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B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

vergleichend
Meaning
involving comparison between two or more things; relative
Example
The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.
Die Studie zeigte vergleichende Ergebnisse zwischen verschiedenen Lehrmethoden.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

wohltätig; großzügig; gütig
Meaning
generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness
Example
She is known for her charitable work in the community.
Sie ist bekannt für ihre wohltätige Arbeit in der Gemeinde.
B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

Joghurt
Meaning
a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt
Example
She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.
Sie gab frischen Joghurt zum Salat hinzu, um ihm einen säuerlichen Geschmack zu verleihen.
B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

Kondensmilch
Meaning
milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product
Example
The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.
Das Rezept verlangt nach einer Dose Kondensmilch, um das Dessert besonders cremig zu machen.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

Zyklon
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
Der Zyklon verursachte schwere Überschwemmungen an der Küste.
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 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

kleiden
Meaning
to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing
Example
She clothed the baby in warm garments.
Sie kleidete das Baby in warme Kleidung.
B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

Kohlenhydrate
Meaning
Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.
Example
Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.
Vollkornprodukte sind eine großartige Quelle für gesunde Kohlenhydrate.
B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

Grausamkeit; unmenschliche Behandlung; Verhalten, das Schmerz verursacht
Meaning
behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel
Example
The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.
Die Dokumentation deckte die Grausamkeit der industriellen Tierhaltung auf.
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 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

im Gegensatz
Meaning
in an opposite or contrary manner
Example
He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.
Er ist reich, im Gegensatz, sein Bruder kämpft finanziell.
B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

konventionell
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
Viele Landwirte nutzen immer noch konventionelle Anbaumethoden.
B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

Wels
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
Wels wird oft frittiert und mit Reis in der bengalischen Küche serviert.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

kämpfen
Meaning
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
Example
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
Die Regierung ergreift Maßnahmen, um gegen Korruption zu kämpfen.
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 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

konditionell; bedingt
Meaning
dependent on certain conditions; not absolute
Example
The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.
Das Jobangebot ist konditional abhängig vom Bestehen der Hintergrundüberprüfung.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

überzeugend; glaubwürdig; überzeugend; fähig, jemanden dazu zu bringen, etwas zu glauben
Meaning
believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something
Example
His convincing argument won over the entire jury.
Sein überzeugendes Argument hat das ganze Jurymitglied gewonnen.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

Konzession
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
Das Unternehmen machte mehrere Konzessionen während der Verhandlungen.
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 /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

complexity

Komplexität
Meaning
The state of being complex; intricacy.
Example
The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.
Die Komplexität des Problems erforderte ein Expertenteam.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

billig/übermäßig sentimental
Meaning
tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
Example
The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.
Der Film war lustig, aber ein bisschen zu kitschig.
B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

Kongress
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
Der internationale Kongress über den Klimawandel wird nächstes Jahr stattfinden.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

mitfühlend; barmherzig
Meaning
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering
Example
The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.
Die mitfühlende Krankenschwester nahm sich zusätzliche Zeit, um die besorgten Patienten zu trösten.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

verpflichtend
Meaning
Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
Example
Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.
Das Tragen von Sicherheitsgurten ist in den meisten Ländern verpflichtend.
B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

Zivilist
Meaning
a person not in the armed forces or police
Example
The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.
Das Gebiet wurde evakuiert, um die Zivilisten zu schützen.
B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

trösten
Meaning
to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace
Example
She tried to console her friend after the loss.
Sie versuchte, ihre Freundin nach dem Verlust zu trösten.
B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

Lehrplan
Meaning
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.
Example
The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.
Die Schule hat ihren Lehrplan aktualisiert, um mehr digitale Alphabetisierungskurse einzubeziehen.
B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

Katalog
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items
Example
The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.
Die Bibliothek beschloss, alle neuen Bücher digital zu katalogisieren.
B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

Kohlenstoff
Meaning
The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.
Example
Carbon emissions must be controlled.
Kohlenstoffemissionen müssen kontrolliert werden.
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 kjuːz

cues

hinweise
Meaning
Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
Example
Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.
Gesichtsausdrücke geben Hinweise auf die Emotionen einer Person.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

fesselnd
Meaning
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
Example
She gave a compelling speech about climate change.
Sie hielt eine fesselnde Rede über den Klimawandel.
B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

