A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

nearest in distance or relationship

Example

He is my closest friend.

Er ist mein nächster Freund.

A2 noun /ˈoʊ.nər/

Owner

Eigentümer

Meaning

a person who owns something; someone who has legal possession of property

Example

The owner of the restaurant greeted us warmly.

Der Eigentümer des Restaurants begrüßte uns herzlich.

A2 verb /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

recognize

erkennen, akzeptieren

Meaning

To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.

Example

She did not recognize him in the crowd.

Sie hat ihn in der Menge nicht erkannt.

A2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən.ər/

Gardener

Gärtner

Meaning

a person who tends and cultivates a garden

Example

The gardener planted beautiful flowers in the backyard.

Der Gärtner pflanzte schöne Blumen im Hinterhof.

A2 noun /dʒæz/

jazz

Glück

Meaning

a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities

Example

She loves listening to live jazz on weekends.

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

A2 noun /ˈbʌdi/

buddy

Kumpel

Meaning

a close friend or companion, used informally

Example

He went to the movies with his best buddy.

Er ging mit seinem besten Kumpel ins Kino.

A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzd/

confused

verwirrt

Meaning

unable to think clearly; uncertain or puzzled

Example

She felt confused by the complicated instructions.

Sie war wegen der komplizierten Anweisungen verwirrt.

A2 noun /dʌk/

Duck

Ente

Meaning

a waterbird with webbed feet and a broad flat bill

Example

The duck swam gracefully across the lake.

Die Ente schwamm anmutig über den See.

A2 verb /kənˈsɪdər/

consider

überlegen

Meaning

to think carefully about something, especially before making a decision

Example

She is considering studying abroad next year.

Sie erwägt, nächstes Jahr im Ausland zu studieren.

A2 verb /pæs/

pass

vergehen

Meaning

to move past or beyond something

Example

He passed the test with flying colors.

Er hat die Prüfung mit Bravour bestanden.

A2 noun /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/

studio

Studio

Meaning

a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works

Example

The singer recorded her new song in the studio.

Die Sängerin nahm ihr neues Lied im Studio auf.

A2 noun/verb /ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪər/

engineer

Ingenieur

Meaning

A person trained to design, build, or maintain engines, machines, or structures; to skillfully arrange or bring about.

Example

The engineer designed a new bridge across the river.

Der Ingenieur entwarf eine neue Brücke über den Fluss.

A2 adjective /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən/

european

europäisch

Meaning

Relating to Europe or its people.

Example

She studied European history at university.

Sie studierte europäische Geschichte an der Universität.

A2 noun səˈsaɪəti

society

gesellschaft

Meaning

The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.

Example

Society plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual's values.

Die Gesellschaft spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Bildung der Werte eines Individuums.

A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

Verkauf

Meaning

the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something

Example

The store is having a sale on winter clothing.

Der Laden hat einen Verkauf von Winterkleidung.

A2 verb /prɪˈvent/

prevent

verhindern

Meaning

to stop something from happening; to keep from occurring

Example

Vaccination helps prevent many diseases.

Impfungen helfen, viele Krankheiten zu verhindern.

A2 adverb /ˈæktʃuəli/

actually

tatsächlich

Meaning

used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising

Example

She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.

Sie hat tatsächlich das Projekt vor dem geplanten Termin abgeschlossen.

A2 noun; gerund /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

washing

Waschen

Meaning

the act of cleaning with water or other liquid; clothes or items that are being washed

Example

Washing clothes regularly helps maintain hygiene.

Regelmäßiges Waschen der Kleidung hilft, die Hygiene zu erhalten.

A2 adjective /fer/

Fair

gerecht; vernünftig; schön

Meaning

just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive

Example

The judge made a fair decision in the case.

Der Richter traf eine faire Entscheidung im Fall.

A2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/

Butter-fly

Schmetterling

Meaning

a flying insect with large colorful wings

Example

The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.

Der schöne Schmetterling landete auf der Blume.

A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

Haut

Meaning

the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable

Example

Her skin was soft and smooth.

Ihre Haut war weich und glatt.

A2 noun/verb /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

budget

Budget

Meaning

An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time; to plan expenses and income.

