B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

unreif; nicht vollständig entwickelt; kindlich

Meaning

not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish

Example

His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.

Sein unreifes Verhalten während des Treffens enttäuschte alle.

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.

B1 adjective /ɪˈmiːdiət/

immediate

sofort

Meaning

happening or done without delay

Example

The doctor gave her immediate attention.

Der Arzt gab ihr sofortige Aufmerksamkeit.

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.

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsəbl/

irreducible

unzerlegbar

Meaning

impossible to reduce or simplify further

Example

The fraction 3/7 is irreducible.

Der Bruch 3/7 ist unzerlegbar.

B1 noun /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

insurance

Versicherung

Meaning

An arrangement by which a company provides compensation for loss, damage, or illness in return for a premium.

Example

He bought health insurance to cover medical expenses.

Er hat eine Krankenversicherung abgeschlossen, um medizinische Kosten abzudecken.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈɔːdəbl/

inaudible

unhörbar

Meaning

Unable to be heard.

Example

Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise.

Ihre Stimme war fast unhörbar über dem Lärm.

C1 adjective /ɪˈneɪn/

inane

unsinnig, dumm

Meaning

lacking sense, meaning, or significance; silly or pointless

Example

The movie was criticized for its inane dialogue.

Der Film wurde für seine unsinnigen Dialoge kritisiert.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

insidious

heimtückisch

Meaning

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.

Example

The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust.

Die heimtückische Verbreitung von Fehlinformationen kann das Vertrauen schädigen.

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 /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.

B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

Intellektuelle

Meaning

People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.

Example

Intellectuals protested against the dominance.

Die Intellektuellen protestierten gegen die Vorherrschaft.

C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪm/

inflame

entzünden

Meaning

to arouse strong feelings or provoke anger; to cause inflammation in the body

Example

The politician's remarks served to inflame public opinion.

Die Bemerkungen des Politikers haben dazu beigetragen, die öffentliche Meinung zu entflammen.

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

unrein

Meaning

contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances

Example

The impure water caused health problems in the village.

Das unreine Wasser verursachte Gesundheitsprobleme im Dorf.

C1 noun /ˈɪd.i.əm/

idiom

Idiom

Meaning

A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.

Example

The idiom 'break the ice' means to start a conversation in a friendly way.

Das Idiom 'Eis brechen' bedeutet, ein Gespräch auf freundliche Weise zu beginnen.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɒlvənt/

insolvent

zahlungsunfähig

Meaning

unable to pay debts owed

Example

The insolvent firm could not meet its financial obligations.

Das zahlungsunfähige Unternehmen konnte seinen finanziellen Verpflichtungen nicht nachkommen.

C2 adjective /ˈɪndələnt/

indolent

träge

Meaning

Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

Example

The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon.

Die träge Katze schlief den ganzen Nachmittag in der Sonne.

B1 verb /ɪnˈvɑːlv/

involve

einbeziehen

Meaning

to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity

Example

The project will involve several departments working together.

Das Projekt wird mehrere Abteilungen einbeziehen, die zusammenarbeiten.

C2 verb /ɪˈnjʊər/

inure

gewöhnen

Meaning

To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

Example

Soldiers quickly became inured to the harsh conditions.

Soldaten gewöhnten sich schnell an die harten Bedingungen.

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

undeutlich

Meaning

Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.

Example

The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.

Der Klang der Stimmen war in der Ferne undeutlich.

B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

Innovation

Meaning

The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.

Example

Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.

Innovation treibt Lösungen für globale Herausforderungen voran.

B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

implizit

Meaning

Suggested or understood without being directly stated.

Example

Her trust in him was implicit.

Ihr Vertrauen in ihn war implizit.

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.

C1 adjective /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

illegitimate

illegitim

Meaning

Not authorized by law, rules, or standards; not recognized as valid.

Example

The court ruled the contract to be illegitimate.

Das Gericht entschied, dass der Vertrag illegitim war.

B1 verb /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/

identify

identifizieren

Meaning

to recognize; to establish who someone is

Example

Can you identify the suspect?

Können Sie den Verdächtigen identifizieren?

C1 adjective /ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/

Ineligible

ineligibel; nicht qualifiziert; ungeeignet

Meaning

not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable

Example

Students with poor grades are ineligible for the scholarship program.

Studenten mit schlechten Noten sind für das Stipendienprogramm nicht qualifiziert.

C1 adjective /ˌɪnˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

inconsequential

unbedeutend

Meaning

Not important or significant; too small to matter.

Example

The mistake was minor and inconsequential.

Der Fehler war geringfügig und unbedeutend.

B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛnt/

invent

erfinden

Meaning

to create or design something that has not existed before

Example

Thomas Edison invented the electric bulb.

Thomas Edison erfand die elektrische Glühbirne.

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

umgesetzt

Meaning

Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.

