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Wortschatz Nord- und Mittelamerika - Nicaragua

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North and Central America Vocabulary
volcano
volcano
[Nomen]

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

Vulkan, Vulkanberg

Vulkan, Vulkanberg

Ex: The lava flowed down the side of the volcano. 

Die Lava floss die Seite des Vulkans hinab.

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freshwater
freshwater
[Adjektiv]

living in or taken from water that does not contain salt

Süßwasser, süßwasser

Süßwasser, süßwasser

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shark
shark
[Nomen]

a large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back and very sharp teeth

Hai

Hai

Ex: The shark is a fearsome predator of the ocean. 

Der Hai ist ein gefürchteter Raubtier des Ozeans.

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island
island
[Nomen]

a piece of land surrounded by water

Insel

Insel

Ex: The island had a famous lighthouse that guided ships safely to shore. 
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visitor
visitor
[Nomen]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

Besucher, Besucherin

Besucher, Besucherin

Ex: The museum welcomed visitors from around the world, offering guided tours and interactive exhibits. 
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crater
crater
[Nomen]

the round top of a volcano

Krater

Krater

Ex: The scientists descended into the volcano's crater to collect samples of lava and gases. 

Die Wissenschaftler stiegen in den Krater des Vulkans hinab, um Proben von Lava und Gasen zu sammeln.

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lava
lava
[Nomen]

a substance from the inner layers of the earth which is erupted out of a volcanic mountain

Lava

Lava

Ex: The island was formed by lava that had erupted and solidified over millions of years. 

Die Insel wurde durch Lava gebildet, die über Millionen von Jahren ausgebrochen und erstarrt war.

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rainforest
rainforest
[Nomen]

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

Regenwald

Regenwald

Ex: The rainforest ecosystem is incredibly diverse and complex. 

Das Ökosystem des Regenwaldes ist unglaublich vielfältig und komplex.

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jaguar
jaguar
[Nomen]

a large wild animal belonging to the cat family with a yellow fur covered with black spots, native to Central and South America

Jaguar, Panthera onca

Jaguar, Panthera onca

Ex: The jaguar's amber eyes gleamed with intensity as it prepared to pounce on its unsuspecting target. 
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indigenous
indigenous
[Adjektiv]

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

indigen,  einheimisch

indigen, einheimisch

Ex: Indigenous leaders are advocating for greater autonomy and recognition of their ancestral land rights. 

Indigene Führer setzen sich für mehr Autonomie und die Anerkennung ihrer ancestralen Landrechte ein.

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explorer
explorer
[Nomen]

a person who visits unknown places to find out more about them

Forschungsreisende(r)

Forschungsreisende(r)

Ex: The ship carried a group of explorers searching for new trade routes. 

Das Schiff trug eine Gruppe von Entdeckern, die nach neuen Handelsrouten suchten.

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to gain
to gain
[Verb]

to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

erwerben, erlangen

erwerben, erlangen

Ex: He gained admission to his dream university by acing his exams and extracurricular activities. 
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independence

the state of being free from the control of others

Unabhängigkeit

Unabhängigkeit

Ex: Financial independence is one of his long-term goals. 
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volcanic eruption

the sudden release of lava, gases, and ash from a volcano

Vulkanausbruch, vulkanische Eruption

Vulkanausbruch, vulkanische Eruption

Ex: The lava from the volcanic eruption flowed into the ocean. 

Die Lava des Vulkanausbruchs floss in den Ozean.

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marimba
marimba
[Nomen]

a percussion instrument with a set of wooden bars in different lengths mounted on a frame, played with a yarn or mallets

Marimba, Marimba

Marimba, Marimba

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salsa
salsa
[Nomen]

a Latin dance with rhythmic movements, intricate footwork, and hip movements, typically danced in pairs to salsa music

Salsa, Salsatanz

Salsa, Salsatanz

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merengue
merengue
[Nomen]

a lively couple dance or its music that is originated in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, popular all over the Latin America

Merengue, Merengue-Tanz

Merengue, Merengue-Tanz

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folk song
folk song
[Nomen]

a song that is part of the tradition of a region or community, with a simple form and melody, developed by ordinary people

Volkslied, traditionelles Lied

Volkslied, traditionelles Lied

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pottery
pottery
[Nomen]

pots, dishes, etc. that are made of clay by hand and then baked in a kiln to be hardened

Töpferei, Keramik

Töpferei, Keramik

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pork
pork
[Nomen]

meat from a pig, eaten as food

Schweinefleisch

Schweinefleisch

Ex: He ordered a pulled pork sandwich for lunch, savoring the tender meat and tangy barbecue sauce. 

Er bestellte ein Schweinefleisch-Sandwich zum Mittagessen und genoss das zarte Fleisch und die würzige Barbecue-Sauce.

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cabbage
cabbage
[Nomen]

a large round vegetable with thick white, green or purple leaves, eaten raw or cooked

Kohl

Kohl

Ex: Fermented cabbage, known as sauerkraut, is popular in many cultures for its unique flavor and health benefits. 

