B1 adjective /fɪkst/

fixed

fest, stabil

Meaning

firmly in place; not changing or movable

Example

The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.

Der Zeitplan für das Treffen ist für Montagmorgen festgelegt.

B1 noun əˈnæl.ə.sɪs

analysis

Analyse

Meaning

Detailed examination and evaluation of data or information to understand its components and relationships.

Example

Data analysis is crucial for machine learning models.

Datenanalyse ist entscheidend für Modelle des maschinellen Lernens.

B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

spenden

Meaning

to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute

Example

She donates blood every three months.

Sie spendet alle drei Monate Blut.

B1 noun rɪˈdʌk.ʃən

reduction

Reduktion

Meaning

The action or fact of making a specified thing smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Example

Greenhouse gas reduction is a primary global goal.

Die Reduktion von Treibhausgasen ist ein wichtiges globales Ziel.

B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

Käufer

Meaning

a person who makes a purchase

Example

The buyer inspected the car before making payment.

Der Käufer inspizierte das Auto, bevor er die Zahlung vornahm.

B1 noun /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/

vitamin

Vitamin

Meaning

a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy

Example

Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins.

Obst und Gemüse sind reich an Vitaminen.

B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

Beleuchtung

Meaning

the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light

Example

The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.

Die Beleuchtung im Restaurant schuf eine warme und gemütliche Atmosphäre.

B1 noun /tʃiːf/

chief

Chef

Meaning

a leader or person in charge of a group or organization

Example

The chief of the village made an important decision.

Der Chef des Dorfes traf eine wichtige Entscheidung.

B1 adjective /def/

Deaf

taub; mit Schwierigkeiten beim Hören

Meaning

unable to hear; having a hearing impairment

Example

The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language.

Das taube Kind lernte, mit Gebärdensprache zu kommunizieren.

B1 adjective /ˈtemptɪŋ/

Tempting

verlockend

Meaning

appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring

Example

The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window.

Der Schokoladenkuchen sah sehr verlockend im Fenster der Bäckerei aus.

B1 noun, verb /dʒeɪl/

jail

Gefängnis

Meaning

A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.

Example

The thief was sent to jail for stealing.

Der Dieb wurde ins Gefängnis gesteckt, weil er gestohlen hatte.

B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

erkunden

Meaning

to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it

Example

They decided to explore the forest together.

Sie beschlossen, gemeinsam den Wald zu erkunden.

B1 noun /paɪl/

pile

Haufen

Meaning

a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap

Example

He placed the books in a pile on the table.

Er legte die Bücher in einen Haufen auf dem Tisch.

B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

Vergnügen; Freude; Unterhaltung

Meaning

the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities

Example

The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.

Das Lachen der Kinder zeigte ihre Amüsement über die Aufführung des Clowns.

B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

betrachten

Meaning

to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at

Example

She regards him as her best friend.

Sie betrachtet ihn als ihren besten Freund.

B1 verb /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/

concentrate

konzentrieren

Meaning

to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity

Example

She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.

Sie versuchte, sich trotz des Lärms auf ihr Studium zu konzentrieren.

B1 verb /kræk/

crack

Glück

Meaning

To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.

Example

The glass cracked when it was dropped on the floor.

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

B1 verb /sɪˈlekt/

select

auswählen

Meaning

to choose from a number of alternatives; to pick out

Example

Please select your favorite color.

Bitte wählen Sie Ihre Lieblingsfarbe aus.

B1 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

zunehmend

Meaning

more and more over time

Example

People are increasingly concerned about climate change.

Die Menschen sind zunehmend besorgt über den Klimawandel.

B1 adverb /ðʌs/

thus

so

Meaning

as a result or consequence of something previously stated

Example

He was late, thus he missed the meeting.

Er kam zu spät, so hat er das Treffen verpasst.

B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

Tablet

Meaning

a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine

Example

She took a tablet to relieve her headache.

Sie nahm eine Tablette, um ihre Kopfschmerzen zu lindern.

B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

prächtig; ausgezeichnet; sehr beeindruckend

Meaning

magnificent; excellent; very impressive

Example

The castle looked splendid in the sunset.

Das Schloss sah beim Sonnenuntergang prächtig aus.

B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

Komitee

Meaning

A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.

Example

A 65-member committee was formed.

Ein 65-köpfiges Komitee wurde gebildet.

