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 /biːd/

Bead

Perle

Meaning

a small round object with a hole through it for threading

Example

She made a necklace with colorful beads.

Sie machte eine Halskette mit bunten Perlen.

B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

Fortsetzung

Meaning

a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event

Example

The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.

Die Fortsetzung des Films war noch erfolgreicher als das Original.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtækt/

intact

intakt

Meaning

Remaining whole, complete, and undamaged.

Example

Despite the storm, the old house remained intact.

Trotz des Sturms blieb das alte Haus intakt.

B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

Fußbetriebener Hebel

Meaning

A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.

Example

He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.

Er drückte fest auf das Pedal des Fahrrads.

B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

Schadstoffe

Meaning

A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.

Example

Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.

Schadstoffe tragen zur Umweltzerstörung bei.

B2 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

bewässerung

Meaning

The artificial application of water to land or soil.

Example

Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.

Bewässerungssysteme verbessern die Erträge in trockenen Regionen.

B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

blinzeln

Meaning

to close and open the eyes quickly.

Example

She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.

Sie blinkte schnell, um den Staub aus ihren Augen zu entfernen.

B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

ökologisch

Meaning

Relating to ecology or the environment.

Example

Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.

Abholzung gefährdet das ökologische Gleichgewicht des Planeten.

B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

optimal, am besten

Meaning

Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.

Example

The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.

Die optimale Temperatur für das Pflanzenwachstum liegt bei etwa 25°C.

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

nachdenklich stimmend

Meaning

stimulating careful consideration or thought

Example

The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.

Der Film war tiefgründig und nachdenklich stimmend und hinterließ einen bleibenden Eindruck.

B2 noun /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

Verlangen, starke Sehnsucht

Meaning

a strong desire for something

Example

She has a craving for chocolate every evening.

Sie hat abends immer das Verlangen nach Schokolade.

B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

Scheiße

Meaning

a vulgar term for feces or excrement

Example

The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.

Der Hund hat Unordnung gemacht, indem er seine Scheiße auf dem Boden hinterlassen hat.

B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

deprimiert

Meaning

Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.

Example

She felt depressed after losing her job.

Sie fühlte sich deprimiert, nachdem sie ihren Job verloren hatte.

B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

lebenszeit

Meaning

The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.

Example

She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.

Sie erreichte mehr in ihrer Lebenszeit als die meisten Menschen träumen.

B2 adverb /ˈfɔ:rmoast/

Foremost

zuerst; vor allem

Meaning

most importantly; above all; in the first place

Example

First and foremost, we need to ensure safety.

Zuerst und vor allem müssen wir die Sicherheit gewährleisten.

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 noun /həˈræsmənt/

harassment

Belästigung

Meaning

aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort

Example

The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.

Das Unternehmen hat eine strenge Richtlinie gegen Belästigung am Arbeitsplatz.

B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

wegwerfen

Meaning

to throw away something that is no longer needed

Example

She decided to discard the old clothes.

Sie entschied sich, die alten Kleider wegzuwerfen.

B2 noun /əˈfɛns/

offense

Vergehen

Meaning

an illegal act; a crime

Example

The offense was committed in broad daylight.

Das Vergehen wurde bei Tageslicht begangen.

B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

Halbinsel

Meaning

a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

Example

The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.

Die koreanische Halbinsel befindet sich in Ostasien.

B2 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

Slang; umgangssprachliche Sprache

Meaning

very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written

Example

The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.

Die Teenager benutzten Slang, den ihre Eltern nicht verstehen konnten.

B2 adjective /ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Graphic

grafisch; visuell; lebendig;

Meaning

relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;

Example

The graphic design was colorful and eye-catching.

Das grafische Design war farbenfroh und auffällig.

B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

Archäologie

Meaning

the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains

Example

She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.

Sie studierte Archäologie, um mehr über alte Zivilisationen zu erfahren.

B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

Einhaltung

Meaning

The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.

Example

Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.

Schulen erwarten die Einhaltung ihrer Regeln und Richtlinien.

B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

Schlitten

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

Die Kinder fuhren mit einem Schlitten den verschneiten Hügel hinunter.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

unruhig; ängstlich; unbehaglich

Meaning

worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless

Example

She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.

Sie fühlte sich unruhig, als sie nachts allein ging.

B2 adjective ˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri

evolutionary

evolutionär

Meaning

Relating to or denoting the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.

