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Name des Wortschatzes Beschreibung
Sprache 1 Englisch
Sprache 2 Deutsch
Inhalt Adjektive und Redewendungen zur Beschreibung von Menschen, Verhalten und Stimmungen; außerdem Alternativen und Synonyme für die Wörter 'good', 'bad', 'like' und 'dislike'.
Kommentar Verwendung mit freundlicher Genehmigung von Jochen Lüders. Genauere Beschreibung der einzelnen Themen: // // * Characterization: Adjektive zur Charakterisierung von Menschen und ihrem Verhalten // * How Do You Feel Today?: englische Adjektiven und deutsche Bedeutungen zur Stimmung und 'Befindlichkeit' // * Good / Bad: Alternativen und Synonyme mit Angaben zu usage // * Like - Dislike: I can't stand people who adore chocolate ...
Fremdsprache / Sachgebiet Englisch
Sprache der Zielgruppe Deutsch
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Characterization

Abschnitt 1

Englisch Deutsch Zusatz Kapitel
open-minded parents (1) aufgeschlossen (1) = open-minded; willing to consider and accept other people's ideas and opinions; # open-minded 1
a narrow-minded politician (1) engstirnig (1) = narrow-minded; unwilling to accept or understand new or different ideas, opinions, or customs; # narrow-minded 1
prejudiced views (~ against sb./sth.) (1) voreingenommen (1) = prejudiced; (disapproving) having an unreasonable dislike of people who belong to a different race, sex, or religion; # prejudiced 1
an enthusiastic crowd (1) begeistert (1) = enthusiastic; feeling or showing a lot of interest and excitement about something; # enthusiastic 1
a zealous preacher (1) fanatisch (1) = zealous; (disapproving) extremely enthusiastic about something such as a political or religious idea which you believe in very strongly; # zealous 1
a modest appearance (1) bescheiden (1) = modest; not wanting to talk about one’s abilities or achievements; # modest 1
a vain facial expression (1) eitel (1) = vain; (disapproving) too proud of one’s good looks, abilities or position; # vain 1
an arrogant attitude (1) arrogant,_überheblich (1) = arrogant; behaving in an unpleasant or rude way because you think you are more important than other people; # arrogant 1
a snobbish remark (1) snobistisch (1) = snobbish; behaving in a way that shows you think you are better than other people because you are from a higher social class; # snobbish 1
a boastful interview (1) angeberisch (1) = boastful; talking too proudly about yourself; # boastful 1
an outgoing partner (1) kontaktfreudig (1) = outgoing; liking to meet and talk to new people; # outgoing 1
an easy-going lifestyle (1) gelassen,_entspannt (1) = easy-going; not easily upset, annoyed, or worried; # easy-going 1
a (self-)confident reply (1) selbstbewusst (1) = (self-)confident; = confident; = self-confident; sure that you can do things well, that people like you etc; # confident 1
a dominant mother (1) dominant (1) = dominant; (disapproving) controlling or trying to control other people; # dominant 1
an extroverted woman (1) extrovertiert (1) = extroverted; having a confident character and enjoying the company of other people; # extroverted 1
an introverted young man (1) introvertiert (1) = introverted; quiet and shy, not enjoying being with other people; # introverted 1
a reserved young man (1) zurückhaltend (1) = reserved; unwilling to express your emotions or talk about your problems; # reserved 1
a shy smile (1) schüchtern (1) = shy; nervous and embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people, especially people you do not know; # shy 1
a timid reaction (1) ängstlich (1) = timid; not having courage or confidence; # timid 1
a self-conscious teenager (1) // (~ about sth.) befangen,_gehemmt (1) = self-conscious; worried and embarrassed about what you look like or what other people think of you; # self-conscious 1


