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C1 noun /beɪl/

bail

Kaution
Meaning
the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee
Example
He was granted bail after his arrest.
Ihm wurde nach seiner Festnahme Kaution gewährt.
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

bakterium
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass ein einzelnes Bakterium unter den richtigen Bedingungen schnell multiplizieren kann.
B1 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

Segen; Geschenk;
Meaning
a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
Example
Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.
Gute Gesundheit ist ein Segen, den wir schätzen sollten.
A1 preposition, adverb /bɪˈtwiːn/

between

zwischen
Meaning
at, into, or across the space separating two objects or regions
Example
She sat between her two friends.
Sie saß zwischen ihren zwei Freunden.
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

Gehirntraining
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
Regelmäßiges Gehirntraining kann das Erinnerungsvermögen verbessern.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

Fußleiste
Meaning
A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.
Example
The carpenter painted the baseboard white.
Der Tischler malte die Fußleiste weiß.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

kurvige und attraktive Frau
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
Die Schauspielerin wurde als fröhliche und kurvige Frau beschrieben.
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

Bonhomie
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
Das Treffen war voller Lachen und Bonhomie.
C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

sich wie Wellen aufblähen
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
Der Rauch stieg wie Wellen aus dem brennenden Gebäude auf.
B1 noun /bend/

Bend

Biegung; Kurve
Meaning
a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river
Example
There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.
Es gibt eine scharfe Kurve im Fluss voraus.
A1 adjective /bɛst/

best

beste
Meaning
Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.
Example
She is the best student in the class.
Sie ist die beste Schülerin in der Klasse.
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

Fan / polieren
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
Er ist ein Filmfan, der jedes Wochenende Filme schaut.
A1 verb /biː/

be

sein
Meaning
To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.
Example
She wants to be a doctor.
Sie möchte Ärztin werden.
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

Ballast
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
Das Schiff wurde mit Ballast beladen, um in dem Sturm stabil zu bleiben.
A1 verb /bɪˈkʌm/

become

werden
Meaning
to grow to be; to come to be
Example
She became a doctor after years of study.
Sie wurde nach Jahren des Studiums Ärztin.
C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

Pirat
Meaning
a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries
Example
The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.
Der Pirat segelte durch die Karibik auf der Suche nach Schätzen.
A1 noun /bɒks/

Box

Kiste
Meaning
a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things
Example
She put her toys in the wooden box.
Sie legte ihre Spielzeuge in die Holzbox.
C1 noun /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/

bibliography

bibliographie
Meaning
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
Example
The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end.
Der Bericht enthält am Ende eine detaillierte Bibliographie.
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

grillen
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
Sie briet das Huhn, bis es goldbraun war.
C2 verb /bruːt/

bruit

Gerücht verbreiten
Meaning
to spread a rumor or report widely
Example
The scandal was quickly bruited about the town.
Der Skandal verbreitete sich schnell in der Stadt.
C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

beraubt
Meaning
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
Example
After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.
Nach dem Verrat fühlte er sich beraubt von Hoffnung und Vertrauen.
A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

Bad; Badewanne
Meaning
the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing
Example
I take a hot bath every evening.
Ich nehme jeden Abend ein heißes Bad.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

abgedroschene Idee
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
Seine Rede war voll von alten abgedroschenen Ideen über harte Arbeit.
C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

Tauschsystem
Meaning
A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.
Example
Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.
Antike Zivilisationen benutzten das Tauschsystem für den Handel.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

streitlustig
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
Seine streitlustige Haltung brachte ihn oft in unnötige Konflikte.
B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

flechten
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
Sie flechtete ihre Haare, bevor sie zur Schule ging.
B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

Stirn
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
Example
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
Sie wischte den Schweiß von ihrer Stirn.
B1 noun /blæk ˈpep.ər/

Black Pepper

schwarzer Pfeffer
Meaning
a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food
Example
Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Würzen Sie das Steak mit Salz und frisch gemahlenem schwarzen Pfeffer.
C1 adjective /ˈbuːzi/

boozy

alkoholreich
Meaning
containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol
Example
The party became boozy as the night went on.
Die Party wurde im Laufe der Nacht ziemlich alkoholreich.
B1 noun ˈbreɪvəri

bravery

Mut
Meaning
Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.
Example
The bravery of our soldiers is unforgettable.
Der Mut unserer Soldaten ist unvergesslich.
B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

