B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

verzweifelt

Meaning

in a way that shows despair or great need

Example

He called for help desperately after the accident.

Er rief verzweifelt nach Hilfe nach dem Unfall.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

unnatürlich

Meaning

not existing in nature; artificial; forced

Example

The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.

Das Lächeln des Schauspielers sah unnatürlich und gezwungen aus.

B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

Hüfte

Meaning

The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.

Example

She put her hands on her hips.

Sie legte ihre Hände auf ihre Hüften.

B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

besorgniserregend; beunruhigend

Meaning

causing anxiety or concern; troubling

Example

The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.

Die sinkenden Noten des Schülers waren besorgniserregend für seine Eltern.

B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

unruhig

Meaning

unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting

Example

The child was restless during the long car journey.

Das Kind war während der langen Autofahrt unruhig.

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 /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

Zauberer

Meaning

a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area

Example

The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.

Der Zauberer führte erstaunliche Zaubertricks vor.

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

Ruhe

Meaning

the quality or state of being calm and peaceful

Example

He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.

Er genoss die Ruhe der Landschaft.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

unbedeutend

Meaning

Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

Example

The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.

Die Kosten waren so unbedeutend, dass niemand sie bemerkte.

B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

potenziell

Meaning

with the possibility of becoming something in the future

Example

This project is potentially a huge success.

Dieses Projekt ist potenziell ein großer Erfolg.

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 /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

harness

kontrollieren und nutzen

Meaning

To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.

Example

Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.

Wissenschaftler arbeiten daran, Solarenergie effektiv zu nutzen.

B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

verbünden

Meaning

To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.

Example

The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.

Die beiden Länder beschlossen, sich gegen ihren gemeinsamen Feind zu verbünden.

B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

Lehrplan

Meaning

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.

Example

The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.

Die Schule hat ihren Lehrplan aktualisiert, um mehr digitale Alphabetisierungskurse einzubeziehen.

B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

Appetit

Meaning

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Example

Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.

Junk Food erhöht den Appetit auf unnatürliche Weise.

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 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

intoleranz

Meaning

unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own

Example

The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.

Der Führer wurde wegen seiner Intoleranz gegenüber anderen Religionen kritisiert.

B2 verb /buːst/

boost

steigern

Meaning

To increase, improve, or raise something.

Example

The company launched a campaign to boost sales.

Das Unternehmen startete eine Kampagne, um die Verkäufe zu steigern.

B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

Ansammlung

Meaning

The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.

Example

The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.

Die Ansammlung von Staub beeinträchtigt die Effizienz von Haushaltsgeräten.

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 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

schwul

Meaning

sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively

Example

He came out as gay during college.

Er kam während des Studiums als schwul heraus.

B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

Urheberrecht

Meaning

the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution

Example

She holds the copyright for the book.

Sie hält das Urheberrecht für das Buch.

B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

verarbeitete Lebensmittel

Meaning

Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.

Example

Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.

Übermäßiger Konsum von verarbeiteten Lebensmitteln führt zu Gesundheitsproblemen.

B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

Theoretiker

Meaning

A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.

Example

The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.

Der politische Theoretiker erklärte die Auswirkungen der Demokratie auf soziale Strukturen.

B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

leicht

Meaning

gently or with little force or weight

Example

She touched the baby’s hand lightly.

Sie berührte die Hand des Babys leicht.

B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

strukturen

Meaning

Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.

Example

The region has ancient structures.

Die Region hat alte Strukturen.

B2 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

untersuchen

Meaning

to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults

Example

The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.

Der Ingenieur wird das Gebäude auf strukturelle Schäden untersuchen.

B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

laboratorium

Meaning

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.

Example

Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.

Fortschrittliche Laboratorien ermöglichten bahnbrechende Entdeckungen.

B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

fesselnd

Meaning

Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.

Example

She gave a compelling speech about climate change.

Sie hielt eine fesselnde Rede über den Klimawandel.

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 ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

Ernte

Meaning

The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.

Example

Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.

Unregulierte Ernte beeinflusst die Biodiversität der Ozeane.

