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B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

Entschädigung; Vergütung
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
Das Unternehmen leistete den im Unfall verletzten Arbeitern finanzielle Entschädigung.
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

Überlegenheit
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
Seine Überlegenheit in Mathematik war anhand seiner Testergebnisse offensichtlich.
B2 adverb /əˈfɪʃəli/

officially

offiziell
Meaning
in a formal or authorized way
Example
The building was officially opened by the mayor.
Das Gebäude wurde offiziell vom Bürgermeister eröffnet.
B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

aussetzen
Meaning
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
Example
The company decided to suspend his membership.
Das Unternehmen entschied sich, seine Mitgliedschaft auszusetzen.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

Sozialist
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
Er ist ein bekannter sozialistischer Schriftsteller.
B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

zerquetschen
Meaning
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
Example
She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
Sie hat das Insekt versehentlich mit ihrem Schuh zerquetscht.
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 /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

Renovierung; Restaurierung
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
Das alte Haus wurde im letzten Jahr einer vollständigen Renovierung unterzogen.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

Störung
Meaning
A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.
Example
The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.
Die Proteste endeten in einer Störung, als die Menge gewalttätig wurde.
B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Entlein
Meaning
a young duck
Example
The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.
Die Mutterente führte ihre Entchen zum Teich.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwaɪz/

unwise

unklug
Meaning
Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.
Example
It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company.
Es wäre unklug, dein ganzes Geld in eine einzige Firma zu investieren.
B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

philosophisch
Meaning
relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.
Sie behielt während der Krise eine ruhige und philosophische Haltung bei.
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

Abkürzung
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA ist eine Abkürzung für National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

Pendeln
Meaning
Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.
Example
He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.
Er pendelt jeden Tag zwei Stunden, um sein Büro zu erreichen.
B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

Geschwister
Meaning
A brother or sister.
Example
She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
Sie hat drei Geschwister, zwei Brüder und eine Schwester.
B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

Kranich
Meaning
a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects
Example
The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.
Der anmutige Kranich stand reglos am Rand des Wassers.
B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

Fortsetzung
Meaning
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Example
The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.
Die Fortsetzung des Films war noch erfolgreicher als das Original.
B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

umrühren
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
Sie rührte die Suppe um, um sicherzustellen, dass sie nicht anbrennt.
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

durchbruch
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
Der Durchbruch öffnet Türen für neue Technologien.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

Lauch
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
Die Suppe wurde mit Kartoffeln und Lauch gemacht.
B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

Tempo, Rhythmus
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
Die Band spielte das Lied in einem schnelleren Tempo als gewöhnlich.
B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

Behinderung
Meaning
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
Example
Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.
Trotz seiner körperlichen Behinderung wurde er ein erfolgreicher Athlet im Rollstuhlracing.
B2 noun /ˈwɒr.i.ər/

Warrior

Krieger; tapferer oder erfahrener Kämpfer
Meaning
a person who fights in battles; a brave or experienced fighter
Example
The brave warrior defended his village from the invaders.
Der tapfere Krieger verteidigte sein Dorf vor den Eindringlingen.
B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

chaos; totale unordnung; verwirrung
Meaning
complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order
Example
The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.
Das erdbeben verursachte chaos in der stadt, als gebäude einstürzten und die menschen in panik gerieten.
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

Saxophon
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
Der Jazzmusiker spielte ein wunderschönes Solo auf seinem Saxophon.
B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

Bienenstock; ein Ort voller Aktivität
Meaning
a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity
Example
The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.
Der Garten summte vor Aktivität, während die Bienen hin und her flogen von ihrem Bienenstock.
B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

anpassen
Meaning
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
Example
We need to tweak the design slightly.
Wir müssen das Design leicht anpassen.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

biologisch
Meaning
relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
Example
She is studying biological sciences at university.
Sie studiert biologische Wissenschaften an der Universität.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

verantwortlich; verpflichtet;
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
Das Unternehmen ist für Schäden verantwortlich, die durch seine fehlerhaften Produkte verursacht wurden.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

unangemessen; inkorrekt; ungeeignet
Meaning
inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable
Example
It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.
Es wäre unangemessen, in einer Geschäftssitzung persönliche Angelegenheiten zu besprechen.
B2 noun draʊt

drought

Dürre
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
Dürre beeinträchtigt das Wachstum der Ernte erheblich.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

journalismus
Meaning
the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media
Example
He studied journalism to become a news reporter.
Er studierte Journalismus, um Nachrichtensprecher zu werden.
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

Unhöflichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
Seine Unhöflichkeit schockierte alle auf der Dinnerparty.
B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

überschuss; excess
Meaning
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
Example
The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.
Das überschüssige Essen von der Party wurde an das lokale Heim gespendet.
B2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/

execution

Ausführung, Umsetzung
Meaning
the act of carrying out a plan, order, or legal sentence
Example
The success of a project depends on its proper execution.
Der Erfolg eines Projekts hängt von seiner richtigen Ausführung ab.
B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

Nordwest
Meaning
the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction
Example
Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.
Seattle liegt im Nordwesten der Vereinigten Staaten.
B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Rampenlicht
Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
Der Sänger stand stolz im Rampenlicht.
B2 noun /ˈdʒel.i fɪʃ/

Jelly fish

Qualle
Meaning
a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles
Example
The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body.
Die Qualle schwebte anmutig durch das Wasser mit ihrem durchsichtigen Körper.
B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

bewaffneter Konflikt
Meaning
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
Example
Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.
Bewaffneter Konflikt führte zu weit verbreiteter Zerstörung.
B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

aufhellen
Meaning
to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier
Example
A few kind words can brighten someone's day.
Ein paar freundliche Worte können jemandem den Tag aufhellen.
B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

tragödie; katastrophe
Meaning
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending
Example
The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.
Das Erdbeben war eine Tragödie, die Tausende von Familien betroffen hat.
B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

neu organisieren
Meaning
to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order
Example
The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.
Der Manager entschied sich, die Teamstruktur neu zu organisieren.
B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

Müll
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
Der Park war nach dem Festival voller Müll.
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

Hunger
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
Viele Menschen starben während der Hungersnot an Hungertod.
B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

vorgeschlagen
Meaning
suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion
Example
The proposed changes will improve the system.
Die vorgeschlagenen Änderungen werden das System verbessern.
B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

Wespe
Meaning
a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting
Example
The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.
Die Wespe stach mich, als ich ihr Nest störte.
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

Rechtfertigung
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
Es gibt keine Rechtfertigung für so ein unhöfliches Verhalten.
B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

passiv; (Grammatik) Passivform
Meaning
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
Example
Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.
Anstatt die Kontrolle zu übernehmen, blieb er während des Treffens passiv.
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

gegenseitig
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
Sie haben gegenseitigen Respekt füreinander.
B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

Ernsthaftigkeit; Bedeutung
Meaning
the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
Example
The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.
Die Ernsthaftigkeit der Situation wurde klar, als der Arzt sprach.
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 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

vergrößern
Meaning
to make something bigger or increase in size
Example
They decided to enlarge their house.
Sie entschieden sich, ihr Haus zu vergrößern.
B2 verb /vaʊ/

vow

ein Gelübde ablegen
Meaning
to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly
Example
They vowed to love each other forever.
Sie legten das Gelübde ab, sich für immer zu lieben.
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

Wohlwender
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
Viele Wohlwender kamen, um ihr zum Abschluss zu gratulieren.
B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

Forelle
Meaning
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
Example
Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.
Regenbogenforelle ist bei Sportanglern zum Angeln sehr beliebt.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/

hydrogen

Wasserstoff
Meaning
a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas that is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe
Example
Hydrogen is used as a clean fuel in many energy systems.
Wasserstoff wird in vielen Energiesystemen als sauberer Brennstoff verwendet.
B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

nachdenklich; besinnlich; in der Lage, Licht oder Bilder zu reflektieren
Meaning
thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images
Example
After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.
Nach dem Treffen war er in einer nachdenklichen Stimmung.
B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

Inventar
Meaning
A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.
Example
The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.
Der Ladenbesitzer hat das Inventar überprüft, bevor er den Laden öffnete.
B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

perspektive
Meaning
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects
Example
From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.
Aus seiner Perspektive war die Entscheidung völlig falsch.
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

