B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

Widmung

Meaning

The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.

Example

His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.

Seine Widmung legte den Grundstein für die indische Wissenschaft.

B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

freiwillig

Meaning

done willingly without being forced; given or done freely

Example

She made a voluntary donation to the charity.

Sie hat eine freiwillige Spende an die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation gemacht.

B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

Glück

Meaning

to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed

Example

The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.

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

B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

milchweiß

Meaning

a pure white color resembling milk

Example

The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.

Die Wolken sahen milchig weiß aus gegen den blauen Himmel.

B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

verbreitern

Meaning

to make or become wider or broader

Example

They plan to widen the road next year.

Sie planen, die Straße im nächsten Jahr zu verbreitern.

B2 noun /ˈtrɒli/

Troly

Trolley

Meaning

an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street

Example

The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes.

Der Trolley fährt alle fünfzehn Minuten durch das Stadtzentrum.

B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

hurrikan

Meaning

A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.

Example

The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.

Der Hurrikan zerstörte hunderte von Häusern entlang der Küste.

B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

Explosion, starker Schlag

Meaning

a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion

Example

The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.

Die Explosion schickte einen kräftigen Schlag durch das Gebäude.

B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

verbannt

Meaning

to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of

Example

The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.

Der König verbannte den Verräter aus dem Königreich.

B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

katastrophal, verheerend

Meaning

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

Example

Climate change has catastrophic consequences.

Der Klimawandel hat katastrophale Folgen.

B2 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

stumpf, direkt

Meaning

not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech

Example

Her blunt remarks offended some people.

Ihre direkten Bemerkungen haben einige Menschen beleidigt.

B2 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

abwechslungsreich; vielfältig

Meaning

showing differences; diverse; containing different types

Example

The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.

Das Museum hat eine abwechslungsreiche Sammlung antiker Artefakte.

B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

Freiberufler

Meaning

A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.

Example

She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.

Sie arbeitet als Freelancerin und entwirft Websites für verschiedene Kunden.

B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

bucht

Meaning

a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups

Example

The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.

Der Persische Golf ist eine wichtige Wasserstraße für den internationalen Versand und den Öltransport.

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

embark

sich auf eine Reise begeben

Meaning

to begin a journey, project, or activity

Example

She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.

Sie entschied sich, eine neue Karriere in der Medizin zu beginnen.

B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

künstlich;

Meaning

by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner

Example

The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.

Der See wurde künstlich für Bewässerungszwecke geschaffen.

B2 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

Satellit

Meaning

An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.

Example

Satellites provide critical data for research.

Satelliten liefern wichtige Daten für die Forschung.

B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

Präsidentschaft

Meaning

the office or position of being a president

Example

He was elected to the presidency in 2020.

Er wurde 2020 zum Präsidenten gewählt.

B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Diplomatie

Meaning

The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.

Example

Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.

Effektive Diplomatie half dabei, den Konflikt zu vermeiden.

B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

Wettbewerbsfähigkeit

Meaning

The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.

Example

Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.

Wettbewerbsfähigkeit ist entscheidend für die wirtschaftliche Nachhaltigkeit.

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsten.sɪv/

Extensive

umfassend; weitreichend; umfangreich

Meaning

covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive; wide-ranging

Example

The company conducted extensive research before launching the new product.

Das Unternehmen führte umfangreiche Forschungen durch, bevor es das neue Produkt auf den Markt brachte.

B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

Sonnenfinsternis

Meaning

an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth

Example

The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.

Die Sonnenfinsternis wird nächsten Monat von unserer Stadt aus sichtbar sein.

B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

Mischung

Meaning

a combination of different substances or elements

Example

The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.

Der Teig ist eine Mischung aus Mehl, Eiern und Milch.

B2 verb rɪˈzaɪn

resign

zurücktreten

Meaning

Voluntarily leave a job or other position.

Example

Ministers were forced to resign.

Die Minister wurden gezwungen, zurückzutreten.

B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

palästinensisch

Meaning

relating to Palestine or its people

Example

The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.

Das palästinensische Volk hat ein reiches kulturelles Erbe.

B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

Muli

Meaning

the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal

Example

The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.

Der Bauer benutzte einen Muli, um schwere Lasten zu tragen.

B2 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

stören

Meaning

To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.

Example

Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.

Individuelle Bestrebungen stören die soziale Harmonie.

B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

ermächtigen

Meaning

To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.

Example

Education can empower people to improve their lives.

Bildung kann den Menschen helfen, ihr Leben zu verbessern.

