B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

Fantasie

Meaning

a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible

Example

She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.

Sie hat eine lebendige Fantasie über das Reisen ins All.

B2 noun /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

formation

Formation

Meaning

the action of forming or process of being formed

Example

The formation of the new company took several months.

Die Formation des neuen Unternehmens dauerte mehrere Monate.

B2 verb /ˈfæsən/

fasten

befestigen

Meaning

To attach or secure something firmly in place

Example

Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.

Bitte schnallen Sie sich vor dem Start des Flugzeugs an.

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

Stirn

Meaning

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline

Example

He wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Er wischte den Schweiß von seiner Stirn.

B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

Verlobter

Meaning

a man who is engaged to be married

Example

Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.

Sarah stellte ihren Verlobten ihren Eltern während des Familienessens vor.

B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

Grenze oder neues Gebiet

Meaning

A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.

Example

Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.

Die robotergestützte Chirurgie erforscht eine neue Grenze in der Medizin.

B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

ängstlich

Meaning

feeling afraid or showing fear

Example

She was fearful of walking alone at night.

Sie hatte Angst, nachts alleine zu gehen.

B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

Geschmack

Meaning

the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere

Example

The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.

Die Suppe hatte einen reichen Geschmack von Kräutern und Gewürzen aus dem Garten.

B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

Flüssigkeit

Meaning

The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.

Example

She speaks English with remarkable fluency.

Sie spricht Englisch mit bemerkenswerter Flüssigkeit.

B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

Florist

Meaning

A person who sells and arranges flowers.

Example

We bought a bouquet from the local florist.

Wir haben einen Strauß beim lokalen Floristen gekauft.

B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

flexibilität

Meaning

The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.

Example

The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.

Die Flexibilität der Arbeitszeiten hat es erleichtert, Arbeit und Privatleben in Einklang zu bringen.

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

günstig

Meaning

Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial

Example

The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.

Die Wetterbedingungen waren günstig für die Veranstaltung im Freien.

B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

weiblich

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature

Example

She has a very feminine style of dressing.

Sie hat einen sehr weiblichen Kleidungsstil.

B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

Fabel

Meaning

a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson

Example

Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.

Äsops Fabeln sind berühmt dafür, wertvolle Lektionen durch einfache Geschichten zu lehren.

B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

Feministin

Meaning

a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men

Example

She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.

Sie bezeichnet sich stolz als Feministin und kämpft für die Gleichstellung der Geschlechter.

B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

filtern

Meaning

to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items

Example

She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.

Sie benutzte einen Kaffeefilter, um das Kaffeepulver vom Flüssigkeit zu trennen.

B2 noun /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

financial responsibility

finanzielle Verantwortung

Meaning

The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.

Example

Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.

Finanzielle Verantwortung gewährleistet langfristige wirtschaftliche Stabilität.

B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

Fingerabdruck

Meaning

an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern

Example

The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.

Die Polizei fand seine Fingerabdrücke am Türgriff am Tatort.

B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

Schwarm

Meaning

a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd

Example

Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.

Touristen versammelten sich am Strand während des Sommers.

B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

Bruchteil; Teil

Meaning

a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something

Example

Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.

Nur ein kleiner Bruchteil der Bevölkerung hat bei den lokalen Wahlen abgestimmt.

B2 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

Grenzen

Meaning

The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.

Example

The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.

Das Projekt erweitert die Grenzen der Weltraumforschung.

B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

Geflügel

Meaning

a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry

Example

The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.

Der Bauer züchtete Geflügel in seinem Garten für frische Eier und Fleisch.

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

günstig

Meaning

expressing approval or support; advantageous

Example

The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.

Die Wetterbedingungen waren günstig für das Outdoor-Event.

B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

fördern

Meaning

to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own

Example

The program aims to foster creativity in young students.

Das Programm hat zum Ziel, die Kreativität bei jungen Studenten zu fördern.

B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

fruchtbar

Meaning

capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children

Example

The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.

Der fruchtbare Boden in dieser Region macht ihn ideal für den Anbau von Gemüse.

B2 adjective /ˈfjʊə.ri.əs/

Furious

wütend; aufgebracht; zornig;

Meaning

extremely angry; violent; fierce;

Example

She was furious when she discovered the mistake.

Sie war wütend, als sie den Fehler entdeckte.

B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

Flotte

Meaning

a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command

Example

The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.

Die Marine setzte ihre gesamte Flotte für die Übung ein.

