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B2 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

kollabieren
Meaning
to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely
Example
The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
Das alte Gebäude kollabierte nach dem Erdbeben.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

Einzahlung, Kaution
Meaning
to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
Example
She deposited $500 into her savings account.
Sie hat 500 Dollar auf ihr Sparkonto eingezahlt.
B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

tribal
Meaning
relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people
Example
The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.
Die tribale Gemeinschaft hat ihre Kultur über Jahrhunderte bewahrt.
B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

Schäler
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
Verwenden Sie einen Schäler, um die Kartoffelschale zu entfernen.
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 /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

Roller
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
Sie fährt jeden Tag mit dem Roller zur Arbeit.
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 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

Geständnis
Meaning
a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong
Example
The suspect made a full confession to the police.
Der Verdächtige legte der Polizei ein vollständiges Geständnis ab.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

Seemann
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
Der erfahrene Seemann navigierte das Schiff durch den Sturm.
B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

Gehirnerschütterung
Meaning
A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.
Example
He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.
Er erlitt eine Gehirnerschütterung, nachdem er vom Fahrrad gefallen war.
B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

Zerstörung; Wrack;
Meaning
the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Example
The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.
Das Autowrack blockierte die Autobahn stundenlang.
B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

irakisch
Meaning
relating to Iraq or its people
Example
The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
Die irakische Kultur ist reich und vielfältig.
B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

Glied
Meaning
an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree
Example
He broke a limb while climbing the tree.
Er brach ein Glied, als er den Baum hinaufkletterte.
B2 noun /dæm/

Dam

Damm; Stausee;
Meaning
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal
Example
The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.
Das massive Damm liefert Strom und kontrolliert Überschwemmungen in der Region.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

oberflächlich; seicht; Mangel an tieferem Wissen
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
Das seichte Wasser ist perfekt für Kinder zum Spielen.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

begreifen, schwanger werden
Meaning
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
Example
It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.
Es ist schwer vorzustellen, wie eine solche Idee erfolgreich sein könnte.
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

schwächen
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
Die Krankheit schwächte sein Immunsystem erheblich.
B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

verschlechtern
Meaning
To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.
Example
Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.
Mangelnde Bildung kann die Armutsniveaus verschlechtern.
B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

Ablenkung
Meaning
Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.
Example
Distraction during study time can hinder learning.
Ablenkung während der Lernzeit kann das Lernen behindern.
B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

vorsichtig sein
Meaning
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
Example
Beware of the dog near the gate.
Sei vorsichtig mit dem Hund in der Nähe des Tores.
B2 noun /luːp/

Loop

Schleife, Ring
Meaning
a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
Example
The string formed a neat loop around the package.
Der Faden bildete eine saubere Schleife um das Paket.
B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

Hauptquartier
Meaning
The main office or center of operations of an organization.
Example
The company’s headquarters is located in New York.
Das Hauptquartier des Unternehmens befindet sich in New York.
B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

konservativ
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
Er hat konservative Ansichten über Familie und Gesellschaft.
B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

gehorsam
Meaning
compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority
Example
Children should show obedience to their parents.
Kinder sollten ihren Eltern Gehorsam zeigen.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

Berater
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor
Example
She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.
Sie sprach mit einem Berater über ihre Karriere.
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

Monarchie
Meaning
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.
Example
The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.
Die Monarchie wurde während der Revolution abgeschafft.
B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

glaubwürdig oder wahrscheinlich
Meaning
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.
Example
His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.
Seine Entschuldigung schien plausibel, aber ich hatte meine Zweifel.
B2 adjective ˈwaɪdspred

widespread

weit verbreitet
Meaning
Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
Example
The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.
Die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels sind weltweit weit verbreitet.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

Axt
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter
Example
The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.
Der Holzfäller schwang die Axt, um den Baum zu fällen.
B2 noun /θret/

Threat

Bedrohung
Meaning
a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger
Example
The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.
Der Sturm stellt eine ernsthafte Bedrohung für Küstengebiete dar.
B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

lösen, stoppen
Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
Der Trainer zeigte den Spielern, wie man richtig tackelt.
B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

wund
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
Nach dem langen Lauf waren meine Beine wund.
B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