B2 noun /ˈlænd.leɪ.di/

Landlady

Vermieterin

Meaning

a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner

Example

The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment.

Die freundliche Vermieterin stellte frische Handtücher zur Verfügung und zeigte uns die Wohnung.

B2 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

doppelt

Meaning

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

Example

She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.

Sie fühlte sich doppelt so glücklich, nachdem sie den Preis gewonnen und eine Beförderung erhalten hatte.

B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

Kugel

Meaning

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

Example

The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.

Die Erde ist fast eine perfekte Kugel.

B2 noun helθ ˈhæzərdz

health hazards

Gesundheitsrisiken

Meaning

Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.

Example

Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards.

Die Verwendung von Plastik führt zu erheblichen Gesundheitsrisiken.

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 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 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

Modul

Meaning

a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole

Example

The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.

Das Modul zum maschinellen Lernen war schwierig, aber informativ.

B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

Vakanz; ein leerer Platz oder eine unbesetzte Stelle

Meaning

an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room

Example

There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.

In unserem Unternehmen gibt es eine Vakanz für einen Softwareingenieur.

B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

Blattgemüse

Meaning

Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage

Example

Eating greens is important for good health.

Das Essen von Blattgemüse ist wichtig für eine gute Gesundheit.

B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

bescheiden

Meaning

Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.

Example

She lives in a modest house in the countryside.

Sie wohnt auf dem Land in einem bescheidenen Haus.

B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

spezialisiert

Meaning

designed or developed for a particular purpose or function

Example

He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.

Er hat ein spezialisiertes Wissen über alte Zivilisationen.

B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Sammler

Meaning

a person who collects things as a hobby or job

Example

He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.

Er ist ein Briefmarkensammler mit Tausenden von seltenen Artikeln.

B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

verzweifelt

Meaning

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

Example

The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.

Die Situation wurde verzweifelt, als die Wasserversorgung aufgebraucht war.

B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

last

Meaning

a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry

Example

The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.

Die finanzielle Last war zu schwer für ihn.

B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

Unterwerfung, Einreichung

Meaning

the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration

Example

Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.

Ihre Einreichung des Berichts wurde vom Manager gewürdigt.

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 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

Wiederholung

Meaning

the action of repeating something that has already been said or written

Example

Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.

Konstante Wiederholung hilft den Studenten, Vokabeln effektiv zu lernen.

B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

symbolisch

Meaning

serving as a symbol or representing something else

Example

The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.

Die Taube ist symbolisch für Frieden und Freiheit.

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 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

bemerkenswert

Meaning

worthy of attention or notice; remarkable

Example

She made a notable contribution to the project.

Sie leistete einen bemerkenswerten Beitrag zum Projekt.

B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

erfahrener Mensch / ehemaliger Soldat

Meaning

a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces

Example

He is a veteran of the software industry.

Er ist ein Veteran der Softwareindustrie.

B2 noun ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

flying cars

fliegende Autos

Meaning

Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.

Example

Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion.

Fliegende Autos könnten bald das Problem des städtischen Verkehrs lösen.

B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

berechnet

Meaning

Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.

Example

Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.

Ihr berechneter Zug verschaffte ihr einen Vorteil gegenüber ihren Mitbewerbern.

B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

Schneefall

Meaning

the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls

Example

The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.

Der starke Schneefall blockierte gestern alle Straßen.

B2 noun ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

implication

Implikation

Meaning

A conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated; a likely consequence.

Example

The implication of climate change is severe.

Die Implikation des Klimawandels ist schwerwiegend.

B2 adjective /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

begabt; talentiert

Meaning

having exceptional talent or ability; talented;

Example

She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.

Sie ist eine talentierte Musikerin, die mehrere Instrumente spielt.

B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

bestehen

Meaning

To consist of or be made up of something.

Example

The committee comprises five members.

Das Komitee besteht aus fünf Mitgliedern.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/

Unfavourable

ungünstig; nachteilig

Meaning

not helpful or advantageous; adverse

Example

The weather conditions were unfavourable for our outdoor event.

Die Wetterbedingungen waren ungünstig für unser Outdoor-Event.

B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

Virtual

virtuell

Meaning

almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition; existing in essence or effect, though not in fact

Example

The virtual meeting allowed participants from different countries to collaborate.

Das virtuelle Meeting ermöglichte es Teilnehmern aus verschiedenen Ländern zusammenzuarbeiten.

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 adverb /ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/

Virtually

praktisch; fast;

Meaning

nearly; almost; in effect though not in name

Example

The building was virtually destroyed in the earthquake.

