noun🔗ShareKreuzA geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other."Put a cross for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one."Setzen Sie ein Kreuz für eine falsche Antwort und ein Häkchen für eine richtige.figuremathsignreligionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKreuzAny geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross."The stained-glass window in the church depicted a large cross of Lorraine. "Das Buntglasfenster in der Kirche zeigte ein großes Lothringer Kreuz.figureartreligioncultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKreuzA wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion)."Criminals were commonly executed on a wooden cross."Kriminelle wurden häufig an einem hölzernen Kreuz hingerichtet.religionhistorystructuretheologysufferingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDas Kreuz(usually with the) The cross on which Christ was crucified."The church displayed a large wooden cross, a reminder of Jesus' sacrifice. "Die Kirche zeigte ein großes Holzkreuz, eine Erinnerung an das Opfer Jesu.religiontheologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKreuzzeichenA hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross."She made the cross after swearing."Sie machte das Kreuzzeichen nach dem Schwören.religionritualessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKreuzA modified representation of the crucifixion stake, worn as jewellery or displayed as a symbol of religious devotion."She was wearing a cross on her necklace."Sie trug ein Kreuz an ihrer Halskette.religionculturetheologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLeidensweg, Prüfung(figurative, from Christ's bearing of the cross) A difficult situation that must be endured."Facing the criticism from her peers was a heavy cross to bear. "Die Kritik ihrer Kollegen zu ertragen, war ein schwerer Leidensweg.sufferingsituationreligionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÜberquerung, DurchquerungThe act of going across; the act of passing from one side to the other"A quick cross of the road."Eine schnelle Überquerung der Straße.actionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKreuzung, MischlingAn animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization."The farmer's prize-winning rose cross resulted from carefully controlled cross-pollination of two different varieties. "Die preisgekrönte Rosenkreuzung des Bauern resultierte aus einer sorgfältig kontrollierten Kreuzbestäubung zweier verschiedener Sorten.organismbiologyplantanimalagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKreuzung, Mischung(by extension) A hybrid of any kind."The new student was a cross between a shy bookworm and a boisterous athlete. "Der neue Schüler war eine Mischung aus einem schüchternen Bücherwurm und einem ausgelassenen Athleten.biologyorganismessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKonter, HakenA hook thrown over the opponent's punch."The boxer landed a perfect cross, hooking his opponent's jab. "Der Boxer landete einen perfekten Konter und hakte den Schlag seines Gegners.sportactionweaponessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlankeA pass in which the ball travels from by one touchline across the pitch."The midfielder made a good cross to the striker, who headed the ball into the net. "Der Mittelfeldspieler spielte eine gute Flanke zum Stürmer, der den Ball ins Netz köpfte.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKreuzungA place where roads intersect and lead off in four directions; a crossroad (common in UK and Irish place names such as Gerrards Cross)."The school is located at the cross, where the two main roads meet. "Die Schule befindet sich an der Kreuzung, wo sich die beiden Hauptstraßen treffen.placedirectiongeographyareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDenkmal, KreuzA monument that marks such a place. (Also common in UK or Irish place names such as Charing Cross)"The school's cross stands tall at the entrance to the campus. "Das Kreuz der Schule steht hoch am Eingang zum Campus.architecturehistoryreligionplacesignessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKreuz, GeldA coin stamped with the figure of a cross, or that side of such a piece on which the cross is stamped; hence, money in general."The shop owner accepted the cross as payment for the groceries. "Der Ladenbesitzer akzeptierte das Geld als Bezahlung für die Lebensmittel.valuefinancehistoryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKirchenlandChurch lands."The school's new sports field is built on a portion of the local cross. "Das neue Sportfeld der Schule ist auf einem Teil des örtlichen Kirchenlands gebaut.propertyreligionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKreuz, ÜberkreuzungA line drawn across or through another line."The teacher drew a cross on the graph to show the midpoint. "Der Lehrer zeichnete ein Kreuz auf das Diagramm, um den Mittelpunkt zu