Example

The evolutionary changes in species are fascinating.

Die evolutionären Veränderungen in den Arten sind faszinierend.

B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

Gesicht-zu-Gesicht-Schlacht

Meaning

A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.

Example

The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.

Die Krieger kämpften eine Gesicht-zu-Gesicht-Schlacht gegen die Feinde.

B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

Kundenbindung

Meaning

The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.

Example

High customer retention increases business sustainability.

Hohe Kundenbindung erhöht die Nachhaltigkeit des Geschäfts.

B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

Leitartikel

Meaning

A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.

Example

The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.

Die Zeitung veröffentlichte einen Leitartikel, der die Politik der Regierung kritisierte.

B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

erträglich; zumutbar; nicht zu unangenehm oder schmerzhaft

Meaning

able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful

Example

The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.

Der Schmerz wurde erträglich, nachdem er das Medikament genommen hatte.

B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

Erschöpfung

Meaning

Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress

Example

Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.

Schlafmangel führt zu extremer Erschöpfung.

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 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

geneigt

Meaning

having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down

Example

He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.

Er ist dazu neigend, Fehler zu machen, wenn er müde ist.

B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

Mauersegler

Meaning

small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing

Example

The martin built its nest under the bridge.

Der Mauersegler baute sein Nest unter der Brücke.

B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

geräumig; mit viel Platz

Meaning

spacious; having a lot of room

Example

The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.

Die Wohnung ist sehr geräumig mit großen Schlafzimmern.

B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

unbekannt; fremd

Meaning

not known or recognized; strange

Example

The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.

Die Stadt war mir fremd, da ich noch nie zuvor dort gewesen war.

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 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 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

Dringlichkeit

Meaning

the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance

Example

The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.

Die Dringlichkeit der Situation erforderte sofortige medizinische Aufmerksamkeit.

B2 noun /ˌɑb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Obligation

verpflichtung

Meaning

a duty or commitment; something that must be done legally or morally

Example

Parents have an obligation to care for their children.

Eltern haben die Verpflichtung, sich um ihre Kinder zu kümmern.

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 /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

Not

Meaning

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example

He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.

Er fühlte eine tiefe Not, als er die schlechten Nachrichten hörte.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwaɪz/

unwise

unklug

Meaning

Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.

Example

It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company.

Es wäre unklug, dein ganzes Geld in eine einzige Firma zu investieren.

B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

kubanisch

Meaning

relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture

Example

We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.

Wir haben einen köstlichen kubanischen Kaffee im Café genossen.

B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

Konzession

Meaning

something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise

Example

The company made several concessions during the negotiations.

Das Unternehmen machte mehrere Konzessionen während der Verhandlungen.

B2 noun /fɛər/

fare

Fahrpreis

Meaning

the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided

Example

The bus fare to the city center is five dollars.

Der Fahrpreis für den Bus ins Stadtzentrum beträgt fünf Dollar.

B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

staubig

Meaning

covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use

Example

The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.

Das alte Bücherregal war nach Jahren der Vernachlässigung staubig.

B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

Migration

Meaning

the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons

Example

The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.

Die jährliche Migration der Vögel ist ein faszinierendes Naturereignis.

B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

unbedeutend

Meaning

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

Example

She often gets upset over the most petty things.

Sie regt sich oft über die unbedeutendsten Dinge auf.

B2 adjective /ˈkeər.friː/

Carefree

sorgenfrei; unbeschwert;

Meaning

free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free

Example

She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.

Sie lebte ein sorgenfreies Leben, reiste ohne Sorgen um die Welt.

B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

geehrt

Meaning

treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged

Example

She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.

Sie fühlte sich geehrt, den Preis zu erhalten.

B2 noun/verb /sɪˈmɛnt/

cement

Zement / zementieren

Meaning

a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent

Example

The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.

Der Vertrag half, die Beziehung zwischen den beiden Ländern zu zementieren.

B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

Windenergie

Meaning

Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.

Example

Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.

Windenergie wird in Masdar City genutzt.

B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

zerstören

Meaning

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

Example

The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.

Die Stadt beschloss, das alte Stadion zu demolieren, um ein neues zu bauen.

B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

raffiniert

Meaning

Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.

Example

Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.

Raffinierte Designs verbessern die Ästhetik.

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈsiː/

oversee

überwachen

Meaning

to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct

Example

The manager will oversee the entire construction project.

