ɹ)/ [ˈfäːɚ] n
Feuer
alchemy: one of the basic elements
instance of this chemical reaction
oxidation reaction
in-flight bullets
elements to start a fire
Brand Feuer
damaging occurrence of fire
Ofen Heizlüfter Heizstrahler
heater or stove used in place of real fire

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪəɹ/ /ˈfɑe.ə(ɹ)/ [ˈfäːɚ] v
auslösen
computer sciences / software engineering: to initiate an event
feuern schießen
intransitive: to shoot
feuern
physiology: to cause action potential in a cell
schießen
sport: to shoot, to attempt to score a goal
brennen
to heat pottery, etc.
feuern kündigen
to terminate the employment of
abfeuern
transitive: to shoot

fire alarm n
Feueralarm Feuermelder
device which warns people of a possible fire

fire and brimstone n
Strafpredigt
punishment of Hell

fire ant n
Feuerameise
ant of Solenopsis

fire at will phraseologicalUnit
Feuer frei!
military command

fire blanket n
Löschdecke Feuerlöschdecke
a large piece of fireproof or fire resistant material, used exclusively to cover and extinguish a small fire

fire brigade /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)bɹɪˌɡeɪd/ n
Feuerwehr
organization for preventing and putting out fires
group within a corporation or industrial site

fire bucket n
Löscheimer
bucket used to extinguish fires

fire chief n
Brandmeister Brandmeisterin Feuerwehrchef Feuerwehrchefin Feuerwehrhauptfrau Feuerwehrhauptmann
leader of a fire department

fire department n
Feuerwehr
fire department

fire dog n
Mondhorn Mondidol
Bronze Age artifact

fire drill n
Feuerübung
practice to prepare for evacuation in the event of a fire

fire engine /faɪə(ɹ).ɛn.dʒɪn/ /faɪɚ.ɛn.dʒɪn/ n
Feuerwehrspritze Feuerwehrwagen
fire truck

fire escape n
Notausgang
emergency doors, ladders etc. as a class
emergency escape route

fire extinguisher /ˈfaɪəɹ ɪkˌstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
Feuerlöscher Feuerlöschgerät
device for putting out a fire

fire hose n
Feuerwehrschlauch
hose designed to deliver water to douse a fire

fire hydrant n
Hydrant
a device used by firefighters to obtain water from the main

fire load n
Brandlast
quantity of combustible matter

fire marshal n
Brandinspektor Brandinspektorin Brandschutzbeauftragte Brandschutzbeauftragter Brandursachenermittler Brandursachenermittlerin
official enforcing fire laws

fire ship n
Brander Brandschiff
wooden ship

fire station n
Feuerwache
building for firefighters

fire triangle n
Verbrennungsdreieck

fire-bellied toad n
Unke
any toad of the genus Bombina

fire-capped tit n
Flammenstirnchen Flammenstirnmeise
Cephalopyrus flammiceps

fire-eater n
Feuerschlucker
performer

firearm n
Schusswaffe Feuerwaffe
personal weapon

fireball n
Feuerball
a ball of fire
a meteor bright enough to cast shadows
an explosion that results in a fireball

firebrand /ˈfaɪə.bɹænd/ /ˈfaɪɚ.bɹænd/ n
Aufrührer Aufwiegler Radikalinski Rädelsführer Sponti
argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary

firebug n
Feuerwanze
Pyrrhocoris apterus
Feuerteufel
pyromaniac or arsonist

firecracker n
Böller Feuerwerkskörper Knallkörper Kracher
a firework

firecrest n
Sommergoldhähnchen
passerine bird

firedamp n
Grubengas
an inflammable gas found in coal mines

firedog n
Mondhorn Mondidol
Bronze Age artifact

firefighter /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)ˌfaɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
Feuerwehrmann Feuerwehrfrau
person who puts out fires

firefighting n
Brandbekämpfung
action of extinguishing a fire

firefly n
Glühwürmchen Leuchtkäfer
Lampyridae

firehead tetra n
Rotkopfsalmler
freshwater fish

firehose n
Feuerwehrschlauch
thick, high-pressure hose

fireman /ˈfaɪəmən/ /ˈfaɪɹmən/ n
Heizer
person who keeps the fire going underneath a steam boiler

fireplace /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/ /ˈfaɪɹpleɪs/ n
Kamin
open hearth

firepower n
Feuerkraft
capacity of a weapon

fireproof adj
feuerfest
resistant to damage from fire

fireside n
Kaminecke

firestarter n
Anzünder Brandstifter Zündler
person who starts fires
Anzünder Grillanzünder
tool used to start a fire

firewall /ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɔl/ /ˈfaɪ.əˌwɔːl/ /ˈfaɪə.wɔəl/ n
Brandmauer Firewall
computer software
Brandmauer Brandwand
fireproof barrier

firewater n
Feuerwasser
high proof alcohol
Löschwasser
water for use in firefighting

firewire n
FireWire
a high speed digital link standard, IEEE 1394-1995

firewoman n
Feuerwehrfrau
female firefighter

firewood n
Brennholz Feuerholz
wood intended to be burned, typically for heat

firework n
Feuerwerkskörper Feuerwerk
exploding device

fireworks /ˈfaɪ̯.ə.wɜːks/ /ˈfaɪ̯.ɚ.wɝks/ n
Feuerwerk
event or display of fireworks
plural of firework

firing squad n
Ehrensalutkommando Erschießungskommando Exekutionskommando Hinrichtungskommando Peloton
a group of soldiers detailed to execute someone or to discharge weapons ceremonially

firm /fɜɹm/ /fɜːm/ adj
fest
solid, rigid (material state)
befestigt fest fixiert
steadfast, secure (position)

firm /fɜɹm/ /fɜːm/ n
Firma

firmament /ˈfɜː(r)məmənt/ n
Firmament
the vault of the heavens; the sky

firmly /fɜːmli/ /fɝmli/ adv
fest sicher
in a firm or definite or strong manner
fest
securely

firmness /ˈfɜːmnəs/ /ˈfɝmnəs/ n
Festigkeit Stärke
state of being firm

firmware n
Firmware
firmware

firn /fɪən/ /fɪɹn/ n
Firn
A type of old snow which has gone through multiple thaw and refreeze cycles

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ adj
erste erster
numeral first

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ adv
zuerst erstens an erster Stelle
before anything else

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ n
Novum
new occurrence
Erste
person or thing in the first position

first aid n
Erste Hilfe Nothilfe Unfallhilfe
basic care

first aid kit n
Erste-Hilfe-Kasten Taschenapotheke Verbandskasten
standard collection of first aid supplies

first and foremost adv
in erster Linie vor allem
primarily; most importantly

first choice n
erste Wahl
best choice

first class adj
erstklassig
belonging to the best group in a system of classification
First-Class-
programming: relating to a treatment like a first-class citizen
Erste-Klasse-
relating to the most luxurious class of accommodation

first come, first served proverb
wer zuerst kommt, mahlt zuerst
people will be dealt with in the order they arrive

first floor n
erster Stock
floor above the ground floor
Erdgeschoss
floor at the level of the street

first grade n
erste Klasse
school grade of ages 6-7

first language n
Erstsprache
first language

first lieutenant n
Leutnant Oberleutnant
rank in the United States

first love n
erste Liebe
object of one's first romantic affection
one's first feeling of romantic love
erste Liebe große Liebe
one's most fundamental interest or attachment

first name n
Vorname
name chosen by parents

first of all adv
zuallererst zunächst
before anything else

first person n
erste Person
the form of a pronoun verb used when the subject of a sentence is making the statement

first things first phraseologicalUnit
Eins nach dem anderen das Wichtigste zuerst
let's deal with matters of highest priority first

first-aid box n
Erste-Hilfe-Kasten
box containing first aid and medical supplies

first-aider n
Ersthelfer Ersthelferin
someone who can administer first aid

first-class object n
First-Class-Objekt

first-degree burn n
Verbrennung ersten Grades
mild burn

first-person shooter n
Ego-Shooter
game

first-rate adj
erstklassig
exceptionally good

firstborn adj
erstgeboren
born as the first one in a family

firstborn n
Erstgeborene
the first child in a family

firsthand adj
aus erster Hand direkt unmittelbar
direct, without intermediate stages

firstly /ˈfɜɹstli/ adv
erstens an erster Stelle
In the first place

firwood n
Tannenwald
a wood largely populated with fir trees
Tannenholz
the wood of the fir tree

fiscal law n
Finanzrecht
The area of law pertaining to public finances

fiscal year n
Geschäftsjahr Wirtschaftsjahr
accounting period of one year

fiscalism n
Fiskalismus

fish /fɘʃ/ /fɪʃ/ n
Fischzug
period of time spent fishing
Fisch
vertebrate animal
flesh of fish as food
collective plural of fish

fish /fɘʃ/ /fɪʃ/ v
fischen angeln
intransitive: to try to catch fish

fish and chips n
Bratfisch mit Pommes frites Fish and Chips
a meal of fried fish and potatoes

fish bowl n
Fischglas
bowl in which fish are kept

fish farming n
Fischzucht
practice of operating fish farms

fish finger n
Fischstäbchen
stick of processed fish

fish fork n
Fischgabel
fork for fish

fish in troubled waters v
im Trüben fischen
to take advantage from a chaotic situation

fish ladder n
Fischtreppe
structure to facilitate migration of fish

fish sauce n
Fischsoße Fischsauce
condiment composed of fermented fish

fish slice n
Pfannenwender
kitchen utensil used to turn foodstuffs in a frying pan

fish story n
Seemannsgarn
exaggerated or boastful story

fish trap n
Reuse
contraption to catch fish

fish-knife n
Fischmesser
table knife for eating fish

fishbone n
Gräte Fischgräte
bone of a fish

fishbowl n
Fischglas
aquarium

fishburger n
Fischfrikadelle Fischfrikadellenbrötchen
burger

fishcake n
Fischfrikadelle Fischlaibchen Fischplätzchen
mixture of flaked fish, mashed potato and season made into a patty and shallow fried

fisher /ˈfɪʃə/ /ˈfɪʃɚ/ n
Fischer Fischerin
person who fishes
Fischermarder
marten

fisherman n
Fischer Fischerin Angler Anglerin
person catching fish
Fischereiboot
vessel (boat or ship) used for fishing

fisherwoman /ˈfɪʃəˌwʊmən/ n
Fischerin
woman catching fish

fishery /ˈfɪʃəɹi/ n
Fischerei
fishing

fisheye lens n
Fischauge Fischaugen-Objektiv Fischaugenlinse Fischaugenobjektiv
wide-angle lens with extremely wide field of view

fishhook /ˈfɪʃˌhʊk/ n
Angelhaken Haken
barbed hook for fishing

fishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ n
Fischen Fischerei
act or sport of catching fish
Fischfang Fischen
business of catching fish

fishing boat n
Fischerboot
boat used for fishing

fishing cat n
Fischkatze
Prionailurus viverrinus

fishing line n
Angelleine Angelschnur
chord or line where the hook or lure is attached

fishing net n
Fischernetz Fischnetz
net used for fishing

fishing pole n
Angelrute
pole used for fishing

fishing rod n
Angelrute Angel
rod used for angling

fishlike adj
fischartig
like a fish

fishmonger /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡ.ə(ɹ)/ n
Fischhändler Fischhändlerin Fischverkäufer Fischverkäuferin
person who sells fish

fishmonger's n
Fischgeschäft Fischmarkt
shop that sells fish

fishnet n
Netzstrumpf
fishnet stockings
Netz-
mesh fabric

fishpond n
Fischteich
freshwater pond stocked with fish

fishwife n
Fischhändlerin Fischverkäuferin
a woman who sells or works with fish

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ adj
Fisch- fischig
of, from, or similar to fish
anrüchig verdächtig
suspicious; inspiring doubt

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ n
Fischchen Fischlein
little fish

fissile adj
spaltbar
able to be split
capable of undergoing nuclear fission

fission /ˈfɪʃən/ n
Zellteilung
process by which a bacterium splits into two
Kernspaltung
process of splitting an atom
Spaltung
process whereby one item splits to become two

fission /ˈfɪʃən/ v
spalten
to cause to undergo fission

fissionable adj
spaltbar
capable of undergoing nuclear fission; fissile

fissure /ˈfɪʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/ n
Riss
a crack or opening, as in a rock

fissure /ˈfɪʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/ v
rissig werden
to split forming fissures

fist /fɪst/ n
Faust
clenched hand

fist-fuck n
Faustfick
a sexual practice

fist-fuck v
fisten
to insert a fist

fisticuffs /ˈfɪs.tɪ.kʌfs/ n
Handgreiflichkeiten
informal: a fight with the fists

fisting /ˈfɪstɪŋ/ n
Faustfick Fisten Fisting
sexual practice of fisting

fistula /ˈfɪs.tjə.lə/ n
Fistel
abnormal connection or passageway between organs or vessels

fit /fɪt/ adj
heiß scharf sexy
good-looking (female)

fit /fɪt/ n
Passform
degree to which something fits
Anfall
seizure
sudden and vigorous appearance of a symptom
sudden outburst of emotion

fit /fɪt/ v
passen
to have right size and cut, as of clothing
to conform to in size and shape
to be suitable for
to tailor

fit as a fiddle /ˈfɪt æz ə ˈfɪdl̩/ adj
fit wie ein Turnschuh kerngesund
perfectly fit

fit out v
amenagieren
to provide a thing, a group, a person or oneself with requisites

fitful adj
unregelmäßig
irregular; unsteady; characterized by fits

fitness /ˈfɪtnəs/ n
Tauglichkeit Zweckmäßigkeit
ability to perform
Fitness
condition of being fit
cultivation of an attractive and healthy physique

fitted sheet n
Spannbettlaken Spannbetttuch
sheet with elastic edges

fitting /fɪtɪŋ/ adj
gebührend geeignet passend recht
appropriate

fitting /fɪtɪŋ/ n
Armatur Element Formstück Maschinenteil Passstück Paßstück
a small detachable part of a device or machine
Anpassung Aufbau Einbau Montage
assembling machines and other products, especially when an adjustment or adaptation is necessary
Einrichtung Einrichtungsgegenstand Möbel Möbiliar
domestic furnishings or fixtures
Anprobe Anpassen Anpassung Anprobieren
the act of trying on clothes to inspect or adjust the fit
Anschlussstück Anschlußstück Fitting Formstück Muffe Rohrleitungsverbinder
tube connector

fitting room n
Anproberaum
a room in a store for trying on clothes

five /faɪv/ /fäːv/ /fɑev/ n
fünf Fünf
digit
Fünfer
five-dollar bill

five /faɪv/ /fäːv/ /fɑev/ numeral
fünf
five

five hundred /ˈfaɪv ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
fünfhundert
cardinal number 500

five o'clock n
fünf Uhr
the start of the sixth hour

five o'clock shadow n
Dreitagebart Stoppelbart
stubble beard

five past n
fünf nach eins
five past any hour

five senses n
fünf Sinne
sight, hearing, smell, taste}} and touch

five thousand numeral
fünftausend
5000

five to n
fünf vor zwei
five minutes before the next hour

five-and-dime n
Billigwarenhaus Schnäppchenladen
store selling inexpensive items

fivefold adj
fünffach
in fives

fiver /ˈfaɪvɚ/ n
Fünfer
banknote

fix /ˈfɪks/ n
Dilemma
a difficult situation or dilemma
Reparatur
an instance of fixing
Ortung
determination of location

fix /ˈfɪks/ v
befestigen fixieren anheften anhängen
to attach; to affix; to hold in place
manipulieren match-fixing
to make a contest, vote, or gamble unfair
reparieren flicken
to mend or repair
vorbereiten machen zubereiten
to prepare
fixieren
to render (a photographic impression) permanent
kastrieren sterilisieren
to render an animal infertile

fix up v
arrangieren fertig machen versorgen vorbereiten
to prepare or provide something
ausstatten versorgen
to provide someone with something
reparieren aufbauen aufbessern ausbessern herrichten in Ordnung bringen
to repair or refurbish

fixate v
seine volle Aufmerksamkeit schenken sich vollständig konzentrieren (auf)
to attend to the exclusion of others
befestigen festmachen fixieren
to make something fixed
fixieren seinen Blick heften auf
to stare fixedly

fixed /fɪkst/ adj
fix fixiert
not changing, not able to be changed, staying the same
kastriert sterilisiert verschnitten
surgically rendered infertile, castrated or spayed

fixed asset n
Anlagevermögen Sachanlage
finance: an organization's fixed assets

fixed point adj
Fixkomma
in computing

fixed star n
Fixstern Standstern
distant star

fixed-term contract n
befristeter Vertrag
contract which is valid only for a pre-arranged length of time

fixer n
Fixiermittel Fixiersalz
chemical used in photographic development

fixture /ˈfɪkstʃə/ /ˈfɪkstʃɚ/ n
Installation Zubehörteil feste Einrichtung festes Inventar
(law) Something that is fixed in place, especially a permanent appliance or other item of personal property that is considered part of a house and is sold with it
angesetztes Spiel
(sports) A scheduled match
Fassung
A lighting unit; a luminaire
Institution Stammkunde
A regular patron of a place or institution
Halterung
work-holding or support device used in the manufacturing industry

fizz /fɪz/ v
sprudeln
to emit bubbles
zischen
to make a rapid bubbling sound

fizzle /ˈfɪzəl/ v
fehlschlagen im Sande verlaufen missglücken totlaufen zu nichts führen
to decay or die off to nothing
zischen
to splutter or hiss

fizzy /ˈfɪzi/ n
kohlensäurehaltig moussierend perlend spritzig sprudelnd
context of a liquid
zischend
onomatopoeia

fizzy water n
Sprudel Sprudelwasser
carbonated water

fjord /fiˈɔ(ə)ɹd/ /ˈfiːɔːd/ n
Fjord
long, narrow, deep inlet

flabbergast /ˈflæbə(ˌ)ɡɑːst/ /ˈflæbɚˌɡæst/ n
Erstaunen Verblüffung
overwhelming confusion, shock, or surprise

flabbergast /ˈflæbə(ˌ)ɡɑːst/ /ˈflæbɚˌɡæst/ v
verblüffen abschnallen aus allen Wolken fallen baff sein erstaunen platt sein
to overwhelm with bewilderment

flaccid /ˈflæ(k)sɪd/ adj
schlaff
flabby

flaccidity n
Atonie Laschheit Schlaffheit Schwäche Welkheit
the condition of being flaccid

flacon n
Flakon
small bottle

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ n
Flagge Standarte
Flag Kennzeichen Markierung
computer science: notation for optional behaviour
Flagge Fahne
piece of cloth or often its representation
Flag Bitschalter
true-or-false variable
Schwertlilie
plant with sword-shaped leaves
Fliese
flagstone

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ v
markiere
computing: to set a programming variable to true
markieren
computing: to signal
kennzeichnen markieren
to mark with a flag
signalisieren
to signal to
nachlassen erlahmen ermüden erschlaffen
weaken
fliesen
lay down flagstones

flag semaphore n
Winkeralphabet

flag-bearer n
Fahnenträger
one who carries a flag

flageolet n
Flageolett
type of small flute

flagpole /ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/ n
Fahnenmast Fahnenstange
pole for flags

flagrant /ˈfleɪ.ɡɹənt/ adj
eklatant krass offenkundig unverhohlen
obvious and offensive

flagship /ˈflæɡʃɪp/ n
Flaggschiff
ship occupied by the fleet's commander
the most important one out of a related group

flagstone /ˈflæɡ.stəʊn/ n
Fliese Platte
rectangular paving or roofing stone

flail /fleɪl/ n
Dreschflegel Flegel
tool
Flegel
weapon

flail /fleɪl/ v
dreschen
to thresh
wild um sich schlagen
to wave or swing vigorously

flair /flɛə/ /flɛɚ/ n
Flair
distinctive style or elegance
Begabung
natural or innate talent or aptitude

flak /flæk/ n
Flugzeugabwehrkanone
anti-aircraft shell fire
ground-based anti-aircraft guns firing explosive shells

flake /fleɪk/ n
Flocke
thin chiplike layer

flaky /ˈfleɪkiː/ adj
blättrig flockig
Consisting of flakes; lying, or cleaving off, in flakes; flakelike
unzuverlässig
of a person: unreliable

flamberge n
Flamberg
sword

flamboyant /flamˈbɔɪənt/ /flæmˈbɔɪ(j)ənt/ adj
auffallend extravagant farbenprächtig grell prächtig schrill
showy, bold or audacious in behaviour, appearance, etc.

flamboyant /flamˈbɔɪənt/ /flæmˈbɔɪ(j)ənt/ n
Flammenbaum
tree

flambé v
flambieren
to add and ignite alcohol to food

flame /fleɪm/ n
Flamme
romantic partner
Flamme Lohe
visible part of fire

flame /fleɪm/ v
anmachen
to post a critical or abusive message on the Internet

flame photometry n
Flammenphotometrie

flame retardant n
Brandhemmer Flammschutzmittel
chemical used to impart flame resistance

flamenco /fləˈmɛŋkəʊ/ n
Flamenco
a genre of folk music and dance native to Andalusia, Spain

flamethrower /ˈfleɪmˌθɹoʊ.ɚ/ n
Flammenwerfer
device that projects a flame

flamingo /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/ n
Flamingo
bird

flammability n
Entzündlichkeit
the condition of being flammable

flammable adj
entflammbar entzündbar brennbar
capable of burning
feuergefährlich
easily set on fire

flaneur n
Flaneur
one who wanders aimlessly

flange /flændʒ/ n
Flansch
rib or rim for strengthening

flank /flæŋk/ n
Flanke
side of military formation
flesh between the last rib and the hip

flank /flæŋk/ v
in der Flanke angreifen
to attack the flank(s)
flankieren
to place to the side(s) of something

flannel /ˈflænəl/ n
Flanell
soft cloth material

flap /flæp/ n
Bremsklappe Landeklappe
concerning an aeroplane
Krempe Hutkrempe Patte
flap of a garment
Flügelschlag Schlag
flap of wings etc
Klappe
furniture flap / hinged leaf
Hautfetzen Hautlappen Lappen
surgical tissue
Aufregung
upset / stir

flap /flæp/ v
flattern
to move (something broad and loose) up and down
klappern
to move loosely back and forth

flare /fle͜ɚ/ /flɛ͜ə/ n
Gasfackel
flame from burn-off of waste gas
Bengalo Fackel Leuchtfackel Leuchtkugel Leuchtsignal Leuchtzeichen
source of brightly burning light or intense heat
Bengalo Leuchtgeschoß Leuchtkugel bengalisches Feuer
type of pyrotechnic
Aufbördelung Bördelrand Flansch Rand Stulp Trichterrand
widening of an object with otherwise roughly constant width
Aufweitung Schlag
widening of the lower legs of trousers and jeans

flare /fle͜ɚ/ /flɛ͜ə/ v
anzünden
to cause to burn

flare gun n
Leuchtpistole Signalpistole
pistol-like firearm

flare nut n
Bördelmutter Überwurfmutter
nut to secure a tapered end

flare up v
aufflammen auflodern
become more intense suddenly
aufflackern aufleuchten auflodern
burn brightly again
aufflammen emporlodern
burst out suddenly, as in anger

flare-nut wrench n
offener Ringschlüssel
a special spanner

flash /flæʃ/ n
Blitz
burst of light
short for camera flash

flash /flæʃ/ v
blinken
to blink

flash drive n
USB-Stick Flash-Laufwerk USB-Drive USB-Massenspeicher
storage device

flash flood n
Sturzflut
sudden flood

flash in the pan n
Strohfeuer
transient occurrence with no long-term effect

flash mob n
Flashmob
group converging and dispersing quickly

flash point n
Flammpunkt
temperature

flash powder n
Blitzlichtpulver

flash-bang n
Blendgranate
a type of grenade

flashback /ˈflæʃbæk/ n
Flashback Rückblende
a dramatic device in which an earlier event is inserted into the normal chronological flow of a narrative
Flashback
a similar recurrence of the effects of a hallucinogenic drug
a vivid mental image of a past trauma, especially one that recurs

flashcard /ˈflæʃˌkɑɹd/ n
Lernkartei
memorization aide
Speicherkarte
solid-state digital memory

flashforward n
Vorausblende
dramatic device

flashgun n
Blitzlicht
a unit used to generate repeatable flashes of light for photography

flashing /ˈflæʃɪŋ/ n
Aufblinken Blinken
blinking of a light source
Freiziehen
exposing one's naked body, or part of it

flashlight /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/ n
Taschenlampe
battery-powered hand-held light source

flask /flæsk/ /flɑːsk/ n
Flasche
container for a small amount of beverage
Formkasten
container for holding a (sand) casting mold
Flachmann Reiseflasche
container to carry a small amount of alcoholic beverage; pocket flask
Flakon Kolben
laboratory glassware

flat /flæt/ adj
flach eben
having no variations in altitude
platt
of a tyre: deflated
flau
uninteresting
schal
with its carbon dioxide having come out of solution
glatt
without variations in pitch

flat /flæt/ adv
direkt
bluntly
total vollkommen völlig
completely
flach eben
so as to be flat
pauschal
with units of time, distance, etc: not exceeding

flat /flæt/ n
Platten Reifenpanne
flat tyre/tire

flat as a pancake adj
flach wie ein Pfannkuchen
extremely flat

flat cap n
Schiebermütze
man's cap made from wool, tweed, or other soft material.

flat peach n
Plattpfirsich
Prunus persica var. platycarpa

flat rate n
Einfachtarif Flat Flatrate Pauschale Pauschaltarif pauschal

flat tyre n
Patschen Platten Plattfuß Reifenpanne platter Reifen
deflated tyre

flat-chested adj
flachbrüstig
having small breasts

flat-headed cat n
Flachkopfkatze
Prionailurus planiceps

flat-rate adj
pauschal
being or related to a flat rate

flatcar n
Flachwagen Plattformwagen
railroad freight car without sides or a roof

flatfish n
Plattfisch
fish of the order Pleuronectiformes

flatfoot n
Plattfuß
condition

flatly /ˈflætli/ adv
kategorisch
in a manner showing complete certainty
ausdruckslos emotionslos
in a manner that shows no emotions

flatmate n
Mitbewohner Mitbewohnerin
a person with whom one shares a flat

flatness n
Flachheit
state of being flat
Ebenheit
state of being planar

flatscreen n
Flachbildschirm
flatpanel screen or device

flatten /ˈflætən/ v
plattmachen
to knock down or lay low
flachmachen planieren plätten
to make something flat

flattened adj
geplättet
made flat by something

flatter /ˈflætə/ /ˈflætɚ/ v
schmeicheln
to compliment someone
anbiedern einschmeicheln
to enhance someone's vanity
anbiedern
to portray something to advantage

flattered adj
geschmeichelt
in a positive mood because of a comment or action which causes one to feel proud of oneself

flatterer n
Schmeichler Schmeichlerin
one who flatters

flattering /ˈflætəɹɪŋ/ adj
schmeichelhaft
attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good

flattery n
Schmeichelei Schmus Schöntuerei
excessive praise
Geschmeichel
instant of excessive praise

flatulence /ˈflæt͡ʃələns/ n
Flatulenz
state of having gas in digestive system

flatulent /ˈflætjʊlənt/ adj
flatulent
affected by gas in the intestine

flatulist /ˈflætʃəlɪst/ n
Flatulist Kunstfurzer
a professional farter

flatworm n
Plattwurm
worm of Platyhelminthes

flaunt /flɑːnt/ /flɒnt/ /flɔnt/ /flɔːnt/ v
prangen protzen
To show off
paradieren stolzieren (etwas) zur Schau tragen herumstolzieren offen zeigen
to display with ostentation
kühn wehen stolz wehen
to wave or flutter smartly

flautist n
Flötenspieler Flötenspielerin Flötist Flötistin
flute player

flavor /ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/ n
Geschmacksstoff Geschmacksverstärker
a substance used to produce a taste
Geschmack
the quality produced by the sensation of taste

flavor /ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/ v
würzen
to add flavoring to something

flavor enhancer n
Geschmacksverstärker
any substance added to a food product to enhance its taste

flavoring n
Geschmacksstoff
something that gives flavor

flavorless /ˈfleɪvələs/ /ˈfleɪvɚləs/ adj
fade geschmacklos fad
lacking taste or flavor

flaw /ˈflɑ/ /ˈflɔ/ /ˈflɔː/ n
Fehler
crack or breach
Fehler Makel
defect, fault
Windbö
burst of wind

flawless /ˈflɑː.ləs/ /ˈflɔː.ləs/ adj
einwandfrei fehlerlos perfekt makellos
perfect; without flaws, shortcomings or defects

flax /flæks/ n
Flachs Lein
plant
Flachs Leinen Flachsfaser
the fibers

flax-leaved daphne n
Herbst-Seidelbast Rispenblütiger Seidelbast
plant

flaxen /ˈflæk.sən/ adj
flachsfarben
color
flachsen
material

flaxseed /ˈflæksiːd/ n
Leinsamen
seed of the flax plant

flaxseed oil n
Leinsamenöl
oil of flaxseed used in cooking

flay /fleɪ/ v
häuten
to strip skin off

flayer n
Schinder
one who flays

flea /fliː/ n
Floh Flohmännchen Flohweibchen
parasitic insect

flea beetle n
Flohkäfer
beetles of tribe Alticini

flea market n
Flohmarkt Trödelmarkt
an outdoor market selling inexpensive antiques, curios

fleabite /ˈfliːbʌɪt/ n
Flohbiss
bite of a flea

fleck /flɛk/ n
Tupfen
Fleck
small spot

fledged /flɛdʒd/ adj
flügge
able to fly

fledgling /ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/ adj
aufkeimend aufkommend entstehend hervortretend sich entwickelnd
emergent or rising
unerfahren unerprobt ungeprüft
inexperienced

fledgling /ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/ n
Grünschnabel Laie Neuling
inexperienced person
Jungvogel Kücken Küken eben flügge gewordener Vogel flügger Vogel flügges Kücken
young bird

flee /fliː/ v
fliehen entfliehen flüchten
to escape from
fliehen flüchten
to run away; to escape

fleece /fliːs/ n
Vlies
hair or wool of a sheep
Fell
insulating skin with the wool attached
Fleecejacke
insulating wooly jacket
Fleece
textile

fleece /fliːs/ v
abziehen ausnehmen
to con or trick someone out of money
scheren
to shear the fleece

fleet /flit/ /fliːt/ n
Flotte
group of vessels or vehicles

fleet captain n
Flottenkapitän
captain in command of a fleet

fleetfooted adj
schnellfüßig
swift on one's feet

fleeting /ˈfliːtɪŋ/ adj
flüchtig
passing quickly

flense /flɛns/ v
flensen
To strip the blubber or skin from, as from a whale, seal, etc

flenser n
Flenser
one who flenses

flerovium /flɪˈɹoʊviəm/ n
Flerovium
chemical element

flesh /flɛʃ/ n
Fleisch
body tissue
animal tissue as food
Fleischfarbe
colour
Fleisch Fruchtfleisch
edible part of fruit/vegetable
Fleisch Leib
human body entity
Haut
skin

flesh /flɛʃ/ v
ausarbeiten untermauern
To add details
zunehmen
to put flesh on
entfleischen
to remove the flesh

flesh fly n
Fleischfliege
carrion-eating fly

flesh wound n
Fleischwunde
injury which pierces the skin, but which does not injure any bones or vital organs

fleshy /ˈflɛʃi/ adj
fleischig
having considerable flesh
of, relating to, or resembling flesh

fletcher /ˈflɛtʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
Pfeilmacher
a manufacturer of bows and arrows

fleur-de-lis /ˌflɜːdəˈliːs/ /ˌflɝdəˈlis/ n
Lilie
heraldic charge

flex /flɛks/ n
Biegsamkeit Elastizität Flexibilität
flexibility
Anschlusskabel
insulated electrical wiring
Anpassungsfähigkeit Beweglichkeit
the act of flexing

flex /flɛks/ v
biegen knicken
to bend something
beugen
to move part of the body using one's muscles
biegen
to repeatedly bend one's joints
Muskeln lassen spielen
to tighten one's muscles

flex one's muscles v
Muskeln spielen lassen
to make a show of strength

flexibility n
Flexibilität
quality of being flexible

flexible /ˈflɛk.sɪ.bəl/ adj
flexibel dehnbar weich
capable or being adapted or molded
flexibel biegsam elastisch dehnbar
easily bent without breaking
flexibel elastisch fügsam nachgiebig
easy and compliant

flexitarian n
Flexitarier
one who is usually vegetarian

flexitime n
Gleitzeit
arrangement that allows employees to set their own working hours

flick /flɪk/ n
schnipsen
act of striking with a finger

flicker /ˈflɪkə/ /ˈflɪkɚ/ n
Flackern Flimmern
an unsteady flash of light
Goldspecht
Small woodpecker of the genus Colaptes

flicker /ˈflɪkə/ /ˈflɪkɚ/ v
flackern flimmern
to burn or shine unsteadily

flight /flaɪt/ n
Flug
act of flying
journey made by an aircraft
instance of flying
Treppenlauf
set of stairs
Flucht
act of fleeing

flight attendant n
Flugbegleiter Flugbegleiterin
member of the crew of an airplane who is responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers

flight data recorder n
Flugdatenaufzeichnungsgerät Flugdatenschreiber
a device which records various performance parameters of an aircraft

flight feather n
Flugfeder Schwungfeder
wing feather

flight mode n
Flugzeugmodus
feature in electronic devices

flight number n
Flugnummer
callsign

flight recorder n
Flugschreiber
a device which records data onboard aircraft

flight risk n
Fluchtgefahr
possibility that a person under the custody of law enforcement will abscond

flightless adj
flugunfähig
unable to fly

flighty /ˈflaɪti/ adj
albern flatterhaft schrullig
given to silly ideas

flimsy /ˈflɪmzi/ adj
zart zerbrechlich hauchdünn leicht schwach
likely to bend or break under pressure
fadenscheinig
weak; ill-founded

flinch /flɪntʃ/ n
Zucken Zurückschrecken Zurückzucken Zusammenfahren
reflexive jerking away

flinch /flɪntʃ/ v
entziehen
to avoid doing something momentarily
wanken zucken zurückschrecken zurückweichen zurückzucken zusammenfahren
to make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a stimulus

fling /ˈflɪŋ/ n
Reissen Schlagen Schwingen Schwung Schütteln ruckartige Bewegung
act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements
Herumwerfen Hinschleudern Hinwerfen Schleudern Schwingen Stossen
act of throwing
Gaudi Sause Spaß ausgelassene Zeit wilde Zeit
act of unrestrained indulgence
Bettgeschichte Krösken Liebelei Liebschaft Seitensprung Techtelmechtel
short sexual relationship

fling /ˈflɪŋ/ v
fallen lassen heranwerfen herumwerfen hinschleudern hinunterstürzen hinunterwerfen
to throw oneself in a violent or hasty manner; to rush or spring with violence or haste
schleudern
to throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl

flint /flɪnt/ n
Feuerstein Silex
hard fine-grained quartz which generates sparks when struck
Feuerstein Zündstein
piece of flint, such as gunflint used to produce a spark

flintlock /ˈflɪntˌlɒk/ n
Steinschlossgewehr
firearm

flinty /ˈflɪnti/ adj
Feuerstein- flintig mineralisch
Having a taste characteristic of certain white wines.
feuersteinartig feuersteinhaltig
Resembling or containing flint.
gefühllos hart hartherzig herzlos
Showing a lack of emotion.
Feuerstein- Kiesel-
Silieceous; flinty rock, flinty slate.

flip /flɪp/ v
ausflippen
to go berserk or crazy
werfen
to put into a quick revolving motion through a snap of the thumb and index finger
schwenken umdrehen wenden
to throw (as in to turn over)

flip the bird v
den Stinkefinger zeigen
to make a rude or obscene gesture, particularly with the middle finger

flip-flop /ˈflɪpˌflɑp/ /ˈflɪpˌflɒp/ n
Flipflop
bistable electronic circuit

flippant /ˈflɪ.pənt/ adj
frech leichtfertig oberflächlich schnodderig vorlaut
lacking respect

flipper /ˈflɪpə/ /ˈflɪpɚ/ n
Flipperhebel
flat lever in a pinball machine
Flosse
marine mammal's wide limb for swimming
paddle-like rubber covering for the foot

flirt /flɜːt/ /flɝt/ n
Flirt
act of flirting

flirt /flɜːt/ /flɝt/ v
buhlen flirten
flirten anbaggern anmachen aufreißen
to play at courtship

flirtatious /flɚˈteɪʃəs/ adj
kokett
having a tendency to flirt often

flit /flɪt/ v
gaukeln
to move quickly from one location to another

flixweed n
Gewöhnliche Besenrauke Sophienrauke
Descurainia sophia

float /floʊt/ /fləʊt/ n
Schwimmer Floß
buoyant device
Float
programming: short form of floating-point number
Festwagen
trailer or vehicle decorated for a parade

float /floʊt/ /fləʊt/ v
schwimmen
to be capable of floating
schwimmen schweben treiben
to be supported by a liquid
schweben gleiten
to drift gently through the air
borgen
to extend a short-term loan to
gleiten schweben
to move in a fluid manner
treiben
to move in a particular direction with the liquid in which one is floating
vorschlagen
to propose for consideration

floating dock n
Schwimmdock
a floating pier or dock

floating island n
Schnee-Eier
a dessert

floating market n
schwimmender Markt
market

floating point adj
Gleitkomma
computing

floating-point number n
Fließkommazahl Gleitkommazahl Gleitpunktzahl

floccinaucinihilipilification /ˌflɒksɪˌnɔːsɪˌnaɪhɪlɪˌpɪlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Geringschätzung
act or habit of describing or regarding something as unimportant

flock /flɑk/ /flɒk/ n
Schwarm Schar
group of birds
Schar
group of people
Herde
group of sheep or goats

floe /fləʊ/ n
Eisscholle Packeis Scholle
a low, flat mass of floating ice

flog /flɑɡ/ /flɒɡ/ v
geißeln peitschen
to whip or scourge someone or something as punishment

flogging /ˈflɒɡɪŋ/ n
Auspeitschung
punishment

flood /flʌd/ n
Flut
large number or quantity
Flut Überflutung Überschwemmung Hochwasser
overflow of water

flood /flʌd/ v
überfluten überschwemmen
to cover as if by a flood
überfluten überschwemmen überfüllen
to overflow

floodgate n
Tür und Tor
anything that controls or limits an outpouring
Schieber Schleuse Schleusentor
gate or valve

floodplain n
Au Aue Flussaue
a plain formed by the deposition of flooding

floor /flo(ː)ɹ/ /floə/ /flɔɹ/ /flɔː/ n
Boden Fußboden
bottom part of a room
Decke
horizontal structure dividing a building
Etage
part of the house assigned to the members of a legislative assembly
Decke Plattform
supporting surface of a structure

floor /flo(ː)ɹ/ /floə/ /flɔɹ/ /flɔː/ v
belegen
cover with a floor
niederschmettern
silence with a conclusive answer
niederschlagen
strike down

floor lamp n
Stehlampe
a floor lamp supported by a pole

floor tile n
Bodenfliese
tile for flooring

floorball n
Unihockey
hockey-like ball game

floorcloth n
Bodentuch
cloth for cleaning floors

flooring n
Boden Fußboden
floor
Bodenbelag
material

floozie /ˈfluː.zi/ n
Bordsteinschwalbe leichtes Mädchen
prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
Flittchen
vulgar or sexually promiscuous woman

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ n
Flop Misserfolg
failure, especially in the entertainment industry

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ v
versagen
to fail completely, not to be successful at all
hinplumpsen plumpsen
to fall heavily, because lacking energy

floppy /ˈflɒ.pi/ adj
schlaff
limp, not hard, firm or rigid; flexible

floppy /ˈflɒ.pi/ n
Diskette Floppy Disc
(computing) a floppy disk

floppy disk n
Diskette Floppy Floppy Disk
flexible disk used for storing digital data

floppy drive n
Diskettenlaufwerk
device for reading floppy disks

flora /ˈflɔː.ɹə/ n
Flora Pflanzenwelt Pflanzenreich
plants considered as a group
Flora
the microorganisms that inhabit some part of the body

floral /ˈflɔɹəl/ /ˈflɔːɹəl/ adj
floral
of or pertaining to flowers
portraying flowers

florentine n
Florentiner
A biscuit of nuts and fruit

florentium /fləˈɹɛnʃɪəm/ n
Florentium
chemical element

florescence /flɔˈɹɛsəns/ n
Blüte Blütezeit
The time, or the condition of budding or flowering

floriculture n
Blumenzucht Zierpflanzenbau
the farming of flowers

floriography /ˌflɒriˈɒɡrəfi/ n
Blumensprache
communication through the use of flowers

florist /ˈflɒɹɪst/ n
Florist Blumenhändler Floristin
a person who sells flowers

florist's n
Blumenladen Blumengeschäft
a shop that sells flowers

floristry n
Floristik
production, commerce and trade in flowers

floss /flɑs/ /flɒs/ /flɔs/ n
Zahnseide
a thread used to clean the gaps between the teeth
Rohseide Seidenfaser
silk fibres
Zuckerwatte
spun sugar or cotton candy
Maiskolbenfaser
the fibres covering a corncob etc.

flotilla /floʊˈtɪlə/ n
Flottille
small fleet

flotsam /ˈflɒtsəm/ n
Treibgut
flotsam

flounce /flaʊns/ v
stolzieren
to move in exaggerated manner

flounder /ˈflaʊndɚ/ n
Flunder
Platichthys flesus

flour /ˈflaʊə/ /ˈflaʊɚ/ n
Mehl
ground cereal grains

flour /ˈflaʊə/ /ˈflaʊɚ/ v
bemehlen
to apply flour to something

flourish /ˈflʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/ n
Dekoration Ornament Verzierung
architecture: decorative embellishment
Fanfare Trompetenstoß Tusch
ceremonious passage
Hieb große Geste überschwengliche Geste
dramatic gesture
Schnörkel Ausschmückung Schwung Verzierung
ornamentation

flourish /ˈflʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/ v
aufblühen einen Höhepunkt erreichen großen Erfolg haben kulminieren
to be in a period of greatest influence
schwingen gestikulieren schnörkeln schwenken schwungvoll bewegen überschwenglich gestikulieren
to make bold, sweeping movements
blühen aufblühen eine Blütezeit erleben florieren gedeihen sich entwickeln
to prosper or fare well
blühen gedeihen grünen sich gut entwickeln spriessen
to thrive or grow well

floury /ˈflaʊɹi/ adj
mehlig
covered in flour
resembling flour

flout /flaʊt/ /flʌʊt/ v
missachten
to express contempt for the rules by word or action
verspotten beleidigen
to scorn

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ n
Tätigkeitsrausch
being at one with
Fluss
the movement of a fluid
Flut
the rising movement of the tide

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ v
fließen
to move as a fluid

flow chart n
Flussdiagramm Programmablaufplan
schematic representation of a process

flow control n
Flusskontrolle
process of managing the rate of data transmission

flower n
Blume
plant that bears flowers, especially a plant that is small and lacks wood
Blume Blüte
reproductive structure in angiosperms

flower /ˈfloʊɚ/ /ˈfləʊə/ v
blühen
to put forth blooms

flower garden n
Blumengarten Ziergarten
garden where flowers are grown for decorative purposes

flower water n
Blumenwasser
from a flower vase

flowerbed n
Blumenbeet Rondell
place where flowers are grown

flowerpot /ˈflaʊəˌpɒt/ /ˈflaʊɚˌpɑt/ n
Blumentopf
container in which plants are grown

flowery adj
blumengeschmückt
decorated with flowers
blumig
of a speech or piece of writing
Blumen- blumig
pertaining to flowers

flu /fluː/ /flʉː/ n
Grippe
influenza

fluctuate v
fluktuieren schwanken
to vary irregularly; to swing

fluctuation /flʌktʃuːˈeɪʃən/ n
Schwankung
wavelike motion
Schwankung Fluktuation
wavering; unsteadiness

flue /fluː/ n
Abzug Dunstabzug Rauchabzug
pipe that carries gaseous combustion products away from their origin

fluency /ˈfluːənsi/ n
Gewandtheit
linguistics: being fluent in a language
Geläufigkeit
quality of smoothness of flow

fluent /ˈfluənt/ /ˈfluːənt/ adj
fließend
able to speak a language accurately and confidently

fluently adv
fließend
expressing oneself easily

fluff /flʌf/ n
Patzer
Fussel Flaum Fluse
light fur etc

fluff /flʌf/ v
plustern
to become fluffy
verpatzen versprechen
to make a mistake in one’s lines
aufplustern
to make fluffy

fluffy /flʌfi/ adj
flauschig
covered with fluff
warm and comforting
luftig fluffig
light; soft; airy

flugelhorn n
Flügelhorn
brass instrument

fluid /ˈfluːɪd/ adj
fließend
moving smoothly
flüssig
of or relating to fluid
convertible into cash

fluid /ˈfluːɪd/ n
Fluid Flüssigkeit
any state of matter which can flow

fluidized bed n
Wirbelschicht
unit process

fluke /fluːk/ n
Glücksfall glücklicher Zufall
stroke of luck
Flunke
anchor blade
Fluke
lobe of whale's tail
Saugwurm
parasitic flatworm

flume /fluːm/ n
Fluder
open channel

flummoxed adj
verblüfft
totally confused or puzzled

flunk /flʌŋk/ v
durchfallen lassen
to deny a passing grade
durchfallen
to fail

fluorescent /flɔˈɹɛsɨnt/ /ˌflʊəˈɹɛsənt/ adj
fluoreszierend
of or relating to fluorescence

fluorescent lamp n
Leuchtstofflampe
gas-discharge lamp

fluorescent tube n
Leuchtröhre

fluoride n
Fluorid
fluoride

fluorine /ˈflɔːɹiːn/ /ˈflʊəɹiːn/ n
Fluor
chemical element

fluorite n
Fluorit
mineral

fluorocitrate n
Fluorcitrat

fluorophore n
Fluorophor
molecule capable of fluorescence

flurry /ˈflɝ.ɹi/ /ˈflʌɹi/ n
Schneefall Schneeschauer
brief snowfall
aufgeregtes Durcheinander geschäftiges Hin und Her hektisches Treiben
sudden activity
Bö Windstoß
sudden and brief blast or gust; a light, temporary breeze

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ adj
bündig
smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ n
Aufwallung Wallung
a sudden flood or rush of feeling
Röte
any tinge of red colour
Spülung Spülen Wasserspülung
cleansing of a toilet
Spülen Spülung
sudden flowing; cleansing
Erröten Errötung Rotwerden Röte
suffusion of the face with blood
Flush
poker hand

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ v
völlig entleeren
computing: to clear a buffer of its contents
hineinspülen
masonry: to fill in
kräftig durchspülen
of toilet: to be cleansed with generous quantities of water
erröten rot werden
to become suffused with reddish color
erröten lassen rot werden lassen
to cause to blush
spülen durchspülen kräftig spülen
to cleanse a toilet by introducing lots of water
spülen ausspülen kräftig spülen
to cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid
in Wallung bringen
to excite, inflame
rauschen strömen
to flow and spread suddenly
mit Wasser überspülen überfluten
to overwhelm with water
erglühen
to show red

flush toilet n
Toilette WC
toilet that uses water to remove waste

fluster /ˈflʌstə/ v
verwirren überrumpeln
To confuse, befuddle, throw into panic by making overwrought with confusion

flute /fluːt/ n
Kannelierung Kannelur Kannelüre Nut Rille
architecture: vertical groove in a pillar
Flöte Sektglas Champagnerglas Kelch Kelchglas Schaumweinglas
glass
Furche Nut Riefe Rille Spiralnut
helical groove going up a drill bit
Flöte Querflöte
woodwind instrument

flute /fluːt/ v
auskehlen furchen in Falten legen kannelieren riffeln
to form flutes
pfeiffen
to make a flutelike sound
flöten
to play flute
to utter with flutelike sound

fluting n
Auskehlen Kannelieren Kräuseln Riffeln
act
Auskehlung Kannelierung Riffelung Rille Rüschen
decoration

flutter /ˈflʌtə/ /ˈflʌtɚ/ v
flattern
to flap or wave quickly
wedeln
to flap the wings without flying

fluvioglacial adj
fluvioglazial
describing a stream formed from glacial meltwater

flux /flʌks/ n
Fließmittel
a chemical agent for cleaning metal prior to soldering or welding
Fluss
the rate of transfer of energy (electric flux, magnetic flux)
a state of ongoing change

fly /flaɪ/ adj
clever smart
quick-witted
smart
well dressed

fly /flaɪ/ n
Kunstköder Blinker
fishing lure
Fliege
insect of the family Muscidae
insect of the order Diptera
Hosenschlitz
strip that hides the opening of trousers/pants or underpants

fly /flaɪ/ v
fliegen fahren fliegen lassen
to cause to travel through the air
fliehen flüchten
to flee
fliegen
to travel through air

fly agaric n
Fliegenpilz
Amanita muscaria

fly ash n
Flugasche
residue generated in combustion

fly fishing n
Fliegenangeln Fliegenfischen Fliegenfischerei Flugangeln
form of angling

fly in the ointment n
Haar in der Suppe
something which ruins everything else

fly on the wall n
Mäuschen
quiet, non-participating or unseen observer

fly-half n
Verbindungshalb
rugby position

flyability n
Flugfähigkeit Flugtauglichkeit Lufttüchtigkeit
quality of being capable of flight or able to be flown
Fliegbarkeit
quality of being passable by flight

flyblown /ˈflaɪˌbloʊn/ /ˈflaɪˌbləʊn/ adj
madig
contaminated with flyblows
unrein verdorben
tainted

flyby n
Tiefflug
ceremonial low-level flight
Vorbeiflug
flight past celestial object

flycatcher n
Fliegenschnäpper
bird

flyer n
Flugblatt Flyer Rundschreiben
Flieger
someone who pilots or rides in an airplane

flyfisher n
Fliegenfischer Fliegenfischerin
flyfisher

flying /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
fliegend
that can fly

flying ace n
Fliegerass
military aviator

flying buttress n
Strebebogen
buttress that stands apart from the structure that it supports

flying circus n
Jagdgeschwader

flying fish n
fliegender Fisch
tropical marine fish

flying fox n
Eigentlicher Flughund
bat of the genera Pteropus or Acerodon

flying gurnard n
Flughahn
fish of Dactylopteridae

flying kiss n
Luftkuss
type of kiss given by kissing one's hand and blowing

flying saucer n
fliegende Untertasse
disc-shaped unidentified flying object

flying squirrel n
Flughörnchen Gleithörnchen
squirrel

flying visit n
Stippvisite
very short visit

flyleaf /ˈflaɪˌlif/ n
Vorsatzblatt Vorsatz
blank page at the front or back of a book

flyover n
Tiefflug
low-level flight
Eisenbahnüberführung Straßenüberführung Überführung
road

flypaper n
Fliegenpapier Honigstreifen Fliegenfänger
flypaper

flyswatter n
Fliegenklatsche
device for swatting flies

flyunder n
Eisenbahnunterführung Straßenunterführung Unterführung
road or rail underpass

flyweight n
Fliegengewicht
weight division in combat sports

flywheel n
Schwungrad
rotating mass

foal /foʊl/ /fəʊl/ n
Fohlen Füllen Jungpferd
young horse

foal /foʊl/ /fəʊl/ v
fohlen
give birth (equestrian)

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ n
Schaumgummi
foam rubber
Schaum
substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ v
schäumen
form or emit foam

foamy /foʊmi/ /fəʊmi/ adj
Schaum schaumig schäumend
full of foam

fob /fɒb/ n
Funkschlüssel
remote control for locking and unlocking a vehicle

focal /ˈfoʊ.kl̩/ /ˈfəʊ.kl̩/ adj
fokal
belonging to or concerning a focus

focal length n
Brennweite
distance

focal point n
Brennpunkt
(optics) a focus; a point at which rays of light or other radiation converge

focus /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ n
Konzentration Fokus
concentration of attention
Epizentrum
exact point of where an earthquake occurs
Brennpunkt Fokus
in mathematics
Fokus Brennpunkt
in optics
quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium
fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium

focus /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ v
fokussieren
cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point
to adjust (a lens, an optical instrument)
sich konzentrieren
intransitive: to concentrate one's attention
fokussieren sich konzentrieren
transitive: to concentrate one's attention

focus group n
Fokusgruppe
a group of people interviewed for market research or political analysis

fodder /ˈfɑdɚ/ /ˈfɒdə/ n
Futter
food for animals

foehn /fɜːn/ /fɝn/ n
Föhn
warm dry wind blowing down the northern sides of the Alps

fog /fɑɡ/ /fɒɡ/ n
Nebel
cloud that forms at a low altitude and obscures vision

fog /fɑɡ/ /fɒɡ/ v
anlaufen sich beschlagen
to become obscured in condensation or water

fogbow n
Nebelbogen
a white arc or circle

foggy adj
neblig diesig
obscured by mist or fog

foghorn n
Nebelhorn
horn

foible /ˈfɔɪbəl/ n
Eigenheit Marotte Schwäche Spleen
a quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way
Schwäche
a weakness or failing of character

foie gras /ˌfwɑ ˈɡɹɑ/ /ˌfwɑː ˈɡɹɑː/ n
Foie gras Entenstopfleber Gänsestopfleber Stopfleber
fattened liver of geese or ducks

foil /fɔɪl/ n
Kontrastfigur
character who helps emphasise the traits of the main character
Aluminiumfolie
thin aluminium/aluminum or tin used for wrapping food
Folie
thin sheet of metal
Florett
type of sword used in fencing

foil /fɔɪl/ v
hintertreiben
prevent from being accomplished

fold /foʊld/ /fəʊld/ n
Falten Faltung Falzung
act of folding
Falte Falz
bend or crease
Faltmanöver Faltung
correct move in origami
Gemeinde
church or congregation
Schafspferch
enclosure for domestic animals
Schoß
home, family

fold /foʊld/ /fəʊld/ v
falten falzen
bend (thin material) over
in sich zusammenfallen zusammenbrechen zusammenkrachen
fall over
nachgeben sich geschlagen geben
give way on a point or in an argument
falten zusammenlegen zusammenfalten
make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending
aussteigen
poker: withdraw from betting
unterheben
stir gently with a folding action

foldable adj
faltbar
that can be folded

folder /ˈfoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈfəʊldə/ n
Verzeichnis Ordner
container of computer files
Ordner Mappe
organizer

folding /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/ /ˈfəʊldɪŋ/ adj
Klapp-
made to fold

folding /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/ /ˈfəʊldɪŋ/ n
Falten Klappen
action of folding

folding chair n
Klappstuhl
a light portable chair

folding knife n
Klappmesser
type of knife

folding screen n
Paravent Faltschirm Sichtschutzwand Stellwand Wandschirm spanische Wand
furniture

foldout adj
ausfaltbar ausklappbar
that folds out from a closed position

foldout n
Ausfalter
gatefold

foley n
Geräuschemachen
creation of sound effects

foley artist n
Geräuschemacher Geräuschemacherin
foley artist

foliage /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/ /ˈfəʊliɪdʒ/ n
Beblätterung Blätter Blätterwerk Laub Laubwerk
the leaves of plants

foliation /fəʊlɪˈeɪʃn/ n
Blätterung
topology: a set of subspaces coextensive with a manifold

folic acid n
Folsäure
vitamin B9, a polycyclic heterocyclic carboxylic acid

folk /foʊk/ /fəʊk/ n
Volk
inhabitants of a region

folk dance n
Volkstanz
genre of dance

folk etymology n
Volksetymologie
false etymology

folk music n
Weltmusik
contemporary music in traditional style
Volksmusik
music originating from a specific region

folk religion n
Volksglaube
religious customs under the umbrella of an organized religion but outside of official doctrine and practices

folk song n
Folksong
song in this style
Volkslied
song originating among the working people

folklore /ˈfəʊk.lɔː/ n
Volkstradition Volksüberlieferung
tales, legends and superstitions of a particular ethnic population

folklorism n
Folklorismus
use of tradition outside the cultural context in which it was created

folkloristics n
Folkloristik Volkskunde
formal academic study of folklore

folksiness n
Volkstümlichkeit
quality of being folksy

folksinger n
Folksänger Folksängerin Volksmusiker Volksmusikerin
singer of folk songs

folksy adj
volkstümlich
characteristic of simple country life
gesellig
informal: affable and familiar

folktale n
Märchen Volksmärchen
story that is part of the oral tradition of a people

follicle n
Haarbalg Haarfollikel
anatomy
Balgfrucht
botany

follicular adj
Follikel- follikel- follikelartig follikular follikulär
of or pertaining to the follicle

follow /ˈfɑloʊ/ /ˈfɒləʊ/ v
folgen (auf) folgen
to go or come after in a sequence
folgen
to go or come after in physical space
to be a logical consequence of
to live one’s life according to
to understand
to carry out in accordance to
to keep track of

follow suit v
Farbe bekennen bedienen
play a card of the same suit

followed by conjunction
gefolgt von
after that

follower n
Anhänger
one who adheres to the opinions, ideas or teachings of another
Nachfolger Nachfolgerin
one who follows

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ adj
folgend nachstehend anschließend
next in sequence or time
folgend nachstehend
to be specified
folgend
wind blowing in the direction of travel

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ n
Gefolge Anhänger Anhängerschaft Fangemeinde Gefolgschaft
group of followers

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ preposition
nach folgend
subsequent to

folly /ˈfɑli/ /ˈfɒli/ n
Prunkbau Zierbau
fanciful building
Torheit Aberwitz Dummheit Narrheit Tollheit Verrücktheit
foolishness
Eselei Fahrlässigkeit Unsinn Verrücktheit Wahnwitz
thoughtless action

foment /foʊˈmɛnt/ /fəʊˈmɛnt/ v
fördern
to incite or cause

fomite n
Fomite
inanimate object capable of transferring infectious agents

fond /fɑnd/ /fɒnd/ adj
gern haben lieb haben
affectionate

fond /fɑnd/ /fɒnd/ v
gern haben hängen an lieb haben lieben mögen
be fond of, have affection for

fondle /ˈfɒndl/ v
liebkosen kosen
to fondle

fondue /fɑnˈdu/ /ˈfɒnduː/ n
Fondue
dish

font /fɑnt/ /fɒnt/ n
Font
a computer file containing the code used to draw and compose the glyphs
Schriftart Gießzettel
typesetting: a grouping of consistently-designed glyphs

fontanelle n
Fontanelle
soft spot on a baby's head

fontange n
Fontange
a curly headdress

food /fud/ /fuːd/ n
Essen Nahrung Lebensmittel Speise
any substance consumed by living organisms to sustain life

food additive n
Lebensmittelzusatzstoff
non-food substance added to food

food allergy n
Lebensmittelallergie
food allergy

food bank n
Tafel
a non-profit, charitable organization that distributes food to feed the hungry

food bowl n
Kornkammer
region

food chain n
Nahrungskette
feeding relationship between species

food colouring n
Lebensmittelfarbstoff
any substance added to food in order to change its colour

food court n
Food-Court
common area for dining

food poisoning n
Lebensmittelvergiftung Nahrungsmittelvergiftung
any food-borne disease

food processor n
Küchenmaschine
kitchen appliance

food stamp n
Essensmarke
stamp or similar issued to be exchanged for food, or other essential provisions

food web /ˈfud wɛb/ /ˈfuːd wɛb/ n
Nahrungsnetz
diagram showing the organisms that eat other organisms in a particular ecosystem

foodie /ˈfuːdi/ n
Foodie
person with special interest in food

foodstuff /ˈfuːdˌstʌf/ n
Nahrungsmittel
material that may be used as food

fool /fuːl/ n
Mus
dessert
Narr Närrin Eulenspiegel Ulenspiegel
jester
-narr
one who derives pleasure from something specified
Narr Tor Närrin Dummkopf Trottel Törin
person with poor judgement or little intelligence
der Narr
tarot card

fool /fuːl/ v
betrügen schwindeln täuschen verarschen vormachen
to trick; to make a fool of someone

fool around v
herumalbern
to engage in frivolous behaviour; to monkey around (idiomatic)

fool's cap n
Narrenkappe
cap with bells and tassels

fool's errand n
Metzgergang vergebliche Mühe
foolish undertaking

fool's gold n
Katzengold Narrengold
mineral or other substance often mistaken for gold

fool's mate n
Narrenmatt
quickest possible checkmate

foolhardiness n
Tollkühnheit
quality of being foolhardy

foolhardy /ˈfulˌhɑɹdi/ /ˈfuːlhɑːdi/ adj
tollkühn waghalsig dummdreist hitzköpfig töricht ungestüm
marked by unthinking recklessness with disregard for danger

foolish /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/ adj
töricht dumm närrisch
lacking good sense or judgement; unwise
dumm närrisch töricht
resembling or characteristic of a fool

foolishness n
Dummheit Narrentum Narrheit Torheit Tölpelhaftigkeit Unverstand
state of being foolish
Dummheit
thing or event that is foolish

foolproof adj
idiotensicher narrensicher
(device) fail-safe

foosball /ˈfuːsˌbɔːl/ n
Kicker Tischfußball Krökeln Wuzzler
table soccer

foot /fʊt/ [fʊt̚] n
Pfote Fuß
part of animal’s body }}
Fuß Fuss
part of human body }}
unit of measure }}
bottom of anything }}
projection on equipment }}

foot /fʊt/ [fʊt̚] v
bezahlen
pay

foot fault n
Fußfehler
type of fault in sports

foot stove n
Feuerkieke
box

foot-and-mouth disease n
Maul- und Klauenseuche Aphthenseuche Hand-Fuß-Mund-Krankheit MKS
foot-and-mouth disease

footage /ˈfʊtədʒ/ n
Bandmaterial Filmmaterial Filmmeter
amount of film that has been used

football /ˈfʊtbɑl/ /ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˈfʊtbɔːl/ [fʷʊʔt̚bɑɫ] [ˈfʊʔtbɔɫ] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔːl] n
Fußball
Association football
ball
Australian Football
game in Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia

football tennis n
Fußballtennis
ball sport

footballer /ˈfʊtbɔːlə/ /ˈfʊtbɔːləɹ/ n
Fußballspieler Fußballerin Fußballer Fußballspielerin
one who plays football

footbath /ˈfʊtbæθ/ /ˈfʊtbɑːθ/ n
Fußbad
act of washing the feet
liquid mixture for washing the feet with
small basin or bath designed for washing feet

footboard n
Trittbrett
board or small raised platform on which to support or rest the feet; such as found on in a carriage

footbridge n
Fußgängerbrücke
bridge for pedestrians

footedness n
Füßigkeit
state of being right or left-footed

footer /ˈfʊtə/ n
Fußzeile
line of information at the bottom of a page

foothill n
Vorberg
hill at the base of a mountain

foothold n
fester Stand Halt
a solid grip with the feet

footing /ˈfʊtɪŋ/ n
Basis Grundlage Halt fester Stand
a ground for the foot
Basis Zustand
a relative condition; state
Position Standbein feste Basis
a standing; position; established place; basis for operation
Gang Schritt
a tread; step; especially, measured tread
Halt
stability or balance when standing on one's feet

footloose adj
ungebunden
without many commitments or responsibility

footnote /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/ /ˈfʊtˌnəʊt/ n
Fußnote
comment at the bottom of a printed page
event of lesser importance

footpath /ˈfʊtˌpæθ/ /ˈfʊtˌpɑːθ/ n
Fußweg
path for pedestrians

footprint /ˈfʊtpɹɪnt/ n
Aufstandsfläche Standfläche
(computing) amount of hard drive space required for a program.
Ausleuchtzone
availability of a satellite from the ground
Fußabdruck
space required by a piece of equipment
Gehäusegeometrie Grundfläche Stellfläche
surface space occupied by a structure
Fußspur Fußstapfen Fußabdruck Profil
the impression of the foot

footrest n
Fußstütze
a support on which to rest the feet

footsie /ˈfʊtsi/ n
füßeln
flirting game

footstep /ˈfʊtstɛp/ n
Schritt
distance of one footstep
Fußabdruck
mark left by a foot

footstool /ˈfʊtˌstuːl/ n
Fußbank Schemel
a low stool

footwear n
Schuhwerk
an item of clothing that is worn on the foot

footwell /ˈfʊtwɛl/ n
Fußraum
space for the feet in a vehicle

footwrap n
Fußlappen
a strip of cloth worn around the feet

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə(ɹ)/ /fə/ /fɚ/ conjunction
denn weil da
because

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə(ɹ)/ /fə/ /fɚ/ preposition
wegen
because of
für zu
directed at, intended to belong to
seit -lang lang tagelang
over a period of time
für
supporting
to obtain or acquire
by the standards of
zu nach
towards

for God's sake interjection
um Gottes willen
Exclamation of anger, surprise, or impatience

for a change
zur Abwechslung
as a departure from the usual

for a song
für einen Apfel und ein Ei
very cheaply

for all I care phraseologicalUnit
meinetwegen ruhig von mir aus
I really don't care (if)

for another thing
zum Anderen
(to introduce an additional item)

for better or worse
auf Gedeih und Verderb
No matter what the future may hold

for example
zum Beispiel
as an example

for free
gratis kostenlos
without paying

for fuck's sake
verdammt nochmal
expressing anger, frustration

for good
endgültig für immer
forever; permanently

for good measure
noch dazu
in excess of the required minimum

for loop n
for-Schleife
section of code

for now
erst einmal fürs Erste
at the moment; until later

for one thing
zum einen
(to introduce the first item)

for real adj
wirklich (eine) Realität real wahr wahrhaftig
genuine, true or natural

for real adv
ernsthaft im Ernst wirklich
truly

for rent
vermieten
being offered for renting

for sale
käuflich zu verkaufen
being offered for purchase

for sure
fürwahr
definitely

for the life of one
im Leben
if my life depended on it

for the most part adv
meist meistens größtenteils meistenteils vorwiegend überwiegend
mostly

for the record
für's Protokoll
For the purpose of being recorded

for the sake of preposition
halber wegen willen
because of

for the time being adv
einstweilen fürs Erste vorerst vorläufig zunächst einmal
temporarily; until later

for what it's worth
Sie haben mich nicht nach meinem Rat gefragt, aber es mag keine weitere Bewandtnis haben, aber falls es Sie interessiert ich möchte mich nicht aufdrängen, aber nur nebenbei bemerkt übrigens
considering what limited worth this advice may have

for-profit adj
gewinnorientiert
for the purpose of making money

forage /ˈfɑɹɪdʒ/ /ˈfɒɹɪdʒ/ /ˈfɔɹɪdʒ/ n
fouragieren
act or instance of foraging
Fourage Pferdefutter Viehfutter
fodder for animals

forage /ˈfɑɹɪdʒ/ /ˈfɒɹɪdʒ/ /ˈfɔɹɪdʒ/ v
herumsuchen
to rummage

foraging n
Futtersuche
the act of searching for food

foraminifer n
Foraminifere
any protist of the taxon Foraminifera

forbearance /foːˈbiəɹɘn(t)s/ /fɔɹˈbeɹən(t)s/ /fɔːˈbɛːɹən(t)s/ n
Nachsicht Stundung Unterlassen Unterlassung
not enforcing something due
Duldsamkeit Geduld Langmut
restraint under provocation

forbid /fə(ɹ)ˈbɪd/ v
verbieten untersagen ablehnen verweigern vorenthalten
to disallow

forbidden /fɝˈbɪdən/ adj
verboten
not allowed

forbidden fruit n
verbotene Frucht
the fruit forbidden to Adam

forbidden fruit is the sweetest proverb
verbotene Früchte schmecken süß
forbidden things seem more appealing

forbidding adj
abstoßend abweisend furchteinflößend unwirtlich widerwärtig
highly unpleasant or disagreeable
bedrohlich
threatening or menacing

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ n
Gewalt Kraft
anything that is able to make a big change in person or thing
Kräfte
group that aims to attack, control, or constrain
Kraft
physical quantity
ability to attack, control, or constrain
law: legal validity
Macht
science fiction: binding, metaphysical, and ubiquitous power

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ v
erzwingen
cause to occur, overcoming resistance
zwingen
compel (someone to do something)

force field n
Energieschild Kraftfeld
science fiction

force majeure /ˈfɔːs məˈʒɜː/ n
höhere Gewalt Force majeure
unavoidable catastrophe

force-feed v
zwangsernähren

forced heirship n
Pflichtteil

forced labor n
Zwangsarbeit
work which one is compelled to perform

forced laborer n
Zwangsarbeiter Zwangsarbeiterin
convict sentenced to perform forced labor

forced march n
Eilmarsch
military march of excessive speed

forceful /ˈfɔɹsfəl/ adj
energisch zwingend
powerful

forceps /ˈfɔɹsɛps/ /ˈfɔːsɛps/ n
Zange Pinzette
instrument used in surgery

forces /fo(ː)ɹsɪz/ /foəsɪz/ /fɔɹsɪz/ /fɔːsɪz/ n
Kräfte Streitkräfte Truppen
Troops

forcing /ˈfɔɹ.sɪŋ/ /ˈfɔː(ɹ).sɪŋ/ n
Strahlungsantrieb Ungleichgewicht der Strahlungsbilanz
climatology: the net flux of energy in or out of a system; the net change in an energy balance
Treiberei
horticulture: the art of raising plants at an earlier season than is normal

ford /fo(ː)ɹd/ /foəd/ /fɔɹd/ /fɔːd/ n
Furt
crossing

forearm /ˈfɔɹˌɑɹm/ /ˌfɔɹˈɑɹm/ n
Unterarm Vorderarm
part of the arm

forebear n
Ahn Vorfahr Vorfahre
ancestor

foreboding n
bange Ahnung
evil omen
Ahnung Vorahnung
sense of evil to come

forebrain n
Vorderhirn
part of the brain

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ n
Prognose Vorhersage Schätzung
estimation
Vorhersage Wettervorhersage
weather prediction

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ v
prognostizieren vorhersagen
estimate future conditions

forecastle /ˈfoʊkˌsəl/ n
Vorschiff Bugkastell
nautical: raised part of the upper deck at bow

foreclose /ˌfɔɹˈkloʊz/ /ˌfɔːˈkləʊz/ v
verhindern
zwangsvollstrecken
to repossess

foreclosure n
Zwangsvollstreckung Pfändung
proceeding by a creditor

forecourt n
Außenbereich Tankstellenaußenbereich
area in front of a petrol station
Vorhof Vorplatz
open area in front of a building

foredeck n
Vorderdeck
the part of the deck of a ship or boat that lies forward of the mast

forefather /ˈfɔɹˌfɑːðɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌfɑːðə/ n
Vorfahre
ancestor

forefathers n
Vorfahren Vorväter
plural of forefather

forefinger /ˈfɔɹˌfɪŋ.ɡɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌfɪŋ.ɡə/ n
Zeigefinger
first finger next to the thumb

forefoot n
Vorderfuß
either of the front feet of a quadruped

forefront /fo(ː)ɹfɹʌnt/ /foəfɹʌnt/ /ˈfɔɹfɹʌnt/ /ˈfɔːfɹʌnt/ n
Vordergrund
forefront

foregone /ˈfoɹɡɔn/ adj
vergangen
Bygone
vorangegangen vorhergegangen
Previous, former
ausgemacht unvermeidbar unvermeidlich
inevitable, predictable

foregone conclusion n
ausgemachte Sache
predictable or inevitable conclusion

foreground /ˈfɔː(ɹ)ˌɡɹaʊnd/ n
Vordergrund
The elements of an image which lie closest to the picture plane

forehander n
Vorhandschlag
shot played forehand

forehead /ˈfɒɹɪd/ /ˈfɔɹɛd/ n
Stirn
part of face above eyebrows

forehold /fɔː(ɹ)ˈhoʊld/ n
vorderer Laderaum
forward hold of a ship

foreign /ˈfɒɹɪn/ /ˈfɔɹɪn/ adj
fremd ausländisch
located outside one's own country or place
fremd
not characteristic of or naturally taken in by an organism or system
ausländisch fremd
originating from or characteristic of a different country
relating to a different nation

foreign affairs n
Außenministerium
department
Außenpolitik
policy

foreign body n
Fremdkörper
unwanted intruding object

foreign correspondent n
Auslandskorrespondent Auslandskorrespondentin
reporter based in a foreign country

foreign country n
Ausland fremdes Land
country of which one is not a citizen

foreign currency n
Fremdwährung
currency used in a foreign country

foreign debt n
Auslandsschuld Auslandsverschuldung
debt owed to foreigners

foreign exchange n
Devisenmarkt
exchange of currency from one country for currency from another country

foreign key n
Fremdschlüssel
column referencing another table

foreign language n
Fremdsprache
any language other than that spoken by the people of a specific place

foreign minister n
Außenminister
cabinet official

foreign policy n
Außenpolitik
government's policy

foreign trade n
Außenhandel
trade between a country and other countries

foreigner /ˈfɑɹ.ɪ.nɚ/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪ.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɔɹ.ɪ.nɚ/ n
Ausländer Ausländerin
person in a foreign land

foreignness /ˈfɔɹən.nəs/ n
Fremdheit
quality of being, appearing, or being perceived as foreign

foreknowledge n
Voraussicht Vorauswissen Vorwissen
knowing beforehand

foreleg n
Vorderbein Vorderlauf
either of the two legs towards the front of a four-legged animal

foreman /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mən/ n
Vorarbeiter Polier
leader of a work crew
Sprecher der Geschworenen Sprecherin der Geschworenen
member of a jury who presides over it and speaks on its behalf

foremast n
Fockmast
foremost mast

foremilk /ˈfɔːmɪlk/ n
Vormilch
first milk

foremost /ˈfɔː.məʊst/ adj
vorderster
first

foremother n
Urmutter Ahne Ahnfrau Ahnin Stammmutter Urahne
a female ancestor

forename /ˈfɔɹneɪm/ /ˈfɔːneɪm/ n
Vorname
a name that precedes surname

forenoon n
Vormittag
forenoon - part of the day before noon

forensic /fəˈɹɛn.zɪk/ adj
forensisch
relating to the use of science and technology in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law
Gerichts- gerichtlich
relating to, or appropriate for courts of law
rhetorisch
relating to, or used in debate or argument

forensic science n
Forensik Kriminalistik
collection of physical evidence and its subsequent analysis

foreperson n
Polier Polierin Vorarbeiter Vorarbeiterin
(male or female) leader of a work crew
Sprecher der Geschworenen Sprecherin der Geschworenen Vorsitzende und Sprecherin der Jury Vorsitzender und Sprecher der Jury
(male or female) member of a jury who presides over it and speaks on its behalf

foreplay /ˈfɔː(ɹ)pleɪ/ n
Vorspiel
foreplay

forerunner n
Vorgänger Vorfahre
forebear, ancestor, predecessor
Vorbote Vorläufer Vorreiter Vorzeichen Wegbereiter
precursor, harbinger
Frontläufer Vornewegläufer
runner at the front or ahead

foresee /fɔɹˈsi/ /fɔːˈsiː/ v
voraussehen vorhersehen
to anticipate

foreseeable adj
vorhersehbar
able to be foreseen or anticipated

foreshadowing n
Vorahnung
literary device

foreshortening n
Verkürzung
art technique

foresight n
Voraussicht Hellsichtigkeit
ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future

foreskin /ˈfo(ː)ɹskɪn/ /ˈfoəskɪn/ /ˈfɔɹskɪn/ /ˈfɔːskɪn/ n
Vorhaut Präputium
prepuce / foreskin

forest /ˈfɒɹɪst/ /ˈfɔɹɪst/ n
Wald Forst Gehölz Hain
dense collection of trees

forest /ˈfɒɹɪst/ /ˈfɔɹɪst/ v
aufforsten
to cover an area with trees

forest fire n
Waldbrand
fire

forestage v
Vorbühne
the part of a theatre stage in front of the closed curtain

forested adj
bewaldet
covered in forest

forester n
Förster Försterin
person practicing forestry

forestry n
Forstwirtschaft
art of cultivating, exploiting and renewing forests for commercial purposes
art and practice of planting and growing trees
Forstwirtschaft Forstwissenschaft
science of planting and growing trees

foretaste n
Vorgeschmack

foretell /fɔɹˈtɛl/ [foː.ˈteɫ] [fɔɹ.ˈtɛɫ] [fɔː.ˈtɛɫ] v
vorhersagen
to predict the future

foreteller n
Hellseher Hellseherin Wahrsager Wahrsagerin
someone who foretells

forever /fəˈɹɛvə(ɹ)/ /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ adv
andauernd ewig ständig unaufhörlich
(colloquially) constantly or frequently
ewig für immer
(colloquially) for an excessively long time
(colloquially) for a very long time
ewig für immer auf immer für eger unaufhörlich
for all time, for all eternity; for an infinite amount of time

forewarn v
vorwarnen
to warn in advance

forewarned is forearmed proverb
Gefahr erkannt Gefahr gebannt gewarnt ist gewappnet
proverb

forewoman n
Sprecherin der Geschworenen Vorsitzende und Sprecherin der Jury
female foreman of a jury
Polierin Vorarbeiterin
female leader of a work crew

foreword /ˈfɔɹwɝːd/ /ˈfɔːwɜːd/ n
Vorwort
an introductory section

forfeit /ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/ /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ v
aufgeben
to give up in defeat
verwirken
to suffer the loss

forfeiture n
(selbstverschuldeter) Verlust
any loss occasioned by one's own actions

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ n
Schmiedeofen
furnace or hearth
Schmiede
workshop

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ v
fälschen
to create a forgery of
schmieden
to shape a metal

forged /fɔːdʒd/ adj
geschmiedet schmieden
fabricated by forging
gefälscht
fake (as documents)

forger n
Fälscher Fälscherin
person who falsifies documents with intent to defraud

forgery /ˈfɔː.dʒəɹ.ɪ/ /ˈfɔːɹ.dʒəɹ.ɪ/ n
Falsifikat Fälschung
that which is forged or counterfeited
Schmieden
the act of forging metal into shape
Fälschen Fälschung
the act of forging, fabricating or producing falsely

forget /fəˈɡɛt/ /fɚˈɡɛt/ v
abhaken
vergessen verlegen
to leave behind
vergessen verlernen
to lose remembrance of
vergessen
to unintentionally not do
to cease remembering

forget it v
Schwamm drüber macht nichts schon gut
It doesn't matter
keine Ursache
reply to an expression of gratitude

forget-me-not /fəˈɡɛt.miːˌnɒt/ /fɚˈɡɛt.miˌnɑt/ n
Vergissmeinnicht
plant of the genus Myosotis

forgetful adj
vergesslich
liable to forget

forgetfulness /fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs/ n
Vergessenheit
failure to bear in mind
Vergessen Vergessenheit
loss of remembrance
Vergesslichkeit
proneness to let slip from the mind

forgettable adj
vergessbar
easily forgotten

forgetter n
Vergesser
one who forgets

forgivable adj
verzeihlich
able to be forgiven

forgive /fə(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/ /fɚˈɡɪv/ v
vergeben verzeihen entschuldigen
transitive, to pardon

forgiveness /fəˈɡɪvnəs/ /fɚˈɡɪvnəs/ n
Nachsicht Versöhnlichkeit
readiness to forgive
Verzeihung Vergebung
the action of forgiving

forgiving adj
nachsichtig
inclined to forgive

forgo /fɔɹˈɡoʊ/ /fɔːˈɡəʊ/ v
entsagen
to do without
auslassen unterlassen
to let pass

forgotten /fəˈɡɒt.n̩/ /fəˈɡʌt.n̩/ /fɚˈɡɑt.n̩/ adj
vergessen
of which knowledge has been lost, which is no longer remembered

fork /fɔːɹk/ n
Abspaltung Fork
computer science: split-off project
Fork
computer science: splitting of a process
computer science: splitting of a project
Gabel
eating utensil
chess: simultaneous attack
Gabelung Verzweigung
intersection
Verzweigung Gabelung
point where a waterway splits
Forke Gabel
pronged tool

fork /fɔːɹk/ v
aufspalten gabeln spalten
computer science: to spawn a new child process
aufspalten spalten
computer science: to split a software project
gabeln
to divide into two or more branches
aufgabeln gabeln
to move with fork

forkful n
Gabelvoll
amount a fork will hold

forklift n
Gabelstapler
small industrial vehicle

forlorn /fɔɹˈlɔɹn/ /fəˈlɔːn/ adj
verlassen
abandoned, deserted, left behind
miserable
aussichtslos hoffnungslos
unlikely to succeed

forlorn hope /fəˌlɔːnˈhəʊp/ n
Forlorn Hope
small troop that makes an advanced attack

form /fɔɹm/ /fɔːm/ n
Formular Vordruck
document to be filled in
Form Gestalt
shape or visible structure

form /fɔɹm/ /fɔːm/ v
Form annehmen aufstellen entstehen sich bilden sich entwickeln sich formen
(intransitive) to take shape
bilden
(linguistics) to create a word
bilden ausmachen darstellen konstituieren
to constitute, to compose
bilden formen gestalten aufbauen ausbilden ausgestalten
to give shape

form factor n
Formfaktor
in quantum field theory

formal /ˈfɔɹməl/ /ˈfɔːməl/ adj
formell formal
being in accord with established forms
formell förmlich
ceremonial
formell offiziell förmlich
official
Form-
relating to the form or structure of something

formal language n
formale Sprache
set of finite strings

formal system n
formales System
combination of formal language and inference rules

formaldehyde n
Formaldehyd
organic compound

formalin n
Formalin
a solution of formaldehyde in water

formalism /ˈfɔɹml̩ˌɪzm̩/ /ˈfɔːməlɪz(ə)m/ n
Formalismus
strict adherence to a given form of conduct, practice, etc.

formalist /ˈfɔɹml̩ˌɪst/ n
Formalist
overly formal person

formality n
Formalie

format /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt/ /ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/ n
Format Struktur
form of presentation
Format
layout of a document
computing: file type

format /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt/ /ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/ v
formatieren
computing: prepare a mass storage medium for initial use

formation /fɔɹ.meɪ.ʃən/ /fə(ɹ).meɪ.ʃən/ n
Bildung
act of assembling a group or structure

formatting /ˈfɔɹmætiŋ/ n
Formatierung
The code in a markup language which determines a document's format
The style of a document's format

former /ˈfɔɹmɚ/ /ˈfɔːmə/ adj
ersterer
first of aforementioned two items
ehemalig vorig früher
previous

former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia pn
EJRM ehemalige jugoslawische Republik Mazedonien
provisional designation of the Republic of North Macedonia

formerly /ˈfɔɹmɚli/ /ˈfɔːməli/ adv
früher ehemals
at some time in the past

formic acid n
Ameisensäure
methanoic acid

formidable /fɔːɹˈmɪdəbəl/ /fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/ /ˈfɔːɹmɪdəbəl/ adj
beachtlich furchteinflößend furchterregend gewaltig respekteinflößend
causing fear, dread, awe or admiration as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive quality

formula /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/ /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ n
Säuglingsanfangsnahrung Säuglingsformulierung Säuglingsnahrung
drink given to babies
Formel
in chemistry
in mathematics

formula unit n
Formeleinheit

formulate v
formulieren darlegen
to reduce to, or express in, a formula; to put in a clear and definite form of statement or expression

fornicate /ˈfɔɹ.nɪ.kət/ /ˈfɔɹ.nɪˌkeɪt/ /ˈfɔː.nɪ.kət/ /ˈfɔː.nɪˌkeɪt/ v
Unzucht treiben
to commit fornication

fornication /ˌfɔɹnɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Unzucht
sexual intercourse, especially on the part of an unmarried person

fornicator /fɔː(ɹ).nɪ.keɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
Hure Hurenbock Hurer Unzuchtsünder Unzuchtsünderin Unzüchtige
unmarried person who engages in sexual intercourse

forsake /fɔɹˈseɪk/ v
verlassen im Stich lassen
to abandon

forsaken /fɔɹˈseɪkən/ adj
[[im Stich lassen|im Stich gelassen]] aufgegeben
abandoned

forsooth /fɔɹˈsuθ/ adv
fürwahr
indeed, truthfully, really

forsterite n
Forsterit
a magnesium-rich olivine mineral

forswear v
Meineid begehen
To commit perjury.
abschwören entschieden bestreiten strikt ablehnen verzichten
To renounce or deny something, especially under oath.

forsythia n
Forsythie
shrub of genus Forsythia

fort /fo(ː)ɹt/ /foət/ /fɔɹt/ /fɔːt/ n
Stützpunkt
any permanent army post
Fort Festung
fortified defensive structure stationed with troops

forte /ˈfɔɹteɪ/ /ˈfɔːteɪ/ adj
forte
music: loud

forte /ˈfɔɹteɪ/ /ˈfɔːteɪ/ adv
forte
music: loudly

forte /ˈfɔɹ.teɪ/ /ˈfɔɹteɪ/ /ˈfɔː.teɪ/ /ˈfɔːteɪ/ n
Stärke starke Seite
strength or talent

forthcoming /fɔɹθˈkʌmɪŋ/ /fɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ/ adj
bevorstehend entgegenkommend
approaching or about to take place
verfügbar
available when needed
mitteilsam
willing to co-operate or provide information

forthwith /fɔɹθˈwɪθ/ adv
sofort unverzüglich
immediately

forties n
Vierziger vierziger Jahre
the decade of the 1940s

fortieth /ˈfɔɹ.ti.əθ/ /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/ adj
vierzigste
ordinal form of forty

fortieth /ˈfɔɹ.ti.əθ/ /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/ n
vierzigstel
one of forty equal parts
vierzigste vierzigster
person or thing

fortification /ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Festung Fort
that which fortifies
Befestigen Festungsbau
the act of fortifying

fortified /ˈfɔɹtɪfaɪd/ /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪd/ v
befestigt
used as adjective

fortified wine n
Likörwein verstärkter Wein
wine with distilled beverage added

fortify /ˈfɔɹtɪfaɪ/ /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/ v
befestigen
increase the defenses of
anreichern
increase the nutritional value

fortitude /ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/ n
Kraft Standhaftigkeit Stärke
mental or emotional strength

fortnight /ˈfɔɹt.naɪt/ /ˈfɔːt.naɪt/ [ˈfɔəʔ.nɐjʔ] adv
vierzehn Tage zwei Wochen
period of two weeks

fortnightly adj
vierzehntäglich zweiwöchentlich
occurring once in a fortnight

fortnightly n
Halbmonatsschrift
a publication issued fortnightly; a bi-weekly

fortochka /ˈfɔːtətʃkə/ n
Klappfenster Kämpferfenster
small ventilation window spanning the frame of a window

fortress /ˈfɔɹ.tɹəs/ /ˈfɔː.tɹəs/ n
Festung
fortified place

fortuitous /fɔːˈtjuːɪtəs/ adj
durch (einen) glücklichen Zufall glücklich
happening by a lucky chance
zufällig
happening by chance, not necessarily a lucky one

fortuity n
Zufall
fortuitous event
Zufälligkeit
state of being fortuitous

fortunate /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃənɪt/ [ˈfoɹt͡ʃənətʰ] adj
verheißungsvoll
Auspicious
günstig verheißungsvoll
Bringing some good thing not foreseen as certain
glücklich
Lucky, favored by fortune
Coming by good luck or favorable chance

fortunately /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃənɪtli/ adv
glücklich mit Glück
in a fortunate manner
glücklicherweise zum Glück Gott sei Dank
it is fortunate that

fortune /ˈfɔɹtʃən/ /ˈfɔːtʃuːn/ n
Schicksal Glück
destiny
Glück
good luck
a chance
Vermögen
lots of riches

fortune cookie n
Glückskeks
computing
snack

fortune favors the bold proverb
das Glück hilft den Tapferen
luck favors the adventurous

fortune-telling n
Wahrsagen Wahrsagerei
fortunetelling, predicting one's future

fortuneteller n
Wahrsager Wahrsagerin
person who professes to predict the future in return for money

forty /ˈfɔɹti/ [ˈfɑɹɾij] numeral
vierzig
the cardinal number occurring after thirty-nine

forty-eight numeral
achtundvierzig
48

forty-first adj
einundvierzigste
41st

forty-five numeral
fünfundvierzig
45

forty-four numeral
vierundvierzig
44

forty-nine numeral
neunundvierzig
49

forty-one numeral
einundvierzig
41

forty-seven numeral
siebenundvierzig
47

forty-seventh adj
siebenundvierzigste
47th

forty-seventh n
siebenundvierzigste
1/47

forty-six numeral
sechsundvierzig
46

forty-three numeral
dreiundvierzig
43

forty-two numeral
zweiundvierzig
Cardinal number

forum /ˈfɔːɹəm/ n
Forum
Internet message board
place for discussion
form of discussion
gathering for the purpose of discussion

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ adj
fortgeschritten früh frühreif frühzeitig weit weit entwickelt
advanced beyond the usual degree; advanced for the season; precocious
vorder Front- Vorwärts- vorausgerichtet vorauszielend vordere
at the front
berechnet errechnet erwartet kalkuliert vorausberechnet vorausgesagt
expected in the future
begierig bereit ungeduldig
ready; prompt; ardently inclined; in a bad sense, eager or hasty
dreist frech kess naseweis vorlaut zudringlich
without customary restraint

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ adv
vorwärts weiter
in the usual direction of travel
ab ab diesem Tag ab jetzt in der Zukunft zukünftig
into the future
vorwärts vor vorn vorne weiter
towards the front

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ n
Bug
front part of a vessel
Stürmer Stürmerin
player nearest to the opposing soccer team

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ v
befördern begünstigen fördern voranbringen vorantreiben weiterbringen
advance, promote
absenden expedieren fortsenden nachsenden schicken senden
send (something received) to a third party

forward roll n
Purzelbaum Rolle
movement

fossa n
Fossa
mammal

fossil /ˈfɑːsəl/ /ˈfɒsəl/ n
Fossil
The mineralized remains of an animal or plant
anything extremely old, extinct, or outdated
a fossilized term

fossil fuel n
fossiler Brennstoff
fuel

fossiliferous adj
fossilführend fossilienhaltig
containing fossils

foster /ˈfɒstə/ /ˈfɔstɚ/ adj
Pflege-
providing parental care to unrelated children
receiving such care

foster /ˈfɒstə/ /ˈfɔstɚ/ v
pflegen
to cultivate and grow something
fördern nähren
to nurse or cherish something
(in Pflege) aufziehen (in Pflege) großziehen
to nurture or bring up offspring; or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child

foster child n
Pflegekind
a child in foster care

foster father n
Nährvater Pflegevater Ziehvater
an adult male who cares for a foster child

foster mother n
Nährmutter Pflegemutter Ziehmutter
an adult female who cares for a foster child

fouetté /ˈfwɛteɪ/ n
Fouetté
ballet move

foul /faʊl/ adj
schmutzig stinkend unrein
covered with, or containing, extraneous matter
stinkend widerlich
hateful; detestable; shameful; odious; wretched
faul widerlich
loathsome; disgusting
foul
not conformed to the established rules and customs of a game, conflict, test, etc.
ausdrückend unanständig unflätig vulgär
scurrilous; obscene or profane; abusive

foul /faʊl/ n
Foul Regelverstoß
offence in sports

foul /faʊl/ v
verstopften
to become clogged
sich verwickeln verwirrt werden
to become entangled
beschmutzen verschmutzen
to besmirch
verstopfen
to clog or obstruct
foulen
to commit a foul
To hit a ball outside of the baselines
to hit outside of the baselines
to make contact with an opposing player in order to gain advantage
verwickeln verwirren
to entangle
verschmutzen
to make dirty

foul language n
unflätige Sprache
profane words

foul play n
Foul Play Foulspiel
unfair, unethical, or criminal behavior
Verletzung der Regeln
violation of rules

foul-mouthed adj
mit Schimpfwörtern um sich werfend unflätig
of a user of bad language

found /faʊnd/ v
gründen errichten
to begin building
gründen
to start an organization

foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ n
Gründung
act of founding
Foundation
cosmetic cream
Stiftung
endowed institution or charity
Gründung Fundament
lowest and supporting part or member of a wall
Grundlage
that upon which anything is founded

founder /ˈfaʊndə/ /ˈfaʊndɚ/ n
Gründer Gründerin
one who founds, establishes, and erects; one who lays a foundation; an author
Eisengießer Glockengießer
one who casts metals in various forms
Eisengießer
worker in charge of the blast furnace and smelting

founder /ˈfaʊndə/ /ˈfaʊndɚ/ v
scheitern
to fail
sinken
to sink
stolpern
to stumble

founding father n
Gründervater Gründungsvater
man who founded something

founding member n
Gründungsmitglied
member of an organization that was involved in the organization's foundation

foundling n
Findelkind
abandoned child, left by its parent

foundry /faʊndɹi/ n
Gießerei
facility that melts metals

fount /fɒnt/ n
Born Quelle
metaphorical source
Quelle
something from which water flows

fountain /ˈfaʊn.tn̩/ [ˈfaʊn.ʔn̩] n
Brunnen
Springbrunnen Fontäne
artificial water feature
structure from which a fountain issues

fountain pen n
Füllfederhalter Füller
pen containing a reservoir of ink

fountainhead n
Quelle
a spring that is the source of a river
Quelle Ursprung
an abundant source of knowledge, etc.

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ n
Doppelvierer
in rowing
Vier vier
the digit or figure 4

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ numeral
vier Vier
the cardinal number 4

four hundred /ˈfoʊɹ ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈfɔː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
vierhundert
cardinal number 400

four o'clock n
vier Uhr
the start of the fifth hour

four of a kind n
Vierling Quartett
four cards of the same rank

four-dimensional adj
vierdimensional
measurable along four mutually perpendicular axes
of the four dimensions of space-time

four-door adj
viertürig
having four doors

four-door n
Viertürer
car

four-eyes n
Brillenschlange Brillenträger Brillenträgerin Vierauge
person who wears spectacles

four-leaf clover n
vierblättriges Kleeblatt
clover with four leaves

four-legged adj
vierbeinig
having four legs

four-stroke engine n
Viertakter Viertaktmotor
type of engine

four-wheel drive n
Allrad Allradantrieb
vehicle

fourfold v
vervierfachen vierfachen
increase to four times as much

fourhorn sculpin n
vierhörniger Seeskorpion
a species of fish

fourscore /ˈfɔːskɔː/ numeral
achtzig
4×20

foursome n
Foursome Vierer
group of four

fourteen /ˈfɔɹt.tin/ /ˈfɔː.tiːn/ /ˌfɔɹtˈtin/ /ˌfɔːˈtiːn/ numeral
vierzehn
cardinal number

fourteenth /ˌfɔɹˈtiːnθ/ /ˌfɔːˈtiːnθ/ adj
vierzehnte
ordinal form of the number fourteen

fourteenthly adv
vierzehntens
in the fourteenth place

fourth /fo(ː)ɹθ/ /foəθ/ /fɔɹθ/ /fɔːθ/ adj
vierte
ordinal form of the number four

fourth /fo(ː)ɹθ/ /foəθ/ /fɔɹθ/ /fɔːθ/ n
Vierter
person or thing in the fourth position

fourth estate n
vierte Gewalt
press

fourthly adv
viertens
in the fourth place

fowl /faʊl/ n
Geflügel Stück Federvieh
bird of the order Galliformes
Geflügel
birds which are hunted or kept for food

fowler n
Vogelfänger Vogelfängerin Vogeljäger Vogeljägerin
a hunter of wildfowl

fox /fɑks/ /fɒks/ n
Fuchs Füchsin Fuchsmännchen Fuchsrüde Fuchsweibchen Fähe
Vulpes
Fuchs
cunning person
any of the species in the tribe Vulpini
Fuchspelz
fox fur

fox cub n
Fuchswelpe
young fox

fox terrier n
Foxterrier Drahthaar-Foxterrier Drahthaarfox Glatthaar-Foxterrier Glatthaarfox
dog breeds

foxglove n
Fingerhut
plant of the genus Digitalis

foxhound n
Fuchshund
breed of dog

foxtail n
Borstenhirse Fuchsschwanz
foxtail grass
Fuchsschwanz
tail of a fox

foxtail millet n
Kolbenhirse Mauchert Mohar Mäuchert Pfennich
Setaria italica

foxtrot n
Foxtrott
a ballroom dance

foyer /ˈfoɪɘ/ /ˈfɔɪ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɪɝ/ n
Foyer
lobby, corridor, or waiting room

fracas /ˈfɹeɪkəs/ /ˈfɹækɑː/ /ˈfɹækɑːz/ n
Aufruhr Tumult
a noisy disorderly quarrel

fractal /ˈfɹæk.təl/ adj
fraktal
having the form of a fractal

fractal /ˈfɹæk.təl/ n
Fraktal
self-similar geometric figure
figure irregular at all scales

fraction /ˈfɹæk.ʃən/ n
Bruch Bruchzahl
arithmetic: ratio
Bruchteil Bruch
part of a whole

fractional distillation n
Abdestillation

fractious /ˈfɹæk.ʃəs/ adj
aufsässig widerspenstig zänkisch
given to troublemaking
mürrisch störrisch verdrießlich widerspenstig zänkisch
irritable, argumentative, quarrelsome

fracture /ˈfɹæk.tʃə/ n
Fraktur Bruch Knochenbruch
act of breaking, or something broken

fracture plane n
Bruchfläche

fragile /ˈfɹædʒaɪl/ /ˈfɹædʒəl/ adj
fragil zerbrechlich
easily broken or destroyed

fragility /fɹəˈd͡ʒɪlɪti/ n
Zerbrechlichkeit
condition or quality of being fragile

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ n
Satzfragment
grammar: a sentence
Fragment Bruchstück
portion or segment of an object

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ v
fragmentieren
to break apart
to cause to be broken into pieces

fragmentary adj
fragmentarisch
consisting of fragments

fragmentation n
Fragmentierung Zersplitterung Zertrümmerung
act of fragmenting or something fragmented; disintegration
Fragmentierung Zersplitterung
process by which fragments of an exploding bomb scatter.
the breaking up and dispersal of a file into non-contiguous areas of a disk
the breaking up of a data packet when larger than the transmission unit of a network

fragrance /ˈfɹeɪɡɹəns/ n
Duft Duftnote
pleasant smell or odour

fragrant /ˈfɹeɪ.ɡɹənt/ adj
duftend wohlriechend
sweet-smelling

frail /fɹeɪl/ adj
zerbrechlich
easily broken, mentally or physically fragile

frailty n
Schwäche Zerbrechlichkeit
condition of being frail

frame /fɹeɪm/ n
Rahmen Frame
chunk of data
Bild
piece of photographic film containing an image
Rahmen
rigid, generally rectangular mounting
Rahmen Gerüst
structural elements of a building or other constructed object
Figur Gestalt
structure of a person's body

frame /fɹeɪm/ v
einrahmen einfassen
add a decorative border to a picture
hereinlegen jemandem etwas anhängen reinlegen
cause a person to appear guilty
festlegen formen formulieren
establish a context in words
festlegen rahmen
position visually within a fixed boundary
ausarbeiten entwerfen
put together the structural elements

framer n
Gesetzgeber Gesetzschreiber
legislator

framework /ˈfɹeɪmwɜːk/ /ˈfɹeɪmwɝk/ n
Bezugssystem Gefüge Programmiergerüst Rahmenkonzept Rahmenwerk
a basic conceptual structure
Gerüst Fachwerk Rahmen
the arrangement of support beams that represent a buildings general shape and size

franc /fɹæŋk/ n
Franken
any of several units of currency
Franken Franc
former currency of France and Belgium

franchise /ˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪ̯z/ n
Franchise
authorization granted by a company to sell or distribute its goods or services in a certain area
Konzession
right or privilege officially granted by a government
Wahlrecht
right to vote at a public election

franchisee n
Franchisenehmer
holder of a franchise

franchising n
Franchising
the establishment, granting, or use of a franchise

francium /ˈfɹansɪəm/ /ˈfɹænsi.əm/ n
Francium
chemical element

frank /fɹæŋk/ adj
aufrichtig ehrlich offen
bluntly honest

frankincense n
Weihrauch
incense

franking n
Frankatur
franking

frankly /ˈfɹæŋkli/ adv
ehrlich gesagt um ehrlich zu sein
(speech act) In truth, to tell the truth

frankness /ˈfɹæŋknɛs/ n
Offenheit
frankness

frantic /ˈfɹæntɪk/ adj
außer sich rasend
In a state of panic, worry, frenzy or rush

fraternal /fɹəˈtɝnəl/ adj
brüderlich
of brothers

fraternity n
Gemeinschaft Vereinigung
group of people associated for a common purpose
Burschenschaft Verbindung
social organization of male students
Bruderschaft
the quality of being brothers

fraternization n
Verbrüderung
act of fraternizing

fraternize /ˈfɹætənɑɪz/ /ˈfɹætɚnɑɪz/ v
fraternisieren
to associate as friends with an enemy
verbrüdern
to associate with others in a brotherly manner

fratricide n
Brudermord Geschwistermord Geschwistertötung
killing of one's sibling
Brudermörder Brudermörderin Geschwistermörder Geschwistermörderin
person who commits this crime

fraud /fɹɑd/ /fɹɔd/ /fɹɔːd/ n
Betrug Schwindel
an act of deception
Hochstapelei
assumption of a false identity to such deceptive end
Betrüger Betrügerin Hochstapler
one who performs fraud

fraudulence /ˈfɹɔ.dʒə.ləns/ /ˈfɹɔː.djʊ.l(ə)ns/ n
Betrügerei
condition of being fraudulent

fraudulent /ˈfɹɑ.dʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔ.dʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.dʒʊ.lənt/ adj
betrügerisch betrugsanfällig schwindlerisch
dishonest; based on fraud or deception

fraught /fɹɔt/ /fɹɔːt/ adj
beladen belastet voll
charged or accompanied with
angespannt belastet gespannt hektisch nervenaufreibend
distressed
befrachtet beladen belastet
laden

fraulein n
Fräulein
a young German woman, a form of address

fray /fɹeɪ/ n
Getümmel Prügelei Rauferei Schlägerei Kampf Schlacht
affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee

fray /fɹeɪ/ v
aufreiben zermürben
to cause exhaustion to a person's mental strength
ausfransen
to unravel

frayed /fɹeɪd/ adj
ausgefranst zerfranst
unravelled

freak /fɹiːk/ n
Freak Spinner
nonconformist, especially in appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or business practices
person who has an obsession or extreme knowledge of something
Laune
sudden causeless change or turn of the mind

freak out v
ausflippen durchdrehen
react with anger or fear

freak show n
Monstrositätenschau
freak show

freakish /ˈfɹiːkɪʃ/ adj
freakig
resembling a freak
strange, unusual

freckle /ˈfɹɛkəl/ n
Fleckchen
any small spot
Sommersprosse
small pigmentation spot on the skin

freckled adj
sommersprossig
having freckles

freckled duck /ˌfɹɛkəld ˈdʌk/ n
Affenente
Stictonetta naevosa

free /fɹiː/ adj
befreit entlassen frei von
frei ungebunden
not imprisoned
unconstrained
without obligations
frei unbesetzt
not in use
frei kostenlos
software: with very few limitations on distribution or improvement
frei
unobstructed
without
mathematics: unconstrained

free /fɹiː/ adv
gratis umsonst
without needing to pay

free /fɹiː/ n
Freistoss
abbreviation of free kick

free /fɹiː/ v
befreien freisetzen
make free

free climbing n
Freeclimbing Freiklettern
rock climbing without aid

free imperial city n
Freie Reichsstadt
self-ruling city within the Holy Roman Empire subordinate only to the emperor

free kick n
Freistoß
kick played without interference of opposition

free love n
freie Liebe
practice of sexual intercourse without the restraints of marriage or commitment

free market n
freie Markt
type of market

free morpheme n
freies Morphem
type of morpheme

free of charge adj
gratis frei kostenfrei kostenlos umsonst
not requiring any payment - adjective

free software n
freie Software
software that can be freely copied and modified

free speech /fɹiː ˈspiːtʃ/ n
Redefreiheit freie Meinungsäußerung
right to express an opinion in public

free spirit n
Freigeist
nonconformist

free state n
Freistaat
political entity whose political status is less than that of a fully sovereign nation-state

free time n
Freizeit
time that can be spent on one's own activities rather than work

free trade n
Freihandel Handelsfreiheit freier Handel
trade free from government interference

free trade area n
Freihandelszone
region of unrestricted trade

free variable n
freie Variable
variable that is not bound to a storage location

free will n
freier Wille
ability to choose one's actions

free-diving n
Apnoetauchen
any of various aquatic disciplines

freebie /ˈfɹiːbi/ n
Gratisgeschenk Produktprobe Werbegeschenk
something which is free

freedom /ˈfɹidəm/ /ˈfɹiːdəm/ n
Freiheit
not being imprisoned or enslaved
The lack of a specific constraint

freedom fighter n
Freiheitskämpfer Freiheitskämpferin
fighter

freedom of assembly /ˈfɹiːdəməvəˈsɛmbli/ n
Versammlungsfreiheit
right of citizens to freely congregate or assemble

freedom of contract /fɹiː.dəm.əv.kɒn.tɹækt/ n
Vertragsfreiheit
freedom of individuals to bargain among themselves

freedom of movement /fɹiː.dəm.əv.muːv.mənt/ n
Freizügigkeit
the right of a citizen to travel within a state, and to leave and return to that state

freedom of panorama n
Panoramafreiheit
provision in copyright law

freedom of religion /fɹiː.dəm.əv.ɹɪ.lɪ.dʒən/ n
Religionsfreiheit Glaubensfreiheit
the right to hold any religious beliefs

freedom of the city n
Ehrenbürgerschaft
honor bestowed by certain cities, towns, and (Britain) local councils
Stadtbürgerrecht
rights and privileges enjoyed by the freemen of medieval cities

freedom of the press /fɹiː.dəm.əv.θə.pɹɛs/ n
Pressefreiheit
right of media to disseminate ideas and opinions

freedom to roam n
Jedermannsrecht Wegefreiheit
right to access public or privately owned land

freegan /ˈfɹiːɡən/ n
Freeganer
a person who uses thrown-out items

freeganism n
Freeganismus
practice of living as a freegan

freelance /ˈfɹiˌlæns/ /ˈfɹiːlɑːns/ n
freier Mitarbeiter
Someone who sells his services to clients without a long-term contract

freelancer n
Freiberufler freier Mitarbeiter
who freelances

freeload v
schmarotzen schnorren trittbrettfahren
to live off the generosity of others

freeloader /ˈfɹiːləʊdə(ɹ)/ n
Schmarotzer Schnorrer Trittbrettfahrer
one who does not contribute or pay appropriately

freely /ˈfɹili/ adv
frei
in a free manner

freemasonry n
Freimaurerei
fellowship and sympathy

freemium n
Freemium

freestanding adj
freistehend
standing or set apart

freestyle /ˈfɹiːˌstaɪl/ n
Freistil Freistilschwimmen
front crawl

freethinker n
Freidenker Freidenkerin
person who has formed their opinions using reason and rational enquiry

freeware n
Freeware
free of charge software

freeway /ˈfɹiː.wei/ n
Autobahn
road designed for safe high-speed motoring

freewheel n
Freilauf
device

freewheeling /ˈfɹiˌ(h)wilɪŋ/ /ˈfɹiːˌ(h)wiːlɪŋ/ adj
Freilauf- frei und ungebunden freilaufend sorglos unbekümmert
unbounded by rules or conventions

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ n
Einfrieren
(computing) state when the system ceases to respond to inputs
Frost
period of cold

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ v
frieren einfrieren
of temperature, to drop below zero
frieren
to be affected by cold
to prevent movement of someone's financial assets
erstarren frieren
to become motionless
gefrieren einfrieren
to become solid due to low temperature
einfrieren frieren
to lower something's temperature to freezing point

freeze frame n
Standbild
single still frame

freeze-dried adj
gefriergetrocknet
subjected to freeze-drying

freeze-drying n
Gefriertrocknung
process of dehydration by sublimation

freezer /fɹiːzə/ n
Gefrierraum
room
Gefrierschrank Gefriertruhe
stand-alone appliance

freezer burn n
Gefrierbrand
desiccation caused by being kept in a freezer too long

freezing point n
Gefrierpunkt
temperature

freezing rain n
Eisregen gefrierender Regen
rain which freezes upon contact with the ground

freight /fɹeɪt/ n
Fracht
goods
payment for transportation

french fries n
Pommes frites Fritten Pommes
deep fried strips of potato

frenetic /fɹəˈnɛt.ɪk/ adj
frenetisch
fast, frantic, harried, or frenzied

frenzy /ˈfɹɛnzi/ n
Rausch Wahn Wut
state of wild activity or panic

frequency /ˈfɹiːkwənsi/ n
Frequenz
number of occurrences divided by time
Häufigkeit Frequenz
property of occurring often rather than infrequently
Frequenz Häufigkeit Regelmäßigkeit
rate of occurrence of anything

frequency modulation n
Frequenzmodulation
use of a modulating wave

frequent /fɹɪˈkwɛnt/ /ˈfɹiː.kwənt/ adj
häufig
done or occurring often

frequentative adj
frequentativ
serving to express the frequent repetition of an action

frequentative n
Frequentativ Frequentativum Iterativ Iterativum
subclass of imperfective verbs that denotes a continuously repeated action

frequentative aspect n
Frequentativum
grammatical subclass of the imperfective aspect

frequently /ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/ adv
häufig
at frequent intervals

frequently asked questions n
häufig gestellte Fragen
online document

fresco /ˈfɹɛskoʊ/ /ˈfɹɛskəʊ/ n
Fresko Freske
artwork made by applying water-based pigment to wet or fresh lime mortar or plaster
Freskomalerei Fresko
technique used to make such an artwork

fresh /fɹɛʃ/ adj
frisch
of produce, not from storage
new or clean
refreshing or cool
frech
rude or inappropriate

fresh air n
frische Luft
clean air from outside

fresh start n
Neuanfang
new beginning, without prejudices

fresh water n
Süßwasser
water with little salt

freshers' week n
Orientierungswoche
The week before the academic aspect

freshman /ˈfɹɛʃmən/ n
Highschool-Schüler im ersten Jahr Highschool-Schülerin im ersten Jahr Neuntklässler Neuntklässlerin Student im ersten Jahr Student im ersten Semester
a person of either sex entering the first year of an institution
Neuling
novice; one in the rudiments of knowledge

freshness /ˈfɹɛʃnəs/ n
Frische
freshness

fret /fɹɛt/ n
Bund Bundstäbchen
one of the pieces of metal, etc., across the neck of a guitar or other string instrument

fret /fɹɛt/ v
besorgen beunruhigen grämen nervös machen sorgen
to be anxious, to worry
aufregen belästigen beunruhigen irritieren plagen quälen
to chafe or irritate; to worry
essen fressen verschlingen
to consume, devour
anfressen aufessen auffressen einnehmen fressen nagen
to gnaw, consume, eat away
schimpfen
to utter peevish expressions through irritation or worry
aussägen heraussägen sägen
to cut through with a fretsaw

fretful /ˈfɹɛtfəl/ adj
gereizt schlechtgelaunt übelgelaunt
irritable
ruhelos
restless

fretsaw n
Laubsäge
saw

friable /ˈfɹaɪəbl̩/ adj
brüchig krümelig
easily broken into small fragments, crumbled, or reduced to powder

friar /ˈfɹaɪə/ /ˈfɹaɪɚ/ n
Ordensbruder Mönch
member of certain Christian orders

friary adj
klösterlich mönchisch ordensbrüderlich
like a friar; relating to friars or to a convent

friary n
Kloster Konvent Mönchskloster
house or dwelling of friars

fricassee /ˈfɹɪ.kəˌseɪ/ /ˈfɹɪ.kəˌsi/ n
Frikassee
meat or poultry cut into small pieces, stewed or fried and served in its own gravy

fricassee /ˈfɹɪ.kəˌseɪ/ /ˈfɹɪ.kəˌsi/ v
frikassieren
to cook meat or poultry in this manner

fricative /ˈfɹɪkətɪv/ adj
frikativ
produced by air flowing through a restriction in the oral cavity

fricative /ˈfɹɪkətɪv/ n
Frikativ Reibelaut
consonant

fricatization n
Frikatisierung
making or becoming fricative

fricatized adj
frikatisiert
having undergone fricatization

friction /ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/ n
Reibung
A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact
The rubbing of one object or surface against another
Friktion Reiberei
conflict

fridge-freezer n
Kühlkombination
An appliance consisting of a fridge and a freezer

fried /fɹaɪd/ adj
gebraten frittiert
cooked by frying

fried egg n
Spiegelei
egg that has been shallow fried

fried rice n
Eierreis
form of rice

friend /frɪnd/ /fɹɛnd/ n
Freundchen
(sarcastic) form of address used to warn someone
Freundin Freund Liebste Liebster
boyfriend or girlfriend
Freund
object or idea that can be used for good
Freund Freundin
person who provides assistance
person who backs something
Freund Freundin Kamerad Kumpel Kameradin Kumpelin
person whose company one enjoys
Bekannte Bekannter
person with whom you are acquainted

friend /frɪnd/ /fɹɛnd/ v
anfreunden
to act as the friend of

friend with benefits n
Freund mit gewissen Vorzügen Freundin mit gewissen Vorzügen Sexfreund Sexfreundin
friend with whom one has a casual sexual relationship

friend zone /ˈfɹɛnd zoʊn/ /ˈfɹɛnd zəʊn/ n
Friendzone
situation

friendless adj
freundlos
without friends

friendliness n
Freundlichkeit
the quality of being friendly

friendly /ˈfɹɛndli/ adj
freundlich
approachable, warm
characteristic of friendliness

friendly /ˈfɹɛndli/ adv
freundlich
in a friendly manner

friendly fire /ˌfɹɛnd.liˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
Beschuss durch die eigene Seite Eigenbeschuss Friendly Fire Nutzfeuer eigenes Feuer irrtümlicher Beschuss der eigenen Streitkräfte
fire from allied or friendly forces

friends /fɹɛn(d)z/ n
Freunde Freundinnen
participants in a two-way friendship

friendship /ˈfɹɛndʃɪp/ n
Freundschaft
(uncountable) condition of being friends
(countable) friendly relationship

frieze /ˈfɹiːz/ n
Fries Friese
kind of coarse cloth
Fries
architecture: space between architrave and cornice
sculptured or richly ornamented band

frigate /ˈfɹɪɡ.ət/ n
Fregatte
A 19th c. type of warship
A modern type of warship
An obsolete type of sailing warship

frigatebird /ˈfɹɪ.ɡətˌbɝd/ n
Fregattvogel
bird of the family Fregatidae

fright /fɹaɪt/ /fɹʌit/ n
Schreck Schrecken Angst
A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger

frighten /ˈfɹaɪtn̩/ v
erschrecken ängstigen beängstigen Angst machen schrecken
to disturb with fear

frightened /ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/ adj
erschrocken furchtsam verängstigt
afraid, suffering from fear

frightening /ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋ/ adj
schreckerregend sinjagend
scary

frigid /ˈfɹɪdʒɪd/ adj
kalt
sexually unresponsive, especially of a woman

frikadelle /fɹɪkəˈdɛlə/ n
Frikadelle
meatball of North European origin

frilled lizard n
Kragenechse
lizard

fringe /fɹɪndʒ/ adj
Rand
outside the mainstream

fringe /fɹɪndʒ/ n
Franse
decorative border
Rand Randgruppe
members of a social group holding unorthodox views
Rand
peripheral part

fringe benefit n
Sachbezug
benefit received in addition to pay

fringed /fɹɪndʒd/ adj
befranst
possessing a fringe

friseur n
Friseur
a hairdresser

frisk /fɹɪsk/ v
scherzen
to frolic
filzen
to search somebody by feeling their clothes

frisky /ˈfɹɪski/ adj
energiegeladen lebhaft
playful; energetic; lively; enthusiastic
(sexuell) erregt geil
sexually aroused

fritillary n
Schachblume Kaiserkrone
plant of genus Fritillaria

fritter /ˈfɹɪtə/ /ˈfɹɪtɚ/ n
Bratling Küchle im Teigmantel
dish made by deep-frying

fritter /ˈfɹɪtə/ /ˈfɹɪtɚ/ v
zerbrechen zerkleinern zerteilen
to break into small pieces
kleinschneiden würfeln zerkleinern zerteilen
to cut meat into small pieces
frickeln prötteln verzetteln
to waste time

frivolity n
Frivolität
frivolous act
state of being frivolous

frivolous /ˈfɹɪv.əl.əs/ adj
leichtfertig albern flatterhaft
silly; especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner

frizz /fɹɪz/ n
Krause
mass of hair

frizz /fɹɪz/ v
kräuseln verwuscheln
of hair: to form into a mass of curls
aufrauen
to form into little burs, knobs, or tufts, as the nap of cloth

frizzy /ˈfɹɪzi/ adj
kräuslig
formed of a mass of small, tight, wiry curls

frock /fɹɑk/ /fɹɒk/ n
Kleid Kutte
female garment

frock coat n
Gehrock
coat with long skirts

frog /fɹɑɡ/ /fɹɒɡ/ n
Frosch
amphibian
end of a string instrument’s bow
Strahl
organ in a horse’s foot

frog in one's throat n
einen Frosch im Hals haben
hoarseness

frog legs n
Froschschenkel
hind legs of frog as food

frog's-eye view n
Froschperspektive
point of view from the ground or from within a system

frogman n
Froschmann Kampfschwimmer Kampftaucher Taucher
diver

frogmouth n
Eulenschwalme
bird of the family Podargidae

frogspawn n
Froschlaich
frogs' eggs

frolic /ˈfɹɑːlɪk/ /ˈfɹɒlɪk/ n
Scherz
playful antic

frolic /ˈfɹɑːlɪk/ /ˈfɹɒlɪk/ v
scherzen
behave playfully and uninhibitedly

from /fɹɒm/ /fɹɔm/ /fɹəm/ /fɹʌm/ preposition
von aus
with the origin, starting point or initial reference of or at
with the source or provenance of or at
von vor
with the separation, exclusion or differentiation of

from A to Z
von A bis Z
comprehensively

from now on adv
ab jetzt von jetzt an
from now, indefinitely

from pillar to post adv
von Pontius zu Pilatus
from one place to another

from scratch
von Grund auf
von Grund auf von der Pike auf von neuem
from the beginning

from the bottom of one's heart
aus der Tiefe seines Herzens
in earnest, with one's full feelings

from the cradle to the grave
von der Wiege bis zur Bahre

from the ground up adv
von Grund auf von der Pike auf
from the beginning

from the word go adv
vom ersten Moment an
from the very beginning

from time to time
von Zeit zu Zeit ab und zu
occasionally

frond /fɹɑnd/ /fɹɒnd/ n
Farnwedel
leaf of a fern
Wedel
leaf or object resembling a fern leaf

front /fɹʌnt/ adj
Vorderzungen- vorderer
phonetics: pronounced toward the front of the mouth

front /fɹʌnt/ n
Vorderseite Frontseite
facing side
Vorderseite Front
main entrance side
Front Wetterfront
meteorology: interface between airmasses
Front Frontlinie
military: area or line of conflict
Frontmann
public face of covert organisation

front /fɹʌnt/ v
fingieren vormachen vorspielen
assume false or disingenuous appearances

front controller pattern n
Front Controller
structural (and partitioning) design pattern

front end n
Front-End
(computing) that part of a hardware or software system that is closest to the user

front garden n
Vorgarten
garden at the front of a property

front line n
Front
military boundary between opposing positions

front man n
Strohfrau Strohmann
public face

front page n
Titelblatt Titelseite
initially visible page of a publication

front runner n
Spitzenkandidat
most likely winner in a contest, election, etc.

front vowel n
Vorderzungenvokal vorderer Vokal
Any vowel sound produced in the front of the mouth

front-end loader n
Radlader
front-end loader

front-wheel drive n
Frontantrieb Vorderradantrieb
layout in which only ront wheels drive

frontal /ˈfɹʌntəl/ adj
Stirn frontal
of or relating to the forehead or frontal bone

frontal lobe n
Frontallappen
division of cerebrum

frontier /fɹʌnˈtɪə/ /fɹʌnˈtɪɹ/ n
Grenze Landesgrenze Staatsgrenze
part of a country that fronts or faces another country or an unsettled region

frontispiece /ˈfɹʌn.tɪˌspiːs/ n
Frontispiz
publishing: illustration

frore adj
bitterkalt eiskalt
extremely cold; frozen

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ n
Frost
cold weather that would cause frost
Reif Frost
cover of minute ice crystals

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ v
glasieren
to coat with white icing to resemble frost

frost fair n
frostjahrmarkt

frost heave n
Frosthub
raising

frostbite n
Erfrierung Frostbeule
the freezing of some part of the body

frostbitten adj
erfroren
affected by frostbite

frosty adj
frostig
cold, chilly

froth /fɹɑθ/ /fɹɒθ/ /fɹɔθ/ n
Schaum
foam

froth /fɹɑθ/ /fɹɒθ/ /fɹɔθ/ v
schäumen
To bubble
aufschäumen
To create froth

frothy adj
schaumig
foamy or churned

froward /ˈfɹoʊ.ɚd/ /ˈfɹəʊ.(w)əd/ adj
eigensinnig trotzig
Disobedient, contrary, unmanageable

frown /fɹaʊn/ n
Stirnrunzeln finsterer Blick
facial expression

frown /fɹaʊn/ v
finster dreinblicken missbilligen
runzeln die Stirn runzeln
to have a frown on one's face

frown upon v
missbilligen nicht gutheißen unbeliebt sein verpönen
facial expression

frozen /ˈfɹəʊzən/ adj
gefroren
in the state of that which freezes

fructose /ˈfɹʌk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʌk.təʊz/ n
Fructose Fruktose Fruchtzucker
monosaccharide ketose sugar

frugal /ˈfɹuːɡəl/ adj
genügsam frugal
economical, avoiding waste, thrifty

frugality /fɹuːˈɡæləti/ n
Einfachheit Frugalität Genügsamkeit Sparsamkeit
quality of being frugal; prudent economy; thrift

fruit /fɹut/ /fɹuːt/ n
Spross Sprössling Frucht
figuratively: child of a marriage
Frucht Früchte Obst
figuratively: positive end result or reward of labour or effort
Schwuchtel Schwuler Tunte
offensive slang: homosexual or effeminate man
Frucht Obst
part of plant
food

fruit /fɹut/ /fɹuːt/ v
fruchten
to produce fruit

fruit dove n
Flaumfußtaube Fruchttaube
dove in the genus Ptilinopus

fruit fly n
Essigfliege Fruchtfliege Obstfliege Taufliege
Drosophilidae
Bohrfliege Fruchtfliege
Tephritidae

fruit juice n
Fruchtsaft Obstsaft
juice of fruit

fruit salad n
Obstsalat Fruchtsalat
salad made of fruit

fruit tree n
Obstbaum
a tree that bears a crop of edible fruit on a regular basis

fruitarian n
Fructarier Fruganer Frugivorer Fruitaner Fruitarier Fruktarier
variant of vegetarian

fruitcake /ˈfɹuːt.keɪk/ n
Früchtebrot Früchtekuchen
cake

fruiterer /ˈfɹutəɹə/ /ˈfɹuːtəɹə/ n
Obstfrau Obsthändler Obsthändlerin Obsthöke Obsthöker Obsthökerin
one who sells fruit

fruitful adj
fruchtbar
favorable to the growth
productive, yielding benefits

fruiting body n
Fruchtkörper
fungal structure

fruition /fɹu.ˈɪʃ.ən/ /ˈfɹuː.ɪʃ.ən/ n
Verwirklichung
fulfillment of something worked for

fruitless /ˈfɹutləs/ /ˈfɹuːtləs/ adj
unfruchtbar
unable to have children
ergebnislos fruchtlos resultatlos unerquicklich unersprießlich unfruchtbar
unproductive; useless

fruitlike adj
obstähnlich
resembling fruit

fruity /ˈfɹuːti/ adj
fruchtig
containing fruit or fruit flavouring

frumpy /ˈfɹʌm.pi/ /ˈfɹʌm.pɪ/ adj
ohne jeden Schick stillos
dowdy, unfashionable

frustrate /fɹəˈstɹeɪt/ /ˈfɹʌstɹeɪt/ v
frustrieren
to disappoint or defeat

frustration /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
Frustration
act of frustrating
thing that frustrates
Frust Frustration
feeling of annoyance

frustum n
Kegelstumpf Pyramidenstumpf Stumpf
truncated cone or pyramid

fry /fɹaɪ/ v
grillen braten
informal: be executed by the electric chair
kochen braten
suffer because of too much heat
braten
to cook (something) in hot fat or oil
(intransitive) cook in hot fat or oil

frying pan n
Bratpfanne Pfanne
long-handled, shallow pan used for frying food

fuchsia /ˈfjuːʃə/ n
Fuchsie
plant
colour

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ interjection
Kacke! Mist! Scheißdreck! Scheiße! Schiete!
expression of dismay or discontent

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ n
Fick Bums Geficke Gevögel Nummer Ritt
an act of sexual intercourse
Arschloch Ficker Scheißkerl Wichser
highly contemptible person
Fickpartner Fickpartnerin
sexual partner

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ v
ficken vögeln bumsen pimpern knallen nageln
to have sexual intercourse—obscene or vulgar
ficken nageln knallen eindringen einführen einlochen
to insert an object into a specified body part
bescheißen verarschen verscheißern
to put in an extremely difficult or impossible situation

fuck all pronoun
einen Scheißdreck
nothing at all or very little

fuck around v
herumhuren
to have sex with many partners

fuck buddy n
Fickfreund Fickfreundin Sexfreund Sexfreundin
vulgar term for a sex partner without emotional attachment

fuck me interjection
fick mich
a vulgar expression of dismay at undesired events happening to oneself

fuck off interjection
abhauen verpiss dich!
go away!

fuck off v
verpissen
go to hell, disappear, screw oneself

fuck this interjection
Scheiß drauf

fuck up /ˈfʌkˌʌp/ /ˌfʌkˈʌp/ v
verbocken
to botch or make a mess of
zurichten übel
to cause damage to someone’s body
Mist bauen
to make a mistake, to go wrong

fuck you n
fick dich verpiss dich
fuck you

fuckable adj
fickbar
sexually attractive

fucked /fʌkt/ adj
im Arsch
broken
gefickt in der Scheiße
in trouble
hackedicht
very drunk

fucker /ˈfʌk.ə(ɹ)/ n
Scheißer
an undesirable person
Bumser Ficker Hurenbock
one who fucks

fucking /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ adj
scheiß-
as an intensifier
Scheiß
offensive or worthless

fucking /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ n
Fick
an act of sexual intercourse

fucktard n
Arschloch
an extraordinarily stupid person

fuddle /ˈfʌdəl/ v
betütern saufen sich betrinken trinken
intoxicate

fudge /fʌdʒ/ interjection
Mist!
euphemism for "fuck!"

fudge /fʌdʒ/ n
Pfusch Pfuscherei
a less than perfect decision or solution
Fälschung Schwindel frisierte Geschichte
a made-up story; nonsense; humbug
Buttertoffee
a very sweet confection
Ausweichen Herumreden Schaumschlägerei
deliberately misleading or vague answer
Blödsinn
light or frothy nonsense

fudge /fʌdʒ/ v
frisieren
To alter something from its true state
ausweichen
To try to avoid giving a direct answer

fuel /ˈfjuːəl/ [ˈfjuw əɫ] n
Brennstoff Treibstoff
substance consumed to provide energy

fuel /ˈfjuːəl/ [ˈfjuw əɫ] v
schüren anheizen
to exacerbate, to cause to grow or become greater
betanken
to provide with fuel

fuel cell /ˈfjuː(ə)l sɛl/ n
Brennstoffzelle
electrochemical device

fuel gauge n
Benzinuhr Tankuhr
measuring instrument

fuel rod n
Brennstab

fuel tank n
Kraftstofftank
a container of fuel

fug /fʌɡ/ v
Muff
A heavy, musty, and unpleasant atmosphere, usually in a poorly-ventilated area

fugacious /fjuːˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
flüchtig
Fleeting, fading quickly, transient

fugitive /ˈfjuːd͡ʒɪtɪv/ adj
flüchtig
elusive or difficult to retain
fleeing or running away
flüchtig kurzlebig vorübergehend
transient, fleeting or ephemeral

fugitive /ˈfjuːd͡ʒɪtɪv/ n
Flüchtling
a person who is fleeing or escaping from something

fugue /ˈfjuːɡ/ n
Fuge
piece of music
anything in literature, poetry, film, painting, etc., that resembles a fugue in structure or complexity

fulcrum /ˈfʊlk.ɹəm/ /ˈfʌlk.ɹəm/ n
Drehpunkt Angelpunkt Hebelstützpunkt
support about which a lever pivots

fulfill /fəˈfɪl/ /fʊlˈfɪl/ v
erfüllen einhalten
to carry out
erfüllen
to comply with
to satisfy emotionally

fulfillment /fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/ n
Erfüllung
state of being fulfilled

fulfilment /fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/ n
Erfüllung
being fulfilled

fuliginous /fjuːˈlɪ.dʒɪ.nəs/ adj
rußig
pertaining to or resembling soot

full /fʊl/ adj
komplett vollständig
complete
voll
containing the maximum possible amount
voll satt
satisfied, in relation to eating
ganz gesamt
total, entire

full /fʊl/ v
walken
to make cloth denser

full board n
Vollpension
hotel rate

full circle /ˌfʊl ˈsɜː.kəl/ /ˌfʊl ˈsɝ.kəl/ n
Vollwinkel
(geometry) arc of 360 degrees

full house n
Full House
maximum capacity
three of a kind and a pair

full moon n
Vollmond
phase of moon when in opposition to sun
the moon when in opposition to sun

full name n
Vollname
full name of a person

full of oneself adj
eingebildet ganz von sich eingenommen von sich eingenommen
egotistical

full score n
Partitur
sheet music

full screen adj
Vollbild
occupying all the available displayable surface

full stop /ˌfʊl ˈstɒp/ interjection
Punkt Punkt. Aus. Ende Punktum basta und damit basta
And nothing less

full stop /ˌfʊl ˈstɒp/ n
Punkt
The punctuation mark “.”

full time n
Vollzeit
full number of hours usually worked in a day or week

full verb n
Vollverb
verb which has semantic meaning

full-blooded adj
Rasse- Vollblut- reinrassig vollblütig
of purebred ancestry

full-blown adj
aufgeblüht in voller Blüte
at the peak of blossom
aufgeblüht entfaltet vollendet vollgeblasen
completely developed or formed
vollgeblasen
filled with wind

full-bodied adj
würzig

full-fledged adj
flügge
having all its feathers; able to fly
vollwertig
having full qualification, credentials or preparation

fuller /ˈfʊlə(ɹ)/ n
Walker
person

fuller's earth /ˌfʊləz ˈɜːθ/ n
Bleicherde Fullererde Walkererde
A fine clay used in fulling cloth

fullness /ˈfʊlnəs/ n
Fülle Vollsein Vollständigkeit
being full
Füllungsausmaß Füllungsgrad Füllungsstufe Füllungszustand
degree to which a space is full
Erfülltheit Erfüllung
degree to which fate has become known

fullwidth adj
vollbreit
occupying two columns on a traditional text display

fully /ˈfʊli/ adv
völlig
to a full extent

fulmar n
Eissturmvogel
seabird in the genus Fulmarus

fulminant adj
fulminant
coming on quickly and destructively

fulminating silver n
Knallsilber

fulsome /ˈfʊlsəm/ adj
ausgiebig reichhaltig reichlich uneingeschränkt weitschweifig überreichlich
abundant, copious
anbiedernd schmeichlerisch überschwänglich
excessively flattering (connoting insincerity)
entwickelt gereift reif vollentwickelt
fully developed, mature
geschmacklos taktlos widerlich übereifrig übertrieben
offensive to good taste, tactless, overzealous, excessive

fumarole n
Fumarole
opening in the crust of an astronomical body that emits steam and gases

fumble /ˈfʌmbəl/ n
Fumble
ball that has been dropped

fumble /ˈfʌmbəl/ v
patzen
To drop a ball or a baton etc
fummeln
To handle nervously or awkwardly

fume /fjuːm/ n
Qualm Rauch
gas or vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale

fume /fjuːm/ v
qualmen rauchen
to emit fumes
schäumen
to express or feel great anger

fume hood n
Abzug
a ventilated compartment in which chemical procedures may be undertaken

fumitory n
Erdrauch
plant

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ adj
lustig spaßig Spaß
enjoyable, amusing

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ n
Spaß Amüsement Vergnügen
enjoyment or amusement

fun fact n
Funfact

fun house n
Freudenhaus
euphemism for brothel

funambulate /fjʊˈnæmbjʊleɪt/ v
auf dem Seil tanzen
tightrope-walk

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ n
Funktion Zweck
biology: physiological activity of an organ or body part
Funktion
computing: routine that returns a result
mathematics: a relation between a set of inputs and a set of permissible outputs
chemistry: characteristic behavior of a chemical compound
relation where one thing is dependent on another
Funktion Feier Festveranstaltung
official or social occasion
Funktion Aufgabe
professional or official position
Funktion Funktionalität
what something does or is used for

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ v
funktionieren wirken arbeiten funzen
to carry on a function
fungieren
to have a function

functional /ˈfʌŋk(t)ʃənəl/ adj
funktional funktionell funktions
having semantics defined purely in terms of mathematical functions, without side-effects
Funktions Gebrauchs funktional funktionell operativ
in good working order
funktionell Funktions Gebrauchs funktional zweckmäßig
useful, serving a purpose

functional /ˈfʌŋk(t)ʃənəl/ n
Funktional
a function that takes a function as its argument

functional analysis n
Funktionalanalysis
branch of mathematics

functional group n
funktionelle Gruppe
characteristic grouping of elements

functional programming n
funktionale Programmierung
programming paradigm

functionalism /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪzəm/ n
Funktionalismus
architecture

functionality n
Funktionalität
ability

functionary n
Funktionär Funktionärin
a person employed as an official in a bureaucracy

functor /ˈfʌŋktə/ n
Funktor
category theory: category mapping

fund /ˈfʌnd/ n
anlegen
money-management operation
Fonds Kapital
sum or source of money

fund /ˈfʌnd/ v
finanzieren
to pay for

fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/ adj
fundamental grundlegend grundsätzlich
pertaining to the foundation or basis; serving for the foundation

fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/ n
Grundlage
a leading or primary principle, rule, law, or article

fundamental interaction n
fundamentale Wechselwirkung
basic forces that act between elementary particles

fundamental theorem n
Fundamentalsatz
fundamental theorem

fundamentalism n
Fundamentalismus
religion

fundamentalist n
Fundamentalist Fundamentalistin
one who reduces religion to strict interpretation of core or original texts

funded /ˈfʌndɪd/ adj
angelegt investierte legte an
having financial support

fundiform /ˈfʌndɪfɔːm/ adj
schleuderförmig
sling-shaped

funding /ˈfʌndɪŋ/ n
Finanzierung
money provided as funds

fundraiser /ˈfʌnd.ɹeɪ.zə/ /ˈfʌnd.ɹeɪ.zɚ/ n
Spendenaktion
event undertaken to get money

fundraising /ˈfʌndˌɹeɪzɪŋ/ n
Mittelakquisition Mittelbeschaffung Fundraising
raising money

funds /fʌndz/ n
Geld Geldmittel
financial resources

funeral /ˈfjunəɹəl/ /ˈfjuːnəɹəl/ n
Beerdigung Bestattung Begräbnis
ceremony to honour a deceased person

funeral home n
Bestattungshaus Bestattungsinstitut
business providing funeral services
Trauerhalle
mortuary

funeral march n
Trauermarsch
slow march often played at funerals

funerary /ˈfjuːn(ə)ɹi/ adj
Grab
relating to a funeral

funereal /fjuːˈnɪəɹɪ.əl/ adj
Beisetzung
relating to a funeral

fungibility n
Fungibilität
property of a good or a commodity whereby individual units are capable of mutual substitution

fungible /ˈfʌndʒɪbəl/ adj
fungibel vertretbar
able to be substituted for something of equal value

fungicide /ˈfʌŋɡɪsaɪd/ n
Fungizid
substance used to kill fungus

fungus /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/ n
Pilz
any member of the kingdom Fungi

funicular n
Drahtseilbahn Seilbahn
rail transit system

funk /fʌŋk/ n
Funk
genre of popular music

funnel /ˈfʌnəl/ n
Trichter
utensil used to guide poured liquids

funnel cake n
Strauben
specialty baked good

funny /ˈfʊnɪ/ /ˈfʌni/ adj
lustig komisch spaßig
amusing; comical
eigenartig komisch merkwürdig seltsam
strange; unusual

funny bone n
Musikantenknochen
nerve

fur /fɚ/ /fɜː(ɹ)/ [fɜ̝ː] n
Pelz Fell
hairy coat of a mammal, especially when fine, soft and thick
Pelz
hairy skin processed to serve as clothing
pelt used to make, trim or line clothing apparel
coating resembling fur

fur coat n
Pelzmantel Pelz
coat made of animal fur

fur seal n
Seebär
marine mammal

furan n
Furan
any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds

furious /ˈfjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /ˈfjʊɹ.i.əs/ adj
furios
wütend erbost
transported with passion or fury

furl /fɝl/ v
aufrollen bergen einrollen
to lower, roll up and secure something

furlough /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ləʊ/ /ˈfɝ.loʊ/ n
Hafturlaub Urlaub Ausgang Freigang
leave of absence
Zwangsurlaub unbezahlter Zwangsurlaub
period of unpaid time off used by an employer to reduce costs

furlough /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ləʊ/ /ˈfɝ.loʊ/ v
zwangsbeurlauben
to bar (an employee) form working
beurlauben
to grant a furlough

furnace /ˈfɜːnɪs/ /ˈfɝnɪs/ n
Heizung Ofen
device for heating a building
Ofen Hochofen Schmelzofen
device for heating in a factory, melting metals, etc

furnish /ˈfɜːnɪʃ/ /ˈfɝnɪʃ/ v
möblieren einrichten
to provide with furniture or other equipment
ausrüsten
to supply

furnished /ˈfɜːnɪʃt/ /ˈfɝnɪʃt/ adj
möbliert
supplied with furniture

furnishings n
Ausstattung Einrichtung
object other than furniture in a room

furniture /ˈfɜːnɪtʃə/ /ˈfɝnɪtʃɚ/ n
Möbel Möbelstück
large movable items

furrier /ˈfɜɹiəɹ/ /ˈfɜːɹi.ə/ /ˈfʌɹi.ə/ n
Kürschner
person who sells, makes and deals otherwise with fur

furrow /ˈfʌɹoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹəʊ/ n
Furche
trench cut in the soil

furry /ˈfɜːɹi/ /ˈfɝi/ adj
Pelz- pelzig
covered with fur

furry /ˈfɜːɹi/ /ˈfɝi/ n
Furry
animal character with human-like characteristics

fursona /fɜːˈsəʊnə/ /fɝˈsoʊnə/ /fɵːˈsɐʉnɘ/ n
Fursona
animal character representing oneself

further /fɜː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)/ adj
ferner weiter
of or pertaining to being distant...

further /fɜː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)/ adv
weiter förder fürder
comparative of far
des Weiteren ferner im Weiteren zudem zusätzlich überdies
in addition to
Fortführung Fortsetzung Verfolgung Vollziehung
in continuation
außerdem darüber hinaus darüberhinaus des Weiteren ferner weiters
moreover

further /fɜː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)/ v
fördern
to support progress

further education n
Weiterbildung
education beyond compulsory schooling

furthermore /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ðə(ɹ).mɔː(ɹ)/ adv
außerdem darüber hinaus weiterhin
In addition; besides; what's more; used to denote additional information

furtive /ˈfɜːtɪv/ [ˈfɜːɾɪv] [ˈfɝ.ɽɪv] adj
heimlich geheim tarnen
stealthy

fury /ˈfjʊəɹi/ /ˈfjʊɹi/ n
Furie
an angry or malignant person
Wut
extreme anger

fuse /fjuːz/ n
Zündschnur Lunte
cord
Zünder
device igniting charge
Sicherung
device preventing overloading of a circuit

fuse /fjuːz/ v
verschmelzen
intransitive: to melt together
transitive: to melt together
absichern
transitive: to furnish with a fuse

fusebox n
Sicherungskasten
compartment containing fuses

fuselage /ˈfjuːzəˌlɑːʒ/ n
Rumpf Flugzeugrumpf
main body of aerospace vehicle

fusil n
Spindel Wecke
heraldic feature
Gewehr
weapon

fusilier /ˌfjuːzɪˈlɪə/ n
Füsilier
infantryman

fusilli /ˌfuːˈziːli/ n
Fusilli Spirelli
pasta

fusion /ˈfjuː.ʒən/ n
Schmelzen
act of melting something by heating it
Verschmelzen Fusion
merging of elements into a union

fusion reactor n
Fusionsreaktor
type of thermonuclear reactor

fuss /fʌs/ n
Aufstand Gehabe Lärm Wirbel
excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something

fussbudget /ˈfʌsˌbʌdʒɪt/ n
Meckerer Meckerfritze Meckerliese Nörgler Querulant
One who complains a great deal, especially about unimportant matters

fussy /ˈfʌ.si/ adj
heikel quengelig unruhig wählerisch zimperlich
having a tendency to fuss or cry
aufgeregt betulich eigen etepetete geschäftig heikel
particular about details

fustic /ˈfʌstɪk/ n
Perückenstrauch
Cotinus coggygria

fusty adj
modrig muffig
moldy or musty
veraltet verstaubt
old-fashioned, refusing to change or update
muffig
stale-smelling or stuffy

futile /ˈfju.taɪ.əl/ /ˈfjuː.taɪl/ adj
vergeblich sinnlos
incapable of producing results

futility n
Vergeblichkeit Sinnlosigkeit
quality of being futile

futon /ˈfutɑn/ /ˈfuːtɒn/ n
Futon
a Japanese cushion for meditation
thin mattress placed on a floor or on a raised, foldable frame

futsal n
Futsal
form of soccer

futtock /ˈfʌtək/ n
Auflanger Rippe Sitzer Spant Speiche
curved rib-like timbers

futtock plate n
Püttingsplatte
Futtock plate

futtock shroud n
Püttingswant
Futtock shroud

future /ˈfjuːt͡ʃə/ /ˈfjuːt͡ʃɚ/ adj
zukünftig künftig
having to do with or occurring in the future

future /ˈfjuːt͡ʃə/ /ˈfjuːt͡ʃɚ/ n
Future
finance: agreement to sell
Zukunft Futur
the time ahead
something that will happen in moments yet to come

future tense n
Futur
time form of a verb

futures contract n
Future Futures-Kontrakt Terminkontrakt
contract traded on a futures exchange

futurism n
Futurismus
art movement

futurist adj
futuristisch
advanced so far beyond that which is current as to appear to be from the future

futurist n
Futurist Futuristin
adherent to the principles of futurism

futurologist n
Futurologe Futurologin
person

futurology n
Futurologie Futuristik Zukunftsforschung
scientific forecasting of future trends in science, technology or society

fuzzy /ˈfʌzi/ adj
flauschig fusselig
covered with fuzz or loose fibres
diffus unscharf verschwommen
not clear; unfocused
ungenau vage
vague or imprecise

fuzzy logic n
Fuzzylogik
logic based on the notion of fuzzy set

fyke n
Sacknetz
type of fish-trap

fynbos n
Fynbos
fynbos

gab /ɡæb/ n
Gequassel Geschwätz
Idle chatter

gab /ɡæb/ v
quasseln schwatzen
to talk or chatter a lot, usually on trivial subjects

gabardine /ˈɡæbəˌdiːn/ /ˈɡæbɚˌdin/ n
Gabardine
type of woolen cloth

gabbro /ˈɡabɹəʊ/ n
Gabbro
igneous rock

gabby /ˈɡæb.i/ adj
geschwätzig
inclined to talk too much, especially about trivia

gable /ˈɡeɪ.bəl/ n
Giebel
triangular area of wall

gable end n
Stirnseite
side of a building

gable roof n
Satteldach
a single-ridge roof that terminates at gable ends

gadfly n
Blutsauger
slang: bloodsucker

gadget /ɡædʒɪt/ n
Apparat Gadget Gerät
any device or machine

gadolinium /ˌɡædəˈlɪniəm/ n
Gadolinium
chemical element

gadwall n
Schnatterente
a common and widespread dabbling duck

gaff /ɡæf/ n
Fischhaken
handle with a hook

gaffe /ɡæf/ n
Ausrutscher Fauxpas Patzer
a foolish error, especially one made in public

gaffer /ɡæfə/ /ɡæfɚ/ n
Oberbeleuchter
chief lighting technician

gaffsail /ˈɡæf.seɪl/ n
Gaffelsegel
topsail

gag /ɡæɡ/ n
Knebel
device to restrain speech
Gag Witz
joke or prank
Maulkorberlass
order or rule forbidding discussion

gag /ɡæɡ/ v
würgen
To experience the vomiting reflex
knebeln mundtot machen
To restrain someone's speech

gag order n
Maulkorberlass
an order issued by a court

gaga adj
bekloppt gaga plemplem verrückt
crazy
verknallt
infatuated
senil tüdelig
senile

gahnite n
Gahnit
mineral

gaiety /ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/ n
Frohsinn
state of being happy

gain /ɡeɪn/ n
Gewinnen Zugewinnen
act of gaining
Verstärkung
factor by which signal is multiplied
Gewinn Ertrag Ausbeute Zugewinn
what one gains (profit)

gain /ɡeɪn/ v
gewinnen
acquire

gainsay /ɡeɪnˈseɪ/ /ˈɡeɪnˌseɪ/ v
leugnen widersprechen
to contradict something said

gait /ɡeɪt/ n
Gangart
horse's way of moving
Gangart Gang
manner of walking

gaiter /ˈɡeɪ.tə/ /ˈɡeɪ.təɹ/ n
Gamasche
covering for the ankle and instep

gaiwan n
Gaiwan

galactagogue /ɡəˈlæk.tə.ɡɑɡ/ /ɡəˈlæk.tə.ɡɒɡ/ n
Galaktagogum
substance that induces lactation

galactic /ɡəˈlæktɪk/ adj
galaktisch
relating to a/the galaxy

galago /ɡəˈleɪɡəʊ/ n
Galago
primate

galah n
Rosakakadu
cockatoo

galangal /ɡəˈlæŋɡəl/ n
Galgant
any of several plants of the ginger family

galaxy /ˈɡaləksi/ /ˈɡæləksi/ n
Galaxie Welteninsel Galaxis
collection of billions of stars, galactic dust, black holes, etc

galaxy cluster n
Galaxienhaufen
cluster of galaxies

galaxy group n
Galaxiengruppe

galbanum n
Galbanharz
bitter, aromatic resin or gum, extracted from plants of the genus Ferula

gale /ɡeɪl/ n
Sturm
meteorology: a very strong wind
Gagelstrauch
Myrica gale

galena n
Galenit
mineral

galeophobia /ɡəˌliəˈfoʊbiə/ n
Selachophobie
irrational fear of sharks or dogfish

galette /ɡəˈlɛt/ n
Galette
a type of flat, round cake

gall /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ n
Frechheit Unverfrorenheit
impudence or brazenness
Gallapfel Pflanzengalle Cecidie Galle Zezidie
blister or tumor-like growth found on the surface of plants

gall /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ v
wundreiben wundscheuern
to chafe
ärgern
to exasperate
belästigen schikanieren
to harass, harry
lästigfallen stören
to trouble or bother

gall bladder n
Gallenblase
pear-shaped organ that stores bile

gallantry n
Tapferkeit
courage

gallate n
Gallat
oxoanion of gallium
salt or ester of gallic acid

galleass n
Galeasse
vessel

galleon /ˈɡæ.li.ən/ n
Galeone
large sailing ship

gallerist n
Galerist Galeristin
the owner or operator of an art gallery

gallery /ˈɡæləɹi/ n
Galerie
institution, building, or room for the exhibition and conservation of works of art
establishment that buys, sells, and displays works of art
roofed promenade along the wall of a building
area of a theater, concert hall, or auditorium

galley /ˈɡæli/ n
Kombüse
cooking room or kitchen and cooking apparatus of a vessel or aircraft
Galeere
ship propelled primarily by oars

galley proof n
Druckfahne Korrekturfahne
trial page or proof of continuous text

gallic acid n
Gallussäure
acid found in galls, etc

gallicize v
französisieren
to make French as the culture, customs, pronunciation, or style

galliform adj
galliform hühnerartig
of or pertaining to a chicken or other member of the order Galliformes

galliform n
Hühnervogel hühnerartiger Vogel
galliform bird

gallimaufry /ɡa.lɪˈmɔː.fɹi/ n
Sammelsurium
Any absurd medley
Gemisch Mischmasch
Hash of various kinds of meats

galling adj
ärgerlich
vexing

gallium /ˈɡæliəm/ n
Gallium
chemical element

gallium arsenide n
Galliumarsenid
binary compound of gallium and arsenic, GaAs

gallium arsenide phosphide n
Galliumarsenidphosphid

gallon /ˈɡælən/ n
Gallone
a unit of volume used for liquids
a Gallon in the U.S. Customary System

gallop /ˈɡæləp/ n
Galopp
fastest gait of a horse

gallop /ˈɡæləp/ v
galoppieren
to ride at a galloping pace

gallows /ˈɡæloʊz/ /ˈɡæləʊz/ n
Galgen
wooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging

gallows bird n
Galgenvogel
person who deserves to be hanged

gallows humor n
Galgenhumor grünes Lachen
comedy that still manages to be funny in the face of a perfectly hopeless situation

gallstone n
Gallenstein
small, hard object, that sometimes forms in the gall bladder

galoot /ɡəˈluːt/ n
Dummkopf Steinzeitmensch Tölpel
clumsy or uncouth person

galore /ɡəˈlo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡəˈloə/ /ɡəˈloː/ /ɡəˈlɔɹ/ /ɡəˈlɔː/ adj
im Überfluss
in abundance

galosh /ɡəˈlɒʃ/ n
Galosche Überschuh Gamasche
waterproof overshoe used to provide protection from rain or snow

galoshe n
Galosche
overshoe worn in wet weather

galvanic /ɡælˈvænɪk/ adj
galvanisch
of or pertaining to galvanism; electric

galvanised adj
galvanisiert
coated with zinc

galvanization n
Galvanisierung
the process of galvanizing

galvanize /ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/ v
galvanisieren
to coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means
verzinken
to coat with rust-resistant zinc
aufrütteln aufschrecken beleben einen Impuls setzen wachrütteln
to shock or stimulate into sudden activity

gambist n
Gambist Gambistin

gambit /ˈɡæmbɪt/ n
Gambit
chess move

gamble /ˈɡæm.bəl/ n
Glücksspiel Hazardspiel
a risk undertaken with a potential gain
Glücksspiel
a risky venture

gamble /ˈɡæm.bəl/ v
Spiel hasardieren setzen wagen
(transitive) to risk something for potential gain
spielen wetten zocken
to play risky games for monetary gain
spielen hasardieren riskant spekulieren zocken
to take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome

gambler n
Glücksspieler Glücksspielerin
one who plays at a game of chance
Hasardeur Hasardeurin
one who takes significant risks

gambling n
Glücksspiel
activity characterised by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by a mixture of skill and chance

gamboge /ɡæmˈbuʒ/ /ɡæmˈbuːʒ/ n
Gamboge Gummigutt Gummigutta Gutti
resin of the gamboge tree

game /ɡeɪm/ adj
bereit dabei
willing to participate

game /ɡeɪm/ n
Spiel
particular instance of playing a game; match
playful activity that may be unstructured, amusement, pastime
Computerspiel Videospiel
video game
Wild
wild animals hunted for food

game /ɡeɪm/ v
zocken
To play games and be a gamer

game of chance n
Glücksspiel
game in which the outcome is at least partly determined by random variables

game over /ˌɡeɪm ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˌɡeɪm ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ phraseologicalUnit
Game over
message

game point n
Spielball

game show n
Spielshow
a radio or television programme

game theory n
Spieltheorie
mathematical study of strategic situations

gamebook n
Spielbuch

gamecock n
Kampfhahn
fighting cock

gamekeeper n
Wildhüter
person employed to maintain the game

gamer /ˈɡeɪmɚ/ n
Gamer Spieler Spielerin
person who plays video games

gamete /ˈɡæmiːt/ n
Gamet Geschlechtszellen
reproductive cell

gamification n
Gamification Gamifikation Gamifizierung Spielifikation
use of gameplay

gamify v
gamifizieren
to convert into the form of a game

gamin /ˈɡæmɪn/ n
Straßenjunge
homeless boy; street urchin

gaming machine n
Spielautomat
machine for gambling

gamma /ˈɡæmə/ n
Gamma
the name of the third letter of the Greek alphabet

gamma function n
Gammafunktion
function which generalizes the notion of a factorial

gamma ray n
Gammastrahlung
very high frequency electromagnetic radiation

gamma-aminobutyric acid n
4-Aminobutansäure
amino acid

gamma-hydroxybutyric acid n
4-Hydroxybutansäure
chemical

gamma-ray burst n
Gammablitz Gammastrahlenblitz
flash of gamma rays

gamut /ˈɡæm.ət/ /ˈɡæm.ɪt/ n
Farbumfang Gamut
all the colours available to a device
Tonumfang
all the notes in the musical scale
Skala
complete range

ganache /ɡəˈnɑːʃ/ n
Ganache Canache Ganachecreme Ganachecrème Pariser Creme

gander /ɡæn.də(ɹ)/ n
Blick
(slang) a look
Gänserich Ganser Ganter Ganauser Ganterich
a male goose

gang /ɡæŋ/ n
Arbeitsgruppe Arbeitskolonne Arbeitsmannschaft Arbeitstrupp
a company of labourers
Bande Clique Rotte Freundeskreis
a company of persons
Bande Gangsterbande Verbrecherbande
criminal group with a common background
Bande
group of criminals who band together for mutual protection

gang rape n
Gruppenvergewaltigung
rape by a number of people

gangboard n
Landungsbrücke Landungssteg Steg
board used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside

ganglion /ˈɡæŋɡli.ən/ n
Kopf
centre of power or authority
Ganglion
cluster of interconnecting nerve cells outside the brain

gangplank n
Landungsbrücke Landungssteg Steg
board used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside

gangrene /ˈɡaŋˌɡɹiːn/ /ˈɡæŋˌɡɹin/ n
Gangrän Wundbrand Brand
the necrosis or rotting of flesh

gangster /ˈɡæŋstə/ n
Gangster Bandit
street gang member

gangue /ɡæŋ/ n
Gangart Gang Gangerz
earthy waste substances occurring in metallic ore

ganguro /ˈɡɑːnɡuɹəʊ/ n
Ganguro
Japanese fashion trend involving dyed hair and tanned skin

gangway interjection
Mach Platz!
make way

gangway n
Durchgang
clear path through a crowd
Gangway
nautical: passage on upper deck
nautical: passage through the side of a ship
temporary bridge
Gang Gangway
passageway
Landungsbrücke
temporary plank bridge, path, or passageway

ganja /ˈɡæn.dʒə/ /ˈɡɑn.dʒə/ /ˈɡɑn.d͡ʒɑ/ n
Ganja
slang for marijuana

gannet /ˈɡanɪt/ n
Tölpel Basstölpel
sea bird

gantry n
Signalbrücke
framework of steel bars bridging over something

gap /ɡæp/ n
Spalt
opening allowing passage or entrance
Ritz Ritze Spalte
opening made by breaking or parting

gap of danger n
Schlucht der Gefahr
place which is hard to defend, danger

gapless adj
lückenlos
having no gaps

gar /ɡɑɹ/ /ɡɑː/ n
Knochenhecht
garfish

garage /ɡ(ə)ɹæ(d)ʒ/ /ɡəˈɹɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæɹɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæɹɪdʒ/ n
Garage
building or section of building to store a car, tools etc.

garage door n
Garagentor Garagentür
door on a garage

garage sale n
Garagenverkauf
a sale of used household goods in the driveway or garage

garbage /ɡɑ(ɹ)ˈbɑːʒ/ /ˈɡɑɹbɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡɑːbɪd͡ʒ/ n
Abfall Müll
waste material

garbage bag n
Müllbeutel
plastic bag for the disposal of household waste

garbage can n
Mülleimer Mülltonne Abfalleimer Abfallbehälter Papierkorb
waste receptacle

garbage collection n
Freispeichersammlung automatische Speicherbereinigung
programming
Müllabfuhr
service for transporting household garbage

garbage collector n
Garbage Collector
program
Müllfrau Müllmann Müllwerker Müllwerkerin
worker

garbage disposal n
Küchenabfallzerkleinerer
device in kitchen sink to wash away waste

garbage truck n
Müllwagen Müllauto
waste collection vehicle

garbage woman n
Müllfrau Müllwerkerin
female garbage collector

garbanzo /ɡɑɹˈbɑnzoʊ/ n
Kichererbse
edible pulse

garble v
verstümmeln
to mutilate; to pervert

garbologist n
Garbologe Garbologin
one who examines refuse using archaeological techniques

garbology n
Garbologie
anthropological study of society through refuse

garden /ˈɡɑɹdn̩/ /ˈɡɑːdn̩/ n
Garten Vorgarten
grounds at the front or back of a house
Garten
piece of land outside with flowers and plants
gardens with public access
Gestrüpp
slang: the pubic hair

garden /ˈɡɑɹdn̩/ /ˈɡɑːdn̩/ v
gärtnern
grow plants

garden balsam n
Rühr-mich-nicht-an Springkraut
Impatiens balsamina

garden city n
Gartenstadt
planned city with gardens

garden cress /ˈɡɑːdn̩ kɹɛs/ n
Gartenkresse Kresse
the leafy plant

garden gnome n
Gartenzwerg
a small statue of a gnome used as a garden ornament

garden hose n
Gartenschlauch
type of hose
length of hose

garden variety adj
Feld-, Wald- und Wiesen- Feld-Wald-und-Wiesen- Wald- und Wiesen-
ordinary

gardenburger n
Brätling
vegetarian imitation hamburger

gardener n
Gärtner Gärtnerin
one who gardens

gardenia n
Gardenie
tree or shrub of the genus Gardenia

gardening n
Gartenarbeit Gärtnerei
the care of a garden

garfish n
Hornhecht
fish of family Belonidae

garganey n
Knäkente
duck

gargle /ˈɡɑɹɡəl/ n
Gurgellösung Gurgelwasser
liquid

gargle /ˈɡɑɹɡəl/ v
gurgeln
to clean one's mouth
to make such a sound

gargoyle /ˈɡɑɹ.ɡɔɪl/ /ˈɡɑː.ɡɔɪl/ n
Wasserspeier
carved grotesque figure on a spout

garish /ˈɡɛəɹɪʃ/ adj
grell aufdringlich auffallend knallbunt knallig protzig
overly ostentatious; so colourful as to be in bad taste

garland /ˈɡɑɹlənd/ n
Girlande
wreath of flowers

garland chrysanthemum n
Garland-Chrysantheme Kronenwucherblume Salatchrysantheme Speisechrysantheme
Glebionis coronaria

garlic /ˈɡɑɹlɪk/ /ˈɡɑːlɪk/ n
Knoblauch
plant

garlic bread n
Knoblauchbrot
bread topped with garlic

garlic mustard n
Knoblauchhederich Knoblauchrauke Läuchel
Alliaria petiolata

garlic press n
Knoblauchpresse
ustensil

garment /ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ /ˈɡɑː.mənt/ n
Kleidungsstück
single item of clothing

garmon n
Garmon
a small Russian button accordion

garner /ˈɡɑː.nə/ /ˈɡɑːɹ.nɚ/ n
Magazin Reservoir Speicher Vorratsraum
granary

garner /ˈɡɑː.nə/ /ˈɡɑːɹ.nɚ/ v
aufspeichern
to reap grain, gather it up, and store it in a granary

garnet /ˈɡɑː(ɹ).nət/ n
Granat Granatrot
colour
Granat
mineral

garnish /ˈɡɑɹnɪʃ/ /ˈɡɑːnɪʃ/ n
Garnierung

garnish /ˈɡɑɹnɪʃ/ /ˈɡɑːnɪʃ/ v
verzieren
to decorate with ornamental appendages
garnieren verzieren
to ornament

garnishment n
Pfändung Zahlungsverbot an den Drittschuldner
a judgment that a third party should pay money owing to a defendant directly to a plaintiff

garniture n
Garnitur
something that garnishes

garret /ˈɡæɹɪt/ /ˈɡɛɹɪt/ n
Dachwohnung Mansarde
an attic or semi-finished room just beneath the roof of a house

garret window n
Dachfenster Dachflächenfenster
skylight that lies along the slope of the roof

garrison /ˈɡæɹɪsən/ /ˈɡɛɹɪsən/ n
Garnison Standort
post

garrote /ɡəˈɹɒt/ n
Garotte
cord or wire used for strangulation
Würgeisen
iron collar used to execute by strangulation

garrulity /ɡəˈɹu.lɪ.ti/ n
Geschwätzigkeit
state or characteristic of being garrulous

garrulous /ˈɡæɹ.ʊ.ləs/ /ˈɡɛɹ.ə.ləs/ adj
geschwätzig
excessively or tiresomely talkative

garter /ˈɡɑːtə/ /ˈɡɑːɹtɚ/ n
Strumpfband Strumpfhalter
band around leg

garçon n
Garçon
a male waiter (in a French context)

gas /ɡæs/ n
Blähung
(US) gas in digestion
Gas gas
(uncountable, chemistry) state of matter
Benzin
fuel

gas /ɡæs/ v
vergasen
kill with poisonous gas
auftanken tanken
fill a vehicle's fuel tank
Gas geben
give a vehicle more fuel in order to accelerate

gas centrifuge n
Gaszentrifuge

gas chamber n
Gaskammer Vergasungskeller
a sealed chamber in which people are executed with gas

gas constant n
Gaskonstante
universal constant R

gas cylinder n
Gasflasche
cylindrical vessel

gas field n
Erdgasfeld
natural gas field

gas giant n
Gasplanet Gasriese
large planet of gas

gas mask n
Gasmaske Atemschutzmaske
a covering for the face with a filter to protect the user from poisonous gas

gas meter n
Gaszähler
a meter which measures the amount of gas supplied to a property via a gas main

gas plant n
Aschwurz Brennender Busch Diptam
Dictamnus albus

gas pump n
Zapfsäule
device at a gas station that dispenses gasoline

gas station n
Tankstelle Tanke
an establishment which sells gasoline to pump directly into a car

gas tank n
Tank Benzintank
fuel tank

gas up v
auftanken tanken
(US slang) To fill a gas tank with fuel

gasbag /ˈɡæsbæɡ/ n
Gassack
bag or bladder to hold a reservoir of gas

gasconade /ɡaskəˈneɪd/ n
Gascognade
boastful talk

gaseous /ˈɡæʃəs/ adj
gashaltig kohlensäurehaltig
of a liquid containing bubbles: gassy
gasförmig
relating to, or existing as, gas

gasholder n
Gasbehälter Gasometer Gasspeicher

gasifier n
Vergaser
apparatus used to perform gasification

gasify v
vergasen
to convert into gas

gasket /ˈɡæs.kɪt/ n
Dichtung
mechanical seal

gaslight /ˈɡæslaɪt/ n
Gaslampe
lamp that burns gas
Gaslicht
light produced by burning gas

gaslight /ˈɡæslaɪt/ v
mit Psychotricks allmählich in den Wahnsinn treiben mit Psychotricks langsam irre machen
to manipulate someone psychologically such that they question their own sanity

gasoline /ɡæsl̩ˈin/ /ˈɡæs.ə.lin/ n
Benzin
motor fuel

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ n
Zug
A draw or drag on a cigarette (or gasper)
Atemzug Keuchen Luftholen Prusten Schnaufen
A short, sudden intake of breath

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ v
keuchen japsen prusten
to breathe laboriously or convulsively
keuchen
to draw in the breath suddenly

gassy /ˈɡæsi/ adj
gasförmig
of a beverage: containing dissolved gas

gastric /ˈɡæstɹɪk/ adj
gastrisch
Of or relating to the stomach

gastric acid n
Magensäure Magensaft
acidic secretion of the stomach

gastritis n
Gastritis Magenschleimhautentzündung
inflammation of the lining of the stomach

gastro- /ˈɡæstɹoʊ-/ /ˈɡæstɹəʊ-/ prefix
gastro-
meaning stomach

gastroenteritis n
Gastroenteritis Brechdurchfall Margen-Darm-Grippe
inflammation

gastroenterology n
Gastroenterologie
the study of the digestive system

gastronomy /ɡæˈstɹɒnəmi/ n
Gastronomie
study of the relationship between food and culture

gastroschisis n
Gastroschisis

gasworks n
Gaswerk
factory

gate /ɡeɪt/ n
Tor
door-like structure outside
doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall
Flugsteig Gate
in an air terminal
Schlagbaum Schranke
movable barrier

gateau n
Torte Kuchen
rich, iced cake

gatecrash /ˈɡeɪtkɹaʃ/ v
ungebeten erscheinen
to go to a social event without being invited, or without having paid

gatecrasher n
Eindringling
a person who gatecrashes

gateway /ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ/ n
Gateway Protokollumsetzer
computer network access point
Einfahrt Tor Zugang
entrance

gateway drug n
Einstiegsdroge
substance that is believed to encourage the user to experiment with more harmful substances

gather /ˈɡæðə/ /ˈɡæðɚ/ v
sammeln versammeln
to bring together; to collect

gatherer n
Sammler
person who gathers things

gathering /ˈɡæ.ðə.ɹɪŋ/ n
Zusammenkunft
get-together, social function

gauche /ɡaʊʃ/ /ɡoʊʃ/ /ɡəʊʃ/ adj
linkisch plump unbeholfen
awkward, bumbling

gaucho /ˈɡaʊtʃoʊ/ n
Gaucho
South American cowboy

gaudy /ˈɡɑ.di/ /ˈɡɔ.di/ /ˈɡɔː.di/ adj
aufsehenerregend grell kitschig knallig protzig
very showy or ornamented

gauge /ˈɡeɪdʒ/ n
Maß Messgerät Meter
a measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
Maß
a semi-norm; a function that assigns a non-negative size to all vectors in a vector space
Messgerät Meter
any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things; as, a rain gauge; a steam gauge
Spurweite
distance between the rails of a railway

gauge /ˈɡeɪdʒ/ v
messen
measure

gauge boson n
Eichboson
particle

gauge theory n
Eichtheorie
type of field theory

gauging n
Eichung eichen ergründen

gauleiter /ˈɡaʊlaɪtə/ n
Gauleiter
an official in charge of a district of Nazi Germany

gaunt /ɡɑːnt/ /ɡɔːnt/ adj
kahl karg nackt trostlos verlassen öde
bleak, barren}} and desolate
abgemagert ausgemergelt
haggard, drawn and emaciated
dünn hager knochig mager
lean, angular and bony

gauntlet /ˈɡɔːnt.lət/ n
Kampfhandschuh
protective armor for the hands
Spießrutenlauf
any challenging, difficult, or painful ordeal
two parallel rows of attackers who strike at a criminal

gaur /ɡaʊə/ /ɡaʊəɹ/ n
Gaur
Bos gaurus

gauze /ɡɔːz/ n
Gaze Mullbinde
cotton fabric used as surgical dressing
Gaze
thin fabric with open weave

gavel /ˈɡa.vəl/ /ˈɡæ.vəl/ n
Hammer Auktionshammer Richterhammer
wooden mallet

gavial n
Gavial Gharial Gangesgavial
crocodilian of genus Gavialis

gay /ɡeɪ/ adj
bunt
festive, bright, colorful
fröhlich lustig ausgelassen
happy, joyful and lively
homosexuell Homofürst lesbisch schwul
homosexual
schwul
lame, uncool (used to express dislike)
typical of homosexual appearance

gay /ɡeɪ/ n
Schwuler Gay Homo Homosexueller
homosexual person, especially male

gay bar n
Gay-Bar Schwulenbar
nightclub whose primary clientele are LGBT people

gay marriage n
Homoehe Homo-Ehe Schwulenehe gleichgeschlechtliche Ehe
marriage between two people of the same sex

gay pride n
Gay Pride
a feeling of pride in one's homosexuality

gay rights n
Lesben- und Schwulenrechte Schwulenrechte
gay rights

gaydar /ˈɡeɪdɑɹ/ n
Gaydar
ability to detect if a person is gay

gaze /ɡeɪz/ v
anstarren
To stare intently or earnestly

gazebo /ɡəˈziːboʊ/ /ɡəˈziːbəʊ/ n
Gartenlaube Laube Salettl Pavillon
roofed structure

gazelle /ɡəˈzɛl/ n
Gazelle
antelope

gazetteer n
Ortslexikon
geographic dictionary or encyclopedia

gcd n
ggT
initialism for greatest common divisor

gear /ɡɪə(ɹ)/ /ɡɪɚ/ n
Stoff
(slang) recreational drugs
Gang
a particular combination or choice of interlocking gears
Zahnrad
a wheel with grooves
Ausrüstung
equipment or paraphernalia
Gangschaltung Gang
motor car transmission

gear lever n
Schalthebel Schaltknüppel
lever used to change gears

gear wheel n
Zahnrad
wheel with a toothed rim

gearbox n
Getriebe
train of gears

gecko /ˈɡɛ.koʊ/ /ˈɡɛ.kəʊ/ n
Gecko
lizard of the family Gekkonidae

geek /ɡiːk/ n
Straßenkünstler
carnival performer
Freak Geek Spezialist
expert in a technical field, particularly to do with computers
Freak Spezialist
person intensely interested in a particular field or hobby

geeky /ˈɡiːki/ adj
dämlich
like a geek

geez /dʒiːz/ /ɡiːz/ interjection
jessas
An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration

geezer /ˈɡizɚ/ /ˈɡiːzə/ n
Greis Knacker alte Schachtel
informal: old person, especially male
Kerl Typ
male person

geisha n
Geisha
a Japanese entertainer

gel /dʒɛl/ n
Gel
suspension of solid in liquid
any gel for a particular cosmetic use

gelada n
Dschelada
primate

gelatin /ˈdʒɛlətɪn/ n
Gelatine
protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen
edible jelly

gelatinous adj
gelatineartig gelatinös
jelly-like
Gelatine
of or referring to gelatin

gelbstoff /ˈɡɛlpʃtɔf/ n
Gelbstoff
optically measurable component of dissolved organic matter in water

gelding /ˈɡɛldɪŋ/ n
Wallach
castrated male horse

gelee n
Gelee
any gelled suspension made for culinary purposes

gem /d͡ʒɛm/ /d͡ʒɪm/ n
Edelstein Juwel Kleinod
precious stone

gemination /ˌdʒɛm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
Gemination
phonetical phenomenon

gemsbok n
Gemsbok Spießbock
a large African antelope of the Oryx genus

gemstone /ˈdʒɛmˌstoʊn/ n
Edelstein Juwel Kleinod
a gem

gemütlich /ɡəˈmutlɪk/ /ɡəˈmytlɪç/ /ɡəˈmyːtlɪç/ adj
gemütlich
cozy

gendarme /ʒɑn.ˈdɑɹm/ /ʒɒn.ˈdɑːm/ n
Gendarm
member of the gendarmerie
any policeman

gendarmerie /ˈʒɑn.dɑɹ.mə.ɹi/ /ˈʒɒn.dɑː.mə.ɹi/ n
Gendarmerie
military body charged with police duties

gender /ˈdʒɛndə/ /ˈdʒɛndɚ/ n
Geschlecht
biological sex
Geschlecht Genus
division, class, kind
Genus Geschlecht
grammar: division of nouns and pronouns
Geschlecht Gender soziales Geschlecht
identification as a man, a woman, or something else

gender dysphoria n
Gender-Dysphorie
profound unhappiness related to characteristics associated with one's birth-assigned sex, experienced by some transgender people

gender identity n
Geschlechtsidentität
person's sense of self as a member of a particular gender

gender identity disorder n
Geschlechtsidentitätsstörung
gender dysphoria condition

gender ideology n
Gender-Ideologie Genderideologie

gender studies n
Geschlechterforschung Frauen-, Männer- und Geschlechterforschung Genderforschung Genderstudien Genderstudies Geschlechterstudien
academic field

gender-neutral adj
geschlechtsneutral
applicable to all genders
geschlechtslos
grammar: lacking gender assignment

gendercide n
Genderzid
killing of people because of their gender

genderfluid adj
geschlechtsflüssig
not conforming to fixed gender

genderqueer adj
genderqueer
having a non-binary gender

gene /dʒiːn/ n
Gen
unit of heredity

gene therapy n
Gentherapie
therapy involving the insertion of genes into a patient's cells

genealogical adj
genealogisch
of or relating to genealogy

genealogically adv
genealogisch

genealogist /ˈdʒiː.niːˌæl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
Ahnenforscher Ahnenforscherin Genealoge Genealogin Stammbaumforscher Stammbaumforscherin
person who studies or practises genealogy, expert in genealogy

genealogy /ˌdʒiniˈɑlədʒi/ /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/ n
Abstammung Genealogie
descent of a person, family or group from ancestors
Ahnentafel Genealogie
record or table of such descent
Genealogie Ahnenforschung
study and recording of descents

general /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/ adj
allgemein generell
involving every part or member, not specific or particular
allgemein
not limited in application; applicable to a whole class or category

general /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/ n
General
military rank

general anesthesia n
Narkose
a type of anesthesia that causes loss of sensation to the whole body, usually to the point of unconsciousness

general anesthetic n
Allgemeinanästhetikum Narkosemittel Narkotikum
substance

general education n
Allgemeinbildung
education in a number of important subjects

general election n
allgemeine Wahlen
election held at regular intervals

general knowledge /ˈdʒɛnəɹəl ˈnɑlɪdʒ/ /ˈdʒɛnɹəl ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ n
Allgemeinwissen
wide body of information that a person acquires from education and from life

general partnership n
Kollektivgesellschaft offene Handelsgesellschaft
type of partnership

general practitioner n
Allgemeinarzt Allgemeinmediziner Allgemeinmedizinerin Allgemeinärztin Hausarzt Hausärztin
physician who provides primary care; family doctor

general public n
Allgemeinheit
members of the public who have no special role

general relativity n
Allgemeine Relativitätstheorie allgemeine Relativitätstheorie
theory in physics

general store n
Kaufhaus Kramladen
a store which sells a large variety of useful things

general strike n
Generalstreik
work stoppage

generalisation n
Bedeutungserweiterung Bedeutungsverallgemeinerung
Generalisierung Verallgemeinerung
formulation of general concepts
inductive reasoning

generalissimo n
Generalissimus
supreme commander

generalist n
Generalist
person with a broad general knowledge

generalizability n
Verallgemeinerbarkeit
The quality of being generalizable

generalizable adj
verallgemeinerbar
Capable of being generalized

generalization n
Bedeutungserweiterung Bedeutungsverallgemeinerung
Verallgemeinerung Generalisierung
formulation of general concepts
inductive reasoning

generalize v
verallgemeinern
to infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles

generally /d͡ʒɛnɹəliː/ adv
hauptsächlich überhaupt üblicherweise
as a rule; usually
allgemein gewöhnlich im Allgemeinen
popularly or widely
allgemein generell
without reference to specific details

generate /ˈdʒɛn.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈdʒɛn.əɹ.eɪt/ v
erzeugen

generation /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Generation
origination by some process; formation
period of around thirty years
act of generating or begetting; procreation
Generation Geschlecht
single step in the succession of natural descent

generational adj
Generations- generationell generationsmäßig
of, pertaining to, or changing over generations

generator n
Generator
apparatus: electrical generator

generic /dʒɪˈnɛɹɪk/ adj
generisch
(computing) written so as to operate on any data type
Generikum allgemein
not having a brand name
artmäßig arttypisch gattungsmäßig
of, or relating to a genus
allgemein generisch typisch
very comprehensive

genericized trademark n
generalisierter Markenname generischer Markenname
brand name that has come into general use

generosity /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɑsɪti/ /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɒsɪti/ n
Großzügigkeit Edelmut
a generous act
Großzügigkeit Freizügigkeit
acting generously
Edelmut
good breeding; nobility of stock
Großmut
the trait of being more than adequate
Großzügigkeit Generosität Großmut
the trait of being willing to donate

generous /ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/ adj
generös großzügig
large, ample
großzügig generös
willing to give and share unsparingly

genesis /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs/ n
Genese Genesis
the origin, start, or point at which something comes into being

genet /ˈdʒɛn.ɪt/ n
Genette Ginsterkatze
mammal of the genus Genetta

genetic [d͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk] adj
genetisch
relating to genetics or genes
caused by genes

genetic engineering n
Gentechnik
practice or science of genetic modification

genetically adv
genetisch
relating to genes

geneticist n
Genetiker Genetikerin
scientist who studies genes

genetics /dʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks/ n
Genetik
branch of biology
genetic makeup of a specific individual or species

genial /dʒəˈnaɪəl/ /dʒɪˈnʌɪəl/ /ˈdʒinjəl/ /ˈdʒiːnɪəl/ adj
genial
marked by genius

genie /ˈdʒiː.ni/ n
Dschinn Djinn
a fictional magical being
an unseen being in Muslim theology

genital wart n
Condylom Condyloma Feigwarze Feuchtwarze Genitalwarze Kondylom
sexually transmitted infection

genitalia /ˈdʒɛnɪˈteɪli.ə/ n
Genitalien
genitals or sex organs

genitive adj
genitivisch Genitiv
of or pertaining to the case of possession

genitive n
Genitiv Wesfall Wessenfall zweiter Fall
inflection pattern

genitive absolute n
Genitivus absolutus
independent genitive phrase

genius /ˈdʒin.jəs/ /ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ n
Genialität
extraordinary mental capacity
Genie Genius
someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill

genizah /ɡɛˈnizə/ /ɡɛˈniːzə/ n
Geniza
depository where sacred Hebrew books, etc., are kept before being buried in a cemetery

genoa /ˈdʒenouə/ /ˈdʒenəʊə/ n
Genua
a staysail

genocidaire /(d)ʒɛ.nə.siˈdɛ(ə)ɹ/ n
Génocidaire
person involved in perpetrating a genocide

genocide /ˈd͡ʒɛnəsaɪd/ n
Genozid Völkermord
systematic killing of substantial numbers of people

genome /ˈdʒiː.noʊm/ /ˈdʒiː.nəʊm/ n
Genom
complete genetic information of an organism

genotype /ˈdʒiːn.oʊ.taɪp/ /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.taɪp/ n
Genotyp
DNA sequence which determines a specific characteristic

genotypic adj
genotypisch
pertaining to a genotype

genotypical adj
genotypisch
of or relating to genotype

genre /(d)ʒɑn.ɹə/ /(d)ʒɒn.ɹə/ /d͡ʒɑnɚ/ n
Genre Gattung
kind; type; sort

gens /d͡ʒɛnz/ n
Gens
legally defined unit of Roman society

genteel /dʒɛnˈtiːl/ adj
höflich
excessively polite and well-mannered

gentian /ˈdʒɛn(t)ʃən/ n
Enzian
Any of various herbs of the family Gentianaceae
The dried roots and rhizome of a European gentian

gentian blue adj
enzianblau
gentian blue

gentian blue n
Enzianblau
A purplish blue colour

gentile /ˈd͡ʒɛntaɪl/ adj
nichtjüdisch
non-Jewish

gentile /ˈd͡ʒɛntaɪl/ n
Gentile
kind of noun
Goj Nichtjude
non-Jewish person

gentility n
Freundlichkeit Herzlichkeit Vornehmheit vornehme Lebensart
The state of being elegant

gentle /ˈdʒɛntl̩/ adj
einfühlsam
docile and easily managed
gemächlich sachte
gradual rather than steep or sudden
freundlich liebenswürdig
polite and respectful rather than rude
sanft einfühlsam sanftmütig
soft and mild rather than hard or severe
liebenswürdig
tender and amiable

gentleman /ˈdʒɛn.təl.mən/ [ˈdʒɛɾ̃.ɫ̩.mən] n
Herr meine Herren
polite form of address to men
Herr
polite term for a man
man of breeding

gentleman's agreement n
stillschweigendes Abkommen
agreement

gentlemanly adv
vornehm
in the manner of a gentleman

gentleness /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩nəs/ n
Sanftmut
being gentle

gentoo penguin n
Eselspinguin
penguin

gentrification /dʒɛntɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Gentrifizierung Gentrifikation
process of renewal accompanying an influx of relatively affluent people

gentrify v
gentrifizieren
to renovate something, especially housing to make more appealing to the middle classes

genuflect /ˈdʒɛn.jʊ.flɛkt/ v
niederknien
to bend the knee, as in servitude or worship

genuflection n
Kniebeuge Kniefall Niederknien
the act of genuflecting, in the sense of bowing down

genuine /ˈdʒɛnjuːˌɪn/ adj
genuin echt original
real, authentic

genuinely adv
tatsächlich wirklich aufrichtig echt ernsthaft
truthfully, truly

genuineness n
Authentizität Echtheit Aufrichtigkeit Glaubwürdigkeit Wahrhaftigkeit
the quality of being genuine; authenticity

genus /ˈdʒiːnəs/ n
Gattung Genus
rank in a taxonomic classification between family and species
Gattung
taxon at this rank

genus name n
Gattungsname Genusname
genus name, generic name

geo- prefix
geo-
Earth

geocache n
Geocache
hidden item in geocaching

geocaching n
Geocaching
pastime

geocentric /ˌdʒioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ˌdʒiːəʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
geozentrisch
having Earth at center

geochemistry n
Geochemie
branch of chemistry

geodesic adj
geodätisch
of or relating to geodesy

geodesic n
Geodäte
mathematics: the shortest line between two points on a specific surface

geodesy /dʒiˈɑdəsi/ /dʒiːˈɒdɪsi/ n
Geodäsie
scientific discipline

geodetic adj
geodätisch
relating to geodesy

geoduck /ˈɡuiˌdək/ /ˈɡuːɪdʌk/ n
Elefantenrüsselmuschel
P. abrupta

geodynamo /ˌdʒiːə(ʊ)ˈdʌɪnəməʊ/ n
Geodynamo

geoglyph /ˈd͡ʒiːə(ʊ)ˌɡlɪf/ n
Geoglyph Geoglyphe
Large-scale drawing

geographer n
Geograf Geografin Geograph Geographin
a specialist in geography

geographic adj
geografisch
pertaining to geography
determined by geography

geographic information system n
Geoinformationssystem
an electronic system

geographically adv
geografisch
in a geographical manner

geography /dʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/ /dʒɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
Geographie Erdkunde Geografie
study of physical structure and inhabitants of the Earth

geoid /ˈdʒiˌɔɪd/ /ˈdʒiːɔɪd/ n
Geoid
surface of constant gravitational potential at zero elevation

geolocate v
geolokalisieren
to use GPS to provide map coordinates

geolocation n
Geolokalisierung
the identification of geographic location

geologic /ˌdʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪk/ /ˌdʒiː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/ adj
geologisch
relating to geology

geologist /dʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/ /dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/ n
Geologe Geologin
person skilled at geology

geology /dʒiˈɑlədʒi/ /dʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ n
Geologie
the study of the earth

geometric /ˌdʒi.oʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
geometrisch
of or relating to geometry
using simple shapes

geometric mean n
geometrisches Mittel
measure of central tendency

geometric progression n
geometrische Progression geometrische Reihe
sequence

geometry /dʒiˈɑmətɹi/ /dʒiːˈɒmɪtɹi/ n
Geometrie Raumlehre
branch of mathematics
Geometrie
type of geometry

geomorphologic adj
geomorphologisch

geomorphological adj
geomorphologisch
pertaining to geomorphology

geophysicist n
Geophysikerin Geophysiker
one who studies geophysics

geophysics /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
Geophysik
branch of earth science

geopolitical adj
geopolitisch
of, or relating to geopolitics

geopolitics n
Geopolitik
the study of the effects of geography on international politics

geostationary adj
geostationär
fixed distance orbit

geotechnical /ˌdʒioʊˈtɛknɪkəl/ /ˌdʒiːəʊˈtɛknɪkəl/ adj
geotechnisch
related to the soil

geothermal energy n
Erdwärme
heat under the ground used to heat water and make steam to turn generator turbines and make electricity

geranium n
Geranie
common name for Pelargoniums
Storchschnabel
cranesbill

gerbera n
Gerbera
A daisy of the genus }}

gerbil /ˈdʒɜːbl̩/ /ˈdʒɝbl̩/ n
Rennmaus Wüstenrennmaus mongolische Rennmaus
small rodent

gerenuk /ˈɡɛɹɛnuːk/ n
Giraffengazelle
Litocranius walleri

geriatrics n
Geriatrie
branch of medicine dealing with the elderly

germ /d͡ʒɜːm/ /d͡ʒɝm/ n
Keim
mass of cells
pathogenic microorganism

germ plasm n
Keimplasma
cytoplasm of germ cells

germane /dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmeɪn/ /dʒɝˈmeɪn/ adj
relevant
related to the topic being discussed

germane /dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmeɪn/ /dʒɝˈmeɪn/ n
Monogerman
germanium tetrahydride

germanium /dʒɚˈmeɪni.əm/ n
Germanium
chemical element

germanophilia n
Deutschfreundlichkeit Deutschlandfreundlichkeit Germanophilie
the love of the country, culture or people of Germany

germinate v
keimen
sprout or produce buds

gerontocracy n
Gerontokratie
government by elders

gerontology n
Gerontologie Alternsforschung
branch of science

gerontophilia n
Gerontophilie
sexual attraction

gerund /ˈdʒɛɹənd/ n
Gerundium Vertretungswort
verb form functioning as a verbal noun
Gerundium
verb form functioning as an adverb

gerundive /dʒəˈɹʌndɪv/ n
Gerundivum Gerundiv
Latin verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity

gestalt /ɡəˈʃtælt/ /ɡəˈʃtɔlt/ n
Gestalt
collection of entities that creates a unified concept

gestalt therapy n
Gestalttherapie
branch of psychotherapy

gestation /dʒesˈteɪʃən/ n
Heranreifen Reifung
period of time a fetus develops inside mother's body

gesticulate /dʒɛsˈtɪkjəleɪt/ /dʒɛsˈtɪkjʊleɪt/ v
gestikulieren
to make gestures
to express through gestures

gesticulation n
Gestikulierung
act of gesticulating

gesture /ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒest͡ʃə/ n
Geste Gebärde
act or remark
Gebärde Geste Attitüde
motion of the limbs or body

gesture /ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒest͡ʃə/ v
gestikulieren
(intransitive) to make a gesture

get /ɡɛt/ v
kapieren haben
colloquial: to understand
ankommen erreichen
to arrive at
werden
to become
colloquial: to be
holen mitbringen
to fetch
anschaffen besorgen kriegen erwischen holen schnappen
to obtain
bekommen kriegen
to receive

get a grip v
reiß dich zusammen
to relax; to calm down; to stop being angry

get a room phraseologicalUnit
nehmt euch ein Zimmer
used to instruct a couple to stop displaying physical affection in public

get a word in edgewise /ˌɡɛt ə ˈwɜːd ɪn ˈɛdʒwaɪz/ /ˌɡɛt ə ˈwɝd ɪn ˈɛdʒwaɪz/ v
ins Wort fallen
to break into or participate in a conversation

get along v
sich verstehen sich vertragen
interact or coexist well, without argument or trouble
klarkommen zurechtfinden zurechtkommen
survive; to do well enough

get away with v
davonkommen durchkommen ungeschoren davonkommen
to escape punishment for

get back v
heimzahlen
to do something to hurt or harm someone
zurückbekommen
to retrieve, to have an item returned
zurückkommen
to return to where one came from

get back at v
rächen
to retaliate

get back to v
melden
to return contact with (someone); to return to someone in response to a request

get by v
auskommen durchkommen klarkommen zurechtkommen
subsist

get cold feet /ˌɡɛt ˈkoʊld fit/ /ˌɡɛt ˈkəʊld fiːt/ v
kalte Füße bekommen
to become nervous or anxious and reconsider a decision about an upcoming event

get down to brass tacks v
zur Sache kommen
deal with the important details

get dressed v
anziehen
to beclothe oneself, to put on clothes

get drunk v
betrinken saufen
to intoxicate oneself with alcohol
abfüllen betrunken machen
transitive; to make drunk

get in v
einsteigen
to enter
to board

get in the way v
behindern dazwischenkommen hindern stören
to obstruct, hinder, or interfere

get it over with v
hinter sich bringen

get it up v
einen hochkriegen
achieve a penile erection

get laid v
bumsen
to have sex

get lost interjection
geh weg! hau ab! mach, dass du wegkommst! schleich dich! verpiss dich! verschwinde!
Go away!

get lost v
sich verirren die Orientierung verlieren sich verlaufen
become lost

get married v
verheiraten
become married to each other
heiraten verheiraten
become married to someone

get off v
aussteigen
to disembark from

get off one's chest v
loswerden
to relieve oneself by talking to someone

get on v
einsteigen
to board or mount

get on someone's nerves v
jemandem auf den Geist gehen jemandem auf die Nerven gehen
annoy or irritate

get on with v
begeben fortfahren
proceed with

get one's finger out v
Gas geben
stop delaying

get one's hands dirty v
sich die Finger schmutzig machen sich die Hände schmutzig machen

get one's wires crossed v
missverstehen vorbeireden
to misunderstand one another

get out v
raus
To help someone leave

get out of Dodge v
eine Fliege machen

get out of here interjection
geh weg! hau ab! mach, dass Du wegkommst! verpiss Dich! verschwinde!
command to leave
echt jetzt hör doch auf
expression of disbelief

get over v
verschmerzen überwinden
to forget, and move on
überwinden
to overcome

get ready v
bereit machen fertig machen klar machen vorbereiten
to make ready or prepare

get rid of v
abschaffen loswerden
remove

get the hang of v
die Kurve heraushaben kapieren umgehen lernen
to learn to handle with some skill

get to v
zu schaffen machen
to upset or annoy

get to know v
kennenlernen
to become acquainted with someone

get to the bottom of v
einer Sache auf den Grund gehen
understand the truth about

get to the point v
auf den Punkt kommen zur Sache kommen
State directly

get up v
aufstehen erheben
to rise from one's bed

get up on the wrong side of the bed v
mit dem falschen Fuß aufgestanden sein mit dem linken Fuß zuerst aufgestanden sein
to feel irritable without a particular reason

get used v
gewöhnen
to get accustomed (to)

get well soon phraseologicalUnit
gute Besserung
expressing hope that someone recovers soon

get wind of v
von etwas Wind bekommen
To hear about; to learn of, especially especially with respect to facts intended to have been confidential

getaway adj
Flucht
pertaining to an escape

getaway n
Flucht
effecting of an escape
Erholungsort Kurzurlaub
vacation or destination

getter /ˈɡɛtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɛtə/ n
Getter
absorbing material

geyser /ˈɡaɪzə/ /ˈɡaɪzɚ/ n
Geysir
boiling spring

ghastly /ˈɡæs(t).li/ /ˈɡɑːs(t).li/ adj
schauderhaft
extremely bad
gespenstisch grässlich haarsträubend
horrifyingly shocking

ghazal /ˈɡæzæl/ n
Ghasel
a poetic form

ghee /ɡiː/ [ɡʱiː] n
Ghee
South Asian style clarified butter

gherkin /ˈɡɜːkɪn/ /ˈɡɝkɪn/ n
Gewürzgurke Gürkchen Salzgurke
small cucumber

ghetto /ˈɡɛtoʊ/ /ˈɡɛtəʊ/ n
Getto Ghetto Judengasse Judenviertel
area of a city in which Jews were concentrated
Getto Ghetto
area of a city where people of another ethnicity concentrate or are concentrated

ghetto /ˈɡɛtoʊ/ /ˈɡɛtəʊ/ v
gettoisieren
confine to a ghetto

ghetto bird n
Polizeihelikopter Polizeihubschrauber
police helicopter

ghit /ˈɡɪt/ n
Google-Hit Google-Treffer
ghit (contraction of “Google hit”)

ghost /ɡoʊst/ /ɡəʊst/ /ɡʰoʊst/ n
Schatten
faint shadowy semblance
Geisterbild
false image on a television screen
Gespenst Geist Phantom Erscheinung Spuk
spirit appearing after death

ghost goal n
Phantomtor Wembley-Tor
apparent goal

ghost net n
Geisternetz
fishing net discarded or lost in the ocean

ghost ship n
Geisterschiff
abandoned, possibly adrift ship that is haunted

ghost story n
Gespenstergeschichte
story about ghosts

ghost town /ˈɡoʊst taʊn/ /ˈɡəʊst taʊn/ n
Geisterstadt Geisterdorf Geisterort Geistersiedlung Ghosttown
town which has become deserted

ghost train n
Geisterbahn
fairground attraction
Geisterzug
theatrical performance beside a train

ghosthunter n
Geisterjäger
person who tries to track down ghosts

ghosting n
Geisterbild
appearance of ghosts on a television screen

ghostwriter n
Ghostwriter Phantomschreiber
professional writer for another person

ghoul /ɡuːl/ n
Ghul
a spirit said to feed on corpses

ghrelin /ˈɡɹɛlɪn/ n
Ghrelin
peptide hormone that increases appetite

gianduja /dʒanˈduːjə/ /ˌdʒɑnˈdujə/ n
Gianduja
Piedmontese chocolate preparation

giant /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/ /ˈdʒaɪnt/ adj
gigantisch riesig
giant

giant /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/ /ˈdʒaɪnt/ n
Gigant
Greek mythological creature
Riese
luminous star
Riese Gigant Gigantin Riesin
mythical human
Riese Hüne Hünin Riesin
very tall person

giant anteater n
Großer Ameisenbär
species

giant burrowing cockroach n
Australische Großschabe
Macropanesthia rhinoceros

giant fennel n
Riesenfenchel Steckenkraut
Ferula communis

giant forest genet n
Riesenginsterkatze
Genetta victoriae

giant otter n
Riesenotter
Pteronura brasiliensis

giant panda n
Panda
mammal

giant squid n
Riesenkalmar
Any of several species of very large squid, of the family Architeuthidae

giant star n
Riesenstern
star that has stopped fusing hydrogen

giant tortoise n
Riesenschildkröte
a giant tortoise

giant wood rail n
Ypecaharalle
bird

gibberish /ˈdʒɪb.ə.ɹɪʃ/ n
Kauderwelsch Gequassel Geschwafel Kokolores
unintelligible speech or writing

gibbet /ˈdʒɪbɪt/ n
Galgen
upright post with a crosspiece used for execution and subsequent public display; a gallows

gibbon /ˈɡɪbən/ n
Gibbon
small ape

gibibit n
Gibibit
230 bits

gibibyte n
Gibibyte
230 bytes

giblet n
Innereien
edible bird entrails

giblets /ˈdʒɪbləts/ n
Eingeweide Hühnerklein
the organs of poultry

giddy /ɡɪdi/ adj
schwindelerregend
causing dizziness
schwindelig schwindlig
dizzy

giddyup /ˈɡɪdiˌʌp/ /ˈɡɪdɪˌʌp/ interjection
hü hüa
used to make a horse go faster

gift /ɡɪft/ n
Talent Begabung
a talent or natural ability
Geschenk Gabe Spende Präsent
something given to another voluntarily, without charge
Geschenk
something received incidentally, without effort

gift card n
Geschenkkarte
a card issued by retailers

gift certificate n
Gutschein
voucher entitling the bearer to free products or services

gift of the gab n
Eloquenz Redegabe Wortgewalt flottes Mundwerk
ability to talk readily

gifted /ˈɡɪftɪd/ adj
begabt begnadet geistvoll

gig /ɡɪɡ/ n
Auftritt
performing engagement by a musical group

giga- /ˈɡɪɡə/ prefix
giga-
SI prefix

gigabyte /ˈɡɪɡəbaɪt/ n
Gigabyte
one billion bytes

gigantic /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ adj
gigantisch
very large

gigantism n
Gigantismus
quality or state of being gigantic

gigantomaniac adj
gigantomanisch

gigawatt n
Gigawatt
10⁹ watts

giggle /ˈɡɪɡl/ n
Gekicher
laugh

giggle /ˈɡɪɡl/ v
kichern
laugh

gigolo /ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.loʊ/ /ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/ /ˈʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/ n
Gigolo
hired escort or dancing partner
Gigolo Stricher
male having sexual relationships for money

gild /ɡɪld/ v
schmücken
to adorn
vergolden
to cover with a thin layer of gold

gilded /ˈɡɪldɪd/ adj
vergoldet
made of gold or covered by a thin layer of gold

gilded cage n
goldener Käfig
place or situation which is attractive but constraining

gilding /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/ n
Vergolden
art
Vergoldung
coating
Blattgold
leaf

gill /ɡɪl/ n
Kieme
breathing organ of fish
Lamelle
mushroom organ

gilo n
afrikanische Aubergine afrikanische Eierfrucht äthiopische Eierfrucht
fruit of a species of fruiting plant

gilt /ɡɪɫt/ adj
gülden
golden coloured

gilt /ɡɪɫt/ n
Vergoldung
gold or other metal in a thin layer; gilding

gimbal /ˈdʒɪmbəl/ n
kardanische Aufhängung
device for suspending something

gimlet /ˈɡɪm.lət/ n
Gimlet
cocktail

gimmick /ˈɡɪm.ɪk/ n
Aufhänger Gag
clever ploy or strategy
Kniff Kunstgriff Trick
trick or a device

gimmicky /ˈɡɪmɪki/ adj
mit allerlei Kniffen trickreich
containing gimmicks
effekthascherisch künstlich
resembling, or characteristic of a gimmick

gimp /ɡɪmp/ n
Depp Krüppel
a cripple

gin /dʒɪn/ n
Gin
alcoholic beverage

gin and tonic n
Gin Tonic
cocktail made from gin and tonic

gin rummy n
Gin Rommé Gin Rummy
card game

ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒə/ /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/ adj
rothaarig fuchsig fuchsrot rotblond rötlich braun rötlich-gelb
reddish-brown

ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒə/ /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/ n
Rotkopf Rotschopf
person with reddish-brown hair
Ingwer
plant
spice

ginger beer n
Ingwerbier
drink flavoured with ginger

gingerbread /ˈd͡ʒɪn(d͡)ʒəbɹɛd/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚbɹɛd/ n
Pfefferkuchen Lebkuchen Gewürzkuchen Honigkuchen Ingwerbrot Lebzelten
type of cake

gingerbread man n
Pfefferkuchenmann Lebkuchenmann
cookie in the shape of a person, flavoured with ginger

gingerly /ˈdʒɪn.dʒəɹ.li/ adv
behutsam sanft vorsichtig zimperlich
gently

gingham n
Gingan
a cotton fabric made from dyed and white yarn woven in checks

gingivitis /ˌdʒɪndʒɪˈvaɪtəs/ n
Gingivitis Zahnfleischentzündung
inflammation of the gums

ginkgo /ˈɡɪŋ.kəʊ/ n
Ginkgo Frauenhaarbaum Ginkgobaum Ginkjo Ginko Ginkobaum
tree

ginormous /dʒaɪˈnɔː(ɹ)məs/ adj
elefantös gigantisch riesig
very large

ginseng /ˈdʒɪnsɛŋ/ n
Ginseng
any of several plants, of the genus Panax
root of such a plant, or the extract

giraffe /dʒɪˈɹɑːf/ /d͡ʒəˈɹæf/ n
Giraffe
mammal

giraffe weevil n
Giraffenkäfer
Trachelophorus giraffa

girder /ɡɜː(ɹ)də(ɹ)/ n
Balken Träger Binder Tragbalken Unterzug
main horizontal support in a building

girdle /ˈɡɜːdl̩/ /ˈɡɝdl̩/ n
Hüfthalter
belt

girl /ˈɡɛəl/ /ˈɡɜːl/ /ˈɡɝl/ /ˈɡɵːl/ n
Frau Mädchen
woman
Mädchen Mädel Wicht
young female person

girl group n
Girlgroup
pop group made up of young women

girl's name n
Mädchenname
given name for a girl

girlfriend /ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/ /ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/ n
Freundin
a female friend
Freundin Girlfriend
a female partner in a romantic relationship

girlish adj
mädchenhaft
like a girl

girlishness n
Mädchenhaftigkeit mädchenhaftes Aussehen mädchenhaftes Wesen
quality of being girlish

girth /ɡɜːθ/ /ɡɝθ/ n
Sattelgurt
A band or strap passed under an animal to hold a saddle in place
equipment
Umfang
the distance measured around an object

gist /dʒɪst/ n
Hauptinhalt Hauptpunkt Kern Kernaussage Wesentliche
the most essential part

git /ɡɪt/ n
Blödmann Dummkopf Idiot
A contemptible person

give /ɡɪv/ n
Dehnbarkeit
give (noun)

give /ɡɪv/ v
nachgeben
bend slightly when a force is applied
geben abgeben
transfer the possession of something to someone else

give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime proverb
Gib einem Mann einen Fisch und du ernährst ihn für einen Tag. Lehre einen Mann zu fischen und du ernährst ihn für sein Leben.
more worthwhile to teach someone than do it for them

give a shit v
Scheißdreck scheißegal
to (not) care

give away v
weggeben
to make a gift of something

give back v
zurückgeben
return

give birth v
gebären
produce new life

give head v
blasen
slang: to perform oral sex on another person

give in v
einbrechen zusammenfallen
to collapse or fall
nachgeben aufgeben einlenken
to relent or yield

give me v
geben Sie mir gebt mir gib mir
expression of preference

give notice v
kündigen
to announce one's intent to leave a job

give rise to v
führen zu
to be the origin of; to produce

give someone the cold shoulder v
die kalte Schulter zeigen jemandem
snub

give them an inch and they'll take a mile proverb
Gib jemandem den kleinen Finger und er nimmt die ganze Hand

give up v
aufgeben kapitulieren
admit defeat
aufgeben
stop, quit, desist
lose hope
abandon
aufgeben kapitulieren sich ergeben
surrender

give up the ghost v
den Geist aufgeben
to die

give way v
nachgeben weichen
to collapse or break under physical stress
to yield to persistent persuasion

give-away shop n
Umsonstladen
shop

given /ˈɡɪ.vən/ adj
vorliegend
currently discussed

given name n
Vorname
name chosen for a child by its parents

giver n
Donator Donatorin Gebende Gebender Geber Geberin
one who gives

gizmo /ˈɡɪzmoʊ/ n
Dingsbums
thingy

gizzard /ˈɡɪzəd/ /ˈɡɪzəɹd/ n
Kaumagen Muskelmagen
portion of the esophagus with ingested grit

glacial /ˈɡleɪ.ʃ(ɪ)əl/ adj
eisig eiskalt
cold and icy
glazial
relating to glaciers

glacial /ˈɡleɪ.ʃ(ɪ)əl/ n
Eiszeit Kaltzeit
glacial period

glacial acetic acid n
Eisessig

glacial erratic n
Findling
rock

glacier /ˈɡleɪ.ʃɚ/ /ˈɡlæs.jə/ n
Gletscher Ferner Kees
a large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill

glaciology /ˌɡleɪsɪˈɒlədʒi/ /ˌɡleɪʃiˈɑlədʒi/ n
Glaziologie
study of ice and its effect on the landscape

glad /ɡlæd/ adj
froh fröhlich
pleased, happy, satisfied

glad wrap n
Adhäsionsfolie
thin plastic food wrap

gladden /ˈɡlædən/ v
erfreuen freuen
to cause to become more glad

glade /ɡleɪd/ n
Lichtung
open space in the woods

gladiator /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtɚ/ n
Gladiator
(in ancient Rome) a person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal

gladiolus /ɡlædɪˈoʊləs/ /ɡlædɪˈəʊləs/ n
Gladiole
plant

gladly /ˈɡlædli/ adv
gern
in a glad manner
willingly, certainly

glaive /ɡleɪv/ n
Lanze Pike Speer
light lance
Fauchard Glefe Gleve Gläfe
weapon consisting of a pole with a large blade

glamorous /ˈɡlaməɹəs/ adj
bezaubernd glamourös
Having glamour; stylish

glance /ɡlæns/ /ɡlɑːns/ n
Blick Streifblick
a brief or cursory look
Glanz
a deflection
Steinkohle
mineral

glance /ɡlæns/ /ɡlɑːns/ v
blicken
to look briefly at something

glance coal n
Steinkohle

gland /ɡlænd/ n
Drüse Stinkdrüse
organ that synthesizes and secretes substance
Drüse
secretory structure on the surface of an organ

glanders n
Rotz
disease

glandular adj
drüsig glanduläre
pertaining to a gland or glands

glans n
Eichel
acorn or mast of the oak

glans penis /ˌɡlænz ˈpiːnɪs/ n
Eichel
conical vascularized body forming the extremity of the penis

glare /ɡlɛə/ /ɡlɛəɹ/ n
entrüstetes Starren
a stare
Blendung
light

glare /ɡlɛə/ /ɡlɛəɹ/ v
missbilligend anstarren
to stare angrily

glaring /ˈɡlɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɡlɛɹɪŋ/ adj
eklatant krass schreiend
blatant, obvious
leuchtend strahlend
reflecting with glare

glasnost n
Glasnost
a policy of the Soviet Union

glass /ɡlæs/ /ɡlɑːs/ n
Glas
drinking vessel
substance

glass ceiling n
Gläserne Decke
unwritten, uncodified barrier

glass cutter n
Glasschneider
tool

glass eye n
Glasauge
artificial eye

glass harmonica n
Glasharmonika
a musical instrument

glass jaw n
Glaskinn
sensitive chin or jaw

glass transition temperature n
Glasübergangstemperatur

glass wool n
Glaswolle
insulating material

glassblower n
Glasbläser Glasbläserin
person skilled in the art of glassblowing

glassblowing n
Glasblasen
art of making objects from molten glass

glassmaker n
Glasmacher

glassworks n
Glashütte
a factory that produces glass

glaucoma /ɡlɔːˈkoʊmə/ /ɡlɔːˈkəʊmə/ n
Glaukom Grüner Star grüner Star
eye disease

glaucophane n
Glaukophan
a blue amphibole mineral

glaze /ɡleɪz/ n
Glasur
coating on pottery
Lasur
layer of paint
Reif
meteorology: smooth coating of ice caused by freezing rain

glazier /ˈɡleɪ.ʒəɹ/ /ˈɡleɪz.jə(ɹ)/ n
Glaser Glaserin
craftsman who works with glass, fitting windows, etc

gleam /ɡliːm/ n
Glanz
brightness or splendor
Funke
glimpse or indistinct sign
Schein Schimmer
small shaft or stream of light

glean /ɡliːn/ v
herausbekommen zusammentragen
gather information in small amounts, with implied difficulty, bit by bit
nachlesen schmorren
harvest grain left behind after the crop has been reaped

glee /ɡliː/ n
Rundgesang
An unaccompanied part song for three or more solo voices
Music; minstrelsy; entertainment
Ausgelassenheit Freude Fröhlichkeit
Joy; merriment; mirth; gayety; particularly, the mirth enjoyed at a feast

gleeful /ˈɡliːfəl/ adj
schadenfroh
joyful

glen /ɡlɛn/ n
Tobel
secluded and narrow valley

glib /ɡlɪb/ adj
glatt rutschig schlüpfrig
Smooth or slippery
aalglatt einschmeichelnd-betrügerisch gewandt
artfully persuasive but insincere in nature
beredsam schwatzhaft
having a ready flow of words but lacking thought or understanding

glibness n
Gewandtheit
the condition of being glib

glide /ˈɡlaɪd/ v
gleiten lassen
To cause to glide
gleiten
To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly
To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft

glider /ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlaɪdɚ/ n
Segelflugzeug Gleiter Gleitflugzeug
aircraft
Gleiter
animal with the ability to glide

glimmer /ˈɡlɪmə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪmɚ/ n
Schimmer
faint light

glimmer /ˈɡlɪmə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪmɚ/ v
glimmern
to shine with faint unsteady light

glint /ɡlɪnt/ n
Glitzern
short flash of light

glint /ɡlɪnt/ v
glitzern
to flash briefly

glioblastoma n
Glioblastom
fast-growing tumor of the brain

glisten v
gleißen glitzern glänzen
to reflect light with a glittering luster

glitch /ɡlɪtʃ/ n
Glitch
Fehler Macke Störung
problem, bug, imperfection, quirk

glitter /ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪtɚ/ v
glitzern
to sparkle with light

glitz /ɡlɪts/ n
Pomp
brilliant showiness

gloat /ɡloʊt/ /ɡləʊt/ n
Schadenfreude Triumph hämische Freude
an act or instance of gloating

gloat /ɡloʊt/ /ɡləʊt/ v
hämisch freuen sich diebisch freuen sich ergötzen sich weiden an
to exhibit a conspicuous sense of self-satisfaction
angeben begeistert sein frohlocken großtun jubilieren protzen
to triumph, crow, relish, glory, revel

gloating /ˈɡloʊtɪŋ/ /ˈɡləʊtɪŋ/ n
Ausdruck von Häme Häme Sichbrüsten Siegesfreude siegesfreudiger Ausdruck
act of one who gloats

global /ˈɡloʊbəl/ /ˈɡləʊbəl/ adj
global
concerning all parts of the world
of a variable, in computing

global positioning system n
Globales Navigationssatellitensystem
system determining precise location based on signals received from satellites

global warming n
globale Erwärmung Erderwärmung Treibhausklima
increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere to cause climate change

globalisation /ˌɡloʊbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
Globalisierung
process of becoming a more interconnected world
process of world economy becoming dominated by capitalist models

globalism n
Globalismus
doctrine of globalization

globalist adj
globalistisch

globalist n
Globalist Globalistin

globalize v
globalisieren
To make something global in scope

globe /ɡloʊb/ /ɡloːb/ /ɡləʊb/ n
Globus
model of Earth
Erde Erdkugel
planet Earth

globeflower n
Trollblume
plant of the genus Trollius

globetrotter n
Globetrotter Weltenbummler Weltenbummlerin
person who travels often to faraway places

globin /ˈɡləʊbɪn/ n
Globin

globular cluster n
Kugelsternhaufen
large spherical star cluster

globulin /ˈɡlɑbljəlɪn/ /ˈɡlɒbljʊlɪn/ n
Globulin
protein

globus cruciger n
Reichsapfel
royal symbol of power

glocalization n
Glokalisierung

glockenspiel /ˈɡlɑ.kn̩.ˌspil/ /ˈɡlɒk.n̩ˌspiːl/ /ˈɡlɔk.n̩ˌʃpiːl/ n
Glockenspiel
musical instrument

glogg /ɡlɒɡ/ n
Glühwein Glögg
Scandinavian version of mulled wine

glomerulus n
Nierenkörperchen
small intertwined group of capillaries

gloom /ɡlum/ n
Trübnis
a melancholy, depressing or despondent atmosphere
Melancholie Niedergeschlagenheit Schwermut
cloudiness or heaviness of mind; melancholy; aspect of sorrow; low spirits; dullness
Dunkelheit Düsternis
darkness, dimness or obscurity

gloomy /ˈɡlumi/ adj
düster dunkel betrübt deprimiert freudlos melancholisch
affected with, or expressing, gloom; melancholy
dunkel düster finster trübe trüb
imperfectly illuminated

glorification n
Glorifizierung
the act of glorifying or the state of being glorified

glorify /ˈɡlɔɹɪfaɪ/ v
verherrlichen
to exalt, or give glory or praise to something or someone
glorifizieren verklären
to make something appear to be more glorious than it is
anbeten
to worship or extol

glorious /ˈɡlɔɹ.i.əs/ /ˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/ adj
glorreich ruhmvoll herrlich
exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory
prachtvoll
splendid; resplendent; bright; shining

glory /ˈɡlo(ː)ɹi/ /ˈɡlɔːɹi/ n
Gepränge Herrlichkeit Pracht Prunk
great beauty or splendour
Ruhm Glorie
honour and valour
Brillianz Glanz Glorie
optical phenomenon
Glorie Rühmen
worship or praise

glory /ˈɡlo(ː)ɹi/ /ˈɡlɔːɹi/ v
auskosten jubeln jubilieren
to exult with joy; to rejoice

glory hole n
Glory Hole Klappenloch Ruhmesloch Schwanzloch
sex

gloss /ɡlɑs/ /ɡlɒs/ /ɡlɔs/ n
Glanz
surface shine
Glosse Erläuterung Glossem Randbemerkung
brief explanatory note or translation of a difficult or complex expression
Erläuterung
extensive commentary on some text

gloss /ɡlɑs/ /ɡlɒs/ /ɡlɔs/ v
polieren
give a gloss or sheen to

glossary /ˈɡlɒsəɹi/ n
Glossar
list of words with their definitions

glossolalia /ˌɡlɑsəˈleɪliə/ /ˌɡlɒsəˈleɪliə/ n
Glossolalie Glossolalieren Glottolalie Zungenrede Zungenreden
speaking in tongues

glossolalist n
Glossolale Glossolaler Glottolale Glottolaler Zungenredner Zungenrednerin
one who exhibits glossolalia; one who speaks in tongues

glossy adj
glänzend
having a reflective surface

glossy antshrike n
Trauerameisenwürger
a passerine bird of the antbird family

glossy ibis n
Brauner Sichler
Plegadis falcinellus

glottal /ˈɡlɑt.l̩/ /ˈɡlɒt.l̩/ adj
glottal
of or relating to the glottis

glottal stop /ɡlɒtəl stɒp/ /ɡlɒʔəl stɒp/ n
Glottisschlag Knacklaut Stimmritzenverschlusslaut glottaler Plosiv
plosive sound articulated with the glottis

glottalize v
glottalisieren
to apply glottalization

glottis n
Glottis
organ of speech

glove /ɡlʌv/ n
Handschuh
item of clothing

glove box n
Glove-Box Handschuhbox
plastic box with rubber gloves fastened around holes

glove compartment n
Handschuhfach Handschuhkasten
compartment recessed in an automobile’s dashboard

glover /ˈɡlʌvə/ /ˈɡlʌvɚ/ n
Handschuhmacher Handschuhmacherin
person who makes gloves

glow /ɡloʊ/ /ɡləʊ/ n
Glühen
the state of a glowing object

glow /ɡloʊ/ /ɡləʊ/ v
glühen
to give off light from heat or to emit light as if heated
abstrahlen
to radiate thermal heat
leuchten
to shine brightly and steadily

glow discharge n
Glimmentladung

glowing /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡləʊɪŋ/ adj
glühend
that which glows

glowworm n
Glühwürmchen Leuchtkäfer
beetle larva or female

gluconate n
Gluconat
any salt or ester of gluconic acid

gluconic acid n
Gluconsäure
organic compound C₆H12O₇

glucosamine n
Glucosamin
an amino derivative of glucose

glucose /ˈɡlukoʊs/ /ˈɡluːkoʊz/ n
Glukose Traubenzucker
simple monosaccharide sugar

glue /ɡluː/ n
Leim Klebstoff Kleber
sticky adhesive substance

glue /ɡluː/ v
leimen kleben
join with glue

glue gun n
Klebepistole
gun-shaped glue applicator in general

glue stick n
Klebestift
solid adhesive tube

glue-boiler n
Leimkocher Leimsieder
who produces glue

gluey adj
klebrig
viscous and adhesive, as glue

glug /ɡlʌɡ/ interjection
gluck
sound of pouring or swallowing a liquid

gluhwein /ˈɡluːvʌɪn/ n
Glühwein
type of mulled wine

glum /ɡlʌm/ adj
bedrückt deprimiert dunkel missmutig mürrisch niedergeschlagen
despondent

glume n
Spelze

gluon /ˈɡluːɒn/ n
Gluon
massless gauge boson

glut /ɡlʌt/ n
Schwemme Überfluss Überschuss
excess

glut /ɡlʌt/ v
auffüllen befriedigen stillen sättigen
fill, satisfy, sate

glutamate n
Glutamat
salt or ester of glutamic acid

glutamic acid n
Glutaminsäure
the nonessential amino acid (α-amino-glutaric acid)

glutamine /ˈɡlutəmin/ n
Glutamin
nonessential amino acid; C₅H10N₂O₃

glutaraldehyde n
Glutaraldehyd
pentane-1,5-dial

gluteal adj
Gesäß- Gluteal- Glutäal- gluteal glutäal
relating to the buttocks

gluteal cleft n
Analrinne
cleft between buttocks

gluten /ˈɡluːtən/ n
Gluten Kleber
cereal protein

gluten-free adj
glutenfrei
containing no gluten

glutinous /ˈɡluːtɪnəs/ adj
klebrig
glue-like

glutinous rice n
Klebreis
rice variety

glutton /ˈɡlʌt(ə)n/ n
Vielfraß Nimmersatt Völler
one who eats voraciously
Unersättliche Unersättlicher
one who gluts himself

gluttonous /ˈɡlʌt(ə)nəs/ adj
gefräßig unersättlich
given to excessive eating; prone to overeating
gierig unersättlich verfressen
greedy

gluttony /ɡlʌ.tən.i/ n
Völlerei Gefräßigkeit Fresssucht
the vice of eating to excess

glycemic index n
glykämischer Index
measure

glycerine /ˈɡlɪsəɹɪn/ n
Glyzerin
the compound glycerol

glycine n
Glycin
amino acid

glycogen n
Glykogen
polysaccharide that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals

glycogenolysis n
Glykogenolyse
production of glucose-1-phosphate

glycol /ˈɡlʌɪkɒl/ n
Glykol
any aliphatic diol

glycoprotein n
Glykoproteine
protein with covalently bonded carbohydrates

glyph /ɡlɪf/ n
Symbol Zeichen
carved relief representing a sound, word or idea
Glyphe
graphic representation of a character

glyphosate n
Glyphosat
chemical

gnash /næʃ/ v
knirschen
to grind one's teeth in pain or in anger

gnat /næt/ n
Stechmücke Schnake
any small insect of the order Diptera

gnaw /nɔː/ v
nagen kauen knabbern
to bite something persistently
beschäftigen nagen umtreiben verfolgen
to produce anxiety or worry

gneiss /ˈnaɪs/ n
Gneis
common and widely-distributed metamorphic rock

gnome /nəʊm/ /nəʊmi/ n
Gnom
legendary being
Gnomen-Sperlingskauz
small owl, Glaucidium gnoma

gnomon /ˈnoʊmɑn/ /ˈnəʊmɒn/ n
Gnomon
object used to tell time by the shadow it casts when the sun shines on it

gnosis /ˈnəʊ.sɪs/ n
Gnosis
gnosis

gnu /njuː/ /nuː/ n
Gnu
large antelope of the genus Connochaetes

go /ɡoʊ/ /ɡɐʉ/ /ɡəʉ/ /ɡəʊ/ n
Versuch
attempt
Go
board game

go /ɡoʊ/ /ɡɐʉ/ /ɡəʉ/ /ɡəʊ/ v
kaputt sein kaputtgehen zerstört sein
to be destroyed }}
fortgehen verschwinden weggehen
to disappear }}
machen
to make (a specified sound) }}
gehen fahren
to move through space (especially from one place to another) }}
dran sein ziehen
to take a turn }}

go Dutch v
getrennte Kasse machen
split the cost

go about v
anpacken
to tackle

go ahead v
bitte los na los nur zu
proceed

go astray v
auf die schiefe Bahn geraten
develop bad habits; behave improperly or illegally

go away interjection
geh weg! gehen Sie weg

go away v
verschwinden
to become invisible, vanish or disappear
weggehen fortfahren fortgehen wegfahren
to depart or leave a place
verreisen
to travel somewhere, especially on holiday or vacation

go back v
zurückgehen zurückfahren
to return to a place

go back on v
betrügen hintergehen im Stich lassen verraten
be treacherous or faithless to; betray
rückgängig machen zurücknehmen
fail to keep, renege on

go bad v
verderben
of foods: to spoil or rot

go ballistic v
in die Luft gehen
become very angry

go bankrupt v
fallieren Bankrott machen bankrott gehen
to become bankrupt

go by v
vorbeifahren vorbeigehen
to pass by without paying attention to

go down v
abnehmen
decrease
absteigen hinabsteigen
descend

go far v
es weit bringen
to attain success

go figure /ɡoʊ ˈfɪɡjɚ/ phraseologicalUnit
stell dir vor
expression of perplexity or surprise

go for broke v
alles auf eine Karte setzen
to try everything possible in a final attempt
alles aufs Spiel setzen
to wager everything

go for it v
alles geben reinhauen
to put maximum effort into something

go fuck oneself v
fick dich fick dich ins Knie leck mich am Arsch
a variant of fuck you

go in one ear and out the other v
zum einen Ohr hinein- und zum anderen wieder hinausgehen
to be heard but not attended to

go it alone /ˈɡoʊ ɪt əˈloʊn/ /ˈɡəʊ ɪt əˈləʊn/ v
Alleingang erledigen im
do something alone or independently

go nuts v
leg los
in the imperative
durchdrehen verrückt werden
to become mad

go off v
explodieren
explode
ranzig werden sauer werden schlecht werden
putrefy; become inedible

go on v
weitermachen weiter gehen
continue
abgehen los passieren
happen

go out v
erlöschen verlöschen
to be turned off or extinguished
aussterben
to become extinct, to expire
ausgehen
to leave one's abode to go to public places
ausgehen hinausgehen herausgehen
to leave, especially a building

go round in circles v
sich im Kreis drehen
To repeatedly do the same thing

go south v
auf dem absteigenden Ast sein
become unfavorable

go to bed v
schlafen gehen zu Bett gehen
to lie down to sleep

go to hell v
fahr zu Hölle fahrt zu Hölle
interjection

go to someone's head v
zu Kopf steigen

go to the dogs v
vor die Hunde gehen
idiomatic: to decline or deteriorate

go to war v
in den Krieg ziehen
enter armed conflict

go too far v
es zu weit treiben zu weit gehen

go under v
untergehen
to descend into a body of water

go up v
steigen hinaufgehen
to move upwards
ansteigen aufsteigen hochgehen
to rise or increase

go with v
passen
match, correspond with

go without saying v
es versteht sich von selbst
to be obvious, apparent or clear

go wrong v
schiefgehen schieflaufen
to fail

go-away bird n
Grauer Lärmvogel
Corythaixoides concolor
Lärmvogel
bird of the genus Corythaixoides

go-cart n
Go-Kart Kart
a racing vehicle

go-getter n
Draufgänger
one who is motivated or inclined to excel

go-it-alone /ˈɡoʊ ɪt əˈloʊn/ /ˈɡəʊ ɪt əˈləʊn/ adj
im Alleingang
done alone or independently

goad /ɡoʊd/ /ɡəʊd/ n
Stachelstock
pointed stick used to prod animals

goad /ɡoʊd/ /ɡəʊd/ v
anspornen anstacheln
to encourage or stimulate
anstacheln aufreizen reizen
to incite or provoke
anstacheln antreiben
to prod with a goad

goal /ɡoʊl/ /ɡəʊl/ n
Tor
(sport) act of placing the object into the goal
in many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object
point(s) scored
Ziel Tor
result one is attempting to achieve

goal kick n
Abstoß
a set piece taken from the goal area after the ball has gone out of play

goal line n
Torlinie Torauslinie
in soccer

goal post n
Torpfosten
vertical support limiting a goal

goalie /ˈɡəʊl.i/ n
Goali Goalie
colloquial form of goalkeeper or goaltender

goalkeeper n
Torwart Torhüter Tormann Goalie Keeper Keeperin
player that protects a goal

goalless adj
ziellos
without ambition
torlos
without scored goals

goalpost /ˈɡoʊlpoʊst/ /ˈɡəʊlpəʊst/ n
Torpfosten
vertical side pole of a goal

goalscorer n
Torschütze Torschützin
person who scores a goal

goat /ɡoʊt/ /ɡoːt/ /ɡɐ̟ʉt/ /ɡəʊt/ n
Ziege Geiß Bock
animal

goat cheese n
Ziegenkäse
cheese produced by goat milk

goat's rue /ˈɡoʊts ɹuː/ n
Geißraute
Galega officinalis

goat's-beard /ˈɡəʊtsbɪəd/ n
Bocksbart

goatee /ɡəʊˈtiː/ /ˌɡoʊˈtiː/ n
Kinnbart Spitzbart Goatee Ziegenbart
beard at the center of the chin

goatfucker n
Kanake Ziegenficker Ölauge
derogatory term for a person of North African or Asian descent

goatherd n
Ziegenhirte Ziegenhirtin Ziegenhirt
person who herds, tends goats

goatmeat n
Ziegenfleisch
goat eaten as meat

goatmilk n
Ziegenmilch
product

gob /ɡɑb/ /ɡɒb/ n
Schnauze
slang: mouth

gobble v
schlingen
to eat hastily or greedily
kollern
to make the sound of a turkey

gobbledygook n
Geschwafel Kauderwelsch
Nonsense; meaningless or encrypted language.
Fachchinesisch aufgeblasenes Gesülze geschwollenes Zeug
Something written in an overly complex, incoherent, or incomprehensible manner.

gobbler n
Puter
Fresser
one who eats quickly

goblet n
Kelch
drinking vessel with a foot and stem

goblin /ˈɡɑb.lɪn/ /ˈɡɒb.lɪn/ n
Kobold
hostile diminutive humanoid in fantasy literature

goby /ˈɡəubɪ/ n
Grundel
certain Godiidae

god /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɒːd/ /ɡɔd/ n
Gott Gottheit Götter Göttin
Idol
idol

god game n
Göttersimulation
video game type

godchild n
Patenkind
a child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent

goddamn adj
verdammt gottverdammt höllisch verflucht
intensifier

goddamn interjection
gottverdammt verdammt noch mal
an expression of anger, surprise, or frustration

goddess /ˈɡɑd.ɪs/ /ˈɡɒd.ɛs/ n
Göttin weibliche Gottheit weiblicher Gott
female deity

godfather /ˈɡɑdfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/ n
Pate Taufpate
mafia leader
Pate Taufpate Firmgöd Firmpate Gevatter Gote
man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner

godfearing adj
gottesfürchtig
obedient to a deity
religiously devout

godforsaken /ˌɡɒd.fə(ɹ)ˈseɪ.kɪn/ adj
gottverlassen
particularly awful; very bad; miserable; terrible

godless /ˈɡɒdləs/ adj
unreligiös
not acknowledging any deity or god; without belief in any deity or god

godlessness n
Gottlosigkeit
state of being godless

godlike /ˈɡɑdlaɪk/ /ˈɡɒdlaɪk/ adj
gottgleich göttlich
having characteristics of a god

godliness n
Göttlichkeit
the condition and quality of being godly

godly /ˈɡɑdli/ /ˈɡɒdli/ adj
fromm
devoted to a god or God
rechtschaffen
gloriously good
göttlich
of or pertaining to a god

godmother /ˈɡɒdmʌðə/ n
Patin Patentante Taufpatin Firmgodl Firmpatin Gevatterin
woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner

godparent n
Pate Patin
godfather or godmother

godsend n
Geschenk des Himmels Glücksfall
an unexpected good fortune

godsent adj
gottgesandt
sent by God

godwit /ˈɡɒdwɪt/ n
Schnepfe
Bird

goer /ˈɡoʊɚ/ n
-gänger -gängerin Geher Geherin
one who goes

goethite n
Goethit
an iron oxyhydroxide that is the main constituent of rust

gofer /ˈɡoʊfɚ/ n
Aushilfskraft
worker

goggle /ˈɡɒ.ɡəl/ v
glotzen
stare with wide eyes

goggles /ˈɡɑ.ɡəlz/ n
Schutzbrille
protective eyewear

going /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡəʊɪŋ/ n
Weiterkommen
conditions for advancing
Fortschritt
progress

going concern n
Fortführungsprinzip
working business

goitre /ˈɡɔɪ.tə/ /ˈɡɔɪ.tɚ/ n
Kropf Struma Satthals
enlargement of the neck

gokkun n
Gokkun
genre of pornography

gold /ɡoʊld/ /ɡuːld/ /ɡəʊld/ adj
golden goldfarben goldfarbig gülden
having the colour of gold
golden gülden
made of gold, golden

gold coin n
Goldmünze
coin made of gold

gold digger /ɡəʊld ˈdɪɡə(ɹ)/ n
Abzockerbraut
person who cultivates a personal relationship in order to attain money and/or material goods, power
Goldgräber
someone who digs or mines for gold

gold leaf n
Blattgold Goldblatt
gold beaten into a thin sheet

gold medal n
Goldmedaille
medal made of, or having the colour of, gold

gold mine n
Goldbergwerk Goldmine
mine for gold
Goldgrube
very profitable economic venture
reserve of something sought after

gold rush /ˈɡoʊldˌɹʌʃ/ /ˈɡəʊldˌɹʌʃ/ n
Goldrausch
period of feverish migration into an area in which gold has been discovered

gold standard n
Goldstandard
monetary system

goldcrest n
Goldhähnchen
bird

golden /ˈɡoʊl.dən/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən/ adj
golden
having a colour or other richness suggestive of gold
made of, or relating to, gold
marked by prosperity, creativity, etc.
advantageous or very favourable

golden age n
goldenes Zeitalter
time of progress and achievement

golden calf n
goldenes Kalb
A golden image of a calf

golden eagle /ˈɡəʊldən ˈiːɡl/ n
Steinadler
large bird of prey

golden fruit dove n
Goldtaube
the fruit dove species Ptilinopus luteovirens

golden goal n
Golden Goal
first goal scored during extra time

golden goose n
goldene Gans
something that generates much profit

golden hamster n
Goldhamster
a small rodent, Mesocricetus auratus

golden handshake n
goldener Handschlag
generous severance payment

golden jackal n
Goldschakal
Canis aureus

golden mole n
Goldmull
mole of the family Chrysochloridae

golden parachute n
goldener Fallschirm
agreement on benefits

golden pheasant n
Goldfasan
golden pheasant

golden ratio n
Goldener Schnitt
irrational number

golden rule n
goldene Regel
ethics
idiomatic

golden wedding n
Goldhochzeit goldene Hochzeit
anniversary celebration

goldenrod /ˈɡoʊldənˌɹɑd/ n
Goldrute
plant

goldfinch n
Stieglitz Distelfink
any of several passerine birds

goldfish n
Goldfisch
fish

goldfish bowl n
Goldfischglas
bowl in which fish are kept

goldilocks n
Goldlöckchen
girl with golden hair

goldsmith n
Goldschmied Goldschmiedin Gold- und Silberschmied Gold- und Silberschmiedin
person who makes things out of gold

goldsmithery n
Goldschmiedekunst
the work of a goldsmith

golem /ˈɡɒləm/ n
Golem
creature

golf /ɡɑlf/ /ɡɒf/ /ɡɒlf/ n
Golf
ball game

golf /ɡɑlf/ /ɡɒf/ /ɡɒlf/ v
golfen
play golf

golf ball n
Golfball
small ball used in golf

golf club n
Golfklub
a club or organization
Golfschläger
the implement

golf course n
Golfplatz
the land where one plays golf

golfer n
Golfer Golferin Golfspieler Golfspielerin
someone who plays golf

gonad /ˈɡəʊ.næd/ n
Gonade Keimdrüse Geschlechtsdrüse
sex gland
Eier
slang, testicles

gondola /ˈɡɒn.də.lə/ n
Seilbahn
enclosed car suspended to a cable onto which it travels
Gondel
narrow boat, especially in Venice

gondolier /ˌɡɑndəˈlɪɹ/ /ˌɡɒndəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ n
Gondoliere Gondelfahrer Gondelführer Gondelier Gondelschiffer Gondolier
Venetian boatman who propels a gondola

goner /ˈɡɒnə(ɹ)/ n
Todgeweihter ein hoffnungsloser Fall
someone doomed, a hopeless case

gong n
Gong
percussion instrument

gonorrhea /ˌɡɒn.əˈɹi.ə/ n
Gonorrhoe
STD

goo /ɡuː/ n
Schmalz übertriebene Sentimentalität
sentimentality
Glibber Klebstoff Papp Schmiere Soße klebriges Zeug
sticky or gummy semi-solid or liquid substance

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡʊ̈d] adj
gut
acting in the interest of good; ethical good intentions
useful for a particular purpose
favourable
of people, competent or talented
beneficial; worthwhile
of food, edible; not stale or rotten
gut effektiv
effective
gut gesund
healthful
gut lecker
of food, having a particularly pleasant taste
gut angenehm schön
pleasant; enjoyable

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡʊ̈d] n
Gut
item of merchandise
Gute Gut
the forces of good

good afternoon phraseologicalUnit
guten Tag guten Nachmittag
greeting said in the afternoon

good day phraseologicalUnit
guten Tag
greeting between sunrise and sunset

good evening n
guten Abend
greeting said in the evening

good faith /ˌɡʊd ˈfeɪθ/ n
bestes Wissen und Gewissen guter Glaube
good, honest intentions

good heavens /ɡʊd ˈhɛvənz/ interjection
Gott im Himmel
exclamation of surprise or shock

good luck interjection
viel Erfolg! viel Glück!
wish of fortune or encouragement

good morning /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔː.nɪŋ/ /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔːɹ.nɪŋ/ interjection
guten Morgen
when seeing someone for the first time in the morning

good news n
gute Nachricht
something positive
the message of Jesus concerning the salvation of the faithful

good night phraseologicalUnit
gute Nacht
a farewell

good riddance interjection
gehe mit Gott, aber geh!
used to indicate that a departure or loss is welcome

good things come to those who wait proverb
gut Ding will Weile haben was lange währt, wird endlich gut
patience is a virtue

good wine needs no bush proverb
gute Ware lobt sich selbst

good-for-nothing adj
Tunichtgut
useless, worthless

good-for-nothing n
Nichtsnutz Taugenichts Krattler Tunichtgut
person of little worth or usefulness

good-looking adj
hübsch attraktiv schön
attractive

good-natured adj
gutmütig
of or pertaining to an amicable, kindly disposition

goodbye /ɡədˈbaɪ/ /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ interjection
adieu auf Wiedersehen tschüss tschau auf Wiederhören bis bald
farewell

goodbye /ɡədˈbaɪ/ /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ n
Abschied
an utterance of goodbye

goodbye, cruel world /ɡʊdˈbaɪ {{! phraseologicalUnit
auf Wiedersehen, grausame Welt! mach's gut, grausame Welt!
exclamation prior to suicide

goodness /ˈɡʊdnəs/ n
Güte Gütigkeit Herzensgüte Integrität Tugend
state or characteristic of being good

goods /ɡʊdz/ n
Ware Güter
that which is produced, traded, bought or sold

goods train n
Güterzug
train used for transportation of goods

goodwill /ɡʊdˈwɪl/ n
Freundschaft
guter Wille
favorably disposed attitude

gooey /ˈɡuː.i/ adj
klebrig zähflüssig
soft, sticky and viscous

goof /ɡuːf/ v
fehlen
to make a mistake

goof up v
vermurksen verpfuschen
to make a mistake

goofy /ɡuːfi/ adj
albern doof trottelig
silly

google /ˈɡuːɡəl/ v
googeln googlen
to search for on the Internet

googol /ˈɡu.ɡəl/ /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ numeral
Googol
1 followed by 100 zeros

googolplex /ˈɡuɡəlplɛks/ /ˈɡuːɡəlplɛks/ numeral
Googolplex
ten to the power of a googol

gook /ɡuk/ /ɡʊk/ n
Schlitzauge
derogatory slur for an Asian person

goon /ɡuːn/ n
Trottel
a fool
Gorilla Schläger
a thug

goosander n
Gänsesäger Säger Sägetaucher
diving duck

goose /ˈɡuːs/ n
Gans
a grazing waterfowl of the family Anatidae

goose bump n
Gänsehaut
raised skin caused by cold, excitement, or fear

goose egg n
überhaupt nichts
nothing
Beule
swelling or bump

goose is cooked phraseologicalUnit
Die Messe ist gelesen erledigt sein geliefert sein
all hope is gone

goose pimple n
Gänsehaut
bumps on the skin

goose-step n
Stechschritt
a style of marching

goose-step v
im Stechschritt marschieren
to march with a goose-step

gooseberry /ˈɡusˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɡʊzb(ə)ɹi/ n
fünftes Rad am Wagen
additional person
Stachelbeere
fruit

goosefoot /ˈɡuːsfʊt/ n
Gänsefuß
flowering plant of the subfamily Chenopodioideae

gooseneck n
Schwanenhals
anything shaped like a goose's neck
Lümmelbeschlag
swivel connection on a sailboat for the boom to attach to the mast

gooseneck barnacle n
Entenmuschel
Pollicipes pollicipes

gopher /ˈɡoʊfɚ/ /ˈɡəʊfə/ n
Ziesel Erdhörnchen Taschenratte Zieselmaus
a small burrowing rodent

gore /ɡo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡoə/ /ɡɔɹ/ /ɡɔː/ n
Blut geronnenes Blut
thick blood
Gehre Zwickel
triangular patch of fabric

gore /ɡo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡoə/ /ɡɔɹ/ /ɡɔː/ v
aufspießen stechen
to pierce

gorge /ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ /ɡɔːdʒ/ n
Gurgel Kehle
The front aspect of the neck
Schlucht
deep, narrow passage with steep, rocky sides
Speiseröhre
inside of the throat

gorgeous /ˈɡɔɹdʒəs/ /ˈɡɔːdʒəs/ adj
wunderschön fantastisch großartig herrlich hinreißend prachtvoll
very beautiful

gorget /ˈɡɔːdʒɪt/ n
Ringkragen
armour

gorgon /ˈɡɔːrɡən/ n
Gorgo Gorgone
monster in Greek mythology

gorilla /ɡəˈɹɪl.ə/ n
Gorilla
ape

gormless /ˈɡɔːmləs/ adj
dämlich
lacking intelligence or understanding; foolish

gorodki n
Gorodki
an ancient Russian folk sport

gorse /ɡɔɹs/ /ɡɔːs/ n
Stechginster Ginster
evergreen shrub

gory /ˈɡɔːɹ.i/ adj
blutig blutrünstig mörderisch
covered with blood, very bloody

gosh /ɡɑːʃ/ /ɡɒʃ/ interjection
Mann Mensch meine Güte
mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm

goshawk /ˈɡɑs.hɑk/ /ˈɡɒs.hɔːk/ n
Habicht
bird of prey

gosherd n
Gänsehirtin Gänsehirt Gänsehirte
one who takes care of geese

gosling /ɡɑzlɪŋ/ /ɡɒzlɪŋ/ n
Grünschnabel
callow, or foolish and naive, young person
Gänschen Gänseküken Gänslein Gössel junge Gans
young goose

gospel /ˈɡɑspəl/ /ˈɡɒspəl/ n
Evangelium
first section of New Testament
account of the life, death, and teachings of Jesus

gossamer /ˈɡɑ.sə.mɚ/ /ˈɡɒ.sə.mə/ n
Altweiberfäden Flugfäden
cobwebs floating in the air

gossip /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/ /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ n
Klatsch Tratsch
idle talk

gossip /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/ /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ v
klatschen tratschen
to talk about someone else's private or personal business
klatschen schwatzen
to talk idly

got it v
kapiert verstanden
Do you understand?
verstanden
I understand

goth /ɡɑθ/ /ɡɒθ/ n
Grufti Schwarzer
person who is part of the goth subculture

gouache n
Gouache Guasch
paint
painting

gouda /ˈɡaʊdə/ n
Gouda
semi-hard cheese

gouge /ɡaʊdʒ/ n
Hohlmeißel Grabstichel Hohlbeitel Stichel
chisel with a curved blade
Furche Rille
cut or groove

gouge /ɡaʊdʒ/ v
abzocken schröpfen
to charge an unfairly or unreasonably high price
ausstechen bohren einschlagen
to make a groove, hole, or mark in by scooping

goulash /ˈɡuː.læʃ/ /ˈɡuː.lɑːʃ/ n
Gulasch
A stew of beef or veal and vegetables, flavoured with paprika and sour cream

gourd /ɡʊəd/ /ɡʊɹd/ n
Kalebasse
the dried and hardened shell of a gourd fruit

gourmand /ɡɔɹˈmɑnd/ /ˈɡʊə.mənd/ n
Gourmand Schlemmer Schlemmerin Vielfraß Völler
person given to excess in the consumption of food and drink
Gourmet Feinschmecker Feinschmeckerin
person who appreciates good food

gourmandise /ɡʊəmənˈdiːz/ /ɡʊɹmənˈdiz/ /ˈɡʊəməndaɪz/ /ˈɡʊɹməndaɪz/ v
sich voll fressen
eat food in a gluttonous manner

gourmet /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/ adj
Feinkost- Feinschmecker- Genießer-

gourmet /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/ n
Feinschmecker Gourmet Feinschmeckerin Genießer
gourmet; a person who appreciates good food

gout /ɡaʊt/ [ɡʌut] n
Gicht
arthritic disease

govern /ˈɡʌvən/ /ˈɡʌvɚn/ v
regeln
(intr.) to have a determining influence
to control the speed or magnitude of
regulieren
to control the actions of
lenken
to exercise a determining influence on
regieren
to exercise sovereign authority in
(intr.) to exercise political authority

governability n
Regierbarkeit
ability to be governed

governable adj
regierbar
capable of being governed

governess /ˈɡʌvənəs/ /ˈɡʌvɚnəs/ n
Erzieherin Gouvernante Hauslehrerin
woman paid to educate children in their own home

government /ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/ n
Regierung
body with the power to make and/or enforce laws

governmental adj
Regierung
relating to a government

governor /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənəɹ/ /ˈɡʌvəɹnəɹ/ n
Regler
device which regulates or controls
Gouverneur Gouverneurin
leader of a region or state

governor general /ˈɡɐv(ɘ)nɘ ˌdʒenɹɘl/ /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə ˌdʒɛnɹəl/ /ˈɡʌvənɚ ˌdʒɛn(ə)ɹəl/ n
Generalgouverneur
governor or viceroy possessing some military authority
representative of the monarch

governor-general n
Generalgouverneur
commonwealth official
similar official in other countries

governorate /ˈɡʌvə(ɹ)nəɹət/ n
Gouvernement
territory ruled by a governor

gown /ɡaʊn/ n
Umhang Umwurf Überwurf
loose, flowing upper garment
Robe Talar
official robe
Abendkleid Kleid
woman's dress

goy /ɡɔɪ/ n
Goi Goj Nichtjude
non-Jew

grab /ɡɹæb/ n
Greifer
a mechanical device that grabs

grab /ɡɹæb/ v
greifen
to make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something)
to seize

graben n
Graben
elongated block of the Earth's crust that has dropped relative to the surrounding blocks

grace /ɡɹeɪs/ n
Aufschub Fristverlängerung Zahlungsfrist
allowance of time granted to a debtor
Anmut Grazie
elegant movement, poise or balance
Gnade Huld Gunst
free and undeserved favour, especially of God
divine assistance in resisting sin
Tischgebet
short prayer of thanks before or after a meal

grace /ɡɹeɪs/ v
zieren schmücken
to adorn; to decorate; to embellish and dignify

grace note /ˈɡɹeɪs nəʊt/ /ˈɡɹeɪs ˌnoʊt/ n
Vorschlagsnote
musical note played to ornament the melody

graceful /ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/ adj
anmutig graziös zierlich elegant reizend ansprechend
showing grace

gracefully adv
anmutig anstandslos elegant graziös würdevoll
in a graceful manner

gracefulness n
Anmut
the state of being graceful

gradation /ɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/ n
Abstufung
a sequence of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression

grade /ɡɹeɪd/ n
Grad Sorte
degree or level of something
Klasse
level of pre-collegiate education
Note Zensur
performance expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol
Note
rating

gradient n
Gradient
in calculus
in physics
in vector algebra
Gefälle Neigung Steigung
rate of inclination or declination of a slope
slope or incline

gradual /-uæl/ /ˈɡɹadʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹædʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹɛdʒʉɘl/ adj
graduell schrittweise zunehmend
proceeding by steps or small degrees

gradually /ˈɡɹædʒuəli/ adv
nach und nach allmählich
in gradual manner

graduate /ˈɡɹædjueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædjuət/ /ˈɡɹædʒueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædʒuɪt/ n
Absolvent Absolventin
from a university
US: from a high school

graduate /ˈɡɹædjueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædjuət/ /ˈɡɹædʒueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædʒuɪt/ v
absolvieren graduieren
to be recognized by a university as having completed the requirements of a degree
graduieren
to mark a scale on (something) so it can be used for measuring

graduate school n
Graduiertenschule
a school that awards advanced degrees

graduation /ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃən/ n
Abschlussfeier
a commencement ceremony
Graduierung
a marking (i.e. on a container) indicating a measurement
Abschluss
the action or process of graduating

graffiti /ɡɹəˈfiti/ /ɡɹəˈfiːti/ n
Graffiti Graffito
drawings on a surface

graffiti artist n
Graffitikünstler Graffitikünstlerin
Person who paints graffiti

graft /ɡɹæft/ /ɡɹɑːft/ n
Transplantat
portion of living tissue used in the operation of autoplasty
Pfropfreis
small shoot or scion

graft /ɡɹæft/ /ɡɹɑːft/ v
transplantieren
to implant to form an organic union
pfropfen
to insert scions

grain /ɡɹeɪn/ n
Getreide Korn Gran Strich
Korn Getreide
harvested seeds of various grass-related food crops
Maserung
linear texture of material or surface
Körnchen Korn
single particle of a substance
Korn Körnchen
single seed of grain
Getreide
the crops from which grain is harvested

grained adj
körnig
Having a grain or grains

graining n
maserieren
practice of imitating woodgrain

grainline n
Fadenlauf

grains of paradise n
Guineapfeffer Meleguetapfeffer Paradieskörner Malagettapfeffer
spice

gram /ɡɹæm/ n
Gramm
unit of mass

grammar /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ/ n
Grammatik
in computing: formal system specifying the syntax of a language
Grammatik Sprachlehre
rules for speaking and writing a language
book describing grammar
Grammatik Sprachlehre Grammatiktheorie Sprachkunst
study of internal structure and use of words

grammar Nazi /ˈɡɹæmə(ɹ) ˈnɑːtsi/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ ˈnɑːtsi/ n
Sprachpolizei
person who habitually corrects or criticizes the language usage of others

grammar school n
Gymnasium
secondary school that stresses academic education

grammarian /ɡɹəˈmɛəɹɪən/ n
Grammatiker Sprachlehrer
person who studies grammar

grammatical /ɡɹəˈmætɪkəl/ adj
grammatisch grammatikalisch korrekt richtig
acceptable as determined by the rules of the grammar
grammatisch grammatikalisch
of or pertaining to grammar

grammatical case n
Fall Kasus
mode of inflection of a word

grammatical mood n
Modus Art Aussageform Aussageweise Sprechart Weise
in grammar, type of the relationship

grammaticalization /ɡɹə.ˌmæ.tɪ.kə.lɪ.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
Grammatikalisierung

grammatically adv
grammatisch
in a grammatical manner

grammaticity n
Grammatizität
the existence of analyzable grammatical structure

gramophone n
Grammofon Grammophon
record player

gramps n
Opa
grandfather

granary /ˈɡɹænəɹi/ n
Kornkammer
fertile, grain-growing region
Getreidespeicher Kornhaus Kornspeicher
storage facility

grand /ɡɹænd/ adj
großartig groß
great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression
groß
of large size or extent
having higher rank or more dignity, size, or importance than other persons or things of the same name
standing in the second or some more remote degree of parentage or descent

grand /ɡɹænd/ n
Tausi
one thousand of some currency

grand duchess n
Großherzogin
(grand)daughter of a Russian czar or emperor
grand duke’s consort

grand duchy n
Großherzogtum
a dominion or region ruled by a grand duke or grand duchess

grand duke n
Großherzog
ruler or monarch of a grand duchy
Großfürst
son or grandson of a czar

grand jury n
Grand Jury

grand piano n
Flügel
type of piano

grand prince n
Großfürst
ruler's title

grand theft auto n
Autodiebstahl Kraftfahrzeugdiebstahl Motorraddiebstahl
criminal act of stealing a motor vehicle

grand unification theory n
große vereinheitlichte Theorie
theory that unifies fundamental forces

grandchild n
Enkelkind Enkel
child of someone’s child

granddaughter n
Enkelin
daughter of someone’s child

grandee /ɡɹænˈdiː/ n
Grande
high ranking nobleman in Spain or Portugal
person of high rank
title for a high ranking nobleman in Spain or Portugal

grandfather /ˈɡɹændˌfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɹændˌfɑːðə(ɹ)/ n
Großvater Opa Großvater mütterlicherseits Großvater väterlicherseits Opi Grossvater
grandfather (from either side)

grandfather clock n
Bodenstanduhr Großvateruhr Standuhr
pendulum clock

grandfather paradox n
Großvater-Paradoxon Großvaterparadoxon
type of paradox

grandfatherly adj
großväterlich
in the manner of a grandfather

grandiosity n
Großspurigkeit
the state of being grandiose

grandma /ˈɡɹænmɑː/ n
Oma Omi
grandmother (informal)

grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/ /ˈɡɹænˌmʌðə/ n
Großmutter Oma Omi Großmütterchen Großmütterlein
mother of someone's parent

grandnephew n
Großneffe
grandson of a sibling

grandniece n
Großnichte
granddaughter of a sibling

grandpa /ˈɡɹæmpɑː/ n
Opa Opi
grandfather (informal)

grandparent /ˈɡɹæn(d)pɛəɹənt/ n
Großeltern Großelternteil
parent of one's parent

grandparenthood n
Großelternschaft
state of being a grandparent

grandson /ˈɡɹæn(d)sʌn/ n
Enkel Enkelsohn Grosssohn Großsohn
son of one's child

grandstand n
Tribüne
seating area

granite /ˈɡɹæ.nɪt/ n
Granit
type of rock

granitoid n
Granitoid
any mineral that resembles granite

granny /ˈɡɹæni/ n
Alte
colloquial, derogatory: an elderly woman
Omi Oma
colloquial: grandmother

granodiorite n
Granodiorit
intrusive igneous rock

granola /ɡɹəˈnoʊlə/ n
Müsli
breakfast and snack food

grant /ɡɹænt/ /ɡɹɑːnt/ v
bewilligen
To assent; to consent
erteilen
To bestow or confer, with or without compensation, particularly in answer to prayer or request
gewähren
To give over

granted /ˈɡɹæntɪd/ /ˈɡɹɑːntɪd/ adv
freilich zugegebenermaßen
Used to concede a point

granulated sugar n
Haushaltszucker Kristallzucker
granulated sugar

granule /ˈɡɹanjuːl/ /ˈɡɹænjul/ n
Körnchen
small particle

granulomatous adj
granulomatös
of, pertaining to, or characterized by granulomata

grape /ɡɹeɪp/ n
Traube Weintraube Weinbeere
fruit
Weinrebe
vine

grape juice n
Traubensaft
grape juice

grapefruit /ˈɡɹeɪp.fɹuːt/ n
Grapefruit Pampelmuse
fruit
tree

grapery n
Weintreibhaus
a place used for grape cultivation

grapeshot n
Kartätsche
type of shot

grapevine n
Buschtrommel Buschtrommeln Flurfunk Gerüchteküche Urwaldtrommel
informal means of circulating gossip
Weinstock Rebstock
the plant on which grapes grow

graph /ɡɹæf/ /ɡɹɑːf/ n
Funktionsgraph Graph
mathematical diagram
Graph
ordered pair in graph theory

graph paper n
Millimeterpapier
ruled paper

graph theory n
Graphentheorie
study of networks of nodes and vertices

grapheme /ˈɡɹæf.iːm/ n
Graphem
fundamental unit of a writing system

graphene /ˈɡɹæf.iːn/ n
Graphen
large-scale, one-atom thick layer of graphite

graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
graphisch grafisch
drawn, pictorial
grafisch graphisch
vivid, descriptive

graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ n
Graphik
(in the plural) computer generated images as viewed on a screen forming part of a game or a film etc.
a drawing or picture

graphic design n
Grafikdesign

graphic designer n
Grafiker Grafikerin Graphiker Graphikerin
artist

graphic novel n
Graphic Novel Comicbuch
comic book

graphical adj
grafisch
of, related to, or using graphics

graphical user interface n
grafische Benutzeroberfläche grafische Benutzerschnittstelle
type of user interface

graphics /ˈɡɹæfɪks/ n
Grafik
pictorial representation and manipulation of data
the graphic arts

graphics card n
Grafikkarte
display adapter

graphics tablet n
Grafiktablett
input device

graphite /ˈɡɹæfaɪt/ n
Graphit
form of carbon

graphite fluoride n
Graphitfluorid

grapholect n
Grapholekt
a written variant of a language

graphologist n
Grafologe Grafologin Graphologe Graphologin
graphologist

grappa n
Grappa
Italian grape-based spirit

grapple /ˈɡɹæpəl/ v
auseinandersetzen herumschlagen
to ponder and intensely evaluate a problem
packen ergreifen
to seize and hold firmly
kämpfen ringen
to wrestle or struggle

grappling /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ/ n
herumschlagend packend
act in which something is grappled

grappling hook /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌhʊk/ n
Enterhaken
a type of hook

grasp /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ n
Griff
grip
Verständnis
understanding

grasp /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ v
erfassen greifen
to grip
begreifen verstehen erfassen
to understand

grasping adj
gierig
Greedy, eager for wealth

grass /ɡɹæs/ /ɡɹɑːs/ [ɡɹ̠as~ɡɹ̠æs] [ɡɹ̠äːs~ɡɹ̠ɐːs] [ɡɹ̠æs~ɡɹ̠ɛəs~ɡɹ̠eəs] [ɡɹ̠ɑːs] n
Gras
ground cover plant
marijuana
Spitzel
informer
Rasen Gras
lawn

grass /ɡɹæs/ /ɡɹɑːs/ [ɡɹ̠as~ɡɹ̠æs] [ɡɹ̠äːs~ɡɹ̠ɐːs] [ɡɹ̠æs~ɡɹ̠ɛəs~ɡɹ̠eəs] [ɡɹ̠ɑːs] v
verpfeifen
to inform on

grass court n
Grasplatz
tennis court with a grass surface

grass mud horse n
Gras-Schlamm-Pferd
Mythical Baidu deity used for circumventing censorship

grass of Parnassus n
Herzblatt
plant of the genus Parnassia

grass script n
Grasschrift
style of cursive script used in Chinese calligraphy

grass skirt n
Grasrock
skirt made of dried grass

grass snake n
Ringelnatter
Natrix natrix

grass widow /ˈɡɹɑːs ˌwɪdəʊ/ n
Strohwitwe grüne Witwe
woman whose husband is away

grass widower n
Strohwitwer
a married man whose wife is away

grass-green adj
grasgrün
Of a bright green colour, like that of grass.

grasshopper /ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpəɹ/ /ˈɡɹɑːsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ n
Grashüpfer Heuschrecke
an insect of the order Orthoptera

grassy /ˈɡɹæsi/ /ˈɡɹɑːsi/ adj
grasbewachsen
covered with grass

grate /ɡɹeɪtʰ/ n
Rost
horizontal metal grill

grate /ɡɹeɪtʰ/ v
reiben
cooking: to shred by rubbing

grateful /ˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ adj
wohltuend zufrieden
recognizing the importance of a source of pleasure
dankbar
showing gratitude

gratefulness n
Dankbarkeit
the state of being grateful

grater /ˈɡɹeɪtə/ /ˈɡɹeɪtɚ/ n
Reibe Küchenreibe
a tool with which one grates

gratification /ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Befriedigung
reward; recompense; gratuity

grating /ˈɡɹeɪtɪŋ/ [ˈɡɹeɪ̯ɾɪŋ] n
Gitter
barrier

gratitude /ˈɡɹætɪt(j)ud/ n
Dankbarkeit
state of being grateful

gratuitous /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪt.əs/ /ɡɹəˈtu.ɪt.əs/ adj
frei geschenkt gratis kostenlos unentgeltlich unverdient
given freely
unbegründet grundlos beliebig nutzlos unaufgefordert unerwünscht
not called for by the circumstances

gratuity /ɡɹəˈtjuːətɪ/ /ɡɹəˈtuːətɪ/ n
Geldgeschenk Gratifikation Zuwendung
reward provided freely, without obligation
Vergütung
service charge

graupel /ˈɡɹaʊpəl/ n
Graupel
supercooled droplets of water condense on a snowflake

grave /ɡɹeɪv/ adj
gemessen gewichtig gravitätisch
having a sense of seriousness
dumpf dunkel
low in pitch, tone
furchtgebietend respektgebietend
serious in a negative sense

grave /ɡɹeɪv/ n
Grab
excavation for burial

grave accent n
Gravis
grave accent

grave goods n
Grabbeigabe Grabbeigaben Totengabe
objects buried with a body

gravedigger /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.əɹ/ n
Totengräber
a person employed to dig graves
A necrophore, or burying beetle

gravel /ˈɡɹævəl/ n
Kies Kiesel Schotter
small fragments of rock

gravel /ˈɡɹævəl/ v
schottern
To apply a layer of gravel to the surface of a road, etc

gravel pit n
Kiesgrube Schottergrube
quarry

graverobber /ˈɡɹeɪvˌɹɑbɚ/ /ˈɡɹeɪvˌɹɒbə/ n
Grabräuber Grabräuberin
one who robs graves or tombs

graveyard /ˈɡɹeɪvˌjɑɹd/ n
Friedhof Kirchhof Gottesacker Begräbnisplatz Leichenhof
tract of land in which the dead are buried

gravid /ˈɡɹavɪd/ adj
gravid trächtig
pregnant; now used chiefly of egg-laying animals, or metaphorically

gravitation /ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃən/ n
Gravitation Schwerkraft
fundamental force of attraction

gravitational /ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃənəl/ adj
gravitativ Gravitations- gravitationsbedingt
pertaining to gravitation

gravitational field n
Gravitationsfeld
the field produced by the gravitational force of mass

gravitational force n
Erdanziehungskraft Gravitationskraft Schwerkraft
fundamental force

gravitational lens n
Gravitationslinse
astronomy: body big enough to bend light rays

gravitational wave /ˌɡɹæ.vəˈteɪ.ʃə.nəl weɪv/ n
Gravitationswelle
fluctuation in spacetime that propagates as a wave at the speed of light

graviton /ˈɡɹavɪtɒn/ n
Graviton
a hypothetical gauge boson

gravity /ˈɡɹævɪti/ n
Bedenklichkeit Ernst
graveness, the condition or state of being grave
Gravitation Schwerkraft
gravitation, gravity force on two mass bodies
Gravitation Erdanziehung
resultant force on Earth's surface

gravity assist /ˈɡɹævɪti əˈsɪst/ n
Gravitationsmanöver Schwerkraftumlenkung Swing-by Vorbeischwungmanöver

gravity bong n
Eimer
gravity bong

gravlax /ˈɡɹavˌlaks/ /ˈɡɹɑvˌlɑks/ n
Graved Lachs Gravlax
appetizer of dry-cured salmon

gravy /ˈɡɹeɪvi/ n
Soße
sauce

gravy boat n
Sauciere Soßenschüssel
dish for gravy

gravy train n
lauer Lenz
occupation that generates considerable income with little or less effort

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ adj
grau
having a color somewhere between white and black, as the ash of an ember
dreary, gloomy

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ n
Grau
colour
Graue Grauen
extraterrestrial being
Gray
SI unit of absorbed radiation

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ v
ergrauen grau werden
to become gray

gray out v
ausgrauen

gray water n
Grauwasser Nutzwasser
non-potable, but non-toxic water

graybody n
grauer Körper
body that radiates energy having a blackbody distribution reduced by a constant factor

grayish /ˈɡɹeɪ.ɪʃ/ adj
gräulich
somewhat gray

grayling n
Ockerbindiger Samtfalter
Hipparchia semele
Äsche Europäische Äsche
Thymallus thymallus

graze /ɡɹeɪz/ n
Kratzen Schaben Schleifen Schrammen Schürfen
act of grazing or scratching lightly
Abschürfung Kratzer Schramme Schürfwunde
light scratch

graze /ɡɹeɪz/ v
abschürfen ankratzen schürfen
to cause a slight wound to
weiden grasen
to eat grass from a pasture
beweiden grasen lassen weiden lassen
to feed or supply with grass
ankratzen schrammen streifen touchieren
to rub or touch lightly the surface of in passing
grasen lassen hüten weiden lassen
to tend cattle while grazing

grease /ɡɹis/ /ɡɹiːs/ n
Fett
animal fat
Schmiere Schmierfett
oily or fatty matter

grease nipple n
Schmiernippel
fitting fixed to a piece of machinery

greased lightning n
geölte Blitz wie der geölte Blitz
Something incredibly fast

greasepaint n
Theaterschminke
mixture of grease and coloring

greasy /ˈɡɹi.si/ /ˈɡɹiː.si/ adj
fettig
Containing a lot of grease or fat
rutschig schmierig
having a slippery surface

great /ɡɹeɪt/ adj
ausgedehnt bedeutend groß weit
Große groß
important title
groß
very big, large scale
großartig fein schön wundervoll
very good

great /ɡɹeɪt/ interjection
prima
great!

great /ɡɹeɪt/ n
Größe
person of major significance, accomplishment or acclaim

great antshrike n
Weißbrust-Ameisenwürger
Taraba major

great ape n
Grossaffe Grossäffin Großaffe Großäffin Hominid Hominide
ape of the taxonomic family Hominidae

great auk n
Riesenalk
Pinguinus impennis

great black-backed gull n
Mantelmöwe
Larus marinus

great bustard n
Großtrappe
Otis tarda

great cardiac vein n
große Herzvene
large vein

great circle n
Großkreis
circle

great cormorant n
Kormoran
Phalacrocorax carbo

great crested grebe n
Haubentaucher
freshwater bird

great grandmaster n
Großmeister
a grandmaster in a field, whose skills or accomplishments exceed those of other grandmasters

great green macaw n
Großer Soldatenara
endangered parrot

great grey owl n
Bartkauz
Strix nebulosa

great grey shrike n
Raubwürger
Lanius excubitor

great minds think alike proverb
zwei Dumme, ein Gedanke
used to emphasize two people reaching the same conclusion

great northern diver n
Eistaucher
large member of the diver family, Gavia immer

great northern prawn n
Eismeergarnele
Pandalus borealis

great power n
Großmacht
powerful state

great primer n
Tertia

great ramshorn n
Posthornschnecke
Planorbarius corneus

great skua n
Große Raubmöwe
Great Skua

great snipe n
Doppelschnepfe
Gallinago media

great spotted woodpecker /ˈɡɹeɪt ˈspɒtəd ˈwʊdpɛkeɹ/ n
Buntspecht
species of woodpecker

great tit /ˈɡɹeɪt tɪt/ n
Kohlmeise
bird

great white shark n
Weißer Hai
Carcharodon carcharias

great- prefix
ur-
removal of one generation

great-aunt n
Großtante
aunt of one’s parent

great-grandchild n
Urenkel Urenkelin Urenkelkind
The child (son or daughter) of one's grandchild

great-granddaughter n
Urenkelin
the daughter of someone's grandchild

great-grandfather n
Urgroßvater Urgrossvater
father of grandparent

great-grandmother n
Urgroßmutter Urgrossmutter
mother of one's grandparent

great-grandparent n
Urgroßelternteil Urgroßeltern Urgroßmutter Urgroßvater
parent of a grandparent

great-grandson n
Urenkel
son of a grandchild

great-great-grandchild n
Ururenkel Ururenkelkind
the child of one's great-grandchild

great-great-granddaughter n
Ururenkelin
the daughter of one's great-grandchild

great-great-grandfather n
Ururgroßvater
The father of someone's great-grandparent

great-great-grandmother n
Ururgroßmutter
The mother of someone’s great-grandparent

great-great-grandparent n
Ururgroßelternteil
parent of a great-grandparent

great-great-grandparents n
Ururgroßeltern
great-great-grandparents

great-great-grandson n
Ururenkel
the son of one's great-grandchild

great-uncle n
Großonkel
uncle of one's parent

greatcoat n
Wintermantel
heavy overcoat

greater /ˈɡɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ [ˈɡɹeɪɾɚ] adj
groß
area with surrounding region

greater adjutant n
Argala-Marabu Große Adjutant

greater bamboo lemur n
Breitschnauzen-Halbmaki Großer Bambuslemur Großer Halbmaki
Prolemur simus

greater celandine n
Schöllkraut
Chelidonium majus

greater prairie chicken n
Präriehuhn
Tympanuchus cupido

greater rhea n
Nandu
Rhea americana

greater scaup n
Bergente
Aythya marila

greater spotted eagle n
Schelladler
Clanga clanga

greater than n
größer als
the '>' character

greater yellowlegs n
Großer Gelbschenkel
Tringa melanoleuca

greatest common divisor n
größter gemeinsamer Teiler
largest positive integer or polynomial

greatest thing since sliced bread n
das Größte seit der Erfindung der Bratkartoffel
(idiomatic) a relatively recent invention

greatness /ˈɡɹeɪtnəs/ n
Größe
The state, condition, or quality of being great; as, greatness of size, greatness of mind, power, etc

greave /ɡɹiːv/ n
Beinschiene Schienbeinschoner Schienbeinschutz Schienbeinschützer
piece of armour that protects the leg, especially the shin

greaves n
Grammeln Griebe
residue from animal fat

grebe /ɡɹiːb/ n
Lappentaucher
any of several waterbirds in the family Podicipedidae

greed /ɡɹid/ n
Gier Habgier Habsucht Raffgier Raffsucht
selfish desire for more than is needed

greedily adv
gierig
in a greedy manner

greedy /ˈɡɹiːdi/ adj
gierig habgierig habsüchtig
having greed; consumed by selfish desires
gefräßig
prone to overeat

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ adj
grün Grün
having green as its colour
environmentally friendly
unerfahren grünschnäblig naiv
inexperienced
grün
of fruit: unripe

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ n
Grün grün
colour
Grüne grün
member of a green party

green as a gooseberry adj
grün hinter den Ohren
very young and inexperienced

green bean n
Brechbohne Prinzessbohne grüne Bohne
immature pods of any kind of bean

green belt n
Grüngürtel
area of agricultural land around an urban area

green bottle fly n
Goldfliege
flies in the genera Lucilia and Phaenicia

green card n
Green Card
US work permit

green energy n
Ökostrom
non-polluting energy

green jersey n
Grünes Trikot
shirt worn by the leader of the Tour de France points competition

green light n
Grünlicht grünes Licht
green traffic light
grünes Licht
permission

green line n
grüne Linie
demarcation line

green monkey n
Grüne Meerkatze
monkey of Chlorocebus

green pepper n
grüner Pfeffer
green peppercorn
Paprika grüne
green sweet bell pepper

green roof n
begrüntes Dach
roof of a house or other building which is covered with soil and grass, plants, trees, etc.

green sandpiper n
Waldwasserläufer
Tringa ochropus

green sea turtle n
Suppenschildkröte
species

green tea n
grüner Tee Grüntee
drink
grüner Tee
leaves

green thumb n
grüner Daumen
person
skill

green with envy adj
grün vor Neid
consumed by envy

green woodpecker /ɡɹinˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
Grünspecht
Picus viridis

green-backed firecrown n
Chile-Kolibri
Sephanoides sephaniodes

green-backed tit n
Bergkohlmeise
Parus monticolus

green-eyed adj
grünäugig
having green eyes

greengage /ˈɡriːnɡeɪdʒ/ n
Edelpflaume Rei­ne­clau­de Reneklode Ringlotte
a plum with greenish-yellow flesh and skin

greengrocer /ˈɡɹinˌɡɹəʊs.ə(ɹ)/ n
Gemüsefrau Gemüsehändler Gemüsehändlerin Gemüsemann Obst- und Gemüsehändler Obst- und Gemüsehändlerin
person who sells fresh vegetables and fruit

greengrocer's n
Gemüsegeschäft Gemüsehandlung Gemüseladen Obst- und Gemüsehandlung Obst- und Gemüseladen
shop for fruit and vegetables

greengrocer's apostrophe n
Deppenapostroph Idiotenapostroph
incorrectly used apostrophe

greenhorn n
Grünschnabel Gelbschnabel
inexperienced person

greenhouse /ˈɡɹiːnˌhaʊs/ n
Gewächshaus Treibhaus
building in which plants are grown more quickly than outside

greenhouse effect n
Treibhauseffekt
process by which a planet is warmed by its atmosphere

greenhouse gas n
Treibhausgas
any gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect

greenish /ˈɡɹiːnɪʃ/ adj
grünlich
somewhat green

greenish warbler n
Grünlaubsänger
Phylloscopus trochiloides

greenishness n
Grünlichkeit
the quality of somewhat green

greenlight v
genehmigen grünes Licht geben
to approve

greenmarket n
Bauernmarkt
market

greens /ɡɹiːnz/ n
Blattgemüse
leaves of certain edible green plants

greenshank n
Grünschenkel Heller Wasserläufer
wading bird

greenstick fracture n
Grünholzfraktur
a partial fracture of a long bone

greenware n
Rohware
unfired pottery

greet /ɡɹiːt/ v
grüßen begrüßen
to address with salutations or expressions of kind wishes

greeting /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/ n
Gruß Begrüßung
acknowledgement of a persons presence or arrival

greeting card n
Glückwunschkarte Grußkarte
card sent as a greeting

gregarious /ɡɹɨˈɡɛɹ.i.əs/ /ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ adj
gesellig
of a person who enjoys being in crowds
Herde
of animals that travel in herds

grenade /ɡɹəˈneɪd/ n
Granate
small explosive device

grenade launcher n
Granatwerfer
weapon that shoots grenades

grenadier /ɡɹɛnəˈdɪə/ n
Grenadier Granatier Granatierer
soldier

grep /ɡɹɛp/ v
greppen
use the program grep

grey /ɡɹeɪ/ adj
grau
having a color somewhere between white and black, as the ash of an ember
dreary, gloomy

grey /ɡɹeɪ/ n
Grau
colour
Graue Grauen
extraterrestrial being

grey /ɡɹeɪ/ v
ergrauen grau werden
to become grey

grey area n
Grauzone
area intermediate between two fuzzily-distinguished categories

grey crested tit n
Birkenmeise
Lophophanes dichrous

grey heron /ɡɹeɪ ˈhɛɹ.ən/ n
Graureiher Fischreiher
the Old World wading bird Ardea cinerea of the heron family

grey matter n
Graue Substanz
collection of cell bodies

grey partridge n
Rebhuhn
Perdix perdix

grey seal n
Kegelrobbe
Halichoerus grypus

grey wolf n
Wolf
a large grey wolf

grey-headed chickadee n
Lapplandmeise
Poecile cinctus

grey-necked wood rail n
Cayenne-Ralle
Aramides cajanea

grey-tailed tattler n
Grauschwanz-Wasserläufer
Tringa brevipes

grey-throated rail n
Augenralle
bird

greybeard n
Graubart
old man

greyhound /ˈɡɹeɪhaʊnd/ n
Windhund Windhundrüde Windhundwelpe Windhündin
lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing

greylag goose /ˌɡɹeɪlæɡ ˈɡuːs/ n
Graugans Wildgans
Anser anser

grid /ɡɹɪd/ n
Stromnetz Leitungsnetz
electricity delivery system
Gitter Steuergitter
electrode of a vacuum tube
Gitternetz Gradnetz Koordinatennetz Raster
method of marking off maps
Gitter Gatter
rectangular array of squares or rectangles of equal size

grid /ɡɹɪd/ v
rastern
to mark with

gridiron /ˈɡɹɪdaɪən/ n
Rost
rack or grate for broiling

gridlock /ˈɡɹɪdˌlɑk/ /ˈɡɹɪdˌlɒk/ n
Stillstand
deadlock
Stau
on a smaller scale
Verkehrsinfarkt Verkehrskollaps
traffic congestion

gridlocked adj
festgefahren
stationary in a gridlock

grief /ɡɹiːf/ n
Kummer
sadness

grievance /ˈɡɹi.vəns/ /ˈɡɹiː.vəns/ n
Kränkung Kummer Kümmernis Missstand Mißstand
a wrong or hardship suffered
Beschwerde Klage Ärgernis
complaint
Kummer Ärger Groll Kränkung Wut
feelings of being wronged; outrage
Beschwerde Klage
formal complaint
Kümmernis Missstand Mißstand Ärgernis Übelstand
something which causes grief

grieve /ɡɹiːv/ v
trauern
to experience grief

griffin /ɡɹɪfɪn/ n
Greif
mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle

griffon vulture /ˈɡɹɪfɒn ˈvʌlt͡ʃəɹ/ n
Gänsegeier
Gyps fulvus

grill /ɡɹɪl/ n
Grill
barbecue
grating, grid
vehicle front cover

grill /ɡɹɪl/ v
grillen grillieren
to cook food on a grill

grim /ɡɹɪm/ adj
düster finster grimmig
dismal and gloomy, cold and forbidding
gruselig
ghastly or sinister
eisern unbeugsam unnachgiebig
rigid and unrelenting

grimace /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ n
Grimasse
a distortion of the face

grimace /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ v
Grimassen schneiden
to make grimaces

grime /ɡɹaɪm/ n
Ruß Schmutz
Dirt that is ingrained and difficult to remove

grimly /ˈɡɹɪmli/ adv
grimmig
in a grim manner

grimoire /ˈɡɹɪmˌwɑː(ɹ)/ n
Grimoire Zauberbuch
book of instructions in the use of magic

grin /ɡɹɪn/ n
Grinsen
A smile revealing the teeth

grin /ɡɹɪn/ v
grinsen
To smile showing the teeth

grin like a Cheshire cat v
grinsen von Ohr zu Ohr grinsen wie ein Honigkuchenpferd
to smile broadly

grind /ˈɡɹaɪnd/ /ˈɡɹɪnd/ n
Mahlfeinheit Mahlung
a specific degree of pulverization of coffee beans
Quälerei Schinderei
a tedious task

grind /ˈɡɹaɪnd/ v
mahlen zermahlen
to reduce smaller pieces
schleifen
to remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface
grinden
to slide a skateboard or snowboard across an obstacle

grinder /ɡɹaɪn.də(ɹ)/ /ɡɹaɪndəɹ/ n
Mühle
kitchen gadget
Schleifmaschine
tool

grinding stone n
Handmühle Mahlstein Reibstein
tool

grindstone n
Schleifstein
wheel for grinding

grip /ɡɹɪp/ n
Griff
A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand
A handle or other place to grip

grip /ɡɹɪp/ v
greifen festhalten
to take hold

gripe /ɡɹaɪp/ /ɡɹʌɪp/ n
Griff
that which is grasped

grisly /ˈɡɹɪzli/ adj
grässlich
horrifyingly repellent; terrifying, gruesome

grist for the mill n
Wasser auf die Mühlen
(idiomatic, chiefly US) Something that is useful or that creates a favorable opportunity

gristle /ˈɡɹɪsəl/ n
Knorpel
cartilage

grit /ˈɡɹɪt/ n
Grieß Schotter Schrot Splitt Streu Streugut
collection of hard materials
Ballaststoff Grieß Schrot
inedible particles in food
Korn Körnung
measure of coarseness
Mut Schneid
strength of mind
Hafergraupen
husked but unground oats

grit /ˈɡɹɪt/ v
knarren knirschen
to clench

grit one's teeth v
die Zähne zusammenbeißen
face up to a difficult or disagreeable situation, and deal with it

grits /ɡɹɪts/ n
Maisgrieß Polenta
coarsely ground corn

gritter n
Streufahrzeug
vehicle

gritty /ˈɡɹɪti/ adj
sandig
containing sand or grit
mutig
spirited; resolute; unyielding

grizzly bear n
Grizzlybär
Ursus arctos horribilis

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ n
Knarren
low creaking sound from applied pressure or weight
Seufzen Ächzen
low guttural sound uttered in frustration or disapproval
Stöhnen
low mournful uttered sound

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ v
stöhnen ächzen
to make a groan

groaning /ˈɡɹoʊnɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹəʊnɪŋ/ adj
stöhnend ächzend

groaning /ˈɡɹoʊnɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹəʊnɪŋ/ n
Gestöhn Gestöhne Geächze Stöhnen Ächzen

groat /ɡɹoʊt/ /ɡɹəʊt/ n
Graupe Grütze
hulled grain

grocer /ˈɡɹoʊ.səɹ/ /ˈɡɹəʊ.sə/ n
Kaufmann Lebensmittelhändler Kauffrau Krämer Krämerin Lebensmittelhändlerin
person selling foodstuffs and household items

grocer's n
Krämer Lebensmittelladen
shop selling groceries

groceries /ˈɡɹoʊsəɹiz/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹiz/ n
Lebensmittel
commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery

grocery /ˈɡɹoʊs(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹi/ n
Lebensmittelgeschäft Lebensmittelladen Lebensmittelhandlung
shop or store that sells groceries

grog /ɡɹɑɡ/ /ɡɹɒɡ/ n
Grog
alcoholic beverage made with rum and water
Schamotte
type of pre-fired clay

groggy /ˈɡɹɒ.ɡi/ adj
benommen mitgenommen
Slowed or weakened, as by drink, sleepiness, etc.

grogram /ˈɡɹɑɡɹəm/ /ˈɡɹɒɡɹəm/ n
Grogram Grogramstoff
strong, rough fabric made up of a mixture of silk, and mohair or wool

groin /ɡɹɔɪn/ n
Leiste
long narrow depression of the human body that separates the trunk from the legs

groin vault n
Kreuzgewölbe Kreuzgratgewölbe
structure created by intersection of vaults

grok /ˈɡɹɑk/ /ˈɡɹɒk/ v
begreifen verstehen
to fully understand
schnallen
to have an intuitive understanding

grommet /ˈɡɹɑ.mɪt/ /ˈɡɹɒm.ɪt/ n
Augenring Durchführungstülle Grommet Kausch Ringkausch Tülle
reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring

groom /ɡɹuːm/ n
Stallknecht Pferdeknecht
person who cares for horses

groom /ɡɹuːm/ v
Toilette machen herausputzen ordnen pflegen vorbereiten zurechtmachen
to attend to one's appearance
putzen pflegen striegeln
to care for animals
präparieren
to prepare a ski slope

grooming /ˈɡɹuːmɪŋ/ n
Coaching
act of teaching
sich vertraut machen
attempting to gain the trust of a minor
Körperpflege
care for one's appearance
Fellpflege Pferdepflege Tierpflege Viehputz
caring for horses

groove /ɡɹuv/ /ɡɹuːv/ n
Ausschachtung Schacht
(mining) A shaft or excavation
eingefahrenen Gleise fester Rhythmus gewöhnlicher Gang übliche Routine üblicher Ablauf
fixed routine
Nut Rille
long, narrow channel
Groove
pronounced, enjoyable rhythm

groove /ɡɹuv/ /ɡɹuːv/ v
auskehlen einkerben nuten rillen
to cut a furrow into a surface
grooven
to enjoy rhythmic music

groovy /ˈɡɹuvi/ adj
fetzig schick toll
cool, neat, interesting

grope /ɡɹoʊp/ /ɡɹəʊp/ v
tasten
obsolete: to feel with or use the hands
tappen herumtasten
to search by feeling
begrapschen grapschen
to touch closely and sexually

groschen n
Groschen
coin

gross /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ adj
dick
bulky, fat
unanständig grob
coarse, rude, obscene
ekelhaft
disgusting
grob unempfindlich
dull
grob
serious, flagrant, shameful
brutto
whole amount, total

gross /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ n
Brutto
total earnings or amount
Gros
twelve dozen

gross domestic product n
Bruttoinlandsprodukt BIP
economic production of a particular territory

gross national income n
Bruttonationaleinkommen
total market value of all the goods and services produced by a nation

gross national product n
Bruttosozialprodukt
economics

gross profit n
Bruttogewinn Rohertrag
the difference between net sales and the cost of goods sold

grossular n
Grossular
a type of garnet

grosz n
Groschen Grosz
one hundredth of a Polish zloty

grotesque /ɡɹoʊˈtɛsk/ /ɡɹəʊˈtɛsk/ adj
grotesk
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

grotto /ˈɡɹɑ.toʊ/ /ˈɡɹɒt.əʊ/ n
Grotte
small cave
artificial cavern-like retreat

grouchy /ˈɡɹaʊtʃi/ adj
genervt
irritable; easily upset; angry; tending to complain

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ adj
gemahlen
crushed, or reduced to small particles.

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ n
Hintergrund
background, context, framework, surroundings
Grundfeste
basis, foundation, groundwork
Grund
bottom of a body of water
Erde Erdung Masseleitung Masseverbindung
electrical conductor connected to point of zero potential
Bezugspotenzial Masse Massepotenzial
electrical point of zero potential
Erde Boden Erdreich
soil, earth
Boden Erde Grund Erdboden Land
surface of the Earth

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ v
erden
to connect an electrical conductor
Startverbot erteilen
to forbid an aircraft or pilot to fly
Hausarrest geben
to require a child to remain at home

ground beef n
Rinderhack
meat

ground clearance n
Bodenfreiheit
distance

ground cover n
Bodendecker
something that overlays land

ground floor n
Erdgeschoss
floor of a building closest to ground level

ground frost n
Bodenfrost
frozen upper level of soil

ground ivy n
Gundelrebe Gundermann
Glechoma hederacea

ground meat n
Hackfleisch
ground meat

ground spider n
Plattbauchspinne
spider

ground state n
Grundzustand

ground zero n
Bodennullpunkt Ground Zero Boden null
location on the surface marking the detonation of a bomb

ground-breaking adj
bahnbrechend
innovative

ground-ivy n
Gundelrebe Gundermann
Glechoma hederacea

ground-to-air adj
Boden-Luft

ground-to-ground adj
Boden-Boden

ground-to-ship adj
Boden-Schiff

groundbreaking /ˈɡɹaʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ/ adj
bahnbrechend
innovative

grounded /ˈɡɹaʊndɪd/ adj
mit Flugverbot belegt
not allowed to fly
geerdet
of a conductor connected to earth

groundless adj
grundlos unbegründet
baseless

groundpecker n
Tibetmeise
bird

grounds /ɡɹaʊndz/ n
Satz
sediment at the bottom of a liquid

groundskeeper n
Platzwart
someone who handles upkeep of grounds

groundspeed n
Geschwindigkeit über Grund Grundgeschwindigkeit
horizontal speed relative to the ground

groundwater n
Grundwasser
Water existing beneath the earth's surface in underground streams and aquifers

groundwork n
Grundlage
foundation

group /ɡɹuːp/ n
Benutzergruppe
in Unix
Gruppe
number of things or persons being in some relation to each other
in group theory
column in the periodic table
A set of teams playing against each other in a division, while at the same not playing against other sets of teams of the same division.
subset of a culture or of a society
Gruppe Musikgruppe
people who perform music together

group /ɡɹuːp/ v
gruppieren
put together to form a group

group action n
Gruppenaktion Gruppenoperation Gruppenwirkung
a mapping of a mathematical group

group dynamics n
Gruppendynamik

group marriage n
Gruppenehe Vielehe
type of marriage

group of death n
Todesgruppe
a group in a multi-stage tournament which is unusually competitive

group sex n
Gruppensex
sexual practice

group theory n
Gruppentheorie
mathematical theory of groups

grouper /ˈɡɹuːpə(ɹ)/ n
Zackenbarsch
fish

grouping /ˈɡɹuːpɪŋ/ n
Gruppierung
a collection of things or people
Eingruppierung
the action of the verb to group

groupthink /ˈɡɹuːpθɪŋk/ n
Gruppendenken
tendency of a group to conform to the majority view

groupwork n
Gruppenarbeit
work done in groups

grouse /ɡɹaʊs/ n
Raufußhuhn
any of various game birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae

grout /ɡɹaʊt/ /ɡɹʌut/ n
Grieß
coarse meal
Satz
dregs
Fugenmörtel
mortar used between tiles

grout /ɡɹaʊt/ /ɡɹʌut/ v
verfugen
insert mortar between tiles

grove /ɡɹoʊv/ /ɡɹəʊv/ n
Hain Gehölz
small forest

grove snail n
Schwarzmündige Bänderschnecke
common species of landsnail

grovel v
auf dem Bauch rutschen katzbuckeln kriechen
to abase oneself
kriechen schleimen
to be slavishly nice in the hope of securing something
kriechen
to crawl

grow /ɡɹoʊ/ /ɡɹəʊ/ v
wachsen
(intransitive) to become bigger
(intransitive) to appear or sprout
anbauen züchten ziehen
(transitive) to cause something to become bigger

grow apart v
sich auseinanderleben
gradually become estranged

grow up v
aufwachsen erwachsen
to mature and become an adult

growl /ɡɹaʊl/ n
Knurren
deep, rumbling, threatening sound
Magenknurren
sound made by the stomach when hungry

growl /ɡɹaʊl/ v
knurren
to utter a deep guttural sound

growth /ɡɹoʊθ/ /ɡɹəʊθ/ n
Wachstum Zunahme
increase in size
act of growing
Geschwulst
pathology: abnormal mass such as a tumor

groyne /ɡɹɔɪn/ n
Buhne Wellenbrecher
structure to prevent erosion

grub /ɡɹʌb/ n
Larve Wurm
immature insect

grudge /ɡɹʌdʒ/ n
Groll Neid
deep seated animosity

grudge /ɡɹʌdʒ/ v
missgönnen
to be unwilling to give

grudging /ˈɡɹʌ.dʒiŋ/ /ˈɡɹʌ.dʒɪŋ/ adj
widerwillig
unwilling or with reluctance

grue /ɡɹuː/ adj
blün
linguistics: green or blue in languages that do not distinguish the two colors
philosophy: of an object that is first green, then blue

gruel /ɡɹuː(ə)l/ n
Grütze Schleimsuppe
thin watery porridge

gruelling /ˈɡɹu.lɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹʊə.lɪŋ/ adj
zermürbend
so difficult or taxing as to make one exhausted

gruesome adj
grauenvoll grauenhaft
repellently frightful and shocking; horrific or ghastly

grumble /ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/ n
Gegrummel Grummeln
a low thundering, rumbling or growling sound
Knurren
the sound made by a hungry stomach

grumble /ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/ v
brummen
murren
to murmur or mutter with discontent

grumpy /ˈɡɹʌmpi/ adj
mürrisch
unhappy and/or irritable

grunge /ɡɹʌndʒ/ n
Dreck Schmutz
dirt, filth
Grunge
subgenre of alternative music

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ n
Pfeffer Wumms
(slang) the amount of power of which a vehicle is capable
Handlanger Hilfsarbeiter Hiwi Hucker Ungelernter
a person who does ordinary and boring work
Grunzen
cry of a pig
Grunzer
fish of the family Haemulidae
Grunzer Stöhnen
short, snorting sound

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ v
grunzen
of a person: to make a grunt or grunts
of a pig: to make a grunt or grunts

gruyere /ɡriˈjɛɹ/ /ˈɡruːjɛː/ n
Greyerzer
type of cheese

guacamole /ˌɡwakəˈmoʊli/ n
Guacamole
avocado-based greenish dip

guanaco n
Guanako Huanako
Lama guanicoe

guanine /ˈɡwɑː.niːn/ n
Guanin
substance obtained from guano

guano n
Guano
dung from a sea bird or from a bat

guanylate n
Guanylat
salt or ester of guanylic acid

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ n
Garantie
anything that assures a certain outcome
written declaration
Garant
person who gives such a guarantee

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ v
garantieren versichern
to give an assurance that something will be done right
garantieren
to make something certain

guarantor /ˈɡæɹəntə(ɹ)/ n
Garant Garantiegeber
person or company that provides a guarantee

guaranty /ˈɡæɹənti/ n
Garantievertrag
undertaking to answer for payment, performance of contract, etc.

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ n
Schutz
part of machine blocking dangerous parts
Wächter
person who or thing that protects something

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ v
bewachen schützen
to protect from some offence

guard dog n
Wachhund Wachhündin
dog used to protect a property or its owner

guard stone n
Radabweiser
architectural element located at the corner and/or foot of gates etc. to prevent damage

guardian /ˈɡɑɹdi.ən/ /ˈɡɑːdɪən/ n
Wächter Wache
guard or watcher
Vormund Erziehungsberechtigte Erziehungsberechtigter
law: person legally responsible for a minor in loco parentis
Guardian
superior in a Franciscan monastery

guardian angel n
Schutzengel
spirit

guardianship n
Schutz Vormundschaft
position

guardrail n
Leitplanke Schutzplanke Geländer Leitlinie
rail set alongside a dangerous place

guardsman n
Gardist
a member of a Guards regiment
a member of the National Guard
Gardist Wärter
a soldier on guard

guava /ˈɡwɑvə/ n
Guave
fruit
Guave Guavenbaum
tree or shrub

guberniya n
Gubernia Gouvernement Gubernat Statthalterschaft
an administrative subdivision in the Russian empire

gudgeon /ˈɡʌdʒən/ n
Gründling
Fish, Gobio gobio
Ruderöse unteres Ruderscharnier
fitting into which the pintle of the rudder fits

guelder rose n
Schneeball
guelder rose, snowball tree

guenon /ɡəˈnoʊn/ n
Meerkatze
monkey of the genus Cercopithecus

guerrilla /ɡəˈɹɪlə/ n
Guerilla
guerrilla war
Guerillakämpfer Partisan Partisanin
irregular soldier

guess /ɡɛs/ n
Vermutung
prediction about the outcome of something

guess /ɡɛs/ v
raten schätzen
to reach an unqualified conclusion
erraten
to solve by a correct conjecture
glauben schätzen wohl
to suppose

guess what phraseologicalUnit
rate mal
used to dramatize the unsurprising

guessing game n
Ratespiel
game the object of which is for a player or players to guess a word, etc

guesswork n
Mutmaßung Raterei Rätselraten Vermutung
estimate, judgment or opinion

guest /ɡɛst/ n
Gast
invited performer
recipient of hospitality
patron, customer

guest /ɡɛst/ v
gastieren
to appear as a guest

guest book n
Gästebuch
ledger for visitors to leave comments about an establishment
website feature functioning like a physical guest book

guest of honour n
Ehrengast
guest of honour

guest room n
Gästezimmer
room in a home or hotel set aside for the use of visiting guests

guest speaker n
Gastredner Gastrednerin

guest worker n
Gastarbeiter ausländischer Arbeitnehmer
guest worker

guesthouse n
Gästehaus Gästeheim
small house for visitors

guff /ɡʌf/ n
Blödsinn Kappes Käse Mumpitz Nonsens Quark
nonsensical talk or thinking

guff /ɡʌf/ v
furzen pupen pupsen
break wind

guffaw /ɡəˈfoː/ /ɡəˈfɔ/ /ɡəˈfɔː/ n
schallendes Gelächter
a boisterous laugh

guffaw /ɡəˈfoː/ /ɡəˈfɔ/ /ɡəˈfɔː/ v
schallend lachen
To laugh boisterously

guidance /ˈɡaɪdəns/ n
Rechtleitung
advice
Lenkung
system to control the path of a vehicle
Anleitung Handlungsempfehlung Orientierungshilfe Richtungsweisung
the act or process of guiding

guide /ɡaɪd/ n
Anleitung Führer
document, book
Fremdenführer Fremdenführerin Reiseleiter Reiseleiterin
someone who guides

guide /ɡaɪd/ v
führen
to serve as a guide person

guide book n
Reiseführer
book that provides guidance

guide dog n
Blindenhund
dog that is trained to be of assistance to a blind person

guideline n
Richtlinie
non-specific rule or principle

guild /ɡɪld/ n
Gilde Zunft
association of tradespeople

guilder n
Gulden
unit of currency

guile /ɡaɪl/ n
Gerissenheit
astuteness, cunning

guile /ɡaɪl/ v
irreführen irreleiten
to deceive, to beguile

guileless /ˈɡaɪl.ləs/ adj
arglos
honest but naïve

guilelessness /ˈɡaɪl.lɪs.nɪs/ n
Arglosigkeit
the characteristic of being guileless; honesty

guillemet /ɡi.jə.mɛ/ /ɡij.mɛ/ /ˈɡɪl.ə.ˌmɛt/ /ˌɡi.(j)ə.ˈme(ɪ)/ n
Guillemet Möwchen
either of the punctuation marks « or »

guillemot /ˈɡɪlɪmɒt/ n
Lumme
seabird

guillotine /ˈɡɪl.ə.tiːn/ n
Papierschneider
device that cuts paper
Fallbeil Guillotine
machine used for capital punishment

guillotine /ˈɡɪl.ə.tiːn/ v
guillotinieren
execute by use of a guillotine

guilt /ɡɪlt/ n
Schuld
responsibility for wrongdoing
Schuldgefühl
the regret of having done wrong

guilty /ˈɡɪl.ti/ adj
schuldig tadelnswert tadelnswürdig
blameworthy
schuldbewusst
having a sense of guilt
schuldig fehlbar
judged to have committed a crime
schuldig
responsible for a dishonest act

guilty conscience n
schlechtes Gewissen
a feeling of guiltiness

guilty pleasure n
billiges Vergnügen heimliches Vergnügen lasterhaftes Vergnügen sündhafte Freude
something that brings pleasure but is considered taboo

guinea /ˈɡɪni/ n
Guinee
coin worth 21 shillings

guinea fowl /ˈɡɪni ˌfaʊl/ n
Perlhuhn
bird

guinea pig /ˈɡɪni pɪɡ/ n
Versuchskaninchen Proband Probandin Versuchsperson
experimental subject
Meerschweinchen Meerschwein
rodent

guise /ˈɡaɪz/ n
Auftreten Erscheinung
appearance in manner or dress
Deckmantel
cover; cloak
Art und Weise Auftreten
way of speaking or acting

guitar /ɡiˈtɑɹ/ /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ /ɡɪˈtɑː(ɹ)/ /ɡʌˈtɑɹ/ /ˈɡɪ.tɑɹ/ n
Gitarre
musical instrument

guitarist n
Gitarrist Gitarrenspieler Gitarrenspielerin Gitarristin
person playing or performing on the guitar

gulag /ˈɡu.lɑɡ/ v
Gulag GULag
Soviet labour camp

gulch /ɡʌltʃ/ n
(tiefe) Schlucht
a narrow v-shaped valley

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ adj
rot
heraldry, of the colour red

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ n
Rot
blazoning term for red

gulf /ɡʌlf/ n
Golf Meerbusen
geography

gull /ˈɡʌl/ n
Möwe
seabird

gull-billed tern n
Lachseeschwalbe
Gelochelidon nilotica

gullet /ˈɡʌl.ɪt/ n
Speiseröhre
the throat or esophagus

gullibility n
Leichtgläubigkeit
quality of being easily deceived

gullible /ˈɡʌlɪbl̩/ adj
leichtgläubig gutgläubig einfältig naiv
easily deceived or duped, naïve

gully /ˈɡʌli/ n
Erosionsrinne
a trench, ravine or narrow channel which was worn by water flow, especially on a hillside

gulp /ɡʌlp/ n
schlucken
sound of swallowing
Schluck
usual amount swallowed

gulp /ɡʌlp/ v
schlingen verschlingen
to swallow eagerly, or in large draughts

gum /ɡʌm/ n
Zahnfleisch
flesh around teeth
Kaugummi
single piece of chewing gum
Kautschuk
sticky substance exuded by certain plants

gum arabic n
Gummiarabikum
substance from acacia trees

gumball n
Kaugummikugel

gummi n
Fruchtgummi Gummi
gelatinous candy

gummy bear n
Gummibär Gummibärchen
candy

gumption /ˈɡʌm(p)ʃ(ə)n/ /ˈɡʌmpʃ(ə)n/ n
Biss Durchhaltevermögen Unternehmenssinn
boldness of enterprise
Grips Vernunft
common sense, initiative
Enthusiasmus Lebenslust
energy of body and mind

gumshoe /ˈɡʌm.ʃuː/ n
Schnüffler
slang: a detective

gumshoe /ˈɡʌm.ʃuː/ v
schnüffeln
to act as a detective

gun /ɡʌn/ n
Kanone Geschütz
(military) A cannon with relatively long barrel, operating with relatively low angle of fire, and having a high muzzle velocity
Geschütz Kanone
(military) a cannon with tube length 30 calibers or more
Gewehr
a less portable, long weapon
Pistole
a very portable, short weapon, for hand use

gun control n
Waffenkontrolle
law or policy restricting or limiting the possession of firearms by private citizens

gun dog n
Apportierhund Jagdhund
dog used by hunter

gunboat n
Kanonenboot
small armed vessel

gunk /ɡʌŋk/ n
Dreck Schleim Schmiere Schmodder Schmutz
dirt or grime; any vague or unknown substance

gunmetal /ˈɡʌnmɛt(ə)l/ n
Rotguss
alloy of copper, tin and zinc

gunnery n
Schießwesen

gunpoint /ˈɡʌnpɔɪnt/ n
Laufmündung
a location in the front of the muzzle of a gun
Androhung von Schusswaffengewalt vorgehaltene Waffe
threat or coercion by display or aiming a firearm or similar weapon

gunport n
Stückpforte
a hatch in the hull of a ship through which a cannon is fired

gunpowder /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə/ /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdəɹ/ n
Schießpulver Schwarzpulver
explosive mixture

gunrunner n
Waffenschmuggler Waffenschmugglerin
person who smuggles arms and ammunition

gunrunning n
Waffenschmuggel
smuggling of arms and ammunition

gunshot n
Schuss
act of discharging a firearm

gunsight n
Visier
an optical instrument

gunslinger n
Revolverheld
person expert at the quick draw

gunsmith n
Büchsenmacher Büchsenmacherin Waffenschmied Waffenschmiedin
person skilled in the repair and servicing of firearms

gunwale /ˈɡʌnəl/ n
Dollbord
top edge of the side of a boat

guqin /ɡuːˈtʃiːn/ n
Qin
instrument

gurgle /ˈɡəː.ɡəl/ /ˈɡɝ.ɡəl/ n
Gurgeln
gurgling sound

gurgle /ˈɡəː.ɡəl/ /ˈɡɝ.ɡəl/ v
gurgeln
to flow with a bubbling sound
to make such a sound

gurnard /ˈɡɚnɚd/ /ˈɡɜːnəd/ /ˈɡɵːnɘd/ n
Knurrhahn Seehahn
marine fish of the family Triglidae

gurney n
Trage Rollbahre Tragbahre
a stretcher having wheeled legs

guru /ˈɡʊɹ(ˌ)u/ /ˈɡʊɹuː/ n
Guru
advisor or mentor
spiritual teacher

gush /ˈɡʌʃ/ n
Flut Schwall
sudden rapid outflow

gush /ˈɡʌʃ/ v
herausquellen strömen
to flow forth suddenly
schwärmen
to make an excessive display of enthusiasm

gusle /ˈɡʊslə/ n
Gusla Gusle
single-stringed instrument

gusli n
Gusli
an ancient Russian musical instrument

gusset /ˈɡasət/ /ˈɡʌsɪt/ n
Zwickel

gust /ɡʌst/ n
Bö Windstoß
strong, abrupt rush of wind

gustation n
Geschmack
The ability to taste flavors; the sense of taste

gustatory adj
Geschmacks-
relating to taste

gusty /ˈɡʌs.ti/ adj
böig
of wind: blowing in gusts

gut /ɡʌt/ adj
Bauch Bauchgefühl
instinktiv
instinctive
darmbesaitet
made of gut

gut /ɡʌt/ n
Bauch Ranzen
abdomen
Darm Eingeweide
alimentary canal
Darm Darmsaite
intestines of an animal used to make strings of a tennis racket or violin, etc

gut /ɡʌt/ v
ausnehmen ausweiden
To eviscerate
ausweiden
To remove or destroy the most important parts of

gut feeling n
Bauchgefühl Intuition
an instinct or intuition

gut reaction n
Bauchentscheidung Reaktion aus dem Bauch Reaktion aus dem Bauch heraus instinktive Reaktion
instantaneous reaction

guts /ɡʌts/ n
Frechheit
(slang) courage
Eingeweide
entrails

gutsy /ˈɡʌt.si/ adj
beherzt mutig schneidig
marked by courage

gutta /ˈɡʌtə/ n
Gutta
Doric architectural element

gutter /ˈɡʌt.ə/ /ˈɡʌt.ɚ/ n
Gang Nut
any narrow channel or groove
Graben Rinne Straßengraben
ditch along the side of road
Drainage Entwässerungskanal Kanal
drainage channel
Dachrinne Regenrinne
duct or channel beneath the eaves
Gosse
low, vulgar state
Gosse Rinne
prepared channel in a surface
Spaltenabstand
space between columns in text

gutter /ˈɡʌt.ə/ /ˈɡʌt.ɚ/ v
ausspülen
to flow or stream; to form gutters

gutter rabbit n
Dachhase

guttural /ˈɡʌtəɹəl/ [ˈɡʌɾɚɫ̩] adj
guttural kehlig
sounding harsh and throaty

guy /ɡaɪ/ n
Kerl Leute Typ
in plural: people
Kerl Typ
male, man

guy rope n
Abspannseil
rope or cable used to steady a tall structure or thing being hoisted

guzzle /ˈɡʌzəl/ v
schlucken
(by extension) to consume anything greedily
saufen
to consume alcoholic beverages, especially frequently or habitually
saufen verschlingen
to drink (or sometimes eat) voraciously

gybe /dʒaɪb/ v
kreuzen
to change tack with the wind behind

gym /dʒɪm/ n
Fitnessstudio Turnhalle Gymnastikraum
sporting facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise

gym shorts n
Turnhose
type of shorts

gymnasiast n
Gymnasiast Gymnasiastin
gymnasium student

gymnasium /dʒɪmˈneɪ.zi.əm/ n
Turnhalle Sporthalle Gymnastikraum Fitnessstudio
place for indoor sports
Gymnasium
type of school

gymnast /ˈdʒɪm.næst/ n
Turner Turnerin
one who performs gymnastics

gymnastics /dʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/ n
Gymnastik Turnen
a sport
Gymnastik
complex intellectual or artistic exercise

gynaecologist n
Frauenarzt Gynäkologe Frauenärztin Gynäkologin
specialist in diseases of the female reproductive system

gynecological adj
gynäkologisch
pertaining to gynecology

gynecology /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑlədʒi/ /ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n
Gynäkologie Frauenheilkunde
branch of medicine specializing in the problems of women

gynecomastia n
Gynäkomastie
development of breasts in males

gynophobia n
Gynophobie Gynäkophobie Gynäphobie Weiberscheu
fear or hatred of women

gypsiology n
Romistik Tsiganologie Tziganologie Zigeunerkunde Zigeunerwissenschaft
study of the life and culture of gypsies

gypsum /ˈdʒɪpsəm/ n
Gips
mineral

gypsum board n
Rigips
drywall panels

gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ n
Zigeuner Zigeunerin
any itinerant person, or any person suspected of making a living from dishonest practices or theft

gyre /dʒaɪ.ə/ /dʒaɪ.ɚ/ n
Wirbel ozeanischer Wirbel
a circular current, especially a large-scale ocean current
Strudel
a swirling vortex

gyrfalcon /ˈdʒɜːfɔːlkən/ /ˈdʒɝˌfælkən/ n
Gerfalke Jagdfalke Geierfalke Gierfalke
Falco rusticolus

gyro /ˈdʒaɪɹoʊ/ n
Gyros
Greek sandwich

gyron n
Ständer
heraldic charge

gyronny adj
geständert
heraldic term

gyroscope n
Gyroskop
apparatus

gyroscopic adj
gyroskopisch

gyrus /ˈdʒaɪɹəs/ n
Gyrus
anatomy

haberdashery n
Kurzwarengeschäft Kurzwarenladen
a shop selling such goods
Kurzwaren
ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods sold in a haberdasher's shop

habile adj
handlich
Generally able or adroit; handy

habilitation n
Habilitation
postdoctoral academic qualification required for tenure

habit /ˈhæbət/ /ˈhæbɪt/ n
Gewohnheit Habitus
an action done on a regular basis
Kutte Gewohnheit
long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns

habitable /ˈhæbɪtəbəl/ adj
bewohnbar habitabel
where humans or other animals can live

habitat /ˈhæbɪtæt/ n
Habitat
natural conditions in which a plant or animal lives

habitation /ˌhæb.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
Behausung
a place of abode
Wohnen
the act of inhabitating

habitual /həˈbɪtʃuəl/ adj
gewöhnlich gewohnt
being regular or usual
gewohnt
recurring, or that is performed over and over again
behaving in a regular manner, as a habit

habitually adv
gewöhnlich
occurring regularly or usually

habitus n
Habitus
habitude

habitué /həˈbɪt͡ʃuˌeɪ/ n
Stammgast Stammgästin
one who frequents a place, a regular

haboob n
Haboob Habub
violent sandstorm

hacienda /ˌ(h)ɑsiˈɛndə/ /ˌhæsiˈɛndə/ n
Hacienda Hazienda
homestead

hack /hæk/ v
hacken
to gain illegal access to a computer network
eindringen
to gain unauthorised access to a computer or online account

hackamore /ˈhækəmɔː/ n
gebisslose Zäumung
bridle with no bit

hackberry n
Zürgelbaum Nesselbaum
plant

hacker /hækə(ɹ)/ n
Hacker Hackerin
one who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data

hackle /ˈhækəl/ n
Hechel
an instrument with pins

hackneyed /ˈhækniːd/ adj
abgenutzt banal abgedroschen
repeated too often

hacksaw n
Bügelsäge
saw

hadal /ˈheɪdəl/ adj
benthal
of the deepest parts of the ocean

haddock /ˈhædək/ n
Schellfisch
marine fish

hadith [haˈdiːθ] n
Hadith
collected sayings and actions of Muhammad

hadron /ˈhæd.ɹɑn/ n
Hadron
composite particle composed of quarks

haematology n
Hämatologie
scientific study of blood and blood-producing organs

haemo- prefix
hämo-
pertaining to blood

haemophilia /ˌhiːməˈfɪliə/ n
Hämophilie Bluterkrankheit
any of several hereditary illnesses that impair the body's ability to control bleeding

haemorrhoids /ˈhɛməɹɔɪdz/ n
Hämorrhoide
a pathological condition

hafnium /ˈhæfniəm/ n
Hafnium
chemical element

hag /hæɡ/ n
Hexe Vettel
ugly old woman
Hexe
witch, sorceress, enchantress

hagfish n
Inger Schleimaal
eellike fish of the family Myxinidae

haggard /ˈhæɡ.əd/ /ˈhæɡ.ɚd/ adj
abgehärmt abgespannt abgezehrt ausgemergelt ausgezehrt fertig
looking exhausted and unwell
ungebändigt ungezähmt wild
wild or untamed

haggis /ˈhæɡɪs/ /ˈhɑdʒis/ /ˈhɑːdʒis/ n
Haggis
traditional Scottish dish

haggle /ˈhæɡəl/ v
feilschen markten schachern
to argue for a better deal

hagiographic /ˈhæɡioʊˌɡɹæfɪk/ adj
hagiografisch
of or pertaining to hagiography

hagiography /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
Lebensbeschreibung der Heiligen
biography of a saint
study of saints

haha interjection
haha
representation of laughter

haiku /ˈhaɪ.ku/ /ˈhaɪ.kuː/ n
Haiku
Japanese poem of a specific form
poem of similar structure

hail /heɪl/ n
Hagel
balls of ice

hail /heɪl/ v
hageln
to fall from the sky, of hail
grüßen
to greet

hail storm n
Hagelschauer
a storm characterized by lots of large hail

hailstone n
Hagelkorn
single ball of hail

hair /heː/ /hɛ(ə)ɹ/ /hɛə/ /hɛːə/ [hiə] n
Haar Haare
a pigmented keratinaceous growth on the human head
Haaresbreite Haar
one of the above-mentioned filaments
Haar
the collection or mass of filaments growing from the skin of humans and animals

hair conditioner n
Spülung Haarspülung
cosmetic product

hair dye n
Haarfärbemittel Haarfarbstoff
any of various materials used to dye hair on the head

hair gel n
Haargel
hairstyling gel that hardens the hair

hair loss n
Haarausfall
loss of hair

hair of the dog n
Konterbier Konterschnaps Mageneinrenker Reparaturseidl
curing drink

hair restorer n
Haarwuchsmittel

hair roller n
Lockenwickler Lockenwickel Lockwellwickel Lockwellwickler
a small tube that is rolled into a person's hair

hair salon n
Friseursalon Frisiersalon Frisörsalon
workplace of a beautician or barber

hair spray n
Haarspray
hairstyling product that stiffens the hair

hair tie n
Haarband
circular piece of elastic

hair-raising adj
haarsträubend
scary

hair-splitting n
Haarspalterei
the act of finding exceedingly small differences which are neither important nor prominent

hairball n
Fellknäuel
wad of fur

hairbrush n
Haarbürste
a brush used in hair care

haircut n
Haarschnitt Haareschneiden
act of cutting of hair
Schuldenschnitt
reduction in debt
Frisur Haarschnitt
way hair is cut

haircutter n
Friseur Friseurin Friseuse Frisör Frisörin Frisöse
one who cuts hair; a barber or hairdresser

hairdo /ˈhɛəˌduː/ n
Frisur Haarfrisur Haartracht
hairstyle

hairdresser n
Friseur Frisör Friseurin Frisörin
professional for haircutting or hairstyling

hairdryer n
Föhn Haartrockner Fön Heißluftdusche Luftdusche
electrical appliance for drying hair

hairless adj
haarlos
destitute of hair

hairlessness n
Haarlosigkeit Haarlossein
the condition or quality of being hairless

hairnet /ˈhɛɹˌnɛt/ n
Haarnetz
net designed to keep hair up

hairpiece n
Haarteil
false substitute for a person's hair

hairpin /ˈheɪɹpɪn/ n
Haarnadel
pin or fastener for the hair

hairstyle n
Frisur
the style in which someone's hair has been cut and arranged

hairy /ˈhɛəɹi/ adj
haarig behaart
of a body part other than the head
of a person
pelzartig haarig
of an animal

hairy-eared dwarf lemur n
Büschelohrmaki
Allocebus trichotis

hajduk n
heiduck
a mercenary foot soldier in Hungary

hajj /hɑʒ/ n
Haddsch Hadj Hadsch
pilgrimage to Mecca

haka /ˈhɐːkɘ/ /ˈhɑkə/ /ˈhɑːkə/ n
Haka
group dance of New Zealand's Maori people

hake /heɪk/ n
Seehecht Hechtdorsch
fish

halal adj
halal
fit to eat according to Muslim religious customs

halberd /ˈhælbəd/ n
Hellebarde
hand weapon

halberdier n
Hellebardenträger Hellebardier
a soldier armed with a halberd

halcyon /ˈhælsiːən/ adj
friedlich glücklich ruhig
calm

halcyon days n
Halkyonische Tage
halcyon days

half /haf, häf/ /hæf/ /hɐːf/ /hɑːf/ adj
halb Hälfte
consisting of a half
halb
consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half
having one parent in common
related through one common ancestor

half /haf, häf/ /hæf/ /hɐːf/ /hɑːf/ adv
halb
in two equal parts or to an equal degree

half /haf, häf/ /hæf/ /hɐːf/ /hɑːf/ n
Hälfte halb
one of two equal parts into which anything may be divided
math: fraction

half board n
Halbpension
hotel rate

half brother /ˌhæfˈbɹʌðɚ/ n
Halbbruder
a male half-sibling

half nephew n
Halbneffe
son of a half sibling

half orphan n
Halbwaise
person, especially a child, with only one living parent

half sister n
Halbschwester
maternal/paternal half sister

half time n
Halbzeit
interval between halves

half title n
Schmutztitel Vortitel
book title

half-awake adj
halb wach halbwach
barely awake

half-baked adj
unausgegoren
incomplete

half-breed n
Mischling
derogatory: person of racially mixed ancestry

half-crown n
halbe Krone
coin

half-finished adj
halbfertig
only partially completed

half-hour n
halbe Stunde
period

half-hourly adv
jede halbe Stunde
twice an hour

half-life /ˈhæfˌlaɪf/ n
Halbwertszeit
time in physics
chemistry: time required for concentration to fall to half

half-mast n
halbmast
lowered position of a flag

half-moon n
Halbmond
the moon in its first or last quarter
anything shaped like a crescent

half-naked adj
halbnackt
with very few clothes on

half-open file n
halboffene Linie
file with only pawns of one color

half-pipe n
Halfpipe
A structure used to perform tricks

half-plane n
Halbebene
either half of an infinite plane

half-truth n
Halbwahrheit
A deceptive statement

half-uncle n
Halbonkel
half-brother of one's parent

half-year n
Halbjahr
period of half a year

half-yearly adv
halbjährlich
twice a year

halfhearted adj
halbherzig
lacking full energy

halfling n
Halbling
a hobbit

halftone n
Halbton
half the interval between two notes
Rasterdruck
picture made by half-toning

halfway /hæfweɪ/ /hɑːfˈweɪ/ adv
halbwegs
midway

halfwit n
Halbidiot Halbidiotin Schwachkopf Trottel
someone lacking in intelligence

halibut /ˈhæ.lɨ.bət/ n
Heilbutt Heiligbutt Heiligenbutt Pferdezunge Riesenscholle
fish of genus Hippoglossus

halide n
Halit
halogen salt

halitosis /hæl.ɪˈtoʊs.ɪs/ n
Mundgeruch
condition of having foul-smelling breath

hall /hɑl/ /hɔl/ /hɔːl/ n
Studentenwohnheim
building providing student accommodation
Korridor Diele Flur
corridor or a hallway
Herrenhaus
manor house
Saal Halle
meeting room
Halle Saal
principal room of a secular medieval building

hall of fame n
Hall of Fame Ruhmeshalle
hall which honors people of great importance to some field

hall of mirrors n
Spiegellabyrinth
carnival attraction

hallelujah /ˌhælɪˈl(j)uːjə/ interjection
halleluja
exclamation to praise God
Gott sei Dank
general exclamation of gratitude

hallelujah /ˌhælɪˈl(j)uːjə/ n
Halleluja
shout of Hallelujah

hallmark /ˈhɔlmɑɹk/ /ˈhɔːlmɑːk/ n
Kennzeichen
a distinct characteristic
Punze Repunze
an official marking

hallow /ˈhæloʊ/ /ˈhæləʊ/ /ˈhɑloʊ/ n
Heilige Heiliger
holy person

hallow /ˈhæloʊ/ /ˈhæləʊ/ /ˈhɑloʊ/ v
heiligen heilig machen sanktifizieren weihen
to sanctify

hallowed /ˈhaləʊd/ /ˈhæloʊd/ adj
geheiligt geweiht
consecrated; holy

halloysite n
Halloysit
a clay mineral

hallucinate v
halluzinieren
seem to perceive what is not really present

hallucination /həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən/ n
Halluzinieren
act of hallucinating
Halluzination Illusion Sinnestäuschung Wahnvorstellung
sensory perception of something that does not exist

hallucinogen /həˈluː.sɪ.nə.dʒen/ /ˌhæl.uːˈsɪn.ə.dʒən/ n
Halluzinogen
that which causes hallucinations

hallucinogenic /həˌlusənəˈdʒenɪk/ /ˌhæluːˈsɪnədʒənɪk/ adj
halluzinogen
producing hallucinations

halo /ˈheɪloʊ/ /ˈheɪləʊ/ n
Halo
atmospheric phenomenon
anything resembling the phenomenon
Heiligenschein
luminous disc around the heads of saints

haloalkane n
Halogenalkan
chemical compound

halocarbon n
Halogenkohlenwasserstoff

halogen /ˈhæ.lə.d͡ʒən/ /ˈhæ.ləˌd͡ʒɛn/ n
Halogen
any element of group 17

halogenate v
halogenieren
to treat with, or react with, a halogen or a hydrohalic acid

halogenation n
Halogenierung
the reaction of a halogen with something

halt /hɑlt/ /hɔːlt/ n
Blockierung Halt Pause
cessation
Haltestelle Halteplatz
minor railway station

halt /hɑlt/ /hɔːlt/ v
anhalten stocken stoppen
to cause something to stop
anhalten rasten stoppen
to stop either temporarily or permanently
anhalten stocken stoppen zögern
to waver or be hesitant

halter /ˈhɔltɚ/ /ˈhɔːltə/ n
Halfter
animal's headgear

halting problem n
Halteproblem
problem in theoretical computer science

haltingly adv
zögernd
full of pauses or hesitation

halva /hɑːlˈvɑː/ n
Halva Halwa
confection

halve /hæv/ /hɑːv/ v
halbieren hälften zweiteilen
to divide in two equal parts
halbieren
to reduce to half of original

ham /ˈhæm/ /ˈhæːm/ n
Kniekehle
region back of the knee joint
Schinken
thigh of a hog cured for food
Schmierenkomödiant Schmierenschauspieler
actor with an exaggerating style
Amateurfunker Amateurfunkerin Funkamateur Funkamateurin
ham radio operator

ham it up v
zu dick auftragen
performing arts: exaggerate one's emotions or movements

ham-fisted adj
unbeholfen plump
lacking skill in physical movement

hamadryas n
Mantelpavian
Papio hamadryas

hamartia n
Hamartie Irrtum
tragic flaw

hamate bone n
Hakenbein
one of the wrist bones

hamburger /ˈhæmˌbɜː.ɡə/ /ˈhæmˌbɝ.ɡɚ/ n
Mett Rindermett
ground beef
Hamburger
sandwich
patty

hamlet n
Hamletbarsche
fish
Weiler Kaff Dorf
small village

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæmɚ/ n
Hammer Malleus
bone of the middle ear; see also malleus
Hammer
tool
piano part
sports: device

hammer and sickle n
Hammer und Sichel
symbol of communism

hammer bench n
Klopfbank
child's toy

hammer home v
es ihn in den Schädel einschlagen
To repeatedly or continually emphasise

hammer throw n
Hammerwurf Hammerwerfen
athletic event where a heavy steel ball with a handle attached is thrown

hammer thrower n
Hammerwerfer Hammerwerferin
athlete who competes in the hammer throw

hammerhead shark n
Hammerhai
shark of the genus Sphyrna

hammock /ˈhæmək/ n
Hängematte
swinging couch or bed

hammy adj
überdreht übertrieben
amateurish; characterized by overacting

hamper /ˈhæmpɚ/ n
Hindernis
anything which impedes

hamster /ˈhæm(p)stɚ/ n
Hamster
small, short-tailed European rodent

hamstring n
Hüftgelenkextensoren ischiocrurale Muskulatur rückseitige Oberschenkelmuskulatur
great tendon

hamstrung adj
gelähmt lahm gelegt
restricted as if with a crippling hamstring

hamza n
Hamza Hamsa
Arabic hamza

hanami n
Hanami
Japanese custom

hand /hænd/ n
Handschrift Schrift
handwriting; style of penmanship
Hand
part of the fore limb
Zeiger
pointer of an analogue/analog clock
Handlanger
servant, laborer, workman, trained for special duty; a performer
Hand Blatt
set of cards held by a player in a card game
Hand Seite
side; part; direction, either right or left
Handgriff
small part of a gunstock near the lock, grasped when aiming
Handvoll
that which is, or may be, held in a hand at once

hand /hænd/ v
reichen
to give, pass or transmit with the hand
geleiten
to lead, guide, or assist with the hand

hand down v
überliefern
transmit in succession

hand dryer n
Händetrockner
electric device in a restroom to dry hands

hand grenade /ˈhænd.ɡɹəˈneɪd/ n
Handgranate
explosive device

hand in hand /ˌhændɪnˈhænd/ adv
Hand in Hand
holding or clasping hands
naturally together

hand job n
Handjob
An act of masturbation performed by someone else's hand

hand net n
Kescher
small net

hand out v
austeilen verteilen
to distribute

hand over v
überantworten
to deliver to people
überreichen aushändigen übergeben
to relinquish control or possession

hand puppet n
Handpuppe
puppet operated by the hand

hand sanitizer /ˈhænd ˌsænətaɪzɚ/ n
Händedesinfektionsmittel
liquid

hand tool n
Handwerkzeug
tool powered by human muscle

hand towel n
Handtuch
towel used for drying the hands or face

hand truck n
Sackkarre Sackrodel
box-moving handcart

hand-to-mouth adj
von der Hand in den Mund

handbag /ˈhændˌbæɡ/ n
Handtasche
small bag used by women

handball n
Handspiel
football offence
Handball
team sport
ball in team sport

handball player n
Handballspieler Handballspielerin
person who plays handball

handbook n
Handbuch
a book of reference

handbrake n
Handbremse
hand-operated brake in a car

handcart n
Handkarren Handwagen
a cart designed to be pulled or pushed by hand

handcrafted adj
handgemacht
made by hand

handcuff /ˈhændˌkʌf/ n
Handschelle
ring of a locking fetter for the hand

handcuff /ˈhændˌkʌf/ v
fesseln
to apply handcuffs

handcuffs n
Handschellen Handfesseln
metal rings for fastening wrists

handedness n
Händigkeit
preference for using the right or left hand
Chiralität
property

handfast n
Handfest
contract

handful /ˈhæn(d)fʊl/ n
Handvoll
amount held in hand
small number
Handbreite
breadth of hand

handgun n
Pistole Kurzwaffe Revolver
small, hand-held gun

handicap /ˈhændɪkæp/ n
Vorsprung
allowance granted in a race to the competitor
Behinderung
disadvantage, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people

handicapped adj
behindert
having a handicap

handicraft n
Kunsthandwerk Handarbeit Handwerk
trade requiring skill of hand

handiness n
Handlichkeit
the quality or state of being handy

handkerchief /ˈhæŋkətʃiːf/ /ˈhæŋkɚtʃɪf/ n
Taschentuch
cloth for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands
Halstuch Nickituch Seidenhalstuch
cloth to be worn about the neck

handlanger /ˈhændˌlæŋə/ n
Handlanger
unskilled assistant to an artisan

handle /ˈhæn.dl/ n
Klinke Griff
part of a door
Griff Henkel
part of an object held in the hand when used or moved

handle with kid gloves v
jemanden mit Glacéhandschuhen anfassen jemanden mit Samthandschuhen anfassen
to treat something very delicately

handlebar /ˈhændəlbɑː/ /ˈhændəlbɑːɹ/ n
Lenker
bar for steering

handler /ˈhæn.dlə/ /ˈhæn.dlɚ/ n
Betreuer Führer
one who handles a specified thing

handless /ˈhændləs/ adj
armlos handlos
without a hand

handling n
Hehlerei
criminal offence
Handhabung Bedienung Handling Umgang
touching, controlling, managing with the hands

handling charge n
Bearbeitungsgebühr
fee charged

handmade adj
handgemacht
made by hand

handmaid /ˈhændˌmeɪd/ n
Dienerin Zofe
maid that waits at hand

handmill n
Handmühle
hand-operated grinding apparatus

handout n
Almosen
a gift to the poor or needy
Flugblatt Handreichung Zettel
a worksheet, leaflet or pamphlet given out for a certain use

handover n
Übergabe
transference of authority

handpainted adj
handbemalt handgemalt
painted by hand

handpicked v
handverlesen
selected with great care

handrail n
Handlauf Geländer
rail which can be held

hands down adv
leichthin locker mit Leichtigkeit mit Links mühelos spielend
without much effort, easily

hands off adj
tun lassen
not interfering with others' decisions and actions

hands off interjection
Finger weg! Hände weg!
don't touch!

hands up interjection
Hände hoch!
surrender!

hands-on /ˌhændz ˈɒn/ adj
aktiv handlungsbasiert praktisch
involving active participation

handsaw n
Fuchsschwanz Handsäge
saw small enough to be used by one hand

handshake v
Handschlag Händedruck Händeschütteln
grasping of hands by two people

handsoap n
Handseife
handsoap

handsome /ˈhæn.səm/ adj
stattlich
moderately large
ansehnlich gutaussehend schmuck
of a woman: striking, impressive and elegantly proportioned, though not conventionally beautiful
hübsch gutaussehend stattlich
of man: attractive

handsomeness n
Schönheit
quality of being handsome

handstand /ˈhændˌstænd/ n
Handstand
a movement or position in which a person is upside down

handsy /ˈhændzi/ adj
befummelnd fummelnd
prone to touching others

handtame adj
handzahm
tame and accustomed to being held in the hand; mild; meek; humble; docile

handtame v
handzahm machen
to cause to become accustomed to being handled

handwriting n
Handschrift
characteristic writing of a particular person
act or process of writing with the hand

handwritten adj
handschriftlich
written with a pen or pencil

handy /ˈhæn.di/ adj
anstellig handlich praktisch
easy to use
griffbereit in Reichweite zur Hand
within reach

handyman /ˈhændimæn/ n
Heimwerker Handlanger Handwerker Hausmeister Mädchen für alles Reparateur
man who does odd tasks

hang /hæŋ/ [heɪŋ] v
hängen aufhängen
computing: to cause (a program or computer) to stop responding
herumdrücken herumgammeln herumhängen herumlungern
informal: to loiter
aufhängen
to apply (wallpaper or drywall to a wall)
to be executed using gallows
hängen
to be or remain suspended
chess: to be vulnerable to capture
chess: to cause to become vulnerable to capture
to hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position
dekorieren schmücken
to decorate (something) with hanging objects
hängen henken
to execute by suspension from the neck
ausstellen
to exhibit by hanging
hängte
to float as if suspended
aufhängen hängen
to place on a hook
to cause to be suspended

hang around v
abhängen herumhängen rumhängen
to spend time or be friends

hang by a thread v
am seidenen Faden hängen an einem seidenen Faden hängen
to be in a precarious situation

hang glider n
Hängegleiter Deltagleiter
aircraft

hang on v
festhalten
continually believe in something
to hold, grasp, or grip
dranbleiben durchhalten
persevere
aufbewahren halten
to keep; to store something for someone
hängen an
to pay close attention to, or regard with admiration
kurz warten
wait a minute

hang on every word v
an den Lippen hängen
To be completely attentive to what another person is saying

hang out v
abhängen herumhängen
to do nothing in particular

hang out to dry v
im Regen stehen lassen
abandon someone in need

hang up v
aufhängen
put up to hang
auflegen
terminate a phone call

hangar /ˈhæŋə/ /ˈhæŋɚ/ n
Hangar
a large garage-like structure where aircraft are kept

hanger /ˈhæŋɡə/ /ˈhæŋɡɚ/ n
Bügel
clothes hanger

hanger-on n
Trabant
Someone who hangs on, or sticks

hanging /ˈhæŋɪŋ/ adj
hängend
suspended

hanging /ˈhæŋɪŋ/ n
Behang
anything wide, high and thin that is hung
Erhängung
means of execution
public event at which a person is hanged
Hängung
way in which hangings (decorations) are arranged

hangman n
Henker
executioner

hangman's noose n
Henkersknoten
knot

hangnail /ˈhæŋneɪl/ [heɪŋneɪ̯ɫ] n
Niednagel Neidnagel
protruding piece of nail tissue or skin near base of fingernail or toenail

hangout n
Treff Treffpunkt
A place for [[hang out|hanging out]]; an informal meeting-place

hangover /ˈhæŋoʊvɚ/ /ˈhæŋəʊvə/ n
Kater Katzenjammer
illness caused by heavy drinking
Überbleibsel
unpleasant relic left from prior events

hanja /ˈhɑn.dʒə/ n
Hanja
Han character script used to write Korean

hanky-panky /ˈhæn.kiː.ˌpæn.kiː/ n
Ausschweifung Sittenlosigkeit
a debaucherous act; a secual act that is considered inappropriate
Fummeln Gefummel Knutscherei Techtelmechtel
amorous behaviour, smooching, making out, necking, sexual intercourse or other sexual activity
Hokuspokus Mauschelei Mauscheleien Schwindel Taschenspielertrick Taschenspielertricks
mischievous behaviour, dishonest or shady activity

hanukkiah n
Chanukkia
nine-branched candelabrum

hapax legomenon /ˌhæpæks ləˈɡɒmənɒn/ n
Hapax legomenon Hapaxlegomenon hapax legomenon
word occurring only once

haphazard /ˌhæpˈhæz.əd/ /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/ adj
planlos willkürlich
random, chaotic, incomplete

haphazardly /hæpˈhæzədli/ /hæpˈhæzɚdli/ adv
planlos wahllos willkürlich zufällig
in a haphazard manner

hapless /ˈhæplɪs/ adj
unglückselig
very unlucky; ill-fated

haplogroup n
Haplogruppe
group of haplotypes

haploid adj
haploid
having a single set of unpaired chromosomes

haplolepidous adj
haplolepid
form of arthrodontous peristome

haplology /hæˈplɒlədʒi/ n
Haplologie Silbenschichtung
deleting syllables

haplotype n
Haplotyp
group of alleles

happen /ˈhæpən/ v
geschehen passieren stattfinden
to occur

happening /ˈhæpɪnɪŋ/ n
Happening
a spontaneous or improvised event, especially one that involves audience participation

happenstance /ˈhap(ə)nˌstans/ /ˈhæpənˌstæns/ n
Zufall

happily /ˈha.pə.li/ /ˈhæ.pə.li/ adv
glücklicherweise
by good chance, fortunately
fröhlich glücklich glücklicherweise
in a happy manner
bereitwillig gerne
willingly

happily ever after adv
und wenn sie nicht gestorben sind, dann leben sie noch heute
happily until one's death

happiness /ˈhæpinɪs/ n
Glück Fröhlichkeit
Glück Glücklichkeit
emotion of being happy

happy /ˈhæpi/ /ˈhæpiː/ adj
mit (etwas) einverstanden sein
content (to do something); having no objection (to something)
froh fröhlich zufrieden freudig
contented, joyous
glücklich
fortunate, lucky

happy Easter phraseologicalUnit
frohe Ostern
an expression used during Easter

happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
ein gutes neues Jahr frohes neues Jahr fröhliches neues Jahr guten Rutsch guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr gutes neues Jahr
Happy New Year

happy birthday /ˈhæpi ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈhæpi ˈbɝθ.deɪ/ interjection
alles Gute zum Geburtstag herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag viel Glück zum Geburtstag
good wishes for a birthday

happy ending n
Happy End glückliches Ende
happy end

happy hour n
Happy Hour
pub discount drinking hours

happy hunting ground n
ewige Jagdgründe
Native American idea of the afterlife

happy-go-lucky adj
unbekümmert sorgenfrei
carefree

haptic /ˈhæptɪk/ adj
haptisch
of or relating to the sense of touch

hapticity n
Haptizität
measure of the number of atoms of a ligand that are coordinated to a central atom

hara-kiri n
Harakiri
ceremonial suicide by ripping open the abdomen
self-destructive act

harakat n
Harakat
Arabic diacritic

harangue /həˈɹeɪŋ/ /həˈɹæŋ/ n
Moralpredigt
impassioned speech
Moralpredigt Schmährede Sermon Tirade
tirade

harass /həˈɹæs/ /ˈhæɹəs/ v
belästigen
to annoy; to molest
verfolgen
to put excessive burdens upon

harassment /həˈɹæsmənt/ n
Aufdringlichkeit Belästigung
deliberate pestering or annoying
Belästigung
persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪndʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ n
Vorbote Omen Vorzeichen
that which foretells the coming of something

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪndʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ v
ankündigen
to announce

harbor /ˈhɑɹbɚ/ /ˈhɑːbə/ n
Hafen
for ships

harbor seal n
Seehund
Phoca vitulina

harbormaster n
Hafenkapitän Hafenmeister
official responsible for the enforcement of regulations in a port

hard /hɑɹd/ /hɑːd/ adj
schwierig schwer
demanding a lot of effort to endure
stark
of drink: strong
schwierig schwer hart herausfordernd
requiring a lot of effort to do or understand
hart fest
resistant to pressure
hart
severe
of water, high in dissolved calcium compounds
fix
unquestionable

hard candy n
Bonbon Zuckerstein
candy prepared from one or more syrups

hard cider n
Cidre
beverage

hard code v
fest einprogrammieren
to insert unchangeable code

hard disk n
Festplatte
unit and all the disks within it
recording disk in a drive unit

hard drive n
Festplatte
device used for storing large amounts of data

hard feelings n
Groll Ärger
resentment or anger

hard hat n
Bauhelm Schutzhelm Sicherheitshelm
construction helmet

hard nut to crack n
harte Nuss
challenging problem to solve

hard of hearing adj
schwerhörig
having difficulty hearing

hard palate n
harter Gaumen
tissue

hard rock n
Hard Rock Hardrock
rock music genre

hard shoulder n
Standstreifen
verge to the side of a highway

hard sign n
Hartheitszeichen hartes Zeichen
Cyrillic letter "Ъ/ъ"

hard time n
schwere Zeit
difficulties

hard water n
hartes Wasser
water with a high concentration of dissolved minerals

hard-bitten adj
abgebrüht hartgesotten
callous and toughened by experience

hard-boiled adj
hartgesotten
callous
hartgekocht
of an egg

hard-liner n
Hardliner Hardlinerin
A person who takes a firm position on some policy

hard-nosed adj
pragmatisch
pragmatic

hard-on /ˈhɑɹdɑn/ n
Ständer
erection of the penis

hard-pressed adj
Probleme haben Schwierigkeiten haben in Not

hardcover adj
gebunden
of a book: having a rigid binding

hardcover n
gebundene Ausgabe gebundenes Buch
a book with a rigid binding

hardened /ˈhɑɹdn̩d/ /ˈhɑːdn̩d/ adj
abgehärtet verhärtet
unfeeling or lacking emotion due to experience; callous

hardening n
Härtung härten
process

hardhead n
Australische Moorente
Aythya australis

hardly /ˈhɑɹdli/ /ˈhɑːdli/ adv
kaum
barely, only just

hardness n
Härte
quality of being hard

hardpan n
Ortstein
layer of soil

hardship /ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/ n
Elend Not Beschwernis Entbehrung Härte Mühsal
difficulty or trouble

hardtack n
Hartkeks
hard biscuit

hardware /ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/ /ˈhɑːdˌwɛə/ n
Eisenwaren
fixtures, equipment, tools and devices
Hardware
material part of a computer

hardware description language n
Hardwarebeschreibungssprache

hardware store n
Baumarkt Eisenwarenladen
merchant

hardwood n
Hartholz
Laubholz
the wood from any dicotyledonous tree

hardworking adj
arbeitsam eifrig fleißig
taking their work seriously and doing it well and rapidly

hardy /ˈhɑɹdi/ /ˈhɑːdi/ adj
abgehärtet widerstandsfähig
inured to fatigue or hardships

hare /hɛɚ/ n
Hase
animal

harebell n
Rundblättrige Glockenblume
plant

harehound n
Hasenhund
dog breed type

harelip n
Hasenscharte
congenital malformation of the upper lip

harem /ˈhæɹəm/ /ˈhɑːɹiːm/ n
Harem
group of women in a polygamous household
the private part of an Arab household

harlequin /ˈhɑɹlɪkwɪn/ /ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn/ n
Harlekin
pantomime fool

harlequin duck n
Kragenente
Histrionicus histrionicus

harlot n
Hure Nutte Dirne
a female prostitute

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ n
Schaden
injury; hurt; damage

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ v
schaden
cause damage

harmful /ˈhɑɹmfl̩/ /ˈhɑːmfl̩/ adj
schädlich
likely to be damaging

harmfulness n
Schädlichkeit
the characteristic of being harmful

harmless /ˈhɑɹmləs/ /ˈhɑːmləs/ adj
harmlos ungefährlich unschädlich
incapable of causing harm or danger

harmlessness n
Harmlosigkeit
the characteristic of being harmless

harmonic adj
harmonisch
pertaining to harmony
pleasant to hear

harmonic function n
harmonische Funktion
function

harmonic mean n
harmonisches Mittel
type of average

harmonica /ˌhɑɹ.ˈmɑ.nɪ.kə/ /ˌhɑɹ.ˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ n
Glasharmonika
musical instrument, consisting of a series of glasses
Mundharmonika
wind instrument

harmonious adj
harmonisch
having components pleasingly combined
melodious
showing accord

harmonium n
Harmonium
musical instrument

harmonization n
Harmonisierung
act of harmonizing

harmonize /ˈhɑɹmənaɪz/ v
harmonieren
to be in harmonious agreement
to play or sing in harmony
harmonisieren
to bring things into harmony, or to make things compatible
to provide the harmony for a melody

harmony /ˈhɑɹməni/ /ˈhɑːməni/ n
Harmonie Einklang
agreement or accord
Harmonie Harmonielehre
music: the academic study of chords
Harmonie
music: two or more notes played simultaneously to produce a chord
Harmonie Wohlklang
pleasing combination of elements, or arrangement of sounds

harness /ˈhɑː(ɹ).nəs/ n
Pferdegeschirr Geschirr Anschnallgurt Gurt
restraint or support

harness /ˈhɑː(ɹ).nəs/ v
nutzbar machen
to control or put to use
aufzäumen nutzbar machen vorspannen
to place a harness on something

harp /hɑɹp/ /hɑːp/ n
Harfe
musical instrument

harp /hɑɹp/ /hɑːp/ v
auf (etwas) herumreiten
to repeatedly mention a subject

harp seal /ˈhɑɹp.siːl/ n
Sattelrobbe
a species of seal

harpist /ˈhɑɹpɪst/ n
Harfenspieler Harfenist Harfenistin Harfenspielerin
Person who plays the harp

harpoon /hɑːɹˈpuːn/ /hɑːˈpuːn/ n
Harpune
spearlike weapon

harpooner n
Harpunier
someone who hunts with a harpoon

harpsichord /ˈhɑɹp.sɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)p.sɪ.kɔː(ɹ)d/ n
Cembalo Spinett
musical instrument

harpsichordist n
Cembalist Cembalistin
one who plays the harpsichord

harpy /ˈhɑɹpi/ /ˈhɑːpi/ n
Harpyie
Fabulous winged monster with the face of a woman
Drachen Harpyie
Obnoxious, shrewish woman

harpy eagle n
Harpyie
Harpia harpyja

harquebus /ˈhɑɹkɨbʌs/ n
Arkebuse Hakenbüchse
obsolete matchlock firearm

harridan /ˈhæɹ.ɪ.dən/ n
Drache Drachen Hexe Vettel Xanthippe
vicious and scolding woman

harrier /ˈhæɹi.ə(ɹ)/ n
Weihe
birds of prey

harrow /ˈhæɹoʊ/ /ˈhæɹəʊ/ /ˈhɛɹoʊ/ n
Egge
device

harrow /ˈhæɹoʊ/ /ˈhæɹəʊ/ /ˈhɛɹoʊ/ v
eggen
drag a harrow over
peinigen quälen
traumatise, frighten

harrowing /ˈhæɹəʊiŋ/ adj
erschütternd grauenhaft grauenvoll quälend
causing pain or distress

harrowing /ˈhæɹəʊiŋ/ n
Eggen
the process of breaking up earth with a harrow

harrowing of hell n
Höllenfahrt
raid into the underworld

harsh /hɑɹʃ/ /hɑːʃ/ adj
rau harsch
rough
streng hart grell harsch herb rau
severe or cruel

harshly /ˈhɑːʃli/ adv
harsch
in a harsh manner; severely

hartebeest /ˈhɑːtəbiːst/ n
Kuhantilope
Alcelaphus bucelaphus

hartwort n
Bergkümmel Drehkraut Silermontan Zirmet
plant of Europe

harumph /həˈɹʌmf/ v
missbilligen
dislike

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑːvɪst/ n
Ausbeute Frucht
Ernte
yield of harvesting
process of gathering the ripened crop

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑːvɪst/ v
ernten
to bring in a harvest; reap

harvest mite n
Herbstgrasmilbe
harvest mite

harvest moon n
Herbstvollmond Vollmond
first full moon of autumn
Erntemond Herbstmond Herbstvollmond Septembervollmond
full moon nearest the autumn equinox

harvester n
Ernter Vollernter
machine that harvests
Erntehelfer Erntehelferin
person who gathers the harvest

harvestman n
Weberknecht Zimmermann Afterspinne Kanker Schneckenkanker Schneider
arachnid

has-been /ˈhæz.biːn/ /ˈhæz.bɪn/ n
ehemalige Größe
person declining in popularity or effectiveness

hash /ˈhæʃ/ n
Gehacktes Haschee
chopped food, especially meat and potatoes
Durcheinander
confused mess
Hash
key generated by a hash function
Doppelkreuz Raute Gartenzaun Lattenkreuz Nummernzeichen Rautenzeichen
the # symbol
Hasch
clipped form of hashish

hash /ˈhæʃ/ v
hacken zerhacken
to chop into small pieces
entwerfen grob
to make a quick, rough version

hash browns n
Bratkartoffeln Hash Browns Rösti
chopped and fried potatoes

hashish /həˈʃiːʃ/ n
Haschisch Hasch
dried leaves of the Indian hemp plant

hashtag /ˈhæʃˌtæɡ/ n
Hashtag
a tag with a hash sign

hassium /ˈhæsiəm/ n
Hassium
chemical element with atomic number 108

hassle /ˈhæsl/ n
Mühe
action which is not worth the difficulty involved
Streit Zank
fight or argument
Ärger
trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems

hassle /ˈhæsl/ v
provozieren
To pick a fight or start an argument
nerven plagen ärgern
To trouble, to bother, to annoy

hassock /ˈhasək/ n
Grasbüschel Büschel
grass
Betkissen Kissen Kniebankkissen Kniekissen
kneeler
Sitzkissen
ottoman

haste /heɪst/ n
Eile Hast
speed, swiftness, dispatch

haste makes waste proverb
Eile mit Weile
being too hasty leads to wasteful mistakes

hasten /ˈheɪs.ən/ v
vorverlegen vorziehen
to cause a scheduled event to happen earlier
beschleunigen
to make someone/something speed up
beeilen hasten eilen
to move in a quick fashion

hastening n
Beschleunigen Beschleunigung Vorantreiben
act of speeding up; a growing faster

hastily /ˈheɪstɪli/ adv
hastig
in a hasty manner

hasty /ˈheɪsti/ adj
eilig hastig
acting in haste; being too hurried or quick

hat /hæt/ [hat] [hɛt] n
Hut Mütze Kappe Kopfbedeckung
a head covering

hat trick /ˈhætɹɪk/ n
Hattrick
three achievements in a single game or similar

hatband n
Hutschnur
band about a hat

hatbox n
Hutschachtel
a piece of luggage, case, or box for a hat

hatch /hætʃ/ n
Luke
horizontal door
Durchreiche
opening for serving food

hatch /hætʃ/ v
ausschlüpfen schlüpfen
of an egg, to break open
ausbrüten hecken
to devise
schlüpfen
to emerge from an egg
ausbrüten brüten
to incubate eggs

hatchback n
Steilheck
a car with a sloping, hinged rear door that opens upwards

hatchet /ˈhætʃɪt/ n
Beil
small axe

hatching n
Schlüpfen
act of egg hatching
Schlupf
group which emerge from eggs at the same time
Schattierung Schraffierung Schraffur Strichelung
method of shading

hate /heɪt/ v
hassen
to dislike intensely

hate crime n
Hasskriminalität
a crime motivated by hate

hate speech n
Hetze
offensive speech

hateful /ˈheɪtfəl/ adj
gehässig häßlich
evoking hatred
hasserfüllt
full of hate

hater /ˈheɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈheɪɾɚ/ n
Hasser
one who hates

hatless adj
hutlos
not wearing a hat

hatlessness n
Hutlosigkeit
state or condition of being hatless

hatpin n
Hutnadel
pin used to secure a woman's hat to her hair

hatred /ˈheɪtɹɪd/ n
Hass
strong aversion

hats off interjection
Hut ab Chapeau
Congratulations

hatter n
Hutmacher Hutmacherin
person who makes, sells, or repairs hats

haughtily adv
arrogant geringschätzig hochmütig stolz überheblich
in a haughty manner

haughtiness n
Hoffart
the property of being haughty

haughty /ˈhɑti/ /ˈhɔːti/ adj
überheblich hochmütig arrogant eingebildet hochfahrend hochnäsig
disdainful, supercilious; in demeanour conveying the assumption of superiority

haul /hɑl/ /hɔl/ /hɔːl/ n
Einkaufsausbeute Einkaufsbeute
(specifically) all of the items purchased on a shopping trip
Beute Fang Fischzug
amount of something taken
Streckenzurücklegung Transportweg
distance over which something is hauled or transported, especially if long

haul /hɑl/ /hɔl/ /hɔːl/ v
transportieren befödern
to carry or transport something heavy or difficult to move
schleppen ziehen
to draw or pull something heavy

haulage /hɔːlədʒ/ /ˈhɑlədʒ/ n
Transportdienst
Business of transporting goods
Beförderung
The act of hauling

hauler n
Spediteur Transportunternehmen
A person or company engaged in the haulage of goods.

haulm /hɒm/ n
Halm
an individual plant stem
Stroh
stems of cultivated plants left after harvesting

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ n
Treffpunkt
place at which one is regularly found

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ v
spuken heimsuchen
to inhabit, or visit frequently
verfolgen
to stalk

haunted /ˈhɑntɪd/ /ˈhɔːntɪd/ adj
Spuk verfolgt
frequented by a ghost
besessen
obsessed

haunted house n
Spukhaus
house believed to be a center for supernatural occurrences

haut gout n
Hautgout
slight taint of decay in wild game meat

haute cuisine /əʊt kwɪˈziːn/ n
Haute cuisine
refined cookery

have /heɪv/ /hæf/ /hæv/ /həv/ v
lassen
cause to be
haben
engage in sexual intercourse with
to be afflicted with, suffer from
to be scheduled to attend
bekommen
give birth to
haben sein
to possess
auxiliary used in forming the perfect and the past perfect tenses

have a ball v
Spaß haben eine tolle Zeit haben sich bestens amüsieren
to enjoy thoroughly

have a bone to pick v
ein Hühnchen zu rupfen haben
have a complaint or grievance

have a bun in the oven v
einen Braten in der Röhre haben
To be pregnant; to be expecting a baby

have a hard-on v
einen Ständer haben
to have an erect penis

have a mind like a sieve v
Ein Hirn wie ein Sieb haben. ein Gedächtnis wie ein Sieb haben
have a poor memory

have a nice day phraseologicalUnit
einen schönen Tag!
goodbye

have a say v
mitreden
to voice one's opinion

have a screw loose v
eine Schraube locker haben einen Dachschaden haben einen an der Klatsche haben nicht alle Tassen im Schrank haben
to be insane, irrational, or eccentric

have a seat v
nehmen Sie Platz nimm Platz
polite directive
Platz nehmen sich setzen
to sit down

have an affair v
eine Affäre haben
engage in a relationship while married

have butterflies in one's stomach v
Schmetterlinge im Bauch haben
be nervous

have eyes bigger than one's stomach v
die Augen sind größer als der Magen
take more food than one can eat

have fun interjection
gönn dir viel Spaß!
wish someone a good time

have fun v
Spaß haben
enjoy oneself

have had it v
hinüber sein
to be broken or worn out beyond repair
die Nase voll haben
to have endured all that one can

have had it up to here v
die Nase voll haben
To have reached the limit of one's patience

have in mind v
vorschweben
consider, intend

have it coming v
es verdient haben
to deserve or merit

have it your way interjection
mach wie du es willst wie du willst
do something the way you want to

have one foot in the grave v
mit einem Fuß im Grab stehen

have one's cake and eat it too v
auf zwei Hochzeiten gleichzeitig tanzen wasch mich, aber mach mich nicht nass
to seek to have two things which are mutually incompatible

have one's hands full v
alle Hände voll zu tun haben
be busy or thoroughly preoccupied

have other fish to fry v
haben andere Igel zu kämmen
to have more important things to do

have seen better days v
bessere Tage gesehen haben
to be in poor condition

have sex v
Sex haben
take part in a sexual act

have the foggiest phraseologicalUnit
keinen blassen Schimmer haben
"I haven't the foggiest": [[I don't know]]
ich habe keine blasse Ahnung
the symbol &the symbol &"I haven't the foggiest": [[I don't know]]

have to /ˈhæf.tu/ /ˈhæf.tə/ /ˈhæv.tuː/ v
müssen haben zu
müssen haben
obligation

have-nots n
Habenichtse
the poor or underprivileged

haven /ˈheɪvən/ n
Hafen
harbour
Zufluchtsort
refuge

haversack n
Hafersack
oat bag
Brotbeutel
shoulder bag

havoc /ˈhæv.ək/ n
Zerstörung
devastation

haw /hɔː/ interjection
Haw
an instruction for a horse or other animal to turn towards the driver

hawfinch n
Kernbeißer
finch

hawk /hɑk/ /hɔk/ /hɔːk/ n
Falke Bellizist Bellizistin Kriegshetzer Kriegshetzerin Kriegstreiber
advocate of aggressive politics
Habicht
predatory bird of Accipitridae

hawk moth n
Schwärmer
moth of the family Sphingidae

hawk owl n
Sperbereule
Northern hawk owl

hawkbit n
Löwenzahn
flower of the genus Leontodon

hawkish adj
falkenartig militaristisch wucherisch
supportive of warlike foreign policy

hawksbeard n
Pippau
Crepis gen. et spp.

hawksbill turtle n
Echte Karettschildkröte
turtle species

hawser n
Trosse Tau
cable

hawthorn /ˈhɔ.θɔɹn/ /ˈhɔː.θɔːn/ n
Hagedorn Weißdorn
type of shrub

hay /heɪ/ n
Heu
grass cut and dried for use as animal fodder

hay fever n
Heuschnupfen
allergy to pollen

haybale n
Heuballen
a bale of hay

hayloft n
Heuboden Heubühne Heudiele
upper storey of a barn

haymaking n
Heuernte
cutting and curing of grass

haystack /ˈheɪˌstæk/ n
Heuhaufen Heuschober
a mound, pile, or stack of stored hay

haywire /ˈheɪ.waɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈheɪ.waɪɚ/ adj
drunter und drüber durcheinander
behaving erratically or uncontrollably

hazard /ˈhazəd/ /ˈhæzɚd/ n
Hindernis
obstacle
Gefahr
peril
Zufall
the chance of suffering harm

hazard /ˈhazəd/ /ˈhæzɚd/ v
hasardieren riskieren
to chance; to take a risk

hazardous /ˈhæzəɹdəs/ adj
Gefahr gefährlich
risky, dangerous, with the nature of a hazard

hazardous material n
Gefahrgut
substances, which are intrinsically dangerous

haze /heɪz/ n
Trübung
loss of transparency in a clear solid or liquid
Dunst
very fine particles suspended in the air

haze /heɪz/ v
schinden
to perform an initiation ritual

hazel /ˈheɪzəl/ adj
grün-braun
colour

hazel /ˈheɪzəl/ n
Haselstrauch Hasel
tree / shrub

hazel grouse n
Haselhuhn
bird

hazelnut /ˈheɪzəlnʌt/ n
Haselnuss
fruit

hazelnut milk n
Haselnussmilch
milky liquid from hazelnuts

hazing /ˈheɪzɪŋ/ n
Deposition
humiliating initiation practices

hazy /ˈheɪzi/ adj
trüb
not clear or transparent
getrübt
obscure, confused
diesig dunstig
thick with haze

hazzan n
Chasan Chasanin Kantor Kantorin
Jewish cantor in a synagogue

he /hi/ /ˈhiː/ pronoun
er
personal pronoun "he"

he who digs a pit for others falls in himself proverb
wer andern eine Grube gräbt, fällt selbst hinein
he who digs a pit for others, falls in himself

he who laughs last laughs best /ˈhi hu ˈlæfs ˈlæst ˈlæfs ˈbɛst/ /ˈhiː huː ˈlɑːfs ˈlɑːst ˈlɑːfs ˈbɛst/ proverb
wer zuletzt lacht, lacht am besten
success is better after you've endured ridicule

he who smelt it dealt it proverb
Wer den Furz zuerst gerochen, dem ist er aus dem Arsch gekrochen.
a person calling attention to or complaining about a fart

he's unconscious phraseologicalUnit
er ist bewusstlos
he's unconscious

he-ass n
Eselhengst Eselmännchen männlicher Esel
he-ass, male ass, male donkey

he-cat n
Kater
male cat

he-man n
echter Mann ganzer Kerl
virile man

he-wolf /ˈhiːˌwʊlf/ n
Rüde Wolfsrüde
male wolf

head /hɛd/ adj
Kopf Haupt
of, relating to, or intended for the head
Haupt
foremost in rank or importance

head /hɛd/ n
Kopf
blunt end of a nail, screw etc.
linguistics: morpheme that determines the category of a compound
Fallhöhe Potential
fluid dynamics: difference in elevation in a column of fluid, and the resulting pressure
Blume Krone Schaumkrone
foam on carbonated beverages
Direktor Direktorin Leiter Leiterin Rektor Rektorin
headmaster, headmistress
Kopf Haupt Chef Chefin Oberhaupt
leader, chief, mastermind
Krone
leafy top part of a tree
Top
nautical: top edge of a sail
Kopf Haupt
part of the body
end of hammer, axe, golf club etc.
Abtritt
toilet of a ship
Kopf Spitze Dach Oberende
topmost or leading part

head /hɛd/ v
führen leiten
to be in command of
ansteuern auf etwas zusteuern in eine Richtung gehen ziehen
to move in a specified direction
köpfen
to strike with the head

head covering n
Kopfbedeckung
covering for the head

head game v
Psychospielchen
psychological manipulation

head louse n
Kopflaus
insect

head of government n
Regierungschef
chief officer of the executive branch of a government

head of household n
Haushaltsvorstand Haushaltungsvorstand
household role

head of state n
Staatsoberhaupt Staatschef
the chief public representative of a nation

head office n
Hauptsitz
main admin centre

head over heels adv
Hals über Kopf wie verrückt wie wahnsinnig
at top speed; frantically
kopflos wahnsinnig
hopelessly smitten
kopfüber purzelnd überschlagend
tumbling upside down

head start n
Vorsprung
an advantage in starting earlier to gain a favorable position

head to toe adv
von Kopf bis Fuß
entirely; completely; over one's full body

head-to-head /hɛd.tu.hɛd/ adv
tête-à-tête unter vier Augen
head-to-head

head-turner n
Hingucker
someone or something that catches the eye

headache /ˈhɛdeɪk/ n
Kopfschmerzen Kopfschmerz
nuisance or unpleasant problem
Kopfweh Kopfschmerzen
pain or ache in the head

headband /ˈhɛdˌbænd/ n
Haarbügel
horseshoe-shaped hair accessory
Stirnband Stirnbinde
strip of fabric worn around the head

headbutt /ˈhɛdbʌt/ n
Kopfstoß Kopfnuss
sharp blow

headbutt /ˈhɛdbʌt/ v
Kopfnuss geben
to deliver a sharp blow

headcloth n
Kopftuch
any form headwear

headdress n
Kopfbedeckung
a decorative covering or ornament worn on the head

header /ˈhɛdə/ n
Kopfball
soccer: act of hitting the ball with the head
Kopfzeile
upper portion of a page layout

header file n
Header-Datei
file that is automatically included in another source file

headframe n
Förderturm
structure supporting machinery above the entrance to an underground mineshaft

headgear n
Kopfbedeckung
anything worn on the head
Zaumzeug
harness that fits on a horse's head

headhunter n
Headhunter
recruiter
Kopfjäger
savage

headhunting n
Headhunting
active recruitment of executive or talented personnel
Kopfjagd
cutting-off and preservation of the heads of one's enemies

heading /ˈhɛdɪŋ/ [ˈhɛɾ.ɪŋ] n
Kurs
direction
Überschrift
title

headlamp n
Stirnlampe
flashlight worn on head
Scheinwerfer
headlight

headland /ˈhɛdlənd/ n
Kap Landspitze Landzunge Huk
bit of coastal land that juts into the sea
Vorgewende
unplowed boundary of a field

headless adj
kopflos
without a head

headlight n
Scheinwerfer Frontscheinwerfer Vorderscheinwerfer
bright light in front of vehicle

headline /ˈhɛd.laɪn/ n
Schlagzeile Überschrift
heading or title of an article

headliner /ˈhɛdˌlaɪnɚ/ n
Himmel
interior fabric covering the roof of a vehicle

headlock n
Schwitzkasten Unterarmwürgegriff
wrestling move

headmaster /ˈhɛdˌmæstɚ/ n
Schulleiter
the most senior master in a school (male)

headmistress n
Direktorin Rektorin Schulleiterin
female head teacher

headphone /ˈhedfoʊn/ /ˈhedfəʊn/ n
Kopfhörer
listening device

headphones n
Kopfhörer
pair of speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound

headpiece n
Nackenriemen

headquarters /ˈhɛdˌkwɔɹtəz/ /ˌhɛdˈkwɔːtəz/ n
Zentrale
center of organisation's activity
Hauptquartier
the military installation

headrest n
Kopfstütze Kopfauflage Kopflehne Kopfstütze des Dentalstuhls Kopfstütze mit Backen
part of a seat

headroom n
Kopffreiheit
vertical clearance

heads /hɛdz/ n
Kopf
side of coin

heads or tails n
Kopf oder Zahl
heads or tails

heads-up adj
aufmerksam hellwach wachsam
alert; vigilant
aufrecht
with head directly above the neck, eyes front

heads-up n
Achtung! Aufgepasst! Bescheid Vorwarnung
warning or call to pay attention; (advisory) notice of what is to happen

headsail /ˈhɛdˌsəl/ n
Vorsegel
sail set forward of the foremost mast

headscarf n
Kopftuch
piece of material worn over the head

headset /ˈhɛdsɛt/ n
Steuersatz
on a bicycle, the system of bearings that connects the fork to the frame
Headset Hörsprechgarnitur
pair of headphones or earphones

headshot n
Kopfschuss
A gunshot to the head

headstall /ˈhɛdstɔːl/ n
Stallhalfter
part of the bridle that fits over the horse's head

headstrong adj
eigensinnig
determined to do as one pleases, and not as others want

headwaiter n
Oberkellner Oberkellnerin
main supervisory waiter

headwaters /ˈhɛdˌwɑtɝz/ n
Quellflüsse Quellgebiet
the set of streams that feed into the beginning of a river

headway n
lichte Höhe
clearance beneath an object
Vorwärtsfahrt
forward motion, or its rate
Fortschritt
progress toward a goal
Fahrzeugabstand Takt
time or distance interval between the fronts of two vehicles

headwind /ˈhɛdˌwɪnd/ n
Gegenwind
wind that blows directly against the course of a vessel

headword /ˈhɛdwɜːd/ /ˈhɛdwɝd/ n
Stichwort Schlagwort Stichpunkt
word used as the title of a section

heady /ˈhɛdi/ adj
verkopft
intellectual
berauschend
intoxicating or stupefying
ungestüm
rash or impetuous

heal /hiːl/ v
heilen verheilen
become better
heilen
make better

healer /ˈhilɚ/ /ˈhiːlə(ɹ)/ n
Heiler Heilerin
person who heals

healing /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ n
Heilung
process of regeneration

health /hɛlθ/ n
Gesundheit
state of being free of physical or psychological disease, illness, or malfunction
physical condition
overall level of function of an organism

health care n
Gesundheitswesen Gesundheitsfürsorge medizinische Versorgung
prevention, treatment, and management of illnesses

health club /ˈhɛlθ ˌkləb/ n
Fitnessstudio Fitness-Center Muckibude Sportstudio
facility with exercise equipment

health fund n
Krankenkasse
A not-for-profit or a public health insurance company

health hazard n
Gesundheitsgefährdung
potential danger to health

health insurance n
Krankenversicherung
insurance against incurring medical expenses among individuals

healthful adj
gesund
beneficial to health

healthy /ˈhɛl.θi/ adj
gesund
enjoying health and vigor of body, mind, or spirit: well
conducive to health
gesund anständig
evincing health
ordentlich
significant, hefty

heap /heːp/ /hiːp/ n
Masse Menschenmenge
crowd
Haufen Haufe
pile
Heap
type of data structure

heap /heːp/ /hiːp/ v
Haufen

hear /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɹ/ v
hören
to perceive with the ear
to perceive sounds through the ear

hear out v
ausreden lassen
to listen to someone until that person has finished

hear the grass grow v
Das Gras wachsen hören
which sense?

hear through the grapevine v
die Nachricht sprach sich herum durch die Buschtrommel hören durch die Buschtrommeln hören ich hab so was läuten hören über die Buschtrommel hören über die Buschtrommeln hören
learn through rumors

hear, hear interjection
hört, hört richtig
expression of support

hearing /ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪəɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ adj
hörend
able to hear

hearing /ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪəɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ n
Anhörung
legal procedure
proceeding
Hörvermögen Hören
sense

hearing aid n
Hörgerät
hearing assistance device

hearing dog n
Signalhund
dog trained to assist the deaf

hearken /ˈhɑɹkən/ /ˈhɑːkən/ v
horchen hören lauschen
to hear with attention

hearsay n
Hörensagen
(law) evidence based on the reports of others rather than on personal knowledge
Hörensagen Gerücht
information that was heard by one person about another

hearse /hɜɹs/ /hɜːs/ n
Leichenwagen
vehicle for transporting dead

heart /hɑɹt/ /hɑːt/ n
Herz
an organ
a shape or symbol
seat of affections, understanding or will
a suit of cards
Herz Kern
centre or core
Herzchen Herz
emotions or kindness

heart attack n
Herzinfarkt Myokardinfarkt akuter Myokardinfarkt
acute myocardial infarction

heart failure n
Herzversagen
cessation of the heartbeat; cardiac arrest
Herzschwäche
chronic inability of the heart

heart of gold n
gutes Herz
kindheartedness

heart of palm n
Palmherz
a vegetable harvested from the inner core and growing bud of certain palm trees

heart rate n
Herzfrequenz
number of heart beats per unit of time

heart surgeon n
Herzchirurg
surgeon of the heart

heart valve n
Herzklappe
valve in the heart

heart-shaped adj
herzförmig
having the supposed shape of a heart

heart-warming adj
herzerwärmend herzlich
eliciting tenderness and sympathy

heartache n
Herzenskummer
very sincere and difficult emotional problems or stress

heartbeat /ˈhɑɹtˌbit/ /ˈhɑːtˌbiːt/ n
Herzschlag
one pulsation of the heart

heartbreaker /hɑɹt.bɹeɪ.kɚ/ /hɑːt.bɹeɪ.kə/ n
Herzensbrecher Herzensbrecherin
person who causes sorrow

heartbreaking adj
herzzerreißend
That causes great grief, anguish or distress

heartbroken adj
tief betrübt untröstlich
suffering form grief

heartburn n
Sodbrennen
pain caused by stomach acid

hearten /ˈhɑːtən/ v
ermutigen
to give heart to, to encourage

heartening adj
ermutigend
cheerfully encouraging

heartfelt /ˈhɑːt.fɛlt/ /ˈhɑːɹt.fɛlt/ adj
herzlich aufrecht innig tief empfunden von Herzen kommend
felt or believed deeply and sincerely

hearth /hɑːɹθ/ /hɑːθ/ n
Feuerstelle Herdboden
floor of fireplace
Herd
home or family life
Feuerstelle Gestell Hochofen
part of furnace
Herd Feuerstelle
recess

heartily /ˈhɑɹtɪli/ /ˈhɑːtɪli/ adv
herzlich
in a hearty manner

heartless adj
herzlos
without feeling

heartlessness /ˈhɑɹtləsnəs/ /ˈhɑːtlɪsnəs/ n
Herzlosigkeit
characteristic of being heartless

heartrending adj
herzzerreißend
that causes great grief
that elicits deep sympathy

hearts /hɑː(ɹ)ts/ n
Herz
the card suit (♥)
trick-taking card game

heartsease n
wildes Stiefmütterchen
a common European wild flower

heartstrings /ˈhɑːtstɹɪŋz/ n
Sehnenfäden
cord-like tendons in the heart
innerste Gefühle
one's deepest emotions or inner feelings

heartthrob n
Herzschlag
heartbeat

heartwood n
Kernholz
wood

heartworm n
Herzwurm
parasitic organism

heartwrenching adj
herzzerreißend
having a painful emotional impact

hearty /ˈhɑɹti/ /ˈhɑːti/ adj
herzlich herzhaft
proceeding from the heart
deftig herzhaft
rich, abundant

heat /hiːt/ /çiːt/ n
Schärfe
attribute of a spice that causes a burning sensation in the mouth
Hitze Wärme
condition or quality of being hot
hot spell
Hitze Brunst Brunft Läufigkeit Rolligkeit
condition where a mammal is aroused sexually or where it is especially fertile
Lauf
fastball
Hitze
period of intensity, particularly of emotion
Ausscheidung Qualifikation Vorlauf
preliminary race, used to determine the participants in a final race
Bulle Bullen
slang: the police
Wärme Wärmeenergie
thermal energy

heat /hiːt/ /çiːt/ v
heiß machen
to arouse, to excite (sexually)
erhitzen
to cause an increase in temperature of an object or space

heat capacity n
Wärmekapazität
the capability of a substance to absorb heat energy

heat death n
Wärmetod
state of a thermodynamic system

heat exchanger n
Wärmetauscher
device for transferring heat

heat index n
Hitzeindex
figure used to describe the apparent heat felt by a person

heat lamp n
Wärmelampe
lamp to generate heat

heat of fusion n
Schmelzwärme

heat of reaction n
Reaktionswärme

heat of vaporization n
Verdampfungswärme

heat pump n
Wärmepumpe
device to transfer heat

heat shield n
Hitzeschild

heat up v
aufheizen erhitzen
cause to become hotter

heat-resistant adj
hitzebeständig
resistant to fire or heat

heatable adj
beheizbar heizbar
capable of being heated or warmed up

heated /ˈhiːtɪd/ adj
hitzig
very agitated, angry or impassioned

heater /ˈhitɚ/ /ˈhiːtə/ n
Heizgerät
device that produces and radiates heat

heath /hiːθ/ n
Heide
type of land
shrub of the family Ericaceae

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ adj
heidnisch
not adhering to an Abrahamic religion
barbarisch unzivilisiert
savage

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ n
Heide Heidin
person who does not follow an Abrahamic religion
Barbar Unzivilisierter Wilder
uncultured or uncivilized person

heathendom n
Heidentum

heather /ˈhɛðə/ /ˈhɛðɚ/ n
Heidekraut Besenheide
plant
Erika Heide
various species of the genus Erica

heathland n
Heideland
heathland

heating /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ adj
erhitzend
causing heat

heating /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ n
Heizung
system

heating oil n
Heizöl
petroleum product used as a fuel in a heating system

heatshield n
Hitzeschild

heatwave n
Hitzewelle
period of very hot weather

heave /hiːv/ v
heben hieven
to lift
schleudern werfen wuchten
to throw

heave-ho /ˌhiv ˈhoʊ/ interjection
hau ruck

heaven /ˈhɛvən/ n
Himmel
paradise
sky

heaven helps those who help themselves proverb
hilf Dir selbst, so hilft Dir Gott
a maxim encouraging people to attempt to solve their own problems

heavenly /ˈhɛvənli/ adj
himmlisch
extremely beautiful or pleasurable
pertaining to heaven
pertaining to the kingdom of God; divine

heavenly body n
Himmelskörper
natural celestial body

heavens /ˈhɛvənz/ interjection
sapperlot
expression of surprise

heavens /ˈhɛvənz/ n
Himmel
the abode of God
the sky

heaviness n
Schwere
weightiness

heavy /ˈhe.vi/ /ˈhɛ.vi/ adj
schwer
having great weight
laden to a great extent
groß schwer
of a person: doing the specified activity more intensely than most other people
schwer mächtig
of rate of flow: high
drückend schwül
of weather:hot and humid
dunkel ernst finster
serious
stark
slang: good

heavy cavalry n
schwere Kavallerie
military unit

heavy hydrogen n
schwerer Wasserstoff
deuterium

heavy industry n
Schwerindustrie
heavy industry

heavy metal n
Schwermetall
type of metal
Heavy Metal Metal
type of music

heavy water n
schweres Wasser
water containing deuterium instead of normal hydrogen

heavy-duty adj
hochleistungsfähig strapazierfähig
designed to withstand hard usage

heavy-handed adj
ohne Feingefühl plump schwerfällig umständlich unbarmherzig unbeholfen
clumsy, awkward
drastisch drückend durchgreifend extrem streng übertriebend
extreme, unnecessarily forceful

heavyweight n
Schwergewicht
weight class in boxing and other sports

heckle /ˈhɛkəl/ v
bedrängen beleidigen belästigen beschimpfen heimsuchen necken
insult, tease, make fun of, badger
ausquetschen dazwischenrufen examinieren verhören
question harshly in an attempt to reveal weaknesses

heckler n
Fopper Necker Schelm Störer Zwischenrufer
one who heckles, insults, makes fun of, or teases

hectare /ˈhektaː/ /ˈhɛktɛɹ/ /ˈhɛktɛː/ n
Hektar
unit of surface area

hectic /ˈhɛktɪk/ adj
hektisch
very busy with activity and confusion
of a fever whose intensity fluctuates

hecticness n
Hektik
state or quality

hecto- prefix
hekto-
hundred

hectolitre n
Hektoliter
100 litres

hectometre n
Hektometer
the length of 100 metres

hectopascal n
Hektopascal
unit of pressure

hector /ˈhɛktə/ /ˈhɛktɚ/ v
mobben schikanieren
to behave like a hector or bully
einschüchtern
to dominate or intimidate

hectowatt-hour n
Hektowattstunde
a measure of energy

heddle n
Helfe Litze
part of a loom

hedge /hɛdʒ/ n
Hecke
thicket of bushes planted in a row

hedge fund n
Hedgefonds
unregistered investment fund

hedgehog /ˈhɛdʒhɒɡ/ n
Igel Stacheligel
animal

hedonism /ˈhiːdənɪzəm/ n
Genusssucht Genußsucht
devotion to the pursuit of pleasure
Hedonismus
philosophy

hedonist /ˈhiːdənɪst/ n
Hedonist
someone devoted to hedonism

hedonistic /hidəˈnɪstɪk/ adj
genusssüchtig hedonistisch
devoted to pleasure

hee-haw /ˈhiː.hɔ̰̃ː/ interjection
ia
cry

hee-haw n
i-ah
cry

heed /hiːd/ v
beachten beherzigen
to mind

heedless /ˈhiːdləs/ adj
achtlos unachtsam nicht beachtend unaufmerksam
unaware, without noticing

heel /hiːl/ n
Ferse
anatomy: part of the foot
rear part of a sock
Schuft Schurke
contemptible, inconsiderate or thoughtless person
Kanten Knust Abschnitt Anschnitt Knapp Ranft
end-piece of a loaf of bread
Absatz Schuhabsatz
part of shoe

heel /hiːl/ v
auf den Fersen sein jemandem
To follow at somebody's heels
krängen
incline

heft /hɛft/ n
Schwere
heaviness, the feel of weight
Gewicht
weight

hefty /ˈhɛfti/ adj
schwer
heavy
beeindruckend
impressive, mighty
kräftig mächtig stark
powerfully or heavily built
deftig klobig
strong, bulky

hegemon /ˈhɛ.dʒɛ.mən/ n
Hegemon

hegemonic /hɛd͡ʒɪˈmɒnɪk/ adj
hegemonial hegemonisch
of or pertaining to hegemony

hegemony /həˈdʒɛm.ə.ni/ /hɪˈɡɛm.ə.ni/ n
Hegemonie
domination, influence, or authority over another

hehe interjection
haha hihi
sound of a giggle

heifer /ˈhɛfə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛfɚ/ n
Färse Kalbin Queene Kalbe
young cow

height /haɪt/ n
Höhe
distance from bottom to top
Größe
height of a standing person or animal

heinous /ˈheɪnəs/ /ˈhiːnəs/ adj
abscheulich verabscheuungswürdig
totally reprehensible

heinousness n
Schwärze
the property of being heinous

heir /ɛəɹ/ n
Thronerbe Erbe
one who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office
Erbe
one who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another
successor in a role

heiress n
Erbin
a woman who stands to inherit

heirloom /ˈɛə.luːm/ /ˈɛəɹ.lum/ n
alte Sorte
crop variety that has been passed down through generations
Erbstück
valued possession passed down through the generations

heist /ˈhaɪst/ n
Raub Einbruchdiebstahl Raubzug
a robbery or burglary

heist /ˈhaɪst/ v
rauben stehlen
to steal, rob or hold up something

helical /ˈhɛlɪkəl/ adj
schraubend schraubenförmig spiral- spiralförmig spiralig
in the shape of a helix

heliciculture n
Schneckenzucht
snail farming

helicopter /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛlɨˌkɑptɚ/ n
Hubschrauber Helikopter
aircraft

helicopter parent n
Helicoptervater
overly attentive parent

heliocentric /ˌhiːli.əʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ˌhiːlioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
heliozentrisch
having the sun at the center

heliocentrism n
Heliozentrismus
the theory that the sun is the center of the universe

heliometer n
Heliometer
astronomical instrument for measuring the diameter of the sun

heliopause n
Heliopause
boundary

heliosphere n
Heliosphäre
region of space

heliostat n
Heliostat
device to continuously reflect sunlight toward a predetermined target, almost always in some fixed direction, despite the sun's motions in the sky

heliotheism n
Heliotheismus
worship of the sun as a god

heliotrope /ˈhiːli.əˌtɹoʊp/ n
Heliotrop Sonnenwende Vanilleblume
Heliotropium arborescens

heliox n
Heliox
mixture of helium and oxygen used as a breathing gas

heliport /ˈhɛlɪˌpoɹt/ n
Hubschrauberlandeplatz Heliport
facility for helicopters

helium /ˈhiːli.əm/ n
Helium
chemical element

helium burning n
Heliumbrennen
process, in which helium is converted to carbon

helium hydride n
Heliumhydrid

helix /ˈhiːlɪks/ n
Spirale Wendel
curve

hell /hɛl/ interjection
Himmel! Teufel! zur Hölle!
hell!

