A2 verb /diːl/

deal

Glück

Meaning

to distribute or give out something; to handle or manage

Example

He had to deal with many problems at work.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

confusing

verwirrend

Meaning

causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend

Example

The instructions were confusing and hard to follow.

Die Anweisungen waren verwirrend und schwer zu befolgen.

A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

Ton

Meaning

sound, especially when recorded or transmitted

Example

The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.

Die Audioqualität des Podcasts war ausgezeichnet.

A2 noun /ˈsɪk.nəs/

Sickness

Krankheit; Erkrankung

Meaning

the state of being ill; a disease or illness

Example

She took time off work due to sickness.

Sie nahm aufgrund der Krankheit eine Auszeit von der Arbeit.

A2 verb /prəˈtɛkt/

protect

schützen

Meaning

To keep safe from harm or injury.

Example

Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media.

Schütze dich vor den negativen Auswirkungen sozialer Medien.

A2 noun /fɒks/

Fox

Fuchs

Meaning

a wild animal related to dogs, with a pointed face and thick fur

Example

The red fox is known for its cunning nature.

Der rote Fuchs ist für seine listige Natur bekannt.

A2 abbreviation /iː ˈdʒiː/

e.g.

zum Beispiel

Meaning

For example (from Latin 'exempli gratia').

Example

You should eat more fruits, e.g., apples and bananas.

Du solltest mehr Obst essen, zum Beispiel Äpfel und Bananen.

A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

Medizin

Meaning

A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.

Example

Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.

Moderne Medizin hat große Fortschritte bei der Behandlung von Krankheiten gemacht.

A2 adverb /ˈslaɪtli/

slightly

leicht

Meaning

to a small degree or extent

Example

The temperature has slightly increased today.

Die Temperatur ist heute leicht gestiegen.

A2 noun /pen stænd/

Pen stand

Stifthalter

Meaning

a container or holder designed to keep pens, pencils, and other writing instruments organized

Example

He organized his pens in the pen stand on his desk.

Er organisierte seine Stifte im Stifthalter auf seinem Schreibtisch.

A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

schieben

Meaning

to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against

Example

Push the button to ring the bell.

Drücken Sie den Knopf, um die Glocke zu läuten.

A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

Wissenschaftler

Meaning

A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.

Example

The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.

Der Wissenschaftler schlug datengestützte Reformen vor.

A2 noun /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

dictionary

Wörterbuch

Meaning

A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.

Example

I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.

Ich habe das Wort im Wörterbuch nachgeschlagen, um seine Bedeutung zu verstehen.

A2 adjective /meɪn/

main

haupt

Meaning

most important; chief in size, extent, or importance

Example

The main reason for his success is hard work.

Der Hauptgrund für seinen Erfolg ist harte Arbeit.

A2 verb /smel/

smell

riechen

Meaning

to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor

Example

The flowers smell sweet.

Die Blumen riechen süß.

A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

Glück

Meaning

a person who sells something

Example

The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

Armee

Meaning

a large organized military force trained for war

Example

The army protected the border from attack.

Die Armee schützte die Grenze vor einem Angriff.

A2 verb /tʃiːt/

cheat

schummeln

Meaning

to act dishonestly; to break rules for advantage

Example

He cheats on the exam by copying answers.

Er schummelt in der Prüfung, indem er Antworten abschreibt.

A2 verb /rɪˈmeɪn/

remain

bleiben

Meaning

to stay in the same place; to continue to exist

Example

Only a few guests remain at the party.

Nur wenige Gäste bleiben auf der Party.

A2 noun /mɛs/

mess

Durcheinander

Meaning

A state of disorder or untidiness.

Example

The kids left the room in a complete mess.

Die Kinder haben das Zimmer in totalem Durcheinander hinterlassen.

A2 verb /tʌtʃ/

touch

berühren

Meaning

to put your hand or finger on something; to make physical contact

Example

Please don't touch the wet paint.

Bitte berühren Sie nicht die nasse Farbe.

