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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 /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

Couch
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms
Example
The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.
Die Familie versammelte sich auf dem Sofa, um einen Film zu sehen.
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

cord

Schnur
Meaning
a long, thin, flexible string or rope
Example
He tied the package with a strong cord.
Er band das Paket mit einer starken Schnur.
B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

Transporteur
Meaning
A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.
Example
The airline is the largest carrier in the country.
Die Fluggesellschaft ist der größte Transporteur des Landes.
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 /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 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

konstant
Meaning
in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably
Example
She has been performing consistently well in her studies.
Sie hat konstant gute Leistungen in ihrem Studium erbracht.
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 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

kooperativ
Meaning
willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose
Example
She was very cooperative during the interview process.
Sie war während des Interviews sehr kooperativ.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

Theke
Meaning
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
Example
The cashier stood behind the counter.
Der Kassierer stand hinter der Theke.
B2 adverb /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

critically

kritisch
Meaning
in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way
Example
He was critically injured in the accident.
Er wurde bei dem Unfall kritisch verletzt.
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

Signal
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
Der Schauspieler wartete auf sein Signal, bevor er die Bühne betrat.
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 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

Handel
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
Der internationale Handel hat in den letzten Jahren erheblich zugenommen.
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Confrontation

Konfrontation
Meaning
a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties; direct challenge or opposition
Example
The confrontation between the two leaders ended without any agreement.
Die Konfrontation zwischen den beiden Führern endete ohne ein Ergebnis.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

Konversion, Änderung, Transformation
Meaning
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
Example
High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.
Hohe Konversionsraten von Websites zeigen effektives Marketing an.
B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

kriechen
Meaning
to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable
Example
She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.
Sie schlich leise die Treppe hinauf, um niemanden zu wecken.
B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

Zufall
Meaning
a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening
Example
It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.
Es war ein seltsamer Zufall, dass sie beide dasselbe Kleid zur Party trugen.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpækt/

Compact

kompakt; klein und effizient gestaltet
Meaning
closely and neatly packed together; small and efficiently designed
Example
She bought a compact car that fits easily in small parking spaces.
Sie kaufte ein kompaktes Auto, das leicht in kleine Parklücken passt.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

Beratung
Meaning
the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems
Example
She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.
Sie suchte Beratung, um Stress zu bewältigen.
B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

prägnant
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
Eine prägnante Rede ist wirkungsvoller als eine lange Rede.
B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

befolgen
Meaning
to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law
Example
All companies must comply with safety regulations.
Alle Unternehmen müssen die Sicherheitsvorschriften einhalten.
B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

chaotisch; unordentlich
Meaning
in a state of complete confusion and disorder
Example
The situation became chaotic after the announcement.
Die Situation wurde chaotisch nach der Ankündigung.
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

Mantel
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
Der Spion verbarg seine Identität mit einem falschen Namen.
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 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 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 /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 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

Berater
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
Example
The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.
Der Schulberater half dem Schüler, mit dem Stress umzugehen.
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 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

katastrophale Ereignisse
Meaning
Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
Example
Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.
Zyklone sind katastrophale Ereignisse in Bangladesch.
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 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/verb /sɪˈmɛnt/

cement

Zement / zementieren
Meaning
a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent
Example
The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.
Der Vertrag half, die Beziehung zwischen den beiden Ländern zu zementieren.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

einsperren
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
Der Gefangene war 23 Stunden am Tag in seiner Zelle eingesperrt.
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

Widerspruch; Inkohärenz
Meaning
a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency
Example
There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.
Es gab einen klaren Widerspruch zwischen seinen Worten und seinen Taten.
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

kolonial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
Koloniale Herrschaft unterdrückte die lokale Regierung.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

zivil
Meaning
relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens
Example
The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.
Der Bürgermeister ermutigte die Menschen, an zivilen Aktivitäten teilzunehmen.
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 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 noun /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

configuration

Konfiguration
Meaning
an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or structure
Example
The configuration of the system needs to be adjusted for better performance.
Die Konfiguration des Systems muss für eine bessere Leistung angepasst werden.
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

Akkord
Meaning
A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.
Example
She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.
Sie zupfte einen einfachen Akkord auf der Gitarre.
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 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

Korrespondenz; Ähnlichkeit oder Gleichwertigkeit; Kommunikation durch den Austausch von Briefen
Meaning
letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters
Example
The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.
Die historische Korrespondenz zwischen den beiden berühmten Schriftstellern wurde kürzlich veröffentlicht.
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 /kreɪv/

crave

intensiv wünschen, begehren
Meaning
to have a strong desire for something
Example
She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.
Sie sehnt sich nach Abenteuer und reist oft an abgelegene Orte.
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 /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

katalog
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically
Example
The library provides an online catalog of all available books.
Die Bibliothek stellt einen Online-Katalog aller verfügbaren Bücher zur Verfügung.
B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

ungeschickt
Meaning
awkward in movement or lacking skill
Example
He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.
Er ist so ungeschickt, dass er ständig Dinge fallen lässt.
B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

verstopft
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
Die Straße war während der Rushhour verstopft.
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 /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

Feigling
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
Er nannte sich selbst einen Feigling, weil er sich dem Mob nicht gestellt hat.
B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

beginnen
Meaning
to begin or start something
Example
The ceremony will commence at noon.
Die Zeremonie wird um Mittag beginnen.
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 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 /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

