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 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

israelisch

Meaning

relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel

Example

She works for an Israeli company.

Sie arbeitet für ein israelisches Unternehmen.

B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

zufügen

Meaning

to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something

Example

The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.

Der Sturm fügte der Stadt erheblichen Schaden zu.

B2 verb /ɪnˈherɪt/

inherit

erben

Meaning

to receive money, property, or characteristics from someone when they die; to acquire from predecessors

Example

She inherited her grandmother's house.

Sie hat das Haus ihrer Großmutter geerbt.

B2 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/

irritated

gereizt

Meaning

feeling annoyed or impatient; having inflamed or sore physical condition

Example

She felt irritated by the constant noise outside her window.

Sie war durch den ständigen Lärm gereizt.

B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

instrumentell

Meaning

Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.

Example

Children can be instrumental in building a better society.

Kinder können bei der Schaffung einer besseren Gesellschaft eine wichtige Rolle spielen.

B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

Industrialisierung

Meaning

The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

Example

Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.

Die Industrialisierung hat die globale Wirtschaft dramatisch verändert.

B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

unangemessen; inkorrekt; ungeeignet

Meaning

inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable

Example

It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.

Es wäre unangemessen, in einer Geschäftssitzung persönliche Angelegenheiten zu besprechen.

B2 adjective ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs

indigenous

einheimisch

Meaning

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Example

Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.

Einheimische Pflanzen sind gut an die lokale Umgebung angepasst.

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

schließen

Meaning

to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements

Example

From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.

Aus seiner Stille schloss ich, dass er mit der Entscheidung nicht zufrieden war.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

minderwertig

Meaning

Of lower quality, rank, or status.

Example

This material is inferior to the one we used before.

Dieses Material ist minderwertiger als das, das wir vorher verwendet haben.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

unvollständig

Meaning

Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.

Example

Her report was incomplete and needed further details.

Ihr Bericht war unvollständig und brauchte weitere Details.

B2 adjective /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/

insightful

einsichtig

Meaning

Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.

Example

The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics.

Der Professor hielt einen aufschlussreichen Vortrag über die globale Wirtschaft.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

incapable

unfähig

Meaning

lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something

Example

He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.

Er ist unfähig, komplexe Anweisungen zu verstehen.

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 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

faul; inaktiv; nicht arbeitend

Meaning

lazy; inactive; not working or being used

Example

The factory workers were idle during the strike.

Die Fabrikarbeiter waren während des Streiks inaktiv.

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 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

Unhöflichkeit

Meaning

lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior

Example

His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.

Seine Unhöflichkeit gegenüber den Gästen schockierte alle.

B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/

imperfect

unvollkommen

Meaning

Not perfect; having faults or flaws.

Example

The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect.

Das Gemälde war schön, obwohl es unvollkommen war.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

unendlich

Meaning

limitless or endless in space, extent, or number

Example

The universe is often described as infinite.

Das Universum wird oft als unendlich beschrieben.

B2 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

indikator

Meaning

A thing that indicates the state or level of something.

Example

The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.

Die Arbeitslosenquote ist ein wichtiger Indikator für die wirtschaftliche Gesundheit.

B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

bewohnen

Meaning

to live in; to occupy as a dwelling

Example

Many animals inhabit the forest.

Viele Tiere bewohnen den Wald.

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.

B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

ikonisch

Meaning

Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.

Example

The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.

Der Satz "Es war die beste Zeit..." ist ikonisch.

B2 adjective /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

eisig; extrem kalt; feindlich

Meaning

extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile

Example

The icy wind made everyone shiver.

Der eisige Wind ließ alle zittern.

B2 noun /ɪnˈspɛktər/

inspector

inspektor

Meaning

An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.

Example

The inspector carefully checked the restaurant's kitchen for hygiene standards.

Der Inspektor überprüfte sorgfältig die Küche des Restaurants auf Hygienestandards.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

falsch; ungenau; fehlerhaft

Meaning

not correct; containing errors; wrong

Example

The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.

Die Wettervorhersage war gestern ungenau.

B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

integrität

Meaning

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

Example

Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.

Die Integrität der Lehrer fördert ein positives Lernumfeld.

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

Absicht

Meaning

the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something

Example

Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.

Ihre Absicht war es, die Qualität der Bildung in der Gemeinschaft zu verbessern.

B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

Inspektion

Meaning

a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe

Example

The building passed the safety inspection last week.

Das Gebäude hat die Sicherheitsinspektion letzte Woche bestanden.

B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

Ungleichheit

Meaning

Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.

Example

The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.

Das Thema der Ungleichheit ist throughout in der Geschichte wichtig.

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.

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.

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.

B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

Ironie

Meaning

a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning

Example

The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.

Die Ironie der Situation war, dass der Gewinner seinen eigenen Preis vergessen hatte.

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.

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.

B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

aufnahme

Meaning

the process of taking something in, especially food or drink

Example

He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.

Er überwachte seine tägliche Kalorienaufnahme, um eine gesunde Ernährung beizubehalten.

B2 noun /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

immigrant

Einwanderer

Meaning

a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country

Example

The city has welcomed many new immigrants this year.