A2 noun /ˈeə.ri.ə/

area

Gebiet

Meaning

a particular region or space; the extent of a surface

Example

This area is known for its beautiful parks.

Dieses Gebiet ist bekannt für seine schönen Parks.

A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

Tasche

Meaning

a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items

Example

He put his phone in his pocket.

Er steckte sein Telefon in seine Hosentasche.

A2 adverb /ˈriː.sənt.li/

Recently

kürzlich

Meaning

in the recent past; not long ago

Example

I recently moved to a new apartment.

Ich bin kürzlich in eine neue Wohnung gezogen.

A2 verb /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/

introduce

vorstellen

Meaning

to present someone; to bring in for the first time

Example

Let me introduce you to my friend.

Lass mich dir meinen Freund vorstellen.

A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənl/

personal

persönlich

Meaning

relating to a particular person rather than anyone else

Example

She shared some personal details about her family.

Sie teilte einige persönliche Details über ihre Familie.

A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

Arbeiter

Meaning

a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties

Example

The workers were busy building the bridge.

Die Arbeiter waren damit beschäftigt, die Brücke zu bauen.

A2 verb /krɒs/

cross

überqueren

Meaning

to go from one side to another, or to pass through

Example

We crossed the river using a wooden bridge.

Wir überquerten den Fluss mit einer Holzbrücke.

A2 noun /dɪˈzɜːrt/

dessert

Nachtisch

Meaning

the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal

Example

We had ice cream for dessert after dinner.

Wir hatten nach dem Abendessen Eis zum Nachtisch.

A2 adjective, noun /ˈplæstɪk/

plastic

Plastik

Meaning

a synthetic material that can be molded; flexible or easily shaped

Example

These containers are made of durable plastic.

Diese Behälter sind aus haltbarem Plastik gemacht.

A2 noun /kæb/

cab

Taxi

Meaning

a taxi or car for hire with a driver

Example

We took a cab to the airport.

Wir nahmen ein Taxi zum Flughafen.

A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewellery

Schmuck

Meaning

ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones

Example

She wore beautiful jewellery to the wedding.

Sie trug schönen Schmuck zur Hochzeit.

A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənts

movements

bewegungen

Meaning

Organized efforts by groups of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.

Example

Freedom movements paved the way for independence.

Freiheitsbewegungen ebneten den Weg zur Unabhängigkeit.

A2 adjective /ɪmˈbærəst/

embarrassed

beschämt

Meaning

feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious about something

Example

He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name.

Er fühlte sich beschämt, als er ihren Namen vergaß.

A2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/

Responsible

verantwortlich; pflichtbewusst; zuverlässig und vertrauenswürdig

Meaning

accountable; having duties; reliable and trustworthy

Example

Parents are responsible for their children's education and well-being.

Eltern sind für die Erziehung und das Wohl ihrer Kinder verantwortlich.

A2 noun /ˈɔːtoʊ/

auto

Auto

Meaning

A motor vehicle, especially a car.

Example

He drove his auto to the market.

Er fuhr sein Auto zum Markt.

A2 noun/verb /əˈmaʊnt/

amount

Betrag

Meaning

a quantity of something, typically the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent

Example

The total amount of money is not enough.

Der Gesamtbetrag an Geld reicht nicht aus.

A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

living

Leben / Lebensunterhalt

Meaning

the state of being alive; or a way of earning money

Example

He makes his living as a teacher.

Er verdient seinen Lebensunterhalt als Lehrer.

A2 noun /jɑːrd/

Yard

Hof; Garten; Bereich neben einem Gebäude

Meaning

a unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet; an area of land immediately adjacent to a building

Example

The children played in the back yard.

Die Kinder spielten im Hinterhof.

A2 noun /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

location

Standort

Meaning

a particular place or position

Example

This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake.

Dieses Café hat einen schönen Standort am See.

A2 noun/verb /ˈaɪən/ or /ˈaɪərn/

iron

Eisen / Bügeleisen

Meaning

a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat

Example

He used an iron to smooth his shirt.

Er benutzte ein Bügeleisen, um sein Hemd zu glätten.