Der Manager wird das gesamte Bauprojekt überwachen.

B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

erobern

Meaning

to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome

Example

The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.

Die Armee schaffte es, das feindliche Gebiet zu erobern.

B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

Bauch

Meaning

the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen

Example

The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.

Das Baby trat in ihrem Bauch während der Schwangerschaft.

B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

kontamination

Meaning

The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

Contamination of air leads to health issues.

Die Luftkontamination führt zu Gesundheitsproblemen.

B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

Zustimmung

Meaning

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Example

She gave her consent before the operation.

Sie gab ihre Zustimmung vor der Operation.

B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

richtig; ordnungsgemäß; gerecht

Meaning

correctly; properly; justly

Example

She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.

Sie wies zu Recht auf die Fehler im Bericht hin.

B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

Angst; Schrecken; Entsetzen

Meaning

a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear

Example

The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.

Der laute Donner versetzte sie in solche Angst, dass sie ihre Kaffeetasse fallen ließ.

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

disadvantaged

benachteiligt

Meaning

Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.

Example

The program provides support to disadvantaged children.

Das Programm bietet Unterstützung für benachteiligte Kinder.

B2 noun ˈɪnəveɪtɪv tuːlz

innovative tools

innovative Werkzeuge

Meaning

Creative devices or advanced technologies that introduce new methods or approaches to accomplish tasks.

Example

Teachers use innovative tools to enhance classroom learning.

Lehrer verwenden innovative Werkzeuge, um das Lernen im Klassenzimmer zu verbessern.

B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

Limette

Meaning

a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice

Example

Add a slice of lime to your drink.

Füge eine Scheibe Limette zu deinem Getränk hinzu.

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 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

Ergänzung

Meaning

something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product

Example

She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.

Sie nimmt Vitaminpräparate, um ihre Gesundheit zu erhalten.

B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

Start

Meaning

The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.

Example

The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.

Der Start des Flugzeugs wurde aufgrund des schlechten Wetters verzögert.

B2 adjective /ˈɛv.ə.ɡriːn/

evergreen

immergrün

Meaning

Remaining green and functional throughout the year; not shedding leaves seasonally.

Example

Evergreen trees like pine and fir stay green year-round.

Immergrüne Bäume wie Kiefern und Tannen bleiben das ganze Jahr über grün.

B2 noun /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/

encyclopedia

Enzyklopädie

Meaning

a book or set of books containing information on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically

Example

She used an encyclopedia to complete her school project.

Sie benutzte eine Enzyklopädie, um ihr Schulprojekt abzuschließen.

B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

Ära

Meaning

a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

Example

The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.

Die Renaissance war eine Ära großer künstlerischer und kultureller Errungenschaften.

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

Lioness

Löwin

Meaning

an adult female lion

Example

The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.

Die wilde Löwin beschützte ihre Jungen vor der Gefahr.

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 /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

Vororte der Stadt

Meaning

The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.

Example

They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.

Sie zogen in die Vororte der Stadt für ein ruhigeres Leben.

B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

beraten

Meaning

to give professional advice or guidance to someone

Example

The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.

Der Lehrer beriet die Schüler über ihre Karrieremöglichkeiten.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

institutionell

Meaning

Relating to an organization or established practice.

Example

The government made several institutional reforms in education.

Die Regierung hat mehrere institutionelle Reformen im Bildungswesen durchgeführt.

B2 verb ɪnˈvɛst.ɪŋ

investing

investieren

Meaning

The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.

Example

Investing in stocks can generate long-term wealth.

Investieren in Aktien kann langfristigen Reichtum generieren.

B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

pflücken, Mut fassen

Meaning

to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination

Example

She plucked a flower from the garden.

Sie pflückte eine Blume aus dem Garten.

B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

dämon

Meaning

an evil spirit or devil

Example

The story was about a demon who haunted the village.

Die Geschichte handelte von einem Dämon, der das Dorf heimsuchte.

B2 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

Medikament

Meaning

a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.

Der Arzt verschrieb ein Medikament gegen seine Kopfschmerzen.

B2 adjective /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

eisig; extrem kalt; feindlich

Meaning

extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile

Example

The icy wind made everyone shiver.

Der eisige Wind ließ alle zittern.

B2 noun /ɡɪə(r)/

gear

Ausrüstung / Gerät

Meaning

Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.

