B2 verb /əˈkɒmədeɪt/

accommodate

unterbringen

Meaning

To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.

Example

The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.

Das Hotel kann bis zu 200 Gäste unterbringen.

B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

bewohnen

Meaning

to live in; to occupy as a dwelling

Example

Many animals inhabit the forest.

Viele Tiere bewohnen den Wald.

B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

früher; ehemals

Meaning

in the past; previously; at an earlier time

Example

The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.

Das Gebäude war früher eine Schule, ist jetzt jedoch ein Gemeindezentrum.

B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

kupfer

Meaning

a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more

Example

Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

Kupfer ist ein guter Leiter von Elektrizität.

B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

angemessen

Meaning

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity

Example

The food was adequate for the small group.

Das Essen war angemessen für die kleine Gruppe.

B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

Hafen

Meaning

a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge

Example

The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.

Die Fischerei-Boote kehrten sicher zum Hafen zurück, bevor der Sturm die Küste erreichte.

B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

unzählbar

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable

Example

There are countless stars in the sky.

Es gibt unzählbare Sterne am Himmel.

B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

solidarität

Meaning

unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest

Example

The workers showed solidarity during the strike.

die arbeiter zeigten solidarität während des streiks.

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

umgesetzt

Meaning

Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.

Example

The master plans were partially implemented.

Die Masterpläne wurden teilweise umgesetzt.

B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

Bereitschaft

Meaning

the quality of being prepared or ready to do something

Example

Her willingness to help others made her very popular.

Ihre Bereitschaft, anderen zu helfen, machte sie sehr beliebt.

B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

chronologisch

Meaning

Arranged in the order in which events happened.

Example

The events were listed in chronological order.

Die Ereignisse wurden in chronologischer Reihenfolge aufgelistet.

B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

bewerten

Meaning

To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.

Example

The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.

Der Lehrer wird die Projekte der Schüler morgen bewerten.

B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

parlamentarisch

Meaning

relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority

Example

The country follows a parliamentary form of government.

Das Land hat ein parlamentarisches Regierungssystem.

B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

Statistik

Meaning

the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data

Example

The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.

Die Statistik zeigte einen Anstieg der Nutzerzahlen im letzten Jahr.

B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Maschinerie

Meaning

machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works

Example

The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.

Die Fabrik investierte in neue Maschinen, um die Produktion zu steigern.

B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

verdächtig; zweifelhaft

Meaning

having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable

Example

The police found his behavior very suspicious.

Die Polizei fand sein Verhalten sehr verdächtig.

B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

Kaufkraft

Meaning

The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.

Example

Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.

Wegen der Inflation ist die Kaufkraft der Menschen gesunken.

B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

Mittag

Meaning

The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon

Example

The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.

Die Sonne ist am hellsten zur Mittagszeit, wenn sie direkt über uns steht.

B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

auf und ab wippen

Meaning

a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down

Example

The small boat began to bob on the waves.

Das kleine Boot begann auf den Wellen zu wippen.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

Ratsmitglied

Meaning

an elected member of a council, especially a local government body

Example

The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.

Das Ratsmitglied veranstaltete eine öffentliche Sitzung, um lokale Themen zu besprechen.

B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.ɡər/

Vulgar

vulgär; unhöflich; grob;

Meaning

lacking sophistication or good taste; crude and offensive in language or behavior

Example

His vulgar language offended everyone at the dinner party.

Seine vulgäre Sprache beleidigte alle auf der Dinnerparty.

B2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

exhaustion

Erschöpfung

Meaning

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.

Example

Chronic exhaustion can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.

Chronische Erschöpfung kann zu Erschöpfung und sinkender Produktivität führen.

B2 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

Händler

Meaning

a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes

Example

The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.

Der Autohändler bot einen Rabatt an, um Kunden zu gewinnen.

B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

Reife

Meaning

The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally

Example

With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.

Mit dem Alter kommen Weisheit und emotionale Maturität.

B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

zuverlässig

Meaning

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

Example

She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.

