B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

Auflaufform

Meaning

a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes

Example

The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.

Die Auflaufform hielt das Essen während der Dinnerparty warm.

B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

verbieten

Meaning

to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority

Example

The law prohibits smoking in public places.

Das Gesetz verbietet das Rauchen an öffentlichen Orten.

B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

überschuss

Meaning

An amount that is more than what is needed.

Example

The country has a surplus of food this year.

Das Land hat in diesem Jahr einen Überschuss an Lebensmitteln.

B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

ahnenreihe

Meaning

one’s family origins or lineage

Example

He is proud of his royal ancestry.

Er ist stolz auf seine königliche Ahnenreihe.

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 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

begehrt

Meaning

worth having or wanting; attractive

Example

The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.

Der Standort des Hauses war sehr begehrt, mit tollen Ausblicken.

B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

manifestieren

Meaning

To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.

Example

Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.

Symptome des De-Quervain-Syndroms können nach längerer Handynutzung manifest werden.

B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

Panne

Meaning

a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape

Example

I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.

Ich musste einen Platten in meinem Fahrradreifen heute Morgen reparieren.

B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

Waren

Meaning

Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.

Example

The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.

Die Preise von Waren wie Öl und Gold schwanken häufig.

B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

angeblich

Meaning

used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be

Example

He is supposedly the best player on the team.

Er ist angeblich der beste Spieler im Team.

B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

schmuggeln

Meaning

to move goods illegally into or out of a country

Example

The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.

Die Bande versuchte, Gold über die Grenze zu schmuggeln.

B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

Fragment; Stück;

Meaning

a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion

Example

Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.

Archäologen fanden Fragmente von antiker Keramik, die im Boden vergraben waren.

B2 noun /ɡɪə(r)/

gear

Ausrüstung / Gerät

Meaning

Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.

Example

The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.

Der Kletterer packte seine gesamte Ausrüstung, bevor er die Reise begann.

B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

Islam Religion

Meaning

the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)

Example

Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.

Der Islam betont Frieden, Gerechtigkeit und Mitgefühl.

B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

Schwarm

Meaning

a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd

Example

Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.

Touristen versammelten sich am Strand während des Sommers.

B2 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

Modul

Meaning

a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole

Example

The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.

Das Modul zum maschinellen Lernen war schwierig, aber informativ.

B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

Pfarrei

Meaning

A local church community or the area served by a parish church.

Example

The parish gathered for Sunday service.

Die Pfarrei versammelte sich zum Sonntagsgottesdienst.

B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

Klassifikation

Meaning

the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.

Example

The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.

Die Klassifikation von Tieren hilft, ihre Biologie zu verstehen.

B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

Kugel

Meaning

a metal projectile fired from a gun

Example

The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.

Die Kugel verfehlte ihr Ziel und traf die Wand.

B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

verschlechtern

Meaning

To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.

Example

Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.

Ungeplanter Wachstum kann die Lebensbedingungen verschlechtern.

B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

saftig

Meaning

Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.

Example

The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.

Das Steak war so saftig, dass es in meinem Mund zerging.

B2 noun /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

Nährstoff

Meaning

A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.

Example

Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.

Pflanzen nehmen Nährstoffe aus dem Boden für das Wachstum auf.

B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

ein Drittel

Meaning

one part of something that is divided into three equal parts

Example

One-third of the class was absent today.

Ein Drittel der Klasse war heute abwesend.

B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

feierlich

Meaning

Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.

Example

The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.

Der Tag beginnt mit einer feierlichen Zeremonie am Denkmal.

B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

unterstützend

Meaning

providing encouragement or emotional help to someone

Example

She was very supportive during my difficult times.

Sie war während meiner schwierigen Zeiten sehr unterstützend.

B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

deprimiert

Meaning

Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.

Example

She felt depressed after losing her job.

Sie fühlte sich deprimiert, nachdem sie ihren Job verloren hatte.

B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

schnell klettern oder mischen

Meaning

to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way

Example

The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.

Die Kinder kletterten schnell den Hügel hinauf, um den Drachen zu fangen.

B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

frustrieren

Meaning

to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed

Example

The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.

Der Verkehrsstau frustrierte alle Pendler.

B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

Gesetzgebung

Meaning

laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws

Example

The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.