B2 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

Waghalsigkeit; Bereitschaft, Risiken einzugehen

Meaning

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

Example

The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.

Der Wagemut des Bergsteigers beeindruckte alle im Basislager.

B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

technologischer Fortschritt

Meaning

Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.

Example

Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.

Der technologische Fortschritt revolutioniert das Gesundheitswesen.

B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

Landwirtschaft

Meaning

The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

Example

Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.

Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft kann dazu beitragen, die Umwelt zu schützen.

B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

Abteil

Meaning

a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train

Example

We found seats in the first-class compartment.

Wir fanden Plätze im ersten Klasse Abteil.

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 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

skizze

Meaning

a simple, rough drawing or outline

Example

He made a quick sketch of the landscape.

Er machte eine schnelle Skizze der Landschaft.

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 əˈbʌndəns

abundance

Fülle

Meaning

A very large quantity of something; plenty

Example

The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.

Die Fülle an Gemüse im Winter ist bemerkenswert.

B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

Überwachung

Meaning

The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

Example

Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.

Überwachung stellt sicher, dass Standards eingehalten werden.

B2 noun /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

conviction

Überzeugung

Meaning

A firmly held belief or opinion.

Example

She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.

Sie sprach mit Überzeugung, sodass jeder ihr glaubte.

B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

Umfang

Meaning

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

Example

The project is beyond the scope of our resources.

Das Projekt geht über den Umfang unserer Ressourcen hinaus.

B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

arroganz

Meaning

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

Example

His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.

Seine Arroganz machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.

B2 noun /ˈdʒel.i fɪʃ/

Jelly fish

Qualle

Meaning

a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles

Example

The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body.

Die Qualle schwebte anmutig durch das Wasser mit ihrem durchsichtigen Körper.

B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

wirklich

Meaning

in a truthful and sincere way

Example

She genuinely cares about the environment.

Sie sorgt wirklich für die Umwelt.

B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

parallel

Meaning

side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding

Example

The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.

Die beiden Straßen verlaufen parallel zueinander über mehrere Meilen.

B2 verb /skæn/

scan

Glück

Meaning

To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.

Example

She scanned the document before sending it by email.

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

B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

ertrinken

Meaning

to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water

Example

He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.

Er ertrank fast, als er im Fluss schwamm.

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 noun jiːld

yield

Ertrag, Gewinn

Meaning

A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.

Example

The investment yielded high returns last year.

Die Investition erzielte hohe Renditen im letzten Jahr.

B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

ausatmen

Meaning

to breathe out air from the lungs

Example

She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.

Sie atmete langsam aus, nachdem sie den Atem angehalten hatte.

B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

Islam Religion

Meaning

the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)

Example

Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.

Der Islam betont Frieden, Gerechtigkeit und Mitgefühl.

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 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

ofen

Meaning

an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal

Example

The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.

Der Ofen in der Fabrik schmolz das Metall schnell.

B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

vergehen

Meaning

To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.

Example

Many soldiers perished in the war.

Viele Soldaten sind im Krieg gefallen.

B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

Zurückhaltung; Selbstkontrolle

Meaning

the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control

Example

She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.

Sie zeigte große Zurückhaltung, indem sie nicht auf die Kritik reagierte.

B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

Hebelwirkung

Meaning

The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.

Example

Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.

Hebelwirkung verstärkt deine Bemühungen und skaliert deine Arbeit.

B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

stören

Meaning

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

Example

Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.

Bitte störe mich nicht, während ich lerne.

B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

mit den Schultern zucken

Meaning

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

Example

He shrugged when asked about the missing file.

Er zuckte mit den Schultern, als man ihn nach der fehlenden Datei fragte.

B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

bereitstellen

Meaning

to provide or give; to make or cause to become

Example

The artist renders the scene beautifully.

Der Künstler stellt die Szene wunderschön dar.

B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

schnell lesen

Meaning

to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly

Example

She skimmed through the report before the meeting.

Sie überflog den Bericht vor dem Treffen.

B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

patrouillieren

Meaning

to move around an area to watch or guard it

Example

The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.

