B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

Bewerber

Meaning

a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position

Example

The applicant was interviewed for the position.

Der Bewerber wurde für die Position interviewt.

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 /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

Meaning

deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable

Example

The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.

Der Arzt bemerkte ein abnormales Wachstum in der Lunge des Patienten.

B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

Verantwortlichkeit

Meaning

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

Example

Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.

Verantwortlichkeit ist entscheidend, um Vertrauen in jedes System aufrechtzuerhalten.

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 /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 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

anwalt

Meaning

a person who practices law; a lawyer

Example

She hired an attorney to represent her in court.

Sie hat einen Anwalt engagiert, um sie vor Gericht zu vertreten.

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 ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

Appetit

Meaning

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Example

Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.

Junk Food erhöht den Appetit auf unnatürliche Weise.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

Handwerker

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.

Der Handwerker fertigte einen schönen Holzstuhl an.

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 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

Ausrichtung

Meaning

arrangement in a straight line or in proper position

Example

The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.

Die Ausrichtung der Planeten war perfekt für das himmlische Ereignis.

B2 noun ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz

allegations

Anschuldigungen

Meaning

Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.

Example

The allegations were investigated by an international body.

Die Anschuldigungen wurden von einer internationalen Organisation untersucht.

B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

angeblich

Meaning

used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven

Example

He was allegedly involved in the robbery.

Er war angeblich in den Raub verwickelt.

B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

folglich; dementsprechend; gemäß den Umständen

Meaning

in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently

Example

The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.

Das Wetter war schlecht, daher wurde die Veranstaltung dementsprechend abgesagt.

B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

Missbrauch; Gewaltanwendung;

Meaning

cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something

Example

The abuse of power led to his resignation.

Der Missbrauch von Macht führte zu seinem Rücktritt.

B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

autobiografie

Meaning

An account of a person's life written by that person.

Example

She published an autobiography about her journey to success.

Sie veröffentlichte eine Autobiografie über ihre Reise zum Erfolg.

B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

angenehm; angenehm; erfreulich; bereit zuzustimmen

Meaning

pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree

Example

The weather is very agreeable today.

Das Wetter ist heute sehr angenehm.

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 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

verbünden

Meaning

To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.

Example

The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.

Die beiden Länder beschlossen, sich gegen ihren gemeinsamen Feind zu verbünden.

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.

B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

vorteilhaft; günstig; lukrativ

Meaning

beneficial; favorable; profitable

Example

This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.

Diese Position bietet vorteilhafte Möglichkeiten für berufliches Wachstum.

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 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 adjective /æpt/

apt

geeignet

Meaning

Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.

Example

She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.

Sie ist eine geeignete Schülerin, die neue Konzepte schnell versteht.

B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

aromatisch

Meaning

Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

Example

The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.

Der Koch verwendete aromatische Kräuter, um das Gericht zu würzen.

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 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 /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Jenseits

Meaning

Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.

Example

Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.

Viele Kulturen haben verschiedene Vorstellungen vom Jenseits.

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 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

ästhetisch

Meaning

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Example

Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.

Gutes ästhetisches Design verbessert die Produktanziehungskraft.

B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

süchtig

Meaning

a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something

Example

He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.

Er ist ein Videospiel-Süchtiger, der jeden Tag Stunden spielt.

B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

akustisch

Meaning

relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means

Example

We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.

Wir nahmen eine akustische Version des Songs in einem ruhigen Raum auf.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

Achsel

Meaning

the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder

Example

He applied deodorant to his armpit.

Er trug Deo auf seine Achsel auf.

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 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

zusätzlich

Meaning

in addition to what has been said or done

Example

Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.

Zusätzlich bieten wir Rabatte für frühe Buchungen an.

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 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 /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 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

applaudieren

Meaning

to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration

Example

The audience applauded the performance.

Das Publikum applaudierte der Aufführung.

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 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

verwalten

Meaning

to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment

Example

The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.

Die Krankenschwester wird den Impfstoff allen Patienten verabreichen.

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 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

alphabetisch

Meaning

in the order of the letters of the alphabet

Example

The names are listed alphabetically in the register.

Die Namen sind alphabetisch im Register geordnet.

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 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 /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 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

artikulieren

Meaning

to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly

Example

She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.

Sie konnte ihre Ideen während des Treffens artikulieren.

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 /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

Auktion

Meaning

a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder

Example

The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.

Die antiken Möbel wurden letzte Woche bei einer Auktion verkauft.

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

wechseln, alternativ

Meaning

to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement

Example

The students alternate between online and offline classes.

Die Studenten wechseln sich zwischen Online- und Offline-Kursen ab.

B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

Aufstieg, Erhebung

Meaning

The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.

Example

The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.

Die Kletterer begannen ihren Aufstieg zum Gipfel des Berges bei Sonnenaufgang.

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 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

ernannt

Meaning

Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.

Example

Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.

Ernannte Beamte tragen wichtige Verantwortung.

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 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

arroganz

Meaning

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

Example

His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.

Seine Arroganz machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.

B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

Abschaffung

Meaning

the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution

Example

The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.

Die Abschaffung der Sklaverei war ein wichtiger Meilenstein in der Geschichte der Menschenrechte.

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 /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 /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

Archäologie

Meaning

the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures

Example

She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.

Sie entschied sich, Archäologie zu studieren, um mehr über alte Zivilisationen zu erfahren.

