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 /əˈlɪmpɪks/

olympics

Olympische Spiele

Meaning

an international sports competition held every four years with athletes from many countries

Example

The Olympics bring athletes from all over the world together.

Die Olympischen Spiele bringen Athleten aus der ganzen Welt zusammen.

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 noun /fluː/

flu

Grippe

Meaning

a contagious viral illness causing fever, aches, and respiratory symptoms; influenza

Example

She stayed home because she had the flu.

Sie blieb zu Hause, weil sie die Grippe hatte.

A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

kleine Schüssel

Meaning

a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids

Example

She served the soup in a small bowl.

Sie servierte die Suppe in einer kleinen Schüssel.

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 adverb /ˈhæpɪli/

happily

glücklich

Meaning

in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction

Example

The children played happily in the garden.

Die Kinder spielten glücklich im Garten.

A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

Burg; Schloss;

Meaning

a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress

Example

The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.

Die mittelalterliche Burg stand majestätisch auf dem Gipfel des Hügels.

A2 noun /fæt/

Fat

Fett

Meaning

a natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies; lipid used in cooking

Example

Too much fat in your diet can be unhealthy.

Zu viel Fett in deiner Ernährung kann ungesund sein.

A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

fast; fast;

Meaning

almost; not quite; very close to

Example

I nearly missed the bus this morning.

Ich habe den Bus heute Morgen fast verpasst.

A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

männlich

Meaning

a man or boy; relating to men or boys

Example

The school has more male teachers than female teachers.

Die Schule hat mehr männliche Lehrer als weibliche Lehrer.

A2 adjective/noun /ˈɪndiən/

indian

indisch

Meaning

Relating to India, its people, or their culture.

Example

She loves Indian food, especially biryani.

Sie liebt indisches Essen, besonders Biryani.

A2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ.ə.bəl/

Enjoyable

angenehm; erfreulich

Meaning

pleasant; giving satisfaction or pleasure

Example

The movie was very enjoyable and made everyone laugh.

Der Film war sehr angenehm und brachte alle zum Lachen.

A2 adjective /taɪt/

tight

eng

Meaning

firmly held in place, not loose or slack

Example

The knot was too tight to untie.

Der Knoten war zu eng, um ihn zu lösen.

A2 noun /fæn/

Fan

Fan; Anhänger; Ventilator

Meaning

a person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular person or thing; a device for creating air current

Example

She is a huge fan of classical music and attends every concert in the city.

Sie ist ein großer Fan klassischer Musik und besucht jedes Konzert in der Stadt.

A2 noun /haɪt/

height

höhe

Meaning

the measurement of someone or something from base to top

Example

The height of the tower impressed the visitors.

Die Höhe des Turms beeindruckte die Besucher.

A2 verb /fərˈɡɪv/

forgive

vergeben

Meaning

to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone; to pardon

Example

She decided to forgive him for his mistakes.

Sie entschied sich, ihm für seine Fehler zu vergeben.

A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

Thema

Meaning

noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority

Example

The teacher introduced a new subject in class.

Der Lehrer führte ein neues Thema im Unterricht ein.

A2 verb /əˈfɔːrd/

afford

sich leisten

Meaning

to have enough money to buy; to be able to spare

Example

I can't afford a new car right now.

Ich kann mir jetzt kein neues Auto leisten.

A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

senken

Meaning

to move something to a lower position or to reduce

Example

The company decided to lower the prices.

Das Unternehmen beschloss, die Preise zu senken.

A2 adjective /kəˈriːən/

korean

koreanisch

Meaning

relating to Korea, its people, language, or culture

Example

We went to a Korean restaurant for dinner.

Wir gingen in ein koreanisches Restaurant zum Abendessen.

A2 noun /pæn/

Pan

pfanne

Meaning

a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods

Example

Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.

Erhitzen Sie das Öl in einer großen Pfanne, bevor Sie das Gemüse hinzufügen.

A2 noun /dɪˈzaɪnər/

designer

Designer

Meaning

a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something

Example

The fashion designer presented her new collection.

Die Modedesignerin präsentierte ihre neue Kollektion.

A2 noun /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

training

Ausbildung

Meaning

the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior

Example

She completed her training as a nurse last year.

Sie hat ihre Ausbildung als Krankenschwester letztes Jahr abgeschlossen.

