B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

verdauungsfördernd

Meaning

Relating to the digestion of food.

Example

Digestive enzymes help break down food.

Verdauungsenzyme helfen dabei, Nahrung abzubauen.

B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

Invasion

Meaning

An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.

Example

The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.

Die Armee bereitete sich auf die Möglichkeit einer Invasion vor.

B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

durchweichen

Meaning

to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid

Example

She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.

sie durchnässte die kleidung in wasser, bevor sie sie wusch.

B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

entsorgung

Meaning

the action or process of getting rid of something

Example

The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.

Die Entsorgung von Abfällen ist entscheidend, um eine saubere Umwelt zu erhalten.

B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

etwas extra geben / schonen

Meaning

To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.

Example

Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?

Könntest du mir ein paar Minuten deiner Zeit geben?

B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

täuschend

Meaning

Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.

Example

Appearances can be deceptive.

Erscheinungen können täuschend sein.

B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

Beschleunigung

Meaning

the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up

Example

The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.

Das Auto zeigte eine schnelle Beschleunigung auf der Autobahn.

B2 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

biologische Landwirtschaft

Meaning

Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.

Example

Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.

Biologische Landwirtschaft verbessert die Gesundheit des Bodens und reduziert die Verschmutzung.

B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

dennoch

Meaning

in spite of that; nevertheless

Example

It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.

Es regnete, aber trotzdem gingen sie wandern.

B2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪʃəl/

facial

Gesichtsbehandlung

Meaning

Relating to the face; a beauty treatment for the face

Example

She booked a facial at the spa.

Sie hat eine Gesichtsbehandlung im Spa gebucht.

B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

Ähnlichkeit

Meaning

the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character

Example

There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.

Es gibt eine starke Ähnlichkeit zwischen den beiden Schwestern.

B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

mittelschicht

Meaning

The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.

Example

The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.

Die Mittelschicht war von der Entscheidung stark betroffen.

B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

Deduktion

Meaning

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

Example

His deduction from the evidence was accurate.

Seine Deduktion aus den Beweisen war korrekt.

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 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

absolut

Meaning

total, complete, or without restriction

Example

The dictator had absolute power over the nation.

Der Diktator hatte absolute Macht über die Nation.

B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

Annahmen

Meaning

Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.

Example

His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.

Seine Annahmen über das Projekt waren völlig falsch.

B2 noun ˈaʊt.pʊt

output

produktion

Meaning

The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.

Example

Climate change reduces agricultural output.

Der Klimawandel verringert die landwirtschaftliche Produktion.

B2 adjective /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

definitive

abschließend

Meaning

serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive

Example

The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy.

Das Komitee erzielte eine endgültige Vereinbarung über die Politik.

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 /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

botanisch

Meaning

relating to plants or plant life

Example

She works at the botanical garden.

Sie arbeitet im botanischen Garten.

B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

Lagerhaus

Meaning

a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed

Example

The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.

Das Unternehmen lagert alle seine Produkte in einem großen Lagerhaus.

B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

verschlimmern

Meaning

To make a situation worse or more serious.

Example

Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.

Das Kratzen des Ausschlags wird den Zustand nur verschlimmern.

B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

Ausschluss

Meaning

The process or state of being left out or denied access.

Example

The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.

Die Politik führte zum Ausschluss bestimmter Gruppen.

B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

anschließend

Meaning

at a later time; afterward

Example

He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.

Er hat seine Prüfung nicht bestanden und musste sie anschließend wiederholen.

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 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

unendlich

Meaning

limitless or endless in space, extent, or number

Example

The universe is often described as infinite.

Das Universum wird oft als unendlich beschrieben.

B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

Vogel Feder

Meaning

one of the light structures that cover a bird's body

Example

The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.

Der Pfau hat wunderschöne bunte Federn.

B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

hohl; leer;

Meaning

having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere

Example

The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.

Der hohle Baumstamm bot kleinen Tieren Unterschlupf.

B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.tən/

Fountain

brunnen

Meaning

a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows

Example

The fountain in the park attracts many visitors.

Der Brunnen im Park zieht viele Besucher an.

B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

Schimpfwort

Meaning

An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.

Example

He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.

Er schrie ein Schimpfwort, als er sich den Zeh stieß.

B2 noun /bætʃ/

batch

eine Menge von Artikeln, die auf einmal produziert oder verarbeitet werden

Meaning

a quantity of items produced or processed at one time

Example

She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning.

