B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

Katastrophe

Meaning

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

Example

The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.

Das Erdbeben war eine Katastrophe für die gesamte Region.

B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

Stück / Brocken

Meaning

a thick or solid piece of something

Example

She cut the cake into large chunks.

Sie schnitt den Kuchen in große Stücke.

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

Meaning

causing death; leading to disaster

Example

The accident proved fatal for the driver.

Der Unfall war tödlich für den Fahrer.

B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

erleichtern

Meaning

Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.

Example

Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.

Eine gute Infrastruktur erleichtert das Wirtschaftswachstum.

B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

nuklear

Meaning

relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy

Example

The country is developing nuclear energy.

Das Land entwickelt Kernenergie.

B2 adverb /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

reportedly

berichtet

Meaning

according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed

Example

The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.

Das Unternehmen hat reportedly den neuen Bedingungen zugestimmt.

B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

Erklärung; Ankündigung; Proklamation

Meaning

a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation

Example

The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.

Die Unabhängigkeitserklärung des Präsidenten markierte einen historischen Moment für die Nation.

B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

Student im Grundstudium

Meaning

a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree

Example

She is an undergraduate studying computer science.

Sie ist eine Studentin im Grundstudium, die Informatik studiert.

B2 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

jeweils; in der angegebenen Reihenfolge; getrennt und in der bereits erwähnten Reihenfolge

Meaning

in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned

Example

John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.

John und Mary sind jeweils 25 und 30 Jahre alt.

B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

unzureichend

Meaning

Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.

Example

His explanation was wanting in clarity.

Seine Erklärung war mangelhaft an Klarheit.

B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

verspotten

Meaning

to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way

Example

Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.

Kinder necken oft ihre jüngeren Geschwister verspielt.

B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

Palette

Meaning

a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design

Example

The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.

Der Künstler mischte lebendige Farben auf seiner Palette, bevor er mit dem Malen begann.

B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

reformator

Meaning

a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions

Example

The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.

Der soziale Reformator widmete sein Leben der Verbesserung der Bildung für alle Kinder.

B2 verb /wiːv/

weave

weben

Meaning

to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out

Example

She learned to weave beautiful carpets.

Sie hat gelernt, schöne Teppiche zu weben.

B2 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/

quarantine

Quarantäne

Meaning

A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.

Example

The travelers were placed in quarantine for two weeks.

Die Reisenden wurden für zwei Wochen in Quarantäne gestellt.

B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

erheblich; beträchtlich

Meaning

to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially

Example

The price has increased considerably over the past year.

Der Preis ist im letzten Jahr erheblich gestiegen.

B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

Meerjungfrau

Meaning

A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish

Example

The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.

Das kleine Mädchen liebte Geschichten über Meerjungfrauen, die unter dem Meer lebten.

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 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

Rinderfarm

Meaning

a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised

Example

They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.

Sie besitzen eine riesige Rinderfarm in Texas.

B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

Schlussfolgerung

Meaning

the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment

Example

Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.

Ihre Schlussfolgerung für das Verlassen war klar und logisch.

B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

privat; vertraulich

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

Sie sprach mit ihm privat über das Thema.

B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

Wut

Meaning

intense anger or fury

Example

She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.

Sie schrie in einem Wutanfall, nachdem sie die Nachrichten gehört hatte.

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.

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

overcome

überwinden

Meaning

To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.

Example

You can overcome procrastination with planning.

Du kannst die Prokrastination mit Planung überwinden.

B2 adjective /ˈtruːθ.fəl/

Truthful

wahrheitsgemäß

Meaning

telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere

Example

She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.

Sie war immer ehrlich in ihren Antworten während des Interviews.

B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

Breitband

Meaning

a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.

Example

Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.

Breitband-Internet ist zu einer Notwendigkeit in modernen Haushalten geworden.

B2 verb /rɪp/

rip

reißen

Meaning

to tear something quickly or violently

Example

He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.

Er hat versehentlich sein Hemd am Zaun gerissen.

B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

rentabel

Meaning

yielding profit or financial gain

Example

The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.

Das Unternehmen ist nach der Umsetzung der neuen Strategie hochgradig rentabel geworden.

B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

Konsonant

Meaning

A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.

Example

The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.

Das Wort 'Katze' hat zwei Konsonanten und einen Vokal.

B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

eine kurze, interessante Geschichte, die in Reden oder Texten verwendet wird

Meaning

A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.

Example

A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.

Ein gut platzierte Anekdote macht eine Rede relatabler.

B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

Benachrichtigungen

Meaning

A notice or announcement, especially an official one.

