C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbl/

illimitable

unermesslich

Meaning

Without limits or bounds.

Example

The universe is often described as illimitable.

Das Universum wird oft als unermesslich beschrieben.

B1 noun /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

instrument

Instrument

Meaning

A tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or musical work.

Example

The doctor used a special instrument during the surgery.

Der Arzt benutzte ein spezielles Instrument während der Operation.

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

verbessert

Meaning

made better or enhanced in quality or condition

Example

Her health has significantly improved since last month.

Ihre Gesundheit hat sich seit letztem Monat erheblich verbessert.

A2 noun /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

invitation

Glück

Meaning

a written or spoken request to attend an event or to participate in something

Example

She sent me an invitation to her wedding.

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

B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

unmittelbar

Meaning

About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

Example

Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.

Dunkle Wolken signalisierten, dass ein Sturm unmittelbar bevorstand.

C1 adjective /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

ideological

ideologisch

Meaning

Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.

Example

The two parties are divided by deep ideological differences.

Die beiden Parteien sind durch tiefgehende ideologische Unterschiede geteilt.

C1 noun ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən

infiltration

Infiltration, heimlicher Zugang

Meaning

The process of entering or gaining access to an organization or place surreptitiously.

Example

Cybersecurity prevents infiltration into sensitive data.

Cybersicherheit verhindert die Infiltration in sensible Daten.

C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛfjʊtəbəl/

Irrefutable

unwiderlegbar

Meaning

impossible to deny or disprove; undeniable

Example

The evidence against him was irrefutable.

Der Beweis gegen ihn war unwiderlegbar.

C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

Sorglosigkeit

Meaning

Casual lack of concern; indifference.

Example

She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.

Sie ging mit einer Haltung der Sorglosigkeit, unbesorgt über die bevorstehenden Herausforderungen.

B1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/

incredible

unglaublich

Meaning

so extraordinary that it is hard to believe; amazing

Example

The view from the mountain was incredible.

Der Ausblick vom Berg war unglaublich.

C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

immolieren

Meaning

To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.

Example

The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.

Die Demonstranten drohten, sich vor dem Gebäude zu immolieren.

C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

Zauberspruch

Meaning

a series of words used as a magic spell or charm

Example

The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.

Der Zauberer sprach einen Zauberspruch, um die Geister zu beschwören.

B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

imperativ

Meaning

Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.

Example

It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.

Es ist imperative, die Klimakrise sofort anzugehen.

B2 adjective + noun aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

ideal environment

ideale Umgebung

Meaning

Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development

Example

Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.

Der Winter schafft eine ideale Umgebung für das Wachstum von Gemüse.

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

ungeduldig

Meaning

in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting

Example

She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.

Sie klopfte ungeduldig mit den Fingern, während sie auf die Antwort wartete.

B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

Integration. Vereinigung.

Meaning

The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.

Example

Integration of networks will improve global communication.

Die Integration von Netzwerken wird die globale Kommunikation verbessern.

C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

irradikabel

Meaning

not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely

Example

The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.

Die Liebe einer Mutter zu ihrem Kind ist irradikabel.

B1 verb /ɪmˈpɔːrt/

import

importieren

Meaning

to bring goods or services into a country from abroad; to transfer data

Example

The country imports oil from abroad.

Das Land importiert Öl aus dem Ausland.

B1 verb /ɪmˈprɛs/

impress

beeindrucken

Meaning

to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

Example

Her speech managed to impress the audience.

Ihre Rede hat das Publikum beeindruckt.

A2 adjective/noun /ˈaɪrɪʃ/

irish

Glück

Meaning

relating to Ireland, its people, or its language

Example

The Irish countryside is very beautiful.

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

C1 noun ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən

intonation

Intonation

Meaning

The rise and fall of tone in speech and pronunciation.

Example

Proper intonation enhances the clarity of a speech.

Die richtige Intonation verbessert die Klarheit einer Rede.

B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

inkorporieren

Meaning

to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation

Example

The new design incorporates advanced technology.

Das neue Design inkorporiert fortschrittliche Technologie.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

instructive

instruktiv

Meaning

useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction

Example

The lecture was highly instructive and engaging.

Der Vortrag war sehr lehrreich und fesselnd.

C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

interjection

Interjektion

Meaning

a word or phrase used to express sudden emotion or reaction, often standing alone

Example

Words like 'wow' and 'ouch' are common interjections in English.

Wörter wie 'wow' und 'au' sind häufige Interjektionen im Englischen.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

unanständig

Meaning

not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive

Example

He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.

