B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

verlassen

Meaning

Empty of people; abandoned.

Example

The village looked completely deserted after the storm.

Das Dorf sah nach dem Sturm völlig verlassen aus.

B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

Verfall; Zersetzung; Fäulnis

Meaning

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

Example

The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.

Das alte Gebäude zeigte nach Jahren der Vernachlässigung Zeichen des Verfalls.

B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

Sesamsamen

Meaning

small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking

Example

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.

Streuen Sie Sesamsamen auf das Brot, bevor Sie es backen.

B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

Stück / wegwerfen

Meaning

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

Example

He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.

Er benutzte ein Stück Papier, um die Nummer aufzuschreiben.

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

Outfit

Meaning

A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.

Example

She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.

Sie trug ein schönes Outfit zur Party.

B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

Anpassungsfähigkeit

Meaning

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

Example

Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.

Anpassungsfähigkeit an sich verändernde Umgebungen ist im Geschäftsleben entscheidend.

B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

artikulieren

Meaning

to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly

Example

She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.

Sie konnte ihre Ideen während des Treffens artikulieren.

B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

scrollen

Meaning

Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.

Example

Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.

Durch Feeds scrollen verschwendet viel Zeit.

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 /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

Leid

Meaning

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

Example

They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.

Sie versuchten, sein Leid mit Medikamenten zu lindern.

B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

erträglich; zumutbar; nicht zu unangenehm oder schmerzhaft

Meaning

able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful

Example

The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.

Der Schmerz wurde erträglich, nachdem er das Medikament genommen hatte.

B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

beschleunigt

Meaning

Happening or developing faster than usual.

Example

The project progressed at an accelerated pace.

Das Projekt schritt mit beschleunigtem Tempo voran.

B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

verschmelzen

Meaning

To join or blend two or more things together into one.

Example

The two metals fused under high heat.

Die beiden Metalle verschmolzen unter hoher Hitze.

B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

zusammenfassen

Meaning

To give a brief statement of the main points of something

Example

She summarized the report in just a few minutes.

Sie fasste den Bericht in nur wenigen Minuten zusammen.

B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

pension

Meaning

a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability

Example

After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.

Nach der Pensionierung erhält er eine monatliche Rente von der Firma.

B2 adjective ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv

comprehensive

umfassend

Meaning

Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; complete and thorough.

Example

A comprehensive study enhances understanding.

Eine umfassende Studie fördert das Verständnis.

B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

lobenswert

Meaning

deserving praise; commendable; admirable

Example

Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.

Ihre wohltätige Arbeit ist wirklich lobenswert.

B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

männliche biene

Meaning

a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen

Example

The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.

Die Drohnen sammeln keinen Honig wie die Arbeiterbienen.

B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

heimsuchen

Meaning

to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost

Example

The old memories still haunt me.

Die alten Erinnerungen verfolgen mich immer noch.

B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

Vorschlag, Plan

Meaning

A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.

Example

The company made a business proposition to the investors.

Das Unternehmen machte den Investoren ein Geschäftsangebot.

B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

fruchtbarkeit

Meaning

The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.

Example

Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.

Die Fruchtbarkeit des Bodens ist entscheidend für die Landwirtschaft.

B2 noun /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

inhabitant

Einwohner

Meaning

a person or animal that lives in a particular place

Example

The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood.

Die Einwohner des Dorfes sind auf die Landwirtschaft angewiesen, um ihren Lebensunterhalt zu sichern.

B2 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

Verzweiflung

Meaning

the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless

Example

After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.

Nach dem Verlust seines Jobs fiel er in Verzweiflung und konnte keinen Weg nach vorne sehen.

B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

Guave

Meaning

a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds

Example

I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.

Ich liebe es, frische Guaven aus dem Baum in unserem Garten zu essen.

B2 adjective /ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/

Ignorant

ignorant

Meaning

lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed

Example

She was ignorant about the new technology trends.

Sie war ignorant gegenüber den neuen Technologietrends.

B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

ansprechend; interessant; angenehm

Meaning

attractive; interesting; pleasing

Example

The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

Der bunte Garten sieht für Besucher sehr ansprechend aus.

B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

Glaubwürdigkeit

Meaning

The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.

Example

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

Seine Glaubwürdigkeit als Führer bleibt unbestreitbar.

B2 noun ˈneɪʧər ɪnˈθjuːziæsts

Nature Enthusiasts

Naturfreunde

Meaning

People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.

Example

Nature enthusiasts often visit Sajek Valley for its scenic beauty.

Naturfreunde besuchen oft das Sajek-Tal wegen seiner malerischen Schönheit.

B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

trüb

Meaning

cold, miserable, or without hope

Example

The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.

Die Zukunft schien trüb nach dem wirtschaftlichen Abschwung.