Example

Turn off notifications to stay focused.

Schalte die Benachrichtigungen aus, um fokussiert zu bleiben.

B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

eine metallene Befestigung mit einer Schraube; etwas mit einer Schraube befestigen oder festziehen

Meaning

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

Example

He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.

Er schraubte das Regal fest an die Wand.

B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

ängstlich

Meaning

in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation

Example

She waited anxiously for the exam results.

Sie wartete ängstlich auf die Prüfungsergebnisse.

B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

Gleichung

Meaning

a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions

Example

He solved the equation to find the value of x.

Er löste die Gleichung, um den Wert von x zu finden.

B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

Strahlung

Meaning

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.

Example

Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.

Strahlung von der Sonne kann ohne Schutz schädlich sein.

B2 verb /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

fortsetzen

Meaning

to start again after a pause or interruption

Example

We will resume the meeting after lunch.

Wir werden die Besprechung nach dem Mittagessen fortsetzen.

B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

Botschaft

Meaning

the official residence or offices of an ambassador

Example

He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.

Er arbeitet in der französischen Botschaft in Dhaka.

B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

Störung; Unruhe; Beeinträchtigung

Meaning

the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness

Example

The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.

Die laute Musik verursachte eine Störung, die alle Nachbarn störte.

B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

erreichbar

Meaning

Able to be brought about or reached successfully.

Example

Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.

Beginnen Sie mit erreichbaren Schritten, um motiviert zu bleiben.

B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

journalismus

Meaning

the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media

Example

He studied journalism to become a news reporter.

Er studierte Journalismus, um Nachrichtensprecher zu werden.

B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

Hang; schräg verlaufendes Gelände

Meaning

an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level

Example

We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.

Wir gingen den steilen Hang des Berges hinauf.

B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

Festland

Meaning

the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands

Example

The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.

Das australische Festland ist die Heimat der Mehrheit der Bevölkerung Australiens.

B2 noun /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Phobia

irrational Angst; Abneigung

Meaning

an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something

Example

She has a phobia of spiders.

Sie hat eine Phobie vor Spinnen.

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 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

Aufseher

Meaning

a person who manages or directs the work of others

Example

The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.

Der Aufseher überprüfte den Fortschritt jedes Mitarbeiters.

B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

skeptisch; misstrauisch; der Wahrheit von etwas zweifelnd

Meaning

having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something

Example

Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.

Viele Wissenschaftler bleiben skeptisch gegenüber der neuen Theorie.

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

ungehorsam

Meaning

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

Example

The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.

Das ungehorsame Kind weigerte sich, die Regeln zu befolgen.

B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

pension

Meaning

a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability

Example

After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.

Nach der Pensionierung erhält er eine monatliche Rente von der Firma.

B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

einsperren

Meaning

to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space

Example

The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.

Der Gefangene war 23 Stunden am Tag in seiner Zelle eingesperrt.

B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

Multiplikation

Meaning

the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount

Example

Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.

Die Multiplikation ist eine grundlegende Rechenart.

B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Graceful

elegant; geschmeidig; verfeinert; mit Schönheit der Bewegung oder des Verhaltens

Meaning

elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner

Example

The dancer moved with graceful elegance.

Die Tänzerin bewegte sich mit graziöser Eleganz.

B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

abschaffen

Meaning

to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely

Example

The government decided to abolish the old tax system.

Die Regierung entschied sich, das alte Steuersystem abzuschaffen.

B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

lecken

Meaning

to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively

Example

The cat licked its paws clean.

Die Katze leckte ihre Pfoten sauber.

B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/

Journal

zeitschrift

Meaning

a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events

Example

She kept a personal journal to record her thoughts and experiences.

Sie führte ein persönliches Journal, um ihre Gedanken und Erfahrungen festzuhalten.

B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

Schaufel

Meaning

a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials

Example

He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.

Er nahm eine Schaufel, um den Schnee von der Auffahrt zu räumen.

B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

Dimensionen

Meaning

Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.

Example

New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.

Neue Dimensionen der Weltraumforschung werden aufgedeckt.

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.

B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

Ruheort

Meaning

A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.

Example

The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.

Der Ruheort der Märtyrer ist nahe dem Fluss.

B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

beherrschbar; kontrollierbar

Meaning

able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible

Example

The workload is manageable if we plan properly.

Die Arbeitsbelastung ist beherrschbar, wenn wir richtig planen.

B2 noun ˈaʊt.pʊt

output

produktion

Meaning

The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.

Example

Climate change reduces agricultural output.