Er wurde wegen einer unanständigen Bemerkung verwarnt.

C2 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

unangemessen

Meaning

not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate

Example

His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.

Seine unangemessene Bemerkung ruinierte die Atmosphäre des Treffens.

C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

Anstiftung

Meaning

the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior

Example

He was arrested for incitement to riot.

Er wurde wegen Anstiftung zur Gewalt verhaftet.

C1 verb /ɪnˈfɛst/

infest

befallen

Meaning

to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort

Example

The old house was infested with rats.

Das alte Haus war von Ratten befallen.

C1 verb /ɪnˈsaɪt/

incite

anstacheln

Meaning

to provoke; to stir up

Example

His speech incited the crowd to violence.

Seine Rede hat die Menge zu Gewalt angestachelt.

B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

Idiot

Meaning

a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish

Example

He acted like an idiot at the party last night.

Er benahm sich wie ein Idiot auf der Party letzte Nacht.

B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

ironisch, sarkastisch

Meaning

happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic

Example

It is ironic that the fire station burned down.

Es ist ironisch, dass die Feuerwehrstation abgebrannt ist.

C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

Einlass

Meaning

A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.

Example

The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.

Das Boot fuhr in einen engen Einlass entlang der Küste.

B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

intervall

Meaning

a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity

Example

There was a short interval between the two performances.

Es gab ein kurzes Intervall zwischen den beiden Aufführungen.

C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

Ungehörigkeit

Meaning

Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.

Example

The politician was accused of financial impropriety.

Der Politiker wurde der finanziellen Ungehörigkeit beschuldigt.

C1 verb /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

insinuate

insinuieren

Meaning

To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.

Example

He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications.

Er insinuierte, dass sie über ihre Qualifikationen gelogen hatte.

C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

Inkohärenz

Meaning

The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.

Example

His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.

Seine Rede war voller Inkohärenz und schwer zu folgen.

C1 noun /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

intestine

Darm

Meaning

The part of the digestive system where food is digested and absorbed, extending from the stomach to the anus.

Example

The doctor explained how nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.

Der Arzt erklärte, wie Nährstoffe im Dünndarm aufgenommen werden.

C2 noun /ˈɪrɪɡənt/

irrigant

Bewässerungsflüssigkeit

Meaning

A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.

Example

The doctor used a sterile irrigant during the procedure.

Der Arzt verwendete während des Verfahrens ein steriles Bewässerungsflüssigkeit.

C1 adverb /ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/

Indiscriminately

indiskriminierend

Meaning

without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination

Example

The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance.

Das Unternehmen entließ die Mitarbeiter ohne Rücksicht auf ihre Leistung.

B1 noun /ˈɪnpʊt/

input

Eingabe, bereitgestellte Informationen

Meaning

information, advice, or data that is put into a system, device, or process

Example

The manager asked for everyone's input on the new project.

Der Manager bat um die Meinung aller zum neuen Projekt.

C1 verb /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

idolize

verehren

Meaning

To admire or worship someone excessively.

Example

Fans often idolize celebrities for their talent and lifestyle.

Fans verehren oft Prominente für ihr Talent und ihren Lebensstil.

C2 verb /ɪnˈɡrɑːft/

ingraft

verankern

Meaning

To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.

Example

The teacher tried to ingraft good manners in the students.

Der Lehrer versuchte, gute Manieren bei den Schülern zu verankern.

C2 noun /ˈaɪsinəs/

iciness

Kälte

Meaning

The state of being cold in manner or temperature.

Example

There was a distinct iciness in his voice.

Es war eine deutliche Kälte in seiner Stimme.

A1 conjunction /ɪf/

if

wenn

Meaning

used to introduce a condition or supposition

Example

If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.

Wenn es morgen regnet, bleiben wir zu Hause.

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/

impalpable

unfühlbar

Meaning

unable to be felt by touch; difficult to grasp or understand

Example

There was an impalpable sense of fear in the room.

Es gab ein unfühlbares Gefühl der Angst im Raum.

C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

überheblich / unanständig

Meaning

lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper

Example

His immodest remarks offended the audience.

Seine überheblichen Bemerkungen beleidigten das Publikum.

B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

identisch; genau gleich

Meaning

exactly the same; not different in any way

Example

The twins look completely identical to each other.

Die Zwillinge sehen völlig identisch aus.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈhjuːmən/

Inhuman

unmenschlich

Meaning

lacking human qualities; cruel; brutal; savage

Example

The dictator's inhuman treatment of prisoners shocked the international community.