B2 adverb /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/

fundamentally

grundsätzlich

Meaning

in a basic and important way; at the core

Example

The two theories are fundamentally different.

Die beiden Theorien sind grundsätzlich unterschiedlich.

B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

Spendenaktion

Meaning

the process of collecting money for a cause or project

Example

The organization is organizing a fundraising event.

Die Organisation organisiert eine Spendenaktion.

B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

Gesicht-zu-Gesicht-Schlacht

Meaning

A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.

Example

The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.

Die Krieger kämpften eine Gesicht-zu-Gesicht-Schlacht gegen die Feinde.

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

Wettervorhersage

Meaning

a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions

Example

The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.

Die Wettervorhersage sagte für das gesamte Wochenende schweren Regen voraus.

B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

Glück

Meaning

soft, light, and airy in texture

Example

She baked a fluffy cake for the party.

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

B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

Angst; Schrecken; Entsetzen

Meaning

a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear

Example

The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.

Der laute Donner versetzte sie in solche Angst, dass sie ihre Kaffeetasse fallen ließ.

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 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

fehlerhaft

Meaning

Having defects or imperfections; not working properly

Example

The device stopped working because it was faulty.

Das Gerät hörte auf zu funktionieren, weil es fehlerhaft war.

B2 verb /feɪnt/

faint

ohnmächtig werden

Meaning

to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain

Example

He felt dizzy and fainted in the heat.

Er fühlte sich schwindelig und fiel aufgrund der Hitze in Ohnmacht.

B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

Filmregisseur

Meaning

A person who directs or produces films

Example

The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.

Der Filmregisseur erhielt eine Auszeichnung für seinen neuesten Dokumentarfilm.

B2 noun /ˌfer.ˈwel/

Farewell

abschied

Meaning

an act of parting or of marking someone's departure

Example

The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager.

Das Unternehmen organisierte eine Abschiedsparty für den in den Ruhestand gehenden Manager.

B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rmli/

Firmly

fest

Meaning

in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner

Example

She firmly believed in her decision.

Sie glaubte fest an ihre Entscheidung.

B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

gedeihen

Meaning

To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.

Example

Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.

Ihr Geschäft begann zu florieren, nachdem sie Online-Verkäufe eingeführt hatte.

B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

zerbrechlich

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; delicate.

Example

Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.

Sei vorsichtig mit dieser Vase, sie ist sehr zerbrechlich.

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 /flɔːd/

flawed

fehlerhaft

Meaning

having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality

Example

The flawed design of the car led to a recall.

Das fehlerhafte Design des Autos führte zu einem Rückruf.

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 /fɪɡ/

Fig

feige

Meaning

a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds

Example

The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.

Der Feigenbaum in unserem Garten produziert jeden Sommer köstliche Früchte.

B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

umdrehen

Meaning

to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly

Example

She flipped the pancake in the pan.

Sie hat den Pfannkuchen in der Pfanne geworfen.

B2 noun /flɔː/

flaw

fehler

Meaning

a defect or imperfection in something

Example

The diamond had a small flaw that was barely visible.

Der Diamant hatte einen kleinen Fehler, der kaum sichtbar war.

B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

einrichten, bereitstellen

Meaning

to provide or supply with furniture or equipment

Example

They furnished the new house with modern furniture.

Sie haben das neue Haus mit modernen Möbeln eingerichtet.

B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

vorhersehbar

Meaning

Able to be predicted or expected in advance

Example

The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future.

Es ist unwahrscheinlich, dass das Unternehmen in absehbarer Zukunft Änderungen vornimmt.

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 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

Formel

Meaning

a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols

Example

The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.

Der Wissenschaftler entdeckte eine neue Formel für das Medikament.

B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

Fähre

Meaning

a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water

Example

We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.

Wir nahmen das ferry-bot, um den Fluss zu überqueren.

B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

festes Einkommen

Meaning

Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.

Example

Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.

Festverzinsliche Anlagen bieten zuverlässige Renditen.

B2 verb /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

fascinate

faszinieren

Meaning

to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate

Example

The magician's performance fascinated the audience.

Die Darbietung des Magiers faszinierte das Publikum.

B2 adjective /ˈfraɪtfəl/

frightful

schrecklich

Meaning

causing fear or horror; very unpleasant

Example

The hikers faced frightful weather conditions on the mountain.

Die Wanderer sahen sich erschrecklichen Wetterbedingungen auf dem Berg gegenüber.

B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

erröten / mit Wasser reinigen

Meaning

to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water

Example

She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.

