B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

verstellbar; anpassbar; justierbar;

Meaning

নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;

Example

This chair has an adjustable height feature.

Dieser Stuhl hat eine verstellbare Höhe.

B2 noun (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

Artefakte

Meaning

objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance

Example

Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.

Archäologen entdeckten wertvolle Artefakte in den Ruinen.

B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

Bewunderung

Meaning

a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something

Example

She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.

Sie empfand große Bewunderung für ihren Lehrer.

B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

starke Frau

Meaning

A tall, strong, or powerful woman.

Example

She fought like an amazon in the competition.

Sie kämpfte wie eine Amazone im Wettbewerb.

B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

angrenzend

Meaning

পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;

Example

The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.

Das Hotel ist angrenzend an das Einkaufszentrum.

B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

plötzlich und unerwartet; ohne Vorwarnung

Meaning

suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning

Example

The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.

Das Meeting endete abrupt, als der Strom ausfiel.

B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

Fußkette

Meaning

a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle

Example

She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.

Sie trug ein schönes silbernes Fußkettchen an ihrem linken Fuß.

B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

aktiv

Meaning

in a way that involves energetic participation or effort

Example

He is actively involved in community service.

Er ist aktiv in der Gemeindearbeit beteiligt.

B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

Annahmen

Meaning

Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.

Example

His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.

Seine Annahmen über das Projekt waren völlig falsch.

B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

alarmierend

Meaning

Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.

Example

The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.

Die Arbeitslosenquote unter Jugendlichen ist alarmierend.

B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

Botschafter

Meaning

an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country

Example

The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.

Der Botschafter traf sich mit Regierungsbeamten, um Handelsabkommen zu besprechen.

B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

automatisierung

Meaning

Replacing manual work with machines or software.

Example

Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.

Automatisierung steigert die Effizienz und reduziert Fehler in der Produktion.

B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

erreichbar

Meaning

Able to be brought about or reached successfully.

Example

Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.

Beginnen Sie mit erreichbaren Schritten, um motiviert zu bleiben.

B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

Beschwerde

Meaning

An illness, typically a minor one.

Example

He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.

Er ging zum Arzt wegen einer leichten Magenbeschwerde.

B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

aufmerksam; wachsam; aufmerksam

Meaning

careful to pay attention; alert and observant

Example

The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.

Der aufmerksame Schüler hörte sorgfältig auf jedes Wort, das der Lehrer sagte.

B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

Änderung

Meaning

a change or modification made to something

Example

The tailor made an alteration to the suit.

Der Schneider nahm eine Änderung am Anzug vor.

B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

neben; entlang;

Meaning

beside; next to; together with

Example

She walked alongside her friend through the park.

Sie ging zusammen mit ihrem Freund durch den Park.

B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

Widrigkeit

Meaning

Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Example

He remained strong in the face of adversity.

Er blieb stark angesichts der Widrigkeit.

B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

verstärken

Meaning

to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant

Example

The microphone amplifies her voice.

Das Mikrofon verstärkt ihre Stimme.

B2 adjective /əˈstɒnɪʃt/

astonished

erstaunt

Meaning

feeling very surprised or amazed

Example

She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.

Sie war über den unglaublichen Trick des Zauberers erstaunt.

B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

Schmerz

Meaning

a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

Example

He had a terrible headache after working late.

Er hatte nach der späten Arbeit starke Kopfschmerzen.

B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

atomar

Meaning

relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small

Example

The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.

Die atomare Struktur von Wasserstoff ist die einfachste.

B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

Abenteurer

Meaning

a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places

Example

The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.

Der Abenteurer reiste tief in den Dschungel auf der Suche nach alten Ruinen.

B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

ansprechend; interessant; angenehm

Meaning

attractive; interesting; pleasing

Example

The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

Der bunte Garten sieht für Besucher sehr ansprechend aus.

B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

Attribute

Meaning

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

Example

Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.

Fortschrittliche Pflanzen besitzen vorteilhafte Attribute.

B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

anthropologie

Meaning

the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development

Example

She decided to major in anthropology at university.

Sie entschied sich, an der Universität Anthropologie zu studieren.

B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

ausrichten

Meaning

Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

Example

Aligning education with global standards is vital.

Die Ausrichtung der Bildung mit globalen Standards ist wichtig.

B2 noun ˈæmbɪəns

ambience

atmosphäre

Meaning

The character and atmosphere of a place.

Example

The restaurant's ambience was relaxed and inviting, perfect for a casual dinner.

Die Atmosphäre im Restaurant war entspannt und einladend, perfekt für ein lockeres Abendessen.

B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

Meaning

hostile or violent behavior towards others

Example

His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.

Seine plötzliche Aggression überraschte alle im Meeting.

B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

Reihe, Ausstellung

Meaning

an impressive display or arrangement of things

Example

The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.