Die Stadt hat in diesem Jahr viele neue Einwanderer willkommen geheißen.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

ineffizient

Meaning

not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources

Example

The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.

Das alte Computersystem war ineffizient und verschwendete viel Zeit.

B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

Unannehmlichkeit

Meaning

trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone

Example

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.

Wir entschuldigen uns für jede durch die Verzögerung verursachte Unannehmlichkeit.

B2 verb ɪmˈpoʊz

imposes

auferlegen

Meaning

To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.

Example

Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment.

Verschmutzung auferlegt schädliche Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt.

B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

einführend

Meaning

Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.

Example

The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.

Der Professor hielt einen einführenden Vortrag über Wirtschaft.

B2 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

untersuchen

Meaning

to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults

Example

The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.

Der Ingenieur wird das Gebäude auf strukturelle Schäden untersuchen.

B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

intim; nahe; privat

Meaning

close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge

Example

They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.

Sie haben eine intime Freundschaft, die seit Jahrzehnten besteht.

B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

Index

Meaning

An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.

Example

An index organizes critical data.

Ein Index organisiert wichtige Daten.

B2 noun /ˈɪm.pʌls/

Impulse

Impuls; plötzlicher Drang

Meaning

a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation

Example

She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.

Sie kaufte das teure Kleid im Impuls und bereute später den Kauf.

B2 noun /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability

Instabilität

Meaning

lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily

Example

Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region.

Politische Instabilität hat das wirtschaftliche Wachstum der Region verlangsamt.

B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

auferlegt

Meaning

forced something to be accepted or put in place

Example

The government imposed new regulations on the industry.

Die Regierung hat neue Vorschriften für die Industrie erlassen.

B2 noun /ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/

injection

Injektion

Meaning

the act of introducing a substance into the body through a needle

Example

The nurse gave me an injection to prevent the infection.

Die Krankenschwester gab mir eine Injektion, um die Infektion zu verhindern.

B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

Anreiz; Ansporn

Meaning

a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior

Example

The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.

Das Unternehmen bot den Mitarbeitern, die ihre Verkaufsziele übertroffen haben, einen Geldanreiz an.

B2 adjective ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bəl

inevitable

unvermeidlich

Meaning

Certain to happen; unavoidable.

Example

Death is an inevitable part of life.

Der Tod ist ein unvermeidlicher Teil des Lebens.

B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

ineffektiv

Meaning

Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.

Example

Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.

Auswendiglernen erweist sich oft als ineffektiv.

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.

B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

Ausweis

Meaning

identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is

Example

Please show your ID at the entrance.

Bitte zeigen Sie Ihren Ausweis am Eingang.

B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

Kreuzung

Meaning

a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path

Example

The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.

Die Kreuzung der Main Street und der 5th Avenue ist immer befahren.

B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

intellektuell

Meaning

Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.

Example

She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.

Sie genießt intellektuelle Diskussionen über Philosophie.

B2 verb /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

indulge

sich hingeben

Meaning

to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively

Example

He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.

Er hat nach dem Abendessen ein Stück Schokoladenkuchen genossen.

B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

einsetzen

Meaning

to put or place something into something else

Example

Please insert the key into the lock.

bitte stecken Sie den Schlüssel in das Schloss.

B2 verb /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/

initiate

einleiten

Meaning

to begin or start; to introduce someone to a new activity

Example

The company will initiate a new training program.

Das Unternehmen wird ein neues Schulungsprogramm einleiten.

B2 noun ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

implication

Implikation

Meaning

A conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated; a likely consequence.

Example

The implication of climate change is severe.

Die Implikation des Klimawandels ist schwerwiegend.

B2 noun /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

insistence

Insistenz

Meaning

the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly

Example

At his insistence, we stayed longer.

Auf seine Insistenz hin blieben wir länger.

B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

einwandern

Meaning

to come to live permanently in a foreign country

Example

He immigrated to Canada five years ago.

Er ist vor fünf Jahren nach Kanada eingewandert.

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

irrelevant

Meaning

not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter

Example

Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.

Ihre vergangenen Fehler sind irrelevant für diese Diskussion.

B2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtər/

investigator

Glück

Meaning

a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation

Example

The investigator gathered evidence from the crime scene.

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

B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

immunisiert

Meaning

protected from disease or from the effects of something

Example

Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.

Kinder, die geimpft sind, sind gegen viele Krankheiten immun.

B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

einsperren

Meaning

to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom

Example

The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.

Der Richter hat den Verbrecher für fünf Jahre eingesperrt.

B2 verb /ˈɪnəveɪt/

innovate

innovieren

Meaning

To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.

Example

The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors.

Das Unternehmen muss innovieren, um seinen Konkurrenten voraus zu bleiben.

B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

wirksam

Meaning

Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.

Example

Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.

Ihre wirksame Rede bewegte das Publikum, Maßnahmen zu ergreifen.

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.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

einflussreich; mächtig

Meaning

having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive

Example

She is an influential leader in the community.

Sie ist eine einflussreiche Führungskraft in der Gemeinschaft.

B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

unendlich

Meaning

A concept describing something without any limit or end.