Abschnitt 2

Englisch Deutsch Zusatz Kapitel
a generous offer (1) großzügig (1) = generous; willing to give money, spend time etc, in order to help people or give them pleasure; # generous 1
a mean old man (1) geizig (1) = mean; not wanting to spend money, or not wanting to use much of something; # mean 1
a materialistic attitude (1) materialistisch (1) = materialistic; (disapproving) concerned only with money and possessions rather than things of the mind such as art, religion, or moral beliefs; # materialistic 1
petty jealousy (1) kleinlich (1) = petty; unkind and caring too much about small unimportant things; # petty 1
a fussy housekeeper (~ about sth.) (1) pingelig,_umständlich (1) = fussy; very concerned about small, usually unimportant details, and difficult to please; # fussy 1
a selfish/self-centered man (1) egoistisch (1) = selfish; = self-centered; (disapproving) caring only about yourself and not about other people; # selfish 1
a (highly) ambitious plan (1) (überaus) ehrgeizig (1) = ambitious; determined to be successful, rich, powerful etc; # ambitious 1
an competitive atmosphere (1) (überaus) leistungsorientiert (1) = competitive; determined or trying very hard to be more successful than other people; # competitive 1
a hard-working student (1) fleißig (1) = hard-working; working with a lot of effort; # hard-working 1
a demanding boss (1) anspruchsvoll (1) = demanding; expecting a lot of attention or expecting to have things exactly the way you want them; # demanding 1
an imaginative child (1) phantasievoll (1) = imaginative; very good at thinking of new and unusual ways of doing things; synonym: inventive; # imaginative 1
a sensitive child (~ to sth.) (1) empfindlich (1) = sensitive; getting upset too easily; # sensitive 1
an assertive woman (1) energisch (1) = assertive; behaving confidently so that they get what they want; syn. self-confident, self-assured; # assertive 1
a determined effort (1) entschlossen (1) = determined; having a strong desire to do something, so that you will not let anyone stop you; # determined 1
an indecisive leader (1) unentschlossen (1) = indecisive; unable to make clear decisions or choices; # indecisive 1
a forgetful professor (1) vergesslich (1) = forgetful; often forgetting things; # forgetful 1
a ruthless dictator (1) rücksichtslos (1) = ruthless; so determined to get what you want that you do not care if you have to hurt other people in order to do it; # ruthless 1
a vicious tone in his voice (1) bösartig (1) = vicious; very unkind in a way that is intended to hurt someone's feelings or make their character seem bad; # vicious 1
a malicious rumour (1) boshaft (1) = malicious; very unkind and cruel, and deliberately behaving in a way that is likely to upset or hurt someone; # malicious 1
a spiteful liar (1) gehässig (1) = spiteful; deliberately nasty to someone in order to hurt or upset them; # spiteful 1


Abschnitt 3

Englisch Deutsch Zusatz Kapitel
a courageous decision (1) mutig (1) = courageous; brave; # courageous 1
a cowardly attack on a defenseless man (1) feig (1) = cowardly; not at all brave; # cowardly 1
a well-mannered boy (1) wohlerzogen (1) = well-mannered; talking and behaving in a polite way; # well-mannered 1
a rude remark (1) unhöflich,_unverschämt (1) = rude; speaking or behaving in a way that is not polite and is likely to offend or annoy people; # rude 1
a considerate daughter (~ towards sb.) (1) rücksichtsvoll (1) = considerate; always thinking of what other people need or want and being careful not to upset them; # considerate 1
a gentle touch (1) sanft(mütig) (1) = gentle; kind and careful in the way you behave or do things, so that you do not hurt or damage anyone or anything; # gentle 1
an affectionate hug (1) liebevoll (1) = affectionate; showing in a gentle way that you love someone and care about them; # affectionate 1
a tender kiss (1) zärtlich (1) = tender; gentle and careful in a way that shows love; # tender 1
a passionate speech (1) leidenschaftlich (1) = passionate; believing something very strongly; # passionate 1
a smart kid (1) clever (1) = smart; (AE) intelligent; # smart 1
a naive belief (1) naiv (1) = naive; not having much experience of how complicated life is, so that you trust people too much; # naive 1
a down-to-earth guy (1) praktisch (1) = down-to-earth; practical and direct in a sensible honest way; # down-to-earth 1
a stubborn refusal (1) stur (1) = stubborn; determined not to change your mind, even when people think you are being unreasonable; # stubborn 1
a likable character (1) sympathisch (1) = likable; nice and easy to like; # likable 1
a tolerant community (~ of sb./sth.) (1) tolerant (1) = tolerant; allowing people to do, say, or believe what they want without criticizing or punishing them; opposite: intolerant; # tolerant 1
a reliable friend (1) zuverlässig (1) = reliable; someone or something that can be trusted or depended on; # reliable 1
a dedicated teacher (1) engagiert (1) = dedicated; working very hard because you care a lot about it; # dedicated 1
a trustworthy salesman (1) vertrauenswürdig (1) = trustworthy; someone who can be trusted and depended on; synonym: dependable; # trustworthy 1
a cautious driver (1) vorsichtig (1) = cautious; careful to avoid danger or risks; # cautious 1
a reckless disregard for human life (1) rücksichtslos (1) = reckless; not caring or worrying about the possible bad or dangerous results of your actions; # reckless 1