Das Gebäude wurde beim Erdbeben praktisch zerstört.

B2 adjective /ˈkwestʃənəbl/

Questionable

zweifelhaft

Meaning

doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion

Example

His questionable business practices led to an investigation.

Seine fragwürdigen Geschäftspraktiken führten zu einer Untersuchung.

B2 verb /əˈblaɪdʒ/

oblige

verpflichten

Meaning

to compel or require someone to do something; to help or do a favor

Example

I would be happy to oblige you with the information you need.

Ich würde mich freuen, Ihnen die benötigten Informationen zu geben.

B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

laut

Meaning

in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly

Example

The children were playing noisily in the playground.

Die Kinder spielten laut im Spielplatz.

B2 verb /wiːv/

weave

weben

Meaning

to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out

Example

She learned to weave beautiful carpets.

Sie hat gelernt, schöne Teppiche zu weben.

B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

Zuschauer

Meaning

a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer

Example

The stadium was filled with excited spectators.

Das Stadion war mit aufgeregten Zuschauern gefüllt.

B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

Symptom

Meaning

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

Example

Fever is a common symptom of the flu.

Fieber ist ein häufiges Symptom der Grippe.

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 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

mutig; furchtlos; zeigt Mut im Angesicht der Gefahr

Meaning

brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger

Example

The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.

Der mutige Feuerwehrmann rettete die Familie aus dem brennenden Gebäude.

B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

raffiniert

Meaning

Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.

Example

Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.

Raffinierte Designs verbessern die Ästhetik.

B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

Spur oder Linie; sich sehr schnell in eine bestimmte Richtung bewegen

Meaning

a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction

Example

Lightning streaked across the night sky.

Der Blitz zog über den Nachthimmel.

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

Teilchen

Meaning

Minute portions of matter.

Example

PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.

PM2.5 Teilchen schädigen die Atemwege.

B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

durchsetzungsfähig; selbstbewusst

Meaning

confident and forceful; having a strong personality

Example

She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.

Sie ist sehr assertiv, wenn sie in Besprechungen spricht.

B2 verb /həˈræs/

harass

belästigen

Meaning

to persistently annoy or torment someone

Example

The employees complained that their boss harassed them.

die angestellten beschwerten sich, dass ihr chef sie belästigte

B2 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

verlängern

Meaning

To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.

Example

A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.

Eine gesunde Ernährung hilft, die Lebenserwartung zu verlängern.

B2 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/

irritated

gereizt

Meaning

feeling annoyed or impatient; having inflamed or sore physical condition

Example

She felt irritated by the constant noise outside her window.

Sie war durch den ständigen Lärm gereizt.

B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

Gespräch, das auf eine Einigung abzielt; Verhandlung

Meaning

discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining

Example

The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.

Die Verhandlung zwischen den beiden Unternehmen dauerte Wochen.

B2 noun /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

Flusspferd

Meaning

a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa

Example

The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.

Das Flusspferd verbringt den Großteil des Tages im Wasser.

B2 verb /əˈvɜːrt/

avert

verhindern

Meaning

to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts

Example

Quick action helped avert a disaster.

Schnelles Handeln half, eine Katastrophe abzuwenden.

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

Gottesdienst

Meaning

the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice

Example

They gather every Sunday for worship.

Sie versammeln sich jeden Sonntag zum Gottesdienst.

B2 adjective /juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

Unanimous

einstimmig

Meaning

fully in agreement; shared by all

Example

The committee reached a unanimous decision.

Der Ausschuss traf eine einstimmige Entscheidung.

B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

Verachtung

Meaning

the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt

Example

She looked at him with open scorn.

Sie sah ihn mit offenem Verachtung an.

B2 verb /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

recreate

wieder erschaffen

Meaning

to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed

Example

The team recreated the lost dataset from backups.

Das Team hat den verlorenen Datensatz aus den Backups wiederhergestellt.

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

komisch

Meaning

Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.

Example

His comical expressions made everyone laugh.

Seine komischen Ausdrücke brachten alle zum Lachen.

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

beschämend; ehrlos; peinlich

Meaning

causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing

Example

His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.

Sein beschämendes Verhalten beschämte die ganze Familie.

B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

spuren

Meaning

a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something

Example

She traced the path of the river on the map.

Sie hat den Flussweg auf der Karte nachgezeichnet.

B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

Durchhaltevermögen

Meaning

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

Example

His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.