Example

The family created a budget to manage their expenses.

Die Familie hat ein Budget erstellt, um ihre Ausgaben zu verwalten.

A2 adjective /əˈlɪmpɪk/

olympic

olympisch

Meaning

related to the Olympic Games, a major international sporting event

Example

She trained hard to compete in the Olympic Games.

Sie trainierte hart, um an den Olympischen Spielen teilzunehmen.

A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

Frühling

Meaning

the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow

Example

Flowers bloom in the spring.

Im Frühling blühen die Blumen.

A2 adjective /fɪfθ/

fifth

fünfzig

Meaning

constituting number five in a sequence

Example

She lives on the fifth floor of the building.

Sie lebt im fünften Stock des Gebäudes.

A2 verb /tʊr/

Tour

touren

Meaning

to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform

Example

The band will tour several cities this summer.

Die Band wird diesen Sommer mehrere Städte touren.

A2 adjective /rɪtʃ/

Rich

reich; wohlhabend; wertvoll

Meaning

having a lot of money or valuable possessions; abundant in nutrients or flavor

Example

The rich businessman donated money to the charity.

Der reiche Geschäftsmann spendete Geld für wohltätige Zwecke.

A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

lösen

Meaning

to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty

Example

The detective finally solved the mysterious case.

Der Detektiv hat schließlich den mysteriösen Fall gelöst.

A2 noun /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

dictionary

Wörterbuch

Meaning

A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.

Example

I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.

Ich habe das Wort im Wörterbuch nachgeschlagen, um seine Bedeutung zu verstehen.

A2 noun /rɪˈzʌlt/

result

Ergebnis

Meaning

a consequence, effect, or outcome of something

Example

The result of the test was excellent.

Das Ergebnis des Tests war ausgezeichnet.

A2 noun /tʃæns/

chance

Chance

Meaning

An opportunity or possibility of something happening.

Example

He took a chance and applied for the job.

Er hat eine Chance ergriffen und sich für den Job beworben.

A2 adjective /frɛʃ/

fresh

frisch

Meaning

new, recently made, or clean and pure

Example

The bread is still fresh from the oven.

Das Brot ist noch frisch aus dem Ofen.

A2 verb /kəmˈpliːt/

complete

abschließen

Meaning

to finish making or doing something; to bring something to an end

Example

She managed to complete the project on time.

Sie hat es geschafft, das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.

A2 noun /ˈtɜːrtl/

turtle

Schildkröte

Meaning

A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land

Example

The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach.

Die Schildkröte überquerte langsam den Sandstrand.

A2 noun /ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/

Timetable

fahrplan

Meaning

a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times

Example

Please check the train timetable for departure times.

Bitte überprüfen Sie den Fahrplan des Zuges für die Abfahrtszeiten.

A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

servieren

Meaning

to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink

Example

She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.

Sie serviert Frühstück um 8 Uhr morgens.

A2 adjective /ˈmærid/

Married

verheiratet

Meaning

having a husband or wife

Example

She is married to a doctor.

Sie ist mit einem Arzt verheiratet.

A2 noun /ˈhɛdeɪk/

headache

Kopfschmerzen

Meaning

a continuous pain in the head; something that causes worry or difficulty

Example

Too much screen time can give you a terrible headache.

Zu viel Bildschirmzeit kann dir starke Kopfschmerzen bereiten.

A2 adjective /ˈmʌnθli/

monthly

monatlich

Meaning

happening, done, or published once a month

Example

Employees receive their salary on a monthly basis.

Mitarbeiter erhalten ihr Gehalt monatlich.

A2 verb /voʊt/

vote

wählen

Meaning

to make a choice in an election; to express preference

Example

Citizens vote to choose their representatives.

Bürger wählen, um ihre Vertreter auszuwählen.

A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

Perfect

perfekt; fehlerfrei; ausgezeichnet

Meaning

flawless; excellent; without fault

Example

She delivered a perfect performance on stage.

Sie lieferte eine perfekte Aufführung auf der Bühne.

A2 noun /ɡreɪp/

grape

traube

Meaning

a small, round fruit that grows in clusters on vines and is used to make wine or eaten as food

Example

She picked a bunch of grapes from the vine.

