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B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

schick
Meaning
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
Example
That dress is very becoming on her.
Das Kleid steht ihr sehr gut.
B1 verb /breɪk/

brake

bremsen
Meaning
to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake
Example
He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.
Er bremste plötzlich, um den Hund zu vermeiden.
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

verhalten
Meaning
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example
The teacher praised her good behavior in class.
Der Lehrer lobte ihr gutes Verhalten im Unterricht.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

Der Prozess der Schaffung und Förderung einer Marken- oder Unternehmensidentität
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
Effektives Branding ist der Schlüssel zur Kundenbindung.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

Biokraftstoff
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
Biokraftstoffe verringern die Abhängigkeit von herkömmlichen Energiequellen.
A1 noun /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

building

Gebäude
Meaning
A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office.
Example
The old building was renovated into a museum.
Das alte Gebäude wurde zu einem Museum umgebaut.
C1 noun /ˈbɛd.rɒk/

bedrock

Fundament
Meaning
the solid rock layer beneath the soil; the fundamental basis of something
Example
Trust is the bedrock of a healthy relationship.
Vertrauen ist das Fundament einer gesunden Beziehung.
A2 noun, verb /bɑːr/

bar

Bar, sperren
Meaning
a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block
Example
They decided to meet at the bar after work.
Sie entschieden sich, nach der Arbeit in der Bar zu treffen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

banking

Bankwesen oder Bankdienstleistungen
Meaning
the business or services provided by a bank
Example
Online banking has made financial transactions easier.
Online-Banking hat finanzielle Transaktionen erleichtert.
B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

Bräutigam
Meaning
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.
Der nervöse Bräutigam wartete am Altar auf seine Braut.
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 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.
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

Alkohol
Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
Sie kauften Alkohol für die Party.
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.
B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

bluten
Meaning
to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury
Example
She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.
Sie begann aus dem Schnitt an ihrem Arm zu bluten.
C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

belagern
Meaning
to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention
Example
The city was besieged by enemy troops.
Die Stadt wurde von feindlichen Truppen belagert.
C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

aufstrebend
Meaning
Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
Example
The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.
Die aufstrebende Technologiebranche hat viele Investoren angezogen.
C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

Chaos; laute Verwirrung
Meaning
a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder
Example
The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.
Das Klassenzimmer war nach dem Feueralarm ein völliges Chaos.
B1 verb /bɜːrst/

burst

platzen
Meaning
to break open suddenly; to be full of something
Example
The balloon bursts with a loud pop.
Der Ballon platzt mit einem lauten Knall.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

Segen
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
Der Regen war ein Segen für die von der Dürre betroffenen Bauern.
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

verleihen
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
Der König verlieh den tapferen Soldaten Ehren.
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 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

bilingual

zweisprachig
Meaning
Able to speak two languages fluently.
Example
She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish.
Sie wuchs in einem zweisprachigen Haushalt auf, der sowohl Englisch als auch Spanisch sprach.
B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

Masse; der größere Teil;
Meaning
the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something
Example
The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.
Der Großteil der Arbeit wurde vor der Frist abgeschlossen.
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

schön; hübsch; fröhlich
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
Das hübsche Kind spielte fröhlich im Garten.
A2 noun /ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Background

Hintergrund
Meaning
the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances
Example
She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.
Sie hat einen starken Hintergrund in Mathematik und Informatik.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈbʊrʒ.wɑː/

bourgeois

Bürgerlich
Meaning
Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Example
The novel criticizes the bourgeois lifestyle of the city dwellers.
Der Roman kritisiert den bürgerlichen Lebensstil der Stadtbewohner.
C1 noun /ˈbɛərnəs/

bareness

Kahlheit
Meaning
the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment
Example
The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.
Die Kahlheit des Zimmers ließ es kalt und unfreundlich wirken.
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

Butte
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
Die Reisenden konnten eine hohe Butte sehen, die in der Wüste emporstieg.
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

blutlos
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
Die Revolution war überraschenderweise blutlos.
A2 verb /blɒk/

block

blockieren
Meaning
to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress
Example
The fallen tree blocks the road.
Der umgefallene Baum blockiert die Straße.
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 /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

Schreiberzeile
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
Ihre Schreiberzeile erschien auf der Titelseite der Zeitung.
B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

Prahlen; Angeberrei; Stolz
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
Sein ständiges Prahlen über seinen Reichtum nervte alle.
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.
C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