hell /hɛl/ n
Hölle
place of suffering in life

hell /hɛl/ pn
Hölle Fegefeuer
abode for the condemned

hell hath no fury like a woman scorned proverb
Selbst die Hölle hat nicht den Zorn einer geschmähten Frau.
a woman will make one suffer if rejected

hell-bent /ˈhɛlˌbɛnt/ adj
unerbittlich versessen versteift
recklessly determined to do or achieve something

hellebore /ˈhɛlɪbɔː/ /ˈhɛlɪbɔːɹ/ n
Nieswurz Christrose Schneerose
Any species of genus Helleborus

helleborine n
Waldvögelein
orchid of the genus Cephalanthera
Stendelwurz
orchid of the genus Epipactis

heller n
Heller
13th-century coin equivalent to half a pfennig
Subdivision of Czech koruna

hellfire /ˈhɛlˌfaɪə/ n
Höllenfeuer
fire of hell

hellhole n
Dreckloch
place of intense misery

hellish /ˈhɛlɪʃ/ adj
höllisch
causing pain, discomfort or distress

hello /həˈləʊ/ /hɛˈloʊ/ interjection
hallo guten Tag servus grüß Gott gelobt sei Jesus Christ – as response: in Ewigkeit
greeting
hallo jemand da?
is anyone there?
hallo halloho
sarcastic: that was foolish
hallo
when answering the telephone
expression of puzzlement

hello there /həˈləʊ̯ ðɛə(ɹ)/ /hɛˈloʊ̯ ðɛɚ/ interjection
hallöchen
semi-formal hello

helm /hɛlm/ n
Steuerfrau Steuermann
maritime: member of the crew in charge of steering
Ruder Steuer Steuerruder Steuerung
steering apparatus of a ship

helmet /ˈhɛlmɪt/ n
Helm
protective head covering

helmeted guineafowl n
Helmperlhuhn
Numida meleagris

helminthology n
Helminthologie
branch of zoology related to study of helminths

helmsman n
Steuermann
person responsible for steering a ship

help /hɛlp/ interjection
Hilfe zu Hilfe
cry of distress

help /hɛlp/ n
Hilfe
action given to provide assistance
person or persons who provides assistance with some task
textual support of a software application

help /hɛlp/ v
helfen
transitive: provide assistance to (someone or something)
contribute in some way to
intransitive: provide assistance

help desk n
Help-Desk Helpdesk
a section of an organization to help customers or users

help oneself v
bedienen sich auftun zugreifen
take something freely

help out v
aushelfen
provide assistance

helper /ˈhɛlpɚ/ n
Helfer Helferin
one who helps

helpful /ˈhɛlp.fəl/ adj
hilfreich
furnishing help; giving aid; useful

helpless /ˈhɛlplɪs/ adj
hilflos
unable to defend oneself

helplessness n
Hilflosigkeit
state of being helpless
feeling of inadequacy or impotence

helter-skelter /ˌhɛltəˈskɛltə/ /ˌhɛltɚˈskɛltɚ/ adv
holterdiepolter
in confused, disorderly haste

hem /hɛm/ /hɪm/ n
Saum
border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together

hem /hɛm/ /hɪm/ v
säumen
to put hem on an article of clothing
to make a hem
einengen
to surround something or someone in a confining way

hematemesis n
Bluterbrechen
vomiting with blood

hematite n
Hämatit
mineral

hematoma /ˌhiməˈtoʊmə/ n
Hämatom
swelling of blood from broken vessel

hematopoiesis /ˌhimətoʊ.pojˈisɪs/ n
Hämatopoese Hämopoese
process by which blood cells are produced

hembra n
Lamastute
female llama

heme /hiːm/ n
Häm
component of hemoglobin

hemerological adj
hemerologisch
relating to hemerology

hemerology /hɛməˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /hɛməˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ n
Hemerologie
study of calendars

hemicellulose n
Hemicellulose
mixture of polysaccharides

hemicycle n
Halbkreis
semicircle

hemiparesis n
Hemiparesia

hemiplegia n
halbseitige Lähmung
total or partial inability to move one side of the body

hemisphere /ˈhɛmɪsfɪə/ /ˈhɛmɪsfɪəɹ/ n
Halbkugel Hemisphäre
any half-sphere
Halbkugel Hemisphäre Erdhalbkugel
half of the Earth

hemispherectomy n
Hemisphärektomie
surgical removal of a brain hemisphere

hemistich n
Halbvers
approximate half-line of verse

hemlock /ˈhɛmˌlɒk/ n
Fleckenschierling Gefleckter Schierling Schierling
poisonous plant of genus Conium
Hemlocktanne Schierlingstanne
tree

hemochromatosis /ˌhiːmə(ʊ)ˌkɹəʊməˈtəʊsɪs/ n
Hämochromatose
disorder

hemocyanin n
Hämocyanin
pigment

hemodialysis n
Hämodialyse Blutreinigung Blutwäsche Dialyse
extracorporeal dialysis

hemodynamics /ˌhimoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/ n
Hämodynamik
circulation of blood

hemoglobin n
Hämoglobin Blutfarbstoff
the iron-containing substance in red blood cells that transports oxygen

hemolymph n
Hämolymphe
a circulating fluid in the bodies of some invertebrates

hemolysis n
Hämolyse
destruction of red blood cell

hemolytic adj
hämolytisch
producing hemolysis

hemorrhage /ˈhɛməɹɪdʒ/ n
Blutung
release of blood; bleeding

hemorrhoid /ˈhɛməɹɔɪd/ n
Hämorrhoide
perianal varicosity

hemostasis /ˌhiːməˈsteɪsɪs/ n
Hämostase Blutstillung
keeping blood inside a damaged vessel

hemostat n
Gefäßklemme
clamp to close blood vessels

hemp /hɛmp/ n
Hanf
Cannabis sativa

hemp milk n
Hanfmilch
milky liquid from hemp

hemp-nettle n
Hohlzahn
any weed of the genus Galeopsis in the Lamiaceae family

hempen /ˈhɛmpən/ adj
hanfen
made of hemp

hempseed n
Hanfsamen
seed of the hemp plant

hen /hɛn/ n
Weibchen Henne
female bird
Huhn Henne Legehenne
female chicken

hen harrier n
Kornweihe
bird

hen pigeon n
Taubenweibchen Täubin Taube weibliche Taube
female pigeon

henbane /ˈhɛnbeɪn/ n
Bilsenkraut
Hyoscyamus niger

hence /ˈhɛns/ adv
demnach
daher deshalb deswegen
as a result, therefore
von hier fort von dannen
from here

henceforth /hɛnsˈfɔɹθ/ adv
künftig fortan fürderhin hinfort
from now on

henchman /ˈhɛntʃ.mən/ n
Handlanger Scherge Handlangerin
a loyal and trusted follower or subordinate
Anhänger Anhängerin Gefolgsmann
a person who supports a political figure chiefly out of selfish interests
Spießgeselle Scherge
an assistant member of a criminal gang

hendecagonal adj
elfeckig

hendecasyllabic /henˌdek.ə.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ /hɛnˌdɛk.ə.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
elfsilbig
having eleven syllables

hendiadys /hɛnˈdaɪ.ədɪs/ n
Hendiadyoin
figure of speech

henhouse n
Hühnerstall Hühnerhaus Hühnerschlag
house for chickens to live in

hennin n
Hennin
medieval headgear

henotheism /ˈhɛnoʊˌθiɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhɛnəʊˌθiːɪz(ə)m/ n
Henotheismus
belief or worship

henpecked /ˈhɛnpɛkt/ adj
Pantoffelheld unter dem Pantoffel
plagued or overwhelmed by one's wife

henry n
Henry
SI unit for electrical inductance

hentai n
Hentai
a work of anime that contains sexual art (esp. manga or anime)

heparin n
Heparin
a glycosaminoglycan

hepatectomy n
Hepatektomie
surgical removal of the liver

hepatitis /ˌhɛpəˈtaɪ̯tɪs/ n
Hepatitis Leberentzündung
liver inflammation

hepatotoxic adj
hepatotoxisch
toxic to the liver

hepta- /hɛptə-/ prefix
hepta-
seven

heptafluoroniobate n
Heptafluoroniobat
NbF₇2−

heptagon /ˈhɛp.tə.ɡɒn/ /ˈhɛp.tə.ɡən/ n
Siebeneck Heptagon
polygon with seven sides and seven angles

heptagonal /hɛpˈtæɡ ə nl/ adj
siebeneckig
Having seven angles and sides

heptahedron n
Heptaeder
polyhedron with seven faces

heptalingual adj
siebensprachig
speaking seven languages
written in seven languages

heptane n
Heptan
saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₇H16

heptanoic acid n
Önanthsäure
CH₃(CH₂)₅COOH

heptarchy n
Heptarchie
A group of seven states.

heptasyllabic adj
siebensilbig
having seven syllables

heptathlete /ˈhɛp.tæθ.lit/ n
Siebenkämpfer Siebenkämpferin
athlete who competes in the heptathlon

heptathlon n
Siebenkampf
athletic contest

her /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ˈhɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɝ/ determiner
ihr ihre
belonging to

her /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ˈhɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɝ/ pronoun
ihr sie ihm es
she

herald /ˈhɛɹəld/ n
Verkündiger
a harbinger giving signs of things to come
Herold Bote
a messenger, especially one bringing important news
Wappenausleger Wappenherold
an official whose speciality is heraldry
Motte
moth

herald /ˈhɛɹəld/ v
verkünden
announce

heraldic adj
heraldisch
relating to the profession of devising and blazoning arms

heraldist n
Heraldiker Wappenkünstler
expert or practitioner

heraldry /ˈhɛɹ.əl.dɹi/ n
Heraldik Wappenwesen Heroldskunst
the profession of devising and blazoning arms

herb /(h)ɝb/ /hɜːb/ n
Heilkraut Kraut
plant used in medicine
Kraut
plant used to flavour food

herbaceous /hə(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.ʃəs/ /hɝˈbeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
krautig
botany: not woody

herbal /ˈhɜːbəl/ /ˈɝbəl/ adj
pflanzlich
made from or with herbs

herbal tea n
Kräutertee
beverage made by infusion of herbs

herbalism n
Kräuterkunde
practice or study of medicinal herbs

herbarium n
Herbarium
collection of dried plants
building or institution where a collection of plants is held

herbicide n
Herbizid chemische Keule chemischer Unkrautvernichter chemisches Unkrautvernichtungsmittel chemisches Wildkrautbekämpfungsmittel
substance used to kill plants

herbivore /ˈhɜːbɪvɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɜːɹbɪvɔːɹ/ n
Pflanzenfresser
plant-eating organism

herbivorous /hɜːɹˈbɪvəɹəs/ adj
pflanzenfressend
feeding only on plants

herd /hɜːd/ /hɝd/ n
Herde
a number of domestic animals assembled together under the watch or ownership of a keeper
Hirt Hirte
herdsman

herd /hɜːd/ /hɝd/ v
hüten
to unite or associate in a herd

herd cats v
(einen Sack voll) Flöhe hüten
to attempt to control the uncontrollable

herd immunity n
Herdenimmunität
protection of a community by immunisation of individuals

herder /ˈhɜːdə/ /ˈhɝːdɚ/ n
Hirt Hirte Hirtin
herder

herding dog n
Hütehund Hirtenhund
herding dog

herdsman n
Hirt Schäfer
a person who tends livestock, especially cows and sheep

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɹ/ adv
hier
in, on, or at this place
hierher her hierhin
to this place

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɹ/ n
Hier hier
this place

here and now adv
hier und jetzt
at this time and in this place

here and there adv
hier und da
in one place and another

here below adv
im Diesseits in diesem Leben in dieser Welt

here you are phraseologicalUnit
bitte bitte schön
said when handing something over

hereabouts adv
hier herum hierherum hierorts in dieser Gegend
near here

hereby /hɪəˈbʌɪ/ /hɪɹˈbaɪ/ adv
hiermit hierbei hierdurch
formal phrase

hereditary /həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi/ /həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/ adj
erblich
of a disease or trait: passed in the genes
which is passed on as inheritance
Erb-
of a person: holding a hereditary title or rank
of a title, honor or right: granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death

hereinafter /ˈhɪəɹɪnˈɑːftə/ /ˈhɪɹɪnˈæftɚ/ adv
nachfolgend im Folgenden nachstehend
In the parts of this document, statement, or book that follow; after this

heresiarch /həˈɹiziɑɹk/ /hɛˈɹiːzɪɑːk/ n
Häresiarch Erzketzer
founder of a heresy

heresy /ˈhɛɹəsi/ n
Ketzerei Häresie
dissension from religious dogma
a controversial opinion

heretic /ˈhɛɹɨtɪk/ n
Häretiker Ketzer Häretikerin Ketzerin
someone who believes contrary to fundamentals

heretical /həˈɹɛtɪkəl/ adj
häretisch ketzerisch
contrary to mainstream or accepted opinion
häretisch
of or pertaining to heresy or heretics

hereto /ˌhɪɹˈtuː/ adv
hierzu

heretofore /ˈhɪɹtəfɔɹ/ /ˌhɪətəˈfɔː/ adv
bislang
up to the present time

hereunder adv
hierunter
translation

herewith adv
hiermit
with this (especially, with this letter or communication)

heritage n
Erbe Geburtsrecht
birthright
Erbe Erbschaft
property
Erbe
tradition

heritage interpretation n
Natur- und Kulturinterpretation
discipline of explanation

hermaphrodite /hɝˈmæfɹədaɪt/ adj
hermaphroditisch zwittrig
having both male and female gonads

hermaphrodite /hɝˈmæfɹədaɪt/ n
Zwitter Hermaphrodit Hermaphroditin Zweigeschlecht
individual or organism having both male and female gonads

hermaphroditic adj
hermaphroditisch
biology: possessing the reproductive organs of both sexes
of or pertaining to hermaphrodism

hermaphroditically adv
bisexuell doppelgeschlechtig hermaphroditisch zweigeschlechtig zwitterhaft zwitterig
in a hermaphroditic manner

hermaphroditism n
Hermaphrodismus Hermaphroditismus Zweigeschlechtlichkeit Zwittertum Zwittrigkeit
state of having both male and female sexual organs

hermeneutical /hɝməˈn(j)uːtɨkəl/ adj
hermeneutisch
concerning hermeneutics

hermeneutics /hɜːɹməˈnjuːtɪks/ n
Hermeneutik
art and science of text interpretation

hermetic /hə(ɹ)ˈmɛtɪk/ adj
hermetisch
hermetically sealed
isolated
pertaining to Hermes Trismegistus
pertaining to alchemy

hermetically adv
hermetisch
hermetically

hermetically sealed adj
hermetisch abgeriegelt
airtight

hermeticism /həːˈmɛtɪsɪzm̩/ n
Hermetik

hermit /ˈhɝmɪt/ n
Anachoret Klausner
Einsiedler Eremit
religious recluse; eremite

hermit crab n
Einsiedlerkrebs
crustacean

hermitage n
Klause
dwelling place of hermit
Einsiedelei
place of seclusion

hermitism n
Einsiedlertum
living alone and in isolation

hermitlike adj
eremitisch

hernia n
Hernie Bruch Leistenbruch
part of the body protruding abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part

hero /ˈhɛəɹoʊ/ /ˈhɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈhɪɹoʊ/ n
Held Hauptfigur
main protagonist
Held Heldin Kriegsheld Kriegsheldin
person of great bravery

heroic /hɪˈɹoʊ.ɪk/ /hɪˈɹəʊ.ɪk/ adj
heroisch heldenhaft
of or relating to heroism

heroin /ˈhɛɹoʊ.ɪn/ n
Heroin
powerful and addictive drug

heroine /ˈhɛɹoʊɪn/ n
Heldin Heroine
female hero

heroization n
Heroisierung
the act, or the result, of heroizing someone

heroize v
heroisieren
to make someone into a hero
to treat someone as if they were a hero

heron /ˈhɛɹən/ n
Reiher
bird

herpes /ˈhɝ.piz/ n
Herpes
viral disease

herpetologist n
Herpetologe Herpetologin
one who studies reptiles, a reptile specialist

herpetology /ˌhɜː.pɪ.ˈtɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
Herpetologie
the branch of biology dealing with reptiles

herring /ˈhɛɹɪŋ/ n
Hering
fish in Clupea

herring gull n
Silbermöwe
large seagull

herringlike adj
heringsähnlich

hers /əz/ /ɚz/ /ˈhɜːz/ /ˈhɝz/ pronoun
ihr
that which belongs to her

herself /hɜːˈsɛlf/ /hɝˈsɛlf/ pronoun
sie selbst
(as intensifier) she
sich
(reflexive object) her

hertz /hɜːts/ /hɝts/ n
Hertz
the derived unit of frequency

hesitant /ˈhɛzɪtənt/ adj
zögerlich
tending to hesitate

hesitate /ˈhɛzɪteɪt/ v
zögern stammeln
to stammer; to falter in speaking
zögern
to stop or pause respecting decision or action

hesitation /hɛzɪˈteɪʃən/ n
Zögern
act of hesitating
faltering in speech

hetaera /hɪˈtaɪɹə/ /hɪˈtɪəɹə/ n
Hetäre
hired female companion

hetero- prefix
hetero-
other

heteroatom n
Heteroatom
non-carbon atom in a carbon structure

heterochromia n
Iris-Heterochromie
heterochromia

heterochromia iridium n
Iris-Heterochromie
condition of having two irises of different colors

heteroclite /ˈhɛtəɹəʊklaɪt/ n
Heteroklit
A person who is unconventional

heteroclitic adj
heteroklitisch

heterocyclic adj
heterozyklisch
of cyclic compounds: containing one or more atoms other than carbon

heterodox /ˈhɛtɛɹədɒks/ adj
heterodox
of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings that are different from the norm

heterodoxy /ˈhɛtɛɹədɒksi/ n
Andersgläubigkeit Irrglaube
a heterodox belief, creed, or teaching

heteroelement n
Heteroelement

heterogeneity n
Heterogenität
composition of diverse parts

heterogeneous /hɛ.tə.ɹə.ˈdʒiː.niː.əs/ adj
heterogen
diverse in kind

heteronomous adj
heteronom

heteronomy n
Heteronomie

heteronormative adj
heteronormativ

heteronym /ˈhɛt.ə.ɹoʊ.nɪm/ /ˈhɛt.əɹ.ə(ʊ).nɪm/ n
Heteronym
word having the same spelling but different pronunciation

heteropatriarchy n
Heteropatriarchat
dominance of heterosexual males in society

heterophobia n
Heterophobie
fear or resentment of heterosexuals or heterosexuality

heteropoly acid n
Heteropolysäure
family of mixed oxyacids of metals

heteroscedasticity /ˌhɛtɹoʊˈskɪdæsˈtɪsɪti/ n
Heteroskedastizität

heterosexism n
Heterosexismus
Discrimination in favor of heterosexuals

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
heterosexuell
sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ n
Hetero Heterosexuelle Heterosexueller
a heterosexual organism

heterosexuality n
Heterosexualität
heterosexual orientation

heterozygosity n
Heterozygosität Heterozygotie Mischerbigkeit
the condition of being heterozygous

heterozygote n
Heterozygot
a diploid individual that has different alleles at one or more genetic loci

heth n
Chet Cheth
Semitic letter

hetty adj
hetero
heterosexual

hetty n
Hete Hetero
heterosexual

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ adj
heuristisch
relating to general strategies or methods for solving problems

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ n
Heuristik
heuristic method, heuristics

hew /hjuː/ v
hauen bearbeiten einhauen
to chop away at; to whittle down; to mow down

hewer n
Hauer
one who hews

hex /hɛks/ n
Hexe
a witch
Fluch Verhexung
an evil spell or curse
Hexspruch Spruch
rare: a spell

hex head screw n
Sechskantschraube
screw with a hexagonal head

hex head wrench n
Inbusschlüssel Innensechskantschlüssel
screwdriver

hexadecimal /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ adj
hexadezimal
expressed in hexadecimal

hexadecimal /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ n
Hexadezimalsystem Sedezimalsystem
number system with base sixteen

hexagon /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡɑn/ /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡən/ n
Sechseck Hexagon
A polygon with six sides and six angles

hexagonal /hɛkˈsæɡənəl/ adj
hexagonal sechseckig
geometry: having six edges, or having a cross-section in the form of a hexagon

hexagram /ˈhɛksəɡɹæm/ n
Hexagramm
star shape

hexahedron /hɛksəˈhiːdɹən/ n
Hexaeder
polyhedron with six faces

hexamethylenediamine n
Hexamethylendiamin
hexamethylenediamine

hexane /ˈhɛkseɪn/ n
Hexan
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₆H14

hexapod /ˈhɛk.sə.pɑd/ /ˈhɛk.sə.pɒd/ n
Sechsfüßler
arthropod with six feet
organism or being with six legs

hexasyllabic adj
sechssilbig
having six syllables

hexene n
Hexen
the alkene C₆H12

hey /heɪ/ interjection
Hallo
exclamation to get attention
ey
protest or reprimand

heyday /ˈheɪdeɪ/ n
Blütezeit
a period of success, popularity or power

hi /haɪ/ interjection
hallo 'n Tag
friendly, informal greeting

hiatus /haɪˈeɪtəs/ n
Hiat Hiatus Lücke
Hiatus Hiat
anatomy: opening in an organ
gap in geological strata
syllable break between two vowels
Lücke
gap in a series
Pause Unterbrechung
interruption, break or pause
Unterbrechung Auszeit Ferien Urlaub
vacation

hibakusha /ˈhɪbəˌkuːʃə/ /ˌhibəˈkuʃə/ n
Hibakusha
survivor of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

hibernate /ˈhaɪbəˌneɪt/ v
überwintern Winterschlaf halten
winter sleep

hibernation /ˌhaɪ.bəɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
Winterschlaf
state of inactivity during winter

hibiscus /hɪˈbɪskəs/ n
Hibiskus
flower

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ n
Schluckauf
spasm of the diaphragm

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ v
hicksen
to hiccup

hiccups /ˈhɪkəps/ n
Schluckauf
the condition of having hiccup spasms

hick /hɪk/ n
Hinterwäldler Landei
country yokel or hillbilly

hickey /ˈhɪk.i/ n
Knutschfleck
bruise-like mark

hickory /ˈhɪkəɹiː/ n
Hickorynussbaum
tree of genus Carya or Annamocarya

hickory nut n
Hickorynuss
nut of the hickory tree

hidden /ˈhɪd(ə)n/ adj
verborgen versteckt
that has been hidden
versteckt
that has been moved out of sight; invisible or unapparent

hidden agenda n
Hintergedanke
wish (and plan) to implement a particular idea without telling anybody

hide /haɪd/ n
Hochsitz
covered structure for observing animals
Haut Fell Leder
skin of an animal

hide /haɪd/ v
verstecken verbergen sich unsichtbar machen
(intransitive)
verstecken verbergen verdecken unsichtbar machen verheimlichen
(transitive)

hide and seek n
Versteckspiel
game

hide one's light under a bushel v
sein Licht unter den Scheffel stellen
conceal one's talents or positive qualities

hideous /ˈhɪd.iː.ʌs/ adj
abscheulich
distressing or offensive to the ear
hateful; shocking
scheußlich
extremely ugly

hideousness n
Abscheulichkeit
being hideous

hideout /ˈhaɪdˌaʊt/ n
Versteck
A place to hide

hiding place /ˈhaɪdɪŋpleɪs/ n
Versteck
a place where something or someone may be hidden

hie /haɪ/ v
eilen
to go in haste

hierarchical /ˌhaɪəˈɹɑːkɪkəl/ /ˌhaɪˈɹɑːɹkɪkəl/ adj
hierarchisch
Classified or arranged into successive ranks or grades
Pertaining to a hierarchy

hierarchically /ˈhaɪə(ɹ)ˌɑː(ɹ)k.ɪk.æli/ adv
hierarchisch
of or relating to a hierarchy

hierarchy /ˈhaɪ.ə.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/ n
Hierarchie
body of authoritative officials organised by rank
Hierarchie Rangordnung
class of objects

hieratic /ˌhʌɪəˈɹatɪk/ adj
hieratisch
of or pertaining to priests

hierocratic adj
hierokratisch

hierodule n
Hierodule
temple slave, often one performing religious prostitution

hieroglyph /ˈhaɪɹəˌɡlɪf/ n
Hieroglyphe
element of ideographic writing system

hieroglyphic /ˌhaɪɹəˈɡlɪfɪk/ adj
hieroglyphisch
difficult to decipher
of, relating to, or written with this system of symbols

hieromonk n
Hieromonachos Priestermönch
monk of the Eastern Church who is also a priest

hierophant /ˈhaɪəɹəˌfænt/ n
Hierophant
ancient Greek priest

hierophany /hɪ.əˈɹɒ.fə.ni/ n
Hierophanie
physical manifestation of the sacred

higgler /ˈhɪɡlə/ n
Milch-, Geflügel- und Wildhändler Milch-, Geflügel- und Wildhändlerin
person who trades in dairy, poultry, and small game animals

high /haɪ/ adj
hoch hell
acoustics: of greater frequency
hoch
elevated; tall
of great or large quantity
angegangen
of meat: slightly tainted
high auf Droge berauscht dicht drauf knatter
slang: stoned

high altar n
Hochaltar
main altar in a church

high frequency n
Hochfrequenz
frequency area from 3 MHz through 30 MHz

high heels n
Absatzschuhe hochhackige Schuhe
pair of shoes

high intensity training n
High Intensity Training

high island n
Vulkaninsel

high jump n
Hochsprung
athletics event

high jumper n
Hochspringer Hochspringerin
athlete

high point n
Höhepunkt

high priest n
Hohepriester
clergyman
Hoherpriester
male person who was responsible for making the annual sacrifice on the Day of Atonement

high priestess n
Hohepriesterin
high priestess

high roller /ˈhaɪ ˈɹoʊlɚ/ /ˈhaɪ ˈɹəʊlə/ n
High Roller
gambler who wagers large amounts of money

high school /ˈhaɪ.skul/ n
Mittelschule Oberschule
secondary school

high seas n
Hochsee
regions of ocean far from shore

high society n
High Society
the socially interacting wealthy fashionable elite of a society

high street n
Hauptstraße
the main street of any town

high technology n
Hochtechnologie Hightech Hochtechnik Spitzentechnologie
specialized technological application

high tension adj
Hochspannung
having a relatively high voltage

high tide n
Flut Hochwasser
the natural tide at its highest level

high time n
höchste Zeit
Heidenspaß großes Vergnügen herrliche Zeit
very enjoyable or exciting experience or period of time

high treason n
Hochverrat
Criminal disloyalty to one's country

high-beam n
Fernlicht Aufblendlicht
automobile's headlights adjusted to brighten a longer distance

high-class adj
gehoben
recognized for quality

high-handed adj
eigenmächtig selbstherrlich
using power or authority without proper consideration for the feelings or rights of others

high-hat adj
hochnäsig
disdainful

high-level language n
hōhere Programmiersprache
user-friendly programming language

high-pitched /ˈhaɪˌpɪt͡ʃt/ /ˌhaɪˈpɪt͡ʃt/ adj
hoch
having a high pitch

high-quality adj
hochqualitativ
of very good quality

high-ranking adj
hochrangig ranghoch
at an important, elevated, or exalted level in a hierarchy or organization; high-level

high-resolution adj
hochauflösend
having a high resolution

high-rise n
Hochhaus
A tall building

high-score table n
High-Score-Tabelle
a list of high scores presented in tabular format

high-speed adj
hochtourig schnelllaufend superschnell
operates at greater than normal speed

high-speed rail n
Hochgeschwindigkeitsverkehr
type of rail transport

high-spirited adj
übermütig
possessing a bold nature

high-voltage transmission line /ˈhaɪvoʊltɪdʒ tɹænsˈmɪʃən laɪn/ n
Hochspannungsleitung
power transmission line

high-water mark n
Hochwassermarke
mark showing the highest level reached by a body of water

high-wire n
Hochseil
wire strung high above the ground

highbrow adj
anspruchsvoll bildungsbürgerlich geistreich geistvoll hochgeistig hochgestochen
highly cultured

highbrow n
Intellektuelle Intellektueller
Intellectual

highchair n
Hochstuhl
elevated chair used for feeding babies

higher education n
Hochschulbildung
education at university level or beyond

highfalutin /ˌhaɪ.fəˈlu.tɨn/ adj
anmaßend arrogant hochfahrend hochgestochen hochtrabend
(informal) self-important, pompous; arrogant or egotistical

highland /ˈhaɪlənd/ n
Hochland
mountainous land

highlight /ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/ n
Höhepunkt Highlight
especially significant or interesting detail or event

highlight /ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/ v
hervorheben beleuchten
to make prominent
markieren
to mark with a fluorescent marker

highlighter n
Marker Markierstift Textmarker
pen for highlighting

highly composite number n
hochzusammengesetzte Zahl
positive integer with more divisors than any smaller positive integer

hight /haɪt/ v
heißen nennen
be called

highway /ˈhaɪweɪ/ n
Chaussee Hauptstraße
main public road

highwayman /ˈhaɪˌweɪmən/ n
Straßenräuber Wegelagerer
a person who robbed travelers on roads

hijab /hɪˈdʒɑːb/ n
Hidschab Hijab
headscarf

hijack /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/ n
Entführung Überfall
instance of hijacking of a vehicle

hijack /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/ v
entführen hijacken überfallen
to seize control of a vehicle

hijacker /ˈhaɪˌdʒækəɹ/ n
Entführer Entführerin
someone who hijacks

hijra n
Hijra
third gender

hike /haɪk/ n
Wanderung
a long walk
Snap
the snap of the ball to start a play

hike /haɪk/ v
wandern
to take a long walk for pleasure or exercise

hiker /ˈhaɪkɚ/ n
Wanderer Wanderfreund Wanderfreundin Wanderin Wandrerin
One who hikes, especially frequently

hiking /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/ n
Bergwandern Wandern
walking

hilarious /hɪˈleɹiəs/ /hɪˈlæɹiəs/ /hɪˈlɛəɹiəs/ adj
irrsinnig witzig urkomisch vergnügt zum Totlachen
very funny; causing great merriment and laughter

hilarity /hɪˈlæɹɪ.ti/ n
Ausgelassenheit Fröhlichkeit Heiterkeit
happiness
Komik Witz
something inducing laughter

hill /hɪl/ n
Hügel Anhöhe
elevated location
Hang Steigung
sloping road
Anstieg Steigung
steepness

hill /hɪl/ v
häufeln
To form into a heap or mound
To heap or draw earth around plants

hillbilly /hɪlˈbɪ.li/ /ˈhɪlbɪli/ n
Hinterwäldler
someone who is from the hills

hillside n
Bergabhang
side of a hill

hilly /ˈhɪli/ adj
hügelig
abounding in hills

hilt /hɪlt/ n
Griff
grip of a sword

hilum /ˈhaɪ.ləm/ n
Hilum Nabel
(botany) eye of a seed

him /əm/ /ˈhɪm/ pronoun
ihn
accusative / direct object
ihm
dative / indirect object

himation n
Himation
ancient Greek clothing item: cloak

himself /hɪmˈsɛlf/ pronoun
er selbst
(emphatic, exclusive) he
sich
(reflexive) male person as the previously mentioned object

hin n
Hin
Hebrew unit of measure

hind /haɪnd/ n
Hirschkuh Hinde weiblicher Hirsch
female deer

hind leg /haɪnd.lɛɡ/ n
Hinterbein Hinterlauf
either of two legs towards the rear

hindbrain n
Rautenhirn
hindbrain

hinder /ˈhɪndə/ /ˈhɪndɚ/ adj
Hinter- hinter
of or belonging to that part in the rear

hinder /ˈhɪndə/ /ˈhɪndɚ/ n
Hintern
slang: buttocks

hinder /ˈhaɪn.də/ /ˈhaɪn.dɚ/ /ˈhɪndə/ /ˈhɪndɚ/ v
behindern hindern erschweren
to delay or impede movement
erschweren
to make a task difficult

hindrance n
Behinderung Hindernis
something which hinders

hindsight /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/ n
Rückblick
after-the-fact realisation or understanding
im Nachhinein
the phrase "in hindsight"

hindsight is 20/20 proverb
Hinterher ist man immer klüger.
in hindsight things are obvious that were not obvious from the outset

hinduphobic adj
hinduphob
characteristic of homophobia

hinge /ˈhɪndʒ/ n
Scharnier Angel Türband
device for the pivoting of a door

hinge /ˈhɪndʒ/ v
abhängen
to depend on something

hinge joint n
Scharniergelenk
type of joint

hinny /ˈhɪ.ni/ n
Maulesel
hybrid offspring of a male horse and a female donkey

hint /hɪnt/ n
Hinweis Anleitung Fingerzeig Tipp Wink
clue
Gelegenheit
opportunity, occasion, fit time
Wink Andeutung Anspielung Tipp
tacit suggestion
Hauch Prise Spur
tiny amount

hint /hɪnt/ v
andeuten anspielen
express suggestively

hinterland /ˈhɪntə(ɹ)ˌlænd/ n
Hinterland Binnenland Inland
land immediately next to a coast
Provinz plattes Land
remote or undeveloped area
Hinterland Umland
rural territory surrounding urban area

hip /hɪp/ n
Hüfte
joint
Hagebutte
the fruit of a rose

hip bone n
Hüftknochen
bone

hip flask n
Flachmann
pocket-size container for alcoholic beverages

hip hip hooray interjection
hipp, hipp, hurra
an exclamation of congratulations

hip roof n
Walmdach
roof shape

hip-hop n
Hip Hop Hip-Hop Hiphop
urban youth culture

hippiater n
Pferdearzt Pferdeärztin Rossarzt Rossärztin
veterinarian specialized in horses

hippie /ˈhɪpi/ n
Hippie
1960s nonconformist

hippocampus n
Hippocampus Ammonshorn Hippokampus
brain region
Hippokamp
mythological creature

hippodrome /ˈhɪpəˌdɹəʊm/ n
Hippodrom Pferderennbahn
horse racing course

hippology n
Pferdekunde
study of horses

hippopotamus /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/ n
Flusspferd Nilpferd Flusspferdmännchen Flusspferdweibchen Nilpferdmännchen Nilpferdweibchen
large African mammal

hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia /ˌhɪ.pəˌpɒ.tə(ʊ)ˈmɒn.stɹə(ʊ)ˌsɛs.kwɪ.pɪˌdɑːl.ɪ.ə(ʊ)ˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ n
Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobie Sesquipedalophobie
the fear of long words

hiragana /ˌhɪ.ɹəˈɡæ.nə/ n
Hiragana
Japanese syllabary

hire /haɪə/ /haɪɹ/ v
anstellen einstellen anwerben
to employ
mieten heuern
to obtain the services of in return for fixed payment

hirsutism n
Hirsutismus
excessive and increased hair growth

his /əz/ /ɪ̈z/ /ˈhɘz/ /ˈhɪz/ determiner
sein seine
attributive: belonging to him

his /əz/ /ɪ̈z/ /ˈhɘz/ /ˈhɪz/ pronoun
seine
that which belongs to him

hiss /hɪs/ n
Zischen
sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc.

hiss /hɪs/ v
zischen fauchen
to make a hissing sound

histamine /ˈhɪstəmiːn/ n
Histamin
an amine

histidine n
Histidin
essential amino acid; C₆H₉N₃O₂

histogram /ˈhɪstəˌɡɹæm/ n
Histogramm
graphical display

histological adj
histologisch
pertaining to histology

histologically adv
histologisch
histologically

histologist /hɪˈstɑlədʒɪst/ n
Histologe Histologin
one who studies histology

histology n
Gewebelehre Histologie
study of microscopic structure

histone /ˈhɪstoʊn/ /ˈhɪstəʊn/ n
Histon
water-soluble protein

histopathology n
Histopathologie
study of tissue

historian /hɪˈstɔəɹɪən/ /hɪˈstɔɹi.ən/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪən/ n
Historiker Historikerin
person who studies history
Historiker Historikerin Geschichtsschreiber
writer of history

historic /(h)ɪˈstɒɹɪk/ /(h)ɪˈstɔːɹɪk/ adj
historisch geschichtsträchtig
having significance in history

historical /hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/ adj
historisch geschichtlich
pertaining to history

historical linguistics n
Historiolinguistik Historische Linguistik Historische Sprachwissenschaft
the scientific study of language change

historico-cultural adj
kulturgeschichtlich

historiography /hɪˌstɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/ n
Histographie

historism n
Historismus
19th century school of thought

history /ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/ n
Geschichte Historie
aggregate of past events
Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichte
branch of knowledge that studies the past
Verlauf Geschichte
computing: record of previous user events
Anamnese Geschichte
medicine: list of past and continuing medical conditions
Geschichte Erzählung
record or narrative description of past events

history repeats itself proverb
die Geschichte wiederholt sich
Translations

histrionic /hɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/ /hɪstɹiːˈɒnɪk/ adj
theatralisch pathetisch
excessively dramatic or emotional
Schauspiel schauspielerisch
of or relating to actors or acting

hit /hɪt/ adj
Anschlag
attack on a location
Schlag Hieb Stoß Treffer
blow, punch
Treffer
collision of a projectile with the target
Hit Treffer
computing, Internet: positive result of a search
Hit
dose of an illegal or addictive drug
Hit Schlager Erfolg
success, especially in the entertainment industry

hit /hɪt/ v
abschlagen
to begin
knallen schlagen
to come into contact with forcefully and suddenly
schlagen treffen stoßen
to give a blow
morden
to kill a person on the instructions of a third party
treffen
to manage to touch in the right place
to briefly visit

hit and run n
Fahrerflucht
the crime of causing an accident and leaving

hit on v
anmachen anbaggern
to approach somebody seeking love, sex, etc.

hit point n
Lebenspunkt Trefferpunkt
A unit of damage
Auftreffpunkt
raytracing

hit the gas v
Gas geben
go faster

hit the jackpot v
das Große Los ziehen
to receive a favorable outcome, by luck

hit the nail on the head v
den Nagel auf den Kopf treffen ins Schwarze treffen
identify something exactly

hit the road v
sich auf den Weg machen
to leave a place; to go away

hitch /hɪtʃ/ n
Haken
a hidden or unfavorable condition or element; a catch
Anhängerkupplung
connection point for trailer
Festmacher
knot

hitchhike /ˈhɪtʃhaɪk/ v
trampen per Anhalter fahren
to try to get a ride in a passing vehicle while standing at the side of a road

hitchhiker n
Anhalter Tramper
a person who hitchhikes

hither /ˈhɪðə/ /ˈhɪðɚ/ adv
hierher hierhin
to here

hither and thither adv
hin und her
In a disorderly manner

hitherto /ˈhɪðəˌtuː/ /ˈhɪðɚˌtu/ adv
bis dahin bis dato bis jetzt bisher bislang zuvor
up to this time

hitman n
Auftragsmörder Killer Auftragsmörderin Killerin
contract killer

hive off v
ausgründen
separate from a larger group

hmm /hm̩/ interjection
hm tja
indicating thinking or pondering

ho /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ n
Hure
whore

ho-hum adj
langweilig
boring; not interesting or novel

hoard /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ n
Hort Vorrat
hidden supply

hoard /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ v
horten
to amass

hoarder /ˈhɔɹdɚ/ /ˈhɔːdə/ n
Messie
one who hoards

hoarding /ˈhɔːdɪŋ/ n
Messie-Syndrom
anxiety disorder
Hamstern Horten
behavior of people or animals accumulating food or other items

hoarfrost n
Raureif
frozen dew drops

hoarse /ho(ː)ɹs/ /hoəs/ /hɔɹs/ /hɔːs/ adj
heiser
afflicted by a dry, quite harsh voice

hoarseness n
Heiserkeit
having dry harsh voice

hoary /hɔɹ.i/ /hɔː.ɹi/ adj
altersgrau asbach uralt
white or gray with age

hoatzin /wɑːtˈsiːn/ n
Hoatzin
bird, Opisthocomus hoazin

hoax /hoʊks/ /həʊks/ n
Schabernack Streich Trick
anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick

hoax /hoʊks/ /həʊks/ v
anführen einen Bären aufbinden foppen hereinlegen
to deceive with a hoax

hob /hɑb/ /hɒb/ n
Herd Kochfeld
cooking surface

hobbit /ˈhɑbɪt/ n
Hobbit
fictional small humanoid creature

hobble n
Fußfessel Spannstrick
Short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses

hobby /ˈhɑ.bi/ /ˈhɒ.bi/ n
Hobby Steckenpferd
activity done for enjoyment in spare time
Baumfalke
Falco subbuteo

hobby horse n
Steckenpferd
child's toy
topic about which someone loves to talk

hobbyist /ˈhɑbiɪst/ /ˈhɒbɪɪst/ n
Bastler Bastlerin Hobby-Mensch Hobbyist Hobbyistin Hobbymensch
person interested in an activity or subject as a hobby

hobnail n
Schuhnagel Schuhzwecke Stiefelnagel
short nail with a thick head

hobnob /ˈhɑbˌnɑb/ /ˈhɒbnɒb/ n
ein Schwätzchen halten einen Schwatz halten zwanglos unterhalten
informal chat

hockey /ˈhɒki/ n
Hockey Eishockey
the sport

hockey puck n
Eishockeyscheibe Puck Scheibe
puck used in hockey

hockey stick n
Hockeyschläger
instrument used in field hockey
instrument used in ice hockey

hocus-pocus /ˈhoʊkəs ˈpoʊkəs/ interjection
Hokuspokus
a phrase used as a magical incantation

hocus-pocus /ˈhoʊkəs ˈpoʊkəs/ n
Hokuspokus
act of trickery or nonsense

hodgepodge /ˈhɑdʒˌpɑdʒ/ /ˈhɒdʒˌpɒdʒ/ n
Mischmasch Sammelsurium Wust
collection of miscellaneous things; a jumble

hodja n
Hodscha
a Muslim schoolmaster

hodman n
Bauhandlanger Bauhilfsarbeiter Handlanger Ziegelträger
a bricklayer's or mason's laborer who carries bricks, mortar, cement and the like in a hod

hoe /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ n
Hacke
agricultural tool

hoe /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ v
hacken
to use the gardening tool

hog /hɑɡ/ /hɒɡ/ n
Hausschwein Schwein
animal of the family Suidae
Sau Vielfraß
greedy person

hog /hɑɡ/ /hɒɡ/ v
in Beschlag nehmen raffen sich selbstsüchtig aneignen
to greedily take more than one's share, to take precedence at the expense of another or others

hog-tie v
fesseln knebeln
figurative use

hogan /ˈhoʊ.ɡən/ n
Hogan
house

hogherd n
Schweinehirt Schweinehirte Schweinehirtin Schweinehüter Schweinehüterin
person who looks after hogs

hogshead /ˈhɑɡzˌhɛd/ /ˈhɒɡzˌhɛd/ n
Oxhoft
large barrel or cask
measure of capacity for liquids

hogwash /ˈhɒɡwɒʃ/ n
Quatsch Unsinn
nonsense

hogweed n
Bärenklau
umbelliferous plant

hoi polloi /ˌhɔɪ pəˈlɔɪ/ n
Pöbel
the common people

hoist /hɔɪst/ n
Hebezeug
hoisting device

hoist /hɔɪst/ v
hissen hochziehen hieven
transitive: to raise; to lift; to elevate

hoist by one's own petard adj
Wer anderen eine Grube graebt, faellt selbst hinein mit den eigenen Waffen schlagen
be hurt by one's own plot

hoity-toity /ˌhɔɪ.tiˈtɔɪ.ti/ adj
etepetete
pompous

hokey adj
schmalzig
corny, overly sentimental

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ n
Laderaum Frachtraum Schiffsraum
cargo area

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ v
gelten
to be or remain valid
halten źaržaś
to grasp
abhalten austragen
to organise an event or meeting

hold down v
halten sich halten in
to continue to hold
niederhalten unterdrucken
to restrain

hold hands v
Händchen halten sich an den Händen fassen
to clasp each other's hands

hold luggage n
Aufgabegepäck Frachtgepäck Hauptgepäck
luggage intended for carriage in the hold of an aircraft

hold on v
warten
wait a minute

hold one's breath v
den Atem anhalten
to hold one's breath

hold one's liquor v
viel Alkohol vertragen
to have a considerable tolerance to alcohol

hold one's tongue v
den Mund halten
refrain from talking about something

hold out v
aushalten
endure
hinhalten reichen
to hold
aufheben aufsparen
to save something for later
abwarten ausharren warten
to wait for something better
zurückhalten
withhold something

hold to account v
Rechenschaft verlangen zur Rechenschaft ziehen zur Verantwortung ziehen

hold-up n
bewaffneter Raubüberfall
a robbery at gunpoint

holdall /ˈhoʊldɔːl/ n
Reisetasche Sporttasche
large bag

holder /ˈhoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈhəʊldə/ n
Besitzer Eigentümer Halter
a person who possesses something
Halter Halterung Ständer
a thing that holds

holding company n
Holding-Gesellschaft
company whose main purpose is to own shares of other companies

hole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ n
Loch
hollow in some surface
opening in a solid
security vulnerability
weakness, flaw
orifice (see anus etc. for specific body cavities)
portion of a game of golf

hole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ v
lochen
to make holes

hole punch n
Locher
tool

hole saw n
Lochsäge
tool

holiday /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/ /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ n
gesetzlicher Feiertag Feiertag
day declared free from work by the government
Feiertag
day on which a festival etc. is traditionally observed
Ferien Urlaub
period during which pupils do not attend school
Urlaub Ferien
period of one or more days taken off work for leisure and often travel

holiday /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/ /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ v
Ferienreise reisen
to spend a period of time for travel

holiday camp n
Ferienlager
Enclosed resort providing accommodation and entertainment, generally aimed at families

holiday home n
Ferienwohnung
second home

holiday-maker n
Urlauber Urlauberin Feriengast Feriengästin
somebody on holiday

holiness /ˈhoʊlinəs/ /ˈhəʊlinəs/ n
Heiligkeit
state or condition of being holy

holism n
Holismus
theory or belief that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts

holistic /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/ /həʊˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
holistisch
related to holism
ganzheitlich
relating to an analysis of the whole instead of a separation into parts

holler /ˈhɑ.ləɹ/ /ˈhɒ.lə/ n
Brüllen lauter Ruf lauter Schrei
A yell, shout
Zuruf
By extension, any communication to get somebody's attention

hollow /hɑlɚ/ /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ adj
hohl
having an empty space inside

hollow /hɑlɚ/ /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ n
Mulde Senke kleines Tal
small valley
Höhle
sunken area

hollow leg /ˌhɑ.loʊ ˈlɛɡ/ /ˌhɒl.əʊ ˈlɛɡ/ n
Trinkfestigkeit trinkfest
ability or tendency to drink large quantities of alcohol

hollow out v
aushöhlen
make hollow

hollow victory n
wertloser Sieg
hollow victory

holly /ˈhɑli/ /ˈhɒli/ n
Stechpalme Hülse Hülsdorn Ilex Stechhülse
any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Ilex

hollyhock n
Stockrose Herbstrose Rosenmalve
plant

holm oak /ˈhoʊm oʊk/ /ˈhəʊm əʊk/ n
Steineiche
evergreen tree, Quercus ilex

holmium /ˈhoʊmiəm/ n
Holmium
chemical element

holocaust /ˈhɑləkɑst/ /ˈhɑləkɔst/ /ˈhɒləkɔːst/ n
Auslöschung Ausmerzung Ausrottung Gruppenmord Holocaust Massentötung
annihilation of a group of animals or people
Ganzopfer Holokauston Holokaustum Vollbrandopfer
sacrifice to a god
Holocaust Massenmord Massenvernichtung
state-sponsored mass murder of an ethnic group

hologram n
Hologramm
three-dimensional image created by holography

holograph n
eigenhändig verfasstes, handschriftliches Dokument eigenhändiges Schriftstück
handwritten document

holographic adj
holographisch
in the form of a hologram or holograph

holography n
Holografie Holographie
a technique for recording, and then reconstructing, the amplitude and phase distributions of a coherent wave disturbance

holomorphic adj
holomorph
of a complex function

holonym n
Holonym Gesamtbegriff Verbandsbegriff
term that denotes a whole

holotype n
Holotypus
single physical example or illustration of an organism used to describe the taxon

holster n
Halfter Holster Pistolentasche
case for carrying a gun

holy /ˈhoʊli/ /ˈhəʊli/ adj
heilig
dedicated to a religious purpose
revered in a religion

holy family pn
Heilige Familie
Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, and Joseph

holy fool n
Jurodiwy
person who publicy acts as if mad or stupid for self-humilitation

holy shit /ˈhoʊli ʃɪt/ /ˈhəʊli ʃɪt/ interjection
Ach du Scheiße
expression of surprise or the like

holy war n
heiliger Krieg
primarily religious war

holy water n
Weihwasser
water, sanctified

homage /ˈ(h)ɑmɪdʒ/ /ˈ(h)ɒmɪdʒ/ n
Hommage
demonstration of respect
artistic work imitating another in a flattering style
Huldigung
in feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to his or her lord

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ adv
zu Hause daheim zuhause
at home
nach Hause heim nachhause heimwärts
homewards

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ n
Elternhaus Nest Zuhause
childhood or parental home
Heim Wohnung Zuhause
house or structure in which someone lives
Heim Ruhestätte
place of refuge or rest
Heimat
someone’s native land
habitat

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ v
anpeilen zielen
to home ("in on")

home away from home n
zweites Zuhause
place in which one is comfortable

home cinema n
Heimkino
theatre-quality movie system at home

home computer n
Heimcomputer
computer intended for use in the home

home country n
Heimatland Heimat Vaterland
country where a person was born and raised

home economics n
Hauswirtschaft Hauswirtschaftlehre
the study of homemaking

home front n
Heimatfront
civilian sphere

home fry n
Bratkartoffeln
potato dish }}

home game n
Heimspiel
athletic contest played on a team's own turf

home page /ˈhoʊmpeɪdʒ/ /ˈhəʊmpeɪdʒ/ n
Homepage Startseite
main or first page of a website
Startseite Homepage
web page set to open in a web browser

home school v
Hausunterricht erteilen häuslichen Unterricht erteilen zu Hause unterrichten
educate children at home

home team n
Heimmannschaft
team playing in its home territory or field

home wrecker n
Ehezerstörer Familienzerstörer
one who becomes romantically involved with a married man or woman

homebird n
Nesthocker
person who likes to stay home

homebody n
Stubenhocker
person who likes to stay home

homebound adj
auf dem Heimweg
heading homeward

homecoming /ˈhoʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/ n
Heimkehr Heimkunft Rückkehr
the act of returning home

homegrown adj
selbstgezogen
Grown at home

homeland n
Heimatland Heimat
country which one regards as home

homeless /ˈhoʊmlɪs/ adj
obdachlos
lacking a permanent residence

homeless shelter n
Nachtasyl Obdachlosenheim
building to provide shelter for homeless

homelessness n
Hauslosigkeit Heimatlosigkeit Obdachlosigkeit Wohnungslosigkeit
state of being homeless

homely /ˈhoʊmli/ /ˈhəʊmli/ adj
heimisch
characteristic of or belonging to home

homemade adj
hausgemacht selbstgemacht
made at home

homeo- prefix
homöo-

homeopath n
Homöopath Homöopathin
a person who practices homeopathy

homeopathic adj
homöopathisch
of or pertaining to homeopathy

homeopathy /ˌhomiˈɑpəθi/ /ˌhəʊmɪˈɒpəθi/ n
Homöopathie
system of treating diseases with very small amounts

homeostasis /ˌhoʊmioʊˈsteɪsɪs/ /ˌhɒmiˈɒstəsɪs/ n
Selbstregulation Homöostase
ability to stabilize internal environment

homeostatic /ˌhomioˈstætɪk/ adj
homöostatisch
of or pertaining to homeostasis

homeowner n
Hauseigentümer Hauseigentümerin
someone who owns a house

homeschooling n
Domizilunterricht Hausunterricht Heimunterricht Home-Schooling Homeschooling häuslicher Unterricht
teaching children at home

homesick adj
heimwehkrank
missing one's home or family

homesickness n
Heimweh Nostalgie
missing one's home or family

homesitter n
Homesitter Homesitterin
homesitter

homestay n
Homestay

homestead /ˈhoʊmˌstɛd/ n
Heimstätte
place that is one's home

hometown n
Heimat Heimatstadt
place of birth or residence

homeward /ˈhoʊmwɚd/ /ˈhəʊmwəd/ adv
heimwärts nach Hause heim
towards home

homewards adj
heimwärts nach Hause heim
leading toward home

homework /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ /ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ n
Hausaufgaben
preliminary or preparatory work
Hausaufgaben Hausaufgabe
work that is done at home

homeworld n
Heimatwelt

homicide /ˈhoʊməsaɪd/ /ˈhɑməsaɪd/ /ˈhɒmɪsaɪd/ n
Mörder
a person who kills another
Totschlag Mord Tötungsdelikt
the killing of one person by another

homie /ˈhoʊmi/ /ˈhəʊmi/ n
Kollege Kumpel Spezi
a friend; somebody one often hangs out with

homiletics n
Homiletik
art of preaching

homily /ˈhɑmɪli/ /ˈhɒmɪli/ n
Homilie
sermon

homing instinct n
Heimfindeverhalten Heimfindevermögen
homing instinct

homing pigeon n
Brieftaube Posttaube Reisebrieftaube Reisetaube
domesticated rock pigeon with strong homing instinct

hominid n
Grossaffe Grossäffin Großaffe Großäffin Hominid Hominide
primate of the taxonomic family Hominidae

hominin n
Hominini
member of the tribe Hominini

homo /ˈhoʊ.moʊ/ /ˈhəʊ.məʊ/ n
Homo
short form of homosexual

homo- prefix
homo-
Same

homoerotic /ˌhoʊmoʊəˈɹɑtɪk/ /ˌhəʊməʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
homoerotisch
arousing homosexual desire
pertaining to homosexuality

homogeneity /ˌhoʊ.mə.dʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ).dʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ n
Homogenität
quality of being homogeneous

homogeneous /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈdʒiː.njəs/ /ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ)ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ adj
homogen gleichartig
of the same kind; alike, similar

homogenization n
Homogenisierung
homogenization

homoglyph /ˈhɒməʊɡlɪf/ n
Homoglyph
A character identical or nearly identical in appearance to another, but which differs in the meaning it represents

homograph /ˈhɑːməɡɹæf/ /ˈhɒməɡɹɑːf/ n
Homograph
word with the same spelling but different meaning

homological adj
homolog
biology

homologous /həˈmɒləɡəs/ adj
homolog
(biology) corresponding to a similar structure in another life form
(chemistry) belonging to a series of aliphatic organic compounds
(genetics) having the same morphology as another chromosome
showing a degree of correspondence

homology n
Homologie
chemistry: relationship between the elements in the same group of the periodic table
genetics: presence of the same series of bases in related genes

homomorphism n
Homomorphismus
notion in mathematics

homonationalism n
Homonationalismus

homonym /ˈhɑm.əˌnɪm/ /ˈhɒm.əˌnɪm/ n
Homonym Homonymum
word with the same sound or spelling

homonymous adj
homonym gleichnamig
having the same name
homonymisch
pertaining to a homonym

homophile n
homophil
one who has a sexual or romantic preference for persons of one's own gender

homophobe [ˈhɒməˌfəʊb] n
Homophobe Homophober Lesbenfeind Lesbenfeindin Schwulenfeind Schwulenfeindin
person who is prejudiced against homosexuals and homosexuality

homophobia /ˌhɒ.məˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ n
Homophobie
fear, dislike, or hate of homosexuals
Anthropophobie
obsolete: pathological fear of mankind

homophobic adj
homophob homosexualitätsfeindlich lesbenfeindlich schwulenfeindlich
characteristic of homophobia

homophone /ˈhɑːməfoʊ̯n/ /ˈhɒməfəʊ̯n/ n
Homophon
words with the same pronunciation

homoscedasticity /hoʊmoʊsɪdæsˈtɪsɪti/ /həʊməʊskɪdæsˈtɪsɪti/ n
Homoskedastizität
property of a set of random variables

homosexual /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ adj
homosexuell
sexually attracted solely or primarily to the same sex

homosexual /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ n
Homosexueller Homosexuelle
person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex

homosexuality n
Homosexualität
sexual orientation

homosexualization n
Homosexualisierung

homosexualize v
homosexualisieren

homozygosity n
Homozygosität Homozygotie Reinerbigkeit
condition of being homozygous

homozygote /ˌhəʊməʊˈzaɪɡəʊt/ n
Homozygote
a diploid individual that has equal alleles at one or more genetic loci

homozygous /ˌhəʊməʊˈzaɪɡəs/ adj
reinerbig
of an organism in which both copies of a given gene have the same allele

homunculus /həˈmʌŋkjələs/ n
Homunkulus
little man

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ n
Schleifstein Wetzstein
sharpening stone

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ v
ausfeilen ausschleifen
to refine or master a skill
feinschleifen honen ziehschleifen
to sharpen with a hone

honed /hoʊnd/ /həʊnd/ adj
fein geschliffen gehont

honest /ˈɑnɪst/ /ˈɒnɪst/ /ˈɔːnɪst/ adj
ehrlich aufrichtig
scrupulous with regard to telling the truth

honestly /ˈɑnɪstli/ /ˈɒnɪstli/ adv
ehrlich
in an honest manner

honesty /ˈɑːnəsti/ /ˈɒnəsti/ /ˈɔːnɪstɪ/ n
Mondviole Silberblatt
ornamental plant
Ehrlichkeit
quality of being honest

honesty is the best policy proverb
Ehrlichkeit ist die beste Politik ehrlich währt am längsten

honey /ˈhʌni/ n
Honig
sweet substance produced by bees
colour
Schatz
term of affection

honey badger n
Honigdachs Honigdächsin
Mellivora capensis

honey bee n
Honigbiene
bee

honey dipper n
Honiglöffel
kitchen tool

honey fungus n
Hallimasch
mushroom of the genus Armillaria

honey trap n
Honigfalle
use of a romanitc and/or sexual relationship

honey-sweet adj
honigsüß

honeycomb /ˈhʌniːkəʊm/ n
Wabe Bienenwabe Honigwabe
structure of cells made by bees

honeydew n
Honigmelone
a melon with sweet green flesh
Honigtau
a sweet sticky substance deposited on leaves by insects
a sweet sticky substance produced by the leaves of some plants

honeymoon /ˈhʌn.iˌmun/ n
Flitterwochen
period of time immediately following a marriage
Hochzeitsreise Flitterwochen
trip taken by a newly wed married couple

honeysuckle /ˈhʌniːsʌkəl/ /ˈhʌnɪsʌk(ə)l/ n
Geißblatt Heckenkirsche
plant

honk /hɑŋk/ /hɒŋk/ n
gack
the cry of a goose

honk /hɑŋk/ /hɒŋk/ v
schnattern
to honk like a goose
hupen tuten
to use a car horn

honor /ˈɑn.ɚ/ /ˈɒn.ə/ n
Ehre
token of praise or respect
favourable reputation; dignity; sense of self-worth

honor /ˈɑn.ɚ/ /ˈɒn.ə/ v
ehren
think of, respect highly
confer honour on

honorable /ˈɑnəɹəbl̩/ /ˈɒnəɹəbl̩/ adj
ehrbar
worthy of respect

honorarium /ˈɒ.nəˈɹɛɹ.i.əm/ /ˌɑ.nəˈɹɛɹ.i.əm/ n
Ehrensold Honorar Vergütung
compensation for services

honorary adj
ehrbar ehrenhaft
describes the holder of a position

honorific /ˌɑːnəˈɹɪfɪk/ /ˌɒnəˈɹɪfɪk/ n
Honorifikum Höflichkeitsform
title or term of respect

honour killing n
Ehrenmord
murder as a cultural practice

honoured /ˈɑnɚd/ /ˈɒnəd/ adj
geehrt
respected, having received honour

hood /hʊd/ [hʊ̈d] n
Motorhaube Haube
car engine cover
Abzug Abzugshaube
covering of a vent to suck away smoke or fumes
Kapuze
headwear
Haube Kappe Schutzdach
protective cover
Verdeck
soft top

hood /hʊd/ [hʊ̈d] v
abdecken bedecken überdecken
cover with a hood

hood ornament n
Kühlerfigur
decoration on car's hood

hooded crow n
Nebelkrähe
Corvus cornix

hoodie /ˈhʊdi/ n
Kapuzenpulli Kapuzenpullover Hoodie
sweatshirt, with an integral hood
Kapuzenträger
young person wearing such a sweatshirt

hoodlum /ˈhuːdləm/ n
Bandit Gangster Ganove Schläger
a gangster; a hired thug
Ganove Halbstarker Rowdy Schlägertyp
a rough or violent youth

hoodoo n
Erdpyramide
spire of rock

hoodwink /ˈhʊd.wɪŋk/ v
beschwindeln durch Täuschen dazu bringen durch Täuschung dazu verleiten hintergehen täuschen
to deceive

hoof /hʊf/ n
Huf
tip of a toe of ungulates

hoofbeat n
Hufschlag
sound of a hoof striking the ground

hoofed /hʊft/ adj
behuft
having a hoof

hook /huːk/ /hʊk/ n
Haken
rod bent into a curved shape
type of boxing punch
loop shaped like a hook under certain letters

hook /huːk/ /hʊk/ v
haken
to attach a hook
hockey: to engage in the illegal maneuver of hooking
to catch with a hook
einhaken
to connect

hook up v
ankoppeln verkabeln
to assemble the parts of a mechanism, especially by connecting wires
anschließen verbinden
to connect to something
liieren
to form an association (with) someone

hookah /ˈhu.kə/ /ˈhʊ.kə/ n
Wasserpfeife Shisha Schischa
pipe

hooker /ˈhʊk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhʊk.ɚ/ n
Hakler
rugby player
Hure Nutte Dirne
prostitute

hookup n
Anschluss
connection

hooligan /ˈhuː.lɪ.ɡən/ n
Hooligan Vandale Randalierer Rowdy Querulant Raufbold
person that causes trouble or violence

hooliganism n
Rowdytum Hooliganismus
behavior

hoop /huːp/ n
Reif
circular band of metal used to bind a barrel

hoop earring n
Creole
earring that is circular

hoop skirt n
Reifrock
undergarment

hoopoe /ˈhupu/ /ˈhuːpuː/ n
Wiedehopf
bird Upupa epops

hooray /həˈɹeɪ/ interjection
hurra!
elated expression of approval

hooray /həˈɹeɪ/ n
Hurra
an expression of excitement
a shout to signify victory

hooray /həˈɹeɪ/ v
Hurra rufen
to shout an expression of excitement

hooter /ˈhu.tɚ/ /ˈhuː.tə(ɹ)/ n
Hupe
horn of a motor vehicle
slang: breast

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ n
Hopfen
the plant whose flowers are used in brewing
(plural) flowers of the hop plant

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ v
hüpfen
jump a short distance

hop garden n
Hopfengarten
hop garden

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ n
Hoffnung
belief that something wished for can happen
person or thing that is a source of hope

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ v
hoffen erhoffen
to want something to happen, with expectation that it might

hope springs eternal proverb
Glaube, Liebe, Hoffnung die Hoffnung stirbt zuletzt noch ist Polen nicht verloren
the feeling of hopefulness endlessly renews itself

hopeful /ˈhoʊpfəl/ /ˈhəʊpfəl/ adj
hoffnungsvoll

hopefully /ˈhoʊpfəli/ /ˈhəʊpfəli/ adv
hoffnungsvoll
in a hopeful manner
hoffentlich hoäpentlik
it is hoped that

hopeless /ˈhoʊplɪs/ /ˈhəʊplɪs/ adj
hoffnungslos
destitute of hope; having no expectation of good; despairing

hopelessness n
Hoffnungslosigkeit
the lack of hope; despair

hopscotch /ˈhɑpˌskɑtʃ/ /ˈhɒpˌskɒtʃ/ n
Hickelkasten Hüpfspiel Paradiesspiel Himmel und Hölle Tempelhüpfen
child's game

horde /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ n
Horde
wandering troop or gang
a large number of people

horehound n
Andorn
Marrubium vulgare

horizon /həˈɹaɪzən/ n
Horizont
line that appears to separate the Earth from the sky

horizontal /ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ /ˌhɔːɹəˈzɑːntəl/ adj
horizontal waagerecht waagrecht
parallel to the plane of the horizon

horizontal bar n
Reck
horizontally-aligned bar used in gymnastics

horizontally adv
horizontal waagerecht
in a horizontal direction or position

hormonal /hɔɹˈmoʊnəl/ adj
hormonal
pertaining to hormones

hormone /ˈhɔːməʊn/ /ˈhɔːɹmoʊn/ n
Hormon
substance produced by the body that effects physiological activity
synthetic compound with the same activity as a hormone
a plant hormone

horn /hɔɹn/ /hɔːn/ n
Horn Waldhorn
any of several musical wind instruments
Ständer
coarse slang: erection
Horn Trichter
conical device used to direct waves
Horn Geweih
growth on the heads of certain animals
substance
Blech
informal: generally, any brass wind instrument
Horn Jagdhorn
instrument used to signal others
Hupe
loud alarm, especially on a motor vehicle
Muschel
slang: telephone

horn silver n
Hornerz
weathered form of chlorargyrite

hornbeam /ˈhɔɹnˌbim/ /ˈhɔːnˌbiːm/ n
Hainbuche Weißbuche
tree of Carpinus

hornbill /ˈhɔːn.bɪl/ /ˈhɔːɹn.bɪl/ n
Nashornvogel
bird

hornblende /ˈhɔɹnˌblɛnd/ /ˈhɔːnˌblɛnd/ n
Hornblende
a green to black amphibole mineral

horned /ˈhɔː(ɹ)nd/ adj
gehörnt
having horns

horned lark n
Ohrenlerche
Eremophila alpestris

horned melon n
Horngurke
plant

horned puffin n
Hornlund
Fratercula corniculata

hornet /ˈhɔɹ.nɪt/ /ˈhɔː.nɪt/ n
Hornisse
a large wasp, of the genus Vespa, with a brown-and-yellow-striped body

hornless /hɔɹn.ləs/ /hɔɹn.lɪs/ /hɔːn.ləs/ /hɔːn.lɪs/ adj
hornlos enthornt
without horns

horny /ˈhɔɹ.ni/ adj
hornig schwielig
hard or bony
geil erregt heiß spitz
sexually aroused

horologist n
Uhrmacher Uhrmacherin
a person who makes or repairs clocks

horology n
Horologie Zeitmesskunde
art, science and technology of timekeeping

horoscope /ˈhɒ.ɹə.skəʊp/ /ˈhɔ.ɹəˌskoʊp/ n
Horoskop
astrological forecast
position of the planets and stars; diagram of such positions

horrendous /həˈɹɛndəs/ adj
entsetzlich horrend
extremely bad; awful; terrible

horribile dictu adv
horribile dictu
horrible to say

horrible /ˈhɑɹɪbəl/ /ˈhɒɹɪbəl/ /ˈhɔɹɪbəl/ adj
entsetzlich grausig schrecklich abscheulich fies makaber
causing horror, terrible
schrecklich
tremendously bad

horribly adv
fürchterlich
in a horrible way

horripilate /hɒˈɹɪpɪˌleɪt/ /hɔˈɹɪpəˌleɪt/ v
gruseln
to bristle in fear or horror

horror /ˈhɑɹɚ/ /ˈhɒɹə/ /ˈhɔɹɚ/ n
Grauen Horror
Angst Grauen Furcht Greuel Horror
intense distressing fear or repugnance
Horror
literary genre

horror movie n
Horrorfilm
motion picture which horrifies or frightens

hors d'oeuvre /ɔəˈdɜːv/ /ɔɹˈdɝv/ n
Hors d’œuvre Vorspeise
appetizer

horse /hɔɹs/ /hɔːs/ n
Kavallerie Reiterei
cavalry soldiers
Pferd Pauschenpferd Seitpferd
gymnastic equipment
Pferd Springer
knight in chess (see also knight)
Pferd Gaul Ross Hengst Hengstfohlen Hengstfüllen
members of the species Equus ferus
Einhufer Pferd Pferde
related or similar species

horse archer n
bogenschütze auf Pferd
a cavalryman armed with a bow

horse chestnut /ˌhɔɹs ˈtʃɛsnʌt/ /ˌhɔːs ˈtʃɛsnʌt/ n
Kastanie Rosskastanie
seed
tree

horse race /ˈhɔː(ɹ)sɹeɪs/ n
Pferderennen
a competitive race for horses carrying jockeys; often the subject of betting

horse racing n
Pferderennen Pferderennsport
a sport where horses and their jockeys compete to be fastest

horse stance n
Kiba Dachi Ma Bu
posture in Asian martial arts

horse thief n
Pferdedieb Pferdediebin
someson who steals horses

horse-leech n
Pferdeegel
larger than the common leech

horseback /ˈhɔɹsˌbæk/ /ˈhɔːsˌbæk/ adv
zu Pferde
on the back of a horse

horseback /ˈhɔɹsˌbæk/ /ˈhɔːsˌbæk/ n
Pferderücken
back of a horse

horsebreaker n
Bereiter Bereiterin Zureiter Zureiterin
one who breaks in horses

horsecart n
Pferdekarre Pferdewagen
cart drawn by a horse

horsecollar n
Kummet Kumt
a bitless headpiece

horsefly n
Bremse
fly of the family Tabanidae

horsehair n
Rosshaar
hair of a horse, from its mane or tail

horseherd n
Pferdehirt Pferdehirte Pferdehirtin Rosshirt Rosshirte Rosshirtin
person who tends horses

horseling n
Kleinpferd Pferdchen Pferdlein Pony
a little horse

horseman /ˈhɔrsmən/ /ˈhɔːsmən/ n
Reiter
man who rides a horse

horsemeat n
Pferdefleisch
horse meat

horseplay n
Herumgealber Unfug
rough or rowdy play

horseplay v
raufen
to engage in horseplay

horsepower /ˈhɔɹsˌpaʊɚ/ /ˈhɔːsˌpaʊə/ n
Pferdestärke
metric
non-metric

horseradish /ˈhɔɹsɹædɪʃ/ /ˈhɔːsɹædɪʃ/ n
Meerrettich Kren
condiment
Meerrettich
plant

horserider n
Pferdereiter Pferdereiterin
someone who rides a horse

horseriding n
Pferdereiten
the practice of riding horses for sport or pleasure

horseshoe /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ n
Hufeisen Beschlag
metallic shoe of a horse

horseshoe /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ v
beschlagen
to apply horseshoes to a horse

horsetail /ˈhɔː(ɹ)s.teɪl/ n
Schachtelhalm Kannenkraut
plant

horst /hɔːst/ n
Horst Horstscholle
raised portion of Earth's surface

horsy /ˈhɔɹsi/ /ˈhɔːsi/ adj
Pferd pferdisch
of or relating to horses

horsy /ˈhɔɹsi/ /ˈhɔːsi/ n
Pferdchen
a child's term or name for a horse

hortatory /ˈhɔɹtətɔɹi/ /ˈhɔːtətəɹi/ adj
anspornend ermunternd
encouraging

horticulture /ˈhɔɹ.tɪˌkʌl.tʃɚ/ /ˈhɔː.tɪˌkʌl.tʃə(ɹ)/ n
Gartenkultur Hortikultur
the science of caring for gardens

hosanna /hoʊˈzænə/ interjection
hosianna hosanna
liturgical word

hose /hoʊz/ /həʊz/ n
Schlauch
flexible tube

hose /hoʊz/ /həʊz/ v
jemanden angreifen und töten
to attack and kill somebody

hose clamp n
Schlauchschelle
device to clamp a hose to a fitting

hosepipe n
Gartenschlauch Schlauch Wasserschlauch
hose

hospice /ˈhɑspɪs/ /ˈhɒspɪs/ n
Hospiz
a facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill
Hospizdienst
provision of palliative care for the terminally ill

hospitable /hɒsˈpɪtəbəl/ adj
gastfreundlich
cordial and generous towards guests

hospital /ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈhɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ n
Krankenhaus Spital
large medical facility

hospital gown n
Krankenhaushemd
gown worn by patients

hospital ship n
Lazarettschiff
hospital ship

hospitality /hɑs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ /hɒs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ n
Gastfreundlichkeit Gastfreundschaft Gastlichkeit
act or service of welcoming, receiving, hosting, or entertaining guests
Gastgewerbe
business of providing catering, lodging and entertainment service

hospitalization n
Krankenhausaufenthalt Aufnahme in das Krankenhaus Aufnahme in ein Krankenhaus Hospitalisieren Hospitalisiertwerden Hospitalisierung
hospitalizing of a patient

hospitalize v
hospitalisieren ins Krankenhaus einweisen
to send to a hospital

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ n
Wirt Gastgeber
biology: cell or organism which harbors another organism
Träger Trägerin
genetics: organism bearing certain genetic material
Moderator Showmaster
moderator
Organisator Veranstalter
person or organisation responsible for running an event
Gastgeber Wirt
person who receives or entertains a guest
Heer
multitude of people arrayed as an army
Hostie
consecrated bread

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ v
bereitstellen
computing: run software for a remote user or process
aufnehmen Gastgeber sein durchführen organisieren
perform the role of a host

host family n
Gastfamilie
a family which provides board and lodging to students

host plant n
Wirtspflanze
plant that supplies food resources and substrate

hostage /ˈhɒstɪdʒ/ n
Geisel
person given as a pledge or security

hostage-taker n
Geiselnehmer

hostel /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstəl/ n
Herberge Heim Wohnheim
an affordable overnight lodging place

hostess /ˈhoʊstəs/ /ˈhəʊstəs/ n
Hostess
bargirl (a female companion)
Gastgeberin Wirtin
female host
Wirtin Gastgeberin
female innkeeper
Flugbegleiterin Stewardess
stewardess

hostile /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstaɪl/ adj
feindlich feindselig
belonging or appropriate to an enemy

hostile takeover n
feindliche Übernahme
buyout that is strongly resisted by the target company's management

hostility /hɑˈstɪlɪti/ /hɒˈstɪlɪti/ n
Feindseligkeit Feindlichkeit
state of being hostile

hosting /ˈhoʊstɪŋ/ /ˈhəʊstɪŋ/ n
Hosting
running and maintaining a computer system

hot /hɑt/ /hɒt/ adj
heiß
having a high temperature
of the weather
very close to finding or guessing something to be found or guessed
slang: stolen
heiß scharf
slang: physically very attractive
scharf würzig
spicy

hot air n
Geschwafel heiße Luft
empty, confused or exaggerated talk

hot chocolate n
Kakao heiße Schokolade
beverage

hot dog /ˈhɑt.dɔɡ/ /ˈhɒt.dɒɡ/ /ˈhʌt.dɒɡ/ n
Hotdog Hot Dog Bratwurst im Brötchen
frankfurter in a bun

hot flush n
Hitzewallung
sudden sensation of heat, symptom of the menopause

hot glue gun n
Heißklebepistole
tool

hot on someone's heels adj
dicht auf den Fersen
close behind

hot pants n
Hotpants heiße Höschen
small shorts

hot pot n
Feuertopf Hotpot chinesisches Fondue
communal meal in China
Auflauf
stew of beef or lamb and potatoes

hot potato n
heißes Eisen
awkward or delicate problem

hot pursuit n
Nacheile
close and continuous pursuit

hot sauce /ˈhɒtˌsɔs/ n
Chilisauce
condiment made from chile peppers

hot spot n
Hotspot
the surface manifestation of a plume

hot spring n
Thermalquelle heiße Quelle
natural spring producing water whose temperature is greater than about 20°C (68° F)

hot tub n
Gemeinschaftswanne Whirlpool
large tub

hot water n
Heißwasser Warmwasser
hot liquid

hot water bottle n
Wärmflasche
a flexible bottle for heat therapy

hot water heater n
Boiler Warmwasserspeicher
apparatus in which water is heated for domestic hot water

hot-air balloon n
Heißluftballon
balloon-shaped aircraft filled with hot air

hot-blooded adj
heißblütig
easily angered or excited; lustful; passionate; excitable

hot-tempered adj
cholerisch hitzköpfig jähzornig
easily angered

hotbed n
Brutstätte Nährboden
place ideal for the growth of something undesirable

hotchpot n
Ausgleichung Ausgleich
blending together of property so as to achieve equal division in the case of inheritance; collation

hotel /hoʊˈtɛl/ /həʊˈtɛl/ /əʊˈtɛl/ n
Hotel
establishment providing accommodation
red property in the game of Monopoly

hotelier /oʊ.təl.ˈjeɪ/ /ˌhoʊ.ˈtɛl.i.əɹ/ /ˌhəʊ.ˈtɛl.i.ə/ n
Hotelier Hotelierin
someone who runs a hotel

hotfoot adv
schnell unverzüglich
Hastily

hotfoot v
rennen
To run

hotfoot it v
beeilen eilen
To hasten

hothead n
Hitzkopf
one who angers easily or goes in search of arguments or fights

hotheaded adj
hitzköpfig
pertaining to or characteristic of a hothead; easily excited or angered

hotheadedness n
Hitzköpfigkeit
state or characteristic of being hotheaded; tendency to be easily infuriated or provoked

hothouse n
Gewächshaus Glashaus Tepidarium Treibhaus
heated greenhouse

hotline n
Hotline
telephone line that is able to give immediate assistance

hotplate n
Hotplate Kochplatte
semi-portable stove

houbara bustard n
Hubara
Chlamydotis undulata

hound /haʊnd/ n
Jagdhund
dog
Schürzenjäger
male who constantly seeks the company of receptive females

hound /haʊnd/ v
belästigen
to hound

houndstooth /ˈhaʊndstuːθ/ n
Hahnentritt
fabric pattern

hour /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ n
Uhr Zeit
the time
Stunde
time period of sixty minutes

hour hand n
Stundenzeiger
hand of clock

hourglass /ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/ n
Sanduhr
clock

houri /ˈhʊəɹi/ n
Huri
(Islam) a nymph in the form of a beautiful virgin

hourly /ˈaʊ̯əli/ /ˈaʊ̯ɚli/ adj
allstündlich stündlich
that occurs every hour

hourly /ˈaʊ̯əli/ /ˈaʊ̯ɚli/ adv
stündlich
at intervals of an hour

hourslong adj
stundenlang
lasting several hours

house /haʊs/ /haʊz/ /hʌʊs/ n
Haus Kammer
debating chamber for government politicians
Haus
human abode
archetypal structure of a human abode
dynasty, familiar descendance
an establishment, business

house /haʊs/ /hʌʊs/ v
beherbergen unterbringen
admit to residence

house arrest n
Hausarrest
confinement of a person, by authorities, to his or her residence

house call n
Hausbesuch
visit by a medical professional

house cricket n
Hausgrille Heimchen
Acheta domestica

house martin n
Mehlschwalbe
bird in genus Delichon

house mouse n
Hausmaus
mouse of the species Mus musculus

house music /ˈhaʊs ˌmjuːzɪk/ n
House Housemusik
type of electronic dance music with an uptempo beat and recurring kickdrum

house number n
Hausnummer
street address

house of cards /ˈhaʊs.ʌvˌkɑɹdz/ n
Kartenhaus
structure made by stacking playing cards
structure or argument built on a shaky foundation

house party n
Hausparty
social gathering

house sparrow n
Haussperling Spatz Sperling
Passer domesticus

house-trained adj
stubenrein
trained not to excrete indoors

houseboat /ˈhaʊsˌboʊt/ n
Hausboot Wohnboot
vessel

housefly n
Stubenfliege
fly

household /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ /ˈhaʊshəʊld/ n
Haushalt
those living in the same residence

household appliance n
Haushaltsgerät Hausgerät
machine

household name n
Begriff bekannter Name vertrauter Name
brand name
allseits bekanntes Gesicht
public figure

househusband n
Hausmann
husband who remains in the homestead

housekeeper /ˈhaʊskipɚ/ /ˈhaʊskiːpə/ n
Haushälterin
head of the female staff of a large home
Haushälterin Hausfrau Haushälter
one who looks after the home by herself

housekeeping n
Haushaltung
chores of maintaining a house as a residence

housekey n
Hausschlüssel
key to a house

houseleek /ˈhaʊsliːk/ n
Hauswurz
Sempervivum

housemate n
Mitbewohner Mitbewohnerin
someone living in the same house

houseplant n
Zimmerpflanze
plant grown indoors
plant suited to such treatment

housewarming n
Einweihungsfeier
party

housewife /ˈhaʊs.waɪf/ /ˈhʌzɪf/ n
Hausfrau
female head of household

housework n
Hausarbeit
domestic household chores

hovel /ˈhɒvəl/ n
Unterstand
open shed
Baracke Bruchbude
poor cottage

hover /ˈhɒ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈhʌ.vɚ/ v
schweben
to float in the air
verweilen
to linger in one place
bewegen fahren positionieren
to place the cursor over a hyperlink
zögern
to waver, or be uncertain

hover-fly n
Schwebfliege
insect of the Syrphidae family

hovercraft /ˈhɒv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhʌvɚ.kɹæft/ n
Luftkissenfahrzeug Hovercraft Luftkissenboot
vehicle supported on a cushion of air

hoverfly n
Schwebfliege
fly in the family Syrphidae

how /haʊ/ /hæŏ/ adv
wie
in what manner
in what state
to what degree
used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings

how /haʊ/ /hæŏ/ conjunction
wie
in which way

how are you /haʊ ˈɑɹ ju/ /haʊ ˈɑː juː/ phraseologicalUnit
wie geht es Ihnen wie geht es dir wie geht es wie geht es euch wie geht's
greeting

how come /haʊ kʌm/ adv
warum wie kommt es dass
why

how did he die phraseologicalUnit
wie ist er gestorben
what were the circumstances of his death

how do I get to phraseologicalUnit
wie komme ich
how do I get to...?

how do I get to the airport phraseologicalUnit
wie komme ich zum Flughafen?
how do I get to the airport?

how do I get to the bus station phraseologicalUnit
wie komme ich zum Busbahnhof?
how do I get to the bus station?

how do I get to the train station phraseologicalUnit
wie komme ich zum Bahnhof?
how do I get to the train station?

how do you do phraseologicalUnit
sehr angenehm sehr erfreut wie geht es dir
Phrase: how do you do

how do you pronounce this word /ˈhaʊ duː ˈjuː pɹəˈnaʊns ðɪs ˈwɝd/ /ˈhaʊ də juː pɹəˈnaʊns ðɪs ˈwɜːd/ phraseologicalUnit
wie wird dieses Wort ausgesprochen?
how do you pronounce this word?

how do you say …… in English phraseologicalUnit
wie sagt man …… auf Englisch
request for translation into English

how do you spell this word phraseologicalUnit
wie ist dieses Wort geschrieben?
how do you spell this word?

how long adj
wie lange
how long (distance)

how long adv
wie lange
how long (length of time)

how many determiner
wie viele
what number

how many languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
wie viele Sprachen sprechen Sie? wie viele Sprachen sprichst du?
how many languages do you speak?

how many siblings do you have phraseologicalUnit
wie viele Geschwister haben Sie wie viele Geschwister hast du
how many siblings do you have?

how manyth adj
wievielter
standing for an unknown or queried ordinal number

how much determiner
wieviel kostet das?
what is the cost/price?
wieviel wie viel
what quantity

how much do you charge phraseologicalUnit
was kostet das was kriegen Sie dafür was nehmen Sie dafür
how much do you charge?

how much does it cost phraseologicalUnit
was kostet es? wieviel?
how much is it?

how old are you /haʊ ˈoʊld ɑɹ ˌju/ /haʊ ˈəʊld ɑː(ɹ) ˌjuː/ phraseologicalUnit
wie alt bist du? wie alt sind Sie?
what is your age in years

how's it going phraseologicalUnit
wie geht es? wie geht's?
how's it going? - informal greetings

how's the weather phraseologicalUnit
wie ist das Wetter?
how's the weather?

how's tricks phraseologicalUnit
Wie steht's
informal greeting

howbeit /haʊˈbiː.ɪt/ adv
gleichwohl
be that as it may

however /haʊˈɛvɚ/ /hɑwɛvə/ /hɑʊˈɛvə/ adv
wie auch immer
in whatever way or manner
jedoch
nevertheless
egal wie
to whatever extent or degree

howitzer /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.əɹ/ n
Haubitze
a cannon

howl /haʊl/ n
Heulen
protracted, mournful cry of a dog or a wolf

howl /haʊl/ v
heulen jaulen
To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do

howler monkey n
Brüllaffe
loud Central American and South American monkey of the genus Alouatta

howling /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/ n
Geheul
act of producing howls

hp n
PS
horsepower

hryvnia /ˈhɹɪvnɪə/ n
Hrywnja
Ukrainian currency

hub /hʌb/ n
Nabe Radnabe
central part of a wheel
Hub Netzknoten
computer networking device
Drehkreuz Drehscheibe Zentrum
point where many routes meet

hubbub /ˈhʌbʌb/ n
Tohuwabohu Trubel Stimmengewirr Tumult Wirrwarr
A confused uproar, commotion, tumult or racket.

hubcap n
Radkappe
decorative disk for wheels

hubris /ˈhjuːbɹɪs/ n
Hochmut Hybris Dünkel Überheblichkeit
excessive pride or arrogance

hubristic adj
anmaßend großtuerisch überheblich
overly arrogant

huchen /ˈhuːkən/ n
Donaulachs Huchen
Hucho hucho

huckleberry n
Heidelbeere
fruit

huddle /ˈhʌdəl/ n
wirrer Haufen
dense and disorderly crowd

hue /hju/ /hjuː/ /hjʉː/ n
Farbton
color or shade of color; tint; dye

hue and cry n
Geschrei Gezeter Zeter und Mordio Zetermordio
loud and persistent public clamour

hug /hʌɡ/ n
Umarmung
affectionate embrace

hug /hʌɡ/ v
umarmen
cling closely together
umarmen drücken
embrace

huge /hjuːd͡ʒ/ /juːdʒ/ [hʊudʒ] adj
riesig
very large

hugeness n
Riesenhaftigkeit Riesigkeit
quality of being huge

huh /hə/ /hʌ/ interjection
hä häh
expressing doubt or confusion
hä häh was wie
to indicate that one didn't hear
hä
to reinforce a question

hula hoop /ˈhuːlə ˌhuːp/ n
Hula-Hoop-Reifen
toy in the form of a large hoop

hulk /hʌlk/ n
Bulle Hüne Riese
a big, (and possibly clumsy) person
Kraftmensch Kraftpaket Kraftprotz Muskelmann Muskelpaket Muskelprotz
an excessively muscled person
Holk Hulk
any large ship that is difficult to maneuver
non-functional, floating ship

hull /hʌl/ n
Rumpf
frame of a ship or plane

hull speed n
Rumpfgeschwindigkeit

hullabaloo /ˌhʌləbəˈlu/ /ˌhʌləbəˈluː/ n
Aufheben Aufregung Aufruhr Bohei Gedöns Rummel
clamour, commotion, fuss or uproar

hullabaloo /ˌhʌləbəˈlu/ /ˌhʌləbəˈluː/ v
Wellen schlagen einen Rummel veranstalten einen Wirbel machen für Wirbel sorgen viel Aufheben machen
to make a commotion or uproar

huller n
Schälmühle
machine for removing hulls from grain

hum /ˈhʌm/ n
Summen
tune created orally with lips closed

hum /ˈhʌm/ v
summen
to make sound with lips closed

human /ˈ(h)ju.mən/ /ˈ(h)juː.mən/ /ˈhjuː.mən/ /ˈju.mən/ adj
menschlich
having the nature or attributes of a human being
of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens

human being n
Mensch menschliches Wesen
person

human condition n
conditio humana
characteristics, key events and situations which compose the essentials of human experience

human immunodeficiency virus n
Humanes Immundefizienz-Virus
human immunodeficiency virus

human nature n
Menschennatur
set of qualities shared by all humans

human race n
Menschheit
mankind; humanity

human resource management n
Personalmanagement Personalwesen Personalwirtschaft
process

human resources n
Personalabteilung
the personnel department of an organization
Personal
the personnel employed in an organization

human right n
Menschenrecht
basic right that all humans should be guaranteed

human rights n
Menschenrechte
basic rights and freedoms that all humans should be guaranteed

human shield n
menschlicher Schutzschild
civilians placed in or around targets

human trafficking n
Menschenhandel
criminal activity in which people are recruited, etc. to serve an exploitative purpose

humane /hjuːˈmeɪn/ adj
human menschlich
with regard for the health and well-being of another

humanely adv
menschlich
In a humane way

humanism /ˈhjumənɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhjuːmənɪz(ə)m/ n
Humanismus
ethical system
historical revival of Classical culture
Humanität Menschlichkeit
humanitarianism

humanist /ˈhjuːmənɪst/ [ˈhçuːmənɪst] n
Humanist Humanistin
proponent of the group of ethical stances

humanitarian adj
humanitär
concerned with people's welfare

humanities /hjuˈmæn.ɪ.tiz/ n
Geisteswissenschaften Humanwissenschaften
language, literature, etc.

humanity /hjuˈmænɪti/ n
Menschheit Humanität
human beings as a group
Humanität Menschlichkeit
human condition
quality of being benevolent

humanize /ˈhjuː.mə.naɪz/ v
humanisieren
to make human

humankind n
Menschheit
the human race

humanness n
Menschlichkeit
quality of being human

humanoid /ˈhjuːmənɔɪd/ adj
humanoid menschenähnlich
having the appearance or characteristics of a human

humanoid /ˈhjuːmənɔɪd/ n
Humanoid Humanoide
a being having the appearance or characteristics of a human

humble /ˈhʌmbəl/ /ˈʌmbəl/ adj
bescheiden einfach
near the ground
bescheiden demütig
thinking lowly of oneself

humble /ˈhʌmbəl/ /ˈʌmbəl/ v
demütigen erniedrigen
to bring low, etc.
demütig machen erniedrigen
to make humble or lowly in mind, etc.

humbug /ˈhəmˌbəɡ/ /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/ n
Humbug
hoax, prank or jest

humdrum adj
monoton abgestumpft dröge einförmig eintönig gleichförmig
lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring

humdrum n
Einerlei Monotonie Tristesse
The quality of lacking variety or excitement; dullness

humerus /ˈhjuːməɹəs/ /ˈhjuːməɹɪs/ n
Oberarmknochen
bone of the upper arm

humid /ˈhjuːmɪd/ adj
feucht
slightly wet

humidification n
Befeuchtung
process

humidifier n
Befeuchter Luftbefeuchter
A device that is used to increase the humidity of the air

humidify /hjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪ/ v
befeuchten
To increase the humidity in the air.

humidity /hjuːˈmɪdɪti/ n
Luftfeuchtigkeit
amount of water vapour in the air
Feuchtigkeit
dampness, especially that of the air

humidor /ˈhjumɪdɔɹ/ n
Humidor
container

humiliate /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪt/ v
demütigen beschämen
to injure a person's dignity and self-respect

humiliating adj
erniedrigend
liable to humiliate

humiliation /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/ n
Demütigung Erniedrigung
the state of being humiliated, humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission
the act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification

humility /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/ n
Demut Bescheidenheit
characteristic of being humble

humming top n
Brummkreisel
a humming top

hummingbird /ˈhʌmɪnˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɝd/ n
Kolibri Schwirrvogel
any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae

hummock n
Eishügel
ridge or hill of ice

hummocky adj
hügelig

hummus /ˈhuːməs/ /ˈhʊməs/ /ˈhʌməs/ n
Hummus
dip made of chickpea paste

humongous /ˌhjuːˈmʌŋɡəs/ [çu̟ːˈmʊŋɡəs] [ˌçu̟ːˈmɐŋɡəs] adj
gigantisch riesig
extremely large

humoresque n
Humoreske
playful composition

humorist n
Humorist Humoristin
writer of humor

humorous /ˈhjuːməɹəs/ /ˈhjuːməɹɪs/ adj
humorvoll
full of humor or arousing laughter; funny
showing humor; witty, jocular

humour /ˈhjuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈhjuːmɚ/ n
Humor Schmäh Stimmung Witz
Körpersaft Saft
historical: any of the four cardinal humors
Humor Stimmung Laune
mood
Humor
something funny

humour /ˈhjuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈhjuːmɚ/ v
besänftigen jemandem seinen Willen lassen
to pacify by indulging

hump /hʌmp/ n
Buckel Höcker
deformity of the human back
Hügel
mound of earth
Höcker
rounded fleshy mass as in camel's back

hump /hʌmp/ v
bumsen
to have sex with

hump day n
Mitte der Arbeitswoche
middle of the workweek

humpback n
Bucklige Buckliger
humpbacked person
Buckel
humped back

humpback whale n
Buckelwal
Megaptera novaeangliae

humpbacked adj
bucklig
having a hump on the back

humph /hʌmf/ interjection
hm
used to express doubt or disapproval

humuhumunukunukuapuaa /ˌhumuˌhumuˌnukuˌnukuˌaːpuˈaʔa/ n
Diamant-Picassodrücker
either of two species of triggerfish

humus /ˈhjuːməs/ n
Humus
group of compounds in soil

hunch /hʌntʃ/ n
Hügel Protuberanz
hump; protuberance
Ahnung
idea, theory

hundred /ˈhʌndɚd/ /ˈhʌndɹəd/ n
Hunderter
hundred-dollar bill

hundred /ˈhʌndɚd/ /ˈhʌndɹəd/ numeral
hundert einhundert Hundert
cardinal number 100

hundred thousand numeral
hunderttausend
100,000

hundred-and-first adj
einhunderterste hunderterste

hundred-first adj
hunderterste
ordinal number

hundred-first n
Hunderterste
the person or thing in the hundred-first position

hundred-thousandth adj
hunderttausendste
the ordinal form of the number one hundred thousand

hundred-thousandth n
Hunderttausendstel
one of one hundred thousand equal parts of a whole

hundredfold adj
hundertfach
Multiplied by a hundred

hundredth /ˈhʌndɹɛdθ/ adj
hundertste einhundertste
ordinal of 100

hundredth /ˈhʌndɹɛdθ/ n
Hunderstel
one of a hundred equal parts of a whole
Hundertste Hundertster Hundertstes
person or thing in the hundredth position

hundredweight n
Zentner
measure of weight (some may be only approximately equivalent)

hung over adj
verkatert
suffering from a hangover

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ n
Hunger
need for food

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ v
Hunger hungern hungrig
need food

hunger is the best sauce proverb
Hunger ist der beste Koch
being hungry makes one less concerned about the taste of one's food

hunger strike n
Hungerstreik
a fast undertaken as a means of protest

hungry /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ adj
hungrig Hunger haben
affected by hunger; desirous of food
gierig hungrig
eager, having a desire for something

hungry ghost n
Hungergeist
in Buddhism, a type of supernatural being

hunk /hʌŋk/ n
Prachtkerl
sexually attractive man

hunker /ˈhʌŋkə/ /ˈhʌŋkɚ/ v
hocken
To crouch or squat close to the ground

hunt /hʌnt/ n
Jagd
the act of hunting, shooting

hunt /hʌnt/ v
jagen
to chase down prey
suchen
to search for something

huntable adj
erjagbar jagdbar
capable of being hunted

hunter /ˈhʌntɚ/ n
Jagdhund
hunting dog
Jäger
person who hunts game
Jäger Verfolger
person who pursues someone

hunter-gatherer n
Jäger und Sammler
person whose main food source is hunting and gathering

hunting /ˈhʌntɪŋ/ n
Jagd
chasing and killing animals for sport or to get food

hunting horn n
Jagdhorn Waldhorn
bugle used during a hunt

hunting lodge n
Jagdhaus
hunting lodge

hunting whip n
Hetzpeitsche
whip with a hooked horn handle

huntress /ˈhʌntɹɪs/ n
Jägerin
female who hunts

huntsman spider n
Riesenkrabbenspinne
any spider from the taxonomic family Sparassidae

huntsmanship n
Jägerei
The practice of hunting

hurdle /ˈhɜːdəl/ /ˈhɝdəl/ n
Hürde
artificial barrier over which people or horses jump in a race
Hindernis Hürde
perceived obstacle

hurdy-gurdy /ˈhɜː.diˌɡɜː.di/ /ˈhɝː.diˌɡɝː.di/ n
Drehleier Drehorgel Leierkasten
stringed instrument

hurl /hɝl/ v
schleudern
throw with force

hurrah /həˈɹɑː/ interjection
hurra
expressing approval, appreciation, or happiness

hurrah /həˈɹɑː/ n
Hurra
a cheer; a cry of hurrah

hurricane /ˈhʌɹɪkən/ /ˈhʌɹɪˌkeɪn/ n
Orkan Hurrikan
meteorology: a wind scale for quite strong wind
Orkan Hurrikan Hurrikane
weather phenomenon

hurricanelike adj
orkanartig

hurry /ˈhʌ.ɹi/ [ˈhɝ.ɹi] n
Eile
rushed action

hurry /ˈhʌ.ɹi/ [ˈhɝ.ɹi] v
beeilen eilen
to do things quickly
sich beeilen
to speed up the rate

hurry up v
beeilen
go faster

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ adj
verletzt
wounded, injured

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ v
schmerzen weh tun
to be painful
quälen
to cause emotional pain
verletzen
to cause physical pain and/or injury

hurtle /hɜːtl/ /hɝtl/ v
dröhnen dumpf tönen grummeln
To make a threatening sound
zusammenknallen zusammenprallen
To meet with violence or shock
fliegen rasen sausen schleudern
To move rapidly, violently, or without control
schleudern schmeißen
To throw hard or violently

husband /ˈhʌz.bənd/ n
Ehemann Gatte Gemahl Mann Ehegatte
male partner in marriage

husband and wife n
Ehemann und Ehefrau
husband and wife

husbandry /ˈhʌzb(ə)ndɹi/ n
Haltung Landwirtschaft
cultivation of crops and raising of livestock

hush /hʌʃ/ n
Ruhe Stille
silence

hush /hʌʃ/ v
still werden verstummen
to become quiet
zum Schweigen bringen
to make quiet

hush money n
Schweigegeld
bribe to maintain secrecy

hush up v
totschweigen
to keep secret

husk /hʌsk/ n
Hülle
any worthless exterior
Getreidespelze Hülse Schote
exterior of certain vegetables or fruits

husky /ˈhʌs.ki/ adj
pummelig stämmig
burly, thick; fat, overweight
heiser
hoarse and rough-sounding

husky /ˈhʌs.ki/ n
Husky Polarhund
Any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs

hussar n
Husar
light cavalry of any of several European armies

hussy /ˈhʌsi/ n
Flittchen Luder Schlampe
A sexually immoral woman
Luder
a cheeky or disrespectful girl; a woman showing inappropriate or improper behaviour

hustle /ˈhʌsəl/ n
Hektik Eile Hast Hetze
rush or hurry

hustle /ˈhʌsəl/ v
abziehen betrügen
to con or deceive
hetzen sich beeilen
to rush or hurry

hustle and bustle n
Rummel Trubel
activity

hustler /ˈhʌsləɹ/ n
Stricher Strichjunge
a male prostitute who sells his services to men
Zuhälter
a pimp

hut /hʌt/ n
Hütte
primitive dwelling
small wooden shed

hutong n
Hutong
a Chinese narrow lane/alley

hyacinth /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/ n
Hyazinthe
plant of the genus Hyacinthus

hyacinth bean n
Helmbohne
the plant or its produce of seed

hybrid /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ adj
hybrid
consisting of diverse components

hybrid /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ n
Hybride Mischling Bastard Blendling Hybrid Kreuzling
biology: offspring resulting from crossbreeding
Hybridfahrzeug
car that runs on both fuel and electricity
Bastardwort Hybridwort Mischwort Vox hybrida Zwitterwort hybrides Wort
word derived from different languages

hybrid car /ˈhaibɹidkɑː/ n
Hybridauto
hybrid electric vehicle

hydra /ˈhaɪdɹə/ n
Hydra
any of several small freshwater polyps of the genus Hydra and related genera

hydrangea /haɪˈdɹeɪnd͡ʒ(i)ə/ n
Hortensie
shrub

hydrate /ˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ n
Hydrat
solid compound containing or linked to water molecules

hydraulic /haɪˈdɹɒlɪk/ /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪk/ adj
Wasser- wasserkundlich
Having to do with water
hydraulisch
Related to hydraulics

hydraulic engineering n
Wasserbau
sub-discipline of civil engineering concerned with water and sewage

hydraulic fracturing n
Fracking Hydraulic Fracturing hydraulische Frakturierung hydraulische Risserzeugung hydraulische Stimulation hydraulisches Aufbrechen
technique in which a mixture of water and sand is forced down an oil well

hydraulics /haɪˈdɹɒlɪks/ /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪks/ n
Hydraulik
engineering science that deals with liquid in motion

hydride n
Hydrid
compound of hydrogen

hydro- /haɪdɹoʊ-/ prefix
[[Wasser|wasser-]] hydro-
pertaining to water

hydrocarbon n
Kohlenwasserstoff
compound of carbon and hydrogen

hydrocarbyl n
Kohlenwasserstoffrest
radical derived from a hydrocarbon

hydrocephalus n
Hydrocephalus Hydrozephalus Wasserkopf
skull enlargement due to fluid

hydrochemistry n
Hydrochemie
part of hydrology

hydrochloric acid n
Salzsäure
strong acid made by dissolving the gas, hydrogen chloride

hydrocortisone n
Hydrocortison Hydrokortison
steroid hormone

hydrocyanic acid n
Blausäure
prussic acid

hydrodynamics n
Hydrodynamik
study of fluids in motion

hydroelectric adj
hydroelektrisch
relating to the electricity so produced
that generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water

hydrofluorocarbon n
Fluorkohlenwasserstoff
haloalkane

hydrofoil /ˈhaɪ.dɹoʊˌfɔɪl/ /ˈhɑe.dɹəˌfoɪl/ n
Tragflügelboot Tragflächenboot
vessel
Tragflügel
wing

hydrogen /ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n/ /ˈhaɪdɹədʒən/ n
Wasserstoffatom
atom of hydrogen
Wasserstoff Hydrogen Hydrogenium
chemical element
Wasserstoff Hydrogen
molecular hydrogen

hydrogen bomb n
Wasserstoffbombe
thermonuclear bomb

hydrogen burning n
Wasserstoffbrennen
process, in which hydrogen is converted to helium

hydrogen carbonate n
Hydrogencarbonat Hydrogenkarbonat
carbonic acid

hydrogen cyanide n
Cyanwasserstoff
the compound HCN

hydrogen economy n
Wasserstoffwirtschaft
an economy based on hydrogen as primary form of stored energy

hydrogen peroxide n
Wasserstoffperoxid
H₂O₂

hydrogen sulfide /ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n ˈsʌlfaɪd/ /ˈhaɪdɹədʒən ˈsʌlfaɪd/ n
Schwefelwasserstoff
H₂S

hydrogen vehicle n
Brennstoffzellenfahrzeug
any vehicle that uses hydrogen as its principal fuel

hydrogenase n
Hydrogenase

hydrogenate /ˈhaɪdɹədʒəneɪt/ v
hydrieren
treat or react with hydrogen

hydrogenous /haɪˈdɹɑdʒənəs/ /haɪˈdɹɒdʒənəs/ adj
wasserstoffhaltig
containing hydrogen

hydrogeochemistry n
Hydrogeochemie

hydrography n
Hydrographie
Measurement and description of navigable waters

hydrologist /haɪˈdɹɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
Hydrologe Hydrologin
one who is skilled in or practises hydrology

hydrology n
Hydrologie
science related to water

hydrolysis n
Hydrolyse
a chemical process of decomposition

hydronym /ˈhaɪdɹənɪm/ /ˈhʌɪdɹənɪm/ n
Gewässername Hydronym
name of a body of water

hydrophilic adj
hydrophil
having an affinity for water

hydrophobia /ˌhaɪ.dɹəˈfoʊ.bɪ.ə/ /ˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ n
Wasserscheu
fear of water
Tollwut
rabies

hydrophobic adj
hydrophob
lacking an affinity for water

hydrophobization n
Hydrophobierung
act or process of making hydrophobic

hydrophyte /ˈhaɪdɹəfaɪt/ n
Wasserpflanze
plant that lives in or requires an abundance of water

hydroponics /ˌhaɪdɹə(ʊ)ˈpɒnɪks/ /ˌhaɪdɹəˈpɑnɪks/ n
Hydrokultur
cultivation of plants in a nutrient solution

hydropower n
Hydroenergie Wasserkraft
hydroelectric power

hydroquinone n
Hydrochinon
the diphenol para-dihydroxy benzene

hydrosphere n
Hydrosphäre
waters of the Earth

hydrostatic /ˌhaɪdɹəʊˈstætɪk/ adj
hydrostatisch
of or relating to hydrostatics

hydrous /ˈhaɪdɹəs/ adj
wasserhaltig
containing combined water

hydroxide /haɪ.ˈdɹɒks.aɪd/ n
Hydroxid
univalent anion

hydroxyl n
Hydroxyl
-OH

hydrozirconation n
Hydrozirconierung

hyena /haɪˈiːnə/ n
Hyäne
mammal

hygge /ˈhʊɡə/ n
Gemütlichkeit
cosiness, conviviality

hygiene /ˈhaɪˌdʒiːn/ n
Hygiene
conditions and practices that promote and preserve health

hygienic /haɪˈdʒiːnɪk/ adj
hygienisch gesundheitlich
pertaining to hygiene

hygienically adv
hygienisch
in a hygienic manner

hygienist n
Hygieniker Hygienikerin Zahnhygieniker Zahnhygienikerin
person skilled in hygienics

hygrometer n
Hygrometer
instrument that measures humidity

hygroscopic adj
hygroskop
readily taking up and retaining water

hygroscopy n
Hygroskopie
ability of a substance to attract and hold water

hylozoism n
Hylozoismus
belief

hymen /ˈhaɪmən/ n
Jungfernhäutchen Hymen
membrane which occludes the vagina

hymn /hɪm/ n
Hymne Hymnus Kirchenlied Loblied
a song of praise or worship

hymnal /ˈhɪmnəl/ n
Hymnar Hymnarium Kirchengesangbuch Gesangbuch Choralbuch Gesangsbuch
book or collection of hymns

hymnic adj
hymnisch
of or relating to hymns

hyoid bone n
Zungenbein
bone in the neck

hypallage /hɪˈpælədʒi/ n
Hypallage
literary device

hype /haɪp/ n
Hype
promotion

hyper- /ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaɪpɚ/ prefix
über-

hyperactive /ˈhaɪp.ə(ɹ)ˌæk.tɪv/ adj
hyperaktiv überaktiv
having an increased state of activity
hyperaktiv
having attention deficit disorder

hyperactivity n
Hyperaktivität
Quality of being hyperactive

hyperaeolism /ˈhaɪpɚˌaɪoʊlɪzm̩/ n
Hyperäolismus
hypercorrection of non-Aeolic Greek to Aeolic Greek

hyperatticism /ˈhaɪpɚˌætɪsɪzm̩/ n
Hyperatticismus
hypercorrection of non-Attic Greek to Attic Greek

hyperbaton /haɪˈpɜːbətɒn/ n
Hyperbaton
grammar

hyperbola n
Hyperbel
geometric curve

hyperbole /haɪˈpɝːbəli/ n
Hyperbel Übertreibung
rhetorical device

hyperbolic /ˌhaɪpɚˈbɑlɪk/ adj
hyperbolisch übertrieben
exaggerated
hyperbolisch
pertaining to a mathematical hyperbola

hyperbolic function n
Hyperbelfunktion
type of function

hyperbolic sine n
Sinus hyperbolicus
hyperbolic function

hypercorrection /ˌhaɪ.pə.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ n
Hyperkorrektur
nonstandard language use that results from the over-application of a perceived prescriptive rule

hypercube /ˈhaɪ.pə.kjuːb/ /ˈhaɪ.pɚ.kjuːb/ n
Hyperwürfel
a geometric figure

hyperdorism /ˈhaɪpɚˌdɔɹɪzm̩/ n
Hyperdorismus
hypercorrection of non-Doric Greek to Doric Greek

hypergamy n
Hypergamie Hinaufheiraten
hypergamy

hypergeometric distribution n
hypergeometrische Verteilung
probability distribution

hypergeometric function n
hypergeometrische Funktion
mathematics

hyperglycemia n
Hyperglykämie
unusually high concentration of sugar in the blood

hypergolic /hʌɪpəˈɡɒlɪk/ adj
hypergolisch
igniting spontaneously on contact with an oxidiser

hyperhidrosis [haɪpəɹhaɪˈdɹoʊsɪs] n
Hyperhidrose
a medical condition

hyperinflation n
Hyperinflation
inflation at a very high rate

hyperionism /ˈhaɪpɚˌaɪɑnɪzm̩/ n
Hyperionismus
hypercorrection of non-Ionic Greek to Ionic Greek

hyperkeratosis n
Hyperkeratose
excess keratin formation on the skin surface

hyperkinetic adj
hyperkinetisch
of, relating to, or affected with hyperkinesis or hyperactivity

hyperkinetic disorder n
hyperkinetische Störung hyperkinetisches Syndrom
developmental disorder

hyperlink n
Hyperlink Hypertext-Link
Hyperlink Hypertextlink Querverweis
area on a Web page
link from one electronic document to another

hypermedia n
Hypermedia
use of text, data, graphics, audio and video

hypernova n
Hypernova
the gravitational collapse of a massive star to form a black hole

hypernym /ˈhaɪpənɪm/ /ˈhaɪpɚnɪm/ n
Hyperonym Oberbegriff
superordinate grouping word

hypernymy n
Hyperonymie

hyperparasite /ˌhaɪpəˈpæɹəsaɪt/ /ˌhaɪpɚˈpæɹəsaɪt/ n
Hyperparasit
parasite whose host is a parasite

hyperparathyroidism n
Hyperparathyreoidismus
abnormal increase in parathyroid gland activity

hyperplane n
Hyperebene
an n-dimensional generalization of a plane

hypersensitivity n
Überempfindlichkeit
heightened immune response to an antigen

hypersexuality n
Hypersexualität
extreme libido

hypersomnia n
Hypersomnie Schlafsucht
a state of drowsiness or sleepiness

hypersonic adj
hypersonisch
five times the speed of sound

hyperspace n
euklidischer Raum
mathematics
Hyperraum
notional space in science fiction

hypertension n
Bluthochdruck Hypertension Hypertonie
abnormally high blood pressure

hypertext /ˈhaɪpəɹˌtɛkst/ n
Hypertext
uncountable: text for the Web

hyperthermia n
Hyperthermie
medical condition

hyperthymesia /ˌhaɪ.pə.θaɪˈmiː.zi.ə/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.θaɪˈmi.ʒə/ n
hyperthymestisches Syndrom
rare condition in which an individual possesses a superior autobiographical memory

hypertrophic /hʌɪpəˈtɹɒfɪk/ adj
hypertroph
pertaining to hypertrophy

hypertrophy /haɪˈpɜːtɹəfi/ /haɪˈpɝːtɹəfi/ n
Hypertrophie
an increase in the size of an organ due to swelling of the individual cells

hypertrophy /haɪˈpɜːtɹəfi/ /haɪˈpɝːtɹəfi/ v
hypertrophieren
to increase in size

hyperventilate v
hyperventilieren
to breathe quickly and deeply

hypervolemic adj
hypervoläm hypervolämisch
of or pertaining to hypervolemia

hypha n
Hyphe
filament that forms the mycelium of a fungus

hyphen /ˈhaɪ.fən/ n
Bindestrich
symbol used to join words or to indicate a word has been split

hyphenate /ˈhʌɪf(ə)neɪt/ v
abteilen
to break a word at the end of a line according to the hyphenation rules

hyphenation /ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/ n
Silbentrennung Bindestrichschreibung Worttrennung
inclusion and location of hyphens

hypnosis /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/ n
Hypnose
a trancelike state

hypnotherapy n
Hypnotherapie
treatment of disease through hypnotism

hypnotism n
Hypnotismus
hypnotism

hypnotist /ˈhɪpnətɪst/ n
Hypnotiseur Hypnotiseurin
person who uses hypnotism

hypnotize /ˈhɪpnətaɪ̯z/ v
hypnotisieren
To induce somebody into a state of hypnosis

hypnotized adj
hypnotisiert
under hypnosis

hypo- /ˈhaɪpəʊ/ prefix
hypo-
Anatomical sense
Chemical sense
Medical sense

hypocaust n
Hypokauste Hypokaustum Heizgewölbe
underground heating system for a bath

hypochondria n
Hypochondrie
psychological disorder

hypochondriac /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑːndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ adj
hypochondrisch
affected by hypochondria

hypochondriac /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑːndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ n
Hypochonder Hypochonderin
person affected with hypochondria

hypochondriasis n
Hypochondrie
excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness

hypocorism /haɪˈpɑkəˌɹɪzəm/ /haɪˈpɒkəˌɹɪz(ə)m/ n
Lallname
term of endearment

hypocoristic /ˌhaɪpəkəˈɹɪstɪk/ adj
hypokoristisch
relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy

hypocrisy /hɪˈpɑkɹəsi/ /hɪˈpɒkɹəsi/ n
Doppelmoral
applying criticism to others that one does not apply equally to oneself
Heuchelei Hypokrisie Scheinheiligkeit Tartüfferie
claim, pretense, or false representation of holding beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not actually possess

hypocrite /ˈhɪ.pə.kɹɪt/ n
Heuchler Heuchlerin
person practising hypocrisy

hypocritical /hɪpəˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ adj
heuchlerisch gleisnerisch
characterized by hypocrisy or being a hypocrite

hypodermic /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːmɪk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈdɝmɪk/ adj
hypodermisch
under the dermis

hypogamy n
Hinabheiraten Hypogamie
hypogamy

hypoglycemia n
Hypoglykämie Unterzuckerung
low level of blood glucose

hyponym /ˈhaɪ.poʊ.nɪm/ /ˈhaɪpəʊ.nɪm/ n
Hyponym Unterbegriff
more specific word

hyponymy n
Hyponymie Unterbegrifflichkeit

hypophosphatemia n
Hypophosphatämie
abnormally low blood phosphate level

hyposensitization n
Hyposensibilisierung
form of immunotherapy

hypostasis /ha͡ɪ.ˈpɑ.stəˌsɪs/ /hʌɪ.ˈpɒstəsɪs/ n
Hypostase
essential person, the single person of Christ
inherent reality or substance
effect of one gene preventing another from expressing

hypotaxis n
Hypotaxe Hypotaxis Unterordnung
syntactic subordination

hypotension n
Hypotonie
disease of abnormally low blood pressure

hypotenuse /haɪˈpɑt̬ənus/ /haɪˈpɒtənjuːz/ n
Hypotenuse
The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle

hypothalamus n
Hypothalamus
a region of the brain, below the thalamus

hypotheca n
Hypotheka
lower half of a diatom frustule

hypothecate /hʌɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/ v
beleihen verpfänden
pledge as surety

hypothecation n
Verpfändung
the use of property as security for a loan

hypothermia n
Hypothermie Unterkühlung Untertemperatur
medical condition

hypothesis /haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ n
Hypothese
tentative conjecture in science
antecedent of a conditional statement
assumption taken to be true

hypothesise v
vermuten
to believe or assert

hypothetic adj
hypothetisch
based on hypothesis or theory
existing as an abstract concept rather than a concrete reality

hypothetical /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkl/ adj
hypothetisch
based upon a hypothesis

hypothyroidism /ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪɹɔɪˌdɪzəm/ n
Hypothyreose
disease state

hypovolemic adj
hypovoläm hypovolämisch
of, pertaining to, or characterized by low volume of blood in the circulatory system

hyrax /ˈhaɪ.ɹæks/ n
Schliefer
mammal of the order Hyracoidea

hyssop /ˈhɪ.səp/ n
Eisop Ysop Isop Josefskraut
any of several aromatic bushy herbs, of the genus Hyssopus

hysterectomy /hɪstəˈɹɛktəmi/ n
Hysterektomie Gebärmutterentfernung
surgical removal of the uterus or part thereof

hysteresis n
Hysterese
a property of a system

hysteria /hɨˈstɛɹijə/ n
Hysterie
behavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotion

hysteric /hɪsˈtɛɹɪk/ n
Hysteriker Hysterikerin

hysterical /hɪˈstɛɹɪkəl/ adj
hysterisch
arising from hysteria
prone to having hysterics

háček /ˈhætʃɛk/ /ˈhɑːtʃɛk/ [ˈhatʃɛk] [ˈhaːtʃek] [ˈhaːtʃɛk] [ˈhætʃɛk] [ˈhɐːtʃek] [ˈhɑtʃɛk] [ˈhɑətʃɛk] [ˈhɑːtʃɛk] [ˈɦaːtʃɛk] [ˈɦɑːtʃɛk] n
Hatschek Caron Krönchen
háček diacritic

hübnerite n
Hübnerit
a mineral, manganese tungsten oxide

i /aɪ/ n
I
name of the letter I, i

i-stem n
i-Stamm
Translations

i.e. /ˌaɪˈiː/ adv
d. h. d. i. d. s.
that is

iBook n
iBook
device

iPhone n
iPhone
device

iPod n
iPod
device

iamb /ˈaɪəm/ n
Jambus
a metrical foot

iambic /aɪˌæmbɪk/ adj
jambisch
consisting of iambs or characterized by their predominance

iambic pentameter n
jambische Fünfheber
a poetic meter

iatric adj
iatrisch
of or pertaining to physicians

iatrogenesis /aɪˌætɹoʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ n
Iatrogenese
any adverse effect resulting from medical treatment

iatrogenic /aɪˌætɹəˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
iatrogen iatrogenisch durch ärztliche Behandlung verursacht
induced by physician or medical treatment

ibex /ˈaɪbɛks/ n
Steinbock
type of wild mountain goat

ibid. /ˈɪbɪd/ adv
a.a.O. ebd. ib. ibd. ibid.
abbreviation of ibidem

ibis /ˈaɪ.bɪs/ n
Ibis
Threskiornithid

ibisbill /ˈaɪbɪs.bɪl/ n
Ibisschnabel
Ibidorhyncha struthersii

ibuprofen /ˈaɪ.bɹʊˌfən/ /ˌaɪ.bjuːˈpɹoʊ.fən/ /ˌaɪ.bjuːˈpɹəʊ.fən/ n
Ibuprofen
pharmaceutical drug

ice /aɪs/ /ʌɪs/ n
Eis
water in frozen form
ice hockey: area where game is played
frozen dessert
frozen volatile chemical

ice /aɪs/ /ʌɪs/ v
einfrieren frieren
to freeze

ice age n
Eiszeit
period of extensive glaciation (glacial period)
Eiszeitalter
period of glaciation at the poles

ice axe n
Eispickel
axe used by mountaineers to cut footholds in the ice

ice cave n
Eishöhle
natural cave that contains significant amounts of perennial ice

ice climbing n
Eisklettern
activity of ascending inclined ice formations

ice cream /aɪsˈkɹiːm/ /ˈaɪs.kɹiːm/ /ˌaɪsˈkɹiːm/ n
Eis Eiscreme Speiseeis
dessert
Eis Speiseeis
in a cone

ice cream cone n
Eiswaffel
conical confection for holding ice cream

ice cream maker n
Eismaschine
machine used to make homemade ice cream

ice cream parlor n
Eisdiele Eiscafé Eissalon
business

ice cube n
Eiswürfel
small piece of ice used for cooling drinks

ice dancing n
Eistanzen
figure skating

ice field n
Eisfeld
expanse of floating ice

ice fog n
Eisnebel
a dense fog that consists of fine particles of ice

ice hockey n
Eishockey
hockey

ice milk n
Milcheis Milchspeiseeis
ice cream -like product made of milk

ice over v
vereisen
to become covered in ice

ice resurfacer n
Eisbearbeitungsmaschine
implement used to renew ice surface

ice scraper n
Eiskratzer

ice sculpture n
Eisskulptur
sculpture carved from ice

ice sheet n
Eisschicht
broad glacial mass

ice skate n
Schlittschuh
a light boot, fitted with a blade, used for skating on ice

ice skating n
Eislaufen Schlittschuhlaufen Eislauf
the act, or the sport, of skating on ice

ice water n
Eiswasser
ice water

ice wedge n
Eiskeil
vertical wedge of subterranean ice

ice wine n
Eiswein
a sweet wine made from grapes that are harvested after being frozen on the vine

ice-cold /ˈʌɪskəʊld/ adj
eiskalt
as cold as ice

ice-covered adj
eisbedeckt
covered with ice

ice-skate v
Eis laufen eislaufen
skate on ice

iceberg /ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ /ˈaɪsbɝɡ/ n
Eisberg
huge mass of floating ice

iceberg lettuce n
Eisbergsalat
vegetable

icebox /ˈʌɪsbɒks/ n
Eisschrank
box or compartment containing ice

icebreaker /ˈaɪsˌbɹeɪkəɹ/ n
Eisbrecher
ship designed to break through ice

iced coffee n
Eiskaffee
beverage

iced tea n
Eistee
cold tea

icehouse n
Eishaus Eiskeller
a deep cellar or outdoor building used for the storage of ice

icepick n
Eispick
a pointed tool used for breaking ice

ichthyological adj
Ichthyologisch
ichthyological

ichthyologist n
Ichthyologe Fischkundler Fischkundlerin Ichthyologin
expert in ichthyology

ichthyology /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/ n
Ichthyologie Fischkunde
branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish

ichthyosaur n
Fischechse Fischeidechse Fischsaurier Ichthyosaurier Ichthyosaurus
extinct reptile

ichthyosis /ɪkθɪˈəʊsɪs/ n
Ichthyose
disease which gives the sufferer dry scaly skin

icicle /ˈaɪs.ɪkl̩/ /ˈʌɪsəkəl/ n
Eiszapfen
a spear-shape of ice

icing /ˈaɪsɪŋ/ n
Vereisung
process of forming a layer of ice
Glasur Zuckerguss
sweet glaze used for baked goods

icky /ˈɪki/ adj
kitschig
excessively sentimental
eklig ekelig
unpleasantly sticky; yucky; disgusting

icon /ˈaɪ.kɑːn/ /ˈaɪ.kən/ n
Symbol Ikone
Bild Ikone
image
Ikone
religious painting
Icon Ikone
small picture, computer icon

iconic adj
Kult- bemerkenswert bildhaft ikonenhaft ikonisch mit Symbolgehalt
relating to icon

iconoclasm n
Bildersturm Bilderstürmerei Ikonoklasmus
belief in, participation in, or sanction of destroying religious icons

iconoclast /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/ n
Bilderstürmer Ikonoklast
one who destroys religious images or icons
one who opposes orthodoxy and religion

iconoclastic adj
bilderstürmerisch ikonoklastisch
pertaining to iconoclasm

iconography n
Ikonografie
set of symbolic forms

iconolatry n
Bilderanbetung Bilderkult Bilderverehrung Ikonolatrie
worship of images as symbols

iconostasis n
Ikonostase
a wall of icons

icosahedron /ˌaɪkoʊsəˈhiːdɹən/ n
Ikosaeder
a polyhedron

icosihenagon n
Einundzwanzigeck
geometry

icy /ˈaɪsi/ adj
eisig
covered with ice
pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in ice

id /ɪd/ n
Es
id

idea /aɪˈdi.ə/ /aɪˈdɪə/ /aɪˈdɪɹ/ /ɑeˈdiə̯/ n
Idee Ahnung
an image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory

ideal /aɪˈdɪəl/ adj
ideal Ideal
being optimal
ideal ausgesucht
being perfect
ideell ausgesucht
conceptual

ideal /aɪˈdɪəl/ n
Ideal ideal
perfect standard of beauty, intellect etc.
subring closed under multiplication by containing ring
Idealzustand
unattainable state

ideal gas n
ideales Gas
hypothetical gas

ideal number n
ideale Zahl
algebraic number that represents an ideal in the ring of integers

idealism n
Idealismus
an approach to philosophical enquiry

idealist n
Idealist Idealistin
impractical person
unrealistic or impractical visionary
one who adheres to idealism

idealistic adj
idealistisch
of or pertaining to an idealist or to idealism

idealization n
Idealisierung
act or process of idealizing

idealize v
idealisieren
intransitive: to conceive or form an ideal
transitive: to regard something as ideal

ideally /ʌɪˈdɪəli/ adv
idealerweise
preferably

idempotent /aɪ.dəmˈpoʊ.tənt/ adj
idempotent
mathematics: an action which, when performed multiple time, has no further effect on its subject after the first time it is performed

identical /ɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ adj
identisch
bearing full likeness
eineiig identisch
of twins, such that they share the same genetic code

identifiable adj
erkennbar identifizierbar
capable of being distinguished and named

identification /ɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Bezeichnung
Identifizierung
the act of identifying, or proving to be the same

identification friend or foe n
Freund-Feind-Erkennung
identification friend or foe (IFF)

identify /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/ v
gleichsetzen
to equate two or more things
identifizieren
to establish the identity of someone or something
to associate oneself with some group

identikit /aɪˈdentəkɪt/ /aɪˈdentɪkɪt/ n
Phantombild
facial composite

identity /aɪˈdɛntəti/ n
Identität
name or persona
knowledge of who one is
the difference or character that marks off an individual from the rest
Identität Gleichheit
the sameness some individuals share to make up the same kind or universal

identity matrix n
Einheitsmatrix
diagonal matrix with all diagonal elements equal to 1

identity parade n
Gegenüberstellung
process

identity politician n
Identitätspolitiker Identitätspolitikerin
identity politician

identity politics n
Gruppeninteressenpolitik Identitätspolitik
politics focusing on the self-interest and perspectives of people in various groupings

identity theft n
Identitätsdiebstahl
deliberate assumption of another person's identity

ideogram /ˈɪd.i.oʊ.ɡɹæm/ /ˈɪd.i.ə.ɡɹæm/ n
Ideogramm
symbol

ideographic adj
ideografisch
pertaining to an ideograph or ideography

ideography n
Ideographie
use of ideograms

ideological adj
ideologisch
of or pertaining to an ideology
based on an ideology

ideologization n
Ideologisierung

ideologize v
ideologisieren

ideologue /ˈaɪ.di.ə.lɑɡ/ n
Ideologe Ideologin
advocate of a particular ideology

ideology /aɪ.di.ˈɑl.ə.dʒi/ n
Ideologie
doctrine, body of ideas

ides /aɪdz/ n
Iden
day in the Roman calendar

idiocy /ˈɪdi.əsi/ n
Idiotie
state of being an idiot

idiolatry n
Idiolatrie
self worship

idiolect /ˈɘdiɐʉlekt/ /ˈɪd.ɪ.əʊ̆.lɛkt/ n
Idiolekt Individualsprachgebrauch
variant of a language used by a particular individual

idiom /ˈɪdɪəm/ n
Stil
distinct style of art, etc
Idiom Ausdrucksweise Redensart Redewendung idiomatischer Ausdruck
idiomatic expression
Idiom Sprache
language variety
Idiom Dialekt Mundart Redeweise
manner of speaking

idiomatic /ˌɪdi.əˈmætɪk/ adj
idiomatisch
pertaining or conforming to the mode of expression characteristic of a language

idiopathic /ˌɪdioʊˈpæθɪk/ adj
idiopathisch
disease or condition having no known cause

idiosyncrasy /ˌɪd.i.əʊˈsɪŋ.kɹə.si/ /ˌɪdi.əˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdioʊˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdɪə(ʊ)ˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ n
Idiosynkrasie
(medicine) individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance
Idiosynkrasie Eigenart Eigenheit
language or behaviour particular to an individual or a group
Eigenart Eigenheit besonderes Merkmal
peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify
Eigenheit Eigenart Eigensinn
way of behaving or thinking

idiosyncratic adj
eigenartig eigentümlich
peculiar to a specific individual

idiot /ˈɪd.i.(j)ɪt/ n
Idiot Idiotin
person of low general intelligence

idiotic /ɪd.iˈɑt.ɪk/ /ɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
idiotisch
having the quality of idiocy
idiotisch blöd
pertaining to or resembling an idiot

idioticon /ɪdiˈɒtɪkɒn/ n
Idiotikon
dictionary of a peculiar dialect

idiotype /ˈɪ.diː.oʊ.taɪp/ n
Idiotyp
characteristic shared by a group of immunoglobulin or T cell receptor molecules

idle /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ adj
untätig müßig
not engaged in any occupation or employment
Mußezeit Totzeit ungenutzt
not turned to appropriate use, not occupied, of time with little activity
überflüssig müßig nutzlos
of no importance, worthless, useless

idle hands are the devil's workshop proverb
Müßiggang ist aller Laster Anfang
One who is idle will likely come to do evil

idleness n
Nutzlosigkeit
groundlessness; worthlessness; triviality
Müßiggang Stillstand Untätigkeit
state of being idle; inactivity
Arbeitsunwilligkeit Faulheit Indolenz Trägheit
state of being indolent

idler n
Faulenzer Drohne Faulenzerin Faulpelz
one who is lazy; a sluggard
untätige Mitarbeiterin untätiger Mitarbeiter
one who spends his or her time in inaction

idol /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ n
Idol Götze
cultural icon, especially popular person
Götze Idol
representation of anything revered

idolater /ˌaɪˈdɑlətəɹ/ n
Götzenanbeter Götzenanbeterin Götzendiener Götzendienerin
one who worships idols

idolatrous adj
götzendienerisch
partaking in idolatry

idolatry /aɪˈdɑ.lə.tɹi/ /aɪˈdɒl.ə.tɹiː/ n
Bewunderung Vergötterung
excessive admiration
Abgötterei Götzendienst Bilderanbetung Bilderdienst Bilderverehrung Götzendienerei
worship of idols

idololatry n
Idololatrie
worship of idols

idyll /ˈaɪdɪl/ /ˈɪdɪl/ n
Idyll Idylle
carefree or lighthearted experience

idyllic /aɪˈdɪlɪk/ /ɪˈdɪlɪk/ adj
idyllisch
happy, peaceful, picturescue
of or pertaining to idylls

if /ɪf/ conjunction
wenn
(computing)
wenn auch
although; used to introduce a concession
falls wenn
supposing that
ob
whether

if /ɪf/ n
Wenn
a theoretical condition

if I were you phraseologicalUnit
wenn ich Sie wäre wenn ich du wäre
advice introduction

if I'm honest phraseologicalUnit
wenn ich ehrlich sein soll
if-claused ”to be honest”

if and only if conjunction
dann und nur dann, wenn genau dann, wenn
implies and is implied by

if anything /ɪf ˈɛniθɪŋ/ /ɪf ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/ adv
wenn überhaupt

if it ain't broke, don't fix it proverb
man soll nicht reparieren, was nicht kaputt ist
leave something alone

if looks could kill phraseologicalUnit
wenn Blicke töten könnten
used to characterize a look of strong hostility

if my aunt had balls, she'd be my uncle proverb
hätte der Hund nicht geschissen, hätte er den Hasen gefangen wenn das Wörtchen „wenn“ nicht wär, wär mein Vater Millionär wenn der Hund nicht geschissen hätte, hätte er den Hasen gefangen
proverb

if need be adv
falls nötig notfalls wenn es sein muss wenn nötig
if necessary

if only phraseologicalUnit
wenn auch wenn bloß wenn doch nur
signifies a wish

if the mountain won't come to Muhammad proverb
wenn der Berg nicht zum Propheten kommt, muss der Prophet wohl zum Berge kommen
if one cannot get one's own way

if the shoe fits, wear it phraseologicalUnit
wenn du dich angesprochen fühlst
idiomatic

if you can't beat them, join them proverb
man muss mit den Wölfen heulen
if your adversaries are stronger than you, it is better to join their side

if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen proverb
wenn du die Hitze nicht verträgst, geh nicht in die Küche
If you cannot handle the pressure, you should not remain in a position where you have to deal with it

iff conjunction
gdw.
abbreviation of if and only if

iffy /ˈɪfi/ adj
dubios
Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality

ifs, ands, or buts n
Wenn und Aber
speculation, doubt

igloo /ˈɪɡluː/ n
Iglu Schneehaus Schneehütte
Inuit snow house

igneous /ˈɪɡni.əs/ adj
eruptiv vulkanisch
resulting from, or produced by, the action of great heat

igneous rock n
magmatisches Gestein Erstarrungsgestein
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth

ignite /ɪɡˈnaɪt/ v
anzünden zünden
to set fire to, to light

igniter n
Zünder
device that is used to ignite something

ignition /ɪɡˈnɪʃən/ n
Zündung
system for activating combustion in an engine
initiation of combustion

ignition tube test n
Glühröhrchenprobe

ignominious /ɪɡnəˈmɪnɪəs/ adj
schändlich schmachvoll schimpflich schmählich
marked by shame or disgrace

ignominy /ˈɪɡnɑmɪni/ /ˈɪɡnəmɪni/ n
Schande Schmach
great dishonor, shame, or humiliation

ignorable adj
vernachlässigbar
that can be ignored

ignoramus /ɪɡnəˈɹeɪməs/ n
Dummkopf Ignorant Ignorantin Nichtswisser Nichtswisserin unwissende Person
totally ignorant person

ignorance /ˈɪɡnəɹəns/ n
Unwissenheit Nichtwissen Unwissen
condition of being uninformed or uneducated

ignorance is bliss proverb
Unwissenheit ist Seligkeit das ist das Glück der Unwissenden was ich nicht weiß, macht mich nicht heiß
Ignorance is bliss

ignorant /ˈɪɡnəɹənt/ adj
ignorant
characterized by ignorance

ignore /ɪɡˈno(ː)ɹ/ /ɪɡˈnoə/ /ɪɡˈnɔɹ/ /ɪɡˈnɔː/ v
ignorieren missachten
to deliberately pay no attention to

iguana /ɪɡjuˈɑːnə/ /ɪˈɡwɑnə/ n
grüner Leguan Leguan
a green iguana (Iguana iguana)
Leguan
any of several members of the lizard family Iguanidae
any member of the genus Iguana

ikebana n
Ikebana
Japanese art of flower arrangement

ileus n
Darmverschluss
obstruction of the intestines, especially the ileum

ilkhan n
Ilchan
provincial khan

ill /ɪl/ adj
übel schlecht
having an urge to vomit
krank
in poor health, suffering from a disease

ill /ɪl/ n
Übel
a problem

ill-directed adj
fehlgeleitet verfehlt verkehrt
misdirected

ill-fated adj
unglücklich verhängnisvoll vom Pech verfolgt zum Scheitern verurteilt
unlucky; doomed

ill-fitting adj
schlecht passend
improperly matched; unsuitable
poorly fitted

ill-mannered adj
anmaßend frech impertinent insolent schlecht erzogen ungebührlich
of or pertaining to having bad manners

illative case n
Illativ
case used to indicate movement into something

illegal /ɪˈli.ɡəl/ /ɪˈliːɡəl/ adj
illegal rechtswidrig
contrary to or forbidden by law

illegal alien n
illegale Einwanderin illegaler Einwanderer
person within a state without authorization

illegal combatant n
ungesetzlicher Kombattant
one who engages in combat without meeting the Geneva Convention

illegal immigrant n
Sans-Papiers illegale Einwandererin illegaler Einwanderer
immigrant who has entered a country illegally

illegally /ɪˈliːɡəli/ adv
gesetzeswidrig gesetzwidrig illegal rechtswidrig ungesetzlich unrechtmäßig
in a manner contrary to the law

illegibility n
Unlesbarkeit
the quality of being illegible; the quality of being difficult or impossible to read

illegible /ɪˈlɛd͡ʒəbəl/ adj
unleserlich
not clear enough to be read

illegitimacy n
Unrechtmäßigkeit
being illegitimate

illegitimate /ɘlɘˈdʒɘtɘmɘt/ /ɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/ [ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾəmɨt] adj
illegitim unrechtmäßig
against the law

illeism /ˈɪliɪzəm/ /ˈɪliːɪzəm/ n
Illeismus
practice of (excessively) referring to oneself in the third person

illiberal adj
engstirnig
narrow-minded
engherzig
restrictive to individual choice and freedom
knauserig
stingy

illiberalism n
Illiberalismus
principle, state or quality of being illiberal

illicit /ɪˈlɪsɪt/ adj
unerlaubt unzulässig verboten
breaking social norms
rechtswidrig
unlawful

illiquid adj
illiquid
lacking liquidity

illiquidity /ˌɪlɪˈkwɪdɪti/ n
Illiquidität Zahlungsunfähigkeit
lack of liquidity

illite n
Illit
a non-expanding clay mineral

illiteracy /ɪˈlɪtəɹəsi/ n
Analphabetismus
inability to read and write

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ adj
ungebildet ungelehrt
having less than an expected standard of familiarity with language and literature
not conforming to prescribed standards of speech or writing
analphabetisch
unable to read and write

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ n
Analphabet Analphabetin
an illiterate person

illness /ˈɪl.nəs/ n
Krankheit
an instance of a disease or poor health

illocution n
Illokution
aim of speaker

illocutionary adj
illokutionär
of, pertaining to, or derived from illocution

illogical adj
unlogisch
contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning

illuminate /ɪlˈl(j)umɪneɪt/ /ɪlˈl(j)umɪnət/ v
illuminieren
to decorate something with lights
beleuchten erhellen
to shine light on something

illuminating gas n
Leuchtgas

illumination n
Beleuchtung
the act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated

illusion /ɪˈl(j)uːzj(ə)n/ /ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ [ɪˈluː.ʒən] n
Illusion Wahnvorstellung Sinnestäuschung
anything that seems to be something that it is not
Illusion
belief in something that is in fact not true
magician's trick

illusionist n
Illusionist Illusionistin
one who works with illusion

illusory /ɪˈluːs(ə)ɹi/ adj
illusorisch
illusory

illustrate /ˈɪləstɹeɪt/ v
illustrieren
to add explanatory or decoratory features
to clarify

illustration /ˌɪləˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
Illustration
picture designed to decorate
that which illustrates
act of illustrating

illustrator /ˈɪləˌstɹeɪtəɹ/ n
Illustrator
person who draws pictures

illustrious /ɪˈlʌs.tɹi.əs/ /ɪˈlʌs.tɹɪ.əs/ adj
glorreich
admired, respected, or well-known

ilmenite n
Ilmenit
a weakly magnetic dark gray mineral

ilvaite n
Ilvait

image /ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/ n
Erscheinungsbild Image
characteristic as perceived by others
Image Speicherabbild
computing: file
Bild Abbild
graphical representation
Bild
mental picture
math: something mapped to by a function

image /ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/ v
erstellen
computing: to create a backup copy
abbilden
to create an image of
reflektieren spiegeln
to reflect

image processing n
Bildverarbeitung
information processing for graphical data

imageable adj
abbildbar

imageboard n
Imageboard
type of internet forum

imaginable adj
vorstellbar
able to be imagined; conceivable

imaginary /ɪˈmædʒɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ɪˈmædʒɪˌnɛɹi/ adj
eingebildet imaginär
existing in the imagination
imaginär
non-real part of a complex number

imaginary number n
imaginäre Zahl rein imaginäre Zahl
number of the form bi

imaginary part n
Imaginärteil
of a complex number

imaginary unit n
imaginäre Einheit
complex number

imagination /ɪˌmædʒəˈneɪʃən/ n
Vorstellung Einbildung
a mental image
Imagination Einbildungskraft Fantasie Vorstellungskraft
image-making power of the mind

imagine /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪn/ v
sich vorstellen vorstellen einbilden
(transitive) to form a mental image of something

imam /ˈiːmɑːm/ n
Imam
Muslim leader

imbalance n
Ungleichgewicht
property of not being in balance

imbecile /ˈɪmbəsɪl/ n
Dummkopf Idiot
fool
Behinderter Zurückgebliebener
person with limited mental capacity

imbue /ɪmˈbjuː/ v
durchdringen
to permeate or impregnate completely
tränken
to wet or stain completely

imide n
Imid
form of amide

imitate /ˈɪmɪteɪt/ v
imitieren
to follow as a model

imitation /ɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ n
Imitation Nachahmung
act of imitating
Imitat Kopie
copy

imitator n
Nachahmer Echo Epigone Epigonin Nachahmerin Nachbeter
one who imitates another

immaculate /ɪˈmækjəlɪt/ adj
makellos unbefleckt
having no stain or blemish, spotless, undefiled, clear, pure

immaterial /ˌɪməˈtɪɹi.əl/ adj
immateriell
having no matter or substance
unwesentlich
irrelevant

immateriality n
Immaterialität
the state of being immaterial

immature adj
unreif
childish
not fully formed

immeasurable /ɪˈmɛʒəɹəbəl/ adj
unermeßlich unmeßbar
nicht messbar unmessbar
impossible to measure

immeasurably adv
unabsehbar
in a manner that is not measurable

immediacy /ɪˈmiːdi.əsi/ n
Unmittelbarkeit
lack of mediation
Dringlichkeit
the quality of being immediate

immediate /ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/ /ɪˈmiːdɪət/ adj
unmittelbar immediat
very close
sofortig unverzüglich
without delay

immediately /ɪˈmiːdi.ətli/ /ɪˈmiːdʒətli/ adv
sofort unverzüglich alsbald
in an immediate manner

immense /ɪˈmɛns/ adj
immens
huge, gigantic, very large

immerse v
vertiefen
to involve deeply
eintauchen
to put under the surface of a liquid

immersion /ɪˈmɝʒən/ n
Immersion
in mathematics
Eintauchen
the act of immersing or the condition of being immersed
Untertauchen
the total submerging of a person in water as an act of baptism

immersion blender n
Pürierstab
tool

immersion heater n
Tauchsieder
A device for supplying domestic hot water

immigrant /ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/ n
Immigrant Einwanderer Einwanderin Immigrantin
person who comes to a country to settle

immigrate v
einwandern immigrieren
to move into a foreign country or area

immigration /ɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃn/ /ˌɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
Einwanderung Immigration
the act of immigrating

imminent /ˈɪmɪnənt/ adj
bevorstehend
about to happen, occur, or take place very soon

immiscibility n
Unvermischbarkeit
condition of being immiscible

immiscible adj
unvermischbar
not mutually soluble, unmixable

immiserate v
verelenden
impoverish

immission /ɪˈmɪʃən/ n
Immission
act of immitting

immobile adj
unbeweglich immobil
not mobile

immobility n
Immobilität
the quality of not moving
the state or condition of being unable to change one's location, move or be moved

immobilize v
immobilisieren
render motionless

immoderate adj
maßlos unmäßig
not moderate; excessive

immoderateness n
Maßlosigkeit Unmäßigkeit
quality of being immoderate

immodest /ˌɪmˈmɑdəst/ adj
unanständig
lacking modesty

immolate /ˈɪm.ə.leɪt/ /ˈɪm.əʊ.leɪt/ v
zerstören
destroy
opfern
kill as sacrifice

immoral adj
unmoralisch sittenwidrig
not moral

immortal /ɪˈmɔɹtəl/ /ɪˈmɔːtəl/ adj
unsterblich
not susceptible to death

immortality /ˌɪmɔːɹˈtæləti/ /ˌɪmɔːˈtæləti/ n
Unsterblichkeit
condition of not being susceptible to death

immovable /ɪˈmuːvəb(ə)l/ adj
unbeweglich
incapable of being physically moved
steadfast

immune /ɪˈmjuːn/ adj
immun
protected due to innate resistance to pathogens

immune system n
Immunsystem
system that protects the body from foreign material and organisms

immunity /ɪˈmjuːnəti/ n
Freistellung
exemption from specified duties
Immunität
the quality of being resistant to infection
exemption from legal prosecution
resistance to a specific thing

immunize v
immunisieren
to make someone or something immune to something
to inoculate someone, as thus produce immunity from a disease

immunologist n
Immunologe Immunologin
person who studies immunology

immunology n
Immunologie
branch of medicine

immurement n
Einmauerung
capital punishment by entombing for life

immutable adj
unveränderlich unveränderbar
unable to be changed without exception

imp /ɪmp/ n
Kobold Schlingel Teufelchen

impact /ɪmˈpækt/ /ˈɪmpækt/ n
Einschlag Aufprall Aufschlag
a collision
the force or energy of a collision of two objects
Belastung Druck Stoß
a forced impinging
Auswirkung Beeinflussung Einfluss Einwirkung
a significant or strong influence

impact /ɪmˈpækt/ /ˈɪmpækt/ v
kollidieren einschlagen zusammenstossen
to collide or strike
zusammenpressen
to compress
beeinflussen beeinträchtigen einwirken
to influence

impact crater n
Einschlagkrater Impaktkrater
crater formed from an impact

impair /ɪmˈpɛə/ v
verschlechtern beeinträchtigen beschädigen schmälern schwächen schädigen
have a diminishing effect on

impaired adj
beeinträchtigt behindert gemindert geschädigt gestört verschlimmert
Rendered less effective

impairment n
Abschwächung Beeinträchtigung Behinderung Einschränkung Minderung Schmälerung
result of being impaired

impala /ɪmˈpɑːlə/ n
Impala
African antelope

impale /ɪmˈpeɪl/ v
aufspießen
pierce something with any long, pointed object
pfählen
put to death by piercing with a pale

impalement n
Pfählung
act of torturing

impaler n
Pfähler Pfählerin
one who impales

imparisyllabic /ɪmˌpæɹɪsɪˈlæbɪk/ adj
ungleichsilbig
not having the same number of syllables

impart /ɪmˈpɑːt/ /ɪmˈpɑːɹt/ v
mitteilen vermitteln weitergeben
communicate the knowledge of
gewähren weitergeben
to give a part or share

impartial /ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/ adj
unparteiisch unparteilich
treating all parties, rivals or disputants equally

impartiality n
Unparteilichkeit Objektivität Unvoreingenommenheit
The quality of being impartial; fairness

impassable adj
unpassierbar unüberwindbar unüberwindlich
incapable of being passed over, crossed, or negotiated

impasse /ˈæmpɑːs/ /ˈɪmpæs/ n
Sackgasse Hängepartie Patt Pattsituation ausweglose Situtation festgefahrene Situation
deadlock or stalemate situation

impassioned adj
erregt leidenschaftlich
fervent

impassive /ɪmˈpæsɪv/ adj
gefühllos gleichmütig leidenschaftslos teilnahmslos
having, or revealing, no emotion
unbewegt
still or motionless

impatience /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/ n
Ungeduld
quality of being impatient

impatient /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/ adj
ungeduldig
restless and intolerant of delays

impatiently /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/ adv
ungeduldig
without patience

impeach /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/ v
anklagen
to bring legal proceeding against public official
verhindern
to hinder

impeachment /imˈpitʃmənt/ /ɪmˈpiːtʃmənt/ n
Anklage wegen Landesverrats Anklage wegen eines Staatsschutzdelikts Beschuldigung des Landesverrats
accusation that a person has committed a crime against the state
Abqualifizierung Diskreditierung Herabwürdigung Infragestellen Infragestellung
act of calling into question or challenging the accuracy or propriety of something
Amtsenthebung Amtsenthebungsverfahren
act of impeaching or charging a public official with misconduct

impeccable /ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/ adj
unfehlbar makellos untadelig
Incapable of wrongdoing or sin; immaculate
einwandfrei tadellos fehlerfrei makellos
Perfect, having no faults, flaws or errors

impeccably /ɪmˈpɛk.ə.bli/ adv
tadellos
in a perfect or flawless manner

impedance /ɪmˈpiːdn̩s/ n
Impedanz
physics, measure of opposition to flow of current

impede /ɪmˈpiːd/ v
behindern hemmen erschweren hindern vereiteln
to get in the way of; to hinder

impediment /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/ n
Behinderung Hindernis
hindrance; that which impedes progress

impend /ɪmˈpɛnd/ v
bevorstehen drohen sich ankündigen
be about to happen

impending /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/ adj
bevorstehend
about to happen

impenetrable adj
undurchlässig
not penetrable

imperative /ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ adj
zwingend
authoritatively or absolutely directive
notwendig essentiell essenziell unverzichtbar wesentlich
essential

imperative /ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ n
Muss
essential action

imperative mood n
Imperativ Befehlsform
imperative mood

imperatorial adj
imperatorisch
commanding, authoritative
relating to the title or office of imperator

imperfect /ɪmˈpɝːfɪkt/ n
Imperfekt Imperfektum
past tense

imperfective adj
imperfektiv
related to the imperfective aspect

imperfective n
imperfektiv
imperfective aspect; verb with this aspect

imperfective aspect n
Imperfektum
feature of a verb

imperial /ɪmˈpɪ.ɹi.əl/ adj
kaiserlich
related to an empire
imperial
related to the British measurement system

imperialism /ɪmˈpɪ.ɹi.əˌlɪz.m̩/ n
Imperialismus
the policy of extending power, by force

imperialistic /ɪmˌpɪəɹi.əlˈɪstɪk/ /ɪmˌpɪɹi.əˈlɪstɪk/ adj
imperialistisch
of or pertaining to imperialism

imperil /ɪmˈpɛɹ əl/ v
gefährden
to put in peril
riskieren
to risk

imperilment n
Gefährdung
act of imperiling

imperious /ɪmˈpɪəɹi.əs/ /ɪmˈpɪɹi.əs/ adj
herrisch
domineering, overbearing
majestätisch königlich
imperial or regal

impermeable adj
dicht
impossible to permeate
not allowing passage of liquids

impersonal /ɪmˈpɝsənəl/ adj
unpersönlich
grammar
lacking warmth or emotion
not representing a person

impersonal verb n
impersonales Verb unpersönliches Verb unpersönliches Zeitwort
verb used only in the infinitive or in the third-person

impersonate /ɪmˈpɜːsəneɪt/ v
sich ausgeben als
assume identity of

impersonator n
Imitator Imitatorin
entertainer
Hochstapler Hochstaplerin
one who fraudulently impersonates

impertinence /ɪm.ˈpɜː.tɪ.nəns/ /ɪm.ˈpɝ.tɨ.nəns/ n
Belanglosigkeit Irrelevanz Unbedeutendheit Unbedeutsamkeit Unerheblichkeit Unmaßgeblichkeit
Lack of pertinence; irrelevance
Unangebrachtheit Ungehörigkeit
The fact or character of being out of place; inappropriateness
Ungehörigkeit Unverfrorenheit Unverschämtheit
insolence

impertinent /ɪm.ˈpɜː.tɪ.nənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɝ.tɨ.nənt/ adj
unverschämt
insolent, ill-mannered
irrelevant unwichtig
irrelevant

impervious /ɪmˈpɜːvi.əs/ /ɪmˈpɝ.vi.əs/ adj
undurchdringbar undurchdringlich
immune to damage or effect
undurchlässig
preventative of any penetration; impenetrable, impermeable
gleichgültig unempfindlich
unaffected or unable to be affected by

impetigo /ɪmpɪˈtaɪɡəʊ/ n
Impetigo Eiterflechte
contagious bacterial skin disease

impetuous /imˈpɛtʃuəs/ adj
stürmisch ungestüm brüsk heftig
characterized by sudden and violent force
impulsiv leidenschaftlich ungestüm unüberlegt
describing one who makes arbitrary decisions

impetus /ˈɪm.pə.təs/ n
Triebkraft
a force, either internal or external, that impels; an impulse
Schub Schwung Wucht
an activity in response to a stimulus
Anschub Anstoß Antrieb Schub Schwung
something that impels
Anschub Antrieb
the force or energy associated with a moving body; a stimulus

impious /ˈɪmpi.əs/ adj
pietätlos
lacking reverence or respect, especially towards a god
not pious

implacable /ɪmˈplækəb(ə)l/ /ɪmˈplækəbəl/ adj
unerbittlich
adamant; immovable
unversöhnlich
not able to be placated or appeased

implant /ɪmˈplænt/ /ɪmˈplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmˌplænt/ n
Implantat
anything surgically implanted in the body

implant /ɪmˈplænt/ /ɪmˈplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmˌplænt/ v
einpflanzen implantieren
insert (something) surgically into the body

implantable adj
implantierbar
Capable of being implanted

implantation /ɪmplɑːnˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Implantation
anatomy: way an organ becomes inserted into its place
surgery: act of inserting an implant

implantology n
Implantologie
science of or techniques involved in dental implants

implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ /ˈɪmpləmɛnt/ n
Werkzeug Gerät Arbeitsgerät
a tool

implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ v
implementieren ausführen durchführen erfüllen umsetzen vollziehen
bring about

implementation n
Implementierung
process of moving an idea from concept to reality
result of implementing something

implementer /ˈɪmplɪmentəɹ/ n
Implementierer Implementiererin
person who implements

implicate /ˈɪmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈɪmplɪkət/ v
implikatieren
to have as an implicature

implication /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/ n
Folge Schlussfolgerung
logical connective
Folge
logical consequence
Auswirkung Bedeutung Folge Tragweite
possible effect or result of a decision or action
Andeutung
that which is implied, but not expressed

implicature n
Implikatur
An implied meaning

implicit /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/ adj
implizit
implied indirectly
contained in the essential nature

implied /ɪmˈplaɪd/ adj
impliziert
suggested without being stated directly

implosion n
Implosion
action of imploding

imply /ɪmˈplaɪ/ v
bedeuten implizieren
to express suggestively rather than as a direct statement
implizieren zur Folge haben
to have as a consequence
implizieren
to suggest by a logical inference

impolite /ɪmpəˈlaɪt/ adj
unhöflich
not polite

imponderability n
Imponderabilie Unwägbarkeit
state or characteristic of being imponderable

imponderable /ɪmˈpɑːndəɹəbl/ /ɪmˈpɒndəɹəbl/ adj
unberechenbar unkalkulierbar unwägbar
difficult or impossible to comprehend
unwägbar
not ponderable; without sensible or appreciable weight

imponderableness n
Unabwägbarkeit Unwägbarkeit
state or characteristic of being imponderable

import /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪmˈpoət/ /ɪmˈpɔɹt/ /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɪm.poət/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ n
Import Einfuhr
practice of importing
Importgut Importware
something brought in from a foreign country

import /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪmˈpoət/ /ɪmˈpɔɹt/ /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɪm.poət/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ v
importieren einführen
to bring in from a foreign country

importance /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ n
Wichtigkeit Belang
quality or condition of being important or worthy of note
Wichtigkeit
significance or prominence

important /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹtənt/ /ɪmˈpo.tənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ adj
wichtig
having relevant and crucial value

importer n
Importeur
a person or company who imports goods into a country

importune /ɪmpɔɹˈtuːn/ /ɪmpɔːˈtjuːn/ v
bedrängen belästigen
to harass with persistent requests

importunity /ɪmpɔːˈtjuːnɪti/ /ˌɪmpɔɹˈtuːnɪti/ n
Bedingungslisigkeit
constant and instant demanding
Ungewohnheit
obsolete: unseasonableness

impose /ɪmˈpoʊz/ /ɪmˈpəʊz/ v
auferlegen
to be an inconvenience
auferlegen aufzwingen
to establish or apply by authority

imposing /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/ /ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/ adj
imposant beeindruckend
magnificent and impressive because of appearance, size, stateliness or dignity

impossibility n
Unmöglichkeit Unmögliches
The quality of being impossible

impossible /ɪmˈpɒsɪbəl/ adj
unmöglich
not able to be done
never happening
very difficult to deal with

impossibly adv
unheimlich
contrary to what was thought possible
unmöglich
to the point of impossibility

impostor /ɪmˈpɑstɚ/ /ɪmˈpɒstə/ n
Betrüger Hochstapler
someone who uses assumed identity

impostor syndrome /ɪmˈpɑstɚ ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ɪmˈpɒstə ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
Betrüger-Phänomen Hochstapler-Syndrom Impostor-Phänomen Impostor-Syndrom Mogelpackungs-Syndrom
psychological phenomenon in which a person is unable to internalize accomplishments

impotence n
Impotenz Zeugungsunfähigkeit
erectile dysfunction
Machtlosigkeit
powerlessness

impotent /ˈɪm.pə.tənt/ adj
impotent
incapable of sexual intercourse

impound /ɪmˈpaʊ̯nd/ /ˈɪmpaʊ̯nd/ v
beschlagnahmen konfiszieren
to hold in the custody of a court or its delegate

impoverish v
verarmen
to become poor
arm
to make poor

impoverished /ɪmˈpɑvəɹɪʃt/ /ɪmˈpɒv(ə)ɹɪʃt/ adj
verarmt
Reduced to poverty

impoverishment n
Verarmung
state of being impoverished

impracticable /ɪmˈpɹaktɪkəb(ə)l/ adj
unausführbar
not practicable

impractical adj
unpraktisch unbrauchbar unnütz untauglich
not practical

imprecation /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
Fluch
a curse
Verwünschung
act of imprecating, or invoking evil upon someone

imprecise /ɪmpɹəˈsaɪs/ adj
ungenau
not precise or exact

impregnate /ɪmˈpɹɛɡneɪt/ v
befruchten schwängern besamen
to cause to become pregnant
imprägnieren
to fill pores or spaces with a substance

impresario n
Impresario
a manager or producer in the entertainment industry

impress /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɪmpɹɛs/ v
beeindrucken
(transitive) affect (someone) strongly and often favourably
prägen
mark or stamp (something) using pressure

impressed /ɪmˈpɹɛst/ adj
beeindruckt
strongly affected, especially favourably

impression /ɪmˈpɹɛʃən/ n
Abdruck Eindruck
indentation or depression made by pressure
Eindruck
overall effect of something
outward appearance

impressionism n
Impressionismus
movement in art
music: style
poetry: style

impressionist n
Impressionist
One who adheres to impressionism

impressive /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ adj
eindrucksvoll beeindruckend imposant
making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress

imprint /ɪmˈpɹɪnt/ /ˈɪm.pɹɪnt/ n
Aufdruck Gepräge
a distinctive marking, symbol or logo
Abdruck Aufdruck Gepräge
an impression; the mark left behind by printing something
Impressum
the name and details of a publisher or printer, as printed in a book etc

imprint /ˈɪm.pɹɪnt/ v
abdrucken aufdrucken einprägen
to leave a print, impression, image, etc.

imprison /ɪmˈpɹɪzən/ v
einsperren einkerkern
put in prison

imprisonment /ɪmˈpɹɪzn̩.mənt/ n
Haft Gefangenschaft
confinement

improbable adj
unwahrscheinlich
not likely to be true
not likely to happen

improbably adv
unwahrscheinlich
in an improbable manner

impromptu /ɪmˈpɹɑmpt(j)u/ /ɪmˈpɹɒmptju/ adj
improvisiert
improvised

impromptu /ɪmˈpɹɑmpt(j)u/ /ɪmˈpɹɒmptju/ n
Impromptu
short composition

improper /ɪmˈpɹɑ.pɚ/ /ɪmˈpɹɒp.ə/ /ɪmˈpɹɔp.ə/ adj
unhöflich
not in keeping with conventional mores or good manners
unpassend
unsuitable to needs or circumstances

impropriety n
Ungehörigkeit
being improper

improve /ɪmˈpɹuːv/ v
sich verbessern
to become better
verbessern
to make something better

improvement /ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt/ n
Verbesserung
act of improving

improvisation n
Improvisation
act or art of composing and rendering music, poetry, and the like, extemporaneously
musical technique, characteristic of blues music
that which is improvised; an impromptu

improvise /ˈɪmpɹəvaɪz/ v
improvisieren
to make something up as one goes on

improvised adj
improvisiert
created by improvisation

improvised explosive device n
unkonventionelle Spreng- und Brandvorrichtung
explosive weapon

imprudent /ɪmˈpɹudənt/ adj
unbedacht unklug
not prudent; wanting in prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not attentive to consequence; improper

impudence /ˈɪmpjədəns/ n
Unverschämtheit Flegelei Frechheit Vermessenheit
impudent language, conduct or behavior
Unverschämtheit Frechheit Flegelei Vermessenheit
quality of being impudent

impudent /ˈɪmpjədənt/ adj
frech unverschämt dreist impertinent respektlos schamlos
Not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced

impugn /ɪmˈpjuːn/ v
angreifen
To assault, attack
anfechten bestreiten widersprechen
To verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action
anfechten bestreiten angreifen in Zweifel ziehen infrage stellen
question the validity of

impulse /ˈɪmpʌls/ n
Kraftstoß
(physics) integral force over time
Impuls Triebkraft
sudden force that impels
Drang innerer Antrieb
wish

impulse response n
Gewichtsfunktion Impulsantwort Stoßantwort
output from a brief input signal

impulsive /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ adj
impulsiv
actuated by impulse or by transient feelings
highly reactive; inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration

impulsiveness n
Impulsivität impulsives Wesen
the quality of being impulsive

impulsivity n
Impulsivität impulsives Wesen
impulsivity

impunity /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/ n
Straflosigkeit
exemption from punishment
freedom from punishment or retribution; security from any reprisal or injurious consequences of an action, behaviour etc.

impure adj
unrein
impure

impureness n
Unreinheit
condition of being impure

impurity /ɪmˈpjɝɪti/ n
Fremdkörper Unreinheit
a component or additive that renders something else impure
Unreinheit
a state of immorality
Unreinheit Verunreinigung
the condition of being impure

imputation /ˌɪm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
Unterstellung
act of imputing
that which has been imputed

impute /ɪmˈpjuːt/ v
anrechnen zurechnen
to ascribe sin or righteousness
unterstellen zuschreiben
to attribute or credit to
zuschreiben
to attribute to a cause or source
betrachten einberechnen einbeziehen einkalkulieren erwägen in Betracht ziehen
to take account of; regard

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ adj
in
in fashion, popular

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ adv
herein hinein
moving to the interior

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ preposition
mit
by the virtue of
in
contained by
into
surrounded by
a state
after a period of time
within a certain elapsed time
pertaining to
in im unter während
during
auf
language, script, or tone
von in
part, member of

in God's name adv
in Gottes Namen in Herrgotts Namen in aller Welt um Himmels willen
intensifier

in a hurry
in Eile es eilig haben
rushed, hurried; short of time

in a jiffy
in null Komma nichts ruck, zuck
very quickly; without delay

in a manner of speaking
in gewisser Weise sozusagen
as it were, figuratively speaking, in a manner, in a way, in a certain respect

in a minute
gleich
very soon

in a nutshell adv
kurzgesagt mit einem Worte
in summary

in a pinch
im Notfall
in a difficult situation

in a way
gewissermaßen in gewisser Weise
to a certain degree, or in a certain sense

in addition adv
außerdem ferner zusätzlich
also; as well

in any case adv
auf jeden Fall jedenfalls sowieso trotzdem unbedingt
at any rate

in any way, shape, or form
in jeglicher Form
in any way at all

in between preposition
zwischen
between

in broad daylight
am helllichten Tag
in ample natural illumination
in blatant and visible manner

in case /ɪn ˈkeɪs/ conjunction
falls im Falle
Because event X might occur

in case of preposition
falls im Falle
in the event of

in charge adj
verantwortlich zuständig
having responsibility

in cold blood
kaltblütig
in a ruthless and unfeeling manner

in common
gemeinsam gemein
held in joint possession

in conclusion
abschließend zum Schluss
as a conclusion

in demand adj
begehrt gesucht
sought-after

in detail adv
ausführlich detailliert in allen Einzelheiten
with all particulars

in due time
zu gegebener Zeit zur rechten Zeit
eventually

in earnest adj
ernsthaft
sincere; determined; truthful

in earnest adv
ernsthaft
seriously; sincerely, in a significant manner

in fact
tatsächlich in Wirklichkeit
actually, in truth

in fairness
fairerweise gerechterweise
for the sake of balance

in favor of preposition
zugunsten
in support of

in flagrante delicto /ɪn fləˌɡɹæn.teɪ dɪˈlɪk.təʊ/ adv
auf frischer Tat
in the act of committing a misdeed
in flagranti
while performing sexual activity

in for a penny, in for a pound /ɪn fɔɹ ə ˈpɛ.ni ɪn fɔɹ ə paʊnd/ /ɪn fəɹə ˈpɛ.ni ɪn fəɹə paʊnd/ proverb
wer A sagt, muss auch B sagen wenn schon, denn schon
Expressing recognition that one must, having started something, see it through to its end, rather than stopping short thereof

in force
in Kraft
applicable

in front
vorn vorne
in the position ahead

in front of preposition
vor
at or near the front part of
in the presence of someone
located before (something else)

in good hands
in guten Händen
under guidance

in keeping with preposition
entsprechend gemäß in Übereinstimmung mit
in accordance with

in kind adv
in Sachleistungen
with goods or services

in layman's terms
allgemeinverständlich auf eine für Laien verständliche Weise
phrased simply

in lieu /ɪn.luː/ adv
anstatt anstelle statt
instead (of); in place (of)

in lieu of preposition
als Ersatz für
instead; in place of; as a substitute for

in light of preposition
angesichts
given, considering

in love
verliebt in
followed by "with": enamored (of a person, etc.)
verliebt
of a person or persons: enamored

in memoriam /ɪn məˈmɔɹi.əm/ /ɪn məˈmɔːɹi.əm/ adv
im Andenken (an) im Gedenken (an) in Memoriam in memoriam zum Gedächtnis (an or + genitive) zur Erinnerung (an or + genitive)
in memory of

in my humble opinion
meiner bescheidenen Meinung nach
used to introduce or qualify a statement

in my opinion
meiner Meinung nach meines Erachtens ich bin der Meinung
according to me

in no time
im Nu in einem Nu in null Komma nichts
very soon

in one's element
in seinem Element sein
in a suitable environment

in one's own right
auf Grund eigener Begabung aus eigenem Recht aus eigener Kraft eigen eigenständig selber
as a consequence of one's own skill, qualification or state

in order that conjunction
damit auf dass sodass um ... zu
so that

in order to phraseologicalUnit
behufs damit zu
as a means of achieving the specified aim

in other words
mit anderen Worten
stated or interpreted another way

in particular adv
insbesondere
especially, individually or specifically

in passing
beiläufig nebenbei zwischen Tür und Angel
incidentally

in person
persönlich höchstpersönlich in Person
actually present

in power
an der Macht
currently ruling

in principle
im Prinzip prinzipiell
with regard to fundamentals

in private
unter vier Augen
privately

in question adj
fraglich in Frage stellen infrage
in doubt, under dispute
fraglich infrage kommend
under consideration or discussion

in respect of preposition
bezüglich in Bezug auf
pertaining to

in retrospect
rückblickend zurückblickend
as can be seen now but was not seen at the outset

in return
im Gegenzug
in exchange, as a means of reciprocating

in spades /ɪn ˈspeɪds/
in höchstem Maße
to excess

in spite of preposition
trotz
despite

in terms of preposition
bezüglich hinsichtlich in Bezug auf in Hinsicht auf
In relation to, concerning, regarding

in the act
auf frischer Tat
in the process of doing something

in the blink of an eye
im Augenblick in einem Augenblick
immediately, instantaneously

in the end
letztendlich schließlich zu guter Letzt zuallerletzt
eventually, finally

in the first place /ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst pleɪs/ /ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst plæɪs/ /ɪn ðə ˈfɜ˞st pleɪs/
an erster Stelle erstens überhaupt erst
to begin with

in the flesh
fleischgeworden im Fleische
incarnate
aus Fleisch und Blut in echt
with one's own body and presence

in the future
Zukunft künftig zukünftig
at a future time

in the here and now
im Hier und Jetzt

in the know
eingeweiht im Bilde über etwas sein
informed, aware

in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king proverb
unter den Blinden ist der Einäugige König
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king

in the limelight
im Mittelpunkt des Interesses im Rampenlicht
focus of attention

in the long run
auf lange Sicht langfristig
eventually

in the loop
auf dem Laufenden
informed

in the making
im Werden
in the process of being made

in the middle of preposition
beim dabei im verfahren
engaged in but not finished with

in the midst of preposition
dazwischen in der Mitte von mittendrin mittenmang
in the middle of; amidst; amongst

in the mood
Lust haben auf
disposed to do (something)

in the name of
im Namen von
with appeal to

in the offing
in Aussicht
in the foreseeable future; on the horizon

in the open
unter freiem Himmel
outdoors

in the past
Vergangenheit
at a past time

in the process of preposition
beim dabei im verfahren
engaged in but not finished with

in the red
in den Roten in den roten Zahlen
in debt

in the same boat adj
im selben Boot
in the same situation

in the same breath
im gleichen Atemzug im selben Atemzug

in the throes of
inmitten mitten in voll beschäftigt mit
busily involved in an important activity

in the wake of preposition
infolge
as a result of

in the way
im Weg
obstructing

in the wild
in freier Natur in freier Wildbahn wildlebend
not domesticated

in the world
in Gottes Namen in Herrgotts Namen in aller Welt um Himmels willen
intensifier

in three days adv
überübermorgen in drei Tagen

in time
im Takt
(music) in the correct tempo
in rhythm
mit der Zeit
as time passes
rechtzeitig
at or before the time assigned
sufficiently early (for something)
Im Takt
at the same rhythm as (with someone/something)

in total
insgesamt pauschal
including all aspects of something

in turn
wiederum
having a relationship sequentially comparable to one just mentioned
der Reihe nach nacheinander
one after the other; successively

in twain
entzwei
in halves

in vain adv
vergebens vergeblich
without success

in view of preposition
angesichts
considering

in vitro fertilization n
In-vitro-Fertilisation
(medicine) the fertilization of an egg by sperm outside of a woman's body

in wine, there is truth proverb
im Wein liegt die Wahrheit
one tells the truth under the influence of alcohol

in-circuit adj
in-circuit schaltungsintern

in-depth adj
tiefgehend ausführlich eingehend tiefgründig
thorough, comprehensive

in-joke /ˈɪnˌd͡ʒəʊk/ n
Insiderwitz
piece of humour understood only by a group of people

in-law n
angeheirateter Verwandter
relative by marriage

in-your-face adj
aggresiv provokativ
aggressively or blatantly confrontational

inability /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ n
Unfähigkeit Unvermögen
lack of the ability to do something; incapability

inaccuracy n
Ungenauigkeit
inaccurate statement
incorrect calibration of a measuring device, or incorrect use; lack of precision
lack of accuracy

inaction /ɪnˈækʃən/ n
Nichtstun Tatenlosigkeit Trägheit Untätigkeit
want of action or activity

inactive /ɪnˈæktɪv/ adj
inaktiv untätig
not active, temporarily or permanently

inactivity n
Untätigkeit
quality of being inactive

inadequate adj
unangemessen unzulänglich inadäquat ungeeignet unzureichend
Not adequate

inadvertent /ˌɪnədˈvɜːtn̩t/ /ˌɪnədˈvɝtn̩t/ adj
irrtümlich unbeabsichtigt versehentlich
not intentional

inadvertently adv
irrtümlich unbeabsichtigterweise versehentlich
unintentionally

inalienable /ɪˈneɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/ /ɪˈneɪ.lɪ.ə.nə.bəl/ adj
unabdingbar unveräußerlich
incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred to another; not alienable

inane /ɪˈneɪn/ adj
sinnlos albern bedeutungslos inhaltsleer sinnfrei
lacking sense or meaning

inanimacy n
Unbelebtheit
quality of being inanimate

inanimate /ɪnˈænɪmət/ adj
unbelebt
in grammar
leblos
not alive
bewegungslos unbewegbar
not mobile

inanity /ɪˈnænɪti/ n
Inanität
property of being inane

inappropriate /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/ /ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/ adj
unangemessen unangebracht
not appropriate or suitable

inappropriateness n
Unangebrachtsein Unangemessensein
quality
Unangebrachtheit Unangemessenheit
result

inarticulate /ɪn.ɑɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/ /ɪn.ɑːˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/ adj
gliederlos
not having joints or other articulations
sprachlos unfähig zu sprechen
speechless
unartikuliert undeutlich
unable to speak with clarity

inaudible adj
unhörbar
unable to be heard

inaugurate /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊɹət/ v
vereidigen
to dedicate ceremoniously
einführen
to induct into office

inauguration /ɪnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Inauguration Amtseinführung
act of inaugurating

inauspicious adj
ungünstig
boding ill

inborn adj
angeboren
Innate, possessed by an organism at birth

inbox /ˈɪnbɑks/ /ˈɪnbɒks/ n
Posteingang
electronic folder

inbreeding n
Inzucht
breeding between members of small population

incalculable adj
unabsehbar unkalkulierbar
impossible to calculate
unschätzbar
very great or numerous

incalculably adv
unabsehbar
in an incalculable manner

incandescent /ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.ənt/ adj
Glüh- glühend
emitting light as result of heating
weißglühend
shining brightly

incantation /inkænˈteɪʃən/ n
Beschwörung
formula

incapacity /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪti/ n
Unfähigkeit
lack of a capacity

incarcerate /ɪnˈkɑɹ.səˌɹeɪt/ /ɪnˈkɑː.səˌɹeɪt/ v
einsperren
to lock away in prison

incarceration n
Einkerkerung
act of confining, or the state of being confined; imprisonment

incarnate /ɪnˈkɑːneɪt/ /ˈɪnkɑːneɪt/ adj
fleischgeworden inkarnat
given a bodily form

incarnation n
Inbegriff Inkarnation Verkörperung
Verkörperung
incarnate being or form

incautiously adv
unvorsichtig
without caution

incendiary /ɪnˈsɛn.di.ɛɹ.i/ /ɪnˈsɛn.dɪ.əɹ.i/ adj
Brand entflammbar entzündlich
capable of causing fire
Reiz
inflammatory, emotionally charged
aufrührerisch aufwieglerisch hetzerisch
intentionally stirring up strife, riot, rebellion

incendiary /ɪnˈsɛn.di.ɛɹ.i/ /ɪnˈsɛn.dɪ.əɹ.i/ n
Brand Brandbombe
something capable of causing fire

incense /ɪnˈsɛns/ /ˈɪnsɛns/ n
Weihrauch Räuchwerk
A perfume often used in the rites of various religions

incentive /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ n
Bonus
cash bonus
Anreiz Ansporn
something that motivates

inception /ɪnˈsɛpʃən/ n
Anfang Beginn Einführung
the creation or beginning of something

incessantly /ɪnˈsɛs.ənt.li/ adv
unaufhörlich ständig fortwährend immerzu in einem fort
in a manner without pause or stop

incest /ˈɪnsɛst/ n
Inzest Blutschande
sexual relations between close relatives

incestuous adj
inzestuös
pertaining to or engaging in incest

inch /ɪntʃ/ n
Zoll
unit of length
unspecified but very short distance

inchoate /ɪnˈkoʊeɪt/ /ɪnˈkoʊət/ /ɪnˈkəʊeɪt/ /ɪnˈkəʊət/ adj
chaotisch
chaotic, incoherent
beginnend im Entstehen begriffen unausgegoren
not fully formed

incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ adj
anhaftend dazugehörend folgend gehörend zu inherent inhärent
arising as the result of an event
auftreffend einfallend
physics: falling on a surface

incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ n
Ereignisfall Folge Nebeneffekt Nebenfolge Nebenhandlung Nebensache
(minor) event incidental to others
Affaire Ereignis Fehler Störfall Vorfall Zwischenfall
event causing interruption or crisis
Vorfall Ereignis Geschehnis Begebenheit Episode Vorkommnis
event or occurrence

incidental /ɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/ [ɪnsɪˈdɛ.ɾ̃əl] adj
einfallend
entering or approaching, prior to reflection
Begleit- Neben- Sonder- anfallend begleitend beiläufig
loosely associated; existing as a byproduct, tangent, or accident; being a likely consequence
Zufall zufällig
occurring by chance

incidental /ɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/ [ɪnsɪˈdɛ.ɾ̃əl] n
Nebenausgabe Nebenkosten Nebensächlichkeit Nebenumstand
minor items, not further defined
Nebensächliches Unvorhergesehenes
something that is incidental

incidental music n
Bühnenmusik
music played as background

incidentally adv
apropos im Übrigen nebenbei gesagt übrigens
by the way
nebenbei
in an incidental manner
zufällig zufälligerweise
without looking for sth/sb

incidentals n
Kleinkram Kleinmaterial Nebenausgaben Verbrauchsmaterial unvorhergesehene Ausgaben
small items that are not individually identified

incinerate v
verbrennen
destroy by burning

incineration n
Verbrennung
the act of incinerating

incinerator n
Verbrennungsanlage
furnace that burns refuse

incipient /ɪnˈsɪp.i.ənt/ adj
einsetzend
beginning, starting

incircle n
Inkreis
the circle within a polygon that is tangent to each side

incision /ɪnˈsɪʒən/ n
Einschnitt
cut

incisor /ɪnˈsaɪzə/ /ɪnˈsaɪzəɹ/ n
Schneidezahn
tooth

incite /ɪnˈsaɪt/ v
anstacheln
to rouse, stir up or excite

inciter n
Anstachler
one who incites

incivility /ɪnsɪˈvɪlɪti/ n
Grobheit Unhöflichkeit unhöfliches Benehmen
state of being uncivil; lack of courtesy; rudeness in manner

inclination /ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
Neigung
mental tendency
physical tilt or bend

incline /ɪnˈklaɪn/ /ˈɪn.klaɪn/ v
neigen
bend (something) out of a given plane or direction
slope
to tend to do or believe something

inclined /ɪnˈklaɪnd/ adj
geneigt
having a tendency, preference, likelihood, or disposition
schräg
slanted, sloped

include /ɪnˈkluːd/ v
einschließen mit einbeziehen
to bring into as a part or member
to contain, as part of a whole

including /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/ preposition
einschließlich inklusive
Such as, among which

inclusion /ɪnˈkluːʒən/ n
Einschluss
act of including, i.e. adding or annexing, (something) to a group, set or total
addition or annex to a group, set or total

inclusion compound n
Einschlussverbindung Einschlußkomplex

inclusively adv
einschließlich
in an inclusive fashion

incoherent adj
inkohärent unzusammenhängend unlogisch unvereinbar
lacking coherence, inconsistent
lose nicht verbunden nicht zusammenhängend
not physically coherent

incombustible adj
feuersicher unbrennbar unverbrennbar
not flammable

income /ˈɪnˌkʌm/ n
Einkommen
Money one earns by working or by capitalising on the work of others

income statement n
Gewinn- und Verlustrechnung
financial statement of net income

income tax n
Einkommensteuer
tax levied on income

incoming adj
eingehend
coming in

incommensurability /ˌɪŋkəˌmɛnʃʊɹəˈbɪlɪti/ n
Inkommensurabilität
state or characteristic of being incommensurable

incomparable /ɪŋˈkɑmp(ə)rəbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɒmp(ə)rəbəl/ adj
unvergleichlich
beyond comparison

incompatibilism n
Inkompatibilismus

incompatibilistic adj
inkompatibilistisch

incompatibility /ˌɪnkəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪti/ n
Inkompatibilität Unvereinberkeit
the quality or state of being incompatible

incompatible /ˌɪŋkəmˈpætɪbəl/ adj
inkompatibel unvereinbar
impossible to coexist; irreconcilable

incompetence n
Inkompetenz
inability to perform

incompetent adj
inkompetent unfähig
unskilled, lacking normally expected degree of ability

incomplete /ɪn.kəm.ˈpliːt/ adj
unvollständig
not complete

incomplete sentence n
unvollständiger Satz
a group of words which appears to convey only part of a complete thought (grammar)

incompleteness n
Unvollständigkeit
incomplete state or condition

incomprehensible /ˌɪnkɑmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/ adj
unverständlich unbegreiflich unfassbar
impossible or very difficult to understand

incomprehensibleness n
Unverständlichkeit
the state of being incomprehensible

incompressible adj
inkompressibel
not compressible

inconceivable /ɪŋ.kən.ˈsiː.və.bɫ̩/ adj
unbegreiflich unfassbar unfasslich unglaublich nicht wahrnehmbar
unable to be conceived, unbelievable

incongruity n
Inkongruenz
a thing that is incongruous
Disparität Inkongruenz Nichtübereinstimmung Ungleichheit Unvereinbarkeit
being incongruous
Diskrepanz Mißverhältnis Unterschied Unvereinbarkeit
point of disagreement

incongruous /ɪnˈkɑn.ɡɹu.əs/ /ɪnˈkɒn.ɡɹʊu.ʌs/ /ɪnˈkɒŋ.ɹʊu.ʌs/ /ɪŋˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.əs/ adj
disparat nicht zusammenpassend uneinheitlich ungleich unpassend unvereinbar
not matching

incongruously adv
unpassenderweise
in an incongruous manner

inconsiderate /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdəɹɪt/ adj
rücksichtslos
not considerate of others

inconsistent /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/ adj
inkonsistent
not consistent

inconsolable adj
untröstlich
Not consolable

inconspicuous /ˌɪn.kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ adj
unauffällig
not prominent or easily noticeable

incontestable adj
unbestreitbar unanfechtbar
Not contestable; indisputable

incontinence /ɪnˈkɒntɪnəns/ n
Inkontinenz
inability to restrain discharge
Hemmungslosigkeit Zügellosigkeit
lack of self-restraint

incontrovertibly /ɪnˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː(ɹ).tɪ.bli/ /ˌɪnˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.tə.bli/ adv
unwiderlegbar zweifellos
in incontrovertible manner

inconvenience n
Unannehmlichkeit
something inconvenient or bothering

inconvenience v
Unannehmlichkeiten bereiten lästig sein stören
to bother or discomfort

inconvenient adj
lästig ungelegen unpassend inopportun unangebracht unannehmlich
not convenient

incorporate /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚe(ɪ)t/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚeɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔː(ɹ).pəɹ.eɪt/ v
einverleiben gründen
form into a legal company
beinhalten enthalten hinzufügen
include as a part or ingredient
einbinden inkorporieren integrieren
mix, blend

incorrectly adv
falsch unrichtig
in an incorrect manner

incorrigible /ɪnˈkɒɹɨdʒɨb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɔɹɨdʒɨb(ə)l/ adj
unverbesserbar
defective and materially impossible to correct or set aright
unverbesserlich
determined, unalterable
impervious to correction by punishment or pain
incurably depraved

incorruptibility n
Unbestechlichkeit
being incorruptible

incorruptible adj
moralisch gefestigt nicht korrumpierbar unbestechlich
incapable of being bribed or morally corrupted
unverderblich unvergänglich unzerstörbar
not subject to corruption or decay

increasable adj
vergrößerbar
able to be increased

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ n
Anstieg Erhöhung Zunahme Ansteigen Anwachsen Steigen
act of becoming larger
Zunahme Anstieg Erhöhung Steigerung Vergrößerung Wachstum
increased amount

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ v
zunehmen anwachsen vergrößern wachsen erhöhen steigern
become larger

increasingly adv
zunehmend
increasing in amount or intensity

incredible /ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbəl/ adj
erstaunlich verblüffend verwunderlich
amazing
wunderbar fabelhaft herrlich
marvellous
unglaublich unglaubhaft
too implausible to be credible

incredulity /ˌɪnkɹɪˈdjuːlɪti/ n
Ungläubigkeit
religious disbelief
unwillingness to believe; doubt about the truth of something

incredulous /ɪnˈkɹɛdjʊləs/ adj
skeptisch ungläubig
Skeptical, disbelieving

increment /ˈɪŋkɹɪmn̩t/ n
Erhöhung Zunahme Zuwachs
The action of increasing or becoming greater
Inkrement
The amount of increase

incremental adj
Zuwachs- graduell inkremental inkrementell schrittweise stadial
occurring over a series of gradual increments, or small steps
inkremental
pertaining to an increment

incrementation /ˌɪŋkɹəmənˈteɪʃən/ n
Inkrement

incriminate v
beschuldigen
to accuse or bring criminal charges against
belasten
to indicate the guilt of

incriminating adj
belastend
causing, showing, or proving that one is guilty of wrongdoing

incubation n
Inkubation
development of a disease from its causes, or its period of incubation
Bebrütung
sitting on eggs for the purpose of hatching young

incubation period n
Inkubationszeit
time between exposure and symptoms

incubator /ɪn.kjuːˈbeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
Inkubator Brutkasten
apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions suitable for a newborn baby
Brutkasten
apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions suitable for the hatching of eggs

incubus /ˈɪŋ.kjʊ.bəs/ n
Alptraum Inkubus
a nightmare
Inkubus
an evil spirit
Kreuz Last
oppressive thing or person; a burden

inculcate /ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt/ v
einimpfen einschärfen
teach by repeated instruction

inculpatory adj
belastend
causing to be blamed for something

incumbency n
Pfründe
benefice, lucrative position or possession
Aufgabe Obliegenheit Pflicht Verpflichtung
obligation or duty
Amt
state of being incumbent
Amt Amtszeit Pfründe
tenure

incumbent /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ adj
amtierend
being the current holder of an office
Pflicht obliegend obligatorisch
imposed on someone as an obligation, especially due to one's office
liegend ruhend
lying; resting; reclining; recumbent
beherrschend maßgeblich vorherrschend
prevalent, prevailing, predominant
abstützend aufliegend
resting on something else

incumbent /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ n
Amtsinhaber Inhaber Stelleninhaber
current holder of an office
Marktführer Platzhirsch
holder of a position to a market that allows to earn above-normal profits

incunabulum /ˌɪn.kjʊˈnæb.jʊ.ləm/ n
Inkunabel Wiegendruck
book, sheet or image

incur /ɪnˈkəː/ /ɪnˈkɝ/ v
zufügen
to expose oneself to something inconvenient
Haftung anrechnen haftbar heranziehen zurechnen
to render liable or subject to; to occasion

incurable /ˌɪnˈkjʊəɹəbl/ /ˌɪnˈkjʊɹəbl/ adj
unheilbar
unable to be cured

incursion n
Eindringen Einfall
aggressive movement

indebtedness /ɪnˈdɛtɪdnəs/ n
Gesamtschuld
all debts totaled
Schuldbetrag Schuldensumme
amount owed
Verschuldung Verbindlichkeit
state of being in debt
Pflicht Schuld Verpflichtung
state of owing due to gratitude

indecency n
Unanständigkeit
lack of decency
something showing lack of decency

indecent adj
unanständig unkonventionell unschicklich
not in keeping with conventional moral values
unanständig
offensive to good taste

indecision /ɪndɪˈsɪʒ(ə)n/ n
Unentschlossenheit Unschlüssigkeit
inability to decide on a course of action

indecisive /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adj
unentschlossen
inconclusive or uncertain
unentschlossen unschlüssig
not decisive

indeclinable adj
indeklinabel undeklinierbar
not declinable

indeed /ɪnˈdiːd/ adv
in der Tat
modal: truly; in fact; actually

indeed /ɪnˈdiːd/ interjection
allerdings gewiss in der Tat
in der Tat genau
indication of agreement

indefatigable /ˌɪndəˈfætəɡəbəl/ /ˌɪndɪfəˈtiɡəbəl/ /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl/ adj
unermüdlich
extremely persistent and untiring

indefinite article n
unbestimmter Artikel
word preceding a noun to indicate any member of the class of objects

indefinite pronoun n
Indefinitpronomen
Pronoun not specifying the identity of its referent

indelible /ɪnˈdɛləbl/ adj
hartnäckig unauslöschlich
difficult to delete, remove or wash away
unauslöschlich
incapable of being canceled or forgotten

indemnification /ənˌdɛmnəfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ɪnˌdɛmnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Entschädigen Entschädigung Freistellen
act or process of indemnifying
Schadenersatz
reimbursement
Entschädigtsein
state of being indemnified

indemnify /ɪnˈdɛm.nɪ.faɪ/ v
entschädigen Indemnität erteilen schadlos halten wiedergutmachen
To make restitution or compensation for
sicherstellen
To save harmless; to secure against loss or damage; to insure

indemnity /ɪnˈdɛmnɪti/ n
Erstattung Kompensation Rückzahlung
repayment

indent /ɪnˈdɛnt/ /ˈɪndɛnt/ v
einrücken
typography: to begin a line or lines at a greater or less distance from the margin

indentation n
Spiegelstrich
a division unit of a piece of law
Einrückung
act of beginning a line at a distance from the flush line
Einzug
measure of distance to the flush line
Delle
notch or recess in a margin or border
Einbuchtung Vertiefung
recess or sharp depression in a surface

indenture /ɪnˈdɛn.ʃɝ/ n
Arbeitsvertrag Ausbildungsvertrag Kontrakt Lehrbrief Vertrag
contract

indenture /ɪnˈdɛn.ʃɝ/ v
unter Vertrag nehmen vertraglich binden
bind under such a contract

independence /ɪndɪˈpɛndəns/ n
Selbständigkeit Unabhängigkeit
Unabhängigkeit
state or quality of being independent
state of having sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood

independent /ɪndɪˈpɛndənt/ adj
unabhängig
not aligned with any political party
selbständig unabhängig
not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free

independent variable n
unabhängige Variable
independent variable

independentism n
Unabhängigkeitsbestrebungen Unabhängigkeitsbewegung

independentist /ɪndəˈpɛndəntɪst/ n
Unabhängigkeitskämpfer Unabhängigkeitskämpferin Unabhängigkeitsbefürworter Unabhängigkeitsbefürworterin

independentize v
unabhängigiesieren
to make independent

independently /ɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/ adv
selbstständig unabhängig
in an independent manner

indescribable adj
unbeschreiblich
impossible, or very difficult to describe

indescribably adv
unbeschreiblich
in an indescribable manner

indestructible adj
unvernichtbar unzerstörbar
not destructible

indeterminate /ɪndɪˈtɜː(ɹ)mɪnət/ adj
unbestimmt
not accurately determined

index /ˈɪndɛks/ n
Index Verzeichnis
alphabetical listing
Index
data structure

index /ˈɪndɛks/ v
indizieren
to arrange an index

index card n
Karteikarte
piece of heavy paper stock used to record information to be stored in an index

indicate /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/ v
andeuten anweisen anzeigen
to point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known
andeuten anzeigen
to show or manifest by symptoms
blinken
to signal in a vehicle the desire to turn right or left

indicative /ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ adj
indikativ hinweisend
serving as a sign

indicative /ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ n
Indikativ
the indicative mood

indicative mood n
Indikativ
indicative mood

indicator /ˈɪn.dɪ.ˌkeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
Zeiger
needle or dial on a meter
Indikator Anzeige
pointer
Blinker Fahrtrichtungsanzeiger Blinklicht
turn signal

indict /ˌɪnˈdaɪt/ v
beschuldigen
to accuse of wrongdoing
anklagen beschuldigen
to make a formal accusation or indictment

indictment /ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/ n
Beschuldigung
accusation
Anklageschrift
bill of indictment
Anklage
criminal accusation

indifference /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹəns/ n
Gleichgültigkeit
the state of being indifferent

indifferent /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹənt/ adj
gleichgültig teilnahmslos
not caring

indigenous /ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/ /ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/ adj
einheimisch eingeboren indigen inländisch
born or engendered in, native to a land or region
angeboren eingeboren intuitiv
innate, inborn

indigent /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt/ adj
bedürftig Not leidend arm hilfsbedürftig mittellos notleidend
poor; destitute

indigent /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt/ n
Bedürftiger Arme Armen Armer Notleidender
a person in need or in poverty

indigestible adj
unverdaulich
difficult or impossible to digest

indigestion n
Verdauungsstörung
condition caused by eating too quickly

indignant /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/ adj
empört
angry, infuriated, mad, resentful

indignation /ˌɪn.dɪɡ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
Empörung Entrüstung
anger aroused by some perceived offense or injustice
self-righteous anger or disgust

indignity /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/ n
Entwürdigung
degradation, debasement or humiliation

indigo /ˈɪn.dɪˌɡəʊ/ /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ adj
indigofarben
colour

indigo /ˈɪn.dɪˌɡəʊ/ /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ n
Indigo
dye
colour

indigo bunting n
Indigofink
Passerina cyanea

indirect /ˌɪndaɪˈɹɛkt/ /ˌɪndəˈɹɛkt/ adj
indirekt
not direct

indirect free kick n
indirekter Freistoß
soccer

indirect object n
Dativobjekt indirektes Objekt
grammatical term

indirectly /ˌɪndɪˈɹɛktli/ adv
indirekt
in an indirect manner

indiscreet adj
unbedachtsam unbesonnen unüberlegt
not discreet; wanting in discretion

indiscretion n
Indiskretion
Indiscreet act
Want of discretion

indiscriminate /ɪn.dɪsˈkɹɪm.ɪn.ət/ adj
gedankenlos unüberlegt wahllos willkürlich
Without care or making distinctions, thoughtless

indispensable /ɪndɪˈspɛnsəbəl/ adj
unentbehrlich unabdingbar unerlässlich unabkömmlich unverzichtbar
absolutely necessary
unverzichtbar
not dispensable
ausnahmlos grundsätzlich
not subject to exemption

indisposed adj
unpässlich
mildly ill
abgeneigt
not disposed or inclined; unwilling

indisposition /ɪnˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ n
Unpässlichkeit
mild illness

indium /ˈɪndi.əm/ n
Indium
metallic chemical element

indium arsenide n
Indiumarsenid

individual /ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒʉ.ɘl/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒu.əl/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊəl/ adj
Einzel-
individuell
intended for a single person
individuell einzeln
relating to a single person or thing

individual /ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒʉ.ɘl/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒu.əl/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊəl/ n
Individuum
person considered alone

individual pursuit n
Einerverfolgung
Cycling discipline

individual sport n
Individualsport
sport practiced by two opposing individuals or one individual

individualism n
Individualismus
moral stance
tendency for a person to act without reference to others

individualist n
Individualist Individualistin
someone who believes in individualism as sociopolitical system
someone who does as they wish

individualization n
Individualisierung
act of individualizing

individualize v
individualisieren
to give something its own individality

individually adv
einzeln individuell
separately, independently

indivisibility n
Unteilbarkeit
indivisible factor or object
state incapable of being divided

indivisible adj
unteilbar
incapable of being divided
incapable of being divided by a specific integer

indoctrinate v
indoktrinieren
teach with a biased or one-sided ideology

indoctrination n
Indoktrination
act of indoctrinating

indole /ˈɪndəʊl/ n
Indol
organic compound

indolent /ˈɪn.dəl.ənt/ adj
faul arbeitsscheu träge
habitually lazy
ermüdend
inducing laziness
indolent schmerzfrei schmerzlos
medicine: causing little or no physical pain

indomitable /ɪnˈdɑmɪtəbl̩/ /ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbl̩/ adj
unbezähmbar unbeugsam unerschütterlich
incapable of being subdued, overcome, or vanquished

indoor /ˈɪndɔɹ/ /ˈɪndɔː/ adj
Haus- Innen- innerhalb des Hauses
situated in, or designed to be used in, or carried on within the interior of a building

indoors /ɪnˈdɔɹz/ /ɪnˈdɔːz/ adv
drinnen herein hinein rein
in or into a building

indri /ˈɪndɹi/ n
Indri
Indri indri

indubitable /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbəl/ /ɪnˈdubɪtəbəl/ adj
unzweifelhaft
not dubitable

indubitably /ɪnˈdjuː.bɪ.tə.bli/ /ɪnˈdu.bɪ.tə.bli/ adv
unzweifelhaft
Undoubtedly; unquestionably

induce /ɪnˈdjuːs/ /ɪnˈduːs/ v
induzieren
(physics) To cause or produce (electric current or a magnetic state)

inductance n
Induktivität
property

induction /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/ n
Vereidigung
a formal ceremony in which a person is inducted into an office or into military service
Induktion
generation of an electric current by a varying magnetic field
a general proof of a theorem
the development of a feature from part of a formerly homogenous field of cells
Einführung Induktion
the act of inducting

indulge /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/ v
hätscheln verwöhnen frönen
to satisfy the wishes or whims of
nachgeben erliegen
to yield to a temptation

indulgence /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒəns/ n
Milde Nachgiebigkeit Nachsicht Nachsichtigkeit
act of indulging
Gefälligkeit Gnade Gnadenbezeigung
indulgent act; favour granted; gratification
Ablass
pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory
Duldsamkeit Duldung
tolerance

indulgent /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/ adj
gutmütig
prone to indulge

industrial /ɪnˈdʌstɹɪəl/ adj
industriell
(of a society or country) having many industries
industriell Industrie
of or relating to industry

industrial action n
Arbeitskampf
workplace protest

industrial design right n
Geschmacksmuster
right that protects the visual design of objects

industrial espionage n
Wirtschaftsspionage
use of clandestine methods to acquire secret information for commercial advantage

industrial park n
Industriegebiet Industriegebiete
an area zoned and planned for the purpose of industrial development

industrial peace n
Arbeitsfrieden
absence of industrial action

industrialist n
Industrieller
person involved in the ownership or management of an industrial enterprise

industrialization n
Industrialisierung
process of social and economic change

industrialize v
industrialisieren
to develop industry

industrious /ɪnˈdʌstɹi.əs/ adj
fleißig arbeitsam eifrig
hard-working and persistent

industry /ˈɪndəstɹi/ n
Branche Industrie
businesses of the same type
Industrie
businesses that produce goods
Bestreben
tendency to work persistently

inebriant adj
berauschend
Intoxicating

inebriant n
Rauschmittel berauschender Stoff
Intoxicating agent

inebriate v
berauschen
fill with sublime emotion
betrunken werden
to become drunk
berauschen Trunkenheit verursachen betrunken machen
to cause to be drunk; to intoxicate

inebriated /ɪˈniːbɹieɪtɪd/ adj
betrunken
behaving as though affected by alcohol

inebriation n
Betrunkenheit Trunkenheit
state or characteristic of drunkenness

inedible adj
ungenießbar nicht essbar unessbar
not edible; not appropriate, worthy, or safe to eat

ineffability n
Unaussprechlichkeit Unbeschreiblichkeit Unsagbarkeit Unsäglichkeit Unsäglichsein
quality or state of being ineffable

ineffable /ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/ /ˌɪnˈɛf.ə.bəl/ adj
unaussprechlich
beyond expression

ineffective adj
unfähig
lacking in ability; incompetent or inadequate
wirkungslos
not having the desired effect; ineffectual

ineffectiveness n
Unwirksamkeit Wirkungslosigkeit
condition of being ineffective

ineffectual adj
vergeblich wirkungslos fruchtlos ineffektiv nutzlos sinnlos
futile
halbherzig nachgiebig nicht durchsetzungsfähig schwach
weak, indecisive

inefficiency n
Ineffizienz
degree or measure of someone or something's lack of efficiency or effectiveness

inefficient adj
ineffizient

ineligibility n
Untauglichkeit
state or quality of being ineligible

ineligible adj
untauglich
not eligible; forbidden to do something

inept /ɪnˈɛpt/ adj
unfähig
not able to do something
ungeeignet untauglich
unfit, unsuitable

ineptitude n
Unfähigkeit Untauglichkeit
the quality of being inept

ineptness n
Unfähigkeit Untauglichkeit
being inept

inequality /ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti/ n
Ungleichung
statement that one quantity is less (or greater) than another
Ungleichheit
unfair, not equal, state

ineradicable adj
unausrottbar
incapable of being eradicated

inert /ɪnˈɝt/ adj
inaktiv
having no therapeutic action
träge
sluggish or lethargic
unable to move or act

inert gas n
Inertgas
non-reactive gas

inertia /ɪnˈɝ.ʃə/ n
Reglosigkeit Schwerfälligkeit Trägheit
in medicine
Trägheit Beharrung Beharrungsvermögen
in physics
Trägheit Schwerfälligkeit Unbeweglichkeit
unwillingness to take action

inertial frame of reference n
Inertialsystem
frame of reference

inertness n
Trägheit
sluggishness

inescapable adj
unausweichlich unentrinnbar unumgänglich unvermeidlich
cannot be avoided

inessive n
Inessiv
inessive case

inevitability n
Unausweichlichkeit Zwangsläufigkeit
an inevitable condition or outcome
Unausweichlichkeit Unvermeidlichkeit Zwangsläufigkeit
the condition of being inevitable

inevitable /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/ adj
unvermeidlich unabwendbar
impossible to avoid or prevent
zwangsläufig
predictable, or always happening

inevitably /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/ adv
zwangsläufig
in a manner that this impossible to avoid

inexcusable adj
unentschuldbar
not excusable

inexhaustible adj
unerschöpflich
impossible to exhaust

inexorable /ɪnˈɛksɔɹəbəl/ /ɪˈnɛksɚəb(ə)l/ adj
unerbittlich unnachgiebig
adamant; severe
unvermeidbar unvermeidlich
impossible to prevent or stop
unerbittlich erbarmungslos
unable to be persuaded

inexpensive adj
billig günstig
low in price

inexperienced /ɪnəkˈspɪəɹi.ənst/ adj
unerfahren
not experienced

inexplicable /ˌɪn.ɪkˈsplɪ.kə.bl̩/ adj
unerklärlich
impossible to explain

inexplicably adv
unerklärlicherweise
in an inexplicable manner

inexpugnable adj
unbezwinglich uneinnehmbar
impregnable, unconquerable

inextinguishable adj
unlöschbar
incapable of being extinguished

inextricable adj
unentwirrbar
impossible to untie or disentangle

infallibility n
Unfehlbarkeit
the ability to never make a mistake

infallible /ɪnˈfa.lɪ.b(ə)l/ /ɪnˈfæ.lə.bəl/ adj
unfehlbar
without fault or weakness; incapable of error or fallacy

infallibly adv
fehlerfrei
in an infallible manner

infamous /ˈɪnfəməs/ adj
abscheulich schändlich
disgraceful
niederträchtig schändlich anrüchig berüchtigt verrufen berühmt-berüchtigt
having a bad reputation

infamy /ˈɪnfəmi/ n
Schande
the state of being infamous

infancy /ˈɪnfənsi/ n
Säuglingsphase frühe Kindheit
earliest period of childhood
Anfangsphase
early state in development
frühe Kindheit
state of being an infant

infant /ˈɪn.fənt/ n
Minderjährige Minderjähriger
legal minor
Säugling Baby Kind Kleinkind Kriechling Wickelkind
very young human being

infant mortality n
Säuglingssterblichkeit
death of children under one year old

infante n
Infant
son of the king of Spain or Portugal

infanticide /ɪnˈfæntɪsaɪd/ n
Kindesmörder Kindesmörderin
a person who has killed a child
Kindesmord Kindestötung
the murder of an infant
Kindesmord
the murder of one's child

infantile adj
albern infantil kindisch
pertaining to infants

infantilism /ɪnˈfæntɪlɪzm/ n
Infantilismus
emotional dependency

infantilization n
Bevormundung Infantilisierung Verkindlichung

infantilize /ɪn.ˈfæn.tɪ.laɪz/ v
infantilisieren
to reduce to the state of an infant
to treat like a child

infantry /ˈɪnfəntɹi/ n
Infanterie
soldiers who fight on foot
the part of an army consisting of infantry soldiers

infantry fighting vehicle n
Schützenpanzer
an armoured combat vehicle designed to carry infantry

infantryman n
Infanterist Fußsoldat
soldier who fights on foot

infarct n
Infarkt
area of dead tissue

infatuate /ɪnˈfætju(w)ət/ /ɪnˈfætjuˌ(w)eɪt/ v
betören
To inspire with unreasoning love or attachment

infatuated adj
betört geblendet schwärmerisch verknallt vernarrt

infatuation n
Besessenheit Schwärmerei Vernarrtheit Versessenheit
An unreasoning love or attraction
Betörung Verblendung Vernarrtheit besinnungslose Verliebtheit
The act of infatuating; the state of being infatuated; folly; that which infatuates

infeasible adj
undurchführbar
not feasible

infect /ɪnˈfɛkt/ v
anstecken infizieren
to bring into contact with a substance that causes illness
to make somebody enthusiastic about one's own passion

infected adj
infiziert
having an infection

infectiology n
Infektiologie

infection /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ n
Infektion Ansteckung
the process of infecting
Infektion
uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host

infectious adj
infektiös
able to infect others
transmitted between persons as illness
ansteckend
spreading quickly between persons

infectious disease n
Infektionskrankheit
disease

infectiousness n
Ansteckungsfähigkeit Ansteckungsgefahr Infektiosität
state or condition of being infectious

infective /ɪnˈfɛktɪv/ adj
infektiös
able to cause infection

infer /ɪnˈfɜː/ /ɪnˈfɝ/ v
schließen schlussfolgern
folgern Schlüsse ziehen schließen schlussfolgern
to introduce as a reasoned conclusion

inferable adj
ableitbar
that may be inferred

inference /ˈɪn.fə.ɹəns/ n
Inferenz

inferior /ɪnˈfɪ(ə)ɹiɚ/ /ɪnˈfɪəɹɪə/ n
minderwertig

inferiority complex n
Minderwertigkeitskomplex
a sense of inferiority

infernal /ɪnˈfəɹnəl/ /ɪnˈfɜː(ɹ)nəl/ adj
Höllen- höllisch infernalisch

inferno /ɪnˈfɝnoʊ/ n
Inferno
Hölle Inferno
place or situation resembling Hell

infertile adj
unfruchtbar
not fertile

infertility n
Unfruchtbarkeit
inability to conceive - people and animals

infestation /ɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən/ n
Befall Infestation
presence of a large number of pest organisms in an area

infidel /ˈɪn.fə.dl̩/ n
Ungläubige Ungläubiger
non-believer

infidelity n
Untreue
unfaithfulness in marriage or other moral obligation

infield n
Feld
agriculture: An area to cultivate
Innenfeld
baseball: The region of the field roughly bounded by the home plate, first base, second base and third base.
cricket: The region of the field roughly bounded by the wicket keeper, slips, gully, etc.

infiltration n
Infiltration
act or process of infiltrating
entering secretly

infimum /ɪnˈfaɪməm/ /ɪnˈfiːməm/ n
Infimum
element of a set

infinite /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/ adj
unendlich endlos unbegrenzt unbeschränkt
boundless, endless
unendlich endlos unzählige
figuratively, very large
unendlich
greater than any positive quantity or magnitude
unendlich groß
having infinitely many elements

infinite loop n
Endlosschleife

infinitesimal calculus n
Infinitesimalrechnung
Differential calculus and integral calculus considered together as a single subject

infinitism n
Infinitismus
view

infinitive /ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/ n
Infinitiv
a mood or mode of verbs
Infinitiv Nennform
uninflected verb form

infinity /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/ n
Unendlichkeit
endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of end or limit
the symbol ∞
a number that has an infinite, uncountable numerical value

infirm adj
unsicher
insecure
instabil
unstable
gebrechlich kraftlos kränklich schwach schwächlich siech
weak; feeble

infirmary /ɪnˈfɝməɹi/ n
Krankenstation
clinic or dispensary within another institution
Ambulanz Krankenhaus Krankenstation
place where sick or injured people are cared for, especially a small hospital

infirmity n
Gebrechlichkeit
feebleness

infix /ɪnˈfɪks/ /ˈɪnfɪks/ n
Infix
morpheme inserted into word

infixation /ɪnfɪkˈseɪʃən/ n
Infigieren Infigierung Infixation
addition of an infix

inflame /ɪnˈfleɪm/ v
aufpeitschen
to exaggerate
aufbrausen
to grow morbidly hot, congested, or painful
anregen
to kindle or intensify
aufregen erzürnen
to provoke to anger or rage
anzünden entflammen
to set on fire

inflammable /ɪnˈflæməbəl/ adj
entflammbar brennbar
capable of burning

inflammation /ɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/ n
Entzündung
medical condition
act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire; also, the state of being inflamed

inflammatory adj
entzündungsfördernd phlogistisch
causing or caused by inflammation
aufrührerisch aufwieglerisch beleidigend
tending to inflame or provoke

inflatable adj
aufblasbar
able to be inflated

inflatable n
Schlauchboot
boat that may be inflated

inflate /ɪnˈfleɪt/ v
aufblasen aufblähen aufpumpen
to enlarge the volume occupied by an object

inflated adj
verteuert überhöht
at higher cost
gedehnt
expanded
aufgeblasen aufgebläht aufgepumpt gebläht
filled with air
aufgeblasen
pompous

inflation /ɪnˈfleɪʃən/ n
Inflation Aufblasen Aufblähung
expansion or increase in size
Inflation
increase in prices

inflect /ɪnˈflɛkt/ v
beugen flektieren
grammar: vary the form of a word

inflectable adj
beugbar biegsam flektierbar flexibel veränderlich
that can be inflected

inflection /ɪnˈflɛkʃən/ n
Wendepunkt
Beugung Flexion Biegung
change in the form of a word that reflects a change in grammatical function

inflexible /ɪnˈflɛksəbl̩/ adj
unbeugsam
obstinate, stubborn
inflexibel
stiff, rigid

inflict /ɪnˈflɪkt/ v
verhängen zufügen
thrust upon, impose

inflorescence n
Blütenstand Infloreszenz
flower cluster

inflow n
Zufluss
a flow in

influence /ˈɪn.fl(j)u.əns/ n
Beeinflussung Einfluss
action exerted by a person or thing with power to cause change
Einfluss Beeinflusser
person or thing exerting such power or action
Einfluss
power to affect, control or manipulate
(astrology) element determining someone's character or individual tendencies

influence /ˈɪn.fl(j)u.əns/ v
beeinflussen
transitive: to exert an influence upon
intransitive: to exert influence

influencer n
Beeinflusser Beeinflusserin Influencer Influencerin
That which influences

influential adj
einflussreich
having considerable influence

influenza /ˌɪn.flu.ˈɛn.zə/ n
Grippe Influenza
an acute contagious disease of the upper airways and lungs

influx /ˈɪnˌflʌks/ n
Einfluss Zufluss
inward flow

inform /ɪnˈfɔɹm/ /ɪnˈfɔːm/ v
denunzieren
to act as an informer, denounce
informieren mitteilen
to communicate knowledge to (an)other(s) (transitive)
informieren
to impart information or knowledge (intransitive)
to make known (intransitive)

informal /ɪnˈfɔɹm(ə)l/ /ɪnˈfɔːm(ə)l/ adj
informell unförmlich zwanglos
not formal or ceremonious
inoffiziell
not in accord with the usual regulations

informant /ɪnˈfɔɹmənt/ /ɪnˈfɔːmənt/ n
Informant Informantin
one who relays confidential information

informaticist n
Informatiker
practitioner of informatics

informatics n
Informatik
branch of information science

information /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ n
Information Auskunft
communicable knowledge

information science n
Informationswissenschaft
science

information security n
Informationsicherheit
protection of information and information systems

information superhighway n
Datenautobahn
The Internet and all other computer networks in the 1990s

information system n
Informationssystem
data processing system

information technology n
Informationstechnik Informationstechnologie
the practice of creating and/or studying computer systems and applications

information theory n
Informationstheorie
branch of applied mathematics

information warfare n
Informationskrieg
use of information in pursuit of an advantage over an opponent

informative /ɪnˈfɔɹmətɪv/ adj
informativ
providing useful or interesting information

informer n
Hinweisgeber Informant Tippgeber Zuträger
one who informs
Ausplauderer Denunziant Verpfeifer
person who tells authorities about improper or illegal activity

infra- prefix
infra-
below, beneath, inferior

infraction /ɪnˈfɹakʃən/ /ɪnˈfɹækʃən/ n
Übertretung
violation

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ adj
infrarot
having the wavelength in the infrared

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ n
Infrarot infrarot
infrared radiation

infrasound n
Infraschall
low-frequency sound waves

infrastructure /ˈɪnfɹəˌstɹʌk(t)ʃɚ/ n
Infrastruktur
basic facilities, services and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society
underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system

infrequent adj
selten
Not frequent; not happening frequently

infrequently adv
unregelmäßig
not frequently

infringe /ɪnˈfɹɪndʒ/ v
verletzen übertreten
to break or violate a treaty, a law, a right etc.

infringement /ɪnˈfɹɪndʒmənt/ n
Verletzung Übergriff
violation

infuriate /ɪnˈfjʊəɹieɪt/ /ɪnˈfjʊəɹɪət/ v
wütend machen zur Weißglut bringen
to make furious or mad with anger

infuse /ɪnˈfjuz/ v
ziehen lassen
to steep in a liquid

ingenious /ɪnˈdʒiːnjəs/ adj
genial ingeniös
displaying genius or brilliance; tending to invent

ingenuine /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛnjuːaɪn̩/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛnjuːɪn̩/ adj
falsch gefälscht nicht authentisch nicht echt unaufrichtig unecht
false, not genuine or authentic

ingenuity /ˌɪndʒəˈn(j)uːəti/ n
Einfallsreichtum Findigkeit Raffinesse Scharfsinn
ability to come up with solutions to difficult problems

ingenuous /ɪnˈdʒɛn.ju.əs/ adj
arglos freimütig treuherzig unverdorben
Naive and trusting
schlicht unbedarft
childlike, simple

ingest /ɪnˈdʒɛst/ v
aufnehmen
to take into, or as into, the stomach or alimentary canal

ingestion /ɪnˈdʒɛstʃən/ n
Ingestion
the action of ingesting

ingot /ˈɪŋɡət/ n
Barren
solid block of more or less pure metal

ingrain wallpaper n
Raufasertapete

ingrained adj
angeboren eingefleischt eingewurzelt
verwurzelt
fixed, established

ingratiate /ɪnˈɡɹeɪ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
einschmeicheln
get someone's favor, especially through flattery

ingratitude n
Undank
thanklessness

ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/ n
Zutat Ingredienz Bestandteil Inhaltsstoff
substance present in a mixture

ingress n
Eintritt
act of entering
Eingang
door or other means of entering
Eintrittsrecht
permission to enter

ingrow /ɪnˈɡɹoʊ/ /ɪnˈɡɹəʊ/ v
einwachsen
to become ingrown
to grow in, to grow inwardly

inguinal /ˈɪŋɡwɪnəl/ adj
inguinal
of or pertaining to the groin

inhabit /ɪnˈhæbɪt/ v
bewohnen
to live or reside in some place

inhabitable /ɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl/ /ɪnˈhæbɪɾəbəl/ adj
bewohnbar
fit to live in

inhabitant /ɪnˈhæ.bɪ.tənt/ n
Einwohner Bewohner Bewohnerin Einwohnerin
Someone or thing who lives in a place

inhabited /ɪnˈhæbɪtɪd/ adj
bewohnt
having inhabitants

inhalation /ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən/ n
Inhalation
the act of inhaling
the substance which is inhaled

inhale /ɪnˈheɪl/ v
einatmen
to draw air into the lungs
inhalieren einatmen
to draw something into the nose or lungs

inhaler n
Inhalator
canister containing medicine

inharmonicity n
Inharmonizität
music

inherent /ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/ adj
inhärent innewohnend
natural part or consequence

inherit /ɪnˈhɛɹɪt/ v
erben vererben
to receive a characteristic by genetic transmission
erben übernehmen
to receive property or a title by legal succession etc.
erben
to take possession of as a right
to derive from people or conditions previously in force

inheritance /ɪnˈhɛɹətəns/ n
Erbschaft
biological attributes passed to offspring

inheritance law n
Erbrecht
Area of plaw pertaining to passing on property, titles, debts, rights, and obligations upon the death of an individual

inheritance tax n
Erbschaftssteuer Erbschaftsteuer
tax on the property of the deceased

inherited /ɪnˈhɛɹɪtɪd/ adj
geerbt
inherited diseases etc.
übernommen
obtained via an inheritance

inhibit v
hemmen verhindern hindern sperren
to hold in or hold back; to restrain

inhibition n
Unterdrückung
Act of inhibiting
Hemmung
State of being inhibited

inhibitor n
Inhibitor
substance slowing a reaction

inhospitality n
Unwirtlichkeit
lack of hospitality

inhuman /ɪnˈhjuːmən/ adj
unmenschlich
of or pertaining to inhumanity

inhumane adj
inhuman unmenschlich
cruel and savage, not humane

inhumanity n
Unmenschlichkeit
inhuman act
lack of compassion

inhumanness n
Unmenschlichkeit
quality of being inhuman, cruel

inhumation /ɪn.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
Beerdigung Erdbestattung Inhumation
The act of burial

inimical /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/ adj
schädlich
harmful
feindlich feindselig unfreundlich
hostile

inimitable /ɪnˈɪmɪtəbl̩/ adj
unnachahmlich
beyond imitation

iniquitous /ɪˈnɪkwɨtəs/ adj
ungerecht
morally objectionable
sündig
sinful

iniquity /ɪnˈɪkwɪti/ n
Gräueltat Missetat
act of great injustice or unfairness
Frevel
deviation from what is right

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ adj
anfänglich ursprünglich
chronologically first
anfänglich erster
spatially first

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ n
Initiale Initial
calligraphy: distinguished initial letter
Anfangsbuchstabe
first letter of a word

initial public offering n
Börsengang
first offering to members of the public of stock in a company

initialism n
Akronym Buchstabenwort Initialwort
term pronounced letter by letter

initialization n
Initialisierung
programming: assignment of initial value of variable

initialize v
initialisieren
to assign an initial value to a variable
to assign initial values to something
to format a storage medium prior to use
to prepare any hardware for use

initially /ɪˈnɪʃəli/ adv
anfangs zunächst
at the beginning

initials n
Initialen
abbreviation of a person's name

initiate /ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪt/ n
Eingeweihte Eingeweihter Initiierte Initiierter
A new member of an organization
Eingeweihte Eingeweihter
One who has been through a ceremony of initiation

initiate /ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪt/ v
beginnen
to begin; to start
einführen
to instruct in the rudiments

initiation /ɪ.nɪ.ʃi.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
Initiation Initiierung
act of initiating

initiation ceremony n
Initiationsceremonie Initiationsritus Initiationszeremonie
ritual

initiative /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ n
Initiative
a beginning; a first move
the ability to act first or on one's own
a new development; a fresh approach to something; a new way of dealing with a problem

initiator n
Initiator
chemistry: substance that initiates a chain reaction or polymerization
Initiator Initiatorin
one who initiates

inject /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/ v
injizieren spritzen
to administer an injection to
injizieren
to introduce something suddenly or violently
injizieren einspritzen
to push or pump something in
spritzen
to take or be administered something by means of injection

injection /ɪn.ˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ n
Injektion
set theory: one-to-one mapping
act of injecting, or something injected
medicine: something injected

injector n
Einspritzdüse
device used to inject

injera /ɪnˈdʒɛɹə/ /ɪnˈdʒɪəɹə/ n
Injera
bread made from teff

injudicious /ˌɪndʒʊˈdɪʃəs/ adj
unklug
showing poor judgement; not well judged

injudiciously /ˌɪndʒʊˈdɪʃəslɪ/ adv
unklug
in an injudicious manner

injunction /ɪnˈdʒʌnk.ʃən/ n
Anordnung rechtliche Anordnung
an official writ
Anordnung Erlaß Verfügung
that which is enjoined; command
Verfügung Anordnen Auferlegen Erlassen Verfügen
the act of enjoining

injure /ˈɪndʒə/ /ˈɪndʒɚ/ v
verletzen
to wound or cause physical harm
to cause damage or impair

injurious /ɪnˈdʒʊəɹɪəs/ /ɪnˈdʒʊɹi.əs/ adj
beleidigend
causing harm to one's reputation
schädlich
causing injury

injury /ˈɪn.dʒə.ɹi/ n
Verletzung Verwundung Wunde
damage or violation

injury time n
Nachspielzeit
additional time played straight after each of the two halves

injustice /ɪnˈdʒʌs.tɪs/ n
Unrecht Ungerechtigkeit
absence of justice
Ungerechtigkeit
violation of the rights of another

ink /iŋk/ /ɪŋk/ n
Tinte
coloured fluid used for writing
dark fluid ejected by squid etc

ink eraser n
Tintenkiller
instrument for removing ink from a writing surface

ink-pad n
Stempelkissen
piece of absorbent material, soaked with ink used for rubber stamps

inkdot n
Tintenpunkt
small spot of ink

inkhorn n
gekünstelt konstruiert
as adjective, of vocabulary: pedantic

inkjet printer n
Tintendrucker Tintenstrahldrucker
device that prints using droplets of ink

inkling /ˈɪŋk.lɪŋ/ n
Ahnung
suspicion or hint

inkstand n
Schreibzeug Tintenzeug
Small tray containin pens and an inkwell

inkwell n
Tintenfass
container for ink

inland /ˈɪnlənd/ adj
inländisch
confined to a country or state
binnenländisch
limited to the land
within the land

inland /ˈɪnlənd/ n
Binnenland
interior part of a country

inland sea n
Binnenmeer
shallow expanse of water within a land mass

inlander /ˈɪnləndə/ n
Binnenländer
someone who lives inland

inlaut n
Inlaut
inlaut

inlet n
Seegatt
body of water let into a coast

inmate n
Insasse
one confined to institution, such as a prison
Bewohner
one who occupies a dwelling-house

inn /ɪn/ n
Herberge
lodging

innate /ɪˈneɪt/ adj
angeboren eigen immanent
angeboren
inborn

inner /ˈɪnə/ /ˈɪnɚ/ adj
inner
being or occurring inside

inner city n
Stadtmitte Innenstadt
central part of a city

inner class n
innere Klasse
object-oriented programming

inner core n
innerer Erdkern
innermost part of the Earth

inner ear n
Innenohr inneres Ohr
anatomy

inner emigration n
innere Emigration
choice of remaining in a country during dictatorship

inner orbital complex n
Innerorbitalkomplex

inner planet n
innere Planet
planet of the Solar System with an orbit between the asteroid belt and sun

inner tube n
Schlauch
inflatable rubber tube

inner workings n
Innenleben

inning /ˈɪnɪŋ/ n
Innings
a period of play in baseball

innkeeper /ˈɪnkiːpəɹ/ n
Gastwirt Wirt Gastwirtin Wirtin
person responsible for the running of an inn

innocence /ˈɪnəsn̩s/ n
Unschuld
absence of responsibility for a crime
lack of understanding about sensitive subjects such as sexuality and crime
Harmlosigkeit
lack of ability or intention to harm or damage

innocent /ˈɪnəsn̩t/ adj
unschuldig
not legally responsible for a wrongful act
rein unschuldig
pure, free from sin, untainted

innocuous /ɪˈnɑkjuəs/ /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/ adj
harmlos
harmless
gewöhnlich konform unverfänglich
inoffensive

innominate adj
namenlos unbenannt
having no name; anonymous

innovate /ˈɪnəveɪt/ v
erneuern innovieren neuern
to introduce changes

innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/ n
Innovation
Innovation Neuerung
act of innovating
Innovation Novität
something new

innovative /ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.əˌveɪɾɪv/ adj
innovativ
characterized by the creation of new ideas or things
forward looking; ahead of current thinking

innuendo /ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ/ n
Anspielung
A derogatory hint or reference to a person or thing, an implication or insinuation

inobservance n
Ignoranz Nichtbeachtung
lack of observance

inoculate /ɪˈnɑːkjuleɪt/ /ɪˈnɒkjuleɪt/ v
impfen
to provide immunity

inoculation /ɪˌnɑkjəˈleɪʃən/ /ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
Impfung
introduction of substance into the body to produce immunity

inoffensiveness n
Harmlosigkeit
the state or condition of being inoffensive

inorganic adj
anorganisch
relating to a compound that does not contain carbon

inorganic chemistry n
anorganische Chemie
chemistry of elements and non-carbon containing compounds

inorganic compound n
anorganische Verbindung
compound without carbon atoms

inosinate n
Inosinat
salt or ester of inosinic acid

input /ˈɪnpʊt/ n
Eingabe
something fed into a process

input /ˈɪnpʊt/ v
eingeben
to enter data

input/output n
Eingabe/Ausgabe
computing

inquire /ɪnˈkwaɪə/ /ɪnˈkwaɪɹ/ v
erkundigen nachfragen
to ask about something

inquiry /ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ /ɪnˈkwaɪəɹi/ n
Anfrage Erkundigung
the act of inquiring

inquisitive /ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/ adj
neugierig
too curious; overly interested; nosy
eager to acquire knowledge

inquisitor n
Inquisitor
interrogator, questioner
official of the Inquisition

insalubrious /ɪnsəˈluːbɹɪəs/ adj
unzuträglich
unhealthful

insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ adj
wahnsinnig verrückt geisteskrank
exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind

insanely /ɪnˈseɪnli/ adv
wahnsinnig

insanity /ɪnˈsænɪti/ n
Wahnsinn
state of being insane

insatiability n
Unersättlichkeit
insatiability

insatiable adj
unersättlich
not satiable; incapable of being satisfied or appeased

inscribe /ɪnˈskɹaɪb/ v
beschriften
to write or cut words onto something

inscription /ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
Inschrift
carved text
Widmung
dedication in a book
Aufschrift Münzaufschrift
text on a coin

inscrutable /ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl/ adj
undurchschaubar
difficult or impossible to comprehend, fathom or interpret

insect /ˈɪnsɛkt/ n
Insekt Kerbtier Kerf
arthropod of class insecta

insectarium n
Insektarium
insectarium

insecticide n
Insektizid Insektengift
A substance used to kill insects

insectivore /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔɹ/ /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔː/ n
Insektenfresser
insect eating animal

insecure adj
unsicher
not comfortable in certain situations

insecurity n
Unsicherheit
lack of security, uncertainty

insemination n
Befruchtung Besamung Insemination
act of making pregnant

insensate /ɪnˈsɛn.sət/ adj
unsinnig unvernünftig
senseless; foolish; irrational
empfindungslos
unfeeling, heartless, cruel, insensitive

insensible adj
gefühllos
incapable of emotional feeling
bewusstlos nicht wahrnehmbar
unable to be perceived by the sense

insensitivity n
Gefühllosigkeit
condition of being insensitive

inseparability n
Unteilbarkeit Untrennbarkeit Unzertrennlichkeit
condition of being inseparable

inseparable /in.ˈsɛ.p(ə).ɹə.bl/ adj
unzertrennlich untrennbar unteilbar
unable to be separated

insert /ɪnˈsɜːt/ /ɪnˈsɝt/ /ˈɪnsɜːt/ /ˈɪnsɝt/ n
Beilage
inserted leaflet

insert /ɪnˈsɜːt/ /ɪnˈsɝt/ /ˈɪnsɜːt/ /ˈɪnsɝt/ v
einfügen einsetzen einwerfen
put in between or into

insertion reaction n
Insertionsreaktion
class of reaction in which a bond is broken and a small molecule is inserted in its place

inshallah /ˌɪnʃˈɑ.lə/ interjection
Inschallah so Gott will
God willing (Islam)

inside /ˈɪnsaɪd/ adv
drinnen innen
within the interior

inside /ˈɪnsaɪd/ n
Innenseite Inneres
interior or inner part

inside /ˈɪnsaɪd/ preposition
in innen in ... hinein innerhalb
within the interior of something, closest to the center or to a specific point of reference

inside out /ˌɪnsaɪdˈaʊt/ adv
in- und auswendig
of knowledge: thoroughly
auf links umgekrempelt
with the inside turned to be on the outside

insider /ɪnˈsaɪdɚ/ n
Eingeweihte Insider
person who has special knowledge

insidious /ɪnˈsɪdi.əs/ adj
heimtückisch hinterhältig hinterlistig
intending to entrap
schleichend
producing serious harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner

insight /ˈɪnsaɪt/ n
Einsicht
power of acute observation and deduction
Einblick
sight of the interior; deep view; introspections

insightful /ɪnˈsaɪt.f(ə)l/ adj
scharfsinnig aufschlussreich einfühlsam erkenntnisreich verständnisvoll
possessing insight

insignia /ɪnˈsɪɡ.ni.ə/ n
Abzeichen Insigne Signum
symbol or token of power, status, or offic

insignificant /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ adj
bedeutungslos unbedeutend
not significant; not important

insincere adj
unaufrichtig
not sincere

insinuate /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/ v
einschmeicheln
ingratiate oneself
andeuten
make way for by subtle means

insinuation /ɪnˌsɪnjuˈeɪʃən/ n
Andeutung Anspielung Unterstellung unterschwellige Anspielung versteckte Andeutung
a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion
Anbiedern Anbiederung Bauchpinseln Einschmeichelei Einschmeicheln
act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by gentle or artful means

insipid /ɪnˈsɪp.ɪd/ adj
geistlos stumpfsinnig
cloyingly sentimental
geschmacklos charakterlos
flat; lacking character or definition
abgestanden fade lasch
unappetizingly flavorless

insist /ɪnˈsɪst/ v
bestehen beharren
to hold up a claim emphatically

insistence n
Beharrlichkeit Eindringlichkeit Insistenz
state of being insistent
Dringlichkeit
urgent demand

insofar /ɪnsəʊˈfɑː(ɹ)/ adv
insofern
to such a degree or extent

insofar as /ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹəz/ /ɪn.səʊˈfɑːɹəz/ conjunction
insofern, als dass
to the extent that

insole /ˈɪnsoʊl/ /ˈɪnsəʊl/ n
Einlage Einlegesohle
inside sole of footwear

insolence /ˈɪnsələns/ n
Unverschämtheit Anmaßung Dreistigkeit Frechheit Unverfrorenheit
Arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude

insolent /ˈɪnsə.lənt/ adj
beleidigend verletzend
insulting in manner or words
dreist anmaßend frech ungebührlich unverfroren unverschämt
rude

insolvable adj
unlösbar
impossible to solve

insolvency n
Insolvenz Zahlungsunfähigkeit
the condition of being insolvent

insolvent adj
insolvent zahlungsunfähig
Unable to pay

insomnia n
Schlaflosigkeit
sleeping disorder

insouciance /ɪnˈsuːsi.əns/ n
Sorglosigkeit Unbekümmertheit Unbesorgtheit
carelessness, heedlessness, indifference, or casual unconcern
Lässigkeit Nonchalance Unbekümmertheit Zwanglosigkeit
nonchalance

inspect /ɪnˈspɛkt/ v
inspizieren begutachten untersuchen
examine critically, scrutinize
inspizieren begutachten prüfen
view and examine officially

inspection /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/ n
Inspektion Prüfung
the act of examining something, often closely

inspiration /ɪnspɨˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Einatmen Einatmung
physiology: drawing of air
Inspiration
stimulating influence upon the intellect or emotions
göttliche Eingebung
supernatural divine influence

inspire /ɪn.ˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɪn.ˈspaɪɹ/ v
begeistern einflößen einhauchen

inspirer n
Inspirator Inspiratorin
someone who inspires

inspiring adj
inspirativ
providing inspiration; encouraging; stimulating

instability n
Instabilität
quality of being unstable

install /ɪnˈstɔːl/ v
installieren
set something up for use
establish or settle in

installation [ɪnstəˈleɪʃən] n
Installation
act of installing
Anlage Installation
something installed

installer n
Installationsprogramm Installer
program that installs software and prepares it for use

installment /ɪnˈstɔːlmənt/ n
Folge
part of a serial
Rate
portion of debt

instance /ˈɪnstəns/ n
Beispiel Fall
case occurring, a case offered as an exemplification, an example
Instanz
in computing

instance variable n
Instanzvariable

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ adj
augenblicklich
immediate
bevorstehend
imminent
momentan vorübergehend
momentary
dieses Monats hujus
of the current month
fertig- instant
quickly prepared
dringend
urgent

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ n
Augenblick
period of time
Augenblick Moment
point in time

instant coffee /ˌɪnstənt ˈkɒfi/ n
Instantkaffee Pulverkaffee löslicher Kaffee Expresskaffee
beverage

instant karma n
kleine Sünden bestraft der liebe Gott sofort sofortiges Karma

instant mashed potatoes n
Instant Kartoffelpüree Instantkartoffelpüree
processed food

instant messaging n
Messaging
form of realtime communication

instant noodle n
Fertignudel Fertignudeln Instantnudeln
a mass of precooked noodles

instantaneous /ɪnstənˈteɪni.əs/ adj
augenblicklich unverzögert
occurring, arising, or functioning without any delay; happening within an imperceptibly brief period of time

instantaneously adv
augenblicklich im Nu
Without any delay

instantiable adj
instanziierbar

instantiate /ɪnˈstænʃieɪt/ v
instanziieren
to represent by a concrete instance

instantiation /ˈɪnstəns/ n
Instanziierung
something resulting from the act of instantiating

instantly /ˈɪnstəntli/ adv
unmittelbar
at once

instar /ɪnˈstɑɹ/ /ɪnˈstɑː/ /ˈɪnstɑɹ/ /ˈɪnstɑː/ n
Larve
arthropod at a specified one of these stages
Entwicklungsstadium
by extension: development stage
Larvenstadium
stage in the development of arthropods

instead /ɪn.ˈstɛd/ adv
anstatt stattdessen
in the place of (it)

instead of preposition
anstatt anstelle statt an Stelle von anstelle von
in lieu of; in place of; rather than

instep n
Fußrücken Spann Rist Fußspann
top of the foot between the toes and the ankle

instigate /ˈɪnstəɡeɪt/ v
anstiften hetzen
to goad or urge forward; to set on; to provoke; to incite

instigator /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɚ/ /ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtə/ n
Anstifter Anstifterin
person who intentionally instigates something

instill /ɪnˈstɪl/ v
beibringen einimpfen
to cause a quality to become part of someone's nature

instinct /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/ n
Instinkt
natural or inherent impulse or behaviour

instinctive /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ adj
instinktiv
driven by impulse, spontaneous and without thinking
related to or prompted by instinct

instinctively /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/ adv
unwillkürlich
innately, by instinct, without being taught

institute /ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/ n
Institut
college

institute /ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/ v
instituieren einführen initiieren
to begin or initiate something

institution /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/ n
Institution
established organisation
custom or practice of a society or community
person long established with a certain place or position

institutional /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl/ adj
institutionell
of pertaining to or characteristic of an institution

institutionalization /ˌɪnstɪˌtjuːʃnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
Institutionalisierung
the process of establishing a practice as a norm

institutionalize /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlaɪz/ v
institutionalisieren
to establish as a normal practice

instruct /ˌɪnˈstɹʌkt/ v
anweisen
order, direct
briefen instruieren
teach, give instruction

instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ n
Unterricht
act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with knowledge; information
Anweisung
order or command
that which instructs, or with which one is instructed
Assemblerbefehl Instruktion
single operation of a processor

instructive /ɪnˈstɹʌktɪv/ adj
lehrreich aufschlussreich belehrend
Conveying knowledge, information or instruction

instructive /ɪnˈstɹʌktɪv/ n
Instruktiv
Case expressing means or instrument used to perform an action

instructive case n
Instruktiv
case used to indicate means

instructor n
Ausbilderin Dozentin Lehrende Lehrerin Ausbilder Dozent
one who instructs; a teacher

instrument /ˈɪnstɹəmənt/ n
Dokument Urkunde
legal document
Instrument Meßinstrument
measuring device
Instrument Musikinstrument
musical device
Handlanger
person used as a mere tool
Instrument Werkzeug
tool

instrumental /ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/ adj
dienlich entscheidend förderlich hilfreich
acting as an instrument; serving as a means; contributing to promote; conductive; helpful; serviceable; essential or central.
instrumentell instrumental
of musical instrument
Instrumentalis
pertaining to the instrumental case

instrumental case n
Instrumental Instrumental-Kasus Instrumentalis Womit-Fall
case to express agency or means

instrumentalisation n
Instrumentalisierung

instrumentalize v
instrumentalisieren
make into an instrument for achieving a goal
transcribe for instrumental execution a piece of music written for the human voice

insubordination n
Befehlsverweigerung Ungehorsamkeit
quality of being insubordinate

insufferable /ɪnˈsʌfɚəbəl/ [ɪnˈsʌfɹəbl̩] adj
unerträglich
not sufferable

insufficiency n
Insuffizienz
the lack of sufficiency; a shortage or inadequacy

insufficient adj
unzureichend ungenügend
Not sufficient

insufficiently adv
ungenügend
not sufficiently

insulant n
Isolierstoff

insulate v
isolieren
to separate or detach
to separate so as to prevent a transfer

insulation /ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/ n
Isolation
The act of insulating
Dämmung Isolierung
The act of separating a body from others

insulator /ˈɪn.sjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
Isolator Nichtleiter
substance

insulin /ˈɪnsjʊlin/ /ˈɪnsəlɪn/ n
Insulin
polypeptide hormone

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪn.sʌlt/ n
Beleidigung Kränkung Verletzung
action or speech deliberately intended to be rude
Beleidigung
anything that causes offence/offense by being of an unacceptable quality

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪn.sʌlt/ v
beleidigen
to be rude

insulting /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/ adj
beleidigend
containing insult, or having the intention of insulting

insuperable /ɪnˈsup(ə)ɹəb(ə)l/ adj
unüberwindbar unüberwindlich

insurance /ɪn.ˈʃʊə.ɹəns/ /ɪn.ˈʃʊɹ.əns/ /ˈɪn.ʃɚəns/ n
Versicherung
indemnity
business

insurance company n
Versicherungsgesellschaft Versicherung
company that provides insurance policies

insurance fraud n
Versicherungsbetrug
Receiving insurance policy-based compensation by intentionally causing an event due to which the claim for the compensation for insured property becomes seemingly lawful, and by concealing the intention.

insurance policy n
Versicherungsschein
document

insure /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɚ/ v
versichern
to provide for compensation if some risk occurs

insurer n
Versicherer Versicherungsgeber
one who insures

insurgent /ɪnˈsəɹdʒənt/ /ɪnˈsəːdʒ(ə)nt/ adj
aufständisch
rebellious

insurgent /ɪnˈsəɹdʒənt/ /ɪnˈsəːdʒ(ə)nt/ n
Aufständischer Insurgent
rebel

insurmountable adj
unpassierbar unüberwindbar unüberwindlich
incapable of being passed over

insurrection /ˌɪnsəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
Aufstand
mutiny or rebellion

intact /ɪnˈtækt/ adj
intakt
untouched

intaglio /ɪnˈtælɪəʊ/ n
Tiefdruckverfahren
printing method

intake manifold n
Ansaugkrümmer Ansaugstutzen Saugrohr
part of an engine that supplies the fuel/air mixture to the cylinder

intangible /ɪnˈtandʒɪbl/ /ɪnˈtændʒəbəl/ adj
abstrakt immateriell nicht greifbar unklar vage
incapable of being perceived

intangible cultural heritage n
Immaterielles Kulturerbe
traditions recognized by UNESCO

integer /ˈɪn.tɨ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ n
ganze Zahl Ganzzahl
a number that is not a fraction

integrable adj
integrierbar
able to be integrated

integrable function n
integrierbare Funktion
mathematics

integral /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹəl/ adj
integral
constituting a whole together with other parts or factors; not omittable or removable
ganzzahlig
math: of, pertaining to, or being an integer

integral /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹəl/ n
Integral
limit of sums

integral calculus n
Integralrechnung
calculus of areas and volumes

integral transform n
Funktional

integrate /ˈɪntəɡɹeɪt/ v
integrieren
to subject to the operation of integration; to find the integral of
to indicate the whole of
to form into one whole

integrated adj
integriert
composed and coordinated to form a whole

integrated circuit n
integrierter Schaltkreis
thin chip

integration /ɪntəˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
Integration
in mathematics
process of fitting into a community
act or process of making whole or entire

integration testing /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ tɛstɪŋ/ n
Integrationstest

integrity /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəti/ n
Integrität
steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code
quality or condition of being complete; pure
state of being wholesome; unimpaired

intellect /ˈɪntəlɛkt/ n
Intellekt
The faculty of knowing and reasoning; understanding

intellectual /ˌɪntəˈlɛk(t)ʃʊəl/ adj
intellektuell
belonging to, or performed by, the intellect; mental or cognitive

intellectual /ˌɪntəˈlɛk(t)ʃʊəl/ n
Intellektueller Intellektuelle
intelligent person, interested in intellectual matters

intellectual property n
geistiges Eigentum
product of someone's intellect

intellectualism n
Intellektualismus
doctrine that knowledge is derived from pure reason

intelligence /ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ n
Nachrichtendienst Geheimdienst Sicherheitsdienst
a department, agency or unit designed to gather such information
Intelligenz Klugheit
capacity of mind
intelligentes Leben Intelligenz
entity that has such capacities
Geheimdienstinformationen
information about the enemy

intelligence agency n
Nachrichtendienst Geheimdienst
governmental agency devoted to information gathering

intelligence community n
Geheimdienste
intelligence agencies (collectively)

intelligence quotient n
Intelligenzquotient
IQ score

intelligencer n
Zuträger
a bringer of intelligence, news, information

intelligent /ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/ adj
intelligent
characterized by thoughtful interaction
intelligent klug
of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright
well thought-out, well considered

intelligent design pn
Intelligent Design
intelligent design / Intelligent Design

intelligentsia /ɪntɛlɪˈd͡ʒɛntsɪə/ /ɪntɛlɪˈɡɛntsɪə/ n
Intelligenz Intelligenzija
intellectual élite

intelligibility n
Verständlichkeit
intelligible

intelligible /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəbl̩/ adj
verständlich einleuchtend
capable of being understood

intend /ɪnˈtɛnd/ v
beabsichtigen vorhaben
to fix the mind upon a goal

intended /ɪnˈtɛndɪd/ adj
gedacht
planned

intense /ɪnˈtɛns/ adj
intensiv
strained; tightly drawn

intensification n
Intensivierung Verstärkung
act or process of intensifying

intensity /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/ n
Intensität
quality of being intense

intensive /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/ adj
intensiv
demanding, requiring a great amount

intent /ɪnˈtɛnt/ n
Absicht
a purpose; something that is intended

intention /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/ n
Absicht
course intended to follow

intentional adj
vorsätzlich
done with intent
absichtlich vorsätzlich
intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily

intentionalism n
Intentionalismus
theory that the meaning of any text is determined by the intentions of its author

intentionally adv
absichtlich vorsätzlich beabsichtigt bewusst
intentional manner, on purpose

intently /ɪnˈtɛntli/ adv
angespannt aufmerksam gespannt konzentriert
in a focused manner

inter /ɪnˈtɜː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈtɝ/ v
begraben
bury in a grave

inter alia adv
unter anderem
among other things

inter- /ɪntə/ /ɪntɚ/ prefix
inter- zwischen-
among, between

interact /ɪntəɹˈækt/ v
interagieren
act upon each other

interaction /ˌɪntəɹˈækʃən/ n
Interaktion
conversation or exchange between people
situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another

interactive /ɪntɚˈæktɪv/ adj
interaktiv
responding to the user
acting with each other

interactivity /ɪntəɹækˈtɪvɪti/ n
Interaktivität
quality of being interactive

interactome n
Interaktom
interactome

interbellum n
Zwischenkriegszeit
time period between wars

intercardinal direction n
Nebenhimmelsrichtung
compass direction

intercede v
bitten eingreifen intervenieren verwenden
to plea on someone else's behalf

intercellular adj
interzellular interzellulär

intercept /ɪntəˈsɛpt/ /ɪntɚˈsɛpt/ /ˈɪntəsɛpt/ /ˈɪntɚsɛpt/ n
Achsenabschnitt
coordinate of the point at which a curve intersects an axis

intercept /ɪntəˈsɛpt/ /ɪntɚˈsɛpt/ /ˈɪntəsɛpt/ /ˈɪntɚsɛpt/ v
abfangen
to gain possession of
to stop, deflect or divert

intercession n
Fürbitte Fürsprache
a prayer to God on behalf of another person

interchangeable /ɪntɚˈtʃeɪndʒəbl̩/ adj
austauschbar auswechselbar
freely substitutable

intercity adj
Intercity
that connects cities one with another

intercom n
Sprechanlage Gegensprechanlage
an electronic communication system

intercontinental /ˌɪn.tə.kɒn.tɪˈnɛn.təl/ /ˌɪn.tɚ.kɑn.tɪ.ˈnɛn.təl/ adj
interkontinental
between two or more continents

intercostal /ˌɪn.təˈkɒs.təl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈkɔ.stəl/ adj
interkostal
anatomy: between the ribs of an animal or person

intercourse /ˈɪn.təˌkɔːs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkɔɹs/ n
Beziehungen Umgang Verkehr
communication, conversation
Beziehungen
dealings between countries
dealings with people, including commerce and trade
Geschlechtsverkehr Verkehr
sexual intercourse

intercultural adj
interkulturell
between different cultures

interdependence n
Interdependenz
being interdependent

interdependent adj
durch gegenseitige Abhängigkeiten gekennzeichnet interdependent voneinander abhängig
Mutually dependent

interdict n
Interdikt
A papal decree prohibiting the administration of the sacraments from a political entity under the power of a single person

interdisciplinary adj
interdisziplinär
of or pertaining to multiple distinct academic disciplines or fields of study

interest /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ n
Zinsen Zins
finance: price of credit
Interesse Zins
great attention and concern from someone
attention that is given to or received from someone or something

interest /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ v
interessieren
to attract attention or concern

interest rate n
Zinssatz Zinsfuß
percentage of money charged for its use per some period

interest rate swap n
Zinsswap
financial contract

interest-bearing adj
zinsbar
on which interest is paid

interest-free adj
zinsfrei
not charging interest

interested /ˈɪntɹəstəd/ /ˈɪntɹəstɪd/ adj
interessiert
having or showing interest

interesting /ˈɪnt(ʃ)ɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntəɹəstɪŋ/ adj
interessant
arousing or holding the attention

interestingness n
Interessantheit interessante Beschaffenheit
state of being interesting

interface /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ /ˈɪntɚˌfeɪs/ n
Grenzfläche
chemistry, physics: thin layer or boundary between different substances, or phases of a single substance
Schnittstelle
computing: connection between a user and a machine
computing: point of interconnection between systems or subsystems
computing, object-oriented: connection between parts of software
computing, object-oriented: piece of code defining a set of operations that other code must implement
point of interconnection between entities

interface segregation principle pn
Interface-Segregation-Prinzip Schnittstellentrennungsprinzip

interfacial energy n
Oberflächenenergie
energy equal to the surface tension at an interface

interfaith adj
interreligiös religionsübergreifend
involving members of different religions

interfere /ˌɪntəˈfɪə/ /ˌɪntɚˈfɪɹ/ v
erschweren
interferieren kohärent überlagern musterbildend gegenseitig beeinflussen
be correlated with each other when overlapped or superposed
eingreifen einmischen stören
get involved, causing disturbance

interference /ˌɪntəɹˈfiɹɨns/ /ˌɪntəˈfiɹəns/ n
Einmischung
act of interfering with something
Störung
distortion on a broadcast signal due to atmospheric or other effects
Interferenz Störung
effect caused by the superposition of two systems of waves
Eingriff
intrusion into the scope of protection of a guaranteed right

interferometer n
Interferometer
instrument

interferometric adj
interferometrisch
relating to interferometry

interferometry n
Interferometrie
the design and use of optical or radio interferometers

interferon n
Interferon
any of a group of glycoproteins, that prevent viral replication in infected cells

interfix n
Fugenelement
an empty morph inserted between two morphemes

interfluve n
Zwischenstromland
the region of higher land between two connected river valleys

intergalactic adj
intergalaktisch
occurring between galaxies

intergenerational adj
generationenübergreifend generationsübergreifend intergenerationell
between or across generations

interglacial adj
interglazial

interglacial n
Interglazial Warmzeit
warm period

intergovernmental adj
zwischenstaatlich
of, relating to, or involving two or more governments

interhalogen compound n
Interhalogenverbindung

interim /ˈɪntəɹɪm/ adj
zwischenzeitlich
temporary
interimistisch übergangsweise
transitional

interim /ˈɪntəɹɪm/ n
Zwischenzeit Interim Übergangszeit
a transitional or temporary period between other events

interior /ɪnˈtɪəɹɪə/ /ɪnˈtɪɹiɚ/ adj
inner
having to do with the inner part of something

interior /ɪnˈtɪəɹɪə/ /ɪnˈtɪɹiɚ/ n
Interieur Innenraum Inneres
the inside of an enclosed structure
Inneres offener Kern
the set of all interior points

interior angle n
Innenwinkel
angle

interior point n
innerer Punkt
point in a set

interjacent /ˌɪntəɹˈdʒeɪsənt/ adj
dazwischenliegend
situated between

interjection /ɪn.təˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ n
Interjektion Ausrufewort Empfindungswort
exclamation or filled pause in grammar

interlace /ˈin.tɚ.leɪs/ n
Flechtband
decorative element found in medieval art
Zeilensprung
technique of improving the picture quality

interlace /ˈin.tɚ.leɪs/ v
durchflechten ineinandergreifen sich verschlingen
to cross one another as if woven together
verflechten verschränken
to cross one with another

interlanguage /ɪnˈtɜɹˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/ n
Interimssprache
mixed language

interlinear adj
Interlinear- interlinear zwischenzeilig
interlinear

interlinear n
Interlineares Interlinearübersetzung
interlinear (translation)

interlocking n
Stellwerk
arrangement of signal apparatus

interlocutor /ˌɪntəɹˈlɑkjətəɹ/ /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtə/ n
Gesprächspartner
A person who takes part in dialogue or conversation

interloper /ɪntəˈləʊpə/ n
Eindringling
one who interferes

interlude n
Zwischenspiel
intervening episode etc

intermediary adj
intermediär

intermediary n
Zwischenhändler
an agent acting as a mediator between sides that may disagree

intermediate /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidi.ət/ /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidˌieɪt/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidi.ət/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidieɪt/ n
Zwischenprodukt
any substance formed as part of a series of chemical reactions that is not the end-product

intermediate frequency n
Zwischenfrequenz

intermediate value theorem n
Zwischenwertsatz
mean value theorem

interment n
Beerdigung
The act of burying a dead body; burial

intermission /ɪntɚˈmɪʃən/ n
Pause Unterbrechung
break between performances or sessions

intermittent /ˌɪntəˈmɪtn̩t/ /ˌɪntɚˈmɪtn̩t/ adj
intermittierend aussetzend zeitweise
stopping and starting at intervals

intermittently /ɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt.lɪ/ adv
absatzweise
Stopping or starting at intervals

intern n
Praktikant Praktikantin
student or recent graduate who works in order to gain experience in their chosen field

intern v
internieren
to imprison (transitive)

internal /ɪnˈtɝnəl/ adj
intern innerlich inländisch

internal combustion engine n
Verbrennungsmotor
a piston or a rotary heat engine

internalize /ɪnˈtɝnəlaɪz/ v
internalisieren verinnerlichen
make something internal

international /ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ adj
international zwischenstaatlich
between, concerning, or transcending multiple nations

international law n
Völkerrecht
set of rules applied to the relations between nations

international organisation n
Internationale Organisation
organisation established by treaty

international relations n
internationale Beziehungen
study of relationships among countries

international reply coupon n
Internationaler Antwortschein
Prepaid international postage voucher

internationalism n
Internationalismus
cooperation between nations

internationalization /ɪntəˌnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ləˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪntɚˌnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ləˈzeɪʃən/ n
Internationalisierung
conversion of something to make it international
software: act of making something suitable for international markets

internationalize v
internationalisieren
to make something international

internee /ɪntɜːˈniː/ /ɪntɝˈniː/ n
Internierte
one who is imprisoned or otherwise confined

internist n
Internist Internistin
specialist in internal medicine

internment n
Internierung
confinement within narrow limits to the interior of a country

internment camp n
Internierungslager
euphemism

internode n
Internodium
a section of the stem between two nodes

internship /ˈɪntɝnʃɪp/ n
Praktikum
job taken by a student

interoceanic /ˌɪntəɹəʊʃiːˈænɪk/ /ˌɪntəɹˌoʊʃiˈænɪk/ adj
interozeanisch

interoperability /ˌɪntəɹɒpəɹəˈbɪləti/ n
Interoperabilität
computing

interparliamentary adj
interparlamentarisch
between parliaments

interpellate /ˌɪn.təɹ.ˈpɛl.eɪt/ v
interpellieren
address in a way that presupposes a particular identification
question formally about government business

interpellation n
Große Anfrage Interpellation Kleine Anfrage
formal political procedure

interpersonal adj
zwischenmenschlich interpersonal
between persons

interphase n
Interphase
stage of cellular life cycle

interplanetary adj
interplanetar interplanetarisch
existing or occurring between between planets

interpolate /ɪn.ˈtɜɹ.pə.ˌleɪt/ v
interpolieren
to estimate the value of a function

interpolation n
Interpolation
math, science: process of estimating the value of a function

interposition n
Einflechten Einfügen Einwerfen Zwischenschalten
the act of interposing, or the state of being interposed
Einfügung Einschaltung Vermittlung Zwischenschaltung
the thing interposed

interpret /ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/ /ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/ v
dolmetschen übersetzen
to act as an interpreter
interpretieren dolmetschen
to apprehend and represent by means of art
interpretieren auslegen
to explain or tell the meaning of

interpretable adj
interpretierbar
capable of being interpreted

interpretation /ɪntəpɹəˈteɪʃən/ /ɪntɚpɹəˈteɪʃən/ n
Interpretation Dolmetschen
act of interpreting
Interpretation
artist's way of expressing his thought
Interpretation Deutung
sense given by an interpreter
Dolmetschen Interpretation
the discipline of translating a spoken language

interpreter /ɪnˈtəːpɹɪtə/ n
Dolmetscher Dolmetscherin Dolmetsch Dolmetschin
one who interprets speech

interracial /ˌɪntəˈɹeɪʃəl/ adj
interrassisch
between or including two or more races

interregnum /ˌɪntəɹˈɹɛɡnəm/ n
Pause Unterbrechung
intermission in any order of succession; any breach of continuity in action or influence
Interregnum
period of time between the end of a sovereign's reign and the accession of another sovereign

interrelated adj
zusammenhängend
having a mutual or reciprocal relation or parallelism

interrelation n
Zusammenhang
mutual or reciprocal relation; correlation

interrex n
Interrex

interrobang /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəʊˌbæŋ/ /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəˌbæŋ/ n
Fragerufzeichen Interrobang
the punctuation mark ‽

interrogate v
verhören
to question or quiz

interrogation /ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
Verhör Vernehmung Befragung
act of interrogating or questioning

interrogative pronoun n
Interrogativpronomen fragendes Fürwort
pronoun used in a question

interrogator n
Fragende Fragender Fragesteller Fragestellerin
one who interrogates, a questioner

interrupt /ˈɪntəˌɹʌpt/ /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ v
unterbrechen
to disturb or halt an ongoing process or action

interruption /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpʃən/ n
Unterbrechung
a time interval during which there is a cessation of something
the act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted

intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/ n
Schnittpunkt
in geometry
Durchschnitt
in set theory
Kreuzung
junction of two or more paths, etc

intersectionality /ɪntəˌsɛkʃəˈnælɪti/ /ɪntɚˌsɛkʃəˈnæləti/ n
Intersektionalität
sociological methodology

intersentential adj
intersentential intersententiell

intersex /ˈɪntəsɛks/ /ˈɪntɚsɛks/ adj
intersexuell
having characteristics of both sexes

intersex /ˈɪntəsɛks/ /ˈɪntɚsɛks/ n
Intersex-Person Intersexuelle Intersexueller
individual

intersexual adj
intersexuell
biology: having both male and female characteristics

intersexual n
Intersex-Person Intersexuelle Intersexueller

intersexuality n
Intersexualität
the state of having physical features of both sexes

interspersed adj
eingestreut verteilt
placed at intervals amongst other things

interstate /ˈɪntɚˌsteɪt/ adv
zwischenstaatlich
of, or relating to two or more states

interstate /ˈɪntɚˌsteɪt/ n
Autobahn
U.S. freeway

interstellar adj
interstellar
among stars
between stars

interstitial /ɪntəɹˈstɪʃəl/ /ɪntəˈstɪʃəl/ adj
zwischen zwischenliegend
of, relating to, or situated in an interstice

intersubjective adj
intersubjektiv
inter-subjective

intersubjectivity n
Intersubjektivität
state/condition of being intersubjective

intertidal zone n
Gezeitenschorre Gezeitenzone
part of a beach

intertwine v
verflechten
To become twined together
To twine something together

interval /ˈɪntəvəl/ /ˈɪntɚvəl/ n
Abstand Zwischenraum
distance in space
Intervall
period of time

intervene v
dazwischenfahren dazwischengehen eingreifen einschreiten intervenieren
to become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action
eingreifen intervenieren dazwischentreten einschalten einschreiten
to come between, or to be between, persons or things
dazwischenkommen eintreten ereignen vorfallen
to occur, to come between, points of time, or events

intervention /ɪntəˈvɛnʃən/ /ɪntɚˈvɛnʃən/ n
Eingriff Intervention
act of intervening
Eingriff
medical procedure

interventionism n
Interventionismus
political practice

interventionist adj
interventionistisch

interventionist n
Interventionist Interventionistin

interventive /ɪntɚvɛntəv/ adj
interventiv
intervening

intervertebral adj
intervertebral
between the vertebrae

intervertebral disc n
Bandscheibe
disc between the vertebra in the spine

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ n
Interview Vorstellungsgespräch
a formal meeting for the assessment of a candidate or applicant
Interview
conversation with journalist etc.

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ v
interviewen
to have an interview

interviewer /ˈɪntəvjuːə/ /ˈɪntɚvjuɚ/ n
Befrager Befragerin Interviewer Interviewerin
one who interviews

interwar adj
Zwischenkriegszeit
relating to the time between two wars

intestate adj
ohne Testament
without a valid will

intestinal adj
intestinal Darm-
relating to the intestines

intestine /ɪnˈtɛstaɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/ n
Darm Eingeweide
alimentary canal
subdivision of the alimentary canal

intifada n
Intifada
intifada

intimacy /ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/ n
Intimität
feeling of closeness and openness towards someone else

intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ adj
vertraut innig
closely acquainted; familiar
intim
of or involved in a sexual relationship
personal, private

intimidate /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/ v
einschüchtern
to make timid or fearful

intimidation n
Einschüchterung
act of making timid or fearful

intinction n
Intinktion
the act of steeping or soaking the bread in the wine

intine n
Intine
innermost wall of a spore or pollen grain

into /ˈɪn.tu/ /ˈɪn.tuː/ /ˈɪn.tə/ /ˈɪn.tʊ/ preposition
gegen
against, with force
in
producing, becoming
going inside
auf
taking distinct arguments to distinct values

intolerable /ɪnˈtɑləɹəbl̩/ /ɪnˈtɒləɹəbl̩/ adj
unerträglich
not tolerable

intolerance n
Intoleranz
extreme sensitivity to a food or drug; allergy
the state of being intolerant

intolerant adj
intolerant
not tolerant; close-minded about new or different ideas
intolerant unduldsam
unable or indisposed to tolerate, endure or bear

intonation /ɪntɵˈneɪʃən/ n
Intonation Vorsingen der Anfangsworte
intonating or singing of the opening phrase of a plain-chant, psalm, or canticle by a single voice
Ansatz Intonation Intonierung Tongebung Tonhöhenfeinabstimmung
singing or playing in good tune or otherwise
Intonation Satzmelodie Sprachmelodie Tongebung
the rise and fall of the voice in speaking

intoxicate v
berauschen vergiften
To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol
berauschen
to excite to enthusiasm or madness

intoxicated adj
betrunken besoffen
stupefied by alcohol
berauscht
stupefied by any chemical substance

intoxicating adj
berauschend
able to intoxicate
exciting and stimulating

intoxication n
Berauschtsein Berauschung Betrunkensein Rausch Trunkenheit
drunkenness
Berauschung Rausch
excitement
Intoxikation Vergiftung
poisoning

intra- prefix
inner- intra-
prefix signifying inside, within, interior, during

intracellular adj
intrazellulär
within a cell

intracranial pressure n
Hirndruck Intrakranieller Druck
pressure

intractable adj
schwierig zu behandeln
difficult to treat (of a medical condition)
schwer handhabbar verfahren
not tractable
stur störrisch
stubborn

intramural adj
intramural
within the substance of the walls of an organ

intranet /ˈɪntɹəˌnɛt/ n
Intranet
private computer network that uses the protocols of the Internet

intransigence n
Unnachgiebigkeit
intransigence

intransigent /ɪnˈtɹæn.sə.d͡ʒənt/ adj
unnachgiebig intransigent unbeugsam hartleibig kompromisslos stur
unwilling to compromise or moderate a position

intransitive /ɪnˈtɹænsətɪv/ adj
intransitiv
of a verb, not taking a direct object

intransitive verb /ɪnˌtɹænsətɪv ˈvɜːb/ n
intransitives Verb Intransitiv Intransitivum
action verb not taking a direct object

intranslatability n
Unübersetzbarkeit
property of being untranslatable; inability to be translated

intraocular pressure n
Augeninnendruck
fluid pressure inside the eye

intraosseous adj
enossal intraossär

intrasentential adj
intrasentential intrasententiell

intrasexual adj
innergeschlechtlich innergeschlechts-
intrasexual

intrauterine device n
Intrauterinpessar Spirale
contraceptive device

intravenous /ɪntɹəˈviːnəs/ adj
intravenös
inside the veins

intrepid /ɪnˈtɹɛpɪd/ adj
furchtlos mutig unerschrocken
fearless

intrepidness n
Furchtlosigkeit Kühnheit Unerschrockenheit Verwegenheit
fearlessness

intricacy n
Gewundenheit Komplexität Schwierigkeit Verworrenheit Verzwicktheit
The state or quality of being intricate or entangled

intricate /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.keɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ adj
kompliziert aufwendig
having a great deal of fine detail or complexity

intrigue /ɪnˈtɹiːɡ/ /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ n
Intrige
plot or scheme

intrigue /ɪnˈtɹiːɡ/ /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ v
faszinieren
to arouse interest
intrigieren
to plan

intriguing /ɪnˈtɹiːɡɪŋ/ adj
faszinierend fesselnd interessant
causing a desire to know more

intrinsic /ɪn.ˈtɹɪn.zɪk/ adj
intrinsisch an sich in sich von sich
inherent

intrinsic value n
Eigenwert
real value of something

intrinsically adv
eigentlich wesentlich wirklich
in an intrinsic manner, internally, essentially

intro /ˈɪntɹoʊ/ n
intro
short form of introduction

introduce /ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ v
vorstellen
to and make something or someone known by formal announcement or recommendation
einführen
to bring into practice
vorstellen bekannt machen
to cause someone to be acquainted

introduction /ɪntɹəˈdʌkʃən/ n
Einführung Einleitung
act or process of introducing
initial section of a book or article which introduces subject material
Einführung
means of presenting one person to another

introductory /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/ adj
einführend
introducing

introjection n
Introjektion
incorporation ideas uncounsciously into one's psyche

introspection /ɪntɹəˈspɛkʃən/ n
Innenschau Introspektion Selbstbeobachtung Selbstprüfung Selbstwahrnehmung
the act or process of self-examination

introspective sort n
Introsort

introverted adj
introvertiert
psychology: Of or characteristic of an introvert

intrude /ɪnˈtɹuːd/ v
eindringen eindrängen stören
to enter without welcome; to encroach

intruder /ənˈtɹudɚ/ /ɪnˈtɹuː.də(ɹ)/ n
Eindringling
someone who intrudes

intrusion /ɪnˈtɹuːʒən/ n
Intrusion
forcible entry

intrusive /ɪnˈtɹuːsɪv/ adj
intrusiv
forced between layers of rocks
aufdringlich
tending to intrude

intubate v
intubieren
to insert a tube into

intubation n
Intubation
introduction of a tube into an organ to keep it open

intuition /ɪntuwˈɪʃɨn/ /ˌɪntjʊˈɪʃən/ n
Ahnung Eingebung Anschauung Einfühlungsvermögen Erkenntnis Gespür
immediate cognition without the use of rational processes
Intuition
perceptive insight gained by the use of this faculty

intuitive /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/ adj
intuitiv
automatic, without requiring conscious thought

inundation n
Überschwemmung Überflutung
act of inundating

inure /ɪˈnjʊə/ /ɪˈnjʊɹ/ v
gewöhnen
abhärten an gewöhnen
to cause to become accustomed to something unpleasant by prolonged exposure

invade /ɪnˈveɪd/ v
überfallen einmarschieren
to enter by force in order to conquer
eindringen verletzen
to move into

invader /ɪn.ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ n
Eindringling Eroberer Erobererin
one who invades; an assailant; an encroacher; an intruder

invalid /ɪnˈvæl.ɪd/ /ˈɪn.və.lɪd/ adj
ungültig
not valid

invalidate /ˌɪnˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/ v
entkräften
to make invalid

invalidated adj
entkräftet

invariable /ɪnˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩/ /ɪnˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ adj
unveränderlich
not variable

invariant adj
unveränderlich
that does not vary
invariant
that is not affected by a specified operation

invasion /ɪnˈveɪʒən/ n
Invasion Überfall
military action

inveigh /ɪnˈveɪ/ v
schimpfen sich in Schmähreden ergehen wettern
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invent /ɪnˈvɛnt/ v
erfinden ausdenken
create something fictional
erfinden
design a new process or mechanism

invented /ɪnˈvɛntɪd/ adj
erfunden
fictional, made up

invention /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/ n
Erfinden
act of inventing
Einfallsreichtum
capacity to invent
Invention
small self-contained musical composition
Erfindung
something invented

inventor /ɪnˈvɛntɚ/ n
Erfinder Erfinderin
one who invents

inventory /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/ /ˈɪn.vənˌtɔ.ɹi/ n
Inventar
detailed list of all of the items on hand
Inventur
process of producing or updating such a list
Inventar Lager
stock of an item on hand at a particular location or business

inventory /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/ /ˈɪn.vənˌtɔ.ɹi/ v
Inventur machen
to take stock of the resources or items on hand; to produce an inventory

inverse /ɪnˈvɝs/ adj
entgegengesetzt
opposite in effect or nature
umgekehrt
reverse, opposite in order

inverse function n
Umkehrfunktion inverse Funktion
function that reverses the mapping action of a given function

inverse semigroup n
inverse Halbgruppe
semigroup in which every element has an inverse

inversion /ɪnˈvɜːʃən/ /ɪnˈvɝʒən/ n
Inversion
deviation from standard word order by putting the predicate before the subject, in questions with auxiliary verbs and for the purpose of emphasis

inversion of control n
Inversion of Control Steuerungsumkehrung
abstract principle describing an aspect of some software architecture designs

inversion pair n
Fehlstand
mathematics

invertebrate adj
wirbellos
lacking backbone

invertebrate n
Invertebrat Wirbelloses
animal without backbone

invertible adj
invertierbar
(mathematics) which has an inverse

invest /ɪnˈvɛst/ v
investieren anlegen
to commit resources in the hope of financial gain
to spend money, time, effort into sthg
investieren
to make investments

investigate [ɪn.ˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t] v
untersuchen
to examine
untersuchen erforschen recherchieren
to inquire into, study

investigation /ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
Untersuchung
the act of investigating

investigator n
Ermittler Ermittlerin
one who investigates

investment /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/ n
Investition
placement of capital in expectation of deriving income or profit from its use

investment casting n
Feinguss

investment strategy n
Investitionsstrategie
set of rules

investor /ɪnˈvɛstɚ/ n
Investor Anleger
person who invests money in order to make a profit

inveterate /ɪnˈvɛtəɹɪt/ adj
chronisch
firmly established
eingefleischt unverbesserlich
whose habits are firmly established

invigorate /ɪnˈvɪɡəɹeɪt/ v
beleben kräftigen stärken
To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to

invincibility n
Unbesiegbarkeit
state or quality of being invincible

invincible /ɪnˈvɪns.ɪbl̩/ adj
unbesiegbar
impossible to defeat, destroy or kill

inviolable /ɪnˈvaɪələbl̩/ adj
unantastbar unverletzlich
not violable; not to be infringed

invisibility n
Unsichtbarkeit
the state of being invisible

invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
versteckt
not appearing on the surface
unsichtbar
unable to be seen

invisible ink n
Scherztinte
ink used in pranks that soon disappears
Geheimtinte
invisible ink that can later be rendered visible

invisible rail n
Trommelralle
bird

invisibly adv
unsichtbar
in a way that can not be seen

invitation /ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
Einladung Einladen
act of inviting
Einladung
document or spoken words conveying the message by which one is invited

invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/ n
Einladung
(informal) invitation

invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/ /ˈɪnvaɪt/ v
einladen
ask for the presence or participation of someone

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ n
Rechnung Faktura
bill

invoke /ɪnˈvoʊk/ v
aufrufen
anrufen
call upon someone for help etc.

involucre n
Hüllblatt
conspicuous bract

involuntary adj
unfreiwillig
not voluntary or willing
unabsichtlich
without intention; unintentional

involved /ɪnˈvɑlvd/ /ɪnˈvɒlvd/ adj
beteiligt betroffen
associated with others, be or be made a participant
eine Affäre haben
having an affair with someone

invulnerable adj
unverwundbar
incapable of being wounded

inward /ˈɪnwəd/ adj
innere
on inside

inward /ˈɪnwəd/ adv
innen
toward the inside

inwards /ˈɪnwədz/ /ˈɪnwɚdz/ adv
nach innen
towards the inside

iodic acid n
Iodsäure Jodsäure
oxyacid of iodine

iodine /ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪn, -dɪn, -diːn/ n
Jodtinktur Iod
antiseptic
Jod Iod
element

iodine monobromide n
Iodbromid

iodine tribromide n
Iodtribromid

iodometry n
Iodometrie
chemistry: analytical technique

ion /ˈaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈaɪɒn/ /ˈaɪən/ /ˈaɪˌoʊn/ n
Ion
atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge

ionic bond n
Ionenbindung
bond where atoms are connected by electrostatic attraction

ionization /ˌaɪənɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
Ionisation
any process that leads to dissociation

ionizing radiation n
ionisierende Strahlung
high-energy radiation that is capable of causing ionization in substances

ionosphere n
Ionosphäre
part of Earth's atmosphere

iota /aɪˈoʊtə/ /aɪˈəʊtə/ n
Jota
Greek letter

iota subscript n
Iota subscriptum
small iota written below a vowel letter

ipsative /ˈɪpsətɪv/ adj
ipsativ
denoting a measure that forces an individual to choose among multiple desirable options

ipso facto /ˌɪpsəʊ ˈfæktəʊ/ adv
ipso facto
By that fact

irascible /ɪˈɹæs.ɪ.bəl/ adj
aufbrausend jähzornig
prone to anger

irate /aɪˈɹeɪt/ adj
erzürnt rasend wütend
extremely angry

ire /aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /aɪɹ/ n
Zorn Wut Ärger
great anger

irene n
Iren
hydrocarbon

iridectomy n
Iridektomie
removal of part of the iris

iridesce v
irisieren
iridesce

iridescence n
Iridisieren
The condition or state of being iridescent; exhibition of colors like those of the rainbow; a prismatic play of color

iridescent /ɪ.ɹɪˈdɛs.ənt/ adj
irisierend schillernd
producing lustrous colors

iridium /ɪˈɹɪdiəm/ n
Iridium
chemical element

iris /ˈaɪɹɪs/ n
Iris Regenbogenhaut
part of the eye
Iris Schwertlilie
plant of the genus Iris

iritis n
Iritis
inflammation of the iris

irk /ɜːk/ /ɝk/ v
ärgern
to irritate; annoy; bother

iron /ˈaɪən/ /ˈaɪɚn/ /ˈaɪɹən/ adj
eisern Eisen
made of iron
eisern
strong, inflexible

iron /ˈaɪən/ /ˈaɪɚn/ /ˈaɪɹən/ n
Eisen
chemical element Fe
type of golf club
Bügeleisen
for pressing clothes

iron /ˈaɪən/ /ˈaɪɚn/ /ˈaɪɹən/ v
bügeln
to pass an iron over clothing

iron bloom n
Eisenblüte
mixture

iron curtain n
eiserner Vorhang
impenetrable barrier

iron fist n
eiserne Hand
ruthless control

iron group n
Eisengruppe

iron lung n
eiserne Lunge
a pneumonic device for assisted breathing

iron maiden n
eiserne Jungfrau
torture device

iron meteorite n
Eisenmeteorit

iron ore n
Eisenerz
ore containing iron

iron out v
ausbügeln
to remove with an iron

ironclad n
Panzerschiff
armor-plated warship

ironic /aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
ironisch
characterized by irony

ironical adj
ironisch
characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony
given to the use of irony, sarcasm

ironically adv
ironisch
In an ironic manner

ironing n
Bügeln
act of pressing clothes with an iron
Bügelwäsche
laundry that has been washed and is ready to be ironed
laundry that has recently been ironed

ironing board n
Bügelbrett
a long board on which one can iron

ironman n
Ironman
triathlon

ironmonger n
Eisenhändler
retailer in iron goods and hardware

ironworks n
Eisenwerk
factory

irony /ˈaɪ.ɚ.ni/ /ˈaɪ.ɹə.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ɹən.i/ n
Ironie
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally
condition contrary to expectations

irradiance n
Bestrahlungsstärke
physics: Radiant power received by unit area of surface

irradiation n
Bestrahlung
a process of sterilisation

irrational /ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/ adj
irrational
mathematics: of a number
irrational irrationell unvernünftig
unfounded or nonsensical

irrational number n
irrationale Zahl
real number that is not rational

irrationalism n
Irrationalismus
philosophical movement

irrationality n
Irrationalität Unvernunft
want of reason

irreconcilable adj
unvereinbar unversöhnlich unverträglich
unable to be reconciled; opposed; uncompromising

irredentism /ɪɹɪˈdɛntɪzəm/ n
Irredentismus
an annexation doctrine

irredentist /ɪɹɪˈdɛntɪst/ n
Irredentist Irredentistin
adherent of irredentism

irrefutability n
Unwiderlegbarkeit
quality of being irrefutable

irrefutable /ˌɪɹɪˈfjuːtəbl/ adj
unwiderlegbar
undeniable, unable to be disproved

irregular /ɪˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/ adj
unregelmäßig irregulär
non-standard
in grammar, applied to verbs

irregular verb n
irreguläres Verb unregelmäßiges Verb unregelmäßiges Zeitwort
verb that does not follow the normal rules for its conjugation

irregularity /ɪ.ˌrɛ.ɡjə.ˈlæ.rə.ti/ n
Unregelmäßigkeit
instance being irregular
state or condition of being irregular
Unebenheit
object or event that is not regular
Ungesetzlichkeit Unvorschriftsmäßigkeit
violation of rules

irrelevance n
Irrelevanz Bedeutungslosigkeit Unbedeutendheit Unmaßgeblichkeit
lack of relationship with the topic at hand, lack of importance

irrelevancy n
Belanglosigkeit
a thing that is irrelevant
the quality of being irrelevant or inapplicable

irrelevant adj
irrelevant
not related, not applicable, unimportant, not connected

irreligion /ɪɹɪˈlɪdʒən/ n
Irreligiosität
state of being irreligious

irreparable /ɪˈɹɛp(ə)ɹəbəl/ adj
irreparabel nicht reparierbar
that is unable to be repaired

irreplaceable adj
unersetzbar unersetzlich
that cannot be replaced

irresistibility n
Unwiderstehlichkeit
quality of being irresistible

irresistible /ˌɪɹɪˈzɪstəbl̩/ adj
unwiderstehlich
not able to be resisted

irrespective adj
ohne Berücksichtigung unabhängig ungeachtet
regardless

irresponsibility n
Verantwortungslosigkeit Unverantwortlichkeit
character or state of being irresponsible

irresponsible /ɪrəˈspɑnsɪbəl/ /ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl/ adj
unverantwortlich verantwortungslos
lacking a sense of responsibility
verantwortlich
not responsible; not subject to responsibility

irreverent adj
respektlos dreist frech keck kess mutig
courageous, straightforward, having mass appeal, but likely to offend
respektlos ehrfurchtslos pietätlos unehrerbietig
lacking respect or seriousness

irreversible adj
irreversibel unumkehrbar
incapable of being reversed

irreversibly adv
unabänderlich unwiderruflich
In an irreversible manner

irrevocable /ɪˈɹɛvəkəb(ə)l/ adj
unwiderruflich
unable to be retracted or reversed

irrigate /ˈɪɹəˌɡeɪt/ v
bewässern
to supply farmland with water

irrigation /ˌɪɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
Bewässerung Irrigation
The act or process of irrigating

irritable /ˈɪɹɪtəbl/ adj
reizbar
easily exasperated or excited

irritable bowel syndrome n
Reizdarmsyndrom
functional disorder causing the nerves and muscles of the large intestine to be oversensitive

irritate /ˈɪɹɪteɪt/ v
irritieren reizen ärgern
to cause or induce displeasure or irritation

irritation /ˌɪɹɪˈteɪʃən/ n
Irritation
oversensitiveness of part of the body
the act of exciting, or the condition of being excited to action, by stimulation
Irritation Verärgerung Ärger
the act of irritating

irruption n
Einbruch Eindringen Hereinbrechen
action of irrupting

is /aɪz/ /ɘz/ /ɪz/ v
ist
third-person singular of "be"

is it safe here phraseologicalUnit
ist es sicher hier?
is it safe here?

is that so phraseologicalUnit
wirklich?
really

is there a grocery store nearby phraseologicalUnit
gibt es hier einen Lebensmittelladen?
is there a grocery store?

is there a smaller size phraseologicalUnit
gibt es eine kleinere Größe?
is there a smaller size?

isapostolic adj
apostelgleich
having equivalent, or almost equivalent, authority with the apostles or their teachings

isapostolicity n
Apostelgleichheit
the quality of being isapostolic

isatin n
Isatin
indole derivative

ischemia /ɪˈskiːmi.ə/ n
Ischämie
local anemia

ischial tuberosity n
Sitzbeinhöcker
pelvic bone

ischiatic adj
ischiatisch
of or pertaining to the ischium

ischium /ˈɪskɪəm/ n
Sitzbein Ischium
the lowest of three bones of the pelvis

isentropic adj
isentrop
having a constant entropy

ish /ɪʃ/ adv
ungefähr
somewhat

isinglass /ˈaɪzɪŋɡlæs/ /ˈaɪzɪŋɡlɑːs/ n
Hausenblase
gelatine obtained from fish

island /ˈaɪ̯lənd/ n
Insel Eiland
area of land completely surrounded by water

island state n
Inselstaat
state consisting of one or more islands

island-hop v
inselhüpfen

islander /ˈaɪləndə/ /ˈaɪləndɚ/ n
Inselbewohnerin Inselbewohner Insulaner Insulanerin
person who lives on an island

islet /ˈaɪ.lət/ n
Inselchen Eiland Flussinsel Holm Werder kleine Insel
small island

islets of Langerhans n
Langerhans-Inseln
regions in the pancreas

isn't it so phraseologicalUnit
nicht wahr? oder?
isn't it so?

isobar n
Isobare
A line on a map connecting places of equal pressures
Isobar
either of two nuclides

isobaric adj
isobar
having a constant pressure throughout
having the same pressures, masses, or densities

isobutane n
Isobutan
a hydrocarbon: C₄H10

isobutene n
Isobuten
unsaturated hydrocarbon methylpropene

isodense adj
gleichdicht
evenly dense

isodomic adj
isodom

isoelectric adj
isoelektrisch
having equal electric potential

isoelectronic adj
isoelektronisch
chemistry

isogloss /ˈaɪsə(ʊ̆)ɡlɒs/ /ˈaɪsəɡlɑs/ n
Isoglosse
line indicating geographical boundaries of a linguistic feature

isolate /ˈaɪsəleɪt/ /ˈaɪsələt/ v
isolieren absondern abdichten
transitive: to set apart or cut off from others

isolation /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/ n
Isolation
Isolierung Isolation
state of being isolated

isolationism /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃəˌnɪzəm/ n
Isolationismus
policy of non-interaction

isolationist adj
isolationistisch
relating to, or supporting, isolationism

isolationist n
Isolationist Isolationistin
one who advocates or supports isolationism

isolator n
Isolator
device to keep something sterile
transparent box where small animals are contained
Trenneinrichtung Trenner
electrical device that detects short circuits

isoleucine /ˌaɪ.səˈluː.siːn/ n
Isoleucin
essential amino acid; C₆H13NO₂

isomer /ˈaɪ.sə.mə/ /ˈaɪ.sə.mɚ/ n
Isomer
chemistry: compounds
Kernisomer
physics: atomic nuclei

isomerism n
Isomerie
phenomenon of the existence of isomers

isomerization n
Isomerisierung
transformation to another isomer

isometric /ˌaɪ.soʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌaɪ.səʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
isometrisch
exhibiting equality in dimensions

isometry n
Isometrie
A function

isomorphic /ˌaɪ.soʊˈmɔɹ.fɪk/ /ˌaɪ.səˈmɔː.fɪk/ adj
isomorph
(mathematics) related by an isomorphism

isomorphism n
Isomorphismus
bidirectionally structure-preserving bijection
the similarity in form of organisms of different ancestry

isopod n
Assel
crustacean of the order Isopoda

isoprene n
Isopren
isoprene

isoquant n
Isoquante
line of equal or constant economic production

isosceles /aɪˈsɒsəliːz/ adj
gleichschenklig
having two sides of equal length, used especially of an isosceles triangle

isotherm /ˈaɪ.səʊˌθɜː(ɹ)m/ n
Isotherme
line representing equal or constant temperature

isothermic adj
isotherm

isotone n
Isoton
Any of a number of nuclides of different elements

isotonic adj
isotonisch
having the same osmotic pressure

isotope /ˈaɪ.sə.toʊp/ /ˈaɪ.sə.təʊp/ n
Isotop
atoms of the same element having a different number of neutrons

isotope exchange n
Isotopenaustausch

isotopic adj
isotop
relating to isotopes

isotropic adj
isotrop
having properties which are equivalent in all directions

isotropy /aɪˈsɒtɹəpi/ n
Isotropie
The property of being isotropic

issuance n
Ausgabe
act of issuing

issue /ˈɪsjuː/ /ˈɪʃ(j)u/ n
austreten
act of flowing out
Abschluss Schluss
conclusion
Abkömmling Nachkommen
legal term for offspring
Kernpunkt
problem or concern

isthmus /ˈɪs.məs/ n
Isthmus Landenge Landbrücke
narrow strip of land

it /ɘt/ /ət/ /ɪt/ pronoun
es
object
impersonal pronoun, used without referent
subject of impersonal statement
es er sie
subject — inanimate thing

it can't be helped phraseologicalUnit
es lässt sich nicht ändern
it is inevitable

it doesn't matter phraseologicalUnit
das macht nichts es ist egal es macht nichts es spielt keine Rolle macht nichts
it doesn't matter

it happens phraseologicalUnit
das kann schon mal passieren
worrying is not necessary

it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God proverb
eher geht ein Kamel durch ein Nadelöhr, als dass ein Reicher in das Reich Gottes gelangt
proverb

it never rains but it pours proverb
ein Unglück kommt selten allein
unfortunate events occur in quantity

it was delicious phraseologicalUnit
es hat mir sehr gut geschmeckt es hat uns sehr gut geschmeckt es war köstlich
phrase said to compliment a meal after eating it

it's a small world phraseologicalUnit
die ganze Welt ist ein Dorf unsere Welt ist ja so klein wie klein die Welt doch ist
phrase used when meeting an acquaintance or personal connection in an unexpected place or context

it's all Greek to me /ɪts ˌɔːl ˈɡɹiːk tə ˌmiː/ phraseologicalUnit
das kommt mir spanisch vor das sind für mich böhmische Dörfer etwas kommt jemandem spanisch vor ich verstehe nur Bahnhof nur Bahnhof verstehen
I don't understand any of this

it's an emergency phraseologicalUnit
es ist dringend
it's an emergency

it's cold outside phraseologicalUnit
es is kalt draußen
it's cold outside (weather)

it's not my fault phraseologicalUnit
es ist nicht meine Schuld
I did not cause the problem

it's raining phraseologicalUnit
regnen
it's raining

it's snowing phraseologicalUnit
es schneit
it's snowing

it's too expensive phraseologicalUnit
es ist zu teuer
it's too expensive

itabirite n
Itabirit

italic /ɪˈtælɪk/ adj
kursiv
having a slant to the right

italic /ɪˈtælɪk/ n
Kursivschrift Kursivdruck
typeface whose letters slant to the right

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ n
Jucken Juckreiz
a sensation felt on an area of the skin that causes a person or animal to want to scratch

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ v
jucken kitzeln kratzen
to feel the need to scratch

itching powder n
Juckpulver

itchy /ˈɪtʃi/ adj
juckend
having or creating an itch

itchy feet n
Fernweh
desire to travel

item /ˈaɪtəm/ [ˈaɪ̯ɾəm] n
Gegenstand Stück Artikel Ding
distinct physical object
Gegenstand
video games: object that can be picked up for later use

itemize v
aufgliedern auflisten aufschlüsseln aufzählen detaillieren gliedern
to state in items

iteration /ɪtəɹˈeɪʃən/ n
Iteration
repetition in a computer program
Iteration Iterationsschritt
single repetition of the code

iterative aspect n
Frequentativum
subclass of imperfective verbs

iterator n
Iterator
computing method

iterator pattern n
Iterator

ithyphallic /ˌɪθɪˈfælɪk/ adj
ithyphallisch
of or pertaining to the erect phallus

ithyphallophobia n
Ithyphallophobie
ithyphallophobia

itinerant /aɪˈtɪnɚənt/ adj
Wander- umherziehend
travelling from place to place

itinerant worker n
Wanderarbeiter Wanderarbeiterin
worker moving from one temporary job to another

itinerary /aɪˈtɪnəɹi/ /aɪˈtɪnəɹɛɹi/ n
Reisebericht
account or record of a journey
Reiseführer
guidebook for travellers
Reiseroute
route or proposed route of a journey

its /ɪts/ determiner
ihr sein
belonging to it

its /ɪts/ pronoun
ihr sein
that which belongs to it

itself /ɪtˈsɛlf/ pronoun
sich selbst
selbst sich selbst von allein von selbst
(reflexive) it

ivory /ˈaɪvəɹi/ adj
elfenbeinfarben elfenbeinfarbig
having colour of ivory
elfenbeinern Elfenbein-
made of ivory

ivory /ˈaɪvəɹi/ n
Elfenbein Elfenbeinfarbe
colour
Elfenbein
material

ivory gull n
Elfenbeinmöwe
Pagophila eburnea

ivory tower /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊə/ /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊɚ/ n
Elfenbeinturm
overly-academic perspective

ivy /ˈaɪvi/ n
Efeu
plant

jabberer n
Schwatzmaul
someone who jabbers

jabiru /ˈdʒæbɪ.ɹuː/ n
Jabiru
Jabiru mycteria

jabot /ˈʒæ.bəʊ/ n
Jabot
a cascading or ornamental frill down the front of a blouse

jack /dʒæk/ n
Wagenheber
device for raising and supporting a heavy object
Buchse Steckdose
female ended electrical connector
Bube
playing card
Buchse
surface mounted connector
Zielkugel
target ball in bowls

jack mackerel n
Bastardmakrele Stöcker
fish

jack of all trades n
Hans Dampf in allen Gassen Tausendsassa Alleskönner
one competent in many endeavors

jack of all trades, master of none n
Hansdampf in allen Gassen
person who has a competent grasp of many skills

jack of clubs n
Kreuzbube
playing card

jack of diamonds n
Karo-Bauer Karobube
playing card

jack of hearts n
Herzbube
playing card

jack of spades /dʒæk.əv.speɪdz/ n
Pikbube Schippenbube
playing card

jack shit pronoun
einen Scheiß einen Scheißdreck
(vulgar) nothing, anything

jack-in-the-box n
Schachtelteufel
child’s toy

jack-knife n
Taschenmesser
a compact folding knife

jack-o'-lantern /ˈdʒæk.oʊˌlæn.tɚn/ /ˈdʒæk.əʊˌlæn.tən/ n
Halloween-Kürbis Jack mit der Laterne
carved pumpkin

jackal /ˈdʒækəl/ n
Schakal Schakalin
wild canine

jackalope /ˈdʒækəloʊp/ n
Hasenbock Jackalope
cross between a jackrabbit and antelope

jackass n
Esel
foolish or stupid person
male donkey

jackdaw /ˈdʒækˌdɔ/ /ˈdʒækˌdɔː/ n
Dohle
Coloeus monedula

jacket /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒækɪt/ n
Jackett
piece of a person's suit
Jacke
piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse

jackfruit n
Jackfruchtbaum
jackfruit tree
Jackfrucht
the fruit

jackhammer n
Presslufthammer Pressluftbohrer
portable percussive drill device

jackpot n
Jackpot
accumulating money prize pool
Hauptgewinn
large cash prize

jacksnipe n
Zwergschnepfe
Lymnocryptes minimus

jade /d͡ʒeɪd/ n
Jade
gem
Klepper Gaul Mähre alter Gaul
old horse

jaded /ˈdʒeɪdɪd/ adj
abgestumpft ausgelutscht ermattet erschöpft verbraucht
Worn out, wearied, or lacking enthusiasm; exhausted

jadeite /ˈdʒeɪdaɪt/ n
Jadeit
mineral

jag /d͡ʒæɡ/ n
Auszackung Kerbe Riss Zacke Zahn

jagged /dʒæɡd/ /ˈdʒæɡɪd/ adj
rauh grob kantig schroff
having a rough quality
ausgefranst gezackt gezahnt grob kantig rissig
unevenly cut; having the texture of something so cut

jaggery n
Vollrohrzucker
traditional unrefined sugar

jaguar /ˈdʒæɡjuːɑː/ /ˈdʒæɡjuːə/ /ˈdʒæɡwɑɹ/ n
Jaguar
Panthera onca

jaguarundi n
Jaguarundi Wieselkatze
wild cat

jail /dʒeɪl/ n
Gefängnis
place for short-term confinement

jailbait /ˈdʒeɪlbeɪt/ n
Knastköder Lolita
person below the age of consent for sexual activity

jailbird n
Häftling Ex Knacki Ex-Häftling Knacki Knastbruder Knastologe
prisoner or ex-prisoner

jailbreak n
Gefängnisausbruch
escape from prison

jailer n
Gefängniswärter Gefängniswärterin Gefangenenwärter Gefangenenwärterin Gefängnisaufseher Gefängnisaufseherin
one who guards inmates

jalapeño /ˌhæləˈpiːnoʊ/ /ˌhæləˈpiːnəʊ/ /ˌhɑləˈpeɪnjoʊ/ /ˌxæləˈpɛnjəʊ/ n
Jalapeno Jalapeño
variety of hot chili pepper

jalopy /dʒəˈlɒ.pi/ n
Klapperkiste Schrottkiste alte Kiste
old, dilapidated car

jalousie /ˈdʒæləsiː/ n
Jalousie
window slats which form a blind or shutter

jam /ˈdʒæm/ /ˈdʒæːm/ n
Stau
blockage, congestion
Marmelade Konfitüre
sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar

jam /ˈdʒæm/ /ˈdʒæːm/ v
gemeinsam improvisieren jammen spontan musizieren
music: to improvise as a group
blockieren
to cause congestion or blockage
einklemmen
to get something stuck in a confined space

jam session n
Jam Session Jamsession
impromptu informal performance

jamb /dʒæm/ n
Türpfosten
vertical component that form the side of an opening in a wall

jambalaya /ˌdʒæmbəˈlaɪə/ n
Jambalaya
rice-based dish from Louisiana

jammed adj
proppenvoll verstopft überfüllt
overcrowded; congested
eingeklemmt eingequetscht festgeklemmt
pertaining to something which is stuck

janggi n
Changgi Janggi
Korean chess

janissary /ˈdʒanɪzəɹi/ /ˈdʒænəˌzeɹi/ n
Janitschar
former Turkish soldier

janitor /ˈd͡ʒænɪtə/ /ˈd͡ʒænɪtɚ/ n
Hausmeister Hausmeisterin Hauswart Hauswartin
caretaker
Pförtner Pförtnerin
doorman

jar /dʒɐː/ /dʒɑɹ/ /dʒɑː/ n
Glas Gefäß
small, approximately cylindrical container

jargon /ˈdʒɑɹ.ɡən/ /ˈdʒɑː.ɡən/ n
Jargon Fachchinesisch
incomprehensible speech
Jargon Fachsprache
language characteristic of a particular group
Fachsprache Fachjargon
technical terminology unique to a particular subject

jargoon /d͡ʒɑɹ.ˈɡuːn/ n
Jargon
variety of zircon

jarl n
Jarl
medieval Scandinavian nobleman, especially in Norway and Denmark

jarovization n
Jarowisation Jarowisierung
certain treatment of seeds or bulbs

jarring adj
misstönend schief schräg
That jars (clashes or disagrees)

jasmine /ˈdʒæzmɪn/ n
Jasmin
Jasmin Jasminum
plant of genus Jasminum

jasmine rice n
Jasmin-Reis
fragrant rice

jasper /ˈdʒæspə/ n
Jaspis
precious stone

jaundice /ˈdʒɔndɪs/ /ˈdʒɔːndɪs/ n
Gelbsucht Ikterus
morbid condition

jaundice /ˈdʒɔndɪs/ /ˈdʒɔːndɪs/ v
rot anlaufen sich verfärben
affect with jaundice; prejudice

jaunt /ˈdʒɑːnt/ /ˈdʒɔːnt/ n
Ausflug Spritztour Vergnügungsfahrt
A short excursion for pleasure or refreshment

jaunt /ˈdʒɑːnt/ /ˈdʒɔːnt/ v
einen Ausflug machen herumstreunen
to ramble here and there; to stroll; to make an excursion

jauntily /ˈdʒɑn.tɪ.li/ /ˈdʒɔːn.tɪ.li/ adv
fröhlich munter unbeschwert
in an airy, showy, or affected manner

jaunty /ˈdʒɑːn.ti/ /ˈdʒɔːn.ti/ adj
affektiert fröhlich keck munter prätentiös übermütig
airy, showy, or affected
fesch flott kess schick
dapper or stylish
schwungvoll selbstgerecht selbstzufrieden übermütig
ostentatiously self-confident

javelin /ˈdʒævlɪn/ n
Speer
spear used as a weapon
spear used in athletic competition

javelin throw n
Speerwurf Speerwerfen
athletic event where a javelin is thrown

javelin thrower n
Speerwerfer
athlete who competes in the javelin throw

jaw /d͡ʒɔ/ /d͡ʒɔː/ n
Backe Kinnbacke Rachen Schlund
Kiefer Unterkiefer Kinnbacke Oberkiefer
bone of the jaw

jaw-dropping /ˈd͡ʒɔ ˌdɹɑpɪŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒɔː ˌdɹɒpɪŋ/ adj
atemberaubend umwerfend unglaublich
causing great awe or surprise

jawan /dʒəˈwɑːn/ n
Infanterist Soldat
infantryman, soldier

jawbone n
Kiefer Kieferknochen
any of the bones in the jaw

jawless adj
kieferlos
lacking a jaw

jay /dʒeɪ/ n
Häher Hähermännchen Häherweibchen
bird
Jot
name of the letter J, j

jaywalk /ˈdʒeɪ.wɑːk/ /ˈdʒeɪ.wɔːk/ v
eine Straße an verbotener Stelle überqueren
violate pedestrian traffic regulations

jaywalker n
die Verkehrsregeln missachtende Fußgängerin die Verkehrsregeln missachtender Fußgänger unachtsame Fußgängerin unachtsamer Fußgänger
one who jaywalks

jazz /d͡ʒæz/ n
Jazz
musical art form

jazz band n
Jazz-Band
group of musicians who play jazz music

jazzy /ˈdʒæzi/ adj
auffällig grell protzig
flashy or showy

je ne sais quoi /ˌʒə n(ə) sɛ ˈkwɑː/ /ˌʒə nə seɪ ˈkwɑ/ /ˌʒə nə seɪ ˈkwɑː/ n
gewisse Etwas
indefinable quality that makes something distinctive

jealous /ˈdʒɛləs/ adj
neidisch eifersüchtig
envious; feeling resentful of someone for a perceived advantage, material or otherwise
eifernd eifrig
protective, guarding; careful in the protection of something one has or appreciates
eifersüchtig
suspecting rivalry in love; fearful of being replaced, in position or in affection

jealousy /ˈdʒɛləsi/ n
Mißgunst
a resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold
Missgunst Neid
close, zealous vigilance, envy
Eifersucht Missgunst
jealous attitude (e.g. fear of infidelity)

jeans /d͡ʒiːnz/ n
Jeans Jeanshose Niethose
denim trousers

jebel /ˈdʒɛbəl/ n
Berg Dschebel Hügel
hill

jeep /dʒiːp/ n
Jeep
vehicle

jeer /dʒɪə/ /dʒɪɹ/ n
Spott
mocking remark
Fall
gear; tackle

jeer /dʒɪə/ /dʒɪɹ/ v
spotten
to scoff or mock

jeez interjection
Jesses
Exclamation of fright
jessas
Exclamation of incredulousness

jejunum /dʒiːˈdʒuːnəm/ n
Jejunum Leerdarm
central of the three divisions of the small intestine

jelly /ˈd͡ʒɛl.i/ n
Gelee Wackelpeter Sulz Wackelpudding
dessert
Marmelade Gelee
jam
Gelee
sweet gelatinous substance derived from fruit juices and pectin
sieved jam

jelly bean n
Geleebonbon
small bean-shaped chewy candy

jellyfish /ˈdʒɛliˌfɪʃ/ n
Qualle
aquatic animal

jellylike adj
geleeartig
resembling a jelly

jeopardize v
gefährden in Gefahr bringen
put in jeopardy

jeopardy /ˈd͡ʒɛpədi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛpɚdi/ n
Gefahr Risiko
danger of loss, harm, or failure

jerboa n
Wüstenspringmaus
small rodent

jerk /d͡ʒɜːk/ /d͡ʒɝk/ n
Blödmann Dummkopf Trottel
dull or stupid person
Ruck
physics: rate of change in acceleration
quick, often unpleasant tug or shake
Zuckung
sudden, uncontrolled movement
Arsch Arschloch Flasche Hanswurst Sackarsch Saftsack
unlikable person

jerk /d͡ʒɜːk/ /d͡ʒɝk/ v
zucken
intransitive: to make a sudden uncontrolled movement
rucken
transitive: to give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake
dörren
to cure by cutting into strips and drying

jerk off v
wichsen runterholen
to masturbate

jerkin /ˈdʒɜɹ.kɪn/ /ˈdʒɜː.kɪn/ n
Lederwams Lederweste
a sleeveless jacket, usually leather
Jacke Wams
close-fitting collarless jacket, with or without sleeves

jerky /ˈdʒɝki/ adj
zuckend
characterized by physical jerking

jerky /ˈdʒɝki/ n
Trockenfleisch
Lean meat cured and preserved by cutting into thin strips and air-drying in the sun

jerrycan /ˈd͡ʒɛɹiˌkæn/ n
Benzinkanister Kanister
pressed-steel fuel container

jersey /ˈdʒɜːzi/ /ˈdʒɝzi/ n
Pullover Jersey
garment knitted from wool, worn over the upper body
Trikot
shirt worn by a member of an athletic team

jest /dʒɛst/ v
Spaß machen

jester /ˈdʒɛs.tə/ /ˈdʒɛs.tɚ/ n
Clown Clownin Hampelfrau Hampelmann Spaßmacher Spaßmacherin
one who jests

jet /dʒɛt/ n
Strahl
stream of fluid

jet /dʒɛt/ v
spritzen
to spray with liquid, to gush, to spurt
jetten
to travel on a jet aircraft or otherwise by jet propulsion

jet engine n
Düsentriebwerk Strahltriebwerk
an engine that develops thrust by ejecting a jet, especially a jet of gaseous combustion products

jet fighter n
Düsenjäger Jagdflugzeug
fighter aircraft with one or more jet engines

jet fuel n
Flugpetrol
type of fuel

jet lag n
Jetlag
physical condition

jet pack n
Jetpack Raketenrucksack
Equipment worn on the back for vertical thrust

jet plane n
Düsenflugzeug Düsenjet Jet Strahlflugzeug
an airplane that is powered by a jet engine

jet set n
Jetset
wealthy people who travel for pleasure

jet ski n
Wassermotorrad
small motorized water craft

jet stream n
Jetstream
air current

jet-black n
Rabenschwarz Tiefschwarz pechschwarz
the blackest black

jetsam n
Strandgut
jetsam

jettison /ˈdʒɛtɪsn̩/ /ˈdʒɛɾəsən/ /ˈdʒɛɾɪsn̩/ n
Ballast
collectively, items that have been or are about to be ejected from a boat or balloon
Abwerfen
the action of jettisoning items

jettison /ˈdʒɛtɪsn̩/ /ˈdʒɛɾəsən/ /ˈdʒɛɾɪsn̩/ v
Ballast abwerfen über Bord werfen
to eject from a boat
loswerden
to let go or get rid of

jetty /ˈdʒɛti/ n
Wellenbrecher Mole Damm
structure to influence currents or protect a harbor or beach

jewel /dʒul/ /ˈdʒuːəl/ n
Juwel Kleinod
anything considered precious or valuable
Stein
bearing for a pivot in watch
Juwel Edelstein
gemstone
Schmuckstück
valuable object for ornamentation

jewel case n
CD-Hülle
CD case

jeweler /ˈdʒu(ə)lɚ/ /ˈdʒuːələ/ n
Juwelier Juwelierin
a person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry

jeweller's n
Juweliergeschäft
a shop that sells jewellery

jewellery /ˈdʒuːələɹi/ /ˈdʒuːəlɹi/ n
Schmuck
personal ornamentation

jewlover n
Judenfreund

jiaozi n
Jiaozi
Chinese dumplings

jib /dʒɪb/ n
Fock
triangular staysail

jibe /dʒaɪb/ n
Spöttelei Stichelei spöttische Bemerkung
facetious or insulting remark

jibe /dʒaɪb/ v
zusammenpassen übereinstimmen
to accord or agree

jicama /ˈhɪ.kə.mə/ n
Yambohne
the edible root of the yam bean

jiffy /ˈd͡ʒɪ.fi/ n
Moment Augenblick
very short, unspecified length of time

jig /d͡ʒɪɡ/ n
Lehre Schablone Vorrichtung
mechanical device

jigsaw n
Stichsäge
A saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade

jigsaw puzzle n
Puzzle Puzzlespiel
type of puzzle

jihad /dʒəˈhɑːd/ /dʒɪˈhɑːd/ n
Dschihad Jihad Djihad
holy war undertaken by Muslims

jihadism n
Dschihadismus Gotteskriegertum Jihadismus
ideological movement within modern Islamic fundamentalism

jihadist adj
dschihadistisch jihadistisch
pertaining to the doctrine of jihadism

jihadist n
Dschihadist Dschihadistin Mudschahed Gotteskrieger Gotteskriegerin
one who participates in a jihad

jilt /dʒɪlt/ v
den Laufpass geben verlassen
to jilt

jimsonweed n
Stechapfel
Datura stramonium

jingle bell n
Schelle
bell

jingoism /ˈdʒɪŋɡəʊɪz(ə)m/ n
Hurrapatriotismus Jingoismus
extreme patriotism in the form of aggressive foreign policy

jingoist n
Chauvinist Hurrapatriot Ultranationalist
one who advocates an aggressive nationalism, one who vociferously supports a nation's military aims

jingoistic /ˌdʒɪŋ.ɡoʊˈɪst.ɪk/ /ˌdʒɪŋ.ɡəʊˈɪst.ɪk/ adj
chauvinistisch hurrapatriotisch ultranationalistisch
overly patriotic or nationalistic

jinn n
Dschinn
spirit

jinx /dʒɪŋks/ n
Fluch Verwünschung
A hex; an evil spell

jinx /dʒɪŋks/ v
verhexen
To bring bad luck to

jitter /ˈdʒɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
Zittern

jive /ˈdʒaɪv/ n
Gequatsche Quatsch durchsichtiges Geschwätz
deceptive talk

jive /ˈdʒaɪv/ v
Quatsch erzählen bequatschen vormachen
be deceptive
swingen
dance

jizya n
Dschisja Dschizya
per capita tax

jizz /ˈdʒɪz/ n
Wichse
slang: sperm

jizz /ˈdʒɪz/ v
abspritzen kommen
slang: sperm

job /d͡ʒɑb/ /d͡ʒɒb/ n
Job
computing: task(s) carried out in batch mode
Stelle Arbeit Job Beruf Anstellung
economic role for which a person is paid
Aufgabe Auftrag
task

job /d͡ʒɑb/ /d͡ʒɒb/ v
arbeiten jobben
jobben
to do odd jobs
to work as a jobber

job center n
Arbeitsamt Jobcenter Arbeitsmarktservice
agency

job description n
Stellenbeschreibung

job interview n
Vorstellungsgespräch Bewerbungsgespräch
interview attended by a job applicant

job title n
Berufsbezeichnung
designation of a post

jobseeker n
Arbeitsuchende Arbeitsuchender
person seeking employment

jock n
Sportskanone
athlete

jockey /ˈdʒɒki/ n
Jockey
one who rides racehorses competitively

jockstrap n
Sportsuspensorium Suspensorium Tiefschutz Tiefschützer Eierbecher Jockstrap
an athletic supporter

jocose /dʒəˈkoʊs/ /dʒəˈkəʊs/ adj
drollig scherzend
characterised by joking
drollig launig
given to jest

jocular /ˈdʒɑkjəlɚ/ /ˈdʒɒkjʊlə/ adj
witzig scherzhaft spaßig
humorous, amusing, joking

jocund /ˈdʒoʊkənd/ /ˈdʒɑːkənd/ /ˈdʒɒkənd/ /ˈdʒəʊkənd/ adj
heiter
jovial, exuberant, lighthearted; merry and in high spirits

jog /dʒɑɡ/ /dʒɒɡ/ n
Joggen
energetic trot

jog /dʒɑɡ/ /dʒɒɡ/ v
joggen
to move in an energetic trot

jogging /ˈdʒɑ.ɡɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɒ.ɡɪŋ/ n
Jogging
form of exercise

john /ˈdʒɑn/ /ˈdʒɒn/ n
Freier
prostitute client

joie de vivre /ˌʒwɑ də ˈvivɹə/ /ˌʒwɑː də ˈviːvɹə/ n
Lebensfreude Lebenslust
enjoyment of living, zest for life

join /ˈdʒɔɪn/ n
Verbindung
an intersection of piping or wiring; an interconnect

join /ˈdʒɔɪn/ v
beitreten
to become a member of
vereinigen verknüpfen anschließen
to combine more than one item into one; to put together
anschließen
to come into the company of
zusammenkommen
to come together; to meet

join the club phraseologicalUnit
Willkommen im Club
expression of sympathy

joiner /ˈdʒɔɪnə/ /ˈdʒɔɪnɚ/ n
Schreiner Tischler
maker of wooden furniture
Bindeglied
thing that joins

joinery n
Schreinerei Tischlerei
factory producing wooden products

joint /dʒɔɪnt/ adj
gemeinschaftlich gemeinsamer
done by two or more people or organisations working together

joint /dʒɔɪnt/ n
Laden Schuppen
business
Joint Tüte
marijuana cigarette
Gelenk
part of the body where bones join
joint with freedom to rotate
Verbindung
point of a rigid joint, means of joining in carpentry
Knast
prison

joint account n
gemeinsame Rechnung
a bank account owned jointly by two or more persons

joint tenancy n
Gesamteigentum Gesamthandseigentum

joint venture n
Gemeinschaftsunternehmen Joint Venture
a cooperative business partnership

joint-stock company n
AG Aktiengesellschaft
company with transferable ownership and limited shareholder liability

joist /dʒɔɪst/ n
Balken Querbalken
piece of timber

jojoba /hoʊˈhoʊbə/ /həˈhəʊbə/ n
Jojoba
Simmondsia chinensis

joke /dʒoʊk/ /dʒəʊk/ n
Witz Scherz
amusing story
worthless thing or person
Scherz Spaß Witz Streich
something said or done for amusement

joke /dʒoʊk/ /dʒəʊk/ v
scherzen witzeln
do for amusement

joker /ˈdʒoʊkɚ/ /ˈdʒəʊkə/ n
Spaßvogel
person who makes jokes
Joker Jolly
playing card

jolt /dʒoʊlt/ /dʒɒlt/ /dʒəʊlt/ n
Denkzettel
a long prison sentence
Schuss
a narcotic injection
Schock Aufrüttler Waxhrüttler
a surprise or shock
Stoß Ruck Rucken Stoßen
an act of jolting

jolt /dʒoʊlt/ /dʒɒlt/ /dʒəʊlt/ v
einen Schlag versetzen
to deal a blow to
durchrütteln schütteln
to push or shake
holpern ruckeln rütteln
to shake, move with a series of jerks
erschüttern schwer treffen
to shock emotionally
aufrütteln wachrütteln
to shock into taking action

jonquil /ˈdʒɑŋkwəl/ /ˈdʒɒŋkwəl/ n
Jonquille
Narcissus jonquilla

joss stick n
Räucherstäbchen
incense stick

jostaberry n
Jostabeere
fruit

jostle /ˈdʒɑ.səl/ /ˈdʒɒs.əl/ n
Drängelei Gedrängel
act of jostling
Gedränge Rempelei
action of a jostling crowd

jostle /ˈdʒɑ.səl/ /ˈdʒɒs.əl/ v
drängeln
bump into or brush against while in motion
move through by pushing and shoving

jot /dʒɑt/ /dʒɒt/ v
schnell hinschreiben
to write quickly

jotun /ˈjəʊtʊn/ n
Jötunn
member of a race of giants

jougs /dʒuːɡz/ n
Halseisen
chained iron collar

joule /dʒuːl/ n
Joule
derived unit of energy, work and heat

jour fixe n
Jour fixe regelmäßiges monatliches Treffen
series of events that happen on a fixed day every month

journal /ˈdʒɜɹnəl/ [ˈdʒɜː.nəɫ] [ˈdʒɝ.nəɫ] n
Tagebuch Logbuch
diary or daily record
Zeitschrift Journal
newspaper or magazine

journalese n
Jargon der Journalisten Zeitungsstil
a style of writing used in some newspapers and magazines, characterized by cliché, hyperbolic language and clipped syntax

journalism /ˈdʒɜːn(ə)lɪzəm/ /ˈdʒɝnl̩ˌɪzəm/ n
Journalismus Journalistik
activity or profession of being a journalist

journalist /ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/ /ˈdʒɝnəlɪst/ n
Journalist Journalistin
one whose occupation or profession is journalism
Journalist Journalistin Reporter Reporterin
reporter

journalistic adj
journalistisch
related to journalism or journalists

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ n
Reise Fahrt Tour
trip, a voyage

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ v
reisen verreisen
to travel, to make a trip or voyage

journeyman /ˈdʒɜːnimən/ /ˈdʒɝnimən/ n
Geselle Wandergeselle
tradesman who has served an apprenticeship

joust /dʒaʊst/ /dʒuːst/ /dʒʌst/ /dʒʌʊst/ n
Lanzenstechen Tjost Lanzenzweikampf
a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms

jousting /ˈdʒaʊstɪŋ/ n
Lanzenstechen Tjost Tjostieren
medieval European sport
Wortgefecht verbale Rangelei
two people sparing with each other verbally

jovial /ˈdʒoʊ.vɪ.əl/ /ˈdʒəʊ.vɪ.əl/ adj
fröhlich jovial heiter
cheerful and good-humoured

jowl /dʒaʊl/ n
Backe Wange
jaw

joy /dʒɔɪ/ n
Freude
feeling of happiness

joyful /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/ adj
erfreulich erfreut freudig
feeling or causing joy

joyfully adv
freudig
in a joyful manner

joyless adj
freudlos
without joy

joyous /d͡ʒɔɪəs/ adj
freudig
full of joy; happy

joyride /ˈdʒɔɪˌɹaɪd/ n
Spritztour
dated: ride taken for enjoyment

joystick n
Joystick Steuerknüppel
mechanical control device

jubilarian n
Jubilar Jubilarin
person celebrating a jubilee

jubilation n
Jubel

jubilee /dʒuːbɪˈliː/ n
Jubiläum
special anniversary

judge /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ n
Richter Richterin
public judicial official
someone deciding another's fate
Schiedsrichter Schiedsrichterin
sports official

judge /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ v
verurteilen beurteilen
to criticize or label another person or thing
beurteilen einschätzen
to form an opinion on
schätzen
to form an opinion, infer
urteilen beurteilen
to sit in judgment on, act as judge
richten beurteilen
to sit in judgment on, pass sentence on

judgement day n
Tag des jüngsten Gerichts
Last Judgement

judgment /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/ n
Richterspruch Richtspruch richterliche Entscheidung
(law) act of determining what is conformable to law
Urteil
(theology) final award; the last sentence
act of judging
Beurteilung
conclusion or result of judging
Urteilsvermögen
power or faculty of making a judgment

judicial /dʒuˈdɪʃəl/ adj
gerichtlich Justiz
of or relating to a court of law

judiciary /ˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəɹi/ /ˌdʒuːˈdɪʃɪəɹi/ n
Richterschaft
the collective body of judges, justices, etc.
Gerichtswesen Justiz Justizsystem Justizwesen Rechts­we­sen
the court system, inclusive of clerical staff, etc.
Judikative Justiz richterliche Gewalt im Staat
the judicial branch of government

judiciously adv
vernünftig umsichtig verständig
in a judicious manner

judo /ˈdʒudoʊ/ /ˈdʒuːdəʊ/ n
Judo
Japanese martial art

judoka /d͡ʒuːˈdəʊkə/ n
Judoka
practitioner of judo

jug /d͡ʒʌɡ/ n
Krug Kanne
serving vessel
Knast
slang: jail

juggernaut /ˈdʒʌ.ɡə.nɔːt/ /ˈdʒʌ.ɡɚ.nɑt/ n
Lastkraftwagen
A large, cumbersome truck or lorry

juggle /ˈdʒʌɡəl/ v
jonglieren hochhalten
manipulate objects artistically
jonglieren
to handle or manage many tasks at once

juggler /ˈd͡ʒʌɡl̩ə(ɹ)/ n
Jongleur
person who practices juggling

juggling /ˈdʒʌɡəlɪŋ/ n
Jonglieren Jonglage
moving of objects in an artful manner

jugular vein n
Halsader
vein leading blood down from the head

juice /d͡ʒus/ /d͡ʒuːs/ n
Saft
beverage made of juice
liquid from a plant
liquid resembling juice
slang: electricity

juice /d͡ʒus/ /d͡ʒuːs/ v
saften
to energize
entsaften
to remove the juice from something

juicer /ˈdʒusɚ/ n
Saftpresse
device

juiciness n
Saftigkeit

juicy /ˈdʒusi/ adj
saftig
containing juice
exciting, interesting

jujube /ˈdʒuː.dʒuːb/ n
Chinesische Dattel Chinesische Jujube
Jujube
Ziziphus jujuba fruit

jukebox /ˈdʒukbɑks/ /ˈdʒuːkbɒks/ n
Jukebox Musikautomat Musikbox
a coin-operated machine that plays recorded music

julienne n
Julienne
garnish of vegetables

jumble /dʒʌmbəl/ n
Trödel
Items for a rummage sale
Durcheinander Mischmasch Wirrwarr
mixture of unrelated things

jumble /dʒʌmbəl/ v
durcheinanderbringen durcheinanderwerfen
to mix or confuse

jumbo /ˈd͡ʒʌmboʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌmbəʊ/ n
Bohrgerätewagen Bohrwagen
platform-mounted machine for drilling rock

jump /dʒʌmp/ n
Sprung
instance of causing oneself to fall from an elevated location
instance of employing a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location

jump /dʒʌmp/ v
springen hüpfen
springen
cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward
employ a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location
employ a move in certain board games in which one piece moves over another

jump down someone's throat v
anschnauzen
criticise with excessive and unexpected harshness

jump for joy v
vor Freude an die Decke springen
exult, rejoice

jump on the bandwagon v
auf den Zug aufspringen
to profit from a craze

jump rope /dʒʌmp ɹəʊp/ n
Springseil Sprungseil
game or activity

jump rope /dʒʌmp ɹəʊp/ v
seilhüpfen seilspringen
to jump over a rope repeatedly as a game or exercise

jump seat n
Notsitz

jump the gun v
überstürzen
to act without due caution
einen Frühstart hinlegen
to begin a race too soon

jump the queue v
drängeln vordrängeln
to move into a queue ahead of others

jump the shark v
auf dem absteigenden Ast sein
To experience a decline in quality, appeal, popularity, etc.

jumper /dʒʌmpə/ /dʒʌmpɚ/ n
Jumper
removable connecting pin (electronics)
Springer Springerin
someone or something that jumps
Pullover Jumper
woolen sweater or pullover

jumper cable n
Starthilfekabel
cable

jumping jack n
Hampelmann
toy
exercise

jumping spider n
Springspinne
spiders of the family Salticidae

jumpsuit n
Jumpsuit Springeranzug Springerkombi
one-pice clothing for parachutists
Anzug Overall
similar garment

jumpy /ˈdʒʌmpi/ adj
nervös
nervous and excited

junction /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ n
Knotenpunkt Kreuzung
a place where two things meet
Kreuzung
the act of joining
Grenzzone
the boundary between two materials

juncture /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃɚ/ n
Verbindungspunkt Verbindungsstelle
junction
Junktur
manner of transition between two consecutive sounds

jungle /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡ(ə)l/ n
Dschungel Urwald
large, undeveloped, humid forest

jungle cat n
Rohrkatze
Felis chaus

jungle gym n
Klettergerüst
play structure

junior /ˈdʒunjəɹ/ /ˈdʒuːnɪə/ adj
jünger
younger

juniper /ˈdʒunɪpə/ /ˈdʒunɪpɚ/ n
Wacholder
shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus

juniper berry n
Wacholderbeere
female seed cone of a juniper

junk /dʒʌŋk/ n
Kleinkruscht Kram Krempel Ramsch
miscellaneous items of little value
Stoff
narcotic drug
Abfall Müll Schrott
rubbish, waste
Eier Klöten Krempel Nüsse
slang: genitalia
Dschunke
Chinese sailing vessel

junk DNA n
nichtkodierende DNS nichtkodierende Desoxyribonukleinsäure
portion of DNA that has no identified function

junk bond n
Ramschanleihe Schrottanleihe hochverzinsliche Anleihe risikoreiche Anleihe
a bond which is considered below investment grade

junk food n
Junkfood Fraß Schundessen ungesundes Essen
food with little or no nutritional value

junk mail n
Junk-Mail Junkmail Spammail unerwünschte Post
mail or letters that are not welcome or solicited

junkie /ˈdʒʌŋki/ n
Junkie Drogensüchtiger Drogenabhängiger
drug addict

junkman n
Schrotthändler
seller of junk

junkyard n
Schrottplatz
A business that sells used metal or items

junta /ˈdʒʌntə/ /ˈhʊntə/ n
Junta
ruling council of a military dictatorship

juridical /dʒʊˈɹɪdɪkəl/ adj
juridisch juristisch
Pertaining to the law

jurisdiction /d͡ʒʊəɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ n
Jurisdiktion
the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law

jurisprudence /ˈdʒʊəɹɪsˌpɹuːdəns/ n
Rechtswissenschaft
the philosophy, science and study of law and decisions

jurist /ˈdʒəɹ.ɪst/ /ˈdʒʊəɹ.ɪst/ n
Jurist Juristin
expert in law

juristic act n
Rechtsgeschäft
legal conduct

juror /ˈdʒʊəɹəɹ/ n
Geschworene Geschworener Juror Jurorin
jury member

jury /ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹi/ n
Geschworene
group in a court of law
Jury
group of judges in a competition

jury-rigged adj
improvisiert notdürftig
improvised

jussive n
Apokopat Jussiv
jussive mood

just /d͡ʒʌst/ adj
angemessen
factually fair, correct
gerecht berechtigt
morally fair, righteous

just /d͡ʒʌst/ adv
nur einfach
only, simply, merely
soeben vorhin
recently

just in case /ˌdʒʌst ɪn ˈkeɪs/ conjunction
für alle Fälle sicherheitshalber vorsichtshalber
in the event

just like that adv
einfach so plötzlich und ohne Vorwarnung
without warning

just now adv
sofort
in a little while
gerade gerade eben soeben
very close to the present moment

justice /ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/ n
Gerechtigkeit Justiz
fairness, especially with regard to punishment
state of being just or fair
the civil power dealing with law
correctness
Gerechtigkeit Genugtuung
judgment and punishment of who wronged another

justifiably adv
gerecht
in a justifiable manner

justification /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Rechtfertigung Begründung
reason, explanation, or excuse
Ausrichtung Blocksatz Zeilenfall
text alignment

justified /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd/ adj
gerechtfertigt
having a justification

justify /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/ v
ausrichten justieren
arrange lines on a page or computer screen
rechtfertigen
give a good, acceptable reason for something
provide an acceptable explanation

justly /ˈdʒʌstli/ adv
gerecht
In a just or fair manner

jute /dʒuːt/ n
Jute
fiber of Corchorus olitorius
The plants from which this fibre is obtained

juvenile /ˈdʒuːvənaɪl/ adj
jung kindisch unreif
characteristic of youth or immaturity
jugendlich
young; not fully developed

juvenile delinquency n
Jugendkriminalität
participation in illegal behaviour by minors

juvenile delinquent n
Jugendstraftäter
persistent young offender

juvie /ˈdʒuːvi/ n
Jugendknast
youth detention centre

juxtapose /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpoʊz/ /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpəʊz/ v
nebeneinander stellen
to place side by side

juxtaposition /ˌdʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ n
Gegenüberstellung
extra emphasis given to a comparison
Juxtaposition
mathematics: absence of operators

kabaragoya n
Kabaragoya
Varanus salvator

kabloona /kəˈbluːnə/ n
Kabloona
non-Inuit person

kabuki /kəˈbuːki/ n
Kabuki Kabukitheater
form of Japanese theatre

kabuto n
Kabuto
traditional Japanese military helmet

kachina n
Kachina Katchina
spirit being

kaddish /ˈkadɪʃ/ /ˈkɑdɪʃ/ n
Kaddisch
Jewish prayer

kafir /ˈkɑːfɪə/ n
Kafir
infidel, non-Muslim

kaftan /ˈkæf.tæn/ /ˈkæf.tən/ n
Kaftan
long tunic worn in the Eastern Mediterranean

kaisership n
Kaiserschaft
role or status of a kaiser

kakapo n
Kakapo
Strigops habroptilus

kakistocracy /kakɪsˈtɒkɹəsɪ/ /kækɪsˈtɑkɹəsi/ n
Kakistokratie
government by the worst citizens

kalach n
Kalatsch
traditional East Slavic bread (or its equivalent)

kale /keɪl/ n
Grünkohl
edible plant: Brassica oleracea acephala

kaleidoscope /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/ n
Kaleidoskop
tube of mirrors rotated to produce symmetrical designs
constantly changing set

kaleidoscopically adv
in bunter Folge ständig wechselnd
in a kaleidoscopic, continuously changing manner

kalokagathia n
Kalokagathia
harmonious combination of bodily, moral and spiritual virtues

kamacite n
Kamacit
mineral

kana /ˈkɑːnə/ n
Kana
Japanese syllabaries

kangaroo /kaŋ.ɡəˈɹuː/ /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈɹu/ n
Känguru
marsupial

kangaroo court n
Pseudogericht Scheingericht korruptes Gericht
an unjust (quasi-)judicial proceeding or group

kanji /ˈkaːndʒi/ /ˈkændʒi/ n
Kanji japanisches Zeichen
Chinese characters in Japanese context

kaolin /ˈkeɪ.ə.lɪn/ n
Kaolin
clay

kaolinite n
Kaolinit
Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

kaon /ˈkeɪˌɑn/ n
Kaon
K-meson

kapo n
Kapo
prisoner in a Nazi concentration camp

kapok /ˈkeɪpɒk/ n
Kapok
silky fiber from the silk-cotton tree

kappa /ˈkæpə/ n
Kappa
Greek letter

kaput /kəˈpʊt/ adj
kaputt

karaoke /kɑːɹɑːˌokeɪ/ /ˈkæ.ɹiˌəʊ.ki/ /ˌkæ.ɹiˈoʊ.ki/ n
Karaoke
a form of entertainment

karat /ˈkæɹ.ət/ n
Karat
unit of fineness of gold

karate /kəˈɹɑː.ti/ n
Karate
martial art

karma /ˈkɑɹmə/ [ˈkɑɹ.mə] [ˈkɑː.mə] [ˈkəɾm(ə)] n
Schicksal
destiny, fate
Karma
the total effect of a person’s actions and conduct during the successive phases of his existence

karmic /ˈkɑɹmɪk/ adj
karmisch
of or pertaining to karma

karst /kɑɹst/ /kɑːst/ n
Karst
type of land formation

karyotype /ˈkaɹɪə(ʊ)taɪp/ n
Karyotyp
characteristics of chromosomes

kasha /ˈkɑʃə/ n
Kascha
porridge

kasher /ˈkæʃə/ /ˈkɑʃɚ/ v
kaschern koscher machen
render kosher

kashrut n
Kaschrut
the Jewish dietary laws

kasra n
Kasra
kasra

kasseri n
Kasseri
cheese

katabatic wind n
Fallwind
wind blowing down an incline

katakana /ˌkætəˈkænə/ n
Katakana
Japanese syllabary

kathoey n
Katoey
in Thailand, a male-to-female transgender person, person of a third-gender, or effeminate homosexual male

katothermal adj
katotherm

kay n
Ka
name of the letter K, k

kayak /ˈkaɪˌæk/ n
Kajak
a type of small boat

kazoo /kə.ˈzuː/ n
Kazoo
a simple musical instrument consisting of a pipe with a hole in it

kea /ˈkiːə/ n
Kea
Nestor notabilis

kebab /kəˈbæb/ /kɪˈbæb/ /kɪˈbɑb/ n
Döner Kebab Fleischspieß Kebap
kebab

keel /kiːl/ n
Kiel
beam along the underside of a ship’s hull
Kiel Schwert
rigid flat piece of material giving a ship greater control and stability

keel over /ˈkil ˈoʊvɚ/ /ˈkiːl ˈəʊvə(ɹ)/ v
kentern
of a vessel: to roll so far on its side that it cannot recover

keeled adj
gekielt mit einem Kiel
furnished with a keel

keelhaul /ˈkiːlhɔl/ /ˈkiːlhɔːl/ v
kielholen

keelson n
Kielschwein
keel beam

keen /kin/ /kiːn/ adj
begeistert eifrig verwegen
heftig ungestüm vehement
fierce, intense, vehement
begeistert eifrig heftig kühn scharf
showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness

keep /kiːp/ n
Burgfried Donjon
Bergfried
main tower
Lebensunterhalt
support

keep /kiːp/ v
halten
observe
of livestock: to raise; to care for
aushalten
supply with necessities and financially support a person
weiter weiterhin
to continue
behalten aufheben
to maintain possession of
bewahren erhalten
to maintain the condition of; to preserve
fernhalten heraushalten
to restrain

keep an eye on v
aufpassen im Auge behalten
to watch and pay attention to

keep an eye out v
achten
to watch for

keep an eye peeled v
die Augen offen halten
look out attentively

keep at arm's length phraseologicalUnit
sich vom Halse halten sich vom Leibe halten

keep away v
fernhalten
to refrain or prevent from coming (near)

keep back v
zurückhalten
restrict or restrain

keep it up v
weiter so
To maintain or continue a positive streak.

keep off v
fernhalten
to stay or cause to stay at a distance (from)

keep on v
weiter weiter machen
persist or continue
behalten
remain in position

keep one's eyes peeled v
die Augen offen halten
to be watchful

keep one's fingers crossed v
Daumen drücken
hope for the best

keep quiet v
schweigen
remain silent

keep someone company v
jemandem Gesellschaft leisten
remain with someone

keep someone in the dark v
jemanden im Ungewissen lassen
to keep someone uninformed

keep someone on their toes v
jemanden auf Trab halten
to keep one attentive, active, busy or alert

keep someone posted v
jemanden auf dem Laufenden halten
inform of latest developments

keep the change phraseologicalUnit
behalten Sie das Wechselgeld
instruction to keep the change

keep track v
im Auge behalten nachverfolgen verfolgen
monitor

keep up v
Schritt halten mithalten
To stay even or ahead
weitermachen
continue with
erhalten
maintain, preserve

keep up with v
mit etwas Schritt halten mithalten
manage to remain beside or just behind

keepie-uppie n
Fußballjonglieren
action of continuously bouncing a soccer ball in the air without the use of the hands

keepsake /ˈkiːp.seɪk/ n
Andenken Erinnerung Erinnerungsstück Liebgewonnenes
object retained in memory of something or someone

keffiyeh n
Kefije Kefiye Kufija Kufiya Pali Palituch
Arabian headdress

kefir /kəˈfɪə(ɹ)/ n
Kefir
fermented milk

keg /keɪɡ/ /kæɡ/ /kɛɡ/ n
Fass
round wooden container that has a flat top and bottom

kelp /kɛlp/ n
Tang Kelp Seetang
large seaweed of order Laminariales

kelpie n
Australian Kelpie
sheepdog
Kelpie
spirit

kelvin /ˈkɛlvən/ n
Kelvin
SI temperature unit

ken /kɛn/ v
kennen
to know, perceive or understand

kennel /ˈkɛnəl/ n
Hundeasyl Hundeheim Hundezucht Hundezwinger Zwinger
facility
Hundehütte Hundezwinger Zwinger
shelter

kenning /ˈkɛnɪŋ/ n
Kenning
metaphorical phrase used in Germanic poetry

kepi /ˈkɛpi/ n
Käppi
cap with a flat circular top

keratin n
Keratin Hornstoff Hornsubstanz
protein that hair and nails are made of

keratitis n
Keratitis
inflammation of the cornea

keratoconus n
Keratokonus
A degenerative disorder of the eye

keraunophobia n
Astraphobie

kerb /kɜːb/ /kɝb/ n
Bordstein Randstein
edge between pavement and roadway

kerchief /ˈkɜː.tʃɪf/ /ˈkɝ.tʃɪf/ n
Kopftuch
piece of cloth

kerf /kɜːf/ n
Schränkung
distance between diverging saw teeth
Einschnitt Fuge Kerbe Nut Schlitz Schnittfuge
the groove or slit cut in the workpiece

kerfuffle /kəˈfʌfəl/ /kɚˈfʌfəl/ n
Durcheinander
disorderly outburst

kernel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ n
Betriebssystemkern Kernel
(computing) central part of many computer operating systems
Kern
core or essence of an object or system
central part of a nut
(mathematics, algebra) set of elements mapped to zero

kernicterus /kɜːˈnɪktəɹəs/ /kɝˈnɪktəɹəs/ n
Bilirubinenzephalopathie Kernikterus
infant brain damage caused by increased levels of unconjugated-indirect free bilirubin

kerning /ˈkɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈkɝnɪŋ/ n
Unterschneidung
adjustment of the horizontal space between selected pairs of glyphs

kerosene /ˈkɛɹəsiːn/ n
Kerosin Petroleum
thin, colorless fuel

kerplunk interjection
krach bum
kerplunk

kestrel /ˈkɛstɹəl/ n
Turmfalke
Falco tinnunculus
Falke
any small falcon of genus Falco

ketchup /ˈkɛtʃ.əp/ n
Ketchup Ketschup
tomato-vinegar based sauce

ketone n
Keton
organic chemicals with the >CO functional group

kettle /ˈkɛ.təl/ /ˈkɪtl̩/ n
Kessel Kochtopf
vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food

kettlebell n
Kugelhantel
a kind of weight

kettledrum n
Kesselpauke Pauke
percussion instrument

kettling n
Polizeikessel
crowd control technique

key /ki/ /kiː/ [ˈkʲʰiː] n
Taste
button on a typewriter or computer keyboard
part of a piano or musical keyboard
Schlüssel
device designed to open and close a lock
cryptography: piece of information used to encode or decode
crucial step
computing: field in a record used as a search argument
computing: value uniquely identifying entry in associative array
computing: field of a database constrained to be unique
Taste Schlüssel
device used to transmit Morse code
Zone
in basketball
Tonart Schlüssel
scale of musical notes
Legende Zeichenerklärung
small guide explaining symbols or terminology

key fob n
Autoschlüssel Funkschlüssel
active device that controls access
Schlüsselanhänger
item carried on a key ring
RFID-Schlüsselanhänger RFID-Transponder elektronischer Schlüsselanhänger
passive device that controls access

key performance indicator n
Leistungskennzahl
metric used to measure progress towards organizational goals

keyboard /ˈkibɔɹd/ /ˈkiːbɔːd/ n
Klaviatur Tastatur Manual
component of many instruments
Keyboard Tastatur
electronic device with keys of a musical keyboard
Tastatur Klaviatur
set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc.

keyboard shortcut n
Tastenkombination Hotkey Shortcut Tastaturbefehl Tastaturkombination Tastaturkurzbefehl
key or a combination of keys

keyboardist n
Keyboarder Keyboarderin
musician who plays the keyboard

keycard n
Pass Schlüsselkarte
plastic card

keychain n
Schlüsselanhänger
chain or ring

keyhole n
Schlüsselloch
a hole to lock/unlock with a key

keyring n
Schlüsselanhänger Schlüsselring
ring for holding keys

keystone /ˈkiː.stəʊn/ n
Schlussstein Scheitelstein
the top stone of an arch

keystroke n
Tastendruck
act of pressing a key

keyword n
Schlüsselwort
programming: A reserved word used to identify a specific command, function etc.
Schlüssel Stichwort
word used as a key to a code
Stichwort
word used in a reference work to link to other words or other information

keyword-driven testing n
Keyword-Driven Testing

khachapuri /hɑːtʃəˈpuɹi/ /hɑːtʃəˈpuːɹi/ n
Chatschapuri
cheese pastry from Georgia

khachkar /χɑt͡ʃʰˈkʰɑɾ/ n
Chatschkar
Armenian carved memorial stone

khagan n
Khagan
title of imperial rank

khaki /ˈkæ.ki/ /ˈkɑɹ.ki/ /ˈkɑː.ki/ adj
kaki kakifarben khaki khakifarben
dust-coloured

khaki /ˈkæ.ki/ /ˈkɑɹ.ki/ /ˈkɑː.ki/ n
Kaki Khaki
yellowish-brown colour

khaltura n
Chaltura Schwarzarbeit
black-market work

khamaseen n
Chamsin

khan /kʰɑːn/ n
Khan
a ruler over various Turkic, Tatar and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages

khanate /ˈkɑːneɪt/ n
Khanat
place ruled by a khan

khanjar /ˈkand͡ʒə/ n
Handschar
Arabian dagger

khat n
Kathstrauch
shrub (Catha edulis)

khene /kɛːn/ n
Khaen
traditional musical instrument of Laos

kholop n
Cholop
a feudally dependent person in Russia between the 10th and early 18th centuries

khorovod n
Chorowod
a Slavic dance

khural n
Chural
parliament or national congress in Mongolia

khutor /ˈxuːtɔː(ɹ)/ n
Chutor
a single-homestead rural settlement of Eastern Europe

khuushuur n
Chuuschuur
Mongolian dish

kiang /kiˈæŋ/ /kiˈɑŋ/ n
Kiang Tibet-Wildesel
Equus kiang

kibble /ˈkɪbəl/ n
Trockenfutter
something coarsely ground

kibble /ˈkɪbəl/ v
schroten
to grind coarsely

kibbutz /kɪˈbʊts/ n
Kibbuz
a community

kibibyte n
Kibibyte
1,024 bytes

kick /kɪk/ v
schießen kicken
direct to a particular place by a blow with the foot or leg
treten kicken
strike with or raise the foot or leg

kick oneself v
sich in den Hintern beißen
reproach oneself

kick out v
rausschmeißen rauswerfen
eject, throw out, or forcefully remove

kick start n
Kickstarter
metal bar on motorcycle

kick the bucket /ˈkɪk ðə ˈbʌkɪt/ v
endgültig im Eimer sein
to break down beyond repair
den Löffel abgeben
to die

kick wheel n
Töpferscheibe
A wheel or disc used to throw pots, turned by kicking or pushing a heavy stone or concrete base with the foot

kick-off n
Anstoß
opening kick in football
Auftakt
opening sequence of an event

kickback n
Schmiergeld Schmiergeldzahlung für eine Gefälligkeit heimlich ausgezahlter Geldbetrag
clandestine payment in return for a favor
Rückschlag
sudden backward motion; recoil

kickboxing n
Kickboxen Kickboxing
sport

kicker /ˈkɪkɚ/ n
Dachzeile
journalism: Small text above a headline that indicates the topic of the story

kicksled n
Tretschlitten
type of small sled

kickstand n
Fahrradständer
levered bar

kid /kɪd/ n
Kind
child (colloq.)
Kitz Zicklein
young goat
Bube Bursche Halbstarker
young person (colloq.)

kid /kɪd/ v
verarschen veräppeln
make a fool of
an der Nase herumführen veräppeln
make a joke with

kiddie /ˈkɪd.i/ [ˈkʰɪɾi] n
Kiddie Kindchen Kleinchen
a child (hypocorism)

kidnap n
Entführung Kinderraub Menschenraub
an instance of kidnapping

kidnap v
entführen kidnappen
to seize and detain a person unlawfully

kidnapper /ˈkɪdnæpɚ/ n
Entführer
one who performs kidnap

kidnapping n
Entführung Kinderraub Menschenraub
the crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom

kidney /ˈkɪdni/ n
Niere
an organ in the body
food

kidney bean n
Kidneybohne
variety of common bean

kidney stone n
Nierenstein Nierengrieß
calculus in the kidney

kidney vetch n
Wundklee
Anthyllis vulneraria

kidskin n
Kitz
type of leather

kieserite n
Kieserit
hydrated magnesium sulphate mineral

kif /kiːf/ n
Kif
Kind of cannabis
Skuff
Trichome of marijuana

kike n
Geizhals
contemptible person, especially one who is stingy
Drecksjude Itzig Jid Judenschwein Krummnase Mauschel
offensive: Jew

kikimora n
Kikimora
a female house spirit

kill /kɪl/ n
Tötung Ermordung Mord
act of killing
Gnadenschuss
death blow
Beute Opfer
result of killing

kill /kɪl/ v
töten ermorden umbringen
put to death
streichen zunichte machen
render void
killen totschlagen
waste

kill time v
Zeit totschlagen
make time seem to pass more quickly by doing nothing important

kill two birds with one stone v
zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe schlagen
solve two problems at once

killdeer /ˈkɪldɪə/ /ˈkɪldɪɹ/ n
Keilschwanz-Regenpfeifer
plover

killer /ˈkɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪlɚ/ n
Mörder Totschläger
Mörder Mörderin Töter Töterin
murderer
Töter Töterin Totschläger Totschlägerin
person who kills

killer application n
Killer-Anwendung Killer-Applikation
irresistibly good technological product

killer whale n
Schwertwal Killerwal Mörderwal
A sea mammal, Orcinus orca

killing /ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/ n
Erlegen Töten
instance of someone being killed

kiln /kɪl(n)/ n
Brennofen
oven, furnace or heated chamber

kilo /ˈkiloʊ/ /ˈkiːləʊ/ n
Kilo
short form of kilogram

kilo- prefix
kilo-
prefix

kilobyte n
Kilobyte
1024 bytes

kilocalorie n
Kilokalorie
unit of measure

kilogram /ˈkɪləɡɹæm/ n
Kilogramm
unit of mass equal to 1000 grams

kilojoule n
Kilojoule
an SI unit of energy

kilometrage n
Kilometerleistung Kilometerzahl
kilometrage

kilometre /kəˈlɑmɪtəɹ/ /ˈkɪləˌmiːtə/ n
Kilometer
unit of measure

kilowatt n
Kilowatt
one thousand watts

kilowatt-hour n
Kilowattstunde
unit of energy

kilt /kɪlt/ n
Kilt
traditional Scottish garment

kilter /ˈkɪl.tə/ /ˈkɪl.tɚ/ n
Einklang Ordnung Zustand
(good) condition, form, or order

kimchi n
Kimchi
Korean dish

kimono /kəˈmoʊnoʊ/ n
Kimono
traditional Japanese clothing

kin /kɪn/ n
Verwandte Verwandtschaft
relatives collectively

kinase /ˈkɪneɪz/ n
Kinase
enzyme that transfers phosphate groups

kind /kaɪnd/ adj
freundlich nett lieb liebenswürdig gütig aufmerksam
affectionate, nice
lieb liebenswürdig nett
favorable
mild
mild, gentle

kind /kaɪnd/ n
Art
atypical specimen
Art Sorte
type, race, category

kind of adv
etwas irgendwie
somewhat

kind of like adv
so in etwa so ungefähr so ungefähr wie
similarly

kind regards n
liebe Grüße
polite closing of a letter

kindergarten /ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹt(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːt(ə)n/ n
Vorschule
educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6

kindergartner n
Kindergärtner Kindergärtnerin
a person who teaches at a kindergarten
Kindergartenkind Kindergartenschüler Kindergartenschülerin Kindergärtler Kindergärtlerin
child who attends a kindergarten

kindhearted adj
gutherzig
having an innately kind disposition or character

kindle /ˈkɪndl/ v
entfachen
to arouse
anzünden entfachen
to start (a fire)

kindling /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/ n
Anmachholz Anzündholz Kleinholz
pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire

kindly /ˈkaɪndli/ adv
freundlicherweise liebenswürdig
in a kind manner
Bitte
used to make polite requests

kindness /ˈkaɪndnɪs/ n
Liebenswürdigkeit
being kind

kindred /ˈkɪndɹɪd/ adj
gleichartig verwandt ähnlich
of the same nature

kindred /ˈkɪndɹɪd/ n
Artgenossen Stammesbrüder Stammesgeschwister
people of same ethnic descent

kindred spirit n
Gleichgesinnte Gleichgesinnter verwandter Geist
someone with the same feelings or attitudes as oneself

kinematics /ˌkɪnəˈmætɪks/ n
Kinematik
the branch of mechanics concerned with objects in motion

kinesthesia /ˌkɪnɪsˈθiʒə/ n
Kinästhesie
sensation or perception of motion

kinetic /kɪˈnɛtɪk/ adj
kinetisch
relating to motion

kinetic energy n
kinetische Energie Bewegungsenergie
energy from motion

kinetics n
Kinetik
physics

king /kiŋ/ /kɪŋ/ n
Dame
(draughts, checkers) a piece that reached the farthest row forward
König
a male of a royal family who is the supreme ruler of his nation
a playing piece in chess
a playing card with the image of a king in it

king cake /kɪŋ keɪk/ n
Dreikönigskuchen
cake eaten on Epiphany

king cobra n
Königskobra
Ophiophagus hannah

king of beasts /ˈkɪŋ əv ˈbiːsts/ n
König der Tiere
the lion

king of clubs n
Kreuzkönig
playing card

king of diamonds n
Karo-König
playing card

king of hearts n
Herz-König Herzkönig
playing card

king of kings n
König der Könige
king who has other kings as subjects

king of spades /kɪŋɡ.əv.speɪdz/ n
Pik-König
playing card

king of the doos n
Carrier Carriertaube Karrier Karriertaube
Old English carrier pigeon ("King of the Doos")

king penguin n
Königspinguin
Aptenodytes patagonicus

king vulture /kɪŋ ˈvʌltʃəɹ/ n
Königsgeier
Sarcoramphus papa

kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/ n
Königreich Königtum
realm having as supreme ruler a king and/or queen
Reich Königreich
taxonomic division, below Domain and above Phylum

kingfisher /ˈkɪŋfɪʃə/ n
Eisvogel
any of various birds of the suborder Alcedines

kingly adj
majestätisch edel königlich vornehm wie ein König
majestic and regal

kingly adv
edel königlich majestätisch vornehm
in a royal manner

kingship n
Königschaft
state of being a king

kinkajou /ˈkɪŋkəˌdʒuː/ n
Wickelbär Honigbär
Potos flavus

kinky /ˈkɪŋ.ki/ adj
kraus
full of kinks
pervers sexy verdreht
marked by unconventional sexual preferences or behavior

kinome n
Kinom
set of all kinases

kinship n
Verwandtschaft
relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption

kinsman n
Angehöriger Verwandter Landsmann
male relative

kinswoman n
Angehörige Landsfrau Landsmännin Verwandte
female relative

kiosk /ˈkiˌɑsk/ /ˈkiːˌɒsk/ n
Kiosk Büdchen
enclosed structure where cigarettes, magazines, etc are sold

kip /kɪp/ n
Kip
unit of currency in Laos

kipfel /ˈkɪp.fəl/ n
Kipfel Kipfl
crescent-shaped biscuit

kippah n
Kippa Kippah
skullcap

kirsch n
Kirschwasser
clear brandy

kirtle /ˈkəːt(ə)l/ /ˈkɚt(ə)l/ n
Kittel Rock Tunika
knee-length tunic

kisel n
Kissel
dessert

kiskadee n
Schwefeltyrann
species of bird in the tyrant flycatcher family

kiss /kɪs/ n
Kuss Busserl
touch with the lips

kiss /kɪs/ v
sich küssen küssen
to touch each other’s lips
küssen
to touch with the lips
to touch lightly

kiss ass v
in den Arsch kriechen
to flatter excessively

kiss curl n
Schmachtlocke

kiss me phraseologicalUnit
küss mich
kiss me

kiss my ass interjection
leck mich am Arsch
go away

kisser /ˈkɪsɚ/ n
Küsser
one who kisses

kissing gourami n
Küssender Gurami
fish

kissproof adj
kussecht

kit /kɪt/ n
Ausrüstung Satz

kitchen /ˈkɪt͡ʃən/ n
Küche
room

kitchen cabinet n
Kücheneinbauschrank Küchenschrank
built-in cabinet found in a kitchen

kitchen knife n
Küchenmesser
knife for preparing food

kitchenhand n
Küchenhelfer
person who is employed to assist a cook in a kitchen

kitchenware n
Küchengeräte
Instruments and utensils found in a kitchen

kite /kaɪt/ n
Milan
bird of prey of the family Accipitridae
Drachen Drachenviereck
lightweight toy
Drachenviereck
quadrilateral

kite /kaɪt/ v
einen Drachen steigen lassen
to fly a toy kite

kith and kin n
Freunde und Familie
both friends and family

kitsch /kɪtʃ/ adj
kitschig
of questionable aesthetic value

kitsch /kɪtʃ/ n
Kitsch
kitsch

kitschy /ˈkɪtʃi/ adj
kitschig
having the nature of kitsch

kitten /ˈkɪtən/ [ˈkɪ.ʔn̩] n
Kätzchen Kätzlein Katzenbaby Katzenjunges Katzenwelpe Katzerl
a young cat
Dachsjunges Fuchsjunges Igelbaby Igeljunges Kaninchenjunges Luchsjunges
a young rabbit, rat, hedgehog, squirrel, fox, badger, etc.

kitty /ˈkɪti/ n
Kätzchen Mieze
kitten, small cat
Spielkasse
pool of money

kitty litter /ˈkɪti ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪti ˈlɪtɚ/ [ˈkʰɪɾi ˈlɪɾɚ] n
Katzenstreu
mixture to provide a soiling area for cats

kitty-cat n
Miezekatze
cat

kiwi /ˈkiːwi/ n
Kiwi
bird

kiwi fruit n
Kiwi chinesische Stachelbeere
fruit

klaxon /ˈklæks(ə)n/ n
Hupe
loud electric horn or alarm

kleenex /ˈkli.nɛks/ n
Tempo
generic term for a disposable tissue

kleptocracy n
Kleptokratie Diebesherrschaft
corrupt and dishonest government

kleptomania /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪni.ə/ n
Kleptomanie Stehlsucht
disorder that causes an uncontrollable obsessions with stealing

kleptomaniac /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/ n
Kleptoman Kleptomanin
One who steals compulsively

kleptomaniacal adj
kleptomanisch
having a compulsion to steal

klick n
Klemme

klipspringer /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋə/ /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋər/ n
Klippspringer
Oreotragus oreotragus

kludge /klʌdʒ/ n
Behelfslösung Hack Kniff
construction designed to solve a problem temporarily

klutz /klʌts/ n
Klotz Tollpatsch Trampel Trottel
a clumsy or stupid person

knack /næk/ n
Gabe
A readiness in performance; aptness at doing something; skill; facility; dexterity

knacker /ˈnakə/ /ˈnækɚ/ n
Abdecker Wasenmeister Tierkörperverwerter
one who separates animals for reuse

knacker's yard /ˈnækəz ˌjɑːd/ /ˈnækɚz ˌjɑɹd/ n
Abdeckerei Kafillerei
area of slaughterhouse where carcasses are rendered down to produce useful materials

knackered /ˈnæk.əd/ adj
gerädert
extremely tired or exhausted

knackwurst n
Knackwurst Knackwürstchen
a short, thick, highly seasoned sausage

knarr /nɔːɹ/ n
Knorr
Norse merchant ship used by the Vikings

knave /neɪv/ n
Boy Knecht
archaic: any male servant
Knabe Junge Knappe
archaic: boy; especially, boy servant
Gauner Bösewicht Schurke Strolch Unhold Übeltäter
deceitful fellow
Bube
playing card

knavery /ˈneɪvəɹi/ n
Gaunerei Streich
the (mis)behaviour of a knave

knead /niːd/ v
kneten
to work and press into a mass

kneading trough n
Backtrog Knettrog
trough in which dough is kneaded

knee /kniː/ /ni/ /niː/ n
Kniefall
act of kneeling
Knie
joint in the middle of the leg and area around it
part of a garment

knee pad n
Knieschoner Knieschützer
protection for a knee

knee sock n
Kniestrumpf
a sock that reaches almost up to the knee

knee-deep adj
knietief
reaching up to the knees

knee-high to a grasshopper adj
drei Käse hoch
short

knee-jerk adj
automatisch reflexartig vorhersehbar
reacting unthinkingly or spontaneously in an expected manner

knee-jerk n
Kniephänomen Kniereflex Kniesehnenreflex Patellarreflex Patellarsehnenreflex
reflex extension of the lower leg due to tap below knee

kneecap n
Kniescheibe
bone

kneeing n
Kniestoß
blow

kneel /niːl/ v
knien
to stoop down and rest on the knee

kneel down v
hinknien niederknien
to kneel

kneeler n
Kniebank
thing to be kneeled on

kneeling chair n
Kniehocker Kniestuhl
type of chair

knickerbockers n
Knickerbocker
knickerbockers

knife /naɪf/ n
Messer
utensil or tool designed for cutting
weapon
any blade-like part designed for cutting

knife /naɪf/ v
messern
to use a knife to injure or kill

knife pleat n
Messerfalte Quetschfalte
a type of sharply pressed pleating

knifer n
Messerhändler Messerhändlerin
someone who sells knives
Messerstecher Messerstecherin
someone who stabs another with a knife

knight /naɪt/ n
Springer Pferd Gaul Ross Rössel Rössl
chess piece
Ritter
person on whom a knighthood has been conferred
warrior, especially of the Middle Ages

knight /naɪt/ v
zum Ritter schlagen
to confer a knighthood upon

knighthood n
Ritterlichkeit Ritterschaft Rittertum
an honour whereby one is made into a knight
body of knights
quality of being a knight

knightly /ˈnaɪtli/ adj
ritterlich
formally courteous (as a knight); chivalrous, gallant and courtly

knit /ˈnɪt/ v
stricken
to make fabric from thread or yarn

knit one's brows v
die Stirn runzeln
to scowl, indicating anger, worry, or puzzlement

knitter n
Stricker Strickerin
one who knits

knitting /ˈnɪtɪŋ/ n
Stricken
activity and process of knitting

knitting needle n
Stricknadel
thin rod used to knit yarn

knitwear n
Strickwaren
knitted garments

knob /nɑb/ /nɒb/ n
Knopf Knauf
rounded protuberance, handle, or control switch

knobbly adj
knotig knubbelig
having a covering of small knobs

knobby adj
huckelig höckerig
having many knobs or knob-like projections
knotig knubbelig
resembling a knob

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ n
Klopfen
abrupt rapping sound
Schlag
impact

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ v
schlagen
to bump or impact
klopfen anklopfen
to rap one's knuckles against something

knock down v
umwerfen
hit or knock (something) so that it falls

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ interjection
auf Holz klopfen
hopefully; used when undertaking such a customary action

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ v
auf Holz klopfen
to take a customary action to ward off misfortune

knock-kneed adj
x-beinig
having knees abnormally close together

knock-knock interjection
klopf klopf
verbal knocking sound

knockoff n
Fälschung Imitat
imitation of something

knoll /noʊl/ /nəʊl/ n
Anhöhe Buckel Hubbel Hügel Hügelchen Kopf
small mound

knot /nɒt/ n
Beule
firm swollen tissue caused by injury
Knoten
looping
nautical unit of speed
mathematics closed curve
tangled clump
Ast Knoten
whorl in wood left by branch
Knutt
variety of wading bird

knot /nɒt/ v
knoten
form into a knot; tie with knot(s)

knot theory n
Knotentheorie
branch of topology

knothole n
Astloch
void left by a knot in the wood

knotweed n
Knöterich Vogelknöterich
Polygonum

knout /naʊt/ [nʌʊt] n
Knute
kind of whip

know /noʊ/ /nəʊ/ v
kennen
be acquainted or familiar with
experience
wissen kennen
be certain or sure about (something)
have knowledge of
be informed about
erkennen kennen
have sexual relations with
können sich auskennen in
understand (a subject)

know inside and out v
etwas in- und auswendig kennen
know (something) very thoroughly

know like the back of one's hand v
etwas kennen wie die eigene Westentasche
be intimately knowledgable about

know thyself proverb
erkenne dich selbst
be aware of both your strengths and limitations

know-how /ˈnoʊ.haʊ/ /ˈnəʊ.haʊ/ n
Fachwissen Know-how Sachkenntnis
the knowledge and skill to be able to do something correctly

know-it-all n
Besserwisser Besserwisserin Neunmalkluger Rechthaber Klugscheißer Klugscheißerin
someone who obnoxiously claims to be knowledgeable on a subject

knowingly adv
bewusst wissentlich
knowingly

knowledge /ˈnoʊlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ n
Kenntnis Wissen
awareness, state of having been informed
Wissen Kenntnis
fact of knowing about something; understanding, familiarity with information

knowledge is power proverb
Wissen ist Macht
knowledge is power

knowledgeable /ˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.ə.bəl/ adj
kundig kenntnisreich
having knowledge, especially of a particular subject

known /noʊn/ /nəʊn/ adj
bekannt
that whom other people know, renowned, famous

knuckle /ˈnʌkəl/ n
Fingerknöchel Knöchel
joint of the finger

koala /kəʊˈɑːlə/ n
Koala
a tree-dwelling marsupial that resembles a small bear

koan /ˈkoʊ.ɑn/ /ˈkəʊ.ɑːn/ n
Koan
zen story

kobza n
Kobsa Kobza
a Ukrainian musical instrument

kogel mogel /ˌkoʊ.ɡəlˈmoʊ.ɡəl/ n
Zuckerei
egg-based dessert

kohl /koʊl/ /kəʊl/ n
Kajal
makeup

kohlrabi /koʊlˈɹɑb.i/ /kəʊlˈɹɑː.bi/ n
Kohlrabi
cabbage variety

koi /kɔɪ/ n
Koi Koi-Karpfen
variety of carp

koine /ˈkɔɪniː/ n
Koine
regional language that becomes standard

kokoshnik n
Kokoschnik
a traditional Russian headdress worn by women and girls

kolkhoz /kəlˈkɒz/ n
Kolchos
farming collective

komatsuna n
komatsuna
leaf vegetable

kombu /ˈkɒmbuː/ n
Kombu
edible kelp used in East Asian cuisine

kompromat n
Kompromat
dirt, compromising material

kook /kuːk/ n
Exzentriker Spinner
eccentric, strange or crazy person

kookaburra /ˈkʊkəˌbaɹə/ /ˈkʊkəˌbʌɹə/ n
Jägerliest Kookaburra
kingfishers

kopek n
Kopeke
one-hundredth of a ruble

kore /ˈkoɹeɪ/ /ˈkɔəɹeɪ/ n
Kore
sculpture

kori bustard n
Koritrappe Riesentrappe
large bustard from Africa

kosher /ˈkoʊʃəɹ/ /ˈkɔʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈkəʊʃə/ adj
koscher
in accordance with Jewish law
figuratively, normal or standard

kosovorotka n
Kossoworotka
traditional Russian skewed-collared shirt for men

koto n
Koto
a Japanese stringed instrument

koumiss /ˈkuːmɪs/ n
Kumis Kumiss Kumiß Kumys Kumyss Kumyß
fermented drink

kowtow /ˈkaʊˌtaʊ/ n
Kotau
kowtowing

kowtow /ˈkaʊˌtaʊ/ v
Kotau kuschen zu Kreuze kriechen
act submissively
knien
kneel such that forehead touches ground

kozachok /kəˌzɑˈtʃɔk/ /ˌkazəˈtʃɒk/ n
Kasatschok
Ukrainian and Russian couple-dance

krater n
Krater
Greek vessel

krautrock n
Krautrock
a genre of German experimental rock music from the 1970s

kreuzer /ˈkɹɔɪtsə/ n
Kreuzer
small coin used in parts of Germany and Austria

krill /kɹɪl/ n
Krill
small marine crustacean

kroepoek n
Krabbenbrot Krabbenchip
Indonesian shrimp crackers

krona n
Krone
currency

krone n
Krone
currency

kroužek /ˈkɹəʊʒɛk/ n
Kroužek
kroužek diacritic

krummholz n
Krummholz
dense low bushes

krypton /ˈkɹɪptɒn/ n
Krypton
a chemical element

krypton difluoride n
Kryptondifluorid
binary compound of krypton and fluorine

kryptonite /ˈkɹɪptənaɪt/ n
Kryptonit
weakness

króna /ˈkɹəʊ.nə/ n
Krone
currency

kshatriya /ˈkʃat.ɹi.ə/ n
Kshatriya
a member of warrior caste

kudos /ˈkjuːdɒs/ /ˈkuː.doʊz/ n
Ansehen Ehre Prestige Renommee Ruhm
credit for one's achievements
Applaus Beifall Lob
praise, accolades

kudu /ˈkuːduː/ n
Kudu
Tragelaphus imberbis or Tragelaphus strepsiceros

kulak /ˈkulæk/ /ˈkuːlak/ n
Kulak Kulakin
prosperous peasant

kumquat /ˈkʌmkwɑt/ /ˈkʌmkwɒt/ n
Kumquat
small orange fruit

kuna n
Kuna
currency of Croatia

kung fu /ˈkʊŋ ˈfuː/ /ˈkʌŋ ˈfuː/ n
Kung-Fu
martial art

kurchatovium n
Kurtschatowium
a rejected name for rutherfordium

kurgan /kʊəˈɡɑːn/ n
Kurgan
prehistoric burial mound

kurta n
Kurta
Indian shirt

kuru /ˈkʊɹuː/ n
Kuru
central nervous system disease

kvass /kvɑːs/ n
Kwass
traditional Slavic drink

kvetch /kvɛt͡ʃ/ v
mäkeln nörgeln
whine or complain, often needlessly and incessantly

kwashiorkor /kwɑʃiˈɔɹkɚ/ /kwɑːʃiˈɔːkə/ n
Kwashiorkor Mehlnährschaden
form of malnutrition

kyanite n
Kyanit
blue neosilicate mineral

kyat /kiˈ(j)ɑt/ /kiːˈɑːt/ n
Kyat
unit of currency

kyriarchy /ˈkaɪɹiˌɑɹki/ /ˈkaɪɹɪˌɑːki/ n
Kyriarchat Kyriarchie
system of ruling and oppression

kyudo n
Kyudo Kyūdō
Japanese form of archery

l'esprit de l'escalier /lɛˌspɹi də ˌlɛskəˈljeɪ/ /lɛˌspɹiː də lɛˈskaljeɪ/ n
Treppenwitz
phenomenon when a conversational rejoinder or remark only occurs to someone after the opportunity to make it has passed

label /ˈleɪbəl/ n
Etikett Aufschrift Beschriftung
small ticket or sign giving information

label /ˈleɪbəl/ v
etikettieren
give a label to in order to categorise
put a ticket or sign on

labeled adj
beschriftet gekennzeichnet
having a label, tagged

labellum /ləˈbɛl.əm/ n
Labellum Lippe

labia /leɪbi.ə/ /læbi.ə/ n
Schamlippen Labia
folds of tissue at opening of vulva

labia majora n
große Schamlippen
outer folds of vulva

labia minora n
kleine Schamlippen
(anatomy) the two inner folds of skin within the cleft of the labia majora

labial /ˈleɪ.bi.əl/ adj
labial
linguistics: articulated by the lips
Lippe labial
pertaining to the lips

labial /ˈleɪ.bi.əl/ n
Labial
certain consonant

labialization n
Labialisierung
secondary articulatory feature

labialize v
labialisieren
make a sound labial

labiate n
Lippenblütler
plant of mint family

labile /ˈleɪbaɪl/ adj
labil
liable to slip, err, fall or apostatize

lability n
Labilität
state of being labile
susceptibility to change

labium /ˈleɪbɪəm/ n
Schamlippe
liplike structure

labneh n
Labneh Labné
strained yoghurt, yoghurt cheese

labor market n
Arbeitsmarkt
market consisting of workers

labor-intensive adj
arbeitsintensiv
requiring a great deal of work

laboratory /ləˈbɒɹət(ə)ɹiː/ /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/ /ˈlæbɹəˌtɔɹi/ n
Labor Laboratorium
room, building or institution equipped for scientific research
place where chemicals, drugs or microbes are prepared or manufactured

laborer /ˈleɪ.bɚ.ɚ/ n
Arbeiter
One who uses body strength instead of intellectual power to earn a wage, usually hourly

laborious adj
arbeitsintensiv
requiring much physical effort

labour /ˈleɪ.bə/ /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ n
gebären
giving birth
Arbeit
work
Arbeiter
workers

labour /ˈleɪ.bə/ /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ v
arbeiten
to work

labour force n
Arbeitskraft
people available for employment

laburnum n
Goldregen
tree

labyrinth /ˈlab.(ə)ɹ.ɪnθ/ /ˈlæb.ɚ.ɪnθ/ n
Labyrinth
maze
part of inner ear
anything complicated or confusing

labyrinthine /læb.əˈɹɪn.θɪn/ adj
labyrinthartig
physically resembling a labyrinth

lac /læk/ /lɑk/ /lɑːk/ n
Lack
a resinous substance

lace /leɪs/ n
Spitze
fabric

lace /leɪs/ v
schnüren
fasten with laces

laceration /læsəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Platzwunde
an irregular open wound caused by a blunt impact to soft tissue

lachanophobia /ˌlækənəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
Lachanophobie
irrational fear of vegetables

lachrymose /ˈlæk.ɹɪ.moʊs/ adj
ergreifend nahe gehend traurig
tearful; causing tears

lack /lak/ /læk/ n
Mangel
deficiency, need

lack /lak/ /læk/ v
fehlen entbehren mangeln
be without, need, require

lackadaisical /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/ adj
gleichgültig lasch lustlos
showing no interest or enthusiasm

lackey /ˈlæ.ki/ n
Lakai
liveried male servant
a fawning, servile follower

lackluster adj
farblos glanzlos lustlos matt
Having no shine or lustre; dull
langweilig müde
Having no vitality
mittelmäßig
Not exceptional; not worthy of special merit, attention, or interest

laconic /ləˈkɑnɪk/ /ləˈkɒnɪk/ adj
lakonisch wortkarg
using as few words as possible

lacquer /ˈlæk.ə/ /ˈlæk.ɚ/ n
Lack
glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating

lacquer /ˈlæk.ə/ /ˈlæk.ɚ/ v
lackieren
to apply a lacquer to something

lacrimal adj
Träne
of or relating to tears

lacrimal bone n
Tränenbein
fragile bone situated near the eye

lacrimal gland n
Tränendrüse
gland which secretes tear fluid

lacrimal sac n
Tränensack
dilated upper end of the tear duct

lacrosse /ləˈkɹɑs/ /ləˈkɹɒs/ /ləˈkɹɔs/ n
Lacrosse
the sport

lactase n
Lactase Laktase
A β-galactosidase enzyme

lactic acid n
Milchsäure
2-hydroxy-propanoic acid (CH₃.CHOH.CO₂H)

lactone n
Lacton
cyclic intramolecular ester

lactoprotein n
Milcheiweiß
protein

lactose /ˈlæk.toʊs/ /ˈlæk.təʊs/ n
Laktose Milchzucker Lactose
disaccharide sugar of milk and dairy products

lactose intolerance n
Laktoseintoleranz
inability to metabolize lactose

lactose intolerant adj
laktoseintolerant
unable to metabolize lactose

lacuna /ləˈkjuː.nə/ /ləˈkuː.nə/ n
lexikalische Lücke
in linguistics

lacustrine /ləˈkʌstɹɪn/ adj
lakustrisch
of or relating to lakes

lad /læd/ /ləd/ n
Junge Knabe Bube
a boy
Stallbursche
a groom who works with horses
Bursche
familiar term of address for a man

ladder /ˈladə/ /ˈlædɚ/ n
Leiter
climbing tool
Laufmasche
length of unravelled fabric in a knitted garment

ladder snake n
Treppennatter
Rhinechis scalaris

laddie /ˈlædi/ n
Bubi
small boy

lade /leɪd/ v
beladen
To fill or load
schöpfen
To use a ladle or dipper to remove something
aufbürden beladen belasten
To weigh down, oppress, or burden

ladies and gentlemen n
meine Damen und Herren Damen und Herren Herrschaften
phrase used to address an audience of men and women

ladies first proverb
Ladies first
phrase encouraging gentlemanliness

ladies' room n
Damenumkleideraum
lavatory intended for women

ladle /ˈleɪ.dəl/ n
Gießpfanne
container used in a foundry to transport and pour out molten metal
Kelle Schöpfkelle Schöpflöffel Suppenkelle
deep-bowled spoon with a long, usually curved, handle

lady /ˈleɪdi/ n
Dame Madam meine Dame
polite term referring a woman
Damentoilette
toilets intended for use by women
Dame Herrin Frau
wife of a lord
Dame
woman of breeding and authority

lady abbess n
Puffmutter
bawd

lady's man n
Weiberheld
man who attracts women and enjoys their company

lady's slipper n
Gelber Frauenschuh
Cypripedium calceolus
Frauenschuh
orchid of the subfamily Cypripedioideae

lady-in-waiting /ˌleɪdi ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ/ /ˌleɪdɪ ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ/ n
Ehrendame Hofdame Palastdame
lady in the household of a woman of higher rank who attends he as a personal assistant

lady-killer n
Frauenschwarm Herzensbrecher
man unusually attractive to women
Frauenheld Schürzenjäger Weiberheld
uncaring womanizer

ladybird /ˈleɪ.di.bəːd/ /ˈleɪ.di.bɝd/ n
Marienkäfer
member of Coccinellidae

ladybird spider n
rote Röhrenspinne
Eresus sandaliatus, a species of spider found primarily in northern and central Europe

ladyboy /ˈleɪdiˌbɔɪ/ n
Ladyboy
effeminate homosexual man, especially an intergender person

ladyfinger n
Löffelbiskuit Katzenzunge
small sponge cake

ladylike adj
damenhaft
of or connected with the appearance or behaviour of a well-mannered woman

ladylove n
Feinsliebchen Geliebte Liebling Liebste
a woman who is loved by someone

lag /læɡ/ v
zurückbleiben zurückfallen
to fall behind

lager /ˈlɑːɡə/ /ˈlɑːɡɚ/ n
Lager
type of beer

laggard /ˈlæɡəd/ /ˈlæɡɚd/ n
Bummler Nachzügler
one who lags behind

lagoon /ləˈɡuːn/ n
Lagune
shallow body of water

lahar /ˈlɑhɑɹ/ n
Lahar
volcanic mudflow

lahmacun n
Türkische Pizza
dish of Arab origin

laicism /ˈleɪɪkɪz(ə)m/ n
Laizismus
secularism

laicist adj
laizistisch
laicist (adjective)

laicist n
Laizist Laizistin
laicist (noun)

laid-back adj
entspannt locker lässig unbeschwert
relaxed and easy-going

lain /leɪn/ v
gelegen
situated horizontally

lair /lɛə/ /lɛəɹ/ n
Bau Höhle
of an animal

laissez faire /ˈlæs.eɪ ˌfeə(ɹ)/ n
Laissez-faire
economics: a policy of governmental non-interference in economic affairs

laity /ˈleɪ.ə.ti/ n
Laie
people of a church who are not ordained

lake /leɪk/ n
See
body of water
Farbstoff
a kind of coloring agent

lake dwelling n
Pfahlbau
prehistoric structure

lakeshore /ˈleɪk.ʃɔɹ/ /ˈleɪk.ʃɔː/ n
Seeuver
the shore of a lake

lakeside n
Seeufer
the shore of a lake

laksa n
Laksa
a spicy stew from Indonesia or Malaysia

lama /ˈlɑː.mə/ n
Lama
master of Tibetan Buddhism

lamb /læm/ n
Lamm Lammfleisch
young sheep
flesh of lamb as food

lambaste /læmˈbæst/ v
verdreschen verprügeln
to give a thrashing to
beschimpfen zurechtweisen
to scold or verbally reprimand

lambda /ˈlæm.də/ n
Lambda
name of the Greek letter

lambda point n
Lambdapunkt
transition point between the normal and the superfluid forms of helium

lambda probe n
Lambdasonde
device used to measure the proportion of oxygen in a fluid

lambdacism /ˈlæmbdəˌsɪzəm/ n
Lambdazismus
pronunciation of other sounds as l

lamblike adj
lammartig lammfromm
like a lamb

lame /leɪm/ adj
ätzend öde
slang: failing to be cool, funny, interesting or relevant
lahm
unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs

lame duck n
Lame Duck
an official who is marking time until leaving their office

lament /ləˈmɛnt/ n
Klage Klagen Wehklage Wehklagen
expression of grief, suffering, or sadness
Klagegesang Klagelied
song expressing grief

lament /ləˈmɛnt/ v
beklagen
bewail
wehklagen
express grief

lamentable /ləˈmɛn.tə.bəl/ adj
beklagenswert
deplorable

lametta /ləˈmɛtə/ n
Lametta
thin wire or foil

lamia /ˈleɪmɪə/ n
Lamia
monster in mythology

laminate /ˈlæmɪneɪt/ /ˈlæmɪnət/ n
Laminat
Material formed of thin sheets

laminate /ˈlæmɪneɪt/ /ˈlæmɪnət/ v
laminieren
To assemble from thin sheets

laminate flooring n
Laminat Laminatboden Laminatfußboden
synthetic flooring simulating wood

laminated adj
laminiert
made by lamination

lamination /ˌlæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
Laminierung
process
Laminat
product of laminating

lammergeier n
Bartgeier Lämmergeier
bird

lamp /læmp/ n
Lampe
device producing light
Lampe Öllampe
oil device producing light

lampoon /læmˈpuːn/ n
Pamphlet Schmähschrift Spottschrift
written satirical attack

lamppost n
Laternenpfahl
pole that holds up a light

lamprey /ˈlæm.pɹi/ n
Neunauge
a fish

lampshade /ˈlæmp.ʃeɪd/ n
Lampenschirm
cover over a lamp

lance /læns/ /lɑːns/ n
Harpune mit Sprenggeschoss
(military) instrument which conveys the charge of a piece of ordinance
Lanzer
(military) soldier armed with a lance
Harpune
spear or harpoon used by whalers
Lanze
weapon of war
wooden weapon used in jousting or tilting

lance corporal n
Gefreiter
lance corporal

lancet /læn.sɪt/ /lɑːn.sɪt/ n
Lanzette
surgical instrument

land /lænd/ n
Land
country or region
real estate or landed property
ground that is suitable for farming
Land Erde
part of Earth that is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water
Vaterland
someone's homeplace

land /lænd/ v
landen
to descend to a surface, especially from the air
to bring to land

land ahoy interjection
Land in Sicht
interjection shouted by the ship's watch

land mine /ˈlænd.maɪn/ n
Landmine
mine that is placed on land

lander [ˈlændə] [ˈlændɚ] n
Lander
space probe

landfall /ˈlænd.fɑl/ /ˈlænd.fɔːl/ n
Landung
arrival of a ship at the shore

landfill /ˈlænd.fɪl/ n
Müll
material so disposed of
Deponie Mülldeponie Müllhalde
site at which refuse is buried

landfill /ˈlænd.fɪl/ v
ablagern deponieren
to dispose of waste

landgrave n
Landgraf
renderings of Landgraf

landgraviate n
Landgrafschaft
countship of a landgrave

landgravine n
Landgräfin
wife of a landgrave

landing /ˈlændɪŋ/ n
Anlandungsplatz Anlandungsstelle Anlegeplatz Landungsplatz
a place on a shoreline where a boat lands
Treppenabsatz
an in-between platform
Landung
coming to earth, as of an airplane

landing gear n
Fahrwerk
undercarriage

landing net n
Kescher
Fishnet

landing strip n
Landebahn Landepiste
auxiliary or temporary runway for aircraft

landlady /ˈlændˌleɪ.di/ n
Hauswirtin Vermieterin
female landlord

landline n
Festnetz
telephone connected by such a fixed wire
fixed telephone communications cable

landlocked /ˈlændlɑkt/ /ˈlændlɒkt/ adj
binnen-
surrounded by land

landlord /ˈlænd.lɔɹd/ /ˈlænd.lɔːd/ n
Hauswirt Vermieter
person who owns and rents land such as a house, apartment, or condo

landlubber /ˈlænd.lʌb.ə/ /ˈlænd.lʌb.ɚ/ n
Landratte
someone unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship

landmark /ˈlændmɑɹk/ n
Sehenswürdigkeit
notable location
Wahrzeichen Orientierungshilfe Orientierungspunkt
recognizable feature

landmass /ˈlænd.mæs/ n
Festland Landfläche Landmasse
large continuous area of land

landowner /ˈlændˌoʊ.nɚ/ /ˈlændˌəʊ.nə/ n
Grundbesitzer Grundbesitzerin
a person who owns land

landscape /ˈlandskeɪp/ n
Querformat
mode of printing
Landschaft
portion of land or territory
pictorial aspect of a country

landscape genetics n
Landschaftsgenetik
discipline

landscaper /ˈlænd.skeip.ɚ/ /ˈlænd.skeɪp.ə/ n
Landschaftsgärtner Landschaftsgärtnerin
one that does landscaping

landscaping n
Landschaftsbau
the act of improving a landscape

landslide /ˈlænd.slaɪd/ n
Erdrutsch
natural disaster
Erdrutschsieg erdrutschartiger Sieg überwältigender Sieg
vote won by a wide or overwhelming majority

landslide victory n
Erdrutschsieg überwältigender Sieg
overwhelming victory in an election

lane /leɪn/ n
Route Spur
course for ships or aircraft
Spur
division of roadway
Gasse
passageway

language /ˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ] n
Sprache Einzelsprache
body of words used as a form of communication
Sprache Sprachen
computer language
the ability to communicate using words
Sprache
nonverbal communication
particular words used
Sprache Jargon
vocabulary of a particular field

language barrier n
Sprachbarriere
barrier to communication

language code n
Sprachcode
a standard identifier of a language

language exchange n
Sprachenaustausch
language exchange

language family n
Sprachfamilie
set of languages

language game n
Sprachspiel
in philosophy

language isolate n
isolierte Sprache
natural language without relatives

language police n
Sprachpolizei
language police

language school n
Sprachschule
school where foreign languages are taught

language technology n
Sprachtechnologie
field dealing with computers analyzing and producing human language, etc.

languid /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd/ adj
träge
lacking enthusiasm, energy or strength

languish /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
dahinsiechen schmachten
to live in miserable conditions
ermatten erschlaffen siechen
to lose strength and become weak
schmachten sehnen sich verzehren
to pine away with longing

languor /ˈlæŋɡəɹ/ n
einschläfernde Stille
a state of the body or mind caused by exhaustion or disease and characterized by a languid feeling

lanky /ˈlæŋk.i/ adj
schlaksig
tall, slim

lanolin n
Wollschweißfett Wollwachs
greasy yellow substance

lansquenet /ˈlɑːnskəˌnɛt/ /ˌlænskəˈnɛt/ n
Landsknecht
German mercenary of the 15th or 16th century
Landsknecht Lansquenet
gambling card game

lantern /ˈlæn.tən/ /ˈlæn.tɚn/ n
Laterne
case of transparent material made to protect a flame, or light
a smaller and secondary cupola crowning a larger one

lantern beetle n
Laternenträger
Several kinds of cicadas

lanternfish n
Laternenfisch
Any small, deep sea fish of family Myctophidae

lanthanum /ˈlænθənəm/ n
Lanthan
metallic element

lanyard /ˈlæn.jəd/ /ˈlæn.jɚd/ n
Abzugsleine
a cord with a hook; once used to fire artillery
Schlüsselband Trageband Umhängeband
a cord worn around the neck; used to hold a small object such as a whistle

lap /læp/ n
Schoß
upper legs of a seated person
Runde Überhang Überstand
Runde Platzrunde
sports: one circuit around a race track

lap /læp/ v
überlappen
überrunden
to overtake a straggler
schlecken
to take liquid into the mouth with the tongue

lap dog /ˈlæpdɒɡ/ n
Schoßhund Schoßhündin
small dog suited to resting in its master's lap

laparoscope n
Laparoskop
thin endoscope

laparoscopy /lapəˈɹɒskəpi/ n
Laparoskopie Bauchspiegelung
examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity

laparotomy n
Laparotomie
surgical procedure

lapel /ləˈpɛl/ n
Aufschlag Revers Jackenaufschlag Klappe Mantelaufschlag Rockaufschlag
each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on a suit

lapidation /ˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/ n
Steinigung Lapidation Radschm
act of stoning, sometimes to the point of death

lapis lazuli /ˌlapɪs ˈlazjʊlaɪ/ /ˌlæpɪs ˈlæz(j)əli/ n
Lapislazuli Lapis Lazuli Lasurstein Lazurit
precious blue stone

lapse /læps/ n
Entgleisung
a temporary failure; a slip

lapta n
Lapta
a Russian bat and ball game

laptop /ˈlæp.tɑp/ /ˈlæp.tɒp/ n
Laptop Klapprechner
computing: a laptop computer

lapwing /ˈlæpwɪŋ/ n
Kiebitz
bird belonging to the subfamily Vanellinae

larceny /ˈlɑɹ.sə.ni/ /ˈlɑː.sən.i/ n
Diebstahl
law: unlawful taking of personal property

larch /ˈlɑɹtʃ/ /ˈlɑːtʃ/ n
Lärche
a coniferous tree
Lärche Lärchenholz
the wood of the larch

lard /lɑɹd/ /lɑːd/ n
Schmalz
fat from the abdomen of a pig

larder /ˈlɑɹ.dɚ/ /ˈlɑː.də/ n
Kühlraum Speisekammer
cool room used as food storage

large /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ adj
groß weit
of greater size

large intestine n
Dickdarm
bodily organ

large-headed water snake n
Großkopf-Ringelnatter
Natrix megalocephala

large-scale adj
groß angelegt großangelegt
drawn large so as to show detail
large in amount, scope or extent

large-tailed antshrike n
Langschwanz-Ameisenwürger
a passerine of the antbird family

largescale archerfish n
Gefleckter Schützenfisch
Toxotes chatareus

largess /lɑɹˈdʒɛs/ /lɑːˈʒɛs/ n
Großzügigkeit
generosity in the giving of gifts or money

lark /lɑɹk/ /lɑːk/ n
Lerche
bird
Lerche Frühaufsteher
one who wakes early

larkspur n
Rittersporn
Delphinium

larnax /ˈlɑɹnæks/ /ˈlɑːnæks/ n
Larnax
small closed coffin, box or cinerary urn

larva /ˈlɑɹ.və/ /ˈlɑː.və/ n
Larve
a stage of growth
an animal in such stage of growth

larval /ˈlɑɹvəl/ adj
larvenartig larvenähnlich laval
of or relating to a larva or larvae, being a larva, larval-like, undeveloped

laryngeal /ləˈɹɪn.dʒi.əl/ adj
Kehlkopf- kehlkopflich
of or pertaining to larynx

laryngeal /ləˈɹɪn.dʒi.əl/ n
Laryngal
in Proto-Indo-European linguistics, one of the typically three reconstructed consonants
Kehlkopflaut
laryngeal sound

laryngitis /læɹɪnˈdʒajtɪs/ n
Kehlkopfentzündung
inflammation of the larynx

laryngological adj
laryngologisch
of or pertaining to laryngology

laryngologist n
Laryngologe Laryngologin
a person who studies or specializes in laryngology

laryngology n
Laryngologie
branch of physiology

larynx /ˈlæ.ɹɪŋks/ n
Kehlkopf
the organ

lasagna /lɘˈsɐː.njɘ/ /ləˈzæn.jə/ /ləˈzɑ.njə/ n
Lasagne
baked dish

lascivious /ləˈsɪvɪəs/ adj
lüstern lasziv
wanton

lasciviousness n
Laszivität Lüsternheit
the state or characteristic of being lascivious

laser /ˈleɪz.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈleɪzɚ/ n
Laser
device producing beam of light

laser beam n
Laserstrahl
light from a laser

laser cooling n
Laserkühlung
process of using the force exerted by a laser to reduce the temperature of a gas

laser pointer n
Laserpointer
device that emits a highly concentrated beam of light

laser printer n
Laserdrucker
computer printer

laserwort n
Laserkraut
plant of the genus Laserpitium

lash /læʃ/ n
Hieb Peitschenhieb
stroke with a whip
Peitschenschnur Schlag
thong of a whip

lass /læs/ n
Jungfrau Mädchen
a young woman or girl

lassi /ˈlæsi/ n
Lassi
beverage

lasso /læsˈuː/ /ˈlæs.oʊ/ n
Lasso
a long rope with a sliding loop

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ adj
letzter letzte
final
most recent

