B1 noun /ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/

Carpenter

Schreiner

Meaning

a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures

Example

The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.

B1 noun /klɑːrk/

clerk

Angestellter

Meaning

A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.

Example

The clerk helped me find the correct form.

Der Angestellte half mir, das richtige Formular zu finden.

B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

Zelle / Zelle

Meaning

a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room

Example

The prisoner was locked in a small cell.

Der Gefangene wurde in einer kleinen Zelle eingesperrt.

B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

Klippe

Meaning

a high, steep face of rock or earth

Example

The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.

Die Wellen prallten gegen den Boden der Klippe.

B1 adjective ˈkʌltʃərəl

cultural

kulturell

Meaning

Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.

Example

Schools organize cultural programs to honor Victory Day.

Schulen organisieren kulturelle Programme, um den Tag des Sieges zu ehren.

B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

Kostüm

Meaning

a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion

Example

She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.

Sie trug ein wunderschönes Kostüm zur Halloween-Party.

B1 verb /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/

concentrate

konzentrieren

Meaning

to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity

Example

She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.

Sie versuchte, sich trotz des Lärms auf ihr Studium zu konzentrieren.

B1 noun /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Capital

Hauptstadt; Kapital; Vermögen

Meaning

the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets

Example

Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.

Paris ist die Hauptstadt von Frankreich und auch ein wichtiger Finanzplatz.

B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

lockig

Meaning

having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils

Example

She has naturally curly hair.

Sie hat von Natur aus lockige Haare.

B1 adjective /ˈkoʊzi/

cozy

gemütlich

Meaning

giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation

Example

We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day.

Wir saßen an einem regnerischen Tag in einem gemütlichen kleinen Café.

B1 noun, verb /ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit

Kredit, Anerkennung

Meaning

As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.

Example

She received credit for her contribution to the project.

Sie erhielt Anerkennung für ihren Beitrag zum Projekt.

B1 adjective kənˈsɪs.tənt

consistent

konstant

Meaning

Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.

Example

Consistent performance leads to success.

Konstante Leistung führt zum Erfolg.

B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

Chilli Powder

Chilipulver

Meaning

a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food

Example

Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier.

Fügen Sie zwei Teelöffel Chilipulver hinzu, um das Gericht schärfer zu machen.

B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

scharf

Meaning

sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions

Example

Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.

Ihre scharfen Bemerkungen ließen alle unwohl fühlen.

B1 noun /ˈkɒtən/

cotton

Glück

Meaning

A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.

Example

This shirt is made of pure cotton.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

B1 noun /kənˈteɪ.nər/

container

Behälter

Meaning

A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.

Example

Containers are essential for logistics.

Container sind entscheidend für die Logistik.

B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

Landkreis

Meaning

A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.

Example

She grew up in a small county in northern England.

Sie wuchs in einem kleinen Landkreis im Norden Englands auf.

B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

chemical

chemische Substanz

Meaning

a substance produced by or used in a chemical process

Example

The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river.

Die Fabrik gibt schädliche chemische Substanzen in den Fluss ab.

B1 noun /kəmˈpænjən/

companion

Begleiter

Meaning

a person or animal you spend time with or travel with

Example

He was my companion during the long journey.

Er war mein Begleiter während der langen Reise.

B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

kindisch; kindliches Verhalten, aber für einen Erwachsenen unangemessen

Meaning

immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult

Example

His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.

Sein kindisches Verhalten während des Treffens war ziemlich peinlich.

B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

komplex

Meaning

Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.

Example

The relationship between poverty and education is complex.

Die Beziehung zwischen Armut und Bildung ist komplex.

B1 verb /kənˈfɜːrm/

confirm

bestätigen

Meaning

to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something

Example

The hotel will confirm your reservation by email.

Das Hotel wird Ihre Reservierung per E-Mail bestätigen.

B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/

Caravan

Karawane

Meaning

a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas

Example

The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.

Die Karawane von Händlern überquerte die Wüste mit Kamelen, die wertvolle Waren trugen.

B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

klassisch, herausragend

Meaning

Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.

Example

That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.

Dieser Film ist ein klassisches Beispiel für 90er-Jahre-Comedy.

B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

Konservierung

Meaning

The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.

Example

Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.

Die Erhaltung der Wälder ist entscheidend für die Klimastabilität.

B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

derzeit

Meaning

at the present time; now

Example

He is currently working on a new project.

Er arbeitet derzeit an einem neuen Projekt.