Glück
Meaning
to hold on tightly to someone or something
Example
The child clung to his mother in fear.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

Viehzucht
Meaning
The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.
Example
Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.
Viehzucht spielt eine entscheidende Rolle in der Ernährungssicherheit.
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 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

gelegentlich; auf entspannte und informelle Weise
Meaning
in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation
Example
He casually mentioned that he was leaving.
Er erwähnte es beiläufig, dass er ging.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

reservieren
Meaning
to keep something for future use; to book in advance
Example
I want to reserve a table for dinner.
Ich möchte einen Tisch für das Abendessen reservieren.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

Heimweh; Sehnsucht nach Zuhause
Meaning
experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home
Example
After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.
Nach drei Monaten Studium im Ausland fühlte Maria sich immer mehr heimwehkrank nach ihrer Familie.
B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

nämlich; spezifisch;
Meaning
that is to say; specifically; to be precise
Example
Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.
Drei Städte, nämlich Paris, London und Rom, wurden besucht.
B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

Prämisse / Gebäude
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
Sein Argument basierte auf einer falschen Prämisse.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

untergraben
Meaning
to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
Example
Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.
Ständige Kritik kann das Selbstvertrauen eines Kindes untergraben.
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

moschee
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
Sie versammelten sich in der Moschee zum Freitagsgebet.
B2 adjective /ˈles.ər/

Lesser

geringer
Meaning
smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior
Example
He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.
Er wählte das geringere von zwei Übeln, als er seine Entscheidung traf.
B2 noun /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

Rache
Meaning
the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
Example
She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.
Sie suchte Rache gegen diejenigen, die ihr Vertrauen verraten hatten.
B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

Annahmen
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
Seine Annahmen über das Projekt waren völlig falsch.
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

Schnabel
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
Der Adler hat einen scharfen Schnabel zum Zerreißen von Fleisch.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

lösen
Meaning
to solve a problem; to decide firmly
Example
The manager resolves the conflict between employees.
Der Manager löst den Konflikt zwischen den Mitarbeitern.
B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

Unterkunft; Quartiere; Militärunterkunft
Meaning
living accommodation; lodgings; military housing
Example
The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.
Die Soldaten kehrten nach ihrem Training in ihre Quartiere zurück.
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

gründliche Untersuchung
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
Das neue Gesetz steht unter gründlicher Untersuchung durch das Gesetzgebungsorgan.
B2 noun /ɪˈsteɪt/

estate

Anwesen
Meaning
A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.
Example
The family owned a large estate in the countryside.
Die Familie besass ein grosses Anwesen auf dem Land.
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

aufrichtigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
Seine Aufrichtigkeit beim Entschuldigen war für alle offensichtlich.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

Pipeline
Meaning
a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported
Example
The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.
Das Unternehmen baut eine neue Pipeline, um Erdgas zu transportieren.
B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

Bewunderung
Meaning
a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something
Example
She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.
Sie empfand große Bewunderung für ihren Lehrer.
B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

grüne Energie
Meaning
Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.
Example
Green energy reduces environmental harm.
Grüne Energie reduziert den Umweltschaden.
B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

schlitz
Meaning
a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed
Example
Insert the card into the slot to open the door.
Stecken Sie die Karte in den Schlitz, um die Tür zu öffnen.
B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

Flüssigkeit
Meaning
The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.
Example
She speaks English with remarkable fluency.
Sie spricht Englisch mit bemerkenswerter Flüssigkeit.
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 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

bösartig; grausam; wild
Meaning
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
Example
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.
Der bösartige Hund griff jeden an, der sich seinem Territorium näherte.
B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

Kreuzung
Meaning
a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path
Example
The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.
Die Kreuzung der Main Street und der 5th Avenue ist immer befahren.
B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

Newsletter
Meaning
a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization
Example
The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.
Das Unternehmen sendet seinen Mitarbeitern wöchentlich einen Newsletter.
B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

einschränken
Meaning
to hold back or control; to limit or restrict
Example
Please restrain your dog.
Bitte kontrollieren Sie Ihren Hund.
B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

zusammenstellen
Meaning
to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
Example
She compiled the research data into a detailed report.
Sie sammelte die Forschungsdaten in einem detaillierten Bericht.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊz/

impose

auferlegen
Meaning
to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority
Example
The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.
Die Regierung hat neue Steuern auf Luxusgüter auferlegt.
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