zeigen.markmathfigureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQuerholz, WinkelAn instrument for laying of offsets perpendicular to the main course."The surveyor used a cross to mark the perpendicular lines for the new fence. "Der Vermesser benutzte ein Querholz, um die senkrechten Linien für den neuen Zaun zu markieren.technicaldeviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKreuzstückA pipe-fitting with four branches whose axes usually form a right angle."The plumber used a cross fitting to connect the four pipes coming from the water heater. "Der Klempner verwendete ein Kreuzstück, um die vier Rohre, die vom Warmwasserbereiter kamen, zu verbinden.technicalutilitystructurebuildingitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKreuz(Rubik's Cube) Four edge cubies of one side that are in their right places, forming the shape of a cross."The cross of yellow edge pieces on the Rubik's Cube was almost complete; just one more needed to be moved into place. "Das Kreuz aus gelben Kantenstücken auf dem Zauberwürfel war fast fertig; nur noch eines musste an seinen Platz gebracht werden.gametechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDas KreuzThe thirty-sixth Lenormand card."My tarot reading showed the "cross" card, suggesting a time of challenges. "Meine Tarot-Lesung zeigte das Kreuz, was auf eine Zeit der Herausforderungen hindeutete.astrologysupernaturalreligionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKreuzfeuerCrossfire."The soldiers were caught in a crossfire between the two opposing groups. "Die Soldaten gerieten in ein Kreuzfeuer zwischen den beiden gegnerischen Gruppen.militarywaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEin Kreuz bilden, kreuzenTo make or form a cross."The carpenter crossed two pieces of wood to create a strong support beam. "Der Zimmermann kreuzte zwei Holzstücke, um einen starken Stützbalken zu schaffen.actionmarkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÜberqueren, kreuzenTo move relatively."The children cross the playground to get to the swings. "Die Kinder überqueren den Spielplatz, um zu den Schaukeln zu gelangen.directionactionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharewidersprechen, sich querstellen(social) To oppose."My parents cross my brother often because he doesn't do his chores. "Meine Eltern widersprechen meinem Bruder oft, weil er seine Pflichten nicht erledigt.politicsgovernmentactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKreuzen, züchtenTo cross-fertilize or crossbreed."They managed to cross a sheep with a goat."Es gelang ihnen, ein Schaf mit einer Ziege zu kreuzen.agriculturebiologyplantorganismessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchstreichen, sperrenTo stamp or mark (a cheque) in such a way as to prevent it being cashed, thus requiring it to be deposited into a bank account."The store manager crossed the check to prevent it from being cashed at the counter, so it had to be deposited into the store's account. "Der Filialleiter strich den Scheck durch, um zu verhindern, dass er am Schalter eingelöst wird, so dass er auf das Geschäftskonto eingezahlt werden musste.businessfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareQuer, kreuzweiseTransverse; lying across the main direction."At the end of each row were cross benches which linked the rows."Am Ende jeder Reihe befanden sich quer verlaufende Bänke, die die Reihen verbanden.directionpositionappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Shareentgegengesetzt, gegensätzlichOpposite, opposed to."His actions were perversely cross to his own happiness."Seine Handlungen waren widerwärtig gegensätzlich zu seinem eigenen Glück.attitudecharacterpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareWidrig, gegensätzlichOpposing, adverse; being contrary to what one would hope or wish for."His teacher's criticism was cross to his expectations; he had hoped for praise. "Die Kritik seines Lehrers war seinen Erwartungen zuwider; er hatte Lob erhofft.attitudecharacternegativeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareVerärgert, gereiztBad-tempered, angry, annoyed."My brother was cross with me because I forgot his birthday. "Mein Bruder war verärgert auf mich, weil ich seinen Geburtstag vergessen hatte.attitudecharacteremotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGegensätzlich, entgegengesetztMade in an opposite direction, or an inverse relation; mutually inverse; interchanged."cross interrogatories"Gegensätzliche VerhöredirectionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition🔗ShareÜber, durchAcross"She walked cross the mountains."Sie ging über die Berge.directionpositionplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition🔗ShareKreuzprodukt von dem vorherigen Vektor und dem folgenden VektorCross product of the previous vector and the following vector."The Lorentz force is q times v cross B."Die Lorentz-Kraft ist q mal v Kreuz B.mathphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