B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriə/

criteria

Kriterium

Meaning

Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.

Example

The candidates were evaluated based on strict criteria.

Die Kandidaten wurden nach strengen Kriterien bewertet.

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 ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

digitale Entgiftung

Meaning

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.

Example

A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.

Eine digitale Entgiftung kann helfen, Handermüdung zu reduzieren.

B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

die kleinste Einheit eines digitalen Bildes oder Displays

Meaning

the smallest unit of a digital image or display

Example

The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.

Das Bild ist verschwommen, weil einige Pixel fehlen.

B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

eine Person, die überlebt, insbesondere eine Person, die nach einem Ereignis am Leben bleibt, bei dem andere gestorben sind

Meaning

a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died

Example

She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.

Sie ist eine Krebspatientin, die überlebt hat und nun anderen Patienten hilft.

B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

Meaning

a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language

Example

Happy and joyful are synonyms.

Glücklich und fröhlich sind Synonyme.

B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

vorstädtisch

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there

Example

They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.

Sie haben ein Haus in einem ruhigen vorstädtischen Gebiet gekauft.

B2 verb /ɪˈveɪd/

evade

entkommen

Meaning

To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

Example

He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.

Er versuchte, die Frage zu umgehen, indem er das Thema wechselte.

B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

pleite

Meaning

a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something

Example

The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.

Das Unternehmen ging nach Jahren schlechter finanzieller Verwaltung pleite.

B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

Intellektuelle

Meaning

People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.

Example

Intellectuals protested against the dominance.

Die Intellektuellen protestierten gegen die Vorherrschaft.

B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

Behauptung

Meaning

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Example

Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.

Ihre Behauptung, dass sie recht hatte, wurde mit Stille empfangen.

B2 noun /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

identification

Identifikation

Meaning

the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is

Example

You need proper identification to enter the building.

Du brauchst eine ordnungsgemäße Identifikation, um das Gebäude zu betreten.

B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

mangel an frischer Luft; schlecht belüftet; formell und konservativ in der Haltung

Meaning

lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude

Example

The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.

Der Raum war stickig und brauchte frische Luft.

B2 verb /slæp/

slap

ohrfeigen

Meaning

to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply

Example

She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.

Sie war so wütend, dass sie ihm ins Gesicht schlug.

B2 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

bedauerlich; unglücklich; bedauernd

Meaning

causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable

Example

It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.

Es ist bedauerlich, dass so viele talentierte Menschen das Unternehmen verlassen haben.

B2 adjective /veɪɡ/

Vague

vage; unklar

Meaning

unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed

Example

His explanation was too vague for me to understand.

Seine Erklärung war zu vage, um sie zu verstehen.

B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

agrarisch

Meaning

Connected with farming.

Example

Agricultural advancements enhance food security.

Agrarische Fortschritte verbessern die Ernährungssicherheit.

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 /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

abtrennen

Meaning

to separate or remove something from something else

Example

She detached the page from the notebook.

Sie hat die Seite aus dem Notizbuch abgetrennt.

B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

erfrischend

Meaning

making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different

Example

The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.

Die kühle Brise war erfrischend nach dem heißen Tag.

B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

Speicherung

Meaning

the action or method of storing something for future use

Example

The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.

Das Lagerhaus bietet viel Speicherplatz.

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 verb /ɪmˈplaɪ/

imply

andeuten

Meaning

To suggest something without directly stating it.

Example

Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.

Ihr Ton schien zu implizieren, dass sie verärgert war.

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 /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

bevorstehend

Meaning

about to happen soon; willing to share information

Example

The company announced its forthcoming product launch.

Das Unternehmen kündigte die bevorstehende Produkteinführung an.

B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

mitten in

Meaning

in the middle of or surrounded by something

Example

The team stayed calm amid the chaos.

Das Team blieb ruhig mitten im Chaos.

B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

ermüdend; langweilig

Meaning

causing weariness or boredom; tedious

Example

The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.

Die lange Vorlesung war ermüdend und wiederholend.

B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

Gletscher

Meaning

a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land

Example

The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.

Der Gletscher schmilzt langsam aufgrund des Klimawandels.

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

herzzerreißend; erschütternd; bewegend

Meaning

causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing

Example

The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.

Die Dokumentation zeigte herzzerreißende Szenen von Kindern in Armut.

B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

Abtreibung

Meaning

The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.

Example

The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.

Die Debatte über Abtreibung teilt weiterhin die öffentliche Meinung.

B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

Blazer

Meaning

A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.

Example

He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.

Er sah in seinem marineblauen Blazer bei der Veranstaltung schick aus.

B2 adverb /hɪˈstɒrɪkli/

historically

historisch

Meaning

in a way that relates to history or past events

Example

Historically, this city was a major trade center.

Historisch gesehen war diese Stadt ein wichtiger Handelsplatz.