Die Regierung verabschiedete eine neue Gesetzgebung zum Schutz der Umwelt.

B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

sauer

Meaning

containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone

Example

The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.

Die Zitrone schmeckt sauer.

B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

Glück

Meaning

to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread

Example

She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.

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

B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Kapitalist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

Example

The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.

Der Kapitalist glaubt an die Freiheit des Marktes.

B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

verlängert

Meaning

Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.

Example

Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.

Moderne Medizin hat die Lebenserwartung verlängert.

B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

kindlich; unschuldig und vertrauend; rein und einfach

Meaning

innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple

Example

She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.

Sie behielt ein kindliches Staunen über die Welt um sie herum.

B2 adjective /juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

Unanimous

einstimmig

Meaning

fully in agreement; shared by all

Example

The committee reached a unanimous decision.

Der Ausschuss traf eine einstimmige Entscheidung.

B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

ebenso; ebenfalls; auf ähnliche Weise

Meaning

in the same way; also; similarly

Example

She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.

Sie hat hart für die Prüfung gelernt, und ihr Bruder hat ebenfalls so gehandelt.

B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

Hebelwirkung

Meaning

The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.

Example

Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.

Hebelwirkung verstärkt deine Bemühungen und skaliert deine Arbeit.

B2 verb /ɪˈveɪd/

evade

entkommen

Meaning

To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

Example

He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.

Er versuchte, die Frage zu umgehen, indem er das Thema wechselte.

B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

Sensation; Aufregung; Aufruhr; Interesse

Meaning

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement

Example

The new singer became an overnight sensation.

Der neue Sänger wurde über Nacht zu einer Sensation.

B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

berechtigt

Meaning

Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.

Nur berechtigte Kandidaten werden für die Ernennungen in Betracht gezogen.

B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

nahtlos

Meaning

A process or service that works without any interruption.

Example

A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.

Ein nahtloser Checkout-Prozess verbessert die Benutzerzufriedenheit.

B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

terror; der Einsatz von Gewalt und Einschüchterung zu politischen Zwecken

Meaning

extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims

Example

The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.

Die laute Explosion füllte alle mit Terror.

B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

Täuschung

Meaning

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

Example

The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.

Der Täuschung des Zauberers erstaunte das Publikum mit scheinbar unmöglichen Tricks.

B2 noun /ɡeɪz/

Gaze

ein intensiver Blick; in eine bestimmte Richtung starr schauen

Meaning

a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction

Example

She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.

Sie traf seinen intensiven Blick über den vollen Raum hinweg und spürte, wie ihr Herz für einen Moment stehen blieb.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

unbemerkt; ignoriert

Meaning

not seen or observed; ignored

Example

His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.

Seine harte Arbeit blieb vom Manager unbeachtet.

B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

ausgestorben

Meaning

No longer in existence; having died out completely.

Example

Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.

Einige Arten werden aufgrund der Überfischung aussterben.

B2 adverb /ˈmɒdərətli/

moderately

mäßig

Meaning

to a reasonable extent, not excessively

Example

She exercises moderately to stay healthy.

Sie macht mäßig Sport, um gesund zu bleiben.

B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

gerissen

Meaning

Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.

Example

The cunning fox tricked the farmer.

Der gerissene Fuchs trickste den Bauern aus.

B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

Lernkarten

Meaning

Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.

Example

Flashcards help in quick memorization.

Lernkarten helfen bei der schnellen Memorierung.

B2 verb /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/

enrich

bereichern

Meaning

To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.

Example

Space exploration enriches human understanding.

Weltraumforschung bereichert das menschliche Verständnis.

B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

Glück

Meaning

to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed

Example

The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.

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

B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

Buchhaltung

Meaning

the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions

Example

She works in the accounting department of a large firm.

Sie arbeitet in der Buchhaltungsabteilung eines großen Unternehmens.

B2 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

categorized

kategorisiert

Meaning

Placed in a particular class or group.

Example

The city was categorized as highly polluted.

Die Stadt wurde als stark verschmutzt kategorisiert.

B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

hohl; leer;

Meaning

having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere

Example

The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.

Der hohle Baumstamm bot kleinen Tieren Unterschlupf.