Korporation
Meaning
A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.
Example
The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.
Die Korporation investierte stark in erneuerbare Energieprojekte.
B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

Leiche
Meaning
a dead body, especially of a human
Example
The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.
Die Polizei entdeckte eine Leiche im verlassenen Haus.
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 /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 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 /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

kostengünstig
Meaning
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.
Kostengünstige Lösungen profitieren der Industrie.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

Untertitel
Meaning
a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph
Example
The caption under the photo explained who the people were.
Der Untertitel unter dem Foto erklärte, wer die Personen waren.
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

zirkulieren, bewegen
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
Die Luft zirkulierte frei im offenen Raum.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Kapitalist
Meaning
a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner
Example
The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.
Der Kapitalist glaubt an die Freiheit des Marktes.
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 /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 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 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

Rückkehr
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
Der Sänger machte nach Jahren der Stille eine bemerkenswerte Rückkehr.
B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

Friedhof
Meaning
a place where dead people are buried
Example
The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.
Der alte Friedhof befindet sich am Rande des Dorfes.
B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

Kritiker
Meaning
A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature
Example
The film critic praised the director's latest movie.
Der Filmkritiker lobte den neuesten Film des Regisseurs.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

Konfliktlösung
Meaning
The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.
Example
Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.
Konfliktlösung ist entscheidend für den globalen Frieden.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːl/

conceal

verbergen
Meaning
to hide something or keep it secret
Example
He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile.
Er versuchte, seine Enttäuschung hinter einem Lächeln zu verbergen.
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 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

komponieren
Meaning
to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself
Example
She composes beautiful songs.
Sie komponiert wunderschöne Lieder.
B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

rücksichtsvoll; aufmerksam
Meaning
showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful
Example
He is always considerate of others' feelings.
Er ist immer rücksichtsvoll gegenüber den Gefühlen anderer.
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 /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

Kollision; Zusammenstoß
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
Die Kollision zwischen zwei Autos verursachte einen großen Stau.
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 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

Collage
Meaning
A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.
Example
She created a collage using old magazine pictures.
Sie hat ein Collage mit alten Zeitschriftenbildern gemacht.
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 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

berühmt
Meaning
Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.
Example
He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.
Er ist ein gefeierter Autor im Bereich der Literatur.
B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

Verachtung
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
Er sprach mit Verachtung über die korrupten Beamten.
B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

beraten
Meaning
to give professional advice or guidance to someone
Example
The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.
Der Lehrer beriet die Schüler über ihre Karrieremöglichkeiten.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

Cashewnuss
Meaning
a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.
Cashewnüsse werden oft in der Küche und als gesunder Snack verwendet.
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 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

zusammenfallen
Meaning
To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.
Example
The meeting coincided with her birthday.
Das Treffen fiel mit ihrem Geburtstag zusammen.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

erobern
Meaning
to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome
Example
The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.
Die Armee schaffte es, das feindliche Gebiet zu erobern.
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 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

Täter
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
Die Polizei erwischte den Täter hinter dem Raubüberfall.
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 /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 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

kichererbsen
Meaning
round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes
Example
Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.
Lassen Sie die Kichererbsen über Nacht einweichen, bevor Sie sie kochen, um die Verdauung zu verbessern.
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 kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

Ware
Meaning
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
Example
Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
Öl ist eine wertvolle Ware auf dem globalen Markt.
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/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

Komplement
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
der Schal ergänzt ihr Outfit perfekt.
B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

continuation

Fortsetzung
Meaning
the action of carrying something on over time; extension
Example
The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.
Die Fortsetzung der Serie wurde nach dem Finale angekündigt.
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 /ˈkʊriər/

courier

Bote
Meaning
a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail
Example
The courier delivered the documents on time.
Der Bote lieferte die Dokumente pünktlich.
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 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

verurteilen
Meaning
to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law
Example
The court convicted him of theft.
Das Gericht verurteilte ihn wegen Diebstahls.
B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

gemeinschaftlich
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
Die Dorfbewohner arbeiteten gemeinsam im gemeinschaftlichen Garten.
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 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Kommunist
Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
Die kommunistische Ideologie strebt nach einer klassenlosen Gesellschaft.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

kupfer
Meaning
a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more
Example
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
Kupfer ist ein guter Leiter von Elektrizität.
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 /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 /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 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 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

Korrelation
Meaning
a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
Example
Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease.
Forscher fanden eine starke Korrelation zwischen Ernährung und Herzkrankheiten.
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 /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

verstehen
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
Es ist schwierig, das Ausmaß der Katastrophe zu begreifen.
B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

Zusammenstoß
Meaning
to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.
Example
The two cars clashed in the intersection.
Die beiden Autos kollidierten an der Kreuzung.
B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

Berichterstattung
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
Der Nachrichtensender bot umfassende Berichterstattung über das Ereignis.
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 /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

Konjunktion
Meaning
a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words
Example
The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.
Die Wörter 'und' und 'aber' sind häufige Konjunktionen.
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

klimaanpassung
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
Klimaanpassung gewährleistet die Resilienz gegenüber Veränderungen.
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 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 verb /saɪt/

cite

zitieren
Meaning
to quote; to mention as an example or proof
Example
The lawyer cites relevant case law.
Der Anwalt zitiert relevante Rechtsprechung.
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.