B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

Optiker

Meaning

A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.

Example

The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.

Der Optiker passte meine neuen Brillen so an, dass sie besser passten.

B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

transparenz

Meaning

The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.

Example

Transparency fosters trust in governance.

Transparenz fördert das Vertrauen in die Verwaltung.

B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

sozialismus

Meaning

An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.

Example

In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.

Im Sozialismus werden Ressourcen gleichmäßig unter den Bürgern verteilt.

B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

beständig; dauerhaft

Meaning

enduring for a long time; permanent; durable

Example

Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.

Ihre Freundschaft hatte einen beständigen Einfluss auf ihr Leben.

B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

Anschuldigung

Meaning

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal

Example

The allegation against him was proven false.

Die Anschuldigung gegen ihn wurde als falsch erwiesen.

B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

astrologie

Meaning

the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs

Example

She studied astrology to understand her future.

Sie studierte Astrologie, um ihre Zukunft zu verstehen.

B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

durchzogen

Meaning

Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.

Example

The country was ridden with corruption.

Das Land war durchzogen von Korruption.

B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

unabhängig von

Meaning

without paying attention to the current situation or condition

Example

She will go to the party regardless of the weather.

Sie wird zur Party gehen, unabhängig vom Wetter.

B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

Vorratskammer

Meaning

A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.

Example

She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.

Sie füllte die Vorratskammer mit frischen Lebensmitteln für die Woche.

B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

diagnostizieren

Meaning

To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.

Der Arzt diagnostizierte ihn mit einer Lungenentzündung.

B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

Inventar

Meaning

A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.

Example

The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.

Der Ladenbesitzer hat das Inventar überprüft, bevor er den Laden öffnete.

B2 adjective /ɪˈmɒrəl/

immoral

unmoralisch

Meaning

Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.

Example

He was fired for his immoral behavior.

Er wurde wegen seines unmoralischen Verhaltens entlassen.

B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

entlassen, ablehnen

Meaning

to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important

Example

The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.

Der Manager entließ den Mitarbeiter, weil er zu oft zu spät kam.

B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

persönlich nehmen

Meaning

To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.

Example

Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.

Nimm es nicht persönlich, er wollte dich nicht verärgern.

B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

Spannung

Meaning

mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition

Example

The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.

Die Frist verursachte viel Spannung im Büro.

B2 noun ɪnˈhɑːns.mənt

enhancement

Verbesserung

Meaning

An increase or improvement in quality, value, or extent.

Example

Enhancement of education quality is vital.

Die Verbesserung der Bildungsqualität ist entscheidend.

B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

Trümmer

Meaning

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

Example

Debris in the eyes causes irritation.

Trümmer in den Augen verursachen Irritationen.

B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

fällig

Meaning

required to be paid; owed as a debt

Example

The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.

Der Betrag ist innerhalb von dreißig Tagen nach Rechnungsdatum fällig.

B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

Klassifikation

Meaning

the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.

Example

The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.

Die Klassifikation von Tieren hilft, ihre Biologie zu verstehen.

B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

zahnmedizinisch

Meaning

relating to teeth or dentistry

Example

She goes for a dental checkup every six months.

Sie geht alle sechs Monate zur zahnmedizinischen Untersuchung.

B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

Blütenblatt

Meaning

One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla

Example

Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.

Jedes Blütenblatt der Gänseblümchen war weiß mit einem gelben Zentrum.

B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

Gerücht

Meaning

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.

Example

There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.

Es gibt ein Gerücht, dass das Unternehmen im nächsten Jahr fusionieren wird.

B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

laut weinen

Meaning

to cry noisily while taking short breaths

Example

She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.

Sie begann nach dem Hören der Nachricht unkontrolliert zu schluchzen.

B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

Unterstützung

Meaning

help or support; financial or material support

Example

The project received backing from several major investors.

Das Projekt erhielt Unterstützung von mehreren wichtigen Investoren.

B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

mental

Meaning

relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes

Example

She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.

Sie bereitete sich mental auf die Prüfung vor.

B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

Effektivität

Meaning

the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.

Example

The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.

Die Effektivität der neuen Politik wird noch bewertet.

B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

Wahrnehmung, Verständnis

Meaning

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses

Example

Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.

Unsere Wahrnehmung der Situation wurde durch unsere früheren Erfahrungen geprägt.

B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

Dichte

Meaning

the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area

Example

The density of population in the city center is extremely high.

Die Bevölkerungsdichte im Stadtzentrum ist extrem hoch.

B2 noun /ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

unavailability

Nichtverfügbarkeit

Meaning

The state of being not available or not accessible.

Example

The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project.

Die Nichtverfügbarkeit des Managers verursachte eine Verzögerung im Projekt.

