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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.
C1 adjective /ˈboʊɡəs/

bogus

falsch
Meaning
false, fake, or not genuine
Example
The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card.
Die Polizei hat ihn wegen der Verwendung eines falschen Ausweises verhaftet.
C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

mit einem Knüppel schlagen
Meaning
to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something
Example
The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.
Der Wachmann wurde von dem Angreifer in der Gasse mit einem Knüppel geschlagen.
C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

Zeichen / kleiner Bach
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
Der Diener kam auf das Zeichen seines Herrn.
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

Ziegel
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
Die Arbeiter legten Ziegel auf Ziegel, um die Wand zu bauen.
C1 adjective /bræʃ/

brash

dreist
Meaning
self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way
Example
His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.
Seine dreisten Kommentare haben viele Leute bei dem Treffen beleidigt.
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

triviale Emotion
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
Das Ende des Films war bathetisch statt tragisch.
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

bedrängen / nötigen
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
Der Anwalt versuchte, den Zeugen zu bedrängen.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

stoßstange
Meaning
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
Example
The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.
Der Bauer feierte in diesem Jahr eine Ernte von Rekordgröße.
C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

bissend; beißend kalt; scharf kritisierend oder hart
Meaning
extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh
Example
The biting cold made everyone shiver.
Die beißende Kälte ließ alle zittern.
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.
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.
A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

neben
Meaning
next to or at the side of someone or something
Example
She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.
Sie saß neben ihrer besten Freundin während der Zeremonie.
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.
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.
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 /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.
A2 verb /bit/

beat

schlagen
Meaning
to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically
Example
Our team will beat theirs in the final match.
Unser Team wird ihres im letzten Spiel schlagen.
C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

Sicherung (jemand oder etwas, das etwas zerbricht; eine große Meereswelle, die nahe der Küste in Schaum zerbricht; ein Gerät, das einen Stromkreis unterbricht)
Meaning
A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.
Example
The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.
Die Sicherung sprang während des Sturms heraus und unterbrach die Elektrizität.
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.
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.
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 /boʊd/

bode

vorbedeutend
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
Die dunklen Wolken kündigen einen heftigen Sturm an.
B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

makler
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary
Example
The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.
Der Börsenmakler half mir, mein Geld weise zu investieren.
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

Unternehmensfinanzierung
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
Effektive Unternehmensfinanzierung steigert die Rentabilität.
A2 noun /boʊn/

Bone

Knochen
Meaning
any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame
Example
The doctor said the bone was completely healed after the fracture.
Der Arzt sagte, der Knochen war nach dem Bruch vollständig geheilt.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

brennend; flammend
Meaning
burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright
Example
The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.
Die brennende Sonne machte den Tag extrem heiß.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

beschmieren
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance
Example
The children bedaubed the wall with paint.
Die Kinder beschmierten die Wand mit Farbe.
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.
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

Strahl / Balken
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
Ein Strahl Sonnenlicht trat durch das Fenster ein.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

grundlegend
Meaning
in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
Example
Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.
Grundlegend war das Projekt ein Erfolg, trotz einiger kleiner Probleme.
C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

sich erinnern
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
Er erinnerte sich an das Versprechen, das er gegeben hatte.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

besmirch

beschmutzen
Meaning
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
Example
He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.
Er versuchte, ihren guten Namen mit falschen Gerüchten zu beschmutzen.
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.
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.
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 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 noun /ˈbʊkstɔːr/

bookstore

Buchhandlung
Meaning
a shop where books are sold
Example
She spent an entire afternoon browsing in the bookstore.
Sie verbrachte den ganzen Nachmittag in der Buchhandlung.
A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

backen
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
Sie buk einen Kuchen für den Geburtstag ihrer Freundin.
C2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

Körperabsorption Fähigkeit
Meaning
The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.
Example
Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.
Die Bioverfügbarkeit von Kurkuma steigt, wenn es mit schwarzem Pfeffer konsumiert wird.
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

großes Fass
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
Der Wein wurde in einem Holzfass gelagert.
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

aufgebläht
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
Nach dem großen Essen fühlte er sich aufgebläht und unwohl.
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.
C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

rülpsen
Meaning
to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully
Example
After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.
Nach dem Trinken der Limonade rülpste er laut.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

getränk
Meaning
a drink, especially one other than water
Example
Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?
Möchten Sie ein heißes oder kaltes Getränk zu Ihrer Mahlzeit?
B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

Gebot; Angebot
Meaning
an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something
Example
She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.
Sie gab ein Gebot für die antike Vase bei der Auktion ab.
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.
C1 noun /blɪs/

Bliss

perfektes glück; große freude
Meaning
perfect happiness; great joy
Example
She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset.
Sie fühlte reines Glück, während sie den schönen Sonnenuntergang betrachtete.
B2 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

voreingenommen
Meaning
showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly
Example
The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.
Der Richter wurde beschuldigt, voreingenommen gegen den Angeklagten zu sein.
C1 adjective /ˈbreɪzən/

brazen

frech
Meaning
Bold and without shame; shameless.
Example
She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone.
Sie versuchte frech, vor allen zu lügen.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

mutig; furchtlos
Meaning
in a confident and brave way; without fear
Example
She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.
Sie trat mutig vor, um sich der Herausforderung zu stellen.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

verwirrt, benebelt
Meaning
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
Example
His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.
Sein Geist fühlte sich nach der langen und erschöpfenden Besprechung verwirrt 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.
A2 noun/verb /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

budget

Budget
Meaning
An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time; to plan expenses and income.
Example
The family created a budget to manage their expenses.
Die Familie hat ein Budget erstellt, um ihre Ausgaben zu verwalten.
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.
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.
B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

ein plötzlicher lauter Knall; ein harter Schlag oder Aufprall
Meaning
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
Example
The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.
Die Tür fiel mit einem lauten Knall ins Schloss, der alle aufweckte.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈtroʊð/

betroth

verloben
Meaning
To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.
Example
He was betrothed to the princess at a young age.
Er war in jungen Jahren mit der Prinzessin verlobt.
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

grober Mensch; unhöfliche Person
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
Der reiche Geschäftsmann war eigentlich ein grober Mensch, der keinen Respekt vor anderen zeigte.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