Anschuldigung
Meaning
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Example
The allegation against him was proven false.
Die Anschuldigung gegen ihn wurde als falsch erwiesen.
B2 noun ˈven.tʃərz

ventures

Unternehmen
Meaning
Business enterprises or undertakings, especially risky ones.
Example
Luxury ventures in space attract wealthy clients.
Luxus-Ventures im Weltraum ziehen wohlhabende Kunden an.
B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

richtlinien
Meaning
Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something
Example
Guidelines for AI usage are essential.
Richtlinien für die Nutzung von KI sind unerlässlich.
B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

Waren
Meaning
Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
Example
The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.
Die Preise von Waren wie Öl und Gold schwanken häufig.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

Verwalter
Meaning
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
Example
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.
Der Verwalter besuchte die Klassenräume, um den Fortschritt zu überprüfen.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

Motherhood

Mutterschaft
Meaning
the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother
Example
She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.
Sie nahm die Freuden und Herausforderungen der Mutterschaft an.
B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

differenzieren
Meaning
To recognize or make a distinction between things.
Example
It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.
Es ist wichtig, zwischen Fakten und Meinungen zu differenzieren.
B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

herumreden oder umherwandern
Meaning
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
Example
He rambled on about his childhood for hours.
Er redete stundenlang über seine Kindheit.
B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

Leugnung
Meaning
the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something
Example
His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.
Seine Leugnung der Beteiligung an dem Skandal wurde mit Skepsis aufgenommen.
B2 verb /əˈkɒmədeɪt/

accommodate

unterbringen
Meaning
To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.
Example
The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.
Das Hotel kann bis zu 200 Gäste unterbringen.
B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

mittelschicht
Meaning
The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.
Example
The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.
Die Mittelschicht war von der Entscheidung stark betroffen.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

Beendigung
Meaning
the act of ending something or the state of being ended
Example
The termination of the contract caused financial loss.
Die Beendigung des Vertrags führte zu finanziellen Verlusten.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

Volkszählung
Meaning
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
Example
The government conducted a census to update demographic data.
Die Regierung führte eine Volkszählung durch, um die demografischen Daten zu aktualisieren.
B2 verb /slæp/

slap

ohrfeigen
Meaning
to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply
Example
She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.
Sie war so wütend, dass sie ihm ins Gesicht schlug.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

Posture

Glück
Meaning
the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach
Example
Good posture is important for preventing back pain.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

Vorsichtsmaßnahme
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
Zur Vorsicht sollten wir zusätzliches Wasser auf die Wanderung mitbringen.
B2 noun ˈtraɪəmf

triumph

Triumph
Meaning
A great victory or achievement.
Example
The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs.
Der Roman gilt als eines der größten Triumphe von Dickens.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

vertraulich; privat; dazu bestimmt, geheim gehalten zu werden
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
Bitte halten Sie diese Informationen vertraulich.
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

giftig; toxisch; tödlich
Meaning
containing poison; toxic; deadly
Example
The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.
Die Schlange ist sehr giftig und gefährlich.
B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

Glück
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

umleiten
Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
Die Polizei leitete den Verkehr auf eine Nebenstraße um.
B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

Fähigkeit, Fakultät
Meaning
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
Example
She has a remarkable faculty for languages.
Sie hat eine bemerkenswerte Fähigkeit für Sprachen.
B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

getränk
Meaning
a drink, especially one other than water
Example
Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?
Möchten Sie ein heißes oder kaltes Getränk zu Ihrer Mahlzeit?
B2 verb /ˈvælɪdeɪt/

validate

validieren
Meaning
To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.
Example
The scientist worked hard to validate the experiment's results.
Der Wissenschaftler hat hart gearbeitet, um die Ergebnisse des Experiments zu validieren.
B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

Archäologie
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures
Example
She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
Sie entschied sich, Archäologie zu studieren, um mehr über alte Zivilisationen zu erfahren.
B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

Lebenslauf
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
Bitte reichen Sie Ihren Lebenslauf zusammen mit der Bewerbung ein.
B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

patrouillieren
Meaning
to move around an area to watch or guard it
Example
The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.
Die Polizei patrouilliert nachts auf den Straßen, um die Sicherheit zu gewährleisten.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

Rundfunkanbieter
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
Der Rundfunkanbieter sendete das Spiel live an Millionen von Zuschauern.
B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