Sie backte heute Morgen eine frische Charge Kekse.

B2 adjective /ˌfæʃ.ənd/

Outdated

veraltet

Meaning

obsolete; no longer current

Example

This computer software is completely outdated.

Diese Software ist vollständig veraltet.

B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

Vorwort

Meaning

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

Example

The author explained his motivation in the preface.

Der Autor erklärte seine Motivation im Vorwort.

B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

Waren

Meaning

Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.

Example

The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.

Die Preise von Waren wie Öl und Gold schwanken häufig.

B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

Treibhauseffekt

Meaning

The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.

Example

The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.

Der Treibhauseffekt erhöht die globalen Temperaturen.

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 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

vollständig; völlig

Meaning

Entirely; completely; to the full extent

Example

I am wholly committed to this project.

Ich bin vollständig in dieses Projekt investiert.

B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

befolgen

Meaning

to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law

Example

All companies must comply with safety regulations.

Alle Unternehmen müssen die Sicherheitsvorschriften einhalten.

B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

Gewichtheben

Meaning

the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle

Example

Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.

Gewichtheben erfordert Disziplin und die richtige Technik.

B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

aus erster Hand; direkt

Meaning

directly experienced or obtained; from the original source

Example

I experienced the earthquake first-hand.

Ich habe das Erdbeben aus erster Hand erlebt.

B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

Matratze

Meaning

a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed

Example

We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.

Wir haben eine neue Matratze für unser Schlafzimmer gekauft.

B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

verstärken

Meaning

to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant

Example

The microphone amplifies her voice.

Das Mikrofon verstärkt ihre Stimme.

B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Acre

Meaning

a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)

Example

The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.

Der Bauer besitzt fünf Acres fruchtbares Land.

B2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

Vormund; Wächter

Meaning

a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs

Example

After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.

Nachdem ihre Eltern gestorben waren, wurde ihr Onkel ihr gesetzlicher Vormund und kümmerte sich um sie.

B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

Kolonie

Meaning

a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people

Example

India was once a British colony.

Indien war einst eine britische Kolonie.

B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

Höflichkeit; Anstand;

Meaning

the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark

Example

He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.

Er zeigte große Höflichkeit, indem er die Tür für ältere Menschen offen hielt.

B2 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

aufschlussreich

Meaning

Revealing something significant or giving important information.

Example

Her silence was more telling than words.

Ihr Schweigen war aufschlussreicher als Worte.

B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

verfolgen

Meaning

to institute legal proceedings against someone

Example

The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.

Der Anwalt entschied sich, den Fall nach dem Sammeln ausreichender Beweise zu verfolgen.

B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

tau

Meaning

tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses

Example

The morning dew glistened on the grass.

Der Morgentau glänzte auf dem Gras.

B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

angewidert

Meaning

feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion

Example

She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.

Sie war angewidert von der Art, wie er die Tiere behandelte.

B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

Roller

Meaning

a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity

Example

She rides a scooter to work every day.

Sie fährt jeden Tag mit dem Roller zur Arbeit.

B2 adjective /liːn/

Lean

dünn; wenig Fett; schwach

Meaning

thin; having little fat; weak

Example

He has a lean and muscular body.

Er hat einen dünnen und muskulösen Körper.

B2 noun /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

Puppe / dummer Mensch

Meaning

a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person

Example

The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.

Der Schneider benutzte eine Puppe, um das Kleid zu präsentieren.

B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

Gewissen, Moral, inneres Gefühl

Meaning

an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior

Example

His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.

Sein Gewissen hinderte ihn daran, seinen Eltern über seine Noten zu lügen.

B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

durchbohren

Meaning

to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object

Example

The arrow will pierce through the target.

Der Pfeil wird das Ziel durchdringen.

B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

fragen

Meaning

to ask; to investigate

Example

She inquired about the job opening.

Sie fragte nach der Stellenanzeige.

B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

Verlobte

Meaning

a woman who is engaged to be married

Example

John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.

John kaufte einen schönen Verlobungsring für seine Verlobte.

B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

Lieferant

Meaning

a person or company that provides goods or services

Example

The supplier delivered the products on time.

Der Lieferant lieferte die Produkte pünktlich.

B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

Bewerber

Meaning

a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position

Example

The applicant was interviewed for the position.

Der Bewerber wurde für die Position interviewt.