B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

Chor

Meaning

An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.

Example

The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.

Der Chor sang wunderschön während der Zeremonie.

B1 noun /kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/

cooperation

Zusammenarbeit

Meaning

The process of working together to the same end.

Example

Cooperation ensures effective problem-solving.

Zusammenarbeit stellt eine effektive Problemlösung sicher.

B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

meisterschaft

Meaning

a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.

Example

The championship will be held next month.

Die Meisterschaft wird nächsten Monat stattfinden.

B1 adjective ˈkruː.ʃəl

crucial

entscheidend

Meaning

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Example

Fault-tolerance is crucial for reliability.

Fehlertoleranz ist entscheidend für Zuverlässigkeit.

B1 verb /kənˈsʌlt/

consult

konsultieren

Meaning

To seek advice or information from someone with expertise.

Example

You should consult a doctor before starting the treatment.

Du solltest einen Arzt konsultieren, bevor du mit der Behandlung beginnst.

B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

Krise

Meaning

A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.

Example

The financial crisis affected global markets.

Die Finanzkrise hat die globalen Märkte beeinflusst.

B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

Konflikt

Meaning

A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.

Example

The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.

Die beiden Länder versuchen, den Konflikt durch Verhandlungen zu lösen.

B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

überzeugen

Meaning

to make someone believe or feel certain about something

Example

She convinced him to attend the meeting.

Sie hat ihn überredet, an der Besprechung teilzunehmen.

B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

Kapazität

Meaning

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.

Example

The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.

Das Kabel hat die Kapazität, große Datenmengen zu verarbeiten.

B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

schneiden / clip

Meaning

to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording

Example

She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.

Sie hat den Coupon aus der Zeitung ausgeschnitten.

B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

Klimawandel

Meaning

A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.

Example

Climate change is causing more natural disasters.

Der Klimawandel verursacht mehr Naturkatastrophen.

B1 noun /kɔːr/

core

Kern

Meaning

the central or most important part of something

Example

Honesty is at the core of their values.

Ehrlichkeit ist der Kern ihrer Werte.

B1 verb /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/

communicate

kommunizieren

Meaning

to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings

Example

They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.

Sie benutzten Gesten, um sich durch den lauten Raum zu verständigen.

B1 noun /ˈsɪt.ɪ.zənz/

citizens

Bürger

Meaning

A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.

Example

Citizens must follow pollution regulations.

Bürger müssen die Vorschriften zur Luftverschmutzung einhalten.

B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

verpflichtungen

Meaning

Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.

Example

Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.

Globale Verpflichtungen für erneuerbare Energien nehmen zu.

B1 adverb /ˈkʌmftəbli/

Comfortably

bequem

Meaning

in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease

Example

She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair.

Sie saß bequem in ihrem Lieblingssessel.

B1 noun /ˈkɑn.tent/

Content

zufrieden

Meaning

pleased and satisfied; the things that are contained in something; subject matter of a text

Example

She felt content with her simple life in the countryside.

Sie fühlte sich zufrieden mit ihrem einfachen Leben auf dem Land.

B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.stənt/

Constant

konstant; unveränderlich; stetig

Meaning

occurring continuously over a period of time; unchanging; steady

Example

The machine runs at a constant speed.

Die Maschine läuft mit konstanter Geschwindigkeit.

B1 adjective /ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

complicated

kompliziert

Meaning

consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand

Example

The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow.

Die Anweisungen für die Maschine sind zu kompliziert, um sie zu befolgen.

B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

wettbewerbsfähig

Meaning

relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful

Example

She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.

Sie hat einen wettbewerbsfähigen Geist, der sie zum Streben nach Exzellenz antreibt.

B1 noun /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

Häuschen

Meaning

a small simple house, typically in the countryside

Example

They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.

Sie verbrachten ihren Urlaub in einem gemütlichen Häuschen am See.

B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

glatte und reiche Textur wie Sahne

Meaning

having a smooth, rich texture like cream

Example

She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.

Sie goss eine cremige Sauce über die Pasta.

B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

herausfordernd

Meaning

difficult in a way that tests one's abilities

Example

The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.

Der Bergaufstieg war herausfordernd, aber lohnend.

B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

Korrektur

Meaning

the action or process of correcting something

Example

The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.

Der Lehrer machte eine Korrektur an dem Aufsatz des Schülers.