Salzwasser
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
Die Oliven wurden in Salzwasser aufbewahrt, um sie frisch zu halten.
A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

kaputt; beschädigt; zerbrochen
Meaning
damaged; not working; fractured
Example
The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.
Das kaputte Fenster muss sofort ersetzt werden.
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/

burnish

aufpolieren
Meaning
To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.
Example
He burnished the old table until it shone.
Er polierte den alten Tisch, bis er glänzte.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

Grenze
Meaning
a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries
Example
They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.
Sie überquerten die Grenze zwischen Frankreich und Spanien mit dem Zug.
C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

Tausch
Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
Sie tauschten ihre Ernten gegen handgefertigte Werkzeuge.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

rückwärts; in umgekehrter Reihenfolge
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
Er zählte rückwärts von zehn bis eins.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

auftriebsfähig, heiter
Meaning
Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.
Example
She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.
Sie blieb trotz der Schwierigkeiten aufmunternd.
C1 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

belagern, belästigen
Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
Das Dorf war von ständigen Überschwemmungen umzingelt.
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.
A1 noun /ˈbɜːrθ.deɪ/

birthday

Geburtstag
Meaning
the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually
Example
We are planning a surprise birthday party for her.
Wir planen eine Überraschungsparty zu ihrem Geburtstag.
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

Begräbnis
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
Die Beerdigungszeremonie fand am Nachmittag statt.
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.
B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

Brise
Meaning
a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease
Example
The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.
Die kühle Meeresbrise machte den heißen Sommertag angenehmer.
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

makellos
Meaning
innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame
Example
She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.
Sie blieb ruhig und makellos während der gesamten Untersuchung.
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

herabsetzen
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
Er machte oft seine Kollegen klein, um sich überlegen zu fühlen.
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.
A2 noun /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Blanket

Decke
Meaning
a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth
Example
She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.
Sie wickelte sich in eine warme Decke in der kalten Nacht.
B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

tiefe Männerstimme / Bassgitarre
Meaning
the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish
Example
He played the bass guitar at the concert.
Er spielte die Bassgitarre beim Konzert.
C1 verb /blɛər/

blare

laut schreien
Meaning
to make a loud, harsh sound
Example
The car horns blared all night.
Die Autohupen schrillten die ganze Nacht.
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.
A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

Brett; Vorstand
Meaning
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
Example
The board decided to increase the budget.
Der Vorstand beschloss, das Budget zu erhöhen.
B1 noun /ˈbluː.ber.i/

Blueberry

Blaubeere
Meaning
a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes
Example
She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.
Sie pflückte frische Blaubeeren für den Kuchen.
C2 noun /ˈboʊsən/

boatswain

Schiffsmeister
Meaning
a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew
Example
The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck.
Der Bōtswēn überwachte die Matrosen auf dem Deck.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

Gepäck; persönliche Gegenstände;
Meaning
suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior
Example
Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
Bitte holen Sie Ihr Gepäck vom Gepäckband am Flughafen ab.
B1 noun /baɪˈɒlədʒi/

biology

Biologie
Meaning
The scientific study of living organisms.
Example
Biology explains how plants and animals function.
Biologie erklärt, wie Pflanzen und Tiere funktionieren.
B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

Bombe
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
Die Bombe-Entschärfungseinheit hat das explosive Gerät vorsichtig entschärft.
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.
A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

boden; unterseite
Meaning
the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water
Example
The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.
Die Schatzkiste lag am Boden des Ozeans.
A1 noun /breɪk/

break

Pause
Meaning
A pause in work or during an activity or event.
Example
Short breaks refresh your mind.
Kurze Pausen erfrischen deinen Geist.
C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

lautstark
Meaning
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
Example
She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.
Sie trug eine lautstarke Halskette, die die Aufmerksamkeit aller auf sich zog.
B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

weitgehend
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
The rules are broadly similar across all regions.
Die Regeln sind in allen Regionen weitgehend ähnlich.
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.
B1 verb /bʌmp/

bump

Stoß
Meaning
To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.
Example
He accidentally bumped into the door.
Er stieß versehentlich gegen die Tür.
A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

schön; attraktiv; bezaubernd;
Meaning
pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.
Sie hat eine schöne Stimme, die jeden fesselt.
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.
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 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

überbetonen
Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
Der Professor erläuterte den Punkt immer wieder ausführlich, bis die Studenten unruhig wurden.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbʌskɪn/

buskin

dicksohliger Stiefel
Meaning
A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.
Example
The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume.
Der Schauspieler trug ein Buskin als Teil seines klassischen Kostüms.
C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

verspätet
Meaning
coming or happening later than expected or usual
Example
She sent me a belated birthday card.
Sie schickte mir eine verspätete Geburtstagskarte.
A2 noun /bɒs/

boss

Chef
Meaning
a person who is in charge of a worker, group, or organization
Example
Her boss gave her a new project to complete.
Ihr Chef gab ihr ein neues Projekt, das sie abschließen sollte.
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

geliebt
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
Sie war die geliebte Königin des Reiches.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

