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A2 noun /buːt/

Boot

Stiefel
Meaning
sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg
Example
He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.
Er zog seine Wanderschuhe an, bevor er die Bergwanderung begann.
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.
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.
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 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

austauschen
Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
Sie tauschten Witze über den Tisch hinweg aus.
C2 noun /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/

braggadocio

angeberisches Verhalten
Meaning
boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting
Example
His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party.
Sein endloses angeberisches Verhalten nervte alle auf der Party.
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.
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 /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.
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

gerade Linie
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
Er machte eine gerade Linie zum Esstisch, sobald er die Party betrat.
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.
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.
C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

enthaupten
Meaning
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
Example
The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.
Der historische Bericht beschreibt, wie der Verräter zur Strafe enthauptet wurde.
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

Stimmzettel
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
Die Wähler gaben ihren Stimmzettel bei der Wahl ab.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

brutal
Meaning
extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling
Example
The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.
Die Herrschaft des Diktators war von brutaler Gewalt geprägt.
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
C2 verb /ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/

bifurcate

in zwei teile teilen
Meaning
to divide into two branches or parts
Example
The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill.
Die Straße verzweigt sich auf dem Hügel in zwei getrennte Wege.
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.
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 /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

Kürze
Meaning
Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
Example
The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.
Die Kürze der Rede hielt das Publikum interessiert.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈsoʊ.də/

Baking Soda

backpulver
Meaning
sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent
Example
Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy.
Fügen Sie einen Teelöffel Backpulver hinzu, um den Kuchen luftig zu machen.
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 noun /ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

brimstone

Schwefel
Meaning
Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.
Example
The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone to warn the congregation.
Der Prediger sprach von Feuer und Schwefel, um die Gemeinde zu warnen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

Intoleranz
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
Ihre Intoleranz verhinderte, dass sie Menschen mit anderen Glaubensrichtungen akzeptierte.
C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

verschmutzen
Meaning
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
Example
The factory waste befouled the river.
Die Fabrikabfälle verschmutzten den Fluss.
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

Zwei-Monats-Zeitraum
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
Das akademische Programm ist in sechs Bimester unterteilt.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

Kassenwart
Meaning
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
Example
The bursar approved the budget for the new library.
Der Kassenwart genehmigte das Budget für die neue Bibliothek.
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

Plage
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
Die Dürre war eine Plage für die Ernte des Bauern.
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 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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈbiːstiəl/

bestial

bestial
Meaning
Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.
Example
The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.
Die Gefangenen wurden auf bestiale Weise behandelt.
C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

Bezirk
Meaning
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
Example
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
Brooklyn ist ein Bezirk von New York City.
B2 verb /briːd/

breed

züchten, züchten
Meaning
to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young
Example
They breed horses on their farm.
Sie züchten Pferde auf ihrem Bauernhof.
C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

Stiefelschnürsenkel
Meaning
a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe
Example
I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.
Ich muss meinen Stiefelschnürsenkel binden, bevor ich spazieren gehe.
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.
C2 adjective /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/

bucolic

bucolisch
Meaning
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Example
They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.
Sie genossen ein bucolisches Picknick am Fluss.
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.
B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

im Namen von
Meaning
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
Example
She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
Sie nahm den Preis im Namen ihres Teams entgegen.
C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

selig
Meaning
blissfully happy or showing great joy
Example
She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.
Sie hatte ein seliges Lächeln, nachdem sie die guten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

verzaubern / betrügen, um zu verführen
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
Sie verzauberte das Publikum mit ihrem Erzählen.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪsɪs/

basis

Grundlage
Meaning
the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process
Example
Trust is the basis of any strong relationship.
Vertrauen ist die Grundlage jeder starken Beziehung.
C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

geschehen
Meaning
to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone
Example
Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.
Wer gegen die Regeln verstößt, wird die Konsequenzen tragen.
C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

brüsk
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
Sie wies den Vorschlag brusk ab.
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.
B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

ein dummer oder nachlässiger Fehler; ein schwerwiegender Fehler im Urteil.
Meaning
A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.
Example
His blunder cost the company a fortune.
Sein Fehler hat das Unternehmen ein Vermögen gekostet.
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

blühen
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
Der kleine Garten begann im Frühling zu blühen.
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.
A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

Rindfleisch
Meaning
meat from a cow or bull
Example
The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.
Das Restaurant serviert das beste Rindersteak in der Stadt.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkʃɒp/

bookshop

Buchhandlung
Meaning
a retail store where books are sold
Example
She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop.
Sie verbrachte eine Stunde in der kleinen Buchhandlung.
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.
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

Strauß; Bündel; Traube
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
Sie pflückte einen Strauß Blumen aus dem Garten für ihre Mutter.
C2 noun /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

bouillon

Brühe
Meaning
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
Example
She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.
Sie fügte Gemüse zur Brühe hinzu, um mehr Geschmack zu erhalten.
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.
A2 noun/verb /ˈbætəl/

battle

Schlacht
Meaning
A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.
Example
The soldiers prepared for the final battle.
Die Soldaten bereiteten sich auf die letzte Schlacht vor.
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

gelangweilt
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
Sie war während der langen Besprechung gelangweilt.
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 adjective /bɪˈhoʊldən/

beholden

dankbar oder verschuldet
Meaning
indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help
Example
He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.
Er fühlte sich seinem Mentor für alle Hinweise verpflichtet.
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