Die Polizei patrouilliert nachts auf den Straßen, um die Sicherheit zu gewährleisten.

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 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

Waffel (Lebensmittel), vage sprechen

Meaning

as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision

Example

He kept waffling instead of making a decision.

Er redete immer wieder und konnte keine Entscheidung treffen.

B2 adjective /ˈɡlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/

Glittering

glitzernd; strahlend; funkelnd

Meaning

shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;

Example

The glittering stars filled the clear night sky.

Die funkelnden Sterne füllten den klaren Nachthimmel.

B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

verbessert

Meaning

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.

Example

Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.

Verbesserte Strategien verbessern die Ergebnisse.

B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

aktiv

Meaning

in a way that involves energetic participation or effort

Example

He is actively involved in community service.

Er ist aktiv in der Gemeindearbeit beteiligt.

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

wertlos; nutzlos; bedeutungslos

Meaning

having no value; useless

Example

The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.

Der alte Computer wurde nach den neuen Software-Updates wertlos.

B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

trauern

Meaning

To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.

Example

They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.

Sie versammelten sich, um den Verlust ihres Freundes zu betrauern.

B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

autorisieren

Meaning

to give official permission or approval for something

Example

The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.

Der Manager wird die Zahlung morgen autorisieren.

B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

Terminal, final, unheilbare Krankheit

Meaning

As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.

Example

He waited for the bus at the central terminal.

Er wartete an der zentralen Terminalstation auf den Bus.

B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

paradieren, zur Schau stellen

Meaning

to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off

Example

The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.

Die Soldaten paradeten durch die Straßen am Unabhängigkeitstag.

B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

rein; absolut; durchsichtig; sehr steil

Meaning

complete; absolute; transparent; very steep

Example

It was sheer luck that we found the place.

Es war reines Glück, dass wir den Ort gefunden haben.

B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

Bemerkung

Meaning

something that is said; a comment

Example

She made a remark about the weather.

Sie machte eine Bemerkung über das Wetter.

B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

Raub

Meaning

the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat

Example

The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.

Die Polizei untersucht den Raub in dem örtlichen Geschäft.

B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

denkmal

Meaning

A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

Example

A monument should honor his contributions.

Ein Denkmal sollte seine Beiträge ehren.

B2 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

Erfrischung

Meaning

food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes

Example

We served light refreshments after the meeting.

Wir haben nach dem Meeting leichte Erfrischungen serviert.

B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

Ablenkungen

Meaning

Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.

Example

Eliminate distractions for better productivity.

Eliminiere die Ablenkungen für bessere Produktivität.

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

einbetten

Meaning

to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context

Example

The journalist was embedded with the military unit.

Der Journalist war mit der Militär-Einheit eingebettet.

B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

tödlich; tödlich; gefährlich

Meaning

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

Example

The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.

Das tödliche Gift tötete die Pflanze sofort.

B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

elastisch

Meaning

able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable

Example

The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.

Das elastische Band kann sich dehnen und in seine ursprüngliche Form zurückkehren.

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

störend; problematisch

Meaning

causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic

Example

The troublesome student disrupted the class again.

Der störende Schüler hat die Klasse wieder gestört.

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Apricot

aprikose

Meaning

a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh

Example

The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.

Der Aprikosenbaum produziert süße Früchte im Sommer.

B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

niere

Meaning

either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine

Example

Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.

Viel Wasser trinken hilft, die Nieren gesund zu halten.

B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

Perle

Meaning

a small round object with a hole through it for threading

Example

She made a necklace with colorful beads.

Sie machte eine Halskette mit bunten Perlen.

B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

tragödie; katastrophe

Meaning

an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending

Example

The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.

Das Erdbeben war eine Tragödie, die Tausende von Familien betroffen hat.

B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

vierteljährlich

Meaning

occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year

Example

The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.

Das Unternehmen veröffentlicht vierteljährliche Berichte an die Aktionäre.

B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/

jewish

Glück

Meaning

relating to Jews or Judaism

Example

They celebrate Jewish festivals every year.

