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C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

grundlos; unbegründet; ohne Grundlage
Meaning
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
Example
The accusations against him were completely baseless.
Die Anschuldigungen gegen ihn waren völlig grundlos.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

wogend
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
Sie ging durch die wogenden Vorhänge.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡɛt/

beget

zeugen / erzeugen
Meaning
to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce
Example
Violence begets more violence.
Gewalt zieht mehr Gewalt nach sich.
C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

biennal
Meaning
happening every two years
Example
The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.
Das biennale Festival zieht Tausende von Besuchern an.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

Biographie
Meaning
A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).
Example
The library holds an old biograph of the poet.
Die Bibliothek hat eine alte Biographie des Dichters.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

armreif
Meaning
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
Example
She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.
Sie trug wunderschöne goldene Armreifen an ihren Handgelenken.
C1 verb /bɔːl/

bawl

laut schreien
Meaning
to shout or cry loudly
Example
The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.
Das Baby schrie die ganze Nacht und hielt alle wach.
B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

verbannt
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
Der König verbannte den Verräter aus dem Königreich.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

Rundfunkanbieter
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
Der Rundfunkanbieter sendete das Spiel live an Millionen von Zuschauern.
B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

Futter oder Köder, um Fische oder Tiere anzulocken; absichtlich provozieren oder stören.
Meaning
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
Example
He used worms as bait to catch fish.
Er benutzte Würmer als Köder, um Fische zu fangen.
C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

Stütze, Abstützung
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
Die Kathedralmauern wurden gestützt, um einen Einsturz zu verhindern.
A1 noun, verb /baɪk/

bike

Fahrrad
Meaning
a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle
Example
He biked to school every day.
Er fuhr jeden Tag mit dem Fahrrad zur Schule.
A2 noun ˈbæl.əns

balance

Gleichgewicht
Meaning
A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
Example
Balance among powers prevents conflicts.
Das Gleichgewicht zwischen den Mächten verhindert Konflikte.
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

barrikade
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
Protestierende bauten eine Barrikade über die Straße.
C2 noun /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

eine Art von Holzblasinstrument (großes Holzblasinstrument)
Meaning
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
Example
The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.
Das Orchester präsentierte ein schönes Basson-Solo.
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.
A2 noun /blʌd/

Blood

Blut
Meaning
the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
Der Arzt nahm eine Blutprobe für Tests.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

knollig / rund
Meaning
Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.
Example
The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.
Der Frosch hatte eine knollige Nase und große Augen.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈdræɡəl/

bedraggle

etwas nass, schmutzig und unordentlich machen, indem man es durch Schlamm oder Wasser zieht
Meaning
to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water
Example
The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain.
Die Kinder kamen bedraggelt nach Hause, nachdem sie im Regen gespielt hatten.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

briticism

ein Wort oder eine charakteristische Eigenschaft des britischen Englisch
Meaning
a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English
Example
The word 'lorry' is a well-known Briticism.
Das Wort 'lorry' ist ein bekanntes Britizismus.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

unverschämt
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
Er erzählte eine unverschämte Lüge vor allen.
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.
C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

vererben
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
Der Wissenschaftler vererbte seine Forschungspapiere an die Universität.
B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

holprig; uneben
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
Die holprige Straße machte die Autofahrt sehr unbequem.
C2 adjective /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

barbarisch; grausam; wild
Meaning
extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage
Example
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
Die barbarische Behandlung von Gefangenen wurde von Menschenrechtsorganisationen verurteilt.
C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

geschmolzenes Fett, Saft oder Flüssigkeit während des Kochens über das Fleisch gießen oder bestreichen, um es feucht zu halten
Meaning
to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist
Example
She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.
Sie bastete den Truthahn alle 30 Minuten, um ihn saftig zu halten.
C2 verb /bɪˈwɪtʃ/

bewitch

verzaubern
Meaning
to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic
Example
The dancer's performance bewitched the audience.
Die Tanzaufführung verzauberte das Publikum.
A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

grundlegend; wesentlich;
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
Das Lernen der grundlegenden englischen Grammatik ist unerlässlich für Anfänger.
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/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