Der Laden zeigte eine beeindruckende Ausstellung von bunten Kleidern.

B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

Zugänglichkeit

Meaning

Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.

Example

Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.

Verbesserte Zugänglichkeit hilft Menschen mit Behinderungen.

B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

astrologie

Meaning

the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs

Example

She studied astrology to understand her future.

Sie studierte Astrologie, um ihre Zukunft zu verstehen.

B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

das Apostroph

Meaning

A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.

Example

You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.

Du brauchst ein Apostroph im Wort 'children’s'.

B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

gewöhnen

Meaning

to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use

Example

It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.

Es dauerte eine Weile, bis er sich an die neue Umgebung gewöhnte.

B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

antisozial; feindlich gegenüber sozialer Ordnung

Meaning

avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order

Example

His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.

Sein antisoziales Verhalten erschwerte es ihm, Freunde zu finden.

B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

bewundernswert

Meaning

প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;

Example

Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.

Ihr Engagement, anderen zu helfen, ist wirklich bewundernswert.

B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

antarktisch

Meaning

relating to the region around the South Pole

Example

The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.

Die Antarktisregion ist bekannt für ihre extreme Kälte und eisigen Landschaften.

B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Anpassung

Meaning

a small change made to improve something or make it work better

Example

The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.

Der Arzt hat eine Anpassung an der Medikation des Patienten vorgenommen.

B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

adaptive Merkmale

Meaning

Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment

Example

Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.

Die adaptiven Merkmale der Pflanzen helfen ihnen, im Winter zu wachsen.

B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

streben

Meaning

to have a strong desire to achieve something

Example

Many students aspire to study abroad.

Viele Studenten streben danach, im Ausland zu studieren.

B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

ahnenreihe

Meaning

one’s family origins or lineage

Example

He is proud of his royal ancestry.

Er ist stolz auf seine königliche Ahnenreihe.

B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

ändern

Meaning

to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify

Example

They amended the contract to include new terms.

Sie änderten den Vertrag, um neue Bedingungen hinzuzufügen.

B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

zärtlich; liebevoll; fürsorglich; zuneigung zeigend

Meaning

loving; caring; tender; showing affection

Example

She is very affectionate towards her children.

Sie ist sehr fürsorglich gegenüber ihren Kindern.

B2 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

nutzen

Meaning

to make use of something; to be of use or benefit

Example

You should avail yourself of this opportunity.

Du solltest diese Gelegenheit nutzen.

B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

Errungenschaft

Meaning

something that has been achieved successfully

Example

Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.

Der Abschluss der Universität war eine große Errungenschaft für ihn.

B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

erreichen

Meaning

to achieve or complete successfully

Example

She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.

Sie hat es geschafft, alle ihre Ziele für das Jahr zu erreichen.

B2 noun /əˈkjuːzd/

accused

angeklagter

Meaning

a person who has been charged with a crime

Example

The accused pleaded not guilty in court.

Der Angeklagte plädierte im Gericht nicht schuldig.

B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

Asteroid

Meaning

A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Example

The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

Der Asteroidengürtel liegt zwischen den Umlaufbahnen von Mars und Jupiter.

B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

jährlich

Meaning

once every year; yearly

Example

The company holds a general meeting annually.

Das Unternehmen hält einmal im Jahr ein allgemeines Treffen ab.

B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

betroffen; beeinflusst

Meaning

influenced; impacted; touched by something

Example

The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.

Die von der Flut betroffenen Gebiete benötigen sofortige Hilfe.

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

Fortschritt

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.

Example

Technological advancement shapes the future.

Technologische Fortschritte gestalten die Zukunft.

B2 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

verbündet; assoziiert; verbunden

Meaning

joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected

Example

The allied forces worked together during the war.

Die alliierten Truppen arbeiteten während des Krieges zusammen.

B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

abschaffen

Meaning

to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely

Example

The government decided to abolish the old tax system.

Die Regierung entschied sich, das alte Steuersystem abzuschaffen.

B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

unbeabsichtigt

Meaning

happening by chance, unintentionally

Example

The fire was caused by an accidental spark.

Das Feuer wurde durch einen unbeabsichtigten Funken verursacht.

B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

künstlich;

Meaning

by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner

Example

The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.

Der See wurde künstlich für Bewässerungszwecke geschaffen.

B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

Versicherung

Meaning

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Example

Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.

Die Qualitätssicherung hat für den Rat oberste Priorität.

B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

Abkürzung

Meaning

a shortened form of a word or phrase

Example

NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

NASA ist eine Abkürzung für National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

süchtig

Meaning

Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.

Example

Many people are addicted to social media.

Viele Menschen sind süchtig nach sozialen Medien.

B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

liebevoll

Meaning

in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care

Example

She hugged her grandmother affectionately.