Fermentierter Kohl, bekannt als Sauerkraut, ist in vielen Kulturen wegen seines einzigartigen Geschmacks und seiner gesundheitlichen Vorteile beliebt.

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crop
crop
[Nomen]

a plant that is grown for food over large areas of land

Anbau, Ernte

Anbau, Ernte

Ex: Corn is a vital crop in many countries around the world. 
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highland
highland
[Nomen]

land with mountains or hills

Hochland

Hochland

Ex: The Tibetan Plateau is known as the "Roof of the World," a vast highland with towering peaks and expansive plateaus. 

Das tibetische Plateau ist als "Dach der Welt" bekannt, ein weites Hochland mit hohen Gipfeln und ausgedehnten Hochebenen.

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poverty
poverty
[Nomen]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

Armut

Armut

Ex: The government is working on policies to reduce poverty in rural communities. 
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healthcare
healthcare
[Nomen]

the health services and treatments given to people

Gesundheitsversorgung, Gesundheitswesen

Gesundheitsversorgung, Gesundheitswesen

Ex: The hospital is known for providing excellent healthcare to its patients. 

Das Krankenhaus ist dafür bekannt, seinen Patienten eine hervorragende Gesundheitsversorgung zu bieten.

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deforestation

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

Entwaldung

Entwaldung

Ex: The deforestation of mountain slopes increases the risk of landslides. 

Die Abholzung von Bergabhängen erhöht das Risiko von Erdrutschen.

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colonial
colonial
[Adjektiv]

relating to a colony, colonial rule, or colonialism

kolonial,  kolonialistisch

kolonial, kolonialistisch

Ex: The museum examines the region's colonial history. 
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cobblestone

the small, rounded stones used historically for paving streets and paths

Kopfstein, Pflasterstein

Kopfstein, Pflasterstein

Ex: He tripped on the uneven cobblestones. 

Er stolperte über die unebenen Kopfsteinpflaster.

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tourist destination

a country, city, or area with places or activities that attracts many visitors and tourists

Touristenattraktion, Reiseziel

Touristenattraktion, Reiseziel

Ex: Venice, with its canals and historic architecture, remains a top tourist destination for travelers seeking a unique experience. 

Venedig mit seinen Kanälen und historischen Gebäuden bleibt ein Top-Reiseziel für Reisende, die ein einzigartiges Erlebnis suchen.

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environment

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Umwelt

Umwelt

Ex: Plastic waste is a serious problem for our environment. 
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to cut down

to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

etwas an der Basis durchtrennen damit es fällt, einen Baum oder eine Konstruktion durch Durchtrennen des unteren Teils zu Fall bringen

etwas an der Basis durchtrennen damit es fällt, einen Baum oder eine Konstruktion durch Durchtrennen des unteren Teils zu Fall bringen

Ex: Environmentalists protested the decision to cut down a grove of ancient trees for the development of a shopping mall. 

Umweltschützer protestierten gegen die Entscheidung, einen Hain alter Bäume für die Entwicklung eines Einkaufszentrums zu fällen.

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to found
to found
[Verb]

to create or establish an organization or place, especially by providing the finances

gründen, errichten

gründen, errichten

Ex: They found a research institute dedicated to environmental conservation. 
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shore
shore
[Nomen]

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, river, or other body of water

Ufer,  Küste

Ufer, Küste

Ex: Waves crashed against the rocky shore throughout the night. 
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surrounding
surrounding
[Adjektiv]

existing or situated all around something or someone

umgebend, angrenzend

umgebend, angrenzend

Ex: The surrounding buildings blocked out the sunlight in the narrow alley. 

Die umliegenden Gebäude blockierten das Sonnenlicht in der schmalen Gasse.

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to [stand] the test of time

to remain strong, valuable, or effective over a long period, despite changes or challenges

Ex: The teaching method has stood the test of time.  It is still used in schools today. 
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to remain
to remain
[Verb]

to stay in the same state or condition

bleiben

bleiben

Ex: The old castle continues to remain a symbol of the town's history. 
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charming
charming
[Adjektiv]

(of a place) having a pleasant appearance and atmosphere

charmant, reizend

charmant, reizend

Ex: The charming little cottage was perfect for a weekend getaway. 

Das charmante kleine Cottage war perfekt für ein Wochenendausflug.

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community
community
[Nomen]

a group of people who live in the same area

Gemeinschaft, Gemeinde

Gemeinschaft, Gemeinde

Ex: She volunteered her time to help improve the community park. 
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to soak
to soak
[Verb]

to put something in a liquid for a period of time to allow it to absorb or become saturated

einweichen, tränken

einweichen, tränken

Ex: She soaked the fabric in a dye solution to change its color. 
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to steam
to steam
[Verb]

to cook using the steam of boiling water

dämpfen, im Dampf garen

dämpfen, im Dampf garen

Ex: The chef prefers to steam fish rather than fry it to retain its natural flavors. 
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