Sein Durchhaltevermögen half ihm, seine Träume zu verwirklichen.

B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

rücksichtslos; fahrlässig; gefährlich;

Meaning

acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;

Example

His reckless driving caused a serious accident.

Sein rücksichtsloses Fahren verursachte einen schweren Unfall.

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

nachdenklich stimmend

Meaning

stimulating careful consideration or thought

Example

The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.

Der Film war tiefgründig und nachdenklich stimmend und hinterließ einen bleibenden Eindruck.

B2 noun /dʒɜːrk/

Jerk

Ruck; Stoß; Dussel

Meaning

a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person

Example

The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.

Der plötzliche Ruck des Zuges ließ die Passagiere das Gleichgewicht für einen Moment verlieren.

B2 noun /æs/

Ass

Esel

Meaning

a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family

Example

The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.

Der Bauer benutzte einen Esel, um schwere Lasten zu tragen.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Unwilling

unwillig; widerwillig;

Meaning

not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do

Example

He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone.

Er war nicht bereit, sein Geheimnis mit jemandem zu teilen.

B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

nordosten

Meaning

the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.

Example

The storm is moving toward the northeast.

Der Sturm zieht nach Nordosten.

B2 verb /dɪˈspætʃ/

dispatch

verschicken

Meaning

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

Example

The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.

Das Unternehmen hat Hilfsgüter an die Überschwemmungsopfer gesendet.

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

Handwerker

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.

Der Handwerker schuf eine wunderschöne Holzskulptur.

B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

schwingen

Meaning

To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

Example

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

Die Bäume schwankten sanft im Wind.

B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

verachten

Meaning

to regard with contempt; to hate strongly

Example

She despises dishonesty in all its forms.

Sie verachtet Unehrlichkeit in allen Formen.

B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

stur; hartnäckig; widerspenstig

Meaning

refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate

Example

The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.

Das sture Kind weigerte sich, Gemüse zu essen.

B2 noun /dʒem/

Gem

kostbares Juwel

Meaning

a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth

Example

The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.

Das antike Halsband zeigte ein seltenes Saphir-Juwel, das von Diamanten umgeben war.

B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

Kokain (eine Droge)

Meaning

a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves

Example

He was arrested for possessing cocaine.

Er wurde wegen des Besitzes von Kokain verhaftet.

B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

außergewöhnlich

Meaning

Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.

Example

Exceptional talent drives innovation.

Außergewöhnliches Talent treibt Innovation an.

B2 noun /ˈmɔːl.tə/

Malta

Blutorange

Meaning

a sweet citrus fruit similar to orange, also known as blood orange or sweet orange

Example

Malta is a popular citrus fruit in Bangladesh known for its sweet taste and high vitamin C content.

Malta ist eine beliebte Zitrusfrucht in Bangladesch, bekannt für ihren süßen Geschmack und hohen Vitamin-C-Gehalt.

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 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

großzügig

Meaning

in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way

Example

She generously donated money to help the poor.

Sie spendete großzügig Geld, um den Armen zu helfen.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈdɪvaɪdɪd/

Undivided

Ungeteilt; vollständig; nicht getrennt oder gespalten

Meaning

whole; complete; not separated or split

Example

The team showed undivided attention to the coach's instructions.

Das Team zeigte ungeteilte Aufmerksamkeit für die Anweisungen des Trainers.

B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

verkürzen

Meaning

To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent

Example

She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.

Sie entschied sich, ihre Rede zu verkürzen, um die Zeitbegrenzung einzuhalten.

B2 verb /ˈvæksɪneɪt/

vaccinate

impfen

Meaning

to give a vaccine to protect against a disease

Example

Children are usually vaccinated before starting school.

Kinder werden in der Regel vor dem Schulbeginn geimpft.

B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

erbe

Meaning

Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.

Example

Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.

Bangladesch hat ein reiches kulturelles Erbe.

B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

Fotosynthese

Meaning

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

Example

Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.

Pflanzen sind für das Überleben auf die Fotosynthese angewiesen.

B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

abschaffen

Meaning

to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely

Example

The government decided to abolish the old tax system.

Die Regierung entschied sich, das alte Steuersystem abzuschaffen.

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

Protokoll

Meaning

an official procedure or system of rules

Example

The security team followed strict protocol during the event.

Das Sicherheitsteam folgte während der Veranstaltung einem strengen Protokoll.

B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

Labyrinth

Meaning

A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation

Example

The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.

Die Kinder gingen im Maislabyrinth auf dem Erntedankfest verloren.