Sie pflückte einen Bund Trauben von der Rebe.

A2 verb /hɑːrm/

harm

schaden

Meaning

to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something

Example

Smoking can harm your health.

Rauchen kann Ihrer Gesundheit schaden.

A2 noun ədˈvɛnʧər

Adventure

Abenteuer

Meaning

An unusual and exciting experience or activity that is typically bold and sometimes risky.

Example

Adventure travel is loved by thrill-seekers.

Abenteuermenschen lieben Abenteuerreisen.

A2 noun /seɪf/

Safe

Tresor; Schutz

Meaning

secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger

Example

He kept his important documents in the office safe.

Er bewahrte seine wichtigen Dokumente im Bürosafe auf.

A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

schlagen

Meaning

to strike; to reach a target

Example

He hit the ball with the bat.

Er hat den Ball mit dem Schläger geschlagen.

A2 adverb /ˈtruːli/

Truly

wirklich

Meaning

in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely

Example

She truly loves her family.

Sie liebt ihre Familie wirklich.

A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

kuchen

Meaning

a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry

Example

My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.

Meine Großmutter macht den besten Apfelkuchen in der Stadt.

A2 adjective ˈhjuː.mən

human

menschlich

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.

Example

Human values shape social systems.

Menschliche Werte prägen soziale Systeme.

A2 noun /ˈdɑrk.nəs/

Darkness

Dunkelheit; Ignoranz;

Meaning

the partial or total absence of light; wickedness or evil; ignorance or lack of knowledge

Example

The power outage plunged the entire city into darkness.

Der Stromausfall stürzte die ganze Stadt in Dunkelheit.

A2 adjective /ˈeksələnt/

Excellent

ausgezeichnet; hervorragend; exzellent;

Meaning

extremely good; outstanding; superior

Example

She received excellent grades in all her subjects.

Sie erhielt ausgezeichnete Noten in allen ihren Fächern.

A2 noun ækt

act

Gesetz

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The act was passed in 2023.

Das Gesetz wurde 2023 verabschiedet.

A2 noun /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

teaching

Lehren

Meaning

the profession or practice of teaching

Example

Teaching is a noble profession.

Lehren ist ein edler Beruf.

A2 noun /ˈriːdɪŋ/

reading

Lesen

Meaning

the action or skill of reading

Example

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.

Lesen ist eines meiner Lieblingshobbys.

A2 adjective /ˈkreɪzi/

Crazy

verrückt; extrem dumm; sehr begeistert von etwas

Meaning

mentally ill; extremely foolish; wildly enthusiastic about something

Example

That's a crazy idea, but it might just work.

Das ist eine verrückte Idee, aber es könnte funktionieren.

A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənz/

decisions

Entscheidungen

Meaning

A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action or process of deciding something.

Example

Making the right decisions in time was key to the project's success.

Die richtigen Entscheidungen zur richtigen Zeit zu treffen war der Schlüssel zum Erfolg des Projekts.

A2 noun /ˈprɪn.ses/

princess

Prinzessin

Meaning

a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant

Example

The princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony.

Die Prinzessin winkte der Menge vom Palastbalkon zu.

A2 noun /drʌm/

Drum

Trommel

Meaning

a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends

Example

The drummer kept perfect time on his drum kit.

Der Schlagzeuger hielt das perfekte Timing auf seinem Schlagzeug Set.

A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

See

Meaning

a large body of water completely surrounded by land

Example

The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.

Der ruhige See spiegelte die Berge in seinen ruhigen Gewässern wider.

A2 noun /ˈkɪt.ən/

Kitten

Kätzchen

Meaning

a young cat

Example

The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls.

Das kleine Kätzchen liebt es, mit Wollbällen zu spielen.

A2 verb /bɪld/

build

bauen

Meaning

to make something by putting materials together; to construct

Example

They will build a new school in our neighborhood.

Sie werden eine neue Schule in unserer Nachbarschaft bauen.

A2 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.fəl/

Cheerful

fröhlich; optimistisch; voller Freude

Meaning

happy and optimistic; full of joy and good spirits; bright and lively

Example

She has a cheerful personality that brightens everyone's day.

