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 /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

Folgen

Meaning

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

Example

The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

Die Folgen des Erdbebens waren verheerend.

B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

erstaunlich, überraschend, beeindruckend

Meaning

Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.

Example

The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.

Die erstaunlichen Tricks des Zauberers ließen das Publikum sprachlos.

B2 verb /ˈænəlaɪz/

analyze

analysieren

Meaning

to examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions

Example

Scientists analyze data to discover new patterns.

Wissenschaftler analysieren Daten, um neue Muster zu entdecken.

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/verb /ɔːˈdɪʃən/

audition

Vorsprechen

Meaning

A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.

Example

She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.

Sie hat für die Hauptrolle im Schulstück vorgesprochen.

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 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 /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 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 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 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

Anpassungsfähigkeit

Meaning

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

Example

Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.

Anpassungsfähigkeit an sich verändernde Umgebungen ist im Geschäftsleben entscheidend.

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 + 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 /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 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

alkoholismus

Meaning

A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.

Example

His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.

Sein Alkoholismus hat sowohl seine Gesundheit als auch sein Familienleben beeinträchtigt.

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 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 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

außerirdisch

Meaning

Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.

Example

The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.

Das Teleskop kann außerirdische Signale erkennen.

B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

wohlhabend

Meaning

having a great deal of money; wealthy

Example

She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.

Sie wuchs in einem wohlhabenden Viertel auf.

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 /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 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

abstrakt, Zusammenfassung

Meaning

existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text

Example

The artist is known for her abstract paintings.

Die Künstlerin ist bekannt für ihre abstrakten Gemälde.

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 /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 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

vermeidbar

Meaning

able to be prevented or avoided

Example

Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.

Der größte Teil des Schadens war mit guter Planung vermeidbar.

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 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 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 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 /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 adjective /ˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/

applicable

anwendbar

Meaning

Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.

Example

This rule is applicable to eye care too.

Diese Regel ist auch auf die Augenpflege anwendbar.

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 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

erwerben

Meaning

To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.

Example

Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.

Freiwillige erwerben neue Fähigkeiten durch ihre Erfahrungen.

B2 noun ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl

Active recall

aktiver Abruf

Meaning

A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.

Example

Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.

Aktiver Abruf verbessert das Langzeitgedächtnis und die Behaltensfähigkeit.

B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

ausrichten / in eine gerade Linie bringen

Meaning

To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.

Example

The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.

Der Manager bat das Team, ihre Ziele mit der Mission des Unternehmens in Einklang zu bringen.

B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

Bestreben

Meaning

A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.

Example

His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.

Sein Bestreben ist es, ein erfolgreicher Unternehmer zu werden.

B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

Anklage

Meaning

A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

Example

She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.

Sie erhob eine Anklage wegen Diebstahls gegen ihren Kollegen.

B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

saurer Regen

Meaning

Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.

Example

Acid rain damages crops and buildings.

Saurer Regen schadet den Ernten und Gebäuden.

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 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.

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 /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 əˈmend.mənts

amendments

Änderungen

Meaning

Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.

Example

Amendments reflect evolving public needs.

Änderungen spiegeln die sich entwickelnden öffentlichen Bedürfnisse wider.

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 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

Anerkennung

Meaning

the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something

Example

He received an acknowledgment of his application.

Er erhielt eine Anerkennung für seine Bewerbung.

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 /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

behaupten

Meaning

to claim or assert something, typically without proof

Example

The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.

Der Zeuge behauptete, dass der Mann am Tatort war.

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 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 /əˈstrɒnəmər/

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 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 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

zufällig

Meaning

happening by chance or unexpectedly

Example

He accidentally dropped the glass.

Er hat das Glas zufällig fallen lassen.

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 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

anerkennen

Meaning

to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize

Example

She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.

Sie erkannte ihren Fehler an und entschuldigte sich.

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 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 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 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 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 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 /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 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 /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 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 /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 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 əˈkɔːrd

accord

abkommen

Meaning

An official agreement or treaty.

Example

The accord emphasized gradual progress.

Das Abkommen betonte den schrittweisen Fortschritt.

B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

Erstaunen

Meaning

Great surprise or amazement.

Example

She looked at the magician with astonishment.

Sie schaute den Magier mit Erstaunen an.

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 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 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

analytisch, forschend, logisch

Meaning

Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).

Example

She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.

Sie hat einen analytischen Ansatz zur Problemlösung.

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 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 /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 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

Änderung

Meaning

A minor change in a document.

Example

The amendment was not supported.

Die Änderung wurde nicht unterstützt.

B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

zugänglich

Meaning

easy to reach, use, or understand

Example

The museum is easily accessible by public transport.

Das Museum ist leicht mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln erreichbar.

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 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

animiert

Meaning

Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.

Example

The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.

Der animierte Film wurde von Kindern und Erwachsenen gleichermaßen geliebt.

B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

aschefarbig

Meaning

a grayish color resembling ash

Example

The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.

Das alte Gebäude hatte aschefarbene Wände, die gestrichen werden mussten.

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 /ˈɑː.mənd/

Almond

Mandel

Meaning

edible seed of the almond tree

Example

Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.

Mandeln sind ein gesunder Snack, der reich an Eiweiß und guten Fetten ist.

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 /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 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 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 /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 ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

Landwirtschaft

Meaning

The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

Example

Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.

Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft kann dazu beitragen, die Umwelt zu schützen.

B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

reichlich; genügend; ausgiebig

Meaning

large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough

Example

We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.

Wir haben genügend Zeit, um das Projekt vor der Frist abzuschließen.

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 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 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 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 /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 /ˈæltɪtuːd/

altitude

höhe

Meaning

the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level

Example

The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet.

Das Flugzeug fliegt in einer Höhe von 30.000 Fuß.

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 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 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 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

agrarisch

Meaning

Connected with farming.

Example

Agricultural advancements enhance food security.

Agrarische Fortschritte verbessern die Ernährungssicherheit.

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 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

Anatomie

Meaning

the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body

Example

She is studying human anatomy at medical school.

Sie studiert menschliche Anatomie an der medizinischen Fakultät.

B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

anonym; ohne Namen

Meaning

having an unknown name or identity; nameless

Example

The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.

Der Autor veröffentlichte das Buch unter einem anonymen Pseudonym.

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 /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

verantwortlich

Meaning

Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.

Example

Staying accountable helps reduce delays.

Verantwortlich bleiben hilft, Verzögerungen zu reduzieren.

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 noun /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

Verwalter

Meaning

a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system

Example

The school administrator implemented new policies for students.

Der Schulverwalter führte neue Richtlinien für Schüler ein.

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 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

zuweisen

Meaning

to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose

Example

The manager allocated funds for the new project.

Der Manager hat Mittel für das neue Projekt zugewiesen.

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 /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 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

obwohl

Meaning

Although; even though.

Example

He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.

Er stimmte schließlich zu, obwohl widerwillig.

B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

erstaunlich

Meaning

Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.

Example

The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.

Die erstaunliche Entdeckung veränderte die Art und Weise, wie wir das Universum sehen.

B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

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.