Der Klimawandel verringert die landwirtschaftliche Produktion.

B2 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

untersuchen

Meaning

to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults

Example

The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.

Der Ingenieur wird das Gebäude auf strukturelle Schäden untersuchen.

B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

offensichtlich

Meaning

Clearly seen or understood; obvious.

Example

The result was evident.

Das Ergebnis war offensichtlich.

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

Marker, Markierstift

Meaning

an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing

Example

He used a red marker to underline the important points.

Er benutzte einen roten Marker, um die wichtigen Punkte zu unterstreichen.

B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːrt/

revert

zurückkehren

Meaning

to return to a previous state, condition, or practice

Example

The system will revert to its original settings after the update.

Das System wird nach dem Update auf die ursprünglichen Einstellungen zurückkehren.

B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

veränderbar; unbeständig

Meaning

able to be changed; likely to change frequently

Example

The weather is very changeable in spring.

Das Wetter ist im Frühling sehr wechselhaft.

B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

zellulär

Meaning

relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology

Example

Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.

Die Zelluläre Technologie hat die Kommunikation revolutioniert.

B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

intervall

Meaning

a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity

Example

There was a short interval between the two performances.

Es gab ein kurzes Intervall zwischen den beiden Aufführungen.

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

Mitwirkender

Meaning

a person who gives something to help achieve a result

Example

He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.

Er war ein regelmäßiger Mitwirkender der lokalen Zeitung.

B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

inkorporieren

Meaning

to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation

Example

The new design incorporates advanced technology.

Das neue Design inkorporiert fortschrittliche Technologie.

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

vorausgegangen

Meaning

came before something in time, order, or position

Example

Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.

Dunkle Wolken gingen dem starken Regen voraus.

B2 adverb /əˈfɪʃəli/

officially

offiziell

Meaning

in a formal or authorized way

Example

The building was officially opened by the mayor.

Das Gebäude wurde offiziell vom Bürgermeister eröffnet.

B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

Spender

Meaning

A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.

Example

The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.

Der Spender hat großzügig zum neuen Flügel des Krankenhauses beigetragen.

B2 adjective ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ

evolving

sich entwickelnd

Meaning

Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.

Example

Education plays a role in evolving societal norms.

Bildung spielt eine Rolle bei der Entwicklung gesellschaftlicher Normen.

B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

Verdacht

Meaning

a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity

Example

The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.

Die Polizei nahm ihn unter dem Verdacht des Diebstahls fest.

B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

laboratorium

Meaning

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.

Example

Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.

Fortschrittliche Laboratorien ermöglichten bahnbrechende Entdeckungen.

B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

schützend

Meaning

giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger

Example

She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.

Sie trug beim Radfahren einen schützenden Helm.

B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

Delegierter

Meaning

a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative

Example

Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.

Jedes Land schickte einen Delegierten, um an der internationalen Konferenz teilzunehmen.

B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

Schwere; Strenge; Härte

Meaning

the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad

Example

The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.

Die Schwere des Sturms verursachte weit verbreitete Schäden in der ganzen Stadt.

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 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

einbetten

Meaning

to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context

Example

The journalist was embedded with the military unit.

Der Journalist war mit der Militär-Einheit eingebettet.

B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

natürlicher Lebensraum

Meaning

The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.

Example

Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.

Den natürlichen Lebensraum zu schützen ist entscheidend für Schmetterlinge.

B2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Eruption

vulkanische Eruption

Meaning

a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion

Example

The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area.

Der vulkanische Ausbruch zwang Tausende von Menschen, das Gebiet zu evakuieren.

B2 noun /iˈkɒlədʒɪst/

ecologist

Ökologe

Meaning

A scientist who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.

Example

The ecologist studied the effects of pollution on the forest ecosystem.

Der Ökologe untersuchte die Auswirkungen der Verschmutzung auf das Waldökosystem.

B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

Epidemie

Meaning

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community

Example

The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.

Die Grippe-Epidemie betraf tausende von Menschen im ganzen Land.

B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

schlank

Meaning

thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance

Example

She looked slim in her new dress.

Sie sah schlank in ihrem neuen Kleid aus.

B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

verbannt

Meaning

to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of

Example

The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.

Der König verbannte den Verräter aus dem Königreich.

B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

Mondfinsternis

Meaning

an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow

Example

We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.

Wir haben die Mondfinsternis von unserem Garten aus gesehen.

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.

B2 adverb /ˈwɔːm.li/

Warmly

herzlich; warmherzig

Meaning

in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately

Example

She welcomed the guests warmly at the door.