Sie hat eine fröhliche Persönlichkeit, die den Tag aller erhellt.

A2 adjective /fɪt/

Fit

geeignet; passend; gesund; in guter körperlicher Verfassung; bereit

Meaning

suitable; appropriate; healthy; in good physical condition; ready

Example

He is fit and healthy.

Er ist fit und gesund.

A2 noun /pen stænd/

Pen stand

Stifthalter

Meaning

a container or holder designed to keep pens, pencils, and other writing instruments organized

Example

He organized his pens in the pen stand on his desk.

Er organisierte seine Stifte im Stifthalter auf seinem Schreibtisch.

A2 noun /ˈbɪljən/

billion

Milliarde

Meaning

the number 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million)

Example

The company is worth more than a billion dollars.

Das Unternehmen ist mehr als eine Milliarde Dollar wert.

A2 noun; verb /tʃæt/

chat

Plauderei

Meaning

an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way

Example

We had a long chat after dinner.

Wir hatten nach dem Abendessen eine lange Plauderei.

A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

Bier

Meaning

An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.

Example

He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.

Er bestellte ein Glas kaltes Bier an der Bar.

A2 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

wild; ungezähmt

Meaning

living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled

Example

We saw wild animals in the forest.

Wir sahen wilde Tiere im Wald.

A2 noun /flaʊər/

Flour

Mehl

Meaning

fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grains; used for making bread, cakes, and pastry

Example

She mixed flour with water to make dough for bread.

Sie mischte das Mehl mit Wasser, um den Teig für Brot zu machen.

A2 adjective /əˈlaɪv/

Alive

lebendig; nicht tot; voller Leben und Energie

Meaning

living; not dead; full of life and energy

Example

The old man is still alive and healthy.

Der alte Mann ist immer noch lebendig und gesund.

A2 noun /wɔːr/

War

Krieg

Meaning

a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country

Example

The war lasted for five years and caused great destruction.

Der Krieg dauerte fünf Jahre und verursachte große Zerstörung.

A2 noun /ɔɪl/

Oil

Öl

Meaning

a viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, used for cooking or fuel

Example

Heat the oil in a pan before adding the vegetables.

Erhitze das Öl in einer Pfanne, bevor du das Gemüse hinzufügst.

A2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

finished

fertig, abgeschlossen

Meaning

completed or brought to an end

Example

The painting is finished and ready to display.

Das Gemälde ist fertig und bereit zur Ausstellung.

A2 verb /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

driving

fahren

Meaning

the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward

Example

She loves driving along the coast on weekends.

Sie liebt es, am Wochenende entlang der Küste zu fahren.

A2 noun dɪˈvaɪs

device

Gerät, Vorrichtung, Geräteteil

Meaning

A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.

Example

This device improves efficiency in data processing.

Dieses Gerät verbessert die Effizienz bei der Datenverarbeitung.

A2 noun, verb /kɔɪn/

coin

Münze

Meaning

A flat piece of metal used as money; as a verb, to invent a new word or phrase.

Example

The government decided to coin a new term for the program.

Die Regierung entschied sich, einen neuen Begriff für das Programm zu prägen.

A2 verb /əˈplaɪ/

apply

bewerben / anwenden

Meaning

to make a formal request for something; to put into practice

Example

He decided to apply for the scholarship.

Er entschied sich, sich um das Stipendium zu bewerben.

A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.ni/

Tiny

sehr klein; winzig

Meaning

extremely small in size or amount

Example

The baby bird was tiny and helpless.

Das Babyvögelchen war sehr klein und hilflos.

A2 noun /lɪst/

List

Liste

Meaning

a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other

Example

Make a list of things you need to buy.

Erstellen Sie eine Liste der Dinge, die Sie kaufen müssen.

A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/

classroom

Klassenzimmer

Meaning

A room in which classes are held in a school or college.

Example

The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.

Der Lehrer betrat das Klassenzimmer und begrüßte die Schüler.

A2 noun /ˈpɜːr.pəl/

Purple

lila

Meaning

a color intermediate between red and blue; violet color

Example

The purple flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.

