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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 noun /frʌˈstreɪʃən/

frustration

Frustration
Meaning
The feeling of being upset or annoyed due to inability to achieve something.
Example
He felt deep frustration when his plans failed.
Er fühlte tiefe Frustration, als seine Pläne scheiterten.
B1 adverb /ˈfʊli/

fully

vollständig
Meaning
completely or entirely; to the fullest extent
Example
She is fully aware of the risks.
Sie ist sich der Risiken vollständig bewusst.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

Format

Format
Meaning
the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document
Example
Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.
Bitte reichen Sie Ihren Bericht bis zum Ende der Woche im PDF-Format ein.
B1 noun/verb /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

fighting

kampf
Meaning
the act of engaging in a physical or verbal conflict
Example
The soldiers were fighting bravely on the battlefield.
Die Soldaten kämpften tapfer auf dem Schlachtfeld.
B1 noun ˈfæmɪli triː

Family Tree

Stammbaum
Meaning
A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.
Example
Creating a family tree helps understand family history.
Einen Stammbaum zu erstellen hilft, die Familiengeschichte zu verstehen.
B1 noun /fɔːlt/

Fault

Fehler; Mangel; Schuld
Meaning
an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature; responsibility for an accident or misfortune
Example
The accident was caused by a fault in the car's braking system.
Der Unfall wurde durch einen Fehler im Bremssystem des Autos verursacht.
B1 noun faʊnˈdeɪʃən

foundation

Fundament
Meaning
The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
Example
The foundation of the building was laid with strong materials.
Das Fundament des Gebäudes wurde mit starken Materialien gelegt.
B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

fest; stabil; stark; unnachgiebig
Meaning
solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure
Example
She has a firm grip on the rope.
Sie hat einen festen Griff an dem Seil.
B1 verb /ˈfɛri/

ferry

mit der Fähre transportieren
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
Das Boot transportierte die Passagiere über den Fluss.
B1 noun /feɪθ/

Faith

Glaube; Vertrauen; religiöser Glaube;
Meaning
complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in religion
Example
She had unwavering faith in her team's ability to succeed.
Sie hatte unerschütterlichen Glauben an die Fähigkeit ihres Teams, erfolgreich zu sein.
B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

Ruhm
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people
Example
The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.
Der junge Schauspieler erlangte mit seinem letzten Film internationalen Ruhm.
B1 noun fʌnd

fund

Fonds
Meaning
A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
Example
The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.
Die Regierung hat einen Fonds für Katastrophenhilfe bereitgestellt.
B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

ehemalig
Meaning
Having been previously in a particular role or position.
Example
He is a former president of the association.
Er ist ein ehemaliger Präsident der Vereinigung.
B1 noun /fæts/

fats

Fette
Meaning
Essential macronutrients that provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs while helping absorb vitamins.
Example
Healthy fats from nuts and avocados support brain function.
Gesunde Fette aus Nüssen und Avocados unterstützen die Gehirnfunktion.
B1 noun fləʊ

flow

fluss
Meaning
The action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream
Example
The flow of information must be secured.
Der Fluss von Informationen muss gesichert werden.
B1 verb /ˈfraɪtən/

frighten

erschrecken
Meaning
to cause fear or alarm in someone
Example
The loud noise frightened the child.
Das laute Geräusch erschreckte das Kind.
B1 noun /fiː/

fee

Gebühr
Meaning
A payment made for a service or privilege.
Example
The lawyer charged a high fee for his services.
Der Anwalt berechnete eine hohe Gebühr für seine Dienstleistungen.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

frustrated

frustriert
Meaning
feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something
Example
She felt frustrated after failing the exam.
Sie fühlte sich frustriert, nachdem sie die Prüfung nicht bestanden hatte.
B1 verb /fel/

fell

fällen, umhauen
Meaning
to cut down a tree; to cause to fall; to strike down
Example
The lumberjacks felled several trees in the forest today.
Die Holzfäller fällten heute mehrere Bäume im Wald.
B1 adverb /ˈfeər.li/

Fairly

fairerweise; mäßig; vernünftig
Meaning
in a just manner; moderately; reasonably
Example
The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.
Der Test war ziemlich einfach, aber einige Fragen waren herausfordernd.
B1 noun /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

funding

Finanzierung
Meaning
financial support for a project or organization
Example
The startup is seeking funding from investors.
Das Startup sucht Finanzierung von Investoren.
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

Leute
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
Landbewohner führen oft ein einfaches Leben.
B1 adjective /ˈfriːkwənt/