A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

Produkt

Meaning

something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process

Example

The company launched a new product in the market.

Das Unternehmen hat ein neues Produkt auf den Markt gebracht.

A2 noun /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

challenges

herausforderungen

Meaning

Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.

Example

Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth.

Herausforderungen zu überwinden ist der Schlüssel zum persönlichen Wachstum.

A2 adjective /ˈhelp.fəl/

Helpful

hilfreich; nützlich

Meaning

giving or providing assistance; useful; beneficial

Example

She was very helpful in organizing the event.

Sie war sehr hilfreich bei der Organisation der Veranstaltung.

A2 noun /klaʊd/

Cloud

wolke

Meaning

a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground

Example

Dark clouds gathered before the storm.

Dunkle Wolken sammelten sich vor dem Sturm.

A2 noun /ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

cigarette

Zigarette

Meaning

a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking

Example

He lit a cigarette after dinner.

Er zündete nach dem Abendessen eine Zigarette an.

A2 noun /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

Klavier

Meaning

a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers

Example

The little girl practiced piano for one hour every day.

Das kleine Mädchen übte jeden Tag eine Stunde Klavier.

A2 noun /ˈsɪnəmə/

cinema

Kino

Meaning

a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films

Example

We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.

Wir gingen ins Kino, um einen neuen Film zu sehen.

A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

Gefahr

Meaning

The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.

Example

The hikers were in great danger during the storm.

Die Wanderer waren während des Sturms in großer Gefahr.

A2 adjective /tʌf/

tough

zäh

Meaning

strong, durable, and difficult to break or deal with

Example

He had a tough day at work.

Er hatte einen harten Tag bei der Arbeit.

A2 noun ˌtræn.spɔːrˈteɪ.ʃən

Transportation

transport

Meaning

The movement of people or goods from one place to another.

Example

Efficient transportation reduces costs.

Effizienter Transport senkt die Kosten.

A2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/

electricity

Strom

Meaning

A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles.

Example

The storm caused a power cut and we had no electricity.

Der Sturm verursachte einen Stromausfall und wir hatten keinen Strom.

A2 noun reɪndʒ

range

Reichweite

Meaning

The extent or scope of something; the distance that can be covered or the limits within which something operates.

Example

The new electric car has a range of 400 miles.

Das neue Elektroauto hat eine Reichweite von 400 Meilen.

A2 noun /dʒoʊk/

Joke

Witz; Scherz; etwas, das zum Lachen führt

Meaning

a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter; something not to be taken seriously

Example

Everyone laughed at his funny joke during the dinner party.

Alle lachten über seinen lustigen Witz während der Dinnerparty.

A2 verb əˈdres

address

ansprechen

Meaning

To deal with or tackle (a problem or issue); to focus attention on.

Example

The government must address the issues of student politics.

Die Regierung muss sich mit den Problemen der Studentenpolitik befassen.

A2 noun /ˈhɑː.bi/

Hobby

Hobby; Freizeitbeschäftigung; Zeitvertreib

Meaning

an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure; a pastime or recreation

Example

Photography became her favorite hobby after she received a camera for her birthday.

Fotografie wurde ihr Lieblingshobby, nachdem sie eine Kamera zum Geburtstag bekam.

A2 verb /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

destroy

zerstören

Meaning

to damage something so badly that it cannot be used

Example

The fire destroyed the entire building.

Das Feuer zerstörte das gesamte Gebäude.

A2 noun /ˈfiːvər/

fever

Fieber

Meaning

a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal

Example

He couldn’t go to work because he had a high fever.

Er konnte nicht zur Arbeit gehen, weil er hohes Fieber hatte.

A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

Brett; Vorstand

Meaning

a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization

Example

The board decided to increase the budget.

Der Vorstand beschloss, das Budget zu erhöhen.

A2 noun /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

butterfly

Schmetterling

Meaning

an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day

Example

A beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.

Ein schöner Schmetterling landete auf der Blume.

A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

egoistisch

Meaning

caring only about oneself rather than others

Example

He was too selfish to share his food with others.

Er war zu egoistisch, um sein Essen mit anderen zu teilen.

A2 verb /əkˈsɛpt/

accept

akzeptieren

Meaning

to receive willingly; to believe or come to recognize

Example

She decided to accept the job offer.

Sie entschied sich, das Jobangebot anzunehmen.