B1 adverb /ˈkɑːm.li/

Calmly

ruhig

Meaning

in a peaceful way without showing strong emotions; quietly and without excitement

Example

She spoke calmly despite being angry.

Sie sprach ruhig, obwohl sie wütend war.

B1 noun /tʃɑːrm/

Charm

Charme; Zauber; Freundlichkeit

Meaning

the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; a magical spell or talisman

Example

Her natural charm and wit made her popular at social gatherings.

Ihr natürlicher Charme und Witz machten sie bei gesellschaftlichen Zusammenkünften beliebt.

B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

kontrolliert

Meaning

managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits

Example

The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.

Das Experiment wurde in einer kontrollierten Umgebung durchgeführt.

B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

citizenship

Staatsbürgerschaft

Meaning

the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties

Example

He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years.

Er beantragte die amerikanische Staatsbürgerschaft, nachdem er dort zehn Jahre lang gelebt hatte.

B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərˌwʊmən/

chairwoman

Vorsitzende

Meaning

a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council

Example

She was elected chairwoman of the company after years of experience.

Sie wurde nach jahrelanger Erfahrung zur Vorsitzenden des Unternehmens gewählt.

B1 noun /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

Charity

Wohltätigkeit; Großzügigkeit; Altruismus

Meaning

the voluntary giving of help to those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others

Example

The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity for education.

Der wohlhabende Geschäftsmann spendete Millionen für wohltätige Zwecke im Bildungsbereich.

B1 noun /tʃɪn/

Chin

Kinn

Meaning

the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw

Example

He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.

Er streichelte seinen Bart nachdenklich, indem er seine Hand auf sein Kinn legte.

B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

kontinuierlich

Meaning

forming an unbroken whole; without interruption

Example

The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.

Die Fabrik arbeitet nach einem kontinuierlichen 24-Stunden-Plan.

B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

kommerziell

Meaning

Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.

Example

Commercial hubs attract investments.

Kommerzielle Zentren ziehen Investitionen an.

B1 noun /kənˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

confirmation

Bestätigung

Meaning

the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed

Example

She received a confirmation email for her appointment.

Sie erhielt eine Bestätigungs-E-Mail für ihren Termin.

B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

Kapitel

Meaning

A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.

Example

I just finished the first chapter of the novel.

Ich habe gerade das erste Kapitel des Romans beendet.

B1 noun /kənˈsjuːmər/

consumer

Verbraucher

Meaning

A person who buys and uses goods and services.

Example

The company focuses on understanding consumer needs.

Das Unternehmen konzentriert sich darauf, die Bedürfnisse der Verbraucher zu verstehen.

B1 noun /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

certificate

zertifikat

Meaning

a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification

Example

She received a certificate for completing the course.

Sie erhielt ein Zertifikat für den Abschluss des Kurses.

B1 noun /ˈklɪn.ɪk/

clinic

klinik

Meaning

A place where people receive medical treatment without staying overnight.

Example

She went to the clinic for a health check-up.

Sie ging zur Klinik für eine Gesundheitsuntersuchung.

B1 noun /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

Herd; Kocher

Meaning

a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks

Example

The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.

Der Reiskocher macht das Kochen viel einfacher.

B1 verb /ˈkæri aʊt/

carry out

durchführen

Meaning

to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan

Example

The team carries out the project successfully.

Das Team führt das Projekt erfolgreich durch.

B1 noun /ˈtʃiːtər/

cheater

Betrüger

Meaning

a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage

Example

He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam.

Er wurde als Betrüger im Test entlarvt.

B1 noun /kənˈkluː.ʒən/

Conclusion

Schlussfolgerung; Abschluss; Entscheidung

Meaning

the end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment or decision reached by reasoning

Example

The conclusion of the research paper summarized all the important findings.

Die Schlussfolgerung des Forschungspapiers fasste alle wichtigen Ergebnisse zusammen.

B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

Kritik

Meaning

The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something

Example

The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.

Die neue Politik hat viel Kritik von der Öffentlichkeit erhalten.

B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪstri/

chemistry

Chemie

Meaning

the branch of science that studies substances and their interactions; also the emotional connection between people

Example

They have great chemistry and work well together.

Sie haben eine großartige Chemie und arbeiten gut zusammen.

B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

überzeugt

Meaning

completely certain or sure about something

Example

She was convinced that he was telling the truth.

Sie war überzeugt, dass er die Wahrheit sagte.

B1 noun ˈtʃɑː.dʒɪŋ

charging

Laden

Meaning

The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.