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ adv
zuletzt
after everything else
finally

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ determiner
letzter
the one immediately before the present

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ n
Leisten
tool

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ v
dauern aushalten
to endure, continue over time
andauern anhalten
to hold out

last but not least /ˈlæst bʌt nɑt ˈlist/ /ˈlɑːst bʌt nɒt ˈliːst/ adv
last but not least last not least last, but not least last, not least nicht zuletzt
An expression to start the last item of a list

last call n
letzter Aufruf
announcement

last meal n
Henkersmahl Henkersmahlzeit
final meal before being executed

last mile n
letzte Meile
portion of the infrastructure

last night adv
gestern Abend heute Nacht letzte Nacht gestern Nacht
during the night before today

last night n
gestern Abend heute Nacht letzte Nacht gestern Nacht
previous evening or night

last resort n
letzter Ausweg letztes Mittel
only remaining option

last straw n
der Tropfen, der das Fass zum Überlaufen bringt
small additional burden

last time n
letztes Mal
the previous occurrence

last word n
letztes Wort
(often pluralized) final statement uttered before death
concluding remarks
final decision or the right to make such a decision
Krone Nonplusultra
finest, highest or ultimate representation of some class of object

last words n
letzte Worte
final remarks uttered by a person before death

last year adv
letztes Jahr im vergangenen Jahr voriges Jahr
year before this one

last-ditch adj
allerletzter verzweifelt
as a last resort, done in desperation

lastborn adj
letztgeboren
born last in a family

lat /lɑːt/ n
Lats
former currency of Latvia

latch /lætʃ/ n
Armbrust
crossbow
Klinke Riegel Anschlag Arretierung Falle Rastklinke
fastening for a door
Auffangregister Klinkenschalter Signalschalter
flip-flop electronic circuit

latch /lætʃ/ v
einklinken einrasten schließen sperren verriegeln zuklinken
to close with a latch

latch on v
andocken anhängen anlegen einklinken erfassen ergreifen
to grasp; to become attached to
erfassen kapieren mitkriegen verstehen
to grasp; to understand

latch-key child n
Schlüsselkind
A child who returns to an empty house

latchkey kid n
Schlüsselkind
schoolchild

late /leɪt/ adj
verstorben
euphemism for dead
spät
near the end of a period of time
near the end of the day
associated with the end of a period
verspätet
not arriving until after an expected time

late /leɪt/ adv
spät
proximate in time

late bloomer n
Spätzünder
person who achieves proficiency or success late
Spätentwickler
person who reaches puberty or matures late
Spätblüher
plant that blooms late

late capitalism n
Spätkapitalismus
form of capitalism

late modern adj
spätmodern
late modern

late riser n
Langschläfer Langschläferin Spätaufsteher Spätaufsteherin
someone who gets up late

latency /ˈleɪ.tən.si/ n
Latenz Latenzzeit Verborgenheit Verzögerung Wartezeit
delay
Latenz Latenzmechanismus Verzögerung
delay between a stimulus and the response in an organism

lateness /ˈleɪt.nɪs/ n
Verspätung
The property of being late

latent /ˈleɪ.tənt/ adj
latent
existing or present but concealed or inactive

latent heat n
latente Wärme
heat that is released or absorbed accompanying a change of state or of phase

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ adv
später nachher
afterward in time
später
more late
at some unspecified time in the future

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ interjection
bis bald
see you later

later on adv
später nachher später einmal späterhin

lateral sclerosis n
Lateralsklerose
disease

lateral thinking n
Querdenken
lateral thinking

latex /ˈleɪtɛks/ /ˈleɪˌtɛks/ n
Latex
emulsion
Latex Milchsaft
milky sap

lath /læθ/ n
Latte Leiste
a thin, narrow strip, fastened to the rafters, studs, or floor beams of a building, for the purpose of supporting a covering of tiles, plastering, etc.

lathe /leɪð/ n
Drehbank Drehmaschine Drechselbank Drehstuhl Holzdrehmaschine
machine tool used to shape a piece of material

lathe /leɪð/ v
drechseln drehen
to shape with a lathe

lather /ˈlæ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæðɚ/ n
Schaum Pferdeschaum
foam from profuse sweating
Schaum Seifenschaum
foam of soap and water

lather /ˈlæ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæðɚ/ v
aufschlagen aufschäumen
to beat or whip
einschäumen
to cover with lather
schäumen
to form lather or froth, as a horse does when profusely sweating

lathery adj
schaumig schäumend
resembling or covered in lather

latitude /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.tud/ n
Breite geographische Breite Breitengrad
angular distance north or south from the equator
Breite Breitengrad Breitenkreis
imaginary line parallel to the equator

latreutic /ləˈtɹuːtɪk/ adj
latreutisch
relating to latria

latrine /ləˈtɹiːn/ n
Latrine
a very simple toilet facility, usually just a pit or trench

latte /laˈtʰeɪ/ /ˈlɑ.teɪ/ n
Caffè Latte Café au Lait Milchkaffee
caffè latte

latter /ˈlæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæt̬.əɹ/ adj
letzter
close (or closer) to the present time
letztere
near (or nearer) to the end
letzterer zweiter
relating to or being the second of two items

lattice /ˈlæt.ɪs/ n
Gatter Gitter Gitterwerk Gitterzaun Lattengerüst
flat panel constructed with strips of wood or other material
Verband
partially ordered set
Gitter Kristallgitter
regular spacing or arrangement of geometric points

lattice window n
Bleiglasfenster Gitterfenster Sprossenfenster
a window with strips of metal holding small pieces of glass

laud /lɑd/ /lɔd/ /lɔːd/ v
preisen
to praise, to glorify

laudable /lɔːdəbl/ adj
lobenswert löblich
worthy of being lauded

laudableness /ˈlɔːdəbəlnɪs/ n
Löblichkeit
quality of being laudable

laudanum n
Laudanum
the tincture of opium once widely used

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ n
Lache Lachen
expression of mirth peculiar to the human species

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ v
auslachen lachen
make an object of laughter or ridicule
lachen
show mirth by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face and emission of sounds
be or appear cheerful
affect or influence by means of laughter
express by, or utter with, laughter

laugh in one's sleeve v
sich ins Fäustchen lachen
laugh secretly or to oneself

laugh one's head off v
sich vor Lachen kringeln totlachen
laugh uproariously

laugh up one's sleeve v
sich ins Fäustchen lachen
laugh secretly or to oneself

laughable /ˈlaːfəbl̩/ /ˈlæfəbl̩/ /ˈlɑːfəbl̩/ adj
lachhaft lächerlich
fitted to exite laughter

laughing gas n
Lachgas
common name for nitrous oxide

laughing gull n
Aztekenmöwe
American gull
Lachmöwe
European gull

laughing kookaburra n
Jägerliest Kookaburra Lachender Hans
Dacelo novaeguineae

laughing stock n
Witzfigur Lachnummer
object of ridicule

laughter /ˈlæftɚ/ /ˈlɑːftə/ n
Lachen Gelächter
sound (as) of laughing
movement of the muscles of the laughing face

laughter is the best medicine proverb
Lachen ist die beste Medizin
Translations

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɒnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ n
Start
act of launching

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɒnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ v
lancieren abschießen
throw, hurl, let fly, propel with force

launch pad /ˈlɑntʃ.pæd/ /ˈlɔːntʃ.pæd/ n
Abschussrampe Startrampe
launch pad

launch vehicle n
Trägerrakete
vehicle for transporting objects into space

launder /ˈlɑndɚ/ /ˈlɑːndə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔndɚ/ /ˈlɔːndə/ v
waschen
to disguise the source of
to wash and iron

launderette /lɔndəˈɹɛt/ /lɔːnˈdɹɛt/ n
Münzwäscherei Waschsalon
place with facilities for washing that public may use

laundress n
Waschfrau
A woman whose employment is laundering

laundry /ˈlɑn.dɹi/ /ˈlɔːn.dɹi/ [ˈlɑn.dɹi] n
Wäsche Waschen
laundering; washing
Wäscherei Waschküche Waschraum Waschsalon
place or room where laundering is done
Wäsche
that which needs to be laundered

laundry basket n
Wäschekorb
container for holding and transporting clothing

laureate /ˈlɒ.ɹi.ət/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.ət/ n
Laureat Laureatin
one crowned with laurel

laurel /ˈlɒɹ.əl/ /ˈlɔɹ.əl/ n
Lorbeer
Laurus nobilis
Lorbeerkranz
crown of laurel

laurel wreath n
Lorbeerkranz
wreath worn as a symbol of victory

lava /ˈlɑːvə/ n
Lava
molten rock

lava flow n
Lavafluss
flow of lava

lava lamp n
Lavalampe
lamp used for decoration

lavabo /ləˈveɪbəʊ/ n
Lavabo
church washbasin

lavash /ləˈvɑːʃ/ n
Lavash
a soft, thin flatbread

lavender /ˈlæv.ən.də/ /ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/ n
Lavendel
plant
colour

laver /ˈleɪvə/ /ˈleɪvɚ/ /ˈlɑvɚ/ /ˈlɑːvə/ n
Hauttang Nabel-Hauttang Nabel-Purpurtang Purpurtang
Porphyra umbilicalis

lavish /ˈlævɪʃ/ adj
überreich
excessive
freigiebig
profuse

law /lɑ/ /lɔ/ /lɔː/ n
Gesetz Recht
any rule that must or should be obeyed
body of rules established in a community by its authorities
statement of (observed, established) order, sequence or relationship of phenomena
Gesetz
mathematics: statement that is true under specified conditions
informal: the police

law and order n
öffentliche Ordnung
enforcement of law, statutes and social conventions

law enforcement n
Gesetzesvollzug Strafverfolgung
various government agencies involved in the prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminals

law firm n
Anwaltskanzlei
business formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law

law of conservation of energy n
Energieerhaltungssatz
total energy remains constant

law school n
Law School
institution

law-abiding adj
gesetzestreu
obeying the laws

lawful /ˈlɔːfʊl/ adj
gesetzlich legal rechtsmäßig
conforming to or recognised by law or rules

lawless adj
rechtsfrei
not governed by the law
gesetzlos
not restrained by the law
gesetzwidrig
prohibited

lawlessness n
Gesetzlosigkeit
lack of law and order

lawn /lɑn/ /lɔn/ /lɔːn/ n
Rasen Wiese
ground covered with grass
Lichtung
open space between woods

lawnmower /ˈlɑn.moʊ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔn.moʊ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːn.məʊ.ə/ n
Rasenmäher
a device to cut grass

lawrencium /ləˈɹɛnsiəm/ n
Lawrencium
chemical element

laws of war n
Kriegsrecht Kriegsvölkerrecht
law concerning acceptable practices while engaged in war

lawsuit /ˈlɔˌs(j)ut/ n
Rechtsstreit Gerichtsverfahren Prozess
case where a court is needed to resolve differences

lawyer /ˈlɔ.jɚ/ /ˈlɔɪ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːjə(ɹ)/ n
Rechtsanwalt Anwalt Rechtsanwältin Anwältin
professional person authorized to practice law

lawyer's wig n
Schopftintling
Coprinus comatus

lax /læks/ adj
locker lose
loose; not tight or taut
lax
not strict; lenient; allowing for deviation

laxative /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ adj
Abführmittel
causing movement of the bowels

laxative /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ n
Abführmittel Laxans Laxativum
substance with a laxative effect

lay /leɪ/ adj
Laien- laikal
non-clergy
Laien-
non-professional

lay /leɪ/ v
flachlegen
to have sex with
ablegen
to leave something somewhere
legen
to place something down in a position of rest
to deposit an egg
to install certain building materials

lay claim v
Anspruch erheben
say that something belongs to oneself

lay it on thick v
dick auftragen
to exaggerate
to flatter

lay judge n
Laienrichter Schöffe
lay person who is judge

lay off v
entlassen
to dismiss workers from employment

lay open v
offenlegen
East Asian patent publication

lay the groundwork v
Grundstein legen Grunstein legen
To provide the basics

lay waste v
verheeren verwüsten
to completely destroy

lay-by /ˈleɪ.baɪ/ n
Haltebucht Rastplatz
road-side rest area

layabout /ˈleɪəˌbaʊt/ n
Faulenzer Nichtsnutz Tunichtgut
lazy person

layer /leɪə/ /ˈleɪ.ɚ/ n
Ebene
drawing surface (computer graphics)
Schicht Lage Bekleidungsschicht
item of clothing worn under or over another
Schicht Lage
single thickness of some material covering a surface
deposit
Legehenne
hen kept to lay eggs
-leger
person who lays things, such as tiles
Ableger Absenker Kindel
shoot of a plant

layer /leɪə/ /ˈleɪ.ɚ/ v
schichten übereinanderlegen
to arrange in layers
spalten trennen
to cut or divide into layers

laying hen n
Legehenne
hen raised for egg production

layman /ˈleɪmən/ n
Laie
someone who is not an ordained cleric
someone who is not a professional in a given field

layout /ˈleɪ.aʊt/ n
Einteilung
plan for such arrangement
Gestaltung Layout
process of arranging media content for publishing
Einteilung Anordnung Struktur
structured arrangement of items

layover n
Aufenthalt
break between stages of a journey

layperson n
Laie
one who is not intimately familiar with a given subject
one who is not a cleric

laze /leɪz/ v
Däumchen drehen
be lazy, waste time

laziness n
Faulheit Trägheit
quality of being lazy

lazy /ˈleɪzi/ adj
faul träge
unwilling to work

lazybones n
Faulpelz Faulenzer Faultier
person who is lazy

lcm n
kgV
initialism for least common multiple

leach /liːtʃ/ v
auswaschen
to purge a soluble matter out of something

lead /lɛd/ n
Blei
chemical element
bullets
Lot Senkblei
plummet to measure depth of water
Mine
refill for writing tool
verbleien
to cover, fill, or affect with lead
Durchschuss
typography: vertical space
Führung
act of leading or conducting
leiten führen
conduct or direct with authority
führen leiten
guide or conduct with the hand, or by means of some physical contact connection
guide or conduct in a certain course
go or be in advance of; precede
intransitive: to guide or conduct
draw or direct by influence
Spur
information obtained by a detective or police officer
information obtained by a news reporter
führen
intransitive: be ahead of others
intransitive: be more advanced
intransitive: have the highest interim score in a game
guide or conduct oneself
intransitive: tend or reach in a certain direction
anführen
intransitive: to go first
Leine
leash
Ader
mining: lode
Leitung Führung
precedence; advance position

lead astray v
irreführen
to cause to believe untruth

lead chamber process n
Bleikammerverfahren
method for the production of sulphuric acid

lead on v
falsche Hoffnungen machen
to encourage with the illusion of a romantic relationship

lead shot n
Schrot
Small balls of lead used as projectiles

lead-free adj
bleifrei
containing no lead
petroleum: containing no tetraethyl lead; unleaded

leaded adj
verbleit
containing or treated with the element lead

leaden /ˈlɛdən/ adj
bleiern
made of lead

leader /ˈlidɚ/ /ˈliː.də(ɹ)/ n
Leittier
dominant animal in a group
Führer Anführer Leiter Führerin Chef Anführerin
one having authority
Regenrinne
pipe to conduct water from the roof
Leitartikel
principal article in a newspaper

leader of the opposition n
Oppositionsführer Oppositionsführerin
person in charge of the party in opposition

leaderless adj
führungslos
without a person providing direction
without a thing serving as leader

leaderlessness n
Führungslosigkeit
state or condition of being leaderless

leadership n
Führung Kommando Leitung
Führung Leitung
capacity to lead

leading /ˈlidɪŋ/ /ˈliːdɪŋ/ adj
führend vorangehend vorausgehend
preceding
führend
providing guidance

leading /ˈlidɪŋ/ /ˈliːdɪŋ/ n
Zeilenabstand
Vertical space added between lines

leading question n
Suggestivfrage
suggestive interrogation

leaf /liːf/ n
Blatt
computing, mathematics: tree node without descendants
sheet of a book
sheet of any substance beaten or rolled until very thin
anything resembling the leaf of a plant
Platte
flat section used to extend a table
Blatt Laubblatt
part of a plant

leaf blower n
Laubbläser
motorised garden tool

leaf casting n
Papieranfaserung
process

leaf litter n
abgefallenes Laub trockenes Laub
dead plant material, such as fallen leaves, bark, and twigs

leaf sheath n
Blattscheide

leaf through v
durchblättern
to turn the pages of (a book) idly, reading short sections at random

leaf-miner fly n
Minierfliege
fly of the family Agromyzidae

leaf-nosed bat n
Blattnase
animal

leaf-storm n
Laubsturm
a wind-driven burst of dead leaves

leafless adj
blätterlos blattlos
without leaves

leaflet /ˈliːflɪt/ n
Flugblatt Broschüre Faltblatt Faltprospekt

leafy /ˈliːfi/ adj
laubreich
containing much foliage
belaubt laubtragender
covered with leaves

league /liːɡ/ n
Liga Bund
a group or association of cooperating members
Liga
organization of sports teams
Meile Leuge Wegstunde
distance

league table n
Tabelle
tabular display of teams

leak /liːk/ n
Leck
entrance or escape of a fluid
Leck Stelle undicht
hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape

leak /liːk/ v
lecken tropfen
to allow fluid to escape or enter
durchsickern leaken
to reveal secret information

lean /liːn/ adj
mager schlank dürr
being slim, not fleshy
knapp
having little extra or little to spare
mager
of meat, having little fat
having a low proportion of a desired substance

lean /liːn/ v
lehnen
to hang outwards
anlehnen lehnen
to press against

lean thinking n
Lean Thinking
software development

leaned /liːnd/ v
angelehnt gelehnt
past participle of lean
lehnte
simple past of lean

leap /liːp/ n
Sprungweite
distance traversed by a leap
Sprung Satz
significant move forward

leap /liːp/ v
springen hüpfen einen Satz machen

leap day /liːp deɪ/ n
Schalttag
extra day in a leap year

leap second n
Schaltsekunde
second of time added to the year occasionally to compensate for variation in the rate of Earth's rotation

leap year n
Schaltjahr
366-day year in the Gregorian calendar

leapfrog /ˈliːpfɹɑɡ/ /ˈliːpfɹɒɡ/ n
Bockspringen
game

learn /lɜːn/ /lɝn/ v
lernen
to acquire knowledge or ability
to be studying
lernen studieren
to attend educational activity
erfahren
to come to know; to become informed of; to find out

learn the hard way v
auf die harte Tour lernen
learn by experiencing the consequences of making mistakes

learned /lɜːnd/ /lɝnd/ /ˈlɜːnɪd/ /ˈlɝnɪd/ adj
gelehrt
having much learning

learner /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/ /ˈlɜːnə/ [ˈlɝn.ɚ] n
Lernende Lernender Lerner Lernerin
one that is learning

learning /ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/ n
Gelehrsamkeit Kenntnis
accumulated knowledge
Lernen
action of the verb

learning disability n
Lernbehinderung
disability which prevents the sufferer from learning in a typical manner

lease /liːs/ n
Pacht
contract granting use or occupation of property

lease /liːs/ v
pachten
to operate or live in some property or land through purchasing a long-term contract

leaseholder n
Pächter
tenant holding a lease

leash /liːʃ/ n
Hundeleine
long cord for dogs

least /list/ /liːst/ determiner
geringst kleinst minimalst
the smallest amount of

least auklet n
Zwergalk
bird

least common multiple n
kleinstes gemeinsames Vielfaches
(number theory)

least weasel /ˈliːstˈwizəl/ n
Wiesel
Mustela nivalis

leather /ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/ adj
ledern
made of leather

leather /ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/ n
Leder
material produced by tanning animal skin

leatherette /ˌlɛðəˈɹɛt/ n
Kunstleder
a type of fabric

leatherman n
Ledermann
a member of the male gay leather subculture

leathery adj
ledern
having properties of leather

leave /liv/ /liːv/ n
Urlaub Beurlaubung Freistellung
absence from work
Abschied
departure
Erlaubnis Verlaub
permission to be absent

leave /liv/ /liːv/ v
belassen
lassen zurücklassen
to cause to remain as available, not take away, refrain from depleting
weggehen gehen
to depart (intransitive)
verlassen davonmachen
to depart from, end one's connection or affiliation with
hinterlassen
to transfer possession after death

leave behind v
hinterlassen
abandon

leave it at that v
es dabei belassen
to agree that there has been enough discussion, study, etc. and that it is time to stop

leave me alone phraseologicalUnit
lass mich in Ruhe
stop talking to me

leave someone in the lurch v
im Stich lassen sitzen lassen
to abandon somebody and leave him or her in a difficult situation

leave well enough alone /liːv wɛl ɪˈnʌf əˈləʊn/ phraseologicalUnit
das Bessere ist des Guten Feind
to avoid trying to correct, fix, or improve what is already adequate

leaven /ˈlɛv.ən/ n
Treibmittel Triebmittel
any agent used to make dough rise

leban n
Laban
coagulated sour milk diluted with water

lebensraum n
Lebensraum
living space

lebkuchen n
Lebkuchen
traditional German Christmas biscuit form of gingerbread

leblebi n
Leblebi
kind of snack

lecher /lɛtʃə(ɹ)/ n
Lustmolch Lüstling Wüstling
a lecherous person

lecherous /ˈlɛtʃəɹəs/ adj
lüstern
given to a lustful craving of sexual activities

lechery /ˈlɛtʃ.əɹ.i/ n
Wollust
Inordinate indulgence in sexual activity

lechwe n
Litschi-Moorantilope
species of antelopes

lect /lɛkt/ n
Lekt
variety

lectern n
Pult
a similar stand to support a lecturer's notes
Chorpult Lesepult Pult
a stand with a slanted top used to support a bible from which passages are read during a church service

lecture /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ n
Vorlesung Vortrag
a spoken lesson

lecture theatre n
Auditorium Hörsaal Vorlesungssaal
room in a university with many seats and a sloped floor

lecturer /ˈlɛktʃəɹə/ /ˈlɛktʃəɹɚ/ n
Dozent Dozentin Lektor Lektorin
member of university or college
Lektor Lektorin
person who gives lectures

lederhosen /ˈleɪdəˌhəʊzən/ /ˈleɪdɚˌhoʊzən/ n
Lederhose
Bavarian knee-breeches made of leather

ledge /lɛdʒ/ n
Gesims
cornice
Lage Schicht
layer
Sturz
lintel
Ader Schicht
lode
Felsband Sims Band Felsplatt Felsvorsprung Kante
of rocks
Bord Mauerabsatz Mauervorsprung Regalbrett Sims
shelf

ledger /ˈlɛdʒə/ /ˈlɛdʒɚ/ n
Kassenbuch Buch
book for keeping notes
Hauptbuch Konto
collection of accounting entries

ledger line n
Hilfslinie
notation to inscribe notes outside the musical staffs

lee n
Lee
side of the ship away from the wind

leech /liːtʃ/ n
Egel Blutegel
annelid
Blutsauger Blutsaugerin
person who derives profit from others
Heiler
paganism: a healer

leech /liːtʃ/ v
leechen saugen
to drain resources without giving back

leek /liːk/ n
Lauch Porree
vegetable

leek moth n
Lauchmotte
Acrolepia assectella

leer /lɪə/ /lɪɹ/ n
anzügliches Grinsen lüsterner Blick
a sly or lecherous look

leer /lɪə/ /lɪɹ/ v
anzüglich blicken
to look with sexual desire or malicious intent

leery /ˈlɪə.ɹi/ adj
argwöhnisch
Cautious, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns

leeward /ˈl(j)uːɜ(ɹ)d/ /ˈliːwɜ(ɹ)d/ adj
leewärts gelegen mit dem Wind gelegen unter dem Winde gelegen windabgewandt gelegen windabwärts gelegen
on the side sheltered from the wind

leeward /ˈl(j)uːɜ(ɹ)d/ /ˈliːwɜ(ɹ)d/ adv
leewärts mit dem Wind unter dem Winde windabgewandt windabwärts
away from the direction of the wind

leeway [ˈliːˌweɪ] n
Rückstand Versäumte
adverse discrepancy or variation in a cumulative process
Freiraum Spielraum
degree or amount of freedom or flexibility
Abdrift
drift of a ship or airplane in a leeward direction

left /lɛft/ adj
links
pertaining to the political left
link links
the west side of the body when one is facing north

left /lɛft/ adv
links
on the left side
links nach links
towards the left side

left /lɛft/ n
Linke
the ensemble of left-wing political parties
the left side

left /lɛft/ v
übrig
remaining

left out adj
ausgegrenzt außen vor
not included or accepted

left wing n
linker Flügel
politics

left-handed n
linkshändig
preferring the left hand over the right

left-handedness n
Linkshändigkeit Sinistralität
state of being left-handed

left-hander n
Linkshänder Linkshänderin
a person who is left-handed

left-luggage office n
Gepäckaufbewahrung
place where luggage may be left

left-recursive adj
linksrekursiv

left-wing adj
link
supporting political change

left-winger n
Linke Linker Linksaußen Person vom linken Flügel linksstehende Person
a person who belongs to the political left
Linksaußen
a winger on the right

leftist /ˈlɛftɪst/ adj
linksorientiert linksstehend
Pertaining to the political left

leftist /ˈlɛftɪst/ n
Linke Linker Linkspolitiker links Stehender
a person who holds views associated with the political left

leftover adj
übergeblieben übrig
remaining, left behind

leftover n
Rest
something left behind

leftovers n
Essenreste
food remaining after a meal

leg /leɪɡ/ /lɛɡ/ n
Bein
lower limb from groin to ankle
Etappe
stage of journey

leg press n
Beinpresse
exercise

leg up n
Räuberleiter
forming a step with one's hands

leg warmer n
Gamasche Stulpe
garment which extends from the knee to the ankle

legacy /ˈleɪɡəsi/ /ˈlɛɡəsi/ adj
altmodisch veraltet überkommen
aging computer system
Alt- hinterlassen tradiert vererbt
left behind, old or no longer in active use

legacy /ˈleɪɡəsi/ /ˈlɛɡəsi/ n
Erbschaft Vermächtnis Erbe Hinterlassenschaft Nachlass
money or property bequeathed to someone in a will
Vermächtnis Erbe Hinterlassenschaft Wirken
something inherited from a predecessor; a heritage

legal /ˈliɡəl/ /ˈliː.ɡəl/ adj
legal gesetzlich
allowed or prescribed by law
juristisch rechtlich
relating to the law or to lawyers
having its basis in the law

legal advice n
Rechtsberatung
formal opinion regarding law

legal certainty n
Rechtssicherheit

legal person n
juristische Person
organization or group of people

legal representative n
gesetzliche Vertreter
2

legal tender n
gesetzliches Zahlungsmittel
currency that cannot be refused as payment to extinguish a debt

legal vacuum n
Rechtslücke Rechtsvakuum Regelungslücke juristisches Vakuum rechtliche Lücke

legalese n
Juristendeutsch Juristenjargon Juristensprache
technical talk of the legal profession
Amtsdeutsch Behördensprache Papierdeutsch
wording that resembles how lawyers write

legalise /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/ v
legalisieren
make legal

legality n
Legalität
lawfulness

legalization n
Legalisierung
process of making something legal

legally /ˈliːɡəli/ adv
legal
as permitted by law

legally binding adj
rechtskräftig
(legal) enforceable by law

legate /ˈlɛɡət/ n
Gesandte
ambassador or messenger
Legat
deputy representing the pope

legato /ləˈɡɑ.toʊ/ /ləˈɡɑ.təʊ/ adv
gebunden legato
music: smoothly, in a connected manner

legato /ləˈɡɑ.toʊ/ /ləˈɡɑ.təʊ/ n
gebunden legato
slur curve

legend /ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/ n
Kartenlegende Legende
key to the symbols and color codes on a map
Legende
story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events
any person of extraordinary accomplishment

legendary adj
legendär
of or pertaining to a legend

leghorn /ˈlɛɡhɔɹn/ /ˈlɛɡhɔːn/ n
Leghorn
small white chicken breed

legibility n
Lesbarkeit
property that makes legible or easily readable

legible /ˈlɛd͡ʒəbl/ adj
leserlich
clear enough to be read

legion /ˈliːdʒən/ adj
Legion
numerous

legion /ˈliːdʒən/ n
Legion
the major unit or division of the Roman army

legionary n
Legionär
member of a legion

legislate /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/ v
Gesetze geben
pass laws

legislation /ˌlɛd͡ʒɪsˈleɪʃən/ n
Gesetz
law already enacted by legislature
Gesetzgebung
the act of legislating

legislative /ˈlɛ.dʒɪ.slə.tɪv/ /ˈlɛ.dʒɪˌsleɪ.tɪv/ adj
gesetzgeberisch
having the power to make laws

legislative process n
Gesetzgebungsverfahren
process

legislator n
Gesetzgeber Gesetzgeberin
who creates or enacts laws

legislature /ˈlɛdʒɪsləˌtʃʊə/ /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪtʃɚ/ n
Legislative gesetzgebende Gewalt
governmental body

legitimacy n
Legitimität Rechtmäßigkeit
quality of being legitimate or valid; validity

legitimate /ləˈdʒɪtɪmeɪt/ /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/ adj
legitim
gültig
valid

legitimately adv
legitim
in a legitimate manner

legitimistic adj
legitimistisch

legitimize v
legitimieren
to make legitimate

legless adj
beinlos
without legs

legroom n
Beinfreiheit
space for legs

legume /lɪˈɡjuːm/ n
Hülsenfrucht
fruit or seed of leguminous plants
Hülsenfrüchtler Leguminose
member of Leguminosae family

legumin n
Legumin Pflanzenkasein Pflanzenkäsestoff
any of a group of globulins

legwork /ˈlɛɡ.wəːk/ /ˈlɛɡ.wɚk/ n
Beinarbeit
Skillful or vigorous use of the legs
Kleinarbeit Lauferei
Work, especially research, that involves significant walking

leishmaniasis /liːʃməˈnaɪəsɪs/ n
Leishmaniose
pathology

leisure /ˈliːʒəɹ/ /ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛʒəɹ/ n
Muße
freedom provided
Muße Freizeit
time free

leitmotif /ˈlaɪt.moʊˌtif/ /ˈlaɪt.məʊˌtiːf/ /ˈleɪt.moʊˌtif/ n
Leitmotiv
melodic theme in an opera

lek n
Balzarena Lek
an aggregation of male animals for the purposes of courtship and display
Lek
currency of Albania

lemandarin n
Rangpur
Citrus × limonia

lemma /ˈlɛmə/ n
Lemma Stichwort
linguistics: canonical form of a term
Lemma
mathematics: proposition used mainly in the proof of some other proposition

lemmatisation n
Lemmatisierung
process of finding the lemma that corresponds to an inflected form of a word

lemming /lɛm.ɪŋ/ n
Lemming
rodent

lemniscate /lɛmˈnɪskət/ n
Lemniskate
mathematics: figure-of-eight closed curve
symbol for infinity

lemniscatic /ˌlɛmnɪˈskætɪk/ adj
lemniskatisch
of or pertaining to a lemniscate
shaped like a figure-of eight

lemon /ˈlɛmən/ adj
zitronengelb
having the colour/color of lemons
Zitrone
having the flavour/flavor and/or scent of lemons

lemon /ˈlɛmən/ n
Zitrone
citrus fruit
taste
Zitronengelb
colour/color
Zitrone Zitronenbaum
tree

lemon balm n
Zitronenmelisse Melisse Gartenmelisse Herzkraut Herztrost
Melissa officinalis

lemon juice n
Zitronensaft
the liquid extract of lemon fruit

lemon shark n
Zitronenhai
Negaprion brevirostris

lemon squeezer n
Zitronenpresse
device used to extract juice from lemons

lemon verbena n
Zitronenstrauch Zitronenverbene
shrub

lemonade /ˈlɛmənˌeɪd/ /ˌlɛmənˈeɪd/ n
Limonade Brause Limo
carbonated beverage
Limonade Zitrone
still beverage

lemongrass n
Zitronengras Lemongras
species of grass of the genus Cymbopogon

lemur /ˈliːmə(ɹ)/ n
Lemur Lemure
strepsirrhine primate of the infraorder Lemuriformes, superfamily Lemuroidea

lend /lɛnd/ v
leihen borgen verleihen
to allow to be used temporarily

lender /ˈlɛndɚ/ n
Darlehensgeber Verleiher
one who lends, especially money

length /lɛŋ(k)θ/ n
Länge Längenmaß
distance from end to end
Pferdelänge
length of a horse

lengthen /ˈlɛŋ(k)θən/ v
verlängern
to make longer

lengthening n
Längung
sound change

lengthy adj
lang langwierig ausgedehnt ellenlang langanhaltend langdauernd
long of time

leniency n
Milde Nachsicht
quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case

lenient /ˈliːni.ənt/ adj
nachsichtig
tolerant; not strict

lenite /ˈliːnaɪt/ v
lenieren
cause a consonant to undergo lenition

lenition /ləˈnɪʃən/ /lɪˈnɪʃən/ n
Lenierung Lenisierung
weakening of consonant articulation

lens /lɛnz/ n
Linse
object focusing or defocusing the light passing through it
anatomy: transparent crystalline structure in the eye
biology: genus of the legume family; its bean
device which focuses or defocuses electron beams
geometry: convex shape bounded by two circular arcs

lenticular /lɛnˈtɪk.jə.lɚ/ /lɛnˈtɪk.jʊ.lə/ adj
Linse
of or pertaining to a lens
Linsenraster
relating to a lenticular image
linsenförmig
shaped like a biconvex lens

lenticular galaxy n
lentikuläre Galaxie linsenförmige Galaxie
galaxy that has flat disk but has lost most of its interstellar matter

lentil /ˈlɛntəl/ n
Linse
seed used as food
plant Lens culinaris

leonine adj
Löwe
of or like a lion

leopard /ˈlɛpəd/ /ˈlɛpɚd/ n
Leopard Pard Pardel Parder
a large wild cat with a spotted coat, Panthera pardus

leopard cat n
Bengalkatze
wild cat

leopard seal /ˈlɛpəd siːl/ /ˈlɛpɚd siːl/ n
Seeleopard
Hydrurga leptonyx

leopard shark n
Leopardenhai
Triakis semifasciata

leopardess n
Leopardin
female leopard

leotard /ˈliː.ə.tɑːd/ /ˈliː.ə.tɑːɹd/ n
Leotard
skin-tight one piece suit of clothing

leper n
Aussätziger Leprakranker
person who has leprosy
Ausgestoßener Aussätziger
person who is shunned; a pariah

leper colony n
Leprakolonie
place of quarantine for lepers

lepidolite n
Lepidolith
a mica mineral

lepidopterist n
Lepidopterologe Lepidopterologin

lepidopterology n
Lepidopterologie Schmetterlingskunde
scientific study of butterflies and moths

leprechaun /ˈlɛprəˌkɔn/ /ˈlɛpɹəkɔːn/ n
Leprechaun
one of a race of Irish elves

leprosarium n
Lepraheim Leprakolonie Leprakrankenhaus Leprosenhaus Leprosorium
institution or place to quarantine and treat leprous people

leprosy /ˈlɛpɹəsi/ n
Aussatz
disease of the skin not conclusively identified, which can also affect clothes and houses
Lepra Aussatz
infectious disease caused by infection by Mycobacterium leprae

leprous adj
leprakrank leprös aussätzig lepros
relating to leprosy

lepton /ˈlɛptɒn/ n
Lepton
elementary particle

leptospirosis n
Leptospirose
disease

lesbian /ˈlɛzbi.ən/ adj
lesbisch
between two women; pertaining to women's homosexuality
of a woman: preferring women partners
Lesben-
intended for lesbians

lesbian /ˈlɛzbi.ən/ n
Lesbe Lesbierin Homosexuelle
homosexual woman

lesbianism n
Lesbianismus Lesbischsein
Female homosexuality

lesbophobia n
Lesbophobie
Fear, dislike, or hatred of lesbians.

lese majesty /liz ˈmædʒəsti/ n
Majestätsbeleidigung
crime of violating majesty

lesene /ˈlɛ.zən/ n
Lisene
architectural element

leshy n
Schrat Waldschrat
a woodland spirit in Slavic mythology

lesion /ˈliːʒən/ n
Läsion Verletzung
a wound or an injury
Läsion
an infected or otherwise injured or diseased organ or part
enorme Verletzung Übervorteilung
injury or loss arising from an uneven contractual exchange

less /lɛs/ adj
weniger als
weniger
not as much
smaller number of

less /lɛs/ adv
weniger
in lower degree
to smaller extent

less and less determiner
immer weniger
increasingly less

less is more /lɛs ɪz ˈmɔː/ proverb
weniger ist mehr
less is more

lessee n
Mieter Pächter
one to whom a lease is given

lesser /ˈlɛsə/ /ˈlɛsɚ/ adj
kleiner geringere weniger
the comparative of little

lesser black-backed gull n
Heringsmöwe
Larus fuscus

lesser celandine n
Scharbockskraut Feigwurz
a European perennial herb, Ranunculus ficaria

lesser flamingo n
Zwergflamingo
the smaller of the two old world species of flamingo

lesser kestrel n
Rötelfalke
Falco naumanni

lesser scaup n
Veilchenente
Aythya affinis

lesser spotted eagle n
Schreiadler
Clanga pomarina

lesser spotted woodpecker /ˈlɛsə(ɹ)ˈspɒtədˈwədpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
Kleinspecht
Dendrocopoes minor

lesser yellowlegs n
Kleiner Gelbschenkel
Tringa flavipes

lesson /ˈlɛsn̩/ n
Hausaufgabe Schularbeit
learning task assigned to a student
Lektion Stunde Lehrstunde Unterricht
section of learning or teaching
Lehre Lektion
something learned
something that serves as a warning or encouragement

lessor n
Vermieter
owner of property that is leased

lest /lɛst/ conjunction
fürchtend, dass in der Furcht, dass
for fear that
auf dass nicht bevor
that [...] not

let /lɛt/ n
Netzball
hindrance caused by the net during serve at tennis

let /lɛt/ v
lassen
to allow
vermieten
to put up for rent

let alone conjunction
geschweige denn
as well as
geschweige geschweige denn
to say nothing of

let be v
in Ruhe lassen
not disturb
sei
used to assign a value

let bygones be bygones v
Schwamm drüber
to disregard a past offense

let down v
herablassen herniederlassen herunterlassen hinunterlassen
to allow to descend
enttäuschen hängen lassen hängenlassen im Stich lassen
to disappoint

let go v
sich trennen von
dismiss from employment
nachlassen sich gehen lassen
euphemistic: to fail to maintain a standard of appearance, behavior, or performance
loslassen
to no longer hold on

let know v
bekannt geben
inform

let loose v
loslassen
release from restraint

let sleeping dogs lie v
schlafende Hunde weckt man nicht
leave things as they are

let the cat out of the bag v
die Katze aus dem Sack lassen
to disclose a secret, often inadvertently

let there be light phraseologicalUnit
es werde Licht
let there be light

let's /lɛts/ v
lassen
let us; forming first-person plural imperative

let's go phraseologicalUnit
gehen wir lasst uns gehen
hortative of go
beeilen Sie sich
hurry up

lethal /ˈliː.θəl/ adj
letal tödlich
deadly

lethargy /ˈlɛθədʒi/ /ˈlɛθɚdʒi/ n
Lethargie Schlafsucht Trägheit
pathological state of fatigue
Lethargie Interesselosigkeit Nonchalance Teilnahmslosigkeit Trägheit
state of extreme torpor or apathy

letter /ˈletə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛtɚ/ n
Buchstabe Letter
letter of the alphabet
Brief
written message

letter bomb n
Briefbombe
explosive device

letter carrier n
Briefträger Briefträgerin Briefzusteller Briefzustellerin Postbote Postbotin
post office employee

letter of credit n
Akkreditiv
trade finance document

letter opener n
Brieföffner
knifelike device

letter to the editor n
Leserbrief
letter to a periodical

letterbox n
Briefkasten Postkasten Postbriefkasten
collection point for mail
Briefkasten Hausbriefkasten
delivery point for mail

letterhead n
Briefkopf

lettering n
Beschriften Beschriftung
written text

lettuce /ˈlɛtɪs/ n
Salat Lattich Gartensalat
an edible plant, Lactuca
Salat Kopfsalat
the leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable or dish

leucine n
Leucin
essential amino acid; C₆H13NO₂

leucism n
Leuzismus
partial loss of pigmentation

leucoma n
Nebelfleck
opaque area or scar on the cornea of an eye

leukemia /luːˈkiːmi.ə/ n
Leukämie
cancer of blood forming tissue

leukocyte /ˈluːkə(ʊ)sʌɪt/ n
Leukozyt weißes Blutkörperchen
a white blood cell

leukotriene /ˌlu.koʊˈtɹaɪ.in/ n
Leukotrien
any of several physiologically active lipids

lev /lɛv/ n
Lew
currency of Bulgaria

levee /ˈlɛvi/ n
Deich
embankment to prevent inundation
Uferböschung
steep bank of a river

levee /ˈlɛvi/ v
eindeichen
to levee a river

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ adj
auf gleichem Niveau auf gleicher Höhe auf gleicher Stufe
at the same height as some reference
konstant
being unvaried
eben
same height at all places

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ n
Niveau Grad
degree or amount
Niveau
distance relative to a given reference elevation
Etage
floor of a building
Level Niveau
gaming: discrete segment of a game
Stufe
gaming: numeric value for a character's experience and power
Wasserwaage
tool

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ v
ebnen planieren
to adjust so as to make level
ebnen
to destroy by reducing to ground level; to raze
empor steigen
to progress to the next level

level crossing n
Bahnübergang BÜ
at-grade crossing

level playing field n
faire Wettbewerbsbedingungen

level-headed adj
ausgeglichen besonnen kühlen Kopf bewahrend umsichtig unaufgeregt vernünftig
possessing sound judgement

levelheadedness n
Ausgeglichenheit Besonnenheit Umsicht Unaufgeregtheit
property of being levelheaded

leveling seat n
Ausgleichsmandat
seats that ensure a representation proportional to votes at the national level

lever /ˈliː.və/ /ˈliː.vɚ/ /ˈlɛ.vɚ/ n
Hebel Winde
rigid piece
small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device

lever /ˈliː.və/ /ˈliː.vɚ/ /ˈlɛ.vɚ/ v
hebeln
to move with a lever

lever arm n
Hebelarm
distance between the point of application and axis

leverage /ˈlɛv(ə)ɹɪdʒ/ n
Hebel Hebelwirkung
ability to earn very high returns
Hebel Hebelkraft Hebelwirkung
force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot
Einfluss
influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage
Fremdfinanzierungsgrad Fremdkapitalaufnahme Hebelwirkung Verschuldungsgrad
use of borrowed funds

leverage /ˈlɛv(ə)ɹɪdʒ/ v
aushebeln hebeln voll zunutze machen wirksam einsetzen
use, exploit, take full advantage of

leveret n
Häschen Häslein
a young hare

leviathan /lə.ˈvaɪ.ə.θən/ n
Leviathan Meerungeheuer
Biblical sea monster

levitate /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/ v
schweben

levitation n
Levitation
raising of something without apparent physical cause
Schweben
technical suspension without mechanical support

levity /ˈlɛ.vɪ.ti/ n
Leichtfertigkeit
lighthearted or frivolous act

levy /ˈlɛ.vi/ n
Umlage
tax, property or people so levied

levy /ˈlɛ.vi/ v
einziehen in Beschlag nehmen
to confiscate property
einziehen
to draft into military service
erheben
to impose a fine
to impose a tax

lewd /ljuːd/ /lud/ adj
lüstern lasziv
lascivious

lewdness /ˈluːdnəs/ n
Anzüglichkeit
promiscuity

lexeme /ˈlɛksiːm/ n
Lexem
unit of vocabulary, the different forms of the same lemma

lexical /ˈlɛksɪkəl/ adj
lexikalisch
of a language's vocabulary

lexical item n
lexikalische Einheit
term that acts as a unit of meaning

lexicalize v
lexikalisieren
to convert to a single lexical unit

lexicographer /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ n
Lexikograph Lexikographin Lexikograf Lexikografin Verfasser eines Lexikons Verfasserin eines Lexikons
one who writes or compiles a dictionary

lexicographic adj
lexikografisch
like a dictionary, relating to lexicography

lexicography /ˌlɛksɪˈkɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfi/ n
Lexikographie Lexikografie
art or craft of compiling, writing, and editing dictionaries

lexicologist n
Lexikologe Lexikologin
an expert at lexicology

lexicology n
Lexikologie
linguistic discipline

lexicon /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɑn/ /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kən/ n
Lexikon
(rare) any dictionary
dictionary of lexemes
Lexikon Wortschatz
vocabulary of a language
Wortschatz Lexikon
vocabulary used by an individual

lez out v
lesbeln
chiefly of a heterosexual woman, to engage in lesbian activity

liability /laɪəˈbɪlɪti/ n
Schuld Schulden Verbindlichkeit
debt

liability insurance n
Haftpflichtversicherung
insurance against liability

liable /ˈlaɪ̯əbəl/ adj
neigend unterworfen
exposed to a certain contingency
fehlbar haftbar haftend haftpflichtig
responsible

liaison /li.ˈeɪ.zɑn/ /liˈeɪ.zɒ̃/ n
Liaison
a tryst, romantic meeting
an illicit sexual relationship or affair
Verbindung Zusammenarbeit
co-operation, working together
Bindung Liaison Mitbindung
linguistics: a sandhi

liana n
Liane
climbing woody vine

liar /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ n
Lügner Lügnerin
one who tells lies

libation n
Trankopfer Libation
act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice

libel /ˈlaɪbəl/ n
Verleumdung
act or crime
defamatory false written statement

libel /ˈlaɪbəl/ v
(schriftlich) verleumden
to defame someone

libellist n
Verleumder

libelous /ˈlaɪ.bəl.əs/ adj
verleumderisch
defamatory, libeling
meeting the legal standards for libel

liberal /ˈlɪbəɹəl/ /ˈlɪbɹəl/ adj
liberal
open to political or social reforms
freiheitlich
pertaining to the arts the study of which is considered worthy of a free man

liberal /ˈlɪbəɹəl/ /ˈlɪbɹəl/ n
Liberaler
one with liberal views, supporting individual liberty

liberalism n
Liberalismus
political movement
quality of being liberal

liberalization n
Liberalisierung
the process or act of making more liberal

liberate /ˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ v
befreien
to free

liberated adj
befreit
free from traditional ideas

liberation n
Befreiung
act of liberating or the state of being liberated

libero /ˈlɪbɛɹəʊ/ n
Libero
football player
volleyball player

libertarianism /lɪbəˈtɛːɹɪənɪz(ə)m/ n
Libertarismus
political philosophy

liberticide adj
freiheitsfeindlich
causing the destruction of liberty

liberty /ˈlɪbɚti/ n
Freiheit
condition of being free

libidinal adj
triebhaft
pertaining to the libido

libidinous /lɪˈbɪ.dɪ.nəs/ adj
lüstern obszön
having lustful desires

libido /lɪˈbiː.dəʊ/ n
Libido
drives or mental energies related or based on sexual instincts but not necessarily sexual in and of themselves.
Libido sexuelle Begierde
sexual urges or drives

librarian /laɪˈbɹɛɹ.i.ən/ n
Archivar Archivarin
a person who processes and organizes information
Bibliothekar Bibliothekarin
one who cares for the publications etc. in a library
Bibliothekarin Bibliothekar
the manager of a library

library /ˈlaɪbɹi/ /ˈlaɪbɹəɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɛɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɹɛɹi/ n
Archiv
collection of records
Bibliothek Programmbibliothek
deck or draw pile
collection of DNA material
Bibliothek Bücherei
institution which holds books etc.
collection of books
collection of subprograms

libretto /lɪˈbɹɛt.oʊ/ /lɪˈbɹɛt.əʊ/ n
Libretto
text of a dramatic musical work, such as an opera

licence to print money n
Gelddruckmaschine
means of generating large income

license /ˈlaɪsəns/ n
Lizenz Erlaubnis Genehmigung Schein
legal document giving official permission to do something
Lizenz
legal terms of product usage

license /ˈlaɪsəns/ v
lizenzieren
act of giving a formal authorization
authorize officially

license plate n
Kfz-Kennzeichen Nummernschild
an identifying plate attached to a vehicle

licensed /ˈlaɪsn̩st/ adj
lizenziert
authorized by license
having been issued with a license

licensee /ˌlaɪsənˈsiː/ n
Lizenzinhaber Lizenznehmer
person to whom a license is granted

licentious /laɪ.ˈsɛn.ʃəs/ adj
ausschweifend
lasterhaft regellos ungehörig unorthodox willkürlich
disregard for accepted rules
ausschweifend hemmungslos liederlich zügellos
lacking restraint, particularly in sexual conduct

lich /lɪtʃ/ n
Lich
undead being

lichen /ˈlaɪ.kn̩/ /ˈlɪtʃ.n̩/ n
Flechte
symbiotic association of algae and fungi

lichenology n
Flechtenkunde Lichenologie
scientific study of lichens

lichenometry n
Lichenometrie
geochronologic dating method that uses lichen growth

lick /lɪk/ n
Lecken
the act of licking

lick /lɪk/ v
besiegen schlagen
colloquial: to defeat decisively
lecken
to stroke with the tongue
vulgar slang: to perform cunnilingus

lick clean v
auslecken
empty by eating contents

licker /ˈlɪkɚ/ n
Lecker Leckerin
someone or something that licks

licking /ˈlɪkɪŋ/ n
Licken
an act of licking

lickspittle /ˈlɪkspɪtl/ n
Speichellecker
fawning toady

licorice /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪʃ/ n
Lakritze
confection
Lakritze Süßholz
plant

lictor /ˈlɪktə/ n
Liktor
officer in ancient Rome

lid /lɪd/ n
Deckel
top or cover

lido /ˈlaɪ.dəʊ/ n
Badi Freibad
outdoor swimming pool

lidocaine n
Lidocain
local anesthetic

lie /laɪ̯/ n
Kindslage
position of fetus
Lüge
intentionally false statement

lie /laɪ̯/ v
liegen
be in horizontal position
be situated
lügen täuschen
tell an intentional untruth

lie detector n
Lügendetektor
polygraph (informal)

lie down v
sich legen
assume a reclining position

lie through one's teeth v
lügen wie gedruckt
To tell a gross or egregious untruth

liege /liːdʒ/ n
Lehnsherr
A free and independent person; a lord paramount; a sovereign
Gefolgsmann Vasall
The subject of a sovereign or lord; a liegeman

lien /liːn/ /ˈlaɪən/ /ˈliːn/ n
Retentionsrecht Zurückbehaltungsrecht
right to take and hold debtor’s property

lieutenant /l(j)uˈtɛnənt/ /lɛfˈtɛnənt/ /ˈlɛftɛnənt/ adj
Leutnant
military grade

lieutenant /l(j)uˈtɛnənt/ /lɛfˈtɛnənt/ /ˈlɛftɛnənt/ n
Leutnant Leutnantin
lowest commissioned officer rank
Gehilfe Stellvertreter
person who executes the plans and directives of another

lieutenant colonel n
Oberstleutnant
military rank

lieutenant governor n
Vizegouverneur
second-in-command of a governor

life /laɪf/ n
Lebensdauer
duration
lebenslänglich
life sentence
Leben
the state of being alive
the essence of the manifestation and the foundation of the being
a worthwhile existence
the subjective and inner manifestation of the individual
the world in general, existence
something inherently part of a person's existence

life and limb n
Leib und Leben
existence together with bodily faculties

life belt n
Rettungsring
buoyant ring

life cycle n
Lebenszyklus
course of stages through which an organism passes
useful life of a product or system; developmental history of an individual or group

life expectancy n
Lebenserwartung
the amount of time one is expected to live

life insurance n
Lebensversicherung
form of insurance

life interest n
Leibrente
lifetime right

life is not all beer and skittles proverb
das Leben ist kein Ponyhof das Leben ist nicht nur eitel Sonnenschein
proverb

life jacket n
Rettungsweste Schwimmweste
An article of protective clothing

life of Riley /ˈlaɪf əv ˈɹaɪ.li/ n
leben wie Gott in Frankreich
ideal life of care-free prosperity

life partner n
Lebensgefährte Lebensgefährtin Lebenspartner Lebenspartnerin
romantic partner for life

life preserver n
Rettungsring Rettungsreifen Rettungsweste
buoyant ring or vest

life science n
Biowissenschaft Lebenswissenschaft Umweltwissenschaft
science dealing with living organisms

life sentence n
lebenslange Haftstrafe lebenslänglich
sentence of imprisonment for the rest of the defendant's life

life stance n
Lebensanschauung
relation to what one views as important

life's a bitch and then you die proverb
das Leben ist eine Hure und dann stirbt man
expect the worst

life-saving adj
[[Rettung|Rettungs-]] lebensrettend
preventing death

life-threatening adj
lebensbedrohlich
used to describe something that endangers life

lifeblood n
Herzblut
blood needed for life
Lebensader
figurative: that which is required for existence

lifeboat /ˈlaɪfˌboʊt/ /ˈlaɪfˌbəʊt/ n
Rettungsboot
a boat to save shipwrecked people

lifeguard n
Bademeister Rettungsschwimmer Bademeisterin Rettungsschwimmerin Strandwächter Strandwächterin
attendant
Lebensretter
lifesaver

lifeless adj
leblos
dead

lifelike adj
lebensecht
Like a living being, resembling life

lifeline /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪn/ n
Rettungsleine
line to which a drowning or falling victim may cling
Lebensader
means or route for transporting indispensable supplies

lifelong adj
lebenslang
extending for the entire duration of life

lifer n
Berufssoldat Berufssoldatin
person who makes a career in the military
Lebenslängliche Lebenslänglicher
prisoner sentenced to life in prison

lifesaver n
Rettungsanker Segen große Hilfe rettender Anker
that is useful
Lebensretter
that saves lives

lifespan n
Lebensdauer Lebenserwartung
length of time for which an organism lives

lifestyle /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/ n
Lebensstil Lebenswandel Lebensweise
style of living

lifetime /ˈlaɪftaɪm/ n
Lebenszeit Leben Lebensdauer
duration of the life of someone or something
Ewigkeit
informal, hyperbolic: a long period of time

lifework n
Lebenswerk
main occupation of one's life

lift /lɪft/ n
Aufzug Fahrstuhl Lift
mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people
Beförderungsfahrt Mitfahrgelegenheit
the act of transporting someone in a vehicle
Auftrieb
upward force

lift /lɪft/ v
heben anheben
to raise or rise
klauen stehlen
to steal

lift a finger v
Finger krumm machen
to make minimal effort

lifting gas n
Traggas

ligament /ˈlɪɡəmənt/ n
Band Ligament
band of strong tissue that holds the bones of an animal in position

ligand /ˈlɪɡənd/ n
Ligand
something that binds to another chemical entity

ligand field theory n
Ligandenfeldtheorie

ligase /ˈlaɪɡeɪz/ /ˈlɪɡeɪz/ n
Ligase
enzyme

ligature /ˈlɪɡətʃɚ/ n
Ligatur
typography: character that combines multiple letters
music: group of notes played as a musical phrase

liger /ˈlaɪɡɚ/ n
Liger
animal born to a male lion and a tigress

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] adj
hell erleuchtet
having light
hell Licht
pale in colour
leicht
of low weight
low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.
lightly-built
having little force or momentum
of little significance

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] n
Licht
electromagnetic waves
point of view
Flamme
flame or something used to create fire
Licht Lichtquelle
source of illumination
Licht Erleuchtung
spiritual illumination

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] v
beleuchten anstrahlen
to illuminate
anzünden
to set fire to
anzünden anstecken anmachen
to start (a fire)

light bulb /ˈlaɪtˌbʌlb/ n
Glühbirne Glühlampe
evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament that produces light

light bulb joke n
Glühbirnenwitz
type of joke

light cavalry n
leichte Kavallerie
military unit

light cone n
Lichtkegel

light echo n
Lichtecho
phenomenon observed in astronomy

light industry n
Leichtindustrie
industry that does not require high capitalization or heavy machinery

light pen n
Lichtgriffel
a computer input device

light pollution n
Lichtverschmutzung
excess artificial light

light sail n
Lichtsegel
solar sail

light source /ˈlaɪt.sɔɹs/ /ˈlaɪt.sɔːs/ [ˈlʌɪt.sɔɹs] n
Lichtquelle
source of illumination

light switch n
Lichtschalter
switch used to turn the light on or off

light wave n
Lichtwelle
wave of light

light year /ˈlaɪt.jɜː/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪə/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪɹ/ n
Lichtjahr
astronomical distance

light-emitting diode n
Leuchtdiode
rectifying semiconductor device

light-hour n
Lichtstunde
unit of distance

light-minded adj
leichtfertig
not given to heavy thoughts or thinking

light-tight adj
lichtdicht
light-tight

lighten /ˈlaɪ.tən/ v
erleichtern
to alleviate

lighter /ˈlaɪtə/ /ˈlaɪtɚ/ n
Feuerzeug Zigarettenanzünder Zigarettenfeuerzeug
fire making device
Leichter
a barge

lightfast /ˈlaɪtfæst/ adj
lichtecht
resistant to fading

lightheadedness n
Benommenheit
the property of feeling lighheaded

lighthearted adj
unbeschwert
enjoyable lack of seriousness
fröhlich unbeschwert
joyful

lighthouse /ˈlaɪthaʊs/ n
Leuchtturm
building containing a light to warn or guide ships

lighthouse keeper n
Leuchtfeuerwärter Leuchtturmwärter
person who lives in a lighthouse and tends the light

lighting /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/ n
Beleuchtung
equipment, illumination

lightland n
Lichtland
place of sunrise or sunset

lightlike adj
lichtartig
having a space component equal to its time component multiplied by the speed of light

lightly /ˈlaɪtli/ adv
leicht
in a light manner

lightning /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/ n
Entladung Blitz
discharge
Blitz
flash of light

lightning fast adj
blitzschnell blitzartig blitzgeschwind
fast as lightning

lightning rod n
Blitzableiter
metallic conductor that protects from lightning

lights, camera, action phraseologicalUnit
Licht! Kamera! Action! Licht, Kamera, Action!
traditional cue at a beginning of a take

lightsaber /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bɚ/ n
Lichtschwert Laserschwert
a fictional type of sword

lightship n
Feuerschiff
lightship

lightspeed n
Lichtgeschwindigkeit
the speed of light

lightweight /laɪtˈweɪt/ /ˈlaɪt.weɪt/ adj
abgespeckt
having a small footprint or performance impact
leichtgewichtig
having less than average weight
dünnbrettbohrerisch
lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity
leistungsarm schwach
lacking in strength

lightweight /laɪtˈweɪt/ /ˈlaɪt.weɪt/ n
Leichtgewicht Leichtgewichtler
boxer
Dünnbrettbohrer
one of little consequence or ability

lignify /ˈlɪɡnɪfaɪ/ v
verholzen
to become wood

lignin n
Lignin
aromatic polymer

lignite /lɪɡnaɪ̯t/ n
Braunkohle
coal

likable /ˈlaɪkəbl̩/ adj
liebenswert
having qualities tending to result in being liked; friendly, personable

like /laɪk/ adj
gleich
similar

like /laɪk/ adv
wie
such as

like /laɪk/ n
Like
Internet interaction
Vorliebe
something that a person likes
deinesgleichen euresgleichen ihresgleichen meinesgleichen seinesgleichen unseresgleichen
something similar to a given person or object

like /laɪk/ particle
so
colloquial: mild intensifier

like /laɪk/ preposition
wie nach
similar to

like /laɪk/ v
mögen gern haben gefallen
enjoy
mögen gefallen gern haben
find attractive
liken mögen
to show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote

like a bull in a china shop adj
wie ein Elefant im Porzellanladen
clumsy, aggressive

like clockwork
wie geölt
with perfect regularity and precision

like father, like son proverb
wie der Vater, so der Sohn
a son will have traits similar to his father

like the clappers
in einem Affentempo sehr schnell wie die Feuerwehr
very hard or rapidly

like two peas in a pod
wie ein Ei dem anderen gleichen
very similar

like-minded adj
gleich gesinnt gleichgesinnt
of similar opinion

likelihood /ˈlaɪklihʊd/ n
Wahrscheinlichkeit
probability

likely /ˈlaɪkli/ adj
glaubhaft wahrscheinlich plausibel
plausible; within the realm of credibility
wahrscheinlich
probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring

liken /ˈlaɪkən/ v
vergleichen
compare

likeness /ˈlaɪknəs/ n
Gestalt
appearance or form; guise
Abbild
that which closely resembles; a portrait

likewise /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/ adv
ebenso gleichfalls ebenfalls ähnlich
in like manner
ebenso gleichfalls auch so ebenfalls
the same to you

liking /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/ n
Geschmack Sympathie Vorliebe Zuneigung
like

lilac /ˈlaɪlək/ adj
lila violett fliederblau fliederfarben fliederfarbig lilafarben
colour

lilac /ˈlaɪlək/ n
Lila Violett
colour
Flieder Fliederblüte Zartlila
flower
Flieder Fliederbaum Fliederbusch Fliederstrauch
shrub

lilliputian /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuʃən/ adj
liliputanisch
very small

lilliputian /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuʃən/ n
Liliputaner Liliputanerin
small person or being

lily /ˈlɪli/ n
Lilie
flower in the genus Lilium

lily of the valley n
Maiglöckchen
Convallaria majalis

lima bean /ˈlaɪmə ˌbiːn/ n
Limabohne
butter bean

limaçon n
Limaçon Pascal'sche Schnecke pascalsche Limaçon pascalsche Schnecke
plane curve

limb /lɪm/ n
Glied
Ast
branch of a tree
Glied Gliedmaße Extremitäten
major appendage of human or animal

limb /lɪm/ v
zergliedern
to remove limbs

limber n
Protze
two-wheeled vehicle

limber v
aufprotzen
prepare an artillery piece for transportation

limber up v
aufwärmen
to stretch one's muscles to make them more limber

limbo /ˈlɪmboʊ/ /ˈlɪmbəʊ/ n
Limbo
in-between state
Limbus Vorhölle
place for innocent souls

lime /laɪm/ adj
Limetten-
containing lime or lime juice

lime /laɪm/ n
Kalk
inorganic material containing calcium
Limette Limone
green citrus fruit
citrus tree

lime /laɪm/ v
kalken
to treat with lime

lime green adj
lindgrün
having a bright, light-green colour

lime juice n
Limettensaft
the liquid extract of lime fruit

limelight /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/ n
Rampenlicht
attention or notice
Kalklicht Rampenlicht
type of stage lighting

limerence /ˈlɪməɹəns/ n
Limerenz Verliebtheit
state of mind

limerick /ˈlɪməɹɪk/ n
Limerick
rhyming verse of five lines

limestone adj
Kalk-
made of or with limestone

limestone n
Kalkstein Kalk Calciumcarbonat
abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments

liminal /ˈlɪmən(ə)l/ adj
Schwelle
pertaining to an entrance or threshold

limit /ˈlɪmɪt/ n
Grenze Begrenzer
boundary
Grenzwert Limes
mathematics: abstraction of this concept of limit
Grenzwert Grenze
mathematics: value to which a sequence converges

limit /ˈlɪmɪt/ v
beschränken begrenzen befristen
restrict

limit point n
Häufungspunkt
a point

limitation /lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ n
Begrenzung

limited /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ adj
beschränkt begrenzt
with certain limits placed upon it

limited liability company n
Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung GmbH
type of company

limited partnership n
Kommanditgesellschaft
type of partnership

limitless adj
unbegrenzt grenzenlos
without limits; boundless

limnologist n
Limnologe Limnologin
specialist in limnology

limnology n
Limnologie Gewässerökologie Seenkunde
science of lakes

limonite n
Limonit
mineral consisting of hydrous iron oxides

limousine /ˌlɪməˈziːn/ n
Limousine Stretchlimousine
luxury sedan/saloon car

limp /lɪmp/ n
Hinken Gehbehinderung
gait

limp /lɪmp/ v
hinken humpeln lahmen
to walk lamely

limpet /ˈlɪm.pɪt/ n
Napfschnecke
a small mollusc
Anhang Anhängsel
someone dependant

limpid /ˈlɪmpɪd/ adj
klar durchsichtig
clear

limpkin n
Rallenkranich
large bird

limy /ˈlʌɪ.mi/ adj
kalkig
containing or resembling lime

linchpin /ˈlɪnt͡ʃˌpɪn/ n
Achsnagel Lünse
securing pin

linden /ˈlɪn.dən/ n
Linde Lindenbaum
tree
Linde
wood from such tree

lindgrenite n
Lindgrenit
mineral containing copper, hydrogen, molybdenum and oxygen

lindworm n
Lindwurm
a wingless bipedal dragon

lindwyrm n
Lindwurm
a wingless bipedal dragon

line /laɪn/ n
Pfad Weg
Line
amount of powdery drug
Breitenkreis Längenkreis
geography: circle of latitude or of longitude, as represented on a map
Strecke Linie
geometry: continuous finite segment of such a figure
Gerade Linie
geometry: infinite one-dimensional figure
Kante Linie
graph theory: edge of a graph
Zeile ein paar Zeilen
letter, written form of communication
Linie Taktstrich
music: one of the straight horizontal and parallel prolonged strokes on and between which the notes are placed
Linie Parteilinie
official, stated position of an individual or political faction
Linie Strich
path through two or more points, threadlike mark
Linie
products or services sold by a business, or the business itself
measure of length, one twelfth of an inch
series or succession of ancestors or descendants of a given person
Leine
rope, cord, or string
Zeile
single horizontal row of text on a screen, printed paper, etc.
poetic: verse
sentence of dialogue, especially in a script or screenplay
Schlange Reihe
straight sequence of people, queue
Leitung Linie
telephone or network connection
Falte Linie
threadlike crease marking the face or the hand; hence, characteristic mark

line /laɪn/ v
aufreihen auslegen
aufreihen eingliedern
to form or enter into a line

line code n
Leitungscode
code

line feed n
Zeilenvorschub
computing: the character which advances the paper by one line or moves cursor to the next line

line number n
Zeilennummer
number of a line in a text file

line of credit n
Kreditlinie
financial agreement

line of sight n
Blickrichtung
A straight line along which an observer has a clear view

line segment n
Segment
part of a line

line spectrum n
Linienspektrum

lineage /ˈlɪn.i.ɪdʒ/ n
Abstammung Geschlecht
descent

linear /ˈlɪn.i.ə/ /ˈlɪn.i.ɚ/ adj
linear
having the form of a line
in mathematics, of first-degree polynomial
physics: involving only one dimension

linear algebra n
lineare Algebra
branch of mathematics

linear motor n
Linearmotor

lined /laɪnd/ adj
liniert
of paper

lined antshrike n
Dunkelmantel-Ameisenwürger
A passerine bird of the antbird family

linen /ˈlɪnɪn/ n
Leinen
thread or cloth made from flax fiber

linesman n
Linienrichter

linger /ˈlɪŋɡə/ /ˈlɪŋɡɚ/ v
sich aufhalten zögern überdenken
to consider or contemplate
aushalten ausharren durchhalten fortbestehen herauszögern hinauszögern
to remain alive or existent
trödeln Zeit brauchen ausharren bleiben herumlungern herumtrödeln
to stay or remain in a place or situation

lingerie /ˈlæn.ʒə.ɹi/ /ˌlɑn.(d)ʒəˈɹeɪ/ n
Damenunterwäsche Dessous Lingerie
women's underwear or nightclothes

lingo /ˈliŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈlɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ n
Jargon
language peculiar to a particular group or region

lingonberry n
Preiselbeere
berry
shrub

lingua franca /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə fɹæŋ.kə/ n
Lingua Franca Verkehrssprache
common language

lingual /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/ adj
Zunge lingual
related to the tongue

lingual /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/ n
Zungenlaut
sound articulated with the tongue

linguicide n
Linguizid Linguozid Sprachenmord Sprachmord
the death of a language

linguine /lɪŋˈɡwini/ /lɪŋˈɡwiːnɪ/ n
Linguine Linguini
ribbons of pasta narrower than tagliatelle

linguist /ˈliŋɡwɪst/ n
Linguist Sprachwissenschaftler Sprachwissenschaftlerin Linguistin Sprachforscher Sprachforscherin
one who studies linguistics

linguistic /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
linguistisch sprachlich
of or relating to language
linguistisch sprachwissenschaftlich
of or relating to linguistics

linguistics /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
Linguistik Sprachwissenschaft
scientific study of language

liniment /ˈlɪnəmənt/ n
Liniment
topical medical preparation

lining /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/ n
Füttern
act of attaching an inside covering
Futter
covering for the inside of something
Futterstoff
material used for inside covering

link /lɪŋk/ n
Verknüpfung
computing: connection between buses or systems
Link Hyperlink
computing: short for hyperlink
Verbindung Link
connection
Glied Verknüpfung
element of a chain

link /lɪŋk/ v
verbinden verknüpfen
connect things
linken verlinken
to contain a hyperlink to another page

linker /ˈlɪŋkə/ /ˈlɪŋkɚ/ n
Linker
short oligonucleotide

linnet /ˈlɪnɪt/ n
Hänfling Bluthänfling
Carduelis cannabina, a finch of Europe, western Asia and northern Africa

linocut /ˈlaɪnoʊˌkət/ /ˈlʌɪnəʊkʌt/ n
Linolschnitt
woodcut in which a block of linoleum is used

linoleic acid n
Linolsäure
fatty acid

linoleum /lɪˈnoʊli.əm/ /lɪˈnəʊli.əm/ n
Linoleum
inexpensive waterproof covering

linseed /ˈlɪnsiːd/ n
Leinsamen
seed of the flax plant

linseed oil n
Leinsamenöl
oil extracted from flax seeds

lint /lɪnt/ n
Scharpie Verbandmull
a fine material made by scraping cotton or linen cloth
Flaum
fibrous coat of thick hairs covering the seeds of the cotton plant
Fussel Fluse
fuzzy fluff

lintel /ˈlɪn.təl/ n
Sturz
horizontal structural beam

liocranid sac spider n
Feldspinne
spider

lion /ˈlaɪən/ n
Löwe Leu Löwchen Löwlein
big cat Panthera leo
Löwe
heraldic charge

lion cub n
Löwenjunges Löwenbaby Löwenwelpe Löwenwelpin
young lion

lion dance n
Löwentanz
Chinese dance

lion tamarin n
Löwenäffchen
any of four species of small New World monkeys that constitute the Leontopithecus genus

lion's den n
Höhle des Löwen
a dangerous or frightening place

lion's leaf n
Löwenblatt
Leontice leontopetalum

lion's share /ˈlaɪəns ʃɛə/ /ˈɫaɪɪnz ʃɛ(ə)ɹ/ n
Löwenanteil
the majority; a large or generous portion

lioness n
Löwin
female lion

lionfish n
Feuerfisch
venomous fish

lionhead cichlid n
Buckelkopfbuntbarsch
cichlid

lionhead rabbit n
Löwenkopf Löwenkopfkaninchen
breed of domestic rabbits

lip /lɪp/ n
Lippe Rand Unverschämtheit
Lippe Lefze
fleshy protrusion framing the mouth

lip balm n
Labello Lippenbalsam Lippencreme Lippenpflegestift
substance topically applied to the lips of the mouth

lip gloss n
Lipgloss
a cosmetic product

lip service n
Lippenbekenntnis
Empty talk; words absent of action or intention

lip sync n
Lippensynchronisation
synchronization of music with lips

lip-sync v
lippensynchron singen
to move lips in synchronization with sounds

lip-syncing n
Lippensynchronisation
act of lip-sync

lipase n
Lipase
group of enzymes

lipid /ˈlɪpɪd/ n
Lipid
organic compound

liplessness n
Acheilia Acheilie
medical condition

lipogram n
Leipogramm
word or writing that does not use a particular symbol or symbols

lipometabolism n
Fettstoffwechsel

lipophilic adj
lipophil
having the quality of dissolving in lipids

lipophobic adj
lipophob
chemistry: no affinity for fats or organic solvents

lipophobicity n
Lipophobie
being lipophobic

liposuction /ˈlai.po.ˌsʌk.ʃn̩/ n
Fettabsaugung Liposuktion
cosmetic surgery procedure in which bodily fat is removed by suction

lipreading n
Lippenlesen
the act of reading lips

lipstick /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/ n
Lippenstift
make-up for the lips
stick of this make-up

liquefaction n
Verflüssigung
Process of being made liquid

liquefied natural gas n
Flüssigerdgas
natural gas converted to liquid

liquefied petroleum gas n
Flüssiggas
LPG

liquefy v
verflüssigen
make into a liquid

liqueur /lɪˈkjʊə/ /lɪˈkɝ/ n
Likör
a flavored alcoholic beverage

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ adj
disponibel
(of an asset) easily sold or disposed of
flüssig
fluid; not solid and not gaseous
(of a market) having sufficient trading activity to make buying or selling easy

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ n
Fließlaut Liquid Liquida
sound
Flüssigkeit
substance that is liquid

liquid crystal n
Flüssigkristall
phase of matter

liquid nitrogen n
Flüssigstickstoff
nitrogen in the liquid state

liquid rocket n
Flüssigkeitsrakete
rocket
Flüssigkeitsraketenantrieb Flüssigkeitsraketentriebwerk
rocket engine

liquidate /ˈlɪkwədeɪt/ v
liquidieren
to convert assets into cash
to kill someone
to settle a debt
to settle the affairs

liquidation /ˌlɪkwəˈdeɪʃən/ n
Liquidation Abwicklung
selling a business’s assets

liquidator n
Liquidator Liquidatorin
one who liquidates

liquidity /lɪkˈwɪdəti/ n
Liquidität
property of being able to be easily converted into cash
Flüssigsein
state of being liquid

liquor /ˈlɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪk.ɚ/ n
Spirituose
strong alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation

liquor store n
Schnapsladen Spirituosengeschäft
liquor store, bottle shop

lira /ˈlɪəɹə/ n
Lira
currency of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, former currency of Italy, etc.

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ n
Lispelei
The habit or an act of lisping.

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ v
lispeln zuzeln
to pronounce the sibilant letter ‘s’ imperfectly

lissencephaly n
Lissenzephalie
disorder characterized by the lack of folds and grooves of the brain

list /lɪst/ n
Liste
enumeration or compilation of items
computing: codified representation of a list
Krängung Schlagseite
nautical: tilting or careening to one side

list /lɪst/ v
aufzählen
to create or recite a list
krängen
to tilt to one side

listen /ˈlɪs.ən/ v
hören zuhören
to accept advice or obey instruction
lauschen zuhören
to expect or wait for a sound
hören lauschen
to hear (something)
zuhören hören lauschen
to pay attention to a sound

listen in v
zuhören
to listen secretly

listener /ˈlɪs(ə)nə/ n
Beobachter
(computing) a function that runs in response to an event
Zuhörer Zuhörerin
someone who listens

listening /ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/ n
Zuhören
act of listening

listening post n
Horchposten
facility established to monitor radio and microwave signals

listening station n
Horchposten
facility established to monitor radio and microwave signals

listless /ˈlɪstləs/ adj
antriebslos lasch lustlos
Lacking enthusiasm

listlessness n
Lustlosigkeit
state of being listless

lit /ˈlɪt/ adj
angezündet beleuchtet
Lighted

litany /ˈlɪtəni/ n
Litanei Wechselgesang
Litanei
ritual liturgical prayer

litas n
Litas
currency of Lithuania

literacy /ˈlɪtəɹəsi/ n
Lese- und Schreibfähigkeit
ability to read and write
Bildung Kenntnisse
understanding of something

literal /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/ adj
wörtlich buchstäblich
exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation
buchstäblich wörtlich
following the letter or exact words, not taking liberties

literally /ˈlɪtəɹəli/ adv
buchstäblich wörtlich
not metaphorically

literary /ˈlɪtəɹəɹi/ /ˈlɪtəɹɛ(ə)ɹi/ adj
literarisch
relating to literature
relating to writers, or the profession of literature

literary language n
Literatursprache
register of a language used in literary writing
supraregional idiom

literary science n
Literaturwissenschaft
all kinds of scientific study pertinent to literature

literate /ˈlɪtəɹət/ adj
alphabetisiert des Lesens und Schreibens mächtig lese- und schreibkundig literal schreibkundig schriftkundig
able to read, having literacy
belesen gebildet
knowledgeable in literature and writing

literati /ˌlɪt.əˈɹɑː.tiː/ /ˌlɪtəˈɹɑti/ n
Literat Literatin
well-educated, literary people

literature /ˈlɪ.tə.tʃɚ/ /ˈlɪ.tə.ɹɪ.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪ.tɚ.ɪ.tʃɚ/ n
Literatur
body of all written works
all the papers, treatises etc. published in academic journals on a particular subject
the collected creative writing of a nation, people, group or culture

lithiasis n
Lithiasis
formation of stone-like deposits

lithium /ˈlɪθi.əm/ n
Lithium
chemical element

lithium aluminium hydride n
Lithiumaluminiumhydrid
chemical compound, LiH

lithium amide n
Lithiumamid

lithium borohydride n
Lithiumborhydrid

lithium hexafluorophosphate n
Lithiumhexafluorophosphat

lithium hydride n
Lithiumhydrid
chemical compound, LiH

lithium metaborate n
Lithiummetaborat

lithium peroxide n
Lithiumperoxid

lithograph n
Lithographie Steindruck Lithografie
image produced by lithography

lithograph v
lithografieren
to copy of an image through lithography

lithographic adj
lithographisch
related to lithography

lithography n
Lithographie Lithografie
printing method

lithosphere n
Lithosphäre Gesteinsmantel
The outer layer of the Earth

litigate /litiɡeɪt/ v
prozessieren
to go to law

litigation /ˌlɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
Rechtsstreit
conduct of a lawsuit

litigious /lɪˈtɪd͡ʒəs/ adj
streitbar streitsüchtig
argumentative or combative
prozessfreudig
inclined to engage in lawsuits
gerichtsstreitlich
of or relating to litigation

litmus /ˈlɪtməs/ n
Lackmus
dyestuff from lichen

litmus paper n
Lackmuspapier

litmus test n
Lackmustest Nagelprobe Prüfstein
both senses

litotes /laɪˈtəʊ.tiːz/ n
Litotes
rhetoric: stating a point by denying its opposite

litre /ˈli.tɚ/ /ˈliː.tə/ n
Liter
unit of fluid measure

litter /ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪtɚ/ n
Wurf
animals born in one birth
Streu Stroh
bedding for animals
Abfall Abfälle Müll Unrat
discarded items
Bodenstreu Streu
layer of dead leaves and other organic matter
Streu Einstreu
material for litter tray
Sänfte Bahre Trage
platform designed to carry a person or a load

litter /ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪtɚ/ v
Abfall wegwerfen vermüllen wegwerfen
drop or throw trash without properly disposing of it
abferkeln ferkeln werfen
give birth

litter box n
Katzenklo
box to provide a soiling area for cats

litterfall n
Streufallmasse
mass of fallen plant material per unit area
Streufall
plant material that falls to the ground

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ adj
klein jung
(of a sibling) younger
wenig
small in number, few
klein wenig lütt lützel
small in size
klein
very young

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ adv
wenig kaum
not much

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ determiner
wenig
small amount

little auk n
Krabbentaucher
Alle alle

little bittern n
Zwergdommel
bittern of the species Ixobrychus minutus

little black dress n
kleines Schwarzes
woman's short black dress

little boy n
Knäblein Knäbchen
a diminutive male child

little by little adv
nach und nach Stück für Stück
a small amount at a time

little egret n
Seidenreiher
bird

little finger n
kleiner Finger
outermost and smallest finger of the hand

little girl n
Mädchen
a female child

little grebe n
Zwergtaucher
bird

little green man /ˌlɘtɘl ˈɡɹin ˌmɛn/ /ˌlɪtəl ˈɡɹin ˌman/ /ˌlɪtəl ˈɡɹin ˌmæn/ n
grünes Männchen kleines grünes Männchen
humorous: space alien, Martian
grünes Männchen
soldier lacking identification

little gull n
Zwergmöwe
gull

little owl /ˈlɪtəl ˌaʊl/ n
Steinkauz Steineule
species of owl

little penguin n
Zwergpinguin
Eudyptula minor

little stint n
Zwergstrandläufer
Calidris minuta

little strokes fell great oaks proverb
Kleinvieh macht auch Mist
proverb

little toe n
kleine Zehe
smallest toe of the foot

littoralization n
Litoralisierung

liturgical /lɪˈtɝdʒɪkəl/ adj
liturgisch
Pertaining to liturgy

liturgics n
Liturgiewissenschaft Liturgik
academic discipline dedicated to the study of liturgy

liturgist n
Liturgiewissenschafter Liturgiewissenschafterin Liturgiewissenschaftler Liturgiewissenschaftlerin Liturgiker Liturgikerin
person knowledgable about liturgy

liturgy /ˈlɪtəd͡ʒi/ /ˈlɪtɚd͡ʒi/ n
Liturgie
a predetermined or prescribed set of rituals

livable adj
bewohnbar erträglich lebenswert
suitable for living in

live /lɪv/ adj
Live-
(broadcasting) seen or heard from a broadcast, as it happens
scharf
capable of causing harm
lebend
having life

live /lɪv/ adv
direkt live
as it happens

live /laɪv/ /lɪv/ v
leben
be alive
wohnen leben
have permanent residence
überleben
survive, persevere, continue

live and let live v
leben und leben lassen
be tolerant

live by the sword, die by the sword proverb
wer das Schwert ergreift, der soll durchs Schwert umkommen
one who uses violence can expect a violent response

live on v
von etwas leben
survive by consuming certain thing
weiterleben
to endure

live paycheck to paycheck /lɪv ˈpeɪtʃɛk tə ˈpeɪtʃɛk/ v
gerade so über den Monat kommen
sich von Monat zu Monat durchschlagen von der Hand in den Mund leben
to spend all that one earns without saving anything

live stream n
Livestream
Internet broadcast

live under a rock v
hinterm Mond leben
to be isolated from knowledge of current events

live up v
gerecht werden halten
to fulfil the expectations placed upon

live weight n
Lebendgewicht
weight of a living animal

livelihood /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/ /ˈlaɪvlɪhʊd/ n
Lebensunterhalt Auskommen Lebensgrundlage
means of supporting oneself

lively /ˈlaɪvli/ adj
munter lebhaft lebendig rege
full of life

liver /ˈlɪvə(ɹ)/ n
Leber
organ of the body
organ as food

liver sausage n
Leberwurst
spreadable sausage

liver spot n
Altersfleck
blemish

livermorium /ˌlɪvəɹˈmɔːɹiəm/ n
Livermorium
chemical element with atomic number 116

liverwort /ˈlɪv.ə.wɜːt/ /ˈlɪv.ɚ.wɝːt/ n
Lebermoos
bryophyte with a leafy stem

liverwurst n
Leberwurst
liver sausage

livery /ˈlɪv.ə.ɹi/ /ˈlɪv.ɹɪ/ n
Livree
distinctive uniform worn by a group
Anstrich
paint scheme

livestock /ˈlaɪvˌstɑk/ /ˈlʌɪvstɒk/ n
Vieh Nutztiere
farm animals

livid /ˈlɪvɪd/ adj
blau
having a dark, bluish appearance
wütend blass vor Wut
very angry, furious

living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ adj
lebend
having life
lebend existent
in use or existing
Lebens-
of everyday life
lebensecht
true to life

living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ n
Lebensunterhalt
financial means; a means of maintaining life
Lebende Lebender
state of being alive
Leben Lebensumstände
style of life

living fossil /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈfɑːsəl/ /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈfɒsəl/ n
lebendes Fossil Dauerform
species believed extinct but later found living

living hell n
die Hölle durchleben
continuing state of extreme pain, punishment or torment

living room n
Wohnzimmer Salon
room in a private house

living street n
Begegnungszone Spielstraße Verkehrsberuhigter Bereich Wohnstraße
type of street

living will n
Lebenstestament
document giving durable power of attorney to a surrogate decision-maker for healthcare purposes

livor mortis n
Leichenfleck Totenfleck
settling of the blood in the lower portion of the body

lizard /ˈlɪz.əd/ /ˈlɪz.ɚd/ n
Eidechse Echse
reptile

lizardfish n
Eidechsenfisch
member of the family Synodontidae
the taxonomic family Synodontidae

lizardman /ˈlɪz.əd.mæn/ /ˈlɪz.ɚd.mæn/ n
Echsenmensch

llama /ˈjɑmə/ /ˈlɑmə/ /ˈlɑː.mə/ n
Lama
South American mammal of the camel family, Lama glama

lo /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ interjection
gucken sehen
look, see, behold

lo and behold interjection
siehe da!
used to express surprise

loach /ˈləʊtʃ/ n
Schmerle
fish of the family Cobitidae

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ n
ein Haufen
a large number or amount
Last
burden

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ v
laden
to put a load on or in
to read into memory
to fill with munition

loaded /ˈloʊdɪd/ /ˈləʊdɪd/ adj
geladen scharf
(of a projectile weapon) armed
Fangfrage Suggestivfrage
(of a question) designed to produce a predictable answer, or to lay a trap
geladen
(slang) drunk
gut betucht schwerreich steinreich
(slang) having wealth
beladen beschwert geladen schwer beladen
burdened by load

loader /ˈloʊdɚ/ n
Radlader
tractor with a scoop

loaf /loʊf/ /ləʊf/ n
Brot Laib Laib Brot
block of bread

loaf /loʊf/ /ləʊf/ v
herumlungern nichts tun rumhängen
do nothing

loafer /ˈloʊfɚ/ /ˈləʊfə/ n
Loafer Slipper
footwear
Faulpelz
idle person

loam /loʊm/ /ləʊm/ n
Lehm
type of soil

loan /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ n
Darlehen Leihe
borrowed sum of money or other property
Darlehensvertrag
contract and array of legal or ethical obligations surrounding a loan

loan /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ v
leihen ausleihen
to lend

loan shark n
Kredithai Wucherer Wucherin
money lender; usurer

loanword /ˈloʊnwɝd/ /ˈləʊn.wɜː(ɹ)d/ n
Lehnwort Fremdwort
word taken from another language

loath /loʊθ/ /ləʊθ/ adj
abgeneigt
averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling

loathe /ˈloʊð/ /ˈləʊð/ v
verabscheuen
to detest, hate, revile

loathing /ˈloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈləʊðɪŋ/ n
Abscheu Ekel Hass
sense of revulsion, distaste, detestation, extreme hatred or dislike

loathsome /ˈləʊð.səm/ /ˈləʊθ.səm/ adj
abscheulich ekelhaft
highly offensive; abominable, sickening

lobby /lɑbi/ /lɒbi/ n
Foyer Lobby Vorhalle Vorraum
entryway or waiting area; vestibule
Lobby
group of people who try to lobby

lobby /lɑbi/ /lɒbi/ v
lobbyieren
To attempt to influence

lobbyist /ˈlɑ.bi.ɪst/ /ˈlɒ.bi.ɪst/ n
Lobbyist Lobbyistin
A person paid to influence politicians

lobe /ləʊb/ n
Hirnlappen
division of the brain

lobelia n
Lobelie
plant

lobotomization n
Lobotomisierung

lobotomize v
lobotomisieren

lobotomy /ləˈbɑː.ɾə.mi/ /ləˈbɒt.ə.mi/ n
Lobotomie
surgical operation

lobster /ˈlɑb.stɚ/ /ˈlɒb.stə/ n
Hummer
crustacean

lobster pot n
Hummerfalle
a trap used to catch lobsters

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ adj
lokal örtlich
of a nearby location
computing: having limited scope
medicine: of or pertaining to a restricted part of an organism

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ n
lokal
Stammkneipe
(UK) the nearest bar

local anesthetic n
Betäubungsmittel Lokalanästhetikum lokales Betäubungsmittel
substance

local area network n
Local Area Network lokales Netzwerk
network

local battery n
Sprechstellenschaltung
A source of local power for a telephone instrument

local cell n
Lokalelement

local color n
Lokalkolorit
aspects of a location that distinguish it from neighboring communities

local derby n
Derby Regionalderby
a sports match between local rival teams

local government n
lokale Regierung
government whose remit covers less than that of the nation

local maximum n
lokales Maximum
math: maximum within restricted domain

local minimum n
lokales Minimum
math: minimum within restricted domain

locale /loʊˈkæl/ /ləʊˈkɑːl/ n
Locale
language-related settings

localhost n
Localhost
this computer

localization n
Ortung Ermitteln des Ortes Lokalisation Lokalisieren Lokalisierung Ortsbestimmung
act of localizing
Lokalisierung
software engineering: act or process of making a product suitable for use in a particular country or region

locate /ləʊˈkeɪt/ /ˈloʊkeɪt/ v
orten
to place; to set in a particular spot or position

location /loʊˈkeɪʃən/ /ləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
Lokalisation Lokalisierung Ortsbestimmung Ortsermittlung Ortung
act of locating
Ort Platz Lage
place

locative case n
Lokativ
case used to indicate place, or the place where

lochia /ˈlɒkɪə/ n
Lochien Wochenfluss
post-partum vaginal discharge

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ n
Lock
a mutex or other token
Schleuse Schiffshebewerk
segment of a canal
Schloss
something used for fastening
firing mechanism of a gun
Locke
length of hair

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ v
blockieren
to become fastened in place
abschließen verschließen
to fasten with a lock

lock away v
wegsperren
to lock up; to lock in a safe place

lock out n
Aussperrung
an event in which an employer bars employees from working

lock out v
aussperren
inadvertently prevent from entering a place

lock up v
sich aufhängen
of a computer: to cease responding
einschließen einsperren wegschließen
to imprison or incarcerate someone

lock, stock and barrel adv
mit Kind und Kegel mit Sack und Pack
entirely

locked /lɑkt/ /lɒkt/ adj
abgeschlossen abgesperrt zugeschlossen
that has been locked (with a key)

locked-in syndrome n
Eingeschlossensein-Syndrom Gefangensein-Syndrom Locked-in-Syndrom

locker n
Schließfach Spind
storage compartment

locket /ˈlɑkɪt/ n
Medaillon
chained ornament

locking n
Locking

locking differential n
Sperrdifferential
rod that transmits power or motion

lockjaw n
Tetanus Wundstarrkrampf
disease

lockout n
Aussperrung
opposite of a strike

locksmith /ˈlɑksmɪθ/ /ˈlɒksmɪθ/ n
Schlosser
one who practices locksmithing

loco /ˈləʊ.kəʊ/ n
Lok
locomotive (short form)

locomotive /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/ /ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/ n
Lokomotive
self-propelled vehicle that runs on rails

locoweed n
Spitzkiel
plant of genus Oxytropis

locum tenens /ˌləʊkəm ˈtɛnɛns/ n
Stellvertreter Vertreter Vertretungsperson
someone who temporarily fulfills the duties of another

locust /ˈloʊ.kəst/ /ˈləʊ.kəst/ n
Heuschrecke Wanderheuschrecke
type of grasshopper

locutionary adj
lokutionär

locutive adj
lokutiv

lode /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ n
Goldgrube
rich source of supply
Ader
vein of metallic ore

lodestar n
Leitstern
guiding tenet
star used as navigation reference

lodge /lɑdʒ/ /lɒdʒ/ n
Biberburg
beaver's shelter
Loge
local chapter of freemasons
porter's rooms
Lodge
recreational building

lodge /lɑdʒ/ /lɒdʒ/ v
beherbergen deponieren einlegen einreichen feststecken hinterlegen

lodging /ˈlɑdʒɪŋ/ /ˈlɒdʒɪŋ/ n
Unterkunft
place to live or lodge

loess /lɜːs/ /ˈloʊ.əs/ n
Löss
sediment of eolian origin

loft /lɑft/ /lɒft/ /lɔft/ n
Dachboden Dachgeschoss
an attic or similar space

lofty /ˈlɑfti/ /ˈlɒfti/ /ˈlɔːfti/ adj
hoch luftig
high, having great height or stature
ambitioniert
idealistic

log /lɑɡ/ /lɒɡ/ /lɔɡ/ n
Holzklotz Scheit
Baumstamm Klotz Scheit Rundholz
bulky piece of timber
Baumstamm Stamm Holzscheit
trunk of dead tree, cleared of branches

log cabin n
Blockbau Blockhaus Blockhütte
small simple dwelling made from wood

log in v
anmelden einloggen
gain access to a computer system

log out v
abmelden ausloggen
to exit an account in a computing system

loganberry n
Loganbeere
raspberry-blackberry hybrid berry

logarithm /ˈlɑ.ɡə.ɹɪ.ð(ə)m/ n
Logarithmus
The power to which a given base number must be raised in order to obtain a given number

logarithmic adj
logarithmisch
relating to logarithms

logarithmize v
logarithmieren
derive the logarithm of a number

logbook /ˈlɑɡ.bʊk/ n
Logbuch Schiffstagebuch
nautical: book in which details from journey are recorded

loge /ləʊʒ/ n
Loge
upscale seating region in theatres or similar

logger /ˈlɑːɡɚ/ /ˈlɒɡə/ n
Holzfäller
worker whose occupation is to harvest trees

loggerhead duck n
Falkland-Dampfschiffente
Falkland steamer duck (Tachyeres brachypterus)

logging n
aufzeichnen
making entries in a log

logic /ˈlɑdʒɪk/ /ˈlɒdʒɪk/ n
Logik
mathematical study
method of human thought
any system of thought, irrespective of its rigor or productiveness
formal or informal language

logic gate n
Logikgatter
a physical Boolean device

logic programming n
logische Programmierung
programming paradigm

logical [ˈlɑdʒɪkəɫ] [ˈlɒdʒɪkəɫ] adj
logisch
in agreement with the principles of logic
reasonable
of or pertaining to logic

logically adv
logisch logischerweise sachlogisch
in a logical manner

logician /ləˈd͡ʒɪʃən/ n
Logiker Logikerin
person who studies or teaches logic

login /ˈlɒɡ.ɪn/ n
Anmeldung Benutzeranmeldung Einloggen
logging in
Benutzername Login
user's identification

logion /ˈloʊ.dʒi.ən/ /ˈləʊ.ɡɪ.ən/ n
Logion
a saying that is attributed to Jesus but which is not in the Bible

logistics n
Logistik
planning and implementing the flow of goods and services
military procurement, supply, maintenance, and transportation

logo /ˈloʊɡoʊ/ /ˈləʊɡəʊ/ n
Logo Markenzeichen
visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of an entity

logogram /ˈlɒɡəɡɹæm/ /ˈlɔːɡəɡɹæm/ n
Logogramm
character or symbol that represents a word or phrase

logograph n
Logogramm
character or symbol that represents a word or phrase

logopedics n
Logopädie
study and correction of speech defects

logorrhea /ˌlɔ.ɡəˈɹiː.ə/ n
Logorrhö
excessive and often uncontrollable flow of words

logotype n
Ligatur
single type two letters, a ligature
Logotyp
symbol used by organization, logo

loin /lɔɪn/ n
Karree Rippenstück
cut of meat
Lende
part of the body

loincloth n
Lendenschurz Lendentuch Schamschürze
garment

loins /lɔɪnz/ n
Leistenbereich
the lower abdomen, groin and genitalia

loiter /ˈlɔɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔɪtɚ/ v
abhängen gammeln herumgammeln herumhängen herumlungern herumlümmeln
to stand about without any aim or purpose

lolcat /ˈlɑl.kæt/ n
Lolcat
image macro of a kitten or cat with a humurous caption

lolita n
Frühreifes Mädchen
sexually alluring girl

loll /lɑl/ /lɒl/ v
räkeln
to act lazily or indolently

lollipop /lɑ.li.pɑp/ /lɒl.i.pɒp/ n
Lolli Lutscher Dauerlutscher Lollipop
confectionery on a stick

lollygag /ˈlɒlɪɡæɡ/ v
schlampen trödeln
dawdle; to avoid work

lone /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ adj
einzeln
having no companion

loneliness /ˈloʊnlinəs/ n
Einsamkeit
condition of being lonely

lonely /ˈloʊnli/ /ˈləʊnli/ adj
einsam alleinig
of person: unhappy by feeling isolated
einsam abgeschieden verlassen öde
of place: desolate

loner /ˈloʊnɚ/ n
Einzelgänger
one who lacks or avoids company

lonesome /ˈloʊnsəm/ /ˈləʊnsəm/ adj
einsam
unhappy due to being alone

long /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋ/ adj
lang
having great duration
having much distance from one point to another

long /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋ/ adv
weit
over a great distance
lange
particular duration
long duration

long /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋ/ v
sehnen
to wait, to aspire

long absent, soon forgotten proverb
aus den Augen, aus dem Sinn
love fades away when people are distant

long ago adv
längst vor alter Zeit
at a time in the distant past

long division n
schriftliche Division
procedure for dividing multidigit numbers

long drink n
Longdrink
large mixed drink

long for v
Sehnsucht begehren
to have desire for; to yearn
sich sehnen verlangen
to miss

long haul adj
Fern Langstrecke
travelling a long distance

long in the tooth adj
alt in die Jahre gekommen
old, aged

long johns n
lange Unterhose
garment for bottom half of the body

long jump n
Weitsprung
athletics field event

long jumper n
Weitspringer Weitspringerin
athlete

long live v
es lebe hoch lang lebe
prosper

long nineteenth century n
langes 19. Jahrhundert

long pepper n
Stangenpfeffer langer Pfeffer
Piper longum, or its fruit

long s n
Lang-s langes s s longa
the character ſ

long shot n
ziemlich aussichtsloses Unterfangen ziemlich hoffnungsloser Fall
Something unlikely

long story short adv
kurz gesagt kurz und gut lange Rede, kurzer Sinn
Introducing a short version of, or simply the conclusion of, an involved story

long time no see interjection
lange nicht gesehen
idiomatic: I (or we) have not seen you for a long time

long ways, long lies /ˈlɒŋ ˌweɪz ˈlɒŋ ˌlaɪz/ proverb
wenn einer eine Reise tut, dann kann er was erzählen
Proverb

long weekend n
Brückentag Fenstertag Zwickeltag
weekend extended by one or more days off

long-awaited adj
lang erwartet
having been awaited for a long time

long-billed dowitcher n
Großer Schlammläufer
Limnodromus scolopaceus

long-chain adj
langkettig

long-distance adj
Langstrecke
over a great length
fern
referring to a romantic relationship: between two people with a considerable distance between them
referring to non-local phone call

long-eared owl /ˌlɒŋɪədˈaʊl/ n
Waldohreule
Asio otus

long-haired adj
langhaarig
Having long, uncut hair on the head

long-jawed spider n
Streckerspinne
spider

long-lasting adj
ausdauernd dauerhaft lang anhaltend langlebig nachhaltig
persisting or enduring for a long time

long-legged adj
langbeinig
having long legs

long-legged buzzard n
Adlerbussard
Buteo rufinus

long-lived /ˈlɒŋˈlaɪvd/ /ˈlɒŋˈlɪvd/ adj
langlebig
having a long lifespan; surviving for a long period of time

long-suffering adj
langmütig
having endured discomfort

long-tailed duck n
Eisente
Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed jaeger n
Falkenraubmöwe
Stercorarius longicaudus

long-tailed pangolin n
Langschwanzschuppentier Schwarzbauchschuppentier
Manis tetradactyla

long-tailed shrike n
Schachwürger
Lanius schach

long-tailed tit n
Schwanzmeise
bird

long-term adj
Langzeit-
becoming evident after a relatively long time period
langfristig langanhaltend
extending over a relatively long time period

long-toed stint n
Langzehen-Strandläufer
Calidris subminuta

long-winded adj
langatmig
tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; unnecessarily verbose

long-windedness n
Langatmigkeit
the use of more words than are necessary for clarity or precision; verbosity, prolixity

longanimous adj
langmütig
long-suffering

longbow /ˈlɒŋbəʊ/ n
langbogen
large bow

longevity /lɒŋˈdʒɛ.vɪ.ti/ n
Langlebigkeit Lebensdauer
the quality of being long-lasting, especially of life

longhorn beetle n
Bockkäfer
any Cerambycid

longing /ˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/ n
Sehnsucht Sehnen Verlangen
melancholic desire

longitude /-tʃuːd/ /ˈlɑndʒəˌtud/ /ˈlɒnɡɪtjuːd/ n
Länge geographische Länge
angular distance

longitudinal wave n
Longitudinalwelle Längswelle
type of wave

longnose lancetfish n
Langnasen-Lanzenfisch
Alepisaurus ferox

longship n
Langschiff
type of Viking vessel

longsleeved adj
langärmelig langärmlig
having long sleeves

longstemmed adj
langstielig

longsword /ˈlɑŋsɔɚd/ /ˈlɒŋsɔːd/ n
Langschwert
a kind of sword

longwave adj
langwellig
having a wavelength of greater than 1000 meters

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ n
Blick
action of looking
Blick Fratze
facial expression
Aussehen
physical appearance

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ v
suchen
aussehen scheinen
to appear, to seem
erwarten
to expect
schaut
to face
schauen gucken sehen blicken kucken guggen
to try to see

look after v
pflegen kümmern
to watch, to protect

look and feel n
Aussehen und Handhabung Look and Feel
visual design and behaviour of a user interface

look at v
betrachten

look back v
nach hinten blicken nach hinten schauen umdrehen zurückblicken zurückschauen
look behind oneself
zurückblicken zurückschauen
reminisce about the past

look before you leap proverb
erst wägen, dann wagen
think before taking action

look down on v
herabschauen auf herabsehen auf hinabschauen auf hinabsehen auf von oben herab behandeln
to regard or treat as inferior

look for v
suchen
search; seek

look forward to v
erwarten freuen sich
anticipate, expect, or wait for

look into v
nachsehen
to investigate, explore, or consider

look like v
aussehen ähneln
be similar in appearance, resemble
scheinen
seem, appear

look on v
zuschauen
to watch; to observe

look out v
aufpassen
to be vigilant and aware
hinausschauen
to look from within to the outside

look the other way v
wegschauen wegsehen
to ignore something wrong

look up v
nachschlagen nachsehen
to obtain information about something from a text source
hochsehen nach oben sehen
used other than as an idiom

lookalike /ˈlʊkəlaɪk/ n
Doppelgänger
person physically resembling another person

lookout /ˈlʊkaʊt/ n
Ausguck

looks /lʊks/ n
Aussehen
appearance

loom /lum/ /luːm/ n
Webstuhl
weaving frame
dräuen
impend, threaten, hang over

loon /ˈluːn/ n
Faulenzer Traumtänzer
idler
Seetaucher
bird of order Gaviiformes

loop /luːp/ n
Looping
aircraft maneuver
Stromkreis geschlossener Stromkreis
complete circuit for an electric current
Schlaufe
edge that begins and ends on the same vertex of a graph
Endlosschleife
endless strip of tape or film allowing continuous repetition
Schlaufe Schleife
length of thread, line or rope
Schleife
programmed sequence of instructions
Loop
quasigroup with an identity element
Schleife Schlaufe
shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
Gürtel Ring Ringstraße Rundweg
transportation route that starts and ends at the same point

loop quantum gravity n
Schleifen-Quantengravitation Schleifenquantengravitation
theory

loophole /ˈluːphəʊl/ n
Schlupfloch Ausflucht Hintertürchen
method of escape
Schießscharte
slit in a castle wall

loopy /ˈluːpi/ adj
gewunden
Having loops
durchgeknallt
Idiotic, crazy or drunk

loose /luːs/ adj
indiskret lose
indiscreet
lose locker
not fixed tightly
lose
not packaged
ausschweifend los zügellos
promiscuous
entspannt
relaxed

loose /luːs/ v
loslassen
to let go
lösen
to let loose
to unfasten
lockern
to make less tight

loose change n
Kleingeld
coins kept in one's pocket or bag

loose connection n
Wackelkontakt
imperfect connection in electric wiring

loose coupling n
lose Kopplung
computer science: low-level interdependent coupling between modules

loosehead n
linker Pfeiler
rugby player

loosen /ˈluːsn̩/ v
lösen lockern
to make less tight

loosestrife n
Gilbweiderich
Lysimachia
Blutweiderich
Lythrum

loot /luːt/ n
Knete Zaster
money
Beute Raubgut
the proceeds of theft, robbery etc., swag, contraband

loot /luːt/ v
plündern
to steal from

looter /ˈlutɚ/ n
Plünderer
one who loots

looting n
Plünderung
act of looting

loppers n
Baumschere
pruning shears with long handles

lopsided /ˈlɑp.saɪ.dɪd/ /ˈlɒp.saɪ.dəd/ adj
einseitig
biased
schief
not balanced

loquacious /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/ /ləʊˈkweɪʃəs/ adj
gesprächig geschwätzig redselig schwatzhaft
talkative, chatty

loquaciously adv
geschwätzig schwatzhaft
in a loquacious manner

loquacity n
Geschwätzigkeit Gesprächigkeit Redseligkeit Schwatzhaftigkeit
talkativeness

loquat /ˈloʊkwɑt/ /ˈləʊkwɒt/ n
Wollmispel
fruit

lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ n
Herr
aristocrat
Gebieter
property owner

lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ v
herrschen
to lord over

lordly adj
edel erhaben fürstlich herrlich herrschaftlich hochherrschaftlich
having the qualities of a lord; lordlike; noble
adelig einem Lord gemäß fürstlich
of or relating to a lord
anmaßend arrogant gebieterisch herablassend herrisch hochmütig
proud; haughty; imperious; insolent

lordship /ˈlɔɹd.ʃɪp/ /ˈlɔːd.ʃɪp/ n
Herrschaft
seigniory, domain, territory ruled by a lord
der Herr
title

lore /lo(ː)ɹ/ /loə/ /lɔɹ/ /lɔː/ n
Wissen Überlieferung
all the facts and traditions about a particular subject
Saga
the backstory created around a fictional universe

lorelei /ˈlɔːɹəlaɪ/ n
Loreley
siren, temptress

lorgnette /lɒɹnjɛt/ n
Lorgnette Lorgnon
an opera glass with a handle

lose /luːz/ v
verlieren
cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability
(transitive) fail to win
fail to be the winner
have (somebody of one's kin) die
be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer
loswerden weglassen
informal: shed, remove, discard, eliminate
verlieren abnehmen
shed (weight)

lose face v
das Gesicht verlieren
lose respect of others

lose heart v
den Mut verlieren
to despair

lose one's cool /ˈluːz wʌnz ˈkuːl/ v
die Fassung verlieren
to lose one's temper

lose one's head /luːz wʌnz hɛd/ v
den Kopf verlieren
behave irrationally or lose self-control

lose one's life v
ums Leben kommen
to die

lose one's temper /luːz wʌnz tɛmpə(ɹ)/ v
die Beherrschung verlieren
to be explosively angry

lose one's virginity v
seine/ihre Jungfräulichkeit verlieren
to stop being a virgin after the first sexual intercourse

lose track v
den Faden verlieren
forget one's train of thought

lose weight v
abmagern abnehmen
to become less heavy or obese

loser /luzɚ/ /luːzə(ɹ)/ n
Loser Verlierertyp Versager
contemptible or unfashionable person
Verlierer
person who fails to win
one who loses something
Verlierer Loser Verlierertyp Versager
person who is frequently unsuccessful in life

losing streak n
Pechsträhne
sequence of losses

loss /lɑs/ /lɒs/ /lɔs/ n
Niederlage Verlust
defeat
Verlust
financial: the sum lost on balance
grief caused by losing someone or something
the result of no longer possessing something
the death of a person or animal
engineering: power expended without doing useful work

loss leader /ˈlɒs ˈliːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔs ˈlidɚ/ n
Lockvogelangebot
item sold at or below cost to stimulate sales

loss of face n
Gesichtsverlust
loss of respect of others

lossless /ˈlɒs.ləs/ adj
verlustfrei
not losing information

lost /lɑst/ /lɒst/ /lɔst/ /lɔːst/ adj
verloren
verloren verirrt verschollen
in an unknown location
rausgeschmissen rausgeworfen
not employed or enjoyed; thrown away
unauffindbar
not perceptible to the senses; no longer visible
-los verloren verlustig weg
parted with; no longer held or possessed
verloren orientierungslos umher irrend verirrt
unable to find one's way

lost and found n
Fundbüro
department, service or location where items that are found can be claimed by their owners

lost generation pn
verlorene Generation

lot /lɑt/ /lɒt/ /lɔt/ n
Lot
a thirtieth pound
Los
anything used in determining a question by chance
prize in a lottery
Parzelle Grund Grundstück
distinct portion or plot of land
Los Schicksal
fate that falls to one by chance
that which happens without human design or forethought
Gruppe Haufen Häuflein Menge leute
informal: a number of people taken collectively
Anzahl Charge Haufen Los Menge
number of things taken collectively

lotion /ˈloʊʃən/ /ˈləʊʃən/ n
Lotion
ointment that one rubs on the skin

lottery /ˈlɑtɚi/ /ˈlɒtəɹi/ n
Lotterie
scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance

lottery ticket n
Los Lotterielos
slip of paper drawn in a lottery

lotto n
Lotto
game of chance similar to bingo
Lotto Lotterie
lottery

lotus /ˈloʊtəs/ /ˈləʊtəs/ n
Lotus Hornklee Lotos Lotosblume
plant of the genus Nelumbo

lotus eater n
Lotophagen

lotus seed n
Lotossamen
seed from the plants in the genus Nelumbo

loud /laʊd/ adj
grell
of a colour, clothing, etc.
laut
of a sound
noisy

loudly /ˈlaʊdli/ adv
laut
in a loud manner

loudmouth n
Großmaul
one who talks too much or too loudly

loudness n
Lautheit Lautstärke Lautstärkepegel
perceptual strength or amplitude of sound pressure
Schalldruckpegel
the physical strength of the sound pressure level

loudspeaker /laʊdˈspiːkə/ /ˈlaʊdspiːkɚ/ n
Box Lautsprecherbox
encasing
Lautsprecher
transducer

louis d'or /ˌlui ˈdɔɹ/ /ˌluːɪ ˈdɔː/ n
Louis d'or Louisd'or Louisdor
any gold coin introduced in France by Louis XIII

lounge /laʊndʒ/ n
Wohnzimmer
living room
Lounge Warteraum Wartezimmer
waiting room

loupe /luːp/ n
Lupe Vergrößerungsglas
magnifying glass often used by jewellers and watchmakers

louse /laʊs/ n
Laus
insect
Dreckskerl Dreckkerl Lumpenhund Lumpenkerl
worthless person

louse /laʊs/ v
lausen
To remove lice

lousewort n
Läusekraut
plant of the genus Pedicularis

lousy /laʊ.zi/ adj
verlaust
Infested with lice
lausig
remarkably bad; of poor quality, dirty, or underhanded

lout /laʊt/ /lʌʊt/ n
Halbstarker Hooligan Polterer Randalierer Rowdy
a rude violent man
Hanswurst Tölpel
bumpkin
Flegel Lümmel Querulant Randalierer Rüpel Störenfried
troublemaker

loutish adj
rüpelhaft
resembling a lout

louvar n
Dianafisch Hahnenfisch
Luvarus imperialis

louver /ˈluːvə/ /ˈluːvɚ/ n
Luftschlitz
a slatted opening in a wall, door or window
a system of slits for ventilation
Luftschlitz Lüftungsgitter
a ventilating turret or lantern

lovable adj
liebenswert reizend
inspiring love

lovage /ˈlʌvədʒ/ /ˈlʌvɪdʒ/ n
Liebstöckel Maggikraut
a Mediterranean herb

love /lʊv/ /lʌv/ n
Liebe Minne
in Liebe
closing of a letter
Liebe Liebling Geliebte Geliebter Lieber Liebes
object of one's romantic feelings; darling or sweetheart
Liebe Zuneigung Minne
strong affection
null
zero

love /lʊv/ /lʌv/ v
lieben Liebe machen mit ... schlafen
(euphemistic): to have sex with
lieben
be strongly inclined towards doing
lieben ehren
care about; will good for
lieben lieb haben gern haben
have a strong affection for
begehren gieren lechzen schleckern schmachten
to lust for

love affair n
Affäre Bettgeschichte Liaison Liebesabenteuer Liebesaffäre Liebschaft
adulterous relationship

love at first sight n
Liebe auf den ersten Blick
an instantaneous attraction

love bite n
Knutschfleck
swelling on the skin

love child n
Kind der Liebe außereheliches Kind uneheliches Kind
child born as a result of a romantic liaison between unmarried parents

love goggles n
rosarote Brille
blindness to criticism or objectivity directed at a person that one is in love with

love handle n
Rettungsring
protruding area of fat on the side of the body

love hotel n
Love Hotel
short-stay hotel for sex

love is blind proverb
Liebe macht blind
proverb

love letter n
Liebesbrief
letter about the author's love

love life n
Liebesleben
individual's amorous life

love match n
Liebesheirat
marriage based on mutual love

love of one's life n
Liebe eines Lebens

love scene n
Liebesszene
segment in a film

love seat n
Zweiersofa
A sofa for two people

love song n
Liebeslied
song about love

love triangle /ˈlʌv ˌtɹaɪ.æŋɡəl/ n
Dreiecksverhältnis
situation in which two people vie for the love of a third

love-hate adj
Hassliebe

love-in-a-mist n
Jungfer im Grünen
Nigella damascena

love-lies-bleeding n
Garten-Fuchsschwanz Tausendschön
plant

lovebird n
Unzertrennliche Unzertrennlicher Agapornide Liebesvogel
a parrot of the genus Agapornis
Turteltaube Turteltauben
an affectionate couple (or a person thereof)

loved /lʌvd/ adj
geliebt
Being the object of love

loved one n
Angehörige Angehöriger Freund Freundin
very close friend or family member

loveless adj
herzlos lieblos ohne Liebe
without love

lovelock /ˈlʌvˌlɒk/ n
Schmachtlocke
A lock of hair that hangs down and is worn apart from the hair that remains.

lovelorn adj
liebeskrank
being lorn by love

lovely /ˈlʌvli/ adj
herrlich
herrlich lieblich liebreizend schön
Beautiful; charming; very pleasing in form, looks, tone, or manner.

lover /ˈlʌvə/ /ˈlʌvɚ/ n
Geliebter Geliebte
one who loves another person
-freund -freundin -liebhaber -liebhaberin Kenner Kennerin
person who loves something
Liebhaber Liebhaberin
sexual partner

lovesick adj
liebeskrank
having an aching desire for one's beloved

lovesickness n
Liebeskummer

lovey-dovey adj
turteltäubig

loving /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ adj
liebend
expressing a large amount of love

low /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ adj
niedergeschlagen
depressed, sad
gemein niederträchtig
despicable
niedrig
in a position comparatively close to the ground
small in height
niedrig schwach
not high in amount or quantity
tief
of pitch
leise
quiet; soft; not loud

low /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ adv
tief
at a lower frequency
close to the ground
leise
with a low voice or sound

low /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ n
Tief Tiefdruckgebiet
area of low pressure

low blow n
Tiefschlag
an unfair or illegal blow in boxing

low temperature flexibility n
Kälteflexibilität
ability of membrane to resist cracking at low temperature

low tide n
Ebbe
Ebbe Niedrigwasser
the tide at its lowest level

low-fat adj
fettarm
not having a high number of calories from fat

low-grade adj
minderwertig
of inferior quality

low-maintenance adj
pflegeleicht

low-pitched adj
tief
having a low pitch

low-speed adj
niedertourig niedrigtourig
slower than normal speed

low-sulphur adj
schwefelarm
having a low sulphur content

lowball v
den Preis in betrügerischer Absicht unter Wert berechnen
to give (a customer) a deceptively low price
absichtlich unter Wert schätzen bewusst unterschätzen
to give an intentionally low estimate
bewusst unterbieten vorsätzlich unter Wert bieten
to make an offer well below an item's true value

lowdown n
Fakten Informationen Infos
the whole truth

lower /ˈloʊɚ/ /ˈləʊə/ adj
unterer
more towards the bottom

lower /ˈlaʊə/ /ˈlaʊɚ/ /ˈloʊɚ/ /ˈləʊə/ v
herunterlassen
let (something) descend by its own weight, such as a bucket or sail

lower case /ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/ n
Gemeinbuchstaben Kleinbuchstaben Kleinschreibung Kleinschrift gemeine Buchstaben
lower case / lowercase (as a collective noun) or lower case letters (in the plural)

lower deck n
Unterdeck
deck of a ship immediately above the hold

lower house n
Unterhaus
part of a parliament

lower jaw n
Unterkieferknochen
mandible of humans and other vertebrates
Kiefer Unterkiefer
part of the face below the mouth

lower lip n
Unterlippe

lower reaches n
Unterlauf
the part of a river that is near where it ends

lower the boom v
den Marsch blasen eine Standpauke halten einen Anschiss verpassen herunterputzen zur Minna machen
to scold severely

lowerable adj
absenkbar
that can be lowered

lowercase /ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/ adj
klein kleingeschrieben
in lower case

lowest common denominator n
kleinster gemeinsamer Nenner
smallest multiple of several denominators

lowland n
Flachland Tiefebene Tiefland
area which is lower than surroundings

lowlife /ˈloʊlaɪf/ /ˈləʊlaɪf/ n
Abschaum Gesindel Pack suspekter Typ zwielichtige Gestalt zwielichtige Person
untrustworthy, despicable, or disreputable person

lox /lɑks/ n
Räucherlachs

loyal /ˈlɔɪəl/ adj
loyal treu
firm in allegiance to a person or institution

loyally adv
loyal treu
in a loyal manner

loyalty /ˈlɔɪəlti/ n
Loyalität Treue
the state of being loyal; fidelity
faithfulness or devotion to some person, cause or nation

loyalty card n
Kundenkarte
card

lozenge /ˈlɑzɪndʒ/ /ˈlɒzɪndʒ/ n
Pastille
medicated sweet
Raute
rhombus

lubricant n
Schmiermittel Gleitmittel Schmiere Schmierstoff
substance used to reduce friction

lubricate v
schmieren
to make slippery or smooth

lubrication /lubɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Schmierung
the application of lubricants

lubrication payment n
Schmiergeld
euphemism for a bribe

lucid /ˈl(j)uːsɪd/ adj
bei Verstand einleuchtend klar leuchtend
glänzend hell klar leuchtend licht transluzent
bright, luminous, translucent or transparent
klar deutlich einleuchtend luzid verständlich übersichtlich
clear; easily understood
bei Verstand brilliant klar rational verständig
mentally rational; sane

lucid dream n
Klartraum
lucid dream

luck /lʊk/ /lʌk/ n
Glück
something that happens to someone by chance

luck of the devil n
mehr Glück als Verstand unverschämtes Glück
extraordinary or recurring luck

luck out v
Schwein haben
to experience great luck

luckily /ˈlʌkɪli/ adv
glücklicherweise zum Glück auf glückliche Weise mit Glück
in a lucky manner

luckless adj
erfolglos
unsuccessful in a failing manner
glücklos
without luck

lucky /ˈlʌki/ adj
glücklich
being good by chance
of people, having good fortune

lucky charm n
Glücksbringer
object kept for good luck

lucrative adj
lukrativ einträglich
producing a surplus; profitable

lucubration n
Lukubration
intense and prolonged study or meditation

ludic /ˈluː.dɪk/ adj
ludisch spielerisch verspielt
of or pertaining to play

ludicrous /ˈluː.dɪ.kɹəs/ adj
aberwitzig
idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny

lug nut n
Radmutter
nut to attach wheel to axle

luge /luːʒ/ n
Rennrodeln Rodeln
The sport of racing on luges

luger /ˈluːʒ.ə(ɹ)/ n
Rodler Rennrodler Rennrodlerin Rodlerin
competer in the luge

luggage /ˈlʌɡɪd͡ʒ/ n
Gepäck Ballast Gepäckstück Reisegepäck
traveller's containers

luggage cart n
Gepäckwagen
vehicle pushed by travellers

luggage rack n
Gepäckträger
rack attached to a car

lugsail n
Luggersegel
sail

lugubrious /ləˈɡ(j)uːbɹi.əs/ adj
düster kummervoll
gloomy

lukewarm /ˌlukˈwɔɹm/ /ˌluːkˈwɔːm/ adj
lau
not very enthusiastic
lauwarm
temperature

lull /lʌl/ n
Windstille
a period without waves or wind.

lullaby /ˈlʌləbaɪ/ n
Wiegenlied Schlaflied
a soothing song to lull children to sleep

lumbago /lʌmˈbeɪɡoʊ/ /lʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/ n
Hexenschuss Lumbago Lumbalgie
lumbar-region backache

lumber /ˈlʌm.bə/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ/ n
Bauholz
wood as building material

lumberjack /ˈlʌm.bə.dʒæk/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ.dʒæk/ n
Holzfäller
person who fells trees

lumen /ˈlumən/ /ˈluːmən/ n
Lumen
SI-unit for luminous flux

luminescence /luːmɪˈnɛs(ə)ns/ n
Lumineszenz
emission

luminol n
Luminol
chemical that exhibits blue chemiluminescence

luminosity n
Leuchtkraft
rate at which a star radiates energy
Helligkeit
state of being luminous

luminous /ˈluːmɪnəs/ adj
leuchtend
emitting light; glowing brightly

luminous energy n
Lichtmenge Lichtenergie
SI-unit for luminous flux

luminous flux n
Lichtstrom

luminous intensity n
Lichtstärke
measure of light

lump /lʌmp/ n
Stück Würfelzucker
small, shaped mass of sugar
Klumpen Kloß
something that protrudes, sticks out, or sticks together; a cluster or blob; a mound, hill, or group

lump sum n
Pauschale Pauschalbetrag Pauschbetrag
large one-time payment

lumpenproletariat /lʊm.pən.pɹəʊ.lə.ˈtɛː.ɹi.ət/ n
Lumpenproletariat
in Marxism: the lowest stratum of the proletariat

lumpsucker n
Seehase Lump
scorpaeniform fish

lumpy adj
klumpig
full of lumps

lunacy /ˈluː.nə.si / n
Wahnsinn
Wahnsinn Verrücktheit
state of being mad

lunar /ˈl(j)uːnə/ /ˈlunɚ/ adj
Mond-
lunar
of, pertaining to, or resembling the Moon

lunar calendar n
Mondkalender
a calendar that measures the passage of the year according to the phases of the moon

lunar eclipse n
Mondfinsternis
when the Earth casts its shadow over the Moon

lunar phase n
Mondphase
any one of the aspects presented by the moon

lunar year n
Mondjahr
a year determined by a certain number of phases of the moon

lunatic /ˈluːnətɪk/ n
Irre
insane person

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ n
Mittagessen Lunch
meal around midday

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ v
lunchen soupieren zu Mittag essen
to eat lunch

lunchbox n
Brotzeitdose Brotdose
container for transporting meals
Gehänge
male genitals enclosed in clothing

lunchbreak n
Mittagspause
break for lunch

luncheon /ˈlʌntʃ.ən/ n
Lunch Mittagsessen Mittagsrunde

lunchtime n
Mittagszeit
time or hour for lunch

lundehund n
Norwegischer Lundehund
dog breed

lunette /luːˈnɛt/ n
Lunula
Christianity: crescent-shaped clip for holding the host upright
Lünette
crescent-shaped recess or void in the space above a window or door
Lunette
small opening in a vaulted roof of a circular or crescent shape

lung /ˈlʌŋ/ n
Lunge
organ that extracts oxygen from the air

lung cancer n
Lungenkrebs
cancer of the lung(s)

lunge /lʌndʒ/ n
Ausfallschritt
exercise
Ausfall
sudden movement

lunge /lʌndʒ/ v
ausfallen losstürzen
to make a sudden movement

lungeing cavesson n
Kappzaum
halter

lungeing rein n
Longe
lunge line

lungfish n
Lungenfisch
air-breathing fish of the class Dipnoi

lunokhod n
Lunochod
a Soviet lunar rover

lupin /ˈluːpɪn/ n
Lupine
any member of the genus Lupinus in the family Fabaceae
a lupine bean

lupine /ˈluː.paɪn/ adj
wölfisch
having the characteristics of a wolf
wolf-like
mit Bärenhunger unersättlich
ravenous

lurch n
Ruck Schlingern
sudden or unsteady movement

lurch v
ruckeln schlingern taumeln torkeln
to make a sudden, unsteady movement

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lʊəɹ/ n
Köder
artificial fishing bait
Anlockungsmittel Lockmittel Lockung Lockvogel Lure Reiz
tempting or attractive object

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lʊəɹ/ v
locken ködern anlocken herlocken
to entice

lurid /ˈl(j)ʊə.ɹɪd/ /ˈlʊɹɪd/ adj
reißerisch
grell
being of a light yellow hue
widerlich
shocking, horrifying

lurk /lɜːk/ /lɝk/ v
lauern
to hang out or wait around a location
to remain concealed in order to ambush

lurker /ˈlɜː.kə/ /ˈlɝ.kɚ/ n
Beobachter Lurker passiver Zuschauer
internet slang
Beobachter Lauerer
someone who lurks

luscious /ˈlʌʃəs/ adj
lustvoll obszön
obscene
knackig knusprig sinnlich verführerisch üppig
sexually appealing
köstlich lecker süß und saftig
sweet and pleasant

luser /ˈluː.zə(ɹ)/ n
DAU Luser
incompetent computer user

lush /lʌʃ/ adj
toll fantastisch
amazing, cool, fantastic, wicked
geil
beautiful, sexy
üppig gewachsen
dense, teeming with life

lush /lʌʃ/ n
Alkoholiker Saufbold Trinker
alcoholic

lust /lʌst/ n
Freude
delightful cause of joy, pleasure
Verlangen Begehren Lust
general want or longing
Wollust Lust
strong desire, especially of a sexual nature

lust /lʌst/ v
begehren verlangen
crave sexual contact
begehren sehnen verlangen
strongly desire

luster /ˈlʌstɚ/ n
Glanz Lüster
a shine, polish or sparkle
refinement, polish or quality

lustful /ˈlʌst.fəl/ adj
lüstern
full of lust

lustfully adv
lustvoll
in a lustful manner

lustration n
Lustration
a rite of purification, especially washing
restoration of credibility to a government by the purging earlier perpetrators

lustrous adj
glänzend
having a glow or lustre

lustrum /ˈlʌstɹəm/ n
Fünfjahresperiode Fünfjahreszeitraum Jahrfünft Lustrum Quinquennium
period of five years

lute /l(j)uːt/ /luːt/ n
Laute
stringed instrument

lutein n
Lutein
yellow carotenoid pigment

lutetium /ljuːˈtiːʃiəm/ n
Lutetium Cassiopeium
chemical element with atomic number of 71

luthier /ˈluː.ti.ə/ /ˈluː.ti.ɚ/ n
Geigenbauer Geigenbauerin
a person who, or a business which, makes or repairs stringed wooden musical instrument

lutung n
Haubenlangur Lutung
Monkey of the genus Trachypithecus

lux n
Lux
the derived unit of illuminance

luxuriant adj
luxuriös üppig
abundant in growth or detail

luxurious /lʌɡˈʒʊɹ.i.əs/ adj
luxuriös
being very fine and comfortable
enjoying pleasures of luxury

luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/ /ˈlʌɡʒəɹi/ n
Luxus
something desirable but expensive
very wealthy and comfortable surroundings
something very pleasant but not really needed in life

luxury good n
Luxusgut
product or service not considered essential to everyday life

lyase n
Lyase
enzyme

lycanthropy /laɪˈkanθɹəpi/ n
Lykanthropie
act of shapeshifting

lyceum /laɪˈsiːəm/ n
Aula Konzertsaal Vortragssaal
a public hall designed for lectures or concerts

lych-gate n
Friedhofstor
churchyard gateway

lychee /ˈlaɪ̯t͡ʃiː/ /ˈlitʃiː/ n
Litschi
fruit
Litschibaum
tree

lycée n
Lyzeum
a public secondary school in France

lye /laɪ/ n
Lauge
caustic alkaline solution
kaustisches Soda Ätznatron
potassium or sodium hydroxide

lyme grass n
Strandroggen
Leymus arenarius

lymph /lɪmf/ n
Lymphe
the fluid carried by the lymphatic system

lymph gland n
Lymphdrüse
informal: lymph node

lymph node n
Lymphknoten Lymphsystem
filtrating oval bodies of the lymphatic system

lymphatic system n
Lymphsystem
network of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes

lymphocyte n
Lymphozyt
type of white blood cell

lymphoma /lɪmˈfoʊ.mə/ n
Lymphom
malignant tumor that arises in the lymph nodes or in other lymphoid tissue

lynch /lɪntʃ/ v
lynchen
execute without a proper legal trial

lynching /lɪntʃɪŋ/ n
Lynchjustiz
execution of a person without a proper legal trial

lynx /lɪŋks/ n
Luchs
wild cat

lynx spider n
Luchsspinne
spider

lyophilize v
lyophilisieren
freeze-dry

lyre /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ n
Lyra Leier
stringed musical instrument

lyrebird n
Leierschwanz
Australian songbirds of the genus Menura

lyric /ˈlɪɹ.ɪk/ n
lyrisches Gedicht
lyric poem

lyric poetry n
Lyrik
lyric poetry

lyrical adj
lyrisch
expressive of emotion

lyrical I n
lyrisches Ich

lyricist n
Liedtexter Textdichter
writer of lyrics

lyrics /ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/ n
Text Liedtext Songtext
the words to a song

lysergic acid diethylamide n
Lysergsäure-diethylamid Lysergsäure-diäthylamid Lysergsäurediethylamid Lysergsäurediäthylamid
a powerful hallucinogen

lysine n
Lysin
essential amino acid, C₆H14N₂O₂

lysosome /ˈlaɪsəˌsoʊm/ n
Lysosom
digestive organelle

lysozyme /ˈlaɪsəzaɪm/ n
Lysozym
bacteriolytic enzyme

ma n
Mamma Mutter
colloquial form of mother

macabre /məˈkɑb(ɹə)/ /məˈkɑːbɹə/ adj
grausig makaber
ghastly, shocking, terrifying
makaber
representing or personifying death
obsessed with death

macadam /məˈkædəm/ n
Makadam
surface of a road

macadamia nut n
Macadamianuss
edible seed of the macadamia tree

macaque /məˈkɑk/ /məˈkɑːk/ n
Makak Makake
any monkey of the genus Macaca

macaroni /ma.kəˈɹəʊ.ni/ /ˌmækəˈɹoʊni/ n
Makkaroni
type of pasta

macaroni penguin n
Goldschopfpinguin
Eudyptes chrysolophus

macaroon /ˌmæk.əɹˈuːn/ /ˌmæk.əˈɹun/ n
Makrone
soft biscuit or cookie prepared with almond or coconut dough

macaw /məˈkɑː/ /məˈkɔː/ n
Ara
various parrots

macchia /mæk.ɪa/ n
Macchie
shrubland biota

mace /meɪs/ n
Amtsstab
ceremonial form of this weapon
Streitkolben
weapon
Macis
a spice

macerate /ˈmæs.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈmæs.ə.ɹɪt/ v
mazerieren
to soften or separate by immersion in a liquid

macerator /ˈmæsəˌɹeɪtə/ /ˈmæsəˌɹeɪtɚ/ n
Zerkleinerer
a machine that reduces solids to small pieces

machete /məˈʃɛ.ti/ n
Machete
a sword-like tool

machicolation /məˌtʃɪkəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /məˌtʃɪkəˈleɪʃən/ n
Maschikuli
opening between corbels that support a projecting parapet, or in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal, of a fortified building

machination /ˌmækɪˈneɪʃən/ n
Machenschaft
clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes

machine /məˈʃin/ n
Maschine
mechanical or electrical device
a person who is very proficient
archaic: vehicle, automobile

machine /məˈʃin/ v
herstellen
make by machine
bearbeiten
shape or finish by machinery

machine code n
Maschinencode Maschinenkode
machine code

machine gun n
Maschinengewehr MG
type of firearm

machine language n
Maschinencode Maschinenkode Maschinensprache
set of instructions for a computer

machine learning n
maschinelles Lernen
field of study

machine tool /məˈʃiːn ˈtuːl/ n
Werkzeugmaschine
tool used for machining

machine translation n
maschinelle Übersetzung
act of translating something by means of a machine

machine-gunner n
Maschinengewehr Maschinengewehrschütze
someone who uses a machine gun

machine-readable adj
maschinenlesbar

machinelike adj
maschinenmäßig

machinery /məˈʃiːnəɹi/ n
Maschinerie

machinist /mə.ˈʃi.nɪst/ n
Schlosser
one skilled in the use of machine tools

machismo /mɑːˈtʃiz.moʊ/ /məˈkɪz.məʊ/ n
Machismo
exaggerated masculinity

macho /ˈmætʃəʊ/ /ˈmɑtʃoʊ/ adj
machomäßig
manly, tough

macho /ˈmætʃəʊ/ /ˈmɑtʃoʊ/ n
Macho Macker
macho person
Lamahengst
male llama

mackerel /ˈmækɹəl/ n
Makrele
edible fish

macramé /ˈmækɹəˌmeɪ/ n
Makramee
textile

macro /ˈmæk.ɹoʊ/ /ˈmæk.ɹəʊ/ adj
makro-
very large in scale

macro /ˈmæk.ɹoʊ/ /ˈmæk.ɹəʊ/ n
Makro
an abbreviation of complicated input

macro language n
Makrosprache

macro- /ˈmæk.ɹoʊ/ /ˈmæk.ɹəʊ/ prefix
makro-
large

macroblock n
Macroblock
block of adjacent pixels

macrocephaly n
Makrozephalie
a condition in which the head is abnormally large

macrocosm /ˈmæk.ɹəʊˌkɒ.zəm/ /ˈmæk.ɹəˌkɑ.zəm/ n
Makrokosmos
a complex structure containing numerous smaller-scale structures

macroeconomics /ˌmæk.ɹoʊˌiː.kəˈnɒ.mɪks/ n
Makroökonomie
study of the entire economy

macromolecule n
Makromolekül
large molecule

macron /ˈmeɪkɹɑn/ /ˈmækɹɒn/ n
Makron Längenstrich Längestrich Verlängerungszeichen
short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark

macrophage n
Fresszelle Makrophage
type of white blood cell

macroprudential adj
makroprudentiell makroprudenziell
prudential on a system scale

macroscopic adj
makroskopisch
visible to the unassisted eye

macrostate n
Makrozustand
group of properties

macula n
Gelber Fleck
anatomy: yellow spot near the center of retina

mad /ˈmæd/ /ˈmæːd/ adj
böse sauer
angry
verrückt wahnsinnig irre geisteskrank toll
insane (adj.)

mad cow n
Rinderwahn Rinderwahnsinn
mad cow disease

mad cow disease n
Rinderwahnsinn
bovine spongiform encephalopathy

mad scientist n
verrückter Wissenschaftler
stock character in popular fiction

madam /ˈmæd.əm/ n
Frau Fräulein
polite term of address to a woman
Bordellwirtin Puffmutter
woman who manages a brothel

madden /ˈmædən/ v
rasend machen
make angry
wahnsinnig machen
make insane

madder /ˈmædə(ɹ)/ /ˈmædəɹ/ adj
krapprot
colour

madder /ˈmædə(ɹ)/ /ˈmædəɹ/ n
Krapprot
colour
Alizarin Alizarinrot Krappfarbstoff Krapprot
dye
Färberkrapp Färberröte Krapp
plant
Krappwurzel
root

made in China adj
hergestellt in China
manufactured in the PRC

made in Japan adj
hergestellt in Japan
manufactured in Japan

made man n
gemachter Mann
man whose fortune has been made

madeleine /ˈmadəleɪn/ /ˈmædələn/ n
Madeleine
small gateau in the shape of a scallop shell

madhouse n
Irrenhaus Irrenanstalt Klapsmühle
insane asylum

madman n
Irrer Verrückter Wahnsinniger
An insane man

madness /ˈmad.nəs/ /ˈmæd.nəs/ /ˈmɛd.nɘs/ n
Tollheit
Wahnsinn Verrücktheit
insanity

madrasah n
Madrasa Medresse
school for Islamic theology

madrigal /ˈmædɹɪɡəl/ n
Madrigal
either musical sense

madwoman n
Irre Verrückte Wahnsinnige
a woman who is insane

maelstrom /ˈmeɪlstɹəm/ n
Mahlstrom
large whirlpool

mafia /ˈmæfi.ə/ /ˈmɑfi.ə/ n
Mafia
a crime syndicate

magazine /mæɡəˈzin/ /mæɡəˈziːn/ n
Magazin
ammunition clip or chamber enabling multiple rounds to be held before firing
Magazin Munitionslager
ammunition storehouse
Zeitschrift Magazin Journal
periodical

mage /meɪdʒ/ n
Zauberer Magier Magierin Zauberin Zaubrer Zaubrerin
magician, wizard or sorcerer

magenta /məˈdʒɛntə/ n
Magenta
colour

maggot /ˈmæɡət/ n
Made Fleischmade
dipterous insect's larva that eats decomposing organic matter

maggot therapy n
Madentherapie
type of biotherapy

maggoty adj
madig wurmstichig
infested with and/or partially eaten by maggots

magic /ˈmadʒɪk/ /ˈmædʒɪk/ adj
magisch
having supernatural talents, properties or qualities

magic /ˈmadʒɪk/ /ˈmædʒɪk/ n
Magie Zauberei
illusion performed to give the appearance of magic or the supernatural
Magie
ritual associated with supernatural magic or mysticism
Magie Zauber
something spectacular or wonderful
Magie Zauber Zauberei Hexerei
use of supernatural rituals, forces etc.

magic carpet n
fliegender Teppich
a carpet capable of magical flight

magic lantern n
Laterna magica Skioptikon
early form of slide projector

magic mushroom n
Zauberpilz
mushroom-like fungus that has psychedelic effects

magic square n
magisches Quadrat
n-by-n arrangement of n² numbers

magic trick n
Zauberkunststück
act of illusion or magic

magic wand n
Zauberstab
wand used to perform magic

magic word /ˈmædʒɪkˌwɜːd/ /ˈmædʒɪkˌwɝd/ n
Zauberwort
the word "please" or "thanks"
Zauberformel Zauberspruch Zauberwort
word with magical effect

magical /ˈmædʒɪkəl/ /ˈmædʒɪkɯl/ adj
magisch zauberisch
relating to magic

magically /ˈmædʒɪkli/ adv
magisch magischerweise märchenhaft
in a magical manner

magician /məˈdʒɪʃən/ n
Zauberer Magier
Magier Zauberkünstler Zauberkünstlerin Gaukler Illusionskünstler Illusionskünstlerin
performer of tricks
Zauberer Magier Magierin Zauberin Zaubrer Zaubrerin
practitioner of allegedly supernatural magic

magma /ˈmæɡ.mə/ n
Magma
molten matter

magmatic /maɡˈmatɪk/ adj
magmatisch
of, related to, or produced by magma

magnanimity /ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti/ n
Großmut Großzügigkeit Seelengröße
The quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul

magnanimous /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/ adj
großmütig
noble and generous in spirit

magnesite n
Magnesit
a form of magnesium carbonate, O₃, occurring as dolomite (with calcite) but rarely found in the pure state

magnesium /ˌmæɡˈnizi.əm/ /ˌmæɡˈniʒəm/ /ˌmæɡˈniːzi.əm/ n
Magnesium
chemical element

magnesium oxide n
Magnesiumoxid
white powder

magnet /ˈmæɡnət/ n
Magnet
piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism

magnetic /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/ adj
magnetisch anziehend
having an extraordinary ability to attract
magnetisch
of, relating to, caused by, or operating by magnetism
determined by earth's magnetic fields
having the properties a magnet

magnetic field n
Magnetfeld
a field of magnetic force

magnetic moment n
magnetisches Moment
magnetic moment

magnetic pole n
Magnetpol magnetischer Pol

magnetic resonance tomography n
Magnetresonanztomografie

magnetic tape n
Magnetband
acrylic tape used for recording data

magnetism /ˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪz.əm/ n
Anziehungskraft
power of attraction; power to excite the feelings
Magnetismus
the property of being magnetic
science which treats of magnetic phenomena

magnetite /ˈmaɡnətʌɪt/ n
Magnetit
a mineral

magnetize v
magnetisieren
to make magnetic

magnetochemistry n
Magnetochemie
branch of chemistry that studies the effect of magnetic field

magnetoencephalography n
Magnetoenzephalographie Magnetenzephalographie
technique

magnetosphere n
Magnetosphäre
region around a planet

magnification /ˌmæɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Vergrößerung
act of magnifying
apparent enlargement

magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/ adj
ausgezeichnet
exceptional for its kind
prächtig
grand, elegant or splendid in appearance

magnify /ˈmaɡnɪfaɪ/ /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/ v
vergrößern
to make larger

magnifying glass n
Lupe Vergrößerungsglas
instrument

magnitude /ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/ n
Betrag
of a vector

magnolia /ˌmæɡˈnoʊ.li.ə/ n
Magnolie
tree

magnolia warbler n
Magnolien-Waldsänger
Dendroica magnolia

magnum opus /ˌmaŋnũː ˈopus/ /ˌmæɡnəm ˈoʊpəs/ /ˌmæɡnəm ˈəʊpəs/ n
Meisterwerk
masterpiece

magpie /ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/ n
Elster
bird of genus Pica

magpie-lark n
Drosselstelze
Grallina cyanoleuca

maharaja /ˌmɑ.hɑˈɹɑː.dʒə/ n
Maharadscha
a Hindu prince ranking above a raja

mahjong /mɑˈdʒɑŋ/ /mɑˈdʒɔŋ/ /mɑːˈdʒɒŋ/ n
Mah-Jongg
game for four players

mahleb n
Mahlab
aromatic spice made from cherry stones

mahogany /məˈhɒɡəni/ n
Mahagonibaum
tropical tree
Mahagoni
wood

mahout /məˈhaʊt/ n
Elefantentreiber
elephant driver and keeper

mahr n
Brautgabe
a mandatory gift from the groom to the bride upon marriage in Islamic cultures

maid /meɪd/ n
Stubenmädchen
female servant or cleaner
Mädchen
young female

maid of honor n
Trauzeugin
the primary woman who attends the bride at a wedding ceremony

maiden /ˈmeɪdən/ n
Jungfrau
female virgin
Jungfrau Mädchen Maid
unmarried young female

maiden flight n
Jungfernflug
the first flight of an airplane

maiden name n
Mädchenname Geburtsname
married woman's original last name

maiden voyage n
Jungfernfahrt
first trip of a vessel

maidenhair /ˈmeɪdənhɛː/ n
Frauenhaar Frauenhaarfarn Venushaar
fern

maidenhead n
Jungfräulichkeit
virginity

maidenhood /ˈmeɪd(ə)nhʊd/ n
Jungfräulichkeit
condition of being maiden

maidservant n
Besen Dienstmädchen Filine Hausmädchen Magd Mamsell
female servant, maid

mail /meɪ̯l/ n
E-Mail
electronic mail
Post
postal delivery system
organisation
parcels and letters
Kettenpanzer Kettenhemd
armour consisting of metal rings or plates linked together

mail /meɪ̯l/ v
mailen schicken verschicken versenden
to send via the post

mail slot n
Briefkasten Briefschlitz
slot for mail delivery

mail train n
Postzug
mail train

mailboat n
Postschiff
a boat used to transport mail

mailbox n
Briefkasten
box into which mail is put

mailing list n
Mailingliste Verteiler
collection of names and addresses

mailman /ˈmeɪl.mən/ n
Briefträger Postbote Zusteller Briefzusteller Postmann
post office employee

mailplane n
Postflugzeug
aircraft that delivers mail

maim /meɪm/ v
verstümmeln verschandeln
to cause permanent loss of a part of the body

main /meɪn/ adj
hauptsächlich haupt-
chief, most important, or principal in extent, etc.

main /meɪn/ n
Hauptleitung
large pipe or cable

main building n
Hauptgebäude
most important building of a group of buildings (e.g. in a school/university)

main clause n
Hauptsatz
grammar: clause that can stand alone syntactically

main course n
Hauptgericht
main dish of a meal

main dish n
Hauptgericht Hauptspeise

main road n
Bundesstraße
major road in a town, village etc.

main street n
Hauptstraße
principal street of a town

main thing n
Hauptsache
most important factor

main verb n
Hauptverb
verb in a clause with the highest semantic content

mainframe n
Großrechner
large computer

mainland /ˈmeɪ̪nlənd/ n
Festland Kontinent
the main landmass of a country or continent

mainland China pn
Festlandchina
area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan

mainlander n
Festlandbewohner Festlandbewohnerin Festlandsbewohner Festlandsbewohnerin Festländer Festländerin
someone who lives on the mainland

mainly /ˈmeɪnli/ adv
hauptsächlich
chiefly; for the most part

mainmast /ˈmeɪn.mæst/ /ˈmeɪn.mɑːst/ n
Großmast
mainmast

mains /meɪnz/ n
Stromnetz
domestic electrical supply

mainsail n
Großsegel
largest sail on a sailing vessel

mainshock n
Hauptbeben
maximum shock in earthquake

mainstay /ˈmeɪn.steɪ/ n
Stütze
chief support
Großstag
nautical: stabilizing rope

mainstream adj
Mainstream etabliert konventionell
used or accepted broadly; common, usual or conventional

mainstream n
Hauptrichtung Mainstream
that which is common

maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ v
unterhalten beibehalten aufrechterhalten warten
to keep up

maintainability n
Wartbarkeit
ease with which something can be maintained

maintainable adj
wartbar

maintaining /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/ n
Warten

maintenance /ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/ n
Wartung Instandhaltung
keeping a machine or system in service

maisonette n
Maisonette Maisonettenwohnung
apartment, often on two floors

maize /meɪz/ n
Mais Kukuruz Milje Türken Türkenkorn Türkisch Korn
corn; a type of grain of the species Zea mays

majestic /məˈdʒɛstɪk/ adj
majestätisch
having splendor or royalty

majestic plural n
Pluralis Majestatis
plural used by a sovereign

majestically adv
majestätisch
in a majestic manner

majesty /ˈmædʒ.əs.ti/ /ˈmædʒ.ɪs.tɪ/ n
Majestät
the quality of being impressive and great

majlis /ˈmɑːdʒlɪs/ n
Madschlis
council, assembly, or public meeting, in some Muslim countries or territories

major /ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/ adj
große
dur
music: of a scale that follows the pattern: tone - tone - semitone - tone - tone - tone - semitone
volljährig
of full legal age; having attained majority
bedeutend wichtig
of great significance or importance

major /ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/ n
Major
military rank
Volljährige
person of legal age
Hauptfach
the main area of study

major /ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/ v
spezialisieren
to concentrate on a particular area of study

major arcana n
Große Arcana Trionfi Trumpfkarten
Tarot cards

major axis n
Hauptachse
longest diameter of an ellipse

major general n
Generalmajor Generalmajorin
a military officer

major key n
Durtonart Dur
music: a musical key based upon a major scale

major scale n
Dur
diatonic scale

major third n
große Terz
interval of four semitones

majorant /ˈmeɪ.dʒəɹ.ənt/ n
Majorante
function that dominates others

majordomo /ˌmeɪ.dʒəˈdəʊ.məʊ/ /ˌmeɪ.dʒɚˈdoʊ.moʊ/ n
Aufseher Geschäftsführer Verwalter
any overseer, organizer, person in command
Haushälter Hausmeier Hausverwalter Majordomus
head servant
Gutsverwalter Hausverwalter
manager of an estate; overseer of a farm

majority /məd͡ʒɒɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɑɹɪti/ n
Erwachsenenalter
legal adulthood
Mehrheit Majorität
more than half

make /meɪk/ n
Marke Fabrikat
brand }}

make /meɪk/ v
machen
to cause to be
to create
to bring into success
to indicate or suggest to be
to cover with bedclothes
lassen bringen
to cause to do
machen bauen
to construct
lassen zwingen
to force to do
machen interpretieren
to interpret
machen produzieren
to produce

make a big thing out of /ˈmeɪk ə ˈbɪɡ ˈθɪŋ aʊt əv/ v
um ein Gewese machen viel Aufhebens um machen
to make a fuss about

make a killing v
Reibach machen den großen Reibach machen sich eine goldene Nase verdienen
to win or earn a large amount of money

make a living v
sich seinen Lebensunterhalt verdienen
earn enough income

make a mistake v
versehen
to err

make a mountain out of a molehill v
aus einer Mücke einen Elefanten machen
to treat a problem as greater than it is

make a show of oneself v
eine lächerliche Figur abgeben sich lächerlich machen sich zum Affen machen unangenehm auffallen
To embarrass oneself or others in public

make a spectacle of oneself v
eine lächerliche Figur abgeben sich lächerlich machen sich zum Affen machen unangenehm auffallen
To embarrass oneself or others in public

make amends v
Genugtuung leisten
to repair a relationship; to make up; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress

make an effort v
anstrengen sich Mühe geben
to try; to work towards a goal

make an exhibition of oneself v
blamieren sich zum Narren machen
to embarrass oneself in public

make do v
auskommen hinkommen hinlangen hinreichen klarkommen sich abfinden
to get by (with)

make ends meet v
über den Monat kommen über die Runden kommen
get by financially

make for v
sich zusteuern auf zustreben
set out to go to, move towards

make friends v
sich anfreunden
to befriend, to become closer
Freunde finden anfreuden
to create friendships

make fun of v
lustig machen verspotten
tease, ridicule

make hay v
Heu machen
to cut grass to turn into hay

make hay while the sun shines v
das Eisen schmieden, so lange es heißt ist
act while an opportunity exists

make head or tail of v
sich einen Reim darauf machen
understand even minimally

make it v
schaffen
to succeed in doing something, for example in reaching a place, or getting there on time
to become famous and successful
to survive, to live through something

make known v
bekanntmachen verkünden
to announce generally
ausplaudern verraten weitersagen
to disclose a secret

make light of v
auf die leichte Schulter nehmen nicht allzu ernst nehmen sich nicht viel machen aus
regard without due seriousness

make love v
Liebe machen miteinander schlafen
to engage in sexual intercourse

make out /meɪk aʊt/ /meɪk æɔt/ /meɪk ɘʉt/ /meɪk ʌʊt/ v
heiß küssen knutschen küssen rummachen sich
adressieren ausstellen
to designate as the recipient
bemerken erkennen herauslesen merken mitbekommen wahrnehmen
to discern
abschneiden durchkommen
to succeed; to turn out or end up

make over v
aufarbeiten instandsetzen renovieren umgestalten überarbeiten
To renovate

make peace v
Frieden schließen
to end hostilities

make room v
Platz machen Platz schaffen
to create space for new objects

make sense v
Sinn ergeben Sinn geben sinnvoll sein Sinn machen
be coherent
begreifen schlau werden aus verstehen
decipher, understand

make shift v
behelfen
contrive, find a way through difficulty

make someone's blood run cold v
[[einem gefriert das Blut in den Adern|einem das Blut in den Adern gefrieren]] lassen
cause a person to feel fear

make sure v
sicherstellen sichergehen
to verify; to recheck; to use extra care or caution

make the bed v
das Bett machen
arrange sheets, etc smoothly and neatly

make up v
wiedergutmachen
to compensate, fill in or catch up
ausdenken erfinden
to invent, imagine, or concoct

make up one's mind v
entscheiden
to decide, to reach a conclusion

make yourself at home phraseologicalUnit
fühle dich wie zu Hause fühlen Sie sich wie zu Hause fühlt euch wie zu Hause

make-up artist n
Maskenbildner Visagist
artist who applies makeup for theatrical, television, or film productions

makeover n
Aufarbeitung Instandsetzung Neugestaltung Renovierung Umgestaltung Überarbeitung
a major change in use or appearance

maker /ˈmeɪk.ə/ /ˈmeɪk.ɚ/ n
Hersteller Fabrikant Macher
one who makes

makeshift /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/ adj
behelfsmäßig provisorisch
made to work or suffice

makeshift /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/ n
Notbehelf Notlösung Provisorium
temporary substitution

makeup n
Schminke Make-up
cosmetics

makhorka n
Bauern-Tabak Machorka Rundblatt-Tabak
Nicotiana rustica

making /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/ n
Anfertigen Anfertigung Fabrikation Herstellung
act

malabsorption n
Malabsorption
state of abnormal absorption

malachite /ˈmæləkaɪt/ n
malachitfarben
colour
Malachit
mineral

malacology n
Malakologie
study of molluscs

maladaptive adj
fehlangepasst maladaptiv schlecht angepasst unangepasst ungeschickt
maladaptive

maladroit /ˌmæl.ə.ˈdɹɔɪt/ adj
ungeschickt unbeholfen
not adroit; clumsy

malady /ˈmæl.ə.di/ n
Krankheit Übel
a disease, illness, or other health disorder

malaise /mæˈleɪz/ /məˈleɪz/ n
Unbehagen Unwohlsein
bodily feeling

malaria /məˈlɛə.ɹi.ə/ n
Malaria
disease

malarkey /məˈlɑɹ.ki/ /məˈlɑː.ki/ n
Humbug Mumpitz Quatsch Unfug Unsinn
nonsense; rubbish

male /meɪl/ adj
männlich
belonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or the gender typically associated with it

male /meɪl/ n
Männchen Er
animal of masculine sex
Mann
human of masculine sex or gender

male circumcision n
Beschneidung des Mannes Beschneidung des männlichen Genitals Beschneidung männlicher Genitalien Vorhautbeschneidung Zirkumzision männliche Beschneidung
removal of the foreskin

male fern n
Echte Wurmfarn Männerfarn
Dryopteris filix-mas

malefactor /ˈmæləˌfæktɚ/ n
Missetäter Übeltäter
criminal or felon
Übeltäter
evildoer

maleness n
Männlichkeit
characteristic, state or condition of being male

malevolence n
Böswilligkeit Missgunst
hostile feeling and attitude

malevolent /məˈlɛvələnt/ adj
böswillig
having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others

malfeasance /ˌmælˈfiːzənts/ n
Sabotage Sabotageakt
misconduct doing damage
Schandtat Untat Übeltat
wrongdoing

malformed adj
deformiert missgebildet missgestaltet
not formed correctly

malfunction /ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ n
Fehlfunktion Funktionsstörung
failure to function
faulty functioning

malic acid n
Äpfelsäure
the organic acid

malice /ˈmælɪs/ n
Boshaftigkeit Bösartigkeit Böse Bosheit
intention to harm

malicious /məˈlɪʃəs/ adj
boshaft böse malitiös
Of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite

malign /məˈlaɪn/ adj
böse böswillig schlecht schlimm übel
evil or malignant
arglistig bösartig böse böswillig grausam heimtückisch
malevolent
bösartig maligne
oncology: malignant

malign /məˈlaɪn/ v
lästern schlecht machen schlechtmachen verleumden Übles nachsagen
slander or traduce; to make defamatory statements about

malignant /məˈlɪɡnənt/ adj
bösartig
harmful, malevolent, injurious
bösartig malign
tending to produce death

malinger /məˈlɪŋɡə/ /məˈlɪŋɡɚ/ v
simulieren
to feign illness

malingerer /məˈlɪŋɡəɹə/ n
Simulant Scheinkranke Scheinkranker Simulatin
person who malingers

mall /mæl/ /mɑl/ /mɔːl/ n
Einkaufszentrum
enclosed shopping centre

mallard /ˈmæl.ɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈmælɚd/ n
Stockente
a common and widespread dabbling duck, Anas platyrhynchos

malleability n
Biegsamkeit Geschmeidigkeit Schmiedbarkeit
the quality or state of being malleable

malleable /ˈmæli.əbəl/ adj
verformbar schmiedbar formbar biegbar biegsam dehnbar
able to be hammered into thin sheets
beeinflußbar dehnbar flexibel formbar veränderlich
liable to change

malleate /ˈmæl.i.eɪt/ /ˈmæl.i.ɪt/ v
hämmern schmieden
to beat into shape with a hammer

mallet /ˈmælɪt/ n
Holzhammer Gummihammer Klopfholz
small maul

malleus /ˈmæl.i.əs/ n
Hammer Malleus
the small hammer-shaped bone of the middle ear

mallow /ˈmæloʊ/ /ˈmæləʊ/ n
Malve
any of a group of plants in several genera of the taxonomic family Malvaceae

malmsey /ˈmɑ(l)mzi/ /ˈmɑːmzɪ/ n
Malvasier
wine made from malvasia

malnourished adj
unterernährt
suffering from malnutrition

malnutrition n
Unterernährung Mangelernährung
lack of adequate nourishment

malonic anhydride n
Malonsäureanhydrid

malparkage n
Falschparken
An act of illegal parking

malpractice n
Behandlungsfehler Kunstfehler
the improper treatment of a patient by a physician that results in injury or loss

malt /mɑlt/ n
Malz
sprouted grain used in brewing

malt /mɑlt/ v
mälzen
to convert grain into malt

malt whisky n
Malt Whisky
whisky made from malted barley

malthouse n
Mälzerei
plant

maltodextrin n
Maltodextrin
type of dextrin

maltose n
Maltose Malzzucker
the disaccharide C12H22O11

maltreat /malˈtɹiːt/ v
misshandeln
treat badly

maltreatment /malˈtɹiːtmənt/ n
Misshandlung
cruel or harmful treatment

malvasia /ˌmalvəˈsɪə/ /ˌmælvəˈsi.ə/ n
Malvasier
grapevine used to make malmsey

malware /ˈmæl.weə(ɹ)/ n
Schadsoftware
software developed to cause harm to a computer system

mama bear n
Helikoptermutti
protective woman

mamba n
Mamba
venomous snake

mambo /ˈmæmbəʊ/ /ˈmɑmboʊ/ n
Mambo
Latin American music genre

mammal /ˈmæməl/ n
Säugetier
animal of the class Mammalia

mammary gland n
Milchdrüse
milk-secreting gland

mammogram n
Mammogramm
X-ray picture of the breasts

mammography n
Mammografie Mammographie
X-ray examination of the breasts

mammoth /ˈmæməθ/ n
Mammut
elephant-like mammal

mamzer n
Mamser Mamzer
person of illegitimate birth

man /mæn/ [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] interjection
Mann
an interjection used to place emphasis upon something or someone

man /mæn/ [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] n
Mann Herr
adult male human
Mensch Mann
human
Spielfigur Stein Schachfigur Figur
piece in board games

man /mæn/ [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] v
bemannen
to supply with staff or crew
bemannen besetzen
to take up position in order to operate something

man in the moon pn
Mann im Mond
human face in the full moon

man is the measure of all things phraseologicalUnit
der Mensch ist das Maß aller Dinge

man of few words n
Schweiger
man who doesn't speak much

man of letters n
Literat Literatin
a literary man

man of the world n
Mann von Welt
worldly man

man overboard interjection
Mann über Bord
cry indicating someone has fallen over the side

man proposes, God disposes proverb
der Mensch denkt, Gott lenkt
things don't always work out as they were planned

man's best friend n
bester Freund des Menschen
an affectionate term for a dog

man-bag n
Herrenhandtasche
small bag used by men

man-day n
Personentag Arbeitstag
one person's working time

man-eater n
Menschenfresser
animal that eats humans
cannibal
Vamp
woman

man-made adj
menschengemacht
created by a human

man-midwife n
Entbindungshelfer Entbindungspfleger Geburtshelfer
man who assists women in childbirth

man-of-war /man.ə(v)ˈwɔː/ /mæn.ə(v)ˈwɔɹ/ /mɛn.ɘ(v)ˈwoː/ n
Kriegsschiff
armed naval vessel

manacle /ˈmænək(ə)l/ /ˈmænəkəl/ n
Handschellen
shackle for the wrist

manage /ˈmænɪdʒ/ v
schaffen
to achieve without fuss, or without outside help
verwalten leiten
to direct or be in charge
hinbekommen schaffen
to succeed at an attempt

manageable /ˈmænəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ /ˈmænɪd͡ʒəbl̩/ adj
handhabbar
capable of being managed

managed code n
verwalteter Code verwalteter Kode

management /ˈmænədʒmənt/ /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ n
Führung Verwaltung Leitung Management Handhabung Regie
administration; the process or practice of managing

management system /ˈmænɪdʒmənt ˌsɪstəm/ n
Managementsystem

manager /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒɚ/ n
Direktor Manager Verwalter
person whose job is to manage something

managing director n
Geschäftsführer Geschäftsführerin
the chief executive of a limited company

manatee /ˈmæn.əˌtiː/ n
Manati Rundschwanzseekuh
any of several plant-eating marine mammals, of family Trichechidae

mandarin /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/ n
Mandarin
Chinese Imperial bureaucrat

mandarin duck /ˈmændəɹɪn dʌk/ n
Mandarinente
bird

mandarin fish n
Aucha-Barsch
carnivorous freshwater fish
Mandarinfisch
colorful saltwater fish

mandarin orange n
Mandarine
fruit
tree

mandatary /mænˈdeɪtəɹi/ n
Mandatar
one who receives a mandate

mandate /ˈmæn.deɪt/ n
Mandat
official command

mandatory /ˈmæn.də.t(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔ.ɹi/ adj
obligatorisch zwingend notwendig
obligatory

mandible /ˈmændɪb(ə)l/ n
Unterkiefer Unterkieferknochen
lower jaw
Mandibel
mouthpart of an arthropod

mandibular adj
mandibulär
of or pertaining to the mandible

mandocello n
Mandoloncello
string instrument

mandola n
Mandola
musical instrument

mandolin /ˈmændəlɪn/ n
Mandoline
musical instrument

mandorla /mænˈdɔː(ɹ)lə/ n
Mandorla
A vesica piscis-shaped aureola

mandrake n
Alraune
botany

mandrel /ˈmæn.dɹəl/ n
Dorn Drehstift Mandrell Montagedorn Scheibenträger Spanndorn
component that guides, grips or clamps
Aufweitdorn Dorn Drehstift Ringriegel Spreizdorn
object used as an aid for shaping a material

mandrill /ˈmæn.dɹɪl/ n
Mandrill
Mandrillus sphinx

mane /meɪn/ n
Mähne
longer hair growth around head of male lions
longer hair growth on back of neck of a horse

maneb n
Maneb
fungicide

maned rat n
Mähnenratte
long-haired and bushy-tailed East African rodent

maned wolf n
Mähnenwolf
Chrysocyon brachyurus

manes /meɪnz/ /ˈmɑːneɪz/ n
Manen
spirits of the dead

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ n
Manöver
a large training exercise of military troops
a movement, often one performed with difficulty

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ v
manövrieren
to move carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position

maneuverable adj
manövrierfähig
able to be maneuvered

manga /ˈmæŋɡə/ n
Manga
comic originated in Japan
comic done in Japanese style

mangaka n
Mangaka Mangazeichner
a professional manga or anime artist

manganese /ˈmæŋɡəniz/ /ˈmæŋɡəniːz/ n
Mangan
chemical element

manganese group n
Mangangruppe

manganese tetrafluoride n
Mangantetrafluorid

manganin n
Manganin
manganin

manganometric adj
manganometrisch

manganometry n
Manganometrie

mange /meɪndʒ/ n
Grind Krätze Räude Skabies Tierräude
skin disease

mangelwurzel n
Futterrübe Runkelrübe
a root vegetable

manger /ˈmeɪn.dʒə(ɹ)/ n
Krippe
trough for animals to eat from

mangle /ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/ n
Mangel Rollmangel Wäschemangel
a hand-operated device with rollers for wringing laundry

mangle /ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/ v
kalandrieren verstümmeln zerfleischen zurichten
to change, mutilate or disfigure
mangeln auswringen wringen
to wring laundry

mango /ˈmæŋɡoʊ/ /ˈmæŋɡəʊ/ n
Mango
fruit
Mangobaum Mango
tropical fruit tree Mangifera indica

mango juice n
Mangosaft
juice

mangosteen /ˈmæŋɡəstiːn/ n
Mangostane
fruit

mangrove /ˈmæŋɡɹoʊv/ /ˈmæŋɡɹəʊv/ n
Mangrove
habitat
Mangrovenbaum
tropical tree or shrub that grows in shallow water

mangy /ˈmeɪndʒi/ adj
schäbig
räudig krätzig
afflicted with mange

manhandle v
misshandeln
to handle roughly

manhole /mænhəʊl/ n
Kontrollschacht Mannloch
a hole in the ground used to access the sewers or other underground vaults and installations

manhood /ˈmænhʊd/ n
Gemächte Männlichkeit männliche Genitalien männliche Geschlechtsteile
male genitalia
Mannsein Männlichkeit
state of being a man as distinguished from a child or a woman.
Menschentum Menschheit Menschsein
state of being human

manhunt n
Fahndung Menschenjagd
organized search

mania /ˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ n
Manie Fimmel
excessive desire
Manie
violent derangement

maniac /ˈmeɪniˌæk/ n
Irre
insane person

manic /ˈmænɪk/ adj
manisch
suffering from mania

manic-depressive adj
manisch-depressiv
exhibiting manic depression

manicure /ˈmæ.nɪ.kjʊɹ/ n
Maniküre
cosmetic treatment for the fingernails

manicurist n
Maniküre Handpfleger Handpflegerin Manikürist Maniküristin Nagelpfleger
manicurist

manifest /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ adj
manifest
evident to the senses, especially to the sight; apparent

manifest /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ n
Ladungsliste
list of passengers or goods
Manifest
obsolete: public declaration

manifest /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ v
manifestieren
to show plainly; to make to appear distinctly

manifestation /ˌmanɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/ /ˌmænɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/ n
Erscheinung Manifestation
the act or process of becoming manifest

manifesto /ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.to(ʊ)/ /ˌmæn.ɪˈfɛs.təʊ/ n
Manifest
public declaration

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ adj
mannigfach vielfach vielfältig wiederkehrend
exhibited at diverse times or in various ways
vielfältig mannigfaltig
various in kind or quality

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ n
Mannigfaltigkeit
locally Euclidean space
Sammler Verteiler
pipe fitting

manioc /ˈmæ.ni.ɒk/ /ˈmæ.niˌɑk/ n
Mandiok
tropical plant

maniple /ˈmænɪpəl/ n
Manipel
division of the Roman army
vestment

manipulability n
Manipulierbarkeit
condition of being manipulable

manipulatable adj
manipulierbar
able to be manipulated

manipulate /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/ v
manipulieren
influence or manage

manipulation /mə.nɪ.pju.leɪ.ʃən/ /ˈmən.ɪpˌjʊu.leɪ.ʃʌn/ n
Manipulation Manipulieren Manipulierung
devious management
Manipulation
practice of manipulating

manipulative /məˈnɪpjələtɪv/ adj
manipulativ
describing a person who manipulates others

manitou /ˈmanɪtuː/ n
Manitu
A god or spirit as the object of religious awe or ritual among some American Indians

mankind /mænˈkaɪnd/ n
Menschheit Menschengeschlecht
human race
Männer
men collectively, as opposed to all women

manky /ˈmæŋki/ adj
ekelig eklig verdreckt widerlich
unpleasantly dirty and disgusting

manliness n
Männlichkeit Mannhaftigkeit
similarity to man

manly /ˈmænli/ adj
männlich
having the characteristics of a man

manna /ˈmænə/ n
Manna
food

manna ash n
Blumen-Esche Manna-Esche
Fraxinus ornis

manned /mænd/ adj
bemannt
operated by a person

mannequin /ˈmænəˌkɪn/ n
Mannequin Model
a person who models clothes
Schaufensterpuppe Gliederpuppe Modellpuppe
model of the human body used for the displaying of clothes

manner /ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/ n
Manier
way of performing or effecting; method or style

manner of articulation n
Artikulationsart
configuration and interaction of the articulators

mannerism n
Manierismus
group unconscious habitual behaviors

manners /ˈmæn.ɚz/ n
Manieren
etiquette

manoeuvrability n
Manövrierbarkeit Manövrierfähigkeit
quality of being manoeuvrable

manometer /məˈnɑmədəɹ/ /məˈnɑmɪtɚ/ /məˈnɒmɪtə/ n
Manometer Druckmessgerät
instrument to measure pressure

manor /ˈmænə/ /ˈmænəɹ/ n
Herrschaft
feudal district
Gut Landgut Manor Rittergut
landed estate
Gutshaus Herrenhaus
mansion

mansard roof n
Mansarddach
a roof with a shallower slope descending into a steeper slope

manse /mæns/ n
Pfarrhaus
house inhabited by the minister of a parish

manservant n
Diener
male servant

mansion /ˈmæn(t)ʃən/ n
Herrenhaus Anwesen Villa
large house or building

manslaughter n
Totschlag fahrlässige Tötung mit Todesfolge
act of killing unlawfully

manslayer n
Totschläger
one who commits manslaughter

mansplain /manˈspleɪn/ /ˌmænˈspleɪn/ v
herrklären mansplainen

mansplaining n
Herrklären

manta ray /ˈmæntəɹeɪ/ n
Riesenmanta Mantarochen
any of several very large pelagic rays

mantel /ˈmæn.təl/ n
Kaminregal
shelf above a fireplace

mantelpiece /ˈmæntlpiːs/ n
Kaminsims
shelf

mantilla /manˈtɪlə/ /mænˈti(j)ə/ n
Mantilla Mantille
Spanish lace veil worn over a woman's hair and shoulders
woman's light cloak

mantis n
Gottesanbeterin
any of various large insects of the order Mantodea

mantis shrimp n
Fangschreckenkrebs
stomatopod

mantissa n
Mantisse
part of a logarithm after the decimal point

mantle /ˈmæn.təl/ n
Hirnrinde Rinde
anatomy: cerebral cortex
Mantel Hülle Umhüllung
figurative: anything that covers or conceals something else
Mantel Erdmantel
geology: layer of the Earth
Glühstrumpf
incandescent gauze in a gas lamp
Mantel
zoology: body wall of a mollusc
clothing like an open robe or cloak

mantled guereza n
Mantelaffe
Colobus guereza

mantling n
Helmdecke
heraldry: drapery behind and around a coat of arms

mantra /ˈmæn.tɹə/ /ˈmɑn.tɹə/ n
Mantra
a phrase repeated to assist concentration during meditation
a slogan or phrase often repeated
the hymn portions of the Vedas

manual /ˈman.j(ʊ)əl/ /ˈmænjə(wə)l/ adj
manuell
performed with the hands

manual /ˈman.j(ʊ)əl/ /ˈmænjə(wə)l/ n
Handbuch
handbook or booklet that instructs
Schaltgetriebe
manual transmission
Manual
musical keyboard

manual labor n
Handarbeit
physical work

manually adv
manuell
by hand

manufacture /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ/ /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/ n
Herstellung Produktion
action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale
Produkt
anything made, formed or produced; product

manufacture /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ/ /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/ v
fabrizieren
to create false evidences
herstellen anfertigen erzeugen
to make things
herstellen
to produce goods

manufacturer /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ(ɹ)ɚ/ n
Hersteller
one who manufactures

manufacturing n
Herstellung Produktion
create goods from materials

manul n
Manul Pallaskatze
Otocolobus manul

manumission /mænjʊˈmɪʃən/ n
Freilassung
release from slavery, freedom, the act of manumitting

manumit /mænjʊˈmɪt/ v
freilassen freisprechen
to free one's slave

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjʊə/ n
Mist Dung Odel
excrement

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjʊə/ v
düngen
to apply manure

manuscript /ˈmænjəˌskɹɪpt/ adj
Manuskript Handscrift
handwritten, or by extension typewritten

manuscript /ˈmænjəˌskɹɪpt/ n
Handschrift Kodex Manuskript
Handschrift
book, composition or any other document, written by hand

manwhore n
Stricher
a man who sells his body for money; a male prostitute
promiscuous man

many /ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈmɪni/ determiner
viele
an indefinite large number of

many a mickle makes a muckle proverb
Kleinvieh macht auch Mist
lot of small amounts together become a large amount

many thanks interjection
besten Dank vielen Dank
many thanks

manège n
Dressierkunst Reitkunst
art
Reitschule
school
Reitbahn Reitplatz
unroofed arena

map /mæp/ n
Abbildung
function
Karte Landkarte Plan
visual representation of an area

map /mæp/ v
abbilden
to act as a function on
kartografieren abbilden
to create a visual representation of a territory

maple /ˈmeɪpl̩/ n
Ahorn
tree of the Acer genus

maple leaf n
Ahornblatt
leaf

maple sugar n
Ahornzucker
type of sugar made from boiled maple sap

maple syrup n
Ahornsirup
syrup made from the sap of the sugar maple

maquette /mæˈkɛt/ n
Makette
A preliminary model or sketch

mar /mɑɹ/ /mɑː(ɹ)/ v
beeinträchtigen stören verderben versauen verunstalten
to spoil, to damage

marabou n
Marabu
large wading bird native to Africa

marantic /məˈɹantɪk/ adj
marastisch

maraschino cherry n
Belegkirsche Cocktailkirsche Maraschino-Kirsche
preserved, sweetened cherry

marasmus /məˈɹæz.məs/ n
Marasmus
wasting disease

marathon /ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ /ˈmæɹəθən/ n
Marathon
road race
any extended or sustained activity

maraud /mɘˈɹoːd/ /məˈɹɔd/ /məˈɹɔːd/ v
marodieren
intransitive: to move about in roving fashion looking for plunder
plündern
transitive: to raid and pillage

marauder n
Marodeur
one who moves about in roving fashion looking for plunder

marble /ˈmɑɹbəl/ /ˈmɑːbəl/ n
Marmor
crystalline limestone
Murmel
spherical ball

marble /ˈmɑɹbəl/ /ˈmɑːbəl/ v
marmorieren
to cause to have the streaked appearance of marble

marble cake n
Marmorkuchen
cake with two or more colours

marbled adj
marmorn
composed of marble
geädert marmoriert
having marbling
durchwachsen marmoriert
interlaced with fat
marmoriert marmorn
resembling marble

marbled cat n
Marmorkatze
Pardofelis marmorata

marcasite /ˈmɑɹ.kə.sɑɪ̯t/ /ˈmɑːkəsʌɪt/ n
Markasit
mineral

marcassin /mɑːˈkasɪn/ n
Frischling
young wild boar

march /mɑɹtʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ n
Marsch
formal, rhythmic way of walking
Parade Marsch
political rally or parade
Marsch Marschmusik
song in the genre of music written for marching
Fortgang Lauf
steady forward movement or progression
Mark
region at a frontier governed by a marquess
border region

march /mɑɹtʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ v
in den Krieg ziehen
go to war; make military advances
marschieren
walk with long, regular strides

march to the beat of a different drum v
aus der Art schlagen aus der Reihe tanzen
to do things unconventionally

marchioness /ˈmɑɹʃənɨs/ n
Marquise
wife of a marquess

mare /mɛə/ /mɛəɹ/ n
Mare
planetology: dark circular plain

mare /mɛə/ /mɛəɹ/ /ˈmɑːɹeɪ/ n
Alb Drude Mahr Nachtalb
evil spirit

mare /mɛə/ /mɛəɹ/ /ˈmɛ(ə)ɹ/ n
Stute Mähre Pferdeweibchen
female horse

mare's milk n
Stutenmilch
white liquid produced by the mammary glands of a mare

margarine /ˈmɑɹ.dʒə.ɹɪn/ /ˈmɑː.dʒə.ɹɪn/ n
Margarine
spread

margarita /ˌmɑɹ.ɡəˈɹi.tə/ /ˌmɑː.ɡəɹˈiː.tə/ n
Margarita
cocktail with tequila, orange liqueur, and lime

margay n
Langschwanzkatze
Leopardus wiedii

margin /ˈmɑːdʒɪn/ /ˈmɑːɹdʒ(ə)n/ n
Seitenrand Marge
edge of the paper that remains blank
Marge Gewinnspanne Gewinnmarge
yield or profit

marginal note n
Randnotiz Randvermerk
note in the margin

marginal sea n
Randmeer
part of ocean

marginalia /mɑɹdʒɪˈneɪli.ə/ /mɑːdʒɪˈneɪli.ə/ n
Randnote
notes in the margin of document

marginalize v
exkludieren marginalisieren
relegate something to margins or to a lower limit

margravate /ˈmɑːɡɹəveɪt/ n
Markgrafschaft
territory governed by a margrave

margrave /ˈmɑɹɡɹeɪv/ /ˈmɑːɡɹeɪv/ n
Markgraf
hereditary prince
military officer in charge of German border area

marigold /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡəʊld/ /ˈmɛɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ n
Ringelblume
Calendula
Studentenblume Tagetes
Tagetes

marijuana /ˌmæɹɪˈwɑː.nə/ /ˌmɛɹɪˈwɑ.nə/ n
Marihuana
the drug

marimba /mə.ˈɹɪm.bə/ n
Marimbaphon
musical instrument

marina /məˈɹinə/ n
Jachthafen Marina Bootshafen
harbour

marinade n
Marinade
liquid mixture

marinate v
marinieren
soak in marinade

marine /məˈɹiːn/ n
Marineinfanterist
member of a marine corps

marine biologist n
Meeresbiologe Meeresbiologin
someone who studies marine biology

marine biology n
Meeresbiologie
branch of biology

marine corps /məˈɹinˌkɔɹ/ /məˈɹinˌkɔɹz/ n
Marine Marineinfanterie Marineinfanteriekorps
military organization of marines who are trained and equipped to fight on or from ships

marine mammal n
Meeressäuger Meeressäugetier
mammal living in seawater

marionette n
Marionette
string puppet

marionettist /ˌmæɹɪəˈnɛtɪst/ n
Marionettenspieler Marionettenspielerin
A marionette-puppeteer

marital /ˈmaɹɪtəl/ /ˈmæɹɪtəl/ adj
ehelich
pertaining to marriage

marital rape n
vergewaltigung in der ehe
rape by an intimate partner

marital status n
Familienstand
term describing relationship

maritime /ˈmæ.ɹɪˌtaɪm/ adj
See maritim
bordering on the sea

maritime pine n
Seekiefer
a pine tree

marjoram /ˈmɑɹd͡ʒəɹəm/ /ˈmɑːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəm/ n
Majoran
culinary herb
plant

mark /mɑɹk/ /mɑːk/ n
Note Zensur
academic score
Zeichen Markierung
indication for reference or measurement
Mark Reichsmark
unit of currency

mark /mɑɹk/ /mɑːk/ v
beflecken markieren
blemish
korrigieren
correct
markieren kennzeichnen
indicate
markieren
put a mark upon
decken
sports: to follow a player
merken markieren
take note of

mark of Cain n
Kainsmal Kainszeichen
stigma of shame

marker n
Markierung
object to mark location

marker interface n
Markierungsschnittstelle

marker interface pattern n
Markierungsschnittstelle

marker pen n
Filzstift Filzschreiber Marker Textmarker
pen

market /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈmɑːkɪt/ n
Markt
group of potential customers
organised event of trading
total sum of trading
geographical area where a commercial demand exists
formally organized system of trading in specified goods or effects
Markt Marktplatz
spacious site for trading
Markt-
used attributively

market /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈmɑːkɪt/ v
vermarkten
to make available and promote

market basket n
Warenkorb
a fixed list of items

market economy n
Marktwirtschaft
economy in which and services are exchanged in a free market

market failure n
Marktversagen
a situation in which the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient

market gardening n
Gemüseanbau Handelsgärtnerei
the growing of vegetables for market

market price n
Marktpreis
going price

market share n
Marktanteil
percentage of some market

market square n
Marktplatz
open area in a town housing a public market

market town n
Marktgemeinde
town that has a traditional right to hold a regular market

market-garden n
Gärtnerei
garden for growing vegetables to sell

marketing n
Marketing
the promotion, distribution and selling of a product or service

marketplace n
Marktplatz
open area in a town housing a public market
space, actual or metaphorical, in which a market operates
the world of commerce and trade

markhor /ˈmɑɹkɔɹ/ /ˈmɑːkɔː/ n
Schraubenziege
Capra falconeri

marking gauge n
Streichmaß

markka n
Finnische Mark Finnmark Mark
unit of currency

marksman /ˈmɑɹksmən/ n
Präzisionsschütze Scharfschütze
a man skilled in shooting at a target

marksmanship /ˈmɑɹksmənʃɪp/ n
Scharfschießen
ability to shoot accurately at a target

markswoman n
Präzisionsschützin Scharfschützin
woman skilled in shooting target

markup /ˈmɑː(ɹ)k.ʌp/ n
Auszeichnung
notation used to indicate how text should be displayed

markup language n
Auszeichnungssprache
computer language using markups

marl /mɑɹl/ /mɑːl/ n
Mergel
a mixed earthy substance

marlinspike n
Marlspieker

marmalade /ˈmɑɹ.mə.leɪd/ /ˈmɑː.mə.leɪd/ n
Marmelade
jam

marmoset /ˈmɑɹməsət/ n
Marmosette
small monkey

marmot /ˈmɑɹ.mət/ n
Murmeltier
rodent of the genera Marmota

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ adj
Maroon- der Maroons
associated with Maroon culture, communities or peoples
weinrot bordeauxrot kastanienbraun rotbraun
color

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ n
Ausgesetzte Ausgesetzter Ausgestossene Ausgestossener Ausgestoßene Ausgestoßener
castaway
Maroon Maroon-Frauen Maroon-Männer
runaway slave
Bordeaux Kastanienbraun Rotbaun Weinrot
dark red, somewhat brownish colour

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ v
aussetzen im Stich lassen von der Außenwelt abschneiden
to abandon

marque n
Marke
brand of a manufactured product

marquee /mɑː(ɹ)ˈkiː/ n
Laufschrift Lauftext
a banner on a web page displaying text that scrolls horizontally
Festzelt
large tent
Markise Vordach
projecting canopy

marquess /ˈmɑɹ.kwɪs/ /ˈmɑː.kwɪs/ n
Marquis Markgraf
title of nobility

marriage /ˈmæɹɪdʒ/ n
Ehe
close union
Verheiratung Ehe
joining of two parts
Ehe Heirat
state of being married
union of two people
Heirat Trauung Hochzeit Eheschließung
wedding

marriage agency n
Heiratagentur Heiratsbüro
business

marriage certificate n
Trauschein
document

marriage of convenience n
Konvenienzehe Vernunftehe
marriage motivated by some reason other than love

married /ˈmæɹ.id/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪd/ adj
verheiratet
In a state of marriage; having a wife or a husband
In a state of marriage; having a wife

married couple n
Ehepaar
two people who are married to each other

marron glacé /məˌɹɑn ɡləˈseɪ/ /ˌmaɹɒ̃ ˈɡlaseɪ/ n
glasierte Marone
chestnut preserved in sugar or syrup and flavoured with vanilla

marrow /ˈmæɹoʊ/ /ˈmæɹəʊ/ n
Flaschenkürbis
kind of vegetable
Mark
substance inside bones

marrowbone n
Markknochen
bone with edible marrow

marry /ˈmæɹi/ /ˈmæɹɪ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ v
heiraten
to be joined in marriage
heiraten verheiraten freien
to take a husband or wife
verheiraten heiraten
to unite in wedlock

marry me phraseologicalUnit
heirate mich
marriage proposal to a man (the shortest form)
marriage proposal to a woman (the shortest form)

marry up v
sich hochheiraten
to marry someone of a higher class

marsh /mɑɹʃ/ /mɑː(ɹ)ʃ/ n
Sumpf Moor Marsch
area of low, wet land

marsh buck n
Sumpfantilope
Tragelaphus spekii

marsh sandpiper n
Teichwasserläufer
Tringa stagnatilis

marsh tit n
Sumpfmeise
bird

marsh warbler n
Sumpfrohrsänger
Acrocephalus palustris

marshal /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ n
Marschall Feldmarschall
military officer of the highest rank
Marschall
officer in the household of a medieval prince or lord

marshalling n
Marshalling

marshalling yard n
Rangierbahnhof

marshmallow /mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/ /ˈmɑɹʃˌmɛl.oʊ/ n
Marshmallow Mäusespeck
confectionery
Eibisch
plant

marshrutka n
Marschrutka Sammeltaxi
share taxi

marshy /ˈmɑɹʃi/ adj
sumpfig

marsupial /mɑɹˈsupi.əl/ /mɑːˈsuːpi.əl/ n
Beuteltier
mammal of which the female typically has a pouch

marsupialization n
Marsupialisation
surgical technique

marsupium n
Beutel
pouch of a marsupial

marten /ˈmɑɹ.tən/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ n
Marder
mammal

martensite n
Martensit
solution of carbon in iron

martial /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ adj
martialisch
kriegerisch soldatisch
characteristic of or befitting a warrior
kriegerisch kampflustig martialisch
of, relating to, or suggestive of war
militärisch soldatisch
relating to or connected with armed forces or military life

martial art n
Kampfkunst Kampfsport
fighting style
Kriegskunst
military prowess

martial law n
Ausnahmezustand Kriegsrecht
rules by military authorities

martin /ˈmɑɹ.tɪn/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ n
Mehlschwalbe
bird

martini /ˌmɑɹˈtini/ n
Martini
cocktail

martlet n
Merlette
depiction of a mythological bird

martyr /ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ n
Märtyrer
one who sacrifices their life for an important cause
one who suffers greatly, even involuntarily
Märtyrer Märtyrerin
one willing to be killed for religion

martyrdom /ˈmɑː(ɹ).tə(ɹ).dəm/ n
Martyrium
Märtyrertod
condition of a martyr

martyrology n
Martyrologium
list of martyred Christian saints

marvel /ˈmɑɹvl̩/ /ˈmɑːvl̩/ v
wundern
become filled with wonderment

marvel of Peru n
Nachtschön Wunderblume falsche Jalappa
Mirabilis jalapa

marvelous /ˈmɑɹvələs/ adj
wunderbar wundersam
exciting wonder or surprise

marzipan /ˈmɑɹzəpæn/ /ˌmɑːzɪˈpæn/ n
Marzipan
confection of almond paste, sugar and egg white

masala chai n
Chai Masala chai
kind of sweet spiced tea

mascara /məˈskɑːɹə/ /ˌmæsˈkæɹə/ /ˌmæsˈkɑːɹə/ n
Wimperntusche Mascara Maskara
eyelash cosmetic

mascarpone n
Mascarpone
cheese

mascot /ˈmæsˌkɑːt/ /ˈmæsˌkɒt/ n
Maskottchen Maskotte
something thought to bring good luck
Haustier Maskottchen
something used to symbolize a sports team or other group

masculine /ˈmæskjulɪn/ /ˈmæskjələn/ /ˈmæskjʊlɪn/ adj
maskulin männlich
grammar: being of the masculine class, being inflected in the masculine manner
having male qualities, not feminine or effeminate
belonging to males; appropriated to, or used by, males
männlich maskulin
of the male sex; biologically male, not female; manly

masculine /ˈmæskjulɪn/ /ˈmæskjələn/ /ˈmæskjʊlɪn/ n
Maskulinum maskulines Genus männliches Geschlecht
(grammar) the masculine gender

masculinity /ˌmæskjəˈlɪnɪti/ n
Männlichkeit Maskulinität
degree or property of being masculine

masculinization n
Maskulinisierung Vermännlichung
act of making masculine

masculinize v
maskulinisieren vermännlichen
make (more) masculine

masculism n
Maskulinismus Maskulismus
a social theory or political movement

masculist adj
maskulinistisch

masculist n
Maskulinist Maskulinistin

maser /ˈmeɪzɚ/ n
Maser
beam of microwaves

mash /mæʃ/ n
Brei
a mass of mixed ingredients
Maische
in brewing

mash /mæʃ/ v
mischen zerstampfen

mashed potatoes n
Kartoffelpüree Kartoffelbrei
dish

mashup /ˈmæʃˌʌp/ n
Mashup
(computing slang) A derivative work consisting of two pieces of (generally digital) media...
Bastard Pop Mashup
(music slang)

mask /mæsk/ /mɑːsk/ n
Maske Verhüllung
cover for the face
Maske
that which disguises

mask /mæsk/ /mɑːsk/ v
maskieren
to disguise; to cover; to hide
to cover, as the face, by way of concealment or defense against injury
to wear a mask; to be disguised in any way

masked ball n
Maskenball
a formal dance with dancers wearing masks

masked lapwing n
Maskenkiebitz
Vanellus miles

masked palm civet n
Larvenroller
Paguma larvata

masking tape n
Kreppband Kreppklebeband Malerband
tape made of a thin paper

masochism /ˈmæs.ə.kɪ.zəm/ n
Masochismus
the enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation

masochist /ˈmæ.səˌkʰɪst/ n
Masochist
someone who enjoys pain or humiliation

masochistic /ˈmæ.səˌkʰɪs.tɪk/ adj
masochistisch
deriving pleasure from abuse, being punished, or dominated

mason /ˈmeɪsən/ n
Maurer
one who builds with stone or brick

masonite n
Masonit
a type of hardboard

masquerade /ˌmæskəˈɹeɪd/ n
Maskerade
act of living under false pretenses; concealment of something by a false or unreal show

mass /mæs/ n
Masse
physics: quantity of matter which a body contains
quantity of matter cohering together to make one body
large quantity; sum
medicine: palpable or visible abnormal globular structure
Messe
religion: celebration of the Eucharist
musical setting of parts of the mass
religion: Eucharist
religion: sacrament of the Eucharist

mass defect n
Massendefekt
difference between the mass of an atom and that of its components

mass difference n
Massendifferenz

mass flow n
Massenstrom

mass fraction n
Massenanteil

mass funeral n
Massenbegräbnis
formalities that accompany a mass burial

mass grave n
Massengrab Sammelgrab
a grave containing many corpses

mass media n
Massenmedien
public communication that reaches a large audience

mass medium n
Massenmedium
means of public communication that reaches a large audience

mass murder n
Massenmord
successive killing of many people

mass murderer n
Massenmörder
someone who commits a mass murder

mass noun n
unzählbares Substantiv
noun describing something that cannot be counted

mass production n
Massenproduktion
process of manufacturing products on a large scale

mass transit n
öffentlicher Verkehr
transportation system

massacre /ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/ n
Massaker
intentional mass killing

massacre /ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/ v
massakrieren
to kill in considerable numbers

massage /məˈsɑʒ/ /ˈmæsɑːʒ/ n
Massage
rubbing, kneading, or hitting muscled part of a body

massage /məˈsɑʒ/ /ˈmæsɑːʒ/ v
schönen
to manipulate data or a document
massieren
to perform a massage on somebody

masses /ˈmæs.ɪz/ n
Massen
people, especially a large number

masseter n
Masseter
the large muscle which raises the under jaw, and assists in mastication

masseur /məˈsuːɹ/ /məˈsɜː/ n
Masseur Masseurin Masseuse
a person who performs massage

masseuse /maˈsɜːz/ /məˈsuːs/ n
Masseurin
a female masseur

massif /mæˈsiːf/ n
Massiv
principal mountain mass

massive /ˈmæs.ɪv/ adj
massiv
massive

massively multiplayer online role-playing game n
Massen-Mehrspieler-Online-Rollenspiel
online computer role-playing game

massless adj
masselos
having no mass

mast /mæst/ /mɑːst/ n
Mast
support of a sail

mastectomy n
Mastektomie Brustamputation
surgical procedure to remove all or part of the breast

master /ˈmastə/ /ˈmæstɚ/ /ˈmɑːstə/ n
Meister
expert at something
someone who has control over something or someone
courtesy title of a man
tradesman who is qualified to teach apprentices
Herrchen Frauchen
owner of an animal or slave

master /ˈmastə/ /ˈmæstɚ/ /ˈmɑːstə/ v
meistern beherrschen
to learn to a high degree

master data n
Stammdaten
information

master key n
Passepartout Generalschlüssel Hauptschlüssel Zentralschlüssel
a key that opens a set of several locks

master of ceremonies n
Zeremonienmeister Conférencier
host at a formal event
Ansager Conférencier Moderator Präsentator Showmaster
someone who conducts a program by introducing performers

master plan n
Gesamtkonzept Masterplan Rahmenplan
a comprehensive document that sets out an overall strategy
Bauleitplan Bebauungsplan Generalplan Hauptbebauungsplan Raumordnung
a graphic outline that shows all the major elements of a building project

master race n
Herrenrasse Herrenvolk
race of people

master's thesis n
Masterarbeit
thesis

mastering n
Bewältigung Meisterung

mastermind /ˈmæs.tɚˌmaɪnd/ /ˈmɑː.stə.mʌɪnd/ n
Drahtzieher
person responsible for a major operation
Superhirn
person with extraordinary intellect

masterpiece /ˈmæstɚˌpis/ /ˈmɑːstəˌpiːs/ n
Meisterwerk Meisterstück
piece of work that has been given much critical praise

masterstroke n
Meisterleistung
Action demonstrating great skill

masterwork n
Meisterwerk
piece done to be ranked a master

masterwort /ˈmɑːstəwəːt/ n
Sterndolde
Astrantia spp.
Meisterwurz
Peucedanum ostruthium

mastery /ˈmæstəɹi/ n
Meisterschaft

mastic /ˈmæstɪk/ n
Dichtmasse Dichtstoff Gummimasse Versiegelung
the flexible, waterproof filler
Mastix Mastix-Baum Mastix-Pistazie Mastix-Strauch Mastixpistazienstrauch Mastixstrauch
the shrub or tree Pistacia lentiscus
Mastix
the tree's resin

mastiff /ˈmæstɪf/ n
Dogge
mastiff

mastitis n
Mastadenitis Mastitis
inflammation of a breast or udder

masturbate /ˈmaːstəbæɪt/ /ˈmæstəbeɪt/ /ˈmæstɚbeɪt/ v
masturbieren
to masturbate

masturbation /ˌmæstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌmæstɚˈbeɪʃən/ n
Masturbation Selbstbefriedigung Onanie
manual erotic stimulation of the genitals

masturbator n
Masturbierer Onanist Wichser
someone who masturbates

masturbatory /ˌmæs.tɜː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.tə.ɹi/ adj
masturbatorisch
pertaining to masturbation

masu /ˈmasuː/ n
Masu
square wooden box

mat /mæt/ n
Matte
athletics: protective pad
foot wiping device or floor covering
Matte Unterlage
protector

matador /ˈmætədɔɹ/ n
Matador
bullfighter

match /mæt͡ʃ/ n
ebenbürtig
attribute equaling or exceeding
Match Spiel Wettkampf Wettspiel
sporting event
Streichholz Zündholz Hölzchen
device to make fire

match /mæt͡ʃ/ v
passen übereinstimmen
to agree; to equal

match fixing n
Match-Fixing Spielmanipulation
the act of losing, or playing to a pre-determined result

match point n
Matchball
state in a game

matcha /ˈmæ.tʃə/ /ˈmɑ.tʃə/ n
Matcha
powdered green tea for ceremonies

matchbox n
Streichholzschachtel
small cardboard box in which matches are kept

matchday n
Spieltag
day with a sporting event

matching /ˈmætʃɪŋ/ adj
zusammenpassend
the same as another; sharing the same design

matchmake v
verkuppeln
to do matchmaking: to set up a date between two people or to arrange a marriage

matchmaker n
Ehestifter Heiratsvermittler Ehestifterin Heiratsvermittlerin Kuppler Kupplerin
someone who finds suitable marriage partners
Streichholzmacher Streichholzmacherin Zündholzmacher Zündholzmacherin
someone who makes matchsticks

matchmaking /ˈmætʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/ n
Eheanbahnung Ehestiftung Heiratsvermittlung Kuppelei
attempt to make two people romantically interested in each other

matchstick n
Streichholz Zündholz
piece of wood

mate /meɪt/ n
Kumpel Mate Matt
Kumpel
friend
Maat
nautical: ship's officer on commercial vessel

mate /meɪt/ v
sich paaren
copulate

mateology n
Mataiologie Matäologie
vain discourse

mater lectionis /ˈmeɪtə lɛktiˈəʊnɪs/ /ˈmeɪtɚ lɛktiˈoʊnɪs/ n
Lesemutter Mater lectionis
consonant used to represent a vowel sound

material /məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/ adj
materiell Material
related to matter
materiell
worldly

material /məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/ n
Stoff Material
cloth
Material Rohstoff
matter
Material
text

material noun n
Materiale Nomen materiale Stoffname

materialism n
Materialismus
philosophical belief
concern over material possessions

materialist /məˈtiːɹɪəlɪst/ adj
materialistisch
having features typical of philosophical materialism

materialist /məˈtiːɹɪəlɪst/ n
Materialist Materialistin
someone who is materialistic

materialistic adj
materialistisch
being overly concerned with possessions
of or concerning philosophical materialism

materialization n
Materialisation
conversion of energy into mass
Materialisation Verkörperung
conversion of something into a physical form

materialize v
materialisieren
to cause to take physical form or to appear

materials science n
Materialwissenschaft Werkstoffkunde
study of materials

maternal /məˈtɜɹnəl/ /məˈtɜːnəl/ adj
mütterlich
of or pertaining to a mother
related through the mother, or her side of the family

maternal aunt n
Tante mütterlicherseits
one's mother's sister

maternal death n
Schwangerschaftstod
death of a woman that occurs directly related to the procreative process

maternal uncle n
Onkel
brother of one's mother

maternity leave n
Erziehungsurlaub Mutterschaftsurlaub Mutterschutz
leave of absence

maternity ward n
Entbindungsstation
hospital ward

mates' rates n
Freundschaftspreis

math /mæθ/ /mɑːθ/ n
Mathe
short form of mathematics

mathematical /ˌmæθəˈmætəkəl/ /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/ adj
mathematisch
of, or relating to mathematics
rechnerisch
possible but highly improbable

mathematical economics n
Wirtschaftsmathematik
sub-field of economics

mathematically adv
mathematisch
according to or using mathematics

mathematician /ˈmæθ(.ə)ˌmə.tɪʃ.ən/ n
Mathematiker Mathematikerin
expert in mathematics

mathematics /mæθ(ə)ˈmætɪks/ n
Mathematik
field of study

mathematizable adj
mathematisierbar
able to be transcribed in mathematical concepts

mathesis /məˈθiːsɪs/ n
Mathesis
learning

maths /mæθs/ n
Mathe
short form of mathematics

matinee /ˈmætɪˌneɪ/ n
Matinee Matinée
a showing of a movie or theatrical performance in the afternoon

mating /ˈmeɪtɪŋ/ n
Paarung Begattung
pairing of organisms for copulation

mating season n
Paarungszeit
time of year during which animals mate

matins n
Mette
Earliest canonical hours

matriarch /ˈmeɪt(ʃ)ɹiɑɹk/ /ˈmeɪtɹɪˌɑːk/ n
Matriarchin
a female leader of a family, a tribe or an ethnic or religious group

matriarchal adj
matriarchal matriarchalisch matriarchisch
governed by a matriarch

matriarchy n
Matriarchat
social system

matricide n
Muttermord
killing of one's mother
Muttermörder Muttermörderin
person who kills their mother

matriculant n
Abiturient Abiturientin
one who has matriculated or been registered on a list or roll

matriculation n
Einschreibung Immatrikulation
enrollment in a college or university

matrimony /ˈmatɹɪməni/ /ˈmætɹɪmoʊni/ n
Ehe
marriage or the state of being married
Hochzeit Eheschließung Heirat Trauung
the marriage ceremony

matristic adj
matristisch
matristic

matristics n
Matristik
matristics

matrix /ˈmeɪtɹɪks/ /ˈmætɹɪks/ n
Matrix
math: rectangular arrangement of numbers or terms
two-dimensional array
binding component of compound materials
table of data
Matrize
mold for casting a letter (hot metal typesetting)

matronly /ˈmeɪtɹənli/ adj
matronenhaft
in the capacity of a matron

matronymic /ˌmætɹəˈnɪmɪk/ adj
matronymisch metronymisch
matronymic (adjective)

matronymic /ˌmætɹəˈnɪmɪk/ n
Matronym Matronymikon Matronymikum Metronym Metronymikon Muttername
matronymic (noun)

matsutake /maːtsuːˈtaːkiː/ n
Krokodilritterling Matsutake

matte /mæt/ adj
matt
not reflective of light

matte /mæt/ n
Passepartout
decorative border around a picture

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ n
Materie Stoff
basic structural component of the universe
non-antimatter matter
Anlass
cause
Stoff Masse Substanz
kind of substance
Substanz Materie
neurology: nerve tissue type
Angelegenheit
situation, condition, subject or affair
reason for concern

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ v
zählen etwas ausmachen wichtig sein
to be important

matterwave n
Materiewelle

mattock /ˈmætək/ n
Hacke Mattock
agricultural tool

mattress /ˈmætɹɪs/ n
Matratze
a pad on which a person can recline and sleep

maturation n
Reifung
process of becoming mature

maturational adj
Reife-

mature /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈtʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ adj
reif gereift
fully developed
reiflich
profound; careful

mature /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈtʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ v
reifen
to become mature; to ripen

maturity /məˈtʊəɹəti/ /məˈt͡ʃʊəɹəti/ n
Reife
state of being mature, ready or ripe

matutinal /məˈtjutɪnəl/ adj
morgendlich
Of, occurring in, or relating to the early morning

matzo /ˈmætsə/ /ˈmɑːtsə/ n
Matze
thin, unleavened bread

maudlin /ˈmɑd.lɪn/ /ˈmɔːd.lɪn/ adj
larmoyant verheult
affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner
rührselig selbstmitleidig
extravagantly or excessively sentimental; self-pitying

maul n
Spalthammer
heavy, long-handled hammer

maul v
misshandeln
handle in a rough way

mausoleum /ˌmɔ.səˈli.əm/ /ˌmɔː.zəˈliː.əm/ n
Mausoleum
large tomb

mauve /mɔːv/ /məʊv/ n
blasslila malvenfarbig fliederfarben malvenfarben mauve
colour

maven /ˈmeɪvən/ n
Experte Expertin Kenner Kennerin
expert in a given field

maverick /ˈmævəɹik/ /ˈmævəɹɪk/ adj
individualistisch
showing independence in thoughts or actions

maverick /ˈmævəɹik/ /ˈmævəɹɪk/ n
Individualist Querkopf
one who is unconventional or does not abide by rules

maw /mɑ/ /mɔ/ /mɔː/ n
Magen
stomach
Schlund
upper digestive tract
any great, insatiable or perilous opening

maw-worm n
Spulwurm
any parasitic worm which infests the stomach

maxillary adj
maxillar maxillär
of or pertaining to the jaw

maxillary sinus n
Kieferhöhle
paranasal sinus

maxim /ˈmæk.sɪm/ n
Maxime Grundsatz
moral precept

maxima n
Maxima

maximal adj
maximal
Largest, greatest, highest, most

maximalism n
Maximalismus
tendency toward excess

maximization n
Maximierung
act of raising something to its greatest value or extent

maximize v
maximieren
to make as large as possible

maximum /ˈmæksɪməm/ adj
maximal
highest degree

maximum /ˈmæksɪməm/ n
Maximum höchstmöglich
highest limit
Maximum
math: greatest value

may /meɪ/ n
Weißdornblüte
the hawthorn bush or its blossom

may /meɪ/ v
dürfen können
have permission to

may the Force be with you phraseologicalUnit
möge die Macht mid dehr soi möge die Macht mit dir sein
wish someone luck

maybe /ˈmeɪbi/ adv
vielleicht mag sein
as a pro-sentence
vielleicht
indicating a lack of certainty

mayfly n
Eintagsfliege
insect of order Ephemeroptera

mayhem /ˈmeɪhɛm/ n
Chaos
chaos

mayonnaise /ˈmeɪ.ə.neɪz/ /ˈmæn.eɪz/ n
Majonäse Mayonnaise Majo Mayo
dressing

mayor /ˈmeɪ.ɚ/ /ˈmɛə̯/ n
Bürgermeister Bürgermeisterin
leader of a city

mayoral /meɪˈɔ.ɹəl/ /meɪˈɔː.ɹəl/ adj
Bürgermeister- bürgermeisterlich
relating to a mayor (or the office of the mayor)

mayoralty n
Bürgermeisteramt
the office or term of a mayor

mayoress n
Bürgermeisterin
female mayor

maypole n
Maibaum
pole, garlanded with streamers held by people who dance around it to celebrate May Day

maze /ˈmeɪz/ n
Irrgarten
Puzzle to get through

mazel tov /ˈmaz(ə)l ˌtɒf/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɔf/ interjection
masel tov masseltoff masseltopp
(Hebrew/Yiddish) congratulations or good wishes, especially at weddings

mazurka /məˈzʊə(ɹ)kə/ n
Mazurka
dance

me generation n
Ich-Generation Mich-Generation
generation concerned solely with themselves

me too phraseologicalUnit
ich auch
I agree

mea culpa /ˌmeɪ.əˈkʊl.pə/ n
mea culpa meine Schuld
My fault, due to my error

mead /miːd/ n
Met Honigwein
alcoholic drink

meadow /ˈmɛdoʊ/ /ˈmɛdəʊ/ n
Wiese Weide Aue
field or pasture

meadow pipit n
Wiesenpieper
bird

meadowrue n
Wiesenraute
plant

meadowsweet /ˈmɛdoʊˈswit/ /ˈmɛdəʊswiːt/ n
Mädesüß
Filipendula ulmaria

meager /ˈmiɡɚ/ /ˈmiːɡə/ adj
mager
lean
poor, deficient or inferior

meagerness n
Knappheit
state of being meager

meagre /ˈmiːɡɚ/ adj
mager

meagre /ˈmiːɡɚ/ n
Adlerfisch
Argyrosomus regius

meal /miːl/ [miːʟ̩] n
Mahlzeit Essen
food that is prepared and eaten
Mehl
coarse-ground edible part of various grains

meals on wheels n
Essen auf Rädern
service that delivers food to those unable to cook for themselves

mealworm beetle n
Mehlkäfer Schwarzkäfer
mealworm beetle, Tenebrio molitor

mealy /miːli/ adj
mehlig
resembling meal

mealy-mouthed adj
mit mehligem Mund
not forthright

mealybug n
Schmierlaus

mean /miːn/ adj
gemein
causing or intending to cause intentional harm
mittelmäßig
low in quality; inferior
gemein böse
low-minded; acting without consideration of others
Mittel-
having the mean as its value

mean /miːn/ n
Mittel
intermediate value
method by which something is done

mean /miːn/ v
bedeuten
to convey, indicate
to result in; bring about
meinen
to have conviction in what one says
to have intentions of some kind
beabsichtigen
to intend; plan on doing
meinen beabsichtigen bedeuten
to signify

mean value theorem n
Mittelwertsatz
theorem that for a differentiable function on an interval there is a point in the interval where the derivative equals the overall slope

meander /miˈændə(ɹ)/ /miˈændɚ/ n
Windung
winding, crooked or involved course

meander /miˈændə(ɹ)/ /miˈændɚ/ v
mäandern

meandering adj
abschweifend mäanderartig mäandernd
winding, rambling

meanie n
Fiesling
unkind person

meaning /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ n
Bedeutung
definition or connotation of a word
Sinn Bedeutung
significance of a thing, as "the meaning of life"
Bedeutung Sinn
symbolic value of something

meaning of life n
Sinn des Lebens
hypothetical answer to life's ultimate questions

meaningful /ˈminɪŋfʊl/ adj
bedeutend bedeutungsvoll sinnhaft
having meaning, significant

meaningfulness n
Sinnhaftigkeit
state or measure of being meaningful

meaningless adj
bedeutungslos sinnlos
lacking meaning

meaninglessly adv
ausdruckslos bedeutungslos sinnlos
in a meaningless manner

meaninglessness n
Sinnlosigkeit Bedeutungslosigkeit
state of lacking meaning

means /miːnz/ n
Mittel
resources
instrument or condition for attaining a purpose

means of grace n
Gnadenmittel
means by which God gives grace

means of production n
Produktionsmittel
combination of the means of labor and the subject of labor

means of transportation n
Beförderungsmittel Transportmittel
general term for the different kinds of transport facilities that are often used to transport people or cargo in many ways

means to an end /miːnz tuː ən ɛnd/ n
Mittel zum Zweck
method by which a goal is achieved

meantime /ˈmiːntaɪm/ adv
unterdessen
meanwhile

meanwhile /ˈmiːnhwaɪl/ /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ adv
inzwischen unterdessen in der Zwischenzeit zwischenzeitlich
at the same time but elsewhere
inzwischen derweil einstweilen
during the time

measles /ˈmiːzəlz/ n
Masern
acute highly contagious viral disease

measly /ˈmizli/ /ˈmiːzli/ adj
mickrig
small in amount

measurability n
Messbarkeit
susceptibility to measurement

measurable /ˈmɛʒəɹəbəl/ adj
messbar
able to be measured

measure /ˈmeɪʒɚ/ /ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/ n
Messung
act of measuring
Maßnahme Mittel
action to achieve some purpose
Maß Maßstab
criterion
Takt
musical designation
Maß
size ascertained by measuring
special mathematical function

measure /ˈmeɪʒɚ/ /ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/ v
messen
ascertain the quantity of a unit
estimate the unit size
abmessen
obtain or set apart

measure twice and cut once proverb
Zweimal messen, einmal schneiden!
plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action

measure word n
Zählwort
measure word, classifier

measurement /ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmeʒ.ɚ.mənt/ n
Messung
act of measuring
Maß
magnitude determined by measuring

measuring cup n
Messbecher
utensil to measure the volume

meat /mit/ /miːt/ n
Fleisch
animal flesh used as food
any sort of flesh
type of meat
Fruchtfleisch
solid edible part of a plant

meat market n
Fleischerei Fleischmarkt
market where meat is sold

meat safe n
Speiseschrank

meatball n
Fleischklößchen Fleischpflanzl Frikadelle
meatball
Leberfrikadelle
meatball-faggot (pork meatball)

meatgrinder n
Fleischwolf
device for cutting meat

meatless /ˈmiːtləs/ adj
fleischlos
without meat

meatlike adj
fleischartiig fleischig fleischähnelnd fleischähnlich
resembling meat or some aspect of it

meatloaf /ˈmitloʊf/ /ˈmiːtləʊf/ n
Hackbraten Fleischkäse Heuchelhase Wiegebraten falscher Hase faschierter Braten
mixture of ground meat

meaty /ˈmiːti/ adj
fleischartig fleischig
of, relating to, or containing meat

mebibyte n
Mebibyte
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mechanic /məˈkænɪk/ n
Mechaniker Mechanikerin
skilled worker on machinery

mechanical /məˈkæ.nə.kəl/ /mɪˈkanɪk(ə)l/ adj
mechanisch
physics: related to mechanics

mechanical engineer n
Maschinenbauingenieur
someone who specializes in mechanical engineering

mechanical engineering n
Maschinenwesen
subfield of engineering

mechanical pencil n
mechanischer Stift Druckbleistift Minenschreiber
pencil with a retractable lead

mechanically adv
mechanisch
In a mechanical manner

mechanics n
Mechanik
a branch of physics

mechanism /ˈmɛkənɪzm/ n
Mechanismus
mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion

mechanization n
Mechanisierung
the use of machinery to replace human or animal labour

mechanize /ˈmɛkənaɪz/ v
mechanisieren
to equip with machinery

mechatronics n
Mechatronik
synergistic combination

medal /ˈmɛdəl/ [ˈmeɾ.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛd.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛɾ.ɫ̩] n
Medaille
stamped metal disc

medal table n
Medaillenspiegel

medalist /ˈmɛdəlɪst/ n
Medaillengewinner Medaillengewinnerin
one who has received a medal

medallion /məˈdæljən/ n
Medaillon
large decorative medal

meddle /ˈmɛd.əl/ v
einmischen
to interfere in affairs

meddlesome adj
lästig aufdringlich vorwitzig zudringlich
inclined to meddle or interfere

media /ˈmiːdi.ə/ /ˈmiːdɪə/ n
Medien
the journalists and other professionals who comprise the mass communication industry

media circus n
Medienhype Medienzirkus
media circus

media democracy n
Mediendemokratie
media democracy

media studies /ˈmiːdi.ə ˈstʌdiz/ n
Medienwissenschaft
academic discipline

media-historical adj
mediengeschichtlich medienhistorisch
of media history

median /ˈmiːdi.ən/ /ˈmiːdɪən/ adj
mittler
having the median as its value

median /ˈmiːdi.ən/ /ˈmiːdɪən/ n
Trennstreifen
area separating two lanes of opposite-direction traffic
Seitenhalbierende
geometry: line segment joining vertex and midpoint of opposing side
Median
statistics: measure of central tendency

mediastinum /ˌmiːdi.əˈstaɪnəm/ n
Mediastinum
the region in mammals

mediate /ˈmidi.ət/ /ˈmidieɪt/ v
vermitteln
intervene between conflicting parties
schlichten
resolve differences

mediatization n
Medialisierung Mediatisierung

mediator /ˈmidieɪtɚ/ n
Vermittler
one who negotiates between parties seeking mutual agreement

mediatory adj
mediatorisch vermittelnd
of or relating to mediation

medical /ˈmɛdɪkl̩/ adj
medizinisch
of the practice of medicine

medical certificate n
Attest Gesundheitszeugnis
statement from a physician

medical history n
KG Krankengeschichte
details about patient's previous medical experiences

medical school n
medizinische Fakultät
school that teaches medicine

medical tourism n
Medizintourismus
type of tourism

medicate /ˈmɛdɪkeɪt/ v
verschreiben
administer medication

medication /mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Medikation
administration of medicine
Medikation Arzneimittel
one or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient

medicinal adj
Arznei heilen medikamentös medizinal medizinisch
tending to cure disease

medicinal chemistry n
medizinische Chemie
application of chemical research techniques to the synthesis of pharmaceuticals

medicine /ˈmed(ɪ).sɪn/ /ˈmɛ.də.sən/ /ˈmɛ.dɪ.sɪn/ n
Medizin Heilkunde
field of study
Medizin Medikament Arznei
substance which promotes healing

medicine ball n
Medizinball

medicine man n
Medizinmann
shamanistic healer

medicine woman n
Medizinfrau
shamanistic healer

medieval /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/ /ˌmɛd.i.ˈiː.vəl/ adj
mittelalterlich
of or relating to the Middle Ages
having characteristics associated with the Middle Ages

medieval /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/ /ˌmɛd.i.ˈiː.vəl/ n
mittelalterlich
a medieval thing

medieval literature n
Mittelalterliteratur
literature of the Middle Ages

medieval studies n
Mediävistik
medieval studies

mediocre /ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/ /ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə/ adj
mittelmäßig
having no peculiar or outstanding features

mediocre /ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/ /ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə/ n
Mittelmäßige
person of minor significance, accomplishment or acclaim

mediocrity /miːdɪˈɒkɹɪti/ n
Mittelmaß Mittelmäßigkeit
condition of being mediocre

mediopassive adj
mediopassiv
in the mediopassive voice

meditate v
meditieren
contemplate

meditation /mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/ n
Meditation
devotional contemplation

medium /ˈmiːdɪəm/ adj
mittelgroß
of intermediate size

medium /ˈmiːdɪəm/ n
Medium
format for communicating or presenting information
someone who supposedly conveys information from the spirit world
material or empty space through which signals, waves or forces pass
nature of the surrounding environment

medium dead adj
halbtot
near death

medium rare adj
halb durch
cooked somewhat lightly

medium-sized adj
mittelgroß
having a medium or intermediate size

medium-speed adj
mittelschnell

medlar /ˈmedlɘ/ /ˈmɛdlə/ /ˈmɛdlɚ/ n
Mispel
fruit
tree

medley /ˈmɛdli/ n
Liederstrauß Medley Melodienfolge Melodienreigen Potpourri bunter Melodienstrauß
collection of related songs
Allerlei bunte Mischung buntes Durcheinander
collection or mixture of things

meek /mik/ /miːk/ adj
demütig bescheiden fromm hold lammfromm moderat
humble, modest, or self-effacing
duldsam ergeben gottergeben kleinlaut unterwürfig widerstandslos
submissive, dispirited

meek /mik/ /miːk/ v
zähmen
to tame, to break

meerkat /ˈmɪəkat/ /ˈmɪəɹkæt/ n
Erdmännchen
small carnivorous mammal

meerschaum n
Meerschaum
mineral
smoking pipe

meet /mit/ /miːt/ adj
recht
suitable, right; proper

meet /mit/ /miːt/ v
aufeinandertreffen zusammenstoßen
come together in conflict
entsprechen gerechtwerden nachkommen
comply with
treffen begegnen
encounter by accident
treffen
see through arrangement
gather for a formal discussion
converge and touch
(sport) play a match
adjoin
hit something while moving
kennen lernen
to get acquainted

meeting /ˈmitɪŋ/ /ˈmiːtɪŋ/ n
Besprechung Sitzung Treffen
Treffen Begegnung Zusammenkunft
encounter between people
Versammlung Besprechung Zusammenkunft Beratung Sitzung Tagung
gathering for a purpose
Versammlung Teilnehmer
people at such a gathering
Treffpunkt
place or instance of junction or intersection

meeting place n
Treffpunkt
place where people arrange to meet

meeting room n
Konferenzraum Konferenzsaal
room for holding meetings

mega- /ˈmeɪɡə/ /ˈmɛɡə/ prefix
mega-
multiplication factor one million

megabat n
Flughund Flughundjunges Flughündin
bat of the family Pteropodidae

megabyte /ˈmɛɡəˌbaɪt/ n
Megabyte
about a million bytes

megachurch n
Megachurch Megakirche
church with an atypically large congregation

megafarad n
Megafarad
a unit of electrical capacitance equal to one million farads

megagram n
Megagramm
unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms

megajoule n
Megajoule
one million joules

megalith n
Megalith Megalithbau Megalithbauwerk
construction
Megalith
stone

megalodon n
Megalodon
a group of extinct sharks

megalomania /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniə/ n
Größenwahn
psychopathological condition
obsession

megalomaniac n
Größenwahnsinnige
one affected with or exhibiting megalomania

megalomaniacal adj
größenwahnsinnig megaloman
of, exhibiting, or affected with megalomania

megalopolis /mɛ.ɡəˈlɒ.pə.lɪs/ n
Megalopolis
large conurbation

megalosaur n
Megalosaurier Megalosaurus
dinosaur of the Megalosauridae family

megaphone /ˈmɛɡ.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈmɛɡəˌfoʊn/ n
Flüstertüte Megafon Megaphon Sprachrohr Sprechtrichter
portable device used to amplify a person's voice

megapixel n
Megapixel
one million pixels, used as a unit of resolution of digital cameras

megaron /ˈmeɡəɹɑːn/ /ˈmeɡəɹɒn/ n
Megaron
Mycenean rectangular hall

megaton /ˈmɛɡəˌtʌn/ n
Megatonne
unit of measure

megatsunami /ˌmɛɡəsuːˈnɑːmi/ /ˌmɛɡətsuːˈnɑːmi/ n
Megatsunami
a very large tsunami

megawatt n
Megawatt
one million watts

megawatt-hour n
Megawattstunde
unit of energy

meh /mɛ/ interjection
mh

meiosis /maɪˈəʊsɪs/ n
Meiose
cell division

meiotic adj
meiotisch
of or pertaining to meiosis

meitnerium /maɪtˈnɜɹi.əm/ n
Meitnerium
chemical element

melancholia n
Melancholie Schwermut
deep sadness or depression

melancholic adj
melancholisch schwermütig
filled with or affected by melancholy

melancholy /ˈmelənkəli/ /ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑl.i/ n
Melancholie Schwermut Wehmut
Sadness or depression

melange /məˈlɑnʒ/ n
Melange
Viennese coffee speciality
collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things

melanism n
Melanismus
congenital excess of melanin pigmentation

melanoma /mɛləˈnoʊmə/ n
Melanom
type of skin tumor

melanopsin n
Melanopsin
Any of a class of photopigment (an opsin) found in the retina

melatonin /ˌmɛləˈtoʊnɪn/ n
Melatonin
hormone

melee /ˈmeɪˌleɪ/ /ˈmɛˌleɪ/ n
Handgemenge Händel Nahkampf Prügelei Rauferei Schlägerei
Hand-to-hand combat
Nahkampf
battle fought at close range
Gezänk Hickhack Streit
lively contention or debate
Gedränge Getümmel Gewühl Keilerei Rauferei Tumult
noisy, confused or tumultuous fight, argument

melisma /məˈlɪzmə/ n
Melisma
a passage of several notes sung to one syllable of text

melissa /məˈlɪsə/ n
Melisse
plant of genus Melissa

mellifluous /məˈlɪflu.əs/ /mɛˈlɪflu.əs/ adj
lieblich
honigsüss lieblich wohlklingend
sweet and smooth (tone, voice...)

mellitic anhydride n
Mellitsäureanhydrid

mellow /ˈmɛloʊ/ /ˈmɛləʊ/ adj
weich zart
Soft or tender by reason of ripeness; having a tender pulp
entspannt
relaxed

melodious adj
melodisch melodiös
having a pleasant melody

melodrama n
Melodrama
romantic drama

melodramatic /ˌmɛl.ə.dɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
melodramatisch
of or pertaining to melodrama

melody /ˈmel.ə.di/ /ˈmɛl.ə.di/ n
Melodie
sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase

melomania /ˌmɛlə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
Melomania
an abnormal love of music

melomel n
Fruchtmet
A mead that contains fruit

melon /ˈmɛlən/ n
Melone
fruit
Melonen
slang: breasts

melon baller n
Kugelausstecher
tool

melt /mɛlt/ n
Schmelze
molten material
Schmelzwasser
springtime snow runoff in mountain regions

melt /mɛlt/ v
schmelzen
intransitive: to change from a solid to a liquid
schmelzen zum Schmelzen bringen
transitive: to change or be changed from a solid to a liquid

melt in the mouth v
auf der Zunge zergehen
to be deliciously soft and creamy, need little chewing

meltdown n
Kernschmelze
severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor

melter n
Schmelzofen
furnace
Schmelzer Schmelzerin
laborer
Schmelzer
person or thing that melts

melting /ˈmɛltɪŋ/ n
Schmelzen
process of changing the state of a substance

melting point n
Schmelzpunkt
temperature at which solid and liquid phases are in equilibrium

melting pot n
Schmelztiegel Schmelztopf
place where many divergent things come together and are homogenized

meltwater n
Schmelzwasser
water from melting ice or snow

member /ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ n
Mitglied Glied
one who officially belongs to a group
Glied Mitglied
organ, limb
Glied
penis

member function n
Mitgliedsfunktion
programming

member organisation n
Mitgliedorganisation
organisation connected to an umbrella organisation

member state n
Mitgliedsland Mitgliedsstaat
state that is a member of a confederation

member variable n
Membervariable

membership n
Mitgliederschaft
body of members
Mitgliedschaft
fact of being a member
Zugehörigkeit
in set theory

membrane /ˈmembɹeɪn/ n
Membran Häutchen Membrane
enclosing or separating tissue
Membran Membrane
mechanical part that can deform or vibrate when excited by an external force

membrane potential n
Membranpotential

meme /miːm/ n
Meme Mem
something copied and circulated online
Mem
unit of cultural information

memento n
Andenken Erinnerung Mahnzeichen
a keepsake

memetics /mɛˈmɛtɪks/ n
Memetik
study of memes

memo /ˈmɛmoʊ̯/ /ˈmɛməʊ̯/ n
Memo Notiz Zettel
a short note

memoir /ˈmɛmˌwɑɹ/ /ˈmɛmˌɔɪɚ/ n
Lebenserinnerungen Memoiren
book describing the personal experiences of an author

memoization n
Memoisation

memoize v
memoisieren

memorable /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹəbl̩/ adj
denkwürdig einprägsam merkwürdig
worthy of being remembered

memorandum n
Memorandum
brief diplomatic communication
short note serving as a reminder
written business communication

memorandum of understanding n
Absichtserklärung Memorandum of Understanding
document that outlines the legal premises of parties

memorial /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ adj
Gedenk-
serving as a remembrance

memorial /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ n
Gedenkgottesdienst
service
Denkmal Mahnmal
structure

memorialize v
abhalten einreichen
to commemorate

memorize /ˈmɛm.əɹˌaɪ̯z/ v
einprägen auswendig lernen
to commit to memory, to learn by heart

memory /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɪm(ə)ɹi/ n
Speicher Gedächtnis
RAM or ROM
Gedächtnis Speicher
ability to recall
Erinnerung Speicher
stored record

memory card n
Speicherkarte

memory leak n
Speicherleck Speicherloch
fault in memory allocation

memory stick n
Multimedia-Card SD-Card Speicherkarte
memory card, flash card

men /mɛn/ /mɪn/ n
Leute Menschen
human people

men's room n
Herrentoilette
lavatory intended for men

men's studies n
Männerforschung Männerstudien Männerstudium
the study of men and masculinity

menace /ˈmɛnɪs/ n
Androhung Bedrohung
act of threatening
Landplage Plage
annoying and bothersome person
Bedrohung Drohung Druck
perceived threat or danger

menace /ˈmɛnɪs/ v
androhen bedrohen
to make threats against, to intimidate

menacingly adv
drohend
In a menacing manner

menagerie /mɪˈnædʒəɹɪ/ n
Menagerie
collection of live wild animals on exhibition; the enclosure where they are kept

menarche /mɛˈnɑːki/ n
Menarche
first menstruation

mend /mɛnd/ v
flicken reparieren
to repair

mendacious /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/ adj
lügnerisch verlogen
lying, untruthful or dishonest

mendacity /mɛnˈdæsəti/ n
Unwahrheit
a deceit, falsehood, or lie
Verlogenheit
fact or condition of being untruthful; dishonesty

mendelevium /ˌmɛndəˈliːviəm/ n
Mendelevium
chemical element

mendicant /ˈmɛn.dɪ.kənt/ adj
betteln
depending on alms

mendicant /ˈmɛn.dɪ.kənt/ n
Bettler
beggar
Bettelmönch
friar

mendicant order n
Bettelorden
religious order

menfolk n
Mannsbilder Mannsvolk
men collectively

menhir /ˈmɛnhɪə(ɹ)/ n
Menhir Hinkelstein Hünenstein Druidenstein
standing stone as a monument

menial /ˈmiːni.əl/ adj
nieder niedrig
of or relating to unskilled work
untergeordnet
of or relating to work normally performed by a servant

meningeal adj
Hirnhaut
relating to the meninges

meninges n
Hirnhaut
the three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord

meningitis n
Hirnhautentzündung Meningitis
inflammation of the meninges

meninx /ˈmiːnɪŋks/ n
Hirnhaut
membrane

meniscus /mɛˈnɪs.kəs/ n
Meniskus
the curved surface of liquids
either of two parts of the human knee

menopause n
Menopause Wechseljahre
ending of menstruation

menorah /mɪˈnɔːɹə/ n
Menora
seven-branch candelabrum

menstrual cup n
Menstruationstasse
A receptacle worn inside the vagina during menstruation to collect menstrual fluid

menstrual cycle n
Menstruationszyklus
recurring cycle

menstruate /ˈmɛnstɹʊeɪt/ /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪt/ v
menstruieren den Monatsfluss haben
to undergo menstruation

menstruation /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌmɛnstɹʊˈeɪʃn/ n
Menstruation Monatsblutung Periode Regel Regelblutung ihre Tage haben
periodic discharging of the menses

mental /ˈmɛntəl/ adj
psychisch seelisch geistig mental
relating to the mind

mental disorder n
psychische Störung seelische Störung
behavioral pattern

mental hospital n
Nervenheilanstalt psychiatrische Klinik Irrenanstalt Nervenklinik Verrücktenanstalt
facility designed to treat persons with mental disorders

mental illness n
Geisteskrankheit
property (uncountable)

mentality /mɛnˈtæləti/ n
Mentalität
mindset

mentally /ˈmɛntəli/ adv
geistig mental psychisch
in a mental manner

mentally ill adj
geisteskrank gestört nervenkrank psychisch gestört psychisch krank psychotisch
having psychological disorder

menthol n
Menthol
cyclic monoterpene alcohol

menticide n
Mentizid
brain-washing

mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ n
Erwähnung
a speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner

mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ v
erwähnen nennen
make a short reference to something

mentor /ˈmɛn.tɔɹ/ /ˈmɛn.tɔː/ n
Mentor Vertrauenslehrer Vertrauensperson
A wise and trusted counselor or teacher

mentor /ˈmɛn.tɔɹ/ /ˈmɛn.tɔː/ v
betreuen
to act as someone's mentor

mentoring n
Betreuung Coaching
one person mentoring another

menu /ˈmɛnju/ /ˈmɛnjuː/ n
Menü Speisekarte
details of the food to be served at a banquet
list from which the user may select an operation to be performed
Speisekarte Menü
printed list of dishes offered in a restaurant

menu bar n
Menüleiste
rectangular region of a graphical user interface where computer menus are housed

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ interjection
miau
cry of a cat

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ n
Miauen Gemaunze Gemiaue Miau
cry of a cat

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ v
miauen maunzen mauzen
of a cat, to make its cry

mercaptan /məːˈkapt(ə)n/ n
Mercaptan
sulphuric compound

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/ adj
geldgierig gewinnsüchtig käuflich
motivated by private gain

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/ n
Söldner Söldnerin
person employed to fight

mercerize v
merzerisieren
to treat cotton with NaOH

merchandise /ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪs/ /ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪz/ /ˈmɝtʃənˌdaɪs/ /ˈmɝtʃənˌdaɪz/ n
Ware
commodities offered for sale

merchant /ˈmɜːtʃənt/ /ˈmɝtʃənt/ n
Kaufmann Kauffrau
person who traffics in commodities

merchant bank n
Handelsbank
bank for businesses

merchant navy n
Handelsflotte Handelsmarine
civilian naval fleet

merciful /ˈmɜːsɪfl̩/ /ˈmɝsɪfl̩/ adj
barmherzig gnädig
showing mercy

merciless /ˈmɜːsɪləs/ /ˈmɝsɪləs/ adj
gnadenlos
showing no mercy; cruel and pitiless

mercilessness n
Erbarmungslosigkeit Schonungslosigkeit
the property of being merciless

mercurial /məːˈkjʊə.ɹɪ.əl/ /mɝˈkjʊ.ɹi.əl/ adj
quecksilberhaltig
containing the element mercury
sprunghaft
having a lively or volatile character

mercury /ˈməː.kjʊ.ɹi/ /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ n
Quecksilber
element

mercury sulfide n
Quecksilbersulfid
compound of sulfur and mercury

mercury-vapour lamp n
Quecksilberdampflampe
a gaseous discharge lamp

mercy /ˈmɜːsi/ /ˈmɝsi/ n
Barmherzigkeit Gnade
forgiveness or compassion
relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another
Barmherzigkeit
tendency toward forgiveness

mere /mɪə/ /mɪɚ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ /ˈmɛɹɛ/ adj
bloß
the smallest amount

merely /ˈmɪəli/ /ˈmɪɹli/ adv
bloß nur lediglich schier
only, just, and nothing more

meretricious /ˌmɛɹɪˈtɹɪʃəs/ adj
dirnenhaft
of, or relating to prostitutes

merganser /məːˈɡansə/ n
Aucklandsäger Dunkelsäger Gänsesäger Kappensäger Mittelsäger Schuppensäger
diving duck

merge /mɜːdʒ/ /mɝdʒ/ v
sich vereinen sich zusammenschließen verschmelzen zusammenkommen
(intransitive) to combine into a whole
zusammenfügen fusionieren vereinen zusammenführen zusammenlegen
(transitive) to combine into a whole
zusammenkommen
to blend gradually into something else

mergeable adj
zusammenführbar
Capable of being merged

merger /ˈmɜːdʒə/ /ˈmɝdʒɚ/ n
Fusion Zusammenschluss
Fusion Verschmelzung Zusammenfügung
the act or process of merging
Fusion Firmenzusammenschluss Zusammenschluss
the legal union of two or more corporations

meridian /məˈɹɪdi.ən/ n
Sabon
44-point type
Meridian
imaginary great circle on the Earth's surface

meringue /məˈɹæŋ/ n
Baiser Meringue
mixture
Baiser
shell

meristem n
Meristem
zone of active cell division

merit /ˈmɛɹɪt/ n
Verdienst
claim to commendation or a reward

meritocracy /mɛɹəˈtɑkɹəsi/ /mɛɹɪˈtɒkɹəsi/ n
Meritokratie Leistungsgesellschaft
rule by merit

meritocratic adj
meritokratisch

merkin /ˈmɜːkɪn/ n
Schamhaartoupet
pubic wig

merlin /ˈmɝlɪn/ n
Merlin
small falcon

merlon /ˈmɜː(r)lən/ n
Zinne
any of the projections between the embrasures of a battlement

mermaid /ˈməː.meɪd/ /ˈmɝ.meɪd/ n
Meerjungfrau Seejungfrau Nixe Wassernixe
mythological woman with a fish's tail

meronym /ˈmɛɹənɪm/ n
Meronym Bestandsbegriff Teilbegriff
word denoting part of whole

merrily adv
fröhlich lustig
in a cheerful or merry manner

merry /ˈmɛɹi/ adj
fröhlich froh gut gelaunt
jolly and full of high-spirits

merry Christmas phraseologicalUnit
frohe Weihnachten fröhliche Weihnachten
good wishes at Christmas time

merry-go-round /ˈmɛ.ɹi.ɡoʊ.ɹaʊnd/ n
Karussell Ringelspiel
carousel

mesa /ˈmeɪ.sə/ n
Tafelberg
flat area of land

mescaline /ˈmɛskəlɪn/ n
Meskalin
the drug

mesentery /ˈmɛs.ən.təɹ.i/ /ˈmɛz.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ n
Gekröse
the membrane that attaches the intestines to the wall of the abdomen

mesh /mɛʃ/ n
Gitter Netz
structure

meshugge /məˈʃʊ.ɡə/ adj
meschugge
crazy, mad, senseless, insane

mesite n
Stelzenralle
bird of the family Mesithornidae

mesmerism /ˈmɛzməˌɹɪzəm/ n
Mesmerismus
mesmerism

mesmerize /ˈmɛzməɹaɪz/ v
mesmerisieren faszinieren fesseln
to exercise mesmerism on

mesmerized adj
fasziniert hypnotisiert
spellbound or enthralled

meso- prefix
meso-
prefix meaning middle

meso-region n
Meso-Regierung
administrative system

mesolect n
Mesolekt
speech between acrolect and basilect

mesology n
Mesologie
branch of biology and environmental/sociological influence

meson /ˈmɛ.sɒn/ n
Meson
elementary particle

mesosphere n
Mesosphäre
layer of the Earth's atmosphere

mesothelioma n
Mesotheliom
uncommon malignant tumour of the mesothelium

mesquite /mɛsˈkiːt/ n
Mesquite-Baum
Prosopis

mess /mɛs/ n
Durcheinander Unordnung
disagreeable mixture or confusion of things

mess kit n
Gamelle
set of eating utensils

mess up v
vermasseln
to make a mistake; to do something incorrectly; to perform poorly

mess with v
verarschen
to joke with

message /ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒ/ n
Botschaft Nachricht Mitteilung
communication, concept or information conveyed

message in a bottle n
Flaschenpost
message put in an empty bottle and set adrift on the ocean

message queue /ˈmɛsɪdʒ kjuː/ n
Message Queue Nachrichten Queue Nachrichtenwarteschlange

message-oriented adj
meldungsorientiert
depending on messaging

messenger /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒə/ /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒɚ/ n
Bote Botschafter Kurier
one who brings messages

messiah /məˈsaɪ.ə/ n
Messias
ordained to lead the people of Israel

messianic adj
messianisch
of, relating to, or resembling a messiah or the Messiah
of, relating to, or resembling messianism

messuage /ˈmɛswɪd͡ʒ/ n
Anwesen
(legal) A plot of land as the site for a house; later, a residential building taken together with its outbuildings and assigned land

messy /ˈmɛsi/ adj
chaotisch unordentlich
in a disorderly state; causing mess or confusion; chaotic; disorderly

mestizo /mɛsˈti.zoʊ/ n
Mestize Mestizin
a person of mixed ancestry

meta- /mɛ.tə/ prefix
meta-

metabolic pathway n
Stoffwechselweg
series of chemical reactions

metabolism /məˈtæbəlɪzəm/ n
Metabolismus Stoffwechsel
complete set of chemical reactions that occur in living cells

metabolite /mɪˈtæbəlaɪt/ n
Metabolit
any substance produced by, or taking part in, a metabolic reaction

metacarpal n
Mittelhandknochen
bone of the metacarpus

metacarpus n
Mittelhand
five bones of the palm

metadata /ˈmɛt.əˌdeɪ.tə/ n
Metadaten
data that describes data

metadiegetic /ˌmɛt.ə.daɪ.ɪˈd͡ʒɛt.ɪk/ adj
metadiegetisch
pertaining to a story within a story

metafiction n
Metafiktion
form of self-referential literature

metagalaxy n
Metagalaxis
any very large-scale organized collection of galaxies

metal /ˈmɛtəl/ [ˈmɛ.ɾɫ̩] n
Metall
atomic element or material made of such atoms
Metal Metall
certain category of rock music

metal aquo complex n
Aquakomplex

metal detector n
Metalldetektor
a hand-held device
a structure, similar to a doorway

metalanguage n
Metasprache
computing term
linguistical term

metalexicography n
Metalexikographie
study of lexicography in the abstract

metalhead n
Metaller
one who listens to heavy metal music

metallic /məˈtæl.ɪk/ adj
metallisch
made of metal
related to metal

metalloenzyme n
Metalloenzyme

metalloid /ˈmɛtəlɔɪd/ n
Halbmetall Metalloid
element

metalloprotein n
Metalloprotein
a protein that contains a metal atom as a cofactor

metallurgical adj
metallurgisch
of or relating to metallurgy

metallurgically adv
metallurgisch
in a metallurgical manner

metallurgist n
Metallurg Metallurge Metallurgin
person skilled in metallurgy

metallurgy /meˈtælədʒi/ /ˈmetələɹdʒi/ n
Metallurgie Hüttenwesen Hüttenkunde
science of metals

metalorganic adj
metallorganisch
organometallic

metalorganic n
metallorganische Verbindung
compound

metamathematics n
Metamathematik
branch of mathematics dealing with mathematical systems and their nature

metamorphic rock n
Metamorphit metamorphes Gestein
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth

metamorphosis /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəsɪs/ /ˌmɛɾəˈmɔɹfəsɪs/ n
Metamorphose
in biology
noticeable change
Metamorphose Verwandlung
transformation

metanarrative n
meistererzählung metanarrativ
narrative about narratives of historical meaning, experience or knowledge

metaphase n
Metaphase

metaphor /ˈme.tə.fɚ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔː(ɹ)/ n
Metapher
uncountable: figure of speech
countable: word or phrase used in metaphor

metaphorical /ˌmɛtəˈfɒɹɪkəl/ /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːɹɪkəl/ adj
metaphorisch
pertaining to a metaphor

metaphorically adv
metaphorisch
in a metaphoric manner

metaphysical /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/ adj
metaphysisch
of or pertaining to metaphysics

metaphysician n
Metaphysiker Metaphysikerin
A philosopher who specializes in the scholarly study of metaphysics

metaphysics /mɛtəˈfɪzɪks/ n
Metaphysik
branch of philosophy that studies first principles

metaprogramming n
Metaprogrammierung
writing of computer programs that write or manipulate other programs (or themselves) as their data

metasearch n
Metasuche
search technology

metasearch engine n
Metasuchmaschine

metastasis /mɪˈtæstəsɪs/ n
Metastase
transference of a bodily function or disease to another part of the body

metastasize /mɪˈtæstəsʌɪz/ v
metastasieren
to spread to other sites in the body

metatarsus n
Mittelfuß
bones

metatheoretical /ˌmɛt.ə.θi.əˈɹɛt.ɪkl̩/ adj
metatheoretisch
pertaining to metatheory

metathesis /mə.ˈtæ.θə.səs/ n
Metathese
the transposition of letters, syllables or sounds within a word

metazoic adj
metazoisch
relating to the metazoa

mete out v
austeilen verteilen zumessen
to distribute something in portions

metempsychosis /mɛtəmsʌɪˈkəʊsɪs/ n
Metempsychose Seelenwanderung
Transmigration of the soul

meteor /ˈmitiɚ/ n
Meteor
streak of light

meteorite /ˈmi.ti.əˌɹaɪt/ /ˈmiː.tɪ.ə.ɹaɪt/ n
Meteorit
remains of a meteor

meteoroid n
Meteorit
small debris in a star system

meteorological /ˌmitiəɹəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl̩/ /ˌmiːtɪəɹəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
meteorologisch Wetter
relating to meteorology

meteorologist n
Meteorologe
person who studies meteorology
weather forecaster

meteorology /ˌmiti.əˈɹɑːlədʒi/ /ˌmiːtɪəˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
Wettervorhersage
Meteorologie Wetterkunde Witterungslehre
science

meter /ˈmitəɹ/ /ˈmiːtə/ n
Metrum
increment of music
Messgerät
measuring instrument
Metrum Silbenmaß Versmaß
rhythm of poetry

metformin n
Metformin
oral drug

methacrolein n
Methacrolein
clear, colorless, flammable liquid

methadone /ˈmɛθədoʊn/ n
Methadon
synthetic opioid analgesic

methamphetamine /ˌmɛθ æmˈfɛt əˌmin/ n
Methamphetamin
the drug (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine

methamphetamine hydrochloride /ˌmɛθamˈfɛtəmiːn ˌhaɪdɹə(ʊ)ˈklɔːɹaɪd/ n
Methamphetaminhydrochlorid
chemical

methane /ˈmiːθeɪn/ /ˈmɛθeɪn/ n
Methan
the compound CH₄

methanol n
Methanol
the simplest aliphatic alcohol, CH₃OH

methionine /mɛˈθaɪəˌniːn/ /mɪˈθʌɪəniːn/ n
Methionin
amino acid

method /ˈmɛθəd/ n
Methode
(programming) subroutine or function in object-oriented languages
Methode Verfahren Art und Weise
process by which a task is completed

methodical adj
methodisch
in an organized manner

methodological adj
methodologisch
of, pertaining to, or using methodology

methodology /meθəˈdɒlədʒi/ /ˌmɜθəˈdɑlədʒi/ n
Methodologie Methodik
a collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field
the study of methods used in a field

methyl /ˈmɛθaɪl/ /ˈmɛθəl/ n
Methyl
univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH₃

methyl isobutyl ketone n
Methylisobutylketon

methylated spirit n
Brennspiritus Spiritus
ethyl alcohol used as a fuel and a solvent

methylation /ˌmɛθɪˈleɪʃən/ n
Methylierung
addition of a methyl group

metic /ˈmɛtək/ /ˈmɛtɪk/ n
Metöke
resident alien in ancient Greece

meticulous /mɨˈtɪkjɨlɨs/ adj
akribisch minutiös minuziös peinlich genau pedantisch
characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details

meticulously adv
akribisch minutiös minuziös peinlich genau pingelig sorgfältig
meticulously

meticulousness n
Akribie Gewissenhaftigkeit peinliche Genauigkeit
state or characteristic of being meticulous

metis adj
Mischling
a person of mixed European and Aboriginal descent

metonym /ˈmɛtənɪm/ n
Metonym
word that names an object from a single characteristic of it

metonymy n
Metonymie Namenvertauschung
figure of speech

metre /ˈmiːtə/ /ˈmiːtəɹ/ n
Meter
unit of length

metre gauge n
Meterspur
track gauge

metric /ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
metrisch
relating to metric system

metric /ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ n
Metrik Indikator Kenngröße Kennzahl Kriterium Maß
measure for something
Metrik
notion in mathematics

metric space n
metrischer Raum
space (mathematics)

metric ton n
Tonne
unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms

metrical foot n
Versfuß
basic unit of verse

metrics v
Metrik Verslehre
study of metrical verse

metro station n
U-Bahnhof
railway station for a rapid transit system

metrological adj
metrologisch
of or pertaining to metrology

metrology /mɛtˈɹɒl.ə.dʒɪ/ /mɛˈtɹɑ.lə.dʒi/ n
Metrologie
science of measurement

metronome /ˈmɛtɹəˌnoʊm/ /ˈmɛtɹəˌnəʊm/ n
Metronom
a device used in music

metropolis /mɪˈtɹɒpəlɪs/ n
Metropole
Metropole Weltstadt
large, busy city
colony’s mother city

metrosexual n
Metrosexueller
man concerned with personal appearance

metrosexuality n
Metrosexualität
quality of being metrosexual

mettle /ˈmɛt.l̩/ n
Eifer Enthusiasmus Mut Stamina
a quality of endurance and courage
Feurigkeit
good temperament and character

mew /mju/ /mjuː/ n
Möwe
gull or seagull

mewl /ˈmjuːl/ v
quäken wimmern
to cry weakly

mezereon n
Kellerhals Seidelbast
shrub

mezuzah /məˈzuːzɔː/ n
Mesusa
piece of parchment attached to the doorpost of a house

mezzaluna n
Kräuterwiege Wiegemesser
crescent-shaped steel blade

mezzanine /ˌmɛzəˈniːn/ n
Loge
a balcony in an auditorium
Unterbühne
a floor under the stage, from which contrivances such as traps are worked
Empore Galerie Galeriegeschoss Halbgeschoss Mezzanin Zwischengeschoss
a secondary floor, in between the main floors of a building
Podest
additional flooring laid over a floor to bring it up to some height or level

mezzo-soprano n
Mezzosopranistin
person having such a voice
Mezzosopran
pitch

miai n
Miai Omiai
formal marriage interview

miasma /maɪˈæzmə/ /miˈæzmə/ n
Miasma
noxious atmosphere or influence

mica /ˈmaɪkə/ n
Glimmer
hydrous aluminosilicate minerals

micelle /maɪˈsɛl/ n
Mizelle
colloidal aggregate

micro- prefix
mikro-
one millionth
very small

micro-region n
Mikro-Regierung
administrative system

microaggression n
Mikroaggression
everyday interaction interpreted as aggression

microbe /ˈmaɪkɹoʊb/ n
Mikrobe
microorganism

microbead n
Mikrokügelchen
microscopic bead

microbial /maɪˈkɹoʊb.i.əl/ adj
mikrobisch
relating to microbes

microbiologist n
Mikrobiologe Mikrobiologin
scientist whose speciality is microbiology

microbiology n
Mikrobiologie
branch of biology dealing with microorganisms

microblog n
Mikroblog
blog on which one posts brief updates

microbody n
Microbody Peroxisom
cellular organelle

microbrewery n
Kleinbrauerei
small commercial brewery

microcar n
Kleinstwagen
very small car

microchip /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌtʃɪp/ n
Mikrochip
integrated circuit

microcomputer n
Mikrorechner
computer designed around a microprocessor

microcontroller n
Mikrocontroller
microcomputer on a single chip

microcosm /ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊˌkɑzəm/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹə(ʊ)ˌkɒzəm/ n
Mikrokosmos
human nature or body as representative of the wider universe
smaller system as representative of a larger one

microdot n
Mikropunkt
image that has been reduced in size to that of a dot

microeconomics /ˌmaɪkɹəʊˌɛkəˈnɒnɪks/ n
Mikroökonomie
study of small-scale economic activities

microelectrode n
Mikroelektrode
small electrode

microfiber n
Mikrofaser
particularly fine fiber

microflora n
Mikroflora
microscopic plant life

microfossil n
Mikrofossil
microscopic fossil

microgram n
Mikrogramm
µg

microgravity n
Mikrogravitation
very low gravity

microkini n
Microkini Mikrobikini Mikrokini
a very skimpy bikini that covers just the genitals and nipples

micrometeoroid n
Mikrometeorit
astronomy: extraterrestrial particle less than a millimeter in size

micrometer /maɪˈkɹɑmɪtɚ/ /maɪˈkɹɒmɪtə/ /ˈmaɪkɹoʊmiːtɚ/ /ˈmaɪkɹəʊmiːtə/ n
Mikrometer
one millionth of a meter

micrometer /ˈmaɪkɹoʊmiːtɚ/ /ˈmaɪkɹəʊmiːtə/ n
Messschraube
instrument

micron /ˈmaɪkɹɒn/ n
Mikron
micrometer

micronutrient n
Mikronährstoff Spurenelement
essential mineral or vitamin

microorganism /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈɔːɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm̩/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm̩/ n
Mikroorganismus
an organism too small to be seen by unaided eye

micropaleontology n
Mikropaläontologie
the study of microfossils

micropayment n
Mikrozahlung Kleinbetragzahlung
financial transaction

microphone /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfəʊn/ n
Mikrofon
transducer of sound waves to electricity

microprocessor n
Mikroprozessor
the entire CPU of a computer on a chip

microscope /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskoʊp/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskəʊp/ n
Mikroskop
an optical instrument

microscope /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskoʊp/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskəʊp/ v
mikroskopieren

microscopic /ˌmaɪkɹəˈskɑpɪk/ adj
mikroskopisch
so small that it can only be seen using a microscope
very small
relating to microscopes

microscopy /maɪ.ˈkɹɔ.skə.pi/ n
Mikroskopie
study of microscopes

microtome n
Mikrotom
special instrument

microtomy n
Mikrotomie
preparation of slices by means of a microtome

microvillus n
Mikrovillus
fingerlike extension

microwave /ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌweɪv/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ n
Mikrowelle
electromagnetic wave

microwave meal n
Mikrowellengericht
a pre-cooked meal that is purchased frozen and then cooked in a microwave oven

microwave oven /ˈmaɪkɹə(ʊ)ˌweɪv ˈʌv(ə)n/ n
Mikrowellenherd Mikrowelle Mikrowellenofen
oven using microwave energy

microwave safe adj
mikrowellengeeignet
Safe to use in microwave ovens

micrurgy n
Mikrurgie
manipulation of individual cells

micturient adj
Harndrang
needing to urinate

micturition n
Harnlassen Miktion Urinieren
physiology: urination

mid-life crisis n
Midlife Crisis
emotional period of doubt

midbrain n
Mittelhirn
part of brain

midden /ˈmɪdən/ n
Misthaufen
dungheap
Müllgrube Müllhaufen
refuse heap

middle /ˈmɘdɘl/ /ˈmɪdəl/ adj
mittig
central
mittlere Mittel-
located in the middle; in between

middle /ˈmɘdɘl/ /ˈmɪdəl/ n
Mittelpunkt
centre, midpoint
Mitte
part between beginning and end

middle age n
Mittelalter
the period of life between youth and old age

middle class n
Mittelschicht Mittelklasse
social and economic class

middle ear n
Mittelohr
cavity in the ear

middle finger n
Mittelfinger
finger between the forefinger and the ring finger

middle name n
Zweitname Zwischenname zweiter Vorname
name between given name and surname

middle of nowhere n
Arsch der Welt Pampa irgendwo im Nirgendwo wo sich Fuchs und Hase gute Nacht sagen
remote place

middle reaches n
Mittellauf
the middle portion of a river

middle school n
Mittelstufe
school contain both primary and secondary students

middle voice n
Medium
grammatical form

middle-aged /ˌmɪdl̩ˈeɪd͡ʒd/ adj
mittleren Alters
of, or relating to middle age

middlebrow adj
mittelmäßig mäßig
neither highbrow or lowbrow

middlebrow n
Durchschnittsmensch
person or thing neither highbrow or lowbrow

middlegame n
Mittelspiel
the period in a game between the opening and endgame

middleman [ˈmɪdɫ̩ˌmæn] n
Mittelsmann

midfielder n
Mittelfeldspieler
player

midge /mɪdʒ/ n
Mücke
fly of family Chironomidae or Ceratopogonidae

midget n
Mini- Zwerg- mini-
attributively: that is the small version of something
Zwerg Zwergin
derogatory: any short person
Zwerg Liliputaner Liliputanerin Zwergin
person of small stature of adult height less than 4'10"

midnight /ˈmɪdnʌɪt/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/ n
Mitternacht
12 o'clock

midnight blue adj
mitternachtsblau
of a dark blue colour

midnight blue n
Mitternachtsblau
dark blue colour

midnight mass n
Christmette
Roman Catholic religious service that marks the beginning of Christmas Day

midnight sun /ˈmɪdnʌɪt sʌn/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt sʌn/ n
Mitternachtssonne
phenomenon occurring when Sun does not set

midpoint n
Mitte Mittelpunkt Wechselpunkt
point equidistant between two extremes
Mitte Mittelpunkt
point which divides a line segment

midriff n
Bauch Taille
mid section of the human torso

midsummer n
Mittsommer Johannistag
Midsummer Day
Hochsommer
The middle of summer

midterm /ˈmɪdˌtəɹm/ adj
Mitte
halfway through a term

midterm /ˈmɪdˌtəɹm/ n
Zwischenprüfung
exam

midweek adj
Mittwoch
That happens in the middle of the week

midwife /ˈmɪd.waɪf/ n
Hebamme Geburtshelferin Entbindungshelfer Entbindungshelferin Entbindungspfleger Entbindungspflegerin
person who assists women in childbirth

midwife /ˈmɪd.waɪf/ v
Hebamme
to act as a midwife

midwifery /mɪdˈwɪfəɹi/ /ˈmɪdˌwaɪfəɹi/ n
Geburtshilfe
the practice and science of being a midwife

mien /miːn/ n
Miene
demeanor; facial expression or attitude, especially one which is intended by its bearer
specific facial expression

miffed /mɪft/ adj
angefressen verschnupft übelgenommen
somewhat indignant, irritated, angry, put out or annoyed

might /maɪt/ n
Macht Vermögen
ability
Macht
personal power
Kraft
physical strength

might /maɪt/ v
könnte könnten
indicator of conditional or possible actions

mighty /ˈmaɪti/ adj
mächtig gewaltig
very strong, possessing might

migraine /ˈmaɪɡɹeɪn/ n
Migräne
headache usually affecting only one side of the head

migrant /ˈmaɪɡɹənt/ n
Zugvogel
A migratory bird or other animal
Migrant
A person moving from one region or country to another

migrant worker n
Saisonarbeitnehmer Saisonarbeitnehmerin Wanderarbeiter Wanderarbeiterin Wanderarbeitnehmer Wanderarbeitnehmerin
agricultural worker

migrate /ˈmaɪɡɹeɪt/ v
migrieren

migration /maɪˈɡɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Migration
computing: changing a platform from an environment to another one
Migration Wohnsitzwechsel
moving a place to live to another
Migration Tierwanderung Vogelstrich Vogelwanderung Vogelzug Wanderung
seasonal moving of animals, birds or fish

migratory /ˈmaɪ.ɡɹəˌtɔ.ɹi/ /ˌmaɪˈɡɹeɪ.tə.ɹi/ adj
Zug
(of birds, etc) that migrate

mike /ˈmaɪk/ n
Mikro
informal: microphone

mikveh /ˈmɪkfə/ /ˈmɪkvə/ n
Mikwe
ritual bath in which various Jewish purifications are performed

mil /mɪl/ n
Strich artillerischer Strich
angular mil

milch /mɪltʃ/ adj
melk
giving milk

mild /ˈmaɪld/ adj
mild
gentle; pleasant; kind; soft

mildew /ˈmɪl.d(j)u/ /ˈmɪl.djuː/ n
Schimmel Mehltau
growth of minute fungi

mildew /ˈmɪl.d(j)u/ /ˈmɪl.djuː/ v
schimmeln verschimmeln
to become tainted with mildew
to taint with mildew

mildness n
Milde
quality of being mild; gentleness

mile /maɪ̯l/ n
Meile
measure of length

mileage /ˈmaɪlədʒ/ n
Kilometergeld Kilometerpauschale
allowance for travel expenses per distance travelled
Laufzeit
amount of service
Reichweite
distance travelled on certain amount of fuel
Gehalt
something worth taking into consideration
Fahrleistung
total distance travelled

milestone n
Meilenstein Etappenziel
important event
Meilenstein Kilometerstein Postmeilensäule
one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals

miliaria n
Miliaria Schweißfrieseln
rash

milieu /miˈljø/ /mɪlˈju/ /ˈmiːl.jɜː/ n
Milieu
person’s social setting or environment

militainment n
Militainment
entertainment that features or celebrates the military

militancy /ˈmɪlɪtənsi/ n
Militanz
quality of being militant

militant /ˈmɪlɪtənt/ adj
militant
aggressively active or supportive
warlike, belligerent

militarism n
Militarismus
militarism

militarist n
Militarist
one who believes in military force

militarization n
Militarisierung
process

militarize v
militarisieren
to train or equip for war

military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ adj
militärisch Militär Krieg
characteristic of members of the armed forces
militärisch
relating to armies or ground forces
(North America) relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force
Krieg militärisch
relating to war

military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ n
Militär Armee Streitkräfte
armed forces

military academy n
Militärakademie
postsecondary officer-prep school

military attaché n
Militärattaché
a diplomatic attaché for military affairs

military government n
Militärregierung

military order n
Militärorden
order of knighthood

military police n
Militärpolizei
police unit of a military organization

military science n
Wehrwissenschaft
academic discipline which examines institutions and behaviours in the military

military service n
Militärdienst Wehrdienst Kriegsdienst
service in an army

militia /məˈlɪʃə/ n
Miliz Volksheer Landwehr Reserve
army of trained civilians called upon in time of need

militiaman n
Milizionär
member of a militia

milk /mɪlk/ n
Milch
liquid

milk /mɪlk/ v
durchkauen
melken
to express milk from mammal
to express any liquid
ausreizen ausschöpfen
to take advantage of situation

milk brother n
Milchbruder
male milk sibling

milk chocolate n
Milchschokolade
Chocolate that includes milk powder as one of its ingredients

milk fever n
Milchfieber
fever after childbirth

milk float n
Milchauto Milchwagen
milk float

milk glass n
Milchglas
white, opaque glass

milk powder n
Milchpulver
pulverized milk solids

milk sister n
Milchschwester
female milk sibling

milk snake n
Dreiecksnatter Milchschlange
Lampropeltis triangulum

milk substitute n
Milchersatz Pflanzenmilch
liquid that replaces milk in a diet or recipe

milk tooth n
Milchzahn
tooth of the first set of teeth

milk-vetch n
Tragant
Astragalus

milk-white adj
milchweiss milchweiß schneeweiss schneeweiß
having a slightly bluish white color, that of milk

milkable adj
melkbar

milker n
Melker Melkerin Melkmaschine
person who, or machine which, milks

milkfish n
Milchfisch
Chanos chanos

milking n
Melken
the act by which a cow is milked

milking machine n
Melkmaschine
machine

milkmaid /ˈmɪlkmeɪd/ n
Melkerin Milchmädchen
a young woman who milks the cows on a farm

milkman /ˈmɪlkmən/ n
Milchmann
man who delivers milk early in the morning

milkshake [ˈmɪɫk.ʃeɪk] n
Milchshake Milchmischgetränk Milchmix Milchmixgetränk
milk and ice cream beverage

milkweed n
Seidenpflanze
a plant

milkwort n
Kreuzblume
Polygala

milky /ˈmɪlki/ adj
milchig
resembling milk in color or consistency

milky quartz n
Milchquarz
common form of crystalline quartz

milky stork n
Milchstorch
Mycteria cinerea

mill /mɪl/ n
Mühle
building housing a grinding apparatus
grinding apparatus
Fabrik Werk
building housing a manufacturing plant
Fabrik Papiermühle Werk
manufacturing plant

mill /mɪl/ v
mahlen
grind or process using a mill or other machine

mill dam /ˈmɪldam/ n
Mühldamm
dam constructed in order to create a millpond

mill race /ˈmɪlɹeɪs/ n
Mühlgraben Mühlbach
channel

mille-feuille /miːlˈfɜːi/ /ˌmilˈfɔɪ/ n
Cremeschnitte
a type of pastry with several layers of puff pastry

millennium /mɪˈlɛnɪəm/ n
Jahrtausend Millennium
thousand-year period

miller /ˈmɪlɚ/ n
Müller Müllerin
person

millet /ˈmɪlɛt/ /ˈmɪlɪt/ n
Hirse
any of a group of various types of grass or its grains used as food

milli- /ˈmɪlɪ/ prefix
milli-
prefix

millibar n
Millibar
non-SI unit of pressure

milligram /ˈmɪlɪɡɹæm/ n
Milligramm
milligram

millilitre n
Milliliter
a unit of volume

millimeter n
Millimeter
unit of measure

millinery /ˈmɪlnəɹˌi/ /ˈmɪlɪnəɹi/ n
Boutique Hutgeschäft Modewaren Modewarengeschäft
A shop with women's hats
Hutmacherei
The business and work that a milliner engages in
Modewaren
The wares of a shop with women's hats

milling cutter n
Fräser Fräswerkzeug
rotary cutting tool

milling machine n
Fräsmaschine
machine

million /ˈmɪljən/ n
Million
cardinal number

million-dollar question n
Preisfrage

millionaire n
Millionär Millionärin
somebody whose wealth is greater than one million

millionairess n
Millionärin
woman whose wealth is greater than one million dollars

millionth /ˈmɪljənθ/ adj
millionstel milliontel
millionth

millipede /ˈmɪləpid/ n
Tausendfüßler
elongated arthropod

millisecond /ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkənd/ n
Millisekunde
one one-thousandth of a second

millstone /ˈmɪlstəʊn/ /ˈmɪlˌstoʊn/ n
Klotz am Bein
heavy responsibility
Mühlstein
large round stone used for grinding grain

milquetoast /ˈmɪlktoʊst/ /ˈmɪlktəʊst/ n
Angsthase Hasenfuß
pejorative: person of meek disposition

milt /mɪlt/ n
Milch Fischmilch
fish semen

mimic /ˈmɪm.ɪk/ v
nachahmen
to imitate, especially in order to ridicule

mimicry /ˈmɪm.ɪk.ɹi/ n
Mimikry Nachahmung
the act or ability to simulate the appearance of someone or something else

mimosa /mɪˈmoʊ.sə/ /mɪˈməʊ.sə/ n
Mimose
plant belonging to the genus Mimosa

mina n
Mine
monetary unit
unit of weight

minarchism /ˈmɪnəˌkɪzəm/ /ˈmɪnɚˌkɪzəm/ n
Minarchismus
government with the least necessary power over its citizens

minaret /mɪnəˈɹɛt/ /ˈmɪnəɹɛt/ n
Minarett
mosque tower

mince /mɪns/ n
Gehacktes Hackfleisch Faschiertes Hackepeter Mincemeat
finely chopped meat

mince /mɪns/ v
hacken wolfen
chop fine

mince words v
sich kein Blatt vor den Mund nehmen
to use euphemisms

minced adj
fein gehackt gehackt kleingeschnitten
finely chopped

minced oath n
abgemildertes Schimpfwort entschärfter Fluch
euphemism based on a profanity

mind /maɪnd/ n
Geist Verstand Sinn
ability for rational thought
Bewusstsein
ability to be aware of things
Aufmerksamkeit Konzentration
ability to focus the thoughts
Gedanken Gedächtnis
ability to remember things
Lust Verlangen
desire, inclination, or intention
Zurechnungsfähigkeit
healthy mental state
Ansicht Meinung
judgment, opinion, or view
Wahrnehmung
philosophy: non-material substance
Genie
somebody that embodies certain mental qualities

mind /maɪnd/ v
dagegen haben
to dislike, object to, have a contrary opinion toward
aufpassen
to look after, take care of
aufpassen beachten
to pay attention to, take note of

mind control n
Bewusstseinskontrolle
subverting an individual's control of his or her mind

mind one's own business v
sich um seine eigenen Angelegenheiten kümmern
to concern oneself only with what is of interest to oneself and not interfere in the affairs of others

mind you adv
wohlgemerkt
introducing a qualification or contrastive statement

mind-bending adj
bewusstseinsverändernd

mind-boggling /ˈmaɪndˌbɑɡlɪŋ/ /ˈmaɪndˌbɒɡ(ə)lɪŋ/ adj
irrsinnig unfassbar verblüffend verrückt verwirrend wahnsinnig
that causes the mind to boggle

minder n
Tagesmutter
babysitter
Leibwächter
bodyguard

mindset n
Denkweise
a way of thinking

mine /maɪn/ n
Bergwerk Mine Grube Tagebau Zeche
excavation from which ore is extracted
Mine
military: exploding device

mine /maɪn/ pronoun
mein meins
that which belongs to me

mine /maɪn/ v
abbauen fördern
to remove ore from the ground
verminen
to sow mines in

minecart n
Güterlore Kipplore Förderwagen Hunt
a wheeled container that travels on tracks, used for moving mining materials

minefield n
Minenfeld
area in which mines have been hidden
dangerous situation

minelayer n
Minenleger
ship capable of laying mines

miner /ˈmaɪnə/ n
Bergmann Bergarbeiter
person who works in a mine

mineral /ˈmɪ.nəɹ.əl/ n
Mineral
in geology
as opposed to animal and vegetable
in nutrition

mineral acid n
Mineralsäure
any inorganic acid

mineral water n
Mineralwasser Wasser
water containing dissolved minerals

mineralize v
mineralisieren
to convert to a mineral, petrify
to impregnate with minerals

mineralogical adj
mineralogisch
relating to mineralogy

mineralogist n
Mineraloge Mineralogin
expert in mineralogy

mineralogy /ˌmɪnəˈɹɑlədʒi/ /ˌmɪnəˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
Mineralogie
the study or science of minerals

mineshaft n
Bergwerksschacht
mineshaft

minestrone /ˌmɪnəˈstɹoʊni/ /ˌmɪnɪˈstɹəʊnɪ/ n
Minestrone Minestra
thick Italian vegetable soup

minesweeper n
Minenabwehrfahrzeug Minenräumboot
vehicle, device or person for the removal of mines

mingle /ˈmɪŋ.ɡəl/ v
untermischen vermengen vermischen
To mix; to intermix; to combine or join

mini- prefix
mini-
smaller version of an item

miniature /ˈmɪn(i)ətʃəɹ/ /ˈmɪn(ɪ)ətʃə(ɹ)/ n
Miniatur
a model of reduced scale

miniature golf n
Minigolf
informal form of golf

miniature poodle n
Kleinpudel Zwergpudel
a small poodle

minibar n
Minibar
small refrigerator in a hotel room

minibus n
Minibus Kleinbus
a small bus

minidress n
Minikleid
woman's short dress

minify v
verkleinern
to make smaller

minikini n
Minikini
a very skimpy bikini

minim /ˈmɪ.nɪm/ n
halbe Note
A half note, drawn as a semibreve with a stem

minimal /mɪnəməl/ adj
minimal
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree

minimal pair n
Minimalpaar
Pair of words

minimalism n
Minimalismus
style of art
style of music

minimalist adj
minimalistisch
believing in or seeking a minimal state

minimalist n
Minimalist
one who believes in or seeks a minimal state

minimization n
Minimierung
act of lowering something to its smallest value or extent

minimize /ˈmɪnɨmaɪz/ v
minimieren
(computing) To cause a window to disappear
To make small as possible

minimum /ˈmɪnɪməm/ adj
minimal
lowest degree

minimum /ˈmɪnɪməm/ n
Minimum Mindestmaß
lowest limit

minimum wage n
Mindestlohn
lowest rate of pay that an employer can legally pay

mining /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/ n
Bergbau
activity of removing solid valuables from the earth

minion /ˈmɪnjən/ n
Colonel Kolonel Mignon
7-point type
Ergebener Lakai Untergebener
loyal servant of another more powerful being
Günstling
sycophantic follower

minionette n
Insertio
6½-point text

minipig n
Minischwein
small pig

minipill n
Minipille
a sort of contraceptive pill

miniskirt /ˈmɪnɪskəːt/ n
Minirock Miniröckchen
skirt

minister /ˈmɪnɨstɚ/ /ˈmɪnɪstə/ n
Minister Ministerin
politician who heads a ministry

minister /ˈmɪnɨstɚ/ /ˈmɪnɪstə/ v
kümmern sorgen
to attend to; to tend

minister without portfolio n
Minister ohne Geschäftsbereich Minister ohne Portefeuille
minister without permanent area of responsibility

ministerial /ˌmɪn.əˈstiɹ.i.əl/ adj
ministeriell

ministerial /ˌmɪn.əˈstiɹ.i.əl/ n
Dienstmann Ministerial
unfree noble

ministration n
Dienst Fürsorge Pflege
act of ministering

ministry /ˈmɪnɪstɹi/ n
Ministerium
government department

minium /ˈmɪnɪəm/ n
Minium
red lead

minivan n
Minivan
small van

miniver /ˈmɪnɪvə/ /ˈmɪnɪvɚ/ n
Feh
a light gray or white fur

minivet n
Mennigvogel
bird of Pericrocotus

mink /mɪŋk/ n
Nerz Mink
mammal

mink coat n
Nerz
coat

minke whale n
Zwergwal
Balaenoptera acutorostrata or Balaenoptera bonaerensis

minnow /ˈmɪnəʊ/ n
Bitterfisch Elritze Maipiere Pfrille
a small freshwater fish

minor /ˈmaɪnə/ /ˈmaɪnɚ/ adj
moll
musical scale
unbedeutend gering geringfügig klein
of little importance

minor /ˈmaɪnə/ /ˈmaɪnɚ/ n
Minderjährige Minderjähriger minderjährige Person
someone below the legal age
Nebenfach
subject of secondary concentration

minor key n
Molltonart Moll
music: a musical key based upon a minor scale

minor planet n
Kleinplanet
celestial body

minor thing n
Kleinigkeit

minor third n
kleine Terz
musical interval

minority /maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
Minderheit Minorität
subgroup that does not form a numerical majority

minority government n
Minderheitsregierung
government backed by less than half of votes in parliament

minority language n
Minderheitensprache
language spoken by a minority

minotaur /ˈmɪnɵˌtɑɹ/ /ˈmɪnɵˌtɔː(ɹ)/ n
Minotaur Minotaure Minotauros Minotaurus
monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man

minster /ˈmɪnstə/ /ˈmɪnstɚ/ n
Münster
a monastic church

minstrel /mɪnstɹəl/ n
Spielmann Troubadour Minnesänger
medieval traveling entertainer

mint /mɪnt/ adj
einwandfrei wie neu
of condition, as new
postfrisch
unused stamp

mint /mɪnt/ n
Heidengeld
large amount of money
Münze Münzanstalt
money-producing building or institution
Minze
plant
herb flavouring

mint /mɪnt/ v
prägen
to reproduce coins

minuend /ˈmɪnjʊˌɛnd/ n
Minuend
number from which another is subtracted

minuet n
Menuett
dance
music accompanying the dance

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ n
Minus
downside or disadvantage
mathematics: negative quantity

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ preposition
minus weniger
mathematics: less

minus sign n
Minuszeichen
symbol used to denote the operation of subtraction and to indicate that a number is negative

minuscule /ˈmɪ.nəˌskjul/ /ˈmɪ.nəˌskjuːl/ adj
winzig klitzeklein
very small, tiny
Klein-
written in minuscules

minuscule /ˈmɪ.nəˌskjul/ /ˈmɪ.nəˌskjuːl/ n
Kleinbuchstabe Gemeinbuchstabe Gemeiner
lower-case letter

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ adj
minutiös minuziös
very careful and exact, giving small details
winzig
very small

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ n
Moment Minute
short but unspecified period of time
Minute
unit of time
unit of angular measure
minute of use of telephone network

minute /maɪˈn(j)ut/ /maɪˈnjuːt/ /ˈmɪnɪt/ v
aufzeichnen protokollieren
to write the minutes of

minute hand n
Minutenzeiger
clock hand

minute of angle n
Bogenminute
one 60th of a degree

minutes /ˈmɪnɪts/ n
Protokoll Mitschrift Niederschrift
the official notes kept during a meeting

minuteslong adj
minutenlang
lasting minutes

minutia /maɪˈn(j)uːʃ(iː)ə/ n
Detail Einzelheit
minor detail

mirabelle plum n
Mirabelle Gelbe Zwetschge
Prunus domestica subsp. syriaca

mirabilite n
Mirabilit
saline evaporite consisting of sodium sulfate

miracle /ˈmiɹəkəl/ /ˈmɪɹəkəl/ n
Wunder
a fortunate outcome that prevails despite overwhelming odds against it
an awesome and exceptional example of something
Wunder Mirakel
wonderful event attributed to supernatural powers

miracle berry n
Mirakelfrucht Wunderbeere
the berry of Synsepalum dulcificum

miracle play n
Mirakelspiel
miracle play

miracle worker n
Wundertäter Wundertäterin
a person who performs a (supernatural) miracle

miraculous adj
wundertätig mirakulös Wunder
by supernatural or uncommon causes

mirage /mɪˈɹɑːdʒ/ /mɪˈɹɑːʒ/ n
Fata Morgana Luftspiegelung
an optical phenomenon

mirative /ˈmɪɹətɪv/ n
Admirativ
grammatical mood

mirativity n
Mirativität
the quality of being mirative

mire /ˈmaɪə/ /ˈmaɪɚ/ n
Schlamm Matsch Morast
deep mud

mirror /ˈmiɹ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪɹ.ə/ n
Kopie
computing: exact copy of a data set
Spiegel
smooth reflecting surface

mirror image n
Spiegelbild
reversed image

mirth /mɜɹθ/ /mɜːθ/ n
Belustigung Freude Fröhlichkeit
merriment

miry /ˈmaɪ(ə)ɹi/ adj
schlammig sumpfig
boggy, marshy

mis- prefix
miss-
bad or wrong; badly or wrongly

misandrist n
Männerfeind Männerfeindin Männerhasser Männerhasserin
one who professes misandry; a hater of men

misandristic adj
misanthropisch mi­s­an­th­rop männerfeindlich männerverachtend
of, relating to, or exhibiting misandry

misandry /mɪˈsændɹi/ n
Misandrie Männerfeindlichkeit Männerhass
hatred of or prejudice against men

misanthrope /ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹoʊp/ n
Misanthrop Menschenfeind Menschenhasser
one who hates all mankind

misanthropy n
Misanthropie Menschenfeindlichkeit Menschenhass
hatred or dislike of people or mankind

misapprehend /mɪsapɹɪˈhɛnd/ v
missverstehen
to interpret something incorrectly; to misunderstand

misbaha n
Misbaha Subha
set of Islamic prayer beads

misbehavior /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjə/ /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjɚ/ n
schlechtes Benehmen
conduct that is inappropriate

miscalculation n
Fehlkalkulation Rechenfehler

miscarriage /ˈmɪs.kæɹ.ədʒ/ /ˈmɪskaɹɪdʒ/ n
Fehlgeburt
termination of pregnancy

miscarriage of justice n
Justizirrtum
error which led to an unjust outcome

miscarry /ˌmɪsˈkæɹi/ v
eine Fehlgeburt haben
to abort a foetus
misslingen
to fail to achieve

miscast v
fehlbesetzen
To cast an actor in an inappropriate role

miscellaneous /ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/ adj
gemischt vermischt verschieden
consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts
vielseitig
having diverse characteristics

miscellany /mɪˈsɛ.lə.ni/ /ˈmɪ.səˌleɪ.ni/ n
Sammlung
A collection of writings on various subjects, topics
Gemisch
Miscellaneous items

mischief /ˈmɪstʃɪf/ n
Querulantentum Unfug Unheil
conduct that playfully causes petty annoyance
Unfug Aufruhr Unheil
harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause
Schläger Störenfried Unruhestifter Anstifter Aufrührer Rowdy
one who causes mischief

mischievous /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃɪ.vəs/ adj
dreist frech unartig ungehorsam
naughty

misconstrue /mɪskənˈstɹuː/ v
falsch deuten falsch interpretieren fehldeuten
to interpret erroneously

miscreant /ˈmɪs.kɹi.ənt/ adj
Ketzer Ungläubiger
holding an incorrect religious belief
Schurke gewissenloser Mensch Übeltäter
lacking in conscience or moral principles; unscrupulous

miscreant /ˈmɪs.kɹi.ənt/ n
Missetäter Missetäterin
one who holds a false religious belief; an unbeliever

misdeed /mɪsˈdiːd/ n
Missetat
something wrong done

misdemeanor /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ n
Vergehen Ordnungswidrigkeit
small crime

misdiagnosis n
Fehldiagnose
An incorrect diagnosis

mise en scène /ˌmizɑ̃ˈsɛn/ n
Mise-en-scène Regie
the arrangement of props and actors on a stage or for film

miser /ˈmaɪzə(ɹ)/ n
Geizhals Geizkragen Knauser Geizige Geiziger Knauserin
skinflint or scrooge

miserable /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/ adj
erbärmlich jämmerlich miserabel
in a state of misery
miserabel
very bad (at)

misericord n
Misericordie
ledge
Misericordia
medieval dagger

miserliness n
Geiz
property of being miserly

miserly /ˈmaɪ.zə(ɹ).li/ adj
geizig knauserig gierig knausrig
like a miser; very covetous; stingy

misery /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹɪ/ n
Elend Misere
great unhappiness

misfire /ˈmɪsˌfaɪɹ/ n
Fehlzündung
An act of misfiring

misfire /ˈmɪsˌfaɪɹ/ v
fehlschlagen
To fail to achieve the anticipated result
fehlzünden
To fail to ignite in the proper sequence

misfit /mɪsˈfɪt/ /ˈmɪsfɪt/ n
Aussenseiter Nichtangepasste Nichtangepasster Sonderling Unangepasster
a badly adjusted person

misfortune /mɪsˈfɔɹtʃən/ /mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/ n
Unglück Mißgeschick Unfall Unheil
an undesirable event such as an accident
Pech Ungemach
bad luck

misgiving n
Zweifel
Doubts, concerns

mishap /ˈmɪs.hæp/ n
Missgeschick
accident, mistake, or problem

mishear /mɪsˈhɪə(ɹ)/ v
verhören
to hear wrongly
missverstehen verhören
to understand wrongly

mishmash /ˈmɪʃˌmæʃ/ n
Mischmasch
a collection of miscellany

misinform v
falsch informieren
give or deliver false information

misinterpret v
missverstehen
to interpret wrongly

misinterpretation n
Fehlinterpretation
instance of misinterpreting

mislead /mɪsˈliːd/ v
in die Irre führen
irreführen in die Irre führen
lead in a false direction

misleading adj
irreführend missverständlich verwirrend
tending to mislead

misnomer /mɪsˈnoʊmɚ/ /mɪsˈnəʊmə/ n
falsche Bezeichung
Fehlbenennung Fehlbezeichnung Namensirrtum Unwort
use of term that is misleading

miso /ˈmisoʊ/ /ˈmiːsəʊ/ n
Miso
thick paste for making soup

misogynist /mɪˈsɑdʒ.ən.ɪst/ /mɪˈsɒdʒ.ən.ɪst/ n
Frauenfeind Frauenfeindin Frauenhasser Frauenhasserin Misogyn
hater of women

misogynistic /ˈmɪs.ɒdʒ.ən.ɪst.ɪk/ adj
frauenfeindlich frauenverachtend misogyn
of, relating to, or exhibiting misogyny

misogyny /mɪˈsɑdʒ.ɪ.ni/ /mɪˈsɒdʒ.ɪ.ni/ n
Misogynie Frauenhass Frauenfeindlichkeit Weiberhass
hatred or contempt for women

misplace /mɪsˈpleɪs/ v
verlegen
to put something somewhere and then forget its location

mispronounce v
falsch aussprechen
to pronounce incorrectly

mispronunciation /mɪspɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /mɪspɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
Aussprache falsche fehlerhafte
act of mispronouncing
Aussprachefehler
mispronounced word or phrase

misread /ˈmɪsɹid/ /ˈmɪsɹɛd/ v
falsch deuten falsch lesen falsch verstehen missverstehen
to read wrongly

misrepresentation /mɪsˌɹɛpɹɨzɛnˈteɪʃən/ n
Falschdarstellung Fehldarstellung falsche Darstellung
erroneous statements, or the act of making these

miss /mɪs/ n
Fehlschuss
a failure to hit
Fräulein
unmarried woman

miss /mɪs/ v
verpassen verfehlen
to be late for something
to fail to attend
verfehlen verpassen
to fail to hit
vermissen sich sehnen
to feel the absence of someone or something; to feel the want or need of
mangeln
to lack something

miss out v
auslassen verfehlen verpassen
to miss something that should not be missed

missile /ˈmɪsaɪl/ n
Fluggeschoss Geschoss
air-based weapon
Lenkflugkörper Lenkwaffe
self-propelled, guidable projectile

missing /ˈmɪsɪŋ/ adj
fehlend
not able to be located

missing link n
fehlende Verbindung fehlendes Bindeglied fehlendes Glied
figuratively: sought-after intermediary figure
Missing Link fehlende Verbindung fehlendes Bindeglied fehlendes Glied
hypothetical primate

missing person n
Vermisster
person whose whereabouts are unknown

mission /ˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Mission
religious evangelism
Auftrag Mission
set of tasks that fulfills a purpose

missionary /ˈmɪʃən(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈmɪʃəˌnɛɹɪ/ adj
missionarisch
relating to a mission

missionary /ˈmɪʃən(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈmɪʃəˌnɛɹɪ/ n
Missionar Missionarin
person traveling to spread a religion

missionary position n
Missionarsstellung
position for sexual intercourse

misspeak /mɪsˈspiːk/ v
versprechen
to fail to pronounce, utter, or speak correctly

misspell /mɪsˈspɛl/ v
falsch buchstabieren falsch schreiben
to spell incorrectly

misspelling n
Rechtschreibfehler
misspelt word

misstep n
Fehltritt
error or mistake
step that is wrong

missy /ˈmɪsi/ n
Fräulein
a young female; miss

mist /mɪst/ n
Nebel Dunst
Water or other liquid finely suspended in air

mistakable adj
missverständlich verwirrend
possible to be mistaken or misunderstood

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ n
Fehler
an error

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ v
fehlen sich versehen
To make an error
verwechseln
to take one thing for another

mistakenly /mɪˈsteɪ.kən.li/ adv
irrtümlicherweise
by accident

mister /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] n
Herr
title of adult male

mistle thrush n
Misteldrossel
Turdus viscivorus

mistletoe /ˈmɪs(ə)ltəʊ/ /ˈmɪsəlˌtoʊ/ n
Mistel
any of several hemiparasitic evergreen plants of the order Santalales

mistreat v
misshandeln schinden
treat someone or something roughly or badly

mistreatment n
Misshandlung Schinderei schlechte Behandlung
improper treatment

mistress /ˈmɪstɹɪs/ n
Domina
dominatrix
Liebhaberin Mätresse
woman in extramarital relationship
Herrscherin Frau Meisterin
woman of authority

mistrial n
Verfahrenshindernis
invalid trial

mistrust /mɪsˈtɹʌst/ n
Misstrauen
lack of trust

misunderstand /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/ v
missverstehen falsch verstehen
to understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly

misunderstanding n
Missverständnis
mistake

misuse /mɪsˈjuːs/ v
missbrauchen
to use something incorrectly

mitch /mɪtʃ/ v
schwänzen

mite /maɪt/ n
Milbe
arachnid

mitigate /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
mildern abschwächen abmildern
to reduce, lessen, or decrease

mitigating circumstances n
mildernde Umstände
facts that mitigate a crime

mitigation /mɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
Abmilderung Erleichterung
reduction of something harmful

mitochondrion n
Mitochondrium Mitochondrion
respiratory organelle

mitosis /maɪˈtoʊsɪs/ n
Mitose
division of a cell nucleus

mitosome /ˈmaɪtəˌsoʊm/ n
Mitosom
organelle found within eukaryotes

mitotic adj
mitotisch
of or pertaining to mitosis

mitre /ˈmaɪtəɹ/ n
Mitra Bischofsmütze
a covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries

mitten /ˈmɪtn̩/ /ˈmɪʔn̩/ n
Fäustling Fausthandschuh
type of glove

mitzvah n
Mitzwa
an act of kindness
any of the 613 commandments of Jewish law

mix /ˈmɪks/ n
Mischung
result of mixing two or more substances

mix /ˈmɪks/ v
mischen mixen abmischen
music: combine several tracks
mischen vermengen mixen vermischen
stir two or more substances together

mixed /mɪkst/ adj
gemischt vermischt
Stemming from two or more races or breeds
gemischt
having two or more separate aspects
including both males and females

mixed declension n
gemischte Deklination
German mixed declension

mixed marriage n
Mischehe
marriage between people of different races, cultures, religions, etc

mixed martial arts n
Mixed Martial Arts
Style of combat sport

mixed reaction n
sortierte Reaktionen verschiedene Reaktionen
state of diverse reception

mixed salt n
Mischsalz

mixed-race adj
gemischtrassig
having genetic characteristics of two or more different races

mixer n
Mixer
blender

mixer tap n
Mischbatterie

mixing bowl n
Rührschüssel Salatschüssel
Large bowl used for mixing ingredients

mixing up v
Verwechslung

mixture /ˈmɪkstʃə/ /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/ n
Mischung
something produced by mixing
act of mixing

mizzenmast /ˈmɪz.ənˌmæst/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌmɑːst/ n
Besanmast Achtermast Hintermast Kreuzmast
nautical: aftmost mast

mnemonic /nəˈmɑːnɪk/ /nəˈmɒnɪk/ adj
mnemonisch
related to mnemonics

mnemonic /nəˈmɑːnɪk/ /nəˈmɒnɪk/ n
Eselsbrücke Merkhilfe
Anything (especially something in verbal form) used to help remember something

mnemonics /nəˈmɑn.ɪks/ /nəˈmɒn.ɪks/ n
Mnemotechnik
study of techniques for improving memory

mnemotechnic /ˌniːməˈtɛknɪk/ adj
mnemotechnisch
pertaining to mnemotechny

moa /ˈmɒʌ/ /ˈməʊə/ n
Moa
extinct bird

moan /moʊn/ /məʊn/ n
Stöhnen
a low cry of pain

moan /moʊn/ /məʊn/ v
stöhnen
to make a moan or similar sound

moaning dove n
Sperlingstäubchen
Columbina passerina

moat /moʊt/ /məʊt/ n
Burggraben
defensive ditch

mob /mɑb/ /mɒb/ n
Herde
group of animals
Pöbel
unruly group of people

mob cap /ˈmɒb kap/ n
Morgenhaube
plain cap or headdress for women or girls

mob rule n
Pöbelherrschaft
government by the masses

mobbing n
Mobbing
group bullying

mobile /ˈmoʊbil/ /ˈmoʊbəl/ /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ /ˈməʊbaɪl/ adj
mobil beweglich
capable of being moved

mobile /ˈmoʊbil/ /ˈmoʊbəl/ /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ /ˈməʊbaɪl/ n
Mobile
decoration

mobile game n
Handy-Spiel
electronic game played using a cellular phone

mobile phone n
Handy Mobiltelefon Funktelefon Natel
portable telephone

mobilise v
mobilmachen
to assemble troops and their equipment in a coordinated fashion so as to be ready for war
to become made ready for war
mobilisieren
to make something mobile

mobility /moʊˈbɪlɪti/ /mə(ʊ)ˈbɪlɪti/ n
Mobilität Beweglichkeit
ability to move

mobilization n
Mobilmachung
marshalling of troops and national resources in preparation for war

mobster n
Gangster
member of a criminal gang

mocha /ˈmoʊkə/ /ˈmɒkə/ n
Mokka
coffee with chocolate
Mokka-
coffee/chocolate flavour

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ adj
Schein- nachgemacht
imitation, not genuine

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ n
Nachahmung

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ v
nachahmen nachäffen
to mimic
aufziehen hochnehmen
to taunt

mock exam n
Probeklausur
an examination where the marks do not count

mock object n
Mock-Objekt

mocker n
Spottdrossel Spötter
one who mocks

mockingbird /ˈmɑkɪŋˌbɝd/ n
Spottdrossel
songbird of the family Mimidae

mockup /mɒk.ʌp/ n
Modell Mockup Nachbildung
a full-scale working model of something

modal adj
modal
of, relating to, or describing the mood of a clause
of or relating to a mode or modus
requiring immediate computer user interaction

modal particle n
Modalpartikel
linguistic class

modal verb n
Modalverb Modalverbum
a kind of verb

modality n
Modalität
classification of propositions; mode

mode /moʊd/ /məʊd/ n
Modus
in computing
Art
means of accomplishing something
Mode
style or fashion

mode of transport n
Verkehrsmittel
vehicle or system used to transport people or goods

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ adj
Modell-
worthy of being a model

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ n
Modell Model
miniature
Model Mannequin Fotomodell
person
Modell Vorbild
praiseworthy example
Modell
simplified representation
structural design
style

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ v
modellieren
use as a model
create from a substance
make a miniature model

model aircraft n
Modellflugzeug
aircraft made to a smaller scale

model solution n
Musterlösung
exemplary solution

model-view-controller n
Model-View-Controller Modell-Präsentation-Steuerung
type of computer user interface

model-view-presenter n
Model-View-Presenter
type of computer user interface that separates the representation of information from the user's interaction

modelbuilding n
Modellbau
activity of making models

modeling n
Modellierung
The construction and use of a computer model

modelization n
Modellierung
the act, process or result of modelizing

modem /ˈmoʊdəm/ /ˈməʊdəm/ n
Modem
device that encodes digital computer signals into analog/analogue telephone signals

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ adj
moderat
having an intermediate position in politics
mäßig mittelmäßig
mediocre
moderat maßvoll
not excessive

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ v
moderieren
to act as a moderator

moderation /ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌmɒdəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Mäßigung
instance of moderating; to bring away from extremes
Diskussionsleitung
moderating a discussion: supervision; mediation
Maßhalten
state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes

moderato adj
moderato
played in this style

moderato n
Moderato
passage
tempo mark

moderator n
Moderator
someone who moderates
(Internet) A person who enforces the rules of a forum

modern /ˈmɑdɚn/ /ˈmɒd(ə)n/ adj
modern
pertaining to the current time and style
pertaining to history from c. 1800 onwards

modern art n
Moderne Kunst
modern art

modernism n
Modernismus
any of several styles of art, architecture, literature, philosophy, etc., that flourished in the 20th century

modernity /məˈdɜː(ɹ)n.ɪ.ti/ n
Modernität
quality of being modern

modernization /ˌmɑdɚnɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɒdənɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ n
Modernisierung
process of modernizing

modernize /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/ /ˈmɒdənaɪz/ v
modernisieren
bring something up to date

modest /ˈmɑdəst/ adj
anständig sittsam
intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others
bescheiden maßvoll
not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements
bescheiden gering klein moderat
small

modesty /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/ n
Bescheidenheit
the quality of being modest

modicum /ˈmɑdɪkəm/ /ˈmɒdɪkəm/ n
bisschen
small amount

modification /ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Modifikation Änderung Abänderung
act or result of modifying or condition of being modified
alteration or adjustment
Modifikation
change to an organism

modifier /ˈmɑdɪfaɪɚ/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪə/ n
Bestimmungswort Bestimmung
grammar: qualifying word, clause or phrase
Modifikator
one who modifies

modify /ˈmɑdɪfaɪ/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/ v
bearbeiten
to be or become modified
ändern abändern modifizieren
to change part of

modular adj
modular
of or relating to a module or modules

modularize v
modularisieren

modularized v
modularisiert

modulation n
Modulation
Applying a signal to a carrier

modulator n
Modulator
device that modulates

module /ˈmɑdʒuːl/ /ˈmɒdjuːl/ n
Modul
self-contained component of a system
unit of education
type of algebraic structure
section of a program

modus operandi /ˈmɐʉ.dɘs ˌɔp.ɘ.ɹɛn.dɒe/ /ˈməʊ.dʌs ˌɒp.ə.ɹæn.daɪ/ n
Modus Operandi
habits from a criminal
person or thing's method of operation

moggy /ˈmɑɡi/ /ˈmɒɡi/ n
Katzenvieh
cat (depreciative slang)

mogul /ˈməʊɡ(ə)l/ n
Mogul
a rich or powerful person
Buckel Mugel
a hump on a skiing piste

mogul skiing n
Buckelpistenfahren
type of freestyle skiing

mohel /ˈmɔɪ.əl/ n
Mohel
person who performs circumcision

moist /mɔɪst/ adj
feucht
slightly wet

moisten /ˈmɔɪsən/ v
feucht werden
to become moist
anfeuchten befeuchten
to make moist

moisture /ˈmɔɪstʃɚ/ n
Feuchtigkeit Nässe
a moderate degree of wetness

moisturising cream n
Feuchtigkeitscreme
cream that moisturises the skin

moisturizer n
Befeuchtungsmittel Feuchtigkeitsspender
that which causes moisture

mojibake /ˌmoʊ.dʒiˈbɑ.ki/ /ˌməʊ.dʒiˈbɑː.ki/ n
Krähenfüße Mojibake Zeichensalat
corrupt characters or letters

mojito /moʊˈhi.toʊ/ n
Mojito
Cuban cocktail

mojo /ˈmoʊdʒoʊ/ /ˈməʊdʒəʊ/ n
Zauber Magie
magic charm or spell
Charme
personal magnetism; charm

molar /ˈmoʊlɚ/ adj
molar
containing one mole of solute per litre of solution

molar /ˈmoʊlɚ/ n
Backenzahn
back tooth

molar volume n
Molvolumen

molarity n
Molarität
moles per litre of a solution

molasses [məˈlæ.sɨz] [məˈlæ.sɪz] n
Melasse Sirup
thick brownish syrup refined from raw sugar

mold /moʊld/ /məʊld/ n
Gussform Form
hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance
Schimmel Mehltau
woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi

mold /moʊld/ /məʊld/ v
modellieren
To shape in or on a mold

molding /ˈmoʊl.dɪŋ/ /ˈməʊl.dɪŋ/ n
Abformen Ausformung Formen Formung Formverfahren
act or process of shaping in a mold
Guss Gussstück Spritzling
anything cast in a mold
Leiste Profil Profilleiste Zierleiste
architecture: narrow decorative surface
Formsand
founding: sand used for making molds
Formmaschine
machine to assist in making molds
Profilfräse
mill for shaping timber
Profilhobel
planing machine

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /mɒʊl/ /məʊl/ n
Maulwurf
burrowing insectivore
Maulwurf Spion
internal spy

mole /mol/ /mɒʊl/ /məʊl/ n
Muttermal Mal
dark spot on the skin
Braut Gangsterbraut Puppe
Mole
massive structure used as a pier or breakwater
Mol Gramm-Molekül
unit of amount

mole /mol/ /mɒʊl/ /məʊl/ /ˈmoʊleɪ/ n
Mole
hemorrhagic mass of tissue in the uterus

mole cricket n
Maulwurfsgrille
insect of Gryllotalpidae

mole rat n
Mull
rodent

molecatcher /ˈməʊlkatʃə/ n
Maulwurffänger Maulwurffängerin
person who traps and kills moles

molecular /məˈlɛkjələɹ/ /məˈlɛkjʊlə/ adj
molekular
relating to molecules

molecular biologist n
Molekularbiologe Molekularbiologin
scientist who specializes in molecular biology

molecular biology n
Molekularbiologie
branch of biology

molecular cloud n
Molekülwolke
large dense cloud in space

molecular dynamics n
Molekulardynamik

molecular formula n
Bruttoformel Summenformel
a notation indicating the number of atoms of each element present in a compound

molecular genetics n
Molekulargenetik

molecular orbital n
Molekülorbital
molecular orbital

molecular orbital theory n
Molekülorbitaltheorie

molecule /ˈmɑləkjul/ /ˈmɒləkjuːl/ n
Molekül
group of atoms held together by chemical bonds

molehill /ˈməʊlhɪl/ n
Maulwurfshaufen
A small mound of earth

molest v
belästigen
to annoy intentionally

molinologist n
Molinologe Molinologin Mühlenkundler Mühlenkundlerin
one who studies molinology

molinology n
Molinologie Mühlenkunde Mühlenlehre Mühlenwesen
study of mills

mollify /ˈmɑːlɪfaɪ/ v
beruhigen
to appease
mildern
to ease a burden

mollusc /ˈmɑləsk/ /ˈmɒləsk/ n
Weichtier Molluske
soft-bodied invertebrate of phylum Mollusca

molossus n
Molossus
metrical foot

molten /ˈmoʊltən/ /ˈmɒltən/ /ˈməʊltən/ adj
geschmolzen
melted

molybdenite n
Molybdänit
mineral

molybdenum /məˈlɪbdɪnəm/ n
Molybdän
chemical element

molybdenum blue n
Molybdänblau

molybdomancy n
Bleigießen
divination by molten metal dropped in water

moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ /ˈməʊmənt/ n
Moment
moment of force
moment in time
Moment Augenblick Zeitpunkt
very brief period of time

moment of inertia n
Trägheitsmoment
physical measure

moment of truth n
Augenblick der Wahrheit Moment der Wahrheit Stunde der Wahrheit
deciding instant

momentarily /ˈməʊmɛntɛɹɪlɪi/ adv
momentan
In a momentary manner

momentary /ˈmoʊmənˌtɛɹi/ /ˈməʊmənt(ə)ɹi/ adj
vorübergehend
lasting for only a moment

momentous /moʊˈmɛn.təs/ /məʊˈmɛn.təs/ adj
bedeutsam wichtig
of outstanding importance or great consequence

momentousness /mə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəsnəs/ n
Bedeutsamkeit Tragweite Wichtigkeit
quality of being momentous

momentum /ˌmoʊˈmɛntəm/ n
Schwung Moment Schwungkraft Wucht
impetus, either of a body in motion, or of an idea or course of events
Impuls Bewegungsgröße Bewegungsmenge
product of mass and velocity

momma's boy n
Muttersöhnchen
male overly attached to his mother

momo n
Momo
type of dumpling

monad /ˈmɒnæd/ n
Monade
mathematics and computing term
something ultimate and indivisible

monadological adj
monadologisch

monarch /ˈmɑnɚk/ /ˈmɒnək/ n
Monarch Monarchin Fürst
ruler

monarchism n
Monarchismus
advocacy of the monarchistic political system

monarchist n
Monarchist Monarchistin
an advocate of, or believer in, monarchy

monarchy /ˈmɑnɚki/ /ˈmɒnəki/ n
Monarchie
form of government with a hereditary head of state

monastery /ˈmɑnəstɛɹi/ /ˈmɒnəstɹi/ n
Kloster
building for monks

monastic /məˈnæstɪk/ adj
klösterlich mönchisch
of or relating to monasteries or monks

mondegreen /ˈmɑndəɡɹiːn/ /ˈmɒndəɡɹiːn/ n
Verhörer
mishearing

monetarism n
Monetarismus

monetary /ˈmɑnɪteɹi/ /ˈmʌnɪtɹi/ adj
monetär Geld
of or relating to money

monetization n
Monetisierung
the conversion of something into money

monetize v
monetisieren verflüssigen zu Geld machen
to convert something into currency
geldlich verwerten gewinnbringend nutzen monetarisieren monetär verwerten
to make a business activity profit-generating
Geld drucken
to mint money

money /ˈmʌni/ n
Bargeld Geld
cash
Geld
means of exchange and measure of value
currency
Reichtum Vermögen
wealth

money belt n
Geldkatze
a belt concealed under clothing

money can't buy happiness proverb
Geld macht nicht glücklich
true happiness comes from inside

money changer n
Geldwechsler
person who will exchange currency

money doesn't grow on trees proverb
das Geld liegt nicht auf der Straße
you must work in order to have money

money laundering n
Geldwäsche Geldwäscherei
act of obscuring the origin of money that has been obtained illegally

money market n
Geldmarkt
market

money order n
Postanweisung Geldbrief
a type of cheque

money plant n
Geldbaum
Crassula ovata

moneybags n
Geldsack
wealthy person

moneyboy n
Nuttesohn Stricher
rentboy

moneylender n
Geldverleiher Geldverleiherin
person who lends money

monger /ˈmʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡəɹ/ n
Händler Krämer Verkäufer
dealer

mongoose /ˈmɑŋ.ɡus/ /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/ n
Manguste Mungo
a small carnivore of the family Herpestidae

mongrel /ˈmɑŋ.ɡɹəl/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡɹəl/ n
Mischling Promenadenmischung Mischlingshund
someone of mixed kind

moniker /ˈmɑn.ɪ.kɚ/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.kə/ n
Spitzname Name
personal name or nickname

monism n
Monismus
doctrine of the oneness and unity of reality

monition /məˈnɪʃn̩/ n
Mahnung
caution or warning

monitor /ˈmɒnɨtə/ n
Monitor Bildschirm
computer display
Aufpasser Wächter
someone who watches over something
Tutor
student leader

monitor /ˈmɒnɨtə/ v
abhören aufpassen kontrollieren überprüfen überwachen
watch over, guard

monitor lizard n
Waran
lizard of the genus Varanus

monitoring n
Überwachung
Surveillance or continuous or regular observation

monk /mʌŋk/ n
Mönch
male member of monastic order

monkey /ˈmʌŋki/ n
Affe Äffin
primate

monkey bread n
Affenbrotbaum
tree

monkey business n
Affentheater
an activity that is considered silly, or stupid, or time-wasting (idiomatic)

monkey wrench n
Engländer Rollgabelschlüssel
adjustable wrench
Problem
problem

monkey's fist n
Affenfaust
type of knot

monkfish n
Seeteufel Meeresteufel
fish

monkhood n
Mönche
monks collectively
Mönchstum
state of being a monk

monkish adj
mönchisch
pertaining to, or resembling a monk or monasticism
tending to self-denial; ascetic

mono- /ˈmɒ.nəʊ/ prefix
ein- mono-
one

monochasium n
Monochasium
cyme with one flower on each axis

monochrome /ˈmɑ.nə.kɹoʊm/ /ˈmɒn.ə.kɹəʊm/ adj
einfarbig monochrom
having only one colour

monochrome /ˈmɑ.nə.kɹoʊm/ /ˈmɒn.ə.kɹəʊm/ n
Schwarzweißbild Schwarzweißfotografie
black and white image

monocle /ˈmɑnəkəl/ n
Monokel
a single lens

monocolor adj
einfarbig

monocoque n
Monocoque
structure design

monocotyledon /ˌmɒnəˌkɒtɪˈliːdən/ n
einkeimblättrigen
Plant belonging to Monocotyledones or Liliopsida

monoculture /ˈmɒnəˌkʌlt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
Monokultur
the cultivation of a single crop
a culture that lacks diversity

monocyte n
Monozyt
type of blood leukocyte

monoecious adj
einhäusig monözisch
botany: having the male and female reproductive organs on different parts of the same plant

monoecy n
Einhäusigkeit Monözie
the condition of being monoecious

monogamous adj
monogam
being married to one person at a time
having only one sexual partner at a time

monogamy /məˈnɑɡəmi/ n
Monogamie
permanent pair bond between two beings

monogram n
Monogramm
a design composed of one or more letters used as an identifying mark

monogram v
monogrammieren
(transitive) to mark something with a monogram

monograph n
Monografie
scholarly book or treatise

monoid n
Monoid
type of set

monokini /mɒnə(ʊ)ˈkiːni/ n
Monokini
bikini worn without the upper part

monolingual adj
einsprachig monolingual
only knowing or spoken in one language

monolingualism n
Einsprachigkeit Monolingualismus Monolingualität Monolinguismus
condition of being able to speak only a single language

monolith /ˈmɑ.nə.lɪθ/ /ˈmɒ.nə.lɪθ/ n
Monolith

monolithic adj
monolithisch
having a massive, unchanging structure that does not permit individual variation
of or resembling a monolith

monologue n
Monolog Selbstgespräch
drama: long speech by one person

monomial n
Monom Mononom
term with numbers and variables

monophobia n
Monophobie
fear of being alone

monophthong /ˈmɑnəfθɔŋ/ n
Monophthong
vowel that has same sound throughout its pronunciation

monophthongization n
Monophthongisierung Monophthongierung
the process of becoming monophthong

monophthongize v
monophthongieren
to change to a monophthong

monophysite adj
monophysitisch
Describing the beliefs of a Μonophysite

monophysitism n
Monophysitismus
Christian believe claiming a human-only nature of Jesus Christ

monoplane n
Eindecker
airplane that has a single pair of wings

monopodium n
Monopodium echte Hauptachse
a single and continuous vegetable axis

monopolist n
Monopolist
one who has, or attempts to acquire, a monopoly on something

monopolistic adj
monopolistisch
In the manner of a monopoly

monopolization n
Monopolisierung
the act of monopolizing or the state of being monopolized

monopolize v
beherrschen monopolisieren
dominate
monopolisieren
have a monopoly

monopoly /məˈnɑpəˌli/ /məˈnɒpəˌli/ n
Monopol
situation of exclusive supply
exclusive possession
market thus controled
privilege granting such control

monopsony /məˈnɑpsəni/ /məˈnɒpsəni/ n
Monopson
market situation in which there is only buyer for a product

monorail /ˈmɑnəɹeɪl/ /ˈmɒnəɹeɪl/ n
Einschienenbahn
a railroad system where the trains run on one rail

monosaccharide n
Monosaccharid
a simple sugar, composed of a single ring

monosemy /ˈmɒ.nə(ʊ)ˌsiː.mi/ n
Eindeutigkeit Monosemie
property of terms of having single meaning

monosodium glutamate n
Mononatriumglutamat
mono sodium salt of the amino acid, glutamic acid

monosyllabic /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)sɪˈlabɪk/ adj
einsilbig
consisting of one syllable
einsilbig kurz angebunden
using monosyllables

monosyllabic /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)sɪˈlabɪk/ n
Einsilber Einsilbler Monosyllabum
a word consisting of one syllable

monosyllable n
Einsilber Einsilbler Monosyllabum
a word of one syllable

monotheism n
Monotheismus
belief in one God

monotheist n
Monotheist Monotheistin
a believer in, or advocate of, monotheism

monotheistic /ˈmɒn.əʊ.θeɪ.ɪst.ɪk/ adj
monotheistisch
believing in a single god

monothematic adj
eingliedrig monothematisch
composed of a single traditional name element

monotone /ˈmɑː.nə.toʊn/ /ˈmɒ.nə.təʊn/ adj
monton
having a single pitch

monotone function n
monotone Funktion
calculus: real function that either never decreases or never increases
order theory: function such that either x ≤ y implies f(x) ≤ f(y) or x ≤ y implies f(y) ≤ f(x)

monotonic /ˌmɑnəˈtɑnɪk/ /ˌmɒnəˈtɒnɪk/ adj
gleich bleibend
monoton
mathematics: never decreasing or increasing as its independent variable increases

monotonous /məˈnɑtənəs/ /məˈnɒtənəs/ adj
monoton
having an unvarying tone or pitch
monoton eintönig abwechslungslos
tedious, repetitious or lacking in variety

monotony /məˈnɑtəni/ /məˈnɒtəni/ n
Monotonie
property of mathematical function
Eintönigkeit Monotonie
tedium

monotreme n
Kloakentier
egg-laying mammal

monoxide n
Oxydul
oxide containing a single oxygen atom

mons pubis /ˌmɒnz ˈpjubɪs/ n
Schamhügel
fleshy protuberance over the pubic bones

monsoon /mɒnˈsuːn/ n
Monsun
meteorological system
Monsunregen
rain
Monsun Monsunzeit
tropical rainy season
Monsun Monsunwind
wind

monsoon season n
Monsunzeit
part of the year when monsoons occur

monster /ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ n
Monster Ungeheuer
terrifying dangerous creature

monster truck n
Monstertruck
truck designed to perform in monster truck shows

monstrance /ˈmɑnztɹəns/ /ˈmɒnstɹəns/ n
Monstranz
ornamental in which the consecrated host is placed for veneration

monstrosity /mɒnˈstɹɒsɪti/ n
ungeheuerlichkeit
State of being monstrous

monstrous /ˈmɑnstɹəs/ /ˈmɒnstɹəs/ adj
monströs
enormously large
ungeheuerlich monströs
hideous or frightful

montage /mɑnˈtɑʒ/ /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/ n
Montage
composite work created by assembling other elements

month /mʌnθ/ n
Monat
period into which a year is divided

monthly /ˈmʌnθli/ adj
monatlich
Occurring every month

monthslong adj
monatelang
lasting for multiple months

montmorillonite n
Montmorillonit
a type of smectite clay

monument /ˈmɑnjʊmənt/ /ˈmɒnjʊmənt/ n
Denkmal Monument
structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons

moo /mu/ /muː/ n
Muh
characteristic sound made by a cow or bull

moo /mu/ /muː/ v
muhen
to make a lowing sound

moo-moo n
Muhkuh
(childish) cow

mooch /muːtʃ/ v
schnorren
beg, cadge, or sponge; to exploit or take advantage of others for personal gain.

moocher n
Schnorrer Schnorrerin
a person having a tendency to repeatedly ask help of others

mood /muːd/ n
Missmut schlechte Laune schlechte Stimmung üble Laune
bad mood
Laune Stimmung Gemüt
mental state

moody /ˈmuːdi/ adj
launisch
Given to sudden or frequent changes of mind; temperamental
schwermütig
dour, gloomy or brooding
mürrisch
sulky or depressed

moola /ˈmuː.lɑ/ /ˈmuː.lə/ /ˈmuːˌlɑː/ n
Penunze
informal: money

moon /muːn/ n
Mond Satellit Trabant
any substantially sized natural satellite of a planet
Mond
largest natural satellite of planet Earth
Mond Monat
month

moon /muːn/ v
nackten Hintern zeigen
to display one's buttocks to

moon landing n
Mondlandung
arrival of a spacecraft on the moon

moon letter n
Mondbuchstabe
moon letter

moon rock n
Mondgestein

moonbase n
Mondbasis
a base located on a moon

moonbeam n
Mondstrahl
shaft of moonlight

moonbow n
Mondregenbogen
Meteorological phenomenon

mooncake n
Mondkuchen
Chinese pastry

moondust n
Mondstaub
the fine regolith found on the surface of the Moon

moonless adj
mondlos
during which the Moon is not visible

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ n
Mondlicht
light reflected from the moon

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ v
eine Nebenbeschäftigung ausüben nebenher noch schwarz arbeiten schwarzarbeiten
to work at a secondary job

moonlighter n
Doppelverdiener Schwarzarbeiter Doppelverdienerin Frau mit Nebentätigkeit Mann mit Nebentätigkeit Person mit Nebentätigkeit
person who works a second job

moonlighting n
Schwarzarbeit Mehrfachbeschäftigung
period of working on the side

moonlit /ˈmuːnˌlɪt/ adj
im Mondlicht vom Mond beschienen
lit by moonlight

moonquake n
Mondbeben
lunar seismic event

moonrise n
Mondaufgang
The time of day or night when the moon begins to rise over the horizon

moonscape n
Mondlandschaft
desolate landscape
view of an area of the Moon

moonseed n
Mondsamen
Twining plant of genus Menispermum

moonset n
Monduntergang
the setting of the moon below the horizon

moonshine /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/ n
schwarzgebrannter Schnaps
illicit liquor
Mondschein
shine of the moon

moonsickle /ˈmuːnˌsɪkl̩/ n
Mondsichel
thin crescent of the moon

moonstone n
Mondstein
translucent gemstone

moonstruck adj
mondsüchtig

moonwalk /ˈmunwɔk/ /ˈmuːnwɔːk/ n
Moonwalk
dance style

moor /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʊə(ɹ)/ n
Hochmoor
region with poor, marshy soil, peat and heath

moor /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʊə(ɹ)/ v
anlegen
to cast anchor or become fastened
festmachen
to secure or fix firmly

moorhen /ˈmuɹ.hɛn/ n
Teichralle
water birds of the genus Gallinula

mooring n
Vertäuung
act of securing a vessel

moose /muːs/ n
Elch
largest member of the deer family (Alces alces)

moose test n
Elchtest
vehicle test

moot /muːt/ adj
irrelevant rein akademisch
having no practical importance
fraglich strittig umstritten
subject to discussion

moot /muːt/ /ˈmʊt/ n
in Frage stellen infrage stellen zur Diskussion stellen
to bring up as a subject for debate, to propose

moot point n
nur von theoretischem Interesse rein akademische Frage überflüssiges Argument
issue that has been rendered irrelevant
Streitpunkt fragliche Sache offene Frage
issue that is open for debate

mop /mɑp/ /mɒp/ n
Mopp Aufnehmer Schrubber
implement for washing floors

mop /mɑp/ /mɒp/ v
moppen
to rub, scrub, clean or wipe with a mop, or as if with a mop

moped /moʊpt/ /məʊpt/ n
Moped Mofa Kleinkraftrad Highriser Mokick Motorfahrrad
two-wheeled vehicle

moppet n
Fratz Hosenmatz Püppchen
colloquial expression for a child
Stoffpuppe
rag baby, puppet made of cloth

moraine /məˈɹeɪn/ n
Moräne
accumulation of rocks and debris

moral /ˈmɑɹəl/ /ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɔɹəl/ adj
moralisch sittlich
conforming to a standard of right behavior
moralisch
relating to principles of right and wrong
capable of right and wrong action
positively affecting the mind, confidence or will

moral /ˈmɑɹəl/ /ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɔɹəl/ n
Moral
moral practices or teachings
the moral significance or practical lesson

moral code n
Moralkodex
set of rules prescribing behavior

moral panic n
allgemeiner Protest moralische Panik
mass movement, public outcry

moral support n
moralische Unterstützung
assistance given to a person or cause

morale /məˈɹæl/ /məˈɹɑːl/ n
Moral
capacity

moralism /ˈmɒɹəlɪzm/ n
Moralismus
Act or practice of moralizing

morality /məˈɹælɪti/ n
Moral
Moral Moralität
recognition of / obedience to the rules of right conduct

moratorium /ˌmɒ.ɹəˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ /ˌmɔ.ɹəˈtɔ.ɹi.əm/ n
Moratorium
suspension of an ongoing activity
authorization permitting temporary suspension of payments

moray n
Muräne
eels of the family Muraenidae

morbid /ˈmɔɹ.bɪd/ /ˈmɔː.bɪd/ adj
morbid
of or relating to disease
krankhaft
unhealthy or unwholesome, especially psychologically

mordant /mɔː(ɹ)dənt/ adj
sarkastisch beißend bissig
biting or caustic

mordant /mɔː(ɹ)dənt/ n
Beize
a substance used to facilitate dye fixing

more /ˈmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˈmoə/ /ˈmoʊ/ /ˈmɔɹ/ /ˈmɔː/ adv
mehr
comparative of much
word to form a comparative

more /ˈmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˈmoə/ /ˈmoʊ/ /ˈmɔɹ/ /ˈmɔː/ determiner
mehr
comparative of many

more Catholic than the Pope adj
päpstlicher als der Papst sein katholischer als der Papst
adhering more stringently to Roman Catholic practice than is required

more and more adv
immer mehr und mehr
progressively more

more and more determiner
immer mehr
increasingly more

more haste, less speed proverb
Eile mit Weile.
when one is in a hurry, one often ends up completing a task more slowly

more like phraseologicalUnit
eher gesagt wohl eher

more or less adv
mehr oder weniger fast
almost
mehr oder weniger ungefähr
approximately

morel /məˈɹɛl/ n
Spitz-Morchel Spitzmorchel
black morel, Morchella elata / Morchella conica
Rund-Morchel Rundmorchel Speise-Morchel Speisemorchel
common morel or yellow morel, Morchella esculenta
Morchel
genus Morchella

morello n
Schattenmorelle
Prunus cerasus austera tree
fruit

moreover /mɔɹˈoʊvɚ/ /mɔːˈɹəʊvə/ adv
außerdem überdies des Weiteren
in addition to what has been said

morepork /ˈmoːpoːk/ /ˈmɔɹˌpɔ(ə)ɹk/ /ˈmɔːpɔːk/ n
Neuseeland-Kuckuckskauz
Ninox novaeseelandiae

mores /ˈmɔː.ɹeɪz/ n
Sitte Bräuche Gebräuche Gepflogenheiten Konventionen Lebensweise
a set of accepted moral norms or customs

morganatic /mɔɹɡəˈnætɪk/ /mɔːɡəˈnatɪk/ adj
morganatisch

morgue /mɔɹɡ/ /mɔːɡ/ n
Leichenhaus Leichenschauhaus
place for dead people

moribund /ˈmɔːɹɪbʌnd/ adj
moribund todgeweiht
approaching death

morion /ˈmɒɹɪən/ n
Morion
type of helmet

morna /məʊˈɹnɑ/ n
Morna
a genre of Cape Verdean music

morning /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ n
Morgen Vormittag
the part of the day after midnight and before midday
part of the day between dawn and midday

morning draught n
Frühschoppen
alcoholic drink taken in the morning

morning dress n
Cutaway
formal day wear

morning gift n
Morgengabe
gift given by husband to wife upon first morning of marriage

morning glory n
Prunkwinde Trichterwinde
plant

morning star n
Morgenstern
planet Venus as seen around dawn
spiked weapon on staff

morning wood n
Morgenlatte Mopila Morgenständchen Morgenständer Morgenwasserlatte morgendliche Pisslatte
morning erection

morning-after pill n
Pille danach
type of contraceptive pill

morology n
Morologie
foolish talk; nonsense

moron /ˈmɔːɹɒn/ n
Schwachsinniger Schwachkopf
person of borderline intelligence
Depp Schwachkopf Trottel
person who makes uncool attempts to impress others

moronic /mɔːˈɹɑnɪk/ /mɔːˈɹɒnɪk/ adj
bescheuert debil idiotisch schwachsinnig
behaving in the manner of a moron
geistig zurückgeblieben
having a mental age

morose /mɒˈɹoʊs/ /məˈɹəʊs/ adj
missmutig verdrießlich
Sullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humour

morpheme /ˈmɔː(ɹ)fiːm/ n
Morphem
smallest linguistic unit

morphemic adj
morphemisch
of or relating to morphemics or to a morpheme

morphine /ˈmɔɹfiːn/ n
Morphin Morphium
crystalline alkaloid

morphinism n
Morphinismus
morphine addiction

morphism n
Morphismus

morpho-syntax n
Morphosyntax

morphological /ˌmɔːfəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
morphologisch
relating to morphology

morphologically adv
morphologisch
with regard to morphology

morphology /mɔɹˈfɑlədʒi/ n
Morphologie Formenlehre
a scientific study of form and structure
Morphologie Formenlehre Wortbildung
linguistic study of the form and structure

morphosyntax n
Morphosyntax

morrow /ˈmɒɹəʊ/ /ˈmɔɹoʊ/ n
Morgen
morning
morgen
the next or following day

morsel /ˈmɔɹsəl/ /ˈmɔːsəl/ n
Happen
small fragment

mortadella n
Mortadella
sausage

mortal /ˈmɔːtəl/ adj
tödlich
causing death; deadly; fatal; killing
sterblich
susceptible to death

mortal /ˈmɔːtəl/ n
Sterbliche Sterblicher
human; someone susceptible to death

mortal sin n
Todsünde
grave sin

mortality /mɔɹˈtælɪti/ n
Sterblichkeit
condition of being susceptible to death
Mortalität Mortalitätsziffer Sterbeziffer Sterblichkeit
death rate

mortar /ˈmɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
Mörtel Mörser
mixture of lime or cement, sand and water
Mörser Mörtel
short large-bore cannon
vessel used to grind ingredients

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪdʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪdʒ/ n
Hypothek Grundpfand
special form of secured loan

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪdʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪdʒ/ v
verpfänden eine Hypothek aufnehmen
to borrow against a property

mortgage-backed adj
durch Hypotheken gesichert hypothekenbesichert
having mortgages as collateral

mortgage-backed security n
Hypothekenbesichertes Wertpapier
an asset-backed security whose cash flows are backed by the principal and interest of a set of mortgage loans

mortify /ˈmɔɹtɪfaɪ/ /ˈmɔːtɪfaɪ/ v
töten
to kill

mortise /ˈmɔː(ɹ).tɪs/ n
Einsteckschloss Zapfenloch
a hole for a tenon

mortise-and-tenon joint n
Schlitz und Zapfen
joint

mosaic /moʊˈzeɪɪk/ /məʊˈzeɪɪk/ n
Mosaik
artwork
genetically diverse individual
Collage
composite picture
Mosaikvirus Mosaik
viral disease

mosaicist n
Mosaikkünstler Mosaikkünstlerin
person who designs or builds mosaics

moschatel /ˌmɒskəˈtɛl/ n
Moschuskraut
flower

moscovium /mɒˈskəʊ.vi.əm/ n
Moscovium
115th element

mosque /mɑsk/ /mɒsk/ n
Moschee
a place of worship for Muslims

mosquito /mɒsˈkiː.təʊ/ /məˈski.toʊ/ n
Moskito Stechmücke Schnake Gelse
small flying insect of the family Culicidae, known for biting and sucking blood

mosquito net n
Moskitonetz
fine net used to protect against mosquitos

moss /mɑs/ /mɒs/ /mɔs/ n
Moos
plants of the division Bryophyta
a kind or species of such plants

moss /mɑs/ /mɒs/ /mɔs/ v
bemoosen
cover (something) with moss
to become covered with moss

most /ˈmoʊst/ /ˈməʊst/ adv
-ste -ster am ...-sten
adverb forming superlative

most /ˈmoʊst/ /ˈməʊst/ determiner
die meisten
majority of

most of all adv
am allermeisten
to a greater extent than anything else

mostly /ˈmoʊstli/ /ˈməʊstli/ adv
meistens größtenteils weitgehend überwiegend
for the most part

mote /moʊt/ /məʊt/ n
Stäubchen
A small particle; a speck

motel /moʊˈtɛl/ n
Motel
type of hotel

motet n
Motette
a composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style

moth /mɑθ/ /mɑθs/ /mɒθ/ /mɒθs/ /mɔθ/ /mɔθs/ n
Motte Nachtfalter
insect similar to a butterfly
Mattenbohne
Vigna aconitifolia

moth-eaten adj
mottenzerfressen
containing moth holes

mothball n
Mottenkugel
small ball

mothball v
einmotten
to store something no longer used

mother /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/ n
Mutter
female (human) who parents a child, gives birth to a baby, or is pregnant
one’s female parent
something that is the greatest of its kind

mother /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/ v
bemuttern
to treat as a mother would be expected to

mother liquor n
Mutterlauge

mother lode n
Hauptader
large or rich vein of precious mineral

mother superior n
Mutter Oberin
nun in charge of a convent

mother tongue n
Muttersprache Erstsprache
one's native tongue

mother-hive n
Leibbiene

mother-in-law /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɑː/ /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɔː/ n
Schwiegermutter Schwäherin
spouse’s mother

mother-of-pearl n
Perlmutt Perlmutter
pearly layer

mother-to-be n
werdende Mutter
pregnant woman

motherboard /ˈmʌðɚˌbɔɹd/ n
Hauptplatine Motherboard Mainboard
primary circuit board of a computer

motherese n
Mutterisch
motherese

motherfucker /ˈmʌðəˌfʌkə/ /ˈmʌðɚˌfʌkɚ/ n
Scheißkerl Mutterficker Arschloch Wichser Drecksau Schwein
generic term of abuse

motherhood /ˈmʌðəhʊd/ /ˈmʌðɚˌhʊd/ n
Mutterschaft Muttersein Muttertum
state of being a mother

motherland /ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/ n
Mutterland
mother country in contrast to its colonies
Vaterland
the country of one's ancestors

motherless adj
mutterlos
without a living mother

motherlessness n
Mutterlosigkeit
state or condition of being motherless

motherly /ˈmʌðəli/ adj
mütterlich
befitting a mother; warm, caring, nurturing, protective, loving

motif /moʊˈtiːf/ n
Motiv
recurring or dominant element; a theme
decorative figure that is repeated in a design
music: short melodic passage that is repeated in several parts of a work

motion /ˈmoʊʃən/ /ˈməʊʃən/ n
Bewegung
state of progression from one place to another

motion detector n
Bewegungsmelder
device used in security systems

motion sickness n
Reisekrankheit Bewegungskrankheit Kinetose Seekrankheit
nausea or dizziness in a moving vehicle

motionless /ˈmoʊʃənlɛs/ /ˈməʊʃənlɛs/ adj
unbeweglich bewegungslos reglos
at rest, not moving

motivate /ˈmoʊtɪveɪt/ /ˈməʊtɪveɪt/ v
motivieren
to encourage

motivation n
Motivation Motivierung
willingness of action especially in behavior

motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ /ˈməʊtɪv/ n
Motiv
Motiv Beweggrund
a cause to commit a crime

motley adj
bunt zusammengeworfen zusammengewürfelt
comprising greatly varied elements
bunt vielfarbig
having many colours; variegated

motmot n
Sägeracke
Bird in the taxonomic family Momotidae

motocross n
Motocross
off-road motorbike racing

motor /ˈmoʊtɚ/ /ˈməʊtə/ n
Motor Triebwerk Antrieb
engine

motor neuron disease n
Motoneuron-Krankheit
neurodegenerative disorder

motor racing n
Automobilsport Motorrennen
auto racing

motor scooter n
Motorroller
small motorcycle or moped

motor vehicle n
Kraftfahrzeug
any land-based means of transportation

motorboat n
Motorboot
boat driven by an engine

motorcade n
Autokolonne Wagenkolonne
procession of cars

motorcycle /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/ /ˈməʊtəˌsaikəl/ n
Motorrad
open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel

motorcycle sport n
Motorradsport
The sport of racing with motorcycles

motorcyclist n
Motorradfahrer Motorradfahrerin
someone who rides a motorcycle

motorist n
Autofahrer Autofahrerin
one who drives a motor vehicle

motorization n
Motorisierung
the act of motorizing something

motorized adj
motorisiert
Equipped with a motor

motormouth n
Quasselstrippe
one who talks very fast or incessantly

motormouth v
quasseln
to talk very fast or incessantly

motorway /ˈməʊtəweɪ/ n
Autobahn
broad highway

mottled /ˈmɑt əld/ adj
gefleckt gesprenkelt
spotted

mottled duck n
Floridaente
Anas fulvigula

motto /ˈmɑ.toʊ/ n
Wahlspruch Motto
sentence, phrase or word forming part of an heraldic achievement
Motto Devise
suggestive sentence, phrase or word

moue /muː/ n
schmollen
pout

mouflon /ˈmuːf.lɑːn/ /ˈmuːf.lɒn/ n
Mufflon
sheep

moulage n
Moulage
art of applying mock injuries for the purpose of training medical or military personnel

mouldy /ˈmoʊldi/ adj
schimmelig verschimmelt
covered with mould

moult /moʊlt/ /mɒlt/ /məʊlt/ n
Mauser Häutung
process

moult /moʊlt/ /mɒlt/ /məʊlt/ v
häuten mausern
to shed hair, feathers, skin, horns etc., as an animal

mound /maʊnd/ n
Erdhügel Erdwall
artificial elevation of earth
Hügel
natural elevation

mount /maʊnt/ n
Reiter
rider in cavalry

mount /maʊnt/ v
anbringen befestigen
to attach an object to a support
besteigen bespringen decken
to get on top of an animal to mate
bespringen besteigen
to have sexual intercourse with someone
besteigen
to place oneself on a horse, bicycle etc. to ride

mountain /ˈmaʊntən/ /ˈmaʊntɪn/ n
Berg Haufen
large amount
Berg
large mass of earth and rock

mountain bike n
Geländerad Mountainbike
bicycle especially designed for off-road riding

mountain buzzard n
Bergbussard
Buteo oreophilus

mountain chain n
Bergkette Gebirgskette Gebirgszug
a series of mountain ranges

mountain chickadee n
Gambelmeise
Poecile gambeli

mountain goat n
Bergziege Schneeziege
Oreamnos americanus

mountain hare n
Schneehase Schneehäsin
mountain hare

mountain pass n
Gebirgpass Pass
low point

mountain range n
Gebirgskette
line of mountains
Gebirge
series of mountain lines

mountain tea n
Bergtee
infusion
Gliedkraut
plant

mountain zebra n
Bergzebra
Equus zebra

mountaineer /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪə̯(ɹ)/ /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪɹ/ n
Bergsteiger Bergsteigerin
one who climbs mountains for sport or pleasure
Bergbewohner Bergbewohnerin
someone who lives in a mountainous area

mountaineering n
Bergsteigen
sport

mountainous /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/ adj
bergig gebirgig
having many mountains

mountainside n
Berghang
slope of mountain

mounted /ˈmaʊntɪd/ adj
beritten
on horseback

mourn /mo(ː)ɹn/ /moən/ /mɔɹn/ /mɔːn/ /mʊən/ /mʊɹn/ v
trauern
express sadness for, grieve over

mourner n
Trauender
someone filled with or expressing grief or sadness

mourning /ˈmo(ː)ɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmoənɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈmʊənɪŋ/ /ˈmʊɹnɪŋ/ n
Trauer
expressing sorrow over death
act of expressing sorrow

mourning dove n
Carolinataube Trauertaube
Zenaida macroura

mouse /maʊs/ /mʌʊs/ n
Maus Computermaus Rechnermaus
computing: input device
Maus Computermaus
rodent of the genus Mus
graue Maus
shy person

mouse /maʊs/ /mʌʊs/ v
Mäuse fangen mausen
to catch mice
mausen
to mouse around

mouse pad /ˈmaʊs.pæd/ n
Mauspad Mousepad
mouse pad

mouse potato /maʊs pəʊ.teɪ.təʊ/ /ˈmaʊs pəˈteɪ.təʊ/ n
PC-Hocker PC-Narr
A person who spends excessive amounts of time using a computer

mouse wheel n
Mausrad Scrollrad
disc used for scrolling

mouse-colored antshrike n
Braunflügel-Ameisenwürger
bird

mousebird n
Mausvogel
bird of Coliiformes

mousehole n
Mauseloch Mäuseloch
hole through which a mouse enters a room

mousekin n
Mäuschen
baby mouse
little mouse

mousetrap /ˈmaʊsˌtɹæp/ n
Mausefalle Rattenfalle
device for killing mice

mousse /muːs/ n
Mousse
dessert

moustache /məˈstɐːʃ/ /məˈstɑːʃ/ /ˈmʌstæʃ/ n
Schnurrbart Oberlippenbart
hair on upper lip

moustached adj
schnurrbärtig
having moustache

moustached warbler n
Mariskensänger
Acrocephalus melanopogon

moustacheless adj
schnurrbartlos
without a moustache

moustachioed v
schnauzbärtig schnurrbärtig
hair on upper lip

mouth /maʊð/ /maʊθ/ /mʌʊθ/ n
Mündung
the end of a river out of which water flows
Mund Maul Gosch Gosche Gusche
the opening of a creature through which food is ingested

mouth wash n
Mundwasser
liquid used to clean your mouth

mouth-pussy n
Mundfotze
mouth, seen as sexual receptable

mouth-to-mouth resuscitation n
Mund-zu-Mund-Beatmung
first aid technique

mouthbrooder /ˈmaʊθbɹuːdə/ /ˈmaʊθˌbɹudɚ/ n
Maulbrüter
animal that cares of its offspring by holding them in its mouth

mouthfeel n
Mundgefühl
texture perceived by mouth

mouthguard n
Mundschutz Aufbissschiene Zahnschutz
device

mouthpart n
Mundwerkzeug
part of the anatomy of insects

mouthpiece /ˈmaʊθˌpiːs/ n
Sprechkapsel Sprechmuschel
part of a telephone
Mundstück
part of a wind or brass instrument
Sprachrohr
spokesman who speaks on behalf of someone else

mouthwash n
Mundspülung Mundwasser Gurgelwasser
liquid used to clean one's mouth

mouthwatering adj
appetitlich lecker
delicious in taste

movable adj
beweglich
capable of being moved

movable bridge n
bewegliche Brücke
bridge that can be moved

move /muːv/ n
Zug Spielzug
the act of moving a token on a gameboard
Umzug
the event of changing one's residence

move /muːv/ v
bewegen rühren
to cause to change place or posture; to set in motion
to arouse the feelings or passions of
bewegen
to change place or posture; to go
to change the place of a piece
umziehen zügeln
to change residence

move forward v
vorantreiben vorwärtstreiben
to progress

move heaven and earth v
Himmel und Hölle in Bewegung setzen Himmel und Erde in Bewegung setzen
to go to extreme lengths

move house v
umziehen zügeln
change place of residence

move in v
einziehen

move out v
ausziehen
to vacate one's place of residence

moveable feast n
beweglicher Feiertag
a holy day whose date is not fixed

movement /ˈmuːv.mənt/ n
Satz
music: division of a larger musical composition
Bewegung
physical motion
trend in various fields or social categories

movie /ˈmuːvi/ n
Film Spielfilm
motion picture

movie star n
Filmstar Filmgröße Leinwandgröße
star of the cinema

moving /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ adj
rührend
that causes someone to feel emotion
bewegend
that moves or move

moving box n
Umzugskarton
transport box used during relocation

moving violation n
Verkehrsverstoß
violation of law by the driver of a moving vehicle

moving walkway n
Fahrsteig Laufband Rollsteig
slow conveyor belt that transports people horizontally

mow /moʊ/ /məʊ/ v
mähen schneiden
to cut down

mow down v
niedermähen
to cut down
to kill or slaughter

moxibustion /ˌmɒksɪˈbʌst͡ʃən/ n
Moxibustion
burning of moxa against skin

moxie /ˈmɒksi/ n
Tatkraft
vigor, energy

mozzarella /mɒt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ n
Mozzarella
soft Italian cheese

mph symbol
Meile pro Stunde
miles per hour

mu /mju/ /mjuː/ /muː/ n
My
Greek letter

much /mʌt͡ʃ/ adv
viel
to a great extent

much /mʌt͡ʃ/ determiner
viel
a large amount of

much ado about nothing /mʌtʃ əˈduː əˈbaʊt ˈnʌθɪŋ/ n
viel Lärm um nichts
a lot of fuss

much of a muchness phraseologicalUnit
dasselbe in Grün dieselbe Couleur in Grün
little difference between multiple things

mucilage /ˈmju.sɪ.lɪdʒ/ /ˈmjuː.sɪ.lɪdʒ/ n
Schleimstoff
thick gluey substance produced by many plants

muck /mʌk/ n
Dreck Schmutz Unrat
anything filthy and vile, dirt
Brühe Fraß Gesöff Saufraß Schlangenfraß
grup, slop, swill
Schlamm Schmadder Schmiere Schmodder Schmuddel Siff
slimy mud
Dung Jauche Mist
soft manure

mucker n
Kumpel
friend, acquaintance, comrade
Gräber Lader Schutterarbeiter Schutterer
person removing muck

mucky /ˈmʌki/ adj
dreckig schmutzig
covered in muck
schmuddelig
obscene

mucous membrane n
Schleimhaut
membrane which secretes mucus

mucus /ˈmjuːkəs/ n
Schleim
slippery secretion

mud /mʌd/ n
Schlamm Kot
mixture of soil and water

mud fight n
Schlammschlacht
dirty verbal duel
physical fight in dirt

mud flap n
Schmutzfänger Schmutzlappen Spritzlappen
mud flap

mudbrick n
Lehmziegel
brick of mud

muddle /ˈmʌdəl/ n
Wirrwarr
a mixture; a confusion; a garble

muddle /ˈmʌdəl/ v
verwirren
mix together, to mix up; to confuse

muddle through v
schlecht und recht durchkommen sich durchwursteln

muddy [ˈmʌdi] adj
schlammig
covered with mud

mudflat n
Wattenmeer
flat expanse of mud, esp. tidal flat

mudflow n
Mure Murgang
A type of landslide characterized by large flows of mud and water

mudguard n
Schutzblech
a cover over, or a flap behind, the wheels of a vehicle

mudra /muːˈdɹɑː/ n
Mudra
symbolic hand postures of India

mudroom n
Windfang
Room between outdoors and indoors

mudslide n
Mure Murgang Schlammlawine
geological disaster in which a large amount of mud gathers and moves rapidly down a hill or slope

mudslinger n
Dreckschleuder Dreckschleuderin Verleumder Verleumderin
one who casts aspersions

mudslinging n
Schlammschlacht
casting aspersions to discredit

muesli /ˈmjuːzli/ n
Müsli
breakfast dish

muezzin /muˈɛzɪn/ n
Muezzin
person who issues call to prayer

muff /mʌf/ n
Muff
a piece of fur or cloth for keeping the hands warm

muffin /ˈmʌfɪn/ n
Muffin
individual cake

muffler /ˈmʌflɚ/ n
Schalldämpfer
part of exhaust pipe

mufti /ˈmʌfti/ n
Mufti Großmufti
Muslim scholar
Zivilsachen
civilian dress

mug /mʌɡ/ n
Idiot
(colloquial) a person who is easily fooled
Visage Gesicht
(slang) the face
Becher
large cup

mug /mʌɡ/ v
ausrauben
to assault for the purpose of robbery

mugger /ˈmʌɡɚ/ n
Strassendieb
a street robber
Sumpfkrokodil
the large crocodile Crocodilus palustris

muggy /ˈmʌɡi/ adj
schwül
humid or hot and humid

mugwort /ˈmʌɡwəːt/ n
Beifuß gemeiner Beifuß
Artemisia vulgaris

mujahid /mʊˈdʒɑːhɪd/ n
Mudschahed Mudjahed Mudschahid
a Muslim engaging in jihad

mujik /ˈmuː(d)ʒɪk/ n
Muschik Mushik
Russian peasant

mulatto /m(j)ʊˈlætəʊ/ /muˈlɑtoʊ/ n
Mulatte Mulattin
person of mixed black and white descent

mulberry /ˈmʌlbəɹi/ /ˈmʌlbɛɹi/ n
Maulbeere
the fruit
Maulbeerbaum
the tree

mulch /mʌltʃ/ n
Mulch
shredded matter for covering the soil

mulch /mʌltʃ/ v
mulchen
to apply mulch

mule /mjuːl/ n
Maultier Muli
offspring of male donkey and female horse

mule deer n
Maultierhirsch
species of deer

mull /mʌl/ v
erwägen
to work over mentally

mullah /ˈmʊ.lə/ n
Molla Mulla Mullah
a Muslim religious scholar and teacher

mulled wine n
Glühwein
wine with spices served hot

mullein /ˈmʌlɨn/ n
Königskerze
plants of the genus Verbascum

mullet /ˈmʌlɪt/ n
Meeräsche
fish of the family Mugilidae (grey mullets)
Vokuhila
hairstyle

mullion n
Mittelpfosten Pfosten Stulp
vertical bar between the casements of a window

multi- /mʌlti/ prefix
mehr- multi-
pertaining to many

multi-storey adj
mehrgeschossig mehrstöckig
having more than one storey

multi-touch n
Multi-Touch
capability

multicellular adj
vielzellig
having many cells

multicolored /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌləd/ /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌlɚd/ adj
mehrfarbig bunt vielfarbig
having multiple colors

multicolumn adj
Spalten mehrspaltig

multicultural /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃəɹəl/ adj
multikulturell Multikulti- Multikultur- multi-kulti multikulti
relating to several different cultures

multiculturalism /ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃəɹəˌlɪz(ə)m/ n
Multikulturalismus
societal idea

multiculturality n
Multikulturalität
multiculturality

multidimensional adj
mehrdimensional multidimensional
having more than two dimensions

multidimensional array n
mehrdimensionales Datenfeld
abstraction that addresses storage locations via an N-dimensional coordinate space
data structure consisting of a vector of vectors
data structure that has the semantics of an array of arrays

multidimensionality n
Mehrdimensionalität Multidimensionalität
the property of being multidimensional

multiethnic adj
multiethnisch
of, pertaining to, or consisting of several ethnic groups

multifaceted adj
facettenreich
having many aspects
having multiple facets

multifamily adj
Mehrfamilien-
intended for more than one family; particularly applied to residences

multifocal adj
multifokal
of lens, having multiple focusing areas

multifunctional cooker n
Multikocher
Electric cooking pot with a timer and a large variety of cooking modes

multihull /ˈmʌltihʌl/ n
Mehrrumpfboot
type of boat

multilateral adj
multilateral
having many sides or points of view
involving three or more parties

multilayer adj
mehrschichtig
any system of multiple layers

multilayered adj
mehrlagig mehrschichtig
having more than one layer

multilingual /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl/ adj
mehrsprachig polyglott
able to communicate fluently in multiple languages
mehrsprachig vielsprachig multilingual polyglott polyglottisch
pertaining to multiple languages

multilingualism n
Mehrsprachigkeit Multilingualismus Multilingualität Multilinguismus Vielsprachigkeit
ability to speak several languages

multimedia /mʌltiˈmiːdi.ə/ adj
multimedial

multimedia /mʌltiˈmiːdi.ə/ n
Multimedia
The use of different media to convey information

multimillion adj
millionenschwer millionenteuer
having several millions

multimillionaire n
Multimillionär Multimillionärin
person worth many millions

multimorbid adj
multimorbid
suffering from more than one illness

multinational n
multinationales Unternehmen
multinational company

multipage adj
mehrseitig
containing multiple pages

multiplayer /ˌmʌltiˈpleɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˌmʌltiˈpleɪ̯ɚ/ n
Mehrspieler
allowing multiple players to play simultaneously

multiple /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ adj
mehrere
having more than one element, part, component or function

multiple /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ n
Vielfache
a number that may be divided by another number with no remainder

multiple bond n
Mehrfachbindung

multiple exposure n
Mehrfachbelichtung
process

multiple inheritance n
Mehrfachvererbung
in programming: inheriting from multiple superclasses

multiple-choice question n
Mehrfachauswahlfrage Multiple-Choice-Frage
a question where the answerer has the choice between multiple answers

multiplex v
multiplexen
to combine signals

multiplexer n
Multiplexer
device that interleaves several activities

multiplicand /ˌmʌltəplɪˈkænd/ n
Multiplikand
number that is to be multiplied by another

multiplication /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Multiplikation
process
calculation

multiplication sign n
Multiplikationszeichen Malzeichen
symbol denoting multiplication

multiplicative number /ˈmʌltɪplɪˌkeɪtɪv ˈnʌmbə/ n
Vervielfältigungszahlwort
multiplicative number

multiplicity n
Multiplizität
the state of being made of multiple diverse elements

multiplier /ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪəɹ/ [ˈmʌɫ.tɪ.ˌplaɪ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈmʌɫ.tɪ.ˌplaɪ.ɚ] n
Multiplikator
number

multiply /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/ v
vermehren
increase the amount, degree or number of
multiplizieren
transitive: perform multiplication on (a number)
intransitive: perform multiplication

multipolar /mʌltiˈpəʊlə/ adj
multipolar
having multiple centers of influence
physics, biology: having more than two poles

multiset n
Multimenge
generalized type of set that may contain multiple occurrences of elements

multitasking n
Multitasking
simultaneous execution of multiple tasks (computing)

multitenancy n
Mandantenfähigkeit

multiton n
Multiton

multitool n
Multifunktionswerkzeug
portable hand tool

multitude /ˈmʌltəˌt(j)ud/ /ˈmʌltɪtjuːd/ n
Vielzahl
Menge Vielzahl
great amount or number, often of people
Menge Menschenmenge Volk
mass of ordinary people; the populace or the masses

multitudinous adj
Massen-
existing in great numbers; innumerable

multiuser adj
Mehrbenutzer

multivariate adj
multivariat
having or involving multiple variables

multiverse n
Multiversum
hypothetical group of all possible universes

mum /mʌm/ n
Mama Mutti Mami
mother (informal, familiar)

mumble /ˈmʌmbəl/ n
Murmeln
quiet vocalization

mumble /ˈmʌmbəl/ v
murmeln nuscheln
to speak unintelligibly

mummify v
mumifizieren
intransitive: to become a mummy
transitive: to mummify

mummy /ˈmʌmi/ n
Mumie
embalmed corpse
Mama Mutti Mami
child's term for mother

mumps n
Mumps Ziegenpeter
contagious disease

munch /mʌntʃ/ v
geräuschvoll kauen mampfen
to chew
fressen futtern schmausen schnabulieren
to eat vigorously

munchies /ˈmʌntʃiz/ n
Fressflash
craving for food as a result of use of cannabis
Heißhunger
hunger
Knabberzeug
snack foods

mundane /mʌnˈdeɪn/ adj
alltäglich
ordinary
nervtötend
tedious
weltlich
worldly

mung bean /ˈmʌŋ ˌbiːn/ n
Mungbohne
seed of Vigna radiata

munge /mʌnd͡ʒ/ v
beschädigen zerstören
transform data in an undefined/unexplained manner

municipal /mjuˈnɪsɪpəl/ adj
Stadt munizipal
pertaining to city

municipality /mjʊˌnɪsɪˈpælɪti/ n
Gemeinde Munizipalität
a district with a government that typically encloses no other governed districts

municipalize v
munizipalisieren
to convert into a municipality

munificence /mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/ n
Freigebigkeit Großzügigkeit
the quality of being munificent; generosity

munificent /mjuˈnɪfɨsn̩t/ adj
freigebig
(of a person or group) very liberal in giving or bestowing

muntin n
Fenstersprosse Sprosse Mittelpfosten
window pane separator

muntjac /ˈmʌntdʒak/ n
Muntjak
deer of the genus Muntiacus

murabba n
Warenje
kind of sweet fruit preserve

mural /ˈmjʊəɹəl/ /ˈmjʊɹəl/ n
Wandgemälde
painting on wall

mural crown n
Mauerkrone
heraldry: a crown representing city walls or towers, used on coats of arms representing towns

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ n
Mord
an act of deliberate killing
the crime of deliberate killing
Mord mörderisch
terrible to endure

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ v
ermorden
deliberately kill
umbringen
express one’s anger at

murder weapon n
Mordwaffe
weapon used to commit a murder

murderer /ˈmɜːdəɹə/ /ˈmɝdəɹɚ/ n
Mörder Mörderin
person who commits murder

murderess n
Mörderin
woman who commits murder

murderous /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/ adj
mörderisch
likely to commit murder, homicidal
very difficult

murky adj
düster trüb
hard to see through

murmur /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.mɚ/ n
Gemurmel Murmeln
low sounds or speech
Gemurre
muttered complaint or protest

murmur /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.mɚ/ v
murmeln
to speak or make low, indistinguishable noise; to mumble

murrey /məɹiː/ adj
dunkelrotbraun
having a murrey colour

muscarine n
Muskarin
poisonous alkaloid

muscatel n
Muskateller Muskatellerwein
a sweet wine from muscat grapes

muscle /ˈmʌs.əl/ n
Muskel
contractile tissue
organ composed of muscle tissue
strength, force

muscle tone n
Muskeltonus
the continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles

musclebound adj
muskelbepackt unförmig

muscovite n
Muskovit
mineral of the mica group

muscular /ˈmʌs.kjə.lə/ /ˈmʌs.kjə.lɚ/ adj
muskulös
having strength
having large, well-developed muscles
muskulär Muskel
of or relating to muscles

muscular dystrophy n
Muskeldystrophie
muscular dystrophy

musculature n
Muskulatur
collection of muscles

musculotropic adj
muskulotrop
acting on muscle tissue

muse /mjuz/ /mjuːz/ n
Muse
a source of inspiration

muse /mjuz/ /mjuːz/ v
nachsinnen grübeln sinnieren
to become lost in thought
nachdenklich sagen nachsinnen sinnieren
to say with due consideration
nachsinnen sinnieren
to think on; to meditate on

museum /mjuˈzi.əm/ /mjuːˈziːəm/ n
Museum
building or institution

mushroom /ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/ n
Fruchtkörper Pilz
fruiting body of a fungus
Pilz
fungus itself

mushroom /ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/ v
Pilze ernten Pilze sammeln
to gather mushrooms
wuchern
to grow quickly

mushroom cloud n
Atompilz Pilzwolke Rauchpilz
mushroom shaped cloud

mushroomer n
Pilzesammler Pilzesammlerin Pilzsammler Pilzsammlerin
one who gathers (picks or hunts) mushrooms

mushy /ˈmʌʃi/ adj
kitschig
overly sappy, corny, or cheesy
breiig labberig matschig
resembling or having the consistency of mush; semi-liquid, pasty, or granular

music /ˈmjuzɪk/ /ˈmjuːzɪk/ n
Musik
any pleasing or interesting sounds
Noten Musik
sheet music
Musik Musikstück Tonkunst
sound, organized in time in a melodious way

music box n
Spieldose Musikdose Spieluhr
box that generates or plays music

music chart n
Hitparade
ranking of music

music of the spheres n
Sphärenharmonie Sphärenmusik
music produced by celestial bodies

music school /ˈmjuːzɪkˌskuːl/ n
Musikschule
school of music

music stand n
Notenständer Notenpult
stand for holding sheet music

music theory n
Musiktheorie
field of study dealing with how music works

music therapy n
Musiktherapie
any of various therapeutic uses of music

music to someone's ears n
Musik in jemandes Ohren
good news; pleasing sound or expression

music video n
Musikvideo Videoclip
motion picture accompanying a song

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ adj
musikalisch
of or relating to music

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ n
Musical
stage performance, show or film

musical bow n
Bogen
simple musical instrument

musical chairs n
Reise nach Jerusalem
game

musical instrument n
Musikinstrument
a device, object, contrivance or machine used to produce musical notes or sounds

musical notation n
Notenschrift
writing system

musicality /ˌmju.zɪ.ˈkæ.lɪ.ti/ n
Musicalität
condition of being musical

musically adv
musikalisch
in a musical manner

musician /mjuˈzɪʃən/ n
Musiker Musikerin Musikus Tonkünstler
person who performs or writes music

musicologist n
Musikwissenschaftler Musikwissenschaftlerin
one who studies musicology

musicology n
Musikwissenschaft
study of music

musing adj
grübelnd nachbrütend nachgrübelnd nachsinnend sinnend
absorbed in thought; contemplative

musing n
Grübelei Grübeln Nachbrüten Nachsinnen Sinnieren
thought

musk /mʌsk/ n
Moschus Bisam
greasy secretion with powerful odour

musk duck n
Lappenente
Biziura lobata

musk ox n
Moschusochse
an arctic mammal

muskellunge n
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy

musket /ˈmʌskət/ n
Muskete
firearm

musketeer n
Musketier
foot soldier
Musketier Musketier der Garde
member of French royal bodyguard

muskrat /ˈmʌskɹæt/ n
Bisamratte
Ondatra zibethicus
Moschusspitzmaus
Shrews

muss /mʌs/ v
durcheinander bringen
rumple

mussel /ˈmʌsəl/ n
Muschel Miesmuschel
any small edible bivalve shellfish

must /məs(t)/ /mʌst/ n
Muss
something mandatory
Most Traubenmost
fruit juice that will ferment or has fermented, usually from grapes

must /məs(t)/ /mʌst/ v
müssen
be required to

mustached /məˈstɑːʃt/ /ˈmʌstæʃt/ adj
schnurrbärtig
having a mustache

mustachioed adj
schnauzbärtig schnurrbärtig
hair on upper lip

mustang /ˈmʌs.tæŋ/ n
Mustang
horse

mustard /ˈmʌstəɹd/ [ˈmas.təd] [ˈmʌs.təd] [ˈmʌs.tɚd] adj
senffarben
of the colour of mustard

mustard /ˈmʌstəɹd/ [ˈmas.təd] [ˈmʌs.təd] [ˈmʌs.tɚd] n
Senf Mostrich
condiment
plant

mustard gas n
Senfgas Gelbkreuz
vesicant gas

mustard oil n
Senföl
oil extracted from mustard seeds
organic compound

musty [ˈmʌstɪ] adj
muffig dumpf dumpfig faulig miefig moderig
having a stale odor

mutable /ˈmjuːtəbl̩/ adj
mutabel veränderbar veränderlich
changeable

mutagen /ˈmjuːtədʒn̩/ n
Mutagen
agent or substance that can cause genetic mutation

mutant /ˈmjuʔn̩(t)/ /ˈmjuːtənt/ adj
mutierend mutiert
mutant: mutating, that has mutated

mutant /ˈmjuʔn̩(t)/ /ˈmjuːtənt/ n
Mutant Mutantin
something that has mutated

mutate /mjuːˈteɪt/ /ˈmjuteɪt/ v
mutieren

mutation /mjuˈteɪʃən/ n
Mutation
heritable change in genetic material
alteration in the sound of a word
any alteration or change

mutatis mutandis /m(j)uˌtɑdəs m(j)uˈtɑndəs/ /m(j)uːˌtɑːtɪs muːˈtandɪs/ adv
mutatis mutandis
having changed what needs to be changed

mute /mjuːt/ adj
stumm
not having the power of speech
still
silent, not making a sound

mute /mjuːt/ n
Muta Stumme
person unable to speak

mute swan n
Höckerschwan
Cygnus olor

muteness n
Stummheit
characteristic of being mute

mutex n
Mutex Wechselseitiger Ausschluss
object in a program

mutilate v
verstümmeln verschandeln
To physically harm as to impair use

mutilation n
Verstümmelung
act of mutilating or the state of being mutilated

mutineer n
Meuterer Meuterin
someone who participates in mutiny

mutinous adj
meuterisch
of, pertaining to, or constituting mutiny

mutiny /ˈmju.tə.ni/ n
Meuterei
organized rebellion

mutism n
Mutismus
psychological disorder

mutt /mʌt/ n
Köter Promenadenmischung
a mongrel dog

mutter /ˈmʌtə/ /ˈmʌtɚ/ n
Brummen Murmeln Murren Nuscheln
instance of muttering

mutter /ˈmʌtə/ /ˈmʌtɚ/ v
murmeln
speak under one's breath

mutton /ˈmʌtn̩/ n
Hammelfleisch Schaffleisch Hammel Schöpsenfleisch Schöpserne
the flesh of sheep used as food

mutton dressed as lamb n
von hinten Lyzeum, von vorne Museum
middle-aged or elderly woman dressed in a style more suited to a young woman

mutual /ˈmjuːt͡ʃuəl/ adj
gegenseitig beiderseitig wechselseitig
having the same relationship, each to each other
gemeinsam gemeinschaftlich Gemeinschaft
possessed in common
gegenseitig wechselseitig
reciprocal
gegenseitig
relating to a form of mutual insurance or financial institution

mutual friend n
gemeinsamer Freund
friend of each of two or more people

mutually /ˈmjutʃuəli/ /ˈmjuːtʃʊəli/ adv
gegenseitig
in the same way, each to the other; reciprocally

muumuu /ˈmuːmuː/ n
Muʻumuʻu
long loose-fitting dress

muzzle /ˈmʌzəl/ n
Maulkorb
device to stop an animal from biting
Mündung
open end of a gun
Schnauze
part of animal's head

muzzle /ˈmʌzəl/ v
einen Maulkorb anlegen
to apply a muzzle

muzzleloader n
Vorderlader Vorderladergewehr
type of firearm

my /maɪ/ /mi/ /mɪ/ determiner
mein
belonging to me

my arse interjection
am Arsch
Indicates disapproval, disregard or disbelief

my ass interjection
am Arsch von wegen
Indicates disapproval, disagreement, or disbelief

my ass pronoun
am Arsch!
I, myself

my bad interjection
mein Fehler
my fault

my blood type is ... phraseologicalUnit
meine Blutgruppe ist …
my blood type is …

my car has broken down phraseologicalUnit
mein Auto hatte eine Panne mein Wagen hatte eine Panne
my car has broken down

my goodness /maɪ ˈɡʊdnəs/ interjection
ach du meine Güte meine Güte
used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

my name is phraseologicalUnit
ich heiße mein Name ist ...
a way to identify oneself

my pleasure interjection
bitte gern geschehen keine Ursache mit Vergnügen nichts zu danken
a polite reaction to receiving thanks

myalgia n
Myalgie
muscular pain or tenderness

mycelium n
Myzel Myzelium
vegetative part of a fungus

mycetism n
Myketismus Myzetismus Pilzvergiftung

mycology /maɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n
Mykologie Pilzkunde
study of fungi

mycoplasma n
Mykoplasmen
infectious bacterium

mycorrhiza n
Pilzwurzel
symbiotic relationship between the mycelium of a fungus and the roots of a plant

mycosis /maɪˈkoʊsɪs/ n
Mykose Pilzkrankheit
an infection caused by a fungus

mycotoxin n
Mykotoxin
toxin produced by a fungus

myelinating /maɪ(j)əlɪneɪtɪŋ/ adj
myelinisierend

myeloma n
Myelom
malignant tumor of bone marrow

myiasis /maɪ.ˈaɪ.ə.sɪs/ n
Myiasis
infestation of a living vertebrate with maggots

mylonite /ˈmʌɪlənʌɪt/ n
Mylonit

mylonitic adj
mylonitisch

myna /ˈmaɪnə/ n
Maina
the Asian members of starling family

myocardium n
Myokard
muscles that surround and power the heart

myoglobin n
Myoglobin
small globular protein

myokymia n
Myokymie
involuntary, spontaneous quivering of part of a muscle

myopia /maɪˈoʊ.pi.ə/ /maɪˈəʊ.pɪ.ə/ n
Kurzsichtigkeit
lack of imagination, discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning

myopic /maɪˈoʊpɪk/ /maɪˈɒpɪk/ adj
kurzsichtig
shortsighted
kurzsichtig myop myopisch
unable to see distant objects unaided

myospastic adj
myospastisch

myostatin n
Myostatin
a protein

myriad /ˈmɪɹi.æd/ adj
unzählig
great in number

myriad /ˈmɪɹi.æd/ n
Myriade
ten thousand
Unzahl Myriaden Unmenge Vielzahl
vast diversity or number

myrmecology n
Ameisenkunde Myrmekologie
study of ants

myroblysia n
Myroblysie
exudation of the Oil of Saints

myroblyte /ˈmɪɹəblaɪt/ n
Myroblyt Myroblytin
saint whose relics or place of burial produce or are said to have produced the Oil of Saints or the odour of sanctity

myrrh /mɜɹ/ [mɜː(ɹ)] [mɝ] n
Myrrhe
dried sap of the myrrha tree

myrtle /ˈmɜːtəl/ /ˈmɝtəl/ n
Myrte
evergreen shrub

myself /maɪˈsɛlf/ pronoun
selber selbst
in apposition with I; personally
mich mir
me, reflexive form of me

mysterious /məˈstɪɹi.əs/ /mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs/ adj
rätselhaft
having unknown qualities
mysteriös
of unknown origin

mystery /ˈmɪstəɹi/ n
Rätsel
someone or thing with an obscure or puzzling nature
Geheimnis Rätsel
something secret or unexplainable

mystery play n
Mysterienspiel
medieval dramatic performance

mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ adj
mystisch
of, or relating to mystics, mysticism or occult mysteries
mysterious and strange

mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ n
Mystiker Mystikerin
someone who practices mysticism

mystical /ˈmɪstɪkəl/ adj
mystisch
relating to mystics or mysticism

mysticism n
Mystik
beliefs and ideas of mystics
doctrine of direct communication of divine truth
transcendental union of soul with the divinity
Mystizismus
obscure thoughts and speculations

mysticist adj
mystizistisch

mystified adj
irritiert verblüfft
puzzled or confused

mystify v
irritieren verblüffen
to thoroughly confuse, befuddle or bewilder

myth /mɪθ/ n
Mythos
commonly-held but false belief
Mythos Sage
divine story

mythical /ˈmɪθɪkəl/ adj
mythisch
existing in myth

mythological /ˌmɪθəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
mythisch
legendary
mythisch mythologisch
of, or relating to myths or mythology

mythologist n
Mythologe Mythologin
person who studies mythology

mythology /mɪˈθɑlədʒi/ /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/ n
Mythologie
collection and study of myths
myths of a people
myths concerning an event, person or institution

mythos /ˈmɪθoʊs/ /ˈmɪθɒs/ n
Mythos
anything transmitted by word of mouth
story or set or stories relevant to a particular culture or some other group

myxoma n
Myxom
tumor of primitive connective tissue

myxomatosis n
Myxomatose
rabbit disease

mâche n
Ackersalat Echter Feldsalat Gewöhnlicher Feldsalat Nüsslisalat Nüsslisalat Feldsalat Rapunzel
Valerianella locusta

métier /ˈmɛtjeɪ/ n
Metier
calling
forte

n-dimensional adj
n-dimensional
having arbitrary number of dimensions

n/a adj
n.a. nicht auswertbar nicht zutreffend
not applicable
k.A. keine Angabe n.a. nicht angegeben nicht verfügbar nicht vorhanden
not available

na-na na-na boo-boo /ˈnæːnəˌnæːnə ˈbuːˌbuː/ phraseologicalUnit
ätsch ätsch bätsch
taunt tune

nab /næb/ v
schnappen
to grab or snatch
to seize a criminal

nadir /ˈneɪ.dɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪ.dɪɹ/ n
Nadir
point of the sky

naevus flammeus n
Feuermal
anatomy: vascular birthmark

nag /neɪɡ/ /nɛɡ/ /ˈnæɡ/ n
Klepper Schindmähre
old useless horse

nag /neɪɡ/ /nɛɡ/ /ˈnæɡ/ v
nörgeln
complain about insignificant matters

nagger /ˈnæɡɚ/ n
Nörgler
one who nags

nagging adj
bohrend lästig nagend quälend
causing persistent mild pain

naggy /ˈnæɡiː/ adj
nörglerisch
Prone to nag

nah [næː] interjection
nee ne nö
no

naiad /ˈneɪæd/ n
Najade
female deity
aquatic larva

nail /neɪl/ n
Nagel
spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials
on fingers and toes

nail /neɪl/ v
festnageln sich krallen
catch
nageln annageln festnageln
employ a nail as a fastener
nageln
engage in sexual intercourse

nail bomb n
Nagelbombe
bomb with sharp objects around the explosive

nail clipper n
Nagelknipser
nail trimmer

nail file n
Nagelfeile
A file for shaping one's fingernails and toenails

nail gun n
Druckluftnagler
gun which drives nails

nail one's colours to the mast v
Farbe bekennen
to clearly show one's support

nail polish n
Nagellack
cosmetic lacquer

nail polish remover n
Nagellackentferner
solvent used to remove nail polish

nail scissors n
Nagelschere
small scissors

nailbrush /ˈneɪl.bɹʌʃ/ n
Nagelbürste
a small brush to clean the fingernails

nailhead n
Nagelkopf
the head of a nail

naive /naɪˈiv/ adj
naiv unbefangen blauäugig
lacking experience, wisdom, or judgement

naiveness n
Naivität
lack of sophistication, experience, judgement or worldliness; artlessness; gullibility; credulity

naked /neɪkt/ /ˈneɪkɪd/ /ˈnɛkɪd/ adj
nackt blank
nackt
not wearing any clothes
lacking some clothing

naked as the day one was born adj
im Adamskostüm
completely naked

naked eye n
Freiäugig bloßes Auge
unaided eyesight

nakedness n
Nacktheit
state of being naked

naled /ˈneɪ.lɛd/ n
Aufeis
ice

namaste /ˈnʌməsteɪ/ n
Namaste
a greeting

name /neɪm/ n
Name Ruf
reputation
Name
word or phrase indicating a particular person, place, class or thing

name /neɪm/ v
ernennen
to designate for a role
nennen benennen taufen bezeichnen
to give a name to
nennen
to identify, define, specify
to mention, specify
benennen
to publicly implicate

name day n
Namenstag
feast day of a saint

name-calling n
Beschimpfung
abusive or insulting language

nameless adj
namenlos
having no name

namely /ˈneɪmli/ adv
nämlich und zwar
specifically

nameplate n
Namensschild
A plate or plaque inscribed with a name

namesake /ˈneɪmseɪk/ n
Namensvetter Namenscousin Namenscousine Namenskusine Namensvetterin
person with the same name as another

namespace /ˈneɪmspeɪs/ n
Namensraum
conceptual space

naming convention n
Namenskonvention
collection of rules

nanny /ˈnæni/ n
Kindermädchen Kinderfrau
child's nurse

nanny goat n
Zicke Geiß Mutterziege Ziegenweibchen
female goat

nano- /ˈnænoʊ/ /ˈnænəʊ/ prefix
nano-
10-9

nanoindentation n
Nanoindentierung
an indentation test carried out at nanoscale

nanometre n
Nanometer
subunit of length

nanoparticle n
Nanoteilchen
microscopic particle

nanosatellite n
Nanosatellit
artificial satellite

nanoscientist n
Nanowissenschaftler Nanowissenschaftlerin
a scientist whose speciality is nanoscience

nanosecond n
Nanosekunde
measure of time

nanotechnology n
Nanotechnologie
science and technology of creating nanoparticles

nanotube n
Nanoröhre
A carbon molecule, in the shape of a tube

nanowire n
Nanodraht
wire whose width is of the order of nanometers

nap /nap/ /næp/ n
Nickerchen
Flocke Flor Noppe Pol Tuchnoppe
a soft or fuzzy surface on fabric or leather

napa cabbage n
Chinakohl
type of Chinese cabbage

napalm /ˈneɪ.pɑːm/ n
Napalm
inflammable substance

nape /neɪp/ n
Genick Nacken
back part of the neck

nape of the neck n
Genick Nacken
nape of the neck

naphtha /ˈnæpθə/ n
Naphtha
liquid distilled from petroleum
naturally occurring liquid petroleum

naphthalene n
Naphthalin
white crystalline hydrocarbon

napkin /ˈnæp.kɪn/ n
Serviette Mundtuch
serviette

napkin ring n
Serviettenring
ring holding napkin

narcissism /ˈnɑɹsəˌsɪzm/ /ˈnɑːsəˌsɪzm/ n
Narzissmus
excessive love of oneself

narcissist n
Narzisst
Narzisst Narzisstin
one who shows extreme love for themselves

narcissistic /ˌnɑɹ.sɨˈsɪs.tɪk/ /ˌnɑː.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/ adj
narzisstisch
having an inflated idea of one's own importance
obsessed with one's image and ego

narcissus /nɑɹˈsɪsəs/ n
Narzisse
any of several bulbous flowering plants, of the genus Narcissus

narco- prefix
Drogen-
of or pertaining to narcotics or their trade and use

narcolepsy n
Narkolepsie
sleeping disorder

narcoleptic adj
narkoleptisch
pertaining to narcolepsy

narcoleptic n
Narkoleptiker
one who suffers from narcolepsy

narcology n
Narkologie
study of drug abuse

narcoterrorism n
Drogenterrorismus Narcoterrorismus
terrorism as a factor in narcotrafficking

narcotherapy n
Schlafkur
narcotic therapy

nark /nɑːk/ /nɑːɹk/ v
nerven
annoy

narrate /nəˈɹeɪt/ /ˈnæɹeɪt/ v
erzählen
to relate a story

narration /ˌnɛəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌnɛɚˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
Erzählung
act of recounting or relating

narrative /ˈnæɹətɪv/ /ˈnɛɹətɪv/ adj
erzählend erzählerisch in erzählender Form darlegend
telling a story

narrative /ˈnæɹətɪv/ /ˈnɛɹətɪv/ n
Erzählung Geschichte Bericht Darstellung eines Ereignisablaufes Schilderung erzählerische Geschehenswiedergabe
systematic recitation of an event

narrator /nəˈɹeɪtə/ /ˈnæɹeɪtəɹ/ n
Erzähler Erzählerin
in story

narrow /ˈnæɹoʊ/ /ˈnæɹəʊ/ adj
schmal eng begrenzt
having small width

narrow /ˈnæɹoʊ/ /ˈnæɹəʊ/ v
verengen
to get narrower
beschränken einschränken eng schlank schmal
to reduce in width or extent

narrow down v
einengen eingrenzen einschränken zuspitzen
to make more specific

narrow gauge n
Schmalspur
a railway gauge that is less than the standard gauge

narrow-minded adj
engstirnig beschränkt kleingeistig
having restricted or rigid views, and being unreceptive to new ideas
engstirnig
intolerant, bigoted or prejudiced

narrowly adv
eng
by a narrow margin; closely

narrowness n
Enge Beschränktheit
state of being narrow

narthex /ˈnɑɹθɛks/ /ˈnɑːθɛks/ n
Narthex Rute
vestibule leading to the nave

narwhal /ˈnɑɹʍəl/ /ˈnɑːʍəl/ n
Narwal
Arctic cetacean

nary /ˈnɛəɹi/ adj
kein

nasal /ˈneɪzəl/ adj
nasal
having a quality imparted by means of the nose
pertaining to the nose

nasal /ˈneɪzəl/ n
Nasal Nasallaut Nasalis Nasenlaut
vowel or consonant articulated with air flowing through the nose

nasal bone n
Nasenbein
either of two small oblong bones which form "the bridge" of the nose

nasal cavity n
Nasenhöhle
air-filled space behind nose

nasal consonant n
Nasal Nasallaut Nasenlaut
nasal consonant

nasal polyp n
Nasenpolyp
growth in the nose

nasal septum n
Nasenscheidewand
septum in the nose

nasal vowel n
Nasalvokal Nasenvokal nasaler Vokal nasalierter Vokal
nasal vowel

nasalization n
Nasalierung
articulation such that air flows through the nose and mouth

nasalize v
nasalieren
allow air to flow through the nose during the articulation of a speech sound

nascent /ˈneɪ.sənt/ adj
aufkeimend im Entstehen begriffen werdend
emerging; just coming into existence
naszierend
in chemistry

nase n
Nase

nasturtium /næsˈtɜːʃəm/ /næsˈtɝʃəm/ n
Kapuzinerkresse
a plant used in salads

nasty /ˈnaː.sti/ /ˈnæ.sti/ /ˈnɑː.sti/ adj
boshaft fies garstig gehässig gemein widerlich
contemptible of a person
abscheulich böse ekelhaft scheußlich schlimm unangenehm
dirty, filthy
anstößig ekelhaft obszön schmutzig unanständig
indecent or offensive; obscene, lewd

natch /nætʃ/ adv
na klar
naturally

nation /ˈneɪʃən/ n
Nation
association of students
Nation Volk
community of people
Staat Nation
sovereign state

nation of laws n
Rechtsstaat
nation-state subject to rule of law

nation-state n
Nationalstaat
nation state or nation-state

national /ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/ adj
Staat national
of or having to do with a country
national Staats-
of or having to do with a nation

national /ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/ n
Bürger Bürgerin Staatsangehörige Staatsangehöriger Staatsbürger Staatsbürgerin
subject

national anthem n
Nationalhymne
official song of a nation or country

national average n
Landesdurchschnitt
term used in comparisons

national costume n
Nationaltracht Volkstracht
clothing of a particular style and colours worn to represent a country

national day n
Nationalfeiertag
day marking a country's establishment

national debt n
Staatsverschuldung
money owed by the government of a nation

national emblem n
Staatswappen
official emblem of a nation or country

national epic n
Nationalepos
epic poem

national holiday n
Feiertag nationaler Feiertag
public holiday
Nationalfeiertag
statutory holiday enacted by a country to commemorate the country itself

national park n
Nationalpark
national park

national security n
nationale Sicherheit äußere Sicherheit
safety of a country

national sports team n
Auswahl Auswahlmannschaft Mannschaft Nationalmannschaft
national sports team

national treasure n
nationaler Schatz
something deemed to be of value to an entire nation

nationalisation n
Nationalisierung Verstaatlichung
making private assets public

nationalism /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/ n
Nationalismus
idea of supporting one's country and culture

nationalist adj
nationalistisch
of or relating to nationalism

nationalist n
Nationalist Nationalistin
advocate of nationalism

nationality /ˌnæ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ n
Nationalität
membership of a nation or state
national character or identity

nationality sign n
Nationalitätszeichen
sign on an automobile

nationalize /ˈnæʃənəlaɪz/ v
verstaatlichen nationalisieren
to make a private asset public

nationwide /ˌneɪ.ʃənˈwaɪd/ adj
landesweit
nationwide

native /ˈneɪtəv/ /ˈneɪtɪv/ adj
nativ
gebürtig
belonging to one by birth
characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning
einheimisch
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

native /ˈneɪtəv/ /ˈneɪtɪv/ n
Eingeborener Ureinwohner Eingeborene Ureinwohnerin
person who is native to a place

native code n
nativer Code nativer Kode
source code readable by the processor

native speaker n
Muttersprachler Muttersprachlerin Muttersprachige Muttersprachiger Native Speaker native Speaker
person who grew up with a particular language as their mother tongue

nativity play n
Krippenspiel
the production/performance

nativity scene n
Weihnachtskrippe Krippe
nativity scene

natto n
Natto
Japanese food product

natty /ˈnæti/ adj
nett schick
Smart and fashionable

natural /ˈnætʃəɹəl/ adj
naturfarben naturfarbig
colour: almost white
colour: not adjusted
natürlich
relating to nature
without additives
as expected
natürlich naturwüchsig
without adjustment

natural /ˈnætʃəɹəl/ n
Naturtalent
someone with innate ability

natural child n
Kind der Liebe außereheliches Kind uneheliches Kind
child born to unmarried parents

natural disaster n
Naturkatastrophe
natural phenomenon

natural gas n
Erdgas
mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons associated with petroleum deposits

natural language n
natürliche Sprache
human language developed naturally

natural language processing n
linguistische Datenverarbeitung
field concerning interaction with computers using natural languages

natural law n
Naturgesetz
An ethical theory

natural logarithm n
natürlicher Logarithmus
logarithm in base e

natural number n
natürliche Zahl
positive integer or non-negative integer
(only) positive integer

natural numbers n
natürliche Zahlen
number theory

natural person n
natürliche Person
human being

natural philosopher n
Naturphilosoph
person who studied natural philosophy

natural resource n
natürliche Ressource
source of wealth that occurs naturally

natural science n
Naturwissenschaft
science involved in studying phenomena or laws of the physical world

natural scientist n
Naturwissenschaftler Naturwissenschaftlerin
scientist dedicated to natural science

natural selection n
natürliche Selektion natürliche Auslese natürliche Zuchtwahl
natural selection

naturalist n
Naturalist Naturalistin
a person who advocates philosophical naturalism
Naturforscher Naturforscherin
a person who studies nature or natural history

naturalistic adj
lebensecht naturgetreu realitätsnah wie im echten Leben wirklichkeitsnah
having the appearance of nature, lifelike, realistic
naturalistisch
of or relating to naturalism

naturalization n
Einbürgerung
act of granting (or getting granted) citizenship

naturalize /ˈnætʃəɹəˌlaɪz/ v
einbürgern
to grant citizenship

naturally /ˈnætʃ(ə)ɹəli/ adv
natürlich
surely
in a natural manner

naturalness n
Natürlichkeit
state or quality of being natural

nature /ˈneɪtʃə/ /ˈneɪtʃɚ/ /ˈnæetʃɘ/ /ˈnæɪ̯tʃə/ /ˈnɛːtʃɐ/ n
Natur
everything related to biological and geographical states
the natural world
primitive state of being
essential characteristics

nature reserve n
Naturschutzgebiet
area managed to conserve natural features

naturism /ˈneɪ.tʃəɹˌɪz.əm/ n
Naturismus
the belief in or practice of going nude or unclad

naturopath n
Naturarzt Naturheilkundige
practitioner of naturopathy

naturopathy n
Naturheilkunde
system of therapy

naught /nɑt/ /nɔt/ /nɔːt/ n
Nichts
nothingness

naught /nɑt/ /nɔt/ /nɔːt/ pronoun
nichts
nothing

naughty /ˈnɔti/ /ˈnɔːti/ adj
unartig dreist frech ungehorsam ungezogen
bad; tending to misbehave or act badly
frech unanständig
risqué, sexually suggestive

naumachia n
Naumachie
recreation of sea battles in Ancient Rome

naumannite n
Naumannit
mineral form of silver selenide

nausea /ˈnɑzi.ə/ /ˈnɔzi.ə/ /ˈnɔːzɪə/ n
Übelkeit
feeling of physical unwellness, usually with the desire to vomit
Ekel
strong dislike or disgust

nauseating adj
ekelerregend
causing disgust, revulsion or loathing

nautical /ˈnɔːtɪkl̩/ adj
nautisch
relating to ships, shipping, navigation, and seamen

nautical mile n
Seemeile
nautical: a unit of measure equal to 1852 metres

nautilus /ˈnɔ.tɪ.ləs/ /ˈnɔː.tɪ.ləs/ n
Nautilus Perlboot
marine mollusc of the family Nautilidae

nave /neɪv/ n
Schiff
the middle or body of a church
Nabe
hub of a wheel

navel /ˈneɪvəl/ n
Nabel Bauchnabel
remnant of umbilical cord

navel-gazing /ˈneɪvəlˌɡeɪzɪŋ/ n
Nabelschau
excessive focus on oneself

navigable adj
schiffbar
for a body of water: sea, river etc.