B1 noun /ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/

Quantity

Menge; Anzahl; Volumen

Meaning

an amount or number of something; the measurable property of something

Example

The quantity of water in the bottle is sufficient for the trip.

Die Menge Wasser in der Flasche reicht für die Reise.

B1 adjective ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl

industrial

industriell

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by industry.

Example

Industrial sectors boost exports.

Industrielle Sektoren steigern den Export.

B1 noun /tʃiːk/

Cheek

Wange; Unverschämtheit;

Meaning

either side of the face below the eye; impudent or disrespectful behavior

Example

The baby's rosy cheeks showed she was healthy and happy.

Die rosigen Wangen des Babys zeigten, dass es gesund und glücklich war.

B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

palast

Meaning

a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler

Example

The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.

Die königliche Familie lebt in einem prächtigen Palast.

B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

südwesten

Meaning

the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction

Example

They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.

Sie reisten in den Südwesten des Landes für ihren Urlaub.

B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

ehren

Meaning

to show respect; to keep a promise

Example

We honour our veterans for their service.

Wir ehren unsere Veteranen für ihren Dienst.

B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

Geschlecht

Meaning

the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity

Example

He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.

Er wurde im Arztbüro nach seinem Geschlecht gefragt.

B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

gebackenes fleisch

Meaning

meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat

Example

The baked meat was tender and flavorful.

Das gebackene Fleisch war zart und geschmackvoll.

B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

permanent; unveränderlich

Meaning

lasting; unchanging; enduring

Example

The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.

Das Tattoo ist ein permanentes Zeichen auf seiner Haut.

B1 noun /əˈkaʊntənt/

accountant

Buchhalter

Meaning

a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

Example

The accountant prepared the financial reports for the company.

Der Buchhalter hat die Finanzberichte für das Unternehmen erstellt.

B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

Verband

Meaning

a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material

Example

The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.

Die Krankenschwester legte einen Verband an seinen verletzten Arm.

B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

Kapazität

Meaning

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.

Example

The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.

Das Kabel hat die Kapazität, große Datenmengen zu verarbeiten.

B1 adjective /rɪˈkwaɪəd/

required

erforderlich

Meaning

necessary or compulsory

Example

A visa is required to enter the country.

Ein Visum ist erforderlich, um das Land zu betreten.

B1 noun /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

facility

Einrichtung

Meaning

A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

Example

The facility was well-maintained.

Die Einrichtung war gut gepflegt.

B1 abbreviation /vərsəs/

vs

gegen

Meaning

used to indicate opposition or contrast between two things

Example

The match was Brazil vs Argentina in the final.

Das Spiel war Brasilien gegen Argentinien im Finale.

B1 noun /ˈempaɪər/

empire

imperium

Meaning

a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government

Example

The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.

Das Römische Imperium dauerte Jahrhunderte.

B1 adjective /trɪˈmendəs/

Tremendous

enorm; gewaltig; außergewöhnlich

Meaning

extremely large, great, or intense; extraordinary

Example

She made tremendous progress in her studies.

Sie machte enorme Fortschritte in ihrem Studium.

B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

Eingang

Meaning

an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering

Example

The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.

Der Haupteingang des Gebäudes war mit schönen Blumen geschmückt.

B1 noun /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/

Vinegar

Essig

Meaning

a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving

Example

I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.

Ich habe Essig zum Salatdressing hinzugefügt, um mehr Geschmack zu bekommen.

B1 noun /dʌst/

dust

Staub

Meaning

Fine particles of matter.

Example

Road dust is a major pollutant in urban areas.

Straßenstaub ist ein wichtiger Schadstoff in städtischen Gebieten.

B1 adjective /əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Obedient

gehorsam

Meaning

willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive

Example

The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.

Der gehorsame Schüler folgt immer den Anweisungen des Lehrers.

B1 adverb /ˈlɪtərəli/

literally

wörtlich

Meaning

in a literal manner or sense; exactly

Example

He was literally running for three hours without stopping.

Er lief buchstäblich drei Stunden ohne anzuhalten.

B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

zuvor

Meaning

at an earlier time or before now

Example

She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.

Sie hatte zuvor in einer Bank gearbeitet, bevor sie ihr eigenes Geschäft gründete.

B1 noun /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Existence

Existenz

Meaning

the fact or state of living or having objective reality; being alive

Example

Scientists are searching for evidence of life's existence on other planets.