B2 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

Verrat; Treuebruch

Meaning

the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty

Example

His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.

Sein Verrat an ihrer Freundschaft verletzte sie tief.

B2 adjective /ˌfæʃ.ənd/

Outdated

veraltet

Meaning

obsolete; no longer current

Example

This computer software is completely outdated.

Diese Software ist vollständig veraltet.

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

Ruhe

Meaning

the quality or state of being calm and peaceful

Example

He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.

Er genoss die Ruhe der Landschaft.

B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

glamourös; attraktiv; modisch;

Meaning

having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;

Example

The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.

Die Schauspielerin sah glamourös in ihrem Designer-Kleid bei der Preisverleihung aus.

B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

Attribute

Meaning

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

Example

Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.

Fortschrittliche Pflanzen besitzen vorteilhafte Attribute.

B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

wertschätzen

Meaning

To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.

Example

She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.

Sie wertschätzt die Erinnerungen an ihr Kinderheim.

B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

Kehrmaschine

Meaning

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

Example

The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.

Der Kehraus reinigte jeden Morgen den Schulflur.

B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

Geologie

Meaning

the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances

Example

She studied geology to understand earthquakes.

Sie studierte Geologie, um Erdbeben zu verstehen.

B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

erneuern

Meaning

to make something new again or extend its period of validity

Example

I need to renew my passport before traveling.

Ich muss meinen Reisepass vor der Reise erneuern.

B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

Hausunterricht

Meaning

The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.

Example

Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.

Homeschooling ermöglicht es Eltern, die Bildung an die Bedürfnisse ihres Kindes anzupassen.

B2 noun ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz

engaging learning experiences

fesselnde Lernerfahrungen

Meaning

Interactive and immersive educational activities that capture students' attention and actively involve them in the learning process.

Example

Digital tools create engaging learning experiences.

Digitale Werkzeuge schaffen fesselnde Lernerfahrungen.

B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

selektiv

Meaning

relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept

Example

The university has a selective admission process for new students.

Die Universität hat einen selektiven Zulassungsprozess für neue Studenten.

B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

unzählbar

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable

Example

There are countless stars in the sky.

Es gibt unzählbare Sterne am Himmel.

B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

neuheit

Meaning

The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.

Example

The novelty of the invention attracted investors.

Die Neuheit der Erfindung zog Investoren an.

B2 noun /ˈwɒrənti/

warranty

Garantie

Meaning

A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.

Example

The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.

Der Laptop kommt mit einer zweijährigen Garantie.

B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

erzählen

Meaning

To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.

Example

She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.

Sie wird die Ereignisse ihrer Reise dem Publikum erzählen.

B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

Liste

Meaning

a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order

Example

The listing of available jobs was updated daily.

Die Liste der verfügbaren Stellen wurde täglich aktualisiert.

B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

kosmetisch

Meaning

relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks

Example

She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.

Sie kaufte eine neue kosmetische Creme für ihre Haut.

B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

zugeben

Meaning

to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge

Example

He confessed his mistake to his teacher.

Er gab seinen Fehler seinem Lehrer zu.

B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

Beteiligung, Risiko

Meaning

A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.

Example

He has a major stake in the new company.

Er hat einen großen Anteil an der neuen Firma.

B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

agrarisch

Meaning

Connected with farming.

Example

Agricultural advancements enhance food security.

Agrarische Fortschritte verbessern die Ernährungssicherheit.

B2 noun rɪˈsɛʃ.ən

recession

Rezession

Meaning

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.

Example

The country faced a severe recession due to the financial crisis.

Das Land erlebte aufgrund der Finanzkrise eine schwere Rezession.

B2 noun/adjective /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

vintage

Vintage / klassisch

Meaning

Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.

Example

She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.

Sie trug ein Vintage-Kleid aus den 1950er Jahren.

B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

erstechen

Meaning

to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object

Example

He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.

Er wurde während des Streits in den Rücken gestochen.

B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

voreingenommen

Meaning

having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason

Example

He was prejudiced against people from other regions.

Er war voreingenommen gegenüber Menschen aus anderen Regionen.

B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

Kompetenz

Meaning

Competency or skill; expertise.

Example

His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.

Seine Kompetenz in mehreren Sprachen ist bemerkenswert.