Metallhalterung
Meaning
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
Example
The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.
Das Regal wurde von einer starken Metallhalterung gehalten.
B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

ausblasen
Meaning
to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically
Example
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
Sie blies die Kerzen auf ihrer Geburtstagstorte aus.
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

Basketball
Meaning
a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
Example
He loves playing basketball with his friends.
Er liebt es, mit seinen Freunden Basketball zu spielen.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

Schilfrohr
Meaning
A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.
Example
The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.
Der Teich war von hohen Schilfrohren umgeben, die im Wind wehten.
B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

erweitern
Meaning
to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding
Example
Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.
Reisen können deine Perspektive auf verschiedene Kulturen erweitern.
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.
C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

verwirren
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
Das Mathematikproblem verwirrt mich völlig.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

Schmetterlingserbse
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
Schmetterlingserbsenblüten färben den Tee in ein wunderschönes Blau.
C2 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

nutzlos
Meaning
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
Example
His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time.
Sein nutzloser Versuch, die Maschine zu reparieren, verschwendete nur Zeit.
B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

Bonus
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
Sie erhielt einen Weihnachtsbonus für ihre hervorragende Arbeitsleistung.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈboʊvaɪn/

bovine

mit Vieh verbunden
Meaning
relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature
Example
Her bovine expression revealed no emotions.
Ihr bovines Gesicht zeigte keine Emotionen.
C1 noun /ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Bridle

Zäumung; Gebiss
Meaning
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
Example
The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.
Der Reiter passte das Zaumzeug des Pferdes an, bevor er für das Rennen aufstieg.
A1 noun /bred/

Bread

Brot
Meaning
a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked
Example
She bought fresh bread from the bakery.
Sie kaufte frisches Brot von der Bäckerei.
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.
C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

Burleske
Meaning
A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.
Example
The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.
Das Stück war eine clevere Burleske der traditionellen Oper.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

burgess

Bürgerschaftsmitglied
Meaning
A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.
Example
In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.
Im Mittelalter hatte ein Bürgerschaftsmitglied das Recht zu wählen und Eigentum zu besitzen.
A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

groß
Meaning
large in size, extent, or importance
Example
They moved into a big house with plenty of space.
Sie zogen in ein großes Haus mit viel Platz.
C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

Der hintere Teil des Gewehrlaufs; eine Position eines Babys im Mutterleib, bei der das Gesäß oder die Füße zuerst herauskommen.
Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
Das Gewehr wurde durch den Hinterlauf geladen.
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

bilateral
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
Die beiden Länder unterzeichneten ein bilaterales Handelsabkommen.
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪtənt/

blatant

offensichtlich
Meaning
done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive
Example
The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.
Die offensichtliche Missachtung der Sicherheitsvorschriften durch das Unternehmen brachte die Öffentlichkeit aufgebracht.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

Kleinigkeit
Meaning
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
Example
She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.
Sie trug ein glänzendes kleines Schmuckstück um ihren Hals.
C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

überragen
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
Die Statue überragt den Stadtplatz.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

Aubergine
Meaning
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
Example
My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.
Meine Mutter hat Auberginen-Curry zum Mittagessen gekocht.
C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

nerven, belästigen
Meaning
To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.
Example
The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.
Der Reporter hörte nicht auf, den Politiker mit Fragen zu nerven.
A2 noun /bɜːrθ/

Birth

geburt; ursprung; anfang;
Meaning
the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something
Example
The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.
Die Geburt ihres ersten Kindes war ein freudiger Moment.
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrdʒən/

burgeon

schnell wachsen
Meaning
To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.
Example
The city's population began to burgeon after the new factory opened.
Die Bevölkerung der Stadt begann nach der Eröffnung der neuen Fabrik rasch zu wachsen.
C2 verb /breɪ/

bray

schnauben
Meaning
To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.
Example
The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.
Der Esel begann laut zu schnauben auf dem Feld.
C2 noun /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

bioremediation

Bioremediation
Meaning
The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.
Example
Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil.
Bioremediation hilft, Toxine aus verschmutztem Boden zu entfernen.
C2 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

widerlegen
Meaning
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
Example
His calm face belied his inner anxiety.
Sein ruhiges Gesicht widerlegte seine innere Angst.
A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

Ballett
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
Sie hat jahrelang im klassischen Ballett trainiert.
A1 noun /bæk/