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 /ˈheɪ.trəd/

Hatred

Hass

Meaning

intense dislike or ill will; a feeling of strong aversion

Example

His hatred for injustice motivated him to become a human rights lawyer.

Sein Hass auf Ungerechtigkeit motivierte ihn, Menschenrechtsanwalt zu werden.

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

Korrespondent

Meaning

A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.

Example

The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.

Der ausländische Korrespondent berichtete live aus Paris.

B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

glitzern

Meaning

To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.

Example

Her dress glittered under the stage lights.

Ihr Kleid glitzerte unter den Bühnenlichtern.

B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

Meaning

a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish

Example

The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.

Der verspielte Otter schwamm anmutig im Fluss.

B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

primäres Ziel

Meaning

The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.

Example

The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.

Das primäre Ziel der Veranstaltung war es, das Recycling zu fördern.

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

Heimweh; Sehnsucht nach Zuhause

Meaning

experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home

Example

After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.

Nach drei Monaten Studium im Ausland fühlte Maria sich immer mehr heimwehkrank nach ihrer Familie.

B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

Wasserkrug

Meaning

a container used for storing or carrying water

Example

The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.

Der Wasserkrug in der Küche war mit frischem Trinkwasser gefüllt.

B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

Schrank

Meaning

a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things

Example

She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.

Sie bewahrt ihre Wintermäntel im Schrank neben der Tür auf.

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

Einzahlung, Kaution

Meaning

to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally

Example

She deposited $500 into her savings account.

Sie hat 500 Dollar auf ihr Sparkonto eingezahlt.

B2 noun ˈjuːnəti

unity

Einheit

Meaning

The state of being united or joined as a whole.

Example

Unity among people led to victory.

Die Einheit unter den Menschen führte zum Sieg.

B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

verpflichtend

Meaning

Required by law or a rule; obligatory.

Example

Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.

Das Tragen von Sicherheitsgurten ist in den meisten Ländern verpflichtend.

B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

Lebenserwartung

Meaning

The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.

Example

Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.

Die Lebenserwartung hängt von der Qualität der Gesundheitsversorgung ab.

B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

Schwalbe

Meaning

a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail

Example

The swallow built its nest under the roof.

Die Schwalbe baute ihr Nest unter dem Dach.

B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

Beendigung

Meaning

the act of ending something or the state of being ended

Example

The termination of the contract caused financial loss.

Die Beendigung des Vertrags führte zu finanziellen Verlusten.

B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

Selbstgenügsamkeit

Meaning

Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.

Example

Self-reliance helps build confidence.

Selbstgenügsamkeit hilft, Vertrauen aufzubauen.

B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

vielversprechend

Meaning

showing signs of future success or potential

Example

She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.

Sie ist eine vielversprechende junge Wissenschaftlerin mit großartigen Ideen.

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

umstritten

Meaning

Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.

Example

The policy remains controversial.

Die Politik bleibt umstritten.

B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Entlein

Meaning

a young duck

Example

The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.

Die Mutterente führte ihre Entchen zum Teich.

B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

Institut

Meaning

as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate

Example

The university decided to institute new rules for the library.

Die Universität beschloss, neue Regeln für die Bibliothek einzuführen.

B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

vertraut machen

Meaning

to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce

Example

Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.

Bitte machen Sie sich mit den Sicherheitsrichtlinien vertraut, bevor Sie die Maschine bedienen.

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

Selbstachtung

Meaning

A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.

Example

She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.

Sie weigerte sich, ihre Selbstachtung zu gefährden, indem sie ungerechte Behandlung akzeptierte.

B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

ausweichen

Meaning

to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly

Example

The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.

Der Boxer schaffte es, dem Schlag seines Gegners auszuweichen.

B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

klinisch

Meaning

Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.

Example

The doctor conducted a clinical examination.

Der Arzt führte eine klinische Untersuchung durch.

B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

Dimension

Meaning

An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.

Example

Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.

Erneuerbare Projekte bringen eine neue Dimension in die Stadtplanung.

B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

biologisch

Meaning

Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.

Example

Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.

Ökologischer Landbau verbessert die Gesundheit des Bodens und reduziert die Verschmutzung.

B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

zerbrechen

Meaning

to break something into pieces violently

Example

She smashed the glass in frustration.

Sie zerschlug das Glas aus Frustration.

B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

Zufluchtsort

Meaning

A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.

Example

The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.

Der Wald ist ein Zufluchtsort für gefährdete Tiere.

B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

duft

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one

Example

The scent of roses filled the garden.

Der Duft der Rosen erfüllte den Garten.

B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

aromatisch

Meaning

Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

Example

The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.

Der Koch verwendete aromatische Kräuter, um das Gericht zu würzen.

B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zən/

horizon

Horizont

Meaning

the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest

Example

The sun disappeared below the horizon.

Die Sonne verschwand unter dem Horizont.