navigation /nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
Navigation
theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a ship, aircraft or spaceship
Schifffahrt
traffic or travel by vessel

navigator n
Navigator
officer who navigates

navy /ˈneɪvi/ n
Marineamt Marine
department
Marineblau
navy blue colour
Marine Seestreitkräfte
sea force

nay /neɪ/ conjunction
oder sogar
or even

naysayer /ˈneɪ.ˌseɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪ.ˌseɪ.ɚ/ n
Neinsager
consistent critic

naïveté /nɑˌiːvˈteɪ/ n
Naivität
lack of sophistication, experience, judgement or worldliness; artlessness; gullibility; credulity

neap /niːp/ adj
Nippflut Nipptide
designating type of tide

neap tide n
Nippflut Nipptide
tide which occurs when the moon is in its first or third quarter

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ adj
nahe
of an event, approaching
nah
physically close

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ adv
nah
having a small intervening distance with regard to something

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ preposition
neben Nähe
in close proximity to

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ v
nähern
come closer to

near abroad n
Nahes Ausland
the other countries and political regions which are in the vicinity of a country or political region

near field communication n
Nahfeldkommunikation Near Field Communication
communication over very short distances, as by contact or near contact of electronic devices

near sighted adj
kurzsichtig
myopic

near-death experience n
Nahtoderfahrung Nahtod-Erfahrung Nahtodeserfahrung Todesnähe-Erfahrung
experience by people whose heart and brain have temporarily ceased to function

nearby adj
in der Nähe
adjacent

nearby adv
in der Nähe nah nebenan
close to

nearly /ˈniːɹli/ /ˈnɪəli/ /ˈnɪɹli/ adv
fast beinahe
almost, but not quite

nearsightedness n
Kurzsichtigkeit
property of being nearsighted

neat /niːt/ adj
adrett nett sauber
tidy, free from dirt
pur unverdünnt
undiluted, particularly of alcoholic drinks

neat /niːt/ n
Hausrind
cow, bovine

neatherd /ˈnithɚd/ /ˈniːtˌhɜː(ɹ)d/ n
Kuhhirt Kuhhirte Kuhhirtin
person who looks after bulls, cows or oxen

nebula /ˈnɛbjʊlə/ n
Nebel Wolke
a space cloud

nebulous /ˈnɛbjʊləs/ adj
nebulös unklar nebelhaft verworren
ill-defined
nebelig neblig
in the form of a cloud

nebulously /ˈnɛb.jʊ.ləs.li/ adv
neblig
as if viewed through a cloud or haze
nebulös
vaguely

necessarily /ˌnɛsəˈsɛɹəli/ adv
notwendigerweise nötig zwangsläufig
of necessity

necessary /ˈnɛsəsɹɪ/ /ˈnɛsəɹi/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/ adj
notwendig nötig erforderlich
needed, required
geboten zwangsläufig
such as must be

necessary condition n
notwendige Bedingung notwendiges Kriterium
logical statement

necessary evil n
notwendiges Übel
unfavorable thing that must be done or accepted

necessitate /nəˈsɛsəˌteɪt/ /nɪˈsɛsɪteɪt/ v
erfordern zwingen
to make necessary; require something to be brought about

necessity /nɪˈsɛsəti/ n
Notwendigkeit
Notwendigkeit Nezessität
quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite

necessity is the mother of invention proverb
Not bricht Eisen Not macht erfinderisch Notwendigkeit ist die Mutter der Erfindung
a person in need will find a way

necessity knows no law proverb
Not bricht Gebot Not kennt kein Gebot Not kennt kein Gesetz
a person who is in great need of something will find a way to get it, and break the law if needed

neck /nɛk/ n
Hals
the extension of any stringed instrument on which a fingerboard is mounted
Kragen
the part of a shirt, dress etc., which fits a person's neck
Hals Genick Nacken
the part of body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals
Hals Flaschenhals
the tapered part of a bottle toward the opening

neck /nɛk/ v
hinunterstürzen runterstürzen saufen schlucken stürzen
drink rapidly
erwürgen würgen erhängen hängen
hang by the neck; strangle; kill
knutschen küssen sich sich lieben
make love

neck and neck adj
Kopf an Kopf
very close in progress

neckerchief n
Halstuch
type of scarf

necklace /ˈnɛkləs/ /ˈnɛklɪs/ n
Halskette Collier Halsband
jewelry

necktie /ˈnɛk.taɪ/ n
Krawatte Schlips
strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front

neckwarmer n
Nackenwärmer
piece of clothing

necro- /ˈnɛkɹəʊ/ prefix
nekro-
related to death

necrocracy /nəˈkɹɑkɹəsi/ /nɛˈkɹɒkɹəsi/ n
Nekrokratie
government that still operates under the rules of a former, dead leader

necrology /nɛˈkɹɒlədʒi/ n
Nekrolog
listing of people who have died

necromancer /ˈnekɹə(ʊ)ˌmænsə/ /ˈnekɹəˌmænsɚ/ n
Nekromant Nekromantin Totenbeschwörer Totenbeschwörerin
person who practices necromancy

necromancy /ˈnɛkɹəˌmænsi/ n
Totenbeschwörung Nekromantie Totenorakel
divination involving the dead

necrophilia /nɛkɹoʊˈfɪli.ə/ /ˌnɛkɹə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə/ n
Nekrophilie
pathological attraction to dead bodies
pathological fascination with death

necrophore n
Aaskäfer
Any of various beetles that bury the carcasses of small vertebrates

necropolis /nɛˈkɹɒ.pə.lɪs/ n
Nekropole Nekropolis Totenstadt
large cemetery

necropsy /ˈnɛkɹɑpsi/ /ˈnɛkɹɒpsi/ n
Nekropsie
pathological dissection of a corpse

necrosis n
Gewebetod Nekrose
localized death of cells or tissue

nectar /ˈnɛk.tə/ /ˈnɛk.təɹ/ n
Nektar
any delicious drink
drink of the gods
sweet liquid secreted by flowers

nectarine /ˈnɛk.tə.ɹin/ n
Nektarine
fruit

need /niːd/ n
Bedarf Bedürfnis Notwendigkeit
something required

need /niːd/ v
brauchen benötigen
to have an absolute requirement for
brauchen
to want strongly

neediness n
Bedürftigkeit
characteristic of being needy

needle /ˈniː.dl/ n
Nadel
implement for sewing etc.
indicating device
leaf of conifer
sensor phonograph stylus

needle /ˈniː.dl/ v
hänseln
to tease in order to provoke

needle bearing n
Nadellager
type of bearing

needle gun n
Zündnadelgewehr
a firearm that has a needle-like firing pin

needle in a haystack n
Nadel im Heuhaufen
idiomatic

needle-clawed bushbaby n
Kielnagelgalago
primate of the genus Euoticus

needlefish n
Hornhecht
slender fish

needlenose pliers n
Spitzzange
a variety of pliers with long, narrow extensions

needless adj
unnötig überflüssig
not needed

needless to say adv
selbstredend selbstverständlich
obviously

needlework n
Handarbeit
process of working with a needle

needy /ˈniːdi/ adj
bedürftig
in need, poor

neener interjection
ätsch ätsch-bätsch ätschi-bätsch
a hostile taunt

nefarious /nɛˈfɛəɹi.əs/ /nɪˈfɛːɹɪ.əs/ adj
berüchtigt bösartig böse ruchlos schändlich verachtenswert
sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics

negation n
Verneinung Negierung
act of negating something
Verneinung
denial or contradiction
Negation
negation in logic

negative /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ adj
negativ schlecht
inherently damaging
negativ
not positive or neutral
of electrical charge
mathematics: less than zero
linguistics: denying a proposition

negative /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ n
Negativ Negativfilm
photography

negative clause n
negativer Satz
negative clause, negative sentence

negativity n
Negativität
characteristic of having a negative charge

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ n
Vernachlässigung
act of neglecting
Nachlässigkeit
habitual lack of care

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ v
missachten vernachlässigen
disregard
vernachlässigen
fail to care for
versäumen
failure due to carelessness

neglectful adj
nachlässig
tending to neglect

negligence n
Fahrlässigkeit
failure to exercise a standard of care (law)

negligence per se n
unwiderleglich vermutetes Verschulden
culpa imputed irrebuttably, because of the violation of a statute

negligent /ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/ adj
fahrlässig
culpable due to negligence

negligible adj
vernachlässigbar
able to be ignored or excluded

negotiability n
Verhandelbarkeit
state of being negotiable

negotiable /nɪˈɡoʊʃi.əbəl/ /nɪˈɡəʊʃi.əbəl/ adj
negoziabel
able to be transferred to another person, with or without endorsement
befahrbar gangbar überwindbar
able to be traversed
verhandelbar
open to negotiation or bargaining

negotiate /nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
aushandeln verhandeln
arrange a mutual agreement (transitive)
verhandeln
confer to reach an agreement (intransitive)
überwinden
coping with, getting over

negotiating table n
Verhandlungstisch
place for negotiations

negotiation /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ /nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ n
Verhandlung
process of achieving agreement

negress /ˈniːɡɹɪs/ n
Negerin
A black female

negro /ˈniɡɹoʊ/ /ˈniːɡɹəʊ/ adj
schwarz
black or dark brown in color
offensive: relating to the black ethnicity

negroid adj
negrid
of the negroid race

negroni /nəˈɡɹoʊni/ /nɪˈɡɹəʊnɪ/ n
Negroni
cocktail made from gin, Campari and vermouth

negus /ˈniːɡəs/ n
Negus
a drink
supreme Ethiopian ruler

neigh /neɪ/ n
Wiehern
the cry of a horse

neigh /neɪ/ v
wiehern
(of a horse) to make its cry

neighborhood /ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/ n
im Bereich von ungefähr
approximate amount
Stadtteil Viertel
division of a municipality or region
Nachbarschaft
inhabitants of a residential area
quality of physical proximity
Nachbarschaft Kiez Quartier Stadtteil Umgebung Viertel
nearby area

neighboring /ˈneɪbəɹɪŋ/ adj
benachbart
Situated or living nearby or adjacent to

neighbour /ˈneɪbə/ /ˈneɪbɚ/ n
Nachbar Nachbarin
a person living on adjacent or nearby land
Nächste Nächster Mitmensch
fellow human

neither /ˈnaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪðɚ/ conjunction
weder X noch Y
not either (used with nor): neither X nor Y

neither /ˈnaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪðɚ/ determiner
weder
not one of two; not either

neither /ˈnaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪðɚ/ pronoun
keine keiner keines
not either one

neither fish nor fowl n
weder Fisch noch Fleisch
something or someone not easily categorized; something that does not fit in a group or situation

neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring phraseologicalUnit
weder Fisch noch Fleisch
unsuitable for anything or anybody

neither … nor conjunction
weder … noch
used for showing that something is not true of two or more people, things, actions, qualities, or ideas

nekton n
Nekton
organisms in the ocean

nelly /nɛli/ n
Riesensturmvogel
petrel

nematode /ˈnɛməˌtoʊd/ n
Fadenwurm
small invertebrate animal

nene /ˈneɪneɪ/ /ˈneɪˌneɪ/ n
Hawaiigans
Branta sandvicensis

neo- /ˈnioʊ/ /ˈniːəʊ/ prefix
neo-
contemporary
[[neu|neu-]] neo-
new

neo-Lamarckian adj
neolamarckistisch
relating to Neo-Lamarckism

neo-Nazi /ˌnioʊˈnɑːtsi/ n
Neonazi
person who believes in a Nazi ideology

neo-Nazism n
Neonazismus
the ideology held by neo-Nazis

neo-romanticism n
Neuromantik

neoclassicism n
Neoklassizismus
movement

neodymium /nɪə(ʊ)ˈdɪmɪəm/ /ˌniː.oʊˈdɪmiəm/ n
Neodym
chemical element

neofascism n
Neofaschismus
right-wing political movement

neofascist adj
neofaschistisch
of or pertaining to neofascism

neofascist n
Neofaschist Neofaschistin
a follower of neofascism

neoliberal adj
neoliberal
in accordance with neoliberalism

neoliberal n
Neoliberale Neoliberaler
person who subscribes to neoliberalism

neoliberalism n
Neoliberalismus
political ideology

neolithic adj
neolithisch steinzeitlich uralt vorsintflutlich
hopelessly outdated

neologism /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/ n
Neologismus
recently coined word

neology n
Neologismus
the study or art of neologizing (creating new words)

neon /ˈni.ɒn/ n
Neon
element

neonatologist n
Neonatologe Neonatologin
person who studies or applies neonatology

neonatology /ˌniːəʊnəˈtɒlədʒi/ n
Neonatologie
branch of medicine that deals with newborn infants

neonicotinoid n
Neonikotinoid
class of insecticides

neopaganism n
Neopaganismus Neuheidentum
modern or revived form of paganism

neophilia n
Neophilie
love of new things

neophobia /niːəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
Neophobie
fear of new things

neophyte /ˈni.əˌfaɪt/ n
Beginner
beginner
Neophyt
recently introduced plant species

neoplasm n
Neoplasma Blastom Geschwulst Neoplasie Neubildung
abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue

neoprene /ˈniɵpɹin/ n
Neopren
synthetic rubber, a polymer of chloroprene, used in various consumer products

neoteny /niˈɑːtəni/ /niˈɒtəni/ n
Neotenie Verjugendlichung
retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult

nephew /ˈnɛf.ju/ n
Neffe
fraternal or sororal nephew

nephew-in-law n
Schwiegerneffe

nephology /nɪˈfɒlədʒi/ n
Nephologie Wolkenkunde
branch of meteorology

nephrite n
Nephrit
semi-precious stone

nephrologist n
Nephrologe Nierenarzt
physician

nephron n
Nephron
basic structural and functional unit of the kidney

nephrotoxic adj
nephrotoxisch
poisonous to kidney tissue

nepotism /ˈnɛp.ə.tɪ.zəm/ n
Nepotismus Vetternwirtschaft
favoring of relatives or personal friends

neptunium /nɛpˈtjuːniəm/ /nɛpˈtuːniəm/ n
Neptunium
chemical element

nerd /nɜːd/ /nɝːd/ n
Nerd Bücherwurm Computerfreak Fachidiot Sonderling Tüftler
intellectual, skillful person, generally introverted

nerdy /nɜː(ɹ)di/ adj
absonderlich nerdig
Of or like a nerd

neritic adj
neritisch

neroli /ˈnɛɹəli/ /ˈnɪəɹəli/ n
Neroli
essential oil obtained from the blossom of the bitter orange

nerve /nɛɾv/ /nɜɪv/ /nɜːv/ /nɝv/ n
Nerv
bundle of neurons
(colloquial) neuron
stamina
courage
patience

nerve cell n
Neuron Nervenzelle
cell of the nervous system

nerve gas n
Nervengas Nervenkampfstoff
weapon of mass destruction

nerve impulse n
Aktionspotenzial eines Neurons Nervenimpuls elektrische Erregung einer Nervenzelle
signal transmitted along a nerve fibre

nerve-racking adj
nervenaufreibend nervenzerfetzend nervenzermürbend
intensely irritating or distressing

nervous /ˈnɜːvəs/ /ˈnɝːvəs/ adj
nervös
apprehensive, anxious

nervous breakdown n
Nervenzusammenbruch
disabling attack of a psychological disorder

nervous system n
Nervensystem
system which coordinates the activity of the body

nervously adv
nervös erregbar gereizt hektisch unruhig
in a nervous manner

nervousness n
Nervosität Unruhe
state or quality of being nervous

nesonym n
Nesonym
toponym of an island

nest /nɛst/ n
Nest Vogelnest
bird-built structure
Nest
place for depositing eggs
snug residence
hideout
retreat

nest /nɛst/ v
nisten
to build or settle into a nest

nest egg n
Nestei
egg placed in a bird's nest

nested adj
verschachtelt
successively fitted one inside another

nestle /ˈnɛsəl/ v
anschmiegen
to press oneself against another affectionately
es sich gemütlich machen
to settle oneself comfortably and snugly

nestling /ˈnɛstlɪŋ/ /ˈnɛsəlɪŋ/ n
Küken Jungvogel Nestling
small, young bird that is still confined to the nest

net /nɛt/ adj
Netto-
remaining after expenses or deductions

net /nɛt/ adv
netto
after expenses or deductions

net /nɛt/ n
Netz
device for catching fish, butterflies etc.
interconnecting system
mesh of string, cord or rope
anything that has the appearance of a net
figurative: trap
device for trapping something
Netto
The amount remaining after expenses are deducted, profit

net /nɛt/ v
mit einem Netz fangen
catch by means of a net
netto verdienen
receive as profit

net profit n
Reingewinn
the gross revenue minus all expenses

net weight n
Nettogewicht
weight of a product

netball /ˈnɛtbɔːl/ n
Netball
sport

netbook n
Netbook
economical notebook computer

nether /nɛð.ə/ /nɛð.ɚ/ adj
unterirdisch
beneath the earth's surface
nieder
lower

netizen n
Netcitizen Netizen Netzbürger
member of Internet community

netsuke /net.ˈsu.ki/ n
Netsuke
miniature sculptures

nettle /ˈnɛt(ə)l/ n
Brennnessel Nessel
stinging herb of genus Urtica

network /nɛtwɜːk/ /nɛtwɝk/ n
Netzwerk
multiple computers and other devices connected together
directory of people
interconnected group or system

network /nɛtwɜːk/ /nɛtwɝk/ v
vernetzen
interact socially
to connect two or more computers or other computerized devices
to interconnect a group or system

network interface card n
Netzwerkkarte
computer hardware component

network neutrality n
Netzneutralität
principle for user-access networks

networkability n
Netzwerkfähigkeit

networking n
Vernetzung
act of connecting computers into network
Networking
meeting new people

neural /ˈnjəɹəl/ /ˈnjʊəɹəl/ /ˈnʊɹəl/ adj
neural
of or relating to the nerves

neural network n
neuronales Netzwerk

neuralgia n
Neuralgie
nerve pain

neuralgic adj
neuralgisch
pertaining to or affected by neuralgia

neurasthenic /ˌnjʊəɹəsˈθɛnɪk/ /ˌnʊɹəsˈθɛnɪk/ adj
neurasthenisch
pertaining to neurasthenia

neurasthenic /ˌnjʊəɹəsˈθɛnɪk/ /ˌnʊɹəsˈθɛnɪk/ n
Neurastheniker Neurasthenikerin
person who has neurasthenia

neurite n
Neurit
any projection from the body of a neuron

neuro- /ˈn(j)ʊɹoʊ/ /ˈnjʊəɹəʊ/ prefix
neuro-
relating to nerves or the nervous system

neuro-linguistic programming n
neurolinguistisches Programmieren
psychology: field of study

neurodiversity n
Neurodiversität
the variety of configurations of the brain

neuroendocrine adj
neuroendokrin
pertaining to the nervous system and endocrine system together

neuroleptic n
Neuroleptikum
pharmacology: an antipsychotic drug

neurolinguistics n
Neurolinguistik
science

neurological adj
neurologisch
dealing with the study of the brain

neurologist n
Neurologe Neurologin Nervenarzt Nervenärztin
doctor or scientist who practices or specializes in neurology

neurology /n(j)uˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
Neurologie Nervenkunde
branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders

neuron /ˈnjəɹɑn/ /ˈnjʊəɹɒn/ /ˈnʊɹɑn/ n
Neuron Nervenzelle
a cell of the nervous system

neuropathic adj
nervenkrank nervös neuropathisch
of, or relating to neuropathy

neuropathy n
Nervenleiden Neuropathie
disease of the nervous system

neurophysiology n
Neurophysiologie
branch of physiology that deals with the nervous system

neuropsychiatry n
Neuropsychiatrie
branch of medicine

neuroscience n
Hirnforschung Neurowissenschaften
scientific study of the nervous system

neurosis n
Neurose
mental disorder

neurosurgeon n
Neurochirurg Neurochirurgin
brain surgeon

neurotic /njʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
neurotisch
overanxious

neurotic /njʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ n
Neurotiker Neurotikerin
person who has a neurosis

neurotoxic adj
neurotoxisch
having a toxic effect on nerve tissue

neurotoxin n
Nervengift Neurotoxin
type of toxin

neurotransmitter n
Neurotransmitter
substance responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons

neurotrophic adj
neurotroph
of or relating to neurotrophy

neurotropic adj
neurotrop
of or pertaining to neurotropism

neurotypical adj
neurotypisch
having normal way of processing information

neurula n
Neurula
zoology: an embryo of vertebrates in the state when the primitive band is first developed

neuter /ˈnjuːtə/ /ˈnuːtɚ/ adj
neutral sächlich neuter neutrisch
grammar: having a form which is not masculine nor feminine
intransitiv neuter
grammar: intransitive
geschlechtslos
having no generative organs, or imperfectly developed ones
neutral
neutral, neither one thing nor another

neuter /ˈnjuːtə/ /ˈnuːtɚ/ n
Neutrum neutrisches Hauptwort neutrisches Substantiv sächliches Hauptwort sächliches Substantiv
grammar: noun of the neuter gender
Neutrum sächliches Geschlecht neutrisches Geschlecht
the neuter gender (grammar)

neuter /ˈnjuːtə/ /ˈnuːtɚ/ v
kastrieren verschneiden
to remove sex organs from an animal

neutral /ˈnjuːtɹəl/ /ˈnuːtɹəl/ adj
neutral
not taking sides in a conflict
chemistry: neither acidic nor alkaline
neither beneficial nor harmful
physics: possessing no charge
having no obvious colour

neutral /ˈnjuːtɹəl/ /ˈnuːtɹəl/ n
Neutraler
person who takes no side in a dispute
Leerlaufstellung Ruhelage
position of gears

neutralise v
neutralisieren
to make even, inactive or ineffective

neutrality /njuːˈtɹæləti/ /nuˈtɹæləti/ n
Neutralität
state of being neutral; taking no part on either side

neutrino /njuːˈtɹiːnoʊ/ /njuːˈtɹiːnəʊ/ n
Neutrino
en elementary particle with extremely small mass and no electric charge

neutron /ˈn(j)uːtɹɒn/ n
Neutron
subatomic particle

neutron activation analysis n
Neutronenaktivierungsanalyse
technique to measure the decay of elements

neutron bomb n
Neutronenbombe
atomic bomb that produces a greater amount of neutrons

neutron capture n
Neutroneneinfang
nuclear reaction in which neutrons are absorbed

neutron cross section n
Neutroneneinfangquerschnitt
cross section of a neutron capture reaction

neutron number n
Neutronenzahl
number of neutrons in the nucleus

neutron star n
Neutronenstern
star composed of neutrons

never /ˈnɛ.vɚ/ /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)/ adv
nie niemals nimmer
at no time

never again adv
nie wieder niemals mehr nimmermehr
at no time in the future

never ever adv
nie im Leben
emphatic never

never mind v
nicht so wichtig vergiss es
I was wrong; I withdraw my previous statement
kümmer dich nicht kümmere dich nicht sorg dich nicht sorge dich nicht
do not be concerned (about someone or something, or about doing something)
macht nichts das ist egal das macht nichts ganz egal schon gut
it is not important

never say die interjection
aufgeben nicht verzagen verzweifeln
do not despair

never say never phraseologicalUnit
sag niemals nie
never say never

neverland n
Nimmerland
an ideal or imaginary place

nevertheless /ˈnɛvəðəlɛs/ /ˈnɛvɚðəlɛs/ adv
trotzdem dennoch nichtsdestoweniger nichtsdestotrotz unbenommen
in spite of what preceded

nevus flammeus nuchae n
Bossard-Fleck Storchenbiss
malformation

new /n(j)u/ /njuː/ /njʉː/ adj
neu
recently made or created
additional, recently discovered
distinguishing something established more recently
current or later
in original condition, pristine
inexperienced, unaccustomed
of recent origin
recently arrived or appeared
refreshed, reinvigorated
strange, unfamiliar
newborn

new moon n
Neumond
phase of moon when in conjunction with sun
the moon when in conjunction with sun
phase of moon when it is waxing
the moon when it is waxing
Neumondtag
the day when the new moon is first seen

new potato n
Frühlingskartoffel
one of the earliest potatoes of a new crop

new wine in an old bottle n
alter Wein in neuen Schläuch junger Wein in alten Schläuch neuer Wein in alten Schläuch

newbie /ˈnjuːbi/ n
Anfänger Neuling
new (inexperienced) user or participant

newborn adj
neugeboren
recently born

newborn n
Neugeborene Neugeborener Neugeborenes
recently born baby

newcomer /ˈn(j)uˌkʌmɚ/ /ˈnjuːkʌmə/ n
Neuling
new participant in some activity

newel /ˈnjuː.əl/ /ˈnu.əl/ n
Spindel
central pillar of staircase

newfangled /ˌnjuːˈfæŋ.ɡəɫd/ /ˌnuˈfæŋ.ɡəld/ adj
neumodisch
modern, unfamiliar or different

newly /ˈnjuːli/ /ˈnuli/ adv
neu
Very recently

newlywed adj
neuvermählt
recently married

newlywed n
Neuvermählte Neuvermählter
a recently married person

newness /ˈn(j)uːnəs/ n
Neuheit
novelty

news /njuːz/ n
Nachricht Nachrichten Neues Neuigkeiten
new information of interest
Nachricht Nachrichten
reports of current events

news agency n
Nachrichtenagentur Presseagentur
organisation that gathers and distributes news

newsagent n
Zeitungshändler Zeitungsverkäufer
person
Zeitungskiosk
retail business

newscaster n
Nachrichtensprecher Nachrichtensprecherin
one who delivers the news

newsgroup n
Newsgroup
repository for posting messages on a computer network

newsletter /ˈn(j)uzˌlɛtɚ/ /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtə/ n
Newsletter Mitteilungsblatt
publication

newspaper /ˈn(j)uzˌpeɪpɚ/ /ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ n
Zeitungspapier
paper on which newspapers are printed
Zeitung Tageszeitung
publication

newspeak n
Neusprech
use of ambiguous words to deceive listeners

newsroom /ˈnjuːzɹuːm/ n
Newsdesk Newsroom Redaktion
the office of a news organisation

newt /ˈn(j)ut/ /ˈnjuːt/ /ˈnjʉːt/ n
Molch
type of salamander

newton n
Newton
derived unit of force

newton metre n
Newtonmeter
standard unit of torque or energy

next /nɛkst/ adj
nächster
being closer to the present location than all other items
nächster nächst
following in a sequence
nearest date, time, space or order

next /nɛkst/ preposition
neben
on the side of

next of kin n
Angehörige Angehöriger
closest blood relative, often heir to inheritance
spouse, close friend, close relative

next time n
nächstes Mal
on the following occasion

next to preposition
neben
beside; alongside

next to nothing pronoun
fast nichts so gut wie nichts
very little

next year adv
nächstes Jahr
year after this one

nexus /ˈnɛk.suːs/ /ˈnɛk.səs/ n
Kern Zentrum
centre of something
Netzwerk Verbindung
connected group
Verbindung Verknüpfung
connection

niacin n
Niacin
water-soluble vitamin

nib /nɪb/ n
Federspitze
tip of a pen

nibble /ˈnɪbəl/ n
Nibble
(computing) A unit of memory equal to half a byte, or four bits

nibble /ˈnɪbəl/ v
knabbern
eat with small bites

nice /naɪs/ adj
schön hübsch nett
attractive
angenehm lecker
having a pleasant taste or aroma
nett sympathisch freundlich lieb
pleasant

nicely /ˈnʌɪsli/ adv
gut
pleasantly

niche /niːʃ/ /nɪt͡ʃ/ n
Nische Mauernische Mauerrücksprung Wandnische
cavity, hollow, or recess
ökologische Nische Nische
ecological function of an organism
Nische Marktnische Marktlücke
position of opportunity

niche market n
Nischenmarkt
relatively small and specialist market, product differentiated in small segment of consumers.

nick /nɪk/ v
klauen
(slang) to steal

nickel /ˈnɪk.əl/ n
Nickel
element

nickel-plated adj
vernickelt
coated with nickel

nickeline n
Nickelin
a mineral, nickel arsenide

nickname /ˈnɪkneɪm/ n
Beiname
byname
Spitzname
familiar, invented given name

nicotine /ˈnɪkətiːn/ n
Nikotin
addictive alkaloid derived from tobacco

nicotine patch n
Nikotinpflaster
adhesive patch

nictitating membrane n
Nickhaut
transparent protective fold of skin

niece /nis/ /niːs/ n
Nichte
fraternal or sororal niece

nief /niːf/ n
Leibeigene Sklave
serf or bondsman born into servitude

nifty /ˈnɪfti/ adj
pfiffig ausgefeilt elegant flott geschickt hübsch
good, useful

nigella /naɪˈd͡ʒɛlə/ n
Jungfer im Grünen Schwarzkümmel
flower
Schwarzkümmel
spice

nigger /ˈnɪɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈnɪɡɚ/ n
Neger Bimbo Kaffer Kafferin Mohr Negerin
negro person

nigh /naɪ/ adj
nahe nah bei
near, close by

nigh /naɪ/ adv
beinahe nahezu
almost; nearly

night /naɪt/ [næt̚] interjection
Nacht!
Short for good night

night /naɪt/ [næt̚] n
Nacht Dunkelheit
darkness
Nacht Abend
evening or night spent at a particular activity
Nacht Übernachtung
night spent at a hotel
Nacht
period between sunset and sunrise
quality of sleep obtained during a night

night and day adv
wie Tag und Nacht
opposite

night blindness n
Nachtblindheit
nyctalopia; the inability to see clearly in faint light

night heron n
Nachtreiher
species of heron

night market n
Nachtmarkt
a market that only operates at night

night owl n
Nachteule Nachtmensch Nachtschwärmer
(idiomatic) one who stays up late at night or goes to bed late

night safe n
Nachtsafe Nachttresor

night school n
Abendschule
A school with classes held predominantly in the evening

night shift n
Nachtschicht
group of workers
period

night terror n
Nachtangst Pavor Nocturnus
sleeping disorder

night watchman state n
Minimalstaat Nachtwächterstaat
Translations

night-blind adj
nachtblind
unable to see clearly in low light; suffering from night blindness

nightcap n
Schlummertrunk Absacker
beverage
Schlafmütze
warm cap worn at night

nightclothes n
Nachtwäsche
clothing worn while sleeping

nightclub n
Nachtklub Nightclub
establishment that is open late at night

nightfall n
Einbruch der Dunkelheit Einbruch der Nacht Zwielicht
the close of the day; the coming of night

nightgown n
Nachthemd
sleeping garment worn by women

nightingale /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/ n
Nachtigall
bird

nightjar /ˈnaɪtdʒɑɹ/ /ˈnaɪtdʒɑː/ n
Nachtschwalbe Ziegenmelker
nocturnal bird of the family Caprimulgidae

nightlife /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/ n
Nachtleben
Selection of nocturnal activities

nightlight n
Nachtlicht
a small, dim light or lamp left on overnight

nightmare /naɪt.mɛəɹ/ /ˈnaɪt.mɛə/ n
Albtraum Alptraum Nachtmahr Albdruck
dream
Albtraum Alptraum
experience

nightmarish adj
albtraumhaft albtraumartig alptraumartig alptraumhaft
resembling a nightmare

nightshade /ˈnaɪtʃeɪd/ n
Nachtschatten
plant of genus Solanum

nightstand n
Nachttisch
small table placed at the head side of a bed

nighttime n
Nacht
hours of darkness

nihilarian /naɪˈhɪ.leəɹ.i.ən/ adj
nihilistisch
of or pertaining to nihilism

nihilism /ˈnaɪ(h)ɨ̞lɪz(ə)m/ /ˈnaɪəˌlɪz(ə)m/ n
Nihilismus
negation of one or more aspects of life; extreme philosophical scepticism
rejection of all moral principles

nihilist /ˈnaɪɪlɪst/ n
Nihilist Nihilistin
person who accepts nihilism

nihonium /nɪˈhoʊ.ni.əm/ n
Nihonium

nikud n
Nikud
system of diacritics for Hebrew

nilgai n
Nilgauantilope Nilgau
large antelope of northern India

nimble /ˈnɪmbl̩/ adj
gewandt flink gelenkig behänd geschickt leichtfüssig
quick and light in movement or action
geschickt
quick-witted and alert

nimbleness /ˈnɪm.bəl.nɪs/ n
Behändigkeit Beweglichkeit Gewandtheit Wendigkeit
the quality of being nimble

nimbus /ˈnɪmbəs/ n
Nimbus
circle of light; halo
rain cloud

nincompoop /ˈnɪŋ.kəm.puːp/ n
Dummkopf Einfaltspinsel Trottel
silly or foolish person

nine /naɪn/ n
Neun
neun
the digit or figure 9

nine /naɪn/ numeral
neun
cardinal number

nine hundred /ˈnaɪn ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
neunhundert
cardinal number 900

nine men's morris n
Mühle
board game

nine o'clock n
neun Uhr
the start of the tenth hour

nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine numeral
neuntausendneunhundertneunundneunzig
cardinal number 9,999

nineteen /naɪnˈtiːn/ /ˈnaɪn.tiːn/ numeral
neunzehn
cardinal number

nineteenth /ˌnaɪnˈtiːnθ/ adj
neunzehnte
the ordinal form of the number nineteen

nineteenthly adv
neunzehntens
in nineteenth place

nineties n
Neunziger neunziger Jahre 90er Jahre Neunzigerjahre
the decade of the 1990s

ninetieth /ˈnaɪn.ti.əθ/ adj
neunzigste
ordinal form of ninety

ninety /ˈnaɪn.di/ /ˈnaɪn.ti/ numeral
neunzig
90

ninety-eight numeral
achtundneunzig
98

ninety-five numeral
fünfundneunzig
95

ninety-four numeral
vierundneunzig
94

ninety-nine numeral
neunundneunzig
cardinal number 99

ninety-one numeral
einundneunzig
cardinal number ninety-one

ninety-seven numeral
siebenundneunzig
97

ninety-six numeral
sechsundneunzig
96

ninety-three numeral
dreiundneunzig
93

ninety-two numeral
zweiundneunzig
92

ninhydrin n
Ninhydrin
organic compound: 2,2-dihydroxyindane-1,3-dione

ninja /ˈnɪndʒə/ n
Ninja
person trained in ninjutsu

ninjutsu n
Ninjutsu
ninjutsu

ninth /naɪnθ/ adj
neunte
ordinal form of nine

ninth /naɪnθ/ n
Neuntel neunte
one of nine equal parts of a whole
Neunter neunte
something in the ninth position

ninthly adv
neuntens
in the ninth place

niobium /naɪˈoʊbiəm/ n
Niob
chemical element

nip /nɪp/ n
kneifen zusammenquetschen
playful bite

nip in the bud /ˈnɪp.ɪn.ðəˈbʌd/ v
im Keim ersticken
(idiom) to prevent at an early stage

nip point n
Walzenspalt
point of convergence with a rolling part

nipple /ˈnɪp(ə)l/ n
Brustwarze Nippel
projection of mammary gland

nipplewort n
Rainkohl
Lapsana communis

niqab /nɪˈkɑːb/ n
Niqab
veil which covers the face

nirvana /nɪəˈvɑːnə/ /nɪɹˈvɑnə/ /nɪɾˈʋɑːn(ə)/ n
Nirvana Nirwana
state of bliss
Buddhism: cessation of suffering

nisba n
Nisbe
grammar term

nit /nɪt/ n
Nisse
egg of a louse

nitpick /ˈnɪt.pɪk/ v
pingelig schikanieren
to correct minutiae or find fault
lausen
to pick nits

nitpicker /ˈnɪt.pɪk.ə(ɹ)/ n
Erbsenzähler Erbsenzählerin Griffelspitzer Griffelspitzerin Korinthenkacker Korinthenkackerin
one who nitpicks

nitpicky adj
pedantisch spitzfindig übergenau überkorrekt
overly critical

nitrate /ˈnaɪˌtɹeɪt/ n
Nitrat
any salt or ester of nitric acid

nitric acid n
Salpetersäure
HNO₃

nitric oxide n
Stickoxid
binary compound of nitrogen and oxygen

nitriding /ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪd.iŋ/ n
Nitrieren
method of hardening steel

nitrile /ˈnaɪtɹaɪl/ n
Nitril
class of organic compounds

nitrite reductase n
Nitritreduktase
enzyme that catalyses the reduction of nitrite ions

nitrogen /ˈnaɪ.tɹə.dʒən/ n
Stickstoff
chemical element

nitrogen dioxide n
Nitrogendioxid Stickstoffdioxid
the binary compound NO₂

nitroglycerine n
Nitroglyzerin
the compound glyceryl-tri-nitrate

nitrolime n
Kalkstickstoff
calcium cyanamide

nitrosylsulfuric acid n
Nitrosylschwefelsäure
nitrosyl derivative of sulfuric acid

nitrous acid n
salpetrige Säure
weak acid, HNO₂

nitrous oxide n
Distickstoffmonoxid
nitrous oxide

nitrox /ˈnaɪtɹɑks/ /ˈnaɪtɹɒks/ n
Nitrox
mixture of nitrogen and oxygen used as a breathing gas

nitty-gritty /ˌnɪtiˈɡrɪti/ n
Kern Wesentliche
essence or core of something

nitwit /ˈnɪtwɪt/ n
Schwachkopf
scatterbrained or stupid person

nix /nɪks/ n
nix
colloquial: nothing
Nix Nöck
water spirit

nix /nɪks/ v
vernichten zerstören
to destroy
annullieren stornieren verwerfen
to reject or cancel

no determiner
kein
not any
verboten
used to show an activity is forbidden

no n
Nein nein
a negating expression
Gegenstimme
a vote not in favor

no preposition
nein
used to show agreement with a negative question (in some languages this response is the usual word for "yes")
nein nee
used to show disagreement or negation

no biggie n
kein Problem
not a big deal

no comment interjection
kein Kommentar
"official" refusal to relay any further information
refusal to say the obvious impolite retort

no doubt adv
zweifellos fraglos
without a doubt

no entry phraseologicalUnit
Eingang verboten Eintritt verboten Zutritt verboten
entry is forbidden

no go n
No-Go
something which should not or cannot be done

no good deed goes unpunished proverb
der Fluch der guten Tat
beneficial actions often go unappreciated or are met with outright hostility; if they are appreciated, they often lead to additional requests

no idea interjection
keine Ahnung
I don't know

no kidding interjection
echt im Ernst ohne Scheiß
exclamation of amazement

no less adv
noch dazu zumal
furthermore, not to mention

no longer adv
nicht länger nicht mehr nimmer
not any more

no man's land /ˈnoʊˌmænzˌlænd/ n
Niemandsland
place where no one can or should be
stretch of land between the border posts of two contiguous sovereign states

no matter preposition
egal
regardless of

no matter what pronoun
was auch immer
whatever

no more adv
nicht mehr
not any longer

no news is good news proverb
keine Nachrichten sind gute Nachrichten
lack of information suggests nothing bad

no offense phraseologicalUnit
nehmen Sie es mir nicht übel nichts für ungut nimm es mir nicht übel
no offense

no one /ˈnoʊwʌn/ pronoun
niemand keiner
not even a single person

no one is born a master proverb
es ist noch kein Meister vom Himmel gefallen
no one is born a master

no pain, no gain proverb
ohne Fleiß kein Preis Schmerz vergeht, der Stolz bleibt Schmerz vergeht, die Ehre bleibt ohne Schweiß kein Preis von nichts kommt nichts wer nicht wagt, der nicht gewinnt
discomfort is necessary to achieve goals

no parking phraseologicalUnit
Parken verboten
no parking

no problem interjection
kein Problem
it does not pose a problem
keine Ursache dafür nicht nichts zu danken
no thanks or apology is necessary

no quarter n
kein Pardon kein Quartier
no mercy for the life of a captured opponent

no shit, Sherlock interjection
kein Scheiß, Sherlock
a riposte to someone who has just said something obvious

no smoke without fire proverb
Irgendetwas ist immer dran. kein Rauch ohne Feuer wo Rauch ist, ist auch Feuer
gossip and accusations are often substantiated by fact

no smoking phraseologicalUnit
Rauchen verboten
phrase used in notices indicating that the smoking of cigarettes is not permitted

no sooner said than done phraseologicalUnit
gesagt, getan
no sooner than something is said it will be done

no spring chicken n
kein junger Hüpfer
person who is no longer particularly young

no strings attached adj
bedingungslos vollkommen unverbindlich
characterized by an abscence of conditions or obligations

no strings attached adv
ohne Bedingungen ohne Haken und Ösen ohne jegliche Verpflichtung vollkommen unverbindlich
without conditions or obligations

no thank you interjection
nein danke
polite way of saying no

no trespassing phraseologicalUnit
Betreten verboten Zutritt verboten unbefugtes Betreten verboten
phrase forbidding access to a place

no way interjection
nichts da auf keinen Fall keineswegs nie im Leben nix da
absolutely not

no, thanks interjection
danke ich danke nein, danke
no, thanks

no-brainer n
Selbstläufer einfache Sache
an easy or obvious conclusion, decision, solution, task (idiomatic)

no-fly zone n
Flugverbotszone gesperrter Luftraum
an airspace in which aircraft, especially military aircraft, are forbidden to fly

no-frills adj
ohne Schnickschnack
basic or simple

no-nonsense adj
nüchtern sachlich
practical, not concerning oneself with anything silly or unimportant

nobelium /noʊˈbiːliəm/ /noʊˈbɛliəm/ n
Nobelium
chemical element

nobiliary particle n
Adelsprädikat
a preposition found in names

nobility /noʊˈbɪlɪti/ /nəʊˈbɪlɪti/ n
Adel
noble or privileged social class

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ adj
edel nobel großmütig großzügig hehr
having honorable qualities
adlig aristokratisch erhaben erlaucht nobel prächtig
of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ n
Aristokrat Adeliger Adlige Adliger Edelmann
aristocrat

noble fir n
Edeltanne
Abies procera

noble gas n
Edelgas
element of group 18 of the periodic table

noble metal n
Edelmetall
metal resistant to corrosion

noble rot n
Edelfäule
fungus

noble savage n
edle Wilde edler Wilder

nobleman /ˈnoʊbl̩mən/ /ˈnəʊbl̩mən/ n
Adliger Adeliger Aristokrat Edelmann
man of noble rank, title, or status; peer; aristocrat

noblesse oblige /noʊˌblɛs əˈbliʒ/ /nəʊˌblɛs ɒˈbliːʒ/ n
Adel verpflichtet
the honourable obligation that is the responsibility of those of high rank

noblewoman n
Adlige Edelfrau
a woman of noble rank

nobody /ˈnoʊ.bə.di/ /ˈnəʊ.bə.di/ n
niemand keiner
unimportant person

nobody's perfect phraseologicalUnit
niemand ist perfekt
phrase to remind that we all fail at times

nocebo /noʊˈsiboʊ/ /nəʊˈsiːbəʊ/ n
Nocebo
pharmacologically inactive substance experienced as harmful due to previous negative perception

nock n
Nocke
the notch at the rear of an arrow

noctilucine n
Noctilucin
substance responsible for the bioluminescence

noctule /ˈnɑktʃul/ /ˈnɒktjuːl/ n
Abendsegler
bat of the genus Nyctalus

nocturnal /nɑkˈtɚnəl/ /nɒkˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl/ adj
nachtaktiv
primarily active during the night
nächtlich
taking place at night

nocturnal emission n
Pollution
ejaculation or orgasm while asleep

nocturne /ˈnɑkˌtɝn/ /ˈnɒktɜːn/ n
Nocturne Nokturne Nachtstück
a dreamlike or pensive composition

nod /nɑd/ /nɒd/ /nɔd/ n
Kopfnicken
instance of moving one's head

nod /nɑd/ /nɒd/ /nɔd/ v
einnicken
gradually fall asleep
nicken
incline the head up and down

nod off v
einnicken
fall asleep

node n
Knoten Ecke
vertex of a graph of a network

noggin /ˈnɑɡɨn/ /ˈnɒɡɪn/ n
Birne Rübe
head

noise /nɔɪz/ n
Rauschen Störung
sound or signal generated by random fluctuations
Rauschen
technical: unwanted part of a signal
Lärm Krach Geräusch
various sounds, usually unwanted

noise pollution n
Lärmbelastung
excessive noise

noise power n
Rauschleistung
power of the noise in a signal

noiseless adj
geräuschlos
silent

noiselessly adv
geräuschlos
in a quiet manner

noisily adv
geräuschvoll
in a noisy manner

noisome /ˈnɔɪ.səm/ adj
schädlich ungesund
hurtful or noxious to health
ekelhaft eklig widerlich
offensive to the senses

noisy /ˈnɔɪzi/ /ˈnɔːɪzɪ/ adj
laut geräuschvoll
making a noise

nomad /ˈnoʊmæd/ /ˈnəʊmæd/ n
Nomade Nomadin
a member of society or class who wander with their herds

nomadic /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/ adj
nomadisch
of or relating to any habitually wandering person
of or relating to itinerant herdsmen

nomadism n
Nomadentum
way of life of a nomad

nomarch n
Nomarch
head of a nome

nomen gentilicium /ˈnəʊmɛn d͡ʒɛntaɪˈlɪsɪəm/ n
Gentilname
name designating a Roman citizen as a member of a particular gens

nomenclature /nəʊˈmɛn.klətʃə/ /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃəɹ/ n
Nomenklatur
set of names or terms

nominalization n
Hauptwortbildung Nominalisierung Substantivierung
use of a verb or an adjective as a noun

nominalize /ˈnɑmənəlaɪz/ /ˈnɒmɪnəlaɪz/ v
nominalisieren
to change into a noun

nominalizer /ˈnɑm.ə.nəl.aɪz.ɚ/ /ˈnɒmɪnəlaɪzə/ n
Substantivator
nominalizer

nominate /ˈnɑm.ɪ.neɪt/ /ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ v
nominieren
to name someone for a particular role or position

nomination n
Nominierung Aufstellung Kandidatenkür
An act or instance of nominating

nominative /ˈnɒmɪnətɪv/ adj
Nominativ nominativisch
being in the nominative case

nominative case n
Nominativ Wer-Fall Werfall
case used to indicate the subject

nominee /ˌnɒmɪˈniː/ n
Kandidat Nominierte
a person named or designated to any office, duty or position

nomism n
Bundesnomismus Nomismus
idea of the chief aspect of religiousness

nomocracy n
Nomokratie
political system under the sovereignty rational laws and civic rights

non sequitur /ˌnɑːnˈsɛk.wɪ.tɚ/ /ˌnɒnˈsɛk.wɪ.tə/ n
unlogische Aussage
any abrupt and inexplicable transition or occurrence
Nonsens unlogisches Argument
invalid argument

non- /ˈnɑn/ /ˈnɒn/ prefix
nicht-
not

non-aggression principle n
Nichtaggressionsprinzip

non-binary /ˌnɑnˈbaɪ.nɛɹ.i/ adj
nichtbinär
not binary
nicht-binär nichtbinär nonbinär
outside the gender binary

non-breaking space n
geschütztes Leerzeichen
a variant of the space character

non-commissioned officer n
Unteroffizier
person of authority in the military who has not received a commission

non-governmental organization n
Nichtregierungsorganisation
organization with no government participation

non-iron adj
bügelfrei
not needing to be ironed

non-life-threatening adj
nicht lebensbedrohlich
not endangering the continued life

non-member n
Nichtmitglied
someone who is not a member

non-native speaker n
Nicht-Muttersprachler Nicht-Muttersprachlerin Nichtmuttersprachler Nichtmuttersprachlerin
someone who has another native tongue then the language being used

non-negative adj
nichtnegativ

non-negotiable adj
nicht verhandelbar
not subject to negotiation

non-smoker n
Nichtraucher Nichtraucherin
somebody who does not smoke tobacco

non-smoking adj
Nichtraucher-
having restrictions on smoking
Nichtraucher
not using tobacco

non-venomous adj
ungiftig
not producing venom

non-violent adj
friedliebend gewaltfrei gewaltlos
opposed to violence
gewaltfrei gewaltlos
without violence

nonagon /ˈnɑn.ə.ɡɑn/ /ˈnɒn.ə.ɡən/ n
Neuneck Nonagon
A polygon with nine sides and nine angles

nonalcoholic adj
alkoholfrei
containing at most trace amounts of alcohol

nonaligned adj
blockfrei bündnisfrei
not allied

nonane n
Nonan
nonane

nonasyllabic adj
neunsilbig
having nine syllables

nonce /nɒns/ [nɑn(t)s] [nɒn(t)s] n
Einmal- einmalig
the one or single occasion; the present reason or purpose

nonce word n
Ad-hoc-Bildung Ad-hoc-Wortbildung Augenblicksbildung Gelegenheitsbildung Okkasionalismus okkasionelle Bildung
word invented for the occasion

nonchalance /ˈnɒnʃələns/ /ˌnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/ n
Nonchalance
indifference; carelessness; coolness

nonchalant /ˈnɒn.ʃəl.ənt/ /ˌnɑn.ʃəˈlɑnt/ adj
lässig nonchalant
casually calm and relaxed
nonchalant gleichgültig
indifferent; unconcerned; behaving as if detached

noncitizen n
Nichtbürger Nichtbürgerin
someone who is not a citizen of the country in question

noncombustible n
nicht brennbarer Stoff
any substance that is not combustible

noncommercial adj
unkommerziell
not engaged in commerce

noncommittal /ˌnɑnkəˈmɪtl̩/ /ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtl̩/ adj
unverbindlich
tending to avoid commitment

noncompliance n
Nichtbeachtung Nichteinhaltung Nichterfüllung
failure to comply

noncompliant adj
ungehorsam
not compliant, wayward, insubordinate, rebellious, flouting rules or conventions

nonconformist adj
nonkonformistisch
not conforming to established customs etc

nonconformist n
Nonkonformist Nonkonformistin
someone who does not conform to accepted beliefs, customs or practices

nonconformity n
Nichtkonformität Nonkonformismus Nonkonformität
rejection of or the failure to conform, especially to standards, rules, or laws

none /nʌn/ pronoun
niemand
not any person
keine
not any thing

none of someone's business n
das geht einen Dreck an das geht nichts an
matter that someone is not entitled to be involved in

none of your beeswax phraseologicalUnit
das geht dich einen feuchten Kehricht an
A riposte to badgering questioning

nonetheless /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/ adv
nichtsdestoweniger nichtsdestotrotz
nevertheless

nonexistent adj
nicht vorhanden nichtexistierend nicht existent
not existent

nonfiction n
Sachliteratur
written works intended to give facts

nonfossiliferous adj
fossilleer
not fossiliferous, not containing fossils

nonfree adj
kostenpflichtig
not free of charge

nonillion numeral
Quinquillion Quintillion
1030
Nonillion
1054

noninflammatory adj
nichtentflammbar nichtentzündlich
not inflammatory

noninstrumental adj
nichtinstrumental
not instrumental

noninterference n
Nichteinmischung
policy of not interfering in the domestic policies of another

nonlinear adj
nicht linear nichtlinear
chemistry, of molecules
erratic and unpredictable
mathematics, of a function
of a set of points: not lying on a straight line
of a system: whose output is not directly proportional to its input

nonlinearity n
Nichtlinearität
deviation from linearity
state of being nonlinear

nonmetal n
Nichtmetall
element that does not have the properties of a metal

nonnegative adj
nichtnegativ
either zero or positive

nonobservance n
Ignoranz Nichtbeachtung
failure to observe

nonpareil /nɑnpəˈɹɛl/ /nɒnpəˈɹeɪl/ n
Nonpareille
6-point type
unerreicht
that has no equal

nonpayer n
Nichtzahler Nichtzahlerin
one who is not a payer, who does not pay

nonpayment n
Nichtzahlung
failure to pay

nonperson /ˈnɒnpɜː(ɹ)sən/ n
Unperson
not a real person; a subhuman

nonplus v
verblüffen verdutzen verwirren
To perplex

nonplussed /nɑnˈplʌst/ /nɒnˈplʌst/ adj
verblüfft
bewildered
unbeeindruckt
unimpressed

nonpositive adj
nichtpositiv
either zero or negative

nonpracticing adj
nicht praktizierend nichtpraktizierend
nonpracticing - profession
nonpracticing - religion

nonprofessional adj
Amateur Freizeit Hobby Laien amateurhaft dilettantenhaft
not professional

nonprofessional n
Amateur Amateur- Amateurin Dilettant Dilettantin Freizeit-
amateur

nonprofit adj
ohne Gewinnerzielungsabsicht
not seeking to produce a profit

nonprofit n
Non-Profit-Organisation
nonprofit organization

nonrecurring adj
einmalig
occurring only once

nonrepudiation n
Unleugbarkeit
assurance of digital sending or receipt

nonsectarian adj
bekenntnisfrei konfessionell ungebunden konfessionsfrei konfessionslos konfessionsungebunden nicht konfessionsgebunden
of or pertaining to nonsectarianism

nonsectarian n
Bekenntnisfreier Konfessionsfreier Konfessionsloser
one who is not a sectarian

nonsectarianism n
Bekenntnisfreiheit Konfessionsfreiheit Konfessionslosigkeit
Of or pertaining to nonsectarianism

nonsense /ˈnɑnsɛns/ /ˈnɒnsəns/ interjection
papperlapapp
emphatic rejection

nonsense /ˈnɑnsɛns/ /ˈnɒnsəns/ n
Unsinn Nonsens Blödsinn Quatsch Tüddelkram
meaningless words
Unsinn Nonsens
untrue statement

nonsensical adj
unsinnig widersinnig sinnwidrig
without sense

nonsensically adv
unsinnig unsinnigerweise
in a nonsensical manner

nonstop adj
durchgehend ununterbrochen
without stopping

nonstop adv
nonstop pausenlos
without stopping

nonuplet n
Neunling
one of nine babies born at the same birth

nonviolence n
Gewaltfreiheit Gewaltlosigkeit
philosophy that rejects violence

noob /n(j)uːb/ n
Neuling Noob Nub
newbie

noodle /nuːdl̩/ n
Nudel
string or strip of pasta

nook /nuːk/ /nʊk/ n
Nische Alkoven
small corner formed by two walls

noology n
Noologie
noology

noon /nuːn/ n
Mittag
midday

noose /nuːs/ n
Strick Schlinge
adjustable loop or rope

noosphere /ˈnoʊ.əsfɪəɹ/ /ˈnəʊ.əsfɪə/ n
Noosphäre
noosphere, theoretical stage of evolutionary development

nope /noʊp/ particle
nee nö
informal "no"

nor /nɔː/ /nɔːɹ/ conjunction
noch
nor

noradrenaline /nɔːɹəˈdɹɛnəlɪn/ n
Noradrenaline
the compound norepinephrine

noradrenergic adj
noradrenerg

norepinephrine n
Norepinephrin
norepinephrine

noria /ˈnɔɹ.i.ə/ /ˈnɔː.ɹɪə/ n
Schöpfwerk
any machine using buckets

norm /nɔːm/ n
Norm
math: function that maps vectors to non-negative scalars
rule that is enforced by members of a community
Norm Regel
that which is normal

normal /ˈnɔɹməl/ /ˈnɔːməl/ adj
normal
usual, ordinary
according to norms or rules

normal /ˈnɔɹməl/ /ˈnɔːməl/ n
Normale normal
mathematics: a line perpendicular to another

normal distribution n
Gauß-Verteilung Normalverteilung
probability distribution

normal potential n
Normalpotential
electrode potential

normal subgroup n
Normalteiler normale Untergruppe
subgroup that is invariant under conjugation

normal time n
reguläre Spielzeit

normalcy /ˈnɔɹməlsi/ n
Normalität
state of being normal

normality n
Äquivalentkonzentration
(chemistry) concentration of a solution
Normalität
state of being normal

normalizable adj
normalisierbar
normalizable

normalization n
Normalisierung
any process that makes something more normal or regular

normalize /ˈnɔː(ɹ).mə.laɪz/ v
normalisieren normieren
mathematics
normalisieren
to make normal

normally adv
normal
in the expected or customary manner
normalerweise
under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time

normative /ˈnɔɹmətɪv/ adj
normativ
of, pertaining to, or using a norm or standard

normativity n
Normativität
state of being normative

normopathy n
Normopathie
pursuit of conformity

normothermic /nɔɹmoʊˈθɝmɪk/ /nɔːməˈθɜːmɪk/ adj
normotherm
having normal body temperature

norovirus /ˈnɒɹə(ʊ)vaɪɹəs/ n
Norovirus
genus of Norwalk virus

north /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔɹθ/ /nɔːθ/ adj
nord- Norden
meteorology: of wind, from the north
nördlich
of or pertaining to the north
nord-
part of a corridor used by northbound traffic
nordwärtig nordwärts
toward the north

north /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔɹθ/ /nɔːθ/ adv
Norden nordwärts
towards the north

north /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔɹθ/ /nɔːθ/ n
Norden Nord
compass point

north pole /ˌnɔɹθ ˈpoʊl/ /ˌnɔːθ ˈpəʊl/ n
Nordpol
northernmost point on celestial bodies
positive pole of a magnetic dipole

northbound adj
Richtung Norden nach Norden
heading or moving in a northerly direction

northbound adv
Richtung Norden nach Norden
toward the north

northeast n
Nordosten Nordost
compass point

northeastern adj
nordöstlich
of, related to, located in, or from the northeast

northern /ˈnɒðə(ɹ)n/ /ˈnɔɹðɚn/ /ˈnɔːðən/ adj
nördlich
facing, situated in or related to the north

northern bobwhite n
Virginiawachtel
Colinus virginianus

northern bottlenose whale n
Dögling
species of bottlenose whale

northern flicker n
Goldspecht
Colaptes auratus

northern fulmar n
Eissturmvogel
Fulmar glacialis

northern fur seal n
Nördlicher Seebär
Callorhinus ursinus

northern gannet n
Basstölpel
Morus bassanus

northern goshawk n
Habicht
Accipiter gentilis

northern lapwing n
Kiebitz
Vanellus vanellus

northern lights n
Nordlicht
the aurora of the northern hemisphere

northern pike /ˈnɔɹðɚn paɪk/ /ˈnɔːðən paɪk/ n
Europäischer Hecht
Esox lucius

northern pintail n
Spießente
Anas acuta

northern shrimp n
Eismeergarnele
Pandalus borealis

northern wild rice n
Wasserreis
Zizania palustris

northerner n
Bewohner des Nordens Bewohnerin des Nordens Nordländer Nordländerin
person from the north of a region

northernmost adj
nördlichster
farthest north

northward /ˈnɔɹθwɚd/ /ˈnɔːθwəd/ adv
nordwärts
towards the north

northwest adj
nordwestlich
towards the northwest
northwestern

northwest n
Nordwesten
compass point

nose /noʊz/ /nəʊz/ n
Nasenlänge
length of a horse’s nose
Nase
protuberance on the face
tip of an object
skill in recognising bouquet
Rüssel Schnauze
snout, nose of an animal

nose /noʊz/ /nəʊz/ v
schnüffeln
to snoop

nose flute n
Nasenflöte
Polynesian musical instrument

nose ring n
Nasenring
ring affixed to the snout of cattle
ring worn as jewellery on the nose

nose to the grindstone n
abrackern abschinden dahinterklemmen

nose-picking n
nasenbohren
insertion of a finger into one's nostril, especially to remove mucus.

noseband n
Nasenriemen Pullerriemen Reithalfter
part of a bridle or halter

nosebleed /ˈnoʊzˌblid/ /ˈnəʊzˌbliːd/ n
Nasenbluten
haemorrhage from the nose

nosegay /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/ /ˈnəʊzɡeɪ/ n
Biedermeiersträußchen Blumensträußchen Sträußchen
small bunch of fragrant flowers or herbs

noseless adj
nasenlos
lacking a nose

nosema disease n
Nosemaseuche
disease of honey bees

nosey parker n
elender Schnüffler Topfgucker neugierige Nase
prying person

nosology n
Nosologie
the systematic investigation or classification of disease

nosophobia n
Nosophobie
excessive or irrational fear of contracting a disease

nostalgia /nɑˈstældʒə/ /nɒˈstaldʒə/ n
Nostalgie Sehnsucht Wehmut
bittersweet yearning for the things of the past

nostalgic adj
nostalgisch
pertaining to nostalgia

nostalgic n
Nostalgiker
person who displays nostalgia

nostrification n
Nostrifizierung
granting recognition to a degree from a foreign university

nostrify /ˈnɑs.tɹə.faɪ/ /ˈnɒs.tɹɪ.faɪ/ v
nostrifizieren
to adopt, accept, or include as part of one's own culture
to grant recognition to a foreign degree

nostril /ˈnɒstɹɪl/ n
Nasenloch Nüster
either of the two orifices located on the nose

nosy /ˈnoʊzi/ /ˈnəʊziː/ adj
neugierig topfguckerisch
prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs; tending to snoop or meddle

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ adv
nicht
negates meaning of verb

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ conjunction
nicht
And not

not at all adv
gar nicht überhaupt nicht
not

not at all interjection
bitte keine Ursache gern geschehen
conventional reply to expression of gratitude

not bad adj
nicht schlecht nicht schlimm
reasonably good

not even adv
nicht einmal eben nicht nicht mal selbst sogar
constitutes an emphatic negation

not for nothing phraseologicalUnit
nicht umsonst
for an extremely good reason

not half bad adj
halb so schlimm
pretty good (idiomatic)

not in the least adv
nicht im Geringsten
not at all

not only … but also conjunction
nicht nur … sondern auch

not so fast phraseologicalUnit
nicht so schnell
stop doing something

not to mention conjunction
ganz zu schweigen von zugeschweigen
much less

not touch something with a barge pole v
mit der Kneifzange nicht anfassen
to avoid at all costs

not yet adv
noch nicht
not for the moment, though expected later

notability n
Bekanntheit Celebrity
notable person or thing
Bekanntheit
quality of being notable

notable /ˈnoʊtəbəl/ /ˈnəʊtəbəl/ adj
bemerkenswert
worthy of notice; remarkable

notarize v
notariell beglaubigen
witness of the authenticity of a document

notary n
Notar
notary public

notary public /ˈnəʊtəɹi ˈpʌblɪk/ n
Notar
officer who can administer oaths and statutory declarations

notation /noʊˈteɪʃən/ n
Bezeichnung Darstellung
act or process of representing by a system or set of marks, signs, figures or characters
Anmerkung Bemängelung Notiz Vermerk Zusatz
specific note or piece of information written in such a notation
Bezeichnung Bezeichnungen Darstellung Darstellungsart Notation Schreibweise
system of characters, symbols or abbreviated expressions used to express technical facts or quantities

notch /nɑtʃ/ /nɒtʃ/ n
Furche Kerbe Nut
V-shaped cut
Beule Eindruck Einkerbung Einrückung Senke Vertiefung
indentation
My Spur Stufe Stück Stückchen Tick
level or degree
Bergpass Engpass Pass
mountain pass
Kerbe
such a cut, used for keeping a record

notch /nɑtʃ/ /nɒtʃ/ v
erreichen gelingen
to achieve
ausklinken einkerben einschneiden nuten
to cut a notch
ankerben anschreiben
to record by notches

notchback n
Stufenheck
motor car whose rear window makes an angle

note /noʊt/ /nəʊt/ n
Notiz
Note
character indicating the length and pitch of a tone
marginal comment or explanation
Notiz Zettel
memorandum
Ton Note
musical sound

note value n
Notenwert
musical notation

notebook /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/ /ˈnəʊtˌbʊk/ n
Notizbuch Heft
empty book able to be used for notes
Laptop Notebook
notebook computer

notepad n
Notizblock Schreibblock
bound pad of paper

noteworthy /ˈnoʊtˌwɝði/ /ˈnəʊtˌwɜːði/ adj
bemerkenswert
worthy of attention

nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ pronoun
nichts
not any thing
nichts gar nichts
something trifling

nothingness n
Nichts
Bedeutungslosigkeit
quality of inconsequentiality; lacking in significance
Nichts Nichtvorhandensein
state of nonexistence; the condition of being nothing
Leere Nichts
void; emptiness

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ n
Mitteilung Benachrichtigung
formal notification or warning
Kündigung Kündigungsfrist
notification of termination of employment
Bescheid
prior notification
Bekanntmachung
written or printed announcement

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ v
bemerken feststellen
to become aware of
bemerken merken
to remark upon

notice period n
Kündigungsfrist
period between receipt of the letter of dismissal and last working day

noticeable adj
wahrnehmbar
capable of being seen or noticed
auffällig
worthy of note; significant

notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Benachrichtigung
Act of notifying

notify /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/ v
mitteilen benachrichtigen
(transitive) to give (someone) notice of (something)

notion /ˈnoʊʃən/ /ˈnəʊʃən/ n
Absicht Lust Neigung
inclination; intention; disposition
Begriff Ahnung Ansicht Auffassung Denkbild Gedanke
mental apprehension of whatever may be known or imagined; an idea; a conception
Einfall
sentiment; an opinion

notochord n
Notochorda

notoriety /noʊ.tɚ.aɪ.ə.ti/ /nəʊ.təˈɹaɪ.ə.ti/ n
Allbekanntheit Notorität schlechter Ruf traurige Berühmtheit
condition of being infamous

notorious /nəʊˈtɔːɹɪəs/ /nəˈtɔɹiəs/ adj
berüchtigt notorisch
known widely and infamously

notwithstanding /ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/ conjunction
obgleich obschon obwohl wenngleich
although

notwithstanding /ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/ postposition
ungeachtet trotz
in spite of

nougat /ˈnuɡət/ /ˈnuːɡɑː/ /ˈnʌɡɪt/ n
Nougat
a confection of honey and roasted nuts

nought /nɔːt/ n
null
zero

noughties /ˈnɔːtiz/ n
Nullerjahre Nuller-Jahre nuller Jahre
First decade

noumenal adj
noumenisch
of or pertaining to the noumenon

noumenon /ˈnumənɑn/ /ˈnuːmənɒn/ n
Noumenon
thing as it is independent of any conceptualization

noun /naʊn/ /næːn/ n
Nomen Namenwort Nennwort
grammatical category (broad sense)
Substantiv Hauptwort Dingwort Gegenstandswort Hauptnennwort Substantivum
grammatical category (narrow sense)

noun class n
Nominalklasse
a category into which nouns may be organised

noun numeral n
Nomen numerale Zahlnennwort

noun phrase n
Nominalphrase
phrase that can serve as the subject or the object of a verb

nourish /ˈnʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈnʌɹ.ɪʃ/ v
aufziehen erziehen großziehen
To educate; to instruct; to bring up; to nurture
ernähren aufziehen nähren
to feed and cause to grow

nourish a viper in one's bosom v
eine Schlange am Busen nähren
to do kind deeds rewarded with harm

nourishment n
Nahrung Ernährung
something that nourishes; food
Ernährung
the act of nourishing or the state of being nourished

nous /naʊs/ /nuːs/ n
Nous
reason in philosophy

nouveau riche /ˌnu.voʊ ˈɹiʃ/ /ˌnuː.vəʊ ˈɹiːʃ/ n
Geldadel Neureiche Neureicher Parvenü Emporkömmling
new money: wealthy persons whose fortunes are newly acquired, and who are therefore perceived to lack the refinement of those who were raised wealthy

nova /ˈnoʊ.və/ /ˈnəʊ.və/ n
Nova
sudden brightening of a star

novation /noʊˈveɪʃən/ n
Neuerungsvertrag Novation
new contract

novel /ˈnɑvəl/ /ˈnɒvl̩/ adj
neu neuartig
new, original, especially in an interesting way

novel /ˈnɑvəl/ /ˈnɒvl̩/ n
Roman
work of prose fiction

novelist n
Romanautor Romancier Romanschreiber
author of novels

novella n
Novelle
short novel

novelty /ˈnɑvəlti/ /ˈnɒvəlti/ n
Krimskrams Neuheit neues Produkt
new product
Neuartigkeit Neuheit
state of being new

novemvigintillion numeral
Quindezillion
1090

novice /ˈnɒvɪs/ n
Anfänger Neuling
beginner
Novize
new member of a religious order

novichok n
Nowitschok
nerve agent

novitiate /nəˈvɪʃi.ət/ n
Noviziat
the period during which a novice of a religious order undergoes training

now /naʊ/ adv
jetzt nun gerade
at the present time

now /naʊ/ conjunction
jetzt wo nun da nun wo
since, because

now /naʊ/ interjection
jetzt los
signal to begin

now /naʊ/ n
Jetzt jetzt
the present time

now and then /ˌnaʊ ən(d) ˈðɛn/ adv
ab und zu hin und wieder mitunter
(idiomatic) sometimes; occasionally; intermittently

now, now interjection
aber, aber

nowadays /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/ adv
zur Zeit zurzeit jetzt gegenwärtig momentan derzeitig
at the present time
heutzutage heute
in the current era

nowhere /ˈnoʊ.(h)wɛɹ/ /ˈnəʊ.wɛə/ adv
nirgends nirgendwo
in no place

nowise /ˈnoʊwaɪz/ /ˈnəʊwaɪz/ adv
auf gar keinen Fall
in no manner

nozzle /ˈnɒzəl/ n
Düse
Abdampfstutzen Abfüllstutzen Ablaufstutzen Anzapfstutzen Füllstutzen Gewindestutzen
inlet or outlet pipe
Düse Ausgießer Ausguss Auslauf Austrittsdüse Gasdüse
short tube

nth /ɛnθ/ adj
n-te
occurring at position n

nu /njuː/ /nu/ n
Ny
name for the letter of the Greek alphabet: Ν and ν

nu jazz n
Nu Jazz Nujazz
fusion music genre

nuance /ˈnjuː.ɑːns/ /ˈnuː.ɑːns/ n
Nuance
subtlety or fine detail
minor distinction

nuanced adj
nuanciert
having nuances

nub /nʌb/ n
Klümpchen Noppe Stückchen
a small lump or knob
Kern Kernpunkt Pointe
essence or core of an issue, argument etc.

nubby adj
knotig
covered with small knobs
genoppt noppig
nub-like

nubuck n
Nubuk Nubukleder
type of brushed leather

nucellus n
Nucellus
tissue which surrounds and protects the embryo

nuclear /ˈn(j)ukliɚ/ /ˈnjuː.klɪə/ adj
Kern nuklear
involving nuclear energy

nuclear age n
Atomzeitalter
age when nuclear technology was developed

nuclear binding energy n
Kernbindungsenergie
the energy needed to caused fission of an atomic nucleus into its component parts

nuclear chemistry n
Kernchemie
application of chemical techniques to the solution of problems in nuclear physics

nuclear energy n
Atomenergie Kernenergie
energy released by a nuclear reaction

nuclear family n
Kernfamilie
a family unit consisting of a father, mother and children

nuclear fission n
Kernspaltung
nuclear reaction that releases energy

nuclear fuel n
Kernbrennstoff
radioactive fuel

nuclear fusion n
Kernfusion
the combining of the nuclei of small atoms to form the nuclei of larger ones

nuclear meltdown n
Kernschmelze
severe nuclear reactor accident

nuclear membrane n
Kernhülle Kernmembran
double lipid bilayer surrounding genetic material in eukaryotic cells

nuclear physics n
Kernphysik
branch of physics

nuclear power n
Atommacht
nation with nuclear weapons
Atomkraft Kernkraft Nuklearenergie
power from nuclear reactions

nuclear power plant n
Atomkraftwerk Kernkraftwerk
type of power plant

nuclear reaction n
Kernreaktion
process

nuclear reactor n
Kernreaktor Atomreaktor
device

nuclear war n
Atomkrieg
war fought using nuclear weapons

nuclear weapon n
Kernwaffe Atomwaffe Nuklearwaffe
explosive device

nuclear winter n
nuklearer Winter
predicted drop in global temperature following a nuclear war

nuclease n
Nuklease
any of several enzymes capable of cleaving the phosphodiester

nucleic acid /njuːˈkliː.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ /nuˈkleɪ.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ n
Nukleinsäure
acidic chainlike biological macromolecule

nucleocosmochronology n
Nukleokosmochronologie
technique for estimating age of astronomical objects

nucleolus n
kernkörperchen
part of nucleus of a cell

nucleon n
Nukleon
a proton or a neutron

nucleosome n
Nukleosom
repeating subunit in chromatin

nucleosynthesis n
Nukleosynthese
process that leads to synthesis in stars

nucleotide n
Nukleotid
monomer constituting DNA or RNA

nucleus /ˈnjuː.kli.əs/ /ˈnuːkli.əs/ n
Kern Nukleus
Zellkern Nukleus
cytology: large organelle found in cells
Nukleus Silbengipfel Silbenkern
linguistics: centre of a syllable
Atomkern
physics: massive, positively charged core of an atom

nuclide /ˈn(j)uːklaɪd/ n
Nuklid
nucleus specified by its atomic number and atomic mass

nude /n(j)uːd/ adj
fleishfarben hautfarben
of color of bare skin
nackt bloß
without clothing or other covering

nudge /nʌdʒ/ n
Knuff Puff Rippenstoß Schubs Stoß Stupser
a gentle push

nudge /nʌdʒ/ v
sich annähern sich nähern
To near or come close to something
anschubsen anstoßen anstupsen knuffen schubsen schupfen
To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal

nudism /njuː.dɪzəm/ n
Nudismus FKK Freikörperkultur
the belief in or practice of social, non-sexual nudity

nudity /ˈnjudɪˌtʰi/ /ˈnudɪti/ n
Nacktheit
the state of being without clothing on the body

nudiustertian /n(j)ʊdi.əsˈtɜʃɪən/ adj
vorgestern
Of or relating to the day before yesterday

nugatory /ˈnjuːɡətɔɹi/ adj
erfolglos uneffektiv
ineffective, invalid
belanglos
trivial, trifling

nugget /ˈnʌɡət/ n
Klumpen
small chunk or clump

nuisance /ˈn(j)uːsəns/ /ˈnjuːsəns/ n
Belästigung
law: anything harmful or offensive to the community or to a member of it
Ärger Ärgernis
minor annoyance or inconvenience
Quälgeist
person or thing causing annoyance of inconvenience

null and void adj
null und nichtig
invalid, cancelled, unenforceable

null hypothesis n
Nullhypothese
hypothesis

null result n
Nullresultat
a result that does not support the hypothesis

null set n
Nullmenge
negligible set

nullify /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/ v
annullieren
to make legally invalid

numb /nʌm/ adj
benommen betäubt gefühllos starr taub
physically unable to feel

numb /nʌm/ v
betäuben
to cause to become numb

numbat n
Ameisenbeutler
small marsupial

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ n
Zahl Anzahl
abstract entity
Zahl Numerus
grammar: state of being singular, dual or plural
Zahl Nummer
mathematics: number
Nummer Ziffer
numeral
Anzahl Zahl
quantity
Nummer Zahl
used to show the rank of something in a list or sequence
performance
issue of a periodical publication

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ /ˈnʌmə/ /ˈnʌmɚ/ v
nummerieren
label with numbers; assign numbers to
zählen
to total; to amount to

number line n
Zahlenstrahl
line that graphically represents the real numbers

number theory n
Zahlentheorie
branch of pure mathematics

numbering n
Nummerierung
the action of creating such a sequence

numerable adj
zählbar

numeracy n
Zahlenanalphabetismus
numerical skill

numeral /ˈnjuːməɹəl/ /ˈnuməɹəl/ n
Ziffer Zahl
non-word symbol that represents a number
Zahlwort Numerale
word or symbol representing a number

numerator n
Zähler
in a fraction
person who counts things

numerical /n(j)uˈmɛɹɪkəl/ adj
numerisch in Zahlen ausgedrückt nummerisch zahlenmäßig
of or pertaining to numbers

numericize v
beziffern
represent using numbers

numerology n
Numerologie
study

numeronym /ˈnjuːməɹəʊˌnɪm/ n
Numeronym
number-based word

numerous /ˈnjuːməɹəs/ /ˈnuməɹəs/ adj
zahlreich vielzählig
Indefinitely large numerically

numinous /ˈn(j)umənəs/ /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/ adj
numinos
of or relating to a numen (divinity); indicating the presence of a divinity
evoking a sense of the mystical

numismatic adj
numismatisch
of or pertaining to a coin, coins, currency
of or pertaining to numismatics

numismatics /ˌnjuː.mɪzˈma.tɪks/ /ˌnuː.məzˈmæ.tɪks/ n
Numismatik Münzkunde Münzwissenschaft
study of coins

numismatist n
Numismatiker Numismatikerin
one who collects coins and/or currencies

nun /nuːn/ /nʊn/ /nʌn/ n
Nonne Klosterschwester Ordensschwester Schwester
member of a Christian religious community of women

nunatak /ˈnʌnətæk/ n
Nunatak
mountaintop surrounded by glacial ice

nunation n
Nunation
suffix in Arabic

nunchaku /nənˈtʃɑːkuː/ /ˈnʌmtʃʌk/ /ˈnʌntʃʌk/ n
Nunchaku
weapon

nunnery n
Nonnenkloster

nuptial /ˈnʌp.ʃəl/ adj
hochzeitlich
pertaining to wedding and marriage

nurse /nɜːs/ /nɝs/ n
Krankenschwester Krankenpfleger Krankenpflegerin Pfleger Schwester Pflegerin
person trained to provide care for the sick
Kinderfrau Kindermädchen
person who takes care of other people's young

nurse /nɜːs/ /nɝs/ v
stillen
to breast feed
pflegen
to care for the sick
saugen
to drink slowly
hegen
to foster, to nourish
hätscheln
to treat kindly and with extra care

nurse shark n
Ammenhai
any shark of the family Ginglymostomatidae

nursery /ˈnɜːs(ə)ɹi/ /ˈnɝs(ə)ɹi/ n
Baumschule Gärtnerei
place for cultivation of young plants
Kindergarten Kinderstube Kinderzimmer Krippe
place for the care of children

nursery rhyme n
Kinderreim
short poem or song for children

nursery school n
Kindergarten Vorschule
a school for pre-school children

nursery web spider n
Raubspinne
spider

nurseryman /ˈnəːs(ə)ɹɪmən/ n
Pflanzenzüchter
person who rears and sells plants in a nursery

nursing bra n
Schwangerschafts-BH Still-BH Umstands-BH
bra specifically designed for breastfeeding mothers

nursing home n
Pflegeheim
place of residence

nurturance /ˈnəːtʃəɹəns/ n
Hegen Hegung Pflege liebevolles Kümmern mütterliche Umsorgung
provision of care

nurture /ˈnɜːɹ.tʃəɹ/ n
Päppeln Umhegen Umsorgen
act of nourishing or nursing; tender care; education; training
Erziehung Pflege Umwelteinflüsse
environmental influences that contribute to the development of an individual

nurture /ˈnɜːɹ.tʃəɹ/ v
fördern voranbringen
figuratively, to encourage
hegen und pflegen umsorgen
to nourish or nurse

nut /nʌt/ [nɐt] n
Nuss
hard-shelled fruit
Irre Irrer Spinner
slang: insane person
Ei Nuss
slang: testicle
Birne Dötz Rübe
slang: the head
Mutter Schraubenmutter
that fits on a bolt

nutation n
Nutation
astronomical term
physics term

nutcracker n
Nussknacker
implement for cracking nuts

nuthatch n
Kleiber
passerine bird from the family Sittidae

nutlet n
Nüsschen
small nut

nutmeg /ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/ n
Muskatnuss Muskat
seed
Muskatbaum Muskatenbaum
tree

nutmeg /ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/ v
tunneln
soccer/football sense of the verb

nutrient /ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/ /ˈnuː.tɹi.ənt/ adj
nahrhaft
providing nourishment

nutrient /ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/ /ˈnuː.tɹi.ənt/ n
Nährstoff
substance that provides nourishment

nutrition /njuːˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ /nuˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ n
Ernährung Nahrung Nutrition
nutrition

nutritional yeast n
Hefeflocken Nährhefe Würzhefe
preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae

nutritionism n
Ernährungswissenschaft

nutritionist n
Ernährungsberater Ernährungsberaterin Ernährungswissenschaftler Ernährungswissenschaftlerin
an expert or specialist in nutrition

nutritious /njuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ /nuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ adj
nahrhaft
providing nutrients

nuts and bolts n
A und O
inner workings of something

nutshell /ˈnʌtʃel/ n
Nussschale
the shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut

nutty /ˈnʌti/ adj
bekloppt verrückt
barmy, crazy, mad
nussreich
containing nuts
nussig
reminiscent of nuts

nux vomica n
Brechnuss
fruit of the strychnine tree
strychnine tree

nuzzle v
hätscheln liebkosen schnüffeln sich anschmiegen wühlen
touch with the nose

nychthemeron /nɪkˈθi.mə.ɹɑn/ /nɪkˈθɛm.ə.ɹɒn/ n
Etmal
one day and one night

nyctography n
Nyctographie

nyctophobia n
Nyktophobie
fear of the night

nylon /ˈnaɪlɑn/ /ˈnaɪlɒn/ n
Nylon Nylonstrumpf
sheer stocking
Nylon
substance

nymph /ˈnɪmf/ n
Nymphe
mythology: water, forest or mountain spirit
insect larva
Nymphomanin
young girl who may inspire lust

nymphomania /nɪmfəˈmeɪnɪə/ n
Nymphomanie
excess of sexual behaviour or desire in women

nymphomaniac /ˈnɪɱfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/ adj
nymphomanisch nymphoman
of woman: having excessive sexual desire

nymphomaniac /ˈnɪɱfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/ n
Nymphomanin
woman with excessive sexual desire

née /niː/ adj
geb. geborene
used to indicate maiden name of a woman

négligée /ˈnɛɡlɪʒeɪ/ n
Negligé Negligee
nightgown

o /oʊ/ /əʊ/ interjection
o
vocative particle to mark direct address

o'clock /əˈklɑk/ /əˈklɒk/ adv
ein Uhr
indication of time (the translations below are of "one o’clock")
um 1 Uhr um eins
the translations below are of "at one o’clock"

o-stem n
o-Stamm
Translations

oak /oʊk/ /əʊk/ adj
Eichen- Eiche
made of oak wood

oak /oʊk/ /əʊk/ n
Eiche Eichenholz
tree or shrub of the genus Quercus
wood

oak gall n
Gallapfel
gall produced by an oak by a wasp larva

oaken /əʊk.ən/ adj
eichen
made from the wood of an oak

oakleaf /ˈoʊkˌlif/ /ˈəʊkˌliːf/ n
Eichenlaub
military award
the leaf of the oak

oakwood n
Eichenwald Eichenhain Eichwald
wood populated with oaks

oar /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ n
Ruder
implement used to row a boat

oarfish n
Riemenfisch
fish of the family Regalecidae

oarlock n
Dolle
device to hold oars in place

oasis /oʊˈeɪsɪs/ /əʊˈeɪsɪs/ n
Oase
well surrounded by fertile region
quiet or peaceful place

oast /əʊst/ n
Darre Hopfendarre Malzdarre Tabakdarre
a kiln for drying tobacco, malt and especially hops

oat /əʊt/ n
Hafer Haber
a widely cultivated cereal grass

oat milk n
Hafermilch
milky liquid from oats

oath /ˈoʊθ/ /ˈəʊθ/ n
Fluch
profanity
Eid Schwur
solemn pledge
affirmed statement

oathbreach /ˈoʊθbɹiːt͡ʃ/ n
Eidbruch
breach or breaking of an oath

oatmeal n
Haferbrei
breakfast cereal
Haferflocken
meal

oats n
Hafer
seeds of an oat plant

obeche n
Abachi
wood of the above tree

obedience /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/ n
Gehorsam Folgsamkeit Gehorsamkeit
quality of being obedient

obedient /oʊˈbidiənt/ /əʊˈbiːdɪənt/ adj
gehorsam folgsam
willing to comply with commands

obelisk n
Obelisk
A tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point
Kreuz
The dagger sign (†)

obese /oʊˈbis/ /əʊˈbiːs/ adj
fettleibig fettsüchtig korpulent
extremely overweight

obesity n
Adipositas Fettsucht Fettleibigkeit Übergewicht
act or state of being obese

obey /oʊˈbeɪ/ /əʊˈbeɪ/ v
befolgen gehorchen
to do as one is told
gehorchen befolgen
to do as ordered by

obfuscate /ˈɑːbfʌskeɪt/ /ˈɒbfʌskeɪt/ v
obfuskieren
alter code
verdunkeln verschleiern
make confusing
verdunkeln verfinstern
make dark

obfuscation n
Verdunkelung Vernebelung
act or process of obfuscating, or obscuring the perception of something
confusion, bewilderment, or a baffled state resulting from something obfuscated
Entstellung
alter computer code, preserving its behavior but concealing its structure and intent
Vernebelung
intentionally obscuring the meaning of something to make it more difficult to grasp

obituary /əˈbɪtjʊəɹɪ/ n
Nachruf Nekrolog
biography of a recently deceased person
Todesanzeige Traueranzeige
brief notice of a person's death, as published in a newspaper

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ n
Objekt Ergänzung Satzergänzung
in grammar
Objekt
in object-oriented programming
the goal, end or purpose of something
person or thing to which an emotion is directed
Objekt Gegenstand
thing

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ v
einwenden Einwände haben dagegen sein
disagree with something or someone

object code n
Objektcode Objektkode
output of a compiler or assembler

object language n
Objektsprache
language speaking about objects rather than about language
lexicography: language of headwords

object permanence n
Objektpermanenz
understanding that an object still exists when it disappears from sight

object request broker n
Object Request Broker

object-based adj
objektbasiert
using entities called objects

object-based language n
objektbasierte Sprache

object-based programming n
objektbasierte Programmierung
programming paradigm that uses objects to design application and computer programs

object-oriented /ˈɒbdʒɛkt ɔɹɪəntɪd/ adj
objektorientiert
using entities called objects

object-oriented language n
objektorientierte Sprache

object-oriented programming n
objektorientierte Programmierung
programming paradigm that uses objects to design application and computer programs

objectification /ɒbˌdʒɛkt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃʌn/ n
Objektifizierung

objection /əbˈdʒɛkʃən/ n
Beanstandung
act of objecting
Einspruch
official protest raised in a court of law
Einwand Widerspruch
statement expressing opposition

objectionable adj
anrüchig anstoßerregend anstößig nicht einwandfrei störend unangenehm
offensive

objective /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ adj
objektiv
not influenced by emotions
based on observed fact
relating to a material object

objective /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ n
Ziel
goal
Objektiv objektiv
lens

objectivism n
Objektivismus

objectivity /ɒbdʒekˈtɪvəti/ /ˌɑːbdʒekˈtɪvəti/ n
Objektivität
The state of being objective

objet d'art /ˌɒbʒeɪ ˈdɑː(ɹ)/ n
Kunstobjekt

oblast /ˈɒbləst/ n
Oblast
region or province

obligation /ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
Verpflichtung
Pflicht Verpflichtung
act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone

obligatory /əˈblɪɡət(ə)ɹi/ /əˈblɪɡətɔɹi/ adj
obligatorisch
binding

oblige /əˈblaɪdʒ/ v
verpflichten
to constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means
einen Gefallen tun
to do someone a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation)

obliged /əˈblaɪdʒd/ adj
verpflichtet
Under an obligation to do something for someone

obligee n
Berechtigter
beneficiary of an obligation

obliging adj
verbindlich
Happy and ready to do favours for others

obligor n
Verpflichteter
party bearing obligation

oblique /oʊˈbliːk/ /ɑːbˈlaik/ /əˈbliːk/ adj
schief schräg
not erect or perpendicular

oblique case n
Obliquus Casus obliquus abhängiger Fall obliquer Kasus
any noun case except the nominative (and vocative)

obliterate /əbˈlɪtəɹeɪt/ v
auslöschen
to remove completely, leaving no trace; to wipe out; to destroy

obliteration n
Vernichtung
The cancellation, erasure or deletion of something

oblivion /əˈblɪvɪən/ n
Vergessenheit
state of being completely forgotten
Vergessen
state of forgetfulness or distraction

oblivious /əˈblɪvi.əs/ adj
vergesslich
failing to remember
nicht bewusst selbstvergessen unaufmerksam unbedacht unbedarft
unaware

oblong adj
länglich
longer than wide

oblong n
Oblong Oblongum Quadratum oblongum längliches Rechteck
with an oblong shape

obloquy /ˈɒbləˌkwi/ n
Schmach Schmähung
abusive language

obnoxious /əbˈnɑkʃəs/ /əbˈnɒkʃəs/ adj
abscheulich widerlich anstößig unausstehlich unerträglich widerwärtig
offensive, very annoying

obnubilation /ɒbnjuːbɪˈleɪʃən/ n
Umwölkung

oboe /ˈoʊboʊ/ n
Oboe
wind instrument

oboe d'amore /ˌoʊboʊ dɑˈmɔɹeɪ/ /ˌəʊbəʊ daˈmɔːɹeɪ/ n
Liebesoboe Oboe d'Amore
instrument of the oboe family

oboist n
Oboist Oboistin
performer on the oboe

obolus n
Obolus
silver coin

obscene /əbˈsin/ adj
obszön unanständig zotig
obszön unanständig
offensive to current standards of decency or morality

obscenity n
Obszönität
something that is obscene

obscurantism n
Obskurantismus
deliberate obscurity or vagueness

obscure /əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjʊɹ/ adj
dunkel finster dahergelaufen düster obskur unbestimmt
dark, faint or indistinct
unverständlich
difficult to understand
schleierhaft unbedeutend unbekannt unsichtbar verborgen versteckt
hidden, out of sight or inconspicuous

obscure /əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjʊɹ/ v
verdunkeln vernebeln verunklaren verwirren
to darken, make faint
verbergen verdecken verschleiern
to hide, put out of sight

obsequious /əbˈsiːkwi.əs/ adj
unterwürfig kriecherisch servil devot hörig
fawning, subservient
unterwürfig folgsam gehorsam
obedient, compliant with someone else's orders

obsequiousness n
Unterwürfigkeit
the quality of being obsequious

observable adj
beobachtbar
able to be observed

observance n
Beachtung
practice of complying

observant /əbˈzɜːvənt/ /əbˈzɝvənt/ adj
aufmerksam
Alert and paying close attention

observation /ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Beobachtung
act of observing or being observed
Bemerkung
remark or comment

observation post n
Beobachtungsstand
lookout

observatory /əbˈzəɹvətɔɹi/ /əbˈzəːvət(ə)ɹi/ n
Sternwarte Observatorium
place where celestial bodies or natural phenomena are observed

observe /əbˈzɜːv/ /əbˈzɝv/ v
bemerken
to comment
beachten halten
to follow
beobachten
to notice, to watch

observer /əbˈzɜːvə/ /əbˈzɝvɚ/ n
Beobachter Beobachterin
one who makes observations, monitors or takes notice

obsessed /əbˈsɛst/ adj
besessen
fixated on a single topic or emotion

obsession /əbˈsɛʃən/ n
Besessenheit Obsession
fixe Idee
compulsive or irrational preoccupation
Besessenheit Sucht
unhealthy fixation

obsessive /əbˈsɛsɪv/ adj
besessen

obsessive-compulsive disorder n
Zwangsstörung
form of anxiety

obsidian /ˌɒbˈsɪd.i.ən/ /ˌʌbˈsɪdi.ən/ n
Obsidian
a type of black glass produced by volcanoes

obsolescence /ˌɑb.səˈlɛ.səns/ /ˌɒb.səˈlɛ.səns/ n
Veraltetsein Obsoleszenz
state

obsolescent /ɑbsəˈlɛsənt/ /ɒbsəˈlɛsənt/ adj
veraltend
in the process of becoming obsolete, but not obsolete yet

obsolete /ɑbsəˈliːt/ /ˈɒbsəliːt/ adj
veraltet obsolet
no longer in use

obstacle /ˈɑbstəkl̩/ /ˈɒbstəkl̩/ n
Hindernis
something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress

obstetrician /ˌɒbstəˈtɹɪʃən/ n
Geburtshelfer Entbindungspfleger Entbindungspflegerin Geburtshelferin
a physician who specializes in childbirth

obstetrics n
Geburtshilfe Obstetrik
care of women during and after pregnancy

obstinacy /ˈɑbstɪnəsi/ /ˈɒbstɪnəsi/ n
Eigensinn Sturheit
state of stubbornness

obstinate /ˈɑb.stə.nət/ /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/ adj
hartnäckig starrköpfig
adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually unreasonably

obstipation /ɑbstɪˈpeɪʃən/ /ɒbstɪˈpeɪʃən/ n
Obstipation
severe constipation due to intestinal blockage

obstreperous /əbˈstɹɛp.əɹ.əs/ /əbˈstɹɛpəɹəs/ adj
dröhnend tumultartig ungestüm
attended by, or making a loud and tumultuous noise
aufmüpfig aufsässig renitent ungebärdig widerspenstig
noisily and stubbornly defiant

obstruct /əbˈstɹʌkt/ v
behindern versperren
To block or fill (a passage)

obstruction /əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/ n
Blockierung Obstruktion Störung Verhinderung
the act of obstructing

obstruent n
Geräuschlaut Obstruent
consonant sound formed by obstructing the airway

obtain /əbˈteɪn/ v
bestehen
to be the case, hold true
erlangen
to get hold of, acquire

obtainable adj
erhältlich verfügbar
capable of being obtained

obtrusive /əbˈtɹuːsɪv/ adj
aufdringlich penetrant
Pushy

obtund /əbˈtənd/ /əbˈtʌnd/ v
abstumpfen
to dull

obtuse /əbˈt(j)us/ /əbˈtjuːs/ adj
abgemildert abgeschwächt abgestumpft betäubt gedämpft gefühllos
deadened, muffled, muted
indirekt umständlich weitschweifig
indirect or circuitous
stumpf schwerfällig begriffsstutzig beschränkt
intellectually dull
stumpf
of an angle
botany, zoology: blunt

obtuse angle n
stumpfer Winkel
angle that is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees

obtuse-angled adj
stumpfwinkelig stumpfwinklig
of a triangle

obverse n
Bildseite Vorderseite Avers Kopf
the heads side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that has the principal

obviate /ˈɑbviˌeɪt/ /ˈɒbviˌeɪt/ v
überflüssig machen
to bypass a requirement

obvious /ˈɑb.vi.əs/ /ˈɒb.vɪəs/ adj
offensichtlich offenbar deutlich evident selbstverständlich überdeutlich
easily discovered or understood; self-explanatory

obviously /ˈɑ(b).vi.əs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vɪəs.li/ adv
offenbar augenscheinlich offenkundig offensichtlich sichtlich
in an obvious manner; clearly apparent

ocarina /ɑkəˈɹinə/ /ɒkəˈɹiːnə/ n
Okarina
a musical instrument

occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ n
Gelegenheit
favorable opportunity
occurrence which brings with it some unlooked-for event; motive, reason
Anlass
particular happening

occasional /əˈkeɪʒənəl/ adj
gelegentlich okkasionell
limited to certain occasions; not very often

occasional table n
Beistelltisch Beitisch Katzentisch Nebentisch Seitentisch Tischchen
small table having no particular function

occasionally /əˈkeɪʒənəli/ adv
gelegentlich
from time to time; now and then; once in a while; at infrequent intervals

occident /ˈɒksɪdənt/ n
Okzident
part of the horizon where the sun last appears in the evening; that part of the earth towards the sunset; the west

occidental /ˌɒk.səˈdɛn.təl/ adj
abendländisch okzidental
of the occident:

occiput /ˈɑksɪpʌt/ /ˈɒksɪpʌt/ n
Hinterkopf
back of the head or skull

occluded front n
Okklusion
cold front that overtakes a warm front

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ adj
okkult
related to the occult
secret; hidden from general knowledge; undetected

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ n
Okkultismus Okkult
supernatural affairs

occultation /ˌɑkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɒkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Bedeckung Okkultation Verfinsterung
astronomical event

occultism n
Okkultismus
study of the supernatural

occultist n
Okkultist Okkultistin
person who practises occultism

occultistic adj
okkultistisch

occupant /ˈɑk.jə.pənt/ /ˈɒk.jʊ.pənt/ n
Bewohner Bewohnerin
owner or tenant
Besatzer Besatzerin Okkupant Okkupantin
person who occupies an office or a position

occupation /ɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ /ɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ n
Beschäftigung Beruf
activity or task with which one occupies oneself
Besetzung Besatzung Okkupation
control of a country or region by a hostile army

occupational disease n
Berufskrankheit
ailment that occurs as a result of work

occupational hazard n
Berufsrisiko
an unpleasant, inconvenient, or unusual circumstance which occurs or is likely to occur during the course of one's employment
substantial risk to a worker's physical or mental well-being

occupational health and safety n
Arbeitsschutz Arbeitssicherheit
activity to promote health and safety in workplace

occupational safety and health n
Arbeitsschutz Arbeitssicherheit
activity to promote safety in workplace

occupational therapist n
Ergotherapeut Ergotherapeutin
therapist

occupational therapy n
Beschäftigungstherapie Ergotherapie
therapeutic practice

occupied /ˈɑkjəpaɪd/ adj
beschäftigt besetzt
busy
besetzt okkupiert
militarily subjugated
belegt besetzt
reserved

occupier n
Besatzer Besatzerin Okkupant Okkupantin
one who occupies

occupy /ˈɑkjəpaɪ/ /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/ v
besetzen okkupieren
have (taken) control of
besetzen
hold a position
bewohnen
reside in
belegen in Anspruch nehmen
time or space

occur /əˈkɜː/ /əˈkɝ/ v
vorkommen
be present or found
einfallen in den Sinn kommen
meet or come to the mind
passieren vorkommen
take place
present itself

occurrence /əˈkɐɹən(t)s/ /əˈkɝən(t)s/ /əˈkʌɹən(t)s/ n
Vorfall
actual instance where a situation arises

ocean /ˈoʊ.ʃən/ /ˈəʊ.ʃən/ n
Ozean Weltmeer
one of the large bodies of water

ocean current n
Meeresströmung

ocean quahog n
Islandmuschel
Arctica islandica

ocean-going adj
seetüchtig
capable of sailing on the ocean

oceanic whitetip shark n
Hochsee-Weißflossenhai Weißspitzen-Hochseehai
Carcharhinus longimanus

oceanographer /ˌoʃəˈnɑɡɹəfəɹ/ n
Meereskundler Meereskundlerin Ozeanograf Ozeanografin
person who studies oceanography, the science of oceans

oceanography /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌəʊʃjəˈnɒɡɹəfi/ n
Meereskunde Ozeanografie Ozeanographie
oceanic exploration and study

oceanologist n
Ozeanolog
one who studies oceans

ocellated crake n
Schomburgk-Ralle
bird

ocelot /ˈɑːsəlɑːt/ /ˈɒsəlɒt/ n
Ozelot
feline carnivore

ochlocracy /ɑkˈlɑkɹəsi/ /ɒkˈlɒkɹəsi/ n
Ochlokratie
government by the masses

ochre /ˈoʊkɚ/ /ˈəʊkə/ adj
ocker ockerfarben ockern
having yellow-orange colour

ochre /ˈoʊkɚ/ /ˈəʊkə/ n
Ocker
yellowish-orange colour
earth pigment

ocnophilic adj
oknophil

octacyanomolybdate n
Oktacyanomolybdat
anion or salt containing it

octagon /ˈɒk.tə.ɡɒn/ /ˈɒk.tə.ɡən/ n
Achteck Oktagon Oktogon
polygon with eight sides and eight angles

octahedron n
Oktaeder
a polyhedron with eight faces

octal /ˈɒk.təl/ adj
Oktal-
concerning numbers expressed in octal or mathematics calculations performed using octal

octane /ˈɒk.teɪn/ n
Octan
isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons

octane number n
Oktanzahl
measure of the antiknock properties of an automobile fuel

octanitrocubane n
Octanitrocuban
explosive derived from cubane

octaoxygen n
Oktasauerstoff
allotrope of oxygen

octasyllabic adj
achtsilbig
having eight syllables

octateuch /ˈɒktətjuːk/ n
Oktateuch
collection of eight books

octet n
Oktett
group of eight
group of eight musicians performing together

octillion /ɒkˈtɪl.iː.ən/ numeral
Oktillion
a quadrillion quintillion, 1048
Quadrilliarde
a thousand trillion trillion, 1027

octodecillion n
Nonilliarde
1057

octodontid n
Trugratte
any of the Octodontidae

octogenarian adj
achtzigjährig
being between 80 and 89, inclusive

octogenarian n
Achtzigjährige Achtzigjähriger
One who is between the age of 80 and 89, inclusive

octonion n
Oktave Oktonion
nonassociative extension of a quaternion

octopus /ˈɑːkt.ə.pʊs/ /ˈɒkt.ə.pʊs/ n
Krake Oktopus Tintenfisch
mollusc

octosyllabic /ˌɑk.toʊ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ /ˌɒk.təʊ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ /ˌɔk.təʉ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
achtsilbig
containing 8 syllables

octovigintillion numeral
Quattuordezilliarde
1087

octuplet n
Achtling
one of eight babies born at the same birth

octuply adv
achtmal
in an eightfold manner

ocular /ˈɑ.kjə.lɚ/ /ˈɒk.jə.lə/ adj
Auge
of or relating to the eye

odalisque /ˈoʊdlɪsk/ /ˈəʊd(ə)lɪsk/ n
Odaliske
a female harem slave

odd /ɑd/ /ɒd/ adj
ungerade
indivisible by two
einzeln
not having a mate
merkwürdig seltsam komisch
strange

odd function n
ungerade Funktion
function

odd job v
Gelegenheitsarbeit
task of incidental nature
Zeitarbeit
temporary job

odd number n
ungerade Zahl
whole number that is not divisible by two

oddball /ˈɑːdˌbɔl/ n
Exzentriker Sonderling
eccentric person

oddity n
Seltsamkeit
strangeness

odds /ɑdz/ /ɒdz/ n
Wahrscheinlichkeit
the ratio of the probabilities of an event happening to that of it not happening
Gewinnquote
the ratio of winnings to stake in betting situations

odds and ends n
Krimskrams
miscellaneous things

ode /oʊd/ /əʊd/ n
Ode
a short poetical composition

odious /ˈoʊ.di.əs/ /ˈəʊ.di.əs/ adj
abscheulich widerlich häßlich
arousing strong dislike

odometer /oʊˈdɑːmətɚ/ /əʊˈdɒmətə/ n
Hodometer Kilometerzähler Odometer
instrument attached to the wheel

odontoblast n
Odontoblast

odor /ˈoʊ.dɚ/ /ˈəʊ.də/ n
Geruch
Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive; scent; perfume

odorant n
Odoriermittel
substance with distinctive smell

odorless /əʊdələs/ adj
geruchlos
having no odor

odyssey /ˈɑ.dɨ.si/ /ˈɒ.dɨ.si/ n
Odyssee
extended adventurous voyage

oenologist n
Önologe Önologin
an expert in the science of oenology

oenology /iˈnɑlədʒi/ n
Önologie Weinkunde Weinwissenschaft Kellerwirtschaft Weinbau
scientific study of wines

oesophagus /iːˈsɒfəɡəs/ /ɪˈsɑfəɡəs/ n
Speiseröhre Ösophagus
the tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach

oestrus /ˈiːstɹəs/ n
Brunst Hitze
a female animal's readiness to mate

oeuvre /ˈɜːvɹə/ n
Gesamtwerk Œuvre
complete body of works
Œuvre
work of art

of /ɒv/ /ɔv/ /əv/ /ʌv/ preposition
vor
(time) before, to
der
connecting numeral or quantifier with quantified
aus von
containing, comprising or made from
von
introducing an epithet
possessive genitive: belonging to
objective genitive: connecting noun with object
indicative of age
von über
introducing subject matter

of a piece
aus einem Guß
of the same kind

of age
volljährig
old enough to be considered an adult

of all things
ausgerechnet
Surprisingly

of choice
der Wahl
preferred above others

of course /əv ˈkoə(ɹ)s/ /əv ˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ adv
natürlich selbstverständlich sicher allerdings
naturally

of late
in letzter Zeit
recently

of one's choice
Wahl ihrer seiner
that one has chosen, or wishes to choose

of record
Leitmedium
authoritative media (newspaper of record)

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ adj
schlecht verdorben
ranzig schlecht verdorben
rotten

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ adv
davon weg
in a direction away from the speaker or object
aus
into a state of non-operation or non-existence

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ v
kaltmachen
to kill

off one's own bat
auf eigene Faust

off the top of one's head
aus dem Stegreif
in an extemporaneous manner; without careful thought, preparation, or investigation

off-piste adj
abseits der Piste
Not specially prepared or designated for skiing

off-roader n
Geländewagen Offroader
vehicle designed for driving offroad

off-the-peg adj
von der Stange
ready-made

off-the-rack adj
von der Stange
ready-made

off-the-shelf adj
gebrauchsfertig
as purchased or as commonly available

off-the-wall adj
daneben
greatly inappropriate
abgedreht bizarr schrill schräg
wildly unconventional; bizarre; absurd

offal /ˈɑfl̩/ /ˈɒfl̩/ /ˈɔfl̩/ n
Innereien
animal's organs as food

offend /əˈfɛnd/ v
beleidigen verletzen ergern
beleidigen
to hurt the feelings

offender n
Täter
a person who commits an offense against the law
one who gives or causes offense

offense /əˈfɛns/ /ˈɔf.ɛns/ n
beleidigt sein gekränkt sein
state of being offended

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ adj
beleidigend
causing offense
offensiv Offensive
team sports: having to do with play directed at scoring

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ n
Offensive Angriff
an attack

offensive and defensive alliance n
Schutz- und Trutzbund Schutz- und Trutzbündnis
offensive and defensive alliance

offensive foul n
Stürmerfoul Offensivfoul
offensive foul

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ n
Angebot Offerte Antrag
law: invitation to enter binding contract
Angebot Vorschlag
proposal
Angebot
something put forth

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ v
anbieten
place at disposal
anbieten vorschlagen
propose
opfern
to present something as a gesture of worship

offertory /ˈɑfəɹˌtɔɹi/ /ˈɒfət(ə)ɹi/ n
Offertorium
the offering of sacremental bread and wine to God during a church service

offhand /ˌɔfˈhænd/ adj
nachlässig unbesonnen unvorsichtig unüberlegt
careless
unfreundlich
curt, unfriendly
schluderig spontan unbesonnen unüberlegt
without planning or thinking ahead

office /ˈɑfɪs/ /ˈɒfɪs/ /ˈɔfɪs/ n
Amt Dienst
ceremonial religious duty or rite
Amt Büro
major governmental division
Amt
position of responsibility
Büro Kontor Amt
room(s) or building used for non-manual work

office building n
Bürohaus
commercial building containing spaces for offices

office chair n
Bürostuhl
desk chair used in an office

office hours n
Sprechstunde
times when office workers are at their desks

officeholder n
Amtsinhaber
person who holds an office

officer /ˈɑfɪsɚ/ /ˈɒfsə/ /ˈɒfəsə/ /ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈɔfəsɚ/ /ˈɔfɪsɚ/ n
Offizier Offizierin
contraction of the term "commissioned officer"
Funktionär Funktionärin
one who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization
Beamtin Beamter
one who holds a public office

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ adj
offiziell amtlich dienstlich
relating to an office; especially, to a subordinate executive officer or attendant

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ n
Beamtin Beamter
office holder invested with powers and authorities

officially /əˈfɪʃəli/ adv
offiziell
in an official manner

officious adj
beflissen bemüht dienstbeflissen dienstfertig dienstgeflissen übereifrig
eager to please
aufdringlich wichtigmacherisch
offensively intrusive or interfering

offline adj
offline
of a system, not connected to a larger network

offset /ɑfˈsɛt/ /ɒfˈsɛt/ /ˈɑf.sɛt/ /ˈɒf.sɛt/ n
Adressabstand Offset
difference in memory addresses

offset printing n
Offsetdruck
offset printing

offshoot n
Ableger

offshore /ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ adj
Off-Shore-
located in another country
offshore
located in the sea away from the coast
ablandig
moving away from the shore

offside adj
abseits im Abseits
in an illegal position ahead of the ball
Straßenrand- am Straßenrand
to the side of a road

offside n
Abseits
offside play

offside trap n
Abseitsfalle
defensive play

offspring /ˈɒfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfspɹɪŋ/ n
Nachkommen Nachwuchs Abkömmlinge Kinder Nachfahren Nachfahrinnen
plural or collective offspring (only males, only females, both sexes or sex unspecified)
Nachwuchs
plural or collective offspring, animal's or plant's progeny
Nachkomme Kind Nachkommin Sprössling Sohn Tochter
singular offspring (male, female or sex unspecified)
Hinterlassenschaft
something produced

often /ˈɑf(t)ən/ /ˈɒf(t)ən/ /ˈɔf(t)ən/ adv
oft häufig
frequently, many times

oftentimes /ˈɒf.ənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɔf.ənˌtaɪmz/ adv
oft oftmals
frequently

oganesson /oʊ.ɡəˈnɛsɒn/ n
Oganesson
chemical element with atomic number 118

ogive /ˈoʊɡaɪv/ /ˈəʊɡaɪv/ n
Ogive
Gothic pointed arch
curve of a cumulative function
nose of a bullet, missle, or rocket

ogle /ˈoʊɡəl/ /ˈɒɡəl/ /ˈəʊɡəl/ v
liebäugeln
to stare flirtatiously

ogonek /ˈoʊɡənɛk/ /ˈəʊɡənɛk/ n
Ogonek
diacritical mark

ogre /ˈoʊ.ɡɚ/ /ˈəʊ.ɡə/ n
Oger
brutish giant

oh /oʊ/ /əʊ/ interjection
ach oh
expression of surprise

oh dear interjection
oje
expression of dismay, concern, worry or disapproval

oh my God interjection
mein Gott
excitement or shock

oh no interjection
ach nein oh nein
exclamation of alarm or concern

oh well /ˈoʊ wɛl/ /ˈəʊ wɛl/ interjection
ach ja na ja tja
expression of mild disappointment or resignation

ohana /əˈhɑːnə/ n
Ohana
extended Hawaiian family unit

ohm /oʊm/ /əʊm/ n
Ohm
the derived unit of electrical resistance

oil /ɔɪl/ n
Öl
liquid fat
Öl Erdöl Petroleum
petroleum-based liquid

oil /ɔɪl/ v
ölen einölen
lubricate with oil

oil cake n
Presskuchen Ölkuchen Öltreber Öltrester
solid residue

oil company n
Erdölgesellschaft Erdölunternehmen Mineralölgesellschaft Mineralölunternehmen Ölgesellschaft Ölunternehmen
a company which trades, extracts or processes petroleum or oil

oil field n
Ölfeld
area under which are reserves of petroleum

oil lamp n
Öllampe
a simple vessel used to produce light

oil painting n
Ölgemälde
art of painting with oil paints

oil palm n
Ölpalme
Palm family of trees

oil pipeline n
Öl­pipe­line
oil pipeline

oil platform n
Bohrinsel
structure for oil

oil rig n
Bohrturm
oil-drilling platform

oil shale n
Ölschiefer
shale from which hydrocarbons can be produced

oil slick n
Ölspur Ölteppich
thin film of oil floating on the surface of water

oil tanker n
Öltanker
Ship

oil well n
Ölquelle
hole drilled into the earth from which petroleum is pumped

oilcan n
Ölkanne Ölkännchen
container

oilcloth n
Wachstuch
fabric or cloth

oily /ˈɔɪli/ adj
ölig
covered with or containing oil

oink /ɔɪŋk/ interjection
grunz
Representing the sound made by a pig

oink /ɔɪŋk/ n
Grunzen
sound made by a pig

oink /ɔɪŋk/ v
grunzen
to oink

ointment /ˈɔɪnt.mɪnt/ n
Salbe Balsam
viscous preparation, usually containing medication

okapi /ə(ʊ)ˈkɑːpi/ /əʊˈkɑːpi/ n
Okapi
Large ruminant mammal

okara n
Okara
food made from soybean pulp

okra /ˈoʊkɹə/ /ˈəʊkɹə/ n
Okra
A. esculentus
Okra Gemüse-Eibisch
edible capsules of A. esculentus

okroshka /əˈkɹɔʃkə/ n
Okroschka
cold raw vegetable soup

okrug n
Okrug
administrative division

old /ˈoʊld/ /ˈəʊld/ adj
alt
of a living being: having lived for relatively many years
of an object, concept, etc: having existed for a relatively long period of time
(of an item) used, not new
former
having existed or lived for the specified time
tiresome

old age n
Alter hohes Alter
latter part of life

old fart n
alter Knacker alter Sack alter Scheißer
pejorative: elderly person

old gold n
Altgold
a brownish gold colour

old hand n
alter Hase
experienced person at certain activity

old maid n
Schwarzer Peter
card game

old man n
Alter Greis alter Mann Väterchen
elderly man

old money n
alter Geldadel
families that have been wealthy for generations

old moon n
Altmond
phase of moon when it is waning
the moon when it is waning

old town n
Altstadt
older historical part of a town or city

old wine in a new bottle n
Altes in neuem Gewand alter Wein in neuen Schläuchen dasselbe in grün
existing concept or institution presented as if new

old wives' tale n
Ammenmärchen
rumour, myth or superstition

old woman n
alte Frau Alte Greisin
elderly woman

old-fashioned /oʊldˈfæʃənd/ /əʊldˈfæʃənd/ adj
altmodisch altväterisch altväterlich antiquiert unmodern unzeitgemäß
outdated or no longer in vogue
altmodisch
preferring the customs of earlier times

old-growth forest n
Primärwald
forest that has attained great age without significant disturbance

old-timer n
alter Hase
one who has been around for a long time or has a great deal of experience

older brother n
großer Bruder
multi-word, compound-word or otherwise sum-of-parts translations

older sister n
große Schwester
multi-word, compound-word or otherwise sum-of-parts translations

oldie /ˈoʊldi/ /ˈəʊldi/ n
Oldie
something or someone old
song or record from a long time ago

oldness /əʊldnəs/ n
Alter
state of being old

oleaginous /ˌoʊ.liˈædʒ.ɪ.nəs/ /ˌəʊ.lɪˈædʒ.ɪ.nəs/ adj
schmierig ölig
falsely or affectedly earnest; persuasively suave
ölhaltig ölig
oily, greasy

oleander /ˌəʊlɪˈændə/ n
Oleander
A poisonous shrub

oleaster n
Ölweide
plant in the family Elaeagnaceae, especially, a plant in the genus Elaeagnus, especially, the species Elaeagnus angustifolia

oleate n
Oleat
salt or ester

olefin metathesis n
Olefinmetathese

oleic acid n
Ölsäure
fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms and one double bond, found in olive oil

oleiferous adj
ölhaltig
that produces oil

oleochemistry n
Oleochemie
branch of chemistry that deals with oleochemicals

oleophobic adj
oleophob
tending to repel oil

oleum n
Oleum rauchende Schwefelsäure
fuming sulfuric acid

olfaction n
Geruchssinn
the sense of smell

olfactory /oʊlˈfæk.təɹ.i/ /ɒlˈfæk.təɹ.ɪ/ adj
geruchlich
concerning the sense of smell

oligarchy /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑɹki/ /ˈɒlɪɡɑːki/ n
Oligarchie
Government by only a few
State ruled by such a government
Those who make up an oligarchic government

oligomer /əˈlɪ.ɡə.məɹ/ n
Oligomer
compound intermediate between a monomer and a polymer

oligopolist n
Oligopolist
member of an oligopoly

oligopolistic /ˌɒlɪˌɡɒpəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
oligopolistisch
having the character of an oligopoly

oligopoly /ɑlɪˈɡɑpəli/ /ɒlɪˈɡɒpəli/ n
Oligopol
economic condition

oligotrophic adj
oligotroph
of a diet: deficient in nutrition

oliguria n
Oligurie
a decreased production in the volume of urine

olinguito /oʊlɪŋˈɡitoʊ/ /əʊlɪŋˈɡiːtəʊ/ n
Anden-Makibär
mammal

olive /ˈɑlɪv/ /ˈɒlɪv/ adj
oliv olivfarben olivfarbig
colour

olive /ˈɑlɪv/ /ˈɒlɪv/ n
Olive
fruit

olive branch /ˈɑlɪv bɹæntʃ/ /ˈɒlɪv bɹɑːntʃ/ n
Olivenzweig
branch of an olive tree

olive grove n
Ölberg
cluster of olive trees

olive oil n
Olivenöl
oil pressed from olives

olive tree n
Olivenbaum Ölbaum
tree that produces olives

olive-backed sunbird n
Grünrücken-Nektarvogel
Cinnyris jugularis

olivine /ˈɒlɪviːn/ n
Olivin
family of minerals forming orthorhombic crystals

olla podrida /ˌɑlə pəˈdɹidə/ /ˌɒlə pə(ʊ)ˈdɹiːdə/ n
Olla podrida
Spanish stew of seasoned meat and vegetables

olm /əʊlm/ n
Olm
Proteus anguinus

omasum n
Blättermagen Buch Buchmagen Kalender Löser Psalter
the third part of the stomach of a ruminant

ombudsman /ˈɑmbədzmən/ /ˈɒmbədzmən/ n
Ombudsmann
official who investigates complaints

omega /oʊˈmɛɡə/ /ˈəʊmɛɡə/ n
Omega
letter of the Greek alphabet
O
the end; final or last in a sequence

omelette /ˈɑm.lət/ /ˈɒm.lɪt/ /ˈɔm.lət/ n
Omelett
dish made with beaten eggs

omen /ˈoʊmən/ /ˈəʊmən/ n
Omen
something which portends or is perceived to portend a good or evil event or circumstance in the future; an augury or foreboding
prophetic significance

omentum n
Omentum
fold of the peritoneum

omertà /oʊˈmɛɹtə/ /ˌəʊmɛːˈtɑː/ n
Omertà
code of silence amongst members of the Mafia or other criminal organization

omicron /ˈɑm.ɪ.ˌkɹɑn/ n
Omikron
Greek letter

ominous /ˈɒmɪnəs/ adj
unheilvoll unheilbringend unheilsschwanger verhängnisvoll
giving indication of a coming ill
ahnungsvoll ominös schicksalschwer unheilschwanger
of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen

omission /oʊˈmɪʃən/ n
Auslassung
grammar: the shortening of a word or phrase
something deleted or left out
Unterlassung
something not done or neglected
Unterlassung Unterlassen
the act of neglecting to perform an action one has an obligation to do
the act of omitting

omit /ɵˈmɪt/ v
auslassen weglassen
to leave out or exclude

omnibus /ˈɑmnɪˌbʌs/ /ˈɒmnɪbəs/ n
Omnibus Bus
vehicle

omnipotence n
Allmächtigkeit
unlimited power

omnipotent /ɒmˈnɪpətənt/ adj
allmächtig
having unlimited power, force or authority

omnipresence n
Allgegenwart Allgegenwärtigkeit Ubiquität
the ability to be at all places at the same time

omnipresent /ɑmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t/ /ɒmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t/ adj
allgegenwärtig omnipräsent
being everywhere

omniscience /ɑmˈnɪʃəns/ /ɒmˈnɪʃəns/ n
Allwissenheit
capacity to know everything

omniscient /ɑmˈnɪʃənt/ /ɒmˈnɪsɪənt/ adj
allwissend
having total knowledge

omnitheism n
Omnitheismus
The belief that all religions contain a core recognition of the same god

omnivore n
Allesfresser Omnivore
animal eating both plants and meat

omnivorous adj
allfressend
having the ability to eat both animal and vegetable food

omphaloskepsis n
Nabelschau
contemplation of or meditation upon one's navel

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ adj
an ein
in the state of being active, functioning or operating

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ adv
an
along, forwards (continuing an action)
weiter
continuing an action
an ein
to an operating state

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ preposition
an
at the date of
aufgrund wegen
because of, or due to something
über auf
covering
über
dealing with the subject of
auf
positioned at the upper surface of
paid for by
an bei
touching; hanging from
an in
used to indicate means or medium

on a first-name basis adv
per Du
having enough familiarity with another person to call them by their first name

on a full stomach
mit vollem Magen
directly after eating, after a meal

on a par
auf Augenhöhe mit auf einer Ebene mit auf einer Höhe mit ebenbürtig gleichauf gleichwertig
On a level

on account of preposition
aufgrund
because of, owing to

on all fours adv
auf allen vieren
on hands and knees

on and off adv
ab und zu
intermittently

on average
durchschnittlich im Durchschnitt
as a measure of central tendency

on behalf of
im Namen von
speaking or acting for

on board adj
an Bord
on or in a means of transportation

on call
Bereitschaft haben Bereitschaftsdienst haben
available to be summoned

on earth
in Gottes Namen in Herrgotts Namen in aller Welt um Himmels willen um alles in der Welt
expletive giving emphasis after interrogative word

on end
hochkant
upright, erect, endways

on everyone's lips
in aller Munde sein

on fire
in Brand in Flammen
being burned by fire
einen Lauf haben
rapidly achieving good results

on foot
zu Fuß
walking, jogging, running

on good terms adj
auf gutem Fuß stehen
friendly towards; having good relations

on hand
Hand
available

on heat
brünstig läufig rollig
in estrus

on hold
reserviert
on reserve

on offer
im Angebot reduziert
for sale at a reduced price

on one's deathbed
auf dem Sterbebett
close to death (idiomatic)

on one's own
alleine auf sich selbst gestellt selber selbst von alleine von selbst
alone; by oneself; without the companionship or assistance of others

on one's toes
auf Trab
attentive, active, busy

on purpose
mit Absicht absichtlich bewusst vorsätzlich extra mit Vorbedacht
purposely, with intention

on sale
zum Verkauf
available for purchase

on site
vor Ort
at a job site

on the contrary
im Gegenteil
opposite

on the fly adv
Eile auf die Schnelle fliegend improvisiert ohne Vorbereitung spontan
(idiomatic) spontaneously or extemporaneously

on the fritz
hin kaputt
out of order, malfunctioning

on the go
unterwegs
actively traveling

on the hour
zu jeder vollen Stunde zur vollen Stunde
hourly, beginning at the start of each hour

on the house
aufs Haus
free service

on the line
auf dem Spiel auf der Kippe
at risk

on the one hand
einerseits einesteils zum einen
from one point of view

on the other hand
andererseits hingegen auf der anderen Seite zum anderen
from another point of view

on the run
auf der Flucht
fleeing

on the safe side
sicherheitshalber vorsichtshalber
on the safe side

on the same page
auf gleicher Wellenlänge der gleichen Meinung der selber Wellenlänge die gleiche Wellenlänge
on the same page

on the same wavelength
auf der gleichen Wellenlänge liegen
in rapport

on the street
auf der Straße obdachlos
without a home

on the tip of one's tongue
auf der Zunge liegen
known but not quite remembered

on the verge of
kurz davor
almost at the beginning

on the warpath
auf dem Kriegspfad
very angry or upset

on the way
unterwegs auf dem Weg
coming

on the way adv
unterwegs
whilst travelling

on thin ice adv
auf dünnem Eis
at risk

on this side of preposition
diesseits
on this side of

on time adv
nach und nach
by installments
rechtzeitig pünktlich
punctually

on top of that
noch dazu obendrein
additionally, moreover

on your mark, get set, go phraseologicalUnit
Achtung, fertig, los auf die Plätze, fertig, los
three-command start of racing

on-message adj
gleichgeschaltet
conformant to the official party policy

on-site adj
vor Ort
at a site

onager /ˈɑnədʒɚ/ /ˈɒnədʒə/ n
Onager Asiatischer Esel
Asiatic wild ass or hemione
military engine

onanism /ˈoʊnəˌnɪzəm/ /ˈəʊnəˌnɪzəm/ n
Onanie
masturbation

onboard /ɑnˈboɹd/ /ɑnˈbɔɹd/ /ɒnˈbɔːd/ adj
Bord
carried or used on or in a vehicle or vessel

once /wʌn(t)s/ adv
früher
formerly
einmal
one and only one time

once /wʌn(t)s/ conjunction
sobald als
as soon as

once again adv
noch einmal wieder nochmals aufs neue nomma wieder einmal
one more time

once and for all adv
ein für alle Mal ein für allemal
Finally, permanently, conclusively

once bitten, twice shy proverb
ein gebranntes Kind scheut das Feuer
one is cautious in the future if hurt in the past

once in a blue moon /wʌns ɪn ə bluː muːn/ adv
alle Jubeljahre
very rarely

once in a while adv
ab und zu
occasionally

once or twice phraseologicalUnit
ein- oder zweimal
a small, indefinite number of times

once upon a time /ˈwʌns.əˈpɒn.əˈtaɪ̯m/ adv
es war einmal
traditional beginning of children’s stories, especially fairy tales

onco- prefix
onko-
pertaining to tumors

oncologist /ɒŋˈkɒlədʒɪst/ n
Onkologe Onkologin
one who specialises in oncology

oncology /ɒŋˈkɒlədʒi/ n
Onkologie
branch of medicine

one /oʊn/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ adj
ein gewisser eine gewisse
being an unknown person with the specified name
eins
whole, entire

one /oʊn/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ n
Eins ein
digit or figure

one /oʊn/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ numeral
ein eins
cardinal number 1

one /oʊn/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ pronoun
man einer
indefinite personal pronoun

one after another adv
nacheinander
in single file

one and a half numeral
eineinhalb anderthalb
one and a half

one another pronoun
einander gegenseitig aufeinander
idiomatic, reciprocal pronoun

one brick short of a full load adj
eine Schraube locker haben einen Dachschaden haben nicht alle Tassen im Schrank haben
not mentally sound; insane

one by one adv
Stück für Stück der Reihe nach eine nach dem anderen einer nach dem anderen eines nach dem anderen eins nach dem anderen
individually

one day adv
eines Tages
at unspecified time in the future
at unspecified time in the past

one fell swoop n
in einem Rutsch mit einem Schlag
one stroke; one action or event with many results

one for all, all for one /wʌn fəɹɔːl ɔːl fə wʌn/ phraseologicalUnit
einer für alle, alle für einen
motto: working for each other

one hundred and one n
Einhunderteins Einhundertundeins Hunderteins Hundertundeins
figure 101

one hundred and one numeral
einhunderteins einhundertundeins hunderteins hundertundeins
one hundred plus one

one hundred million numeral
hundert Millionen
number 100,000,000

one hundred one numeral
einhunderteins einhundertundeins hunderteins hundertundeins
101

one hundred percent adj
hundertprozentig
complete, total

one hundred percent adv
einhundert Prozent
completely, totally

one moment, please phraseologicalUnit
Einen Moment, bitte
one moment please

one o'clock n
ein Uhr
the start of the second hour

one of a kind n
Unikat einzigartig
unique specimen

one swallow does not a summer make proverb
eine Schwalbe macht noch keinen Sommer einmal ist keinmal
one instance of an event does not necessarily indicate a trend

one up v
um eine Nasenlänge voraus sein
do something slightly better than a competitor

one's /wʌns/ /wʌnz/ pronoun
sein seine
belonging to one

one's bark is worse than one's bite phraseologicalUnit
Hunde, die bellen, beißen nicht
one acts in a threatening way but is relatively harmless

one's blood runs cold phraseologicalUnit
einem gefriert das Blut in den Adern
One experiences a visceral feeling of fear, horror, dread, or strong forboding

one's days are numbered phraseologicalUnit
ihre Tage sind gezählt seine Tage sind gezählt
some period of time is coming to an end

one's lips are sealed phraseologicalUnit
meine Lippen sind versiegelt
I won't tell anyone

one-armed adj
einarmig einhändig
having only one arm

one-armed bandit n
einarmiger Bandit
gaming machine

one-child policy n
Ein-Kind-Politik
a policy of population control

one-dimensional adj
eindimensional
having length, but no width, height or depth
figuratively, lacking depth or believability

one-eyed adj
einäugig
having only a single eye

one-handed adv
einhändig
using only one hand

one-handedness n
Einhändigkeit

one-hit wonder n
One-Hit-Wonder
musical performer
person or group known for achieving only a single major accomplishment

one-horse town n
Kuhdorf
very small town

one-legged /ˈwʌnˌlɛɡəd/ adj
einbeinig
having only one leg

one-night stand n
One-Night-Stand einmalige Angelegenheit
sexual encounter

one-sided adj
einseitig
having only one side
out of proportion or lopsided
with one competitor dominant over the other
parteiisch
partial or biased in favour of one faction

one-sidedness n
Einseitigkeit
state of being one-sidedness

one-size-fits-all adj
Einheitsgröße
designed to be worn with comfort by people with a wide range of sizes.

one-time adj
einmalig
occurring only on one occasion
ehemalig
of or pertaining to a specific time in the past

one-track mind n
Tunnelblick
obsessed mind

one-two n
Doppelpass
soccer: quick one-touch play between two players

one-way adj
Einbahn- Einweg-
allowing movement in only one direction
einfach
allowing travel in only one direction

one-way street n
Einbahnstraße
road in which traffic is only allowed to proceed in one direction

one-way ticket n
Einzelfahrschein einfache Fahrkarte
a ticket granting permission to travel to a place but not back

oneiric /oʊ.ˈnaɪ.ɹɪk/ /əʊ.ˈnaɪ.ɹɪk/ adj
verträumt
of or pertaining to dreams

oneirologist n
Oneirologe Oneirologin
interpreter of dreams

oneirology n
Oneirologie
the study of dreams

oneiromancy /oʊˈnaɪɹoʊˌmæn(t)si/ /əˈnaɪɹəˌmænsi/ n
Oneiromantie
divination by the interpretation of dreams

oneness n
Einheit
state of being undivided

onerous /ˈɑnəɹəs/ /ˈɒnəɹəs/ adj
drückend mühsam beschwerlich lästig
burdensome

oneself /wʌnˈsɛlf/ pronoun
selbst sich

ongoing adj
andauernd anhaltend fortlaufend immerwährend permanent ständig
continuing, permanent
derzeitig stattfindend gegenwärtig stattfindend laufend
presently or currently happening; being in progress

oniomania /əʊnɪə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
Oniomanie Kaufsucht
abnormal impulse to buy things

onion /ˈʌnjən/ /ˈʌŋjɪn/ n
Zwiebel Lauch
plant

onion dome n
Zwiebelturm
onion-shaped dome

onion ring n
Zwiebelring
food

onion seed n
Zwiebelsaat Zwiebelsamen
seeds of an onion plant

online /ɒnˈlaɪn/ /ˈɒnˌlaɪn/ adj
online verbunden eingeschaltet
online
available over the Internet
connected to the Internet
online angeschlossen
connected to a network
eingeschaltet
of a system that is active

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.lɪ/ adj
einzig
alone in a category
einzigartig
singularly superior; the best
Einzelkind geschwisterlos
without sibling

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.lɪ/ adv
nur einzig
erst
as recently as
nur lediglich
no more than
nur allein lediglich
without others or anything further; exclusively

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.lɪ/ conjunction
aber doch

only child n
Einzelkind
person who has no siblings

onomasiological adj
onomasiologisch

onomasiology n
Onomasiologie Bezeichnungslehre Benennungslehre
branch of lexicology

onomastician n
Namenforscher Namenforscherin Namenkundler Namenkundlerin Onomasiologe Onomasiologin
person who studies onomastics, person who studies names

onomastics /ˌɑː.noʊˈmæs.tɪks/ /ˌɒ.nəʊˈmæs.tɪks/ n
Namenforschung Onomastik Namenkunde Onomatologie Bezeichnungslehre Onomasiologie
branch of lexicology devoted to the study of names

onomatopoeia /ˌɑnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ /ˌɑnəˌmɑnəˈpiːə/ /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpeɪə/ /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ n
Onomatopöie Lautmalerei Onomatopoesie Klangnachahmung Lautnachahmung Onomatopoie
property of a word of sounding like what it represents
Schallwort Klangwort Onomatopoetikon Onomatopoetikum Onomatopoietikon
word that sounds like what it represents

onomatopoeic /ˌɒnəmæatəˈpiːɪk/ /ˌɒnəmætəˈpiːɪk/ adj
onomatopoetisch lautmalend lautmalerisch
having the property of onomatopoeia
of or relating to onomatopoeia

onscreen adv
Bildschirm-
inside the frame of the screen

onsen n
Onsen
a Japanese hot spring; a Japanese-style resort hotel at a hot spring

onset /ˈɑnˌsɛt/ /ˈɒnˌsɛt/ /ˈɔnˌsɛt/ n
Silbenanfang Silbenanlaut Silbenansatz
phonology: initial portion of a syllable

onside adj
nicht abseits nicht im Abseits
(football) not in an offside position

onslaught /ˈɒnslɔːt/ n
Angriff Ansturm
fierce attack

ontic adj
ontisch

onto /ˈɑn.tu/ /ˈɒn.tuː/ /ˈɒn.tə/ /ˈɒn.tʊ/ preposition
auf
upon; on top of

ontogeny /ɒnˈtɒdʒəni/ n
Ontogenese Ontogenie
development of an individual organism

ontological adj
ontologisch
of, or relating to, ontology

ontologist n
Ontologe Ontologin
scholar or theorist of ontology

ontology /ɒnˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
Ontologie
study of being
system model in computer science

onus /ˈoʊnəs/ /ˈəʊnəs/ n
Beweislast
burden of proof
Pflicht
legal obligation

onward /ˈɑnwɚd/ /ˈɒnwəd/ /ˈɔnwɚd/ adv
vorwärts
In a forward direction

onycha n
Riechschale Räucherklaue
the operculum of certain gastropods used formerly as a drug

onyx /ˈɒnɪks/ n
Onyx
a banded variety of chalcedony

oolite /ˈəʊəlʌɪt/ n
Oolith
geology: rock of spherical grains

oolith /ˈəʊəlɪθ/ n
Oolith
spherical granule of mineral material

oology /oʊˈ(w)ɑlədʒi/ /əʊˈɒlədʒi/ n
Oologie
study of birds' eggs

oolong tea n
Oolong-Tee
type of tea

oophorectomy /ˌəʊəfəˈɹɛktəmi/ n
Oophorektomie Ovariektomie
surgical removal of ovaries

oops /uːps/ interjection
hoppla upps
hoppla huch ups
acknowledging a minor mistake

ooze /uːz/ n
Gerbbrühe
tanning liquor, tanning ooze

ooze /uːz/ v
durchsickern sickern triefen
to secrete or slowly leak

op-amp n
Operationsverstärker
active circuit element

opacity /oʊˈpæsɪtiː/ n
Opazität Undurchsichtigkeit
state of being opaque; blocking light

opah /ˈoʊpə/ /ˈəʊpə/ n
Gotteslachs
fish of the Lampridae family

opal /ˈoʊpəl/ /ˈəʊpəl/ n
Opal
a mineral consisting, like quartz, of silica, but inferior to quartz in hardness and specific gravity

opaque /oʊˈpeɪk/ /əʊˈpeɪk/ adj
milchig trüb trübe
allowing little light to pass through
opak blickdicht undurchlässig undurchsichtig
hindering light to pass through
dunkel matt
neither reflecting nor emitting light
begriffsstutzig schwerfällig stumpf
obtuse, stupid
schleierhaft unklar unverstanden unverständlich
unclear, unintelligible, hard to get or explain the meaning of

opaque /oʊˈpeɪk/ /əʊˈpeɪk/ n
Dunkelheit Trübnis Undurchsichtigkeit verschleiern
area of darkness
Blickdichtes Undurchsichtiges
something which is opaque

opaque /oʊˈpeɪk/ /əʊˈpeɪk/ v
mattieren trüben verdunkeln verschleiern
to render opaque

open /ˈoʊ.pən/ /ˈəʊ.pən/ adj
aufrichtig treuherzig unbedarft
candid
offen auf
not closed
offen geöffnet
prepared to conduct business
computing: in current use
öffentlich offen
public
offen
receptive
math: which is part of a predefined collection of subsets
music: without any fingers pressing the string against the fingerboard

open /ˈoʊ.pən/ /ˈəʊ.pən/ v
sich öffnen öffnen
to become open
geöffnet offen öffnen
to begin conducting business
öffnen aufmachen
to make something accessible
to make accessible to customers
eröffnen
to start (a campaign)

open air n
frische Luft
the outside

open bar n
Flatrate-Party Flatrateparty
bar at which drinks are served without charge

open book n
offenes Buch
person naively honest or open
thing easily interpreted

open day n
Tag der offenen Tür
casual event where an institution is open for inspection by anyone interested

open file n
offene Linie
file with no pawns

open fire v
losschießen
to begin firing at something or someone

open house n
Tag der offenen Tür
event where a facility or institution is open to the public for inspection or tour

open letter n
offener Brief
published letter

open mic n
Offenes Mikro
stage platform with open invitation

open relationship n
offene Beziehung
the relationship with possible additional relationships

open sandwich n
Butterbrot belegte Brotschnitte belegte Scheibe Brot belegtes Brot
slice of bread with toppings

open secret n
offenes Geheimnis
widely known fact not mentioned

open sesame phraseologicalUnit
Sesam, öffne dich
open up

open set n
offene Menge
the set of all interior points

open source n
Quelle Quelloffenheit offene
practice
software

open source v
Anwendung Software quelloffen
open-source software in general
Film Hardware quelloffen
the practice of providing open source code for a product

open syllable n
offene Silbe
open syllable

open up v
öffnen
to open

open-air museum n
Freilandmuseum Freilichtmuseum Freiluftmuseum Museumdorf
outdoor museum

open-chain adj
offenkettig

open-end fund n
offener Fonds
collective investment

open-ended adj
ergebnisoffen
unrestricted by definite limits

open-heart surgery n
Operation am offenen Herzen

open-minded adj
aufgeschlossen
willing to consider new ideas

open-pit mine n
Tagebau
mine with an open pit or burrow

open-plan adj
Großraum-
having large rooms

open-source adj
quelloffen

opencast adj
Tagebau
of or pertaining to strip mining

opener /ˈəʊpənə/ n
Öffner
device that opens something

opening /ˈoʊ.pənɪŋ/ /ˈəʊ.pənɪŋ/ n
Eröffnung
first few moves in a game of chess
Eröffnungsvorstellung
first performance of a show or play by a particular troupe
Öffnung Eröffnung
something that is open
freie Stelle offene Stelle
unoccupied employment position

opening argument n
Anfangsplädoyer erster Parteivortrag
statement

opening ceremony n
Eröffnungsfeier
ceremony to mark the official opening of a building or event

opening hours n
Öffnungszeit Öffnungszeiten
the regular times of day when a shop is open

openly /ˈoʊpənli/ adv
offen öffentlich
in an open manner, visibly, not covertly

opera /ˈɑ.pəɹ.ə/ /ˈɒp.əɹ.ə/ n
Oper Opernhaus
building
Oper
theatrical work
score
company

opera glasses n
Opernglas
small binoculars

opera house n
Oper Opernhaus
theatre for opera

opera singer n
Opernsänger
someone who sings opera professionally

operate v
operieren
medicine
betreiben
to operate a machine

operating room n
Operationssaal
room in a hospital used for performing surgical operations

operating system /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ n
Betriebssystem
software which controls computer

operating theatre n
Operationssaal
room in a hospital used for performing surgery

operation /ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Betrieb Operation
method by which a device performs its function
Betrieb
method or practice by which actions are done
Operation Aktion Unternehmen
military campaign
Operation Verknüpfung
procedure for generating a value from one or more other values
Operation
surgical procedure

operational adj
betriebsbereit einsatzfähig funktionsfähig
functioning and ready for use
Einsatz Operation
of or relating to operations, especially military operations

operator /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtə/ n
Operator Rechenzeichen
mathematical operator
Betreiber
one who operates
Telefonist Telefonistin Vermittlung
telecommunications operator

operetta n
Operette
lighter version of opera

ophiophobia n
Ophidiophobie Schlangenfeindlichkeit
fear of snakes

ophthalmologist /ˌɑf.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.dʒɪst/ /ˌɒf.θælˈmɒ.lə.dʒɪst/ n
Ophthalmologe Ophthalmologin Augenarzt Augenärztin Augenheilkundler Augenheilkundlerin
eye specialist

ophthalmology /ˌɒfθəlˈmɒlədʒi/ n
Augenheilkunde Ophthalmologie
eye medicine

opiate /ˈoʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpiˌeɪt/ /ˌoʊpieɪt/ n
Opiat
drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium

opine /oʊˈpaɪn/ /ə(ʊ)ˈpaɪn/ v
meinen
to have or express an opinion

opinion /əˈpɪnjən/ n
Schlussanträge
EU: A judicial opinion by an Advocate General delivered to the European Court of Justice
Meinung Ansicht Anschauung
thought a person has formed about a topic

opinion poll n
Meinungsumfrage Meinungsforschung Demoskopie Meinungsbefragung
poll

opinionate /əˈpɪnjəneɪt/ v
eigensinnig sein rechthaberisch sein
to have a given opinion

opinionated adj
dogmenbehaftet
holding very strong opinions
besserwisserisch rechthaberisch
obstinately holding to one's opinion

opioid /ˈəʊpiɔɪd/ n
Opioid
natural substance
substance that has effects similar to opium
synthetic compound

opium /ˈoʊpi.əm/ /ˈəʊpi.əm/ n
Opium
drug from opium poppy
anything that numbs or stupefies

opium poppy n
Schlafmohn
Papaver somniferum

opopanax /əˈpɒpənaks/ n
Opopanax Opopanaxgummi Opopanaxgummiharz
gum from the root of Opopanax chironium or what is equal

opossum /əˈpɑsəm/ /əˈpɒsəm/ n
Beutelratte
marsupial of the Didelphidae

opponent /ɒpəʊnənt/ n
Gegner Gegenspieler

opportunism n
Opportunismus
the taking of opportunities

opportunist n
Opportunist Opportunistin Wendehals
someone who takes advantage of any opportunity

opportunistic /ˌɑpəɹˌtuːˈnɪstɪk/ adj
opportunistisch
said of people who will take advantage of situations

opportunity /ˌɑpɚˈtunəti/ /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/ n
Gelegenheit
chance for advancement, progress or profit
favorable circumstance or occasion

opportunity cost n
Opportunitätskosten
cost of something in terms of an opportunity forgone

oppose /əˈpoʊz/ /əˈpəʊz/ v
ablehnen
to attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.
widersprechen
to object to

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adj
entgegengesetzt
facing the other way
gegenüberliegend andere
located directly across from
andere
of complementary or mutually exclusive things

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adv
gegenüber
in an opposite position

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ n
Gegenteil
antonym
Gegenteil Gegensatz
contrary thing

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ preposition
gegenüber
across from

opposite number n
Amtskollege Amtskollegin

opposite sex n
anderes Geschlecht
the other gender to which one is referring

opposite side n
Gegenpartei
side seen as an adversary

opposites attract proverb
Gegensätze ziehen sich an
proverb

opposition /ɑpəˈzɪʃn̩/ /ɒpəˈzɪʃən/ n
Opposition
politics: party or movement opposesd to government
astronomy

oppositionist n
Oppositionelle Oppositioneller
a person who opposes; especially a member of an official opposition

oppress /əˈpɹɛs/ v
unterdrücken
keep down by unjust force

oppression /əˈpɹɛʃən/ n
Unterdrückung
act of oppressing, or the state of being oppressed
exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner

oppressor n
Unterdrücker
someone who oppresses others

oprichnina n
Opritschnina
period of Russian history

opt /ɒpt/ v
wählen optieren sich entscheiden
to choose

opt out v
ablehnen
To choose not to participate in something

opt-out n
Ablehnung Ausstieg
the act of opting out of something

optative /ˈɒptətɪv/ n
Optativ
optative

optic /ˈɑptɪk/ /ˈɒptɪk/ adj
optisch
of or relating to optics or optical instruments
of or relating to the eye or to vision

optic chiasm n
Chiasma opticum Sehnervenkreuzung Sehnervkreuzung
part of the brain

optic nerve n
Sehnerv
nerve

optical /ˈɑptɪkəl/ /ˈɒptɪkəl/ adj
optisch

optical character recognition n
Texterkennung optische Zeichenerkennung
electronic identification and digital encoding of characters

optical fibre n
Lichtwellenleiter
fibre used for transmitting light

optical illusion n
optische Täuschung
image that is visually deceptive or misleading

optician n
Optiker Optikerin
a person who makes or sells lenses, spectacles

optics /ˈɑptɪks/ /ˈɒptɪks/ n
Optik
physics of light and vision

optimal /ˈɑptɪməl/ /ˈɒptɪməl/ adj
optimal
the best

optimate /ˈɒptɪmeɪt/ n
Optimat Optimatin
member of the patrician ruling class in republican Ancient Rome

optimism /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/ /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/ n
Optimismus Zuversicht
a tendency to expect the best

optimist /ˈɑptɪmɪst/ /ˈɒptɪmɪst/ n
Optimist Optimistin
a person who expects a favourable outcome
a believer in optimism

optimistic /ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/ /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ adj
optimistisch
expecting a good outcome

optimization n
Optimierung
the design and operation of a system or process to make it as good as possible in some defined sense

optimize /ˈɑptɪmaɪz/ /ˈɒptɪmaɪz/ v
optimieren
to make (something) more efficient
to make (something) optimal

optimum /ˈɑptɪməm/ /ˈɒptɪməm/ n
Optimum
the best or most favorable condition

option /ˈɑpʃən/ /ˈɒpʃən/ n
Option
financial product
Alternative Option
one of the choices that can be made

optional adj
freiwillig fakultativ wahlfrei freigestellt optional wahlweise
not compulsory

optode n
Optode
optical sensor device

optoelectronics /ˌɑptoʊ.ɪlɛkˈtɹɑnɪks/ /ˌɒptəʊ.iːlɛkˈtɹɒnɪks/ n
Optoelektronik
branch of physics

optography n
Optographie
the production of an optogram on the retina by the photochemical action of light on the visual purple; the fixation of an image in the eye

optoisolator /ˌɑptoʊˈaɪsəleɪtɚ/ /ˌɒptəʊˈaɪsəleɪtə/ n
Optokoppler
device that transmits a signal optically

optometric adj
optometrisch
of or pertaining to optometry

optometrist /ɑpˈtɑmətɹɪst/ /ɒpˈtɒmətɹɪst/ n
Optometrist
person trained in examining and testing the eyes for defects

optometry n
Optometrie Augenheilkunde
art and science of vision and eye care

opulence n
Reichtum Wohlstand
wealth

opulent adj
opulent
luxuriant

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ adj
golden
of yellow or gold tincture on a coat of arms

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ conjunction
oder
conjunction

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ n
Gold
gold or yellow tincture

or else phraseologicalUnit
andernfalls sonst anders
as an alternative

or so phraseologicalUnit
oder so
roughly, appoximately

or something phraseologicalUnit
oder so
or something like that

or words to that effect phraseologicalUnit
sinngemäß gesagt
used to indicate a paraphrase

oracle /ˈɔɹəkəl/ n
Orakel Orakelspruch
prophetic response
Orakel
shrine to prophetic deity
person who is a source of wisdom
priest through whom deity provides prophecy or advice

oracle /ˈɔɹəkəl/ v
orakeln
utter oracles or prophecies

oracular /ɒɹˈæk.juː.lə/ /ɔˈɹæk.ju.lɚ/ adj
orakelhaft orakelmäßig
of or relating to an oracle
prophetic, foretelling the future

oral /ˈɔɹəl/ /ˈɔːɹəl/ adj
oral mündlich
relating to the mouth
mündlich oral
spoken

oral hygiene n
Mundhygiene Mundpflege Zahnpflege
keeping the mouth clean

oral sex n
Oralverkehr Oralsex
stimulation of the genitals using the mouth

oral tradition n
mündlich überlieferte Tradition mündliche Überlieferung
cultural material transmitted orally from one generation to another

orality n
Oralität
being oral

orally /ˈɔːɹəli/ adv
oral
by mouth
mündlich
spoken

orange /ˈɑɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹɨn(d)ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ(ɪ)nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ adj
orange Orange
having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree

orange /ˈɑɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹɨn(d)ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ(ɪ)nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ n
Orange orange
colour
Orange Apfelsine
fruit
Orangenbaum Apfelsinenbaum
tree

orange blossom n
Orangenblüte
white flower of the orange tree

orange juice n
Orangensaft O-saft
juice of squeezed oranges

orange mint n
Orangenminze
Mentha × piperita var. citrata

orange peel n
Apfelsinenschale Orangenschale
the skin of an orange

orange roughy n
atlantischer Sägebauch
Hoplostethus atlanticus

orangeade /ˈɒ.ɹɪn.ˌdʒeɪd/ n
Orangeade Orangenlimo Orangenlimonade
orange-flavored soft drink
Orangenlimonade
soda water and orange juice

orangeat /ɔɹ.æn.ʒæt/ n
Orangeat
candied orange peel

orangutan /əˈɹæŋ.ə.tæn/ /əˈɹæŋ.əˌtæn/ n
Orang-Utan
arboreal anthropoid ape

orant n
Adorant Adorantin
image

orator /ˈɒ.ɹə.tə(ɹ)/ n
Redner Rednerin
someone who orates or delivers an oration

oratorio n
Oratorium
a musical composition on a religious theme

oratory /ˈɒɹət(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔ.ɹə.tɔ.ɹi/ n
Oratorium
large Roman Catholic church
private chapel
Redekunst Rhetorik
art of public speaking

orb /oɹb/ /ɔː(ɹ)b/ n
Gestirn Kugel
spherical body

orbicular /ɔɹˈbɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ɔːˈbɪk.jə.lə/ adj
kugelförmig orbikular
circular or spherical in shape

orbit n
Orbit Umlaufbahn
path of one object around another

orbit v
umkreisen
circle another object
bringen
place an object into an orbit

orbital adj
orbital
Of or relating to an orbit
Of or relating to the eye socket (eyehole)

orbital n
Orbital
energy and probability density

orbitofrontal adj
orbitofrontal
located in the frontal lobes above the orbits of the eyes

orc /ɔɹk/ /ɔːk/ n
Ork
evil monstrous humanoid creature

orca /ˈɔɹkə/ /ˈɔː(ɹ).kə/ n
Schwertwal Killerwal Mörderwal
Orcinus orca

orchard /ˈɔɹ.tʃɚd/ /ˈɔː.tʃəd/ n
Obstgarten Obstwiese
land for cultivation of fruit or nut trees
Obstbaum
the trees in an orchard

orchardist n
Obstbauer
one who operates an orchard

orchestra n
Orchester
large group of musicians who play together on various instruments
semicircular space in front of the stage used by the chorus in Ancient theatres
Orchestergraben Orchester
the area in a theatre or concert hall where the musicians sit

orchestrate /ˈɔɹ.kəstˌɹeɪt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ).kə.stɹeɪt/ v
orchestrieren
to arrange or direct diverse elements to achieve a desired effect
to compose or arrange orchestral music for a dramatic performance

orchid /ˈɔɹ.kɪd/ /ˈɔː.kɪd/ n
Orchidee Knabenkraut
plant

orchidology n
Orchideologie Orchidologie
study of orchids

ordain /ɔɹˈdeɪn/ /ɔːˈdeɪn/ v
weihen
admit into the ministry of a religion
festlegen
to prearrange unalterably

ordeal /ɔɹˈdiəl/ /ɔːˈdiːəl/ n
Tortur
a painful or trying experience
Feuerprobe Gottesurteil
trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə/ n
Ordnung Reihenfolge
arrangement, disposition
good arrangement
Ordnung Ordo
biology: taxonomical classification
Ordnungszahl
chemistry: a number of a chemical reaction
Befehl Order Geheiß
command
Ordnung
highest exponent in a polynomial
Orden Ordnung
religious group
awarded decoration
society of knights
Bestellung Order
request for some product or service

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə/ v
befehlen anordnen
to issue a command
bestellen ordern
to request some product or service
ordnen
to set in (a good) order
ordnen anordnen
to set in (any) order

order of battle n
Schlachtordnung

order of knighthood n
Ritterorden
order

order of magnitude n
Größenordnung
class of scale

order of precedence n
Rangfolge Rangordnung

ordered pair n
geordnetes Paar
in set theory

orderly /ˈɔɹdɚli/ /ˈɔːdəli/ adj
ordentlich
neat; tidy; possessing order
methodical; systematic
peaceful; well-behaved

orderly /ˈɔɹdɚli/ /ˈɔːdəli/ n
Pflegehelfer
hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties
Sanitätssoldat Sanitätssoldatin
soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer

ordinal number n
Ordnungszahlwort Ordinale Ordinalzahl Ordnungszahl
grammar: word used to denote relative position in a sequence

ordinal numeral /ˈɔː(ɹ).dɪ.nəl ˈnjuːməɹəl/ /ˈɔːɹd.nəl ˈnumɜɹəl/ n
Ordinalzahlwort Ordnungszahlwort
grammar: word used to represent a cardinal number

ordinance /ˈɔɹd.nəns/ /ˈɔːd.nənts/ n
Verfügung Verordnung
a local law or regulation
Ritus
a religious practice or ritual prescribed by the church
Verordnung Anordnung Dekret Ediikt Erlass Verfügung
edict, decree, order

ordinariate n
Ordinariat
office of a Roman Catholic ordinary

ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ /ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/ adj
gewöhnlich normal
normal, routine

ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ /ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/ n
Heroldsbild
standard geometric design in heraldics

ordinary differential equation n
gewöhnliche Differentialgleichung
equation

ordinate /ˈɔːdənət/ /ˈɔːɹ.dənɪt/ n
Hochachse
vertical axis
Ordinate
y coordinate; second of two coordinates

ordnance /ˈɔɹdnəns/ /ˈɔːdnəns/ n
Artillerie
artillery
Kampfmittel Militärmaterial
military equipment

ore /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ n
Erz
rock that contains materials that can be economically extracted and processed

oregano /ɒɹɪˈɡɑːnəʊ/ /ɔˈɹɛɡənoʊ/ n
Oregano
leaves used to flavour food
Oregano Echter Dost
plant

oreophilous adj
oreophil
mountain-loving

organ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən/ /ˈɔː.ɡən/ n
Organ
body of an organization
official magazine, newsletter, or similar publication
Orgel Organ
musical instrument
Organ Orgel
part of an organism

organ donor n
Organspender Organspenderin
person from whom an organ is removed

organ gun n
Orgelgeschütz
firearm

organ of state n
Staatsgewalt
primary division of state's sovereignty

organelle /ˌɔɹ.ɡənˈɛl/ n
Organell Organelle
a membrane bound compartment found within cells

organic /ɔɹˈɡænɪk/ /ɔːˈɡænɪk/ adj
organisch
chemistry: relating to the compounds of carbon
Bio- Öko-
of food and food products: grown without agrichemicals
organisch Organ
pertaining to an organ
organisch biologisch
pertaining to, or derived from living organisms

organic chemistry n
organische Chemie
chemistry of carbon containing compounds

organic compound n
organische Verbindung
carbon containing covalent compound

organic farming n
ökologische Landwirtschaft
approach to farming based on biological methods

organically adv
natürlich
inherently, naturally or constitutionally
biologisch ökologisch
with regard to organic husbandry

organicism n
Organizismus
theory concerning the total organization of an organism

organigram n
Organigramm
representation of a structure or organization

organism /ˈɔɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ n
Organismus Lebewesen
living thing

organist n
Organistin Organist Orgelspieler Orgelspielerin
musician who plays the organ

organization /ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
Organisation
group of people or other legal entities with an explicit purpose and written rules
quality of being organized
group of people consciously cooperating
Ordnung
the way in which something is organized

organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ /ˈɔːɡənaɪz/ v
organisieren
to arrange in working order
to constitute in parts, each having a special function; to systematize

organized crime n
organisierte Kriminalität
criminal organizations seen as a whole

organizer /ˈɔɹɡənaɪzɚ/ n
Organizer
hand-held micro-computer
Veranstalter Organisator
person arranging public events

organolithium adj
lithiumorganisch
containing a carbon to lithium bond

organolithium n
Organolithium-Verbindung
organic compound containing a carbon to lithium bond

organometallic adj
metallorganisch

organometallic chemistry n
Organometallchemie metallorganische Chemie
chemistry of organometallic compouns

orgasm /ˈɔɹ.ɡæz.əm/ /ˈɔːɡaz(ə)m/ n
Orgasmus
the peak of sexual pleasure

orgasmic adj
orgasmisch orgastisch
of or relating to orgasms

orgulous /ˈɔɹɡjələs/ /ˈɔːɡjʊləs/ adj
stolz
proud, haughty
ergänzt übermäßige
swollen, augmented, excessive
bedrohlich gefährlich
threatening, dangerous

orgy /ˈɔː.dʒi/ n
Orgie
sexual group activity
excessive activity

oriel n
Erker
recess in a building, protruding on the outer wall

orient /ˈɔ.ɹi.ənt/ /ˈɔː.ɹɪ.ənt/ v
orientieren
to familiarize (oneself or someone) with a situation or circumstance

oriental pratincole n
Orientbrachschwalbe
Glareola maldivarum

orientalist /ˌɔɹiˈɛntəlɪst/ n
Orientalist Orientalistin
a person (especially a scholar) interested in the orient

orientation /ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/ n
Orientierung
Orientierungsvermögen
ability to orient

orienteering n
Orientierungslauf
racing across unfamiliar countryside using a map and compass

orifice n
Öffnung
mouth or aperture, as of a tube, pipe

oriflamme /ˈɒɹɪflæm/ n
Oriflamme

origami /ˌɒɹɪˈɡɑːmɪ/ /ˌɔɹəˈɡɑmi/ n
Origami
the Japanese art of paper folding

origin /ˈɑɹ.ɪ.dʒɪn/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ.dʒɪn/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ.dʒɪn/ n
Herkunft
ancestry
Ursprung Anfang Entstehung
beginning of something
Ursprung
point at which the axes of a coordinate system intersect
Quelle Ursprung
source of a river, information, goods, etc.

original /əˈɹɪdʒɪnəl/ adj
original
first in a series
newly created
originell
fresh, different
ursprünglich
having as its origin
pioneering
ur- ursprünglich
relating to the origin or beginning

original /əˈɹɪdʒɪnəl/ n
Original Urschrift
object from which all later copies and variations are derived

original sin n
Ursünde
Adam's disobedience
Erbsünde
state of sinfulness in each human

originality /əˌɹɪdʒɪˈnælɪti/ n
Originalität
something original
the capacity to think independently or be inventive
the quality of being original or novel

originate /əˈɹɪdʒɪneɪt/ v
entwickeln erzeugen
to give origin to, cause
entspringen entstehen
to take first existence, have origin

oriole /ˈɔːriːoʊl/ /ˈɔːriːəʊl/ n
Pfingstvogel Pirol Goldamsel
any of the various colourful passerine birds

ornament /ˈɔɹnəmənt/ /ˈɔːnəmənt/ n
Verzierung
element of decoration
musikalische Verzierung
musical flourish

ornamental /ˌɔɹnəˈmɛntl/ /ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/ adj
dekorativ Zier-
serving to ornament

ornamental /ˌɔɹnəˈmɛntl/ /ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/ n
Zierpflanze
plant serving to ornament

ornamentation n
Ausschmückung
the act or process of decorating

ornery /ˈɔːnəɹi/ /ˈɔːɹnɚi/ adj
grantig
cantankerous, stubborn

ornithine n
Ornithin
amino acid

ornithologist n
Ornithologe Ornithologin Vogelkundler Vogelkundlerin Orni Vogelwissenschaftler
expert in ornithology

ornithology n
Ornithologie Vogelkunde
scientific study of birds

ornithopter /ˈɔɹ.nɪˌθɑp.tɚ/ /ˈɔː.nɪˌθɒp.tə/ n
Ornithopter Schlagflügelapparat Schlagflügelflugzeug
aircraft that flaps its wings

ornithosis n
Ornithose
infection

orogenic /ɒɹə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
gebirgsbildend
Concerned with orogeny

orographic adj
orographisch
Of or pertaining to the physical features of mountains, or to orography

orography /ɒˈɹɒɡɹəfi/ n
Orographie
the scientific study, or a physical description of mountains

orotund adj
bombastisch geschwollen pompös
pompous; bombastic
sonor volltönig
with fullness, clarity, strength, and smoothness of sound

orphan /ˈɔɹfən/ /ˈɔːfən/ n
Waise Waisenkind Vollwaise Waisenjunge Waisenknabe Elternlose
person whose (parent or) parents have died
Schusterjunge
single line of type at the bottom of page

orphan drug n
Orphan-Arzneimittel

orphanage /ˈɔː(ɹ)fənɪd͡ʒ/ n
Waisenhaus Kinderheim
a residential institution for the care and protection of orphans

orphanhood n
Verwaistheit
orphanhood

orphrey /ˈɔɹfɹi/ /ˈɔːfɹi/ n
Aurifrisium Auriphrygium
embroidered ornamental band or border on an ecclesiastical vestment, etc.

orpiment /ˈɔːpɪmənt/ n
Auripigment Opperment Rauschgelb gelbe Arsenblende gelbes Schwefelarsenik
arsenic trisulphide

orrery /ˈɒ.ɹə.ɹi/ n
Orrery Planetenmaschine
clockwork model

orthoclase n
Orthoklas
potassium aluminum silicate

orthodontics n
Kieferorthopädie
correcting misalignment of teeth

orthodontist n
Kieferorthopäde Kieferorthopädin
orthodontic dentist

orthodox /ˈɔːɹθədɑks/ /ˈɔːθədɒks/ adj
orthodox
conforming to accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or ideology
adhering to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted

orthodoxy /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/ /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ n
Orthodoxie Hochorthodoxie Neuorthodoxie Rechtgläubigkeit Schriftgläubigkeit Strenggläubigkeit
correctness in doctrine and belief

orthoepy /ˈɔɹθoʊˌɛpi/ /ˈɔːθəʊˌiːpi/ n
Orthoepie
customary pronunciation
Orthoepie Rechtlautung
study of pronunciation

orthogonal /ɔɹˈθɑɡənəl/ /ɔːˈθɒɡənəl/ adj
orthogonal senkrecht
mathematical term
rechtwinklig
of right angles

orthogonality n
orthogonalität
the property of being orthogonal

orthographic /ˌɔːɹθəˈɡɹæfɪk/ /ˌɔːθəˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
orthographisch
projection of maps
relating to orthography

orthography /ɔɹˈθɑɡ.ɹə.fi/ /ɔːˈθɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
Rechtschreibkunde Rechtschreibung
aspect of language study
Rechtschreibung Orthografie
study of correct spelling

orthohelium n
Orthohelium
form of helium

orthonitrate n
Orthonitrat
anion or salt containing it

orthonitric acid n
Orthosalpetersäure
acid

orthopedics n
Orthopädie
medicine: a branch of medicine

orthopedist n
Orthopäde Orthopädin
orthopedic surgeon

orthophoto n
Orthofoto
geometrically corrected aerial photograph

orthopyroxene /ˌɔɹθoʊpaɪˈɹɑksin/ /ˌɔːθə(ʊ)paɪˈɹɒksiːn/ n
Orthopyroxen
a pyroxene with orthorhombic crystals

orthorexia n
Orthorexie
obsession with healthy food

orthorhombic adj
orthorhombisch
having three unequal axes at right angles

ortolan /ˈɔɹ.tə.læn/ /ˈɔː.təl.ən/ n
Ortolan
a small bird eaten as a delicacy

oryx n
Säbelantilope
antelope

os /ɑs/ /ɒs/ n
Os
medical term for bone

oscillate /ˈɑsɪleɪt/ v
changieren oszilieren pendeln schwingen vibrieren zittern
to swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm

oscillation n
Schwingung Oszillation
the act of oscillating

oscillator n
Oszillator
an electronic circuit used to generate a continuous output waveform

oscillogram n
Oszillogramm
record produced by oscillograph

oscilloscope /əˈsɪl.ɪ.skəʊp/ n
Oszilloskop
electronic measuring instrument

osculating circle n
Krümmungskreis Schmiegkreis
notion in mathematics

osculum n
Osculum
main opening in a sponge

osier /ˈoʊʒəɹ/ /ˈəʊzɪə/ n
Korb-Weide
plant

osmium /ˈɒzmiəm/ n
Osmium
chemical element

osmoregulation n
Osmoregulation
homeostatic regulation of osmotic pressure

osmosis n
Osmose
movement of molecules

osprey /ˈɑspɹi/ /ˈɒspɹeɪ/ n
Fischadler
bird of prey

osseous adj
knöchern Knochen
relating to bone

ossicle /ˈɒsɪkəl/ n
Gehörknöchelchen
small bone in the ear; auditory ossicle

ossification n
Ossifikation Verknöcherung
process by which bone is formed

ossified adj
verknöchert
of ideas or attitudes, inflexible, old-fashioned

osso buco /ˌɑsoʊ ˈbukoʊ/ /ˌɒsəʊ ˈbuːkəʊ/ n
Ossobuco
Italian meat dish

ossuary n
Beinhaus Karner Ossarium
a place where the dead are buried

ostensible /ɑˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ /ɒˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ adj
angeblich augenscheinlich scheinbar vordergründig vorgeblich
scheinbar angeblich vordergründig vorgeblich
appearing as such; professed, supposed
anscheinend augenscheinlich offenbar
meant for open display; apparent

ostensibly /ɑːˈstɛn.sə.bli/ /ɒˈstɛn.sɪ.bli/ adv
anscheinend offenbar offensichtlich vorgeblich
ostensibly

ostentation /ˌɒstənˈteɪʃən/ n
Pomp Prahlerei Schaustellung Zurschaustellung
display of excessive show in an attempt to impress others
Schau Spektakel
show or spectacle

ostentatious /ˌɒs.tɛnˈteɪ.ʃəs/ adj
aufmerksamkeitheischend
intended to attract notice
protzig
of ostentation

osteo- prefix
osteo-
bone

osteochondrosis /ˌɒstiːəʊkɒnˈdɹəʊsɪs/ n
Osteochondrosis
family of orthopedic diseases

osteogenesis n
Knochenbildung Osteogenese
the formation and development of bone

osteogenesis imperfecta n
Glasknochenkrankheit Osteogenesis imperfecta
disease characterized by bones that easily fracture

osteologist n
Osteologe Osteologin
specialist in osteology

osteology n
Osteologie
study of bones

osteopenia n
Osteopenie
the medical condition of having low bone density, but not low enough to be considered osteoporosis

osteoporosis n
Osteoporose
bone disease

ostinato /ɒstɪˈnɑtoʊ/ n
Ostinato
music: figure that is repeated over and over

ostmark n
Ostmark
currency

ostracism /ˈɒstɹəsɪz(ə)m/ n
Ächtung Scherbengericht
banishment, exclusion from community
Scherbengericht
in ancient Greece, the temporary banishment by popular vote

ostracize /ˈɒstrəsaɪz/ v
ausgrenzen ausschließen verbannen ächten
exclude someone

ostrich /ˈɒs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɔs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ n
Strauß Vogelstrauß
large flightless bird

ostrich politics n
Vogel-Strauß-Politik
evasive style of politics

otaku /oʊˈtɑku/ /əʊˈtɑːkuː/ n
Otaku
one with an obsessive interest in something such as anime or manga

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌðɚ/ adj
anders
contrary to
andere sonstig
not the one previously referred to

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌðɚ/ adv
abgesehen außer
apart from

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌðɚ/ determiner
andere
not the one referred to

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌðɚ/ n
andere
an other one

other than preposition
abgesehen
except; besides

otherness n
Andersartigkeit Anderssein

otherwise /ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/ adv
anders
differently, in another way
sonst ansonsten
in all other respects
andernfalls sonst ansonsten
under different circumstances

otherworld /ˈʌðɚˌwɝld/ n
Andere Welt Anderes Land Anderswelt Anderwelt

otiose /ˈoʊ.ʃi.oʊs/ /ˈəʊ.ʃi.əʊs/ adj
müßig zwecklos
zwecklos
having no reason or purpose
müßig
reluctant to work
fruchtlos nichtig vergeblich
resulting in no effect

otitis /oʊˈtaɪ.tɪs/ n
Otitis Mittelohrentzündung
inflammation of the ear

otolaryngology /ˌoʊɾoʊˌlɛɹɪŋˈɡɑlədʒi/ /ˌəʊtə(ʊ)ˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɒlədʒi/ n
Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde HNO-Heilkunde
medical study of the ear, nose and throat

otolith n
Otolith
small particle in the inner ear

otology /oʊˈtɑlədʒi/ n
Ohrenheilkunde Otologie
the branch of medicine that deals with the ear

otorhinolaryngologist /ˌɑtoˌɹajnoˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɑlədʒɪst/ n
HNO-Arzt HNO-Ärztin Otorhinolaryngologe
medical doctor of ear, nose and throat

otoscope /ˈoʊ̯ɾəskoʊ̯p/ /ˈəʊ̯təskəʊ̯p/ n
Otoskop
medical instrument

ottava rima /oʊˌtɑvə ˈɹimə/ /ɒˌtɑːvə ˈɹiːmə/ n
Oktave Stanze
arrangement of stanzas of eight lines rhyming ab ab ab cc

otter /ˈɑtɚ/ /ˈɒt.ə/ n
Otter Fischotter
mammal

otter civet n
Otterzivette
Cynogale bennettii

ottoman /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ n
Polsterhocker Sitzkissen
low stool
Canapé Couch Ottomane
sofa

ouch /ˈaʊtʃ/ interjection
au aua autsch
expression of one's own physical pain

oud /uːd/ n
Oud Ud
Arabic plucked string instrument

ought /ɑt/ /ɔt/ /ɔːt/ v
sollen
indicating advisability or prudence
indicating desirability
indicating duty or obligation
indicating likelihood or probability

ounce /aʊns/ n
Unze
3495 g

our /æɔ(ə)/ /ɑɹ/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ɑː/ /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ determiner
unser unsere
belonging to us

ouroboros /uːˈrɒbəˌrɒs/ n
Ouroboros
a serpent, dragon or worm who eats its own tail

ours /ˈaʊəz/ /ˈaʊɚz/ pronoun
unsere unserer unseres
that which belongs to us

ourself pronoun
Uns uns
reflexive of editorial or royal we

ourselves /aʊɚˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
wir selbst

oust /aʊst/ /ʌʊst/ v
verdrängen vertreiben
to expel; to remove

ouster /aʊstə/ /aʊstəɹ/ n
Amtsenthebung Vertreibung
forceful removal from power

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ adv
draußen heraus hinaus
away from one's usual place or not indoors
away from the inside or the centre

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ preposition
aus heraus
away from the inside

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ v
outen
to reveal to be gay, bisexual, or transgender

out of preposition
von
expressing a fraction or a ratio
außerhalb außerhalb von
not part of
aus
with the motivation of
from the inside to the outside of

out of breath
außer Atem
breathing with difficulty

out of character
aus der Rolle
inconsistent with personality etc.

out of date
unmodish
not conforming to current fashion
veraltet
too old to be used

out of hand adj
aus dem Ruder ausufern außer Kontrolle überhand
not under control, out of control

out of line
abweichend
inappropriate

out of nowhere
aus heiterem Himmel
unexpectedly or unexplicably

out of one's league
eine Nummer zu groß für jemanden
in a situation in which one is mismatched with one or more others

out of order
außer Betrieb kaputt
not functioning properly

out of sight, out of mind proverb
aus den Augen, aus dem Sinn
something not nearby is forgotten

out of the blue /aʊt ɒv ðə bluː/
aus heiterem Himmel
unexpectedly

out of the box /aʊt əv ðə bɑːks/ /aʊt əv ðə bɒks/ /æɔt əv ðə bɒks/ /ɘʉt əv ðə bɒks/ /ʌʊt əv ðə bɑːks/
einsatzfähig gebrauchsfertig von der Stange
(idiom) immediately, without intervention from the customer

out of the frying pan, into the fire
aus dem Regen in die Traufe vom Regen in die Traufe
get from an already bad situation to a worse one

out of the question adj
außer Frage
not remotely possible

out of town
verreist
out of one's town of residence

out of tune
verstimmt
not in correct musical pitch

out-and-out adj
durch und durch
complete

outage /ˈaʊtɪd͡ʒ/ n
Ausfall Stromausfall
suspension of operation

outback n
Outback
The most remote and desolate areas of Australia

outbid /aʊtˈbɪd/ v
überbieten
To bid more than somebody else

outboard motor n
Außenbordmotor Außenborder
engine fitted over the transom of a boat

outbreak n
Ausbruch

outbuilding /ˈaʊtˌbɪl.dɪŋ/ n
Nebengebäude
separate building associated with a main building

outcast /ˈaʊtkæst/ /ˈaʊtkɑːst/ n
Ausgestossene Ausgestossener Ausgestoßene Ausgestoßener Außenseiter Außenseiterin
one that has been excluded from a society or system, a pariah

outclass v
deklassieren
To surpass something

outcome /ˈaʊtkʌm/ n
Ergebnis Ausgang
result

outcrop /ˈaʊt.kɹɑp/ n
Aufschluss
part of a rock formation that appears at the surface
coming out of bedrock or of an unconsolidated deposit to the surface of the ground

outcry /aʊtˈkɹaɪ/ /ˈaʊtkɹaɪ/ n
Schrei
Aufschrei Sturm der Entrüstung
strong protest

outdate v
als überaltert gelten unmodern werden unzeitgemäß werden veralten

outdated /aʊtˈdeɪtɪd/ adj
veraltet überholt
out of date, old-fashioned, antiquated

outdo /aʊtˈdu/ v
übertreffen
to go beyond

outdoor /ˌaʊtˈdɔː/ adj
Außen- außerhalb des Hauses im Freien
situated in the open air

outdoors adv
draußen im Freien an der frischen Luft
in the open air

outdoorsy /aʊtˈdɔɹzi/ /aʊtˈdɔːzi/ adj
Frischluft- Natur- naturorientiert naturverbunden
associated with the outdoors, or suited to outdoor life
frischluftliebend naturliebend naturverbunden
fond of the outdoors

outer /ˈaʊtə/ /ˈaʊtɚ/ adj
äußer
outside

outer class n
äußere Klasse
programming: class that contains an inner class

outer ear n
Außenohr
portion of ear

outer planet n
äußere Planet
planet of the Solar System with an orbit beyond the asteroid belt

outer space /ˌaʊtɚ ˈspeɪs/ n
All Weltall Weltraum
region

outermost /ˈaʊtɚmoʊst/ adj
äußerst
farthest outside

outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/ n
Outfit
set of clothing

outflow n
Abfluss
Process of flowing out

outgas v
ausgasen
to release gas

outgassing n
Ausgasen
slow release of gas

outgoing adj
aufgeschlossen kontaktfreudig gesellig leutselig

outgunned adj
waffentechnisch unterlegen
having insufficient weapons

outhouse n
Klo Abort
Plumpsklo Außenklo Außentoilette
outdoor toilet

outing /ˈaʊtɪŋ/ n
Auftritt
appearance in public
Ausflug Exkursion
excursion
Outing
public revelation of homosexuality

outlast /ˌaʊtˈlæst/ /ˌaʊtˈlɑːst/ v
überleben überdauern
to live longer than

outlaw n
Gesetzloser Outlaw Verfemter
a fugitive from the law
Ächtung
person without legal rights

outlaw v
ächten
to declare illegal

outlawed adj
geächtet

outlet /ˈaʊtlɛt/ n
Direktverkauf Direktvermarkter Werksverkauf
shop
Ausgang Auslass
vent

outlier /ˈaʊtˌlaɪə(ɹ)/ n
Ausreißer
a person or thing situated away from the main body or outside its proper place.
value outside pattern in a statistical sample

outline /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ n
Beschreibung
general description of some subject
Kontur Umriss
line marking the boundary of an object figure
Umriss
outer shape of an object or figure
Zusammenfassung
statement summarizing the important points of a text

outline /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ v
zusammenfassen
to summarize something

outliner /ˈaʊtlʌɪnə/ n
Gliederungseditor

outlive /aʊtˈlɪv/ v
überleben
to live longer than

outlook /ˈaʊtˌlʊk/ /ˌaʊtˈlʊk/ n
Einstellung
attitude, point of view
Ausblick Aussicht
expectation for the future
Aussichtspunkt
place from which something can be viewed
Aussicht Ausblick
view from such a place

outmaneuver v
ausmanövrieren
to perform movements more adroitly or successfully

outmoded adj
altmodisch
unfashionable

outpatient adj
ambulant
provided without requiring an overnight stay by the patient

outpost /ˈaʊtˌpoʊst/ n
Vorposten
A military post
Außenposten
An outlying settlement

output /ˈaʊtpʊt/ n
Ausgabe
data sent out of the computer

output /ˈaʊtpʊt/ v
ausgeben
produce or create
send data to out of a computer

outrage /ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ n
Verbrechen
Wut Rage
anger
Untat Gräueltat
atrocity
Beleidigung Frevel Schande Schandtat
offensive, immoral or indecent act

outrageous /aʊtˈɹeɪdʒəs/ adj
empörend haarsträubend schockierend ungeheuerlich verstörend
shocking

outreach /aʊtˈɹiːtʃ/ /ˈaʊtɹiːtʃ/ n
Handreichung
act
Reichweite
extent
Streetwork Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
practice

outreach /aʊtˈɹiːtʃ/ /ˈaʊtɹiːtʃ/ v
missionieren streetworken
to provide charitable or religious services
größere Kreise erreichen
to reach further than
übertrumpfen
to surpass or exceed

outrigger n
Auslegerboot
(nautical) an outrigger canoe
Ausleger
(nautical) beam that provides support for a mast
(nautical) bracket for an oarlock

outrigger canoe n
Auslegerboot
a seagoing canoe

outright /aʊtˈɹaɪt/ /ˈaʊtɹaɪt/ adj
bedingungslos uneingeschränkt vorbehaltlos
having no outstanding conditions
blank glatt komplett völlig
total or complete
eindeutig klar uneingeschränkt
unqualified and unreserved

outright /aʊtˈɹaɪt/ /ˈaʊtɹaɪt/ adv
auf der Stelle gleich sofort
at once
schreiend völlig
blatantly; inexcusably
freiheraus geradeheraus klar ohne Umschweife
openly
ganz und gar gänzlich komplett rundweg total vollständig
wholly
als Ganzes ganz
with no outstanding conditions

outrun /ˈaʊtɹʌn/ v
überholen
run faster

outré /uˈtɹeɪ/ adj
extravagant exzentrisch
very unconventional

outset /ˈaʊtsɛt/ n
Anfang Beginn
initial stage of something

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊtsaɪd/ adv
draußen außerhalb
in or to the outside
draußen
outdoors

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊtsaɪd/ n
Außenseite
outer surface

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊtsaɪd/ preposition
außerhalb
on the outside of

outside the box
quer denken um die Ecke denken
beyond convention

outside world n
Außenwelt
rest of the world outside of some closed environment

outsider /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdəɹ/ n
Außenseiter Außenseiterin
a long shot
Anfänger Neuling
a newcomer
Aussenseiter Außenseiter Außenseiterin
someone excluded

outskirt /ˈaʊtskɜːt/ /ˈaʊtskɝt/ n
Außenbereich Außenbezirk Randbereich Randbezirk Randgebiet Stadtrand
periphery

outskirts n
Stadtrand
the edges or areas around a city or town

outsmart v
überlisten
beat in a competition of wits

outsource /ˈaʊtˌsɔɹs/ v
auslagern
transfer of business to a third party

outsourcing n
Auslagerung Outsourcing
transfer business

outspoken adj
unverblümt
speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; vocal

outstanding adj
ausgezeichnet hervorragend
distinguished from others by its superiority
ausstehend
not settled or finished
owed as a debt
hervorstehend überstehend
projecting outwards
herausragend hervorragend hervorstechend
standing out from others

outstrip v
übertreffen
to exceed, excel or surpass
überflügeln überholen überrunden
to outrun or leave behind

outtake /ˈaʊtˌteɪk/ n
Nichtkopierer Outtake
portion of a recording not included in the final version

outward /ˈaʊt.wəd/ /ˈaʊt.wɚd/ adj
äußere
outer; located towards the outside

outward /aʊtˈwɔɹd/ /aʊtˈwɔːd/ /ˈaʊt.wəd/ /ˈaʊt.wɚd/ adv
außen
toward the outside; away from the centre

outwardly /ˈaʊtwədli/ /ˈaʊtwɚdli/ adv
äußerlich
externally or on the outside

outweigh /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/ v
überwiegen übersteigen übertreffen
überwiegen
to exceed in weight or mass

outwith /aʊtwɪð/ preposition
außerhalb
outside; beyond; outside of

ouvrierism n
Ouvrierismus
(communism) the glorification of manual laborers

ouzel /ˈuːzl̩/ n
Wasseramsel
Cinclus mexicanus

ouzo /ˈuːzəʊ/ n
Ouzo
drink
glass of ouzo

oval /ˈoʊvəl/ /ˈəʊvəl/ adj
oval Oval
oval-shaped

oval /ˈoʊvəl/ /ˈəʊvəl/ n
Oval oval
shape like an egg or ellipse

ovarian /oʊˈvɛɹi.ən/ adj
Eierstock-
Relating to the ovaries

ovarian follicle n
Eibläschen Ovarialfollikel
cellular aggregation

ovary /ˈoʊvəɹi/ /ˈəʊvəɹi/ n
Ovarium Fruchtknoten Ovar
botanical organ
Eierstock Ovarium Ovar
female organ

ovation /oʊˈveɪʃən/ n
Beifallssturm Ovation tosender Beifall
prolonged enthusiastic applause

oven /ˈʌ.vn̩/ n
Ofen
chamber used for baking or heating

oven glove n
Ofenhandschuh Topfhandschuh
glove designed to carry hot oven trays

ovenbird n
Pieperwaldsänger
Seiurus auricapilla

ovenproof adj
ofenfest
able to be used in an oven

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adj
vorbei
ended

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ interjection
Schluss kommen
end of sentence in radio communication

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ preposition
über
physical positioning: on top of; above

over again adv
vom Anfang von Neuem von vorn
afresh; anew

over and above adv
zusätzlich
supplementary

over and over adv
immer wieder
repeatedly

over here adv
hier
in this place

over my dead body
nur über meine Leiche
absolutely not

over the moon
völlig aus dem Häuschen überglücklich
delighted, thrilled

over the top adj
zu viel des Guten übertrieben
beyond normal, expected, or reasonable limits; excessive; exaggerated

over there adv
dort dort drüben drüben
in that place

over- /ˈoʊvɚ/ /ˈəʊvə/ prefix
über-
above or higher

over-the-counter adj
rezeptfrei
pharmacy: not requiring a prescription

overact v
übertreiben übertrieben spielen
act in an exaggerated manner

overactive adj
überaktiv
excessively active

overage /ˈəʊvəɹˈeɪdʒ/ n
Überschuss
state of being more than one ought to be
surplus of inventory

overall adj
gesamt
all-encompassing

overall adv
insgesamt
generally

overall n
Overall Latzhose
protective garment worn over clothing

overalls /ovəɹˈɑlz/ /ˈɐʉv(ə)ɹəlz/ n
Overall
loose fitting garment worn over regular clothes to protect them
Latzhose
loose fitting pair of pants with a bib

overbearing adj
anmaßend herrisch überheblich
overly bossy or domineering

overbite n
Überbiss
malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend over the lower ones

overboard /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ adv
über Bord
over the edge, off a boat

overcast /ˈoʊvɚ.kæst/ /ˈəʊvəˌkɑːst/ /ˌoʊvɚˈkæst/ /ˌəʊvəˈkɑːst/ adj
bewölkt bedeckt
covered with clouds; overshadowed; darkened
bewölkt
meteorological term

overcoat /ˈoʊvəɹkoʊt/ /ˈəʊvəkəʊt/ n
Mantel
garment

overcome /ˌoʊvəɹˈkʌm/ /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/ v
überwinden
surmount, get the better of

overconfident /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ adj
anmaßend arrogant dreist respektlos unbescheiden unhöflich
presumptuous, cocksure, rude, disrespectful
anmaßend stolz vermessen überheblich
too confident

overdo /ˌoʊ.vəɹˈdu/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈdu/ v
zu lange kochen
to cook too much
übertreiben
to do too much of something

overdose n
Überdosis
excessive and dangerous dose of a drug

overdose v
überdosieren
to dose excessively

overdue /ˌoʊ.vəɹˈdu/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈdju/ adj
ausstehend überfällig
Late; especially, past a deadline or too late to fulfill a need

overeat /ˌoʊvɚˈit/ v
überessen
eat too much

overestimate v
überschätzen
to judge too highly

overexert v
sich überanstrengen
exert oneself to an excessive degree

overexertion n
Überanstrengung Überforderung
the action of excessively exerting

overexploitation n
Raubbau
excessive and damaging exploitation

overexposed adj
überbelichtet
exposed too much

overfeed v
überernähren überfüttern
too feed too much to

overfit v
überanpassen
statistics: to use a statistical model that has too many parameters

overflow /ˈoʊvɚˌfloʊ/ /ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/ /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/ v
überlaufen überfließen überfluten überströmen
überlaufen überfließen
to fill beyond the limits of

overgrown adj
überwachsen
having large numbers of plants which have become too big

overhand knot n
Kreuzschlag Überhandknoten
knot

overhang seat n
Überhangmandat
Legislative seat distribution principle in certain countries

overhaste n
Übereile
excessive, undue haste

overhaul /ˈoʊvɚˌhɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚˌhɔl/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɔl/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl/ n
Aufarbeitung Erneuerung Grundinstandsetzung Revision Tuning Überholung
a major repair, remake, renovation, or revision

overhaul /ˈoʊvɚˌhɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚˌhɔl/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɔl/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl/ v
modernisieren überholen
to modernize, repair, renovate, or revise completely
überholen
to pass, overtake, or travel past

overhead /ˈoʊvɚˌhɛd/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɛd/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɛd/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɛd/ adj
darüber oben Überkopf-
located above

overhead /ˈoʊvɚˌhɛd/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɛd/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɛd/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɛd/ adv
darüber oben Überkopf-
above one's head

overhead /ˈoʊvɚˌhɛd/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɛd/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɛd/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɛd/ n
Mehraufwand
any cost or expenditure (monetary, time, effort or otherwise) incurred in a project or activity, which does not directly contribute to the progress or outcome of the project or activity
Overhead
data or steps of computation that is only used to facilitate the computations in the system and is not directly related to the actual program code or data being processed
allgemeine Unkosten
expense of a business not directly assigned to goods or services provided
vergeudetes Geld
wasted money

overhead projector n
Overheadprojektor Polylux Tageslichtprojektor
projector that projects an image over the heads of the viewers onto a screen

overhear /oʊ.vɚˈhɪɚ/ v
zufällig mit anhören
To hear something that wasn't meant for one's ears

overheat /ˌoʊvɚˈhit/ /ˌəʊvəˈhiːt/ v
überhitzen
to become excessively hot
to heat excessively

overheating n
Überhitzung
A situation where something is overheated.

overjoyed /ˌoʊvɚˈdʒɔɪd/ /ˌəʊvəˈdʒɔɪd/ adj
überglücklich
very happy

overkill n
Übermaß
an unnecessary excess of something (idiomatic)

overlap /ˈoʊvɚˌlæp/ /ˈəʊvəˌlæp/ /ˌoʊvɚˈlæp/ /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/ v
überlappen
to extend over and partly cover something

overlearn /əʊvəˈləːn/ v
überlernen
learn more than necessary

overlength n
Überlänge
excess of length of a vehicle

overload n
Überladung
excessive load
overloaded version of a function

overload v
überladen
to create different functions for the same name
überlastet sein
to fail due to excessive load
überladen überlasten
to load excessively
to provide too much power to a circuit

overloaded adj
überbelastet
loaded too heavily

overloading /ˈoʊ.vɚloʊ.diŋ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)ləʊdɪŋ/ n
Überladen
type of polymorphism

overlook /oʊvəɹˈlʊk/ /əʊvəˈlʊk/ /ˈoʊvəɹ.lʊk/ /ˈəʊvə.lʊk/ n
Überblick Übersicht
vista or point

overlook /oʊvəɹˈlʊk/ /əʊvəˈlʊk/ /ˈoʊvəɹ.lʊk/ /ˈəʊvə.lʊk/ v
bemerken übersehen
to fail to notice; to look over and beyond (anything) without seeing it
übersehen
to pretend not to have noticed; to pass over without censure or punishment
überblicken
to supervise; to watch over

overly adv
allzu übermäßig
to an excessive degree

overnight adv
über Nacht
during a single night
throughout the night
von einem Tag auf den anderen von heute auf morgen über Nacht
in a very short amount of time

overnight n
Logiernacht
overnight stay

overnight v
übernachten
stay overnight

overnourished /ˈoʊvɚnʌɹɪʃt/ /ˈəʊvənʌɹɪʃt/ adj
überernährt
excessively nourished

overnourishment n
Überernährung
excessive nourishment

overnutrition /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)njuːˈtɹɪʃən/ n
Überernährung
malnutrition in which nutrients are oversupplied

overpass n
Überführung
A section of a road or path that crosses over an obstacle, especially another road, railway, etc

overpay /oʊ.vɚ.peɪ/ v
überbezahlen
to pay too much

overpayment n
Überbezahlung Überzahlung
payment exceeding the amount actually due

overpopulation /ˌoʊvɚˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Überbevölkerung
when the number of occupants of an area exceeds the ability of that area to provide for the occupants

overpower /oʊ.vɚˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/ /əʊvəˈpaʊə/ v
überwältigen übermannen
subdue someone by superior force

overpressure n
Überdruck
excess or markedly elevated pressure

overprice v
überteuern
to give a commodity an excessive price

overpriced adj
überteuert
priced higher than what it is really worth

overprotect v
überbehüten

overprotection /ˌoʊvɚpɹəˈtɛkʃən/ /ˌəʊvəpɹəˈtɛkʃən/ n
Überbehüten
act of overprotecting

overprotective /ˌoʊvɚpɹəˈtɛktɪv/ /ˌəʊvəpɹəˈtɛktɪv/ adj
überfürsorglich
excessively protective

overrate v
überbewerten
to esteem too highly

overrated adj
überschätzt
rated too highly

overreact /ˌoʊ.vəɹ.ɹiˈækt/ /ˌəʊvəɹiˈækt/ v
überreagieren
react too much or too intensely

overreaction n
Überreaktion
reaction deemed excessive

overrepresentation n
Überrepräsentation
the condition of being overrepresented

overrepresented adj
überrepräsentiert

override /oʊ.vəɹˈɹaɪd/ /əʊ.vəˈɹaɪd/ /ˈoʊ.vəɹˌɹaɪd/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌɹaɪd/ v
überschreiben
(software) To define a new behaviour of a method
übersteuern
to counteract the normal operation of something

overriding adj
überschreiten

overripe adj
überreif
excessively ripe; spoiled; gone bad

overruff v
überstechen
ruff with a higher trump

overrun /oʊvəˈɹʌn/ /əʊvəˈɹʌn/ /ˈoʊvəˌɹʌn/ /ˈəʊvəˌɹʌn/ v
überrennen

overseas /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ adj
Ausland im Ausland
abroad

overseas /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ adv
in Übersee
across a sea

overseas Chinese n
Auslandschinese Huaqiao
Huaqiao

overseas territory n
Überseegebiet
country or smaller territory

oversee /əʊvə(ɹ)siː/ v
beaufsichtigen überblicken
beaufsichtigen überwachen
to inspect, examine
beaufsichtigen überwachen leiten managen
to supervise, guide, review or direct the actions of a person or group
überblicken
to survey, look at something in a wide angle

overseer /ˈəʊvəˌsiːə(ɹ)/ n
Aufseher Aufseherin
one who oversees

oversensitive adj
überempfindlich
having excessive sensitivity

overshadow /ˌoʊ.vɚˈʃæd.oʊ/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈʃæd.əʊ/ v
überschatten
to dominate something and make it seem insignificant
to cast a shadow over something

overshare v
ausplaudern
To offer inappropriate disclosure.

overshoe /ˈoʊvəɹˌʃuː/ n
Überschuh
protective shoe

oversight n
Versehen
omission

oversleep /ˈəʊvəɹˌsliːp/ v
verschlafen
to sleep for longer than planned

overstate /ˌoʊ.vɚˈsteɪt/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈsteɪt/ v
übertreiben
to exaggerate; to state or claim too much

oversteer n
Übersteuern

oversteer v
übersteuern

overt /oʊˈvɚt/ /ə(ʊ)ˈvɜːt/ adj
öffentlich explizit offen offenkundig
open and not concealed or secret

overtake /oʊvɚˈteɪk/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ).teɪk/ v
aufholen
to catch up with, but not pass
überholen
to pass a more slowly moving object
economics: to become greater than something else

overthrow /əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/ /ˈoʊvɚˌθɹoʊ/ /ˈəʊvəθɹəʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/ n
Umsturz
removal by force or threat of force

overthrow /əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/ /ˈoʊvɚˌθɹoʊ/ /ˈəʊvəθɹəʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/ v
stürzen umstürzen
to bring about the downfall of

overtime /ˈoʊvɚˌtaɪm/ n
Verlängerung Overtime
extra period in sports
Mehrarbeitszuschlag Zuschlag Überstundenlohn Überstundenvergütung Überstundenzuschlag
pay for overtime work
Überstunden
worktime

overtired adj
übermüdet
overly tired

overtone /ˈoʊvɚtoʊn/ /ˈəʊ.və.təʊn/ n
Oberton
harmonic

overture /ˈoʊvəɹtʃəɹ/ /ˈəʊvətjʊə/ n
Angebot Annäherungsversuch Offerte
approach
Ouvertüre
musical introduction

overturn v
verwerfen
to overthrow
überschlagen
to turn over, capsize

overvalued idea /ˌoʊ.vɚˈvæljud aɪˈdi.ə/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈvæljuːd aɪˈdɪə/ n
überwertige Idee
abnormal belief

overview /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌvjuː/ n
Überblick Übersicht
brief summary, as of a book or a presentation

overweening /oʊvɚˈwinɪŋ/ /əʊvəˈwiːnɪŋ/ adj
anmaßend arrogant eingebildet überheblich
over-confident

overweight /ˈoʊvɚweɪt/ /ˈəʊvəweɪt/ /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/ /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ adj
übergewichtig
of a person, heavier than is healthy
überladen
of a vehicle, weighing more than is allowed

overweight /ˈoʊvɚweɪt/ /ˈəʊvəweɪt/ /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/ /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ n
Übergewicht
excess of weight

overwhelm /ˌovɚˈʍɛlm/ /ˌoʊvɚˈʍɛlm/ /ˌəʊvəˈʍɛlm/ v
überwältigen
übermannen überwältigen
to overpower, crush

overwhelming /ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/ /ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmɪŋ/ adj
überwältigend
overpowering

overwinter v
überwintern
to keep or preserve for the winter
to spend the winter (in a particular place)

overwork /ˈoʊvɚˌwɝk/ /ˈəʊvəˌwɜːk/ /ˌoʊvɚˈwɝk/ /ˌəʊvəˈwɜːk/ v
überarbeiten
to work too hard

overworked adj
überarbeitet
subjected to too much work

overwrite v
überschreiben
destroy old data

overzealous /ˌə͡ʊvəˈzɛləs/ adj
übereifrig
too zealous; too enthusiastic or fervent

oviduct n
Eileiter Ovidukt
duct through which an ovum passes

ovine /ˈoʊvaɪn/ adj
schafsmäßig
resembling a sheep

oviparous /oʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ /əʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
ovipar eierlegend
egg laying

ovovegetarian /ovo vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ən/ adj
ovovegetarisch
variant of vegetarian

ovoviviparity n
Ovoviviparie
condition of being ovoviviparous

ovoviviparous /ˌoʊvoʊvɪˈvɪpəɹəs/ /ˌəʊvəʊvɪˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
ovovivipar
pertaining to animals whose eggs hatch inside their body

ovulation /ɑvjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɒvjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Ovulation
release of an ovum from the ovary

ovum /ˈoʊ.vəm/ /ˈəʊ.vəm/ n
Eizelle Ovum
gamete

owe /oʊ/ /əʊ/ v
schulden schuldig sein
to be in debt
to be under an obligation

owl /aʊl/ n
Eule Uhu Eulenvogel
a bird

owlet n
Eulenjunges junge Eule
a young owl

owlet moth n
Eule
moth of family Noctuidae

owlish /ˈaʊlɪʃ/ adj
eulenhaft
resembling or characteristic of an owl

own /ˈoʊn/ /ˈuŋ/ /ˈəʊn/ adj
eigen
belonging to (determiner)

own /ˈoʊn/ /ˈuŋ/ /ˈəʊn/ v
besitzen haben
have rightful possession of
eingestehen zugeben
acknowledge responsibility for

own goal n
Eigentor
goal scored by player against their own team
blunder that damages one's own prospects

owner /ˈoʊnɚ/ /ˈəʊnə/ n
Besitzer Eigentümer
one who owns

ownership n
Eigentum
legal status

ox /ˈɑks/ /ˈɒks/ n
Ochse
an adult castrated male of cattle
Rind Zugtier Zugrind Ochse
any bovine animal used as a beast of burden

oxalic acid n
Oxalsäure
the dicarboxylic acid (ethandioic acid)

oxalic anhydride n
Oxalsäureanhydrid
hypothetical acid anhydride of oxalic acid

oxbow lake n
Altwasser Altarm
crescent-shaped lake

oxer n
Oxer
type of horse jump

oxeye daisy n
Margerite Wucherblume
flower

oxherd n
Ochsenhirt Ochsenhirte Ochsenhirtin
person who herds oxen

oxidase n
Oxidase
oxidase enzyme

oxidation n
Oxidation
chemical reaction
Oxidation Oxydation
combination of a substance with oxygen

oxidation number n
Oxidationszahl
chemistry

oxide /ˈɒksaɪd/ n
Oxid
binary compound of oxygen

oxidizing flame n
Oxidationsflamme

oximeter /ɑkˈsɪmətɚ/ /ɒkˈsɪmɪtə/ n
Oximeter
device that measures the oxygen saturation of arterial blood

oxlip n
Hohe Schlüsselblume
plant

oxolinic acid n
Oxolinsäure

oxonium n
Oxonium
univalent oxygen cation

oxtail n
Ochsenschlepp Ochsenschwanz
meat from the tail of a cow

oxyacid n
Sauerstoffsäure
an acid containing oxygen

oxychloride n
oxychlorid
compound of oxygen and chlorine

oxygen /ˈɒksɪdʒən/ n
Sauerstoffatom Sauerstoff
atom of oxygen
Sauerstoff Oxygen Oxygenium
chemical element
Sauerstoff
molecular oxygen

oxygen bar n
Sauerstoffbar
A nightclub in which patrons pay to inhale oxygen

oxygen mask n
Sauerstoffmaske
mask through with oxygen may be breathed

oxygenate v
oxygenieren
infuse with oxygen

oxygenation n
Oxygenierung
process of treating something with oxygen

oxygenic adj
Sauerstoff- sauerstoffbildend sauerstoffhaltig
of, relating to, containing or producing oxygen

oxygenless adj
sauerstofffrei
Lacking oxygen

oxyhydrogen n
Knallgas
a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen

oxymel /ˈɒksɪmɛl/ n
Essigmet Essigsirup Honigessig Oxymel Sauerhonig

oxymoron /ɒksɪˈmɔːɹɒn/ /ˌɑksiˈmɔɹɑn/ n
Oxymoron
figure of speech

oxytocin /ɑksiˈtoʊsɪn/ n
Oxytocin
hormone

oxytone /ˈɑksɪˌtoʊn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtəʊn/ adj
oxyton oxytonisch
oxytone

oxytone /ˈɑksɪˌtoʊn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtəʊn/ n
Oxytonon Oxytonum
word with the stress or an acute accent on the last syllable

oxytonize v
oxytoniert oxytonirt

oyster /ˈɔɪ.stə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔɪ.stɚ/ n
Pfaffenschnittchen Pfaffenstückchen
food
Auster
mollusk

oyster knife n
Austernmesser
knife

oyster mushroom n
Austernpilz Austern-Seitling
Pleurotus ostreatus

oystercatcher /ˈɔɪstə.ˌkætʃə/ n
Austernfischer
bird

ozone /ˈoʊzoʊn/ n
Ozon
O₃

ozone hole n
Ozonloch
region of the stratosphere over Antarctica that is depleted of ozone in the local spring

ozone layer n
Ozonschicht
a region of the stratosphere

p. n
Seite
page

p.m. adv
nachmittags
after noon

pa /pɑː/ n
Vati
father
Opa
grandfather

pablum /ˈpæbləm/ n
Einheitsbrei
something bland or simplistic

pace /peɪs/ n
Geschwindigkeit Tempo
speed
Schritt
step: step
Pass Passgang
way of stepping: gait of a horse

pacemaker /ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkəɹ/ n
Herzschrittmacher Pacemaker
medical implement
Schrittmacher Tempomacher Pacemaker
one who sets the pace in a race

pacey adj
temporeich
fast, rapid, speedy

pacific /pəˈsɪfɪk/ adj
ruhig still
calm, peaceful
friedlich
preferring peace in nature; avoiding violence

pacifier n
Schnuller Beruhigungssauger
for a baby

pacifism n
Pazifismus
doctrine that disputes should be settled without violence

pacifist /ˈpæsɪfɪst/ adj
Pazifist Pazifistin
one who loves, supports, or favours peace
Kriegsgegner Kriegsgegnerin
one who opposes violence and is anti-war

pacifistic adj
pazifistisch

pacify /ˈpæsɪfaɪ/ v
friedlich stimmen
appease
befrieden
bring peace, ending fighting

pack /pæk/ n
Pack Packung
bundle to be carried
Kartenspiel Kartenstapel
full set of playing cards
Rudel
group of dogs

pack /pæk/ v
packen einpacken verpacken
to make a pack

pack ice n
Packeis
large consolidated mass of floating sea ice

package /ˈpækɪdʒ/ n
Pack Packung
Paket
computing: piece of software that it can be installed with a package manager
something which is packed
something consisting of components

package /ˈpækɪdʒ/ v
packen einpacken
to pack

packaging n
Packen
the act of packing something
Verpackungsindustrie
the industry that produces such material
Verpackung
the materials used to pack something

packer /ˈpækə/ /ˈpækɚ/ n
Packer Packerin Verpacker Verpackerin
person packing things

packetization n
Paketierung
process of bundling data

packetize v
paketieren
form data into packets

packing needle n
Packnadel Sacknadel
large needle

pact /pækt/ n
Pakt Vertrag
an agreement; a league; a compact; a covenant

pad /pæd/ n
Polster Unterlage
flattened mass of anything soft

pad /pæd/ v
tappen
to walk softly, quietly or steadily

padded adj
gefüttert gepolstert
having padding

paddle /ˈpædl̩/ [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩] n
Schaufelrad
paddlewheel
Tischtennisschläger
ping-pong bat
Paddelei Paddeltour
time spent on paddling
Paddel
two-handed, single-bladed oar
double-bladed oar used for kayaking

paddle /ˈpædl̩/ [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩] v
paddeln
to propel something through water with a paddle, hands or similar instrument

paddle wheel n
Schaufelrad
wheel fitted with paddles

paddlefish n
Löffelstör
fish of the family Polyodontidae

paddock /ˈpædək/ n
Fahrerlager
motor racing: area where the racing vehicles are parked and worked on
Koppel
small enclosure or field

paddy /ˈpædi/ n
Reisfeld
wet land where rice grows

paddy wagon n
Grüne Minna
a police van for transporting prisoners

padlock /ˈpadˌlɒk/ n
Vorhängeschloss
type of lock

padlock /ˈpadˌlɒk/ v
mit einem Vorhängeschloss verschließen
to lock using a padlock

paean /ˈpi.ən/ /ˈpiː.ən/ n
Paian
any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph

paedobaptism /piːdəʊˈbaptɪz(ə)m/ /pɛdoʊˈbæptɪzəm/ n
Kindertaufe Kleinkindstaufe Kleinkindtaufe Säuglingstaufe
baptism of infants or young children

paella /paɪˈ(j)ɛlə/ /pɑːˈeɪ.(j)ə/ n
Paella
Savory, cooked dish

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ adj
heidnisch
relating to non main world religions

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ n
Heide Heidin Ungläubige Ungläubiger
person not adhering to a main world religion

paganism /ˈpeɪɡənɪzm̩/ n
Heidentum Paganismus
local religions practiced before the introduction of Christianity

pagatoric adj
pagatorisch

page /paːʒ/ /peɪd͡ʒ/ n
Seite
one side of a leaf of a book
record
Page
serving boy

pageant /ˈpædʒənt/ n
Festzug
public display

pageboy n
Pagenschnitt
shoulderlength hair

pager /peɪdʒə(ɹ)/ n
Funkmeldeempfänger Pager FME Piepser Rufgerät Taschenpiepser
device

paginate /ˈpædʒəneɪt/ v
paginieren
to number the pages of a book or other document

pagination /ˌpædʒəˈneɪʃən/ n
Paginierung
act of creating pages
Nummerierung
act of numbering pages

pagoda /pəˈɡoʊ.də/ n
Pagode
a tiered tower with multiple eaves

pain /peɪn/ n
Schmerz
ache or bodily suffering
suffering or anguish, especially mental

pain /peɪn/ v
schmerzen
to hurt; to put to bodily uneasiness or anguish

pain in the ass n
Nervensäge
something that causes discomfort

painful /ˈpeɪn.fəl/ adj
schmerzhaft
causing pain

painfully /ˈpeɪnfəli/ adv
schmerzhaft
in a painful manner

painkiller /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə(ɹ)/ n
Schmerzmittel
a drug that numbs the pain in the body

painless adj
schmerzlos
without pain or trouble

painstaking /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/ /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋ/ adj
akribisch
careful attentive; diligent

paint /peɪnt/ n
Farbe Lack
substance

paint /peɪnt/ v
streichen
apply in the manner of paint
malen streichen anmalen bemalen
apply paint to
malen streichen
practise the art of painting pictures

paint stripper n
Abbeizmittel
substance

paint the town red v
die Sau rauslassen
party in a rowdy, wild manner

paint-billed crake n
Goldschnabelralle
a bird from the family Rallidae

paintbrush /ˈpeɪntˌbɹʌʃ/ n
Pinsel Farbpinsel Malerpinsel
thin brush

painter /ˈpeɪntə/ /ˈpeɪntɚ/ n
Maler Malerin Kunstmaler Kunstmalerin Freizeitmaler Freizeitmalerin
artist
Maler Malerin Anstreicher Anstreicherin Autolackierer Autolackiererin
one who paints surfaces using a paintbrush
Fangleine
rope

painting /ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/ n
Gemälde Malerei
an illustration or artwork using paint
Malerei Gemälde
the action of applying paint
artistic application of paint

painting by numbers n
Malen nach Zahlen
art, recreation

paintress n
Malerin
female painter

pair /pɛə(ɹ)/ n
Gelenk
kinematics: two elements, which permit only certain kind of relative motion
Paar Pärchen
two people in a relationship
Paar
two similar or identical things

pair of compasses n
Zirkel
tool used to draw circles

pair production n
Paarbildung Paarerzeugung
simultaneous creation of a particle and its antiparticle

pairwise adj
paarweise
occurring in pairs

pajamas /pəˈd͡ʒæ.məz/ /pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/ n
Pyjama Schlafanzug
clothes for wearing to bed and sleeping in

palace /ˈpæləs/ /ˈpælɪs/ n
Palast Schloss
large, lavish residence

paladin /ˈpælədɪn/ n
Paladin
heroic champion

palaeoclimatology n
Paläoklimatologie
science

palanquin /ˌpæləŋˈkiːn/ n
Sänfte
a covered type of litter

palatable /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/ adj
genießbar schmackhaft
pleasing to the taste
annehmbar
tolerable, acceptable

palatal /ˈpælətl̩/ adj
palatal
(phonetics) articulated at the hard palate
pertaining to the palate

palatal /ˈpælətl̩/ n
Palatal Vordergaumenlaut
(phonetics) palatal consonant

palatalised adj
palatalisiert
having undergone palatalisation

palatalization /ˌpælətəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
Palatalisierung
instance

palate /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ n
Gaumen
roof of the mouth

palatial adj
Palast
of or relating to a palace
palastartig
on a grand scale

palatine tonsil n
Gaumenmandel
palatine tonsil

palaver /pəˈlɑː.və(ɹ)/ n
Palaver
a meeting at which there is much talk
unnecessary talk, fuss

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] adj
blass hell
light in color

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] n
Pfahl
heraldry: vertical band
Latte Pfahl
wooden stake

paleface n
Bleichgesicht
a white person of European descent, in the context of American Indians

paleness n
Blässe
condition or degree of being pale or of lacking color

paleoanthropologist n
Paläoanthropologe Paläoanthropologin
specialist in paleoanthropology

paleoanthropology n
Paläanthropologie Paläoanthropologie
study of ancient human remains

paleobotany n
Paläozoologie
branch of paleontology

paleoconservative adj
paleokonservativ
holding the views associated with paleoconservatism

paleoconservative n
Paleokonservative
person espousing paleoconservatism

paleogenetic adj
paläogenetisch
relating to paleogenetics

paleogeneticist n
Paläogenetiker
geneticist whose speciality is paleogenetics

paleogenetics n
Paläogenetik
application of genetics to palaeontology

paleographer n
Paläograf Paläografin Paläograph Paläographin
a person skilled in paleography

paleographic adj
paläografisch paläographisch
of or pertaining to paleography

paleography /ˌpalɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌpeɪliˈɑɡɹəfi/ n
Paläografie Paläographie
study of old forms of writing

paleolinguistics /ˌpeɪ.li.əʊ.lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪks/ n
Paläolinguistik
study of the distant human past by linguistic means

paleologism n
Paleologismus
phrase that was coined in the past and now obsolete

paleontological adj
paläontologisch
of or pertaining to paleontology

paleontologist n
Paläontologe Paläontologin
one who studies paleontology

paleontology n
Paläontologie
study of prehistoric forms of life

paleornithological adj
paläornithologisch
relating to paleornithology

paleornithologist n
Paläornithologe Paläornithologin
paleontologist who studies fossil birds

paleornithology n
Paläornithologie
branch of paleontology that deals with fossil birds

paleozoology n
Paläozoologie
branch of zoology dealing with fossils

paletot /ˈpalɪtəʊ/ n
Mantel Paletot Überrock Überzieher
A loose outer jacket, overcoat

palette /pəˈlɛt/ /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ n
Palette Farbpalette
board

palimpsest /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/ n
Palimpsest
manuscript scraped clean for reuse

palindrome /ˈpælɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈpælɪndɹəʊm/ n
Palindrom
a sequence of units that reads the same forwards as backwards

palisade n
Palisade
wall of wooden stakes

pall /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ n
Göpel
charge representing an archbishop's pallium

palladium /pəˈleɪdiəm/ n
Schutz
a safeguard
Palladium
chemical element

pallbearer n
Sargträger
casket bearer

pallet /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ n
Palette
a portable platform

pallet jack n
Hubwagen
manually operated device for lifting and moving pallets

palliate /ˈpalɪeɪt/ /ˈpæl.i.eɪt/ v
beschönigen
to cover or disguise the seriousness of something by excuses and apologies
lindern
to relieve the symptoms of

palliative /ˈpalɪətɪv/ /ˈpæli.eɪtɪv/ adj
lindernd palliativ beschönigend
reducing progression and relieving symptoms

palliative care n
Palliativpflege
specialized area of healthcare

pallid /ˈpælɪd/ adj
fahl
appearing weak, pale}} or wan

pallisander n
Palisander
dense, heavy wood

pallor /pælə(r)/ n
Blässe
paleness; want of color; pallidity

palm /pɑm/ /pɑːm/ n
Handfläche Handteller
inner, concave part of hand

palm /pɑm/ /pɑːm/ v
palmieren

palm oil n
Palmöl
edible plant oil

palm reading n
Handlesen
palmistry

palm syrup n
Palmhonig
syrup made from sap of a palm tree

palm tree n
Palme Palmbaum Palmenbaum
tropical tree

palmar adj
Hand- Palmar- handflächenseitig hohlhandseitig palmar volar
of or pertaining to the palm of the hand

palmetto bug n
Amerikanische Großschabe
cockroach

palmier n
Schweinsohr Schweineohr
puff pastry

palmistry n
Handlesen
telling fortunes from the lines on the palms of the hand

palpable /ˈpalpəbəl/ /ˈpælpəbəl/ adj
greifbar
capable of being touched

palpitation n
Herzklopfen Palpitation
abnormal beating of the heart

palsy /ˈpɔːlzi/ n
Lähmung
complete or partial muscle paralysis of a body part

paltry /ˈpɑltɹi/ /ˈpɒltɹi/ /ˈpɔltɹi/ adj
armselig mager schäbig
meager; worthless; pitiful; trifling
dürftig geringfügig
trashy, trivial, of little value

palynologist n
Palynologe
one who studies palynology

palynology n
Palynologie
study of spores, pollen etc.

pamper /ˈpæmpə(ɹ)/ v
hätscheln verwöhnen
to treat with excessive care, to indulge

pan /pæn/ n
Pfanne
flat vessel used for cooking

pan- prefix
pan-
a combining form meaning "all"

pan-Arabism /panˈaɹəbɪz(ə)m/ n
Panarabismus
movement

pan-fry v
braten
fry in a pan

panacea /ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/ n
Allheilmittel
remedy believed to cure all disease
Allheilmittel Patentrezept
something that will solve all problems

panache /pəˈnæʃ/ n
Elan Schwung
flamboyant style or action
Federbusch
ornamental helmet plume

panarchism n
Panarchismus
advocacy of panarchy

pancake /ˈpæn.keɪk/ n
Eierkuchen Pfannkuchen Blinse Flins Plins Plinse
thin batter cake

pancake tortoise n
Spaltenschildkröte
Malacochersus tornieri

panchromatic adj
farbempfindlich panchromatisch
sensitive to all visible colours

panchronic adj
panchronisch

pancreas /ˈpæŋkɹɪəs/ n
Bauchspeicheldrüse Pankreas
gland near the stomach

pancreatic adj
Bauchspeicheldrüsen- Pankreas- der Bauchspeicheldrüse pankreatisch
of or pertaining to the pancreas

pancreatic cancer n
Bauchspeicheldrüsenkrebs
malignant neoplasm of the pancreas

pancreatic juice n
Bauchspeichel
juice produced by the pancreas

pancytopenia /ˌpænsaɪtəˈpiːnɪə/ n
Panzytopenie
deficiency in all three cell lines

panda /ˈpandə/ /ˈpændə/ n
Panda Pandabär
Ailuropoda melanoleuca

pandanus /pænˈdeɪnəs/ n
Schraubenbaum Schraubenpalme

pandeiro /pænˈdɛəɹəʊ/ n
Pandeiro

pandeism /pænˈdiɪzəm/ /pænˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ n
Pandeismus
belief in a god both pantheistic and deistic

pandeist /pænˈdiɪst/ adj
pandeistisch
of or relating to pandeism

pandeist /pænˈdiɪst/ n
Pandeist Pandeistin
one who believes in pandeism

pandeistic /pændiːˈɪstɪk/ adj
pandeistich
pertaining to pandeism

pandemic n
Pandemie
pandemic disease

pandemonism n
Pandaemonismus

pandemonium /ˌpændɪˈmoʊni.əm/ /ˌpændɪˈməʊnɪəm/ n
Hexensabbat Tumult
an outburst; loud, riotous uproar
Chaos Hexensabbat
chaos; tumultuous or lawless violence

pander /ˈpændə/ /ˈpændɚ/ v
Befriedigung verschaffen anbiedern andienen befriedigen frönen huldigen
to appeal or cater to
verkuppeln
to offer illicit sex with a third party

pandiculate /pænˈdɪk.jə.leɪt/ v
rekeln räkeln
to stretch oneself and make sounds

pandiculation n
räkeln strecken
stretching and stiffening of the trunk and extremities as when fatigued and drowsy

pandoro /panˈdɔːɹəʊ/ n
Pandoro
Christmas sweet bread loaf in the shape of a star

panegyric /ˌpænəˈd͡ʒɪɹɪk/ n
Lobrede Panegyrik
praising speech or opus

panegyrical adj
panegyrisch
lavish with praise

panel /ˈpænəl/ n
Diskussionsrunde
group of people gathered to judge, interview, discuss etc
Platte Verkleidung
rectangular section of a surface
Panel
single frame in a comic strip

panel discussion n
Podiumsdiskussion
type of conversation

panelist n
Diskussionsteilnehmer
member of a panel

panelling /ˈpænəlɪŋ/ n
Holzvertäfelung Vertäfelung Paneel
panels with which a surface is covered

panentheism /pænˈɛnθiɪzəm/ n
Panentheismus
a doctrine that the universe is within God

panentheist /pænˈenˈthiˈĭst/ n
Panentheistin
person who believes in panentheism

panettone /ˌpanɪˈtəʊnɪ/ /ˌpænəˈtoʊni/ n
Panettone
Christmas brioche with candied fruit

panforte n
Panforte
dense flat cake

pang /pæŋ/ n
Schmerz Stechen
paroxysm of extreme physical pain or anguish
Anfall Stich
sudden sharp feeling of a mental or emotional nature

pang of conscience n
Gewissensbisse
A feeling of shame, guilt, or embarrassment, resulting from behavior which one regrets

pangolin /ˈpæŋɡoʊˌlɪn/ n
Schuppentier Tannenzapfentier
mammal

pangram /ˈpæn.ɡɹæm/ n
Pangramm
a sentence that contains every letter of the alphabet

panhandle /ˈpænˌhændəl/ n
Zipfel Gebietskorridor Landkorridor Landzipfel schmaler Landabschnitt
any arm or projection suggestive of the handle of a pan
Pfannenstiel
handle of a pan

panhandler /ˈpæn.hænd.lə(ɹ)/ n
Bettler Bettlerin
one who panhandles

panic /ˈpænɪk/ n
Panik
overpowering fright

panic /ˈpænɪk/ v
in Panik geraten in Panik verfallen
to feel overwhelming fear

panic attack n
Panikattacke
sudden period of intense anxiety

panic buying n
Panikkauf Panikkäufe
buying of commodities earlier than normal

panic disorder n
Panikstörung
anxiety disorder involving severe recurring panic attacks

panic-stricken adj
panikartig panisch
very frightened

panicky adj
panisch panikartig
in a state of panic

panicle n
Rispe
a compound raceme

panjandrum /pænˈd͡ʒæn.dɹəm/ n
hohes Tier
important, powerful or influential person

pankration /pæn.ˈkɹeɪti.ɒn/ n
Pankration
ancient Greek martial art

panna cotta /ˌpanə ˈkɒtə/ n
Panna cotta Pannacotta
Italian dessert made from double cream

pannier /ˈpæn.i.ɚ/ /ˈpæn.ɪ.ə/ n
Fahrradtasche Packtasche
large basket or bag fastened to the back of a bicycle or pack animal

panoply /ˈpænəpli/ n
Rüstung
complete set of armour

panopticon n
Panoptikum
room for the exhibition of novelties
type of prison

panorama /ˌpæ.nəˈɹæ.mə/ n
Panorama Rundblick
picture representing a continuous scene
unbroken view of an entire surrounding area

panpipes n
Panflöte
musical instrument

panpsychism /panˈsʌɪkɪz(ə)m/ n
Panpsychismus
the doctrine that all matter has a mental aspect

pansexual /pænˈsɛkʃuəl/ n
pansexuell pan
someone who is attracted to all genders

pansexuality /ˌpænsɛksjuˈælɪti/ /ˌpænsɛkʃuˈælɪti/ n
Pansexualität
sexual orientation

pansy n
Stiefmütterchen
plant

pant /pænt/ n
keuchen
a quick breathing

pant /pænt/ v
keuchen schnaufen hecheln
to breathe quickly or in a labored manner

pant leg n
Hosenbein
either of the legs of a pair of pants

pantheism /ˈpæn.θi.ɪz.əm/ n
Pantheismus
belief that the universe is divine

pantheist n
Pantheist
person who believes in pantheism

pantheistic /pænˈθiɪstɪk/ adj
pantheistisch
pertaining to pantheism

pantheon n
Pantheon
a temple dedicated to all the gods

panther /ˈpænθə/ /ˈpænθɚ/ n
Panther
big cat of genus Panthera
Panther Panter
big cat with black fur

panther cap n
Pantherpilz
Amanita pantherina

panties n
Höschen
short underpants for women or girls

pantograph /ˈpantəɡɹɑːf/ n
Stromabnehmer Pantograf
rail transport: Device that collects electric current from overhead lines

pantomime /ˈpantəˌmʌɪm/ /ˈpæntəˌmaɪm/ n
Pantomime
gesturing without speaking
traditional theatrical entertainment, mostly for children

pantomime /ˈpantəˌmʌɪm/ /ˈpæntəˌmaɪm/ v
pantomimisieren

pantry /ˈpantɹi/ /ˈpæntɹi/ n
Speisekammer Vorratskammer
storage room

pants /pænts/ n
Hose
garment covering the body from the waist downwards
Unterhose Schlüpfer
undergarment covering the genitals

pantyhose /ˈpæntɪhəuz/ n
Strumpfhose Feinstrumpfhose

pantyliner n
Slipeinlage
pad worn inside underwear

panvitalism n
Panvitalismus
belief that all things are part of a single living universe
belief that all things in the universe are alive

pap /pæp/ n
Brei
soft food

papabile /pəˈpɑːbɪleɪ/ adj
papabel
among those likely to be elected pope

papakha n
Papacha
type of hat

papal /ˈpeɪpəl/ adj
päpstlich
related to the pope or papacy

papal bull n
päbstliche Bulle
official document or edict from the Pope

paparazzo /ˌpæpəˈɹætsəʊ/ /ˌpɑpəˈɹɑtsoʊ/ n
Paparazzo Paparazza Sensationsreporter Sensationsreporterin Skandalreporter Skandalreporterin
freelance photographer of celebrities

papaya /pəˈpaɪə/ n
Papaya
fruit

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ adj
Papier Papierbecher Papierbeutel
made of paper

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ n
Papier
sheet material
Dokument Papier
written document shorter than a book

paper aeroplane n
Papierflieger
toy aeroplane made by folding up a sheet of paper

paper clip n
Büroklammer Klammer
paper clip

paper cup n
Pappbecher
disposable cup

paper cut n
Papierschnittwunde
wound caused by piece of paper

paper jam n
Papierstau
malfunction in a printer or photocopier

paper mill n
Papierfabrik
factory

paper money /ˌpeɪpə ˈmʌni/ /ˌpeɪpəɹ ˈmʌni/ n
Banknote Papiergeld
a form of banknotes

paper tape n
Lochstreifen
early storage medium consisting of paper

paper tiger n
Papiertiger
paper tiger

paper towel n
Papiertuch Küchenpapier Küchenrolle
sheet of absorbent paper

paperback adj
broschiert
having flexible binding

paperback n
Broschur Taschenbuch

paperboard n
Pappe
thick paper

paperboy n
Zeitungsausträger Zeitungsjunge
male who delivers newspapers

paperhanger /ˈpeɪpəhæŋə/ /ˈpeɪpɚhæŋɚ/ n
Tapezierer Tapeziererin
someone who puts wallpaper on walls

paperless adj
papierlos
using information without paper

paperweight n
Briefbeschwerer
small, decorative, somewhat weighty object
any object for this purpose

paperwork /ˈpeɪ.pɚˌwɝk/ n
Schreibarbeit
work involving written documents

papescent adj
breiig
porridge-like

papess n
Päpstin
female pope

papier-mâché /ˌpapɪ.eɪ ˈmaʃeɪ/ /ˌpeɪpɚ məˈʃeɪ/ n
Pappmaschee Papiermaché Pappmaché
paper mixed with glue to create a sculptural object

papilloma n
Papillom
epithelial tumour

papist /ˈpeɪp.ɪst/ n
Kathole Katholin Papist Papistin
slur: Roman Catholic

pappardelle /ˌpæpɑɹˈdɛleɪ/ /ˌpæpɑːˈdɛleɪ/ n
pappardelle
broad form of fettuccine

pappus n
Pappus

paprika /pəˈpɹiːkə/ /ˈpæpɹɨkə/ n
Paprika
spice

papyrologist n
Papyrologe Papyrologin
a student of papyrology

papyrology n
Papyrologie
the study of ancient texts written on papyrus

papyrus /pəˈpaɪɹəs/ n
Papyrus
material made from this plant
scroll or document written on this material
Papyrus Echter Papyrus Papyrusstaude
plant in the sedge family

par excellence /ˌpɑɹ ˌɛksəˈlɑns/ /ˌpɑːɹ ˌɛksəˈlɑːns/ adj
par excellence
being a quintessential example of a general type

parable /ˈpaɹəbəl/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.bəl/ n
Gleichnis Parabel Gleichniserzählung Gleichnisrede
short story illustrating a lesson

parabola /pəˈɹæbələ/ n
Parabel
a conic section

parabolic adj
gleichnishaft
of or pertaining to a parabola or paraboloid

parachute /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/ n
Fallschirm
a device designed to control the fall of an object

parachute /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/ v
mit dem Fallschirm abspringen
to jump with a parachute

parachuting n
Fallschirmspringen
sport

parachutist n
Fallschirmspringer Fallschirmspringerin
parachute user

paraclete /ˈpæɹəkliːt/ n
Paraklet
advocate

parade /pəˈɹeɪd/ n
Abfolge Folge
any succession or series
Aufmarsch Parade Umzug
organized procession

parade ground n
Exerzierplatz
an area of hard ground where soldiers practice routine marching maneuvres

paradiddle /ˈpæɹəˌdɪdəl/ n
Paradiddle
percussive exercise

paradigm /ˈpæ.ɹə.daɪm/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪm/ n
Beispiel Musterbeispiel
example serving as a model or pattern
Paradigma
linguistics: all forms which contain a common element
Paradigma Bezugssystem Sicht der Dinge Weltanschauung
way of viewing reality

paradigm shift n
Paradigmenwechsel
change in thinking from an accepted point of view to a new one, necessitated by scientific discoveries

paradisaic adj
paradiesisch
relating to paradise

paradise /ˈpæ.ɹə.daɪs/ n
Paradies Himmel
heaven
Paradies
very pleasant place

paradisiac adj
paradiesisch
of or like Paradise

paradisiacal /pæɹədɪˈsaɪəkəl/ adj
paradiesisch
resembling paradise

paradox /ˈpaɹədɒks/ /ˈpæɹədɑks/ n
Paradoxon Paradox
apparent contradiction which is nonetheless true }}
in logic: a self-contradictory statement }}

paradoxical /ˌpæɹəˈdɒksɪkəl/ /ˌpɛɹəˈdɑːksɪkəl/ adj
paradox
having self-contradicting properties

paradoxically adv
paradoxerweise
in a paradoxical manner

paraffin wax n
Paraffin
paraffin wax

paraglider n
Gleitschirm Gleitsegel Paragleiter Paraglider
equipment
Gleitschirmflieger Gleitschirmfliegerin Paraglider Paragliderin
one who paraglides

paragliding /ˈpæɹəɡlaɪdɪŋ/ n
Gleitschirmfliegen Gleit­se­geln Paragleiten Paragliding
the sport of gliding with a paraglider

paragon /ˈpæɹəɡən/ n
Paragon Secunda
20-point type
Begleiter Gegenüber Gleichgesinnter
companion
Gegenüber Vergleich Wettbewerb
comparison; competition
Muster Modell Inbegriff Musterbeispiel Paradebeispiel Vorbild
model or pattern

paragon /ˈpæɹəɡən/ v
gleichauf sein vergleichbar sein
to be equal
die Stirn bieten ebenbürtig sein mithalten vergleichen
to compare
Vorbild sein modellhaft sein vorausgehen
to serve as a model for

paragraph /ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹæf/ n
Absatz
passage in text

parakeet /ˈpaɹəkiːt/ n
Sittich
various species of small parrots

parakeet auklet n
Rotschnabelalk
bird

paralegal n
Anwaltsassistent Anwaltsassistentin Rechtsanwaltsgehilfe Rechtsanwaltsgehilfin
one who assists a lawyer

paralipsis /ˌpæ.ɹəˈlɪp.sɪs/ n
Paralipse

parallax n
Parallaxe

parallax second n
Parallaxensekunde
unit of length

parallel /ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌlɛl/ adj
parallel
equally distant from one another at all points
parallel zu
having the same overall direction

parallel /ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌlɛl/ adv
parallel
with a parallel relationship

parallel /ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌlɛl/ n
Breitenkreis Breitengrad
line of latitude
Parallele
one of a set of parallel lines

parallel bars n
Barren
set of apparatus

parallel universe n
Paralleluniversum
universe that exists separately alongside another universe

parallelepiped /ˌpæɹəˌlɛləˈpaɪpɪd/ n
Parallelepiped Parallelflach
solid figure

parallelogram /ˌpæ.ɹə.ˈlɛl.ə.ˌɡɹæm/ n
Parallelogramm
convex quadrilateral in which each pair of opposite edges are parallel and of equal length

parallelotope n
Parallelotop
generalization of parallelogram and parallelepiped

paralysis /pəˈɹæləsəs/ n
Lähmung Paralyse
loss of muscle control

paralytic /ˌpæɹəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
gelähmt paralysieren paralytisch
affected by paralysis

paralyze v
lähmen paralysieren
to afflict with paralysis

paramecium /ˌpæ.ɹəˈmiː.si.əm/ /ˌpɛ.ɹəˈmi.si.əm/ n
Pantoffeltierchen
organism

paramedic n
Rettungssanitäter Rettungssanitäterin Sanitäter Sanitäterin Sanitätspersonal
individual trained to stabilize people outside of hospital

parament /ˈpaɹəmənt/ n
Parament
liturgical cloth

parameter /pəˈɹæm.ɪ.tə/ n
Parameter
variable kept constant during an experiment, calculation or similar
name in a function or subroutine definition

parametric adj
parametrisch
of, relating to, or defined using parameters

parametrize v
parametrisieren
To describe in terms of parameters

paramilitary /ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/ n
paramilitärisch
a group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion

paramount /ˈpa.ɹə.maʊnt/ /ˈpæ.ɹəˌmaʊnt/ adj
höchst vorrangig überragend
supreme

paramour /ˈpæ.ɹə.mʊə/ /ˈpæɹəmɔɹ/ n
Geliebter Liebhaber Buhle Geliebte Liebhaberin Mätresse
illicit lover

paranasal sinus n
Nasennebenhöhle
one of air-filled spaces, or sinuses

paranoia /ˌpæ.ɹəˈnɔɪ.ə/ n
Paranoia Verfolgungswahn
A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution
Paranoia
Extreme, irrational distrust of others

paranoiac adj
paranoisch
pertaining to paranoia

paranoid /ˈpæɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ adj
paranoid
exhibiting extreme and irrational fear or distrust of others
of, related to, or suffering from paranoia

paranoid /ˈpæɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ n
Paranoide Paranoiker Paranoikerin
someone suffering from paranoia

paranoid schizophrenia n
Paranoide Schizophrenie
form of schizophrenia accompanied by delusions

parapet /ˈpæɹ.ə.pɪt/ n
Wehrmauer
a fortification consisting of a wall
Brüstung
a low retaining wall

paraph /ˈpaɹəf/ n
Paraphe
flourish after signature

paraphernalia /ˌpæɹəfəˈneɪli.ə/ /ˌpɛɹəfɚˈneɪli.ə/ n
Utensilien
miscellaneous items

paraphimosis n
Paraphimose spanischer Kragen
foreskin trapped behind the glans

paraphrase n
Umschreibung
restatement of a text

paraphrase v
paraphrasieren umschreiben
to compose a paraphrase

paraphrenic /ˌpæ.ɹəˈfɹɛnɪk/ adj
paraphrene
having or pertaining to paraphrenia

paraphyletic adj
paraphyletisch
Excluding some descendants of the most recent common ancestor

paraplegia n
Paraplegie Querschnittslähmung
paralysed condition

paraplegic /ˌpɛɹəˈplid͡ʒɪk/ adj
paraplegisch querschnittsgelähmt
of, related to, or suffering from paraplegia

paraplegic /ˌpɛɹəˈplid͡ʒɪk/ n
Paraplegiker Paraplegikerin Querschnittsgelähmte Querschnittsgelähmter
person who suffers from paraplegia

parapsychology /ˌpɛɹəˌsaɪˈkɑlədʒi/ n
Parapsychologie
study of that which cannot yet be explained

parasite /ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ n
Parasit Schmarotzer
(generally undesirable) living organism that exists by stealing resources from another living organism
useless person who always relies on other people's work and gives nothing back

parasitic /pæ.ɹəˈsɪt.ɪk/ /pɛɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/ adj
parasitär
pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite
drawing upon another organism for sustenance
exploit

parasitism /ˈpæɹəs(a)ɪˌtɪzm̩/ n
Parasitismus Parasitentum Schmarotzertum
interaction between two organisms

parasitize v
parasitieren schmarotzen
live off a host

parasitologic adj
parasitologisch
of or pertaining to parasitology

parasitologist n
Parasitologe Parasitologin
person who works in parasitology

parasitology n
Parasitologie
study of parasites

parasol /ˈpæɹəˌsɒl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌsɑl/ n
Sonnenschirm
umbrella used as protection from the sun

parasomnia n
Parasomnie
sleep disorder

parasympathomimetic adj
parasympathomimetisch
acting by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system

parasynthesis n
De­kom­po­si­tum Pa­ra­syn­the­tum

parataxis /paɹəˈtaksɪs/ n
Parataxe Nebenordnung Parataxis
in grammar

paratha n
Paratha
Indian bread

paratrooper n
Fallschirmjäger
soldier that parachutes from aircraft

parautochthonous adj
parautochthon
which has a character intermediate between that of autochthonous rock and allochthonous rock

parboil v
ankochen blanchieren
partially boil

parcel /ˈpɑɹsəl/ [ˈpʰaː.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑɹ.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑː.səɫ] n
Parzelle
division of land bought and sold as a unit
Paket
package wrapped for shipment

parcel bomb n
Paketbombe
bomb disguised as a parcel

parch /pɑɹtʃ/ /pɑːtʃ/ v
rösten
to become scorched or superficially burnt; to be very dry
ausdörren
to burn the surface of; to scorch
to dry to extremity

parched /pɑɹtʃt/ /pɑːtʃt/ adj
ausgedörrt ausgetrocknet
dry

parchment /ˈpɑːtʃmənt/ n
Pergamentpapier
imitating paper
Pergament
material
document

parchment paper n
Backpapier Pergamentpapier
paper used in baking

pardon /ˈpɑɹ.dn̩/ /ˈpɑɹ.dən/ /ˈpɑːdən/ n
Vergebung Verzeihung
forgiveness for an offence
Begnadigung
releasing order

pardon /ˈpɑɹ.dn̩/ /ˈpɑɹ.dən/ /ˈpɑːdən/ v
vergeben verzeihen
to forgive
begnadigen
to grant an official pardon

pardon me phraseologicalUnit
Entschuldigung
sorry, as an apology

pardon my French v
Verzeih meine offene Rede Verzeihen Sie meine Ausdrucksweise entschuldigen Sie den Ausdruck entschuldigen Sie meine Ausdrucksweise mit Verlaub wenn Sie den Ausdruck erlauben
please excuse my swearing or bad language (idiomatic)

pare /peə(ɹ)/ v
beschneiden
To reduce or trim something (as if) by cutting off
pellen schälen
To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a knife

pare down v
beschneiden
to reduce by paring

pareidolia /pæɹ.aɪˈdəʊ.li.ə/ /pɛɹ.aɪˈdoʊ.li.ə/ n
Pareidolie
tendency to interpret vague stimuli as something familiar

paremiology n
Parömiologie Sprichwortkunde
the study of proverbs

parenchyma /pəˈɹɛŋkɨmə/ n
Parenchym
functional part of an organ, as opposed to supporting tissue

parenesis n
Paränese
(rhetoric) Exhortation

parent /ˈpɛəɹənt/ n
Elternteil
Elternpflanze Elterntier Mutter Mutterpfanze Muttertier Vater
biology: organism from which a plant or animal is biologically descended
Elternteil Elter
person from whom one is descended
Elternteil Eltern
person who acts as a parent in rearing a child

parent company n
Mutterfirma Muttergesellschaft Mutterunternehmen Dachgesellschaft Konzernmutter Mutterhaus
a company that owns or controls another company

parent-in-law n
Schwiegerelternteil
mother-in-law or father-in-law

parental adj
elterlich
relating to parent

parental leave n
Elternzeit
leave of absence for a parent to take care of a baby

parenteral adj
parenteral
Intravenously or by injection

parentese n
Elterisch
parentese

parenthesis /pəˈɹɛnθəsɪs/ n
Klammer
runde Klammer
(mathematics, logic) brackets used to clarify expressions by grouping terms affected by a common operator
both round brackets
Parenthese
a clause, phrase or word inserted into a passage which is already grammatically complete
Klammer Parenthese runde Klammer
either of a pair of brackets ( )

parenthesize /pəˈɹɛnθ.ə.saɪz/ v
einklammern in Klammern setzen klammern
place in parentheses

parenthood n
Elternschaft
state of being parent

parentification n
Parentifikation Parentifizierung
a process of role reversal whereby a child is obliged to act as parent to its own parent

parenting n
Kindererziehung
process of raising and educating a child from birth until adulthood

parentless adj
elternlos
having no parent

parentlessness n
Elternlosigkeit
state or condition of being parentless

parents /ˈpɛəɹənts/ /ˈpɛɹənts/ n
Eltern
one's parents

parget /ˈpɑɹdʒɪt/ /ˈpɑːdʒɪt/ n
Verputz
gypsum

parget /ˈpɑɹdʒɪt/ /ˈpɑːdʒɪt/ v
verputzen
to coat with gypsum

pariah /pəˈɹaɪə/ n
Ausgestoßener Aussätziger Paria Unberührbarer
an outcast
Paria Unberührbarer
member of one of the oppressed social castes in India

parietal bone n
Scheitelbein
either of two bones at the sides and top of the skull

parietal lobe /pəˈɹaɪətəl ˌloʊb/ n
Scheitellappen
division of cerebrum

parish /ˈpæɹɪʃ/ n
Gemeinde
members of the parish
civil subdivision of a county
Gemeinde Pfarrgemeinde
part of a diocese

parish church n
Pfarrkirche Parochialkirche
church that serves as the religious centre of a parish

parish pump politics n
Beschränktheit Engstirnigkeit Kirchturmpolitik Provinzialismus
putting local concerns over national interest

parish register n
Kirchenbuch
record book of a parish

parisyllabic adj
gleichsilbig isosyllabisch parisyllabisch
having the same number of syllables

park /pɑɹk/ [paːk] [pɐːk] [pɑɹk] [pɑːk] [pɒək] n
Park
ground for recreation

park /pɑɹk/ [paːk] [pɐːk] [pɑɹk] [pɑːk] [pɒək] v
parken
bring to a halt

park light n
Standlicht
light

parka /ˈpɑɹkə/ /ˈpɑːkə/ n
Anorak Parka
long jacket

parking /ˈpɑɹkɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːkɪŋ/ n
Parken Parkieren
action
Parkplatz
space

parking brake n
Feststellbremse
brake intended for keeping a vehicle stationary without constant operator attention

parking garage n
Parkhaus Parkgarage
building

parking lot n
Parkplatz Parkhaus
open area, generally paved, where automobiles may be left when not in use

parking meter n
Parkuhr Parkautomat
device for collecting parking fees

parking ticket /ˈpɑɹ.kɪŋ ˈtɪk.ɪt/ /ˈpɑː.kɪŋ ˈtɪk.ɪt/ n
Knöllchen Strafzettel
legal summons for parking incorrectly
Parkschein
ticket as proof of payment

parkland n
Parklandschaft
land suitable for being a park

parkour /pɑɹˈkʊɹ/ /pɑːˈkʊə/ n
Parkour
athletic discipline

parlance /ˈpɑɹ.ləns/ /ˈpɑː.ləns/ n
Ausdrucksweise Jargon
A certain way of speaking (or using words)

parliament /ˈpɑɹləmənt/ /ˈpɑːləmənt/ n
Eulenschwarm
flock of owls or rooks
Parlament
institution with elected or appointed members

parliamentarian n
Parlamentarier
member of parliament

parliamentary /ˌpɑːləˈmentəɹi/ /ˌpɑːɹləˈmentəɹi/ adj
parlamentarisch
of, relating to, or enacted by a parliament
having the supreme executive and legislative power

parlor /ˈpɑɹləɹ/ /ˈpɑːlə/ n
Salon Empfangszimmer Sprechzimmer Stube Wohnzimmer
drawing room
Salon Wohnzimmer
room for talking, room for entertaining guests, living room

parlour game n
Gesellschaftsspiel
amusing game played indoors with few props

parmesan /ˈpɑɹ.məˌʒɑn/ /ˈpɑː(ɹ).məˌzɑːn/ /ˈpɑːmɪˌzæn/ n
Parmesan Parmesankäse
hard, full-fat Italian cheese from Parma

parochial /pəˈɹoʊki.əl/ /pəˈɹəʊkɪəl/ adj
provinziell beschränkt engstirnig
characterized by an unsophisticated focus on local concerns
Gemeinde- Pfarr- Pfarrei-
pertaining to a parish

parochial school n
Bekenntnisschule
school associated with the parish of a church

parochialism n
Beschränktheit Engstirnigkeit Provinzialismus
state of being parochial

parodic adj
parodistisch
of, related to, or having characteristics of parody

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ n
Parodie
expression making fun of something else

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ v
parodieren
to make a parody of something

parole /pəˈɹoːl/ [pə.ˈɹoʊɫ] [pə.ˈɹəʊɫ] n
Bewährung bedingte Haftentlassung
law: a release of (a prisoner)

paronym n
Paronym Paronymon Paronymum stammverwandtes Wort
word derived from the same root/stem
Paronym Paronymon
word that sounds like another word

parousia n
Parusie
Second Coming of Christ

paroxysm /ˈpæɹ.əkˌsɪz.əm/ n
Paroxysmus
random or sudden outburst
sudden recurrence of a disease

paroxytone /pəˈɹɒk.sɪˌtəʊn/ n
Paroxytonon
paroxytone

parquet /pɑːɹˈkeɪ/ /ˈpɑːkeɪ/ n
Parkett
a wooden floor made of parquetry

parquet /pɑːɹˈkeɪ/ /ˈpɑːkeɪ/ v
parkettieren
to lay or fit such a floor

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ n
Papagei
kind of bird
person who repeats what was said

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ v
nachplappern
to repeat exactly without showing understanding

parrotfish n
Papageifisch
tropical marine fish

parroting n
Nachplappern
mindless repetition of words

parry /ˈpæɹi/ v
abwehren parieren
avoid, deflect, or ward off

parse /pɑɹs/ /pɑːz/ v
parsen zerteilen
(computing) to split data into pieces
analysieren
(linguistics) to resolve into elements

parsec /ˈpɑɹsɛk/ /ˈpɑːsɛk/ n
Parsec
parallax second

parseltongue pn
Parsel
language of snakes in Harry Potter

parser /ˈpɑː(ɹ).zə/ n
Parser Syntaxanalysierer Zerteiler
computer program

parsimonious /pɑɹ.sɪˈmo͡ʊn.i.əs/ adj
geizig karg sparsam
Exhibiting parsimony

parsimony /ˈpɑɹ.sə.ˌmoʊ.ni/ n
Geiz Sparsamkeit
great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily
Sparsamkeit
principle of using the least resources or explanations to solve a problem

parsing n
Parsen Parsing Syntaxanalyse

parsley /ˈpɑː(ɹ)sli/ n
Petersilie
herb

parsnip /ˈpɑː(ɹ).snɪp/ n
Pastinake Pastinakwurzel Pastinak
the edible root of Pastinaca sativa
Pastinak Pastinake
the plant Pastinaca sativa

parsonage n
Pfarrhaus
house provided by the church

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ n
Teil
fraction of a whole }}
group inside a larger group }}
Scheitel
hair dividing line }}
Rolle
position or role }}

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ v
scheiden trennen
scheiteln
to cut hair with a parting
teilen trennen
to divide in two
teilen
to divide up, to share

part of speech n
Wortart Redeteil Sprachteil
the function a word or phrase performs

part with v
sich von etw./jdm. trennen
let go of

part-timer n
Teilzeitarbeiter Teilzeitarbeiterin Teilzeitbeschäftigte Teilzeitbeschäftigter Teilzeiter Teilzeiterin
someone who is employed, or does something, part-time

partake /pɑɹˈteɪk/ /pɑːˈteɪk/ v
mitessen
to share food
teilnehmen mitmachen
to take part in an activity

partaker n
Teilhaber Teilhaberin
one who partakes of something

parthenogenesis /ˌpɑɹθɪnoʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ /ˌpɑːθɪnəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ n
Parthenogenese
reproduction from a single gamete without fertilisation

partial /ˈpɑɹʃəl/ /ˈpɑːʃəl/ adj
parteiisch
biased
partiell teilweise
existing in part

partial derivative n
Partielle Ableitung
derivative with respect to one variable

partial differential equation n
partielle Differentialgleichung
equation

partial order n
partielle Ordnung
binary relation that is reflexive, antisymmetric, and transitive

partial pressure n
Partialdruck
pressure one component of a mixture of gases would contribute to the total pressure

partially /ˈpɑɹʃəli/ /ˈpɑːʃəli/ adv
teilweise teils
to a partial degree

participant /pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt/ n
Teilnehmer Teilnehmerin
one who participates

participate /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ v
teilnehmen
to join in, to take part, to involve oneself

participation n
Teilnahme Partizipation Beteiligung
act of participating

participatory /pɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪsɪpətəɹi/ adj
Beteiligung Mitwirkung partizipativ
open to participation

participatory democracy n
partizipatorische Demokratie
Political system

participial adj
Partizipial- partizipial
of or relating to a participle

participle /pɑːˈtɪsɪpəl/ /ˈpɑɹtɪˌsɪpəl/ n
Partizip Mittelwort Partizipium
verb form

particle /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ n
Partikel Teilchen
body with very small size
elementary particle or subatomic particle
Partikel Redeteilchen
word that does not obviously belong to any particular part of speech

particle accelerator n
Teilchenbeschleuniger
a device that accelerates electrically charged particles to extremely high speeds

particle board n
Spanplatte Pressspan
structural material manufactured from wood particles

particle physics n
Teilchenphysik
particle physics

particular /pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/ /pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/ adj
eigen genau kleinlich minutiös penibel pingelig
concerned with, or attentive to, details; minute; precise; fastidious
besonderer besonders bestimmt herausgehoben speziell spezifisch
distinguished in some way; special
anspruchsvoll eigen etepetete genau penibel pingelig
of a person, concerned with, or attentive to, details
besonderer besonders charakteristisch speziell spezifisch
specialised; characteristic of a specific person or thing
bestimmt einzeln genau speziell spezifisch
specific; discrete; concrete

particular church n
Kirche eigenen Rechts Partikularkirche Rituskirche Teilkirche Teilkirche eigenen Rechts
ecclesiastical community

particulate matter n
Feinstaub
solid or liquid in a finely subdivided state

parting /ˈpɑɹtɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːtɪŋ/ n
Abschied
farewell
Scheitel Haarscheitel Mittelscheitel Seitenscheitel
line dividing hair

parting gift n
Abschiedsgeschenk
gift given to someone who is leaving

partisan /ˈpɑɹ.ɾɪ.zən/ /ˈpɑː.tɪˌzæn/ n
Partisan
fervent supporter of a party
Partisane
type of spear

partisanship n
Parteiergreifung Parteilichkeit Parteinahme
an inclination to be partisan

partition /pɑɹˈtɪʃən/ n
Partition Klasseneinteilung Zerlegung
collection of non-empty, disjoint subsets of a set

partitive adj
partitiv
grammar: indicating a part

partitive n
Partitiv
partitive case

partly /ˈpɑɹtli/ /ˈpɑːtli/ adv
teilweise
in part

partner /ˈpɐːtnɘ/ /ˈpɐːtnə/ /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ /ˈpɑːtnə(ɹ)/ n
Partner
someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest
a member of a business or law partnership
dancing partner
Partner Partnerin
spouse, domestic, or romantic partner

partnership n
Personengesellschaft
association of two or more people to conduct a business
Partnerschaft
state of being associated with a partner

partocracy n
Parteienherrschaft Parteienstaat
government by political parties

partook /pɑɹˈtuk/ v
nahm teil
simple past of partake

partridge /ˈpɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɑːtɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
Rebhuhn
any bird of the genera Perdix or Alectoris

parturition n
Entbindung Geburt Geburtsvorgang Gebären Parturitio Partus
act of giving birth

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ɾi/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ n
Partie
group of people travelling or attending an event together
Partei
law: particular side in a contract or legal action
group of people forming one side in a given dispute, contest etc.
Party
online gaming: player characters organized into a single group
video games: group of characters controlled by the player
Party Feier Fete Fest
social gathering
Teilnehmer Partizipant Teilnehmerin
someone who takes part

party animal n
Partygirl Partygänger Partygängerin Partyjunge Partylöwe Partymaus
person known for frequent, enthusiastic attendance at parties

party dress n
Partykleid
woman's elegant dress

party horn n
Blasrolle Luftrüssel Luftrüssel-Tröte Rollpfeife
tube to create a sound

party leader n
Parteichef
person who leads a political party

party political adj
parteipolitisch
relating to party politics

party politics n
Parteipolitik

parvenu /ˈpɑɹ.və.nju/ /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/ adj
parvenühaft
being a parvenu; also, like or having the characteristics of a parvenu

parvenu /ˈpɑɹ.və.nju/ /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/ n
Parvenü Emporkömmling
a person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted to a higher social class

pas n
Schritt
step

paschal candle n
Osterkerze
a large white candle used at Easter

pasha /ˈpæʃə/ /ˈpɑʃə/ n
Pascha
title

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas~pʰæs] [pʰaːs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs~pʰɐːs] [pʰæs~pʰɛəs~pʰeəs] [pʰɑːs] n
Pass
opening, road, or track, available for passing
Dauerkarte Passierschein Zeitfahrkarte Zeitkarte
permission or license to pass, or to go and come

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas~pʰæs] [pʰaːs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs~pʰɐːs] [pʰæs~pʰɛəs~pʰeəs] [pʰɑːs] v
reichen
vergehen
elapse
vorbeigehen
go by, over, etc
bestehen
go through any inspection or test successfully
passieren
happen

pass away v
entschlafen versterben
to die (euphemistic)

pass on v
weitergeben übertragen
to convey or communicate

pass out v
aus den Latschen kippen ohnmächtig werden
to faint

pass the buck v
die Verantwortung schieben (auf) die Verantwortung weiterreichen (an)
to transfer responsibility or blame from oneself

pass the time v
sich die Zeit vertreiben
to occupy oneself

passable adj
passierbar
That may be passed or traversed
passabel
Tolerable; satisfactory; adequate

passacaglia /ˌpasəˈkɑːlɪ.ə/ /ˌpɑsəˈkɑljə/ n
Passacaglia
historical Spanish dance

passage /ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ n
Passage
part of a journey
Passus
section of text or music

passageway n
Durchgang Korridor
covered walkway

passbook n
Bankbuch Sparbuch
booklet used to record bank transactions

passenger /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒə/ /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒɚ/ n
Passagier Fahrgast Passagierin Fahrgästin
one who rides or travels in a vehicle

passenger car n
Personenwagen
A railroad car that carries passengers
PKW
A road vehicle that carries passengers

passenger pigeon n
Wandertaube
an extinct bird of the species Ectopistes migratorius

passenger ship n
Passagierdampfer Passagierschiff
type of ship

passenger train n
Personenzug
type of train

passer /ˈpæsəɹ/ /ˈpɑːsə(ɹ)/ n
Passer Passgeber
sports

passer-by n
Passant Passantin
a person who is passing by

passim /ˈpæsɪm/ adv
passim
here and there

passing /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ adj
verrinnend vorübergehend
that passes away; ephemeral
flüchtig
vague, cursory

passing place n
Ausweichstelle
place where vehicles can pass each other

passion /ˈpæʃən/ [ˈpʰæʃən] n
Leidenschaft Passion
any great emotion
object of passionate love or strong interest
Passion
commemoration of the suffering of Jesus
Passion Leidenschaft
fervor, determination
suffering of Jesus

passion fruit n
Maracuja Passionsfrucht
edible fruit

passion play n
Passionsspiel
play depicting the Passion of Christ

passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/ adj
leidenschaftlich
fired with intense feeling

passionately /ˈpæʃənətli/ adv
leidenschaftlich
in a passionate manner

passionflower n
Passionsblume
plant of the genus Passiflora

passivate v
passivieren
to reduce the chemical reactivity of a surface

passivation n
Passivierung
formation of a corrosion-inhibiting film

passive /ˈpæs.ɪv/ adj
passiv leidend leidentlich passivisch
grammar: being in the passive voice
passiv
not active, but acted upon
taking no action
unterwürfig
psychology: being inactive and receptive in a relationship

passive /ˈpæs.ɪv/ n
Passiv Passivum passives Verb passives Verbum
form of verb

passive smoking n
Passivrauchen
inhalation of smoke from somebody else's tobacco

passive voice n
Passiv Leideform Leidensform Leidform Passivform Passivum
grammatical term

passport /ˈpæspɔɹt/ /ˈpɑːspɔːt/ n
Reisepass Pass
official document

password /ˈpæswɜːd/ /ˈpæswɜːɹd/ /ˈpɑːswɜː(ɹ)d/ n
Passwort Kennwort
computing: string of characters known only to a user
Kennwort Passwort Parole Codewort
word used to gain admittance

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ adj
vergangen
having already happened; in the past

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ n
Vergangenheit Präteritum
(grammar) past tense
Vergangenheit
period of time that has already happened

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ preposition
vorbei
beyond in place

past participle n
Partizip Perfekt 2. Partizip Mittelwort Partizip II Partizip Präteritum Perfektpartizip
past participle

past tense n
Präteritum Vergangenheit
form of language

pasta /ˈpæstə/ /ˈpɐːstɘ/ /ˈpɐːstə/ /ˈpɑstə/ n
Nudelgericht Nudeln
dish or serving
Nudeln Pasta Teigwaren
dough

paste /peɪst/ n
Paste
a soft mixture
Kleister Kitt Klebstoff
an adhesive paste
Strass
lead-containing glass, or an artificial gemstone thereof
Paste Pastete
soft mixture of pounded foods
Teig
soft mixture used in making pastry

paste /peɪst/ v
einfügen
to insert a piece of text

pasteboard n
Karton Pappkarton
card stock

pastern /ˈpæstən/ /ˈpæstəɹn/ n
Fessel Köte
area on a horse's leg

pasteurisation n
Pasteurisierung Pasteurisation
treatment of perishable food

pasteurize /ˈpæstʃəɹaɪz/ /ˈpɑːstʃəɹaɪz/ v
pasteurisieren
to heat food in order to kill harmful organisms

pastiche /pæsˈtiːʃ/ n
Potpourri
musical medley
Pastiche
work that imitates the work of a previous artist

pastiera n
Pastiera Pastiera Napoletana
Neapolitan Easter tart

pastille /pæsˈtil/ n
Pastille
medicinal pill
Pastila Pastille
soft flavoured candy

pastime /ˈpæs.taɪm/ /ˈpɑːs.taɪm/ n
Zeitvertreib
that which amuses

pastor /ˈpæstɚ/ /ˈpɑːstə/ n
Pastor Pastorin Pfarrer Pfarrerin

pastrami /pæˈstɹɑːmi/ /pəˈstɹɑːmi/ n
Pastrami
seasoned smoked cut of beef

pastry /ˈpeɪstɹi/ n
Gebäck Backwerk Feingebäck
food group
Gebäckteig
type of dough

pastry bag n
Dressierbeutel Spritzbeutel Spritzsack Spritztüte
bag used to pipe cakes with icing

pastry chef n
Pâtissier Zuckerbäcker Feinbäcker Stutenbäcker Süßwarenhersteller
baker of pastry products

pasture /ˈpɑːstjə/ n
Weide
land on which cattle can be kept for feeding

pasture /ˈpɑːstjə/ v
weiden
to herd animals into a pasture

pat /pæt/ v
tätscheln
tätscheln stippen
to tap gently

pataca n
Macao-Pataca Pataca
monetary unit of Macau

patch /pætʃ/ n
Patch
computing: file describing changes made to source code
Lappen Flicken
piece of cloth used to repair a garment

patch /pætʃ/ v
flicken
mend by sewing on cloth

patchouli /pəˈtʃuli/ n
Indisches Patschuli
any of several East Indian plants
the oil or perfume made from these plants

patchwork quilt n
Patchworkdecke
decorative quilt
Flickenteppich Sammelsurium
disorganized structure

paten n
Patene
plate for the host during Eucharist

patent /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpætənt/ n
Patent
declaration issued by a government to an inventor

patent /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpætənt/ v
patentieren lassen
successfully register an invention with a government agency; to secure a letter patent

patent leather n
Lackleder
glossy leather

patent troll n
Patenttroll

patentable adj
patentierbar
Able to be protected by a patent; for which a patent can be granted

patented adj
patentiert
for which a patent has been granted

patentese n
Patentchinesisch
legal jargon used in patents

paterfamilias n
Familienvater Paterfamilias
a man who is the head of a household

paternal /pəˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl/ adj
väterlich
of or pertaining to one's father

paternal aunt n
Tante
the sister of one's father

paternal uncle n
Onkel Oheim
brother of one's father

paternity test n
Vaterschaftstest
test

paternoster /ˈpɑtəɹˌnɔstɚ/ /ˈpɑːtəˌnɒstə(ɹ)/ n
Gebet des Herrn Herrengebet Paternoster Unservater Vaterunser
Lord's prayer
Beamtenbagger Paternoster Paternosteraufzug Personen-Umlaufaufzug
slow, continuously moving lift

path /pæθ/ /pɑːθ/ [pʰaθ~pʰæθ] [pʰäːθ~pʰɐːθ] [pʰæθ~pʰɛəθ~pʰeəθ] [pʰɑːθ] n
Weg
a course taken
a metaphorical course
topology: a continuous map
Pfad Weg
a method or direction of proceeding
Pfad
a trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians
computing: a specification for a location within a hierarchical or tree-like structure
graph theory: a sequence of vertices from one vertex to another

pathetic /pəˈθɛtɪk/ adj
mitleiderregend bemitleidenswert gefühlvoll rührend
arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion
erbärmlich jämmerlich peinlich
arousing scorn or contempt

pathogen /ˈpæθədʒn̩/ n
Krankheitserreger
an organism or substance that causes disease

pathogenesis n
Pathogenese
pathogenesis

pathogenic adj
pathogen
able to cause disease

pathognomonic /ˌpaθəɡnə(ʊ)ˈmɒnɪk/ /ˌpæθəɡnoʊˈmɑːnɪk/ adj
pathognomonisch
Beyond any doubt diagnostic for a particular disease

pathological adj
pathologisch krankhaft
pertaining to pathology
relating to or caused by a physical or mental disorder

pathologist n
Pathologe
expert in pathology

pathology /pəˈθɒlədʒi/ n
Pathologie
branch of medicine
abnormality

pathway /ˈpæθˌweɪ/ /ˈpɑːθˌweɪ/ n
Bahn Pfad
footpath, path or track

patience /ˈpeɪʃəns/ n
Geduld
quality of being patient

patience is a virtue proverb
Geduld ist eine Tugend
it is better to be patient than impatient

patience of Job n
Engelsgeduld Lammsgeduld
great amount of patience

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ adj
geduldig
not losing one's temper while waiting

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ n
Patiens
linguistics
Patient
someone who receives treatment from a doctor

patiently /ˈpeɪʃəntli/ adv
geduldig
in a patient manner

patina /pəˈtiː.nə/ /ˈpætɪnə/ n
Patina
colour or incrustation which age and wear give to objects

patinate v
altern antikisieren auf alt machen künstlich altern oxidieren patinieren
coat with patina
anlaufen oxidieren patinieren verbleichen
to become coated with a patina

patine v
patinieren
coat an object with a patina

patio /ˈpæti.əʊ/ /ˈpætioʊ/ n
Terrasse Veranda
a paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation
Patio Innenhof
an inner courtyard typical of traditional Spanish houses

patisserie n
Konditorei
pastry shop

patriarch /ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹiɑɹk/ /ˈpeɪtɹɪɑːk/ n
Patriarch Erzvater
male leader

patriarchal adj
patriarchalisch patriarchal patriarchisch
relating to patriarchy

patriarchy /ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹiɑɹki/ n
Patriarchat
social system

patrician /pətɹˈɪʃən/ n
Patrizier
member of Roman aristocracy
nobleman

patriciate n
Patriziat
aristocracy or nobility

patricide /ˈpætɹɪsaɪd/ n
Vatermord
murder of one's father
Vatermörder Vatermörderin
murderer of own father

patrimonialism n
Patrimonialismus
political system

patrimony n
Patrimonium
inheritance from one's ancestor

patriot /ˈpeɪ.t(ʃ)ɹi.ət/ /ˈpæt.ɹi.ət/ n
Patriot Patriotin Vaterlandsfreund Vaterlandsfreundin Vaterlandsliebhaber Vaterlandsliebhaberin
person who loves, supports and defends their country

patriotic /ˈpeɪ.t(ʃ)ɹi.ɑ.tɪk/ /ˈpæt.ɹi.ɒ.tɪk/ adj
patriotisch
inspired by patriotism

patriotism /ˈpeɪtɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ /ˈpætɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ n
Patriotismus
love of one's own country

patristics n
Patristik
patristics

patrol /pəˈtɹoʊl/ /pəˈtɹəʊl/ n
Patrouille
going of the rounds

patrol boat n
Patrouillenboot
small naval vessel designed for coast defence

patrol car n
Streifenwagen
police car

patrological adj
patrologisch

patron /ˈpeɪ.tɹən/ n
Inhaber
Stammkunde Kunde
regular customer
Patron Schirmherr
supporter
Mäzen
wealthy individual who supports an artist etc.

patron saint /ˈpeɪtɹən ˈseɪnt/ n
Schutzheilige Schutzpatron Schutzheiliger Schutzpatronin
saint from whom a specific group claims special protection or prayer

patronage /ˈpeɪtɹənɪd͡ʒ/ n
Klüngel Klüngelwirtschaft
granting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support
Protektion Schirmherrschaft
the act of providing approval and support

patronize /ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹənaɪz/ v
beschirmen beschützen fördern unterstützen
to act as a patron of; to defend, protect, support
bevormunden gönnerhaft behandeln herablassend behandeln
to assume a tone of unjustified superiority
als Kunde regelmäßig besuchen frequentieren
to make oneself a customer of a business

patronym /ˈpætɹoʊnɪm/ /ˈpætɹəʊnɪm/ n
Patronym Patronymikum
linguistics: a patronymic name

patronymic adj
patronymisch
patronymic (adjective)

patronymic n
Patronym Patronymikum Patronymikon Vatername Vatersname
patronymic (noun)

patsy /ˈpætsi/ n
Sündenbock
a person who is taken advantage of

patter /ˈpætə/ n
Trippeln
soft repeated sound
Geplapper
glib and rapid speech

patter /ˈpætə/ v
plappern
to speak glibly and rapidly

pattern /ˈpat(ə)n/ /ˈpætəɹn/ n
Muster Struktur
motif or decoration
Muster Modell Schablone
that from which a copy is made

pattern /ˈpat(ə)n/ /ˈpætəɹn/ v
strukturieren
apply a pattern

pattern language n
Mustersprache

paucal /ˈpɑkəl/ /ˈpɔːkəl/ n
Paukal Paucalis
in grammar: a language form referring to a few of something (three to around ten)

paucity /ˈpɑsɪti/ n
Mangel
fewness in number; a small number
Knappheit
smallness in size or amount

paunch /pɑːntʃ/ /pɔːntʃ/ n
Pansen
first stomach of ruminant; rumen
Wampe Wanst Plauze
large, protruding belly

pauper /ˈpɑpɚ/ /ˈpɔpɚ/ /ˈpɔːpə/ n
Unterstützungsempfänger
one living on or eligible for public charity
Armer Bettelknabe
one who is extremely poor

pauperism n
Pauperismus
poverty

pause /pɑz/ /pɔz/ /pɔːz/ n
Pause
temporary stop or rest

pause /pɑz/ /pɔz/ /pɔːz/ v
innehalten pausieren
to interrupt something

pauseless adj
pausenlos
without a pause

pave /peɪv/ v
mit Platten auslegen
(British) to cover with paving stones
pflastern bepflastern
(North American) to cover with stones, asphalt, etc

pave the way /ˈpeɪv ðə ˈweɪ/ v
den Weg ebnen
to make future development easier

paved /peɪvd/ adj
asphaltiert
covered in pavement

pavement /ˈpeɪvmənt/ n
Bürgersteig Gehweg Gehsteig
footpath
Asphalt Pflaster
surface of road

pavilion /pəˈvɪljən/ n
Pavillon
light roofed structure used as a shelter in a public place
ornate tent
structure erected to house exhibits at a fair, etc

paving stone n
Pflasterstein
stone used for paving

paw /pɑ/ /pɔ/ /pɔː/ n
Pfote
soft foot of an animal

paw /pɑ/ /pɔ/ /pɔː/ v
befummeln
to clumsily dig through something
betatschen
to touch someone (with the hands) in a sexual way

pawa n
Abalone
edible univalve mollusc

pawl /pɑl/ /pɔːl/ n
Klaue Klinke Sperrklinke
pawl

pawn /pɑn/ /pɑɒn/ /pɔn/ /pɔːn/ n
Bauer
chess piece
Schachfigur Bauer
someone who is being manipulated
Pfandleiher
(rare) type of shop
Verpfändung
instance of pawning something
Pfand
item sold to a pawn shop

pawn /pɑn/ /pɑɒn/ /pɔn/ /pɔːn/ v
verpfänden
give as security for loan

pawnbroker /ˈpɔːnˌbɹəʊ.kə(ɹ)/ n
Pfandleiher Pfandleiherin
person who makes monetary loans at interest, taking personal property as security

pawnshop /ˈpɔnʃɑp/ /ˈpɔːnʃɒp/ n
Pfandhaus
business premises of a pawnbroker

pawpaw n
Asimina Papau
fruit

pax /pæks/ n
Pax
passenger; passengers

pay /peɪ/ v
lohnen bezahlen
to be profitable
gebühren schenken
to give (e.g. attention)
bezahlen zahlen
to give money in exchange for goods or services

pay TV n
Bezahlfernsehen Pay-TV
subscription-based television services

pay a visit v
einen Besuch abstatten
to visit

pay attention v
aufpassen beachten Aufmerksamkeit schenken achten achtgeben
to be attentive

pay back /peɪ bæk/ v
heimzahlen revanchieren sich rächen vergelten
to exact revenge
zurückzahlen
to repay

pay day n
Zahltag
the day of the week/month etc. when wages are received

pay for v
zahlen
exchange for
held accountable for

pay gap /ˈpeɪ ɡæp/ n
Lohngefälle
difference in salaries between one group and another

pay grade n
Besoldungsgruppe Gehaltsstufe
level indicating a base salary

pay off v
auszahlen sich lohnen
to become worthwhile; to produce a net benefit
bestechen
to bribe, especially to deter oversight
abbezahlen auszahlen
to pay back (repay, pay off) the entirety of a loan, thereby effecting the release of a lien on
abzahlen zurückzahlen
to pay back; to repay

pay one's last respects v
die letzte Ehre erweisen

pay the bills v
die Rechnungen bezahlen
provide enough income

pay-off /ˈpeɪ.ɒf/ /ˈpeɪ.ɔːf/ n
Bestechungsgeld Schmiergeld Schmiergeldzahlung
a bribe
Auszahlung
a payment
Ausgleichszahlung
a reward

payback /ˈpeɪbæk/ n
Rache Revanche
an act of revenge

payday /ˈpeɪdeɪ/ n
Zahltag
day on which an employee's salary is paid

payer /ˈpeɪ.ɚ/ n
Zahler Zahlerin
one who pays

payload /ˈpeɪloʊd/ n
Nutzlast
That part of a cargo that produces revenue
That part of a rocket, missile}} or torpedo that is not concerned with propulsion or guidance
The total weight of passengers, crew, equipment and cargo carried by an aircraft or spacecraft

payment /ˈpeɪmənt/ n
Zahlung
a sum of money paid in exchange for goods or services
Bezahlung Zahlung
the act of paying

payment order n
Zahlungsanweisung
instruction to pay or cause a bank to pay an amount of money

payment terminal n
Kartenlesegerät

payphone n
Münzfernsprecher Münztelefon
a public telephone

payroll /ˈpeɪɹoʊl/ /ˈpeɪɹəʊl/ n
Gehaltsabrechnung Lohn- und Gehaltsabteilung
calculation of salaries and wages, department that does this
Lohnliste Gehaltsliste
list of employees who receive salary or wages, together with the amounts due to each
Gehaltskosten Lohnkosten
total sum of money paid to employees

payslip n
Gehaltsabrechnung Entgeltabrechnung
document of employee's wage or salary

paywall /ˈpeɪ.wɔːl/ n
Bezahlschranke Paywall
a feature of a website that only allows access to paying subscribers

pea /piː/ n
Erbse
edible seed
plant

peace /piːs/ n
Frieden Friede
harmony; lack of conflict in personal relations
Frieden Friede Scheinfriede
state of being free from war
Frieden Ruhe
state of mind
Frieden Ruhe Friede
tranquility, quiet, harmony; absence of violence

peace bond n
Kontaktverbot
Court order forbidding one party to bother another

peace of mind n
Seelenfrieden
absence of mental stress

peace pipe n
Calumet Friedenspfeife Kalumet
pipe

peace process n
Friedensprozess
negotiations

peace treaty n
Friedensvertrag Frieden
an agreement to end fighting or conflict

peaceable /ˈpiːsəb(ə)l/ adj
friedliebend
in favour of peace

peaceful /ˈpiːsfəl/ adj
friedfertig friedlich
inclined to peace; peaceable
friedlich
not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil
motionless and calm; placid

peaceful coexistence n
friedliche Koexistenz
mutual non-interference

peacefully /ˈpiːsfəli/ adv
friedlich
in a peaceful manner

peacemaker n
Friedensstifter Friedensstifterin
someone who restores peace, especially by settling disputes

peacetime n
Friedenszeit
period of peace

peach /piːt͡ʃ/ n
Pfirsich Pfirsichbaum
fruit
Pfirsichbaum Pfirsich
tree

peach blossom n
Pfirsichblüte
flower
Roseneule
moth

peachfuzz n
Pfirsichflaum
fuzz on the skin of a peach
soft, scanty beard of an adolescent male

peachick n
Pfauenjunges Pfauenküken Pfaujunges Pfauküken
peachick, young or baby peafowl

peachy /ˈpiːtʃi/ adj
pfirsichartig pfirsichhaft pfirsichähnlich
like a peach
schick toll
very good

peacock /ˈpikɑk/ /ˈpiːkɒk/ n
Pfau Pfauhahn
pheasant of one of the genera Pavo and Afropavo

peafowl /ˈpiːˌfaʊl/ n
Pfau
a pheasant of the genus Pavo or Afropavo

peahen /ˈpiː.hɛn/ n
Pfauhenne
female of peafowl

peak /piːk/ n
Gipfel
mountain top
Maximum
point where a function attains a maximum

peal /piːl/ n
Dröhnen
loud sound

peanut /ˈpinət/ /ˈpiːˌnʌt/ n
Erdnuss
a legume resembling a nut

peanut butter /ˈpi.nʌtˌbʌ.tɚ/ /ˈpiːnʌtˌbʌ.tə/ n
Erdnussbutter Erdnusscreme Erdnussmus
spread made from ground peanuts

peanut milk n
Erdnussmilch
milky liquid from peanuts

peanuts /ˈpinəts/ /ˈpiːˌnʌts/ n
für einen Apfel und ein Ei
insignificant amount of money

pear /pɛə/ /pɛɚ/ n
Birne
fruit
Birne Birnbaum
tree
Birnbaumholz Birnenholz Birnholz
wood of the pear tree

pear tree n
Birnbaum
a tree of the genus Pyrus

pear-shaped adj
birnenförmig
shaped like a pear

pearl /pɜːl/ /pɝl/ n
Perle
rounded shelly concretion produced by certain mollusks

pearl barley n
Graupen Perlgraupen
barley with the husk and bran removed

pearl necklace n
Perlenkette
necklace made of pearls

pearl of wisdom n
Perle der Weisheit
succinct, insightful saying, piece of advice, or moral precept

pearlwort n
Mastkraut
plant of genus Sagina

pearly antshrike n
Kurzschwanz-Ameisenwürger
passerine bird

pearmain /ˈpɛːmeɪn/ n
Parmäne
apple

pearwood n
Birnbaumholz Birnenholz Birnholz
wood of the pear tree

peasant /ˈpɛzənt/ n
Bauer Landarbeiter Landmann
Bauer Dorfbewohnerin Dörflerin Bauernbub Bauernjunge Bauernmädchen
country person
Bauer Bäuerin Bauernschaft Bauerntum Kleinbauer Kleinbäuerin
member of the agriculture low class
Bauer Banause Banausin Bauernlümmel Plebejer Plebejerin
uncouth, crude, or ill-bred person

peasantry n
Bauernschaft
impoverished rural farm workers

peat /piːt/ n
Torf
soil

peat bog n
Torfmoor
bog composed of peat

peatland n
Moor

pebble /ˈpɛb.əl/ n
Kieselstein Kiesel Stein Steinchen
stone

pebble-bed reactor n
Kugelhaufenreaktor
form of nuclear reactor

pebibyte n
Pebibyte
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pecan /piːˈkæn/ /piːˈkɑːn/ /pəˈkɑːn/ /pəˈkɔːn/ /pɪˈkæn/ /pɪˈkɑːn/ /ˈpiːkæn/ /ˈpiːkɑːn/ /ˈpiːkən/ /ˈpɪkæn/ n
Pekannuss
nut
Pekannussbaum
tree

pecan pie n
Pekannusskuchen
pie made from corn syrup and pecans

peccary n
Nabelschweine Pekari
a family of mammals related to pigs and hippos

peck /pɛk/ n
Schnabelhieb
act of striking with a beak
Bussi Küsschen flüchtiger Kuss
short kiss
Haufen Menge
great deal; a large or excessive quantity
Viertelscheffel
one quarter of a bushel, eight quarts

peck /pɛk/ v
einen flüchtigen Kuss geben flüchtig küssen
to kiss
picken
to strike or pierce with the beak or similar
die Tastatur im Einfingersuchsystem bedienen mit dem Adlersuchsystem schreiben
to type key by key

pecker /ˈpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
Picker
someone who or something that pecks

pecking order n
Hackordnung
The usually informal hierarchy of authority or command, often partial or approximate

peckish adj
hungrig
mildly hungry

pectoral /pɛkˈtɔɹəl/ adj
Brust pektoral
of or pertaining to the breast or chest

pectoral sandpiper n
Graubruststrandläufer Graubrust-Strandläufer
Calidris melanotos

pectus excavatum n
Trichterbrust
deformity

peculiar /pɛ.ˈkjuː.ljʊəɹ/ [pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uljʊɹ̠] [pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uːljʊə] adj
merkwürdig seltsam
out of the ordinary

peculiarity n
Besonderheit
that which is peculiar
Einzigartigkeit Singularität
the quality or state of being peculiar

pecuniary /pəˈkjuniɛɹi/ /pɪˈkjuːn(jə)ɹi/ adj
Geld monetär
of or relating to money

pedagogical adj
pädagogisch
of, or relating to pedagogy

pedagogue n
Pädagoge Pädagogin
a teacher

pedagogy /ˈpɛdəˌɡoʊdʒi/ n
Pädagogik
profession of teaching

pedal /ˈpiːdəl/ /ˈpɛdəl/ adj
Fuß
of or relating to the foot

pedal /ˈpiːdəl/ /ˈpɛdəl/ n
Pedal
lever operated by one's foot

pedal /ˈpiːdəl/ /ˈpɛdəl/ v
in die Pedale treten pedalieren
to operate a pedal

pedal car n
Tretauto
toy car with pedals

pedalo /ˈpɛdələʊ/ n
Tretboot Pedalos
small boat propelled by pedals

pedant /ˈpɛdənt/ n
Pedant Pedantin
person overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning

pedantic /pəˈdæn.tɪk/ adj
pedantisch
like a pedant
being showy of one's knowledge

pedantry /ˈpɛd.ən.tɹi/ n
Pedanterie
overly ambitious display of learning

peddle /ˈpɛdəl/ v
verbreiten
to spread or cause to spread

peddler n
Hausierer
itinerant seller of small goods

pederast /ˈpɛd.ɚ.ɹæst/ n
Päderast
practitioner of pederasty

pederastic adj
päderastisch
relating or pertaining to pederasty

pederasty /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹæs.ti/ /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹəs.ti/ n
Päderastie
pederasty

pedestal /ˈpɛdɪstəl/ n
Sockel Auflagebock Auflager Basis Bock Gestell
the base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp, or the like

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ adj
Fuß- Fußgänger- Geh- fuß- fußgänger- geh-
of or intended for pedestrians
erdgebunden nüchtern prosaisch schwunglos umständlich
ordinary

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ n
Fußgänger Fußgängerin Passantin Fußgeher Fußgeherin Passant
somebody walking rather than using a vehicle

pedestrian crossing n
Fußgängerübergang
place for pedestrians to cross a street

pedestrianization n
Umwandlung in eine Fußgängerzone Umwandlung zur Fußgängerzone
the restriction of access to a street to pedestrians only

pedestrianize v
in eine Fußgängerzone umwandeln zur Fußgängerzone umwandeln
restrict access to a street to pedestrians only

pediatrician /piːdɪəˈtɹɪʃən/ /ˌpidi.əˈtɹɪʃən/ n
Kinderarzt Kinderärztin
physician who specialises in pediatrics

pediatrics n
Pädiatrie Kinderheilkunde
branch of medicine

pedicab /ˈpɛdiˌkæb/ n
Fahrradrikscha
vehicle

pedicel /ˈpɛdɪsəl/ n
Blütenstiel Blütenstängel
stalk of an individual flower

pedicure n
Pediküre Fußpflege
superficial cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails

pedicurist n
Fußpfleger Fußpflegerin
pedicurist

pedigree /ˈpɛd.ɪ.ɡɹi/ n
Ahnentafel
chart of ancestors

pedigree collapse n
Ahnenschwund
phenomenon in genealogy

pediment /ˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/ n
Giebeldreieck
architectural element

pedobaptism /piːdəʊˈbæptɪzəm/ /pɛdoʊˈbæptɪzəm/ n
Kindertaufe Kleinkindstaufe Kleinkindtaufe Säuglingstaufe
baptism of infants or young children

pedodontist n
Kinderzahnarzt
specialist in pediatric dentistry

pedology n
Pedologie
soil science
Pädologie
study of children's behaviour

pedometer n
Schrittzähler
device

pedophile /ˈpe.dəˌfɑel/ /ˈpiː.dəˌfaɪl/ /ˈpɛ.dəˌfaɪl/ n
Pädophiler
an adult who is sexually attracted to children

pedophilia /ˌpe.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpiː.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛ.dəˈfi.li.ə/ n
Pädophilie
sexual feeling or desire by adults towards children

pedophilic adj
pädophil
of, relating to, or pertaining to pedophilia

pedosexual adj
pädosexuell
constituting sexual activity between adults and children

pedosexual n
Pädosexuelle Pädosexueller
adult who is sexually active with children

pedosexuality n
Pädosexualität
sexual activity between an adult and a child

pee n
Pisse Pipi

pee v
Pipi machen pinkeln pullern

peek /piːk/ v
gucken linsen lugen
To look slyly, or with the eyes half closed, or through a crevice; to peep
im Speicher nachsehen
computing: To retrieve the value from a memory address

peek-a-boo bra n
nippelfreier BH
A bra that is more revealing than usual

peekaboo n
Guck-guck-Spiel
game for small children

peel /piːl/ [pʰiːɫ] n
Schale
skin of a fruit
Brotschieber Ofenschaufel Ofenschieber
spadelike implement for removing loaves from an oven

peel /piːl/ [pʰiːɫ] v
schälen
to remove skin

peel off v
abblättern
to separate

peeler /ˈpiːlə/ /ˈpiːlɚ/ n
Kartoffelschäler
kitchen utensil

peen /piːn/ n
Finne Kugel
end of the head of a hammer opposite the main hammering end

peep /pip/ /piːp/ n
spähen
look

peep /pip/ /piːp/ v
lugen
to look

peephole /piphoʊl/ /piːphəʊl/ /pʰiphoʊɫ/ n
Türspion Spion
hole

peeping tom n
Spanner Voyeur
person who secretly watches someone to gain sexual pleasure

peepshow n
Peepshow
sex show

peer /piɹ/ /pɪə/ n
Adelige Adeliger Edelfrau Edelmann
noble
Beaufsichtigender Ebenbürtiger Fachkollege Gleichaltrige Gleichaltriger Kollege
someone or something of equal level

peer /piɹ/ /pɪə/ v
spähen
to look with difficulty or as if searching

peer pressure n
Gruppenzwang
encouragement by one's peers

peer review n
Kreuzgutachten Peer-Review
scholarly process

peerage n
Adel
peers as a group
Adelstitel
the rank or title of a peer

peerless adj
unerreicht
without peer or equal

peeve /piːv/ n
Beschwernis Kränkung Kümmernis Missstand Mißstand Ärger
annoyance or grievance

peeve /piːv/ v
bedrücken fuchsen nerven quälen reizen sich ärgern
annoy; vex

peevish /ˈpivɪʃ/ /ˈpiːvɪʃ/ adj
gereizt mürrisch quengelig verdrießlich verdrossen
constantly complaining

peg /pɛɡ/ n
Stift
(cribbage)
Holzdübel Pflock
a cylindrical object
Wäscheklammer
a protrusion used to hang things on

peg /pɛɡ/ v
schätzen
(cribbage) To move one's pegs to indicate points scored
To indicate or ascribe an attribute to
anklammern
To affix or pin
klammern
To fasten using a peg
werfen
To throw

pegasus n
Pegasus
winged horse

pejorative /pəˈdʒɔɹəɾɪv/ /pɪˈdʒɒɹətɪv/ adj
pejorativ abwertend abschätzig herabsetzend verschlechternd verschlimmernd
disparaging, belittling or derogatory

pejorative /pəˈdʒɔɹəɾɪv/ /pɪˈdʒɒɹətɪv/ n
Pejorativum pejorativ
disparaging, belittling or derogatory word or expression

pelargonium n
Geranie Pelargonie
flower of the genus Pelargonium

peled n
Peledmaräne
Coregonus peled

pelican /ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən/ n
Pelikan
any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae

pellagra /pɪˈlaɡɹə/ n
Pellagra
disease

pellet /ˈpɛlɪt/ n
Gewölle
Compressed byproduct of digestion regurgitated by owls

pelletize v
pelletieren
to form into pellets

pelmeni n
Pelmeni Pirogge
Russian dumplings

peloton n
Peloton Hauptfeld
main group of riders in a cycling race

pelt /pɛlt/ n
Haut
human skin
Balg Pelz
skin of a beast with the hair on

pelt /pɛlt/ v
einen Geschosshagel niedergehen lassen
to bombard
düsen rasen sausen
to move rapidly
niederprasseln prasseln
to rain heavily
bewerfen
to throw

pelvic fin n
Bauchflosse
either of a pair of fins

pelvic floor n
Beckenboden
muscular partition

pelvis /ˈpɛlvɪs/ n
Becken
bone

pemmican /ˈpɛmɪkən/ n
Pemmikan
food mixture

pen /pɛn/ /pɪn/ n
Pferch Zwinger
enclosure (enclosed area) for animals
Arrestzelle Karzer Zelle
prison cell
Feder Schreiber Schreibstil
writer, or his style
Stift Federhalter Kugelschreiber Füllhalter
writing tool
Schwanenweibchen Schwänin weiblicher Schwan
female swan

pen /pɛn/ /pɪn/ v
einpferchen einsperren
to enclose
niederschreiben verfassen
to write

pen name n
Künstlername Schriftstellername
writer's pseudonym

pen pal n
Brieffreund Brieffreundin
friend with whom one communicates using letters

penal colony n
Strafkolonie
colonial territory

penalty /ˈpɛnəlti/ n
Strafe
punishment for violating rules of procedure
legal sentence

penalty area n
Strafraum
area on a soccer pitch

penalty corner n
Strafecke
penalty

penalty kick n
Strafstoß Elfmeter
(soccer) a form of direct free kick

penalty mark n
Elfmeterpunkt
spot from where penalty kicks are taken

penalty shootout n
Elfmeterschießen Penaltyschiessen
a series of penalty kicks

penalty spot n
Elfmeterpunkt
spot from where penalty kicks are taken

penance /ˈpɛn.əns/ n
Bußsakrament
sacrament in some churches
Buße Bußleistung Bußverfahren Bußwerk Bußübung Pönitenz
voluntary self-imposed punishment

penchant /ˈpɑːnʃɑn/ /ˈpɛnt͡ʃənt/ n
Neigung Hang Vorliebe
taste, liking, or inclination (for)

pencil /ˈpɛnsəl/ /ˈpɛnsɪl/ n
Bleistift Buntstift
graphite writing-instrument
Griffel Tafelstift
slate writing-instrument

pencil case /ˈpɛnsəl ˌkeɪs/ n
Federmäppchen Mäppchen Federkasten Federpennal Griffelschachtel Schlampermäppchen
object purposed to contain stationery

pencil holder n
Stifteköcher

pencil pusher n
Bleistiftstämmer Sesselfurzer
one who does office work

pencil sharpener n
Anspitzer Bleistiftspitzer Griffelspitzer Stiftspitzer
device used to sharpen pencils

pencil skirt n
Bleistiftrock
very narrow skirt

pendant /ˈpɛnd(ə)nt/ n
Anhänger
a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck

pendentive n
Pendentif
triangular section of vaulting

pending /ˈpɛndɪŋ/ adj
anhängig schwebend
about to happen; imminent or impending
anstehend
awaiting a conclusion or a confirmation
in Bearbeitung
begun but not completed

pendulum /ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/ /ˈpɪnd͡ʒələm/ n
Pendel
body suspended from a fixed support

pendulum clock n
Pendeluhr
clock that uses a pendulum

penetrable adj
durchlässig
capable of being penetrated

penetrate /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/ v
eindringen penetrieren
enter into
penetrieren
insert the penis into an opening, such as a vagina

penetration /pɛnɪˈtɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Penetration
act of penetrating

penguin /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/ /ˈpɪŋɡwɪn/ n
Pinguin
flightless sea bird

peniaphobia n
Peniaphobie
fear of poverty and/or poor people

penicillin /ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪn/ n
Penizillin Penicillin
penicillin

penile /ˈpiːnaɪl/ adj
penil
having to do with the penis

peninsula /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.sə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə/ n
Halbinsel
piece of land projecting into water

penis /ˈpinɪs/ /ˈpiːnɪs/ n
Penis Glied Schwanz Gerät Teil männliches Glied

penis envy n
Penisneid
unconscious desire

penis worm n
Priapswurm
marine worm of the phylum Priapulida

penitence n
Buße Bußfertigkeit Reue
condition of being penitent

penitent /ˈpɛnɪtənt/ adj
bußfertig reuig reumütig
Feeling pain or sorrow on account of sins or offenses; repentant; contrite; sincerely affected by a sense of guilt, and resolved on amendment of life

penitent /ˈpɛnɪtənt/ n
Beichtkind
one under the direction of a confessor
Büßer
one undergoing penance
Bußfertiger Reumütiger
one who repents of sin

penitente n
Büßerschnee Zackenfirn
A tall thin blade of hardened snow or ice, found closely spaced in large quantities at high altitudes

penitentiary /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/ n
Gefängnis
prison

penknife n
Taschenmesser
small pocketknife

penmanship n
Handschrift Kalligrafie Schönschreiben Schönschrift gute
art of good handwriting

pennant /ˈpɛnənt/ n
Signalflagge Wimpel
flag on ship to represent special condition

penniless /ˈpɛ.nɪ.ləs/ adj
mittellos ohne Geld ohne einen Pfennig
utterly without money

pennon /ˈpɛnən/ n
Wimpel
a thin triangular flag or streamer

penny /pəni/ /ˈpɛ.ni/ n
Penny
1/100 of a pound sterling or British pound

penny farthing n
Hochrad
bicycle

penny pincher n
Pfennigfuchser
one who spends little money

pennyroyal /pɛnɪˈɹɔɪəl/ n
Flohkraut Polei Polei-Minze Poleiminze
Mentha pulegium

penology n
Pönologie
study of punishment and prevention of crime

pension /ˈpɛnʃ(ə)n/ n
Pension
boarding house
Pension Rente
regular payment due to a person in consideration of past services

pension /ˈpɛnʃ(ə)n/ v
in den Ruhestand versetzen
to force to retire

pension fund n
Pensionsfonds
pool of assets

pensioner /ˈpɛnʃənə/ /ˈpɛnʃənɚ/ n
Rentner Rentnerin Pensionär Pensionärin
someone who lives on a pension

pensive /ˈpɛn.sɪv/ adj
nachdenklich gedankenvoll gedankenverloren
having the appearance of thinking
nachdenklich gedankenverloren
looking thoughtful or sad

pent roof n
klebdach

pentacarbon dioxide n
Pentakohlenstoffdioxid
linear oxocarbon

pentachloride n
Pentachlorid
pentachloride

pentagon /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɑn/ /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡən/ n
Fünfeck Pentagon
a polygon with five sides and five angles

pentagram n
Pentagramm
shape of five-pointed star

pentahedron /ˌpɛntaˈhiːdɹən/ n
Pentaeder
solid geometric figure

pentalogy n
Pentalogie
series of five related works of art

pentameter n
Fünfheber
line in a poem
poetic metre

pentane n
Pentan
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₅H12

pentarchic adj
pentarchisch

pentarchy n
Pentarchie

pentasyllabic /ˌpen.tə.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ /ˌpɛn.tə.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
fünfsilbig
having five syllables

pentathlete /ˈpɛn.tæθ.lit/ n
Fünfkämpfer Fünfkämpferin
An athlete who competes in the pentathlon

pentavalent adj
fünfwertig
having a valence of 5

penthouse /ˈpɛnthaʊs/ n
Penthouse
an apartment or suite on the top floor of a tall building

pentol n
Pentol
organic compound

penult /ˈpiːˌnʌlt/ n
Silbe Vorendsilbe vorletzte
next-to-last syllable of a word

penultimate /pɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
vorletzt
next-to-last in a sequence

penultimate /pɪˈnʌltɪmət/ n
vorletzt
something right before the last one

penumbra /pəˈnʌmbɹə/ n
Halbschatten
partially shaded area around a shadow, especially an eclipse
Penumbra
region around a sunspot

peon /ˈpi.ɑn/ /ˈpiː.ən/ n
Peon
peasant or serf

peony /ˈpiːəni/ n
Pfingstrose Päonie
Paeonia genus of flowering plants

people /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpəl/ n
Leute Menschen
a body of human beings; a group of two or more persons
Volk
a group of persons forming or belonging to a particular nation etc.
the mass of community as distinguished from a special class
Leute Volk
a group of persons regarded as being employees etc.
Angehörigen Familie Verwandten
a person's ancestors, relatives or family

people /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpəl/ v
bevölkern
to fill with people
bevölkern besiedeln bewohnen
to inhabit, to occupy

people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones proverb
das sagt der Richtige du hast es nötig ein Esel schilt den andern Langohr man sollte zuerst vor der eigenen Haustür fegen wer im Glashaus sitzt, sollte nicht mit Steinen werfen
one shouldn't criticize others for having the same fault

people's army n
Volksarmee
communist-based military organization

people's republic n
Volksrepublik
self-designation of states with Marxist-Leninist governments

pep talk /ˈpɛp tɔːk/ /ˈpɛp ˌtɔk/ n
Aufmunterung
a rallying speech made to instill enthusiasm

pepper /ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/ n
Paprikaschote
fruit of the capsicum
Pfeffer Pfefferstrauch
plant
Pfeffer
spice

pepper /ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/ v
pfeffern
add pepper to

pepper mill n
Pfeffermühle
a small handheld grinder

pepper shaker n
Pfefferstreuer
a small container designed to hold pepper and facilitate sprinkling it

pepper spray n
Pfefferspray
non-lethal riot-control agent

peppercorn /ˈpɛpəkɔːn/ /ˈpɛpɚkɔɹn/ n
Pfefferkorn
the seeds of the plant Piper nigrum

peppermint /ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/ /ˈpɛpɚˌmɪnt/ n
Pfefferminz Pfefferminzbonbon
confection
Pfefferminze
herb

pepperwort /ˈpɛpəwəːt/ n
Kressen
plant in the genus Lepidium

pepsin /ˈpɛpsɪn/ n
Pepsin
digestive enzyme

peptic ulcer n
Magengeschwür
ulcer

peptide n
Peptid
class of organic compounds

per /pɜː(ɹ)/ /pɝ/ preposition
gemäß
in accordance with
pro
used in expressing ratios of units
durch
via

per capita adj
Pro-Kopf-
per person

per capita adv
pro Kopf
per person

per pale adv
gespalten
heraldry: perpendicularly to the horizontal plane

per se /pəːˈseɪ/ /pɚːˈseɪ/ adv
bezeichnungsgemäß entsprechend seinem Namen
as such; as one would expect from the name
per se an sich
by itself

perceive /pəˈsiːv/ /pɚˈsiv/ v
wahrnehmen
to understand

perceived temperature n
gefühlte Temperatur
apparent temperature of the environment

percent /pəˈsɛnt/ /pɜɹ.sɛnt/ n
Prozent Perzent vom Hundert
a part or other object per hundred

percentage /pəˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ /pɚˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ n
Prozentsatz
part of a whole
prozentualer Anteil Prozentsatz
share of the profits

percentage point n
Prozentpunkt
unit of the difference of two percentages

percentile n
Perzentil
any of the ninety-nine points

perceptible /pəˈsɛptɪbl̩/ /pɚˈsɛptəbl̩/ adj
fühlbar spürbar wahrnehmbar
able to be perceived

perception /pəˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ /pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ n
Wahrnehmung Perzeption
conscious understanding of something

perch /pɜːtʃ/ /pɝtʃ/ n
Barsch
fish of the genus Perca
Hühnerstange
rod used by bird

perch /pɜːtʃ/ /pɝtʃ/ v
niederlassen niedersetzen setzen
to rest on a perch, to roost

perchlorate n
Perchlorat
salt

percolate /ˈpəɹkoʊleɪt/ /ˈpɜkəʊleɪt/ n
Filtrat
liquid that has been percolated

percolate /ˈpəɹkoʊleɪt/ /ˈpɜkəʊleɪt/ v
aufbrühen
versickern
(intransitive) drain through a porous substance
durchsickern
(intransitive) spread slowly or gradually
filtern filtrieren
(transitive) pass a liquid through a porous substance

percolation n
Perkolation Durchsickerung Versickerung
seepage or filtration of a liquid

percussion /pɚˈkʌʃən/ n
Perkussion
music: section of percussion instruments

percussion instrument n
Schlaginstrument
type of instrument

percussionist n
Schlagzeuger Schlagzeugerin
musician

percutaneous /pɜːkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ adj
perkutan transdermal transkutan
taking place through the skin

perdition /pɜː(ɹ).ˈdɪ.ʃən/ n
Verdammnis ewige
eternal damnation
Hölle
hell

peregrine falcon /ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfælkən/ n
Wanderfalke
Falco peregrinus

peremptory /pəˈɹɛmptəɹi/ adj
entschieden unabweisbar
(law) Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal

perennial /pəˈɹɛni.əl/ adj
mehrjährig
(of a plant) Having a life cycle of more than two years
dauerhaft
enduring; lasting; timeless
ganzjährig
lasting or remaining active throughout the year, or all the time
wiederkehrend
recurrent; appearing or recurring again and again

perestroika /pɛɹ.ɪˈstɹɔi.kə/ pn
Perestroika Umbau Umgestaltung
reform in the Soviet Union in 1980s

perfect /ˈpɜː.fɪkt/ /ˈpɝfɪkt/ adj
perfekt vollkommen
fitting its definition precisely
without fault or mistake

perfect /ˈpɜː.fɪkt/ /ˈpɝfɪkt/ v
vervollkommnen perfektionieren vollenden
make perfect

perfect field n
perfekte Körper vollkommene Körper
field such that every irreducible polynomial over it has distinct roots

perfect fifth n
reine Quinte
interval between the first and second overtones or of seven semitones

perfect number n
perfekte Zahl vollkommene Zahl ideale Zahl
a number that is the sum of all of its divisors except itself

perfect pitch n
Tonhöhengedächtnis absolutes Gehör
ability

perfect storm n
Verkettung unglücklicher Umstände
situation

perfection /pɚˈfɛkʃən/ n
Perfektion Vollkommenheit
being perfect

perfectionism n
Perfektionismus
a dislike for anything less than perfection

perfectionist adj
perfektionistisch
inclined or related to perfectionism

perfectionist n
Perfektionist Perfektionistin
person who does not settle for anything that is not perfect

perfective adj
perfektiv
relative to the perfect tense or perfective aspect

perfective aspect n
Perfektum
grammatical term

perfectly /ˈpɜːfɪktli/ /ˈpɝfɪktli/ adv
durchaus vollkommen
wholly, completely
perfekt
with perfection

perfidious /pəˈfɪdi.əs/ /pɚˈfɪdi.əs/ adj
perfide
pertaining to perfidy

perfidiously adv
heimtückisch treulos
in a perfidious manner

perforate v
perforieren
to pierce or penetrate

perforated adj
perforiert
having a series of holes

perform /pəˈfɔːm/ /pɚˈfɔɹm/ v
leisten
verrichten
to do something
aufführen spielen
to do something in front of an audience

performable adj
ausführbar
able to be performed

performance /pəɹ.ˈfɔɹ.məns/ [pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns] n
Arbeitsleistung Leistung
amount of useful work accomplished
Auftritt Aufführung
live show or concert
Leistung
that which is performed or accomplished
Durchführung Leistung
the act of performing; carrying into execution or action; accomplishment

performance art n
Performance
a form of art

performance bond n
Erfüllungsgarantie
a contractor's bond

performance metric n
Leistungskriterium Leistungsmaß Leistungsmessgröße Leistungsmetrik Performancemaß Performancemetrik
a measurement of performance

performativity n
Performativität

performer /pəˈfɔːmə/ /pɚˈfɔɹmɚ/ n
Interpret Interpretin
performer

performing arts n
Darstellende Kunst
arts involving performance

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ n
Duft Parfüm
pleasant smell
Parfüm Parfum Duftstoff
substance providing a pleasant smell

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ v
parfümieren
to apply perfume to

perfumed adj
parfümiert
scented

perfumer /pəˈfjuːmə/ n
Parfümeur
person who makes or sells perfume

perfumery n
Parfümerie
shop selling perfumes

perfunctory /pəˈfʌŋk.tɹɪ/ /pɚˈfʌŋ.tɚ.i/ adj
flüchtig maschinell
performed out of routine, with little care

perfuse v
durchströmen perfundieren
to permeate or suffuse

pergola /ˈpɜːɡələ/ n
Pergola
framework

perhaps /pəˈhæps/ /pɚˈhæps/ /ˈpɹæps/ adv
vielleicht wohl
indicating a lack of certainty

peri /ˈpɪə.ɹi/ n
Peri
sprite in Persian mythology

pericarp /ˈpɛɹɪˌkɑːp/ n
Perikarp
outermost layer of a ripe fruit or ovary

perichoresis n
Perichorese
doctrine of the Trinity

periclase n
Periklas
a mineral, cubic magnesium oxide

pericope /pəˈɹɪkəpi/ n
Perikope
passage of religious Scripture

pericycle n
Perizykel
cylinder of plant tissue

periegesis /ˌpɛ.ɹi.əˈdʒi.sɪs/ /ˌpɛ.ɹɪ.əˈdʒiː.sɪs/ n
Periegese Periegesis
description of an area or territory

perigee /ˈpɛɹədʒi/ /ˈpɛɹɪdʒiː/ n
Perigäum

perihelion n
Perihel
point where the planet or comet is nearest to the Sun

peril /ˈpɛɹəl/ n
Gefahr Risiko
a situation of serious danger
Risiko
something that causes, contains, or presents danger

perilous /ˈpeɹ.ɪ.ləs/ adj
gefährlich gefahrvoll
dangerous, full of peril

perimeter /pəˈɹɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ n
Umfang
sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object
length of such a boundary
outer limits of an area

perineum /ˌpɛɹ̩.əˈniː.əm/ /ˌpɛɹ̩.ɪˈniː.əm/ n
Perineum Damm
anatomical term

period /ˈpɪəɹɪəd/ interjection
Punkt
and nothing else

period /ˈpɪəɹɪəd/ n
Periode Zeitraum
a length of time
Stunde
division of school day
System
geology: subdivision of an era
Periode Epoche Zeitraum
history: period of time seen as coherent entity
Punkt
punctation mark “.”

periodic /ˌpɜːɹaɪˈɒdɪk/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk/ adj
periodisch
having repeated cycles
occurring at regular intervals

periodic table /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk ˈteɪbəl/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk ˈteɪb(ə)l/ n
Periodensystem
tabular chart of the chemical elements

periodical n
Periodikum
publication that appears at fixed intervals

periodically adv
zeitweise
in a regular, periodic manner

periodicity n
Periodizität
property of being periodic

periodontics n
Parodontologie
study

periodontitis n
Parodontitis
disease of periodontium

perioperative adj
perioperativ
relating to operation

periosteum n
Knochenhaut Periost
membrane surrounding a bone

peripheral /pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/ adj
umliegend peripher
on the periphery or boundary

peripheral device n
Peripheriegerät
device that is outside the computer's system unit

peripheral vision n
peripherale Sicht periphere Sicht peripheres Sehen

periphery /pəˈɹɪfəɹi/ n
Peripherie
outside boundary, parts or surface

periphyton n
Periphyton

periscope n
Periskop
viewing device

perish /ˈpɛɹɪʃ/ v
umkommen ums Leben kommen verderben verenden
die
schlecht werden verderben
pass away

perishable adj
verderblich begrenzt haltbar kurzlebig leichtverderblich vergänglich
liable to perish

perishable n
Leichtverderbliches Verderbliches
food that does not keep
Vergängliches
that which perishes

perispomenon /ˌpɛɹɪˈspəʊmənɒn/ n
Perispomenon
word with a circumflex accent on the last syllable

peristalsis /ˌpɛɹɪˈstalsɪs/ /ˌpɛɹɪˈstælsɪs/ n
Peristaltik
rhythmic contraction of the digestive tract

peritoneum /ˌpɛɹɪtəˈniːəm/ n
Bauchfell Peritoneum
serous membrane in mammals

peritonitis n
Peritonitis Bauchfellentzündung
inflammation of the peritoneum

periwinkle /ˈpɛɹiˌwɪŋkəl/ /ˈpɛɹɪwɪŋk(ə)l/ n
Immergrün
plant
Uferschnecke Strandschnecke
mollusc

perjurer /ˈpəɹdʒəɹəɹ/ n
Meineidige
Someone who has lied under oath

perjury /ˈpɜː(ɹ)dʒəɹi/ n
Meineid
deliberate giving of false or misleading testimony under oath

perk /pɜː(r)k/ n
Vergünstigung Dreingabe Extra Privileg Vorteil
perquisite

perlocution /pɜləʊkjuʃən/ /pɜɹləkjuʃən/ n
Perlokution
effect of utterance

perlustration /pɜːlʌˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
Perlustration
thorough examination of a document or of correspondence

perlèche n
Mundwinkelrhagade
angular cheilitis

permaculture n
Permakultur
agriculture that renews natural resources and enriches local ecosystems

permafrost /ˈpɝməˌfɹɔst/ n
Permafrostboden
permanently frozen ground

permanence /ˈpɜmənəns/ /ˈpɜɹmənəns/ n
Permanenz Dauerhaftigkeit
the state of being permanent

permanent /ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/ adj
permanent ständig
lasting for an indefinitely long time
dauerhaft ständig beständig permanent unbefristet
without end

permanent /ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/ n
Dauerwelle
hair treatment
Permanente
sum over all permutations

permanent marker n
Markierstift Permanentmarker Permanentschreiber
felt-tip pen used to create permanent water-resistant writing

permanganate n
Permanganat
salt of permanganic acid

permeate /ˈpɜːmiˌeɪt/ /ˈpɝmiˌeɪ̯t/ v
durchdringen verbreiten
to enter and spread through; to pervade
durchsickern
to pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement

permille /pə(ɹ)ˈmɪli/ n
Promille
per thousand

permissible adj
zulässig
that is permitted

permission /pəˈmɪʃən/ /pɚˈmɪʃən/ n
Erlaubnis Genehmigung Gestattung
authorisation

permit /pəˈmɪt/ /pɚˈmɪt/ /ˈpɜːmɪt/ /ˈpɝmɪt/ n
Erlaubnis Genehmigung
an artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal

permit /pəˈmɪt/ /pɚˈmɪt/ /ˈpɜːmɪt/ /ˈpɝmɪt/ v
erlauben zulassen genehmigen
allow (something) to happen

permittivity n
Permittivität
property of a dielectric medium

permutate /ˈpɜːmjʊteɪt/ /ˈpɝmjʊteɪt/ v
kombinieren
carry out a permutation upon

permutation n
Permutation
ordering of a set of distinct elements
one-to-one mapping

pernicious /pəˈnɪʃəs/ adj
perniziös tödlich
causing death or injury
bösartig perniziös schädlich verderblich
causing much harm

pernickety /pɜː(ɹ)ˈnɪk.ɪ.ti/ adj
eigen etepetete heikel kleinlich penibel pingelig
paying undue attention to minor details

pernoctation n
Übernachtung
an overnight stay

peroral adj
peroral
by way of the mouth

peroration /pɛɹɒˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Redeschluss Zusammenfassung
conclusion of a discourse

perovskite n
Perowskit
a mineral, calcium titanate

peroxide n
Peroxid
chemical compound with two oxygen atoms

peroxodiphosphoric acid n
Peroxodiphosphorsäure
oxidizing agent H₄P₂O₈

peroxophosphoric acid n
Peroxophosphorsäure

peroxymolybdate n
Peroxomolybdat

perpendicular /pɝ.pɛnˈdɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
rechtwinklig senkrecht lotrecht perpendikular perpendikulär
at or forming a right angle to

perpendicular /pɝ.pɛnˈdɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ n
Bleilot Senkblei
device
Lotrechte Senkrechte
line or plane

perpetrate /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pə.ˌtɹaɪt/ v
begehen verüben
to be guilty of, or responsible for; to commit

perpetration n
Täterschaft
act of perpetrating
Vergehen
something that is perpetrated

perpetrator /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pɪ.ˌtɹeɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
Täter Täterin Schuldige Schuldiger
one who perpetrates

perpetual /pəˈpɛtʃʊəl/ /pɚˈpɛtʃuəl/ adj
ewig fortwährend

perpetual motion machine n
Perpetuum mobile
hypothetical device

perpetuate v
verewigen
to make perpetual

perplex /pəˈplɛks/ /pɚˈplɛks/ v
verwirren
To cause to feel baffled

perplexed /pəˈplɛkst/ /pɚˈplɛkst/ adj
verblüfft
bewildered
perplex verdutzt
confused or puzzled

perplexity /pəɹˈplɛksədi/ /pəˈplɛksɪti/ n
Perplexität
Quality of being confused or puzzled

perquisite /ˈpɜɹkwəzɪt/ /ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt/ n
Extra Vergünstigung Zusatzleistung
benefit beyond salary
Vergütung
gratuity
Privileg Vorrecht
privilege

perry /ˈpɛɹi/ n
Birnenmost Birnenwein
Beverage from pears

persecute /ˈpɝsəkjut/ v
belästigen drangsalieren haschen plagen
to harass with importunity
verfolgen bedrängen peinigen schikanieren
to pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict

persecution /ˌpɜːsəˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/ n
Verfolgung
a program or campaign to subjugate or eliminate a specific group of people
Verfolgung Belästigung Drangsalierung Plage Schikane
the act of persecuting

perseverance /ˌpɜː(ɹ)səˈvɪəɹəns/ n
Ausdauer Beharrlichkeit Durchhaltevermögen
persistent determination to adhere to a course of action; insistence

perseverant /pəsɪˈvɪəɹənt/ /pɚsɪˈvɪɹənt/ adj
beharrlich
enduring

persevere v
beharren ausharren durchhalten ausdauern nicht aufgeben standhaft bleiben
persist steadfastly

persevering adj
ausdauernd ausharrend beharrend beharrlich durchhaltend standhaft
tending to persevere

persiflage /ˈpɜː.sɪ.flɑːʒ/ /ˈpɝː.sɪ.flɑːʒ/ n
Persiflage
good-natured banter; raillery

persimmon /pəɹˈsɪmən/ /pɜːˈsɪmən/ /ˈpɜːsəmən/ n
Persimone Kaki
fruit
Persimonenbaum
tree

persipan n
Persipan
marzipan-like substance made from peach or apricot pits

persist /pɚˈsɪst/ v
beharren
continue to exist

persistence /pəˈsɪst(ə)ns/ n
Ausdauer Bestand Beständigkeit
property of being persistent

persistence hunting n
Hetzjagd

persistency /pəˈsɪst(ə)nsi/ n
Ausdauer Beharrlichkeit Hartnäckigkeit
state or characteristic of being persistent

persistent /pəˈsɪstənt/ /pɚˈsɪstənt/ adj
anhaltend ständig
indefinitely continuous
ausdauernd beharrlich hartnäckig
refusing to give up

person /ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/ n
Person
grammar: linguistic category
specifically a human being
any individual or formal organization with standing before the courts
Person Mensch
individual
Körper Person
the physical body seen as distinct from the mind

persona /pɜː(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə/ /pɝˈsoʊnə/ n
Persona
the appearance one presents to the world

persona non grata /pə(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə nɒn ˈɡɹɑːtə/ n
Persona non grata
a person who is not welcome

personable /ˈpɜː(ɹ)sənəbəl/ adj
ansehnlich freundlich sympathisch von angenehmer Erscheinung
having pleasing appearance or manner

personage /ˈpɜːsənɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɝsənɪd͡ʒ/ n
Persönlichkeit
a famous or important person

personal /ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl/ /ˈpɜː.sən.əl/ adj
Personal
grammar: denoting person
persönlich
of or pertaining to a particular person

personal computer n
Personalcomputer
small computer for use by one person at a time

personal data n
personenbezogene Daten

personal digital assistant n
Personal Digital Assistant
hand-held electronic organizer

personal hygiene n
Körperpflege Personalhygiene
personal hygiene

personal lubricant n
Gleitcreme Gleitgel Gleitmittel
lubricant used during human sexual activity

personal pronoun n
Personalpronomen
part of speech

personality /pɜːsəˈnælətɪ/ /ˌpɝsəˈnælɪti/ n
Persönlichkeit
set of qualities that make a person distinct from other people
celebrity

personality disorder n
Persönlichkeitsstörung
class of mental disorders

personalization /ˌpɜːs(ə)nəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌpɝs(ə)nəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
Personalisierung
act of personalizing

personalize v
personalisieren
adapt to an individual

personally /ˈpɜːsnəli/ adv
personaliter persönlich
concerning oneself
in person

personification n
Personifizierung
artistic representation of an abstract quality as a human
Personifikation Personifizierung Prosopopöie Personbildung Personendichtung
literary device
Personifizierung Personifikation
person, thing or name typifying a certain quality or idea

personify v
personifizieren
to be an example of
to create a representation in the form of a character

personnel /pɜː.səˈnɛl/ /pɝ.səˈnɛl/ /pɵː.sɘˈnɛl/ n
Personal
employees, office staff

perspective /pɚˈspɛktɪv/ n
Perspektive
appearance of depth in objects
choice of a single point of view
technique of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface
Aussicht
view, vista or outlook

perspicacious /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
scharfsehend
scharfsinnig
showing keen insight

perspicaciously adv
scharfsinnig
with sharp of sight

perspicacity /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ə.tiː/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkæs.ə.tiː/ n
Scharfsinn
Scharfsinn Weitblick
Acute discernment or understanding; insight

perspiration /ˌpɜːspəˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌpɝspəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
Schwitzen
process of perspiring

persuade /pəˈsweɪd/ /pɚˈsweɪd/ v
überreden gewinnen
convince

persuasion /pəˈsweɪʒ(ə)n/ /pɚˈsweɪʒən/ n
Überzeugung
a strongly held conviction, opinion or belief
a sort, type, or kind with respect to convictions and beliefs
Überredungskunst
one's power of persuading
Überredung
the act of persuading

persuasive adj
überzeugend
convincing

pert /pɜːt/ /pɝt/ adj
frech keck
indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent
flott lebhaft munter schwungvoll
lively; brisk; sprightly; smart
offen unverhüllt
open; evident; apert

pertain /pəˈteɪn/ /pɚˈteɪn/ v
gehören verbunden
to belong
betreffen sich beziehen auf
to relate, to refer

pertinence n
Relevanz Bedeutsamkeit Erheblichkeit Maßgeblichkeit Wichtigkeit
the quality of being pertinent

pertinent /ˈpəːtɪnənt/ adj
bedeutend in diesem Zusammenhang Bedeutung habend maßgeblich relevant wesentlich
pertaining

perturbation n
Störung
agitation

peruke /pəˈɹuːk/ n
Perücke
wig

peruse /pəˈɹuːz/ v
überfliegen
look over casually
genau unter die Lupe nehmen studieren
to examine or consider with care
durchlesen
to lazily skim read for main ideas

pervade /pɚˈveɪd/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈveɪd/ v
durchziehen
to be in every part of

pervasive /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ /pɚˈveɪ.sɪv/ adj
durchdringend
manifested throughout

pervasiveness n
Verbreitung
the state or quality of being present in all parts of a particular thing or place

pervert /pəˈvəːt/ /pɚˈvɝt/ /ˈpəɹvəɹt/ /ˈpəːvəːt/ n
Perversling
sexually perverted person

pervy adj
pervers
like a sexual pervert

pescetarian /ˌpɛskɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /ˌpɛskɪˈtɛɹi.ən/ n
Pescetarier Pescetarierin
a person who consumes no animal flesh with the exception of fish

peseta n
Peseta
currency

pesher /ˈpɛʃ.ə/ /ˈpɛʃ.ɚ/ n
Pescher
interpretive commentary on scripture

pesky /ˈpɛski/ adj
lästig nervig nervtötend ärgerlich
annoying, troublesome, irritating

peso /ˈpeɪsəʊ/ /ˈpɛsoʊ/ n
Peso
currency

pessimism n
Pessimismus
general belief that bad things will happen
doctrine that this world is the worst of all possible worlds

pessimist /ˈpɛsɪmɪst/ n
Pessimist Pessimistin
someone who habitually expects the worst outcome

pessimistic /ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/ adj
pessimistisch
always expecting the worst
marked by pessimism and little hopefulness

pessimistically adv
pessimistisch schwarzseherisch
in a pessimistic manner

pest /pɛst/ n
Nervensäge Quälgeist
annoying person

pest control n
Schädlingsbekämpfung
regulation or management of another species defined as a pest

pesticide /ˈpɛstɨsaɪd/ /ˈpɛstɪ̈ˌsaɪd/ n
Pestizid
substance used to kill or repress the activities of pests

pestilence /ˈpɛstələn(t)s/ n
Seuche Pest
any highly contagious epidemic disease

pestle /ˈpɛsəl/ n
Stößel Stampfer Mörserkeule
instrument used with a mortar to grind things

pesto /ˈpɛstoʊ/ /ˈpɛstəʊ/ n
Pesto
an Italian sauce especially for pasta

pet /pɛt/ n
Haustier Heimtier Lieblingstier Stubentier
an animal kept as a companion
Liebling Pet
one who is excessively loyal to a superior

pet /pɛt/ v
streicheln
fondle (an animal)
fondle (another person) amorously

pet name n
Kosename Lallname
name of endearment

pet peeve n
Hauptärgernis Lieblingsbeschwerde Lieblingsärgernis persönliche Abneigung persönlicher Aufreger persönliches Ding
something that is personally annoying; a personal dislike

pet shop n
Zoofachgeschäft
shop

petabyte n
Petabyte
1,000,000,000,000,000 bytes

petal /ˈpɛtl̩/ n
Blütenblatt Kronblatt
one of the component parts of the corolla of a flower

petard /pɪˈtɑɹd/ /pɪˈtɑːd/ n
Petarde
explosive device

petard /pɪˈtɑɹd/ /pɪˈtɑːd/ v
petardieren
to attack

petasus n
Petasos
low-crowned hat worn by the Ancient Greeks and Romans

petaurid n
Gleitbeutler
member of Petauridae

petcock /ˈpɛtkɒk/ n
Ablasshahn Ablaufhahn Benzinhahn Entlastungsventil Entlüftungshahn Entlüftungsventil
small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid

peter out v
dahinschwinden schwinden
to diminish

petiole /ˈpɛdiˌoʊl/ /ˈpɛtɪəʊl/ n
Blattstiel Stängel
stalk of a leaf

petition /pəˈtɪ.ʃən/ n
Unterschriftensammlung
compilation of signatures
Petition Eingabe
formal, written request made to an official person
Petition
legal: formal request for judicial action

petrel /ˈpɛtɹəl/ n
Sturmvogel
Procellariiformes

petrichor /ˈpɛtɹɪkə/ /ˈpɛtɹɪkɚ/ n
Petrichor
distinctive scent which accompanies rain

petrifaction n
Versteinerung
condition of being petrified

petrification n
Petrifikation Versteinerung
process of replacing the organic residues with insoluble salts

petrified v
versteinert
Extremely afraid.

petrify /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌfaɪ/ v
versteinern
to harden organic matter
to produce rigidity akin to stone
erstarren versteinern
to immobilize with fright

petrochemical adj
gesteinschemisch
of or pertaining to the such compounds, or the industry that produces them

petrochemistry n
Gesteinschemie
the branch of chemistry that deals with petroleum

petroglyph n
Petroglyphe
a rock carving, especially one made in prehistoric times

petroleum ether n
Petrolether
petroleum fraction

petrology /pɛˈtɹɒlədʒi/ n
Petrologie Gesteinskunde
the study of rock

petticoat /ˈpɛtɪkəʊt/ n
Petticoat
historical: ornamental skirt or underskirt
Unterrock Petticoat
woman's undergarment worn under a skirt

pettifogger /ˈpɛtɪˌfɑːɡɚ/ /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡə/ n
Winkeladvokat
An unscrupulous lawyer
Haarspalter
Someone who quibbles

petting /ˈpɛtɪŋ/ n
Petting
kissing, stroking, etc., in a sexual manner

petting zoo n
Streichelzoo
type of zoo

petty /ˈpɛti/ [ˈpʰɛɾi] adj
gehässig
begrudging
gering geringfügig klein unbedeutend unwichtig
little, trifling, or inconsiderable, as a petty fault
kleinlich
small-minded

petty bourgeoisie n
Kleinbürgertum
social class

petty cash n
Portokasse
small amount of cash kept by a business

petty crime n
Kleinkriminalität
minor crime collectively

petty officer n
Unteroffizier
non-commissioned officer

petty theft n
Diebstahl kleiner Diebstahl
theft of property of low value

petulance n
Gereiztheit Launenhaftigkeit Launigkeit
childish impatience or sulkiness

petulant /ˈpɛtʃələnt/ adj
bockig borstig gereizt launenhaft launisch leicht reizbar
easily irritated or annoyed

petunia /pəˈtuːnjə/ n
Petunie
flower

pew /pjuː/ n
Kirchenbank Bank
long bench in a church

pewter /ˈpjutɚ/ /ˈpjuːtə/ n
Hartzinn
alloy of tin, copper and antimony

pewterer n
Kannengießer
manufacturer of pewterware

pfennig /ˈfɛn.ɪɡ/ /ˈpfɛn.ɪɡ/ n
Pfennig
a hundredth of a Deutsche Mark

phablet /ˈfæblɪt/ n
Phablet Smartlet
electronic handheld device

phagocytosis /ˌfeɪɡəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs/ n
Phagocytose

phalanx /ˈfeɪlæŋks/ n
Phalanx
ancient Greek military unit
Fingerglied Zehenglied
finger or toe bone

phalarope /ˈfæləɹəʊp/ n
Wassertreter
wading bird in the family Scolopacidae

phallic /ˈfælɪk/ adj
phallisch
having to do with the penis

phallocentrism n
Phallozentrismus
Focus on the phallus or on a male point of view.

phallocracy /faˈlɒkɹəsi/ n
Phallokratie
government by men

phallocrat n
Phallokrat Phallokratin
phallocrat

phallological adj
phallologisch
phallological

phallologist n
Phallologe Phallologin
phallologist

phallology n
Phallologie
phallology

phallus /ˈfæləs/ n
Phallus
the penis or its representation

phaneromeric adj
phaneromer

phantasmagoria /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒɹi.ə/ /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɔːɹi.ə/ n
Phantasmagorie
a dreamlike state

phantasmophobia n
Phantasmophobie
abnormal or irrational fear of ghosts and phantoms

phantom /ˈfæntəm/ n
Phantom
something having no physical reality

phantom limb n
Phantomglied
false sensation

phantom pain n
Phantomschmerz
sensation of pain coming from a part of the body that has been amputated

pharaoh /ˈfæɹəʊ/ n
Pharao Pharaonin
supreme ruler of ancient Egypt

pharaonic /ˌfɛəɹeɪˈɒnɪk/ adj
pharaonisch
of or pertaining to a pharaoh

pharmaceutical /ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈs(j)uː.tɪ.kl̩/ adj
pharmazeutisch Arznei Arzneimittel
of, or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists

pharmacist /ˈfɑɹməsɪst/ n
Pharmazeut Pharmazeutin
one who studies pharmacy
Apotheker Apothekerin
professional who dispenses prescription drugs

pharmacological /ˌfɑɹməkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adj
pharmakologisch
of or having to do with pharmacology

pharmacologist /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒlədʒɪst/ n
Pharmakologe Pharmakologin
student of or one who is versed in pharmacology

pharmacology /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒlədʒi/ n
Pharmakologie
science that studies the effects of chemical compounds on living animals

pharmacopoeia /fɑːməkəˈpiːə/ /ˌfɑɹ.mə.kəˈpi.ə/ n
Arzneibuch
official book of medicines

pharmacotherapy n
Pharmakotherapie
use of pharmaceuticals to treat disease

pharmacovigilance /ˌfɑɹməkoʊˈvɪdʒɪl(ə)ns/ /ˌfɑːməkəʊˈvɪdʒɪl(ə)ns/ n
Pharmakovigilanz
detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects of medicines

pharmacy /ˈfɑɹməsi/ /ˈfɑːməsi/ n
Apotheke
a place where prescription drugs are dispensed
Pharmazie
science of medicinal substances

pharyngeal /ˌfæɹɪnˈdʒiːəl/ adj
pharyngal pharyngisch
of or pertaining to the pharynx
of pharyngeal sounds

pharyngealization n
Pharyngalisierung
act or process of pharyngealizing

pharyngealize /fæˈɹɪnd͡ʒiːəˌlaɪz/ v
pharyngalisieren
to constrict the pharynx while articulating another sound

pharyngitis n
Rachenentzündung Pharyngitis
inflammation of the pharynx

pharynx /ˈfæɹɪŋks/ n
Rachen Pharynx
part of alimentary canal

phase /feɪz/ n
Phase
distinguishable part of a sequence
astronomy: particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle
physics: point or portion in a recurring series of changes

phase diagram n
Phasendiagramm
graph, with axes representing temperature and pressure, showing the equilibrium conditions for a given substance to be a solid, liquid or gas
similar diagram for a binary mixture of substances, with axes representing composition and temperature

phase modulation n
Phasenmodulation
form of modulation

phase transition n
Phasenübergang
change in physical system

phase velocity n
Phasengeschwindigkeit
propagation velocity of a pure sine wave

phat /fæt/ adj
genial super
slang: excellent

pheasant /ˈfɛzənt/ n
Fasan Fasanenhuhn
bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food

pheasant's eye n
Adonisröschen
flowering plant of the genus Adonis

phenol /ˈfinəl/ /ˈfiːnəl/ n
Phenol
any of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring
caustic compound derived from benzene

phenolphthalein /finɑlˈfθælin/ /fiːnɒlˈfθæliːn/ n
Phenolphthalein
pH indicator

phenomenal adj
ausgezeichnet fabelhaft phänomenal sagenhaft
phänomenal
remarkable

phenomenological adj
phänomenologisch
of or relating to phenomenology

phenomenology /fɪˌnɑməˈnɑləɡi/ /fɪˌnɒmɪˈnɒləɡi/ n
Phänomenologie
philosophy based on intuitive experience of phenomena

phenomenon /fɪˈnɑmənɑn/ /fɪˈnɒmənɒn/ n
Phänomen Erscheinung
observable fact or occurrence
unusual, curious, or astonishing fact or event

phenotype /ˈfiːnə(ʊ)ˌtaɪp/ n
Phänotyp Erscheinungsbild
appearance of organism

phenylalanine n
Phenylalanin
amino acid; C₉H11NO₂

pheromone n
Pheromon
chemical

phew /fjuː/ interjection
pfui
Used to show disgust
puh pfui
Used to show relief, fatigue, or surprise

phi /faɪ/ /fiː/ n
Phi
Greek letter

philanderer /fɪ.ˈlæn.də.ɹə/ /fɪ.ˈlæn.də.ɹɚ/ n
Schürzenjäger
someone who engages in casual sex

philanthropic adj
philanthropisch menschenfreundlich
of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy

philanthropically adv
menschenfreundlich philanthropisch wohltätig
in a philanthropic manner

philanthropist n
Philanthrop Menschenfreund Menschenfreundin Philanthropin
person who loves mankind

philanthropy /fəˈlæn(t)θɹəpiː/ /fɪˈlænθɹəpiː/ n
Menschenliebe Nächstenliebe Philantropie
benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of mankind

philatelic adj
philatelistisch
relating to stamp collecting

philatelist /fɪˈlætəlɪst/ n
Philatelist Philatelistin Briefmarkensammler Briefmarkensammlerin
a person who studies or collects stamps

philately /fɪˈlæt.ə.li/ n
Philatelie Briefmarkenkunde
stamp collecting
Philatelie
the study of postage stamps, postal routes, postal history, etc.

philematology /fɪˌliməˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /fɪˌliːməˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
Philematologie
scientific study of kissing

philhellene n
Philhellene Philhellenin
lover of Greek culture
supporter of Greek independence

philia /ˈfɪli.ə/ n
Philie
psychological disorder

philippic /fɪˈlɪpɪk/ n
Philippika
any tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation

philistine /ˈfɪləstaɪn/ adj
Banause Spießer philiströs
lacking in appreciation for art or culture

philistinism n
Banausentum Banausie Philisterei Spießbürgertum
philistinism

phillumenist /fɪˈluːmənɪst/ n
Phillumenist Phillumenistin
collector

phillumeny n
Phillumenie
hobby

philogyny n
Philogynie
love or respect for women

philological adj
philologisch
pertaining to the history of literature

philologically adv
philologisch
in a philological manner

philologist n
Philologe Philologin
person who engages in philology

philology /fɪˈlɒlədʒɪ/ n
Philologie
historical linguistics

philopolemic /ˌfɪloʊpəˈlɛmɪk/ /ˌfɪləʊpəˈlɛmɪk/ adj
kriegliebend philopolemisch streitliebend
exalting or supporting conflict or war

philosophaster n
Philosophaster
a pretender to philosophy; a petty or charlatan philosopher

philosopher /fəˈlɑsəfəɹ/ /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə(ɹ)/ n
Philosoph Philosophin
person devoted to studying philosophy

philosopher's stone n
Stein der Weisen
philosopher's stone

philosophical /ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/ /ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl̩/ adj
philosophisch
of or pertaining to philosophy

philosophically adv
philosophisch
in a philosophical manner

philosophize v
philosophieren
ponder or reason out philosophically

philosophy /fɪˈlɑsəfi/ /fɪˈlɒsəfi/ n
Philosophie
academic discipline
comprehensive system of belief
general principle
view regarding fundamental principles

philosophy of science n
Wissenschaftstheorie
study of the assumptions, foundations, and implications of science

philter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ n
Liebestrank
love potion

philtrum /ˈfɪltɹəm/ n
Philtrum Oberlippenrinne
shallow groove running down the centre of the outer surface of the upper lip

phimosis /faɪˈməʊsɪs/ n
Phimose
contraction of the foreskin

phishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ n
Phishing
malicious act

phlebitis /flɪˈbaɪtɪs/ n
Phlebitis Venenentzündung
inflammation of vein

phlegm /flɛm/ n
Gemütsruhe Gleichmut Schwerfälligkeit Trägheit stoische Ruhe
calmness, composure
Schleim Nasenschleim Popel
mucus secreted in the bronchial passages

phlegmatic /flɛɡˈmætɪk/ adj
phlegmatisch
not easily excited to action
abounding in phlegm

phloem /ˈfloʊ.əm/ /ˈfləʊ.əm/ n
Phloem
vascular tissue

phlogiston /flə(ʊ)ˈdʒɪstɒn/ n
Caloricum Phlogiston
hypothetical fiery principle

phlogopite n
Phlogopit
a mica, the magnesium endmember of biotite

phlogosis n
Phlogosis
phlogosis

phlox n
Flammenblume Phlox
plant of genus Phlox

phobia /ˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
Phobie
irrational or obsessive fear or anxiety

phobophobia n
Phobophobie
fear of fear

phocomelia /ˌfəʊkəˈmiːlɪə/ n
Phokomelie Phokomelus Robbengliedrigkeit
phocomelia

phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ n
Phönix
mythological bird

phone /foʊ̯n/ /fəʊ̯n/ v
anrufen telefonieren
to call (someone) on the telephone

phone sex n
Telefonsex
erotic or sexual telephone conversation between two or more people

phonecard n
Telefonkarte
a chargecard used to pay for telephone calls

phoneme /ˈfoʊnim/ /ˈfəʊniːm/ n
Phonem
indivisible unit of sound

phonemic /fəˈniːmɪk/ adj
phonemisch
relating to phonemes
relating to a difference between sounds that can change the meaning of words in a language

phonendoscope n
Phonendoskop
a form of stethoscope used in auscultation

phonetic /fəˈnɛtɪk/ adj
phonetisch
relating to sounds of spoken language
linguistics: relating to phones

phonetic alphabet n
phonetisches Alphabet

phonetic spelling alphabet n
Buchstabieralphabet Buchstabiertafel Fliegeralphabet Funkalphabet Telefonalphabet

phonetician /ˌfoʊnəˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌfəʊnɪˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Fonetiker Fonetikerin Phonetiker Phonetikerin
person who specializes in phonetics

phonetics /fəˈnɛtɪks/ n
Phonetik Lautlehre
study of speech sounds and their representation by written symbols

phoniatrics n
Foniatrie Phoniatrie

phono- prefix
phono-
relating to sound

phonological adj
phonologisch
of or relating to phonology

phonologist /fəˈnɑlədʒɪst/ n
Phonologe Phonologin
person who specializes in phonology

phonology /fəˈnɑlədʒi/ /fəˈnɒlədʒi/ n
Phonologie Phonemik
subfield of linguistics concerned with the way sounds function in languages

phonotactics n
Phonotaktik
branch of phonology

phony /ˈfoʊni/ adj
gefälscht verlogen
fraudulent; fake

phony /ˈfoʊni/ n
Quacksalber Schwindler Schwindlerin
Hochstapler
a person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own

phosphatase n
Phosphatase
an enzyme that hydrolyzes phosphate esters

phosphating n
Phosphatierung
application of a coating of phosphate

phosphide n
Phosphid
binary compound of phosphorus

phosphine n
Phosphin
PH₃

phospholipid n
Phospholipid
lipid consisting of a diglyceride combined with a phosphate group

phosphoresce v
nachleuchten phosphoreszieren
to exhibit phosphorescence

phosphorescence /ˌfɑːsfəˈɹɛsəns/ /ˌfɒsfəˈɹɛsəns/ n
Nachleuchten Phosphoreszenz
emission of light without heat

phosphoric acid n
Phosphorsäure
the colourless liquid; H₃PO₄

phosphorous acid n
Phosphonsäure phosphorige Säure
H₃PO₃

phosphorus /ˈfɑsfɚəs/ /ˈfɒsfəɹəs/ n
Phosphor
element

phosphorus cycle n
Phosphorkreislauf
movement of phosphorus through the biogeochemical environment

phosphorylation n
Phosphorylierung
the process of transferring a phosphate group from a donor to an acceptor

photo shoot n
Fotoshooting
photo session

photobook n
Fotobuch
book of photographs

photochemical reaction n
photochemische Reaktion
chemical reaction

photoconductivity n
Photoleitfähigkeit
an increase in the electrical conductivity of a material as a result of incident electromagnetic radiation

photocopier n
Fotokopierer
machine which reproduces documents by photographing the original over a glass plate and printing duplicates

photocopy n
Xerokopie Fotokopie Photokopie
copy made using a photocopier

photocopy v
fotokopieren photokopieren
to make a copy using a photocopier

photodiode n
Fotodiode
semiconductor

photoelectric effect n
photoelektrischer Effekt
emission

photogenic /ˌfoʊ.toʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/ adj
fotogen
looking good when photographed

photogenicity n
Fotogenität
photogenicity

photogrammetry n
Photogrammetrie
both

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ n
Foto Fotografie Photographie Lichtbild Bild
picture

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ v
fotografieren
to take a photograph

photographer /fəˈtɑɡɹəfɚ/ /fəˈtɒɡɹəfə/ n
Fotograf Fotografin Photograph Photographin
one who takes photographs

photographic paper n
Fotopapier Photopapier
paper with a light sensitive layer

photography /fəˈtɑɡɹəfi/ /fəˈtɒɡɹəfi/ n
Fotografie
art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces
occupation of taking (and often printing) photographs

photojournalism n
Fotojournalismus
journalism via photographs or images

photolysis n
Photolyse
chemical reaction

photomask n
Fotomaske

photometeor n
Photometeor

photometer /fəˈtɑmədəɹ/ n
Luminometer
measuring instrument

photon /ˈfəʊtɒn/ n
Photon Lichtteilchen
quantum of light

photon sail n
Photonensegel
solar sail

photonic adj
photonisch
relating to photons

photopaper n
Photopapier
paper for photographic prints

photopeak n
Photopeak
part of the gamma ray spectrum

photophobia n
Photophobia
excessive sensitivity to light

photorealistic adj
fotorealistisch
art: of or pertaining to photorealism

photoreceptor n
Photorezeptor
biology: a specialized neuron able to detect and react to light

photoresist n
Fotolack
light-sensitive film

photosensitive adj
lichtempfindlich
sensitive to light

photosphere n
Photosphäre
A visible surface layer of a star

photosynthesis /ˌfoʊ.toʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ n
Photosynthese
biological process

photovoltaic adj
fotovoltaisch photovoltaisch
producing a voltage when exposed to light

phrasal /ˈfɹeɪzəl/ adj
phrasalisch
being a phrase
Ausdrucks- Satz-
referring to a phrase

phrase /fɹeɪz/ n
Phrase
grammar: group of two or more words that express an idea but do not form a complete sentence
music: small section of music in a larger piece
Phrase Redewendung
short written or spoken expression

phrase /fɹeɪz/ v
formulieren
to express by means of words

phrase book n
Sprachführer
book of everyday expressions and vocabulary

phraseology /fɹeɪziˈɑlədʒi/ /fɹeɪziˈɒlədʒɪ/ n
Phraseologie
study of set or fixed expressions

phrasing /ˈfɹeɪzɪŋ/ n
Ausdrucksweise Phrasierung
the way a statement is put together

phreatic /fɹiːˈætɪk/ adj
phreatisch
Of, or pertaining to ground water

phrenological adj
phrenologisch
of, or relating to phrenology

phrenologist n
Phrenologe Phrenologin
adherent or practitioner of phrenology

phrenology n
Phrenologie
the discredited "science" or pseudo-science of phrenology

phycology n
Algenkunde Algologie Phykologie
study of algae

phylactery /fɪˈlæktəɹi/ n
Phylakterion Denkzettel
leather case containing biblical scrolls, worn by Jewish men; the tefilla
Gebetsriemen
small object worn for its magical power; amulet or charm

phyllo /ˈfaɪləʊ/ /ˈfiːloʊ / n
Filoteig
type of dough

phylloxera /fɪˈlɒksəɹə/ n
Reblaus
aphid

phylogenetics n
Phylogenese
study of organism relationships

phylogeny /faɪˈlɑdʒəni/ /faɪˈlɒdʒəni/ n
Phylogenie
evolutionary history of an organism

phylum /ˈfaɪləm/ n
Stamm
(biology, taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class

physalis /ˈfɪsəlɪs/ n
Blasenkirsche Judenkirsche
plant of the genus Physalis

physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ adj
physikalisch physisch
having to do with physics
physisch körperlich
having to do with the body
physisch materiell stofflich
having to do with the material world

physical chemistry n
physikalische Chemie
the chemistry subdiscipline

physical education n
Sportunterricht
curriculum component

physical examination n
ärztliche Untersuchung
type of examination of the patient's body

physical law n
Naturgesetz physikalisches Gesetz
physical law

physical quantity n
physikalische Größe
physical property

physically /ˈfɪzɪkli/ adv
physisch
in a physical manner

physician /fɪˈzɪʃən/ n
Arzt Ärztin Doktor Doktorin Mediziner Medizinerin
medical doctor

physicist /ˈfɪz.ɪ.sɪst/ n
Physiker Physikerin
person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics

physics /ˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
Physik
branch of science

physiognomy /fɪziˈɑnəmi/ /fɪziˈɒnəmi/ n
Physiognomik
art or pseudoscience of deducing the character or personality from the bodily appearance

physiography n
Physiographie
subfield of geography

physiological /ˌfɪzi.əˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ adj
physiologisch
of, or relating to physiology

physiologist n
Physiologe Physiologin
person

physiology /ˌfɪziˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌfɪziˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
Physiologie
branch of biology

physiotherapeutic adj
physiotherapeutisch
of or relating to physiotherapy

physiotherapist n
Physiotherapeut Heilgymnast Krankengymnast Physiotherapeutin
therapist who treats physical injury or dysfunction, usually with exercise

physiotherapy n
Physiotherapie
therapy that uses physical techniques such as massage and exercise

physique n
Körperbau Statur
physical structure of a person

phytoequivalence n
Phytoäquivalenz
physiological equivalence between two herbal extracts

phytolith n
Phytolith
mineral particle

phytomedicine n
Phytomedizin
plant medicine

phytopathology n
Pflanzenpathologie Phytopathologie
study of plant diseases

phytoplankton n
Phytoplankton
plankton which obatin energy by photosynthesis

phytosanitary adj
phytosanitär
concerning the health of plants

phytosterol n
Phytosterine

phytotomy n
Phytotomie
study of the internal structures of plants

pi /paɪ/ n
Pi Kreiszahl
irrational mathematical constant
Pi
letter of Greek alphabet

pia mater n
Pia mater
innermost of the meninges

pianist /ˈpi.ənɪst/ n
Pianist Klavierspieler Pianistin Klavierspielerin
piano player

piano /piˈænoʊ/ /piˈænəʊ/ adv
piano Klavier
music: softly

piano /piˈænoʊ/ /piˈænəʊ/ n
Klavier Piano Flügel
a keyboard musical instrument

piano nobile n
Beletage
floor

piano roll n
Notenrolle
A perforated roll of paper containing encoded music to be played by a pianola or player piano

piano stool n
Klavierstuhl
a round stool used by piano players

piastre n
Piaster
Ottoman or Middle Eastern currency
historical: Spanish or Spanish-American coin

picador n
Picador Pikador
a lancer mounted on horseback who assists a matador

picaresque /pɪkəˈɹɛsk/ adj
pikaresk pikarisch
of or pertaining to rogues

picaresque /pɪkəˈɹɛsk/ n
Schelmenroman
picaresque novel

piccolo /ˈpɪkoloʊ/ /ˈpɪkələʊ/ n
Piccoloflöte Pikkoloflöte
musical instrument

pick /pɪk/ n
Hacke Pickel
pickaxe
Dietrich
tool to open a lock

pick /pɪk/ v
pflücken
to remove a fruit or plant for consumption

pick on v
herumhacken hänseln mobben schikanieren
bully, bother, or harass

pick one's nose v
in der Nase bohren in der Nase herumbohren popeln sich in der Nase pulen
insert a finger into one's nostril

pick up v
abheben abnehmen aufnehmen
to answer (a telephone), see pick up the phone
abholen
to collect a passenger
mitnehmen
to collect an object, especially in passing
sich berappeln sich erholen sich fangen
to improve, increase, or speed up
begreifen kapieren verstehen
to learn, to grasp; to begin to understand
aufheben aufnehmen hochheben
to lift; to grasp and raise
abschleppen
to meet and seduce somebody for romantic purposes
bemerken wahrnehmen
to notice, detect or discern
übernehmen
to pay for
auffangen empfangen
to receive (a signal)
auffangen
to reduce the despondency of
fortfahren fortsetzen weitermachen wieder aufnehmen wieder einsetzen wieder loslegen
to restart or resume

pick up the phone v
abheben abnehmen den Hörer abnehmen
to pick up the receiver of a telephone to answer a call

pick-me-up n
Mageneinrenker
drink

pickaxe /ˈpɪkˌæks/ n
Spitzhacke Pickel
heavy iron tool

pickelhaube /ˈpɪk(ə)lhaʊbə/ n
Pickelhaube
helmet

pickerel /ˈpɪk(ə)ɹəl/ n
Hecht
fish

picket n
Streikposten
protester outside a workplace during a strike
Vorposten
soldiers placed forward of position
Pfahl Pfosten
stake driven into the ground

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ n
eingelegtes Gemüse
any vegetable preserved in vinegar and consumed as relish
Neckball
children's game
Gewürzgurke Essiggurke eingelegte Gurke saure Gurke
cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar syrup

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ v
pökeln einlegen
to preserve food in a salt, sugar or vinegar solution

pickled adj
eingelegt
preserved by pickling

pickled egg n
Solei
egg that has been pickled in vinegar

picklock n
Dietrich
device designed to pick locks

pickpocket /ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/ n
Taschendieb Taschendiebin
one who steals from the pocket of a passerby

pickthank n
Jasager
sycophant

pickup truck n
Pickup
truck with an open cargo bed

picky /ˈpɪki/ adj
pingelig wählerisch anspruchsvoll
fussy, particular

picnic /ˈpɪknɪk/ n
Picknick
a meal eaten outdoors
Kinderspiel
an easy or pleasant task

pico- /ˈpaɪ.ko/ prefix
pico- piko-
multiplying the unit by 10−12

picofarad n
Picofarad
one million millionth (10E-12) of a farad

picometer n
Picometer
10-12 of a meter

picosecond /ˈpiː.kəʊˌsɛk.ənd/ n
Picosekunde
10-12 second

picric acid n
Pikrinsäure
picric acid

pictogram n
Piktogramm
picture that represents a word or an idea

pictorial /pɪkˈtɔɹi.əl/ adj
bildhaft
of, relating to, composed of, or illustrated by pictures
piktorialistisch
similar to painting

pictorial /pɪkˈtɔɹi.əl/ n
Illustrierte
magazine

picture /ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/ /ˈpɪktʃə/ /ˈpɪtʃɚ/ n
Film Kino
informal: cinema
Bild Foto
photograph
Bild Gemälde Abbild Abbildung
representation of visible reality produced by drawing, etc

picture /ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/ /ˈpɪktʃə/ /ˈpɪtʃɚ/ v
vorstellen
to imagine or envision
Foto fotographieren
to make a picture of

picture book n
Bilderbuch
a book for young children with illustrations

picture dictionary n
Bildwörterbuch
dictionary with pictures

picturesque /pɪktʃəˈɹɛsk/ adj
malerisch pittoresk
resembling a picture or painting

picturesqueness n
Malerhaftigkeit
picturesqueness

piculet n
Zwergspecht
bird in Picumnus

pidgin /ˈpɪdʒən/ /ˈpɪdʒɪn/ n
Pidgin Pidginsprache Pidgin-Sprache
amalgamation of two languages having no native speakers

pie /paɪ/ n
Torte
type of pastry

pie /paɪ/ v
torten
to hit in the face with a pie

pie chart n
Kreisdiagramm Tortendiagramm Tortengrafik
graph

pie iron n
Sandwichmaker Sandwichtoaster
device for making sandwiches

piece /piːs/ n
Stück
artistic creation
single item belonging to a class of similar items
artillery
Spielfigur Offizier
object played in a board game
Stück Figur
part of a larger whole

piece of cake /ˈpiːsə(v)ˈkeɪk/ n
Kinderspiel Pillepalle
simple or easy job

piece of furniture n
Möbel Möbelstück
item of furniture

piece of paper n
Blatt Zettel
sheet or scrap of paper

piece together v
zusammenfügen
to physically assemble from fragments or pieces

piece work n
Akkord Akkordarbeit Stücklohn Stückakkord Stückarbeit
type of work

piecemeal /ˈpiːs.miːl/ adj
bruchstückhaft häppchenweise in kleinen Schritten kleinteilig scheibchenweise stückweise
Made or done in pieces or one stage at a time

piecemeal /ˈpiːs.miːl/ adv
in Einzelteile
into pieces or parts
einzeln häppchenweise in Portiönchen scheibchenweise
piece by piece

pieceworker n
Akkordarbeiter Akkordarbeiterin Stückarbeiter Stückarbeiterin Stücklohnarbeiter Stücklohnarbeiterin
A worker paid according to the number of units produced

pied avocet n
Säbelschnäbler
Recurvirostra avosetta

pied piper n
Rattenfänger
anyone or anything that draws many in its wake

pied-à-terre /pjeɪ.də.tɛɚ/ n
Zweitwohnung
smaller secondary lodging

piehole n
Kuchenloch
mouth (rude)

pieing n
Tortenattentat Tortenwurf Tortung
an instance of throwing a pie at someone

piemontite /ˈpiməntaɪt/ /ˈpiːmɒntaɪt/ n
Piemontit
mineral

pier /piɹ/ /pɪə/ n
Kai Anlegestelle Seebrücke
raised platform built from the shore out over water
Pfeiler
rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof
Brückenpfeiler
structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge

pier glass n
Trumeau
tall, narrow mirror

pierce /pɪəs/ /pɪɹs/ v
piercen
create a hole for jewelry
lochen durchstechen
puncture

piercing /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/ /ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/ n
Piercing
hole for jewelry

pierogi /pəˈɹoːɡi/ /pɛˈɾoːɡi/ n
Pirogge
dumpling

pietism /ˈpʌɪətɪz(ə)m/ n
Pietismus
movement in the Lutheran church

pietistic /pʌɪɪˈtɪstɪk/ adj
pietistisch
related to pietism

piety /ˈpaɪ.ɪ.ti/ n
Frömmigkeit
reverence and devotion to God
Pietät
reverence to one's family

piezoelectric adj
piezoelektrisch
of or relating to piezoelectricity

piezoelectricity n
Piezoelektrizität
capacity of crystal to generate electricity

piffle /ˈpɪf.əl/ n
Blödsinn Quatsch Unsinn
nonsense, foolish talk

piffle /ˈpɪf.əl/ v
plappern quasseln quatschen schwatzen
to act or speak in a futile, ineffective, or nonsensical manner

pig /ˈpɪɡ/ n
Bulle Bullenschwein Büttel Greifer Greiferin Kiberer
derogatory slang for police officer
Schwein Ferkel Dreckschwein Dreckspatz Saubartel Schmierfink
dirty or slovenly person
Schwein Hausschwein Sau Docke Kosel Mocke
mammal of genus Sus
Schwein
nasty or disgusting person
Schwein Fress-Sack Fresssack Vielfraß
someone who overeats or eats rapidly

pig in a poke n
die Katze im Sack kaufen
something whose true value is concealed or unknown

pig iron n
Roheisen
type of crude iron

pig out v
fressen
eat voraciously or ravenously

pigeon /ˈpɪdʒən/ /ˈpɪdʒɪn/ n
Taube Tauber Tauberich Täuber Täuberich Täubin
bird of the dove and pigeon family Columbidae

pigeon guillemot n
Taubenteiste
Cepphus columba

pigeon loft n
Taubenschlag
housing for pigeons

pigeon pea n
Straucherbse
Cajanus cajan plant
edible seed

pigeon racing n
Brieftaubensport Taubensport
pigeon racing, the sport of racing pigeons

pigeonhole n
Fach
one of an array of compartments for mail

pigeonhole v
in eine Schublade stecken
to categorize; especially to limit or be limited to a particular category, role, etc

piggy bank n
Sparschwein Büchse Spardose Sparbüchse
small container to store small saved coins in

piggyback adv
huckepack
on somebody's back or shoulders

pigheaded adj
starrsinnig stur

piglet /ˈpɪɡ.lət/ n
Ferkel Schweinchen
young pig

pigman n
Schweinewärter
farm worker who looks after pigs

pigment /ˈpɪɡ.mənt/ n
Pigment Farbstoff
Pigment
any color in plant or animal cells
Farbstoff Pigment
dry colorant

pigmentation n
Pigmentierung
coloration of tissue

pigs might fly phraseologicalUnit
wer's glaubt, wird selig

pigsty /ˈpɪɡstaɪ/ n
Saustall Schweinestall
dirty or very untidy place
Schweinestall Saustall Koben
enclosure where pigs are kept

pigtail /ˈpɪɡ.teɪl/ n
Zopf
braided plait of hair
Anschlussdraht Anschlussfaser
cable
Haarzopf Zöpfchen
either of two braids or ponytails
Schweineschwanz
tail of a pig

pika /ˈpaɪkə/ n
Pfeifhase
furry mammal of the family Ochotonidae

pike /paɪk/ n
Hecht
fish of the genus Esox
Pike Spieß
long spear

pike pole n
Flößerhaken
tool

pikeman n
Pikenier
soldier

pilaf n
Pilaw
dish

pilaster /pɪˈlastə/ /pɪˈlæstɚ/ n
Pilaster
a column attached to the wall

pilchard /ˈpɪl.tʃəd/ /ˈpɪl.tʃɚd/ n
Sardine
a cigar-shaped fish with a short dorsal fin and forked tail

pilcrow n
Absatzzeichen
a paragraph mark

pile /paɪl/ n
Flor Pfahl Spitze
Stapel Haufen Stoß Beige Halde
heap
Keil
heraldry: one of the ordinaries
Pfahl
stake of pointed timber, steel etc., driven into the earth

pile /paɪl/ v
anhäufen aufstapeln beigen schichten stapeln
to lay or throw into a pile

pile driver n
Ramme
machine for forcing a pile into the ground

pile up v
stapeln
to form a pile etc.

pile-up n
Karambolage Massenkarambolage
pile of crashed cars

pileated gibbon n
Kappengibbon
Hylobates pileatus

pileated woodpecker n
Helmspecht
large North American woodpecker

pileus n
Pileus
felt hat worn in ancient Rome and Greece
small cloud
Hut
the cap of a mushroom

pilfer /ˈpɪl.fə/ /ˈpɪl.fɚ/ v
abziehen klauen mausen mopsen stehlen stibitzen
to steal in small quantities

pilferer n
Dieb Diebin Gaudieb Gaudiebin Langfinger
one who pilfers

pilgrim n
Pilger Wallfahrer
traveler, especially to religious sites

pilgrimage n
Wallfahrt
religious journey, or one to a sacred place

pilgrimage v
pilgern
to go on a pilgrimage

pill /pɪl/ n
Pille Tablette
small object for swallowing
Pille
the pill - functions as a contraceptive

pill bug n
Rollassel
terrestrial crustacean

pill popper n
Pillenschlucker Pillenschluckerin

pill to swallow n
bittere Pille
something to accept

pillage /ˈpɪl.ɪdʒ/ n
Plünderung
the act of pillaging

pillage /ˈpɪl.ɪdʒ/ v
plündern
loot or plunder by force

pillar /ˈpɪlə/ /ˈpɪlɚ/ n
Pfeiler Säule
large post, often used as supporting architecture

pillarize v
versäulen
to divide into social pillars

pillbox /ˈpɪl bɑːks/ /ˈpɪl bɒks/ n
Pillendose Pillendöschen Pillenschachtel
box for pills
Bunker
gun emplacement

pillion /ˈpɪlɪjən/ n
Sozius
person riding in the pillion
Sozius Soziussitz
second saddle on a motorcycle

pillory /ˈpɪləɹi/ n
Schandpfahl Pranger
framework on a post used as a means of punishment and humiliation

pillory /ˈpɪləɹi/ v
an den Pranger stellen
criticize harshly
put someone in a pillory
subject someone to humiliation, scorn, ridicule or abuse

pillow /ˈpɛləʊ/ /ˈpɪləʊ/ n
Kopfkissen Kissen Polster Ruhekissen
soft cushion used to support the head in bed

pillow fight /ˈpɪloʊ ˌfaɪt/ /ˈpɪləʊ ˌfaɪt/ n
Kissenschlacht
a play fight that involves hitting others with pillows

pillow talk n
Bettgeflüster
conversation shared by bedmates

pillowcase /ˈpɘlɐʉˌkæes/ /ˈpɪloʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɪləʊˌkeɪs/ n
Kopfkissenbezug
sheet for covering a pillow

pilot /ˈpaɪlət/ n
Pilot Flugzeugführer Flugzeugführerin
controller of aircraft
Lotse
person who helps navigate the harbor or coast

pilot /ˈpaɪlət/ v
führen
to control an aircraft or watercraft
lotsen
to guide through coastal waters

pilot balloon n
Pilotballon
balloon to obtain data for winds

pilot light n
Zündflamme
flame used to ignite gas

pilot project n
Pilotprojekt
prototype, proof of concept

pilot whale n
Grindwal
either of two species of whale

pilsner n
Pils
pale, light beer

pimento /pɪˈmɛntoʊ/ /pɪˈmɛntəʊ/ n
Piment
tropical berry

pimp /pɪmp/ n
Zuhälter Kuppler Lude
prostitution solicitor

pimpernel /ˈpɪmpənɛl/ n
Gauchheil
Anagallis

pimping /ˈpɪmpɪŋ/ n
Zuhälterei geschäftsmäßige Kuppelei
practise of procuring prostitutes
aufmotzen
process of modifying a vehicle

pimple /ˈpɪmp(ə)l/ n
Pickel Oas
inflamed spot on the surface of the skin

pimply adj
picklig
having pimples; pimpled

pin /pɪn/ n
Anstecker
US: accessory attached with a pin
Bolzen Stift
cylinder of wood or metal used to fasten or as a bearing between two parts
Fesselung
in chess
Nadel Stecknadel
needle without an eye, used for fastening

pin money /ˈpɪnmʌni/ n
Nadelgeld
wife's allowance

pin-up n
Pin-up-Girl
person
Pin-up
photograph

pinacol n
Pinakol
chemistry

pinata /pɪnˈjɑːtə/ n
Pinata Piñata
candy-filled container that is hit with a stick

pinball n
Flipper Flipperspiel
game

pinball machine n
Flipper Flipperautomat
machine

pince-nez /pænsˈneɪ/ n
Zwicker
type of eyeglasses

pincers /ˈpɪnsəɹz/ n
Krebsschere
front claws
Zange Monierzange
gripping tool

pinch /pɪntʃ/ n
Prise Messerspitze
small amount of powder

pinch /pɪntʃ/ v
erwischen schnappen
to arrest or capture
kneifen zwicken
to squeeze a small amount of skin

pinch off v
abklemmen abschnüren
To separate (something) from something else

pincushion /ˈpɪnˌkʊʃən/ n
Nadelkissen
device to receive sewing pins

pine /paɪn/ n
Kiefer Föhre Forche Pinie
tree of the genus Pinus
kiefernartiger Baum pinienartiger Baum
tree which resembles pine in some respect
Kiefernholz Kiefer
wood of pine tree
Sehnsucht Verlangen
painful longing

pine /paɪn/ v
trauern
to grieve or mourn for
foltern heimsuchen quälen
to inflict pain upon; to torment; to torture; to afflict
dahinsiechen dahinwelken schwinden sich aufzehren sich verzehren siechen
to languish, to droop
ersehnen schmachten sehnen sich verzehren verlangen
to long for sufferingly

pine marten n
Baummarder
Martes martes

pine needle n
Kiefernnadel
leaf of a pine tree

pine nut /ˈpaɪn ˌnʌt/ n
Pinienkern
edible seeds of evergreen pine

pine weevil n
Fichtenrüsselkäfer
species of weevil

pineal gland /ˈpaɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/ n
Zirbeldrüse
small endocrine gland

pineapple /ˈpaɪnæpəl/ /ˈpaɪnəpəl/ n
Ananas
fruit
plant
Handgranate Ananas
slang: hand grenade

pinecone n
Kiefernzapfen
seed-bearing cone of a pine tree

pinelike adj
kiefernartig
resembling a pine tree in some respect

pinesap n
Fichtenspargel
Monotropa hypopitys

pinewood n
Kiefernwald
forest or grove of pines
Föhrenholz Kiefernholz
wood of the pine

pingo /ˈpɪŋɡoʊ/ /ˈpɪŋɡəʊ/ n
Pingo
conical mound of earth with an ice core

pinhead /ˈpɪn.hɛd/ n
Dummbatz Dummkopf Holzkopf
ignorant, naïve, foolish, and stupid person

pinion /ˈpɪnjən/ n
Ritzel
gear in a gear drive train

pinion /ˈpɪnjən/ v
fesseln
bind the arms of someone

pink /piŋk/ /pɪŋk/ adj
rosa pink
colored/coloured between red and white

pink /piŋk/ /pɪŋk/ n
Nelke
flower
Rosa rosa
pale red colour

pink jersey n
Maglia Rosa
shirt worn by the leader in the Giro d'Italia

pink shrimp n
Eismeergarnele
Pandalus borealis

pink slip n
blauer Brief
notice of termination of employment

pinkie /ˈpɪŋ.ki/ n
kleiner Zeh
little toe

pinky /ˈpɪŋki/ n
neugeborene Maus
baby mouse

pinna n
Ohrmuschel
visible part of the ear

pinnacle /ˈpɪnəkəl/ n
Höhepunkt
figuratively: all-time high
Gipfel
highest point
Felsnadel Felsturm
tall, sharp and craggy rock or mountain

pinniped n
Flossenfüßer Robbe
marine mammal

pinocytosis n
Pinozytose
a form of endocytosis

pinpoint n
Nadelspitze Pinspitze
point of a pin

pinpoint v
exakt lokalisieren
locate precisely

pinprick n
Nadelstich

pins and needles n
Ameisenlaufen
tingling felt in limb

pinscher /ˈpɪnʃə(ɹ)/ n
Pinscher
dog breed

pinstripe n
Nadelstreifengewebe Nadelstreifenstoff
fabric with thin stripes
Nadelstreifenanzug
suit made of such fabric
Nadelstreifen
thin stripe on fabric

pint /paɪnt/ n
Pint
unit of volume for liquids

pinto /ˈpɪntəʊ/ adj
gefleckt
pied, mottled

pinto /ˈpɪntəʊ/ n
Scheck Schecke
horse with patchy coloration including white

pinwheel n
Windrad
fake flower for children

pinworm n
Madenwurm
worms

pion /ˈpaɪɒn/ n
Pion
particle

pioneer /ˌpaɪəˈnɪəɹ/ n
Pionier
member of a child organization in the Soviet bloc
soldier
Pionier Wegbereiter
one who goes before

pioneer species n
Pionierart
pioneer species

pioneering adj
bahnbrechend
involving new ideas or methods

pious /ˈpaɪəs/ adj
fromm
of or pertaining to piety

pip /pɪp/ n
Zacken
seed

pipe /paɪp/ n
Orgelpfeife
organ pipe
Rohr
rigid tube
Flöte
wind instrument

pipe bomb n
Rohrbombe
explosive device consisting of blasting powder encased in a metal pipe

pipe cleaner n
Pfeifenreiniger
wire which is used to clean small crevices

pipe dream n
Luftschloss Schnapsidee Wunschtraum
near impossibility

pipeline /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/ n
Rohrleitung Pipeline
conduit made of pipes

pipette /paɪˈpɛt/ /pɪˈpɛt/ n
Pipette
small glass tube used for transferring liquid

pipette /paɪˈpɛt/ /pɪˈpɛt/ v
pipettieren
to transfer or measure the volume of a liquid using a pipet

pipit /ˈpɪpɪt/ n
Pieper
passerine bird from the genus Anthus

piquancy n
Pikanterie
degree to which something is piquant

piquant /ˈpiːkənt/ adj
pikant
favorably stimulating to the palate

pique /piːk/ n
kränken reizen verletzen
feeling of irritation or resentment

pique /piːk/ v
pikieren
to wound the pride of

piqued /piːkt/ adj
pikiert
mildly and temporarily annoyed

piquet /pɪˈkɛt/ n
Pikett Piquet
a game of cards

piracy /ˈpaɪɹəsi/ n
Piraterie Seeräuberei
robbery at sea
Raubdruck Raubkopie Raubkopieren
unauthorized duplication

piranha /pɪˈɹɑnjə/ /pɪˈɹɑːnjə/ n
Piranha
South American fish

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ n
Pirat Raubkopierer
one who breaks intellectual property laws
Pirat Seeräuber Korsar
one who plunders at sea

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ v
raubkopieren schwarzkopieren
make and/or sell an illegal copy

pirate radio n
Piratensender
radio station without the necessary license

pirate ship /ˈpaɪ.ɹət ˌʃɪp/ n
Piratenschiff
ship manned by pirates

pirog n
Pirogge
a baked case of dough with a sweet or savoury filling

pirouette /ˌpɪ.ɹəˈwɛt/ /ˌpɪ.ɹʊˈɛt/ n
Pirouette
whirling or turning on the toes

pirozhki /pɪˈɹɒʒkɪ/ n
Pirogge Piroschki
small pastries

piscatory ring n
Fischerring
ring worn by popes

piscivore /ˈpɪs(k)ɪvɔː/ /ˈpɪsɪvɔɹ/ n
Fischfresser
fish eater

piscivorous /pɪˈsɪvəɹəs/ adj
fischfressend piscivor
fish

pisiform bone n
Erbsenbein
os pisiforme

piss /pɪs/ n
Fusel Plörre
alcohol
Pisse
urine

piss /pɪs/ v
pissen strullen Wasser lassen pinkeln

piss off v
ankotzen anpissen
to annoy
verpissen
to leave, to go away

piss-warm adj
pisswarm
lukewarm

pissaladière /ˌpisɑlɑdˈjɛɹ/ /ˌpɪsaladˈjɛː/ n
Pissaladière
pizza-like pie from southern France

pissed /pɪst/ adj
wütend angepisst sauer
annoyed, angry
blau besoffen betrunken
drunk

pissed as a newt adj
voll wie eine Haubitze
drunk to the point of incapacity; inebriated

pissed off adj
angepisst sickig
annoyed, upset, angry

pistachio /pɪsˈtæʃi.əʊ/ /pɪsˈtæʃioʊ/ n
Pistazie
fruit
Pistazienbaum
tree

piste n
Planche
(fencing) the field of play of a fencing match
Piste
(skiing) a downhill trail

pistil n
Stempel Pistill
a discrete unit in the center of a flower which receives the pollen and produces a fruit

pistol /ˈpɪstəl/ n
Pistole Faustfeuerwaffe
handgun
Zündpistole
the mechanical component of a fuse

piston /ˈpɪstən/ n
Piston Zündhütchenträger
in firearms
Kolben
solid disk or cylinder that fits inside a hollow cylinder
Perinetventil Pumpventil
valve of brass instruments

piston engine n
Kolbenmaschinen Kolbenmotor
engines having cylinders containing reciprocating pistons

pit /ˈpɪt/ n
Grube Loch
hole in the ground
Box
service area at a motor racetrack
Kern Same Stein
seed or stone inside a fruit
Kern Stein
the stone of a drupaceous fruit

pit prop n
Grubenstempel
beam

pit stop /ˈpɪt.stɑp/ n
Boxenstopp
stop made during an automobile race at the pit to refuel

pit viper n
Grubenottern

pita /ˈpiːtə/ /ˈpɪtə/ n
Pita
bread pouch used for making sandwiches

pitch /pɪtʃ/ n
Pech
dark, extremely viscous material made by distilling tar
Pech Harz
sticky, gummy substance secreted by trees
Wurf
act of pitching a baseball
Neigung Steigung
angle at which an object sits
Abstand Teilung
distance between evenly spaced objects
Verkaufsgespräch
effort to sell or promote something
Sportplatz
field on which cricket, soccer, rugby or field hockey is played
Grad
level or degree
Tonhöhe Tonlage
the perceived frequency of a sound or note

pitch /pɪtʃ/ v
aufschlagen
to assemble or erect (a tent)
to fix or place a tent or temporary habitation
stampfen
to play baseball in the position of pitcher
bewerben werben
to promote, advertise, or attempt to sell
wegwerfen
to throw away; discard
werfen
to throw
baseball: to throw the ball toward home plate

pitch invasion n
Platzsturm

pitch-black adj
pechschwarz stockdunkel stockfinster
of the blackest black

pitch-dark adj
stockdunkel stockfinster
absolutely dark or black; as dark as pitch

pitchblende /ˈpɪtʃblɛnd/ n
Pechblende
a type of uraninite

pitcher /ˈpɪtʃə/ /ˈpɪtʃɚ/ n
Pitcher Werfer
the player who throws the ball to the batter
Krug Kanne Karaffe
A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids

pitcher plant n
Kobralilie
plant of the genus Darlingtonia
Kannenpflanze
plant of the genus Nepenthes
Schlauchpflanze
plant of the genus Sarracenia

pitchfork /ˈpɪtʃˌfɔɹk/ n
Heugabel Mistgabel
farm tool with tines

pitfall /ˈpɪtfɔl/ /ˈpɪtfɔːl/ n
Fallstrick
potential problem, hazard, or danger
Fallgrube Fanggrube Wildgrube
trapping pit

pith /pɪθ/ n
Mark
soft spongy substance in the center of the stems of many plants and trees

pithouse n
Grubenhaus
primitive building

pithy /ˈpɪθi/ adj
kernig knackig markig prägnant
Concise and meaningful

pitiable /ˈpɪti.əbəl/ adj
bedauerlich bedauernswert erbarmenswert erbärmlich kläglich
that deserves, evokes or can be given pity

pitiful /ˈpɪt.ɪ.fl̩/ adv
bemitleidenswert erbärmlich jämmerlich kläglich mitleiderregend
so appalling or sad that one feels or should feel sorry for it

pitiless adj
erbarmungslos unbarmherzig
having no pity

piton /ˈpiːˌtɒn/ n
Felshaken
a spike, wedge, or peg (climbing)

pittance /ˈpɪtəns/ n
Almosen
a small amount
Hungerlohn
meagre allowance of money or wages

pitter n
Entsteiner
Device

pitting corrosion n
Lochfraß Lochfraßkorrosion
localized corrosion

pituitary /pɪˈtjuːɪt(ə)ɹi/ n
Hypophyse
pituitary gland

pituitary gland n
Hypophyse Hirnanhangsdrüse
endocrine gland

pity /ˈpɪti/ n
Mitleid
feeling of sympathy
schade
something regrettable

pity /ˈpɪti/ v
bemitleiden Mitleid haben mit
to feel pity for someone or something

pivot /ˈpɪvət/ n
Angel Drehpunkt Drehzapfen Punkt Türangel Zapfen
Angelpunkt Drehpunkt
that on which something turns

pivot /ˈpɪvət/ v
drehen
to turn on an exact spot

pivotal /ˈpɪvətəl/ adj
Angel Dreh Kardinal Schlüssel Zapfen ausschlaggebend
being of crucial importance; central, key

pixel /ˈpɪksəl/ n
Pixel Bildelement Bildpunkt
one of the tiny dots that make up the representation of an image in a computer's memory

pixelate v
pixeln
divide an image into pixels
pixeln verpixeln
transform an image into large pixels

pixelated /ˈpɪk.səˌleɪt.əd/ adj
pixelig verpixelt
of an image, having pixels that are large enough to be individually visible from a normal viewing distance

pixelly adj
pixelig
pixelated, blocky

pixie n
Kobold
playful sprite or elflike or fairy-like creature

pizza /ˈpitsə/ /ˈpiːt.sə/ n
Pizza
baked Italian dish
a single instance of that dish

pizzamaker n
Pizzabäcker
man who makes pizzas

pizzeria /ˌpiːt.səˈɹiː.ə/ n
Pizzeria
outlet that primarily sells pizza

pizzle /ˈpɪzl̩/ n
Ochsenziemer
baton made from the penis of an ox, once used to beat men and animals
Bullenpenis Bullenziemer Fiesel Hengstpenis Hundepenis Ochsenziemer
penis of an animal

pièce de résistance /piˈɛs də ɹəˈzɪs.tɑ̃z/ n
Pièce de résistance
masterpiece

placard /ˈplæk.ɑɹd/ /ˈplæk.ɑːd/ n
Plakat
a sheet of paper or cardboard

placarder n
Plakateur Plakatierer Plakatiererin
person who puts up placards

placate /pləˈkeɪt/ /ˈpleɪkeɪt/ v
beschwichtigen besänftigen
to calm

place /pleɪs/ n
Platz Stehplatz Quartier Schlafplatz Standplatz
Bude
informal: house or home
Platz Ort Stelle Position
location, position
Platz
open space, courtyard, market square
Platz Sitz Sitzplatz
somewhere to sit

place /pleɪs/ v
platzieren stellen einordnen
to put in a specific location

place mat n
Set Platzdeckchen
protective table mat

place of articulation n
Artikulationsort Artikulationsstelle
point of contact

place value n
Stellenwert
value of a digit

placebo /pləˈsiboʊ/ /pləˈsiːbəʊ/ n
Placebo Plazebo
a dummy medicine containing no active ingredients; an inert treatment

placebo effect n
Placeboeffekt
tendency for a substance to exhibit results due to belief of the recipient

placeholder /ˈpleɪsˌhoʊldɚ/ n
Platzhalter
that which holds, denotes or reserves a place for something to come later

placement /ˈpleɪsmənt/ n
Stellenvermittlung
the act of matching a person with a job
Platzierung
the act of placing or putting in place

placename /ˈpleɪsːneɪm/ n
Ortsname Toponym
the name of a place

placenta /pləˈsɛntə/ n
Plazenta Mutterkuchen
anatomy: placenta

placid /ˈplæs.ɪd/ adj
ruhig friedlich sanft
calm and quiet; peaceful

plagiarism /ˈpleɪdʒəˌɹɪzm/ n
Plagiat
act of plagiarizing or something plagiarized
copying of someone's ideas

plagiarist /ˈpleɪdʒəɹɪst/ n
Plagiator Plagiatorin
one who plagiarizes

plagiarize v
plagiieren abkupfern geistigen Diebstahl begehen guttenbergen
use, and pass off as one's own, someone else's writing/speech

plagioclase /ˈpleɪdʒɪəkleɪz/ /ˈplædʒɪəkleɪz/ n
Plagioklas
group of feldspar minerals

plague /pleɪɡ/ n
Pest Plage
Plage
an epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence
widespread affliction, calamity
Pest
specific disease "the Plague"

plaice /pleɪs/ n
Scholle
Pleuronectes platessa
Alaska-Scholle
Pleuronectes quadrituberculatus

plaid /pled/ /plæd/ n
Schottenstoff
pattern

plain /pleɪn/ adj
schlicht
ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation
Natur
unseasoned

plain /pleɪn/ n
Ebene
an expanse of land with relatively low relief

plain-winged antshrike n
Schiefergrauer Ameisenwürger
bird

plainsong n
Cantus planus
monophonic chant

plaintiff n
Kläger Klägerin
party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant

plaintive /ˈpleɪntɪv/ adj
klagend Klage traurig wehleidig
Sorrowful, mournful or melancholic

plait /pleɪt/ n
Falte
flat fold

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] n
Grundriss Plan Schema
Plan
set of intended actions
2-dimensional drawing from above
technical drawing

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] v
planen
to create a plan for
planen anlegen
to design
planen vorhaben
to intend

plan B n
Plan B
alternative solution

planarian n
Planarie
flatworm

plane /pleɪn/ adj
eben Ebene
of a surface: flat or level.

plane /pleɪn/ n
Ebene
math: flat surface extending infinitely in all directions
level of existence
level or flat surface
Hobel
a tool
Flugzeug Flieger
airplane
Platane
deciduous tree

plane /pleɪn/ v
hobeln
to smooth with a plane
gleiten
to glide

planer n
Hobel Raubank
woodworking tool

planespotter n
Planespotter
person whose hobby is plane spotting

planet /ˈplænət/ /ˈplænɪt/ n
Planet Wandelstern
each of the seven major bodies which move relative to the fixed stars in the night sky
rocky or gaseous spherical bodies orbiting the Sun
similar body in orbit around a star

planetarium /plænɪʔˈɛːɹɪəm/ n
Planetarium
museum which displays images of space

planetary adj
planetar
of or relating to planets

planetary nebula n
planetarischer Nebel
nebulosity

planetary science n
Planetologie
branch of astronomy

planetary system n
Planetensystem
a group of various non-stellar objects orbiting a star or star system

planetoid n
Planetoid
any of several larger astral bodies

planetology n
Planetologie
the study of planets

plangent /ˈplænd͡ʒənt/ adj
klagend
having a loud mournful sound

planimeter n
Planimeter
measuring device

planisphere n
Planisphäre
charts of the celestial sphere

plank /plæŋk/ n
Planke
long, broad and thick piece of timber
Schwerpunkt
political issue

planktology n
Planktologie
study of plankton

plankton n
Plankton
generic term for all the organisms that float in the sea

planned economy n
Planwirtschaft
economy in which government directly manages

planned obsolescence n
Geplante Obsoleszenz
policy

planning /ˈplænɪŋ/ n
Planung
act of formulating of a course of action
act of making contingency plans
Planen Planung
action of the verb to plan

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pleənt] n
Gewächs
a small or herbaceous organism, rather than a tree
Pflanze Gewächs
organism capable of photosynthesis
Pflanze
organism of the kingdom Plantae
ecology: multicellular eukaryote that includes chloroplasts in its cells
Kombination
snooker shot

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pleənt] v
pflanzen
place in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow
platzieren
to place (an object, or sometimes a person), often with the implication of intending deceit

plantain /ˈplant(e)ɪn/ /ˈplæn.teɪn/ /ˈplæntɪn/ n
Wegerich
small plant
Gemüsebanane Kochbanane Mehlbanane Pisangfeige
fruit

plantar fascia n
Aponeurosis plantaris
the thick connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot

plantar fasciitis n
Fasciitis plantaris Fersensporn
painful inflammation of the plantar fascia

plantation /plænˈteɪʃən/ n
Plantage
large farm

plantigrade /ˈplæntəˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/ n
Sohlengänger Fersengänger
animal that walks with the entire sole of the foot

plantless adj
vegetationslos
without plants

plaque /plak/ /plaːk/ /plæk/ /plɑːk/ n
Plaque Zahnbelag
accumulation of biofilm, or bacteria, on teeth
Plakette
flat, thin piece of clay, ivory, metal, etc., used for ornament

plash /plæʃ/ v
platschen
to splash

plasma /ˈplæzmə/ n
Plasma
component of blood
high energy state of matter

plasma accelerator n
Kielfeld-Beschleuniger
particle accelerator

plasma rifle n
Plasmagewehr
assault rifle-styled gun that shoots plasma

plasmid /ˈplæzmɪd/ n
Plasmid
loop of double-stranded DNA that is separate from the chromosomes

plasmogamy /plæzˈma.ɡə.mi/ n
Plasmogamie

plasmonic /plæzˈmɑnɪk/ /plæzˈmɒnɪk/ adj
plasmonisch
of or pertaining to plasmons

plaster /ˈplastə/ /ˈplæstɚ/ /ˈplɑːstə/ n
Gips Abguß Gipsabdruck Gipsabguß Gipsverband
cast
Salbe Creme
healing paste
Putz Gips Gipsputz Kalkputz Lehmputz Putzmörtel
mixture for coating

plaster /ˈplastə/ /ˈplæstɚ/ /ˈplɑːstə/ v
vergipsen überputzen übertünchen überziehen
to cover up, as with plaster
vergipsen putzen verputzen überziehen
to cover with plaster
gipsen
to smear with some viscous or liquid substance

plaster cast n
Abguß Gipsabdruck Gipsabguß
copy
Gipsverband Gips
healing aid

plaster of Paris n
Gips Gipsmörtel Gipsputz Stuckgips
hemihydrate of calcium sulfate

plasterer n
Stuckateur Gipser
a person who plasters walls

plasterwork /ˈplæstɚˌwɝk/ n
Stuck
work in plaster

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ adj
plastisch
biology: capable of adapting to varying conditions
capable of being moulded; malleable, flexible, pliant
Plastik
made of plastic