Schmied
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
Der Schmied hämmerte das heiße Eisen zu einem Hufeisen.
C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

ausgrenzen
Meaning
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
Example
He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.
Er wurde nach der Kontroverse aus dem Club ausgeschlossen.
A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

glauben
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
Ich glaube an harte Arbeit und Hingabe.
B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

Glück
Meaning
the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
Example
Deep breathing can help you relax.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbrɒŋkəs/

bronchus

Bronchus
Meaning
either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs
Example
The left bronchus carries air into the left lung.
Der linke Bronchus führt Luft in die linke Lunge.
B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

Kühnheit; Wagemut
Meaning
willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior
Example
Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.
Ihre Kühnheit, das Problem anzugehen, beeindruckte alle.
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.
A1 adjective /bæd/

bad

schlecht
Meaning
not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality
Example
The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.
Die Milch riecht schlecht, also trink sie nicht.
C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

Breite
Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
Die Breite seines Wissens beeindruckte alle.
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.
A2 noun /bɪl/

Bill

Schnabel
Meaning
the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat
Example
The duck used its bill to filter food from the water.
Die Ente benutzte ihren Schnabel, um Nahrung aus dem Wasser zu filtern.
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.
C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

Bombenschütze
Meaning
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
Example
The bombardier released the bombs with precision.
Der Bombenschütze warf die Bomben mit Präzision ab.
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

Hauptschlag
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
Die kleine Stadt trug den Hauptschlag des Sturms.
A2 noun /ˈbʌdi/

buddy

Kumpel
Meaning
a close friend or companion, used informally
Example
He went to the movies with his best buddy.
Er ging mit seinem besten Kumpel ins Kino.
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

Blutadel
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
Sie kam aus einer Familie von Blutadeligen mit Jahrhunderten royaler Erbschaft.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

beschäftigt
Meaning
actively engaged in work or activity; occupied
Example
He is too busy to answer the phone.
Er ist zu beschäftigt, um das Telefon abzunehmen.
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

Angeber
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
Am Ende merkten alle, dass er ein Angeber war.
A2 noun /ˈbraʊzər/

browser

Browser
Meaning
a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.
Example
I use a web browser to search for information online.
Ich benutze einen Webbrowser, um nach Informationen online zu suchen.
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.
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 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.
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

Rand; Krempe; Lippe
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
Der breite Rand seines Hutes schützte ihn vor der sengenden Sonne.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

bittergurke
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
Bittergurke wird mit Gewürzen gekocht, um ihren bitteren Geschmack zu reduzieren.
C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

Bett; ein Schlafplatz auf einem Schiff, Zug oder anderen Fahrzeug
Meaning
a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock
Example
I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.
Ich habe ein oberes Bett im Nachtzug gebucht.
C2 noun /ˈbiː.təl nʌt/

Betel-nut

Betelnuss
Meaning
seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant
Example
Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.
Betelnüsse werden in vielen südasiatischen Ländern häufig gekaut.
A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

ein kleines Stück oder eine kleine Menge von etwas; eine kurze Zeit oder Distanz
Meaning
a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance
Example
Can you wait a bit longer for me?
Kannst du noch ein bisschen länger auf mich warten?
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.
A1 adverb /bɪˈhaɪnd/

Behind

hinten
Meaning
at the back of; following; lagging
Example
The car behind us was honking.
Das Auto hinter uns hupte.
A2 noun /biː/

Bee

Biene
Meaning
a flying insect that produces honey and can sting
Example
The bee collected nectar from the flower.
Die Biene sammelte Nektar von der Blume.
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.
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.
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 noun /brɛθ/

breath

Atem
Meaning
The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.
Example
He took a deep breath before speaking.
Er holte tief Luft, bevor er sprach.
B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

Scheune
Meaning
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
Example
The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.
Der Bauer hält seine Kühe in der Scheune.
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 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

verwöhnt
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
Der verwöhnte Junge warf einen Wutanfall, als er sein Spielzeug nicht bekam.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

Unterstützung
Meaning
help or support; financial or material support
Example
The project received backing from several major investors.
Das Projekt erhielt Unterstützung von mehreren wichtigen Investoren.
C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

verfälschen
Meaning
to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity
Example
Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.
Kritiker sagen, dass das Remake das Original verfälscht hat.
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.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

Bruder
Meaning
a male sibling
Example
My brother is two years older than me.
Mein Bruder ist zwei Jahre älter als ich.
B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

kabine
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
Er ging in die Wahlkabine, um seine Stimme abzugeben.
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.
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

wohlwollend, großzügig, freundlich
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
Sein benevolentes Wesen machte ihn sehr beliebt.
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

Gebetbuch
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
Der Mönch las während des morgendlichen Gebets aus dem Gebetbuch.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

Eigenfinanzierung
Meaning
Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.
Example
Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.
Viele Unternehmer verlassen sich auf Bootstrapping, um ihre Geschäfte zu starten.
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.