B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

wund

Meaning

painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body

Example

After the long run, my legs were sore.

Nach dem langen Lauf waren meine Beine wund.

B2 noun ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns

ecological balance

ökologisches Gleichgewicht

Meaning

A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.

Example

Maintaining ecological balance is essential for a sustainable planet.

Die Aufrechterhaltung des ökologischen Gleichgewichts ist für einen nachhaltigen Planeten entscheidend.

B2 noun /feɪt/

Fate

Schicksal

Meaning

the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power

Example

Many people believe that fate determines the course of their lives.

Viele Menschen glauben, dass das Schicksal den Verlauf ihres Lebens bestimmt.

B2 noun /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

übermäßige Menschenansammlungen

Meaning

Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.

Example

The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.

Das U-Bahn-System leidet während der Hauptverkehrszeiten unter schwerer Überfüllung.

B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

zivil

Meaning

relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens

Example

The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.

Der Bürgermeister ermutigte die Menschen, an zivilen Aktivitäten teilzunehmen.

B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

Stirn

Meaning

the part of the face above the eyes; forehead

Example

She wiped the sweat from her brow.

Sie wischte den Schweiß von ihrer Stirn.

B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

rechtfertigen

Meaning

to show or prove that something is right or reasonable

Example

He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.

Er versuchte, seine Entscheidung mit logischen Gründen zu rechtfertigen.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

umweltfreundlich

Meaning

Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.

Example

Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.

Umweltfreundliche Produkte sind so konzipiert, dass sie den ökologischen Schaden verringern.

B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

Fettleibigkeit

Meaning

The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.

Example

Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

Fettleibigkeit erhöht das Risiko für Diabetes und Herzkrankheiten.

B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

Unterwäsche

Meaning

Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie

Example

He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.

Er faltete seine Unterwäsche sorgfältig, bevor er sie einpackte.

B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

abgenutzt; in schlechtem Zustand; zeigt Gebrauchsspuren; ungerecht oder grausam

Meaning

worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean

Example

His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.

Seine abgenutzte Kleidung zeigte, dass er seit Tagen unterwegs war.

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

python

Meaning

a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction

Example

The python wrapped around its prey tightly.

Der Python schlängelte sich fest um seine Beute.

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 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

tiefgreifend

Meaning

Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.

Example

The speech had a profound impact on the audience.

Die Rede hatte einen tiefgreifenden Einfluss auf das Publikum.

B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

verschieben

Meaning

To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.

Example

The meeting was deferred until next week.

Das Treffen wurde auf nächste Woche verschoben.

B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ənz

emissions

Emissionen

Meaning

The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.

Example

Carbon emissions are rising globally.

Kohlenstoffemissionen steigen weltweit an.

B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

Phase; eine deutliche Periode oder Stufe in einem Entwicklungsprozess

Meaning

a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development

Example

The project is now in its final phase.

Das Projekt befindet sich nun in seiner letzten Phase.

B2 noun /iːz/

Ease

Leichtigkeit; Komfort

Meaning

absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation

Example

After years of practice, she played the piano with great ease.

Nach Jahren des Übens spielte sie das Klavier mit großer Leichtigkeit.

B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

Entschädigung; Vergütung

Meaning

something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward

Example

The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.

Das Unternehmen leistete den im Unfall verletzten Arbeitern finanzielle Entschädigung.

B2 noun /duːm/

doom

Unheil

Meaning

A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.

Example

The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.

Die alte Prophezeiung sagte das Unheil der Stadt voraus.

B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

Stroh oder Rohr

Meaning

a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants

Example

She drank the juice through a straw.

Sie trank den Saft durch einen Strohhalm.

B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

flechten

Meaning

to weave together strands of hair or material

Example

She braided her hair before going to school.

Sie flechtete ihre Haare, bevor sie zur Schule ging.

B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

errichten

Meaning

to build or construct something; to set upright

Example

They erected a statue in the town square.

Sie errichteten eine Statue auf dem Marktplatz.

B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

mündlich; bezogen auf den Mund

Meaning

spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth

Example

The oral examination will test your speaking skills.

Die mündliche Prüfung wird Ihre Sprechfähigkeiten testen.

B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

ähnlich

Meaning

in a similar way

Example

Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.

Auf ähnliche Weise können wir Erfolg mit Hingabe und harter Arbeit erzielen.