Die unmenschliche Behandlung der Gefangenen durch den Diktator schockierte die internationale Gemeinschaft.

C1 noun /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

Insomnia

Insomnie

Meaning

habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep; the condition of being unable to sleep

Example

Her chronic insomnia made it difficult for her to concentrate during work hours.

Ihre chronische Insomnie erschwerte es ihr, sich während der Arbeitszeit zu konzentrieren.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

unerträglich

Meaning

unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful

Example

The noise from the construction site was intolerable.

Der Lärm von der Baustelle war unerträglich.

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

verantwortungslos

Meaning

lacking a sense of responsibility; careless

Example

It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.

Es war verantwortungslos von ihm, ohne jemandem Bescheid zu sagen zu gehen.

A2 noun /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/

importance

Bedeutung

Meaning

The quality or state of being important; consequence or significance.

Example

The importance of time management cannot be overstated.

Die Bedeutung des Zeitmanagements kann nicht hoch genug eingeschätzt werden.

B1 adjective ˈɪnəveɪtɪv

innovative

innovativ

Meaning

Featuring new methods; advanced and original

Example

Innovative strategies are required to combat pollution.

Innovative Strategien sind erforderlich, um die Verschmutzung zu bekämpfen.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

inductive

induktiv

Meaning

characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles

Example

The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis.

Der Wissenschaftler verwendete induktives Denken, um eine Hypothese zu formulieren.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

unbeständiges Wetter

Meaning

unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)

Example

The match was canceled due to inclement weather.

Das Spiel wurde wegen des schlechten Wetters abgesagt.

C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbl̩/

inadmissible

unzulässig

Meaning

Not allowed, especially as evidence in a court of law.

Example

The judge ruled the evidence inadmissible.

Der Richter erklärte das Beweismaterial für unzulässig.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

indekorös

Meaning

Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.

Example

His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.

Sein indekoröses Verhalten schockierte das Publikum.

C1 adjective /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

igneous

magmatisch

Meaning

Formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

Example

Granite is an igneous rock commonly used in construction.

Granit ist ein magmatisches Gestein, das häufig im Bauwesen verwendet wird.

C2 noun /ɪˌledʒ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Illegibility

Unleserlichkeit

Meaning

the quality of being impossible or difficult to read; unclear writing or print

Example

The doctor's handwriting was famous for its illegibility among the pharmacy staff.

Die Handschrift des Arztes war berüchtigt für ihre Unleserlichkeit unter dem Apothekenpersonal.

B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

Unterbrechung

Meaning

the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action

Example

The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.

Das Treffen wurde wegen einer unerwarteten Unterbrechung verschoben.

A1 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛstɪŋ/

interesting

interessant

Meaning

Arousing curiosity or attention; holding one’s interest.

Example

The documentary about space was very interesting.

Die Dokumentation über den Weltraum war sehr interessant.

B2 verb /ɪnˈveɪd/

invade

invasieren

Meaning

to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy

Example

The army invaded the neighboring country.

Die Armee hat das benachbarte Land invadierte.

B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈfɪər/

interfere

Glück

Meaning

to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct

Example

Parents should not interfere in their children’s personal choices.

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

C1 noun /ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

Insecticide

Insektizid

Meaning

a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects

Example

The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs.

Der Bauer sprühte Insektizid auf seine Ernte, um sie vor schädlichen Insekten zu schützen.

C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

unbestimmt

Meaning

for an unlimited or unspecified period of time

Example

The project has been postponed indefinitely.

Das Projekt wurde unbestimmt verschoben.

C2 adjective /ˌɪnˈekspɜːrt/

inexpert

unerfahren

Meaning

not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise

Example

The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes.

Die unerfahrene Bedienung der Maschine verursachte mehrere Fehler.

B2 adjective /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Illiterate

analphabet; ungebildet; unwissend

Meaning

unable to read or write; lacking education

Example

The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.

Das Programm zielt darauf ab, analphabetische Erwachsene beim Lernen von Lesen und Schreiben zu unterstützen.

C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

introspektieren

Meaning

To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.

Example

He often introspects before making important decisions.

Er introspektiert oft, bevor er wichtige Entscheidungen trifft.

C2 noun /aɪər/

ire

Zorn, Wut

Meaning

intense anger or rage

Example

The new policy provoked the ire of the employees.

Die neue Politik erregte den Zorn der Mitarbeiter.

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Indecisive

unentschlossen

Meaning

unable to make decisions quickly; hesitant; wavering

Example

She was indecisive about which university to attend.