Sie ist eine zuverlässige Kollegin, die immer Termine einhält.

B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

heilig

Meaning

connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship

Example

The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.

Der heilige Tempel wurde von Tausenden Pilgern besucht.

B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

mühle

Meaning

a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods

Example

The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.

Die alte Mühle wurde in ein Museum umgewandelt.

B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

ausstehend; nicht entschieden; in Bearbeitung

Meaning

awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed

Example

The application is still pending approval.

Der Antrag wartet noch auf Genehmigung.

B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

verzichten

Meaning

To hold oneself back from doing something.

Example

Please refrain from smoking in this area.

Bitte verzichten Sie darauf, in diesem Bereich zu rauchen.

B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

Notwendigkeit

Meaning

The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.

Example

Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.

Abfallmanagement ist eine Notwendigkeit für die ökologische Nachhaltigkeit.

B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

berühmt

Meaning

Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.

Example

He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.

Er ist ein gefeierter Autor im Bereich der Literatur.

B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

selbstmord

Meaning

the act of intentionally killing oneself

Example

Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.

Psychische Gesundheitsfachkräfte arbeiten daran, Selbstmord zu verhindern.

B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

Meaning

a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers

Example

The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.

Die Aloe-Vera-Pflanze blüht mit orangefarbenen oder gelben röhrenförmigen Blumen.

B2 adjective /ˈruː.tɪd/

Rooted

verwurzelt

Meaning

deeply established; firmly fixed

Example

His beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.

Seine Überzeugungen sind tief in der Tradition verwurzelt.

B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

Hagel

Meaning

pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim

Example

The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.

Der plötzliche Hagelsturm beschädigte viele Autos auf dem Parkplatz mit großen Eiskugeln.

B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

Abonnement

Meaning

a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly

Example

I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.

Ich habe mein Netflix-Abonnement gekündigt, weil ich es nicht genug geschaut habe.

B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

offensichtlich

Meaning

Clearly seen or understood; obvious.

Example

The result was evident.

Das Ergebnis war offensichtlich.

B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

erfolgreich; aufeinanderfolgend

Meaning

following one after the other in order; consecutive

Example

The team won three successive matches.

Das Team gewann drei aufeinanderfolgende Spiele.

B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

deprimieren

Meaning

To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.

Example

The gloomy weather tends to depress people.

Das trübe Wetter deprimiert die Leute.

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

Außenbereich; äußere; äußere Oberfläche

Meaning

relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer

Example

The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.

Die Außenansicht des Gebäudes war in hellen Farben gestrichen.

B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

geschmackvoll; stilvoll; mit gutem Geschmack

Meaning

showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty

Example

She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.

Sie hat ihr Haus auf eine sehr geschmackvolle Weise dekoriert.

B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

Stimulation

Meaning

The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.

Example

Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.

Stimulation verringert Stress und hilft bei der Entspannung.

B2 noun /ˈmæstəri/

Mastery

Fähigkeit; Meisterschaft;

Meaning

Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity

Example

His mastery of the violin impressed audiences around the world.

Seine Meisterschaft auf der Geige beeindruckte Zuschauer auf der ganzen Welt.

B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

wertschätzen

Meaning

To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.

Example

She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.

Sie wertschätzt die Erinnerungen an ihr Kinderheim.

B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

daher

Meaning

for this reason; as a result

Example

She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.

Sie war die beste Kandidatin, daher wurde sie für den Job ausgewählt.

B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Sammler

Meaning

a person who collects things as a hobby or job

Example

He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.

Er ist ein Briefmarkensammler mit Tausenden von seltenen Artikeln.

B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

rücksichtslos; fahrlässig; gefährlich;

Meaning

acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;

Example

His reckless driving caused a serious accident.

Sein rücksichtsloses Fahren verursachte einen schweren Unfall.

B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

angesehen

Meaning

well known or famous; written down or observed

Example

He is a noted author in the field of history.

Er ist ein angesehener Autor im Bereich der Geschichte.