A2 noun, pronoun, verb /maɪn/

mine

mine / mein

Meaning

a place where minerals are dug from the ground; or something belonging to me

Example

The workers went deep into the mine to extract coal.

Die Arbeiter gingen tief in die Mine, um Kohle zu fördern.

A2 noun /ˈpeɪn.tər/

Painter

Maler

Meaning

a person who paints pictures or decorates buildings

Example

The painter created a beautiful landscape on canvas.

Der Maler schuf eine schöne Landschaft auf Leinwand.

A2 noun,verb /kɔːrt/

court

Gericht oder ein Ort, um Aufmerksamkeit oder Gunst zu suchen

Meaning

a place where legal cases are heard or to seek favor or attention

Example

He courted the judge with respect.

Er hat das Gericht mit Respekt umworben.

A2 verb /ɪkˈsaɪt/

excite

aufregen

Meaning

to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness

Example

The idea of traveling abroad excites her.

Die Idee, ins Ausland zu reisen, macht sie aufgeregt.

A2 pronoun /ðɛərz/

theirs

ihnen

Meaning

belonging to them; that which is theirs

Example

This book is theirs, not ours.

Dieses Buch gehört ihnen, nicht uns.

A2 noun,verb /pleɪn/

plane

flache Oberfläche; Flugzeug; ebnen

Meaning

a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth

Example

The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood.

Der Tischler benutzte ein Werkzeug, um das Holz zu ebnen.

A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Uncomfortable

unbequem; unangenehm

Meaning

causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious

Example

The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sit in it for more than ten minutes.

Der Stuhl war so unbequem, dass ich nicht länger als zehn Minuten darin sitzen konnte.

A2 noun /ˈer.ər/

Error

Fehler; Irrtum

Meaning

a mistake; something done incorrectly or wrong

Example

The error in the calculation led to incorrect results.

Der Fehler in der Berechnung führte zu falschen Ergebnissen.

A2 noun dɪˈveləpmənt

development

Entwicklung

Meaning

The process of developing or being developed; growth or progress.

Example

Development of Bengali society was hindered.

Die Entwicklung der bengalischen Gesellschaft wurde behindert.

A2 noun /niː/

Knee

Knie

Meaning

the joint connecting the thigh and the lower leg in humans

Example

He fell and scraped his knee on the pavement.

Er fiel und schrammte sein Knie auf dem Bürgersteig auf.

A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

zebra

Meaning

an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes

Example

The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.

Das Zebra rannte mit seiner Herde durch die afrikanische Savanne.

A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

hauptsächlich; meist; gewöhnlich

Meaning

mainly; for the most part; usually

Example

The students are mostly from local schools.

Die Studenten kommen hauptsächlich aus lokalen Schulen.

A2 noun /ˈθiːətər/

theater

Theater

Meaning

a building or area for dramatic performances

Example

We are going to the theater tonight.

Wir gehen heute Abend ins Theater.

A2 noun /dʒɪm/

gym

Fitnessstudio

Meaning

a place equipped for physical exercise and fitness training

Example

He goes to the gym every morning to work out.

Er geht jeden Morgen ins Fitnessstudio, um zu trainieren.

A2 pronoun /ðəmˈsɛlvz/

themselves

selbst

Meaning

used to emphasize the subject of the sentence or to refer to the subject doing something to itself

Example

They fixed the problem themselves.

Sie haben das Problem selbst gelöst.

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 verb /lɪft/

lift

heben

Meaning

to raise or move upward; to pick up

Example

He lifted the heavy box with effort.

Er hob die schwere Kiste mit Anstrengung.

A2 noun /ˈnek.ləs/

Necklace

Halskette

Meaning

a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck

Example

She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.

Sie trug ein schönes Diamantcollier zur Party.

A2 noun /fɔːrk/

Fork

Gabel

Meaning

a tool with two or more prongs used for eating or serving food

Example

Please use a fork to eat your salad.

Bitte benutzen Sie eine Gabel, um Ihren Salat zu essen.