A2 adverb /bɪˈsaɪdz/

Besides

außerdem

Meaning

in addition to; moreover; furthermore

Example

Besides being smart, he is also kind.

Außerdem ist er nett, neben seiner Intelligenz.

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 noun /vɔɪs/

voice

Stimme

Meaning

the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself

Example

She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience.

Sie hat eine wunderschöne Stimme, die das Publikum fesselt.

A2 noun /bɜːrθ/

Birth

geburt; ursprung; anfang;

Meaning

the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something

Example

The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.

Die Geburt ihres ersten Kindes war ein freudiger Moment.

A2 adjective /ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ/

teenage

Teenager

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of people aged between 13 and 19 years old

Example

She spent her teenage years in a small town.

Sie verbrachte ihre Teenagerjahre in einer kleinen Stadt.

A2 noun/adjective /ˈfiːmeɪl/

female

weiblich

Meaning

a person or animal of the sex that can bear offspring; relating to women or girls

Example

The female lion protects her cubs fiercely.

Die weibliche Löwin schützt ihre Jungen erbittert.

A2 noun /əˈbɪləti/

Ability

Fähigkeit; Kompetenz

Meaning

the power or skill to do something; capacity

Example

She has the ability to solve complex problems.

Sie hat die Fähigkeit, komplexe Probleme zu lösen.

A2 noun /ˈprɪzən/

prison

Gefängnis

Meaning

a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial

Example

He was sent to prison for his crimes.

Er wurde für seine Verbrechen ins Gefängnis geschickt.

A2 noun /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/

object

Gegenstand

Meaning

a thing that can be seen and touched

Example

The table is an object in the room.

Der Tisch ist ein Gegenstand im Raum.

A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

glänzend; glänzend;

Meaning

reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy

Example

The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.

Das glänzende neue Auto erregte die Aufmerksamkeit aller.

A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

Kreis

Meaning

a round shape; to move all the way around something

Example

The children sat in a circle.

Die Kinder saßen in einem Kreis.

A2 noun /leŋθ/

Length

Länge

Meaning

the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions

Example

The length of the table is two meters.

Die Länge des Tisches beträgt zwei Meter.

A2 adverb /ˈev.ri.weər/

Everywhere

überall

Meaning

in all places; wherever you go

Example

The internet allows us to connect with people everywhere.

Das Internet ermöglicht es uns, mit Menschen überall zu verbinden.

A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

Fähigkeit

Meaning

the ability to do something well through training or experience

Example

Her skill in painting impressed everyone.

Ihre Fähigkeit im Malen beeindruckte alle.

A2 adverb /ˈrɑː.ðər/

Rather

eher; statt;

Meaning

to some extent; instead; preferably

Example

I would rather stay home than go to the party.

Ich würde lieber zu Hause bleiben, als auf die Party zu gehen.

A2 adverb /ˈwiːkli/

Weekly

wöchentlich

Meaning

happening or done once every week; every week

Example

I visit my grandmother weekly on Sundays.

Ich besuche wöchentlich meine Großmutter sonntags.

A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

erwarten

Meaning

to think something will happen; to anticipate

Example

I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.

Ich erwarte, dass das Treffen um 9 Uhr beginnt.

A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

neueste

Meaning

most recent in time; newest available

Example

She shared the latest updates with the team.

Sie teilte die neuesten Updates mit dem Team.

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 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 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 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

Traurigkeit, Kummer, Schmerz

Meaning

feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief

Example

Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.

Ihre Traurigkeit war nach den schlechten Nachrichten offensichtlich.

A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

gehören

Meaning

to be in the right place or to be a member of a group

Example

She felt she truly belonged to the team.

Sie fühlte, dass sie wirklich zum Team gehörte.

A2 verb /ˈædvərˌtaɪz/

advertise

werben

Meaning

to promote or publicize a product or service

Example

They advertise their products on television.

Sie werben im Fernsehen für ihre Produkte.

A2 verb /ˈprɒmɪs/

promise

versprechen

Meaning

to assure someone that one will definitely do something; to give one's word

Example

I promise to help you with your homework.

Ich verspreche, dir bei deinen Hausaufgaben zu helfen.

A2 adverb /əˈhɛd/

ahead

vorwärts

Meaning

in front; in advance; before someone or something in position or progress

Example

She walked ahead of the group.

Sie ging vor der Gruppe.

