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A1 preposition /baɪ/

by

von
Meaning
indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something
Example
The book was written by a famous author.
Das Buch wurde von einem berühmten Autor geschrieben.
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.
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.
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

Fan / polieren
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
Er ist ein Filmfan, der jedes Wochenende Filme schaut.
B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

Lebenslauf
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
Bitte reichen Sie Ihren Lebenslauf zusammen mit der Bewerbung ein.
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

Brigadier
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
Der Brigadier inspizierte die Truppen vor der Parade.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

beschmutzen
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
Seine Kleidung war mit Schlamm beschmutzt.
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.
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

bürokratisch
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
Bürokratische Hürden verzögern oft die Projektgenehmigungen.
C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

heranwinken
Meaning
to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite
Example
She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.
Sie winkte ihn mit der Hand näher heran.
C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

vermasseln
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
Er vermasselte die Präsentation und verwirrte das Publikum.
A1 verb /bʌt/

but

mit dem Kopf stoßen
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully
Example
The goat butted against the fence.
Die Ziege stieß mit dem Kopf gegen den Zaun.
C1 verb /bɪˈreɪt/

berate

schimpfen
Meaning
to scold or criticize angrily
Example
The teacher berated the student for being late.
Der Lehrer schimpfte den Schüler wegen der Verspätung.
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 noun /bɒɡ/

bog

Sumpf
Meaning
an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh
Example
The hikers got stuck in a bog.
Die Wanderer blieben in einem Sumpf stecken.
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.
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.
C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

Dichter
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
Shakespeare wird oft der Dichter von Avon genannt.
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 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

vorsichtig sein
Meaning
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
Example
Beware of the dog near the gate.
Sei vorsichtig mit dem Hund in der Nähe des Tores.
A2 noun ˈbʌt.ən

button

Knopf
Meaning
A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.
Example
Press the button to activate the device.
Drücken Sie den Knopf, um das Gerät zu aktivieren.
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

im Voraus; vorher; bevor
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
Wir haben alles im Voraus vorbereitet.
C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

indirekt oder sarkastisch
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
Sie machte ihm ein indirektes Kompliment über seine Arbeit.
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

Botanik
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
Sie studiert Botanik an der Universität.
B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

brutal
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
Die Gefangenen wurden brutal von den Wächtern behandelt.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

direkt; ohne Umschweife
Meaning
in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly
Example
He told her bluntly that she was wrong.
Er sagte ihr direkt, dass sie Unrecht hatte.
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 /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

bastardization

verfälschung / entweihung
Meaning
the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something
Example
Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film.
Kritiker nannten das Remake eine Bastardisierung des Originalfilms.
B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

langweilen
Meaning
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
Example
The lecture began to bore the students.
Die Vorlesung begann, die Studenten zu langweilen.
C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

Wohltäter; Mäzen; Spender
Meaning
a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
Example
The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.
Der anonyme Wohltäter spendete Millionen an das Krankenhaus.
C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

verfallen
Meaning
Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.
Example
The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.
Das verfallene Viertel wurde von den meisten Anwohnern verlassen.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

Baking Powder

Backpulver
Meaning
a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods
Example
The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder.
Das Rezept erfordert zwei Teelöffel Backpulver.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

kräftig
Meaning
Physically strong and muscular.
Example
The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.
Der kräftige Mann hob die schwere Kiste mit Leichtigkeit.
A1 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.
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 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 /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.
C2 noun /bænˈdænə/

bandanna

großes buntes Tuch
Meaning
A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.
Example
He tied a red bandanna around his neck.
Er band ein rotes Tuch um seinen Hals.
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.
B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

flechten
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
Sie flechtete ihre Haare, bevor sie zur Schule ging.
C2 verb /bɪˈstruː/

bestrew

streuen
Meaning
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
Example
The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.
Der Boden war mit Herbstblättern bedeckt.
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 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

zerbrach; pleite
Meaning
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
Example
I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.
Ich habe gestern Nacht mein Handy zerbrochen und jetzt bin ich pleite.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

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

bird

Vogel
Meaning
a warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings that usually lays eggs and can often fly
Example
A bird was singing on the tree branch.
Ein Vogel sang auf dem Baumzweig.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

bräunlich
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
Das alte Papier hatte einen bräunlichen Schimmer aufgrund des Alters.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

bedrohlich
Meaning
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
Example
She gave him a baleful look after the insult.
Nach der Beleidigung warf sie ihm einen bedrohlichen Blick zu.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

stumpf, direkt
Meaning
not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech
Example
Her blunt remarks offended some people.
Ihre direkten Bemerkungen haben einige Menschen beleidigt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

Bondage

Knechtschaft; Gefangenschaft
Meaning
the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence
Example
The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.
Die Menschen kämpften, um der Knechtschaft der Unterdrückung zu entkommen.
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.
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

bellen
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
Der Hund bellt Fremde an.
C2 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.
A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

