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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 /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

Kontrast; Unterschied; Vergleich
Meaning
the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences
Example
The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.
Der Kontrast zwischen dem Stadtleben und dem ländlichen Leben ist ziemlich bemerkenswert.
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 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 /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 /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

kombination / mischung
Meaning
The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.
Example
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
Dieses Gericht ist eine perfekte Kombination aus süßen und scharfen Aromen.
B1 noun ˈkɒnsept

concept

Konzept
Meaning
An abstract idea or general notion
Example
The concept of chasing two rabbits teaches focus.
Das Konzept, zwei Hasen zu jagen, lehrt Fokus.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

Kontext
Meaning
the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea
Example
To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.
Um das Zitat zu verstehen, müssen Sie den Kontext wissen, in dem es gesagt wurde.
B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

Strom
Meaning
a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time
Example
The river current was too strong for swimming.
Der Flussstrom war zu stark zum Schwimmen.
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 /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

Curry
Meaning
a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices
Example
I love spicy chicken curry with rice.
Ich liebe scharfes Hühnchen-Curry mit Reis.
B1 verb /kəmˈbaɪn/

combine

kombinieren
Meaning
To bring two or more things together to form a single unit.
Example
They decided to combine their resources for the project.
Sie beschlossen, ihre Ressourcen für das Projekt zu kombinieren.
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 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 /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 /tʃiːk/

Cheek

Wange; Unverschämtheit;
Meaning
either side of the face below the eye; impudent or disrespectful behavior
Example
The baby's rosy cheeks showed she was healthy and happy.
Die rosigen Wangen des Babys zeigten, dass es gesund und glücklich war.
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 /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 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 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 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 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

Berechnung
Meaning
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something
Example
His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.
Seine Berechnung der Gesamtkosten war bis auf den letzten Cent genau.
B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

verpflichten / durchführen
Meaning
To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
Example
He committed a serious mistake in the report.
Er beging einen schweren Fehler im Bericht.
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 /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

Klima
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
Der Klimawandel wirkt sich weltweit auf alle Regionen aus.
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

Bügeleisen
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
Ich muss das Bügeleisen benutzen, um mein Hemd für das Meeting ordentlich aussehen zu lassen.
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.
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 /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 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

Kanu
Meaning
a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle
Example
They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.
Sie paddelten ihr Kanu den ruhigen Bach hinunter.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

Konsequenz
Meaning
A result or effect of an action or condition.
Example
Every action has a consequence.
Jede Handlung hat eine Konsequenz.
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 verb /krɔːl/

crawl

kriechen
Meaning
to move slowly on hands and knees; to move very slowly
Example
The baby crawled across the floor to reach the toy.
Das Baby kroch über den Boden, um das Spielzeug zu erreichen.
B1 verb /kæst/

cast

werfen
Meaning
to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal
Example
The fisherman casts his line into the water.
Der Fischer wirft seine Angel ins Wasser.
B1 verb /kənˈsɪst/

consist

bestehen
Meaning
to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements
Example
The committee consists of five members.
Das Komitee besteht aus fünf Mitgliedern.
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 /kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Convenience

bequemlichkeit
Meaning
the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; a thing that contributes to an easy way of life
Example
The convenience of online shopping has changed how people buy products.
Die Bequemlichkeit des Online-Shoppings hat die Art und Weise verändert, wie Menschen Produkte kaufen.
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 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 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

engagiert
Meaning
Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.
Example
She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.
Sie ist eine engagierte Lehrerin, die sich tief um ihre Schüler kümmert.
B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

Zivilisation
Meaning
the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced
Example
Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.
Das alte Ägypten ist bekannt für seine bemerkenswerte Zivilisation.
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 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 /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 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

vorsichtig
Meaning
careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
Example
She was cautious about trusting strangers.
Sie war vorsichtig, als sie Fremden vertraute.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/

Confident

selbstbewusst; sicher; überzeugt
Meaning
self-assured; certain; having belief in one's abilities
Example
She felt confident about her performance in the exam.
Sie fühlte sich sicher in ihrer Leistung bei der Prüfung.
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 /kruːz/

cruise

Glück
Meaning
to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure
Example
They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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 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 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 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 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 noun /ˈkriːtʃər/

creature

Kreatur
Meaning
A living being, especially an animal.
Example
The forest is full of strange creatures.
Der Wald ist voller seltsamer Kreaturen.
B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

Rat
Meaning
an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters
Example
The city council voted to improve public transportation.
Der Stadtrat hat für die Verbesserung des öffentlichen Verkehrs gestimmt.
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 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

Bau
Meaning
The building of something, typically a large structure.
Example
Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.
Baustaub trägt erheblich zur Umweltverschmutzung bei.
B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

Leben fordern
Meaning
To take someone's life, to cause death
Example
Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.
Die Umweltverschmutzung am Arbeitsplatz fordert jedes Jahr Tausende von Leben.
B1 adverb /ˈkeərləsli/

carelessly

sorglos
Meaning
without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner
Example
He carelessly left the door unlocked.
Er ließ die Tür sorglos unverschlossen.
B1 verb /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/

cooperate

kooperieren
Meaning
to work together; to collaborate
Example
The teams cooperate to achieve their common goals.
Die Teams kooperieren, um ihre gemeinsamen Ziele zu erreichen.
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 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 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 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