Kohle
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
Die Fabrik verwendet immer noch Kohle als ihre Hauptquelle für Energie.
B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

kritisches Denken
Meaning
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
Example
Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.
Kritisches Denken hilft, informierte Entscheidungen zu treffen.
B2 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Gerichtssaal
Meaning
a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge
Example
The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.
Der Zeuge wurde aufgefordert, im Gerichtssaal auszusagen.
B2 adjective ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv

comprehensive

umfassend
Meaning
Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; complete and thorough.
Example
A comprehensive study enhances understanding.
Eine umfassende Studie fördert das Verständnis.
B2 noun /kəˈlɛstərɒl/

cholesterol

Cholesterin
Meaning
a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems
Example
High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.
Ein hoher Cholesterinspiegel kann das Risiko von Herzkrankheiten erhöhen.
B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

Kadett
Meaning
A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.
Example
The cadet marched proudly in the parade.
Der Kadett marschierte stolz im Umzug.
B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

übermitteln, kommunizieren, transportieren
Meaning
To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.
Example
The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.
Der Lehrer übermittelt die Lektion klar an die Schüler.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

zugeben
Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
Sie gab schließlich zu, dass sie Unrecht hatte.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

entschädigt
Meaning
to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done
Example
The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.
Die Arbeiter wurden für ihre Überstunden entschädigt.
B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

Kolonie
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
Indien war einst eine britische Kolonie.
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

Korrespondent
Meaning
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
Example
The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.
Der ausländische Korrespondent berichtete live aus Paris.
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

zeitgenössisch, modern
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
Sie genießt zeitgenössische Kunstausstellungen.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

vertraulich erzählen
Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.
Er vertraute sich seinem besten Freund an.
B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

Dirigent / Stromleiter
Meaning
a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity
Example
The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.
Der Dirigent schwenkte seinen Taktstock, um das Orchester zu beginnen.
B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

Vorsicht
Meaning
Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.
Example
Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.
Forscher gaben eine Warnung bezüglich des nicht nachhaltigen Fischens heraus.
B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

koordinieren
Meaning
to organize people or things so that they work together effectively
Example
We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.
Wir müssen unsere Bemühungen koordinieren, um das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

zufrieden
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
Sie war zufrieden mit ihrem einfachen Leben.
B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

chronologisch
Meaning
Arranged in the order in which events happened.
Example
The events were listed in chronological order.
Die Ereignisse wurden in chronologischer Reihenfolge aufgelistet.
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

zusammenarbeiten
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
Freiwillige arbeiten oft mit lokalen Organisationen zusammen.
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 /ˈkærəktəraɪz/

characterize

charakterisieren
Meaning
to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something
Example
The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.
Der Autor charakterisiert den Helden als mutig und selbstlos.
B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

entsprechend
Meaning
matching or related to something
Example
The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.
Die entsprechende Seite im Buch erklärt den Prozess im Detail.
B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

Würfel
Meaning
As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.
Example
She put a sugar cube in her tea.
Sie hat einen Würfel Zucker in ihren Tee gelegt.
B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

roh
Meaning
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Example
The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.
Rohöl wird zu Kraftstoff und Chemikalien verarbeitet.
B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

kommissar
Meaning
an official in charge of a particular department or area
Example
The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.
Der Polizeikommissar sprach mit den Medien über den Vorfall.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

wählerisch; sehr selektiv; besonders in Bezug auf das, was einem gefällt oder akzeptiert wird
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts
Example
He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.
Er ist sehr wählerisch bei den Restaurants, in denen er isst.
B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

Kapelle
Meaning
A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.
Example
The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.
Das Paar heiratete in einer kleinen Kapelle auf dem Land.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːrkɪt/

circuit

Kreis / elektrischer Weg
Meaning
A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.
Example
The runners completed the circuit around the park.
Die Läufer haben den Kreis rund um den Park beendet.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

Fracht
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
Das Schiff war mit wertvoller Fracht beladen.
B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

klassifiziert; geheim
Meaning
arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted
Example
The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.
Der Bericht enthält klassifizierte Informationen.
B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

zensieren
Meaning
to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this
Example
The government tried to censor the controversial film.
Die Regierung versuchte, den umstrittenen Film zu zensieren.
B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

bezüglich
Meaning
about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety
Example
There are some reports concerning the new project.
Es gibt einige Berichte bezüglich des neuen Projekts.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