Sie wurde rot vor Verlegenheit, als sie ihren Fehler bemerkte.

B2 noun /fleʃ/

Flesh

Fleisch

Meaning

the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones

Example

The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.

Der Arzt untersuchte die Wunde, um zu sehen, ob sie in das Fleisch eingedrungen war

B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

schwebend

Meaning

remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely

Example

The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.

Das Boot schwebte sanft auf dem ruhigen See.

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 adverb /ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/

furthermore

außerdem

Meaning

Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.

Example

The plan is simple and, furthermore, it is affordable.

Der Plan ist einfach und außerdem ist er erschwinglich.

B2 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

voraussehen

Meaning

To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.

Example

She could foresee the challenges ahead.

Sie konnte die Herausforderungen vorhersagen.

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 /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

schmieden, fälschen

Meaning

to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something

Example

The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.

Der Schmied schmiedete ein starkes Schwert aus Eisen.

B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

Filmemacher

Meaning

a person who makes films, typically as a profession

Example

He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.

Er ist ein sehr bekannter Filmemacher in der Branche.

B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

Erstsemester

Meaning

a first-year student at a high school, college, or university

Example

The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.

Der Erstsemester fühlte sich nervös an seinem ersten Tag an der Universität.

B2 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

Scheitern; Fehler; Schwäche

Meaning

a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault

Example

His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.

Sein einziges Scheitern ist, dass er während der Besprechungen zu viel redet.

B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

Betrug

Meaning

wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain

Example

The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.

Das Unternehmen wurde wegen Kreditkartenbetrugs und Geldwäsche untersucht.

B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

Beerdigung

Meaning

a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation

Example

Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.

Hunderte von Menschen nahmen an der Beerdigung teil, um dem geliebten Lehrer ihre Ehre zu erweisen.

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 /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

Frische

Meaning

The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.

Example

The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.

Die Frische der Morgenluft ließ alle lebendig fühlen.

B2 noun /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/

Fragrance

duft; parfüm

Meaning

a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne

Example

The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the entire garden in the evening.

Der Duft der Jasminblüten erfüllte den ganzen Garten am Abend.

B2 noun /fɔːrt/

Fort

Burg

Meaning

a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live and defend

Example

The ancient fort stood on top of the hill for centuries.

Das alte Fort stand jahrhundertelang auf dem Hügel.

B2 noun /ˈfaɪbər/

fiber

Faser

Meaning

a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion

Example

Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber.

Obst und Gemüse sind reich an Fasern.

B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

Fossil

Meaning

the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock

Example

The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.

Das Fossil eines Dinosauriers wurde in den Bergen entdeckt.

B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

funktionalität

Meaning

The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.

Example

The new refrigerator has improved functionality.

Der neue Kühlschrank hat die Funktionalität verbessert.

B2 noun /ˈfaɪ.bər/

fibre

Faser

Meaning

A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.

Example

Eating foods rich in fibre can improve your digestion.

Der Verzehr von ballaststoffreichen Lebensmitteln kann Ihre Verdauung verbessern.

B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

makellos; fehlerfrei

Meaning

perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate

Example

Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.

Ihre makellose Leistung brachte ihr stehende Ovationen ein.

B2 verb ˈfɔːr.mjə.leɪt

formulate

formulieren

Meaning

To create or develop a plan or idea clearly and specifically, to construct an idea or strategy clearly.

Example

The company must formulate a strategy for expansion.

Das Unternehmen muss eine Strategie für die Expansion formulieren.

B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

erfüllen

Meaning

to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise

Example

He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.

Er hat hart gearbeitet, um seine Träume zu erfüllen.

B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

fließend; mühelos

Meaning

in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill

Example

She speaks French fluently.

Sie spricht fließend Französisch.

B2 adverb /ˈfɔ:rmoast/

Foremost

zuerst; vor allem

Meaning

most importantly; above all; in the first place

Example

First and foremost, we need to ensure safety.

Zuerst und vor allem müssen wir die Sicherheit gewährleisten.

B2 noun /fɜːr/

Fur

fell

Meaning

thick hair covering the body of animals

Example

The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.

Das Fell der Katze war weich und warm beim Anfassen.

B2 noun /ˈfjuːʒən/

fusion

Fusion

Meaning

the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity

Example

The restaurant offers a unique fusion of Asian and European cuisines.

Das Restaurant bietet eine einzigartige Fusion asiatischer und europäischer Küchen.

B2 noun/verb /ˈfɒs.tər.ɪŋ/

fostering

Förderung

Meaning

The process of encouraging or promoting the development or growth of something; nurturing and caring for.