Example

The master plans were partially implemented.

Die Masterpläne wurden teilweise umgesetzt.

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpres.ɪv/

Impressive

beeindruckend

Meaning

striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress

Example

Her impressive performance earned her a standing ovation.

Ihre beeindruckende Darbietung brachte ihr eine Standing Ovation.

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːlɪtɪk/

impolitic

unüberlegt

Meaning

Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.

Example

It would be impolitic to criticize them openly.

Es wäre unüberlegt, sie öffentlich zu kritisieren.

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.

C1 adjective /ɪˈmækjələt/

immaculate

makellos

Meaning

perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaws

Example

Her room was immaculate, with everything in its place.

Ihr Zimmer war makellos, alles war an seinem Platz.

C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/

inattentive

unaufmerksam

Meaning

not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration

Example

The inattentive student missed several important instructions.

Der unaufmerksame Schüler verpasste mehrere wichtige Anweisungen.

C2 verb /ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/

indurate

verhärten

Meaning

To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.

Example

Years of hardship indurated his spirit.

Jahre der Schwierigkeiten härteten seinen Geist.

C1 adjective ɪˈluː.sər.i

illusory

illusorisch

Meaning

Based on illusion; not real although seeming to be.

Example

His sense of security was entirely illusory.

Sein Gefühl der Sicherheit war völlig illusorisch.

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.

C2 noun /ˈɪrɪtənsi/

irritancy

Reizbarkeit

Meaning

the quality or state of causing irritation; legal or formal invalidation

Example

The constant noise became an irritancy to the neighbors.

Der ständige Lärm wurde zu einer Reizbarkeit für die Nachbarn.

C1 verb /ˌɪntərˈsɛpt/

intercept

abfangen

Meaning

to stop, catch, or seize something on its way from one place to another

Example

The police intercepted the stolen car before it crossed the border.

Die Polizei fing das gestohlene Auto ab, bevor es die Grenze überschritt.

C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ti/

Infirmity

Schwäche; Krankheit; Gebrechlichkeit

Meaning

physical or mental weakness; a disease or ailment; frailty

Example

Despite his advanced age and various infirmities, he remained mentally sharp and alert.

Trotz seines fortgeschrittenen Alters und verschiedener Gebrechen blieb er geistig scharf und wachsam.

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 /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl̩/

inconceivable

unvorstellbar

Meaning

Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.

Example

It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training.

Es schien unvorstellbar, dass sie den Marathon nach so wenig Training beenden könnte.

C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

unabhängig; ohne Berücksichtigung

Meaning

without taking something into account; regardless of

Example

All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.

Alle Studenten werden gleich behandelt, unabhängig von ihrem Hintergrund.

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/

impassible

unempfindlich

Meaning

Incapable of suffering or feeling pain (used mainly in theological or philosophical contexts).

Example

Some philosophers argue that God is impassible and cannot experience human emotions.

Einige Philosophen argumentieren, dass Gott unempfindlich ist und keine menschlichen Emotionen erfahren kann.

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 /ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

ingenuity

genialität

Meaning

The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.

Example

His ingenuity led to groundbreaking innovations.

Seine Ingenuität führte zu bahnbrechenden Innovationen.

C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɛɡnəbl̩/

impregnable

uneinnehmbar

Meaning

Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.

Example

The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy.

Die Festung wurde vom Feind als uneinnehmbar angesehen.

C1 noun /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/

inmate

Insasse

Meaning

a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital

Example

The prison has over a thousand inmates.

Das Gefängnis hat mehr als tausend Insassen.

C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

anorganisch

Meaning

relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth

Example

Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.

Anorganische Verbindungen sind wichtig in der Chemie.

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/

indestructible

unzerstörbar

Meaning

Impossible to destroy or break.

Example

The superhero's shield was said to be indestructible.

Es wurde gesagt, dass das Schild des Superhelden unzerstörbar war.

B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

Untersuchung / Anfrage

Meaning

An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.

Example

The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.

Der Ausschuss leitete eine Untersuchung der finanziellen Unregelmäßigkeiten ein.

C1 noun /ˈɪtʃ.i.nəs/

itchiness

Juckreiz

Meaning

The quality or condition of feeling an irritating sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.

Example

Eye itchiness often leads to rubbing.

Augenjuckreiz führt oft zum Reiben.

B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

Illiteralismus

Meaning

The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.

Example

Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.

Illiteralismus führt oft zu Armut und Arbeitslosigkeit.

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.

C2 conjunction /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

inasmuch-as

da

Meaning

Because; since.

Example

He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.

Er kann nicht teilnehmen, da er krank ist.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

unbequem; störend; problematisch

Meaning

causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome

Example

The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.

Der kaputte Aufzug machte es unbequem, den obersten Stock zu erreichen.

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.