Konnektivität
Meaning
The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.
Example
Improved connectivity boosts economic development.
Verbesserte Konnektivität fördert die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung.
B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

kontaminieren
Meaning
To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
The river was contaminated by industrial waste.
Der Fluss wurde durch industrielle Abfälle kontaminiert.
B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

kubanisch
Meaning
relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture
Example
We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.
Wir haben einen köstlichen kubanischen Kaffee im Café genossen.
B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

Komponente
Meaning
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
Example
The engine is the most important component of the car.
Der Motor ist das wichtigste Bauteil des Autos.
B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

sich unterhalten
Meaning
to have a conversation; to talk together
Example
They conversed about literature for hours.
Sie unterhielten sich stundenlang über Literatur.
B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

nachdenken
Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
Sie saß still, um über ihre Zukunftspläne nachzudenken.
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

kostspielig
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
Ihr Fehler erwies sich als sehr kostspielig für das Unternehmen.
B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

Büroabteil
Meaning
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
Example
She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.
Sie arbeitet in einem Büroabteil mit drei anderen Kollegen.
B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

Katholizismus
Meaning
The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.
Der Katholizismus hat eine lange Geschichte und reiche Traditionen.
B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

Kapsel. Ein kleines lösliches Gehäuse aus Gelatine, das eine Dosis Medizin enthält und im Ganzen geschluckt wird.
Meaning
A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.
Example
Capsules contain controlled environments.
Kapseln enthalten kontrollierte Umgebungen.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

Umwandler
Meaning
a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials
Example
The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.
Der Ingenieur benutzte einen Umwandler, um Wechselstrom in Gleichstrom umzuwandeln.
B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

loben
Meaning
to praise formally or officially
Example
The teacher commended the students for their hard work.
Der Lehrer lobte die Schüler für ihre harte Arbeit.
B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Sammler
Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
Er ist ein Briefmarkensammler mit Tausenden von seltenen Artikeln.
B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

Wettbewerbsfähigkeit
Meaning
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
Example
Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.
Wettbewerbsfähigkeit ist entscheidend für die wirtschaftliche Nachhaltigkeit.
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

Kriterium
Meaning
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
Example
Honesty is an important criterion for this job.
Ehrlichkeit ist ein wichtiges Kriterium für diesen Job.
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

Abschluss
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
Der Abschluss des Projekts wird noch einige Wochen dauern.
B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

Bestandteil / Wähler
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
Der Senator traf sich mit seinen Wählern, um lokale Probleme zu besprechen.
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

Gewissen, Moral, inneres Gefühl
Meaning
an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior
Example
His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.
Sein Gewissen hinderte ihn daran, seinen Eltern über seine Noten zu lügen.
B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

unzählbar
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable
Example
There are countless stars in the sky.
Es gibt unzählbare Sterne am Himmel.
B2 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

zusammenstoßen, kollidieren
Meaning
Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.
Example
The two cars collided at the intersection.
Die beiden Autos kollidierten an der Kreuzung.
B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

Einhaltung
Meaning
The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.
Example
Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.
Schulen erwarten die Einhaltung ihrer Regeln und Richtlinien.
B2 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

rabe
Meaning
a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call
Example
The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.
Der Rabe krächzte laut vom Baumast.
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

kontinuierlich; ununterbrochen; fortlaufend
Meaning
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
Example
The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.
Die Maschine läuft kontinuierlich 24 Stunden.
B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

Verständnis
Meaning
The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.
Example
Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Lesen verbessert den Wortschatz und das Verständnis.
B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

Kohlenstoff-Fußabdruck
Meaning
The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.
Example
Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.
Die Verringerung des Kohlenstoff-Fußabdrucks ist entscheidend für die Bekämpfung des Klimawandels.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

komplementär
Meaning
combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
Example
The two partners have complementary skills.
Die beiden Partner haben komplementäre Fähigkeiten.
B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