Wissenschaftler suchen nach Beweisen für die Existenz von Leben auf anderen Planeten.

B1 noun /kɔːr/

core

Kern

Meaning

the central or most important part of something

Example

Honesty is at the core of their values.

Ehrlichkeit ist der Kern ihrer Werte.

B1 noun /ˈkemɪst/

chemist

Chemiker; Apotheker

Meaning

a scientist who studies chemistry; a person trained to prepare and dispense medicines

Example

The chemist analyzed the sample to determine its composition.

Der Chemiker analysierte die Probe, um ihre Zusammensetzung zu bestimmen.

B1 noun /ˈtreɪlər/

trailer

Trailer / Vorschau

Meaning

a preview of a movie or a vehicle used for transporting goods

Example

The movie trailer was released last week.

Der Trailer des Films wurde letzte Woche veröffentlicht.

B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

Programmierung

Meaning

the process of writing computer code to create software or applications

Example

He spends most of his time learning computer programming.

Er verbringt den Großteil seiner Zeit mit dem Erlernen der Computerprogrammierung.

B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

geformt

Meaning

having a particular form or appearance

Example

The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.

Die Skulptur war wie eine menschliche Figur geformt.

B1 noun /ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Meaning

a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets

Example

Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.

Avocado ist reich an gesunden Fetten und beliebt in Salaten und auf Toast.

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

hoffnungslos; verzweifelt

Meaning

feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate

Example

The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.

Die Situation schien hoffnungslos, bis Hilfe eintraf.

B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

verhindert

Meaning

To stop something from happening or arising.

Example

Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.

Das warme Klima von Bangladesch verhindert Schneefall.

B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

Segeln

Meaning

The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.

Example

We went sailing on the lake during the summer.

Wir sind im Sommer auf dem See segeln gegangen.

B1 adjective ˈʃɔːrt.tɜːrm

short-term

kurzfristig

Meaning

Occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time.

Example

Investing in stocks can yield short-term profits.

Investitionen in Aktien können kurzfristige Gewinne bringen.

B1 verb /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

motivate

motivieren

Meaning

to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm for doing something

Example

The coach's speech motivated the team to win the championship.

Die Rede des Trainers motivierte das Team, die Meisterschaft zu gewinnen.

B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

Wüste

Meaning

a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation

Example

The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.

Die Sahara-Wüste ist eine der größten heißen Wüsten der Welt.

B1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Poison

Gift

Meaning

a substance that is capable of causing death or illness

Example

The snake's bite contains deadly poison.

Der Biss der Schlange enthält tödliches Gift.

B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

Schale

Meaning

hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun

Example

The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.

Die Artillerie feuerte eine Granate auf die feindliche Position.

B1 noun /ˈdeə.ri/

Dairy

ein Gebäude oder Bauernhof, in dem Milch produziert wird; Produkte aus Milch; ein Geschäft, das Milch und Milchprodukte verkauft

Meaning

a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products

Example

The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood.

Die lokale Molkerei liefert frische Milch und Käse an die gesamte Nachbarschaft.

B1 noun ˈmɪlɪteri

military

Militär

Meaning

The armed forces of a country.

Example

The military was called for assistance.

Das Militär wurde zur Hilfe gerufen.

B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

Bordsteigen

Meaning

Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

Example

The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.

Die Entdecker gingen am Hafen an Bord des Schiffs.

B1 noun /əˈpruː.vəl/

approval

Zustimmung

Meaning

official permission or agreement for something

Example

The project received government approval.

Das Projekt erhielt die Zustimmung der Regierung.

B1 noun praɪd

pride

Stolz

Meaning

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.

Example

Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.

Der Tag des Sieges erfüllt unsere Herzen mit Stolz.

B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

reizend

Meaning

causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger

Example

The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.

Der ständige Lärm von der Straße ist extrem reizend.

B1 adverb /ˈriː.zən.ə.bli/

Reasonably

vernünftig; in angemessenem Maße;

Meaning

in a sensible way; fairly; to a moderate degree

Example

The hotel room was reasonably priced for the location.

Das Hotelzimmer war für den Standort vernünftig bepreist.

B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

besonders

Meaning

to a higher degree than is usual or expected

Example

She is particularly fond of Italian food.

Sie ist besonders an italienischem Essen interessiert.

B1 noun /ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/

deadlines

Fristen

Meaning

The latest time or date by which something should be completed.