Back

Rücken
Meaning
the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips; the spine
Example
She hurt her back while lifting heavy boxes.
Sie hat sich ihren Rücken verletzt, als sie schwere Kisten hob.
B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

gebackenes fleisch
Meaning
meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat
Example
The baked meat was tender and flavorful.
Das gebackene Fleisch war zart und geschmackvoll.
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.
B1 noun /blæk ˈber.i/

Black berry

Brombeeren
Meaning
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
Example
We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.
Wir haben frische Brombeeren aus dem Garten für unseren Kuchen gepflückt.
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.
A2 noun /belt/

Belt

Gürtel
Meaning
a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration
Example
He tightened his belt before going for a run.
Er zog seinen Gürtel fester, bevor er zum Laufen ging.
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

glühende Flamme
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
Das Feuer brannte stundenlang, bevor es unter Kontrolle gebracht wurde.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

kurz
Meaning
in a short and clear way; for a short time
Example
Please explain the problem briefly.
Bitte erklären Sie das Problem kurz.
A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

bohne
Meaning
an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants
Example
We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.
Wir haben grüne Bohnen in unserem Gemüsegarten diesen Frühling gepflanzt.
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪtl/

brittle

brüchig
Meaning
easily broken or cracked; hard but liable to break
Example
The glass was so brittle that it cracked easily.
Das Glas war so brüchig, dass es leicht zerbrach.
C2 noun /baɪt/

bight

Bucht
Meaning
A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.
Example
The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight.
Die Matrosen warfen den Anker in den ruhigen Gewässern der Bucht.
C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

echt; authentisch; legitim
Meaning
genuine; authentic; legitimate
Example
She is a bonafide expert in her field.
Sie ist eine echte Expertin in ihrem Bereich.
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

plappern; ausplaudern
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
Er hat versehentlich die Überraschung ausgeplaudert.
C2 noun /ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/

bugaboo

Gespenst / Angst
Meaning
An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.
Example
The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo.
Die Bedrohung durch Inflation wurde zu einem politischen Bugaboo.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

es ist notwendig
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
Es ist notwendig, dass jeder Bürger das Gesetz befolgt.
C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

Blockade
Meaning
an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible
Example
The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.
Die Blockade des Abflusses verursachte, dass Wasser in der Küche überlief.
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

fad
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
Die Suppe war für meinen Geschmack zu fad.
C1 noun /ˈbɪtər ɡɔːrd/

Bitter Gourd

bittergurke
Meaning
a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties
Example
Bitter gourd is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels.
Bittergurke ist ausgezeichnet, um den Blutzuckerspiegel zu kontrollieren.
C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

Barbar; unzivilisiert;
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
Die alten Römer betrachteten alle, die außerhalb ihres Reiches waren, als Barbaren.
C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

wilde Feier
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
Das Festival verwandelte sich um Mitternacht in eine wilde Feier.
C2 noun /blɑːtʃ/

blotch

Fleck
Meaning
a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric
Example
His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice.
Sein Hemd hatte einen roten Fleck vom verschütteten Saft.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

bitten
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
Er bat den Richter um Gnade.
B1 adjective /ˈblʌdi/

bloody

blutig
Meaning
covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.
Example
The soldier returned from battle with a bloody arm.
Der Soldat kam mit einem blutigen Arm aus der Schlacht zurück.
C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

schöne Frau
Meaning
A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.
Example
She was the belle of the ball that evening.
Sie war die Schönheit des Balls an diesem Abend.
A2 noun /ˈbjuː.ti/

Beauty

Schönheit
Meaning
the quality of being pleasing to look at; attractiveness
Example
The beauty of the sunset took my breath away.
Die Schönheit des Sonnenuntergangs nahm mir den Atem.
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

brigade
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
Die Feuerwehrbrigade kam schnell, um die Flammen zu löschen.
B2 noun /bætʃ/

batch

eine Menge von Artikeln, die auf einmal produziert oder verarbeitet werden
Meaning
a quantity of items produced or processed at one time
Example
She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning.
Sie backte heute Morgen eine frische Charge Kekse.
B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

bravo
Meaning
used to express approval, admiration, or praise
Example
The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.
Das Publikum rief 'Bravo!' nach der beeindruckenden Aufführung.
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

mutig; selbstbewusst; kühn
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
Er traf eine kühne Entscheidung, um sein eigenes Geschäft zu starten.
A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

eimer
Meaning
a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids
Example
The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.
Der Bauer füllte den Eimer mit frischem Wasser aus dem Brunnen.
C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