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Apricot

aprikose

Meaning

a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh

Example

The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.

Der Aprikosenbaum produziert süße Früchte im Sommer.

B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

willkürlich

Meaning

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system

Example

The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.

Die willkürliche Benotung des Lehrers verärgerte viele Schüler.

B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

autorisieren

Meaning

to give official permission or approval for something

Example

The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.

Der Manager wird die Zahlung morgen autorisieren.

B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

Anschuldigung

Meaning

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal

Example

The allegation against him was proven false.

Die Anschuldigung gegen ihn wurde als falsch erwiesen.

B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

vertraut machen

Meaning

to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce

Example

Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.

Bitte machen Sie sich mit den Sicherheitsrichtlinien vertraut, bevor Sie die Maschine bedienen.

B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

Abtei

Meaning

A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

Example

The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.

Die alte Abtei auf dem Hügel zieht jedes Jahr viele Touristen an.

B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

Analogie

Meaning

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Example

The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.

Der Lehrer verwendete die Analogie eines Baumes, um die Struktur eines Aufsatzes zu erklären.

B2 noun /əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/

atomic habits

atomare gewohnheiten

Meaning

Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time

Example

Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success.

Die Entwicklung atomarer Gewohnheiten führt zu langfristigem Erfolg.

B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

Aluminium

Meaning

a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging

Example

Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.

Aluminium wird für Dosen und Flugzeuge verwendet.

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 /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 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

administrativ

Meaning

Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.

Example

Administrative reforms improve efficiency.

Verwaltungsreformen verbessern die Effizienz.

B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

zufällig

Meaning

happening by chance or unexpectedly

Example

He accidentally dropped the glass.

Er hat das Glas zufällig fallen lassen.

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 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 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

Meaning

(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing

Example

The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.

Das Unternehmen hat eine Anzeige in der Zeitung für die neue Position geschaltet.

B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

Autonomie

Meaning

The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.

Example

Autonomy was a primary demand.

Autonomie war eine Hauptforderung.

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 noun /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

Vermeidung

Meaning

the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation

Example

Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.

Die Vermeidung schwieriger Gespräche kann später größere Probleme verursachen.

B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

Fülle

Meaning

A very large quantity of something; plenty

Example

The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.

Die Fülle an Gemüse im Winter ist bemerkenswert.

B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

Abtreibung

Meaning

The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.

Example

The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.

Die Debatte über Abtreibung teilt weiterhin die öffentliche Meinung.

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 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 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 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 /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 /əˈlɛdʒd/

alleged

vermeint

Meaning

said or thought to be true, but not proven

Example

The alleged thief was caught by the police.

Der vermeintliche Dieb wurde von der Polizei gefangen.

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 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

wohl

Meaning

used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people

Example

She is arguably the most talented player on the team.

Sie ist wohl die talentierteste Spielerin im Team.

B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

wecken

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware

Example

The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.

Der laute Lärm weckte die ganze Nachbarschaft.

B2 noun /ˈæli/

alley

Gasse

Meaning

a narrow passageway between or behind buildings

Example

They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road.

Sie gingen durch eine dunkle Gasse, um die Hauptstraße zu erreichen.

B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

astronomer

Astronom

Meaning

a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe

Example

The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.

Der Astronom beobachtete den neuen Kometen durch sein Teleskop.

B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

vergesslich

Meaning

often forgetting things or not paying attention

Example

He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.

Er ist so vergesslich, dass er oft seine Schlüssel vergisst.

B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

ungefähr

Meaning

close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly

Example

The cost is approximate and may change later.

Die Kosten sind ungefähr und können sich später ändern.

B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

Jugendlicher

Meaning

A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

Example

Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.

Jugendliche erleben oft schnelle körperliche und emotionale Veränderungen.

B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

verschlimmern

Meaning

To make a situation worse or more serious.

Example

Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.

Das Kratzen des Ausschlags wird den Zustand nur verschlimmern.

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 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 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

ändern

Meaning

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

Example

She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.

Sie entschied sich, ihr Kleid zu ändern, damit es besser passt.

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 /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

durchsetzungsfähig; selbstbewusst

Meaning

confident and forceful; having a strong personality

Example

She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.

Sie ist sehr assertiv, wenn sie in Besprechungen spricht.

B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

astronomisch

Meaning

Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.

Example

The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.

Der astronomische Preis spiegelt seine Exklusivität wider.

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 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

ernennen

Meaning

to choose someone for a job or position

Example

The board will appoint a new director.

Der Vorstand wird einen neuen Direktor ernennen.

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 /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

aufmerksam

Meaning

with careful attention; in a focused manner

Example

She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.

Sie hörte aufmerksam auf die Anweisungen ihres Lehrers.

B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

beschleunigen

Meaning

to increase speed or make something happen sooner

Example

The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.

Der Fahrer beschleunigte, um den Lkw zu überholen.

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 /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 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

Antioxidantien

Meaning

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.

Example

Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.

Früchte und Gemüse sind reich an Antioxidantien.

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 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 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

authentisch

Meaning

in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin

Example

She speaks authentically about her experiences.

Sie spricht authentisch über ihre Erfahrungen.

B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

aufsteigen

Meaning

to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise

Example

The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.

Die Kletterer werden den Berg bei Dämmerung aufsteigen.

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 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

erstaunen

Meaning

to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement

Example

The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.

Der letzte Trick des Zauberers erstaunte das ganze Publikum.

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 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 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.