Frequent

häufig
Meaning
happening often; occurring regularly; repeated
Example
He makes frequent visits to his grandmother.
Er macht häufige Besuche bei seiner Großmutter.
B1 adjective /ˈfæʃənəbəl/

fashionable

modisch
Meaning
Following the latest styles or trends in clothing, behavior, or ideas
Example
She always wears fashionable clothes to every party.
Sie trägt auf jeder Party immer modische Kleidung.
B1 noun /ˈfɛloʊ/

fellow

Kamerad
Meaning
a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another
Example
He is a fellow student in my class.
Er ist ein Kamerad in meiner Klasse.
B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

zuerst
Meaning
used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument
Example
Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.
Zuerst müssen wir das Budgetproblem lösen, bevor wir fortfahren.
B1 noun /ˈfjuː.əl/

Fuel

Brennstoff
Meaning
a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power
Example
The rising cost of fuel has affected transportation and heating expenses worldwide.
Die steigenden Kraftstoffpreise haben den Transport und die Heizkosten weltweit beeinflusst.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.ljər/

Failure

Misserfolg
Meaning
lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing
Example
The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.
Das Scheitern des Projekts war auf schlechte Planung und Kommunikation zurückzuführen.
B1 noun /ˈfæktər/

factor

Faktor
Meaning
A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.
Example
Weather is an important factor in crop production.
Das Wetter ist ein wichtiger Faktor in der Ernteproduktion.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪər.mən/

Fireman

Feuerwehrmann
Meaning
a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people
Example
The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building.
Der tapfere Feuerwehrmann rettete die Familie aus dem brennenden Gebäude.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

Erste Hilfe
Meaning
Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
Example
He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.
Er leistete dem verletzten Radfahrer Erste Hilfe, bevor der Krankenwagen ankam.
B1 noun /ˈfɪkʃən/

fiction

Fiktion
Meaning
Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.
Example
She enjoys reading science fiction novels.
Sie liest gerne Science-Fiction-Romane.
B1 noun /flæʃ/

Flash

Blitz; Aufblitzen
Meaning
a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment
Example
There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.
Es gab einen hellen Blitz gefolgt von Donner.
B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

neblig
Meaning
Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.
Example
The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.
Die Bergstraße war an diesem nebligen Morgen gefährlich.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪ.tər/

Fighter

Kampfflugzeug
Meaning
a military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft; a person who fights
Example
The fighter jet flew overhead during the military parade.
Das Kampfflugzeug flog während der Militärparade über uns hinweg.
B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

faszinierend
Meaning
extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting
Example
The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.
Die Dokumentation über das Meeresleben war faszinierend.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

frustrierend
Meaning
causing annoyance or dissatisfaction
Example
The slow internet connection was really frustrating.
Die langsame Internetverbindung war wirklich frustrierend.
B1 noun /ˈfes.tə.vəl/

Festival

Festival; Feier;
Meaning
a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons; an organized series of concerts, films, etc.
Example
The music festival attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.
Das Musikfestival zog Tausende von Besuchern aus der ganzen Welt an.
B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

finanziell
Meaning
relating to money, banking, or finance
Example
He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.
Er traf eine solide finanzielle Entscheidung, indem er klug investierte.
B1 verb /fərˈbɪd/

forbid

verbieten
Meaning
to order someone not to do something
Example
The school forbids smoking on campus.
Die Schule verbietet das Rauchen auf dem Campus.
B1 noun, verb /flæɡ/

flag

Flagge, Banner; oder ein Warnsignal
Meaning
a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention
Example
They raised the national flag during the ceremony.
Sie hissen die Nationalflagge während der Zeremonie.
B1 adjective /ˈflek.sə.bəl/

Flexible

flexibel; leicht anpassbar
Meaning
able to bend easily; adaptable to change; not rigid
Example
She has a flexible work schedule that allows her to work from home.
Sie hat einen flexiblen Arbeitszeitplan, der es ihr ermöglicht, von zu Hause aus zu arbeiten.
B1 adverb /ˈfriːkwəntli/

Frequently

häufig; regelmäßig; viele Male
Meaning
often; regularly; many times
Example
She frequently visits her grandmother on weekends.
Sie besucht ihre Großmutter häufig an den Wochenenden.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/

firefighter

Feuerwehrmann
Meaning
a person whose job is to put out fires
Example
The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.
Der Feuerwehrmann rettete die Familie aus dem brennenden Gebäude.
B1 adjective /ˈfæbjələs/

Fabulous

fabelhaft; unglaublich; außergewöhnlich
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; extraordinary
Example
She wore a fabulous dress to the party.
Sie trug ein fabelhaftes Kleid zur Party.
B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