A2 noun /dʒæz/

jazz

Glück

Meaning

a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities

Example

She loves listening to live jazz on weekends.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

A2 noun /ˈtel.ɪˌvɪʒ.ən/

Television

Fernsehen

Meaning

an electronic device for receiving and displaying television broadcasts

Example

My family watches television together every evening.

Meine Familie schaut jeden Abend zusammen fern.

A2 verb /dʒɔɪn/

join

beitreten

Meaning

to connect or combine; to become a member of something

Example

Would you like to join our team for the project?

Möchtest du unserem Team für das Projekt beitreten?

A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

Landschaft

Meaning

the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage

Example

The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.

Die Berglandschaft war atemberaubend schön.

A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

Manager

Meaning

a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff

Example

The manager approved the new project plan.

Der Manager hat den neuen Projektplan genehmigt.

A2 noun /ɡoʊld/

Gold

gold

Meaning

a precious yellow metallic element; jewelry or ornaments made of gold

Example

The gold bracelet sparkled in the sunlight.

Das Goldarmband glänzte im Sonnenlicht.

A2 noun /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

celebration

Feier

Meaning

a festive event or activity to honor an occasion

Example

The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.

Die Stadt veranstaltete eine große Feier zum Unabhängigkeitstag.

A2 adjective /maɪˈnuːt/

Minute

extrem klein; winzig; detailliert; präzise

Meaning

extremely small; tiny; detailed; precise

Example

The scientist examined minute details under the microscope.

Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte minutiose Details unter dem Mikroskop.

A2 verb /ˈmæri/

marry

heiraten

Meaning

to become husband and wife; to perform a wedding ceremony

Example

They plan to marry next summer.

Sie planen, nächsten Sommer zu heiraten.

A2 adverb /ˈhɑːd.li/

Hardly

kaum; fast nicht; kaum zu glauben

Meaning

scarcely; barely; almost not at all

Example

I could hardly believe what I was seeing.

Ich konnte kaum glauben, was ich sah.

A2 verb, noun /drɒp/

drop

fallen lassen / Tropfen

Meaning

to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid

Example

Be careful not to drop your phone.

Sei vorsichtig, dass du dein Handy nicht fallen lässt.

A2 verb, noun /dɪsˈlaɪk/

dislike

nicht mögen

Meaning

to feel distaste or aversion for someone or something; a feeling of aversion

Example

I really dislike eating spicy food.

Ich mag es wirklich nicht, scharfes Essen zu essen.

A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzd/

confused

verwirrt

Meaning

unable to think clearly; uncertain or puzzled

Example

She felt confused by the complicated instructions.

Sie war wegen der komplizierten Anweisungen verwirrt.

A2 noun /ˈtæk.si kæb/

Taxi cab

taxi

Meaning

A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities

Example

We took a taxi cab to the restaurant.

Wir nahmen ein Taxi zum Restaurant.

A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

Socken

Meaning

soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes

Example

I need to buy new socks for winter.

Ich muss neue Socken für den Winter kaufen.

A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

Dutzend

Meaning

a group of twelve

Example

She bought a dozen eggs from the market.

Sie kaufte ein Dutzend Eier auf dem Markt.

A2 adjective /fɪt/

Fit

geeignet; passend; gesund; in guter körperlicher Verfassung; bereit

Meaning

suitable; appropriate; healthy; in good physical condition; ready

Example

He is fit and healthy.

Er ist fit und gesund.

A2 verb /dɪˈzaɪn/

design

gestalten

Meaning

to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look

Example

She will design the new company logo.

Sie wird das neue Firmenlogo gestalten.

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 /teɪp/

tape

Klebeband

Meaning

a long, narrow strip of material, often sticky on one side, used for fastening or sticking things together

Example

I need some tape to seal this box.

Ich brauche etwas Klebeband, um diese Box zu versiegeln.

A2 noun /hoʊl/

Hole

Loch; Vertiefung;

Meaning

a hollow place in a solid body or surface; an opening through something

Example

The dog dug a deep hole in the backyard to bury its favorite bone.