Gerichtsvollzieher
Meaning
An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.
Example
The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom.
Der Gerichtsvollzieher bat alle, sich zu erheben, als der Richter den Gerichtssaal betrat.
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.
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

Verlobung
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
Ihre Verlobung wurde im ganzen Dorf bekannt gegeben.
A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

Butter
Meaning
a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream
Example
He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.
Er strich Butter auf sein Toast zum Frühstück.
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 /ˈblændɪʃmənt/

blandishment

Schmeichelei
Meaning
flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently
Example
She used every blandishment to win his support.
Sie benutzte jede Schmeichelei, um seine Unterstützung zu gewinnen.
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 adjective /bɒmˈbæstɪk/

bombastic

pompös
Meaning
using pompous or inflated language with little meaning
Example
The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one.
Die pompöse Vorlesung des Professors beeindruckte niemanden.
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.
B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

maßstab
Meaning
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
Example
Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.
Die Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City setzt einen Maßstab in der Nachhaltigkeit.
A2 verb /bet/

bet

wetten
Meaning
to risk money on the outcome of something; to be confident
Example
I bet it will rain tomorrow.
Ich wette, es wird morgen regnen.
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 /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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

bacchanalia

überschäumendes Fest
Meaning
A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.
Example
The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy.
Der Roman beschreibt die Party als eine Bacchanalia des Übermaßes und der Freude.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

Friseur
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
Der Friseur gab ihm einen perfekten Haarschnitt für seine Hochzeit.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbeɡər/

Beggar

bettler
Meaning
a person who lives by asking for money or food
Example
The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms.
Der Bettler saß neben dem Tempel und bat um Almosen.
B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

mischen
Meaning
to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously
Example
She blends the ingredients carefully.
Sie mischt die Zutaten sorgfältig.
A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

tschüss
Meaning
used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
Example
I said bye to her before leaving.
Ich sagte tschüss, bevor ich ging.
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 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

karg; steril; unfruchtbar; unproduktiv
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
Die kahle Wüste erstreckte sich über Meilen ohne Vegetation.
B1 noun /ˈbʊt.ʃər/

Butcher

Metzger
Meaning
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop
Example
The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner.
Der Metzger empfahl den besten Rinderbraten für unser Abendessen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbræɡərt/

braggart

Angeber
Meaning
a person who boasts about achievements or possessions
Example
No one liked him because he was such a braggart.
Niemand mochte ihn, weil er so ein Angeber war.
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.
C1 phrase ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

biodiversity preservation

Erhaltung der biologischen Vielfalt
Meaning
The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.
Example
Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance.
Die Erhaltung der biologischen Vielfalt ist entscheidend für das ökologische Gleichgewicht.
B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

gerste
Meaning
a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed
Example
The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.
Der Bauer erntete Gerste von seinen Feldern im Herbst.
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.
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

ein Unternehmen mit persönlichen Ressourcen ohne externe Finanzierung starten
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
Er gründete sein Unternehmen mit minimalen Ressourcen.
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

gleichgültig, desinteressiert
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
Nach Jahren des luxuriösen Reisens fühlte sie sich gleichgültig gegenüber einer weiteren Reise nach Paris.
C1 adjective /bəˈzɜːrk/

berserk

ausgerastet
Meaning
Out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.
Example
The fans went berserk when their team won the championship.
Die Fans wurden ausgerastet, als ihr Team die Meisterschaft gewann.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

notwendig oder angebracht für jemanden, etwas zu tun
Meaning
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
Example
It would behoove you to study before the exam.
Es wäre ratsam, dass du vor der Prüfung studierst.
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

botanisch
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
Sie arbeitet im botanischen Garten.
A1 adverb /bɪˈhaɪnd/

Behind

hinten
Meaning
at the back of; following; lagging
Example
The car behind us was honking.
Das Auto hinter uns hupte.
A1 adjective, adverb, verb /ˈbɛtər/

better

besser
Meaning
of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve
Example
He felt better after taking the medicine.
Er fühlte sich besser, nachdem er das Medikament genommen hatte.
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.
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

Hang
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
Sie kletterten den grasbewachsenen Hang hinauf, um den Sonnenuntergang zu sehen.