Sie begrüßte die Gäste herzlich an der Tür.

B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

angemessen

Meaning

in a satisfactory manner

Example

He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.

Er hat die Aufgabe angemessen abgeschlossen, könnte aber beim nächsten Mal noch verbessern.

B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

Bildhauer

Meaning

an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials

Example

The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.

Der Bildhauer verbrachte Monate damit, eine schöne Marmorskulptur zu schaffen.

B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

enthüllen

Meaning

to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner

Example

The company will unveil a new product next week.

Das Unternehmen wird nächste Woche ein neues Produkt enthüllen.

B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

interpretieren / übersetzen

Meaning

to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally

Example

She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.

Sie musste die Rede für die ausländischen Gäste übersetzen.

B2 noun /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

tornado

Meaning

a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive

Example

The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.

Der Tornado zerstörte mehrere Häuser im Dorf

B2 noun jiːld

yield

Ertrag, Gewinn

Meaning

A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.

Example

The investment yielded high returns last year.

Die Investition erzielte hohe Renditen im letzten Jahr.

B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

empörend

Meaning

Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.

Example

The comedian told an outrageous joke.

Der Komiker erzählte einen empörenden Witz.

B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

nutzung

Meaning

The action of making practical and effective use of something.

Example

Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.

Die erhöhte Nutzung von Kunststoff erfordert ein besseres Abfallmanagement.

B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

Ermächtigung

Meaning

Authority or power given to someone to do something.

Example

Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.

Empowerment-Initiativen steigern das Vertrauen.

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 /dɪˈrɛktəri/

fragile

zerbrechlich

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; delicate.

Example

Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.

Sei vorsichtig mit dieser Vase, sie ist sehr zerbrechlich.

B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

Aktivist

Meaning

A person who works to bring about social or political change.

Example

The activist organized a protest against pollution.

Der Aktivist organisierte eine Protestaktion gegen die Umweltverschmutzung.

B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

vereinfachen

Meaning

to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity

Example

The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.

Der Lehrer vereinfachte die komplexe Gleichung für die Schüler.

B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

therapeutisch

Meaning

Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.

Example

Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.

Meditation ist sehr therapeutisch für das geistige Wohlbefinden.

B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

eine Regel oder Anweisung, die von einer Behörde erlassen und aufrechterhalten wird

Meaning

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Government regulation ensures fair business practices.

Die staatliche Regulierung sorgt für faire Geschäftspraktiken.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

Präsidentschaft

Meaning

the office or position of being a president

Example

He was elected to the presidency in 2020.

Er wurde 2020 zum Präsidenten gewählt.

B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

langsam; träge; inaktiv

Meaning

slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive

Example

The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.

Der alte Computer wurde langsam, nachdem er stundenlang lief.

B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

vierteljährlich

Meaning

occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year

Example

The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.

Das Unternehmen veröffentlicht vierteljährliche Berichte an die Aktionäre.

B2 noun /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡræn.ɪt/

Pomegranate

Granatapfel

Meaning

a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice

Example

The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing.

Die Granatapfelkerne schmeckten süß und erfrischend.

B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

Jude

Meaning

a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent

Example

He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.

Er ist Jude von Geburt und folgt jüdischen Bräuchen.

B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

skorpion

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting

Example

The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.

Der Skorpion versteckte sich während des Tages unter dem Felsen.

B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

zahnmedizinisch

Meaning

relating to teeth or dentistry

Example

She goes for a dental checkup every six months.

Sie geht alle sechs Monate zur zahnmedizinischen Untersuchung.

B2 noun /ˌfer.ˈwel/

Farewell

abschied

Meaning

an act of parting or of marking someone's departure

Example

The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager.

Das Unternehmen organisierte eine Abschiedsparty für den in den Ruhestand gehenden Manager.

B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

Selbstkontrolle

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.

Example

Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.

Selbstkontrolle ist wichtig, um ein ausgewogenes Leben zu führen.

B2 noun

Longing

Sehnsucht; Verlangen

B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

Kritik

Meaning

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.

Example

The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.

Der Professor bat die Studenten, die Aufsätze der anderen zu kritisieren.

B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

Dampfschiff

Meaning

a ship or boat powered by steam engines

Example

The old steamer crossed the river slowly.

Das alte Dampfschiff überquerte langsam den Fluss.

B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

Gallone

Meaning

a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters

Example

He bought a gallon of milk.

Er kaufte einen Gallone Milch.

B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

imperativ

Meaning

Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.

Example

It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.

Es ist imperative, die Klimakrise sofort anzugehen.