Kabeljau
Meaning
A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food
Example
The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.
Der Fischer fing einen großen Kabeljau im Nordatlantik.
B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

hauptsächlich
Meaning
mainly; primarily
Example
The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.
Das Festival wird hauptsächlich von jungen Leuten gefeiert.
B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

einschränken / kontrollieren
Meaning
to restrain, control, or limit something
Example
The government took steps to curb inflation.
Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen, um die Inflation einzudämmen.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

komplementär; lobend; kostenlos angeboten als Höflichkeit
Meaning
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
Example
The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.
Das Hotel bietet kostenloses Frühstück für alle Gäste an.
B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

Kundenbindung
Meaning
The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.
Example
High customer retention increases business sustainability.
Hohe Kundenbindung erhöht die Nachhaltigkeit des Geschäfts.
B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

Christus
Meaning
the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity
Example
Christ is central to Christian faith.
Christus ist zentral für den christlichen Glauben.
B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

Kotelett
Meaning
a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling
Example
She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.
Sie servierte köstliche Hähnchen-Koteletts zum Abendessen.
B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

Ton
Meaning
a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery
Example
The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.
Der Künstler formte den nassen Ton zu einer schönen Vase.
B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

konsolidieren
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, seine Marktposition zu konsolidieren.
B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

bilden
Meaning
To make up, form, or establish something.
Example
These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.
Diese Dokumente stellen die rechtliche Vereinbarung zwischen den beiden Parteien dar.
B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

Höflichkeit; Anstand;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
Er zeigte große Höflichkeit, indem er die Tür für ältere Menschen offen hielt.
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 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

kollektives Handeln
Meaning
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
Example
Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.
Kollektives Handeln ist notwendig, um den Klimawandel zu mildern.
B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

Stau
Meaning
A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.
Example
Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.
Städtische Staus führen zu längeren Reisezeiten.
B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

Konsens
Meaning
A general agreement among all members of a group.
Example
Consensus was reached after long deliberation.
Ein Konsens wurde nach langer Beratung erreicht.
B2 noun /kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

conventional farming

konventionelle Landwirtschaft
Meaning
Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.
Example
Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers.
Die konventionelle Landwirtschaft steigert die Ernteproduktion unter Verwendung von Düngemitteln.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

Komet
Meaning
a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun
Example
Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.
Der Halleysche Komet erscheint alle 76 Jahre am Himmel.
B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

kultivieren
Meaning
to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something
Example
Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.
Landwirte kultivieren Reis auf den Reisfeldern.
B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

katholisch
Meaning
Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.
Sie hat katholische Vorlieben in der Musik und genießt alles, von Jazz bis Oper.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

entschädigen
Meaning
to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance
Example
The company will compensate employees for overtime work.
Die Firma wird den Mitarbeitern Überstundenvergütung zahlen.
B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

Konsum
Meaning
The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.
Example
High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.
Hoher Energieverbrauch führt zu höheren Stromrechnungen.
B2 noun /ˈsel.ər.i/

Celery

Sellerie
Meaning
a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked
Example
I added chopped celery to the soup for extra flavor.
Ich habe gehackte Sellerie zur Suppe für zusätzlichen Geschmack hinzugefügt.
B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

zusammenarbeit
Meaning
The action of working with someone to produce or create something
Example
International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.
Internationale Zusammenarbeit ist notwendig, um gegen die Verschmutzung zu kämpfen.
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 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

Kommission
Meaning
An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.
Example
The commission recommends constitutional reforms.
Die Kommission empfiehlt verfassungsrechtliche Reformen.
B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

Genehmigung / Erlaubnis
Meaning
official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects
Example
The pilot received clearance to land the plane.
Der Pilot erhielt die Genehmigung, das Flugzeug zu landen.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

Vertraulichkeit
Meaning
The state of keeping or being kept secret or private
Example
Confidentiality is crucial in data security.
Vertraulichkeit ist entscheidend für die Datensicherheit.
B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

rau, grob
Meaning
Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.
Example
The fabric felt coarse to the touch.
Der Stoff fühlte sich rau an.
B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

lobenswert
Meaning
deserving praise or approval
Example
Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.
Ihr Engagement für das Projekt war wirklich lobenswert.
B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

kanone
Meaning
large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells
Example
The castle was defended by several large cannons.
Das Schloss wurde von mehreren großen Kanonen verteidigt.
B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

Kokain (eine Droge)
Meaning
a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves
Example
He was arrested for possessing cocaine.
Er wurde wegen des Besitzes von Kokain verhaftet.