B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

rest; was übrig bleibt

Meaning

the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away

Example

The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.

Der Rest des Essens wurde im Kühlschrank aufbewahrt.

B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

Unfug

Meaning

Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm

Example

The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.

Die Kinder waren voller Unfug während der Sommerferien.

B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

käfer

Meaning

a hard-bodied insect with wing covers

Example

The black beetle scurried across the garden path.

Der schwarze Käfer huschte über den Gartenweg.

B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

überwiegend

Meaning

mainly; for the most part

Example

The population in the city is predominantly young.

Die Bevölkerung in der Stadt ist überwiegend jung.

B2 verb /ɪˈveɪd/

evade

entkommen

Meaning

To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

Example

He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.

Er versuchte, die Frage zu umgehen, indem er das Thema wechselte.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

unabsichtlich; versehentlich

Meaning

not done on purpose; accidental

Example

The damage to the car was unintentional.

Der Schaden am Auto war unbeabsichtigt.

B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

Kommentar

Meaning

An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.

Example

The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.

Der Kommentar des Professors zum Roman war aufschlussreich.

B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

Petition

Meaning

a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause

Example

They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.

Sie haben eine Petition unterschrieben, um die Verkehrssicherheit in der Region zu verbessern.

B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

Kugel

Meaning

a metal projectile fired from a gun

Example

The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.

Die Kugel verfehlte ihr Ziel und traf die Wand.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

Artefakt

Meaning

an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest

Example

The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.

Das Museum zeigte antike Artefakte aus Ägypten.

B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

Maut / Schaden

Meaning

A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.

Example

The flood took a heavy toll on the village.

Die Flut hat einen hohen Schaden im Dorf verursacht.

B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

verärgert

Meaning

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example

She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.

Sie sah verärgert aus, nachdem sie die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.

B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

Anstand

Meaning

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

Example

She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.

Sie hatte den Anstand, sich sofort für ihren Fehler zu entschuldigen.

B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

Pestizide

Meaning

Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Example

Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.

Der übermäßige Einsatz von Pestiziden kann der Umwelt schaden.

B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Büste/zerbrechen

Meaning

As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.

Example

The police busted the gang last night.

Die Polizei hat die Bande gestern Abend verhaftet.

B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

Blazer

Meaning

A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.

Example

He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.

Er sah in seinem marineblauen Blazer bei der Veranstaltung schick aus.

B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

imitieren

Meaning

to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something

Example

Children often imitate their parents' behavior.

Kinder ahmen oft das Verhalten ihrer Eltern nach.

B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

Meditation

Meaning

The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.

Example

She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.

Sie praktiziert jeden Morgen Meditation, um ihren Tag in Ruhe zu beginnen.

B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

außergewöhnlich groß; riesig

Meaning

exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic

Example

The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.

Das Jumbo-Jet wurde am Flughafen verspätet.

B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

vorläufig

Meaning

Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Example

Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.

Vorbereitende Schritte sind entscheidend vor dem Hauptprojekt.

B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

Kritiker

Meaning

A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature

Example

The film critic praised the director's latest movie.

Der Filmkritiker lobte den neuesten Film des Regisseurs.

B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

billig/übermäßig sentimental

Meaning

tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality

Example

The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.

Der Film war lustig, aber ein bisschen zu kitschig.

B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

nachhaltig

Meaning

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.

Example

Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.

Nachhaltige Praktiken verringern die Umweltbelastung.

B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

schimpfen

Meaning

to criticize angrily; to rebuke

Example

The teacher scolded the students for being late.

Der Lehrer schimpfte mit den Schülern, weil sie zu spät kamen.

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

Meaning

performed by one person alone; a single performance

Example

She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.

Sie entschied sich, einen Solo-Tanz bei der Talentshow aufzuführen.

B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

spezialisiert

Meaning

designed or developed for a particular purpose or function

Example

He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.

Er hat ein spezialisiertes Wissen über alte Zivilisationen.

B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

Landung

Meaning

the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase

Example

The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.

