a distinct layer or level within a system, often conceived as having depth or hierarchy
Schicht, Ebene
a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer
Rätsel, Dilemma
a section of additional material that is usually added at the end of a book
Addendum, Anhang
a single-celled microorganism that typically reproduces by cell division and can be found in various environments, including soil, water, and living organisms
Bakterium, einzelnes Bakterium
a large retail store selling various goods, or a particular type of goods
Emporium, Großhandlung
a shell beads used by some Native American tribes as currency or ceremonial items
Wampum
a device with a long thin bar and a weight at the end that swings side to side to keep a clock working
Pendulum, Schwingpendel
the wall separating the audience and the stage in a theater hall, including the arch on its top
Proscenium, Vorderbühne
a tarred fiber used for caulking seams in wooden ships and as insulation in plumbing
Zwirn, Lederband
a single piece of information or a reference point used in analysis or measurement
Datum, Einzelinformation
a concise collection or summary of information, typically presented in a single volume or document
Kompendium, Zusammenfassung
severe criticism or public condemnation, often directed at someone's actions or behavior that is considered shameful or disgraceful
Tadel, Beschimpfung
a point or support on which a lever pivots or rotates in order to lift or move objects
Drehpunkt, Stützpunkt
(anatomy) the bone structure that surrounds and protects the brain
Schädel, Schädelknochen
an unpleasant or noxious odor, typically emanating from decaying matter or industrial processes
Effluvium
a period of one thousand years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ
Millennium, Jahrtausend
a temporary suspension or halt of an ongoing activity, often imposed by an authority
Moratorium
a formal expression of praise or tribute, typically delivered in speech or writing
Lobpreisung, Panegyrik
a facility offering care for patients with mental or medical conditions needing extended treatment
Asyl, Psychiatrische Klinik
a questionable or unproven remedy or treatment, often sold with exaggerated claims of effectiveness
zweifelhafter Heilmittel, Wundermittel