Example

Setting deadlines helps finish tasks.

Das Setzen von Fristen hilft, Aufgaben zu beenden.

B1 noun /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/

profile

Profil

Meaning

a description or representation of someone or something; an outline

Example

He updated his profile on the company website.

Er hat sein Profil auf der Unternehmenswebsite aktualisiert.

B1 adjective /ˈɔːkwəd/

awkward

peinlich

Meaning

causing or feeling embarrassment; difficult to deal with

Example

There was an awkward silence after his joke.

Es gab eine peinliche Stille nach seinem Witz.

B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

leer

Meaning

showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.

Example

Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.

Ihr Gesicht wurde leer, als sie die schlechten Nachrichten hörte.

B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

Abteilung

Meaning

the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit

Example

The company has a separate division for research and development.

Das Unternehmen hat eine separate Abteilung für Forschung und Entwicklung.

B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

initiative

Initiative

Meaning

An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.

Example

NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon is ambitious.

Die Initiative der NASA, Menschen zum Mond zurückzubringen, ist ehrgeizig.

B1 adverb /ˈɛlswɛr/

elsewhere

anderswo

Meaning

In, at, or to some other place.

Example

If you can’t find it here, try looking elsewhere.

Wenn du es hier nicht finden kannst, versuche es anderswo.

B1 adverb /ˈfɔːtʃənətli/

fortunately

zum Glück

Meaning

by good luck; luckily

Example

Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.

Zum Glück wurde niemand bei dem Unfall verletzt.

B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

spionieren

Meaning

to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country

Example

He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.

Er wurde beim Spionieren über das Fenster auf seinen Nachbarn erwischt.

B1 noun, verb /ˈmɜːrdər/

murder

Mord

Meaning

the unlawful killing of a person; to kill someone unlawfully and intentionally

Example

The detective investigated the murder that shocked the town.

Der Detektiv untersuchte das Mord, das die Stadt erschüttert hat.

B1 noun /kɪt/

kit

Werkzeugsatz

Meaning

a set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose

Example

He bought a first aid kit for emergencies.

Er kaufte ein Erste-Hilfe-Set für Notfälle.

B1 noun /piːtʃ/

Peach

pfirsich

Meaning

a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center

Example

The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it.

Der Pfirsich war perfekt reif und saftig, als ich hinein biss.

B1 noun taɪm ˈmænɪdʒmənt

time management

Zeitmanagement

Meaning

The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities

Example

Time management is crucial for success.

Zeitmanagement ist entscheidend für den Erfolg.

B1 noun/verb /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

guarantee

garantie

Meaning

a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product

Example

The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty.

Das Unternehmen garantiert eine Rückerstattung, wenn das Produkt fehlerhaft ist.

B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

chemical

chemische Substanz

Meaning

a substance produced by or used in a chemical process

Example

The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river.

Die Fabrik gibt schädliche chemische Substanzen in den Fluss ab.

B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

erstaunen

Meaning

to fill someone with great surprise or wonder

Example

The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.

Der letzte Trick des Zauberers erstaunte das Publikum.

B1 verb /beɪð/

bathe

baden

Meaning

to wash oneself; to clean the body with water

Example

I bathe every morning before going to work.

Ich bade jeden Morgen, bevor ich zur Arbeit gehe.

B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

Summe

Meaning

the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items

Example

The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.

Die Summe von 8 und 12 ist 20.

B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

schreien

Meaning

to say something very loudly

Example

He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.

Er schrie so laut er konnte, um ihre Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.

B1 adverb /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/

approximately

ungefähr

Meaning

used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact

Example

The journey takes approximately three hours.

Die Reise dauert ungefähr drei Stunden.

B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

Titel; Rang; Würde

Meaning

the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status

Example

The title of the book is very interesting.

Der Titel des Buches ist sehr interessant.

B1 verb /ɪˈneɪbəl/

enable

ermöglichen

Meaning

to make something possible; to give power or ability

Example

This software enables users to edit videos easily.

Diese Software ermöglicht es Benutzern, Videos einfach zu bearbeiten.

B1 noun /bʌlb/

bulb

Glühbirne

Meaning

a rounded glass part of an electric lamp that produces light when lit; also an underground storage organ in some plants

Example

The light bulb burned out, so she replaced it with a new one.

Die Glühbirne ist durchgebrannt, also hat sie sie durch eine neue ersetzt.