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ n
Plastik Kunststoff
any similar synthetic material
Plastikgeld
colloquial: credit cards or debit cards
Plastik Kunststoff Plast Plaste
synthetic thermoplastic polymer

plastic bag n
Plastiktüte Plastiksack Plastiksackerl Plastikbeutel
type of packaging

plastic explosive n
Plastiksprengstoff
explosive material

plastic surgery n
plastische Chirurgie
surgery involving the transfer of tissue

plasticine n
Knetmasse Knete
modeling clay

plasticity n
Plastizität Drehfähigkeit Fließbarkeit Formbarkeit Verformbarkeit
Plastizität
quality of being plastic

plasticizer /ˈplæs.tɪ.saɪ.zə/ n
Weichmacher
substance added for pliability in plastics

plate /pleɪt/ n
Gang
course at a meal
Teller
flat dish
Platte
flat metallic object
Druckstock
printing: engraved surface used to transfer an image to paper
Kennzeichen Nummernschild
vehicle license plate

plate /pleɪt/ v
überziehen
to cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material

plate tectonics n
Plattentektonik
large-scale movement of tectonic plates

plateau /plæˈtoʊ/ /ˈplætəʊ/ n
Hochebene Plateau
level expanse
Plateau
stable level

platelet n
Blutplättchen Thrombozyt
particle found in the blood of mammals

platform /ˈplætfɔɹm/ /ˈplætfɔːm/ n
Plattform
computing: particular type of operating system or environment
place or opportunity to express one's opinion
Grundsatzprogramm Parteiprogramm Programm
politics: political stance on a broad set of issues
Plattform Podest
stage for speeches and performances
Bahnsteig Perron
travel: raised structure for passengers

platiniferous adj
platinhaltig
yielding or containing platinum

platinum /ˈplæt.nəm/ /ˈplæt.ɪn.əm/ n
Platin platinum
metal

platitude /ˈplætɪtjuːd/ n
Plattitüde
often-quoted saying
triteness

platonic /pləˈtɒnɪk/ /pləˈtɔnɪk/ adj
platonisch
not sexual in nature

platonic love n
platonische Liebe
intimate but non-sexual affection

platoon /pləˈtuːn/ n
Zug Kolonne Sanitätszug
unit of 30-40 soldiers

platter n
Servierplatte Servierteller Tablett Teller
tray for serving food

platypus /ˈplætɪpəs/ /ˈplætɪˌpʊs/ n
Schnabeltier
Ornithorhynchus anatinus

plausible /ˈplɔːz.ɪ.bəl/ adj
plausibel glaubhaft
likely, acceptable

plausible deniability n
glaubhafte Abstreitbarkeit glaubhafte Bestreitbarkeit
organization of a clandestine activity

play /pleɪ/ n
Spielzug Zug
action carried out when it is one's turn to play
Spiel
playful activity
Theaterstück Schauspiel
theatrical performance

play /pleɪ/ v
spielen
act in a manner such that one has fun
produce music using a musical instrument (intransitive sense, not affecting a noun)
produce music using a musical instrument (transitive sense), affecting a noun
participate in (a sport or game)
act in a performance
vormachen vorspielen
feign, pretend
hinters Licht führen täuschen verarschen
manipulate or deceive someone
spielen abspielen
use a device to hear (a recording)

play by ear v
es auf sich zukommen lassen es nehmen, wie es kommt improvisieren kucken sehen spontan entscheiden
do by guessing
nach Gehör spielen
play music guided by one's musical ear

play dead v
sich tot stellen
to act as though defeated

play dumb v
Stummheit vortäuschen vorgeben stumm zu sein
to pretend to be mute
sich dumm stellen
to pretend to be slow-witted

play for time v
Zeit schinden
to delay until one is prepared

play gooseberry v
den Anstandswauwau spielen
to serve as a chaperon

play hooky v
schwänzen blaumachen
to stay away from school, work, etc. without suitable permission or excuse

play into someone's hands v
jemandem in die Hände spielen
to act to someone's advantage

play it safe v
auf Nummer sicher gehen
take a cautious, risk-free approach

play money n
Spielgeld
obviously fake currency

play possum v
sich tot stellen
to pretend to be dead

play second fiddle v
die zweite Geige spielen
idiomatic

play the field v
nichts anbrennen lassen zweigleisig fahren
to date more than one person

play the fool v
den Narren spielen
behave in a foolish manner

play truant v
die Schule schwänzen schwänzen
be absent from school without permission

play with fire v
mit dem Feuer spielen
put oneself in a precarious situation

playable adj
spielbar
able to be played
of a game, able to be played and enjoyed

playacting n
Schauspielerei
overdramatic behaviour
pretence

playback n
Playback Wiedergabe
replaying of recorded sound or moving images

playboy /ˈpleɪbɔɪ/ /ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ/ n
Playboy Lebemann Salonlöwe
man who devotes himself to pleasure

playdough n
Knete Knetmasse
childrens' modeling clay

player /ˈpleɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpleɪɚ/ n
Schauspieler Spieler
dramatic actor
Abspieler Abspielgerät Spieler Wiedergabegerät
electronic device
Vorsetzer
mechanism that actuates a player piano or similar
Spieler
one who plays any game or sport
gambler
one who plays a musical instrument
Spielkind
one without serious aims
Akteur Player
significant participant
Player Spieler
software application
Spieler Gamer
video games: gamer, gamester

playful /ˈpleɪfəl/ adj
verspielt
liking or prone to play

playground /ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/ n
Spielplatz Spielwiese
large open space to play on, usually for children
Schulhof
open-air space on a school campus where the children can play
Spielplatz
small area for children
Spielwiese
space to do what one pleases

playing card n
Spielkarte Karte
one of usually 52 rectangular pieces of card

playlist /ˈpleɪˌlɪst/ n
Playlist Wiedergabeliste
computing
record

playmate n
Spielgefährte Spielkamerad
companion to play with
Playmate
woman who has appeared in Playboy magazine

playpen n
Laufgitter
enclosure for children to play in

plaything n
Spielball
something intended for playing with

playwright /ˈpleɪˌɹaɪt/ n
Dramatiker Dramatikerin Bühnenautor Bühnenautorin
writer of plays for the theatre

plaza /ˈplɑːzə/ n
Platz
a towns' public square

plea /pliː/ n
Appell Bitte Ersuchen Flehen
appeal, petition, entreaty
Entschuldigung Verteidigung
excuse
Plädoyer
law: defendant's answer to plaintiff’s declaration
that which is presented in defense or justification

plead /plɛd/ /ˈpliːd/ /ˈpliːdəd/ v
(dringend) bitten anflehen beschwören
to beg
plädieren aussprechen bekennen berufen eintreten
to present an argument

pleasant /ˈplɛzənt/ adj
angenehm
giving pleasure; pleasing in manner

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ adv
bitte gerne
affirmative to an offer
bitte
interjection to make a polite request
expression of annoyance or impatience

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ v
gefallen rechtmachen
to make happy or satisfy

please pass the salt phraseologicalUnit
reich doch bitte das Salz
please pass the salt

please repeat after me phraseologicalUnit
sprechen Sie mir bitte nach
phrase

please say that again phraseologicalUnit
bitte sage es noch einmal bitte sagen Sie es noch einmal
please say that again

please sit down phraseologicalUnit
setzen
please sit down

please speak more slowly phraseologicalUnit
sprechen Sie bitte langsamer
please speak more slowly

please turn left phraseologicalUnit
bitte biegen Sie links ab
please turn left

please turn right phraseologicalUnit
bitte biegen Sie rechts ab
please turn right

pleased /pliːzd/ adj
zufrieden froh
happy, content

pleased to meet you phraseologicalUnit
angenehm es freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen
polite formula used when being introduced to somebody

pleasing /ˈplizɪŋ/ /ˈpliːzɪŋ/ adj
angenehm
giving pleasure

pleasurable adj
angenehm
that gives pleasure

pleasure /ˈplɛʒə/ /ˈplɛʒɚ/ n
Vergnügen
a state of being pleased
Freude Spaß
person or thing that causes enjoyment
Wollust
sexual enjoyment

pleat /pliːt/ n
Falte
fold in a fabric of a garment

pleat /pliːt/ v
plissieren fälteln in Falten legen
To form pleats in a piece of fabric or garment

pleb /plɛb/ n
Prolet
common person

plebeian /plɪˈbiːən/ adj
plebejisch
of or pertaining to the common people

plebeian /plɪˈbiːən/ n
Plebejer
one of the common people of ancient Rome

plebiscite /ˈplɛbɨsaɪt/ /ˈplɛbɨsɪt/ n
Plebiszit Volksabstimmung
A referendum, especially one that concerns changes in sovereignty

plebs /plɛbz/ n
Plebs
The common people

plectrum /ˈplɛk.tɹəm/ n
Plektrum Plektron
music: small piece for plucking strings

pledge /plɛdʒ/ n
Pfand
solemn promise

pledge /plɛdʒ/ v
verpfänden
to deposit something as a security; to pawn
geloben versprechen zusagen zusichern
to make a solemn promise

pleiochasium n
Pleiochasium Scheindolde Trugdolde
inflorescence with several buds

plenary /ˈpliːnəɹi/ adj
Plenar- Voll-
fully attended

plenary session n
Vollversammlung Plenartagung
plenary session

plenipotentiary /plɛn.ɪ.poʊˈtɛn.ʃ(i)əɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃəɹ.i/ adj
bevollmächtigt
invested with full power

plenipotentiary /plɛn.ɪ.poʊˈtɛn.ʃ(i)əɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃəɹ.i/ n
Bevollmächtigter
person invested with supreme authority

plentiful adj
reichlich massenhaft
existing in large number

plenty /ˈplɛnti/ [ˈplɪɾ̃i] n
Fülle Überfluss
a more-than-adequate amount

plenum /ˈpliːnəm/ n
Plenum
a legislative meeting (especially of the Communist Party) in which all members are present

pleonasm /ˈpliːənæzəm/ n
Pleonasmus
redundancy in wording
phrase involving pleonasm

pleonastic adj
pleonastisch
of, or relating to pleonasm

pleroma /pləˈɹoʊmə/ n
Pleroma
the region of light above the world

plethora /ˈplɛθəɹə/ n
Fülle Übermaß
excess, abundance

pleural cavity n
Pleurahöhle Pleuraspalt
body cavity

pleurisy n
Brustfellentzündung
inflammation of lung pleura

plexiglass n
Acrylglas Plexiglas
common language term for polymethyl methacrylate

pliable /ˈplaɪəbəl/ adj
biegsam
easily bent or formed

pliers /ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/ n
Zange Kneifzange
gripping tool which multiplies the strength of the user's hand

plight /plaɪt/ n
Bedrängnis Misere Notlage
unfortunate situation

plinth /plɪnθ/ n
Sockel
base for column, pedestal or statue

plod /plɒd/ v
stapfen
to walk slowly

plodder n
Arbeitstier
a person who works slowly

plop v
plumpsen
Heavy landing
ploppen
Sounding of liquid

plosive /ˈploʊsɪv/ /ˈpləʊsɪv/ n
Plosiv Explosiv Verschlusslaut Verschlußlaut
consonant

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ n
Handlung
course of a story
Komplott
secret plan to achieve an end

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ v
plotten
to trace out a graph or diagram
ausarbeiten entwerfen planen
transitive: to conceive

plot twist n
Plottorsion Plottwist unerwartete Wendung überraschende Wendung der Handlung
change in the direction or expected outcome of the plot

plotter n
Plotter
device

plough /plaʊ/ n
Pflug
device pulled through the ground

plough /plaʊ/ v
pflügen
to use a plough on to prepare for planting
to use a plough
ficken
vulgar: to have sex with

plover /ˈplʌvə/ /ˈplʌvɚ/ n
Regenpfeifer
wading bird of the family Charadriidae

plower n
Pflüger Pflügerin
one who plows

plowman /ˈplaʊ.mən/ n
Egger Pflüger
male plower

plowshare n
Pflugschar Pflugeisen Schar
cutting edge of a plow

plowwoman /ˈplaʊ.ˌwʊ.mən/ n
Pflügerin
female plower

ploy n
List Masche Trick
strategy, tactic

pluck /plʌk/ v
schlagen zupfen
music: to gently play a single string
pflücken abrupfen
to pull something sharply; to pull something out
rupfen ausrupfen
to remove feathers from a bird

plucky /ˈplʌki/ adj
beherzt tapfer
having or showing pluck

plug /plʌɡ/ n
Stecker
electric connecting device
Dübel Dübelholz Holzdübel
hold for nails
Pfropf Pfropfen Spund Stopfen Stöpsel Zapfen
hole filler

plug /plʌɡ/ v
Schleichwerbung machen
to blatantly mention

plug in v
einstecken
connect an electrical device

plug-in /ˈplʌɡɪn/ n
Plug-in Plugin
computer add-on

plum /plʌm/ n
Leckerbissen
desirable thing
Pflaume Zwetschge
fruit of Prunus domestica
Pflaumenbaum Pflaume
tree

plum blossom n
Pflaumenblüte
the blossom of the Prunus mume

plumage /ˈpluːmɪdʒ/ n
Gefieder Federkleid Federschmuck Vogelgefieder
collection of feathers covering a bird’s body

plumbago n
Bleiwurz
leadwort

plumber /ˈplʌmə/ n
Klempner Klempnerin
one who fits, etc, pipes for water, gas or drainage
Bleiarbeiter Bleiarbeiterin
one who works in lead

plumber's snake n
Rohrreinigungsspirale
flexible rotating tool used to unclog a pipe

plumbiferous adj
bleihaltig
producing or containing lead

plumbing /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ n
Klempnerarbeit
Gedärm Unterleib
informal: system of vessels or ducts in the human body, especially the genitourinary system
Rohrleitung Verrohrung
pipes, etc, of a water/gas/sewage system in a building
Klempnerei Klempnerarbeit
trade or occupation of a plumber

plumbism n
Bleivergiftung
lead poisoning

plume /ˈpluːm/ n
-fahne -wolke Abluftfahne Abwasserfahne Rauchfahne Rauchwolke
area over which (or space into which) a dispersed substance has spread or fanned out; a cloud
Federbusch Federschmuck Hutfeder
cluster of feathers
Feder
feather
Diapir Manteldiapir Plume
geology: upwelling of molten material
Auszeichnung
token of honour or prowess; that on which one prides oneself; a prize or reward

plummet /ˈplʌm.ət/ n
Bleigewicht Gewicht
any weight
Abfall Abnahme Absinken Abstieg Absturz Niedergang
decline, fall, drop
Lot Senkblei Senklot Blei Senker
lead on a line, plumb bob, plummet line
Absturz Sturz Sturzflug
violent or dramatic fall

plummet /ˈplʌm.ət/ v
abfallen absacken absinken abstürzen fallen heruntersinken
to drop swiftly, in a direct manner; to fall quickly

plump /plʌmp/ adj
mollig pummelig
Having a full and rounded shape, chubby

plunder /ˈplʌndə(ɹ)/ n
Plünderung
instance of plundering
Beute Raubgut
loot attained by plundering

plunder /ˈplʌndə(ɹ)/ v
plündern
to commit robbery or looting (intransitive)
to take by force or wrongfully
plündern ausplündern
to take all the goods of, by force (as in war) (transitive)
ausbeuten ausplündern
to use or use up wrongfully

plunge /plʌndʒ/ n
Eintauchen
The act of thrusting into or submerging; a dive, leap, rush, or pitch into, or as into, water; as, to take the water with a plunge

plunge /plʌndʒ/ v
stoßen stürzen
(figuratively, transitive) to cast or throw into some thing, state, condition or action
stürzen
(intransitive) to dive, leap or rush (into water or some liquid); to submerge oneself
(figuratively, intransitive) to fall or rush headlong into some thing, action, state or condition
vorwärtsstürzen
(intransitive) to pitch or throw oneself headlong or violently forward, as a horse does
eintauchen
to thrust into water, or into any substance that is penetrable; to immerse

plunge pool n
Gumpe
natural pool, resulting from erosion

plunger /ˈplʌndʒɚ/ n
Saugglocke Abflussstampfer Ausgussreiniger Gummisauger
device for removing blockages by suction
Kolben
part of cafetière

plunging neckline n
Dekolletee
A low-cut neckline, found on some dresses and other garments

pluperfect /pluːˈpɜː(ɹ)fɛkt/ n
Plusquamperfekt
verb in this tense

pluperfect tense n
Plusquamperfekt Vorvergangenheit
tense

plural /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ adj
pluralisch Mehrzahl- mehrfach plural
more than one

plural /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ n
Plural Mehrzahl Mehrheit Pluralis
the plural number
Plural Pluralform Mehrzahl
word in plural form

plurale tantum /plʊˌɹɑleɪ̯ˈtɑntəm/ n
Pluraletantum Pluralwort
a noun without a singular form

pluralism n
Pluralismus
social system with multiple cultural identities

pluralistic adj
pluralistisch
characteristic of pluralism

plus /plʌs/ adj
Plus
positiv
being positive rather than negative or zero

plus /plʌs/ preposition
plus
arithmetic: sum

plus sign n
Pluszeichen Additionszeichen
mathematical symbol

plush /plʌʃ/ n
Plüsch
textile fabric

plush toy n
Plüschtier
soft toy with a plush covering

plutocracy /pluːˈtɑːkɹəsi/ /pluːˈtɒkɹəsi/ n
Plutokratie
government by the wealthy

plutocrat n
Plutokrat Plutokratin
someone who rules by virtue of his or her wealth

plutoid n
Plutoid
trans-Neptunian dwarf planet

pluton n
Pluton
geology

plutonium /pluːˈtoʊniəm/ n
Plutonium
chemical element

pluviometer n
Pluviometer Regenmesser
instrument

ply /plaɪ/ n
Lage
layer of material

ply /plaɪ/ v
biegen falten
(transitive, obsolete) to bend; to fold

plywood n
Sperrholz
construction material

pneumatic /n(j)ʊˈmæ.tɪk/ adj
pneumatisch
powered by, or filled with compressed air
spiritual: of or relating to the pneuma

pneumatics n
Pneumatik
branch of mechanics
Pneumatik Pneumatologie
scientific study or knowledge

pneumatological adj
pneumatologisch
pertaining to pneumatology

pneumoconiosis n
Pneumokoniose Staublunge
disease of the lungs

pneumology /ˈnjuːmɑlədʒɪ/ n
Pneumologie
the study of the respiratory system and organs

pneumonia /njuˈməʊniə/ /nuˈmoʊniə/ n
Lungenentzündung Pneumonie
inflammation of the lungs

pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis /njuːˌmɒnəʊʌltɹəmaɪkɹəʊˈskɒpɪkˌsɪlɪkəʊvɒlkeɪnəʊkəʊniˈəʊsɪs/ /nuˌmɑːnoʊʌltɹəmaɪkɹoʊˈskɑːpɪkˌsɪlɪkoʊvɑːlkeɪnoʊkoʊniˈoʊsɪs/ n
Quarzstaublunge Quarzstaublungenkrankheit Silikose
disease of the lungs

pneumothorax n
Pneumothorax
presence of air inside the pleural cavity

po-faced /ˈpəʊ.feɪst/ adj
grimmig mürrisch streng
wearing a particularly stern and disapproving expression

poach /ˈpoʊtʃ/ v
pochieren
to cook in simmering liquid
abwerben
to entice an employee or customer to switch
wildern
to take game or fish illegally

poached egg n
pochiertes Ei verlorenes Ei
type of cooked egg

poacher /ˈpoʊ.tʃɚ/ /ˈpəʊ.tʃə/ n
Wilderer Freischütz Wilddieb
a person who trespasses in order to take game illegally

poaching n
Wilderei Wildern Wilddieberei Jagdfrevel Jagdvergehen Wilddiebstahl
trespassing in search of game

pocket /ˈpɑkɪt/ /ˈpɒkɪt/ n
Tasche
bag stitched to an item of clothing
enclosed volume of one substance surrounded by another

pocket dictionary n
Taschenwörterbuch
portable dictionary

pocket gopher n
Taschenratte
rodent of the family Geomyidae

pocket money n
Taschengeld
money given to a child

pocket watch n
Taschenuhr
watch

pocketbook n
Taschenbuch

pocketknife n
Taschenmesser Klappmesser
small knife whose blades or tools can fold in its handle

pocketless adj
taschenlos
without pockets

pockmark n
Pockennarbe
mark or scar

pockmarked adj
pockennarbig
having pockmarks

pod /ˈpɑd/ /ˈpɒd/ n
Herde Schule
group of whales or similar mammals
Schote Hülse
seed case

pod /ˈpɑd/ /ˈpɒd/ v
auslösen enthülsen pulen
To remove peas from their case

podcast n
Podcast Audio-Internetsendung
podcast

podiatrist /pəˈdaɪətɹɪst/ n
Podologe Podologin Fußpfleger Fußpflegerin Fußspezialist Fußspezialistin
specialist in foot care

podiatry /pəˈdaɪətɹi/ n
Fußheilkunde Fußorthopädie Fußpflege Podiatrie Podologie
podiatry, care of the feet

podium /ˈpəʊ.dɪi.ʌm/ n
Podium
platform

poem /ˈpoʊ̯əm/ /ˈpoʊ̯ɪm/ /ˈpəʊ̯ɪm/ n
Gedicht
literary piece written in verse
piece of poetic writing
Dichtung Gedicht
piece of writing in the tradition of poetry

poet /ˈpoʊət/ /ˈpəʊɪt/ n
Dichter Poet Dichterin Poetin
person who writes poems

poetaster n
Poetaster
unskilled poet

poetess n
Poetin Dichterin
female poet

poetic /poʊˈɛtɪk/ adj
dichterisch poetisch
characteristic of poets
relating to poetry

poetics n
Poetik Dichtkunstlehre
the theory of poetry

poetry /ˈpoʊətɹi/ /ˈpəʊɪtɹi/ n
Dichtkunst Dichtung Poesie
Poesie Dichtkunst
literature composed in verse

pogo stick n
Springstock
toy used for hopping

pogonic /pəʊˈɡɒ.nɪk/ adj
bärtig
of or relating to a beard

pogrom /pəˈɡɹoʊm/ /ˈpoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɒɡɹəm/ n
Pogrom
riot with the intent to massacre or terrorize a certain group, usually Jews

poignancy n
Schmerzlichkeit Schärfe
the quality of being poignant

poignant /ˈpɔɪ.nənt/ /ˈpɔɪn.jənt/ adj
ergreifend rührend anrührend bitter eindringlich erschütternd
evoking strong mental sensation
durchdringend eindringend schneidend spitz
incisive; penetrating
schmerzhaft schmerzlich
inducing sharp physical pain
relevant treffend zutreffend
neat; eloquent; applicable; relevant
durchdringend
piercing
stechend aufdringlich beißend pikant scharf streng
piquant; pungent
spitz zugespitzt
sharp-pointed; keen

poikilohydric adj
poikilohydrisch

poikilotherm adj
poikilotherm
Ecology: animals with unconstant body temperature

poikilothermy n
Kaltblütigkeit Poikilothermie
the quality of having a variable body temperature depending on the environment

poinsettia /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.tɪə/ /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.ɾ(i)ə/ n
Weihnachtsstern
plant

point /pɔɪnt/ n
Komma
arithmetic: decimal point (note: many languages use a comma (',') rather than a dot as a decimal point, and hence the translations into these languages reflect this.)
Punkt Standpunkt
opinion which adds to the discussion
Punkt Zeitpunkt
particular moment in an event or occurrence
Halbinsel Landzunge Peninsula
peninsula
Spitze
sharp tip
Punkt
unit of scoring in a game or competition
geometry: zero-dimensional object
location or place
full stop
purpose or objective
typography: unit of size
economics: unit of change
mark or stroke above letter
something tiny

point /pɔɪnt/ v
zeigen weisen
to extend finger

point guard n
Point Guard
ballhandling guard in basketball

point in time n
Zeitpunkt
moment

point of inflection n
Wendepunkt
point on a curve

point of no return n
Umkehrgrenzpunkt
(aviation) the point in a flight when there is insufficient fuel to return to the origin
(idiomatic) the point when it is no longer possible to stop the process

point of order n
Antrag zur Geschäftsordnung Geschäftsordnungsantrag
motion

point of sale /ˌpɔɪnt əv ˈseɪl/ n
Kasse
location at which payment for goods is made

point of view n
Standpunkt Ansicht Sicht
attitude, opinion, or set of beliefs
Blickwinkel Perspektive Sicht
perspective from which a narrative is related
Blickpunkt Blickwinkel Ansicht Perspektive Sicht
position from which something is seen; outlook; standpoint

point out v
aufzeigen
tell, remind, indicate to someone

point source n
Punktquelle

pointedness n
Spitzigkeit
pointedness

pointer /ˈpɔɪntə/ n
Zeigestab Zeigestock
anything that points or is used for pointing
Zeiger
computer programming: variable that stores the address of another variable
of a timepiece or measuring device
Vorstehhund
dog
Zeigestock Zeigestab
teacher's pointer

pointing stick n
Trackpoint
computing device

pointing-trowel n
Fugeisen Fugeneisen Fugenkelle
tool

pointless /ˈpɔɪntləs/ adj
stumpf
having no point or sharp tip
gegenstandslos irrelevant
having no prominent or important feature
sinnlos unnütz witzlos zwecklos
having no purpose

points /pɔɪnts/ n
Weiche
moveable rails used to switch a train from one track to another

poise /pɔɪz/ n
Poise
a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity
Fassung Gelassenheit
composure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation
Ausdruck Haltung
mien; bearing or deportment of the head or body
Fassung Gleichgewicht
state of balance, equilibrium or stability

poised /pɔɪzd/ adj
Gleichgewicht
Balanced, in position, equilibrium
im Gleichgewicht selbstsicher
Possessing poise, having self-confidence
bereit
Ready,prepared

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ n
Gift Giftstoff
substance harmful to a living organism

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ v
vergiften
to use poison to kill or paralyse

poison gas n
Giftgas
gas used as a weapon

poison ivy n
Kletternder Giftsumach
one of several ivy-like urushiol-producing plants

poisoned chalice n
Bärendienst Danaergeschenk vergiftetes Geschenk
scheme or instrument

poisoning n
Vergiftung
administration of a poison
state of being poisoned

poisonous /ˈpɔɪzənəs/ adj
giftig toxisch
containing sufficient poison to be dangerous

poke /poʊk/ /pəʊk/ n
Sack
sack or bag

poke /poʊk/ /pəʊk/ v
anstupsen stochern
to jab with an object such as a finger or a stick
schüren
to poke a fire to remove ash or promote burning

poker /ˈpoʊkɚ/ /ˈpəʊkə/ n
Schürhaken Schüreisen
metal rod for poking
Poker
card game

pokeweed n
Kermesbeere
Phytolacca americana

pokey /ˈpoʊ.ki/ adj
eng
cramped

pokey /ˈpoʊ.ki/ n
Knast Gefängnis
prison

polar /ˈpoʊ̯lɚ/ /ˈpəʊ̯lə(ɹ)/ adj
polar
relating to a geographic pole
having a dipole
of a certain coordinate system
of an orbit passing near a geographic pole

polar bear n
Eisbär Polarbär
Ursus maritimus

polar cap n
Polare Eiskappen Polkappen
high-latitude region covered by ice

polar circle n
Polarkreis
either of the two parallels of the Earth

polar night n
Polarnacht
period of darkness

polar willow /ˈpoʊ̯lɚ ˈwɪloʊ/ /ˈpəʊ̯lə(ɹ) ˈwɪl.əʊ/ n
Polar-Weide
Salix polaris

polarity /pəˈlærɪti/ n
Polarität
separation, alignment
chemistry: dipole-dipole intermolecular force
one of two extremes

polarization /ˌpoʊlərɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
Polarisierung
grouping of opinions into two extremes
production of polarized light
production or condition of polarity
separation of positive and negative charges

polarize /ˈpoʊləɹaɪz/ v
polarisieren
to cause a group to be divided into extremes
to cause to have a polarization

polder /ˈpəʊldə/ n
Polder Koog
area of ground reclaimed from a sea or lake by means of dikes

pole /poʊl/ /pɔːl/ /pəʊl/ [pʰoʊ̯ɫ] n
Stange Stab
long and slender object for construction or support
Pol
magnetic point
extreme of an axis
contact on an electrical device
isolated point of a meromorphic function (complex analysis)

pole dance n
Poledance Stangentanz
dancing centred around a pole

pole position n
Poleposition
top qualifying position

pole star n
Polarstern
the star

pole vault n
Stabhochsprung
jumping event where an athlete vaults over a high bar with the aid of a pole

pole vaulter n
Stabhochspringer Stabhochspringerin
athlete who competes in the pole vault

polearm n
Stangenwaffe
close-combat weapon

poleaxe n
Schlächterbeil
ax having both a blade and a hammer face; used to slaughter cattle
Streitaxt
battle-ax

poleaxe v
schockieren vor den Kopf stoßen
to astonish, to shock
zusammenschlagen
to beat as if with a poleaxe

polecat /ˈpəʊlkæt/ n
Iltis
Mustela putorius
Geschlecht der Wiesel, Iltisse und Marder
weasel of the genus Mustela

polemic /pəˈlɛmɪk/ adj
polemisch
having the characteristics of a polemic

polemic /pəˈlɛmɪk/ n
Polemik
argument or controversy

polemical /pʌˈlɛmɪk.ʌl/ adj
polemisch
disputatious
of, or relating to argument or controversy; polemic or contentious

polemicist n
Polemiker Polemikerin
person who puts forward controversial views
person who writes polemics

polemics n
Polemik
art or practice of making arguments or controversies
refutation of errors in theological doctrine

police /ˈpliːs/ /ˈpoʊ.liːs/ [pə̆ˈliˑs] n
Polizei
an organisation that enforces the law

police box n
Polizei-Box Polizei-Zelle Polizeiwache
police box

police car n
Streifenwagen
automobile used by a police officer

police dog n
Diensthund Polizeihund Polizeihündin
trained dog for police work

police force n
Polizeiapparat Polizeikräfte Polizeitruppe
police organization, constabulary

police officer n
Polizist Polizistin Polizeibeamter Polizeibeamtin
an officer in a law enforcement agency

police state n
Polizeistaat
nation whose government controls people by police

police station n
Polizeiwache Polizeirevier Polizeistation Polizeidienststelle
building of police force

policeman /pəˈliːsmən/ n
Polizist Polizeibeamter Polizeimann
a member of a police force

policewoman n
Polizistin Polizeibeamtin Polizeifrau
a female police officer

policy /ˈpɑləsi/ /ˈpɒləsi/ n
Politik Handlungsgrundsatz Richtlinie Verfahrensweise Vorgehensweise
principle of conduct
Geschicklichkeit Umsicht Vorsicht
prudent conduct
Politik
Police Versicherungspolice
law: insurance document

policymaker n
Entscheidungsträger politischer Entscheidungsträger
one involved in the formulation of policies

poliomyelitis /ˌpɒlɪəʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/ n
Poliomyelitis Kinderlähmung
infection by the poliovirus

poliorcetics /ˌpɒliɔː(ɹ)ˈsɛtɪks/ n
Belagerungskunst
art of siege warfare

polis /ˈpɒ.lɪs/ n
Polis
a city or city-state

polish /ˈpɑlɪʃ/ /ˈpɒlɪʃ/ n
Schliff
cleanliness in performance or presentation
Glanz
cleanliness; smoothness; shininess
Politur
substance used to polish

polish /ˈpɑlɪʃ/ /ˈpɒlɪʃ/ v
polieren
make a surface smooth or shiny
wichsen
to apply shoe polish
perfektionieren
to refine; improve imperfections from

polishability n
Polierbarkeit
quality or degree of being polishable

polishable adj
polierbar
that can be polished

polished /ˈpɑlɪʃt/ /ˈpɒlɪʃt/ adj
poliert
made smooth or shiny by polishing

polisher n
polierer
person who makes something smooth and shiny

politburo /ˈpɒlɪtˌbjʊəɹəʊ/ n
Politbüro
the governing Communist council

polite /pəˈlaɪt/ adj
höflich
well-mannered

politeness /pəˈlaɪtnəs/ n
Höflichkeit
act of being polite

political /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/ adj
politisch
concerning or relating to politics
motivated by political calculation
of or relating to views about social relationships that involve power or authority

political asylum n
Asyl politisches Asyl
protection by a sovereign state

political correctness n
politische Korrektheit PC Political Correctness
being politically correct

political economy n
Politische Ökonomie
interdisciplinary study

political party n
politische Partei Partei
political organization

political prisoner n
politischer Gefangener
person

political science n
Politikwissenschaft Politologie
study of politics

political scientist n
Politikwissenschaftler Politikwissenschaftlerin Politologe Politologin
political science expert

politically correct adj
politisch korrekt
avoiding offense, selectively

politically incorrect adj
politisch inkorrekt politisch nicht korrekt politisch unkorrekt
not politically correct

politician /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ n
Politiker Politikerin
one engaged in politics

politicide n
Politizid
political killing

politicization n
Politisierung
The state of being or process of becoming politicized

politicize v
politisieren
to give something political characteristics
to make someone politically active

politico /pəˈlɪtɪkəʊ/ n
Politikaster Politprofi
derogatory: politician

politics /ˈpɑl.ɪˌtɪks/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/ v
Politik
a methodology and activities associated with running a government

polity /ˈpɑ.lɪ.ti/ /ˈpɒ.lɪ.tɪ/ n
Gemeinwesen
an organizational structure of the government

polka /ˈpoʊ(l)kə/ /ˈpɒl.kə/ n
Polka
dance
music for this dance

polka dot /ˈpoʊ.kə ˌdɑt/ /ˈpɒl.kə ˌdɒt/ n
Punktmuster
uniform round dots forming a pattern on fabric

poll /poʊl/ /pɔl/ /pəʊl/ n
Umfrage Urne
an election or a survey of a particular group
Wahllokal
place to vote

poll tax n
Gemeindesteuer Kopfsteuer
uniform tax per individual

pollakiuria n
Pollakisurie
abnormally frequent passage of relatively small quantities of urine

pollen /ˈpɑlən/ /ˈpɒlən/ n
Pollen Blütenstaub
fine granular substance produced in flowers

pollinate v
bestäuben
To apply pollen to

pollination n
Bestäubung
transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma

pollinator n
Bestäuber
agent

polling station n
Wahllokal
place where voters go to cast their ballot

pollinium n
Pollinium
coherent mass of pollen

pollock /ˈpɑlək/ /ˈpɒlək/ n
Köhler Seelachs Pollack
food fish related to cod

pollster n
Meinungsforscher
person who conducts polls

pollutant n
Schadstoff umweltgefährlicher Stoff
something that pollutes

pollution /pəˈl(j)uːʃn̩/ n
Umweltverschmutzung Verunreinigung Pollution Verschmutzung
the contamination of the environment by harmful substances

polo /ˈpoʊloʊ/ /ˈpəʊləʊ/ n
Polo
ball game

polo shirt n
Polohemd Poloshirt
casual top

polonaise n
Polonaise Polonäse
dance

polonium /pəˈloʊni.əm/ /pəˈləʊni.əm/ n
Polonium
chemical element

poltergeist /ˈpoʊl.tɚˌɡaɪst/ /ˈpɒl.tə.ɡaɪst/ n
Poltergeist Klopfgeist
a disruptive ghost

poly- /ˈpɑli/ /ˈpɒlɪ/ prefix
poly-
many

polyamide n
Polyamid
polymer

polyamory /ˌpɒliˈæm(ə)ɹi/ n
Polyamorie
practices involving relationships with multiple partners

polyandry n
Polyandrie Vielmännerei
plurality of husbands at the same time

polyarchy n
Polyarchie
government in which power is invested in multiple people

polycarbonate n
Polykarbonat
polymer of aromatic carbonates

polychloroprene n
Polychloroprene
a polymer of chloroprene

polychoron /pɔlɨˈkoʊɹɔn/ n
Polichoron
four-dimensional polotype

polyclinic n
Poliklinik
a clinic in which diseases of many sorts are treated

polycyclic adj
polycyclisch
having two or more rings of atoms in the molecule

polyester n
Polyester
polymer

polyethylene n
Polyethylen Plastik Polyäthylen
polyethylene

polyethylene terephthalate n
Polyethylenterephthalat
type of polyester

polygamous /pəˈlɪɡəməs/ adj
polygam
of, relating to, or practicing polygamy

polygamy /pəˈlɪɡəmi/ n
Polygamie Vielehe Mehrehe
the having of a plurality of socially bonded sexual partners at the same time

polyglot /ˈpɒliːɡlɒt/ adj
polyglott mehrsprachig
Containing, or made up of, several languages
Versed in, or speaking, many languages

polyglot /ˈpɒliːɡlɒt/ n
Sprachenkundige Sprachenkundiger
Polyglotte Polyglotter
one who masters, notably speaks, several languages
Polyglotte
publication containing several versions of the same

polygon /ˈpɑliɡɑn/ /ˈpɒlɪɡən/ n
Vieleck Polygon
plane figure bounded by straight edges

polygon mesh n
Polygonnetz
collection of vetrices, edges and faces

polygonal /pəˈlɪɡənəl/ adj
mehreckig vieleckig
having many angles

polygraph n
Lügendetektor
device to discern if a subject is lying

polygynous /pəˈlɪdʒɪnəs/ adj
Polygynie
plurality of wives at the same time

polygyny /pəˈlɪdʒɪnɪ/ n
Polygynie
plurality of wives at the same time

polyhedron /pɒliˈhiːdɹən/ n
Polyeder Vielflach Vielflächner
geometry: solid figure

polyline n
Polygonzug Streckenzug
continuous line composed of line segments

polymath /ˈpɑliˌmæθ/ /ˈpɒlɪmæθ/ n
Universalgelehrter Polyhistor
person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge

polymer /ˈpɑ.lɪ.mɚ/ /ˈpɒl.ɨ.mə/ n
Polymer
molecule

polymerase n
Polymerase
enzyme that catalyses the formation of polymers

polymethyl methyacrylate n
Acrylglas Plexiglas
tough, transparent thermoplastic polymer

polymorphic /ˌpɑliˈmɔɹfɪk/ adj
polymorphisch
relating to polymorphism

polymorphism /pɑliˈmɔɹfɪz(ə)m/ /pɒlɪˈmɔːfɪz(ə)m/ n
Polymorphie Vielgestaltigkeit
Polymorphie
ability to assume different forms or shapes
computer science: feature of object-oriented programming
crystallography: ability of a material to exist in more than one form
Polymorphismus Polymorphie
biology: coexistence of two or more distinct forms independent of sex
Polymorphismus Vielgestaltigkeit
genetics: regular existence of two or more different genotypes within a given species or population

polynitrogen n
Polystickstoff
allotrope of nitrogen with more than two atoms in each molecule

polynomial adj
polynomisch
in algebra

polynomial n
Polynom
algebraic expression

polynya /pə(ʊ)ˈlɪnjə/ /pəˈlɪnjə/ n
Polynja
area of open water surrounded by sea ice

polyp n
Polyp
coelenterate
growth

polyphonic adj
polyphon polyfon
of or relating to polyphony

polyphony /pəˈlɪfəni/ n
Mehrstimmigkeit
musical texture consisting of several independent melodic voices

polypropylene n
Polypropylen
resin

polyptoton /ˌpɑ.ləpˈtoʊ.tɑn/ n
Polyptoton
stylistic scheme

polyptych /ˈpɒlɪptɪk/ n
Polyptychon
a work consisting of multiple painted or carved panels joined together

polysaccharide n
Polysaccharid
complex carbohydrate

polyseme /ˈpɒ.lɪ.siːm/ n
Polysem
word/phrase with multiple meanings

polysemic /pɒ.lɪ.ˈsiː.mɪk/ adj
mehrdeutig
having a number of meanings, interpretations or understandings

polysemy /ˈpɒ.lɪ.siː.mi/ n
Polysemie Mehrdeutigkeit
ability to have multiple meanings

polysyllabic /ˌpɑ.li.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɒ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɔ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ adj
mehrsilbig vielsilbig
having more than one syllable

polysyndeton n
Polysyndeton
the use of many conjunctions to achieve an overwhelming effect in a sentence

polysynthetic /ˌpɒlisɪnˈθɛtɪk/ adj
polysynthetisch
polysynthetic

polytheism /pɒl.ɪˈθiː.ɪz.əm/ n
Polytheismus
belief in the existence of many gods

polytheist n
Polytheist
believer in polytheism

polytheistic /ˌpɒlɪθiːˈɪstɪk/ adj
polytheistisch
of or relating to polytheism

polytonic /ˌpɑliˈtɑnɪk/ /ˌpɒliˈtɒnɪk/ adj
polytonisch vieltönig
having several tones

polytope n
Polytop
geometric shape

polytropic adj
polytrop

polytunnel n
Foliengewächshaus Folientunnel
a polyethylene tunnel

polyurethane n
Polyurethan
any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links

polyuria n
Polyurie
production of an abnormally large amount of urine

polyvanadate n
Polyvanadat
polymeric form of the orthovanadate anion

pomace /ˈpʌmɪs/ n
Treber Trester

pomade n
Pomade
greasy substance

pomander /ˈpoʊ.mæn.dɚ/ /ˈpɒ.mæn.də/ n
Bisamapfel
mixture of aromatic substances

pome n
Apfelfrucht Kernobst
type of fruit

pomegranate /ˈpɑm.ɪˌɡɹæn.ɪt/ /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡɹæn.ɪt/ n
Granatapfel Grenadine
fruit
shrub/tree

pomelo /ˈpɑməloʊ/ /ˈpɒmɪləʊ/ n
Pampelmuse Pomelo
large fruit of the C. maxima or grandis
Pampelmuse
tree

pomiculture /ˈpoʊməˌkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpəʊmɪˌkʌlt͡ʃə/ n
Obstanbau Obstbau
fruit cultivation

pommel /ˈpɑ.məl/ n
Knauf
knob on the hilt of an edged weapon such as a sword
Vorderzwiesel
upper front brow of a saddle

pommel horse n
Pauschenpferd Seitpferd
athletic event
Seitpferd Pauschenpferd
gymnastic apparatus

pomological adj
pomologisch
pertaining to pomology

pomologist n
Pomologe Pomologin
person involved in pomology

pomology n
Pomologie

pomp /ˈpɑːmp/ /ˈpɒmp/ n
Pomp
show of magnificence

pompon n
Pompon
puff or ball as for decoration for cheerleading

pompous /ˈpɑmpəs/ /ˈpɒmpəs/ adj
pompös schwülstig
affectedly grand

pond /pɑnd/ /pɒnd/ n
Teich Weiher
small lake
Der Große Teich
the Atlantic Ocean

pond hockey n
Pond Hockey Pondhockey
form of ice hockey

ponder /ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/ v
nachdenken überlegen
to consider carefully
grübeln
to think deeply

pons /pɒnz/ n
Pons
Part of brain

pontiff /ˈpɒntɪf/ n
Pontifex
pope

pontificate /pɑːnˈtɪfɪkeɪt/ /pɑːnˈtɪfɪkət/ /pɒnˈtɪfɪkeɪt/ /pɒnˈtɪfɪkət/ n
Pontifikat
state of a pontifex

pontoon /pɒnˈtuːn/ n
Ponton
floating structure supporting a bridge or dock
support for a temporary bridge

pontoon bridge n
Pontonbrücke
a temporary bridge built over floating pontoons

pony /ˈpoʊni/ /ˈpəʊni/ n
Pony Kleinpferd
small horse

ponytail /ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/ n
Pferdeschwanz Rossschwanz
hairstyle

poo /pu/ /puː/ n
Kacke

poo /pu/ /puː/ v
Aa machen kacken käckern

pooch n
Köter Mischlingshund Promenadenmischung Straßenköter
mongrel
Köter Straßenköter
slang: dog

pood n
Pud
Russian unit of mass

poodle /ˈpuː.dəl/ n
Pudel
any of various breeds of poodle

pool /pul/ /puːl/ [pʰuɫ] n
Becken
body of water
Lache Pfütze
small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle
Fundus
supply of resources

poop deck n
Achterdeck Poop Poopdeck
stern deck on top of the cabin(s)

pooper scooper n
Kotschaufel
scoop for the collection of pet excrement

poor /poː/ /puɹ/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɹ/ adj
armselig
of low quality
arm
with little or no possessions or money
used to express pity

poor /poː/ /puɹ/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɹ/ n
Armen arm
those with no possessions

poor as a church mouse adj
arm wie eine Kirchenmaus
very poor

poor man's adj
Armeleute-
cheaper than or inferior to

poor thing n
armes Ding
someone or something to be pitied

poorhouse n
Armenhaus
charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged

poot n
Pups
fart

pop /pɑp/ /pɒp/ n
Sprudel Sprudelwasser
soda pop

pop group n
Pop-Gruppe
musical group specializing in pop music

pop gun n
Kindergewehr Kinderspielpistole Pufferchen
a toy gun

pop music n
Popmusik
music intended for or accepted by a wide audience

pop quiz n
Extemporale unangekündigte Prüfung unangekündigter Test
test without notice

pop rock n
Pop-rock
genre combining pop music and rock music

pop up v
aufkreuzen auftauchen
to appear without warning

pop-up n
Pop-up
advertisement that pops up when one accesses an Internet page

popcorn /ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/ /ˈpɒp.kɔː(ɹ)n/ /ˈpʌp.kɔɹn/ n
Popcorn Puffmais
a snack food made from corn kernels popped by dry heating

pope /poʊp/ /pəʊp/ n
Papst Päpstin
head of the Roman Catholic Church

poplar /ˈpɒplə(ɹ)/ n
Pappel
any of various deciduous trees of the genus Populus

poplit /ˈpɑplɪt/ /ˈpɒplɪt/ /ˌpɑpˈlɪt/ /ˌpɒpˈlɪt/ n
Kniekehle
fossa at the back of the knee joint

poppy /ˈpɑpi/ /ˈpɒpi/ n
Mohn Mohnblume
plant

poppycock n
Dünnschiss Quatsch
nonsense

poppyhead n
Mohnkopf
head of a poppy

poppyseed n
Mohn Mohnsaat
the seed of the poppy

popsicle /ˈpɑpsɪkl̩/ /ˈpɒpsɪkl̩/ n
Eis am Stiel
serving of frozen juice on a stick

populace /ˈpɑpjələs/ /ˈpɒpjʊləs/ n
Pöbel breite Masse gemeine Volk
common people

popular /ˈpɑpjələɹ/ /ˈpɒpjʊlə/ adj
populär-
aimed at the general public
populär beliebt
liked by many people
Volk
of or pertaining to the common people

popular culture n
Popkultur
prevailing vernacular culture

popular science n
Populärwissenschaft
interpretation of science
populärwissenschaftlich
of, or having to do with popular science

popularise v
popularisieren
to make popular

popularity /ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
Popularität Beliebtheit
the quality or state of being popular

popularization n
Popularisierung
the act of making something popular to the general public

populate /ˈpɑp.jəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒp.jʊˌleɪt/ v
füllen
to fill a list
bestücken
to fill slots or sockets
besiedeln bevölkern
to live in
besiedeln
to supply with inhabitants

population /pɒpjuːˈleɪʃən/ /ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
Bevölkerung
all people living within a political or geographical boundary
Population Bevölkerung
biology: collection of organisms
Einwohnerzahl Bevölkerungszahl
number of residents in a given area
Grundgesamtheit
statistics: greater group of units from which a sample can be drawn

population density n
Bevölkerungsdichte
average number of people per area

population inversion n
Besetzungsinversion
creation of a system

populism n
Populismus
a political doctrine or philosophy

populist adj
populistisch
put forward just because it would be popular
of or pertaining to populism

populist n
Populist
person who advocates populism
Populist Populistin
politician who advocates policies just because they are popular

populous /ˈpɑpjələs/ /ˈpɒpjʊləs/ adj
volkreich bevölkerungsreich
having a large population

popup blocker n
Pop-up-Blocker
a piece of software

porbeagle n
Herringshai
a pelagic shark

porcelain /ˈpoːslɘn/ /ˈpɔɹ.sə.lɪn/ /ˈpɔː.sə.lɪn/ n
Porzellan
hard white translucent ceramic
items (esp. dishware or objets d'art) made of porcelain

porch /po(ː)ɹtʃ/ /poətʃ/ /pɔɹtʃ/ /pɔːtʃ/ n
Veranda Vorbau Vordach
a covered and enclosed entrance to a building

porcine /ˈpoʊɹ.saɪn/ /ˈpoʊɹ.sin/ /ˈpoʊɹ.sɪn/ adj
fettleibig
morbidly obese
Schwein porcin porzin schweineartig schweineähnlich schweinisch
of or pertaining to the pig

porcini /pɔːɹˈtʃiː.ni/ /pɔːˈtʃiː.ni/ n
Steinpilz
mushroom, Boletus edulis

porcupette n
Baumstachlerbaby Baumstachlerjunges
New World porcupine (Erethizontidae)
Stachelschweinbaby Stachelschweinjunges
Old World porcupine (Hystricidae)

porcupine /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kjʊˌpaɪn/ n
Stachelschwein Baumstachelschwein Baumstachler Quastenstachler Urson
large rodent

porcupine fish n
Igelfisch
a fish species that inflates itself when threatened to expose spines

porcupine puffer n
Igelfisch
type of puffer fish

pore /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ n
Pore
a tiny opening in the skin

pork /po(ː)ɹk/ /poək/ /pɔɹk/ /pɔːk/ n
Schweinefleisch Schwein Schweinernes
meat of a pig

pork belly n
Schweinebauch
boneless cut of fatty meat

pork rind n
Schwarte Schweinekrusten
food made from pork skin

pork-barrelling n
Kirchturmpolitik
practice of giving favours or money for support

porn /pɔɹn/ /pɔːn/ n
Porno
pornographic work
Pornografie
pornography

porn star n
Pornostar Pornodarsteller Pornodarstellerin
actor or actress famous for appearing in pornographic films

porno /ˈpɔːnəʊ/ n
Porno Pornografie
pornography

pornocracy /pɔˈnɑkɹəsi/ /pɔːˈnɒkɹəsɪ/ n
Mätressenherrschaft Pornokratie
government by, or dominated by, prostitutes or corrupt persons

pornocracy /pɔˈnɑkɹəsi/ /pɔːˈnɒkɹəsɪ/ pn
Mätressenherrschaft Pornokratie Hurenherrschaft
period of the papacy known as the saeculum obscurum

pornographer n
Pornograf Pornograph Pornographin
person involved in creation or dissemination of pornography

pornographic adj
pornographisch
containing an explicit depiction of sexual activity

pornography /pɔɹˈnɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ /pɔː(ɹ)ˈnɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
Pornografie
depiction of sexual subject matter with prurient intent

pornstache n
Pornobalken
moustache that resembles one worn by an adult film actor

porosity n
Porösität
measure of how porous a material is
state of being porous

porous /ˈpɔːɹəs/ adj
porös durchlässig
full of tiny pores

porphyria /pɔː(ɹ)ˈfɪɹɪə/ n
Porphyrie
abnormality of porphyrin metabolism

porphyrin /ˈpɔɹfəɹɪn/ /ˈpɔːfɪɹɪn/ n
Porphyrin
heterocyclic compound

porphyrogenite /ˌpɔːfəˈɹɒdʒɪˌnaɪt/ n
Purpurgeburt
honorific title

porpoise /ˈpɔːpəs/ /ˈpɔːɹpəs/ n
Schweinswal Tümmler
cetacean

porridge /ˈpɒɹɪdʒ/ /ˈpɔɹɪdʒ/ n
Brei
breakfast cereal dish

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ n
Hafen Port
dock or harbour
Backbord
left-hand side of a vessel when facing the front
Port
computing: logical or physical construct into and from which data are transferred
Portwein
fortified wine

port city n
Hafenstadt
city built around a port

port wine n
Portwein
A type of fortified wine traditionally made in Portugal

portable /ˈpɔɹtəbəl/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbəl/ adj
tragbar portabel
able to be carried or moved
portabel
running on multiple systems

portable executable n
Portable Executable
file format used for executable programs

portable toilet n
Dixi-Klo Baustellenklo Dixi Dixiklo Dixi® Mobil-WC
portable toilet

portage n
Portage
route used for portage

portal /ˈpɔːtəl/ /ˈpɔːɹtəl/ n
Portal
grandiose entrance
website
entry point

portal vein n
Pfortader
particular vein

portcullis /pɔːtˈkʌlɪs/ n
Fallgatter
gate in the form of a grating

portend /pɔɹˈtɛnd/ /pɔːˈtɛnd/ v
vorhersagen ankündigen vorbedeuten
to serve as a warning or omen
bedeuten deuten hindeuten hinweisen
to signify

portent /ˈpo(ː)ɹtɛnt/ /ˈpoətɛnt/ /ˈpɔɹtɛnt/ /ˈpɔːtɛnt/ n
Omen
omen

portentous adj
unheildrohend
ominous; portending evil
hochtrabend wichtigtuerisch
vain; marvelous; prodigious; wonderful

porter /ˈpo(ː)ɹtɚ/ /ˈpoətə/ /ˈpɔɹtɚ/ /ˈpɔːtə/ n
Gepäckträger
person who carries luggage

portfolio /pɔɹtˈfoʊ.liˌoʊ/ /pɔːtˈfəʊ.liˌəʊ/ n
Portefeuille
Mappe
case
Portfolio
investments

porthole n
Bullauge
circular window

portico /ˈpɔːtɪkəʊ/ n
Portikus
small space with a roof supported by columns, serving as the entrance to a building

portion /ˈpoəɹʃən/ /ˈpɔɹʃən/ /ˈpɔːʃən/ n
Teil Portion
allocated amount

portmanteau /pɔːtˈmæn.təʊ/ /pɔːɹtˈmæntoʊ/ n
Koffer
case

portmanteau word n
Kofferwort Kontamination Portmanteau Portmanteau-Wort Schachtelwort Verschmelzung
word which combines the meaning of two words

portrait /ˈpoətɹeɪt/ /ˈpoətɹɪt/ /ˈpoʊɹtɹeɪt/ /ˈpoʊɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔɹtɹeɪt/ /ˈpɔɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔːtɹeɪt/ /ˈpɔːtɹɪt/ n
Porträt Portrait
painting of a person
an accurate depiction of a person, a mood, etc.

portraitist n
Porträtist Porträtistin
one who makes portraits

portray /pɔɹˈtɹeɪ/ v
porträtieren
figuratively: to describe in words
porträtieren abmalen
to paint or draw the likeness of

portrayal /ˌpɔɹˈtɹeɪ.əl/ n
Abbild

pose /poʊz/ /pəʊz/ n
Pose
position, arrangement (especially of the human body)

pose /poʊz/ /pəʊz/ v
stellen
ask, set (a test or quiz)
posieren
assume or maintain a pose
legen stellen
set in place, arrange

poser /ˈpoʊzɚ/ /ˈpəʊzə(ɹ)/ n
harte Nuss knifflige Frage
a particularly difficult question or puzzle
Fragender Frager Fragesteller
someone who asks a question or sets a problem
Künstlermodell Modell
someone who, or something which, poses; with their body in a fixed position

poseur /poʊˈzʊəɹ/ n
Angeber Angeberin
one who affects some behaviour, style, attitude or other condition, often to impress or influence others

posh /pɑʃ/ /pɒʃ/ adj
vornehm
associated with the upper classes
schick todschick
stylish, elegant, exclusive

posit /ˈpɒzɪt/ n
Postulat
A postulate

posit /ˈpɒzɪt/ v
postulieren
Postulate
Suggest

position /pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Position Stellung
place, location
status or rank
posture
Stelle Arbeitsplatz
post of employment
Position
stand

position /pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ v
positionieren postieren
to put into place

positive /ˈpɑzɪ̈tɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪ̈tɪv/ adj
positiv
legal: formally laid down
mathematics: greater than zero
physics: having more protons than electrons
characterised by features which support a hypothesis
grammar: describing the primary sense

positive /ˈpɑzɪ̈tɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪ̈tɪv/ n
Positiv Positivfilm
photography: a positive image
Grundstufe Positiv Positivus
the positive degree of adjectives and adverbs

positive column n
positive Säule
glowing region in a glow discharge

positive thinking n
positives Denken
focusing on thoughts of success

positively /ˈpɒzɪtɪvli/ /ˌpɒzɪˈtɪvli/ adv
bestimmt definitiv eindeutig entschieden
with certainty

positivism /ˈpɑzɪtɪvˌɪzm/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪvˌɪzm/ n
Positivismus
philosophical doctrine

positron /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɹɑn/ /ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɹɒn/ n
Positron
positron

positronium n
Positronium
exotic atom

posse /ˈpɑ.si/ /ˈpɒ.si/ n
Bande
A criminal gang
Trupp
A group of people summoned to help law enforcement

possess /pəˈzɛs/ v
besitzen
to have; to have ownership of
to take control of someone's body or mind

possessed /pəˈzɛst/ adj
besessen
controlled by evil spirits

possessing v
besitzend
present participle of possess

possession /pəˈzɛʃən/ n
Ballbesitz
control of the ball in a disputed sports game
Gut
something that is owned

possessive /pəˈzɛsɪv/ adj
besitzanzeigend possessiv
grammar: indicating possession

possessive case n
Genitiv
case used to express direct possession

possessive pronoun n
Possessivpronomen Possessiv Possessivum besitzanzeigendes Fürwort
pronoun which expresses possession

possessive suffix n
Possessivsuffix
Suffix indicating possession

possessor /pɒˈzɛsɔː/ n
Besitzer Inhaber
One who possesses

possibility /ˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/ /ˌpɒsɪˈbɪliti/ n
Möglichkeit
quality of being possible

possible /ˈpɑsəbl̩/ /ˈpɒsɪbl̩/ adj
möglich
able but not certain to happen
being considered, e.g. for a position
capable of being done or achieved; feasible

possum /ˈpɒsəm/ n
Possum
any of the marsupials in several families of the order Diprotodontia of Australia and neighboring islands

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ n
Pfosten
long dowel or plank protruding from the ground
Beitrag
individual message in a forum
Post
method of delivering mail
Posten Stelle
assigned station

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ v
posten hochladen
to send to an electronic forum
posten
(Internet) to publish a message
schicken
to send mail

post chaise n
Postkutsche
a horse-drawn carriage, closed and with four-wheels

post horn n
Posthorn
musical instrument

post office n
Post
organization
Postamt
place

post office box n
Postfach
box hired as collection point for mail

post-Soviet adj
postsowjetisch
after the dissolution of the Soviet Union

post-it note n
Klebezettel
a small piece of paper with an adhesive strip on one side

post-production n
Postproduktion
stages of film production happening between the actual filming and the completed film

post-traumatic stress disorder n
posttraumatische Belastungsstörung
condition that develops following some stressful situation

post-truth /ˌpəʊst ˈtɹuːθ/ adj
postfaktisch
post-truth

postage /ˈpoʊstɪdʒ/ /ˈpəʊstɪdʒ/ n
Porto
charge
Frankierung
postage stamp affixed as evidence of payment

postage meter n
Frankiermaschine
machine

postage stamp n
Briefmarke Postwertzeichen Marke Freimarke Wert Wertzeichen
piece of paper indicating postage has been paid

postal [ˈpoʊstl̩] [ˈpəʊstl̩] adj
postalisch Post-
relating to mail

postal vote n
Briefwahl
a vote made on an official form which is then sent through the post

postalveolar /ˌpoʊstælˈviələɹ/ /ˌpəʊstælviˈəʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
postalveolar
articulated with the tongue near or touching the back of the alveolar ridge

postalveolar /ˌpoʊstælˈviələɹ/ /ˌpəʊstælviˈəʊlə(ɹ)/ n
Postalveolar Postalveolarlaut
any sound articulated with the tongue near or touching the back of the alveolar ridge

postbellum adj
Nachkriegszeit
of the period following a war

postcard /ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/ n
Postkarte
rectangular piece of thick paper to be mailed without an envelope

postcode /ˈpəʊs(t)kəʊd/ n
Postleitzahl PLZ
sequence of letters and/or numbers added to a postal address

postcolonial adj
postkolonial
following the end of colonial rule

postdoctoral adj
Postdoc-
after receiving a doctorate

poste restante n
Postlagerservice
a service where the post office holds mail until the recipient calls for it

poster /ˈpoʊstɚ/ n
Plakat Poster Anschlag Affiche
advertisement
Poster Affiche
picture intended to be attached to a wall
Pfosten
shot that hits a goalpost

poster child n
Paradebeispiel
prototypical example

posterior /pɒsˈtɪəriə(r)/ adj
später
following in order or time
hinter
located towards the rear

posterior /pɒsˈtɪəriə(r)/ n
Hintern
buttocks

posterior chamber n
hintere Augenkammer
space between iris and lens

posterity /pɒˈstɛɹɪti/ n
Nachkommen Nachwelt
all the future generations

postern /ˈpɑstɚn/ /ˈpɒst(ə)n/ n
Hintertor Hintertür
secondary gateway

postglacial rebound n
Landhebung
rise of depressed lithosphere

posthistory n
Nachgeschichte
history after an event

posthumous /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/ adj
postum posthum
in reference to a work, published after the author's death
taking place after one's death

postilion /pɒˈstɪlɪən/ /pəˈstɪljən/ n
Postillion
rider mounted on leading horse

postlude /ˈpəʊstluːd/ n
Nachspiel Postludium
final part of a musical piece

postmark n
Poststempel
marking made by a postal service on a letter

postmark v
stempeln
to apply a postmark on

postmodern adj
nachmodern postmodern
Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of postmodernism

postmodernism /pəʊstˈmɑdɚnɪzəm/ n
Postmodernismus Postmoderne
a style of art, literature, etc

postnatal adj
postnatal postpartal
of or pertaining to the period immediately after birth

postoperative /poʊstˈɑpəɹətɪv/ /pəʊstˈɒpəɹətɪv/ adj
postoperativ
of, pertaining to, or occurring in the period after a surgical operation

postpone /poʊstˈpoʊn/ v
verschieben aufschieben
to delay or put off an event

postponement n
Aufschub Verschiebung
the state of being adjourned

postposition n
Postposition Nachsetzwort nachgestellte Präposition nachgestelltes Verhältniswort
(grammar) words that come after the noun

postpositional adj
postpositional
of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a postposition

postpositionally adv
postpositional
in a postpositional manner

postpostmodern adj
nachpostmodern postpostmodern
beyond postmodernism

postrevolutionary adj
nachrevolutionär postrevolutionär
occurring after a revolution

postscript /ˈpoʊst.skɹɪpt/ n
Postskriptum
addendum to a letter

postscriptum /ˌpəʊstˈskɹɪptəm/ n
Postskriptum
something written afterward

postsurgical adj
postoperativ
relating to the period following surgery

posttonic adj
nachtonig
immediately following a stressed syllable

posttraumatic adj
posttraumatisch
after, or as a result of, a trauma

postulate /ˈpɑstʃələt/ /ˈpɑstʃəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊlət/ n
Postulat Axiom
logic: an axiom
Voraussetzung
requirement, prerequisite
Postulat
something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted
fundamental element; basic principle

postulate /ˈpɑstʃələt/ /ˈpɑstʃəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊlət/ v
postulieren
to assume as a premise

posture /ˈpɑːstʃɚ/ /ˈpɒstʃə/ n
Haltung
position of body

posturing n
Inszenierung
assumption of an exaggerated pose or attitude

postvolcanic adj
postvulkanisch
following the eruption of a volcano

postwoman n
Briefträgerin Postbotin Zustellerin Briefzustellerin Postfrau
woman who delivers the post or mail

pot /pɑt/ /pɒt/ n
Einsatz
money wagered
Topf
vessel for cooking or storing food etc.
Marihuana Gras
marijuana

pot /pɑt/ /pɒt/ v
lochen
to cause a ball to fall into a pocket
etwas in einen Topf werfen
to put (something) into a pot

pot calling the kettle black /ˈpɑt ˈkɔliŋ ðə ˈkɛtl̩ ˈblæk/ /ˈpɒt ˈkɔːliŋ ðə ˈkɛtl̩ ˈblæk/ n
rechter Pantoffel schimpft über linken Pantoffel wer im Glashaus sitzt, soll nicht mit Steinen werfen
ein Esel schimpft den anderen Langohr
situation in which somebody accuses someone else of a fault shared by the accuser

pot marigold n
Ringelblume
Calendula officinalis

potable /ˈpoʊ.tə.b(ə)l/ /ˈpəʊ.tə.b(ə)l/ adj
trinkbar
good for drinking

potash /ˈpɒt.æʃ/ n
Pottasche
pot ash
potassium carbonate etc

potassium /pəˈtæsiəm/ n
Kalium
the chemical element

potassium aluminium sulfate n
Kaliumaluminiumsulfat
sulfate double salt of potassium and aluminium

potassium bitartrate n
Weinstein

potassium carbonate n
Kaliumcarbonat
alkaline salt

potassium chloride n
Kaliumchlorid
the salt KCl

potassium cyanide n
Kaliumcyanid Zyankali
inorganic compound

potassium dichromate n
Kaliumdichromat
potassium salt of chromic acid

potassium hydroxide n
Kaliumhydroxid kaustisches Kali Ätzkali
potassium hydroxide

potassium nitrate n
Kalisalpeter Salpeter
potassium nitrate

potassium permanganate n
Kaliumpermanganat
KMnO₄

potato /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/ /pəˈteɪ.təʊ/ n
Kartoffel Erdapfel Bramburi Erdbirne Grumbeere Grundbirne
plant tuber eaten as starchy vegetable

potato blight n
Kartoffelmehltau
Phytophthora infestans, disease of potatoes

potato bread n
Kartoffelbrot
a type of bread made with potatoes and onions

potato chip n
Kartoffelchip
potato chip (UK)

potato crisp n
Chip
thin fried slice of potato

potato masher n
Kartoffelstampfer
utensil for mashing potatoes

potato pancake n
Kartoffelpuffer Reibekuchen Reibeplätzchen
potato pancake

potato salad n
Kartoffelsalat
salad made from chopped boiled potatoes

potato starch n
Kartoffelstärke
vegetable substance found in the extracted material of potatoes

potbellied adj
dickbäuchig
having a potbelly

potbellied pig n
Hängebauchschwein
small Vietnamese domesticated pig

potbelly n
Wampe
a large, swollen, or protruding abdomen

poteen /pəˈt(ʃ)iːn/ /pəˈtʃiːn/ n
Potcheen Poteen
illegally produced Irish whiskey

potentate /ˈpoʊ.tən.teɪt/ /ˈpəʊ.tən.teɪt/ n
Potentat Potentatin
a powerful leader

potential /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ adj
potentiell potenziell möglich
existing in possibility

potential /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ n
Potential
currently unrealized ability
energy of a unit electrical charge

potential difference n
Potentialdifferenz
difference in potential energy between two points

potential energy n
Lageenergie potentielle Energie
energy possessed by an object because of its position

potentiometer n
Potentiometer
user-adjustable variable resistor

pothead n
Kiffer Kifferin
a person who smokes cannabis frequently

potholder n
Topflappen
insulated pad for handling hot cooking utensils

pothole n
Schlagloch
a hole in a road

potion /pəʊ.ʃən/ /ˈpoʊ.ʃən/ n
Elixier Gifttrank Heiltrank Trank Wundertrank Zaubertrank
small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical

potlatch /ˈpɑtˌlætʃ/ /ˈpɒtˌlætʃ/ n
Potluck
communal meal to which guests bring dishes to share

potlid n
Topfdeckel
potlid

potpourri /pəʊˈpʊəɹ.i/ n
Potpourri
a medley of songs or music
a mixture of dried fragrant plant material used to scent a room
collection of various things

potsherd /ˈpɑt.ʃəɹd/ /ˈpɒt.ʃɜːd/ n
Scherbe Tonscherbe Topfscherbe
piece of ceramic from pottery

potter /ˈpɒtə/ n
Töpfer Töpferin
one who makes pots and ceramic wares

potter's wheel n
Töpferscheibe
machine used by a potter

pottery /ˈpɑtəɹi/ /ˈpɒtəɹi/ n
Tongerät Töpfergeschirr Töpferware
fired ceramic wares that contain clay when formed
Töpferei
practise or craft of making pottery
workshop where pottery is made

potty /ˈpɒti/ n
Töpfchen
children's chamberpot

pouch /paʊt͡ʃ/ n
Beutel
pocket in which a marsupial carries its young
small bag

poultry /ˈpoʊltɹi/ /ˈpɒltɹi/ n
Geflügel
domestic fowl
fowl meat

pounce /paʊns/ n
Löschsand Schreibsand
powder thrown onto the paper to make the ink dry

pounce /paʊns/ v
angreifen überfallen
To attack suddenly

pound /paʊnd/ n
Pfund
unit of currency
unit of mass (16 ounces avoirdupois)
Verwahrstelle
place for detention of automobiles
Tierheim Zwinger
place for the detention of stray animals

pound cake n
Rührkuchen
dense yellow cake made from equal quantities of butter, eggs, flour and sugar

pound sterling /paʊnd ˈstɜː(ɹ).lɪŋ/ n
Pfund Pfund Sterling
currency of the UK

pour /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ v
gießen einschenken schütten eingießen einschütten
to cause to flow in a stream
gießen
to flow, pass or issue in or as a stream
schütten
to send forth as in a stream or a flood

pour one's heart out v
sein Herz ausschütten
To express one's innermost thoughts or feelings

pour out v
ausgießen
distribute or spread (something), as if it were a liquid

pout /paʊt/ /pʌʊt/ n
Schmollmund
facial expression

pout /paʊt/ /pʌʊt/ v
schürzen
push out one’s lips
schmollen einen Schmollmund machen
sulk, (pretend to) be ill-tempered

pouting /ˈpaʊtɪŋ/ n
Franzosendorsch
fish, Trisopterus luscus

poverty /ˈpɑːvɚti/ /ˈpɒvəti/ n
Armut
quality or state of being poor
deficiency of elements

poverty-stricken adj
armutsgefährdet
very poor

powder /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ n
Pulver Puder
fine particles of any dry substance

powder keg n
Pulverfass
barrel of gun powder
volatile situation

powder metallurgy n
Pulvermetallurgie
producing metal components by compacting and sintering powdered metals

powdered sugar /ˈpaʊ.dəd ˈʃʊɡ.ə/ /ˈpaʊ.dɚd ˈʃʊɡ.ɚ/ n
Puderzucker Staubzucker
very finely ground sugar used in icings, etc

power /paə/ /ˈpaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ n
Macht Kraft
capability or influence
Macht
control, particularly legal or political
Energie Strom
electricity, electricity supply
Macht Großmacht
influential nation, company etc.
Potenz Leistung
maths: product of equal factors
Kraft Stärke
physical force or strength
Leistung Kraft
physics: measure of the rate of doing work or transferring energy

power broker n
graue Eminenz
person having the ability to influence important decisions

power cut n
Stromausfall
interruption in the supply of power

power dissipation n
Leistungsaufnahme
waste of power as heat

power failure n
Stromausfall
power failure

power forward n
Power Forward
a basketball player

power of attorney /ˌpaʊə əv əˈtəːni/ n
Vollmacht
authorisation
Vollmachtsurkunde
document

power politics n
Machtpolitik
politics with power

power series n
Potenzreihe
not pasteurized

power set n
Potenzmenge
set of all subsets of a set

power station n
Kraftwerk Elektrizitätswerk
an industrial complex where electricity is produced

power steering n
Servolenkung
System in a vehicle

power strip n
Mehrfachsteckdose
block of electrical sockets

power structure n
Machtstruktur
system

power struggle n
Machtkampf
a fight to gain dominance

power supply n
Netzteil
part of apparatus

power surge n
Überspannung

power tool n
Elektrogerät Elektrowerkzeug
tool powered by an electric motor

power-hungry adj
machtgierig machthungrig
having a strong desire for power

powerbank n
Powerbank mobile Zusatzbatterie
portable device used to charge mobile phones and tablet computers

powered adj
angetrieben mit Antrieb

powerful /ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/ adj
mächtig
having or capable of exerting power, potency or influence

powerless adj
machtlos
lacking legal authority
kraftlos
lacking sufficient power or strength

powerlessness n
Machtlosigkeit
The state or character of being powerless

powerlifting n
Kraftdreikampf
strength sport

powers that be n
die da oben die zuständigen Stellen
holders of power

powertrain /ˈpaʊəˌtɹeɪn/ /ˈpaʊɚˌtɹeɪn/ n
Antriebsstrang
powertrain

practicability n
Praktikabilität
being practicable

practical /ˈpɹæktɪkəl/ adj
praktisch
based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis
being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation
having skills or knowledge that are practical

practical joke n
Streich
something done for amusement to the detriment of someone else

practically /ˈpɹæktɪkli/ adv
praktisch
In practice, in effect

practice /ˈpɹæktɪs/ n
Praxis
actual operation or experiment, in contrast to theory
Praxis Ausüben Ausübung Praktizieren
an ongoing pursuit of a craft or profession
Üben Training Übung
repetition of an activity to improve skill

practice makes perfect proverb
Übung macht den Meister
if one practices an activity enough, one will eventually master it

practicum /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəm/ n
Praktikum
college course

practise /ˈpɹæktɪs/ v
ausüben praktizieren
to perform or execute a craft or skill
üben
to repeat an activity as a way of improving one's skill

practiser n
Praktikant Praktikantin
one who practises

praedial /ˈpɹidi.əl/ /ˈpɹiːdɪəl/ adj
prädial

praenomen n
Pränomen
ancient Roman first name

praetor /ˈpɹiːtɔː/ n
Prätor
Roman administrative official

pragmatic /pɹæɡˈmætɪk/ adj
pragmatisch
practical

pragmatism /ˈpɹaɡmətɪzəm/ /ˈpɹæɡmətɪzəm/ n
Pragmatismus
pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities
philosophical idea that beliefs are identified with the actions of a believer

prairie /ˈpɹɛəɹi/ [ˈpɹɛɹi] n
Prärie
An extensive area of relatively flat grassland

prairie chicken n
Präriehuhn
flightless bird of the genus Tympanuchus

prairie dog n
Präriehund
burrowing rodent

praise /pɹeɪz/ n
Lob
commendation; favorable representation in words
worship

praise /pɹeɪz/ v
loben preisen
to give praise to

praline /ˈpɹeɪ.liːn/ /ˈpɹeɪˌlin/ n
Praline
confection

pram /pɹæm/ n
Prahm
flat-bottomed barge

pram /pɹæm/ /pɹɑːm/ n
Kinderwagen
perambulator

prank /pɹæŋk/ n
Schabernack Streich
practical joke or mischievous trick

prank call n
Telefonstreich
practical joke made using the telephone

prankster n
Schelm
one who performs pranks

praseodymium /ˌpɹeɪzioʊˈdɪmiəm/ n
Praseodym
chemical element

prate n
Geschwätz
talk to little purpose

prate v
faseln labern plaudern schwafeln schwatzen schwätzen
to talk much, to chatter

prattle /ˈpɹætəl/ n
Geplapper
babble

prattle /ˈpɹætəl/ v
schwatzen
to talk incessantly; to babble

prattler n
Schwatzmaul
someone who prattles

prawn /pɹoːn/ /pɹɒːn/ /pɹɔːn/ n
Garnele
large shrimp

pray /pɹeɪ/ v
bitten erbitten
to beg humbly for aid
beten
to petition a higher being
to talk to God

prayer /pɹɛə(ɹ)/ /pɹɛɚ/ n
Beter Beterin
one who prays

prayer /pɹɛə(ɹ)/ /pɹɛɚ/ /ˈpɹeɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹeɪəɹ/ n
Gebet Beten Gottesdienst Prediger
Gebet
practice of communicating with one's God
the specific words or methods used for praying
the act of praying
a request; a petition

prayer book n
Gebetbuch
book

prayer flag n
Gebetsfahne Gebetsflagge
colourful rectangular cloth

prayer rug n
Gebetsteppich
small rug on which Muslims kneel to pray

prayer shawl n
Bettuch Gebetsmantel Gebetsschal Tallit jüdischer Gebetsschal
prayer shawl

prayer wheel n
Gebetsmühle
rotating cylinder containing prayers

praying mantis n
Gottesanbeterin
any of various predatory insects of the Mantidae family

pre- prefix
vor-
before

pre-Christian adj
vorchristlich
before the arrival of Christianity

pre-Columbian adj
präkolumbisch
before Christopher Columbus

pre-Socratic /ˌpɹiːsɒˈkɹætɪk/ adj
vorsokratisch
related to the pre-Socratic philosophers

pre-Socratic /ˌpɹiːsɒˈkɹætɪk/ n
Vorsokratiker Vorsokratikerin
any one of the pre-Socratic philosophers

pre-ejaculate n
Lusttropfen Präejakulat
pre-ejaculate

pre-render v
vorrendern

preach /pɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
predigen
give a sermon
advise or recommend earnestly
predigen verkündigen
proclaim by public discourse

preach to the choir v
offene Türen einrennen
speaking to those that already believe

preacher /ˈpɹit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɹiːt͡ʃə/ n
Prediger
one who preaches

preadolescence n
Präadoleszenz
the period between childhood and adolescence

preamble /ˈpɹɪiˌæmbl̩/ n
Präambel
short statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute

preantepenult n
Präantepänultima
last syllable but three

preaspiration /ˌpɹiːˌæspəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Präaspiration
period of voiceless breathing

prebendary /ˈpɹɛbəndəɹi/ n
Pfründner
An honorary canon of a cathedral or collegiate church

precampaign adj
Vorwahlkampf

precariat n
Prekariat
sociological group

precarious /pɹəˈkɛəɹi.əs/ /pɹəˈkɛɹi.əs/ adj
prekär
prekär unsicher gefährdet
dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous

precariously adv
prekär unsicher
in a precarious manner

precarity n
Prekarisierung
condition of existence

precaution /pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/ n
Vorsichtsmaßnahme
A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success
Vorsorge
Previous caution or care

precautionarily adv
sicherheitshalber vorsichtshalber
as a precaution

precede /pɹəˈsiːd/ v
vorangehen vorausgehen
go before, go in front of

precedence /ˈpɹɛsɪd(ə)ns/ n
Vorrang
the state of preceding in importance or priority

precedent /pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/ /ˈpɹes.ə.dənt/ /ˈpɹɛs.ɪ.dənt/ n
Präzedens
past act used as example
Präzedenzfall
prior judgment in law

preceding /pɹɪˈsiːdɪŋ/ adj
führend vorausgehend vorherig
foregoing; occurring before or in front of something else

precept /ˈpɹiːsɛpt/ n
Vorschrift Grundsatz Gebot
rule or principle governing personal conduct

precinct /ˈpɹisɪŋkt/ n
umschlossener Bezirk
enclosed space
Polizeirevier
police district
Einkaufsfußgängerzone Fußgängereinkaufszone Fußgängerzone
uncovered shopping area
Wahlbezirk
voting district

precious /ˈpɹɛʃəs/ adj
kostbar wertvoll
of high value or worth

precious stone n
Edelstein
gem

preciousness n
Kostbarkeit
the condition of being precious

precipice /ˈpɹɛs.ə.pɪs/ /ˈpɹɛsɪpɪs/ n
Abgrund Steilhang
very steep cliff

precipitate /pɹɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪtət/ v
ausfällen niederschlagen
To come out of a liquid solution into solid form
ausfällen
To separate out of a liquid solution into solid form
herabstürzen hinabwerfen stürzen
To throw an object or person from a great height
beschleunigen vorantreiben
make something happen suddenly and quickly; hasten

precipitation /pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/ n
Präzipitation
chemistry: chemical reaction forming solid in liquid
Niederschlag
weather: water falling from the atmosphere

precipitation hardening n
Ausscheidungshärtung
Precipitation hardening

precipitation reaction n
Fällungsreaktion
reversible reaction in which a product is continuously removed by precipitation

precipitous adj
überstürzt
hasty; rash; quick; sudden; precipitate
kopfüber
headlong
abrupt abschüssig jäh schroff steil steilwandig
steep, like a precipice

precipitously adv
unerwartet
abruptly

precis n
Inhaltsangabe Zusammenfassung
precis

precise /pɹɪˈsaɪs/ adj
exakt
(sciences) clustered close together
genau präzise
exact

precise /pɹɪˈsaɪs/ v
präzisieren
exact

precisely /pɹɪˈsaɪsli/ adv
präzise
in a precise manner

precision /pɹɪˈsɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ n
Messpräzision Präzision Wiederholgenauigkeit
the ability of a measurement to be reproduced consistently
Genauigkeit Präzision
the state of being precise or exact; exactness

preclude /pɹɪˈkluːd/ v
ausschließen unmöglich machen verhindern
rule out

precocious /pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/ adj
frühreif
characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity
frühreif altklug
exhibiting advanced skills at an abnormally early age

precociousness n
Frühreife
condition of being precocious

precocity n
Frühreife
state of being precocious

precognition /ˌpɹiːkɒɡˈnɪʃn̩/ n
Präkognition
knowledge of something that is to occur in the future

precompiler n
Precompiler Präkompiler Vorkompilierer Vorübersetzer
that which precompiles

precompression n
Vorpressung Vorverdichtung
compression applied prior to something

preconception n
Vorurteil
an opinion considered beforehand with adequate evidence

precondition n
Voraussetzung Vorbedingung
preexisting requirement

precursor /ˈpɹiːˌkɜɹ.səɹ/ n
Vorläufer Edukt Präkursor
chemical compound
Vorläufer
forerunner, predecessor

predation n
Jagd Prädation Raub
the preying of one animal on others

predator /ˈpɹe.də.təɹ/ n
Raubtier Prädator Beutegreifer Raubfisch
animal or organism that hunts

predator bug n
Raubwanze
species

predatory /ˈpɹedətəɹi/ adj
räuberisch
relating to predators

predecessor /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹɛd.ə.sɛs.ɚ/ n
Vorläufer
model or type which precedes
Vorgänger Vorgängerin Vorläufer
one who precedes

predefine v
vorgeben festlegen vordefinieren
To define in advance

predefined adj
vordefiniert voreingestellt vorgegeben
having been defined previously

predestination /pɹi.dɛs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃen/ n
Prädestination Vorherbestimmung
religious doctrine

predicament /pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/ n
Kategorie
A definite class, state or condition.
That which is predicated; a category.
Dilemma Lage Zwangslage Zwickmühle missliche Lage
An unfortunate or trying position or condition.

predicate /ˈpɹɛdɪkət/ n
Prädikat Satzaussage
(grammar) part of sentence that states something about its subject
Prädikat
(logic) a term of a statement, where the statement may be true or false

predicate calculus n
Prädikatenlogik
a branch of logic

predication n
Prädikation
The action of making a term or expression the predicate of a statement
Aussage
assertion or affirmation
Ankündigung Vorhersage
proclamation, announcement or preaching

predicative /pɹɪˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ adj
prädikativ
used after a verb

predicative /pɹɪˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ n
Prädikativ Prädikativum
element of the predicate of a sentence which supplements the subject or object by means of the verb

predicative case n
Prädikativ
case marking a predicative nominative

predict /pɹɪˈdɪkt/ v
prophezeien
to foretell or prophesy
vorhersagen
to state, or make something known in advance

predictable /pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/ adj
vorhersagbar prädiktabel
able to be predicted

prediction /pɹɪˈdɪkʃn/ n
Vorhersage Voraussage Prophezeiung
a statement about the future

predictive text n
Texterkennung
function on certain text messaging software

predisposed adj
geneigt prädisponiert
inclined
empfänglich
made susceptible

predisposition n
Neigung Veranlagung
the state of being predisposed

predominantly adv
vorwiegend überwiegend
in a predominant manner

predominate v
vorherrschen

preemie n
Frühchen
Premature baby

preeminent /pɹiːˈɛmɪnənt/ adj
heraustragend hervorragend überragend
exceeding others in quality or rank

preempt v
vorgreifen zuvorkommen
to appropriate something

preemptive /pɹiːˈɛmp.tɪv/ adj
bevorzugt präemptiv vorbeugend
vorbeugend
so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation

preemptive right n
Vorkaufsrecht
right of shareholders to preempt dilution

preemptive strike n
Praeventivschlag

preen /pɹiːn/ v
putzen
to groom
sich brüsten
to show off

prefabricated adj
vorgefertigt
manufactured in advance

preface /ˈpɹɛfəs/ n
Vorwort Vorrede
introduction before the main text

prefect /ˈpɹiːfekt/ n
Präfekt
an official of ancient Rome
the head of a department in France

prefecture /ˈpɹiˌfɛk(t)ʃəɹ/ /ˈpɹiːfɛktʃə/ n
Präfektur
The district governed by a prefect
The office of a prefect

prefer /pɹɪˈfɜː/ /pɹɪˈfɝ/ v
bevorzugen vorziehen präferieren
to favor

preferable /pɹəˈfɜːɹəb(ə)l/ /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹəb(ə)l/ adj
bevorzugt
Better than some other option

preferably /ˈpɹɛfɹəˌbli/ adv
vorzugsweise
in preference

preferans n
Préférence
a card game

preferences n
Einstellungen
user-specified settings of parameters in computer software

preferential /ˈpɹɛf.ɜː(ɹ)ˌɛn.ʃəl/ adj
vorrangig
relating to preference

prefix /ˈpɹiːfɪks/ n
Präfix Vorsilbe
morpheme at the beginning of a word

prefix /ˈpɹiːfɪks/ v
mit einem Präfix versehen präfigieren
put or fix before, or at the beginning of

prefixation n
Präfigieren Präfigierung Präfixation
addition of a prefix

pregnancy n
Schwangerschaft
condition

pregnant /ˈpɹɛɡnənt/ adj
schwanger trächtig
carrying developing offspring within the body
bedeutungsvoll
having many possibilities or implications

preheat v
vorheizen
to heat something in preparation for further action, especially cooking

prehensile /pɹiˈhɛnsəl/ /pɹɪˈhɛn.saɪl/ adj
Greif-
able to take hold of objects

prehistorian n
Vorgeschichtler Vorgeschichtlerin
student of or expert in prehistory

prehistoric adj
vorgeschichtlich prähistorisch
of relating to the epoch before written record

prehistory n
Vorzeit
era before written records
Vorgeschichte
history of events leaving up to something
Vorgeschichte Urgeschichte
study of events and conditions before written records

preimage n
Urbild
set of all elements that map into a given subset of the codomain of a function

preindustrial adj
vorindustriell
before industry

prejudgment n
Vorverurteilung
judgment made before the evidence has been presented

prejudice /ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/ n
Vorurteil Voreingenommenheit
adverse judgement formed beforehand
Vorurteil
any preconceived opinion
irrational hostile attitude

prejudiced adj
voreingenommen vorurteilsbehaftet
having prejudices

prejudicial adj
abträglich
causing harm or injury; detrimental, harmful or injurious
voreingenommen
exhibiting prejudice or bias

prelate /ˈpɹɛlət/ n
Prälat
clergyman

preliminarily adv
im Voraus vorläufig
in a preliminary manner

preliminary /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnəɹi/ /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/ adj
vorbereitend vorläufig
in preparation for the main matter

prelude /ˈpɹɛl(j)uːd/ n
Präludium Vorspiel
short piece of music

premarital adj
vorehelich
before one’s marriage

premature ejaculation n
vorzeitiger Samenerguss
premature ejaculation

prematurely adv
vorschnell zu früh
in a premature manner

premeditate v
im Vorhinein planen im Vorhinein überlegen vorher bedenken vorher überlegen vorsätzlich planen
to meditate, consider, or plan beforehand

premeditated adj
geplant mit Vorsatz vorher überlegt vorsätzlich
planned, considered or estimated in advance; deliberate

premeditation n
Vorbedacht Vorsatz Vorsätzlichkeit
the act of planning or plotting

premier /pɹɪˈmɪəɹ/ /ˈpɹemjə/ /ˈpɹimjɚ/ /ˈpɹɛmiə(ɹ)/ n
Ministerpräzident

premiere /pɹəˈmɪɚ/ /ˈpɹɛmjɛə/ n
Premiere Erstaufführung Uraufführung
first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment

premiere /pɹəˈmɪɚ/ /ˈpɹɛmjɛə/ v
uraufführen
(intransitive) of a film or play, to play for the first time

premise /ˈpɹɛ.mɪs/ n
Lokal Lokalität Räumlichkeit
piece of real estate
Prämisse Voraussetzung
proposition antecedently supposed or proved

premises /ˈpɹɛməsiːz/ /ˈpɹɛməsɪs/ n
Gelände Lokal Räumlichkeit
land, and all the built structures on it, considered as a single place

premium /ˈpɹimiəm/ adj
premium

premium /ˈpɹimiəm/ n
Bonus Prämie
a bonus paid in addition to normal payments
Versicherungsbeitrag Versicherungsprämie
the amount to be paid for an insurance policy

premodern adj
prämodern vormodern
predating the modern era

premolar n
Prämolar Vormahlzahn
tooth

premonetary adj
prämonetär

premonition n
Vorahnung
strong intuition

prenatal adj
pränatal präpartal
being or happening before birth

prenegotiation n
Vorverhandlung
discussion prior to formal negotiations

prenominal adj
pränominal präsubstantivisch

prenuptial agreement n
Ehevertrag
document stating legal claims upon a divorce

preoccupation n
Anliegen Beschäftigtsein Besorgnis Sorge Vertieftsein beherrschender Gedanke
the state of being preoccupied; enthrallment

preoccupied adj
gedankenverloren
concerned with something else, distracted

preoperative adj
präoperativ
before surgery

preorder n
Präordnung
binary relation
Vorbestellung
order in advance

preorder v
vorbestellen
to order in advance

prepaid /pɹiːˈpeɪd/ adj
prepaid- vorausbezahlt
paid for in advance

preparation /pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Vorbereitung
act

preparatory adj
vorbereitend
of or pertaining to preparation

prepare /pɹɪˈpɛə/ /pɹɪˈpɛəɹ/ v
vorbereiten
to make ready for a specific future purpose
to make oneself ready
to produce by combining elements
vorbereiten zubereiten
to make ready for eating or drinking

prepared /pɹɪˈpɛəd/ /pɹɪˈpɛɹd/ adj
bereit
ready, willing

prepayment n
Vorauszahlung
payment in advance

prepend /pɹɪˈpɛnd/ v
voranstellen
to attach (an expression, phrase, etc.) to another, as a prefix

preponderance /pɹɪˈpɒnd(ə)ɹəns/ n
Präponderanz
state of being preponderant

prepone v
vorziehen
to reschedule to an earlier time

preposition /ˈpɹiːpəˌzɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/ n
Präposition Verhältniswort Lagewort Vorwort
grammar: a type of word like "of, from, for, by"

prepositional adj
präpositional vorwörtlich
of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a preposition

prepositional case n
Präpositional Präpositionalfall Präpositionalkasus
case serving as object of a preposition

prepositional phrase n
Präpositionalphrase
phrase containing both a preposition and its complement

preposterous adj
grotesk unerträglich unmöglich unsagbar unsäglich
absurd, or contrary to common sense

prepostmodern adj
präpostmodern vorpostmodern
having the characteristics of a movement or style that came before postmodernism

preprogram v
vorprogrammieren
program something in advance

preputial adj
präputial
preputial

prequel /ˈpɹiːkwəl/ n
Prequel Vorläufer Vorgeschichte
in a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its predecessor

prerequisite /pɹiˈɹɛkwəzət/ /pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ adj
als Vorbedingung geltend unabdingbar unverzichtbar vorauszusetzen zwingend erforderlich
indispensable

prerequisite /pɹiˈɹɛkwəzət/ /pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ n
Teilnahmevoraussetzung
In education, a course or topic that must be completed before another course or topic can be started
Voraussetzung Vorbedingung
Something that must be gained in order to gain something else

prerevolutionary adj
vorrevolutionär prärevolutionär
occurring before a revolution

prerogative /pɹəˈɹɑɡ.ə.tɪv/ /pɹɪˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/ adj
bevorrechtet privilegiert
having a hereditary or official right or privilege

prerogative /pɹəˈɹɑɡ.ə.tɪv/ /pɹɪˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/ n
Prärogative Privileg Vorrecht Anrecht Bevorrechtung
hereditary or official right or privilege
Begabung Gabe Talent
inherent advantage or privilege
Prärogative Vorrecht Regal
right or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc.

presale n
Vorverkauf Vorabverkauf
sale of something before it is available to the public

presbyopia n
Presbyopie Alterssichtigkeit
inability of the eye, due to ageing, to focus on nearby objects

preschool adj
vorschulisch
relating to years before primary school

prescient /ˈpɹɛsɪənt/ /ˈpɹɛʃ(i)ənt/ adj
hellsichtig vorausahnend vorausschauend vorherwissend
exhibiting or possessing prescience

prescribe /pɹɪˈskɹaɪb/ /ˈpɹiːˌskɹaɪb/ v
verschreiben verordnen
to order a drug or medical device
verordnen vorschreiben
to specify as a required procedure or ritual

prescriber n
Verordner Verordnerin
a person who prescribes medication

prescription /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ adj
verschreibungspflichtig
available with prescription

prescription /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
Verjährung
extinctive or liberative prescription
Rechtssetzung
the act of prescribing a rule or law
Ersitzung
usucapion, acquisitive prescription
Rezept Verschreibung
written order for the administration of a medicine

prescriptivism /pɹəˈskɹɪp.tɪ.vɪzm̩/ /pɹəˈskɹɪp.tɪv.ɪzm̩/ n
Präskriptivismus
prescribing idealistic language norms

preseason n
Vorsaison
period before the start of a sporting season

presence /ˈpɹɛzəns/ n
Anwesenheit
fact or condition of being present

present /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ adj
anwesend gegenwärtig
in the immediate vicinity
gegenwärtig jetzig
pertaining to the current time

present /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ n
Gegenwart Jetzt
current time

present /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ v
präsentieren vorlegen
bring into the presence of

present continuous n
Verlaufsform der Gegenwart
tense that describes an ongoing action in the present

present participle n
Partizip Präsens Mittelwort der Gegenwart Partizip I Partizipium präsentis
verb form that indicates an ongoing action

present perfect n
Perfekt Perfektum
tense that expresses action in the past with consequences in the present time

present tense n
Präsens Gegenwart
form of language

presentable /pɹəˈzɛntəbəl/ adj
salonfähig
able to be presented

presentation /ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃən/ n
Präsentation Vorstellung Vortrag
presenting to an audience

presentation logic n
Präsentationslogik

presenteeism n
Präsentismus
being at work when sick

presenter /pɹɪˈzɛntə(ɹ)/ n
Fernbedienung
computing: Device for remote control
Präsentator
software: GUI software part that assumes the functionality of the "middle-man"
Ansager Conférencier Moderator Moderatorin
someone who presents a broadcast programme
Anbieter Präsentator Präsentatorin Vorführer
someone who presents a thing or person

presentiment /prɪˈzen.tɪ.mənt/ n
Vorahnung
a premonition; a feeling that something, often of undesirable nature, is going to happen

presentism n
Präsentismus
(philosophical) presentism

presently /ˈpɹɛzəntli/ adv
sogleich
before long, soon (in the near future)

preservation /pɹɛ.zɝˈveɪ.ʃən/ n
Erhaltung
the act of preserving

preservative n
Konservierungmittel
any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve

preserve /pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/ v
bewahren aufrechterhalten
to keep; to maintain the condition of
bewahren erhalten
to protect

preside v
den Vorsitz haben präsidieren
to act as a president or chairperson

presidency /ˈpɹezɪdənsi/ n
Präsidentschaft
office or role of president
time during which one is president

president /ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/ n
Vorsitzender Vorsitzende Vorsitzer Vorsitzerin
a person presiding over a meeting, chair, presiding officer, presider
Präsident Präsidentin
the head of state of a republic

president-elect /ˌpɹɛzɪdənt ɪˈlɛkt/ n
Präsident in spe Präsidentin in spe designierte Präsidentin designierter Präsident gewählte Präsidentin gewählter Präsident
person who has been elected to a presidency but has not yet been inducted into office

presidential /pɹɛzɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/ adj
präsidial Präsidentschaft-
pertaining to a president or presidency
vorsitzend
presiding

presidium /pɹɪˈsɪdi.əm/ n
Präsidium
executive committee

presort v
vorsortieren
to sort in advance

press /pɹɛs/ n
Presse Kelter
device used to apply pressure
Presse
printed media
Druckerpresse
printing machine

press /pɹɛs/ v
drücken drängen
drücken
to apply pressure
bügeln
to smooth cloth with an iron

press conference n
Pressekonferenz
question and answer session with members of television, print and other media

press kit n
Pressemappe
promotional and news materials

press release n
Pressemitteilung Presseerklärung
official written media statement

pressure /ˈpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ] n
Druck
physics: amount of force divided by area
a pressing; force applied to a surface
mental strain
a contrasting force or impulse of any kind

pressure /ˈpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ] v
unter Druck setzen
exert force or influence

pressure bandage n
Druckverband Kompressionsverband

pressure cooker n
Schnellkochtopf Dampfdrucktopf Dampfkochtopf
cooking vessel

pressure suit n
Druckanzug
full-body garment, which maintains pressure

pressure vessel n
Druckbehälter
container designed to maintain a volume

pressurized water reactor n
Druckwasserreaktor
form of nuclear power plant

prestidigitation /ˌpɹɛstəˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɛstɪˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/ n
Taschenspielertrick
deceitful cleverness
Taschenspielerkunst Taschenspielertrick
sleight of hand

prestige /pɹɛˈsti(d)ʒ/ n
Prestige Ansehen Geltung Wertschätzung
dignity, status, or esteem

prestigious /pɹɛˈstɪdʒ.əs/ adj
herrschaftlich hoch angesehen prestigeträchtig repräsentativ
of high prestige

presumably /pɹɪˈzjuːməbli/ /pɹɪˈzuːməbli/ adv
vermutlich voraussichtlich
able to be sensibly presumed

presume /pɹiˈz(j)um/ /pɹɘˈzjʉːm/ /pɹɪˈzjuːm/ v
vermuten annehmen mutmaßen
to assume to be true, suppose

presumption n
Überheblichkeit
arrogant behaviour
Annahme
the condition upon which something is presumed

presumptuous /pɹəˈzəmptʃuəs/ /pɹəˈzʌmp.tʃuː.əs/ adj
überheblich anmaßend
going beyond what is proper

presuppose v
voraussetzen erfordern
to assume some truth without proof

presupposition /pɹiː.sʌ.pəˈzɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ n
Annahme
assumption, conjecture, speculation or something supposed without proof

presurgical adj
präoperativ
occurring before, or in preparation for, surgery

pretence /ˈpɹiːtɛns/ n
Vorwand
act of pretending or pretension

pretend /pɹɪˈtɛnd/ v
vorgeben vortäuschen prätendieren
to allege falsely
nur so tun so tun, als ob spielen stellen tun, als ob
to make oneself appear to do something

pretender n
Anwärter
claimant to a throne
Angeber Betrüger Heuchler
person who professes beliefs and opinions that they do not hold

pretentious /pɹɪˈtɛnʃəs/ adj
prätentiös protzig
marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction

preterite /ˈpɹɛtəɹət/ n
Präteritum
preterite tense; simple past

preterite-present verb n
Präteritopräsens Präteritopräsentium
a type of verb

preternatural /ˌpɹi.tɚˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/ /ˌpɹiː.təˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/ adj
außernatürlich
beyond or different from what is natural or according to the regular course of things

pretext /ˈpɹiːtɛkst/ n
Vorwand Ausrede Ausflucht Deckmantel Prätext Schein
false, contrived or assumed purpose

pretext /ˈpɹiːtɛkst/ v
einen Vorwand verwenden etwas vorgeben etwas vorschützen etwas vorspiegeln so tun, als ob
employ a pretext

pretonic adj
vortonig
immediately preceding a stressed syllable

pretty /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ adj
hübsch schön anmutig attraktiv charmant nett
especially of women and children: pleasant, attractive

pretty /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ adv
ziemlich einigermaßen leidlich
somewhat

pretty much adv
leidlich
almost completely; very nearly; mostly

pretty penny n
Sümmchen erkleckliches Sümmchen hübsches Sümmchen
considerable amount of money

pretty please interjection
bitte bitte
an emphatic interjection to make commands more polite

pretzel /ˈpɹɛt.səl/ n
Brezel Breze Pretzel
toasted bread or cracker in the shape of a knot

prevail /pɹɪˈveɪl/ v
vorherrschen
To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence

prevalence n
Kennzahl für die Häufigkeit Prävalenz
number of cases compared to a total population
Verbreitetsein Vorherrschen starke Vorkommen weite Verbreitung
wide extension

prevalent adj
beherrschend vorherrschend überwiegend
Superior in frequency or dominant
verbreitet vorherrschend
widespread, preferred

prevaricate /pɹɪˈvaɹɪkeɪt/ /pɹɪˈvæɹɪkeɪt/ v
Ausflüchte machen ausweichen
shift or turn from direct speech or behaviour, to equivocate

prevarication /pɹɪˌvæɹəˈkeɪʃən/ /pɹɪˌvæɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Ausflucht Tatsachenverdrehung Wahrheitsverzerrung
deceit, evasiveness
Verfehlung Verstoß Übertretung
deviation from what is right or correct

prevaricator n
Faktenverfälscher Schönredner Tatsachenverdreher Wahrheitsverdreher
one who prevaricates

prevent /pɹəˈvɛnt/ /pɹɪˈvɛnt/ v
verhindern vorbeugen
to keep from happening

prevention /pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/ n
Prävention
The act of preventing or hindering

prevention is better than cure proverb
Vorbeugen ist besser als Heilen Vorbeugung ist die beste Medizin
It is better to prevent the creation of a problem than to have to deal with it afterwards.

preventive adj
präventiv
carried out to deter military aggression
präventiv vorbeugend
preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to
slowing the development of an illness

preverb n
Präverb
word class

preverbal adj
präverbal
stage of development before words

preview /pɹiːvjʉː/ n
Preview Voraufführung Vorschau
advance showing of a film, exhibition etc.
Vorblick Vorschau
foretaste of something

previous /ˈpɹivi.əs/ /ˈpɹiːvɪəs/ adj
vorhergehend
prior

previously /ˈpɹivi.əsli/ /ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ adv
früher vorher zuvor ehemals
at an earlier time

prey /pɹeɪ/ n
Beute
that which may be seized by animals
booty, anything taken by force
ravage

priapism n
Priapismus priapismus
medical condition

price /pɹaɪs/ /pɹʌɪs/ n
Preis
cost required to gain possession of something
cost of an action or deed

price /pɹaɪs/ /pɹʌɪs/ v
schätzen den Preis festsetzen
determine or put a price on something

price discrimination n
Preisdifferenzierung
the practice of charging different prices to different categories of consumers

price index n
Preisindex
statistical estimate

price list n
Preisliste
list of items with prices

price tag n
Preisschild Preisschildchen
the tag or sticker attached to a product, displaying its price

price-conscious adj
preisbewusst
aware of how much things cost

price-earnings ratio n
KGV
ratio of share price to earnings per share

priceless adj
preislos unbezahlbar
so precious as not to be sold at any price

prick /pɹɪk/ n
Schwanz Pimmel
(slang) a penis
Arschloch Lümmel Nervensäge
an annoying person
Stechen Stich
feeling of being pierced or punctured
Dorn Spitze Stachel
small pointed object

prick /pɹɪk/ v
stechen
pierce

prickle /pɹɪkəl/ n
Stachel Dorn
A small, sharp pointed object, such as a thorn

prickle /pɹɪkəl/ v
prickeln
to cause someone to feel a prickle

prickly adj
Stachel dornig stachelig
covered with sharp points
heikel
difficult, hairy
gereizt reizbar
easily irritated

prickly pear /ˌpɹɪkli ˈpɛː/ n
Kaktusfeige Feigenkaktus
any of various spiny cacti of the genus Opuntia
Kaktusfeige
cactus fruit

pride /pɹaɪd/ n
Rudel
company of lions
Stolz Machtbewusstsein
consciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle; wantonness
Hochmut Dünkel Trotz
proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct
Hochmut Stolz
quality or state of being proud; inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc.
Stolz Hochmut
sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one
that of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-gratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem
kleines Neunauge
small European lamprey (Petromyzon branchialis)

pride /pɹaɪd/ v
Stolz sein auf
take or experience pride in something

pride comes before a fall proverb
Hochmut kommt vor dem Fall
Translations

prie-dieu /pɹiːˈdjəː/ n
Betpult
a piece of furniture on which someone can pray

priest /ˈpɹiːst/ n
Priester Pfarrer Pastor Pastorin Pfaffe Pfarrerin
clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson)

priestess /priːˈstɛs/ n
Priesterin
woman with religious duties

priesthood n
Priestertum Priesterwürde
authority
Priesterschaft Priestertum
clergy
Priesteramt Priesterschaft
role or office

priestly /ˈpɹiːstli/ adj
priesterlich
of or relating to priests

prim /pɹɪm/ adj
ordentlich prüde
prudish

prima ballerina n
Primaballerina
lead female dancer

prima donna /ˌpɹiːməˈdɒnə/ n
Primadonna
opera singer
person who considers themself important

primacy /ˈpɹaɪ.mə.si/ n
Primas
the office, rank, or character of a primate
Primat
the state or condition of being prime or first

primal scene n
Urszene
in Freudian theory, the first time a child witnesses (and understands) its parents copulating

primal scream n
Urschrei
scream produced during primal therapy

primality n
Primzahl-Eigenschaft
condition of being a prime number

primarily /pɹaɪˈmɛɹəli/ adv
hauptsächlich in erster Linie
of a primary or central nature

primary /ˈpɹaɪməɹi/ /ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹi/ /ˈpɹɒeməɹi/ adj
primär
that which is placed ahead of others

primary /ˈpɹaɪməɹi/ /ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹi/ /ˈpɹɒeməɹi/ n
Handschwinge
ornithology: flight feather
Vorwahl
preliminary election

primary election n
Vorwahl
preliminary election to select a candidate

primary ideal n
primäres Ideal
(ring theory)

primary industry n
Hauptwirtschaftszweig
industry providing raw materials

primary key n
Primärschlüssel
key in database table

primary rate interface n
Primärmultiplexanschluss

primary school n
Grundschule Volksschule
first formal, obligatory school

primary source n
Primärquelle
document

primate /ˈpɹaɪmeɪt/ n
Primat
mammal
Primat Primas
archbishop or bishop

primatologist n
Primatologe
scientist whose speciality is primatology

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ adj
erste
first in time, order, or sequence

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ /pɹiːm/ v
grundieren
to apply a coat of primer paint to
ansaugen lassen bereit machen betriebsfertig machen scharf machen vorbereiten
to prepare a mechanism

prime factor n
Primfaktor
factor

prime factorization n
Primfaktorzerlegung
factorization of a positive integer

prime gap n
Primzahllücke

prime minister n
Premierminister Premierministerin
chief member of the cabinet and head of the government

prime mover n
Antriebsaggregat Antriebsmaschine Kraftmaschine
machine

prime number n
Primzahl
natural number

prime suspect n
Hauptverdächtiger
most likely suspect

prime time n
Hauptsendezeit Prime Time
block of television programming

primer /ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹaɪmɚ/ /ˈpɹɪ.mɚ/ n
Fibel Abecedarium ABC-Buch
children's book introducing basic literacy
Abecedarium ABC-Buch Abecedar
introductory textbook
Grundierung
layer of priming substance
substance used to prime wood, metal, etc.
Zündkapsel
small charge used to ignite gunpowder or other explosive

primeval /ˈpɹaɪˌmi.vəl/ adj
urzeitlich
belonging to the first ages

primeval forest n
Urwald
large forest unaffected by humans

primitive /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ adj
primitiv ursprünglich
one of the adjectival senses

primitive /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ n
Primitivum Radicalwort Radix Stamm Stammwort Urwort
word not derived from another

primitive root n
Primitivwurzel
number such that gk ≡ a (mod n) exists for every a coprime to n

primogeniture n
Erstgeburtsrecht Primogenitur
exclusive right of inheritance belonging to the eldest child
Erstgeborenheit
state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents

primordial /pɹaɪˈmɔɹ.di.əl/ /pɹaɪˈmɔː.di.əl/ adj
primordial Frühzeit- Ur- ursprünglich
earliest

primordial sea n
Ursuppe
the oceans of the earth in Precambrian or Paleozoic times

primordial soup n
Ursuppe
state of the Earth's oceans at a very early time in the planet's history

primorial n
Primorial Primfakultät
product of primes

primrose /ˈpɹɪmˌɹoʊz/ /ˈpɹɪmˌɹəʊz/ n
Primel
plant of the genus Primula
flower
Primula vulgaris

primula n
Primel
plant of Primula

prince /pɹɪns/ n
König
(figuratively) great person
Fürst Prinz
male ruler or head of a principality
Prinz Königsenkel Königssohn
son or male-line grandson of a reigning monarch

prince bishop n
Fürstbischof Fürsterzbischof
bishop who also holds a secular princely rank

prince regent n
Prinzregent
prince acting as regent

princely adj
fürstlich
relating to a prince

princess /pɹɪnˈsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɛs/ n
Prinzessin Königsenkelin Königstochter
female member of royal family
Fürstin
female monarch, or wife of a ruler

principal /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪp̬əl/ adj
Haupt- hauptsächlich wesentlich
primary, main

principal /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪp̬əl/ n
Schuldirektor Schulvorsteher Schulleiter Schulleiterin Schulvorsteherin
chief administrator of a school
Geschäftsherr Vollmachtgeber
legal: one on behalf of whom an agent or gestor acts
Haupttäter Täter
legal: primary participant in a crime

principal photography n
Dreharbeiten
phase of film production during which the film is actually shot

principality /pɹɪnsɪˈpælɪti/ n
Fürstentum
region

principate n
Prinzipat
early period of the Roman Empire

principle /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ n
Prinzip Grundsatz
fundamental assumption
moral rule or aspect
rule to solve a problem
Naturgesetz Prinzip
rule of nature

principle of least astonishment pn
Prinzip der geringsten Überraschung
user interface principle

principled adj
prinzipienfest prinzipientreu
having principles

print /pɹɪnt/ n
Druckschrift
clear handwriting without connected letters
Schrift
letters forming the text of a document
Kopie
motion pictures: copy of a film
Abzug
photograph that has been printed onto paper from the negative
Abdruck
visible impression on a surface
Druck
visual art: picture created in multiple copies by printing

print /pɹɪnt/ v
drucken
to produce a copy of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine

printable adj
ausdruckbar druckbar
worthy or capable of being printed

printed /pɹɪntɪd/ adj
gedruckt
written or published

printed circuit board n
Leiterplatte Platine
board holding chips etc.

printed matter n
Drucksache
printed material

printer /ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɪntɚ/ n
Drucker
computing: device used to print text or images
operator of a printing press
one who makes prints

printing /ˈpɹɪntɪŋ/ n
Druck Drucken
the process or business of producing printed material

printing form n
Drucktype
object used to apply ink on printed surface

printing house n
Druckerei Typographie
commercial company

printing ink n
Druckerschwärze
ink used for printing

printing press n
Druckerpresse
machine for printing

printout n
Ausdruck
A hard copy

prion /ˈpɹiːɒn/ /ˈpɹʌɪən/ n
Prion
misfolded protein

prior /ˈpɹaɪɚ/ n
Prior
a high-ranking member of a monastery, usually lower in rank than an abbot
Vorstrafe
a previous criminal offense on someone's record

prioress n
Priorin
a nun in charge of a priory

prioritization n
Priorisierung
process of assigning priorities to things or tasks

prioritize /pɹaɪˈɒɹətaɪz/ /pɹaɪˈɔːɹətaɪz/ v
priorisieren
to arrange or list in order of priority or importance

priority /pɹaɪˈɒɹɨti/ /pɹaɪˈɔɹɪ̈ti/ n
Priorität
goal of a person or an organisation
item's relative importance

priory n
Priorat Priorei
monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress

prism /ˈpɹɪzəm/ n
Prisma
block used to split or reflect light
geometry: polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape

prismatic colors n
Regenbogenfarben Spektralfarben

prismatic colours n
Regenbogenfarben Spektralfarben

prismatoid n
Prismatoid
polyhedron

prison /ˈpɹɪzən/ n
Gefangenschaft Haft
confinement in a prison
Gefängnis Kerker Zuchthaus Knast
place of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes

prison camp n
Gefangenenlager
camp for prisoners

prison cell n
Gefängniszelle
room to which a prisoner is confined

prison guard n
Gefängniswärter Justizvollzugsbeamte Schließer
person working to provide order to in a jail

prisoner /ˈpɹɪzənə/ /ˈpɹɪzənəɹ/ n
Gefangener Gefangene
figurative: any person held against his or her will
Gefangener Gefangene Häftling
person incarcerated in a prison

prisoner of conscience n
Gefangener aus Gewissensgründen
person

prisoner of war n
Kriegsgefangener Kriegsgefangene
soldier or combatant captured by the enemy

prissy /ˈpɹɪsi/ adj
zimperlich
excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy

pristine /ˈpɹɪstiːn/ adj
ursprünglich
pertaining to the earliest state of something
makellos jungfräulich unberührt
unspoiled

privacy /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/ /ˈpɹɪv.ə.sɪ/ n
Privatsphäre Zurückgezogenheit Privatheit
state of being private

privacy policy n
Datenschutzrichtlinie
statement detailing policies that an organization uses to collect information about users

privatdozent n
Privatdozent
academic who holds all formal qualifications to become a tenured university professor

private /ˈpɹaɪvɪt/ adj
privat
not accessible by the public
belonging to, concerning, or accessible only to an individual person or a specific group

private car n
Privatauto Privatwagen
privately owned car

private detective n
Privatdetektiv
any agent hired by a private party for the purpose of investigation or evidence gathering

private eye n
Privatdetektiv Schnüffler
A private personal detective

private international law n
Internationales Privatrecht Kollisionsrecht
law

private key n
privater Schlüssel
unpublished key

private law n
Privatrecht
area of law

private parts n
Geschlechtsteil Scham Schamteil
intimate parts of the human body

private property n
Privatbesitz Privateigentum
belongings owned by individuals

private school n
Privatschule
fee-charging school

private sector n
Privatsektor
organizations not controlled by government

privateer /pɹaɪvəˈtɪə/ /ˌpɹaɪvəˈtɪəɹ/ n
Freibeuter
officer or crew of a privateer ship
Kaperschiff
privately owned warship

privation /pɹaɪˈveɪʃən/ n
Armut Not
Dangerous poverty
Einschränkung Entbehrung Mangel
Lack of something

privatization n
Privatisierung
transfer from the government to private ownership

privatize /ˈpɹaɪvətaɪz/ v
privatisieren
to release government control to private industry

privet /ˈpɹɪ.vɪt/ n
Liguster
Any of various shrubs and small trees in the genus Ligustrum

privilege /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒ/ n
Privileg Vergünstigung
particular benefit, advantage, or favor

privilege /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒ/ v
privilegieren
to grant some particular right or exemption to
to bring or put into a condition of privilege or exemption from evil or danger

privileged adj
privilegiert
having special privileges

privy /ˈpɹɪv.i/ adj
geheim
private, exclusive, particular
eingeweiht
with knowledge of; party to; let in on

prize /pɹaɪz/ n
Preis
honor or reward striven for in a competitive contest
that which may be won by chance

prizewinning adj
preisgekrönt
Having won at least one prize

pro /pɹoʊ/ /pɹəʊ/ n
Profi
someone who is very good at something

pro forma adj
der Form halber der Form wegen pro forma
for the sake of form only

pro rata /ˌpɹəʊ ˈɹɑːtə/ adv
pro rata proportional verhältnismäßig
in proportion to some factor

pro tem adj
auf Zeit vorübergehend
temporary

pro tem adv
auf Zeit vorübergehend
temporarily

pro-Jew n
Judenfreund Judenfreundin
pro-Jew

pro-Russian adj
prorussisch
supportive of Russian or Russians

pro-choice adj
Abtreibungs-
supportive of abortion rights

pro-choicer n
Abtreibungsbefürworter Abtreibungsbefürworterin Abtreibungsfreund Abtreibungsfreundin
person with pro-choice views, or who advocates such policies

pro-life adj
Anti-Abtreibungs-
opposed to abortion

proabortionist n
Abtreibungsbefürworter Abtreibungsbefürworterin Abtreibungsfreund Abtreibungsfreundin
one who supports or defends the practice and/or legality of abortion

proactive adj
proaktiv
acting in advance

probability /pɹɑbəˈbɪlɪɾi/ /pɹɒbəˈbɪlɪti/ n
Wahrscheinlichkeit
mathematical probability
state of being probable; likelihood
relative likelihood of an event happening

probability density function n
Wahrscheinlichkeitsdichtefunktion
function

probability measure n
Wahrscheinlichkeitsmaß
measure on probability space

probability space n
Wahrscheinlichkeitsraum
notion in probability theory

probability theory n
Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie
study of probability

probable /ˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ /ˈpɹɒbəbl̩/ adj
wahrscheinlich glaubhaft
likely to be true
wahrscheinlich
likely to happen

probably /ˈpɹɑbəbli/ /ˈpɹɒbəbli/ adv
wahrscheinlich glaublich
in all likelihood

probation /ˌpɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/ n
Bewährung
type of sentence

probation officer n
Bewährungshelfer
law enforcement officer

probationary period n
Probezeit
probationary period

probe /pɹoʊb/ /pɹəʊb/ n
Sonde
spacecraft

problem /ˈpɹɑbləm/ /ˈpɹɒbləm/ /ˈpɹɒblɪm/ n
Problem
difficulty
Übung
schoolwork exercise

problem child n
Sorgenkind
difficult child
something difficult

problematic /ˌpɹɑblɛˈmætɪk/ /ˌpɹɒblɛˈmætɪk/ adj
problematisch
posing a problem

problematic /ˌpɹɑblɛˈmætɪk/ /ˌpɹɒblɛˈmætɪk/ n
Problematik
problem in a particular field of study

problematize v
problematisieren
to consider something as if it were a problem

proboscis /pɹoʊˈbɒsɪs/ n
Rüssel
elongated tube

procedure /pɹəˈsidʒɚ/ /pɹəˈsiːdʒə/ n
Prozedur Vorgehen
Unterprogramm Prozedur
computing: subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task
Verfahren Eingriff Verfahrensweise
method for performing a task
Prozess Vorgehen Vorgehensweise
series of small tasks to accomplish an end
Prozedur
set of established forms or methods of an organized body

proceed /pɹəˈsiːd/ v
vorgehen

proceedings /pɹəˈsiːd.ɪŋz/ n
Verfahren
course of procedure

proceeds /pɹəˈsiːdz/ /ˈpɹoʊsidz/ /ˈpɹəʊsiːdz/ n
Erlös
revenue

process /ˈpɹɑˌsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ n
Prozess Verlauf
series of events to produce a result

process /pɹəˈsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑˌsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ v
verarbeiten
to perform a particular process
verdauen
to think information over, and assimilate it

processed cheese n
Schmelzkäse
any of several types of natural cheese

processing /ˈpɹɑsəsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛsɪŋ/ n
Verarbeitung
action of the verb to process

procession /pɹəˈsɛʃən/ n
Prozession Umzug
group of people or thing moving along in an orderly manner

processor /ˈpɹɑˌsɛsə˞/ /ˈpɹəʊˌsɛsə(ɹ)/ n
Prozessor
microprocessor

proclaim /pɹoʊˈkleɪm/ v
erklären verkünden verkündigen
to announce or declare

proclitic n
Proklitikon proklitisch
clitic which joins with the following word

proclivity /pɹoʊˈklɪvəti/ /pɹoʊˈklɪvɪti/ n
Hang Neigung Schwäche Vorliebe
A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection

procrastinate /pɹoʊˈkɹæstəneɪt/ /pɹəʊˈkɹæstɪneɪt/ v
prokrastinieren verschleppen
put off; delay something
prokrastinieren aufschieben vertagen verzögern
put off; to delay taking action

procrastination /pɹoʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
Prokrastination Aufschub
act of postponing, delaying or putting off

procreate v
fortpflanzen vermehren zeugen
to beget

procreation n
Fortpflanzung
the process by which an organism produces others of its kind
Fortpflanzung Zeugung
the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring

proctodeum /ˌpɹɒktəˈdiːəm/ n
Enddarm Hinterdarm
back ectodermal part of an alimentary canal

proctologist n
Proktologe Proktologin
expert in proctology

procure /pɹəˈkjʊə/ /pɹəˈkjʊɹ/ v
beschaffen besorgen
erwerben aufbringen beibringen beschaffen besorgen verschaffen
To acquire or obtain an item or service
verleiten überreden
To induce or persuade someone to do something
kuppeln vermitteln zuführen
To obtain a person as a prostitute for somebody else

procurement /pɹəˈkjʊə.mənt/ n
Beschaffung
act of procuring or obtaining
Einkauf
purchasing department of a company

prod /pɹɑd/ /pɹɒd/ n
Stachelstock Treibestock
device used to goad livestock into moving

prod /pɹɑd/ /pɹɒd/ v
anspornen ermutigen
to encourage
anstupsen stoßen
to poke
anstacheln antreiben
to prick with a goad

prodigal /ˈpɹɑdɪɡəl/ /ˈpɹɒdɪɡəl/ adj
freigebig freigiebig großzügig
lavish
enorm im Überfluß in Hülle und Fülle übermäßig überquellend überreichlich
profuse, lavishly abundant
verschwenderisch
wastefully extravagant

prodigal son n
Heimkehrer Zurückkehrer verlorener Sohn
one who returns

prodigious /pɹəˈdɪd͡ʒəs/ adj
verwunderlich
amazing
gewaltig ungeheuer
gigantic or huge

prodigy /ˈpɹɑdɪdʒi/ /ˈpɹɒdɪdʒi/ n
Wunder
amazing or marvelous thing
Genie Hochbegabte Hochbegabter
extremely talented person, especially a child
Orakel
something from which omens are drawn

prodrome n
Prodrom
medicine: an early symptom

produce /pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ n
Ertrag Obst und Gemüse
harvested agricultural goods collectively
Produkt
that which is produced

produce /pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ v
vorlegen
to make available to
produzieren herstellen
to make or manufacture
produzieren
to sponsor and present (a motion picture, etc)

producer /pɹəˈdjuːsə/ /pɹəˈduːsɚ/ n
Produzent Produzentin
in arts
Hersteller Produzent
in economics

producible adj
herstellbar
able to be produced

product /ˈpɹɑd.əkt/ /ˈpɹɒd.əkt/ n
Produkt
commodity for sale
multiplication result
any tangible output
consequence of efforts
amount created by a process
Produkt Reaktionsprodukt
result of chemical reaction

product placement n
Product-Placement Produktplatzierung Schleichwerbung
a form of advertising

production /pɹəˈdʌkʃən/ n
Produktion
the act of being produced
the total amount produced
Produktion Herstellung
the act of producing
Inszenierung
the presentation of a theatrical work

productive /pɹəˈdʌktɪv/ adj
produktiv
capable of producing something
linguistics: consistently applicable to any of an open set of words
konstruktiv
yielding good or useful results; constructive

productivity /ˌpɹoʊdʌkˈtɪvəti/ /ˌpɹɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/ n
Produktivität Leistungsfähigkeit
state of being productive

prof. ord. n
o. Prof. o.P.
abbreviation of “professor ordinarius” or an equivalent title

profane /pɹəˈfeɪn/ adj
profan
weltlich
Not sacred or holy

profanity n
Fluch
obscene, lewd or abusive language
Profanität
quality of being profane

profeminism n
Profeminismus
support for feminism

profess /pɹəˈfɛs/ v
bekennen
(reflexive) to declare oneself (to be something)

profession /pɹəˈfɛʃən/ n
Beruf
occupation

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ adj
professionell
expert
professionell Beruf
of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the standards of a profession
berufsmäßig professionell
that is carried out as a livelihood

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ n
Profi
expert
Profi Professionelle Professioneller
person who earns their living from a specified activity

professional sport n
Profisport
sport by paid athletes

professional wrestling n
Catchen Wrestling
Entertainment characterized by choreographed wrestling

professionalism n
Professionalismus
status or methods of a professional

professionality n
Fachlichkeit Professionalität Profitum
condition

professionalization /pɹəˌfɛʃn̩əlʌɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
Professionalisierung
act pr process

professionalize v
professionalisieren
make something professional

professor /pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/ n
Professor Professorin Hochschullehrer Hochschullehrerin Professorsgattin Hochschulprofessor
a higher ranking for a teacher or faculty member at a college or university
Bekenner Bekennerin
one who professes (a faith or religion)

professor ordinarius n
ordentlicher Professor
professor with a chair

proffer /ˈpɹɑfɚ/ /ˈpɹɒfə(ɹ)/ v
anbieten
to offer for acceptance

proficiency /pɹəˈfɪʃənsi/ n
Beschlagenheit Fertigkeit Tüchtigkeit Befähigung Begabung Fähigkeit
ability or skill

proficient /pɹoʊˈfɪʃ.ənt/ /pɹəˈfɪʃ.ənt/ adj
tüchtig sachkundig befähigt bewandert erfahren fähig
skilled

proficient /pɹoʊˈfɪʃ.ənt/ /pɹəˈfɪʃ.ənt/ n
Experte Fachfrau Fachmann Meister Meisterin Profi
expert

profile /ˈpɹoʊfaɪl/ /ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/ n
Profil Querschnitt
shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side

profiler n
Fallanalytiker Fallanalytikerin Profiler Profilerin Profilersteller Profilerstellerin
person who creates a profile for something or some

profit /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ n
Gewinn Profit
benefit
Gewinn
total income or cash flow minus expenditures

profit /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ v
profitieren
nützen
To benefit, be of use to

profit warning n
Gewinnwarnung
an announcement by a company that its profits are likely to be less than expected

profitability n
Rentabilität Einträglichkeit
The quality or state of being profitable

profitable /ˈpɹɑfɪtəbl̩/ /ˈpɹɒfɪtəbl̩/ adj
einträglich rentabel gewinnbringend lukrativ profitabel
producing profit

profiteer n
Profiteur Profitmacher
one who makes an unreasonable profit not justified by their corresponding assumption of risk

profligacy /ˈpɹɑflɪɡəsi/ n
Verschwendung
careless wastefulness

profligate /ˈpɹɑːflɪɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɑːflɪɡət/ /ˈpɹɒflɪɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒflɪɡət/ adj
verschwenderisch
inclined to waste resources or behave extravagantly

profound /pɹəˈfaʊnd/ adj
tief profund
tiefgehend
descending below the surface
intellectually deep

profuse /pɹəˈfjuːs/ adj
enorm freigebig freigiebig reichlich übermäßig überreich
In great quantity or abundance

profusion n
Überfluss Überfülle
abundance
Vergeudung Verschwendung
lavish or imprudent expenditure

progenitor /pɹoʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.tɚ/ /pɹəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.tə/ n
Vorläufer
a predecessor of something
Vorfahr Vorfahre
an ancestral form of a species
Ahn Vorfahr Vorfahre
an individual from which (a) people(s) descend
Ahn Stammvater Vorfahr Vorfahre
any of a person's direct ancestors
Erzeuger Erzeugerin
someone who originates something

progeny /ˈpɹɑdʒəni/ /ˈpɹɒdʒəni/ n
Nachkommen Nachfahren Nachkommenschaft
offspring

prognosis /pɹɑːɡˈnoʊsɪs/ /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/ n
Prognose

prognosticate /pɹɒɡˈnɒstɪke͡ɪt/ v
prognostizieren
predict, foretell

prograde adj
prograd rechtläufig
(astronomy) moving in a forward direction

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ n
Programm Sendung
performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television
Programm
software application
leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity
set of structured activities

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ v
programmieren
to enter a program or other instructions into a computer
to put together the schedule of an event

programmability n
Programmierbarkeit
quality of being programmable

programmable /pɹəʊˈɡɹæməbəl/ adj
programmierbar
capable of being programmed

programmable /pɹəʊˈɡɹæməbəl/ n
programmierbarer Taschenrechner
calculator that allows the user to write programs

programmable logic controller n
Speicherprogrammierbare Steuerung
programmable electronic device

programmatically /pɹoʊɡɹəˈmætɪk(ə)li/ adv
programmatisch
programming: doing something by code

programmer /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/ n
Programmiergerät
a device that installs a software program into some other machine
Programmierer Programmiererin
one who writes computer programs

programming /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ n
Programmierung Programmieren
act of writing a computer program

programming language /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ n
Programmiersprache
code of reserved words and symbols

progredient adj
progredient
progressive

progress /pɹəˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹɑɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹɛs/ n
Fortschritt
advancement to a more developed state
movement onwards or forwards

progress bar n
Fortschrittsanzeige Fortschrittsbalken Ladebalken Statusbalken
computing: a bar that indicates the progression of a task

progression n
Entwicklung Steigerung Vorankommen Weiterentwicklung Zunahme
evolution
Folge Progression Reihe Fortschreibung Fortschreitung Sequenz
mathematical sequence
Fortschritt Verlauf Fortschreiten Vorwärtsbewegung
moving from one thing to another

progressive /pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪv/ adj
fortschrittlich progressiv
favouring or promoting progress; advanced
progressiv
gradually advancing in extent; increasing
increasing in rate as the taxable amount increases
promoting or favoring progress towards improved conditions or new policies, ideas or methods
advancing in severity
politically liberal

progressively adv
abschnittsweise fortschreitend fortschrittlich immerwährend schrittweise stufenweise
in a progressive manner

prohibit /pɹoʊˈhɪbɪt/ /pɹəˈhɪbɪt/ v
verbieten
to proscribe officially

prohibition /ˌpɹoʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ n
Verbot
law that prohibits something

project /pɹəˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒˌɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒdʒɛkt/ n
Projekt
planned endeavor

project /pɹəˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒˌɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒdʒɛkt/ v
projizieren werfen
to cast (image/shadow)
herausragen hervorragen ragen vorspringen vorstehen überstehen
to extend beyond a surface
ausfahren
to extend outward
erwarten hochrechnen planen projektieren vorausberechnen voraussagen
to make plans for; forecast
ausstrahlen darstellen präsentieren
to present, convey an image

project management n
Projektmanagement
discipline of organizing and managing project resources

project manager n
Projektleiter Projektleiterin
one who manages projects

projectile /pɹə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛktʌɪl/ /pɹəˈdʒɛk.taɪl/ n
Geschoss Projektil
object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon

projection /pɹəˈdʒɛkʃən/ n
Projektion
display of an image by a projector
Prognose Vorhersage
forecast or prognosis obtained by extrapolation
Vorsprung
something which projects

projectionist n
Filmvorführer Filmvorführerin
person who operates a film projector

projector n
Projektor
optical device

prokaryote n
Prokaryot
organism characterized by absence of nucleus

prolactin n
Prolaktin
hormone

prolepsis /pɹoʊˈlɛpsɪs/ n
Prolepse Prolepsis
grammatical construction

proletarian adj
proletarisch Proletarier
relating to proletariat

proletarian n
Proletarier Proletarierin
member of the proletariat

proletariat /ˌpɹoʊlɪˈtɛəɹi.ət/ n
Proletariat
working class or lower class
lowest class of citizens in Rome
wage-earners collectively

proliferate /pɹəˈlɪf.əɹ.eɪt/ v
sich ausbreiten sich vermehren
to increase in number or spread

proliferation /pɹəˌlɪfəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Vergrößerung Verstärkung Wucherung Zunahme
the act of increasing or rising
Vermehrung Knospung Sprossung
the process by which an organism produces others of its kind
Verbreitung
the spread of weapons of mass destruction

prolific /ˌpɹəˈlɪf.ɪk/ adj
fruchtbar
Fertile, producing offspring or fruit in great abundance
produktiv
Similarly producing results or works in abundance

proline n
Prolin
nonessential amino acid; C₅H₉NO₂

prolix /pɹoʊˈlɪks/ /ˈpɹəʊ.lɪks/ adj
weitschweifig
tediously lengthy

prolixity /pɹəˈlɪk.sɪ.ti/ n
Beredsamkeit Langatmigkeit Weitschweifigkeit
An excess of words

prolly /ˈpɹɒ.li/ adv
wahrscheinlich
eye dialect spelling of probably

prologue /ˈpɹoʊlɔɡ/ /ˈpɹəʊlɒɡ/ n
Prolog
speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel

prolong /pɹoʊˈlɑŋ/ /pɹoʊˈlɔŋ/ /pɹəʊˈlɒŋ/ v
ausdehnen
to extend in space or length
verlängern
to lengthen in time; to extend the duration of; to draw out; to continue
hinauszögern
to lengthen; to put off to a distant time; to postpone

prolonged /pɹoʊˈlɑŋd/ /pɹoʊˈlɔŋd/ /pɹəʊˈlɒŋd/ adj
Dauer- Langzeit- andauernd anhaltend ausgedehnt gedehnt
lengthy in duration; extended; protracted

prom /pɹɑm/ /pɹɒm/ n
Abschlussball Ball Prom Promenade
a formal ball

promenade /pɹɑməˈneɪd/ /ˈpɹɒmənɑːd/ n
Promenade
place to walk

promenade /pɹɑməˈneɪd/ /ˈpɹɒmənɑːd/ v
spazieren gehen
to walk

promethium /pɹoʊˈmiːθiəm/ n
Promethium
chemical element

prominence n
Protuberanz
bulge

prominent /ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/ /ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/ adj
prominent
eminent, distinguished above others
hervorstechend
likely to attract attention
hervorstehend überstehend
projecting, protuberant

promiscuous /pɹəˈmɪskjuːəs/ adj
promiskuitiv freizügig sexuell freizügig
indiscriminate in choice of sexual partners
bunt gemischt zusammengewürfelt
made up of various disparate elements mixed together
unüberlegt wahllos willkürlich
made without careful choice; indiscriminate

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ n
Versprechen
vow
transaction

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ v
versprechen zusagen
to commit to something

promising /ˈpɹɑmɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɒmɪsɪŋ/ adj
vielversprechend
showing promise, and likely to develop in a desirable fashion

promissory note n
Eigenwechsel Solawechsel
document saying that someone owes a specific amount of money

promontory /ˈpɹɑməntɔɹi/ /ˈpɹɒm.ən.tɹi/ n
Landzunge
a high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff

promote /pɹəˈmoʊt/ /pɹəˈməʊt/ v
befördern promovieren
raise someone to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank

promotion /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/ /pɹəˈməʊʃən/ n
Beförderung
advancement in position
Werbung Förderung
dissemination of positive information

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ n
Eingabeaufforderung
a computer prompt

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ v
verursachen
to cause or lead to
anleiten anstacheln antreiben bringen zu veranlassen
to lead someone toward what they should say or do
vormachen vorsagen
to show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing

prompter n
Souffleur Souffleuse
person in a theater

promptness /ˈpɹɒmptnəs/ n
Pünktlichkeit
the habit of adhering to a designated time
Promptheit Schnelligkeit
the habit or characteristic of doing things without delay

promulgate /ˈpɹɑ.məl.ɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒml̩.ɡeɪt/ v
verkünden bekanntmachen
to make known public
erlassen
to put into effect as a regulation

pronaos /pɹoʊˈneɪ.ɒs/ /pɹoʊˈneɪ.əs/ n
Pronaos
the inner area of the portico of a Greek or Roman temple

prone /pɹoʊn/ /pɹəʊn/ adj
schräg
inclined, sloped
in Bauchlage
lying face downward; prostrate
geneigt anfällig
predisposed

prone to adj
anfällig für
inclined to; having a tendency to

prong /pɹɑŋ/ /pɹɒŋ/ n
Zweig Arm
branch
Zacke Zinke Stachel Ende Krappe Sprosse
thin, pointed, projecting part

prong /pɹɑŋ/ /pɹɒŋ/ v
aufspießen spießen
to pierce with a prong or skewer

pronged adj
gezackt zackig
having prongs

pronghorn n
Gabelantilope Gabelbock Gabelhornantilope Gabelhorntier Gabelhornträger Pronghorn
North American mammal

pronoia /pɹoʊˈnɔɪə/ /pɹəʊˈnɔɪə/ n
Pronoia
imperial grant

pronominal adj
pronominal fürwörtlich
of a pronoun

pronominal adverb n
Pronominaladverb
type of adverb

pronominal verb n
Pronominalverb Pronominalverbum pronominales Verb

pronoun /ˈpɹoʊ.naʊn/ /ˈpɹəʊnaʊn/ n
Pronomen Fürwort Personenwort Pronom Personwort
type of noun

pronounce /pɹəˈnaʊns/ v
verkünden
to declare officially
aussprechen pronunzieren
to sound out (a word or phrase); to articulate

pronunciation /pɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
Aussprache
way in which words are pronounced
sound of a word

pronunciation dictionary n
Aussprachewörterbuch
dictionary that provides pronunciations of words

pronunciation spelling n
aussprachegetreue Schreibung
pronunciation spelling

proof /pɹuf/ /pɹuːf/ /pɹʉːf/ n
Beweis
any effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth
process for testing the accuracy of an operation performed
the degree of evidence which convinces the mind of any truth or fact, and produces belief

proof of concept n
Machbarkeitsstudie Prinzipientest
method to demonstrate feasibility
Machbarkeitsstudie
proof of technology

proofing /ˈpɹuːfɪŋ/ n
Stückgare
step in creating baked goods

proofreader n
Korrekturleser
person who proofreads
Korrekturleser Korrektor
person whose occupation is to proofread

proofreading n
Korrektorat Korrekturlesen
act or process by which a document is proofread

prop /pɹɒp/ n
Stütze Unterstützung
object placed against or under another, to support it
Requisit Accessoire Ausstattung Requisite
item placed on a stage to create a scene
Propeller
propeller of an aircraft

prop /pɹɒp/ v
abstützen aufbocken halten stützen unterstützen
support

propadiene n
Propadien
organic compound of the formula C₃H₄

propaedeutic /ˌpɹoʊpiːˈdjuːtɪk/ adj
propädeutisch
providing preparatory or introductory teaching

propaedeutic /ˌpɹoʊpiːˈdjuːtɪk/ n
Propädeutik
course or instruction providing preparatory or introductory teaching

propaganda /ˌpɹɒpəˈɡændə/ [ˌpɹɑp.ə.ˈɡæn.də] [ˌpɹɒp.ə.ˈɡæn.də] n
Propaganda
concerted set of messages

propagandist /pɹɒpəˈɡandɪst/ n
Propagandist Propagandistin
Person who disseminates propaganda

propagate /ˈpɹɑpəˌɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒpəˌɡeɪt/ v
verbreiten
to cause to spread to extend
sich vermehren
to have young or issue

propane /ˈpɹoʊpeɪn/ n
Propan
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₃H₈

propanol n
Propanol
either of two isomeric aliphatic alcohols

propanone n
Propanon
C₃H₆O

proparoxytone /pɹəʊpəˈɹɒksɪtəʊn/ n
Proparoxytonon
proparoxytone

propel /pɹəˈpɛl/ v
antreiben
to cause to move in a certain direction

propeller n
Propeller
mechanical device used to propel

propene n
Propen
organic compound of the formula C₃H₆

propensity /pɹəˈpɛnsɪti/ n
Neigung Tendenz
tendency

proper /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɔp.ə/ adj
eigen
belonging to oneself or itself, own
richtig
complete, thorough
entitled to its name, true
informal: utter
richtig angemessen passend
fit, suitable
Eigenname
grammar: designating a particular person, place or thing
eigentlich
in the very strictest sense of the word

proper noun n
Eigenname
the name of a particular person, place, organization or other individual entity

proper subset n
echte Teilmenge
a set that is a subset of but not equal to another set

properly /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/ /ˈpɹɒ.pə.li/ /ˈpɹɒp.li/ adv
ordentlich ordnungsgemäß richtig
in a proper manner

property /ˈpɹɑp.ɚt.i/ /ˈpɹɒp.ət.i/ n
Requisit
an object used in a dramatic production
Eigenschaft Eigentum
attribute or abstract quality associated with an object, individual or concept
Eigenschaft
computing: an editable parameter associated with an application, or its value
Eigentum
exclusive right of possessing, enjoying and disposing of a thing
an attribute characteristic of a class of objects
Anwesen Grundstück Grundbesitz
piece of real estate
Eigentum Besitz
something owned

property law n
Sachenrecht
area of law concerned with property rights

property management n
Hausverwaltung
operation, control and oversight of real estate

property tax n
Grundsteuer
tax based on the value of property

propfan n
Propellergebläse Propfan
modified turbofan

prophase n
Prophase
the first stage of mitosis

prophecy /ˈpɹɑfəsi/ /ˈpɹɒf.ə.si/ n
Prophezeiung
prediction

prophesy /ˈpɹɑfɪsaɪ/ /ˈpɹɒfɪsaɪ/ v
prophezeien
to preach
to predict
to speak as a prophet

prophet /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒ.fɪt/ n
Prophet Prophetin
one who speaks by divine inspiration
one who foretells the future

prophet of doom n
Schwarzseher
pessimistic person

prophetess /pɹɒfɪˈtɛs/ n
Prophetin
female prophet

prophethood n
Prophetentum
state or condition of being a prophet

prophetic /pɹəˈfɛtɪk/ adj
prophetisch
of, or relating to a prophecy or a prophet

prophylactic /pɹɒfəˈlæktɪk/ adj
prophylaktisch
Serving to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease

prophylaxis n
Prophylaxe
prevention of, or protective treatment for disease

propiska /pɹəˈpɪskə/ n
Anmeldung Propiska
system of mandatory registration in ex-USSR

propitiate /ˌpɹəˈpɪʃieɪt/ v
besänftigen
To conciliate, appease or make peace with someone

propitious /pɹoʊˈpɪʃəs/ adj
vorteilhaft
advantageous
verheißungsvoll
characteristic of a good omen: auspicious
gnädig günstig förderlich
favorable; benevolent

propolis /ˈpɹɒpəlɪs/ n
Propolis
glue-like substance

proponent /pɹəˈpoʊnənt/ /pɹəˈpəʊnənt/ n
Befürworter Fürsprecher
one who supports something

proportion /pɹəˈpo(ː)ɹʃən/ /pɹəˈpoəʃən/ /pɹəˈpɔɹʃən/ /pɹəˈpɔːʃən/ n
Anteil
proper or equal share
Proportion Teil
quantity that is part of the whole

proportional adj
proportional
at a constant ratio (to)

proportionality n
Proportionalität
the property of being proportional

proportionally adv
proportional
in proportion

proportionate /pɹəˈpɔɹʃəneɪt/ /pɹəˈpɔɹʃənət/ /pɹəˈpɔːʃəneɪt/ /pɹəˈpɔːʃənət/ v
proportionieren
to make proportionate

proposal /pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ /pɹəˈpəʊzəl/ n
Vorschlag
that which is proposed
Heiratsantrag
the act of proposing a marriage

propose /pɹəˈpoʊz/ /pɹəˈpəʊz/ v
einen Heiratsantrag machen
to ask for one's hand in marriage
beabsichtigen
to intend
vorschlagen
to suggest a plan or course of action

proposition /ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/ n
Satz

propositional logic n
Aussagenlogik
formal deductive system

propound /prəˈpaʊnd/ v
vorlegen vorschlagen
to put forward; to offer for discussion or debate

proprietary /pɹəˈpɹɑɪətɛɹi/ adj
geschützt proprietär
created or manufactured exclusively by the IPR owner
Eigentums- Eigentümer-
relating to property or ownership

proprietor /pɹəˈpɹaɪətɚ/ n
Besitzer Inhaber
Besitzerin Besitzer Inhaber Inhaberin
owner

propriety /pɹəˈpɹaɪəti/ n
Schicklichkeit
Anstand Anständigkeit Form Redlichkeit Schicklichkeit Tugendhaftigkeit
correctness in behaviour and morals
Angemessenheit Geeignetheit Korrektheit Ordnungsmäßigkeit Richtigkeit
fitness; the quality of being appropriate

proprioception /ˌpɹoʊ.pɹi.oʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ.pɹi.əʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ n
Propriozeption Tiefensensibilität
sense of the position of parts of the body

propulsion /pɹəˈpʌlʃən/ n
Antrieb
the action of driving or pushing

propylene n
Propylen
organic compound of the formula C₃H₆

propyne n
Propin
alkyne

prorogue /pɹoʊˈɹoʊɡ/ /pɹə(ʊ)ˈɹəʊɡ/ v
aufschieben verschieben
to defer
verlängern
to prolong or extend
vertagen
to suspend a parliamentary session

pros and cons n
Für und Wider
for and against

prosaic /pɹoʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /pɹəʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ adj
prosaisch
pertaining to or having the characteristics of prose
overly plain or simple, to the point of being boring; humdrum

proscenium /pɹoʊˈsiː.ni.əm/ /pɹəʊˈsiː.ni.əm/ n
Bühnenfassade
ancient theatre: row of columns at the front the scene building

prosciutto /pɹəˈʃuː.toʊ/ n
Prsut Pršut Schinken
dry-cured ham from Italy

proscribe /pɹəˈskɹaɪb/ /ˈpɹoʊˌskɹaɪb/ /ˈpɹəʊˌskɹaɪb/ v
verbannen ächten
banish or exclude
verbieten
denounce
forbid or prohibit

prose /ˈpɹoʊz/ /ˈpɹəʊz/ n
Prosa
written language not intended as poetry

prosecute /ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/ v
anklagen bestrafen vor Gericht stellen
To charge, try
betreiben verfolgen
To pursue something to the end
belangen gerichtlich
To start civil or criminal proceedings against

prosecution /ˌpɹɑ.səˈkju.ʃən/ n
Anklage Betreibung Rechtsverfolgung Strafverfolgung Verfolgung strafrechtliche Verfolgung
the institution of legal proceedings against a person
Anklage Anklagebehörde Anklagevertretung Staatsanwaltschaft
the prosecuting party of the institution of legal proceedings

prosecutor /ˈpɹɑsəˌkjuːtəɹ/ n
Staatsanwalt Staatsanwältin Anklägerin Ankläger Amtsanwalt
a person instituting criminal prosecution

proselyte /ˈpɹɑs.ɪlˌaɪt/ /ˈpɹɒs.ɪlˌaɪt/ n
Proselyt Judengenosse
one who has converted to a religion

proselytism n
Proselytismus
proselytizing or being a proselyte

proselytize /ˈpɹɑ.sə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.zə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɒs.əl.ɪ.taɪz/ v
bekehren missionieren
convert to one’s own faith
(als) (Anhänger) gewinnen bekehren überzeugen
induce people to join a cause

prosimian n
Halbaffen
primate suborder

proso millet /ˈpɹoʊsoʊ ˈmɪlit/ n
Rispenhirse
P. miliaceum

prosodic /pɹəˈzɒdɪk/ adj
prosodisch
relating to prosody

prosody /ˈpɹɑzədi/ /ˈpɹɒzədi/ n
Prosodie
linguistics: study of rhythm and other attributes in speech
Verslehre
poetry: study of poetic meter etc

prosopagnosia /ˌpɹɑsoʊpæɡˈnoʊʒə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊʒə/ n
Prosopagnosie
disorder of face perception

prosopographic adj
prosopografisch

prospect /pɹəˈspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒspɛkt/ n
Chance Erwartung
act of looking forward; foresight; anticipation
Aussicht
picturesque or panoramic view; landscape, sketch of landscape
Perspektive Sicht
region which the eye overlooks at one time

prospect /pɹəˈspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒspɛkt/ v
schürfen
to search as for gold

prospective adj
künftig voraussichtlich zukünftig
likely or expected to happen or become

prospector /pɹəˈspɛktə/ /ˈpɹɑsˌpɛktɚ/ n
Goldsucher Prospektor
person

prosper /ˈpɹɒspə(ɹ)/ v
florieren gedeihen prosperieren
to be successful

prosperity /pɹɑˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ /pɹɒˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
Wohlstand Prosperität
condition of being prosperous

prosperous /ˈpɹɑs.pə.ɹəs/ /ˈpɹɒs.p(ə.)ɹəs/ adj
blühend erfolgreich florierend
characterized by success
günstig
favorable
wohlhabend reich
well off; affluent

prostate /ˈpɹɒsteɪt/ n
Prostata Vorsteherdrüse
prostate gland

prostatitis n
Entzündung der Prostata Prostataentzündung Prostatitis
inflammation of the prostate

prosthesis n
Prothese
artificial replacement for a body part

prosthetics n
Prothetik
branch of medicine

prosthodontics n
Zahnersatz
restoration or replacement of damaged or missing teeth

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ n
Prostituierte Dirne Hure Nutte Gunstgewerblerin Liebesdame
a person having sex for profit

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ v
prostituieren
to perform sexual activity for money
to make another person, or organisation, prostitute themselves

prostitution n
Prostitution
having sex for profit

prostokvasha n
Dickmilch Sauermilch
soured milk

prostyle n
Prostylos
building

protactinium /ˌpɹoʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ /ˌpɹəʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ n
Protactinium
chemical element

protagonist /pɹoʊˈtæ.ɡə.nɪst/ /pɹəˈtæ.ɡə.nɪst/ n
Protagonist Hauptfigur Held Protagonistin
main character

protean /ˈpɹoʊ.tɪ.ən/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɪ.ən/ adj
vielgestaltig
exceedingly variable
proteusartig
of or pertaining to Proteus; characteristic of Proteus

protect /pɹəˈtɛkt/ v
schützen beschützen
to keep safe

protected /pɹəˈtɛktɪd/ adj
geschützt
defended

protecting group n
Schutzgruppe
chemical entity that is temporarily reacted with a functional group

protection /pɹəˈtɛkʃən/ n
Schutz
process of keeping safe

protection money n
Schutzgeld
money regular interval, extorted by criminals threatening to cause harm

protectionism /pɹəˈtekʃənɪzəm/ n
Protektionismus
A policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product by imposing tariffs, quotas or other barriers on imports

protectionist adj
protektionistisch

protectionist n
Protektionist Protektionistin

protective /pɹɛtɛktɪv/ adj
Schutz
serving, intended or wishing to protect

protector /pɹəˈtɛktə/ /pɹəˈtɛktɚ/ n
Beschützer
someone who protects or guards

protectorate /pɹəˈtɛktəɹɪt/ n
Protektorat
government by a protector

protein /ˈpɹoʊtiːn/ /ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/ n
Protein Eiweiß
biochemistry: complex molecule
class of food

proteome /ˈpɹəʊtɪəʊm/ n
Proteom
complete set of proteins

proteomics n
Proteomik
branch of molecular biology

protest /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ n
Demonstration Protestaktion
collective gesture of disapproval: demonstration
Protest Beschwerde
formal objection

protest /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ v
Einspruch erheben Einwände äußern
mostly US: to object to
protestieren demonstrieren
to make a strong objection

protester /pɹəˈtestəɹ/ n
Protestant Protestierender Protestierer Protestler
person who protests

prothesis /ˈpɹɑθəsəs/ n
Prothese
the addition of a sound or syllable at the beginning of a word without changing the word's meaning or the rest of its structure

protist /ˈproʊtɪst/ n
Protist
eukaryotic unicellular organisms

protium n
Protium
lightest isotope of hydrogen

proto- /pɹoʊ.toʊ/ /ˈpɹəʊ.təʊ/ prefix
ur-
(linguistics) ancestor of a family of languages
first

proto-language n
Ursprache
common ancestor language

proto-racism n
Protorassismus
proto-racism

proto-racist adj
protorassistisch
proto-racist

proto-racist n
Protorassist
person who displays protoracist attitudes or behaviors
person who has the potential to become a racist

protocol /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑl/ /ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒl/ v
protokollieren
to make a protocol of

protodynastic adj
frühdynastisch

protologism /pɹəʊˈtɒləˌdʒɪzm/ n
Protologismus
a newly coined word or phrase defined in the hope that it will become common

protolysis /pɹoʊˈtɑlɪsɪs/ /pɹə(ʊ)ˈtɒlɪsɪs/ n
Protolyse

protomartyr n
Protomärtyrer
any of the first Christian martyrs

proton /ˈpɹoʊ.tɑn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɒn/ n
Proton
positively charged nucleon

proton capture n
Protoneneinfang
nuclear reaction

protoplanet n
Protoplanet
astronomical object

protoplanetary adj
protoplanetar protoplanetarisch
of or pertaining to a protoplanet

protoplasm n
Protoplasma
entire contents of a cell

prototype /ˈpɹoʊtəˌtaɪp/ /ˈpɹəʊtətʌɪp/ n
Prototyp
original form or object which is a basis for other forms or objects

prototype pattern n
Prototyp
creational design pattern

prototype-based adj
prototypbasiert
using entities called objects

prototype-based language n
prototypenbasierte Sprache

prototype-based programming n
prototypenbasierte Programmierung

prototype-oriented programming n
prototyporientierte Programmierung
programming paradigm that uses prototypes to design application and computer programs

prototyping n
Musterentwicklung Prototypenentwicklung Prototyping
creation of prototypes

protozoan /ˌpɹoʊtəˈzoʊən/ /ˌpɹəʊtəˈzəʊən/ n
Protozoon
any of a diverse group of eukaryotes

protract /pɹəˈtɹakt/ v
in die Länge ziehen sich hinziehen sich ziehen verlängern überziehen
To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.
ausfahren verlängern
to extend; to protrude
verschieben
to put off to a distant time; to delay; to defer

protracted adj
langgezogen anhaltend hingezogen langandauernd langdauernd langwierig
Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

protractor n
Winkelmesser Winkelmaß
a circular or semicircular tool for measuring angles

protrude v
herausragen herausstehen hervorkragen hervorragen hervorstehen vorkragen
to extend from

protrusion n
Ausbuchung Beule Hervortreibung Knubbel Schwellung Vorsprung
anything that protrudes
Herausragen Heraustreten Vorstehen
the act of protruding
Ausbeulen Ausbuchten Beulen Heraustreiben Hervortreiben Treiben
the state of being protruded

protuberance /pɹoʊˈtuːbəɹəns/ /pɹəʊˈtjuːbəɹəns/ n
Beule Ausbuchtung Auswuchs Grat Hervorschwellung Hervortreten
Something that protrudes

protuberant adj
protuberant
bulging outward

protégé /ˈpɹoʊ.təˌʒeɪ/ /ˈpɹɒt.ə.ʒeɪ/ n
Protegé Schützling Günstling Mündel
person who is guided and supported

proud /pɹaʊd/ adj
stolz prahlerisch
stolz
gratified, feeling honoured, feeling satisfied
having a too high opinion of oneself; arrogant, supercilious

proud as a peacock /pɹaʊd əz ə ˈpiːkɒk/ adj
stolz wie ein Pfau
extremely proud

provability n
Beweisbarkeit
condition of being provable

provable adj
belegbar beweisbar nachweislich
of a statement or hypothesis, that can be proven

provably adv
beweisbar bewiesenermaßen erwiesenermaßen
in a provable manner

prove /pɹuːv/ v
beweisen prüfen
to demonstrate that something is true; to give proof for
sich herausstellen sich zeigen
to turn out; to manifest

proven /ˈpɹuvən/ /ˈpɹuːvən/ adj
bewiesen nachgewiesen

provenance /ˈpɹɑ.və.nəns/ /ˈpɹɒ.və.nəns/ n
Provenienz
in arts: the history of ownership of a work of art
Herkunft
place or source of origin
of a person: background, history, place of origin, ancestry

proverb /ˈpɹɑːvɝːb/ /ˈpɹɒvɜːb/ n
Sprichwort Denkspruch Proverbium Redensart
phrase expressing a basic truth

proverbial /pɹəˈvɜɹb.iː.əl/ adj
sprichwörtlich proverbial
of a proverb
sprichwörtlich
widely known; famous

provide /pɹəˈvaɪd/ v
voraussetzen vorsehen
to establish as a previous condition
ausstatten versorgen versehen
to furnish (with)
versorgen beschaffen besorgen den Unterhalt sichern heranschaffen sorgen
to give what is needed or desired

provided /pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/ conjunction
sofern
only if

providence /ˈpɹɒvɪdəns/ n
Vorsehung
careful guardianship exercised by a deity
Fügung
manifestation of divine care or direction
Umsicht Vorsorge
prudent care and management of resources; thriftiness

provident /ˈpɹɒvɪdənt/ adj
vorausschauend vorsorgend vorsorglich
demonstrating consideration for the future

provider n
Versorger
provider

province /ˈpɹɑvɪns/ /ˈpɹɒvɪns/ n
Provinz Land
a subdivision of government usually one step below the national level

provincial /pɹɒvinʃəl̩/ adj
provinzial provinziell
of or pertaining to a province

provincialism n
Provinzialismus
linguistics: word or locution characteristic of a region or district
quality of being provincial

provision /pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/ n
Proviant Vorrat
item of goods or supplies obtained for future use
Rücklage
money set aside

provisional /pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/ adj
provisorisch vorläufig
temporary

provisionally adv
provisorisch vorläufig
in a provisional way

provisioning n
Bereitstellung Beschaffung Versorgung
act of supplying with provisions

proviso /pɹəˈvaɪzoʊ/ n
Bedingung Kautel Vorbehalt Vorbehaltsklausel
conditional provision to an agreement

provocateur n
Provokateur Provokateurin
one who engages in provocative behavior

provocation /ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɒvəˈkeɪʃən/ n
Provokation
act of provoking

provocative /pɹəˈvɑk.ə.tɪv/ /pɹəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/ adj
provokant
tending to provoke strong negative feeling

provoke /pɹəˈvoʊk/ /pɹəˈvəʊk/ v
anerschaffen anerzeugen hervorbringen hervorrufen zeitigen
to bring about a reaction
provozieren aufhetzen aufpeitschen aufreizen aufstacheln aufwühlen
to cause to become angry

provost /pɹəʊˈvəʊ/ /ˈpɹoʊvoʊst/ /ˈpɹɒvəst/ n
Provost
Propst
highest position in a monastery below an abbot
Vorsteher
senior academic administrator

prow /pɹaʊ/ n
Bug Bugüberhang
fore part of a vessel; bow

prowess /ˈpɹaʊəs/ /ˈpɹaʊɪs/ n
Heldenmut Tapferkeit
distinguished bravery or courage
Fähigkeiten Können
skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity

prowl /pɹaʊl/ v
durchstreifen herumstreifen
To be on the lookout for some prey
herumstreifen
To idle; to go about aimlessly

proxemics n
Proxemik
study

proximity /pɹɑkˈsɪ.mɪ.ti/ n
Nähe Nachbarschaft
closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship

proxy /pɹɒk.si/ n
Proxyserver
(software) An interface for a service
Prokurist
agent or substitute authorized to act for another person
Prokura
authority to act for another, especially when written

proxy pattern n
Stellvertreter
structural design pattern

proxy server n
Proxy Proxy-Server Proxyserver
hardware server

proxy war n
Stellvertreterkrieg
war where two powers use third parties

prozymite /ˈpɹɑzəˌmaɪt/ /ˈpɹɒzɪmaɪt/ n
Prozymit
one who administers the Eucharist with leavened bread

prude /pɹuːd/ n
Prüde Prüder
A person who is or tries to be excessively proper

prudence /ˈpɹuːdəns/ n
Klugheit Umsicht Besonnenheit
The quality or state of being prudent

prudent /ˈpɹuːdənt/ adj
vorsichtig umsichtig
sagacious in adapting means to ends

prudery /ˈpɹuːdəɹi/ n
Prüderie
condition of being prudish; prudishness
prudish behaviour

prudish adj
prüde
exaggeratedly proper

prudishness n
Prüderie
condition of being prudish; prudery

prune /pɹuːn/ n
Backpflaume Trockenpflaume
dried plum

prune /pɹuːn/ v
beschneiden
(figuratively) cut down or shorten
ausschneiden schneiden
trim a tree or shrub

pruning /ˈpɹuːnɪŋ/ n
reduzieren
action of pruning

prurience n
Geilheit Lüsternheit
the quality of being prurient

prurient /ˈpɹʊəɹ.i.ənt/ /ˈpɹʊɹ.i.ənt/ adj
lasziv lüstern
uneasy with desire; lustful

prusik /ˈpɹʌsɪk/ n
Prusik Prusikknoten
friction hitch

pry /pɹaɪ/ n
Hebel
lever

pry /pɹaɪ/ v
bohren nachbohren nachfragen
to keep asking
genau hinsehen genau nachsehen
to look closely and curiously at
schnüffeln
to look where one is not welcome; to be nosey
aufhebeln
use leverage to open or widen

précis /ˈpɹeɪsi/ n
Inhaltsangabe Zusammenfassung
concise statement

psalm /sɑm/ /sɑːm/ n
Psalm
sacred song
a hymn collected into one book of the Old Testament

psalmist n
Psalmist
composer of one of the Biblical Psalms
composer of psalms

psalter n
Psalter Psalterium
The Book of Psalms

psaltery n
Psalter
instrument

psephology /sɨ.ˈfɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /sɪ.ˈfɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
Psephologie
the predictive or statistical study of elections

pseudo- /ˈs(j)uːdəʊ/ /ˈsuːdoʊ/ prefix
after- falsch- pseudo- schein-
not genuine

pseudo-English adj
pseudoenglisch
language-related

pseudo-Riemannian manifold n
pseudo-riemannsche Mannigfaltigkeit
generalization of a Riemannian manifold

pseudo-anglicism n
Pseudoanglizismus Scheinanglizismus Pseudo-Anglizismus
word with an English appearance that is not current in English

pseudocereal n
Pseudogetreide Scheingetreide
plant whose seeds are used to make flour, but which does not belong to the grass family

pseudocode n
Pseudocode
description of a computer programming algorithm

pseudoephedrine [ˌsuːdoʊ.ɨˈfɛdɹɪn] [ˌsuːdoʊˈɛfɨdɹiːn] n
Pseudoephedrin
sympathomimetic alkaloid

pseudogentilicium /ˌ(p)suːdəʊd͡ʒɛntaɪˈlɪsɪəm/ n
Pseudogentilicium
any irregularly formed nomen gentilicium

pseudologue n
Pseudologe
pathological liar

pseudonym /ˈs(j)uː.dəʊ.nɪm/ /ˈsudoʊnɪm/ n
Pseudonym
fictitious name

pseudonymization n
Pseudonymisierung
replacement of all data that identifies a person with an artificial identifier or pseudonym

pseudonymize v
pseudonymisieren
depersonalize or anonymize data by one or more artificial identifiers or pseudonyms

pseudoscience n
Pseudowissenschaft
purported science

pseudoscientific adj
afterwissenschaftlich pseudowissenschaftlich scheinwissenschaftlich
of, relating to, or employing pseudoscience

pseudoscientist n
After-Gelehrte After-Gelehrter Afterforscher Afterforscherin Aftergelehrte Aftergelehrter
practitioner of pseudoscience or a pseudoscience

pseudoscorpion n
Pseudoskorpion
arachnid

pseudotumor n
Pseudogeschwulst Pseudotumor Scheingeschwulst
portion of tissue that resembles a tumor

pseudoword n
Logatom
unit

pshaw /pʃɔː/ /ˈʃɑː/ interjection
pah
indicating disapproval, scoffery, irritation, impatience or disbelief

psi /psaɪ/ /saɪ/ n
Psi
Greek letter

psionic /saɪˈɒn.ɪk/ adj
psionisch

psittacosis /ˌsiɾəˈkoʊsɨs/ n
Papageienkrankheit Psittakose
infection

psoriasis n
Schuppenflechte
facial skin disease

psyche /ˈsaɪ.ki/ /ˈsaɪk/ n
Psyche
the human soul, mind, or spirit

psyched /saɪkt/ adj
aufgedreht aufgeregt
thrilled

psychedelic /ˈsaɪ.kəˌdɛl.ɪk/ adj
psychedelisch bewusstseinserweiternd
of, containing or generating hallucinations, etc.

psychiatric /ˌsaɪ.ki.ˈæt.ɹɪk/ adj
psychiatrisch
of, or relating to, psychiatry

psychiatrist /ˌsaɪˈkaɪ.ə.tɹɪst/ n
Psychiater Psychiaterin
doctor specializing in psychiatry

psychiatry /saɪˈkaɪ.əˌtɹi/ n
Psychiatrie Seelenheilkunde
branch of medicine dealing with mental disorders

psycho /ˈsaɪkoʊ/ /ˈsaɪkəʊ/ n
Verrückte
person acting in a bizarre or dangerous manner
Psycho Psychopath
psychotic or otherwise insane person

psycho- prefix
psycho-
relating to the mind

psychoactive adj
psychoaktiv
pharmacology: affecting the mind or mental processes

psychoanalysis n
Psychoanalyse
family of psychological theories

psychoanalyst n
Psychoanalytiker
practitioner

psychogenic /ˌsʌɪkɒ(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
psychogen
originating from or caused by state of mind

psychokinesis /ˌsaɪkoʊkɪˈnisɪs/ /ˌsaɪkəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/ n
Telekinese Psychokinese
movement inanimate objects by the use of psychic power

psycholinguistics n
Psycholinguistik Sprachpsychologie
study of comprehension and production of language

psychological /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/ /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ adj
psychologisch
of or pertaining to psychology

psychological warfare n
psychologische Kriegsführung
The use of various techniques to demoralize or intimidate someone

psychologically adv
psychologisch seelisch
in a psychological manner

psychologist /ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
Psychologe Psychologin
expert in the field of psychology

psychology /saɪˈkɑlədʒi/ /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪ/ n
Psychologie Seelenkunde
study of the human mind
Psychologie
the study of the human behavior
the study of animal behavior
the mental characteristics of a particular individual

psychometry n
Psychometrie
paranormal ability

psychon n
Psychon
particle of consciousness

psychopath /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθ/ n
Psychopath Psychopatin
person diagnosed with antisocial or dissocial personality disorder
person who has no moral conscience
popular: a person who perpetrates especially gruesome or bizarre violent acts
Psychopathin Psychopath
person with a personality disorder

psychopathic /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθɪk/ adj
psychopatisch
relating to a psychopath

psychopathology /ˌsaɪkɒpəˈθɒlədʒɪ/ n
Psychopathologie
study of mental illness

psychopathy /saɪˈkɑpəθi/ /saɪˈkɒpəθi/ n
Psychopathie
personality disorder

psychopharmacology n
Psychopharmakologie
branch of pharmacology which pertains to the psychoactive aspects of drugs

psychophysical adj
psychophysikalisch
of or pertaining to psychophysics
psychosomatisch
psychosomatic

psychophysics n
Psychophysik
a branch of psychology

psychopolitics n
Psychopolitik
interaction between psychology and politics

psychopomp /ˈsaɪkoʊpɑmp/ /ˈsaɪkəʊpɒmp/ n
Psychopomp Psychopompos
entity who assists souls

psychosis /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/ /saɪˈkəʊsɪs/ n
Psychose
mental disorder

psychosomatic /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmædɪk/ /ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk/ adj
psychosomatisch
of physical effects with mental causes

psychosomaticist n
Psychosomatiker Psychosomatikerin
specialist in psychosomatic disorders

psychosomatics n
Psychosomatik Psychosomatische Medizin
psychosomatic medicine

psychotherapist n
Psychotherapeut Psychotherapeutin
who practices psychotherapy

psychotherapy /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛɹəpi/ n
Psychotherapie
treatment of those with mental illness

psychotic /ˌsaɪˈkɒtɪk/ adj
psychotisch
of, related to, or suffering from psychosis

psychotic /ˌsaɪˈkɒtɪk/ n
Psychotiker Psychotikerin
a person affected by psychosis

psychovisual adj
psychovisuell
relating to the psychology of vision

psychrometer n
Luftfeuchtigkeitsmesser
instrument which measures atmospheric humidity

psychrophilic adj
psychrophil
capable of living at relatively low temperature

psyllid n
Blattfloh
any species of family Psyllidae

psyllium n
Flohkraut Flohsamen Flohwegerich Flöhkraut
group of plants

ptarmigan /ˈtɑːmɪɡən/ n
Schneehuhn
a small grouse, Lagopus

pterodactyl /ˌtɛɹəˈdæktl̩/ n
Pterodaktyl Pterodaktylus
informal term for any pterosaur

pterosaur /ˈtɛɹəˌsɔɹ/ n
Flugsaurier Pterosaurier Pterosaurus
extinct flying reptile

ptomaine /ˈtoʊmeɪn/ /ˈtəʊmeɪn/ n
Leichengift Ptomain
any of various amines formed by putrefactive bacteria

pub /pʊb/ /pʌb/ n
Kneipe Lokal Bar
public house

pub crawl n
Kneipentour
The visiting of a number of public houses

puberty n
Pubertät Geschlechtsreife
age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction

pubescent n
geschlechtsreif
arriving at puberty

pubic hair n
Schamhaar
collectively
singular

pubic region n
Scham
part of the body near the pubes and the pubis

pubis /ˈpju.bɪs/ n
Schambein Schamknochen
the pubic bone

public /ˈpʌblɪk/ adj
öffentlich
pertaining to people as a whole
open to all members of a community
provided (by the government) for the community

public /ˈpʌblɪk/ n
Öffentlichkeit Publikum
people in general

public administration n
öffentliche Verwaltung
field of study
implementation of public policy

public domain n
gemeinfrei
attributive: not subject to any copyright or patent restrictions
Gemeinfreiheit Public Domain
realm of intellectual property

public figure n
Person des öffentlichen Lebens Persönlichkeit des öffentlichen Lebens öffentliche Person
person subject to public interest

public finance n
Finanzwissenschaft
field of economics

public good n
öffentliches Gut
good that is non-rivalrous and non-excludable
Allgemeinwohl
welfare of the people

public holiday n
Feiertag gesetzlicher Feiertag
national or regional holiday from work on a specific day

public housing n
Sozialwohnung
accommodation subsidised by the government for disadvantaged groups

public key n
öffentlicher Schlüssel
the public one of the two keys used in asymmetric cryptography

public law n
öffentliches Recht
law

public limited company n
Aktiengesellschaft
publicly traded limited liability company

public limited liability company n
Aktiengesellschaft
publicly traded company

public opinion n
öffentliche Meinung
opinion of the public

public relations n
PR Public Relations ÖA Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
profession

public sector n
öffentliche Hand öffentlicher Sektor
government and entities

public service n
öffentlicher Dienst
service for general public or its section

public telephone n
Münzfernsprecher Münztelefon öffentliches Telefon
public telephone

public transport n
öffentlicher Verkehr ÖV
form of transport

publication /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Veröffentlichung
act of publishing
Veröffentlichung Publikation
an issue of printed or other matter

publicist n
Publizistin Publizist
a journalist who focusses on politics

publicity n
Werbung
advertising or other activity designed to rouse public interest in something

publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ v
veröffentlichen
to announce to the public
veröffentlichen herausgeben publizieren
to issue a medium (e.g. publication)
veröffentlichen herausgeben
to issue something (usually printed work) for sale and distribution

publishable adj
zur Veröffentlichung geeignet
able to be published

publisher /ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/ n
Herausgeber Verlag Herausgeberin
One who publishes, especially books

publishing n
Verlagswesen
the industry of publishing

publishing house n
Verlag Verlagsgesellschaft Verlagshaus
company that produces books

pudding /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/ n
Auflauf Pastete Pudding Terrine
Pudding
dessert similar to custard or mousse, containing a starchy thickening agent
boiled or steamed cake or dessert
Blutwurst
sausage made primarily from blood

puddle /ˈpʌdəl/ n
Pfütze Lache
a small pool of water

pudendal cleft n
Schamspalte
cleft between the labia majora

puff /pʌf/ n
Atem Puste
ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself
Zug
informal: act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe
Atemstoß Hauch Windstoß
sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth
Gras
slang: cannabis
Hub Sprühstoß
small quantity of gas or smoke in the air
Windbeutel
type of cake

puff /pʌf/ v
anpreisen werben
to advertise
blasen paffen puffen pusten verpuffen
to emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs

puff pastry n
Blätterteig
light, flaky pastry

puff piece n
Lobeshymne Werbetext
journalistic puffery

puff up v
aufplustern plustern
to become fluffy
aufblasen
to inflate with air
anschwellen
to swell due to injury

puffadder n
Puffotter
Britis arietans

puffball n
Bovist
fungi

pufferfish n
Kugelfisch
a delicacy popular in Japan

puffery n
Aufblasen Blasen Fortblasen Paffen Pusten
act of puffing
Anpreisung Lobhudelei Marktschreierei Schmeichlerei marktschreierisches Anpreisen überschwängliches Lob
fulsome public praise

puffin /ˈpʌfɪn/ n
Papageitaucher Gelbschopflund Hundlund Lund Lundevogel Nashornalk
Fratercula arctica

pug /pʌɡ/ n
Mops Mopshund
small dog

pugnacious /pʌɡˈneɪ.ʃəs/ adj
streitsüchtig kampflustig streitlustig aggressiv kampfeslustig kämpferisch
aggressive, belligerent

puke /pjuːk/ n
Kotze
vomit

puke /pjuːk/ v
kotzen speien spucken kübeln reihern
to vomit

pulchritude [ˈpʰʌɫkɹəˌtuːd] n
Schönheit
pulchritude

pull /pʊl/ [pʰʊːɫ] v
ziehen
transitive: apply force to (something) so it comes towards one
intransitive: apply force such that an object comes toward the person or thing applying the force

pull a fast one v
jemanden über den Löffel barbieren jemanden übers Ohr hauen
(idiomatic) to deceive or trick

pull a sickie v
krankfeiern
to feign illness so to take time off work

pull an all-nighter v
eine Nachtschicht einlegen
work throughout the night

pull apart v
trennen
to separate two people or animals that are fighting

pull off v
hinkriegen
To achieve; to succeed at something difficult
anziehen wegziehen
To begin moving and then move away
sich einen runterholen
To masturbate
abzupfen ausziehen wegziehen
To remove by pulling
abbiegen an den Straßenrand fahren herunterfahren
To turn off a road

pull oneself together v
zusammenreißen
to become mentally focused after a period of being unfocused

pull out v
herausziehen
to remove something from a container

pull out all the stops v
alle Register ziehen
reserve nothing

pull out of one's ass v
sich aus den Fingern saugen
fabricate a claim with no factual basis or evidence

pull someone's chestnuts out of the fire v
aus der Klemme helfen aus der Patsche helfen die Kastanien aus dem Feuer holen
do someone's difficult work

pull someone's leg v
durch den Kakao ziehen in die Irre führen verarschen
to tease someone

pull the plug v
den Garaus machen
cease to support, halt
den Stecker ziehen
unplug, cut power

pull the wool over someone's eyes v
jemanden hinters Licht führen
to deceive someone

pull up stakes v
die Zelte abbrechen
prepare to move one's habitation

pull-up /ˈpʊl.ʌp/ n
Klimmzug
an exercise done for strengthening the arms and back

pullet /ˈpʊlɪt/ n
Hühnchen
young hen

pulley /ˈpʊli/ n
Rolle Flaschenzug
one of simple machines

pullover n
Pullover
sweater

pullulate /ˈpʌl.jʊ.leɪt/ v
keimen sprießen
to germinate

pulmonary circulation n
Lungenkreislauf kleiner Blutkreislauf
part of blood circulation

pulmonary edema n
Lungenödem
accumulation of fluid in lungs

pulmonary embolism n
Lungenembolie
embolism or obstruction of a pulmonary artery

pulmonary tuberculosis n
Schwindsucht Tuberkulose
tuberculosis infecting the lungs

pulmonologist n
Lungenarzt Pneumologe
a physician who specializes in pulmonology

pulmonology n
Pneumologie Pulmologie Pulmonologie
the branch of medicine dealing with diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract

pulp /pəlp/ /pʌlp/ n
Fleisch Fruchtfleisch
center of a fruit
Pulpa
mass of which paper is produced

pulp fiction n
Groschenliteratur
shocking and sensational fiction

pulp magazine n
Schundmagazin
magazine made with inexpensive paper and printing

pulp mill n
Zellstofffabrik Zellstoffwerk
factory

pulpit /ˈpʊl.pɪt/ n
Kanzel Ambo Predigtstuhl Pult
raised platform in church

pulpitis n
Pulpitis
dentistry

pulque /ˈpʊl.keɪ/ n
Pulque
Mexican alcoholic drink

pulsar n
Pulsar
rotating neutron star

pulsate /pʌlˈseɪt/ /ˈpʌl.seɪt/ v
pulsieren
to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or to beat
to produce a recurring increase and decrease
to quiver, vibrate, thrill

pulse /pʊls/ /pʌls/ n
Puls
regular beat caused by the heart
beat, throb
in music

pulse oximetry n
Pulsoxymetrie
method of monitoring of the oxygenation of hemoglobin

pultaceous /pʌlˈteɪʃəs/ adj
breiartig
softened

pumice /ˈpʌmɪs/ n
Bims Bimsstein
pumice

pumice stone n
Bimsstein
piece of pumice or collective noun

pummel /ˈpʌməl/ v
einschlagen
To hit or strike heavily and repeatedly

pump /pʌmp/ n
Pumpe
device for moving liquid or gas
slang: heart
device for dispensing liquid or gas to be sold, especially fuel

pump /pʌmp/ v
aufpumpen
to fill with air
pumpen
transitive: to use a pump to move liquid or gas
intransitive: to use a pump to move liquid or gas

pump attendant n
Tankwart Tankwartin
one who works at a petrol station

pump up v
aufpumpen
to inflate by means of a pump
to inflate with a pumping action

pumpjack n
Tiefpumpe
drive for a submerged pump

pumpkin /ˈpʌmpkɪn/ n
Kürbisfarbe Kürbisfarben
color
Kürbis Kürbisfrucht
fruit of this plant
Kürbis Kürbispflanze
plant
Kürbis
term of endearment

pumpkin pie n
Kürbiskuchen Pumpkin Pie
pie made from the flesh of pumpkins

pumpkin seed n
Kürbiskern
seed

pun /pʌn/ n
Wortspiel Kalauer
joke or type of wordplay

punch /pʌntʃ/ n
Faustschlag
hit or strike with one's fist
Schwung
power, strength, energy
Locher Lochzange
device for creating holes in thin material
Lochung
hole or opening created with a punch
Locher
mechanism for punching holes in paper
Bowle Punsch
beverage

punch /pʌntʃ/ v
lochen
to make holes
mit der Faust schlagen
to strike something or someone with one's fist
lochen
to employ a punch to create a hole
abstempeln
to mark a ticket

punch card n
Lochkarte
card with have holes or notches used for storing data

punch line n
Pointe Schluss eines Witzes witziger Schlusspunkt
final part of a joke
Schlussbemerkung Schlusspunkt
final, concluding statement

punch list n
Mängelliste
list of items required to complete a project

punchbowl n
Bowle Bowlenschüssel Punschbowle
punchbowl

punchcutting n
Stempelschneiden
craft of cutting letter punches

punching bag n
Boxsack Sandsack
device used to practice punching

punctiform adj
punktförmig
Having the form of a point

punctilious /pʌŋkˈtɪli.əs/ adj
genau pedantisch präzise
precise
förmlich korrekt minutiös pedantisch peinlich genau überkorrekt
strictly attentive to detail

punctual /ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/ /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/ adj
pünktlich
prompt

punctuality n
Pünktlichkeit
state of being punctual

punctuate /ˈpʌŋktjuːeɪt/ [ˈpʌŋkʃuːeɪt] v
interpunktieren
add punctuation to

punctuation /pʌŋk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
Interpunktion Satzzeichen Zeichensetzung
set of symbols

punctuation mark n
Satzzeichen
symbol used in writing

puncture /ˈpʌŋktʃə/ /ˈpʌŋktʃɚ/ n
Einstich Reifenpanne
hole, cut or tear

puncture /ˈpʌŋktʃə/ /ˈpʌŋktʃɚ/ v
durchstechen punktieren
to pierce

pundit /ˈpʌn.dɪt/ n
Pandit
a Hindu scholar
Experte Kommentator Kritiker Meinungsführer Meinungsmacher
a self-professed expert

pungency /ˈpʌndʒənsi/ n
Gestank
foul odor

pungent /ˈpʌndʒənt/ adj
stechend
having a strong odour

punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ v
strafen bestrafen
to cause to suffer for crime or misconduct

punishable adj
strafbar
appropriate for punishment

punisher n
Bestrafer Bestraferin
one who punishes

punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ n
Bestrafung Strafe
penalty for wrongdoing
Strafe Bestrafung
the act of punishing

punitive /pjunɪtɪv/ adj
Straf- strafend
punishing

punk /pəŋk/ /pʌŋk/ n
Punk
punk social movement

punk rock n
Punk Rock

punkah /ˈpʌŋkɑː/ /ˈpʌŋkə/ n
Pankha
fan

punt /pʌnt/ n
Stocherkahn
narrow shallow boat propelled by a pole

punt /pʌnt/ v
stochern
propel a punt with a pole

punt gun n
Entenkanone
large shotgun

punter /ˈpʌn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈpʌn.tɚ/ n
Punter
One who punts a football; one who propels a punt

puny /pjuːni/ adj
klein kläglich kümmerlich mickrig schwächlich
of inferior size

pup /pʌp/ v
jungen werfen
to give birth to pups

pupa /ˈpjuːpə/ n
Puppe
insect

pupil /pjuːpəl/ n
Schüler Schülerin Schulkind
learner
Pupille Sehloch das [[Schwarzes im Auge|Schwarze im Auge]]
the hole in the middle of the iris of the eye

puppet /ˈpʌpɪt/ n
Marionette Handpuppe
movable model of a person or animal
Marionette
person or country controlled by another

puppet government n
Marionettenregierung
government which is de facto controlled by a foreign power

puppet show n
Puppenspiel
theatrical performance with puppets

puppeteer n
Puppenspieler Puppenspielerin
person who uses a puppet

puppy /ˈpʌpi/ n
Welpe Hundewelpe Hündchen Hundebaby junger Hund
young dog
Rattenjunges
young rat
Heuler Robbenbaby Robbenjunges Seehundjunges
young seal

puppy dog eyes n
Hundeblick
facial expression

puppy fat n
Babyspeck
natural fat on the body of a child

puppy mill n
Massenzuchtbetrieb Massenzuchtbetrieb für Hunde
farm that breeds dogs

purchase /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ /ˈpɝtʃəs/ n
Kauf Anschaffung
that which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent
Anschaffung
the acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price
Kauf Einkauf
the act or process of seeking and obtaining something

purchase /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ /ˈpɝtʃəs/ v
kaufen erwerben erstehen anschaffen
to obtain by paying money or its equivalent; to buy for a price

purchasing power n
Kaufkraft
amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency
income available to households

purchasing power parity n
Kaufkraftparität
long-term equilibrium

pure /ˈpjɜː/ /ˈpjɝ/ /ˈpjʊə/ /ˈpjʊɹ/ adj
pur rein
free of flaws or imperfections
rein bloß schier
free of foreign material or pollutants
rein pur
free of immoral behavior or qualities; clean
rein
of a branch of science: done for its own sake
pur rein sauber
of sound: without harmonics or overtones
einfach
phonetics: of a single, simple sound or tone

pure mathematics n
reine Mathematik
area of mathematics

purebred adj
reinrassig
that which has genuine parents of the same breed

puree /ˈpjʊəɹeɪ/ n
Püree
food that has been ground into a thick liquid

puree /ˈpjʊəɹeɪ/ /ˈpʊəɹiː/ v
pürieren
to crush or grind food into a puree

purgatory /ˈpɜːɡətɹi/ /ˈpɝɡəˌtɔɹi/ n
Purgatorium
situation causing suffering

purge /pɜːdʒ/ /pɝdʒ/ n
Säuberung
forcible removal of undesirable people from political activity, etc.
Säuberung Putzen Reinigen Säubern
the act of purging

purge /pɜːdʒ/ /pɝdʒ/ v
reinigen
reinigen säubern eliminieren entschlacken läutern löschen
to clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impurities
reinwaschen
to clear of a charge, suspicion, or imputation
läutern reinwaschen
to free from sin, guilt, or the burden or responsibility of misdeeds
abführen erbrechen sich übergeben
to void or evacuate; to defecate or vomit

purgeable adj
freisetzbar
computing

purification n
Reinigung
act of purifying

purificator n
Purifikatorium
napkin

purify v
reinigen säubern
cleanse something of impurities
rein machen
free someone from guilt or sin

purine /ˈpjʊəɹiːn/ n
Purin
organic heterocyclic base

purist adj
puristisch
pertaining to purism

purist n
Purist Puristin
advocate of purism

puritan adj
puritanisch
having very strict moral standards

puritanical /pjɚ.ɪˈtæn.ɪ.kl̩/ /pjʊəɹ.ɪˈtæn.ɪ.kəl/ adj
puritanisch
of or pertaining to the Puritans

purity /ˈpjʊəɹɪti/ /ˈpjʊɹɪti/ n
Reinheit
the state of being pure

purl /pɜːl/ /pɝl/ n
linke Masche
a particular stitch in knitting

purlin [ˈpɜːɹlɪn] n
Pfette
longitudinal structural member of a roof

purloin /pɜːˈlɔɪn/ v
stehlen
To commit theft; to thieve
entwenden mitgehen lassen
To convert the property of another

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝpəl/ adj
purpurn purpurrot
colour

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝpəl/ n
purpur lila violett
colour

purple dye murex n
Purpurschnecke
sea snail

purple emperor n
Große Schillerfalter
butterfly

purple heron n
Purpurreiher
Ardea purpurea

purple martin n
Purpurschwalbe
bird

purple swamphen n
Purpurhuhn
Porphyrio porphyrio

purplish adj
brombeerfarben
somewhat purple in colour/color

purport /pəˈpɔːt/ /pɚˈpɔɹt/ /ˈpɚpɔɹt/ /ˈpɜːpɔːt/ v
beabsichtigen
to intend

purported /pəɹˈpɔɹ.tɪd/ adj
angeblich
Supposed

purportedly /pə(ɹ)ˈpɔː(ɹ).təd.li/ adv
angeblich vermeintlich vorbeglich
supposedly; putatively; reputedly

purpose /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ n
Zweck
Intention Absicht
intention
Grund
reason for doing something
Thema
subject of discourse
Zweck Ziel
target

purpose /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ v
beabsichtigen planen vorschlagen
have set as one's purpose; intend

purposeful adj
zielgerichtet entschlossen
resolute

purposefulness n
Zielbewusstheit Zielgerichtetheit Zielsicherheit Zielstrebigkeit
being intentional
Entschlossenheit
being resolute

purposely adv
absichtlich
on purpose; intentionally

purpure /pəˈpjʊə/ /pɚˈpjʊɹ/ adj
purpur
in blazon, of the colour purple

purpure /pəˈpjʊə/ /pɚˈpjʊɹ/ n
Purpur
purple colour on a coat of arms

purpuric acid n
Purpursäure
nitrogenous acid

purr /pɜː(ɹ)/ n
Schnurren
vibrating sound made by a cat when contented

purr /pɜː(ɹ)/ v
schnurren
cat to make a vibrating sound in its throat

purse /pɜːs/ /pɝs/ n
Geldbörse Geldbeutel Beutel Börse
small bag for carrying money
Handtasche
small bag for carrying personal items

purse /pɜːs/ /pɝs/ v
schürzen
press (the lips) together

purser n
Proviantmeister Purser Purserin Zahlmeister
person responsible for handling the accounts on a ship

purseweb spider n
Tapezierspinne
spider

purslane /ˈpɜːslən/ /ˈpɝslən/ n
Portulak
a plant of the family Portulacaceae

pursuant /pəˈsjuː.ənt/ adv
gemäß
accordingly, consequently

pursue /pəˈsjuː/ /pəˈʃu/ /pəˈʃuː/ /pɚˈsu/ v
nachjagen
to aim for
verfolgen
to follow urgently
nachgehen
to participate in, practise (an activity, profession)
beschreiten folgen
to travel down a particular way or course of action

pursuer n
Verfolger Verfolgerin
one who pursues

pursuit /pəˈsjuːt/ /pəˈʃʉːt/ /pɝˈsuːt/ n
Verfolgung
act of pursuing

purulence /ˈpjʊəɹʊləns/ n
Eiter
pus

purulent /ˈpjʊəɹ(j)ʊlənt/ adj
Eiter eiterig
consisting of pus

purvey /pəˈveɪ/ /pɚˈveɪ/ v
(vor)bereiten
obsolete: to prepare in advance
besorgen
to furnish, provide

purview n
Geltungsbereich
law: scope of a statute
Bereich
range of understanding
Bereich Einflussbereich Reichweite Zuständigkeit Zuständigkeitsbereich
scope or range of interest or control

pus /pʌs/ n
Eiter
fluid found in regions of infection

push /pʊʃ/ [puʃ] [pʷʊʃ] n
Druck
act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents
Stoß Schubs
short, directed application of force; act of pushing

push /pʊʃ/ [puʃ] [pʷʊʃ] v
drücken
intransitive: to tense the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents
schieben stoßen drücken
to apply a force to something so that it moves away
drängen
to continually attempt to persuade into a particular action

push mower n
Handrasenmäher
kind of lawnmower

push the envelope v
bis an die Grenze gehen
to go beyond established limits

push-button /ˈpʊʃˌbʌtn̩/ n
Druckknopf Druckschalter
electrical switch

push-up /ˈpʊʃˌʌp/ n
Liegestütz
exercise performed by resting on one's toes and hands and pushing one's weight off the floor

push-up bra n
Push-up-BH
bra designed to elevate the breasts

pushcart n
Handkarren
small pushable cart

pushdown automaton n
Kellerautomat
automaton

pushiness n
Strebertum Tatkraft Unternehmungsgeist
being bold or determined
Agressivität Aufdringlichkeit Ellenbogentechnik Penetranz Rücksichtslosigkeit Strebertum
the quality of being pushy

pushing up daisies adj
die Radieschen von unten ansehen die Radieschen von unten betrachten
(euphemism) dead

pushover n
Schwächling Umfaller
Someone who is easily swayed or influenced to change his/her mind or comply

pushrod n
stoßstange
rod in a piston engine

pushy /ˈpʊ.ʃi/ adj
aufdringlich aggressiv zudringlich
Aggressively ambitious; overly assertive, bold or determined

pusillanimous /pjuːsəlˈænəməs/ /pjuːsɪlˈænɪməs/ adj
kleinmütig feige
showing cowardice

pussy /ˈpʊsi/ /ˈpʊsɪ/ adj
eitrig
containing pus

pussy /ˈpʊsi/ /ˈpʊsɪ/ /ˈpʌsi/ n
Kätzchen Mieze Pantoffeltiger
informal: affectionate term for a cat
Lusche Warmduscher Weichei
informal: coward
Fotze Muschi Möse
slang: female genitalia

pussy-cat n
Miezekatze Miezekätzchen Muschi Pantoffeltiger Schmusekatze Schmusekätzchen
affectionate term for a cat

pussyfoot /ˈpʊs.iˌfʊt/ v
leisetreten um den heißen Brei schleichen
to act timidly
trippeln auf Zehenspitzen gehen schleichen
to move silently
um den heißen Brei reden
to use euphemistic language

pussywhipped adj
unter dem Pantoffel
submissive to or dominated by one's wife or other female partner

pusta /ˈpʊstə/ n
Puszta Pußta
Hungarian steppe

pustule n
Pustel
a small accumulation of pus in the epidermis or dermis

put /pʊt/ /pʌt/ n
Put
finance: contract to sell a security at a set price

put /pʊt/ v
kugelstoßen
athletics: to throw an iron ball
bringen
to bring or set into a certain relation, state or condition
legen stellen setzen tun
to place something somewhere

put all one's eggs in one basket v
alle Eier in einen Korb legen alles auf eine Karte setzen
to rely on a single source

put an end to v
ein Ende setzen zu einem Ende bringen
terminate

put away v
weglegen wegräumen
to place out of the way
weglegen zurücklegen
to store for later use

put down v
einschläfern
administer euthanasia to an animal

put down roots v
Wurzeln schlagen
to become settled

put forward v
vorbringen
to propose for consideration

put in v
einsetzen
to place inside

put in a good word v
ein gutes Wort einlegen
to speak favourably of someone to someone else

put off v
hinausschieben verschieben zurückstellen
to delay
abschrecken die Lust nehmen entmutigen verprellen
to offend, repulse

put on v
anziehen
to don clothing
aufsetzen
to place upon

put on airs v
aufspielen
become haughty, assume a haughty manner

put on the block v
zum Verkauf anbieten
to sell

put on weight v
zunehmen Fett ansetzen Speck ansetzen zulegen
to become heavier

put one's cards on the table v
die Karten auf den Tisch legen
to reveal one's true intentions

put one's foot in one's mouth v
ins Fettnäpfchen treten
say or do something embarrassing or wrong

put one's pants on one leg at a time v
auch nur mit Wasser kochen
be an ordinary person

put out v
ranlassen
consent to sex
löschen
extinguish
rausbringen raussetzen rauswerfen
place outside or eject
herstellen produzieren
produce

put out of one's misery v
jemanden nicht länger auf die Folter spannen
informal: to euthanize

put pen to paper v
schreiben
to write

put someone in their place v
runterputzen vorführen
to humble or rebuke
in seine Schranken weisen zurechtweisen
to remind someone of his position

put that in your pipe and smoke it phraseologicalUnit
schreib dir das hinter die Ohren
emphasizes a statement

put the cart before the horse v
das Pferd von hinten aufzäumen den Karren vor das Pferd spannen den Ochsen hinter den Pflug spannen den Pflug vor die Ochsen spannen
to put things in the wrong order

put the fear of God into v
das Fürchten lehren in Angst und Schrecken versetzen
put the fear of God into

put through v
durchstellen verbinden
to connect (telephoning)

put to bed v
zu Bett bringen
help someone go to bed

put to sleep v
einschläfern einlullen
to cause someone to sleep
einschläfern
to kill an animal

put to the test v
auf die Probe stellen
test or evaluate

put up with v
akzeptieren hinnehmen in Kauf nehmen klarkommen mit etwas klarkommen

put words in someone's mouth v
jemanden Worte in den Mund legen
say or imply that someone has said a thing

put-up n
Falle Inszenierung abgekartetes Spiel
Something prearranged or faked in order to trick someone

putative /ˈpju.tə.tɪv/ adj
mutmaßlich vermeintlich angeblich
commonly believed or deemed to be the case

putatively adv
mutmaßlich vermeintlich vermutlich
according to belief

putrescible /pjuːˈtɹɛsɪb(ə)l/ adj
verfaulbar verrottbar
Decomposable; capable of becoming putrescent; rottable

putrid /ˈpju.tɹəd/ adj
faulig verdorben verfault übelriechend
rotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction

putsch /pʊtʃ/ n
Putsch
a coup; an illegal effort to forcibly overthrow the current government

putschist /ˈpʊtʃɪst/ n
Putschist Putschistin
one who participates in a putsch

putter /ˈpʌtə(ɹ)/ /ˈpʌtɚ/ n
Putter
type of golf club

putty /ˈpʌti/ n
Kitt Fensterkitt
a form of cement

putty knife n
Kittmesser Kittspachtel Spachtel Spachtelmesser
a similar tool with a wide, flat blade used by painters, plasterers, and carpenters to spread putty to fill holes and cracks

puukko n
Waldmesser
a type of sharp, pointed knife of Nordic heritage

puzzle /ˈpʌzəl/ n
Puzzle Geduldspiel Geduldsspiel
game for one person
Rätsel
riddle
anything difficult to understand or make sense of

puzzle /ˈpʌzəl/ v
durcheinander bringen verwirren
to perplex

puzzled /ˈpʌ.zl̩d/ adj
perplex verblüfft verdutzt
confused or perplexed

puzzling adj
rätselhaft verwirrend
difficult to understand or explain; enigmatic or confusing; perplexing

pyaemia n
Pyämie
type of septicemia

pyemic adj
pyämisch
of or pertaining to pyemia

pygidium n
Pygidium
The posteriormost portion of certain arthropods

pygmy /pɪɡmiː/ n
Pygmy
Pygmäe
a member of various African peoples

pygmy chimpanzee n
Zwergschimpanse Zwergschimpansen-Männchen Zwergschimpansen-Weibchen Zwergschimpansenmännchen Zwergschimpansenweibchen Zwergschimpansin
alternative name for bonobo

pygmy cormorant n
Zwergscharbe
Microcarbo pygmaeus

pygmy hippopotamus n
Zwergflusspferd
Hexaprotodon liberiensis

pygostyle /ˈpaɪɡəstaɪl/ n
Pygostyl
the plate supporting the tail-feathers in birds

pylon /ˈpaɪ.lɒn/ n
Mast
Pylon
a gateway to the inner part of an Ancient Egyptian temple
Strommast
a tower like structure used to support high voltage electricity cables

pyometra n
Pyometra
pyometra

pyramid /ˈpɪɹəmɪd/ n
Pyramide
ancient construction
in geometry, a solid with triangular lateral faces and a polygonal base
construction

pyramid scheme n
Schneeballsystem
illicit money-making scheme

pyramidal tract n
pyramidales System

pyramidic /pɪ.ɹəˈmɪd.ɪk/ adj
pyramidisch
Of or pertaining to a pyramid

pyramidion n
Pyramidion
miniature pyramid

pyramidologist n
Pyramidologe
one who studies pyramidology

pyramidology n
Pyramidologie
study of pyramids, but from a supernatural or new-age perspective

pyrargyrite n
Pyrargyrit
a mineral, silver sulfantimonide

pyre /ˈpaɪɚ/ n
Scheiterhaufen
funeral pile

pyriform adj
birnenförmig
pear-shaped

pyrite /ˈpaɪ.ɹaɪt/ n
Pyrit
mineral iron disulfide

pyrochlore n
Pyrochlor
mineral

pyroclastic adj
pyroklastisch
composed of volcanic rock fragments

pyroclastic flow /ˈpʌɪ.ɹə.kla.stɪk fləʊ/ n
Glutlawine pyroklastischer Strom
pyroclastic flow

pyroligneous acid n
Holzessig
dark liquid

pyrolusite n
Pyrolusit
a mineral, manganese dioxide

pyrolysis /paɪˈɹɒlɪsɪs/ /pɪˈɹɒlɪsɪs/ n
Pyrolyse
decomposition of a material or compound due to heat where there is no oxygen or other reagents

pyromania /ˌpʌɪɹə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
Pyromanie
disorder

pyromaniac /ˌpaɪɹoʊˈmeɪniæk/ n
Pyromane
one who is obsessed with fire

pyrope n
Pyrop
mineral

pyrophobia n
Pyrophobie
fear of fires

pyrosis n
Sodbrennen
burning sensation due to reflux

pyrotechnician n
Pyrotechniker Pyrotechnikerin
a person who designs or organises pyrotechnics

pyrotechnics /ˌpaɪ.ɹə.ˈtɛk.nəks/ n
Pyrotechnik Feuerwerkerei
art and technology of fireworks

pyrotol n
Pyrotol
explosive

pyroxene /paɪˈɹɑksin/ /paɪˈɹɒksiːn/ n
Pyroxen
mineral

pyrrhic /ˈpɪɹ.ɪk/ adj
pyrrhisch
Of or characterized by pyrrhics

pyrrole /ˈpɪɹəʊl/ n
Pyrrol
any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds

pyruvic acid n
Brenztraubensäure
simplest aliphatic keto acid

python /ˈpaɪθɑːn/ /ˈpaɪθən/ n
Python Pythonschlange
constricting snake

pâte brisée n
Mürbeteig
form of shortcrust pastry

pâté /ˈpæt.eɪ/ n
Pastete
finely-ground paste of meat, fish or vegetables

q.v. adv
s. d.
which see

qadi /ˈkɑːdi/ n
Kadi
judge in Islam

qasida /kaˈsiːdə/ /kəˈsidə/ n
Kasside
Arabic or Persian poem

qibla /ˈkɪblə/ /ˈqibla/ n
Qibla
direction of praying

qigong /tʃiːˈɡɒŋ/ n
Chigong Qigong Tschigong
system of breathing control

qilin n
Qilin
mythical creature

qipao n
Qipao
a traditional dress worn by Chinese women

qishlaq n
Kischlak
a rural settlement of nomadic people

quack /kwæk/ n
Quaken
sound made by a duck
Quacksalber Quacksalberin
charlatan
Quacksalber Kurpfuscher Afterarzt Afterärztin Kurpfuscherin Medikaster
fraudulent or incompetent doctor of medicine

quack /kwæk/ v
quaken
to make a noise like a duck

quackery n
Quacksalberei
practice

quacksalver /ˈkwæksælvə/ /ˈkwæksælvɚ/ n
Quacksalber
one falsely claiming to possess medical or other skills

quad bike n
Quad
small off-road four-wheeled powered vehicle

quadcopter n
Quadrocopter Quadrokopter
rotorcraft

quadragenarian n
Vierzigjährige Vierzigjähriger
one who is quadragenarian

quadrant /ˈkwɑd.ɹənt/ n
Quadrant
measuring device
region of the Cartesian plane
fourth of a circle
section

quadratic adj
quadratisch
of a class of polynomial of the form y = ax² + bx + c

quadratic equation n
quadratische Gleichung
second-degree equation

quadratic field n
quadratischer Zahlkörper
number field that is an extension field of order 2 over the rational numbers

quadrature /ˈkwɒd.ɹə.tjʊə(ɹ)/ n
Quadratur
astronomy
mathematics
Quadrieren
squaring

quadrature amplitude modulation n
Quadraturamplitudenmodulation
method of sending information

quadriga /kwɑˈdɹi.ɡə/ /kwɒdˈɹiː.ɡə/ n
Quadriga
Roman racing chariot and team of four horses

quadrilateral /ˌkwɒd.ɹəˈlæt.əɹ.əl/ adj
vierseitig
having four sides

quadrilateral /ˌkwɒd.ɹəˈlæt.əɹ.əl/ n
Viereck
polygon having four sides

quadrilingual adj
viersprachig
written in four languages

quadrille n
Quadrille
dance

quadrillion /kwɑˈdɹɪli.ən/ /kwɒˈdɹɪljən/ /kwɔˈdɹɘljɘn/ /kwɔˈdɹɪljən/ numeral
Quadrillion
a million trillion, 1024
Billiarde
a thousand trillion, 1015

quadrinomial adj
viergliedrig
consisting of four names or parts

quadriplegia /ˌkwɑdɹɪˈplid͡ʒə/ /ˌkwɒdɹɪˈpliːd͡ʒə/ n
Quadriplegie Tetraplegie
paralysis of all four limbs

quadripole n
Zweitor
electrical circuit with two pairs of external terminals

quadrisyllabic adj
viersilbig

quadroon adj
Terzerone Terzeronin
three fourths Caucasian and one fourth African in descent

quadruped /ˈkwɒdɹəpɛd/ n
Vierfüßer Vierfüßler Quadrupede Quadrupeder Vierfüßerin Vierfüßlerin
a four-footed or four-legged animal

quadrupedal adj
vierfüßig
walking on four feet

quadrupedally adv
quadrupedisch vierbeinig vierfüßig
in the manner of a quadruped

quadruple /kwɑˈdɹupəl/ /ˈkwɒdɹʊpl/ adj
vierfach
being four times as long, as big or as many of something

quadruple /kwɑˈdɹupəl/ /ˈkwɒdɹʊpl/ v
vervierfachen
to multiply by four

quadruplet n
Vierling
infant born as one of four

quaestor /ˈkwistɚ/ /ˈkwiːstə/ n
Quästor
Ancient Roman official

quaff /kwɑf/ /kwɒf/ v
runterkippen
to drink or imbibe

quaffable adj
süffig
easy to drink

quaffle n
Quaffel
ball used in Quidditch

quagga /kwæɡə/ /ˈkwaxə/ /ˈkwaɡə/ n
Quagga Quaggafohlen Quaggafüllen
subspecies of zebra, Equus quagga quagga

quagmire /ˈkwæɡ.maɪəɹ/ /ˈkwɒɡ.maɪə(ɹ)/ n
Sumpf
Zwickmühle
perilous, mixed up and troubled situation
Sumpf Morast Morastboden Sumpfboden
swampy ground

quail /ˈkweɪl/ n
Wachtel
any of several small game birds

quail-dove /ˈkweɪldʌv/ n
Glanzerdtaube
bird in the genera Geotrygon or Starnoenas

quaint /kweɪnt/ adj
kurios wunderlich
interestingly strange
malerisch pittoresk
old-fashioned charm

qualification /kwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ /ˌkwɑː.lə.fə.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
Qualifizierung Qualifikation
an ability or attribute that aids someone's chances of qualifying for something
Diplom Eignungszeugnis Zertifikat
certificate, diploma, degree

qualified /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪd/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ adj
qualifiziert
meeting requirements
eingeschränkt
restricted or limited

qualified majority n
qualifizierte Mehrheit
majority that reaches a preset threshold level

qualifier /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪ.ɚ/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ.ə/ n
Attribut Beifügung Kennzeichner nähere Bestimmung
A describing or characterizing word
Qualifikationsrunde Qualifikationsspiel
A preliminary stage
Qualifikant
One who qualifies

qualify /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ v
qualifizieren
to certify or license someone for something
sich qualifizieren
to compete successfully in some stage of a competition and become eligible for the next stage
qualifizieren sich qualifizieren
to make someone, or to become competent or eligible for some position or task

qualifying n
Befähigungsnachweis Qualifikation Zugangsbedingung
A qualification
Aufnahmeprüfung Eignungsprüfung Zugangsprüfung Zulassungsprüfung
An examination

qualitative /ˈkwɑl.ɪˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ adj
qualitativ
of descriptions or distinctions based on some quality rather than on some quantity
(chemistry) of a form of analysis that yields the identity of a compound

quality /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ adj
Qualität hochklassig hochwertig erstklassig
being of good worth

quality /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ n
Qualität Eigenschaft
differentiating property or attribute
Qualität
level of excellence
degree to which a man-made object or system is free from bugs and flaws

quality of life n
Lebensqualität
general well-being of individuals and societies

quality requirement n
Qualitätsanforderung

qualm /kwɑm/ /kwɑːm/ n
Bedenken Skrupel Unbehagen
Gewissensbisse
prick of the conscience, moral scrupule

quandary /ˈkwɑːn.dəɹɪ/ n
Dilemma verfahrene Situation
a dilemma
Verlegenheit Zwickmühle
a state of not knowing what to decide

quantifier n
Quantor
a logical operator

quantify /ˈkwɑːn.tə.faɪ/ v
quantifizieren
to assign a quantity to

quantile /ˈkwɒn.taɪl/ n
Quantil
quantile in statistics

quantitative /ˈkwɑntɪˌteɪtɪv/ /ˈkwɒntətɪv/ /ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv/ adj
quantitativ
of a measurement based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality
of a form of analysis that determines the amount of some element or compound in a sample

quantitative easing n
quantitative Lockerung
monetäre Lockerung quantitative Lockerung
monetary policy where the central bank creates money electronically

quantitative metathesis n
Quantitätsmetathese

quantity /ˈkwæn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈkwɑn(t)ɨti/ /ˈkwɑndədi/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ n
Menge
considerable measure or amount
Menge Quantität
fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement
specific measured amount
Quantität Menge
indefinite amount of something
in Klammern
word used to indicate that preceding expression is a single object

quantization n
Quantelung Quantisierung
in physics
process of approximating a continuous signal

quantize v
quantisieren
to limit the number of possible values

quantum /ˈkwɑntəm/ /ˈkwɒntəm/ [ˈkwɑn.tʰəm] n
Quant Minimum
indivisible unit of a given quantity
Quantum
quantity

quantum chemistry n
Quantenchemie
application of quantum mechanics

quantum chromodynamics n
Quantenchromodynamik
quantum field theory

quantum computer n
Quantencomputer
computer that relies on quantum mechanical phenomena for speed

quantum dot n
Quantenpunkt
fluorescent nanoparticle

quantum electrodynamics n
Quantenelektrodynamik
quantum electrodynamics

quantum entanglement n
Quantenverschränkung
quantum mechanical phenomenon

quantum fluctuation n
Quantenfluktuation Vakuumfluktuation
A momentary fluctuation in the energy at a point in space due to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle

quantum gravity n
Quantengravitation
branch of theoretical physics

quantum leap /ˈkwɒntəm liːp/ n
Quantensprung
abrupt change
electron's state of change

quantum logic n
Quantenlogik
a form of non-classical logic

quantum mechanical adj
quantenmechanisch
of or pertaining to quantum mechanics

quantum mechanics n
Quantenmechanik
branch of physics

quantum physics n
Quantenphysik
quantum mechanics

quantum theory n
Quantentheorie
theory

quantum well n
Quantentopf
potential well that confines particles

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ n
Quarantäne
sanitary measure isolating infected people
any rigorous measure of isolation
period of isolation

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ v
unter Quarantäne stellen
to retain in obligatory isolation or separation as a sanitary prevention

quark /kwɑɹk/ /kwɑːk/ /kwɔɹk/ /kwɔːk/ n
Quark
(physics) In the Standard Model, an elementary subatomic particle which forms matter
Quark Topfen
soft creamy cheese

quarkonium n
Quarkonium
meson

quarrel /ˈkwɒɹəl/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ n
Streit
verbal dispute or heated argument
Bolzen
square-headed arrow for a crossbow

quarrel /ˈkwɒɹəl/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ v
streiten zanken
to contend, argue strongly, squabble

quarrelsome adj
hadersüchtig händelsüchtig streitlustig streitsüchtig unverträglich zanksüchtig
given to quarreling

quarry /ˈkwɒɹi/ /ˈkwɔɹi/ n
Steinbruch
site for mining stone
Beute
animal which is hunted

quarry /ˈkwɒɹi/ /ˈkwɔɹi/ v
ausgraben
extract by long, tedious searching

quart /kwɔɹt/ /kwɔːt/ n
Quart
a unit of liquid capacity

quarter /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/ /ˈk(w)ɔːtə/ /ˈkoː.tɘ/ n
Vierteldollar
coin worth 25 cents
Viertel
one of four equal parts
Quartal Vierteljahr
period of three months
Viertel Stadtteil Kiez Quartier Veedel
section of a town

quarter /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/ /ˈk(w)ɔːtə/ /ˈkoː.tɘ/ v
vierteilen vierteln
to divide into quarters; to divide by four
aufnehmen einquartieren quartieren unterbringen
to provide housing

quarter of an hour n
Viertelstunde
fifteen minutes

quarter past n
Viertel nach eins viertel zwei
translations for "quarter past one"

quarter rest n
Viertelpause
rest as long as a quarter note

quarter to n
Viertel vor zwei dreiviertel zwei
example: quarter to two
Viertel vor dreiviertel
fifteen minutes before the next hour

quarterback n
Quarterback
American football passing back

quarterdeck n
Achterdeck Hinterdeck
aft part of the upper deck

quarterfinal n
Viertelfinale
competition in a tournament whose winners go on to play in the two semifinals

quartering n
Vierteilung
method of capital punishment

quarterly adj
Vierung
divided into four parts crosswise
vierteljährlich dreimonatlich
occurring once every quarter year

quarterly adv
quartalsweise vierteljährlich
once every quarter year

quarterly n
Vierteljahresschrift
periodical publication

quartermaster n
Quartiermeister Steuermannsmaat
officer responsible for supplies

quarters /ˈkwɔɹtɚz/ /ˈkwɔːtəz/ n
Wohnraum
housing, barracks

quartet n
Quartett
four musicians who perform a piece of music together
music composition in four parts
group of four

quartile /ˈkwɔː(ɹ)taɪl/ n
Quartil
any of the three points

quartz /kwɔɹts/ /kwɔːts/ n
Quarz
mineral

quartz clock n
Quarzuhr
timepiece

quartziferous adj
quarzhaltig
containing quartz

quartzite /ˈkwɔɹtˌsaɪt/ /ˈkwɔːtˌsaɪt/ n
Quarzit
metamorphic rock

quasar /ˈkweɪ.zɑɹ/ /ˈkweɪ.zɑː/ n
Quasar
An extragalactic object

quasi /ˈkweɪ.zaɪ/ /ˈkwɑ.zi/ adj
quasi
showing likeness

quasiparticle n
Quasiteilchen
entity that has some characteristics of a distinct particle

quaternion /kwəˈtəːni.ən/ n
Quaternion
a four-dimensional hypercomplex number

quaternionic adj
quaternionisch
relating to a quaternion

quatrain /ˈkwɒt.ɹeɪn/ n
Quartett
a stanza of four lines

quatrefoil n
Vierpass
shape

quattuordecillion numeral
Quattuordezillion
1084

quattuortrigintillion numeral
Septendezilliarde
10105

quattuorvigintillion numeral
Duodezilliarde
1075

quaver n
Achtelnote
(music) an eighth note

quay /keɪ/ /ki/ /kiː/ n
Kai Anlegestelle Pier
structure for loading and unloading vessels

qubit /ˈkjubɪt/ /ˈkjuːbɪt/ n
Qubit
quantum bit

queasiness n
Ablehnung Abneigung
Psychological discomfort
Empfindlichkeit Übelkeit
State of being queasy

queasy /ˈkwiː.zi/ adj
übel
experiencing or causing nausea or uneasiness

queef /kwiːf/ n
Mösenfurz
an emission of air from the vagina

queen /kwiːn/ n
Kätzin
adult female cat
Dame Königin
chess piece
playing card
Königin Dame
female monarch
reproductive female animal in a hive
wife of a king
Tunte
slang: male homosexual

queen bee n
Bienenkönigin Bienenweisel Stockmutter Weisel
reproductive female bee

queen consort n
königingemahlin
wife of a reigning king

queen mother n
Königinmutter
widowed queen consort whose son or daughter from that marriage is the reigning monarch

queen of beasts n
Königin der Tiere
the lioness

queen of clubs n
Kreuz-Dame
playing card

queen of diamonds n
Karo-Dame
playing card

queen of hearts n
Herz-Dame Herzdame
playing card

queen of spades /kwiːn.əv.speɪdz/ n
Pik-Dame
playing card

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ adj
queer
pertaining to non-normative sexuality
homo lesbisch queer schwul
slang: homosexual
unwohl
slightly unwell
seltsam
weird, odd, different

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ n
Homosexueller Schwuler Lesbe
Queers
slang: person of atypical sexuality or sexual identity

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ v
queeren

queerplatonic adj
queerplatonisch
not romantic, but stronger emotional bond than friendship

quell /kwɛl/ n
unterdrücken
transitive: to subdue, put down

quench /kwɛnt͡ʃ/ v
abkühlen
to cool rapidly by immersion
löschen
to extinguish or put out
stillen
to satisfy thirst

quern /kwɜːn/ /kwɝn/ n
Handmühle Querne
mill

querulant n
Querulant Querulantin
one who has obsessive feelings

querulous /ˈkwɛɹ(j)ələs/ /ˈkwɛɹ(j)ʊləs/ adj
nörglerisch quengelig
often complaining

query /ˈkwɪ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪə.ɹi/ n
Abfrage
computing: set of instructions passed to a database
Frage
question or inquiry

query /ˈkwɪ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪə.ɹi/ v
abfragen
computing: search database
in Frage stellen
question

query language n
Abfragesprache
computer language

quest /kwɛst/ n
Suche Queste
journey or effort in pursuit of a goal

question /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ n
Frage Zweifel
doubt or challenge
Anfrage Frage
proposal to a meeting as a topic for discussion and vote
Frage Anfrage
sentence, phrase or word
Frage
subject or topic

question /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ v
befragen fragen hinterfragen
ask questions of
infrage stellen anzweifeln in Frage stellen bezweifeln
raise doubts about

question mark n
Fragezeichen
punctuation

question the question v
die Frage infrage stellen
to ask that a proposed question's presuppositions be explicitly justified

questionable /ˈkwɛst͡ʃənəbl̩/ adj
fragwürdig
problematic; open to doubt or challenge
of dubious respectability or morality

questionably adv
fragwürdig
in a questionable manner

questioning /ˈkwɛst͡ʃənɪŋ/ n
Befragung
action of asking questions; a survey or inquiry

questionnaire /ˌk(w)estʃəˈnɛə/ /ˌkwɛs.t͡ʃəˈnɛ͡ɹ/ n
Fragebogen
form containing a list of questions

quetzal /ˈkɛt.səl/ n
Quetzal
monetary unit
quetzal bird

queue /kju/ /kjuː/ n
Warteschlange Schlange Reihe
line of people
Warteliste
waiting list

queue /kju/ /kjuː/ v
aufreihen
arrange into a queue
anstellen
put oneself at the end of a queue

queueing theory n
Bedienungstheorie Warteschlangentheorie
the study of the behaviour of queues

quibble /ˈkwɪbəl/ n
Haarspalterei Spitzfindigkeit kleinliche Kritik
a trivial or minor complaint, objection or argument

quibble /ˈkwɪbəl/ v
herumstreiten
to complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner

quiche /kiːʃ/ n
Quiche
a kind of pie

quick /kwɪk/ adj
quicklebendig
alive
scharfsinnig
lively, witty
schnell von Begriff
mentally agile, perceptive
schnell rasch geschwind
moving with speed

quick /kwɪk/ n
Nagelbett
sensitive flesh

quick as a flash adv
blitzartig blitzschnell wie der Blitz
extremely quickly

quick buck n
schnelles Geld
easy money

quick-and-dirty adj
schnell und schmutzig
hasty, approximate, temporarily adequate

quick-witted adj
geistesgegenwärtig schlagfertig
mentally keen

quickie /ˈkwɪki/ n
Quickie schnelle Nummer
brief sexual encounter
Quickie
something made or done swiftly

quicklime n
Branntkalk Kalkerde gebrannter Kalk ungelöschter Kalk Ätzkalk Calciumoxid
calcium oxide

quickly /ˈkwɪkli/ adv
schnell rasch geschwind
rapidly, fast

quickness n
Schnelligkeit
rapidity of movement or activity

quicksand n
Treibsand
type of sand

quicksilver /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvɚ/ adj
quecksilbrig
unpredictable, erratic

quicksilver /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvɚ/ n
Quecksilber
mercury

quiescent /ˈkwaɪ̯.ɛsn̩t/ adj
ruhig
Inactive, at rest, quiet

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ adj
still
having little motion
ruhig still
not talking
ruhig still leise
with little sound

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ v
ruhen
to cause someone to become quiet

quiet as a mouse adj
mäuschenstill
very quiet

quietism n
Quietismus
form of mysticism

quietistic /kwaɪəˈtɪstɪk/ adj
quietistisch
related to quietism

quietly /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/ adv
leise ruhig
in a quiet manner

quill /kwɪl/ n
Stift
any pen
Kiel
lower shaft of a feather
Stachel
needle-like structure that grows on the skin
Feder Federkiel Schreibfeder
pen made of feather

quillon n
Parierstange

quilt /kwɪlt/ n
Quilt
bed covering

quim /kwɪm/ n
Fotze
(vulgar, slang) female genitalia

quinary /ˈkwaɪ.nə.ɹi/ adj
quinär
of fifth rank or order

quince /kwɪns/ n
Quitte
fruit
Quitte Quittenbaum
tree

quince cheese n
Quittenbrot Quittenkäse Quittenpaste
confection

quinceañera /ˌkɪnseɪ.ənˈjɛɹə/ n
Quinceanera Quinceañera
in Mexico, fifteenth birthday celebration for a young woman

quincunx /ˈkwɪnkʌŋks/ /ˈkwɪŋkʌŋks/ n
Quinkunx
angle of five-twelfths of a circle
arrangement of five units

quindecillion numeral
Oktillion
1048
Quindezillion
1090

quinidine n
Chinidin
isomer of quinine

quinine /ˈkwɪniːn/ n
Chinin
alkaloid used to treat malaria

quininization n
Chininisierung Chinisierung
medical treatment with quinine

quinoa /ˈkinˌwɑ/ /ˈkiːnwɑː/ n
Quinoa
Chenopodium quinoa

quinoline n
Chinolin
any of a class of hetercyclic compounds

quinquennium n
Fünfjahresperiode Jahrfünft Lustrum Quinquennium
period of time five years long

quinquesyllabic adj
fünfsilbig
having five syllables

quintal /ˈkwɪntəl/ n
Zentner Dezitonne Doppelzentner Quintal
one hundred kilograms

quintessence /kwɪn.ˈtɛs.əns/ n
Quintessenz Inbegriff
most perfect example of its type

quintessential /ˌkwɪnt.əˈsɛn.ʃəl/ adj
der Inbegriff des/der... durch und durch von Grund auf
of the nature of a quintessence

quintet /kwɪnˈtɛt/ n
Quintett
(music) a group of five musicians
(music) a composition in five parts
any group of five

quintillion numeral
Trillion
a billion billion, 1018
Quinquillion Quintillion
a million quadrillion, 1030

quintuplet n
Fünfling
one of a group of five babies born from the same mother during the same birth

quinvigintillion numeral
Tredezillion
1078

quip /kwɪp/ n
Witz Erwiderung Retourkutsche Spöttelei Stichelei Witzelei
smart, sarcastic turn or jest

quip /kwɪp/ v
witzeln
to make a quip

quirk /kwɜːk/ n
Marotte Schrulle
idiosyncrasy

quirky adj
eigenartig schrullig
given to quirks or idiosyncrasies

quisling /ˈkwɪz.lɪŋ/ n
Kollaborateur Verräter
traitor

quit /kwɪt/ adj
aufgeben sein lassen aufhören
to give up, stop doing something
verlassen
to leave
kündigen
to resign

quite /kwaɪt/ adv
ziemlich ganz vollständig
recht
in a fully justified sense; truly
ziemlich
to a moderate extent
völlig ganz
to the greatest extent; completely

quitting time n
Feierabend
the time when a day's work ends

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvəɹ/ n
Köcher
arrow container

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvəɹ/ v
flattern
shake or move with slight and tremulous motion

quixotic /kiˈɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/ adj
quichottisch lebensfremd
possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality

quixotry /ˈkwɪksətɹi/ n
Donquichotterie
visionary schemes

quiz /kwɪz/ n
Quiz Fragespiel Ratespiel
competition in the answering of questions

quiz /kwɪz/ v
ausfragen
interrogate

quizmaster /ˈkwɪzˌmæs.tə(ɹ)/ n
Quizmaster Quizmasterin
a person who poses questions to contestants on a quiz show

quod erat demonstrandum phraseologicalUnit
quod erat demonstrandum was zu beweisen war

quoll /ˈkwɒl/ n
Beutelmarder
carnivorous marsupial of the genus Dasyurus

quorum /ˈkwɔː.ɹəm/ /ˈkwɔːɹ.əm/ n
Quorum
minimum number of members required

quota /ˈkwoʊtə/ n
Quote
form of protectionism
proportional part or share; share or proportion assigned to each in a division
prescribed number or percentage

quotation /kwoʊˈteɪʃən/ n
Angebot Preisangebot
act of naming a price; price that has been quoted
Zitat
fragment of a human expression

quotation marks /kwoʊˈteɪʃən mɑɹks/ /kwəʊˈteɪʃən mɑːks/ n
Anführungszeichen Gänseaugen Gänsefüßchen Hasenöhrchen
Note: These languages use “◌”-style marks or other styles as indicated. Some are singular and some plural.

quote /kwəʊt/ n
Anführungszeichen
a quotation mark
Zitat
a statement attributed to someone else

quote /kwəʊt/ v
anführen
to indicate the start of a quotation
Preis angeben
to name the current price
bemerken berücksichtigen
to observe, to take account of
Preisangebot machen anbieten
to prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price
zitieren
to refer to a statement that has been made by someone else

quotidian /kwəˈtɪdɪən/ /kwɵˈtɪdɪən/ adj
alltäglich
common, mundane
täglich täglich wiederkehrend
daily

quotidian /kwəˈtɪdɪən/ /kwɵˈtɪdɪən/ n
Alltägliche
tägliches Fieber
quotidian fever
Alltag
quotidian, daily things

quotient /ˈkwoʊʃənt/ /ˈkwəʊʃənt/ n
Quotient
number resulting from division
result of inverse of multiplication defined for non-numerical mathematical entities

r rotunda /ˌɑɹ.ɹoʊˈtʌn.də/ /ˌɑː.ɹəʊˈtʌn.də/ n
rundes r
curved form of the letter r

rabbet /ˈɹæbɪt/ n
Falz Nutnaht
channel, groove of recess in e.g. wood

rabbi /ˈɹæ.baɪ/ n
Rabbiner Rabbinerin
Jewish scholar or teacher

rabbinate /ˈɹæbɪnət/ n
Rabbinat
office or function of a rabbi

rabbinic /ɹəˈbɪnɪk/ adj
rabbinisch
Relating to rabbis

rabbinical /rəˈbɪnəkəl/ adj
rabbinisch
Referring to rabbis, their writings, or their work

rabbit /ˈɹæbət/ /ˈɹæbɪt/ n
Kaninchen Karnickel Schlappohr
mammal

rabbit food n
Kaninchenfutter
food formulated for rabbits
Hasenfutter Kaninchenfutter
informal, derogatory: salad and vegetables

rabbit hole n
Kaninchenbau Kaninchenhöhle Kaninchenloch
(entrance to) a rabbit warren or burrow

rabbit hutch n
Kaninchenstall
a cage in which rabbits are kept

rabbit punch n
Genickschlag Nackenschlag
a chopping punch to the back of the neck or head

rabbit warren n
Labyrinth
A confusingly labyrinthine environment
Gänge des Kaninchenbaus
An underground system of interconnected tunnels occupied by rabbits

rabbit's foot n
Hasenpfote
rabbit's foot - a good luck charm

rabble /ˈɹæbəl/ n
Pöbel
the mass of common people; the lowest class of people

rabble rouser n
Hetzer Scharfmacher Volksverhetzer
(idiomatic) someone or something that tends to inspire mobs

rabblerousing adj
aufhetzerisch hetzerisch

rabic adj
Tollwut
of or pertaining to rabies

rabid /ˈɹæbɪd/ adj
tollwütig
affected with rabies
wütend
furious; raging; extremely violent
Tollwut
of or pertaining to rabies, or hydrophobia
fanatisch
very extreme, unreasonable, or fanatical in opinion; excessively zealous

rabidly adv
fanatisch tollwütig wütend
in a rabid manner

rabidness n
Fanatismus Wildheit
the property of being rabid

rabies /ˈɹeɪ.biz/ n
Tollwut
viral disease

raccoon /ɹæˈkun/ /ɹəˈkuːn/ n
Waschbär Schupp
nocturnal omnivore living in North America, Procyon lotor

raccoon dog n
Marderhund
Nyctereutes procyonoides

race /ɹeɪs/ n
Rennen
contest
Rasse
a breed or strain of domesticated animal
a population geographically separated from others of its species that develops significantly different characteristics; informal for subspecies
a large group of people set apart from others on the basis of common, physical characteristics
one of the categories from the many subcategorizations of the human species
Rasse Geschlecht
a large group of people set apart from others on the basis of a common heritage

race /ɹeɪs/ v
rasen
to move or drive at high speed

race car n
Rennauto Rennwagen
car that goes at very fast speeds

race car driver n
Autorennfahrer Rennwagenfahrer
person who races in a race car for a living

race card n
Rennprogramm

race hatred n
Rassenhaß
hatred towards an ethnic group

race meeting n
Rennveranstaltung
a series of horse races at a particular racecourse on a particular day

racecourse n
Pferderennbahn Rennbahn
(UK) a racetrack where horse races are run
Rennstrecke
a course over which races are run

racehorse n
Rennpferd
a horse that competes in races

raceme /ˈɹæsim/ /ˈɹæsiːm/ n
Traube Blütentraube
type of inflorescence

racemose /ˈɹæsəməʊz/ adj
razemös traubig
botany: having flowers arranged along a single central axis

racer /ˈɹeɪsə/ /ˈɹeɪsəɹ/ n
Rennfahrer Rennfahrerin
someone who takes part in a race
Rennjacht Rennrad Rennwagen
something used for racing

racetrack /ˈɹeɪsˌtɹæk/ n
Pferderennbahn Rennbahn Rennstrecke
a course over which races are run

rachitic /ɹəˈkɪtɪk/ adj
rachitisch
of, relating to, or affected by rickets

rachitis /ɹəˈkʌɪtɪs/ n
Rachitis
rickets

racial /ˈɹeɪʃəl/ adj
Rasse rassisch
of or relating to a race (or a people)

racial discrimination n
Rassendiskriminierung
type of discrimination

racialism n
Rassismus
racism

racialist n
Rassist Rassistin rassistisch

racially adv
rassistisch motiviert
relating to race

racily adv
schwungvoll
in a racy manner

raciness n
Feuer Feurigkeit Gewagtheit Rassigkeit Schwung
the property of being racy

racing /ˈɹeɪsɪŋ/ n
Rennen
the sport of competing in races

racing driver n
Rennfahrer
a person whose profession is driving racing cars

racism /ˈɹeɪsɪzm̩/ n
Rassismus
racial prejudice or discrimination

racist /ˈɹeɪsɪst/ adj
rassistisch
relating to racism

racist /ˈɹeɪsɪst/ n
Rassist Rassistin
person who believes a particular race is superior to others.

rack /ɹæk/ n
Regal
series of shelves
Streckbank
torture device
Holz vor der Hütte
woman's breasts

rack one's brain v
sich den Kopf zerbrechen
struggle to think of something

rack railway n
Zahnradbahn
railway that uses a rack and pinion mechanism

racket /ˈɹækɪt/ n
Schläger
implement
Krach Lärm Radau
loud noise

racketeer n
Gaunereien
criminal

racketeering n
Gaunerei
criminal action

raclette n
Raclette Raclettekäse
cheese
Raclette
dish

raconteur /ˌɹæk.ɑnˈtɝ/ /ˌɹæk.ɒnˈtəː/ n
Anekdotenerzähler Geschichtenerzähler
storyteller

racquet /ˈɹækɪt/ n
Schläger
an implement with a handle used to hit a ball

ractopamine n
Ractopamin
a drug used as a feed additive to promote leanness in pigs raised for their meat

rada n
Rada
a parliamentary body in a number of Slavic countries

radar /ˈɹeɪdɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈɹeɪdɚ/ n
Radar Funkmessgerät
method of detecting distant objects

radar dome n
Radarkuppel
weatherproof enclosure used to protect a radar antenna

radial /ˈɹeɪdi.əl/ adj
radial
arranged like rays that radiate from, or converge to a common center

radial engine n
Sternmotor
type of engine

radian n
Radiant
unit

radiation /ɹaɪ.di.ˈaɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɹeɪ.di.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
Strahlung Radiation
radioactive energy
Strahlung
shooting forth of anything from a point or surface
process of radiating waves or particles

radiation chemistry n
Strahlenchemie
study of the chemical changes that result from the absorption of ionizing radiation

radiation sickness n
Strahlenkrankheit
illness produced by ionizing radiation

radiator /ˈɹeɪ.diˌeɪ.tɚ/ n
Radiator Strahler
anything which radiates or emits rays
Kühler
device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air
Heizkörper Radiator
finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room

radical /ˈɹædɪkəl/ adj
radikalisch
chemistry: involving free radicals
radikal
favouring fundamental change
thoroughgoing
Wurzel
mathematics: involving roots
krass
slang: excellent

radical /ˈɹædɪkəl/ n
Radix Wurzel
arithmetic: root (of a number or quantity)
Radikal
linguistics: portion of a character that provides an indication of its meaning
organic chemistry: free radical
Radikale Radikaler
person with radical opinions

radicalism n
Radikalismus
social or political movements that aim at fundamental change in the structure of society

radicalization n
Radikalisierung
the process or result of radicalizing

radicalize v
radikalisieren
(transitive) to make radical

radio /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ/ n
Radio Rundfunkgerät Funkempfänger Radioempfänger Rundfunkempfangsgerät Rundfunkempfänger
receiver
Radio Funk Hörfunk
technology
Funkgerät Funksender Radiosender Rundfunksender
transmitter

radio amateur n
Amateurfunker Amateurfunkerin Funkamateur Funkamateurin
person who practises the hobby of amateur radio

radio astronomy n
Radioastronomie
branch of astronomy

radio button n
Radiotaste Schaltknopf
preset button on a radio
Funkknopf Optionsfeld Optionsschaltfläche Radiobutton
selction button in graphical user interface

radio cassette player n
Radiokassettenspieler
device combining radio and cassette player

radio clock n
Funkuhr
a clock that is synchronized to a remote time standard by means of radio signals

radio drama /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ dɹɑmə/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ dɹɑːmə/ n
Hörspiel
acoustic performance

radio silence /ˈɹeɪ.di.oʊ ˌsaɪ.ləns/ /ˈɹeɪ.di.əʊ ˌsaɪ.ləns/ n
Funkstille
period of time during which nothing is heard from a person or organization
period of time when all radio transmissions cease

radio station n
Radiosender
broadcast station emitting an audio signal

radio telescope n
Radioteleskop
astronomical device

radio wave n
Radiowelle
electromagnetic radiation

radio- prefix
radio-
radiation
funk- radio-
radio (broadcasting)

radio-controlled adj
funkgesteuert
controlled remotely using radio signals

radio-controlled car n
funkgesteuerter Wagen funkgesteuertes Auto
radio-controlled car

radioactive /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈaktɪv/ /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/ adj
radioaktiv
exhibiting radioactivity

radioactive decay n
radioaktiver Zerfall
physical process

radioactive fallout n
radioaktiver Niederschlag
material from a radioactive plume

radioactive waste n
radioaktiver Abfall
type of waste

radioactivity n
Radioaktivität
emission of ionizing radiation
radiation emitted

radiochemistry n
Radiochemie
chemistry of radioactive substances

radiogram n
Funkspruch
a message, like a telegram, transmitted by radio
Musiktruhe
device combining radio and gramophone

radiograph n
Röntgenbild
image produced by radiation

radiography n
Radiographie Röntgen Röntgendiagnostik Röntgenographie
the process of making radiographs, and the science of analyzing them

radioisotope n
Radioisotop
a radioactive isotope of an element

radiolarian n
Radiolarie Strahlentierchen
marine protozoa

radiological adj
radiologisch
pertaining to radiation, radioactivity or nuclear weapons

radiologist /ˌɹeɪ.diːˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
Radiologe Radiologin Röntgenologe Röntgenologin
practitioner of radiology

radiology n
Radiologie Röntgenologie
the use of radiation in diagnosis

radionuclide n
Radionuklid
radioactive nuclide

radiotelescopy n
Radiotelescopie
manufacture and use of radio telescopes

radiotoxicological adj
radiotoxikologisch
pertaining to radiotoxicology

radish /ˈɹadɪʃ/ /ˈɹædɪʃ/ n
Rettich
a plant of the Raphanus genus
Radieschen
edible root
Radieschen Rettich
plant

radium /ˈɹeɪ.di.əm/ /ˈɹeɪ.dɪ.əm/ n
Radium
chemical element with an atomic number of 88

radius /ˈɹeɪ.di.əs/ n
Speiche Radius
bone (human)
Radius Halbmesser
length of this line segment
Radius
line segment

radix /ɹeɪ.dɪks/ n
Stammwort
linguistics: word from which other words may be derived
Basis
mathematics: number of distinct symbols used to represent numbers

radon /ˈɹeɪdɒn/ n
Radon
chemical element

raffinose n
Raffinose
trisaccharide

raffle /ˈɹæfl̩/ n
Tombola Verlosung
drawing

raffle /ˈɹæfl̩/ v
verlosen
to award by means of a raffle

raft /ɹæft/ /ɹɑːft/ n
Floß
flat, floating structure
Schlauchboot
inflatable floating craft

rafter /ˈɹæftəɹ/ /ˈɹɑːftə(ɹ)/ n
Sparren
one of a series of sloped beams

rafting /ˈɹæftɪŋ/ /ˈɹɑːftɪŋ/ n
Rafting
sport

raftsman n
Flößer
person who transports a raft of floating logs downstream to a sawmill

rag /ɹæɡ/ n
Lumpen Fetzen
mean or tattered attire
Lappen
piece of cloth

rag /ɹæɡ/ v
Unfug treiben
To scold or rail at; to rate; to tease; to torment; to banter

rag doll n
Stoffpuppe
a doll made from cloth and rags

rag rug n
Flickenteppich
rug made of odd scraps of fabric

rage /ɹeɪdʒ/ n
Raserei Wut Rage Zorn
a violent anger

rage /ɹeɪdʒ/ v
wüten rasen toben
act in an angry manner
toben tosen
move with great violence

ragequit /ˈɹeɪdʒˌkwɪt/ v
ragequitten
slang: quit a video game in anger

ragout /ɹæˈɡuː/ n
Ragout
stew of meat and vegetables mixed together

rags and tatters n
Lumpen
very old, torn clothes

rags to riches n
vom Tellerwäscher zum Millionär
in a biographical context, from poverty to exceptional wealth

ragweed n
Ambrosie Beifußblättrige Ambrosie Beifußblättriges Traubenkraut Traubenkraut
plant of the genus Ambrosia

raid /ɹeɪd/ n
Razzia Überfall
attack for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering

raid /ɹeɪd/ v
überfallen
to engage in a raid

rail /ɹeɪl/ n
Geländer Reling
horizontal bar; railing
Balken Fensterkreuz Kreuz Türkreuz
horizontal piece of wood in a door or window
Schiene Gleis
metal bar
Ralle
small bird in the family Rallidae

rail /ɹeɪl/ v
hetzen
to complain

rail hail n
Schienenhagel
hail accelerated to high speeds

rail track n
Gleis
parallel steel rails

railgun /ˈɹeɪl.ɡʌn/ n
Railgun
electromagnetic gun

railing [ˈɹeɪlɪŋ] n
Geländer
fence or barrier

railroad /ˈɹeɪlɹoʊd/ /ˈɹeɪlɹəʊd/ v
peitschen (durch)
to manipulate and hasten a procedure

railroad tie n
Bahnschwelle Eisenbahnschwelle Schwelle
piece supporting the rails of a railroad

railroad track n
Bahnstrecke Eisenbahnstrecke
track for trains

railroader n
Eisenbahner Eisenbahnerin
one who works for a railroad company

railway /ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/ n
Eisenbahnlinie Gleis
track, consisting of parallel rails
Eisenbahn Bahn
transport system using these rails

railway station n
Bahnhof
an urban terminal for a number of trains
Bahnstation Eisenbahnstation
place where trains stop

railwayman n
Eisenbahner
man who works on a railway

rain /ɹeɪn/ n
Regen
condensed water from a cloud
an instance of particles falling
any matter falling

rain /ɹeɪn/ v
regnen hageln
of rain: to fall from the sky
regnen
to fall in large quantities

rain cats and dogs v
in Strömen regnen Bindfäden regnen aus allen Kannen gießen aus allen Kannen schütten es schüttet wie aus Eimern
to rain very heavily

rain check n
Gutschein Gutschrift Verschieben auf später
any postponement, especially of an offer

rain cloud n
Nimbus Regenwolke Schleierwolke
cloud from which rain is falling

rain dance n
Regentanz
ceremonial dance intended to provoke rain

rain gauge n
Niederschlagsmesser Regenmesser
device to measure rainfall

rain on someone's parade v
jemandem in die Suppe spucken
to disappoint or discourage someone

rain or shine adv
komme, was da wolle
regardless of the circumstances

rainbow /ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/ adj
bunt vielfarbig
multicoloured

rainbow /ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/ n
Regenbogen
multicoloured arch in the sky

rainbow table n
Rainbow Table

rainbow trout n
Regenbogenforelle Stahlkopfforelle
Regenbogenforelle
Oncorhynchus mykiss (countable)

rainbow-colored adj
regenbogenfarben regenbogenfarbig
having many colors, reminiscent of those in the rainbow

rainbowlike adj
regenbogenartig
resembling a rainbow; displaying a range of colours

raincoat /ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/ /ˈɹeɪnkəʊt/ n
Regenmantel
waterproof coat

raindrop /ˈɹeɪndɹɑp/ /ˈɹeɪndɹɒp/ n
Regentropfen
droplet of rainwater

rainfall n
Regenfall Niederschlag
amount of rain that falls on a single occasion

rainforest n
Regenwald
type of forest

rainless adj
niederschlagsfrei
without rain

rainstick /ˈreɪnstɪk/ n
Regenmacher
rainstick

rainstorm n
Regensturm
storm characterized by substantial rainfall

rainwater n
Regenwasser
water sourced from rain

rainy /ˈɹeɪni/ adj
regnerisch
abounding with rain

rainy day n
schlechte Zeiten
difficult period of need
Regentag
literal usage

rainy season n
Regenzeit
portion of the year when rainfall amounts are greatest

raion n
Rajon
administrative unit

raise /ɹeɪz/ n
Erhöhung Gehaltserhöhung
increase in wages

raise /ɹeɪz/ v
erziehen aufziehen großziehen anbauen heranziehen
to bring up, to grow
ins Leben zurückbringen sich erheben lassen wiederbeleben
to cause to live again
heben erheben erhöhen aufziehen emporheben abheben
to cause to rise
erheben aufbringen einsammeln einwerben sammeln zusammenbekommen
to collect
anheben erhöhen heraufsetzen hochschrauben hochsetzen steigern
to increase; to scale up
aufbringen aufwerfen einbringen erheben
to mention (a question, issue) for discussion

raise Cain v
Streit anzetteln Ärger machen
to cause trouble

raise someone's consciousness v
Achtsamkeit erhöhen Aufmerksamkeit lenken auf Aufmerksamkeit richten auf Bewusstsein schaffen Bewusstsein wecken Blick richten auf
to increase awareness

raised bog n
Regenmoore Hochmoore

raisin /ˈɹeɪzn̩/ /ˈɹiːzən/ n
Rosine
dried grape

raisin bread n
Rosinenbrot Stuten
raisin bread

raison d'être /ʁɛzɔ̃ d‿ɛːtʁ̥/ /ˌɹeɪzɒ̃ ˈdɛtɹə/ n
Daseinsberechtigung Daseinszweck Existenzberechtigung Lebensbestimmung Lebensinhalt Lebenszweck
Reason for existence

rajah /ˈɹɑː.dʒə/ n
Raja
Hindu prince

rake /ɹeɪk/ n
Schwader
Toothed machine, used for collecting hay or grain
Harke Rechen
garden tool
Wagenzug
rail transport: set of vehicles
Lebemann Windhund
A fashionable man of immoral habits

rake /ɹeɪk/ v
durchkämmen
search thoroughly
harken rechen
use a rake on

rales /ɹeɪɫs/ /ɹɑːls/ n
Rasselgeräusch
symptom

rally /ˈɹæ.li/ n
Kundgebung
demonstration
Rallye
motor racing: event

ram /ɹæm/ n
Schafbock Widder Schafsbock Hammel Schöps
male sheep

ram /ɹæm/ v
rammen
intentionally collide with (a ship)
strike (something) hard

ram cichlid n
Schmetterlingsbuntbarsch
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

ramble /ˈɹæmbəl/ n
Abschweifen
A rambling; an instance of someone talking at length without direction

ramble /ˈɹæmbəl/ v
bummeln schlendern spazieren
to walk for pleasure; to amble or saunter

rambling /ˈɹæm.blɪŋ/ adj
abschweifend langatmig palavernd weitschweifend
long and digressing of a speech

rambling /ˈɹæm.blɪŋ/ n
Herumziehen Spazierengehen Spaziergang Wandern
gentle hiking
Gerede Geschwafel Palaver Sermon Weitschweifigkeit
meandering talk

rambunctious /ɹæmˈbʌŋkʃəs/ adj
wild
energetic and difficult to control

rambutan /ɹæmˈbuːtən/ n
Rambutan
fruit

ramie n
Ramie
Boehmeria nivea

ramification /ɹæmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɹæməfəˈkeɪʃən/ n
Verzweigung Ramifikation Verästelung
branching process
Auswirkung Folge Konsequenz Verwicklung
consequence or development complicating a problem

ramify /ˈɹæm.ɪ.faɪ/ v
ramifizieren verzweigen verästeln
to divide into branches

ramp /ɹæmp/ n
Gangway Rampe
aviation: mobile staircase
Rampe Auffahrt
inclined surface

rampage /ˈɹæmpeɪdʒ/ n
Randale Randalieren Wutanfall
a course of violent, frenzied action

rampage /ˈɹæmpeɪdʒ/ v
randalieren rasen toben
to move about wildly or violently

rampant /ˈɹæm.pənt/ adj
sich aufbäumend
rearing animal
zügellos
unrestrained

rampart /ˈɹæm.pɑː(ɹ)t/ n
Wall Festungswall
defensive ridge of earth
Bollwerk
defensive structure; bulwark
protection against intrusion
Wall
steep bank of a river or gorge

rampion n
Rapunzel
Campanula rapunculus
Teufelskralle
Phyteuma

ramraid n
Blitzeinbruch Rammeinbruch

ramrod n
Ladestock Ladstab Ladstecke Ladstecken
device used with early firearms

ramshackle /ˈɹæmˌʃæk.əl/ adj
baufällig klapprig
in disrepair or disorder

ramsons n
Bärlauch Rams
Allium ursinum

ranch /ɹæntʃ/ n
Ranch
large plot of land
Farm Ranch
small farm that cultivates vegetables or livestock

rancid /ˈɹænsɪd/ adj
ranzig
being rank in taste or smell

rancidity n
Ranzigkeit
state of being rancid

rancidness n
Ranzigkeit
the characteristic of being rancid

rancor /ˈɹæŋ.kɚ/ n
Groll
the deepest malignity or spite

rancorous /ˈɹæŋ.kəɹ.əs/ adj
nachtragend rachsüchtig
full of rancor

rand /ɹænd/ n
Rand
currency of South Africa

random /ˈɹændəm/ adj
zufällig
all outcomes being unpredictable

random access memory n
Arbeitsspeicher

random number /ˈɹændəm ˈnʌmbə/ n
Zufallszahl
number allotted randomly using a suitable generator

random variable n
Zufallsgröße Zufallsvariable
measurable function from a sample space

random walk n
Irrfahrt Zufallsbewegung
stochastic path

randomness /ˈɹændəmnəs/ n
Zufälligkeit
property of all possible outcomes being equally likely

randy /ˈɹændi/ adj
gemein grob
rude or coarse
geil
sexually aroused

range /ɹeɪndʒ/ n
Rank
aggregate of individuals in one rank or degree
Übungsplatz
area for military training or equipment testing
Schießstand
area for practicing shooting
Weide Weideflächen Weideland
area of open, often unfenced, grazing land
Abstand Entfernung
distance to the object
Lebensraum Verbreitungsgebiet
ecology: area where a species is found
Bereich Gebiet
extent of excursion; reach; scope
Strecke Bereich Größenordnung Interval Umfang Weite
extent which something covers or includes
Herd
large stove with many hotplates
Gebirge Gebirgskette Gebirgszug
line of mountains, buildings etc.
Wertebereich Wertevorrat Zielmenge
math: set of values of a function
Reichweite
maximum reach of capability
Sortiment Auswahl Palette Spanne
selection, array
Spannweite
statistics: difference between largest and smallest observation

range of motion n
Bewegungsbereich Bewegungsradius Bewegungsreichweite Bewegungsspielraum Bewegungsumfang
distance a movable object may travel while attached to another

range pole n
Fluchtstab Fluchtstange
Rod or pole marked with alternating red and white bands used by surveyors

rangefinder n
Distanzmessgerät Entfernungsmesser
instrument

rank /ɹæŋk/ adj
stinkend
having a very strong and bad odor
ekelhaft
highly offensive; disgusting

rank /ɹæŋk/ n
Platz Reihe
Reihe
chess: one of the horizontal lines of squares
Dienstgrad
hierarchical level in an organization
Dienstgrad Rang
position based on a shared property

rank /ɹæŋk/ v
an einer Stelle stehen
to have a ranking

ranking /ˈɹænk.ɪŋ/ n
Rangfolge Rangordnung Ranking
placement in a list

ransack v
plündern
to loot or pillage
durchwühlen
to make a thorough search or examination for plunder

ransom /ˈɹænsəm/ n
Lösegeld
money paid for the freeing of a hostage

ransom /ˈɹænsəm/ v
auspressen
to exact a ransom for, or a payment on
(mit Lösegeld) freikaufen auslösen loskaufen
to pay a price to set someone free

ransomware n
Erpressungssoftware Ransomware
malware

rant /ɹænt/ v
poltern
to speak or shout at length in uncontrollable anger

ranula n
Froschgeschwulst
small cyst

rap music n
Rap
music form

rapacious /ɹəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
unersättlich
avaricious
Raub
which subsists off live prey

rapakivi n
Murkstein Rapakiwi
form of granite

rape /ɹeɪp/ n
Vergewaltigung
act of forcing sexual activity

rape /ɹeɪp/ v
vergewaltigen schänden
force sexual intercourse

rape culture n
Rapsanbau Rapsbau Rapscultur Rapskultur Repsanbau Repsbau
rape culture, cultivation of rape, rape cultivation
Rape Culture Vergewaltigungskultur
rape culture

rapeseed n
Raps
rapeseed plant

rapeseed oil n
Rapsöl
vegetable oil

rapid /ˈɹæpɪd/ adj
schnell
Very swift or quick

rapid /ˈɹæpɪd/ n
Stromschnelle
section of river

rapid eye movement n
schnelles Augenrollen
rapid movement of the eyes

rapid-fire adj
Schnellfeuer
able to fire bullets in quick succession

rapidly /ˈɹæpɪdli/ adv
schnell
with speed

rapier /ˈɹeɪpˌɪə(ɹ)/ n
Florett Rapier Stoßdegen
slender straight sharply pointed sword

rapine /ˈɹæpaɪn/ n
Raub
seizure of someone's property by force

rapist /ˈɹeɪpɪst/ n
Vergewaltiger Vergewaltigerin
someone who rapes someone else

rapper n
Rapper
performer of rap music, or one who raps

rapport /ɹæˈpɔɹ/ n
enges Verhältnis harmonisches Verhältnis
A relationship of mutual trust and respect

rapprochement /ɹæpɹoʊʃˈmɑn/ /ɹəˈpɹɒʃmɒ̃/ n
Annäherung Wiederannäherung
reestablishment of cordial relations

rapt /ˈɹæpt/ adj
begeistert
enthusiatic; ecstatic, elated, happy
tief
very interested; fascinated

rapture /ˈɹaptʃə/ /ˈɹæptʃɚ/ /ˈɹɛptʃɘ/ n
Entrückung
gathering up of believers in end times

rapturous /ˈɹæp.tʃəɹ.əs/ adj
begeistert entrückt entzückt hingerissen
being full of rapture

rare /ɹɛə/ /ɹɛəɹ/ [ɹɜɹ] adj
selten rar
very uncommon
blutig englisch
cooked very lightly

rare earth n
seltene Erde
naturally occurring oxide of the lanthanide metals

rare earth element n
Metalle der Seltenen Erden Seltenerdmetalle
type of metal

rarefied adj
abgehoben abstrakt entrückt realitätsfern
distant from the lives and concerns of ordinary people
anspruchsvoll erhaben exklusiv sublim verfeinert
elevated in style or nature
dünn verdünnt
less dense than usual

rarefy v
aufblasen verlängern
to enlarge without adding new matter
ausdünnen evakuieren rarefizieren selektieren verdünnen verfeinern
to make rare etc.

rarely /ˈɹɛːli/ adv
selten
not occurring at a regular interval

rareness n
Rarität
property of being rare

rareripe adj
frühreif
of a fruit or vegetable
of a person

rarity /ˈɹɛə.ɹə.tɪ/ /ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/ n
Seltenheit
measure of the scarcity of an object
Rarität Seltenheit
rare object

rascal /ˈɹæskl̩/ /ˈɹɑːskl̩/ n
Bengel Schlingel Lümmel Bösewicht Frechdachs Proll
cheeky person

rash /ɹæʃ/ adj
voreilig vorschnell
hasty

rash /ɹæʃ/ n
Hautausschlag
of skin

rasher /ˈɹæʃə(ɹ)/ n
Scheibe Schnitte Speckscheibe Speckschnitte Speckstreifen Streifen
a strip of bacon

rashly adv
vorschnell
in a rash manner

rasorial /ɹəˈsɔːɹɪəl/ adj
scharrend
scratching the ground for food, as domestic fowl or other gallinaceous birds

rasp n
Raspel
coarse file

raspberry /ˈɹæzˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɹɑːzbɹi/ n
Himbeere
fruit
Himbeere Himbeerstrauch
plant

raspy /ˈɹæsp.i/ /ˈɹɑː.spɪ/ adj
rau
rough, raw

rassolnik n
Rassolnik
a soup in Russian cuisine

rat /ɹæt/ n
Spitzel
informer or snitch
Ratte Rattenmännchen Rattenweibchen Ratz Ratze Rättin
rodent
Schurke
scoundrel or villain
Verräter
traitor

rat /ɹæt/ v
verraten
to tell on someone

rat king n
Rattenkönig
conglomeration of rats with tails joined

rat poison n
Rattengift
poison for killing rats etc.

rat race n
Rattenrennen
activity which is hectic, tedious, and congested with participants

ratany n
ratanhia
Krameria

ratatouille /ɹæ.tə.ˈtuː.i/ n
Ratatouille
traditional French Provençal stewed vegetable dish

ratcatcher n
Rattenfänger Rattenfängerin
person who catches rats

ratchet /ˈɹætʃɪt/ n
Gesperre
mechanism composed of a ratchet wheel and pawl
Sperrklinke
pawl, click or detent for a ratchet wheel
Ratsche
ratchet wrench

ratchet up v
hochschrauben
to increase

ratchet wrench n
Knarre Ratsche
A type of wrench

rate /ɹeɪt/ n
Verhältnis
Rate
price of individual thing
proportional relationship between amounts
relative speed of change or progress

rather /ˈɹæðɚ/ /ˈɹɑːðə/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ adv
eher um genau zu sein
more precisely
im Gegenteil
on the contrary
eher lieber
preferably
ziemlich eher recht
somewhat, fairly

rather than preposition
statt
instead of, in preference to

ratification n
Bestätigung Ratifikation
act or process of ratifying, or the state of being ratified
Ratifikation Ratifizierung
formal declaration of agreement to a treaty etc

ratify /ˈɹætɪfaɪ/ v
ratifizieren bestätigen
give formal consent to

ratio /ˈɹeɪ.ʃi.əʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃoʊ/ n
Verhältnis
arithmetics: relative magnitude of two quantities expressed as quotient
number representing comparison

ration /ˈɹæʃən/ n
Ration
portion allocated

ration /ˈɹæʃən/ v
rationieren
to portion out, especially during a shortage of supply

rational /ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/ adj
rational
arithmetic: of a number
arithmetic: of an algebraic expression
rational sinnvoll vernünftig
capable of reasoning
vernünftig rational
reasonable; not absurd

rational function n
rationale Funktion
function

rational number n
rationale Zahl
quotient of integers

rationale /ɹæ.ʃəˈnæl/ /ɹæ.ʃəˈnɑːl/ n
Argumentation Begründung
explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons
Rationale Superhumerale
liturgical vestment

rationalism n
Rationalismus
philosophical theory

rationalization n
Rationalisierung
process or result of rationalizing

rationalize v
rationalisieren
to make something rational

ratite /ˈɹætaɪt/ n
Laufvogel
bird

rattan /ɹəˈtæn/ n
Rattan Rotangpalme
climbing palm
Rattan Peddigrohr
material

rattle /ˈɹæt.l̩/ n
Rassel Klapper
baby’s toy

rattle /ˈɹæt.l̩/ v
rasseln scheppern
to create a sound by shaking
verunsichern
to scare, startle, unsettle, or unnerve

rattlesnake n
Klapperschlange
venomous snake

rattrap n
Rattenfalle
device used to catch rats

raucous /ˈɹɑkəs/ /ˈɹɔkəs/ /ˈɹɔːkəs/ adj
krakeelig lärmend
disorderly and boisterous
rau
harsh and rough-sounding

raunchy /ˈɹɑːntʃi/ /ˈɹɔːntʃi/ adj
obszön pervers
lecherous
vulgär
with dishonorable, base and vulgar expression

rave /ɹeɪv/ n
Rave
dance party

rave /ɹeɪv/ v
raven
to attend a rave

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ /ˈɹævən/ adj
rabenschwarz
of the color of the raven; jet-black

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ n
Rabe Kolkrabe
bird
Beute
prey; plunder; food obtained by violence

ravenous /ˈɹævənəs/ adj
ausgehungert gefräßig heißhungrig
very hungry

ravine /ɹəˈviːn/ /ˈɹævɪn/ n
Schlucht Klamm
a deep narrow valley

ravined adj
zerschluchtet
having ravines

ravioli n
Ravioli
pasta

raw /ɹɑ/ /ɹɒ/ /ɹɔ/ /ɹɔː/ adj
rau
crude in quality
Roh- roh
of data, statistics etc: uncorrected, without analysis
untreated
roh
uncooked

raw material n
Rohmaterial Grundstoff Rohstoff
Rohstoff Grundstoff
material in its unprocessed, natural state

ray /ɹeɪ/ n
Strahl
beam of light or radiation
Hoffnungsstrahl
colloquial: tiny amount
Strahl Halbgerade
mathematics: line extending indefinitely in one direction from a point
Rochen
marine fish with a flat body, large wing-like fins, and a whip-like tail

ray gun n
Strahlengewehr
a science fiction energy weapon

razor /ˈɹeɪzə/ n
Rasierer
shaving instrument
Rasiermesser Rasierapparat Rasierer
shaving knife

razor blade n
Rasierklinge
razor blade

razor clam n
Meerscheide Scheidenmuschel Schwertmuschel
a clam with a long curved shell resembling a straight razor

razor wire n
NATO-Draht
a form of security wire

razor-sharp adj
messerscharf rasiermesserscharf
as sharp as a razor, extremely or ultimately sharp

razor-thin adj
hauchdünn
a very small difference, or advantage, when comparing two items
extremely fine; so thin as to be almost invisible

razorbill n
Tordalk
a large black and white auk, Alca torda

re- /ɹiː/ prefix
re- wieder-
again

re-evaluate /ɹiːɪˈvæljuːeɪt/ v
neu zu bewerten
evaluate again

re-examine v
nachprüfen
to examine again

reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ n
Kanalhaltung Strecke
extended portion of land or water

reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
erreichen
to arrive at by effort
to extend an action, effort, or influence to
to hit with an arrow, a bullet etc.
reichen
to deliver by stretching out, to hand over
greifen nach langen nach
to extend, to thrust out
erreichen drankommen kommen an
to obtain by stretching forth, to extend so as to touch
ausstrecken reichen
to stretch out the hand
erreichen drankommen
to touch by virtue of extent
begreifen
to understand; to comprehend

reach out v
um Hilfe bitten um Hilfe ersuchen
to ask for help
zu erreichen versuchen
to attempt to initiate communication
die Hand ausstrecken wegstrecken
to extend one's hand
den Freundeskreis erweitern
to make more friends

reachable adj
erreichbar
within easy reach

reacquaint v
erneut kennenlernen wieder anfreunden wieder in Kontakt kommen wieder neu gewöhnen wieder vertraut machen
to acquaint again; to reintroduce or refamiliarise

react /ɹiːˈækt/ v
reagieren
to act upon each other

reactance n
Reaktanz Blindwiderstand
opposition to the change in current

reactant n
Edukt Reaktant Reagenz
participant at the start of a chemical reaction

reaction /ɹiˈækʃən/ n
Reaktion
action in response to an event
chemical transformation

reaction mechanism n
Reaktionsmechanismus
set of individual chemical reactions

reactionary /ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/ /ɹiˈækʃəˌnɛɹi/ adj
reaktionär
opposed to change

reactionary /ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/ /ɹiˈækʃəˌnɛɹi/ n
Reaktionär Reaktionärin
such a person

reactive power n
Blindleistung Scheinleistung
imaginary component of the power of an alternating current circuit

reactor /ɹiˈæktɚ/ /ɹiːˈæktə/ n
Reagenz
a chemical substance which responds to the presence or contact with another substance
Reaktor Atommeiler Atomreaktor Meiler
a device which uses atomic energy to produce heat

read /ɹid/ /ɹiːd/ v
verstehen
be able to hear (in a radio communication)
lesen können lesen
have the ability to read text or other information
lesen
look at and interpret letters or other information
hören studieren
make a study of
gelesen werden
of text, etc., to be interpreted or read in a particular way
vorlesen lesen
speak aloud words or other information that is written

read between the lines v
zwischen den Zeilen lesen
infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly

read out /ˌɹiːd ˈaʊt/ /ˌɹɛd ˈaʊt/ v
verlesen vorlesen
read something and say the words to others

read someone the riot act v
jemandem die Leviten lesen
scold or berate

read-only adj
schreibgeschützt
capable of being read but not written

read-only memory n
Festwertspeicher Nur-Lese-Speicher
memory chip that stores values but doesn't allow updates

read-out n
Anzeigewert Auslesewert
information displayed on a graduated scale
Auslesung
information output from a computer in a readable form

readability n
Lesbarkeit
property of being capable of being read; legibility

readable /ˈɹiːdəbl̩/ adj
lesbar

reader /ˈɹidɚ/ /ˈɹiːdə/ n
Übungsbuch Übungsheft
a book of exercises to accompany a textbook
Anthologie Blütenlese
a literary anthology
Lesebuch
an elementary textbook for those learning to read, especially for foreign languages
Lesegerät
any device that reads something
Verlagslektor
person employed by a publisher to read works and determine their merits
Leser Leserin
person who reads a publication
Vorleser Vorleserin
person who recites literary works, usually to an audience

readily /ˈɹɛdɪli/ adv
bereitwillig
showing readiness

readiness n
Bereitschaft
state or degree of being ready

reading /ˈɹiːdɪŋ/ n
Gedichtlesung Lesung Rezitation
occasion in which material is read aloud
Beratung Lesung
one of several stages a bill passes through
Lesen
process of interpreting written language

reading glasses n
Lesebrille
spectacles to deal with the effects of presbyopia

reading material n
Lesestoff
anything produced for reading

reading room n
Lesesaal
space set aside for reading

readme n
Liesmich Readme
a file meant to be read before taking any significant action

readmission n
Wiederaufnahme
a second or subsequent admission

readout /ˈɹiːdaʊt/ n
zusammenfassender Bericht
account of the topics discussed in a meeting
Ableseanzeige Anzeige Ausleseanzeige Auslesedisplay Sichtanzeige
display that presents numerical data

ready /ˈɹɛdi/ adj
bereit
at hand; opportune; convenient
fertig bereit gar parat
prepared for immediate action or use

ready /ˈɹɛdi/ v
vorbereiten bereit machen fertig machen klar machen
to make prepared for action

ready meal n
Fertiggericht
prepackaged meal requiring minimal preparation from the eater

ready, aim, fire interjection
anlegen, zielen, Feuer
sequence of commands

ready-mixed adj
fertig gemischt werksgemischt
mixed in advance

reagent /ɹi.ˈeɪ.dʒɛnt/ n
Reagenz Edukt
substance used in chemical reactions

real /ˈɹiːəl/ adj
echt typisch
absolute, complete, utter
wirklich echt
genuine, not artificial, counterfeit or fake
echt
genuine, unfeigned, sincere
reell
mathematics: relating to numbers with a one-to-one correspondence to the points on a line
real
that has physical existence
wirklich wahr echt
true, genuine, not merely nominal

real /ˈɹiːəl/ n
Real
a unit of currency used in Brazil

real estate /ˈɹiːl əˌsteɪt/ n
Immobilie
property that cannot easily be moved
Platz Spielraum
space used for a particular purpose

real life adj
Real-
not fictional

real life n
wirkliches Leben
life outside of a contrived or fantastical environment

real number n
reelle Zahl
limit of a convergent sequence of rational numbers

real numbers n
Reelle Zahlen
smallest set

real part n
Realteil
of complex number

real presence n
Realpräsenz
presence of Christ's body and blood

real school /ˈril ˌskul/ /ˈrɪəl ˌskuːl/ n
Realschule Realgymnasium

real socialism n
Realsozialismus
a pragmatic brand of socialism

real time /ˈɹiːəl ˈtaɪm/ n
Echtzeit
time duration

real-estate adj
Immobilie
Referring or relating to real estate

real-time strategy n
Echtzeit-Stragiespiel Echtzeitstragiespiel
video game genre characterised by real-time movement of troops

realgar n
Rauschrot Realgar Rubinschwefel rote Arsenblende rotes Schwefelarsenik
mineral

realism /ɹi.əlɪzm/ n
Realismus
concern for fact or reality

realist /ˈɹɪəlɪst/ n
Realist Realistin
advocate of artistic realism
one who sees things as they are

realistic /ˌɹiːjəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
realistisch
relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were
expressed or represented as being accurate

reality /ɹiˈælɪti/ n
Realität Wirklichkeit
an individual observer's subjective perception
a real entity, event etc.
Wirklichkeit Realität
state of being actual or real
entirety of all that is real

reality principle n
Realitätsprinzip
mechanism which guides a person in coping with the real world

reality show n
Reality-Show Reality-TV Realityshow
a reality television program

reality television n
Reality-TV
television genre

realization /ˌɹiəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɹɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
Erkenntnis
act of figuring out or becoming aware
Verwirklichung Erfüllung Realisation Umsetzung
act of making real

realize /ˈɹi.ə.laɪz/ /ˈɹɪə.laɪz/ v
erkennen feststellen realisieren sich bewusst werden
to become aware of
realisieren
to convert any kind of property into money
verwirklichen realisieren
to make real

reallocate v
neu verteilen
to change the user or purpose

really /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪəlɪ/ adv
wirklich
actually
informally, as an intensifier; very, very much

really /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪəlɪ/ interjection
wirklich absolut auf jeden Fall echt in der Tat stimmt
indicating affirmation, agreement
also wirklich
indicating displeasure at another person's behaviour
(ach) ja? echt? tatsächlich? wirklich?
indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information
sag bloß was Sie nicht sagen was du nicht sagst
sarcastic, typically exaggerated question

realm /ɹɛlm/ n
Königreich Reich
territory or state

realpolitik /ɹeɪˈɑlpoʊlɪˌtik/ /ɹeɪˈɑːlpɒlɪˌtiːk/ n
Realpolitik
pragmatic international government policy

realtime /ˈɹiːəltaɪm/ adj
Echtzeit
computer term

realtor /ˈɹi(ə)l.təɹ/ n
Immobilienmakler
dealer in real estate

ream /ɹiːm/ n
Menge
abstract large amount
Ries
bundle of paper

ream /ɹiːm/ v
aufbohren reiben
to enlarge a hole
entgraten
to remove burrs and debris from a freshly bored hole

reamer /ˈɹi.məɹ/ n
Reibahle Räumahle Räumer
tool for boring

reanimate /ɹiˈænɪmət/ v
reanimieren wieder beleben
to animate anew

reanimation n
Reanimation Wiederbelebung
act of reanimating

reap /ɹiːp/ n
Garbe
bundle of grain

reap /ɹiːp/ v
ernten einsammeln einheimsen sammeln
To receive as a reward
mähen ernten sensen absensen schneiden
to cut with a sickle

reap what one sows v
wer Wind sät, wird Sturm ernten
receive justice

reaper n
Mähder Mäher Schnitter
one who reaps

rear /ɹɪə/ /ɹɪɹ/ n
Nachhut
the part of an army or fleet which comes last

rear /ɹɪə/ /ɹɪɹ/ v
aufziehen erziehen großziehen
to bring up to maturity
aufrichten
to lift, raise etc. physically

rear admiral n
Konteradmiral
naval officer below the rank of vice admiral

rear window n
Heckscheibe
window at the back of a car

rear-end v
hinten auffahren
of a vehicle, to strike (another vehicle) from behind

rear-end collision n
Auffahrunfall

rear-view mirror n
Rückspiegel
mirror inside a vehicle giving view of the traffic behind

rearguard /ˈɹɪəɹˌɡɑɹd/ n
Nachhut
the rearmost part of a force

rearmament n
Wiederaufrüstung Wiederbewaffnung
the process of rearming

reason /ˈɹiːzən/ n
Verstand Vernunft Intellekt
(the capacity of the human mind for) rational thinking
Grund
motive for an action or determination
excuse, explanation: thought or consideration offered in support of a determination
Grund Ursache
that which causes: a cause

reasonable /ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bəl/ adj
anständig vernünftig
inexpensive
satisfactory
vernünftig
just; fair; agreeable to reason

reasonableness n
Vernünftigkeit
state or characteristic of being reasonable

reasonably /ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bli/ adv
einigermaßen
fairly
vernünftig
in accordance with reason
halbwegs
not extremely

reasoning /ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/ n
Argumentation
deduction of inferences or interpretations

reassure /ɹiəˈʃʊə(ɹ)/ /ɹiəˈʃʊɹ/ v
beruhigen versichern
to assure anew; to restore confidence to; to free from fear or self-doubt

reassuring /ɹiːəˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ adj
beruhigend bestätigend ermutigend
that reassures; causing comfort or confidence

rebaptize v
wieder taufen
to baptize again
mit einem neuen Namen versehen neu benennen umbenennen umtaufen
to name again

rebar /ɹiːˈbɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈɹiː.bɑː(ɹ)/ n
Bewehrungsstab
steel reinforcing bar for concrete

rebarbative /ɹɪˈbɑɹbətɪv/ /ɹɪˈbɑːbətɪv/ adj
abstoßend
repellent

rebate /ˈɹiːbeɪt/ n
Ermäßigung
A deduction from an amount to be paid; an abatement
Rückvergütung Rückzahlung
The return of part of an amount already paid

rebel /ɹɪˈbɛl/ /ˈɹɛbəl/ n
Rebell Aufrührer
person who resists an established authority

rebel /ˈɹɛbəl/ v
rebellieren aufbegehren
to resist or become defiant towards

rebellion /ɹɪˈbɛli.ən/ n
Rebellion Aufstand
armed resistance
Rebellion
defiance

rebellious adj
rebellisch aufsässig
showing rebellion

rebirth /ɹiˈbɜːθ/ /ɹiˈbɝθ/ n
Wiedergeburt
reincarnation
spiritual renewal
revival, reinvigoration

reblog v
rebloggen
to blog something previously posted on another blog

reboot /ɹiːˈbuːt/ /ˈɹiːbuːt/ n
Neustart Reboot
instance of rebooting
Reboot
the restarting of a series' storyline, discarding all previous continuity

reboot /ɹiːˈbuːt/ /ˈɹiːbuːt/ v
neu laden neu starten
To execute a computer's boot process and reload the operating system

reborrowing n
Rückentlehnung
word taken back from another language

rebound /ɹiˈbaʊnd/ /ˈɹibaʊnd/ n
Rebound
in basketball
return to health
Rückprall
recoil of an object bouncing off another

rebound /ɹiˈbaʊnd/ /ˈɹibaʊnd/ /ˈɹibɑʊnd/ v
abprallen sich erholen
zurückprallen
To bound or spring back from a force

rebound tenderness n
Loslaßschmerz
pain felt upon removal of pressure

rebreather n
Kreislaufatemgerät Kreislauftauchgerät Rebreather
breathing apparatus

rebroadcast v
noch einmal senden wiederholen
broadcast again

rebuff /ɹɪˈbʌf/ n
Abfuhr Zurückweisung
refusal

rebuff /ɹɪˈbʌf/ v
Abfuhr erteilen zurückweisen
refuse

rebuild /ˈɹiːbɪld/ v
umbauen wiederaufbauen
to build again

rebuilding n
Wiederaufbau
act of building again

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ n
Rüge Tadel Anschiss Schelte
harsh criticism

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ v
schelten Vorhaltungen machen Vorwürfe machen abkanzeln abmahnen ausschimpfen
to criticise harshly; to reprove

rebus /ˈɹiːbəs/ n
Rebus Bilderrätsel
puzzle

rebuttal /ɹɪˈbʌtəl/ /ɹɪˈbʌt̬ᵊl/ n
Erwiderung Gegenbeweis Gegenschrift Widerlegung
act of refuting something by making a contrary argument

recalcitrant /ɹɪ.ˈkæl.sɪ.tɹənt/ adj
aufmüpfig aufsässig bockig eigensinnig hartnäckig spröde
hard to deal with or operate
widerspenstig aufmüpfig aufsässig bockig dickköpfig hartnäckig
marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey figures of authority

recalcitrant /ɹɪ.ˈkæl.sɪ.tɹənt/ n
Dickkopf Querulant Störenfried Störer Trotzkopf
A person who is recalcitrant

recalculate v
nachrechnen neuberechnen rückberechnen
calculate again

recall /ɹɪˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɔːl/ /ˈɹiˌkɔl/ /ˈɹiːkɔːl/ n
Rückruf Rückrufaktion
product recall

recall /ɹɪˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɔːl/ /ˈɹiˌkɔl/ /ˈɹiːkɔːl/ v
zurückrufen
to call (someone) back to a specific place, station
erinnern entsinnen gedenken
to remember, recollect

recant /ɹəˈkænt/ v
widerrufen zurücknehmen zurückziehen
to withdraw or repudiate formally and publicly

recapitulate /ɹiːkəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/ v
rekapitulieren

recapitulation /ɹiː.kəˌpɪ.tʃəˈleɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹiːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Reprise
music: third major part of a movement in sonata form
Rekapitulation
subsequent enumeration of the major points

recapture v
wieder einfangen zurückerobern
to capture something for a second time

receipt /ɹɪˈsiːt/ n
Empfang
act of receiving
Einnahme
amount received
Quittung Empfangsbestätigung
written acknowledgement

receive /ɹɪˈsiːv/ v
empfangen erhalten
take possession of
telecommunications: to detect a signal
erhalten empfangen bekommen kriegen
take what is offered, accept from another

receiver /ɹəˈsivɚ/ /ɹəˈsiːvə/ n
Empfänger Empfangsgerät
electronic device
Insolvenzverwalter Konkursverwalter
person appointed to settle financial affairs
Hehler
person who accepts stolen goods
Empfänger
person who receives
Hörer
telephone handset

receivership n
Konkursverwaltung
trusteeship in bankruptcy

recension /ɹɪ̈ˈsɛnʃ(ə)n/ n
Rezension
critical revision of a text

recent /ˈɹiːsənt/ adj
frisch kürzlich neu jüngst
having happened a short while ago

recently /ˈɹiːsəntli/ adv
neulich unlängst kürzlich vor Kurzem vor kurzem in letzter Zeit
in the recent past

recentralization n
Rezentralisation Rezentralisierung
the action of recentralizing

recentralize v
rezentralisieren
to centralize again

receptacle /ɹəˈsɛp.tə.k(ə)l/ /ɹɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩/ n
Blütenachse Blütenboden
botany: part of flower
Behälter Gefäß
container
Anschlussbuchse Buchse Fassung Federleiste Steckbuchse Steckdose
electrical: contact device

reception /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/ n
Aufnahme Empfang
act of receiving
Rezeption Empfang
front desk
Empfang Rezeption
social engagement

receptionist /ɹɪˈsɛpʃənəst/ n
Empfangsbedienstete
Empfangsdame Empfangssekretärin Portier
employee who receives visitors and/or calls, typically in an office setting

receptivity n
Aufnahmefähigkeit Empfänglichkeit
the state of being receptive

recess /ˈɹiː.sɛs/ n
Pause Ferien Unterbrechung
break, pause or vacation
Aushöhlung Nische Vertiefung Winkel
inset, hole, space or opening

recession /ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/ n
Rezession
a period of reduced economic activity

recessive adj
rezessiv
in genetics
in grammar

rechargeable adj
wiederaufladbar
able to be recharged

recheck n
gegenchecken
countercheck

recidivist /ɹɪˈsɪdəvɪst/ /ɹɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/ n
Wiederholungstäter Wiederholungstäterin
one who falls back into prior habits, especially criminal habits

recipe /ˈɹɛs.ɪ.pi/ n
Rezept Kochrezept
instructions for making or preparing food dishes

recipient /ɹəˈsɪp.i.ənt/ n
Empfänger
individual receiving donor organs or tissues
Empfänger Empfängerin
one who receives

reciprocal /ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/ adj
gegenseitig reziprok
done by each of two people towards the other
entgegengesetzt umgekehrt
done, given, felt, or owed in return

reciprocal /ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/ n
Kehrwert
in mathematics

reciprocal pronoun n
Reziprokpronomen Reziprokum reziprokes Pronomen
a part of speech

reciprocate /ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/ v
erwidern
to counter, retort or retaliate
etwas austauschen
to mutually give and take something; to interchange

reciprocity n
Gegenseitigkeit Reziprozität Umkehrbarkeit
the state or quality of being reciprocal

recital n
Erwägungsgrund
a formal explanation of the reasons on which the transaction is founded
Vortrag
a vocal, instrumental or visual performance by a soloist

recitation /ˌɹɛsəˈteɪʃən/ n
Rezitation Vortragen
act of reciting

recitative /ɹɛsɪtəˈtiːv/ /ɹɛˈsaɪtətɪv/ n
Rezitativ
dialogue in an opera etc.

recite /ɹɪˈsaɪt/ v
aufsagen deklamieren rezitieren vortragen zu Gehör bringen
to repeat aloud some passage, poem or other text

reckless /ˈɹɛkləs/ adj
leichtfertig leichtsinnig unbekümmert unverantwortlich waghalsig
careless or heedless; headstrong or rash
verwegen waghalsig halsbrecherisch rücksichtslos
indifferent to danger or the consequences

recklessness n
Fahrlässigkeit Gewagtheit Leichtsinnigkeit Rücksichtslosigkeit
being reckless

reckon /ˈɹɛkən/ v
mutmaßen rechnen mit schätzen vermuten
to conclude, as by an enumeration and balancing of chances; hence, to think; to suppose
kalkulieren abschätzen
to count as in a number, rank, or series; to estimate by rank or quality; to place by estimation
berechnen rechnen ausrechnen errechnen zusammenrechnen
to count; to enumerate; to number; also, to compute; to calculate

reckon without one's host v
die Rechnung ohne den Wirt machen
misjudge or miscalculate

reckoning n
Abrechnung
an opinion or judgement

recline /ɹɪˈklaɪn/ v
zurücklehnen
to cause to lean back; to bend back

reclusive /ɹɪˈkluːsɪv/ adj
zurückgezogen
preferring privacy

recognise /ˈɹɛkənaɪz/ v
anerkennen
erkennen wiedererkennen
to match in memory; to know from a previous encounter

recognition /ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ n
Anerkennung
acceptance as valid or true
honour, favorable note, or attention
official acceptance of the status of a new government by that of another country
Erkennung Wiedererkennen Erkennen
the act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized

recognizable adj
erkennbar
able to be recognized

recognize /ˈɹɛkənaɪz/ /ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪz/ v
anerkennen erkennen
erkennen wiedererkennen kennen
to match in memory; to know from a previous encounter

recognized /ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzd/ adj
anerkannt
notable, distinguished, honored

recoil n
Rückstoß
pushback from a fired firearm

recoil v
einen Ruckschlag erzeugen zurückschlagen
to jerk back, to kick back as a firearm
zurückschrecken
to pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment

recoilless rifle n
rückstoßfreies Geschütz
weapon

recollect /ɹiːkəˈlɛkt/ /ɹɛkəˈlɛkt/ v
erinnern entsinnen gedenken
to recall past events

recollection /ɹiˌkəˈlɛkʃən/ /ɹɛkəˈlɛkʃən/ n
Erinnerung Rückbesinnung
act of recalling to the memory

recommend /ɹɛkəˈmɛnd/ v
empfehlen
to commend to the favorable notice of another
to advise, propose

recommendation /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/ n
Empfehlung
act of recommending
that which is recommended

recompense /ˌɹɛkəmˈpɛns/ n
Entschädigung
that which compensates for a harm done

recompense /ˌɹɛkəmˈpɛns/ v
entschädigen
to give compensation

recompilation n
Übersetzung
act or process of recompiling

reconcilable adj
vereinbar
capable of being reconciled

reconcile /ˈɹɛkənsaɪl/ v
versöhnen aussöhnen
to restore a friendly relationship

reconciliation /ˌɹɛkənˌsɪlɪˈeɪʃən/ n
Rekonziliation
Roman Catholic sacrament
Abgleich Abstimmung Schlichtung Übereinstimmung Überleitung
accounting process
Versöhnung Aussöhnung Schlichtung Wiederaussöhnung Wiederversöhnung
reestablishment of friendly relations

reconnaissance /ɹɪˈkɒnəsəns/ n
Aufklärung Kundschaft
act of gathering information

reconnoiter /ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtə/ /ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtɚ/ v
erkunden kundschaften
perform a reconnaissance

reconquest n
Rückeroberung
act or process of conquering again

reconsider v
überdenken
To consider a matter thought already to have been decided

reconstitute /ɹiˈkɑnstɪˌt(j)ut/ /ɹiːˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/ v
einweichen
to constitute again

reconstruct v
wiederaufbauen
to construct again

reconstructed language n
rekonstruierte Sprache
a hypothetical language formed by making comparisons between actual languages

reconstruction n
Rekonstruktion Wiederaufbau
act of restoring
Rekonstruktion
attempt to understand
something reconstructed or restored

record /ɹɨˈkɔːd/ /ɹɪˈkɔɹd/ /ˈɹɛkɔːd/ /ˈɹɛkɚd/ n
Datensatz
computing: set of data relating to a single individual or item
Aufnahme Aufzeichnung
information put into a lasting physical medium
Rekord Bestleistung Höchstleistung
most extreme known value of some achievement
Schallplatte CD
phonograph record

record /ɹɨˈkɔːd/ /ɹɪˈkɔɹd/ /ˈɹɛkɔːd/ /ˈɹɛkɚd/ v
aufzeichnen
(intransitive) make audio or video recording
make an audio or video recording of
aufzeichnen eintragen protokollieren
make a record of

record chart n
Hitparade
Ranking of music by popularity

record label n
Label Plattenlabel Musiklabel
record company

record player n
Grammofon Plattenspieler
analogue electronic device for playing gramophone records

recordable adj
bespielbar
able to be used to record something

recorder n
Rekorder
recording device
Blockflöte
musical instrument

recording n
Aufnahme
reproduction stored in a permanent medium

recount v
erzählen berichten
to tell, narrate

recover /ɹɪˈkʌvə/ /ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/ v
genesen erholen
intransitive: to get better, regain health
zurückgewinnen
transitive: to get back, regain

recoverable adj
wiederherstellbar wiederherstellungsfähig
capable of being brought back to a former condition
rückgewinnbar rückholbar wiederherstellbar
capable of being regained or recovered
eintreibbar erzielbar holbar wiedergewinnbar
obtainable from a debtor or possessor
erholungsfähig genesungsfähig heilbar wiederherstellungsfähig
restorable from sickness, faintness, danger, etc.

recovery /ɹəˈkʌvəɹi/ /ɹɪˈkʌvəɹi/ n
Wiedererlangung Wiedergewinnung Zurückgewinnung
act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost
Erholung
economics: renewed growth after a slump
Wiederherstellung Erholung
return to former status
Erholung Genesung Gesundung
return to normal health

recovery boiler n
Rückgewinnungskessel
boiler for recovering soda
Abhitzekessel
heat recovery boiler

recreation /ɹiːkɹiˈeɪʃən/ /ɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/ n
Erholung Unterhaltung
activity that diverts, amuses or stimulates

recriminate v
gegenbeschuldigen Gegenbeschuldigungen erheben entgegnen im Gegenzug beschuldigen zurückwerfen
to accuse in return

recrimination /ɹiˌkɹɪməˈneɪʃən/ n
Erheben einer Gegenbeschuldigung
act of recriminating
Gegenbeschuldigung gegenseitige Beschuldigung
counter- or mutual accusation

recruit /ɹɪˈkɹut/ n
Rekrut
newly enlisted soldier

recruit /ɹɪˈkɹut/ v
rekrutieren
to enroll or enlist new members or potential employees
to supply with new men, as an army

recruiter n
Rekrutierer
one employed to recruit others

recruitment n
Rekrutierung
process or art of finding candidates or recruits

rectal adj
rektal
Of, via or related to the rectum

rectangle n
Rechteck Karree Orthogon
quadrilateral

rectangular adj
rechteckig rechtwinkelig rechtwinklig
having a shape like a rectangle

rectifier n
Gleichrichter
a device that converts alternating current into direct current

rectify /ˈɹɛktəˌfaɪ/ v
korrigieren
to correct or amend something
destillieren
to purify or refine by distillation

rectilinear adj
geradlinig
in a straight line

rector /ˈɹɛktə/ /ˈɹɛktɚ/ n
Rektor
headmaster

rectory n
Pfarrhaus
residence of Roman Catholic priest

rectoscope n
Rektoskop
proctoscope

rectum /ˈɹɛktəm/ n
Mastdarm Enddarm Rektum
terminal part of the large intestine

recumbent adj
ruhend
lying down

recumbent n
Liegerad
special type of bicycle

recuperation n
Wiedergewinnung
Instance of getting something back
Erholung
convalescence

recurrence n
Rekurrenz
a return of symptoms as part of the natural progress of a disease
the instance of recurring; frequent occurrence

recurrent adj
rekurrent
math: non-transient
wiederholt wiederkehrend
recurring time after time

recurring adj
wiederkehrend
happening frequently

recursion n
Rekursion
in mathematics

recursive adj
rekursiv
computing: of a program or function that calls itself
drawing upon itself
mathematics: of an expression, in which each term is determined by applying a formula to preceding terms
computing: of a function which can be computed in a finite amount of time
computing: of a set whose characteristic function is recursive

recursively enumerable adj
rekusiv aufzählbar
(computing theory) of a set, such that there exists a deterministic algorithm which will list all the items in the set and no others

recursivity n
Rekursivität
quality of being recursive

recuse /ɹɪˈkjuːz/ v
wegen Befangenheit ablehnen
To refuse or reject
sich für befangen erklären
To refuse to act as a judge; to declare oneself disqualified to act

recyclable adj
recycelbar recyclebar wiederverwertbar
able to be recycled

recyclate /ɹiːˈsaɪkleɪt/ n
Rezyklat
raw material sent to a waste recycling plant

recycle /ɹəˈsaɪkəl/ v
recyceln wiederverwerten recyclen
to break down and reuse component materials
wiederverwerten
to reuse as a whole

recycle bin n
Papierkorb
container

recycling n
Recycling Wiederverwertung
the practice of sorting and collecting waste materials for new use

red /ɹɛd/ adj
rot Rot
having red as its colour
left-wing, socialist or communist
rot rothaarig
of hair: orange-brown

red /ɹɛd/ n
Rot rot
colour
Rote Roter
socialist, communist

red admiral n
Admiral
butterfly

red blood cell n
Erythrozyt rotes Blutkörperchen rote Blutzelle
haemoglobin-carrying blood cell in vertebrates

red cabbage n
Rotkohl
a variety of cabbage having red leaves

red card n
rote Karte Rote Karte
sports: card

red carpet n
Roter Teppich
a strip of red carpet laid for a VIP

red currant /ˈɹɛdˌkɜɹənt/ /ˈɹɛdˌkʌɹənt/ n
Johannisbeere
fruit

red dead man's fingers n
Große Meerhand
Alcyonium palmatum

red deer n
Rothirsch
Cervus elaphus

red dwarf n
Roter Zwerg
small star

red envelope n
Hong Bao roter Umschlag
monetary gift

red flag n
Warnhinweis Warnsignal
a cue, warning, or alert; a sign or signal that something is wrong

red fox n
Rotfuchs
Vulpes vulpes

red giant n
Roter Riese
large red star

red herring n
Ablenkung Nebelkerze falsche Fährte
misleading clue
Bückling
smoke-cured herring

red kite n
Rotmilan
Milvus milvus

red knot n
Knutt Knuttstrandläufer
the bird Calidris canutus

red kuri squash n
Hokkaidokürbis Hokkaido
orange colored winter squash

red light n
Rotlicht
a warning light, especially as a traffic signal

red line n
rote Linie
a boundary or limit which should not be crossed
a line dividing ice rink in half

red oak n
Roteiche
Quercus rubra tree

red panda n
Roter Panda Kleiner Panda
Ailurus fulgens

red pepper n
Paprika
red colored pepper

red phalarope n
Thorshühnchen
Phalaropus fulicarius

red rail n
Mauritius-Ralle
bird of extinct Mauritian species

red scare n
Rote Angst
perceived threat from communism and leftist movements

red tape n
Amtsschimmel
excessive bureaucracy

red tide n
rote Flut
algal bloom

red turtle dove n
Weinrote Turteltaube
bird

red valerian n
Spornblume
Centranthus ruber

red wine n
Rotwein
red coloured wine

red-backed hawk n
Rotrückenbussard
Buteo polyosoma

red-backed shrike n
Neuntöter Rotrückenwürger
medium-sized bird

red-baiting n
Kommunistenhetze
red-baiting

red-banded sand wasp n
Gemeine Sandwespe
red-banded sand wasp

red-black tree n
Rot-Schwarz-Baum
binary search tree

red-crested pochard n
Kolbenente
Netta rufina

red-handed adj
auf frischer Tat bei der Tat in flagranti
in the act of wrongdoing

red-legged partridge n
Rothuhn
red-legged partridge

red-light district n
Rotlichtbezirk Rotlichtviertel Straßenstrich
area of prostitution

red-necked grebe n
Rothalstaucher
Podiceps grisegena

red-necked phalarope n
Odinshühnchen
Phalaropus lobatus

red-necked stint n
Rotkehl-Strandläufer
Calidris ruficollis

red-shouldered hawk n
Rotschulterbussard
Buteo lineatus

red-tailed hawk n
Rotschwanzbussard
bird of prey

red-tailed tropicbird n
Rotschwanz-Tropikvogel
species of tropicbird

red-throated diver n
Sterntaucher
loon

red-throated pipit n
Rotkehlpieper
Anthus cervinus

red-throated tit n
Rostkehl-Rußmeise Rostkehlmeise
Melaniparus fringillinus

red-winged blackbird n
Rotflügelstärling
Agelaius phoeniceus

redact /ɹɪˈdækt/ v
bearbeiten redigieren
to censor, to black out or remove parts of (a document) while releasing the remainder

redback n
Rotrückenspinne
Latrodectus hasselti

redden /ˈɹɛdn̩/ v
erröten
to become red
röten
to make red

reddish /ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ adj
rötlich
quite red; red to a certain extent
resembling the colour red

reddish-green adj
rotgrün rötlich-grün rötlichgrün
reddish, greenish color (of plants)

redditive n
Antwortswort Beantwortungswort

redeem [ɹɨˈdiːm] v
ablösen erlösen freikaufen tilgen zurückkaufen
verbessern
to change for the better, reform
einlösen
to convert into cash
freikaufen loslösen
to liberate by payment of ransom
zurückkaufen
to recover ownership of something by paying a sum
wiederherstellen
to repair, restore
to restore the reputation, honour of ...
befreien
to save, rescue, recover
to set free by force

redeemer n
Erlöser
one who redeems

redemption /ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/ n
Erlösung
salvation from sin
the act of redeeming or something redeemed
Loskauf
the recovery, for a fee, of a pawned article

redemptorist n
Redemptorist
member of the Roman Catholic missionary congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer

redfish n
Rotbarsch
Sebastes norvegica

redhead /ˈɹɛdˌhɛd/ n
Rotkopfente
Aythya americana
Rotkopf Rotschopf Rothaarige
red-haired person

redheaded adj
rothaarig
having red hair

redirect v
weiterleiten
substitute an address or pointer to a new location

redirection /ɹiːdəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
Weiterleitung
automated process
Umleitung Weiterleitung
setting a new direction

rediscovery n
Wiederentdeckung
act of rediscovering

redistribution n
Umverteilung
act of changing the distribution of resources

redneck /ˈɹɛdnɛk/ n
Prolet Proll
uneducated, unsophisticated person

redness n
Röte
quality of being red
Rötung
red discoloration

redo /ɹiˈdu/ /ˈɹidu/ v
noch einmal machen
to do again

redolent /ˈɹɛd.əl.ənt/ adj
nach etw. duftend
fragrant or aromatic

redoubt /ɹəˈdʌʊt/ /ɹɪˈdaʊt/ n
Redoute
fortification

redound /ɹɪˈdaʊnd/ v
einholen zurückfallen
to come back, accrue upon
beitragen führen
to result in, contribute to

redshank n
Rotschenkel
Old World wading bird

redshift /ˈɹɛdˌʃɪft/ n
Rotverschiebung
change in wavelength

redskin n
Rothaut
an American Indian

redstart n
Rotschwanz
ground-feeding bird

reduce /ɹɪˈdjuːs/ /ɹɪˈduːs/ v
vermindern reduzieren
reduzieren herabsetzen
to bring down
abnehmen
to lose weight

reduced /ɹɪˈdjust/ /ɹɪˈdjuːst/ /ɹɪˈdust/ adj
reduziert
lowered in price
verkleinert
made smaller, less

reduced ring n
reduzierter Ring
ring that has no nonzero nilpotent elements

reducer n
Reduzierung
plumbing component
Reduzierer
something that reduces

reducing flame n
Reduktionsflamme
chemistry: part of a flame that has an excess of fuel

reduction /ɹiˈdɑk.ʃən/ /ɹɪˈdʌkʃən/ n
Reduzierung Reduktion
act, process, or result of reducing
Reduktion
chemistry: reaction in which electrons are gained and valence is reduced
computability theory: a transformation of one problem into another problem

reduction furnace n
Reduktionsofen
furnace in which an ore is reduced to a metal

redundancy /ɹɪˈdʌnd(ə)nsi/ /ɹɪˈdʌndən(t)si/ n
Redundanz
state of being redundant
duplication of components or circuits to provide survival of the total system in case of failure of single components
duplication of parts of a message to guard against transmission errors
betriebsbedingte Kündigung strukturelle Arbeitslosigkeit
state of being unemployed because one's job is no longer necessary

redundant /ɹɪˈdʌn.dənt/ adj
redundant über­zäh­lig
needlessly wordy
überflüssig
superfluous

reduplicate v
reduplizieren
To repeat a word or section of a word

redwing n
Rotdrossel
Turdus iliacus

redwood n
Mammutbaum
the species Sequoia sempervirens

reed /ɹiːd/ n
Kontaktzunge Zunge
Schilf Rohr Ried
grass-like plant
Schilfrohr
hollow stem
Rohrblattinstrument
music: instrument
Rohrblatt Blatt Blättchen
music: part of mouthpiece

reed bed n
Röhricht
place where reeds grow

reed warbler n
Teichrohrsänger
Acrocephalus scirpaceus
Rohrsänger
bird of the genus Acrocephalus

reef /ɹiːf/ n
Riff Felsenriff
rocks at or near surface of the water

reef /ɹiːf/ v
reffen
sailing

reef knot n
Kreuzknoten
type of knot

reefer /ˈɹiːfə/ n
Joint Tüte
marijuana cigarette

reek /ɹiːk/ n
Gestank
unpleasant smell
Dampf
vapor

reek /ɹiːk/ v
stinken
to have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell

reel /ɹiːl/ n
Haspel
device for a harvesting machine
Spule
spool

reel /ɹiːl/ v
taumeln
to walk shakily or unsteadily

reelect v
wiederwählen
to elect for a subsequent time

reelection n
Wiederwahl
the act of being elected after already being elected once

reeling /ɹiːlɪŋ/ n
Taumel

reeve /ɹiːv/ n
Graf

refactor v
überarbeiten
(computing) to rewrite existing source code in order to improve its readability, reusability or structure without affecting its meaning or behaviour

refactoring n
Refactoring Refaktorierung Refaktorisierung Überarbeiten
process in which code is refactored

refectory /ɹɪˈfɛkt(ə)ɹi/ n
Refektorium Speisesaal Remter Mensa
dining-hall

refer /ɹɪˈfɜː/ /ɹɪˈfɝ/ v
beziehen
to allude to (grammar term)
verweisen
to direct to a source for help or information

referee /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ n
Lektor Rezensent
expert who judges a manuscript
Ombudsfrau Ombudsmann Schiedsmann Schlichter
person who settles a dispute
Befürworter Empfehlungsgeber Protagonist
person who writes a letter of reference
Schiedsrichter Schiedsrichterin
sport: umpire, judge, the supervisor of a game

referee /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ v
befürworten betreuen beurteilen empfehlen leiten lektorieren
schiedsrichtern
to act as a referee

reference /ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/ /ˈɹɛfəɹɛns/ n
Quelle
academic writing: source
Referenz
measurement one can compare to
information about a person

reference /ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/ /ˈɹɛfəɹɛns/ v
sich beziehen
to mention
referenzieren
to refer to

reference book n
Nachschlagewerk Referenzbuch
book providing factual information
Präsenzbestand
library: book that may not be borrowed

reference counting n
Referenzzählung
act of making a count

reference work n
Nachschlagewerk
compendium of information

referendum /ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/ n
Referendum Volksabstimmung
direct popular vote

referential integrity n
referentielle Integrität
referential integrity

referral /ɹɪˈfɜːɹəl/ /ɹɪˈfɝəl/ n
Überweisung
act or process of transferring

referrer n
Referrer
person who refers another

refill /ˈɹiː.fɪl/ v
nachfüllen
to fill up again

refillable adj
nachfüllbar
capable of being refilled

refine /ɹɪˈfaɪn/ v
verfeinern
to improve in accuracy, delicacy, or excellence

refinement /ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/ n
Verbesserung Veredelung
act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material
Veredeln Veredelung
high-class style; cultivation

refinery n
Raffinerie
building used to produce refined products

reflect /ɹɪˈflɛkt/ v
gespiegelt werden sich spiegeln
to be bent back from a surface
spiegeln reflektieren zurückspiegeln
to bend back from a surface
widerspiegeln
to mirror, or show the image of something
sinnen nachdenken
to think seriously; to ponder or consider

reflecting telescope n
Spiegelteleskop

reflection /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/ n
Reflexion Abbild Reflektion
act of reflecting; the state of being reflected
Abwägung Reflektion
careful thought or consideration
Reflexion
computing: Process of determining the capabilities of an object at run-time
Reflektion
property of a propagated wave
something that is reflected

reflection nebula n
Reflexionsnebel
type of nebula

reflector /ɹɪˈflɛktə(ɹ)/ n
Reflektor
small reflecting disk on a vehicle

reflex /ɹɪˈflɛks/ /ˈɹiːflɛks/ n
Reflex
automatic response
Fortsetzer Kontinuante
the descendant of an earlier language element, such as a word or phoneme, in a daughter language

reflex arc n
Reflexbogen
neural pathway

reflexive /ɹəˈflɛksɪv/ adj
reflexiv
in grammar
in mathematics

reflexive pronoun n
Reflexivpronomen
a part of speech

reflexive verb n
reflexives Verb
verb with equivalent subject and direct object

reflexivity n
Reflexivität
The condition or state of being reflexive

refold v
neu falten
fold again

reform /ɹiˈfɔɹm/ n
Reform
amendment

reform /ɹiˈfɔɹm/ v
reformieren
to put into a new and improved form or condition

reformer n
Reformer
one who reforms, or who works for reform
Reformator
one who was involved in the Reformation

reformist adj
Reform- reformistisch
advocating reform of an institution or body

reformist n
Reformist Reformistin
one who advocates reform (of an institution)

refract v
brechen
to cause to change direction

refraction /ɹəˈfɹækʃən/ n
Brechung
bending of any wave

refractive index n
Brechungsindex Brechzahl
ratio of the speed of light in vacuum to another medium

refractometer n
Refraktometer
instrument used to measure the refractive index

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ n
Refrain
burden of song

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ v
Abstand nehmen von sich zurückhalten
to keep oneself from action

refresh /ɹiˈfɹɛʃ/ /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/ v
aktualisieren neu laden
to reload a document
erfrischen erquicken auffrischen
to renew or revitalize

refreshing adj
erfrischend
refreshing

refreshment /ɹɪˈfɹeʃ.mənt/ n
Erfrischung
A light snack or drink

refrigerate /ɹɪˈfɹɪdʒəɹeɪt/ v
kühlen
keep cool in refrigerator

refrigeration n
Tiefkühlung
process of preserving something by cooling
Kühlung
process of transferring heat from an object in order to cool it

refrigerator /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪtə/ /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ n
Kühlschrank Kühlraum Eiskasten Frigidaire
appliance

refuel v
tanken auftanken
to refill with fuel

refuge /ˈɹɛfjuːdʒ/ n
Herberge Zuflucht
place providing safety, protection or shelter
Zuflucht Schutz
state of safety, protection or shelter

refuge island n
Verkehrsinsel
raised platform or other protective barrier in the middle of a street

refugee /ˈɹɛfjʊdʒiː/ n
Flüchtling
person seeking economic asylum
person seeking refuge from natural disaster
person granted formal asylum
Flüchtling Asylant Asylantin Asylbewerber Asylbewerberin Flüchtlingin
person seeking political asylum

refugee camp n
Flüchtlingslager
camp built to receive refugees

refund /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ /ˈɹiːfʌnd/ n
Erstattung Rückerstattung Rückzahlung
amount of money returned

refund /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ /ˈɹiːfʌnd/ v
erstatten zurückerstatten
to return (money) to (someone)

refurbish /ɹiˈfɝbɪʃ/ /ɹiːˈfɜːbɪʃ/ v
alle Mangel beseitigen generalüberholen restaurieren wieder in einen gebrauchsfähigen Zustand versetzen wieder instand setzen wiederaufarbeiten
rebuild or replenish

refurbished adj
generalüberholt
rebuilt or replenished; restored to original working order

refusal /ɹɪˈfjuːzl̩/ n
Ablehnung Weigerung Verweigerung
the act of refusing

refuse /ɹɪˈfjuːz/ /ˈɹɛfjuːs/ n
Abfall Müll
items or material that have been discarded

refuse /ˈɹɛfjuːs/ v
sich weigern
(intransitive) decline a request or demand
verweigern abschlagen ablehnen sich weigern
(transitive) decline (request, demand)

refutability n
Widerlegbarkeit
ability to be refuted

refutation n
Widerlegung Gegenschrift
an act of refuting

refute /ɹɪˈfjuːt/ v
anfechten widersprechen
to deny the truth or correctness of (something)
widerlegen entkräften
to prove (something) to be false or incorrect

regain v
wiedergewinnen
to get back, to recover possession of

regal /ˈɹiːɡəl/ adj
königlich majestätisch
of or having to do with royalty

regale /ɹɪˈɡeɪl/ n
Gastmahl
a feast, meal

regale /ɹɪˈɡeɪl/ v
ergötzen
to please someone with entertainment
festlich bewirten
to provide a meal and entertainment

regalia /ɹəˈɡeɪl.i.ə/ n
Ornat
decoration or insignia of an office
Insignien
emblems, symbols or paraphernalia
Hoheitsrechte Regalien
royal rights, prerogatives and privileges

regard /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːd/ n
Aspekt Bezug Hinsicht
aspect; detail
Achtung Respekt
concern for another
Wertschätzung
the estimation in which someone of something is held

regarding /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ preposition
bezüglich mit Bezug auf
concerning

regardless /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ preposition
ungeachtet
paying no attention to

regardless of preposition
ohne Rücksicht auf
without attention to

regards /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdz/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːdz/ n
beste Grüße mit freundlichen Grüßen
greeting at the end of a letter
Grüße
greeting to pass to another person

regency /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənsi/ n
Regentschaft
system of government

regenerate /ɹiːˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ v
erneuern regenerieren
to replace lost or damaged tissue
regenerieren
to revitalize
to construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner

regent /ˈɹiːdʒənt/ n
Regent Regentin
one who rules in place of the monarch

reggae /ˈɹɛɡeɪ/ n
Reggae
music genre

regicide /ˈɹedʒəsaɪd/ n
Königsmörder
one who kills a king
Königsmord
the killing of a king

regime /ɹəˈʒiːm/ n
Regime
form of government
mode of rule or management
period of rule

regime change n
Regimewechsel Regimeänderung
overthrow of a government

regiment /ˈɹɛdʒɪmənt/ n
Regiment
army unit

regiolect n
Regiolekt Regionalsprache regionale Umgangssprache

region /ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩/ n
Bezirk Gau
an administrative subdivision
Region Gebiet Raum Gegend
any considerable and connected part of a space or surface

regional /ˈɹiːdʒənəl/ adj
regional
pertaining to a specific region

regional lockout n
regionale Aussperrung
prevents the playing of imported media on a domestically marketed device

regionalism n
Regionalismus
linguistic characteristic

regionally /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənəli/ adv
regional

register /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tɚ/ n
Register
computing: part of the central processing unit used to store and manipulate numbers
formal recording
Stilebene Stilfärbung Stilschicht
linguistics: style of a language used in a particular context

register /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tɚ/ v
registrieren
to enter in a register

register office n
Standesamt
the local office in which births, marriages and deaths are registered, and in which civil marriages are conducted

registered /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.təd/ /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tɚd/ adj
eingetragen registriert
having had one's name added to an official list

registered mail n
Einschreiben
type of mail

registered trademark n
eingetragenes Markenzeichen eingetragenes Warenzeichen
officially registered trademark

registrar /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪsˌtɹɑɹ/ n
Registrar Registrator
official keeper of records

registration n
Anmeldung Registrierung
that which registers or makes something official
Anmelden Registrierung
the act of signing up or registering for something
Registrierung
the art of selecting and combining the stops or registers of an organ
Anmeldung Empfang Rezeption
the location where guests register

registry n
Registratur
building
Register
database
register
Registrierung
registration

regolith /ˈɹɛɡəlɪθ/ n
Regolith
layer of loose rock that constitutes the surface of most land

regression /ɹəˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
Rückbildung Rückfall Rückgang Rückschritt
an action of regressing, a return to a previous state

regressive adj
regressiv
whose rate decreases as the amount increases

regret /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ n
Reue
instance of such an emotion

regret /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ v
bedauern bereuen leidtun Leid tun
feel sorry about some past thing

regretful adj
bedauernd reuevoll
full of regret

regrettable adj
bedauerlich bedauernswert
of an event, action, or state, allowing or deserving regret

regrettably adv
bedauerlicherweise
in a manner inspiring or deserving regret

regular /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡjʊlə/ adj
regelmäßig
grammar
demonstrating consistent set of rules
happening at constant intervals
regelmäßig regulär Gleichmäßig
having a constant pattern
gewöhnlich normal
having expected characteristics

regular /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡjʊlə/ n
Stammkunde
frequent customer
Stammgast Stammgästin
routine visitor

regular expression n
RegExp Regex regulärer Ausdruck
computing: a concise description of a pattern to be matched

regular verb n
regelmäßiges Verb regelmäßiges Zeitwort reguläres Verb
a verb which conjugates regularly

regulate /ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/ v
regeln regulieren
adjust

regulation n
Verordnung
EU: self-effecting legislative act
Regeln
act or condition
Regelung Bestimmung Regulativ
law or administrative rule

regulatory /ˈɹɛɡjələtɹi/ adj
regulativ regulatorisch
of or pertaining to regulation

regulatory framework n
Rahmenregelung Regulierungsrahmen rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen rechtliches Umfeld regulatorischer Rahmen
set of regulations

rehabilitate /ɹiː(h)əˈbɪlɪteɪt/ v
sich erholen
to recover
rehabilitieren wieder einsetzen wiedereinsetzen wiederherstellen
to restore (someone) to their former state, reputation, possessions, status etc.
rehabilitieren resozialisieren wieder eingliedern wiedereingliedern
to restore into society
reaktivieren rekonstruieren reparieren restaurieren sanieren wieder nutzbar machen
to restore or repair
rehabilitieren reinwaschen verteidigen
to restore the reputation or image of
rehabilitieren
to return to good health after illness
wiedereinsetzen wiederherstellen
to return to original condition

rehabilitation n
Rehabilitation Ehrenrettung Entlastung Resozialisierung Wiedereingliederung Wiedereinsetzung
process

rehash /ɹiːˈhæʃ/ /ˈɹiːˌhæʃ/ n
Aufbereitung
something reworked, or made up from old materials

rehearsal n
Probe Übstunde
practicing of performance to test or improve it

rehearse /ɹɨˈhɝs/ [ɹɪˈhɜːs] v
erzählen
narrate or tell
proben üben
practice by repetition or recitation
wiederholen
repeat what has already been said

reheat v
aufwärmen erhitzen
heat something after it has cooled off

reichsmark n
Reichsmark
monetary unit

reification /ˌɹeɪəfəˈkeɪʃən/ n
Reifikation Verdinglichung Vergegenständlichung
Consideration of an abstract thing as if it were concrete, or of an inanimate object as if it were living
Reifizierung
programming: Process that makes out of a non-computable/addressable object a computable/addressable one

reify /ˈɹiː.ə.faɪ/ v
vergegenständlichen reifizieren verdinglichen
to regard something abstract as if it were a concrete material thing

reign /ɹeɪn/ n
Herrschaft Regentschaft
The exercise of sovereign power
Regentschaft
The period during which a monarch rules

reign /ɹeɪn/ v
regieren herrschen
exercise sovereign power

reign of terror n
Schreckensherrschaft Terrorherrschaft
period of brutal intimidation by those in power

reiki /ˈɹeɪki/ n
Reiki
Japanese form of alternative medicine

reimburse v
erstatten
to compensate with pay or money; especially, to repay money spent on one's behalf

reimbursement /ˌɹiː.ɪmˈbɜːs.mənt/ n
Erstattung
compensating someone for an expense.

rein /ɹeɪn/ n
Zügel
strap or rope

rein /ɹeɪn/ v
zügeln

reincarnation n
Wiedergeburt
fresh embodiment
new, often improved, version
Reinkarnation Wiedergeburt
rebirth of a mental capacity in a physical life form
idea of such a rebirth

reindeer /ˈɹeɪndɪə/ /ˈɹeɪndɪɹ/ n
Rentier Ren
Rangifer tarandus

reindeer moss n
Rentierflechte
Cladonia rangiferina

reinette n
Renette Reinette
any of various kinds of apple

reinfarction n
Reinfarkt Rezidivinfarkt
second or subsequent infarction

reinflate v
wieder aufblasen
to inflate again

reinflation n
Wiederaufblasen
inflation again

reinforce v
verstärken aufdoppeln aussteifen ertüchtigen versteifen
to strengthen by addition

reinforced concrete n
Stahlbeton
building material

reinforcement n
Verstärkung
thing that reinforces
in plural: additional troops or materiel sent to support a military action
act or state of reinforcing or being reinforced
behavioral psychology: process whereby a behavior with desirable consequences comes to be repeated

reinstate v
wieder einsetzen wieder einstellen
To restore to a former position or rank

reinterpret v
neu interpretieren
to interpret again

reinvent the wheel /ˌɹiːɪnˈvɛnt ðə ˈhwiːl/ v
das Rad neu erfinden
do work unnecessarily

reis n
Rais
arabic leader

reiterate /ɹiˈɪt.əɹ.eɪt/ v
reiterieren
to say or do for a second time

reject /ɹɪˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈɹiːdʒɛkt/ v
ablehnen verwerfen zurückweisen
refuse to accept

rejection /ɹəˈdʒɛkʃən/ n
Ablehnung
the act of rejecting

rejig /ɹiˈdʒɪɡ/ v
umkrempeln
rearrange

rejoice /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪs/ v
freuen
be happy
erfreuen
make happy

rejoinder /ɹɪd͡ʒˈɔ͡ɪndɚ/ n
Duplik Gegenerwiderung
defendant's answer
schlagfertige Bemerkung schlagfertige Entgegnung schlagfertige Erwiderung
reply

rejuvenate v
verjüngen
render young again

rejuvenation n
Verjüngung
the process of rendering young again

rekindle v
wiederentfachen
To kindle once again
To revive

relapse /ɹɪˈlæps/ n
Rückfall Rezidiv
the act or situation of relapsing

relapse /ɹɪˈlæps/ v
sich verschlechtern sich verschlimmern
(medicine) To recur; to worsen
zurückfallen
To fall back again

relatable adj
beziehbar vermittelbar zuordenbar
possible to relate

related /ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/ adj
verwandt
being a relative of
in Relation stehen
fulfilling a relation
erzählt
narrated; told
verwandt ähnlich
standing in relation or connection

relation /ɹɪˈleɪʃən/ n
Relation
mathematics: set of ordered tuples, a Boolean function of two or more arguments
set of ordered tuples retrievable by a database
Verwandtschaft Angehöriger Familienmitglied Angehörige Verwandter Familienangehörige
member of one's family
Beziehung
way in which two things may be associated

relational adj
relational
relating to, using, or being a method of organizing data in a database

relational database n
relationale Datenbank
relational database

relational model n
relationales Datenbankmodell
database model

relationship /ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/ n
Beziehung Verwandtschaft
connection or association
Verwandtschaft
kinship
Beziehung Verhältnis
romantic or sexual involvement

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] adj
relativ vergleichsweise
conditional; depending on something else

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] n
Verwandte Verwandter Angehöriger Angehörige Blutsfreund Blutsfreundin
someone in the same family; someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption

relative address n
relative Adresse
a location of data in computer memory

relative clause n
Relativsatz
type of subordinate clause

relative humidity n
relative Luftfeuchtigkeit
amount of water vapor in the air

relative pronoun n
Relativpronomen
pronoun that introduces a relative clause

relative superlative n
relativer Superlativ
a form of the superlative

relatively /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv.li/ [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] adv
verhältnismäßig relativ
proportionally

relatively prime adj
relativ prim
(of two or more positive integers) having no factors in common

relativism n
Relativismus
theory that truth and moral values are relative

relativity /ɹɛləˈtɪvɨti/ n
Relativität
the state of being relative
physics principle

relax /ɹɪˈlæks/ v
entspannen locker werden
to become less severe or tense
to become more lenient
locker werden
to become loose
beruhigen relaxen runterkommen
to calm down
entspannen lockern
to make something less severe or tense
to make something (such as codes and regulations) more lenient
to make something loose
entspannen
to relieve (something) from stress

relaxed /ɹɪˈlækst/ adj
entspannt
free from tension or anxiety, at ease
locker entspannt
having an easy-going mood

relay /ɹiˈleɪ/ /ˈɹiːleɪ/ n
Staffellauf
athletics discipline
Relais
electrical actuator

releasable adj
freigebbar freizugebend lösbar
capable of, or suitable for, release

release /ɹɪˈliːs/ n
Entlassen
event of setting free
Schulderlass
law: giving up of a claim; debt release
Veröffentlichung
product made recently available
Version
software: distribution of a computer software product
Freisetzung
that which is released or let go

release /ɹiːˈliːs/ /ɹɪˈliːs/ v
freisetzen
to discharge
freilassen
to free or liberate
loslassen
to let go (of)
veröffentlichen
to make available to the public

release version n
Release-Version
a software development status

releasing hormone n
Releasing-Hormon
hormone that is involved primarily in stimulating the release of another hormone

relegate /ˈɹɛlɪɡeɪt/ /ˈɹɛlɪɡət/ v
absteigen lassen degradieren einstufen herabsetzen herabstufen zurückstufen
to consign
absetzen fortschicken relegieren verbannen
to exile
zuweisen
to refer

relegation n
Absteigen Abstieg
act of being relegated

relentless /ɹɪˈlɛntləs/ adj
unnachgiebig
unrelenting or unyielding in severity

relevance n
Relevanz Aktualität Belang
property or state of being relevant, pertinency

relevant /ˈɹɛləvənt/ adj
relevant
directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic

reliability n
belastbar Zuverlässigkeit
quality of a measurement
Zuverlässigkeit
quality of being reliable

reliable /ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/ adj
verlässlich zuverlässig
fit to be relied on

reliably adv
verlässlich zuverlässig
in a reliable manner

reliance /ɹɪˈlaɪəns/ n
Abhängige Vertrauende
A person or thing which relies on another
Vertrauen Verlass
The act of relying on someone or something; trust
Abhängigkeit
The condition of being reliant or dependent

reliant adj
abhängig angewiesen
having reliance on somebody or something

relic /ˈɹɛlɪk/ n
Relikt
old thing, possibly kept for sentimental reasons
Reliquie
part of a body or an object of religious significance

relief /ɹɪˈliːf/ n
Nothilfe
aid or assistance offered in time of need
Erleichterung
feeling associated with removal of stress or discomfort
Beistand Hilfe Unterstützung
humanitarian aid or assistance
Ablösung
person who takes over a shift
Erleichterung Entlastung
removal of stress or discomfort
Relief
difference of elevations on a surface
type of artwork

relief printing n
Hochdruckverfahren
printing method

relieve oneself v
seine Notdurft verrichten

religation n
Religation Wiederverschluss
second or subsequent ligation

religion /ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/ n
Religion
system of beliefs dealing with soul, deity and/or life after death

religiosity n
Religiosität
quality of being religious

religious /ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/ adj
religiös gläubig
concerning religion
committed to the practice of religion

relinquish [ɹɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ] v
abtreten aufgeben
to accept to give up, withdraw etc.
aufgeben verlassen überlassen
to give up, abandon
Verzicht leisten abtreten verzichten
to let go, physicially release
aufgeben
to surrender, yield control or possession

reliquary /ˈɹɛlɪkwɛɹi/ n
Reliquienschrein Reliquiar
container for religious relics

relish /ˈɹɛ.lɪʃ/ n
Interesse Neigung Vorliebe Zuneigung
fondness
Chutney Gemüse Gemüsesalat Relish Soße Würze
pickled sauce
Aroma Genuß Geschmack
pleasing taste
Besonderheit Charakteristik Eigenart Geschmack Qualität
savor; quality; characteristic tinge

relish /ˈɹɛ.lɪʃ/ v
aromatisieren
(obsolete) to give a relish to; to cause to taste agreeably
schmecken
(obsolete) to have a pleasing or appetizing taste
Gefallen finden an begeistert sein genußvoll tun mit Begeisterung tun mit Freude tun mit Genuß tun
to take great pleasure in
genießen reizvoll finden sich schmecken lassen
to taste or eat with pleasure; to like the flavor of

reload v
nachladen
load a gun or cartridge again

relocate v
umziehen verlagern verlegen
to move (something) from one place to another

relocation /ˌɹiːləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
Umzug
moving to another place

reluctance /ɹɪˈlʌktəns/ n
Widerstreben
unwillingness to do something

reluctant /ɹɪˈlʌktənt/ adj
widerwillig zögernd widerstrebend
not wanting to take some action

reluctantly /ɹɪˈlʌktəntli/ adv
ungern
in a reluctant manner

rely /ɹɪˈlaɪ/ v
sich verlassen (auf)
rest with confidence

rely on v
sich verlassen auf zählen auf
to be confident in

remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ n
sterbliche Überreste Überrest Überreste

remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ v
bleiben
to continue unchanged
to continue in a state of being
bleiben zurückbleiben übrigbleiben
to stay behind while others withdraw

remain to be seen v
abzuwarten bleiben zeigen
be as yet unknown

remainder n
Restposten
items left unsold and subject to reduction in price
Rest
what remains after some has been removed
mathematics: amount left over after repeatedly subtracting the divisor

remainder v
runtersetzen
commerce

remains /ɹɪˈmeɪnz/ n
Ruinen
relic of an ancient building or other structure
Gebeine Überrest
what is left after a person (or any organism) dies; a corpse

remake /ɹiːˈmeɪk/ /ˈɹiːmeɪk/ n
Remake
new version of film

remand n
Zurückverweisung
sending a matter back to a lower court
Präventivhaft
sending an accused person back into custody

remand v
zurückverweisen
send a case back to a lower court

remark /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ /ɹɪˈmɑːk/ n
Bemerkung
Bemerkung Anmerkung
expression of something noticed

remarkable /ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈmɑːkəbl̩/ adj
bemerkenswert verwunderlich
worthy of being remarked

remastered adj
neu gemastert überarbeitet
that has been produced by remastering

rematch /ɹiːˈmætʃ/ /ˈɹiː.mætʃ/ n
Revanche
second contest between the same opponents, a return game

remedial /ɹɪˈmidi.əl/ /ɹɪˈmiːdɪəl/ adj
Nachhilfe
intended to correct or improve deficient skills

remediation n
Sanierung Wiedergutmachung
action or process to remedy a situation

remedy /ˈɹɛmədi/ n
Heilmittel
medicine, application, or treatment
Gegenmittel Heilmittel
something that corrects or counteracts

remedy /ˈɹɛmədi/ v
beheben
To provide or serve as a remedy for

remember /ɹɪˈmɛmbə/ /ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ v
sich merken
to memorize
sich erinnern erinnern
to recall from one's memory

remembrance /ɹɪ.ˈmɛm.bɹəns/ n
Erinnerung

remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ v
erinnern
Cause one to experience a memory; bring to a person's notice

reminder n
Mahnung Mahnschreiben Mahnungbrief Zahlungserinnerung
(finance) Writing that reminds of open payments
Gedächtnisstütze
something that reminds

reminiscence n
Erinnern
act of remembering
Erinnerung an Erinnerungen Reminiszenz Rückerinnerung
mental image

reminiscent /ˌɹɛməˈnɪsnt/ adj
erinnernd reminiszent
of, or relating to reminiscence
erinnernd
remembering; undergoing reminiscence
erinnernd wachrufend
suggestive of an earlier event or times
Erinnerungen hervorrufend erinnernd
tending to bring some memory etc. to mind

remiss /ɹəˈmɪs/ adj
nachlässig
not energetic or exact in duty or business; careless

remission /ɹəˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɹɪˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Erlass Vergebung
pardon of a sin

remittance n
Überweisung Geldüberweisung
A payment to a remote recipient

remix /ɹiˈmɪks/ /ˈɹiˌmɪks/ n
Remix
rearrangement of an older piece of music

remnant n
Rest Relikt Überbleibsel Überrest
small portion remaining of a larger thing or group
Restposten
unsold end of piece goods

remodel v
umbilden umgestalten
to change appearance of

remora /ɹiˈmɔɹə/ /ɹɪˈmɔːɹə/ n
Schiffshalter
elongate fish from the family Echeneidae

remorse /ɹɪˈmɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)s/ n
Reue Gewissensbisse
feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning

remorseful /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)sfʊl/ adj
reuevoll reuig reumütig
expressing or caused by remorse
feeling or filled with remorse

remote [ɹɪˈmoʊt] [ɹɪˈməʊt] adj
fern entfernt abgelegen fernbetrieb
at a distance

remote [ɹɪˈmoʊt] [ɹɪˈməʊt] n
Fernbedienung
remote control

remote control n
Fernbedienung Fernsteuerung
device used to operate an appliance or mechanical toy from a short distance away
Fernsteuerung
means

remote sensing n
Fernerkundung
gaining information about an object without coming in direct contact with it

remote viewing n
Fernwahrnehmung
paranormal ability to gather information from great distances

remoteness n
Abgelegenheit
quality of being remote

remoulade /ɹɛmuːˈlɑːd/ n
Remoulade
condiment

removal /ɹəˈmuːvəl/ n
Entlassung
The dismissal of someone from office
Umzug
The relocation of a business etc

remove /ɹɪˈmuːv/ v
umziehen
to change one's residence
verdrängen
to discard, set aside
beseitigen
to murder someone
entfernen
to take away

remuneration /ɹə.mjuː.nə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
Lohn
a payment for work done; wages, salary, emolument
Entschädigung
a recompense for a loss; compensation
Belohnung Vergütung
something given in exchange for goods or services rendered

renaissance /ɹəˈneɪs(ə)ns/ /ˈɹɛnəˌsɑns/ n
Wiedergeburt
rebirth or revival

renal /ˈɹiːnəl/ adj
Nieren- renal
pertaining to the kidneys

renal pelvis n
Nierenbecken
funnel-like dilated proximal part of the ureter in the kidney

rename v
umbenennen umtaufen
to give a new name to

renaming n
Umbenennung
act in which something is renamed

renationalize v
reverstaatlichen

render /ˈɹɛn.də/ /ˈɹɛn.dɚ/ n
Bildsynthese Darstellung Modellierung Simulation Wiedergabe
a digital image produced by rendering a model
Wandputz
stucco or plaster

render /ˈɹɛn.də/ /ˈɹɛn.dɚ/ v
auslassen ausschmelzen umsetzen
convert animal fat into liquid form or into a usable byproduct
putzen verputzen
cover a wall with a layer of plaster
entführen
to capture and turn over to another country secretly
machen etwas führen zu
to cause to become
erbringen erweisen geben leisten zurückgeben übergeben
to give; to give back
aufführen interpretieren vortragen wiedergeben
to interpret
wiedergeben zurückgeben übergeben
to make over as a return
fällen verkünden
to pass down
durchlaufen
to pass; to run; said of the passage of a rope through a block, eyelet, etc.
ausgeben berechnen erzeugen rendern simulieren synthetisieren
to transform digital information in the form received from a repository into a display on a computer screen, or for other presentation to the user
übersetzen
to translate
Vorfahrt achten durchlassen
to yield or give way

render unto Caesar v
gebt dem Kaiser, was des Kaisers ist
to give (something) to one's state or government, especially in the form of a tax payment

renderer n
Renderer
computer graphics: a process that generates a visual image

rendezvous /ˈɹɑndəˌvu/ /ˈɹɒndɪˌvuː/ n
Rendezvous
agreement to meet
meeting or date

rendition /ɹɛnˈdɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Aufführung Interpretation Vortrag Wiedergabe
interpretation of a musical score

renegade /ˈɹɛnəˌɡeɪd/ /ˈɹɛnɪˌɡeɪd/ n
Abtrünniger Renegat Überläufer
disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion etc.
Rebell
outlaw or rebel

renege /ɹɪˈn(e)ɪɡ/ /ɹɪˈneɪɡ/ v
(sein) Wort brechen nicht Wort halten
break a promise or commitment
verleugnen
deny, renounce

renegotiate v
nachverhandeln neu aushandeln neu verhandeln
to negotiate new terms

renew /ɹɪˈnjuː/ v
erneuern
to make new again
to substitute for a new one of the same nature

renewable adj
erneuerbar
Able to be renewed
erneuerbar nachhaltig nachwachsend
Sustainable

renewable energy n
erneuerbare Energie regenerative Energie

renewal n
Erneuerung
act of renewing

renminbi /ˈɹɛn.mɪn.bi/ n
Renminbi
currency in China

rennet /ˈɹɛnɪt/ n
Lab
An enzyme

renovate /ˈɹenəveɪt/ /ˈɹenəʊveɪt/ v
erneuern renovieren restaurieren
to renew; to revamp

renovated butter n
Prozessbutter Prozeßbutter renovierte Butter
product made by cleaning rancid butter

renovation n
Renovierung
act or process of renovating

renown /ɹɪˈnaʊn/ n
Ruf Ansehen Ruhm
Fame or wide recognition

renowned adj
berühmt renommiert
famous

rent /ɹɛnt/ n
Miete Mietzins
payment made by a tenant
payment made for the use of equipment or a service
Riss
a tear or rip

rent /ɹɛnt/ v
vermieten
to grant occupation in return for rent
mieten
to occupy premises in exchange for rent
obtain/have temporary possession of an object such as a movie

rent boy n
Callboy Gigolo Stricher
young male prostitute

rent-a-mob n
bestellbarer Haufen Randalierer
rent-a-mob

rental /ˈɹɛntəl/ n
Verleih
business

rental car n
Mietwagen
rented car

rentcharge n
Rentenschuld
periodic payment

rentier /ˈɹɒntɪeɪ/ n
Rentier Rentière
individual who receives capital income

repaid /ɹiˈpeɪd/ v
zurückgezahlt
past participle of repay
past tense of repay

repair /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ n
Reparatur
act of repairing something
Ausbesserung Instandsetzung
result of repairing something

repair /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ v
reparieren
to restore to good working order
begeben
to transfer oneself to another place

reparation /ˌɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Entschädigung Reparation Wiedergutmachung
payment to undo transgressions
Reparatur
renewing or restoring

repartee /ˌɹɛpɑɹˈteɪ/ /ˌɹɛpɑːˈtiː/ n
Geplänkel Schlagabtausch
conversation marked by swift witty retorts
Schlagfertigkeit
skill in making swift witty retorts
Konter schlagfertige Antwort
swift witty retort

repartee /ˌɹɛpɑɹˈteɪ/ /ˌɹɛpɑːˈtiː/ v
Schlagabtausch liefern
to have a conversation marked by swift witty retorts
antworten schlagfertig
to reply with a swift witty retort

repast /ɹɪˈpæst/ /ɹɪˈpɑːst/ n
Mahl
literary: a meal

repatriation n
Repatriierung
the process of returning of a person to their country of origin

repdigit /ˈɹɛpˌdɪdʒɪt/ n
Schnapszahl
number composed of one digit

repeal /ɹəˈpiːl/ v
annullieren
to cancel

repeat /ɹɪˈpiːt/ v
wiederholen
do or say again

repeat offender n
Mehrfachtäter Mehrfachtäterin Wiederholungstäter Wiederholungstäterin
repeat offender

repeated /ɹɪˈpiːtɪd/ adj
wiederholt
said or done again

repeatedly /ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/ adv
wiederholt
done several times

repechage /ˈɹɛp.ə.ʃɑːʒ/ /ˌɹɛp.əˈʃɑʒ/ n
Hoffnungslauf Trostrunde
heat for competitors who have lost in a previous round

repel /ɹɪˈpɛl/ v
abstoßen
physics: to force away

repent /ɹɪˈpɛnt/ v
bedauern bereuen
to feel pain on account of, to remember with sorrow
bereuen
to feel sorrow or regret for what one has done or omitted to do

repentance /ɹɪˈpɛntəns/ n
Reue
feeling of regret or remorse
condition of being penitent

repentant adj
reumütig
feeling sorrow for wrongdoing

repercussion /ˌɹi.pɚˈkʌʃ.ən/ /ˌɹiː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/ n
Auswirkung Echo Rückwirkung Widerhall Nachwirkung
consequence, result of action

repertoire /ˈɹɛp.ə.twɑː/ /ˈɹɛp.əɹ.twɑɹ/ n
Repertoire
list of dramas, operas, pieces, parts, etc., which a company or a person has rehearsed
set of skills possessed by a person; collection of items

repetition /ɹɛpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌɹiːpəˈtɪʃən/ n
Wiederholung Repetition
act or an instance of repeating or being repeated

repetitious adj
wiederholend
characterized by excessive repetition

repetitive adj
repetitiv
happening many times in a similar way

rephrase v
umformulieren
find a different way to say something

replace /ɹɪˈpleɪs/ v
ersetzen
to substitute

replaceable adj
ersetzbar
capable of being replaced

replacement /ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/ n
Ersatz Ersatzspieler
a person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute
Ersatz
act of replacing

replay n
abspielen
the replaying of something

replete /ɹɪˈpliːt/ adj
satt
abounding

replica /ˈɹɛplɪkə/ n
Nachbildung exakte Kopie
exact copy

replication /ɹɛplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Erwiderung Gegenrede Replik
a response from the plaintiff to the defendant's plea
Kopie Nachbau Nachbildung Replikat Replikation Vervielfältigung
copy, reproduction
Kopieren Nachbau Nachbildung Replikation Replizierung Vervielfältigung
process by which an object, person, place or idea may be copied

reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ n
Antwort
something given in reply
Antwort Entgegnung
written or spoken response

reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ v
antworten erwidern
to give a written or spoken response

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ n
Bericht Meldung Mitteilung Reportage
information describing events

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ v
melden
to notify formally
military: to appear or present oneself
berichten melden anzeigen verzeigen
to relate details of

report card n
Schulzeugnis Zeugnis Zeugnisblatt
grades

reportage n
Berichterstattung
news or information that has been reported; media coverage
Berichterstattung Reportage
reporting of news, especially by an eyewitness

reported speech n
indirekte Rede
a form of speech used to express what another has said

reporter /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹtɚ/ /ɹɪˈpoətə/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹtɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɔːtə/ n
Reporter Reporterin
journalist

reporting n
Berichterstattung Berichtswesen
creation of reports

repository n
Ablage Archiv Depot
a location for storage, often for safety or preservation

reprehensible adj
verwerflich
blameworthy
kritikwürdig rügenswert tadelnswert
deserving of reprehension

represent /ɹɛp.ɹɪ.ˈzɛnt/ v
repräsentieren darstellen
to stand in the place of

representation /ˌɹɛp.ɹə.zɛn.ˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
Repräsentation Darstellung

representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntətɪv/ adj
repräsentativ
typical

representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntətɪv/ n
Aussendienstler Außendienstler Gebietsrepräsentant Vertreter
company agent
Repräsentant
one that is taken as typical of its class
Vertreter Repräsentant Sprecher
one who speaks for another
Abgesandter Delegierter Vertreter
representative of a constituency

repression n
Repression
act of repressing

repressive adj
repressiv
serving to repress or suppress; oppressive

reprieve /ɹɪˈpɹiːv/ n
Begnadigung Strafaufschub
cancellation of a punishment
Erlösung
relief from pain

reprimand /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/ /ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ n
Maßregelung Rüffel Zurechtweisung
a severe, formal or official reproof

reprimand /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/ /ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ v
abkanzeln maßregeln rüffeln zurechtweisen
to reprove in a formal or official way

reprint /ɹiːˈpɹɪnt/ /ˈɹiːpɹɪnt/ n
Nachdruck Neuauflage Neudruck
printed matter that has been published before but is now being released again

reprint /ɹiːˈpɹɪnt/ /ˈɹiːpɹɪnt/ v
auflegen drucken nachdrucken neu
to print something that has been published in print before

reprisal n
Repressalie Vergeltungsakt Vergeltungsmaßnahme Vergeltungsschlag
retaliation

repristinate v
repristinieren
To restore to an original state

reprivatization n
Reprivatisierung
returning to private ownership

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊtʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ n
Schande
disgrace or shame
Vorwurf
mild rebuke, or an implied criticism

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊtʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ v
vorwerfen
to criticize or rebuke someone

reproachful adj
vorwurfsvoll
with reproach

reprobate /ˈɹɛpɹəbət/ adj
ruchlos verkommen verwerflich verworfen
immoral
abgelehnt aussortiert zurückgewiesen
rejected
verworfen
rejected by God

reprobate /ˈɹɛpɹəbeɪt/ /ˈɹɛpɹəbət/ n
Gauner Halunke Schurke
individual with low morals
Sünder
sinful person

reprobate /ˈɹɛpɹəbət/ v
erklären gottlos verlassen
abandon
verdammen
condemn
ablehnen verwehren verweigern verwerfen
refuse

reproduce /ˌɹi.pɹoʊˈdjus/ /ˌɹi.pɹoʊˈdus/ v
sich reproduzieren sich vermehren
to generate offspring
reproduzieren
to produce an image or copy of something

reproducibility n
Reproduzierbarkeit
quality of being reproducible

reproducible adj
reproduzierbar
capable of being reproduced at a different time or place and by different people

reproduction n
Reproduktion Fortpflanzung
the act of reproducing new individuals biologically

reproductive adj
Fortpflanzung reproduktiv
of or relating to reproduction

reprotoxic /ˌɹipɹoʊˈtɑksɪk/ /ˌɹiːpɹəʊˈtɒksɪk/ adj
fortpflanzungsgefährdend
having a toxic effect on reproduction

reprove /ɹɪˈpɹuːv/ v
ermahnen mahnen maßregeln rügen tadeln zurechtweisen
to convey one's disapproval of (something)

reptile /ɹɪpˈtaɪl/ /ˈɹɛp.taɪl/ n
Reptil Kriechtier Wurm
a cold-blooded vertebrate

reptiloid n
Reptiloid
a reptilian humanoid creature

republic [ɹɪˈpʌblɪk] n
Republik
a type of state
Republik Teilrepublik
one of the kinds of parts constituting Russia

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ adj
republikanisch
of or belonging to a republic
favoring a republic as form of government, favoring republicanism

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ n
Republikaner Republikanerin
someone who favors a republic

republicanism n
Republikanismus
republicanism as a form of government

repudiate /ɹɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/ v
sich distanzieren sich verweigern verleugnen verstoßen zurückweisen
to refuse to have anything to do with
abstreiten leugnen verleugnen zurückweisen
to reject the truth of, deny

repudiation n
Ablehnung
refusing

repudiator n
Ablehner Ablehnerin Nichtanerkenner Nichtanerkennerin Verleugner Verleugnerin
one who repudiates

repugnant /ɹɪˈpʌɡnənt/ adj
widerlich abstoßend
offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion

repulsive adj
abweisend
physics: having the capacity to repel
abstoßend widerlich
tending to rouse aversion or to repulse

repurpose /ɹiˈpɜːpəs/ /ɹiˈpɝpəs/ v
abwandeln abändern umwandeln umändern
alter

reputable /ˈɹɛpjʊtəbəl/ adj
achtbar achtenswert ehrbar ehrenhaft ehrenwert reputabel
having a good reputation

reputation /ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/ n
Ruf Ansehen Bekanntheit Klang
what somebody is known for

repute n
Ruf
reputation, especially a good reputation

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ n
Bitte Gesuch Ersuchen Wunsch Begehren Begehr
act of requesting
Nachfrage
condition of being sought after
Gesuch Antrag Anfrage Ansinnen Eingabe
formal message requesting something
Anfrage Request
message sent over a network

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ v
erbitten ersuchen bitten um
to ask somebody to do something
anfordern begehren erwünschen verlangen nach
to express the need or desire for

requiem /ˈɹɛ.kwi.əm/ /ˈɹɛkwɪəm/ n
Requiem Seelenmesse Totenmesse
mass to honor and remember a dead person
Requiem Totenmesse
musical composition composed for such a mass

requiem shark n
Requiemhai
member of the Carcharhinidae

requiescat in pace phraseologicalUnit
er ruhe in Frieden möge er in Frieden ruhen
may he/she rest in peace

require /ɹɪˈkwaɪə/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ/ v
erfordern
to demand, call for authoritatively
benötigen brauchen
to need

requirement /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt/ /ɹɪˈkwʌɪəm(ə)nt/ n
Anforderung
something asked
necessity
engineering: constraint

requisite /ɹɪˈkwɪzɪt/ /ˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ adj
erforderlich notwendig
essential; required

requisite /ɹɪˈkwɪzɪt/ /ˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ n
Erfordernis Voraussetzung
indispensable item

requisition v
requirieren
to demand something

requite /ɹɪˈkwaɪt/ v
belohnen erwidern
to repay, recompense, reward
vergelten
to retaliate

reread /ˌɹiˈɹiːd/ /ˌɹiˈɹɛd/ v
nochmals lesen wieder lesen
to read again

reroute v
umleiten
to change the route taken by something

rerun /ɹiˈɹʌn/ /ɹiːˈɹʌn/ /ˈɹiɹʌn/ /ˈɹiːɹʌn/ n
Widerholung Wiederaufführung
television program shown after its initial presentation

resalable adj
wiederverkaufbar wiederverkaufsfähig wiederverkäuflich
capable of being resold

reschedule v
umbuchen verlegen verschieben vertagen
to schedule again

rescind /ɹɪˈsɪnd/ v
aufheben annullieren widerrufen außer Kraft setzen für ungültig erklären rückgängig machen
repeal, annul, or declare void

rescript n
Reskript
legal gloss provided by an absolute ruler
legal gloss provided by the pope without precedential force

rescue /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ n
Rettung
act of rescuing, saving

rescue /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ v
retten
to save from any danger or violence

rescuer n
Retter
person who rescues

resealable n
wiederverschließbar
package or opening designed so that it can be resealed

research /ɹɪˈsɜːtʃ/ /ˈɹi.sɚtʃ/ n
Forschung
inquiry or examination
Forschungsarbeit Untersuchung
piece of research

research /ɹɪˈsɜːtʃ/ /ˈɹi.sɚtʃ/ v
forschen erforschen
to examine with continued care
erforschen recherchieren
to make an investigation into

research professor n
Forschungsprofessor

researcher n
Forscher Forscherin
one who researches

resect v
herausschneiden resektieren
remove part of an organ surgically

resell /ɹiːˈsɛl/ v
wiederverkaufen
To sell again

reseller n
Wiederverkäufer
company or individual

resemblance /ɹəˈzɛmbləns/ n
Ähnlichkeit
state of resembling

resemble /ɹɪˈzɛmb(ə)l/ v
ähneln gleichen
to be like or similar to something else

resent /ɹiˈzɛnt/ /ˌɹiːˈsɛnt/ v
empören empört verübeln ärgern übel nehmen übelnehmen
to express displeasure or indignation at
böse sein grollen hassen
to feel resentment

resentful /ɹɪˈzɛntfəl/ adj
empört verärgert
empört verärgert ärgert
full of resentment

resentment /ɹɪˈzɛntmənt/ n
Groll Verbitterung Abneigung Feindseligkeit Missgunst Ressentiment
anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.

reservation /ˌɹɛzəˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛzɚˈveɪʃən/ n
Vorbehalt Vorbestellung
Reservierung
act of withholding
arrangement by which something is secured in advance
Vorbehalt Bedenken
limiting qualification
Reservat
tract of land

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ n
Schutzgebiet
known unexploited natural resource
Reserve
military: body of troops in the rear of an army
that which is reserved or kept back, as for future use
Reserviertheit
restraint of freedom in words or actions
Bedenken Reservieren Vorbehalt
the act of reserving or keeping back; reservation

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ v
reservieren buchen vormerken
to book in advance
vorbehalten reservieren
to keep back; to retain
to keep in store for future or special use

reserved /ɹɪˈzɜːvd/ /ɹɪˈzɝvd/ adj
reserviert
set aside for a particular person or purpose
slow to reveal emotion or opinions

reserved word n
reserviertes Wort
a word in a programming language that has a fixed meaning

reservist n
Reservist Reservistin
a soldier who is assigned as reserved; after training, no longer in full active duty

reservoir /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɑɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə.vwɑː(ɹ)/ n
Stausee
large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply
Reservoir
place where anything is kept in store

reset /ɹiːˈsɛt/ /ˈɹiː.sɛt/ v
rücksetzen zurücksetzen
to set back to the initial state

resettle v
umsiedeln
to force someone to settle in a different place
to settle in a different place

resettlement n
Umsiedlung
the transportation of a group of people to a new settlement

reside /ɹɪˈzaɪd/ v
wohnen
to dwell permanently or for a considerable time

residence /ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/ n
Wohnhaus
building used as a home
Firmensitz Sitz
place where a corporation is established
Wohnsitz Wohnort
place where one lives

residence permit n
Aufenthaltserlaubnis Aufenthaltsgenehmigung Aufenthaltstitel Niederlassungserlaubnis
right to legally reside in a country

residency /ˈɹɛzɪdənsi/ n
Aufenthalt
condition of being a resident of a particular place
Wohnsitz ständiger Aufenthaltsort
home or residence of a person, especially in the colonies
Gastaufenthalt Gastauftritt Gastspiel
position of a musical artist who commonly performs at a particular venue
Assistenzzeit Facharztausbildung
position or term of a medical resident

resident /ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/ n
Assistentarzt
graduate medical student receiving medical training
Bewohner Einwohner Bewohnerin Einwohnerin
person living at a location or an area

residential adj
Wohn- wohn-
of or pertaining to a place of personal residence

residual-current device n
FI-Schalter Fehlerstromschutzschalter
a device that breaks an electric circuit

residue /ˈɹɛzɪdjuː/ /ˈɹɛzɪduː/ n
Rückstand
(chemistry) substance that remains after evaporation, distillation, filtration
Nachlass
(law) property or effects remaining in an estate after deduction of debts, charges and bequests
Residuum
(mathematics) form of complex number
Überrest
whatever remains

resign /ɹɪˈzaɪn/ /ˈɹiːˌsaɪn/ v
kündigen zurücktreten
quit a job or position

resign oneself v
resignieren abfinden
give up

resignation /ɹɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/ n
Rücktritt
act of resigning
Rücktrittserklärung
declaration that one resigns
Resignation
state of uncomplaining acceptance

resilience /ɹə.zɪl.ɪ.əns/ n
Resilienz
ability of a system or company to recover
Belastbarkeit Resilienz Widerstandsfähigkeit
mental ability
Elastizität elastisches Verformungsarbeitsaufnahmevermögen
physical property of material

resilient adj
resilient unverwüstlich belastbar elastisch federnd spannkräftig
able to withstand force without cracking; elastic
widerstandsfähig
returning quickly to normal after damaging events or conditions; psychologically or structurally tough

resin /ˈɹɛzɪn/ n
Harz
secretion of plants
viscous liquid of plant origin
similar synthetic compound

resist /ɹɪˈzɪst/ n
Deckmittel
protective coating or covering

resist /ɹɪˈzɪst/ v
widerstreben
to attempt to counter actions or effects of
zuwider sein
to be distasteful to
widerstreiten
to oppose
widerstehen
to withstand actions or effects of

resistance /ɹɪˈzɪstəns/ n
Widerstand
act of resisting
shortened form of electrical resistance
underground organization struggling for liberation
force that tends to oppose motion

resistant adj
resistent
that which is not overcome by a disease or drug
that which makes resistance

resistor /ɹɪˈzɪstə/ /ɹɪˈzɪstɚ/ n
Widerstand
an electric component that transmits current in direct proportion to the voltage across it
Widerstandskämpfer Widerständler
one who resists, especially a person who fights against an occupying army

resizable adj
größenveränderbar
computing: able to be resized

resolute /ˈɹɛ.zəˌl(j)uːt/ adj
resolut entschieden entschlossen
firm, unyielding, determined

resoluteness n
Entschiedenheit
state or characteristic of being resolute

resolution /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ n
Auflösung
computing, photography: degree of fineness of image
Auflösung Auflösungsvermögen
computing: number of pixels in an image as stored or displayed
Resolution Entschließung Entschluss
formal statement adopted by an assembly
Lösung
math: act or process of solving
Entschlossenheit Standfestigkeit
state of being resolute
Vorsatz
statement of intent

resolve /ɹiˈsɑlv/ /ɹiˈsɒlv/ /ɹɪˈzɑlv/ /ɹɪˈzɒlv/ n
Entschlossenheit
will power

resolve /ɹɪˈzɑlv/ /ɹɪˈzɒlv/ v
lösen auflösen
to find a solution to

resonance /ˈɹɛzənəns/ n
Mesomerie

resonate v
einen Widerhall finden
to have an effect or impact; to influence; to engender support
mitschwingen nachhallen schwingen
to vibrate or sound, especially in response to another vibration

resonator n
Resonator
electronic circuit
hollow cavity
object or system that resonates

resort /ɹɨˈzɔ(ɹ)t/ n
Ferienort Kurort Resort
a relaxing environment for people on vacation
Ausweg Zuflucht
something or someone turned to for safety

resort /ɹɨˈzɔ(ɹ)t/ /ˌɹiːˈsɔ(ɹ)t/ v
heimfallen zurückfallen zurückkehren
to fall back
verfallen verlegen zurückgreifen
to have recourse out of necessity or frustration
kommen
to make one's way

resound /ˌɹiːˈsaʊnd/ v
erklingen erschallen tönen
(intransitive) to reverberate with sound or noise

resource /ɹɪˈsoəs/ /ɹɪˈsɔːs/ /ˈɹi(ː)so(ː)ɹs/ /ˈɹisɔɹs/ n
Ressource Hilfsmittel
Mittel Fähigkeiten
personal capacity
Ressource Mittel Betriebsmittel Einsatzmittel Hilfsmittel Quelle
something that one uses to achieve an objective

resourceful adj
findig einfallsreich
capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use

resourcefulness n
Einfallsreichtum Findigkeit Genialität
the ability to cope with situations

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ n
Respekt Achtung
admiration for a person or entity because of perceived merit

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ v
respektieren
to have respect for
to abide by an agreement
to have regard for the rights of others

respectable [ɹi.ˈspɛk.tə.bl̩] adj
angesehen geachtet
deserving respect

respected /ɹɪˈspɛktɪd/ adj
geachtet
deserving of respect

respectful /ɹɪˈspɛktfəl/ adj
respektvoll
characterized by respect

respective /ɹɪˈspɛktɪv/ adj
jeweilig
referencing two or more things as individuals

respectively adv
beziehungsweise jeweils
in a relative manner

respiration /ɹɛspɪˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Atmung
breathing
Veratmung
exchange of gases

respirator n
Beatmungsgerät
device to allow breathing

respiratory /ɹɪˈspɪɹət(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɹɛspəɹəˌtɔɹi/ adj
Atem respiratorisch
relating to respiration; breathing

respiratory system n
Atmungssystem
system of organs

respite /ˈɹɛspɪt/ /ˈɹɛˌspaɪt/ n
Atempause Aufschub Bedenkzeit Frist
brief interval of rest or relief

respite /ˈɹɛspɪt/ /ˈɹɛˌspaɪt/ v
aufschieben verschieben
(transitive) To delay or postpone

respite care n
Entlastungspflege
provision of short-term relief to a person who provides regular care to an individual

resplendent /ɹɪˈsplɛn.dənt/ adj
glänzend prachtvoll prächtig
shiny and colourful, and thus pleasing to the eye

respond /ɹəˈspɑnd/ /ɹəˈspɒnd/ v
reagieren
to act in return
antworten
to say something in return

response /ɹɪˈspɒns/ n
Antwort
an answer or reply

responsibility /ɹɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti/ n
Verantwortung
a duty, obligation or liability for which someone is responsible
Verantwortung Verantwortlichkeit
the state of being responsible

responsible /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbəl/ /ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ adj
vernünftig
able to answer reasonably for one's conduct
zuverlässig
able to be trusted
verantwortlich
answerable for an act performed or for its consequences
being a primary cause or agent of some event or action
verantwortungsvoll
involving a degree of personal accountability

responsive /ɹɪˈspɒnsɪv/ adj
ansprechbar
able to receive and respond to external stimuli

rest /ɹɛst/ n
Lehne
object designed to be used to support something else
Pause
pause of a specified length in a piece of music
relief from exertion; state of quiet and recreation
Ruhe Stillstand
physics: absence of motion
Ruhe Erholung
relief afforded by sleeping; sleep
Ruhe
repose afforded by death
peace, freedom from trouble, tranquility
Hilfsqueue
stick used to support the cue in snooker
Pausenzeichen
symbol indicating a pause in music
Rest
remainder

rest /ɹɛst/ v
ruhen erholen
intransitive: take repose

rest area n
Autobahnraststätte Rasthof
rest area along a road

rest day n
Ruhetag
day spent resting

rest in peace v
Ruhe in Frieden
blessing or expression of hope

rest mass n
Ruhemasse
mass of a body when it is not moving

rest on one's laurels v
sich auf seinen Lorbeeren ausruhen
rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further

restart /ˈɹiːˌstɑɹt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑːt/ n
Neustart
act of restarting

restart /ˈɹiːˌstɑɹt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑːt/ v
neustarten
In computing, to reboot
To start again

restaurant /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹɒ̃/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə)ˌɹɑnt/ n
Restaurant Gaststätte
an eating establishment in which diners are served food

restaurateur /ˌɹɛst(ə)ɹəˈtəː/ n
Gastwirt Gastwirtin Gastronom Gastronomin Restaurantbesitzer Restaurantbesitzerin
owner of a restaurant

restharrow /ˈɹɛsthaɹəʊ/ n
Hauhechel
any of various species of small shrubs making up the genius Ononis

resting place n
Ruhestatt Ruhestätte
place where one is buried

restitution /ˌɹɛstɪˈtjuʃən/ /ˌɹɛstɪˈtuʃən/ n
Entschädigung
act of making good or compensating for loss or injury
Entschädigung Rückerstattung
legal: process of compensation for losses

restless /ˈɹɛstləs/ /ˈɹɛstlɪs/ adj
ruhelos unruhig
unruhig
not allowing or affording rest
unable to be still or quiet
rastlos ruhelos
not satisfied to be at rest or peace

restlessness n
Unruhe Ruhelosigkeit
state or condition of being restless

restoration /ɹɛstəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Restauration Restaurierung Wiederherstellung
the process of bringing an object back to its original state
Restauration
the return of a former monarchy or monarch to power

restorative /ɹɪˈstɒɹətɪv/ adj
erholsam regenerierend restaurativ stärkend wiederherstellend

restore /ɹɪˈsto(ː)ɹ/ /ɹɪˈstoə/ /ɹɪˈstɔɹ/ /ɹɪˈstɔː/ v
wiederherstellen restaurieren
To reestablish, or bring back into existence

restrain /ɹɪˈstɹeɪn/ v
zügeln
to control or keep in check
behindern einschränken
to deprive of liberty
abgrenzen begrenzen eingrenzen
to restrict or limit

restrained adj
beherrscht maßvoll
held back, limited, kept in check or under control

restraining order n
Kontaktverbot
An order issued by a court of law or other legal authority for a specified timeframe forbidding the restrained party from contacting and close proximity to the protected party and other restrictions

restraint /ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/ n
Beherrschung Kontrolle Selbstbeherrschung Zurückhaltung
control or caution; reserve
Auflage Befestigung Behinderung Beschränkung Einschränkung Gebundenheit
something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures

restrict /ɹɪˈstɹɪkt/ v
beschränken
to restrain within bounds

restricted adj
begrenzt
limited within bounds

restriction /ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/ n
Beschränkung Verbot
act or state
Beschränkung Einschränkung
regulation or limitation

restrictive adj
einschränkend restriktiv
confining; limiting

restroom n
Toilette
public room containing a toilet

restructure v
umstrukturieren
to change the organization of

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ n
Resultat Ergebnis
that which results

resume /ɹəˈzjuːm/ /ɹəˈʒuːm/ /ɹɪˈz(j)um/ /ɹɪˈzjuːm/ n
Zusammenfassung
summary

resume /ɹəˈzjuːm/ /ɹəˈʒuːm/ /ɹɪˈz(j)um/ /ɹɪˈzjuːm/ /ˈɹɛz.(j)ʊˌmeɪ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə.meɪ/ v
wiederaufnehmen fortsetzen
start something again that has been stopped or paused

resumption n
Wiederaufnahme
act of resuming something again

resumptive pronoun n
resumptives Pronomen
a pronoun in a relative clause which refers to the antecedent of the relative pronoun (grammar)

resurrect /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkt/ v
wiederbeleben
to raise from dead

resurrection /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
Auferstehung Wiederauferstehung
the act of arising from the dead

resuscitate /ɹɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪt/ v
wiederbeleben
restore consciousness

resuscitation n
Wiederbelebung
the act of resuscitating

ret /ɹɛt/ v
rotten
to soak linen, hemp etc.

retable n
Altarretabel
table or shelf behind an altar

retail /ˈɹiˌteɪl/ n
Einzelhandel Einzelhandelsabsatz Kleinverkauf
sale of goods directly to the consumer

retailer n
Einzelhändler Händler Ladenbesitzer Verkäufer
retail sales company or salesman

retain /ɹɪˈteɪn/ v
festhalten
to hold secure
behalten
to keep in possession or use

retainer /ɹɪˈteɪn.ə/ /ɹɪˈteɪn.ɚ/ n
Dienstmann Gefolgsmann Vasall
a dependent or follower of someone of rank
Retainer Zahnspange
a device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment
Bediensteter
a paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years

retaining wall n
Stützmauer Stützwand
structure

retaliate v
Vergeltung üben sich rächen
do something harmful to get revenge

retaliation /ɹɪˌtæliˈeɪʃən/ n
Vergeltung
act of responding violently to an act of harm or perceived injustice

retaliatory /ɹɪˈtʰælɪət(ə)ɹɪ/ adj
Vergeltungs-
relating to or part of a retaliation

retard /ɹɪˈtɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈɹiːtɑː(ɹ)d/ n
Verspätung Verzögerung
retardation; delay

retard /ɹɪˈtɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈɹiːtɑː(ɹ)d/ v
verhindern
keep delaying; impede; etc
aufschieben verschieben
put off; postpone
zurückbleiben
stay back

retch /ɹɛtʃ/ v
würgen
to make an effort to vomit

retell /ɹiˈtɛl/ v
nacherzählen wiedererzählen
to tell again

retention n
Erinnerung
Zurückhaltung
the act of retaining or something retained
Behalten
the act or power of remembering things; memory

rethink /ɹiːˈθɪŋk/ v
überdenken
think again about a problem

reticence /ˈɹɛɾɨsins/ n
Zurückhaltung
a silent nature
Reserviertheit Schweigsamkeit
the avoidance of saying too much

reticent /ˈɹɛtɪsənt/ adj
verschwiegen still zurückhaltend
reserved

reticle /ˈɹɛtɪkəl/ n
Fadenkreuz Fadennetz Strichplatte
a gridwork or lattice of lines set into the eyepiece of optical instruments

reticulated python n
Netzpython
Malayapython reticulatus

reticulum n
Netzmagen Reticulum
the second stomach of a ruminant

retina /ˈɹɛt.ɨ.nə/ n
Netzhaut Retina
thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball

retinue /ˈɹɛt.ɪ.njuː/ /ˈɹɛtɪn(j)uː/ n
Gefolge
comitatus

retire /ɹəˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ v
in Pension gehen in Rente gehen in den Ruhestand gehen
to stop working on a permanent basis

retiree /ɹəˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ)ˌiː/ n
Rentner Rentnerin Ruheständler Ruheständlerin
someone who has retired from active working

retirement /ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ).mənt/ n
Ruhestand Rente
act of retiring, or the state of being retired
Abgeschiedenheit
place of seclusion or privacy
Ruhestand Lebensabend Pension Rente
portion of one's life after retiring

retirement home n
Altenheim Altersheim Seniorenheim
multi-residence housing facility intended for the elderly

retirement village n
Altenwohnanlage
residential complex designed for senior citizens

retool v
neu ausrüsten neu ausstatten neu strukturieren umrüsten umstellen
to adjust, to rebuild

retort /ɹɪˈtɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈtɔːt/ n
schlagfertige Antwort Erwiderung Retourkutsche
sharp or witty reply
Autoklav
an airtight vessel
Retorte
flask used for distillation

retort pouch n
Folienbeutel Folienverpackung Sterilverpackung
food packaging

retouch /ɹɪˈtʌt͡ʃ/ n
Retusche
act of retouching

retouch /ɹɪˈtʌt͡ʃ/ v
retuschieren
to improve something, especially a photograph

retrace v
nachvollziehen zurückverfolgen
to trace again

retractable /ɹiˈtɹæktɪbəl/ adj
einziehbar
capable of being retracted

retreat /ɹəˈtɹiːt/ n
Rückzug
act of pulling back or withdrawing

retreat /ɹiːˈtɹiːt/ /ɹəˈtɹiːt/ v
zurückziehen
to withdraw military forces

retribution /ˌɹɛtɹɪˈbjuʃən/ n
Vergeltung
punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance

retrievable adj
abrufbar rückgewinnbar rückholbar
capable of being retrieved or recovered

retrieve /ɹɪˈtɹiv/ v
zurückholen
to regain or get back something

retro- prefix
retro-
back or backward

retroactive /ˌɹɛ.tɹoʊˈæk.tɪv/ /ˌɹɛt.ɹəʊˈæk.tɪv/ adj
rückwirkend
extending in scope, effect, application or influence to a prior time or to prior conditions

retroactively /ˌɹɛtɹoʊˈæktɪvli/ adv
rückwirkend
done after the fact

retrocognition /ˌɹɛtɹəʊkɒɡˈnɪʃən/ n
Retrokognition
extrasensory knowledge of past events

retrofit /ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊˌfɪt/ n
Nachrüsten Umrüsten
act of retrofitting

retroflex /ˈɹɛt.ɹoʊ.flɛks/ /ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊ.flɛks/ adj
retroflex
of any of the retroflex pronunciations
lamino-postalveolar
of pronunciation in which the tongue blade approaches/touches the back of the alveolar ridge
apiko-postalveolar
of pronunciation in which the tongue tip approaches/touches the back of the alveolar ridge
subapiko-palatal
of pronunciation in which the tongue underside approaches/touches the palate

retroflex /ˈɹɛt.ɹoʊ.flɛks/ /ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊ.flɛks/ n
Retroflex
any of the retroflex consonants

retrograde /ˈɹɛtɹəˌɡɹeɪd/ adj
retrograd
Directed backwards...

retrogression n
Rückschritt
decline

retronym n
Retronym
A new coinage for an old concept

retrorocket n
Bremsrakete
rocket engine on a larger rocket or spacecraft designed to slow or reverse its motion

retrospect /ˈɹɛtɹoˌspɛkt/ n
Rückblick Rückschau
consideration of past times

retrospective /ˌɹɛtɹə(ʊ)ˈspɛktɪv/ adj
rückwirkend
affecting or influencing past things; retroactive
zurückblickend
looking backwards
rückblickend rückschauend
of, relating to, or contemplating the past

retrosynthesis n
Retrosynthese
prediction of precursors in a synthesis reaction

returf v
rekultivieren
to lay turf again

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ n
Rückkehr
act of returning
Rückfahrkarte
return ticket

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ v
zurückkehren zurückkommen
to come or go back
zurückgeben
to give something back to its original holder or owner

return ticket n
Rückfahrkarte Hin-und Rückfahrt
a ticket granting permission to travel to a place and back again

returner n
Returner
American football

retweet n
Retweet
message reposted or forwarded

reunification n
Wiedervereinigung
the unification of something that was previously divided; used especially of a country

reunion n
Treffen
planned event
Zusammenkunft Treffen Wiedervereinigung
the process or act

reuptake n
neuronalen Wiederaufnahme
reabsorption of neurotransmitter by neuron

reuse /ɹiːˈjuːs/ /ɹiːˈjuːz/ n
Wiederverwendung
act of salvaging or restoring a discarded item to yield something usable

reuse /ɹiːˈjuːs/ /ɹiːˈjuːz/ v
wiederverwenden
to use again

rev /ɹɛv/ v
auf Touren bringen aufheulen lassen hochdrehen
to increase the speed of a motor

revamp /ɹiˈvæmp/ /ɹiːˈvamp/ v
aufpolieren ausbessern umarbeiten umgestalten
to renovate, revise, improve or renew; to patch

revanche /ɹəˈvæntʃ/ n
Rache Revanche
revenge or retaliation

revanchism /ɹəˈvɑn(t)ʃɪz(ə)m/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪz(ə)m/ n
Revanchismus
political policy of endeavouring to regain lost territory

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑn(t)ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ adj
revanchistisch
advocating a policy of revanche

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑn(t)ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ n
Revanchist Revanchistin
revanchist, vengeful person

reveal /ɹəˈviːl/ v
offenbaren
to communicate that which could not be known or discovered without divine or supernatural instruction
enthüllen
to uncover

reveille /ɹɪˈvæ.li/ /ˈɹɛ.və.li/ n
Wecken Weckruf
the sounding of a bugle or drum early in the morning to awaken soldiers

revel /ˈɹɛv.əl/ n
Ausgelassenheit Feier
An instance of merry-making; a celebration

revel /ˈɹɛv.əl/ v
feiern schwelgen
make merry

revelation /ɹɛvəˈleɪʃən/ n
Offenbarung
manifestation of divine truth
Enthüllung Offenbarung
something dramatically disclosed
Enthüllung
the act of revealing or disclosing

reveller n
Feiernder Feiernde Nachtschwärmer Nachtschwärmerin Schwelger Schwelgerin
one who attends revels

revelry /ˈɹɛvəlɹi/ [ˈɹɛv.əɫ.ɹi] n
Festlichkeit Lustbarkeit Prasserei
joyful merry-making

revenant /ˈɹɛvənənt/ n
Heimkehrer Rückkehrer
Someone who returns from a long absence
Widergänger Wiedergänger
supernatural being

revenge /ɹɪˈvɛndʒ/ n
Rache
retaliatory action

revenge /ɹɪˈvɛndʒ/ v
rächen
to take revenge for an action

revenge is a dish best served cold proverb
Rache serviert man am besten kalt
revenge is best or most satisfying when delayed

revenge is sweet phraseologicalUnit
rache ist süß
said when one is satisfied after taking revenge on oneself

revenge porn n
Racheporno
explicit media distributed as revenge

revenue /ˈɹɛvənjuː/ /ˈɹɛvəˌn(j)u/ n
Einkommen
Einnahme
income from an investment

reverb /ˈɹiˌvɚb/ n
Hall
electronic effect

reverberate /ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ).bəɹ.eɪt/ v
nachdröhnen nachhallen nachklingen
to ring with many echos

reverberation /ɹiˈvɜː(ɹ)bəɹeɪʃən/ n
Nachhall Hall Nachhallen Widerhall Widerklang Widerschallen
echo, or a series of overlapping echos
Nachhall Nachwirkung
evolving series of effects
Widerschein Widerspiegelung Zurückstrahlen Zurückwerfen Zurückwurf
reflection of light or heat
Zurückschlagen
violent oscillation or vibration

reverence /ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns/ n
Ehrerbietung Reverenz
act of showing respect
Reverenz
form of address
Ehrfurcht Bewunderung Hochachtung Verehrung
veneration; profound awe and respect

reverend /ˈɹɛvɹənd/ n
Ehrwürden Hochwürden
member of the Christian clergy

reverent /ˈɹɛvɹənt/ adj
ehrerbietig
showing respect or reverence; respectful

reverie /ˈɹɛvəɹi/ n
Fantasie Träumerei
conceit of imagination
Tagtraum
state of dreaming while awake

revers n
Revers
lapel, reversed

reverse /ɹɪˈvɜːs/ adj
umgekehrt
causing movement in the opposite direction

reverse /ɹɪˈvɜːs/ n
Rückwärtsgang
gear
Rückseite Hinterseite Kehrseite
side of a medal, badge, or coin opposite the obverse

reverse /ɹɪˈvɜːs/ v
umdrehen umkehren
to turn something around
to turn something inside out or upside down

reverse Polish notation n
Umgekehrte Polnische Notation
an arithmetic notation

reverse cowgirl position n
umgekehrte Reitstellung
A sex position

reverse engineering n
Nachkonstruktion Reverse Engineering Nachbau Nachbauen Reverse-Engineering
analyzing the construction and operation of a product in order to manufacture a similar one
Nachbau Nachkonstruktion
to obtain source code from an executable

reverse osmosis n
Umkehrosmose
technique

review /ɹɪˈvjuː/ n
Rezension Truppenschau Überarbeitung Überprüfung
Rezension Kritik
account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work
Rezension Überprüfung Durchsicht Nachprüfung
second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact

reviewer n
Rezensent Rezensentin
critic

revile v
schmähen
to attack with abusive language

revise /ɹɪˈvaɪ̯z/ v
wiederholen
to look over again
revidieren
to review, alter and amend, especially of written material

revision /riˈvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ n
Wiederholung Überarbeitung
act of revising

revisionism /ɹɪˈvɪʒəˌnɪzəm/ n
Revisionismus
advocacy of a revision of some view

revitalise v
revitalisieren
to give new life, energy, activity or success

revivable adj
wiederbelebbar
possible to return to life

revival n
Erweckung
renewed interest in religion
Wiederbelebung
reviving

revive /ɹɪˈvaɪv/ v
wiederbeleben
to bring again to life

revocation /ˌɹɛvəˈkeɪʃən/ n
Widerruf
action of revoking

revoke v
widerrufen zurücknehmen aberkennen annullieren aufheben aufkündigen
to cancel or invalidate by withdrawing or reversing

revolt /ɹɪˈvoʊlt/ /ɹɪˈvɒlt/ /ɹɪˈvəʊlt/ n
Revolte
act of revolting

revolt /ɹɪˈvoʊlt/ /ɹɪˈvɒlt/ /ɹɪˈvəʊlt/ v
revoltieren
to rebel

revolution /ˌɹɛvəˈl(j)uːʃən/ n
Revolution Umdrehung
political upheaval
removal and replacement of a government
sudden, vast change in a situation or discipline
Umdrehung Revolution
turning of an object around an axis

revolutionary /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ adj
revolutionär Revolutionär
of or pertaining to a revolution in government

revolutionary /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ n
Revolutionär Revolutionärin
A revolutionist; a person who revolts

revolutionize v
revolutionieren
to radically or significantly change, as in a revolution

revolve v
drehen
to orbit a central point
to turn on an axis

revolver /ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/ n
Revolver
a handgun with revolving chambers

revolving door n
Drehtür
rotating door

revue /ɹəˈvjuː/ n
Revue
form of theatrical; any entertainment featuring skits, dances, and songs

revulsion /ɹəvʌˈlʃən/ /ɹɪˈvʌlʃən/ n
Abscheu Widerwille
abhorrence, a sense of loathing, intense aversion, repugnance, repulsion, horror
Ekel Ekelgefühl
sudden violent feeling of disgust
Ableitung Revulsio
treatment of one diseased area by acting elsewhere; counterirritation

reward /ɹɪˈwɑː(ɹ)d/ /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ n
Belohnung
prize promised for a certain deed or catch
Lohn
result of an action
Belohnung Lohn
something of value given in return for an act

reward /ɹɪˈwɑː(ɹ)d/ /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ v
belohnen
give a reward to

rewarding adj
belohnend
giving satisfaction

rewatch v
nocheinmal ansehen rewatchen
to watch again

rewind /ɹiːˈwaɪnd/ v
zurückspulen
to wind again

rhea /ˈɹiːə/ n
Nandu
flightless bird

rheme /ɹiːm/ n
Rhema
part of a sentence

rhenium /ˈɹiːniəm/ n
Rhenium
chemical element

rheology n
Rheologie Fließkunde
physics of the deformation and flow of matter

rheometer n
Rheometer
device

rhesus macaque n
Rhesusaffe
Macaca mulatta

rhesus monkey n
Rhesusaffe
rhesus macaque

rhetoric /ˈɹɛtəɹɪk/ n
Rhetorik
art of using language for persuasion

rhetorical /ɹɪˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəl/ adj
rhetorisch
part of or similar to rhetoric

rhetorical device n
Hilfsmittel
type of phrase

rhetorical question n
rhetorische Frage
question

rheumatic /ɹuːˈmætɪk/ adj
rheumatisch
referring to rheumatism

rheumatism /ˈɹu.məˌtɪz.m̩/ n
Rheuma Rheumatismus
any painful disorder of muscles, tendons, joints, bones and nerves

rheumatology n
Rheumatologie
branch of medicine

rhinestone n
Strass
an artificial diamond

rhinitis n
Rhinitis
inflammation

rhinoceros /ɹaɪˈnɑːsəɹəs/ /ɹaɪˈnɒsəɹəs/ n
Nashorn Rhinozeros
herbivorous pachyderm with horn(s)

rhinoceros beetle n
Nashornkäfer
tropical beetle

rhinoplasty n
Nasenplastik Rhinoplastik plastische Nasenoperation
plastic surgery used to improve a person's nose

rhizome /ˈɹaɪzoʊm/ n
Rhizom
horizontal underground stem of some plants

rhizosphere n
Rhizosphäre
soil region influenced by plant roots

rho /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ n
Rho
letter of Greek alphabet

rhodium /ˈɹoʊdiəm/ n
Rhodium
chemical element

rhodochrosite n
Rhodochrosit
crystalline mineral composed mainly of manganese carbonate

rhododendron /ɹoʊdəˈdɛndɹən/ n
Rhododendron Alpenrose
flowering shrub in the genus Rhododendron

rhodonite n
Rhodonit
A manganese inosilicate mineral

rhombic adj
rhombisch
of or pertaining to a rhombus

rhombicosidodecahedron /ɹɑmbɪˈkoʊsiˌdoʊdɛkəhidɹən/ /ɹɒmbɪˈkəʊsiˌdəʊdɛkəhiːdɹən/ n
Rhombenikosidodekaeder
Archimedean solid

rhombicuboctahedron n
Rhombenkuboktaeder
polyhedron with 8 triangular and 18 square faces

rhombohedral adj
rhomboedrisch
having three equal axes and oblique angles

rhombohedron n
Rhomboeder
prism with six faces, each a rhombus

rhombus /ˈɹɑːmbəs/ /ˈɹɒmbəs/ n
Raute Rhombus
A parallelogram having all sides of equal length

rhubarb /ˈɹuˌbɑɹb/ /ˈɹuːbɑːb/ n
Rhabarber
any plant of the genus Rheum

rhumb /ɹʌm/ n
Rhumb
A unit of angular measure equal to 1/32 of a circle or 11.25°
Kompasspunkt Rhumb
One of the 32 points of the compass (compass points)

rhumb line n
Loxodrome Windlinie
a line cutting all meridians at a constant angle

rhyme /ɹaɪm/ n
Reim
word that rhymes with another
verse, poetry
rhyming; sameness of sound of some parts of words, as ‘the poem exhibits rhyme’

rhyme /ɹaɪm/ v
reimen
put words together
reciprocal
transitive, to rhyme with

rhyme or reason n
Sinn und Verstand
logic or common sense

rhymester n
Dichterling Reimemacher Reimemacherin Reimschmied Reimschmiedin Versemacher
rhymer, inferior poet

rhythm /ˈɹɪ.ð(ə)m/ n
Rhythmus
variation of strong and weak elements of sounds over time

rhythm and blues n
Rhythm and Blues
rhythm and blues

rhythm section n
Rhythmusgruppe
section of a band maintaining the rhythm

rhythmic /ˈɹɪð.mɪk/ adj
rhythmisch
characterized by rhythm
of or relating to rhythm
with regular, repetitive motion or sound

rhythmic gymnastics n
Rhythmische Gymnastik
a discipline of gymnastics

rial n
Rial
currency in Middle East

rib /ɹɪb/ n
Rippe
curved bone
Rippchen costillar
cut of meat
Spant
nautical: part of a ship’s framework
Rippe Strebe
part similar to rib

rib cage n
Brustkorb
part of skeleton

ribald /ˈɹɪb.əld/ adj
anstößig frivol zotig
coarse, lewd, vulgar

ribaldry n
Anzüglichkeit Gaukelwerk Kramanzen Possenspiel Zote
humorous language or behaviour

ribbed vault n
Kreuzrippengewölbe
structure created by intersection of vaults

ribbing /ˈɹɪbɪŋ/ n
Rippung Verrippung
A rib, or the collective ribs, on an object

ribbit /ˈɹɪbɪt/ interjection
quak
the sound made by a frog or toad

ribbon /ˈɹɪbən/ n
Farbband
inked ribbon
Band
long, narrow strip of material

ribbon cable n
Flachbandkabel
cable with many parallel wires one next to the other

ribbon seal n
Bandrobbe
a species of true seal

riboflavin /ˌraɪboʊˈfleɪvɪn/ n
Riboflavin
the vitamin B₂, riboflavin

ribonuclease n
Ribonuklease
enzyme catalyzing the hydrolysis of ribonucleic acid

ribonucleic acid n
Ribonukleinsäure RNS
derivative of DNA, used in the transcription of genetic material

ribonucleotide n
Ribonukleotid
nucleotide having ribose as its sugar

ribose n
Ribose
naturally occurring pentose sugar

ribosome /ˈɹaɪbəˌsoʊm/ /ˈɹaɪbəˌsəʊm/ n
Ribosom
organelle

ribwort n
Spitzwegerich
Old World plantain

rice /ɹaɪs/ n
Reis
seeds used as food
plants

rice cake n
Reiskuchen Reiswaffel

rice cooker n
Reiskocher
kitchen appliance designed to cook rice

rice flour n
Reismehl
flour made of rice

rice milk n
Reismilch
milky liquid from rice

rice noodle n
Reisnudel
noodle made of rice

rice paper n
Reispapier
paper made from parts of the rice plant

rice pudding n
Milchreis
milk pudding made from rice, milk, sugar and nutmeg

rice vinegar n
Reisessig
a type of vinegar

rice wine n
Reiswein
alcoholic drink brewed from rice

ricer n
Kartoffelpresse
kitchen utensil

rich /ɹɪt͡ʃ/ adj
reich
having wealth

rich Internet application n
Rich Internet Application
web application

riches /ɹɪt͡ʃɪz/ n
Reichtümer
money, goods, wealth, treasure

richness n
Reichtum
state or quality of being rich

ricin /ˈɹaɪsɪn/ n
Rizin
poison

rickets /ˈɹɪkəts/ n
Rachitis Rhachitis englische Krankheit
disorder of infancy

rickety /ˈɹɪk.ɪ.ti/ adj
rachitisch
affected with rickets
gebrechlich
feeble in the joints, tottering
wackelig
not strong because of poor construction or upkeep

rickshaw n
Rikscha
two-wheeled carriage

ricochet /ˈɹɪkəʃeɪ/ n
Querschläger Querschuss
an instance of ricocheting

ricochet /ˈɹɪkəʃeɪ/ v
abprallen querschlagen
To rebound

ricotta /ɹɪˈkɑtə/ /ɹɪˈkɒtə/ n
Ricotta
Italian whey cheese

riddle /ˈɹɪdəl/ n
Rätsel
verbal puzzle

riddle /ˈɹɪdəl/ v
enträtseln
to solve, answer, or explicate a riddle or question
durchlöchern
to fill with holes like a riddle

ride /ɹaɪd/ n
Fahrt
instance of riding

ride /ɹaɪd/ v
fahren reiten
to be transported in a vehicle as a passenger
reiten fahren
to transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, bicycle etc.