Anfang
Meaning
The start or first part of something.
Example
The beginning of the story was very interesting.
Der Anfang der Geschichte war sehr interessant.
C2 noun /buːb/

boob

Dummkopf; Brust (umgangssprachlich)
Meaning
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
Example
He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting.
Er fühlte sich wie ein kompletter Dummkopf, nachdem er das Treffen vergessen hatte.
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

verblüffen
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
Die Komplexität des Puzzles verblüffte seinen Verstand.
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.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbaɪ.ɡɒn/

bygone

vergangen
Meaning
Something belonging to an earlier time; past and no longer existing.
Example
He often talks about the traditions of bygone days.
Er spricht oft über die Traditionen vergangener Tage.
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 noun /ˈbɛvi/

bevy

Schwarm, Gruppe
Meaning
A large group of people or things of a particular kind.
Example
A bevy of swans floated on the lake.
Ein Schwarm von Schwänen schwamm auf dem See.
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 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.
A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

Vorteil; Nutzen; Gewinn
Meaning
an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect
Example
Exercise has many health benefits for your body.
Bewegung hat viele gesundheitliche Vorteile für den Körper.
C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

gutartig, harmlos
Meaning
Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).
Example
The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
Der Arzt versicherte ihr, dass der Tumor harmlos war.
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 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

Paket; Bündel
Meaning
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together
Example
The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.
Der Postbote hat ein Bündel Briefe zu unserem Haus gebracht.
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.
C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

seligsprechen
Meaning
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
Example
The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.
Der Papst entschied sich, den Märtyrer aufgrund seines Glaubens und Opfers zu beatifizieren.
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.
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.
A2 verb /bæt/

bat

mit einem Schläger schlagen
Meaning
to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids
Example
She bats her eyelashes flirtatiously.
Sie schlägt mit ihren Wimpern kokett.
C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

Geschäft
Meaning
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
Example
He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.
Er ist seit zwanzig Jahren im Restaurantgeschäft.
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.
C2 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

früh
Meaning
early; in good time
Example
She rose betimes to finish her work.
Sie stand früh auf, um ihre Arbeit zu beenden.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

Rechtsanwalt
Meaning
A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Example
The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.
Der Rechtsanwalt argumentierte leidenschaftlich vor dem Richter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

Bastion, Festung
Meaning
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
Example
The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
Das Schloss stand als Bastion gegen feindliche Angriffe.
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 verb /briːð/

breathe

atmen
Meaning
To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
Example
It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.
Es war schwer zu atmen in dem verrauchten Raum.
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 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

erträglich; zumutbar; nicht zu unangenehm oder schmerzhaft
Meaning
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
Example
The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.
Der Schmerz wurde erträglich, nachdem er das Medikament genommen hatte.
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

Wirbelsäule
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
Er hat sich bei dem Unfall die Wirbelsäule verletzt.
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.
A2 noun breɪn

brain

Gehirn
Meaning
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity
Example
The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.
Das Gehirn kann sich nur auf eine Sache gleichzeitig konzentrieren.
C2 adjective /ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

bacchanalian

mit Trunkenheit verbunden
Meaning
Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.
Example
The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams.
Die Studenten veranstalteten nach den Prüfungen eine mit Trunkenheit verbundene Party.
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.
B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

Begräbnisstätte
Meaning
A place where a dead body is buried.
Example
The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.
Die Begräbnisstätte der Märtyrer war nahe am Flussufer.
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

Geburtsrecht
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
Freiheit wird als Geburtsrecht jedes Einzelnen angesehen.
C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

überdachter Gang
Meaning
A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
Example
The breezeway connected the house to the garage.
Der überdachte Gang verband das Haus mit der Garage.
B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

Verstoß
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
Das Unternehmen erlebte einen Verstoß gegen die Datensicherheit.
C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

bettruhe
Meaning
confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity
Example
The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.
Der ältere Mann ist seit mehreren Monaten ans Bett gefesselt.
A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

businessman

Geschäftsmann
Meaning
a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities
Example
The businessman invested heavily in new technology.
Der Geschäftsmann investierte massiv in neue Technologie.
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 /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.
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.
C1 noun/verb /ˈbɔɪ/ or /ˈbuːi/

buoy

Boje, etwas am Leben erhalten
Meaning
A floating marker on water; to keep something afloat or encourage someone.
Example
The news buoyed their spirits after the loss.
Die Nachricht hob ihren Geist nach dem Verlust.
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

Auftrieb, Fröhlichkeit
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
Ihre natürliche Fröhlichkeit hob die Stimmung der Gruppe.
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.
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 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 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

in zwei Teile geteilt
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
Der Fluss wurde in zwei Teile geteilt, als er um die Insel floss.
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

rote Bete
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
Geröstete rote Bete mit Ziegenkäse macht einen köstlichen Salat.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Being

Existenz; ein lebendes Wesen; der Zustand des Existierens
Meaning
existence; a living creature; the state of existing
Example
Every human being deserves respect and dignity.
Jeder Mensch verdient Respekt und Würde.
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.
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.