Der Hund grub ein tiefes Loch im Garten, um seinen Lieblingsknochen zu vergraben.

A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

Geschwindigkeit; Tempo

Meaning

the rate at which someone or something moves or operates

Example

The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.

Das Auto erreichte eine Geschwindigkeit von 100 Meilen pro Stunde.

A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

schmutzig; befleckt; unangenehm; moralisch korrupt

Meaning

not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt

Example

The kitchen was dirty after cooking.

Die Küche war nach dem Kochen schmutzig.

A2 noun /brænd/

brand

Marke

Meaning

a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name

Example

Nike is a popular brand of sportswear.

Nike ist eine beliebte Marke für Sportbekleidung.

A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

eimer

Meaning

a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids

Example

The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.

Der Bauer füllte den Eimer mit frischem Wasser aus dem Brunnen.

A2 adverb /ˈdɪfərəntli/

differently

anders

Meaning

in a way that is not the same as another or as expected

Example

She approached the problem differently than her colleagues.

Sie ging das Problem anders an als ihre Kollegen.

A2 noun /stres/

stress

Stress

Meaning

Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.

Example

Excessive stress can lead to health issues.

Übermäßiger Stress kann zu Gesundheitsproblemen führen.

A2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt/

Elephant

Elefant

Meaning

a very large gray mammal with long curved teeth and a long nose called a trunk

Example

The elephant is the largest land animal in the world.

Der Elefant ist das größte Landtier der Welt.

A2 noun /ˈkʌp.bɔːrd/

Cupboard

schrank

Meaning

a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes

Example

She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard.

Sie stellte alle Teller und Schalen im Küchenschrank ab.

A2 noun /ˈpækɪdʒ/

package

Paket

Meaning

a container or wrapping in which something is packed

Example

He received a package in the mail.

Er hat ein Paket per Post erhalten.

A2 adjective /ˈmʌnθli/

monthly

monatlich

Meaning

happening, done, or published once a month

Example

Employees receive their salary on a monthly basis.

Mitarbeiter erhalten ihr Gehalt monatlich.

A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

backen

Meaning

to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven

Example

She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.

Sie buk einen Kuchen für den Geburtstag ihrer Freundin.

A2 noun sɔːŋz

songs

Lieder

Meaning

A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.

Example

Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.

Hören Sie Lieder, um die Aussprache zu lernen.

A2 adverb /jet/

Yet

noch; bis jetzt;

Meaning

up to now or a specified time; still; however; nevertheless

Example

He hasn't finished his homework yet.

Er hat seine Hausaufgaben noch nicht erledigt.

A2 adjective /ˈwɪndi/

windy

windig

Meaning

characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little

Example

It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.

Es war so windig, dass sich die Regenschirme umdrehten.

A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

Durchschnitt

Meaning

A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.

Example

The average score reflects overall performance.

Die Durchschnittspunktzahl spiegelt die Gesamtleistung wider.

A2 noun /əˈɡriː.mənts/

agreements

Vereinbarungen

Meaning

Formal arrangements or understandings between two or more parties.

Example

Agreements strengthen partnerships.

Vereinbarungen stärken Partnerschaften.

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 noun /pɪn/

pin

Nadel

Meaning

a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together

Example

She used a pin to attach the note to the board.

Sie benutzte eine Nadel, um die Notiz an das Brett zu heften.

A2 verb /hɜːrt/

hurt

verletzen

Meaning

to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally

Example

My back hurts from sitting too long.

Mein Rücken tut weh, weil ich zu lange gesessen habe.

A2 noun /ɪˈfekt/

Effect

Effekt; Ergebnis; Auswirkung

Meaning

a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause

Example

The new medicine had a positive effect on the patient's recovery.

Das neue Medikament hatte einen positiven Effekt auf die Genesung des Patienten.

A2 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/

Trick; Täuschung; List;

Meaning

a cunning act intended to deceive; a skillful action performed for entertainment

Example

The magician performed an amazing card trick that fooled everyone.

Der Zauberer führte einen erstaunlichen Kartentrick vor, der alle täuschte.