A2 verb /əˈreɪndʒ/

arrange

anordnen

Meaning

to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare

Example

She arranged the flowers in a vase.

Sie ordnete die Blumen in einer Vase an.

A2 noun; adverb /pərˈsɛnt/

percent

Prozent

Meaning

a proportion out of one hundred; by each hundred

Example

Sales increased by ten percent this year.

Die Verkäufe stiegen dieses Jahr um zehn Prozent.

A2 adjective /pliːzd/

pleased

zufrieden

Meaning

feeling happy or satisfied with something

Example

She was pleased with her exam results.

Sie war mit den Ergebnissen ihrer Prüfung zufrieden.

A2 noun /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/

Cabbage

Kohl

Meaning

a cultivated plant eaten as a vegetable, having thick green or purple leaves surrounding a spherical heart

Example

She chopped the fresh cabbage to make coleslaw for dinner.

Sie schnitt den frischen Kohl, um Krautsalat zum Abendessen zu machen.

A2 adjective /ˈhɛl.θi/

healthy

gesund

Meaning

Good physical and mental condition, free from disease or illness.

Example

Regular exercise and a balanced diet keep the body healthy.

Regelmäßige Bewegung und eine ausgewogene Ernährung halten den Körper gesund.

A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

Stil

Meaning

a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression

Example

She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.

Sie hat ihren eigenen einzigartigen Schreibstil, der die Leser fesselt.

A2 noun, verb /bɑːr/

bar

Bar, sperren

Meaning

a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block

Example

They decided to meet at the bar after work.

Sie entschieden sich, nach der Arbeit in der Bar zu treffen.

A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

herzlichen glückwunsch

Meaning

words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion

Example

Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zu deiner Beförderung! Du hast diesen Erfolg wirklich verdient.

A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

vorhang

Meaning

a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways

Example

She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.

Sie zog die Vorhänge zu, um das helle Sonnenlicht zu blockieren.

A2 noun /ˈkæptɪn/

Captain

kapitän

Meaning

a military officer of middle rank; the person in command of a ship or aircraft

Example

The captain ordered his troops to advance forward.

Der Kapitän befahl seinen Truppen, voranzukommen.

A2 noun /piːs/

peace

Frieden

Meaning

a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance

Example

They hope for peace in the region.

Sie hoffen auf Frieden in der Region.

A2 adjective /wet/

Wet

nass; durchnässt;

Meaning

covered or saturated with water or another liquid; not dry

Example

My clothes are still wet from the rain.

Meine Kleidung ist immer noch nass vom Regen.

A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

Bahnhof

Meaning

a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation

Example

We arrived at the station just in time for the train.

Wir sind am Bahnhof gerade noch rechtzeitig zum Zug angekommen.

A2 noun /ˈtrʌb.əl/

Trouble

Problem; Schwierigkeit

Meaning

difficulty or problems; effort or exertion made to do something

Example

The car broke down and caused a lot of trouble for the family.

Das Auto ging kaputt und verursachte viele Probleme für die Familie.

A2 verb /ˈhɜːri/

hurry

sich beeilen

Meaning

to move or act with great speed; to rush

Example

We need to hurry or we'll be late.

Wir müssen uns beeilen, sonst kommen wir zu spät.

A2 adverb /twaɪs/

twice

zweimal

Meaning

two times

Example

I have seen that movie twice.

Ich habe diesen Film zweimal gesehen.

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 adjective /ˈtaɪ.di/

Tidy

ordentlich; sauber

Meaning

arranged neatly and in order; clean and organized

Example

She keeps her room very tidy and organized.

Sie hält ihr Zimmer sehr ordentlich und sauber.

A2 noun /hɑːrt/

Heart

Herz

Meaning

the organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body; the center of emotions and feelings

Example

The doctor listened to my heart with a stethoscope.

Der Arzt hörte mit einem Stethoskop auf mein Herz.

A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

schnellste

Meaning

moving or capable of moving at the highest speed

Example

Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.

Usain Bolt ist der schnellste Läufer der Welt.

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 adjective /ˈʌɡ.li/

Ugly

hässlich; abstoßend; schrecklich

Meaning

unpleasant or repulsive in appearance; morally reprehensible

Example

The old building looked ugly after years of neglect.

Das alte Gebäude sah nach Jahren der Vernachlässigung hässlich aus.

A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

businessman

Geschäftsmann

Meaning

a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities

Example

The businessman invested heavily in new technology.