Kompliment
Meaning
a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone
Example
She complimented him on his excellent presentation.
Sie komplimentierte ihn für seine ausgezeichnete Präsentation.
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 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

beitragen
Meaning
to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something
Example
Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.
Jeder trug mit Geld bei, um ein Abschiedsgeschenk für den Lehrer zu kaufen.
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 /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 /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 /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 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 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 /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 /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 /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

Verwirrung, Durcheinander, Chaos
Meaning
lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind
Example
There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.
Es gab Verwirrung über die Uhrzeit des Treffens, daher kam die Hälfte des Teams zu spät.
B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

category

kategorie
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
Bücher sind in der Bibliothek nach Kategorien geordnet.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

Komitee
Meaning
A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
Example
A 65-member committee was formed.
Ein 65-köpfiges Komitee wurde gebildet.
B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

Kampagne
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
Die Umweltkampagne hat erfolgreich das Bewusstsein für den Klimawandel geschärft.
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 /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 /koʊm/

Comb

Kamm
Meaning
a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair
Example
She used a comb to style her hair before the party.
Sie benutzte einen Kamm, um ihre Haare vor der Party zu stylen.
B1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.təm/

Custom

Brauchtum; Praxis; Zollgebühr;
Meaning
a traditional practice or behavior; duties levied on imports; habitual practice
Example
It is a local custom to remove shoes before entering someone's home.
Es ist ein lokales Brauchtum, die Schuhe auszuziehen, bevor man in das Haus eines anderen tritt.
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 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 /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/

Comparison

Vergleich
Meaning
the act of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things
Example
The teacher made a comparison between the two poems to show their different styles.
Der Lehrer machte einen Vergleich zwischen den beiden Gedichten, um ihre unterschiedlichen Stile zu zeigen.
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 /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 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 /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

Casino
Meaning
a place where people gamble and play games of chance
Example
They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.
Sie verbrachten den Abend damit, Karten im Casino zu spielen.
B1 noun /ˈkændɪdeɪt/

candidate

Kandidat
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
Example
The candidate gave a strong speech during the debate.
Der Kandidat hielt während der Debatte eine starke Rede.
B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

Krone
Meaning
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Example
The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.
Die Königin trug eine prächtige Krone während der Krönungszeremonie.
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 /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 /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

cocktail

cocktail
Meaning
a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.
Example
She ordered a cocktail at the bar.
Sie bestellte einen Cocktail an der Bar.
B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

Polizist
Meaning
a police officer (informal)
Example
The cop stopped the car for speeding.
Der Polizist hielt das Auto wegen zu schnellen Fahrens an.
B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

wagen
Meaning
a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.
Der Bauer lud Heu auf seinen Wagen.
B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

essen, trinken, verbrauchen
Meaning
to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely
Example
We consume a lot of water during summer.
Wir konsumieren viel Wasser im Sommer.
B1 adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

creative

kreativ
Meaning
Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.
Example
She is very creative in her writing.
Sie ist sehr kreativ in ihrem Schreiben.
B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

Krebs
Meaning
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
Example
The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.
Der Krebs krabbelte seitwärts über den Sand.
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 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 adjective /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Capable

fähig; kompetent
Meaning
having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent
Example
She is capable of handling complex problems.
Sie ist in der Lage, komplexe Probleme zu lösen.
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 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 /kəˈnæl/

canal

kanal
Meaning
an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage
Example
The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.
Der Kanal wurde gebaut, um den Transport von Waren in der Region zu erleichtern.
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 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/verb /koʊd/

code

Code
Meaning
a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions
Example
He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.
Er schrieb einen Code, um das Problem auf dem Computer zu lösen.
B1 noun ˈkeɪ.bəl

cable

Kabel
Meaning
A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.
Example
The cable connects countries across continents.
Das Kabel verbindet Länder über Kontinente hinweg.
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 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 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

währung
Meaning
A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.
Example
Dual currency systems were proposed.
Dual-Währungssysteme wurden vorgeschlagen.
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 /kənˈvɜːrt/

convert

umwandeln
Meaning
to change from one form to another; to transform
Example
We can convert this room into an office.
Wir können dieses Zimmer in ein Büro umwandeln.
B1 adjective /ˈkəʊstəl/

coastal

küstennah
Meaning
relating to or near a coast or shoreline
Example
They built a resort in a coastal area.
Sie bauten ein Resort in einem küstennahen Gebiet.
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 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

Eigenschaft
Meaning
A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.
Example
Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.
Freundlichkeit ist eine charakteristische Eigenschaft wahren Führens.
B1 noun /keɪv/

Cave

höhle; kavität;
Meaning
a large underground chamber in a hill or cliff; a hollow space in rock
Example
The explorers discovered ancient paintings on the cave walls.
Die Forscher entdeckten antike Malereien an den Wänden der Höhle.
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.