ride roughshod over v
missachten mit Füßen treten sich hinwegsetzen über
treat roughly or without care; act in a bullying manner

rider /ˈɹaɪ.də(ɹ)/ /ˈɹaɪ.dəɹ/ n
Reiter Reiterin Mitfahrer Mitfahrerin
one who rides
Zusatzklausel
politics: additional provision annexed to a bill

ridge /ɹɪdʒ/ n
Bergrücken First Rücken
Kamm Grat
chain of mountains
First
highest point on a roof
Grat
line of intersection

ridicule /ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/ v
verspotten
to make fun of someone

ridiculous /ɹɪˈdɪkjʊləs/ adj
lächerlich
foolish, absurd

ridiculously adv
lächerlich
in a ridiculous manner

ridiculousness n
Lächerlichkeit
characteristic of being ridiculous
result of being ridiculous

riding crop n
Gerte
horsewhip

riel n
Riel
currency of Cambodia

riff /ɹɪf/ n
witzige Bemerkung
clever or witty remark
Motiv Ostinato Riff
repeated instrumental melody line

riffraff /ˈɹɪfɹæf/ n
Pöbel
the rabble

rifle /ˈɹaɪfəl/ n
Gewehr
firearm with a rifled barrel

rift /ɹɪft/ n
Riss
chasm or fissure

rig /ɹɪɡ/ n
Aufmachung
a costume or outfit
Sattelschlepper
large truck
Anlage Ausrüstung Vorrichtung
special equipment or gear
Takelage Takelung
the arrangement of masts etc.
Bohrinsel Bohrturm
the special apparatus used for drilling oil wells

rig /ɹɪɡ/ v
auftakeln
to equip and fit a ship
manipulieren
to manipulate something dishonestly

rigged /ɹɪɡd/ adj
aufgetakelt
having the rigging up
abgesprochen
pre-arranged

rigging /ˈɹɪɡɪŋ/ n
Takelage
tackle of a sailing vessel

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ adj
richtig
recht rechts
of direction, opposite of left
rechtwinklig
perpendicular
gerade
straight, not bent

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ adv
ganz
exactly
very, extremely
richtig
in a correct manner
rechts
on the right side
recht
to a great extent
nach rechts rechts
towards the right side

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ interjection
also
changing the subject in a discussion
ne? nicht wahr? oder?
checking agreement
ja, das ist richtig
yes, that is correct; I agree

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ n
Recht
legal or moral entitlement
Rechte rechts
right, not left, side
Rechte
right-wing politicians and parties
right hand

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ v
berichtigen korrigieren richtigstellen
to correct

right angle n
rechter Winkel
angle of 90 degrees

right ascension n
Rektaszension
angular distance

right away adv
sofort
very soon; immediately

right now adv
genau jetzt
at this precise moment

right of asylum n
Asyl Asylrecht
right

right of first refusal n
Vorkaufsrecht
contractual provision

right of way n
Wegerecht
legal right of passage
Vorfahrt
right to proceed first in traffic

right stochastic matrix n
Übergangsmatrix
a square matrix

right to keep and bear arms n
Waffenführungsrecht
the right of individuals to possess weapons and armor

right to life n
Recht auf Leben
one of fundamental human rights

right to work /ɹaɪt tə wɜːk/ /ɹaɪt tə wɝk/ n
Recht auf Arbeit
the fundamental human right to have employment

right triangle n
rechtwinkliges Dreieck
a triangle having a right angle as one of its interior angles

right wing n
rechter Flügel
political

right-angled adj
rechtwinklig
having a right angle

right-hand man n
rechte Hand
trusted assistant

right-hand woman n
rechte Hand
trusted female assistant

right-handed n
rechtshändig
of one who uses their right hand in preference to, or more skillfully than their left.

right-handedness n
Dextralität Rechtshändigkeit
state of being right-handed

right-hander n
Rechtshänder Rechtshänderin
one who is right-handed

right-wing adj
recht
resisting political change

right-winger n
Person vom rechten Flügel Rechte Rechter Rechtsaußen
a person who belongs to the political right
Rechtsaußen
a winger on the right

righteous /ˈɹaɪtʃəs/ adj
rechtschaffend
free from sin or guilt
gerecht
justified morally

righteousness /ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəsnəs/ n
Gerechtigkeit Rechtschaffenheit
quality or state of being righteous

rightful adj
rechtmäßig
by right, by law

rightist /ˈɹaɪtɪst/ n
Rechte Rechter
supporter of the political right

rightsholder /ˈɹaɪts.həʊldə(ɹ)/ n
Rechtsinhaber
a person or organization that owns the legal rights to something

righty n
Rechtshänder Rechtshänderin
a right-handed person

rigid /ˈɹɪdʒɪd/ adj
steif
rigorous, unbending
starr steif
stiff
rigide
uncompromising

rigidity /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɪdɪti/ n
Festigkeit
The quality or state of being rigid

rigmarole /ˈɹɪɡməɹoʊl/ /ˈɹɪɡməɹəʊl/ n
Theater Zirkus
complex obsolete procedure
Geschwätz
nonsense talk

rigor mortis n
Leichenstarre Totenstarre
Temporary stiffness of a body's muscles and joints following death

rigorous /ˈɹɪɡəɹəs/ adj
gewaltig kräftig rigoros
rauh
severe; intense
rigoros streng
showing, causing or favoring rigor

rile v
aufbringen reizen ärgern
to anger, annoy

rim /ɹɪm/ n
Rand Kante
edge around something
Felge
wheel rim

rime /ɹaɪm/ n
Raureif
hoar frost
Silbenreim
second part of a syllable

rind /ɹaɪnd/ n
Rinde Schwarte
hard outer layer of fruit, cheese

rinderpest n
Rinderpest
disease

ring /ɹɪŋ/ n
Manege
arena where circus acts take place
Ring
round piece of (precious) metal worn around the finger
circumscribing object
geometry: a planar geometrical figure
bird band
place where some sports take place
group of people (for illicit purposes)
astronomy: a formation of various pieces of material orbiting around a planet
Klang
klingeln
telephone call
Ring
algebra: an algebraic structure

ring /ɹɪŋ/ v
klingen
of something spoken or written, to appear to be, to seem, to sound
läuten
to make something produce sound of a bell
klingeln läuten
to produce the sound of a bell or a similar sound
anrufen
to telephone someone

ring a bell v
bekannt vorkommen etwas sagen
to seem vaguely familiar

ring binder n
Aktenordner
folder

ring finger n
Ringfinger
finger between the middle finger and little finger

ring ouzel n
Ringdrossel
Turdus torquatus

ring road n
Umgehungsstraße Ringstraße
highway

ring true v
echt klingen glaubhaft klingen überzeugend klingen
to seem to be correct

ring-billed gull n
Ringschnabelmöwe
Larus delawarensis

ring-shaped adj
ringförmig
shaped like a ring

ringgit n
Ringgit
currency

ringleader /ˈɹɪŋˌliːdəɹ/ n
Anführer Anführerin
leader of a group of people, especially an unofficial group
Rädelsführer Rädelsführerin
person who starts and leads a disturbance, a conspiracy, or a criminal gang

ringneck dove n
Lachtaube
Streptopelia risoria

ringtone n
Klingelton
sound made by a telephone when ringing

ringwoodite n
Ringwoodit
cubic form of olivine

ringworm n
Glatzflechte
contagious fungal affliction of the skin

rinse /ɹɛns/ /ɹɪns/ v
spülen
to remove soap from something using water
to wash something quickly using water and no soap

rinse aid n
Klarspüler
cleaning product said to improve finish of items in dishwashers

riot /ˈɹaɪ.ət/ /ˈɹaɪ.ɪt/ n
Aufruhr Tumult Krawall Randale
tumultuous disturbance of public peace
Aufruhr
wanton or unrestrained behavior

riot police n
Bereitschaftspolizei
a unit of police specifically trained to deal with rioting crowds

rioter n
Randalierer Randaliererin
one who riots

rip /ɹɪp/ v
rippen
to copy data to a device
auftrennen reissen trennen zerreißen zertrennen
to divide or separate the parts of
entreißen
to get by, or as if by, cutting or tearing
pressen rasen reißen stürmen
to move quickly and destructively
zerreißen aufreißen zerfetzen
to rapidly become two parts
durchfegen stürmen voranstürmen vorstürmen
to rush headlong
abziehen klauen neppen übers Ohr hauen
to steal, to rip off
der Länge nach auftrennen einen Längsschnitt durchführen einen Längsschnitt machen
woodworking: to cut wood along the grain

rip current n
Brandungsrückstrom Rippströmung
strong water flow

rip off v
abzocken
(idiom) to charge an exorbitant or unfair rate
abkupfern klauen
(idiom) to copy, especially illegally
abziehen abzocken schachern übers Ohr hauen
(idiom) to steal, cheat or swindle
abreißen wegreißen
to pull off by ripping

rip-off n
Abzocke
unfair price or rate

ripe /ɹaɪp/ adj
reif
ready for reaping or gathering, of fruits and seeds
advanced to the state of fitness for use

ripen /ˈɹaɪpən/ v
reifen
to grow ripe

ripening n
Reifung
process

riposte /ɹɪˈpoʊst/ /ɹɪˈpəʊst/ n
Riposte
(fencing)

ripped /ɹɪpt/ adj
zerrissen
torn, either partly or into separate pieces

ripple /ˈɹɪp(ə)l/ n
Kräuseln kleine Welle
moving disturbance or undulation in the surface of a liquid
Welligkeit
small oscillation of an otherwise steady signal
Riffel Riffelkamm
implement for removing the seeds from flax

ripsaw n
Auftrennsäge Besäumkreissäge Besäumsäge Blattspaltsäge Fuchsschwanz Fuchsschwanzsäge
type of saw

rise /ɹaɪs/ /ɹaɪz/ n
Anstieg Aufgang Aufstieg Erhöhung Zunahme
action of moving upwards
Ansteigen Anstieg Erhöhung Zunahme
increase (in a quantity, price, etc)

rise /ɹaɪs/ /ɹaɪz/ v
aufgehen
of a celestial body: to appear to move from behind the horizon
gehen
of a dough, etc: to begin; to develop.
ansteigen sich erhöhen zunehmen
of a quantity, etc: to increase
auferstehen
to be resurrected
aufstehen
to get up
to assume an upright position after lying down or sitting
entspringen
to have its source
steigen aufsteigen hochfliegen hochsteigen
to move upwards

riser /ˈɹaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ n
Setzstufe
part of a step

risible /ˈɹɪzɪbəl/ adj
lachlustig
prone to laughter
lachhaft
provoking laughter

rising /ˈɹaɪzɪŋ/ adj
aufgehend steigend
going up

risk /ɹɪsk/ n
Risiko
possible, usually negative, outcome
likelihood of a negative outcome
potential (conventionally negative) impact of an event

risk /ɹɪsk/ v
riskieren wagen

risk management n
Risikomanagement
process of dealing with risk

risk visualization n
Risikovisualisierung
the use of graphics to augment the quality of risk communication

risk-averse adj
risikoscheu
unwilling to take risks

risk-free adj
risikolos sicher
safe

riskfree adj
risikolos
free from risk

risky /ˈɹɪski/ adj
riskant gewagt gefährlich pikant
dangerous, involving risks

risotto /ɹɪˈzɑtoʊ/ /ɹɪˈzɒtəʊ/ n
Risotto
food

risqué /ɹɪsˈkeɪ/ adj
gewagt schlüpfrig
bordering on the indelicate

rite /ɹaɪt/ n
Ritus
ritual

rite of passage n
Erwachsenwerden Initiation Initiationsritus Passageritus Übergangsritual Übergangsritus
ceremony to celebrate a transition

ritual /ˈɹɪ.tʃu.əl/ adj
rituell Ritual
related to a rite

ritual /ˈɹɪ.tʃu.əl/ n
Ritual rituell
rite

ritualistic /ˌɹɪt͡ʃuəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
ritualhaft
in the manner of a ritual

ritually adv
rituell
in a ritual manner

rival /ˈɹaɪvəl/ n
Konkurrent Rivale Gegner
competitor with the same objective

rival /ˈɹaɪvəl/ v
rivalisieren
to oppose or compete with

rivalrous /ˈɹaɪv(ə)lɹəs/ /ˈɹaɪvəlɹəs/ adj
rivalisierend
having a relationship of rivalry
rival
which can be consumed by one person

rivalry /ˈɹaɪ.vəl.ɹi/ n
Rivalität
competition

rive /ɹaɪv/ v
spalten
(reflexive) to be split or rent
aufreißen
to rend asunder by force

river /ˈɹɪvə/ /ˈɹɪvɚ/ n
Strom Fluss
any large flow of a liquid
Fluss Strom
large stream which drains a landmass

river god /ˈɹɪvə ˌɡɒd/ n
Flussgott
river-being

riverbed /ˈɹɪvɚˌbɛd/ n
Flussbett
a river bottom

riverboat n
Binnenschiff
watercraft

riverside n
Flussufer
side of a river

rivet /ˈɹɪvət/ n
Niet
cylindrical mechanical fastener

rivet /ˈɹɪvət/ v
vernieten
to attach or fasten parts by using rivets
Aufmerksamkeit richten auf Blick heften auf
to command the attention of spectators
nieten
to install rivets

rivulet /ˈɹɪv.jə.lət/ n
Bächlein Flüsschen
small brook

rix-dollar /ˈɹɪksˌdɒlə/ n
Reichsthaler
A rix-dollar

roach /ɹoʊtʃ/ /ɹəʊtʃ/ n
Plötze Rotauge
Rutilus rutilus

road /ɹoʊd/ /ɹəʊd/ n
Weg Straße Route Straßen
a way for travel

road apple n
Pferdeapfel
road apple

road hog n
Verkehrsrowdy
bad or inconsiderate driver

road map n
Straßenkarte
a map with a visual representation of roads used for automobile travel and navigation

road roller n
Walze Straßenwalze
heavy engineering vehicle used to compact asphalt

road salt n
Streusalz Auftausalz Tausalz
deicing or anti-icing salt

road sign n
Verkehrszeichen Verkehrshinweisschild Verkehrshinweistafel Verkehrsschild Verkehrstafel
sign for traffic control or driver information

road trip n
Roadtrip
recreational or impromptu excursion

road user n
Verkehrsteilnehmer
road user

roadblock n
Absperrung
Something that blocks or obstructs a road

roadbuilding n
Straßenbau
construction of roads

roadhouse n
Rasthaus einsamer Landgasthof
establishment

roadside /ˈɹoʊdsaɪd/ /ˈɹəʊdsaɪd/ n
Straßenrand
area on either side of a road

roadstead n
Reede
partly-sheltered anchorage outside a harbour

roadway n
Fahrbahn Straße
main or central portion of a road used by the vehicles
Straßendamm
portion of bridge/railway used by traffic

roadworker n
Straßenarbeiter Straßenarbeiterin Straßenbauarbeiter Straßenbauarbeiterin
worker

roadworthiness n
Fahrtüchtigkeit Straßenverkehrstauglichkeit Verkehrstauglichkeit
property of being roadworthy

roadworthy adj
fahrtüchtig straßenverkehrstauglich verkehrstauglich
able to be driven

roam /ɹoʊm/ /ɹəʊm/ v
umherziehen wandern
wander freely

roaming /ˈɹoʊmɪŋ/ /ˈɹəʊmɪŋ/ n
Roaming
using a cell phone outside of its original registering zone
Wandern
wandering

roan antelope n
Pferdeantilope
Hippotragus equinus

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ v
brüllen
of animals, to make a loud deep noise
to make loud, deep cry of emotion

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ adj
gebraten
having been cooked by roasting

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ n
Braten
cut of meat
meal

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ v
braten
to cook food by heating in an oven or fire
rösten
to process by drying through heat-exposure

roast beef n
Roastbeef Rinderbraten
Beef cooked by roasting

roast pork n
Schweinebraten Schweinsbraten
Pork cooked by roasting

roasted /ˈɹoʊstɪd/ adj
gebraten gegrillt geröstet
cooked by roasting

rob /ɹɑb/ /ɹɒb/ v
rauben
to steal from, using violence

robber /ˈɹɑbɚ/ /ˈɹɒ.bə(ɹ)/ n
Räuber Räuberin
one who robs

robbery /ˈɹɑbəɹi/ /ˈɹɒbəɹi/ n
Raub
act or practice of robbing
attempt of taking the property of another by threat

robe /ɹoʊb/ /ɹəʊb/ n
Robe
long, loose outer garment

robin /ˈɹɑb.ɪn/ /ˈɹɒb.ɪn/ n
Rotkehlchen
Erithacus rubecula
Wanderdrossel
Turdus migratorius

robinsonade /ˌɹɑbɪnsəˈneɪd/ /ˌɹɒbɪnsəˈneɪd/ n
Robinsonade
genre of adventure fiction

robot /ˈɹoʊbɑt/ /ˈɹoʊbət/ /ˈɹəʊbɒt/ n
Roboter
intelligent mechanical being
machine to perform complex tasks

robotics /ɹoʊˈbɑt.ɪks/ /ɹəʊˈbɒt.ɪks/ n
Robotik
The science and technology of robots

robotization n
Roboterisierung Ro­bo­ti­sie­rung

robotize v
roboterisieren robotisieren
to automate by making use of robots

robovac n
Saugroboter
robotic vacuum cleaner

robust /ɹoʊˈbʌst/ /ɹəʊˈbʌst/ adj
robust
evincing strength

robustness n
Robustheit
quality of being robust

roc /ɹɒk/ n
Roch Rokh
enormous mythical bird in Eastern legend

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ n
Zuckerstange Kandiszucker
confectionery made from sugar
Gestein
distinctive composition of minerals
Felsen Klippe Schäre
hill or island without vegetation
Fels Felsblock Felsbrocken Findling
large stone or boulder
Fels Felsen Klippe
mass of projecting rock
Fels Gestein
natural mineral aggregate
Klunker
precious stone or gem
Fels Fels in der Brandung
something strong, stable, and dependable
Rock
style of music

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ v
aufwühlen schockieren
disturb the mental or emotional equilibrium
wiegen schaukeln schwanken
move gently back and forth
schaukeln stampfen
sway or tilt violently back and forth
rocken
slang: to be very favourable or skilful
to play, perform, or enjoy rock music
aufmischen
to thrill or excite

rock and roll /ˈɹɒk ənd ˈɹəʊl/ n
Rock ’n’ Roll
style of music

rock crystal n
Bergkristall
clear quartz

rock dove /ɹɒk dʌv/ n
Felsentaube
Columba livia

rock group n
Rock-Gruppe Rockband Rockgruppe
musical group specializing in rock music

rock hyrax n
Klippschliefer
Procavia capensis

rock music n
Rockmusik
popular music genre

rock paper scissors n
Schere, Stein, Papier Ching, Chang, Chong Klick, Klack, Kluck Schnick Schnack Schnuck
popular child's game

rock partridge n
Steinhuhn
rock partridge

rock pigeon n
Felsentaube
Columba livia

rock pipit n
Felsenpfeifer
Anthus petrosus

rock samphire pn
Meerfenchel
Crithmum maritimum

rocker n
Rocker Rockerin
Someone passionate about rock music
Rocker Rockerin Rockmusiker Rockmusikerin
musician who plays rock music

rockery /ˈɹɒkəɹi/ n
Steingarten
section of a garden made from decorative rocks

rocket /ˈɹɑkɪt/ /ˈɹɒkɪt/ n
Rakete
a rocket engine
a vehicle
non-guided missile
a projectile firework

rocket launcher n
Raketenabschussgerät Raketenwerfer
device for launching a missile

rocket science n
Raumfahrttechnik
anything overly complex (idiomatic)

rockfall n
Steinschlag
a quantity of rocks that has fallen from a cliff

rockfish /ˈɹɑk.fɪʃ/ /ˈɹɒk.fɪʃ/ n
Rotbarsch
fish of the genus Sebastes

rockfowl n
Felshüpfer
passerine bird

rockhopper penguin n
Felsenpinguin
crested penguin

rocking chair n
Schaukelstuhl
chair with a curved base which can be gently rocked

rocking horse n
Schaukelpferd Hutschpferd
a child’s toy consisting of a (usually wooden) horse mounted on a rocker or swing

rockslide n
Bergsturz
type of landslide characterized by falling rocks

rocky /ˈɹɒki/ [ˈɹʷɒki] [ˈɹʷɔkiː] adj
steinig felsig
full of rocks

rococo adj
Rokoko
in the rococo style

rococo n
Rokoko
style of baroque architecture etc.

rod /ɹɑd/ /ɹɒd/ n
Angelrute Angel
fishing rod or pole
Stäbchen
part of the retina of the eye
Rute
stick or bundle used for punishment
Metermaß Zollstock
stick to measure length
Stange Stock
straight round stick, shaft, or bar

rod cell n
Stäbchen
any of the cylindrical photoreceptor cells in the retina

rodent /ˈɹəʊdənt/ n
Nagetier Nager
mammal of the order Rodentia

rodeo /ɹoʊ.ˈdeɪ.oʊ/ /ˈɹoʊ.di.oʊ/ n
Rodeo
sport

roe /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
Rogen
eggs of fish

roe deer /ˈɹəʊˌdɪə/ n
Reh
small deer species, Capreolus capreolus

roebuck /ˈɹəʊ.bʌk/ n
Rehbock
male roe deer

roentgenium /ɹɛntˈɡɛniəm/ /ɹʌntˈɡɛniəm/ n
Roentgenium Röntgenium
chemical element

roger /ˈɹɑdʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒdʒə/ interjection
verstehen
received

rogue /ˈɹoʊ̯ɡ/ /ˈɹəʊ̯ɡ/ n
Schelm Schurke
Lümmel Strolch
a mischievous scamp
Schurke
a scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person
Landstreicher Vagabund
a vagrant

rogue planet n
Einzelgänger-Planet

rogue state n
Schurkenstaat
state or nation acting outside of the accepted international norms and policies

rogue wave n
Kaventsmann Monsterwelle Riesenwelle
unexpected, dangerously large wave

roil /ɹɔɪl/ v
trüben
render turbid
ärgern
to annoy

role /ɹəʊl/ n
Rolle
character or part
the expected behavior of an individual in a society
Rolle Aufgabe Funktion
the function or position of something

role conflict n
Rollenkonflikt
conflict

role model n
Vorbild
a person who serves as an example

roleplaying game n
Rollenspiel
type of game in which the players assume the role of a character

roll /ɹoʊl/ /ɹəʊl/ n
Sternwälzegge Walze
a heavy cylinder used to break clods
Grollen Rollen
a heavy, reverberatory sound
Purzelbaum Rolle Vorwärtsrolle Überschlag
a roll in gymnastics
Walze
one of a set of revolving cylinders between which metal is pressed
Rollen Schlingern
oscillating movement of a vessel from side to side
Roller
that which rolls; a roller
Rollen Drehen Rolle Walzen
the act of rolling
Wirbel Wirbeln
the uniform beating of a drum
Namensrolle Rolle
a list of names or an official register of names
Buchrolle Schriftband Schriftrolle
a scroll
Register Liste Namensliste
an official or public document
Funktion Rolle
part; office; duty
Rolle Ballen
quantity of cloth wound into a cylindrical form
Brötchen Semmel Rolle Schrippe
shortened raised biscuit or bread
Rolle Ballen Bündel Röllchen
that which is rolled up

roll /ɹoʊl/ /ɹəʊl/ v
laufen
US slang: a manner of behaving or a way of doing certain things
wirbeln
to beat with rapid, continuous strokes, as a drum
rollen
to cause to revolve
to drive or impel forward with an easy motion
to move, or cause to be moved, upon rollers or small wheels
to bind or involve by winding
ausrollen walzen
to press or level with a roller
aufrollen aufwickeln
to wrap round on itself

roll call n
Appell
reading of a list of names and responses

roll one's eyes v
die Augen rollen
turn one's eyes upwards

roll out v
ausliefern
deploy, release or launch

roll rate n
Rollrate
The rate at which an aircraft can change its roll attitude

roll up one's sleeves v
die Ärmel hochkrempeln
prepare to work
Ärmel hochkrempeln
roll one's sleeves up

rollator n
Rollator
walking frame with wheels

rollback n
Rollback
(computing) an operation to return the database to the previous commit point
Entzug
a withdrawal of military forces

rolled fillet n
Röllchen
chopped veal rolled in a piece of bacon

rolled oats n
Haferflocken Schmelzflocken
oat groats rolled into flat flakes

roller /ˈɹoʊlɚ/ /ˈɹəʊlə/ n
Racke
bird of the family Coraciidae
Orientalische Rollertaube Orientalischer Roller Ostpreußischer Werfer Roller Rollertaube Tümmler
roller pigeon that somersaults backwards at high speed

roller blind n
Jalousie Rollo
blind for a window

roller chain n
Rollenkette
chain drive used for transmission of mechanical power

roller derby n
Roller Derby
sport

roller shutter n
Rollladen Rolllade Rollo
shutter consisting of a series of horizontal sections that are hinged together

roller skate n
Rollschuh
a boot having small wheels

roller skating n
rollschuhlaufen
skating on roller skates

rollerblade n
Inliner Inlineskate Rollerblade
type of roller skate

rollercoaster /ˈɹoʊlɚˌkoʊstɚ/ n
Achterbahn
amusement ride

rolling paper n
Blättchen Zigarettenpapier
paper for rolling cigarettes

rolling pin n
Nudelholz
food preparation utensil

rolling resistance n
Rollwiderstand
force

rolling stock n
Schienenfahrzeug
any railway vehicle
Lokomotiven und Wagons Schienenfahrzeuge
railway vehicles collectively

rolling stone n
Herumtreiber Rumtreiber
person who moves around and never settles down

rollmop n
Rollmops
fillet of herring

rollup n
Selbstgedrehte selbst gedrehte Zigarette
self-made cigarette

roly-poly /ˈɹoʊliˈpoʊli/ /ˌɹəʊlɪˈpəʊli/ n
Stehaufmännchen
A toy that rights itself when pushed over

romaja n
Romaja
romanization of Korean

romaji /ˈɹoʊmədʒi/ /ˈɹəʊmədʒɪ/ n
Romaji Rōmaji
romanization of Japanese

romance /ɹoʊˈmæns/ /ɹəˈmæns/ n
Minne große Liebe romantische Liebe
idealized love
Liebesgeschichte Romanze
intimate relationship, love affair
story or novel dealing with idealized love

romanize v
latinisieren romanisieren
to put letters or words into the Latin alphabet

romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ /ɹəʊˈmæntɪk/ adj
romantisch
concerned with, or conducive to, romance and love
fantastic, idealistic
powerfully sentimental, evocative

romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ /ɹəʊˈmæntɪk/ n
Romantiker Romantikerin
person who is behaving romantically
person with romantic character

romanticism n
Romantik
romantic quality, spirit or action

romanticist n
Romantiker Romantikerin
advocate or follower of romanticism

romanticize v
romantisieren
to view something in a romantic manner

romp n
Balgerei Herumtoben Herumtollen Rauferei Toben Tollen
period of boisterous play

romp v
raufen
to play roughly or energetically

rondel n
Scheibendolch
long thin medieval dagger

ronin n
Ronin Rônin Rōnin
masterless samurai

rood screen /ˈɹud ˌskɹin/ /ˈɹuːd skɹiːn/ n
Doxale Lettner
carved screen

roof /ɹuːf/ n
Dach
the cover at the top of a building
the upper part of a cavity

roof /ɹuːf/ v
überdachen
to cover or furnish with a roof

roof over one's head n
Dach überm Kopf
somewhere to live

roof rabbit n
Dachhase

roof rack n
Dachgepäckträger
rack attached to the top of a car

roof tile n
Dachziegel Dachpfanne
tile covering a roof

roofer n
Dachdecker Dachdeckerin
craftsman who lays or repairs roofs

roofing n
Bedachungsmaterial
material used on the outside of a roof

roofline n
Dachlinie
profile of roofs

rooftop n
Hausdach
top surface of a roof

rooibos /ˈɹɔɪ.bɒs/ /ˈɹɔɪ.bɔs/ /ˈɹɔɪ.bəs/ n
Rooibos
shrub
Rooibostee
tea

rook /ɹuːk/ /ɹʊk/ n
Saatkrähe
bird
Betrüger Betrügerin Gauner Gaunerin Schwindler Schwindlerin
swindler
Turm
chesspiece
Burg Festung
fortification

rook /ɹuːk/ /ɹʊk/ v
abgaunern betrügen ergaunern falsch spielen hintergehen hinters Licht führen
cheat, swindle

rookie /ˈɹʊki/ n
Anfänger Neuling
a novice
Frischling
an inexperienced recruit

room /ɹum/ /ɹuːm/ /ɹʊm/ n
Zimmer Raum Gemach Kammer
division in a building
Raum Platz
space

room service n
Zimmerdienst Zimmerservice
provision of food and drink to a guest room

room temperature n
Raumtemperatur Zimmertemperatur
normal temperature

rooming house n
Fremdenheim Wohnheim
house that rents furnished apartments

roommate /ˈɹumˌmeɪt/ n
Mitbewohner Mitbewohnerin Zimmergenosse Zimmergenossin Zimmerkollege Zimmerkollegin
a person with whom one shares a room

roost /ɹuːst/ v
auf einem Ast schlafen auf einer Stange schlafen

rooster /ˈɹustəɹ/ /ˈɹuːstə/ n
Hahn
male chicken; male gallinaceous bird

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ n
Wurzel
arithmetic: number or expression which when raised to a power gives the specified number or expression
analysis: zero of a function
Wurzelknoten Wurzel
graph theory: node in a tree that has no parent
Grundwort Wurzel
linguistic morphology: primary lexical unit of a word
Wurzel Wurzeln Zahnwurzel
of a tooth
Wurzel Haarwurzel
part of a hair under the skin
Wurzel Wurzeln
part of a plant
Stamm Wurzel
philology: word from which another word or words are derived
Quelle Quellen Wurzel
primary source

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ v
wühlen
to turn up or dig with the snout - as pigs

root canal n
Wurzelkanal
hollow part of the root of a tooth
Wurzelkanalbehandlung
surgical operation on a root canal

root for v
anfeuern
encourage a favored person

root hair n
Wurzelhaar

root mean square n
quadratisches Mittel
type of average

root of unity n
Einheitswurzel
field element, some positive power of which equals 1

root vegetable n
Wurzelgemüse
edible root

rootedness n
Verwurzeltsein Verwurzelung
state or quality of being rooted

rootless adj
wurzellos
having no roots

rootlessness n
Entwurzeltsein Entwurzelung Wurzellosigkeit
property of being rootless

roots /ɹuːts/ /ɹʊts/ n
Ahnen Anfänge Wurzeln

rope /ɹoʊp/ /ɹəʊp/ n
Seil Tau
thick, strong string
a length of this string

rope bridge n
Seilbrücke
bridge made of rope

rope ladder n
Fallreep Strickleiter
flexible ladder

ropemaker n
Seiler Seilerin
maker of ropes

rorqual /ˈɹɒɹkwəl/ n
Furchenwal
whale with long skin folds below mouth

rosary /ˈɹoʊzəɹi/ n
Rosenkranz
Catholic prayer beads
devotion

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ adj
rosa rosarot pink
colour

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ n
Rosengewächs Rosengewächse rosenblütige Pflanze rosenblütige Pflanzen
a plant or species in the rose family (Rosaceae)
Rose
flower
shrub
Brause
nozzle

rose chafer n
Gemeiner Rosenkäfer Goldglänzender Rosenkäfer Goldkäfer Rosenkäfer
Cetonia aurata

rose fish n
Rotbarsch
Sebastes norvegicus

rose garden n
Rosarium Rosengarten
garden planted in roses

rose petal /ɹoʊz pɛt(ə)l/ /ɹəʊz pɛt(ə)l/ n
Rosenblatt
petal of a rose flower

rose quartz n
Rosenquarz
pinkish to reddish-colored quartz

rose-colored glasses n
rosarote Brille
overly optimistic perception of something

roseate tern n
Rosenseeschwalbe
tern, Sterna dougallii

rosebush n
Rosenstock
rose plant

rosehip /ˈɹoʊzhɪp/ n
Hagebutte
the fruit of a rose plant

roselle /ɹoʊˈzɛl/ /ɹəʊˈzɛl/ n
Roselle Afrikanische Malve Hibiskus
Hibiscus sabdariffa

rosemary n
Rosmarin
shrub

rosewater n
Rosenwasser
a liquid produced by steeping rose petals in water

rosin /ˈɹɑ.zən/ /ˈɹɒ.zən/ n
Kolophonium
solid form of resin

roster /ˈɹɑstɚ/ /ˈɹɒstə/ n
Liste Matrikel Teilnehmerliste
a list of names

rostral bone n
Rostralknochen
edentulous ossification that forms the ceratopsian beak

rostrum /ˈɹɑː.stɹəm/ /ˈɹɒ.stɹəm/ n
Rammsporn
projecting prow of a rowed warship

rosy /ˈɹoʊzi/ /ˈɹəʊzi/ adj
rosig
optimistic
rose-coloured

rosé /ɹoʊ̯ˈzeɪ̯/ /ˈɹəʊ̯zeɪ̯/ n
Roséwein
wine

rosé wine n
Rosé Roséwein
pink coloured wine

rot /ɹɒt/ /ɹɔt/ [ɹɑt] v
faulen verfaulen verrotten verderben
to decay

rotary /ˈɹoʊtəɹi/ adj
rotierbar rotierend
capable of rotation

rotary phone n
Wählscheibentelefon
rotary dial telephone

rotatable adj
drehbar
having the ability to rotate

rotate /ɹəʊˈteɪt/ /ˈɹoʊteɪt/ v
rotieren drehen
to spin, turn, or revolve

rotation /ɹoʊˈteɪʃən/ n
Rotation
act of turning around a centre
Umdrehung
single cycle of turning

rotation curve n
Rotationskurve
a plot of the orbital velocity of solar systems with respect to the center of its galaxy, as a function of the distance between the two

rote /ɹoʊt/ /ɹəʊt/ n
Gewohnheit Routine
mechanical routine
Auswendiglernen
process of committing to memory

rotgut n
Fusel
raw or poor quality alcoholic liquor

roti /ˈrotiː/ /ˈɹoʊti/ /ˈɹɐʉtəi̯/ /ˈɹəʉtɪi̯/ /ˈɹəʊti/ n
Fladenbrot Roti
unleavened flatbread

rotor n
Rotor
a rotating part of a mechanical device
Hauptrotor
the wing of a helicopter or similar

rotten /ˈɹɑtn̩/ /ˈɹɒtn̩/ adj
faul verfault
decayed, gone bad
scheußlich
mean

rotunda /ɹoʊˈtʌndə/ /ɹə(ʊ)ˈtʌndə/ n
Rotunde
architecture: round building, often with a dome
Halbgotisch Rotunda Rundgotisch
typography: Gothic typeface based on a 13th-C. rounded script

rouge /ɹuːʒ/ n
Rosarot Rouge
color

rough /ɹʌf/ adj
grob
approximate
rau grob
not smooth

rough /ɹʌf/ n
Rough
unmowed part of golf-course

rough breathing n
Spiritus asper
Ancient Greek diacritical mark

rough collie n
langhaariger schottischer Schäferhund
breed of dog

rough-legged buzzard n
Raufußbussard
Buteo lagopus

roughage /ɹʌfɪd͡ʒ/ n
Raufutter
rough or coarse material

roughen v
rau werden
to become rough
anrauen aufrauen rau machen rauen
to make rough

rouille /ˈɹui/ /ˈɹuːi/ n
Rouille
type of sauce from Provence, France

roulade /ɹuːˈlɑːd/ n
Roulade
A slice of meat that is rolled up, stuffed, and cooked

roulette n
Roulette
game of chance

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ adj
rund
circular or cylindrical
spherical
of a number that has been rounded off
complete, not lacking
abgerundet rund
of corners that lack sharp angles
rund mollig
plump
gerundet
pronounced with the mouth in the shape of an "O"

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ n
Kreis Runde
circular object
Visite Runde
circular or repetitious route
Runde
serving
stage of a sports competition
segment of a sport event
Kanon
song with each subset starting at a different time

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ v
runden
to approximate a number

round angle n
Vollwinkel
an angle of 360 degrees

round bracket n
runde Klammer
parenthesis, bracket

round dance n
Kreistanz Rundtanz
dance for couples with a revolving motion

round down v
abrunden
to round downwards to the desired accuracy

round off v
runden
to change a number into an approximation having fewer significant digits
abrunden
to change the shape of an object to make it more circular
to complete or finish something

round table n
runder Tisch
conference

round trip n
Hin- und Rückfahrt Rundreise
a trip from one destination to another and then returning to the starting location

round up v
zusammentreiben zusammentrommeln
to collect or gather (something) together
aufrunden
to round up a number

roundabout n
Karussell
children's play apparatus which rotates around a central axis when pushed
fairground carousel
Umleitung
detour
Kreisverkehr Kreisel
road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island

rounded /ˈɹaʊndɪd/ adj
gerundet
pronounced with the lips drawn together

roundel /ˈɹaʊn.dəl/ n
Kugel
heraldry: a circular spot; a charge in the form of a small coloured circle

roundhouse kick n
Roundhouse-Kick

rounding /ˈɹaʊndɪŋ/ adj
gerundet
round or nearly round; becoming round; roundish

rounding /ˈɹaʊndɪŋ/ n
Runden Rundung
the act of rounding a mathematical value

roundish adj
rundlich
somewhat round

roundworm /ˈɹaʊndˌwɜːm/ /ˈɹaʊndˌwɝm/ n
Fadenwurm
invertebrate of the phylum Nematoda

rouse /ˈɹaʊz/ v
aufwachen aufwecken erwachen erwecken
to wake

route /ɹut/ /ɹuːt/ /ɹʉːt/ n
Route Weg Pfad
course or way traveled
Route Weg Straße Pfad
passing, course, road
Pfad Weg
way to do something

router /ˈɹaʊtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹaʊtɚ/ /ˈɹuːtə(ɹ)/ n
Router
device that connects local area networks to form a larger internet
device that directs packets of information

router /ˈɹaʊtɚ/ /ˈɹuːtə(ɹ)/ n
Oberfräse
power tool

routine /ɹuːˈtiːn/ adj
routinemäßig
according to established procedure
regular; habitual

routine /ɹuːˈtiːn/ n
Routine
computing: set of instructions designed to perform a specific task
course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure
set of normal procedures, often performed mechanically

roux /ɹuː/ n
Mehlschwitze
mixture of fat (usually butter) and flour used to thicken sauces and stews

roué /ˈɹuːeɪ/ n
Lustmolch Roué
A debauched or lecherous person

rove /ɹoʊv/ /ɹəʊv/ v
herumtreiben umherschweifen
to wander about at random

rover n
Nomade Vagabund Wanderer Weltenbummler
one who roves

rovibronic adj
rovibronisch

roving /ˈɹowvɪŋ/ adj
umherschweifend
wandering

row /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
Zeile Reihe
in a table
Reihe
line of objects

row /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
Aufruhr Donnerwetter Klamauk Krach Krakeel Krawall
continual loud noise
Stunk Auseinandersetzung Prügelei Radau Schlägerei
noisy argument

row /ɹaʊ/ /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ v
rudern
transitive:to propel over water using oars

rowan /ˈɹaʊ.ən/ /ˈɹəʊ.ən/ n
Eberesche Vogelbeere
Sorbus aucuparia
Mehlbeere Eberesche
tree or shrub of the genus Sorbus

rowboat n
Ruderboot
small boat that is rowed

rowdy /ˈɹaʊdi/ adj
aufrührerisch polternd ungeschlacht ungestüm
rough and disorderly

rowdy /ˈɹaʊdi/ n
Randalierer Schläger Unruhestifter Energiebündel Hooligan Krakeeler
boisterous person

rowel /ˈɹoʊəl/ n
Spornrädchen
small spiked wheel on the end of a spur

rowhouse n
Reihenhaus Reiheneinfamilienhaus
house

rowing n
Rudern
the sport
action of the verb "to row"

rowlock /ˈɹɑlək/ /ˈɹɒlək/ /ˈɹʌlək/ n
Dolle
support for an oar

royal /ˈɹɔɪəl/ adj
königlich
of or relating to a monarch or their family

royal /ˈɹɔɪəl/ n
Royalsegel
nautical: a sail

royal family n
königliche Familie
family of the ruling sovereign of a country or state

royal flush n
Royal Flush
ace-high straight flush

royal jelly n
Bienenköniginnenfuttersaft Weiselfuttersaft Futtersaft Gelée royale Königinfuttersaft Königinnenfuttersaft
substance secreted by bees

royal penguin n
Haubenpinguin
Eudyptes schlegeli

royal road n
Königsweg
easy way

royalism /ˈɹɔɪəlɪzm/ n
Königstreue Königtum Royalismus
advocacy of a king or royal house

royalist n
Königstreue Königstreuer Royalist Royalistin
supporter of monarchy

royalty /ˈɹɔɪəlti/ n
Nutzungsgebühr
payment for exploiting mineral rights
Tantieme
payment made to owner of intellectual property

rub /ɹʌb/ v
sich ablaufen sich abreiben sich abscheuern
to be rubbed against something
reiben abreiben
to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area
abreiben reiben
to rub something against (a second thing)
aufpolieren polieren putzen
to scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse
einreiben
to spread a substance thinly over; to smear

rub off on v
auf jemanden abfärben
(of behavior, etc.) to be acquired by or transferred to (someone)

rub out v
ausradieren
ausradieren wegwischen
delete or erase by rubbing

rub salt in the wound v
Finger auf die Wunde legen
to make an injury feel worse

rubber /ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌbɚ/ n
Gummi Kondom Prä­ser­va­tiv
condom
Gummi Kautschuk
pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree
synthetic materials with the same properties
Gummi
tires

rubber duck n
Gummiente Quietscheentchen Quietscheente
toy shaped like a duck

rubber plant n
Gummibaum
Ficus elastica

rubber room n
Gummizelle
cell lined with cushions

rubber stamp n
Gummistempel Stempel
piece of rubber to make an imprint

rubber tree n
Kautschukbaum
Hevea brasiliensis

rubberneck n
Gaffer Gafferin Schaulustiger
someone who engages in rubbernecking, or turning and staring

rubberneck v
gaffen sich den Hals verrenken
to watch by craning the neck

rubbernecker /ˈrʌbə(r)ˌnɛkə(r)/ n
Gaffer
spectator of accidents

rubbernecking n
Gaffen
slowing down to see the scene of an accident
Gaffen Spannen
unseemly act of observation

rubbish /ˈɹʌbɪʃ/ interjection
Müll
used to express that something is exceedingly bad
Quatsch
used to express that what was recently said is nonsense or untrue

rubbish /ˈɹʌbɪʃ/ n
Blödsinn Quatsch Unsinn
nonsense

rubble /ˈɹʌb.əl/ n
Schutt
the broken remains of an object, usually rock or masonry

rubella /ɹuːˈbɛlə/ n
Röteln
disease caused by the Rubella virus infecting the respiratory tract

rubidium /ˌɹuːˈbɪd.i.əm/ n
Rubidium
element with atomic number 37

ruble /ɹuːbəl/ n
Rubel
Russian monetary unit

rubric /ˈɹuːbɹɪk/ n
Rubrik
category or classification
heading in a book highlighted in red

ruby [ˈɹuːbi] adj
rubinrot tiefrot weinrot
of a deep red colour

ruby [ˈɹuːbi] n
Rubinrot Weinrot
colour
Rubin
type of gem

rucksack /ˈɹʌkˌsæk/ n
Rucksack
a bag carried on the back

ruckus /ˈɹʌkəs/ n
Affentheater Spektakel Theater Tohuwabohu Tumult Wirrwarr
A noisy disturbance and/or commotion

rudd /ɹʌd/ n
Rotfeder
fish Scardinius erythrophthalmus

rudder /ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌdɚ/ n
Ruder Steuerruder
control surface of an aircraft
Ruder Steuer Steuerruder
underwater vane used to steer a vessel

ruddy /ˈɹʌdi/ adj
verdammt verflixt
a mild intensifier
rot rötlich
reddish

ruddy turnstone n
Steinwälzer
Arenaria interpres

rude /ɹud/ /ɹuːd/ /ɹʉːd/ adj
grob frech unhöflich unverschämt garstig
bad-mannered

rudeness n
grobe Bemerkung grobes Benehmen unhöfliches Benehmen
a rude remark or behaviour
Grobheit Unhöflichkeit
property of being rude

rudiment /ˈɹuːdɪmənt/ n
Überbleibsel
biology: body part that has no function left
Rudiment Grundlage
fundamental principle or skill
Ansatz
sthg. in undeveloped form

rudimentarily adv
ansatzweise im Ansatz rudimentär
in a rudimentary fashion

rudimentary /ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/ adj
rudimentär elementar
basic; minimal

rue /ɹuː/ n
Raute Gartenraute Gertrudenkraut Gnadenkraut Kreuzraute Totenkraut
any of various perennial shrubs

rue /ɹuː/ v
bereuen
to repent or regret a past action or event

ruff /ɹəf/ /ɹʌf/ n
Halskrause
circular frill or ruffle on a garment
Kampfläufer
the bird Philomachus pugnax (syn. Calidris pugnax)

ruffe n
Kaulbarsch
fish of the genus Gymnocephalus

ruffed grouse n
Kragenhuhn
game bird

ruffle /ˈɹʌfəl/ n
Krause Rüsche
strip of fabric

rufous-bellied kookaburra n
Rotbauchliest
Dacelo gaudichaud

rufous-capped antshrike n
Rotscheitel-Wollrücken
Thamnophilus ruficapillus

rufous-naped tit n
Fichtenmeise
Periparus rufonuchalis

rufous-winged antshrike n
Rostflügel-Ameisenwürger
Thamnophilus torquatus

rug /ɹʌɡ/ n
Teppich Brücke
partial floor covering

rugby /ˈɹʌɡbi/ n
Rugby
a sport where players can hold or kick an ovoid ball

rugby player n
Rugbyspieler
one who plays rugby

rugby sevens n
7er-Rugby
a sport where players can hold or kick an ovoid ball

ruin /ˈɹu.ɪn/ /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ n
Ruine
remains of destroyed construction
Ruin
something which leads to serious troubles
Ruin Ruine
the state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed

ruin /ˈɹu.ɪn/ /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ v
ruinieren auf die Knie zwingen vernichten
to cause the economical ruin of
ruinieren zerstören kaputtmachen vernichten
to destroy
ruinieren kaputtmachen verderben
to spoil

ruination n
Verderben Vernichtung
act of ruining
Verderben
state of being ruined

rule /ɹuːl/ n
Regel
regulation
Herrschaft
the act of ruling

rule /ɹuːl/ v
regieren beherrschen
to regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over

rule of law n
Rechtsstaat Rechtstaatlichkeit
the doctrine that no individual is above the law

rule of thumb n
Faustregel Daumenregel Pi mal Daumen
general guideline rather than a strict rule

rule out v
ausschließen
to make something impossible

ruler /ˈɹulɚ/ /ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)/ n
Lineal
measuring or drawing device
Herrscher
person who rules or governs

rulership /ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)ʃɪp/ n
Herrschaft
where one rules over others

rules are made to be broken proverb
Regeln sind da, um gebrochen zu werden
it is acceptable to break rules

ruling pen n
Reißfeder
a drawing instrument

rum /ɹʌm/ n
Rum
distilled spirit

rumba n
Rumba
dance

rumba v
Rumba tanzen
to dance rumba

rumble /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/ n
Grollen Poltern Rumpeln
low, heavy, continuous sound
Schlägerei
street fight or brawl

rumble /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/ v
knurren rumpeln
to make a low pitched noise

rumen /ˈɹu.mən/ n
Pansen Wanst
first stomach of ruminants

ruminant /ˈɹuːmɪnənt/ adj
wiederkäuend
chewing cud

ruminant /ˈɹuːmɪnənt/ n
Wiederkäuer
artiodactyl ungulate mammal which chews cud

ruminate /ˈɹumɪneɪt/ v
wiederkäuen
to chew cud
grübeln
to meditate

rummage /ˈɹʌm.ɪdʒ/ v
stöbern wühlen
to hastily search for
durchwühlen
to search something thoroughly and with disregard
to search something which contains many items

rummage sale n
Flohmarkt Trödel Trödelmarkt
informal sale

rummy /ˈɹʌmi/ /ˈɹʌmɪ/ n
Rommé Rommee
card game

rumor /ˈɹumɚ/ /ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/ n
Gerücht
statement or claim from no known reliable source
Gerede Gerüchte
uncountable: information

rumor mill n
Gerüchteküche
originator or promulgator of gossip

rumour has it phraseologicalUnit
Gerücht sagen
there is a rumor that...

rump /ˈɹʌmp/ n
Gesäß
the buttocks
Kruppe
the hindquarters of an animal

rump steak n
Rumpsteak

rumple v
zerknittern
to make wrinkled

rumpus n
Krach Rabatz
noise and confusion

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ n
Lauf
the act of running
Laufmasche
unravelled stitches

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ v
kandidieren
to be a candidate in an election
gehen verlaufen
to extend in space or through a range
fließen rennen
to flow
überfahren
to go through without stopping
laufen rennen
to move quickly on two feet

run aground v
auf Grund laufen auf Grund laufen lassen auf Grund setzen auflaufen
to be immobilized by shallow water

run along v
gehen
to leave

run amok v
Amok laufen
run amok

run away v
davonlaufen wegrennen
to flee by running
ausreißen durchbrennen
to leave home

run down v
lästern spotten
to criticise
überfahren
to hit someone with a car or other vehicle and injure or kill them

run dry v
versiegen vertrocknen
become dry

run for one's money n
eine echte Herausforderung für jemanden eine ernsthafte Konkurrenz für jemanden
a difficult challenge for the person indicated

run in the family v
in der Familie liegen
to be observed in several generations

run over v
überfahren
to drive over, causing injury or death

run time n
Laufzeit
time during which a program is executing

run up v
anhäufen
to accumulate
hochziehen
to erect hastily

run-down adj
heruntergekommen
of a person: tired and exhausted

run-of-the-mill adj
Stange nullachtfünfzehn von der Stange
ordinary

run-of-the-river n
Laufwasser
(hydroelectric plant) having little or no water storage

run-up n
Vorfeld
(UK) a period of time just before an important event
Anstieg
an increase in the value or amount of something
Anlauf
the approach run of a highjumper or other athlete in order to gather speed or momentum

runaway /ˈɹʌnəweɪ/ n
Ausreißer
a person or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions

rune /ɹuːn/ n
Rune Runenbuchstabe Runenzeichen
letter or character

runestone n
Runenstein
stone with a runic inscription

rung /ɹʌŋ/ n
Querstab
crosspiece between chair legs
Sprosse Leitersprosse
ladder step

runic /ˈɹuːnɪk/ adj
runisch
of, pertaining to, or written using runes

runner /ˈɹʌnə/ /ˈɹʌnɚ/ n
Läufer
long, narrow carpet for a high traffic area
Kufe
mechanical part intended for wheels to run on or to slide against another surface
Läufer Läuferin
somebody who runs, who moves at a fast pace
Tischläufer
strip of fabric used to decorate a table
Laufschuh
type of soft-soled shoe

runner bean n
Feuerbohne

runner-up /ˌɹʌn.əˈɹʌp/ /ˌɹʌn.ɚˈʌp/ n
Zweite Zweiter Vizemeister Vizemeisterin Zweitplacierte Zweitplacierter
the person who finishes second

running /ˈɹʌnɪŋ/ adj
eiternd nässend
discharging pus
laufend
discharging snot or mucus
present, current

running /ˈɹʌnɪŋ/ n
Laufen Laufsport
sport
Laufen Rennen
the action of the verb to run

running back n
Running Back Runningback
type of offensive back

running board n
Trittbrett
step under the car door

running gear n
Fahrwerk
wheels, suspension, steering, powertrain and chassis

running joke n
Dauerwitz Running Gag Witz ohne Ende
running joke

running text n
Fließtext Lauftext fortlaufender Text
body of text

running the gauntlet n
Spießrutenlauf Spießrutenlaufen
physical punishment by which a person is compelled to run through a double line of soldiers who attempt to strike him as they pass

running water n
fließend Wasser
water from taps

runny nose n
Schnupfen Triefnase
condition of discharge of mucus from the nose

runoff n
Abfluss
portion of precipitation or irrigation which does not infiltrate
Stichwahl
second or further round of an indecisive election

runt /ˈɹʌnt/ n
Kümmerer Kümmerling Zwerg
the smallest or the weakest animal of a litter or a pack
Kümmerer Kümmerling Winzling Zwerg
undersized or stunted plant, animal or person

runway /ˈɹʌnweɪ/ /ˈɹʌnˌweɪ/ n
Landebahn Startbahn SLB Start- und Landebahn
(aviation) strip for airplanes to land on or take off from
Flussbett
stream bed
Laufsteg
walkway extending from a stage

rupee /ɹuˈpi/ /ˌɹuːˈpiː/ n
Rupie
monetary currency

rupture /ˈɹʌptʃə/ n
Bruch
burst or split
social break
Zerreißen
failure mode

rural /ˈɹʊəɹəl/ /ˈɹʊɹəl/ adj
ländlich dörflich
pertaining to non-urban areas

rusa deer n
Mähnenhirsch
Cervus timorensis

rusalka n
Rusalka Russalka
female water spirit that leads handsome men to their deaths

ruse /ɹuz/ /ɹuːz/ n
Kniff List
action intended to deceive

rush /ɹʌʃ/ n
Binse
plant
Eile Hast
haste
Rausch
pleasurable sensation experienced after use of a stimulant
Vorwärtsstürmen
sudden forward motion

rush /ɹʌʃ/ v
überfallen
attack swiftly and without warning to
hetzen
cause someone to act with unusual haste
cause something or someone to move with unusual haste
rauschen
flow rapidly and often noisily
beeilen eilen flitzen hetzen
hurry
übereilen
perform something with great haste

rush hour n
Stoßzeit Hauptverkehrszeit Rushhour
times of day when traffic jams are commonplace, principally due to commuting

rusk /ɹʌsk/ n
Zwieback
light, soft bread, often toasted or crisped in an oven

russet /ˈɹʌsɪt/ adj
rostbraun
color

russet /ˈɹʌsɪt/ n
Renette
apple

rust /ɹʌst/ n
Rostbraun
colour
Rost Schwarzrost Weizenbraunrost
plant disease
Rost
result of oxidation

rust /ɹʌst/ v
rosten verrosten
to oxidise

rustbucket n
Rostlaube
old, neglected vehicle

rustic /ˈɹʌstɪk/ adj
rustikal
country-styled

rusticate v
exmatrikulieren zwangsexmatrikulieren
suspend or expel from a college or university
aufs Land ziehen
to go to reside in the country

rustle /ˈɹʌsəl/ n
Knistern Rascheln Rauschen
soft crackling sound

rustle /ˈɹʌsəl/ v
rauschen knistern rascheln
to move (something) with a soft crackling sound

rustler n
Viehdieb Viehdiebin
cattle thief

rustproof adj
rostbeständig rostfest rostfrei
resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion

rusty /ˈɹʌsti/ adj
rostig eingerostet rostfarben
rostig verrostet
affected by rust

rusty-spotted cat n
Rostkatze
Prionailurus rubiginosus

rut /ɹʌt/ n
Brunst Brunft
sexual desire or oestrus
Trott
fixed routine, procedure, line of conduct, thought or feeling
Furche Spur Spurrille
furrow, groove, or track worn in the ground

rut /ɹʌt/ v
brunften brunsten
To be in the annual rut
furchen
make a furrow

rutabaga /ˈɹutəˌbeɪɡə/ n
Kohlrübe Steckrübe schwedische Rübe
edible root

ruthenium /ɹuːˈθiːniəm/ n
Ruthenium
chemical element

rutherfordium /ˌɹʌðəɹˈfɔːɹdiəm/ n
Rutherfordium
chemical element

ruthless /ˈɹuːθləs/ adj
unbarmherzig ruchlos
without pity or compassion

ruthlessly /ˈɹuːθ.ləs.li/ adv
ruchlos rücksichtslos unbarmherzig unerbittlich
in a ruthless manner

rutile n
Rutil
the most frequent of the three polymorphs of titanium dioxide

rutting season n
Brunftzeit Brunstzeit
season for rutting

rye /ɹaɪ/ n
Roggen
the grass Secale cereale or its grains as food

rye bread n
Roggenbrot Pumpernickel Schwarzbrot
type of bread

ryegrass n
Lolch Weidelgras

ryokan n
Ryokan
a traditional Japanese hotel

rösti /ˈɹɔsti/ /ˈɹɜːstɪ/ n
Rösti Röschti
traditional dish in Germanophone Switzerland made from fried potatoes

s.t. conjunction
so dass
such that

sabbatical adj
sabbatlich
relating to the Sabbath

sabbatical n
Sabbatjahr Langzeiturlaub Sabbatical Studienurlaub
extended period of leave

sabbatize v
den Sabbat einhalten den Sabbat halten den Sabbat heilig halten den Sabbat heiligen
to sanctify, keep or observe the Sabbath

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ adj
schwarz
of black colour on a coat of arms

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ n
Zobel
animal
fur
Schwarz
heraldic colour

sablefish n
Kohlenfisch
Anoplopoma fimbria

sabotage /ˈsæbətɑʒ/ n
Sabotage
act with intent to injure
deliberate action of subversion, obstruction, disruption, destruction

sabotage /ˈsæbətɑʒ/ v
sabotieren
deliberate destruction to prevent success

saboteur /ˌsæbəˈtɜː(ɹ)/ n
Saboteur
a person who intentionally causes the destruction of property

sabre /ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈseɪ.bɚ/ n
Säbel
light sword, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point
modern fencing sword modeled after the sabre

sabre saw n
Säbelsäge Tigersäge
portable electric jigsaw

sabre-rattling n
Säbelrasseln
display of military power as an implied threat
figuratively: any threat

sabre-toothed adj
Säbelzahn-
having massive curved upper canine teeth

sabre-toothed tiger n
Säbelzahnkatze Säbelzahntiger
prehistoric cat

saccade /səˈkɑːd/ n
Sakkade
rapid jerky movement of the eye

saccharification n
Verzuckerung
hydrolysis of soluble polysaccharides

saccharify v
verzuckern
convert soluble polysaccharides

saccharin /ˈsækəɹɪn/ n
Saccharin
white crystalline powder

saccharine /ˈsækəɹaɪn/ /ˈsækəɹɪn/ adj
süßlich
excessively sweet
ridiculously sentimental

sachet /ˈsaʃeɪ/ n
Duftkissen Sachet
cheesecloth bag of herbs and/or spices
Portionspackung Probepackung Päckchen [[Portionsbeutel|-beutel]] [[Portionstüte|-tüte]] [[Probebeutel|-beutel]]
small, sealed packet

sack /sæk/ n
Sack voll Sackvoll
amount that can be put in a sack
Sack Beutel Papiersack Tüte
bag for commodities or items
Sack
successful tackle of the quarterback

sack /sæk/ v
plündern
to plunder

sack race n
Sackhüpfen
type of children's game

sackbut n
Barockposaune Renaissanceposaune Sackbut Posaune
brass instrument

sackcloth n
Sackleinen
cloth

sacker n
Plünderer
someone who plunders

sacral /ˈseɪkɹəl/ adj
Kreuzbein sakral
(anatomy) of the sacrum
sakral
sacred

sacrament /ˈsækɹəmənt/ n
Sakrament
sacred act or ceremony

sacramental n
Sakramentale
an object or action which spiritually aids its faithful users

sacred /ˈseɪkəd/ /ˈseɪkɹɪd/ adj
heilig
made holy

sacred fir n
Heilige Tanne
Abies religiosa

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ n
Opfer
something sacrificed

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ v
opfern
to give away something valuable in order to gain something else of value
to offer as a gift to a deity

sacrificer n
Opferer Opfererin Opfernde Opfernder Opferpriester Opferpriesterin
someone who sacrifices

sacrificial anode n
Opferanode
piece of corrodible metal

sacrificial lamb n
Opferlamm
lamb

sacrilege n
Sakrileg
desecration, profanation, misuse or violation of something sacred

sacrilegious /sæk.ɹəˈlɪdʒ.əs/ adj
gotteslästerlich
committing sacrilege

sacristan n
Küster Küsterin
person who maintains the sacristy

sacristy n
Sakristei
room in a church

sacrosanct /ˈsæk.ɹoʊˌsæŋkt/ adj
sakrosankt unantastbar
beyond alteration, criticism, or interference, especially due to religious sanction; inviolable
heilig hochheilig sakrosankt
sacred, very holy

sacrosanctity n
Hochheiligkeit Sakrosanktheit Unantastbarkeit
quality of being sacrosanct

sacrosanctness n
Hochheiligkeit Sakrosanktheit Unantastbarkeit
property or quality of being sacrosanct

sacrum n
Kreuzbein
bone at the base of the spine

sad /sæd/ adj
traurig
feeling sorrow
trist
of colours: dark, sombre, dull

sadden /ˈsædən/ v
betrüben traurig werden
become sad or unhappy
betrüben
make sad or unhappy

saddle /ˈsædəl/ n
Rücken
cut of meat
Sattel
seat on a bicycle etc
seat on an animal
low point, in the shape of a saddle, between two hills
harness saddle on an animal

saddle /ˈsædəl/ v
aufhalsen
to burden
aufsatteln
to get into a saddle
besatteln satteln
to put a saddle on

saddle point n
Sattelpunkt
geometry
game theory

saddle roof n
Satteldach
roof with gable at each end

saddlebag /sædəlˈbæɡ/ n
Satteltasche
covered pouch

saddlecloth n
Satteldecke
blanket placed under a saddle

saddler n
Sattler Sattelmacher
someone who makes and repairs saddles

sadism /seɪdɪzəm/ n
Sadismus
psychology: the enjoyment of inflicting pain or humiliation
deliberate cruelty
sexual gratification from inflicting pain or humiliation, or watching it inflicted

sadist /ˈseɪdɪst/ n
Sadist Sadistin
one who derives pleasure through cruelty or pain to others

sadistic /səˈdɪstɪk/ adj
sadistisch
of a person

sadly /ˈsadli/ adv
traurig traurigerweise
in a sad manner

sadness /ˈsædnəs/ n
Traurigkeit
state/emotion

sadomasochism /seɪdəʊˈmæsəkɪzəm/ n
Sadomasochismus
practices of sadism and masochism collectively

safari /səˈfɑːɹ.i/ n
Safari
a trip into any undeveloped area

safe /seɪf/ adj
sicher
free from risk
providing protection from danger
properly secured
sicher gefahrlos
not in danger

safe /seɪf/ n
Safe Tresor Geldschrank
box in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping

safe and sound adj
gesund und munter wohlbehalten ganz und heil
having come to no harm

safe mode n
abgesicherter Modus
(computing) troubleshooting mode

safe room n
Panikraum

safe sex n
geschützter Sex safer Sex
sexual activity that minize risks

safe-conduct n
freies Geleit
document

safecracker n
Geldschrankknacker
translation one who practices safecracking

safeguard n
Schutz Sicherung
something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense

safehouse n
konspirative Wohnung
secure location

safety /ˈseɪfti/ n
Safety
American football: defensive player
American football: instance of a player being sacked or tackled in the end zone
Sicherheit Gefahrlosigkeit
condition or feeling of being safe
Griffsicherung
mechanism to prevent accidental firing

safety glass n
Sicherheitsglas
type of glass

safety glasses n
Schutzbrille
glasses for protecting the eyes

safety pin n
Sicherheitsnadel
pin in the form of a clasp

safety valve n
Sicherheitsventil
a relief valve set to open at a pressure below that at which a container would burst

safety-conscious adj
sicherheitsbewusst
aware of the need for safety

safflower /ˈsæfˌlaʊə(ɹ)/ n
Färberdistel
plant

saffron /ˈsæfɹən/ adj
safranfarbig safrangelb
having an orange-yellow colour

saffron /ˈsæfɹən/ n
Safranfarbe Safrangelb
colour
Safran
spice
plant
dye

saga /ˈsɑːɡə/ n
Saga
Old Norse Icelandic prose
Sage
long epic story

sagacious /səˈɡeɪʃəs/ adj
klug scharfsinnig weise
having or showing keen discernment

sagacity /səˈɡæsəti/ n
Weisheit
quality of being sage

saganaki /ˌsæɡəˈnɑːki/ /ˌsɑɡəˈnɑki/ n
Saganaki
a Greek dish cooked in a frying pan, espescially a cheese appetizer

sage /seɪdʒ/ adj
weise
wise

sage /seɪdʒ/ n
Weise Weiser
wise person
Salbei
plant
herb used in cooking

sage grouse n
Beifußhuhn
Centrocercus urophasianus

sago n
Sago
a powdered starch obtained from certain palms used as a food thickener
any of the palms from which sago is extracted

saguaro n
Saguaro
large cactus

said and done adj
gesagt getan
agreed to and accomplished or finished

saiga n
Saiga
antelope

sail /seɪl/ n
Segel
a piece of fabric attached to a boat
Törn
a trip in a boat
Windmühlenflügel
the blade of a windmill

sail /seɪl/ v
segeln
to ride in a boat, especially sailboat
to move briskly and gracefully through the air
to move briskly

sailboat /ˈseɪlˌboʊt/ /ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/ n
Segelboot Kutter
a boat propelled by a sail

sailcloth n
Segeltuch
fabric

sailing /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/ adj
segeln
travelling by ship

sailing /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/ n
Segeln
motion across water

sailing ship n
Segelschiff
type of ship

sailmaker n
Segelmacher
occupation

sailor /ˈseɪlə/ /ˈseɪlɚ/ n
Seemann Matrose
worker on a ship, seaman

sainfoin /ˈseɪnfɔɪn/ n
Esparsette
perennial herbs

saint /seɪnt/ /sən(t)/ n
Heilige Heiliger
(figuratively) a person with positive qualities
Heiliger Heilige
person proclaimed as saint

saint's day n
Heiligenfest
saint's day

sake /seɪk/ n
Sake
Japanese rice wine

sake /seɪk/ /sɑːkeɪ/ /sɑːki/ n
Willen

saker /ˈseɪkə/ n
Sakerfalke
falcon

sakura n
Kirschblüte Sakura
blossom of the Japanese cherry tree

sal ammoniac n
Salmiak
rare mineral

salaam interjection
salem
a Muslim greeting

salaam alaikum interjection
as-salamu alaikum
peace be upon you }}

salacious /səˈleɪ.ʃəs/ adj
lüstern schmutzig
lascivious, bawdy, obscene, lewd
anzüglich aufreizend heiß schlüpfrig
promoting sexual desire or lust

salad /ˈsæləd/ n
Salat
food

salad dodger n
Salatverschmäher
one who does not normally eat salad

salad fork n
Salatgabel
fork intended for use when eating salad

salad spinner n
Salatschleuder
tool

salamander /ˈsæləˌmændə/ /ˈsæləˌmændɚ/ /ˈsæləˌmɑːndə/ n
Salamander
amphibian
mythical creature
small broiler
metal utensil

salami [səˈlɑːmɪ] n
Salami
sausage

salami tactics n
Salamitaktik
piecemeal removal

salami technique n
Salamitaktik
reach a goal using small steps

salary /ˈsælɚi/ n
Gehalt Lohn
fixed amount of money paid on monthly or annual basis

salat n
(islamisches) Pflichtgebet Salat
Islamic prayer

sale /seɪl/ n
Auktion Verkauf
act of putting up for auction to the highest bidder
Verkauf
exchange of goods or services for currency or credit
Ausverkauf Schlussverkauf
sale of goods at reduced prices

saleable /ˈseɪləbl̩/ adj
verkäuflich
suitable for sale

sales pitch n
Verkaufstaktik Verkaufstechnik
presentation to persuade a customer

sales slip n
Kassenzettel
receipt for a purchase

salesman n
Verkäufer
man whose job it is to sell things

salesperson n
Verkäuferin Verkäufer
person who sells

saleswoman n
Verkäuferin
woman whose occupation is to sell things

salience /ˈseɪlˌɪiɛns/ n
Hervorspringen
condition of being salient
Salienz perzeptuelle Prominenz
highlight; perceptual prominence, or likelihood of being noticed

salient /ˈseɪ.ljənt/ /ˈseɪljənt/ adj
hervorstechend wesentlich
worthy of note

saline /ˈseɪ.laɪn/ /ˈseɪliːn/ adj
salzhaltig
salty

saline solution n
Kochsalzlösung Salzlösung
solution

saliva /səˈlaɪvə/ n
Speichel
liquid secreted into the mouth

salivary /ˈsælɪˌvɛɹi/ adj
Speichel
of or pertaining to saliva

salivary gland n
Speicheldrüse
Any of exocrine glands producing saliva to break down carbohydrates in food enzymatically

salivate /ˈsælɪveɪt/ v
geifern sabbern speicheln
to produce saliva
geifern keifen
to show eager anticipation

sally /ˈsæli/ n
Weidengerte
a willow rod
Ausfall
a sortie
a sudden rushing forth
Ausflug
an excursion or side trip

salmon /ˈsælmən/ /ˈsæmən/ /ˈsɑmən/ adj
lachsfarben
colour

salmon /ˈsælmən/ /ˈsæmən/ /ˈsɑmən/ n
lachsfarbig lachsrosa lachsrot
colour
Lachs
fish

salmonella /ˌsæl.məˈnɛl.ə/ /ˌsæməˈnɛlə/ n
Salmonelle
any of several rod-shaped bacteria, of the genus Salmonella

salo n
Salo
non-rendered pig fat

salon /səˈlɒn/ n
Saal
Saal Salon Halle
large room

salp n
Salpe
free-swimming tunicate of the genus Salpa

salt /sɒɯt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ adj
salzig

salt /sɒɯt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ n
Salz
compound of an acid and a base
additional bytes inserted into an encryption
Salz Kochsalz
sodium chloride

salt /sɒɯt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ v
salzen
to add salt to

salt cellar n
Salzstreuer Salzfässchen
container holding salt for use in the kitchen or on a dining table

salt cod n
Klippfisch
Cod that has been dried and salted

salt lake n
Salzsee
body of water with a high concentration of salts

salt lick n
Leckstein Salzlecke
block of salt

salt marsh n
Salzmarsch Salzwiese
marsh of saline water

salt of the earth n
Salz der Erde
a decent, dependable person

salt shaker n
Salzstreuer Salzfässchen
a small container designed to hold salt and facilitate sprinkling

salt water n
Salzwasser
any water containing dissolved salt

saltbush /ˈsɒltbʊʃ/ /ˈsɔːltˌbʊʃ/ n
Melde
plant of the genus Atriplex

salted adj
gesalzen
to which salt has been added

saltfree adj
salzfrei

saltine n
Cracker
salty cracker

saltless adj
salzlos
free of salt

saltspoon n
Salzlöffel
small spoon for salt

saltworks n
Salzwerk
salt works

salty /ˈsɒl.ti/ adj
salzhaltig salzig
containing salt
salzig
tasting of salt

salubrious /səˈluː.bɹiː.əs/ adj
heilsam bekömmlich zuträglich
promoting health

salubrity n
Heilsamkeit
The quality of being salubrious

salutation n
Anrede
greeting
Titel
title

salute /səˈl(j)uːt/ /səˈlut/ n
Salut

salute /səˈl(j)uːt/ /səˈlut/ v
salutieren

salutiferous /sæljʊˈtɪfɛɹəs/ adj
heilbringend
healthy or health-giving

salvage /ˈsælvɪdʒ/ v
retten
to put to use
bergen retten
to rescue

salvageable adj
zu retten sein
capable of being salvaged

salvation /sælˈveɪʃən/ n
Erlösung Rettung
the process of being saved (religion)

salve /sælv/ n
Salbe Balsam
ointment, cream or balm

salvo /ˈsælvoʊ/ /ˈsælvəʊ/ n
Salve
concentrated fire from pieces of artillery
any volley, as in an argument or debate
salute paid by a simultaneous firing of a number of cannons

samara /ˈsæmərə/ n
Flügelnuss
winged indehiscent fruit of trees such as the ash, elm or maple

samarium /səˈmæɹɪəm/ n
Samarium
chemical element

samba /ˈsɑmbə/ n
Samba
Brazilian ballroom dance

sambadrome /ˈsæmbədɹəʊm/ n
Sambódromo Sambodromo
exhibition place for samba schools in Brazil

sambuca /samˈbjuːkə/ /samˈbʊkə/ /sæmˈb(j)ukə/ /sæmˈbukə/ n
Sambuca
Italian liqueur made from elderberries and flavoured with licorice

same /seɪm/ adj
derselbe selbe
not different as regards self; identical
derselbe gleich
similar, alike

same /seɪm/ pronoun
derselbe
the identical thing

same old story n
die selbe Leier
the repetition of an annoying occurrence

same sex n
gleiches Geschlecht
the same gender to which one is referring

same to you phraseologicalUnit
gleichfalls auch so ebenfalls
I wish to you what you have just wished to me

same-sex adj
gleichgeschlechtlich
of or relating to homosexual men or women
gleichen Geschlechts
restricted to members of a single sex

sameness /ˈseɪmnəs/ n
Gleichförmigkeit
a tiring lack of variety
Gleichartigkeit Gleichheit
quality of being the same

samey adj
irgendwie gleich irgendwie ähnlich
without variety

samizdat /ˈsæmɪzdæt/ n
Samisdat Samizdat
underground publishing

samovar n
Samowar
metal urn with a spigot, for boiling water for making tea

sampan n
Sampan chinesisches Wohnboot
Chinese boat

samphire /ˈsæm.faɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
Queller Glasschmelz
marsh samphire

sample /sæːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ n
Muster Probe
part taken for inspection
Stichprobe
statistics

sample /sæːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ v
kosten probieren
to take or to test a sample or samples of

sampling n
Abtastung
measurement, at regular intervals, of the amplitude of a varying waveform in order to convert it to digital form

samurai /ˈsæm(j)ʊɹaɪ/ /ˈsæməˌɹaɪ/ n
Samurai
feudal Japanese warrior

sanation n
Heilung
act of healing or curing

sanatorium n
Sanatorium Sanatorien
institution that treats chronic diseases, and provides supervised recuperation and convalescence

sanctifier n
Heiligmacher Heiligmacherin
one who sanctifies (makes holy)

sanctify /ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ/ v
heiligen
to make holy

sanctimonious /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/ adj
scheinheilig frömmelnd
making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ n
Billigung Sanktionierung
approval, by an authority, that makes something valid
Sanktion
penalty, coercive measure
Sanktionierung
stipulation specifying the above

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ v
Sanktion

sanctuary /ˈsæŋktjʊəɹi/ /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃuˌɛɹi/ n
Herberge Zuflucht
place of safety or protection
Asyl
state of being protected

sanctuary city n
Zufluchtsstadt
sanctuary city

sanctum sanctorum n
Allerheiligste
Holy of Holies

sand /sænd/ n
Sandstrand Sand
beach
Sand Sandfarbe
colour
Sand
finely ground rock

sand /sænd/ v
schmirgeln schleifen
to abrade with sand or sandpaper
mit Sand bedecken versanden
to cover with sand

sand cat n
Sandkatze
small wild cat

sand down v
abschmirgeln schmirgeln
treat or polish with sandpaper

sand dune n
Wanderdüne
mound of windblown sand

sand flea n
Strandfloh
a crustacean that lives in sand on beaches

sand martin n
Uferschwalbe
bird

sandal /sændəl/ n
Sandale
type of footwear

sandalwood /ˈsandəlwʊd/ n
Sandelholz Santalholz Santelholz
any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum
the aromatic heartwood of the trees of the genus Santalum

sandbag n
Sandsack
a bag filled with sand

sandbank n
Sandbank
ridge of sand

sandbar n
Sandbank
ridge of sand

sandbox /ˈsændbɑks/ /ˈsændbɒks/ n
Sandkasten Sandkiste
box with sand for children
Sandbox
isolated program execution area
Spielwiese Sandkasten
wiki sandbox

sandcastle n
Sandburg
a sculpture made of sand and resembling a miniature castle

sander /ˈsændɚ/ n
Sandstreuer
device which spreads sand to improve traction
Schleifmaschine
machine for sanding

sanderling n
Sanderling
Calidris alba

sandfly n
Sandfliege
fly of Lutzomyia or Phlebotomus

sandgrouse /ˈsændˌɡɹaʊs/ n
Flughuhn
birds in the family Pteroclididae

sandhi /ˈsɑndi/ /ˈsʌndi/ n
Sandhi
phonological process

sandhill crane n
Kanadakranich
Grus canadensis

sanding sheet n
Schleifpapierbogen
sheet of sanding paper

sandman /ˈsænd.mæn/ n
Sandmann Sandmännchen
figure who brings good sleep and dreams

sandpaper /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ n
Schleifpapierbogen
a sheet
Schleifpapier Sandpapier Schmirgelpapier
paper coated with abrasive material

sandpaper /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ v
abschleifen abschmirgeln
to polish or grind a surface

sandpiper /ˈsænd.paɪpə/ /ˈsænd.paɪpɚ/ n
Wasserläufer Strandläufer
bird of the family Scolopacidae

sandpit /sændpɪt/ n
Sandkasten
children's play area

sandstone /ˈsændˌstoʊn/ /ˈsændˌstəʊn/ n
Sandstein
sand/clay sedimentary rock

sandstorm n
Sandsturm
strong wind carrying clouds of sand

sandthorn /ˈsænd.θɔɹn/ /ˈsænd.θɔːn/ n
Sanddorn
Hippophae rhamnoides

sandwich /ˈsæn(d)wɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsænˌ(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ n
Sandwich belegtes Brot Stulle Schnitte
snack consisting of two slices of bread

sandwich /ˈsæn(d)wɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsænˌ(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ v
einklemmen einzwängen
to place one item between two other, usually flat, items

sandwich bar n
Sandwichladen

sandwich cookie n
Doppelkeks
type of snack

sandy /ˈsændi/ adj
sandig
covered with sand
sandfarben
sand-coloured

sang-froid /sɑŋˈfɹɑ/ n
Kaltblütigkeit
composure, level-headedness, coolness in trying circumstances

sangfroid /sɑŋˈfɹɑ/ n
Gelassenheit Kaltblütigkeit Seelenruhe
composure, self-possession or imperturbability

sangria /sæŋˈɡɹiːə/ n
Sangria Sangría
Spanish wine drink with fruit, sugar and soda

sanguinary /ˈsæŋɡwɪneɹi/ /ˈsæŋɡwɪnəɹi/ adj
blutbefleckt blutdürstig mörderisch

sanguine /ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/ adj
blutrot
having the colour of blood; red

sanguinolent /sæŋˈɡwɪnələnt/ adj
blutbefleckt blutbeschmiert blutbesudelt blutig bluttriefend
containing or tinged with blood

sanicle n
Sanikel
plant

sanitary napkin n
Damenbinde Binde Monatsbinde
pad of cotton or other absorbent material

sanitation /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/ n
Kanalisation Abfallwirtschaft Abwasserentsorgung
the hygienic disposal or recycling of waste

sanitize /ˈsænətaɪz/ v
sanitizen
to filter text
hygienisch machen keimfrei machen
to free from microorganisms

sanity /ˈsænəti/ n
Vernunft Vernünftigkeit
reasonable and rational behaviour
Verstand Zurechnungsfähigkeit
the condition of being sane

sans serif /ˈsæn ˈsɛɹɪf/ adj
serifenlos
without serifs

sans-culottide /ˌsɒŋkjuːlɒˈtiːd/ n
Sansculottide
any of the five or six days added at the end of Fructidor

sap /sæp/ n
Saft
juice of plant
Mantelholz Splint
sapwood of a tree
Einfaltspinsel Heulsuse Simpel
slang: saphead

sap /sæp/ v
aufzehren erschöpfen
gradually weaken

sapling /ˈsæplɪŋ/ n
junger Baum
young tree
Grünschnabel Jüngling grüner Junge
youth

sapper n
Sappeur
one who saps; combat engineer

sapphic /ˈsæf.ɪk/ adj
sapphisch
relating to lesbianism

sapphire /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/ n
Saphir
gem
corundum

sapphism /ˈsæf.ɪzm̩/ n
Sapphismus
lesbianism

saprophyte /ˈsæpɹəʊfaɪt/ n
Saprophyt
organism that lives on dead organic matter

sapsucker /ˈsæpˌsʌkəɹ/ n
Saftlecker
Sphyrapicus

sapwood /ˈsapwʊd/ n
Splintholz
wood just under the bark

sarabande n
Sarabande
a 16th century Spanish dance

sarafan n
Sarafan
a traditional long, trapeze-shaped Russian pinafore worn by women and girls.

sarcasm /ˈsɑːɹˌkæzəm/ n
Sarkasmus
derision, facetiousness

sarcastic /sɑɹˈkæstik/ /sɑːˈkæstik/ adj
sarkastisch
Containing sarcasm
Having the personality trait of expressing sarcasm

sarcocol n
Fleischleim
gum-resin from Astragalus fasciculifolius for wounds

sarcomere /ˈsɑɹ.koʊˌmɪɹ/ /ˈsɑː.kəʊˌmɪə/ n
Sarkomer
contractile unit in a striated muscle's myofibril

sarcophagus /sɑː(ɹ)ˈkɒfəɡəs/ n
Sarkophag
coffin
steel structure

sardine /sɑɹˈdin/ /sɑːˈdiːn/ n
Sardine
fish

sardonic /saːˈdɔnɪk/ /sɑɹˈdɑːnɪk/ /sɑːˈdɒnɪk/ adj
sardonisch bitter sarkastisch
ironically humorous
hämisch mokant
scornfully mocking

sardonyx n
Sardonyx
gemstone banded with red sard

sargasso /sɑɹˈɡæsoʊ/ /sɑːˈɡæsəʊ/ n
Golftang
brown alga of the genus Sargassum

sari /ˈsɑː.ɹi/ n
Sari
cloth

sarin n
Sarin
neurotoxin

sarong /səˈɹɒŋ/ /səˈɹɔːŋ/ n
Sarong
garment made of printed cloth wrapped about the waist

sarsaparilla /ˌsaspəˈɹɛlə/ /ˌsæspəˈɹɪlə/ /ˌsɑːspəˈɹɪlə/ n
Sarsaparille Sarsaparilla Stechwinde
vine of the genus Smilax

sarus crane n
Saruskranich

sash /sæʃ/ n
Schärpe
decorative length of cloth
Fensterflügel Schiebeflügel Schieberahmen
opening part of a window

sash window n
Schiebefenster
type of window

sashay v
schwingen tänzeln

sashimi /saʃɪmɪ/ /səˈʃiːmi/ n
Sashimi
dish of slices of raw fish or meat

sasquatch /ˈsæskwɒtʃ/ n
Sasquatch
a hairy humanoid creature

sassafras /ˈsasəfɹas/ n
Sassafrasrinde
dried bark of the sassafras tree
Fenchelholzbaum Nelkenzimtbaum Sassafras Sassafrasbaum
tree of the species Sassafras

sassy /ˈsasi/ /ˈsæsi/ adj
frech keck patzig unverschämt
bold and spirited, cheeky, impudent, saucy
lebendig vital
lively, vigorous

satanic /seɪˈtænɪk/ adj
satanisch
evil
relating to Satan
relating to Satanism

satay /sæˈteɪ/ /ˈsæt.eɪ/ n
Satay Saté
dish

satchel /ˈsætʃəl/ n
Ranzen Schulranzen Schultasche Tornister Umhängetasche
bag or case with one or two shoulder straps

sate /seɪt/ v
sättigen
To satisfy; fill up

satellite /ˈsætəlaɪt/ n
Satellit Trabant Begleiter
a body orbiting a larger one
Begleiter Gefolgsmann
attendant on an important person
Satellit Orbiter umkreisender Raumflugkörper
man-made apparatus designed to be placed in orbit around a celestial body

satellite dish n
Parabolantenne Satellitenschüssel
parabolic antenna

satellite navigation system n
Navigationsgerät Navigationssystem Satellitennavigationssystem
navigation system using artificial satellites as radio signal sources and position references

satellite phone n
Satellitentelefon
mobile telephone that connects to a satellite

satellite town n
Satellitenstadt
self-contained town near a metropolis

satiate /seɪʃɪˈeɪt/ v
sättigen
satisfy
übersättigen
satisfy to excess

satiated adj
satt
pleasantly full

satiety /səˈtaɪ.ə.ti/ n
Sattheit Sättigung
state of being perfectly satiated

satin /ˈsætɪn/ n
Satin Atlasgewebe Atlasstoff Atlastuch Satinstoff Satintuch
cloth with a glossy surface and a dull back

satire /ˈsætaɪɹ/ n
Satire
literary technique

satirical adj
satirisch
of or pertaining to satire

satirist n
Satiriker Satirikerin
a person who writes satire

satirize v
lächerlich machen satirisieren verhöhnen verspotten
make a satire

satisfaction /sætɪsˈfækʃən/ n
Befriedigung Zufriedenheit
fulfillment of a need or desire
Zufriedenheit
pleasure obtained by such fulfillment
Genugtuung Satisfaktion
reparation for an injury or loss

satisfactory /sætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/ adj
befriedigend
adequate or sufficient

satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ adj
zufrieden befriedigt
in a state of satisfaction

satisfy /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ v
befriedigen zufriedenstellen
to meet needs, to fulfill

satisfying adj
befriedigend
that satisfies

satrap /ˈseɪtɹæp/ n
Satrap
governor of a Persian province

satrapy n
Satrapie
territory governed by a satrap

satsuma /sætˈsu.mə/ /sætˈsuː.mə/ n
Satsuma
seedless cultivar of tangerine

saturate /ˈsætʃəˌɹeɪt/ v
sättigen
to become penetrated or soaked
to cause a substance to become inert by chemical combination with all that it can hold

saturated adj
gesättigt
gesättigt saturiert
full; unable to hold or contain any more

saturation n
Sättigung
the act of saturating or the process of being saturated

saturnine /ˈsætənaɪn/ /ˈsætɚˌnaɪn/ adj
düster
of a person: having a tendency to be cold, bitter, gloomy, etc.

satyr /sæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈseɪt.əɹ/ n
Satyr
Greek mythology

sauce /sɔs/ /sɔːs/ n
Soße Sauce
liquid condiment

saucepan /ˈsɔsˌpæn/ /ˈsɔːs.pən/ n
Kasserolle Kochtopf Topf
deep cooking vessel

saucer /ˈsɑ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔː.sə/ n
Untertasse
small dish

sauciness n
Keckheit Kessheit
the property of being saucy

saucy /ˈsɑ.si/ /ˈsɔ.si/ /ˈsɔː.sɪ/ adj
frech keck kess
impertinent or disrespectful
frech schamlos
impudently bold
gewagt
mildly erotic
soßenartig
similar to sauce

sauerbraten n
Sauerbraten
sauerbraten

sauerkraut /ˈsaʊəˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹʌʊt/ n
Sauerkraut Sauerkohl
a dish made by fermenting finely chopped cabbage

sauerkraut soup n
Sauerkrautsuppe
sauerkraut soup

sauna /ˈsɔː.nə/ n
Saunieren Sauna
act of using a sauna
Sauna
sauna room or house

sauna /ˈsɔː.nə/ v
saunieren Sauna
to use a sauna

saurian /ˈsɔɹiən/ /ˈsɔːɹiən/ n
Saurier
reptile of the suborder Sauria

sausage /ˈsɑsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɒsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɔsɪd͡ʒ/ n
Wurst
a food made of minced meat packed into a tubular casing
Wurst Würstchen
small, uncooked

sausage casing n
Naturdarm Kunstdarm Wursthülle
membrane into which filling of a sausage is stuffed

savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/ adj
wild unbebaut wüst
barbaric, not civilized
barbarisch grausam roh
brutal, vicious or merciless
rasend unbändig wütend
fierce and ferocious
wild
wild, not cultivated

savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/ n
Wilder Barbar roher Mensch
uncivilized or feral person

savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/ v
anfallen angreifen bestürmen herfallen über
to attack or assault someone or something ferociously or without restraint
beißen zerfleischen
to attack with the teeth
beleidigen
to criticise vehemently

savageness n
Bissigkeit Grausamkeit Roheit Wildheit Wut
property of behaving savagely

savagery /ˈsæv.ɪd͡ʒ.ɹɪ/ n
Wildheit
being savage

savanna /səˈvænə/ n
Savanne
tropical grassland with scattered trees

savannah monitor n
Steppenwaran
Varanus exanthematicus

savant n
Gelehrte Gelehrter
a person of learning

save /seɪv/ v
speichern
computing: to write a file to a storage medium
erretten
theology: to redeem or protect someone from eternal damnation
sparen
to accumulate money
to economize
retten
to help someone to survive, or rescue someone
sichern speichern
to store for future use

save face v
das Gesicht wahren
preserve reputation

save up v
zusammensparen
accumulate money for a specific purpose

savin n
Stinkwacholder
Juniperus sabina

saving /ˈseɪvɪŋ/ n
Ersparnisse
something that is saved

savings account n
Sparkonto
account that yields a better interest than a current account

savings bank n
Sparkasse
financial institution

savior /ˈseɪvjə/ /ˈseɪvjɚ/ n
Retter Erlöser Erlöserin Retterin Erretter Erretterin
a person who saves someone, rescues another from harm

savory /ˈseɪvəɹi/ adj
herzhaft
Salty or non-sweet
köstlich schmackhaft
Tasty, attractive to the palate

savory /ˈseɪvəɹi/ n
Bohnenkraut
herb of genus Satureja

savour /ˈseɪvə(ɹ)/ n
Aroma Geschmack
the specific taste or smell of something

savour /ˈseɪvə(ɹ)/ v
genießen
to appreciate, enjoy or relish something
riechen schmecken
to possess a particular taste or smell, or a distinctive quality

savvy /ˈsæ.vi/ adj
schlau clever klug
well-informed and perceptive

savvy /ˈsæ.vi/ v
kapieren schnallen verstehen
(informal) to understand

saw /sɑː/ /sɑːl/ /sɔ/ /sɔː/ n
Säge
tool
Sprichwort Spruch
saying or proverb

saw /sɑː/ /sɑːl/ /sɔ/ /sɔː/ v
sägen
cut with a saw

sawbones n
Chirurg
surgeon

sawdust n
Sägemehl Sägespäne
dust created by sawing

sawfish n
Sägefisch Sägerochen
ray with saw-shaped snout

sawm n
Saum
Islamic fasting

sawmill n
Sägewerk Sägemühle
machine, building or company

sawtooth /ˈsɔːtuːθ/ n
Sägezahn
cutting bit of a saw

sawtooth wave n
Sägezahnschwingung
function or waveform that ramps upwards and then sharply drops

sawyer /ˈsɔ.jɚ/ /ˈsɔɪ.ɚ/ /ˈsɔːjə/ n
Säger Sägerin
one who saws timber

saxhorn n
Bügelhorn Saxhorn
a brass instrument

saxifrage n
Steinbrech
plant

saxophone /ˈsæksəfoʊn/ n
Saxofon Saxophon
a musical instrument of the woodwind family

saxophonist /sækˈsɒfənɪst/ /ˈsæksəˌfoʊnɪst/ /ˌsækˈsɑ.fəˌnɪst/ n
Saxophonist Saxophonistin
person who plays or practices with the saxophone

say /seɪ/ v
sagen wir
imperative: let's say
es heißt man sagt
to have a common expression
sagen
to pronounce
to communicate verbally or in writing
to indicate in a written form
sagen verrichten
to recite

say goodbye v
Lebewohl sagen auf Wiedersehen sagen Abschied nehmen verabschieden
wish someone farewell upon their leaving

say grace v
das Tischgebet sprechen
say a prayer of thanks

saying /ˈseɪɪŋ/ n
Ausspruch Sprichwort
proverb or maxim

sb pronoun
jmd.
abbreviation of somebody in explanation

scab /skæb/ n
Schorf Kruste
incrustation over a wound

scabbard /ˈskæb.əd/ /ˈskæb.ɚd/ n
Scheide Schwertscheide
the sheath of a sword

scabies /ˈskei.biz/ n
Krätze
an infestation of parasitic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei

scaffold /ˈskæfəld/ n
Schafott
platform for executions
Gerüst
structure made of scaffolding for workers to stand on

scaffold /ˈskæfəld/ v
einrüsten
set up scaffolding

scaffold protein n
Gerüstprotein
protein

scaffolding n
Gerüst Baugerüst
system of tubes or poles used to support people and material

scalability n
Skalierbarkeit
property of being scalable

scalable adj
skalierbar
capable of being climbed

scalar function n
skalare Funktion
mathematical function

scalar product n
Skalarprodukt
product of two vectors

scald /skɑld/ /skɔld/ /skɔːld/ n
Verbrühung
burn with hot liquid

scald /skɑld/ /skɔld/ /skɔːld/ v
verbrühen
to burn with hot fluid
brühen
to heat almost to boiling

scale /skeɪl/ n
Maßstab
ratio of distances
Skala
sequence for measurement
Tonleiter Skala
series of notes
Ausmaß
size or scope
Schuppe
keratin pieces covering the skin of certain animals
flake of skin
Schuppenpanzer
scale mail
Waagschale
dish of a balance

scale /skeɪl/ v
skalieren
to change size of
besteigen erklimmen
to climb
schuppen
become scaly
entschuppen
remove the scales of

scale insect n
Schildlaus
small parasitic insect of superfamily Coccoidea

scale model n
Miniaturmodell
three-dimensional copy or representation of something

scalene adj
ungleichseitig
sides of different lengths

scales /skeɪlz/ n
Waage
device for weighing goods for sale

scallop /ˈskaləp/ /ˈskɑləp/ /ˈskɒləp/ /ˈskɛlɘp/ n
Jakobsmuschel Pilgermuschel
mollusc

scalloped adj
überbacken
baked in layers...

scalp /skælp/ n
Kopfhaut
part of head where the hair grows
Skalp
part of the skin of the head of an enemy kept as a trophy
Oberkopf
top of the head

scalpel /ˈskælpəl/ n
Skalpell
small straight knife

scalper n
Kartenschwarzhändler
one who sells tickets unofficially

scaly /ˈskeɪli/ adj
schuppig
covered or abounding with scales

scam /skæm/ n
Trickbetrug Trickdiebstahl Vorschussbetrug
fraudulent deal

scam /skæm/ v
betrügen
to defraud or embezzle

scamp /skæmp/ n
Schlawiner Schlingel
mischievous youngster
Gauner
rascal, swindler

scan /skæn/ n
Abtastung Scan
instance of scanning
Scan
result or output of a scanning process

scan /skæn/ v
scannen einscannen abtasten
create a digital copy of an image using a scanner
skandieren
form a poetic metre

scandal /ˈskændəl/ n
Skandal
incident that brings disgrace

scandalous /ˈskændələs/ adj
skandalös
wrong, immoral, causing a scandal
malicious, defamatory

scandium /ˈskændi.əm/ n
Scandium Skandium
chemical element

scandium group n
Scandiumgruppe
group 3 of the periodic table

scanlation n
Scanlation
the process of scanlation

scanner /ˈskænə/ /ˈskænɚ/ n
Abtaster Blattabtaster Scanner
Scanner Abtaster
device which scans documents

scansion v
Skandierung
the rhythm or meter of a line or verse

scant /skænt/ adj
dürftig gering kaum knapp spärlich
very little

scanty /ˈskænti/ adj
knapp
dürftig
somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent

scapegoat /ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt/ /ˈskeɪpˌɡəʊt/ n
Sündenbock
a goat imbued with the sins of the people
Sündenbock Prügelknabe
someone punished for someone else's error(s)

scar /skɑɹ/ /skɑː(ɹ)/ n
Narbe
permanent mark on the skin

scar tissue n
Narbe
long-term psychological consequences
Narbengewebe
type of tissue formed in a place where an injury has healed

scarab n
Skarabäus
symbol
Scarabaeus sacer

scarce /ˈskɛəs/ /ˈskɛɚs/ adj
spärlich

scarce copper n
Dukatenfalter
butterfly

scarcity n
Mangel Knappheit
the condition of something being scarce or deficient

scare /skɛə/ /skɛɚ/ n
Schreck
minor fright

scare /skɛə/ /skɛɚ/ v
erschrecken beängstigen ängstigen
to frighten

scare campaign n
Angstkampagne
effort to make a large group of people afraid of someone or something

scare quote n
ironisches Anführungszeichen
quotation mark used to provoke reaction

scare up v
auftreiben zusammenkriegen
to find or get something difficult
aufscheuchen
to frighten an animal

scarecrow /ˈskɛə.kɹəʊ/ /ˈskɛəɹ.kɹoʊ/ n
Vogelscheuche
an effigy made to scare the birds away

scared /skɛəd/ /skɛɹd/ adj
erschrocken ängstlich bange
afraid, frightened

scaredy-cat n
Angsthase
a coward; a person who is easily frightened or high-strung and easily scared

scaremonger n
Panikmacher
alarmist

scaremongering v
Panikmache

scarf /skɑːf/ /skɑːɹf/ n
Schal
long garment worn around the neck

scarf /skɑːf/ /skɑːɹf/ v
verschlingen
eat very quickly

scarificator n
Schröpfeisen Schröpfschnepper Schröpfschnäpper
cupping glass

scarlet /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ adj
scharlach
scharlachrot
colour

scarlet /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ n
Scharlach Scharlachrot
colour

scarlet eggplant n
afrikanische Aubergine afrikanische Eierfrucht äthiopische Eierfrucht
species of fruiting plant

scarlet fever n
Scharlach
streptococcal infection

scary /ˈskeəɹi/ adj
beängstigend furchterregend schrecklich
causing, or able to cause, fright

scathe /skeɪð/ n
Schaden
harm; damage; injury; hurt; misfortune

scathing adj
bitter grausam
harmful or painful
bissig bitter ätzend
harshly or bitterly critical

scatology n
Fäkalsprache
filthy epithet
Kroprologie Skatologie
study or analysis of faeces

scatter /ˈskætə/ /ˈskætɚ/ v
zerstreuen
to cause to separate
streuen
to distribute loosely

scatterbrain n
Schussel Wirrkopf
flighty, disorganized or forgetful person

scattering n
Zerstreuung Streuung
physical process

scaup n
Bergente
diving-duck

scavenge /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/ v
durchstöbern
to collect and remove refuse
reinigen
to remove unwanted material

scavenger /ˈskæv.ən.dʒə(ɹ)/ n
Abfalldurchstöberer Mülldurchstöberer
Someone who scavenges, especially one who searches through rubbish for food or useful things
Aasfresser
animal feeding on decaying matter
Straßenkehrer
street sweeper
Spülmittel
substance to remove impurities

scenario /səˈneːɹi.əʉ/ /sɪˈnɑːɹi.əʊ/ /sɪˈnɛəɹioʊ/ n
Drehbuch
Szenario Szenarium Drehbuch
outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work
Szenario
outline or model of an expected or supposed sequence of events

scene /siːn/ n
Szene
the location of an event that attracts attention
exhibition of passionate or strong feeling before others
subdivision of an act
decorations and fittings of a stage
large informal group of people with a uniting interest
place, time, circumstance, etc., in which anything occurs

scenery /ˈsiːnəɹi/ n
Kulisse
stage backdrops, property and other items on a stage that give the impression of the location of the scene
Landschaft
view, natural features, landscape

scenester /ˈsiːnstɚ/ n
Anhänger Anhängerschaft Entourage Fan Gefolge Scene-Insider
non-musician active in musical scene

scent /sɛnt/ n
Duft Geruch Duftstoff
Duft Geruch
distinctive odour or smell
Fährte
figuratively: any traces that can be followed
Parfum Parfüm
perfume

scent /sɛnt/ v
wittern
to detect the scent of
parfümieren
to impart an odour to

scent hound n
Laufhund
hunting dog that tracks prey using its sense of smell

sceptre /ˈsɛptə/ n
Zepter
ornamental staff

schadenfreude /ˈʃɑːdənfɹɔɪdə/ n
Schadenfreude
malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune

schedule /ʃɛ.djuːl/ /ˈskɛ.dʒu.əl/ /ˈskɛ.dʒʊl/ /ˈʃɛ.djuːl/ n
Zeitplan Programm Termin
time-based plan of events

schedule /ʃɛ.djuːl/ /ˈskɛ.dʒu.əl/ /ˈskɛ.dʒʊl/ /ˈʃɛ.djuːl/ v
ansetzen festsetzen planen
To plan an activity at a specific date or time
planen
to create a schedule

scheelite n
Scheelit
mineral

schema /ˈskiːmə/ n
Schema
Formal description of the structure of a database

schematic /skɪˈmætɪk/ adj
schematisch
relating to a schema
schematisch grob schemenhaft vereinfachend vereinfacht
represented simply
schematisch skizzenhaft skizziert
sketchy, incomplete

schematic /skɪˈmætɪk/ n
Schema
A drawing or sketch showing how a system works at an abstract level

scheme /skiːm/ n
Plan Programm Projekt
a systematic plan of future action
Schema Bild Übersicht
chart or diagram
Schema
orderly combination of related parts

scheme /skiːm/ v
etwas aushecken
to contrive a plan

scheming adj
intrigant
tending to scheme

scherzo /ˈskɛətsəʊ/ /ˈskɛəɹ(ˌ)tsoʊ/ n
Scherzo
music

schilling n
Schilling
old currency of Austria

schism /ˈskɪzəm/ n
Schisma
division within a religious body
split within Christianity
Schisma Spaltung Zerwürfnis
split, division, separation, discord

schismatic /skɪzˈmætɪk/ adj
schismatisch
religion: of or pertaining to a schism

schismatic /skɪzˈmætɪk/ n
Schismatiker Schismatikerin
religion: a person involved in a schism

schist /ʃɪst/ n
Glimmerschiefer Schiefer
crystalline foliated rock

schistosomiasis n
Schistosomiasis
various diseases

schizo- prefix
Schiz- Schizo- schiz- schizo-
split

schizoid /ˈskɪtsɔɪd/ adj
schizoid
characterized by social withdrawal and emotional coldness or flattened affectivity

schizoid personality disorder /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ n
schizoide Persönlichkeitsstörung
personality disorder

schizophrenia /ˌskɪt.səˈfɹiː.ni.ə/ n
Schizophrenie
mental disorder
informal: condition in which disparate activities coexist

schizophrenic /ˌskɪtsəˈfɹɛnɪk/ adj
schizophren
of a person: afflicted with schizophrenia
slang: behaving as if one has more than one personality

schizophrenic /ˌskɪtsəˈfɹɛnɪk/ n
Schizophrene Schizophrener
a person suffering from schizophrenia

schizothymia n
Schizothymie
temperament

schizothymic n
Schizothymiker
someone with schizothymia

schizotypal /ˈskɪt.soʊ.taɪp(ə)l/ /ˈskɪt.səʊ.taɪp(ə)l/ adj
schizotypische
pertaining to or displaying mild signs of schizophrenia

schlager /ʃlɑːɡə/ n
Schlager
piece
style

schlemiel /ʃləˈmiːl/ n
Schlemihl
clumsy person

schlep /ʃlɛp/ v
schleppen
To carry or drag

schlimazel /ʃləˈmɑːzəl/ n
Pechvogel
a chronically unlucky person

schmaltzy adj
schmalzig
Overly sentimental, emotional, maudlin or bathetic

schnapps /ʃnɑps/ n
Schnaps
liquor

schnitzel n
Schnitzel
a meat dish

schnozzle n
Riecher Rüssel
slang: human nose, especially large one

scholar /ˈskɑlɚ/ /ˈskɒlə/ n
Student Schüler Schülerin Studentin
a student; one who studies at school or college, typically having a scholarship
Gelehrter
learned person
specialist in a particular branch of knowledge

scholar's mate n
Schustermatt Schäfermatt Schäferzug
checkmate which occurs after the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Qh5 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Qxf7#

scholarliness n
Gelehrtheit
state or condition of being scholarly

scholarship /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/ /ˈskɒləʃɪp/ n
Gelehrsamkeit
knowledge
Stipendium
study allowance

scholasticism /skəˈlæstɪˌsɪzəm/ n
Scholastik Schulwissenschaft
school of philosophy

school /skuːl/ n
Schwarm Schule
a group of fish
Schule Fakultät
a department/institute at a college or university
Schule
an institution dedicated to teaching and learning
(collectively) the followers of a particular doctrine
an art movement
an institution dedicated to teaching and learning before college or university
Hochschule Universität Schule
college or university

school /skuːl/ v
schulen unterrichten
to educate, teach, or train

school bus /ˈskuːl.bʌs/ n
Schulbus
transport for schoolchildren

school counselor n
Schulberater Schulberaterin
school-oriented counselor

school of hard knocks n
Schule des Lebens
source of education by adverse experience

school of thought n
Schule wissenschaftliche Schule
opinion subscribed to by some connected or arbitrary group

school shark n
Hundshai
Galeorhinus galeus

school uniform n
Schuluniform
uniform items to be worn by students in a school

school year n
Schuljahr
academic year of a school

schoolbag n
Schultasche Schulranzen
satchel

schoolbook n
Schulbuch
textbook used in school

schoolboy n
Schüler Schuljunge
young male student

schoolchild /ˈsku.əltʃaɪld/ /ˈskuːltʃaɪld/ n
Schulkind Schüler Schülerin
young person attending school or of an age to attend school

schooldays n
Schulzeit
period of one's life when one attends school

schoolgirl n
Schülerin Schulmädchen
girl attending school

schoolie n
Abiturient Abiturientin Absolvent Absolventin Schulabgänger Schulabgängerin
school-leaver

schooling n
Einschulung
institutional education

schoolmate n
Schulkamerad Schulkameradin Mitschüler Mitschülerin
person who attended school with the subject

schooner /skuːnə(ɹ)/ n
Schoner Schooner
sailing ship

schwa /ʃwɑ/ /ʃwə/ n
Schwa
indeterminate central vowel

schwannoma n
Schwannom
schwannoma

schönite n
Schönit
double sulfate of potassium and magnesium

sciatic nerve n
Ischiasnerv
large nerve

sciatica /saɪˈætɪkə/ n
Ischias
neuralgia of the sciatic nerve

science /ˈsaɪəns/ n
Wissenschaft
collective discipline of learning acquired through the scientific method
particular discipline or branch of learning
Wissen Wissenschaft
fact of knowing something
Wissen Erfahrung Kenntnis
knowledge gained through study or practice

science fiction /ˈsaɪəns ˌfɪkʃən/ n
Science-Fiction
fiction
technology which is not yet practical

scientific /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ adj
wissenschaftlich
of or having to do with science

scientific method n
wissenschaftliche Methode
method of discovering knowledge

scientifically adv
wissenschaftlich
from a scientific perspective
using science or methods of science

scientificity n
Wissenschaftlichkeit
quality or state of being scientific

scientism n
Szientismus
belief

scientist /ˈsaɪən.tɪst/ n
Wissenschaftler Wissenschaftlerin Wissenschafter Wissenschafterin
one whose activities make use of the scientific method

scimitar /ˈsɪmɪtɑːɹ/ /ˈsɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ n
Scimitar Krummsäbel
sword with curved blade

scimitar-horned oryx n
Säbelantilope
Oryx dammah

scintilla /sɪnˈtɪlə/ n
Quäntchen Spur
small amount
Fünkchen
small spark or flash

scintillate /ˈsɪntəleɪt/ /ˈsɪntɪleɪt/ v
flackern funkeln flimmern leuchten szintillieren
to twinkle

scion /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪən/ n
Ableger Pfropfreis Reis Spross Sprössling Steckling
(detached) shoot or twig
Abkomme Abkommin Abkömmling Nachfahr Nachfahre Nachfahrin
descendant
Prinz Prinzessin Thronfolger Thronfolgerin
heir to a throne

scission /ˈsɪ.ʒən/ n
Spaltung
the act of division

scissor /ˈsɪzə/ /ˈsɪzɚ/ n
Schere
one blade on a pair of scissors

scissor binoculars n
Scherenfernrohr
stereoscopic periscopic binoculars

scissor door n
Scherentür
type of automobile door

scissors /ˈsɪzəz/ /ˈsɪzɚz/ n
Schere
tool used for cutting

sclerosis /sklɪˈɹəʊsɪs/ n
Sklerose
abnormal hardening of body tissues

scoff /skɑːf/ /skɒf/ /skɔːf/ n
Spott
derision; ridicule; mockery

scoff /skɑːf/ /skɒf/ /skɔːf/ v
spotten spötteln
to jeer; laugh at with contempt and derision
verschlingen
to eat food quickly

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ v
ausschimpfen beschimpfen schelten tadeln
rebuke

scoliosis n
Skoliose
condition in which there is abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

sconce /skɒns/ n
Wandlampe Wandleuchte Wandleuchter
light fixture on a wall

scone /skoʊn/ /skɒn/ n
Teegebäck
pastry

scoop /skuːp/ n
Kaffeelöffel Kugel
amount held by a scoop
Kelle Schaufel Schippe
any cup- or bowl-shaped object
Schaufel
digging attachment on a front-end loader
Exklusivbericht Exklusivmeldung Knüller Scoop
news learned and reported before anyone else
Schlag
sweep, stroke, swoop

scoop /skuːp/ v
schaufeln schöpfen
to lift, move, or collect with or as though with a scoop

scoop up v
aufschaufeln zusammenschaufeln
pick up by scooping

scoopwheel n
Wurfrad

scooter /ˈskuːtə(ɹ)/ n
Tretroller Trittroller
foot-propelled vehicle
Motorroller
motor-scooter

scope /ˈskoʊp/ /ˈskəʊp/ n
Umfang Bereich Feld Gebiet Rahmen Raum
breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain
Gültigkeitsbereich
scope of an identifier

scops owl n
Zwergohreule
Otus scops

scorch /skɔɹtʃ/ /skɔːtʃ/ v
verbrennen
to burn the surface of something so as to discolour it
to wither, parch or destroy something by heat or fire
rasen
to move at high speed

scorched adj
verbrannt
dried, damaged, burnt by exposure to sunlight or heat

scorched earth n
verbrannte Erde

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ n
Spielergebnis Spielstand
number of points earned
Partitur
sheet music showing all parts

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ v
anritzen
to cut a groove in a surface
erzielen treffen
to earn points in a game

scoreboard n
Anzeigetafel
board that displays the score in a game of contest

scorecard n
Scorecard
card allowing spectators to identify players and record progress

scorn /skɔɹn/ /skɔːn/ n
Verachtung
contempt, disdain

scorn /skɔɹn/ /skɔːn/ v
verachten
to feel contempt or disdain for something or somebody
verschmähen
to reject
verspotten
to scoff or express contempt

scorned adj
abgewiesen gemieden verachtet zurückgewiesen
hated, despised, or avoided

scornful adj
verächtlich
showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous

scornfully adv
verachtend
in a scornful manner

scorpion /ˈskɔɹ.pi.ən/ /ˈskɔː.pi.ən/ n
Skorpion
any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones

scorpionfish n
Skorpionsfisch
fish

scorpionfly n
Skorpionsfliege
any insect of the family Panorpidae

scot-free /ˌskɑtˈfɹi/ /ˌskɒtˈfɹi/ adv
steuerfrei
free of scot; free of tax
staffrei ungeschoren ungestraft
without consequences or penalties

scotch /skɑtʃ/ /skɒtʃ/ v
blockieren durchkreuzen verhindern
To prevent (something) from being successful

scotophobia n
Skotophobie
fear of darkness

scoundrel /ˈskaʊ̯ndɹəl/ n
Schurke Gauner
villain

scour /ˈskaʊə/ /ˈskaʊɚ/ n
Ausspülung Auswaschung Erosionsfläche Kolk
place scoured out by running water
Ausspülen Auswaschen Erosion
removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water

scour /ˈskaʊə/ /ˈskaʊɚ/ v
scheuern abbürsten abreiben ausscheuern blankscheuern fegen
to clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously
abspülen ausspülen durchspülen spülen wegspülen
to remove debris and dirt by purging
abkämmen absuchen durchforsten durchkämmen durchstreifen durchsuchen
to search an area thoroughly

scourge /skɔɹdʒ/ /skɜɹdʒ/ /skɜːdʒ/ n
Geißel Peitsche
a whip often of leather
Geißel Bürde Heimsuchung Last Pest Plage
persistent pest, illness, or source of trouble

scourge /skɔɹdʒ/ /skɜɹdʒ/ /skɜːdʒ/ v
geißeln heimsuchen peitschen plagen
to strike with a scourge

scout /skaʊt/ [skʌʊt] n
Pfadfinder Pfadfinderin
member of the scout movement
Späher Späherin Kundschafter Kundschafterin
person sent out to gain and bring in tidings

scout /skaʊt/ [skʌʊt] v
erkunden spähen aufklären auskundschaften ausspähen beobachten
to explore a wide terrain

scouting /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/ n
Pfadfinderbewegung
the Scouting movement

scowl /skaʊl/ n
Stirnrunzeln
wrinkling of the brows or face

scowl /skaʊl/ v
die Stirn runzeln
to wrinkle the brows

scraggly adj
rau wild

scram /skɹæm/ v
Land gewinnen Reißaus nehmen abhauen abzischen sich davonmachen verduften
go away

scramble /ˈskɹæmbl̩/ n
Gedrängel
a rush or hurry

scramble /ˈskɹæmbl̩/ v
klettern kraxeln
to ascend rocky terrain as a leisure activity
verrühren
to mix food ingredients in a mix to be cooked into a loose mass
drängeln krabbeln
to move hurriedly to a location using all limbs against a surface
drängeln
to proceed to a location or an objective in a disorderly manner
chiffrieren verschlüsseln
to process telecommunication signals to make them unintelligible to an unauthorized listener

scrambled egg n
Rührei
dish

scrambling n
Scrambling Verwürfelung

scrambling v
kletternd scrambling

scrap /skɹæp/ n
Schrott Abfall Altmaterial Altmetall
discarded objects
Essensrest Rest Speiserest
leftover food
Stückchen Fetzen
small piece, fragment

scrap /skɹæp/ v
verschrotten wegwerfen
to discard
abwracken verschrotten
to dispose at the scrapyard

scrap paper n
Schmierblatt
used paper, to be reused for jotting notes

scrape /skɹeɪp/ v
kratzen schaben abkratzen scharren schrammen
draw an object along while exerting pressure

scraper /ˈskɹeɪpə/ /ˈskɹeɪpɚ/ n
Schaber
an instrument by which anything is scraped

scrapheap n
Abfallhaufen Müllhaufen Schrotthaufen
pile of junk

scrapie /ˈskɹeɪpi/ n
Scrapie Traberkrankheit
A degenerative prion disease

scrapyard n
Schrottplatz
a junkyard, a place where scrap is stored, discarded or resold

scratch /skɹætʃ/ n
Kratzer Schramme
disruption or mark on a surface

scratch /skɹætʃ/ v
verkratzen zerkratzen
To mark a surface with a sharp object
kratzen
to rub a surface with a sharp object
to rub the skin with rough material

scratch card n
Rubbellos
lottery ticket

scratch paper n
Schmierpapier
paper used for preliminary work, considered ephemeral

scratchpad n
Notizblock Schmierblock
pad of paper

scrawl n
Gekritzel
irregular handwriting

scrawl v
dahin schmieren krakeln kritzeln
to write hastily or illegibly
kritzeln
to write in an irregular or illegible manner

scrawny /ˈskrɔni/ /ˈskrɔːni/ adj
dürr
Thin, malnourished and weak

scream /skɹim/ /skɹiːm/ n
Schrei
loud exclamation

scream /skɹim/ /skɹiːm/ v
schreien
to make the sound of a scream

scream queen /ˈskɹim kwin/ /ˈskɹiːm kwiːn/ n
Scream-Queen
actress who appears in several horror movies

screamer /ˈskɹimɚ/ /ˈskɹiːmə/ n
Wehrvogel
bird of family Anhimidae

scree /skɹi/ /skɹiː/ n
Schutt
broken building material
Geröll Schutt
loose stony debris on a slope
Geröllhalde Schutthalde Talus
slope

scree /skɹi/ /skɹiː/ v
abfahren
traverse scree downhill

screech /skɹiːtʃ/ [skɹitʃ] [skɹiːtʃ] n
Kreischen Quietschen
high-pitched strident or piercing sound
Aufschreien Kreischen
loud harsh sound

screech /skɹiːtʃ/ [skɹitʃ] [skɹiːtʃ] v
kreischen quietschen
make a screech

screech owl n
Kreischeule
Megascops

screed /skɹiːd/ n
Estrich
smooth flat layer of concrete or similar material
Abziehlatte Kartätsche
tool to smoothen still wet surface
Pamphlet Schmähschrift Tirade
written harangue

screen /skɹin/ /skɹiːn/ n
Schirm
Fliegengitter Insektengitter
material woven from fine wires
Leinwand
movie viewing area
Schirm Paravent Sichtschutz
physical divider
Bildschirm Schirm
viewing area of electronic output device

screen capture n
Bildschirmfoto
picture or image captured from a computer screen; a screenshot

screen printing n
Siebdruck
printing method

screencast n
Screencast
digital recording

screened cable n
abgeschirmtes Kabel
cable with incorporated shield

screenplay /ˈskɹiːnˌpleɪ/ n
Drehbuch
script for a movie or a television show

screensaver n
Bildschirmschoner

screenshot n
Bildschirmabzug Bildschirmfoto Screenshot Hardcopy
image of computer screen output

screenshot v
Ein Bildschrimfoto machen
take a screenshot

screenwriter n
Drehbuchautor Drehbuchautorin Drehbuchschreiber Drehbuchschreiberin Filmautor Filmautorin
one who writes for the screen

screw /skɹuː/ n
Schraube
fastener
ship’s propeller
simple machine

screw /skɹuː/ v
Druck ausüben unter Druck setzen
to apply pressure on
betrügen
to cheat or treat unfairly
schrauben anschrauben anziehen festschrauben
to connect or assemble pieces using a screw
bumsen ficken vögeln rammeln
to have sexual intercourse with

screw this interjection
Scheiß drauf schrauben sie das

screw thread n
Gewinde Gewindegang
helical ridge or groove

screw up v
verschrauben zuschrauben
to tighten or secure with screws
verziehen
to twist into a contorted state

screwdriver n
Screwdriver Wodka-Orange
drink
Schraubenzieher Schraubendreher Schrauber
tool

screwup n
Versager
person who often makes substantial mistakes

scribble /ˈskɹɪbəl/ v
kritzeln
kritzeln schmieren krakeln
to write or draw carelessly and in a hurry

scribbler n
Kritzler Kritzlerin Schmierer Schmiererin Schmock Schreiberling
one who scribbles; hasty or untalented writer
Schmierer Schmiererin
untalented artist

scribbling n
Gekrakel Gekritzel Geschmiere
that which has been scribbled

scribe /skɹaɪb/ n
Schreiber Kopist
one who writes; a draughtsman
Reißnadel
steel drawing implement
Schriftgelehrter
writer and doctor of the law

scribe /skɹaɪb/ v
schreiben
to write

script /skɹɪpt/ n
Original Urschrift
(law) an original instrument or document
Schrift
a system of writing
Skript
procedure or program in computing
Drehbuch Skript
text of the dialogue and action for a drama
Skript Skriptum
writing; written document
Handschrift
written characters, style of writing

script kiddie n
Scriptkiddie
hacker who compromises files on others' computers

scripting language n
Skriptsprache

scriptorium /skɹɪpˈtɔɹ.i.əm/ /skɹɪpˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ n
Skriptorium
room set aside for the copying, writing, or illuminating of manuscripts

scripture /ˈskɹɪptʃə/ /ˈskɹɪptʃɚ/ n
Schrift heilige Schrift
any sacred writing or book

scrivener /ˈskɹɪvnə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɹɪvənəɹ/ n
Schreiber
professional writer

scrofula /ˈskɹɒfjʊlə/ /ˈskɹɔfjələ/ n
Skrofulose Skrofeln
form of tuberculosis

scroll /skɹoʊl/ n
Schnecke
end of a musical instrument
Kringel Schnörkel Schwung
mark or flourish
Schnörkel Spirale Volute
ornament
Rolle Buchrolle Schriftrolle
roll of paper or parchment

scroll bar n
Bildlaufleiste Schiebebalken Scrollbalken Scrollleiste
graphical widget

scrooge /skɹuːdʒ/ n
Geizhals Geizkragen
miserly person

scrotal adj
skrotal
scrotal

scrotum /ˈskɹəʊtəm/ n
Hodensack Skrotum
the bag of the skin and muscle that contains the testicles

scrounge /skɹɑʊndʒ/ v
abstauben klauben stibitzen
To hunt about, especially for something of nominal value; to scavenge or glean
schnorren
To obtain something of moderate or inconsequential value from another

scrounger n
Nassauer Schmarotzer Schnorrer
one who scrounges

scrub /skɹʌb/ n
Gestrüpp
vegetation of inferior quality
Kasack
clothing worn in surgery

scrub /skɹʌb/ v
scheuern schrubben
to rub hard

scruff /skɹʌf/ n
Schlafittchen
scruff of the neck

scruffy /ˈskɹʌ.fi/ adj
vergammelt
untidy in appearance

scrum /skɹʌm/ n
Gedränge Getümmel Rummelei
a tightly packed and disorderly crowd of people

scrum-half n
Gedrängehalb
rugby player

scrumptious /ˈskɹʌmp.ʃəs/ adj
lecker
delicious; delectable

scrunch /skɹʌntʃ/ v
knüllen zerknautschen zerknüllen zusammenknautschen zusammenknüllen
crumple

scrunchie n
Haargummi
small elasticated ring of fabric

scruple /ˈskɹupəl/ /ˈskɹuːpəl/ n
Skrupel
hesitation from the difficulty of determining what is right

scrupulous /ˈskɹu.pjə.ləs/ adj
gewissenhaft
having principles
gründlich sorgfältig
meticulous

scrutinize /ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/ /ˈskɹuːtɨnaɪz/ v
gewissenhaft überprüfen gründlich prüfen hinterfragen
to examine with great care

scrutiny /ˈskɹuː.tɪ.ni/ n
genaue Untersuchung prüfender
genaue Beobachtung genaue Untersuchung
intense study
genaue Untersuchung
thorough inspection

scuba diving n
Gerätetauchen Tauchen
underwater swimming

scuffle /ˈskʌfəl/ n
Handgemenge Rauferei
rough, disorderly fight or struggle at close quarters

scuffle /ˈskʌfəl/ v
balgen raufen
to fight or struggle confusedly at close quarters
schlurfen
to walk with a shuffling gait

scull /skʌl/ n
Skiff
small boat

sculpin n
Groppe
small fish of the family Cottidae

sculpt v
bildhauerisch gestalten bildhauerisch tätig sein formen meißeln
be a sculptor

sculpted adj
geformt skulptiert
well shaped

sculptor /ˈskʌlptɚ/ n
Bildhauer Bildhauerin Skulpteur
a person who sculpts

sculpture /ˈskʌlptj(ʊ)əɹ/ n
Skulptur Bildhauerkunst
art of sculpting
Skulptur
work of art created by sculpting

scum /skʌm/ n
Algenteppich Entengrütze
greenish water vegetation
Abschaum Rand Schwimmschlamm
layer of impurities
Abschaum
person or persons considered to be reprehensible

scumbag n
Drecksack Dreckskerl
despicable person

scupper /ˈskʌp.ə/ /ˈskʌp.ɚ/ n
Speigat Speigatt
nautical: drainage hole

scurrilous /ˈskɜɹələs/ /ˈskʌ.ɹə.ləs/ adj
ehrenrührig obszön unflätig verleumderisch vulgär zotig
coarse, vulgar, abusive, or slanderous
flegelhaft gemein niederträchtig ordinär pöbelhaft
foul-mouthed
bösartig widerlich übel
gross, vulgar and evil

scurry v
hasten huschen vorbeihuschen
to run away with quick light steps

scurry away v
davonhasten davonhuschen weglaufen
to run away with quick light steps

scurvy n
Skorbut Scharbock
deficiency of vitamin C

scurvy-grass n
Löffelkraut
Cochlearia

scut /skʌt/ n
Blume
short, erect tail

scutch /skʌt͡ʃ/ n
Flachsschwinge Hanfschwinge
implement used to separate the fibres of flax

scutch /skʌt͡ʃ/ v
schwingen
to strip off as the cuticle from the fibre

scuttle /ˈskʌtəl/ n
Eimer Kohleneimer
a container like an open bucket
Luke
small hatch or opening in a boat

scuttle /ˈskʌtəl/ v
versenken
To deliberately sink a ship (often by order of the captain)
flitzen hoppeln krabbeln trippeln
To move hastily, to scurry

scythe /ˈsaɪð/ /ˈsaɪθ/ n
Sense
farm tool

scythe /ˈsaɪð/ /ˈsaɪθ/ v
mähen sensen
to cut with a scythe

sea /siː/ n
Meer See
body of water

sea anemone n
Seeanemone
polyp

sea angel n
Ruderschnecke
Gymnosomata

sea bass /ˈsiːbæs/ n
Wolfsbarsch
salt-water fish

sea bream n
Goldbrasse
any of several species of marine fish

sea buckthorn n
Sanddorn
shrub of the genus Hippophae

sea butterfly n
Seeschmetterling
Thecosomata

sea cow n
Seekuh
marine mammal of the order Sirenia

sea cucumber n
Seegurke
sea cucumber

sea eagle n
Seeadler
genus Haliaeetus

sea hare n
Seehase
large marine gastropod mollusc

sea holly n
Mannstreu
Eryngium
Stranddistel
Eryngium maritimum

sea horse n
Seepferdchen
fish

sea krait n
Plattschwanz
snake

sea lamprey n
Meerneunauge
animal

sea lettuce n
Meersalat
seaweed of genus Ulva

sea level n
Meeresspiegel
nominal height of the surface of the oceans above which heights of geographical features and aircraft flight levels are measured

sea lion n
Seelöwe
member of the Otariidae family

sea monster n
Seeungeheuer Meerungeheuer
large, aggressive creature in the sea

sea onion n
Meerzwiebel
Drimia maritima

sea otter n
Seeotter
Enhydra lutris

sea pen n
Seefeder
cnidarian in order Pennatulacea

sea salt n
Meersalz
salt prepared by evaporating sea water

sea serpent n
Seeschlange
sea monster

sea turtle n
Meeresschildkröte
any turtle that inhabits oceans

sea urchin /ˈsi ˌɝtʃɪ̈n/ n
Seeigel
any of many marine echinoderms of the class Echinoidea

seabag n
Seesack
duffel bag used by sailors or marines

seabed n
Meeresboden
floor or bottom of the sea or ocean

seabird /ˈsiːbɜː(ɹ)d/ n
Meeresvogel Seevogel
any bird that spends most of its time in coastal waters

seaborgium /siːˈbɔːɹɡiəm/ n
Seaborgium
chemical element with atomic number 106

seadog n
Seebär
sailor accustomed to the sea

seafarer n
Seefahrer
one who travels by sea

seafloor spreading n
Ozeanbodenspreizung
outward movement of the seafloor

seafoam n
Meeresschaum
foam created by wave action - often washed up on to beaches

seafood /ˈsiːfuːd/ n
Meeresfrüchte
fish, shellfish, seaweed and other edible aquatic life

seagoing adj
seetüchtig
fit for the high seas
made for or used on the high seas

seagrass n
Seegras
grasslike marine plants

seagull /ˈsiː.ɡʌl/ n
Möwe Möwenvogel
bird of the family Laridae

seal /siːl/ n
Robbe Seehund
pinniped
Siegel Petschaft
design or insignia associated with organization or official role
Dichtung
something designed to prevent leaking
Siegel
something which will be visibly damaged when a covering or container is opened
Siegel Stempel
stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance
Siegel Dichtung
tight closure

seal /siːl/ v
abdichten dichten versiegeln
to close securely

sealant n
Dichtstoff Dichtungsmittel
material used to seal a surface so as to prevent passage of a fluid

sealed /siːld/ adj
versiegelt
closed by a seal
dicht
preventing entrance

sealer /siːlə/ /siːlɚ/ n
Robbenjäger
person who hunts seals

sealing /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ n
Robbenjagd
hunting of seals

seam /siːm/ n
Naht Saum
folded back and stitched piece of fabric
Naht
suture
Flöz Schicht
thin stratum of mineral

seaman /ˈsiːmən/ n
Matrose
naval rank

seamanship /ˈsiː.mənˌʃɪp/ n
Seemannserfahrung Seemannskunst
skill and knowledge used in handling a vessel

seamless adj
nahtlos fugenlos nahtfrei
Having no seams
makellos nahtlos
Without interruption; coherent

seamount n
Tiefseeberg
underwater mountain

seamster n
Näher
person who sews clothes

seamstress /ˈsɛm(p).stɹɪs/ n
Näherin Weißnäherin
a woman who sews clothes professionally

seaplane n
Wasserflugzeug
an aircraft

seaport n
Seehafen Binnenseehafen Hafenstadt
town or harbour for seagoing ships

seapower n
Seemacht
naval military power

seaquake n
Seebeben

sear /siːɹ/ /sɪə(ɹ)/ n
Abzugsstück Fangklinke
Part of a gun that retards the hammer until the trigger is pulled

sear /siːɹ/ /sɪə(ɹ)/ v
verbrennen ausbrennen ausdörren austrocknen einbrennen scharf anbraten
To char, scorch, or burn the surface of something with a hot instrument

search /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ n
Suche
an attempt to find something

search /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ v
suchen
(followed by "for") to look thoroughly
suchen absuchen durchsuchen
to look throughout (a place) for something

search engine n
Suchmaschine
application that searches for data

search engine optimization n
Suchmaschinenoptimierung
improvement of a web site's ranking in search engines

search party n
Suchmannschaft
group of people who search for someone or something lost

search tree n
Suchbaum
tree data structure

search warrant n
Durchsuchungsbefehl
court order authorising the search of a place

searchable adj
durchsuchbar suchbar
capable of being searched

searcher /ˈsɜːt͡ʃə/ n
Suchender
One who searches

searocket n
Meersenf
Cakile

seascape n
Seestück
piece of art that depicts the sea or shoreline

seashell n
Muschel Muschelschale
shell

seashore /ˈsiːʃo(ː)ɹ/ /ˈsiːʃoə/ /ˈsiːʃɔɹ/ /ˈsiːʃɔː/ n
Küste Meeresküste Meeresstrand Meeresufer Seeküste
the coastal land bordering a sea or ocean

seasick /siːsɪk/ adj
seekrank
ill due to the motion of a ship at sea.

seasickness /ˈsiːsɪk.nəs/ n
Seekrankheit Naupathie
a feeling of nausea caused by the motion of a ship

seaside resort n
Badeort
coastal holiday resort

season /ˈsizən/ /ˈsiːzən/ n
Staffel Jahreszeit
a group of episodes
Saison Jahreszeit
part of year with something special
Jahreszeit Saison
quarter of a year

season /ˈsizən/ /ˈsiːzən/ v
austrocknen
to become dry and hard
altern
to become mature
abhärten anpassen
to make fit for any use by time or habit
trocknen
to prepare by drying or hardening
würzen
to flavour food

season ticket n
Zeitkarte
public-transit ticket for multiple rides
Abonnement Saisonkarte
ticket that is valid for all of the events in a series

seasonably adv
zur rechten Zeit
at an opportune time

seasonal adj
jahreszeitlich saisonal
of, related to}} or reliant on a season

seasoned /ˈsiːzənd/ adj
alterfahren altgedient erfahren fronterfahren gestanden kampferprobt
experienced

seasoning n
Gewürz Würze
cooking ingredient

seat /siːt/ n
Sitzplatz
Sitz Sitzplatz
location of a governing body
Stuhl Bestuhlung Gestühl Sitzmöbel
piece of furniture
Sitzplatz Sitz Sitzgelegenheit
place in which to sit

seat belt n
Sicherheitsgurt
restraining belt

seat cushion n
Sitzkissen
something you can sit on

seat of government n
Regierungssitz
the centre of authority to govern

seat reservation ticket n
Platzkarte
ticket with guaranteed firm seating

seating /ˈsiːtɪŋ/ n
Bestuhlung Gestühl Sitzgelegenheiten
provision of chairs

seawall n
Damm Deich
coastal defence

seawater n
Meerwasser Salzwasser
salt water of a sea or ocean

seaweed n
Algen Tang Seetang
marine plants and algae

seaworthiness n
Seetüchtigkeit
property of being fit to go to sea

seaworthy /ˈsiːwɜːði/ /ˈsiːwɝði/ adj
seetauglich seetüchtig
fit for the sea

sebaceous gland n
Talgdrüse
gland of skin secreting sebum

sebum /ˈsibm̩/ n
Talg
thick oily substance

secant /ˈsiːkənt/ n
Sekante
in geometry

secede /sɪˈsiːd/ v
abspalten
To split from or to withdraw from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organisation

secession /səˈsɛʃən/ n
Abspaltung Secession Sezession
The act of seceding

secessionism n
Sezessionismus

secluded adj
abgeschieden abgesondert abgelegen einsam
in seclusion, isolated, remote

seclusion n
Abgeschiedenheit
The act of secluding, or the state of being secluded; a shutting out or keeping apart, or the state of being shut out

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ adj
zweite Sekunde
second (numeral)
that which comes after the first

second /səˈkɒnd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ n
Sekunde
one-sixtieth of a minute; SI unit of time
unit of angular measure
Sekunde Augenblick Moment
short, indeterminate amount of time

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ n
Nachschlag
additional helping of food
zweite Wahl
manufactured item that fails to meet quality control standards
Sekunde
music: interval between two adjacent notes
Sekundant
attendant of a duel or boxing match standing in for a contestant

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ v
beipflichten sekundieren
to agree as a second person
unterstützen
to assist, support, back

second coming n
Wiederkunft
the return of Jesus Christ

second fiddle n
zweite Geige

second half n
zweite Halbzeit
period of play after half time

second hand n
Sekundenzeiger
the hand or pointer that shows the number of seconds that have passed

second helping n
Nachschlag
a second portion of the same thing (usually of food)

second language n
Zweitsprache
language spoken other than the mother tongue

second lieutenant n
Leutnant
the rank below a lieutenant

second of arc n
Bogensekunde
angle of an arc

second person n
zweite Person
the form of a verb used when the subject of a sentence is the audience

second wind n
neuer Auftrieb
renewed feeling of energy

second-class adj
zweiter Klasse zweitklassig
inferior in quality or standing

second-class object n
Second-Class-Objekt
programming entity

second-degree burn n
Verbrennung zweiten Grades
burn that blisters the skin

second-growth forest n
Sekundärwald
forest which has been harvested and is regrowing

second-guess v
in Frage stellen überdenken überprüfen
to vet or evaluate

second-hand smoke n
Passivrauch
smoke from cigarettes, that any person including non-smokers could breathe in

second-person plural n
zweite Person Plural
the linguistic category referring to multiple people being addressed by the speaker of an utterance

second-person singular n
zweite Person Singular

secondary /ˈsɛkənd(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/ adj
sekundär
succeeding first

secondary school n
Mittelschule Oberschule
school

secondary source n
Sekundärquelle
(historiography) document that draws on primary sources

secondhand adj
Gebraucht-
dealing in such merchandise
Passiv- indirekt mittelbar passiv
indirect, passive
gebraucht Second-Hand Secondhand- aus zweiter Hand
not new; previously owned and used by another

secondly adv
zweitens
in the second place

secondment n
Abordnung
temporary transfer

seconds /ˈsɛk.əndz/ /ˈsɛkəndz/ n
Nachschlag
second serving

secrecy /ˈsiːkɹəsi/ n
Geheimhaltung
concealment
Geheimniskrämerei Geheimnistuerei
habit of keeping secrets

secret /ˈsiːkɹət/ /ˈsiːkɹɛt/ /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ adj
geheim Geheimnis
being or kept hidden.

secret /ˈsiːkɹət/ /ˈsiːkɹɛt/ /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ n
Geheimnis geheim
knowledge that is hidden

secret Santa n
Wichtel

secret Santa pn
Wichteln

secret agent n
Geheimagent Geheimagentin
member of an intelligence agency whose identity or affiliation is kept confidential

secret police n
Geheimpolizei
police operating outside normal boundaries of law

secret service n
Geheimdienst Nachrichtendienst
government organization

secret society n
Geheimbund
organization

secretariat /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛəɹɪət/ /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛɹi.ət/ n
Sekretariat
the office or department of a government secretary

secretary /ˈsɛk.ɹəˌtə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹi/ n
Staatssekretär Sekretär
head of a department of government
Sekretär
leading or managerial position in certain organizations
sagittarius serpentarius
Sekretär Sekretärin
person keeping records and handling clerical work
Sekretär Schreibsekretär
type of desk

secretary bird /ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹɪ bɜːd/ n
Sekretär
member of bird family

secrete /sɪˈkɹiːt/ v
absondern ausscheiden aussondern sezernieren
(transitive) produce by secretion

secretion n
Sekretion
act of secreting

secretive adj
verschlossen heimlichtuerisch
having an inclination to secrecy

secretiveness n
Geheimniskrämerei Geheimnistuerei

secretly /ˈsi.kɹət.li/ adv
heimlich insgeheim
in a secret manner

sect /sɛkt/ n
Sekte
religious movement

sectarian /sɛkˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /sɛkˈtɛɹi.ən/ adj
bigott eifernd engstirnig stur voreingenommen
bigoted
dogmatisch parteiisch
dogmatic or partisan
Sekten- (prefix) sektiererisch
of, or relating to a sect
beschränkt eng engstirnig provinziell
parochial or narrow-minded

sectarian /sɛkˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /sɛkˈtɛɹi.ən/ n
Angehöriger einer Sekte Sektenangehöriger Sektenmitglied
member of a sect

sectarianism /sekˈteəɹi.ənɪzəm/ n
Sektierertum
rigid adherence to a particular sect, party or denomination

section /ˈsɛkʃən/ n
Abschnitt Stück Teil
cutting, part cut out
Abschnitt Paragraf
part of a document
Sektion
part, piece or subdivision of anything

section sign n
Paragraphenzeichen
typographical character marking sections

sectoral adj
sektoral
pertaining to a sector

secular /sɛk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
säkular weltlich
not specifically religious

secularism n
Säkularismus
The related political belief in the separation of church and state

secularist n
Säkularist Säkularistin
a person who believes in or supports secularism

secularization n
Säkularisation
transformation of values from religious to non-religious

secure /səˈkjʊə(ɹ)/ /səˈkjʊɹ/ adj
zuverlässig
Firm and not likely to fail; stable
sicher zuverlässig
Free from the risk of financial loss; reliable
sicher
free from attack or danger; protected
free from anxiety or doubt; unafraid
free from the danger of theft; safe
free from the risk of eavesdropping, interception or discovery; secret

secure /səˈkjʊə(ɹ)/ /səˈkjʊɹ/ v
absichern sichern
To make secure

securely adv
sicher
in a secure manner

securitization /sɪˈkjʊəɹɪtʌɪzeɪʃən/ n
Verbriefung
process of securitizing assets

security /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/ /sɪˈkjʊəɹəti/ n
Sicherheit
condition of not being threatened
finance: property temporarily relinquished
something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation
Wertpapier
finance: tradeable financial asset
Sicherheitsdienst
organization or department responsible for providing security
Sicherheit Schutz
something that secures

security blanket n
Kuscheldecke
blanket used to produce secure feeling

security deposit n
Kaution
amount of money paid in advance as security

security forces n
Sicherheitskräfte
euphemism for army

security guard n
Sicherheitsbeamter Sicherheitsbediensteter Sicherheitsmann
person employed to provided security

security hole n
Sicherheitslücke Sicherheitsmangel
security vulnerability in a computer system

security service n
Sicherheitsdienst
government organisation

security theater n
Sicherheitstheater
measures which provide a sense of security without providing security

sedan /səˈdæn/ n
Sänfte
enclosed chair carried by porters
Limousine
style of automobile

sedate /səˈdeɪt/ /sɪˈdeɪt/ v
ruhig stellen sedieren
to tranquilize

sedative /ˈsɛdətɪv/ adj
beruhigend sedativ
calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing

sedative /ˈsɛdətɪv/ n
Beruhigungsmittel
an agent or drug that sedates

sedentary /ˈsɛd(ə)ntɛɹi/ adj
sitzend
not moving much; sitting around
ortsgebunden
not moving, not migratory

sedevacantism n
Sedisvacantismus Sedisvakantismus
belief that actual pope is not a true and legitimated one

sedge /sɛd͡ʒ/ n
Segge Riedgras
any plant of the genus Carex

sedge warbler n
Schilfrohrsänger
Acrocephalus schoenobaenus

sediment /ˈsɛd.ɪ.mənt/ n
Bodensatz Satz Sediment
collection of small particles

sedimentary rock n
Sedimentgestein
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth

sedimentation n
Sedimentation
separation of a suspension of solid particles into a slurry

sedimentology n
Sedimentologie
study of natural sediments

sedition /sɛˈdɪ.ʃən/ n
Aufwiegelung Verhetzung Volksverhetzung
incitement
Aufruhr
insurrection or rebellion

seditionary n
Agitator Aufrührer Aufwiegler Demagoge Hetzredner Scharfmacher
promoter of sedition

seduce /sɪˈd(j)uːs/ /sɪˈdjuːs/ v
verführen
to beguile or lure someone away from duty, accepted principles, or proper conduct; to lead astray
verführen verleiten
to entice or induce someone to engage in a sexual relationship

seducer n
Verführer
someone who seduces, especially a man who seduces a woman

seduction /sɪˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ n
Verführung
act of seducing

seductive /sɪˈdʌktɪv/ adj
verführerisch
attractive, alluring, tempting

seductress n
Verführerin
woman who seduces

sedulous /ˈsɛdjələs/ /ˈsɛdʒələs/ adj
eifrig emsig gewissenhaft
persevering in business or in endeavors

see /siː/ n
Bischofssitz
diocese

see /siː/ v
sehen schauen
perceive with the eyes
verstehen sehen
understand

see Naples and die proverb
Neapel sehen und sterben siehe Neapel und stirb
since nothing compares to the beauty of Naples, you can die after you've seen it

see also phraseologicalUnit
siehe auch
a suggestion that other topics of study are related to a current topic

see off v
begleiten
to accompany someone to a point of departure

see red v
rotsehen
to become angry
Rot sehen
to receive a red card

see sense v
zur Einsicht kommen

see stars v
alle Sterne am Himmel leuchten sehen
experience flashing lights

see the forest for the trees v
den Wald vor lauter Bäumen nicht sehen
to be overwhelmed by detail to the point where it obscures the overall situation

see through v
durchschauen
avoid being deceived
perceive visually through something transparent
durchblicken durchschauen
to recognize someone's true motives

see you phraseologicalUnit
bis dann bis bald tschüss wir sehen uns
see you later

see you later phraseologicalUnit
bis später auf Wiedersehen man sieht sich tschüss
goodbye

see you soon interjection
bis bald
goodbye

see you tomorrow phraseologicalUnit
bis morgen
see you tomorrow

seed /siːd/ n
Saat Samen Aussaat
amount of fertilized grain
Samen Saat Samenkorn
fertilized grain
Samen Brut
offspring, descendants, progeny
Saat Ursprung
precursor
Samen Sperma
semen

seed /siːd/ v
klassifizieren
assign a position to in a tournament
säen aussäen
to plant or sow seeds

seed crystal n
Impfkristall
crystal from which a larger crystal is grown

seed money n
Startkapital
Money used to set up a new business venture.

seed potato n
Saatkartoffel
a potato which is planted in the ground in order to grow a potato plant

seedbed n
Saatbeet Saatbett
ground prepared for planting of seeds

seedless adj
kernlos
not having seeds

seedling /ˈsiːdlɪŋ/ n
Sämling Setzling
young plant grown from seed

seedy adj
runtergekommen
disreputable; run-down
verkatert
suffering effects of hangover

seeing /ˈsiːɪŋ/ n
Sehen
the action of the verb to see; eyesight

seeing is believing proverb
ein Bild sagt mehr als tausend Worte
you need to see something to believe it

seek /siːk/ v
suchen
to try to find

seek and ye shall find proverb
suche und du wirst finden wer suchet, der findet
one finds what one looks for

seeker /ˈsikɚ/ n
Suchender Sucher Sucherin
One who seeks

seem /siːm/ v
scheinen dünken
to appear

seemly /ˈsiːmli/ adj
passend angebracht angemessen anständig gesittet korrekt
appropriate

seep /siːp/ n
durchsickern
to ooze through pores

seer /siːɹ/ n
Hellseher Prophet Prophetin Seher Seherin Wahrsager
someone who foretells the future

seesaw n
Wippe Gigampfi
structure moving up and down, balanced in the middle

seesaw v
schaukeln
wippen
to use a seesaw

seethe /siːð/ v
kochen
(figuratively) to be in an agitated state of turmoil
kochen sieden
to boil (transitive verb)
sieden
to boil vigorously (intransitive verb)
schäumen sprudeln
to foam in an agitated manner, as if boiling

seething /siːðɪŋ/ adj
wütend
angry, livid

segment /sɛɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈsɛɡ.mənt/ /ˈsɛɡmɛnt/ n
Segment
length of some object

segment /sɛɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈsɛɡ.mənt/ /ˈsɛɡmɛnt/ v
segmentieren
to divide into segments or sections

segmentation n
Segmentierung
the act or an instance of dividing into segments
the state of being divided into segments

segregation /sɛɡɹəˈɡeɪ̯ʃən/ n
Geschlechtertrennung Rassentrennung
politics, public policy
sociology
Trennung
setting apart or separation

segue /ˈsɛɡweɪ/ n
Übergang
an instance of segueing, a transition

segue /ˈsɛɡweɪ/ v
überleiten
to move smoothly from one topic to another

sei whale n
Seiwal
whale of the rorqual family

seine /seɪn/ n
Schleppnetz Ringwadennetz
fishing net

seisin n
Gewere
(historical) feudal right to possession

seismic /ˈsaɪzmɪk/ adj
seismisch
related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth

seismograph /ˈsaɪz.mə.ɡɹæf/ n
Seismograf Seismograph
instrument that detects and records earthquakes

seismological adj
seismologisch
Relating to seismology

seismologist n
Seismologe Seismologin
person who practices seismology

seismology /saɪzˈmɑlədʒi/ n
Seismologie
the study of the vibration of the Earth's interior

seismometer n
Seismometer
device used by seismologists to measure seismic waves

seitan /ˈseɪtən/ n
Seitan
wheat gluten

seize /siːz/ v
ergreifen greifen fassen
grab
beschlagnahmen
take possession of (by force, law etc)

seize the day v
nutze den Tag
enjoy the present

seizure /ˈsiʒɚ / n
Beschlagnahme
act of taking possession, as by force or right of law
Anfall
sudden attack or convulsion
sudden onset of pain or emotion

seldom /ˈsɛldəm/ adv
selten
infrequently, rarely

select /sɪˈlɛkt/ v
auswählen
to choose one or more elements from a set

selectable /səˈlɛktəbl̩/ /sɪˈlɛktəbl̩/ adj
ansteuerbar auswählbar wählbar
capable of being selected

selected /sɪˈlɛktɪd/ adj
augewählt selektiert
that have been selected or chosen

selection /səˈlɛkʃən/ n
Auswahl Selektion
Auswahl Anwahl Aufruf Aussonderung Wahl
process or act of selecting
Auslese Auswahl Markierung Nominierung Sichtung
something selected
variety of items taken from a larger collection

selective /səˈlɛktɪv/ adj
wählerisch
choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting
ausgewählt auswählend gezielt herausgreifend punktuell selektiv
of or pertaining to the process of selection
Selektions- selektiv
of or relating to natural selection

selectivity n
Abstimmschärfe Empfindlichkeit Selektivität Trennschärfe
ability of a radio receiver to separate a desired frequency from others
Selektivität Trennschärfe
the quality of being selective

selenate n
Selenat
any salt or ester of selenic acid

selenide n
Selenid
compound in which selenium serves as an anion

selenite n
Selenit
from selenous acid
Frauenglas Marienglas Selenit Spiegelstein
gypsum

selenium /sɪˈliː.ni.əm/ n
Selen
chemical element

selenium hexafluoride n
Selenhexafluorid
SeF₆

selenium yeast n
Selenhefe
material that has selenium atoms incorporated into the amino acid methionine

selenologist n
Selenologe Selenologin
person skilled or involved in selenology

selenology /sɛliːˈnɒləd͡ʒɪ/ n
Selenologie
the study of the moon and several satellites

selenophosphate n
Selenophosphat
anion

selenophosphate synthetase n
Selenphosphatsynthetase
enzyme

self /sɛlf/ n
Selbst
individual person as the object of his own reflective consciousness

self- prefix
auto- selbst-
of, by, in or with oneself or itself

self-actualization n
Selbstverwirklichung
psychological development

self-actualize v
sich selbst verwirklichen
to achieve self-actualization

self-adhesive adj
selbstklebend
adhesive

self-adjoint adj
selbstadjungiert

self-assertive adj
meinungsstark selbstbestimmt
determined to advance one's own personality or views

self-assurance n
Selbstsicherheit
state or quality of being confident in oneself

self-assured adj
selbstsicher
confident on one's abilities

self-awareness n
Selbstbewusstsein
state of being self-aware

self-censorship n
Selbstzensur
act of censoring one's own work

self-confidence n
Selbstvertrauen
state of being self-confident
measure of one's belief in one's own abilities

self-confident adj
selbstsicher
confident in one's abilities

self-conscious adj
gehemmt
socially ill at ease

self-consciousness n
Selbstbewusstsein
awareness of the self as an entity
Verlegenheit Befangenheit Gehemmtheit
shyness

self-contained adj
autark autonom selbstständig
not requiring external or additional support

self-control n
Selbstbeherrschung Selbstkontrolle
ability to control one's desires and impulses

self-criticism n
Selbstkritik
criticism of oneself

self-deception n
Selbstbetrug
fooling oneself

self-defense n
Notwehr Selbstverteidigung
(law) Defense for oneself against violence
Selbstverteidigung Notwehr
means of defending oneself from attack

self-denial n
Selbstverleugnung
action that sacrifices one's own benefit for the good of others
refusal to recognize unpleasant realities

self-deportation n
freiwillige Ausreise
act of deporting oneself

self-deprecating /ˌsɛlfˈdɛpɹəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ adj
selbsterniedrigend selbstironisch selbstkritisch
critical of oneself

self-deprecation n
Selbstherabsetzung Selbstironie Selbstkritik Selbstzerfleischung
disparaging view of oneself

self-destruction n
Selbstzerstörung
voluntary destruction of something by itself

self-destructive adj
selbstzerstörerisch
that causes injury to oneself or harm to one's interests

self-determination n
Selbstbestimmung
political independence of a people

self-doubt n
Selbstzweifel
doubting of one's own abilities

self-effacing adj
bescheiden demütig sanft sanftmütig schüchtern still

self-employed adj
freiberuflich freischaffend selbstständig selbständig
working for oneself

self-employment n
Selbstständigkeit Selbständigkeit
working for oneself

self-esteem /ˌsɛlf.ə.ˈstiːm/ n
Selbstwertgefühl Selbstachtung
confidence in one's own worth

self-evidence n
Selbstverständlichkeit
the quality of being self-evident

self-evident adj
selbstverständlich
obviously true

self-explanatory adj
selbsterklärend
explaining itself

self-fulfilling adj
selbsterfüllend
describing a prediction that causes itself to occur as predicted

self-fulfilling prophecy n
selbsterfüllende Prophezeiung
A prediction that, by being voiced, causes itself to come true

self-harm n
Selbstverletzendes Verhalten Selbstverletzung
deliberate injuring of one's body

self-hatred n
Selbsthass
hatred of oneself

self-help n
Selbsthilfe
bettering oneself without relying on the assistance of others

self-image n
Selbstbild
way a person views themself

self-immolation n
Selbstverbrennung
setting oneself on fire

self-indulgence n
Maßlosigkeit Zügellosigkeit
excessive or immoderate indulgence of one's own personal desires and needs

self-indulgent adj
maßlos zügellos
exhibiting tendencies of self-indulgence

self-interest n
Eigennutz
personal interest

self-knowledge n
Selbsterkenntnis
knowledge or insight into one's own nature and abilities

self-learning n
Selbststudium
learning done by oneself

self-love n
Selbstliebe
regard for oneself

self-made adj
selbstgemacht
made by oneself

self-mastery n
Selbstbeherrschung
conscious control of one's behavior

self-medication n
Selbstmedikation
medication of oneself without professional advice

self-obsession n
Selbstbesessenheit
preoccupation with self

self-pity n
Selbstmitleid
feeling of pity for oneself

self-plagiarism n
Selbstplagiat
reuse of one's own words etc.

self-pollination n
Selbstbestäubung
Pollination of a flower by its own pollen

self-praise n
Eigenlob
praise of oneself

self-preservation /ˌsɛlfˌpɹɛzɜˈɹ.veɪ.ʃən/ n
Selbsterhaltung
self-preservation

self-proclaimed adj
selbsternannt
announced by oneself

self-reference n
Selbstreferenz Selbstreferenzialität
act or process of referring to itself

self-referential /ˈsɛlf ɹɛfəˈɹɛnʃl/ /ˈsɛlf ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛn(t)ʃəl/ adj
selbstbezüglich selbstreferenziell
that or who refers to itself or oneself

self-referentiality n
Selbstbezüglichkeit
quality of being self-referential

self-reliance n
Selbständigkeit Selbstständigkeit
independence

self-reliant adj
auf sich selbst verlassend auf sich selbst vertrauend eigenständig sich selbst vertrauend
reliant upon oneself

self-respect n
Selbstachtung
knowledge of one's own worth

self-righteous adj
selbstgerecht
piously self-assured and smugly moralistic

self-righteousness n
Selbstgerechtigkeit
confident in one's own righteousness, self-assured, smug

self-sacrifice n
Selbstaufopferung
giving up of one's own benefit

self-satisfaction n
Selbstzufriedenheit
contentment with one's own accomplishments or situation

self-satisfied adj
selbstzufrieden
satisfied with oneself

self-service n
Selbstbedienung
the practice of serving oneself

self-serving adj
egoistisch eigennützig selbstsüchtig
showing interest only in oneself

self-study n
Selbststudium Selbstunterricht
study without the aid of a formal education institution

self-styled adj
selbsternannt
claimed by the recipient

self-sufficiency n
Selbstversorgung Autarkie Nahrungsmittel-Selbstversorgung Nahrungsmittelselbstversorgung Selbstgenügsamkeit Selbstständigkeit
condition of being self-sufficient

self-worth n
Selbstwert
value one assigns to oneself

selfbow n
Primitiv-Bogen

selfheal n
Braunelle Brunelle
plant of genus Prunella

selfie /ˈsɛlfi/ n
Selfie
photographic self-portrait

selfie stick n
Selfie-Stab Selfie-Stange Selfiestick
extendable arm to hold a camera

selfish /ˈsɛlfɪʃ/ adj
egoistisch selbstsüchtig
selbstsüchtig egoistisch
holding one's self-interest as the standard for decision making

selfishness /ˈsɛlfɪʃnəs/ n
Egoismus Selbstsucht
quality of being selfish

selfless adj
selbstlos uneigennützig
having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself; unselfish

selflessness n
Selbstlosigkeit
quality or state of being selfless

selfsame /ˈsɛlf.seɪɱ/ adj
dasselbe derselbe dieselbe
the very same

selkie n
Selkie
mythological creature

sell /sɛl/ v
verkaufen
to agree to transfer goods or provide services

sell out v
ausverkaufen
sell all of a product

sell-by date n
MHD Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum Verfallsdatum
final date on which a product can be sold

seller /ˈsɛlə/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ n
Verkäufer Verkäuferin
someone who sells

selling price n
Abgabepreis Verkaufspreis
price at which an item is sold

semantic /sɪˈmæntɪk/ adj
semantisch
of or relating to semantics or the meanings of words

semantic field n
Bedeutungsfeld semantisches Feld
group of words relating to same subject

semantic loan n
Bedeutungsentlehnung

semantically adv
semantisch
in the manner of or referring to semantics

semantics /sɪˈmæntɪks/ n
Semantik Bedeutungslehre
science of the meaning of words

semaphore /ˈsɛ.mə.fɔː/ n
Semaphor
computing term

semasiological adj
semasiologisch

semelfactive adj
punktuell semelfaktiv
of or relating to the semelfactive aspect

semelfactive n
Semelfaktiv
semelfactive aspect

semelfactive aspect n
Semelfaktiv
grammar aspect

semen /ˈsiːmən/ n
Samen
male reproductory fluid

semester /sɪˈmɛstə/ /sɪˈmɛstɚ/ n
Semester Halbjahr
half of school year

semi /ˈsɛmi/ n
Doppelhaushälfte
semi-detached house

semi- /sɛmi/ prefix
halb- semi-
half (prefix)

semi-automatic adj
halb automatisch halbautomatisch
of a firearm, loading the next shell but requiring the trigger to be squeezed for each shot
partially automatic

semi-automatic n
halb automatische Schusswaffe halbautomatische Schusswaffe
semi-automatic firearm
Halbautomatik
semi-automatic transmission

semi-deponent n
Halbdeponens Semideponens
verb whose present system is normal but whose perfect system is deponent (or vice versa)

semi-detached adj
Doppel-
having one wall shared

semi-detached n
Doppelhaus Doppelhaushälfte
house

semi-official adj
halboffiziell
having some degree of official authority

semi-postal stamp n
Zuschlagmarke
type of postage stamp

semi-trailer n
Sattelzug
tractor-trailer or big rig
Sattelauflieger Auflieger
trailer without a front axle and with wheels only at the trailing end

semi-weekly adv
zweimal in der Woche zweimal pro Woche
twice a week

semiannual adj
halbjährlich
half-yearly

semiarid adj
semiarid
25 to 50 cm rainfall annually

semibreve n
ganze Note
whole note

semicircle n
Halbkreis
half of a circle

semicolon /ˈsɛmikoʊlən/ /ˌsɛmiˈkəʊlən/ n
Semikolon Strichpunkt
punctuation mark ';'

semiconductor n
Halbleiter
substance with electrical properties between conductor and insulator

semifinal n
Halbfinale Semifinale
competition

semifinalist n
Halbfinalist Halbfinalistin
person who competes in the semifinals

semifluid adj
halbflüssig
having properties intermediate between liquids and solids

semigroup n
Halbgruppe
set for which a closed associative binary operation is defined

semiliquid adj
halbflüssig
having properties intermediate between those of a solid and a liquid

semimajor axis n
Ellipsenhalbachse Halbachse
Half of the major axis of a circle or ellipse

seminal adj
fruchtbar produktiv
creative or having the power to originate
bahnbrechend einflussreich grundlegend
highly influential
Saat
of or relating to seed or semen

seminar n
Seminar
class held for advanced studies
Kolloquium Seminar
meeting held for the exchange of useful information

seminarist n
Seminarist
student at a seminary

seminary n
Seminar Priesterseminar
theological school

seminoma n
Seminom
form of testicular cancer

seminomad n
Halbnomade
seminomadic person

seminomadic adj
halbnomadisch
partly nomadic

semiotic /ˌsɛmiːˈɒtɪk/ adj
semiotisch
of or relating to semiotics or to semantics

semiotician n
Semiotik Semiotiker
linguist specialized in semiotics

semiotics /sɛmiˈɒtɪks/ n
Semiotik
study of signs

semipalmated sandpiper n
Sandstrandläufer
Calidris pusilla

semipermeable /ˌsɛmiˈpɜː(ɹ)miəbəl/ adj
halbdurchlässig
permeable to some things and not to others

semipornographic adj
halbpornografisch
partly pornographic

semiquaver n
Sechzehntelnote
music

semiquinone n
Semichinon
intermediate free radical

semivowel n
Halbvokal Semivokal
sound in speech

semla /ˈsɛmlə/ n
Semla
Swedish pastry eaten on Shrove Tuesday

semolina /ˌsɛməˈliːnə/ n
Grieß
hard grains of flour left after milling

semolina pudding n
Grießbrei
dessert

senary n
Sechsersystem
numeral system which uses six as the base

senate /ˈsɛnɪt/ n
Senat
the upper house in some bicameral legislative systems

senator /ˈsɛn.ə.tə/ /ˈsɛn.ə.tɚ/ n
Senator Senatorin
member in the house or chamber of a legislature called a senate

send /sɛnd/ v
verschicken schicken senden
make something go somewhere

send back v
zurückschicken
to return something to its origin

send for v
holen lassen schicken
summon

send shivers down someone's spine v
jemandem kalt den Rücken runterlaufen
terrify

send-up /ˈsɛndˌʌp/ n
Parodie
satirical imitation

sender /ˈsɛndɚ/ n
Absender Absenderin Sender Senderin
someone who sends

sendoff n
Abschiedsfeier
farewell party

senescence /sɨnˈɛsəns/ n
Alterungsprozess
biology: the state or process of aging

senescent adj
Alter
characteristic of old age
alternd
growing old

senile /ˈsinaɪl/ /ˈsiːnaɪl/ adj
senil
exhibiting the deterioration in mind

senility n
Senilität
the losing of memory and reason

senior /ˈsinjɚ/ /ˈsiːnjə/ adj
älter
older

senior captain n
Stabshauptmann
army

senior citizen n
Senior Seniorin
old person

senior colonel n
Oberführer
military rank

seniority /sinˈjɔɹɪti/ /siːnɪˈɒɹɪti/ n
Anciennität Seniorität
time

sennit n
Platting
braided cord

sensation /sɛnˈseɪʃən/ n
Gefühl
physical feeling
Sensation
widespread excitement

sensational adj
aufsehenerregend sensationell
exceptionally great

sensationalism n
Sensationsmache
use of style and subject matter that is intentionally controversial, lurid, or attention-grabbing

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɛns/ /sɪn(t)s/ n
Sinn Gefühl
conscious awareness
Sinn
manner by which living beings perceive the physical world
sound judgement
natural ability
Verstand
meaning or reason
Sinn Bedeutung
semantics term

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɛns/ /sɪn(t)s/ v
wahrnehmen
use biological senses

sense of humour n
Sinn für Humor
quality of an individual to find certain things funny

sense organ n
Sinnesorgan
an organic sensor

sensei /ˈsɛnseɪ/ n
Sensei
a Japanese teacher
martial arts instructor

senseless adj
sinnlos
lacking meaning or purpose

senselessness n
Sinnlosigkeit
being senseless

sensibility /ˌsɛnsɪˈbɪlɪti/ n
Sensibilität

sensible /ˈsen.sə.bl̩/ /ˈsɛn.sɪ.bl̩/ adj
vernünftig
acting with or showing good judgement
spürbar
easily perceived, appreciable
wahrnehmbar
perceptible by the mind

sensitive /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ adj
empfindlich sensibel
easily offended
responsive to stimuli

sensitivity n
Empfindlichkeit
the ability of an organism or organ to respond to external stimuli
the degree of response of a film etc. to light of a specified wavelength

sensitization n
Sensitivierung
process of making something sensitive

sensitize v
sensibilisieren
to make increasingly aware of

senso lato phraseologicalUnit
i. w. S. im weiteren Sinne
in the broad sense

senso stricto phraseologicalUnit
i. e. S. im engeren Sinne stricto sensu
in the strict sense

sensor /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ n
Sensor
device or organ that detects certain external stimuli

sensual /ˈsɛn.ʃu.əl/ /ˈsɛnsjuːəl/ adj
lustvoll sinnlich
inducing pleasurable or erotic sensations

sensuous /ˈsɛnʃuəs/ adj
sinnenfreudig sinnenhaft sinnlich
appealing to the senses
Sinnes- sensorisch sinnlich
relating to the senses; sensory

sent /sɛnt/ v
gesendet
past participle of "to send"

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩t͡s] n
Urteil
decision of a jury
Satz
grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate
Schuldspruch Verurteilung
judicial order for punishment, conviction
Strafe
punishment imposed on a person convicted of a crime

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩t͡s] v
verurteilen
declare a sentence on a convicted person

sentential adj
satzwertig
relating to a sentence

sentience /ˈsɛnʃəns/ n
Empfindungsvermögen
state or quality of being sentient

sentiment /ˈsɛn.tɪ.mənt/ n
Gefühl
feelings or emotions

sentimental /ˌsɛntiˈmɛntl̩/ adj
sentimental
characterized by sentiment, sentimentality or excess emotion

sentimental value n
Liebhaberwert
value of something from associated personal memories

sentimentality n
Sentimentalität Empfindsamkeit Gefühlsseligkeit Rührseligkeit Schmalz
act of being sentimental

sentinel /ˈsɛntɪnəl/ n
Wache Wächter Wachposten Wächterin
A sentry or guard
Markierung Schlüsselwort
a unique phrase of characters

sentinel /ˈsɛntɪnəl/ v
bewachen
To watch over something as a guard

sentinel event n
Hinweissymbolfall
unusual event in a medical setting which results in death or serious physical injury

sentry /ˈsɛntɹi/ /ˈsɛntɹɪ/ n
Wache Schildwache Wachposten
guard

sentry-box n
Schilderhaus Wachhäuschen
booth for a sentry

sepal /ˈsɛp(ə)l/ n
Sepalum Kelchblatt
part of calyx

separability n
Separierbarkeit Trennbarkeit
property of being separable

separable adj
trennbar separabel
able to be separated

separable prefix n
trennbare Vorsilbe
a prefix that can be detached from the verb

separate /ˈsɛp(ə)ɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/ adj
separat einzeln getrennt
apart from; not connected to
separat getrennt
followed by "from": not together with

separate /ˈsɛp(ə)ɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/ v
separieren absondern unterscheiden
to cause to be separate
trennen separieren scheiden
to disunite, disconnect
auseinanderfallen sich trennen
to divide itself

separate the wheat from the chaff v
die Spreu vom Weizen trennen
to select only that which is of value

separated /ˈsɛpəɹeɪtɪd/ adj
getrennt
detached; not connected or joined
estranged; living apart but not divorced

separately adv
getrennt
in a separate manner

separating adj
teilbar
(zipper) capable of being completely detached

separation /sɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Trennung
act of disuniting two or more things

separation constant n
Seperationskonstante
constant introduced after separation of variables

separation of concerns n
Separation of Concerns
programming: separating a computer program into distinct features

separatism n
Separatismus
separatism

separatist /ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/ adj
separatistisch
Advocating or seeking the separation of a country or territory

separatist /ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/ n
Separatist Separatistin
political separatist

sepiolite n
Sepiolith
a clay mineral, the formal name of meerschaum

sepoy /ˈsiːˌpɔɪ/ n
Sepoy
A native soldier of the East Indies

seppuku /sɛˈpuːkuː/ /ˈsɛpu(ˌ)ku/ n
Seppuku
ritual suicide by disembowelment

sepsis /ˈsɛpsɪs/ n
Blutvergiftung Sepsis Septikämie
serious medical condition in which the whole body is inflamed

septagon /ˈsɛptəɡɒn/ n
Septagon
polygon with seven sides and six angles

septasyllabic adj
siebensilbig
having seven syllables

septendecillion numeral
Nonillion
1054

septenvigintillion numeral
Quattuordezillion
1084

septic adj
septisch
of or pertaining to sepsis

septic tank n
Klärgrube
watertight treatment system for domestic sewage

septicemia n
Blutvergiftung Sepsis
disease caused by pathogens in the blood

septillion numeral
Septillion
a billion quintillion, 1042
Quadrillion
a trillion trillion, 1024

septuagenarian n
Siebzigjähriger Siebzigjährige
One who is between the age of 70 and 79

septum /ˈsɛptəm/ n
Septum
(anatomy) wall separating two cavities
Septe Septum
(mycology) partition separating the cells of a fungus

septuple v
versiebenfachen
multiply by seven

septuplet n
Siebenling
one of seven babies born at the same birth

sepulchral /səˈpʌlkɹəl/ adj
düster
hollow and deep

sepulchre /ˈsɛpəɫkə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛpəɫkɚ/ n
Grabkammer Gruft
burial chamber

sequel /ˈsiːkwəl/ n
Folge Fortsetzung
a narrative written after another narrative set in the same universe

sequence /ˈsikwəns/ n
Folge
in mathematics, an ordered list of objects
Sequenz
series of musical phrases where a theme or melody is repeated
Reihenfolge Folge
set of things in a set order

sequencer n
Sequenzer
device that activates components according to a preplanned sequence

sequential continuity n
Folgenstetigkeit
property of a function

sequester /sɪˈkwɛs.tə/ /sɪˈkwɛs.tɚ/ n
Sequester Zwangsverwalter
a person with whom two or more parties deposit the subject matter of the controversy
Sequester
a sequestrum
Abscheidung Absonderung Abtrennung
sequestration, separation

sequester /sɪˈkwɛs.tə/ /sɪˈkwɛs.tɚ/ v
absondern
to separate from all external influence
abscheiden
to separate in order to store

sequestrum n
Sequester
a fragment of bone or other dead tissue

sequin /ˈsiː.kwɪn/ n
Zechine
Italian/Turkish coin
Paillette Flitterblättchen
sparkling spangle used for decoration of ornate clothing:

sequoia /səˈkwɔɪ.ə/ n
Mammutbaum
tree

serac /sɛˈɹæk/ n
Sérac
sharp tower of ice

seraglio /səˈɹæljoʊ/ n
Serail

seraph /ˈsɛɹəf/ n
Seraph
highest order of angels

sere /sɪ(ə)ɹ/ /sɪə/ adj
trocken verdorrt vertrocknet verwelkt
without moisture

serenade /ˌsɛɹəˈneɪd/ n
Serenade Ständchen
instrumental composition
Serenade
love song

serendipity /ˌsɛ.ɹɛn.ˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/ n
Entdeckung Serendipität
Serendipität Zufallstreffer glückliche Fügung glücklicher Zufall unverhofftes Glück wunderbares Geschehen
a combination of events which are not individually beneficial, but occurring together produce a good or wonderful outcome
Serendipität Zufallstreffer freudige Überraschung unerwartete Entdeckung überraschende Erfahrung überraschendes Erlebnis
unsought, unintended... and/or learning experience that happens by accident

serene /səˈɹin/ /səˈɹiːn/ adj
gelassen ruhig
peaceful, calm

serenity n
Ruhe
lack of agitation
Gelassenheit Abgeklärtheit Ausgeglichenheit Gleichmut Heiterkeit Klarheit
state
Durchlaucht
title given to a prince or other dignitary

serf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ n
Leibeigener
semifree peasant

serfdom n
Leibeigenschaft Eigenbehörigkeit
feudal system
state of being a serf

sergeant /ˈsɑɹ.dʒənt/ /ˈsɑː.dʒənt/ n
Stabsunteroffizier Feldwebel
non-commissioned officer rank

sergeant major n
Hauptfeldwebel
sergeant major

serial /ˈsɪəɹiːəɫ/ adj
Serien-
Having to do with or arranged in a series

serial killer n
Serienmörder Serienkiller
person who commits multiple murders

serial number n
Serialnummer Seriennummer
unique number assigned to unit

serialize /ˈsɪəɹiəlaɪz/ /ˈsɪɹiəlaɪz/ v
serialisieren
convert an object into a byte sequence that can be converted back

sericulture /ˈsɛɹɪˌkʌltʃə/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌkʌltʃɚ/ n
Seidenbau
rearing of silkworms for the production of silk

series /ˈsɪə.ɹiːz/ /ˈsɪɹiz/ n
Serie Folge
a number of things that follow on one after the other
Reihe Serie
in analysis: sum of the terms of a sequence
Serie Fernsehserie
television or radio program

series finale n
Reihe Zusammenfassung
the final episode of a television series

serif n
Serife
short line in a font

serine n
Serin
nonessential amino acid; CH₂OH.CH(NH₂)COOH

serious /ˈsɪəɹi.əs/ adj
ernst ernsthaft schwerwiegend
important; weighty; not trifling; leaving no room for play
ernsthaft seriös
really intending what is said; being in earnest
ernst
without humor or expression of happiness

seriously /ˈsɪəɹi.əsli/ /ˈsɪɹi.əsli/ adv
ernst ernsthaft
in a serious or literal manner

sermon /ˈsɜː.mən/ /ˈsɝ.mən/ n
Predigt
religious discourse
Predigt Moralpredigt Strafpredigt
speech of reproval

serotonin /ˌsɛɹəˈtoʊnɪn/ /ˌsɛɹəˈtʰəʊnɪn/ n
Serotonin
the compound 5-hydroxytryptamine

serow /səˈɹoʊ/ /ˈsɛɹəʊ/ n
Serau
any of several species of Asian ungulates of the genus Capricornis

serpent /ˈsɜːpənt/ /ˈsɝpənt/ n
Serpent
musical instrument
Schlange Wurm
snake

serpentine /ˈsəːpəntaɪn/ /ˈsɚːpəntaɪn/ adj
gewunden sich schlängelnd
curving in alternate directions
schlangenförmig
having the form of a snake

serpentine /ˈsəːpəntaɪn/ /ˈsɚːpəntaɪn/ n
Serpentin Schlangenstein
mineral

serpentinite n
Serpentinit
metamorphic rock

serpentwood n
Schlangenwurzel
Rauwolfia serpentina

serum /ˈsɪəɹəm/ /ˈsɪɹ.əm/ n
Serum
yellowish fluid obtained from blood

serval /ˈsɜːvəl/ /ˈsɝvəl/ n
Serval
medium-sized African wild cat

servant /ˈsɜːvənt/ /ˈsɝvənt/ n
Diener Bediensteter Dienstbote Dienerin Magd Bediener
one who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation
Helfer Helferin
one who serves another, providing help in some manner

serve /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ n
Angabe
sports: act of putting the ball or shuttlecock in play

serve /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ v
aufschlagen }} den }}
sports: to lead off with first delivery (of the ball)
servieren dienen
to bring food to
dienen bedienen
to work for
to be a servant

serve someone right v
jemandem recht geschehen verdient haben
happen to someone who deserves it
geschieht dir recht!
serves you right!

server /ˈsɜːvə/ /ˈsɝvɚ/ n
Server
computing: a program which provides services to other programs or users
computing: a computer dedicated to running server programs
Diener Dienerin
one who serves
Kellner Bedienung Kellnerin
preferred unisex term for a waitress or waiter

service /ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/ n
Service
act of being of assistance to someone
set of dishes or utensils
Service Dienstleistung
computing: function provided by one program or machine for another
Dienstleistung Dienst
practice of providing services as economic activity
Gottesdienst
religious rite or ritual
Angabe Aufschlag
sports: act of initially serving the ball
Dienst
state of being subordinate or employed
Dienst Wehrdienst
the military

service /ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/ v
warten
to perform maintenance
bedienen
to serve

service economy n
Dienstleistungsgesellschaft
a service oriented economy

service lift n
Lastenaufzug Warenaufzug Warenlift
a lift designed to carry goods
Personalaufzug Personallift
a lift used by staff

service provider n
Dienstleister
company providing a service

service tree n
Speierling Sperberbaum Sporapfel
Sorbus domestica

service-oriented architecture n
dienstorientierte Architektur serviceorientierte Architektur
software architectural concept

serviceberry n
Felsenbirne
berry
plant

serviceman n
Militärangehöriger
man who serves in the armed forces

servile /ˈsəɹ.vəl/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ).ˌvaɪl/ adj
sklavisch
of or pertaining to a slave
unterwürfig servil
submissive or slavish

servility /sə.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ n
Servilismus Servilität Speichelleckerei
condition of being servile

serving /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/ n
Portion
portion of food

servitude /ˈsɜːvɪtʃuːd/ /ˈsɝvɪtud/ n
Knechtschaft
the state of being a slave

sesame /ˈsɛsəmi/ /ˈsɛzəmi/ n
Sesam
plant
Sesam Sesamsamen
seed

sesame oil n
Sesamöl Sesamsamenöl
oil extracted from sesame seeds

sesquicentenary n
Hundertfünfzigjahrfeier hundertfünfzigjähriges Jubiläum
a 150 year anniversary

sesquicentennial /ˌsɛskwɪsɛnˈtɛni.əl/ adj
hundertfünfzigjährig
of, or relating to a sesquicentenary

sesquicentennial /ˌsɛskwɪsɛnˈtɛni.əl/ n
Hundertfünfzigjahrfeier hundertfünfzigjähriges Jubiläum
a 150th anniversary

sesquipedalian /ˌsɛskwɪpɪˈdeɪlɪən/ adj
schwülstig daherredend sich umständlich ausdrückend zu ellenlangen Worten neigend
given to the use of long words
der ellenlangen Wörter ellenlang schwülstig vielsilbig
of long words

sesquipedalian /ˌsɛskwɪpɪˈdeɪlɪən/ n
Wortungetüm ellenlanges Wort schwülstiger Begriff
a long word
Mensch der ellenlangen Worte Mensch mit Vorliebe für ellenlange Wörter schwülstig daherredender Mensch
person who uses long words

sesquisyllabic adj
aus einer Hauptsilbe und einer vorangehenden Nebensilbe bestehend
consisting of a minor syllable plus a full syllable

sessile adj
sessil sitzend stiellos ungestielt
botany
festgewachsen festsitzend ortsfest sessil sitzend
zoology

session /ˈsɛʃən/ n
Sitzung
period devoted to a particular activity
meeting of a body to conduct business
(computing) the sequence of interactions between client and server

sestertius n
Sesterz Sesterze
Roman coin

set /sɛt/ adj
bereit fertig
ready, prepared

set /sɛt/ n
Gerät
device for receiving broadcast radio waves; a radio or television
Set
collection of various objects for a particular purpose, such as a set of tools
scenery for a film or play
Gruppe
group of people, usually meeting socially
Satz
in tennis
Satz Set
matching collection of similar things, such as a set of tables
Menge
set theory: collection of objects

set /sɛt/ v
untergehen
of a heavenly body: to disappear below the horizon
einstellen stellen justieren
to adjust
setzen
to arrange type
decken
to arrange with dishes and cutlery
bestimmen festlegen festsetzen aufstellen
to determine
vergeben
to devise and assign work
aufstellen einführen
to introduce
stellen setzen legen aufstellen
to put something down
härten aushärten fest werden
to solidify

set an example v
ein Exempel statuieren

set down v
ablegen absetzen hinlegen hinsetzen
to place on a surface

set forth v
ausziehen
to begin a journey
darlegen
to present for consideration
to state; to describe

set free v
frei machen
release, free, give freedom to

set function n
Mengenfunktion

set in motion v
in Bewegung setzen
trigger movement or progress

set in stone adj
in Stein gemeißelt
permanent

set off v
abbrennen zünden
To cause to explode
abgehen
To leave; begin a journey or trip

set on fire v
entflammen
arouse passionate feelings in
anzünden entzünden
cause to begin to burn

set out v
sich aufmachen
to leave

set phrase n
Floskel feststehende Redensart
idiomatic expression

set point n
Satzball
tennis

set sail v
abfahren
to embark on a voyage by boat

set screw n
Gewindestift Madenschraube Wurmschraube
screw with threads along the entire length and no head

set square n
Geodreieck Geometrie-Dreieck
flat triangular piece of plastic or other material used in technical drawing

set the Thames on fire v
die Welt aus den Angeln heben
to achieve something amazing

set the table v
den Tisch decken
arrange plates, dishes, etc. in preparation for a meal

set theory n
Mengenlehre Mengentheorie
mathematical theory of sets

set to music v
vertonen
to adapt a literary work

set up v
vorbereiten aufbauen einrichten installieren
to ready something for use

set upon v
sich stürzen
to attack

set-off n
Aufrechnung
extinction of debts of which two persons are reciprocally debtors

set-top box n
Set-Top-Box
device that connects some source of signal to a television set

setback /ˈsɛtbæk/ n
Rückschlag Hindernis
adverse event, obstacle

setpoint n
Sollwert
command signal or value

sett /sɛt/ n
Dachsbau
home of a badger
Pflasterstein
paving stone

settee /sɛˈtiː/ n
Couch Sitzbank Sofa
long seat

setter /ˈset.ə/ /ˈsɛt.ə/ /ˈsɛt.ɚ/ n
Setter Vorstehhund Vorstehhündin
breed of dog
Setzer Setzerin
one who sets something

setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ adj
untergehend
that disappears below the horizon

setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ n
Vertonung
music
Einstellung
placement of a control
Kontext
time, place, circumstance

setting pole n
Staken
pole for pushing out boats

settle /ˈsɛtəl/ v
siedeln
to fix one's dwelling

settlement /ˈset.l.mənt/ n
Vergleich
(law) resolution
Siedlung Ansiedlung Kolonie Niederlassung
newly established colony
Erledigung Regelung Regulierung
state

settlement agreement n
Prozessvergleich Vergleich
agreement

settler /ˈsɛt.lə/ /ˈsɛt.lɚ/ n
Siedler Ansiedler Kolonist
someone who settles in a new location, especially one who makes a previously uninhabited place his home

setup n
Falle Inszenierung abgekartetes Spiel
An act to frame someone; an effort or arrangement aimed at placing the blame on somebody
Einrichtung Gerät Installation Vorrichtung
Equipment designed for a particular purpose; an apparatus
Anordnung Aufbau Einrichtung
The fashion in which something is organized or arranged
Installationsprogramm Installer
computing: an installer

sevdalinka n
Sevdalinka
genre of folk music

seven /ˈsɛv.ən/ n
Sieben
Sieben sieben
the figure seven

seven /ˈsɛv.ən/ numeral
sieben Sieben
cardinal number 7

seven deadly sins n
sieben Todsünden
the cardinal sins

seven hundred /ˈsɛv.ən ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
siebenhundert
cardinal number 700

seven hundred and fifty n
Siebenhundertfünfzig
the figure 750

seven o'clock n
sieben Uhr
the start of the eighth hour

seven seals n
Buch mit sieben Siegeln
Christian concept

seven seas n
sieben Meere
all of the Earths oceans

seven virtues n
sieben Tugenden
seven heavenly virtues

seven-league boots n
Siebenmeilenstiefel
boots enabling great stride

sevenfold adv
siebenfach
by a factor of seven (adverb)

seventeen /ˈsɛv.ən.tiːn/ /ˌsɛv.ənˈtiːn/ numeral
siebzehn Siebzehn
cardinal number

seventeenth /ˌsɛvənˈtiːnθ/ adj
siebzehnter
ordinal number

seventeenth /ˌsɛvənˈtiːnθ/ n
siebzehnte
one of seventeen equal parts of a whole

seventh /ˈsɛv.ənθ/ adj
siebte siebente
ordinal form of the number seven

seventh /ˈsɛv.ənθ/ n
Septime
musical interval

seventh heaven n
siebenter Himmel siebter Himmel
state of great joy and satisfaction

seventhly adv
siebentens siebtens
in the seventh place

seventies n
Siebziger siebziger Jahre
the decade of the 1970s

seventieth /ˈsɛvnti.əθ/ adj
siebzigste
ordinal form of the number seventy

seventieth /ˈsɛvnti.əθ/ n
Siebzigstel
one of seventy equal parts of a whole
Siebzigste
the person or thing in the seventieth position

seventy /ˈsɛv.ən.di/ /ˈsɛv.ən.ti/ numeral
siebzig
cardinal number

seventy-eight numeral
achtundsiebzig
78

seventy-first adj
einundsiebzigste
ordinal number 71st

seventy-five numeral
fünfundsiebzig
75

seventy-four numeral
vierundsiebzig
74

seventy-nine numeral
neunundsiebzig
79

seventy-one numeral
einundsiebzig
71

seventy-seven numeral
siebenundsiebzig
77

seventy-six numeral
sechsundsiebzig
76

seventy-three numeral
dreiundsiebzig
73

seventy-two numeral
zweiundsiebzig
72

sever /ˈsɛv.ɚ/ v
abbrechen abtrennen durchtrennen trennen
to cut free

several /ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/ determiner
einige verschiedene
mehrere einige
consisting of a number more than two, but not very many

severe /sɪˈvɪə/ adj
streng
strict or harsh

severe acute respiratory syndrome n
Schweres Akutes Atemwegssyndrom
form of pneumonia

severely adv
streng
in a severe manner

severity /səˈvɛɹɨti/ n
Gewichtung Härte Stärke
degree of something undesirable; badness

sew /sjuː/ /soʊ/ /səʊ/ v
nähen
(transitive) use a needle
(intransitive) use a needle

sewage n
Abwasser
suspension of water and waste

sewellel n
Stummelschwanzhörnchen
mountain beaver

sewer /ˈs(j)uːə/ /ˈsuɚ/ n
Kanalisation
pipes used to remove human waste and to provide drainage
Näherin Näher
person who sews clothing

sewerage n
Kanalisation Abwassersystem
sewer system

sewing /ˈsoʊɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊɪŋ/ n
Nähen
action of the verb to sew

sewing machine n
Nähmaschine
device

sewing room n
Nähzimmer
room in a home

sex /sɛks/ n
Sex Geschlechtsverkehr Geschlecht
act of sexual intercourse
Geschlecht Sex
gender (female or male)

sex /sɛks/ v
Sex haben
informal: to have sex with
sexen das Geschlecht bestimmen
to determine the sex of

sex appeal n
Sex-Appeal Sexappeal
sexual attractiveness

sex bomb n
Sexbombe
someone highly sexy

sex change n
Geschlechtsumwandlung
change in sex

sex drive n
Geschlechtstrieb Sexualtrieb sexuelle Begierde
tendency to engage in sexual activity

sex economy n
Sexualökonomie

sex education n
Sexualkunde
sex education

sex kitten n
Betthäschen Sexbiene Sexpuppe
sex kitten

sex life /ˈsɛksˌlaɪf/ n
Liebesleben Sex-Leben
part of a person's life that is directly concerned with sexual activity

sex organ n
Geschlechtsorgan
organ used in sexual reproduction

sex partner n
Sexualpartner Sexualpartnerin
someone that one has sex with

sex position n
Sexualposition Sexualpraktik
sex position

sex ratio n
Geschlechterverteilung Geschlechterverhältnis Geschlechtsverhältnis Sexualproportion Verhältnis Männer / Frauen

sex shop n
Sexshop
shop that sells sexual merchandise

sex slave n
Sexsklavin
slave kept for the purpose of sexual exploitation

sex symbol n
Sexsymbol
person with sexual ideals

sex tourism n
Sextourismus
travel for sex

sex toy n
Sexspielzeug
sex aid

sex work n
Sexarbeit
job in which sex is involved

sex worker n
Sexarbeiter Sexarbeiterin
person who supplies sexual services for money

sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll n
Wein, Weib und Gesang
indulgent and pleasurable activities

sexagenarian adj
sechzigjährig
in one's seventh decade

sexagenarian n
Sechzigjähriger Sechzigjährige 60-Jährige 60-Jähriger Sechziger Sechzigerin
a person who is between the ages of 60 and 69

sexdecillion numeral
Oktilliarde
1051
Sexdezillion
1096

sexfoil n
Sechspass
shape

sexiness n
Sexiness Sexyheit
state or quality of being sexy

sexism /ˈsɛksɪzm̩/ n
Sexismus
gender discrimination or dislike

sexist /ˈsɛksɪst/ n
Sexistin Sexist
a person who discriminates on grounds of sex

sexless adj
geschlechtslos
not having gender

sexologist n
Sexologe Sexologin Sexualforscher Sexualforscherin Sexualwissenschaftler Sexualwissenschaftlerin
someone who studies, or is an expert in, sex and sexuality

sexology n
Sexualwissenschaft Sexologie Sexualforschung Sexuologie
study of sex and sexuality

sexpert n
Sexperte
expert in sexology

sextant /ˈsɛkstənt/ n
Sextant
navigational instrument

sextet /sɛksˈtɛt/ n
Sextett
composition for six voices or instruments
group of six singers or instrumentalists

sextillion numeral
Sextillion
a million quintillion, 1036
Trilliarde
a trillion billion, 1021

sexton /ˈsɛk.stən/ n
Küster Küsterin Sigrist Sigristin
church official

sexton beetle n
Aaskäfer
A necrophore

sextuplet n
Sechsling
one of six born together

sexual /ˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
sexuell
of or relating to having sex
of or relating to sexuality

sexual appetite n
Wollust
sexual desire

sexual harassment /ˌsɛkʃuəl həˈɹæsmənt/ n
sexuelle Belästigung
sexual harassment

sexual intercourse n
Geschlechtsverkehr Koitus
sexual interaction

sexual minority n
sexuelle Minderheit
those outside mainstream sexual expression

sexual orientation n
sexuelle Orientierung sexuelle Ausrichtung
sexual orientation

sexual predator n
sexuelles Raubtier
person seen as threatening for wanting sex

sexual reproduction n
geschlechtliche Fortpflanzung sexuelle Fortpflanzung
process whereby a new organism created by combining the genetic material of two organisms

sexual selection n
sexuelle Auswahl sexuelle Selektion
type of natural selection

sexual slavery n
Zwangsprostitution
criminal activity

sexualism /ˈsɛkʃuəlɪzm/ n
Chauvinismus Sexismus
sexual prejudice or discrimination

sexuality /sɛkʃuˈæləti/ /sɛkʃuˈælɪti/ n
Sexualität
concern with or interest in sexual activity
that which is characterized or distinguished by sex
sexual activity
sexual receptivity
Geschlecht Geschlechtlichkeit
sexual identity

sexualization n
Sexualisierung

sexually adv
sexuell
in a sexual manner

sexually mature adj
geschlechtsreif
able to reproduce

sexually transmitted disease n
Geschlechtskrankheit
disease contracted through sexual contact

sexvigintillion numeral
Tredezilliarde
1081

sexy /ˈsɛksi/ /ˈsɛksɪ/ adj
sexy
having sexual appeal
slang: very attractive or appealing

shabbiness n
Schäbigkeit
The property of being shabby.

shabbos goy /ˈʃɑbəs ˈɡɔɪ/ n
Schabbes-Goj
gentile servant

shabby /ˈʃæb.i/ adj
schäbig
torn or worn; poor; mean; ragged
clothed with ragged, much worn, or soiled garments
mean; paltry; despicable

shabrack n
Schabracke
saddlecloth of a cavalry horse

shack /ʃæk/ n
Hütte Bude
crude hut

shackle n
Schäkel
a U-shaped piece of metal
Fessel Handschellen
restraint fit over an appendage

shackles n
Handschellen
paired wrist or ankle restraints

shad /ʃæd/ n
Maifisch
fishes of the herring family

shadchen n
Schadchen
(Jewish) marriage broker, matchmaker

shadda /ˈʃada/ /ˈʃɑ.dɑ/ n
Schadda Taschdid
diacritic used in the Arabic script

shade /ʃeɪd/ n
Schatten
darkness where light is blocked
Vorhang
something that blocks light, particularly in a window
Farbton
variety of color

shade /ʃeɪd/ v
schattieren

shade horsetail n
Wiesen-Schachtelhalm
Equisetum pratense

shadoof n
Schaduff
device used to gather water

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ n
Schatten
dark image projected onto a surface

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ v
beschatten
to secretly track or follow another
to block light or radio transmission

shadow government n
Schattenregierung
government-in-waiting that is prepared to take control

shadow play n
Schattenspiel
form of storytelling using opaque figures in front of an illuminated backdrop

shadow puppet n
Schattenfigur
puppet used in shadow play

shadowban /ˈʃædoʊbæn/ /ˈʃædəʊbæn/ n
Schattenbann Shadowban
an instance of shadowbanning

shadowban /ˈʃædoʊbæn/ /ˈʃædəʊbæn/ v
mit einem Schattenbann belegen mit einem Shadowban belegen
to ban a discussion board user without their knowledge

shadowboxing n
Schattenboxen
form of solo exercise, involving throwing punches at the air, and not at an opponent

shadowing n
Schattenlesen
speech shadowing

shady /ˈʃeɪdi/ adj
schattig
abounding in shades
overspread with shade
Schatten schattenspendend spendend
causing shade

shaft /ʃæft/ /ʃɑːft/ n
Schaft
long narrow body of spear or arrow
main axis of a feather
the shaft of the penis
Schacht
long passage sunk into the earth
ventilation or heating conduit
vertical passage housing a lift

shaft furnace n
Schachtofen
furnace

shafthead frame n
Förderturm
structure supporting machinery above the entrance to an underground mineshaft

shag /ʃæɡ/ n
Krähenscharbe
sea bird

shag /ʃæɡ/ v
bumsen
to have sexual intercourse with

shaggy /ˈʃæɡi/ adj
zerzaust zottelig zottig strubbelig struppig zottelhaarig
with long, thick, and uncombed hair, fur, or wool

shah /ʃɑː/ n
Schah
king of Persia

shahada n
Schahada
Islamic declaration of belief

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ n
Schütteln
act of shaking
Schindel
building material: thin shingle
Milchshake
milkshake

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ v
schütteln
intransitive: to move from side to side
to move one's head from side to side
händeschütteln schütteln
intransitive: to shake hands
schütteln erschüttern
transitive: to cause to move
erschüttern
transitive: to disturb emotionally

shake down v
herunterschütteln
cause something to fall down
erpressen
to extort money using threats
durchsuchen filzen
to search exhaustively

shake hands v
Hände schütteln
grasp another person's hands

shake like a leaf v
wie Espenlaub zittern
to tremble

shake off v
abschütteln
to lose someone
to remove by shaking

shake one's head v
den Kopf schütteln
move one's head from side to side

shake out v
ausschütteln
to flap a piece of flexible material to remove dirt

shake up v
aufrütteln aufschütteln durcheinander wirbeln schütteln
agitate
tiefgreifend verändern umkrempeln von Grund auf ändern
reorganize or reform
aus den Fugen bringen aus der Fassung bringen erschüttern umhauen völlig durcheinanderbringen
upset

shakedown adj
probe- test-
that tests the performance

shakedown n
Durchsuchung Razzia
a thorough search
Gästebett Klappbett Liege
an improvised bed
Probebetrieb Testbetrieb Versuchsbetrieb
trial or test period

shakeout n
Bereinigung Bereinigungsprozess Gesundschrumpfung
event that causes marginal constituents to be eliminated

shako /ˈʃeɪkoʊ/ /ˈʃeɪkəʊ/ n
Tschako
military dress hat

shale /ʃeɪl/ n
Tonschiefer
sedimentary rock

shale gas n
Schiefergas
natural gas

shall /ʃəl/ /ˈʃæl/ v
sollen
indicating the simple future tense

shallop /ˈʃæ.ləp/ n
Schaluppe

shallot /ʃəˈlɒt/ /ˈʃælət/ n
Schalotte
vegetable in the onion family

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ adj
oberflächlich
concerned mainly with superficial matters
lacking interest or substance
seicht flach
extending not far downward
flach seicht untief
having little depth and significantly less deep than wide

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ n
Untiefe seicht
shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water

shallows n
Untiefe
shallow waters

shalom interjection
Schalom
transliteration of the Jewish greeting or farewell

sham /ʃæm/ adj
Schein falsch
intended to deceive

sham /ʃæm/ n
Fälschung Imitat
fake, imitation
Schwindel Betrug Mogelei
trickery, hoaxing

sham /ʃæm/ v
verstellen
to cheat or deceive

sham marriage n
Scheinehe
fake marriage

shaman /ˈʃɑːmən/ n
Schamane
a medium between the concrete and spirit worlds

shamanism n
Schamanismus
range of traditional beliefs

shamateur /ˈʃamət(j)ə/ n
Scheinamateur Scheinamateurin Staatsamateur Staatsamateurin
shamateur

shamateurism /ˈʃamət(j)əɹɪzm/ n
Scheinamateurismus Staatsamateurismus
shamateurism

shamble /ˈʃæmbl̩/ v
schleichen schlurfen watscheln
to walk while shuffling or dragging the feet

shambles /ˈʃæmbl̩z/ n
Fleischerei Fleischhauer Metzgerei
(archaic) a butcher's shop
Durcheinander Chaos Saustall Scherbenhaufen
a great mess or clutter
Schlachtfeld
a scene of bloodshed, carnage or devastation
Durcheinander Schlachtfeld Tohuwabohu Trümmerhaufen
a scene of great disorder or ruin
Schlachthaus
a slaughterhouse

shame /ʃeɪm/ n
Schande Scham
something to regret
Scham
uncomfortable or painful feeling

shame /ʃeɪm/ v
beschämen
to cause to feel shame

shamefaced adj
verschämt verlegen
bashful or ashamed

shameful /ˈʃeɪmfəl/ adj
beschämend schandbar
causing or meriting shame or disgrace

shameless adj
schamlos unverschämt
having no shame

shaming /ˈʃeɪm.ɪŋ/ n
Beschämen
the activity of shaming

shampoo /ʃamˈpuː/ /ʃæmˈpuː/ n
Schampus
humorous slang: champagne
Haarwäsche
instance of washing the hair with shampoo
Shampoo Haarwaschmittel Schampon Schampu Schampun
product for washing the hair or other fibres

shampoo /ʃamˈpuː/ /ʃæmˈpuː/ v
schamponieren das Haar waschen den Kopf waschen den Teppich schampunieren schampunieren shampoonieren
to wash (the hair, carpet, etc.) with shampoo
schamponieren
to wash hair with shampoo

shamrock /ˈʃæm.ɹɑk/ /ˈʃæm.ɹɒk/ n
Kleeblatt
trefoil leaf of any clover

shandy /ˈʃændi/ n
Alsterwasser Radler
a serving of this mixture
mixture of lemonade and beer

shanghai /ˈʃæŋ.haɪ/ /ˌʃæŋˈhaɪ/ v
schanghaien
to force or trick into joining a ship

shank /ʃæŋk/ n
Unterschenkel
lower part of the leg
Beinstück Hachse
meat from that part of animal

shanty /ˈʃænti/ n
Shanty
a sailor′s work song

shantytown n
Elendsviertel Slum Barackenstadt Informelle Siedlung Marginalsiedlung
area containing a collection of shacks and shanties

shape /ʃeɪp/ n
Form
appearance or outline
figure
condition of personal health, especially muscular health
Form Zustand
status or condition

shape /ʃeɪp/ v
formen
to give something a shape

shape up v
entwickeln
to improve; correct one's bad habits

shape-shifter /ˈʃeɪpʃɪftə/ n
Formwandler Gestaltwandler
a person who can transform

shaped /ʃeɪpt/ adj
-förmig
having a particular shape

shaper n
Stoßmaschine
A machine tool

shapeshift v
sich verwandeln
change shape

sharashka n
Scharaschka
a Soviet gulag R&D lab

shard /ʃaːd/ /ʃɑɹd/ /ʃɑːd/ n
Scherbe
piece of glass or pottery

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛəɹ/ n
Aktie
financial instrument
Anteil Teil
portion of something
Freigabe
resource shared over a computer network

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛəɹ/ v
teilen
to divide and distribute
to give
to have in common

share taxi n
Sammeltaxi
a vehicle for hire, taking passengers on a fixed or semi-fixed route without timetables

sharecropper n
Halbpächter Naturalpächter Teilpächter
a farmer paying rent with crops to the landowner

sharecropping n
Halbpacht Naturalpacht
system

shared /ˈʃɛə(ɹ)d/ adj
gemeinsam geteilt verteilt
used multiply

shareholder n
Aktionär
one who owns shares of stock

shareware n
Shareware
type of software

shari'a n
Scharia
Islamic religious law

sharif n
Scherif Scharif
traditional Arab tribal title given to those who serve as the protector of the tribe and all tribal assets

sharing /ˈʃɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈʃɛɹɪŋ/ n
Aufteilung Teilung

shark /ʃɑɹk/ /ʃɑːk/ n
Hai Haifisch
fish

shark fin n
Haifischflosse
fin of a shark

shark fin soup n
Haifischflossensuppe
soup made from shark fins

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ adj
scharf spitz
able to cut easily
pointed, able to pierce easily
scharf
having an intense, acrid flavour
stylish or attractive
scharfsinning
intelligent
stechend
intense and sudden (of pain)
hoch
musically higher-pitched than desired
-is
of a note, played a semitone higher than usual

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ n
Erhöhungszeichen

sharp-tailed sandpiper n
Spitzschwanzstrandläufer
Calidris acuminata

sharp-witted adj
scharfsinnig
clever, keen of intellect, swift of thought

sharpen /ˈʃɑɹpɨn/ v
schärfen
to make sharp

sharpener n
Spitzer
device for making things sharp

sharpness n
Schärfe
cutting ability of an edge

sharpshooter n
Scharfschütze Scharfschützin
marksman

shashiya n
Schaschija
a Maghrebi brimless cap with a tassel and straight sides.

shashlik n
Schaschlik
skewered dish

shatter /ˈʃæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃæt.ɚ/ n
Kiefernnadel Nadel
a (pine) needle
Splitter Stückchen
a fragment of anything shattered

shatter /ˈʃæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃæt.ɚ/ v
zerspringen
to smash, or break into tiny pieces
zerschmettern zersplittern zum Zerspringen bringen
to violently break something into pieces

shave /ʃeɪv/ n
Rasur
an instance of shaving

shave /ʃeɪv/ v
rasieren
to remove hair from
to remove hair from one's face

shaven /ˈʃeɪvən/ adj
rasiert
having been shaved

shaver /ˈʃeɪvə/ /ˈʃeɪvɚ/ n
Elektrorasierer Rasierapparat
electric razor

shaving /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/ n
Span
A thin, shaved off slice of wood, metal, or other material

shaving brush n
Rasierpinsel
brush for applying shaving cream

shaving cream n
Rasierschaum
a substance that is applied to the face to provide lubrication and avoid razor burn during shaving

shaw /ʃɔː/ n
Dickicht
small wood

shawarma n
Schawarma
Middle Eastern sandwich-like wrap

shawl /ʃɔːl/ n
Schal
a square piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders

shawm /ʃɔːm/ n
Schalmei
wind instrument

shchi n
Schtschi
a type of Russian soup

she /ʃi/ /ʃiː/ pronoun
sie es
person
es sie
ship

she's unconscious phraseologicalUnit
sie ist bewusstlos
she's unconscious

she- prefix
-in
the prefix she- for a female animal or a woman

she-ass n
Eselin
female ass, female donkey, jenny

she-bear n
Bärin
a female bear

she-cat n
Katze Kätzin
female cat

she-devil n
Drachen Teufelin Teufelsweib
bad-tempered woman
Teufelin
female devil

she-goat n
Zicke Geiß Zibbe Ziege
female goat

she-wolf n
Wölfin
female wolf

shea /ʃi/ n
Karitébaum
tree

shea butter /ˈʃeɪ ˌbʌtɚ/ n
Sheabutter
fat extracted from the fruit of the shea tree

sheaf /ʃiːf/ n
Bündel
any collection of things bound together; a bundle
Garbe
bundle of grain or straw
mathematical construct

shear /ʃiɹ/ /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ n
Scherkraft
a force that produces a shearing strain

shear /ʃiɹ/ /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ v
scheren schneiden abschneiden
to cut
scheren
to remove the fleece from a sheep

shear stress n
Scherspannung
component of stress

shears /ʃɪɹz/ /ˈʃɪəz/ n
Schere
tool consisting of two blades with bevel edges

shearwater n
Sturmtaucher
seabird

sheatfish n
Hecht
fish of the genus Silurus

sheath /ʃiːð/ /ʃiːθ/ n
Hülle Mantel Umhüllung Ummantelung
insulating outer cover of an electrical cable
Futteral Hülle
long case
Scheide Schwertscheide
scabbard
Etuikleid
tight-fitting dress

sheath /ʃiːθ/ v
umhüllen
ummanteln
put (a sword) into its sheath

sheathe /ʃiːð/ v
umhüllen
in die Scheide stecken
to put something, such as a knife, into a sheath

sheave /ʃiːv/ n
Scheibe
wheel having a groove

shed /ʃɛd/ n
Karre Rostlaube
poor quality automobile
Schuppen Schuppen im Hinterhof
temporary structure to shelter something

shed /ʃɛd/ v
abwerfen
to cast off, to let fall, be divested of
teilen
to part or divide
vergießen
to pour; to make flow
to allow to flow or fall
verströmen
to radiate, cast, give off

sheen /ʃiːn/ n
Glanz
splendor; radiance; shininess

sheep /ʃip/ /ʃiːp/ n
Schaf
animal
one who behaves shyly

sheep liver fluke n
Großer Leberegel
parasitic flatworm

sheepdog n
Schäferhund Hirtenhund Hirtenhündin Schäferhündin
dog used for herding sheep

sheepfold /ˈʃiːpfəʊld/ n
Schafstall Schafhürde
enclosure

sheepherder n
Schafhirt Schafhirte Schafhirtin Schäfer
person herding sheep

sheeple /ˈʃiːpəl/ n
Herdenmensch Herdenmenschen
the sheeple, one of the sheeple

sheeppox n
Schafpocken
contagious disease of sheep

sheepskin n
Schaffell Schafleder Schafpelz Schafsfell Schafsleder Schafspelz
skin of a sheep

sheer /ʃɪɹ/ /ˈʃɪə/ adj
bloß pur rein schier
(used to emphasize)
senkrecht steil vertikal
straight up and down; vertical; perpendicular
durchsichtig hauchdünn transparent
very thin or transparent

sheet /ʃit/ /ʃiːt/ n
Schicht
expanse of material on a surface
Blech
flat metal pan for baking
Schot
rope to adjust a sail
Blatt Bogen
sheet of paper
Blatt Lage Platte
thin, flat layer of solid material

sheet bend n
Schotstek
knot

sheet lightning n
Wetterleuchten
broad flash of lightning

sheet metal n
Blech
Metal worked into a thin, flat sheet

sheet music n
Partitur Musiknoten Noten
hand-written or printed form of musical notation

sheet protector n
Dokumentenschutzhülle Schutzhülle
clear plastic sleeve for documents

sheet weaver n
Baldachinspinne
any spider of the family Linyphiidae

shegetz n
Schegez
non-Jewish male

sheik /ʃeɪk/ n
Scheich
leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe
Gulf countries: official title for members of the royal family
Islamic religious clergy

shekel /ˈʃekəl/ n
Schekel Sekel
ancient unit of weight

shelduck n
Kasarka
waterfowl

shelf /ʃɛlf/ n
Schelf
reef, shoal, sandbar
Regal Brett
structure
capacity

shelf life n
Haltbarkeit Lagerbeständigkeit Lagerfähigkeit
the length of time a product will last without deteriorating

shell /ʃɛl/ n
Hülle
any hollow structure; framework, or exterior structure
chemistry: set of atomic orbitals that have the same principal quantum number
Hülse
casing of an artillery projectile
Shell
computing: general-purpose environment
Schale
covering of a nut
hard calcareous or chitinous external covering of many invertebrates
Schale Eierschale
hard covering of an egg
Granate
hollow usually spherical or cylindrical projectile fired from a mortar or a cannon

shell game n
Hütchenspiel
game which requires the bettor to guess under which of three small cups a pea-sized object has been placed

shell shock n
Kriegszitterer
psychiatric condition characterized by fatigue caused by battle

shellac /ʃəˈlæk/ n
Schellack
processed secretion of the lac insect

shellfish /ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ/ n
Schalentier
aquatic food that has a shell

shelter /ˈʃɛltə/ /ˈʃɛltɚ/ n
Zufluchtsort Schutzraum Zuflucht Obdach
a refuge or other protection

shemagh /ʃəˈmɑːɡ/ n
Palästinensertuch Shemagh
headcloth

shemale /ˈʃi.meɪl/ n
Shemale
a male-to-female transsexual or transgender person

shenanigans /ʃəˈnænəɡɪnz/ /ʃɪˈnænɪɡ(ə)nz/ n
Pfuscherei Schummelei Streiche Verarsche
deceitful tricks

shepherd /ˈʃɛp.əɹd/ n
Schafhirte Schäfer Hirt Hirte Schafhirt Schafhirtin
a person who tends sheep
Hirt Hirte Hirtin Hüter Hüterin
someone who watches over or guides

shepherd's pie n
Shepherd's Pie
a kind of meat pie

shepherd's purse n
Hirtentäschel Hirtentäschelkraut
Capsella bursa-pastoris

shepherdess n
Schäferin Hirtin Schafhirtin
female shepherd

sheqel /ˈʃɛkəl/ n
Schekel
currency unit in Israel

sherbet /ˈʃɜːbət/ /ˈʃɝːbət/ n
Fruchteis Scherbet Sorbet
frozen fruit juice
Brausepulver
powder

sheriff /ˈʃɛɹɪf/ n
Sheriff
all meanings

sherry n
Sherry
fortified wine
variety of sherry

shh /ʃː/ interjection
still pscht pst
requesting silence

shiatsu /ʃiːˈɑːt.suː/ n
Shiatsu
shiatsu

shibboleth /ˈʃɪbəlɛθ/ n
Klischee Parole Plattitüde Schlagwort Slogan abgedroschene Ansicht
a common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth
Schibboleth Chiffre Erkennungszeichen Kennwort Schlüsselwort
a word, especially seen as a test, to distinguish someone as belonging to a particular nation, class, profession etc

shield /ʃiːld/ n
Schutz Schild
anything that protects or defends
Schild
armor
heraldry

shield /ʃiːld/ v
beschützen
to protect, to defend

shield fern n
Schildfarn

shield volcano n
Schildvulkan
volcano

shieldmaiden n
Schildmaid
virgin who had chosen to fight in battle

shift /ʃɪft/ n
Verlagerung Verschiebung Verstellung
act of shifting
Hochstelltaste Shift Shifttaste Umschalten Umschalttaste
button on a keyboard
Schicht
change of workers
Gangschaltung Schaltung
gear mechanism in a motor vehicle

shift /ʃɪft/ v
umschalten
to change gears
verlagern verschieben verstellen
to move from one place to another

shift key n
Umschalttaste
key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard
key on a typewriter

shiftwork n
Schichtarbeit
rotating mode of work

shiitake /ʃiːˈtɑːkeɪ/ /ʃɪˈtɑki/ n
Shiitake
Lentinula edodes, an edible mushroom

shikimic acid n
Shikimisäure
shikimic acid

shiksa /ˈʃɪksə/ n
Schicks Schickse Schicksel Schicksl
non-Jewish girl

shilajit n
Mumijo
tar-like substance used in traditional medicine

shill /ʃɪl/ n
Anreisser Anreisserin Anreißer Anreißerin
a person paid to endorse a product favourably
Gehilfe des Hausierers Gehilfe des Schaustellers Gehilfin des Hausierers Gehilfin des Schaustellers Lockvogel
an accomplice at a confidence trick

shill /ʃɪl/ v
Ware anpreisen
to promote or endorse in return for payment

shilling /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/ n
Schilling
currency
former coin

shim /ʃɪm/ n
Dietrich
small metal device to pick a lock
Abstandhalter Abstandsblech Ausgleichsblech Ausgleichsstück Beilagescheibe Beilagscheibe
thin piece of material used for alignment or support
Keil
wedge
Transe Transsexuelle Transsexueller
person characterised by male and female traits

shimmer /ˈʃɪmə(ɹ)/ n
Schimmer Schimmern
faint or veiled and tremulous gleam or shining; a glimmer

shimmer /ˈʃɪmə(ɹ)/ v
schimmern
to shine with a veiled light; to gleam faintly; to glisten; to glimmer

shimmy /ˈʃɪ.mi/ n
Flattern
abnormal vibration, especially in the wheels of a vehicle
Shimmy
dance that was popular in the 1920s

shin /ʃɪn/ n
Schienbein Tibia
front part of the leg below the knee
Schin
Semitic letter

shinbone n
Schienbein
inner bone of the hind limb below the knee

shine /ʃaɪn/ n
Glanz Schein
Schein
brightness from a source of light
Glanz
brightness from reflected light
Bravour Brillanz Glanz
excellence in quality or appearance

shine /ʃaɪn/ v
brillieren glänzen
to distinguish oneself
scheinen leuchten
to emit light
glänzen
to reflect light
bohnern polieren
to polish

shingle /ˈʃɪŋ.ɡəl/ n
Schindel
small, thin piece of building material

shingles /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/ n
Gürtelrose Herpes Zoster
herpes zoster

shiny /ˈʃaɪni/ adj
leuchtend funkelnd
emitting light
wunderbar
excellent
glänzend
reflecting light

ship /ʃɪp/ n
Schiff
large water vessel
vessel which travels through any medium other than land

ship /ʃɪp/ v
weitergeben
to pass from one person to another
verschicken versenden
to send a parcel or container
verschiffen
to send by water-borne transport

ship of the desert n
Wüstenschiff

ship-to-air adj
Schiff-Luft
of a missile fired from a ship at an aircraft

ship-to-ground adj
Schiff-Boden
of a missile fired from ship at a target on the ground

ship-to-ship adj
Schiff-Schiff
fired from a a ship to another ship

shipbuilder n
Schiffbauer
person

shipbuilding n
Schiffbau
construction of ships

shipping /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/ n
Schifffahrt
transportation of goods

shipworm n
Schiffsbohrwurm Schiffsbohrmuschel
Marine mollusc that bores through wood

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ n
Schiffswrack
A ship that has sunk or run aground so that it is no longer seaworthy.
Schiffbruch
An event where a ship sinks or runs aground.

shipyard n
Werft
place to build and repair ships

shire /ʃaɪə(ɹ)/ /ʃaɪəɹ/ n
Grafschaft
former administrative area of Britain; a county

shirk /ʃɜːk/ /ʃɝk/ v
ausweichen meiden umgehen aus dem Weg gehen drücken kneifen
avoid a duty

shirker n
Faulenzer Faulpelz
Someone who is lazy
Drückeberger Verpisser
Someone who shirks

shirt /ʃɜːt/ /ʃɝt/ n
Hemd
article of clothing

shirtless adj
mit nacktem Oberkörper
not wearing a shirt

shit /ʃʰɪt/ interjection
Scheiße!
expression of worry, failure

shit /ʃʰɪt/ n
Scheiße Kacke
Drecksack Mistkerl Scheißkerl
nasty, despicable person
Scheiß Scheiße
nonsense, bullshit
rubbish
(einen) Scheiß Scheiße
not anything, nothing

shit /ʃʰɪt/ v
scheißen kacken
Schiss haben
vulgar: to be stricken with fear
scheißen
vulgar: to excrete (something) through the anus

shit oneself v
sich die Hosen vollscheißen
vulgar slang: be very scared

shit-for-brains /ˈʃɪt fɚ ˌbɹeɪnz/ adj
blöd dumm saublöd
Very stupid

shitass n
Scheißkerl
mean or rude person

shiteater n
Scheissfresser Scheissfresserin
a coprophagous animal (vulgar)

shitfaced adj
stinkbesoffen sturzbesoffen
very drunk

shithead /ˈʃɪt.hɛd/ n
Arschloch Scheißkopf
stupid or contemptible person

shithole /ˈʃɪthoʊl/ n
Drecksloch
dirty or unpleasant place

shithouse n
Scheißhaus Plumpsklo

shits /ʃɪts/ n
Durchfall Dünnschiss
vulgar slang for diarrhea

shittah n
Seyal-Akazie
a type of tree and its wood

shitty /ˈʃɪti/ adj
beschissen Scheiß
Of such poor quality as to resemble shit
beschissen Scheiße
unpleasant as shit

shive /ʃaɪv/ /ʃɪv/ n
Schäbe
wood fragment of the husk of flax or hemp

shiver /ˈʃɪvə/ /ˈʃɪvəɹ/ n
Zittern
the act or result of shivering

shiver /ˈʃɪvə/ /ˈʃɪvəɹ/ v
zittern
to tremble or shake

shnor v
abbetteln abheucheln betteln erbetteln schnorren
beg or wheedle

shnorrer n
Bettler Schnorrer
one who shnors

shoal /ʃəʊl/ n
Sandbank
sandbank

shock /ʃɑk/ /ʃɒk/ n
Schlag
electric shock
Schock
something surprising

shock /ʃɑk/ /ʃɒk/ v
schockieren
to cause to be emotionally shocked
einen Stromstoß versetzen
to give an electric shock

shock absorber n
Stoßdämpfer
device to absorb shocks

shock wave n
Stoßwelle Schockwelle
A powerful compression wave

shocked /ʃɒkt/ adj
schockiert
surprised, startled, confuded

shocking /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/ adj
schrecklich
extremely bad
schockierend schrecklich
inspiring shock; startling

shod adj
bereift
having tires equipped
beschlagen beschuht
wearing shoes

shoddy /ʃɒdi/ adj
billig minderwertig schlampig schäbig
of poor quality

shoddy /ʃɒdi/ n
Reißwolle
low-grade cloth made from used wool or wool byproducts

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ n
Schuh Lackschuh
protective covering for the foot
Schuh
something resembling a shoe (e.g. brake shoe)

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ v
beschuhen
beschlagen beschuhen
to put horseshoes on a horse

shoe polish n
Schuhcreme Schuhpasta Schuhpaste Schuhwichse
product used to make shoes shine

shoe shop n
Schuhladen
a shop that sells footwear and related items

shoe size n
Schuhgröße
size of shoe

shoe tree n
Schuhspanner
device to preserve the shape of a shoe

shoebill /ˈʃu.bɪl/ n
Schuhschnabel
wading bird

shoebox n
Schuhkarton Schuhschachtel
box in which shoes are sold

shoehorn /ˈʃuːˌhɔɹn/ /ˈʃuːˌhɔː(ɹ)n/ n
Schuhanzieher Schuhlöffel
tool used to assist the foot

shoehorn /ˈʃuːˌhɔɹn/ /ˈʃuːˌhɔː(ɹ)n/ v
hineinzwängen reinquetschen reinzwängen
to exert great effort to insert or include something
ein Schuhlöffel benutzen
to use a shoehorn

shoelace /ˈʃuːˌleɪs/ n
Schnürsenkel Schuhband
for fastening a shoe

shoemaker n
Schuster Schuhmacher Schuhmacherin Schusterin
a person who makes shoes

shoemaking n
Schuhmacherei Schuhherstellung Schusterei
shoemaking

shoeshine n
Schuheputzen Schuhputzen
the act of polishing shoes

shoeshiner n
Schuhputzer Schuhputzerin
person who shines shoes

shofar /ˈʃəʊfə/ n
Schofar Schofarhorn Halljahrposaune Hallposaune
ram’s-horn trumpet

shogi /ˈʃoʊɡiː/ n
Shōgi
variant of chess

shogun /ˈʃəʊɡʌn/ n
Shogun Shōgun
shogun

shogunate n
Shogunat Shōgunat
shogunate, bakufu

shoo /ʃuː/ interjection
husch weg
go away

shoo /ʃuː/ v
scheuchen verscheuchen
to induce someone to leave

shoot /ʃuːt/ interjection
Los Mist leg los verdammt

shoot /ʃuːt/ n
Ableger
emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant

shoot /ʃuːt/ v
schießen
to fire a shot
to fire multiple shots
anschießen erschießen
to hit with a shot

shoot down v
abschießen niederschießen
to cause to fall by shooting

shoot one's mouth off v
aufschneiden
make reckless or exaggerated statements

shoot oneself in the foot v
sich ins eigene Knie schießen
to act against one's own interest

shoot the moon v
durch die Decke gehen
attain great heights

shoot up v
schießen
To inject (a drug) intravenously

shooter /ˈʃuːtə(ɹ)/ n
Knarre
firearm
Ballerspiel
game
Schütze
person

shooting /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/ n
Schießerei Schießen
instance of shooting

shooting gallery n
Schießbude
carnival game

shooting iron n
Schießeisen
firearm

shooting range n
Schießanlage Schießplatz Schießstand
a facility designed for firearms practice

shooting star n
Sternschnuppe
meteor

shootout /ˈʃuːtaʊt/ n
Schießerei Schusswechsel
decisive battle

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ n
Geschäft Laden
establishment that sells goods
Werkstatt
workshop

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ v
einkaufen
to visit shops

shop assistant n
Verkäuferin Verkäufer
shop employee

shop talk n
Fachgespräch
discussion about one's trade

shop window n
Schaufenster
large window at the front of a shop

shopaholic n
Kaufsüchtiger
one who shops very frequently

shopaholism n
Kaufsucht
addiction

shopfloor n
Fabrikhalle Produktionsstätte
productive area of a factory

shopkeeper n
Händler Händlerin Einzelhändler Geschäftsinhaber Geschäftsinhaberin Krämer
trader who sells goods in a shop

shoplift v
klauen stehlen
transitive: to steal something

shoplifter n
Ladendieb
one who steals from shops

shoplifting n
Ladendiebstahl
action of the verb to shoplift

shopper /ˈʃɑ.pɚ/ /ˈʃɒp.ə/ /ˈʃɔp.ə/ n
Käufer Käuferin
a person who shops

shopping /ˈʃɑpɪŋ/ /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ n
Shopping Einkauf Einkaufen Einkäufe
activity of buying
Einkäufe
things bought

shopping bag n
Einkaufstasche Einkaufsbeutel
strong bag for carrying purchases

shopping basket n
Warenkorb Einkaufskorb
basket for groceries and merchandise

shopping cart n
Einkaufswagen Karren
conveyance used to carry items while shopping

shopping centre n
Einkaufszentrum
large retail outlet

shopping list n
Einkaufsliste
list of items that need to be bought

shore /ʃo(ː)ɹ/ /ʃoə/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ n
Ufer
land adjoining a large body of water

shore crab n
Strandkrabbe
type of crab, Carcinus maenas

shore up v
abstützen stützen unterstützen verstärken
to reinforce (something at risk of failure)

shoring n
Abstützung Verbau
temporary bracing used to prevent collapse

short /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔɹt/ /ʃɔːt/ [ʃɑɹt] adj
kurz (für)
constituting an abbreviation (for)
kurz
having a small distance between ends or edges
kurz klein
having little duration
klein kurz
of a person, of comparatively little height

short /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔɹt/ /ʃɔːt/ [ʃɑɹt] v
kurzschließen
transitive: to cause a short circuit

short circuit n
Kurzschluss
unintentional connection

short corner n
Strafecke kurze Ecke
field hockey: penalty corner

short film n
Kurzfilm
motion picture

short list n
Shortlist engere Auswahl
a list of selected candidates from which a final choice is made

short order adj
in kurzer Zeit
prepared and served quickly

short s n
Rund-s kurzes s rundes s
the character s

short selling n
Leerverkauf
The practice of selling items or stock which one does not currently possess

short story n
Kurzgeschichte Erzählung Novelle
work of fiction

short-acting adj
kurzwirksam
having a pharmaceutical effect in the short term

short-billed dowitcher n
Kleiner Schlammläufer
Limnodromus griseus

short-chain adj
kurzkettig
having a chain of fewer than about six carbon atoms

short-eared owl n
Sumpfohreule
owl

short-legged adj
kurzbeinig
having short legs

short-lived /ʃɔɹtˈlɪvd/ adj
kurzlebig
not existent for very long

short-sighted adj
kurzsichtig
lacking foresight

short-tailed parrot n
Kurzschwanzpapagei
Graydidascalus brachyurus

short-term adj
kurzzeitig
of a short duration of time
kurzfristig
of the near or immediate future

short-toed snake eagle n
Schlangenadler
Circaetus gallicus

shortage n
Mangel Knappheit
lack or deficiency

shortbread n
Butterkeks
biscuit

shortcoming n
Manko Schwäche
deficiency

shortcrust pastry n
Mürbeteig
pastry without leavening agent

shortcut /ˈʃɔːtkʌt/ n
Abkürzung
path
method
Verknüpfung Shortcut Tastenkombination
symlink

shorten /ˈʃɔɹtən/ /ˈʃɔːtən/ v
kürzer werden
to become shorter
verkürzen
to make shorter

shorthand /ˈʃɔɹthænd/ /ˈʃɔːthænd/ n
Stenogramm
brief or shortened way of saying or doing something
Kurzschrift Stenografie Stenographie
rough and rapid method of writing

shorthand typist /ˈʃɔːthand tʌɪpɪst/ n
Stenotypist Stenotypistin
shorthand typist

shorthorn sculpin n
Seeskorpion
species of fish

shortness n
Kürze
The property of being short, of being small of stature or brief

shortness of breath n
Atemnot Atemlosigkeit Dyspnoe Lufthunger
dyspnea

shorts /ʃɔː(ɹ)ts/ n
Shorts kurze Hose
pants worn primarily in the summer that do not go lower than the knees

shortwave adj
kurzwellig
of radio waves

shortwave n
Kurzwelle
A wave

shot /ʃɑt/ /ʃɒt/ n
Wurf Schuss
launching of a ball or similar object toward a goal
Shot
measure of alcohol
Aufnahme
photography: single unbroken sequence of photographic exposures
Schuss
result of launching a projectile
Spritze
vaccination or injection

shot across the bow n
Schuss vor den Bug
warning

shot glass n
Pinnchen Schnapsglas
small glass

shot put n
Kugelstoßen
athletics event

shot-putter n
Kugelstoßer Kugelstoßerin
athlete

shotgun /ˈʃɑtɡʌn/ /ˈʃɒtɡʌn/ n
Beifahrersitz
front seat next to driver
Flinte Schrotflinte
gun

shotgun wedding n
Mussheirat
wedding in which the bride is pregnant

should /ʃəd/ /ʃʊd/ v
sollte
dürfen
expressing likelihood
sollen müsste sollte
expressing obligation

shoulder /ˈʃoʊldɚ/ /ˈʃəʊldə/ n
Schulter Achsel
joint between arm and torso
Standstreifen
part of a road where drivers may stop in an emergency

shoulder /ˈʃoʊldɚ/ /ˈʃəʊldə/ v
schultern
put (something) on one's shoulders

shoulder blade n
Schulterblatt
bone

shoulderbag n
Schultertasche
bag worn on the shoulders

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ n
Schrei
a loud burst of voice

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ v
schmeißen spendieren
to buy food or drinks for others
anschreien
to treat with shouts or clamor
schreien
to utter a sudden and loud outcry
to utter with a shout

shout down v
niederbrüllen
to shout louder than someone in order to force through one's argument

shout out n
Grußbotschaft Lob anerkennendes Wort lobende Erwähnung
act of giving such an acknowledgement

shout out v
einen Gruß übermitteln loben lobend erwähnen mit einem Wort der Anerkennung erwähnen
to publicly greet or acknowledge a person, group, or organization
brüllen dazwischenrufen herausrufen rufen schreien
to speak when inappropriate

shove /ʃʌv/ n
Schubs
rough push

shove /ʃʌv/ v
schieben drängen schubsen
push roughly

shovel /ˈʃʌvəl/ n
Schaufel Schüppe
tool for moving portions of material

shovel /ˈʃʌvəl/ v
schaufeln schippen
to move materials with a shovel

shoveler n
Löffelente
duck in the genus Anas

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ n
Sendung Programm
broadcast program(me)
Demonstration Schau
demonstration
Show Schau
entertainment

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ v
zeigen darstellen
to display
zeigen
to indicate (a fact) to be true

show business n
Showbusiness
entertainment industry

show jumping n
Springreiten
equestrian event in which a rider's horse is jumped over an array of obstacles

show off v
angeben renommieren aufschneiden sich aufblasen sich wichtigmachen wichtigtun
to exhibit, to demonstrate something for the purpose of bragging

show one's true colors v
Farbe bekennen sein wahres Gesicht zeigen
to reveal how one really is

show trial n
Schauprozess
trial held for appearance's sake

show up v
auftauchen erscheinen
to appear
sich zeigen
to expose

show-off n
Angeber
one who shows off

showboat /ˈʃoʊˌboʊt/ n
Theaterschiff
river steamer with theatre

showbusiness /ˈʃoʊˌbɪznɪs/ n
Showbusiness
entertainment industry

showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/ n
Schaufenster Schaukasten Vitrine
a case for displaying merchandise or valuable items
Vitrine Schaufenster
a setting for displaying something favorably

showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/ v
darbieten demonstrieren herausstellen präsentieren vorführen zur Schau stellen
to display, demonstrate, show, or present

showdown n
Showdown entscheidender Machtkampf
the final battle between two nemeses, in which there can be but one victor

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ n
Schauer Fälle
brief fall of rain
Dusche Brause
device for bathing
instance of using of this device

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈʃoʊ.ɚ/ /ˈʃəʊ.ə(ɹ)/ v
duschen
to bathe using a shower
überschütten
to bestow liberally
besprühen einsprühen
to spray with

shower cap n
Duschhaube
waterproof headgear worn in shower

shower curtain n
Duschvorhang
waterproof curtain

shower gel n
Duschgel
gel shower soap

shower head n
Duschkopf
part of a shower where the water comes out

showerhead n
Duschkopf
perforated nozzle that showers water on a bather

showing /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/ /ˈʃəʊɪŋ/ n
Vorführung
occasion

showman n
Schausteller
person skilled in dramatic or entertaining presentation

showoff n
Angeber
person who attempts to demonstrate prowess or ability

showroom /ˈʃoʊˌɹum/ n
Ausstellungsraum Showroom
room for display of products

showwoman n
Schaustellerin
a female showperson

showy adj
auffällig grell schreiend protzig
for show

shrapnel /ˈʃɹæpnəl/ n
Schrapnell
artillery shell
Schrapnell Granatsplitter
fragments and debris thrown out by an exploding device

shred /ʃɹɛd/ v
zerfetzen schreddern zerkleinern
to cut or tear into narrow pieces or strips

shredder /ʃɹɛdə(ɹ)/ n
Schredder
machine

shrew /ʃɹuː/ n
Spitzmaus
mouselike animal
Megäre
woman

shrewd /ʃɹuːd/ adj
schlau listig raffiniert
artful, tricky or cunning
clever gewitzt klug
showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters
gerissen gewieft pfiffig
streetwise

shrewdly adv
geschickt
in a shrewd manner

shriek /ʃɹiːk/ n
Kreischen
a sharp, shrill outcry or scream

shriek /ʃɹiːk/ v
kreischen
to utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry
to utter sharply and shrilly

shrift /ʃɹɪft/ n
Beichtablegung Beichte Beichtgang
act of going to or hearing a religious confession
Beichte
confession to a priest
Absolution Sündenerlass Sündenvergebung
forgiveness given by a priest after confession

shrike /ʃɹaɪk/ n
Würger
Any of various passerine birds of the family Laniidae

shrill /ʃɹɪl/ adj
schrill
high-pitched and piercing
scharf
sharp or keen to the senses

shrimp /ʃɹɪmp/ n
Garnele Schrimp Shrimp
decapod crustacean

shrine /ʃɹaɪ̯n/ n
Schrein
a case, box, or receptacle, especially one in which are deposited sacred relics
Schrein Heiligtum Bildstock Grabkirche Heiligenkapelle Wegekreuz
a holy place dedicated to a specific figure of respect

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ n
Seelenklempner
psychiatrist or therapist (informal, belittling)

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ v
drücken
intransitive: to attempt to avoid an unwanted or intimidating duty
schrumpfen einlaufen
intransitive: to contract, to become smaller
scheuen
to move back because of fear or disgust
schrumpfen abnehmen
transitive: to cause something to shrink

shrive /ˈʃɹaɪv/ v
die Beichte abnehmen
hear or receive a confession
die Absolution erteilen die Vergebung der Sünden gewähren eine Buße auferlegen
prescribe penance or absolution

shrivel /ˈʃɹɪvəl/ v
schrumpeln verschrumpeln
become wrinkled

shroud /ʃɹaʊd/ n
Leichentuch
dress for the dead
Want
mast support

shrub /ʃɹʌb/ n
Strauch Busch
woody plant

shrub celery n
Bleichsellerie Stangensellerie
the crisp thick leafstalk of the celery plant

shrubbery n
Gesträuch Strauchwerk
shrubs collectively

shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/ n
Achselzucken Schulterzucken
gesture

shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/ v
mit den Achseln zucken mit den Schultern zucken
to raise the shoulders to express uncertainty, lack of concern, etc.

shrunk /ˈʃɹʌŋk/ v
geschrumpft
past participle of shrink

shtetl /ˈʃtɛt(ə)l/ n
Schtetl Stetl
a Jewish village or small town

shtick /ʃtɪk/ n
Nummer Stück
characteristic trait
Masche Nummer Trick
gimmick

shtum /ʃtʊm/ adj
stumm
silent; speechless; dumb

shudder /ˈʃʌdə/ /ˈʃʌdɚ/ n
Schauder
moment of almost pleasurable fear; a frisson
shivering tremor

shudder /ˈʃʌdə/ /ˈʃʌdɚ/ v
schaudern
to shake nervously, as if from fear
zittern
to vibrate jerkily

shuffle /ˈʃʌfəl/ n
Mischeln Mischen
act of shuffling cards

shuffle /ˈʃʌfəl/ v
mischen mischeln
to put in a random order
schlurfen
to walk without picking up one's feet

shun /ʃʌn/ v
meiden vermeiden aus dem Weg gehen ausweichen scheuen
to avoid
ausweichen flüchten
to escape

shunt /ʃʌnt/ v
verlagern
(obsolete) to turn aside or away
rangieren
to move a train or carriages

shunter n
Rangierlokomotive
a railway locomotive used for shunting

shut /ʃʌt/ v
schließen zumachen
to close

shut down v
schließen verschließen
to close, terminate, or end

shut up /ʃʌt ˈʌp/ v
halt dein Maul halt den Mund halt den Rand halt die Fresse halt die Klappe halt's Maul
imperative: "Shut up!"
den Mund halten
intransitive: to stop talking or making noise

shutdown n
Herunterfahren
action of closing

shutter /ˈʃʌtɚ/ n
Verschließender Verschließer
one who shuts or closes
Verschluss
part of a camera
Fensterladen Rollladen
protective panels over windows

shuttle [ˈʃʌɾel] n
Weberschiff Weberschiffchen
part of a loom
Pendelverkehr Shuttlebus
transport service

shuttlecock /ˈʃʌtl̩kɑk/ /ˈʃʌtl̩kɒk/ n
Federball
badminton ball

shy /ʃaɪ/ adj
schüchtern scheu
easily frightened
verlegen
embarrassed
scheu schüchtern
reserved

shyness n
Schüchternheit Scheu Scheuheit
quality of being shy

sibilant /ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/ n
Zischlaut Sibilans Sibilant
phonetics: a hissing sound

sibling /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ n
Geschwister Geschwisterkind Bruder Schwester Geschwisterchen
person who shares same parents

sibyl n
Sibylle
a pagan female oracle

sibylline /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/ adj
sibyllinisch
mysterious

sic /sɪk/ adv
sic so
thus, thus written

sic /sɪk/ v
hetzen
incite an attack by

sich /sit͡ʃ/ n
Sitsch
administrative and military centre for Cossacks

sick /sɪk/ adj
übel
having an urge to vomit
leid
tired (of), annoyed (by)

sick /sɪk/ n
Kotze
vomit

sick leave n
Krankenstand Arbeitsunfähigkeit
a type of leave from work

sick man of Europe pn
kranker Mann am Bosporus
Ottoman Empire

sick pay n
Krankengeld Lohnfortzahlung
money paid to an employee during his or her sick leave

sickbay n
Krankenzimmer Sanitätsbereich Sanitätszimmer Schiffshospital
a room or area for the treatment of the sick or injured

sickbed /ˈsɪkbɛd/ n
Krankenbett Siechbett Siechenbett
a bed used by a person who is sick

sickening /ˈsɪk(ə)nɪŋ/ adj
abscheulich ekelerregend ekelhaft krankmachend scheußlich unerträglich
causing sickness or disgust

sickle /ˈsɪkl̩/ n
Sichel
agricultural implement

sickle cell n
Sichelzelle
abnormal erythrocyte

sickle-cell anemia n
Sichelzellenanämie
disease characterized by sickle-shaped red blood cells

sickly /ˈsɪkli/ adj
abgeschlagen blass fahl krankhaft kränklich matt
appearing ill
kränkelnd kränklich dahinsiechend fehlbar siech
frequently ill
übersüß
overly sweet
blass fahl matt schwach schwächlich ungesund
weak, faint

sickness /ˈsɪknɪs/ n
Übelkeit
nausea; qualmishness; as, sickness of stomach
Krankheit
the quality or state of being sick or diseased; illness; disease or malady

side /saɪd/ n
Seite
left or right half
bounding straight edge of an object
flat surface of an object
surface of a sheet of paper
portion of the human torso generally covered by the arms
one possible aspect of a concept
region in a specified position with respect to something
group having a particular allegiance in a war
set of opponents in a game

side by side adv
Seite an Seite

side cap n
Schiffchen
military cap

side dish n
Beilage Beigabe
serving of food meant as an accompanying dish

side effect n
Nebeneffekt Seiteneffekt
computing: a state change caused by a function call
Nebenwirkung
medicine: an adverse effect
Nebenwirkung Nebeneffekt
unintended consequence of any action

side entrance n
Nebeneingang Seiteneingang
entrance to building through its side

side street n
Nebenstraße Seitengasse Seitenstraße
side street

side-by-side adj
nebeneinander
adjacent

side-striped jackal n
Streifenschakal
side-striped jackal

sideband n
Seitenband
band of frequencies on each side of the frequency of a carrier wave

sidebar n
Seitenleiste
(computing) information placed at the side of a webpage

sideboard n
Anrichte Büfett Sideboard
furniture

sideburns /ˈsaɪd.bɚnz/ /ˈsaɪd.bɜː(ɹ)nz/ n
Koteletten Backenbart
facial hair reaching from the top of the head down the side of the face to the side of the chin

sidecar n
Beiwagen Seitenwagen
one-wheeled attachment to a motorcycle

sidekick /ˈsaɪdkɪk/ n
Kumpan Kumpanin
assistant

sidelock n
Schläfenlocker Seitenlocke
sidelock

sidereal /saɪˈdɪəɹi.əl/ /saɪˈdɪɹi.əl/ adj
siderisch Stern
of or relating to the stars
siderisch
relating to a measurement of time relative to the position of the stars

sidereal day n
Sterntag siderischer Tag
day of sidereal time

sidereal time n
Sternzeit
time measured by apparent motion of vernal equinox

sidereal year n
siderisches Jahr
orbital period

siderite n
Siderit
a mineral, iron(II) carbonate

sidewalk /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/ n
Bürgersteig Trottoir Gehsteig Gehweg
paved footpath

sidewalk cafe n
Straßencafé Strassencafé
an outdoor portion of a restaurant

sideward adj
seitlich
toward a side

sideways /ˈsaɪdweɪz/ adj
Seiten- seitlich
moving or directed towards one side
auf der Stelle tretend
neither moving up nor moving down
seitlich
positioned sideways

sideways /ˈsaɪdweɪz/ adv
schief schräg seitwärts
askance
auf der Stelle
neither upward nor downward
seitwärts zu Seite
towards one side
seitlich
with a side to the front

sidewinder n
Seitenwinder-Klapperschlange
Snake Crotalus cerastes

siding /ˈsaɪdɪŋ/ n
Wandbekleidung
material to cover the sides of a building
Abstellgleis Nebengleis
side track

siding /ˈsaɪdɪŋ/ v
halten jemandem
siding with one party or another

sidle /ˈsaɪdl/ /ˈsaɪdəl/ v
schleichen
to (cause something to) advance in a coy, furtive, or unobtrusive manner

siege /siːdʒ/ n
Belagerung
military blockade of settlement

siemens /ˈsiːmənz/ n
Siemens
derived unit of electrical conductance

siesta /siˈɛstə/ n
Siesta Mittagsruhe Mittagsschlaf
an afternoon nap

sieve /sɪv/ n
Sieb
device to separate larger objects from smaller ones or from liquids

sieve /sɪv/ v
sieben durchsieben
to strain, sift or sort using a sieve

sieve of Eratosthenes pn
Sieb des Eratosthenes
ancient algorithm

sievert /ˈsiːvət/ n
Sievert
SI unit of radiation dose

sift /sɪft/ v
durchgehen sichten
to examine (something) carefully
sieben
to separate or scatter (things) as if by sieving
to sieve or strain (something)

sifu n
Shifu
martial arts instructor

sigh /saɪ/ n
Seufzer Seufzen
act of sighing

sigh /saɪ/ v
seufzen
to inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it

sight /saɪt/ n
Visier
device used in aiming a firearm
Sehenswürdigkeit Gesicht
something worth seeing

sight /saɪt/ v
erblicken
get sight of
anvisieren
take aim at
sehen
visually register

sight read /ˈsaɪt ˌɹiːd/ /ˈsaɪt ˌɹɛd/ v
vom Blatt spielen
to perform a musical piece while reading it for the first time

sight sing /ˈsaɪt ˌsɪŋ/ v
vom Blatt singen
to sing a musical piece while reading it for the first time

sight translation n
Stegreifübersetzung Vom-Blatt-Übersetzung
act of translating a written text out loud

sighthound n
Windhund
sighthound

sighting n
Sichtung
act of catching sight of something, especially something searched for

sightseeing n
Besichtigen Besichtigung Sightseeing Tourismus
tourism

sigil /ˈsɪdʒəl/ /ˈsɪdʒɪl/ n
Sigill Sigillum
magical sign
Siegel
seal, signature or signet

sigillography n
Sphragistik
study of seals and sigils

sigma /ˈsɪɡmə/ n
Sigma
letter of the Greek alphabet

sign /saɪn/ n
Zeichen Sonderzeichen
any of several specialized non-alphabetic symbols
Zeichen Schild
flat object bearing a message
Gebärde Zeichen
linguistic unit in sign language
Vorzeichen Zeichen
math: positive or negative polarity
Zeichen Gebärde
meaningful gesture
Zeichen Vorzeichen
omen
Gebärdensprache Zeichensprache
sign language in general
Zeichen Anzeichen
visible indication

sign /saɪn/ v
gebärden
intransitive: to communicate using sign language
transitive: to communicate using sign language
unterzeichnen unterschreiben
to make (a document) official by writing one's signature
unterschreiben unterzeichnen unterschriften
to write one's signature on a document
unterschreiben signieren
to write one's signature somewhere

sign language n
Gebärdensprache Zeichensprache
sign language

sign of the cross n
Bekreuzigung Kreuzzeichen
gesture

sign of the times n
Zeitzeichen
symbol of an era

sign over v
überschreiben
to transfer

sign up v
anmelden
to add one's own name to the list of people who are participating in something
to add a name to the list of people who are participating in something
abonnieren
to agree to purchase some good or service

signage /ˈsaɪnɪdʒ/ n
Beschilderung
signs taken collectively

signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ n
Signal
sign made to give notice
device to give indication
telecommunication: electric or electromagnetic action that conveys information

signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ v
signalisieren
to indicate

signal aspect n
Signalbild

signal crayfish n
Signalkrebs
Pacifastacus leniusculus

signal indication n
Signalbegriff

signatory /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɔː.ɹi/ /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɹi/ n
Unterzeichner Unterzeichnerin Unterzeichnete Unterzeichneter
one who signs or signed

signature /ˈsɪɡnətʃə/ /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/ n
Unterschrift
person’s autograph name

signboard n
Schild Tafel
a board carrying a sign

signet ring n
Siegelring
signet ring

significance /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/ n
Bedeutung Signifikanz
extent to which something matters
Bedeutung
meaning

significant /sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/ /sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.ɡənt/ adj
bedeutend signifikant
having noticeable effect

significant other n
Lebensgefährte Lebensgefährtin
romantic partner, regardless of marital status

significantly adv
beträchtlich wesentlich
in a significant manner: notably

signified n
Signifikat
concept evoked by a sign

signifier n
Signifikant
(linguistics) the sound of spoken word or string of letters on a page that a person recognizes as a sign

signify /ˈsɪɡ nəˌfaɪ/ v
bedeuten
to give something a meaning

signpost n
Wegweiser Richtungsweiser Signalpfosten Signalposten
post bearing a sign that gives information on directions

signpost v
ausschildern
install signposts

signum function n
Signumfunktion
function

silage n
Silage
fodder stored in a silo

silence /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ interjection
Ruhe
be silent

silence /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ n
Stille Schweigen
lack of any sound
Schweigen
right to not speak during arrest

silence /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ v
zum Schweigen bringen
to suppress criticism

silence camp n
Schweigelager
any of the NKVD special camps

silence is golden proverb
Reden ist Silber, Schweigen ist Gold Schweigen ist Gold
proverb

silencer n
Schalldämpfer
attachment

silent /ˈsaɪlənt/ adj
still schweigen
free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet
lautlos leise stumm
in silent mode, on silent, with the sound turned off
still
keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed
stumm
not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent
schweigsam
not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn

silent as the grave adj
wie ein Grab schweigen
to say absolutely nothing

silent film n
Stummfilm
film without sound

silent treatment n
jemanden mit Schweigen strafen
ignoring a particular individual

silhouette /ˌsɪ.lʊˈwɛt/ n
Silhouette Schattenriss
representation of the outlines of an object filled in with a black color

silica gel n
Kieselgel
granular form of silica

silicate /ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/ /ˈsɪlɪkət/ /ˈsɪlɪkɪt/ n
Silikat
salt or mineral

siliceous adj
Kiesel- kieselartig kieselhaltig
relating to silica

silicic acid n
Kieselsäure
any of a range of hydrates of silica

silicon /ˈsɪləkɑn/ /ˈsɪlɪkən/ n
Silizium Silicium
non-metallic element

silicon dioxide n
Siliciumdioxid Siliziumdioxid
SiO₂

silicone /ˈsɪləkən/ /ˈsɪlɪkəʊn/ n
Silikon
any of a class of inert compounds of silicon

siliconize v
silikonieren silikonisieren

siliconized adj
silikonisiert
coated with silicone

silicosis n
Silikose
silica dust pneumoconiosis

silk /sɪlk/ n
Seide
fabric
fiber

silken adj
seiden
made of silk
having a texture like silk

silkworm /ˈsɪlkwɜːm/ n
Seidenraupe Seidenspinner
caterpillar

silky /ˈsɪlki/ adj
seidenweich seidig
similar in texture or appearance to silk

sill /sɪl/ n
Fensterbank Sims
base of a window
Schwelle
horizontal member bearing the upright portion of a frame
Lagergang Sill
layer of igneous rock

sillimanite n
Sillimanit
mineral

silliness /ˈsɪlinɪs/ n
Albernheit Dummheit
that which is perceived as silly or frivolous

silly /ˈsɪli/ adj
dumm doof
foolish, showing a lack of good sense and wisdom
albern
playful, giggly

silly goose n
dumme Gans
silly person

silly season /ˈsɪli ˈsizən/ n
Sauregurkenzeit Sommerloch
period when news media tend to place increased emphasis on reporting bizarre stories

silo /ˈsaɪloʊ/ n
Raketensilo
underground bunker
Silo Kornspeicher
vertical building for storing grain

silovik n
Silowik
former member of the security services and the military, any power structure (Russia)

silt /sɪlt/ n
Schluff Schlamm Schlick
fine earth deposited by water

silty adj
schluffig verschlammt
having a noticeable amount of silt

silver /ˈsɪl.və/ /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ adj
silberfarben silberfarbig silbern silbrig
having a color/colour like silver
silbern
made from silver

silver /ˈsɪl.və/ /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ n
Silber
metal
color/colour

silver bullet n
Königsweg
solution perceived to have great effectiveness or bring miraculous results

silver carp n
Silberkarpfen
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

silver fir n
Weißtanne
European silver fir Abies alba

silver fox n
Silberfuchs Silberfüchsin
fox with pale yellow fur

silver goal n
Silver Goal
first goal scored during the first half of extra time

silver lining n
Lichtblick Silberstreif Silberstreifen gute Seite positiver Aspekt
a good aspect of a mostly bad event

silver medal n
Silbermedaille
medal made of, or having the colour of, silver

silver paper n
Silberpapier
aluminium foil

silver plate n
Silberbeschichtung Silberüberzug
thin layer of silver

silver screen n
Filmleinwand Kinoleinwand
cinema screen

silver sulfide n
Silbersulfid
Ag₂S

silver wedding n
Silberhochzeit silberne Hochzeit
anniversary celebration

silverfish n
Silberfischchen Fischchen Silberfisch Zuckergast
type of bristletail

silverside n
Ährenfisch
fish of the families Atherinidae and Atherinopsidae

silversmith n
Gold- und Silberschmied Gold- und Silberschmiedin Silberschmied Silberschmiedin
person who makes articles out of silver

silverware n
Essbesteck Tafelsilber
(US) knives, forks and spoons

silvery adj
silberhell silbern silbrig
clear and musical in tone
silbrig
resembling silver

silvery-cheeked antshrike n
Silberwangen-Ameisenwürger
Sakesphorus cristatus

silviculture n
Forstwissenschaft Waldbau
forestry

similar /ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/ adj
ähnlich vergleichbar
having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable

similarity /sɪmɪˈlæɹɪti/ n
Ähnlichkeit
closeness of appearance

similarly adv
ähnlich
in a similar style or manner

simile /ˈsɪməli/ n
Vergleich
figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another

simit n
Sesamkringel Sesamring Simit
ring-shaped bread roll

simmer /ˈsɪmə/ /ˈsɪmɚ/ v
sieden köcheln
(intransitive) to cook or undergo heating slowly
(transitive) to cause to cook or undergo heating slowly

simony /ˈsaɪ.mə.ni/ n
Simonie Ämterkauf
act of buying or selling spiritual things

simoom /sɪˈmuːm/ n
Samum
hot, dry wind

simper /ˈsɪmpə/ /ˈsɪmpɚ/ v
verschmitzt lachen
To smile in a frivolous manner

simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ adj
einfach simpel
uncomplicated
simple-minded

simple past n
Präteritum
the simple past tense

simple present n
Gegenwart
present tense

simple sentence n
einfacher Satz
sentence containing one independent clause and no dependent clause

simpleness n
Einfachheit
property of being simple

simpleton /ˈsɪmpəltən/ n
Einfaltspinsel Naivling Simpel naiv
simple-minded naive person lacking common sense

simplex n
Simplex
a simple word
an analogue in any dimension of the triangle or tetrahedron

simplicial adj
simplizial
having to do with simplices

simplicity /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/ n
Einfachheit
quality or state of being simple, unmixed, or uncompounded; as, the simplicity of metals or of earths

simplification /ˌsɪmpləfəˈkeɪʃən/ n
Vereinfachung
act of simplifying

simplify /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ v
sich vereinfachen
to become simpler
vereinfachen
to make simpler

simply /ˈsɪmpli/ adv
einfach
in a simple manner

simulacrum /ˌsimjəˈleɪkɹəm/ n
Scheinbild
faint trace
Simulacrum Simulakrum
image or representation

simulate /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/ v
simulieren nachahmen
to model, replicate, duplicate the behavior

simulation /sɪmjʊleɪʃən/ n
Schwalbe
soccer: attempt of feigning a foul
Simulation
something which simulates
process of simulating

simulator n
Simulator
machine or system

simultaneity /ˌsaɪməltəˈniɪti/ /ˌsɪməltəˈniːɪti/ n
Gleichzeitigkeit Simultanität
the quality or state of being simultaneous

simultaneous /sɪm.əlˈteɪ̯n.i.əs/ /ˌsaɪ̯m.əlˈteɪ̯n.i.əs/ adj
gleichzeitig simultan
occurring at the same time

simultaneously /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/ /ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/ adv
gleichzeitig
occurring at the same time

simultaneousness n
Gleichzeitigkeit Simultanität
the quality or state of being simultaneous

sin /sɪn/ n
Sünde
violation of religious law
misdeed

sin /sɪn/ v
sündigen
to commit a sin

since /sɪn(t)s/ adv
seitdem seither
from a specified time in the past

since /sɪn(t)s/ conjunction
da weil
because
seitdem
from the time that

since /sɪn(t)s/ preposition
seit
from (time)

since when adv
seit wann
from what time

sincere /sɪnˈsɪə(ɹ)/ adj
aufrichtig
earnest

sincerity /sɪnˈsɛɹəti/ n
Aufrichtigkeit Ehrlichkeit
quality of being sincere

sine /saɪn/ n
Sinus
trigonometric function

sine qua non /ˌsaɪnɪ kweɪ ˈnɒn/ /ˌsɪni kwɑ ˈnɑn/ n
Conditio sine qua non absolute Notwendigkeit notwendige Bedingung unerlässliche Voraussetzung
prerequisite

sinecure /ˈsaɪ.nə.kjʊɹ/ /ˈsaɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/ n
Sinekure
a position that requires no work but still gives a payment

sinful /ˈsɪnfəl/ adj
sündig
constituting sin

sing /sɪŋ/ v
singen
to produce harmonious sounds with one’s voice

sing along v
mitsingen
sing at the same time

singe /sɪnd͡ʒ/ v
ansengen versengen
to burn slightly
absengen
to remove the hair from skin by passing over a flame

singer /ˈsɪnd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪŋə/ /ˈsɪŋɚ/ n
Sängerin
female person who sings
Sänger Sängerchen Sängerlein
person who sings

singer-songwriter n
Liedermacher Liedermacherin Singer-Songwriter Singer-Songwriterin
singer-songwriter

singing /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ n
Singen Gesang
the act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing

single /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ adj
einzel
designed for the use of only one
einzig allein einzeln
not accompanied by anything else
einheitlich einzig gemeinsam vereint
not divided in parts
unverheiratet ledig alleinstehend single solo
not married nor dating

single /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ n
Single
45 RPM vinyl record
Einer
bill valued at $1
Single Alleinstehende Alleinstehender Hagestolz Jungfrau Junggeselle
one who is not married
Single Singleauskopplung
popular song

single bed n
Einzelbett
bed for one person

single market n
Binnenmarkt
a trade bloc

single mother n
alleinerziehende Mutter
a woman raising a child on her own

single out v
aussondern auswählen gesondert behandeln
To select one from a group and treat differently

single parent n
Alleinerziehende Alleinerziehender
only parent bringing up a child

single responsibility principle pn
Eine-Verantwortlichkeit-Prinzip Single-Responsibility-Prinzip
programming principle

single room n
Einzelzimmer
a hotel room with one single bed

single transferable vote n
übertragbare Einzelstimmgebung
voting system

single-chain adj
einkettig
having only a single chain of carbon atoms

single-click n
Einzelklick
action or event of pushing mouse-button once

single-handedly adv
eigenhändig
alone; without assistance; by oneself

single-lens reflex n
Spiegelreflexkamera
a camera allowing one to view through the same lens used to take a photograph

single-minded adj
unbeirrbar
intensely focused

singlehood n
Alleinleben Singledasein Singleleben Unverpartnertsein
The state of being single

singlet /ˈsɪŋɡlɪt/ n
Unterhemd
sleeveless shirt

singleton n
Singleton
computing: class
Einermenge einelementige Menge
math: set

singleton pattern n
Singleton
software: design pattern

singly even adj
einzeln gerade
singly even

singular /ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚ/ /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/ adj
einzeln
being only one of larger population
ungewöhnlich
being out of the ordinary
einzigartig
being the only one of a kind
distinguished by superiority
singularisch Singular
grammar: referring to only one thing
singulär
linear algebra: of matrix: having no inverse

singular /ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚ/ /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/ n
Singular Einzahl Singularis
grammar: form of a word that refers to only one thing

singular value decomposition n
Singulärwertzerlegung
linear algebra: type of factorisation of a matrix

singulare tantum n
Singularetantum Singularwort
grammar, noun having the singular form only

singularity /ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/ n
Eigenheit
peculiar state or occurrence
Singularität
physics: point of infinite density
point where infinite value is reached
mathematics: value for which a derivative does not exist

sinicization n
Chinesierung Chinesifizierung Sinifizierung Sinisierung
process of sinicising

sinister /ˈsɪnɪstə/ /ˈsɪnɪstɚ/ adj
böse
evil
linker
heraldic "left"
links linksseitig sinister
of the left
sinister
ominous

sink /sɪŋk/ n
Spülbecken Spüle Waschbecken Lavabo Spülstein
basin
Senke
destination vertex
Abfluss
wastewater drain

sink /sɪŋk/ v
sinken untergehen
descend into liquid, etc
senken versenken
push (something) into

sinker /ˈsɪŋkə(ɹ)/ n
Bleigewicht
weight used in fishing

sinkhole n
Abfluss Ablauf Senkloch Sinkloch
depressed area in which water collects
Doline Erdfall Flussschwinde Schluckloch Schwalgloch Schwinde
geology: hole formed in soluble rock

sinking ship n
sinkendes Schiff
something doomed

sinless adj
sündenfrei sündenlos
without sin

sinner /ˈsɪnɚ/ n
Sünder Sünderin
person who has sinned

sinologist n
Sinologe Sinologin
a student, or expert in sinology

sinter /ˈsɪntə/ v
sintern
to compact and heat a powder to form a solid mass

sintering n
Sintern
A process in which the particles of a powder are welded together by pressure and heating to a temperature below its melting point

sinuosity n
Windungen
the property of being sinuous

sinuous /ˈsɪn.ju.əs/ adj
gewunden kurvenreich
having curves in alternate directions; meandering

sinus /ˈsaɪnəs/ n
Sinus Nasennebenhöhle
pouch or cavity in any organ or tissue

sinusitis n
Sinusitis
inflammation

sinusoid /ˈsaɪnəsɔɪd/ n
Sinusoid
anatomy: channel for venous blood
Sinuskurve
sine curve

sip /sɪp/ v
nippen
to drink slowly, small mouthfuls at a time

siphon /ˈsaɪfən/ n
Heber
a bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other

sir /ˈsə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ/ /ˈsɪɹ/ n
Herr mein Herr
address to any male, especially if his name or proper address is unknown

siren /ˈsaɪəɹən/ /ˈsaɪɹən/ n
Sirene
nymph of Greek mythology
device for making a sound alarm
dangerously seductive woman

sirloin n
Roastbeef Rumpsteak
cut of beef

sirocco /sɪˈɹɒkoʊ/ n
Schirokko Scirocco
wind

sirtaki /sɚˈtɑki/ /sɜːˈtakɪ/ n
Sirtaki
modern Greek folk dance

sis /sɪs/ n
Schwesterchen
sister

sisal /ˈsʌɪsəl/ n
Sisal
fiber

sissy /ˈsɪsi/ n
Jammerlappen
a timid, unassertive or cowardly person
Weichling
an effeminate boy or man

sister /ˈsɪs.tə/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/ n
Schwester Nonne
a nun; a female member of a religious community
Partner- Schwester-
attributively: of an entity that has a special relationship with another
Schwester Krankenschwester
senior nurse
Schwester
woman or girl having the same parents
any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt
form of address to a woman

sister /ˈsɪs.tə/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/ v
aufdoppeln verstärken
strengthen by fastening a second beam alongside

sister city n
Partnerstadt
city in a relationship of cordiality

sister-in-law n
Schwägerin Schwäherin
brother's wife
husband's sister
wife's sister
husband's brother's wife
wife's brother's wife

sisterhood n
Schwesterschaft
quality of being sisterly
state of being sisters
Frauenorden Schwesternschaft
religious society of women

sisterly /ˈsɪstəli/ adj
geschwisterlich schwesterlich
of or characteristic of a sister or sisters

sisterly /ˈsɪstəli/ adv
geschwisterlich schwesterlich
like a sister

sistership n
Schwesterschaft
role or position of sister

sit /sɪt/ v
setzen hinsetzen
move oneself into such a position
sitzen
of a person, be in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs are supported
liegen
of an object: occupy a given position permanently
sitzen angehören
to be a member of a deliberative body

sit back v
zurücklehnen
to recline while still in a seated position
to relax, to not exert oneself

sit bone n
Sitzknochen
ischial tuberosity

sit down v
setzen
to assume a sitting position from a standing position

sit up v
aufsetzen
to rise to a sitting position

sit-down adj
Sitz- im Sitzen sitzend
to be done while sitting

sit-down n
Sitzstreik
a sit-in
Beisammensein im Sitzen Sitzpause Zusammenkunft im Sitzen Zusammensitzen
an act of sitting down, especially with other people

sit-in n
Sitzblockade
type of protest

sitar n
Sitar
musical instrument

sitcom n
Sitcom
situation comedy

site /saɪt/ n
Webpräsenz Website Webseite
a website
Standort
place where anything is fixed; situation; local position

site map n
Sitemap
webpage that lists the contents of a website

sitting /ˈsɪtɪŋ/ n
Sitzung
a legislative session
a period during which one is seated for a specific purpose
Brüten
incubation of eggs; the clutch of eggs under a brooding bird

situated /ˈsɪt͡ʃueɪtɪd/ adj
gelegen
located in a specific place

situation /sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/ n
Lage Ort Platz
location
Situation Lage Zustand
one's status with regard to circumstances
Stellung
position of employment
Lage Situation
position vis-à-vis surroundings
Situation Lage
state of affairs

situation comedy n
Situationskomik
episodic comedy television program

situationism n
Personismus Situationismus
school of thought

six /sɪks/ n
Sechs
Sechs sechs
digit

six /sɪks/ numeral
sechs
cardinal number

six o'clock n
sechs Uhr
the start of the seventh hour

six of one, half a dozen of the other proverb
Jacke wie Hose sein ein und dasselbe einerlei gehüpft wie gesprungen
two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent

six pack /ˈsiksˌpæk/ n
Waschbrettbauch sex
Sechserpack
set of six beverage cans

six perfections n
sechs Tugenden sechs Vollkommenheiten
six virtues in Mahayana Buddhism

six-pack n
Waschbrettbauch
Sechserpack
set of six beverage cans

six-sided adj
sechsseitig
having six sides

sixteen /ˈsɪks.tiːn/ /ˌsɪksˈtiːn/ numeral
sechzehn
cardinal number 16

sixteenth /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ adj
sechzehnte
the ordinal form of the number sixteen

sixteenth /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ n
Sechzehntel
one of sixteen equal parts of a whole

sixteenthly adv
sechzehntens
in the sixteenth place

sixth /sɪk(s)θ/ adj
sechste sechster
ordinal form of the number six

sixth /sɪk(s)θ/ n
Sexte
interval
Sechstel
one of six equal parts of a whole
Sechster
person or thing in sixth place

sixth form n
Oberstufe Sekundarstufe II
final two years of secondary schooling

sixth sense n
sechster Sinn
extrasensory perception

sixties n
Sechziger sechziger Jahre
decade of the 1960s

sixtieth /ˈsɪksti.əθ/ adj
sechzigste
the ordinal form of the number sixty

sixtieth /ˈsɪksti.əθ/ n
sechzigste
one of sixty equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the sixtieth position

sixty /ˈsɪksti/ /ˈsɪkstɪ/ numeral
sechzig
cardinal number

sixty-eight numeral
achtundsechzig
cardinal number

sixty-first adj
einundsechzigste
ordinal number

sixty-five numeral
fünfundsechzig
cardinal number

sixty-four numeral
vierundsechzig
cardinal number

sixty-nine /ˌsɪkstiˈnaɪn/ n
neunundsechzig
cardinal number
Neunundsechzig
sex position

sixty-one numeral
einundsechzig
cardinal number

sixty-second adj
zweiundsechzigste
ordinal number

sixty-seven numeral
siebenundsechzig
cardinal number

sixty-six numeral
sechsundsechzig
cardinal number

sixty-three numeral
dreiundsechzig
cardinal number

sixty-two numeral
zweiundsechzig
cardinal number

size /saɪz/ n
Größe Kleidergröße Konfektionsgröße
a specific set of dimensions for clothing
Größe
dimensions or magnitude of a thing

sizzle /ˈsɪzəl/ n
Zischen
the sound of water hitting a hot surface

sizzle /ˈsɪzəl/ v
zischen
to make the sound of water hitting a hot surface

skald /skɔːld/ n
Skalde
a Nordic poet of the Viking Age

skandha n
skandha
any of the five aspects constituting the sentient being in Buddhism

skat /skæt/ n
Skat Skatspiel
A trick-taking card game for three players, popular in Germany
Skat
A widow of two cards in the game of skat

skate /skeɪt/ n
Skateboarden Skateboardfahren
act of skateboarding
Eislauf Eislaufen Schlittschuhlaufen
act of skating or ice skating
Schlittschuh Rollschuh
ice skate or roller skate
Rochen
fish of family Rajidae

skate /skeɪt/ v
Schlittschuh laufen eislaufen
to move along a surface (ice or ground) using skates

skate on thin ice v
sich auf dünnem Eis bewegen
to be in potentially risky situation

skateboard n
Skateboard
platform on wheels

skater /ˈskeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
Feldspieler
ice hockey: player other than goaltender
Schlittschuhläufer Schlittschuhläuferin
person who skates

skating /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/ n
Schlittschuhlaufen Skaten Eislaufen
action or sport

skating rink n
Eisbahn
frozen surface for skating
Rollschuhbahn
roller skating rink

skedaddle /skɪˈdædəl/ v
abhauen türmen
move or run away quickly

skeet n
Abspritzen
ejaculation of semen
Skeet
form of trapshooting

skeet v
abspritzen
to ejaculate

skeg /skɛɡ/ n
Scheg
rudder-supporting structure

skein /skeɪn/ n
Strang
quantity of yarn
Schar
zoology: wild fowl in flight

skeletal /ˈskɛlɪt(ə)l/ adj
skelettal Knochen- Skelett- skelett-
of, or relating to the skeleton

skeleton /ˈskɛlətən/ n
Skeleton
computing: client-helper procedure
Rohbau Skelett
frame that provides support to a building
Skelett Gerippe
system that provides support to an organism
Haut und Knochen Skelett
very thin person
Skeleton
type of tobogganing

skeleton in the cupboard n
Dreck am Stecken haben eine Leiche im Keller haben
shameful secret

skeptic /ˈskɛp.tɪk/ n
Skeptiker Skeptikerin
someone who habitually doubts beliefs and claims

skeptical /ˈskeptɪkəl/ adj
skeptisch
having, or expressing doubt
related to skepticism

skepticism /ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/ n
Skepsis Skeptizismus
general disposition to doubt

skerry /ˈskɛɹi/ n
Schäre
small rocky island

sketch /skɛtʃ/ n
Sketch
brief musical, dramatic or literary work etc.
Skizze
quick freehand drawing

sketch /skɛtʃ/ v
skizzieren
entwerfen
to make a basic drawing

sketchbook n
Skizzenbuch
book or pad with blank pages for sketching

sketchy /ˈskɛtʃi/ adj
skizzenhaft
Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement

skew /skjuː/ adj
schräg schief windschief
neither perpendicular nor parallel

skew-Hermitian adj
schiefhermitesch
skew-Hermitian

skewed adj
befangen eingenommen gefärbt parteiisch tendenziös unausgewogen
biased, distorted
abgeschrägt schief schräg verdreht verzogen
twisted at an angle

skewer /ˈskjuːə/ /ˈskjuːəɹ/ n
Spieß Spießchen
pin used to secure food during cooking

skewer /ˈskjuːə/ /ˈskjuːəɹ/ v
aufspießen
to impale on a skewer

ski /skiː/ /ʃiː/ n
Ski Schi
one of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow

ski /skiː/ /ʃiː/ v
Ski laufen Ski
to move on skis

ski boot n
Skistiefel Skischuhe
specialized footwear used in skiing

ski jumper n
Skispringer Skispringerin
someone who competes in ski jumping

ski jumping n
Skispringen
a winter sport

ski lift n
Skilift Schilift
a device that transports skiers up a mountain

ski mask n
Skimaske
A warm cap shielding the neck and head

ski pole n
Skistock
a slender stick used by skiers

ski resort n
Skigebiet Skiort
resort for skiers

ski school n
Skischule
place where skiing lessons are taught

ski stick n
Skistock
a slender stick used by skiers

ski track n
Loipe Piste Skipiste
trail from/for skis

skid /skɪd/ n
Kufe
ski shaped runner or supporting surface as found on an aircraft

skid mark n
Bremsspur
black mark left on a road surface from tires

skid row n
Armenviertel heruntergekommenes Viertel
an especially dilapidated section of a city

skidmark n
Bremsspur
visible stain left on underpants
black mark left on a road surface from tires

skier n
Skifahrer Skiläufer Schifahrer Skifahrerin Schifahrerin Skiläuferin
someone who practices skiing

skiff /skɪf/ n
Skiff
Any of various types of boats small enough for sailing or rowing by one person

skiing /ˈskiɪŋ/ n
Skifahren Schifahren
sport or activity

skill /skɪl/ n
Fähigkeit Fertigkeit Geschicklichkeit Kompetenz Kunst Talent
capacity to do something well

skilled /skɪld/ adj
erfahren
geschickt gewandt gekonnt
having or showing skill
fachlich ausgebildet fachlich trainiert fachlich unterwiesen
requiring special abilities or training

skillet /ˈskɪlɪt/ n
Bratpfanne
pan for frying

skillful /ˈskɪl.fəl/ adj
geschickt gewandt
possessing skill, skilled

skillfully adv
geschickt
in a skillful manner

skim /skɪm/ v
überfliegen
read quickly, skipping some detail
abprallen
ricochet
abschöpfen abstreichen
scrape off; remove (something) from a surface
flippen flitschen hüpfen lassen platteln schiefern springen lassen
throw an object so it bounces on water

skim milk n
Magermilch entrahmte Milch
milk with removed cream

skimp /skɪmp/ v
knausern
to make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp
knapp halten knausern
to save; to be parsimonious or stingy
nachlässig erledigen schludern
to slight; to do carelessly; to scamp

skin /skɪn/ n
Fell Haut
Design
image used as the background of graphical user interface
Haut Fell
outer protective of the body of a person or animal
skin and fur of an animal used by humans

skin /skɪn/ v
aufschürfen
to injure the skin of
häuten
to remove the skin of

skin and bones n
Haut und Knochen ein Strich in der Landschaft
emaciated; very skinny

skin cancer n
Hautkrebs
malignant growth on the skin

skin color n
Hautfarbe Teint
color of human skin
Hautfarbe
ethnicity

skin-deep adj
oberflächlich
superficial

skinflint n
Knauser Geizhals Geizkragen Knauserin Knicker Knickerin
one who is excessively stingy or cautious with money

skinhead /ˈskɪnhɛd/ n
Skinhead
member of skinhead subculture

skink /skɪŋk/ n
Skink
lizard

skinny /ˈskɪni/ adj
mager
thin

skinny dipping n
Nacktbaden
swimming in the nude

skinny-dip v
nackt baden
swim in the nude

skinny-dipper n
Nacktbader Nacktbaderin
someone who swims in the nude

skint /skɪnt/ adj
abgebrannt blank
penniless, poor, impecunious, broke

skip /skɪp/ n
Hopser Hüpfer Sprung
leaping, jumping or skipping movement
Absetzmulde Schuttcontainer
An open-topped rubbish bin

skip /skɪp/ v
schwänzen
not to attend
springen
to leap about lightly
hüpfen hopsen
to move by hopping on alternate feet
überspringen weglassen
to omit or disregard intermediate items or stages
hüpfen springen
to skim, ricochet or bounce over a surface

skipper /ˈskɪpɚ/ n
Kapitän Mannschaftskapitän Teamchef Teamkapitän
captain of sports team
Schiffer Kapitän Schiffskapitän
master of a ship

skipping rope n
Springseil Sprungseil
rope for play or exercise

skirmish /ˈskɜː(ɹ)mɪʃ/ n
Scharmützel Geplänkel
brief battle between small groups
Wortgeplänkel
minor dispute

skirmisher n
Plänkler Scharmützler
soldier

skirret n
Zuckerwurzel Süßwurzel
umbelliferous plant

skirt /skɜːt/ /skɝt/ n
Saum
border
Rock
clothing
part of dress
Rock Weiberrock
slang for woman
Rock Schurz
something resembling a skirt

skirt /skɜːt/ /skɝt/ v
säumen
umgehen umrunden
to be on or from the border of

skirt chaser n
Schürzenjäger
man who seeks out female companionship

skirting board n
Fußbodenleiste Fußleiste Scheuerleiste
panel between floor and interior wall

skit n
Darbietung Parodie Satire Seitenhieb Spott
comedy

skit v
verspotten
poke fun

skitter /ˈskɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪtɚ/ v
huschen
to move hurriedly

skittish /ˈskɪtɪʃ/ [ˈskɪɾɪʃ] adj
scheu schreckhaft
easily scared
launisch unberechenbar
fickle

skive /ˈskaɪv/ v
schwänzen
To slack off

skua /ˈskjuːə/ n
Raubmöwe Skua
predatory seabird of the family Stercorariidae

skulduggery /skʌlˈdʌɡəɹi/ /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəɹi/ n
Hinterlist Mauschelei
devious device or trick

skulk /skʌlk/ v
sich verstecken
to conceal oneself; to hide

skull /skʌl/ n
Schädel Kranium
bones of the head: cranium and mandible
Totenkopf
death's-head, skull

skull and crossbones n
Totenkopf
symbol of death

skullcap /ˈskʌlkæp/ n
Kippa Scheitelkäppchen Schädeldecke
cap that covers the area from the forehead to just above the back of the neck
Helmkraut
flowering plant

skunk /skʌŋk/ n
Stinktier Skunk
animal

sky /skaɪ/ n
Himmel
atmosphere above a point
Himmel Luft
heaven
specific view, condition

sky blue adj
azurblau himmelblau
light blue

sky blue n
Himmelblau
colour

sky burial n
Himmelsbestattung
funeral practice

sky-high adj
himmelhoch
extremely tall
excessive, exorbitant

skydive /ˈskaɪˌdaɪv/ n
Fallschirmsprung
an instance of skydiving

skydiver n
Fallschirmspringer Fallschirmspringerin
someone who skydives

skydiving n
Fallschirmspringen Skydiving
jumping out of an aircraft and freefalling

skyhook /ˈskaɪˌhʊk/ n
Skyhook
helicopter that lifts and transports heavy objects
imaginary hook suspended in the air

skylark /ˈskaɪ.lɑɹk/ /ˈskʌɪ.lɑːk/ n
Feldlerche Feldlerchenmännchen Feldlerchenweibchen Lerche Lerchenmännchen Lerchenweibchen
small brown passerine bird

skylight /ˈskaɪˌlaɪt/ n
Dachfenster Dachluke Dachflächenfenster
opening in the roof

skyline /ˈskaɪˌlaɪn/ n
Horizont Silhouette Skyline
silhouette against city or buildings

skype /skaɪp/ v
skypen
make a Skype telephone call

skyrocket /ˈskaɪˌɹɒk.ɪt/ n
Feuerwerksrakete
type of firework

skyrocket /ˈskaɪˌɹɒk.ɪt/ v
explodieren emporschnellen hochschnellen
to increase suddenly and extremely

skyscraper /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪpɚ/ n
Wolkenkratzer Hochhaus
tall building

skywards adv
himmelwärts
In the direction of the sky

skywriter n
Himmelsschreiber Himmelsschreiberin
one who does skywriting

skywriting n
Himmelsschreiben Himmelsschrift
messages, left by leaving a trail of smoke from an airplane

slab /slæb/ n
Bodenelement Platte Scheibe Tafel Wandelement
flat piece of material
Platte Bodenfliese Bodenplatte Fliese Fliesenplatte Gehwegplatte
paving stone

slack /slæk/ adj
schlaff
not tense
weak
lasch schlampig trödelig
not using due diligence or care

slack /slæk/ n
Schlacke
small coal, coal dust

slack /slæk/ v
bummeln faul sein faulenzen trödeln
to procrastinate

slacks n
Slacks
Semi-formal trousers not part of a suit

slag /slæɡ/ n
Schlampe
a woman (sometimes a man) who has loose morals relating to sex
Schlacke
the impurities which result and are separated out when melting a metal or refining it from its ore
Schlacke Lava
the scoria of a volcano

slag /slæɡ/ v
verschlacken
to make slag
herunterputzen
to talk badly about someone; to denigrate someone

slag heap n
Abraumhalde Schlackehaufen Schlackenhalde

slagless adj
schlackenlos
free from slag

slaglessness n
Schlackenlosigkeit
quality of being free from slag

slake /sleɪk/ v
ermüden nachlassen
To become less energetic
abschwächen nachlassen
To become less intense
abkühlen kühlen
To cool with water
Durst löschen Durst stillen befriedigen erlöschen stillen
To satisfy thirst
entspannen ermüden erschlaffen
To slacken

slaked lime n
Calciumhydroxid Kalkhydrat Löschkalk Sumpfkalk Weißkalk Weißkalkhydrat
calcium hydroxide

slalom /ˈslɑː.ləm/ n
Slalom
sports
course used for the sport of slalom
race or competition

slam /slæm/ v
zuknallen zuschlagen
to shut with sudden force and noise
ausschimpfen
to speak badly of

slander /ˈslɑːndə/ n
(mündliche) Verleumdung Lästerung
false or unsupported spoken malicious statement

slander /ˈslɑːndə/ v
mündlich verleumden mündlich verunglimpfen
utter a slanderous statement about

slanderer n
Verleumder Verleumderin
One who slanders

slanderous adj
verleumderisch
Both untrue and harmful to a reputation

slang /sleɪŋ/ /slæŋ/ n
Umgangssprache Slang Jargon
unconventional language

slant /ˈslænt/ n
Schlitzauge
pejorative: person of Asian descent
Schräge
slope or incline

slant /ˈslænt/ v
neigen abschrägen
to lean, slope or incline

slanting /ˈslæntɪŋ/ adj
schräg
not perpendicular

slap n
Klaps Schlag
A blow dealt with the open hand
Makeup Schminke
Makeup, cosmetics.

slap v
ohrfeigen schlagen klatschen patschen
to give a slap

slap in the face n
Ohrfeige Backpfeife
slap in the face or on the cheek

slapdash /ˈslæpdæʃ/ adj
schlampig schludrig blindlings flüchtig hopplahop hudelig
done hastily

slapdash /ˈslæpdæʃ/ adv
hopplahopp schlampig schludrig
in a hasty or careless manner

slapper /ˈslæpə/ /ˈslæpɚ/ n
Schlampe
female of loose morals
Hure Nutte
prostitute

slash /slaʃ/ /slæʃ/ n
Hieb
swift cut with a blade
Schrägstrich Bruchstrich
typography: / symbol

slash /slaʃ/ /slæʃ/ v
aufschlitzen
to make a broad cut with an edged weapon

slash and burn n
Brandrodung Schwenden
technique

slat /slæt/ n
Lamelle Leiste Streifen
thin, narrow strip

slate /sleɪt/ adj
schiefergrau
bluish-grey/gray like slate

slate /sleɪt/ n
Eternit Faserzement Kunstschiefer
artificial material resembling slate
Schiefergrau
bluish-grey colour
Kandidatenliste Liste
list of candidates for an election
Schuldentafel etwas anschreiben
record of money owed
Schiefer Schiefertafel
rock
Schiefertafel Tafel
sheet of slate for writing on
Dachschiefer
tile

slate /sleɪt/ v
bestimmen vorsehen
anticipate or strongly expect
verreissen
criticise/criticize harshly
planen ansetzen
schedule

slater /ˈsleɪtə/ /ˈsleɪtɚ/ n
Schieferdecker
one who lays slate

slaty-backed gull n
Kamtschatkamöwe
Larus schistisagus

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɔtɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ n
Schlachtung Schächten Schächtung rituelles Schlachten
killing of animals (also kosher and halal rituals)
Gemetzel Metzelei Schlachtung Schlächterei
killing of many people

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɔtɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ v
schlachten schächten
to butcher animals, generally for food (also kosher and halal rituals)
abschlachten
to kill in a particularly brutal manner
to massacre people in large numbers

slaughterer n
Fleischer Fleischerin Fleischhacker Fleischhackerin Fleischhauer Fleischhauerin
a butcher
Schlächter Schlächterin
a person who slaughters
Schächter Schächterin
a ritual slaughterer

slaughterous adj
mörderisch
prone to slaughtering

slave /sleɪv/ n
Folgegerät Slave
engineering: device that is controlled by another device
Sklave Sklavin Sexsklave Sexsklavin
person forced to perform sexual acts; nonconsensual sex slave
Sklave Sklavin
person owned by another
person forced to work for another

slave trade n
Sklavenhandel
traffic in slaves

slave-girl n
Sklavin
female slave

slaveholder n
Sklavenhalter
someone who owns slaves

slaveowner n
Sklavenbesitzer Sklavenbesitzerin Sklavenhalter Sklavenhalterin
anyone that has control over another human being

slaver /ˈslævə/ /ˈslævɚ/ n
Sklavenhalter Sklavenhalterin Sklavenhändler Sklavenhändlerin
a person engaged in the slave trade

slaver /ˈslævə/ /ˈslævɚ/ v
sabbern
to drool saliva

slavery /ˈsleɪvəɹi/ n
Sklaverei
institution or practice of owning human beings
condition in which one is captivated or subjugated
condition of servitude endured by a slave

slavish /ˈsleɪvɪʃ/ adj
sklavisch
in the manner of a slave

slaw /slɔː/ n
Krautsalat
coleslaw

slay /sleɪ/ v
erschlagen töten umbringen
to kill, murder

slayer /ˈsleɪə/ n
Abmurkser Töter
one who slays

sleazy /sliː.zi/ adj
frivol schäbig vulgär
Dishonorable; base; vulgar; raunchy
mies
Marked by low quality; inferior; inadequate

sledder n
Rodler Rodlerin
person who rides a sled

sledding n
Rodeln
act of sliding downhill on a sled

sledge /slɛdʒ/ n
Schlitten
sleigh or sled

sledgehammer n
Vorschlaghammer
kind of hammer

sleek /sliːk/ adj
glänzend
geschmeidig
not rough or harsh
glatt
smooth

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ n
Schlaf Schläfchen Nachtruhe
informal: act or instance of sleeping
Schlaf
state of reduced consciousness
Schlaf Augenbutter Schlafsand Augenpopel Augenschleim Groikerl
substance found in the corner of the eyes (gound), sometimes as a figurative objectification of sleep

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ v
unterbringen
to accommodate
schlafen
to rest in state of reduced consciousness

sleep a wink v
kein Auge zumachen kein Auge zutun

sleep apnea n
Schlafapnoe-Syndrom
brief interruptions of breathing during sleep

sleep deprivation n
Schlafentzug
condition of forcibly being kept awake

sleep disorder n
Schlafstörung
medical disorder of sleep patterns

sleep in v
ausschlafen verschlafen
to sleep late

sleep like a log v
schlafen wie ein Stein schlafen wie ein Murmeltier
to sleep well, without disturbance

sleep on v
eine Nacht darüber schlafen
to postpone a decision at least overnight

sleep over v
übernachten nächtigen
to sleep over

sleep tight interjection
schlaf gut schlafen Sie gut
good night

sleep with v
schlafen
have sex with

sleep-in n
langer Schlaf langes Schlafen
an instance of sleeping in

sleeper n
Schläfer
someone who sleeps
saboteur or terrorist waiting to be activated
Strampelanzug
type of pajamas that covers the whole body

sleeper cell n
Schläferzelle
group of people who remain dormant in a community until activated

sleepiness n
Schläfrigkeit
property of being sleepy

sleeping /ˈsliːpɪŋ/ adj
Schlaf
used for sleep; used to produce sleep

sleeping /ˈsliːpɪŋ/ n
Schlaf
state or act of being asleep

sleeping bag n
Schlafsack
padded or insulated bag

sleeping car n
Schlafwagen
a railroad car with sleeping facilities for passengers travelling overnight.

sleeping pill n
Schlafmittel Schlaftablette
a pill having a soporific effect

sleeping sickness n
Schlafkrankheit
infectious disease

sleepless adj
schlaflos
absence of sleep

sleeplessness n
Schlaflosigkeit
property of being sleepless

sleepover n
Übernachtung
the act of spending the night as a guest in another's house

sleepwalking n
Somnambulismus Schlafwandeln Somnambulie
act of walking while not conscious or aware of it, during sleep

sleepy /ˈsliːpi/ adj
schläfrig
feeling the need for sleep
verschlafen
quiet; without bustle or activity

sleepyhead n
Schlafmütze Schlafhaube
sleepy person

sleet /sliːt/ n
Schneeregen
mixture of rain and snow
Eisregen
rain which freezes before reaching the ground

sleeve /sliːv/ n
Hülse
mechanical covering or lining
Ärmel
part of a garment that covers the arm
Schallplattenhülle
record cover

sleeveless adj
ärmellos
of a garment, having no sleeves

sleight of hand n
Taschenspielertrick
performance
Fingerfertigkeit
skill

slender /ˈslɛndə/ /ˈslɛndɚ/ adj
schlank
thin

slender-billed gull n
Dünnschnabelmöwe
Chroicocephalus genei

slender-horned gazelle n
Dünengazelle
Gazella leptoceros

sleuth /sljuːθ/ /sluːθ/ n
Bloodhound Bluthund Bluthündin Schweisshund Schweisshündin Schweißhund
bloodhound
Detektiv Schnüffler Spürnase
detective

sleuth /sljuːθ/ /sluːθ/ v
beschatten nachspüren schnüffeln untersuchen
detective

slew /sluː/ /slɪu/ n
Menge Reihe ganze Reihe
a large amount

slice /slaɪs/ n
Slice
golf shot
Scheibe Anteil Brotscheibe Stück Teil
thin, broad piece cut off

slice /slaɪs/ v
schneiden Schnitte anfertigen aufschneiden hobeln in Scheiben schneiden
to cut into slices

sliced bread n
Schnittbrot
bread that is sold sliced into pieces

slicer n
Hobel Schneider
someone or -thing that slices

slicing cucumber n
Salatgurke
cucumber grown to be eaten fresh

slick /slɪk/ adj
gekonnt
appearing expensive or sophisticated
raffiniert schlau
extraordinarily great or special
glitschig
slippery due to a covering of liquid
schlau
superficially convincing but actually untrustworthy

slick /slɪk/ n
Schlick Ölschlick Ölteppich
A covering of liquid, particularly oil

slide /slaɪd/ n
Rutsche Rutschbahn
item of play equipment
Objektträger
microscope slide
Erdrutsch
rubble, earth and stones moving down
Dia Klarsichtfolie
transparent image for projecting

slide /slaɪd/ v
ausrutschen
to lose balance
gleiten
to move in continuous contact with a surface
to cause to move in contact with a surface
rutschen
to pass along smoothly

slide projector n
Diaprojektor
a device that projects an enlarged image of a photographic slide onto a screen

slide rule n
Rechenschieber
analog calculator

slide tackle n
Grätsche
soccer tackle

slider /ˈslaɪdɚ/ n
Schieberegler
(software, graphical user interface) a widget allowing the user to select a value or position

slideshow n
Diashow Tonbildschau
presentation

sliding door n
Schiebetür
door

slight /slaɪt/ [sl̥l͡ɐɪʔ̚] adj
gering geringfügig leicht schlank schwach unbedeutend
small in amount, insignificant

slight /slaɪt/ [sl̥l͡ɐɪʔ̚] n
Beleidigung Geringschätzung Herabschätzung Kränkung
act of slighting

slight /slaɪt/ [sl̥l͡ɐɪʔ̚] v
abschätzig behandeln beleidigen kränken vernachlässigen zurücksetzen
to treat with a lack of respect; to make light of

slightly /ˈslaɪtli/ adv
ein wenig leicht
to a small extent or degree

slim /slɪm/ adj
schlank dünn schmal
slender

slime /slaɪm/ n
Schleim
mucilaginous substance or mucus-like substance

slimeball /ˈslaɪmbɔːl/ /ˈslaɪmˌbɔl/ n
Schleimball
mucus-coated lump of the parasitic larvae of a liver fluke
Schleimkugel
round lump made up of or coated with slime or a slime-like substance

slimy /ˈslaɪ.mi/ adj
schleimig
like slime; glutinous
aalglatt schleimig schmierig
underhanded

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ n
Tragetuch
a loop of cloth or a strap around the neck to carry a load
Armschlinge Armschlaufe
bandage
Schleuder
instrument for throwing
Schulterriemen
strap attached to a firearm
Schleudern
the act of hurling as with a sling

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ v
schleudern schmeißen
to throw

slinger n
Schleuderer
someone who slings or who uses a sling

slingshot /ˈslɪŋʃɒt/ n
Zwille Schleuder Steinschleuder
Y-shaped stick

slip /slɪp/ n
Stück Papier
small piece of paper
Ausrutscher
error
Unterkleid
women’s undergarment

slip /slɪp/ v
irren Fehler machen sich irren
to err
ausrutschen
to lose one's traction
schlüpfen
to move quickly
reichen
to pass

slip away v
davonmachen
to leave a place without being noticed

slip of the pen n
Schreibfehler
mistake in handwriting

slip of the tongue n
Versprecher
mistake in speech

slip road n
Abfahrt
a segment of roadway that joins a motorway to ordinary roads

slip through the cracks v
durch das Raster fallen
to escape notice

slip-up /ˈslɪpʌp/ n
Ausrutscher Fehltritt Panne kleines Missgeschick
a (small) error or mistake

slipped disc n
Bandscheibenvorfall
protruding vertebral disc

slipper n
Pantoffel Hausschuh Patschen Puschen Schluffen Latschen
low shoe usually worn indoors

slippery /ˈslɪpəɹi/ adj
aalglatt
evasive; difficult to pin down
rutschig glitschig glatt
of a surface

slippery as an eel adj
aalglatt
slippery

slippery jack n
Butterröhrling Butterpilz
mushroom in genus Suillus

slippery slope n
Dammbruchargument
argument that follows a chain of events to some conclusion

slipshod /ˈslɪp.ʃɑd/ /ˈslɪp.ʃɒd/ adj
schlampig schludrig
done poorly or too quickly

slipstream n
Sog Windschatten
the low pressure zone

slipway n
Helge Helgen Helling Stapel
sloping surface

slit /ˈslɪt/ n
Nut Schlitz Spalt
narrow cut or opening; a slot
Ritze Schamritze Schamspalte Schlitz Spalte
vulgar, slang: opening of the vagina

slit /ˈslɪt/ v
aufschlitzen schlitzen zerschlitzen
cut a narrow opening
auftrennen teilen trennen zerteilen
split into strips

sliver /ˈslɪ.vɚ/ /ˈslɪv.əː/ n
Spreißel Splitter kleiner Teil kleines Stück
a long piece cut or rent off; a sharp, slender fragment
Band Faserband
strand or slender roll of cotton or other fiber in a loose, untwisted state

slivovitz /ˈslɪvəvɪts/ /ˈslɪvəˌvɪts/ n
Sliwowitz
rakija made from distilled, fermented plum juice

slob /slɒb/ n
Schmutzfink Dreckspatz
lazy, slovenly person

slobber n
Geifer Sabber
Saliva or liquid running from one's mouth

slobber v
geifern sabbern
To allow saliva or liquid to run from one's mouth

sloe /ˈsloʊ/ /ˈsləʊ/ n
Schlehe
fruit of Prunus spinosa
Schlehdorn Schlehe
tree of the genus Prunus bearing dark-purple fruit

sloe gin /ˈsloʊ ˌdʒɪn/ /ˈsləʊ ˌdʒɪn/ n
Schlehenlikör
liqueur

slog v
verprügeln
to strike something with a heavy blow, especially a ball with a bat

slogan /ˈsloʊ.ɡən/ /ˈsləʊ.ɡ(ə)n/ n
Motto Devise Losung Parole Schlachtruf Spruch
phrase associated with a product, used in advertising

sloop /sluːp/ n
Slup Schaluppe
single-masted sailboat

slope /sloʊp/ /sləʊp/ n
Hang Abhang Steigung
area of ground that tends evenly upward or downward
Gefälle Steigung
degree to which a surface tends upward or downward
Ableitung Gradient Steigung
math: slope of the line tangent to a curve at a given point
Steigung
mathematics
Schlitzauge Schlitzi
offensive: person of East Asian descent

sloppy adj
schlampig salopp
messy; not neat, elegant, or careful

sloppy seconds n
Schlammreiter
having sex after someone else

slosh v
platschen schwappen
of a liquid, to shift chaotically; to splash noisily

slot /slɒt/ n
Türriegel
wooden bar for fastening door
Schlitz Nut
narrow depression, perforation, or aperture
Startfenster
the allocated time for an aircraft's departure or arrival at an airport's runway

slot machine n
Münzautomat
any coin-operated machine
Spielautomat
gambling machine

sloth /slɑθ/ /slɒθ/ /slɔθ/ /sləʊθ/ n
Faulheit Trägheit Müßiggang
laziness
Faultier
mammal

sloth bear n
Lippenbär
Melursus ursinus

slothful adj
faul
lazy, sluggish

slouch hat n
Schlapphut
broad-brimmed felt hat

slough /slʌf/ n
Grind Schorf
dead skin on a sore or ulcer

slough /slaʊ/ /slʌf/ v
sich lösen
of skin, to be shed
schwänzen
to commit truancy
abwerfen sich häuten
to shed (skin)

slovenly /ˈslʊv.ən.li/ /ˈslʌv.ən.li/ adj
nachlässig schlampig schluderig
careless or negligent; sloppy
schluderig
having an untidy appearance; unkempt

slow /sloʊ/ /sləʊ/ adj
langsam
not quick in motion
spread over a comparatively long time
dumm
of reduced intellectual capacity

slow cooker n
Schongarer
kitchen appliance

slow down v
verlangsamen
to reduce speed

slow match n
Lunte
slow burning fuse

slow motion n
Zeitlupe
film stretched in time

slow news day n
Sauregurkenzeit Sommerloch
day of nothing exciting to report

slow on the uptake adj
begriffsstutzig schwer von Kapee
slow to comprehend

slowly /ˈsloʊli/ /ˈsləʊli/ adv
langsam
at a slow pace

slowness n
Langsamkeit Trägheit
quality of being slow

slowpoke /ˈsloʊˌpoʊk/ n
Trödler Trödlerin
person who moves slowly

slowworm /ˈsləʊwɜː(ɹ)m/ n
Blindschleiche Hartwurm Haselwurm
Anguis fragilis

sludge /slʌdʒ/ n
Matsch Schlamm
generic term for separated solids
Abwasserschlamm
residual material from a process

slug /slʌɡ/ n
Nacktschnecke
gastropod

slugabed /ˈslʌɡəbɛd/ /ˈslʌɡəˌbɛd/ n
Langschläfer Langschläferin Spätaufsteher Spätaufsteherin
lazy person who lies in bed after the usual time for getting up

sluggard n
Faulpelz Nichtstuer
lazy or idle person

sluice /sluːs/ n
Schleuse Schleusentor Siel
passage for water

sluice gate n
Schleusentor
portal to allow passage of water

slum /slʌm/ n
Slum
dilapidated neighborhood

slumber /slʌmbə/ /ˈslʌmbɚ/ n
Halbschlaf Schlummer Schläfchen
a very light state of sleep

slumber /slʌmbə/ /ˈslʌmbɚ/ v
schlummern dösen
to be in a very light state of sleep
träumen
to be inactive or negligent

slumber party n
Py­ja­ma­par­ty
a sleepover

slumdweller n
Slumbewohner
someone who lives in a slum

slump n
Morast
a boggy place
Kollaps Zusammenbruch Zusammenfall
helpless collapse
Ausbreitmaß
measure of the fluidity of fresh concrete
Plumps
noise made by anything falling into a soft, miry place

slump v
zusammenbrechen absinken zusammensacken
to collapse heavily

slumping adj
plumpsend

slumping n
Bergrutsch Erdrutsch

slur /slɜː(ɹ)/ n
Beleidigung Verunglimpfung
insult or slight
Bindebogen
symbol indicating a legato passage

slur /slɜː(ɹ)/ v
undeutlich reden
to articulate poorly

slurp /slɝp/ v
schlürfen
eat or drink noisily

slurry /ˈslɝ.i/ /ˈslʌ.ɹi/ n
Jauche
agriculture: mixture of animal waste, other organic material and sometimes water used as fertilizer

slush /slʌʃ/ n
Slush Slush Eis Slusheis
flavored shaved ice served as a drink
Schneematsch
half-melted snow
Matsch
liquid mud or mire

slut /slʌt/ n
Hündin
a female dog
Dienstmagd Dienstmädchen Hausangestellte Hausmädchen Magd Mädchen
a maid
Großsprecherin Marktweib Wortführerin
bold, outspoken woman
Schlampe Flittchen Luder
sexually promiscuous woman
Schlampe Schlonz Schlumpe Schluse
untidy person

sluttery n
Schlampigkeit
a slutty act
Hurerei
sluttishness, whoredom
Hurerei Schweinerei
untidiness

slutty /ˈslʌti/ adj
schlampig
Of or resembling a slut

sly /slaɪ/ adj
schlau listig gerissen verschmitzt
artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily

sly as a fox adj
schlau wie ein Fuchs
very sly

sly fox n
Schlitzohr
person artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily

slyly /ˈslaɪli/ adv
schlau verschmitzt
in a sly manner

smack /smæk/ n
Schmack
sailing vessel

small /smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔl/ /smɔːl/ adj
klein gering
not large
klein jung
young

small arms n
Kleinwaffe
weapon

small caps n
Kapitälchen
font variant

small change n
Kleingeld
a minor or insignificant amount of money

small fry n
kleine Fische
things or people of little importance

small hours n
frühe Morgenstunden
very early morning

small intestine n
Dünndarm
upper part of the intestine

small of the back n
Kreuz
lumbar region of the back

small pica n
Brevier Descendiain Descendian Maintzer Rheinländer

small talk n
Alltagsgespräch Plauderei Plaudern Smalltalk
idle conversation

small town n
Kleinstadt
a small town

small wonder n
kein Wunder
unsurprising occurrence

small-minded adj
kleingeistig
selfish; not mindful of the big picture

small-scale adj
klein angelegt kleinangelegt
having a modest scope or extent

smaller /ˈsmɑlɚ/ /ˈsmɔlɚ/ /ˈsmɔːlə/ adj
kleiner
comparative of small

smallish adj
eher klein ziemlich klein
somewhat small

smallness n
Kleinheit
state of being small

smallpox /ˈsmɔːlpɑːks/ /ˈsmɔːlpɒks/ n
Pocken Blattern
disease

smalt n
Schmalte
blue pigment

smart /smɑɹt/ /smɑːt/ adj
klug intelligent gescheit
exhibiting intellectual knowledge, such as that found in books

smart /smɑɹt/ /smɑːt/ v
schmerzen
to hurt or sting

smart aleck n
Besserwisser Neunmalkluger Klugscheißer
a know-it-all
Angeber Aufschneider Großtuer Wichtigtuer
a show off
Naseweis
a wise guy

smart card n
Smartcard
plastic card that has information stored on a computer chip

smartass n
Besserwisser Besserwisserin Klugscheißer Klugscheißerin Lästermaul boßhafte Zunge
one who is particularly insolent

smartphone /ˈsmɑɹtfoʊn/ /ˈsmɑːtfəʊn/ n
Smartphone
electronic handheld device

smartwatch n
Smartwatch
wristwatch

smarty pants n
Schlaumeier
know-it-all

smash /smæʃ/ v
schmettern zusammenschlagen
hit extremely hard
zerschmettern zerbrechen zerschellen zertrümmern
to break violently

smash hit n
Bombenerfolg
something tremendously successful

smatter /ˈsmæ.tə/ /ˈsmæ.təɹ/ v
labern schwafeln schwätzen
intransitive: talk superficially
radebrechen
to speak (a language) with spotty or superficial knowledge

smattering /ˈsmæ.təɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈsmæɾɹ̩ɪŋ/ n
Handvoll geringe Anzahl kleine Menge
small number
Halbwissen Vorkenntnis bruchstückhafte Kenntnis oberflächliche Kenntnis rudimentäre Kenntnis
superficial knowledge

smear /smiɚ/ /smɪə/ /smɪɚ/ v
diffamieren verleumden
to damage someone's reputation by slandering, making false accusations
schmieren
to spread (a substance)
beschmieren
to spread (a surface) with a substance

smear campaign n
Hetzkampagne Schmutzkampagne
negative propaganda

smearer n
Kleckser Pinseler Schmierer
unskillful painter

smectite n
Smectit Smektit
clay mineral

smegma /ˈsmɛɡmə/ n
Smegma
sebaceous secretion

smell /smɛl/ n
Geruch
sensation
Geruchssinn Riechen
sense of smell

smell /smɛl/ v
riechen stinken
sense with nose
to have a particular smell, whether good or bad; if descriptive, followed by "like" or "of"

smell a rat /ˈsmɛl ə ˈɹæt/ v
etwas kommt jemandem spanisch vor
to sense something suspicious

smell-brain n
Riechhirn
part of brain involved with smelling

smellable adj
riechbar
that can be detected by smell

smelling salt n
Riechsalz
ammonium carbonate when used to restore consciousness

smelly /ˈsmɛli/ adj
stinkend
having a bad smell

smelt /ˈsmɛlt/ n
Stint
fish of the family Osmeridae
schmelzen verhütten

smelt /ˈsmɛlt/ v
verschmelzen
to fuse two things into one

smelter dust n
Hüttenrauch
smoke or dust released during the refining of metals

smelting n
Schmelzen
process of melting or fusion, especially to extract a metal from its ore

smetana /ˈsmɛ.tə.nə/ n
Schmand Milchrahm Schmant
type of soured cream

smidgen n
Quentchen Quäntchen
very small amount

smilax n
Smilax Stechwinden
plant genus Smilax

smile /ˈsmaɪl/ n
Lächeln
a happy face expression using mouth, but without producing voice

smile /ˈsmaɪl/ v
lächeln
to have a smile on one's face

smiley /ˈsmaɪli/ n
Smiley Emoticon
representation of a smiling face

smirch v
verschmutzen beschmutzen
to dirty

smite /smaɪt/ v
schlagen
to hit
to strike down or kill with godly force

smith /smɪθ/ n
Schmied Schmiedin
craftsperson who works metal

smithsonite n
Smithsonit
mineral

smitten /ˈsmɪtən/ adj
hingerissen verguckt verknallt verliebt verzaubert
in love
befallen bezaubert eingenommen ergriffen geschlagen heimgesucht
made irrationally enthusiastic

smock mill n
Holländerwindmühle
windmill with rotating cap

smocking /ˈsmɑkɪŋ/ /ˈsmɒkɪŋ/ n
Smokarbeit
embroidery technique in which the fabric is gathered and embroidered with decorative stitches

smog /smɑɡ/ /smɒɡ/ n
Smog
urban air pollution

smoke /smoʊk/ /sməʊk/ n
Rauch Qualm
visible particles and vapour given off by burning material

smoke /smoʊk/ /sməʊk/ v
rauchen
to give off smoke
rauchen räuchern
to inhale and exhale smoke from a burning cigarette
to inhale and exhale tobacco smoke regularly or habitually
räuchern rauchen
to preserve or prepare by treating with smoke

smoke detector n
Rauchmelder
device

smoke grenade n
Nebelgranate
bomb that generates thick smoke

smoke like a chimney v
Rauchen wie ein Schlot
to smoke tobacco frequently

smoke out v
ausräuchern
to drive out using smoke

smoke point n
Rauchpunkt
temperature

smoke signal n
Rauchzeichen
ancient method of communication
Rauchsignal
distress signal

smoke-free adj
rauchfrei
reserved for non-smokers

smoked /smoʊkt/ /sməʊkt/ adj
geräuchert
of food, preserved by treatment with smoke

smoked meat n
Rauchfleisch
smoked meat in general

smoked salmon n
Räucherlachs
edible salmon that is cured by smoking

smokeless adj
rauchlos
without smoke

smoker /ˈsmoʊkɚ/ n
Räucherofen
apparatus for smoking food
Raucher Raucherin
person who smokes tobacco habitually

smokescreen n
Ablenkung Ablenkungsmanöver Vorwand
anything used (metaphorically) to conceal or distract
Deckmantel Nebelschleier Nebelvorhand Nebelwand Rauchvorhang
smoke used as a disguise, mask or cover

smoking /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ /ˈsməʊkɪŋ/ n
Rauchen
smoking of tobacco

smoking room n
Raucherzimmer Raucherraum
room designated for smokers

smoko /ˈsməʊkəʊ/ n
Rauchpause
cigarette break

smolder /ˈsmoʊldɚ/ v
glosen
glimmen schwelen
to burn with no flame and little smoke

smooch /smuːtʃ/ n
Busserl Bussi Küsschen Schmatzer
(informal) a kiss

smooch /smuːtʃ/ v
knutschen
(informal) to kiss

smooth /smuːð/ adj
glatt
bland; glib
lacking friction, not rough
mathematics, of a function: Having derivatives of all finite orders at all points within the function’s domain
problemlos reibungslos
without difficulty

smooth /smuːð/ v
glätten
make smooth
statistics: capture important patterns in the data, while leaving out noise

smooth as a baby's bottom adj
weich wie ein Babypopo
very smooth

smooth breathing n
Spiritus lenis
diacritic mark in Greek

smooth snake n
Schlingnatter
Coronella austriaca

smoothen /ˈsmuːðən/ v
glätten
make smooth

smoothie n
Smoothie
drink
aalglatter Bursche
smooth-talker

smoothness n
Glätte
condition of being smooth

smorgasbord /ˈsmɔɹɡəsˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsmɔːɡəsbɔːd/ n
Smörgåsbord skandinavisches Büfett
Swedish-style buffet comprising a variety of cold sandwiches and other dishes

smother /ˈsmʌðɚ/ v
dämpfen unterdrücken
to reduce to a low degree of vigor or activity
ersticken
to suffocate
to extinguish or deaden

smudge /smʌdʒ/ n
Fleck
a blemish; a smear

smudge /smʌdʒ/ v
verschmieren verwischen
to obscure by blurring
to soil or smear with dirt

smug /smʌɡ/ adj
eingebildet selbstgefällig selbstzufrieden arrogant blasiert dünkelhaft
irritatingly pleased with oneself; self-satisfied

smuggle /ˈsmʌɡəl/ v
schmuggeln
to import or export, illicitly or by stealth, without paying lawful customs charges or duties
to bring in surreptitiously

smuggler /ˈsmʌɡ.lə(ɹ)/ n
Schmuggler Schmugglerin
One who smuggles things

smuggling n
Schmuggel
an act of something being smuggled

smugness n
Selbstgefälligkeit
state or quality of being smug

smurf /smɜːf/ /smɝf/ n
Schlumpf
fictional character

snack /snæk/ n
Imbiss Snack Happen Jause
a light meal
Zwischenmahlzeit Imbiss
an item of food eaten between meals

snack /snæk/ v
jausnen
to eat a light meal

snack bar /ˈsnækbɑɹ/ /ˈsnækbɑː/ n
Imbiss Imbissstube
a small restaurant serving light meals

snafu n
Chaos Panne chaotisch

snag /ˈsnæɡ/ n
Haken springender Punkt
problem or difficulty
Fadenzieher
pulled thread or yarn
Aststummel Aststumpf
stump or base of a branch
Zahnstumpf
tooth projecting beyond the rest
Baumstumpf
tree fixed in the bottom of a river or other navigable water

snag /ˈsnæɡ/ v
ergattern sich schnappen
slang: to pick up

snail /sneɪl/ n
Schnecke Gehäuseschnecke
any animal of the class Gastropoda having a shell

snail mail n
Schneckenpost Snail-Mail Snailmail
postal mail

snail's pace n
Schneckentempo
a very slow pace

snake /ˈsneɪk/ n
Schlange Wurm
legless reptile

snake /ˈsneɪk/ v
schlängeln winden sich winden
to move in a winding path

snake charmer n
Schlangenbeschwörer Schlangenbeschwörerin
snake charmer

snake charming n
Schlangenbeschwörung
snake charming

snake eagle n
Schlangenadler
bird of prey

snake gourd n
Schlangengurke Schlangenhaargurke Schlangenkürbis
plant or produce of Trichosanthes cucumerina

snake oil n
Quacksalberprodukt
ineffective potion or nostrum

snakebite n
Schlangenbiss
the bite of a snake

snakefly n
Kamelhalsfliege
insect of order Raphidioptera

snakehead n
Schlangenkopffisch
fish

snap /snæp/ n
Schnalzen Schnippen
act of hitting a middle or ring finger against the palm
Schnappen Zuschnappen
attempt to seize, bite, attack, or grab
Brise
brisk, cold weather that passes quickly
Schnappverschluss
fastening device
Snap
football: hike
Schnappschuss
photograph
Knacken Knallen
quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound
Keks
thin circular cookie or similar good
Augenblick
very short period of time

snap /snæp/ v
schnappen
to attempt to seize with eagerness
to say abruptly or sharply
to speak to abruptly or sharply; to treat snappishly
zuschnappen
to attempt to seize with the teeth or bite
abbrechen
to break apart suddenly or at once
zuschanppen
to close something using a snap as a fastener
zusammenschnappen zuschnappen
to fit or fasten together with a snapping sound
aufblitzen
to flash or appear to flash as with light
krachen
to give forth or produce a sharp cracking noise; to crack
zerreißen
to give way abruptly and loudly
losgehen
to misfire
zurückpassen
to pass the ball from the center to a back, to hike the ball
abreißen
to pull apart with a snapping sound
schnalzen schnippen schnipsen
to snap one's fingers
beißen zuschnappen
to snatch with or like with the teeth
blaffen
to speak abruptly or sharply
ausrasten durchdrehen überschnappen
to suffer a mental breakdown
einen Schnappschuss machen knipsen
to take a photograph; to photograph

snap election n
vorgezogene Neuwahl
an election called earlier than expected

snap fastener n
Druckknopf
fastening mechanism

snap one's fingers v
mit den Fingern schnippen
create a sound with one's fingers

snap up v
schnappen
to buy quickly

snapdragon /ˈsnæpdɹæɡən/ n
Löwenmäulchen Löwenmäuler
any plant of the genus Antirrhinum

snappish /ˈsnæpɪʃ/ adj
patzig schnippisch
exhibiting irritation
bissig
likely to snap or bite

snapshot n
Momentaufnahme
A glimpse of something
Schnappschuss
A photograph

snapshot v
einen Schnappschuss machen von
to take a snapshot of

snare n
Falle Schlinge
trap

snare drum n
Rührtrommel Schnarrtrommel Snare kleine Trommel
tubular drum

snarky adj
abfällig beißend bissig maliziös sarkastisch spöttelnd
sarcastic and irreverent

snarl n
wirres Knäuel
knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle
Fletschen
act of snarling

snarl v
knurren
To growl

snarling n
knurrend
the act of producing a snarl

snatch /snætʃ/ n
Reißen
competitive weightlifting event

snatch /snætʃ/ v
klauen stehlen
to steal

snath /snæθ/ n
Sensenwurf Sensenstiel
shaft of a scythe

snazziness n
Eleganz
Elegance in manner of dress

snazzy /ˈsnæzi/ adj
schick
elegantly dressed, stylish, flashy

sneak /sniːk/ n
Duckmäuser Duckmäuserin Kriecher Kriecherin
a cheat; con artist; trickster

sneak /sniːk/ v
schleichen
to creep
vernadern verpetzen
to inform an authority about another's misdemeanours
stehlen
to take something stealthily

sneak up v
sich anschleichen
to sneak up on

sneaker /ˈsnikɚ/ n
Leinenschuh Schnürschuhe Sneakers Sportschuhe Tennisschuhe Turnschuhe
leisure shoes, often worn for sports; trainers
Schleicher Schleicherin
one who sneaks

sneaky /ˈsniːki/ adj
duckmäuserig
Dishonest; deceitful

sneer /snɪə̯/ /snɪə̯ɹ/ v
grinsen
raise a corner of the upper lip slightly in scorn

sneeze /sniz/ /sniːz/ n
Niesen
act of sneezing

sneeze /sniz/ /sniːz/ v
niesen
expel air as a reflex

snell /snɛl/ n
Mundschnur
short line to attach a hook or lure to heavier line

snicker /ˈsnɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnɪkɚ/ n
Kichern Gekicher
stifled laugh

snicker /ˈsnɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnɪkɚ/ v
kichern
to emit a snicker

snide /snaɪd/ adj
spöttisch abfällig herabsetzend verächtlich
nasty, sarcastic

sniff /snəf/ /snɪf/ v
schnüffeln züngeln
to make a short audible inhalation

sniffle v
schnüffeln
to make a whimpring sound when breathing

snifter n
Kognakglas Kognakschwenker
pear-shaped glass

snipe /snaɪp/ n
Schnepfe Bekassine
bird of the family Scolopacidae

sniper /ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/ n
Scharfschütze Heckenschütze Heckenschützin Scharfschützin
a person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position

snippet /ˈsnɪpɪt/ n
Schnipsel Stück Teil
a tiny piece or part

snitch /snɪtʃ/ n
Spitzel Informant
informer, usually one who betrays his group
Dieb Langfinger
thief

snitch /snɪtʃ/ v
Spitzeldienste erledigen Spitzeldienste verrichten
contact or cooperate with the police
verpfeifen petzen verpetzen
inform on
klauen stibitzen
steal

snivel /ˈsnɪvəl/ n
schniefen

snob /snɒb/ n
Snob Schickimicki Schnösel Wichtigtuer
person who seeks to be a member of the upper classes

snobbery n
Snobismus
the property or trait of being a snob

snobbish adj
snobistisch hochnäsig versnobt blasiert bourgeois dünkelhaft
having the property of being a snob

snobby adj
snobistisch versnobt Schickimicki
characteristic of a snob

snood /snuːd/ n
Haarband Haarnetz
band or ribbon for keeping the hair in place
Mundschnur
short line to attach a fishhook to a line

snooker /ˈsnuːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnʊkəɹ/ n
Snooker
cue sport

snoop /snuːp/ n
Privatdetektiv Schnüffler
a private detective
Schnüffler Schnüfflerin
one who snoops
Schnüffeln
the act of snooping

snoop /snuːp/ v
spionieren
to be devious and cunning so as not to be seen
spionieren schnüffeln
to secretly spy on or investigate, especially into the private personal life of others

snoop around v
herumspionieren spionieren
to snoop

snootful n
sternhagelvoll
significant amount of ingested alcohol

snooty /ˈsnuː.ti/ adj
hochnäsig
pompous

snooze /snuːz/ /snʉːz/ n
Nickerchen Schläfchen
A period of sleep; a nap

snooze /snuːz/ /snʉːz/ v
dösen ein Nickerchen machen nicken

snore /sno(ː)ɹ/ /snoə/ /snɔɹ/ /snɔː/ n
Schnarchen
act and noise of snoring

snore /sno(ː)ɹ/ /snoə/ /snɔɹ/ /snɔː/ v
schnarchen
breathe during sleep with harsh noises

snorer n
Schnarcher Schnarcherin
person who snores

snoring /ˈsnɔːɹɪŋ/ n
Schnarchen
action or sound

snoring rail n
Schnarchralle
bird

snorkel n
Schnorchel
hollow tube used for breathing underwater

snorkel v
schnorcheln
use a snorkel

snort /snɔɹt/ n
Schnauben
sound made by exhaling roughly through the nose

snort /snɔɹt/ v
schnauben schnupfen
to exhale roughly through the nose
schnupfen
to inhale (usually a drug) through the nose

snot /snɒt/ n
Rotznase
contemptible child
Rotz Nasenschleim Rotze Schnodder
mucus

snottiness n
Rotzigkeit
state or quality of being snotty

snotty adj
rotzig
dirtied with snot
patzig rotzig rotznäsig
ill-tempered, impertinent

snout /snaʊt/ /snʌʊt/ n
Schnauze Rüssel Hundeschnauze Schweinerüssel
long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast

snout beetle n
Rüsselkäfer
a weevil

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ n
Schnee Grieß
TV noise
Schneefall
collective precipitation
schneeweiß
colour
Schnee
precipitation
cocaine

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ v
schneien
have snow fall from the sky

snow angel n
Schneeengel
design

snow blindness n
Schneeblindheit
condition of the eyes caused by exposure to UV rays

snow bunting n
Schneeammer
bird

snow cannon n
Schneekanone
machine that spurts out snow over pistes

snow chain n
Schneekette
a chain put on a wheel of a vehicle to give it more traction

snow cone n
Schneekegel rasiert Eis
crushed ice with flavoring

snow cream n
Schneemilch
dessert made with cream, rosewater and sugar, which looks like snow
dessert made with milk or cream and snow

snow drift n
Schneeverwehung
accumulation of snow

snow globe n
Schneekugel
decorative object

snow goose n
Schneegans
Chen caerulescens

snow in v
einschneien
prevent from moving by a large snowfall

snow leopard n
Schneeleopard Irbis
a large feline mammal, Uncia uncia

snow load n
Schneelast
live load due to the weight of snow

snow pea n
Kefe Zuckerschote
cultivar of pea

snow petrel n
Schneesturmvogel
small, pure white fulmarine petrel

snow plow n
Pizzastück Stemmbogen
in skiing
Schneepflug
vehicle

snow sheep n
Schneeschaf
Ovis nivicola

snow shovel n
Schneeschaufel
a shovel designed specifically for the shovelling of snow

snow shower n
Schneeschauer
snowfall leading to more snow than a flurry, but less than a snow storm

snow-blind adj
schneeblind
blinded by abundance of reflected light

snow-covered adj
schneebedeckt verschneit
covered with snow

snow-free adj
schneefrei
not covered by snow

snow-white adj
schneeweiß schlohweiß
as white as snow

snowball /ˈsnoʊbɑl/ /ˈsnoʊbɔl/ /ˈsnəʊbɔːl/ n
Schneeball
ball of snow

snowball fight n
Schneeballschlacht
play fight

snowbird /ˈsnoʊbɝːd/ /ˈsnəʊbɜːd/ n
Junko Winterammer
dark-eyed junco

snowblower n
Schneefräse
a device for clearing a path or road of snow

snowboard /ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːd/ n
Snowboard
board

snowboard /ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːd/ v
snowboarden snöben
to ride a snowboard

snowboarder /ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹdɚ/ /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːdə/ n
Snowboarderin Snowboarder Snowboardfahrer Snowboardfahrerin Snöber Snöberin
someone who snowboards

snowboarding n
Snowboarden
the sport of sliding downhill on a snowboard

snowcat n
Pistengerät Pistenraupe
vehicle

snowcone n
Schneekegel rasiert Eis
a frozen dessert

snowdrift n
Schneeverwehung Schneewehe
bank of snow

snowdrop /ˈsnoʊ.dɹɑp/ /ˈsnəʊ.dɹɒp/ n
Schneeglöckchen
plant

snowdropper n
Unterwäschedieb Unterwäschediebin
one who steals clothing (especially women's underwear) from a clothesline

snowed in adj
eingeschneit
unable to get out of a place due to snow

snowfall /ˈsnoʊfɔːl/ n
Schneefall
instance of falling of snow

snowflake /ˈsnoʊ.fleɪk/ /ˈsnəʊ.fleɪk/ n
Schneeflocke
crystal
Märzenbecher
flower of the genus Leucojum

snowless adj
aper schneefrei
without snow

snowman /ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ /ˈsnəʊ.mæn/ n
Schneemann
figure made of snow

snowmobile n
Schneemobil
vehicle

snowmobiler n
Schneemobilfahrer Schneemobilfahrerin
snowmobile operator

snowshoe /ˈsnoʊʃu/ n
Schneeschuh
flat footwear worn to facilitate walking in deep snow

snowstorm /ˈsnəʊstɔːm/ n
Schneesturm
bad weather involving blowing winds and snow

snowy owl n
Schnee-Eule Schneeeule
large white owl

snub n
Brüskierung
deliberate affront or slight

snub v
brüskieren
to slight, ignore, behave coldly toward
ablehnen abtun
to turn down, dismiss

snub nose n
Stupsnase
a small stubby nose

snub-nosed adj
stupsnasig
having a small stubby nose

snuff /snʌf/ n
Schnupftabak
fine-ground tobacco

snuffbox n
Tabatiere Schnupftabakdose Tabakdose
small box

snug /snʌɡ/ adj
enganliegend passgenau
close fitting

snug /snʌɡ/ n
Hinterraum Separee gemütliche Ecke gemütlicher Hinterraum
room in a pub

snuggle /ˈsnʌɡəl/ v
kuscheln drücken liebkosen
to lie close to another person or thing, hugging or being cosy

snugly /ˈsnʌɡli/ adv
behaglich gemütlich mollig

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ adj
so
true

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ adv
so
in a particular manner
to a particular extent
so sehr
very

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ conjunction
damit sodass um ... zu
in order that
so
with the result that

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ interjection
also
interjection used to introduce a new topic

so be it phraseologicalUnit
so sei es sei's drum
indication of acceptance

so far adv
bisher bis jetzt bislang
until now; previously; yet

so far so good proverb
so weit, so gut
up to this point, all is OK

so help me God phraseologicalUnit
so wahr mir Gott helfe
phrase used as a promise that an action will be carried out

so long interjection
bis bald
informal: goodbye

so much adj
soviel
to such a quantity or degree

so that conjunction
damit sodass
in order to

so to speak adv
gewissermaßen sozusagen gleichsam in gewisser Weise
in a manner of speaking

so what interjection
na und?
reply of indifference

so-and-so n
so und so
anything generic

so-called /ˈsoʊˌkɔld/ /ˈsəʊˌkɔːld/ adj
sogenannt
so named
sogenannt sog.
so named, but wrongly so

so-so adj
so lala
neither good nor bad

so-so adv
so la la so lala soso
neither well nor poorly

soak /soʊk/ /səʊk/ n
Einweichen
immersion in a liquid

soak /soʊk/ /səʊk/ v
durchziehen
durchnässen
to be saturated with liquid by being immersed in it
einweichen tränken
to immerse in liquid to the point of saturation or thorough permeation

soaked /səʊkt/ adj
klatschnass klitschnass patschnass pitschnass pudelnass
drenched

soaking wet adj
klatschnass
extremely wet

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ n
Seife
substance

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ v
einseifen
apply soap in washing

soap bubble n
Seifenblase
sphere of soap water

soap dish n
Seifenschale
a container for soap

soap opera n
Seifenoper soap
television serial

soapbox car n
Seifenkiste
vehicle

soapery n
Seifenfabrik
factory making soap

soapiness n
Seifigkeit
state or quality of being soapy

soapmaker n
Seifensieder
maker of soap

soapnut n
Waschnuss
the drupe of Sapindus plants

soapstone n
Speckstein
soft rock

soapwort n
Seifenkraut
herb

soapy /ˈsoʊpi/ /ˈsəʊpi/ adj
seifig
full of soap

soar /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ v
schweben
to fly aloft with little effort
gleiten
to fly by means of a glider
hochfliegen
to mount upward on wings
aufstreben hochragen hochschnellen
to rise rapidly or high

sob /sɑb/ /sɒb/ n
Schluchzen Schluchzer
a cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath

sob /sɑb/ /sɒb/ v
schluchzen
weep with convulsive gasps
say (something) while sobbing

sob story n
Schmachtfetzen Schnulze
sad story

soba /ˈsoʊbə/ /ˈsɐʉbɘ/ /ˈsəʊbə/ n
Soba
Japanese buckwheat noodle

sobbing /ˈsɑbɪŋ/ /ˈsɒbɪŋ/ n
Schluchzen
action of the verb "to sob"

sober /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/ adj
gedeckt nüchtern
dull
nüchtern besonnen ernst
moderate
nüchtern
not drunk
not given to excessive drinking of alcohol

sober /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/ v
ernüchtern
make or become sober
ausnüchtern
overcome intoxication

sober up v
ernüchtern
to become sober

sobriety n
Nüchternheit Ernsthaftigkeit Gedecktheit
quality or state of being sober
Nüchternheit
quality or state of not being intoxicated

sobriquet /ˈsoʊ.bɹɪ.keɪ/ /ˈsəʊ.bɹɪ.keɪ/ n
Spitzname Beiname
familiar name for a person

socage /ˈsɒkɪdʒ/ n
Frondienst Robath Robot
medieval form of land tenure

soccer /ˈsɑk.ɚ/ /ˈsɒk.ə/ n
Fußball
game

soccer ball n
Fußball
ball that is designed for use in the sport of soccer

soccer field n
Fußballfeld Fußballplatz
a playing field on which the game of soccer is played

soccer mom n
Eislaufmutti
overly ambitious mother

soccer player n
Fußballspieler
one who plays soccer

sociable adj
gesellig
tending to socialize or be social; friendly; inviting; congenial

sociable lapwing n
Steppenkiebitz
Vanellus gregarius

social /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/ /ˈsəʊʃəl/ adj
gesellig kontaktfreudig
extroverted or outgoing
gesellschaftlich sozial Sozial-
relating to society

social Darwinism n
Sozialdarwinismus
theory

social climber n
Karrierist
one who tries to improve his or her social position

social contract n
Gesellschaftsvertrag
agreement or contract

social democracy n
Sozialdemokratie
moderate left-wing political philosophy
social democratic society

social democrat n
Sozialdemokrat Sozialdemokratin
supporter of social democracy

social democratic adj
sozialdemokratisch
of or pertaining to social democracy

social housing n
Sozialwohnung
affordable housing provided by public authorities or non-profit organizations

social justice warrior n
Gutmensch
online activist who zealously promotes social justice causes

social media n
soziale Medien
interactive forms of media

social murder n
sozialer Mord
systemic causation of premature death

social network n
Sozialnetzwerk
a network of personal or business contacts on the Internet

social psychology n
Sozialpsychologie
study

social science n
Sozialwissenschaft
branch of science

social security n
Sozialversicherung soziale Sicherheit
system

social security number n
Sozialversicherungsnummer
corresponding number in other countries

social studies n
Gemeinschaftskunde
study of various subjects

social work n
soziale Arbeit
any of several professions concerned with providing social services

social worker n
Sozialarbeiter Sozialarbeiterin
person whose profession is social work

socialism /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪzəm/ n
Sozialismus
political philosophy of social and economic equality
group of socialist political philosophies
intermediate phase of social development

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsoʊˌʃəlɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ adj
sozialistisch
of, promoting, practicing, or characteristic of socialism

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsoʊˌʃəlɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ n
Sozialist Sozialistin
one who practices or advocates socialism

socialist realism n
sozialistischer Realismus
art style

socialite /ˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪt/ n
Gesellschaftsdame Salonlöwe
person of prominence and influence

socialization n
Sozialisation
sociology: the process of learning one’s culture

socialize v
gesellig
to interact with others

societal /səˈsaɪətl/ adj
gesellschaftlich
societal

society /səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/ n
Gesellschaft Gemeinschaft
group of people sharing culture
Gesellschaft
people of one’s country or community as a whole
group of persons who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest

sociobiology n
Soziobiologie
science that applies the principles of evolutionary biology to the study of social behaviour

sociogram n
Soziogramm
graphic representation of the structure of interpersonal relations in a group situation

sociolect /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌlɛkt/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃɪ.ə(ʊ).lɛkt/ n
Soziolekt
variant of language used by a social group

sociolinguistic /ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
soziolinguistisch
pertaining to sociolinguistics

sociolinguistics /ˌsoʊsi.oʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
Soziolinguistik
the study of social and cultural effects on language

sociological adj
soziologisch
of or pertaining to sociology

sociologically adv
soziologisch
sociologically

sociologist n
Soziologe Soziologin
scientist studying the field of sociology

sociology /ˌsəʊsiːˈɒlədʒiː/ /ˌsəʊʃiːˈɒlədʒiː/ n
Soziologie Gesellschaftskunde
study of society, human social interactions, etc.

sociopath /ˈsoʊ.si.əˌpæθ/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌpæθ/ n
Soziopath Soziopathin
person with antisocial personality disorder

sociopathy /ˈsoʊ.si.əˌpæθi/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌpæθi/ n
Soziopathie
personality disorder

sock /sɑk/ /sɒk/ n
Socke Strumpf
covering for the foot

sock puppet n
Sockenpuppe
second account created by a user in an online community
simple puppet made from a sock

socket /ˈsɑkɪt/ /ˈsɒkɪt/ n
Steckdose Buchse Fassung Sockel
mechanical opening

socket wrench n
Ratsche
A type of wrench

sockeye n
Rotlachs
a type of fish

sod off v
Leine ziehen
go away

soda /ˈsoʊdə/ /ˈsəʊdə/ n
Soda Sprudel Sprudelwasser saurer Sprudel
carbonated water
Soda
sodium carbonate
Limonade Brause süßer Sprudel
sweet, carbonated drink

soda pop n
Erfrischungsgetränk
sweetened, carbonated beverage

soda water n
Sodawasser Sprudel Sprudelwasser
water with carbon dioxide

sodalite n
Sodalith
mineral

sodium /ˈsoʊdi.əm/ /ˈsəʊdɪəm/ n
Natrium
reactive metal

sodium acetate trihydrate n
Natrium acetate-3-wasser

sodium benzoate n
Natriumbenzoat
the sodium salt of benzoic acid

sodium bicarbonate n
Natriumhydrogencarbonat Natriumhydrogenkarbonat Natriumbicarbonat Natriumbikarbonat
salt of sodium hydroxide and carbonic acid
Natron
used as a raising agent

sodium bisulfite n
Natriumbisulfit Natriumhydrogensulfit
the compound NaHSO₃

sodium carbonate n
Natriumcarbonat Natriumkarbonat
Na₂CO₃

sodium channel n
Natriumkanal
system of proteins that transports sodium ions through cell membranes

sodium chloride n
Natriumchlorid Kochsalz
chemical term for table salt; NaCl

sodium hydrogen phosphate n
Dinatriumhydrogenphosphat
acid sodium salt of phosphoric acid

sodium hydroxide n
Natriumhydroxid
caustic alkali

sodium nitrate n
Chilesalpeter Natriumnitrat Natronsalpeter Salpeter
sodium salt of nitric acid

sodium sulfate n
Natriumsulfat
Na₂SO₄

sodium thiosulphate n
Fixiersalz Natriumthiosulfat
inorganic compound used in iodometry, photographic processing, gold extraction, etc.

sodium vapor lamp n
Natriumdampflampe
type of street lamp

sodomise v
sodomisieren
to perform anal sex

sodomite n
Sodomit
one who practices sodomy

sodomy /ˈsɒdəmi/ n
Analverkehr Sodomie
anal sex
Sodomie
sex held to be unnatural

sofa /ˈsoʊfə/ /ˈsəʊfə/ n
Sofa Couch
upholstered seat

sofa-bed /ˈsoʊfəbɛd/ n
Schlafsofa
sofa that unfolds into a bed

soffit /ˈsɑ.fɪt/ /ˈsɒf.ɪt/ n
Soffitte
visible underside of an arch, balcony, beam, cornice, staircase, vault or any other architectural element

soft /sɑft/ /sɒft/ /sɔft/ /sɔːft/ adj
sanft weich
gentle
weich
giving way under pressure
of a cloth
lacking strength or resolve
of water
leise weich
of a sound

soft as a baby's bottom adj
sanft wie ein Babypopo
extremely soft

soft drink n
Limonade Erfrischungsgetränk Brause Sprudel Sprudelsaft
sweet, non-alcoholic carbonated beverage

soft hyphen n
bedingter Trennstrich bedingtes Trennzeichen weicher Trennstrich weiches Trennzeichen
a generally invisible text character marking a point where hyphenation can occur without forcing a line break in an inconvenient place if the text is later reflowed

soft palate n
weicher Gaumen
tissue

soft power n
Soft Power weiche Macht
political influence that is extended by means of diplomacy, international assistance, cultural exchanges, etc.

soft serve n
Softeis
frozen dessert

soft sign n
Weichheitszeichen weiches Zeichen
Cyrillic letter Ь/ь

soft skill n
Soft Skills soziale Kompetenz
personal skill that is usually interpersonal, non-specialized, and difficult to quantify

soft spot n
Schwachstelle
point of vulnerability
Faible Schwäche
sentimental fondness or affection

soft water n
weiches Wasser
water with a low concentration of dissolved minerals

softball n
Softball
game

softhearted adj
weichherzig
gentle

softness n
Weichheit
the quality of being soft

software [ˈsɒftˌwɛə] [ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ] n
Software
encoded computer instructions

software architecture n
Software-Architektur Softwarearchitektur
Translations

software configuration management n
Software-Configuration-Management Softwarekonfigurationsmanagement
controlling and tracking changes made to software files

software engineering n
Softwaretechnik
subfield of engineering concerned with the development, operation, and maintenance of software

software framework n
Framework Programmiergerüst
abstraction used in software development

softwood n
Weichholz
Nadelholz
commercial timber from any conifer
wood from any conifer
Bauholz Holz
commercial timber in general
Nadelgewächs Nadelholz Nadelholzgewächs
tree that yields the timber

soil /sɔɪl/ n
Boden
mineral or organic material serving as a natural medium for the growth of land plants
Erde Grund
mixture of sand and organic material

soil /sɔɪl/ v
beschmutzen verschmutzen
to make dirty

soil fertility n
Bodenfruchtbarkeit
ability of a soil to sustain plant growth

soiree /ˌswɑːˈɹeɪ/ n
Soiree
formal evening party

sojourn /ˈsoʊdʒɚn/ /ˈsɒdʒɜːn/ n
Aufenthalt
A short stay somewhere
Obdach Unterkunft Übernachtungsmöglichkeit
A temporary residence

sojourn /ˈsoʊdʒɚn/ /ˈsɒdʒɜːn/ v
residieren sich aufhalten verweilen weilen
Stay temporarily

sol /soʊl/ /sɑːl/ /sɒl/ n
Sol
type of colloid

solace /ˈsɑː.lɪs/ /ˈsɒ.lɪs/ n
Trost
consolation
source of comfort

solace /ˈsɑː.lɪs/ /ˈsɒ.lɪs/ v
trösten
to give solace to

solanine n
Solanin
poisonous glycoalkaloid found in many species of nightshade

solar /ˈsoʊlɚ/ /ˈsəʊlə/ adj
solar Sonne
of or pertaining to the sun

solar calendar n
Sonnenkalender
a calendar based on the movement of the Earth around the Sun

solar cell n
Solarzelle
semiconductor device

solar corona n
Sonnenkorona
upper atmosphere of the sun

solar day n
Solartag Sonnentag
time for a planet to rotate once relative to the sun

solar eclipse n
Sonnenfinsternis
when the Moon passes between the Earth and the sun

solar energy n
Solarenergie Sonnenenergie
energy from the sun

solar flare n
Sonneneruption chromosphärische Eruption
violent explosion

solar mass n
Sonnenmasse
unit

solar oil n
Solaröl

solar panel n
Photovoltaikmodul Solarmodul Sonnenkollektor
array of connected solar cells

solar plexus n
Solarplexus Sonnengeflecht
a complex network of nerves and ganglia, located within the abdomen behind the stomach

solar radiation n
Sonnenstrahlung
all the electromagnetic radiation and subatomic particles radiated from the sun

solar sail n
Solarsegel Sonnensegel
a sail-like structure on a spacecraft

solar system /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ n
Sonnensystem
any collection of heavenly bodies orbiting a star

solar thermal collector n
Sonnenkollektor

solar wind n
Sonnenwind
outflow of charged particles from the solar corona into space

solarium /səˈlɛəɹ.i.əm/ n
Solarium
establishment where one can rent sunbeds

sold out adj
ausverkauft
completely sold

sold-out adj
ausverkauft
having been entirely sold

solder /ˈsɑdɚ/ /ˈsɒldə(ɹ)/ n
Lot Lötdraht Lötmetall Lötzinn
any of various alloys that are used to join small pieces of metal together

solder /ˈsɑdɚ/ /ˈsɒldə(ɹ)/ v
löten
to join with solder

soldering /ˈsɑdəɹɪŋ/ n
Löten Lötung Verlötung
method of joining two metallic surfaces by melting an alloy between them

soldering iron n
Lötkolben
tool

soldier /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ /ˈsəʊld͡ʒə/ n
Soldat Soldatin
member of an army
Kämpfer
someone who fights or toils well

soldier fly n
Waffenfliege
insect

soldiery /ˈsəʊldʒəɹi/ n
Soldaten Soldatinnen
soldiers considered as a group
Heeresdienst Kriegsdienst Präsensdienst Wehrdienst
the profession or skill of being a soldier

sole /soʊl/ /səʊl/ adj
einzig
only
alleinstehend ledig unverheiratet
unmarried; widowed

sole /soʊl/ /səʊl/ n
Sohle
bottom of a shoe or boot
Fußsohle Sohle
bottom of the foot
Seezunge
fish

sole /soʊl/ /səʊl/ v
besohlen
put a sole on (a shoe or boot)

solecism /ˈsɑl.ə.sɪ.zəm/ /ˈsɒl.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ n
Solözismus Sprachschnitzer Sprachsünde
error in the use of language

solely /ˈsoʊl.li/ /ˈsəʊl.li/ adv
nur allein alleinig ausschließlich exklusiv
exclusively

solemn /ˈsɑləm/ /ˈsɒləm/ adj
ernst
deeply serious and somber
feierlich
performed with great ceremony

solemnity /səˈlɛmnɪti/ n
Hochfest
feast day of the highest rank

solenodon n
Schlitzrüssler
small nocturnal insectivorous mammal with long snout and venomous saliva

solenoid n
Magnetspule Spule
solenoid

solfatara n
Solfatare
area of volcanic activity giving off sulfurous steam

solicit /səˈlɪsɪt/ v
belästigen stören
to disturb or trouble; to harass
anfordern bedrängen erbitten nachsuchen
to persistently endeavor
anstiften beschwatzen überreden
to persuade or incite
den Hof machen werben
to woo; to court

solicitor /səˈlɪsɪtə/ /səˈlɪsɪtɚ/ n
Rechtsanwalt Solicitor

solicitous /səˈlɪsɪtəs/ adj
besorgt fürsorglich
anxious or concerned
beflissen dienstbeflissen sorgsam
eager to obtain something

solid /ˈsɑlɪd/ /ˈsɒlɪd/ adj
deftig
extremely filling
fest
in the solid state
bündig
lacking errors or inconsistencies
kompakt
lacking holes or hollows
massiv fest
large, massive
einfarbig
of one color
solide robust
strong, unyielding (as of foundations etc)
zusammenschreiben
typography: written as one word

solid /ˈsɑlɪd/ /ˈsɒlɪd/ n
Festkörper
chemistry: fundamental state of matter
Körper
geometry: three-dimensional object

solid rocket n
Feststoffrakete
rocket
Feststoffraketenantrieb Feststoffraketentriebwerk
rocket engine

solidarity n
Solidarität Unterstützung
psychological or material support
Solidarität
unifying bond between individuals with common goal or enemy

solidify /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/ v
erstarren
transitive: to make solid; convert into a solid body

solidity /səˈlɪdɪti/ n
Festigkeit
the state or quality of being solid

solidus /ˈsɒlɪdəs/ n
Solidus
Roman gold coin

soliloquy /səˈlɪləkwi/ n
Selbstgespräch
act of a character speaking to himself
Selbstgespräch Monolog
speech or written discourse in this form

solipede /ˈsɒlɪˌpiːd/ n
Einhufer
mammal with a single hoof on each foot

solipsism /ˈsɑlɪpsɪzm/ n
Egoismus Ichbezogenheit Selbstbezogenheit Selbstsucht Selbstzentriertheit
self-absorption
Solipsismus
theory

solipsist adj
solipsistisch

solipsist n
Solipsist

solipsistic adj
selbstbezogen
self-centered, selfish
solipsistisch
solipsistic

solitaire /ˈsɒlɪˌtɛəɹ/ n
Solitär
Peg solitaire

solitariness /ˈsɒlɪt(ə)ɹɪnəs/ n
Einsamkeit Einsiedlerdasein
state or quality of being solitary

solitary /ˈsɑlɪtɛɹi/ /ˈsɒlɪtɹi/ adj
alleinstehend einsiedlerisch
living alone or being by oneself
abgeschieden verlassen
not much visited or frequented; remote from society
einsam
performed, passed, or endured alone

solitary /ˈsɑlɪtɛɹi/ /ˈsɒlɪtɹi/ n
Einsiedler Einsiedlerin
one who lives alone

solitary confinement n
Isolationshaft
forced isolation

solitary sandpiper n
Einsamer Wasserläufer
Tringa solitaria

soliton n
Soliton
self-reinforcing travelling wave

solitude /ˈsɑlɪˌtud/ /ˈsɒlɪˌtjuːd/ n
Einsamkeit Alleinsein
state of being alone

solo /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/ adj
solo
of a musical solo
einzeln
without a companion or instructor

solo /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/ n
Solo
job or performance done by one person
piece of music for one
card game

solo /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/ v
ein Solo spielen
to perform a solo
allein machen
to perform something in the absence of anyone else

soloist n
Solist Solistin
a person who performs a solo

solonchak n
Solontschak
soil type

solstice /ˈsɑl.stɪs/ /ˈsɒl.stɪs/ n
Sonnenwende Solstitium
point where the earth stands at the extreme of its ellipsis around the sun

solstitial adj
Sonnenwend- Sonnwend-
occurring on a solstice
pertaining to a solstice

solubility n
Löslichkeit
the condition of being soluble

solubility product n
Löslichkeitsprodukt
product of the individual solubilities of the cation and anion of a salt

soluble [ˈsɔɫ.jʊ.bəɫ] adj
löslich
able to be dissolved
lösbar
able to be solved or explained

solution /səˈl(j)uːʃən/ n
Lösung
liquid mixture
answer to a problem (mathematics)
an act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem.

solvable adj
löslich
capable of being dissolved
lösbar
capable of being solved

solve /sɑlv/ /sɒlv/ v
lösen
to find an answer or solution

solvency n
Solvenz Zahlungsfähigkeit
ability to pay debts

solvent [ˈsɒlvənt] adj
zahlungsfähig flüssig liquid solvent
able to pay all debts

solvent [ˈsɒlvənt] n
Lösungsmittel Lösemittel
liquid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute

solyanka n
Soljanka
a thick, spicy and sour soup in Russian and Ukrainian cuisine

somatic adj
somatisch
relating to the body of an organism

somatic symptom disorder n
Somatoforme Störung
Physical symptoms that cannot be explained by a general medical condition

somatization n
Somatisierung
generation of physical symptoms for a psychiatric disorder

somatoform disorder n
Somatoforme Störung
psychiatric disorder in which physical symptoms are experienced, for which no apparent physical cause can be found

sombre /ˈsɑmbɚ/ /ˈsɒmbə/ adj
dunkel düster finster trübe
dark; gloomy, dimly lit
dunkel finster matt stumpf trüb trübe
dull or dark in colour
ernst schwerwiegend
grave
düster finster freudlos schwermütig traurig trübe
melancholy; dismal

sombre tit n
Trauermeise
Poecile lugubris

sombrero /sɑmˈbɹɛɹoʊ/ n
Sombrero
hat

some /sɐm/ /sʌm/ adv
etwa ungefähr um
approximately, roughly

some /sɐm/ /sʌm/ determiner
manche einige
certain proportion of
irgendein
certain, unspecified or unknown
einige etliche
considerable quantity or number of
etwas
unspecified amount of
einige ein paar welche
unspecified quantity or number of

some /sɐm/ /sʌm/ pronoun
einige manche
certain number
etwas
indefinite amount, part
einige ein paar
indefinite quantity or number

some time n
geraume Zeit
a period of some length

somebody /ˈsʌmbədɪ/ /ˈsʌmbʌdi/ pronoun
jemand einer wer
some unspecified person

someday adv
irgendwann eines Tages
sometime; at some time in the future

somehow /ˈsʌmhaʊ/ adv
irgendwie
in one way or another; in some way not yet known or designated

someone /ˈsʌmwʌn/ pronoun
jemand einer
some person

someone else pronoun
jemand anderes jemand anders
some other person

somersault /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɑlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɒlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɔːlt/ n
Purzelbaum Kopsibolter Salto Überschlag
the act of going head over heels

something /ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ pronoun
klein
a small quantity
etwas Etwas
talent that is hard to pin down
etwas
unspecified object

something else n
etwas anderes
exceptional, out of the ordinary, unusual

something is rotten in the state of Denmark phraseologicalUnit
etwas ist faul im Staate Dänemark
Hamlet quotation, used in other contexts to mean "something is not right"

sometime /ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/ adv
irgendwann
at an unstated or indefinite time in the future

sometimes /ˈsʌmtaɪmz/ adv
manchmal ab und zu
on certain occasions, but not always

somewhat /ˈsʌmwɒt/ /ˈsʌmwʌt/ adv
etwas einigermaßen
limited extent

somewhen adv
irgendwann
at some time; indefinitely; some time or other, sometime

somewhere /ˈsʌm.hweːɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛː/ adv
irgendwo
in some place
irgendwohin irgendwo
to some place

somewhere else adv
woanders anderswo
in or at some other place
to some other place

sommelier /ˌsɒmˈmɛli.ə/ /ˌsɔːməlˈjeɪ/ n
Sommelier Sommelière Weinkellnerin Weinkellner
wine steward / stewardess, wine waiter / waitress

somnambulate /sɑːm.ˈnæm.bju.ˌleɪt/ v
schlafwandeln
to walk while sleeping

somnambulism n
Schlafwandeln Somnambulismus Somnambulie
sleepwalking

somnambulist [sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst] n
Schlafwandler
a sleepwalker

somnolence n
Schläfrigkeit Somnolenz
a state of drowsiness or sleepiness

somnolent /ˈsɑːmnələnt/ /ˈsɒmnələnt/ adj
schläfrig
drowsy
einschläfernd
soporific

son /sʌn/ n
Sohn
a male person in relation to his parents
male descendant
a son through major influence
a son through close relationship
familiar address
Adoptivsohn Sohn
an adopted son

son of a bitch n
Hurensohn Scheißkerl
objectionable person

son of a whore n
Hurensohn Dirnensohn
objectionable person

son-in-law n
Schwiegersohn Eidam Tochtermann
son-in-law

sonar n
Sonar
device

sonata /səˈnɑːtə/ n
Sonate
a musical composition for one or a few instruments

sonata form n
Sonatensatzform
a form of classical music

sonatina n
Sonatine
piece resembling a sonata but shorter or simpler

song /sɒŋ/ /sɔŋ/ n
Gesang
Lied Gesang Song
music with words

song sparrow n
Singammer
Melospiza melodia

song thrush n
Singdrossel Drossel
song thrush

songbird /ˈsɑŋˌbɝd/ /ˈsɒŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈsɔŋˌbɝd/ n
Singvogel
bird

songbook n
Liederbuch
book

songster n
Sänger
man who sings songs

songstress n
Sängerin
a female singer

songthaew n
Songtaeo
share taxi made from a pickup truck

songwriter n
Liedermacher Songwriter
someone who writes the lyrics and usually the music of songs

sonic adj
Schall akustisch
of or relating to sound

sonic boom n
Überschallknall
the audible effect of a shock wave in the air

sonless adj
söhnelos

sonnet /ˈsɒnɪt/ n
Sonett
verse form consisting of fourteen lines

sonny /ˈsʌni/ n
Söhnchen Kleiner mein Junge
a familiar form of address for a boy
Freundchen
pejorative form of address

sonogram /ˈsɒnəˌɡɹæm/ /ˈsəʊ.nəˌɡɹæm/ n
Sonografie
a medical image produced by ultrasound echo

sonorant /səˈnɔːr(ə)nt/ n
Klanglaut Sonorant
speech sound

sonship /ˈsʌnʃɪp/ n
Sohnschaft
sonship

soon /suːn/ adv
bald
within a short time

sooner or later adv
früher oder später
set phrase; eventually

soot /sʊt/ /sʌt/ n
Ruß Russ
fine black or dull brown particles

soothe /suːð/ v
besänftigen beruhigen
to calm or placate
lindern
to ease or relieve pain

soothing /ˈsuːðɪŋ/ adj
beruhigend
Freeing from fear or anxiety
erleichternd lindernd
Giving relief

soothsayer n
Wahrsager Seher Seherin Wahrsagerin
one who predicts the future

sooty adj
rußig

sooty v
rußen

sophism n
Sophismus Sophisma
flawed argument superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive

sophist /ˈsoʊfɪst/ /ˈsɒfɪst/ n
Sophist Sophistin
ancient teacher of rhetoric, etc.
Sophist
one who is captious, fallacious, or deceptive in argument

sophisticated adj
mondän
raffiniert
appealing to the tastes of an intellectual
ausgeklügelt hochentwickelt raffiniert
complicated, especially of technology
weltgewandt erfahren kultiviert
having obtained worldly experience

sophistication /səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
Ausgereiftheit Hochentwicklung Komplexheit Raffinesse Sophistikation
complexity
Kultiviertheit
cultivated intellectual worldliness; savoir-faire
Raffinesse
deceptive logic; sophistry

sophomore /ˈsɑfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔː/ adj
Nachfolger zweiter
second in a series

sophomore /ˈsɑfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔː/ n
Drittsemester Student im zweiten Jahr Viertsemester
second-year student

soporific /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ adj
einschläfernd
tending to induce sleep

soporific /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ n
Schlafmittel
sleep inducing agent

sopping adj
triefnass tropfnass
completely wet to the point of dripping

soprano /səˈpɹænoʊ/ n
Sopran
Sopran Sopranistin
pitch

soprano saxophone n
sopransaxophon
saxophone smaller than alto

sora n
Carolinasumpfhuhn
Porzana carolina

sorbent n
Sorptionsmittel
substance that can enable sorption

sorcerer /ˈsɔɹ.sɚ.ɚ/ /ˈsɔːsəɹə(ɹ)/ n
Zauberer
magician/wizard drawing upon natural powers

sorceress n
Zauberin Hexenmeisterin Magierin Zaubererin Zaubrerin
female wizard

sorcery /ˈsɔɹ.sə.ɹi/ /ˈsɔː.sə.ɹi/ n
Hexerei Zauberei
magical power

sordid /ˈsɔɹdɪd/ /ˈsɔː.dɪd/ adj
dreckig schmutzig schäbig
dirty or squalid
geizig
grasping
schmutzig schäbig
morally degrading

sore /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ adj
wund entzündet schlimm weh
causing pain
händeringend verzweifelt
dire, distressing
empfindlich
sensitive; tender

sore loser n
schlechter Verlierer
one who is easily angered by losing

sore throat n
Halsschmerzen Halsweh Halsschmerz Halsentzündung
symptom

sorehead n
beleidigte Leberwurst
offended person

soreness n
Schmerz Wundsein
being sore

sorghum /ˈsɔ(ɹ).ɡəm/ n
Durra Sorghum Sorghumhirse
cereal

sororal adj
schwesterlich
of or pertaining to a sister

sororal nephew n
Schwestersohn
son of one's sister

sororicide n
Schwestermord
killing of ones sister

sorority n
Schwesterlichkeit
Schwesternschaft Verbindung von College-Studentinnen
social organization of female students at a college or university

sororize /ˈsɒɹəɹaɪz/ v
sororisieren verschwistern
To hold fellowship like sisters

sorption n
Sorption
process of either absorption or adsorption

sorrel /ˈsɒɹəl/ n
Sauerampfer Ampfer
plant
Fuchs
colour

sorrow /ˈsɑɹoʊ/ /ˈsɒɹəʊ/ /ˈsɔɹoʊ/ n
Traurigkeit Trauer Gram Kummer Sorge Kümmernis
unhappiness

sorrowful /ˈsɑɹoʊfəl/ /ˈsɒɹəʊfəl/ /ˈsɔɹoʊfəl/ /ˈsɔɹɐʉfɘl/ adj
traurig betrübt kummervoll sorgenvoll
full of sorrow

sorry /ˈsɑɹi/ /ˈsɒɹi/ /ˈsɔɹi/ adj
armselig beklagenswert traurig
poor, regrettable
Entschuldigung es tut mir leid sorry
regretful for an action or grieved

sorry /ˈsɑɹi/ /ˈsɒɹi/ /ˈsɔɹi/ interjection
Entschuldigung Verzeihung entschuldigen Sie bitte es tut mir leid ich bitte um Entschuldigung sorry
expression of regret or sorrow
bitte? wie bitte? wie?
request to repeat

sorry I'm late phraseologicalUnit
entschuldigen Sie bitte, dass ich mich verspätet habe
sorry I'm late

sorry, we don't accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
Entschuldigung, wir akzeptieren keine Kreditkarten
sorry, we don't accept credit cards

sort /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ n
Letter
(typography) metal type
sortieren
act of sorting
Art Sorte
type

sort /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ v
sortieren
separate according to certain criteria
arrange in order

sort of /ˈsɔɹt əv/ /ˈsɔːt əv/ adv
irgendwie
in a way etc.

sort out v
helfen zeigen
slang: to attack physically
arrangieren bewerkstelligen organisieren
to arrange
klären
to clarify
erledigen beheben lösen
to fix problem
sortieren
to organise or separate into groups
besorgen
to provide (somebody) with a necessity
aussortieren trennen
to separate from the remainder of a group

soteriological /səʊtɪəɹɪə(ʊ)ˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/ adj
soteriologisch
pertaining to soteriology

soteriology /səʊtɪəɹɪˈɒlədʒi/ n
Soteriologie
the study of salvation

sotolon n
Sotolon
sotolon

sou'wester n
Südwester
waterproof hat

soufflé /suːˈfleɪ/ /ˈsuːfleɪ/ n
Soufflé Auflauf
baked dish

soul /soʊl/ /səʊl/ n
Soul
soul music
Seele Geist
the spirit or essence of a person that is often believed to live on after the person's death
person, especially as one among many
life, energy, vigour

soul music n
Soul
music genre

soul patch n
Soul Patch
narrow beard

soulless adj
seelenlos
as if without a soul

soulmate n
Seelenverwandte Seelenverwandter
Someone with whom one has a special connection

sound /saʊnd/ adj
gesund
healthy

sound /saʊnd/ n
Geräusch Klang Laut Schall Ton
Laut Klang Schall
sensation perceived by the ear
Schall
vibration capable of causing this
Sund
long narrow inlet
sondieren
to probe
Sonde
a probe

sound /saʊnd/ v
klingen
to convey an impression by one's sound
klingen lauten erklingen
to produce a sound
aussprechen
to pronounce

sound as a bell adj
gesund wie ein Fisch im Wasser
in excellent condition

sound asleep adj
fest schlafend tief schlafend
sleeping still and silently

sound barrier n
Schallmauer
drag and other effects of approaching the speed of sound
Lärmschutzwall Lärmschutzwand
noise-reducing structure

sound box n
Resonanzkörper
resonant chamber of a stringed musical instrument

sound card n
Soundkarte
a computer hardware device used for generating and capturing sounds

sound change n
Lautwandel
language change that affects pronunciation

sound law /ˈsaʊnd lɔ/ /ˈsaʊnd lɔː/ n
Lautgesetz
rule that describes historical sound change in a language

sound post n
Stimmstock
wooden rod inside a musical instrument

sound system n
Soundsystem
electronic system that produces sound

sound wave n
Schallwelle
longitudinal wave of pressure transmitted through any plastic material

sounding /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/ n
Sondierung
test made with a probe

soundless /saʊndləs/ adj
geräuschlos lautlos
without sound

soundlessly adv
geräuschlos lautlos tonlos
soundlessly

soundlessness n
Geräuschlosigkeit Lautlosigkeit
state or condition of being without sound

soundly /ˈsaʊnd.lɪ/ adv
gründlich ordentlich
in a thorough manner

soundproof adj
schalldicht
describing something that does not allow sound through

soundproof v
machen schalldicht schallisolieren
make resistant to sound

soundproofing n
Schallisolation
Something that prevents sound from traveling through it
The act of installing material to dampen sound

soundscape /saʊndskeɪp/ n
soundscape
Klanggemälde
electroacoustic musical composition
Klanglandschaft
virtual/emotional environment created using sound

soundtrack n
Tonspur
a narrow strip running down a movie film that carries the recorded sound in synchronization with the pictures
Soundtrack
the sound (especially the music) component of a movie

soup /sup/ /suːp/ n
Suppe
dish
unfortunate situation

soup kitchen n
Suppenküche
place set up to provide basic food as a charity or in time of disaster

soup up v
aufmotzen frisieren tunen
modify higher performance than the specifications

soupspoon n
Esslöffel Löffel Suppenlöffel
spoon for eating soup

souq /suːk/ /suːq/ n
Souq
a street market in the Arabic-speaking countries

sour /ˈsaʊ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈsaʊə/ adj
sauer
having an acidic, sharp or tangy taste
(of soil) excessively acidic and thus infertile
sauer gesäuert sauer vergoren
made rancid by fermentation, etc.
sauer angesäuert
peevish or bad-tempered
sauer ranzig
tasting or smelling rancid

sour /ˈsaʊ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈsaʊə/ n
Whiskey Sauer
a drink made with whiskey, lemon or lime juice and sugar
Säure
the sensation of a sour taste

sour /ˈsaʊ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈsaʊə/ v
sauer vergären säuern versäuern
to become sour

sour cherry n
Sauerkirsche Weichsel
fruit
Prunus cerasus

sour cream n
Schmand Sauerrahm saure Sahne
cream which has been treated with a benign bacterium

source /so(ː)ɹs/ /soəs/ /sɔɹs/ /sɔːs/ n
Quelle
informant
spring etc.
(electronics) terminal
Quelle Ursprung
person, place or thing

source /so(ː)ɹs/ /soəs/ /sɔɹs/ /sɔːs/ v
belegen beziehen
to obtain or procure; used especially of a business resource

source code n
Quellcode Quelltext Kode Quellkode
human-readable instructions in a programming language

source configuration management n
Quellkodekonfigurationsmanagement
computing: management of changes to files

source language n
Ausgangssprache Quellsprache
language from which a translation is done

source text n
Ausgangstext
original text to be translated

sourdough /ˈsaʊədəʊ/ /ˈsaʊɚdoʊ/ n
Sauerteig
dough

sourish adj
säuerlich
somewhat sour

soursop /ˈsaʊəɹˌsɒp/ n
Stachelannone Sauersack
fruit
Guanabana Guanábana Sauersack Stachelannone
tree

soutane n
Soutane Sutane
a long gown

south /saʊθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ adj
südlich süd
of or pertaining to the south

south /saʊθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ adv
auf dem absteigen Ast den Bach runter gehen
in an adverse direction or trend
süd-
of wind: from the south

south /saʊθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ n
Süden
compass point

south pole n
Südpol
the southernmost point on a celestial body
negative magnetic pole

south-eastern adj
südöstlich
relating to the south-east

southbound adj
Richtung Süden nach Süden
travelling south

southbound adv
Richtung Süden nach Süden
toward the south

southeast n
Südosten
compass point

southern /ˈsʌðəɹn/ adj
südlich südländisch
of or pertaining to a southern region
südlich
of the south

southern beech n
Scheinbuche
Nothofagus

southerner n
Südländer Bewohner des Südens Bewohnerin des Südens Südländerin
someone from the south of a region

southernmost adj
südlichster
farthest south

southernwood n
Eberraute
Artemisia abrotanum

southpaw /ˈsaʊθˌpɑ/ /ˈsaʊθˌpɔː/ n
Linkshänder Linkshänderin
informal: one who is left-handed

southward /ˈsaʊθwəd/ /ˈsʌðəd/ adv
südwärts
towards the south

southwest /saʊˈwɛst/ /saʊθˈwɛst/ n
Südwesten Südwest
compass point

souvenir /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ n
Souvenir Andenken Erinnerungsstück Mitbringsel Reisemitbringsel
item of sentimental value to remember an event or location

sovereign /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/ /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ adj
souverän
exercising power of rule

sovereign /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/ /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ n
Souverän
monarch

sovereign state n
souveräner Staat
completely independent state

sovereigntist n
Souveränist Souveränistin
supporter of political independence for Quebec
supporter of sovereignism

sovereignty /ˈsɒv.ɹən.ti/ n
Souveränität Hoheit
of a nation: the state of making laws and controlling resources without the coercion of other nations.
Souveränität
of ruler or God: supreme authority over all things
of self: the liberty to decide one's thoughts and actions

soviet /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/ /ˈsɒ.vi.ət/ /ˈsəʊ.vi.ət/ n
Sowjet
council
form of government

sovkhoz n
Sowchos
soviet state farm

sovnarkhoz n
Sownarchos
a regional economic council of the Soviet Union (historical)

sovok n
Sowdepien
Soviet Union, disparagingly

sow /saʊ/ /soʊ/ /səʊ/ n
Sau Mutterschwein
female pig

sow /saʊ/ v
säen
disperse seeds

sow one's wild oats v
sich die Hörner abstoßen
to spend a period of one's youth behaving irresponsibly

sow the wind, reap the whirlwind proverb
wer Wind sät, wird Sturm ernten
every decision has consequences; a person's actions will come back to them

sower n
Säer Säerin
one who or that which sows

soy /sɔɪ/ n
Soja
soy beans

soy milk n
Sojamilch
beverage made from soybeans

soy sauce n
Sojasoße
a condiment and ingredient made from fermented soybeans

soybean n
Sojabohne
plant
seed

spa /spæ/ /ˈspɑː/ n
Bad Spa
spa

space /speɪs/ n
Freiraum
a gap, an empty place
Weltraum All Weltall
area beyond atmosphere of planets
Platz Raum
bounded or specific physical extent
Leerzeichen Leerstelle
gap between written characters, lines etc.
Raum
mathematics: generalized construct or set
geometry: set of points
Freiraum Raum
personal freedom
Raum Platz
physical extent in two or three dimensions
Leerschritt Zwischenraum
piece of type used to separate words

space age n
Weltraumzeitalter
current historical period which started with the launch of the Sputnik

space alien n
Außerirdische Außerirdischer
an extraterrestrial being

space bar n
Leertaste
key

space blanket n
Rettungsdecke
blanket

space capsule n
Raumkapsel
vehicle or compartment designed to transport people in space and during reentry

space debris n
Weltraummüll Weltraumschrott
objects in orbit without useful purpose

space flight n
Raumfahrt
flight into, from, or through space
voyage in space

space frame n
Raumfachwerk
a three-dimensional truss, often of steel, forming a rigid, stable structure

space heater n
Heizlüfter
heating appliance

space mission n
Weltraummission
journey into space

space probe n
Raumsonde
unmanned space vehicle designed to voyage beyond Earth's orbit

space race n
Wettlauf ins All
competition between nations in the field of space exploration

space satellite n
Satellit
vehicle designed to orbit the Earth

space science n
Raumfahrtwissenschaft Raumforschung
discipline

space shuttle n
Raumfähre Space Shuttle Weltraumfähre
vehicle capable of travelling repeatedly btw Earth and outer space

space sickness n
Raumkrankheit
motion sickness caused by the weightlessness of space flight

space station n
Raumstation Weltraumstation
crewed artificial satellite

space suit n
Raumanzug
system of clothing worn by astronauts when in space

space tourism n
Weltraumtourismus
form of tourism

space travel n
Raumfahrt
travel through space in order to visit and explore other worlds

spacelike /ˈspeɪslaɪk/ adj
raumartig
having the properties of space
mathematics, of a four-vector
physics, of the interval between two events in spacetime

spaceman n
Raumfahrer Astronaut Weltraumfahrer Kosmonaut Spationaut Taikonaut
astronaut

spaceport /ˈspeɪs.pɔːt/ n
Kosmodrom Weltraumbahnhof
a site for launching spacecraft

spaceship n
Raumschiff Raumfahrzeug
vehicle that flies through space

spacetime n
Raumzeit
four dimensional continuum

spacewoman n
Astronautin Kosmonautin Raumfahrerin Weltraumfahrerin
a female astronaut

spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/ adj
geräumig
having much space; roomy
weiträumig
large in expanse

spade /speɪd/ n
Spaten
a garden tool with a handle and a flat blade for digging
Pik
one of the black suits in a deck of cards

spades /speɪdz/ n
Pik Pique
suit of playing cards

spadix /ˈspeɪdɪks/ n
Kolben
fleshy spike

spaghetti /spəˈɡɛti/ [spəˈɡɛɾi] n
Isolationsschlauch
electrical insulating tubing
Spaghetti Spagetti
pasta

spaghetti western n
Italowestern Euro-Western Eurowestern Italo-Western Spaghetti-Western Spaghettiwestern
western film produced in Europe by an Italian company

spagyric adj
spagirisch

spam /ˈspæm/ [ˈspeəm] n
Frühstücksfleisch
tinned meat
Spam unerwünschte elektronische Massenpost
unsolicited bulk electronic messages

spam /ˈspæm/ [ˈspeəm] v
spammen
intransitive

spamdexing n
Index-Spamming Suchmaschinen-Spamming
deliberately manipulating search engines

spammer n
Spammer
someone who sends spam

span of control n
Führungsspanne Leitungsspanne Lenkungsspanne
number of subordinates

spandex /ˈspændɛks/ n
Elastan
synthetic fibre

spangle /ˈspæŋ.ɡəl/ n
Flitter Glanzplättchen Paillette
a small sparkling particle sewn on cloth as a decoration

spangled kookaburra n
Aruliest
Dacelo tyro

spaniel /ˈspænjəl/ n
Spaniel
dog

spank /spæŋk/ n
Klaps
an instance of spanking; a smack or slap

spank /spæŋk/ v
auf das Gesäß schlagen den Hintern versohlen
to smack or slap a person's buttocks, with the bare hand or other object.

spanking /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/ n
Haue
form of physical punishment

spanner /ˈspæn.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈspæn.ɚ/ n
Schlüssel Schraubenschlüssel
hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts

spanner barb n
Schwarzbandfleckbarbe
fish

spar /spɑɹ/ /spɑː/ n
Rundholz Spiere
nautical: linear object used as a mast, sprit, yard, boom, pole or gaff
Spat
any crystal with readily discernible faces

spare /ˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈspɛəɹ/ adj
schlank
lean, meager

spare /ˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈspɛəɹ/ v
sparen
to save (money) for reserve

spare part n
Ersatzteil
component kept in reserve

spare the rod and spoil the child proverb
wer sein Kind liebt, der schlägt es wer mit der Rute spart, verzieht das Kind
if one does not discipline a child he or she will never learn respect or humility

spare tyre n
Ersatzreifen Reservereifen Reserverad Ersatzrad
extra tyre
Rettungsring
fat around midsection

sparerib /ˌspɛəˈɹɪb/ /ˌspɛɚˈɹɪb/ n
Leiterchen Rippchen Schälrippchen
cut of meat including the rib bones

spark /spɑɹk/ /spɑːk/ n
Funke
particle of glowing matter
burst of electrical discharge

spark plug n
Zündkerze
part of an internal combustion engine

spark testing n
Funkenprobe
A method of determining classification of ferrous materials.

sparkle /ˈspɑɹkəl/ /ˈspɑːkəl/ n
Funkeln Glitzern
brilliance

sparkle /ˈspɑɹkəl/ /ˈspɑːkəl/ v
funkeln
to emit sparks

sparkler n
Wunderkerze bengalisches Feuer
hand-held firework

sparkling wine n
Schaumwein Sekt
effervescent wine

sparrow /ˈspæɹoʊ/ /ˈspæɹəʊ/ n
Sperling Spatz
bird of the family Passeridae

sparse /spɑːs/ /spɑːɹs/ adj
spärlich
having widely spaced intervals
dünn spärlich
not dense; meager

spartan adj
spartanisch
austere, lacking luxury

spasm /ˈspæ.z(ə)m/ n
Anfall
a sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion
Spasmus Krampf Muskelkrampf
contraction of a muscle

spastic /ˈspastɪk/ /ˈspæstɪk/ adj
spastisch
of or relating to spastic paralysis
of, relating to, or affected by spasm

spasticity n
Spastizität
state, quality or property

spat /spæt/ n
Kotflügel
automotive: piece of bodywork
Gamasche Überschuh
covering worn over a shoe
Auseinandersetzung Streit Wortwechsel Zank
quarrel

spat /spæt/ v
sich fetzen streiten zanken
to quarrel
prasseln
to strike with spattering sound

spatial /ˈspeɪʃəl/ adj
räumlich Raum-
pertaining to space

spatter /ˈspætɚ/ v
bespritzen
to splash with small droplets

spatula /ˈspætjʊlə/ n
Teigschaber Teigspatel
kitchen utensil for scraping bowls
Pfannenwender
kitchen utensil for turning and lifting
Spachtelmesser
palette knife
Spatel
thin hand tool for handling chemicals or other materials

spawn n
Ausgeburt Ausgeburt des Teufels
any germ or seed, even a figurative source; offspring
Myzelfäden
mushroom mycelium prepared for (aided) propagation
Laich Fischlaich Froschlaich
the numerous eggs of an aquatic organism

spawn v
spawnen
to appear spontaneously in a game at a certain point and time
erzeugen
to bring forth in general
laichen
to deposit (numerous) eggs in water
erzeugen hervorbringen
to generate, bring into being, especially non-mammalian beings in very large numbers
ablaichen laichen
to produce or deposit (eggs) in water
vermehren
to reproduce, especially in large numbers

spawner n
Rogener Rogenfisch Rogner
female fish

spay /speɪ/ v
Eierstöcke entfernen sterilisieren
remove the ovaries

spaz /spæz/ n
Spasti
stupid person

spaz /spæz/ v
ausflippen ausrasten einen Anfall kriegen
have a tantrum

speak /spik/ /spiːk/ v
sprechen
to be able to communicate in a language
to deliver a speech
sprechen reden
to communicate with one's voice using words

speak for oneself v
für sich selbst sprechen
to have obvious meaning

speak in tongues v
Sprachenrede praktizieren Zungenrede praktizieren Zungenreden praktizieren glossolalieren in Sprachen reden in fremden Sprachen reden
speak in a language unknown to the speaker

speak of the devil phraseologicalUnit
wenn man vom Teufel spricht, dann kommt er
expression used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive

speak one's mind v
offen seine Meinung sagen
To state one's thoughts honestly or frankly

speak out v
ausdrücken
assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known

speak up v
den Mund aufmachen einsetzen eintreten sagen
to make oneself or one's opinions known
den Mund aufmachen lauter sprechen
to talk more loudly or plainly

speak volumes v
Bände sprechen viel besagen
to convey significant information beyond what is explicit

speaker /ˈspikɚ/ /ˈspiːkə/ n
Lautsprecher
loudspeaker
Referent Referentin
one who makes a speech to an audience
Sprecher Sprecherin
one who speaks
Vorsitzende Vorsitzender Bundestagspräsident Bundestagspräsidentin Nationalratspräsident Nationalratspräsidentin
politics: the chair or presiding officer

speakerphone n
Lautsprechertelefon Lautsprechtelefon
loudspeaker on a telephone that broadcasts the sound
Freisprechanlage Freisprecheinrichtung Freisprechgerät Freisprechtelefon
telephone with a microphone and loudspeaker separate from those in the handset

speaking /ˈspiːˌkiŋ/ adj
-sprachig -sprechend Rede- Sprech- rede- sprechend
having the ability of speech
Sprach- Sprech-
used in speaking

speaking /ˈspiːˌkiŋ/ n
Sprechen
the act of speaking

speaking in tongues n
Glossolalie Glossolalieren Glottolalie Zungenrede Zungenreden
speaking in tongues; glossolalia

spear /spɪə̯(ɹ)/ /spɪɹ/ n
Fischspeer
Speer
long stick with a sharp tip

spearfisher n
Speerfischer Speerfischerin
one who fishes with a spear

spearfishing n
Speerfischen

spearhead /ˈspɪə.hɛd/ /ˈspɪɹ.hɛd/ n
Bahnbrecher Kopf Offensivspieler Speerspitze Spitze Vorkämpfer
one who leads or initiates an activity
-spitze Angriffsspitze Sturmspitze Vorausabteilung
the leading military unit in an attack
Speerspitze Lanzenspitze Stoßkeil
the pointed head, or end, of a spear

spearhead /ˈspɪə.hɛd/ /ˈspɪɹ.hɛd/ v
anführen führen vorausgehen
to drive or campaign ardently

spearmint /ˈspɪəˌmɪnt/ /ˈspɪɹˌmɪnt/ n
grüne Minze
Mentha spicata

special /ˈspɛ.ʃəl/ adj
speziell besondere ungewöhnlich Sonder- Spezial-
distinguished by a unique or unusual quality
speziell Lieblings- Sonder- Spezial- bestimmt
of particular interest or value; certain; dear; beloved; favored

special /ˈspɛ.ʃəl/ n
Sondersendung
(TV, radio) Unsual or exceptional episode of a series
Sonderangebot
A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered

special education n
Sonderpädagogik
educational services designed for students with learning difficulties

special relativity n
Spezielle Relativitätstheorie spezielle Relativitätstheorie
physics theory

specialist /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/ n
Fachmann Spezialist Experte
expert
Facharzt
physician

specialization /ˌspɛʃəlɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ n
Spezialisierung
biology: adaptation
act or process of specializing

specialize /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/ v
spezialisieren
to mention specially; to particularize

specially /ˈspɛʃəli/ adv
speziell
for a special purpose

specialty /ˈspɛʃəlti/ n
Spezialität
that in which one specializes

speciation n
Speziierung
chemistry

species /ˈspiːʃiːz/ n
Art Spezies
group of plants or animals having similar appearance
Art Spezies Species
rank in a taxonomic classification

species name n
Artname
species name (binomen)

speciesism /ˈspiːʃiːˌzɪzəm/ n
Speziesismus

speciesist adj
speziesistisch
of or relating to speciesism

speciesist n
Speziesist Speziesistin
proponent

specific /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/ adj
spezifisch

specific epithet n
Art-Epitheton Artbeiname Artepitheton Artname Artzusatz Speciesbeiname
(taxonomy, botany) second word in the scientific name of a species

specific gravity n
spezifisches Gewicht
ratio of the mass of a substance to that of an equal volume of water

specific heat n
spezifische Wärme

specification n
Spezifikation
explicit set of requirements

specify /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/ v
spezifizieren
to state explicitly, in detail, or as a condition

specimen /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/ n
Exemplar Muster
example
Probe Spezimen
sample

specimen signature n
Musterunterschrift Musterzeichnungserklärung Zeichnungsmuster
sample signature kept by an organization to verify their other signatures

specious /ˈspiːʃəs/ adj
fadenscheinig leer unfundiert vordergründig
seemingly well-reasoned, but fallacious
Schein fadenscheinig vorgeschoben
with appearance intended to generate a favorable response

speciousness n
Fadenscheinigkeit Hohlheit Unfundiertheit Vordergründigkeit
state or quality of being specious

speck /spɛk/ n
Fleck
tiny spot

speckle /ˈspɛkəl/ n
Fleck Sprenkel
small spot

spectacle /ˈspɛktəkl̩/ n
Spektakel Schauspiel
something exciting or extraordinary

spectacled bear n
Brillenbär
Tremarctos ornatus

spectacles /ˈspɛktəkl̩z/ n
Brille
a pair of lenses set in a frame

spectacular /spɛkˈtæk.jə.lɚ/ /spɛkˈtæk.jʊ.lə/ adj
spektakulär
amazing or worthy of special attention

spectator /spɛkˈteɪtə/ /ˈspɛkteɪtɚ/ n
Zuschauer Zuschauerin Schaulustiger
observer

specter /ˈspɛktə/ /ˈspɛktɚ/ n
Gespenst Spuk
ghostly apparition
Schreckgespenst Spuk
mental image

spectral /ˈspɛktɹəɫ/ adj
Spektral- spektral
of a spectrum

spectral class n
Spektralklasse
a classification of stars

spectral line n
Spektrallinie
line on spectrogram

spectrometer n
Spektrometer
instrument for measuring the absorption of light by chemical substances

spectrometric adj
spektrometrisch
of or pertaining to spectrometry

spectroscope n
Spektroskop
optical instrument used for spectrographic analysis

spectroscopy n
Spektroskopie
scientific study of spectra

spectrum /ˈspektɹəm/ /ˈspɛkt(ʃ)ɹəm/ n
Spektrum
range of colors
chemistry: a pattern of absorption or emission of radiation
linear algebra: set of scalar values
range

speculate v
spekulieren
to make a risky trade
to meditate
vermuten
to make an inference based on inconclusive evidence

speculation /ˌspɛkjəˈleɪʃən/ n
Spekulation
business, finance: investment involving higher-than-normal risk
judgment or conclusion reached by speculating
process of thinking or meditation

speculative /ˈspɛkjuləˌtɪv/ adj
spekulativ
characterized by speculation; based on guessing or unfounded opinions

speculator n
Spekulant Spekulantin
one who speculates; as in investing

speculum /ˈspɛkjələm/ /ˈspɛkjʊləm/ n
Flügelspiegel
patch of colour found on the wings of ducks and some other birds

speech /ˈspiːtʃ/ n
Rede Ansprache
an oration, session of speaking
Sprache Rede
vocal communication

speech act n
Sprechakt
act carried out by speech

speech bubble n
Sprechblase
rounded outline representing speech in a cartoon

speech community n
Sprachgemeinschaft
group of people sharing a language or way of speaking

speech is silver, silence is golden proverb
Reden ist Silber, Schweigen ist Gold
proverb

speechless /ˈspiːtʃ.lɪs/ adj
sprachlos fassungslos stumm
not speaking; not knowing what to say

speechlessness n
Sprachlosigkeit Stummheit
state of being speechless

speechwriter n
Redenschreiber Redenschreiberin
someone who writes speeches for others, especially as a profession

speed /spiːd/ n
Filmempfindlichkeit
photographic sensitivity to light
Schnelligkeit Geschwindigkeit
rate of motion
rapidity
Pep Speed
slang: amphetamine

speed /spiːd/ v
rasen
to go fast

speed bump n
Bremsschwelle Bodenschwelle Fahrbahnschwelle Hubbel Verkehrshubbel
transverse ridge in the road

speed dating n
Speed-Dating
organized event in which prospective romantic partners meet each other through a series of short one-to-one meetings

speed dial n
Kurzwahl
function

speed limit n
Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung Geschwindigkeitsbeschränkung Tempolimit
maximum speed permitted

speed of light n
Lichtgeschwindigkeit
the speed of electromagnetic radiation in a perfect vacuum

speed of sound n
Schallgeschwindigkeit
speed at which sound is propagated

speed skating n
Eisschnelllauf
The sport of racing around an oval course on ice skates

speedboat /ˈspidˌboʊt/ n
Motorboot
fast boat
Rennboot
racing boat

speeding /ˈspiːdɪŋ/ n
Geschwindigkeitsüberschreitung
driving faster than the legal speed limit

speedometer /spɪˈdɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/ n
Tachometer Geschwindigkeitsmesser Tacho
a device that measures, and indicates the current speed of a vehicle
Tachometer
such a device incorporating an odometer

speedrun /ˈspiːdɹʌn/ n
Speedrun
completing a video game as fast as possible

speedup n
Beschleunigung
an amount of decrease in time taken

speedwell /ˈspiːdˌwɛl/ n
Ehrenpreis
plant

speedy /ˈspiːdi/ adj
schnell
characterized by rapid or swift motion

speleologist n
Höhlenforscher Speläologe Höhlenforscherin Speläologin
person who studies caves

speleology n
Höhlenforschung Höhlenkunde Speleologie Speläologie
scientific study of caves

speleothem n
Speläothem
secondary mineral, deposited in a cave by the action of water

spell /spɛl/ n
Zauber
magical effect of such incantation
Zauberformel Zauberspruch Zauberwort
magical incantation
Periode Weilchen Weile Zeitdauer
indefinite period of time

spell /spɛl/ v
verzaubern
put under the influence of a spell
auf gut Deutsch gesagt entziffern klarmachen
figuratively, to clarify
bilden ergeben
to compose a word
bedeuten vorhersagen
to indicate that some future event will occur
buchstabieren schreiben
to write or say the letters that form a word
abwechseln vertreten
to work in place of someone

spell checker n
Rechtschreibkorrekturprogramm Rechtschreibprogramm Rechtschreibprüfung
software application

spellbound adj
bezaubert gebannt
fascinated by something; entranced as if by a spell

speller n
Fibel
book used to learn to spell properly
Buchstabierer Buchstabiererin
person who spells
Rechtschreibprüfung
spell checker

spelling /ˈspɛlɪŋ/ n
Orthographie Rechtschreibung Orthografie
a specific spelling of a word
the practice, ability, or subject of forming words with letters, or of reading the letters of words; orthography

spelling bee n
Buchstabierwettbewerb Rechtschreibwettbewerb
spelling contest or competition

spelling pronunciation n
Buchstabenaussprache Schriftaussprache buchstabengetreue Aussprache
spelling pronunciation

spelt /ˈspɛlt/ n
Dinkel Spelz
a type of wheat, Triticum aestivum spelta

spelunking n
Höhlenwandern
exploring underground caverns

spend /spɛnd/ v
ausgeben verbringen
verbringen ausgeben
to consume, to use up (time)
ausgeben spendieren
to pay out

spend time v
Zeit verbringen
dedicate time to an activity

spending power n
Kaufkraft
available income

spending spree n
Kaufrausch
series of purchases

spendthrift /ˈspɛn(d)ˌθɹɪft/ /ˈspɛn(d)θɹɪft/ adj
verschwenderisch
improvident, profligate, or wasteful

spendthrift /ˈspɛn(d)ˌθɹɪft/ /ˈspɛn(d)θɹɪft/ n
Prasser Prasserin Verschwender Verschwenderin
someone who spends money improvidently or wastefully

sperm /spɜːm/ /spɜːɹm/ n
Samenzelle Spermium
cell
Sperma
semen (fluid)

sperm bank n
Samenbank
place where sperm is stored

sperm donor n
Samenspender
man who donates sperm

sperm whale n
Pottwal
sperm whale

spermaceti n
Walrat
wax obtained from the head of sperm whale

spermatozoon /ˌspɜːmətə(ʊ)ˈzəʊɒn/ n
Spermium Samenzelle
reproductive cell of the male

spessartine n
Spessartin
a type of garnet

spew /spjuː/ v
erbrechen kotzen
to vomit

sphalerite n
Sphalerit Zinkblende
mineral

sphere /sfɪə/ /sfɪɹ/ n
Kugel
mathematics: regular three-dimensional object
spherical physical object
Sphäre Bereich
region in which something or someone is active

sphere of influence n
Einflussbereich Einflussphäre
area influenced by something

sphere packing n
Kugelpackung
mathematics: arranging of non-overlapping spheres in space

spherical /sfɛɹɪkəl/ adj
kugelförmig
of or relating to a sphere or spheres
kugelförmig sphärisch kugelig
shaped like a sphere

sphericity n
Kugelförmigkeit
quality of being spherical
Sphärizität
ratio of particle surface area to sphere surface area

spherosome n
Oleosom
plant organelle

sphincter /ˈsfɪŋktə/ n
Schließmuskel Sphinkter
band of muscle

sphinx /sfɪŋks/ n
Sphinx
mythology: creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal
person who keeps his/her thoughts and intentions secret

sphragistics /sfraˈdʒɪs.tɪks/ n
Shpragistik
Study of seals

sphygmomanometer /ˌsfɪɡmoʊməˈnɑmɪtɚ/ /ˌsfɪɡməʊməˈnɒmɪtə/ n
Blutdruckmessgerät
device to measure blood pressure

spice /spaɪs/ n
Gewürz
any variety of spice
Gewürz Würze
plant matter used to season or flavour food

spice /spaɪs/ v
würzen
to add spice or spices to

spice up v
aufpeppen
To make something more exotic, fun or extravagant

spick-and-span adj
blitzblank picobello
clean, spotless

spicy adj
würzig gewürzt pikant
containing spice
scharf würzig
tangy or pungent

spider /ˈspaɪ̯də/ /ˈspaɪ̯dɚ/ [ˈspʌɪ̯də(ɹ)] n
Spinne
arthropod

spiderweb n
Spinnennetz Spinngewebe Spinnengewebe Spinnwebe
net-like construct of a spider

spiderwort n
Dreimasterblume
plant

spiel /spiːl/ n
Geschwafel Schwafelei langes Gerede
A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade

spiffy /ˈspɪfi/ adj
schick
dapper, fine or neat

spigot /ˈspɪ.ɡət/ n
Zapfhahn
the plug of a faucet or cock

spike /spaɪk/ n
Spitze Stachel
anything resembling like a nail in shape
Ähre
botany: kind of inflorescence
Ähre Getreideähre
ear of grain
Nagel Spitze
very large nail

spike addition /spʌɪk əˈdɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Standard-Addition
technique in analytical chemistry

spikenard n
Narde indische Narde

spiky adj
stachelig stachlig
having spikes

spill /spɪl/ v
verschütten schütten
transitive: to drop something so that it spreads out

spill the beans /spɪl ðə biːnz/ v
ausplaudern
to reveal a secret; to disclose

spillikins n
Mikado
a game of skill

spin /spɪn/ n
Spritztour
brief trip
Beschönigung Schönfärberei Zurechtlegung passende Auslegung
favourable comment or interpretation
Trudeln
flight condition
Spin
physics: quantum angular momentum
Drall
rotation of a ball in motion

spin /spɪn/ v
spinnen drehen
spinnen
to make yarn
beschönigen positiv darstellen schönreden
to present a bias
rotieren schleudern
to turn around quickly

spin doctor n
Imageberater PR-Berater Schönredner Tatsachenbeschöniger
person hired to improve public image

spin the bottle n
Flaschendrehen
game

spin-off n
Ableger
fictional work
Ableger Spin-off
formation of a subsidiary, the company so formed

spinach /ˈspɪnɪt͡ʃ/ n
Spinat
a particular edible plant, Spinacia oleracea

spinal canal n
Spinalkanal
canal containing the spinal cord and spinal meninges

spinal cord n
Rückenmark
thick, whitish cord of nerve tissue

spinal tap n
Lumbalpunktion
colloquial terms for lumbar puncture

spindle /ˈspɪndəl/ n
Spindel Handspindel
rod in spinning and winding thread
Spindel
rotary axis of a machine tool or power tool
rod which turns, or on which something turns round
Spindelstrauch
tree of the genus Euonymus

spindly adj
dürr
slender and of weak appearance

spindrift /ˈspɪndɹɪft/ n
Gischt
sea spray

spine /spaɪn/ n
Wirbelsäule Rückgrat
backbone
Rücken
bound edge of a book
Rückgrat
metaphor for courage or assertiveness
Stachel Dorn
rigid, pointed surface protuberance or needle-like structure on an animal, shell, or plant

spinel /spɪˈnɛl/ n
Spinell
any of several hard minerals of cubic symmetry that are mixed oxides of magnesium and aluminium

spinet /ˈspɪn.ɪt/ n
Spinett
short, compact harpsichord

spinner /ˈspɪnɚ/ n
Spinner Spinnerin
Someone or something who spins
Spinner
computing: Input control for entering a number with accompanying arrowed buttons

spinner dolphin n
Spinnerdelfin
species of dolphin

spinning jenny n
Feinspinnmaschine Jenny-Maschine
early spinning machine

spinning mule n
Spinning Mule
machine that spins thread from fibres

spinning top n
Kreisel
a toy

spinning wheel n
Spinnrad
device for spinning thread with a wheel and a spindle

spinous process n
Dornfortsatz
bony process of a vertebra that projects posteriorly from the neural arch

spinster /ˈspɪnstə/ /ˈspɪnstɚ/ n
alte Jungfer Junggesellin unverheiratete Frau unverheiratetes Fräulein
unmarried woman

spintronics n
Spintronik
type of information storage and handling

spiny dogfish n
Dornhai
Squalus acanthias

spiny lobster n
Languste
crustacean of the family Palinuridae

spiny-tailed lizard n
Dornschwanzagame
any lizard of the genus Uromastyx

spiracle /ˈspɪɹəkəl/ n
Atemloch
blowhole
opening used for breathing

spiral /ˈspaɪɹəl/ n
Spirale
geometry

spiral staircase n
Wendeltreppe
type of staircase

spire /spaɪə/ /spaɪɹ/ n
Turmspitze Turmhelm
tapering architectural structure

spirit /ˈspiɹɪt/ /ˈspɪɹɪt/ n
Schnaps Sprit Alkohol
alcohol
Geist Seele
soul
Geist
supernatural being
enthusiasm
manner or style

spirit level n
Wasserwaage
spirit level

spiritual /ˈspɪɹɪtʃuəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃʊəl/ adj
geistig geistlich
of or pertaining to the spirit or the soul

spiritualism n
Spiritismus
the belief that the dead communicate with the living through mediums
Spiritualismus
the philosophic doctrine, opposing materialism

spiritualist adj
spiritualistisch
pertaining to spiritualism

spiritualist n
Spiritualist Spiritualistin
one who communicates with the dead

spirituality /ˌspɪ.ɹə.tʃuˈæ.lə.tɪ/ n
Geistigkeit Spiritualität
concern for what is unseen and intangible

spit /spɪt/ n
Landzunge Nehrung
generally low, narrow, pointed, usually sandy peninsula
Spieß
thin rod on which meat is skewered for cooking
Speichel Spucke
saliva

spit /spɪt/ v
spucken
to evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth, etc.