B2 noun əˈkɔːrd

accord

abkommen

Meaning

An official agreement or treaty.

Example

The accord emphasized gradual progress.

Das Abkommen betonte den schrittweisen Fortschritt.

B2 noun /treɪˈniː/

Trainee

Praktikant; Auszubildender

Meaning

a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession; a novice learner

Example

The medical trainee worked long hours to gain practical experience.

Der medizinische Praktikant arbeitete lange Stunden, um praktische Erfahrungen zu sammeln.

B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

ikonisch

Meaning

Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.

Example

The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.

Der Satz "Es war die beste Zeit..." ist ikonisch.

B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

Pfeil/plötzlich rennen

Meaning

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

Example

The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.

Die Katze lief schnell über die Straße, um dem Auto zu entkommen.

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

Mais

Meaning

a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn

Example

Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.

Landwirte in der Region bauen Mais als Hauptkultur sowohl für Nahrungsmittel als auch für Tierfutter an.

B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

Schlafmangel

Meaning

The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.

Example

Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.

Schlafmangel kann die geistige Gesundheit schwerwiegend beeinträchtigen.

B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

Ausrichtung

Meaning

arrangement in a straight line or in proper position

Example

The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.

Die Ausrichtung der Planeten war perfekt für das himmlische Ereignis.

B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

offenlegen

Meaning

to reveal or make information known; to expose

Example

The company must disclose all financial information.

Das Unternehmen muss alle finanziellen Informationen offenlegen.

B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

schrecklich; furchtbar; entsetzlich

Meaning

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

Example

The weather was dreadful during our vacation.

Das Wetter war schrecklich während unseres Urlaubs.

B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

Ernsthaftigkeit; Bedeutung

Meaning

the quality of being serious; gravity; importance

Example

The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.

Die Ernsthaftigkeit der Situation wurde klar, als der Arzt sprach.

B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

zuweisen

Meaning

to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose

Example

The manager allocated funds for the new project.

Der Manager hat Mittel für das neue Projekt zugewiesen.

B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

Fingerabdruck

Meaning

an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern

Example

The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.

Die Polizei fand seine Fingerabdrücke am Türgriff am Tatort.

B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

Landung

Meaning

the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase

Example

The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.

Der Pilot machte trotz stürmischen Wetters eine sanfte Landung.

B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

absolut

Meaning

total, complete, or without restriction

Example

The dictator had absolute power over the nation.

Der Diktator hatte absolute Macht über die Nation.

B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

hart; rau; grausam; streng

Meaning

unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe

Example

The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.

Der Lehrer gab harte Kritik an meiner Arbeit.

B2 noun /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight

dämmerung

Meaning

the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline

Example

We walked along the beach at twilight.

Wir gingen am Strand bei Dämmerung spazieren.

B2 noun /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

Posture

Glück

Meaning

the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach

Example

Good posture is important for preventing back pain.

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

B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

Band

Meaning

a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration

Example

She tied her hair with a red ribbon.

Sie band ihre Haare mit einem roten Band.

B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

Mitleid

Meaning

sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help

Example

She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.

Sie zeigte große Mitleid gegenüber den obdachlosen Kindern, indem sie ihnen Nahrung und Unterkunft gab.

B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Bluterguss / Prellung

Meaning

As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin

Example

He got a bruise on his arm after falling.

Er bekam einen blauen Fleck an seinem Arm, nachdem er gefallen war.

B2 adjective /ˈflɔːrəl/

floral

blumig

Meaning

Relating to flowers or decorated with flowers.

Example

She wore a beautiful floral dress to the party.

Sie trug ein schönes blumiges Kleid zur Party.

B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

missbilligen

Meaning

to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad

Example

Many parents disapprove of smoking.

Viele Eltern missbilligen das Rauchen.

B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

Nordwest

Meaning

the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction

Example

Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.

Seattle liegt im Nordwesten der Vereinigten Staaten.

B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

Hunger

Meaning

suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger

Example

Many people died of starvation during the famine.

Viele Menschen starben während der Hungersnot an Hungertod.

B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

Mannschaft

Meaning

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

Example

The football squad trained hard before the championship match.

Das Fußballteam trainierte hart vor dem Meisterschaftsspiel.