B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

Neugier; ungewöhnlicher oder interessanter Gegenstand oder Fakt

Meaning

a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact

Example

Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.

Ihre Neugier über verschiedene Kulturen führte sie dazu, um die Welt zu reisen.

B1 adverb /ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/

temporarily

vorübergehend

Meaning

for a limited time; not permanently

Example

The road is closed temporarily for repairs.

Die Straße ist vorübergehend wegen Reparaturen gesperrt.

B1 noun /striːm/

stream

strom

Meaning

A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.

Example

The stream of life is unstoppable.

Der Strom des Lebens ist unaufhaltsam.

B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

Verleger

Meaning

a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers

Example

The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.

Der Verleger beschloss, 10.000 Exemplare des neuen Romans zu drucken.

B1 verb /kwoʊt/

quote

zitieren

Meaning

to repeat someone else's words; to give a price or estimate

Example

The teacher asked students to quote the famous author in their essays.

Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, den berühmten Autor in ihren Aufsätzen zu zitieren.

B1 noun /per/

Pear

Birne

Meaning

a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top

Example

She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.

Sie genoss eine frische Birne aus dem Obstgarten.

B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

Zutat

Meaning

A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.

Example

Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.

Mehl ist eine wichtige Zutat beim Brotbacken.

B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Harmful

schädlich

Meaning

causing or likely to cause harm; damaging

Example

Smoking is harmful to your health.

Rauchen ist schädlich für Ihre Gesundheit.

B1 noun, verb /ˈdɪskaʊnt/

discount

Rabatt

Meaning

A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.

Example

The store offered a 20% discount on all electronics.

Der Laden bot einen Rabatt von 20 % auf alle Elektronikprodukte an.

B1 verb /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

entertain

unterhalten

Meaning

to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others

Example

The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes.

Der Komiker unterhielt das Publikum mit seinen Witzen.

B1 adjective /ˈvælɪd/

Valid

gültig; rechtlich oder offiziell akzeptiert

Meaning

legally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact

Example

The passport is valid for ten years.

Der Reisepass ist für zehn Jahre gültig.

B1 verb /bɜːrst/

burst

platzen

Meaning

to break open suddenly; to be full of something

Example

The balloon bursts with a loud pop.

Der Ballon platzt mit einem lauten Knall.

B1 noun /ˈpɜr.fjuːm/

Perfume

parfüm

Meaning

a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell

Example

She wore her favorite perfume to the party.

Sie trug ihr Lieblingsparfüm zur Party.

B1 noun /ˈkiː.wi/

Kiwi

kiwi

Meaning

a small brown fruit with green flesh and black seeds; a flightless bird from New Zealand

Example

I love eating fresh kiwi for breakfast.

Ich liebe es, frischen Kiwi zum Frühstück zu essen.

B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

pregnancy

Schwangerschaft

Meaning

the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus

Example

Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.

Ihre Schwangerschaft wurde sorgfältig von ihrem Arzt überwacht.

B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

kindisch; kindliches Verhalten, aber für einen Erwachsenen unangemessen

Meaning

immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult

Example

His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.

Sein kindisches Verhalten während des Treffens war ziemlich peinlich.

B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/

Creation

Schöpfung; Kreation

Meaning

the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented

Example

The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery.

Die neueste Kreation des Künstlers wurde in der modernen Kunstgalerie ausgestellt.

B1 noun /preɪz/

Praise

Lob

Meaning

words that show approval or admiration; to express approval or admiration

Example

The teacher gave praise to the students for their hard work.

Der Lehrer lobte die Schüler für ihre harte Arbeit.

B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

Stahl

Meaning

a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon

Example

The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.

Das Gebäude wurde aus Stahl gebaut, um seine Haltbarkeit zu gewährleisten.

B1 noun /lɪd/

Lid

deckel

Meaning

a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container

Example

Please put the lid back on the jar.

Bitte setzen Sie den Deckel wieder auf das Glas.

B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

Verwirrung, Durcheinander, Chaos

Meaning

lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind

Example

There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.

Es gab Verwirrung über die Uhrzeit des Treffens, daher kam die Hälfte des Teams zu spät.

B1 noun /kənˈsjuːmər/

consumer

Verbraucher

Meaning

A person who buys and uses goods and services.

Example

The company focuses on understanding consumer needs.

Das Unternehmen konzentriert sich darauf, die Bedürfnisse der Verbraucher zu verstehen.