Die lila Blumen blühten wunderschön im Garten.

A2 adjective /miːn/

Mean

gemein; grausam; unangenehm

Meaning

unkind; cruel; nasty

Example

Don't be so mean to your little sister.

Sei nicht so grausam zu deiner kleinen Schwester.

A2 noun /nek/

Neck

Hals

Meaning

the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders

Example

She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.

Sie trug eine schöne Halskette um ihren Hals.

A2 noun /ˈsuː.pəˌmɑː.kɪt/

supermarket

supermarkt

Meaning

a large self-service store selling food and household goods

Example

She went to the supermarket to buy groceries.

Sie ging zum Supermarkt, um Lebensmittel zu kaufen.

A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

Reisender

Meaning

A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.

Example

The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.

Der Reisende machte sich früh am Morgen auf, um neue Länder zu erkunden.

A2 verb /reɪz/

raise

erhöhen / anheben

Meaning

To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.

Example

She raised her hand to ask a question.

Sie hob ihre Hand, um eine Frage zu stellen.

A2 noun /niː/

Knee

Knie

Meaning

the joint connecting the thigh and the lower leg in humans

Example

He fell and scraped his knee on the pavement.

Er fiel und schrammte sein Knie auf dem Bürgersteig auf.

A2 noun /ˈpær.ət/

Parrot

Papagei

Meaning

a tropical bird with a curved beak and often brightly colored feathers that can be taught to speak

Example

The colorful parrot repeated everything the children said.

Der bunte Papagei wiederholte alles, was die Kinder sagten.

A2 noun, verb /kəˈrɪər/

career

Karriere / Beruf

Meaning

As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.

Example

She built a successful career in medicine.

Sie baute eine erfolgreiche Karriere in der Medizin auf.

A2 adjective /liːst/

Least

am wenigsten

Meaning

smallest in amount or degree; minimal

Example

This is the least expensive option available.

Dies ist die günstigste verfügbare Option.

A2 noun /ˈdɒlfɪn/

Dolphin

Delphin

Meaning

A highly intelligent marine mammal with a streamlined body and dorsal fin

Example

Dolphins are known for their playful behavior and intelligence.

Delphine sind bekannt für ihr verspieltes Verhalten und ihre Intelligenz.

A2 adjective, noun /ɪˈtæliən/

italian

Glück

Meaning

relating to Italy, its people, or its language; a person from Italy

Example

She loves Italian food.

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

A2 noun /blʌd/

Blood

Blut

Meaning

the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body

Example

The doctor took a blood sample for testing.

Der Arzt nahm eine Blutprobe für Tests.

A2 noun /ˈɪʃ.uːz/

issues

Probleme

Meaning

Important topics or problems for debate or discussion.

Example

Health issues from pollution are increasing.

Gesundheitsprobleme durch Umweltverschmutzung nehmen zu.

A2 adjective, noun /ɡreɪ/

gray

Glück

Meaning

A color between black and white; also describes dull or gloomy situations.

Example

The sky turned gray before the storm.

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

A2 noun /ˈpɛpər/

pepper

Pfeffer

Meaning

a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food

Example

I like to add pepper to my soup.

Ich mag es, Pfeffer zu meiner Suppe hinzuzufügen.

A2 verb /sɜːrtʃ/

search

suchen

Meaning

to look carefully for someone or something; to examine thoroughly

Example

The police searched the house for evidence.

Die Polizei durchsuchte das Haus nach Beweisen.

A2 noun, verb /bræntʃ/

branch

zweig

Meaning

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.

Example

The company opened a new branch in Dhaka.

Das Unternehmen eröffnete eine neue Filiale in Dhaka.

A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

lärm

Meaning

a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant

Example

The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.

Der Lärm von der Baustelle war sehr störend.

A2 noun /ˈkʌp.bɔːrd/

Cupboard

schrank

Meaning

a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes

Example

She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard.

Sie stellte alle Teller und Schalen im Küchenschrank ab.

A2 noun /ˈɒm.lət/

Omelet

Omelette

Meaning

a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan and often folded around a filling

Example

She made a cheese omelet for breakfast.