Brutalität
Meaning
extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment
Example
The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.
Die Brutalität des Angriffs schockierte die ganze Gemeinschaft.
A2 verb /bleɪm/

blame

beschuldigen
Meaning
to hold responsible for a fault; to find fault with
Example
Don't blame me for the mistake.
Gib mir nicht die Schuld für den Fehler.
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

Träger; Inhaber eines Dokuments
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
Der Träger dieser Nachricht muss sie schnell überbringen.
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

bastard teak
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
Der Bastard-Teakbaum blüht im Frühling mit leuchtend orangefarbenen Blumen.
B1 noun /bʌɡ/

Bug

Insekt
Meaning
a small insect; a defect in a computer program
Example
I found a bug crawling on my bed sheets.
Ich fand ein Insekt, das sich auf meinen Bettlaken krabbelte.
C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

Blase
Meaning
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
Example
The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.
Die neuen Schuhe verursachten eine schmerzhafte Blase an ihrer Ferse.
C1 adjective /ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl/

bountiful

reichlich / großzügig
Meaning
Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.
Example
The farmer was grateful for the bountiful harvest.
Der Bauer war dankbar für die reichliche Ernte.
C1 noun /ˈbjuːɡəl/

Bugle

Flügelhorn
Meaning
a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, used especially for military calls
Example
The soldier played the bugle to signal the start of the ceremony.
Der Soldat spielte das Flügelhorn, um den Beginn der Zeremonie zu signalisieren
B1 noun /biːst/

Beast

Bestie
Meaning
a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person
Example
The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle.
Der Löwe ist eine wilde Bestie des Dschungels.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

schwerer Schuh
Meaning
A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.
Example
The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.
Der Bauer trug alte Brogans, während er auf dem Feld arbeitete.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

Bigamie
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
Er wurde wegen Bigamie angeklagt, nachdem seine zweite Ehe entdeckt wurde.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

Instrument, das Änderungen des atmosphärischen Drucks aufzeichnet
Meaning
an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure
Example
The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.
Der Wissenschaftler überprüfte den Barographen auf Druckänderungen.
B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

plötzlich weglaufen; etwas mit einem Bolzen befestigen
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
Das Pferd raste nach dem lauten Geräusch aus dem Stall.
B1 noun /broʊˈʃʊr/

brochure

Broschüre
Meaning
a small booklet or pamphlet containing information or advertising
Example
The travel agent gave us a brochure about the holiday package.
Der Reisebüroagent gab uns eine Broschüre über das Urlaubsangebot.
C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

über Kleinigkeiten streiten
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
Die Kinder begannen, sich um das letzte Stück Kuchen zu streiten.
B2 adjective /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

beneficial

vorteilhaft
Meaning
Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.
Example
Eye rubbing can be beneficial in moderation.
Augenreiben kann in Maßen vorteilhaft sein.
C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

unterstützen
Meaning
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
Example
The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.
Die neue Politik zielt darauf ab, das wirtschaftliche Wachstum zu unterstützen.
B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

Hintern
Meaning
the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks
Example
The kids slid down the hill on their backside.
Die Kinder rutschten den Hügel auf ihrem Hintern hinunter.
B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

Atemtechniken
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
Atemtechniken helfen, Stress und Angst abzubauen.
C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

verwirren
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
Die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrten die Schüler.
C2 verb /breɪz/

braze

lötverbindung
Meaning
To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.
Example
The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak.
Der Mechaniker lötete das kaputte Rohr, um das Leck zu beheben.
B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

käfer
Meaning
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
Example
The black beetle scurried across the garden path.
Der schwarze Käfer huschte über den Gartenweg.
B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

Schlag; ein kräftiger Schlag mit der Hand, einer Waffe oder einem harten Objekt
Meaning
a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Example
The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.
Der Boxer landete einen verheerenden Schlag auf seinen Gegner.
B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

Hündin;
Meaning
a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)
Example
The bitch gave birth to five puppies.
Die Hündin gebar fünf Welpen.