Sie umarmte ihre Großmutter liebevoll.

B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

erweiterte Realität, Kombination von virtueller und realer Welt

Meaning

Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.

Example

Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.

Augmented Reality hat das Spiel verändert.

B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

Wertsteigerung

Meaning

An increase in the value of an asset over time.

Example

Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.

Immobilienwerte erfahren oft eine Wertsteigerung im Laufe der Zeit.

B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

Buchhaltung

Meaning

the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions

Example

She works in the accounting department of a large firm.

Sie arbeitet in der Buchhaltungsabteilung eines großen Unternehmens.

B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

angemessen

Meaning

in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation

Example

She was dressed appropriately for the event.

Sie war für die Veranstaltung angemessen gekleidet.

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 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

Zuteilung

Meaning

The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.

Example

Budget allocation for education must be increased.

Die Budgetzuteilung für Bildung muss erhöht werden.

B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

Meaning

a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity

Example

The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.

Die Braut und der Bräutigam standen während der Zeremonie vor dem Altar.

B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

erreichen

Meaning

to achieve or reach something

Example

She worked hard to attain her goals.

Sie arbeitete hart, um ihre Ziele zu erreichen.

B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

authentisch; echt; real; nicht gefälscht

Meaning

genuine; real; not fake or copied

Example

The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.

Das Museum zeigt nur authentische Artefakte aus alten Zivilisationen.

B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

Anpassung

Meaning

The action or process of adapting or being adapted.

Example

Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.

Die Anpassung an den Klimawandel ist entscheidend für die Widerstandsfähigkeit.

B2 noun /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

Sucht

Meaning

A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.

Example

His addiction to video games affected his studies.

Seine Sucht nach Videospielen beeinflusste seine Studien.

B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

prüfen

Meaning

to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially

Example

The accountant will audit the company's books next month.

Der Buchhalter wird nächsten Monat die Bücher des Unternehmens prüfen.

B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

zusammenstellen

Meaning

to gather or bring together in one place

Example

The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.

Die Schüler versammelten sich im Saal für das Treffen.

B2 noun əˈkɔːrd

accord

abkommen

Meaning

An official agreement or treaty.

Example

The accord emphasized gradual progress.

Das Abkommen betonte den schrittweisen Fortschritt.

B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

befolgen

Meaning

to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell

Example

I will abide by the rules of the company.

Ich werde den Regeln des Unternehmens folgen.

B2 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

erwarten

Meaning

to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance

Example

We anticipate a large crowd at the event.

Wir erwarten eine große Menschenmenge bei der Veranstaltung.

B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

absorbieren

Meaning

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

Example

The sponge absorbed all the water.

Der Schwamm hat alles Wasser absorbiert.

B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

Angriff

Meaning

a physical attack or to attack someone violently

Example

He was charged with assault after the fight.

Er wurde nach dem Kampf wegen Angriff angeklagt.

B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

Allianz

Meaning

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Example

Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.

Globale Allianzen fördern die Umweltverträglichkeit.

B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

Aktivismus

Meaning

The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

Example

Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.

Ihr Umweltaktivismus inspirierte viele junge Menschen zum Handeln.

B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

Vermögen

Meaning

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.

Example

Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.

Immobilien sind eines der wertvollsten Vermögenswerte.

B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

Vorfahren

Meaning

A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.

Example

The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.

Der Stammbaum zeigt die Namen aller Vorfahren.

B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

eine kurze, interessante Geschichte, die in Reden oder Texten verwendet wird

Meaning

A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.

Example

A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.

Ein gut platzierte Anekdote macht eine Rede relatabler.

B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

Taschengeld

Meaning

a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something

Example

Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.

Kinder erhalten ein wöchentliches Taschengeld für die Hilfe bei den Hausarbeiten.

B2 verb /əˈvɜːrt/

avert

verhindern

Meaning

to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts

Example

Quick action helped avert a disaster.

Schnelles Handeln half, eine Katastrophe abzuwenden.

B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

Arena, Bühne

Meaning

a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events

Example

The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.

Das Basketballspiel wird in der neuen Arena im Stadtzentrum stattfinden.

B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

Authentizität

Meaning

The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.

Example

The authenticity of the document was verified.

Die Authentizität des Dokuments wurde überprüft.

B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

mehrdeutig

Meaning

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

Example

His statement was too ambiguous to understand.

Seine Aussage war zu mehrdeutig, um sie zu verstehen.

B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

engelhafter

Meaning

Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.

Example

The child had an angelic smile.

Das Kind hatte ein engelhaftes Lächeln.

B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

Werbetreibender

Meaning

a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event

Example

The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.

Der Werbetreibende zahlte Millionen für einen Super-Bowl-Werbespot.