Opfer; Verletzter; Verlust
Meaning
a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
Example
The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.
Das Krankenhaus behandelte viele Opfer des Autounfalls.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

entgegengesetzt; gegensätzlich;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
Im Gegensatz zu der weit verbreiteten Meinung können Katzen sehr gesellige Tiere sein.
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

männliche biene
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
Die Drohnen sammeln keinen Honig wie die Arbeiterbienen.
B2 verb /ɡrænt/

grant

gewähren
Meaning
to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree
Example
The university granted him a scholarship.
Die Universität gewährte ihm ein Stipendium.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

unabsichtlich; versehentlich
Meaning
not done on purpose; accidental
Example
The damage to the car was unintentional.
Der Schaden am Auto war unbeabsichtigt.
B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

verwalten
Meaning
to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment
Example
The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.
Die Krankenschwester wird den Impfstoff allen Patienten verabreichen.
B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

ohne Pause; ununterbrochen
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
Der Zug reiste non-stop von London nach Paris.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

imaginär; fiktiv; nicht real
Meaning
existing only in imagination; not real; fictional
Example
The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.
Das Kind hatte einen imaginären Freund, mit dem es jeden Tag sprach.
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

streben
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
Sie strebt danach, die beste Schülerin in ihrer Klasse zu sein.
B2 noun /ɡriːd/

Greed

Gier
Meaning
intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food
Example
His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions.
Seine Gier nach Geld führte dazu, dass er unethische Geschäftsentscheidungen traf.
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 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːrt/

unhurt

unversehrt
Meaning
Not injured or harmed.
Example
She walked away from the accident unhurt.
Sie ging unversehrt aus dem Unfall hervor.
B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

erträglich; zumutbar; nicht zu unangenehm oder schmerzhaft
Meaning
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
Example
The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.
Der Schmerz wurde erträglich, nachdem er das Medikament genommen hatte.
B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

sauer
Meaning
a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste
Example
Lemons contain citric acid.
Zitronen enthalten Zitronensäure.
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 /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

Textur
Meaning
the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance
Example
The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.
Der Stoff hat eine weiche und glatte Textur.
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 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

rational; vernünftig; logisch
Meaning
based on reason and logic; sensible and practical
Example
She made a rational decision based on the available facts.
Sie traf eine rationale Entscheidung basierend auf den verfügbaren Fakten.
B2 noun ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz

allegations

Anschuldigungen
Meaning
Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.
Example
The allegations were investigated by an international body.
Die Anschuldigungen wurden von einer internationalen Organisation untersucht.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

funktional
Meaning
designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative
Example
The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.
Das Design des Stuhls ist einfach, aber sehr funktional.
B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

applaus
Meaning
the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment
Example
The actor received loud applause after his performance.
Der Schauspieler erhielt nach seiner Aufführung einen lauten Applaus.
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; 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 /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

Kommentator
Meaning
a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio
Example
The commentator described the football match in detail.
Der Kommentator beschrieb das Fußballspiel im Detail.
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

Spezialität
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
Seine Spezialität ist die italienische Küche.
B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

Anker
Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
Das Schiff warf sein Anker im Hafen aus.
B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

ausatmen
Meaning
to breathe out air from the lungs
Example
She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.
Sie atmete langsam aus, nachdem sie den Atem angehalten hatte.
B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

angesehen
Meaning
well known or famous; written down or observed
Example
He is a noted author in the field of history.
Er ist ein angesehener Autor im Bereich der Geschichte.
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

Rahmen
Meaning
An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
Example
A strong framework is vital for governance.
Ein starker Rahmen ist entscheidend für die Governance.
B2 noun

Kitchen garden

Küchengarten; Garten in der Nähe der Küche
B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

Vororte der Stadt
Meaning
The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.
Example
They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.
Sie zogen in die Vororte der Stadt für ein ruhigeres Leben.
B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

Kalb
Meaning
a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals
Example
The calf stayed close to its mother.
Das Kalb blieb in der Nähe seiner Mutter.
B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

Niedergang; Fall; Ruin
Meaning
a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss
Example
His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.
Seine Arroganz und sein Stolz führten zu seinem endgültigen Fall im Geschäft.
B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

vergehen
Meaning
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
Example
Many soldiers perished in the war.
Viele Soldaten sind im Krieg gefallen.