Vorwand, Schein
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
Seine Freundlichkeit war nur ein Vorwand, um Vertrauen zu gewinnen.
B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

verurteilen
Meaning
To express complete disapproval of; to censure.
Example
The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.
Die Führer verurteilten die Taten als unmenschlich.
B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

verfügbarkeit
Meaning
the state of being able to be used or obtained
Example
The availability of clean water is crucial for health.
Die Verfügbarkeit von sauberem Wasser ist entscheidend für die Gesundheit.
B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

durchhalten
Meaning
to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
Example
She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.
Sie entschied sich, in ihren Bemühungen, Französisch zu lernen, durchzuhalten.
B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

erfahrener Mensch / ehemaliger Soldat
Meaning
a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces
Example
He is a veteran of the software industry.
Er ist ein Veteran der Softwareindustrie.
B2 noun /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/

Zigzag

ein Weg oder eine Linie mit abrupten abwechselnden Rechts- und Linkskurven; ein Muster scharfer Kurven
Meaning
a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns; a pattern of sharp turns
Example
The road follows a zigzag pattern up the mountain.
Die Straße folgt einem Zickzack-Muster den Berg hinauf.
B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

Reißverschluss
Meaning
A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.
Example
Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.
Reißverschlüsse werden verwendet, um die Öffnung der Jacke zu verschließen.
B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

ultimativ; abschließend; letzter
Meaning
being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last
Example
This is the ultimate test of your skills.
Dies ist der ultimative Test deiner Fähigkeiten.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

angewidert
Meaning
feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion
Example
She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.
Sie war angewidert von der Art, wie er die Tiere behandelte.
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 /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

Vorurteil
Meaning
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Example
We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.
Wir müssen gegen Vorurteile und Diskriminierung in unserer Gesellschaft kämpfen.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli/

unwillingly

widerwillig
Meaning
in a way that shows reluctance or lack of desire; not willingly
Example
She unwillingly agreed to attend the meeting.
Sie stimmte widerwillig zu, an dem Treffen teilzunehmen.
B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

sprachlos
Meaning
Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.
Example
She was speechless when she received the award.
Sie war sprachlos, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

carbohydrate

Kohlenhydrat
Meaning
a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar
Example
Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.
Reis und Kartoffeln sind reich an Kohlenhydraten.
B2 noun /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

Flusspferd
Meaning
a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa
Example
The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.
Das Flusspferd verbringt den Großteil des Tages im Wasser.
B2 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

Kündigung, Ablehnung
Meaning
the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant
Example
His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.
Seine ungerechte Kündigung führte zu einer Klage gegen das Unternehmen.
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 noun /ˈlɒtəri/

lottery

lotterie
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.
Example
He won a car in the national lottery.
Er gewann ein Auto in der nationalen Lotterie.
B2 adverb /hɪˈstɒrɪkli/

historically

historisch
Meaning
in a way that relates to history or past events
Example
Historically, this city was a major trade center.
Historisch gesehen war diese Stadt ein wichtiger Handelsplatz.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

Mangel; Defizit; Fehler
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
Trotz seiner vielen Talente hat er einige Mängel.
B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

administrativ
Meaning
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.
Example
Administrative reforms improve efficiency.
Verwaltungsreformen verbessern die Effizienz.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

institutionell
Meaning
Relating to an organization or established practice.
Example
The government made several institutional reforms in education.
Die Regierung hat mehrere institutionelle Reformen im Bildungswesen durchgeführt.
B2 noun /piːk/

Peak

Gipfel
Meaning
the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity
Example
The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.
Die Bergsteiger erreichten den Gipfel des Mount Everest.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/

Unbreakable

nicht zerbrechlich oder beschädigt werden können; sehr stark und langlebig
Meaning
not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable
Example
Their friendship formed an unbreakable bond.
Ihre Freundschaft bildete ein unzerbrechliches Band.
B2 noun ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

quality sleep

Qualitätsschlaf
Meaning
Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being
Example
Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.
Qualitätsschlaf verbessert die kognitive Funktion und die allgemeine Gesundheit.
B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

schwarze Schlange
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
Die schwarze Schlange kroch durch das Gras.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

ausgezeichnet; geehrt; berühmt; mit einer würdevollen Erscheinung oder Haltung
Meaning
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
Example
He is a distinguished professor at the university.
Er ist ein ausgezeichneter Professor an der Universität.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