Example

Good teachers play a key role in fostering creativity in students.

Gute Lehrer spielen eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Förderung der Kreativität von Schülern.

B2 verb ˈfaɪ.nəl.aɪz

finalize

finalisieren

Meaning

To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.

Example

The treaty was finalized after the discussions.

Der Vertrag wurde nach den Diskussionen finalisiert.

B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

Gründer

Meaning

a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something

Example

Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.

Steve Jobs war der Mitbegründer von Apple Inc. und revolutionierte die persönliche Computertechnik.

B2 verb /fliː/

flee

fliehen

Meaning

To run away from danger or a threatening situation.

Example

The villagers had to flee during the flood.

Die Dorfbewohner mussten während der Flut fliehen.

B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

einen schnellen Schlag geben

Meaning

to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion

Example

He flicked the switch to turn on the light.

Er flickte den Schalter, um das Licht einzuschalten.

B2 adverb /ˈfræŋkli/

Frankly

offen gesagt; ehrlich;

Meaning

honestly; openly; in a direct manner

Example

Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.

Offen gesagt, ich denke, dieser Plan braucht mehr Überlegung.

B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

faktisch; auf Fakten basierend; wahr

Meaning

based on facts; accurate; true

Example

The report contains only factual information.

Der Bericht enthält nur faktische Informationen.

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 ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

Rahmen

Meaning

An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.

Example

A strong framework is vital for governance.

Ein starker Rahmen ist entscheidend für die Governance.

B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

Videoaufnahme

Meaning

a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries

Example

The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.

Das Filmmaterial der Proteste wurde den ganzen Tag im Fernsehen gezeigt.

B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

Lernkarten

Meaning

Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.

Example

Flashcards help in quick memorization.

Lernkarten helfen bei der schnellen Memorierung.

B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

verblassen

Meaning

To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.

Example

The colors of the old photo have started to fade.

Die Farben des alten Fotos haben begonnen, zu verblassen.

B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

Faust; Schlag

Meaning

a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly

Example

He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.

Er hob seine Faust im Sieg, nachdem er das Meisterschafts-Match gewonnen hatte.

B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

flüssig

Meaning

a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable

Example

The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.

Die fließenden Bewegungen des Künstlers beeindruckten das Publikum.

B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

frustrieren

Meaning

to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed

Example

The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.

Der Verkehrsstau frustrierte alle Pendler.

B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

rahmen

Meaning

A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.

Example

Frameworks define the basis of systems.

Rahmen definieren die Grundlage von Systemen.

B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

erleichtern

Meaning

Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.

Example

Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.

Eine gute Infrastruktur erleichtert das Wirtschaftswachstum.

B2 noun, verb /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/

filing

Einreichung von Dokumenten; Organisation von Papieren

Meaning

the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers

Example

The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents.

Der Anwalt handhabte die Einreichung aller Gerichtsunterlagen.

B2 verb /fraʊn/

frown

die Stirn runzeln

Meaning

to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration

Example

She frowned when she heard the bad news.

Sie runzelte die Stirn, als sie die schlechte Nachricht hörte.

B2 noun /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

Freiheitskämpfer

Meaning

a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country

Example

The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.

Der Freiheitskämpfer widmete sein Leben der Befreiung seines Landes.

B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

futuristisch

Meaning

Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available

Example

Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.

Futuristische Technologien verwandeln Industrien weltweit.

B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

wählerisch

Meaning

hard to please; very concerned with details

Example

The child is very fussy about what she eats.

Das Kind ist sehr wählerisch bei dem, was es isst.

B2 noun /fɛər/

fare

Fahrpreis

Meaning

the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided

Example

The bus fare to the city center is five dollars.

Der Fahrpreis für den Bus ins Stadtzentrum beträgt fünf Dollar.

B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

Erschöpfung

Meaning

Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress

Example

Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.

Schlafmangel führt zu extremer Erschöpfung.

B2 adverb /ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/

Faithfully

treu

Meaning

in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication

Example

She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule.

Sie nahm treu an allen Sitzungen teil, trotz ihres vollen Zeitplans.

B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

früher; ehemals

Meaning

in the past; previously; at an earlier time

Example

The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.

Das Gebäude war früher eine Schule, ist jetzt jedoch ein Gemeindezentrum.

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

formell

Meaning

in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions

Example

The agreement was formally signed by both parties.

Die Vereinbarung wurde von beiden Parteien formell unterzeichnet.