Der Pilot machte trotz stürmischen Wetters eine sanfte Landung.

B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

Panik

Meaning

sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety

Example

The fire alarm caused panic among the students.

Der Feueralarm verursachte Panik unter den Studenten.

B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

Täter

Meaning

a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed

Example

The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.

Die Polizei erwischte den Täter hinter dem Raubüberfall.

B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

aufgeben

Meaning

to give up completely; to leave permanently

Example

They had to abandon their house due to flooding.

Sie mussten ihr Haus wegen der Überschwemmung aufgeben.

B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

fließend; mühelos

Meaning

in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill

Example

She speaks French fluently.

Sie spricht fließend Französisch.

B2 noun /ʌnˈrest/

Unrest

Unruhe; Aufruhr; gesellschaftliche oder politische Störung

Meaning

a state of dissatisfaction and disturbance; social or political disorder

Example

The economic crisis led to widespread social unrest.

Die Wirtschaftskrise führte zu weit verbreiteter sozialer Unruhe.

B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

Glaubwürdigkeit

Meaning

The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.

Example

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

Seine Glaubwürdigkeit als Führer bleibt unbestreitbar.

B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

Wasserkrug

Meaning

a container used for storing or carrying water

Example

The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.

Der Wasserkrug in der Küche war mit frischem Trinkwasser gefüllt.

B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

Meisterwerk

Meaning

A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship

Example

The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.

Das Mona Lisa gilt als eines der größten Meisterwerke aller Zeiten.

B2 adjective /ˈfruːt.fəl/

Fruitful

fruchtbar; vorteilhaft; erfolgreich;

Meaning

productive; beneficial; successful;

Example

Our discussion was very fruitful and led to many new ideas.

Unsere Diskussion war sehr fruchtbar und führte zu vielen neuen Ideen.

B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

Viehzucht

Meaning

The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.

Example

Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.

Viehzucht spielt eine entscheidende Rolle in der Ernährungssicherheit.

B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

Nationalhymne

Meaning

an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies

Example

The national anthem was played before the international match.

Die Nationalhymne wurde vor dem internationalen Spiel gespielt.

B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

umliegend

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

Die umliegenden Hügel waren von Nebel bedeckt.

B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

weg

Meaning

a route or course along which something travels or progresses

Example

The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.

Der schmale Weg führte zum versteckten Garten.

B2 noun ˈtraɪəmf

triumph

Triumph

Meaning

A great victory or achievement.

Example

The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs.

Der Roman gilt als eines der größten Triumphe von Dickens.

B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

verschlechtert

Meaning

To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Example

The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.

Die Luftqualität verschlechtert sich aufgrund der Verschmutzung.

B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

Lappen; abgenutztes Kleidungsstück zum Reinigen verwendet

Meaning

a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing

Example

She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.

Sie benutzte einen alten Lappen, um den staubigen Tisch zu reinigen.

B2 noun /ræk/

Rack

regal

Meaning

a framework or structure for holding or storing things

Example

She hung her coat on the rack by the door.

Sie hängte ihren Mantel auf dem Regal neben der Tür auf.

B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

Streich

Meaning

A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.

Example

They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.

Sie haben während der Party einen harmlosen Streich mit ihrem Freund gespielt.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

unvorhersehbar

Meaning

not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly

Example

The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.

Das Wetter in dieser Region ist sehr unvorhersehbar.

B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

klebrig

Meaning

having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with

Example

The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.

Die Süßigkeit ist zu klebrig, um sie mit den Händen zu essen.

B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

Vorliebe

Meaning

a greater liking for one alternative over another or others

Example

She has a preference for classical music over pop music.

Sie hat eine Vorliebe für klassische Musik gegenüber Popmusik.

B2 noun /nɒt/

Knot

Knoten

Meaning

a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood

Example

The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.

Der Seemann knüpfte einen sicheren Knoten, um das Boot sicher zu verankern.

B2 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

vergrößern

Meaning

to make something bigger or increase in size

Example

They decided to enlarge their house.