Bomberflugzeug
Meaning
military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets
Example
The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.
Die Bomberstaffel flog bei Morgengrauen über die Stadt.
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 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

Abszess; Furunkel
Meaning
a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles
Example
The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.
Das schmerzhafte Furunkel an seinem Hals erforderte medizinische Behandlung.
C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

aufgeblasene Person
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
Jeder mied die aufgeblasene Person auf der Party, weil sie nicht aufhörte, anzugeben.
C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

dunkel, ungebildet
Meaning
In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.
Example
The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.
Die Entdecker verloren sich im dunklen Wald ohne Führer.
B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

Bucht
Meaning
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
Example
The boats are anchored in the bay.
Die Boote sind in der Bucht verankert.
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.
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 /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

Biosphäre
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
Der Klimawandel beeinflusst die gesamte Biosphäre.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

Verband
Meaning
a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material
Example
The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.
Die Krankenschwester legte einen Verband an seinen verletzten Arm.
A2 noun /brɪdʒ/

Bridge

Brücke
Meaning
a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle
Example
The old stone bridge has connected the two towns for over a century.
Die alte Steinbrücke verbindet die beiden Städte seit über einem Jahrhundert.
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.
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.
C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

Baumstamm
Meaning
the trunk of a tree
Example
The bole of the tree was thick and strong.
Der Baumstamm war dick und stark.
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 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/

broadside

harter Angriff
Meaning
a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side
Example
The politician launched a broadside against his opponent.
Der Politiker startete einen harten Angriff gegen seinen Gegner.
A2 verb /bɛr/

bear

tragen
Meaning
to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support
Example
She cannot bear the pain anymore.
Sie kann den Schmerz nicht mehr ertragen.
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.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

Puffer / Stoßdämpfer
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.
Die Organisation fungiert als Puffer zwischen den Arbeitern und der Geschäftsführung.
B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

Bandbreite
Meaning
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Example
Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.
Die Erhöhung der Bandbreite verbessert die Internetgeschwindigkeit.
B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

Bettdecke
Meaning
a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter
Example
She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.
Sie zog die Bettdecke bis zum Kinn hoch, um sich warm zu halten.
A2 verb /bɪld/

build

bauen
Meaning
to make something by putting materials together; to construct
Example
They will build a new school in our neighborhood.
Sie werden eine neue Schule in unserer Nachbarschaft bauen.
A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

braun
Meaning
having the color of earth or wood; dark colored
Example
She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.
Sie hat schöne braune Augen, die im Sonnenlicht glänzen.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

biologisch abbaubar
Meaning
Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.
Example
Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.
Biologisch abbaubare Materialien zerfallen natürlich, ohne der Umwelt zu schaden.
A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

unterstützen; sichern; zurückweichen
Meaning
to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward
Example
Please back up your files before updating the system.
Bitte sichern Sie Ihre Dateien, bevor Sie das System aktualisieren.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːnəri/

buffoonery

Albernheit
Meaning
Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.
Example
His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience.
Seine ständige Albernheit ärgerte das ernste Publikum.
C1 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

kriegerisch oder aggressiv
Meaning
Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.
Example
His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.
Seine kriegerische Haltung führt oft zu Konflikten.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

Verwahrer
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.
Der Verwahrer muss sorgfältig mit dem Eigentum umgehen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

ochse
Meaning
a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work
Example
The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.
Der Bauer benutzte ein Ochse, um das Feld zu pflügen.
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

Bischof
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
Der Bischof hielt eine kraftvolle Predigt während des Sonntagsgottesdienstes.
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.
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 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 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

ansprechen
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
Sie entschied sich, das Thema Gehalt mit ihrem Manager anzusprechen.
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

Bürokratie
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
Übermäßige Bürokratie kann die Entscheidungsfindung verlangsamen.
C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

befestigen
Meaning
To fasten or secure something tightly.
Example
They battened down the hatches before the storm.
Sie befestigten die Luken vor dem Sturm.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbed sted/

Bed stead

Bettgestell
Meaning
the framework of a bed; a bed frame without bedding
Example
The wooden bed stead was very sturdy.
Das Holz-Bettgestell war sehr stabil.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌbɪbliəʊˈmeɪniə/

bibliomania

Bibliomanie
Meaning
An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.
Example
His bibliomania led him to fill every room with books.
Seine Bibliomanie führte dazu, dass er jedes Zimmer mit Büchern füllte.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

übermäßig betonen
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
Der Lehrer betonte den Punkt nicht übermäßig, nachdem die Schüler ihn verstanden hatten.
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.
A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

flasche
Meaning
a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids
Example
She drank water from a plastic bottle.
Sie trank Wasser aus einer Plastikflasche.
A2 adverb /ˈbjuːtɪfəli/

beautifully

wunderschön
Meaning
in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully
Example
She sang beautifully at the concert.
Sie sang wunderschön beim Konzert.
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

glaubwürdig
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
Ihre Geschichte war so detailliert, dass sie glaubwürdig klang.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈbɪs.kɪt/

Biscuit

Keks
Meaning
a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie
Example
Children love to eat chocolate biscuits with milk.
Kinder essen gerne Schokoladenkekse mit Milch.