Blumenvase
Meaning
a decorative container used to hold cut flowers
Example
She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.
Sie stellte wunderschöne Rosen in die Blumenvase auf dem Tisch.
B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

liebend
Meaning
having a strong liking or affection for something or someone
Example
She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.
Sie ist liebend für Malerei und verbringt Stunden vor ihrer Leinwand.
B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

Vorliebe; Fantasie oder Einbildung
Meaning
a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy
Example
The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.
Das Kind hatte den Wunsch, ein berühmter Astronaut zu werden, als es älter war.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

Gefallen; Hilfe; Güte
Meaning
approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act
Example
Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?
Könnten Sie mir einen Gefallen tun und mir helfen, diese schwere Kiste zu bewegen?
B1 noun, verb /ˈfaɪ.næns/ or /fəˈnæns/

finance

Finanzen
Meaning
the management of money and investments, or to provide funds for something
Example
The company secured finance from a major bank.
Das Unternehmen hat Finanzierung von einer großen Bank erhalten.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/

first aid kit

Erste-Hilfe-Kasten
Meaning
A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies
Example
I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.
Ich habe immer einen Erste-Hilfe-Kasten in meinem Auto für Notfälle.
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 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

Entdeckung, Schlussfolgerung oder Ergebnis nach einer Untersuchung
Meaning
a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation
Example
The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.
Die Wissenschaftlerin veröffentlichte ihre Entdeckungen in einer führenden Fachzeitschrift.
B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

Einrichtungen
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
Facilities improve industrial productivity.
Einrichtungen verbessern die industrielle Produktivität.
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 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/

Fluent

fließend; eloquent
Meaning
able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully
Example
She is fluent in three languages including English and French.
Sie ist fließend in drei Sprachen, darunter Englisch und Französisch.
B1 noun /fɒɡ/

Fog

Nebel
Meaning
a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that reduces visibility
Example
Dense fog covered the highway this morning.
Dichter Nebel bedeckte heute Morgen die Autobahn.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪvər/

favor

Gefallen
Meaning
An act of kindness or approval.
Example
She asked him for a small favor.
Sie bat ihn um einen kleinen Gefallen.
B1 verb /floʊt/

float

schwimmen
Meaning
to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking
Example
The boat began to float gently down the river.
Das Boot begann, sanft den Fluss hinunter zu schwimmen.
B1 adjective /ˈfəʊkəst/

focused

fokussiert
Meaning
Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.
Example
Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity.
Während der Arbeitszeit fokussiert zu bleiben, steigert die Produktivität.
B1 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

function

Funktion
Meaning
An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
Example
The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
Die Hauptfunktion des Herzens ist es, Blut zu pumpen.
B1 noun flæɡz

flags

Flagge
Meaning
A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.
Example
The streets were decorated with national flags.
Die Straßen waren mit nationalen Flaggen dekoriert.
B1 noun freɪm

Frame

rahmen
Meaning
A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.
Example
A framed family tree can be displayed in your home.
Ein gerahmter Stammbaum kann in Ihrem Haus ausgestellt werden.
B1 noun /feɪk/

Fake

Fälschung; Betrug; gefälschtes Objekt
Meaning
a thing that is not genuine; a forgery or sham
Example
The painting was discovered to be a fake worth very little money.
Das Gemälde wurde als eine Fälschung entdeckt, die sehr wenig wert war.
B1 verb /fəʊld/

fold

falten
Meaning
to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part covers another
Example
She folded the letter neatly before placing it in the envelope.
Sie faltete den Brief sorgfältig, bevor sie ihn in den Umschlag legte.
B1 adjective /feɪld/

failed

gescheitert
Meaning
not successful in achieving a desired result
Example
The project failed to meet the expectations.
Das Projekt ist gescheitert, die Erwartungen zu erfüllen.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

Glück; Schicksal; Reichtum
Meaning
chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets
Example
He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.
Er hat sein Vermögen gemacht, indem er weise in Technologieunternehmen investiert hat.
B1 noun /ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn/

finish line

Ziellinie
Meaning
The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.
Example
She sprinted towards the finish line and won the race.
Sie sprintete zur Ziellinie und gewann das Rennen.
B1 adverb /ˈfriːli/

Freely

frei; ohne Einschränkung;
Meaning
without restriction; openly; willingly
Example
She spoke freely about her experiences during the interview.
Sie sprach frei über ihre Erfahrungen während des Interviews.
B1 noun /ˈfiːdbæk/

feedback

Rückmeldung
Meaning
information or opinions about how well someone is doing something
Example
She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay.
Sie bat ihren Lehrer um Feedback zu ihrem Aufsatz.