Kugel
Meaning
a metal projectile fired from a gun
Example
The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.
Die Kugel verfehlte ihr Ziel und traf die Wand.
C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

vermasseln
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
Er vermasselte die Präsentation und verwirrte das Publikum.
C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

Galle
Meaning
a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Example
The liver produces bile to help digest fats.
Die Leber produziert Galle, um bei der Verdauung von Fetten zu helfen.
A1 noun /bɔːl/

ball

Ball
Meaning
a round object used in games or sports
Example
The children played with a ball in the park.
Die Kinder spielten mit einem Ball im Park.
B1 verb /bæn/

ban

verbieten
Meaning
to officially forbid something; to prohibit
Example
The government banned smoking in public places.
Die Regierung hat das Rauchen an öffentlichen Orten verboten.
C2 noun /brɔːn/

brawn

körperliche Stärke
Meaning
physical strength in contrast to intelligence
Example
He used his brawn to lift the heavy box.
Er benutzte seine körperliche Stärke, um die schwere Kiste zu heben.
C2 adjective /boʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian

bohemien
Meaning
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
Example
She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics.
Sie dekorierte ihre Wohnung im bohemischen Stil mit bunten Stoffen.
B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

last
Meaning
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
Example
The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.
Die finanzielle Last war zu schwer für ihn.
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

beklagen
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
Sie beklagte den Verlust ihres Elternhauses.
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

blutlos
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
Die Revolution war überraschenderweise blutlos.
A1 noun /bʌs/

Bus

Bus
Meaning
a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road
Example
I take the bus to work every morning.
Ich nehme jeden Morgen den Bus zur Arbeit.
B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

Bison
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
Der Bison graste friedlich auf der Wiese.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbʊli/

bully

Mobber / Tyrann
Meaning
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.
Example
The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.
Der Lehrer stoppte den älteren Jungen, der versuchte, seine Klassenkameraden zu schikanieren.
B1 verb /baʊns/

bounce

abprallen
Meaning
to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.
Example
The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.
Der Ball prallte von der Wand ab und traf das Fenster.
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

Knospe
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
Die Rosenknospe wird in wenigen Tagen zu einer schönen Blume erblühen.
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

verrückt
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
Der alte Mann auf der Straße ist ein bisschen verrückt, aber harmlos.
B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

Bitterkeit
Meaning
anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste
Example
She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.
Sie sprach mit Bitterkeit über ihren früheren Arbeitgeber.
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

bürokratisch
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
Bürokratische Hürden verzögern oft die Projektgenehmigungen.
A2 noun /ˈbɪz.nəs/

Business

Geschäft; Unternehmen; Handel
Meaning
work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services
Example
He started his own business after graduating from university.
Er gründete sein eigenes Geschäft, nachdem er die Universität abgeschlossen hatte.
B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/

Book seller

Buchhändler
Meaning
a person who sells books, especially as a business
Example
The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.
Der Buchhändler empfahl einen großartigen Roman für meine Sommerlektüre.
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

blass werden
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
Sie wurde blass, als sie das Blut sah.
B2 verb /buːst/

boost

steigern
Meaning
To increase, improve, or raise something.
Example
The company launched a campaign to boost sales.
Das Unternehmen startete eine Kampagne, um die Verkäufe zu steigern.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

etwas, das man besonders hasst
Meaning
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
Example
Grammar has always been his bete noire.
Die Grammatik war immer sein Bête noire.
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

gotteslästerlich
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
Das Buch wurde wegen seines gotteslästerlichen Inhalts verboten.
B1 noun /ˈbækʌp/

backup

Backup
Meaning
a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss
Example
Make sure to have a backup of your important files.
Stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie ein Backup Ihrer wichtigen Dateien haben.
B1 noun /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

burning

verbrennen
Meaning
The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.
Example
Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.
Müll verbrennen verstärkt die Luftverschmutzung.
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

Fanatiker
Meaning
A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.
Example
He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.
Er wurde ein Fanatiker genannt, weil er sich weigerte, die Ansichten anderer zu hören.
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Büste/zerbrechen
Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
Die Polizei hat die Bande gestern Abend verhaftet.
B1 verb /beɪð/

bathe

baden
Meaning
to wash oneself; to clean the body with water
Example
I bathe every morning before going to work.
Ich bade jeden Morgen, bevor ich zur Arbeit gehe.
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

strapazierfähiger Schuh; Akzent
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
Er kaufte ein Paar stilvolle Brogues für die Hochzeit.
B1 verb /blɛs/

bless

segnen
Meaning
to give divine favor; to ask for God's favor
Example
The priest blessed the congregation.
Der Priester segnete die Gemeinde.
B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