How Do You Feel Today?

Abschnitt 1

Englisch Deutsch Zusatz Kapitel
hysterical hysterisch 2
hot heiß,_schwitzen 2
aggressive aggressiv 2
optimistic optimistisch 2
envious neidisch 2
pained schmerzerfüllt 2
enraged wütend,_aufgebracht 2
bashful verschämt,_verlegen 2
lonely einsam 2
disappointed enttäuscht 2
suspicious misstrauisch,_argwöhnisch 2
negative ablehnend 2
agonized gequält 2
cold kalt,_frieren 2
anxious ängstlich,_besorgt 2
turned-on (sexuell) erregt 2
relieved erleichtert 2
idiotic idiotisch 2
prudish prüde 2
meditative nachdenklich,_sinnend 2


Abschnitt 2

Englisch Deutsch Zusatz Kapitel
shocked geschockt 2
disgusted angewidert 2
sympathetic mitfühlend 2
indifferent gleichgültig 2
surly mürrisch 2
lovestruck verliebt 2
sheepish ängstlich,_kleinlaut 2
disbelieving ungläubig 2
determined entschlossen 2
satisfied zufrieden 2
curious neugierig 2
obstinate starrsinnig,_stur 2
smug selbstgefällig,_süffisant 2
jealous eifersüchtig 2
blissful glückselig 2
undecided unentschlossen 2
surprised überrascht 2
frustrated frustriert 2
horrified entsetzt 2
frightened erschrocken 2


Abschnitt 3

Englisch Deutsch Zusatz Kapitel
eavesdropping lauschend,_horchend 2
miserable elend 2
cautious vorsichtig 2
regretful bedauernd 2
puzzled verwirrt 2
sad traurig 2
distasteful widerlich 2
apologetic sich rechtfertigend 2
happy glücklich 2
paranoid paranoid 2
hungover einen Kater haben 2
hurt verletzt 2
demure zurückhaltend,_spröde 2
confident selbstsicher,_zuversichtlich 2
exhausted erschöpft 2
exasperated entnervt,_verärgert 2
arrogant arrogant 2
thoughtful nachdenklich,_bedächtig 2
grieving bekümmert 2
mischievous boshaft,_bösartig 2


Abschnitt 4

Englisch Deutsch Zusatz Kapitel
interested interessiert 2
concentrating sich konzentrierend 2
guilty schuldbewusst 2
bored gelangweilt 2
withdrawn zurückgezogen 2
ecstatic ekstatisch 2
perplexed perplex,_verblüfft 2
loaded belastet 2
innocent unschuldig 2


Good

Abschnitt 1

Englisch Deutsch Zusatz Kapitel
He had always been an excellent student. (1) hervorragend (1) = excellent; # excellent 3
He has a huge collection of fine prints. (1) prächtig (1) = fine; # fine 3
She is proud of her superior academic record. (1) überragend (1) = superior; # superior 3
This is a perfect example of Gothic architecture. (1) vollkommen (1) = perfect; # perfect 3
We spent a great afternoon at the beach. (1) großartig (1) = great; # great 3
We had a marvellous time together. (1) wunderbar (1) = marvellous; # marvellous 3
Their latest album is fantastic. (1) phantastisch (1) = fantastic; # fantastic 3
The special effects are simply terrific. (1) sagenhaft (1) = terrific; # terrific 3
The food was superb. (1) vorzüglich (1) = superb; # superb 3
You must read this amazing book. (1) erstaunlich (1) = amazing; # amazing 3
We enjoyed this incredible performance. (1) unglaublich (1) = incredible; # incredible 3
Her talent is really extraordinary. (1) außerordentlich (1) = extraordinary; # extraordinary 3
Her new book is just awesome. (1) (ugs.) "stark" (1) = awesome; # awesome 3
He surprised us with his brilliant idea. (1) hervorragend (1) = brilliant; # brilliant 3
He made us an attractive offer. (1) attraktiv (1) = attractive; # attractive 3
That was an outstanding achievement. (1) herausragend (1) = outstanding; # outstanding 3
The results of your work are impressive. (1) beeindruckend (1) = impressive; # impressive 3
She wrote an exceptional essay. (1) außergewöhnlich (1) = exceptional; # exceptional 3
I like the admirable simplicity of her work. (1) bewundernswert (1) = admirable; # admirable 3
2001 is a classic science fiction movie. (1) klassisch (1) = classic; # classic 3