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

B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

Rechtfertigung

Meaning

a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable

Example

There is no justification for such rude behavior.

Es gibt keine Rechtfertigung für so ein unhöfliches Verhalten.

B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

Sprecher

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization

Example

The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.

Der Sprecher hielt die Pressekonferenz im Namen des Unternehmens.

B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Missbilligungsruf/warnton

Meaning

To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.

Example

The audience began to boo the bad performance.

Das Publikum begann, die schlechte Darbietung auszubuhen.

B2 verb /ˈvænɪʃ/

vanish

verschwinden

Meaning

to disappear suddenly; to become invisible

Example

The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.

Der Zauberer ließ das Kaninchen aus dem Hut verschwinden.

B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

gründliche Untersuchung

Meaning

Critical observation or examination

Example

The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.

Das neue Gesetz steht unter gründlicher Untersuchung durch das Gesetzgebungsorgan.

B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

Vorgänger

Meaning

a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing

Example

The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.

Der neue Manager lernte aus den Fehlern seines Vorgängers.

B2 verb /ɪnˈlaɪtən/

enlighten

Glück

Meaning

to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation

Example

The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.

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

B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

verwüsten

Meaning

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

Example

The hurricane devastated the coastal town.

Der Hurrikan verwüstete die Küstenstadt.

B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

proklamieren

Meaning

to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important

Example

The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.

Der Präsident proklamierte einen nationalen Trauertag.

B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

terrorismus

Meaning

the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims

Example

The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.

Die Regierung hat Sicherheitsmaßnahmen verstärkt, um Terrorismus zu verhindern.

B2 noun /spæn/

span

Spannweite

Meaning

the full extent or length of something from one end to another

Example

The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.

Die Brücke hat eine Spannweite von mehr als 500 Metern.

B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

lebenszeit

Meaning

The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.

Example

She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.

Sie erreichte mehr in ihrer Lebenszeit als die meisten Menschen träumen.

B2 verb /tæn/

tan

die Haut oder das Leder braun machen durch Sonnenstrahlung oder chemische Mittel

Meaning

to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals

Example

She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.

Sie hat ihre Haut gebräunt, nachdem sie den Sommer am Strand verbracht hat.

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 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

nutzung

Meaning

The action of making practical and effective use of something.

Example

Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.

Die erhöhte Nutzung von Kunststoff erfordert ein besseres Abfallmanagement.

B2 noun /ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/

turnover

Umsatz

Meaning

the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company

Example

The company reported a high turnover in its sales department.

Das Unternehmen meldete einen hohen Umsatz in seiner Verkaufsabteilung.

B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

zwingen

Meaning

To force or drive someone to do something.

Example

The law compels citizens to pay taxes.

Das Gesetz zwingt die Bürger, Steuern zu zahlen.

B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

Strategie; Taktik

Meaning

a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal

Example

The coach used a new tactic to win the game.

Der Trainer verwendete eine neue Taktik, um das Spiel zu gewinnen.

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 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

indikator

Meaning

A thing that indicates the state or level of something.

Example

The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.

Die Arbeitslosenquote ist ein wichtiger Indikator für die wirtschaftliche Gesundheit.

B2 noun /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

questionnaire

Fragebogen

Meaning

a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions

Example

Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.

Die Teilnehmer füllten einen detaillierten Fragebogen zu ihren Gewohnheiten aus.

B2 adjective /ˈvɛriəbl/

Variable

variabel

Meaning

able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern

Example

The weather has been very variable this week.

Das Wetter war diese Woche sehr variabel.

B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

Prozess; Test

Meaning

a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality

Example

The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.

Der Mordprozess dauerte drei Wochen im Bezirksgericht.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

institutionell

Meaning

Relating to an organization or established practice.

Example

The government made several institutional reforms in education.

Die Regierung hat mehrere institutionelle Reformen im Bildungswesen durchgeführt.

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

liebevoll

Meaning

in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care

Example

She hugged her grandmother affectionately.

Sie umarmte ihre Großmutter liebevoll.