Sie war unentschlossen, welche Universität sie besuchen sollte.

C1 noun ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃərəl dɪˈveləpmənt

infrastructural development

infrastrukturelle Entwicklung

Meaning

The process of building and improving the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

Example

Infrastructural development is necessary for efficient recycling.

Infrastrukturelle Entwicklung ist notwendig für effizientes Recycling.

C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvəkəbl/

irrevocable

unwiderruflich

Meaning

Not able to be revoked, changed, or undone.

Example

She made an irrevocable decision to leave the company.

Sie traf eine unwiderrufliche Entscheidung, das Unternehmen zu verlassen.

B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

imitieren

Meaning

to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something

Example

Children often imitate their parents' behavior.

Kinder ahmen oft das Verhalten ihrer Eltern nach.

C1 noun ˈɪm.pɪ.təs

impetus

Antrieb

Meaning

The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.

Example

The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.

Die neue Politik gab einen Antrieb für das wirtschaftliche Wachstum.

C1 verb /ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/

incriminate

belasten

Meaning

to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

Example

The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case.

Die neuen Beweise könnten den Verdächtigen im Raubüberfallfall belasten.

A2 adverb /ɪnˈdiːd/

indeed

in der Tat

Meaning

used to emphasize or confirm a statement

Example

It was a long journey indeed.

Es war eine lange Reise, in der Tat.

C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪ.nər.i

interdisciplinary

interdisziplinär

Meaning

Relating to more than one branch of knowledge.

Example

The interdisciplinary approach in education enhances problem-solving skills.

Der interdisziplinäre Ansatz in der Bildung fördert Problemlösungsfähigkeiten.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːm/

infirm

schwach

Meaning

Weak, especially due to old age or illness.

Example

The infirm old man needed assistance to walk.

Der schwache alte Mann brauchte Hilfe, um zu gehen.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈæpt/

Inapt

ungeeignet; unpassend

Meaning

not suitable; inappropriate; unfit

Example

His comment was inapt for the formal meeting.

Sein Kommentar war für das formelle Meeting unpassend.

B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

augenblicklich

Meaning

A very short period of time; happening immediately.

Example

He replied in an instant without hesitation.

Er antwortete im Augenblick ohne zu zögern.

B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

mittelstufig

Meaning

Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.

Example

She is taking an intermediate-level French course.

Sie nimmt einen Französischkurs auf mittlerem Niveau.

C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

Heiden

Meaning

a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own

Example

In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.

In historischen Kontexten bezeichneten Kreuzfahrer ihre Feinde oft als Heiden.

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

ärgerlich

Meaning

annoying or irritating

Example

Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.

In einer langen Schlange zu warten ist eine der ärgerlichsten Aufgaben.

B2 verb /ɪnˈdjuːs/

induce

induzieren

Meaning

to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result

Example

The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative.

Der Arzt induzierte den Schlaf mit einem leichten Beruhigungsmittel.

C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

interpolation

Interpolation

Meaning

The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.

Example

The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.

Der Wissenschaftler verwendete Interpolation, um die fehlenden Datenpunkte vorherzusagen.

B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

irakisch

Meaning

relating to Iraq or its people

Example

The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.

Die irakische Kultur ist reich und vielfältig.

C2 adjective /aɪˈtɪnərənt/

itinerant

reisend

Meaning

Traveling from place to place, especially for work or duty.

Example

The itinerant teacher moved from village to village to educate children.

Der reisende Lehrer zog von Dorf zu Dorf, um Kinder zu unterrichten.

B1 noun aɪˈdɛntɪti

identity

Identität

Meaning

The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.

Example

The day reinforces our national identity.

Der Tag stärkt unsere nationale Identität.

C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

inimitable

unvergleichlich

Meaning

So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.

Example

His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.

Sein unvergleichlicher Schreibstil machte ihn zu einer literarischen Legende.

A1 preposition /ɪn ˈfrʌnt əv/

in front of

vor

Meaning

positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object

Example

She stood in front of the building.

Sie stand vor dem Gebäude.

C2 adverb /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/

indubitably

zweifellos

Meaning

Without a doubt; certainly.

Example

She is indubitably the best candidate for the job.

Sie ist zweifellos die beste Kandidatin für den Job.

C2 adverb /ˈɪntʃmiːl/

inchmeal

stückchenweise

Meaning

Gradually, little by little.

Example

The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin.

Das alte Schloss fiel stückchenweise in Ruinen.

B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

Zoll / langsam bewegen

Meaning

A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.

Example

She inched closer to the edge of the stage.