Abschnitt 2

Englisch Deutsch Zusatz Kapitel
The Mona Lisa is a masterpiece. (1) Meisterwerk (1) = masterpiece; # masterpiece 3
That’s still a first-class car. (1) erstklassig (1) = first-class; # first-class 3
He gave a thought-provoking lecture. (1) zum Nachdenken anregend (1) = thought-provoking; # thought-provoking 3
Have you read this stimulating article? (1) anregend (1) = stimulating; # stimulating 3
This sounds absolutely fascinating. (1) faszinierend (1) = fascinating; # fascinating 3
That’s a strong story with intriguing characters. (1) faszinierend (1) = intriguing; # intriguing 3
Collecting stamps can be an absorbing hobby. (1) fesselnd (1) = absorbing; # absorbing 3
The novel has an unusual ending. (1) ungewöhnlich (1) = unusual; # unusual 3
I saw a gripping report on TV. (1) packend (1) = gripping; # gripping 3
Don’t miss this compelling film. (1) unwiderstehlich (1) = compelling; # compelling 3
I love Grisham’s thrilling books. (1) spannend (1) = thrilling; # thrilling 3
I think this topic is of interest. (1) interessant (1) = is of interest; # is of interest 3


Bad

Abschnitt 1

Englisch Deutsch Zusatz Kapitel
I can’t stand his banal stories. (1) banal (1) = banal; # banal 4
He was kept in appalling conditions in prison. (1) entsetzlich (1) = appalling; # appalling 4
Don’t believe a word from such a dishonest politician. (1) unehrlich (1) = dishonest; # dishonest 4
There is a sinister side to these events. (1) unheimlich,_finster (1) = sinister; # sinister 4
Tom is a mediocre student. (1) mittelmäßig (1) = mediocre; # mediocre 4
The wine wasn’t up to much. (1) nichts Besonderes (1) = wasn't up to much; = isn't up to much; # wasn't up to much 4
They got help from corrupt policement. (1) korrupt (1) = corrupt; # corrupt 4
Chewing tobacco is a disgusting habit. (1) ekelhaft (1) = disgusting; # disgusting 4
She complained about his immoral behaviour. (1) unmoralisch (1) = immoral; # immoral 4
Forget it,_this film sucks. (AE,_infml.) (1) ätzend (1) = suck; = sucks; # suck 4
There’s nothing but crap on television these days. (1) Schrott (1) = crap; # crap 4
That was an awful concert. (1) fürchterlich (1) = awful; # awful 4
He had a terrible accident. (1) furchtbar (1) = terrible; # terrible 4
It is a dreadful film. (1) entsetzlich (1) = dreadful; # dreadful 4
He committed a horrible crime. (1) entsetzlich (1) = horrible; # horrible 4
That’s a load of garbage (AE). (1) Dreck (1) = garbage; # garbage 4
He gave a pathetic excuse. (1) erbärmlich,_jämmerlich (1) = pathetic; # pathetic 4
Don’t buy such inferior products. (1) minderwertig (1) = inferior; # inferior 4
The movie isn't any good_/_is no good. (1) taugt nichts (1) = is no good; = isn't any good; # is no good 4
She led a humdrum life. (1) stumpfsinnig (1) = humdrum; # humdrum 4