Sie entschieden sich, ihr Haus zu vergrößern.

B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

statistisch

Meaning

relating to the use or analysis of numerical data

Example

The report provides statistical data about population growth.

Der Bericht liefert statistische Daten über das Bevölkerungswachstum.

B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

einschränkung; begrenzung; kontrolle

Meaning

a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something

Example

There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.

Es gibt strenge Einschränkungen beim Rauchen in öffentlichen Bereichen.

B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

Betrug

Meaning

wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain

Example

The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.

Das Unternehmen wurde wegen Kreditkartenbetrugs und Geldwäsche untersucht.

B2 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

blenden

Meaning

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

Example

The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.

Die Tricks des Magiers haben das Publikum geblendet.

B2 adjective /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

unterliegend

Meaning

basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something

Example

The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.

Der zugrunde liegende Grund für den Konflikt wurde nie angesprochen.

B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

gewehr

Meaning

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

Example

The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.

Der Soldat trug während der Mission ein Gewehr.

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

Innenraum

Meaning

the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object

Example

The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.

Der Innenraum des Hotels war wunderschön dekoriert.

B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

elternbezogen

Meaning

relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father

Example

Parental guidance is important for a child's development.

Elterliche Anleitung ist wichtig für die Entwicklung eines Kindes.

B2 noun /ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

unavailability

Nichtverfügbarkeit

Meaning

The state of being not available or not accessible.

Example

The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project.

Die Nichtverfügbarkeit des Managers verursachte eine Verzögerung im Projekt.

B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

formell

Meaning

in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions

Example

The agreement was formally signed by both parties.

Die Vereinbarung wurde von beiden Parteien formell unterzeichnet.

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

unentschlossen; unsicher

Meaning

not having made a decision; uncertain

Example

She was undecided about which college to attend.

Sie war unentschlossen, welches College sie besuchen sollte.

B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

Mondfinsternis

Meaning

an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow

Example

We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.

Wir haben die Mondfinsternis von unserem Garten aus gesehen.

B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

ordentlich und aufgeräumt; schlank und fit

Meaning

neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit

Example

She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.

Sie hält ihren Garten sehr ordentlich und aufgeräumt.

B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

legitim; gültig; authentisch; vernünftig

Meaning

lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable

Example

He has a legitimate reason for being late.

Er hat einen legitimen Grund, zu spät zu kommen.

B2 noun /ˈpɪm.pəl/

Pimple

Pickel

Meaning

a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face

Example

She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.

Sie war wegen des Pickels auf ihrer Stirn verlegen.

B2 noun /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

Annehmlichkeiten

Meaning

useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience

Example

The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.

Das Hotel bietet moderne Annehmlichkeiten wie kostenloses WLAN und einen Pool.

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/

undertake

unternehmen

Meaning

to commit to and begin a task or project; to take on responsibility

Example

She decided to undertake a challenging project.

Sie entschloss sich, ein herausforderndes Projekt zu unternehmen.

B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

wund

Meaning

painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body

Example

After the long run, my legs were sore.

Nach dem langen Lauf waren meine Beine wund.

B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

Verdienst; Tugend; Qualität, Lob zu verdienen

Meaning

The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention

Example

She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.

Sie wurde aufgrund ihres Verdienstes und ihrer harten Arbeit befördert.

B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

spontan

Meaning

done without planning; natural and unforced

Example

Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.

Ihr spontaner Tanz im Regen war wunderschön.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

unavailable

nicht verfügbar

Meaning

Not able to be obtained, reached, or used; not present or accessible.

Example

The manager was unavailable to take calls during the meeting.

Der Manager war während des Treffens nicht verfügbar, um Anrufe entgegenzunehmen.

B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

Verschwörung

Meaning

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Example

The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.

Die Polizei deckte eine Verschwörung auf, um die Regierung zu stürzen.

B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

Anker

Meaning

a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence

Example

The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.

Das Schiff warf sein Anker im Hafen aus.