spit it out v
spuck's aus
to overcome reluctance to say something particular or to speak in general

spit roast n
Spießgrillen
cooking technique

spit wad n
Spucke
A wad of spittle spat by someone

spitchcock n
Brataal
eel prepared by spitchcocking

spite /spaɪt/ n
Boshaftigkeit Gehässigkeit
ill-will or hatred toward another; a desire to vex or injure

spite /spaɪt/ v
trotzen
to treat maliciously

spiteful adj
boshaft gehässig
filled with spite

spitefulness n
Boshaftigkeit Bosheit Gehässigkeit Gemeinheit Niedertracht Niederträchtigkeit
result or product of being spiteful
Boshaftigkeit Bosheit Gehässigkeit
state or quality of being spiteful

spitting image /ˈspɪtɪŋ ˈɪmɪdʒ/ n
Ebenbild
the exact likeness of someone

spitting spider n
Leimschleuderspinne Speispinne
spider from the family Scytodidae

spittle /ˈspɪ.t(ə)l/ n
Spucke
spit, usually frothy

spittoon /spɪˈtuːn/ n
Spucknapf
receptacle for spit

spitz n
Spitz
Any of several Nordic breeds of dog such as the Pomeranian or Samoyed

splash /splæʃ/ n
Spritzen
the sound made by an object hitting a liquid

splash /splæʃ/ v
plätschern platschen
to hit or agitate liquid

splash down n
Wasserung

splay /spleɪ/ n
Abkantung Abschrägung
A slope or bevel

splay /spleɪ/ v
spreizen
To spread (out)
ausschrägen
To turn on one side; to render oblique; to slope or slant, as the side of a door, window, etc.

spleen /spliːn/ n
Groll Trübsinn
mood
Milz
organ

splendid /ˈsplɛndɪd/ adj
hervorragend
illustrious; heroic; brilliant; celebrated
glänzend
possessing or displaying splendor
prächtig
showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous

splendor /ˈsplɛndə/ /ˈsplɛndɚ/ n
Pracht
magnificent appearance

splenectomy n
Splenektomie
surgical removal of the spleen

splenetic /spləˈnɛtɪk/ adj
Milz- splenisch
related to the spleen

splenomegaly n
Splenomegalie
enlargement of the spleen

splice /splaɪs/ n
Verbindung
junction or joining of ropes

splice /splaɪs/ v
spleißen
to unite ropes by interweaving the strands

spliff /splɪf/ n
Joint
a marijuana cigarette

spline n
Straklatte
flexible strip
Polynomzug Spline
smooth mathematical curve

splint n
Gipsschiene Schiene
immobilizing device

splinter /ˈsplɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈsplɪntɚ/ /ˈsplɪnɚ/ n
Splitter Spreißel Schiefer
fragment of material
Splittergruppe
group

splinter /ˈsplɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈsplɪntɚ/ /ˈsplɪnɚ/ v
zersplittern
to cause to break apart into splinters
to come apart into splinters

splinter group n
Splittergruppe
group of members of a political party or of a similar organisation who have decided to create their own organisation

split /splɪt/ n
Spaltung
breach, division
Riss Spalt
crack, longitudinal fissure
spagat
manoeuvre, acrobatic feat

split /splɪt/ v
spalten
divide along a more or less straight line
abhauen
leave
trennen
separate
verteilen aufteilen
share out

split hairs n
Haarspalterei
tedious details

split hairs v
Haarspalterei betreiben Haare spalten
to consider fine details

split infinitive /splɪt ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/ n
getrennter Infinitiv
an infinitive with one or more modifiers inserted between the }} and the verb

split pea n
Schälerbse
dried, peeled, and split seeds of the pea

split-second n
Sekundenbruchteile
a brief moment

splits n
Spagat
manoeuvre, acrobatic feat

splitting field n
Zerfällungskörper
(Galois theory, of a polynomial) smallest field containing all roots

splurge /splɜːdʒ/ /splɝdʒ/ n
Geldverjubeln Prassen verschwenderisches Ausgeben
extravagant indulgence
Angeberei Protz Protzen Protzerei
extravagant or ostentatious display

splurge /splɜːdʒ/ /splɝdʒ/ v
ergießen
to flow or move in rush
prassen verprassen
to spend lavishly or extravagantly

splutter /ˈsplʌtɚ/ v
stottern
to speak hurriedly and confusedly

spodumene n
Spodumen
a pyroxene mineral, lithium aluminum inosilicate

spoil /spɔɪl/ n
Abraum Aushub Schotter
material moved
Beute
plunder taken from an enemy or victim

spoil /spɔɪl/ v
verderben schlecht werden
become sour or rancid, to decay
den Spaß verderben
reveal the ending
verderben ruinieren
ruin
plündern
strip
verwöhnen
to coddle or pamper

spoiled /spɔɪld/ adj
verwöhnt verzogen
of a child

spoiler /ˈspɔɪ.lə/ /ˈspɔɪ.lɚ/ n
Spoiler
document, review or comment that discloses
automobiles: device to reduce lift and increase downforce

spoils n
Beute
that which is taken from another by violence

spoils of war n
Kriegsbeute Siegesbeute
profits extracted as the result of winning a war

spoilsport /ˈspɔɪl.spɔɹt/ /ˈspɔɪl.spɔːt/ adj
Spaßverderber Spaßverderberin Spielverderber Spielverderberin Spaßbremse
someone who puts an end to harmless fun

spoilt /spɔɪlt/ adj
verwöhnt verzogen
of a child
verdorben
of food: rendered unusable or inedible

spoke /spəʊk/ n
Speiche
part of a wheel

spoken /ˈspoʊkən/ adj
gesprochen
concerning speech

spokeshave n
Schweifhobel Schabhobel Schinder
woodworking tool

spokesman n
Sprecher Wortführer Sprecherin Wortführerin
one who speaks as the voice of a group of people

spokesmodel n
Gesicht der Kampagne Gesicht der Marke
person

spokesperson n
Sprecherin Sprecher Wortführer Wortführerin
person who acts as the voice of a group of people

spoliation n
Beweisvereitelung
destruction of evidence

spondee /ˈspɒndi/ n
Spondeus
word of two syllables

sponge /spʌnd͡ʒ/ n
Schwamm Badeschwamm
piece of porous material used for washing
marine invertebrate
Schnorrer
slang: person who takes advantage of the generosity of others

sponge /spʌnd͡ʒ/ v
schnorren
to take advantage of others

sponge cake n
Biskuit Biskuitkuchen Biskuitmasse
type of soft cake made from flour, sugar, baking powder and eggs, with a spongy structure

sponge cloth n
Schwammtuch

sponger /ˈspʌndʒɚ/ n
Schnorrer
one who sponges

spongy /ˈspʌndʒi/ adj
schwammartig schwammig
absorbent, squishy, porous

sponsor /ˈspɑn.səɹ/ /ˈspɒn.sə/ n
Sponsor
One that pays all or part of the cost of an event
Sponsor Sponsorin
person or organisation with responsibility (especially with a religious or financial aspect)

sponsor /ˈspɑn.səɹ/ /ˈspɒn.sə/ v
sponsern
to be a sponsor for

spontaneity /ˈspɒn.tə.neɪ.ə.ti/ n
Laune
spontaneous behaviour
Spontanität Spontaneität
the quality of being spontaneous

spontaneous /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ adj
spontan
done by one's own free choice, or without planning
self generated; happening without any apparent external cause
not apparently contrived or manipulated
proceeding from natural feeling or native tendency without external constraint

spontaneously /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ adv
spontan
in a spontaneous manner

spook /spuːk/ n
Geist Gespenst Phantom Spuk
Gespenst
spirit returning to haunt a place

spooky /spuːki/ adj
geisterhaft gespenstisch spukhaft
eerie; suggestive of ghosts

spooky action at a distance n
spukhafte Fernwirkung
quantum entanglement

spool /spuːl/ n
Spule
spindle

spoon /spun/ /spuːn/ n
Löffel
scooped utensil for eating (or serving)

spoon lure n
Blinker
oblong, concave lure

spoonbill n
Löffler
bird

spoonful n
Löffelvoll
amount a spoon will hold

spoor /spʊə/ /spʊɹ/ n
Fußspur
trail left by an animal

sporadic /spəˈɹædɪk/ /spəˈɹæɾɪk/ adj
sporadisch
rare and scattered in occurrence

sporadically adv
sporadisch
In an occasional, infrequent, or irregular manner

spore /spo(ː)ɹ/ /spoə/ /spɔɹ/ /spɔː/ n
Spore
reproductive particle

spork /spoʊɹk/ /spɔːk/ n
Göffel
eating utensil

sporophyte n
Sporophyt
plant which produces spores by meiosis in order to produce gametophytes

sporran /ˈspɒɹən/ /ˈspɔɹən/ n
Sporran
pouch worn with kilt

sport /spo(ː)ɹt/ /spoət/ /spɔɹt/ /spɔː/ /spɔːt/ n
Sport
any athletic activity that uses physical skills
Sportsfrau Sportsmann
person who exhibits either good or bad sportsmanship

sport /spo(ː)ɹt/ /spoət/ /spɔɹt/ /spɔː/ /spɔːt/ v
herumtollen sich vergnügen spielen
amuse oneself
tragen angeben mit protzen mit präsentieren zur Schau stellen
display, have as feature
Spott treiben herumspielen
mock or tease

sport utility vehicle n
Geländelimousine Sport Utility Vehicle
vehicle

sporting adj
sportiv
pertaining to sports

sports bra n
Sport-BH
bra worn when playing various sports

sports car n
Sportwagen
automobile designed for high speed

sports center n
Sportzentrum

sports field n
Spielfeld Sportplatz
flat area for sports

sports ground n
Sportplatz
a stadium or piece of land used for sport

sports jacket n
Sakko
tailored jacket that is not part of a suit

sportsman n
(männlicher) Sportler
male athlete

sportsmanlike adj
sportlich
good sportsmanship

sportsperson /spɔɹtspɝsən/ /spɔːspɜːsən/ /spɔːtspɜːsən/ n
Sportler Sportlerin

sportswear n
Sportbekleidung
casual clothing for sport or excercise

sportswoman n
Sportlerin
woman who engages in sports

sporty /ˈspo(ː)ɹti/ /ˈspoəti/ /ˈspɔɹti/ /ˈspɔːti/ adj
sportlich
favourable to sports
flashy in appearance

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ n
Werbespot
a brief advertisement
Punkt Fleck
a round or irregular patch of a different color
Ort Stelle
location or area
Pickel Pustel
pimple, pustule
Bisschen
small amount
Fleck
stain

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ v
entdecken
see, pick out, notice or identify

spot check n
Stichprobenkontrolle
a cursory inspection or examination or the inspection or examination of a sample of something

spot check v
stichprobenartig kontrollieren
to inspect or examine

spot-backed antshrike n
Perlenmantel-Ameisenwürger
bird

spot-winged antshrike n
Fleckenflügel-Ameisenwürger
Pygiptila stellaris

spotless starling n
Einfarbstar
Sturnus unicolor

spotlight n
Scheinwerfer
a bright lamp, especially one used to illuminate the center of attention on a stage
Scheinwerferlicht Schlaglicht
the circle of light shed by a spotlight

spotted bowerbird n
Fleckenlaubenvogel
bowerbird

spotted dragonet n
Gefleckter Leierfisch
Callionymus maculatus

spotted flycatcher n
Grauschnäpper
bird

spotted redshank n
Dunkler Wasserläufer
Tringa erythropus

spotted sandpiper n
Drosseluferläufer
Actitis macularius

spotty adj
fleckig gefleckt
having spots
durchwachsen
of inconsistent quality

spouse /spaʊs/ n
Gattin Gatte Ehepartnerin Ehepartner
person in a marriage or marital relationship

spout /spaʊt/ /spʌʊt/ n
Ausfluss Auslauf Fluss Flüssigkeitsstrom Fontäne Strom
a stream of liquid
Tülle Ausgießer Ausgießtülle Ausguss Ausgusstülle Auslauf
a tube through which liquid is poured or discharged
Blas
the mixture of air and water thrown up from the blowhole of a whale

spout /spaʊt/ /spʌʊt/ v
spritzen herausspritzen speien
to gush forth in a stream
palavern quatschen von sich geben
to speak tediously and at length

sprachbund /ˈspɹɑkbʊnd/ /ˈspɹɑːkbʊnd/ n
Sprachbund
group of languages sharing areal features primarily due to language contact

sprain /spɹeɪn/ n
Verstauchung
act or result of spraining

sprain /spɹeɪn/ v
verstauchen
to weaken a joint, ligament, or muscle

sprat /spɹæt/ n
Sprotte
any of various small marine fish in the genus Sprattus

sprawl /spɹɑl/ /spɹɔl/ /spɹɔːl/ n
Ausufern Wuchern
haphazard growth

sprawl /spɹɑl/ /spɹɔl/ /spɹɔːl/ v
ausspreizen grätschen
to sit with limbs spread out
sich ausbreiten
to spread out in disorderly fashion

spray /spɹeɪ/ n
Spray
commercial product
Spray Sprühnebel
fine, gentle, dispersed mist of liquid
Blütenstand Reisig
small branch of flowers or berries

spray /spɹeɪ/ v
versprühen zerstäuben
to project a liquid in a disperse manner

spray gun n
Sprühpistole
paint sprayer

spread /spɹɛd/ n
Aufstrich Brotaufstrich
food designed to be spread

spread /spɹɛd/ v
ausbreiten
(intransitive) to take up a larger area, expand
verbreiten ausbreiten
(transitive) to disseminate, make known or present
verbreiten ausstreuen
to disperse, scatter
spreizen
to extend, stretch out (limbs etc)
beschmieren auftragen bestreichen
to smear, distribute in a thin layer
verteilen
to stretch out, expand

spread like wildfire v
sich wie ein Lauffeuer verbreiten
spread like wildfire

spreadable /ˈspɹɛdəbəl/ adj
streichbar
spreadable

spreadsheet n
Tabellenkalkulation Kalkulationstabelle
computer simulation
Kalkulationstabelle
sheet of paper

spree /spɹiː/ n
Spaß
a merry frolic

spring /spɹɪŋ/ n
Festmacherleine
Feder Sprungfeder
device made of flexible material
Frühling Frühjahr Lenz Frühjahrszeit Frühlingszeit
season between winter and summer in temperate climates
Quelle
water springing from the ground

spring balance n
Federwaage
a device for measuring weight or force by the elasticity of a spiral spring

spring cleaning n
Frühjahrsputz
systematic cleaning at the end of winter
Großreinemachen
systematic cleaning of anything

spring constant n
Federkonstante
characteristic of a spring

spring onion n
Winterzwiebel Frühlingszwiebel Lauchzwiebel
Allium fistulosum

spring roll n
Frühlingsrolle
shredded vegetables wrapped in a pancake

spring tide n
Springflut Springtide
tide which occurs when the moon is new or full

spring to life v
entspringen
start to exist

spring to mind v
in den Sinn kommen
appear in one's thoughts

springald /ˈspɹɪŋəld/ n
Rutte
ancient military engine

springboard n
Sprungbrett
flexible diving board
figuratively: anything that launches or provides impulse
platform on springs used in gymnastics

springed /spɹɪndʒd/ adj
gefedert
having springs

springwater n
Quellwasser
water originating from a spring

springy /ˈspɹɪŋi/ adj
elastisch
capable of returning to its original form

sprinkle /ˈspɹɪŋkəl/ n
Nieselregen
A light rain shower

sprinkle /ˈspɹɪŋkəl/ v
sprühen
to cause to fall in fine drops
besprühen
to cover an object

sprinkler /ˈspɹiŋklɚ/ n
Feuerlöschanlage
fire sprinkler
Sprinkler Sprinkleranlage
irrigation device

sprint n
Spurt
burst of speed or activity
Kurzstreckenlauf Sprint
short race at top speed

sprint v
spurten
To run etc at top speed for a short period

sprinting n
Laufen Rennen Sprinten
the action of the verb to sprint

sprite /spɹaɪt/ n
Erscheinung Geist Seele
a spirit; a soul; a shade; also, an apparition
Sprite
a two-dimensional image or animation that is integrated into a larger scene
Elf Elfe Elfin Kobold
an elf; a fairy; a goblin
Kobold
electrical discharges that occur high above the cumulonimbus cloud of an active thunderstorm

spritz /spɹɪts/ n
Schuss Spritzer
sprinkling or spray of liquid

spritz /spɹɪts/ v
spritzen sprühen
to spray, sprinkle, or squirt lightly

sprocket /spɹɒkɪt/ n
Aufschiebling Eselsohr
extension of roof
Ritzel Kettenrad
toothed wheel

sprout /spɹaʊt/ /spɹʌʊt/ n
Spross Sprössling
child
new growth on a plant

sprout /spɹaʊt/ /spɹʌʊt/ v
keimen
keimen sprießen
to grow, to germinate

spruce /spɹuːs/ n
Fichte
tree from the genus Picea
Fichtenholz
wood of a spruce

sprue /spɹuː/ n
Anguss
Material that cools in the feed channels to a mold

spud /spʌd/ n
Jätmesser Kartoffel Lotkrampe kleine Knolle
a tool used for digging out weeds

spunk /spʌŋk/ n
Courage Mumm
courage; spirit; mettle; determination
heißer Typ
slang: attractive male
Saft Soße Wichse
slang: semen

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ n
Ansporn
anything that inspires or motivates
Sporn
implement for prodding a horse

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ v
anspornen
to urge or encourage to action

spur cell n
Akanthozyt
spiny cell

spurge /spɜːdʒ/ /spɝdʒ/ n
Wolfsmilch
any plant of the genus Euphorbia

spurious /ˈspjʊ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspjʊə.ɹi.əs/ adj
unecht
false

spurn /spɚn/ /spɜːn/ n
Tritt
a kick
Verschmähen Verschmähung
an act of spurning; a scornful rejection

spurn /spɚn/ /spɜːn/ v
mit Füßen treten treten
to reject by pushing away with the foot
verschmähen abweisen verachten
to reject disdainfully
vergeben vertun
to waste; fail to make the most of

spurt n
Spritze
brief gush

spurt v
spritzen schießen zischen
to gush
spurten sprinten sputen
to make strong effort

sputnik /ˈspʊtnɪk/ n
Sputnik
a Soviet robotic space satellite

sputter /ˈspʌtɚ/ v
mit feuchter Aussprache sprechen
to speak so rapidly as to emit saliva; to utter words hastily and indistinctly

spy /spaɪ/ n
Spion Spionin
person who secretly watches

spy /spaɪ/ v
ausspionieren
to act as a spy
erspähen
to spot at a distance

spy on v
ausspionieren
to watch secretly or covertly; to surveil

spy ring n
Spionagering
spy network

spyglass n
Fernglas
portable telescope

spyplane n
Spionageflugzeug
military aircraft used for surveillance

spyware n
Spyware
program

squab /ˈskwɑb/ /ˈskwɒb/ n
Jungtaube
baby pigeon
Täubchen Täubchenfleisch
meat of a young pigeon or dove

squabble /ˈskwɑːbl/ /ˈskwɒbl/ n
Disput Gerangel Rangelei
minor fight or argument

squabble /ˈskwɑːbl/ /ˈskwɒbl/ v
kabbeln zanken
participate in a minor fight or argument

squacco heron n
Rallenreiher
Ardeola ralloides

squad /ˈskwɑːd/ /ˈskwɒd/ n
Gruppe
people organized
Mannschaft
sports team

squadron /ˈskwɒd.ɹən/ n
Staffel
air force: tactical unit of at least two flights
Schwadron
army: body of cavalry
Geschwader
navy: detachment of vessels

squalene /ˈskweɪliːn/ n
Squalen
triterpene hydrocarbon

squall line n
Schlechtwetterfront
line of thunderstorms

squalor /ˈskwɑlɚ/ /ˈskwɒlə(ɹ)/ n
Dreck Elend Schmutz Unreinheit Verderbtheit Verkommenheit
squalidness

squamous /ˈskweɪ.moʊs/ /ˈskweɪ.məs/ adj
schuppig
scaly

squander /ˈskwɑn.dɚ/ /ˈskwɒnd.ə/ v
vergeuden verschwenden verprassen
to waste

square /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛɚ/ adj
anständig spießig
rechtwinklig
forming a right angle
quadratisch Quadrat
shaped like a square
spießig
socially conventional

square /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛɚ/ n
Anschlagwinkel Zeichenschiene
Feld Schachfeld
cell in a grid
Platz
open space in a town
Quadrat
second power
Spießer
slang: socially conventional person
Doppelkreuz
the # symbol on a telephone
Quadrat quadratisch
type of polygon

square /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛɚ/ v
quadrieren
math: to multiply by itself

square bracket n
eckige Klammer
symbol [ or ]

square centimeter n
Quadratzentimeter
unit of area

square foot n
Quadratfuß
unit of area equal to that of a square of one foot each side

square kilometre n
Quadratkilometer
standard unit of area

square metre n
Quadratmeter
standard unit of area

square mile n
Quadratmeile
unit of area

square root n
Quadratwurzel
number

square sail n
Rahsegel
sail set athwartships in a yard

square wave n
Rechteckschwingung Rechtecksignal
function or waveform that alternates regularly and instantaneously between two levels

squared adj
Quadrat zum Quadrat
raised to the second power

squash /skwɑʃ/ /skwɒʃ/ /skwɔɹʃ/ /skwɔʃ/ n
Squash
the sport
Kürbis
plant and its fruit of the genus Cucurbita

squash /skwɑʃ/ /skwɒʃ/ /skwɔɹʃ/ /skwɔʃ/ v
zusammendrücken
to compress

squash player n
Squashspieler
competitor in the sport of squash

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ n
besetztes Haus
building occupied without permission
Hocke
position assumed by bending deeply at the knees while resting on one's feet
Kniebeuge
weightlifting: exercise

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ v
hocken
to bend at the knees
besetzen
to occupy without permission

squat toilet n
Hockklo Hocktoilette
toilet which is operated by squatting

squatter /ˈskwɑːtəɹ/ /ˈskwɒtə/ n
Hausbesetzer Hausbesetzerin Landbesetzer illegaler Siedler
one occupying a place without permission

squatting n
Hausbesetzung
occupation of a building/land without permission of owner

squawk /skwɔːk/ n
Kreischen Krächzen
shrill noise

squeak /skwiːk/ n
Gequieke Gequietsche Knarren Piepsen Quietschen
short, high-pitched sound

squeak /skwiːk/ v
piepsen knarren quietschen
emit sound

squeaky /ˈskwiːki/ adj
quietschend
producing a high-pitched sound or squeak

squeaky clean adj
makellos
beyond reproach
blitzsauber
very clean

squeal /skwil/ /skwiːl/ n
Kreischen Schrei
a high-pitched sound

squeal /skwil/ /skwiːl/ v
kreischen
to scream a high-pitched squeal

squeal like a stuck pig v
schreien wie am Spieß
to utter loud squeals

squeamish /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/ adj
empfindlich zimperlich
easily bothered or upset; tending to be nauseous or nervous

squeamishness n
Zimperlichkeit
quality of being squeamish

squeegee /ˈskwiˌdʒi/ /ˈskwiːdʒiː/ n
Abzieher
tool used for cleaning glass

squeegee mop n
Schwammwischer Multimop
squeezable sponge mop

squeeze /skwiːz/ n
Druck Engpass Klemme Knappheit Quetsche
Engpass
caving: traversal of a narrow passage
Klemme
difficult position

squeeze /skwiːz/ v
drücken quetschen klemmen pressen
to apply pressure to from two or more sides at once
zwängen quetschen
to fit into a tight place

squeeze out v
heraushauen herausschlagen
to obtain a difficult victory in a competition
Zeit herausschlagen ausquetschen
used other than as an idiom, to squeeze out

squeezebox /ˈskwiːzbɒks/ n
Quetsche Quetschkasten Quetschkommode
accordion, concertina

squelch /ˈskwɛltʃ/ v
matschen
to make a sucking, splashing noise

squib /skwɪb/ n
Zündschnur
device used to ignite a rocket
Knallfrosch
small firework

squid /skwɪd/ n
Kalmar Tintenfisch
sea animal

squiggle /ˈskwɪɡl̩/ n
Gekritzel
an illegible scrawl

squiggle /ˈskwɪɡl̩/ v
kritzeln
to write (something) illegibly

squiggly /ˈskwɪɡli/ adj
schnörkelig verschnörkelt
Not straight; wavy

squill /skwɪl/ n
Blaustern
plant of the genus Scilla

squinch /skwɪntʃ/ n
Trompe
structure between walls to transition to circular

squint /skwɪnt/ n
Schielen
expression in which the eyes are partly closed
Schielen Strabismus
look of eyes which are turned in different directions, like in strabismus

squint /skwɪnt/ v
schielen
to look or glance sideways
to look with, or have eyes that are turned in different directions
blinzeln
to look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight

squire /ˈskwaɪə/ /ˈskwaɪəɹ/ n
Schildknappe Knappe Edelknecht
armor-bearer who attended a knight
Galan
male attendant
Kavalier
title of dignity

squirm /skwɜːm/ /skwɝm/ v
winden
twist one’s body with snakelike motion

squirrel /ˈskwɝl/ /ˈskwɪɹl̩/ /ˈskwɪɹəl/ n
Eichhörnchen Hörnchen Eichhorn Eichhase Eichkater Eichkatze
rodent

squirrel monkey n
Totenkopfäffchen
Saimiri

squirt /skwɜː(ɹ)t/ v
spritzen
to be ejected, in a rapid stream

squirt gun n
Wasserpistole
a toy gun used to shoot water

squirting cucumber n
Eselsgurke Eselskürbis Spritzgurke
Ecballium elaterium

squish /skwɪʃ/ v
quetschen zermatschen zerquetschen
To squeeze, compress, or crush

squishiness /ˈskwɪ.ʃi.nəs/ n
Nachgiebigkeit Schwabbeligkeit
State or quality

squishy /ˈskwɪʃi/ adj
matschig nachgebend pratschig schwabbelig watschig weichlich
(of an object or substance) yielding easily to pressure; very soft; especially, soft and wet, as mud

st n
St.
saint
Str.
street

stab /stæb/ n
Stich
act of stabbing
Stichwunde
wound made by stabbing

stab /stæb/ v
stechen erstechen niederstechen
To pierce or wound with pointed object

stab in the back v
in den Rücken fallen
To betray somebody

stabbing /ˈstæb.ɪŋ/ n
Messerstecherei
in incident in which a person is stabbed

stability /stəˈbɪlɪti/ n
Stabilität
condition of being stable
tendency to recover from perturbations

stabilization n
Stabilisierung
process of stabilizing

stabilize v
stabilisieren
to become stable
to make stable

stabilizer n
Stabilisator
substance added to something in order to stabilize it

stable /ˈsteɪ.bəɫ/ adj
stabil dauerhaft
relatively unchanging

stable /ˈsteɪ.bəɫ/ n
Pferdestall Stall
building for animals with hoofs
Pferdestall Stall Rennstall
building for horses
Kuhstall Ochsenstall
stable for oxen, cows, cattle

stable /ˈsteɪ.bəɫ/ v
stallen
put or keep in a stable

stable boy n
Stalljunge Stallknecht
boy or young man who attends in a stable

stable fly n
Wadenstecher
stable fly

stableman n
Stallknecht
person employed to take care of horses in a stable

stablemaster n
Stallmeister
person in charge of stable

stabling n
Stallung
stable

stably adv
stabil
in a stable manner

stack /stæk/ n
Stapel Stapelspeicher
a pile of identical objects
Stapelspeicher
computing: data structure

stack /stæk/ v
stapeln
To place objects or material in the form of a stack

stadium /ˈsteɪ.di.əm/ n
Stadion
venue where sporting events are held
Greek measure of length

stadtholder /ˈstadˌhəʊldə/ /ˈstætˌhoʊldɚ/ n
Statthalter Statthalterin

staff /stɑːf/ /ˈstæf/ n
Personal Belegschaft Mitarbeiter Stab
employees of a business
Stab
long, straight, thick rod or stick
commanding officers
Notenlinien
music: series of horizontal lines

staffer n
Mitarbeiter
member of a staff

stag /stæɡ/ n
Zaunkönig
Eurasian wren
Hirsch Hirschbock Rothirsch
adult male deer
Fohlen
colt or filly
Konzertzeichner
one who applies for shares with a view to sell immediately at a premium
wilde Hummel
romping girl

stag beetle n
Hirschkäfer
large beetle in Lucanidae

stag's-horn clubmoss n
Keulen-Bärlapp
Lycopodium clavatum

stag-beetle n
Hirschkäfer
a large black beetle with a pair of strong mandibles

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ n
Bühne Brettl
in theatre
Stufe
phase

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ v
inszenieren
to demonstrate in a deceptive manner
to produce on a stage

stage direction n
Bühnenanweisung
instruction given to an actor

stage diving n
Stagediving
practice of jumping from the stage on the raised hands of the audience

stage fright n
Lampenfieber Rampenfieber
state of nervousness about performing

stage-coach /ˈsteɪdʒ.koʊtʃ/ /ˈsteɪdʒ.kəʊtʃ/ n
Postkutsche
horse-drawn coach to transport passengers and mail

stagecraft n
Bühnenkunst schauspielerisches Handwerk schauspielerisches Können
skills of the theater

stagehand n
Bühnenhelfer Bühnenhelferin
person working behind the scenes in a theatre

stagflation n
Stagflation
inflation accompanied by stagnant growth

stagger /ˈstæɡə/ /ˈstæɡɚ/ n
Schwanken Wanken
an unsteady movement of the body in walking or standing

stagger /ˈstæɡə/ /ˈstæɡɚ/ v
wanken zweifeln
to begin to doubt and waver in purposes
wanken wackeln taumeln
to move to one side and the other, as if about to fall, in standing or walking
torkeln
to walk in an awkward, drunken fashion

staging n
Inszenierung Regie Aufführung
theater: performance of a play

stagnate /ˈstæɡneɪt/ v
stagnieren
to cease activity

stagnation /stæɡˈneɪʃən/ n
Stagnation
Stagnation Stagnierung
inactivity

staid /steɪd/ adj
gesetzt seriös

stain /steɪn/ n
Schandfleck
blemish on one's character or reputation
Fleck
discoloured spot or area

stain /steɪn/ v
beizen
to coat a surface with a stain
beflecken
to taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation

stained glass n
Farbglas
coloured glass

stainless adj
rostfrei
describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration

stainless steel n
Edelstahl
corrosion-free alloy

stair /stɛə/ /stɛəɹ/ n
Treppe
series of steps
Stufe Treppenstufe
single step

staircase /ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/ n
Treppe
stairway

stairs /ˈstɛəz/ /ˈstɛɹz/ n
Treppe
contiguous set of steps

stairway n
Treppe
set of steps allowing one to walk up or down comfortably

stairwell n
Treppenhaus
a shaft in a multi-story building enclosing a stairway or staircase

stake /steɪk/ n
Pfahl
Mormonism: territorial division
Pfahl Pflock
pointed long and slender piece of wood etc.
Anteil
share or interest in a business
Marterpfahl Scheiterhaufen
timber to which a martyr was affixed to be burned
Einsatz Poule
wager or pledge

stake /steɪk/ v
anbinden anpflocken hochbinden pfählen

stake out v
abstecken
to mark off the limits by stakes

stakeholder n
Wetteinsatzverwalter
bet holder
Treuhänder
escrow agent
Zwischenklage
interpleader
Stakeholder
person or organisation with a legitimate interest

stalactite /stəˈlæktaɪt/ /ˈstæləktaɪt/ n
Stalaktit
mineral deposit hanging from the roof of a cave

stalagmite /stəˈlæɡmaɪt/ /ˈstæləɡmaɪt/ n
Stalagmit
mineral deposit

stale /steɪl/ adj
abgestanden schal altbacken fade
having lost its freshness
veraltet abgedroschen
no longer new or interesting

stalemate n
Pattsituation Stillstand Stocken verfahrene Lage
blocked situation without personal loss
Patt Pattstellung
chess term

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ n
Holm
one of the two upright pieces of a ladder
Stängel Stiel Strunk
stem or main axis of a plant

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ v
belästigen heimsuchen nachschleichen nachstellen stalken
to (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment
anpirschen sich anschleichen sich heranschleichen
to approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer
einherstolzieren staken staksen steifbeinig gehen stelzen stolzieren
to walk haughtily

stalker n
Stalker Verfolger
a person who secretly follows someone, sometimes with unlawful intentions
Pirschjäger
a person who stalks game

stalking n
Nachstellung Stalking
crime of following or harassing

stall /stɑl/ /stɔl/ /stɔːl/ n
Strömungsabriss Überziehen
aeronautics: loss of lift
Stall
compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed
Bude Stand
small open-fronted shop
Duschkabine Kabine
very small room used for a shower

stall /stɑl/ /stɔl/ /stɔːl/ v
überziehen
To exceed the critical angle of attack, resulting in total loss of lift
mästen
To fatten

stallion /ˈstæli.ən/ n
Beschäler Deckhengst Schälhengst Zuchthengst Schellhengst
male horse kept primarily as a stud
Hengst Pferdehengst Pferdemännchen
uncastrated male horse
Zuchthengst
very virile, sexually-inclined man

stalwart /ˈstɔlwɚt/ /ˈstɔːlwət/ adj
tapfer tüchtig standhaft unentwegt unerschütterlich
courageous
handfest kräftig robust unerschütterlich
firmly or solidly built

stalwart /ˈstɔlwɚt/ /ˈstɔːlwət/ n
Standhafter unerschütterlicher Anhänger
one who firmly supports a cause

stamen /ˈsteɪ.mən/ n
Staubblatt Stamen
A flower part that produces pollen

stamina /ˈstæmənə/ /ˈstæmɪnə/ n
Ausdauer Durchhaltevermögen
power of sustained exertion

stammer /ˈstæmə/ /ˈstæmɚ/ n
Stottern
involuntary repetition of sounds in speech

stammer /ˈstæmə/ /ˈstæmɚ/ v
stottern stammeln
to stutter

stammering n
Gestotter
act of stammering

stammtisch n
Stammtisch

stamp /stæmp/ n
Stempel
device for stamping designs
indentation or imprint made by stamping

stamp /stæmp/ v
freimachen
to apply postage stamps to
stempeln
to give an official marking to

stamp duty n
Stempelsteuer
tax on certain documents

stamp hinge n
Briefmarkenfalz
gummed strip of paper for mounting stamps on album

stamp out /stamp aʊt/ v
ausstanzen austrampeln
to extinguish by stamping
ausmerzen ausrotten
to get rid of

stamp pad n
Stempelkissen
porous pad

stampede /stæmˈpiːd/ n
Massenpanik Stampede
an intensive movement of a crowd
Stampede
any sudden flight or dispersion

stamping ground n
Lieblingsaufenthalt Lieblingsort Lieblingsplatz Lieblingsstelle
place one likes to go

stance /stæns/ /stɑːns/ n
Einstellung Positur
manner, pose, or posture in which one stands
Einstellung Haltung Standpunkt Verhältnis point de vue
opinion or point of view

stanchion /ˈstænʃən/ /ˈstɑːnʃən/ n
Gitterstab Gitterstangen Stand
confinement
Stütze Runge Strebe Haltestange Pfeiler Pfosten
vertical pole, post or support

stand /stænd/ [steənd] n
Stativ Ständer
device to hold something upright or aloft
Zeugenstand
platform on which a witness testifies in court
Standpunkt
resolute, unwavering position
Stand Kiosk
small building or booth

stand /stænd/ [steənd] v
stellen abstellen aufstellen hinstellen
to place in an upright or standing position
aufstehen
to rise to one’s feet
kandidieren
to seek election
stehen
to support oneself on the feet in an erect position
to remain motionless
ausstehen ertragen aushalten
to tolerate
bestehen durchstehen
to undergo; withstand; hold up

stand back v
zurückbleiben
maintain a safe distance

stand by v
bereitstehen stehen Sie bereit

stand corrected v
etwas zurücknehmen müssen falsch gelegen haben sich berichtigen müssen sich eines Besseren belehren lassen müssen

stand for v
einsetzen eintreten unterstützen
to advocate or support

stand in n
Double Ersatz Lichtdouble Springer Springerin
a substitute

stand in v
haben sein übernehmen
to substitute for

stand in someone's shoes v
Wenn ich du wäre an j-s Stelle sein an j-s Stelle stehen in j-s Haut stecken
to be in situation of somebody else

stand on end v
zu Berge stehen
of hair - to stand erect, bristle, especially from fear

stand on one's own two feet v
auf eigenen Beinen stehen
idiomatic: to be independent

stand out v
herausragen
be obvious in contrast to one's surroundings

stand up v
aufstellen
bring something up and set it into a standing position
aufstehen
rise from a sitting position
sitzen lassen versetzen
to avoid a prearranged meeting

stand-in n
Double Ersatz Lichtdouble Springer Springerin
person who stands in for an actor during shooting setup

standard /ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/ adj
standardmäßig üblich
falling within an accepted range

standard /ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/ n
Standarte Banner
a flag or ensign
Standard
level of quality
something used as a measure

standard candle n
Standardkerze

standard deviation n
Standardabweichung
statistical measure

standard dialect n
Standarddialekt
variety of language regarded as most "correct", widely accepted, or neutral

standard lamp n
Stehlampe
a floor lamp supported by a pole

standard language n
Standardsprache Schriftsprache Hochsprache Ausbausprache Einheitssprache Literatursprache
standard variety

standard of living n
Lebensstandard
relative measure of quality of life

standard poodle n
Großpudel
a big poodle

standard variety n
Standardvarietät
variety of language regarded as most "correct", widely accepted, or neutral

standardise [ˈstændə(ɹ)daɪz] v
standardisieren
to establish a standard
to make to conform to a standard

standardization n
Standardisierung
process of establishing a standard
process of complying with a standard

standardized adj
standardisiert
designed or constructed in a standard manner

standardly adv
standardmäßig
in a standard way

standby /ˈstænd ˈbaɪ/ /ˈstændˌbaɪ/ n
verlässliche und bewährte Sache
something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used
Bereitschaft
state of readiness without immediate involvement

standby /ˈstænd ˈbaɪ/ /ˈstændˌbaɪ/ v
abwarten dranbleiben in Wartestellung bleiben kurz warten
to wait briefly

standing /ˈstændɪŋ/ adj
ständig
permanent
vertikal
upright
aufgestaut
water

standing /ˈstændɪŋ/ n
Dauer
duration
Stellung Ansehen Leumund Reputation Ruf
position in society
Stehen Stehplatz
the act of a person who stands, or a place where someone stands
Listenplatz Platz Position Tabellenplatz Tabellenposition
the position of a team in a league or of a player in a list

standing army n
stehendes Heer
professional permanent army

standing order n
Dauerauftrag
Regular transfer of fixed sum between bank accounts

standing ovation n
Stehapplaus Stehbeifall stehende Ovation
enthusiastic applause

standing wave n
Stehwelle stehende Welle
a wave form which occurs in a limited, fixed medium

standpoint n
Standpunkt Sichtweise
point of view

standstill n
Stillstand
complete immobility

stanene n
Stanen

stanitsa n
Staniza
a Cossack village

stannite n
Stannit
a mineral, a sulfide of copper, iron, and tin

stanza /ˈstænzə/ n
Strophe
a unit of a poem

stapes /ˈsteɪ.piz/ n
Steigbügel
bone in the middle ear

staple /ˈsteɪ.pəl/ n
Grundnahrungsmittel
basic food
Ausgangsmaterial Grundversorgung
basic or essential supply
Heftklammer
wire fastener used to secure stacks of paper

staple gun n
Tacker
device for driving staples

stapler /ˈsteɪplə/ /ˈsteɪpləɹ/ n
Tacker Heftmaschine Hefter Heftgerät Heftapparat
device which binds together paper

star /stɑɹ/ /stɑː(ɹ)/ n
Sternchen Star
asterisk
Star Promi Prominente Prominenter Stern
celebrity
Stern Gestirn Sonne
luminous celestial body

star anise n
Sternanis
a plant, Illicium verum

star chart n
Sternkarte
star chart

star cluster n
Sternhaufen
group of stars

star fruit n
Sternfrucht
fruit

star-crossed /ˈstɑɹˌkɹɑst/ /ˈstɑɹˌkɹɔst/ /ˈstɑːˌkɹɒst/ adj
unsternbedroht
ill-fated by destiny

star-struck adj
promigeil
fascinated or obsessed by fame or celebrities

starboard /ˈstɑɹbɚd/ n
Steuerbord
right hand side of a vessel

starch /stɑɹtʃ/ /stɑːtʃ/ n
Stärke
carbohydrates
substance
Wäschesteife Wäschestärke
laundry stiffener
Steifheit
stiff manner

starch /stɑɹtʃ/ /stɑːtʃ/ v
stärken
apply laundry starch

starcruiser n
Kreuzer Sternenkreuzer

stardom /ˈstɑɹdəm/ n
Ruhm
fame or celebrity

stardust /ˈstɑɹ.dʌst/ n
Sternenstaub
dated: distant cluster of stars
kosmischer Staub
particles

stare /stɛə(ɹ)/ /stɛəɹ/ v
starren anstarren
To look fixedly

stare at the wall v
an die Wand starren
to be bored and idle

stare down v
niederstarren
overcome of make uncomfortable by staring intently

starets n
Starez
an elder of a monastery in the Russian Orthodox Church who functions as an adviser and teacher

starfish n
Seestern
various echinoderms

stargate n
Sternentor

stark /stɑɹk/ /stɑːk/ adj
ganz total völlig
complete, absolute, full
streng
severe; violent; fierce (now usually in describing the weather)
steif
stiff, rigid

stark /stɑɹk/ /stɑːk/ adv
total völlig
starkly; entirely, absolutely

starkers /ˈstɑɹkɚz/ /ˈstɑːkəz/ adj
splitternackt
completely nude

starless adj
sternenlos
without visible stars

starlet /ˈstɑɹlɪt/ /ˈstɑːlɪt/ adj
Starlet
young promising actress

starlight n
Sternenlicht
light emitted from stars other than the Sun

starling /ˈstɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈstɑːlɪŋ/ n
Star
bird
Eisbrecher
pilings

starry /ˈstɑː.ɹi/ adj
gestirnt bestirnt sternenklar
having stars visible
sternförmig
shaped like a star

starship /stɑɹʃɪp/ n
Sternenschiff
a spacecraft capable of traveling to other stars

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ n
Beginn Anfang
beginning of an activity
Start
beginning point of a race
Ruck
sudden involuntary movement

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ v
starten anfangen zusammenzucken
beginnen
of an activity, to begin
auffahren aufschrecken
to awaken suddenly
beginnen starten anfangen
to begin
lösen
to break away, to come loose
starten anlassen
to initiate operation of a vehicle or machine
zusammenfahren zusammenzucken
to jerk suddenly in surprise
starten anfangen gründen streuen
to set in motion

start up v
auftauchen
to appear suddenly

starter /ˈstɑɹtɚ/ /ˈstɑːtə(ɹ)/ n
Anlasser Starter
electric motor that starts an internal-combustion engine
Vorspeise Vorgericht
first course of a meal

starter pistol n
Startpistole
handgun to start races

starting point n
Ausgangspunkt
first steps when commencing an activity
place where a journey starts

startle /ˈstɑɹt(ə)l/ /ˈstɑːt(ə)l/ v
erschrecken
to excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension
aufschrecken scheuen
to move or be excited on feeling alarm

startled /ˈstɑɹt.l̩d/ /ˈstɑːt.l̩d/ adj
erschrocken
frightened

startling /ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ/ /ˈstɑː.tl̩.ɪŋ/ adj
alarmierend bestürzend erschreckend erstaunlich schockierend überraschend
likely to startle

starvation /stɑɹˈveɪʃən/ /stɑːˈveɪʃən/ n
Hunger Verhungern
condition

starve /stɑɹv/ /stɑːv/ v
aushungern verhungern lassen
to deprive of nourishment
verhungern Hungers sterben
to die because of lack of food

stash /stæʃ/ n
geheimes Lager
collection

stash /stæʃ/ v
verstecken bunkern
store away for later use

state /steɪt/ n
Zustand Staat
a condition
Staat Land Bundesland
a political division of a federation retaining a degree of autonomy
Staat
any sovereign polity
Zustand
computing: the stable condition of a processor during a particular clock cycle
math: an element of the range of random variables

state /steɪt/ v
erklären
declare to be a fact
darlegen nennen
make known

state capital n
Landeshauptstadt
capital city of a state

state capitalism n
Staatskapitalismus
form of capitalism

state machine n
endlicher Automat Zustandsmaschine
formalism for describing computation

state of affairs n
Lage Sachlage Zustand
specific situation

state of emergency n
Notstandsbeschluss Notstandsdekret
governmental decree
Ausnahmezustand
status quo
Notstand
unusually difficult or dangerous situation

state of matter n
Aggregatzustand
different phases of matter

state of mind n
Geisteszustand
psychological state

state of the art adj
modernst
at the highest level of development

state of the art n
Stand der Technik aktuelle Technik
highest level of development

state pattern n
Zustand
behavioural design pattern

state religion n
Staatsreligion offizielle Religion
religious body or creed officially endorsed by the state

state secret n
Staatsgeheimnis
restricted information of national importance

state visit n
Staatsbesuch
formal visit

state-owned adj
staatlich
owned by the government

stateful adj
zustandsorientiert
computer: that supports different states

statehood /ˈsteɪthʊd/ n
Staatlichkeit
property of being a state

stateless adj
zustandlos
(computer science) without remembering state
staatenlos heimatlos
(law) without a state or nationality

statelessness n
Staatenlosigkeit
property of being stateless

statelike adj
staatähnlich
resembling or characteristic of a state

stately /ˈsteɪtli/ adj
stattlich
worthy of respect

statement /ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/ n
Erklärung Behauptung
Anweisung
computing: instruction in a computer program
Aussage Angabe
declaration or remark
Auszug Kontoauszug
finance: document that summarizes financial activity
Erklärung Bekundung Stellungnahme
presentation of opinion or position

stateside adj
US- der Vereinigten Staaten in den Staaten in den USA von den Vereinigten Staaten
in or of the United States

stateside adv
in den Staaten in die Staaten
in or to the United States

statesman /ˈsteɪtsmən/ n
Staatsmann
man who is a leader in national or international affairs

statesmanlike adj
staatsmännisch
like a statesman

statesmanship n
Staatskunst
craft or skill or being a statesman

static class n
statische Klasse
programming: a class that cannot be instantiated

static electricity n
statische Elektrizität
an electric charge

static language n
statische Sprache

static typing n
statische Typisierung
in programming: type checking at compile time

statically-typed adj
statisch typisiert

statically-typed language n
statisch typisierte Sprache

statics n
Statik
branch of mechanics

station /ˈsteɪʃən/ n
Station Bahnhof
place where a vehicle may stop
place used for broadcasting

station /ˈsteɪʃən/ v
postieren
put in place to perform a task
stationieren
put in place to perform military duty

station house n
Polizeiposten Polizeirevier
An area headquarters for police.

station wagon n
Kombi
body style for cars

stationary distribution n
stationäre Verteilung
a row vector

stationery /ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsteɪʃənɛɹi/ n
Büromaterial Schreibwaren
writing materials

stationing n
Stationierung
the putting in a place to perform military duty

stationmaster n
Bahnhofsvorsteher Bahnhofsvorstand
the person in charge of a railroad station

statism /ˈsteɪtɪzəm/ n
Etatismus
belief in the importance of the power of the state over an individual

statist /ˈsteɪtɪst/ adj
etatistisch
related to statism

statistical /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/ adj
statistisch
of or pertaining to statistics

statistician /ˌstætɪsˈtɪʃn̩/ n
Statistiker
mathematician specialized in statistics
Statistiker Statistikerin
person who compiles, interprets, or studies statistics

statistics /stəˈtɪstɪks/ n
Statistik
mathematical science
collection of measurements

statolith n
Statolith
amyloplast involved in graviperception

statue /ˈstæ.tʃuː/ n
Statue Standbild
three-dimensional work of art

statuesque /statjʊˈɛsk/ adj
stattlich
Elegantly tall and graceful
statuengleich statuenhaft wie eine Statue
Like a statue

statuette n
Statuette
a small statue

stature /ˈstætʃ.ə/ /ˈstætʃ.ɚ/ n
Statur
Körper(grösse Statur
a person or animal's natural height when standing upright

status /ˈsteɪt.əs/ /ˈstæt.əs/ n
Status
person’s position or standing
Ansehen
prestige or high standing
Status Stand
situation or state of affairs

status quo /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwoʊ/ /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwəʊ/ /ˌstætəs ˈkwoʊ/ n
Status quo Ausgangslage Ausgangszustand
the state of things

status symbol /ˈsteɪtəs ˈsɪmbəl/ n
Statusobjekt Statussymbol
visible possession that is a sign of one's personal wealth or social status

statute /ˈstætʃuːt/ n
Statut
legislated rule of society which has been given the force of law
written law as laid down by the legislature

statute law n
Gesetzesrecht
a law enacted by a legislative body

statute of limitations n
Verjährung
law that sets a time limit after some legal action may not take place

statutory /ˈstætjʊt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈstætʃəˌtɔɹi/ adj
satzungsgemäß satzungsmäßig statutar statutarisch
relating to a statute

staunch /stɑːntʃ/ /stɔːntʃ/ adj
loyal
loyal, trustworthy, reliable

stauropegion n
Stauropegia
translation gloss

stave /steɪv/ n
Sprosse
bar
Strophe Vers
metrical portion; stanza; staff
Daube
narrow strip, a part of a vessel
Notenlinien Notensystem
parallel lines to write music on

stave church n
Stabkirche
wooden church of a medieval type

stave off v
abwehren verhindern abwenden
prevent something from happening

stave-rhyme /steɪv.ɹaɪm/ n
Stabreim
kind of rhyme

stave-rhyme /steɪv.ɹaɪm/ v
stabreimen
to exhibit this kind of rhyme

stavesacre n
Stephanskraut
perennial plant

stay /steɪ/ n
Aufenthalt
residence, sojourn

stay /steɪ/ v
bleiben
to continue to have a particular quality
aufschieben aussetzen vertagen
to postpone
bleiben aufhalten
to remain in a particular place

stay behind v
nachsitzen
to remain in a classroom or school at the end of teaching, especially to receive punishment
zurückbleiben
to remain where one is, whilst others leave

stay put v
sich nicht vom Fleck rühren
to remain in one fixed place

stay up v
aufbleiben durchmachen
remain awake

staycation n
Urlaub in/auf Balkonien
vacation spent close to home

stead /stɛd/ n
Stadt
A farmhouse and associated buildings

steadfast /ˈstɛdfæst/ adj
unentwegt
fixed or unchanging; steady

steady /ˈstɛdi/ adj
stetig
regular and even
smooth and not bumpy or with obstructions

steady /ˈstɛdi/ v
stabilisieren
to stabilize

steak /steɪk/ n
Steak Beefsteak Lendenschnitte Schnitte
slice of beef
Steak
slice of meat of other animals

steak knife n
Steakmesser
knife with a sharp blade

steal /stiːl/ n
Schnäppchen
merchandise available at a very attractive price
Raub Diebstahl
the act of stealing

steal /stiːl/ v
stehlen rauben
to draw attention
stehlen
to get or effect surreptitiously or artfully
stehlen entwenden klauen mopsen
to illegally take possession of

steal away v
(sich) davonschleichen (sich) wegschleichen sich davonstehlen
leave secretively

steal the show v
alle an die Wand spielen die Schau stehlen
be the best performer

stealth /stɛlθ/ n
Heimlichkeit
attribute or characteristic of acting in secrecy

stealth bomber n
Tarnkappenbomber
a military aircraft invisible to radar

stealth fighter n
Stealthflugzeug Tarnkappenflugzeug
military aircraft that is invisible to radar

stealthily adv
heimlich verstohlen
in a stealthy manner

stealthy /ˈstɛlθi/ adj
verstohlen geheim heimlich
characterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy

steam /stiːm/ n
Energie Kraft
internal energy
Dampf
pressurized water vapor
Dampf Wasserdampf
water vapor

steam /stiːm/ v
dämpfen
cooking: to cook with steam

steam boiler n
Dampfkessel
boiler to produce steam

steam engine n
Dampfmaschine
any steam-driven heat engine
piston engine driven by steam

steam locomotive n
Dampflokomotive Dampflok
locomotive powered by steam

steam reforming n
Dampfreformierung
production of hydrogen and carbon monoxide from water and methane

steam train n
Dampfzug
type of train

steam turbine n
Dampfturbine
system through which steam is passed

steamboat /ˈstimˌboʊt/ /ˈstiːmˌbəʊt/ n
Dampfschiff Dampfer
vessel powered by steam

steamer /ˈstimɚ/ /ˈstiːmə(ɹ)/ n
Dampfkochtopf Dampftopf
cooking appliance
Dampfer Dampfschiff
steamboat or steamship
Dampfer
vessel in which articles are subjected to the action of steam

steamer duck n
Dampschiffente
bird of the genus Tachyeres

steaming /ˈstiːm.ɪŋ/ adj
dampfend
giving off steam

steaming /ˈstiːm.ɪŋ/ n
Dämpfen
action of steam on something

steampunk /ˈstiːmpʌŋk/ n
Steampunk
subgenre of speculative science fiction

steamroller n
Dampfwalze
steam-powered road roller

steamship n
Dampfschiff Dampfer
vessel propelled by steam

steamy adj
dampfend
full of steam

stearin n
Stearin
the triglyceride of stearic acid

steel /stiːl/ adj
stählern
made of steel

steel /stiːl/ n
Stahl
metal produced from iron

steel wool n
Stahlwolle
fine threads of steel

steelworker n
Stahlarbeiter
a person employed to manufacture or shape steel

steelworks n
Stahlwerk Stahlhütte
place where steel is manufactured and/or shaped

steelyard n
Laufgewichtswaage römische Schnellwaage
steelyard balance

steep /stiːp/ adj
steil
near-vertical

steep /stiːp/ n
Lauge
liquid

steep /stiːp/ v
ziehen lassen
to make tea/coffee
eintauchen einweichen
to soak an item in liquid

steeple /ˈstiːpəl/ n
Kirchturm
a tall tower, often on a church

steeplejack n
Höhenarbeiter
person whose job involves climbing tall structures in order to make repairs

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ n
Mastochse Ochse
castrated male of cattle

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ v
steuern
intransitive: to guide the course
transitive: to guide the course of

steering n
Lenkung
related to controlling direction

steering column n
Lenksäule
column in a vehicle

steering group n
Lenkungsgruppe Steuerungsgruppe
A committee that arranges the schedule of business for a legislative assembly or other organization

steering wheel n
Lenkrad Steuer Steuerrad Volant
wheel-shaped control

steganography /ˌstɛ.ɡʌnˈɔ.ɡɹʌ.fi/ /ˌstɛɡ.ənˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
Steganographie Steganografie
steganography

stegosaur /ˈsteɡəsɔːɹ/ n
Stegosaurier
dinosaur

stein /staɪn/ n
Bierkrug Bierglas Bierseidel Humpen Maß Maßkrug
a beer mug

stele /stiːl/ n
Stele
(archaeology) tall, slender stone monument

stellar /ˈstɛlə/ /ˈstɛlɚ/ adj
ausgezeichnet brillant
exceptional; wonderful
stellar Stern
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of stars

stellar wind n
Sternwind
equivalent of solar wind

stem /stɛm/ n
Stiel
Vorbau
Component on a bicycle that connects the handlebars to the bicycle fork
Stamm Sprossachse
botany: above-ground stalk of a vascular plant
Zweig Seitenlinie
branch of a family
Wortstamm Stamm
linguistics: main part of a word
Notenhals
music: vertical stroke of a symbol representing a note in written music
Stiel Holm
narrow supporting structure on certain man-made objects
Vordersteven Vorsteven Steven
nautical: forward vertical extension of the keel
Halm Stiel Strunk Stängel
slender supporting member for an individual part of a plant
Geschlecht Herkunft Stamm
stock of a family; a race or generation of progenitors

stem /stɛm/ v
herrühren kommen seine Ursache haben in sich begründen auf verursacht werden
to be caused
abstammen stammen herstammen
to descend
entstielen
to take out the stem from something
ausstemmen im Schneepflug fahren
skiing: to point the skis inward
aufhalten hemmen eindämmen entgegenstemmen gegen etwas ankämpfen stillen
to stop, hinder

stem cell n
Stammzelle
primal undifferentiated cell

stemware /ˈstɛm.wɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɛm.wɛɚ/ n
Stielgläser
drinking glasses that have a stem

stench /stɛntʃ/ n
Gestank
a strong foul smell, a stink

stencil /ˈstɛnsəl/ /ˈstɛnsɪl/ n
Schablone
utensil

stenographer /stəˈnɑɡɹəfəɹ/ /stəˈnɒɡɹəfə/ n
Stenograf Stenograph Stenografin Stenographin
someone skilled in the transcription of speech

stenography /stəˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /stɪˈnɒɡɹəfi/ n
Kurzschrift Stenographie
the practice of transcribing speech, usually using shorthand

stenosis /stɛˈnəʊsɪs/ n
Stenose
abnormal narrowing or stricture in a blood vessel or other tubular organ

stentorian /stɛnˈtɔː.ɹi.ən/ adj
stentorisch
of a voice suitable for giving speeches to large crowds

step /stɛp/ n
Stufe Sprosse
one of a set of rests in a stair or ladder
Schritt
pace
proceeding; measure; action; act
manner of walking
space passed over by one movement of the foot in walking or running

step /stɛp/ v
treten
intransitive, figuratively: to move mentally
schreiten treten
intransitive: to move the foot in walking
intransitive: to go on foot; especially, to walk a little distance

step by step adv
Schritt für Schritt nach und nach schrittweise
gradually

step in v
ersetzen
To act as a replacement or substitute.

step into the breach v
in die Bresche springen

step ladder n
Bockleiter Leitertritt Stehleiter Stufenleiter Tritt Trittleiter
ladder with steps or treads instead of rungs

step pyramid n
Stufenpyramide

step stool n
Trittschemel
step stool

step- prefix
stief-
prefix used to indicate that the person being identified is not a blood relative

step-by-step adj
in Einzelschritten
in detail

stepbrother n
Stiefbruder
son of one's stepfather or stepmother

stepchair n
Leiterstuhl Treppenstuhl
chair with steps

stepchild n
Stiefkind
the child of one's spouse from his or her previous partner

stepdaughter n
Stieftochter
daughter of one's spouse and not of oneself

stepfather n
Stiefvater Stiefelternteil
husband of one's biological mother, other than one's biological father

stepgrandchild n
Stiefenkel Stiefenkelkind
stepchild of one's own child or child of one's stepchild

stepgranddaughter n
Stiefenkelin Stiefenkeltochter
daughter of one's stepchild or stepdaughter of one's child

stepgrandfather n
Stiefgroßvater
stepfather of one's parent and husband of one's grandmother, and not one's biological grandfather

stepgrandmother n
Stiefgroßmutter
stepmother of one's parent and wife of one's grandfather

stepgrandson n
Stiefenkel Stiefenkelsohn
son of one's stepchild or stepson of one's child

stepmother /ˈstɛpmʌðə/ n
Stiefmutter Stiefelternteil
wife of one's biological father, not one's biological mother

stepparent n
Stiefmutter Stiefvater
stepfather or stepmother

steppe /stɛp/ n
Steppe
the grasslands of Eastern Europe and Asia
vast cold, dry grass-plains

stepping stone n
Sprungbrett
something used as a way to progress
Trittstein
stone used to cross something

stepsister n
Stiefschwester
daughter from the previous marriage of a stepparent

stepson /ˈstɛpsʌn/ n
Stiefsohn
son of one's spouse and not of oneself

stepwise adj
schrittweise
one step or stage at a time; gradual

stepwise adv
schrittweise
one step or stage at a time

steradian n
Steradiant Raumwinkel
derived unit of solid angle

stereochemistry n
Stereochemie
chemistry involving the spatial arrangement of atoms

stereolithography n
Stereolithographie
means of prototyping

stereometry /stɛɹiːˈɒmətɹi/ n
Stereometrie
science of measuring solids

stereotomy /stɛɹiːˈɒtəmi/ n
Stereotomie
cutting or dissection of solids

stereotype /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/ n
Stereotyp Klischee Rollenklischee
conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image
Stereotyp
extensibility mechanism of UML
Stereotypie
printing plate

sterile /ˈstɛɹaɪl/ /ˈstɛɹəl/ adj
steril
germless
unfruchtbar
unable to reproduce

sterilizable adj
sterilisierbar
able to be sterilized

sterilization n
Sterilisation
instance of a sterilization procedure
procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing
monetary policy operation used to offset a foreign exchange intervention
Sterilisation Sterilisierung
process of treating something to kill microorganisms

sterilize v
entkeimen sterilisieren
(biology) to destroy all spores or germs
sterilisieren
disable ability to procreate

sterlet n
Stör
species of sturgeon

sterling silver n
Sterlingsilber
silver alloy

stern /stɜːn/ /stɝn/ adj
abschreckend abweisend düster unfreundlich
grim and forbidding in appearance
streng hart bitter ernst gestreng unnachgiebig
having a hardness and severity of nature or manner

stern /stɜːn/ /stɝn/ n
Heck Hinterschiff Schiffshinterteil
the rear part or after end of a ship or vessel

sternness n
Ernst Gestrengigkeit Härte Strenge Strengheit
state or quality of being stern

sternotomy n
Sternotomie
incision

sternpost n
Achtersteven Hintersteven
timber or bar at the stern of a vessel

steroid /ˈstɛɹɔɪd/ n
Steroid
class of organic compounds

stertorous /ˈstɜː.təɹ.əs/ /ˈstɝ.tɚ.əs/ adj
röchelnd
Sounding like snoring

stertorously /ˈstəː.təɹ.əs.li/ /ˈstɝ.tɚ.əs.li/ adv
röchelnd
with heavy breathing, as if snoring

stethoscope /ˈstɛθəskəʊp/ /ˈstɛθəsˌkoʊp/ n
Stethoskop
medical instrument

stevedore /ˈstivəˌdɔɹ/ /ˈstiːvəˌdɔː(ɹ)/ n
Hafenarbeiter
dockworker involved in loading and unloading cargo

stevia /ˈstiːvɪə/ n
Honigkraut Stevia Süßblatt Süßkraut
any species of genus Stevia

stew /stjuː/ /stu/ /stʃʉː/ n
Eintopf Brei
dish

stew /stjuː/ /stu/ /stʃʉː/ v
dämpfen dünsten schmoren
to cook (food)

steward /ˈstjuː.əd/ /ˈstuɚd/ n
Verwalter
any administrator of the property or affairs of another

stewardess /stjuː.əˈdɛs/ /ˈstu.ɚ.dɪs/ n
Flugbegleiterin Stewardess Stewardeß
female flight attendant

stewardship n
Stewardamt
office of a steward

sth pronoun
etw.
abbreviation of something in explanation

stick /stɪk/ n
Schaltknüppel
gearstick, stickshift
Hockeyschläger
hockey stick
Stab Knüppel
long piece of wood
Stock
twig or small branch
cane or walking stick
cylindrical piece (of chalk, wax etc)

stick /stɪk/ v
kleben anheften
to become attached, to adhere (intransitive)
kleben
to glue; to adhere (transitive)
steckenbleiben stocken
to jam
stecken stechen
to press into with a sharp point
dabeibleiben
to remain loyal or firm

stick figure n
Strichmännchen
simple line drawing

stick insect n
Gespenstschrecke
insects of the order Phasmida

stick out v
sich abheben sich auszeichnen
to be prominent, noticeable, or obtrusive
abstehen herausragen herausstechen herausstehen hervorstechen hervorstehen
to protrude; to extend beyond

stick out like a sore thumb v
auffallen wie ein bunter Hund
be very noticeably different

stick with v
bei (jemand) bleiben
remain close to

sticker /ˈstɪkə(r)/ n
Sticker Aufkleber
adhesive label or decal

stickleback n
Stichling
fish of the family Gasterosteidae

stickler /ˈstɪk.lə/ n
Pedant Verfechter
someone who insistently advocates for something

stickman n
Strichmännchen
simple drawing of a man

sticky /ˈstɪki/ adj
klebrig stickig
able or likely to stick

sticky fingers n
Langfinger
petty thief

stickybeak /ˈstɪkibiːk/ n
Schnüffler
nosy person

stiction n
Haftreibung
static friction

stiff /stɪf/ adj
steif
of a person, formal in behavior, unrelaxed
of muscles, or parts of the body
steif starr
of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible

stiff /stɪf/ n
Zechpreller
US: person who leaves without paying the bill
Steifer
slang: cadaver, dead person

stiff /stɪf/ v
prellen
to fail to pay money one owes

stiff neck n
Genickstarre Nackensteifheit
discomfort or pain when trying to turn or move the neck

stiffen v
versteifen
to become stiff
aufdoppeln aussteifen ertüchtigen versteifen verstärken
to make stiff

stiffness n
Steifheit
Steifigkeit Steifheit Erstarrung Starre Steife
rigidity

stifle /ˈstaɪfəl/ v
ersticken
to die of suffocation
unterbrechen
to interrupt or cut off
unterdrücken
to repress, keep in or hold back
ersticken erdrücken
to smother or suffocate

stigma /ˈstɪɡmə/ n
Stigma
mark of infamy
Narbe
part of the pistil
Mal Muttermal
scar or birthmark

stigmatization n
Stigmatisierung Brandmarkung
process or act of stigmatizing
Stigmatisation
production of stigmata upon the body

stigmatize /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/ v
stigmatisieren brandmarken
to characterize as disgraceful or ignominious

stigmatized adj
gebrandmarkt stigmatisiert
marked with stigma

stilbene n
Stilben
either isomer of 1,2-diphenylethylene

stile /staɪl/ n
Zauntritt

stiletto /stəˈlɛtoʊ/ n
Stilett
stabbing weapon
Bleistiftabsatz Pfennigabsatz Stöckelabsatz
woman's shoe with a tall, slender heel

still /stɪl/ adj
still
not moving

still /stɪl/ adv
doch dennoch trotzdem
nevertheless
noch
to an even greater degree
noch immer noch
up to a time, as in the preceding time

still /stɪl/ n
Standfoto Stille
Destillierapparat
Destillierapparat Destillierkolben
a device for distilling liquids

still life n
Stillleben
work of art

still water n
stilles Wasser
water without carbonation

still waters run deep proverb
stille Wasser sind tief
a person's calm appearance may be misleading

stillbirth n
Totgeburt
birth of a dead fetus

stillborn adj
totgeboren
dead at birth

stillness /ˈstɪlnəs/ n
Stille

stilt /stɪlt/ n
Stelzenläufer
bird
Stelze
walking pole
pillar

stilt sandpiper n
Bindenstrandläufer
Calidris himantopus

stilted /ˈstɪltɪd/ adj
gestelzt
stiff and artificially formal

stimulant n
Stimulans
substance acting to increase physiological or nervous activity in the body

stimulate /ˈstɪmjʊleɪt/ v
stimulieren
to arouse an organism to functional activity
to encourage into action

stimulation n
Anregung Stimulation
pushing or goading toward action

stimulus /ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/ n
Auslöseimpuls
anything that induces a person to take action
Auslöseimpuls Stimulus
anything that may have an impact or influence on a system
Stimulus
in physiology: something external that elicits or influences a physiological or psychological activity or response
in psychology: anything effectively impinging upon any of the sensory apparatuses of a living organism

sting /stɪŋ/ n
Stich Bienenstich Biss Insektenbiss Insektenstich Skorpionstich
bite or sting (by an insect)
Stich
bump on skin after having been stung
verdeckte Operation
police operation

sting /stɪŋ/ v
stechen beißen
of an insect: to bite
stechen
to hurt

stinger /ˈstɪŋə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɪŋɚ/ n
Stachel
pointed portion of an insect

stinginess n
Geiz
lack of generosity

stingray /ˈstɪŋˌɹeɪ/ n
Stachelrochen
venomous ray of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes

stingy /ˈstɪndʒi/ adj
stechend
able to sting

stingy /ˈstɪndʒi/ /ˈstɪŋi/ adj
geizig knauserig gierig knausrig
unwilling to spend or give

stink /stɪŋk/ n
Gestank
strong bad smell

stink /stɪŋk/ v
stinken
give an impression of dishonesty or untruth
informal: be greatly inferior
stinken müffeln riechen
have a strong bad smell

stink to high heaven /ˈstɪŋk tə haɪ ˈhɛv(ə)n/ v
stinkt zum Himmel
to be highly ethically dubious
to have a very strong and unpleasant smell

stinker /stɪŋ.kə(ɹ)/ /stɪŋ.kɚ/ n
Stinker Stinkerin
person who stinks

stinkhorn n
Stinkmorchel
fungus

stinking /ˈstɪŋkɪŋ/ adj
stinkig
bad smell

stinky /ˈstɪŋki/ adj
stinkend stinkig
having a strong, unpleasant smell

stint /stɪnt/ n
Strandläufer
wading bird of the genus Calidris

stint /stɪnt/ v
geizen
to be sparing or mean

stipend /ˈstaɪpɪnd/ n
Gehalt Besoldung Stipendium
fixed payment

stipple n
Kornrasterung Punktierung Sprenkelung Tüpfelung
the use of small dots that give the appearance of shading

stipple v
sprenkeln tüpfeln
to use small dots to give the appearance of shading to

stipulate /ˈstɪpjuˌleɪt/ /ˈstɪpjəlɪt/ v
anerkennen
to acknowledge the truth of
stipulieren
to require as a condition of a contract or agreement
vereinbaren
to specify, promise or guarantee something in an agreement

stipulation /ˌstɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
Abmachung Ausbedingung Bestimmung Maßgabe Vereinbarung Übereinkunft
something that is stated or stipulated as a condition of an agreement

stipule /ˈstɪpjuːl/ n
Nebenblatt
basal appendage

stir /stɜː/ /stɝ/ n
Erregung
Agitation of thoughts; conflicting passions
The act or result of stirring
Aufruhr
Public disturbance or commotion

stir /stɜː/ /stɝ/ v
umrühren
to agitate the contents of
(sich) regen
to be in motion
auffallen
to become the object of notice; to be on foot
hervorrufen
to bring into debate; to agitate; to moot
bewegen
to change the place of in any manner; to move
rühren
to disturb the relative position of the particles of
anstacheln
to incite to action; to arouse; to instigate; to prompt; to excite

stir up v
entfachen
to cause (trouble etc)

stir-fry n
Geschnetzeltes Pfannengericht [[Pfanne|-pfanne]]
dish

stir-fry v
pfannenrühren anbraten unter ständigem Rühren anbraten
fry something quickly in hot oil

stirring /ˈstɜːɹɪŋ/ /ˈstɝɪŋ/ adj
aufwühlend bewegend ergreifend
invigorating, inspiring

stirrup /ˈstɝəp/ /ˈstɪɹəp/ n
Steigbügel
footrest used by riders

stishovite n
Stishovit
high-pressure polymorph of quartz

stitch /stɪt͡ʃ/ n
Seitenstechen
an intense stabbing pain under the lower edge of the ribcage
Strickmuster Stich
arrangement of stitches or method of stitching in knitting
Stechen
local sharp pain
Stich
single pass of the needle in sewing
arrangement of stitches or method of stitching in sewing
Masche
single turn of the thread in knitting

stitch-up n
Falle abgekartetes Spiel üble Inszenierung
an act designed to maliciously or dishonestly incriminate someone
inszeniertes Schmierenstück inszeniertes Theater interne Vereinbarung
something arranged deceitfully and in secret

stitchwort n
Hühnerdarm große Sternmiere
Stellaria holostea

stochastic /stəˈkæstɪk/ adj
stochastisch
random

stochastic differential equation n
stochastische Differentialgleichung
type of differential equation

stochastic process n
Zufallsprozeß stochastischer Prozess
a function mapping to set of random variables

stochastics n
Stochastik
branch of statistics

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ adj
verfügbar vorrätig
normally available for purchase

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ n
Brühe
broth
Vieh
farm animals
Aktie
finance: capital raised by a company
Gewehrkolben Kolben
part of gun
Vorrat
store of goods for sale
Vorrat Fundus
supply of anything ready for use

stock character n
Typus
fictional character based on a recognizable stereotype

stock dove n
Hohltaube
stock dove, Columba oenas

stock exchange n
Börse Aktienbörse Effektenbörse Wertpapierbörse
building and the associated organization

stock market n
Börse
Aktienmarkt
market for the trading of company stock

stock market crash n
Börsenkrach
sudden dramatic decline of stock prices

stock market index n
Aktienindex
weighted average of prices

stock pigeon n
Hohltaube
pigeon

stock up v
eindecken
acquire or increase stock

stockade /ˌstɑˈkeɪd/ /ˌstɒˈkeɪd/ n
Einfriedung aus Palisaden Palisade Palisadeneinfriedung Palisadenmauer
an enclosure protected by a wall of wooden posts

stockbroker n
Aktienhändler Broker Börsenmakler
person who buys and sells shares

stocked adj
ausgestattet bevorratet gefüllt
having been replenished with stock

stockfish /ˈstɒkfɪʃ/ n
Stockfisch
cured fish

stocking /ˈstɑkɪŋ/ /ˈstɒkɪŋ/ n
Strumpf
garment (for translations of "sock", see sock)

stockpile /ˈstɒkpaɪl/ n
Lager Vorrat
supply for future use

stockpile /ˈstɒkpaɪl/ v
hamstern horten
accumulate a stockpile

stockyard n
Viehhof

stoic /ˈstoʊɪk/ /ˈstəʊɪk/ adj
geduldig gelassen ruhig stoisch
not affected by pain or distress
geduldig gelassen stoisch
not displaying any external signs of being affected by pain
stoisch
of or relating to the Stoics

stoic /ˈstoʊɪk/ /ˈstəʊɪk/ n
Stoiker
a person indifferent to pleasure or pain
proponent of a school of thought

stoically /ˈstoʊ.ɪk.əl.i/ /ˈstəʊ.ɪk.əl.i/ adv
stoisch
in a manner consistent with the philosophy of stoicism
in a manner that endures pain and hardship without outwardly showing suffering

stoichiometric adj
stöchiometrisch
of, or relating to stoichiometry

stoichiometry /ˌstɔɪ.kiˈɒm.ə.tɹi/ n
Stöchiometrie
the study of the relationships of reactants and products in chemical reactions

stoicism /ˈstoʊɪsɪzəm/ n
Stoizismus
school of philosophy

stoke /stoʊk/ /stəʊk/ v
schüren stochen
to poke, pierce
to feed, stir up

stoker n
Heizer
person who stokes

stole /ˈstoʊl/ /ˈstəʊl/ n
Stola
ecclesiastical garment
scarf-like garment

stolen /ˈstəʊlən/ adj
gestohlen
that has been stolen

stolid /ˈstɑːl.ɪd/ /ˈstɒl.ɪd/ adj
phlegmatisch schwerfällig stoisch stur ungerührt
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility

stollen /ˈstɒlən/ n
Christstollen Stollen Weihnachtsstollen
a traditional German cake eaten at Christmas time

stolperstein n
Stolperstein
small, cobblestone-sized memorial for an individual victim of Nazism

stomach /ˈstʌmək/ n
Bauch
belly
Magen
digestive organ

stomachache /ˈstʌməkˌeɪk/ n
Bauchschmerzen Magenschmerzen Leibschmerzen Magendrücken Magenweh
pain in the abdomen

stomatology n
Stomatologie
study of the mouth

stomp /stɑmp/ /stɒmp/ v
stampfen zerstampfen trampeln
trample heavily on something or someone

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ adj
steinern Stein
constructed of stone
steinern
having the appearance of stone

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ n
Kern
centre of some fruits
Edelstein Schmuckstein
gem stone
Stein
substance
small piece of stone
medical: hard, stone-like deposit
piece of hard material used in board games

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ v
steinigen
To pelt with stones
sich berauschen
to intoxicate, especially with narcotics

stone dead adj
mausetot
unquestionably dead

stone deaf adj
stocktaub
utterly deaf

stone fruit n
Steinfrucht
fruit with soft flesh and a hard pit

stone paper n
Steinpapier
type of paper

stone pine n
Pinie
a species of pine native to southern Europe, Pinus pinea

stone wall /ˈstoʊnwɑl/ /ˈstoʊnwɔl/ /ˈstəʊnwɔːl/ n
Steinmauer Steinwand
wall made from stone

stone's throw n
Katzensprung Steinwurf
short distance

stone-age adj
steinzeitlich
belonging in the Stone Age

stone-cold adj
eiskalt
completely cold
without emotion

stonechat n
Schwarzkehlchen
bird

stonecrop n
Fetthenne Mauerpfeffer
Sedum

stoned adj
bekifft breit zu
high on drugs

stonefly n
Steinfliege
insect

stonehard adj
steinhart
hard as stone

stonemason n
Steinhauer Steinmetz Steinmetzin
one who works in stone

stonen adj
steinen steinern
Made of stone

stoner /ˈstoʊnɚ/ n
Kiffer
a habitual user of cannabis

stonewall /ˈstoʊnwɑl/ /ˈstoʊnwɔl/ /ˈstəʊnwɔːl/ v
abblocken
to refuse to answer or cooperate

stoneware n
Feinsteinzeug Steinzeug
type of pottery

stony /ˈstoʊni/ /ˈstəʊni/ adj
steinern
containing stones

stooge /stuːdʒ/ n
Handlanger Handlangerin Strohfrau Strohmann
dupe
Polizeispitzel Spitzel
secret informant for police

stook /stʊk/ n
Docke
pile or bundle

stook /stʊk/ v
docken
to make stooks

stool /stuːl/ n
Stuhlgang Kot Exkrement Stuhl Exkret
Hocker Schemel
a seat

stoop /stuːp/ n
Treppeneingang
small porch

stoop /stuːp/ v
bücken beugen
to bend the upper part of the body forward and downward
erniedrigen herabwürdigen
to lower oneself; to demean or do something below one's status, standards, or morals
stürzen
to swoop down on its prey

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ n
Stopper
device to block a moving object
Stopp
interruption of travel
Register
music: knob or pin to regulate the flow of air in an organ
Haltestelle Busstopp
place to get on and off mass transport
Punkt
punctuation symbol
Stoppball
tennis: very short shot

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ v
anhalten stoppen aufhalten
to cause to cease moving
stoppen beenden
to cause to come to an end
anhalten stoppen stehen bleiben
to cease moving
stopfen
to close an opening
aufhören
to not continue

stop at nothing v
hör vor nichts auf
take any measures to do something

stop sign n
Stoppschild
traffic sign

stop the car phraseologicalUnit
halten Sie den Wagen an
stop the car

stopcock /ˈstɑpkɑk/ /ˈstɒpkɒk/ n
Absperrhahn
valve, tap or faucet

stopover n
Zwischenlandung Zwischenstop Aufenthalt Zwischenhalt
interruption in a journey

stopwatch n
Stoppuhr
timepiece

storage /ˈstɔ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
Lagerung Speicherung
act or state
Speicher Lagerung
computing
Lager
place

storage power station n
Speicherkraftwerk
power station that generates a store of power

store /sto(ː)ɹ/ /stoə/ /stɔɹ/ /stɔː/ n
Lager Speicher
place where items may be kept
Lagerbestand Vorrat
supply held in storage

store /sto(ː)ɹ/ /stoə/ /stɔɹ/ /stɔː/ v
speichern
computing: write (something) into memory or registers
lagern
keep (something) while not in use

store brand n
Eigenmarke Hausmarke
a brand specific to a retail chain

storehouse n
Lager Lagerhaus
building for keeping goods of any kind

storeroom n
Abstellraum Lager Lagerraum
room used for storage

storey /ˈstɔːɹɪ/ n
Etage Stock Stockwerk Geschoss
floor, level

stork /stɔɹk/ /stɔːk/ n
Storch Adebar
large wading bird of the family Ciconiidae

storksbill n
Reiherschnabel
plant of the genus Erodium

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ n
Sturm
disturbed state of the atmosphere

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ v
stürmen
to assault

storm cellar n
Sturmkeller
underground structure

storm petrel n
Sturmschwalbe
any of several small seabirds, of the family Hydrobatidae

stormtossed /ˈstɔɹmtɑst/ /ˈstɔɹmtɔst/ /ˈstɔːmtɒst/ adj
sturmgepeitscht
tossed by the wind in a storm

stormtrooper /ˈstɔːmtɹuːpə/ n
SA-Mann
a member of the Nazi Sturmabteilung

stormy /ˈstɔɹmi/ adj
stürmisch
of or pertaining to storms; strong winds, rough seas, heavy rain etc.

story /ˈstɔː.ɹi/ n
Geschichte Erzählung
account of events

storybook n
Geschichtenbuch
a book containing stories, especially children's stories

storyteller n
Geschichtenerzähler Geschichtenerzählerin
person who relates stories to an audience

stout /staʊt/ /stʌʊt/ adj
fest robust stabil
materially strong

stoutness n
Beherztheit
a state or quality of being stout

stove /stoʊv/ /stəʊv/ n
Herd Kochherd
device for heating food
Ofen Herd
heater

stow /stoʊ/ /stəʊ/ v
verstauen
to put something away in a compact and tidy manner
to put something away to store it in a space saving manner and over long time

stow away v
abstauen verstauen
to stow or secure aloof in a safe place

stowaway n
blinder Passagier
person who hides on a ship, train, etc.

strabismus n
Strabismus Schielen
defect of vision

stracciatella /ˌstɹætʃəˈtɛlə/ /ˌstɹɑtʃi.əˈtɛlə/ n
Stracciatella
an Italian ice cream with chocolate shavings
an Italian soup made from a mixture of cheese and egg in a broth

straddle /ˈstɹæd.əl/ n
Grätsche Spreize
posture

straddle /ˈstɹæd.əl/ v
abdecken sich über beide Seiten erstrecken überbrücken überdecken überspannen überspreizen
to be on both sides of something
ausweichen vermitteln zwischen zwei Seiten schwanken
to consider or favor two apparently opposite sides
sich ausbreiten sich verteilen sich zerstreuen streuen
to form a disorderly sprawl
breitbeinig stehen grätschen mit gespreizten Beinen stehen rittlings sitzen spreizen
to sit or stand with a leg on each side of something

straggle /ˈstɹæɡl̩/ v
abspreizen ausstrecken herausstehen sich zerstreuen wuchern
to spread at irregular intervals
abschweifen abweichen
to stray from the road
herumstreifen herumwandern umherstreifen umherwandern wandern
to wander about

straggler /ˈstɹæɡlə/ /ˈstɹæɡlɚ/ n
Landstreicher Landstreicherin Vagabund
a roving vagabond
Nachzügler Nachzüglerin
one who falls behind the rest
Bummler
one who rambles without any settled direction
Bummler Nachzügler Nachzüglerin Versprengte Versprengter
one who straggles or departs from the direct or proper course

straight /stɹeɪt/ adj
ordentlich rechtschaffen so wie es sich gehört
as it should be
gewöhnlich konventionell normal
conventional
aufrichtig aufrecht direkt offen ungeschminkt
direct, truthful, frank
hetero Hetero
heterosexual
gerade
not crooked or bent
pur rein unverdünnt
undiluted

straight /stɹeɪt/ adv
geradeaus
in a forward direction

straight /stɹeɪt/ n
Straße
five cards in sequence

straight flush n
Straight Flush
poker hand

straight from the horse's mouth adj
aus erster Hand
from the source

straight from the horse's mouth adv
aus erster Hand
firsthand

straight line n
Gerade
line with no curvature

straight man n
Stichwortgeber Stichwortgeberin
supporting comic

straight talk n
Klartext
honest speaking

straight-chain adj
geradkettig

straight-laced adj
puritanisch sittenstreng züchtig
having narrow views on moral matters

straightedge n
Richtlineal Richtscheit
tool used to draw, cut or check the straightness of straight lines

straighten out v
ausbügeln in Ordnung bringen korrigieren
correct or rectify
klarstellen
eliminate confusion
ausbeulen entzerren gerade biegen gerade richten glätten richten
make straight
auf den rechten Weg kommen
stop doing something wrong
aufräumen
tidy, neaten, or organize

straightforward adj
aufrichtig einfach offen
not deviating; honest; frank
einfach
presenting few difficulties, easy

strain /stɹeɪ̯n/ n
Erregerstamm Sorte Stamm Züchtung
breed or race
Abstammung Rasse Sorte
race, lineage, pedigree

strain /stɹeɪ̯n/ v
anspannen anstrengen beanspruchen belasten drücken ziehen
to apply a force
sieben durchsieben abscheiden abseihen filtern seihen
to separate
dehnen recken reißen verrenken überanspruchen überdehnen
to stretch too far

strainer /ˈstɹeɪnɚ/ n
Sieb Durchschlag
utensil

strait /stɹeɪt/ n
Straße Meerenge Enge
narrow channel of water

straitjacket n
Zwangsjacke
a jacket-like garment

strand /stɹænd/ n
Strand
beach
Strang
short string
Strähne
strand of hair

strandflat /ˈstɹænd.flæt/ n
Strandflate Strandplatte
coastal landform

strange /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ adj
ausländisch fremd
belonging to another country, foreign
seltsam
in quantum mechanics
seltsam komisch sonderbar verwunderlich
not normal
fremd
not yet part of one’s experience

stranger /ˈstɹeɪndʒə/ /ˈstɹeɪndʒɚ/ n
Fremde Fremder Neuling
newcomer
Fremdling Fremde Fremder Ausländer Ausländerin
outsider or foreigner
Fremde Fremder Fremdling Fremdlingin
person whom one does not know

strangle /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈstɹæŋɡəl/ v
erwürgen strangulieren
to kill someone by strangulation

stranglehold n
Würgegriff
grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off

strangler n
Würger Würgerin
someone who strangles

strangles /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)lz/ /ˈstɹæŋɡəlz/ n
Druse
disease of horses

strangury n
Blasenkrampf
painful, frequent need to urinate

strap /stɹæp/ n
Riemen
a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like
Streichriemen
a piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop
Achselklappe Schultergurt Schulterklappe Trageriemen
a shoulder strap

strappado n
Strappado Pendel
form of torture

stratagem /ˈstɹæt.ə.dʒəm/ n
Kriegslist Stratagem Strategem
tactic

strategic /stɹəˈtiː.dʒɪk/ adj
strategisch
of or pertaining to strategy

strategically adv
strategisch
in a strategic manner

strategist /ˈstɹætəd͡ʒɪst/ n
Stratege
one who devises strategies

strategy /ˈstɹætədʒi/ n
Strategie
science and art of military command
techniques in politics or business
plan of action

strategy game n
Strategiespiel
game in which players' decision-making skills have a high significance

strategy pattern n
Strategie
creational design pattern where algorithms can be selected at runtime

stratification n
Hierarchisierung
categorization of people
Ablagerung Aufschichtung Bänderung Lagerung Schichtbildung Schichtenbildung
process leading to formation of layers
Stratifikation
vertical layering of vegetation

stratified adj
Schicht geschichtet
arranged in a sequence of layers
klassenselektiv klassistisch selektiv
having a class structure

stratosphere n
Stratosphäre
region of the uppermost atmosphere

stratovolcano n
Schichtvulkan
volcano

stratum /ˈstɹeɪtəm/ /ˈstɹɑːtəm/ n
Bank
layer of sedimentary rock having approximately the same composition throughout

straw /stɹɑ/ /stɹɔ/ /stɹɔː/ adj
Stroh-
made of straw
strohblond strohfarben
of a pale, yellowish beige colour

straw /stɹɑ/ /stɹɔ/ /stɹɔː/ n
Halm Strohhalm
a dried stalk of a cereal plant
strohfarben strohgelb
colour
Stroh
dried stalks considered collectively

straw hat n
Strohhut
type of hat

straw man n
Strohpuppe
doll or scarecrow
Strohmann
person of lesser importance

straw poll n
Meinungsbild Meinungsumfrage Probeabstimmung Probeumfrage Umfrage
unofficial survey of opinion

straw wine n
Strohwein
wine

strawberry /ˈstɹɑˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔːb(ə)ɹi/ adj
erdbeerig
flavour

strawberry /ˈstɹɑˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔːb(ə)ɹi/ n
Erdbeere
fruit
plant

strawberry mark n
Blutschwamm rötliches Muttermal

strawberry tree n
Erdbeerbaum amerikanischer Erdbeerbaum
the American plant Arbutus menziesii
westlicher Erdbeerbaum Erdbeerbaum
the European plant Arbutus unedo

strawen /ˈstɹɔːən/ adj
strohen
Made of straw

stray /stɹeɪ/ adj
streunend
having gone astray
verirrt
in the wrong place

stray /stɹeɪ/ n
Streuner
domestic animal at large or lost

stray /stɹeɪ/ v
sich irren
figuratively: to err
irren streunen
to wander from a direct course
sich verlaufen verloren gehen
to wander from company or from proper limits

streak /stɹiːk/ n
Schliere
irregular line
Später Ginsterspanner
species of moth

streak /stɹiːk/ v
schlieren
to have or obtain streaks
flitzen
to run naked in public

streak-backed antshrike n
Tepui-Tropfenameisenwürger
Thamnophilus insignis

streaked adj
durchzogen gestreift gesträhnt

streaker /ˈstɹikɚ/ n
Blitzer Flitzer Flitzerin
one who runs naked through a public place

stream /stɹiːm/ n
Strom
any steady flow or succession of material
Datenstrom
computing: source or repository of data
Bach
small river

stream /stɹiːm/ v
streamen
Internet: to push continuous data
strömen
to flow

stream cipher n
Stromverschlüsselung

streaming /ˈstɹiːmɪŋ/ n
Streaming
computing

streamlet /ˈstɹiːmlət/ n
Bächlein
small stream

street /stɹiːt/ /ʃtɹiːt/ [skɹitˤ] n
Straße
paved part of road in a village or a town

street art n
Straßenkunst Streetart
visual art created in public space

street artist n
Straßenkünstler Straßenkünstlerin
someone who produces art in public spaces

street furniture n
Stadtmöbel
objects installed on a street

street lamp n
Straßenlampe
Streetlight

street map n
Stadtplan
map showing the streets in a city or district

street organ n
Drehorgel Leierkasten
mechanically played street organ

street performer n
Straßenkünstler
artist who performs in a public place

street racing n
Straßenlaufen
Motorsport held on public roads

street shoes n
Alltagsschuhe
ordinary shoes worn during everyday life
Straßenschuhe
shoes worn outdoors

street sign n
Straßennamensschild Straßenschild
sign showing the name of a street

street sweeper n
Kehrmaschine
machine used to sweep streets
Straßenfeger Straßenkehrer
person employed to sweep streets, etc.

street urchin n
Straßenkind Straßenjunge
child living, or spending most of their time, in the streets

street-smart adj
bauernschlau
having practical knowledge

streetfighter n
Straßenkämpfer Straßenkämpferin
person who fights in the streets

streetlight n
Straßenlampe Straßenbeleuchtung Straßenlaterne
lamps set along a street

streetscape /ˈstɹitˌskeɪp/ n
Straßenbild
visual elements of a street that give it character

streetseller n
Straßenverkäufer Straßenverkäuferin
person who sells things in the street

streetwalker n
Bordsteinschwalbe Strichmädchen
prostitute who looks for clients on the streets

strength /stɹɛŋkθ/ [st̠͡ɹ̠ɪŋkθ] n
Stärke Kraft
intensity of a force or power
Stärke Festigkeit
positive attribute
Stärke Kraft Festigkeit
quality of being strong
Stärke
strongest part of something

strengthen /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/ v
stärken bestärken
to animate
verstärken
to augment
stärken verstärken
to make strong or stronger

strenuous /ˈstɹɛnjuəs/ adj
anstrengend
requiring great exertion

strep throat n
Streptokokken-Mandelentzündung Streptokokken-Tonsillitis
throat infection

streptococcus n
Streptokokken
bacterium

stress /stɹɛs/ n
Spannung
(physics) internal force across a boundary per area
Stress
emotional pressure
Betonung
when speaking
on a point in an argument

stress /stɹɛs/ v
stressen
to apply emotional pressure to
beanspruchen
to apply force to, causing strain
betonen
to emphasise (a syllable)
to emphasise (a point)
to emphasise (words in speaking)

stressed /stɹɛst/ adj
betont
having a stress or accent
gestresst strapaziert
stressed-out

stressful /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ adj
stressig
irritating; causing stress

stretch /stɹɛtʃ/ n
Dehnbarkeit Dehnung Elastizität
ability to lengthen when pulled
Strecken Dehnen Untertreibung Übertreibung
act of stretching
Langer
addressing for a tall person
Strecke Abschnitt Stück
segment of a journey or route
weit hergeholt
thought which diverts from logic

stretch /stɹɛtʃ/ v
erweitern überziehen
be inaccurate by exaggeration
reichen spannen
extend between limits
dehnen recken strecken stretchen
extend one’s limbs or body in order to stretch the muscles
ausdehnen ausnutzen beanspruchen strecken verlängern
get more than expected from a limited resource
strecken dehnen langziehen
lengthen by pulling
sich strecken ausleiern dehnen
lengthen when pulled
straffen ziehen überziehen
pull tight

stretch mark n
Dehnungsstreifen
stripes on the surface of the skin

stretch one's legs v
sich die Beine vertreten
to walk about, especially after prolonged time sitting or lying down

stretch the truth v
mit der Wahrheit großzügig umgehen
idioms: to exaggerate

stretcher /ˈstɹɛtʃə/ /ˈstɹɛtʃɚ/ n
Bahre Trage Tragbahre
simple litter designed to carry a sick, injured, or dead person

strew /stɹu/ /stɹuː/ v
streuen
to distribute objects or pieces of something

strewn /ˈstɹun/ /ˈstɹuːn/ v
bestreut gestreut übersät
past participle of to strew

stria /stɹaɪə/ n
Dehnungsnarbe Dehnungsstreifen
stretch mark

striated muscle n
quergestreifte Muskulatur
muscle tissue that appears striped under the microscope

striation n
Streifen
action of marking with a stria
Streifung
result of being marked with a stria

stricken /ˈstɹɪkən/ adj
betroffen ergriffen gedrückt heimgesucht verwundet
Struck by something

strict /stɹɪkt/ adj
streng
governed or governing by exact rules
severe in discipline

strictly speaking adv
streng genommen

stride /stɹaɪd/ v
schreiten
to walk with long steps

strident /ˈstɹaɪ.dənt/ adj
gellend
loud, piercing

strife /stɹaɪf/ n
Streit
violent conflict

strigil /ˈstɹɪd͡ʒɪl/ n
Strigil Strigilis
grooming tool

strike /stɹaɪk/ n
Strike
in baseball
in bowling
Schlag
physical blow
Streik Ausstand
work stoppage

strike /stɹaɪk/ v
die Fahne streichen
nautical: to surrender
streichen
to delete
schlagen
to hit
scheinen
to impress, seem, appear
prägen
to manufacture by stamping
streiken
to stop working to achieve better working conditions

strike up v
schließen
to start something, e. g. relationship

strike while the iron is hot v
man muss das Eisen schmieden, solange es heiß ist
act on an opportunity promptly

strikebreaker n
Streikbrecher
worker hired to replace a striking worker

striker n
Streikende Streikender
individual who is on strike
Stürmer Stürmerin
player on a team of soccer

strikethrough /ˈstɹaɪk.θɹu/ n
durchstreichen
line

striking /ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/ adj
auffällig
of that which makes a strong impression

string /stɹɪŋ/ n
Zeichenkette String
computing: sequence of characters
Saite Schnur
long, thin structure made from twisted threads
String
physics: subject of study in string theory
Saite
string of a musical instrument
any similar long, thin and flexible object

string /stɹɪŋ/ v
auffädeln einfädeln
put on a string

string along v
falsche Hoffnungen machen hinhalten
to keep somebody falsely believing that one has certain intentions

string out v
ausdehnen ausspannen
to extend on or as if by strings, wires etc.
ausdehnen hinausziehen
to prolong or extend in an unnecessary, contrived or time-filling manner

string player n
Streicher Streicherin
string instrument player

string quartet n
Streichquartett
composition for four string players
group of four string players

string theory n
Stringtheorie Superstringtheorie
candidate unified theory of all physical forces and particles

stringed instrument n
Saiteninstrument
type of musical instrument

stringent adj
stringent
making strict requirements

stringer /stɹɪŋə/ /stɹɪŋɚ/ n
freier Mitarbeiter
freelance correspondant
Holm Längsbalken Pfette Strebe Streckbalken Stützbalken
horizontal timber or piece
Führer
one who strings someone along
Besaiter Saitenaufzieher
one who threads, strings
Holm
wooden strip on a surfboard

strip /stɹɪp/ n
Streifen
long, thin piece of land or material

strip /stɹɪp/ v
strippen
to do a striptease
wegnehmen
to remove or take away
ausziehen
to take off clothing

strip club n
Gogo-Bar Strip-Club
establishment offering striptease or other erotic dancing

stripe /st(ʃ)ɹaɪp/ /st(ʃ)ɹʌɪp/ n
Streifen
long straight region of a colour

stripe-breasted tit n
Schwarzbrust-Rußmeise Schwarzbrustmeise
Melaniparus fasciiventer

striped /stɹaɪpt/ adj
gestreift
having stripes, decorated or marked with bands differing in color

striped shield bug n
Streifenwanze
shield bug with black and red stripes

stripling /ˈstɹɪp.lɪŋ/ n
Jüngling
male adolescent

stripper /stɹɪpə(ɹ)/ n
Stripper Stripperin Nackttänzer Nackttänzerin Striptease-Tänzer Striptease-Tänzerin
one who removes their clothing in a sexually provocative manner

striptease n
Striptease
arousing act

strive /ˈstɹaɪv/ v
einsetzen gegen mit ringen sich
to struggle in opposition
streben ringen um sich anstrengen sich bemühen sich einsetzen für
to try to achieve

stroboscope n
Stroboskop
instrument for studying or observing periodic movement by rendering a moving body visible only at regular intervals

stroganoff n
Bœuf Stroganoff Bœuf Stroganow
dish of sautéed pieces of beef

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ n
Streich
- act of striking with a weapon
Schlag
- golf: single act of striking the ball
- rowing: movement of an oar or paddle through water
- tennis: single act of striking the ball
time when a clock strikes
Strich
- stroke of a Chinese character
streak made with a brush
Hub
- thrust of piston
Hieb Schlag
blow
Strich Zug Federstrich
line drawn with a writing implement
Schlaganfall Apoplexie Apoplex Hirninfarkt Hirnschlag Schlagerl
loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted
Schlag Zug
particular style of swimming, single movement in that style
Schlagmann
rower who is nearest to the stern of the boat

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ v
streicheln streichen
to move one's hand or an object over the surface of

stroke of genius n
Geniestreich
sudden mental insight that solves a problem

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ n
Spaziergang Bummel
wandering on foot

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ v
bummeln schlendern spazieren gehen
wander on foot

stroller n
Buggy Kinderwagen
seat on wheels used to transport babies

strong /stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/ adj
kräftig stark
stark kräftig
capable of producing great physical force
stark
capable of withstanding great physical force
having an offensive or intense odor or flavor
grammar: irregular
highly stimulating to the senses
determined, unyielding
having a high alcoholic content
having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient
military: not easily subdued or taken
convincing

strong as an ox adj
stark wie ein Ochse
very strong and powerful

strong declension n
starke Deklination
type of declension in Germanic language

strong verb n
starkes Verb ablautendes Verb ablautendes Verbum ablautendes Zeitwort starkes Verbum
verb type

strong-minded adj
willensstark
having a vigorous, independent will

strong-willed adj
willensstark
having a vigorous, independent will

stronghold /ˈstɹɒŋhəʊld/ /ˈstɹɔŋˌhoʊld/ n
Festung
place built to withstand attack
Hochburg
place of domination, or refuge or survival

strongly /stɹɑŋli/ /stɹɒŋli/ /stɹɔŋli/ adv
stark
in a strong or powerful manner

strongly-typed adj
stark typisiert

strontianite /stɹɒnˈtiːəˌnaɪt/ n
Strontianit
a mineral, strontium carbonate

strontium /ˈstɹɒn.ti.əm/ n
Strontium
chemical element

stroopwafel /ˈstɹəʊpˌwɒfəl/ n
Honigwaffel Sirupwaffel Stroopwafel
Dutch waffle made from two thin wafers

strop n
Riemen
strap

strophic /ˈstɹɒfɪk/ /ˈstɹəʊfɪk/ adj
strophisch
using or containing strophes

structural adj
konstruktiv strukturell
of, relating to, or having structure
baulich
used in building

structural formula n
Strukturformel
chemistry

structural science n
Strukturwissenschaft

structure /ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/ n
Struktur Datenstruktur
(computing) several pieces of data treated as a unit
Struktur
cohesive whole built up of distinct parts
overall form or organization of something
underlying shape of a solid

structure /ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/ v
strukturieren
(transitive) to give structure to; to arrange

structured adj
strukturiert
having structure; organized

strudel /ˈstɹuːdəl/ n
Strudel
layered pastry

struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ n
Kampf
strife, effort

strum v
schrammeln
play a stringed instrument

strumpet /ˈstɹʌm.pɪt/ n
Dirne Hure
A prostitute

strut /stɹʌt/ n
Luftdruck Protuberanz
protuberance, air pressure
Stolzieren Stratzen
proud step or walk
Strebe
a support rod

strut /stɹʌt/ v
ausbeulen herausstehen hervorstehen vorstehen
to protrude; cause to bulge
herumstolzieren sich aufplustern stolzieren
to stand or walk stiffly
sich aufblähen
to swell; protuberate
paradieren stolzieren
to walk proudly or haughtily

strychnine n
Strychnin
very toxic, colourless, crystalline alkaloid

stub /stʌb/ n
Abriss
(wikis) page providing minimal information
Abreißzettel
a piece of certain paper items, designed to be torn off and kept for record or identification purposes
Stub Stutzen
computing: a placeholder procedure
Stumpf Stummel
something cut short, blunted, or stunted

stub /stʌb/ v
stoßen
to jam, hit, or bump, especially a toe
ausroden
to remove a plant by pulling it out by the roots
roden
to remove most of a tree, bush, or other rooted plant by cutting it close to the ground

stubble /ˈstʌb.əl/ n
Stoppel Stupfel
short stalks left in a field after harvest
Bartstoppel Stoppel Dreitagebart
short, coarse hair

stubborn /ˈstʌbən/ /ˈstʌbɚn/ adj
stur dickköpfig
refusing to move or change one's opinion

stubborn as a mule adj
störrisch wie ein Maultier
extremely stubborn

stubbornness n
Sturheit
state of being stubborn

stubby adj
stummelartig stummlig
like a stub

stucco n
Putz Putzmörtel Wandputz
a plaster that is used to coat interior or exterior wall
Stuck Stuckarbeit Stuckatur
work made of stucco; stuccowork

stuck /ˈstʌk/ adj
eingeklemmt festgeklemmt
trapped and unable to move
festgefahren festgesetzt
unable to progress

stuck up adj
eingebildet
snobbish, conceited

stud /stʌd/ n
Gestüt Stuterei
animal breeding place
Zuchtstute
female animal kept for breeding
Zuchthengst Beschäler Deckhengst Beschälhengst Decktier Gestüthengst
male animal kept for breeding
Niete Spike Stift Stollen
small object protruding from something

student /ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/ n
Lernende Lernender
person enrolled at a school, university or other education institution
Student Studentin Hochschüler Hochschülerin Studierende Studierender
person enrolled at a university
Student Studentin Lernende Lernender
person who studies a subject

student body n
Schülerschaft Studentenschaft Studierendenschaft
student body (body of students or pupils)

studies /ˈstʌdiz/ n
Untersuchung
academic field of study

studio /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/ /ˈstudioʊ/ n
Atelier Studio
artist’s or photographer’s workshop
Studio
studio flat/apartment
place where radio or television programs, records or films are made

studious /ˈstjuːdi.əs/ /ˈstuːdi.əs/ adj
lernbegierig fleißig
given to study, reading, etc
besonnen
given to thought, contemplation, etc

studiously adv
geflissentlich
deliberately, intentionally, keenly
besonnen
in a manner given to thought, contemplation, etc.

studs n
Spikereifen Reifen mit Spikes
winter tires

study /ˈstʌdi/ n
Studie
artwork
branch of learning or object that is being studied
Studium
mental effort to acquire knowledge
Arbeitszimmer
room

study /ˈstʌdi/ v
studieren erforschen lernen
to acquire knowledge
lernen studieren
to revise/review materials
studieren
to take a course
to look at minutely

studying /ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/ n
Forschung Studium
the action of the verb to study

stuff /stʌf/ n
Material Stoff Zeug
Ding Kram Sachen Zeug
miscellaneous items; things
Kram
substitution for trivial details
Stoff
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

stuff /stʌf/ v
füllen ausstopfen
to fill by crowding into
ausstopfen
to preserve a dead animal

stuffed /stʌft/ adj
faschiert gefüllt
with food
ausgestopft
with material

stuffed animal n
Kuscheltier Stofftier Plüschtier Schmusetier
soft toy in the form of an animal

stuffed shirt n
Wichtigmacher Wichtigtuer
one who is overly-officious

stuffing n
Füllung
food items used to stuff another
Füllmaterial Füllung
matter used to stuff hollow objects

stuffy /ˈstʌfi/ adj
stickig verstopfte
poorly ventilated

stultify /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/ v
lächerlich machen
to cause to appear foolish

stumble /ˈstʌmbəl/ n
Fehltritt Stolpern
a fall or trip
Ausrutscher Fehler Patzer Schnitzer
an error or blunder

stumble /ˈstʌmbəl/ v
stolpern
to trip or fall
staksen
to walk clumsily

stumble upon v
stolper
to come across by accident; to discover by accident

stumbling block n
Stolperstein
hindrance

stump /stʌmp/ n
Stumpf
remains of something that has been cut off

stump /stʌmp/ v
mit seiner Weisheit am Ende sein ratlos sein verblüfft sein
to baffle or confuse

stun /stʌn/ v
betäuben
to incapacitate
verblüffen
to shock or surprise

stun gun n
Elektroschocker
weapon intended to immobilize

stunned adj
baff betäubt fassungslos sprachlos verblüfft
unable to act or respond

stunning adj
atemberaubend beeindruckend fantastisch herrlich toll verblüffend
amazing; wonderfully good
atemberaubend betörend hinreißend umwerfend
exceptionally beautiful or attractive
betäubend
having an effect that stuns

stunningness n
Hinreißendheit Umwerfendheit
quality of being stunning

stunt /stʌnt/ n
Stunt
dangerous feat

stunt /stʌnt/ v
verkümmern
to check or hinder the growth or development

stunted adj
kleinwüchsig unterentwickelt zwergwüchsig
of low height for age
gehemmt kleinwüchsig unterentwickelt verkrüppelt verkümmert
prevented from growing or developing

stunting /ˈstʌntɪŋ/ n
Verkümmerung
chronic malnutrition

stuntman /ˈstʌnt.mæn/ n
Stuntman
one who performs stunts

stupa /ˈstuːpə/ n
Stupa
Buddhist monument

stupefaction n
Benommenheit Bestürzung Betäubung Schock
the state of dismay; shock

stupefied adj
bestürzt betäubt entsetzt geschockt
Experiencing stupefaction

stupefy /ˈst(j)upəˌfaɪ/ v
betäuben
dull the senses or capacity to think

stupid /ˈst(j)upɪd/ /ˈstjuːpɪd/ /ˈʃtjuːpɪd/ /ˈʃt͡ʃjuːpəd/ adj
dumm blöd doof
lacking in intelligence

stupid /ˈst(j)upɪd/ /ˈstjuːpɪd/ /ˈʃtjuːpɪd/ /ˈʃt͡ʃjuːpəd/ n
Dummkopf
A stupid person; a person with lack of intellegence

stupidity /stjuːˈpɪdɪti/ /stuˈpɪdɪti/ n
Dummheit
property of being stupid
act that is stupid

stupor /ˈstjuːpə(ɹ)/ n
Sopor Topor
a state of reduced consciousness or sensibility

sturdy /ˈstɜrdi/ /ˈstɜːdi/ adj
robust
of firm build
stabil
solid in structure or person

sturgeon /ˈstɜːdʒən/ /ˈstɝdʒən/ n
Stör
fish of family Acipenseridae

stutter /ˈstʌɾɚ/ n
Stottern
speech disorder

stutterer n
Stotterer Stotterin Stammler Stammlerin Stottrer Stottrerin
one who stutters

stye /ˈstaɪ/ n
Gerstenkorn Hordeolum
bacterial infection of the eyelash or eyelid

style /staɪl/ n
Stil
manner of creating, doing, or presenting something, especially a work of architecture or art
Griffel Stil
stalk that connects the stigma(s) to the ovary in a pistil of a flower

style sheet language n
Stylesheet-Sprache

stylesheet /staɪlʃit/ /staɪlʃiːt/ n
Formatvorlage Stilblatt Stilvorlage Stylesheet
Internet: a document consisting of markup that describes the layout and presentation to be used when displaying other documents
Formatvorlage Stilblatt Stilvorlage
a document issued by a publisher informing authors how to style their works for publication

stylish /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/ adj
stilvoll elegant stylisch
having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress

stylistics n
Stilistik
study of literary style

stylite /ˈstaɪlaɪt/ /ˈstʌɪlʌɪt/ n
Säulenheiliger Stylit
Christian ascetic cloistered atop a pillar

stylization n
Stilisierung
designing in accordance with a style
Abstrahieren Schematisieren Schematisierung
simplified representation

stylus /ˈstaɪl.əs/ n
Eingabestift Stylus
pen for writing on touch-sensitive screen
Grammofonnadel Saphir
phonograph needle
Schreibgriffel Schreibspitze
tool for writing on clay tablets

stymie /ˈstaɪmi/ v
lahmlegen
to thwart or stump

styptic pencil n
Alaunstift Blutstillstift Rasierstift
short medicated stick used to stop bleeding

styrofoam n
Polystyrol Styropor
polymer

stød /stɜːd/ /stʌd/ n
Stoßlaut Stoßton
a phenomenon of most Danish accents

suave /swɑv/ /swɑːv/ adj
mild
charming, confident and elegant

sub /sʌb/ n
Atom-U-Boot U-Boot
a submarine

sub- prefix
unter- sub-
under, beneath

sub-system n
Untersystem
group of related components

subaltern /ˈsʌbəltɚn/ adj
Subaltern Subalternoffizier
of a lower rank of position

subaquatic adj
subaquatisch
underwater

subarachnoid space n
Subarachnoidalraum
space between the arachnoid mater

subarctic /sʌbˈɑːktɪk/ /sʌbˈɑːtɪk/ adj
subarktisch
of, relating to, or characteristic of the subarctic

subatomic adj
subatomar
relating to particles that are smaller than an atom

subcarrier n
Hilfsträger
separate radio signal

subcategory n
Unterkategorie
more narrow category

subchronic adj
subchronisch
That repeats over a relatively short period

subclass n
Kindklasse Subklasse Unterklasse
computing
Subklasse Unterklasse
taxonomy

subconscious adj
unterbewusst
below the level of consciousness

subconscious n
Unterbewusstsein
that part of mind that is not consciously perceived

subconsciously adv
unterbewusst
below the level of conscious awareness

subconsciousness n
Unterbewusstsein
state of being subconscious

subcontinent n
Subkontinent
large landmass

subcontractor n
Subunternehmer
contractor hired by contractor

subculture n
Subkultur
portion of a culture distinguished by its customs or other features

subcutaneous /sʌbkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ adj
subkutan
pertaining to the fatty layer under the skin

subdeacon n
Subdiakon
cleric below a deacon

subdirectory n
Unterverzeichnis
directory located inside another directory

subdue /səbˈdjuː/ /səbˈdu/ v
unterwerfen
to bring (a country) under control by force
unterwerfen unter Kontrolle bringen
to overcome, quieten, bring under control

suberin n
Suberin
waxy material found in the cell wall of corky plants

subfamily n
Subfamilie Unterfamilie
taxonomic category

subfebrile adj
subfebril
slightly raised above normal, but not febrile

subfolder n
Unterordner
folder within another folder

subfund n
Teilfonds

subgenus n
Untergattung
subdivision of a genus

subgoal n
Teilziel
A lesser goal that forms part of a greater goal

subgroup n
Untergruppe
group within a larger group
(group theory): group within a larger group

subharmonic adj
subharmonisch
physics: having a frequency that is a fraction of a fundamental frequency

subharmonic n
Unterton
physics: a frequency that is a fraction of a fundamental frequency

subheadline n
Unterzeile
smaller, secondary headline

subhuman [sʌbˈhjuːmən] n
Untermensch
untermensch

subitize v
simultanerfassen
to judge (the number of objects in a group)

subject /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/ adj
untertan
placed under the power of another

subject /səbˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/ n
Untertan Untertanin
citizen in a monarchy
person ruled over by another, especially a monarch or state authority
Subjekt Satzgegenstand
in grammar
Thema Gegenstand Sujet Betreff Sache
main topic
Fach Lehrfach Schulfach Studienfach Unterrichtsfach
particular area of study

subject /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/ v
unterwerfen
to cause to undergo

subjection n
Unterwerfung
act of bringing under control

subjectivity n
Subjektivität
state of being subjective

subjectivize v
subjektivieren
to make subjective

subjugate /ˈsʌbdʒuɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌbdʒəɡeɪt/ v
unterwerfen unterjochen
to forcibly impose obedience or servitude

subjugation /ˌsʌbdʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌsʌbdʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/ n
Unterwerfung
act of subjugating

subjunctive mood n
Konjunktiv
subjunctive mood

subkind n
Abart

sublicense n
Unterlizenz
license granted by a licensee to a third party, under the authority of the license originally granted by a licensor to the licensee

sublicense v
unterlizenzieren
to grant a sublicense

sublimate /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/ v
sublimieren
psychoanalysis
to change from solid to gas

sublimation n
Sublimation Sublimierung
phase transition
transformation of an impulse

sublime /səˈblaɪm/ adj
grandios vortrefflich
impressive and awe-inspiring
sublim hehr erhaben nobel
noble and majestic

sublime /səˈblaɪm/ n
Erhabene
something sublime

sublime /səˈblaɪm/ v
sublimieren
to sublimate

subliminal /səˈblɪmɪnəl/ /sʌbˈlɪmɪnəl/ adj
unterschwellig subtil unterbewusst
below the threshold of conscious perception

subliminal message n
unterschwellige Werbung
message under normal perception

submachine gun n
Maschinenpistole
short range machine gun

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /sʌb.məˈɹiːn/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ adj
submarin untermeerisch unterseeisch
undersea

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /sʌb.məˈɹiːn/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ n
Unterseeboot U-Boot Tauchboot Unterwasserboot
undersea boat

submenu n
Untermenü
secondary menu available through another menu

submerge /sʌbˈmɜːdʒ/ /sʌbˈmɝdʒ/ v
abtauchen
to immerse (intransitive)
untertauchen
to immerse (transitive)

submersion n
Submersion

submission /səbˈmɪʃən/ /ˈsʌbˌmɪʃən/ n
Unterwerfung Versand
the act of yielding

submissive /səbˈmɪsɪv/ adj
submissiv demütig fügsam gefügig gehorsam unterwürfig
meekly obedient or passive

submissiveness n
Unterwürfigkeit
the property of being submissive

submit /səbˈmɪt/ v
einreichen vorlegen
enter or put forward something for approval, consideration, marking etc.
sich fügen
yield or give way to another

suboptimal adj
suboptimal
less than optimal

suborbital adj
suborbital
not reaching orbit

subordinate /səˈbɔɹdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ /səˈbɔːdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔːdɪnət/ adj
unterordnen
placed in a lower class, rank, or position
submissive to or controlled by authority

subordinate /səˈbɔɹdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ /səˈbɔːdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔːdɪnət/ n
Befehlsempfänger Untergebene
one who is subordinate

subordinate clause n
Nebensatz
a clause that cannot stand alone

subordinating conjunction n
unterordnende Konjunktion Subjunktion subordinierende Konjunktion unterordnendes Bindewort
a word establishing the nature of a subordinate clause

suboxide n
Suboxid
oxide containing a small proportion of oxygen

subpage n
Unterseite
a web page that is subordinate to another

subparagraph n
Unterabsatz
part of a longer paragraph that can be considered alone

subpoena /səˈpiːnə/ n
Vorladung Zwangsvorladung Auskunftsanordnung
writ requiring someone to appear in court to give testimony

subpoena /səˈpiːnə/ v
zwangsvorladen
to summon with a subpoena

subpolar adj
subpolar
situated below the poles

subrogation n
Surrogation
the substitution of a different person in place of a creditor or claimant

subroutine n
Funktion Prozedur Subroutine Unterroutine
a section of code

subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/ v
abonnieren
to sign up to receive a publication

subscriber /səbˈskɹaɪbəɹ/ n
Abonnent Abonnentin Bezieher Bezieherin
a person who subscribes to a publication or a service

subscript n
Subskript Tiefstellung tiefgestelltes Druckzeichen tiefgestelltes Zeichen tiefstehendes Zeichen
a type of lettering form

subscription n
Abonnement Bezug Subskription Zugang
access to a resource for a period of time
Zeichnung
the formal acceptance of something, especially when verified with a signature
Unterschreiben Unterzeichnen Unterzeichnung
the signing of one's name

subsection n
Unterabteilung Streckenteil Teilstrecke Unterabschnitt Untersektion
Defined part of a section

subsequent /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/ adj
folgend
following in order of place
folgend anschließend darauffolgend später
following in time

subsequently /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt.li/ adv
daraufhin danach nachher anschließend darauf folgend darauffolgend
subsequently

subservience n
Dienlichkeit Servilität Untertänigkeit Unterwürfigkeit
state of being subservient

subset /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/ n
Teilmenge Untermenge
set whose elements are within another given set

subside v
abklingen abschwellen nachlassen
to fall into a state of calm; to settle down; to become tranquil; to abate
einsinken
to sink or fall to the bottom; to settle, as lees

subsidence /ˈsʌbsɨdəns/ n
Absenkung Setzung Versenkung
sinking of ground due to underground excavation, seismic activity or groundwater depletion

subsidiary /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/ adj
ergänzend
auxiliary or supplemental
Tochter- subsidiär
secondary or subordinate

subsidiary /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/ n
Tochtergesellschaft Tochterunternehmen Zweigniederlassung Zweigunternehmen
company owned by a parent company or a holding company

subsidize /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/ v
subventionieren
assist by granting a subsidy

subsidy /ˈsʌbsɨdi/ n
Subvention Subsidium Unterstützung
financial support

subsistence /səbˈsɪstəns/ n
Auskommen Lebensunterhalt
means of support

subsoil n
Untergrund
layer of earth below topsoil

subspecies /ˈsʌbspiːʃiːz/ n
Unterart Subspezies Rasse
rank in the classification of organisms

substance /ˈsʌbstəns/ n
Substanz
essential part
drugs
material possessions
Substanz Stoff
matter

substance abuse n
Drogenmissbrauch
overindulgence in a drug

substantia nigra n
Substantia nigra
brain structure

substantial /səbˈstænʃəl/ adj
wesentlich
large in size, quantity or value
wesentlich essenziell substanziell
most important; essential

substantially adv
beträchtlich erheblich substanziell wesentlich
in a strong substantial manner; considerably
im Grunde im Kern
to a great extent; in essence; essentially

substantiate /səbˈstanʃɪeɪt/ v
beglaubigen bestätigen substantiieren untermauern
to authenticate or corroborate
bekräftigen verwirklichen
to record in documents

substantival /ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəl/ adj
substantivisch hauptwörtlich
grammar

substantivise v
substantivieren
convert into or use as a noun

substation n
Umspannwerk Unterwerk
electrical substation

substituent [sʌbˈstɪtʃuənt] n
Substituent
chemistry

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ n
Ersatzspieler
player who is available to replace another
Ersatz
replacement or stand-in

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ v
ersetzen
to use in place of something else

substitutes' bench n
Ersatzbank
the bench on which substitutes sit

substitution n
Ersatz
the act of substituting or the state of being substituted
Substituierung Substitution
the replacement of an atom, or group of atoms, in a compound, with another

substrate /ˈsʌbstɹeɪt/ n
Substrat Substratsprache
an indigenous language

subsume v
verbinden vereinigen
to consider an occurrence as part of a principle or rule
einordnen fassen klassifizieren subsumieren zusammenfassen
to place under another as belonging to it

subtend /sʌbˈtɛnd/ v
abschneiden begrenzen gegenüberliegen sich erstrecken gegenüber von
to extend or stretch opposite something, often to delimit an angle

subterfuge /ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuː(d)ʒ/ n
List Trick Täuschung
Täuschung
deception
Trick Täuschung
indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; blind

subterranean adj
unterirdisch
below ground, under the earth, underground

subtitle /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ n
Untertitel
heading below a title
textual versions of the dialog in films

subtle /ˈsʌt(ə)l/ adj
subtil
ausgetüftelt scharfsinnig schlau
cleverly contrived
raffiniert spitzfindig
cunning, skillful
subtil dezent fast unmerklich feinsinnig haarfein
hard to grasp

subtleness n
Hintergründigkeit Subtilität
property of being subtle

subtlety /ˈsʌtəlti/ n
Subtilität Feinheit Feinsinn Feinsinnigkeit Geschicklichkeit Raffinesse
quality or act of being subtle

subtotal n
Zwischensumme
the total for a part of a list of numbers being summed

subtract /səbˈtɹækt/ v
subtrahieren abziehen
to remove or reduce

subtraction /səbˈtɹækʃən/ n
Subtraktion Abziehen
process

subtrahend /ˈsʌbtɹəhɛnd/ n
Subtrahend
A number or quantity to be subtracted from another

subtropical adj
subtropisch
further from the equator than the tropical regions

subtropics n
Subtropen
the region between the tropics and the temperate latitudes of the world

suburb /ˈsʌbɜː(ɹ)b/ n
Vorort Vorstadt
area on the periphery of a city or large town
Australian, New Zealand English: any subdivision of a conurbation

suburban adj
vorstädtisch Vorort
relating to outskirts of a city

suburbanite n
Vorstädter Vorstädterin
someone who dwells in suburbia

suburbanize v
eingemeinden
To make suburban; to convert or adapt to a suburb.

subversion n
Subversion
act of subverting or the condition of being subverted
systematic attempt to overthrow a government by working from within

subversive /səbˈvɜɹsɪv/ adj
subversiv
intending to subvert

subvert /səbˈvɜːt/ /səbˈvɝt/ /ˈsʌbvɜːt/ /ˈsʌbvɝt/ v
stürzen umstoßen
to overthrow
korrumpieren zerrütten
to pervert the mind
untergraben unterlaufen
to upturn convention by undermining it

subway /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ n
U-Bahn Untergrundbahn
train of underground railway
U-Bahn Untergrundbahn Metro
underground railway
Unterführung
underground walkway

subwoofer n
Subwoofer
a woofer dedicated to the reproduction of low-pitched audio frequencies

succade /səˈkeɪd/ n
Zitronat Aranzini Citronat Orangeat Succade Sukkade
candied citrus peel

succeed /səkˈsiːd/ v
nachfolgen
To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of
To fall heir to; to inherit
gelingen geraten
To obtain the object desired; to accomplish what is attempted or intended; to have a prosperous issue or termination; to be successful

success /səkˈsɛs/ n
Erfolg
achievement of one's aim or goal

success metric n
Erfolgskriterium
a measurement of success

success story n
Erfolgsgeschichte Erfolgsmodell Erfolgsstory
successful person or thing

successful /səkˈsɛsfl̩/ adj
erfolgreich
resulting in success

successfully /səkˈsɛsfəli/ adv
erfolgreich
in a successful manner

succession /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/ n
Thronfolge
passing of royal power
Abfolge
sequence arranged in order

successive /səkˈsɛsɪv/ adj
aufeinander folgend aufeinanderfolgende
in a series

successively adv
hintereinander nacheinander sukzessive
in a serial manner

successor /səkˈsɛsə(ɹ)/ n
Nachfolger Nachfolgerin
person or thing that immediately follows another
next heir in order or succession
person who inherits a title or office

succinct /sə(k)ˈsɪŋkt/ /səkˈsɪŋ(k)t/ adj
knapp prägnant bündig kurz lapidar
brief and to the point
kompakt
compressed into a tiny area

succinic acid n
Bernsteinsäure
colourless crystalline dicarboxylic acid, (CH₂COOH)₂

succour /ˈsʌkə/ /ˈsʌkɚ/ n
Beistand Hilfe Unterstützung
aid, assistance, or relief given to one in distress

succour /ˈsʌkə/ /ˈsʌkɚ/ v
beistehen unterstützen zu Hilfe kommen
to give aid, assistance, or help

succubus /ˈsʌk.jʊ.bəs/ n
Sukkubus
female demon

succulent /ˈsʌkjələnt/ adj
sukkulent
botany: having fleshy leaves or other tissues that store water
saftig
juicy or lush

succulent /ˈsʌkjələnt/ n
Sukkulente
a succulent plant

succumb /səˈkʌm/ v
sterben erliegen
to die
nachgeben sich ergeben unterwerfen
to give up, or give in
erliegen
to yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire

such /sʌt͡ʃ/ determiner
solch derartig so ein
used to make a comparison with something implied by context

such as preposition
wie
like

such is life phraseologicalUnit
so ist das Leben
used to express the acceptance of misfortune

such-and-such n
dies und das
generic placeholder

suchlike adj
derartig
of the same or similar kind

suck /sʊk/ /sʌk/ v
Scheiße sein mies sein zum Kotzen sein
colloquial: term of general disparagement
saugen
to use the mouth to pull in (liquid etc)
to put the mouth or lips to a breast... to draw in milk
lutschen
to work the lips and tongue on

suck off v
blasen lutschen
to give a blowjob

suck up v
aufsaugen
to absorb fluid

sucker /ˈsʌk.ə/ /ˈsʌk.ɚ/ n
Säufer
a hard drinker; a soaker
Blutsauger Saftsauger
a parasite
Absaugrohr Saugrohr
a pipe through which anything is drawn
Wurzelbrut Wurzelschössling Wurzelspross Wurzeltrieb
a stem growing up from the roots of a plant
Blödmann Depp Dummkopf Naivling Volltrottel
one who is easily fooled
Sauger
organ
Sauger Saugerin
someone or something that sucks

sucking /ˈsʌkɪŋ/ n
Saugen
act of sucking

suckle /sʌ.kəl/ v
stillen
to give suck to
säugen
to nurse; to suck

suckling n
Säugling
infant that is still breastfeeding
Milchkalb Spanferkel
young mammal which isn't weaned yet

suckling pig n
Milchferkel Spanferkel

sucrose /ˈsukɹoʊs/ /ˈsuːkɹəʊz/ n
Saccharose
a disaccharide

suction /ˈsʌkʃən/ n
Saugwirkung
the process of creating an imbalance in pressure to draw matter from one place to another

suction /ˈsʌkʃən/ v
lutschen
process

suction cup /ˈsʌkʃən kʌp/ n
Sauger Saugnapf
cup using suction as an adhesive

suctorian /sʌkˈtɔːɹɪən/ n
Suktorie
protist of the Suctoria

sudden /ˈsʌdən/ adj
plötzlich jäh
happening quickly and with little or no warning

sudden death n
plötzlicher Tod
instantaneous death

sudden infant death syndrome n
Kindstod
medical syndrome

suddenly /ˈsʌdn̩li/ adv
plötzlich
happening quickly and with little or no warning

sudoku /sʊˈdoʊku/ /sʊˈduːkoʊ/ /sʊˈdəʊku/ n
Sudoku
a puzzle using numbers

suds /sʌdz/ n
Schaum Seifenlauge
lather, foam

sue /suː/ v
verklagen klagen
to file a legal action

suede /sweɪd/ n
Veloursleder Wildleder
type of leather

suet /s(j)uːɪt/ n
Flomenschmalz
fat

suffer /ˈsʌfə/ /ˈsʌfɚ/ v
erleiden leiden
endure, undergo
leiden
feel pain
undergo hardship
become worse

suffer from v
leiden
have a disease or condition

sufferer n
Leider
one who suffers

suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ adj
leidend
experiencing pain

suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ n
Leiden
condition

suffete n
Sufet
a magistrate of ancient Carthage

suffice /səˈfaɪs/ v
ausreichen genügen genug sein
be enough, sufficient, adequate
ausstatten
furnish
befriedigen zufriedenstellen
satisfy

sufficient /səˈfɪʃənt/ adj
ausreichend genügend
ausreichend genügend hinreichend
adequate to wants

sufficient condition n
hinreichende Bedingung hinreichendes Kriterium
logical statement

sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof proverb
Es ist genug, dass ein jeglicher Tag seine eigene Plage habe
the present provides enough to worry about

suffix /ˈsʌfɪks/ n
Suffix Nachsilbe Suffixum Postfix Affixum Affix
morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning

suffix /ˈsʌfɪks/ v
mit einem Suffix versehen suffigieren
append (something) to the end of something else

suffixation n
Suffigieren Suffigierung Suffixation
addition of a suffix

suffocate /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/ v
ersticken
(intransitive) to die due to insufficient oxygen supply to the body
(transitive) to kill someone by depriving him of a sufficient oxygen intake
ersticken würgen
(transitive) to cause someone to suffer severely reduced oxygen supply to his body

suffocation n
Erstickung
asphyxia

suffrage /ˈsʌfɹɪdʒ/ n
Stimmrecht Wahlrecht
the right to vote

suffragette n
Suffragette
female supporter of women's right to vote

suffragist n
Stimmrechtler Stimmrechtlerin
person who promotes suffrage

suffuse /səˈfjuːz/ v
bedecken durchziehen überziehen
to spread through or over in the manner of a liquid
bedecken durchfluten erfüllen überziehen
to spread through or over something, especially as a liquid, colour or light

suffusion n
Beschichtung Film Hülle Überzug
coat, coating, film, plating
Bedecken Benetzen Durchfluten Durchtränken Durchziehen Erfüllen
the act of pouring a liquid over or soaking something
Benetzung Durchnässung Durchtränkung Tränkung
the state of being wet

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ interjection
Scheibenhonig Scheibenkleister
minced oath

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ n
Zucker
sucrose from sugar cane or sugar beet and used to sweeten food and drink
generic term for sucrose, glucose, fructose, etc
any of a series of carbohydrates used by organisms to store energy

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ v
zuckern
to add sugar to, to sweeten
versüßen
to make something seem less unpleasant

sugar apple n
Rahmapfel Zimtapfel Süßsack
sweetsop

sugar beet n
Zuckerrübe
type of beet

sugar bowl n
Zuckerschale
small receptacle for serving sugar on a table

sugar cane n
Zuckerrohr
species of grass whose sap is a source of sugar

sugar glider n
Kurzkopfgleitbeutler
Petaurus breviceps

sugar mama n
Sugar Mama
Older woman who spends money on a younger person for romantic or sexual purposes.

sugar maple n
Zuckerahorn
Acer saccharum

sugar phosphate n
Zuckerphosphat
phosphate ester of a sugar

sugar spoon n
Zuckerlöffel
type of spoon

sugar substitute n
Zuckeraustauschstoff
food additives

sugar-free adj
zuckerfrei
not containing sugar

sugar-loaf n
Zuckerhut Zuckerstock
conical block of sugar

sugar-sweet adj
zuckersüß
sweet like sugar

sugarcoat /ˈʃʊɡəˌkəʊt/ /ˈʃʊɡɚˌkoʊt/ v
beschönigen
give a falsely pleasant appearance

sugared adj
gezuckert
containing sugar

sugary adj
zuckerhaltig
covered with or containing a large amount of sugar

suggest /səɡˈdʒɛst/ /səˈdʒɛst/ v
vorschlagen
to ask for without demanding
to recommend

suggestion /səɡˈd͡ʒɛstʃən/ /səˈd͡ʒɛstjən/ n
Suggestion
(psychology) something implied
Vorschlag
something suggested

suggestive /səˈdʒɛstɪv/ adj
suggestiv
tending to suggest

suicidal /ˌs(j)uːɪˈsaɪdl̩/ /ˌsuɪˈsaɪdl̩/ adj
selbstmörderisch
extremely reckless
suizidgefährdet
likely to commit, or to attempt to commit, suicide
selbstmörderisch suizidal
pertaining to suicide

suicidality n
Selbstmordneigung Selbstmordtendenz Suizidalität
tendency to commit suicide

suicide /ˈs(j)uɪˌsaɪd/ /ˈs(j)uːɪˌsaɪd/ n
Selbstmord Suizid Freitod
instance of killing oneself
Selbstmörder Selbstmörderin Suizident Suizidant Suizidentin
person who has killed himself/herself, is killing (is attempting/has attempted to kill) himself/herself

suicide attack n
Selbstmordanschlag
suicide attack

suicide belt n
Sprengstoffgürtel
belt with explosives, worn by suicide bombers

suicide bomber n
Selbstmordattentäter Selbstmordattentäterin
one who carries explosives

suicide door n
Selbstmördertür
car door hinged towards the rear

suicide note n
Abschiedsbrief
message left by a suicide

suicide tourist n
Selbstmord-Tourist
suicide tourist

suicide vest n
Sprengstoffweste
vest with explosives, worn by suicide bombers

suit /s(j)ut/ /s(j)uːt/ n
Farbe
card games: set of cards distinguished by color and emblems
Anzug
set of clothes
Anzugträger
slang: person who wears matching jacket and trousers

suit /s(j)ut/ /s(j)uːt/ v
passen
to agree, accord, be fitted to
to be appropriate or apt for

suit oneself v
ganz wie du willst wie du willst
do whatever you want

suitability n
Brauchbarkeit Eignung
quality of being suitable

suitable /ˈsuːtəbl/ adj
geeignet passend
appropriate to a certain occasion

suitcase /ˈsjuːtkeɪs/ /ˈsutkeɪs/ n
Koffer Reisetasche
large piece of luggage

suite /swiːt/ n
Suite
musical form pre-dating the sonata
group of connected rooms
selection of music from a larger work

suitor n
Freier Liebeswerber
wooer

sukun n
Sukun
Diacritic used to mark the absence of a vowel

sulfide n
Sulfid Sulfide
any compound of sulfur and a metal or electropositive element or group

sulfite /ˈsʌlfaɪt/ n
Sulfit
salt of sulfurous acid

sulfone n
Sulfon
organic compound

sulfosalt n
Sulfosalz
a type of complex sulfide mineral with a metal and semimetal

sulfur /ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/ n
Schwefel Sulfur
element

sulfur dioxide n
Schwefeldioxid
the compound SO₂

sulfur hexafluoride n
Schwefelhexafluorid
gaseous compound

sulfur trioxide n
Schwefeltrioxid
the compound SO₃

sulfurate v
schwefeln
chemistry

sulfuric /sʌlˈfjuɹɪk/ adj
Schwefel-
relating to sulfur

sulfuric acid n
Schwefelsäure
H2SO4

sulfurization n
Schwefelung
treatment with sulfur

sulfurize v
schwefeln
to treat with sulfur

sulfurous acid n
schweflige Säure
the weak acid, H₂SO₃

sulk /sʌlk/ v
schmollen
to express ill humor or offence by remaining sullenly silent or withdrawn

sulky adj
schmollend verdrossen
gloomy

sullen /ˈsʌlən/ adj
düster fade finster griesgrämig jämmerlich kläglich
dismal
missmutig unfreundlich grämlich mürrisch sauer schlecht gelaunt
having a brooding ill temper
lahm träge zäh
sluggish

sullenness n
Verdrossenheit Verdruss Überdruss
state or quality of beeing sullen

sully /ˈsʌli/ v
besudeln
to corrupt or damage
to soil or stain

sultan /ˈsʌltən/ n
Sultan
ruler

sultan tit n
Sultansmeise
Melanochlora sultanea

sultanate n
Sultanat
state ruled by a sultan

sultry /ˈsʌltɹi/ adj
schwül
hot and humid
drückend
very hot and dry

sum /sʌm/ n
Summe
quantity obtained by addition or aggregation
quantity of money
arithmetic problem

sum /sʌm/ v
summieren
to add together

sumac /ˈs(j)uːmæk/ /ˈsuːˌmæk/ n
Rhus Sumach
shrub or small tree of the genus Rhus, etc.
Sumak
sour spice

summa cum laude adv
mit ausgezeichnetem Erfolg
with highest praise

summand n
Summand
term of addition

summarize /ˈsʌməɹaɪz/ v
zusammenfassen
to prepare a summary

summary /ˈsʌməɹi/ adj
zusammenfassend
concise

summary /ˈsʌməɹi/ n
Zusammenfassung
condensed presentation

summer /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/ n
Sommer Sommerzeit
hottest season

summer camp n
Ferienlager
institution devoted to housing and entertaining children

summer school n
Sommerakademie
academic sessions held in the summer

summer solstice n
Sommersonnenwende
the moment when the hemisphere is most inclined toward the sun

summer tire n
Sommerreifen

summerlike adj
sommerlich
resembling or characteristic of summer.

summertime n
Sommerzeit Sommer
the period or season of summer

summery /ˈsʌməɹi/ adj
sommerlich
of weather, typical of summer
sommerlich Sommer
relating to the summer

summit /ˈsʌmɪt/ n
Gipfeltreffen Gipfel
gathering of leaders
Gipfel Gipfeltreffen
peak, top of mountain

summon /ˈsʌmən/ v
vorladen
law: to order someone to appear in court
beschwören herbeirufen
to ask someone to come
beschwören
to call a resource by magic
zusammenrufen
to call people together
zusammennehmen
to rouse oneself to exert a skill

summons /ˈsʌ.mənz/ n
Aufforderung
call to do something, especially to come
Vorladung
notice summoning someone to appear in court

sumo /ˈsuːməʊ/ n
Sumo
form of wrestling

sump /sʌmp/ n
Ölsumpf
crankcase
Grube Sumpf
hollow or pit
Schachtsumpf
lowest part of a mineshaft

sumptuous /ˈsʌmpt͡ʃuəs/ adj
prunkvoll prächtig aufwändig kostspielig prachtvoll reichhaltig
magnificent, luxurious, splendid

sun /sʌn/ n
Sonne
a star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system
light and warmth received from the sun
something like the sun in brightness or splendor

sun /sʌn/ pn
Sonne
the star around which the Earth revolves

sun bear n
Malaienbär Sonnenbär
Helarctos malayanus

sun dog n
Nebensonne
spot

sun letter n
Sonnenbuchstabe
sun letter

sun protection factor n
Lichtschutzfaktor
an indication of how long a sunscreen remains effective

sun shower n
Sonnenregen
rain shower

sun worshipper n
Sonnenanbeter
sunbather
Sonnenanbeter Sonnenverehrer
worshipper of the Sun

sun-drenched adj
sonnendurchflutet

sunbath n
Sonnenbad
period of tanning

sunbathe v
sonnenbaden
to expose one's body to the sun

sunbather n
Sonnenbader Sonnenbaderin
person who basks in the sun to get a tan

sunbathing n
Sonnenbaden
act of lying in the sun

sunbeam n
Sonnenstrahl
narrow, intense ray of sunlight

sunburn /ˈsʌnbɜːn/ /ˈsʌnbɝn/ n
Sonnenbrand
burn

sunburn /ˈsʌnbɜːn/ /ˈsʌnbɝn/ v
Sonnenbrand bekommen
to receive a sunburn

sunburnt adj
sonnenverbrannt
having a sunburn; having been burned by the sun's rays

sundae /ˈsʌndeɪ/ n
Eisbecher
dessert

sundeck /ˈsʌnˌdɛk/ n
Sonnendeck Sonnenterrasse
area used for sunbathing

sundew n
Sonnentau
group of insectivorous plants

sundial /ˈsʌnˌdaɪəl/ n
Sonnenuhr
device noting the time of day by the position of a shadow

sunfish /ˈsʌnˌfɪʃ/ n
Mondfisch
fish of the family Molidae

sunflower /ˈsʌnˌflaʊəɹ/ n
Sonnenblume
flower

sunflower oil n
Sonnenblumenöl
vegetable oil

sunflower seed n
Sonnenblumenkerne

sunglasses n
Sonnenbrille
tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun

sungrebe /ˈsʌn.ɡɹib/ n
Zwergbinsenralle
Heliornis fulica

sunhat n
Sonnenhut
a hat to protect from the sun

sunk cost n
versunkene Kosten
already incurred costs

sunlight /ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/ n
Licht
brightness, hope, a positive outlook
Sonnenlicht
electromagnetic radiation given off by the sun

sunlounger n
Liegestuhl

sunnah n
Sunna
Muhammad's way of life

sunny /ˈsʌni/ adj
sonnig heiter
weather, day

sunny side up adv
Setzei Spiegelei
type of fried egg

sunrise /ˈsʌnɹaɪz/ n
Sonnenaufgang
time of day
sky changing color

sunroof /ˈsʌnˌɹuːf/ n
Schiebedach
opening in a vehicle roof

sunscreen n
Sonnencreme Sonnenkreme Sonnenschutzcreme
cream that protects the skin from the sun

sunset /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ n
Lebensabend
final period of life
Sonnenuntergang
time of day
changes in color of sky at sunset

sunshade n
Sonnenschirm Sonnenblende
something to keep the sun off

sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ n
Sonnenschein
direct rays of the sun
location on which the sun's rays fall

sunspot /ˈsʌnspɑt/ /ˈsʌnspɒt/ n
Sonnenfleck
region on the sun's surface

sunstroke n
Sonnenstich
heatstroke caused by an excessive exposure to the sun's rays

suntan n
Bräune Sonnenbräune
darkened coloration of the skin

super /ˈs(j)upɚ/ /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)/ adj
super
better than usual

super high frequency n
Zentimeterwellenbereich
frequency area from 3 GHz through 30 GHz

super star cluster n
Supersternhaufen
young, massive, dense star cluster

super- prefix
super- über
über-
above, over, or upon

super-Earth n
Supererde
extrasolar planet several times larger than Earth

super-duper adj
superduper
truly great

superacid n
Supersäure
medium having very high acidity

superannuated /ˌsupɚˈænjuˌeɪtɪd/ adj
veraltet
obsolete, antiquated
pensioniert veraltet
retired or discarded due to age

superatom n
Superatom
a cluster of atoms which seems to exhibit some of the properties of elemental atoms

superb /sjuːˈpɜːb/ /suˈpɝb/ adj
großartig
of the highest quality; exceptionally good

superbly adv
großartig hervorragend
excellently

supercalifragilisticexpialidocious /ˌsupɚˌkælɪ̈ˌfɹædʒɪ̈ˌlɪstɪkˌɛkspiˌælɪ̈ˈdoʊʃəs/ /ˌsuːpəˌkælɨˌfɹædʒɨˌlɪstɪkˌɛkspɪˌælɨˈdəʊʃəs/ adj
supercalifragilisticexpialigetisch superkalifragilistisch expiallegorisch
supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

supercategory n
Oberkategorie

supercell n
Superzelle
severe thunderstorm

supercharge v
überladen

supercilious /ˌs(j)uːpɚˈsɪli.əs/ /ˌsjuː.pə(ɹ)ˈsɪ.li.əs/ adj
anmaßend arrogant herablassend hochmütig hochnäsig
showing contemptuous indifference

superclass n
Überklasse
class that passes attributes and methods

supercluster n
Superhaufen
astronomy: extended group of galaxy clusters

supercomputer n
Supercomputer Superrechner
computer that has great processing power

superconducting adj
supraleitend
exhibiting superconductivity

superconductive adj
supraleitend
exhibiting or relating to superconductivity

superconductivity n
Supraleitung
property of a material whereby it has no resistance

superconductor n
Supraleiter
a substance

supercontinent n
Superkontinent
very large continent in the Earth's past

superego /supɛɹiɡoʊ/ n
Über-Ich
part of the mind

superessive case n
Superessiv
case used to indicate location on an object

superfamily n
Überfamilie
taxonomic category

superficial /ˌs(j)uːpəˈfɪʃəl/ /ˌsupɚˈfɪʃəl/ adj
oberflächlich
shallow, lacking substance

superficiality n
Oberflächlichkeit
property of being superficial

superficially adv
oberflächlich
in a superficial manner

superfluid adj
suprafluid
exhibiting superfluidity

superfluidity n
Suprafluidität
frictionless flow of a fluid

superfluous /suːˈpɜːflu.əs/ /suːˈpɝːflu.əs/ adj
überflüssig
excess of what is sufficient

superfood n
Super-Lebensmittel Supernahrungsmittel
food supposed to confer remarkable health benefits

supergiant n
Supergigant Überriese
very large star

superglue n
Sekundenkleber
very strong glue

supergravity n
Supergravitation
field theory

superhabitable planet /ˌs(j)uːpəˈhæbɪtəbl̩ ˈplænɪt/ /ˌsupɚˈhæbɪtəbl̩ ˈplænɪt/ n
superhabitabler Planet
hypothetical type of exoplanet

superheating n
Überhitzung
The heating of a substance above a temperature at which a change of state normally occurs.

superhero n
Superheld
a fictional crime-fighting character with superpowers

superheroine n
Superheldin
a female supehero

superhighway n
Autobahn
US An expressway especially one designed for high speeds

superhuman adj
übermenschlich
beyond what is possible for a human being

superimpose v
auf etwas setzen auflegen aufsetzen daraufsetzen darüberlegen darübersetzen
to place an object over another object

superintend v
aufsehen

superintendent /ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ n
Leiter
a person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something

superior /suːˈpɪəɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /suːˈpɪɹiɚ/ adj
höher höherstehend
higher in rank or quality

superior /suːˈpɪəɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /suːˈpɪɹiɚ/ n
Vorgesetzte Vorgesetzter
person of higher rank

superiority /ˈsʊu.pɪə(ɹ)ˌi.ɒ.ɹɪ.ti/ n
Überlegenheit
the state of being superior

superjumbo n
Superjumbo
Airbus A380

superlative /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ adj
hervorragend höchst
exceptionally good

superlative /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ n
Superlativ
form of adjective expressing "most"
Superlativ Höchststufe Meiststufe
highest degree of something

superlative degree n
Superlativ
(grammar)

superman /ˈs(j)uːpəmæn/ /ˈsupɚmæn/ n
Supermann
person of extraordinary or superhuman powers
Übermensch
übermensch

supermarket /ˌsuːpəˈmɑːkɪt/ n
Supermarkt
store

supermodel n
Supermodel
famous fashion model

supermoon n
Supermond
a full moon or new moon, when the Earth–Moon distance is in the lowest tenth of its range

supernal /suˈpɝ.nəl/ /suːˈpɜː.nəl/ adj
exaltiert überzogen
exalted, exquisite, superlative
himmlisch überirdisch
pertaining to heaven or to the sky

supernatural /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnatʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpɚˈnætʃɚəl/ /ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛtʃɹɯ(l)/ adj
übernatürlich
above nature

supernova n
Supernova
exploding star

superpose v
auf etwas setzen auflegen aufsetzen daraufsetzen superponieren vorblenden
to place an object on top of another object

superposition principle n
Superpositionsprinzip
The principle that a linear combination of two or more solutions of an equation is itself a solution

superpower n
Superkraft
fictional extraordinary ability
Supermacht
sovereign state

supersaturation n
Übersättigung
condition of a solution

superscript n
Exponent Hochstellung Hochzahl Superskript hochgestelltes Druckzeichen hochgestelltes Zeichen
a type of lettering form

supersede /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/ v
verdrängen
displace in favour of another
aufheben
set aside
ablösen den Platz einnehmen von ersetzen
take the place of

superset n
Obermenge Übermenge
set containing all elements of another set

supersonic adj
Überschall-
greater than the speed of sound

superstar n
Superstar
very famous person

superstition /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃən/ /ˌs(j)uː.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃən/ n
Aberglaube
a belief that events may be influenced by one's behaviour in some magical or mystical way

superstitious /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌs(j)uː.pəˈstɪ.ʃəs/ adj
abergläubisch
susceptible to superstitions

superstructure n
Aufbauten
nautical: structure above deck

supersymmetry n
Supersymmetrie
theory that attempts to unify the fundamental physical forces

supervillain n
Superschurke Schurke
a fictional criminal or evil-doer with superpowers

supervise v
beaufsichtigen
to oversee or direct

supervision n
Aufsicht Beaufsichtigung
the act or instance of supervising

supervisor /ˈsuːpɚˌvaɪzɚ/ n
Aufseher Vorgesetzter
a person with the official task of overseeing the work of a person or group etc.

supervisory board n
Aufsichtsrat
group

superwoman n
Superfrau
exceptional woman

supine /ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/ /ˌsuˈpaɪn/ adj
in Rückenlage
lying on its back

supine /ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/ /ˌsuˈpaɪn/ n
Supinum Lagewort
verbal noun

supper /ˈsʌpə/ /ˈsʌpɚ/ n
Abendessen
dinner at night
Abendessen Nachtessen Nachtimbiss
food before going to bed

supper /ˈsʌpə/ /ˈsʌpɚ/ v
abendessen
to eat dinner

supplant /səˈplænt/ /səˈplɑːnt/ v
ausstechen ersetzen verdrängen
to take the place of, to replace

supple /ˈsʌpəl/ adj
geschmeidig
pliant, easy to bend

supplement /ˈsʌpləmənt/ n
Supplement Anhang Nachtrag Supplementband
extension to a document or publication

supplementary adj
zusätzlich
additional

supplementary angles n
Nebenwinkel
pair of angles

suppletion /səˈpliːʃən/ n
Suppletion Suppletivismus
(grammar) the use of an unrelated word or phrase to supply inflected forms otherwise lacking

suppletive adj
suppletivisch
grammar

supplicate /ˈsʌplɪkeɪt/ v
bitten
address in prayer
anflehen ersuchen
beg, beseech

supplication /sʌplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Bitte Flehen
an act of supplicating

supplier /səˈplaɪə/ n
Lieferant
one who supplies, a provider

supply /səˈplaɪ/ /ˈsʌpli/ n
Versorgung Angebot
act of supplying
Versorgung
amount supplied
Vorrat
provisions

supply /səˈplaɪ/ v
vertreten
to act as a substitute
liefern
to compensate for, make up for a deficiency of
ausrüsten liefern
to furnish or equip with
liefern versorgen bereitstellen zur Verfügung stellen
to provide, make available for use

supply and demand n
Angebot und Nachfrage
economic model of pricing

supply vessel n
Versorgungsschiff
ship used to transport supplies

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ n
Auskunft Betreuung Hilfe Kundendienst Service Unterstützung
answers and resolution of problems
Unterstützung Hilfe
financial or other help
Träger
set of points where the function is not zero
Stütze Unterstützung Abstützung Halterung
something which supports
Lager
support of structures

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ v
unterstützen
to back a cause, party, etc., mentally or with concrete aid
to help, particularly financially
kompatibel sein unterstützen
to be designed for compatibility with
unterstützen stützen halten tragen
to keep from falling
Support bieten betreuen unterstützen
to provide help regarding something sold

supported /səˈpo(ː)ɹtɪd/ /səˈpoətɪd/ /səˈpɔɹtɪd/ /səˈpɔːtɪd/ adj
abgestützt
having supporters
unterstützt
helped or aided

supporter /səˈpɔɹ.tɚ/ /səˈpɔː.tə/ n
Anhänger Unterstützer
Person who supports, an adherent
Schildhalter
animal or figure that supports a shield in a coat of arms

supportive /səˈpo(ː)ɹtɪv/ /səˈpoətɪv/ /səˈpɔɹtɪv/ /səˈpɔːtɪv/ adj
förderlich stützend unterstützend
providing support

suppose /səˈpoʊz/ /səˈpəʊz/ /ˈspoʊz/ /ˈspəʊz/ v
annehmen vermuten vermeinen
conclude; believe
annehmen vermuten unterstellen
theorize; hypothesize

supposed /səˈpoʊst/ /səˈpoʊzd/ /səˈpoʊzɪd/ /səˈpəʊzd/ adj
vermeintlich
presumed to be true, but without proof

supposedly adv
angeblich
as a matter of supposition

supposition /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/ n
Annahme
assumption

suppository /səˈpɑzɪˌtɔɹi/ /səˈpɒzɪtəɹi/ n
Zäpfchen Suppositorium
medicine in the form of a small plug that is inserted into a bodily cavity

suppress /səˈpɹɛs/ v
unterdrücken
to hold in place, to keep low

suppurate /ˈsʌpjəreɪt/ v
eitern
form or discharge pus

supramolecule n
Supramolekül
organized system of molecules

supranational adj
übernational
of greater than national scope

supremacy /suˈpɹɛməsi/ n
Vorherrschaft
quality of being supreme

supreme /ˌs(j)uːˈpɹiːm/ adj
höchster oberster
dominant

supreme being n
Höchstes Wesen
deity with power over all things

supreme court n
oberster Gerichtshof
court of law representing the highest legal authority within a jurisdiction

supremely adv
äußerst
to the highest degree

supremum n
Supremum
element of a set greater than or equal to all members of a given subset

sura n
Sure
chapter of the Qur'an

surcharge n
Aufpreis
addition of extra charge

surcingle /ˈsəɹsɪŋɡɫ̩/ /ˈsɜːsɪŋɡ(ə)l/ n
Obergurt

sure /sjuːɹ/ /ʃ(ə)ɹ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃʊəɹ/ adj
sicher
certain in one's knowledge or belief
sicher hieb- und stichfest stichhaltig wasserdicht
certain, reliable

sure /sjuːɹ/ /ʃ(ə)ɹ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃʊəɹ/ interjection
sicher
of course

surely /ˈʃʊəli/ /ˈʃʊɹli/ adv
sicherlich
certainly, undoubtedly

surety /ˈʃʊəɹɪti/ /ˈʃʊɹəti/ n
Bürge
law: one who undertakes such promise
Bürgschaft
law: promise to pay on behalf of another

suretyship /ˈʃʊəɹɪtiːʃɪp/ n
Bürgschaft
agreement

surf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ n
Brandung
waves that break

surf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ v
surfen
to browse the Internet
surfen wellenreiten
to ride a wave

surf and turf n
Surf and Turf

surface /ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/ n
Oberfläche Fläche
up-side of a flat object

surface /ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/ v
ans Licht kommen publik werden
for information to become known
auftauchen
to rise to the surface

surface layer n
Oberflächenschicht
all senses

surface tension n
Oberflächenspannung
the effect on the surface of a liquid

surface-to-air adj
Boden-Luft
fired from the ground

surface-to-air missile n
Boden-Luft-Rakete Fliegerabwehrrakete Flugabwehrrakete
missile

surface-to-surface adj
Boden-Boden

surface-to-surface missile n
Boden-Boden-Rakete
missile

surfactant /səɹˈfæktənt/ n
Tensid
surface active agent

surfboard /ˈsɜːfˌbɔːd/ /ˈsɝfˌbɔɹd/ n
Surfbrett Wellenreiterbrett
a shaped waterproof plank used to surf on waves

surfeit /ˈsɜː.fɪt/ /ˈsɝː.fɪt/ v
vollstopfen überfüttern
to feed someone to excess
überfressen
to overeat or feed to excess

surfer n
Wellenreiter
person who rides a surfboard

surficial /səɹˈfɪʃ(ə)l/ /səːˈfɪʃl/ adj
oberflächlich
pertaining to the surface

surfing /ˈsɝfɪŋ/ n
Surfen Wellenreiten
sport

surge /sɜːdʒ/ /sɝdʒ/ n
Spannungsstoß Überspannung
Brandung
(nautical) swell of the sea
Aufwallung Schwall Welle Woge
sudden transient rush or flood

surge /sɜːdʒ/ /sɝdʒ/ v
steil ansteigen
to rush, flood, or increase suddenly

surgeon /ˈsɜːdʒən/ /ˈsɝdʒən/ n
Chirurg Chirurgin Wundarzt Wundärztin
doctor who performs surgery

surgeonfish n
Doktorfisch
any of many brightly coloured fishes, of the family Acanthuridae

surgery /ˈsɜːdʒəɹi/ /ˈsɝdʒəɹi/ n
Ordinationsraum
doctor's consulting room
Chirurgie
medical specialty
Chirurgie Operation
procedure involving major incisions
Operationssaal
room or department where surgery is performed

surgical /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/ /ˈsɝdʒɪkəl/ adj
chirurgisch
of or relating to surgery
precise or very accurate

surgical mask n
Mundschutz
mask worn to catch bacteria

surgically adv
chirurgisch
relating surgery

surjection /sɜː(ɹ).dʒɛk.ʃən/ n
Surjektion
function that is a many-to-one mapping

surly /ˈsɜːli/ adj
anmaßend arrogant gebieterisch herablassend hochmütig hochnäsig
(obsolete) lordly, arrogant, supercilious
barsch bärbeißig griesgrämig grämlich knurrig missmutig
irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly
bedrohlich bedrückend drohend düster finster grob
threatening, menacing, gloomy

surmise /sɚˈmaɪz/ /sɜːˈmaɪz/ n
Mutmaßung Vermutung
thought, imagination, or conjecture, which may be based upon feeble or scanty evidence

surmise /sɚˈmaɪz/ /sɜːˈmaɪz/ v
vermuten mutmaßen
to imagine or suspect

surmount /səˈmaʊnt/ /sɚˈmaʊnt/ v
überwinden
to get over; to overcome

surmountable adj
passierbar überspringbar überwindbar

surname /ˈsɜːneɪm/ /ˈsɝneɪm/ n
Familienname Nachname
name that indicates family

surpass /sɚˈpæs/ v
übertreffen übersteigen
to exceed

surplice /ˈsɜːplɪs/ /ˈsɝplɪs/ n
Chorhemd Chorrock Superpelliceum
liturgical vestment

surplus /ˈsɜːpləs/ /ˈsɝˌplʌs/ n
Überschuss Rest
excess, overplus

surplus value n
Mehrwert

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ n
Überraschung
something not expected
feeling that something unexpected has happened
attributively: that is unexpected

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ v
überraschen
do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise
cause (someone) to feel surprise

surprise party n
Überraschungsfeier Überraschungsparty
type of party

surprised /səˈpɹaɪzd/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzd/ adj
überrascht
caused to feel surprise

surprising /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ adj
überraschend erstaunlich verwunderlich
that is or are a surprise

surprisingly adv
überraschend
in a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual

surreal adj
surreal
having the intense reality of a dream

surrealism /səˈɹiː(.ə)l.ɪz.əm/ n
Surrealismus
artistic movement and aesthetic philosophy

surrealist adj
surrealistisch
of, or relating to surrealism

surrealist n
Surrealist
surrealist artist

surrealistic /səˈɹiː(.ə)l.ɪs.tɪk/ adj
surrealistisch
surreal

surrender /səˈɹɛndəɹ/ n
Kapitulation Aufgabe Aufgeben Ergeben Ergebung
an act of surrendering
Aushändigung Übergabe Übergeben
the yielding or delivery of a possession in response to a demand

surrender /səˈɹɛndəɹ/ v
abtreten aufgeben ausliefern kapitulieren sich ergeben verzichten
kapitulieren sich ergeben
intransitive or reflexive: to give oneself up into the power of another

surreptitious /səˌɹɜpˈtɪʃəs/ /ˌsʌɹɪpˈtɪʃəs/ adj
heimlich verdeckt
stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert

surreptitiously /sʌɹəpˈtɪʃəsli/ adv
heimlich
in a surreptitious manner

surrogacy n
Ersatzmutterschaft Leihmutterschaft Tragemutterschaft
surrogate motherhood

surrogate /ˈsʌɹəɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌɹəɡɨt/ n
Ersatz
Ersatz Substitut
person or animal that acts as a substitute for another
Ersatz- Stellvertreter Stellvertreterin
substitute
Surrogat Surrogatschlüssel
surrogate key

surrogate mother n
Leihmutter Ersatzmutter
woman who gives birth to a child not her own

surround /səˈɹaʊnd/ v
umgeben umringen
to encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions
umzingeln umringen
to enclose to prevent escape

surrounding /səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/ adj
umliegend
which surrounds something

surrounding /səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/ n
Umgebung
outlying area

surroundings /səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/ n
Umgebung
area surrounding someone or something

surströmming n
Surströmming
traditional Swedish delicacy made from fermented Baltic herring

surveil /sɚˈveɪl/ v
überwachen
To keep someone or something under surveillance

surveillance /səɹˈveɪ.ləns/ n
Überwachung
observation of individuals or groups of individuals

surveillance camera n
Überwachungskamera
CCTV camera

survey /səˈveɪ/ /sɚˈveɪ/ /ˈsɜːveɪ/ /ˈsɝveɪ/ n
Untersuchung
an examination
Umfrage
an examination of the opinions of a group

surveying n
Vermessung
science of accurately determining the position of points

surveyor n
Gutachter
person inspecting something
Vermesser Vermesserin
person occupied with the process of determining positions on the Earth's surface

survival /sɚˈvaɪvəl/ n
Überleben
continued existence or life
Relikt Überbleibsel Überlebsel Überrest
persistent custom or belief

survival of the fittest n
Überleben der Bestangepassten
natural selection

survive /səˈvʌɪv/ /sɚˈvaɪv/ v
überleben
person: continue to live
live longer than
object, concept: continue to exist
live past a life-threatening event

survivor /sɚˈvaɪvɚ/ n
Überlebende Überlebender
one who survives
harter Knochen Überlebenskünstler
person who is able to endure hardship

susceptibility /səˌsɛptəˈbɪlɪti/ n
Suszeptibilität
electric susceptibility
Empfänglichkeit
emotional sensitivity
Anfälligkeit
the condition of being susceptible

susceptible /səˈsɛptɪbl̩/ adj
empfindlich
especially sensitive
empfänglich anfällig beeindruckbar empfindlich störempfindlich suszeptible
likely to be affected by

sushi /ˈsuːʃi/ /ˈsʊʃi/ n
Sushi
Japanese dish

suslik n
Ziesel
Spermophilus or Citellus

suspect /səsˈpɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ adj
verdächtig
viewed with suspicion

suspect /səsˈpɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ n
Verdächtige Verdächtiger
person suspected of something

suspect /səsˈpɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ v
verdächtigen
believe to be guilty
misstrauen
distrust, have doubts about
einen Verdacht haben
have suspicion
vermuten
imagine or suppose to be true, without proof

suspend /səˈspɛnd/ v
aufheben aufschieben aussetzen
To discontinue or interrupt a function, task, position, or event
suspendieren
To halt temporarily
aufhängen
To hang freely

suspended animation n
Scheintod
temporary cessation of breathing resembling death

suspended cymbal n
hängendes Becken
cymbal that is suspended horizontally

suspended sentence n
Bewährungsstrafe
type of sentence

suspender /səˈspɛndə/ /səˈspɛndɚ/ n
Hosenträger
an item used hold up trousers

suspender belt n
Strumpfgürtel
suspender belt

suspense /səˈspɛns/ n
Hängen
condition of being suspended
Spannung
pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement
Anspannung Spannung
unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension

suspenseful adj
spannend
inducing suspense

suspension /səˈspɛnʃən/ n
Spannung
act of keeping a person listening in doubt and expectation
Aussetzung
act of suspending or state of being suspended
temporary or conditional delay, interruption or discontinuation
Suspension
state of a solid when mixed with, but not dissolved in a fluid
Aufhängung Federung
vehicle: system of springs and shock absorbers connected to the wheels in an automobile

suspension bridge n
Hängebrücke
bridge where the deck or roadway is suspended from cables

suspicion /sə.ˈspɪ.ʃən/ n
Verdacht Argwohn
act of suspecting something or someone, especially of something wrong
Verdacht
condition of being suspected
slight indication
Verdächtigung
imagining without evidence
Argwohn Verdacht
uncertainty, doubt

suspicious /səˈspɪ.ʃəs/ adj
verdächtig
arousing suspicion
misstrauisch
distrustful
expressing suspicion

suspiciously adv
verdächtig
In a manner suggesting suspicion
in a manner suggesting guilt
argwöhnisch
to a degree that makes one suspect something

suss out v
auskundschaften
to work out, to determine

sustainability /səsˌteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ n
Zukunftsfähigkeit
ability to sustain something
Nachhaltigkeit
ecological sense

sustainable /səˈsteɪnəbəl/ adj
nachhaltig
able to be sustained
able to be sustained: environmental term

sustainable development n
nachhaltige Entwicklung
development seeking to economic growth while ensuring future generations' ability to do the same, by not exceeding natural regenerative capacity

sustenance /ˈsʌs.tə.nəns/ n
Nahrung Verpflegung
something that provides support or nourishment

susurrus /ˈsu.sə.ɹəs/ /ˈsuː.sə.ɹəs/ n
Säuseln
whispering or rustling sound

sutler /ˈsʌtlə/ /ˈsʌtləɹ/ n
Marketender Marketenderin
a person who follows an army, selling provisions

sutra /ˈsuːtɹə/ n
Sutra
a rule or thesis in Sanskrit grammar or Hindu law or philosophy
a scriptural narrative

suture /ˈsuː.tjə(ɹ)/ n
Naht
seam

suture /ˈsuː.tjə(ɹ)/ v
nähen vernähen
to sew up or join by means of a suture

suzerain /ˈs(j)uz(ə)ɹən/ n
Oberstaat Suzerän Oberherr
dominant nation or state
Lehnsherr
feudal landowner

suzerainty /ˈs(j)uz(ə)ɹənti/ n
Suzeränität Oberherrschaft Oberhoheit
relation between a superior state and a subservient state

svarabhakti /ˌsvɑɹəˈbɑkti/ n
Svarabhakti Swarabhakti
epenthesis of a vowel

svengali /svɛŋˈɡɑːli/ n
Drahtzieher Graue Eminenz Königsmacher Manipulator Puppenspieler Strippenzieher
One who manipulates or controls another as by some mesmeric or sinister influence; especially a coach, mentor or industry mogul.

swaddle /swɔdl/ v
wickeln
to bind a baby

swag /swæɡ/ v
Swag
(slang) style; a fashionable appearance or manner
Beute Diebesgut Sore
burglar's or thief's booty; a boodle
Werbegeschenk
handouts, freebies, or giveaways

swage /ˈsweɪdʒ/ n
Form Formgesenk Formwerkzeug Gesenk Matrize Schmiedegesenk
tool used by blacksmiths and other metalworkers for cold shaping of a metal item

swage /ˈsweɪdʒ/ v
fassonschmieden gesenkdrücken gesenkformen gesenkschmieden kneten pressen
to bend or shape through use of a swage

swagger /ˈswæɡ.ə/ /ˈswæɡ.ɚ/ n
Stolzieren
bold or arrogant strut
Selbstbewusstsein Stolz
confidence, pride
Angeberei Großtuerei Prahlerei
prideful boasting or bragging

swagger /ˈswæɡ.ə/ /ˈswæɡ.ɚ/ v
großtun schwadronieren
to act in a pompous manner
angeben aufschneiden prahlen
to boast or brag noisily
stolzieren
to walk with a swaying motion

swaggerer n
Angeber Großtuer Prahler
one who swaggers

swagman /ˈswæɡmæn/ n
Tagelöhner Wanderarbeiter
itinerant worker

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒl.əʊ/ n
Schwalbe
bird

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒl.əʊ/ v
schlucken
to cause to pass from the mouth into the stomach
to believe or accept
to make muscular contractions of the oesophagus

swallow up v
verschlingen verschlucken
completely enclose or envelop

swallowtail /ˈswɒl.əʊˌteɪl/ n
Frack
tailcoat

swamp /swɑmp/ /swɒmp/ n
Sumpf Moor
type of wetland

swamp /swɑmp/ /swɒmp/ v
überfluten überschwemmen
overwhelm

swampy adj
sumpfig
wet like a swamp

swan /swɑn/ /swɒn/ n
Schwan Schwänin
waterfowl of the genus Cygnus

swan song n
Schwanengesang
a final performance

swanherd n
Schwanenhirt Schwanenhirte Schwanenhirtin Schwanenwärter Schwanenwärterin
person who tends, herds, takes care of swans

swap n
Tausch Tauschgeschäft
exchange
Swap
finance: derivative

swap v
tauschen austauschen vertauschen wechseln
exchange or give (something) in exchange for

swap in v
einlagern

swarf /swɔɹf/ /swɔːf/ n
Span
a particular chip or shaving
Späne
waste chips or shavings

swarm /swɔɹm/ /swɔːm/ n
Schwarm
large number of insects
a mass of people or animals in turmoil

swashbuckling adj
abenteuerlich aufschneiderisch bramarbasierend draufgängerisch prahlerisch verwegen
adventurous

swastika /ˈswɑstɪkə/ /ˈswɒstɪkə/ /ˈswɔstɘkɘ/ n
Hakenkreuz Swastika
a cross with arms of equal length all bent halfway along at a 90° angle

swat /swɒt/ n
Schlag
a hard stroke, hit or blow, e.g., as part of a spanking

swat /swɒt/ v
klatschen schlagen totschlagen zerquetschen
to beat off, as insects; to bat, strike, or hit

swath /swɑθ/ /swɒθ/ n
Schwade Schneise Schwaden Strich
The track cut out by a scythe in mowing

swathe /sweɪð/ /swɑð/ n
Bandage Verband
bandage

swathe /sweɪð/ /swɑð/ v
einhüllen einwickeln umwickeln
bandage

sway /sweɪ/ n
Beeinflussung Einfluss Macht
Influence, weight, or authority that inclines to one side
Beherrschung
Rule; dominion; control

sway /sweɪ/ v
beeinflussen
to cause to incline or swing to one side, or backward and forward
beeinflussen beherrschen
to influence or direct by power and authority
schaukeln schwanken sich wiegen
to move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock
schwenken schwingen
to move or wield with the hand

swear /swɛə/ /swɛɚ/ v
fluchen schimpfen
to curse, to use offensive language
schwören
to take an oath

swear like a trooper v
fluchen wie ein Bierkutscher fluchen wie ein Kesselflicker fluchen wie ein Seemann

swear word n
Fluch Schimpfwort Kraftausdruck
impolite or offensive taboo word

sweat /swɛt/ n
Schweiß Schwitze
fluid that exits the body through pores

sweat /swɛt/ v
sich sorgen
informal: to worry
schwitzen
to emit sweat
to emit in the manner of sweat
anschwitzen
transitive: to cook slowly without browning

sweat gland n
Schweißdrüse
exocrine gland

sweat like a pig v
wie ein Schwein schwitzen
sweat profusely

sweat lodge n
Schwitzhüttenritual
ceremony or ritual
Schwitzhütte
structure

sweater /ˈswetə/ /ˈswɛtə/ /ˈswɛtɚ/ n
Sweatshirt
knitted jacket worn by athletes before or after exercise
Pullover
similar garment worn for warmth

sweating n
Schwitzen
bodily process

sweatpants n
Jogginghose
cotton trousers

sweatshirt n
Sweatshirt
loose shirt

sweatshop n
Ausbeutungsbetrieb Sweatshop
factory

sweatsuit n
Sportanzug
two-piece garment worn during exercise

sweaty /ˈswɛti/ [ˈswɛɾi] adj
verschwitzt
covered in sweat
schweißtreibend
likely to cause one to sweat

swede /swiːd/ n
Kohlrübe
plant
Kohlrübe Steckrübe
yellow root of Brassica napus

sweep /swiːp/ n
Schwung einmaliges Drüberfegen
single action of sweeping
Gewinnspiel Tippspiel
type of lottery

sweep /swiːp/ v
fegen kehren
to clean using a broom or brush

sweep something under the rug v
unter den Teppich kehren
to conceal a problem expediently

sweeping /ˈswiːpɪŋ/ n
Fegen Kehren
The activity of sweeping.

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ adj
gezuckert zuckerhaltig süß
containing a sweetening ingredient
nett
having a helpful disposition
wohlriechend Duft duftend
having a pleasant smell
süß lecker
having a pleasant taste
süß lieblich liebenswürdig herzig
having a pleasing disposition
süß
having a taste of sugar
having a pleasant sound
lieblich süß
of a wine: retaining a portion of sugar

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ n
Bonbon Süßigkeit
sugary confection

sweet chestnut n
Marone
nut

sweet clover n
Honigklee Steinklee
Melilotus

sweet corn n
Zuckermais
corn suitable for eating by humans

sweet dreams /ˌswiːt ˈdɹiːmz/ phraseologicalUnit
süße Träume träum schön
sweet dreams

sweet flag n
Deutscher Ingwer Deutscher Zitwer Kalmus
Acorus calamus

sweet gum n
Amberbäume
tree

sweet pea n
Wicke
flowering plant

sweet potato n
Süßkartoffel Batate
tuber
Batate Süßkartoffel
vine

sweet spot /ˈswit ˌspɑt/ /ˈswiːt spɒt/ n
Sweet Area Sweet Spot Sweetspot
place which is optimum for a certain action to occur

sweet tooth n
Naschkatze Schlecker Schleckerin
someone with a liking for sweet foods

sweet william n
Bartnelke
Dianthus barbatus

sweet woodruff n
Waldmeister
Asperula odorata

sweet-and-sour adj
süßsauer
between sweet and sour taste

sweet-and-sour sauce n
süßsauer Soße
sauce in Chinese cuisine that is both sugary and tart

sweet-tempered adj
gutmütig

sweetbread /ˈswitˌbɹɛd/ /ˈswiːtbɹɛd/ n
Milken
Kalbsbries Kalbsmilch
pancreas or thymus gland of an animal as food

sweeten /ˈswiːtən/ v
süß werden
to become sweet
versüßen
to make more attractive; said of offers in negotiations
süßen
to make sweet to the taste

sweeten the pot v
das macht den Kohl nicht fett
to make a living

sweetener n
Süßstoff
food additive

sweetheart /ˈswitˌhɑɹt/ /ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/ n
Liebling Liebchen Liebste Liebster Schatz
a person very much liked or loved by someone

sweetish adj
süßlich
somewhat sweet

sweetly /ˈswiːtli/ adv
süß
in a sweet or pleasant manner

sweetmeat /ˈswiːtmiːt/ n
Süßigkeiten Süßspeisen Süßwaren
sweet delicacy

sweetness /ˈswiːtnəs/ n
Süße
Süßigkeit
condition of being sweet or sugary
pleasant disposition

sweets n
Bonbon Schleckzeug Süßigkeiten
confectionery, candy

swell /swɛl/ adj
klasse
excellent

swell /swɛl/ n
Dünung Schwell
series of waves

swell /swɛl/ v
schwellen anschwellen
intransitive: to become bigger, especially due to being engorged

swelling /ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/ n
Schwellung
anything swollen
Anschwellen Anschwellung
the state of being swollen

sweltering adj
heiß verschmachtend
hot and humid

swerve /swɜː(ɹ)v/ /swɝv/ v
abschweifen
ausweichen
to turn aside or deviate to avoid impact

swidden /ˈswɪdən/ n
Brandfeld Schwende
area cleared and burnt for cultivation

swift /swɪft/ adj
schnell
fast; quick

swift /swɪft/ n
Segler Mauersegler
bird

swiftly /ˈswɪftli/ adv
schnell behände flink
quickly

swig /swɪɡ/ n
Schluck Zug
a drink

swill /swɪl/ n
Brühe Fusel Gesöff Jauche
any disgusting or distasteful liquid
Schund
anything disgusting or worthless
Zug großer Schluck
large quantity of liquid drunk at one swallow
Futtersuppe Kaspel Schweinefutter Spültrank
mixture of solid and liquid food scraps

swim /swɪm/ n
Schwimmen
act or instance of swimming

swim /swɪm/ v
schwimmen
move through water

swim bladder n
Fischblase
fish organ

swim cap n
Badekappe Bademütze Badehaube Schwimmhaube Schwimmkappe
cap worn by swimmers

swim lane n
Schwimmbahn
division of a swimming pool

swimmer /ˈswɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈswɪm.ɚ/ n
Schwimmer Schwimmerin
one who swims

swimming /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ n
Schwimmen
human activity of moving oneself through water

swimming pool /ˈswɪmɪŋ ˌpuːl/ n
Schwimmbad Hallenbad
indoor facility for swimming
Schwimmbecken Pool Freibad
pool for swimming

swimming trunks n
Badehose Schwimmhose
a pair of shorts or briefs worn for swimming or bathing

swimmingly /ˈswɪmɪŋli/ adv
einwandfrei glatt glänzend wie am Schnürchen wie geschmiert
in a very favourable manner
fließend
with a gliding motion suggesting swimming

swimsuit n
Badeanzug Schwimmanzug
Badebekleidung
garment worn for swimming

swindle /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ n
Schwindel
an instance of swindling

swindle /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ v
betrügen beschwindeln erschwindeln
to defraud someone
schwindeln
to obtain money or property by fraudulent or deceitful methods

swindler /ˈswɪnd.lə(ɹ)/ n
Betrüger Betrügerin Gauner Gaunerin Schwindler Schwindlerin
person who swindles, cheats or defrauds

swine /swaɪn/ n
Schwein
contemptible person

swine fever n
klassische Schweinepest
pathology

swine flu n
Schweinegrippe
influenza caused by orthomyxoviruses

swineherd /ˈswɑɪnˌhɜːd/ n
Schweinehirt Schweinehirte Schweinehirtin Schweinehüter Schweinehüterin
person who herds and tends swine, keeper of swine/pigs

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ n
Schaukel Hutsche
hanging seat
Swing
music style

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ v
schwingen
music: to produce a bouncy, uneven rhythm
baumeln
to hang on gallows
schaukeln
to ride on a swing
schwingen schaukeln schwanken
to rotate about an off-centre fixed point

swing by v
vorbeischauen

swing door n
Flügeltür Pendeltür Schwingtür
door

swingboat n
Schiffschaukel
fairground ride

swinger n
Swinger Swingerin
person who practices swinging

swinging /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/ n
Swingen
sexual practice

swipe /swaɪp/ v
wischen
to interact with a touch screen
durchziehen einlesen
to slide through a reader
klauen stibitzen
to snatch

swirl n
Wirbel
whirling eddy

switch /swɪtʃ/ n
Schalter
device to turn electric current on and off
Weiche
movable section of railroad track
Switch Netzwerkweiche Verteiler
networking device
Spießrute
thin rod used as a whip

switch /swɪtʃ/ v
schalten
to change (something) to the specified state using a switch
wechseln
to change places or tasks
austauschen tauschen
to exchange

switch off v
abschalten ausschalten
turn switch to off position

switch on v
anschalten einschalten
to turn a switch to the "on" position

switchblade n
Springmesser
a folding knife with a blade which opens automatically (under spring pressure) when a button is pressed

switchboard n
Schaltschrank
electronic device
Klappenschrank
electronic panel used to direct telephone calls

switchgrass n
Rutenhirse
Panicum virgatum

switching function n
Boolesche Funktion logische Funktion

swivel /ˈswɪvəl/ n
Wirbel
piece to permit rotation

swoon /swuːn/ n
Ohnmacht
a faint

swoon /swuːn/ v
ohnmächtig werden in Ohnmacht fallen
to faint

swoop /ˈswuːp/ n
Sturzflug
an instance, or the act of suddenly plunging downwards

swoop /ˈswuːp/ v
herabschießen herabstürzen
to fly downwards suddenly
stürzen
to move swiftly, as if with a sweeping movement

sword /so(ː)ɹd/ /soəd/ /sɔɹd/ /sɔːd/ n
Schwertkämpfer
one who handles a sword
Schwert Degen
weapon

sword of Damocles /ˈsɔɹd əv ˈdæməkliz/ n
Damoklesschwert
thing or situation which causes a prolonged state of impending doom or misfortune

sword swallower n
Schwertschlucker Schwertschluckerin
person who swallows swords

swordbearer n
Schwertbrüder
one who bears or carries a sword

swordfish n
Schwertfisch
Xiphias gladius

swordplay n
Fechten Schwertkampf
fighting with a sword

swordsman n
Fechter
a person skilled at using swords

swordsmith n
Schwertfeger Schwertschmied
a maker of swords

swordswoman n
Fechterin
a woman skilled at using swords

sworn virgin n
Schwurjungfrau geschworene Jungfrau
person who has a masculine third-gender role in the Balkans

swot /swɑt/ /swɒt/ n
Büffler
one who swots
Büffeln Pauken
vigorous study

swot /swɑt/ /swɒt/ v
büffeln pauken
study hard

sybarite /ˈsɪbəˌɹaɪt/ n
Schlemmer
person devoted to pleasure and luxury

sycamore /ˈsɪkəmɔɹ/ /ˈsɪkəmɔː/ n
Maulbeer-Feige
Ficus sycomorus
Platane
Platanus

sycamore maple n
Bergahorn
Acer pseudoplatanus

sycophant /ˈsɪkəfænt/ n
Schmeichler Kriecher Speichellecker Schleimer
one who uses compliments to gain self-serving favor or advantage from another person.

sycophantic /sɪkəˈfæntɪk/ adj
kriecherisch unterwürfig
obsequious, flattering, toadying

syenite /ˈsaɪənaɪt/ n
Syenit
igneous rock composed of feldspar and hornblende

syllabary /ˈsɪləˌbɛɹi/ n
Silbenschrift
system

syllabic /sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
Silbe
in linguistics
Silbe silbenweise
of, relating to, or consisting of a syllable

syllabic abbreviation n
Silbenkurzwort Silbenwort

syllabification /sɪˌlæbɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Silbentrennung Worttrennung
division of a word into syllables

syllable /ˈsɪləbəl/ n
Silbe
unit of speech

syllabus /ˈsɪləbəs/ n
Lehrplan Lehrprogramm Studienprogramm Syllabus
summary of topics

syllepsis /sɪˈlɛp.sɪs/ n
Syllepse Syllepsis
figure of speech

syllogism /ˈsɪlədʒɪz(ə)m/ n
Syllogismus
inference from premises

sylph /sɪlf/ n
Sylphide
A slender girl
Sylphe Luftgeist
The elemental being of air

sylvite n
Sylvin
saline evaporite

symbiogenesis n
Symbiogenese
merging of organisms to form a new organism

symbiont n
Symbiont
organism in a symbiotic relationship

symbiosis /sɪmbaɪˈoʊsɪs/ n
Symbiose
relationship of mutual benefit

symbol /ˈsɪmbəl/ n
Symbol Zeichen
character or glyph
Symbol
object meant to represent another
summary of a dogmatic statement of faith
type of noun

symbolic adj
symbolisch symbolträchtig
implicitly referring to another thing
symbolisch
pertaining to a symbol

symbolically /ˌsɪmˈbɑːlɪklɨ/ /ˌsɪmˈbɒlɪklɨ/ adv
symbolisch
in a symbolic manner

symbolize /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/ v
symbolisieren
To be symbolic of; to represent

symbology [sɪmˈbɑlədʒi] [sɪmˈbɒlədʒi] n
Symbologie
study of symbols

symmetrical /sɪˈmɛtɹɪkəl/ adj
symmetrisch
exhibiting symmetry

symmetry /ˈsɪmɪtɹi/ n
Symmetrie
correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis
satisfying arrangement of a balanced distribution of the elements of a whole

sympathetic /ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/ adj
mitfühlend
of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy

sympathize v
mitfühlen
to show sympathy

sympathy /ˈsɪmpəθi/ n
Sympathie
ability to share the feelings of another; empathy
mutual relationship
Mitgefühl Mitleid
feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another

sympatric /sɪmˈpætɹɪk/ adj
sympatrische
occurring in the same territory

symphonic /sɪɱˈfɑnɪk/ adj
sinfonisch
characteristic of a symphony

symphonic poem n
Tondichtung sinfonische Dichtung
piece of music based on something non-musical

symphony /ˈsɪm.fə.ni/ n
Sinfonie Symphonie
piece of orchestral music

symphony orchestra n
Sinfonieorchester Philharmonie Philharmoniker
large orchestra that traditionally plays Western classical orchestral music

sympodium n
Scheinachse Sympodium scheinbare Hauptachse
a pattern of branching, similar to dichotomous branching

symposium /sɪm.ˈpoʊ.zi.əm/ n
Fachtagung Symposion
conference

symptom /ˈsɪm(p)təm/ n
Symptom
figuratively: indicator of something

synaesthesia /ˌsɪn.əsˈθi.ʒə/ /ˌsɪn.ɪsˈθiː.ʒə/ n
Synästhesie
neurological or psychological phenomenon

synaesthetic adj
synästhetisch
pertaining to synaesthesia or a person experiencing it

synagogal adj
Synagogal- Synagogen- synagogal
of or pertaining to a synagogue

synagogical adj
Synagogal- Synagogen- synagogal
of or pertaining to a synagogue

synagogue /ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɑɡ/ n
Synagoge
Jewish congregation
Synagoge Schule
Jewish place of worship

synapse /ˈsɪnæps/ n
Synapse
junction between neurons

synaptic adj
synaptische
junction between the terminal of a neuron and another cell

synchronic /sɪŋˈkɹɑnɪk/ /sɪŋˈkɹɒnɪk/ adj
synchron
relating to the study of a language at only one point in its history

synchronicity n
Synchronizität
Jungian psychology: coincidences that seem to be meaningfully related
the state of being synchronous or simultaneous

synchronised skating n
Synchroneiskunstlauf
figure skating in a team

synchronised swimming n
Synchronschwimmen
swimming event

synchronization n
Synchronisierung
the state or property of being synchronized

synchronize /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪz/ /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪːz/ v
synchronisieren
cause two events to have coordinated timing

synchronized skating n
Synchroneiskunstlauf
figure skating in a team

synchronized swimmer n
Synchronschwimmer Synchronschwimmerin
someone who practices synchronized swimming

synchronized swimming n
Synchronschwimmen
swimming event

synchronous /ˈsɪŋkɹənəs/ adj
synchron
at the same time

synchrotron /ˈsɪŋkɹə(ʊ)tɹɒn/ n
Synchrotron
form of cyclotron

synclinal n
Synklinale
synclinal fold

syncope /ˈsɪŋkəpi/ n
Synkope
absence of a sound
loss of consciousness
missed beat or off-beat stress

syncretic /sɪŋˈkɹɛtɪk/ adj
synkretistisch
combining disparate elements

syncretism /ˈsɪŋkɹəˌtɪsm/ n
Synkretismus
fusion of different systems or beliefs
fusion of different inflexional forms

syndesmosis n
Syndesmose
movable articulation

syndicate /ˈsɪndɪkeɪt/ /ˈsɪndɪkət/ n
Syndikat
group of individuals or companies

syndication n
Syndikation Verkauf von Inhalt Weitergabe von medialen Inhalten Weiterverbreitung von medialen Inhalten simultane Verbreitung von Inhalten
act of syndicating

syndrome /ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈsɪndɹəm/ /ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
Syndrom
recognizable pattern of symptoms or behaviours

synecdoche /sɪˈnɛk.də.ki/ n
Synekdoche
figure of speech that uses the name of a part of something to represent the whole

synecdochical adj
synekdochisch

synergetic adj
synergetisch
synergistic

synergistic adj
synergetisch
synergistic

synergy /ˈsɪnədʒi/ /ˈsɪnɚdʒi/ n
Synergie
behavior of a system that cannot be predicted by the behavior of its parts
pharmacology: interaction between drugs
Synergie Zusammenwirken gegenseitige Verstärkung
benefits from combining different groups, people, objects or processes

synod /ˈsɪn.əd/ n
Synode
ecclesiastic council or meeting

synonym /ˈsɪnənɪm/ n
Synonym Gleichwort Synonymum bedeutungsgleiches Wort
word with same meaning as another

synonymous /sɪˈnɑnɪməs/ /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/ adj
sinnverwandt synonym bedeutungsähnlich
having a similar meaning
bedeutungsgleich gleichbedeutend synonym synonymisch
having an identical meaning
synonym
of, or being a synonym

synonymy n
Synonymie
quality of being synonymous

synopsis /sɪˈnɑpsɪs/ /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/ n
Übersicht Synopse Zusammenfassung
brief summary

synsemantic adj
synsemantisch

syntactic /sɪnˈtæktɪk/ adj
syntaktisch
of, related to or connected with syntax

syntactic salt n
syntaktisches Salz

syntactic sugar n
syntaktischer Zucker

syntagma /sɪnˈtæɡmə/ n
Syntagma
syntactic string of words
sequence of linguistic units

syntax /ˈsɪn.tæks/ n
Syntax
formal rules of a computer language
Syntax Satzbau
set of rules that govern how words are combined
Syntax Satzlehre
study of the structure of phrases and sentences

syntax highlighting n
Syntaxhervorhebung Sytax-Highlighting
highlighting of source code

synthesis /ˈsɪnθəsɪs/ n
Synthese
chemistry: reaction of elements or compounds
formation of something complex or coherent
philosophy: combination of thesis and antithesis
logic: deduction from the general to the particular

synthesis gas n
Synthesegas
gas obtained by heating coal and steam

synthesize /ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/ v
synthetisieren
To be produced a by chemical synthesis
To produce a substance by chemical synthesis

synthesizer /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zɚ/ n
Synthesizer
music: an electronic keyboard instrument

synthetic /sɪnˈθɛtɪk/ adj
synthetisch

syphilis /ˈsɪfɪlɪs/ n
Syphilis
sexual disease caused by Treponema pallidum

syphilitic adj
syphiliskrank syphilitisch
relating to syphilis

syringe /səˈɹɪndʒ/ n
Spritze
hypodermic syringe

syrup /ˈsɪ.ɹəp/ n
Sirup
thick liquid that has a high sugar content

sysadmin n
Systemadministrator
systems administrator

sysop /ˈsɪsˌɒp/ n
Sysop SysOp

system /ˈsɪstəm/ n
System Ordnung
collection of organized things; whole composed of relationships among its members

system architecture n
Systemarchitektur
Translations

systematic /ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
systematisch
carried out using a planned, ordered procedure
methodical, regular and orderly
of, or relating to taxonomic classification
System
of, relating to, or being a system

systematically adv
systematisch
in an organized manner

systematics n
Systematik
the systematic classification of organisms

systematization n
Systematisierung
act of systematizing

systematize /ˈsɪstəməˌtaɪz/ v
systematisieren
to arrange into a systematic order

systemic circulation n
Körperkreislauf großer Blutkreislauf systemischer Kreislauf
part of blood circulation

systemic lupus erythematosus n
Lupus erythematodes
systemic autoimmune disease

systems analysis n
Systemanalyse
analysis of systems
range of techniques

systems engineering n
Systems Engineering
interdisciplinary field of engineering

systole /ˈsɪstəli/ n
Systole
contraction of the heart

syzygy /ˈsɪz.ɪdʒ.i/ n
Syzygie Syzygium
astronomical conjunction

séance /ˈseɪˌɑns/ n
Séance
a ceremony where people try to communicate with the spirits

tab /tæb/ v
Registerkarte Reiter
navigational widget in a GUI

tabbouleh /təˈbuːli/ n
Taboulé
Middle Eastern salad

tabby /ˈtæb.i/ n
Tabby
cat

tabernacle n
Hütte des Stifts Stiftshütte Tabernakel
Tabernakel Stiftshütte Mischkan
portable tent used before the construction of the temple
Tabernakel Hütte des Stifts
small ornamented cupboard or box used for the sacrament of the Eucharist
Laubhütte Sukka
sukkah

tabla n
Tabla
an Indian drum

table /ˈteɪbəl/ n
Tabelle
collection of arithmetic calculations
Tabelle Spiegel
grid of data in rows and columns
Tisch
item of furniture

table lamp n
Tischlampe
lamp designed for tables

table of contents n
Inhaltsverzeichnis Inhalt
organized list summarizing book or document

table salt n
Tafelsalz Speisesalz Kochsalz
salt to season food

table tennis n
Tischtennis Pingpong
game similar to tennis

table wine n
Tafelwein
ordinary wine, which is neither fortified nor sparkling

tablecloth n
Tischdecke Tischtuch
a cloth used to cover and protect a table, especially for a dining table

tableland n
Tafelland
flat region of terrain

tablespoon /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/ /ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn/ n
Kochlöffel
Australia: a spoon for cooking
Esslöffel
a large spoon, used for eating food
a unit of measure

tablet /ˈtæblət/ n
Tafel
slab of clay

tablet computer n
Tablet Tablet-Computer
a type of computer

tableware n
Geschirr
cutlery, crockery and glassware

tabloid adj
boulevardesk
relating to a tabloid

tabloid n
Boulevardblatt Boulevardpresse Boulevardzeitung Skandalpresse
A newspaper that favours stories of sensational nature

taboo /təˈbuː/ adj
tabu Tabu
excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention

taboo /təˈbuː/ n
Tabu
inhibition or ban

taboo /təˈbuː/ v
tabuisieren
avoid
ban
mark as taboo

tabular adj
tabellarisch
organized as a table or list

tabun n
Tabun
toxic nerve agent

tachistoscope n
Tachistoskop
device

tachocline /ta.ko.klaɪn/ n
Tachocline

tachograph n
Fahrtenschreiber Tachograf
checking device

tachometer /təˈkɒmətə(ɹ)/ n
Drehzahlmesser
device for measuring rpm

tachycardia /tæ.kɪˈkɑː(ɹ).di.ə/ /tæ.kɪˈkɑːɹ.di.ə/ n
Tachykardie
rapid resting heart rate

tachyon /ˈtæki.ɒn/ n
Tachyon
hypothetical particle

tacit /ˈtæsɪt/ adj
stillschweigend impliziert schweigend still unausgesprochen
Done or made in silence; implied, but not expressed; silent
implizit stillschweigend
Not derived from formal principles of reasoning

taciturn /ˈtæsɪtɜːn/ /ˈtæsɪtɝn/ adj
schweigsam wortkarg
untalkative, silent

taciturnity n
Schweigsamkeit
The state of being taciturn

tack /tak/ /tæk/ n
Wende
nautical: maneuver

tack /tak/ /tæk/ v
wenden
nautical: to turn the bow through the wind
heften
to stitch

tackifier n
Klebrigmacher
tackiness agent

tackle /ˈtækəl/ n
Angel
fishing: angling gear
Tackling
sports: attempt to take control over the ball

tackle /ˈtækəl/ v
angehen in Angriff nehmen
to face or deal with

tacky /ˈtæki/ adj
klebrig
slightly sticky
geschmacklos
colloquial: in bad taste
billig
colloquial: of low quality

taco /ˈtækəʊ/ /ˈtɐːkəʊ/ /ˈtɑkoʊ/ n
Taco
Mexican snack food

taconite n
Takonit
flint-like iron ore

tact n
Takt Taktgefühl
sensitive mental touch

tactful adj
taktvoll
possessing tact

tactic /ˈtæktɪk/ n
Taktik
action to achieve some end

tactical adj
taktisch
of or relating to tactics

tactics n
Taktik
the employment of forces

tactile /ˈtæktaɪl/ adj
taktil fühlbar
of, or relating to the sense of touch
fühlbar
tangible
taktil
used for feeling

tactless adj
taktlos
without tact

tadpole /ˈtædpoʊl/ n
Kaulquappe
toad or frog larva

tadpole shrimp n
Schildkrebs
crustacean of the Notostraca

taekwondo /ˌtaɪkwɑnˈdoʊ/ /ˌtaɪkwɒnˈdəʊ/ n
Taekwondo
a martial art

taffeta /ˈtæ.fɨ.tə/ n
Taft
woven fabric

tafsir /ˈtæfsɪər/ n
Tafsir Tafsīr Tefsir
interpretation of the Qur'an

tag /teɪɡ/ /tæɡ/ n
Tag
(Computing) Element of markup language
type of graffiti
Fangen Fange Hast'se
game
Etikett Anhänger Marke Schildchen
small label

tag along v
mitkommen
To accompany, join, or follow; to go with

tag question n
Nachziehfrage Refrainfrage
question inviting agreement

tagliatelle /ˌtæl.jəˈtɛl.i/ n
Bandnudel
flat ribbons of pasta

tahini /tɑːˈhiː.ni/ n
tahina
sesame paste

tahr n
Tahr
Asian wild goat

taiga /ˈtaɪɡə/ n
Taiga Borealer Nadelwald
subarctic zone of coniferous forest

taikonaut n
Taikonaut Taikonautin
Chinese astronaut

tail /teɪl/ n
Schwanz Schweif Bürzel Rute Sterz Stert
appendage of an animal
Schweif Schwanz
comet tail
Schwanz
slang for the phallus
rear of an aircraft
typography: lower loop of letters
Gesäß Hintern Hinterteil
tail-end of a creature

tail /teɪl/ v
beschatten
to tail

tailback n
Stau
a traffic jam

tailcoat /ˈteɪlkoʊt/ n
Frack
formal evening jacket

tailgate /ˈteɪlˌɡeɪt/ n
Heckklappe
hinged board or hatch at the rear of a vehicle

tailgate /ˈteɪlˌɡeɪt/ v
dicht auffahren drängeln fahren ohne Sicherheitsabstand
drive dangerously close behind another vehicle

tailgate party n
Parkplatz-Party

tailgating n
Drängeln zu dichtes Auffahren
driving dangerously close behind another vehicle

tailless adj
schwanzlos
without a tail

taillight n
Rückleuchte Rücklicht Heckleuchte Rückscheinwerfer
rear mounted lights on a vehicle

tailor /ˈteɪlə/ /ˈteɪlɚ/ n
Schneider Schneiderin
person who makes, repairs, or alters clothing as profession

tailor /ˈteɪlə/ /ˈteɪlɚ/ v
schneidern
make, repair, or alter clothing
anpassen zuschneiden
restrict something to particular need

tailor's chalk n
Schneiderkreide
chalk-like material used for marking alterations on fabric

tailor's dummy n
Schneiderpuppe
a simple mannequin used by tailors to fit clothes

tailor-made adj
maßgeschneidert
made by a tailor
made to specific requirements

tailor-make v
maßschneidern
to customize or create specifically
to make by a tailor

tailored adj
maßgeschneidert
adjusted by a tailor, fitted

tailpiece n
Seitenhalter
secures strings on a musical instrument

tails n
Zahl
side of coin

tailwind n
Rückenwind
a wind that blows in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship

taint /teɪnt/ v
verderben
To contaminate or corrupt something with an external agent, either physically or morally
To spoil food by contamination

taipan /ˈtʌɪpan/ n
Taipane
venomous snake of the genus Oxyuranus

tajine /təˈʒin/ /təˈʒiːn/ n
Tajine
stew originally from Morocco

taka n
Taka
national currency of Bangladesh

takbir n
Takbīr
takbir

take /teɪk/ n
nehmen

take /teɪk/ v
annehmen
to accept
nehmen tragen
to carry
aushalten vertragen
to endure
einnehmen nehmen
to gain a position by force
nehmen
to grab and move to oneself
to get into one's possession
to ingest medicine
to choose
to have sex with
to assume or interpret to be
nehmen greifen
to grab with the hands
dauern in Anspruch nehmen
to last or expend [an amount of time]
aushalten
to support or carry without failing or breaking

take French leave v
französischen Abschied nehmen
take French leave

take a bow v
akzeptieren
to accept applause at the end of a performance

take a break v
eine Pause machen
to have a short rest period in one's work

take a look v
angucken einen Blick werfen
to examine or observe

take a powder v
sich aus dem Staub machen
to run away

take a stand v
Farbe bekennen Stellung beziehen
assert a position

take a walk v
spazieren gehen
to go for a walk

take aback v
überraschen
to surprise or shock

take advantage of v
ausnutzen einen Vorteil ziehen aus
exploit
Gebrauch machen von nutzen
make use of

take after v
nachgeraten
to resemble in appearance or habit

take away v
wegnehmen
to remove something, either material or abstract, so that a person no longer has it

take by storm /ˌteɪk baɪ ˈstɔːm/ /ˌteɪk baɪ ˈstɔːɹm/ v
im Sturm erobern
To capture by means of a sudden, overwhelming attack
To rapidly gain popularity in a place

take care interjection
mach's gut pass auf dich auf
good-bye

take care v
aufpassen achtgeben
be cautious, careful
sorgen kümmern
to be in charge of something

take care of v
sich kümmern um
deal with
sich kümmern um pflegen
look after

take charge v
das Kommando übernehmen die Führung übernehmen
assume control or responsibility

take down v
herunterlassen
lower an item of clothing without removing it
abbauen entfernen herunternehmen
remove a temporary structure such as scaffolding
abhängen herunternehmen
remove something from a hanging position
remove something from a wall or similar vertical surface to which it is fixed
niederschreiben
write a note, usually recording something that is said

take effect v
wirken
to become active; to become effective

take for granted v
für selbstverständlich halten
assume something to be true without verification or proof
give little attention to or to underestimate the value of

take heart interjection
sich ein Herz nehmen

take in v
einwickeln
deceive; hoodwink

take into account v
berücksichtigen in Betracht ziehen
to consider or regard; to include

take into consideration v
berücksichtigen Rücksicht nehmen auf
take into account

take it easy v
mach's gut
farewell
entspannen
relax
nimm's leicht nur keine Hektik
relax (imperative)

take it or leave it phraseologicalUnit
friss oder stirb
accept the situation without change

take its toll v
seine Opfer fordern seinen Tribut fordern
to affect negatively

take lightly v
auf die leichte Schulter nehmen
approach casually

take off v
starten
to begin flight
ausziehen loslösen
to remove

take offense v
beleidigt fühlen gekränkt
feel and possibly show resentment

take on v
einbringen
To acquire, bring in, or introduce
annehmen auf sich nehmen übernehmen
To assume responsibility for
antreten aufnehmen
To attempt to fight or compete
annehmen
To begin to have or exhibit

take one's hat off to v
den Hut ziehen vor
to remove one's hat as sign of respect

take one's leave v
Abschied nehmen verabschieden
say goodbye

take one's pick v
aussuchen
choose

take out v
kaltmachen
slang: to kill or destroy
herausnehmen
to remove

take over v
übernehmen
to adopt a further responsibility
to assume control

take part v
teilnehmen
participate or join
teilhaben
share or partake

take place v
stattfinden
to happen

take revenge v
rächen
to avenge; to get back at

take root v
Wurzeln schlagen
to become established, to take hold

take shape v
Gestalt annehmen sich formen
take a definite form

take sides v
Partei ergreifen auf eine Seite schlagen
to join in a confrontation

take someone's word for it v
jemanden beim Wort nehmen
to believe what someone claims

take something to the grave v
etwas mit ins Grab nehmen
to never reveal a secret to one's death

take the bait v
auf den köder anbeißen den Köder schnappen
to nibble at bait on a hook

take the bull by the horns v
den Stier an den Hörnen fassen den Stier bei den Hörnen packen
to deal directly with a matter; to confront a difficulty

take the cake v
den Vogel abschießen
to be especially bad
to be especially good

take the liberty v
erlauben sich die Freiheit nehmen
act on one's own authority

take the mickey v
sich lustig machen über verarschen
to ridicule or mock

take the piss v
sich lustig machen über verarschen
to mock or ridicule (transitive)

take the wind out of someone's sails v
jemandem den Wind aus den Segeln nehmen
to discourage someone

take time v
Zeit brauchen
to require a long period of time

take-home pay n
Nettogehalt
net earnings of a wage earner

takeaway /ˈteɪkəweɪ/ n
Erkenntnis Erkenntnisgewinn Schlussfolgerung
an idea from a talk, presentation, etc., that the listener or reader should remember and consider
Abholspeise Essen zum Mitnehmen Mitnahmegericht Mitnehmspeise
meal bought to be eaten elsewhere
Abholrestaurant Gaststätte mit Außer-Haus-Verkauf Imbiss Restaurant mit Essen zum Mitnehmen
restaurant selling food to be eaten elsewhere

takedown n
Verhaftung polizeiliche Festnahme
a taking down: the arrest of a suspect by a police officer
zwangsweise Entfernung zwangsweise Löschung
enforced removal of material
Flachlegen Takedown Zubodenbringen zu Boden Bringen
martial arts

taken /ˈteɪkən/ adj
eingenommen ergriffen
infatuated, fond of or attracted to
vergeben
informal: in a relationship

taken aback adj
erschrocken
surprised, shocked

takeout n
zum Mitnehmen
Food purchased from a takeaway

takeover n
Geschäftsübernahme Übernahme
the purchase of a private company

talapoin n
Zwergmeerkatzen
monkey in the genus Miopithecus

talaria /təˈlɛɹiə/ /təˈlɛːɹɪə/ n
Flügelschuhe
winged sandals

talc /tælk/ n
Talk
soft mineral

talcum n
Talk
powdered and perfumed talc for toilet use

tale /ˈteɪl/ n
Erzählung Geschichte Märchen Sage
type of story

talent /ˈtalənt/ /ˈtælənt/ n
Talent Begabung
marked ability or skill
Talent
unit of weight and money
talented person

talent scout n
Talentscout
person

talent show n
Auswahlschau Castingshow Talentschau

talented adj
talentiert begabt begnadet
endowed with talents

talisman /ˈtæl.ɪsˌmæn/ n
Talisman
magical protective charms

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔːk/ n
Gespräch
conversation
major topic of social discussion
Vortrag
lecture
Unterredung Verhandlung
meeting, negotiation

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔːk/ v
sprechen reden
to communicate by speech

talk of the town n
Stadtgespräch
a topic or person discussed by many people

talk out of turn v
dummes Zeug daherreden ein loses Maul haben ein loses Mundwerk haben herumplappern
speak when not allowed to

talk page n
Diskussionsseite
place on wikis where discussion of a page takes place

talk shop v
fachsimpeln
discuss one's work

talk show n
Talkshow
TV or radio programme in which a host converses with guests

talk to oneself v
Selbstgespräche führen Selbstgespräche halten mit sich selbst reden
to converse with oneself

talkative /ˈtɑːkədɪv/ /ˈtɔːkətɪv/ adj
geschwätzig
speaking openly and honestly, neglecting privacy and consequences
gesprächig redselig
tending to talk or speak freely or often

talkativeness n
Geschwätzigkeit Gesprächigkeit Redseligkeit Schwatzhaftigkeit
the state of being talkative

talkie /ˈtɔːki/ n
Tonfilm
movie with sound

tall /tɑl/ /tɔl/ /tɔːl/ adj
hoch
of a building
groß lang
of a person

tall ship n
Großsegler

tallness n
Größe Höhe Körpergröße
quality of being tall

tallow /tæləʊ/ n
Talg Hammeltalg Rindertalg Schöpsentalg
hard animal fat obtained

tally /ˈtæli/ n
Strichliste Zähler
any account or score kept by notches or marks

tally /ˈtæli/ /ˈtɑli/ v
korrespondieren übereinstimmen
to correspond or agree
zählen
to count something
den Spielstand beihalten
to keep score
aufeinander abstimmen einspielen einstimmen
to make things correspond
abhaken markieren
to record something

tally stick n
Kerbholz Kerbstock Zählholz Zählstab
piece of wood with notches or scores

talon /ˈtælən/ n
Klaue Kralle
hooked claw

tam-tam n
Tamtam
flat gong

tamada /ˈtɑːmədə/ n
Tamada
toastmaster

tamaraw n
Tamarau
Bubalus mindorensis

tamarillo n
Baumtomate Tamarillo
Solanum betaceum
fruit

tamarind /ˈtæməɹɪnd/ n
Tamarinde
fruit
tropical tree

tamarisk n
Tamariske
shrub of the genus Tamarix

tambourine /ˌtæm.bəˈɹiːn/ n
Tamburin
percussion instrument

tame /teɪm/ adj
zahm
not wild

tame /teɪm/ v
zahm werden
to become tame
zähmen
to make something tame

tamer /ˈteɪmɚ/ n
Dompteur Bändiger Bändigerin Dompteuse
one who tames or subdues

tamp /tæmp/ v
pressen rütteln stampfen stopfen verdichten zusammenpressen
pack down
stopfen verstopfen zustopfen
plug up with clay or other material

tamper /ˈtæm.pə(ɹ)/ n
Stampfer
person or thing that tamps
Pfeifenstopfer
pipe tool

tamper /ˈtæm.pə(ɹ)/ v
einmischen fälschen herumhantieren manipulieren
alter by making unauthorized changes

tampon /ˈtæmpɑn/ /ˈtæmpɒn/ [ˈtʰæmpɔn] n
Tampon
A plug of cotton or other absorbent material

tamponade n
Tamponade
A stoppage in the flow of blood in a vessel, caused either by the insertion of a tampon or by outside constriction.
The use of a tampon.

tan /tæn/ adj
hellbraun loh lohfarben
colour
braun sonnengebräunt
dark skin

tan /tæn/ n
Sonnenbräune Bräune
darkening of skin

tan /tæn/ v
gerben walken
to turn animal hide into leather

tandem /ˈtæn.dəm/ n
Tandem
bicycle

tang /tæŋ/ n
Beigeschmack
figuratively: sharp, specific flavor
strong or offensive taste
Angel Erl
part of small instrument inserted into handle

tangent /ˈtæn.dʒənt/ n
Tangente Tangens
in geometry
Tangens Tangente
in trigonometry
Nebensache
nearly unrelated topic

tangential /tænˈdʒɛn.tʃəl/ /tænˈdʒɛnt.ʃəl/ adj
berührend streifend tangential
merely touching
nebensächlich
only indirectly related
tangential
referring to a tangent

tangerine /ˈtæn.dʒəˌɹin/ n
Mandarine
fruit

tangible /ˈtæn(d)ʒɪb(ə)l/ /ˈtændʒəbəl/ adj
begreifbar erfassbar fassbar
comprehensible by the mind; understandable
konkret
possible to be treated as fact
greifbar erfühlbar
touchable, palpable

tangle /ˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ n
Durcheinander Gewirr Chaos
complicated or confused state or condition
Gewirr Durcheinander Wirrwarr wirres Knäuel
tangled twisted mass

tangle /ˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ v
sich verstricken
to be forced into some kind of situation
verwirren
to mix together or intertwine

tangled nest spider n
Finsterspinne
spider of Amaurobiidae

tango /ˈtæŋɡoʊ/ /ˈtæŋɡəʊ/ n
Tango
ballroom dance

tangram /ˈtænˌɡɹæm/ n
Tangram
the Chinese puzzle

tangy /ˈtæŋiː/ adj
scharf
having a sharp, pungent flavor

tank /tæŋk/ n
Panzer Tank
armoured fighting vehicle
Tank Behälter
closed container for fluids
Tank
fuel reservoir
Tank Becken
open container for liquids

tank destroyer n
Jagdpanzer Panzerjäger

tank wagon n
Kesselwagen
vehicle

tankard /ˈtæŋkəd/ /ˈtæŋkɚd/ n
Krug Seidel
drinking vessel

tanker n
Panzersoldat
member of a tank crew
Tanklaster Tanklastwagen
tank truck
Tanker Tankschiff
vessel

tankful n
Tankfüllung
amount that will fill a tank

tankini n
Tankini
tank top and the lower half of a bikini

tanned adj
sonnengebräunt braun gebrannt
having a suntan

tanner /ˈtænɚ/ n
Gerber
person whose occupation is to tan

tannery /ˈtænəɹi/ n
Gerberei
place where people tan hides to make leather

tannic acid n
Gerbsäure
any of various complex phenols

tannin /ˈtænɪn/ n
Tannin
tannic acid

tanning bed n
Solarium Sonnenbank
tanning device

tansy /ˈtanzi/ /ˈtæn.zi/ n
Rainfarn
plant of the genus Tanacetum

tantalizing adj
aufreizend quälend reizend spannend verführerisch verlockend
teasing, desirable, but out of reach

tantalum /ˈtæntələm/ n
Tantal
A metallic chemical element with an atomic number of 73.

tantamount /ˈtæn.təˌmaʊnt/ adj
gleichbedeutend
equivalent in meaning or effect

tantrism n
Tantrismus
Tantric beliefs and practices

tantrum /ˈtæntɹəm/ n
Tobsuchtsanfall Wutanfall Ausraster
often childish display of bad temper

tanzanite /ˈtænzəˌnaɪt/ n
Tansanit
gemstone mined in Tanzania

tap /tæp/ /tɐːp/ n
Gewindeschneider
device to cut internal threads
Wasserhahn Hahn Zapfen Armatur Kran Mischbatterie
device to dispense liquid
Zapfhahn
spigot

tap /tæp/ /tɐːp/ v
(Ressourcen) erschließen (Vorräte) anbrechen
zapfen anzapfen
to draw off liquid from a vessel
abzapfen
to intercept communication
abhören
to place a listening device
klopfen
antippen
to operate an electronic device by tapping its touch screen
stippen
to touch something, often repeatedly

tap dance n
Stepptanz
dance

tap water n
Wasser aus der Leitung fließendes Wasser
state of having tap water available
Leitungswasser Hahnenwasser
water from a tap

tape /teɪ̯p/ n
Band
video or audiocassette tape

tape /teɪ̯p/ v
tapen
to bind with adhesive tape

tape measure n
Maßband
graduated ribbon for length measurement

tape recorder n
Tonbandgerät Kassettenrekorder
an electromechanical device use to record and play back sound

taper /ˈteɪpə/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ n
Kerze Leuchterkerze dünne Wachskerze
slender wax candle
Abschrägung Kegel Verjüngung
tapering form

taper /ˈteɪpə/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ v
verjüngen
abnehmen sich verengen sich verjüngen sich zuspitzen spitz zulaufen
to diminish gradually
abdrehen abschrägen anschrägen verjüngen verschmälern zuspitzen
to make thinner or narrower at one end

tapered /ˈteɪ.pɚd/ adj
angeschrägt keilförmig konisch sich verjüngend spitz zulaufend tailliert
narrowing to a point

tapestry /ˈtæpəstɹi/ n
Wandteppich Bildteppich Bildwirkerei Gobelin Tapisserie
heavy woven cloth

tapeworm /ˈteɪpˌwɝm/ n
Fischbandwurm Grubenkopf
Diphyllobothrium latum
Bandwurm
parasitical worm of the class Cestoda

taphonomic adj
taphonomisch
of or pertaining to taphonomy

taphonomy n
Taphonomie
the study of the fate of the remains of organisms after they die

tapioca /tæpiˈoʊkə/ n
Tapioka
starchy food from cassava

tapir /ˈteɪpiːə(ɹ)/ n
Tapir
large odd-toed ungulate with a long prehensile upper lip of the family Tapiridae

tappet n
Stößel
lever or projection intended to tap or touch something

taproot /ˈtæpˌɹuːt/ n
Pfahlwurzel
long tapering root

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ n
Teer
byproduct of tobacco smoke
substance
coal tar
Teerjacke
sailor

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ v
teeren
to coat with tar

tar with the same brush v
alles über einen Kamm scheren
characterize using the same undesirable attribute, especially unjustly

taramosalata n
Taramosalata
Greek/Turkish dish

tarantula /təˈɹænt͡ʃələ/ n
Vogelspinne
Theraphosidae
Tarantel
wolf spider

tardiness n
Unpünktlichkeit Verspätung
the state of being late

tardy /ˈtɑɹdi/ /ˈtɑːdi/ adj
langsam säumig
ineffectual; slow witted, slow to act, or dull
verspätet
later in relation to the proper time

tare /teː/ /tɛɚ/ /tɛː/ n
Tara
the empty weight of a container

tare /teː/ /tɛɚ/ /tɛː/ v
nullen austarieren
to set a zero value on an instrument
austarieren
to take into account the weight of a container

target /tɑːɡɪt/ /ˈtɑɹɡɪt/ n
Zielscheibe Ziel
butt or mark to shoot at
Ziel
goal or objective

target /tɑːɡɪt/ /ˈtɑɹɡɪt/ v
zielen
to aim something (especially a weapon) at a target

target audience n
Zielgruppe Zielpublikum
group of people

target group n
Zielgruppe
group of people

target language n
Zielsprache
language into which a translation is done

target text n
Zieltext
finished product of a translation

targeted killing n
gezielte Tötung
intentional killing

tariff /ˈtæɹəf/ /ˈtæɹɪf/ /ˈtɛɹəf/ n
Tarif Zoll
duties imposed

tarmac n
Asphalt Teermakadam
bituminous road surface

tarn /tɑɹn/ /tɑːn/ n
Karsee
small mountain lake

tarnish /ˈtɑɹnɪʃ/ n
Anlaufen Beschlagen Mattieren
oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air

tarnish /ˈtɑɹnɪʃ/ v
anlaufen beschlagen matt werden
to oxidize or discolor due to oxidation
beeinträchtigen trüben
to soil, sully, damage or compromise

taro /ˈtæɹəʊ/ /ˈtɛɹoʊ/ n
Taro Wasserbrotwurzel
Taro
Colocasia esculenta

tarot /ˈtæɹəʊ/ /ˈtɛɹoʊ/ n
Tarot
card game
Tarotkarte
individual card

tarpaper n
Dachpappe
heavy paper coated with tar

tarpaulin /tɑˈpɔː.lɪn/ /ˈtɑːɹpəlɪn/ n
Plane
Plane Persenning
heavy, waterproof sheet of material

tarragon /ˈtæɹəɡɑn/ /ˈtæɹəɡən/ /ˈtɛɹəɡɑn/ n
Estragon Bertram Drachant Dragon Dragun
perennial herb Artemisia dracunculus
the leaves of Artemisia dracunculus

tarry /ˈtæ.ɹi/ /ˈtɑːɹi/ n
Aufenthalt Verzögerung
sojourn

tarry /ˈtæ.ɹi/ v
zögern hinauszögern sich verspäten sich verzögern verzögern zaudern
to delay or be tardy
abwarten sich aufhalten verbleiben verharren verweilen
to linger in expectation of
verbleiben bleiben verweilen weilen
to stay or wait somewhere
verharren sich aufhalten verweilen weilen
to stay somewhere temporarily

tarsier n
Koboldmaki
insectivorous primate

tart /tɑɹt/ /tɑːt/ adj
scharf
sharp (figuratively)
herb sauer
with sharp taste, sour

tart /tɑɹt/ /tɑːt/ n
Tarte
pie, pastry

tartan /tɑɹtən/ /tɑːtən/ n
Schottenkaro
pattern associated with such material

tartar /ˈtɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈtɑː.tə/ n
Weinstein
red compound deposited during wine making

tartaric acid n
Weinsäure

tarte Tatin /ˌtɑɹt tæˈtæ̃/ /ˌtɑːt taˈtã/ n
Tarte Tatin
upside-down cake prepared with caramelized apples

tartrazine n
Tartrazin
food colouring

taser /ˈteɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ˈteɪ.zɚ/ n
Elektroschockpistole Taser
any stun gun

task /tæsk/ /tɑːsk/ n
Aufgabe
Aufgabe Pflicht
piece of work done as part of one’s duties

task /tæsk/ /tɑːsk/ v
Aufgabe
assign a task to

taskbar n
Taskleiste
bar on a computer desktop

tassel /ˈtæsəl/ n
Quaste
ball-shaped bunch of plaited or otherwise entangled threads

taste /teɪst/ n
Geschmack
implicit set of preferences
Geschmack Schmecken
one of the sensations produced by the tongue

taste /teɪst/ v
kosten
to experience
schmecken kosten
to have a taste
kosten probieren schmecken
to sample the flavor of something

tastebud n
Geschmacksknospe
a small organ on the tongue used for tasting

tasteful /ˈteɪstfəl/ adj
geschmackvoll
exhibiting good taste

tasteless adj
geschmacklos
having no flavour
lacking refinement

tastelessness n
Geschmacklosigkeit
quality, state, or characteristic of being tasteless

tastevin n
Tastevin

tasting /ˈteɪstɪŋ/ n
Verkostung
small amount of food or drink
Degustation Verkostung
taking of a small amount of food or drink in order to taste it

tasty /ˈteɪsti/ adj
lecker schmackhaft geschmackvoll köstlich
having or showing good taste

tatami n
Tatami
straw matting in Japanese houses

tatter /ˈtætə(ɹ)/ n
Fetzen Lumpen
A shred of torn cloth

tattle /ˈtæt(ə)l/ /ˈtætl̩/ n
Klatsch Tratsch
idle talk; gossip

tattle /ˈtæt(ə)l/ /ˈtætl̩/ v
klatschen tratschen
to chatter
petzen
to report incriminating information or wrongdoing

tattler n
Anschwärzer Petze Verpetzer Verpfeifer
one who tattles

tattletale adj
verräterisch
telltale

tattletale n
Klatschbase Quasselstrippe Quatschtüte Schwätzer Schwätzerin Tratschtante
one who gossips
Anschwärzer Petze Verpetzer Verpfeifer
one who tattles

tattoo /tæˈtu(ː)/ n
Tätowierung Tattoo
an image made in the skin with ink and a needle
Tätowieren
method of decorating the skin by inserting colored substances under the surface
Großer Zapfenstreich
military display or pageant
Zapfenstreich
signal
time to close the taps

tattoo /tæˈtu(ː)/ v
tätowieren
to apply a tattoo

tattoo artist n
Tätowierer Tätowiererin
tattoo artist

tau /taʊ/ n
Tau
Greek letter
Antoniterkreuz Antoniuskreuz Plattkreuz Taukreuz Ägyptisches Kreuz
St. Anthony's cross
Tau-Protein Tauprotein
protein that stabilises microtubules

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɑːnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ n
Spott Stichelei höhnische Bemerkung spöttische Bemerkung
a scornful or mocking remark

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɑːnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ v
Spott treiben mit hänseln verspotten
to make fun of (someone); to goad into responding

taurine /ˈtɔːɹaɪn/ n
Taurin
amino-sulfonic acid

taurokathapsia n
Stiersprung
bull-leaping

taurophobia n
Taurophobie
fear of bulls

taut /tɑt/ /tɔt/ /tɔːt/ adj
angespannt
experiencing anxiety or stress
gespannt
under tension

tautogram n
Tautogramm

tautological adj
doppelt gemoppelt redundant tautologisch
of, relating to, or using tautology

tautology /tɔˈtɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /tɔˈtɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
Tautologie
in logic
expression that features tautology
Pleonasmus Tautologie
uncountable: redundant use of words

tavern /ˈtævən/ /ˈtævɚn/ n
Gasthaus
bar

tawdry /ˈtɔːdɹi/ adj
kitschig
gaudy

tawny owl /ˈtɔːni aʊl/ n
Waldkauz
Strix aluco

tax /tæks/ n
Steuer
money paid to government

tax /tæks/ v
besteuern
to impose and collect a tax

tax authority n
Finanzbehörde Steuerbehörde
government organization responsible for tax collection

tax bracket n
Lohnsteuerklasse Steuerklasse Steuerstufe
range

tax collector n
Steuereinnehmer Steuereinnehmerin Zöllner
one who has the responsibility for collecting taxes

tax evader n
Steuerhinterzieher Steuerhinterzieherin Steuersünder Steuersünderin
one who avoids paying tax

tax evasion n
Steuerhinterziehung
illegal avoidance of tax

tax haven n
Steueroase Steuerparadies
country that levies low taxes on foreign businesses

tax office n
Finanzamt Steueramt
government-established place offering advice on tax affairs

tax rate n
Steuersatz Steuertarif
rate at which something is taxed

tax reduction n
Steuersenkung
reduction of tax rate

tax return n
Steuererklärung
report determining amount of taxation

tax revenue n
Steueraufkommen
total revenue from taxes

tax-exempt adj
steuerfrei
exempted from paying tax

tax-free adj
abgabenfrei zollfrei
exempt from taxation

taxable adj
steuerpflichtig
subject to tax

taxation /tækˈseɪ.ʃən/ n
Besteuerung
act of imposing taxes and the fact of being taxed

taxi /ˈtæk.si/ n
Taxi Taxe
vehicle

taxi /ˈtæk.si/ v
rollen
move an aircraft

taxi driver n
Taxifahrer Taxifahrerin Droschkenfahrer
person who drives a taxicab

taxi stand n
Taxenstand Taxistand
place for taxicabs to wait

taxidermist n
Tierpräparator
one who practices taxidermy

taxidermy /ˈtæksɪdɚmi/ n
Taxidermie Tierpräparation
art of stuffing dead animals

taximeter n
Taxameter
device in a taxicab that calculates the fare

taxine n
Taxin
alkaloid extracted from yew trees

taxiway n
Rollbahn Rollweg Rollfeld
road or path on an airport for taxiing

taxonomic adj
taxonomisch
of, or relating to taxonomy

taxonomy /tækˈsɑːnəmi/ /tækˈsɒnəmi/ n
Taxonomie
science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms
classification in a hierarchical system

taxpayer n
Steuerzahler Steuerzahlerin
person who pays tax

tayberry n
Taybeere
cross between the blackberry and raspberry

tea /ti/ /tiː/ n
Tasse Tee Tee
cup of this drink
Tee Teeblatt Teeblätter
dried leaves of tea plant
Tee
drink made from leaves of tea plant
drink made from other plants
cup of drink made from other plants
Jause Kaffee
light afternoon meal

tea caddy n
Teedose
box, tin, jar, or pot used to store tea leaves

tea ceremony n
Teezeremonie
detailed ritual in Japan or Asia for preparing, serving and drinking tea

tea cosy n
Teewärmer
cloth covering a teapot

tea leaf n
Teeblatt
leaf of the tea plant

tea party n
Tee-Party
semi-formal social gathering

tea plant n
Teepflanze
Camellia sinensis

tea strainer n
Teesieb
strainer for loose tea leaves

teabag n
Teebeutel
sachet of tea

teach /tiːt͡ʃ/ v
lehren
to cause to learn or understand
lehren beibringen
to pass on knowledge
unterrichten
to pass on one's knowledge as one's profession

teach someone a lesson v
eine Lektion erteilen
punish (informal)

teacher /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ n
Lehrerin
a female person who teaches
Lehrer Lehrerin
person who teaches

teacher's desk n
Katheder Lehrerpult Lehrertisch
teacher's desk

teacher's pet n
Lehrers Liebling
student perceived to be favored by the teacher

teaching /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/ n
Lehre
something taught
Lehren Lehrerberuf
the profession of teaching

teacup /tiː.kʌp/ n
Teetasse
cup for drinking tea

teahouse n
Teehaus Teestube
a cafe that sells tea

teak /tiːk/ n
Teak Teakbaum
tree

teakettle n
Kessel Teekessel
a vessel for boiling water for tea

teal adj
petrolblau
colour

teal n
blaugrün petrol
colour
Krickente Kriekente
duck

tealight n
Teelicht
small, typically circular candle encased in thin metal cup

team /tiːm/ n
Mannschaft Team
group of people
Gespann
set of draught animals

team pursuit n
Mannschaftsverfolgung
Cycling discipline

team sport n
Mannschaftssport
sport competed between two teams each with two or more players

teammate /ˈtiːmˌmeɪt/ n
Mannschaftskamerad Teamkollege Teamkollegin
one who is on the same team

teamwork n
Gruppenarbeit Kollektivarbeit Teamarbeit Teamwork
cooperative effort of a team

teapot n
Teekanne
vessel for tea

tear n
Riss
hole or break caused by tearing
Träne Zähre
drop of clear salty liquid from the eyes

tear v
zerreißen einreißen reißen abreißen
become torn
herausreißen
remove by tearing
zerreißen reißen
rend
tränen
to produce tears

tear a strip off someone v
eine Standpauke halten heftig beschimpfen herunterputzen ordentlich die Meinung sagen
scold vigorously

tear duct /ˈtɪədʌkt/ n
Tränenkanal
tear duct

tear gas /ˈtɪəɡæs/ n
Tränengas
chemical compound

tear off /teɪɹ ɑf/ /teɪɹ ɒf/ v
abreißen
to rip away from

teardrop /ˈtɪədɽɒp/ n
Träne Tränentropfen
single tear

tearful /ˈtɪə.fʊl/ /ˈtɪɹ.fʊl/ adj
tränenreich
accompanied by tears

tearjerker n
Schnulze
emotionally charged dramatic work

tease /tiːz/ v
hecheln kämmen
to comb
reizen verführen
to entice
auf den Arm nehmen aufziehen hänseln necken verarschen
to poke fun at
aufziehen provozieren
to provoke or disturb

teasel n
Karde
plant

teaser /ˈtizɚ/ n
Teaser
a short film or quote meant to draw an audience to a film or show

teaspoon /ˈtiˌspun/ n
Teelöffel
small spoon
unit of measure

teat /tiːt/ n
Sauger
feeding bottle top
Brustwarze
projection of mammary gland

tebibyte n
Tebibyte
240 bytes

technetium /tɛkˈni.ʃi.əm/ n
Technetium
chemical element

technical /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ adj
technisch Fach- fachlich fachspezifisch fachsprachlich
pertaining to the useful or mechanic arts
handwerklich technisch
relating to technique
markttechnisch
relating to the internal mechanics of a market
technikorientiert technisch
technically-minded

technical /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ n
Technical
pickup truck-based fighting vehicle

technical analysis n
technischer analyse
analysis technique

technical drawing n
entwerfen
act

technical term n
Fachausdruck Fachbegriff Fachbezeichnung Fachterminus Fachwort Kunstausdruck
word that has a specific meaning within a specific field of expertise

technically adv
eigentlich genau genommen
based on precise facts
fachlich technisch
having certain skills

technician /tekˈnɪʃən/ n
Techniker
occupation

technique /tɛkˈniːk/ n
Technik
practical aspects of a given art

techno /ˈtɛknoʊ/ n
Techno Tekkno
style of music

techno- /tɛknoʊ/ prefix
techno-
used to form words relating to technology

technobabble /ˈtɛknoʊbæbəl/ /ˈtɛknəʊbæbəl/ n
Technobabbel Technobrabbel
fake technical language used in fiction

technocracy /tɛkˈnɒkɹəsi/ n
Technokratie
a system of governance where people who are skilled or proficient govern in their respective areas of expertise

technocrat /ˈtɛknə(ʊ)kɹat/ n
Technokrat Technokratin
advocate of technocracy

technocratic /tɛk.nəˈkɹæt.ɪk/ adj
technokratisch
of or relating to a technocrat or technocracy

technodeterminism n
Technikdeterminismus
theory that technology drives improvements in society and culture

technological adj
technologisch
of, relating to, or involving technology

technologist /tɛkˈnɑləd͡ʒɪst/ /tɛkˈnɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
Technologe Technologin
a scientist or engineer who specializes in a particular technology

technology /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/ /tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/ n
Technik Technologie
Technologie Technik
the study of or a collection of techniques

tectonic adj
tektonisch
(geology) relating to large-scale movements
architektonisch
relating to construction or architecture

tectonic plate n
Platte tektonische Platte
large piece of Earth's lithosphere

tectonics n
Tektonik
study of crustal plates

teddy bear n
Teddybär
a stuffed toy bear

tedious /ˈti.di.əs/ /ˈtiː.dɪəs/ adj
langweilig lästig ermüdend langwierig mühsam nervtötend
boring, monotonous

tedium /ˈtiː.di.əm/ n
Langeweile
boredom or tediousness; ennui

tee /tiː/ n
Abschlag Tee
Abschlag
golf: ground for hitting first shots
Tee
golf: peg

tee off v
abschlagen
golf: to hit the first shot of a jole

teem /tiːm/ v
wimmeln
overflowing with

teenager /ˈtiːnˌeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ n
Jugendlicher Jugendliche
person aged between thirteen and nineteen

teepee /ˈtiːpi/ n
Tipi
cone-shaped tent

teeter /ˈtitəɹ/ /ˈtiːtə/ v
schwanken sich winden taumeln wankeln
tilt back and forth on an edge

teeter-totter n
Wippe
seesaw

teethe /tiːð/ v
zahnen
grow teeth

teething /ˈtiðɪŋ/ /ˈtiːðɪŋ/ n
Zahndurchbruch Zahnen
eruption of milk teeth

teething troubles /ˈtiðɪŋ ˈtɹʌb(ə)lz/ /ˈtiːðɪŋ ˈtɹʌb(ə)lz/ n
Kinderkrankheiten
problems that are expected with any new and untried product, venture, etc.

teetotal adj
gänzlich enthaltsam völlig abstinent
abstinent from alcohol

teetotaler /ˈtitoʊtəlɚ/ /ˈtiːtəʊtələ/ n
Abstinenzler Antialkoholiker Temperenzler Abstinent Abstinentin Abstinenzlerin
person who completely abstains from alcohol

teetotaller /ˈtitoʊtəlɚ/ /ˈtiːtəʊtələ/ n
Abstinenzler Abstinenzlerin Antialkoholiker Antialkoholikerin Temperenzler Abstinent
person who completely abstains from alcohol

teff /tɛf/ n
Teff Zwerghirse
grass

tektite n
Tektit
a glassy object formed from a meteor hitting the earth

telamon /ˈtɛləməʊn/ n
Atlant Atlas Telamon
male figure as pillar

telco /ˈtɛlˌkəʊ/ n
Telefongesellschaft
telephone company

tele- prefix
fern-
over a distance

telecommunication n
Telekommunikation
science and technology of communication over distance

telecommuting n
Telearbeit Homeoffice
practice of using telecommunications technology to work from a remote location

telega n
Telege
a simple four-wheeled Russian cart without springs

telegenic adj
telegen
having an appearance and exhibiting qualities attractive to television viewers

telegram /ˈtɛləˌɡɹæm/ n
Telegramm
message sent by telegraph

telegraph /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/ n
Telegraf
apparatus, or a process, for communicating

telegraph /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/ v
depeschieren telegrafieren
to send a message by telegraph

telegraph post n
Leitungsmast Telegraphenmast
pole that carries telephone lines

telegrapher n
Telegrafist Telegrafistin Telegraphist Telegraphistin
a telegraph operator

telegraphic adj
telegrafisch telegraphisch
of, or relating to the telegraph

teleheating n
Fernwärme
supply of heat from a central source to a group of buildings

telekinesis /ˌtɛləkɪˈniːsɪs/ n
Telekinese
ability to move objects with the power of one's thoughts

telemarketer n
Telefonverkäufer Telefonverkäuferin
someone who sells products or services by making unsolicited telephone calls

telemarketing n
Telefonverkauf Telemarketing
selling products or services by making calls to potential customers

telemetry n
Telemetrie
the science, and associated technology, of automatic recording

telepath n
Telepath
person with telepathic ability

telepathic /ˌtɛlɪˈpæθɪk/ adj
telepathisch
of, relating to, or using telepathy

telepathy /tɛˈlɛpəθi/ n
Telepathie Gedankenlesen Gedankenübertragung
communication by psychic means

telephone /ˈtɛləfoʊn/ /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/ n
Telefon Fernsprecher Telephon
a device used for two-way talking with other people

telephone /ˈtɛləfoʊn/ /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/ v
telefonieren anrufen
to call someone

telephone booth n
Telefonzelle
a small enclosure housing a public telephone

telephone call n
Anruf
connection
Telefongespräch Telefonat
conversation

telephone conference n
Telefonkonferenz
conference held by telephone

telephone directory n
Telefonbuch
a listing of telephone subscribers

telephone number n
Telefonnummer
digits assigned to a telephone

telephone operator n
Telefonist Telefonistin
a person who operates a telephone switchboard
a person who provides assistance in establishing a connection, or who provides information or takes messages via the telephone

telephone pole n
Telefonmast
utility pole that supports telephone lines

telephonic adj
telefonisch
of or relating to telephony

teleport /ˈtɛləpɔː(ɹ)t/ v
teleportieren
move an object by teleportation
travel without physically crossing distance

teleportation n
Teleportation
process of moving matter from one point to another

teleprompter /ˈtɛləˌpɹɑmptəɹ/ n
Prompter
device that displays scrolling text

telescope /ˈtɛləˌskoʊp/ /ˈtɛlɪskəʊp/ n
Teleskop Fernrohr
optical instrument that magnifies

telescopic sight n
Zielfernrohr
aiming device

telescopy n
Telescopie

teletype n
Fernschreiber
teleprinter

televangelist n
Fernsehprediger Fernsehevangelist Fernsehevangelistin Fernsehpredigerin TV-Evangelist TV-Evangelistin
televangelist

televise v
durch Fernsehsender übertragen
broadcast, or be broadcast, by television

television /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/ n
Fernseher Fernsehapparat Glotze
device for receiving television signals
Fernsehen Television
medium
Fernsehen Fernseher
program broadcasting

television channel n
Fernsehkanal Kanal
a specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television

television program n
Fernsehprogramm
The content of an individual television broadcasting.

television show n
Fernsehsendung Fernsehshow
live or recorded TV broadcast or program

television station n
Fernsehsender
studio from where a television channel is broadcasted

televoting n
Teleabstimmung Telefonabstimmung Televoting
a form of advertising

telex /tɛlɛks/ n
Telex
telex

telicity /tiːˈlɪsɪti/ n
Telizität
presenting an action or event as complete

tell /tɛl/ v
auseinanderhalten unterscheiden
to discern, notice, identify or distinguish
sagen
to instruct
to say
erzählen sagen
to pass information

tell off v
abzählen aufzählen durchzählen zählen
to count members of a sequence, enumerate
Vorhaltungen machen Vorwürfe machen abkanzeln abmahnen ausschimpfen einen Verweis erteilen
to rebuke

tell on v
verpetzen
to tell someone that someone else has done something wrong

tell tales out of school v
aus dem Nähkästchen plaudern
reveal confidential or sensitive information

teller /ˈtɛlə/ /ˈtɛləɹ/ n
Bankangestellte Bankangestellter
bank clerk who receives and pays out money
Wahlhelfer Wahlhelferin
person who counts the votes in an election
Erzähler Erzählerin
person who tells stories

telltale adj
enthüllend verräterisch

telltale n
Kontrolleinrichtung
engineering: contrivance for indicating or recording something
Fadensonde
nautical: yarn that indicates relative direction of airflow
Petze Petzer Petzerin
one who divulges private information
Anzeige Hinweis
something that serves to reveal

tellurian /tɛˈl(j)ʊ.ɹi.ən/ /tɛˈljʊə.ɹɪ.ən/ adj
tellurisch
of or relating to the earth; inhabiting planet Earth

telluride n
Tellurid
binary compound of tellurium

tellurium /tɪˈljʊəɹiəm/ n
Tellur
chemical element

telly /ˈtɛli/ n
Glotze Fernseher
television set

telophase n
Telophase
final stage of mitosis or meiosis

temerity /təˈmɛɹəti/ /tɪˈmɛɹəti/ n
Kühnheit Unbesonnenheit Verwegenheit
reckless boldness

temp /tɛmp/ n
Leiharbeiter Leiharbeiterin
temporary employee

tempeh /ˈtɛmpeɪ/ n
Tempeh
food

temper /ˈtɛmpə/ /ˈtɛmpɚ/ n
Anlassen Ausheizen
heat treatment
Laune
state of mind
Gereiztheit Laune Temperament
tendency to be of a certain type of mood

temper /ˈtɛmpə/ /ˈtɛmpɚ/ v
mäßigen
to moderate or control

tempera /ˈtɛmpəɹə/ n
Tempera
painting medium, artistic technique

temperament /ˈtɛmpəɹəmənt/ n
Temperament Charakter Veranlagung
a person's normal manner of thinking, behaving or reacting
Temperament
a tendency to become irritable or angry
Stimmung
the altering of certain intervals from their correct values in order to improve the moving from key to key

temperance n
Mäßigkeit Mäßigung
Tarot card
Mäßigung
habitual moderation
Mäßigung Enthaltsamkeit Mäßigkeit im Alkoholgenuss Temperenz
moderation of passion

temperate /ˈtɛmpəɹət/ adj
gemäßigt
moderate; not excessive heat, climate
zurückhaltend
not marked with passion

temperate zone n
gemäßigte Zone
region between the tropics and the polar region

temperately adv
maßvoll
In a thoughtfully measured or regulated manner, eschewing extremes.

temperature /ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/ n
Temperatur
a measure of cold or heat
the temperature of the immediate environment
in thermodynamics
erhöhte Temperatur
elevated body temperature

temperature coefficient n
Temperaturbeiwert Temperaturkoeffizient
physical coefficient

tempest /ˈtɛmpəst/ n
Sturm
storm

tempest in a teapot n
Sturm im Wasserglas
big fuss made in a small context

template /ˈtɛmplɪt/ n
Vorlage
generic model
Vorlage Schablone
physical object

template method n
Schablonenmethode

template method pattern n
Schablonenmethode

temple /ˈtɛmp(ə)l/ n
Tempel
place of worship
Schläfe
region of skull

tempo /ˈtɛm.pəʊ/ n
Tempo
music: number of beats per minute
frequency or rate

temporal /ˈtɛm.pəɹ.əl/ adj
temporär
(euphemistic for) lasting a short time only
temporär vorübergehend zeitweilig
of limited time
diesseitig weltlich
of or relating to the material world
zeitlich temporal
of or relating to time
Schläfen-
of the temples of the head

temporal /ˈtɛm.pəɹ.əl/ n
Schläfen
temples of the head

temporal bone n
Schläfenbein
either of two compound bones at the sides of the skull

temporarily /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/ adv
temporär zeitweise
vorübergehend
for a limited period of time

temporary /ˈtɛmpəɹəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/ adj
vorübergehend temporär zeitweilig
for a limited time, ephemeral, not constant

temporomandibular joint n
Kiefergelenk
the joint on either side of the human head where the jaw (mandible) meets the skull (at the temporal bone)

temporomandibular joint dysfunction n
Kiefergelenkserkrankung
an umbrella term covering pain and dysfunction of the muscles of mastication and the temporomandibular joints

tempt /tɛmpt/ v
locken
to attract, allure
in Versuchung führen versuchen
to provoke someone to do wrong

temptation /tɛmpˈteɪʃən/ n
Versuchung Verführung
act of tempting
Versuchung
condition of being tempted

tempter n
Verführer Versucher
Someone that tempts

tempting /ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/ adj
attraktiv verführerisch verlockend
attractive, appealing, enticing
einladend reizend verführerisch verlockend
seductive, alluring, inviting

temptress n
Verführerin
An alluring woman who seduces or exploits men

tempura /ˈtɛmpʊɹə/ n
Tempura
dish made by deep-frying food in a light batter

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ n
Zehn zehn
the number following nine

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ numeral
zehn
the cardinal number occurring after 9 and before 11

ten million numeral
zehn Millionen
10,000,000

ten o'clock n
zehn Uhr
the start of the eleventh hour

ten past n
zehn nach eins
ten past one

ten thousand numeral
zehntausend
10,000

ten to n
zehn vor zwei
example: ten to two
zehn vor
ten minutes before the next hour

ten-thousandth adj
zehntausendste
the ordinal form of the number ten thousand

ten-thousandth n
Zehntausendstel
one of ten thousand equal parts of a whole

tenable /ˈtɛn.ə.bəl/ adj
verteidigungsfähig
of a defensive structure: capable of being defended
haltbar
of a theory, argument etc: capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded

tenacious /təˈneɪʃəs/ adj
klebrig fest haftend festklebend
clinging to an object or surface; adhesive
gedächtnisstark
having a good memory; retentive
zusammenhaftend
holding together; cohesive
beharrlich hartnäckig
unwilling to yield from a point of view etc; dogged

tenacity /təˈnæs.ɪ.ti/ /təˈnæsəti/ n
Beharrlichkeit Zähigkeit
quality or state of being tenacious

tenancy n
Mietverhältnis
occupancy of property, etc.

tenancy in common n
Miteigentum Miteigentum nach Bruchteilen

tenant /ˈtɛ.nənt/ n
Besitzer Eigentümer
law: one who holds property
Mieter Bewohner
occupant
Pächter Mieter
one who pays a fee in return for the use of land, etc.

tenant /ˈtɛ.nənt/ v
mieten
to hold as, or be, a tenant

tenant farmer n
Landpächter
a person who farms land rented from a landlord

tench /tɛnt͡ʃ/ n
Schleie
species of freshwater game fish

tend /tɛnd/ v
tendieren zu
to be probable or likely
sorgen für
to look after

tendency /ˈtɛndənsi/ n
Tendenz
likelihood of behaving in a particular way

tendentious adj
tendenziös
biased opinion
slanted

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ adj
empfindlich weich
zart liebevoll zärtlich lieb
fond, loving, gentle, sweet
zart empfindlich sensibel
sensitive or painful
zart nachgiebig
soft and easily chewed

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ n
Andienung
law: an offer to buy or sell something
Zahlungsmittel
means of payment

tenderloin n
Filet Lende Mürbebraten
tenderest part of a loin of meat

tenderloin steak n
Rindfilet Rindschnitte
Any of several steaks cut from the tenderest part of the loin of beef

tenderness /ˈtɛn.də.nɪs/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs/ n
Zärtlichkeit
a tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings

tendon /ˈtɛndən/ n
Sehne
tough band of inelastic fibrous tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment

tendril /ˈtɛn.dɹəl/ n
Ranke
thin, spirally coiling stem

tenebrous /ˈtɛ.nə.bɹəs/ /ˈtɛ.nɪ.bɹəs/ adj
Schatten düster
dark and gloomy

tenement n
Mietshaus Mietskaserne Wohnungsblock
a building that is rented to multiple tenants, especially a low-rent, run-down one

tenet /ˈtɛnɪt/ n
Grundsatz Dogma Glaubenssatz Grundregel Theorem
an opinion, belief or principle

tenner /tɛnə(ɹ)/ n
Zehner
note worth ten basic units of currency

tennessine /ˈtɛn.əˌsiːn/ n
Tenness
chemical element with atomic number 117

tennis /ˈtɛ.nɪs/ n
Tennis
sport played by two or four players with strung racquets

tennis ball n
Tennisball
ball for tennis

tennis court n
Tennisplatz
surface on which tennis is played

tennis elbow n
Tennisarm Tennisellenbogen
inflammation

tennis player n
Tennisspieler Tennisspielerin
a person who plays tennis

tennis racket n
Tennisschläger
tennis bat

tenon n
Zapfen

tenor /tɛnə(ɹ)/ n
Tenor
musical performer
musical range
(archaic) musical part or section
tone

tenor clef n
Tenorschlüssel

tense /tɛns/ adj
gespannt straff
pulled taut
gespannt angespannt verkrampft
showing stress or strain

tense /tɛns/ n
Tempus Zeit
verb forms distinguishing time

tense /tɛns/ v
spannen
make or become tense

tension /ˈtɛnʃən/ n
Spannung
psychological state
state of an elastic object
voltage

tensor n
Tensor
(mathematics, physics) function of several variables
(mathematics, physics) image of a tuple under a tensor product map
(mathematics, physics) matrix of matrices

tensor product n
Tensorprodukt
bilinear operation

tensorial adj
tensoriell

tent /tɛnt/ /tɪnt/ n
Zelt
portable lodge

tent peg n
Hering Erdnagel Zelthering
peg, to hold a rope that supports a tent

tentacle /ˈtɛntəkəl/ n
Tentakel
elongated, boneless, flexible appendage

tentative /ˈtɛntətɪv/ adj
vorläufig Probe- Versuch Vor- experimentell probierend
of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental
vorläufig provisorisch tastend tentativ unverbindlich vorsichtig
uncertain

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ adj
zehnte
ordinal form of ten

tenthly adv
zehntens
in the tenth place

tentpole n
Zeltstange
pole used to hold up a tent

tenuous /ˈtɛn.juː.əs/ adj
angreifbar dürftig nicht stichhaltig schwach unbedeutend unwesentlich
insubstantial
heikel dünn dürftig fein klein nicht stichhaltig
thin in substance or consistency

tenure /ˈtɛn.jɚ/ /ˈtɛn.jʊə/ n
Amtszeit
period of time possessed
Besitzanspruch Besitztitel
right to hold land
Bekleidung Innehaben
status of having a permanent post
Besitz
status of possessing a thing or an office

tepid /ˈtɛpɪd/ adj
lauwarm
lukewarm
lau
uninterested

tequila /ˌtəˈkiː.lə/ n
Tequila
liquor

tera- /ˈtɛ.ɹə/ prefix
tera-
SI prefix

terabyte n
Terabyte
1,000,000,000,000 bytes

terawatt n
Terawatt
one million million ( 1012 ) watts, abbreviated as TW

terawatt-hour n
Terawattstunde
unit of electrical energy

terbium /ˈtɜːɹbiəm/ n
Terbium
chemical element

terbuthylazine n
Terbuthylazin
selective herbicide

terebinth n
Terpentin-Pistazie Terebinthe
a Mediterranean tree

terephthalic acid n
Terephthalsäure
benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid

teriyaki /ˌteɹiˈjɐːki/ /ˌtɛɹiˈjɑki/ /ˌtɛɹɪˈjɑːkɪ/ n
Teriyaki
a cooking technique
Teriyaki-Sauce Teriyaki-Soße
a sweet soy sauce marinade

term /tɜːm/ /tɝm/ n
Klausel
limitation, restriction or regulation
Term Begriff
one of the addends in a sum or in another mathematical operation
Amtszeit Gefängnisstrafe Haftstrafe
period in office or prison
Frist
period of time, time limit
Begriff Terminus Bezeichnung
word or phrase, especially one from a specialised area of knowledge

term of address n
Anrede Anredeform
word or phrase used to address or refer to someone

term of endearment n
Kosewort
word, phrase, or nickname expressing affection

terminal /ˈtɚmɪnəl/ n
Terminal
airport building
computer program that emulates a terminal
device for entering data into a computer
Bahnhof
railway station

terminal hair n
Terminalhaar
thick, dark body hair

terminally ill adj
todkrank
having an incurable condition that will lead to death

terminate /ˈtɝmɪneɪt/ v
abbrechen terminieren
to end incompletely
entlassen
to end the employment contract

termination /tɚmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
Endung
the last part (or morpheme) of a word
Kündigung
the process of firing an employee
Abbruch Kündigung
the process of terminating or the state of being terminated

terminator /ˈtəː.mɪ.neɪ.tə/ /ˈtɝ.mɪ.neɪ.dɚ/ n
Terminator
an AI machine in science fiction
Nachtlinie Tag-Nacht-Grenze
the line between the day side and the night side

terminology /ˌtɚməˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌtɜːməˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ n
Terminologie
doctrine of terms
Terminologie Fachsprache
terms used in any business, art, etc

terminus n
Endstation
end point of a transport system

termite /ˈtɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ n
Termite
insect

terms and conditions n
Nutzungsbedingungen
legal restriction on use

tern /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ n
Seeschwalbe Meerschwalbe
bird of family Sternidae

ternary adj
ternär

terra incognita n
Terra incognita unbekanntes Land
unknown land

terrace /ˈtɛɹəs/ n
Terrasse
platform that extends outwards from a building
Terrasse Ackerterrasse Reisterrasse
raised, flat-topped bank of earth with sloping sides
Dachterrasse
roof of a building, especially if accessible to the residents
Häuserflucht Häuserreihe Reihenhausstraße Reihenhausviertel
row of connected residential houses
Stehplätze Stehtribüne
standing area at a football ground

terracotta /ˌtɛɹəˈkɒtə/ n
Terrakotta
hard red-brown earthenware

terraform v
terraformen
transform into one having the characteristics of Earth

terraforming n
Terraforming
planetary engineering

terrain n
Gelände Land Terrain
area

terramare /ˌtɛɹəˈmɑːɹɪ/ n
Terramare
prehistoric settlements of the Po valley

terrarium /tɘ.ˈɹiəɹ.i.ɘm/ /tə.ˈɹeːɹ.i.əm/ /tə.ˈɹɛəɹ.ɪ.əm/ /tə.ˈɹɛɹ.i.əm/ n
Terrarium
A partially enclosed glass container for displaying plants
an enclosure where very small animals are displayed

terrestrial /təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/ adj
erdähnlich terrestrisch
astronomy: being composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals
Land
living or growing on land; not aquatic
irdisch terrestrisch
of, relating to, or inhabiting the Earth or its inhabitants

terrestrial planet n
erdähnlicher Planet
Any planet of the solar system or any exoplanet which is Earth-like

terrible /ˈtɛ.ɹə.bl̩/ adv
schrecklich
dreadful; causing alarm or fear
furchtbar
unpleasant
furchtbar miserabel
very bad

terribly /ˈtɛɹ.ɪ.bli/ adv
furchtbar
very; extremely

terrier n
Terrier
dog

terrific /təˈɹɪfɪk/ adj
fantastisch grandios großartig hervorragend irre riesig
frighteningly good
furchtbar fürchterlich grauenhaft schrecklich
frightful or very unpleasant
fulminant gewaltig irre rasant sagenhaft
great or intense
furchtbar fürchterlich grauenvoll schreckeinjagend schrecklich
terrifying

terrified /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪd/ adj
erschrocken verängstigt
extremely frightened

terrify /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ/ v
erschrecken
to frighten greatly; to fill with terror

terrine /təˈɹin/ n
Terrine
dish
pâté

territorial /ˌtɛ.ɹɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ adj
territorial
of, relating to, or restricted to a specific geographic area, or territory

territorial integrity n
territoriale Integrität
principle that a state’s borders are sacrosanct

territorial waters n
Küstenmeer Hoheitsgewässer
belt of coastal waters

territory /ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/ n
Revier
area which an animal defends
Territorium Gebiet
large tract of land

terror /ˈtɛɚ/ /ˈtɛɹə/ /ˈtɛɹɚ/ n
Schrecken Grauen schreckliche Furcht
extreme fear
Terror
something causing fear

terrorism /ˈtɛɹəɹɪzəm/ n
Terrorismus
use of terror as a means of coercion

terrorist /ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/ n
Terrorist Terroristin
person who uses terror as a weapon in a political struggle

terrorist camp n
Terrorcamp Terrorlager
training camp teaching terrorism

terrorize /ˈtɛɹəɹaɪz/ v
terrorisieren
fill with terror

terrorstricken adj
zu Tode erschrocken
utterly terrified

terry cloth n
Frottee
cotton fabric

terse /tɜːs/ /tɝːs/ adj
kurz angebunden wortkarg
abruptly or brusquely short
knapp markig prägnant
brief, concise, to the point

tersely adv
gedrängt knapp konzis prägnant
In a brief, concise, or to the point manner

tertiary /ˈtɜː.ʃi.ə.ɹiː/ /ˈtɝ.ʃi.æ.ɹi/ adj
tertiär
of third rank or order

terza rima /ˌtɛːtsə ˈɹiːmə/ /ˌtɝtsə ˈɹimə/ n
Terzine
arrangement of triplets rhyming aba bcb cdc

teschenite n
Teschenit
rock

tessellate /ˈtɛsəleɪt/ v
parkettieren tessellieren
to completely fill with multiple copies of a two-dimensional shape edge to edge
kacheln pflastern
to cover with tiles or stones

tessitura /tɛsɪˈtʊəɹə/ n
Gesangslage Tessitur
vocal range of a singer

test /test/ /tɛst/ n
Prüfung Examen
academics: examination
Probe Test
challenge, trial
Test Prüfung
product examination

test /test/ /tɛst/ v
testen

test case n
Testfall
set of conditions and variables used to test an application

test harness n
Test-Harnisch Testrahmen

test suite n
Testsuite

test tube n
Reagenzglas
glass tube

test tube baby n
Retortenbaby
baby who was conceived by in vitro fertilisation

test-driven development n
testgetriebene Entwicklung
a software development process

testament /ˈtɛst.ə.mənt/ n
Testament
document containing a person's will
part of the Bible

testator /tɛsˈteɪ.tɚ/ n
Erblasser Erblasserin
One who dies having made a legally valid will

testicle /ˈtɛstɪkəl/ n
Hoden Testikel
male sex gland

testicular /tɛsˈtɪkjələ/ adj
testikulär Hoden
pertaining to the testicles

testify v
bezeugen
to make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath

testimonial n
Abschiedsspiel
football: match played in tribute to a player
Dienstzeugnis Leistungszeugnis Referenz Testimonial
tribute of someone's service
Anerkennungsschreiben Empfehlungsschreiben Testimonial
written recommendation

testimony /ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/ /ˈtɛstɪməni/ n
Zeugnis Zeugenaussage
statement in court
Zeugnis
witness, evidence proof of some fact

testing framework n
Test-Framework Test-Programmiergerüst

testosterone /tɛsˈtɒstəˌɹoʊn/ /tɛsˈtɒstəˌɹəʊn/ n
Testosteron
steroid hormone

tetanus /ˈtɛtənəs/ /ˈtɛt̚nɨs/ n
Tetanus Wundstarrkrampf
disease

tether n
Haltegurt Leine
Ende Grenze Limit
limit of one's abilities, resources etc
Haltegurt Halteseil Leine Schnur Schnürung Spannseil
rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement

tether v
zusammenschalten
to connect a PC and a smartphone
anbinden anleinen beschränken festmachen
to restrict something with a tether

tetrabromide n
Tetrabromid
bromide containing four bromine atoms per molicule

tetracarbon dioxide n
Tetrakohlenstoffdioxid

tetradymite n
Tetradymit
mineral

tetrahedral adj
tetraedrisch
pertaining to a tetrahedron

tetrahedron /tɛtɹəˈhiːdɹən/ n
Tetraeder
polyhedron

tetrahydrocannabinol /tɛtɹəhaɪdɹə(ʊ)ˈkænəbɪnɒl/ /tɛtʃɹəhaɪdɹə(ʊ)kəˈnæbɪnɒl/ n
Tetrahydrocannabinol
THC

tetrahydrofuran n
Tetrahydrofuran
heterocyclic ether

tetralogy /tɛˈtɹælədʒi/ n
Tetralogie
A series of four related works

tetrameter n
Tetrameter
a line in a poem having four metrical feet (poetry)

tetramethylammonium hydroxide n
Tetramethylammoniumhydroxid

tetrarch /ˈtɛtɹɑɹk/ /ˈtɛtɹɑːk/ n
Tetrarch
governor of part of a country

tetrarchy n
Tetrarchie
government by four people

tetrasulfur tetranitride n
Tetraschwefeltetranitrid

tetrasyllabic /ˌtɛ.tɹə.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ adj
viersilbig

text /tɛkst/ n
SMS
a brief written message transmitted between mobile phones
Text
a written passage
a book, tome or other set of writings

text /tɛkst/ v
simsen
to send a text message to

text box n
Textfeld
widget that accepts textual input

text editor n
Texteditor
something used to edit text in computers

text file n
Textdatei
plain, human-readable file containing only text

textbook /ˈtɛkst.bʊk/ adj
lehrbuchmäßig
having the typical characteristics of some class of phenomenon

textbook /ˈtɛkst.bʊk/ n
Lehrbuch Schulbuch
formal manual of instruction

textbook case n
Schulbeispiel
real-life case that matches theory

textile /ˈtɛks.taɪl/ n
Textilie
cloth produced from fabric

textless adj
textlos
lacking text

textual /ˈtɛk.stju.əl/ adj
textuell
of or pertaining to text

textual criticism n
Textkritik
discipline for reconstructing old text forms

textuality n
Textualität

textually adv
textlich

texture /ˈtɛkstʃə(ɹ)/ n
Textur
computer graphics: image applied to a polygon
feel or shape of a surface or substance

textured vegetable protein n
Sojafleisch texturiertes Soja
meat analog derived from soy

thalamus n
Thalamus
anatomy: structure within forebrain

thalassography n
Thalassografie Thalassographie

thaler /ˈtɑːləɹ/ n
Taler
historical monetary unit

thalidomide /θəˈlɪdəˌmaɪd/ n
Contergan Thalidomid
drug

thallium /ˈθæliəm/ n
Thallium
chemical element

thallophyte /ˈθæləfaɪt/ n
Thallophyt Thalluspflanze
plant consisting of thallus only

thallus /ˈθæl.əs/ n
Thallus
thallus

thalweg /ˈtaːlvɛç/ /ˈtɑl.vɛɡ/ n
Talweg
line that connects the lowest points in a valley or river channel

than /ðæn/ /ðən/ preposition
als
Introduces a comparison

thanaka /ta.na.ka/ n
Thanaka
cosmetic

thane n
Lehnsmann
A rank of nobility in pre-Norman England, roughly equivalent to baron

thank /θæŋk/ [θaŋk] [θeɪ̯ŋk] [θæŋk] v
danken sich bedanken
express gratitude or appreciation to someone

thank God interjection
Gott sei Dank gottseidank
exclamation of gratitude or relief

thank goodness interjection
Gott sei Dank
express gratitude

thank you /ˈθæŋk juː/ /ˈθæŋk ˌju/ interjection
danke vielen Dank danke schön danke sehr habe vielen Dank haben Sie vielen Dank
an expression of gratitude

thank you very much interjection
danke schön vielen Dank tausend Dank danke sehr danke vielmals innigsten Dank
greater gratitude than "thank you"

thankful /ˈθæŋkfəl/ adj
dankbar
showing thanks

thankfully adv
Gott sei Dank glücklich
fortunately

thankfulness n
Dankbarkeit
state of showing thanks

thankless adj
undankbar
unappreciated
ungrateful

thanks /θæŋks/ interjection
danke
used to express appreciation or gratitude

thanks /θæŋks/ n
Dank Danksagung
expression of gratitude
Dank
grateful feelings

thanks a lot interjection
danke schön vielen Dank
emphatic thanks

thanks for your help phraseologicalUnit
danke für Ihre Hilfe danke für deine Hilfe
thanks for your help

thanks in advance interjection
danke im Voraus
thanks in advance

thanks to preposition
dank
because of

thanksgiving /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/ n
Danksagung
expression of gratitude

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ adv
so
to a given extent or degree
to a great extent or degree, very

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ conjunction
damit sodass
connecting a clause indicating purpose ("final")
dass
connecting a noun clause

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ determiner
jene jener jenes
what is being indicated

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ pronoun
jene jener jenes
that thing
das der die
which

that is adv
das heißt
in other words

that one pronoun
der jener derjenige
specified object

that said phraseologicalUnit
bei alledem davon abgesehen dessen ungeachtet trotz alledem wie auch immer
even so

that ship has sailed phraseologicalUnit
der Zug ist abgefahren
that opportunity has passed

that's all phraseologicalUnit
bloss
that's all

that's it phraseologicalUnit
das ist alles das ist es das wäre es
There is nothing more to the issue
genau stimmt
Yes!, exactly!

that's what I'm talking about phraseologicalUnit
So sieht's aus
enthusiastic support

thaw /θɔː/ n
Tauwetter
a warmth of weather
Schmelze Tauwetter
the melting of ice, snow or other congealed matter

thaw /θɔː/ v
auftauen
to cause frozen things to melt, soften, or dissolve
tauen schmelzen
to melt, dissolve, or become fluid

the /ði/ /ðə/ /ˈðiː/ adv
umso
indicating a result like the comparative
je + comp., desto + comp. je + comp., je + comp. je + comp., umso + comp.
the + comparative, the + comparative

the /ði/ /ðə/ /ˈðiː/ article
das der die
article
der das
stressed, indicating that the object in question is the only one worthy of attention
used with the name of a member of a class to refer to all things in that class
with a superlative
dieser
this
der
with an adjectival noun, as in “the hungry” to mean “hungry people”

the apple does not fall far from the tree proverb
der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Stamm
a child is similar to its parents

the bee's knees n
das Gelbe vom Ei
something excellent, outstanding

the bigger they are, the harder they fall proverb
wer hoch fliegt, fällt tief wer hoch steigt, fällt tief wer viel hat, kann viel verlieren
proverb

the bill, please phraseologicalUnit
die Rechnung, bitte
the bill, please

the buck stops here phraseologicalUnit
die Verantwortung liegt hier bei mir und nirgendwo anders die Verantwortung liegt hier bei uns und nirgendwo anders
statement that no excuses will be made, that the speaker is going to take direct responsibility for matters, rather than pass the responsibility to higher authorities

the coast is clear phraseologicalUnit
die Luft ist rein
there is no danger

the cowl does not make the monk proverb
Kleider machen keine Leute
superficial trappings

the die is cast phraseologicalUnit
die Würfel sind gefallen
the future is determined

the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on proverb
die Hunde bellen, aber die Karawane zieht weiter
life goes on even if some will try to stop progress

the early bird gets the worm proverb
Morgenstund hat Gold im Mund der frühe Vogel fängt den Wurm
whoever arrives first has the best chance of success

the end justifies the means proverb
der Zweck heiligt die Mittel
morally wrong actions are sometimes necessary

the finger n
Stinkefinger
obscene gesture

the fish rots from the head proverb
Der Fisch stinkt vom Kopf her
proverb

the fox may grow grey but never good proverb
der Wolf ändert wohl sein Haar, aber er bleibt, wie er war
one cannot change one's own nature

the grass is always greener on the other side proverb
die Kirschen aus Nachbars Garten schmecken immer besser die Kirschen aus Nachbars Garten schmecken immer noch am besten
the others' circumstances seem more desirable

the hell with it interjection
Zur Hölle mit
forget about it

the icing on the cake n
das Sahnehäubchen auf dem Kuchen Sahnehäubchen
something that intensifies the appreciation of something else

the jug goes to the well until it breaks proverb
der Krug geht so lange zum Brunnen, bis er bricht
a jug goes to the well

the line is busy phraseologicalUnit
die Leitung ist besetzt
the line is busy

the man n
der Mann
the best person for the job

the more the merrier proverb
je mehr, desto besser
it is more fun with more people

the night before last adv
vorgestern Nacht
during the night before last night

the one n
der auserwählte die auserwählte
person destined to save the universe or world, also called the Chosen One

the other day adv
kürzlich neulich vor kurzem vor ein paar Tagen
lately

the other way around adv
umgekehrt
same but with things reversed

the other way round adv
andersherum andersrum
in reversed orientation
umgekehrt
same but with mentioned things reversed

the pen is mightier than the sword proverb
die Feder ist mächtiger als die Klinge
more power can achieved writing than fighting

the penny drops phraseologicalUnit
der Groschen ist gefallen
understanding is reached, one comprehends

the pitcher goes so often to the well that it is broken at last proverb
der Krug geht so lange zum Brunnen, bis er bricht
the pitcher goes so often to the well

the proof of the pudding is in the eating proverb
Probieren geht über Studieren die Praxis wird es zeigen
the only real test of something is as what it is intended to be used for

the rest is history phraseologicalUnit
der Rest ist Geschichte
used to indicate that one does not need to continue a story

the road to hell is paved with good intentions proverb
der Weg zur Hölle ist mit guten Vorsätzen gepflastert
well-intended acts can lead to disasters

the shoemaker's children go barefoot proverb
die Kinder des Schusters haben die schlechtesten Schuhe
one often neglects those closest to oneself

the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak proverb
der Geist ist willig, aber das Fleisch ist schwach
achieving something is made impossible by frailty

the straw that broke the camel's back n
der Tropfen, der das Fass zum Überlaufen bringt
small additional burden which causes failure

the way to a man's heart is through his stomach proverb
Liebe geht durch den Magen
cooking food for a man is a good way to win his affections

the whole while n
immer
always

the wolf may lose his teeth but never his nature proverb
der Wolf ändert wohl sein Haar, aber er bleibt, wie er war
one cannot change one's own nature

the world is one's oyster proverb
die Welt liegt einem zu Füßen
all opportunities are open to someone

theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ /ˈθi.eɪ.tɚ/ /ˈθiətə/ /ˈθiːə.tə/ /ˈθjutɚ/ n
Theater Schauspielhaus Theatergebäude Theaterhaus
place or building

theater of war n
Kriegsschauplatz
the area in which armed conflict takes place

theatrical /θiˈæt.ɹɪ.kəl/ adj
theatralisch dramatisch
fake and exaggerated
theatralisch Theater
of or relating to the theatre

thee /ðiː/ pronoun
dich dir
Objective case of 'thou'

theft /θɛft/ n
Diebstahl
act of stealing property

theftproof adj
diebstahlsicher
resistant to being stolen

their /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ determiner
ihr ihre
belonging to them (plural)

theirs /ðɛəz/ /ðɛɚz/ pronoun
ihrs von ihnen
that which belongs to them

theism /ˈtiɪzəm/ /ˈθiɪzəm/ n
Theismus
belief in existence of at least one deity
belief in the existence of a personal, present and active creator God

theistic /θiˈɪstɪk/ adj
theistisch
of or relating to theism

them /ðəm/ /ðɛm/ [d̪ɛm] [d̪ʌm] pronoun
sie ihnen
third personal plural pronoun used after a preposition or as the object of a verb

thematic /θɪˈmætɪk/ adj
thematisch
relating to, or having a theme or a topic
linguistics

thematically adv
thematisch
in a thematic manner

theme /θiːm/ n
Theme
computing: collection of color schemes, sounds, artwork etc.
Stamm Wortstamm
grammar: stem of a word
Motiv
recurring idea
Thema
subject of a talk or an artistic piece
music: main melody of a piece of music
linguistics: topic, what is generally being talked about

theme park n
Themenpark
amusement park that has one or more specific central themes

theme song n
Titellied Titelmelodie Titelmusik
a song accompanying a program

themselves /ðɛmˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
sich selber
sich
the reflexive case of they, the third-person plural personal pronoun

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ adj
damalig
being so at that time

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ adv
damals dann
at that time
genauso gleichermaßen
at the same time; on the other hand
dann so
in that case
danach
next in order
dann danach anschließend
soon afterward

thence /ðɛns/ adv
daher
from there

theocracy /θiːˈɒkɹəsɪ/ n
Theokratie
government under the control of a Church
rule by God or gods

theocratic adj
theokratisch
pertaining to theocracy

theodicy /θiˈɑd.ɪ.si/ /θiːˈɒd.ɪ.si/ n
Theodizee
justification of a deity

theodolite n
Theodolit
instrument

theogony /θɪˈɑːɡənɪ/ /θɪˈɒɡənɪ/ n
Theogonie
origination of gods or a narrative describing the origin of gods

theologian /θi.əˈloʊdʒən/ n
Theologe Theologin
one who studies theology

theological adj
theologisch
of or relating to theology

theologoumenon n
Theologoumenon Theologumenon
theological statement which is of individual opinion and not doctrine

theology /θi.ˈɒ.lə.dʒi/ n
Theologie
study of God, or a god, or gods

theonym n
Theonym
name of a god

theophany /θiːˈɒfəni/ n
Theophanie
a visible manifestation of a deity

theorbo /θi.ˈɔɹ.boʊ/ /θi.ˈɔː.bəʊ/ n
Theorbe
theorbo

theorem /ˈθiː.ə.ɹəm/ n
Theorem Satz
proved mathematical statement
mathematical statement that is expected to be true

theoretic /ˌθiːəˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
theoretisch
concerned with theories or hypotheses
existing only in theory

theoretical /ˌθi.əˈɹɛtɪkəl/ adj
theoretisch
of or relating to theory

theoretically adv
prinzipiell rein gedanklich theoretisch vom Gedanken her
in theory

theorist /ˈθiːəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹɪst/ n
Theoretiker Theoretikerin
someone who constructs theories

theory /ˈθiːəɹi/ /ˈθɪəɹi/ n
Theorie
a coherent set of statements attempting to explain observed phenomena
a field of study in mathematics
an unproven conjecture
in logic: a set of axioms and all statements derivable from them

theory of everything n
Theorie von Allem Weltformel
theory of everything

theory of relativity n
Relativitätstheorie
special and general relativity

theosophic /ˌθi.əˈsɑ.fɪk/ /ˌθiː.əˈsɒf.ɪk/ adj
theosophisch
of, or relating to theosophy

theosophy [θi.ˈɒs.ə.fi] [θɪˈɒsəfɪ] n
Theosophie
doctrine of religious philosophy and mysticism

therapeutic /θɛɹəˈpjuːtɪk/ adj
therapeutisch
of, or relating to therapy

therapist n
Therapeut
one who provides therapy

therapy /ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/ n
Therapie
treatment of disease

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ adv
da
in existence
dort da
in or at that place
dahin dorthin
to or into that place; thither

there are phraseologicalUnit
es gibt

there are plenty of fish in the sea proverb
auch andere Mütter haben schöne Töchter
there are more opportunities available

there be v
es gibt
to exist

there is v
es gibt
third-person singular simple present indicative form of there be

there is an exception to every rule proverb
keine Regel ohne Ausnahme
every rule has an exception

there is nothing new under the sun proverb
nichts Neues unter der Sonne
there is nothing new

there's a grain of truth in every joke phraseologicalUnit
In jedem Scherz steckt ein Körnchen Wahrheit
people convey truth in jokes

there's been an accident phraseologicalUnit
es ist ein Unfall passiert
there's been an accident

there's more than one way to skin a cat proverb
viele Wege führen nach Rom
a problem generally has more than one solution

there's no accounting for taste proverb
über Geschmack lässt sich nicht streiten
people's tastes differ

there's no fool like an old fool proverb
Alter schützt vor Torheit nicht
no wisdom with age

there's no place like home proverb
Ost und West, daheim am best daheim ist daheim nichts ist vergleichbar mit dem eigenen zu Hause
one feels most comfortable at home

there, there interjection
aber, aber
used to calm somebody

thereabout adv
daherum dortherum in der Gegend um die Ecke
near that place, time, or date

thereafter /ˌðeəɹˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˌðɛəɹˈæf.tɚ/ adv
danach
after that

thereagainst adv
dagegen
within this content or context

thereamong adv
darunter dazwischen
among that or those

thereby /ðɛəˈbaɪ/ /ðɛɹˈbaɪ/ adv
dadurch damit
by that

therefor /ðɛəɹˈfɔɹ/ /ðɛəˈfɔː/ adv
dafür
for or in return for or that

therefore /ˈðɛəfɔː/ /ˈðɛəɹfɔɹ/ adv
deshalb darum deswegen
consequently; by consequence
deshalb daher also deswegen darum demzufolge
for that or this reason; for that

therefrom /ˌðeəˈfɹɒm/ adv
daher
within this content or context

therein lies the rub phraseologicalUnit
da liegt der Hase im Pfeffer da liegt der Hund begraben

theremin /ˈθɛə.ɹəˌmɪn/ n
Theremin
electronic musical instrument

thereon adv
daran
within this content or context

thereunder adv
darunter
translation

thereunto adv
dazu
translation

thereupon /ˌðɛəɹəˈpɒn/ /ˌðɛɹəˈpɑn/ adv
darauf
following that/it

therewith /ðɛəˈwɪθ/ adv
damit
translation

therianthrope /ˈθɛɹiənˌθɹoʊp/ n
Menschentier Tiermensch
any mythical being which is part human, part animal

thermal /ˈθɝməl/ adj
thermisch
pertaining to heat or temperature

thermal /ˈθɝməl/ n
Thermik
column of rising air

thermal break n
Wärmedämmung
thermal insulator between two conductors

thermal conductivity n
Wärmeleitfähigkeit
measure of the ability to conduct heat

thermal grease n
Wärmeleitpaste
fluid used to increase conductance of a thermal interface

thermalization n
Thermalisierung
The process of reaching thermal equilibrium

thermite /ˈθɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ n
Thermit
mixture of aluminum and ferric oxide

thermoception n
Temperatursinn Thermorezeption Thermozeption
sense of heat and cold

thermochemistry n
Thermochemie
the study of the thermodynamics of chemical reactions

thermodynamic /ˌθɝmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ adj
thermodynamisch
relating to the conversion of heat
relating to thermodynamics

thermodynamics n
Thermodynamik Wärmelehre
science of heat-energy conversion

thermoelectric adj
thermoelektrisch
of, pertaining to, or exhibiting thermoelectricity

thermoelectricity n
Thermoelektrizität
physics: direct conversion of heat into electricity

thermogram n
Wärmebild
image produced with thermography

thermography n
Thermografie Thermographie
practice of creating images produced by infrared radiation

thermometer /θəˈmɒmɪtə/ /θɚˈmɑmɪtɚ/ n
Thermometer Temperaturmesser Wärmemesser
apparatus used to measure temperature

thermonuclear adj
thermonuklear
of, or relating to the fusion of atomic nuclei at high temperatures

thermoregulation n
Thermoregulation
the maintenance of a constant internal temperature of an organism

thermos n
Thermoskanne
vacuum flask

thermosphere n
Thermosphäre
layer of the Earth's atmosphere

thermostat /ˈθɝməstæt/ n
Thermostat Temperaturregler
device which maintains the desired temperature

thermotropism n
Thermotropismus
thermotropic movement of a plant or plant part

thesaurus /θɪˈsɔːɹəs/ n
Thesaurus Begriffswörterbuch Sachgruppenwörterbuch
book of synonyms

these /ðiz/ /ðiːz/ determiner
diese
plural of this

these days adv
heutzutage
currently

thesis /ˈθiːsɪs/ n
These
statement supported by arguments
Dissertation Abschlussarbeit Bachelorarbeit Diplomarbeit Doktorarbeit Masterarbeit
written essay submitted for a university degree

theta /ˈθeɪtə/ /ˈθiːtə/ n
Theta
Greek letter

they /ðeɪ/ pronoun
man
one, people, some people
sie
third-person plural pronoun
er man sie
third-person singular, of unknown or irrelevant gender

thick /θɘk/ /θɪk/ adj
dicht
densely crowded or packed
plump
informal: stupid
dick
relatively great in extent from one surface to another
heavy in build
having a viscous consistency
impenetrable to sight
measuring a certain number of units in this dimension

thick /θɘk/ /θɪk/ n
mitten in
most active or intense part of something

thick as a brick adj
dumm wie Bohnenstroh dumm wie Brot

thick-billed murre n
Dickschnabellumme
Uria lomvia

thick-knee /ˈθɪk.niː/ n
Triel
bird in the stone-curlew family Burhinidae

thick-tailed bushbaby n
Riesengalago
primate of the genus Otolemur

thickener n
Bindemittel Dickungsmittel Gelbildner Geliermittel Verdickungsmittel
thickening agent

thickening n
Verdickungsmittel
a substance, usually a source of starch, used to thicken a sauce
Dickwerden
the process of making something, or becoming, thick or viscous

thickening agent n
Bindemittel Dickungsmittel Eindickmittel Gelbildner Geliermittel Verdickungsmittel
any substance used to increase viscosity

thicket n
Dickicht Dschungel Gestrüpp
A dense aggregation of other things, concrete or abstract.
Gestrüpp Dickicht Gebüsch Buschwerk
copse

thickish adj
dicklich
somewhat thick

thickness n
Dicke
property of being thick in dimension
measure
in consistency

thief /θif/ /θiːf/ n
Dieb
one who carries out theft

thief in law n
Dieb im Gesetz
high-status criminal in Russia, etc.

thieve /θiːv/ v
stehlen
commit theft

thievish adj
diebisch
Having a tendency to steal.

thigh /θaɪ/ n
Oberschenkel Schenkel
upper leg

thigh gap n
Oberschenkellücke
gap between thighs

thigh-slapper n
Schenkelklopfer
particularly humorous joke

thighbone n
Femur Oberschenkelknochen
femur

thimble /ˈθɪmbəl/ n
Fingerhut Fingerhütchen Fingerschutz Nähring Schneiderfingerhut
a protective cap for the finger
Aufnahmedose Buchse Dose Hülse Sockel
a socket used in machinery
ein Fingerhut voll
a thimbleful of something
Kausch Kausche Seilkausche
rings used in a ship's rigging

thin /ˈθɪn/ adj
dünn schlank
having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt
dünn
having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite
very narrow in all diameters; having a cross section that is small in all directions
of low viscosity or low specific gravity
dünn licht schütter spärlich
scarce

thin out v
ausdünnen
to make sparse

thin-film transistor n
Dünnfilmtransistor Dünnschichttransistor
form of transistor

thin-skinned adj
dünnhäutig
having a thin skin
overly sensitive to criticism

thine /ðaɪn/ determiner
dein
possessive determiner

thine /ðaɪn/ pronoun
dein deiner
possessive pronoun

thing /θɪŋ/ n
Sache
law: corporeal object
that which matters; the crux
Ding
penis
Ding Sache
that which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept

thing-in-itself n
Ding an sich Ding-an-sich
thing as it is independent of any conceptualization

thingamabob n
Dingsbums Dingsda
placeholder word

thingamajig n
Dingsda Dingsbums
something that one does not know the name of

thingamajigger n
Dingsbums Dingsda
something that one does not know the name of

thingy /ˈθɪŋi/ /ˈθɪŋiː/ n
Dingsda Dings Dingsbums
a thing

thinhorn sheep n
Alaska-Schneeschaf Dall-Schaf
Ovis dalli

think /θɪŋk/ [θæŋk] n
Gedanke Denke
an act of thinking

think /θɪŋk/ [θæŋk] v
denken finden meinen
be of the opinion that
denken nachdenken
communicate to oneself in one’s mind
halten für finden
consider, judge, regard something as
denken glauben
guess, reckon
nachdenken überlegen
to ponder, to go over in one's head

think about /θɪŋk ə.ˈbaʊt/ v
denken an
ponder

think aloud v
laut denken
utter one's thoughts

think of v
ersinnen sich einfallen lassen
To create in one's mind; to originate an idea through thought

think tank n
Denkfabrik Thinktank
group producing research and recommendations

think through v
durchdenken
to fully consider an action

thinkable adj
denkbar
able to be thought or imagined; conceivable

thinker /ˈθɪŋ.kəɹ/ /ˈθɪŋ.kɚ/ n
Denker
intellectual
one who spends time thinking

thinner /ˈθɪnə(ɹ)/ /ˈθɪnɚ/ n
Verdünner Verdünnung Verdünnungsmittel
liquid
Verdünner
something that thins

thiocyanate n
Thiocyanat
salt of ester of thiocyanic acid

thioether n
Thioether
analogue of an ether in which the oxygen has been replaced by sulfur

thiosulfate n
Thiosulfat
salt or ester of thiosulfuric acid

thiosulfuric acid n
Thioschwefelsäure
acid H₂S₂O₃

third /tɜjd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ adj
dritte dritter
the ordinal form of the cardinal number three

third /tɜjd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ n
Terz
interval
Drittel
one of three equal parts of a whole
Dritte Dritter
person or thing in the third position

third /tɜjd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ v
dreiteilen
divide into three parts

third country n
Drittland Drittstaat

third dimension n
dritte Dimension
quality of depth

third gear n
dritter Gang
third gear of an engine

third party n
Dritte
someone not directly involved in a transaction.

third person n
dritte Person
the form of a verb used when the subject of a sentence is not the audience or the one making the statement

third time's a charm proverb
aller guten Dinge sind drei dreimal ist Bremer Recht

third wheel n
das fünfte Rad am Wagen
unwanted third party accompanying two people on a date

third-class adj
dritter Klasse drittklassig
most inferior in quality or standing

third-class object n
Third-Class-Objekt

third-degree burn n
Verbrennung dritten Grades
severe burn

third-party adj
Dritten

third-person plural n
dritte Person Plural

third-person singular n
dritte Person Singular

thirdly adv
drittens
in the third place; third in a row

thirst /θɜːst/ /θɝst/ n
Durst
dryness
figuratively

thirst /θɜːst/ /θɝst/ v
Durst haben dürsten
to be thirsty
dürsten
to desire

thirstiness n
Durstigkeit
property of being thirsty

thirsty /ˈθɜː(ɹ)st.i/ adj
durstig
needing to drink

thirteen /ˈθɜː.tiːn/ /ˈθɝ(t).tin/ /ˌθɜːˈtiːn/ /ˌθɝ(t)ˈtin/ numeral
dreizehn
the cardinal number occurring after twelve and before fourteen

thirteenth /ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ/ /ˌθɝˈtiːnθ/ adj
dreizehnte
ordinal form of thirteen

thirteenthly adv
dreizehntens

thirties n
Dreißiger dreißiger Jahre
1930s

thirtieth /ˈθɜːti.əθ/ /ˈθɝti.əθ/ adj
dreißigste
the ordinal form of the number thirty

thirtieth /ˈθɜːti.əθ/ /ˈθɝti.əθ/ n
dreißigste
one of thirty equal parts of a whole
the person or thing in the thirtieth position

thirty /ˈθɜːti/ /ˈθɝti/ numeral
dreißig
cardinal number

thirty pieces of silver n
Judaslohn
reward given to Judas Iscariot for betraying Jesus

thirty-eight numeral
achtunddreißig
38

thirty-fifth adj
fünfunddreißigste
35th

thirty-fifth n
fünfunddreißigste
35th part

thirty-five numeral
fünfunddreißig
35

thirty-four numeral
vierunddreißig
34

thirty-nine numeral
neununddreißig
39

thirty-one numeral
einunddreißig
31

thirty-seven numeral
siebenunddreißig
37

thirty-six numeral
sechsunddreißig
36

thirty-three numeral
dreiunddreißig
33

thirty-two numeral
zweiunddreißig
32

this /ðɪs/ adv
so
To the degree or extent indicated

this /ðɪs/ determiner
dieser folgend
known (thing) about to be mentioned
dieser
known (thing) just mentioned
so ein
known (thing) that the speaker does not think is known to the audience
dieser diese
the (thing) here

this /ðɪs/ pronoun
dieser dieses diese
The thing, item, etc. being indicated

this and that pronoun
dies und das
things

this evening adv
heute Abend
during the evening of today

this morning /ðɪs ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ n
heute Morgen heute Vormittag
during the morning of today

this one pronoun
der dieser
a specified object

this time n
diesmal
now, today, on this occasion
heute in
on or near the same date (in the past or in the future)

this too shall pass proverb
es geht alles vorbei es geht alles vorüber
nothing lasts forever

this year adv
heuer dieses Jahr
during the current year

thistle /θɪsl̩/ n
Distel
plant

thither /ˈðɪðəɹ/ adv
dahin dorthin
to that place

thole /θoʊl/ /θəʊl/ n
Dolle
pin for oars

thong /θɒŋ/ n
Badelatschen Flip-Flops Flipflops
footwear
Lederriemen
leather strip

thoracic vertebra n
Brustwirbel
any vertebrae in the chest region

thorax /ˈθɔɹæks/ n
Thorax
region of the mammalian body
middle of three distinct divisions in an insect, crustacean or arachnid body

thorium /ˈθɔːɹiəm/ n
Thorium
chemical element

thorn /θɔɹn/ /θɔːn/ n
Dorn
sharp protective spine of a plant

thorn in someone's side n
jemandem ein Dorn im Auge sein
thorn in someone's side

thorn in the flesh n
Stachel im Fleisch
persistent difficulty

thornbush n
Dornbusch
thorny shrub or bush

thorough /ˈθʌɹoʊ/ /ˈθʌɹə/ adj
gründlich
detailed

thoroughfare /ˈθʌɹəfɛː/ n
Durchgangsstraße Hauptverkehrsstraße Verkehrsader
road open at both ends
Fahrwasser
waterway
Durchfahrt Durchgangsstraße
way through

thoroughly /θɜːɹ.ə.lɪ/ /θʌ.ɹə.liː/ adv
gründlich total vollkommen
in a thorough or complete manner

thorp n
Dorf
a hamlet, a village

those /ðoʊz/ /ðəʊz/ determiner
jene
plural of that

those who can't use their head must use their back proverb
was man nicht im Kopf hat, hat man in den Beinen

thou /ðaʊ/ pronoun
du Du
singular nominative form of you

thou /ðaʊ/ /θaʊ/ v
duzen
to address (a person) using the pronoun thou

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ adv
allerdings doch trotzdem
however

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ conjunction
obgleich obwohl obschon
although

thought /θɑt/ /θɒt/ /θɔt/ /θɔːt/ n
Gedanke
form created in the mind
process

thought blocking /θɔːt ˈblɑkɪŋ/ /θɔːt ˈblɒkɪŋ/ n
Sperrung
stopping of a line of thought

thought experiment n
Gedankenexperiment
attempt to solve a problem using human imagination

thought leader n
Vordenker
source of ideas

thought police n
Gedankenpolizei
a group that aims to control what other people think

thought-world /ˈθɔːtwəːld/ n
Gedankenwelt
conceptual universe

thoughtcrime /ˈθɔːtˌkɹaɪm/ n
Gedankenverbrechen
a crime

thoughtcriminal n
Gedankenverbrecher Gedankenverbrecherin
thoughtcriminal

thoughtful /ˈθɑtfəl/ /ˈθɔtfəl/ /ˈθɔːtfʊl/ adj
aufmerksam
demonstrating kindness or consideration
nachdenklich bedächtig
demonstrating thought or careful consideration

thoughtless /ˈθɑtləs/ /ˈθɔtləs/ /ˈθɔːtləs/ adj
gedankenlos
careless
lacking thought
rücksichtslos
inconsiderate

thoughtlessly /ˈθɔt.lɪs.li/ adv
gedankenlos
done without thinking

thousand /ˈθaʊz(ə)nd/ numeral
tausend
cardinal number 1000

thousandth /ˈθaʊzəntθ/ adj
tausendste
ordinal form of 1000

thousandth /ˈθaʊzəntθ/ n
Tausendstel
one of a thousand equal parts of a whole
Tausendste
the person or thing in the thousandth position

thrall /θɹɔl/ /θɹɔːl/ n
Leibeigene
one who is enslaved

thrash /θɹæʃ/ v
schlagen dreschen
to beat mercilessly
besiegen
to defeat utterly

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] n
Faden Thema roter Faden
Thread Diskussionsfaden Diskussionsstrang
(Internet): a series of messages
Thread
(computing): a unit of execution
Strom Fluß Gedankenfluß Gedankenstrom Zusammenhang
a sequence of connection
Faden Garn Zwirn Nähgarn Strang
long, thin and flexible form of material

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] v
einfädeln
put thread through
bahnen durchfädeln durchkommen passieren
to pass
aufschrauben gewindeschneiden
to screw on

thread of life n
Lebensschicksal
destiny, fate
Lebensfaden
metaphor for the lifespan of an individual

threadbare adj
fadenscheinig
cloth

threads /θɹɛdz/ n
Klamotte
clothes (slang)

threat /θɹɛt/ n
Drohung
expression of intent to injure or punish another
person regarded as a danger
Bedrohung Drohung
indication of imminent danger

threaten /ˈθɹɛt.n̩/ v
drohen bedrohen
to make a threat against someone; to use threats
bedrohen
to menace, or be dangerous
androhen
to portend, or give a warning

threatened /ˈθɹɛt.n̩d/ adj
bedroht
at risk of becoming endangered

threatening /ˈθɹɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/ adj
drohend
presenting a threat

three /fɹiː/ /θɹi/ /θɹiː/ n
Drei drei
digit/figure 3

three /fɹiː/ /θɹi/ /θɹiː/ numeral
drei Drei
cardinal number 3

three days ago adv
vorvorgestern
three days ago - translation entry

three fourths numeral
drei Viertel
3/4

three hundred /ˈθɹiː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
dreihundert
cardinal number 300

three o'clock n
drei Uhr
the start of the fourth hour

three of a kind n
Drilling
hand with three cards of the same rank

three quarters numeral
drei Viertel
3/4

three thousand numeral
dreitausend
3,000

three-card monte n
Kümmelblättchen
confidence trick

three-dimensional adj
dreidimensional
existing in three dimensions
dreidimensional 3D
having depth (or the illusion of depth) as well as height and width

three-headed /ˈθɹiːˌhɛdəd/ adj
dreiköpfig
having three heads

three-legged adj
dreibeinig
having three legs

three-legged race n
Dreibeinlauf
a type of race, game

three-phase adj
Dreiphasen- dreiphasig
using three separate alternating currents

three-pronged adj
dreizackig
having three prongs

three-wheeler n
Dreirad
cycle or motorcycle with three wheels

threefold adv
dreifach
by a factor of three

threesome /ˈθɹiːsəm/ n
Dreier
a sexual activity involving three people

threnody /ˈθɹɛn.ə.di/ n
Threnodie
a song or poem of lamentation

threonine n
Threonin
an essential amino acid

thresh /θɹɛʃ/ v
dreschen
to separate the grain from the straw or husks

thresher /ˈθrɛʃə(r)/ n
Dreschmaschine
farm machine

threshing floor n
Dreschboden Tenne
floor of a threshing house

threshing sledge n
Dreschschlitten Dreschwalze
rectangular table of wood used to separate grain from straw

threshold /ˈθɹeʃ(h)əʊld/ /ˈθɹɛʃ(h)oʊld/ n
Schwelle Türschwelle
bottom-most part of a doorway
Schwelle
point at which an action is triggered

thrice /θɹaɪs/ [θɾ̪̊äɪs] [θɾ̪̊ɑɪs] adv
dreimal
three times

thrift /θɹɪft/ n
Sparsamkeit
characteristic of using a minimum of something
Sparkasse
savings bank
Grasnelke
various plants of the genus Armeria

thrift shop n
Secondhandladen
shop which sells used goods

thrifty /ˈθɹɪfti/ adj
sparsam
given to, or evincing, thrift

thrill /θɹɪl/ [θɾ̪̊ɪl~t̪ɾ̪̊ɪl] [θɾ̪̊ɪɫ] n
Herzklopfen
slight quivering of the heart that accompanies a cardiac murmur

thrill /θɹɪl/ [θɾ̪̊ɪl~t̪ɾ̪̊ɪl] [θɾ̪̊ɪɫ] v
erschauern lassen
cause something to tremble or quiver
versetzen
feel a sudden excitement
begeistern erregen
suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to electrify
erschauern
tremble or quiver

thrill-seeker n
Abenteuerlustige Abenteuerlustiger
person who enjoys thrilling situations

thriller /ˈθɹɪlɚ/ n
Thriller
a suspenseful, sensational genre of fiction

thrips n
Fransenflügler
insect of the order Thysanoptera

thrive /θɹaɪv/ v
gedeihen prosperieren
to increase in bulk or stature
florieren aufblühen blühen
to prosper by industry

thriving /θɹaɪvɪŋ/ adj
florierend
flourishing

throat /ˈθɹoʊt/ /ˈθɹəʊt/ n
Kehle Hals
front part of the neck
Kehle Rachen
gullet or windpipe
Hals Flaschenhals
narrow opening in a vessel

throb /θɹɒb/ n
Klopfen Pochen
beating, vibration or palpitation

throb /θɹɒb/ v
klopfen schlagen
to pound or beat rapidly or violently
klopfen pochen pulsieren
to vibrate or pulsate with a steady rhythm

throe n
Agonie Krampf Wehen
severe spasm of pain, especially near the moment of death

thrombocytopenia n
Thrombozytopenie
abnormally low platelet count

thrombosis /θɹɑmˈboʊsɪs/ /θɹɒmˈbəʊsɪs/ n
Thrombose
formation of thrombi, causing obstruction of circulation

thrombus n
Thrombus
blood clot formed in blood vessels that leads to thrombosis

throne [tɹoʊn] [θɹoʊn] [θɹəʊn] n
Thron
ornate seat
third highest order of angel
lavatory or toilet
position

throng /θɹɒŋ/ /θɹɔŋ/ n
Gewühl Menschengewühl
group of people

throstle n
Drossel
song thrush

throttle /ˈθɹɒtəl/ n
Gaspedal
the lever or pedal that controls this valve
Drossel
valve

throttle /ˈθɹɒtəl/ v
drosseln
to cut back speed
würgen
to strangle someone

through /θɹu/ /θɹuː/ preposition
durch
from one side of an opening to the other
entering, then later exiting
by means of
surrounded by (while moving)

through and through adv
durch und durch
entirely

through train n
D-Zug Durchgangszug
a train that travels a long distance without any stops

throughout /θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt] adv
überall
everywhere

throughput /ˈθɹu.pʊt/ /ˈθɹuː.pʊt/ n
Durchsatz
rate of data transmission
rate of processing

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ v
werfen
werfen schmeißen
to cause an object to move rapidly through the air

throw a party v
eine Party schmeißen
organize a party

throw away v
fortwerfen wegwerfen
discard or dispose of

throw in the towel v
das Handtuch werfen die Flinte ins Korn werfen
(idiomatic) to quit; to give up

throw money away v
das Geld zum Fenster hinauswerfen

throw out /ˈθɹəʊ ˌaʊt/ /ˌθɹəʊ ˈaʊt/ v
rauswerfen
dismiss or expel someone from duty or attending

throw the baby out with the bathwater /θɹoʊ ðə ˈbeɪbi aʊt wɪð ðə ˈbæθwɔtɚ/ /θɹəʊ ðə ˈbeɪbi aʊt wɪð ðə ˈbɑːθwɔːtə(ɹ)/ v
das Kind mit dem Bade ausschütten
(idiomatic) to discard something valuable

throw-in n
Einwurf
throw of the ball back into play

throwable adj
werfbar

throwback /ˈθɹoʊ.bæk/ /ˈθɹəʊ.bæk/ n
Rückfall Rückwurf
reversion to an earlier stage of development

thrower n
Werfer Werferin
someone who or something that throws

thrush /θɹʌʃ/ n
Drossel
one of several species of songbirds of the family Turdidae
Candidiasis Strahlfäule Vaginalpilz

thrush nightingale n
Sprosser
Luscinia luscinia

thrust /θɹʌst/ n
Stoßrichtung Tenor Ziel Zielrichtung
(figurative) primary effort
Vorstoß Stich Stoß
a lunge forward
Stoß
an attack with a sword
Schub Druck Druckkraft Schubkraft
force due to propulsion

thrust /θɹʌst/ v
aufdrängen drängen
force something upon someone
entgegenwerfen schieben stoßen stürmen
make an advance with force
schieben stechen stecken stoßen
push out or extend rapidly or powerfully

thud /ˈθʌd/ n
Bollern dumpfer Knall
the sound of a dull impact

thud /ˈθʌd/ v
bollern dumpf knallen stampfen
to make the sound of a dull impact

thug /θʌɡ/ n
Randalierer Rowdy Schläger
someone who treats others violently or roughly

thuja n
Thuja
a tree of the genus Thuja

thulium /ˈθjuːliəm/ /ˈθuːliəm/ n
Thulium
chemical element

thumb /θʌm/ n
Daumen
digit

thumb /θʌm/ v
durchblättern
turn the pages of (a book) in order to read it cursorily

thumb one's nose v
eine Nase drehen eine lange Nase machen
to place a thumb upon the tip of the nose in a gesture of disrespect

thumbnail /ˈθʌmneɪl/ n
Daumennagel
fingernail on the thumb
Miniaturbild Vorschaubild
small picture

thumbscrew n
Daumenschraube
torture instrument
Flügelschraube Rändelschraube
type of screw

thumbsucking n
Daumenlutschen
the act of sucking one's thumb

thumbtack /ˈθʌm.tæk/ n
Reißnagel Heftzwecke Reißzwecke
nail-like tack

thunder /ˈθʌndə/ /ˈθʌndɚ/ n
Donnern
deep, rumbling noise
sound resembling thunder
Donner
sound caused by lightning

thunder /ˈθʌndə/ /ˈθʌndɚ/ v
donnern
to make a noise like thunder

thunder god n
Donar Thor
thunder deity

thunderbird /ˈθʌndə.bɜːd/ /ˈθʌndɚ.bɝd/ n
Donnervogel
mythological bird

thunderbolt n
Blitz mit Donnerschlag Blitzstrahl Donnerkeil
flash of lightning accompanied by thunder

thunderclap n
Donnerschlag
sudden thunder

thundercloud n
Gewitterwolke
cloud

thunderous /ˈθʌn.dəɹ.əs/ adj
donnernd
very loud; suggestive of thunder

thunderstorm /ˈθʌn.də(ɹ)ˌstɔː(ɹ)m/ /ˈθʌn.ə(ɹ)ˌstɔː(ɹ)m/ n
Gewitter
storm with thunder and lightning

thunderstruck /ˈθʌn.də.stɹʌk/ /ˈθʌn.dɚ.stɹʌk/ adj
wie vom Donner gerührt
astonished, amazed or so suddenly surprised as to be unable to speak

thus /ˈðʌs/ adv
also demnach
as a result
so
in this way or manner

thwart /θwɔ(ə)ɹt/ /θwɔːt/ n
Ducht
brace perpendicular to the keel
Ruderbank
seat across a boat

thwart /θwɔ(ə)ɹt/ /θwɔːt/ v
durchkreuzen entgegenwirken konterkarieren vereiteln
to prevent; to halt; to cause failure

thy /ðaɪ/ determiner
dein deine
possessive determiner

thylacine n
Beutelwolf
extinct carnivorous marsupial

thyme /taɪm/ n
Thymian
plant of the genus Thymus

thymine /ˈθaɪmɪn/ n
Thymin

thymol /timɔl/ n
Thymol
a monoterpene phenol

thymus /ˈθaɪməs/ n
Thymus Bries
ductless gland located behind the breastbone

thyristor n
Thyristor
semiconductor diode

thyroid cartilage n
Schildknorpel
the largest cartilage in the larynx

thyroid gland n
Schilddrüse
large butterfly-shaped endocrine gland

thyrse n
Thyrsus
type of inflorescence

tiara /tiˈɑːɹə/ n
Tiara
papal crown
ornamental coronet

tibia n
Tibia
type of ancient flute

tibial /ˈtɪbi.əl/ adj
Schienbein- Tibia- Tibialis-
Of or pertaining to a tibia

tic /tɪk/ n
Tic Zucken nervöses Zucken
local and habitual convulsive motion

tic-tac-toe n
Kreis und Kreuz Tic Tac Toe Dodelschach Drei gewinnt XXO
game

tick /tɪk/ n
Zecke Zeck
arachnid

tick /tɪk/ v
ticken
make a clicking noise
abhaken ankreuzen
make a tick mark

tick bite n
Zeckenbiss Zeckenstich

tick off v
rüffeln
(UK) to reprimand
auf die Nerven gehen auf die Palme bringen
to annoy, aggravate
auflisten
to list
anhaken ankreuzen
to sign with a tick

tick-tock interjection
ticktack
make clicking sounds

tick-tock v
ticken
make clicking sounds

ticket /ˈtɪkɪt/ n
Ticket Eintrittskarte Karte Schein
admission to entertainment
Fahrkarte Ticket Fahrschein Billett Billet Fahrausweis
pass for transportation
Ticket Strafzettel
traffic citation

ticket booth n
Ticketschalter
a booth that sells tickets

ticket inspector n
Kontrolleur Kontrolleurin Schaffner Schaffnerin
person who checks passengers have a valid ticket

ticket machine n
Fahrscheinautomat
ticket vending machine

ticket office n
Abendkasse Fahrkartenschalter Schalter
an office where tickets may be purchased

ticket stamping machine n
Entwerter Fahrkartenentwerter Fahrscheinentwerter
ticket validating machine

tickle /ˈtɪkl̩/ v
kitzeln
to touch in a manner that causes tingling sensation

ticklish /ˈtɪk(ə)lɪʃ/ adj
brenzlig heikel kitzlig
delicate
kitzelig kitzlig
sensitive or susceptible to tickling

tidal air n
Atemluft
The (volume of) air that is inhaled and exhaled with each resting breath

tidal bore n
Gezeitenwelle
a wall of water formed by an incoming tide funnelling into an estuary

tidal current n
Gezeitenstrom
flow of water caused by tide

tidal force n
Gezeitenkraft
gravitational force causing tides

tidal locking n
gebundene Rotation

tidal wave /ˈtaɪdəlweɪv/ n
Flutwelle Tsunami
tsunami

tidally locked adj
gebunden rotierend

tidbit n
Leckerbissen
a tasty morsel of food

tiddlywinks n
Flohhüpfspiel Flohspiel
game in which the objective is to shoot winks into a cup

tide /taɪd/ /taːd/ n
Strömung Strom
current, stream, flood
Gezeiten Tide
periodic change of sea level
Gang Lauf Tendenz Trend
tendency or direction of causes, influences or events; course; current

tide over v
überbrücken
to help out

tidiness n
Ordnung
the quality of being tidy

tiding /ˈtaɪdɪŋ/ n
Kunde Zeitung
news, new information

tidy /ˈtaɪdi/ adj
ordentlich sauber
arranged neatly

tidy up v
aufräumen
to make clean (a small room or small space)

tie /taɪ/ n
Remis Unentschieden
tie score

tie /taɪ/ v
binden
to attach or fasten with string

tie clip n
Krawattennadel Krawattenspange
clip to hold tie

tie-in n
Tie-in Umsetzung Verbundprodukt Zusatzprodukt angeknüpftes Produkt
authorized product based on a media property

tiepin n
Krawattennadel Krawattenspange
a tie tack, a pin or stud used to secure a tie to the shirt

tier /ˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaɪ.ɚ/ n
Etage Rang Schicht
layer or rank

tiercel n
Terzel
male hawk or falcon, used in falconry

tiger /ˈtaɪɡə/ /ˈtaɪɡɚ/ n
Tiger Tigerin Tigermännchen Tigerweibchen
The mammal Panthera tigris

tiger cub n
Tigerjunges Tigerbaby
young tiger

tiger salamander n
Tigersalamander
Ambystoma tigrinum

tiger shark n
Tigerhai
Galeocerdo cuvier

tiger's eye n
Tigerauge
chatoyant gemstone

tight /taɪt/ adj
eng knapp
firmly held together
eng dicht
pushed/pulled together
tight
slang: extraordinarily great or special

tight ship n
strenges Regiment
highly disciplined organization

tight-knit adj
eng verbunden eng zusammengeschweißt
tightly knit

tightass n
Spaßtöter
person that does not know how to have fun
Geizhals Geizkragen
stingy person

tighten /ˈtaɪ.tən/ v
anziehen straffen
to make tighter

tighten one's belt v
den Gürtel enger schnallen

tightrope n
Drahtseil
tightly stretched rope

tightrope walker n
Seiltänzer Seiltänzerin
acrobat who practices tightrope walking

tightrope walking n
Seiltanz Seiltanzen
acrobatic feat of walking on a tightrope

tights /taɪts/ n
Strumpfhose
women's garment

tigress n
Tigerin Tigerweibchen
female tiger

tiki-taka n
Tikitaka
style of play

tilde /ˈtɪldə/ n
Tilde
character
key
Tilde Schlangenlinie
diacritical mark

tile /taɪl/ n
Fliese Kachel Dachziegel
mostly rectangular shaped sheet of ceramic or fired clay to cover surfaces

tile /taɪl/ v
parzellieren
computing: to arrange in regular pattern
fliesen decken kacheln
to cover with tiles

tiler n
Fliesenleger
a person who sets tile

till /tɪl/ conjunction
bis
until

till /tɪl/ n
Kasse
cash register

till /tɪl/ preposition
bis
Until

till /tɪl/ v
pflügen
to work or cultivate

till death do us part adv
bis der Tod uns scheidet
phrase said as part of wedding vows indicating commitment

tillage /ˈtɪlɪdʒ/ n
Bodenbearbeitung
cultivation of arable land

tiller /ˈtɪlə/ n
Fräse Motorpflug
machine
Helmstock Pinne
part of the rudder

tilt /tɪlt/ v
kippen neigen
to slope or incline (something); to slant

tilt at windmills v
gegen Windmühlen kämpfen

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/ [ˈtɪˑmˌbəː] [ˈtɪˑmˌbɚː] interjection
Baum fällt!
warning shout used by loggers

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/ [ˈtɪˑmˌbəː] [ˈtɪˑmˌbɚː] n
Holz
trees considered as a source of wood
Holz Bauholz
wood that has been cut ready for construction

timbre /ˈtæm.bɚ/ /ˈtæmbə(ɹ)/ n
Klangfarbe Timbre
quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume

time /taɪm/ /tɑem/ /tɜːm/ n
Zeitalter Zeiten
era
Zeit
inevitable passing of events
quantity of availability in time
measurement of a quantity of time
measurement under some system of the time of day or moment in time
youth or young adulthood
numerical indication of a particular moment in time
person's experiences or biography
Mal
instance or occurrence
Zeit Zeitpunkt
particular moment or hour
mal
ratio of comparison
Zeit Uhrzeit
time of day, as indicated by a clock, etc

time /taɪm/ /tɑem/ /tɜːm/ v
Zeitpunkt wählen terminieren timen zeitlich planen
to choose the time for
Zeit messen Zeit nehmen Zeit stoppen
to measure time

time and again adv
immer wieder
often; repeatedly

time and tide wait for no man proverb
Das Rad der Zeit hält niemand auf
proverb

time bomb n
Zeitbombe
bomb with a timeout mechanism

time box n
Time box

time capsule n
Zeitkapsel
sealed container

time clock n
Stechuhr Stempeluhr
device that records times that employees start and finish work

time deposit n
Termineinlage Termingeld
deposit in a bank

time difference n
Zeitunterschied
difference of time between measurements

time dilation n
Zeitdilatation
slowing of the passage of time at relativistic speeds

time flies phraseologicalUnit
die Zeit vergeht wie im Flug
time seems to pass quickly

time frame n
Zeitfenster
period of time

time heals all wounds proverb
die Zeit heilt alle Wunden
negative feelings eventually fade away

time immemorial n
unbekannte Zeit
time that extends beyond memory or record

time is money proverb
Zeit ist Geld
time is money

time is of the essence phraseologicalUnit
Die Zeit drängt Zeit ist das Wesen
haste is necessary

time limit n
Zeitlimit
time by which something must finish

time management n
Zeitmanagement
management of time

time of arrival n
Ankunftszeit
the time when an airplane etc. is scheduled to arrive

time of day n
Tageszeit
loosely specified period of or point in time

time of departure n
Abfahrtszeit Abflugzeit Abflugszeit
the time when an airplane etc. is scheduled to depart

time scale n
Zeitraum Zeitmaßstab
series of events used as a rough measure of duration

time series n
Zeitreihe
set of data points representing values of a variable at different times

time slice n
Zeitscheibe

time travel n
Zeitreise
hypothetical or fictional travel to the past or future

time trial n
Zeitfahren
race in cycling

time tunnel n
Zeittunnel
passageway enabling time travel

time will tell phraseologicalUnit
[[in den Sternen stehen|das steht in den Sternen]] das wird sich weisen das wird sich zeigen die Zeit wird es zeigen die Zukunft wird es zeigen
results of an action cannot be known beforehand

time zone n
Zeitzone
range of longitudes where a common standard time is used

time-consuming adj
zeitraubend zeitaufwendig zeitaufwändig
requiring significant amounts of time

time-lapse adj
Zeitraffer
photographic technique

time-out /ˈtaɪm.aʊt/ n
Auszeit
break from a heated or stressful situation
Auszeit Timeout
in sports
Timeout
intentional ending of an incomplete task after a time limit

time-traveller n
Zeitreisender Zeitreisende
one who engages in time travel

timeboxing n
Timeboxing

timeless adj
zeitlos
not decreasing over time in quality and appeal

timelessness /ˈtaɪmləsnəs/ n
Zeitlosigkeit
property of being timeless

timelike adj
zeitartig
mathematics, physics: of a four-vector
physics: of the interval between two events in spacetime

timeline /ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/ n
Zeittafel
graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events

timeliness n
Pünktlichkeit
the state of being timely

timely /ˈtaɪmli/ adj
fristgerecht rasch rechtzeitig zeitgerecht zeitnah zur rechten Zeit
done at the proper time
frühzeitig rechtzeitig zeitgemäß
happening or appearing at the proper time

timeout /ˈtaɪm.aʊt/ n
Timeout Zeitbeschränkung
The allowed maximal time for a process to end normally
Timeout Zeitüberschreitung
The intentional termination of an incomplete task after a time limit

timepoint n
Zeitpunkt

timer /ˈtaɪmɚ/ n
Zeitschaltuhr Schaltuhr
device

times /taɪmz/ /tɑemz/ /tɜːmz/ preposition
mal
multiplied by

timeslot n
Zeitschlitz

timespan n
Zeitspanne
an interval of time

timestamp /ˈtaɪmˌstæmp/ n
Zeitstempel
date and time of an event

timestamp /ˈtaɪmˌstæmp/ v
zeitstempeln
record date and time of

timetable /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ n
Stundenplan Fahrplan Zeitplan
a structured schedule of events

timeworn /ˈtaɪm.wɔɹn/ adj
abgegriffen abgenutzt patiniert veraltet
showing the effects of wear

timid /ˈtɪmɪd/ adj
schüchtern furchtsam zag scheu zaghaft befangen
lacking in courage or confidence

timing belt n
Steuerkette Steuerriemen Synchronriemen Zahnriemen
a part of an internal combustion engine

timocracy n
Timokratie
form of government

timocratic adj
timokratisch

timorous /ˈtɪməɹəs/ adj
scheu ängstlich
fearful, timid

timothy n
Lieschgras
type of grass

timpani /ˈtɪmpəni/ n
Pauke Kesselpauken
kettledrums

tin /tɪn/ adj
Zinn- zinnen
made of tin

tin /tɪn/ n
Konservenbüchse Konservendose Blechbüchse Büchse Dose
airtight container
Zinn
element
Backform Kastenform Kuchenform
metal pan

tin /tɪn/ v
vorverzinnen
to coat with solder
verzinnen
to cover with tin
eindosen einmachen
to place into a tin in order to preserve

tin can n
Blechbüchse Konservendose
container

tin soldier n
Zinnsoldat
toy soldier

tin-plate v
verzinnen
to coat with tin

tincture /ˈtɪŋ(k).tʃə/ /ˈtɪŋk.tʃɚ/ n
Tinktur
alcoholic extract used as medicine

tinder /ˈtɪndə/ /ˈtɪndəɹ/ n
Zunder
dry sticks etc.

tinderbox n
Pulverfass
potentially dangerous situation
Zunderbüchse
small container containing flint, steel, and tinder

tine /taɪn/ n
Ende Sprießel Sprosse
on antler
Dorn Pickel Stift Zacke Zacken Zahn
prong

tinfoil hat n
Aluhut
tinfoil hat

tinfoil hatter n
Aluhutträger Aluhutträgerin
one who believes in conspiracy theories

tinge /tɪn(d)ʒ/ v
tönen
to add a small amount of colour

tingle /ˈtɪŋɡəl/ n
Prickeln
prickling sensation

tingle /ˈtɪŋɡəl/ v
kribbeln prickeln
to have a prickling or mildly stinging sensation

tinker /tɪŋkə(ɹ)/ /tɪŋkɚ/ v
tüfteln
to fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it

tinkerer n
Tüftler
person who tinkers with things

tinnitus /ˈtɪn.ɪ.təs/ n
Tinnitus Ohrensausen
perception of nonexistent noise

tinsel /ˈtɪn.səl/ n
Flitter
shining material used for ornamental purposes
Flittergold Lametta Rauschgold Rauschsilber
thin strips of a glittering, metallic material used as a decoration

tinsmith n
Blechschmied Blechschmiedin Spengler Spenglerin
a person who makes or repairs things with tin

tinsmithy n
Zinngießerwerkstatt
The smithy or forge of a tinsmith

tint /tɪnt/ n
Farbton Ton
color considered with reference to other similar colors
Tönung
slight coloring

tint /tɪnt/ v
einfärben färben tönen
to shade, color

tinted adj
getönt
slightly colored, having tint

tiny /ˈtaɪni/ adj
winzig
very small

tip /tɪp/ n
Spitze
extreme end of something
Trinkgeld
small amount of money left for a servant as a token of appreciation
Tipp
piece of private information

tip /tɪp/ v
ein Trinkgeld geben
give a small amount of money to someone for a service provided

tip of the iceberg /ˈtɪp əv ði ˈaɪsbɝɡ/ /ˈtɪp əv ðiː ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ n
Spitze des Eisbergs
small indication of a larger possibility

tip one's hand v
sich verraten
(idiomatic) to inadvertently reveal any secret

tip one's hat v
den Hut lüften den Hut ziehen
briefly remove one's hat
die Hand an den Hut legen sich an den Hut tippen
briefly tap one's hat
den Hut ziehen
honour

tipcat n
Kibbel-Kabbel Kibbel-Kabbel-Spiel Pinneken kloppen Spatzeckspiel
game in which a wooden piece is struck with a stick
Pinneken Spatzeck Spatzeckel
wooden piece used in tipcat

tipiti n
Tipiti
tube for processing cassava

tipping element n
Kippelement
large-scale components

tipping point n
Kipp-punkt Kipppunkt Wendepunkt
the point at which a slow, reversible change becomes irreversible

tipple /ˈtɪpəl/ n
Kippvorrichtung
apparatus for unloading railroad freight cars by tipping them
Abladestelle Kipphalde Kippstelle
area near the entrance of mines used to load and unload coal

tipple /ˈtɪpəl/ v
picheln
to drink alcohol regularly, but not to excess

tipsy /ˈtɪp.si/ adj
angetrunken angeheitert beschwipst betütert
slightly drunk

tiptoe /ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/ /ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/ n
Zehenspitze
tips of one's toes

tirade /ˈtaɪɹeɪd/ n
Tirade
long, angry or violent speech

tiramisu /ˌtɪɹəmɪˈsuː/ /ˌtɪɹəˈmisu/ n
Tiramisu
semifreddo dessert

tire /ˈtaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/ /ˈtɑːɚ/ /ˈtʌɪ̯ɚ/ v
ermüden
to become sleepy
to make sleepy

tired /taɪəd/ /taɪɚd/ adj
müde
in need of rest or sleep

tiredness n
Müdigkeit
state of being tired

tireless adj
unermüdlich
indefatigable

tiresome adj
ermüdend
causing fatigue or boredom

tiring adj
ermüdend
that tires or tire

tissue /ˈtɪsjuː/ /ˈtɪʃu/ n
Gewebe
aggregation of cells
woven fabric
Taschentuch Papier Toilettenpapier Tuch
sheet of absorbent paper

tissue paper n
Tissuepapier
thin, translucent paper

tit /tɪt/ n
Titte Möpse Brust
(slang, vulgar) a woman's breast
Euter Zitze
a mammary gland, teat

tit for tat /ˈtɪt fə(ɹ) ˈtæt/ /ˈtɪt fɚ ˈtæt/ n
Auge um Auge, Zahn um Zahn wie du mir, so ich dir
act of returning exactly what one gets

tit fuck n
Mammalverkehr Busen-Sex Tittenfick
stimulation of a penis by breasts

titan /ˈtaɪtən/ n
Titan
something or someone large in stature, greatness or godliness

titanic /taɪˈtæn.ɪk/ adj
titanenhaft titanisch
titanic

titanite n
Titanit
mixed calcium and titanium neosilicate

titanium /taɪˈteɪni.əm/ /tɪˈteɪni.əm/ n
Titan
chemical element

titanium group n
Titangruppe

tithe /taɪð/ n
Zehnt
tax paid to the Church

tithe barn n
Zehntscheuer Zehntscheune

tithi /ˈtiːti/ /ˈt̪ɪt̪ʰɪ/ n
Tithi
lunar day

titian /ˈtɪʃən/ adj
tizianrot
of a bright auburn colour

titian /ˈtɪʃən/ n
Tizianrot
bright auburn colour

titillate v
anregen erregen
to excite pleasantly

titin /ˈtaɪtɪn/ n
Titin
protein

titivate /ˈtɪt.ɪ.veɪt/ v
schniedeln
to make small improvements to

title /ˈtaɪtl̩/ n
Titel Eigentumsnachweis
certificate of ownership
Titel
name of a book, etc
prefix or suffix added to a name
Eigentumsrecht
right to ownership
Überschrift
subject of a writing

title page n
Titelblatt Titelseite
page in a book

titmouse /ˈtɪtmaʊs/ n
Meise
Any bird of the family Paridae

titrate /ˈtɪtɹeɪt/ v
titrieren
to ascertain the concentration of a solution

titration /taɪˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
Titration
determination of concentration, by addition of reagent until completion of reaction

tits and ass n
Titten und Ärsche
entertainment involving scantily clad women

tió de Nadal /tiˌoʊ dɛ nəˈdɑl/ /tɪˌəʊ dɛ nəˈdɒl/ n
Tió de Nadal
a wooden Christmas character that is beaten until it poops gifts

tl;dr phraseologicalUnit
zl;ng
too long didn't read

tmesis /t(ə)ˈmiːsɪs/ n
Tmesis
insertion of one or more words between the components of a word

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ [ɾə] adv
zu

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ [ɾə] particle
-en nach zu
infinitive-marker

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ [ɾə] preposition
nach in zu
in the direction of, and arriving at
vor
time: preceding
auf
used to indicate purpose
zu
used to indicate ratios
hoch
used to indicated exponentiation

to a T
auf den Punkt gebracht
precisely; exactly

to and fro adv
hin und her hin und zurück vor und zurück
back and forth

to be continued phraseologicalUnit
Fortsetzung folgt
continues in next episode

to be honest phraseologicalUnit
ehrlich gesagt
frankly

to boot adv
noch dazu obendrein
in addition, besides, also

to date
bis heute bis jetzt
until now

to do with preposition
zu tun haben
relate or relevant to

to each his own proverb
jedem das Seine
every person is entitled to his or her personal preferences

to err is human proverb
Irren ist menschlich irren ist menschlich
Everybody makes mistakes

to go adj
zum Mitnehmen
served in a takeout container

to one's heart's content adv
nach Herzenslust

to one's knowledge
meines Wissens soviel ich weiß soweit ich weiß
to one's knowledge

to say nothing of /tə seɪ ˈnʌθɪŋ əv/ /tʊ seɪ ˈnʌθɪŋ əv/ conjunction
ganz zu schweigen von
apophasis used to mention another important, usually related, point

to say the least adv
gelinde gesagt
suggesting understatement

to scale
maßstabsgerecht maßstabsgetreu
such that each dimension has the same proportion to the original

to some extent
einigermaßen in gewissem Maße teilweise zum Teil
in part

to tell the truth adv
um die Wahrheit zu sagen
attestation to the truthfulness and frankness of a statement

to the day
auf den Tag auf den Tag genau
measured on the level of days

to the letter adv
bis ins Kleinste
idiomatic for “literally”, following the rules as they're written

to the power of preposition
hoch
indicating an exponent

to this end
hierzu
achieve the previously specified goal

to whom it may concern phraseologicalUnit
sehr geehrte Damen und Herren
phrase used to begin a formal letter to an unknown recipient

to wit adv
nämlich als da wären und zwar
namely, specifically

to-do list n
Aufgabenliste To-do-Liste
list of errands

toad /toʊd/ /təʊd/ n
Kröte
amphibian similar to a frog

toadflax n
Leinkraut
plant of the genus Linaria

toadstool /ˈtoʊdˌstu(ə)l/ /ˈtəʊdˌstuːl/ n
Giftpilz
an inedible or poisonous mushroom

toady n
Arschkriecher Schleimer
sycophant flattering others to gain personal advantage

toast /toʊst/ /təʊst/ n
Trinkspruch Tischrede Toast
salutation
Toast Toastbrot Röstbrot
toasted bread

toast /toʊst/ /təʊst/ v
anstoßen auf jds. Wohl trinken toasten
to engage in a salutation
rösten toasten
to lightly cook in a kitchen appliance

toaster /ˈtoʊstɚ/ /ˈtəʊstə/ n
Toaster
device for toasting bread

tobacco /təˈbækoʊ/ n
Tabakpflanze Tabak
any plant of the genus Nicotiana
Tabak Tabakpflanze
leaves of certain varieties of tobacco plant

tobacco pipe n
Pfeife
smoking tool

tobacconist n
Tabakhändler Tabakhändlerin Tabaktrafikant Tabaktrafikantin Tabakwarenhändler Tabakwarenhändlerin
person who sells tobacco

tobacconist's n
Tabakgeschäft Tabakladen Tabaktrafik Tabakwarengeschäft Tabakwarenhandlung Tabakwarenladen
shop that sells tobacco products

toboggan /təˈbɑːɡ.ən/ /təˈbɒɡ.ən/ n
Toboggan
long sled without runners

toboggan slide n
Rodelbahn
track for sledding down a slope

tocology n
Tokologie

tocolytic n
Tokolytikum‎ Wehenhemmer

today /təˈdeɪ/ adv
heutzutage heute
nowadays
heute Heute
on the current day

today /təˈdeɪ/ n
Heute heute
today (noun)

toddle v
watscheln
walk unsteadily

toddler n
Kleinkind
young human child

toe /toʊ/ /təʊ/ n
Vorspur
Zehe Zeh
any equivalent part in an animal
Zeh Zehe
each of the five digits on the end of the foot

toe jam n
Zehenkäs
sticky matter

toe ring n
Zehenring
toe ring

toenail /ˈtəʊˌneɪl/ n
Zehennagel Zehnagel
the plate covering the end of a toe

toffee /ˈtɒfi/ /ˈtɔfi/ n
Karamelle Toffee
uncountable: type of confectionery

tofu /ˈtoʊfu/ /ˈtəʊfuː/ n
Tofu Bohnenquark
protein-rich food made from curdled soy milk

toga /ˈtoʊɡə/ /ˈtəʊɡə/ n
Toga
loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Ancient Rome
loose wrap gown

together /tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ adv
zusammen
at the same time, in the same place
into one place

together with /tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ) wɪð/ /tʊˈɡɛðɚ wɪθ/ preposition
eingeschlossen einschließlich gemeinsam mit mitsamt samt zusammen mit
being with

toggle /ˈtɑ.ɡəl/ /ˈtɒɡ.əl/ v
hin- und herschalten umschalten
auf einschalten nach umschalten
to alternate between two positions using a single switch or lever

toggle switch n
Umschalter Hebelschalter Kipphebelschalter Kippschalter Wechselschalter
switch actuated by a lever

tohu-bohu n
Tohuwabohu
formless chaos; void

toi, toi, toi /tɔɪ tɔɪ tɔɪ/ interjection
toi, toi, toi
good luck

toil /tɔɪl/ n
Mühe
labor, work

toil /tɔɪl/ v
schuften sich plagen sich quälen
to labour, to work

toilet /ˈtɔɪ.lət/ n
Toilette Klo
fixture used for urination and defecation
Scheißladen
place resembling a filthy toilet
Toilette Klo Abtritt WC Abort Klosett
room used for urination and defecation

toilet bowl n
Kloschüssel Toilettenschüssel
receptacle designed to receive the dejections of humans

toilet brush n
Klobürste Toilettenbürste
brush to clean toilet bowl

toilet paper n
Toilettenpapier Klopapier
paper to clean oneself after defecation or urination

toilet roll n
Rolle Toilettenpapier
roll of toilet paper

toilet seat n
Klobrille Toilettensitz
seat of a toilet

toilet training /ˈtɔɪ.lət ˌtɹeɪn.ɪŋ/ n
Toilettentraining
The act of training a young child to use the toilet

toilsome /ˈtɔɪlsəm/ adj
anstrengend mühsam mühselig schwer
Requiring continuous physical effort

tokamak /ˈtoʊkəmæk/ /ˈtəʊkəmæk/ n
Tokamak
A torus-shaped chamber in which a plasma is magnetically confined

toke tube /təʊk tuːb/ n
Joint
marijuana cigarette

token /ˈtoʊkən/ /ˈtəʊkən/ n
Andenken Erinnerung Souvenir
keepsake or souvenir
Jeton
piece of stamped metal used as a substitute for money
Symbol Zeichen
something serving as an expression of something else

told /toʊld/ /təʊld/ v
gesagt
past participle
sagte
simple past tense

tolerable /ˈtɑləɹəbl̩/ /ˈtɒləɹəbl̩/ adj
erträglich
Capable of being borne, tolerated or endured; bearable or endurable
passabel
Moderate in degree; mediocre; passable, acceptable or so-so

tolerance /ˈtɒləɹəns/ n
Toleranz
ability to tolerate
permitted deviation from standard
ability to endure pain or hardship

tolerant /ˈtɑːləɹənt/ /ˈtɒləɹənt/ adj
tolerant
tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something

tolerate /ˈtɑl.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈtɒl.ə.ɹeɪt/ v
vertragen dulden tolerieren
to allow without interference

toll /toʊl/ /toʊɫ/ /təʊl/ n
Maut Abgabe
fee for using roads and bridges

toll /toʊl/ /toʊɫ/ /təʊl/ v
läuten
to make the noise of a bell

toll booth n
Mauthäuschen
a booth on a toll road or toll bridge where the toll is collected

toll castle n
Zollburg
castle

tollbar n
Schlagbaum

tollgate n
Schlagbaum

toluene /ˈtɑl.ju.in/ /ˈtɒl.juː.iːn/ n
Toluol
liquid hydrocarbon

tom /tɑm/ /tɒm/ n
Kater
male cat
Männchen
male of other animals
Lesbe
slang: lesbian
Nutte
slang: prostitute (see also prostitude)

tom cat n
Kater
male cat

tom-tit n
Maorischnäpper
Petroica macrocephala

tomahawk /ˈtɑ.mə.hɔk/ /ˈtɒ.mə.hɔːk/ n
Tomahawk
American Indian axe

tomato /toʊˈmɑː.toʊ/ /təˈmeɪ.toʊ/ /təˈmɑː.toʊ/ [tʰə̥ˈmeɪɾoʊ] [tʰə̥ˈmɐːtʰɐʉ] [tʰə̥ˈmɑɾoʊ] [tʰə̥ˈmɑːtʰəʊ] n
Tomate Paradeiser
fruit
Tomate Tomatenpflanze
tomato plant

tomato juice n
Tomatensaft
juice made from tomatoes

tomato paste n
Tomatenmark
concentrate of tomato purée

tomato sauce n
Tomatensauce Tomatensoße
pasta sauce

tomayto, tomahto /təˈmeɪtoʊ təˈmɑːtəʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
gehüpft wie gesprungen
to suggest a distinction without a difference

tomb /tuːm/ n
Gruft Grabmal
small building or vault for the remains of the dead

tombak n
Tombak
type of goblet drum
brass with zinc content below 28%

tombola n
Tombola
lottery

tomboy /ˈtɑmbɔɪ/ /ˈtɒmbɔɪ/ n
Mannsweib Wildfang an ihr ist ein Junge [[verloren gehen|verloren gegangen]] burschikos jungenhaft
girl who acts as a typical boy would

tombstone n
Grabstein Grabmal Leichenstein
stone on grave

tombstoning n
Kliffspringen
diving off of a cliff
Grabsteineffekt
unwanted effect in which a component stands up on end

tome /toʊm/ /təʊm/ n
Schinken Wälzer
large or scholarly book
Band
one in a series of volumes

tomfoolery /ˌtɒmˈfuːl.ə.ɹi/ n
Blödsinn Clownerie Unsinn
foolish behaviour

tomography n
Tomografie

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /tʊˈmɑɹoʊ/ adv
morgen
on the day after the present day

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /tʊˈmɑɹoʊ/ n
morgen
the day after the present day

tomorrow is another day /təˈmɑɹoʊ ɪz əˈnʌðɚ deɪ/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ ɪz əˈnʌðə(ɹ) deɪ/ proverb
morgen ist auch noch ein Tag
a phrase indicating that tomorrow will bring new opportunities

tomorrow night adv
morgen Abend morgen Nacht
during the night of the day after

tomorrow night n
morgen Abend
night after the present day

ton /tɔ̃/ /tʌn/ n
Tonne
unit of weight

tonal /ˈtoʊnəl/ /ˈtəʊnəl/ adj
tonal
employing differences in pitch to distinguish differences in meaning
employing tones that have a predictable relationship to some tonic
of or relating to tones or tonality

tone /toʊn/ /təʊn/ n
Klang
character of a sound, especially the timbre of an instrument or voice
Stimmung
manner in which speech or writing is expressed
Farbton
shade or quality of a colour
Ton
specific pitch, quality and duration; a note
pitch of a word that distinguishes a difference in meaning
recitational melody

tone arm n
Tonarm
light, balanced arm

tone mark n
Tonzeichen
tone mark

tone sandhi n
Tonsandhi
change of tone

tone-deaf adj
ohne Gefühl für Tonhöhen ohne musikalisches Gehör
unable to distinguish differences in pitch

toneme n
Tonem
phoneme

tonemic adj
tonemisch
relating to tonemes or a language that uses tonemes

toner /ˈtoʊnɚ/ n
Toner
powder used in laser printers and photocopiers

tongs /tɑŋz/ /tɒŋz/ /tɔŋz/ n
Zange Nudelzange Salatzange Zuckerzange
an instrument

tongue /tɒŋɡ/ /tʊŋ/ /tʌŋ/ n
Zunge Lasche
flap in a shoe
Zunge Sprache
organ

tongue and groove n
Nut und Feder
joint, in flooring or panelling

tongue kiss n
Zungenkuss
kiss with contact between tongues

tongue-in-cheek adj
augenzwinkernd
witty, jocular, humorous

tongue-tied adj
Sprachlos
unable to express oneself clearly or fluently

tongue-twister n
Zungenbrecher
phrase which is difficult to say

tongues-speaker n
Glossolale Glossolaler Glottolale Glottolaler Zungenredner Zungenrednerin
one who speaks in tongues; one who exhibits glossolalia

tonic /ˈtɒnɪk/ n
Tonic
substance

tonic water n
Tonicwasser
carbonated beverage

tonight /təˈnaɪt/ adv
heute Abend
during today's evening
heute Nacht
during today's nighttime

tonkatsu /tɑŋˈkætsu/ /tɒŋˈkatsuː/ n
Tonkatsu
Japanese dish made from pork cutlet

tonkotsu /tɑŋˈkɑtsu/ /tɒŋˈkɒtsuː/ n
Tonkotsu
Japanese broth made from pork marrow

tonne /tɒn/ /tʌn/ n
Tonne
1000 kilograms

tonsil /ˈtɑn.səl/ /ˈtɒn.səl/ n
Mandel Tonsille
palatine tonsil

tonsillectomy n
Tonsillektomie
surgical removal of tonsils

tonsillitis /tɒnsəˈlaɪtɪs/ n
Mandelentzündung Tonsillitis
inflammation of the tonsils

tonsillolith n
Tonsillenstein
calculus

tonsillopharyngitis n
Mandel- und Rachenentzündung Tonsillo-Pharyngitis Tonsillopharyngitis
inflammation of the tonsils and pharynx

tonsure /ˈtɒn.ʃə(ɹ)/ n
Tonsur
bald patch resulting from being tonsured

tony adj
exklusiv schick schmuck
stylish, high-toned, upscale

too /tu/ /tuː/ adv
auch
likewise
zu allzu
more than enough; as too much

too bad phraseologicalUnit
schade
that's a pity

too long; didn't read phraseologicalUnit
zu lang; nicht gelesen
too long didn't read

too many determiner
zu viel
excessive

too many cooks spoil the broth proverb
viele Köche verderben den Brei
with too many people a task won't be done very well

too much /tu ˈmʌtʃ/ adv
zu viel
excessively

tool /tuːl/ n
Tool
a software for developers
Werkzeug Instrument
equipment used in a profession
Werkzeug Gerät Instrument
mechanical device intended to make a task easier
Teil Gerät
penis
Instrument Werkzeug
person or group used or controlled by another

tool /tuːl/ v
kurven
(slang) ride or drive
ausstatten
to equip with tools
bearbeiten
to work on or shape with tools

tool post n
Support
clamp that attaches a tool holder to a machine tool

toolbag n
Werkzeugtasche
bag used to carry tools

toolbar n
Werkzeugleiste
row of icons in a graphical user interface

toolbelt n
Werkzeuggürtel
belt for carrying tools

toolbox /ˈtuːlˌbɑks/ n
Toolbox Werkzeugkiste
set of routines
Werkzeugkiste Werkzeugkasten
storage case for tools

toolkit n
Werkzeugsatz
assembly of tools
Toolkit
set of basic components for developing software

tooltip n
Tooltip
an element of a graphical user interface

tooth /tuːθ/ /tʊθ/ n
Zahn
biological tooth
gear tooth
Zahn Sägezahn
saw tooth

tooth and nail adv
mit Händen und Füßen
viciously

tooth fairy /tuːθ ˈfɛəɹɪ/ n
Zahnfee
a figure of modern myth

tooth socket n
Zahnfach
socket in the jaw

toothache /ˈtuθˌeɪk/ n
Zahnschmerz Zahnweh
ache in a tooth

toothbrush /ˈtuːθbɹʌʃ/ n
Zahnbürste
brush for cleaning the teeth and tongue

toothed whale n
Zahnwal
whale of the Odontoceti suborder

toothless adj
zahnlos
Having no teeth

toothpaste /ˈtuːθpeɪst/ n
Zahnpasta Zahncreme Zahnpaste Zahncrème
paste for cleaning the teeth

toothpick /tuːθ.pɪk/ n
Zahnstocher
stick for removing food residue from the area between the teeth

toothwort n
Schuppenwurz
plant of the genus Lathraea

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ n
Kreisel
child’s spinning toy
Oberteil Top
garment worn to cover the torso
aktiv
gay sexual slang: gay man who likes to penetrate in sex
Deckel Kappe
lid, cap, cover
Mars Topp
top of a ship's mast
Spitze Gipfel Oberteil
uppermost part

top hat n
Zylinder
cylindrical hat

top light n
Oberlicht
light from above
Dachfenster Dachflächenfenster Laterne Lichtkuppel Oberlicht
skylight
Kämpferfenster Oberlicht
upper part of a window

top notch adj
erstklassig exzellent
Of the highest quality

top off v
auffüllen nachfüllen nachschenken
(US) to fill completely; to fill or refill the final portion of something not empty
abrunden abschließen krönen schließen vollenden
to complete, to put the finishing touch to (something)

top secret adj
streng geheim
information classified at the highest level

top up v
aufladen
to extend credit
auffüllen aufladen
to fill

top-fermenting adj
obergärig
fermenting at the top surface

top-heavy adj
topplastig
having a high centre of gravity thus risk of toppling

top-level adj
niveauhöchste
highest

topaz /ˈtoʊpæz/ /ˈtəʊpæz/ adj
topasen
colour

topaz /ˈtoʊpæz/ /ˈtəʊpæz/ n
Topas
gem

topboot n
Stulpenstiefel
high boot

topgallant n
Bramsegel
topmost sail

topiary n
Formschnittgärtnerei
art or practice

topic /ˈtɑpɪk/ /ˈtɒpɪk/ n
Thema
subject; theme

topical /ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/ adj
topisch
aktuell gegenwartsbezogen
of current interest; contemporary

topicality n
Aktualität Gegenwartsbezogenheit Gegenwartsnähe
condition of being topical

topknot n
Haarknoten
a decorative knot of hair on the crown of the head

topless adj
barbusig topless
featuring women that are naked from the waist up
barbusig oben ohne busenfrei topless
naked from the waist up

topmost adj
oberst
at or nearest to the top

topographic adj
topografisch topographisch
of, or relating to topography

topography /təˈpɑɡɹəfi/ /təˈpɒɡɹəfi/ n
Topografie Topographie
the features themselves (the terrain)

topolect n
Topolekt
speech-form or lect of a particular place

topological adj
topologisch
of or relating to topology

topological group n
topologische Gruppe
group with topological structure

topological space n
topologischer Raum
a set with its topology

topology /təˈpɑlədʒi/ /təˈpɒlədʒi/ n
Topologie
study of geometric properties that are not changed by stretching etc.
arrangements of computer nodes

toponym /ˈtɒpənɪm/ n
Toponym Ortsname
place name

topos /ˈtɒpɒs/ n
Topos
literary theme
mathematical structure

topping /ˈtɑpɪŋ/ /ˈtɒpɪŋ/ n
Garnierung Topping
food on top

topple /ˈtɑpl̩/ /ˈtɒpl̩/ v
stürzen umkippen
to push, throw over, overturn or overthrow something
umkippen umfallen wackeln
to totter and fall, or to lean as if about to do so

topple over v
umkippen
fall over

topsail /ˈtɑp.seɪl/ /ˈtɒp.seɪl/ n
Toppsegel
sail above the course sail

topsy-turvily adv
chaotisch unordentlich
disorderly, chaotically
auf den Kopf gestellt
in a topsy-turvy manner

topsy-turvy adj
auf den Kopf gestellt kopfstehend
backwards or upside down
chaotisch unordentlich
disorderly, chaotic

topsy-turvy adv
chaotisch unordentlich
disorderly, chaotically

toque /toʊk/ /tuːk/ /təʊk/ n
Kochmütze
tall white hat worn by chefs

torch /tɔɹtʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ n
Fackel
stick with flame at one end

torch /tɔɹtʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ v
anzünden
set fire to

toreador n
Torero
a bullfighter

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ n
Qual
extreme pain

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ v
quälen peinigen
to cause severe suffering

tormentil n
Blutwurz
Potentilla erecta

tormentor n
Peiniger Peinigerin
someone who torments

tornado /tɔː(ɹ)ˈneɪ.dəʊ/ n
Tornado Windhose
violent windstorm

toroid n
Toroid
surface generated by a closed curve (especially a circle) rotating about, but not intersecting or containing, an axis in its own plane

torpedo /ˌtɔɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ n
Zitterrochen Torpedo
fish
Torpedo
underwater weapon

torpedo /ˌtɔɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ v
torpedieren
to send a torpedo

torpedo boat n
Torpedoboot
warship designed to fire torpedoes

torpedo bomber n
Torpedobomber
aircraft

torpedo tube n
Torpedorohr
tube through which torpedoes are launched

torpor /ˈtɔɹpɚ/ /ˈtɔːpə(ɹ)/ n
Erstarrung
being inactive or stuporous

torque /tɔː(ɹ)k/ /tɔːk/ n
Drehmoment
a rotational or twisting force
Torques
a braided necklace or collar

torque wrench n
Drehmomentschlüssel
wrench for applying a specific torque

torrent /ˈtɑɹ.ənt/ /ˈtɒɹ.ənt/ /ˈtɔɹ.ənt/ n
Schwall Strom Sturzflut
violent flow, as of water etc.

torrential /tɔˈɹɛnt.ʃəl/ /təˈɹɛn.tʃəl/ adj
sintflutartig sturzflutartig wolkenbruchartig
coming or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities

torsion /ˈtɔː.ʃən/ n
Windung Windungen
the act of turning or twisting

torso /ˈtɔɹ.soʊ/ /ˈtɔː.səʊ/ n
Torso Rumpf Oberkörper
body excluding the head and limbs

tort /tɔ(ə)ɹt/ /tɔːt/ n
unerlaubte Handlung
law: wrongful act causing injury

tort law n
Deliktsrecht
area of law

torte /ˈtɔː(ɹ)t/ n
torte
a rich, dense cake

tortellini /ˌtɔɹtəˈlini/ n
Tortellini
ring-shaped pasta

torticollis n
Schiefhals
medical condition

tortilla /tɔɹˈti.ə/ /tɔːˈtɪjə/ n
Tortilla
a flat round bread

tortoise /ˈtɔː.təs/ /ˈtɔːɹ.təs/ /ˈtɔːˌtɔɪs/ n
Schildkröte Landschildkröte
land-dwelling reptile

tortoiseshell /ˈtɔː(ɹ)tə.ˌʃɛl/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)təs.ˌʃɛl/ adj
Schildpatt
made of covering of carapace of hawksbill turtle

tortoiseshell /ˈtɔː(ɹ)tə.ˌʃɛl/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)təs.ˌʃɛl/ n
Schildpatt
covering of carapace of hawksbill turtle

tortuosity n
Tortuosität
(physics) property of curve being tortuous

torture /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
Tortur
"suffering of heart" imposed by one on another, in personal relationships
Folter
intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony

torture /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ v
foltern
to intentionally inflict unnecessary pain or suffering on helpless victims

torture chamber n
Folterkammer
room equipped for torture

torturer n
Folterknecht
one who tortures

torus /ˈtɔːɹəs/ n
Wulst
molding
Torus
shape in 3-dimensional Euclidean space

tosa n
Tosa
breed of dog

toss /tɑs/ /tɒs/ /tɔs/ n
Wurf
throw, a lob, of a ball

toss /tɑs/ /tɒs/ /tɔs/ v
werfen
to flip a coin
vermengen vermischen zusammenfügen
to stir or mix (a salad)

toss a coin v
eine Münze werfen
to flick a coin for making a decision

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ adj
total komplett
complete
ganz gesamt
entire

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ n
Gesamtsumme Gesamtbetrag
amount
Summe
sum

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ v
aufaddieren zusammenaddieren zusammennehmen
to add up
schrotten
to demolish

total depravity n
Verfalleness
Calvinist doctrine

total football /ˈtoʊtəl ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˈtəʊtəl ˈfʊtbɔːl/ n
totaler Fußball
football tactic

total war n
totaler Krieg
warfare where all of a country's resources are employed

totalitarian /ˌtoʊtəlɪˈtɛəɹiən/ /ˌtəʊtəlɪˈtɛɹiən/ adj
totalitär
related to the system of government

totalitarianism n
Totalitarismus
system where state wields absolute control

totality /toʊˈtælɨti/ n
Totalität
astronomy: phase of an eclipse

tote /toʊt/ /təʊt/ n
Einkaufstasche Tragetasche
tote bag

tote bag n
Einkaufstasche Tragetasche
large handbag

totem /ˈtoʊtəm/ /ˈtəʊtəm/ n
Totem
natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe

totem pole n
Totempfahl
sculpture

totemism /ˈtoʊtəmɪzəm/ n
Totemismus
belief in a special relationship to a totem

totipotent adj
totipotent
exhibiting totipotency

totter /ˈtɑːtɚ/ /ˈtɒtə/ n
Schwanken Taumeln Torkeln
unsteady movement

totter /ˈtɑːtɚ/ /ˈtɒtə/ v
schwanken taumeln torkeln
move or stand unsteadily

toucan /ˈtuːkən/ /ˈtuːˌkæn/ n
Tukan Pfefferfresser Pfeffervogel
Ramphastid

touch /tʌt͡ʃ/ n
Berührung anfassen
act of touching
Berührung Tasten
sense of perception by physical contact
Spur
small amount

touch /tʌt͡ʃ/ v
berühren anfassen
make physical contact with
affect emotionally

touch hole n
Zündloch
small hole for ignition

touch screen n
Berührungsbildschirm Sensorbildschirm Touchbildschirm Touchscreen
input/output device

touch-dry adj
grifffest

touch-me-not n
Mimose Schamhafte Sinnpflanze Schampflanze
genus: Mimosa

touch-tone dialing n
Tonwahl Tonwahlverfahren
telephone system

touchdown /ˈtʌtʃdaʊn/ n
Touchdown
football score
Aufsetzen Landeberührung Landung
landing

touched /tʌt͡ʃt/ adj
bewegt
moved

touching /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/ adj
rührend
provoking sadness and pity

touchpad n
Touchpad Tastfeld
flat surface which is sensitive to touch

touchstone n
Prüfstein
standard of comparison or evaluation
stone used to test the quality of gold alloys

touchy /ˈtʌtʃi/ adj
empfindlich gereizt reizbar zickig übelnehmerisch
easily offended; oversensitive
empfindlich heikel
sensitive or volatile

touché /tuːˈʃeɪ/ /ˈtuː.ʃeɪ/ interjection
touché
acknowledgement

tough /tʌf/ adj
schwierig knifflig
difficult or demanding
zäh
difficult to chew
material science: undergoing plastic deformation before breaking
widerstandsfähig
rugged or physically hardy

tough /tʌf/ interjection
Pech
lack of sympathy

tough cookie n
harter Knochen Überlebenskünstler
person who can endure physical or mental hardship

tough nut to crack n
eine harte Nuss zu knacken haben
challenging problem to solve

tough shit interjection
Pech gehabt Scheißpech
too bad

toupee /tuːˈpeɪ/ n
Toupet
wig

tour /tɔː(ɹ)/ n
Rundgang Tour
guided visit
Reise Tour
journey
Tournee Tour
journey through given list of places

tour de force /ˌtuɹ.dəˈfoɹs/ n
Meisterstück

tour guide n
Fremdenführer Fremdenführerin Reiseführer Reiseleiter Reiseleiterin
guide on organised tours

tour operator n
Reiseveranstalter
company that sells package holidays

tourism /tɔːɹɪz(ə)m/ n
Tourismus
the act of travelling or sightseeing

tourist /ˈtɔɹ.ɪst/ /ˈtɝ.ɪst/ /ˈtʊəɹɪst/ /ˈtʊɹ.ɪst/ n
Tourist Touristin Reisende Reisender Vergnügungsreisende Vergnügungsreisender
someone who travels for pleasure

tourist office n
Tourismusbüro
office which provides information for tourists

tourist trap n
Touristenfalle
establishment encouraging tourists to spend money

tourmaline /ˈtʊəɹməliːn/ n
Turmalin
both senses

tournament /ˈtʊənəmənt/ /ˈtʊɹnəmənt/ n
Turnier
series of games
(historical) series of battles

tourniquet /ˈtɝ.nɪ.kɪt/ /ˈtʊə.nɪ.keɪ/ n
Stauschlauch Tourniquet Aderpresse
a tightly compressed bandage used to stop bleeding

tousled adj
zerzaust
unkempt

tout /taʊt/ /tʌʊt/ n
Drogenvermittler Drogenvermittlerin Kartenschwarzhändler Kartenschwarzhändlerin Marktschreier Schlepperin
someone advertising for customers in an aggressive way

tout /taʊt/ /tʌʊt/ v
werben ankündigen
To flaunt, to publicize/publicise; to boast or brag; to promote

tovarish /tɒˈvɑːɹɪʃ/ n
Towarischtsch
comrade, especially with reference to the former USSR

tow /taʊ/ /toʊ/ /təʊ/ n
Abschleppen Schleppen
act of towing
Seil Schlepptau Tau
cable used in towing
Schlepper
something that tows
Werg Hede
bundle of fibers

tow /taʊ/ /toʊ/ /təʊ/ v
abschleppen schleppen treideln ziehen
pull something using a line

tow bar n
Anhängerkupplung
a bar, or ball, usually at the rear of a vehicle, where a trailer, or caravan or other similar item can be attached and towed

tow truck /ˈtoʊ.tɹʌk/ n
Abschleppwagen
motor vehicle for towing

toward /tɘ.ˈwoːd/ /tə.ˈwɔːd/ /tʊ.ˈwɔɹd/ preposition
für um zwecks
for the purpose of
gegenüber bezüglich hinsichtlich zu
in relation to
zu nach in Richtung auf
in the direction of
Richtung gegen so um
located near

towel /taʊl/ n
Handtuch
cloth used for wiping

tower /ˈtaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaʊɚ/ n
der Turm Turm
Tarot card
Turm
structure
(figuratively) any item that is higher than it is wide

tower block n
Hochhaus
tall building

towline n
Abschleppseil
A line or rope used for towing a vehicle

town /taʊn/ n
Stadt Städtchen Ort Gemeinde
settlement

town hall n
Rathaus Bürgermeisteramt Gemeindehaus Stadthaus
a building that houses the local government offices of a town

town square n
Stadtplatz
an open area in a town

town twinning n
Städtepartnerschaft
pairing of towns or cities

town walls n
Stadtmauer Stadtmauern
wall surrounding a town

townhouse n
Stadthaus
house in an urban setting

townlet n
Städtchen
a small town

township /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/ n
Township Zaunschaft
area set aside for nonwhite occupation in South Africa
Zaunschaft
territory of a town

townsman n
Bürger Stadtbewohner
male resident of a town

townspeople n
Bürger Bürgerinnen Leute der Stadt Leute in der Stadt Stadtbewohner Stadtbewohnerinnen
the population or inhabitants of a village, town or city

townswoman n
Bürgerin Stadtbewohnerin
woman resident of a town

towpath n
Treidelpfad Treidelweg Leinpfad Reckweg Treppelweg Uferpfad
path alongside a canal or river

toxic /ˈtɑk.sɪk/ /ˈtɒk.sɪk/ adj
giftig toxisch
having a harmful chemical nature

toxicity /tɒkˈsɪsəti/ n
Giftigkeit
degree
quality

toxicological adj
toxikologisch
of or pertaining to toxicology

toxicologist n
Toxikologe Toxikologin
scientist or physician who speciality is toxicology

toxicology n
Toxikologie Giftkunde
scientific study of poisons and poisoning

toxicomania /ˌtɑksɪkoʊˈmeɪniə/ /ˌtɒksɪkəʊˈmeɪnɪə/ n
Toxikomanie
desire for intoxicants

toxin /ˈtɑksɪn/ /ˈtɒksɪn/ n
Toxin
a toxic or poisonous substance

toxoplasmosis n
Toxoplasmose
disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii

toy /tɔɪ/ n
Spielzeug
something to play with

toy /tɔɪ/ v
herumspielen spielen
to play with

toy poodle n
Toypudel
a small poodle

toy soldier n
Spielzeugsoldat
toy soldier

toychest n
Spielkiste Spielzeugkiste
chest for storing toys

toyseller n
Spielzeugverkäufer Spielzeugverkäuferin
one who sells toys

toyshop n
Spielwarengeschäft
shop that sells toys

trace /tɹeɪs/ n
Leiterplatte
(electronics) electric current-carrying conductive pathway
aufspüren aufzeichnen nachspüren nachziehen verfolgen
act of tracing

trace element n
Spurenelement
chemical element in an organism’s diet

traceability /ˌtɹeɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ n
Nachvollziehbarkeit
ability to trace a process

traceable /ˈtɹeɪsəbəl/ adj
nachvollziehbar
capable of being traced; possible to track down

traceless /ˈtɹeɪsləs/ adj
spurlos
That has no traces

tracer /ˈtɹeɪsə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪsɚ/ n
Leuchtspurmunition
A piece of ammunition for a firearm that contains magnesium or another flammable substance

trachea /tɹəˈki.ə/ /ˈtɹeɪki.ə/ n
Trachea
thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi

trachoma n
Trachom
infectious disease

trachyte /ˈtɹeɪkʌɪt/ n
Trachyt
pale igneous rock

tracing paper n
Pauspapier Transparentpapier
translucent paper

track /tɹæk/ n
Spurweite
distance between two opposite wheels
Spur
mark left by something that has passed along
Fußspur
mark or impression left by the foot
Gleis
permanent way; the rails

track /tɹæk/ v
verfolgen
to monitor someone's or something's movement

track and field n
Leichtathletik Athletik
group of athletic sports

track down v
aufspüren aufstöbern ausfindig machen
to search, hunt

trackball n
Trackball
computing device

tracker n
Fährtenleser Aufspürer Aufspürerin Fährtenfinder Fährtenfinderin Fährtenleserin
agent noun of track

tracksuit n
Trainingsanzug Sportanzug
garment

tract /tɹækt/ n
Traktat
a brief treatise
Trakt
a series of connected body organs
Gebiet
an area

traction engine n
Lokomobile
steam engine

tractor /ˈtɹæktə/ /ˈtɹæktɚ/ n
Traktor Schlepper Trecker
farm vehicle
Sattelzugmaschine
truck (or lorry) for pulling a trailer

tractor beam n
Fangstrahl Traktorstrahl
science fiction device

tractor driver n
Traktorist Traktoristin
one who drives a tractor

tractor-trailer n
Sattelschlepper Sattelzug Sattelzugmaschine mit Auflieger
large truck

tractrix n
Traktrix
curve

tradable adj
handelbar
capable of being traded

trade /tɹeɪd/ n
Handel Kommerz
buying and selling
Handel Tausch
instance of bartering
Handel Geschäft
instance of buying or selling
Handwerk
skilled practice of an occupation
Passat Passatwind
steady winds above and below equator
Facharbeiter
those who perform a particular kind of skilled work

trade /tɹeɪd/ v
handeln
to engage in trade

trade away v
(jemandem etwas) abtreten aufgeben loslassen verzichten auf
to relinquish

trade deficit n
Handelsdefizit
negative balance of trade

trade fair n
Messe Handelsmesse Salon
exhibition for a particular field

trade in v
in Zahlung geben
to give a piece of merchandise as part of the payment

trade name n
Verkehrsname
business or firm
Handelsname
name used to identify a commercial product or service

trade secret n
Geschäftsgeheimnis Kunstgeheimnis
formula, practice, process, design

trade union n
Gewerkschaft
organization

trade war n
Handelskrieg
practice of nations creating mutual tariffs

trade wind /ˈtɹeɪdˑwɪnd/ n
Passat Passatwind
steady wind

trade-off n
Kompromiss Trade-off
situation in which one thing must be decreased for another to be increased

trademark /ˈtɹeɪdmɑː(ɹ)k/ n
Warenzeichen Marke
identification of a company's product

trader /ˈtɹeɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪdɚ/ n
Händler Kaufmann Händlerin Kauffrau
one who earns a living by trading

tradesman n
Handwerker
skilled male manual worker

trading partner n
Handelspartner
country that another country does business with

tradition /tɹəˈdɪʃən/ n
Tradition Überlieferung Urüberlieferung
a part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation

traditional /tɹəˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
traditionell
observant of tradition
traditionell herkömmlich
of or pertaining to tradition

traditional Chinese medicine n
traditionelle chinesische Medizin
medical practices of Chinese culture

traditionalism n
Traditionalismus

traditionalist n
Traditionalist Traditionalistin
one who adheres to tradition

traditionalistic adj
traditionalistisch
pertaining to traditionalism

traduce /tɹəˈdjuːs/ /tɹəˈdus/ v
verleumden
to malign by making malicious and false or defamatory statements

traducer n
Verleumder Verleumderin
one who maligns another

traffic /ˈtɹæfɪk/ n
Verkehr Warenverkehr
commercial transportation or exchange of goods
Verkehr Datenverkehr
exchange or flux of information, messages or data
Verkehr Personenverkehr
pedestrians or vehicles on roads or on the air

traffic calming n
Verkehrsberuhigung
deliberate slowing of traffic

traffic circle n
Kreisverkehr
an intersection with a circular shape and, usually, a central island

traffic cone n
Haberkornhütchen Leitkegel Lübecker Hütchen Pylon Verkehrshütchen Verkehrsleitkegel
cone-shaped marker

traffic island n
Verkehrsinsel
stretch of raised concrete

traffic jam n
Verkehrsstau Stau Stockung
situation in which all road traffic is stationary or very slow

traffic light n
Ampel Verkehrsampel Robot
signalling device

traffic sign n
Verkehrszeichen Verkehrsschild Verkehrshinweisschild Verkehrshinweistafel Verkehrstafel
traffic sign

traffic warden n
Politesse Hilfspolizist
person who monitors parking

tragedy /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪdi/ n
Tragödie
disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury
genre of such works, and the art of producing them
Tragödie Trauerspiel
drama or similar work

tragic /ˈtɹædʒɪk/ adj
tragisch
causing great sadness
relating to tragedy

tragic hero n
tragischer Held

tragicomedy n
Tragikomödie
drama that combines elements of tragedy and comedy

trail /tɹeɪl/ n
Spur
footprints or signs of something/someone has passed previously
track followed by a hunter
Pfad Weg
route for travel over land

trail /tɹeɪl/ v
ziehen schleppen schleifen
drag behind
folgen nacheilen nachsetzen nachstellen verfolgen
follow behind
eine Spur hinter sich lassen zurücklassen
leave (a trail of)

trail mix n
Studentenfutter
a blend of foods for snacking on the go

trailblazer n
Vorreiter Vorreiterin
one that blazes a trail to guide others

trailblazing adj
bahnbrechend
resembling a trailblazer; innovative or pioneering

trailer /ˈtɹeɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪlɚ/ n
Wohnwagen
furnished vehicle towed behind another, used as a dwelling when stationary
Anhang Anhängsel Ausleger
part of an object which extends some distance beyond the main body of the object
Wohncontainer
prefabricated home that could be towed but typically is not
Trailer Vorschau
preview of a film
Anhänger
vehicle towed behind another, used for carrying equipment
unpowered wheeled vehicle that is towed behind another, and used to carry equipment, with the exception of a caravan

trailer hitch n
Anhängerkupplung
hitch for a trailer

trailer park n
Parkanlage für Wohnwagen Wohnwagenabstellplatz Wohnwagenplatz Wohnwagensiedlung
trailer park

trailer trash n
Abschaum
trailer trash

trailing adj
anhängend nachschleppend nachziehend
converging in the direction of travel

train /tɹeɪn/ n
Zug Eisenbahn
line of connected cars or carriages
Gedankenfolge Reihe
series of events or ideas which are interconnected
Schleppe
the elongated back portion of a dress or skirt which drags along the ground

train /tɹeɪn/ v
trainieren
to improve one's fitness
zielen
to move (a gun) laterally so that it points in a different direction
üben trainieren
to practice an ability
trainieren lehren
to teach a task

train of thought n
Gedankengang
flow of thinking

train wreck n
Desaster Katastrophe
disaster

trainee /tɹeɪ.ni/ n
Praktikant Praktikantin Trainee
someone being formally trained in a workplace

trainer /ˈtɹeɪnə/ /ˈtɹeɪnɚ/ n
Trainer
person who trains another; coach

training /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/ n
Training Ausbildung
the activity of imparting and acquiring skills

training bra n
Mädchen-BH
bra for younger girls

training wheel n
Stützrad
one of a pair of training wheels

training wheels n
Stützräder
pair of small wheels attached to a child's bicycle

trainspotter n
Trainspotter
person whose hobby is train spotting

traipse /tɹeɪps/ n
Gewaltmarsch
long or tiring walk

traipse /tɹeɪps/ v
sich schleppen sich voranschleppen
intransitive: to walk about
sich durch/ über etwas schleppen
transitive: to walk about or over

trait /tɹeɪ/ /tɹeɪt/ n
Eigenschaft
an identifying characteristic, habit or trend

traitor /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ n
Verräter Verräterin
a betrayer
Verräter Verräterin Vaterlandsverräter Vaterlandsverräterin
one who violates allegiance and betrays one's country

traitorous /ˈtɹeɪtəɹəs/ adj
treulos untreu verräterisch
characteristic of a traitor

trajectory /tɹəˈdʒɛktəɹɪ/ n
Zustandskurve
course of development
Entwicklung
ordered set of intermediate states
Trajektorie Flugbahn Bahn
path of a body

tram /tɹam/ /tɹæm/ n
Straßenbahn Tram Trambahn S-bahn
passenger vehicle

tram driver n
Straßenbahnfahrer Straßenbahnfahrerin
driver of a tram

tram stop n
Straßenbahnhaltestelle
stop for trams

trammel /ˈtræməl/ n
Kesselhaken
device to suspend cooking pots over a fire

trammel /ˈtræməl/ v
fesseln
to entangle, as in a net
behindern hemmen
to hamper

tramp /tɹæmp/ n
Penner Landstreicher Vagabund Landstreicherin
homeless person
Flittchen Schlampe
promiscuous woman

tramp stamp n
Arschgeweih
tattoo on a woman's lower back

trample /ˈtɹæmpəl/ n
Trampeln
the sound of heavy footsteps

trample /ˈtɹæmpəl/ v
trampeln
(intransitive) to cause emotional injury as if by trampling
(intransitive) to walk heavily and destructively
trampeln herumtrampeln zertrampeln
(transitive) to crush something by walking on it
herumtrampeln
to treat someone harshly

trampoline /tɹæmpəˈliːn/ /ˈtɹæmpəliːn/ n
Trampolin
gymnastic and recreational device

trance /tɹæns/ /tɹɑːns/ n
Trance
genre of electronic dance music
dazed or unconscious condition
state of low response to stimulus and diminished, narrow attention
such a state induced by hypnosis

tranche /tɹæntʃ/ /tɹɑːnʃ/ v
Tranche
finance

tranny /ˈtɹæ.ni/ n
Transe
(colloquial) a transsexual, transgender or transvestite person

tranquil /ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/ adj
ruhig
calm; without motion or sound
ruhig gelassen
free from emotional disturbance

tranquillity /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/ n
Stille Ruhe
the absence of disturbance; peacefulness
the state of being tranquil

trans man n
Transmann
a transgender or transsexual man

trans woman n
Trans-Frau Transfrau
a transgender or transsexual woman

trans- prefix
trans-
across, through, over, beyond, to or on the other side of, outside of

trans-Neptunian object n
transneptunische Objekt

trans-friendly adj
transfreundlich
welcoming of transgender people

transacetylase n
Transacetylase
transacetylase

transaction /tɹænˈzækʃən/ n
Geschäftsabwicklung Geschäftsdurchführung
act of conducting or carrying out business, negotiations, plans
Geschäft Geschäftsabschluss
deal or business agreement
Transaktion
finance: transfer of funds into, out of, or from an account
computing: atomic operation
exchange or trade, as of ideas, money, goods, etc.
finance: economic transaction: a valid currency transfer

transalpine adj
transalpin transalpinisch
on the other side of the Alps

transatlantic adj
transatlantisch
spanning or crossing the Atlantic

transceive /tɹænˈsiv/ v
übermitteln
transmit and receive

transceiver n
Transceiver
combined radio transmitter and receiver

transcend /tɹæn(t)ˈsɛnd/ v
ubersteigen
to pass beyond the limits of something

transcendence /tɹæn(t)ˈsɛndəns/ n
Transzendenz

transcendental number n
transzendente Zahl
irrational nonalgebraic number

transcendentalism n
Transzendentalismus

transclusion n
Transklusion

transcontinental adj
transkontinental
crossing a continent

transcribe /trænˈskɹaɪb/ v
transkribieren
linguistics: to represent speech by phonetic symbols

transcript /ˈtɹanskɹɪpt/ /ˈtɹænskɹɪpt/ n
Notenspiegel Studienakten Studienbuch
inventory of courses and grades
Abschrift Transkript
something which has been transcribed
Mitschrift Protokoll
written version of what was said orally

transcription /tɹænˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
Transkription
in linguistics
in genetics

transdermal adj
transdermal transkutan
through unbroken skin

transept n
Transept Querhaus

transfection /tɹænzˈfɛkʃən/ n
Transfektion
introduction of foreign DNA into a eukaryotic cell

transfer /tɹænsˈfɝ/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹænsfɝ/ /ˈtɹɑːnsfɜː/ n
Übertragung
Versetzung Übertragung Überweisung
act

transfer /tɹænsˈfɝ/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹænsfɝ/ /ˈtɹɑːnsfɜː/ v
bringen
versetzen
to be or become transferred
übertragen
to move or pass from one place, person or thing to another

transfer window n
Transferfenster Wechselperiode
period during which transfers can be made

transferase n
Transferase
enzyme which catalyses the transfer of a functional group

transference /tɹænsˈfəɹəns/ /ˈtɹansf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ n
Übertragung
term used in psychology

transferrin n
Transferrin
glycoprotein

transfinite /tɹænsˈfaɪnaɪt/ adj
transfinit
beyond finite

transfinite induction n
transfinite Induktion
extension of mathematical induction to well-ordered sets of transfinite cardinality

transform /tɹænzˈfɔɹm/ /tɹænzˈfɔːm/ /ˈtɹænzfɔɹm/ /ˈtɹænzfɔːm/ v
transformieren verwandeln
change greatly the appearance or form of
umwandeln
change the nature, condition or function of
transformieren
in electricity: subject to the action of a transformer
in genetics: subject (a cell) to transformation
in mathematics: subject to a transformation

transformation /ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌtɹæns.fə(ɹ)ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
Transformation
act of transforming

transformer /tɹænsˈfɔɹmɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɔːmə/ n
Transformator Trafo
device that changes the characteristics of AC electricity

transfuse v
transfundieren
administer a transfusion

transfusion n
Bluttransfusion Transfusion
medicine: the transfer of blood or blood products from one individual to another
Umfüllen Umfüllung Umschütten
the act of pouring liquid from one vessel to another

transgender /tɹanzˈdʒɛndə/ /tɹænzˈdʒɛndɚ/ adj
trans trans* transgender transgeschlechtlich
not identifying with culturally conventional gender roles

transgender /tɹanzˈdʒɛndə/ /tɹænzˈdʒɛndɚ/ n
Trans-Person
a transgender person

transgression /tɹænsˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
Regelverstoß Regelübertretung Verstoß Übertretung
act that goes beyond generally accepted boundaries
Verstoß Überschreitung Übertretung Gesetzesverstoß Transgression
violation of a law, command or duty

transgressive /tɹænzˈɡɹɛsɪv/ n
Modus transgressivus Transgressiv Transgressivus
a verb form

transhumance /tɹænzˈhjuːməns/ n
Wanderweidewirtschaft
the movement of people with their grazing animals to new pastures

transidentity adj
Transidentität
not identifying with birth gender

transience n
Vergänglichkeit
impermanence that suggests the inevitability of ending or dying
quality of being transient, temporary, brief or fleeting

transient adj
flüchtig kurzlebig zerfallend
Decaying with time, especially exponentially
transient
mathematics: having positive probability of being left
Augenblicks- einmalig gelegentlich isoliert
occasional; isolated; one-off; individual
vergänglich vorübergehend temporär Ausgleichs- abklingend instationär
passing or disappearing with time; transitory
Ausgleichs- Durchgangs- durchlaufend mobil
passing through; passing from one person to another
flüchtig kurzlebig kurzzeitig passager
remaining for only a brief time

transient n
Einschwingungsvorgang
acoustics
Obdachlose Obdachloser
homeless
Transiente
physics
Übergang
something transient
Durchreisende Durchreisender Reisende Reisender
traveller

transistor n
Transistor
solid-state semiconductor device, with three terminals

transistor radio n
Transistorradio
a small radio having transistors

transit /ˈtɹæn.zət/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zɪt/ n
Theodolit
A surveying instrument
Durchgang Transit
The act of passing over, across, or through something
Durchreise
The conveyance of people or goods from one place to another
Durchgang
The passage of a celestial body

transition /tɹænˈzɪʃən/ n
Übergang
process of change from one form, state, style or place to another

transition matrix n
Übergangsmatrix
a square matrix

transitional adj
Übergangs-
of or relating to a transition
vorläufig übergangsweise
temporary; pending the implementation of something new

transitional provision n
Übergangsbestimmung
A statutory provision that regulates a process that starts before an amendment or enactment of the statute comes into force, and ends after the amendment or enactment of the statute has come into force

transitive /ˈtɹænzɪtɪv/ adj
transitiv
grammar, of a verb: taking an object or objects
set theory, of a relation on a set

transitive verb n
transitives Verb Transitiv Transitivum Transitivverb transitives Verbum
a verb that is accompanied by a direct object

transitivity /ˌtɹænzɪˈtɪvɪti/ n
Transitivität
the degree in which a verb can govern objects

transitoriness n
Vergänglichkeit
state or quality of being transitory

transitory /ˈtɹæn.zɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
flüchtig vorbeigehend vorübergehend
lasting only a short time

translatability n
Übersetzbarkeit
property of being translatable; ability to be translated

translatable adj
übersetzbar
capable of being translated into another language

translatableness n
Übersetzbarkeit
property of being translatable; ability to be translated

translate /tɹɑːnzˈleɪt/ /ˈtɹænzleɪt/ /ˈtɹɛnzlæet/ v
übertragen
to change from one medium to another
übersetzen translatiren
to change text from one language to another

translation /tɹænzˈleɪʃən/ /tɹɑːnsˈleɪʃən/ n
Übersetzung Übersetzen
act of translating between languages
Translation Übersetzung
genetics: process for producing proteins
Translation Parallelverschiebung
math, physics: motion without deformation or rotation
Untersetzung Übersetzung
of forces in a gearbox
Übersetzung
result of translating between languages

translation dictionary n
Übersetzungswörterbuch
dictionary that provides translations between two or more languages

translation studies n
Translatologie Übersetzungswissenschaft
study of theory and practice of translating and interpreting

translationary adj
translatorisch
shifting of coordinate axes
übersetzungstechnisch
translation of language

translative case n
Translativ
case used to indicate a change in the state of a noun

translator /ˈtɹænzleɪtɚ/ /ˈtɹɑːnzleɪtə/ n
Übersetzer Übersetzerin
someone who translates

translingual adj
sprachenübergreifend
Existing in multiple languages

transliterate /tɹænzˈlɪtəɹeɪt/ v
transliterieren umschreiben
to represent letters or words in the characters of another alphabet or script

transliteration /ˌtɹænzlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
Transliteration Transkription Umschreibung Umschrift
product of transliterating

translucent /tɹænzˈluː.sənt/ adj
transparent lichtdurchlässig
allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it
luzid
clear, lucid, or transparent

transmissible spongiform encephalopathy n
übertragbare spongiforme Enzephalopathie
any fatal, degenerative disease transmitted by prions

transmission /tɹænsˈmɪʃən/ n
Übertragung
act of transmitting
Getriebe
assembly of gears

transmission function n
Fortpflanzungskonstante
function which generalizes the notion of a factorial

transmit /tɹænsˈmɪt/ v
übermitteln
to communicate news or information

transmittance n
Transmissionsgrad
fraction of incident radiation

transmitter n
Sendeanlage Sendegerät
electronic device
Sender
one who or that which transmits something

transmogrify /tɹænzˈmɑːɡɹɪfaɪ/ /tɹænzˈmɒɡɹɪfaɪ/ v
transformieren ummodeln
completely alter the form of

transmute v
umwandeln verwandeln
to convert one thing into another

transnational adj
grenzüberschreitend transnational
between or beyond national boundaries

transom /ˈtɹænsəm/ n
Sturz Holm
crosspiece over a door
Heckspiegel Spiegel
flat stern of a vessel
Querbalken Querholz Querstück Riegel
horizontal beam
Kämpfer waagerechte Leiste
horizontal dividing bar in a window
Heckbalken
nautical: transverse structural member

transom window n
Kämpferfenster Oberlicht
window above a door

transparency /tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/ /tɹænsˈpɛɹənsi/ n
Transparenz Durchsichtigkeit
quality of being transparent; transparence

transparent /tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/ /tɹæn(t)sˈpɛɹənt/ adj
erkennbar transparent
obvious
transparent
open, publicly visible
durchsichtig transparent
see-through, clear

transphobia n
Transphobie
fear or hatred of transsexuality or transgenderism

transphobic adj
transphobisch
relating to or characteristic of transphobia

transplant /tɹænzˈplænt/ /tɹɑːnzˈplɑːnt/ /ˈtɹænzplænt/ /ˈtɹɑːnzplɑːnt/ n
Transplantation
medicine: operation

transplant /tɹænzˈplænt/ /tɹɑːnzˈplɑːnt/ /ˈtɹænzplænt/ /ˈtɹɑːnzplɑːnt/ v
transplantieren verpflanzen
medicine: transfer (tissue/organ)
umsetzen
resettle or relocate (something)
umpflanzen verpflanzen
uproot and replant (a plant)

transplantation n
Transplantation
A surgical operation
Umsiedlung
The resettlement of a group of people
Umpflanzung
The uprooting of a tree and planting it in a new location

transponder n
Transponder
transceiver that transmits a signal in response to another

transport /tɹænzˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænzˈpoət/ /tɹænzˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænzˈpɔːt/ /ˈtɹænz.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹænz.poət/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔːt/ n
Beförderung Transport
vehicle used to transport passengers, mail or freight

transport /tɹænzˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænzˈpoət/ /tɹænzˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænzˈpɔːt/ /ˈtɹænz.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹænz.poət/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔːt/ v
transportieren befördern
carry or bear from one place to another

transportable /tɹænsˈpɔɹtəbəl/ /tɹænˈspɔː(ɹ)təb(ə)l/ adj
transportabel
Capable of being transported; easily moved

transportation /tɹænspɔːˈteɪʃən/ /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/ n
Beförderung Transport
Transport Beförderung
act of transporting

transpose /tɹænzˈpəʊz/ /tɹɑːnsˈpəʊz/ n
Transponierte
matrix

transpose /tɹænzˈpəʊz/ /tɹɑːnsˈpəʊz/ /ˈtɹænzpəʊz/ /ˈtɹɑːnspəʊz/ n
transponieren umformen umstellen
algebra: move (a term) to the other side of an equation
transponieren
music: write or perform (a piece) in another key
die Reihenfolge ändern umstellen vertauschen
reverse or change the order of two

transposition n
Umsetzung in innerstaatliches Recht
incorporation of the EU directive into domestic law

transrealism n
Transrealismus
literary mode

transsexual /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
transsexuell
being a transsexual

transsexual /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛkʃuəl/ n
Transsexuelle Transsexueller
person whose gender identity did not match his/her birth sex, and who therefore is changing or has changed sex

transsexuality n
Transsexualismus Transsexualität
the state, condition, or properties of being transsexual

transubstantiation n
Transsubstantiation
Roman Catholic dogma

transverse adj
querliegend
lying across

transverse wave n
Querwelle Scherwelle Schubwelle Transversalwelle
type of wave

transvestite /tɹænzˈvɛstaɪt/ n
Transvestit Transe Transi Transvestitin
cross-dresser

trap /tɹæp/ [t̠ɹ̝̊äp] n
Siphon Geruchsverschluss
bend, sag, or other device in a waste-pipe to prevent the escape of noxious gases
Falltür Fallgrube
covering over a hole or opening; a trapdoor
Falle
device designed to catch or kill animals
trick or arrangement designed to catch someone in a more general sense
Maul Klappe
slang: mouth

trap /tɹæp/ [t̠ɹ̝̊äp] v
fangen
to catch in a trap or traps
Fallen stellen
to set traps for game; to make a business of trapping game

trapdoor n
Falltür
door set into floor or ceiling

trapdoor spider n
Falltürspinne
spider of the family Ctenizidae

trapezium /tɹæˈpi.zi.əm/ /tɹəˈpiː.zi.əm/ n
Trapez Trapezoid
polygon with no parallel sides and no equal sides
Trapez Paralleltrapez
polygon with two parallel sides

trapezoidal adj
trapezförmig
in the shape of a trapezoid

trapped adj
gefangen
caught in a trap

trapper /ˈtɹæpɚ/ n
Trapper
one who traps animals

trash /tɹæʃ/ n
Mülleimer
computer terminology
Papierkorb
container
Müll Abfall
things to be discarded

trash /tɹæʃ/ v
verhauen
to beat soundly
wegwerfen
to discard
in Unordnung bringen
to make into a mess

trauma /ˈtɹɑ.mə/ /ˈtɹɒ.mə/ /ˈtɹɔ.mə/ /ˈtɹɔː.mə/ n
Trauma
emotional wound
event
serious injury to the body

traumatic adj
traumatisch
of, caused by, or causing trauma

traumatise v
traumatisieren
to cause a trauma

traumatology n
Traumatologie
branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of trauma