Example

Electric vehicle charging stations are increasing in cities.

Ladestationen für Elektrofahrzeuge nehmen in Städten zu.

B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

Champion

Meaning

a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.

Example

She became the champion after winning the final match.

Sie wurde die Championin, nachdem sie das Finalspiel gewonnen hatte.

B1 noun /kruː/

crew

Besatzung

Meaning

A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.

Example

The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.

Die Besatzung des Schiffes arbeitete unermüdlich während des Sturms.

B1 noun /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

composer

Komponist

Meaning

a person who writes music, especially classical music

Example

The composer is working on a new symphony.

Der Komponist arbeitet an einer neuen Sinfonie.

B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

gewöhnlich

Meaning

usually or by most people

Example

This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.

Dieser Ausdruck wird gewöhnlich in der alltäglichen Sprache verwendet.

B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

Hütte

Meaning

a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area

Example

They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.

Sie verbrachten das Wochenende in einer gemütlichen Hütte in den Bergen.

B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

Kontinent

Meaning

one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe

Example

Asia is the largest continent in the world.

Asien ist der größte Kontinent der Welt.

B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

kandidaten

Meaning

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.

Example

Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.

Kandidaten durchlaufen einen strengen Auswahlprozess.

B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

Cauliflower

blumenkohl

Meaning

white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds

Example

Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.

Gerösteter Blumenkohl ist eine leckere und gesunde Beilage.

B1 noun, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

Verhalten / durchführen

Meaning

to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior

Example

The teacher conducted the exam fairly.

Der Lehrer leitete die Prüfung fair.

B1 noun /ˈklaɪənt/

client

Kunde

Meaning

A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.

Example

The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.

Der Anwalt traf sich mit seinem Kunden, um den Fall zu besprechen

B1 verb kənˈsjuːmz

consumes

verbrauchen

Meaning

Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).

Example

An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually.

Eine Person verbraucht jährlich etwa 20 kg Plastik.

B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

kalt; scharfe Paprika;

Meaning

noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice

Example

The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.

Der Koch fügte roten Chili hinzu, um das Curry schärfer zu machen.

B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

konkurrieren

Meaning

to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity

Example

Several companies compete for dominance in the market.

Mehrere Unternehmen konkurrieren um Dominanz auf dem Markt.

B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

Neugier; ungewöhnlicher oder interessanter Gegenstand oder Fakt

Meaning

a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact

Example

Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.

Ihre Neugier über verschiedene Kulturen führte sie dazu, um die Welt zu reisen.

B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

Umstand

Meaning

a fact or condition connected with an event or action

Example

She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.

Sie hat die schwierigen Umstände tapfer gemeistert.

B1 noun /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

composition

Komposition

Meaning

the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged

Example

Her composition won first prize in the contest.

Ihre Komposition gewann den ersten Preis im Wettbewerb.

B1 adjective /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Convenient

praktisch; bequem; geeignet;

Meaning

fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; suitable and practical

Example

The new shopping mall is very convenient for our family.

Das neue Einkaufszentrum ist sehr praktisch für unsere Familie.

B1 verb /kleɪm/

claim

beanspruchen

Meaning

to assert ownership; to state as fact

Example

He claims to be the rightful owner.

Er beansprucht der rechtmäßige Besitzer zu sein.

B1 noun /kənˈsʌltənt/

consultant

Berater

Meaning

A professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.

Example

The company hired a consultant to improve its marketing strategy.

Das Unternehmen hat einen Berater eingestellt, um seine Marketingstrategie zu verbessern.

B1 noun /ˈsɜːr.kəmˌsˌtæn.sɪz/

Circumstances

Umstände

Meaning

the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event

Example

Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.

Unter normalen Umständen wäre sie bereits angekommen.

B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənt

commitment

Verpflichtung

Meaning

A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.

Example

The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.

Der Präsident bekräftigte sein Engagement für den Umweltschutz.

B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

charmant

Meaning

Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.

Example

The village is full of charming little houses.

Das Dorf ist voller charmanter kleiner Häuser.

B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

Diagramm

Meaning

a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram

Example

The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.

Der Lehrer benutzte ein Diagramm, um die Statistiken zu erklären.

B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

abschließen

Meaning

to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration

Example

We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.

Wir werden das Treffen um fünf Uhr beenden.

B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/

Creation

Schöpfung; Kreation

Meaning

the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented

Example

The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery.