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

passiv

Meaning

Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.

Example

Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.

Trotz der schockierenden Nachrichten blieb sie passiv.

C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/

incompatibility

Inkompatibilität

Meaning

the state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously; lack of compatibility

Example

The project failed because of incompatibility between the two software systems.

Das Projekt scheiterte wegen der Inkompatibilität zwischen den beiden Softwaresystemen.

B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

Investition

Meaning

The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.

Example

Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.

Investitionen in Abfallmanagementinfrastruktur sind unerlässlich.

C2 adjective /ɪˈnjʊərd/

inured

abgestumpft

Meaning

Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

Example

After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering.

Nach Jahren des Leidens war sie an das Schmerzempfinden gewöhnt.

C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːməri/

infirmary

Krankenhaus

Meaning

A hospital or place where the sick or injured are cared for.

Example

The school had an infirmary for minor injuries.

Die Schule hatte ein Krankenhaus für kleinere Verletzungen.

C1 adjective /ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbl/

inaccessible

unzugänglich

Meaning

unable to be reached, entered, or understood

Example

The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season.

Das abgelegene Dorf ist während der Regenzeit fast unzugänglich.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

inkongruent

Meaning

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.

Example

His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.

Sein lässiges Outfit sah bei dem formellen Abendessen inkongruent aus.

A1 noun /ˈaɪs kriːm/

Ice-cream

eiscreme

Meaning

a frozen sweet dessert made from dairy products, usually served cold

Example

Children love to eat ice-cream on hot summer days.

Kinder essen gerne Eiscreme an heißen Sommertagen.

B2 verb ɪnˈvɛst.ɪŋ

investing

investieren

Meaning

The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.

Example

Investing in stocks can generate long-term wealth.

Investieren in Aktien kann langfristigen Reichtum generieren.

C2 noun /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/

inadvertence

Unachtsamkeit

Meaning

Failure to pay attention; carelessness.

Example

The error happened through sheer inadvertence.

Der Fehler geschah durch reine Unachtsamkeit.

C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

Irrelevanz

Meaning

the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance

Example

His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.

Seine lange Erklärung zeigte nur die Irrelevanz der Details für das Hauptthema.

C2 adjective /ɪˈræsɪbl/

irascible

reizbar

Meaning

Easily angered; quick-tempered.

Example

His irascible nature often got him into trouble.

Sein reizbares Wesen brachte ihn oft in Schwierigkeiten.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

brandstiftend / aufhetzend

Meaning

designed to cause fires or stir up conflict

Example

The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.

Die aufhetzenden Bemerkungen des Politikers brachten die Menge aufgebracht.

B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

versichern

Meaning

to provide insurance; to make certain

Example

I need to insure my new car.

Ich muss mein neues Auto versichern.

C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

verhören

Meaning

to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively

Example

The police interrogated the suspect for hours.

Die Polizei hat den Verdächtigen stundenlang verhört.

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

indivisible

unteilbar

Meaning

Not able to be divided or separated.

Example

The country's unity was indivisible despite differences.

Die Einheit des Landes war trotz der Unterschiede unteilbar.

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.

C1 noun /ˌɪntərˌɒpərəˈbɪləti/

interoperability

Interoperabilität

Meaning

The ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information.

Example

The interoperability of different software systems ensures seamless workflow.

Die Interoperabilität verschiedener Softwaresysteme gewährleistet einen nahtlosen Arbeitsablauf.

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.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

inhibited

gehemmt

Meaning

Unable to act in a relaxed and natural way, especially due to self-consciousness or restraint.

Example

He was too inhibited to express his true feelings.

Er war zu gehemmt, um seine wahren Gefühle auszudrücken.

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.

C1 noun /ˌɪməˈtjʊərəti/

immaturity

Unreife

Meaning

the state of not being fully developed emotionally, mentally, or physically; lack of maturity

Example

His immaturity made it difficult for him to handle responsibility.

Seine Unreife machte es ihm schwer, Verantwortung zu übernehmen.

B1 noun ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən

inspiration

Inspiration

Meaning

The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

Example

His journey to success became an inspiration for many.

Seine Reise zum Erfolg wurde zu einer Inspiration für viele.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

insatiate

unstillbar

Meaning

impossible to satisfy; always wanting more

Example

He had an insatiate desire for power.

Er hatte ein unstillbares Verlangen nach Macht.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

unbedeutend

Meaning

Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

Example

The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.

Die Kosten waren so unbedeutend, dass niemand sie bemerkte.

C2 noun /ɪmˈbroʊlioʊ/

imbroglio

Verwicklungen

Meaning

An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.

Example

The political imbroglio lasted for months without resolution.

Die politischen Verwicklungen dauerten Monate ohne Lösung.

B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

identifiziert

Meaning

To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.

Example

The root causes of the issue need to be identified.