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ n
Reise
act of traveling
Reisen
plural: series of journeys

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ v
reisen
be on a journey
sich fortpflanzen sich übertragen reisen
pass from here to there; transmit
bereisen reisen
travel throughout

travel agency n
Reisebüro Reiseagentur
company

traveling /ˈtɹæv.l̩iŋ/ n
Schrittfehler
basketball rule violation

traveling expenses n
Reisekosten

traveller /ˈtɹævələ/ /ˈtɹævəlɚ/ n
Reisende Reisender
one who travels

traveller's cheque n
Reisescheck
preprinted cheque for a fixed amount

travelling salesman n
Handlungsreisender Vertreter
itinerant salesperson

travelling salesman problem n
Problem des Handlungsreisenden
mathematical problem

travelogue /ˈtravəlɒɡ/ n
Reisebericht
description of someone's travels

traversal n
Traversal

traverse /tɹəˈvɜːs/ /tɹəˈvɝs/ /ˈtɹævəs/ /ˈtɹævɚs/ v
durchkreuzen durchqueren überqueren
to travel across, often under difficult conditions

travertine /ˈtɹavətɪn/ n
Travertin

travesty /ˈtɹæv.əs.ti/ n
Farce lächerliche Karikatur
A parody or stylistic imitation.
Zerrbild
An absurd or grotesque misrepresentation

travois /tɹəˈvɔɪ/ n
Stangenschleife Zuggeschir
a traditional North American Indian sled

trawler n
Trawler
fishing boat

tray /tɹeɪ/ n
Tablett
object on which things are carried

treacherous /ˈtɹɛtʃəɹəs/ adj
verräterisch
deceitful; inclined to betray
exhibiting treachery
tückisch
unreliable; dangerous

treachery /ˈtɹɛtʃəɹi/ n
Verrat
deliberate disregard for trust or faith

treacle /ˈtɹiː.kəl/ n
Melasse
molasses or golden syrup

tread /tɹɛd/ n
Laufsohle Profil
bottom of a sneaker
Profil Sohlenprofil
grooves in a sole
Profil
grooves in tire
Tritt Schritt Stufe
step
Auftritt Lauffläche Schritt Stufe Tritt Trittbrett
top of a step

tread /tɹɛd/ v
treten austreten feststampfen festtreten freitreten stampfen
to beat with one's feet; to trample
treten betreten auftreten begehen stapfen trampeln
to step on

tread water v
auf der Stelle treten sich im Kreis drehen
to make no progress
Wasser treten
to remain afloat in water without use of any buoyancy aid

treadle /ˈtɹɛdl̩/ n
Fußhebel
pedal or lever

treadmill /ˈtɹɛd.mɪl/ n
Tretmühle
mill worked by persons
Laufband Tretmühle
piece of indoor sporting equipment

treason /ˈtɹiː.zən/ n
Landesverrat Verrat
crime of betraying one’s country

treasure /ˈtɹɛʒə/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚ/ n
Schatz
collection of valuable things
term of endearment
any single thing one values greatly

treasure chest n
Schatzkiste
chest filled with treasure

treasure hunt n
Schatzsuche
search for a treasure (game or real)

treasure map n
Schatzkarte
map on which is marked the location of a treasure

treasure trail n
Straße zum Glück Wegweiser
vertical line of hair

treasure trove n
Schatz
hidden treasure, subsequently discovered

treasurer /ˈtɹɛʒəɹə(ɹ)/ n
Finanzminister
government official in charge of the Treasury
Finanzdirektor Leiter der Finanzabteilung
head of a corporation's treasury department
Schatzmeister Kassierer Kassenwart Kassier Quästor
official entrusted with the funds and revenues of an organisation

treasury /ˈtɹɛʒəɹi/ n
Schatzkammer
place where treasure is stored safely

treat /tɹit/ v
bewirten einladen
to entertain with food or drink
behandeln
to handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way

treatise /ˈtɹiːtɪs/ n
Abhandlung Traktat
systematic discourse on some subject

treatment /ˈtɹiːtmənt/ n
Behandlung
medical care for an illness or injury
preserving or giving particular properties
Behandlung Behandeln Umgang
process or manner of treating

treaty /ˈtɹiːdi/ /ˈtɹiːti/ /ˈtɹiːəti/ n
Vertrag Bündnis
a binding agreement under international law

treble /ˈtɹɛbəl/ n
Höhen
Any high-pitched or shrill voice or sound

treble /ˈtɹɛbəl/ v
verdreifachen
to multiply by three

treble clef n
Violinschlüssel
music symbol

trebuchet /ˈtɹɛb.juˌʃɛt/ /ˈtɹɛbəʃɛt/ n
Bleide Blide Tribock Tribok
trebuchet

tredecillion numeral
Septillion
1042
Tredezillion
1078

tree /tɹi/ /tɹiː/ n
Baum
large woody plant
(computing theory) recursive data structure
(graph theory) graph tree with no cycles
(graphical user interface) tree list
pole with storage hooks
Schuhspanner
shoe tree

tree fork n
Baumgabelung
bifurcation in the trunk of a tree

tree frog n
Laubfrosch Baumfrosch Europäischer Laubfrosch
frog of the family Hylidae

tree hollow n
Baumhöhle
tree hollow

tree line n
Baumgrenze Waldgrenze

tree ring n
Jahresring
annual growth ring in the trunk of a tree

tree sparrow n
Feldsperling Feldspatz
Passer montanus

tree trunk n
Baumstamm Stamm
the main structural member of a tree

treebank /ˈtɹiː.bæŋk/ n
Baumbank
database of trees

treehouse /ˈtɹiːˌhaʊs/ n
Baumhaus
a house within a tree

treeless adj
baumlos
having no trees

treelessness n
Baumlosigkeit
treenessness

treelike adj
baumartig baumähnlich
Having some characteristics of a tree

treestand n
Hochsitz
hunting stand

treetop n
Baumkrone Baumwipfel
crown or uppermost branches of a tree

trefoil /ˈtɹɛ.fɔɪl/ n
Klee Dreiblatt
plant
Dreipass
symbol

trellis /ˈtɹɛlɪs/ n
Gatter Schmuckgitter Ziergitter
An outdoor garden frame which can be used for partitioning a common area
Klettergerüst Rankgerüst Spalier
An outdoor garden frame which can be used to grow vines or other climbing plants

trematode n
Trematode
parasitic worm of the class Trematoda

tremble /ˈtɹɛmbl̩/ n
Zittern
a shake

tremble /ˈtɹɛmbl̩/ v
zittern
to shake

tremendous /tɹəˈmɛndəs/ /tɹɪˈmɛndəs/ adj
außerordentlich beträchtlich
extremely large (in amount, extent, degree etc.) or great; enormous; extraordinary

tremolite n
Tremolit
amphibole mineral

tremor /ˈtɹɛmɚ/ /ˈtɹɪmɚ/ n
Beben
earthquake
Zittern
shake, quiver, or vibration

tremor /ˈtɹɛmɚ/ /ˈtɹɪmɚ/ v
zittern
to shake or quiver; to tremble

tremulous /ˈtɹɛmjuləs/ adj
furchtsam ängstlich
timid, hesitant
zitternd
trembling or shaking

trench /tɹɛntʃ/ n
Graben
long, narrow ditch or hole
Schützengraben
military excavation

trench coat n
Trenchcoat
military-style raincoat

trench foot n
Immersionsfuß
medical condition

trench warfare n
Grabenkampf
fighting of any sort
Grabenkampf Grabenkrieg
warfare in which opposing sides occupy trenches

trenchant /ˈtɹɛnʃənt/ adj
beißend pointiert prägnant scharf stechend treffsicher
biting, severe
schneidend
sharp

trend /tɹɛnd/ n
Trend
A fad
Tendenz Trend
an inclination in a direction

trendsetter n
Trendsetter
someone who starts a trend, or makes one more popular

trendy /ˈtɹɛndi/ adj
trendig trendy
in accordance with the latest trend

trepanation /tɹɛpəˈneɪʃən/ n
Trepanation
practice of drilling a hole in the skull

trepidation /ˌtɹɛp.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
Angst Beklommenheit
fearful state

treshchotka n
Treschtschotka
an old Russian percussion instrument

trespass /ˈtɹɛspæs/ /ˈtɹɛspəs/ n
Hausfriedensbruch Landfriedensbruch
law: interference to another's enjoyment of his property

trespass /ˈtɹɛspæs/ /ˈtɹɛspəs/ v
übertreten
eindringen unbefugt betreten unerlaubt betreten
legal: to enter someone else's property illegally

trestle /ˈtɹɛsəl/ n
Bock Gestell
a folding or fixed set of legs used to support a table-top or planks

tretrigintillion numeral
Septendezillion
10102

treyf /tɹeɪf/ adj
nicht koscher treife
not kosher

tri- /tɹaɪ/ prefix
drei- tri-
three

triad /ˈtɹaɪ.æd/ n
Dreiklang
musical chord
Triade
underground society

triage /ˈtɹi.ɑʒ/ /ˈtɹiː.ɑːʒ/ n
Auswahl
assessment or sorting according to quality

triage /ˈtɹi.ɑʒ/ /ˈtɹiː.ɑːʒ/ v
auswählen bewerten
to assess or sort according to quality

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ adj
Trialis
pertaining to a language form referring to three of something

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ n
Gerichtsverhandlung Prozeß Verhör
appearance at judicial court
Versuch Probe Prüfung
chance to test something out
Prüfung Belästigung Kummer Probe Sorge Strapaze
difficult experience

trial and error n
Versuch und Irrtum trial and error
solution by learning from mistakes

trial balloon n
Versuchsballon
idea or suggestion

trial by fire n
Feuerprobe
idiomatic: any ordeal which tests one's strength, endurance, or resolve
test in which a person is exposed to flames

trialogue n
Trilog
discourse or colloquy by three people
meeting (European Union)

triangle /ˈtɹaɪəŋɡəl/ /ˈtɹaɪˌæŋɡəl/ n
Triangel Dreieck
percussion instrument
Dreieck Triangel
polygon

triangle inequality pn
Dreiecksungleichung
the triangle inequality

triangular /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lə/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ adj
Dreieck
of or pertaining to triangles
dreieckig
shaped like a triangle

triathlete n
Triathlet Triathletin
An athlete who competes in the triathlon

triathlon /tɹaɪˈæθlɒn/ n
Triathlon
athletics event in which contestants compete in swimming, cycling and running

tribalism /ˈtraɪbəlɪzəm/ n
Tribalismus
the condition of being tribal

tribe /tɹaɪb/ n
Stamm Volksstamm Tribus Sippe Sippschaft Volk
group of people

triboelectricity n
Reibungselektrizität
electricity produced by the triboelectric effect

tribology /tɹaɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/ n
Tribologie
science and technology of lubrication

triboluminescence n
Tribolumineszenz
production of light

tribometer n
Tribometer
instrument to measure friction of surfaces

tribulation /ˌtɹɪbjəˈleɪ̯ʃən/ /ˌtɹɪbjʊˈleɪ̯ʃən/ n
Trübsal Drangsal
adversity

tribunal /tɹaɪˈbjunəl/ /tɹaɪˈbjuːnəl/ n
Tribunal Gericht Gerichtshof
assembly including one or more judges to conduct judicial business

tribune /ˈtɹɪbjuːn/ n
Tribune
place or an opportunity to speak; platform

tributary /ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/ n
Nebenfluss Zufluss
stream which flows into a larger one

tribute /ˈtɹɪbjuːt/ n
Tribut
payment made by one nation to another in submission

tricameralism n
Drei-Kammer-System Dreikammersystem Trikameralismus
tricameralism

tricarbon dioxide n
Trikohlenstoffdioxid

tricenarian n
Dreißiger jemand in den Dreißigern
a person between age thirty and thirty-nine

triceps n
Trizeps
any muscle having three heads

triceps brachii n
Trizeps
the triceps in the upper arm

triceratops /tɹaɪˈsɛɹətɒps/ n
Dreihorn Triceratops Trizeratops

trichotillomania n
Trichotillomanie TTM Trich Tricho zwanghaftes Haareausreissen
disorder

trick /tɹɪk/ n
Trick Kniff
effective, clever or quick way of doing something
Trick Kunststück
magic trick
Freier
slang: customer to a prostitute
Trick Falle Finte List
something designed to fool
Stich
winning sequence in cards

trick /tɹɪk/ v
austricksen verarschen überlisten
to fool; to cause to believe something untrue

trick or treat interjection
Süßes oder Saures Streich oder Süßigkeiten Süßes, sonst gibt's Saures
extortion

trick question n
Fangfrage
misleading question

trickery /tɹɪ.kə.ɹi/ n
Betrügerei
underhanded behavior

trickle /ˈtɹɪkəl/ n
Getröpfel Tröpfeln
a very thin flow; the act of trickling
Rinnsal
a very thin river

trickle /ˈtɹɪkəl/ v
rieseln tröpfeln
to flow in a very thin stream or drop continuously
träufeln tröpfeln
to pour a liquid in a very thin stream, or so that drops fall continuously

tricky /tɹɪki/ adj
gerissen
adept at using deception
heikel schwierig
hard to deal with

tricolon n
Trikolon
sentence of three parts

tricolor adj
dreifarbig
having three colors

tricolour n
Trikolore
A flag with three stripes of different colours

tricycle /ˈtɹaɪsɪkəl/ n
Dreirad
cycle with three wheels

tridecane n
Tridecan
organic compound

trident /ˈtɹaɪ̯dənt/ n
Dreizack
three-pronged spear

triduum /ˈtɹɪ.dju.əm/ n
Triduum
a period of three days

triennium n
Triennium
period of three years

trifecta /tɹaɪˈfɛktə/ n
Dreierwette
A bet on the first three places of a race in the order

trifle /ˈtɹaɪfəl/ n
Trifle
dessert
Kleinigkeit ein bisschen ein wenig
insignificant amount
Kleinigkeit
thing of little importance or worth

trifle /ˈtɹaɪfəl/ v
leichtfertig umgehen nachlässig umgehen
To deal with something as if it were of little importance or worth
herumspielen
To inconsequentially toy with something
vergeuden verschwenden
To squander or waste

trifling /ˈtɹaɪfliŋ/ adj
unbedeutend
trivial

trifling /ˈtɹaɪfliŋ/ n
Leichtfertigkeit leichtfertiges Benehmen
the act of one who trifles

trifoliate /tɹaɪˈfəʊlɪət/ adj
dreiblättrig
having three leaves

triforium /tɹaɪ̯ˈfɔːɹɪəm/ n
Triforium
gallery of arches

trigger /ˈtɹɪɡə/ n
Abzug Auslöser
Auslöser
event that initiates others, or incites a response
Abzug
finger-operated lever used to fire a gun
Auslöser Abzug
similar device used to activate any mechanism

trigger /ˈtɹɪɡə/ v
auslösen
to initiate something

trigger-happy adj
schießwütig
having a tendency or desire to shoot a firearm irresponsibly

trigintillion numeral
Quindezilliarde
1093

trigonal /ˈtrɪɡ(ə)n(ə)l/ adj
trigonal
triangular

trigonometric function n
trigonometrische Funktion
a function of an angle

trigonometry n
Trigonometrie
branch of mathematics

trihedron n
Dreibein Dreiflächner
geometric figure

trilateral adj
trilateral

trilemma /tɹaɪˈlɛmə/ n
Trilemma
circumstance in which a choice must be made between three options

trilingual adj
dreisprachig trilingual
able to read or speak three languages
expressed or written in three languages

trilingualism n
Dreisprachigkeit Trilingualismus Trilinguismus
the speaking of three languages

trill /tɹɪl/ n
Triller
rapid alternation of notes
Vibrant
vibrating consonant

trillion /ˈtɹɪljən/ numeral
Trillion
a million million million, 1018
Billion
a million million, 1012

trilogy n
Trilogie
collection of three works

trim /tɹɪm/ adj
fit
fit
gepflegt
neat, smart appearance
schlank
slender, lean

trim /tɹɪm/ n
Segeltrimmung Trimm
arrangement of sails relative to the wind
Ausstattung Innenausstattung Verkleidung
the manner in which something is equipped

trim /tɹɪm/ v
schmücken stutzen
to decorate
schneiden kürzen nachschneiden stutzen zurückschneiden
to reduce slightly

trimaran n
Trimaran
type of boat

trimester /ˈtɹaɪ.mɛs.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹaɪ.mɛs.təɹ/ n
Trimester
period of three months

trinitarianism n
Dreieinigkeitslehre Dreifaltigkeitslehre Trinitarianismus Trinitarismus
doctrine of three persons or hypostases in one Godhead

trinitrotoluene n
Trinitrotoluol
a highly explosive yellow crystalline substance

trinity /ˈtɹɪnɪti/ /ˈtɹɪnɪtɪ/ n
Dreifaltigkeit
group or set of three people or things

trinket n
Kinkerlitzchen
a mere trifle
Schmuck
a small showy ornament or piece of jewelry

trinomial n
Trinom
an expression consisting of three terms

trio /ˈtɹi.əʊ/ /ˈtɹioʊ/ n
Trio
a piece of music written for three musicians
Dreiergruppe Trio
group of three musicians
Terzett
passage in the middle of minuet

trio sonata n
Triosonate
composition with two melodic parts and basso continuo

trip /tɹɪp/ n
Beinstellen
act of tripping someone
Reise Fahrt
journey
Drogenrausch Rausch Trip
period of time in which one experiences drug-induced reverie or hallucinations

trip /tɹɪp/ v
stolpern
fall over or stumble over an object
ein Bein stellen
to cause to stumble

trip up v
Bein stellen
cause to fall or stumble

tripartite /tɹaɪˈpɑɹtaɪt/ /tɹaɪˈpɑːtaɪt/ adj
dreiseitig
done by three parties
dreigliedrig dreiteilig
in three parts

tripe /tɹaɪp/ n
Eingeweide
entrails
Mumpitz Schund
something valueless
Kaldaunen Kutteln
stomach lining of animal for food

triphthong /ˈtɹɪfθɑŋ/ /ˈtɹɪfθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈtɹɪfθɔŋ/ n
Triphthong
monosyllabic vowel combination involving movement from one vowel to another

triplane n
Dreidecker
airplane that has three pairs of wings

triple /ˈtɹɪpəl/ adj
dreifach
made up of three related elements

triple /ˈtɹɪpəl/ v
verdreifachen
to become three times as large
to multiply by three

triple harp n
Tripelharfe
musical instrument

triple jump n
Dreisprung
athletics field event

triple jumper n
Dreispringer Dreispringerin
athlete who competes in the triple jump

triple point n
Tripelpunkt
the temperature and pressure at which a substance is in equilibrium

triple-click n
Dreifachklick
pushing the button on a computer mouse three times in quick succession

triplet n
Triole
(music): group of three notes played in place of two
Triplett Trio Tripel
group of three
Drilling
one of three siblings born at the same time of the same mother

triplication n
Verdreifachung
action or result of triplicating

triplicity n
Dreiergruppe Dreifachheit Dreifaltigkeit Dreiheit Triplizität
state of being threefold

tripod /ˈtɹaɪpɑd/ /ˈtɹaɪpɒd/ n
Stativ Dreibein Dreifuß
a three-legged stand or mount

trippy /ˈtɹɪpi/ adj
abgedreht abgefahren berauschend bizarr trippig
strange; similar to the effects of a hallucinogen

triptote n
Triptoton
(grammar) a noun which has only three cases

triptych /ˈtɹɪptɪk/ n
Triptychon
art: a picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges

tripwire n
Stolperdraht
a passive triggering mechanism

triquetra /tɹaɪˈkwɛtɹə/ n
Triqueta Triquetta
shape formed of three vesica piscis

trireme /ˈtɹaɪ.ɹiːm/ n
Trireme
galley with three banks of oars

trisect v
dritteln
(mathematics) to divide into three equal parts
dreiteilen
to cut into three pieces

triskaidekaphobia /ˌtɹɪskaɪdɛkəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
Triskaidekaphobie
fear or dislike of the number 13

triskele /ˈtɹaɪ.skil/ n
Triskele
symbol consisting of three connected curves

trisomy 21 n
Trisomie 21
syndrome

trisyllabic /ˌtɹaɪ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ /ˌtɹɑe.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
dreisilbig
having three syllables

tritagonist n
Tritagonist Tritagonistin
third role

trite /tɹaɪt/ adj
abgedroschen banal nichtssagend platt
used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed

tritheism n
Dreigötterei Dreigötterglaube Dreigötterglauben Tritheismus
belief in three gods
form of Christianity that denies the Trinity

triticale /ˌtɹɪtɪˈkeɪli/ n
Triticale
grain crop

tritium n
Tritium
radioactive isotope of hydrogen

tritocerebrum n
Tritocerebrum
part of insect brain

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmpf/ n
Triumph
conclusive success; victory; conquest
a state of joy or exultation at success

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmpf/ v
triumphieren
to prevail over rivals
to succeed

triumphal arch n
Triumphbogen
monumental arch that commemorates a victory

triumphant /tɹaɪˈʌmfənt/ adj
triumphieren
celebrating victory

triumvir /tɹaɪ.ˈʌm.və/ /tɹaɪ.ˈʌm.vəɹ/ n
Triumvir

triumvirate /tɹaɪ.ˈʌm.vəɹ.ɪt/ n
Triumvirat
a ruling group of three

triunity /tɹaɪˈjuːnɪti/ n
Dreieinigkeit
the fact or state of being three in one

trivia /ˈtɹɪvi.ə/ n
Nichtigkeit Kleinigkeiten Minuzien Trivia Varia
insignificant trifles of little importance

trivial /ˈtɹɪ.vi.əl/ adj
trivial
(mathematics) self-evident
(mathematics) of being the simplest possible case
of little significance or value

trivialization n
Untertreibung
act of trivializing

trivialize v
untertreiben
make something appear trivial

troak /tɹoʊk/ /tɹəʊk/ v
tauschen
exchange goods or services without involving money

trocar n
Trokar
medical instrument

trochaic /tɹoʊˈkeɪ.ɪk/ adj
trochäisch
referring to poetry composed of trochees

trochee /ˈtɹəʊki/ n
Trochäus
a metrical foot

troglodyte /ˈtɹɑɡlədaɪt/ /ˈtɹɒɡlədaɪt/ n
Troglodyt Höhlenmensch
member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves

trogon n
Nageschnäbler Trogone
species of bird

troika /ˈtɹɔɪ.kə/ n
Troika
carriage

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹəʊl/ n
Troll
supernatural being
person who provokes others

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹəʊl/ v
trollen
internet: to attempt to lure others into combative argument
internet: to incite anger

trolley n
Karren Einkaufswagen
cart or shopping cart

trolley bus n
O-Bus Oberleitungsbus Trolleybus
bus powered via overhead electric cables

trolling n
Trollen
an instance of trolling - provoking others

trollop /ˈtɹɒl.əp/ n
Hure Dirne
strumpet
Schlampe Hure
woman of a vulgar and discourteous disposition

trombone /ˌtɹɑmˈboʊn/ /ˌtɹɒmˈbəʊn/ n
Posaune
a musical instrument in the brass family

trombonist /tɹɑmˈboʊ.nɪst/ /tɹɒmˈbəʊ.nɪst/ n
Posaunist Posaunistin
person who plays the trombone

troop /tɹuːp/ n
Truppe
military forces

troops /tɹuːps/ n
Truppen
military personnel in uniform

trope /tɹoʊp/ /tɹəʊp/ n
Trope Tropus
rhetoric: figure of speech in which words or phrases are used with a nonliteral or figurative meaning

trophic /ˈtɹɑfɪk/ /ˈtɹɒfɪk/ adj
trophisch
trophic

trophy /ˈtɹoʊfi/ n
Trophäe
object rewarding success

trophy wife n
Trophäenfrau Vorzeigefrau
young attractive wife who's a status symbol for her husband

tropic adj
tropisch
referring hot and humid weather or climate

tropic n
Wendekreis
either of the two parallels

tropical /ˈtɹoʊ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹɒp.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹəʊ.pɪ.kəl/ adj
tropisch
from or similar to a hot humid climate
of or pertaining to the tropics

tropical geometry n
tropische Geometrie
branch of geometry

tropical rainforest n
tropischer Regenwald
forest

tropicalize /ˈtɹɑpɪkəlaɪz/ /ˈtɹɒpɪkəlaɪz/ v
tropenfest machen
modify something for use in the tropics

tropics n
Tropen
region of the Earth

troposphere n
Troposphäre
lower levels of the atmosphere

trot /tɹɑt/ n
Trab
gait of an animal between walk and canter

trot /tɹɑt/ v
traben
(of a horse) move at a gait between a walk and a canter

troth /tɹoʊθ/ /tɹəʊθ/ n
Treue Treueeid Treuegelöbnis Treueversprechen
oath, pledge or promise
Eheversprechen
pledge or promise to marry someone
Verlobung
state of being pledged to marry someone; betrothal, engagement

troubadour n
Trobador Troubadour Trobairitz Troubadourin Troubairitz
an itinerant performer of songs

trouble /ˈtɹʌb(ə)l/ n
Mühe Ärger Sorge Ungemach
Schwierigkeit
difficulty
Ärger
distressful or dangerous situation
Anstrengung Bemühung Mühe
effort
Störung
malfunction

trouble /ˈtɹʌb(ə)l/ v
bekümmern belästigen beunruhigen
to bother; to annoy

troubled /ˈtɹʌbl̩d/ adj
besorgt gestört
worried, anxious

troublemaker n
Störenfried Randalierer Unruhestifter Querulant Raufbold Rowdy
one who causes trouble, especially deliberately

troublesome /ˈtɹʌbəlsəm/ adj
leidig lästig problematisch problembeladen
giving trouble

trough /tɹɑf/ /tɹɑθ/ /tɹɒf/ /tɹɔf/ /tɹɔθ/ n
Mulden
Dachrinne
a gutter under the eaves of a building
Trog
a long, narrow container open at the top
Wellental
a long, narrow depression between waves or ridges
Trog Futtertrog
a long, narrow, open container for feeding animals

trounce /tɹaʊns/ v
verhauen verprügeln
to beat severely
vernichtend schlagen
to beat thoroughly, to defeat heavily
scharf zurechtweisen
to chastise or punish physically or verbally

troupe /tɹuːp/ n
Truppe
any group of people
company of actors, etc.

trouser pocket n
Hosentasche
pocket in trousers

trousseau /ˈtɹuˌsoʊ/ /ˈtɹuːsəʊ/ n
Aussteuer
bridal clothes

trout /tɹaʊt/ /tɹʌʊt/ n
Forelle
fish

trowel /ˈtɹaʊ.əl/ n
Maurerkelle Kelle Mörtelkelle
mason's tool
Handschaufel Pflanzkelle Pflanzschaufel
scoop-like gardening tool
Glättkelle Hohlspatel Spachtel Spatel
tool used for smoothing mold

truancy n
Schwänzen Schwänzerei
the act of shirking from responsibilities and duties

truant n
Schulschwänzer Schulschwänzerin Schwänzer Schwänzerin
One who is absent without permission

trub n
Trub
layer of sediment

truce /ˈtɹuːs/ n
Waffenstillstand Waffenruhe
a period of time in which no fighting takes place

truck /tɹʌk/ /t͡ʃɹʌk/ n
Umzugswagen
removal van
Schubkarre
two-wheeled wheelbarrow
Lastkraftwagen Lastwagen LKW Lastauto Laster Lieferwagen
vehicle designed for carrying cargo

truck /tɹʌk/ /t͡ʃɹʌk/ v
(im LKW) transportieren (mit dem Lastwagen) fahren
drive a truck

truck driver n
Lastwagenfahrer
person employed to drive a truck

truculent /ˈtɹʌkjʊlənt/ adj
barbarisch grausam wild
cruel or savage

trudge /tɹʌdʒ/ n
stapfen
long and tiring walk

trudge /tɹʌdʒ/ v
stapfen schleppen trotten
to walk wearily with heavy, slow steps

true /tɹjuː/ /tɹu/ /tɹuː/ adj
wahr
A state in Boolean logic that indicates an affirmative or positive result
Legitimate
echt
Genuine
wahr echt treu
Loyal, faithful
wahr echt
concurring with a given set of facts

true believer n
Rechtgläubiger
strict follower of a doctrine

true bug n
Wanze
any of various insects of the order Hemiptera and in particular of the suborder Heteroptera

true love n
wahre Liebe
romantic affection

true or false adj
richtig oder falsch
having as answers only true or false

true to life adj
lebensecht lebensgroß
having the same dimensions as the original

truffle /ˈtɹʌ.fəl/ n
Trüffel
tuber

truffle hog n
Trüffelschwein
pig used for finding truffles

truism n
Binsenwahrheit
self-evident or obvious truth

truly /ˈtɹuːli/ adv
wirklich ehrlich
honestly, genuinely
wirklich wahrhaft
in accordance with the facts
echt
very

trumeau /tɹuːˈməʊ/ n
Trumeau
pillar

trump /tɹʌmp/ [t͡ʃɹʌmp] n
Trumpf Trumpfkarte
playing card of that suit
Trumpf Ass Joker
something that gives one an advantage
Trumpf Trumpffarbe
suit that outranks all others

trump /tɹʌmp/ [t͡ʃɹʌmp] v
ausstechen
to get the better of, or finesse, a competitor
übertrumpfen
to play a trump on a card of another suit
to supersede
einen Trumpf ausspielen trumpfen
to play a trump, or to take a trick with a trump

trumped-up adj
ausgedacht erdichtet erfunden
falsely manufactured

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ n
Trompete
brass instrument

trumpeter /ˈtɹʌmpɪtə/ /ˈtɹʌmpɪtɚ/ n
Trompetervogel
bird of the family Psophiidae
Trompeter
person who plays the trumpet
Trommeltaube
trumpeter pigeon

trumpeter pigeon /ˈtɹʌmpətɚ ˈpɪdʒən/ n
Trommeltaube Trommeltäuber Trommeltäubin
trumpeter pigeon (Columba livia domestica)

trumpeter swan n
Trompeterschwan
Cygnus buccinator

truncated icosahedron n
Ikosaederstumpf
polyhedron

trunk /tɹʌŋk/ n
Rüssel
extended nasal organ of an elephant
Truhe Koffer
large suitcase or chest
Kofferraum
luggage storage compartment of a sedan/saloon style car
Stamm
tree trunk

truss /tɹʌs/ n
Bruchband
bandage and belt
Büschel Horst Puschel Schopf Schüppel
botany: tuft of flowers
Binde Bund Bündel Büschel Fessel Garbe
bundle; package
Garbe
farming measurement
Binder Dachstuhl Dachtragwerk Dachwerk Fachwerk Fachwerkträger
framework of beams
Bauchbinde Leibbinde
historical: part of a woman's dress; a stomacher

trust /tɹʌst/ [t͡ʃɹʌst] n
Trust
a group of businessmen or traders
Vertrauen
confidence in or reliance on some person or quality
Vertrauen Hoffnung
dependence upon something in the future; hope

trust /tɹʌst/ [t͡ʃɹʌst] v
anschreiben
to give credit to
vertrauen
to place confidence in

trust, but verify phraseologicalUnit
Vertrauen ist gut, Kontrolle ist besser

trustee n
Treuhänder Treuhänderin
person to whom property is legally committed in trust

trustworthy /ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði/ adj
glaubwürdig vertrauenswürdig
reliable

truth /tɹuːθ/ n
Wahrheit
conformity to fact or reality
that which is real
true facts
something acknowledged to be true
Wahrheit Treue
state or quality of being true to someone or something

truth be told interjection
ehrlich gesagt in Wahrheit um ehrlich zu sein
when admitting something one might otherwise lie about

truth or dare n
Wahrheit oder Pflicht
game where players perform a dare or answer a question

truth table n
Wahrheitstabelle
table showing all possible truth values for an expression

truth value n
Wahrheitswert
values in logic

truthful /ˈtɹuːθ.f(ə)l/ adj
wahrheitsgemäß wahrheitsgetreu
accurately depicting what is real
wahrheitsliebend
honest, and always telling the truth

try /tɹaɪ/ n
Versuch
a score in rugby
Probe Verkostung
an act of tasting or sampling
Versuch Probe Anlauf Test
an attempt

try /tɹaɪ/ v
versuchen probieren
to attempt
versuchen probieren testen experimentieren
to make an experiment
anklagen Gericht Prozess vor Gericht verhandeln
to put on trial
testen ausprobieren untersuchen
to put to test
versuchen probieren kosten verkosten
to taste, sample, etc
sich befassen sich beschäftigen mit
to work on something

try on v
anprobieren
to test the look of

try out v
probieren ausprobieren
to test something

tryptophan /ˈtɹɪptə(ʊ)fan/ n
Tryptophan
essential amino acid

tryst /tɹɪst/ n
Vereinbarung
(obsolete) a mutual agreement, a covenant
Rendezvous Stelldichein Verabredung
prearranged meeting, now especially between lovers

tsar /(t)sɑɹ/ /(t)sɑː/ /zɐː/ n
Zar
an emperor

tsardom /ˈ(t)sɑː(ɹ)dəm/ n
Zarentum
the territory ruled by a tsar

tsarina /tsaˈɹiːnə/ n
Zarin
empress or wife of a tsar

tsarism n
Zarismus
system of government

tsetse /tsitsi/ /tsɛtsi/ n
Tsetsefliege
fly of the genus Glossina

tsuga /ˈsuːɡə/ n
Hemlocktanne Schierlingstanne
the genus Tsuga

tsunami /suˈnæmi/ /suˈnɑmi/ /suːˈnɑːmi/ n
Tsunami
large, destructive wave generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean

tsundere /ˈtsun.dəɹ.eɪ/ n
Tsundere
character who fits the archetype of being cold or hostile before gradually showing a warm and caring side

tsuris /tsʊɹɪs/ n
Zores
problems or troubles

tteokbokki n
Tteokbokki
stir-fried tteoks seasoned with red pepper paste

tuatara /tuːəˈtɑːɹə/ n
Brückenechse
reptile

tub /tʌb/ n
Bottich Kübel Dose
broad, flat-bottomed vessel

tuba /ˈtjuː.bə/ /ˈtu.bə/ n
Tuba
a large brass musical instrument

tubaist n
Tubist Tubistin
one who plays the tuba

tubby /ˈtʌbi/ adj
moppelig pummelig
stout, rotund

tube /tjuːb/ /tuːb/ n
Rohr Röhre
a pipe
Tube
cylindrical container

tube sock n
Schlauchsocke
sock having a plain tubular shape

tube top n
Bustier
A one-piece strapless tube-shaped top worn by women.

tuber /tjuːbə(ɹ)/ n
Knolle Wurzelknolle
fleshy underground stem

tuberculosis n
Tuberkulose
infectious disease

tubist n
Tubaspieler Tubaspielerin Tubist Tubistin
one who plays the tuba

tubular bells n
Röhrenglocken
percussion instrument

tufa n
Kalktuff
calcareous deposit of lime found near hot springs

tuff /tʌf/ n
Tuff Tuffstein
a rock composed of compacted volcanic ash

tuft /tʌft/ n
Büschel Tuff
bunch

tufted antshrike n
Schwarzmasken-Ameisenwürger
passerine bird of the antibird family

tufted duck n
Reiherente
species of duck

tufted puffin /ˈtʌftɪd ˈpʌfɪn/ n
Gelbschopflund
Fratercula cirrhata

tufted titmouse n
Indianermeise
Baeolophus bicolor

tug /tʌɡ/ n
Ruck
sudden pull

tug /tʌɡ/ v
zerren
to pull repeatedly
to pull with great effort
schleppen
to tow by tugboat

tug of war n
Gezerre Tauziehen
dispute
Tauziehen
game

tugboat /ˈtʌɡboʊt/ /ˈtʌɡbəʊt/ n
Schlepper Schleppboot Schleppdampfer Schleppschiff
small, powerful boat

tughra n
Tughra
signature of an Ottoman sultan

tugrik n
Tögrög
the Mongolian unit of currency

tuition /tjuːˈɪʃən/ /tuˈɪʃən/ /ˈtjuːʃən/ n
Studiengebühr Unterrichtsgebühr
sum of money paid for instruction
Tutorium Unterricht
training or instruction provided by a teacher or tutor

tularemia /ˌt(j)uːləˈɹiːmɪə/ n
Tularämie
infectious disease

tulip /ˈt(j)uːlɪp/ n
Tulpe
plant

tulip tree n
Amerikanischer Tulpenbaum Tulpenbaum
North American tree

tumble /ˈtʌmbl̩/ n
Absturz Fall Purzelbaum Rolle Sturz Überschlag
a fall

tumble /ˈtʌmbl̩/ v
stürzen fallen herumfallen herunterfallen herunterstürzen purzeln
to fall end over end

tumble dryer n
Wäschetrockner Trockner
electrical device

tumbler /ˈtʌmblɚ/ n
Trinkglas Glasbecher Tumbler
drinking glass without stem
Tümmler
variety of pigeon

tumbleweed /ˈtʌmbəlwiːd/ /ˈtʌmbəlˌwid/ n
Bodenläufer Bodenroller Steppenläufer Steppenroller
plant which breaks loose and is driven by the wind

tummy /tʌmi/ n
Bauch Bäuchlein
belly
Bäuchlein
childish language for stomach

tumor /tjuː.mə/ /tuː.məɹ/ n
Geschwulst Tumor
oncology, pathology: an abnormal growth

tumult /ˈtjuː.mʌlt/ n
Tumult
riot or uprising
noise as made by a crowd

tumultuous /t(j)uˈmʌl.tʃu.əs/ /tjʊˈmʌl.tjʊ.əs/ adj
tumultuarisch
causing or characterized by tumult

tuna /ˈtjuː.nə/ /ˈtu.nə/ n
Thunfisch
fish

tundra /ˈtʌndɹə/ n
Tundra
flat treeless arctic region

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ n
Melodie
melody

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ v
stimmen
to modify a musical instrument

tune in v
einschalten
to select a channel, station, etc., as on television or radio

tuneful adj
melodisch melodiös
having or producing a pleasing tune

tungsten /ˈtʌŋstən/ n
Wolfram
chemical element

tungsten carbide n
Wolframcarbid Wolframkarbid
Very hard grey compound used as an abrasive

tunic /tjuːnɪk/ n
Tunika
garment

tuning /tjʉːnɪŋ/ n
Anpassung
action of the verb to tune
Stimmung
the calibration of a musical instrument to a standard pitch

tuning fork /tjʉːnɪŋ foːk/ n
Stimmgabel
fork-shaped object which emits a tone

tuning wrench n
Stimmhammer

tunnel /ˈtʌn(ə)l/ n
Tunnel Stollen
an underground or underwater passage

tunnel vision n
Tunnelblick
restricted field of vision

tuple /tuːp(ə)l/ /tʊp(ə)l/ n
Tupel
in set theory
row (record) in a database

turban /ˈtɜː(ɹ)bən/ n
Turban
man's head-dress
woman's hat

turbid adj
trüb
having the lees or sediment disturbed; roiled; muddy; thick; not clear

turbidite n
Turbidit
sedimentary deposit formed by a turbidity current

turbidity n
Trübheit
the state of being turbid

turbine /ˈtɜ(ɹ)baɪn/ n
Turbine
rotary machine

turbocharger n
Kompressor Turbolader
inlet air compressor for an internal combustion engine

turbojet n
Einstrom-Strahltriebwerk Turbojet
type of jet engine

turbot /ˈtɜːbət/ /ˈtɝbət/ n
Steinbutt
any of various flatfishes of family Scophthalmidae

turbulence n
Turbulenz
disturbance in gas, fluid

turbulent /ˈtɜːbjələnt/ adj
turbulent

turd /tɜːd/ /tɝd/ n
Haufen Kackwurst
piece of solid feces

tureen /təˈɹiːn/ n
Terrine
broad deep serving dish for soup or stew

turf /tɜːf/ /tɝf/ n
Rasen
a layer of earth covered with grass; sod
Grassode
a piece of such a layer cut from the soil and used to make a lawn

turgid /ˈtɜːdʒɪd/ /ˈtɝdʒɪd/ adj
angeschwollen aufgeblasen geschwollen
distended beyond natural state
aufgeblasen geschwollen schwülstig
pompous or bombastic

turkey /ˈtəːki/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ)ki/ /ˈtɜːki/ /ˈtɝki/ n
Truthahn Pute Puter Truthenne Indian Kurre
bird
Pute
stupid person

turkey vulture n
Truthahngeier
a common North American vulture, Cathartes aura

turkey-hen n
Pute Truthenne Trute weibliches Truthuhn
female turkey

turkeycock n
Puter Truter Truthahn männliches Truthuhn

turmeric /ˈtɜɹ.məɹ.ɪk/ /ˈtɜː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ n
Kurkuma Gelbwurz Kurkume
spice

turmoil /ˈtɜːmɔɪl/ n
Aufruhr Tumult Unordnung Unruhe
a state of great disorder or uncertainty

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ n
Drehung
abwechseln an der Reihe sein dran sein
chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others
Abbiegung Drehung
change of direction or orientation
Doppelschlag
figure in music
Drehung Umdrehung
movement about an axis ending up with the same orientation
Zug Reihe
one's chance to make a move in a game
Windung
single loop of a coil

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ v
werden
become
abbiegen
change one's direction of travel
drehen wenden
change the direction or orientation of (something)
move around an axis through itself
sich verwandeln verwandeln
metamorphose
sich verfärben
of leaves, to change color in autumn
wenden
rebel
drechseln
shape (something) on a lathe

turn a blind eye v
ein Auge zudrücken die Augen verschließen vor wegschauen wegsehen
to ignore or deliberately overlook

turn a deaf ear v
taub stellen
to refuse to listen or hear something

turn around v
umdrehen
to physically rotate horizontally 360 degrees
to change to the opposite direction from a previous position

turn away v
abweden
to rotate the body or head so as not to face someone or something

turn down v
ablehnen abweisen absagen zurückweisen
refuse, decline, deny

turn in v
einreichen einschicken
submit something
ausliefern
to relinquish; to tell on someone to the authorities

turn in one's grave v
sich im Grab umdrehen sich im Grabe umdrehen
be appalled, offended or disgusted by something, despite being deceased

turn into v
sich verwandeln in sich wandeln in
intransitive: become

turn of events n
Wende der Ereignisse
deviation from the expected

turn of the century n
Jahrhundertwende
beginning or end of a certain century

turn of the year n
Jahreswechsel
end of one year and beginning of the next

turn off v
abbiegen ausfahren
leave a road
abstoßen abtörnen
repulse
abstellen zudrehen
rotate a tap or valve to stop outflow
ausschalten ausmachen abschalten abstellen
switch off appliance or light

turn on v
einschalten anmachen anstellen
(transitive) to activate an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.
antörnen
to attract
anstellen aufdrehen
to set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve

turn out v
herausstellen
to become apparent or known
ausschalten
to extinguish a light or other device
herstellen hervorbringen machen
to produce; make
abweisen zurückweisen
to refuse service or shelter; to eject or evict
ausgehen enden erweisen sich entpuppen
to result; end up

turn over v
umdrehen
to flip over

turn over a new leaf v
ein neues Leben beginnen
to engage in self-improvement

turn the other cheek v
die andere Backe hinhalten die andere Wange hinhalten
accept injury without revenge

turn the tables v
den Spieß umdrehen
To reverse a situation so that the advantage has shifted

turn up v
aufkreuzen
to appear unexpectedly

turn upside down v
umdrehen
to rotate top to bottom

turnaround n
Kehrtwendung Richtungsänderung Umschwung Wende

turncoat /ˈtəːn.kəʊt/ /ˈtɝn.koʊt/ n
Überläufer Überläuferin
a traitor

turner /ˈtɜːnə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɜːɹnəɹ/ n
Drechsler
person working a lathe

turning circle n
Wendekreis
of a road vehicle

turning point n
Extremwert
(calculus) maximum or minimum
Wendepunkt
decisive point

turnip /ˈtɜː.nɪp/ /ˈtɜ˞.nɪp/ n
Speiserübe Mairübe
white root of Brassica rapa

turnip greens n
Rübstiel
leaves of the turnip plant

turnip moth n
Saateule
Agrotis segetum

turnkey adj
schlüsselfertig
ready to use without further assembly

turnkey n
Gefangenenwärter Gefangenenwärterin Gefängniswärter Gefängniswärterin
slang: warder

turnover n
Turnover
loss of ball
Fluktuation
rate of change or replacement
Umsatz
sales transacted

turnpike n
Drehschranke
frame consisting of two bars crossing each other at right angles
Mautstraße
toll road

turnstile /ˈtɜːnstaɪl/ /ˈtɝnstaɪl/ n
Drehkreuz
rotating mechanical device

turnstone n
Steinwälzer
coastal wading bird

turntable /ˈtɜːnteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈtɝnˌteɪbəl/ n
Plattenspieler
record player
Drehscheibe
rotating platform for turning locomotives

turpentine /ˈtɜː.pən.ˌtaɪn/ n
Terpentin
volatile essential oil

turquoise /ˈtɚ.k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ adj
türkis Türkis
having a pale greenish-blue colour
aus Türkis
made of turquoise

turquoise /ˈtɚ.k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ n
Türkis
gemstone
colour

turret /ˈtʌɹət/ n
Türmchen Türmlein Tourelle
a little tower
Turm
a revolving tower constructed of thick iron plates

turtle /ˈtɜːtəl/ /ˈtɝtəl/ n
Schildkröte
land or marine reptile with a shell

turtle dove /ˈtɜːtəldʌv/ /ˈtɝtəldʌv/ n
Turteltaube
bird in the genus Streptopelia

turtleneck n
Rollkragen
high, close-fitting collar rolled up
Rollkragenpullover
turtleneck sweater

tusk /ˈtʌsk/ n
Stoßzahn Hauer
pointed tooth

tussle /ˈtʌsəl/ v
kämpfen raufen
to have a tussle

tussock /ˈtʌs.ək/ n
Grasbüschel
tuft or clump of grass or verdure

tut-tut interjection
ts-ts-ts
an expression of annoyance or impatience

tutelage /ˈtjuːtlɪdʒ/ /ˈtjuːtələdʒ/ /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/ n
Anleitung
Instruction; teaching; guidance
Bevormundung
The act of guarding or protecting; guardianship; protection
Obhut Vormundschaft
The state of being under a guardian or a tutor

tutor /ˈtjuːtə/ /ˈtutɚ/ n
Lehrer
one who teaches another

tutorial /tjuːˈtɔːɹɪəl/ /tuwˈtɔɹijəɫ/ /tʃʉˈtoːɹiəɫ/ n
Tutorium
interactive class taught by a tutor
Tutorial Anleitung Tutorenkurs Übung
self-paced learning exercise

tutoyer v
duzen

tutti-frutti /ˌtutiˈfɹuti/ /ˌtuːtɪˈfɹuːtɪ/ n
Tuttifrutti
variety of ice cream

tutu n
Tutu
ballet skirt

tuxedo /tʌkˈsidoʊ/ /tʌkˈsiːdəʊ/ n
Smoking
formal jacket
Smoking Abendanzug Tuxedo
formal suit

tuyere /twiˈjɛɹ/ n
Blasdüse
fixture through which the blast is delivered into a furnace

tvorog n
Quark
a soft Russian curd cheese

twaddle /ˈtwɑdəl/ /ˈtwɒdəl/ n
Geschwätz Gequassel Geschwurbel Gewäsch Quatsch dummes Geschwätz
Empty or silly idle talk or writing

twat /twæt/ /twɑt/ n
Fotze
vulgar slang, vagina

tweak /twiːk/ n
Prostituierte Prostituierter
a prostitute
Retusche
a slight adjustment or modification

tweak /twiːk/ v
zwicken
to pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist; to twitch.
retuschieren
to slightly adjust or modify

tweed /twiːd/ n
Tweed
coarse woolen fabric

tweet /twiːt/ n
Tweet Twitterbeitrag Twittereintrag
internet: entry
Zwitschern
sound

tweet /twiːt/ v
twittern tweeten zwitschern
internet: to post an update to Twitter
zwitschern
to make a short high-pitched sound

tweeze /twiz/ v
mit der Pinzette anfassen mit der Pinzette entfernen
use tweezers

tweezers n
Pinzette
small pincer-like instrument, usually made of metal, used for handling small objects

twelfth /twɛlfθ/ adj
zwölfte
ordinal form of twelve

twelfthly adv
zwölftens

twelve /twɛlv/ numeral
zwölf
cardinal number 12

twelve o'clock n
zwölf Uhr
the first hour of the day

twelve-tone technique n
Dodekaphonie Reihentechnik Zwölftontechnik
system of musical composition

twelvefold adj
zwölffach
by a factor of twelve

twenties n
Zwanziger zwanziger Jahre
the decade of the 1920s

twentieth /ˈtwɛnti.əθ/ adj
zwanzigste
ordinal form of twenty

twentiethly adv
zwanzigstens

twenty /ˈtwɛnti/ /ˈtwʌnti/ numeral
zwanzig
cardinal number

twenty to n
zwanzig vor zwei
example: twenty minutes to two

twenty two numeral
zweiundzwanzig
22

twenty-eight numeral
achtundzwanzig
number

twenty-eighth adj
achtundzwanzigste
ordinal form of twenty-eight

twenty-eighth n
achtundzwanzigste
one of twenty-eight equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the twenty-eighth position

twenty-fifth adj
fünfundzwanzigste
the ordinal form of the number twenty-five

twenty-fifth n
fünfundzwanzigste
one of twenty-five equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the twenty-fifth position

twenty-first adj
einundzwanzigste
the ordinal form of the number twenty-one

twenty-five /ˌtwɛntiˈfaɪv/ numeral
fünfundzwanzig
twenty-five

twenty-four /ˌtwɛntiˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfoə/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔː/ numeral
vierundzwanzig
cardinal number

twenty-fourth adj
vierundzwanzigste
the ordinal form of the number twenty-four

twenty-fourth n
vierundzwanzigste
one of twenty-four equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the twenty-fourth position

twenty-nine numeral
neunundzwanzig
cardinal number

twenty-ninth adj
neunundzwanzigste
ordinal form of the number twenty-nine

twenty-ninth n
neunundzwanzigste
one of twenty-nine equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the twenty-ninth position

twenty-one numeral
einundzwanzig
cardinal number

twenty-second n
Zweiundzwanzigstel
one of twenty-two equal parts of a whole
zweiundzwanzigste
person or thing in the twenty-second position

twenty-seven numeral
siebenundzwanzig
twenty-seven

twenty-seventh /ˌtwɛn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ /ˌtwʌn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ adj
siebenundzwanzigste
ordinal for of twenty-seven

twenty-seventh /ˌtwɛn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ /ˌtwʌn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ n
siebenundzwanzigste
one of twenty-seven parts
person or thing in the twenty-seventh position

twenty-six numeral
sechsundzwanzig
cardinal number

twenty-sixth adj
sechsundzwanzigster
ordinal number

twenty-sixth n
sechsundzwanzigste
one of twenty-six equal parts of a whole
the person or thing in the twenty-sixth position

twenty-third adj
dreiundzwanzigste
the ordinal form of the number twenty-three

twenty-third n
dreiundzwanzigste
one of twenty-three equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the twenty-third position

twenty-three numeral
dreiundzwanzig
twenty-three

twenty-two numeral
zweiundzwanzig
twenty-two

twentysomething n
Twen
aged between twenty and twenty-nine

twi- prefix
zwie-
two

twice /twaɪs/ adv
zweimal doppelt
two times

twiddle one's thumbs v
Däumchen drehen
to circle one's thumbs around one another
to wait or dawdle

twig /twɪɡ/ n
Zweig
a small thin branch

twig /twɪɡ/ v
checken mitbekommen mitkriegen
to realise something

twilight /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/ n
Dämmerung
evening twilight
Halbdunkel Zwielicht
faint light; dubious medium
Dämmerung Zwielicht
light before rising and after the setting of the Sun

twilight zone v
Grauzone
region or context located in between others

twilit /ˈtwaɪlɪt/ adj
dämmrig
illuminated by twilight

twill /twɪl/ n
Köper
type of cloth
Köper Köperbindung
weaving pattern

twin /twɪn/ adj
Zwillings-
forming a pair of twins

twin /twɪn/ n
Zwilling Zwillingin
either of two people who shared the same uterus, or of two similar or closely related objects

twine /twaɪn/ n
Drehung Ranke Verschlingung Wicklung Windung
a twist; a convolution
Schnur Kordel Zwirn
strong thread
Verdrehen Verschlingen Verwinden Verzwirnen Wickeln Winden
the act of twining

twine /twaɪn/ v
binden flechten verzwirnen winden zwirnen
to weave together

twinkle /ˈtwɪŋkl̩/ v
zwinkern
to bat, blink or wink the eyes

twist /twɪst/ n
Biegung
sudden bend (or short series of bends) in a road, path, etc
Twist
type of dance
Zwirn
type of thread
Wendung
unexpected turn in a story, tale, etc

twist /twɪst/ v
verdrehen
to distort or change the truth or meaning
drehen verziehen wickeln
to turn the ends in opposite directions

twist drill n
Bohrer Holzbohrer Metallbohrer Schlangenbohrer Spiralbohrer

twist tie n
Bindedraht Pflanzenbinder
metal wire

twitch /twɪt͡ʃ/ n
Nasenbremse
(farriery)
Zucken Zuckung
brief, small (sometimes involuntary) movement out of place and then back again

twitch /twɪt͡ʃ/ v
verkrampfen
to perform a twitch; spasm

twitcher n
manischer Vogelbeobachter
someone or something that twitches

twitter /ˈtwɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈtwɪ.tɚ/ n
Zwitschern
sound made by birds

twitter /ˈtwɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈtwɪ.tɚ/ v
zwitschern
to utter chirps

two /tu/ /tuː/ /twuː/ n
Zwei zwei
digit or figure
Zweidollarschein Zweier
two-dollar bill

two /tu/ /tuː/ /twuː/ numeral
zwei zwo zween
one plus one

two beers, please phraseologicalUnit
zwei Bier, bitte
two beers, please

two birds with one stone n
zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe
two things by one action

two heads are better than one proverb
vier Augen sehen mehr als zwei
joint thinking pays

two hundred /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
zweihundert
cardinal number 200

two left feet n
zwei linke Füße
exhibiting clumsiness

two o'clock n
zwei Uhr
the start of the third hour

two thousand numeral
zweitausend
cardinal number

two-armed adj
zweiarmig
having two arms

two-dimensional adj
zweidimensional
existing in two dimensions
not creating the illusion of depth

two-faced /ˈtuːˈfeɪst/ adj
doppelgesichtig doppelzüngig falsch

two-legged adj
zweibeinig
having two legs

two-phase adj
Zweiphasen- zweiphasig
having two alternating currents

two-piece adj
zweiteilig
comprising two pieces

two-piece n
Zweiteiler
garment consisting of two separate parts

two-seater n
Zweisitzer
vehicle with seats for two people

two-sided adj
zweiseitig
having two sides

two-stroke engine n
Zweitaktmotor Zweitakter
an engine in which the pistons perform two strokes per engine cycle

two-time adj
zweimalig
twice over

two-time v
fremdgehen
to be unfaithful to one's partner

twofer /ˈtufɚ/ n
2 für 1-Angebot Doppelangebot zwei für eins-Angebot
something that yields a substantial additional benefit

twofold adj
doppelt zweifach
double

twofold adv
zweifach
in a double degree

tycoon /taɪˈkuːn/ n
Magnat Tycoon Manager Mogul
wealthy, powerful business person

tympanum n
Tympanum Tympanon
triangular space between the sides of a pediment

type /taɪp/ n
Typus
biology: individual representative of its taxonomic group
Letter Type
block with a raised letter or character on its surface
Typ Typus
computing theory: tag indicating data type
Typ Art
grouping based on shared characteristics
Typ
individual that represents the ideal for its class

type /taɪp/ v
tippen
to enter characters into a computer using keyboard
tippen Maschine schreiben maschinenschreiben maschineschreiben maschinschreiben mit der Schreibmaschine schreiben
to use a typewriter

type coercion n
Typumwandlung

type conversion n
Typumwandlung

type foundry n
Schriftgießerei
company

type inference n
Typinferenz

type safety n
Typensicherheit Typsicherheit
the extent to which a programming language discourages or prevents type errors

type system n
Typsystem
type system of a programming language

type-founder n
Schriftgießer
manufacturer

typed adj
maschinengeschrieben

typeface n
Schriftart Schrift Type
font family

typescript /ˈtʌɪpskɹɪpt/ n
Maschinenschrift Typoskript
typewritten material, especially such a copy of a manuscript

typeset v
setzen
to set into type

typesetter n
Schriftsetzer Metteur Schriftsetzerin
a typesetter

typesetting n
Satz Schriftsatz
setting or composition

typewriter [ˈtaɪpˌɹaɪtə(ɹ)] n
Schreibmaschine
machine used to print text by pressing keys

typhoid fever n
Abdominaltyphus
illness

typhoon /taɪˈfun/ /taɪˈfuːn/ n
Taifun
hurricane in the Pacific

typhus /ˈtaɪfəs/ n
Typhus Fleckfieber
disease

typical /ˈtɪpɪkl̩/ adj
typisch
capturing the overall sense of a thing
characteristically representing something
gewöhnlich typisch
normal; to be expected

typically adv
typischerweise
in a typical manner

typing /ˈtaɪpɪŋ/ n
Maschinenschreiben Tippen
the act of typing

typist /ˈtaɪpɪst/ n
Maschinenschreiberin Maschinenschreiber Dactylo Maschinschreiber Maschinschreiberin Schreibdame
person who types

typo /ˈtaɪpəʊ/ n
Tippfehler Druckfehler
error

typographer n
Buchdrucker
kind of bark beetle
Typograph
person skilled in typography

typographical adj
typografisch
pertaining to typography or printing

typographical error n
Tippfehler Druckfehler
typing error

typographically adv
typografisch
in a typographical manner

typography /taɪˈpɑːɡɹəfi/ /taɪˈpɒɡɹəfi/ n
Typographie Typografie
art and technique

tyrannical /tɪˈɹæ.nɪ.kəl/ adj
tyrannisch
despotic, oppressive, authoritarian
of, or relating to tyranny, of a tyrant

tyrannicide /taɪˈɹænɪsaɪd/ n
Tyrannenmord
killing of a tyrant

tyrannize v
tyrannisieren
to oppress someone

tyrannosaurus /tɪˌɹænəˈsɔːɹəs/ n
Tyrannosaurus
dinosaur

tyranny /ˈtɪɹəni/ n
Tyrannei
absolute power, or its use
extreme severity or rigour
Tyrannei Tyrannenherrschaft
government in which a single ruler has absolute power

tyrant /ˈtaɪɹənt/ n
Tyrann Tyrannin
absolute ruler
harsh and cruel ruler
oppressive and harsh person

tyre /taɪə(ɹ)/ n
Reifen
wheel covering

tyrosine n
Tyrosin
nonessential amino acid

tzaddik /ˈtsɑː.diːk/ n
Zaddik
a very righteous person

tzatziki /tsæˈtsɪ.kɪ/ n
Tsatsiki Zaziki
appetizer made from yoghurt

u-stem n
u-Stamm
Translations

ubac /ˈju.bæk/ /ˈjuː.bæk/ n
Winterhalde
a shady slope i.e. facing away from the sun

uber- /ˈu.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈu.bɚ/ prefix
mega- ober- über-
slang: super, really, mega-

ubiquitous /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/ adj
allgegenwärtig ubiquitär überall verbreitet überall vorhanden
being everywhere
allgegenwärtig überall vorhanden
seeming to appear everywhere at the same time

ubiquity /juˈbɪkwɪti/ n
Allgegenwart Allgegenwärtigkeit
omnipresence

udarnik n
Stoßarbeiter Stoßarbeiterin Udarnik
shock worker, super-productive worker in the Soviet Union and the other countries from the Soviet Block

udder /ˈʌdə/ /ˈʌdɚ/ n
Euter
organ formed of the mammary glands of female quadruped mammals

ufological adj
ufologisch
pertaining to ufology

ufologist /ˌjuːˈfɑlədʒɪst/ n
Ufologe
person who studies UFOs

ufology /ˌjuːˈfɑlədʒi/ n
Ufologie
the study of UFOs

ugh [ɯx] interjection
pfui igitt
to express disgust

ugli /ˈʌɡli/ n
Ugli
cross between a tangerine and grapefruit

uglification n
Entstellung Hässlichmachung Häßlichmachung
the process of being made ugly or uglified

uglify /ˈʌɡlɪfaɪ/ v
hässlich machen häßlich machen verunstalten
to make ugly

ugliness n
Hässlichkeit
condition of being ugly

ugly /ˈʌɡli/ adj
hässlich
displeasing to the eye; not aesthetically pleasing

ugly as sin adj
hässlich wie die Nacht
extremely ugly

ugly duckling n
hässliches Entlein
one who is ugly, but who is expected to become beautiful as they mature

ugniberry /uniːbəɹi/ n
Chilenische Guave
berry

uguisubari n
Nachtigallenboden
wooden floors

uh /ʌː/ interjection
äh
expression of confusion or uncertainty
space filler or pause during conversation

uhlan /ˈ(j)uːlən/ n
Ulan
soldier with lance

ukase /juːˈkeɪz/ n
Ukas
any absolutist or arrogant order
proclamation from the Russian ruler

ukha n
Fischsuppe Ucha
a soup in Russian cuisine

ukulele /juː.kə.ˈleɪ.li/ /ˈʔukuˈlɛlɛ/ n
Ukulele
small four-stringed guitar

ukulelist n
Ukulelespieler Ukulelespielerin
ukulele player

ulcer /ʌlsə/ /ʌlsɚ/ n
Geschwür Ulcus
open sore

ulcerate v
vereitern
to become ulcerous
ulzerieren
to cause an ulcer

ulcerous /ˈʌl.sɚ.əs/ adj
geschwürig ulzerös eiternd eitrig
of or relating to an ulcer, ulcers

ulexite n
Ulexit
mineral

ulna /ˈʌlnə/ n
Elle
bone of the forearm

ulterior motive n
Hintergedanke
alternative or hidden reason for doing something

ultima n
Endsilbe
final syllable

ultimate /ˈʌltəmɪt/ /ˈʌltɪmɪt/ adj
letzter ultimativ
final; last in a series
ultimativ
greatest or maximum
äußerster
most distant

ultimately /ˈʌltɪmətli/ adv
schließlich
indicating the last item
letztendlich
indicating the most important action
kürzlich
recently

ultimatum /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/ n
Ultimatum
a final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another

ultra high frequency n
Dezimeterwellenbereich
frequency area from 300 MHz through 3 GHz

ultracold adj
ultrakalt
close to zero Kelvin

ultrafilter n
Ultrafilter

ultralight /ˌʌltɹəˈlaɪt/ n
Ultraleichtflugzeug
aircraft that weighs very little

ultramarine /ˌʌl.tɹə.məˈɹiːn/ adj
ultramarinblau
colour

ultramarine /ˌʌl.tɹə.məˈɹiːn/ n
Ultramarinblau
colour
Königsblau Ultramarinblau
pigment

ultramontane adj
ultramontan
respecting the supremacy of the Pope

ultranationalism n
Ultranationalismus
extreme nationalism

ultraright adj
rechtsextrem ultrarechts
extremely right-wing

ultrasonic adj
Ultraschall
beyond (higher in frequency than) the range of sound perceptible to the human ear

ultrasound n
Ultraschall
sound

ultrastructure n
Ultrastruktur
detailed structure observable only by electron microscopy

ultraviolet adj
ultraviolett
radiation with wavelengths from 380 nanometre - 10 nanometre

ultraviolet n
Ultraviolett
colour

ulu n
Ulu
knife

ululate /ˈjuːljuleɪt/ v
heulen
to howl loudly

umami /uˈmɑːmi/ n
Umami
one of the five basic tastes, savoriness

umbel n
Dolde
type of flower cluster

umbellifer n
Doldenblütler Doldengewächs
any plant of the family Apiaceae/Umbelliferae

umbilical cord n
Nabelschnur
cord between foetus and placenta

umbra /ˈʌmbɹə/ n
Umbra
the central region of a sunspot

umbrage /ˈʌm.bɹɪdʒ/ n
Anstoß
feeling of anger or annoyance
Schatten
shadow

umbrella /ʌmˈbɹɛlə/ /ˈʌmbɹɛlə/ n
Schirm
anything that provides protection
Regenschirm Schirm Sonnenschirm
cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun
Dach
something that covers a wide range of concepts, ideas, etc.

umbrella organisation n
Dachverband
organisation that coordinates the activities of a number of member organisations

umbrella stand n
Schirmständer

umbrella term n
Oberbegriff
term covering a broad category of things

umlaut /ˈʊm.laʊt/ n
Umlaut
diacritical mark
partial assimilation of a vowel
Halbdoppellaut Umlaut Vokal umgelautet
vowel so assimilated

ummah /ˈʊmə/ n
Umma
the worldwide Muslim community

umpire /ˈʌm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
Schiedsrichter Obfrau Obmann Obmännin Schiedsrichterin
a person who arbitrates between contending parties
Schiedsrichter Schiedsrichterin Schiri Unparteiische Unparteiischer
an official who oversees a game or match

umpire /ˈʌm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ v
schiedsrichtern
to act as an umpire in a game

umpteen /ˈʌmp.tiːn/ determiner
zig
Relatively large but unspecified in number

umpteenth /ˈʌmp.tiːnθ/ adj
soundsovielte xte zigste zigte
informal: occurring in a relatively large but unspecified position in a series

un- prefix
un-
denoting absence
violative of; contrary to
denoting a lack of
ent-
reversal or cancellation

un-American adj
unamerikanisch
contrary to the principles, institutions or interests of United States

unabashed /ˌʌnəˈbæʃt/ adj
ungeniert unverhohlen
not disconcerted or embarrassed
schonungslos unverblümt
that are not concealed

unabashedly /ˌʌnəˈbæʃɪdli/ adv
unerschrocken unverfroren
in an unabashed manner

unable /ʌnˈeɪbəl/ adj
unfähig außerstanden
not able

unabridged adj
ungekürzt
not abridged

unacceptable /ˌʌn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ adj
inakzeptabel
unsatisfactory; not acceptable

unaccompanied adj
unbegleitet
performed without accompaniment
travelling without companions

unadorned /əˌnʌˈdɔːnd/ /əˌnʌˈdɔːɹnd/ adj
schlicht schmucklos
Having no additional decoration

unadulterated adj
unverfälscht
pure

unaided adj
bloß
without the aid of a tool

unairworthy adj
flugunfähig
not ready to fly; unfit for an air voyage

unalterable adj
unumstößlich
incapable of being changed

unaltered adj
unverändert
remaining in its initial state

unambiguous adj
eindeutig
clear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity

unanimity /juːnəˈnɪmɪti/ n
Einhelligkeit Einmütigkeit Einstimmigkeit
condition

unanimous /juˈnænəməs/ /juːˈnanɪməs/ adj
einhellig einstimmig einmütig
based on unanimity
einer Meinung einig einsgesinnt
sharing the same view

unanimously adv
einstimmig
in a unanimous manner

unannounced adj
unangekündigt unangemeldet
not announced

unarmed /ˌʌnˈɑɹmd/ adj
unbewaffnet
defenceless and lacking a weapon
not carrying arms

unary /ˈjuːnəɹi/ adj
einstellig
consisting of or involving a single element or component
unär
mathematics, programming: of a funciton, to take one argument

unashamed /ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmd/ adj
schamlos ungeniert unverhohlen
feeling or showing no shame, embarrassment or remorse

unaspirated adj
unaspiriert unbehaucht
not aspirated

unattached adj
ungebunden
not married

unattended adj
unbeaufsichtigt
not attended

unattractive adj
üsselig
lacking the power to attract interest
unschön
not handsome or beautiful or appealing

unauthorized adj
unerlaubt
without official authorization

unavailability n
Nichtverfügbarkeit
state of being unavailable

unavailable adj
unerreichbar
not available

unavailing adj
nutzlos umsonst unbrauchbar vergeblich
fruitless, futile, useless

unavoidable adj
unvermeidbar unausweichlich unvermeidlich
impossible to avoid

unaware adj
nicht wissend unwissend
not aware or informed
gedankenlos nicht bemerkend nichtsahnend unaufmerksam
not noticing, thoughtless, inattentive

unawareness n
Ignoranz Unwissenheit

unbalanced adj
durchgedreht unausgeglichen überdreht
irrational or mentally deranged

unbearable adj
unerträglich
so unpleasant or painful as to be unendurable

unbeatable adj
unschlagbar
that cannot be beaten, defeated or overcome

unbecoming /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/ adj
unschön wenig schmeichelhaft
not attractive
ungebührlich
not in keeping with expected standards

unbeknownst /ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊnst/ adv
ohne Wissen
Without the knowledge of

unbelief /ʌnbɪˈliːf/ n
Unglaube
lack of belief

unbelievable /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbl̩/ adj
unglaubwürdig unglaubhaft
implausible
unglaublich
incredible

unbelievably adv
wunderbarweise
contrary to expectations
unglaublich
in a manner one does not believe
unglaubwürdig
to an extent not to be believed

unbelieving adj
ungläubig
that does not believe

unbewitch v
entzaubern
to become something different

unbibium /ˌʌnˈbɪbi.əm/ n
Unbibium
element

unbiennium n
Unbiennium
element

unbihexium n
Unbihexium
element

unbind /ʌnˈbaɪnd/ v
losbinden
take bindings off

unbinilium n
Unbinilium
chemical element

unbioctium n
Unbioctium
element

unbiseptium n
Unbiseptium
element

unbiunium n
Unbiunium

unblemished adj
fehlerlos unbeschädigt
lacking blemishes

unborn adj
ungeboren
not born
still in mother's womb

unbox v
auspacken
to remove from a box

unbridgeable adj
unüberbrückbar
unable to be bridged

unbridled adj
ungezäumt
not fitted with a bridle
ungezügelt zügellos
without restraint or limit

unbuckle v
abschnallen
to unfasten (the buckle of)

unburied adj
unbegraben

unbutton /ʌnˈbʌtən/ v
aufknöpfen
(transitive)

uncanny /ʌnˈkæni/ n
unheimliche
a Freudian concept
gruselig seltsam unheimlich verstörend
strange, mysteriously unsettling

uncapable adj
unfähig
not capable

uncaring adj
gefühllos lieblos
showing a lack of concern

uncertain /ʌnˈsɜːtən/ adj
unbeständig
fitful or unsteady
unpredictable or capricious
unsicher ungewiss
not known for certain; questionable
unbestimmt
not yet determined; undecided
unsicher unbeständig
variable and subject to change

uncertainty /ʌnˈsɜːtənti/ /ʌnˈsɝtənti/ n
Unsicherheit
Something uncertain or ambiguous
doubt; the condition of being uncertain

unchained /ʌnˈtʃeɪnd/ adj
entfesselt von den Fesseln befreit
free from chains or fetters

unchecked exception n
unüberprüfte Ausnahme
an exception that has to be declared in the signature of the method that may raise it

unciform /ˈʌnsɪfɔːm/ /ˈʌnsɪfɔːɹm/ adj
hakenförmig
of the shape of a hook

unclarity n
Unklarheit
A statement that is unclear

uncle /ˈʌŋ.kəl/ [ˈɐŋ.kəɫ] n
Onkel Oheim
brother (or brother-in-law) of someone’s parent

unclean /ʌnˈkliːn/ adj
unrein
not moral or chaste
unrein gemein
ritually or ceremonially impure or unfit

unclear /ʌnˈklɪɚ/ adj
unklar unübersichtlich
ambiguous; liable to more than one interpretation
unklar
not clearly or explicitly defined
undeutlich unübersichtlich
not easy to see or read; indecipherable or unreadable

unclearness n
Unklarheit
instance of being unclear
property of being unclear

unclothed adj
unbekleidet
not wearing clothes

unclouded adj
unbewölkt wolkenlos
not cloudy; clear

uncombed adj
ungekämmt

uncombinable adj
unvereinbar
incapable of being combined

uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/ adj
unbehaglich
experiencing discomfort
unbequem ungemütlich
not comfortable

uncommunicative adj
unkommunikativ
tending not to communicate; not communicating

uncomparable adj
inkomparabel
not comparable

uncompromising adj
kompromisslos
inflexible and unwilling to negotiate or make concessions
principled

unconcerned adj
gleichgültig
indifferent
unbesorgt
not worried

unconditional /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
bedingungslos
without conditions

unconditionally adv
unbedingt
without condition

unconfirmed adj
unbestätigt
not finally established, settled or confirmed

uncongenial adj
unangemessen unpassend
not appropriate; unsuitable
divergent ungleich ungleichartig
not congenial, compatibal, sympathetic
unangenehm
not pleasing; disagreeable

unconscionable /ənˈkɔn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbəl/ adj
unverhältnismäßig unverschämt
excessive
skrupellos unverschämt
not conscionable; unscrupulous

unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ adj
bewusstlos
not awake
unbewusst spontan
without directed thought or awareness

unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ n
Unbewusstes
unconscious mind

unconsciousness n
Unwissenheit
ignorance or innocence
Bewusstlosigkeit
the state of lacking consciousness

unconstitutional adj
verfassungswidrig
contrary to the constitution

unconstitutionality n
Verfassungswidrigkeit
status of being unconstitutional

uncontrollable adj
unkontrollierbar
Not able to be controlled, contained or governed

uncontrolled adj
unkontrolliert
not controlled

uncontroversial adj
unverfänglich
not controversial

unconventional adj
unkonventionell
atypical
not adhering to convention or accepted standards
out of the ordinary

uncool adj
berstig uncool
not cool

uncoordinated adj
unkoordiniert
of a project etc

uncork v
entkorken
to open by removing the cork or stopper from

uncountable /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/ adj
unzählbar
linguistics: about a noun which cannot be counted
überabzählbar
mathematics: incapable of being enumerated by natural numbers
unzählig unzählbar zahllos
too many to be counted

uncountable set n
überabzählbare Menge
infinite set that is not countable

uncouth /ʌnˈkuːθ/ adj
schwerfällig tölpelhaft ungeschickt
clumsy, awkward
fremd fremdartig sonderbar
unfamiliar, strange, foreign
grobschlächtig tumb
unrefined, crude

uncrackable adj
unbrechbar unknackbar
of a code: that cannot be cracked, unbreakable

uncreative /ʌnkɹɪˈeɪtɪv/ adj
unkreativ
not creative

uncredible adj
unglaubwürdig
Not credible; that cannot be believed

uncritical adj
unkritisch
indulgent or undiscriminating; slow to criticize

unctuous /ˈʌnktʃuəs/ adj
schmierig
profusely polite

uncuttable adj
schneidbar

undated adj
undatiert
Not marked with a date

undaunted adj
unverzagt
not shaken, discouraged or disheartened

undead /ʌnˈdɛd/ adj
untot
being animate, though non-living

undead /ʌnˈdɛd/ n
Untoten
those creatures which are dead but still animate

undecane n
Undecan
organic compound

undecidable adj
unentscheidbar
incapable of being algorithmically decided

undecided adj
unbeantwortet unbestimmt unentschieden unschlüssig
open and not yet settled or determined
unentschlossen
uncommitted, not having reached a decision

undecillion numeral
Sextillion
1036
Undezillion
1066

undefeated adj
unbesiegt
not defeated

undemocratic adj
undemokratisch
not democratic

undemocratize v
entdemokratisieren
to reduce democracy

undeniable adj
unleugbar unbestreitbar
irrefutable, or impossible to deny

under /ˈʊndə/ /ˈʌndə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌndɚ/ preposition
unter
in a lower level than
beneath the surface of
subject of
unter als weniger
less than

under control
unter Kontrolle
being taken care of

under no circumstances
auf keinen Fall auf keinsten keinesfalls unter keinen Umständen
never ever

under one's belt
auf dem Buckel hinter sich
within one's experience

under one's breath
leise
softly

under one's thumb
unter dem Pantoffel
under one's thumb

under the knife
unter dem Messer
undergoing a surgical procedure

under the weather /ˈʌndə ðə ˈwɛðə/ /ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈwɛðɚ/ adj
angeschlagen
somewhat ill

under wraps
im verborgenen stickum stiekum
in secrecy

under- prefix
unter-
under (in any sense): insufficient, insufficiently

underage /ˈʌndəɹɪdʒ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈeɪdʒ/ adj
minderjährig
below legal age
still a minor

underappreciate v
nicht angemessen würdigen nicht genügend schätzen unterschätzen unzureichend anerkennen unzureichend wertschätzen
to not hold in sufficiently high esteem

underbelly /ˈʌndəbɛli/ /ˈʌndɚbɛli/ n
Schattenseite Unterseite dunkle Seite
side which is not normally seen

underbrush n
Unterholz
small trees

underchallenge n
Unterforderung
challenge that is not sufficiently difficult

underchallenge v
unterfordern
challenge to an insufficient degree

undercover adj
heimlich
Performed or happening in secret

undercurrent /ˈʌndəkʌɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈʌndɚˌkʌɹənt/ n
Unterströmung
current of water which flows under the surface
Unterton
tendency of feeling or opinion that is concealed

undercut n
Undercut
hairstyle

underdeveloped adj
unterentwickelt
having a low level of economic productivity and technological sophistication

underdog n
Außenseiter Underdog
competitor thought unlikely to win

underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.meɪt/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.mɨt/ n
Unterschätzung
an estimate that is too low

underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.meɪt/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.mɨt/ v
unterschätzen
to perceive as having lower value

underfeed v
unterernähren unterfüttern
to feed insufficiently

underfloor heating n
Fußbodenheizung
heating system that operates from under the floor

underfoot /ʌndəˈfʊt/ /ʌndɚˈfʊt/ adv
unter den Füßen unter die Füße
under one's feet

undergo v
durchmachen
to experience

undergraduate n
Student
student at a university who has not yet received a degree

underground adj
unterirdisch Untergrund
below the ground
Untergrund geheim heimlich
hidden, furtive
Untergrund
outside the mainstream

underground adv
unter der Erde
below the ground

underground n
Underground
movement or organisation of people who resist artistic convention
Untergrundorganisation
movement or organisation of people who resist political convention

undergrowth n
Unterholz
plants which only reach a low height

underhand /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌ(h)ænd/ adj
heimlich hinterhältig
dishonest and sneaky

underlie /ˌʌn.də(ɹ)ˈlaɪ/ v
zugrunde liegen
to serve as a basis of

underline /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/ /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪn/ /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/ /ˌʌndɚˈlaɪn/ n
Unterstrich
an _ character
Unterstreichung
line underneath text

underline /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/ /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪn/ /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/ /ˌʌndɚˈlaɪn/ v
unterstreichen
to emphasise or stress something
to draw an underline

underling n
Untergebener Unterling Untertan
a subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority

underlip /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌlɪp/ /ˈʌndɚˌlɪp/ n
Unterlippe

underlying adj
implizit
implicit
darunterliegend
lying underneath

undermine /ʌndəˈmaɪn/ v
untergraben unterminieren schwächen
hinder, sabotage
untergraben
to dig, tunnel, hollow out as if making a cave or opening

underneath /ʌndəˈniθ/ /ʌndɚˈniθ/ adv
unten
below; in a place beneath
on the underside or lower face of

underneath /ʌndəˈniθ/ /ʌndɚˈniθ/ preposition
unterhalb
under, below, beneath

undernourished adj
unterernährt
insufficiently nourished

undernourishment n
Unterernährung
insufficient nourishment

underpants n
Unterhose Schlüpfer
underwear

underpass n
Unterführung
passage

underpay v
unterbezahlen
to pay someone less than the value of their work

underpin /ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈpɪn/ v
stützen untermauern unterstützen
To give support to
stützen untermauern
To support from below with props or masonry

underpressure n
Unterdruck
insufficient pressure

underrate v
unterschätzen
to underestimate

underrated adj
unterschätzt
not given enough recognition

underrepresented adj
unterrepräsentiert
having little representation

underscore /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌskɔː(ɹ)/ n
Grundstrich
an underline

underscore /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌskɔː(ɹ)/ v
unterstreichen
to emphasize
to underline

undersea adj
Unterwasser- unterseeisch
beneath the sea

undershorts n
Unterhose
underpants

underside /ˈʌndɚsaɪd/ n
Unterseite
side that is underneath

understand /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ v
den Eindruck haben glauben
to believe one grasps the meaning of
begreifen verstehen
to grasp the meaning of
verstehen
to impute meaning to

understandable adj
verständlich
capable of being understood
capable of being accepted or excused

understanding /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/ adj
verständnisvoll
Showing compassion

understanding /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/ n
Verstehen Verständnis
Vereinbarung
informal contract, mutual agreement
Verständnis Verstehen
mental process of comprehension, assimilation of knowledge, subjective by its nature
Verständnis
opinion, judgement or outlook
sympathy
Einigung
reconciliation of differences

understate v
untertreiben
to state something with less completeness than needed

understatement n
Untertreibung
Statement less than complete

understeer n
Untersteuern

understeer v
untersteuern

understood /ʌndəɹˈstʊd/ adj
begriffen verstanden
comprehended

understudy /ˈʌndəˌstʌdi/ /ˈʌndɚˌstʌdi/ n
Einspringer
performer who understudies

undertake /ʌndəˈteɪk/ v
verpflichten
to commit oneself to an obligation
unternehmen ausführen
to start an enterprise

undertaker /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkə(ɹ)/ n
Bestatter Beerdigungsunternehmer Bestatterin Leichenbestatter Leichenbestatterin Beerdigungsunternehmerin
funeral director

undertaking /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkɪŋ/ n
Unternehmen
That which is undertaken

undertone n
Unterton
implied meaning

undertow n
Gegenströmung Sog Unterwasserströmung hinausziehende Strömung
flow of water

undervalue v
unterbewerten unterschätzen
to underestimate

underwater adj
Unterwasser- unter Wasser
beneath the water surface

underway adv
im Gange angelaufen eingeleitet laufend unterwegs
in motion, in progress; being done or carried out

underway n
Unterführung
underground passage, tunnel
U-Boot-Fahrt Unterwasser-Reise
voyage, especially underwater

underwear /ˈʌndəwɛə/ /ˈʌndɚˌwɛɹ/ n
Unterwäsche
clothes worn next to the skin

underwhelming adj
enttäuschend
failing to interest

underwire n
Bügel-BH
bra type
Bügel
wire placed in bra

underworld n
Unterwelt Halbwelt Verbrecherwelt
part of society engaged in crime or vice
Unterwelt
world of the dead

underwrite /ˈʌndəɹaɪt/ v
unterschreiben
to assume financial responsibility for something

undeserved adj
unverdient
not deserved, earned or merited; unjustifiable or unfair

undeserving /ˌʌndɪˈzɝvɪŋ/ adj
unwürdig
considered unworthy of reward

undesirable adj
unerwünscht
objectionable or not likely to please

undestroyable adj
unzerstörbar
Not able to be destroyed

undetermined adj
unbestimmt
Not determined; not settled; not decided
Not limited; not defined; indeterminate

undeveloped adj
unbebaut
not built on
unentwickelt
not developed or used

undignified adj
entwürdigend würdelos
lacking in dignity

undiminished adj
ungeschmälert unvermindert

undine /ˈʌndiːn/ n
Undine
female water-sprite or nymph

undisclosed adj
geheim still versteckt
not disclosed

undisonant adj
rauschend
making the noise of waves

undisputed adj
unbestritten
unchallenged
unbestritten unstreitig unstrittig
universally agreed upon

undisturbed adj
ungestört
not disturbed

undo /ʌnˈduː/ v
rückgängig machen ungeschehen machen
to reverse
aufmachen lösen abschnallen losmachen öffnen
to unfasten

undoable adj
nicht machbar
Not doable
rückgängig machbar rückgängigmachbar
Possible to undo

undoing /ʌnˈduːɪŋ/ n
Verderben Ruin Verhängnis
that which defeats

undoubtedly /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/ adv
zweifellos
without doubt

undress /ʌnˈdɹɛs/ /ʌnˈdʒɹɛs/ v
ausziehen
(transitive) remove somebody’s clothing
(intransitive) remove one's clothing

undressed adj
ausgezogen unbekleidet
having partially or completely removed one's clothes

undrinkable adj
untrinkbar
not drinkable

undue /ʌnˈdjuː/ /ʌnˈduː/ adj
übertrieben
Excessive; going beyond that what is natural or sufficient
unangemessen
That which ought not to be done; illegal; unjustified

undulate /ˈʌndjəleɪt/ /ˈʌndjələt/ /ˈʌndjəlɪt/ v
wogen undulieren wallen sich wellenförmig bewegen wellen wiegen
intransitive: move in wavelike motions
schlängeln
intransitive: resemble a wave
schwingen wellenförmig bewegen wogen
transitive: cause to move in a wave
ondulieren wellen
transitive: cause to resemble a wave

undulated antshrike n
Dunkelbrauner Ameisenwürger
bird

undulating adj
wellend wogend
wavy

unearth v
ausgraben
to dig up
aufdecken
to uncover or find

uneducated /ʌnˈɛdjʊkeɪtɪd/ /ʌnˈɛdʒəkeɪtɪd/ adj
ungebildet
not educated

unelectable adj
unwählbar
incapable of being elected

unemployable adj
nicht erwerbsfähig
not employable

unemployable n
nicht erwerbsfähige Person
not employable

unemployed adj
arbeitslos
having no job

unemployed n
Arbeitsloser
the unemployed as a group

unemployment /ʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/ n
Arbeitslosigkeit Werklosigkeit
joblessness

unemployment benefit n
Arbeitslosengeld Stempelgeld Stütze
money paid to the unemployed

unemployment insurance n
Arbeitslosenversicherung
insurance against loss of earnings

unencumbered /ˌʌnɪnˈkʌmbəd/ adj
unbehindert
free of encumbrance
unbelastet
not burdened with worries, cares or responsibilities
unbelastet unverschuldet
of property, not subject to any claims

unending adj
ewig endlos nicht enden wollend
never reaching an end

unenviable adj
kaum zu beneidend wenig beneidenswert
difficult, undesirable, or unpleasant

unequal adj
ungleich
not the same

unequally adv
ungleich
not equally

unequivocal /ʌnɨˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ˌʌnɪ̈ˈkwɪvəkəl/ adj
eindeutig unmissverständlich unzweideutig zweifelsfrei
without ambiguity
unerreicht unvergleichlich
without equal

unerasable adj
unlöschbar
that cannot be erased

unethical adj
unethisch
not morally approvable

uneven /ʌnˈivən/ adj
uneben
not level or smooth

uneven bars n
Stufenbarren
set of apparatus

uneventful adj
ereignislos ohne Zwischenfälle ruhig

unexpected /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/ adj
unerwartet
not expected, anticipated or foreseen

unexpectedly /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ adv
unerwartet
in an unexpected manner

unexplored adj
unerforscht
not explored

unfair /ʌnˈfɛə(ɹ)/ /ʌnˈfɛɚ/ adj
ungerecht unfair
not fair

unfairness n
Ungerechtigkeit Unrecht
state of being unfair

unfaithful adj
ungläubig
not having religious faith
unaufrichtig unehrlich
not honest or upright
untreu
not keeping good faith; disloyal; not faithful

unfalsifiability n
Nichtfalsifizierbarkeit Unwiderlegbarkeit
state or condition of being unfalsifiable

unfamiliar /ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.əɹ/ adj
unbekannt unvertraut
not familiar

unfasten v
abschnallen losmachen lösen
to detach from any connecting agency or link

unfathomable adj
unermesslich unfassbar
impossible to fathom; incomprehensible

unfavourable adj
ungünstig
of wind or weather: causing delay or obstacles

unfeeling adj
gefühllos herzlos
without emotion or sympathy

unfetter /ʌnˈfɛtɚ/ v
befreien entfesseln
to unchain, to free

unfettered /ʌnˈfɛtəd/ /ˈʌnˈfɛtɚd/ adj
entfesselt frei
not bound by chains
ungehindert
not restricted

unfinished adj
unvollendet
not finished

unfinishedness n
Unfertigkeit
quality of being unfinished

unfit /ʌnˈfɪt/ adj
untauglich
not fit; not having the correct requirements

unfitness n
Untauglichkeit
characteristic of being unfit

unflappable /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/ adj
unerschütterlich
remaining composed and level-headed at all times

unfold /ʌnˈfoʊld/ /ʌnˈfəʊld/ v
enthüllen offenlegen
To reveal
entfalten entwickeln
To turn out to happen; to develop
ausbreiten entfalten
To undo a folding

unfollow v
entfolgen
to cease to subscribe to (a feed of another user's activity)

unforeseeable adj
unvorhersehbar
incapable of being foreseen

unforeseen adj
unvorhergesehen unerwartet
not expected
unvorhergesehen
not foreseen

unforgettable adj
unvergesslich
which is very difficult to forget

unforgivable adj
unverzeihlich
not forgivable

unfortunate /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnət/ adj
unglücklich unglückselig
marked or accompanied by or resulting in misfortune
not favored by fortune

unfortunately /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnətli/ adv
leider unglücklicherweise
happening through bad luck

unfounded adj
grundlos unbegründet
not based on solid reasons or facts

unfriend /ʌnˈfɹɛnd/ v
entfreunden
to remove from one's friends list

unfriendliness n
Unfreundlichkeiten
an unfriendly act, unfriendly acts / actions
Unfreundlichkeit
the quality of being unfriendly

unfriendly /ʌnˈfɹɛn(d)li/ adj
unfreundlich
not friendly; hostile

unfruitful adj
fruchtlos unfruchtbar
Not bearing fruit

unfurl /ʌnˈfəːl/ /ʌnˈfɝl/ v
aufrollen entfalten entrollen
to unroll or release

ungainly /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/ adj
ungelenk plump unansehnlich unelegant ungraziös unschön
clumsy

ungrammatical adj
ungrammatisch
in violation of one or more of the rules and conventions of a language

ungrateful /ʌnˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ adj
undankbar
not grateful

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ adj
behuft
having hooves

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ n
Huftier
hooved mammal

unhappiness n
Traurigkeit Unglück
feeling of not being happy

unhappy /ʌnˈhæpi/ adj
unglücklich
not happy; sad

unhealthful adj
gesundheitsschädlich ungesund unzuträglich
not healthy

unhealthy /ʌnˈhɛl.θi/ adj
ungesund gesundheitsschädlich
conducive to poor health

unheard-of adj
unerhört einmalig
previously unknown; unprecedented

unheralded adj
unerwartet
Without prior warning; unexpected or unannounced

unhinge /ʌnˈhɪndʒ/ v
aus den Angeln heben
remove a leaf from its supporting hinges

unhinged adj
ungefalzt
never been mounted using a stamp hinge
aus der Angel
not furnished with a hinge

unhistorical adj
unhistorisch
not historic

unhurt adj
unverletzt
not hurt

unhygienic adj
unhygienisch
lacking hygiene

uni /ˈjuː.niː/ /ˈuː.niː/ n
Uni
university

uni- prefix
ein- uni-
one

unibrow n
Monobraue zusammengewachsene Augenbrauen
eyebrows that meet in the middle

unicell n
Einzeller
any unicelled organism

unicellular adj
einzellig
having a single cell

unicellular n
Einzeller
single-celled organism

unicolor adj
einfarbig
of one color

unicolored adj
einfarbig
being only one color

unicorn /ˈjunɪkɔɹn/ /ˈjuːnɪkɔːn/ n
Einhorn
mythical beast

unicum n
Unikat Unikum
Unique example or specimen

unicycle /ˈjunɪsaɪkl̩/ n
Einrad
one-wheeled pedaled cycle

unidentified adj
unidentifiziert nicht identifiziert unbekannt
not identified

unidentified flying object n
unidentifiziertes Flugobjekt UFO
anything in the air not readily explainable

unifiable adj
vereinheitlichbar
able to be united or unified

unification n
Vereinigung
act of unifying

uniform /ˈjunəˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ adj
einheitlich
consistent
gleichförmig Uniform
unvarying

uniform /ˈjunəˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ n
Uniform Dienstkleidung
distinctive outfit as a means of identifying members of a group

uniform /ˈjunəˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ v
uniformieren
to clothe in a uniform

uniform antshrike n
Einfarbameisenwürger
passerine bird of the antbird family

uniform continuity n
gleichmäßige Stetigkeit
property of a function

uniform crake n
Einfarbralle
bird

uniform distribution n
Gleichverteilung
probability distribution where each outcome is equally likely to occur

uniformity n
Einheitlichkeit Uniformität
a state of being uniform

uniformly continuous adj
gleichmäßig stetig
property of a function

unify /ˈjuːnɪfaɪ/ v
sich vereinigen
become one
vereinen vereinigen
cause to become one

unilateral /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/ [ˌjʉː.nəˈɫæɾ.ɚ.ɻɫ̩] [ˌjʉː.nɪˈlæt.ə.ɹɫ̩] adj
einseitig
done by one side only

unilateralism n
Unilateralismus
tendency of nations to act on their own

unilaterally adv
einseitig
in a unilateral way

unimaginable adj
unvorstellbar
unable to be imagined

unimportant adj
unwichtig
not important or noteworthy

unimpressed adj
unbeeindruckt
not impressed

unimpressive adj
unbeeindruckend
lacking the ability to impress

unimprisoned adj
frei
not imprisoned

unincreasable adj
unvergrößerbar
not able to be increased

uninhabitable adj
unbewohnbar
not inhabitable

uninhabited adj
unbewohnt
not inhabited

unintelligible /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɨdʒɨbəl/ adj
unverständlich
not intelligible

unintentional adj
unabsichtlich unbeabsichtigt
not intended or deliberate; inadvertent; unwitting

unintentionally adv
unbeabsichtigt unabsichtlich unfreiwillig ungewollt
in an unintentional manner

uninteresting adj
uninteressant
arousing little or no interest; boring or uneventful

uninvite v
ausladen
to cancel an invitation

uninvited adj
uneingeladen ungebeten
not invited

union /ˈjuːnjən/ n
Union
Vereinigungsmenge Vereinigung
in set theory
Vereinigung
sexual intercourse
Vereinigung Union
that which is united; something formed by a combination of parts or members
Union Vereinigung Verband Verein
the act of uniting or the state of being united

unionist n
Gewerkschafter Gewerkschaftler
trade unionist

unique /juːˈniːk/ adj
einzigartig einzig unikal
one of a kind

uniqueness n
Eigenart Eindeutigkeit Einmaligkeit Einzigkeit
state or quality of being unique or one of a kind

unisex [ˈjuːnɪˌsɛks] adj
unisex
designed to be suitable for any sex or gender

unisexual adj
eingeschlechtlich
having characteristics of a single sex

unison /ˈjunɨsən/ n
Einklang Unisono
music: the simultaneous playing of an identical note more than once
Einklang Gleichklang
the state of being together, in harmony, at the same time

unit /ˈjuː.nɪt/ n
Einheit
standard measure of a quantity
organized group comprising people and/or equipment
member of a military organization
item which may be sold singly
military: selected reserve unit
military: standard or basic quantity
military: subdivision in a task force

unit circle n
Einheitskreis
circle of radius 1
circle of radius 1 with centre at the origin, used in trigonometry

unit interval n
Einheitsintervall
the interval [0,1]

unit of measure n
Maßeinheit
standardized, reproducible measuring a physical property

unit sphere n
Einheitssphäre
sphere of radius 1

unit test n
Komponententest Modultest Unittest
individual test in unit testing

unit testing framework n
Unit-Test-Framework Unit-Test-Programmiergerüst

unit vector n
Einheitsvektor
vector with length 1

unitarianism n
Unitarianismus
belief

unitary state n
Einheitsstaat
state that is governed as a single unit

unite /juˈnaɪt/ v
vereinen
(transitive) to bring together as one

united /juˈnaɪtɪd/ /juːˈnaɪtɪd/ adj
vereint
involving the joint activity of multiple agents
vereinigt vereint einig
joined into a single entity

united we stand, divided we fall proverb
vereint stehen wir, getrennt fallen wir
people are more successful as a group than as individuals

unitive /ˈjuːnɪtɪv/ adj
vereinheitlichend
causing or involving unity

unity /ˈjunɪti/ /ˈjuːnɪtɪ/ n
Identität
mathematics: something that behaves like the number 1 in multiplication
Einheit
state of being one or undivided
drama: any of the three classical rules of drama

univerbation n
Univerbation Zusammenrückung
(linguistics) the diachronic process of forming a new single word from a fixed expression of several words

universal /ˌjunɪˈvɝsl̩/ /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl̩/ adj
universell Universal- allgemein
universell Allgemein- allgemein
common to all members of a group or class
universell Welt- weltweit
common to all society, world-wide
kosmisch
cosmic, unlimited
universell All- Universal-
useful for many purposes

universal quantifier n
Allquantor
operator

universal set n
Universum
set

universal suffrage n
allgemeines Wahlrecht
the right to vote in a political election for all citizens

universal value n
universelle Wert
a value considered common for all or almost all mankind

universality n
Universalität Allgemeingültigkeit Allgemeinheit Katholizität
the property of being universal

universe /ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/ /ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːs/ n
Universum
an imaginary collection of worlds
intense form of world in the sense of perspective or social setting
Universum Weltall
the Universe
an entity similar to our universe

university /junɨˈvɝsəti/ /juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ n
Universität Hochschule Uni
institution of higher education

university of applied sciences n
Fachhochschule
school

univocal /juːnɪˈvoʊkəl/ /juːnɪˈvəʊkəl/ adj
eindeutig
having only one possible meaning

unjust /ʌnˈdʒʌst/ adj
ungerecht
not fair, just or right

unjust enrichment n
ungerechtfertigte Bereicherung
benefit unlawfully gained at another's expense

unjustified adj
unbegründet ungerechtfertigt
not justified

unjustifiedly adv
ungerechtfertigterweise
without justification

unjustly adv
ungerecht
in an unjust manner

unkempt /ˌʌnˈkɛmpt/ adj
schäbig struppig ungekämmt ungepflegt
dishevelled; untidy; dirty; not kept up

unkenreflex n
Unkenreflex
defensive posture

unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ /ʌnˈnəʊn/ adj
unbekannt
not known

unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ /ʌnˈnəʊn/ n
Unbekannter
person of no identity
Unbekannte
variable

unlabeled adj
unbeschriftet ungekennzeichnet
Not labeled

unlabelled adj
unbeschriftet ungekennzeichnet
Not labelled

unlawful adj
illegal gesetzwidrig ungesetzlich gesetzeswidrig
prohibited

unlawfulness n
Gesetzeswidrigkeit Gesetzwidrigkeit
state of being unlawful
unlawful act

unleaded /ˌʌnˈlɛd.əd/ adj
bleifrei
without lead

unleash /ʌnˈliʃ/ v
entfesseln von der Leine lassen
to free from a leash

unleashed adj
frei freilaufend
not leashed

unleavened adj
ungesäuert
without yeast

unless /ənˈlɛs/ conjunction
es sei denn wenn nicht
except on a specified condition

unlicensed /ˌʌnˈlaɪsn̩st/ adj
nicht lizenziert nicht zugelassen
not licensed

unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/ adj
unähnlich
dissimilar

unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/ preposition
im Unterschied zu zum Unterschied von im Gegensatz zu
in contrast with; as opposed to

unlikely /ʌnˈlaɪkli/ adj
unwahrscheinlich
not likely

unlimber v
abprotzen
deploy an artillery piece for firing

unlimited adj
unbeschränkt unbegrenzt
limitless or without bounds; unrestricted

unload /ʌnˈloʊd/ /ʌnˈləʊd/ v
ausladen entladen
take off or remove the load from something

unlock v
entsperren freischalten
give access to something
aufschließen entriegeln
to undo or open a lock

unlucky /ʌnˈlʌki/ adj
unglücklich
unfortunate

unmanaged code n
nicht verwalteter Code nicht verwalteter Kode

unmanned /ʌnˈmænd/ adj
unbemannt
not operated by a person or a crew

unmark v
Markierung
remove marks

unmarried adj
unverheiratet ledig solo
having no husband or wife

unmergeable adj
unzusammenführbar
incapable of being merged

unmissable adj
unverlierbar unverpassbar
that cannot be missed

unmistakable adj
unverkennbar unverwechselbar unüberhörbar
unique, such that it cannot be mistaken for something else

unmoored adj
verunsichert
unstable, lacking in emotional connections

unmount v
aushängen
reverse operation of mount

unmown adj
ungemäht
not mown

unnamed adj
namenlos ungenannt
having no name

unnatural /ʌnˈnæt͡ʃəɹəl/ adj
unnatürlich
not natural

unnecessarily adv
unnötigerweise
needlessly, not necessarily

unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛ.sə.s(ə)ɹɪ / /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹi/ /ʌnˈnɛs.ə.ɹɪ/ adj
unnötig nicht notwendig
not necessary

unnilennium n
Unnilennium
meitnerium

unnilhexium n
Unnilhexium
seaborgium

unniloctium n
Unniloctium
hassium

unnilpentium n
Unnilpentium
dubnium

unnilquadium n
Unnilquadium
rutherfordium

unnilseptium n
Unnilseptium
bohrium

unniltrium n
Unniltrium
lawrencium

unnoticed adj
unbemerkt
not noticed

unobtainium /(ˌ)ʌn.ɒbˈteɪ.nɪ.əm/ /ˌʌn.əbˈteɪ.ni.əm/ n
Nichtzukriegium Unbeschaffbarium Unobtanium
especially rare component almost impossible to get hold of

unobtrusive adj
bescheiden dezent unaufdringlich unauffällig
unobtrusive

unoccupied adj
frei
Not being used; vacant or free
unbeschäftigt
Not employed on a task; idle
leerstehend
Not inhabited, especially by a tenant
unbesetzt
Not occupied by foreign troops etc

unofficial adj
inoffiziell
not official

unorthodox /ʌnˈɔɹθədɑks/ /ʌnˈɔːθədɒks/ adj
unorthodox
unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic

unpack /ʌnˈpæk/ v
auspacken entpacken
to remove from a package

unpaid /ʌnˈpeɪd/ adj
unbezahlt
not paid for

unpardonable adj
unverzeihlich
impossible to pardon or forgive

unpark /ˌʌnˈpɑɹk/ /ˌʌnˈpɑːk/ v
ausparken
to remove (a car) from a parked position

unpave v
entpflastern
to remove the paving stones from (a street)

unpayable adj
unbezahlbar
that cannot be paid

unpleasant /ʌnˈplezənt/ adj
unangenehm
not pleasant

unplug /ʌnˈplʌɡ/ v
herausziehen
disconnect from a supply

unpopular adj
unpopulär unbeliebt
lacking popularity

unpopularity n
Unpopularität
property or degree of being unpopular

unprecedented /ʌnˈpɹɛsɪdɛntɪd/ adj
beispiellos nie da gewesen
never before seen or done, without precedent

unpredictability n
Unvorhersehbarkeit
The quality of being unpredictable

unpredictable adj
unvorhersagbar unberechenbar
unable to be predicted

unprepared adj
unvorbereitet
not prepared

unprincipled /ʌnˈpɹɪnsɪpəld/ adj
gewissenlos prinzipienfrei prinzipienlos
lacking moral values

unprocessed adj
unverarbeitet
not processed

unproductive adj
unproduktiv
not productive

unpronounceable adj
unaussprechbar
impossible or difficult to pronounce or articulate

unprotected adj
ungeschützt
not protected

unprotected sex n
ungeschützter Geschlechtsverkehr ungeschützter Sex
sexual activity without protection from sexually transmitted disease

unprovability n
Unbeweisbarkeit
condition of being unprovable

unprovable adj
unbeweisbar
that cannot be proved or verified

unprovoked adj
nicht provoziert
without provocation

unpublished adj
unveröffentlicht unediert
not published

unqualified adj
unqualifiziert
ineligible, not qualified
undescribed

unquestionable adj
fraglos unzweifelhaft
undeniable, obvious

unquote interjection
Zitat Ende
end of quotation

unravel /ʌnˈɹævəl/ v
einstürzen vernichtet werden zugrundegehen zunichte gemacht werden zusammenbrechen zusammenfallen
to become undone; to collapse
auflösen enthüllen enträtseln lösen offenlegen
to clear from complication or difficulty; to unfold; to solve
auftrennen ausfasern zerfasern
to separate the connected or united parts of; to throw into disorder; to confuse
aufdröseln auftrennen auseinanderdröseln entwirren
to separate the threads (of)

unravelling n
Kollaps Zusammenbruch
the act of becoming unravelled (collapsing)
Enthüllung Enträtselung Entschlüsselung Offenlegung
the act of becoming unravelled (unfolding)

unreachable adj
unerreichbar
unable to be reached

unreachable code n
unerreichbarer Code

unreadable adj
unlesbar unleserlich
that cannot be read or is not easy to read

unreal /ʌnˈɹi.əl/ adj
unwirklich irreal
not real

unrealistic adj
unrealistisch
not realistic

unreason n
Unvernunft
lack of reason
Torheit
nonsense, folly

unreasonable /ʌnˈɹiːz(ə)nəbl̩/ adj
unvernünftig unklug kompromisslos nicht nachvollziehbar unmäßig übertrieben
not reasonable

unreasonableness n
Unvernunft Unvernünftigkeit
state of being unreasonable
Unvernünftigkeit
unreasonable act

unrecognizable adj
unerkennbar unkenntlich nicht wiederzuerkennen
that cannot be recognized

unregister v
abmelden
deregister

unrelated adj
ohne Zusammenhang unabhängig
not connected
nicht verwandt
not related

unreliability n
Unzuverlässigkeit
the quality of being unreliable

unreliable adj
unzuverlässig
not reliable

unreliable narrator n
unzuverlässige Erzählerin unzuverlässiger Erzähler
in literary theory

unremitting /ˌʌnɹɪˈmɪtɪŋ/ /ˌʌnɹɪˈmɪɾɪŋ/ adj
unablässig
incessant

unrequited adj
unerwidert
not reciprocated

unrequited love n
unerwiderte Liebe
love that is not reciprocated, even though reciprocation is desired

unresolved adj
offen ungelöst
not resolved

unrest /ʌnˈɹɛst/ n
Unruhe
state of trouble

unrestrained adj
unbeherrscht
not held in check
ungehemmt
unconstrained

unrivaled adj
konkurrenzlos unerreicht unvergleichlich
beyond compare, far surpassing any other, unparalleled, without rival

unromantic adj
unromantisch
not romantic

unrounded adj
gespreizt ungerundet
in linguistics

unruly /ʌnˈɹuːli/ adj
aufsässig unbändig undiszipliniert widerspenstig wild
wild

unsafe /ʌnˈseɪf/ adj
unsicher
not safe

unsafely adv
gefährlich
in an unsafe way

unsaleable adj
unverkäuflich
not saleable

unsalted adj
ungesalzen
not salted

unsanctioned adj
nicht genehmigt
not approved

unsatisfying adj
unbefriedigend
not providing satisfaction

unsaturated adj
ungesättigt
capable of dissolving more solute
having one or more double bonds or triple bonds between carbon atoms
not chromatically pure

unscathed adj
unbeschadet unverletzt unversehrt
not injured/harmed

unscientific adj
unwissenschaftlich
not scientific

unscrew v
abschrauben losschrauben
loosen a screw etc.

unscrupulous /ˌʌnˈskɹuːpjʊləs/ adj
skrupellos
without scruples
contemptuous of what is right or honourable

unsearchable /ʌnˈsəːtʃəb(ə)l/ adj
undurchsuchbar

unseemly adj
unangebracht unpassend unschicklich
inconsistent with standards, etc.

unselectable /ˈʊnˌsɪˈlɛktəbl̩/ /ˈʌnˌsəˈlɛktəbl̩/ adj
ansteuerbar auswählbar wählbar

unselfconscious adj
natürlich selbstsicher selbstverständlich unbefangen
not self-conscious; natural and genuine

unselfish adj
selbstlos uneigennützig
not selfish; selfless; generous; altruistic

unsentimental adj
unsentimental
not sentimental

unsettling adj
beunruhigend
That makes one troubled or uneasy

unshamed adj
schamlos unverschämt
unshamed

unshaven adj
unrasiert
not having shaved

unshorn adj
ungeschoren
not shorn

unsolved adj
unaufgeklärt ungelöst
not yet solved

unspeakable adj
unsäglich
incapable of being spoken or uttered

unspoken /ʌnˈspoʊkən/ adj
ungesagt
not spoken; not said

unspoken rule n
ungeschriebene Regel ungeschriebenes Gesetz
rule that is understood but does not exist in written form

unsportsmanlike adj
unsportlich
violating the accepted standards of sportsmanship

unstable /ʌnˈsteɪbəɫ/ adj
instabil labil
not stable

unsteady /ʌnˈstɛdi/ adj
unstet
inconstant in purpose or volatile in behavior

unstinted /ʌnˈstɪn.tɪd/ adj
uneingeschränkt
not constrained, not restrained, or not confined

unstoppable adj
unaufhaltsam unaufhaltbar
unable to be stopped

unstressed adj
unbetont
not stressed or accentuated

unsubscribe v
abbestellen
to cancel a subscription

unsuccessful adj
erfolglos
failed, not successful

unsugared adj
ungezuckert
not sugared

unsuitable adj
untauglich
not suitable; unfit; inappropriate

unsupported adj
nicht unterstützt
without support

unsure adj
unsicher
uncertain

unsweet adj
unsüß
not sweet

unsweetened adj
ungesüßt
Not sweetened

untactful adj
taktlos
not tactful

untangle v
entwirren
to remove tangles or knots

untenable adj
unhaltbar unvertretbar
Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position
unbewohnbar unwirtlich
unfit for habitation

unthinkable /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/ adj
unvorstellbar
incapable of being believed; incredible
undenkbar unvorstellbar
inconceivable or unimaginable; extremely improbable in a way that goes against common sense

untidiness n
Schlamperei
the quality of being untidy

untidy /ʌnˈtaɪdi/ adj
unordentlich
sloppy

untie /ʌnˈtaɪ/ v
sich lösen
to become untied or loosed
losmachen
to free from fastening or from restraint
losbinden
to loosen, as something interlaced or knotted
aufklären auflösen beschließen beseitigen lösen
to resolve

until /ʌnˈtɪl/ conjunction
bis
up to the time that

until /ʌnˈtɪl/ preposition
bis bis an bis zu
up to the time of

until further notice adv
bis auf Weiteres

untimely adj
verfrüht vorzeitig
early; premature

unto /ˈʌntə/ /ˈʌntʊ/ preposition
auf zu
Up to

untouchable adj
unantastbar
not able to be touched

untouched adj
unangerührt unberührt
not eaten
unberührt
not having come in contact
unberührt ungerührt
not influenced, affected or swayed

untoward /ʌnˈtɔɹd/ /ˌʌn.tʊˈwɔːd/ adj
schädlich ungünstig unvorteilhaft
unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous
problematisch schwierig ärgerlich
unruly, troublesome
unangebracht ungünstig
unseemly, improper

untrammel v
entfesseln
free or release from obstacles or hindrances

untranslatability n
Unübersetzbarkeit
property of being untranslatable; inability to be translated

untranslatable /ˈʌnˌtɹænz.leɪt.ə.bəl/ adj
unübersetzbar
not able to be translated

untranslatableness n
Unübersetzbarkeit
property of being untranslatable; inability to be translated

untrigintillion numeral
Sexdezillion
1096

untrue adj
unwahr
false

untrustworthy adj
unzuverlässig
not deserving of trust; unreliable

untruth /ʌnˈtɹuːθ/ n
Unwahrheit
lie or falsehood

untune v
verstimmen
Cause to be out of tune

ununbium n
Ununbium
chemical element

ununennium /uːnuːnˈɛniːəm/ n
Ununennium
chemical element

ununhexium n
Ununhexium
element with atomic number 116

ununifiable adj
unvereinheitlichbar
impossible to unify of be unified

ununnilium n
Ununnilium
darmstadtium

ununoctium n
Ununoctium
chemical element

ununpentium n
Ununpentium
chemical element

ununquadium n
Ununquadium
chemical element

ununseptium /uːnuːnˈsɛpti.əm/ n
Ununseptium
element with atomic number 117

ununtrium n
Ununtrium
chemical element

unusable adj
unbenutzbar
not usable

unused /ʌnˈjuzd/ /ʌnˈjuːzd/ adj
unbenutzt ungebraucht
not used

unuseful /ʌnˈjuːsfəl/ adj
unnütz
not useful

unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/ adj
ungewöhnlich
not usual

unusually /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/ adv
ungewöhnlich
in an unusual manner

unvarnished adj
unbehandelt
not having been coated with varnish

unveil /ʌnˈveɪl/ v
offenbaren
enthüllen
to uncover

unwanted adj
unerwünscht ungewollt
not wanted

unwarranted adj
unbefugt unberechtigt
being without warrant, authority or guaranty
unbegründet ungerechtfertigt
unjustified

unwary adj
unachtsam unbedarft unvorsichtig
lacking caution

unwavering adj
Standpunkt felsenfest standhaft unbeirrbar
never doubted; always steady and on course

unwholesome adj
ungesund unheilsam
not wholesome

unwieldy /ˌʌnˈwɪəl.di/ adj
schwerfällig klobig sperrig unhandlich
difficult to carry, handle, manage or operate

unwilling /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/ adj
unwillig
not willing; loath; disinclined; reluctant

unwillingly adv
unwillig widerwillig
in an unwilling manner

unwillingness n
Unwilligkeit
property of being unwilling

unwind /ʌnˈwaɪnd/ v
sich abwickeln
To be or become unwound
entwirren
To disentangle
abschalten sich entspannen
To relax
abdocken abspulen abwickeln loswickeln
To wind off

unwinnable adj
nicht zu gewinnen nicht zu gewinnend
unable to be won

unwise /ʌnˈwaɪz/ adj
unklug
not wise

unwitting adj
unwissentlich
unaware
unabsichtlich
unintentional

unwittingly /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ /ˌʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ adv
unabsichtlich ungewollt irrtümlich unbeabsichtigt
in an unwitting manner

unworldly adj
weltfremd
lacking sophistication

unworthy /ʌnˈwɝði/ adj
unwürdig
not worthy

unwrap /ʌnˈɹæp/ v
auspacken auseinanderwickeln auswickeln
undo what is wrapped

unwrinkle v
glätten
to remove wrinkles from

unwritten adj
ungeschrieben
not written

unwrittenness n
Ungeschriebenskeit
quality of being unwritten

up /ap/ /ʌp/ adj
auf munter
awake
hoch
facing upwards
alle aus beendet um zu Ende
finished
an in Betrieb
functional
dran
next
oben
on a higher level
bereit
ready, willing
auf
standing

up /ap/ /ʌp/ adv
nach oben empor oben
away from earth’s surface
er- ver-
completely, thoroughly

up /ap/ /ʌp/ preposition
weiter
further along
hoch hinauf
toward the top

up /ap/ /ʌp/ v
aufdrehen erhöhen
increase

up against the wall adj
in die Ecke

up bow n
Aufstrich

up in the air adj
in der Schwebe hängen in der Schwebe sein
not yet resolved

up one's sleeve
im Ärmel
hidden, in reserve

up to /ˈʌp tuː/ /ˈʌp tə/ preposition
bis zu
against, next to, near, towards
gewachsen
capable of

up to something /ˈʌp tuː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ /ˈʌp tə ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ adj
etwas im Schilde führen
doing something mischievous or scheming

up-and-comer n
Senkrechtstarter
someone who is up-and-coming

up-and-coming adj
aufstrebend ehrgeizig vielversprechend
emerging, aspiring

up-to-date /ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/ adj
aktuell
current; recent
auf dem Laufenden auf dem neuesten Stand up to date
informed of the latest news

upbeat /ʌpˈbit/ /ˈʌpˌbit/ adj
peppig
Having a fast pace, tempo, or beat
fröhlich heiter und zuversichtlich gestimmt optimistisch
Having a positive, lively, or perky tone, attitude, etc.

upbeat /ʌpˈbit/ /ˈʌpˌbit/ n
Auftakt
unaccented beat at the start of a musical phrase

upblow v
aufblasen
inflate

upcoming adj
kommend
of the relatively near future

update /əpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ n
Aktualisierung Update
action of making something up to date

update /əpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ v
aktualisieren auf den jüngsten Stand bringen auf den neuesten Stand bringen aufdatieren
to make something up to date

updraft n
Aufwind

upend /ʌpˈɛnd/ v
hochkant stellen
to end up; to set on end
umkippen umstülpen
to tip or turn over

upfront adj
direkt freimütig führend geradeheraus offen und ehrlich vordringlich
honest, frank and straightforward

upgrade /əpˈɡɹeɪd/ /ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ n
Upgrade
an improved component or replacement item

upgrade /əpˈɡɹeɪd/ /ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ v
verbessern
to improve
aufrüsten upgraden
to replace a program with a later version of itself
hochrüsten nachrüsten
to replace an existing object with something better

upgrow v
wachsen
grow up

upgrowth n
Wachstum
process or result of growing up

upheaval /ʌpˈhi.vəl/ n
Aufwölbung Erhebung
process of being heaved upward, especially of the earth's crust
Umbruch Aufruhr
sudden violent upset, disruption or convulsion

uphill /ʌpˈhɪl/ /ˈʌphɪl/ adj
mühselig
(by extension) difficult or laborious
ansteigend
going up a slope or a hill
hochgelegen
located up a slope or on a hill

uphill /ʌpˈhɪl/ /ˈʌphɪl/ adv
bergan bergauf
up a slope, towards higher ground

upholster /əˈpɒl.stə(ɹ)/ v
polstern
fit padding etc. to furniture

upholstered adj
gepolstert
covered with upholstery

upholsterer /ʌpˈhəʊlstəɹə/ n
Tapezierer Polsterer
a craftsman who upholsters furniture

upholstery /əˈpɐl.stɹi/ n
Polsterung
craft or business of upholstering furniture

upkeep n
Unterhalt Wartung
maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good repair

upland antshrike n
Hochland-Ameisenwürger
passerine bird

upland sandpiper n
Prärieläufer
Bartramia longicauda

upload /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ v
hochladen uploaden
to transfer data

uploader n
Hochlader Uploader
someone who uploads files

upon /əˈpɑn/ /əˈpɒn/ preposition
auf seit von
mit
at a prescribed point in time
auf
being above and in contact with another
being directly supported by another

upper /ˈʌpə/ /ˈʌpɚ/ adj
obere
oberer
at a higher level, rank or position
ober
situated on higher ground, further inland, or more northerly

upper /ˈʌpə/ /ˈʌpɚ/ n
Upper
stimulant

upper arm n
Hinterarm Oberarm
section of an arm

upper case n
Großbuchstaben Großschreibung Kapitalbuchstaben Majuskeln Versalbuchstaben Versalien
upper case / uppercase (as a collective noun) or upper case letters (in the plural)

upper class /ˌʌpəˈklɑːs/ /ˌʌpɚˈklæs/ n
Adelsschicht
aristocracy
Oberschicht
those people at the top of a social hierarchy

upper hand n
Oberhand Überhand
(idiomatic) advantage

upper house n
Oberhaus
part of a parliament

upper lip n
Oberlippe

upper reaches n
Oberlauf
the part of a river that is near where it begins

upper side n
Oberseite
uppermost side

uppercase adj
groß großgeschrieben
written in upper case

uppercut n
Uppercut Aufwärtshaken
in boxing

uppermost /ˈʌpəməʊst/ /ˈʌpɚˌmoʊst/ adj
höchst
at or nearest the top

uppity /ˈʌpəti/ adj
hochnäsig dreist
presumptuous, above oneself

upright /ˈʌpɹaɪt/ adj
hochkant
greater in height than breadth
aufrecht
of good morals
vertical; erect

upright piano n
Pianino
a keyboard musical instrument

uprising n
Aufstand Aufruhr
a popular revolt

uproar /ˈʌpɹɔː/ /ˈʌpɹɔːɹ/ n
Aufruhr
noisy excitement

uprootedness n
Entwurzeltsein Entwurzelung
quality of being uprooted

ups and downs n
Höhen und Tiefen
idiomatic

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ adj
aufgebracht
angry, distressed, unhappy

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ n
Überraschungssieg
sports: unexpected victory of a competitor

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ v
stürzen umstoßen umwerfen
disturb, disrupt, unfavorably alter
aufregen ärgern
make (a person) angry, distressed or unhappy
umwerfen auf den Kopf stellen kentern umdrehen umkehren umkippen
tip, overturn

upside /ˈʌpˌsaɪd/ n
Schokoladenseite Vorteil gute Seite positive Seite
a favourable aspect of something that also has an unfavourable aspect
Aufwärtsbewegung Aufwärtstrend Erholung Stärkung
an upward tendency, especially in a financial market etc
Oberseite
the highest or uppermost side or portion of something

upside down /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ adv
auf dem Kopf verkehrt herum verkehrt rum
inverted

upsilon /juːpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈjup.sɪˌlɑn/ n
Ypsilon
letter of the Greek alphabet

upstage v
die Schau stehlen in den Schatten stellen
to draw attention away from others

upstairs /ˌʌpˈstɛəz/ /ˌʌpˈstɛɹz/ adv
herauf nach oben oben treppauf
up the stairs; on a higher floor or level

upstart adj
Angeber
self-important and presumptuous

upstart n
Emporkömmling Neureicher Parvenü
newly rich or prominent

upstate n
nördliche Hälfte (des US-Bundesstaates) nördlicher Teil (des US-Bundesstaates)
northern section of a state

upstream adj
stromaufwärts
in a direction opposite to flow

upstream adv
flussaufwärts
against the flow

uptown n
Wohngebiet
the residential part of a city

upturn n
Aufwärtstrend
an upward turn or trend

upwards /ˈʌpwədz/ /ˈʌpwɚdz/ adv
aufwärts hoch nach oben
to a higher place

ur- /ɝ/ /ʊə/ prefix
ur-
forming words with the sense of 'primitive'

uracil n
Uracil
one of the bases of RNA

urad n
Linsenbohne Urdbohne
South Asian bean

uraeus /juˈɹi.əs/ /jʊˈɹiː.əs/ n
Uräusschlange
representation of the sacred asp

uraninite n
Uraninit Pechblende
form of uranium dioxide

uranium /jʊˈɹeɪniəm/ n
Uran
uranium (element)

urban /ˈɜːbən/ /ˈɝbən/ adj
städtisch urban Stadt
of the city; characteristic of city life

urban legend n
Großstadtlegende moderne Legende
apocryphal story

urban planning n
Stadtplanung
conscious design of towns and cities

urban renewal n
Stadtsanierung
redevelopment of urban areas

urbane /ɜːˈbeɪn/ adj
weltgewandt weltmännisch
courteous, polite, refined, suave, and sophisticated

urbanism n
Stadtleben
culture of people who live in cities
Urbanistik
study of cities

urbanite n
Städter
someone who lives in a city or similar urban area

urbanization n
Urbanisierung Verstädterung
growth of cities
change in region

urceolate /ˈɜː(ɹ)sɪəleɪt/ adj
krugförmig
urn-shaped

urchin /ˈɜːtʃɪ̈n/ /ˈɝtʃɪ̈n/ n
Lümmel Bengel Göre Lausbube Racker Schlingel
mischievous child

urea /jʊˈɹiːə/ n
Harnstoff
organic compound

ureter /jʊəˈɹiːtəɹ/ n
Harnleiter Ureter
narrow duct that carries urine from the kidneys

urethane n
Urethan
organic compound

urethra /jʊˈɹiːθɹə/ n
Harnröhre Urethra
anatomical tube

urge /ɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɝd͡ʒ/ n
Drang
a strong desire; an itch to do something

urge /ɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɝd͡ʒ/ v
antreiben drängen
anspornen
to press the mind or will of
drängen mahnen treiben
to press, push, drive
provozieren
to provoke

urgency n
Dringlichkeit
quality or condition of being urgent

urgent /ˈɚdʒənt/ /ˈɜːdʒənt/ adj
dringend dringlich eilig
requiring immediate attention

urheimat n
Urheimat
the original homeland

uric acid n
Harnsäure
bicyclic heterocyclic phenolic compound

urinal /juːˈɹaɪnəl/ /ˈjʉːəɹɪnəl/ /ˈjʊɹɪnəl/ n
Ente
a vessel specially used for urination
Pissoir Urinal Pinkelbecken
fixture for standing urination

urinary bladder n
Harnblase Blase
urinary bladder

urinary tract n
Harntrakt Harnwege
urinary tract

urinate /ˈjʊəɹɪneɪt/ /ˈjʊɹɪneɪt/ v
urinieren harnen pinkeln

urination n
Harnlassen Miktion Urinieren

urine /ˈjʉːəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊɹɪn/ n
Urin Harn

urn /ɜːn/ /ɝn/ n
Urne
a vessel for ashes or cremains of a deceased person
a vase with a footed base

uroflowmetry n
Uroflowmetrie

urologist n
Urologe Urologin
doctor of urology

urology n
Urologie
branch of medicine dealing with urinary tract and urogenital system

urstromtal n
Urstromtal
glacial valley

urtext n
Urtext
original edition; manuscript

urticaria /ˌɜɹ.tɪˈkeə.ɹi.ə/ n
Nesselsucht Urticaria
medical condition

us /əs/ /ʌs/ /ʌz/ pronoun
uns
objective case of "we"
colloquial: me

usability /ˌjuːzəˈbɪlɪti/ n
Gebrauchstauglichkeit
Benutzbarkeit Benutzerfreundlichkeit Brauchbarkeit Nutzbarkeit
degree to which an object or device is easy to use
Benutzerfreundlichkeit
easiness of use in computing

usable /ˈjuː.zə.bəl/ adj
benutzbar nutzbar
capable of being used

usage /ˈjuːsɪd͡ʒ/ n
Benutzung Nutzung
Brauch
habit or accepted practice
Anwendung Benutzung Verwendung
the manner or the amount of using; use
Gebrauch
the way words are spoken or written in a community

use /juz/ /juːs/ /juːz/ n
Gebrauch Benutzung Anwendung
act of using
Funktion Zweck
function
Nutzen
usefulness

use /juz/ /juːs/ /juːz/ v
benutzen verwenden gebrauchen
employ, apply
gewöhnlich tun zu tun pflegen
rare: to habitually do
verbrauchen
to exhaust the supply of, to consume

use case n
Anwendungsfall
system scenario

use-by date n
Verfallsdatum
The date by which it is advised that a perishable product be consumed

used /juːzd/ adj
gebraucht Second-Hand
that has or have previously been owned by someone else

used bookstore n
An­ti­qua­ri­at
store selling secondhand books

used to /juːs(t).tu/ /juːzd/ adj
gewöhnt
accustomed to

useful /ˈjuːsfəl/ adj
nützlich anwendbar
having a practical or beneficial use

useful idiot n
nützlicher Idiot nützliche Idiotin
political sense

usefulness n
Nützlichkeit
quality of being useful

useless /ˈjuːs.ləs/ adj
nutzlos unnütz sinnlos unnützlich wertlos
without use or possibility to be used

uselessness n
Sinnlosigkeit
quality of being useless

user /ˈjuzɚ/ /ˈjuːzə/ n
Drogenkonsument Benutzer
one who uses drugs
Benutzer Verbraucher
one who uses something, a consumer
Benutzer Benutzerin Anwender
person who uses a computer

user interface n
Benutzerschnittstelle Anwenderschnittstelle Bedieneroberfläche Bedienoberfläche Maske
the part of a software application that a user sees and interacts with

user-friendliness n
Benutzerfreundlichkeit
quality of being user-friendly

user-friendly adj
benutzerfreundlich
designed to be easy to use

username n
Benutzername
a person's identification on an individual computer system

ushanka n
Uschanka
a traditional Russian fur cap with earflaps

usher /ˈʌʃəɹ/ [ˈaʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ɚ] n
Gerichtsdiener
doorkeeper in a courtroom
Platzanweiser
person who escorts people to their seats

usher /ˈʌʃəɹ/ [ˈaʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ɚ] v
Gesellschaft leisten begleiten
to accompany or escort
anweisen führen zuweisen
to guide people to their seats
vorausgehen
to precede; to act as a forerunner or herald

usher in v
ankündigen einleiten
announce the arrival of

usual /ˈjuːʒʊəl/ adj
gewöhnlich üblich
most commonly occurring

usually /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/ /ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ adv
gewöhnlich
most of the time

usucapion n
Ersitzung
acquisition due to passage of time

usufruct /ˈjuzəˌfɹʌkt/ /ˈjuːz(j)ʊfɹʌkt/ n
Nießbrauch Nutznießung
legal right to use and derive profit or benefit from property that belongs to another person

usufruct /ˈjuzəˌfɹʌkt/ /ˈjuːz(j)ʊfɹʌkt/ v
nutznießen
to use and derive profit or benefit from property that belongs to another person

usufructuary /ˌjuːz(j)ʊˈfɹʌktʃʊˌəɹi/ adj
nutznießerisch
of or pertaining to a usufruct

usufructuary /ˌjuːz(j)ʊˈfɹʌktʃʊˌəɹi/ n
Nutznießer
a person who holds property, or the use of assets, by usufruct

usurer /ˈjuːʒəɹə/ /ˈjuːʒəɹəɹ/ n
Wucherer Kredithai Wucherin Zinswucherer
one who loans money at exorbitant interest rates

usuress /ˌjuːʒəˈɹɛs/ n
Wucherin
A female usurer

usurp /juˈsɜɹp/ v
usurpieren
seize power

usurper /juˈsɜɹpə(ɹ)/ n
Usurpator
one who usurps

usury /ˈjuːʒəɹi/ n
Wucher Wucherzins
exorbitant rate of interest in excess of any legal rates
Wucherei Zinswucher Wucher
practice of lending money at illegal or unfair rates

utensil /juˈtɛn.səl/ n
Utensil
Gerät
device for domestic use, in the kitchen, or in war
small implement specialized for certain types of processing

utilise v
verwenden einsetzen nutzen
to make use of; to use

utilitarianism n
Utilitarismus
the theory of the "greatest happiness for the greatest number of people"

utility /juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ adj
Nützlichkeit
state or condition of being useful

utility knife n
Teppichmesser
cutting tool

utility model n
Gebrauchsmuster
an intellectual property right

utility pole n
Freileitungsmast Strommast
tall cylinder

utility room n
Hauswirtschaftsraum Waschküche Waschraum
type of room

utmost /ˈʌt.moʊ̯st/ /ˈʌt.məʊ̯st/ adj
äußerst
Situated at the most distant limit
höchst äußerst
The most extreme, ultimate

utopia /juˈtoʊpi.ə/ /juːˈtəʊpɪə/ n
Utopie
world in perfect harmony

utopian /juˈtoʊpi.ən/ adj
utopisch
ideal but often impractical; visionary

utopianism n
Utopismus
the belief in a system for an ideal society

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ adj
völlig
absolute

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ v
ausstoßen
make a noise
use the voice
äußern ausstoßen
say

utterance /ˈʌtəɹəns/ n
Sprachvermögen Sprechfähigkeit
ability to speak
Äußerung
an act of uttering
Aussprache
manner of speaking

uvarovite n
Uwarowit
mineral

uvula /ˈjuːv.jə.lə/ /ˈjuːv.jʊ.lə/ n
Gaumenzäpfchen Uvula
appendage that hangs from the palate

uxoricide /ʌkˈsɔː.ɹɪˌsaɪd/ n
Gattinnenmörder Gattinnenmord
a man who kills his wife
Gattinnenmord
the killing of one's wife

v.s. phraseologicalUnit
s. o.
vide supra

vacancy /ˈveɪkənsi/ n
freies Zimmer
available room
freier Platz
empty space
Vakanz freie Stelle
unoccupied position

vacant /ˈveɪkənt/ adj
frei vakant
not occupied
ausdruckslos leer nichtssagend
showing no intelligence or interest

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Ferien Urlaub
holiday, period of leisure time
Ferien
official holiday period
Annullierung
the act of making legally void
Preisgabe
the act of vacating something; moving out of something

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ v
Ferien machen Urlaub machen
to spend or take a vacation

vaccinate /ˈvæksɪneɪt/ v
impfen
treat with a vaccine

vaccination /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
Impfung
inoculation with a vaccine

vaccine /vækˈsiːn/ n
Impfstoff Vakzine
substance meant to stimulate production of antibodies

vacillate /ˈvæ.sə.leɪt/ v
schwanken
to sway unsteadily from one side to the other
to swing from one course of action or opinion to another

vacillation n
Unentschlossenheit Unschlüssigkeit Zögerlichkeit
Indecision in speech or action

vacillatory adj
wankelmütig

vacuate v
ausleeren
to empty

vacuole /ˈvækjʊˌəʊl/ n
Vakuole
large membrane-bound vesicle

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuːm/ n
Vakuum
region of space that contains no matter

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuːm/ v
staubsaugen
intransitive: to use a vacuum cleaner
transitive: to clean with a vacuum cleaner

vacuum cleaner n
Staubsauger
machine for cleaning

vacuum gauge n
Vakuummeter
vacuum gauge

vacuum tube n
Elektronenröhre
electrical device

vade mecum n
Vademecum
referential book

vagabond /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/ n
Landstreicher Landstreicherin
a bum, a hobo, a tramp, a homeless person
a person on a trip of indeterminate destination and/or length of time

vagabond /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/ v
vagabundieren
to roam as a vagabond

vagina /vəˈdʒaɪnə/ n
Vagina Scheide
anatomical sense

vaginal /vəˈdʒaɪnəl/ /ˈvædʒɪnəl/ adj
vaginal
of the vagina

vaginal flatulence n
Futschas Mösenfurz Scheidenfurz Scheidenwind
emission or expulsion of air from the vagina

vaginal sex n
Vaginalverkehr
vaginal sex

vaginismus /vadʒɪˈnɪzməs/ n
Scheidenkrampf Vaginismus
muscular contraction

vaginitis n
Scheidenentzündung Vaginitis
inflammation of the vagina

vagrancy /ˈveɪɡɹənsɪ/ n
Landstreicherei
being a vagrant

vagrant /ˈveɪ.ɡɹənt/ n
Ausnahmegast Irrgast
ornithology: bird outside of its range
Gammler Gammlerin Landstreicher Landstreicherin Nichtsesshafte Nichtsesshafter
person without a home or job
Landstreicher Landstreicherin
wanderer

vague /veɪɡ/ /væɡ/ adj
unbestimmt
vage undeutlich verschwommen ungenau nebelhaft schwach
not clearly expressed

vagueness n
Unklarheit Vagheit Verschwommenheit
condition of being unclear

vagus nerve n
Nervus vagus Vagus Vagusnerv
cranial nerve

vain /veɪn/ adj
eitel
overly proud of one's appearance
unnützlich
pointless, futile

vainglorious /ˌveɪnˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/ adj
aufgeblasen dünkelhaft hochmütig prahlerisch
with excessive vanity or unwarranted pride

vainglory n
Prahlerei Ruhmsucht
boastful, unwarranted pride
Eitelkeit
excessive vanity
Prahlerei
vain, ostentatious display

vair /vɛə/ n
Feh
heraldic fur

vale /veɪl/ /ˈvɑːleɪ/ n
Tal
valley

vale of tears n
Jammertal Tal der Tränen
a symbolic valley of tears

valediction /ˌvæl.əˈdɪk.ʃən/ n
Abschiedsrede
speech

valedictorian /vælədɪkˈtɔɹɪən/ n
Abschiedsredner
farewell speech giver
Jahrgangsbester Jahrgangsprimus
no 1 student

valence /ˈveɪləns/ /ˈvæləns/ n
Valenz Wertigkeit
chemistry: combining capacity

valence electron n
Valenzelektron
electron in the outermost shell of an atom

valenki n
Filzstiefel Walenki
winter felt boots

valentine /ˈvaləntaɪn/ /ˈvæləntaɪn/ n
Valentinsgruß
An expression of affection, especially romantic

valerian /vəˈlɪəɹɪən/ n
Baldrian Katzenbaldrian
Valeriana officinalis
Baldrianwurzel
valerian root

valet /ˈvæleɪ/ n
Begleiterin Begleitung Escort Gesellschaftsdame
a female chaperone who accompanies a man
Hoteldiener
a hotel employee performing such duties for guests
Diener Dienstbote Hausdiener Kammerdiener Leibdiener Putzer
a man's personal male attendant
Wärter
a person employed to clean or park cars
stummer Diener
a wooden stand on which to hold clothes and accessories in preparation for dressing

valetudinarian /ˌvæ.ləˌtuː.dəˈnɛ.ɹi.ən/ adj
gebrechlich kränklich kraftlos kränkelnd schwach siechend
of infirm health; sickly

valetudinarianism n
Kränklichkeit

valiance n
Beherztheit Bravour Edelmut Heldenmut Heldentum Kühnheit
quality of being valiant

valiant /ˈvæljənt/ adj
mutig beherzt tapfer wacker heldenhaft heroisch
showing courage or determination

valid adj
gültig
acceptable, proper or correct

validate v
validieren
check the validity of

validation /ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
Bestätigung Gültigkeitserklärung
the act of validating something

validator n
Prüfer Prüferin Validierer Validiererin
one who validates
Entwerter
something that validates

valinch n
Stechheber
a tube for drawing liquors from a cask by the bunghole

valine n
Valin
essential amino acid C₅H11NO₂

valkyrie /ˈvælˌkɪ.ɹi/ n
Walküre
any of the female attendants, or handmaidens of Odin

valley /ˈvæli/ n
Tal Senke
elongated depression between hills or mountains

valley of the shadow of death n
das finstere Tal
biblical phrase

valour /ˈvælə(ɹ)/ n
Heldenmut Mannhaftigkeit Tapferkeit
strength of mind in regard to danger

valuable /ˈvæljuəbl̩/ adj
wertvoll
having a great value

valuable /ˈvæljuəbl̩/ n
Wertgegenstand Wertsache
personal possession of relatively great monetary value

value /ˈvælju/ /ˈvæljuː/ n
Wert Wichtigkeit
degree of importance given to something
Werte Wert
ideal accepted by some individual or group
Wert
quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable
amount (of money, goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else
numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
Tonwert
relative darkness or lightness of a color
Wert Notenwert
relative duration of a musical note

value /ˈvælju/ /ˈvæljuː/ v
schätzen
to estimate the value of
to regard highly

value added tax n
Mehrwertsteuer
tax levied on added value of an exchange

value judgment n
Werturteil
judgment

valve /ˈvælv/ n
Ventil
device in an internal combustion engine
Ventil Armatur Hahn Schieber Wasserhahn
device that controls flow of gas or fluid
Klappe
in anatomy

valveless adj
ventillos
having no valves

vamp /væmp/ n
Vamp
seductive woman

vampire /ˈvæm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
Vampir Vampirfledermaus
bat
Vampir Blutsauger Vampirin Vampyr
mythological creature

vampire bat n
Vampirfledermaus
bat of the subfamily Desmodontinae

vampiress n
Vampirin
female vampire

van /væn/ n
Lieferwagen Transporter
a covered vehicle

van der Waals gas n
van der Waals-Gas
gas following the van der Waals equation

vanadinite n
Vanadinit
mineral

vanadium /vəˈneɪdi.əm/ n
Vanadium Vanadin
chemical element

vanadium group n
Vanadiumgruppe
Group 5 of the periodic table

vandal /ˈvændəl/ n
Vandale
person who destroys or damages property

vandalise v
vandalisieren
to needlessly destroy

vandalism /ˈvændəlɪzm̩/ n
Vandalismus
needless damage or destruction of property

vanguard /ˈvanˌɡɑːd/ /ˈvænˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈvɛnˌɡɐːd/ n
Spitze Avantgarde
forefront of any group or movement
Vorhut
leading units of an army

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ n
Vanille
flavor
fruit
natural extract
orchid

vanilla bean n
Vanilleschote
the seedpod of any plant in the Vanilla genus

vanillin n
Vanillin
primary constituent of vanilla

vanish /ˈvænɪʃ/ v
verschwinden sich verflüchtigen vergehen
become invisible or to move out of view unnoticed
verschwinden
mathematics: to become equal to zero

vanishing point n
Fluchtpunkt
point in perspective drawing

vanishingly adv
verschwindend
very small, very rare

vanity /ˈvæ.nɪ.ti/ n
Leere
emptiness
Eitelkeit
excessive pride
Vergänglichkeit
that which is vain

vanquish /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/ v
besiegen
to defeat, to overcome

vantage /ˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈvɑːntɪd͡ʒ/ n
Vorteil
advantage
Aussichtspunkt
place or position affording a good view; a vantage point

vantage point /ˈvæntɪd͡ʒ ˌpɔɪ̯nt/ /ˈvɑːntɪd͡ʒ ˌpɔɪ̯nt/ n
Aussichtspunkt
place or position affording a good view

vape /veɪp/ v
dampfen vapen
to inhale the vapor produced by a non-combustible cigarette

vapid /ˈvæp.ɪd/ adj
geistlos flach kraftlos nichtssagend
lifeless, dull, or banal
fad flach schal
tasteless, bland, or insipid

vapor /ˈveɪpə/ n
Dampf
the gaseous state of a substance that is normally a solid or liquid

vapor /ˈveɪpə/ v
prahlen
intransitive: to use insubstantial language; to boast or bluster

vapor pressure n
Dampfdruck
pressure that a vapor exerts

vaporize v
verdampfen
turn into vapour

vaquita n
Golftümmler Kalifornischer Schweinswal Vaquita
Phocoena sinus

vardapet /ˈvɑɹdəpɛt/ /ˈvɑːdəpɛt/ n
Wardapet
archimandrite in the Armenian Apostolic Church

varenye n
Warenje
kind of sweet fruit preserve

varenyky /vəˈɹɛniːkiː/ n
Wareniki
a kind of dumplings

varia lectio /ˈvɛəɹɪəˈlɛktɪəʊ/ n
andere Lesart unterschiedliche Lesung verschiedene Lesart
any one of the readings of a passage in a text which differ from source to source

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛəɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ adj
variabel
able to vary
mathematics: having no fixed quantitative value
likely to vary

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛəɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ n
Variable variabel
computing: a named mutable piece of storage
something that is variable
something whose value may be dictated or discovered
Variable Parameter
mathematics: a quantity that may assume any one of a set of values
Variable Platzhalter Symbol Variablensymbol
mathematics: a symbol representing a variable

variable antshrike n
Südlicher Tropfenameisenwürger
Thamnophilus caerulescens

variadic /vɛəɹiˈædɪk/ /vɛɹiˈædɪk/ adj
variadisch
taking a variable number of arguments

variance /ˈvæɹi.ənts/ /ˈvɛɹi.ənts/ /ˈvɛːɹi.əns/ n
Varianz
second central moment in probability (statistics)

variant /ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/ n
Variante
something slightly different

variant reading n
Lesart
any of the observed differences when comparing different versions of a single text

variation /ˌvɛəɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ n
Variante
(board games) a line of play that differs from the original
Variation
a musical technique based on an altered repetition of a theme
Veränderung
the act or state of varying

varicose /ˈvɛɹ.ə.koʊs/ adj
varikös
abnormally swollen

varicose vein n
Krampfader Varix
abnormally swollen or dilated vein
Krampfadern
medical condition

varied tit n
Buntmeise
Sittiparus varius

variegated /ˈveəɹɪəˌɡeɪtɪd/ adj
bunt
streaked or spotted with a variety of colours

variegated horsetail n
Bunter Schachtelhalm
plant

variety /vəˈɹaɪ.ɪ.ti/ n
Varietät Sprachform Sprachvarietät
linguistics: term used for a specific form of a language
Vielfältigkeit
state of constant change
Sorte
variation of something

variety is the spice of life proverb
Abwechslung versüßt das Leben
variety is what makes life interesting

variety show n
Varietee Varieté
theatrical entertainment

various /ˈvɛəɹi.əs/ /ˈvɛɹi.əs/ adj
verschiedene
an eclectic range of

varistor /vɛəˈɹɪstə(ɹ)/ n
Varistor
electronic component with variable resistance

varix n
Krampfader
varicose vein

varmint n
Gewürm
pestering animal

varnish /ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/ n
Firnis Lack
Firnis
anything resembling such a paint
Lack Firnis
transparent paint

varnish /ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/ v
lackieren firnissen
to apply varnish

vary /ˈvɛəɹi/ v
variieren sich ändern
verändern
not to remain constant
variieren
to change something with time or a similar parameter

vas deferens n
Samenleiter
vas deferens

vascular adj
vaskulär vaskular
of, pertaining to or containing vessels

vasculitis n
Gefäßentzündung Vasculitis
group of diseases featuring inflammation of the wall of blood vessels

vase /veɪs/ /vɐːz/ /vɑːz/ n
Vase
container used mainly for displaying flowers

vasectomy /vəˈsɛktəmi/ n
Vasektomie
male sterilization

vaseline n
Vaseline
petroleum jelly

vassal /ˈvæsəl/ n
Vasall Lehnsmann Gefolgsleute Gefolgsmann Höriger Klient
grantee of a fief
Vasall Büttel Dienstmann Entourage Gefolgsmann Handlanger
servant

vast /væst/ /vɑːst/ adj
weit beträchtlich
very large or wide (literally or figuratively)

vastly adv
erheblich ungeheuer
greatly, in a vast manner

vat /væt/ n
Bottich Wanne Schaff Trog
a large tub, such as is used for making wine or for tanning

vatrushka n
Watruschka
a small, round cottage cheese-filled pastry

vaudeville /ˈvɔd.vɪl/ /ˈvɔː.də.vɪl/ n
Vaudeville
a style of multi-act theatrical entertainment

vault /vɑlt/ /vɒlt/ n
Gewölbe Gewölbebogen Kreuzgewölbe Tonnengewölbe
arched masonry structure
Schließfach
computing: encrypted digital archive
Kuppel Gewölbe
figuratively: anything resembling a vault
Bock Pferd Sprungpferd Sprungtisch
gymnastics: apparatus
Sprung
gymnastics: movement
Stahlkammer Tresor Tresorraum
secure area for valuables
Katakombe
underground burial chamber
Gewölbekeller Kasematte Keller Kellerraum
underground storeroom

vaulting table n
Sprungtisch
apparatus

veal /viːl/ n
Kalbfleisch
flesh of a calf

veche n
Wetsche
a popular assembly in medieval Slavic countries

vector /ˈvɛktə/ /ˈvɛktɚ/ n
Vektor
directed quantity
carrier of a disease-causing agent
aviation: chosen course or direction for motion

vector algebra n
Vektoralgebra
branch of mathematics

vector field n
Vektorfeld
construction

vector function n
vektorielle Funktion
Any function whose range is n-dimensional

vector graphics n
Vektorgrafik
geometrical primitives based upon mathematical equations to represent images

vector space n
Vektorraum
mathematics

vectorial adj
vektoriell
of or pertaining to a vector

vee /viː/ n
Vau
name of the letter V, v

veer /vɪ(ə)ɹ/ /vɪə/ v
rechtdrehen
of wind: to shift in a clockwise direction
ausscheren
to change direction or course suddenly

vegan /ˈviːɡən/ adj
vegan Veganer
relating to vegans or veganism

vegan /ˈviːɡən/ n
Veganer Veganerin
supporter of veganism

veganism n
Veganismus
Eating neither meat nor other animal products

vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒtəbəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒətəbəl/ adj
pflanzlich
of or relating to plants
Gemüse Pflanzen
of or relating to vegetables

vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒtəbəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒətəbəl/ n
Dahinvegetierende Gemüse
a person whose brain has been damaged
Gemüse
a plant raised for some edible part of it
edible part of such a plant
Gewächs
any plant

vegetable garden n
Gemüsegarten Nutzgarten Obstgarten
vegetable garden

vegetable lamb /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlam/ /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlæm/ n
Baumlamm Pflanzliches Lamm Skythisches Lamm
legendary plant believed to grow sheep from its branches

vegetable oil n
Pflanzenöl
oil produced from plants

vegetable soup n
Gemüsesuppe
soup made from mixed vegetables

vegetarian /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ən/ adj
vegetarisch pflanzlich
of a product normally made with meat, having non-meat substitutes in place of meat
vegetarisch
relating to the type of diet eaten by vegetarians
of a person, that does not eat meat

vegetarian /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ən/ n
Vegetarier Vegetarierin
person who does not eat any animal flesh
Pflanzenfresser
plant-eating animal

vegetarianism /vɛdʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ənɪzəm/ /vɛdʒɪˈtɛɹi.ənɪzəm/ n
Vegetarismus
practice of following a vegetarian diet

vegetate v
vegetieren
To live or spend a period of time in a dull, inactive, unchallenging way

vegetation /ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/ n
Vegetation
plants

vegetationless adj
vegetationslos

veggie /ˈvɛdʒi/ n
Veggie
vegetarian

veggie burger /ˈvɛdʒijˈbɹ̩ɡɹ̩/ n
Bratling
burger

vehemence /ˈviːəmən(t)s/ n
Heftigkeit Vehemenz
A wild or turbulent ferocity or fury
An intense concentration, force or power
Eagerness, fervor, excessive strong feeling

vehement /ˈviː.ə.mənt/ adj
heftig vehement
showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense

vehicle /vɪː(ə).kəl/ /ˈvi.ə.kəl/ /ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/ n
Bindemittel Filmbildner
binding and drying agent
Fahrzeug Vehikel Gefährt Verkehrsmittel Fuhrwerk Wagen
conveyance
Mittel Vehikel
entity to achieve an end
Aufhänger Instrument Medium Mittel Transportmittel Vehikel
medium
Träger Trägersubstanz
pharmaceuticals: main excipient

vehicle identification number n
Fahrzeug-Identifizierungsnummer
VIN

veil /veɪl/ n
Schleier
covering for a person or thing
Vorhang
something to hide an object

veil /veɪl/ v
verhüllen
conceal with a veil
verhüllen verschleiern
dress in or decorate with a veil

vein /veɪn/ n
Vene Ader Geäder
blood vessel transporting blood towards the heart
Ader Goldader
stripe or streak in stone or other material

velar /ˈviːlə/ /ˈviːlɚ/ n
Gaumensegellaut Velar
a sound articulated at the soft palate

velarization n
Velarisierung
act or process of velarizing

velarize /ˈviːləɹaɪz/ v
velarisieren
to raise the back of the tongue toward the velum while articulating another consonant

veld /vɛlt/ n
Veld
pasture land

velleity /vɛˈliːɪti/ n
Anwandlung Laune Velleität
lowest degree of desire

vellicate v
erregen reizen
touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements

vellum /ˈvɛləm/ n
Velin Pergement
writing paper of very high quality

velocipede /vɪˈlɒs.ɪ.piːd/ n
Veloziped
Early two-wheeled conveyance

velocity /vəˈlɑsəti/ /vəˈlɒsəti/ n
Geschwindigkeit
vector quantity
rapidity of motion

velodrome /ˈvɛl.ə.dɹəʊm/ n
Velodrom Radrennbahn
arena for bicycle racing

velour n
Velours
a knit fabric similar to velvet, but usually somewhat coarser

velvet /ˈvɛlvət/ /ˈvɛlvɪt/ n
Samt
fabric

velvet scoter n
Samtente
Melanitta fusca

velvet spider n
Röhrenspinne
spider of the family Eresidae

velveteen /ˈvɛlvətiːn/ n
Baumwollsamt Nickistoff
cotton fabric with a short pile

velvety /ˈvɛlvəti/ adj
samtig samtartig samtweich
like velvet

venal /ˈviːnəl/ adj
käuflich
willing to take bribes

venality /vɪˈnælɪti/ n
Käuflichkeit
being for sale

venation n
Geäder
state of having veins, or pattern of veins

vend n
Verkauf
sale

vend v
verkaufen
sell

vendace n
Kleine Maräne Kaisermaräne Zwergmaräne
Coregonus albula

vendetta /vɛnˈdɛtə/ n
Vendetta Blutfehde
bitter, destructive feud in which each injury is revenged

vendible /ˈvɛndɪb(ə)l/ adj
feil
salable

vending machine n
Verkaufsautomat Automat
machine that dispenses merchandise

vendor n
Verkäufer Verkäuferin Lieferant Lieferantin Lieferer Lieferin
a person or a company that vends or sells
Automat Briefmarkenautomat Fahrscheinautomat Getränkeautomat Kaffeeautomat Münzautomat
vending machine

veneer /vəˈniə(ɹ)/ [vɨˈniə̆ɹ] n
Fassade
covering or disguising appearance
Furnier
thin covering of fine wood

veneer /vəˈniə(ɹ)/ [vɨˈniə̆ɹ] v
furnieren
to apply veneer

venerable /ˈvɛnəɹəbl/ adj
anachronistisch archaisch veraltet
ancient, antiquated or archaic
respektabel ehrwürdig geschätzt
commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position
gütig
radiating goodness and benevolence
geheiligt
sacred by association
verehrenswert verehrungswürdig
worthy of reverence

venereal /vəˈnɪ.ɹi.əl/ /vəˈnɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ adj
venerisch
of a disease: sexually transmitted

venereal disease n
Geschlechtskrankheit
contagious disease spread through sexual intercourse

venereology n
Venerologie
branch of medicine

venerid n
Venusmuschel
clam of the family Veneridae

vengeance /ˈvɛnˌdʒəns/ n
Rache Vergeltung
revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong

vengeful /ˈvenʒ.fəl/ adj
rachsüchtig
wanting vengeance

venial /ˈviːni.əl/ adj
lässlich läßlich
pardonable; able to be forgiven

venial sin n
lässliche Sünde läßliche Sünde
sin that is not a mortal sin

veniality n
Entschuldbarkeit Lässlichkeit Läßlichkeit
quality of being venial
Lässlichkeit Läßlichkeit
venial action

venialness n
Entschuldbarkeit Lässlichkeit Läßlichkeit
quality of being venial

venison n
Rehfleisch Wildbret Wildfleisch
the meat of a deer

venom /ˈvɛnəm/ n
Gift
poison carried by animal

venomous /ˈvɛnəməs/ adj
giftig
pertaining to or denoting an animal capable of producing a poisonous chemical
pertaining to or containing venom

venous /ˈviː.nəs/ adj
venös
of or pertaining to veins

vent /vɛnt/ n
Luftloch Öffnung
an opening through which gases, especially air, can pass
Ausbruchkanal
the opening of a volcano from which lava flows

vent /vɛnt/ v
entlüften
to allow gases to escape
to allow to escape through a vent
ablassen ausdrücken äußern
to express a strong emotion

ventilate v
beatmen
(medicine) To provide manual or mechanical breathing to a patient
belüften ventilieren
To circulate air through a building, etc.
belüften lüften
To expose something to the circulation of fresh air
lüften
To replace stale or noxious air with fresh

ventilation n
Lüftung
mechanical system used to circulate and replace air
replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh

ventilator n
Lüfter
device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or noxious air

ventral /ˈvɛntɹəl/ adj
ventral Bauch...
related to the abdomen or stomach

ventricle /ˈvɛntɹɪkəl/ n
Herzkammer
one of two lower chambers of the heart

ventriloquism n
Bauchrednerei Bauchreden Ventriloquismus Bauchredekunst
art of projecting one's voice so that it appears to come from another source

ventriloquist /vɛnˈtɹɪl.ə.kwɪst/ n
Bauchredner Ventriloquist Bauchrednerin Ventriloquistin
a person who practices ventriloquism

ventriloquistic adj
bauchrednerisch
ventriloquistic

venture /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/ /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/ n
Wagnis
A risky or daring undertaking or journey

venue /ˈvɛnjuː/ n
Stätte Austragungsort Schauplatz Örtlichkeit
place, especially the one where a given event is to happen

veracity n
Aufrichtigkeit
(of a person) the quality of speaking or stating the truth; truthfulness

veranda /vəˈɹæn.də/ n
Veranda
roofed open gallery

verb /vɜːb/ /vɝb/ n
Verb Zeitwort Verbum Tätigkeitswort Aussagewort Tunwort
(grammar) a word that indicates an action, event, or a state

verb phrase n
Verbalphrase
Phrase that functions syntactically as a verb

verbal /ˈvɜː.bəl/ /ˈvɝ.bəl/ adj
verbal zeitwörtlich
derived from, or having the nature of a verb
verbal wörtlich
of, or relating to words
verbal mündlich
spoken and not written; oral

verbal diarrhea n
Sprechdurchfall
logorrhea

verbal noun n
Verbalnomen Verbalsubstantiv
grammar: noun that is morphologically related to a verb and has similar meaning

verbalization n
Verbalisierung
An instance of verbalizing

verbalize v
verbalisieren
to express

verbatim /vɚˈbeɪ.tɪm/ /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ adv
wortgetreu wortwörtlich Wort für Wort
word for word

verbena /vɝˈbinə/ n
Eisenkraut Verbene
a genus of herbaceous plants

verbose /vɜːˈbəʊs/ /vɝːˈbəʊs/ adj
wortreich ausführlich langatmig
abounding in words
ausführlich wortreich
computing: detailed output for diagnostic purposes

verbosity /vəˈbɒsəti/ /vɚˈbɑsəti/ n
Verbosität
the excess use of words; long-windedness

verdant /ˈvɝ.dənt/ adj
grünend üppig
abundant in verdure
frisch
fresh
grün
green
unerfahren grün hinter den Ohren unreif
inexperienced

verdict /ˈvɝ.dɪkt/ n
Gerichtsurteil
decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest
Urteil
opinion or judgement

verdigris /ˈvɝ.də.ɡɹis/ n
Grünspan
blue-green patina on copper and copper alloys

verge /vɜːd͡ʒ/ /vɝd͡ʒ/ n
Rand
edge or border
extreme limit

verge on v
grenzen an
To approach or come close to something; to border or be on the edge of something

verifiable /vɛɹ.ɪˈfaɪ.ə.bəl/ adj
verifizierbar
able to be verified or confirmed

verification n
Verifizierung
the act of verifying
Verifikation
the state of being verified

verify v
überprüfen verifizieren
to confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something
verifizieren belegen beweisen
to substantiate or prove the truth of something

verily /ˈvɛɹ.əl.i/ adv
gewiss natürlich sicher
confidently, certainly
wahrlich
truly, doubtlessly

verisimilitude /vɛɹɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/ n
Wahrheitsnähe Wahrheitsähnlichkeit
Wahrhaftigkeit Wahrheitsnähe
property of seeming true

verjuice /ˈvɝdʒuːs/ n
Agrest Verjus
very acidic juice

verlan /vɛə(ɹ)ˈlɑːn/ n
Verlan
type of backslang used in French

vermicelli n
Vermicelli Nudeln
long, slender pasta

vermiculite n
Vermiculit
mineral

vermiform appendix n
Wurmfortsatz
blind tube projecting from the caecum

vermilion /vɜː(ɹ)ˈmɪl.jən/ n
Zinnober
pigment

vermilion flycatcher n
Rubintyrann
small and bright red passerine bird, Pyrocephalus rubinus

vermin /ˈvɜːmɪn/ /ˈvɝmɪn/ n
Gesindel Pack
An obnoxious, or mean and offensive person
Ungeziefer Gewürm Schädlinge
Any one of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance

vermouth /vəˈmuːθ/ /vɚˈmuθ/ n
Wermut
wine infused with herbs

vernacular /vəˈnækjələ/ /vɚˈnækjəlɚ/ n
Volkssprache
(Christianity) indigenous language of a people
Vernakularsprache Vernakulärsprache Umgangssprache Volksmund
everyday speech
Dialekt Idiom
language unique to a particular group of people
Amtssprache
national language

vernal /ˈvɜːnəl/ adj
Frühling frühlingshaft
pertaining to spring

vernal equinox n
Frühjahrs-Tagundnachtgleiche Frühjahrs-Äquinoktium Frühlings-Tagundnachtgleiche Frühlings-Äquinoktium Tagundnachtgleiche im Frühjahr
the moment
Frühlingspunkt Widderpunkt
the point

vernalization n
Jarowisation Jarowisierung Vernalisation Vernalisierung
certain treatment of seeds or bulbs

vernalize v
jarowisieren vernalisieren
to subject to vernalization

vernier caliper n
Messschieber Schiebelehre Schublehre
measuring instrument

vernissage /vɛːnɪˈsɑːʒ/ n
Vernissage
private viewing of an exhibition before it opens to the public

versatile /ˈvɜːsətaɪl/ /ˈvɝsətl̩/ adj
versatil
biology: capable of moving freely in all directions
gewandt bewandt beweglich
capable of doing many things competently
wandlungsfähig wendig
changeable or inconstant
vielseitig
having varied uses or many functions

versatility /ˌvəɹsəˈtɪlɪti/ n
Einsatzvielfalt Flexibilität Gewandtheit Vielseitigkeit vielseitige Anwendbarkeit
the property of being versatile or having many different abilities; flexibility

verse /ˈvɜːs/ /ˈvɝs/ n
Vers Strophe
one of several similar units of a song, consisting of several lines, generally rhymed
Vers
poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme
a small section of the Bible

versed adj
bekannt erfahren geschickt geübt kundig sachkundig
knowledgeable or skilled

versed sine n
Sinus versus Versinus
function 1 − cos

versify v
versifizieren
intransitive: to turn prose into poetry; rewrite in verse form

version /ˈvɜːʒən/ /ˈvɝʒən/ n
Version
a specific form or variation of something
computing
an account or description from a particular point of view

version /ˈvɜːʒən/ /ˈvɝʒən/ v
versionieren
to keep track of in a versioning system

versioning n
Versionierung
distinguishing items based on version

verst /vəːst/ /vɚst/ n
Werst
unit of length

versus /ˈvɜːsəs/ /ˈvɝsəs/ preposition
gegenüber siehe auch vergleiche vgl.
compared with
gegen contra im Gegensatz zu
in opposition to

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ adj
grün
of green colour

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ n
Grün
colour

vertebra /ˈvɜːtɪbɹə/ n
Wirbel Wirbelknochen
any of the small bones which make up the backbone

vertebral adj
vertebral
of or relating to a vertebra or the spine

vertebral column n
Wirbelsäule Rückgrat
vertebral column

vertebrate /ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ n
Wirbeltier
an animal having a backbone

vertex /vɜːteks/ n
Scheitel
anatomy: highest surface on skull
Scheitelpunkt
computer graphics: point in 3D space
Ecke Knoten
element of a graph
Eckpunkt Scheitelpunkt
geometry: corner of a polygon or polyhedron

vertical /ˈvɜːtɪkəl/ /ˈvɝtɪkəl/ adj
senkrecht vertikal
being perpendicular to horizontal

vertical stabilizer n
Seitenleitwerk
aviation: the fin on the tail of an aircraft

vertically /ˈvɜːtɪkli/ adv
senkrecht vertikal
in a vertical direction or position

vertiginous /vɜː(ɹ)ˈtɪd͡ʒɪnəs/ adj
schwindelerregend schwindelnd vertiginös

vertigo /ˈvɜːtɪɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝtɪɡoʊ/ n
Schwindel
sensation of whirling and loss of balance

verve n
Begeisterung Enthusiasmus Schwung Verve
excitement of imagination

very /ˈvɛɹi/ adj
derselbe
the same; identical

very /ˈvɛɹi/ adv
sehr ganz wahrlich
to a high degree
wahrlich
true, truly

very high frequency n
Ultrakurzwellenbereich
frequency area from 30 MHz through 300 MHz

very much adv
schön sehr
extremely

very well interjection
na gut
interjection

vesicle /ˈvɛsɪkəl/ n
Blase
anatomy: small sac or cyst
geology: small cavity
small bladderlike cell or cavity

vespiary n
Wespennest
a wasps' nest

vessel /ˈvɛs.əl/ n
Gefäß Behälter Behältnis
container
Schiff Wasserfahrzeug Boot
craft
Gefäß
tube or canal that carries fluid in an animal or plant

vest n
Weste
verleihen übergeben
confer/give property or power
Weste Gilet
garment worn over a shirt
Unterhemd
garment worn under a shirt

vested interest n
ersessenes Recht erworbenes Recht
a right that can be conveyed
gesteigertes Interesse
an exceptionally strong interest in protecting whatever is to one's own advantage

vestibular adj
vestibular
re: anatomy

vestibule /ˈvɛst.ɪˌbjuːl/ /ˈvɛstəbjul/ n
Vestibül Flur
a passage, hall or room
Vestibulum Vorhof
body cavity

vestige /ˈvɛstɪdʒ/ n
Überbleibsel Überrest
faint mark or visible sign left by something which is lost
Spur
mark of the foot left on the earth; a track or footstep; a trace; a sign

vestigial /vɛˈstɪdʒɪəl/ adj
rudimentär spurenhaft
pertaining to a vestige

vestment n
Ornat
robe worn by members of the clergy

vet /vɛt/ n
Veteran
short form of veteran

vet /vɛt/ v
überprüfen
check or investigate particularly

vetch /vɛtʃ/ n
Wicke
plant of the genus Vicia

veteran /ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ [ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən] n
Veteran
old soldier
person with long experience

veterinarian /ˌvɛt(ə)ɹəˈnɛɹi.ən/ n
Tierarzt Veterinär Tierärztin Veterinärin Pferdedoktor Pferdedoktorin
doctor who treats animals

veterinary medicine n
Veterinärmedizin Tierheilkunde Tiermedizin
branch of medicine that deals with animals

vetiver /ˈvɛtɪvə/ n
Vetiver
aromatic root

veto /ˈviːtoʊ/ /ˈviːtəʊ/ [ˈviːtʰoʊ] [ˈviːɾoʊ] n
Veto
invocation of that right
Veto Einspruch
political right

vetting n
Untersuchung Überprüfung
checking or investigation

vex /vɛks/ v
beleidigen
ärgern
to annoy
quälen beunruhigen
to distress; to cause mental suffering

vexation n
Belästigung Beunruhigung Irritation Plage Störung Ärger
act of annoying, vexing or irritating
Verdruss Ärger Beunruhigung Irritation Qual
state of being vexed or irritated

vexed /ˈvɛkst/ adj
umstritten
much debated, discussed or disputed

vexillologic adj
vexillologisch
Of or pertaining to vexillology

vexillologist /vɛksɪˈlɒlədʒɪst/ n
Vexillologe Vexillologin
one who studies flags

vexillology /ˌvɛksəˈlɑːlədʒi/ /ˌvɛksɪˈlɒlədʒi/ n
Vexillologie Fahnenkunde Flaggenkunde
study of flags

via /ˈvaɪə/ preposition
via über durch mittels per vermittels
by (means of); using (a medium)
via über durch
by way of

via ferrata /ˌviːə fəˈɹɑːtə/ n
Klettersteig
protected climbing route

viability /ˌvaɪəˈbɪlɪti/ n
Entwicklungsfähigkeit Gangbarkeit Lebensfähigkeit Überlebensfähigkeit
property of being viable

viable /ˈvaɪəbəl/ adj
entwicklungsfähig lebensfähig überlebensfähig
(biology) able to live and develop
lebensfähig
able to live on its own
machbar
possible

viaduct /ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt/ n
Viadukt
bridge with several spans that carries road or rail traffic over a valley

vial /ˈvaɪəl/ n
Phiole
a phial

vibrant /ˈvaɪbɹənt/ adj
lebhaft kräftig lebendig lebenssprühend
lively and vigorous
dynamisch pulsierend
pulsing with energy or activity
schwingend strahlend vibrierend
vibrating, resonant or resounding

vibraphone /ˈvɑɪ.bɹə.ˌfoːn/ n
Vibraphon
percussion instrument

vibrate /vaɪˈbɹeɪt/ /ˈvaɪ.bɹeɪt/ n
Vibration
setting

vibrate /vaɪˈbɹeɪt/ /ˈvaɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
vibrieren
to move with small movements rapidly

vibration /vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ n
Vibration Schwingung
act of vibrating
Schwingung Vibration
periodic process
single complete vibrating motion

vibrato /vɪˈbɹɑːtoʊ/ n
Bebung
Musical effect or technique

vibrator /vaɪˈbɹeɪtə/ /ˈvaɪbɹeɪtɚ/ n
Vibrator
device that causes vibration
device used for massage or sexual stimulation

viburnum n
Schneeball
plants of the genus Viburnum

vicar /ˈvɪkɚ/ n
Vikar
lower-ranking priest

vicarage n
Pfarrhaus
residence of vicar

vicarious embarrassment n
Fremdscham Fremdschämen
embarrassment felt for someone else

vice /vaɪs/ n
Laster Untugend Lasterhaftigkeit
bad habit
Sittenvergehen Sittlichkeitsdelikt Sittlichkeitsverbrechen
crime related to prostitution, pornography, gambling, alcohol, or drugs

vice president n
Vizepräsident
deputy to a president

vice versa /ˈvaɪsi ˈvɝsə/ /ˈvaɪsɪ ˈvɜːsə/ adv
umgekehrt vice versa andersherum andersrum und umgedreht und umgekehrt
the other way round

vice- prefix
vize-
deputy

vice-chancellor n
Vizekanzler
official

vicenarian /vɪsəˈnɛɹi.ən/ n
Zwanziger jemand in den Zwanzigern
someone in his or her twenties

vicereine /vʌɪsɹeɪn/ n
Vizekönigin
wife of a viceroy
woman who is a viceroy

viceroy /ˈvaɪsˌɹɔɪ/ n
Vizekönig
governor of a country

vicinal /ˈvɪsɪnəl/ adj
vizinal
of or pertaining to a neighborhood

vicinity /vəˈsɪnəti/ n
Nachbarschaft Umgebung
neighbourhood, or the nearby region
Nähe
proximity, or the state of being near

vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/ adj
boshaft böse unmoralisch übel
pertaining to vice; characterised by immorality or depravity
aggressiv grausam
savage, aggressive
destruktiv gewalttätig
violent, destructive

vicious circle n
Circulus vitiosus Zirkelschluss
fallacy
Teufelskreis
situation in which the solution to a problem creates another problem

vicissitude [vɨˈsɪs.ɨˌt(j)u(ː)d] n
Veränderung Wandel Wechsel
a change, especially in one's life or fortunes
Unbeständigkeit Wandel
regular change or succession from one thing to another

victim /ˈvɪktəm/ /ˈvɪktɪm/ n
Opfer
a living creature which is slain and offered as human or animal sacrifice
(narratology) a character who is conquered or manipulated by a villain
an aggrieved or disadvantaged party in a crime
an unfortunate person who suffers from a disaster or other adverse circumstance
anyone who is harmed by another
a person who suffers any other injury, loss, or damage as a result of a voluntary undertaking

victimization n
Viktimisierung

victimize /ˈvɪktɪmʌɪz/ v
viktimisieren
to make someone a victim or sacrifice

victor /ˈvɪk.tə(ɹ)/ n
Sieger Siegerin
winner in a fight or contest

victorious /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/ adj
siegreich Sieger- Sieges- obsiegend
being the winner
siegesstrahlend triumphal triumphierend
of or expressing a sense of victory

victory /ˈvɪkt(ə)ɹi/ n
Sieg
an instance of having won a competition or battle

victory lap /ˈvɪkt(ə)ɹi læp/ n
Ehrenrunde Siegerrunde
extra lap

vicuna /vɪˈkuːnjə/ n
Vikunja
vicuna

vide infra phraseologicalUnit
siehe unten
see below

vide supra phraseologicalUnit
siehe oben
see above

video /ˈvɪdɪˌoʊ/ n
Video
motion picture stored on VHS

video arcade n
Spielhalle
business or establishment with video games and other amusement devices

video camera n
Videokamera
device for recording video

video card n
Grafikkarte
display adapter

video conference n
Videokonferenz
conference held by video link

video doorphone n
Videosprechanlage

video game /ˈvɪ.di.oʊ̯ ˌɡeɪm/ /ˈvɪ.di.əʊ̯ ˌɡeɪm/ n
Videospiel
game controlled by software

video game console n
Spielkonsole Videospielkonsole
dedicated electronic device that is designed to play video games

video projector n
Beamer Projektor
device

video- prefix
video-
related to moving images, and especially to television

videocassette n
Videokassette
cassette containing recorded videotape

videocassette recorder n
Videorekorder
recording device

videotape n
Videoband
tape used to record videos

vie /vaɪ/ v
wetteifern konkurrieren
to rival; to struggle for superiority; to compete

view /vjuː/ n
Sicht View
computing: logical table in database
Sicht
computing: user interface part of program
Aussicht
range of vision
seeing
Ansicht Sicht Anblick
something to look at

view /vjuː/ v
anschauen sehen
to look at

viewable adj
ablesbar korrekt darstellbar
able to be rendered correctly
sichtbar
able to be seen
anschaubar ansehbar betrachtbar sehbar zugänglich
able to be viewed

viewer n
Zuschauer Zuschauerin Zuseher Zuseherin
someone who views a spectacle
Zuschauer Zuschauerin
someone who watches television

viewfinder n
Sucher
device on a camera

viewport n
Viewport
rectangular region in computer graphics

vigesimal /vɪˈdʒɛsɪm(ə)l/ adj
Vigesimalsystem
to the base twenty

vigil /ˈvɪdʒəl/ n
Wache
keeping awake

vigilance /ˈvɪdʒɪləns/ /ˈvɪdʒɪlɪns/ n
Wachsamkeit
Alert watchfulness
Close and continuous attention

vigilant /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/ adj
wachsam aufmerksam umsichtig
watchful

vigilante /vɪdʒɪˈlænti/ n
Mitglied einer Bürgerwehr Vigilant
person who considers it their responsibility to summarily uphold the law

vigintillion /vɪdʒɪnˈtɪljən/ numeral
Vigintillion
10120
Dezilliarde
1063

vignette /vɪnˈjɛt/ n
Vignette
decorative design at the head of a chapter, of a manuscript or printed book
small sticker affixed to a vehicle windscreen
short story
small borderless picture in a book

vigorously /ˈvɪɡəɹəsli/ adv
kräftig
with intense energy

vigour /ˈvɪɡə/ /ˈvɪɡɚ/ n
Ausdruckskraft Energie Leidenschaftlichkeit
active strength or force of body or mind; capacity for exertion, physically, intellectually, or morally; force; energy

vika n
Vangunu-Riesenratte
rodent

vile /vaɪl/ adj
abscheulich gemein schnöde
morally low

vilify /ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/ v
herabwürdigen heruntermachen herunterputzen schlechtmachen
denounce, belittle through speech
verleumden diffamieren verteufeln verunglimpfen
say defamatory things about; to speak ill of

villa /ˈvɪlə/ n
Villa Landhaus Anwesen Gutshaus Herrenhaus Landgut
a house used as a retreat

village /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
Dorf
a rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town
Kirchdorf
a rural habitation that has its own church

village idiot n
Dorftrottel
person widely known in their community for their stupidity and ignorant behaviour

villager n
Dorfbewohner Dörfler Dörflerin Dorfbewohnerin
person who lives in, or comes from, a village

villain /vɪlən/ n
Bösewicht Oberböse
bad person in a stage or screen play
Schurke Gauner
scoundrel

villainous adj
niederträchtig
of, relating to, or appropriate to a villain

vinaigrette /vɪnəˈɡɹɛt/ n
Vinaigrette
sauce
a Russian salad
Riechfläschchen
small box for holding vinegar or smelling salts

vincible adj
besiegbar
capable of being defeated

vindicate v
beanspruchen geltend machen vertreten
to claim
rechtfertigen reinwaschen entlasten rehabilitieren verteidigen
to clear from an accusation, suspicion or criticism
beweisen nachweisen rechtfertigen
to justify by providing evidence
verfechten einstehen für verteidigen
to maintain or defend a cause against opposition
rechtfertigen verteidigen
to provide justification

vindication /vɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
Beweis Nachweis
justification of a claim or belief
Eintreten Entlastung Rechtfertigung Rehabilitation Verteidigung
the act of vindicating

vindictive /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/ adj
rachsüchtig
having a tendency to seek revenge

vine /vaɪn/ n
Weinrebe Rebe Weinstock
climbing plant that produces grapes

vine weevil n
Gefurchter Dickmaulrüssler
Otiorhynchus sulcatus

vinegar /ˈvɪnəɡɚ/ n
Essig
condiment

vineyard /ˈvɪn.jɚd/ n
Weinberg Weingarten
grape plantation

vintage /ˈvɪn.tɪdʒ/ adj
Jahrgang Jahrgangs
relating to a vintage or to wine identified by a specific vintage

vintage /ˈvɪn.tɪdʒ/ n
Lese Traubenlese
harvesting of a grape and initial pressing for winemaking
Jahrgang
wine identified by year and vineyard
year or place something is produced
Traubenlese
yield of grapes during one season

vintage car n
Oldtimer

vintager n
Weinleser Weinleserin
vintager

vintner /ˈvɪntnə/ /ˈvɪntnɚ/ n
Winzer Winzerin
manufacturer of wine
Weinhändler Weinhändlerin
seller of wine

vinyard n
Weingarten
vinyard

vinyl /ˈvaɪ.nəl/ n
Schallplatte Vinyl-Schallplatte
record
Vinyl
univalent radical
substance

vinyl record n
Schallplatte
form of gramophone record

viol /ˈvaɪ.əl/ n
Gambe Kniegeige Viola da Gamba
stringed instrument

viola /vaɪˈoʊlə/ /viˈoʊ.lə/ /viˈəʊ.lə/ /ˈviː.ələ/ n
Bratsche Viola Altgeige
music: stringed instrument of the violin family

viola clef n
Bratschenschlüssel
Musical notation

violate /ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/ v
verletzen brechen mißachten überschreiten übertreten
to break or fail to act by rules
entehren schänden vergewaltigen
to rape

violation /ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/ n
Verletzung
act or instance of violating

violator n
Täter Vergewaltiger Verletzer Zuwiderhandelnder Übertreter (des Gesetzes)
one who violates

violence /ˈvaɪələns/ /ˈvaɪəˌlɛns/ n
Gewalt Gewalttaten
action intended to cause destruction, pain or suffering
Gewalt
extreme force
Gewalttätigkeiten
widespread fighting

violent /ˈvaɪ(ə)lənt/ adj
grell
intensely vivid
heftig gewalttätig brutal gewaltig
involving extreme force or motion
gewaltbereit heftig
likely to use physical force

violently /ˈvaɪ(ə)ləntli/ adv
gewalttätig
in a violent manner

violet /ˈvaɪələt/ adj
violett Veilchen
having a bluish-purple color

violet /ˈvaɪələt/ n
Violett violett
colour
Veilchen
plant

violet carpenter bee n
Große Holzbiene Blauschwarze Violettflügelige Holzbiene
Xylocopa violacea

violin /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ /ˌvɑeˈlɘn/ n
Violine Geige Fiedel
string instrument

violin maker n
Fiedelmacher Fiedelmacherin Geigenbauer Geigenbauerin Geigenmacher Geigenmacherin
person who makes violins

violinist n
Violinist Violinistin
person who plays violin

violist /ˈvaɪ.əl.ɪst/ n
Bratscher Bratscherin Bratschist Bratschistin
person who plays the viola

viper /ˈvaɪpɚ/ n
Viper Otter Kreuzotter
a poisonous snake in the family Viperidae

viperish adj
gehässig giftig niederträchtig
spiteful; treacherous

viral /ˈvaɪɹəl/ adj
viral
caused by a virus
Virus-
relating to a virus in biological sense

viral load n
Viruslast
measure of the severity of a viral infection

virga /ˈvɜːɡə/ n
Sturzsträhne
streak of rain or snow

virgin /ˈvɜːdʒɪn/ /ˈvɝdʒɪn/ adj
jungfräulich
of a person, in a state of virginity

virgin /ˈvɜːdʒɪn/ /ˈvɝdʒɪn/ n
Jungfrau
person who has never had sexual intercourse

virgin birth n
Jungferngeburt Jungfernzeugung
birth in a virginal mother; parthenogenesis
Jungfrauengeburt
the birth of Christ

virgin forest n
Urwald
forest free from disturbance

virgin wool n
Schurwolle

virginal adj
jungfräulich
being or resembling virgin

virginal n
Virginal
musical instrument

virginity n
Jungfräulichkeit Unschuld Virginität
state or characteristic of being a virgin

virial theorem n
Viralsatz
theorem

virile /ˈvɪɹəl/ adj
männlich viril maskulin
being manly

virility /vəˈɹɪlɪti/ n
Geschlechtspotenz Manneskraft Mannheit Potenz Virilität Zeugungskraft
ability to procreate
Mannhaftigkeit Männlichkeit Männlichsein männliche Beschaffenheit
manly character
Männlichkeit
the state of being virile

virion n
Virion
particle of a virus

virology n
Virologie
branch of microbiology that deals with the study of viruses and viral disease

virostatic adj
virustatisch
inhibiting viral replication

virtual /ˈvɜːtʃuəl/ /ˈvɝtʃuəl/ /ˈvɵːtʃuəl/ adj
virtuell eigentlich
in effect; not fact
fast
nearly, almost

virtual machine n
virtuelle Maschine

virtual particle n
virtuelles Teilchen
virtual particle

virtual reality n
virtuelle Realität
virtual reality

virtualization n
Virtualisierung
act of virtualizing

virtualize v
virtualisieren
run a program in virtual storage

virtually /ˈvɚ.tʃwə.li/ adv
praktisch
almost

virtue /ˈvɜːtʃuː/ /ˈvɝtʃu/ n
Tugend
a good model quality
excellence in morals
an exemplary quality
Keuschheit Tugend
chastity and faithfulness

virtuoso /ˌvɜ.tʃuˈəʊ.səʊ/ /ˌvɝ.tʃuˈoʊ.soʊ/ n
Virtuose
A person with masterly ability, technique or style

virtuous /ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəs/ /ˈvɝt͡ʃuəs/ adj
tugendhaft tugendsam züchtig
full of virtue, having excellent moral character

virulent /ˈvɪɹjələnt/ /ˈvɪɹjʊlənt/ adj
extrem ansteckend virulent
infectious, malignant}} or deadly

virus /ˈvaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪs/ n
Computervirus Virus
computer virus
Virus Computervirus
infectious organism

vis-à-vis /viz.ɑˈvi/ /viːz.ɑːˈviː/ adv
gegenüber im Vergleich zu
face to face

vis-à-vis /viz.ɑˈvi/ /viːz.ɑːˈviː/ preposition
gegenüber vis-à-vis
opposite

visa /ˈviː.zə/ n
Visum
permit

visa-free adj
visumfrei
not requiring a visa

visa-on-arrival n
Visum bei Ankunft
a simplified method of issuing visa

visage /ˈvɪzɪdʒ/ n
Gesicht
countenance; appearance; face

visaless adj
visumlos
without a visa
visumfrei
without requiring a visa

viscacha n
Hasenmaus
rodents of the genera Lagidium and Lagostomus, within family Chinchillidae

viscacha rat n
Viscacharatte
Octomys mimax

viscera n
Eingeweide innere Organe
internal organs of the body

visceral /ˈvɪsəɹəl/ adj
aus dem Bauch heraus instinktiv intuitiv tief sitzend viszeral zu den Eingeweiden gehörig
visceral

viscoelastic adj
viskoelastisch
viscous and elastic

viscosity /vɪsˈkɑsɪti/ /vɪsˈkɒsɪti/ n
Viskosität
physics: quantity expressing the magnitude of internal friction in a fluid
Zähflüssigkeit Viskosität
state of being viscous

viscount /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/ n
Vicomte
a member of the peerage above a baron but below a count or earl

viscous /ˈvɪs.kəs/ adj
viskos dickflüssig zähflüssig
having a thick, sticky consistency

vise /vaɪs/ n
Schraubstock
two-jawed instrument for holding work

visibility /ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
Sicht Sichtbarkeit Sichtverhältnisse Sichtweite
degree to which things may be seen

visible /ˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
sichtbar
able to be seen

visibleness n
Sichtbarkeit
the state or quality of being visible

visibly /ˈvɪzɪbli/ adv
sichtbar
in a visible manner

vision /ˈvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ n
Vision Traumbild Vorstellung Zukunftsbild
ideal or goal
Vision Erscheinung Gesicht
religious or mystical experience
Sehvermögen Sicht Augenlicht Sehkraft
sense or ability of sight
Vision (optische) Täuschung Einbildung Sinnestäuschung Trugbild
something imaginary one thinks one sees

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ adj
visionär
having vision or foresight
ideal
idealistic or utopian
unwirklich
imaginary or illusory
hellseherisch seherisch
prophetic or revelatory

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ n
Fantast Idealist Träumer Träumerin
an impractical dreamer
Visionär Visionärin
someone who has visions

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ n
Besuch Visite
single act of visiting

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ v
besuchen
to go and meet (someone)

visitation n
Umgangsrecht
right to see one's child

visiting scholar n
Gastgelehrter
scholar from an institution who visits a host university

visiting team n
Auswärtsmannschaft
team opposed to the home team

visitor /ˈvɪzɪtə/ /ˈvɪzɪtɚ/ n
Besucher Besucherin Gast Gästin
guest
Besucher Besucherin
sightseer

visitor pattern n
Besucher Visitor
behavioural design pattern

visor /ˈvaɪzɚ/ n
Visier
part of a helmet
fore piece of a cap

vista /ˈviːstə/ /ˈvɪstə/ n
Aussicht
distant view or prospect

visual /ˈvɪʒuəl/ /ˈvɪʒʊəl/ adj
visuell
related to or affecting the vision

visual angle n
Gesichtswinkel
angle formed by two rays of light, or two straight lines

visual arts n
bildende Kunst
art forms that are primarily visual in nature

visual display unit n
Anzeigeeinheit Datensichtgerät
computer display

visualization n
Visualisierung
computing: a visual representation of data
the act of visualizing, or something visualized

visually impaired adj
schwachsichtig
suffering of reduced vision

vital /ˈvaɪtəl/ /ˈvaɪt̬əl/ adj
lebenswichtig
necessary to continued existence
lebenswichtig vital
necessary to the continuation of life

vital organ n
lebenswichtiges Organ
organ which performs an important function

vitalism n
Vitalismus
doctrine that life involves a "vital force"

vitality /vaɪˈtælɪti/ n
Lebenskraft Vitalität
energy or vigour

vitamer n
Provitamin
combination of substances that function as a vitamin

vitamin /ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/ /ˈvɑet.ə.mən/ /ˈvɪt.ə.mɪn/ n
Vitamin
organic compound essential to human health

vitamin A n
Vitamin A
any fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision

vitamin B n
Vitamin B
member of the vitamin B complex

vitamin D n
Vitamin D
any of a number of fat-soluble vitamins

vitiate /ˈvɪʃ.i.eɪt/ v
verderben
to debase or morally corrupt
beschädigen
to spoil

vitiligo n
Vitiligo Weißfleckenkrankheit
patchy loss of skin pigmentation

vitreous /ˈvɪ.tɹi.əs/ adj
glasartig glasig gläsern aus Glas
glassy

vitreous humour n
Glaskörper
clear gel

vitrine /vɪˈtɹiːn/ n
Vitrine
glass-paneled cabinet or case

vitriol /ˈvɪ.tɹi.əl/ n
Vitriol
various metal sulphates

vittle n
Proviant Wegzehrung
edible provisions

vituperate /vɪˈtʃuːpəɹeɪt/ v
schelten tadeln
ausschimpfen beschimpfen schelten tadeln
criticize
schmähen stänkern verunglimpfen
revile, vilify, defame

vituperation /vɪˌtupɚˈe(ɪ)ʃən/ n
Schmähung Beschimpfung
criticism or invective that is sustained and overly harsh

vivacious /vaɪˈveɪʃəs/ adj
langlebig
difficult to kill
long-lived
lebhaft
lively and animated

vivacity n
Lebendigkeit
the state of being vivacious

vivarium n
Vivarium
Artificial environment for animals

vivianite n
Vivianit
mineral

vivid /ˈvɪvɪd/ adj
lebhaft anschaulich lebendig
clear, detailed or powerful

viviparity n
Viviparie
the condition of being viviparous

viviparous /vɪˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
lebendgebärend lebend gebärend vivipar
of an animal

viviparous blenny n
Aalmutter
fish in the family Zoarcidae

viviparously adv
lebend gebärend lebendgebärend vivipar
in a viviparous manner

vivisection /ˈvɪvɪsɛkʃən/ n
Vivisektion
The action of invasive treatment of a living organism for scientific investigation

vixen /ˈvɪksən/ n
Füchsin Fähe
female fox
Drachen Schlampe Zicke
temperamental woman

viz. /vɪz/ adv
d.h. nämlich
abbreviation for namely

vizier /vɪˈzɪə/ /vɪˈzɪɹ/ n
Wesir Vesir Vizier Vizir
high-ranking official

vlog /ˈvlɑɡ/ /ˈvlɒɡ/ n
V-log Videoblog Vlog
weblog using video

vobla n
Wobla
Rutilus caspicus

vocable /ˈvoʊkəbl̩/ /ˈvəʊkəbl̩/ n
Vokabel
linguistics: word or utterance

vocabulary /voʊˈkæbjəlɛɹi/ /vəʊˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ n
Wortschatz Vokabeln Wortliste
list of words
Wortschatz Vokabular
set of words a person knows
stock of words used in a particular field
words of a language collectively

vocabulary word n
Vokabel
one of the common words of a language

vocal /ˈvoʊ.kəl/ /ˈvəʊ.kəl/ adj
laut lautstark
loud
vokalisch
of or pertaining to a vowel
stimmhaft stimmlich
of or pertaining to the voice or speech
mündlich
uttered or modulated by the voice

vocal cord n
Stimmband
folds of mucous membrane

vocal cords n
Stimmbänder
folds of tissue

vocalism n
Vokalismus
The vowel sounds used in a language

vocalist /ˈvoʊkəlɪst/ n
Vokalist Sänger Sängerin Vokalistin
singer

vocalization /voʊk(ə)l(a)ɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ /vəʊk(ə)lʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Vokalisierung
act of vocalizing or something vocalized
Vokalisation Vokalisierung
supplying the vowels (diacritics), e.g. Arabic and Hebrew

vocation n
Berufung
calling
Beruf
occupation for which a person is suited

vocational adj
Beruf beruflich professionell
(of education) that provides a special skill rather than academic knowledge

vocational school n
Berufsschule
school

vocative case n
Vokativ Anredefall
case of address

vodka /ˈvɑdkə/ /ˈvɒdkə/ n
Wodka
clear distilled alcoholic liquor

vodyanoy n
Wassermann Wodjanoj
type of water sprite

vogue /vəʊɡ/ n
Mode
the prevailing fashion or style

voice /vɔɪs/ n
Gattung Genus Verbi Verbalgenus Verbgenus Aktionsform Diathese
grammar: particular mode of inflecting or conjugating verbs
Stimme
sound uttered by the mouth
opinion or choice expressed; judgment; a vote
tone or sound emitted by anything
command, precept
sound made through vibration of the vocal cords
language; words; speech; expression; signification of feeling or opinion
the faculty or power of utterance
music: independent vocal or instrumental part

voice actor n
Synchronsprecher
an actor who provides voices for animations, dubbed films

voice mail n
Anrufbeantworter Voicemail
system

voice message n
Sprachmeldung Sprachmitteilung Sprachnachricht
message left on a voice mail system

voice recognition n
Spracherkennung
function which processes spoken input into electronic commands

voice-over /ˈvɔɪsoʊvɚ/ /ˈvɔɪsəʊvə/ n
Offstimme
audio track
Voice-over
voice-overed release

voiced /vɔɪst/ adj
stimmhaft
sounded with vibration of the vocal cords

voiceless adj
stimmlos
(phonetics, of a consonant) spoken without vibration of the vocal cords
tonlos
lacking a voice, without vocal sound

void /vɔɪd/ adj
ungültig nichtig
having lost all legal validity

void /vɔɪd/ n
Hohlraum Void
(astronomy) An extended region of space containing no galaxies
Leere
An empty space; a vacuum

void /vɔɪd/ v
entleeren leeren
(medicine) to empty
annullieren löschen
to make invalid or worthless

voilà /(v)wɑˈlɑ/ /vwæˈlɑː/ interjection
voilà
behold!

voivode /ˈvɔɪvəʊd/ n
Woiwode Wojewode
a local ruler or official in various parts of central and eastern Europe

voivodeship n
Woiwodschaft Wojewodschaft
the jurisdiction of a voivode

vol. n
Bd.
abbreviation of (the equivalent of) volume

volatile /ˈvɑl.ə.tl̩/ /ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/ adj
volatil flüchtig
evaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions

volatility n
Volatilität
financial markets: quantification of the degree of uncertainty about the future price
Flüchtigkeit Volatilität
state of having a low boiling point

volcanic /vɒlˈkanɪk/ adj
vulkanisch
of or pertaining to a volcano
produced by a volcano
changed or affected by the heat of a volcano

volcanic ash n
Vulkanasche
fragments of pulverized rock, minerals and volcanic glass

volcanism n
Vulkanismus
natural phenomena associated with volcanoes

volcano /vɑlˈkeɪnoʊ/ /vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/ n
Vulkan Feuerberg feuerspeiender Berg
mountain containing a magma chamber

volcano rabbit n
Vulkankaninchen
Romerolagus diazi

volcanologist /vəl.kənˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
Vulkanologe Vulkanologin
person who studies volcanology

volcanology /ˌvɒl.kənˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
Vulkanologie
study of volcanoes

vole /ˈvəʊl/ n
Wühlmaus
small rodents of the subfamily Arvicolinae

volition /voʊˈlɪʃ(ə)n/ /vəˈlɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Wille Willenskraft
mental power or ability of choosing

volitional adj
willentlich
done by conscious, personal choice

volley n
Volley
flight of a ball before it bounces
Salve
simultaneous fire

volleyball /ˈvɒlibɔ(ː)l/ n
Volleyball
game
ball used to play the game

volt /vɒlt/ /vəʊlt/ n
Volt
unit of measure

voltage /voʊltɪdʒ/ n
Spannung
difference in electrostatic potential

voltmeter n
Voltmeter Spannungsmessgerät
instrument for measuring electric potential

voluble /ˈvɑl.jə.bəl/ /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/ adj
gesprächig redselig
fluent or having a ready flow of speech; garrulous or loquacious

volume /ˈvɑl.jum/ /ˈvɒl.juːm/ n
Jahrgang
issues of a periodical over a period of one year
Band Volumen
single book of a publication issued in multi-book format, such as an encyclopedia
Lautstärke Volumen
strength of sound
Volumen Band
unit of three dimensional measure that consists of a length, a width and a height
synonym for quantity

volumetric adj
volumetrisch
relating to measurement by volume

volumetric flask n
Maßkolben Messkolben
laboratory flask

voluminous /vəˈl(j)uː.mɪ.nəs/ /vəˈlu.mə.nəs/ adj
voluminös
of great volume

voluntarily adv
freiwillig
in a voluntary manner

voluntary /ˈvɑ.lənˌtɛ.ɹi/ /ˈvɒ.lən.tɹi/ adj
freiwillig
done, given, or acting of one's own free will
ehrenamtlich ohne Bezahlung
working or done without payment

volunteer /vɑl.ənˈtɪɹ/ /vɒl.ənˈtɪə/ n
Freiwillige Freiwilliger Ehrenamtliche Ehrenamtlicher
one who voluntarily offers himself/herself for service
Freiwillige Freiwilliger
voluntary soldier

volunteer /vɑl.ənˈtɪɹ/ /vɒl.ənˈtɪə/ v
anbieten sich anbieten
to do or offer to do something voluntarily
sich freiwillig melden
to enlist oneself as a volunteer

vomer bone n
Pflugscharbein
small thin bone that forms part of the septum between the nostrils

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ n
Kotze Erbrochenes
regurgitated former contents of a stomach

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ v
erbrechen übergeben kotzen vomieren speien reihern
to regurgitate the contents of a stomach

voodoo /ˈvuːduː/ n
Voodoo Wodu
Afro-Caribbean religion

voracious /vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
gefräßig gierig unersättlich
devouring great quantities of food
gierig unersättlich
having a great appetite for anything

vorarephilia n
Gynophagie
sexual fetish

vortex /ˈvɔɹtɛks/ n
Strudel
anything which draws surrounding things
Wirbel
whirlpool

vortical /ˈvɔːtɪk(ə)l/ adj
kreisend wirbelartig wirbelnd
pertaining to a vortex

votary n
Verherer Verhererin
enthusiast
Geweihter
monk or nun

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ n
Stimme Votum
formalised choice
Abstimmung
instance of voting

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ v
wählen stimmen
assert a formalised choice

vote of confidence n
Vertrauensfrage
motion proposed in a parliament or other assembly

vote of no confidence n
Misstrauensvotum
parliamentary motion

vote with one's feet v
mit den Füßen abstimmen
to express one's preferences through one's actions

voter /ˈvoʊtɚ/ /ˈvəʊtə(ɹ)/ n
Wähler Wählerin
one who votes

voting n
Abstimmung
action of the verb to vote

voting booth n
Wahlkabine
small compartment where a voter may register a vote

voting system n
Wahlsystem
system to determine the result of an election

vouch /ˈvaʊtʃ/ v
bezeugen
to bear witness; to give testimony or full attestation
to take responsibility for; to express confidence in; to witness; to obtest
bezeugen bürgen einstehen garantieren verbürgen versichern
to warrant; to maintain by affirmations; to attest; to affirm; to avouch

voucher /ˈvaʊtʃə(ɹ)/ n
Gutschein
A piece of paper that entitles the holder to a discount, or that can be exchanged for goods and services
Beleg Kassenzettel Quittung
A receipt

vouchsafe /ˌvaʊtʃˈseɪf/ [ˌvʌʊtʃˈseɪf] v
gewähren
Condescendingly grant a right

voussoir n
Bogensegment Bogenstein Bogenstück Keilstein
wedge-shaped brick or stone

vow /vaʊ/ n
Eid
A declaration or assertion
Gelöbnis Gelübde Eid Schwur
A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner

vow /vaʊ/ v
schwören geloben
To make a vow

vowel /vaʊ.l̩/ /ˈvaʊ.əl/ n
Vokal Vokalbuchstabe
letter
Vokal Selbstlaut Vokallaut
sound

vowel harmony n
Vokalharmonie Synharmonismus
phonological process

vox populi /ˈvɒks ˈpɒpjuːlaɪ/ n
öffentliche Meinung
voice of the people

voyage /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/ n
Reise
long journey; especially by ship

voyeur /vwɑ.ˈjɜɹ/ /vwɑː.ˈjɜː/ n
Spanner Voyeur Voyeurin
a person who derives sexual pleasure from secretly observing other people

voyeurism /vwɑːjˈɜːɹɪz(ə)m/ n
Voyeurismus
derivation of sexual satisfaction by watching people secretly

voyeuristic adj
voyeuristisch
of, relating to, or derived from voyeurism

vroom /vɹum/ /vɹuːm/ interjection
wrumm
the sound of a sports car’s engine

vrykolakas n
Wrukolakas
undead creature

vulcanization n
Vulkanisation
process by which rubber is hardened using heat and sulphur

vulcanize v
vulkanisieren
to harden rubber with heat

vulgar /ˈvʌl.ɡə/ /ˈvʌl.ɡɚ/ adj
vulgär unanständig unfein ungebildet ungehobelt vulgärsprachlich
distasteful, uncouth, obscene
vulgär gemein gewöhnlich ordinär Volks- allgemein
having to do with common people

vulgarian /vʌlˈɡɛəɹi.ən/ /vʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ n
Plebejer Pöbel
vulgar individual

vulgarity /vʌlˈɡɜɹɪɾi/ n
Vulgarität
quality of being vulgar

vulnerability n
Schwachstelle Sicherheitslücke
computing: type of weakness
Verletzbarkeit Verwundbarkeit Verletzlichkeit Vulnerabilität
state of being vulnerable

vulnerable /ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈvʌnəɹəbl̩/ adj
verletzlich verletzbar
exposed to attack

vulture /ˈvʌltʃə/ /ˈvʌltʃɚ/ n
Geier Geierin
bird
Aasgeier
person

vulva /ˈvʌlvə/ n
Vulva Scham
collectively the external female sexual organs

vulvodynia n
Vulvodynie

vuvuzela /vuːvuːˈzɛlə/ n
Vuvuzela
horn

vyanjanabhakti /ˌvjɑːndʒənəˈbɑːkti/ n
Sprosskonsonant Sproßkonsonant
epenthesis of a consonant

vyshyvanka n
Wyschywanka
traditional Ukrainian clothing

völva n
Völva
in Old Norse society, a female practitioner of magic divination and prophecy

wacko /ˈwækəʊ/ adj
durchgeknallt
amusingly eccentric or irrational

wad n
Wichse
ejaculate
Pfropfen Vorladung Vorschlag
soft plug

wad hook n
Dammzieher Flintenkrätzer Krätzer Kugelzieher Schusszieher
two spiral blades arranged something like a corkscrew for extracting spherical objects from the bottom of a bore-hole, particularly a bullet from a firearm

waddle /ˈwɑd.əl/ /ˈwɒd.əl/ n
Gang
swaying gait

waddle /ˈwɑd.əl/ /ˈwɒd.əl/ v
watscheln
To walk with short steps, tilting the body from side to side

wade /we͡ɪd/ v
waten
to walk through water or something that impedes progress

wader n
Watvogel
bird
Watstiefel
boot

wading bird n
Stelzvogel Watvogel
long-legged bird

wading pool n
Planschbecken
shallow pool

wafer /ˈweɪfə/ n
Waffel Oblate
biscuit
Halbleiterscheibe Wafer
electronics
Hostie
religious token

waffle /ˈwɑ.fl/ /ˈwɒ.fl/ n
Waffel
flat pastry
Geschwafel leere Phrasen
speech or writing that is vague

waffle /ˈwɑ.fl/ /ˈwɒ.fl/ v
schwafeln
to speak or write at length without any clear point or aim

waffle iron n
Waffeleisen
a cooking appliance used to make waffles

waft /wæft/ /wɑft/ /wɑːft/ /wɒft/ n
Hauch
something carried through the air

waft /wæft/ /wɑft/ /wɑːft/ /wɒft/ v
schweben dahinsegeln schwimmen treiben
to be moved on a buoyant medium
getragen werden streichen tragen treiben umwehen wabern
to float easily and gently on the air
aussenden fortsenden senden signalisieren winken
to give notice to by waving something

wag /wæɡ/ v
schwänzen
to not go to school
wedeln
to swing from side to side

wage /weɪd͡ʒ/ n
Lohn Arbeitsentgelt
money paid to a worker

wage /weɪd͡ʒ/ v
führen
to conduct or carry out

wager /ˈweɪdʒɚ/ n
Wette
a stake; a pledge
Wetteinsatz
the subject of a bet

wager /ˈweɪdʒɚ/ v
wetten
put up as collateral
to bet on something

waggle /ˈwaɡəl/ v
wackeln wedeln
move with short, quick motions; wobble

waggle dance n
Schwänzeltanz
dance of bees

wagon /ˈwæɡ(ə)n/ /ˈwæɡən/ n
Bollerwagen
child's riding toy
Wagen
four-wheeled cart for hauling loads

wagtail n
Stelze Bachstelze
various small passerine birds

wail /weɪl/ n
Schmerzensschrei Schrei
loud cry or shriek

wail /weɪl/ v
klagen
heulen jammern
to cry out
heulen
to make a sound like crying
to weep, lament

wailer /ˈweɪlə/ /ˈweɪlɚ/ n
Klagende Klagender
one who wails

wainscotting /ˈweɪnskɒtɪŋ/ n
Fußbodenleiste Lambris
Wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls

wainwright /ˈweɪnɹaɪt/ n
Radmacher Stellmacher Wagenbauer Wagenmacher Wagner
maker of wagons

waist /weɪst/ n
Taille
part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach
Rumpf
the middle portion of the hull of a ship or the fuselage of an aircraft

waistband /ˈweɪstˌbænd/ n
Bund
band of fabric encircling the waist

waistcoat /ˈweɪs(t)kəʊt/ /ˈwɛskət/ n
Weste Gilet
a sleeveless, collarless garment

waistline n
Taille
line around the body at the waist; its measurement
narrowest part of a garment

wait /weɪt/ n
Warten
a delay

wait /weɪt/ v
warten
delay until some event
bedienen
to serve customers

wait-and-see adj
abwartend
tending to observe

waiter /ˈweɪtə/ /ˈweɪtɚ/ n
Kellner Kellnerin
a server in a restaurant or similar
Wartende Wartender
someone who waits

waiting list n
Warteliste
ordered list of people waiting to obtain a good or service

waiting move n
Abwartezug
chess: passive move

waiting room n
Wartezimmer Warteraum
room

waitress n
Kellnerin
female waiter

waive /weɪv/ v
aufgeben verlassen
to put aside, avoid
aufgeben verzichten
to relinquish; to give up claim to

waiver /ˈweɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈweɪ.vɚ/ n
Verzicht
the act of waiving

wake /ˈweɪk/ n
Totenwache
period after death
Kielwasser
path left behind a ship on the surface of the water
Nachlauf
turbulent air left behind a flying aircraft

wake /ˈweɪk/ v
wecken aufwecken
to make somebody stop sleeping
aufwachen erwachen
to stop sleeping

wake up v
aufwachen erwachen wach werden
to (become) awake
aufwecken wecken wach machen
to awaken (someone else)
aufwachen sich bewusst werden wach werden
to become more aware of a real-life situation.

wake-up call n
Weckruf
morning courtesy call

wakeful adj
aufmerksam schlaflos unruhig vigilant wach wachsam
restless

wakefulness n
Aufmerksamkeit Schlaflosigkeit Vigilanz Wachheit Wachsamkeit
state of being wakeful

walk /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ n
Weg
distance walked
Spaziergang
trip made by walking

walk /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ v
freigelassen werden freikommen
colloquial: to avoid a criminal court case
wegkommen
colloquial: to be stolen
gehen laufen wandern spazieren gehen wandeln
to move on the feet
ausführen begleiten
to take for a walk
laufen gehen
to travel a distance by walking

walk in the park n
Spaziergang Zuckerschlecken
something easy or pleasant

walk on eggshells /ˌwɔk ɑn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/ /ˌwɔːk ɒn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/ v
sich auf Eierschalen bewegen
to act carefully to avoid upsetting someone

walk over v
hinübergehen hinüberlaufen
first sense: to physically walk over
herumschikanieren herumtrampeln
to treat someone as inferior

walk the plank v
über die Planke gehen
to be forced to resign from a position in an organization

walk the talk v
seinen Worten Taten folgen lassen
to act in accordance with one's words

walk through v
durchgehen

walk-on n
Statist Komparse Statistin
actor with a small part

walk-on girl /ˌwɑk ɑn ˈɡɝl/ /ˌwɔk ɑn ˈɡɝl/ /ˌwɔːk ɒn ˈɡɜːl/ n
Walk-on-Girl
woman who escorts a player to the stage at a darts event

walking /ˈwɑkɪŋ/ /ˈwɔkɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/ n
Gehen Laufen Spazierengehen Wandern
gerund of walk

walking frame n
Rollator
framework device

walking stick n
Spazierstock Gehstock Krückstock vierfüßiger Gehstock
cane

walkman n
Walkman
any personal cassette player

walkthrough /wɔːk.θɹuː/ n
Komplettlösung
(video games) playthrough detailing the steps involved in winning the game

walkway /ˈwɑkˌweɪ/ /ˈwɔkˌweɪ/ /ˈwɔːkˌweɪ/ n
Fußweg
clearly defined path

wall /wɑl/ /wɔl/ /wɔːl/ n
Mauerfuchs
butterfly Lasiommata megera
Wall Mauer
defensive rampart
Barriere Hemnis
impediment to free movement
Mauer Wall
structure built for defense surrounding an area
Wand Mauer
substantial structure acting as side or division in a building
anatomy, zoology, botany: divisive or containing structure

wall /wɑl/ /wɔl/ /wɔːl/ v
einmauern zumauern
to enclose by surrounding with walls

wall bars n
Sprossenwand
exercise equipment

wall chaser n
Mauernutfräse
power tool

wall clock n
Wanduhr
clock mounted on a wall

wall hanging n
Wandbehang Wandteppich Wandverzierung
wall decoration

wall in v
ummauern
enclose by surrounding with walls

wall plug n
Dübel Schraubdübel Wanddübel

wall socket n
Steckdose
electricity power point

wallaby /ˈwɒləbi/ n
Wallaby
Any of several species of Marsupial

wallcreeper /ˈwɔːlkɹiːpə/ n
Mauerläufer
Tichodroma muraria

wallet /ˈwɑlɪt/ /ˈwɒlɪt/ n
Portemonnaie Brieftasche Geldbörse Börse Geldbeutel Portmonee
case for keeping money

walleye n
Glasaugenbarsch
Sander vitreus

walleyed adj
Birkauge
having eyes with a pale coloured iris

wallflower /ˈwɔl.ˌflɑʊ.ɚ/ /ˈwɔːl.ˌflɑʊ.ə/ n
Goldlack
any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum
Mauerblümchen
socially awkward person

wallow /ˈwɒ.ləʊ/ v
suhlen
to immerse oneself in, to occupy oneself with, metaphorically
suhlen wälzen
to roll oneself about, as in mire; to tumble and roll about; to move lazily or heavily in any medium; to flounder; as, swine wallow in the mire

wallpaper n
Hintergrundbild Wallpaper
computing: image used to cover a desktop
Tapete
decorative paper for walls

wallpaper v
tapezieren
to cover with wallpaper

walls have ears proverb
Wände haben Ohren
be careful about what you say

walnut /ˈwɑlnət/ /ˈwɔːlnʌt/ n
dunkelbraune Farbe
colour
Walnuss
nut
Walnussbaum
tree
Nussbaumholz
wood

walrus /ˈwɑl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɔːl.ɹəs/ n
Walross
large Arctic marine mammal

waltz /wɑlts/ /wɔːlts/ n
Walzer
a ballroom dance
piece of music

wan /wæn/ /wɑn/ /wɒn/ adj
fahl matt
dim, faint
pale, sickly-looking

wand /wɒnd/ n
Stab
hand-held narrow rod

wander /ˈwɑndɚ/ /ˈwɒndə/ v
abschweifen
of the mind, to lose focus or clarity of argument or attention
einen Seitensprung tun fremdgehen
to commit adultery
umherschweifen
to go somewhere indirectly
umherstreifen herumziehen bummeln schlendern stromern umherstreichen
to move without purpose or destination

wanderer n
Wanderer
one who wanders

wandering albatross n
Wanderalbatros
Diomedea exulans

wandering spider n
Wanderspinne
spider of the family Ctenidae

wanderlust /ˈwɑndɚˌlʌst/ /ˈwɒndəˌlʌst/ n
Wanderlust Reiselust Fernweh
a strong impulse or longing to travel

wane /weɪn/ v
abnehmen
the Moon becoming less visible
schrumpfen
to decrease physically in size, amount, numbers or surface
schwinden
to progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity, etc.

waning moon n
abnehmender Mond
moon as it progresses from full moon to a new moon

wank /wæŋk/ n
Selbstbefriedigung onanieren
act of masturbation

wank /wæŋk/ v
wichsen
transitive: to masturbate
intransitive: to masturbate

wanker /ˈwæŋkə(ɹ)/ n
Wichser
person who wanks
idiot
Angeber Macker Wichser
someone who shows off too much

wannabe n
Möchtegern
someone who wishes something but lacks the qualifications

want /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔːnt/ /wʌnt/ n
Mangel
lack (of)
Not
poverty
desire, wish, longing

want /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔːnt/ /wʌnt/ v
wollen
desire

wanted [ˈwɑntʰɪd] [ˈwɒntʰɪd] adj
ersehnt erwünscht gewünscht
desired

wanton /ˈwɑntən/ /ˈwɒntɒn/ /ˈwɒntən/ adj
rücksichtslos
capricious, reckless of morals or justice
lüstern unkeusch
lewd, immoral; sexually open/free
ausgelassen boshaftes leichtfertig
playful, carefree
unbeherrscht unberechenbar unkontrolliert wild
undisciplined

wanton /ˈwɑntən/ /ˈwɒntɒn/ /ˈwɒntən/ n
Balg Schelm boshaftes Kind
overly playful person

waqf /wɑkf/ n
Waqf
inalienable endowment for charity

war /wɑɹ/ /wɔɹ/ /wɔː/ n
Krieg
conflict involving organized use of arms
card game
rhetorical: campaign against something

war /wɑɹ/ /wɔɹ/ /wɔː/ v
Krieg führen kriegen
to engage in conflict

war bride n
Kriegsbraut Soldatenbraut
woman

war cemetery n
Gefallenenfriedhof Soldatenfriedhof
cemetery reserved for the graves of victims of warfare

war chest n
Kriegskasse
fund for some specific campaign
fund to finance a war

war crime n
Kriegsverbrechen
offense for violations of the law of war

war criminal n
Kriegsverbrecher
person guilty of a war crime

war cry n
Kriegsgeschrei
war cry

war dance n
Kriegstanz
ceremonial dance performed before a major battle or after a victory

war film n
Kriegsfilm
film set in wartime

war game n
Kriegsspiel Gefechtssimulation Gefechtsübung Manöver Militärmanöver Militärübung
Kriegsspiel
game

war grave n
Gefallenenfriedhof Soldatenfriedhof
burial place

war machine /ˈwɔː məˌʃiːn/ /ˈwɔːɹ məˌʃiːn/ n
Kriegsmaschinerie
resources
Kriegsmaschine
weapon

war memorial n
Kriegerdenkmal Ehrenmal
commemorial monument

war of aggression n
Angriffskrieg
military conflict waged without the justification of self-defense, usually for territorial gain and subjugation

war of conquest n
Eroberungskrieg
war of conquest

war of nerves n
Nervenkrieg
conflict in which demoralizing and frightening tactics are used
situation in which opposed parties maintain a tense, contentious relationship

war paint n
Kriegsbemalung
pigment

war profiteer n
Kriegsgewinnler Kriegsgewinnlerin Kriegsprofiteur Kriegsprofiteurin
person or group that gains from selling weapons and military equipment

war torn adj
kriegsgebeutelt kriegszerrüttet
subjected to the ravages of war

war tuba n
Kriegstuba
acoustic locator

war widow n
Kriegswitwe
woman whose spouse has been killed in conflict

war-torn adj
kriegsgebeutelt kriegszerrüttet
extensively damaged as the result of war

war-weary /ˈwɔɹ ˈwɪəɹi/ /ˈwɔː ˈwɪəɹi/ adj
kriegsmüde
tired from fighting in a war
weary or tired of war

warble /ˈwɔɹbl̩/ /ˈwɔːbl̩/ n
Dasselbeule
lesion under the skin of cattle, caused by by the larva of a bot fly

warbler n
Waldsänger
bird of the Parulidae family

ward /wɔɹd/ /wɔːd/ n
Gemeinde
Mormonism: subdivision of church
Wache
action of a watchman
Stadtbezirk
administrative subdivision of cities
Mündel
minor looked after by a guardian
Aussparung Einschnitt
on a lock or key
Station
part of a hospital where patients reside
Mündel Pflegling
person under guardianship

ward off v
verhindern
to avert or prevent
abwehren
to parry, or turn aside

warden /ˈwɔɹdən/ /ˈwɔːdən/ n
Gefängnisdirektor Gefängnisdirektorin
a chief administrative officer of a prison
Aufseher
an official charged with supervisory duties

warder n
Gefängniswärter Wächter Wärter
guard

wardrobe / ˈwɔːdɹəʊb/ /ˈwɔɹdɹoʊb/ n
Garderobe Kleiderschrank
movable furniture for storing clothes

ware /wɛə(ɹ)/ /wɛɚ/ n
Ware
product

warehouse n
Lager Lagerhaus Speicherhaus
A place for storing large amounts of products

warehouse v
einlagern lagern
store

warehouseman n
Lagerhalter Lagerist Lagerverwalter
person who manages or works in a warehouse

warehousewoman n
Lagerhalterin Lagerverwalterin
woman who manages or works in a warehouse

warfare /ˈwɔɹfɛɹ/ /ˈwɔːfɛə/ n
Kriegsführung
military operations of some particular kind
the waging of war or armed conflict against an enemy

warhead n
Gefechtskopf Sprengkopf
part of a missile, projectile, torpedo, rocket, or other munition

wariness n
Vorsicht

warlike /ˈwɔɹlaɪk/ /ˈwɔːlaɪk/ adj
kriegerisch kämpferisch
bellicose
angriffslustig kampfeslustig streitlustig
belligerent

warlock /ˈwɔɹ.lɑk/ /ˈwɔː.lɒk/ n
Zauberer Hexenmeister Hexer
male magic-user

warlord n
Kriegsherr
high military officer in a warlike nation
local ruler or bandit leader where the government is weak

warm /wɔɹm/ /wɔːm/ adj
fürsorglich warmherzig
caring, of relation to another person
warm
having a temperature slightly higher than usual
being something that causes warmth

warm /wɔɹm/ /wɔːm/ v
wärmen
to make or keep warm

warm front n
Warmfront
the trailing edge of a mass of cold air

warm the cockles of someone's heart v
Herz wärmen
to provide happiness to someone

warm up v
aufwärmen
to become warmer
to make an audience enthusiastic
aufwärmen wärmen
to reheat food

warming n
Erwärmung
a small rise in temperature

warmonger /ˈwɔː.mʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ n
Bellizist Kriegstreiber Bellizistin Kriegshetzer Kriegshetzerin Kriegstreiberin
one who advocates war

warmongering n
Kriegstreiberei
bellicism, militarism

warmongery /ˈwɔː(ɹ).məŋ.ɡəɹ.i/ n
Kriegstreiberei
act of promoting, or inciting war-like, bellicose actions

warmth /wɔɹmθ/ /wɔːmθ/ n
Wärme
moderate heat; sensation of being warm

warn /wɔɹn/ /wɔːn/ v
warnen verständigen
to make someone aware of impending danger
warnen
to notify someone of something

warning /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ interjection
Warnung Achtung
warning of danger in signs

warning /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ n
Warnung
instance of warning someone
Warnung Mahnung
something spoken or written that is intended to warn

warning shot n
Schuss vor den Bug
action intended as a warning
Warnschuss
shot fired

warning triangle n
Pannendreieck Warndreieck
a triangle used to warn other road users

warp /woːp/ /wɔɹp/ /wɔːp/ n
Verwerfung Verwindung Verzerrung Verziehen Verziehung
distortion or twist
Verholtau
nautical: line used in warping
Entstellung Krümmung Verbiegung Verdrehung Verformung Verkrümmung
state of being bent out of shape
Webkette Kettfäden
threads running lengthwise

warp /woːp/ /wɔɹp/ /wɔːp/ v
schleppen verholen
to move a vessel
biegen
to twist or turn something out of shape

warp beam n
Kettbaum
warp roll

warpath n
Kriegspfad
course of action that leads to hostility

warped adj
verzogen
distorted by warping

warrant /ˈwɑɹənt/ /ˈwɒɹənt/ /ˈwɔɹənt/ n
Nachweis
something that provides assurance or confirmation

warrant /ˈwɑɹənt/ /ˈwɒɹənt/ /ˈwɔɹənt/ v
garantieren
to guarantee

warrant of payment n
Mahnbescheid Zahlungsbefehl
written order instructing someone to pay some amount of money at a specific time

warranted adj
berechtigt echt garantiert gewährleistet unter Garantie
authorized with a warrant

warranty /ˈwɒ.ɹən.ti/ /ˈwɔɹ.ən.ti/ n
Garantie
legal: an agreement which states that the goods or property in question will be in exactly the same state as promised
a written guarantee, usually over a fixed period, provided to someone who buys a product or item, which states that repairs will be provided free of charge in case of damage or a fault

warrior /ˈwɑɹiə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɒɹɪə/ /ˈwɔɹiɚ/ n
Krieger Kriegerin
person actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare

warship /wɔɹˌʃɪp/ /wɔːˌʃɪp/ n
Kriegsschiff
ship built or armed for naval combat

wart /wɔɹt/ /wɔːt/ n
Warze
type of growth occurring on the skin

warthog n
Warzenschwein
a species of wild pig

wartime n
Kriegszeit
period of a war

warty adj
warzig
having warts

wary /ˈwɛəɹ.i/ /ˈwɛəɹi/ adj
achtsam umsichtig vorsichtig wachsam
cautious of danger; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrupulous
vorsichtig
characterized by caution; guarded; careful

wasabi /wəˈsɑːbi/ n
Wasabi
green Japanese condiment

wash /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ n
Lavierung
painting
Wäsche
process or an instance of washing or being washed by water

wash /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ v
sich waschen
to clean oneself
waschen spülen
to clean with water
wegspülen
to move or erode by the force of water in motion

wash down v
herunterspülen
to help to swallow by drinking a liquid

wash up v
aufspülen
be carried on to land by water
Hände waschen waschen
wash one's hands and/or face (US)

washable adj
waschbar waschecht
capable of being washed without being damaged

washbasin n
Waschbecken Waschschüssel
basin used for washing, sink

washboard n
Waschbrett
board to do laundry
percussion instrument

washcloth /ˈwɒʃklɒθ/ /ˈwɔʃklɔθ/ n
Waschlappen
cloth used to wash

washed up adj
am Ende erledigt fertig
having no future

washer n
Waschlappen
face cloth
Unterlegscheibe Scheibe
flat disk
Waschfrau Wäscher Wäscherin
person who washes for a living
Spülmaschine Waschmaschine
something that washes

washerwoman n
Waschfrau Wäscherin
woman who washes other people's laundry

washing /ˈwɑʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɔʃɪŋ/ n
Waschen
action of the verb "to wash"
Wäsche
textiles that have been or are to be washed

washing machine n
Waschmaschine
machine that washes clothes

washing mitt n
Waschhandschuh

washing powder n
Waschpulver
powder for washing clothes

washing soda n
Waschsoda
sodium carbonate

washing-up n
Abwasch
washing of dishes etc.

washing-up liquid n
Spülmittel
liquid soap used to wash dishes

wasla n
Wasla
an Arabic diacritic denoting elision of the alif

wasp /wæsp/ /wɑsp/ /wɒsp/ n
Wespe
insect

wasp waist n
Wespentaille
waist like that of a wasp

wassail /ˈwæsl/ /ˈwɑseɪl/ /ˈwɒseɪl/ /ˈwɒsl/ n
Glühbier Glühmost Glühwein
beverage served during a wassail

waste /weɪst/ adj
wüst öde
barren
überflüssig
excess
superfluous; needless

waste /weɪst/ n
Verschwendung Vergeudung
action of wasting, ineffective use
Verfall
gradual loss or decay
Abfall Müll Ausschuss
useless by-products, garbage
Einöde
waste land, desolate region

waste /weɪst/ v
töten
slang: to kill
verfallen
to decay
verwüsten
to destroy
verschwenden vergeuden
to squander

waste breath v
Atem verschwenden
to speak futilely

waste not, want not proverb
Spare in der Zeit, so hast du in der Not

waste of time n
Zeitverschwendung
meaningless or fruitless activity

waste sorting n
Mülltrennung
separation of waste

waste time v
Zeit vergeuden
allow time to elapse in an unproductive manner

wasted /ˈweɪstɪd/ adj
vertan
not profitably used

wasteful /ˈweɪstfəl/ adj
verschwenderisch
inclined to waste

wastegate n
Bypassventil
a valve that diverts exhaust gases

wasteland n
Ödnis
barren and uninteresting place
Wüste Ödland
region with no remaining resources; desert

wastepaper n
Altpapier Makulatur
unwanted paper that has been discarded

wastepaper basket n
Papierkorb
small open container for discarded paper

wastewater n
Abwasser
water containing waste products

watch /wɒt͡ʃ/ /wɔt͡ʃ/ n
Wache
person or group of people who guard
particular time period
group of sailors and officers
Uhr Armbanduhr
portable or wearable timepiece

watch /wɒt͡ʃ/ /wɔt͡ʃ/ v
aufpassen überwachen
to attend or guard
wachen
to be vigilant
ansehen zusehen sehen
to look at for a period of time
beobachten
to observe

watch one's mouth v
auf seine Ausdrucksweise achten aufpassen, was man sagt nicht in diesem Ton reden
watch one's mouth

watch out interjection
Achtung Vorsicht vorsichtig
proceed with caution

watch out v
aufpassen
to use caution

watch over v
wachen behüten
to guard and protect

watchlist /ˈwɒtʃˌlɪst/ n
Beobachtungsliste
list for special attention

watchmaker /ˈwɔtʃˌmeɪkə/ n
Uhrmacher Uhrmacherin
person who repairs (and originally made) watches

watchman n
Wächter
guard

watchtower n
Wachturm Wachtturm
observation tower

watchword n
Parole Kennwort Losung
a prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard
Schlagwort Motto Parole
word used as expressive of a principle

water /ˈwoːtɘ/ /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [woːʔɐ] [ˈʋɔːtə] n
Gewässer Wasser
body of water, or specific part of it
Wasser
one of the basic elements
clear liquid H₂O
urine
serving of water
medical: fluids in the body, especially when causing swelling

water /ˈwoːtɘ/ /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [woːʔɐ] [ˈʋɔːtə] v
Harn lassen
colloquial: to urinate
tränen
to fill with or secrete water
gießen bewässern
to pour water into the soil surrounding (plants)
tränken
to provide (animals) with water

water balloon n
Wasserbombe
small rubber or latex balloon, filled with water and used as an informal weapon

water bear n
Bärtierchen Wasserbär
A member of the phylum Tardigrada

water bottle n
Wasserflasche Karaffe
A bottle used for carrying water

water buffalo n
Wasserbüffel
large ungulate

water cannon n
Wasserwerfer Strahlrohr WaWe Wasserkanone Wasserspritze
device shooting water

water chestnut n
Wasserkastanie
Eleocharis dulcis

water clock n
Wasseruhr
device for measuring time

water column n
Wassersäule
environmental sciences, hydrology

water cycle n
Wasserkreislauf
the natural cycle of water through evaporation, condensation and precipitation

water dog n
Wasserhund
water dog

water down v
verwässern
to make weaker

water fountain n
Trinkbrunnen Wasserspender
device designed to dispense drinking water

water gas n
Wassergas
mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide

water hardness n
Wasserhärte
level of dissolved calcium salts in water

water heater n
Boiler Heißwasserbereiter Warmwasserbereiter
appliance for heating water

water hyacinth n
Wasserhyazinthe
aquatic flowering plant of the genus Eichhornia

water level n
Wasserspiegel Wasserstand
level of a body of water
Wasserlinie
waterline of a ship

water lily n
Seerose
Any members of Nymphaeaceae

water line n
Wasserlinie
line of water along a ship

water meadow n
Aue
low-lying area of grassland subject to seasonal flooding

water meter n
Wasserzähler
device for measuring water usage volume

water parsnip n
Berle Merk
Sium gen. et spp.

water pipe n
Wasserpfeife
narcotics smoking device
tobacco smoking device
Wasserleitung Wasserrohr
water conduit

water pipit n
Wasserpieper
bird

water plantain n
Froschlöffel
Alisma

water police n
Wasserschutzpolizei
police department charged with patrolling harbours and waterways

water pollution n
Gewässerverschmutzung
water pollution

water polo n
Wasserball
a water sport

water polo player n
Wasserballspieler
player of water polo

water pox n
Wasserpocken Windpocken
A common childhood disease caused by virus

water rail n
Wasserralle
Rallus aquaticus

water scorpion n
Wasserskorpion
insect of the family Nepidae

water ski n
Wasserski
ski used for water skiing

water ski v
Wasserski fahren
ride on water skis

water skiing n
Wasserski
water sport

water slide n
Wasserrutsche
a recreational slide with water flowing down it

water softener n
Trinkwasserenthärtungsanlage
device which reduces the calcium and magnesium concentration of hard water

water strider n
Wasserläufer
any of a number of predatory insects in the family Gerridae

water table n
Grundwasserspiegel
level underground

water tank n
Wasserspeicher Wassertank
large container used to store water

water tap n
Wasserhahn Kran
a spout connected to a socket to provide water from the main water supply

water tower n
Wasserturm
tank of water

water turbine n
Wasserturbine
device

water under the bridge n
Schnee von gestern
something in the past that cannot be controlled but must be accepted

water vapor n
Dampf
steam
Wasserdampf
water in a gaseous state

water wheel n
Wasserrad
wheel propelled by water

water wing n
Schwimmflügel
inflatable plastic band worn on the upper arms

water works n
Wasserwerk
system of supplying water

water-soluble adj
wasserlöslich
dissolving easily in water

watercolour /ˈwɔ.tɜ.ˌkʌ.lɜ/ n
Wasserfarbe Aquarell
painting
Wasserfarbe
pigment

watercourse n
Lauf Wasserlauf Flußlauf
channel through which water flows

watercraft /ˈwɔtɚkɹæft/ n
Wasserfahrzeug
a boat, ship, sea scooter, or similar vehicle
Motorwasserfahrzeug motorgetriebenes Wasserfahrzeug
any self-propelled motorized vessel

watercress /ˈwɔtəɹkɹɛs/ /ˈwɔːtəkɹɛs/ n
Bastard-Brunnenkresse
Nasturtium microphyllum
Brunnenkresse Echte Brunnenkresse Wasserkresse
Nasturtium officinale

waterdrop n
Wassertropfen
single drop of water

waterer n
Tränke
device from which animals drink

waterfall /ˈwɔtɚfɔl/ /ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/ n
Wasserfall Katarakt
flow of water over the edge of a cliff
Wasserfall Kaskade
waterfall-like outpouring

waterfowl n
Wasservogel
birds that spend most of their non-flying time on water

waterfront n
Hafenviertel
dockland district of a town

waterhole n
Wasserloch
depression in which water collects

watering can n
Gießkanne
utensil for watering plants

waterline n
Wasserlinie
line on the hull of a ship
Wasserstand
line on the land

watermark n
Wasserzeichen
translucent design impressed on paper

watermark v
mit Wasserzeichen versehen
to mark paper with a watermark

watermelon /ˈwɔtəɹˌmɛlən/ /ˈwɔːtəˌmɛlən/ n
Wassermelone
fruit
plant

watermill n
Wassermühle
mill powered by water

waterproof adj
wasserdicht wasserfest wasserundurchlässig
made or covered with material that doesn't let water in
wasserfest
unaffected by water

watershed /ˈwɔtɚʃɛd/ /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/ n
Wasserscheide
boundary between adjacent catchment basins
Wendepunkt
critical point marking a change in course or development

waterspout n
Wasserspeier
channel through which water is discharged

watertight /ˈwɑː.tɚ.taɪt/ /ˈwɔː.tə.taɪt/ adj
wasserdicht
tightly made

watertightness n
Wasserdichtheit Wasserdichtigkeit Wasserundurchlässigkeit
condition of being watertight

waterway n
Wasserstraße Fahrwasser Wasserweg
navigable body of water

waterworks n
Wasserwerk
the water supply system of a town etc., including reservoirs, pumps and pipes

watt-hour n
Wattstunde
unit of electrical energy equal to the power of one watt in use for one hour

wattle /ˈwɒtəl/ n
Flechtwerk
construction of branches and twigs
Berlocke Glöckchen
fleshy appendage on the neck of goat
Kehllappen
fold of skin hanging from the neck of birds

wave /weɪv/ n
Welle Wirbel
moving disturbance in a field
Welle Woge
moving disturbance, undulation
Wink
sideways movement of the hand
Welle
sudden unusually large amount of something
shape which alternatingly curves in opposite directions

wave /weɪv/ v
wedeln
to cause to move back and forth repeatedly
wellen
to have an undulating or wavy form
flattern schwenken wedeln wogen
to move back and forth repeatedly
ondulieren wellen
to produce waves to the hair
zuwinken
to signal with a waving movement
winken
to wave one’s hand

wave packet n
Wellenpaket
collection of waves
probability wave

wave-particle duality n
Welle-Teilchen-Dualismus
concept applying to matter and radiation

waveform n
Wellenform
physics

wavefunction /ˈweɪv.fʌŋ(k).ʃən/ n
Wellenfunktion
notion in quantum mechanics

waveguide n
Wellenleiter
a structure which guides waves

wavelength /ˈweɪvlɛŋ(k)θ/ /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋ(k)θ/ n
Wellenlänge
the length of a single cycle of a wave

wavy /ˈweɪvi/ adj
Wellenschnitt
heraldry

wax /wæks/ adj
[[Wachs|Wachs-]] wächsern Wachs
made of wax

wax /wæks/ n
Wachs
oily, water-resistant substance
Bohnerwachs Wachs
preparation containing wax, used as a polish

wax /wæks/ v
wachsen wichsen bohnern
apply wax to
zunehmen
phase of a planet
wachsen zunehmen
literary: grow
zunehmen
of the moon: appear larger each night
werden
to assume specified characteristic

wax museum n
Wachsfigurenkabinett
museum featuring statues made of wax

wax paper n
Wachspapier Ölpapier
semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating

wax tablet n
Wachstafel
tablet covered with wax

waxing /ˈwæksɪŋ/ n
Wachsen Waxing
cosmetic procedure

waxing moon n
zunehmender Mond
The moon as it progresses from a new moon to a full moon

waxwing n
Seidenschwanz
songbird of genus Bombycilla

waxwork n
Wachsfigur
a wax figure, an effigy of a famous person

waxworks n
Wachsfigurenkabinett
exhibition of waxwork figures; wax museum

waxy /ˈwæksi/ adj
wächsern Wachs wachsartig
Resembling wax in texture or appearance

way /weɪ/ n
Art Weise Methode
method or manner
Weg
road, direction, path

way in n
Eingang
entrance

way of life n
Lebensstil Lebensweise
style of living

way to go interjection
Bravo! Gut gemacht! Weiter so!
expression of congrats, encouragement or approval

way to go n
richtige Entscheidung
preferred decision
richtige Richtung
right route

way too adv
ganz sehr wahrlich
allzu
all too, much too, to a degree that is very excessive

waybill n
Frachtbrief
document that lists the final destination (and other details) of each part of a cargo

wayfarer n
Wandersmann
traveller

waylay /ˈweɪleɪ/ /ˌweɪˈleɪ/ v
auflauern
to accost or intercept unexpectedly
auflauern wegelagern
to lie in wait for and attack from ambush

wayside adj
Wegrand
situated near the side of a road

wayward /ˈweɪwɚd/ adj
eigensinnig eigenwillig launisch
given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray
ziellos
not on target
eigenwillig unberechenbar ungeraten widerspenstig
obstinate, contrary and unpredictable

we /wi/ /wiː/ pronoun
wir
the speakers, or the speaker(s) and other person(s) not being addressed (exclusive we: he or she or they and I)
the speaker(s) and the listener(s) (inclusive we: you and I)

weak /wiːk/ adj
schwach
lacking in force or ability
grammar: regular in inflection
dilute, lacking in taste or potency
physics: one of the four fundamental forces associated with nuclear decay
häßlich out uninteressant unschön
slang: bad or uncool

weak declension n
schwache Deklination
declension pattern of a weak noun

weak verb n
schwaches Verb
Translations

weak-minded adj
willensschwach
weak-willed

weak-willed adj
willensschwach
irresolute

weaken /ˈwikən/ v
schwächeln schwächen
to become weaker
schwächen abschwächen
to make weaker

weaker sex n
schwaches Geschlecht
women regarded collectively

weaker vessel n
das schwächste Werkzeug
a woman; women collectively

weakest link n
schwächstes Glied
the part of a system that is most likely to fail or cause problems

weakling /ˈwijkˈlɪŋɡ/ n
Feigling Schwächling Weichei
person of weak character
Schwächling
person of weak or even sickly physical constitution

weakly-typed adj
schwach typisiert
computing - belonging to the type system which does not enforce variable type

weakness /ˈwiːk.nəs/ n
Schwäche
condition of being weak
Schwäche Faible
special fondness

weal /wiːl/ n
Strieme
a raised, longitudinal wound, usually purple, on the surface of flesh caused by stroke of rod or whip

wealth /wɛlθ/ n
Fülle Reichtum
great amount; an abundance or plenty, usually of money
Reichtum Vermögen
riches; valuable material possessions

wealthy /ˈwɛlθ.i/ adj
reich wohlhabend
rich

wean /wiːn/ v
entwöhnen abstillen
to cease giving milk
entwöhnen
to cease to depend

weaning n
Entwöhnung

weapon /ˈwɛ.pən/ n
Waffe
instrument of attack or defense in combat

weapon of mass destruction n
Massenvernichtungswaffe
weapon causing large-scale death or destruction

weaponless adj
waffenlos
lacking a weapon

weaponry n
Bewaffnung Waffen
weapons collectively

weaponsmith n
Waffenschmied Waffenschmiedin
a person skilled at making edged weapons

wear /wɛə(ɹ)/ /wɛə/ n
Bekleidung Kleidung Mode
clothing
Verschleiß Abnutzung
damage

wear /wɛə(ɹ)/ /wɛə/ v
abnutzen
to diminish due to use
tragen anhaben
to have on (clothes)

wear down v
verschleißen
to cause physical or mental fatigue

wear one's heart on one's sleeve v
das Herz auf der Zunge tragen
to be transparent or forthright about one's emotions

wear out v
ausleiern
to deteriorate or become unusable or ineffective due to continued use, exposure, or strain

wear rose-colored glasses v
etwas durch die rosarote Brille sehen
to be excessively optimistic

wear the trousers v
die Hosen anhaben
to be the dominant partner

wearable /ˈweəɹəbl/ adj
tragbar
able to be worn

wearing /ˈwɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈwɛɹɪŋ/ adj
Tragen
intended to be worn

wearisome adj
ermüdend langweilig lästig
tedious

weary /ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪəɹi/ adj
müde
tired, fatigued
expressive of fatigue

weasel /ˈwizəl/ /ˈwiːz(ə)l/ n
Wiesel
any mammal of the genus Mustela
Wiesel Mauswiesel Hermännchen Kleinwiesel Zwergwiesel
least weasel, Mustela nivalis

weasel word n
schwammiger Begriff
A word used to qualify a statement so as to make it potentially misleading

weather /ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/ n
Wetter
state of the atmosphere
unpleasant or destructive atmospheric conditions

weather /ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/ v
überstehen
to endure an event

weather balloon n
Wetterballon
meteorological balloon

weather deck n
Oberdeck Wetterdeck
uncovered deck, deck open to weather, uppermost deck

weather forecast n
Wettervorhersage
prediction of future weather

weather forecaster n
Meteorologe Meteorologin
person who forecasts the weather

weather map n
Wetterkarte
map showing the analysis of meteorological quantities

weather report n
Wetterbericht
translations

weather satellite n
Wettersatellit
weather satellite

weather vane n
Windfahne Wetterfahne
a device showing the direction of the wind

weathercock n
Wetterfahne
weather vane

weathered adj
verwittert
worn by weather

weathering n
Verwitterung
breaking down of rocks

weatherlore n
Bauernregeln Wetterregeln
traditional knowledge or beliefs regarding the weather

weatherman n
Meteorologe Wetteransager Wetterfrosch
weather forecaster

weatherstrip n
Bodendichtung Bürstendichtung Dichtband Dichtprofil Dichtungsprofil Fugendichtband
material used to prevent cold air from entering

weatherstrip v
abdichten dichten
to apply such a strip

weave /wiːv/ n
Webart
a type or way of weaving

weave /wiːv/ v
weben
to form something by passing strands of material over and under one another
to spin a cocoon or a web

weaver /ˈwi.vɚ/ /ˈwiː.və(ɹ)/ n
Webervogel
bird in the family Ploceidae
Weber Weberin
one who weaves

web /wɛb/ n
Netz
Web
the World Wide Web (also spelled Web)

web application n
Webanwendung Webapplikation
computer application

web browser /wɛb.bɹaʊ.zə(ɹ)/ n
Browser
a computer program used to navigate the World Wide Web

web colors n
Webfarben
complete palette of colors that are displayed on the web and on the computer

web conference n
Webkonferenz
meeting, presentation or communication conducted via the World Wide Web

web hosting n
Webhosting
service

web page n
Webseite
a single page in a website

web server n
Webserver
software

webbed /ˈwɛbd/ adj
mit Schwimmhäuten
with the digits connected by a thin membrane

webbing /ˈwɛbɪŋ/ n
Gurt
A belt and shoulder harness
Gurtband
A sturdy woven fabric

webcam /ˈwɛbˌkæm/ n
Webcam
video camera viewed over a network

weber /ˈwɛbə/ /ˈwɛbɚ/ n
Weber
derived unit of magnetic flux

webhook /wɛb.hʊk/ n
WebHook
method of augmenting or altering the behavior of a Web application or a Web page using custom callbacks

webinar n
Webinar
interactive seminar conducted via the World Wide Web

website /ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/ n
Website Internetauftritt Webangebot Webauftritt Webpräsenz Internetpräsenz
a collection of pages on the World Wide Web

wed /ˈwɛd/ v
heiraten
intransitive: to take a spouse
trauen verheiraten vermählen
to join in matrimony
heiraten zum Mann nehmen zur Frau nehmen
transitive: to take as one's spouse

wedding /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ n
Hochzeit
joining of two or more parts
Hochzeit Trauung
marriage ceremony

wedding cake n
Hochzeitstorte
cake used as part of a wedding ceremony

wedding day n
Hochzeitstag

wedding dress n
Brautkleid
the clothing worn by a bride during a wedding ceremony

wedding ring n
Ehering Trauring
a ring symbolizing marriage

wedge /wɛdʒ/ n
Keil
geometry: type of five-sided polyhedron
flank of cavalry
Stück
piece of food etc.
Keil Weck
simple machine
Wedge
type of golf club

wedge /wɛdʒ/ v
einkeilen klemmen
to force into a narrow gap

wedgie /ˈwɛdʒ.i/ n
Hosenzieher
prank in which a person's underpants are pulled up sharply

wee /wiː/ adj
klein winzig
small, little

wee /wiː/ n
Pipi

wee /wiː/ v
pinkeln pissen

wee small hours n
Morgengrauen
very early morning

wee-wee n
Pipi Pimmel

wee-wee v
pinkeln

weed /wiːd/ n
Gras
slang: marijuana
Unkraut
unwanted plant

weed /wiːd/ v
jäten
to remove weeds from

weedkiller n
Herbizid Unkrautvernichtungsmittel
chemical that destroys unwanted plants

week /wik/ /wiːk/ n
Woche
period of seven days

weekday n
Wochentag Werktag
weekday

weekdays adv
werktags
On weekdays

weekend /wiːˈkɛnd/ /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ n
Wochenende
break in the working week

weekly /wiːk.li/ adj
wöchentlich
happening once a week or every week
of or relating to a week

weekly /wiːk.li/ adv
wöchentlich
every week
once every week

weekly /wiːk.li/ n
Wochenzeitschrift Wochenzeitung Wochenblatt
publication that is published once a week

weenie n
Lusche Weichei
Someone weak and unimportant

weep /wiːp/ v
weinen
to cry, shed tears

weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth n
Heulen und Zähneklappern Heulen und Zähneknirschen
consternation, worry

weeping willow n
Babylonische Trauerweide Chinesische Trauerweide Echte Trauerweide
Salix babylonica
Trauerweide
hybrids of Salix babylonica

weepy /ˈwiːpi/ adj
weinerlich
inclined to weep

weever /ˈwi.vɚ/ /ˈwiː.və/ n
Petermännchen
fish of Trachinidae

weevil /ˈwiːv(ə)l/ /ˈwiːvɪl/ n
Rüsselkäfer
beetle in the superfamily Curculionoidea

weft /wɛft/ n
Schussfäden
horizontal threads

weigh /weɪ/ v
hieven
nautical: to raise an anchor
erwägen
to consider a subject
abwägen wiegen
to determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object
wiegen wägen
to determine the weight of an object
to have a certain weight
abwiegen wiegen
to weigh out

weighbridge n
Brückenwaage Straßenfahrzeugwaage Waagenbrücke
weighing platform

weighing /ˈweɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
Wiegen
weighing

weighing machine n
Waage
a mechanical device for determing the weight of an object or person

weight /weɪt/ n
Gewicht
force due to gravity
object to make something heavier
weight for training muscles
standardized measuring weight

weight /weɪt/ v
beschweren gewichten
add weight
gewichten
in mathematics

weight gain n
Gewichtszunahme
increase in weight

weight loss n
Gewichtsverlust
reduction of body mass

weightless adj
gewichtslos
which has no weight
schwerelos
which is not being affected by gravity

weightlessness n
Schwerelosigkeit
having zero weight
experience or instance of being weightless

weightlifter n
Gewichtheber
person who uses weights

weightlifting n
Gewichtheben
sport in which competitors lift heavy weights

weighty /ˈweɪti/ adj
wichtig
heavy

weir /wɪə/ /wɪɹ/ n
Wehr
adjustable dam
Fischwehr
fence to catch fish

weird /ˈwiɚd/ /ˈwɪəd/ adj
seltsam merkwürdig bizarr eigenartig sonderbar
deviating from the normal; bizarre
seltsam merkwürdig komisch eigenartig
having an unusually strange character or behaviour
geheimnisvoll unheimlich übernatürlich
having supernatural or preternatural power

weirdo /ˈwɪədəʊ/ /ˈwɪəɹdoʊ/ n
Exzentriker Spinner
strange person

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ adj
willkommen
whose arrival is a cause of joy

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ interjection
willkommen
greeting given upon someone's arrival

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ n
Begrüßung Empfang
act of greeting someone's arrival
Begrüßung
utterance of such a greeting

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ v
willkommen heißen begrüßen
affirm or greet the arrival of someone
begrüßen gutheißen
to accept willingly

welcome back phraseologicalUnit
willkommen zurück
welcome back

weld /wɛld/ n
Färberwau Gelbkraut Färberresede Gilbkraut
herb

weld /wɛld/ v
schweißen
to join materials (especially metals) by applying heat

weldable /ˈwɛldəbl̩/ adj
schweißbar
able to be welded

welder /ˈwɛldə(ɹ)/ n
Schweißgerät
item of equipment
Schweißer Schweißerin
one who welds

welding n
Schweißen
action or process of welding

welfare /ˈwɛlˌfɛə/ /ˈwɛlˌfɛɚ/ n
Sozialhilfe Wohlfahrt
aid, provided by a government, etc.
Wohlergehen Wohlfahrt
health, safety, well-being, happiness and prosperity

welfare parasite n
Sozialparasit Sozialschmarotzer
person who is seen as living on the welfare of others

welfare state n
Wohlfahrtsstaat
country in which such a system operates
social system in which the state takes overall responsibility for the welfare of its citizens

welfare trap n
Arbeitslosigkeitsfalle
situation

well /wɛl/ adj
gut gesund
in good health

well /wɛl/ adv
gut
accurately; competently
to a significant degree
ganz gut
completely; fully

well /wɛl/ interjection
na
gut
to acknowledge a statement or situation
na naja
used in conversation to fill space
na na ja
used to introduce a statement that may be contrary to expectations

well /wɛl/ n
Brunnen Quelle
hole sunk into the ground
spring

well /wɛl/ v
quellen
to issue forth

well begun is half done proverb
frisch gewagt ist halb gewonnen
much depends on the beginning of an endeavour

well done adj
durchgebraten gut durch
well cooked

well done interjection
gut gemacht
exclamation of praise

well off adj
gut dran
being in fortunate circumstances

well-behaved adj
wohlerzogen brav artig
having good manners and acting properly

well-being n
Wohlbefinden Wohl
state of health, happiness and/or prosperity

well-brought-up adj
wohlerzogen
having good manners

well-deserved adj
wohlverdient
richly deserved

well-endowed adj
gut bestückt
having a large penis

well-formed adj
wohlgeformt
syntactically correct

well-founded adj
fundiert
based on reasoning, evidence and good judgement

well-heeled adj
betucht
rich; affluent

well-informed adj
gut informiert
furnished with knowledge

well-intentioned adj
gut gemeint
having good intentions

well-known /ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/ /ˌwɛlˈnəʊn/ adj
wohlbekannt wohl bekannt
familiar, widely known

well-meaning adj
gutmeinender
with good intentions

well-nigh [ˈwɛɫnaɪ] adv
beinahe nahezu
almost

well-ordering n
Wohlordnung
a type of total order

well-read adj
belesen
well informed and knowledgeable because of having read extensively

well-thumbed adj
zerlesen
showing signs of frequent or heavy use

well-to-do /ˌwɛltəˈdu/ adj
bemittelt
rich

well-wisher n
Wohlwünscher Wohlwünscherin
someone who extends good wishes

wellness n
Wohlbefinden
The quality or state of being in good health.

welly n
Gas
force on a pedal or increase to any fuel or power for an engine or motor

wels catfish n
Wels
Silurus glanis

welt /wɛlt/ v
falten falzen
to cause to have welts

welter /ˈwɛltə/ /ˈwɛltɚ/ n
Durcheinander Flut Fülle Unzahl Wirrwarr Woge
general confusion or muddle

welter /ˈwɛltə/ /ˈwɛltɚ/ v
schwelgen
to revel, luxuriate
wogen
to rise and fall, to tumble over, to roll
herumwälzen suhlen wälzen
to roll around; to wallow

welter-weight n
Weltergewicht
boxer

weltschmerz /ˈvɛltʃmɛːts/ n
Weltschmerz
world-weariness

wench /wɛntʃ/ n
Magd Mädel Mädchen
(archaic) girl or young woman

wench /wɛntʃ/ v
huren
to frequent prostitutes

wend /wɛnd/ v
folgen verfolgen
To direct (one's way or course); pursue one's way; proceed upon some course or way

werewolf /ˈwɛəɹwʊlf/ /ˈwɛːwʊlf/ n
Werwolf Lykanthrop Lykanthropin Mannwolf Werwölfin
wolflike human

wergeld n
Blutgeld Manngeld Wergeld
reparative payment

west /wɛst/ adj
abendländisch westlich
occidental
westlich westwärts
towards the west
westlich
western

west /wɛst/ n
Westen West
compass point

westbound adj
Richtung Westen nach Westen
which is, or will be, moving towards the west

westbound adv
Richtung Westen nach Westen
towards the west

westerly adj
westlich
to/from the west

westerly n
Westwind
wind blowing from the west

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ adj
westlich West-
pertaining to the west

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ n
Western
film or other dramatic work

western barn owl n
Baumkauz Schleiereule Waldkauz
Tyto alba furcata

western capercaillie n
Auerhuhn Birkhuhn Spielhuhn
Tetrao urogallus

western cattle egret n
Kuhreiher
Bubulcus ibis

western diamondback rattlesnake n
Texas-Klapperschlange
Crotalus atrox

western sandpiper n
Bergstrandläufer
Calidris mauri

western slaty antshrike n
Westlicher Tropfenameisenwürger
bird

westerner n
Westler Abendländer Wessi
inhabitant of Europe and the Americas

westernization n
Verwestlichung
assimilation of the western culture

westernize v
verwestlichen
make something western

westernmost adj
westlichster
farthest west

westward /ˈwɛstwəd/ /ˈwɛstwɚd/ adv
westwärts
towards the west

wet /wɛt/ adj
feucht nass
(slang) sexually aroused and thus having a moistened vulva
nass
made of liquid or moisture
of weather or a time period: rainy
nass feucht
of an object: covered with or impregnated with liquid

wet /wɛt/ v
nass werden
become wet
befeuchten durchnässen nass machen
cover or impregnate with liquid
benetzen
form an intermetallic bond
nass machen nässen
urinate accidentally in or on

wet behind the ears adj
feucht hinter den Ohren grün hinter den Ohren nicht trocken hinter den Ohren noch feucht hinter den Ohren noch grün hinter den Ohren sein noch nicht trocken hinter den Ohren
inexperienced, not seasoned

wet blanket n
Miesmacher Miesmacherin Spaßbremse Spielverderber
someone who takes the fun out of a situation or activity

wet chemical adj
nasschemisch
Relating to wet chemistry

wet dream n
feuchter Traum
figuratively
Pollution feuchter Traum
literally

wet end n
Siebpartie
section of a paper machine

wet nurse n
Amme Säugamme
woman hired to suckle another woman's child

wet one's whistle v
sich die Kehle befeuchten
to have a drink

wether /ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/ n
Mönch Ziegenbock kastrierter
castrated buck goat
Hammel Schöps
castrated ram

wetland n
Feuchtgebiet
land that is covered mostly with water, with occasional marshy and soggy areas

wetness n
Feuchte Nässe
condition of being wet

wetsuit /ˈwɛtˌs(j)ut/ n
Tauchanzug
close fitting, insulating garment

wh-question /dʌbl̩juː ˈeɪtʃ ˌkwɛst͡ʃən/ /ˈdʌbl̩juː eɪtʃ ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ n
W-Frage
question introduced by a wh-word

wh-word /ˈdʌbəljuː ˈeɪt͡ʃ ˌwɜː(ɹ)d/ n
W-Wort
interrogative word

whack /wæk/ /ʍæk/ n
Schlag
A blow, impact or slap

whack /wæk/ /ʍæk/ v
schlagen
to hit, slap or strike

whale /weɪl/ /ʍeɪl/ n
Wal Walfisch
large sea mammal

whale shark n
Walhai
Rhincodon typus

whale watching n
Walbeobachtung
observing whales in their natural habitat

whalebone n
Fischbein
horny material from fringed plates of upper jaw of baleen whale

whaler /ˈhweɪlə/ /ˈhweɪlɚ/ /ˈweɪlə/ /ˈweɪlɚ/ n
Walfänger Walfängerin
person who hunts whales

whaling /ˈweɪlɪŋ/ n
Walfang
practice of hunting whales

wharf /hwɔɹf/ /wɔɹf/ /wɔːf/ n
Kai Wharf
man-made landing place

what /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌɾ] adv
so was für wie
was für so was
such

what /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌɾ] determiner
welcher welche welches
which

what /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌɾ] interjection
was!
expression of surprise

what /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌɾ] pronoun
das der die
nonstandard relative pronoun
was
what? (interrogative pronoun)
relative pronoun: that which; those that; the thing that

what a lovely day phraseologicalUnit
was für ein schöner Tag
what a lovely day

what a pity phraseologicalUnit
schade das ist aber schade
used to express regret

what about adv
und was ist mit
used to ask someone to consider something or someone that they have apparently not considered
wie wär's mit
used to make a suggestion

what are you doing phraseologicalUnit
was machen Sie? was machst du? was tun Sie? was tust du?
what are you doing

what date is it today phraseologicalUnit
welches Datum ist heute?
what date is it today?

what day is it today phraseologicalUnit
den Wievielten haben wir heute was ist heute für ein Tag
what day is it today? (current day of the week or of the month)

what do you know phraseologicalUnit
Wer hätte das gedacht?
what a surprise

what do you mean phraseologicalUnit
was meinst du?
what do you mean?

what do you say phraseologicalUnit
wie sagt man
used to remind a child to say a polite expression

what does XX mean phraseologicalUnit
was bedeutet XX?
what does XX mean?

what for adv
wofür
For what reason; why

what goes around comes around proverb
das kommt davon die Vergangenheit holt einen immer ein man erntet, was man sät sowas kommt von sowas wie du mir, so ich dir wie man in den Wald hineinruft, so schallt es heraus
actions have consequences

what have you pronoun
und so weiter was auch immer was immer
any of several additional things

what if adv
was wenn
used to introduce suggestion

what is more adv
außerdem darüber hinaus überdies
furthermore

what is that phraseologicalUnit
was ist das
what is that?

what is your name phraseologicalUnit
was ist Ihr Name? was ist dein Name? wie heißen Sie? wie heißt du?
what is your name?

what languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
welche Sprachen sprechen Sie? welche Sprachen sprichst du?
what languages do you speak?

what number adv
wievielter
what number, which (in a numbered series)

what the fuck interjection
was zum Henker
expressing astonishment
was auch immer
expressing nonchalance

what the fuck phraseologicalUnit
was zum Scheiß? was zum Teufel?
An intensive form of what

what the heck phraseologicalUnit
was zum Kuckuck
softer form of "what the hell"

what the hell phraseologicalUnit
was zum Teufel?
an intensive form of what
scheiß drauf was soll's
why not?

what time is it phraseologicalUnit
wie spät ist es? wieviel Uhr ist es?
what is the time of day?

what would you like phraseologicalUnit
was möchten Sie?
used to ask the interlocutor what they would like to order, to buy or have a look at

what you see is what you get proverb
was du siehst, ist was du bekommst
(idiomatic, computing) the screen image resembles the printed output

what's done is done proverb
was getan ist, ist getan

what's going on interjection
was geht ab? wie geht's
an informal greeting

what's in it for me phraseologicalUnit
was hab ich davon was springt für mich dabei heraus
what are the advantages to me

what's new phraseologicalUnit
was gibt's Neues
informal greeting asking what has happened recently

what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander proverb
was dem einen recht ist, ist dem anderen billig
if something is acceptable for one person, it is acceptable for another

what's the matter phraseologicalUnit
was is passiert? was ist los?
what's wrong?

what's up phraseologicalUnit
was geht ab? was geht? was läuft? wie geht's
How are you?

what's your job phraseologicalUnit
als was arbeiten Sie? als was arbeitest du? was machen Sie beruflich? was machst du beruflich
what's your job?

what's your phone number phraseologicalUnit
Wie lautet Ihre Telefonnummer? Wie lautet deine Telefonnummer? was ist Ihre Telefonnummer? was ist deine Telefonnummer?
what's your phone number?

what's-his-name pronoun
Dingsda
A person or entity whose name one does not remember

whataboutism n
Whataboutism
propaganda technique

whatchamacallit /ˈwɒtʃəməkɔːlɪt/ /ˈʍʌtʃəməkɔlɪt/ n
Dingsda Dingsbums
any object the actual name of which the speaker does not know or cannot remember

whatever /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ determiner
was auch immer was immer
anything
Jacke wie Hose
no matter which; for any

whatever /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ interjection
egal naja
indicating the speaker does not care what someone says

whatever /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ pronoun
egal
anything

whatsoever /ˌ(h)wʌtsoʊˈɛvɚ/ /ˌwɒtsəʊˈɛvə(ɹ)/ adj
überhaupt
in any way

whatth /wɒtθ/ /wʌtθ/ n
wievielter
which ordinal number

wheat /wiːt/ /ʍiːt/ n
Weizen
grain

wheat flour n
Weizenmehl
flour from wheat

wheat germ n
Weizenkeim
embryo of the wheat kernel

wheat weevil n
Kornkrebs gemeiner Kornkäfer
species of weevils

wheatear n
Steinschmätzer
various passerine birds

wheatfield n
Weizenfeld
wheat field

wheedle /ˈwiː.dəl/ /ˈʍiː.dəl/ v
beschwatzen herumkriegen schmeicheln umschmeicheln überreden
cajole
abbetteln abheucheln abschmeicheln abschwatzen abschwätzen aus dem Kreuz leiern
obtain by guile or trickery

wheek /ʍiːk/ n
quiek
onomatopoeia to symbolize a guinea pig's squeak

wheel /wiːl/ n
Rad
a circular device facilitating movement or transportation
Steuerrad
steering device in a vessel
Felge
wheel rim

wheel /wiːl/ v
kreisen
To travel around in large circles, particularly in the air

wheel clamp n
Autokralle Kralle Parkkralle Radkralle
a device locked to the wheel of a motor car to prevent it from being driven

wheel of Fortune pn
Rad des Schicksals
Tarot card

wheelbarrow n
Schubkarre Scheibtruhe
small cart

wheelbase n
Achsabstand Achsstand Radstand
distance btw. axles

wheelchair /ˈwilˌt͡ʃɛɚ/ /ˈwiːlt͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ n
Rollstuhl Krankenfahrstuhl Fahrstuhl
chair

wheelchair user n
Rollstuhlfahrer Rollstuhlfahrerin
person who uses a wheelchair

wheeler-dealer n
Geschäftemacher Geschäftemacherin
political or commercial schemer

wheelhouse /ˈwiːlˌhaʊs/ n
Ruderhaus Steuerhaus
enclosed compartment on the deck of a vessel from which it may be navigated

wheelie /ˈ(h)wili/ /ˈ(h)wiːli/ n
Wheelie
action or stunt where a bicycle, etc., is ridden while standing only on its rear wheel or wheels

wheelset /wiːlsɛt/ n
Radsatz
A wheel and axle combination

wheeltapper n
Radklopfer
railway employee tasked with tapping the train's wheels with a hammer to detect cracks

wheelwright n
Radmacher Wagner
person who builds and repairs wheels

wheeze /ʍiːz/ n
Keuchen Röcheln Schnaufen
piping or whistling sound caused by difficult respiration

wheeze /ʍiːz/ v
giemen keuchen pfeifend atmen röcheln schnaufen schwer atmen
breathe hard

wheezy adj
engbrüstig
that wheezes

whelk /hwɛlk/ /wɛlk/ n
Wellhornschnecke
edible sea snail of the family Buccinidae

whelp /hwɛlp/ /wɛlp/ n
Welpe Welpin
young of a mammal

whelp /hwɛlp/ /wɛlp/ v
Junge werfen jungen werfen wölfen
(animals) to give birth

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ adv
wann wenn
at what time, as a direct question
at what time, as an indirect question

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ conjunction
wenn sobald
as soon as
als wann
at a time in the past
wenn wann
at such time as
wann wenn
at what time

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ n
Wann wann
the time

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ pronoun
wann wenn
what time; which time

when Hell freezes over adv
alle Jubeljahre wenn Ostern und Pfingsten auf einen Tag fallen wenn die Hölle zufriert
never

when in Rome, do as the Romans do proverb
mit den Wölfen heulen wes Brot ich ess, des Lied ich sing andere Länder, andere Sitten wenn du in Rom bist, verhalte dich wie die Römer
behave as those around do

when life gives you lemons, make lemonade proverb
wenn das Leben dir eine Zitrone gibt, mach Limonade draus wenn dir das Leben eine Zitrone gibt, mach Limonade draus
make the best out of difficult situations

when pigs fly adv
am Sankt-Nimmerleins-Tag wenn Ostern und Pfingsten auf einen Tag fallen
never, expressed by an idiom

when push comes to shove phraseologicalUnit
wenn es ernst wird wenn es hart auf hart kommt
when the pressure is on

when the cat's away proverb
ist die Katze aus dem Haus
People take advantage of the absence of authority

when the cat's away the mice will play proverb
ist die Katze aus dem Haus, tanzen die Mäuse auf dem Tisch
in the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ adv
woher
from where; from which place or source

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ conjunction
woher
von daher
conjunction

whenever /wəˈnɛvə/ /wəˈnɛvɚ/ conjunction
wann auch immer wann immer wenn
at any time that
immer wenn jedes Mal, wenn sooft
every time that

where /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ adv
wo
at or in what place
in what situation
woher
from what place
wohin
to what place

where /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ conjunction
wo woher
at or in which place
wo
legal: in the situation in which
wohin wo
to which place or situation

where /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ n
Wo wo
the place in which something happens

where /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ pronoun
wo
the place in which

where are we phraseologicalUnit
wo sind wir
where are we

where are we going phraseologicalUnit
wo gehen wir?
where are we going?

where are you phraseologicalUnit
wo bist du? wo sind Sie?
where are you?

where are you from phraseologicalUnit
woher kommen Sie ? woher kommst du ?
in which country or region were you born or raised

where are your parents phraseologicalUnit
wo sind deine Eltern?
where are your parents?

where can I find a hotel phraseologicalUnit
wo ist hier ein Hotel
where can I find a hotel

where do you live phraseologicalUnit
wo wohnen Sie? wo wohnst du?
where do you live?

where does this bus go phraseologicalUnit
wohin fährt dieser Bus?
where does this bus go

where does this train go phraseologicalUnit
wohin fährt dieser Zug?
where does this train go

where is the toilet phraseologicalUnit
wo ist die Toilette?
where is the toilet?

where there is a will there is a way /ʍɛə ˌðɛəɹ ɪz ə ˈwɪl ðɛəɹ ɪz ə ˈweɪ/ /ʍɛɚ ˌðɛɚ ɪz ə ˈwɪl ðɛɚ ɪz ə ˈweɪ/ proverb
man muss nur wollen wo ein Wille ist, ist auch ein Weg wollen heißt können
if someone wants or wills something strongly enough, a way can be found

where there's smoke, there's fire proverb
wo Rauch ist, ist auch Feuer
if there is telltale evidence of some event, the event is probably occurring

whereabouts /ˈʍɛəɹəˌbaʊts/ /ˌʍɛəɹəˈbaʊts/ n
Verbleib
location

whereafter adv
wonach worauf infolgedessen seitdem woraufhin
translation

whereas /(h)wɛɹˈæz/ /weəɹˈæz/ conjunction
während wohingegen wogegen
but in contrast; whilst on the contrary…
wobei
it being the case that…

whereby /wɛə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ adv
wodurch
by which

wherefrom adv
woher
from which

whereof /(h)wɛɹˈʌv/ /wɛəɹˈɒv/ conjunction
wovon
of what; of which; of whom

whereto adv
wohin
to what place; whither

wherever /(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/ /wɛəˈɹɛvə/ conjunction
wo immer wo auch immer
in any place, anywhere

wherewith /wɛɚˈwɪð/ /wɛɚˈwɪθ/ /wɛːˈwɪð/ /ʍɛɚˈwɪð/ /ʍɛɚˈwɪθ/ adv
womit
with which

wherewithal /ˈwɛəɹ.wɪ.ðɑl/ /ˈwɛəɹ.wɪ.ðɔl/ /ˌwɛə.wɪˈðl/ n
Geldmittel Mittel
the ability and means to accomplish some task

whet /ˈwɛt/ /ˈʍɛt/ v
wetzen
hone or rub on with some substance for the purpose of sharpening

whether /ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɛðə(ɹ)/ conjunction
ob
introducing indirect questions
if, whether or not
introducing adverbial clause; no matter whether or not

whetstone /wɛtstəʊn/ n
Wetzstein Schleifstein Abziehstein
stone used to hone tools

whew /hwjuː/ interjection
puh
an expression of amazement or surprise
puh uff
an expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension

whey /ʍeɪ/ n
Molke
liquid remaining after milk has been curdled

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ determiner
welcher welche welches
(interrogative) what, of those mentioned or implied
(relative) the one(s) that

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ pronoun
welcher welche welches
(interrogative) what one or ones
welcher der was
(relative) who, whom, what

whiff /wɪf/ n
Hauch
odour carried briefly through the air

while /waɪl/ /ʍaɪl/ conjunction
obwohl während
although
während solange
during the same time that

while /waɪl/ /ʍaɪl/ n
Weile Zeitspanne Weilchen
uncertain duration of time, a period of time

while away v
sich die Zeit vertreiben
spend time idly

while loop n
while-Schleife
section of code

whim /wɪm/ /ʍɪm/ n
Laune Grille Kaprize Marotte Verrücktheit wunderlicher Einfall
fanciful impulse

whimbrel /ˈʍɪmbɹɜl/ n
Regenbrachvogel
a large wading bird, Numenius phaeopus

whimper n
Gewimmer Wimmern
a low intermittent sob

whimper v
wimmern winseln
to cry or sob softly and intermittently

whimsical /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/ adj
drollig launenhaft launisch originell schrullig seltsam
Given to whimsy; capricious; odd; peculiar; playful; light-hearted or amusing

whimsically adv
wunderlich
in a whimsical manner

whimsy n
Launigkeit Spleenigkeit launiger Charakter
character
Grille Klamauk Laune Marotte Schrulle
idea

whinchat n
Braunkehlchen
Saxicola ruberta

whine /waɪn/ /ʍaɪn/ n
Gejammer Heulen Jammern Jaulen
a long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound

whine /waɪn/ /ʍaɪn/ v
heulen quengeln jammern jaulen
to complain or protest with a whine or as if with a whine
heulen jammern jaulen
to utter a whine

whinge /(h)wɪn(d)ʒ/ n
jammern meckern plärren
to complain or protest

whinny /ˈwɪni/ n
Wiehern
a gentle neigh

whinny /ˈwɪni/ v
wiehern
of a horse; to make a gentle neigh

whinnying n
Gewieher
gentle neighing

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ n
Peitsche Geißel
rod or rope

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ v
peitschen
by extension, to hit with any flexible object
peitschen auspeitschen anpeitschen
to hit with a whip
schlagen
to mix food in a rapid aerating fashion
to defeat
anpeitschen
to urge into action

whiplash n
Peitschenriemen
lash of a whip
Distorsion der Halswirbelsäule HWS-Distorsion HWS-Schleudertrauma Halswirbelsäulen-Distorsion Halswirbelsäulenschleudertrauma Schleudertrauma
whiplash injury

whipped cream n
Schlagsahne Schlagobers
thick cream that has had air incorporated into it by rapid beating

whippersnapper /ˈwɪpəˌsnæpə/ /ˈʍɪpəɹˌsnæpəɹ/ n
Jungspund junger Spund
young, cheeky person

whipping boy n
Prügelknabe
someone punished for the errors of others

whirl /wɜːl/ /wɝl/ /ʍɜːl/ /ʍɝl/ /ʍɪɾ(ə̯)l/ n
Wirbel Wirbeln
act of whirling
Chance Versuch
brief experiment or trial
Durcheinander Trubel
confused tumult
Durcheinander Gewirbel Schwindel Taumel
dizziness or giddiness
Strudel
rapid series of events

whirl /wɜːl/ /wɝl/ /ʍɜːl/ /ʍɝl/ /ʍɪɾ(ə̯)l/ v
wirbeln
To rotate, revolve, spin rapidly
drehen im Kreise drehen wirbeln
to make something whirl around

whirlpool /ˈwɜːlpuːl/ /ˈwɝlpul/ n
Strudel Wirbel Stromschnelle
swirling body of water

whirlwind /ˈ(h)wɜːlwɪnd/ n
Wirbelwind Wirbelsturm
a violent windstorm of limited extent characterised by an inward spiral motion of the air
Wirbelwind
figuratively: a body of objects or events sweeping violently onward

whirr /wɜː/ /wɝ/ /ʍɜː/ /ʍɝ/ v
surren
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound

whisk /(h)wɪsk/ n
Schneebesen Schaumschläger
kitchen utensil

whisker /ʍɪskə(ɹ)/ n
Haaresbreite
(colloquial) very small distance between two things
Whisker
a graphic element that shows the maxima and minima in a box plot
Barthaar Barthaare
hair of the beard
Schnurrhaar Vibrisse
long projecting hair at the sides of the mouth of a cat

whiskered adj
schnauzbärtig schnurrbärtig
Possessed of whiskers

whiskered tern n
Weißbart-Seeschwalbe
Chlidonias hybrida

whiskey /ˈwɪski/ /ˈʍɪski/ n
Whisky
alcoholic drink

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspə/ /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ n
Geflüster Flüstern Wispern
act of speaking in a quiet voice

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspə/ /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ v
flüstern wispern
to talk in a quiet voice

whispering /ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ/ n
Geflüster
Something that is whispered

whistle /wɪsl̩/ /ʍɪsl̩/ n
Pfeifen
act of whistling
Pfeife Trillerpfeife Flöte
device used to make a whistling sound
Pfiff Pfeifen
sound made by whistling
Pfeifen Pfiff
sound similar to the sound made by whistling

whistle /wɪsl̩/ /ʍɪsl̩/ v
pfeifen flöten
to produce a whistling sound

whistle in the dark v
im Dunkeln pfeifen
make a show of bravery

whistle past the graveyard v
der Angst ins Gesicht lachen die Angst weglachen gute Mine zum bösen Spiel machen zweckoptimistisch sein
to try to be cheerful in the face of one's fears

whistle-blower n
Enthüller Hinweisgeber Hinweisgeberin Skandalaufdecker Whistleblower
one who reports a problem or violation to the authorities

whistling duck n
Pfeifgans
bird of the genus Dendrocygna

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ adj
weiß weiss
bright and colourless
of or relating to Caucasians

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ n
Weiße Weißer weiß
Caucasian person
Eiweiß
albumen
Weiß Weiss weiß
color/colour
Weißling
common name for the Pieris genus of butterflies
Schnee
street name for cocaine
Lederhaut weiße Augenhaut
white of the eye

white arsenic n
Weißarsenik
arsenious acid

white as a sheet adj
kreidebleich
pale as if suffering from shock

white as snow adj
schneeweiß
very white

white blood cell n
Leukozyt weißes Blutkörperchen
cytology: a type of blood cell that is involved with an immune response

white bread n
Weissbrot Weißbrot
bread made from white flour

white bream n
Blei
European fish

white cabbage n
Weißkohl
Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. alba

white chocolate n
weiße Schokolade
food

white clover n
Kriechklee Weißklee
Trifolium repens

white coat n
Kittel weißer Kittel
white coat worn in laboratories

white coffee n
Milchkaffee
coffee with milk added

white dwarf n
Weißer Zwerg
white dwarf star

white gold n
Weißgold
A precious metal alloy consisting of gold and a platinum group metal

white goosefoot n
Weißer Gänsefuß
Chenopodium album

white hole n
Weißes Loch
singularity

white label adj
Eigenmarke No-Name-
a generically manufactured product

white lie n
Notlüge
deliberate untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result

white mustard n
Weißer Senf
Sinapis alba

white night n
weiße Nacht
night with only civil twilight

white noise n
weißes Rauschen
random signal with flat power spectral density

white oak n
Weißeiche
Quercus alba

white paper n
Weißbuch
EU document
Weißbuch Whitepaper
marketing document

white pepper n
weißer Pfeffer
Light-colored seed of pepper

white poplar n
Großzähnige Pappel
Populus grandidentata

white rhinoceros n
Breitmaulnashorn
Ceratotherium simum

white space /ˈwaɪtˌspeɪs/ n
Leerzeichen
single character or series of characters
Leerraum
white area between written characters and graphic regions on a produced page

white stork n
Weißstorch
large wading bird, Ciconia ciconia

white supremacy n
weiße Vorherrschaft Überlegenheit der Weißen
ideology

white tea n
weißer Tee
drink

white tie n
Frack Frack-Anzug
men's most formal eveningwear

white trash n
White Trash weißer Abschaum weißes Gesindel mit viel Geld
white person or people of low social status (pejorative)

white vinegar n
Essigessenz
vinegar that has been distilled

white wagtail n
Bachstelze
bird in the wagtail family

white willow n
Silber-Weide
Salix alba

white wine n
Weißwein
light coloured wine

white-bearded antshrike n
Weißbart-Ameisenwürger
passerine bird

white-bellied tit n
Weißbauch-Rußmeise Weißbauchmeise
Melaniparus albiventris

white-billed diver n
Gelbschnäbliger Eistaucher
Gavia adamsii

white-eyed gull n
Weißaugenmöwe
Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus

white-flippered penguin n
Weißflügelpinguin
Eudyptula albosignata albosignata

white-fronted goose n
Blässgans
Anser albifrons

white-haired adj
weißhaarig
having white hair

white-headed duck n
Weißkopf-Ruderente
Oxyura leucocephala

white-hot adj
weißglühend
hot enough to glow

white-knuckle adj
aufregend dramatisch erregend nervenaufreibend spannend spannungsvoll
causing fear, excitement, apprehension, suspense or nervousness

white-lipped snail n
Weißmündige Bänderschnecke
Capaea hostensis

white-naped tit n
Weißflügelmeise
Machlolophus nuchalis

white-nosed coati n
Weißrüssel-Nasenbär
Nasua narica

white-rumped sandpiper n
Weißbürzel-Strandläufer
Calidris fuscicollis

white-shouldered antshrike n
Perlschulter-Ameisenwürger
passerine bird

white-tailed deer n
Weißwedelhirsch
type of deer

white-tailed eagle n
Seeadler
Haliaeetus albicilla

white-tailed lapwing n
Weißschwanzkiebitz
Vanellus leucurus

white-throated dipper n
Wasseramsel
Cinclus cinclus

white-throated rail n
Cuvier-Ralle
bird

white-winged tern n
Weißflügel-Seeschwalbe
Chlidonias leucopterus

whitebeam /ˈwaɪtˌbim/ /ˈwaɪtˌbiːm/ n
Mehlbeere
any of various Eurasian deciduous trees of the genus Sorbus subg. Aria

whiteboard /ˈwaɪtbɔːd/ n
Tafel Weißwandtafel Whiteboard
large vertical writing area

whitefish n
Coregonen Maränen Reinanken Renken Schnäpel
fish of the genus Coregonus

whitefly n
Mottenschildlaus
Any of various Aleyrodidae

whitehead n
Komedo Mitesser
pimple

whitelist n
weiße Liste
list of people that are known

whiten /ˈ(h)waɪtn̩/ v
weißen
to make white or whiter; to bleach or blanch

whiteness /ˈwaɪtnəs/ n
Weißheit Weiße Weißsein
state of being white

whiteness studies n
Weißseinsforschung
academic discipline

whitethorn n
Weißdorn
Crataegus monogyna

whitetip reef shark n
Weißspitzen-Riffhai
Triaenodon obesus

whitewall n
Weißwandreifen
tyre with white sidewalls

whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ n
reinwaschen schönfärben
campaign to paper over unfavorable elements.
Tünche
lime and water mixture
Zu-null-Sieg
victory

whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ v
beschönigen reinwaschen schönfärben
cover errors
anstreichen weißeln weißen
paint

whither /ˈwɪðɚ/ /ˈʍɪðə/ /ˈʍɪðɚ/ adv
wohin
to which place

whiting n
Wittling Merlan
fish, Merlangius merlangus

whitish /ˈwaɪtɪʃ/ /ˈʍaɪtɪʃ/ adj
weisslich weißlich
somewhat white

whitishness n
Weisslichkeit Weißlichkeit
the quality of being whitish, somewhat white

whitlow /ˈwɪt.loʊ/ n
Panaritium
an infection

whittle /ˈwʰɪtəl/ v
schnitzen
cut or shape wood with a knife
wegschnibbeln
reduce or gradually eliminate something

whiz /wɪz/ v
zischen
to make a whirring or hissing sound

who /huː/ pronoun
der das die
who (relative pronoun)
wer
who? (interrogative pronoun)

who are you phraseologicalUnit
wer bist du? wer sind Sie?
who are you?

who are you and what have you done with someone phraseologicalUnit
Wer sind Sie und was haben Sie mit jemandem gemacht
Expression to drastic change of a person

who knows phraseologicalUnit
wer weiß?
rhetorical question: one doesn't know

who watches the watchers phraseologicalUnit
wer wird die Wächter selbst bewachen
concern about whether the law is enforced on those who enforce the law

who would have thunk it /ˈhuː wʊd həv ˈθʌŋk ɪt/ phraseologicalUnit
wer hätte das gedacht
who would have guessed it?

whoa /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ interjection
boa boah eha oha öha
expression of surprise
langsam
slow down
brr oha
stop, said to a horse

whodunit /ˌhuːˈdʌn.ɪt/ n
Krimi Kriminalroman Detektivroman
a crime novel or drama

whoever /huˈɛvə/ /huˈɛvɚ/ pronoun
wer auch immer wer immer
whatever person or persons

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ adj
ganz heil gesamt
entire

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ adv
ganz
colloquial: in entirety

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ n
Ganze
something complete

whole cloth n
frei erfunden
complete fabrication

whole milk n
Vollmilch
milk from which nothing has been removed

wholegrain n
Vollkorn
cereal grain that contains germ, endosperm, and bran

wholehearted /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː(ɹ)t.əd/ adj
herzlichst mit ganzem Herzen rückhaltlos vollen Herzens von ganzem Herzen
having no reservations; showing unconditional and enthusiastic support

wholeheartedly /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː(ɹ)t.ədli/ adv
von ganzem Herzen vollen Herzens
in a wholehearted manner; with one's whole heart; enthusiastically

wholemeal bread n
Vollkornbrot
bread

wholeness n
Ganzheit Ganzheitlichkeit Vollständigkeit
quality of being whole

wholesale adj
Großhandel
of or relating to sale in bulk or large quantity

wholesale n
Großhandel
sale of products, often in large quantities, to retailers or other merchants

wholesaler n
Großhändler
person or company that sells goods wholesale to retailers

wholesome /ˈhoʊlsəm/ adj
gesund gesundheitsförderlich gesundheitsfördernd heilsam
promoting good health, and well-being
rechtschaffen tugendhaft
promoting virtue or being virtuous
förderlich gesund
sound and healthy

whom /huːm/ pronoun
wem wer
dem den der die
relative pronoun
wem
what person or people, object of a preposition (dative)
wen
what person; object of a verb (accusative)

whoopee cushion n
Furzkissen
inflatable bag used as practical joke

whooper swan /ˈhuːpə(ɹ) swɒn/ n
Singschwan
the species of swan Cygnus cygnus

whoopie cushion n
Furzkissen

whooping cough n
Keuchhusten
a contagious disease

whopper n
Lüge Lügengeschichte enorme Lüge
outrageous lie
Mordsding Oschi
something remarkably large

whopping /ˈ(h)wɑpɪŋ/ /ˈ(h)wɒpɪŋ/ adj
enorm riesig
exceptionally great or large

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊɹ/ n
Hure Nutte Schlampe

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊɹ/ v
herumhuren prostituieren rumhuren
to prostitute oneself

whore around v
herumhuren rumhuren
to regularly copulate with people that one is not in a relationship with

whoremonger /ˈhɔɹˌmɑŋ.ɡɚ/ /ˈhɔːˌmʌŋ.ɡə/ n
Freier
frequent customer of whores
Lude Zuhälter
pimp

whorl /wɜː(ɹ)l/ n
Kringel Windung Wirbel
pattern of concentric circles.
Spinnwirtel
spindle whorl.

whorled /wɜːld/ /wɝld/ /ʍɜːld/ /ʍɝld/ adj
wirtelig
formed from whorls; having whorls

whose /huːz/ determiner
deren dessen
of which (relative)
of whom (relative)
wessen
of whom (interrogative)

whose /huːz/ pronoun
wem gehört/gehören?
(interrogative) of whom, belonging to whom

why /ʍaɪ/ adv
warum
warum wieso weshalb weswegen
for what reason

why /ʍaɪ/ interjection
na nanu
exclamation of surprise

why /ʍaɪ/ n
warum
the reason

why not adv
warum nicht wieso nicht
state one has no objection
warum nicht
why is that not true

wick /wɪk/ adj
lebendig lebhaft
Alive, lively

wick /wɪk/ n
Docht Dacht Kerzendocht
the porous cord that draws up liquid fuel for burning

wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/ adj
böse
evil or mischevous
geil genial super toll
slang: awesome

wickedness /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/ n
Bosheit
state of being wicked

wicker /ˈwɪkə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɪkɚ/ n
Flechtwerk
Weide
flexible branch or twig

wickerwork n
Flecht- Flechtwaren Flechtwerk Geflecht Korbwaren
things made of wicker

wicket /ˈwɪkɪt/ n
Schalter
service window
Pförtchen Schlupftür Törchen Türchen
small door or gate
Fensterchen
small window or other opening

wide /waɪd/ /wɑed/ adj
weit breit
having a large physical extent from side to side

wide area network n
Weitverkehrsnetz Wide Area Network
network

wide awake adj
hellwach
awake and very alert

wide berth n
gehöriger Abstand sichere Distanz sichere Entfernung
considerable or comfortable distance from a person or object

widely /ˈwaɪdli/ adv
breit
commonly, generally
entfernt
separated by a large distance

widen /ˈwaɪdən/ v
erweitern
to broaden or extend
erweitern weiten
to make wider

widespread adj
weitverbreitet
affecting a large area

widget n
Schaber
small scraping tool
Steuerelement Widget
component of a graphical user interface that the user interacts with

widow /ˈwɪ.doʊ/ /ˈwɪ.dəʊ/ n
Hurenkind
single line of type carried over to the next page
Witwe
woman whose spouse has died

widow's mite /ˈwɪdoʊz ˈmaɪt/ /ˈwɪdəʊz ˈmaɪt/ n
Scherflein
very small gift or donation

widowed adj
verwitwet
(of a previously married person) whose spouse has died

widower /ˈwɪdoʊɚ/ n
Witwer
a man whose spouse has died and who has not remarried

widowerhood n
Witwertum
The period of being a widower

widowhood n
Witwenschaft Witwentum Verwitwung Witwenstand
The period of being a widow

width /ˈwɪtθ/ n
Breite Weite
measurement of something from side to side

wield /wiːld/ v
Einfluss ausüben
to exercise authority or influence
beherrschen
to handle with skill and ease

wiener n
Würstchen

wienie n
Penis Pimmel Schniedel Schwanz
A penis

wife /waɪf/ n
Frau Ehefrau Gattin Gemahlin Weib Eheweib
married woman

wife carrying n
Frauentragen
Scandinavian sport

wife-beating question n
Fangfrage
loaded question

wifey n
Angetraute beste Ehefrau von allen bestes Stück
(informal, affectionate) wife

wig /wɪɡ/ n
Perücke
head of artificial hair

wigeon n
Pfeifente
a kind of duck

wiggle /ˈwɪɡəl/ v
schlängeln schwänzeln wackeln
to move with irregular motions

wigmaker n
Perückenmacher Perückenmacherin
person who makes wigs

wigwam /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/ n
Wigwam
a Native American dwelling

wiki /ˈwɪki/ n
Wiki
collaborative website

wikification n
Wikifizierung
the process of adding wiki syntax to text in a wiki platform

wikify /ˈwɪkifaɪ/ v
wikifizieren
to adapt (text) to a wiki

wild /waɪld/ adj
wild
not domesticated or tamed
raucous, unruly, and savage

wild animal n
Wildtier wildes Tier
animal living in a natural, undomesticated state

wild ass /waɪld ˈæs/ n
Wildesel
mammal

wild boar /ˈwaɪld ˈboɹ/ /ˈwaɪld ˈbɔː/ n
Wildschwein Bache Bacher Frischling Keiler Schwarzkittel
Sus scrofa

wild card n
Joker
special card

wild cat n
Wildkatze
undomesticated cat

wild goose n
Graugans Wildgans
species of wildlife goose

wild rice n
Wasserreis Wildreis
any species of Zizania

wild service tree n
Elsbeere
Sorbus torminalis

wild strawberry n
Walderdbeere
Fragaria vesca

wild thyme n
Quendel Feldkümmel Sandthymian
species of flowering plant in the mint family

wild turkey n
Truthahn
Meleagris gallopavo

wild-goose chase n
ein sinnloses Unterfangen fruchtloses Unterfangen
fruitless, futile pursuit

wildcard n
Platzhalter
special character

wildcat /ˈwaɪldˌkæt/ n
Wildkatze
Felis silvestris

wildcat strike n
wilder Streik
a labour strike that has not been authorized by the leaders of the union

wilderness /ˈwɪl.də.nɪs/ /ˈwɪl.dəɹ.nəs/ n
Wildnis Wüste
uncultivated tract of land

wildfire /ˈwaɪəldˌfaɪɝ/ n
Waldbrand Lauffeuer
rapidly spreading fire

wildlife /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/ n
Fauna Tierwelt
animals and plants in their natural environment

wile /waɪl/ n
Schlich
trick or stratagem

wilful /ˈwɪlfʊl/ adj
absichtlich vorsätzlich
intentional
eigensinnig eigenwillig
stubborn

will /wɪl/ n
Wille
act of choosing to do something; conscious intent or volition
Testament Letzter Wille
legal document

will /wɪl/ v
werden
indicating future action
wollen
to wish strongly

will do v
mach ich wird gemacht
affirmative yes

will o' the wisp /ˌwɪləðəˈwɪsp/ n
Irrlicht Sumpflichter
strange light

will you marry me phraseologicalUnit
willst du mich heiraten?
marriage proposal

will-less adj
willenlos
of a person, lacking volition, not exercising one's will

willful ignorance n
Ignoranz
A decision in bad faith to avoid becoming informed

willie wagtail n
Gartenfächerschwanz
bird

willing /ˈwɪlɪŋ/ adj
bereit willig gewillt willens
ready to do something that is not a matter of course

willingly /ˈwɪlɪŋli/ adv
gern gerne
of one’s own free will

willingness /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/ n
Bereitschaft Willigkeit
state of being willing

willlessness n
Willenlosigkeit
state or condition of being willless

willow /ˈwɪl.əʊ/ /ˈwɪloʊ/ n
Weide Weidenbaum
tree

willow grouse n
Moorschneehuhn
Lagopus lagopus

willow warbler n
Fitis
Phylloscopus trochilus

willowherb n
Weidenröschen
Epilobium

willpower /ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/ n
Willensstärke
strength of will

willy n
Pimmel Pullermann Schniedel
The penis

willy-nilly /ˌwɪliˈnɪli/ adv
einfach so scheinbar zufällig wahllos willkürlich
seemingly at random, haphazardly
wohl oder übel ob man will oder nicht volens nolens
whether desired or not
nolens volens ob man will oder nicht wohl oder übel
without regard for consequences or wishes of those involved

wilt /wɪlt/ v
welken
to droop

wilted adj
verwelkt
(of plants) drooping due to lack of water

wily /waɪ.liː/ adj
schlau listig gerissen
sly, cunning

wimp n
Schwächling Weichei
someone who lacks confidence

wimpy adj
feige schwach unentschlossen
feeble, indecisive, cowardly

win /wɪn/ v
gewinnen erobern
obtain (someone) by wooing
gewinnen siegen
transitive: achieve victory in
intransitive: achieve by winning

win-win adj
Doppelsieg Win-Win zum beiderseitigen Vorteil
of a situation that benefits two parties

wince /wɪns/ n
Zusammenzucken
gesture of shrinking away

wince /wɪns/ v
zusammenzucken
to flinch as if in pain

winch /wɪntʃ/ n
Winde
machine

winch /wɪntʃ/ v
winden
use a winch

wind /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈwɪnd/ n
blasen
blow air through (a wind instrument)
Wind
movement of air

wind /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈwɪnd/ v
aufziehen
to tighten a clockwork mechanism
sich schlängeln sich winden
to travel in a way that is not straight
aufwickeln
to turn coils of something around

wind back v
rückspulen zurückspulen
to wind towards the beginning

wind chime n
Windspiel
decorative tubular bells

wind chimes n
Windspiel
chime made from suspended wooden, metal, etc. tubes, bells and rods that tinkle when moved by the wind

wind farm n
Windpark
collection of wind turbines

wind horse n
Windpferd
allegory for the human soul

wind instrument n
Blasinstrument
type of musical instrument

wind power n
Windenergie
power harnessed from the wind

wind speed n
Windgeschwindigkeit
speed of the wind

wind tunnel n
Windkanal
test facility

wind turbine n
Windkraftanlage
device

wind up v
beschließen
to conclude, complete, or finish
auflösen
to dissolve a partnership or corporation and liquidate its assets
aufziehen
to tighten by winding or twisting
to play a prank, to take the mickey or mock

windbag /ˈwɪndˌbæɡ/ n
Plaudertasche Schwafler Schwaflerin Schwätzer Schwätzerin
someone who talks excessively

windbreak n
Windschutz
a sheet, stack of material, or screen used to protect people from wind

windbreaker n
Windjacke Jacke
thin outer coat

windfall /ˈwɪnd.fɑl/ n
Fallobst
fruit fallen off a tree naturally
warmer Regen
sudden large benefit

winding /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/ /ˈwɪndɪŋ/ adj
gewunden
twisting, turning or sinuous

winding tower n
Förderturm
structure supporting machinery above the entrance to an underground mineshaft

windmill /ˈwɪnd.mɪl/ n
Windmühle
machine
structure
child's toy

window /ˈwɪndoʊ/ /ˈwɪndə/ /ˈwɪndəʊ/ n
Fenster
area on a computer screen
Fenster Luke Windauge
opening for light and air
Zeitfenster Intervall Zeitraum Zeitspanne
period of time

window cleaner n
Fensterputzer Fensterputzerin
person

window frame n
Fensterrahmen
framework around a window

window screen n
Fenstergitter Fliegenschutzgitter
mesh set in a frame and covering the opening of a window

window-shopping n
Schaufensterbummel
browsing shops with no intention of buying

windowless adj
fensterlos
having no windows, especially no external windows

windowpane /ˈwɪndoʊˌpeɪn/ /ˈwɪndəʊˌpeɪn/ n
Fensterscheibe Glasscheibe Scheibe
piece of glass filling a window

windowsill /ˈwɪndoʊˌsɪl/ /ˈwɪndəʊˌsɪl/ n
Fensterbank Fensterbrett
the horizontal member protruding from the base of a window frame

windpipe n
Luftröhre Trachea
trachea

windrow /ˈwɪnd.ɹəʊ/ n
Schwade
row of cut grain or hay

windscreen washer n
Windschutzscheibenwaschanlage
device to clean windscreens

windshield n
Mikrofon-Windschutz Windschutz
cover for a microphone to exclude airy noises
Windschutzscheibe
screen located in front of a vehicle to protect from wind and weather

windshield wiper n
Scheibenwischer
device to clear a windshield

windsock n
Windsack
tube designed to indicate wind direction and relative wind speed

windsurf v
windsurfen
ride a surfboard with a sail

windsurfing n
Windsurfen
a marine sport

windward /ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪnə(ɹ)d/ adj
gegen den Wind gelegen im Wind gelegen luvwärts gelegen windwärts gelegen über dem Winde gelegen
towards the wind

windward /ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪnə(ɹ)d/ adv
gegen den Wind im Wind luvwärts windwärts über dem Winde
towards the wind

windward /ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪnə(ɹ)d/ n
Luv
towards the wind

windy /ˈwɪndi/ adj
windig
accompanied by wind
unsheltered and open to the wind

wine /waɪn/ n
Wein
alcoholic beverage made from grapes
alcoholic beverage made from other fruit or vegetables
weinrot
wine colour

wine /waɪn/ v
Wein trinken
drink wine
mit Wein traktieren
entertain with wine

wine bar n
Weinbar Weinstube
drinking establishment where only wine is served

wine bottle n
Weinflasche
bottle for holding wine

wine cellar n
Weinkeller
underground place for storing wine

wine from unpressed grapes n
Ausbruch Beerwein Vorlass Vorlauf Vorschuss Vorsprung
wine

wine glass n
Weinglas
glass vessel for drinking wine from

wine gum n
Weingummi
soft jelly lolly

wine list n
Weinkarte
list of wines available at a restaurant or bar

wine vinegar n
Weinessig
vinegar made from wine

wine-dark adj
weindunkel weinfarben
dark like wine

winebag n
Weinbeutel
bag used to carry wine

winecup n
Weinbecher
vessel from which wine is drunk

winemaking n
Vinifikation Weinherstellung
the act of making wine

winepress n
Kelter Trotte Torkel Weinkelter
device for squeezing grapes

winery /ˈwaɪnəɹi/ n
Kellerei
a place where wine is made, or a company that makes wine

wineskin n
Weinschlauch
bag for holding wine

wing /wɪŋ/ n
Tragfläche Tragflügel
air force unit
Flügel Gebäudeflügel Gebäudetrakt
extension to a main body
Flügel
fraction of a political movement
sports: position in many team sports
Kotflügel
panel of a car which encloses the wheel area
Flügel Schwinge
part of an aircraft
part of an animal

wing /wɪŋ/ v
improvisieren
to be extemporaneous

wing chair n
Ohrensessel
chair

wing mirror n
Außenspiegel Seitenspiegel
mirror on the side of a car

wing nut n
Flügelmutter
nut with wing-like projections

wingding n
Anfall
fit or spasm
Feier Fete
party

winged /wɪŋ(ɪ)d/ /wɪŋd/ adj
geflügelt
having wings

winged word n
geflügeltes Wort
well-known and attributable quotation

winghead shark n
Flügelkopf-Hammerhai
Eusphyra blochii

wingman n
Flügelmann Katschmarek
pilot partner

wingnut /ˈwɪŋˌnʌt/ n
Flügelnuss
genus Pterocarya (botany)
Spinner
odd, eccentric, and/or extreme person

wingspan n
Flügelspannweite Spannweite
the distance from left wingtip to right

wink /ˈwɪŋk/ v
zwinkern zuzwinkern
to blink with only one eye as a message, signal, or suggestion

winner /ˈwɪnə/ /ˈwɪnɚ/ n
Gewinner Sieger Siegerin Gewinnerin
one who has won or often wins

winning streak n
Glückssträhne
an uninterrupted sequence of wins

winnow /ˈwɪnoʊ/ /ˈwɪnəʊ/ v
aussortieren separieren sichten trennen
figuratively: to separate, sift, analyze, test
trennen windsichten worfeln
to separate the heavier and lighter with a current of air

wino /ˈwaɪnəʊ/ /ˈwiːnəʊ/ n
Saufbruder Saufschwester Spriti Weinsäufer Weinsäuferin Wermutpenner
alcoholic (pejorative)

winsome /ˈwɪns(ə)m/ /ˈwɪnsəm/ adj
gewinnend
charming, engaging, winning

winter /ˈwɪntə/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ [ˈwɪntʰɚ] [ˈwɪɾ̃ɚ] n
Winter Winterzeit
fourth season, marked by short days and lowest temperatures

winter /ˈwɪntə/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ [ˈwɪntʰɚ] [ˈwɪɾ̃ɚ] v
wintern
spend the winter, as in a particular place on holiday

winter coat n
Winterfell
seasonal appearance
Winterjacke Wintermantel
warm coat

winter melon n
Wachskürbis
fuzzy melon fruit

winter solstice n
Wintersonnenwende
the moment when the hemisphere is most inclined away from the sun

winter sport n
Wintersport Wintersportart
sport played on ice or snow

winter storm /ˈwɪntə(ɹ) stɔːm/ /ˈwɪntɚ stɔɹm/ n
Wintersturm
A winter storm

winter tire n
Winterreifen

winter wheat n
Winterweizen
type of wheat

wintergreen n
Scheinbeere
Gaultheria procumbens
Wintergrün
evergreen perennial of the genus Pyrola

wintertime n
Winterzeit
the season of winter

wintry /ˈwɪnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪnt(ə)ɹɪ/ adj
winterlich
suggestive or characteristic of winter; cold, stormy

wipe /waɪp/ v
löschen
erase a computer disk
wischen
remove surface substance

wipe off v
abwischen
removing by wiping

wipe out v
auslöschen vernichten
to destroy or obliterate
ausradieren auswischen
to erase

wipe the slate clean /ˌwaɪp ðə sleɪt ˈkliːn/ v
reinen Tisch machen
to make a fresh start, forgetting differences

wire /waɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈwaɪɚ/ n
Ader Draht
metal conductor that carries electricity
Draht
thin thread of metal

wire /waɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈwaɪɚ/ v
überweisen
informal: to send a message or a money value to another person through a telecommunications system

wire cutters n
Seitenschneider
hand tool

wire transfer n
Banküberweisung Überweisung
electronic transfer of funds

wired adj
verwanzt
equipped with hidden electronic eavesdropping devices
kabelgebunden
equipped with wires
verdrahted
reinforced, supported, tied or bound with wire
aufgedreht
very excited, hyper; high-strung

wireframe n
Drahtmodell
model of three-dimensional object

wireless /ˈwaɪ.ə(ɹ).ləs/ adj
drahtlos schnurlos
not having any wires
Funk Radio drahtlos
of or relating to wireless telegraphy

wireless /ˈwaɪ.ə(ɹ).ləs/ n
Radio Funk Rundfunk
radio
WLAN
wireless connectivity to a computer network

wireless network n
Drahtlosnetzwerk
a type of computer network that is not connected by cables of any kind

wiretap n
Wanze
covert connection

wiretap v
verwanzen
to install or to use such a device

wiring harness n
Kabelbaum
bundle of insulated wires

wiry adj
drahtig
thin, muscular and flexible

wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/ n
Weisheit
element of personal character
ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way
ability to know and apply spiritual truths
ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding
discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good
piece of wise advice

wisdom tooth n
Weisheitszahn
rearmost molar in humans

wise /waɪz/ adj
weise klug
showing good judgement

wise guy n
Bessewisser Naseweis Neunmalkluger Rotznase Schlaumeier
one who is insolent or flippant

wiseacre n
Besserwisser Klugscheißer Neunmalkluger
one who feigns knowledge or cleverness

wisely /ˈwaɪzli/ adv
weise
in a wise manner

wisent /ˈviːzənt/ /ˈwɪzənt/ n
Wisent
The European bison, Bison bonasus

wish /wɪʃ/ n
Wunsch
desire

wish /wɪʃ/ v
wünschen
to hope for an outcome
to bestow a thought

wish list n
Wunschliste Wunschzettel
list of desired things

wishbone n
Gabelbein
bird's bone

wishful thinking n
Wunschdenken
illusion that what one would like is true

wishing well n
Wunschbrunnen
well where wishes were thought to be granted

wishlist /ˈwɪʃlɪst/ n
Wunschliste Wunschzettel
a list of desired things

wishy-washy /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɒʃ.i/ /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɔ.ʃi/ adj
verwässert
thin or watery
Wischiwaschi
wavering or lacking in commitment, certainty, or support

wisp /wɪsp/ n
Haarbüschel Strohbündel Wisch
a small bundle, as of straw or other like substance

wispy /ˈwɪspi/ adj
dünn dürr fein
Consisting of or resembling a wisp

wisteria n
Blauregen
a genus of about ten species of woody climbing vines

wistful /ˈwɪstfəl/ adj
wehmütig
full of longing

wit /wɪt/ n
Witzbold
A person who tells funny anecdotes or jokes
Auffassungsgabe
Ability to think quickly
Witz
Spoken humour, particularly that thought of quickly
Intellekt Verstand
intellectual ability

wit /wɪt/ v
wissen
Know, be aware of

witch /wɪtʃ/ n
Hexe
derogatory: ugly or unpleasant woman
Hexe Gabelreiterin
person who uses magic

witch doctor /ˈwɪtʃ ˌdɑktɚ/ /ˈwɪtʃ ˌdɒktə/ n
Hexendoktor Hexendoktorin Medizinfrau Medizinmann
person believed to ward off witchcraft and heal through magic

witch hazel n
herbstblühende Zaubernuss virginische Zaubernuss
Hamamelis virginiana
Zaubernuss
tree of the genus Hamamelis

witch's milk n
Hexenmilch
milk secreted from the breasts of newborn babies

witch-hunt /ˈwɪtʃhʌnt/ n
Hexenjagd
campaign to punish dissident persons
persecution of persons believed to be using magic

witchcraft /ˈwɪtʃkɹæft/ n
Hexerei Hexenkunst
the practice of witches

witches' Sabbath n
Hexensabbat
supposed meeting of witches at midnight to practice sorcery or to take part in a demonic orgy

witching hour n
Geisterstunde
hour after midnight, when witches were thought to be active

with /wɘð/ /wɪi/ /wɪð/ /wɪθ/ preposition
mit gegen
against
mit
in addition to
by means of
as nourishment
expressing manner
mit bei
in support of
mit nebst
in the company of

with a grain of salt adv
mit einem Körnchen Salz
with common sense and skepticism

with a vengeance
mit aller Macht
with intense motivation

with all due respect
bei allem gebotenen Respekt bei allem nötigen Respekt mit Verlaub
phrase used before disagreeing with someone

with bated breath /wɪð ˈbeɪtɪd ˈbɹɛθ/
mit angehaltenem Atem
eagerly

with child
in der Hoffnung sein in guter Hoffnung sein
pregnant (euphemistic)

with difficulty /wɪð ˈdɪfɪkʊlti/
mit Mühe mühsam
an action which is difficult to perform

with flying colors
mit Bravour
(idiom) extremely well

with friends like these who needs enemies /wɪð fɹɛn(d)z laɪk ðiːz hu niːdz ˈɛnəmiːz/ phraseologicalUnit
mit solchen Freunden, braucht man keine Feinde
an expression indicating that one's close associates prove more adversarial than one's opponents

with one's bare hands
mit den bloßen Händen
barehandedly

with pleasure /wəð ˈpleʒ.ə/ /wɪð ˈplɛʒ.ə/ /wɪθ ˈplɛʒ.ɚ/
gerne gern
willingly, without argument

with regard to preposition
bezüglich hinsichtlich in Bezug auf
concerning

with respect
mit Verlaub
mild apology

with respect to preposition
bezüglich in Bezug auf
pertaining to

withdraw /wɪðˈdɹɔː/ v
abheben
extract (money from an account)
zurückziehen
pull back
entziehen
remove, stop providing
abziehen zurückziehen
retreat
zurücknehmen
take back

withdrawal /wɪðˈdɹɔːəl/ /wɪðˈdɹɔːɹəl/ n
Entzug
act of withdrawing
type of metabolic shock
Entnahme
receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them

withdrawn /wɪðˈdɹɔːn/ adj
verschlossen
introvert

wither /ˈwɪðə/ /ˈwɪðɚ/ v
verdorren vertrocknen verwelken welken
(intransitive) shrivel, droop, dry up
schwinden schwächer werden verkümmern
to lose vigor or power

witherite n
witherit
mineral

withers /ˈwɪð.əz/ /ˈwɪð.ɚz/ n
Widerrist
part of the back of a draft animal

witherward adj
entgegengesetzt
opposite, opposing; hostile

withhold /wɪθˈhoʊld/ /wɪθˈhəʊld/ v
einbehalten zurückhalten
to keep an object
vorenthalten zurückhalten
to keep information
vorenthalten
to retain

withholding tax n
Abgeltungssteuer Abgeltungsteuer
A withholding, a tax withheld from employees' salary and paid to the government

within /wɪðˈɪn/ /wɪˈθɪn/ preposition
innerhalb in
spatial enclosure

without /wɪθˈaʊt/ /wɪθˈʌʊt/ preposition
ohne
not having

without a doubt
zweifelsohne

without fail
unbedingt
certainly

without loss of generality
ohne Beschränkung der Allgemeinheit o. B. d. A. o. E.
without loss of generality

without prejudice
unbeschadet

withstand /wɪðˈstænd/ /wɪθˈstænd/ v
widerstehen
to resist

witless adj
geistfrei hirnlos
Without wit or understanding

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ n
Zeugnis
attestation of a fact or event
Zeuge Zeugin
one who has a personal knowledge of something
someone called to give evidence in a court

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ v
bezeugen
(transitive) to furnish proof of

witness protection n
Zeugenschutz Zeugenschutzprogramm
government program that provides new identities and protection for witnesses

witticism /ˈwɪ.tɪ.sɪz.əm/ n
Witz
witty remark

wittiness n
Witzigkeit
the quality of being witty

witty /ˈwɪti/ adj
witzig geistreich
clever; amusingly ingenious
geistreich
full of wit
witzig
possessing a strong intellect or intellectual capacity
geistreich schlagfertig
quick of mind; insightful; in possession of wits

wizard /wɪ.zɚd/ /ˈwɪ.zəd/ n
Assistent
computing: program or script used to simplify complex operations
Zauberer Magier Hexenmeister
person skilled with magic

wizardry n
Zauberei
art of a wizard; sorcery

wizened /ˈwɪzənd/ adj
runzelig schrumpelig
withered

woad n
Waid Färberwaid
Isatis tinctoria

wobble /ˈwɑbl̩/ /ˈwɒbl̩/ v
eiern
move with an uneven or rocking motion

woe /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ n
Weh Kummer Leid Jammer
grief; sorrow; misery; heavy calamity

woe is me /woʊ ɪz mi/ /wəʊ ɪz miː/ interjection
weh mir
interjection

wog /wɒɡ/ n
Kanake Ölauge
an offensive term for a dark-skinned person

woggle n
Halstuchring
Boy Scout’s neckerchief clasp or slide

wok /wɒk/ n
Wok
large round pan

wolf /wʊlf/ /wʌlf/ /ˈwʊf/ n
Wolf Meister Graubein
animal

wolf /wʊlf/ /wʌlf/ /ˈwʊf/ v
herunterschlingen
to devour

wolf cub /ˈwʊlfkʌb/ n
Wolfswelpe Wolfsjunges Wolfswelpin
young wolf

wolf down v
verschlingen
consume quickly

wolf in sheep's clothing n
Wolf im Schafspelz
a disguised danger

wolf spider n
Wolfspinne
any of several spiders of the family Lycosidae

wolf whistle n
Nachpfeifen
whistle indicating sexual interest.

wolfberry n
Bocksdorn
Lycium
Chinesischer Bocksdorn
Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense
Chinesische Wolfsbeere Gojibeere Wolfsbeere
fruit of Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense

wolffish /ˈwʊlfˌfɪʃ/ n
Seewolf
fish

wolfhound n
Wolfshund
dog

wolfpack n
Wolfsrudel
group of submarines
Rudel Wölfe Rudel von Wölfen Wolfsrudel
group of wild wolves

wolframite n
Wolframit
wolframite

wollastonite n
Wollastonit
grey inosilicate mineral

wolpertinger n
Wolperdinger Wolpertinger
fictional creature

wolverine /ˈwʊlvəˌɹiːn/ n
Vielfraß Bärenmarder
Gulo gulo

woman /ˈwʊmɘn/ /ˈwʊmən/ n
Frau Weib
adult female person

woman of the world n
Frau von Welt
worldly woman

womanhood n
Fraulichkeit
qualities considered typical for a woman
Weiblichkeit Fraulichkeit Frausein
state of being a woman
Frauen alle Frauen
women as a group

womanizer /ˈwʊmənaɪzəɹ/ n
Frauenheld Schürzenjäger Weiberheld Womanizer
habitual seducer of women

womankind n
Frauenwelt Weiberleut weibliches Geschlecht
woman, taken collectively

womanly adj
weiblich fraulich
having the characteristics of a woman

womb /wuːm/ n
Schoß Uterus Gebärmutter Mutterleib
uterus

wombat /ˈwɑmˌbæt/ /ˈwɒm.bæt/ n
Wombat
marsupial

women's shelter n
Frauenhaus
temporary refuge for women

women's studies n
Frauenforschung Frauenstudien Frauenstudium
academic field

womenfolk n
Frauensleute Weibervolk Weibsleute
women collectively

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ n
Wunder Mirakel
something that causes amazement or awe, a marvel

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ v
wundern
to be affected with surprise
sich fragen
to ponder about something

wonder of the world n
Weltwunder
something remarkable in the world

wonderful /ˈwʌn.də.fl/ /ˈwʌn.dɚ.fl̩/ adj
wunderbar wundervoll
excellent, extremely impressive

wonderfully /wʌn.də(ɹ).fli/ adv
wunderbar
to an extent inspiring wonder

wonderland n
Wunderland
Imaginary or real place full of wonder or marvels

wondrous /ˈwʌndɹəs/ adj
erstaunlich verwunderlich wundersam
amazing, inspiring awe

wone /woʊn/ /wəʊn/ v
wohnen
to live, reside, stay

wonk n
Streber Streberin
overly studious person

wont /wɑnt/ /wəʊnt/ adj
gewohnt
accustomed or apt

wont /wɑnt/ /wəʊnt/ n
Gewohnheit
habitual way of doing things

wonton /ˈwɑntɑn/ /ˈwɒntɒn/ n
Huntun Wan Tan Wantan Wonton
Chinese dumpling

woo /wuː/ v
den Hof machen umwerben
to endeavor to gain someone's affection

wood /wʊd/ n
Brennholz Feuerholz
firewood
Latte
slang: an erection
Holz
substance
type of golf club
Holz Holzart
wood from a particular species
Waldland Waldung
woodland

wood /wʊd/ v
aufforsten
to cover or plant with trees

wood anemone n
Buschwindröschen
Anemone nemorosa

wood carving n
Holzschnitzerei
art

wood cudweed n
Wald-Ruhrkraut
Gnaphalium sylvaticum

wood duck n
Brautente
A colorful North American duck, Aix sponsa, that nests in hollow trees.

wood ear n
Judasohr
black fungus

wood engraving n
Holzriss Holzstich
detailed variation of woodcut

wood mouse n
Waldmaus
European rodent

wood pigeon n
Ringeltaube Holztaube
Columba palumbus

wood pulp n
Holzschliff
pulp from trees used to make paper

wood sandpiper n
Bruchwasserläufer
Tringa stagnatilis

wood screw n
Holzschraube
a screw designed for a wood

wood sorrel /ˈwʊdˌsɒɹəl/ n
Waldsauerklee
a white-flowered woodland plant, Oxalis acetosella
Sauerklee
any of several other species of the genus Oxalis

wood warbler n
Waldlaubsänger
Phylloscopus sibilatrix

woodblock printing n
Blockdruck
technique for printing text, images or patterns

woodcarver n
Holzschnitzer Schnitzer
a person who is skilled at woodcarving

woodchip n
Holzhackschnitzel Holzschnitzel Holzspan
chip of wood
Holzfaser
fibre of wood

woodchuck /ˈwʊd.tʃʌk/ n
Waldmurmeltier
rodent of the family Sciuridae

woodcock /ˈwʊd.kɒk/ n
Waldschnepfe
wading bird in the genus Scolopax

woodcut n
Holzschneidekunst Holzschnitt Xylografie Xylographie
method of printmaking
Holzschnitt
print

woodcutter n
Xylograph Formschneider
person who makes woodcuts

wooded /ˈwʊdɪd/ adj
baumreich bewaldet
covered with trees

wooden /ˈwʊdən/ adj
hölzern
figuratively
hölzern Holz-
made of wood

wooden spoon n
rote Laterne
prize for coming last in a competition
Holzlöffel Kochlöffel
spoon made from wood

woodland /ˈwʊd.lənd/ adj
Wald
of or pertaining to a creature or object existing in a woodland

woodland /ˈwʊd.lənd/ n
Forst Wald Waldland Waldung
land covered with woody vegetation

woodlark n
Heidelerche
Lullula arborea

woodlouse /ˈwʊd.ˌlaʊs/ n
Landassel Assel
any species of suborder Oniscidea

woodpecker /ˈwʊdpɛkə/ /ˈwʊdˌpɛkɚ/ n
Specht
bird in Picinae

woodruff /ˈwʊdɹʌf/ n
Waldmeister
herb

woodwind instrument n
Holzblasinstrument
musical instrument

woodwork n
Schreinerei Tischlerei
a woodworking shop or factory
Holzverarbeitung
handiwork of wood
Holzarbeit
wood product
Tischlerei
working with wood

woodworker n
Schreiner Tischler
a person skilled at woodworking

woodworm n
Holzwurm
larvae that bore into wood

woody /ˈwʊdi/ adj
bewaldet waldig
covered in woods
verholzt
lignified
holzig
non-herbaceous

woodyard n
Holzplatz
yard where wood is stored and processed

wooer /ˈwu.ɚ/ /ˈwuː.ə/ n
Verehrer Bewerber Freier Liebeswerber
someone who woos or courts

woof /wʊf/ n
Schußfaden
set of yarns placed crosswise in a loom
wau wuff rawau
sound of a dog

woofer /ˈwʊfɚ/ n
Bass Basslautsprecher
low-frequency audio speaker

wool /wʊl/ n
Wolle
hair of sheep, etc.
cloth or yarn

woolen /ˈwʊlən/ adj
wollen Woll-
made of wool

woolen /ˈwʊlən/ n
Wollware
item of clothing made from wool

woolgathering n
Tagträumerei
Indulgence in daydreams

woolly /ˈwʊli/ adj
lose schwammig wollartig wollig zottig
having a thick, soft texture, as if made of wool
wollen Woll-
made of wool
blumig verklärt wolkig
of thinking, principles, etc, based on emotion rather than logic
schwammig unkonkret unscharf vage verschwommen
unclear, fuzzy, hazy, cloudy

woolly bear n
Haarraupe behaarte Raupe haarige Raupe
hairy caterpillar
Bärenspinnerraupe
larva of a moth of the family Arctiidae

woolly rhinoceros n
Wollnashorn

woozy /ˈwuːzi/ adj
benebelt
queasy, dizzy, or disoriented

wop /wɒp/ n
Itaka Itaker Itakerin Katzelmacher Katzelmacherin Spaghettifresser
person of Italian descent

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ n
Ehrenwort Wort
promise
Wort
unit of language
the word of God
something which has been said
computing: fixed-size group of bits handled as a unit

word formation n
Wortbildung
formation of new words

word of honor n
Wort der Ehre
a promise, or a pledge of one's good faith

word of mouth n
Mundpropaganda Mund-zu-Mund-Propaganda
verbal means of passing of information

word order n
Wortfolge Wortstellung
order of syntactic constituents

word processor n
Textverarbeitungsprogramm
software

word search n
Wörtersuchspiel
a word game

word-for-word adj
wortwörtlich
Using exactly the same words as were originally used

wording n
Formulierung Wortlaut
choice of words

wordlist n
Wortliste Wörterliste
collection of all words from a particular source

wordplay n
Wortspiel

wordy /ˈwɝdi/ adj
weitschweifig wortreich langatmig
using an excessive number of words

work /wəik/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ [wɔːk] n
Arbeit Werk
labour, employment, occupation, job
effort expended on a particular task
place where one is employed
measure of energy expended in moving an object
result of a particular manner of production
Werk Arbeit
literary, artistic, or intellectual production
Arbeit
thermodynamics: energy in transit between one form or repository and another

work /wəik/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ [wɔːk] v
funktionieren wirken
function correctly
arbeiten
to do a specific task
shape, form, or improve a material

work ethic n
Arbeitsmoral
value that one ought to work hard at one's job or duties
tendency to work hard at one's job or duties

work experience n
Praktikum
short unpaid period of time at a workplace

work function n
Ablösearbeit Auslösearbeit Austrittsarbeit
The minimum energy needed to remove an electron from the surface of a material

work hardening n
Kaltumformung
repeated plastic deformation of a material

work in progress n
in Bearbeitung laufende Arbeiten
work

work life n
Arbeitsleben
part of life spent at work

work of art n
Kunstwerk
product of the fine arts
something beautiful or exquisite

work one's butt off v
sich den Arsch aufreißen
to work excessively

work out /ˌwəːk ˈaʊt/ /ˌwɚk ˈaʊt/ v
ausarbeiten
to conclude with the correct solution
trainieren
to habitually exercise rigorously
Erfolg haben gelingen
to succeed

work permit n
Arbeitserlaubnis
authorization to work in a foreign country

work wonders v
Wunder tun Wunder wirken

work-life balance n
Work-Life-Balance
working time

work-to-rule n
Dienst nach Vorschrift
labor protest in which the minimum work is carried out

workable adj
brauchbar funktionsfähig machbar praktikabel umsetzbar
capable of functioning

workaday adj
Alltag alltäglich
mundane or commonplace
Alltag
suitable for everyday use

workaholic n
Arbeitssüchtige Arbeitssüchtiger Arbeitstier
person

workaround /ˈwɜːk.əɹaʊnd/ n
Workaround
(computing) a procedure or a temporary fix

workbench n
Werkbank Arbeitstisch
sturdy table

workbook n
Arbeitsbuch
book used by a student

worker /ˈwɜː.kə/ /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ n
Arbeiterin Arbeitsameise Arbeitsbiene Arbeitstermite Arbeitswespe
insect
Arbeiter Arbeiterin Angestellte Angestellter Arbeitnehmer Arbeitnehmerin
person who performs labor

worker bee n
Arbeiterin
sterile bee

workers of the world, unite phraseologicalUnit
Proletarier aller Länder, vereinigt euch!
workers of the world, unite

workflow n
Arbeitsablauf
A process or procedure by which tasks are completed
The rate at which a flow of work takes place

workforce n
Arbeitskraft Belegschaft
workers employed by an organization

workhorse n
Arbeitspferd
a horse used primarily for work
Arbeitstier
anyone that does a lot of work

working /ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈwɝkɪŋ/ n
Ansatz
method of operation

working animal n
Arbeitstier
animal kept for work

working class n
Arbeiterklasse
social class doing physical work

working conditions n
Arbeitsbedingungen
environment in which one works

working day n
Arbeitstag Werktag
day of a week in which work is done

working dog n
Arbeitshund
type of dog breed

working hypothesis n
Arbeitshypothese
hypothesis that is unverified yet tentatively chosen

working life n
Arbeitsleben Erwerbsleben
period spent in employment

working time n
Arbeitszeit
law: time spent at occupational labor

working title n
Arbeitstitel
a temporary name

workload n
Arbeitsbelastung
The amount of work assigned to a particular worker, normally in a specified time period

workout /ˈwəːk.aʊt/ /ˈwɚk.aʊt/ n
Fitnesstraining Training Workout
an exercise session; a period of physical exercise

workpiece n
Werkstück
The material or partially finished piece on which a tool operates.

workplace n
Arbeitsplatz
place where someone works

workroom n
Arbeitszimmer
A room where work is done

works /wɜːks/ /wɝks/ n
Arbeiten
plural form of work (in its countable senses)

works council n
Betriebsrat
organization

workshop /ˈwɜːk.ʃɒp/ /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/ n
Workshop
intensive course of education
academic conference
Werkstatt
small manufacturing room

workshy adj
arbeitsscheu
disinclined to work

workspace n
Arbeitsbereich Arbeitsfläche
area allocated for someone to work in
Arbeitsbereich
computing: A file (or system of files) in which related software and data can be manipulated

workstation n
Arbeitsplatz
area for single worker
Workstation
powerful desktop computer

worktop n
Arbeitsfläche
kitchen work surface

workwear /ˈwɜːkwɛə/ /ˈwɝkwɛɹ/ n
Arbeitskleidung Berufsbekleidung Berufskleidung
clothes designed to be worn while working

workweek n
Arbeitswoche
range of days of the week

world /wɜːld/ /wɝːld/ /wɵːld/ n
Welt
human collective existence
the universe
inhabited planet
individual or group perspective or social setting
Welt Erde
the Earth

world champion n
Weltmeister Weltmeisterin
winner of world cup or world championship

world clock n
Weltzeituhr
clock

world cup n
WM Weltmeisterschaft
event; competition

world language n
Weltsprache
language spoken internationally

world line n
Weltlinie
path in spacetime

world music n
Weltmusik

world order n
Weltordnung
structure that manages the world's stability

world peace n
Weltfrieden
ideology of universal global understanding and nonviolence

world power n
Weltmacht
nation which influences world affairs

world record n
Weltrekord
the world's best score or time

world war n
Weltkrieg
a war involving the major nations of the world

world's oldest profession n
ältestes Gewerbe der Welt
euphemism for prostitution

world-famous adj
weltberühmt weltbekannt
renowned in many parts of the world

worldbuilding n
Weltenbau
act or process of building of a fictional world

worldly /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/ adj
weltlich
concerned with the human, earthly or physical rather than spiritual
concerned with the secular rather than sacred
weltgewandt weltmännisch
versed in the ways of the world

worldly-wise adj
weltklug
experienced in the ways of the world

worldview n
Weltanschauung
general philosophy or view of life
Weltanschauung Weltbild
personal view of the world
Weltbild
totality of one's beliefs about reality

worldwide adj
weltweit
affecting every place in the world

worldwide adv
weltweit
throughout the world

worm /wɜːm/ /wɝm/ n
Wurm
animal
self-replicating program
elender Wurm Wurm
contemptible being
Lindwurm
dragon or mythological serpent
Gewinde
something helical, especially the thread of a screw

worm /wɜːm/ /wɝm/ v
Würmer aus der Nase ziehen einem alles aus der Nase ziehen etwas aus der Nase ziehen
to get information that someone is reluctant to give

worm-eaten adj
madig wurmstichig
eaten by worms, especially having a worm inside

wormhole n
Wurmloch
a hole burrowed by a worm
a shortcut between distant parts of space

worminess n
Wurmigkeit
quality of being wormy

wormwood /ˈwə(ɹ)m.wʊd/ n
Wermut
Artemisia absinthium

wormy adj
wurmig
infested with worms

worn /wo(ː)ɹn/ /woən/ /wɔɹn/ /wɔːn/ v
getragen
past participle of wear

worn out adj
abgenutzt
damaged and useless due to hard or continued use
erschöpft schlapp
exhausted from exertion

worried /ˈwʌɹid/ adj
besorgt
thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen

worrisome /ˈwʌɹisəm/ [ˈwɜː(ə)səm] adj
besorgniserregend
causing worry; perturbing or vexing

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ n
Sorge
strong feeling of anxiety

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ v
besorgt sein sich Sorgen machen
be troubled
besorgen
disturb the peace of mind of

worrying /ˈwʌɹijˌɪŋ/ adj
beunruhigend
inducing worry

worrywart /ˈwɝ.iˌwɔɹt/ /ˈwʌɹ.iˌwɔɹt/ /ˈwʌɹ.ɪˌwɔːt/ n
Schwarzmaler Schwarzseher
person who worries excessively

worse /wɜːs/ /wɝs/ [wəɪs] adj
schlechter schlimmer ärger
comparative form of bad

worse /wɜːs/ /wɝs/ [wəɪs] adv
schlechter schlimmer
comparative of badly

worsen v
verschlechtern verschlimmern
verschlechtern sich verschlechtern
intransitive: get worse
verschlechtern
transitive: make worse

worship /ˈwɜː.ʃɪp/ /ˈwɝ.ʃɪp/ n
Anbetung Verehrung
devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object
the ardent love of a person
Anbetung Gottesdienst Verehrung
the religious ceremonies that express this devotion

worship /ˈwɜː.ʃɪp/ /ˈwɝ.ʃɪp/ v
anbeten verehren
to honor and adore, especially as a deity

worshipper n
Anbeter Anbeterin
person who worships

worst /wɜːst/ /wɝst/ adj
schlechteste schlechtester schlimmste schlimmster
most inferior

worst case scenario n
größter anzunehmender Unfall
Situation which could not be any worse

worst comes to worst adv
alle Stricke reißen es kommt zum Schlimmsten es kommt zum Äußersten schlimmstenfalls
if a bad situation develops

worsted /ˈwəː.stɪd/ /ˈwɝ.stɪd/ /ˈwʊs.tɪd/ n
Kammgarn
yarn made from wool

wort /wɜːt/ /wɝt/ n
Würze
liquid extract

worth /wɜːθ/ /wɝθ/ adj
lohnen verdienen
deserving of
Wert
equal in value to
making a fair equivalent of

worth /wɜːθ/ /wɝθ/ n
Wert
value

worthless /ˈwɜːθləs/ /ˈwɝθləs/ adj
wertlos
not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential

worthwhile /wɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/ /wɜː(ɹ)θˈʍaɪl/ adj
lohnend sinnvoll wertvoll
good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on

worthy /ˈwɜːði/ /ˈwɝði/ adj
würdig
having worth, merit}} or value

would like v
möchten
intransitive
transitive

would not throw someone out of bed phraseologicalUnit
würde jemanden nicht von der Bettkante stoßen
one finds a person sexually attractive

would-be adj
möchtegern pseudo-
attempting or desiring something

woulda, coulda, shoulda phraseologicalUnit
hätte, hätte, Fahrradkette
expression of dismissiveness

wouldn't hurt a fly v
keiner Fliege etwas zuleide tun können
is of very gentle nature (idiom)

wound /waʊnd/ /wund/ /wuːnd/ n
Wunde Verletzung
injury
Verletzung
something that offends a person’s feelings

wound /waʊnd/ /wund/ /wuːnd/ v
verletzen
hurt (someone's feelings)
verletzen verwunden
hurt or injure

wounded /ˈwuːndɪd/ adj
verwundet
suffering from a wound

woundwort n
Berufkraut Berufskraut Wundkraut
any of several plants formerly used for wounds
Berufkraut Berufskraut Gliedkraut Heilziest Rossnessel Wundkraut
genus Stachys

woven /ˈwoʊvən/ /ˈwəʊvən/ adj
gewoben
fabricated by weaving

wow /waʊ̯/ interjection
boah wow
amazement
Junge! Mensch! boah! toll!
excitement

wow /waʊ̯/ v
beeindrucken begeistern versetzen
to amaze or awe

wrack /ɹæk/ n
Wrack
archaic, except in dialects: ruin, destruction
the remains, a wreck

wrangle /ˈɹæŋ.ɡəl/ n
Rangelei Streit
act of wrangling

wrangle /ˈɹæŋ.ɡəl/ v
rangeln streiten
to bicker
rangeln
to embroil, quarrel
treiben
to herd livestock

wrap /ɹæp/ n
Schal Umhang
garment

wrap /ɹæp/ v
umhüllen einpacken einwickeln hüllen wickeln
to enclose completely in fabric, paper, etc

wrap around one's little finger v
um den Finger wickeln um den kleinen Finger wickeln
to successfully control or influence

wrap up v
zum Abschluss bringen zusammenfassen
To finish off a task completely
einpacken einhüllen eintüten packen umhüllen verpacken
To fold and secure something to be the cover or protection

wrapper /ˈɹapɚ/ n
Wrapper-Klasse
(computing) A construct that serves to mediate access to another object.
Verpackung Umschlag
something that is wrapped around something else as a cover or protection

wrapping paper n
Geschenkpapier Packpapier
paper used for wrapping parcels or presents

wrasse /ɹæs/ n
Lippfisch
Fish

wrath /ɹæθ/ /ɹɒθ/ n
Zorn Wut
great anger
Vergeltung
punishment as a revenge

wreak /ɹiːk/ v
verursachen anrichten auslassen
to cause or inflict causing injury
rächen
to take vengeance

wreak havoc /ɹiːk ˈhæv.ək/ v
Chaos anrichten Verwüstung verursachen
To cause damage, disruption, or destruction

wreath /ɹiːθ/ n
Wulst Helmwulst
heraldry: support of a crest
Kranz Gebinde
ornamental circular band

wreck /ˈɹɛk/ n
Zusammenstoß
collision
Wrack
remains
Wrack Schrott Schrotthaufen Schrottkiste
ruined object or person

wreckage n
Trümmer
something wrecked

wreckfish n
Wrackbarsche
perciform marine fish of the family Polyprionidae

wrecking ball n
Abrissbirne
heavy steel ball used for demolition

wren /ɹɛn/ n
Zaunkönig
bird of family Troglodytidae

wrench /ɹɛnt͡ʃ̩̩/ n
Schraubenschlüssel Schlüssel
hand tool
Abschiedsschmerz Stich ins Herz
violent emotional change caused by separation
Drehbewegung
violent twisting movement

wrench /ɹɛnt͡ʃ̩̩/ v
drehen
to pull or twist
verrenken
to sprain a joint

wrencher n
Schrauber
one who wrenches

wrest /ɹɛst/ v
entreißen
to obtain by pulling or violent force

wrestle /ˈɹɛ.səl/ v
ringen
to contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw

wrestler n
Ringer
person who wrestles

wrestling n
Ringen Ringkampf
sport

wretch /ɹɛtʃ/ n
Loser Tropf armer Schlucker armer Teufel armes Schwein armseliger Wicht
unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person
elender Wicht
unpleasant, annoying person

wretched /ɹɛtʃt/ /ˈɹɛtʃɪd/ adj
miserabel sehr schlecht
very miserable
wertlos
worthless

wriggle v
schlängeln sich winden zappeln
to twist one's body and move the limbs

wring /ɹɪŋ/ v
auswringen wringen
to squeeze or twist tightly so that liquid is forced out

wrinkle n
Problem
fault, imperfection or bug
Falte
furrow in a smooth surface
Falte Runzel
line or crease in the skin

wrinkle v
altern runzelig werden
to develop irreversibly wrinkles; to age
zerknittern runzeln
to make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles
schrumpeln verschrumpeln
to pucker or become uneven or irregular

wrinkle-free adj
faltenfrei faltenlos knitterfrei
without wrinkles

wrinkled adj
faltig
having many wrinkles

wrinkly adj
faltig
having wrinkles

wrist /ɹɪst/ n
Handgelenk
wrist

wristband /ˈɹɪs(t)ˌbænd/ n
Armband
a band that supports a wristwatch
a strip of material worn around the wrist, e.g. to absorb perspiration, especially in sports
Manschette Armband
the cuff of a sleeve that wraps around the wrist

wristwatch n
Armbanduhr
watch worn on the wrist

writ /ɹɪt/ n
Erlaß Gerichtsurkunde Verfügung Zwangsbefehl
a written order

write /ɹaɪt/ v
schreiben beschreiben brennen
record (data)
schreiben dichten texten
to be an author
schreiben verfassen dichten texten
to be the author of
schreiben
to form letters, etc.
to send a letter to

write down v
abschreiben
to make a downward adjustment in the value of an asset
aufschreiben
to set something down in writing

write out v
ausschreiben
to write at full length

writeback n
Zurückschreiben
data storage operation

writedown n
Abschreibung
adjustment; precise amount adjusted by an act of writing down an asset

writer /ˈɹaɪ.tə/ /ˈɹaɪ.təɹ/ n
Schriftsteller Schriftstellerin Autor Schreiber Autorin Schreiberin
person who writes; an author

writer's block n
Schreibblockade
the temporary inability to write

writer's cramp n
Cheirospasmus Graphospasmus Schreibkrampf
cramp in the writing hand

writhe /ɹaɪð/ v
krümmen winden
to twist or contort the body

writhing adj
gekrümmt
Bended in twisting struggle

writing /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/ n
Schrift-
made for or used in writing
Schrift Schreiben
process of representing a language
Schrift Schriftstück
something written
Schrift Arbeit Werk
work of an author
Schrift
written letters or symbols

writing as separate words n
Getrenntschreibung
writing an expression with spaces

writing desk n
Schreibtisch Schreibpult
desk

writing pad n
Heft
Collection of blank pages of writing paper

writing paper n
Schreibpapier
paper for writing on

written /ˈɹɪtn̩/ adj
geschrieben schriftlich
of, relating or characteristic of writing

wrong /ɹɒŋ/ /ɹɔŋ/ adj
schlecht unfair ungerecht unrecht
immoral
falsch verkehrt
incorrect

wrong number n
falsche Nummer
A call with a mistake in the number dialled

wrong-way driver n
Falschfahrer Geisterfahrer Falschfahrerin Geisterfahrerin

wrongdoing n
Fehlverhalten
violation of standards

wrongly /ˈɹɒŋli/ /ˈɹɔŋli/ adv
fälschlicherweise
incorrectly; by error

wrought /ˈɹɔt/ /ˈɹɔːt/ adj
bearbeitet gefertigt gehämmert getrieben
Having been worked or prepared somehow

wrought iron n
Schmiedeeisen
form of iron that is not cast

wrought-iron adj
schmiedeeisern
made from wrought iron

wrung /ˈɹʌŋ/ v
gewrungen
past participle of wring
wrang
past tense of wring

wry /ɹaɪ/ adj
verdreht
contorted
sarkastisch ironisch
dryly humorous
gewunden verdreht
twisted

wryneck /ˈɹaɪnɛk/ n
Wendehals
either of two small woodpeckers, Jynx torquilla and Jynx ruficollis

wulfenite n
Wulfenit
a mineral, lead molybdate

wunderkind /ˈvʊn.də.kɪnd/ /ˈvʊn.dɚ.kɪnt/ n
Wunderkind
highly talented individual who is successful at a young age

wurst /wɜːst/ /wɝst/ n
Wurst
German- or Austrian-style sausage

wurtzite n
Wurtzit
zinc iron sulfide mineral

wushu /ˈwuːˈʃuː/ n
Wushu
martial art

wuss /wʊs/ n
Feigling Lulu Memme Schlappschwanz Schwächling Waschlappen
weak, ineffectual person

wuther v
düsen rauschen schwirren zischen
To make a rushing sound; to whizz

wye /waɪ/ n
Ypsilon Y grec
name of the letter Y, y

wyvern /ˈwaɪvə(ɹ)n/ n
Lindwurm
mythical dragon-like creature

wüstite n
Wüstit
a mineral, iron(II) oxide

x-axis n
X-Achse
axis drawn from left to right

xanthine n
Xanthin
group of alkaloids, including caffeine

xanthogenate n
Xanthogenat
xanthate

xebec /ˈzibɛk/ /ˈziːbɛk/ n
Schebecke Chebeke
transport ship

xeno- prefix
fremd-
having to do with foreigners
relating to strangers or strangeness

xenoanthropology n
Xenoanthropologie
xenology dealing with extraterrestrial cultures

xenobiology /ˈziːnoʊbaɪˌɑːlədʒi/ /ˌzɛnəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/ n
Xenobiologie
speculative biology of extraterrestrial life

xenocide n
Xenozid
genocide of entire alien species

xenodochium /ˌzɛn.oʊˈdoʊ.ki.əm/ /ˌzɛn.əʊˈdəʊ.ki.əm/ n
Xenodochion
room in a monastery

xenoglossy /ˌziːnəˈɡlɒsi/ n
Xenoglossie
knowledge of a language one has never learned

xenolith n
Xenolith
geology: any piece of rock having a different origin to that of the igneous rock in which it is found

xenon /zenɔn/ /zinən/ /zɪinɔn/ /ˈzinɑn/ /ˈziːnɒn/ n
Xenon
chemical element

xenophilia n
Xenophilie
attraction or love for foreign people, manners or culture

xenophobe /ˈzinəfoʊb/ /ˈzɛnəfəʊb/ n
Ausländerfeind Ausländerfeindin Fremdenfeind Fremdenfeindin Fremdenhasser Fremdenhasserin
hater of foreigners

xenophobia /zinəˈfoʊbiə/ /zɛnəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
Xenophobie Fremdenfeindlichkeit Fremdenhass
a pathological fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners

xenophobic adj
xenophobisch
exhibiting or characterised by xenophobia

xenotime n
Xenotim
a yellow-brown mineral

xenotransplantation n
Xenotransplantation
transplantation between species

xenozoology n
Xenozoologie
xenology dealing with extraterrestrial cultures

xero- prefix
xero-
dryness

xerophthalmia n
Xerophthalmie
condition

xerox /ˈziː(ə)ɹ.ɑks/ /ˈzɛ.ɹɒks/ v
fotokopieren
to make photocopies

xerox copy n
Xerokopie
photocopy

xi /ksaɪ/ n
Xi
Greek letter

xiangqi n
Xiangqi chinesisches Schach
variant of chess

xingshu n
Semikursivschrift
running script in Chinese calligraphy

xoanon /ˈzoʊ.ə.nɑn/ /ˈzəʊ.ə.nɒn/ n
Xoanon
wooden statue used as a cult image in Ancient Greece

xor /ɛks ˈɔː(ɹ)/ n
Exklusiv oder
exclusive OR

xylem /ˈzaɪ.ləm/ n
Xylem
a vascular tissue in land plants

xylene /ˈzaɪliːn/ n
Xylol Dimethylbenzen Xylen
di-methyl-benzene

xylitol n
Xylitol
an alcohol

xylographer n
Hotzschneider Xylograf Xylograph Hotzschneiderin Xylografin Xylographin
person

xylometer n
Xylometer
instrument to determine specific gravity of wood

xylophone /ˈzaɪ.lə.ˌfəʊn/ /ˈzaɪləˌfoʊn/ n
Xylophon
musical instrument

xylose n
Xylose
wood sugar

xyster /ˈzɪst.ɹ̩/ n
Knochenschaber Raspatorium
surgical instrument

y'all /jɑl/ pronoun
Ihr
plural of you

y-axis n
Y-Achse
axis on a graph that is usually drawn from bottom to top

yacht /jɑt/ /jɒt/ n
Jacht Yacht
slick and light ship
any private noncommercial vessel

yachtsman n
Segler
man who sails a yacht

yachtswoman n
Seglerin
woman who sails a yacht

yak /jæk/ n
Yak Jak
ox-like mammal

yak /jæk/ v
quasseln quatschen
talk informally, persistently
kotzen
vomit

yam /jæm/ n
Yamswurzel Yams
any Dioscorea vine

yandere /ˈjɑːndɛɹeɪ/ n
Yandere
character who fits the archetype of being genuinely kind, loving, or gentle, but suddenly switching to being aggressive or deranged

yang /jæŋ/ n
Yang
essential male principle

yank /jæŋk/ n
Ruck
A sudden, vigorous pull

yank /jæŋk/ v
aus dem Verkehr ziehen
to remove from distribution

yaoi /ˈjaʊ.i/ /ˈjɑ.oʊ.i/ /ˈjɑː.əʊ.i/ n
Yaoi
form of hentai involving two or more males in a homosexual relationship

yap /jæp/ n
japsen
high-pitched bark

yap /jæp/ v
kläffen
of a small dog, to bark

yapok /ˈjæpɒk/ n
Schwimmbeutler Wasseropossum Yapok
Chironectes minimus

yard /jɑɹd/ /jɑːd/ n
Hof
land around a house
Rah
nautical: tapered timber from which square sails hang

yardbird /ˈjɑɹd.bɝd/ /ˈjɑːd.bəːd/ n
Knacki Knastbruder Knastschwester Sträfling
person who is imprisoned

yarligh n
Jarlik Jarlyk Jarlyġ
khan's decree

yarmulke /ˈjɑ(ɹ)mə(l)kə/ /ˈjɑːməlkə/ n
Jarmulke
skullcap worn by religious Jewish males

yarn /jɑɹn/ /jɑːn/ n
Garn
fiber strand for knitting or weaving

yarnwindle n
Garnwinde
device for winding yarn into a ball

yarrow /ˈjæɹoʊ/ /ˈjæɹəʊ/ n
Schafgarbe
any of several pungent Eurasian and North American herbs, of the genus Achillea

yashmak n
Niqab Schleier
a veil worn by Muslim women

yataghan /ˈjætəɡæn/ n
Jatagan Yatagan
type of sword

yaw /jɔː/ n
Gieren
An act of yawing
The rotation of an aircraft, ship, or missile about its vertical axis so as to cause the longitudinal axis of the aircraft, ship, or missile to deviate from the flight line or heading in its horizontal plane
Gierwinkel
The angle between the longitudinal axis of a projectile at any moment and the tangent to the trajectory in the corresponding point of flight of the projectile
The extent of yawing, the rotation angle about the vertical axis

yaw /jɔː/ v
gieren
To turn about the vertical axis while maintaining course

yawl /jɔːl/ n
Beiboot Jolle
sailing vessel

yawn /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ n
Gähnen
the action of yawning

yawn /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ v
gähnen
open the mouth and take a deep breath

yay /jeɪ/ interjection
hurra juhu

yeah /ˈjɛ(ə)/ particle
ja jo joa
yes

yeah, right /jɛə̯ ɹaɪt/ interjection
ja, klar
sarcasm to express disbelief

year /jɜː/ /jɪə/ /jɪɹ/ n
Jahr Studienjahr
a level or grade at school or college
Jahr
time it takes for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun
a period between set dates that mark a year
time it takes for any planetary body to make one revolution around another body
a Julian year
a scheduled part of a calendar year spent in a specific activity

year dot n
anno dazumal
a very long time ago

yearbook n
Jahrbuch
reference book, published annually
publication compiled by the graduating class

yearling n
Jährling
one-year-old animal

yearlong adj
einjährig
lasting one year, or approximately so; of or relating to a timespan of one year

yearly adj
jährlich
happening once every year

yearly adv
jährlich
once a year

yearn /jɜːn/ /jɝn/ v
sich sehnen verlangen vermissen
to have a strong desire; to long

yearning n
Sehnsucht
wistful or melancholy longing

yearslong adj
jahrelang
lasting several or many years

yeast /iːst/ /jiːst/ n
Hefe Bärme Germ Gest Yeast
froth used in medicine, baking and brewing
cake or dried granules used to make bread dough rise
Gischt
frothy foam on sea waves
Hefe Hefepilz
fungus

yeast extract n
Hefeextrakt
yeast product

yell /jɛl/ v
schreien
shout (verb)

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ adj
gelb Gelb
having yellow as its colour
feige
lacking courage

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ n
Gelb gelb
colour

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ v
vergilben gilben
to become yellow or more yellow

yellow anemone n
Gelbes Windröschen
a species of herbaceous perennial plant

yellow badge n
Judenstern
cloth patch that Jews were ordered to sew on their outer garments to mark them as Jews in public

yellow bile n
gelbe Galle
one of the four humours

yellow card /ˈjɛl.oʊ ˌkɑɹd/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ ˌkɑːd/ n
gelbe Karte Gelbe Karte
card in sports

yellow fever n
Gelbfieber
illness

yellow jersey n
Gelbes Trikot
shirt worn by the leader in the Tour de France

yellow journalism n
Boulevardjournalismus
sensationalistic journalism

yellow light n
Gelblicht
traffic light between the green light and the red light

yellow pages n
Gelbe Seiten
telephone directory that lists commercial organisations

yellow peril n
gelbe Gefahr
perceived threat from East Asia

yellow press n
Boulevardpresse Regenbogenpresse
newspapers which publish sensationalist articles

yellow tit n
Taiwanmeise
Machlolophus holsti

yellow-bellied adj
gelbbäuchig
of an animal or reptile having a yellow underside or belly
feige
uncourageous, cowardly

yellow-billed loon n
Gelbschnabeltaucher
Gavia adamsii

yellow-cheeked tit n
Königsmeise
Machlolophus spilonotus

yellow-eyed penguin n
Gelbaugenpinguin
Penguin

yellow-green adj
gelbgrün grüngelb
colour

yellow-legged gull n
Mittelmeermöwe
Larus michahellis

yellowfin tuna n
Gelbflossenthunfisch
edible species of tuna

yellowhammer n
Goldammer
a passerine bird, Emberiza citrinella

yellowish /ˈjelɔʊɪʃ/ /ˈjeləʊɪʃ/ adj
gelblich
somewhat yellow

yellowness n
Gelbe
state or quality of being yellow

yep /jɛp/ n
jo
informal "yes"

yes /jɛs/ interjection
ja

yes /jɛs/ n
Ja ja
answer that shows agreement or acceptance
vote of support

yes /jɛs/ particle
ja
word used to indicate agreement or acceptance
doch ja
word used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement

yes and no phraseologicalUnit
ja und nein jein
indicating there is no simple "yes" or "no" answer

yes man n
Jasager
a person who always agrees with his employer or superior

yes-no question n
Entscheidungsfrage Ja-Nein-Frage Ja/Nein-Frage
type of question

yeshiva /jəˈʃiː.və/ n
Jeschiwa
academy for the advanced study of Jewish texts

yessir /ˈjɛsɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈjɛsɝ/ /ˌjɛsˈsɝ/ interjection
jawohl
used to express assent, especially to a superior

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ adv
gestern
on the day before today

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ n
gestern gestriger Tag
day before today

yesteryear /ˈjɛstəjɪə/ n
Vorjahr
last year
einst
times gone by

yet /jɛt/ adv
noch bisher
continuously up to this point in time
noch
thus far
in addition
at some future time

yet /jɛt/ conjunction
doch
nevertheless; however

yeti /ˈjɛ.ti/ n
Yeti Schneemensch
unidentified animal

yew /juː/ n
Eibe
Taxus baccata
tree or shrub of the genus Taxus
Eibenholz Eibe
wood of the yew

yewen /ˈjuːən/ adj
eiben
Made from wood of the yew tree

yield /jiːld/ n
Ertrag Ausbeute
quantity of something produced

yield /jiːld/ v
nachgeben (Ertrag) abwerfen aufgeben
to give as required
nachgeben Platz machen Vorfahrt gewähren gewähren vorbeilassen
to give way
ergeben
to produce as a result
abwerfen bringen erbringen
to produce as return

yielding /ˈjiːldɪŋ/ adj
ergiebig
docile

yiff /jɪf/ interjection
Yiff
furry pornography
bellen kläffen
sound a fox makes

yiff /jɪf/ v
vögeln
to have sex

yikes /jaɪks/ interjection
huch o Schreck
expression of shock and alarm

yin-yang /ˈjɪn ˈjæŋ/ n
Yin und Yang
yin and yang

yo-yo /ˈjoʊ.joʊ/ /ˈjəʊ.jəʊ/ n
Jo-Jo Yo-Yo
toy

yob /jɒb/ n
Randalierer Randaliererin Halbstarke Halbstarker Hool Hooligan
antisocial person

yobibyte n
Yobibyte
280 bytes

yodel /ˈjoʊ.dəl/ /ˈjəʊ.dəl/ n
Jodeln Jodler
song

yodel /ˈjoʊ.dəl/ /ˈjəʊ.dəl/ v
jodeln
to sing in such a way that the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal chest voice and falsetto

yodh /jɒd/ n
Jod Jud
Semitic letter

yoga /ˈjoʊɡə/ n
Yoga
Hindu discipline

yogurt /ˈjoʊɡɚt/ /ˈjɒɡət/ /ˈjəʉɡət/ n
Joghurt
a milk-based product thickened by a bacterium-aided curdling process

yoke /jəʊk/ n
Joch Kreuz Last
a burden; something which represses or restrains a person
Zug
pair of animals
Joch
wooden bar

yokel /ˈjoʊ.kəl/ /ˈjəʊ.kəl/ n
Bauerntölpel Hinterwäldler
person of rural background
Einfaltspinsel Hanswurst Naivling Simpel Tölpel
unsophisticated person

yolk /joʊk/ /jəʊk/ n
Eigelb Dotter Eidotter Gelbei
yellow of egg

yon /jɑn/ /jɒn/ adj
jene jener jenes
that thing, distant, but within sight

yonder /ˈjɒndə(ɹ)/ adv
dort dort drüben drüben
in a distant, indicated place

yonder /ˈjɒndə(ɹ)/ n
dort drüben
the vast distance

yoni /ˈjəʊni/ n
Yoni

yottabyte n
Yottabyte
280 or 1024 bytes

you /ju/ /jʉː/ determiner
ihr Sie du
the individual or group spoken/written to
du ihr
used before epithets for emphasis

you /ju/ /jʉː/ pronoun
Sie euch Ihnen Euch
object pronoun: the group being addressed
Sie Ihnen dich dir Dich Dir
object pronoun: the person being addressed
man
one
ihr Sie
subject pronoun: the group being addressed
Sie du Du
subject pronoun: the person being addressed

you /ju/ /jʉː/ v
siezen
to address using the more formal second-person pronoun

you are what you eat proverb
du bist was du isst er ist was er isst man ist, was man isst man ist, was man ißt
proverb

you bet interjection
aber hallo und ob
certainly (reply to a request)

you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink proverb
man kann den Gaul zur Tränke führen, aber saufen muss er selber
you can show someone how to do something, but you can't make them do it

you can say that again phraseologicalUnit
das kannst du laut sagen das können Sie laut sagen
that is very true

you can't teach an old dog new tricks proverb
was Hänschen nicht lernt, lernt Hans nimmermehr
too old to change

you don't say interjection
was Sie nicht sagen was du nicht sagst was ihr nicht sagt
(idiomatic) really? ; no kidding! ; Is that so?

you have beautiful eyes phraseologicalUnit
du hast schöne Augen
you have beautiful eyes

you know interjection
weißt du
expression signifying a pause or hesitation

you name it pronoun
such dir was aus such es dir aus was auch immer
you name it

you never know phraseologicalUnit
man kann nie wissen man weiß nie
phrase used to speculate about a slim chance

you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours proverb
eine Hand wäscht die andere von nichts kommt nichts
if you do me a favor then I will do you a favor

you're never too old to learn proverb
man ist nie zu alt zum Lernen
proverb

you're right phraseologicalUnit
Sie haben Recht du hast Recht ihr habt Recht
you're right

you're welcome phraseologicalUnit
bitte gern geschehen keine Ursache nichts zu danken
reply to thanks

you've got to crack a few eggs to make an omelette proverb
wo gehobelt wird, fallen Späne
phrase

you-know-who pronoun
du-weißt-schon-wer
known and unmentioned person

young /jʌŋ/ adj
jung
as if young
belonging in the early part of life
jung unerfahren
having little experience
jung jugendlich
in the early part of life or growth

young /jʌŋ/ n
Abkömmling Brut Junge Nachkomme Nachwuchs
offspring (plural)
Jugend jung
people who are young

young Turk n
Jungtürke
historical: member of a movement of the Ottoman Empire
Umstürzler
idiomatic: young person who agitates for reform

young man n
junger Mann
a term of endearment or address for a boy

younger /ˈjʌŋɡə/ /ˈjʌŋɡɚ/ adj
jünger
in an earlier period of life

younger brother n
jüngerer Bruder
multi-word, compound-word or otherwise sum-of-parts translations

youngling n
Jüngling
young person, animal, or plant

your /jɔː/ /jɔːɹ/ determiner
euer Ihr
belonging to you (plural; more owners)
dein Ihr
belonging to you (singular; one owner)

your grace pronoun
Euer Gnaden
you

your mileage may vary /jə ˈmaɪlədʒ meɪ ˈvɛəɹi/ /jɚ ˈmaɪlədʒ meɪ ˈvɛəɹi/ phraseologicalUnit
meiner Meinung nach
this is just my opinion

your mom interjection
dei Mudda deine Mutter
a general-purpose insult

your mother interjection
deine Mutter
insult

your wish is my command phraseologicalUnit
dein Wunsch ist mir Befehl
what you wish for I will effect as if it were a command

yours /jɔː(ɹ)z/ /jɔːɹz/ pronoun
Ihres
possessive pronoun, plural
deiner
possessive pronoun, singular

yours faithfully adj
hochachtungsvoll
a polite formula to end letters

yours sincerely adj
Ihr ergebener hochachtungsvoll mit freundlichen Grüßen viele liebe Grüße
a polite formula to end letters

yours truly pronoun
meine Wenigkeit
(idiomatic) me or I

yourself /jɔːˈsɛlf/ /jəˈsɛlf/ /jɚˈsɛlf/ /jʊɹˈsɛlf/ pronoun
Sie selbst du selbst
dich sich dich selbst sich selbst
(reflexive) your own self

yourselves /jɔːˈsɛlvz/ /jəˈsɛlvz/ /jɚˈsɛlvz/ /jʊɹˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
Sie selbst ihr selbst
intensifier
euch Sie selbst sich
you (referring to the people being spoken to, previously mentioned)

youth /juːθ/ /juθ/ n
Jugend Jugendzeit
part of life following childhood
Jugend Jugendlichkeit
quality or state of being young
Jugendlicher junger Mann Halbwüchsiger Heranwachsender
young man
Jugendlicher Jugendliche
young person
Jugend Jugendliche
young persons, collectively

youth center n
Jugendzentrum
a building operated as a place for young people to meet and take part in recreational activities

youth detention centre n
Jugendgefängnis Jugendstrafanstalt
secure residential facility for young people

youth hostel n
Jugendherberge
an inexpensive supervised lodging place, primarily for young people

youthful /ˈjuːθfəl/ adj
jugendlich jung
young or seeming young

yowl v
jaulen
utter a yowl

ytterbium /ɪˈtɜː.bi.əm/ /ɪˈtɝ.bi.əm/ n
Ytterbium
chemical element

yttriferous adj
yttriumhaltig
Containing or producing yttrium

yttrium /ˈɪ.tɹi.əm/ n
Yttrium
chemical element

yttrium iron garnet n
Yttrium-Eisen-Granat Yttrium-Eisengranat
synthetic mineral

yucca /ˈjʌkə/ n
Palmlilie Yucca Yuccapalme
evergreen plant

yuck /jʌk/ interjection
pfui igitt
uttered to indicate disgust

yuk it up v
albern kaspern
clown around

yukata n
Yukata
a light kimono

yum /jʌm/ adj
mjam
indication of delight

yummy /ˈjʌm.i/ adj
köstlich lecker schmackhaft
delicious

yup /jʌp/ interjection
jo
(informal) yes

yuppie /ˈjʌpi/ /ˈjʌpɪ/ n
Yuppie
young upwardly mobile urban professional person

yurt /jɜːt/ /jɝːt/ n
Jurte
large, round tent with vertical walls and conical roof

yus n
Jus
name of the old Cyrillic letter

z-axis n
Z-Achse
axis on a graph that is usually drawn vertically

zabaglione /ˌzæbəˈljəʊnɪ/ /ˌzɑbəlˈjoʊni/ n
Zabaglione Sabayon Zabaione
custard-like dessert made with egg yolks, sugar and Marsala wine

zaibatsu /ˈzaɪˌbatˌsu/ n
Zaibatsu
a Japanese conglomerate (or South Korean)

zander n
Zander Hechtbarsch Sander Schill
Sander lucioperca
Zander
fish of the genus Sander

zany /ˈzeɪni/ adj
verrückt durchgeknallt
ludicrously or incongruously comical

zap /zæp/ v
zappen
change channels repeatedly

zapper /ˈzæp.ə(ɹ)/ n
Fernbedienung
remote control

zeal /ziːl/ n
Eifer Begeisterung
fervor or devotion

zealot /ˈzɛl.ət/ n
Zelot
member of the Zealot movement in Judea
Fanatiker Zelot
zealous person

zealous /ˈzɛl.əs/ adj
eifrig begeistert
full of zeal; ardent

zealously adv
in eifriger Weise
with zealotry

zebibyte n
Zebibyte
270 bytes

zebra /ˈziːbɹə/ /ˈzɛbɹə/ n
Zebra Tigerpferd
African animal

zebra crossing n
Fußgängerüberweg Zebrastreifen
pedestrian crossing featuring broad white stripes

zebra dove n
Sperbertaube
Geopelia striata

zebra finch n
Zebrafink
bird

zebra mussel n
Wandermuschel
Dreissena polymorpha

zebra shark n
Zebrahai
Stegostoma fasciatum

zebra turkeyfish n
Zebra-Zwergfeuerfisch
venomous fish

zebrafish n
Zebrabarbe Zebrabärbling
Danio rerio

zebu /ˈziː.buː/ n
Buckelrind Zebu
domesticated ox native to Asia and Africa

zedoary /ˈzɛdəʊəɹi/ n
Zitwer zitwar
Curcuma zedoaria

zee /ˈziː/ n
Zet Zett
name of the letter Z, z

zeitgeist /ˈtsaɪtɡaɪst/ /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/ n
Zeitgeist
the spirit of the age

zeitnot /ˈzaɪt.nət/ n
Zeitdruck Zeitmangel Zeitnot
time trouble, time pressure (chess)

zelkova n
Zelkoua Zelkove Zelkowa Zelkowe
kind of tree in the elm family

zen adj
Zen
denomination of Buddhism

zenith /ˈzi.nɪθ/ /ˈzɛn.ɪθ/ n
Zenit
astronomy: point vertically above a position or observer
astronomy: highest point reached by a celestial body
highest point or state; peak

zephyr /zɛfə(ɹ)/ /zɛfɚ/ n
Zephir
light refreshing wind; a gentle breeze
thing of fine, soft, or light quality, especially fabric

zerg v
zergen
To attack an opponent with a large swarm of units before they have been able to build sufficient defences

zero /ˈzɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ n
Null
numeric symbol of zero
point of origin on a scale
digit zero
identity element of a monoid
nothing, or none
Null Nichts Niemand
person of little importance
Nullstelle
value of a function’s independent variables when the value of the function is zero
Nullpunkt
zero value of a magnitude

zero /ˈzɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ numeral
Null null Zero zero
cardinal number before 1, denoting nothing

zero /ˈzɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ v
nullen
to set to zero

zero coupon bond n
Nullkuponanleihe Zerobond
bond that has no coupon

zero tolerance n
Nulltoleranz
strict policy of enforcing all the laws or rules

zero-point energy n
Nullpunktenergie
The lowest energy possible energy of a system
energy possessed by something at a temperature of absolute zero

zero-sum game n
Nullsummenspiel
system in which one player's winnings must equal losses of others

zeroth /ˈzɪəɹəʊθ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊθ/ adj
nullte
corresponding to a position preceding the first
nullte nullter nulltes
ordinal number corresponding to zero

zest /zɛst/ n
Begeisterung Freude Genuss Lust
enthusiasm
Würze
outer skin of citrus

zester n
Fadenschneider Zestenreißer Zitronenschaber Zitrusschaber
kitchen implement

zeta /ˈzeɪtə/ /ˈziː.tə/ n
Zeta
Seventh letter of the ancient Greek alphabet
Sixth letter of the modern Greek alphabet (Ζ, ζ)

zeta function n
ζ-Funktion
function

zetta- /ˈzɛtə/ prefix
Zetta-
SI prefix

zettabyte n
Zettabyte
270 or 1021 bytes

zeugma /ˈzjuːɡ.mə/ n
Zeugma
using a word to apply to more than one noun

ziggurat /ˈzɪɡʊˌɹæt/ n
Zikkurat
temple tower of the ancient Mesopotamian valley

zigzag /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/ adv
zickzack
in a zigzag manner or pattern

zigzag /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/ n
Zickzack
line or path

zilch /zɪltʃ/ n
nix
(informal) nothing

zinc /zɪŋk/ n
Zink
element

zinc group n
Zinkgruppe
Group 12 of the periodic table, comprising zinc, cadmium, mercury and copernicium

zinc pyrithione n
Zink-Pyrithion
a coordination complex of zinc

zinnia n
Zinnie
flower

zip /zɪp/ n
Schwung
energy, vigor, vim
PLZ Postleitzahl
US postal code
any postal code

zip /zɪp/ v
zippen
to convert a computer file into a smaller package

zip fastener n
Reißverschluss
a fastener used in clothing, bags

zipline /ˈzɪpˌlaɪn/ n
Seilrutsche Tirolienne
pulley suspended on a cable

zircon n
Zirkon
mineral

zirconium /zɜːɹˈkoʊniəm/ n
Zirkonium Zirkon
chemical element

zit n
Pickel Pustel
pimple

zither /ˈzɪ.ðə/ /ˈzɪ.ðɚ/ n
Zither
musical instrument

zloty /zlɑti/ /zlɒti/ n
Zloty Złoty
the currency unit of Poland

zodiac /ˈzoʊ.dɪ.æk/ /ˈzəʊ.dɪ.æk/ n
Zodiac Zodiak
belt-like region in the sky
Tierkreis Tierkreiszeichen
twelve signs in astrology

zolotnik n
Solotnik
an old Russian unit of weight

zombie /ˈzɑmbi/ /ˈzɒmbi/ n
Zombie
the undead

zonality n
Zonalität
state or condition of being zonal

zone /zoʊn/ /zəʊn/ n
Zone Bereich Gebiet Distrikt Eingabefeld Feld
area distinguished on the basis of a particular characteristic etc
Zone
computing: logical group of network devices on AppleTalk
networking: that collection of a domain's DNS resource records that are not delegated to another authority
Fixierungszeitraum
high performance phase or period

zone /zoʊn/ /zəʊn/ v
absperren verzonen
to divide or assign areas
mit den Gedanken abschweifen sich nicht konzentrieren
to temporarily enter a daydream state

zone out v
ausblenden
stop paying attention

zoning n
Bauordnung Bebauungsplan
legal: regulation of property use and construction

zonohedron n
Zonoeder
special case of convex polyhedron

zoo /zuː/ n
Zoo Tiergarten Tierpark
park where live animals are exhibited

zoochory n
Zoochorie
dispersion of plants by animals

zookeeper n
Tierpflegerin Tierpfleger
person employed at a zoo to attend to the animals

zoolatry /zəʊˈɒlətɹi/ n
Zoolatrie
worship of animals

zoolite n
Zoolith
fossilized animal

zoological /zoʊəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ /zuəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ /zəʊəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adj
zoologisch
of, or relating to animals
of, or relating to zoology

zoological garden n
Tiergarten zoologischer Garten
zoo (stilted or formal)

zoologist /zoʊˈɑlədʒɪst/ /zuˈɑlədʒɪst/ /zuːˈɒlədʒɪst/ /zəʊˈɒlədʒɪst/ n
Zoologe Zoologin
one who studies zoology

zoology /zoʊˈɑlədʒi/ /zəʊˈɒlədʒi/ n
Zoologie Tierkunde
science that studies the animal kingdom

zoom /zuːm/ n
Vergrößerung
augmentation of a view
big increase
Brummen brummendes Geräusch
humming noise from something moving very fast
Aufstieg schneller
quick ascent

zoom /zuːm/ v
zoomen
to change the focal length of a zoom lens
schwirren
to fly an airplane straight up
to go up sharply
to move rapidly
schwirren surren
to move very fast with a humming noise

zoom in /ˌzuːm ˈɪn/ v
hineinzoomen
to focus a zoom lens in order to obtain a larger image

zoonosis /zoʊˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ /zəʊˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ n
Zoonose
An animal disease that can be transmitted to humans

zoophilia /ˈzoʊ.əfiliə/ /ˈzəʊ.əfɪliə/ n
Zoophilie
sexual attraction to or interaction with animals

zoophobia n
Zoophobie
unusual fear of animals

zooplankton /ˈzoʊəˌplæŋktən/ n
Zooplankton
free-floating small protozoa or crustaceans

zootomy /zoʊˈɑdəmi/ /zəʊˈɒtəmi/ n
Zootomie
dissection or anatomy of animals

zope n
Zope Spitzpleinzen
fish

zorbing n
Zorbing
a sport

zu-infinitive n
zu-Infinitiv
a German infinitive form created by adding or infixing the particle zu

zucchetto /(t)sʊˈkɛtoʊ/ /tsʊˈkɛtəʊ/ n
Pileolus Kalotte Scheitelkäppchen Soli Deo Subbirettum Submitrale
small skullcap worn by Catholic clergy

zugzwang /ˈzʌɡzwæŋ/ n
Zugzwang
lack of choice in what to do

zygomatic /zaɪɡəˈmætɪk/ adj
zygomatisch
Pertaining to the zygoma

zygomorphic adj
zygomorph
biology: having bilateral symmetry

zygote /ˈzaɪɡoʊt/ /ˈzaɪɡəʊt/ n
Zygote
fertilized egg cell

zzz /f͡ŋ/ /zː/ interjection
chrrr schnarch

Æsir /ˈeɪ(ˌ)sɪɹ/ /ˈʌɪsɪə/ pn
Asen
the principal Norse gods

Île-de-France pn
Île-de-France
region

Ústí nad Labem pn
Aussig Aussig an der Elbe Ústí nad Labem
city in the Czech republic

élan /eɪˈlɑːn/ n
Elan
spirit, zeal

éminence grise n
graue Eminenz
a secret or unofficial decision-maker; the power behind the throne

übermensch /ˈuːbərmɛnʃ/ [ˈʔyːbɐmɛnʃ] n
Übermensch
figure in Nazi ideology
figure in Nietzschean philosophy

Černovír pn
Tschernowir Černovír
quarter of Olomouc
Cernovyr Tschernowier Černovír
quarter of Ústí nad Orlicí

České Budějovice pn
Budweis Böhmisch Budweis České Budějovice
city in the Czech republic

Œting pn
Ötingen
a commune in France

Świętochłowice pn
Schwientochlowitz
city in Poland

Żywiec pn
Saybusch Seipusch
city in Poland

Žižkov pn
Zischkaberg Zizkow Žižkow
district of Prague

ǃXóõ /ˈkoʊ/ pn
ǃXóõ
language