Radar
Meaning
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves
Example
The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.
Das Radar erkannte ein unbekanntes Flugzeug, das sich der Basis näherte.
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 /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

Säugetier
Meaning
A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.
Example
The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.
Der Wal ist das größte Säugetier der Erde.
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, noun /ɪnˈdevər/

endeavour

bemühen
Meaning
To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort
Example
She endeavoured to finish the project on time.
Sie bemühte sich, das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

Requisit
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
Der Schauspieler hat sein Requisit auf der Bühne vergessen.
B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

erinnern
Meaning
to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind
Example
I can't recall the last time we met.
Ich kann mich nicht an das letzte Mal erinnern, als wir uns getroffen haben.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

geneigt
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
Er ist geneigt, den Bedürftigen zu helfen.
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

Ablehnung
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
Ihre Ablehnung des Angebots überraschte alle.
B2 adverb /ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/

Virtually

praktisch; fast;
Meaning
nearly; almost; in effect though not in name
Example
The building was virtually destroyed in the earthquake.
Das Gebäude wurde beim Erdbeben praktisch zerstört.
B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

rasseln; Rassel
Meaning
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
Example
The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.
Das lockere Fenster begann im starken Wind zu rasseln.
B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

Geflügel
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
Der Bauer züchtete Geflügel in seinem Garten für frische Eier und Fleisch.
B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

Bandbreite
Meaning
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Example
Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.
Die Erhöhung der Bandbreite verbessert die Internetgeschwindigkeit.
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

basilikum
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
Die Pasta-Sauce war mit frischem Basilikum gewürzt.
B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

geehrt
Meaning
treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged
Example
She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.
Sie fühlte sich geehrt, den Preis zu erhalten.
B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

nahrhaft
Meaning
containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing
Example
Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.
Der Verzehr nahrhafter Nahrung hilft, die Gesundheit zu erhalten.
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 ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

Huldigung
Meaning
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
Example
They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.
Sie zollten den tapferen Freiheitskämpfern Tribut.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Diplomatie
Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
Effektive Diplomatie half dabei, den Konflikt zu vermeiden.
B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

Selbstgenügsamkeit
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
Selbstgenügsamkeit hilft, Vertrauen aufzubauen.
B2 verb /swel/

swell

schwellen
Meaning
to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size
Example
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
Ihr Knöchel begann nach der Verletzung zu schwellen.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

Philosoph
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
Sokrates war ein berühmter Philosoph im antiken Griechenland.
B2 verb /piːp/

peep

linsen
Meaning
to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound
Example
The child tried to peep through the keyhole.
Das Kind versuchte, durch das Schlüsselloch zu schielen.
B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

Siedler
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
Die Siedler kamen in die neue Stadt und begannen, Häuser zu bauen.
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.moʊst/

Utmost

höchste; äußerste
Meaning
greatest; most extreme; maximum possible
Example
She showed utmost care while handling the fragile items.
Sie zeigte größte Sorgfalt beim Umgang mit den zerbrechlichen Gegenständen.
B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enroll

anmelden
Meaning
to officially join or register in a school, course, or organization
Example
He decided to enroll in a computer programming course.
Er entschied sich, sich für einen Computerprogrammierkurs anzumelden.
B2 noun ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz

virtual classrooms

virtuelle Klassenräume
Meaning
An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.
Example
Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide.
Virtuelle Klassenräume ermöglichen das Fernlernen für Schüler weltweit.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

Debüt
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
Der junge Schauspieler gab sein Debüt auf der großen Bühne.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɑːs.weər/

Glass-ware

Glaswaren
Meaning
objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects
Example
The wedding registry included fine glassware.
Das Hochzeitsregister enthielt feine Glaswaren.
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

rote Bete
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
Geröstete rote Bete mit Ziegenkäse macht einen köstlichen Salat.
B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

Kerosin
Meaning
a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems
Example
The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.
Die alte Lampe brannte Kerosin, um Licht während Stromausfällen bereitzustellen.