Der Geschäftsmann investierte massiv in neue Technologie.

A2 noun ˈtem.pər.ə.tʃər

temperature

Temperatur

Meaning

The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.

Example

Rising temperatures affect agricultural output.

Steigende Temperaturen beeinflussen die landwirtschaftliche Produktion.

A2 adjective /wiːk/

Weak

schwach; zerbrechlich

Meaning

lacking physical strength; not strong; fragile

Example

After the illness, he felt weak and tired.

Nach der Krankheit fühlte er sich schwach und müde.

A2 noun /kriːm/

Cream

Sahne

Meaning

the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk

Example

She whipped the cream until it became fluffy.

Sie schlug die Sahne, bis sie fluffig wurde.

A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

reduzieren

Meaning

to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease

Example

We need to reduce our expenses this month.

Wir müssen unsere Ausgaben diesen Monat reduzieren.

A2 adjective /ˈrɪtən/

written

geschrieben

Meaning

expressed in writing rather than spoken; composed or recorded in written form

Example

The agreement must be in written form to be valid.

Die Vereinbarung muss schriftlich erfolgen, um gültig zu sein.

A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

glatt; eben; ohne Schwierigkeiten; fließend

Meaning

having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily

Example

The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.

Die Straße war glatt und bequem zu fahren.

A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

dunkelblau

Meaning

a deep shade of blue color

Example

She wore a dark blue dress to the party.

Sie trug ein dunkelblaues Kleid zur Party.

A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

tragen

Meaning

to have clothing or accessories on one's body

Example

She likes to wear bright colors.

Sie trägt gerne helle Farben.

A2 verb /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

argue

streiten

Meaning

to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against

Example

They often argue about politics.

Sie streiten oft über Politik.

A2 verb /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

encourage

ermutigen

Meaning

to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate

Example

Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.

Lehrer sollten Schüler ermutigen, Fragen zu stellen.

A2 noun /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

college

Universität

Meaning

An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.

Example

She hopes to attend college in the city next year.

Sie hofft, nächstes Jahr in der Stadt auf die Universität zu gehen.

A2 adjective ˈiːkwəl

equal

gleich

Meaning

Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value; having the same status or treatment.

Example

Bose was regarded as Galileo's equal.

Bose wurde als Galileos gleichwertig angesehen.

A2 noun /tuːθ/

Tooth

Zahn

Meaning

a hard white structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing food

Example

She brushes her teeth twice a day.

Sie putzt ihre Zähne zweimal täglich.

A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

Sitzbank

Meaning

a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone

Example

The students sat on the bench.

Die Schüler saßen auf der Sitzbank.

A2 noun /ˈriː.zənz/

reasons

Gründe

Meaning

Causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event.

Example

Reasons for pollution need addressing urgently.

Die Gründe für die Verschmutzung müssen dringend angegangen werden.

A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

Löffel

Meaning

an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food

Example

He used a spoon to eat his soup.

Er benutzte einen Löffel, um seine Suppe zu essen.

A2 adjective /hjuːdʒ/

huge

riesig

Meaning

extremely large in size or amount

Example

The stadium was filled with a huge crowd.

Das Stadion war mit einer riesigen Menge gefüllt.

A2 noun /ˈfɑːr.mər/

Farmer

Bauer

Meaning

a person who grows crops or raises animals for food or profit

Example

The farmer planted rice in the fertile fields this season.

Der Bauer hat in dieser Saison Reis auf den fruchtbaren Feldern gepflanzt.

A2 verb /pɒp/

pop

platzen

Meaning

to make a short, sharp sound, or to burst or break with such a sound

Example

The balloon popped when I accidentally pricked it with a pin.

Der Ballon platzte, als ich ihn versehentlich mit einer Nadel stach.

A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

nutzlos

Meaning

having no beneficial purpose; not useful

Example

This broken computer is completely useless.

Dieser kaputte Computer ist völlig nutzlos.

A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrməl/

formal

formell

Meaning

done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature

Example

He wore a formal suit to the wedding.

Er trug einen formellen Anzug zur Hochzeit.

A2 noun /dʒɪˈræf/

Reihe / Streit

Meaning

A line of things or people; also, a noisy quarrel; to propel a boat with oars.

Example

They had a loud row about money.

Sie hatten einen lauten Streit über Geld.