B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

ein großer Primat, der einem Affen ähnelt / nachahmen

Meaning

a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic

Example

Children often ape the behavior of adults.

Kinder ahmen oft das Verhalten von Erwachsenen nach.

B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

mitten in

Meaning

in the middle of or surrounded by something

Example

The team stayed calm amid the chaos.

Das Team blieb ruhig mitten im Chaos.

B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

Aroma

Meaning

A pleasant, distinctive smell.

Example

The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

Das Aroma von frisch gebackenem Brot füllte die Küche.

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

Handwerker

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.

Der Handwerker schuf eine wunderschöne Holzskulptur.

B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

autonome Fahrzeuge

Meaning

Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.

Example

Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.

Autonome Fahrzeuge revolutionieren die Zukunft des Transports.

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

Anerkennung

Meaning

the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition

Example

She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.

Sie erhielt eine Anerkennung für ihren Beitrag zum Projekt.

B2 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

Zubehör; Person, die bei der Begehung eines Verbrechens hilft

Meaning

a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime

Example

She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.

Sie kaufte einige stilvolle Accessoires für ihr neues Handy.

B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

ansprechend

Meaning

in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration

Example

The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.

Der Raum war ansprechend mit sanftem Licht und Pflanzen dekoriert.

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

Schürze

Meaning

A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.

Example

She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.

Sie band sich eine Schürze um die Taille, bevor sie das Abendessen kochte.

B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

beschleunigt

Meaning

Happening or developing faster than usual.

Example

The project progressed at an accelerated pace.

Das Projekt schritt mit beschleunigtem Tempo voran.

B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Amphibien

Meaning

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.

Example

A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.

Frösche sind typische Amphibien, die sowohl im Wasser als auch an Land leben.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

Bogen

Meaning

a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it

Example

The ancient arch still stands in the city center.

Der alte Bogen steht immer noch im Stadtzentrum.

B2 noun /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

Spielhalle

Meaning

a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games

Example

The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.

Die Kinder verbrachten den Nachmittag im Spielhallen.

B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

Änderung

Meaning

A minor change in a document.

Example

The amendment was not supported.

Die Änderung wurde nicht unterstützt.

B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

Erstaunen

Meaning

a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder

Example

The children looked at the fireworks in awe.

Die Kinder schauten mit Erstaunen auf die Feuerwerke.

B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

aquatisch

Meaning

Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.

Example

Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.

Aquatische Arten sind durch Verschmutzung bedroht.

B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

Anwalt

Meaning

a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy

Example

The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.

Der Anwalt legte vor Gericht starke Beweise vor, um seinen Mandanten zu verteidigen.

B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

negative Auswirkungen

Meaning

Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.

Example

Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.

Die Nutzung von Plastik hat negative Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt.

B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

ätherisch / Antenne

Meaning

As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.

Example

The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.

Der Pilot führte eine erstaunliche ätherische Manöver durch.

B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

akut

Meaning

present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception

Example

The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.

Der Patient litt nach der Operation unter akuten Schmerzen.

B2 adjective + noun æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər

ambitious endeavor

ambitioniertes Unterfangen

Meaning

A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.

Example

Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration.

Artemis ist ein ambitioniertes Unterfangen in der Weltraumforschung.

B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

missbräuchlich / schädlich verbal oder physisch

Meaning

extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm

Example

She left her job because of her abusive boss.

Sie hat ihren Job wegen ihres missbräuchlichen Chefs verlassen.

B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

Annehmlichkeit

Meaning

a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place

Example

The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.

Die Wohnung hat alle Annehmlichkeiten, die für ein komfortables Leben notwendig sind.

B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

auftauchen

Meaning

to begin to exist or to happen

Example

Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.

Probleme können auftreten, wenn Sie nicht im Voraus planen.

B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

negative Auswirkung

Meaning

A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.

Example

Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.

Lange Bildschirmzeit hat einen negativen Einfluss auf die Handmuskeln.

B2 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

behaupten

Meaning

to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims

Example

She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.

sie entschloss sich, ihre Autorität in der Sitzung durchzusetzen.

B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

Behauptung

Meaning

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Example

Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.

Ihre Behauptung, dass sie recht hatte, wurde mit Stille empfangen.

B2 noun /ˈækni/

acne

Akne

Meaning

a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots

Example

Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.

Regelmäßige Reinigung und eine ausgewogene Ernährung können helfen, Akne zu reduzieren.

B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

Aktivist

Meaning

A person who works to bring about social or political change.

Example

The activist organized a protest against pollution.

Der Aktivist organisierte eine Protestaktion gegen die Umweltverschmutzung.

B2 verb /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

accumulate

ansammeln

Meaning

to gather or collect things gradually over time

Example

She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments.

Sie konnte durch kluge Investitionen ein kleines Vermögen ansammeln.