Sie rutschte langsam näher an den Rand der Bühne.

B2 verb /ɪmˈplaɪ/

imply

andeuten

Meaning

To suggest something without directly stating it.

Example

Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.

Ihr Ton schien zu implizieren, dass sie verärgert war.

C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

verfluchen

Meaning

To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.

Example

The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.

Die alte Frau verfluchte ihre Feinde mit dunklen Worten.

B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

ironisch

Meaning

expressing irony; having the nature of irony

Example

Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.

Ihr ironischer Ton machte alle unwohl.

C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

Fortschritt

Meaning

An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.

Example

The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.

Das Unternehmen hat signifikante Fortschritte im Mobilmarkt gemacht.

C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

Ungehorsam

Meaning

Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.

Example

The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.

Der Soldat wurde für Ungehorsam während der Mission bestraft.

C1 adjective ɪnˈdel.ə.bəl

indelible

unvergesslich

Meaning

Making marks that cannot be removed; impossible to forget or remove.

Example

Her speech left an indelible mark on the audience.

Ihre Rede hinterließ einen unvergesslichen Eindruck beim Publikum.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnʃənt/

insentient

gefühllos

Meaning

Lacking perception, consciousness, or sensation.

Example

The rock is an insentient object with no awareness.

Der Felsen ist ein gefühlloses Objekt ohne Bewusstsein.

B2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv

interactive

interaktiv

Meaning

Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.

Example

Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.

Interaktives Lernen hält die Schüler in den Lektionen engagiert.

C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

unüberwindbar

Meaning

Too great to be overcome.

Example

The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.

Die Entdecker standen im Wüstengebiet unüberwindbaren Hindernissen gegenüber.

C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

Vertrag

Meaning

A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.

Example

In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.

Im 18. Jahrhundert kamen viele Arbeiter unter Vertrag, um im Ausland zu arbeiten.

C2 verb /ɪnˈsteɪt/

instate

einsetzen

Meaning

To set up in position, office, or authority.

Example

The board decided to instate her as the new director.

Der Vorstand entschied, sie als neue Direktorin zu installieren.

C1 noun /ˌɪnfɪˈdɛləti/

infidelity

Untreue

Meaning

the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner

Example

Their marriage ended due to his infidelity.

Ihre Ehe endete wegen seiner Untreue.

C2 verb /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

incinerate

verbrennen

Meaning

to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes

Example

The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety.

Die Stadt beschloss, den medizinischen Müll aus Sicherheitsgründen zu verbrennen.

C1 noun ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl ˈdæmɪdʒ

irreversible damage

unwiederbringlicher Schaden

Meaning

Harm or injury that cannot be undone or repaired.

Example

Climate change causes irreversible damage to ecosystems.

Der Klimawandel verursacht unwiederbringlichen Schaden an Ökosystemen.

A2 adverb /ɪnˈstɛd/

instead

anstatt

Meaning

As an alternative or substitute.

Example

She didn’t buy the dress; instead, she chose a pair of shoes.

Sie hat das Kleid nicht gekauft; stattdessen hat sie ein Paar Schuhe gewählt.

C1 noun /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/

immersion

Eintauchen

Meaning

Complete engagement in an environment or experience.

Example

Immersion in VR games makes users feel like they are inside the virtual world.

Das Eintauchen in VR-Spiele lässt die Benutzer das Gefühl haben, als wären sie in der virtuellen Welt.

C1 noun /ˈɪn.trə.vɜːrt/

introvert

introvertiert

Meaning

A person who tends to be shy and prefers spending time alone rather than in groups.

Example

As an introvert, he preferred reading over attending parties.

Als Introvertierter bevorzugte er es, zu lesen, anstatt zu Partys zu gehen.

C1 adjective /ɪˈmeʒərəbəl/

Immeasurable

unermesslich

Meaning

too large or extensive to measure; boundless

Example

The immeasurable love of a mother knows no bounds.

Die unermessliche Liebe einer Mutter kennt keine Grenzen.

B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

Unvollkommenheit

Meaning

a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect

Example

She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.

Sie akzeptierte ihre Unvollkommenheit als Teil des Menschseins.

B2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

Interpretation

Meaning

the action of explaining the meaning of something

Example

The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.

Die Lehrerin gab ihre eigene Interpretation des Gedichts.

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.

B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

beabsichtigen

Meaning

to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean

Example

I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.

Ich beabsichtige, dieses Projekt bis morgen zu beenden.

C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

unzweifelbar

Meaning

Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.

Example

It is indubitable that hard work leads to success.

Es ist unzweifelbar, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.