Die Grundursachen des Problems müssen identifiziert werden.

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.

C1 verb /aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

idealize

idealisisieren

Meaning

To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.

Example

Children often idealize their parents.

Kinder idealisieren oft ihre Eltern.

C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

ungültig machen

Meaning

To make something not valid or legally acceptable.

Example

The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.

Die neuen Beweise könnten das vorherige Urteil ungültig machen.

C1 verb /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlaɪz/

institutionalize

institutionalisieren

Meaning

to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice

Example

The government seeks to institutionalize environmental protection.

Die Regierung strebt danach, den Umweltschutz zu institutionalisieren.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

inequitable

ungerecht

Meaning

Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.

Example

The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers.

Die Verteilung der Ressourcen war ungerecht unter den Arbeitern.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛmpərət/

intemperate

intemperiert

Meaning

Lacking self-control; immoderate, especially in indulgence.

Example

The politician's intemperate remarks caused controversy.

Die intemperierten Bemerkungen des Politikers verursachten Kontroversen.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnseɪt/

insensate

gefühllos

Meaning

lacking physical sensation or empathy; without feeling or sensitivity

Example

The dictator's insensate cruelty shocked the world.

Die gefühllose Grausamkeit des Diktators schockierte die Welt.

C2 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

Zwischenfruchtanbau

Meaning

The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.

Example

Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.

Der Zwischenfruchtanbau kann helfen, die Bodenfruchtbarkeit und die Schädlingsbekämpfung zu verbessern.

C1 verb /ɪmˈploʊd/

implode

implodieren

Meaning

To collapse or burst inward violently.

Example

The old building imploded during the demolition.

Das alte Gebäude implodierte während der Abrissarbeiten.

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.

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

unbußfertig

Meaning

Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.

Example

The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.

Der Kriminelle blieb unbußfertig nach dem Prozess.

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 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 /ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

inextensible

undehnbar

Meaning

Not capable of being stretched or extended.

Example

This rope is made of an inextensible material.

Dieses Seil ist aus einem undehnbaren Material gemacht.

C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

disharmonisch

Meaning

lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune

Example

The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.

Die disharmonischen Geräusche vom kaputten Klavier zwangen alle, sich die Ohren zuzuhalten.

C1 adjective /ɪˈluː.sɪv/

Illusive

trügerisch; scheinbar existierend, aber nicht real; täuschend

Meaning

deceptive; appearing to exist but not real; misleading

Example

The promise of easy money proved to be illusive and misleading.

Das Versprechen von leichtem Geld erwies sich als trügerisch und täuschend.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtjuː.ɪ.tɪv/

intuitive

intuitiv

Meaning

Based on instinctive understanding rather than reasoning.

Example

The software has an intuitive design that makes it easy to use.

Die Software hat ein intuitives Design, das die Nutzung einfach macht.

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.

C1 verb /ˈɪrɪˌɡeɪt/

irrigate

bewässern

Meaning

to supply water to land or crops; to wash out a wound with water

Example

Farmers irrigate their fields during dry seasons.

Bauern bewässern ihre Felder in der Trockenzeit.

C2 noun /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/

iconoclast

Ikonoklast

Meaning

A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs, traditions, or institutions.

Example

He was known as an iconoclast who challenged old traditions.

Er war als Ikonoklast bekannt, der alte Traditionen herausforderte.

A2 noun /ˈɪlnəs/

illness

Krankheit

Meaning

A condition of being unwell or suffering from a disease.

Example

She missed school due to a serious illness.

Sie hat die Schule wegen einer schweren Krankheit verpasst.

C1 noun /ɪnˈædɪkwəsi/

inadequacy

Unzulänglichkeit

Meaning

lack of sufficient ability, quality, or strength; a feeling of not being good enough

Example

She struggled with feelings of inadequacy at work despite her strong qualifications.

Trotz ihrer starken Qualifikationen kämpfte sie bei der Arbeit mit Gefühlen der Unzulänglichkeit.

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.

C2 noun /ˈænʒənuː/

ingenue

unschuldige junge Frau

Meaning

an innocent, naïve young woman, especially as represented in literature or theater

Example

She played the role of the ingénue in the play with great charm.

Sie spielte die Rolle der unschuldigen jungen Frau im Stück mit viel Charme.

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəˈməʊdiəs/

incommodious

ungemütlich

Meaning

Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.

Example

We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip.

Wir mussten während der Reise in einem ungemütlichen Zimmer bleiben.

B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

Einwanderung

Meaning

the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country

Example

Immigration policies vary from country to country.

Die Immigrationspolitik variiert von Land zu Land.

C1 adjective /ɪˈræʃənəl/

selbst

Meaning

Used to emphasize the thing just mentioned; by its own power or effort.

Example

The cat cleaned itself after eating.

Die Katze putzte sich selbst nach dem Essen.