Biografie
Meaning
an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
Example
I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.
Ich lese eine faszinierende Biografie von Albert Einstein.
B1 noun /ˈbæɹɪəz/

barriers

Barrieren
Meaning
Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.
Example
Language barriers can make communication difficult.
Sprachliche Barrieren können die Kommunikation erschweren.
B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

Bakterien
Meaning
A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.
Example
Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.
Spezialisierte Bakterien helfen bei der Abfallzersetzung.
B1 noun /blaʊz/

Blouse

Bluse
Meaning
a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt
Example
She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party.
Sie trug eine schöne Seidenbluse zur Party.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

Butterfisch
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
Der Butterfisch ist in der bengalischen Küche beliebt.
C1 noun /bʌm/

bum

Hintern
Meaning
informal term for the buttocks; also a homeless or lazy person
Example
He sat on his bum all day doing nothing.
Er saß den ganzen Tag auf seinem Hintern und tat nichts.
A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

Boxen
Meaning
the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box
Example
He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.
Er trainiert hart für einen Boxkampf.
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

Botanik
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
Sie studiert Botanik an der Universität.
C2 noun /ˈbreɪziər/

Brazier

Messingarbeiter
Meaning
a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal
Example
The brazier crafted beautiful brass ornaments.
Der Messingarbeiter fertigte wunderschöne Schmuckstücke aus Messing an.
B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

Glück
Meaning
an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening
Example
The children played football in the backyard.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

kräftig
Meaning
Physically strong and muscular.
Example
The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.
Der kräftige Mann hob die schwere Kiste mit Leichtigkeit.
A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

Badezimmer
Meaning
a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower
Example
The bathroom is on the second floor.
Das Badezimmer ist im zweiten Stock.
C2 noun /brəˈkeɪd/

brocade

brokatstoff
Meaning
a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread
Example
She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding.
Sie trug ein wunderschönes Brokatkleid zur Hochzeit.
A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

Bier
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.
Example
He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.
Er bestellte ein Glas kaltes Bier an der Bar.
B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

leer
Meaning
showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.
Example
Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.
Ihr Gesicht wurde leer, als sie die schlechten Nachrichten hörte.
B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

Bowler
Meaning
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
Example
The bowler took three wickets in the first over.
Der Bowler nahm drei Wickets im ersten Over.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

der größte
Meaning
largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big
Example
This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.
Das ist die größte Herausforderung, die wir je hatten.
A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

beginnen
Meaning
to start doing something; to commence
Example
I will begin my studies tomorrow.
Ich werde morgen mit meinem Studium beginnen.
C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

schwarze Pflaume
Meaning
a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste
Example
I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.
Ich habe ein paar frische schwarze Pflaumen vom Baum in unserem Garten gepflückt.
B1 noun /bʌlb/

bulb

Glühbirne
Meaning
a rounded glass part of an electric lamp that produces light when lit; also an underground storage organ in some plants
Example
The light bulb burned out, so she replaced it with a new one.
Die Glühbirne ist durchgebrannt, also hat sie sie durch eine neue ersetzt.
C2 adjective /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

wohlwollend, freundlich
Meaning
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
Example
The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.
Die benigne Haltung des Lehrers ließ die Schüler sich wohlfühlen.
C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

Stock / Symbol der Autorität
Meaning
A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.
Example
The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.
Der Dirigent hob seinen Baton, um mit der Symphonie zu beginnen.
B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Brosche
Meaning
a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing
Example
She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.
Sie trug eine schöne silberne Brosche an ihrer Jacke.
C1 adjective /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

Bashful

scheu; schüchtern; bescheiden; leicht peinlich berührt
Meaning
shy; timid; modest; easily embarrassed
Example
The bashful child hid behind her mother when meeting strangers.
Das schüchterne Kind versteckte sich hinter seiner Mutter, als es Fremde traf.
B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

Stier
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
Der Stier stürmte über das Feld in Richtung der roten Flagge.
B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

prahlen
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
Er prahlt immer mit seinem teuren Auto.
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

binden
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
Diese Kraft bindet Quarks zusammen.
B2 verb /buːm/

boom

dröhnen
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
Der Donner hallte über den Himmel.
B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