B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

getrennt

Meaning

in a way that is apart or individually; not together

Example

They decided to travel separately to the conference.

Sie beschlossen, zur Konferenz getrennt zu reisen.

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

Angebot / zart

Meaning

to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal

Example

The company tendered its resignation to the board.

Das Unternehmen reichte seine Kündigung beim Vorstand ein.

B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

Paket; Bündel

Meaning

a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together

Example

The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.

Der Postbote hat ein Bündel Briefe zu unserem Haus gebracht.

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 /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

Kakerlake

Meaning

a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places

Example

A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.

Eine Kakerlake lief schnell über den Küchenboden.

B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

flöte

Meaning

a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end

Example

He played a sweet melody on his flute.

Er spielte eine süße Melodie auf seiner Flöte.

B2 noun /heə(r)/

Hare

Hase

Meaning

a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit

Example

The hare quickly ran across the field.

Der Hase lief schnell über das Feld.

B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

Wirbelsäule

Meaning

the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine

Example

He injured his backbone in the accident.

Er hat sich bei dem Unfall die Wirbelsäule verletzt.

B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

zuweisen

Meaning

to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility

Example

The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.

Der Manager wird Aufgaben an die neuen Mitarbeiter zuweisen.

B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

Gemeinkosten

Meaning

Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.

Example

The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.

Das Unternehmen reduzierte seine Gemeinkosten, um den Gewinn zu steigern.

B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

Ermächtigung

Meaning

Authority or power given to someone to do something.

Example

Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.

Empowerment-Initiativen steigern das Vertrauen.

B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

ehrlich; offen; direkt; aufrichtig

Meaning

honest; open; straightforward; candid

Example

She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.

Sie gab mir eine frank Meinung über meine Präsentation.

B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

Pestizid

Meaning

A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Example

The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.

Das im Feld gesprühte Pestizid tötete die schädlichen Insekten.

B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

roh

Meaning

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined

Example

The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.

Rohöl wird zu Kraftstoff und Chemikalien verarbeitet.

B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

Benachrichtigungen

Meaning

A notice or announcement, especially an official one.

Example

Turn off notifications to stay focused.

Schalte die Benachrichtigungen aus, um fokussiert zu bleiben.

B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

Lotusblume

Meaning

a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes

Example

The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.

Die Lotusblume blüht wunderschön im stillen Teich.

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

gesellig; freundlich; extrovertiert

Meaning

friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing

Example

She is very sociable and makes friends easily.

Sie ist sehr gesellig und findet leicht Freunde.

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 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

Unternehmen, besonders ein gewagtes oder komplexes Projekt

Meaning

a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one

Example

The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.

Das Raumfahrtunternehmen erforderte Jahre der Planung und Vorbereitung.

B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/

Lunar

lunar

Meaning

relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon

Example

The lunar eclipse was visible last night.

Die Mondfinsternis war letzte Nacht sichtbar.

B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

dennoch

Meaning

in spite of that; however

Example

He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.

Er war müde; dennoch arbeitete er weiter.

B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

leer; nicht besetzt; verfügbar

Meaning

empty; not occupied; available

Example

There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.

Es gibt eine leere Wohnung im zweiten Stock.

B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

diskret

Meaning

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

Example

She was discreet about the details of their conversation.

Sie war diskret über die Details ihres Gesprächs.

B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

kontinuierlich; ununterbrochen; fortlaufend

Meaning

without interruption; in an unbroken sequence

Example

The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.

Die Maschine läuft kontinuierlich 24 Stunden.

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, verb /laʊndʒ/

lounge

Lounge

Meaning

A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.

Example

They lounged on the sofa after dinner.

Sie lagen nach dem Abendessen auf dem Sofa.

B2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

hochkarätig

Meaning

having a lot of attention or public notice

Example

The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.

Der CEO nahm an einer hochkarätigen Konferenz in New York teil.

B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

Fußkette

Meaning

a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle

Example

She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.

Sie trug ein schönes silbernes Fußkettchen an ihrem linken Fuß.

B2 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

Ungeduld

Meaning

The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.

Example

His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.

Seine Ungeduld wuchs, als sich das Treffen in die Länge zog.

B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

Wildnis; unberührtes Gebiet; Wüste

Meaning

an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state

Güterzug

Meaning

a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers

Example

The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot.

Der lange Güterzug transportierte Container vom Hafen zum Inlandlager.