Abschnitt 2

Englisch Deutsch Zusatz Kapitel
What lousy weather! (1) saumäßig (1) = lousy; # lousy 4
Her singing was atrocious. (1) grauenhaft (1) = atrocious; # atrocious 4
I can’t accept your shameful behaviour. (1) schändlich (1) = shameful; # shameful 4
Hitler was an evil dictator. (1) (moralisch) böse (1) = evil; # evil 4
They killed the wicked witch. (1) niederträchtig,_heimtückisch (1) = wicked; # wicked 4
I almost fell asleep during this tedious movie. (1) öde (1) = tedious; # tedious 4
Life in prison was an absolute nightmare. (1) Alptraum (1) = nightmare; # nightmare 4
Your suggestion is absolute rubbish (BE). (1) Mist (1) = rubbish; # rubbish 4
He looked really repulsive. (1) abstoßend (1) = repulsive; # repulsive 4
Sally is a naughty little girl. (1) unartig,_ungezogen (1) = naughty; # naughty 4
He blames himself for this poor performance. (1) schlecht (1) = poor; # poor 4
They only sell shoddy goods. (1) schludrig,_schlampig (1) = shoddy; # shoddy 4
They protested against this outrageous tax increase. (1) empörend,_unerhört (1) = outrageous; # outrageous 4
He suffers from his repetitive work. (1) sich dauernd wiederholend (1) = repetitive; # repetitive 4


Like - Dislike

Abschnitt 1

Englisch Deutsch Zusatz Kapitel
She has always been fond of animals. (1) gern haben (1) = fond of; # fond of 5
I know he's keen on opera music. (1) sich für etwas begeistern (1) = keen on; # keen on 5
This delightful book will appeal to your children. (1) jmd. gefallen (1) = appeal to; # appeal to 5
My sister and I used to argue a lot,_but now we're very close. (1) (eng) verbunden (1) = close; # close 5
I'm very lucky to have friends who care about me. (1) jmd. sehr mögen (1) = care about; # care about 5
I adore chocolate,_I can't live without it. (1) über alles lieben (1) = adore; # adore 5
Tom is crazy/mad about motorcycles. (1) verrückt sein nach (1) = crazy about; = mad about; # crazy about 5
My father is attached to his old car. (1) an etwas hängen (1) = attached to; # attached to 5
Sarah has a passion for classical music. (1) eine Leidenschaft für (1) = passion for; # passion for 5
My sister has a weakness for cream cakes. (1) eine Schwäche für (1) = weakness for; # weakness for 5
Recently he has taken to red wine. (1) Geschmack an etwas finden (1) = taken to; # taken to 5
After some time I've come to like Guinness. (1) etwas allmählich mögen (1) = come to like; # come to like 5
She's a genuine fitness freak. (1) Fanatiker/in (1) = freak; # freak 5
Tom is a golf enthusiast. (1) Liebhaber (1) = enthusiast; # enthusiast 5
You don't think much of Carol,_do you? (spoken) (1) nicht viel halten von (1) = don't think much of; # don't think much of 5
Rob isn't her type at all. (1) nicht jmds Typ sein (1) = isn't her type; # isn't her type 5
If there's one thing I can't stand,_it's hypocrisy (Heuchelei). (1) nicht ausstehen können (1) = can't stand; # can't stand 5
I hated my first husband. He used to hit me and the children. (1) hassen (1) = hate; # hate 5
I could see the jealousy and deep hatred in Jeff's eyes. (1) tiefer Hass (1) = deep hatred; # deep hatred 5
I detest any form of cruelty toward animals. (1) verabscheuen (1) = detest; # detest 5


Abschnitt 2

Englisch Deutsch Zusatz Kapitel
I felt that the other kids despised me. (1) verachten (1) = despise; # despise 5
He never tried to hide his contempt for her. (1) Verachtung für (1) = contempt for; # contempt for 5
I felt nothing but loathing for him after the way he'd treated me. (1) Abscheu gegenüber (1) = loathing for; # loathing for 5
Animosity between parents causes great suffering to their children. (1) Feindseligkeit (1) = Animosity; # Animosity 5
He bore a grudge against my father for years. (1) jmd. etwas nachtragen (1) = bear a grudge against; = bore a grudge against; # bear a grudge against 5


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