Blazer
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
Er sah in seinem marineblauen Blazer bei der Veranstaltung schick aus.
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

Rand
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
Das Unternehmen war am Rande der Insolvenz.
A2 adjective /blaɪnd/

blind

blind
Meaning
Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.
Example
He has been blind since birth.
Er ist seit seiner Geburt blind.
C2 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

bikameral
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Die Vereinigten Staaten haben eine bikamerale Gesetzgebung, die aus dem Senat und dem Repräsentantenhaus besteht.
C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

eine Art von grobem Wollstoff
Meaning
A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.
Example
The old card table was covered with worn baize.
Der alte Kartentisch war mit abgenutztem Baize bedeckt.
C2 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

betrügen
Meaning
To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.
Example
The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.
Der Betrüger versuchte, älteren Menschen ihr Erspartes zu stehlen.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

gescheckt
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
Der Bauer besaß eine gescheckte Kuh mit markanten Streifen.
A2 adjective /braɪt/

Bright

leuchtend
Meaning
giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color
Example
The artist used bright colors in her painting.
Die Künstlerin verwendete leuchtende Farben in ihrem Gemälde.
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

bellen
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
Der Hund bellt Fremde an.
C2 noun /bɪər/

bier

Sarggestell
Meaning
a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation
Example
The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service.
Der Sarg wurde während der Beerdigungszeremonie auf dem Sarggestell abgelegt.
B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

mixer
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids
Example
She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.
Sie benutzte den Mixer, um einen leckeren Smoothie zu machen.
B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

Käufer
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
Der Käufer inspizierte das Auto, bevor er die Zahlung vornahm.
B1 adjective /brɔːd/

Broad

breit; weit; ein großes Gebiet abdeckend
Meaning
wide; extensive; covering a large area
Example
The river is very broad at this point.
Der Fluss ist an dieser Stelle sehr breit.
B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

sich anfreunden
Meaning
to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with
Example
She befriended the new student at school.
Sie freundete sich mit dem neuen Schüler in der Schule an.
B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

beste Anstrengung
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
Er gab seine beste Anstrengung, um die Aufgabe rechtzeitig zu erledigen.
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

im Voraus; vorher; bevor
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
Wir haben alles im Voraus vorbereitet.
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

unter; unterhalb
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
Der Schatz liegt unter dem alten Baum.
A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

schwarz
Meaning
having the darkest color; the opposite of white
Example
She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes schwarzes Kleid zur Party.
A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

Buch / buchen
Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
Ich habe einen Tisch im Restaurant für das Abendessen reserviert.
C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

prahlerei
Meaning
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
Example
The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.
Der Manager prahlte mit der Entlassung von Leuten, tat aber nichts.
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

Banner
Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
Das Unternehmen zeigte ein Banner, um sein neues Produkt zu bewerben.
A2 noun /ˈbætəri/

battery

Batterie
Meaning
A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.
Example
The phone battery ran out after a long day.
Der Handy-Akku war nach einem langen Tag leer.
C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

verwirren
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
Die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrten die neuen Mitarbeiter.
C2 adjective, noun /bɪˈtroʊðd/

betrothed

verlobt
Meaning
Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.
Example
She introduced him as her betrothed.
Sie stellte ihn als ihren Verlobten vor.
A2 verb /bɪˈheɪv/

behave

sich benehmen
Meaning
to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself
Example
Children should behave well in school.
Kinder sollten sich in der Schule gut benehmen.
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

trauernd
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
Die trauernde Familie erhielt viele Beileidsbekundungen.
C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

einen geliebten Menschen verlieren
Meaning
to deprive someone of a loved one through death
Example
She was bereaved of her husband last year.
Sie hat ihren Mann letztes Jahr verloren.
A1 noun /biːtʃ/

beach

Strand
Meaning
An area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake.
Example
They spent the day relaxing on the beach.
Sie verbrachten den Tag am Strand und entspannten sich.
C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

Fase
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.
Der Tischler schrägte die Kanten des Tisches ab.
B2 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

lebendig; flott; energisch
Meaning
quick and energetic; lively; vigorous
Example
She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.
Sie machte einen flotten Spaziergang am Morgen, um sich energiegeladen zu fühlen.
C2 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

täuschen
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
Example
The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.
Der Betrüger versuchte, unschuldige Menschen mit falschen Versprechen zu täuschen.
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

Benediktion
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
Der Priester gab seine Benediktion den frisch Vermählten.