Example

The universe seems to stretch into infinity.

Das Universum scheint sich ins Unendliche auszudehnen.

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 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

Islam Religion

Meaning

the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)

Example

Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.

Der Islam betont Frieden, Gerechtigkeit und Mitgefühl.

B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

Meaning

Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.

Example

Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.

Übung ist ein integraler Bestandteil eines gesunden Lebensstils.

B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

injektieren

Meaning

To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.

Example

The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.

Die Krankenschwester wird den Impfstoff in den Arm des Patienten injizieren.

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 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

unsicher

Meaning

not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious

Example

She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.

Sie fühlte sich unsicher über ihre Leistung in der Prüfung.

B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

interpretieren / übersetzen

Meaning

to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally

Example

She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.

Sie musste die Rede für die ausländischen Gäste übersetzen.

B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

Unsicherheit

Meaning

lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability

Example

Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.

Ihre Unsicherheit ließ sie an ihren Fähigkeiten zweifeln.

B2 verb /ɪtʃ/

itch

Juckreiz

Meaning

to feel an urge to scratch; to have a restless desire

Example

My skin itches from the mosquito bites.

Meine Haut juckt wegen der Mückenstiche.

B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

immunität

Meaning

The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.

Example

A strong immunity protects against infections.

Eine starke Immunität schützt vor Infektionen.

B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

beleidigen

Meaning

to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect

Example

He felt insulted by her rude comments.

Er fühlte sich durch ihre unhöflichen Bemerkungen beleidigt.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

inkonsistent

Meaning

Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.

Example

His answers were inconsistent and confusing.

Seine Antworten waren inkonsistent und verwirrend.

B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

Influencer, Person, die Produkte bewirbt

Meaning

A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.

Example

Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.

Social-Media-Influencer beeinflussen die Vorlieben der Verbraucher.

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.

B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

fragen

Meaning

to ask; to investigate

Example

She inquired about the job opening.

Sie fragte nach der Stellenanzeige.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtækt/

intact

intakt

Meaning

Remaining whole, complete, and undamaged.

Example

Despite the storm, the old house remained intact.

Trotz des Sturms blieb das alte Haus intakt.

B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

Institut

Meaning

as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate

Example

The university decided to institute new rules for the library.

Die Universität beschloss, neue Regeln für die Bibliothek einzuführen.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

insufficient

unzureichend

Meaning

Not enough; inadequate.

Example

His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion.

Seine Erklärung war unzureichend, um die Verwirrung zu klären.

B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

imaginär; fiktiv; nicht real

Meaning

existing only in imagination; not real; fictional

Example

The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.

Das Kind hatte einen imaginären Freund, mit dem es jeden Tag sprach.

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 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

Inflation

Meaning

A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

Example

Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.

Inflation verringert die Kaufkraft der Verbraucher.

B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

Inklusion

Meaning

the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure

Example

Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.

Vielfalt und Inklusion sind wichtige Werte in modernen Arbeitsplätzen.

B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

Entzündung

Meaning

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.

Example

Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.

Chronische Entzündung kann zu schweren Krankheiten führen.

B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

integrieren

Meaning

To combine or bring together into a unified whole.

Example

The new system integrates data from multiple sources.

Das neue System integriert Daten aus mehreren Quellen.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

lehrreich

Meaning

providing knowledge or information; intended to teach

Example

The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.

Die Website bietet viele lehrreiche Videos für Anfänger an.

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.

B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

Indikation; Zeichen

Meaning

a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint

Example

The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.

Die dunklen Wolken waren ein deutliches Zeichen dafür, dass ein Sturm sich der Gegend näherte.

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

umsetzen

Meaning

To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.

Example

Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.

Es ist entscheidend, Bildungspolitiken umzusetzen, um Fortschritte zu erzielen.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

geneigt

Meaning

having a tendency or disposition toward something

Example

He is inclined to help those in need.

Er ist geneigt, den Bedürftigen zu helfen.

B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

anweisen

Meaning

to teach; to give directions

Example

The teacher instructed the students carefully.

Der Lehrer wies die Schüler sorgfältig an.

B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈfɪərəns/

interference

Störung

Meaning

the action of interfering with something

Example

The radio signal was disrupted due to interference from nearby electronics.

Das Radiosignal wurde durch Störungen von nahegelegenen Elektronikgeräten unterbrochen.

B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

intrigieren

Meaning

to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated

Example

The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.

Der Mystery-Roman wird jeden Leser faszinieren.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

verrückt

Meaning

mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable

Example

The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.

Die Idee, von der Klippe zu springen, schien verrückt.

B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

ärgern

Meaning

To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.

Example

Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.

Wenn du deine Augen reibst, kann es sie reizen.

B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

innere Stärke

Meaning

Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.

Example

Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.

Gemeinnützige Arbeit fördert die innere Stärke in Einzelpersonen.

B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

Erfinder

Meaning

a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process

Example

The inventor patented her new medical device.

Der Erfinder ließ sein neues medizinisches Gerät patentieren.

B2 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

indirekt

Meaning

in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence

Example

The policy affected small businesses indirectly.

Die Politik beeinflusste kleine Unternehmen indirekt.