Die neueste Kreation des Künstlers wurde in der modernen Kunstgalerie ausgestellt.

B1 noun /ˈkæləri/

calorie

Kalorie

Meaning

A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.

Example

She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food.

Sie prüft die Kalorienzahl, bevor sie verpacktes Essen isst.

B1 noun /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

countryside

Land

Meaning

land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages

Example

She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside.

Sie genießt die Ruhe und Schönheit des Landes.

B1 noun /ˈkæmpəs/

campus

Campus

Meaning

The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.

Example

The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester.

Der Universitätscampus ist während des Herbstsemesters voller Studenten.

B1 noun /tʃɪl/

Chill

Kälte; Gefühl von Angst oder Besorgnis; entspannen

Meaning

an unpleasant feeling of coldness; a feeling of fear or anxiety; to relax

Example

There was a chill in the air as autumn approached.

Es war eine Kälte in der Luft, als der Herbst näher rückte.

B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

Beitrag

Meaning

A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.

Example

His contribution to the project was vital.

Seine Beitrag zum Projekt war entscheidend.

B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

Glück

Meaning

careful thought or attention to something before making a decision

Example

After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

fortsetzen

Meaning

to keep doing something without stopping

Example

They are continuing their journey despite the rain.

Sie setzen ihre Reise trotz des Regens fort.

B1 adjective /kəmˈbaɪnd/

combined

kombiniert

Meaning

formed by bringing together separate parts or elements

Example

The combined effort of the team led to success.

Der kombinierte Einsatz des Teams führte zum Erfolg.

B1 noun /ˈkɒləm/

column

Säule

Meaning

A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.

Example

The ancient temple had tall marble columns.

Der alte Tempel hatte hohe Marmorsäulen.

B1 noun /krɒp/

crop

Ernte

Meaning

plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use

Example

The farmers harvested their rice crop in autumn.

Die Bauern haben ihre Reisernte im Herbst eingebracht.

B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

geschäftsführer

Meaning

The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.

Example

The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.

Der CEO kündigte eine neue Strategie für das Unternehmen an.

B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

Kollege

Meaning

a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business

Example

She invited her colleagues to the office party.

Sie hat ihre Kollegen zur Bürofeier eingeladen.

B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

centimeter

Zentimeter

Meaning

A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.

Example

The table is 120 centimeters long.

Der Tisch ist 120 Zentimeter lang.

B1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprəʊɡræmz

Community Programs

Gemeinschaftsprogramme

Meaning

Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.

Example

Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation.

Gemeinschaftsprogramme fördern das Bewusstsein für den Schmetterlingsschutz.

B1 noun /səˈlɛbrɪti/

celebrity

berühmte Person

Meaning

a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports

Example

The celebrity was surrounded by fans at the airport.

Die berühmte Person war am Flughafen von Fans umgeben.

B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

Selbstvertrauen

Meaning

the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance

Example

She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.

Sie sprach mit großem Selbstvertrauen während des Vorstellungsgesprächs.

B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

kritisieren

Meaning

to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something

Example

The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.

Der Lehrer kritisierte die schlechte Handschrift des Schülers.

B1 noun /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

ceiling

Decke

Meaning

the upper interior surface of a room

Example

The ceiling of the hall was painted beautifully.

Die Decke des Saals wurde wunderschön bemalt.

B1 noun sɪvɪˈlɪzeɪʃənz

civilizations

Zivilisationen

Meaning

The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.

Example

Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.

Alte Zivilisationen entwickelten komplexe Regierungssysteme.

B1 noun /kræft/

craft

Fähigkeit, Handwerk, Kunsthandwerk

Meaning

an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation

Example

She has mastered the craft of pottery.

Sie hat das Handwerk der Töpferei gemeistert.

B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

Kanal; Wasserstraße; Mittel;

Meaning

a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication

Example

The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.

Der Nachrichtensender lieferte eine Live-Berichterstattung über das wichtige Ereignis.

B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

Raupe

Meaning

the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants

Example

The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.

Die Raupe fraß alle Blätter der Pflanze.

B1 noun /kluː/

clue

Hinweis

Meaning

a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle

Example

The detective found a clue near the window.

Der Detektiv fand einen Hinweis in der Nähe des Fensters.

B1 noun /ˌkrɪstiˈænɪti/

christianity

Christentum

Meaning

the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

Example

Christianity has millions of followers around the world.

Das Christentum hat Millionen von Anhängern auf der ganzen Welt.