Example

The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.

Der Kletterer packte seine gesamte Ausrüstung, bevor er die Reise begann.

B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

zitieren

Meaning

to quote; to mention as an example or proof

Example

The lawyer cites relevant case law.

Der Anwalt zitiert relevante Rechtsprechung.

B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

verstärken

Meaning

To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.

Example

The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.

Der Lehrer benutzte Beispiele, um die Lektion zu verstärken.

B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

Ruheort

Meaning

A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.

Example

The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.

Der Ruheort der Märtyrer ist nahe dem Fluss.

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 /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 /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

Wachstumsmentalität

Meaning

A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.

Example

A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.

Eine Wachstumsmentalität hilft den Menschen, Herausforderungen zu bewältigen.

B2 noun ˈven.tʃərz

ventures

Unternehmen

Meaning

Business enterprises or undertakings, especially risky ones.

Example

Luxury ventures in space attract wealthy clients.

Luxus-Ventures im Weltraum ziehen wohlhabende Kunden an.

B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

Wirbelsäule; zentraler Stützpunkt einer Struktur

Meaning

the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure

Example

She injured her spine in the accident.

Sie hat sich bei dem Unfall die Wirbelsäule verletzt.

B2 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

stören

Meaning

To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.

Example

Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.

Individuelle Bestrebungen stören die soziale Harmonie.

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 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

Schaukel

Meaning

move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis

Example

The children love to swing in the park.

Kinder lieben es, im Park zu schwingen.

B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

Kiesel

Meaning

a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers

Example

He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.

Er warf einen Kieselstein in den Teich und beobachtete die Wellen.

B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

Insolvenz

Meaning

the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process

Example

The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.

Das Unternehmen erklärte Insolvenz nach monatelangen finanziellen Schwierigkeiten.

B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən

transition

Übergang

Meaning

The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

Example

The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.

Der Übergang von fossilen Brennstoffen zu erneuerbaren Energien ist entscheidend.

B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

narbe

Meaning

a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage

Example

The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.

Der Unfall hinterließ eine dauerhafte Narbe auf seiner Stirn.

B2 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

wesentlich

Meaning

Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.

Example

The two plans are essentially the same.

Die beiden Pläne sind im Wesentlichen gleich.

B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

schmelzen

Meaning

to melt or cause to melt after being frozen

Example

The ice began to thaw in the sun.

Das Eis begann in der Sonne zu schmelzen.

B2 noun /ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

Gratefulness

Dankbarkeit

Meaning

the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness

Example

She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life.

sie drückte ihre Dankbarkeit gegenüber den Ärzten aus, die ihr Leben gerettet haben.

B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

falsch

Meaning

wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding

Example

I was mistaken about the meeting time.

Ich lag mit der Uhrzeit des Treffens falsch.

B2 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

Muslim

Meaning

a follower of Islam

Example

He is a devout Muslim.

Er ist ein gläubiger Muslim.

B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

durchdringen

Meaning

to go into or through something; to understand something deeply

Example

The bullet penetrated the wall.

Die Kugel durchdrang die Wand.

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 /depθ/

Depth

Tiefe; die Qualität, intensiv oder tief zu sein

Meaning

the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound

Example

The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.

Die Tiefe des Ozeans in diesem Bereich erreicht über dreitausend Meter.

B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

niesen

Meaning

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

Example

I had to sneeze during the meeting.

Ich musste während des Treffens niesen.

B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

trauern

Meaning

To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.

Example

They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.

Sie versammelten sich, um den Verlust ihres Freundes zu betrauern.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

unerträglich

Meaning

too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure

Example

The heat in the desert was unbearable.

Die Hitze in der Wüste war unerträglich.

B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

Katastrophe

Meaning

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

Example

The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.

Das Erdbeben war eine Katastrophe für die gesamte Region.

B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

Leber

Meaning

a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.

Example

The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.

Die Leber spielt eine wichtige Rolle bei der Entfernung von Toxinen aus dem Körper.

B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Liter

Meaning

a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter

Example

The recipe calls for two liters of water.

Im Rezept werden zwei Liter Wasser benötigt.

B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

umkehren

Meaning

to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result

Example

She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.

Sie kehrte schnell das Auto aus der Einfahrt.

B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

Satire

Meaning

The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.

Example

The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.

Das Stück war eine brillante Satire auf die moderne Politik.