Sie machte ein Käseomelette zum Frühstück.

A2 adjective /ˈteɪ.sti/

Tasty

schmackhaft

Meaning

having a pleasant flavor; delicious

Example

The pizza was really tasty with fresh ingredients.

Die Pizza war wirklich schmackhaft mit frischen Zutaten.

A2 adverb /ˈker.fə.li/

Carefully

sorgfältig

Meaning

with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively

Example

Please read the instructions carefully.

Bitte lesen Sie die Anweisungen sorgfältig.

A2 noun /ˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtn/

kindergarten

Kindergarten

Meaning

a school or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six

Example

She enrolled her child in kindergarten to prepare for elementary school.

Sie hat ihr Kind in den Kindergarten eingeschrieben, um sich auf die Grundschule vorzubereiten.

A2 noun /ˈɒf.ɪs/

office

Büro

Meaning

a room or building where people work, usually at desks

Example

She left the office early to attend a family event.

Sie verließ das Büro früh, um an einer Familienveranstaltung teilzunehmen.

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪm/

sometime

irgendwann

Meaning

at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally

Example

Let's meet for coffee sometime next week.

Lass uns nächste Woche irgendwann auf einen Kaffee treffen.

A2 noun /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

Washing machine

Waschmaschine

Meaning

a machine for washing clothes and other textiles

Example

The washing machine broke down and needs repair.

Die Waschmaschine ist kaputt gegangen und muss repariert werden.

A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

niederländisch

Meaning

relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language

Example

She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.

Sie genießt niederländische Gemälde aus dem 17. Jahrhundert.

A2 adverb, adjective, verb, noun /ˈfɔːrwərd/

forward

vorwärts

Meaning

toward the front; to advance or send ahead; an onward position or direction

Example

The troops moved forward to secure the bridge.

Die Truppen zogen nach vorne, um die Brücke zu sichern.

A2 noun /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

telephone

Telefon

Meaning

a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, typically for communication.

Example

I need to make a telephone call to my friend.

Ich muss einen Anruf bei meinem Freund tätigen.

A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

droge

Meaning

a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance

Example

The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.

Der Arzt verschrieb ein neues Medikament für die Krankheit.

A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

zugeben

Meaning

to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid

Example

He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.

Er musste seinen Fehler dem Lehrer eingestehen.

A2 noun ˌedʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən

education

Bildung

Meaning

The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.

Example

Quality education is key to progress.

Qualitätsbildung ist der Schlüssel zum Fortschritt.

A2 noun /ˈtæk.si kæb/

Taxi cab

taxi

Meaning

A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities

Example

We took a taxi cab to the restaurant.

Wir nahmen ein Taxi zum Restaurant.

A2 verb /ˈdʌbəl/

double

verdoppeln

Meaning

to make twice as much in size, number, or amount

Example

The company hopes to double its profits this year.

Das Unternehmen hofft, seine Gewinne in diesem Jahr zu verdoppeln.

A2 adverb /ˈiːzɪli/

Easily

einfach; mühelos

Meaning

without difficulty; in a simple or effortless manner

Example

She easily solved the math problem in minutes.

Sie löste das Mathematikproblem einfach in wenigen Minuten.

A2 adjective /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

Traditional

traditionell

Meaning

relating to or following long-established customs; conventional

Example

They had a traditional wedding ceremony.

Sie hatten eine traditionelle Hochzeitszeremonie.

A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

soziale Medien

Meaning

Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.

Example

Social media often causes delays.

Soziale Medien verursachen oft Verzögerungen.

A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

rückwärts; in umgekehrter Reihenfolge

Meaning

in the direction that is behind; in reverse order

Example

He counted backwards from ten to one.

Er zählte rückwärts von zehn bis eins.

A2 noun /siːn/

scene

Szene

Meaning

a place or setting of an event or activity, or the part of a play or film

Example

The final scene of the movie was very emotional.

Die letzte Szene des Films war sehr emotional.

A2 verb /hʌɡ/

hug

umarmen

Meaning

to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort

Example

She hugged her friend before leaving for the airport.

Sie umarmte ihre Freundin, bevor sie zum Flughafen ging.