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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 /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.
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 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 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 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

unhöflich
Meaning
in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners
Example
He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.
Er sprach unhöflich mit dem Kellner trotz des guten Services.
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 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

Unwissenheit
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
Seine Unwissenheit über grundlegende Computerkenntnisse erschwerte es ihm, einen Job zu finden.
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 noun ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs

injustice

ungerechtigkeit
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; the practice of being unjust or unfair.
Example
The story portrays the injustices faced by the common people.
Die Geschichte stellt die Ungerechtigkeiten dar, denen die gewöhnlichen Menschen gegenüberstehen.
B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

Schnittstelle
Meaning
a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact
Example
The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.
Die Benutzeroberfläche ist so gestaltet, dass sie intuitiv und benutzerfreundlich ist.
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.
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 /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 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 /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 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 noun /ˈaɪkɒn/

icon

Ikone, Symbol
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.
Example
The singer became a cultural icon.
Der Sänger wurde zu einer kulturellen Ikone.
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.
B2 adjective ɪˈmɜː.sɪv

immersive

immersiv
Meaning
Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.
Example
Virtual reality creates an immersive learning environment.
Virtuelle Realität schafft eine immersive Lernumgebung.
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 adjective /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

intensive

intensiv
Meaning
Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.
Example
She attended an intensive English course before moving abroad.
Sie besuchte einen intensiven Englischkurs, bevor sie ins Ausland zog.
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

Beteiligung
Meaning
the act of taking part in something
Example
His involvement in the project was crucial.
Seine Beteiligung am Projekt war entscheidend.
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 ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

bewässerung
Meaning
The artificial application of water to land or soil.
Example
Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.
Bewässerungssysteme verbessern die Erträge in trockenen Regionen.
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 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.
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.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

Dolmetscher; Übersetzer;
Meaning
a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning
Example
The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.
Die internationale Konferenz engagierte professionelle Dolmetscher, um Reden in Echtzeit zu übersetzen.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

Infection

Infektion
Meaning
the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.
Der Arzt verschrieb Antibiotika, um die bakterielle Infektion in ihrem Hals zu behandeln.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

intolerant

intolerant
Meaning
unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own
Example
He is intolerant of any opinion that differs from his own.
Er ist intolerant gegenüber jeder Meinung, die sich von seiner eigenen unterscheidet.
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 /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

Instinkt
Meaning
A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.
Example
Birds build nests by instinct.
Vögel bauen ihre Nester aus Instinkt.
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 /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

Säugling
Meaning
A very young child or baby.
Example
The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
Der Säugling schlief friedlich im Kinderbett.
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 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 noun ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən

intervention

Eingreifen
Meaning
The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.
Example
The intervention of the UN was crucial in resolving the conflict.
Das Eingreifen der UNO war entscheidend für die Beilegung des Konflikts.
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 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.
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 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.
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 ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

integriert
Meaning
Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.
Example
Integrated systems optimize efficiency.
Integrierte Systeme optimieren die Effizienz.
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 /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

Invoice

Rechnung
Meaning
a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these
Example
The company sent an invoice for the office supplies delivered last week.
Das Unternehmen schickte eine Rechnung für die letzte Woche gelieferten Bürobedarf.
B2 adjective /ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/

Ignorant

ignorant
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed
Example
She was ignorant about the new technology trends.
Sie war ignorant gegenüber den neuen Technologietrends.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

inappropriate

unangemessen
Meaning
not suitable or proper in the circumstances
Example
It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library.
Es war unangemessen, in der Bibliothek laut zu sprechen.
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 ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər

infrastructure

infrastruktur
Meaning
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Example
Digital infrastructure is vital for future advancements.
Digitale Infrastruktur ist entscheidend für zukünftige Fortschritte.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

Imitation; Nachahmung; Kopie
Meaning
the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original
Example
His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.
seine Imitation des berühmten Schauspielers war so gut, dass alle in Lachen ausbrachen.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

institutionell
Meaning
Relating to an organization or established practice.
Example
The government made several institutional reforms in education.
Die Regierung hat mehrere institutionelle Reformen im Bildungswesen durchgeführt.
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.
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

eingreifen
Meaning
To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.
Example
The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.
Der Lehrer musste eingreifen, um den Kampf zwischen den Schülern zu stoppen.
B2 verb /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/

isolate

isolieren
Meaning
To separate something or someone from others.
Example
Doctors tried to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of infection.
Die Ärzte versuchten, den Patienten zu isolieren, um die Ausbreitung der Infektion zu verhindern.
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.
B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

Umsetzung
Meaning
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.
Example
Proper implementation of policies is crucial.
Die ordnungsgemäße Umsetzung von Richtlinien ist entscheidend.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

gleichgültig
Meaning
having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another
Example
She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.
Sie war gleichgültig gegenüber dem Ausgang des Spiels.
B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

einatmen
Meaning
to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs
Example
Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.
Nehmen Sie einen tiefen Atemzug und atmen Sie langsam ein.
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 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 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 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 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

sehr interessant und ungewöhnlich; weckt Neugier
Meaning
very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity
Example
The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.
Der Film hat eine interessante Handlung, die das Publikum fesselt.
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 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 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 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, 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 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 ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

integral

integral
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 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

intensität
Meaning
The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.
Example
The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.
Die Intensität des Sturms erschreckte die Dorfbewohner.
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 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 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 /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 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 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.
B2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl/

interpersonal

zwischenmenschlich
Meaning
Relating to relationships or communication between people.
Example
He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others.
Er hat ausgezeichnete zwischenmenschliche Fähigkeiten und kommt gut mit anderen aus.
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.
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 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

intoleranz
Meaning
unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own
Example
The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.
Der Führer wurde wegen seiner Intoleranz gegenüber anderen Religionen kritisiert.
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 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 /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

Innenraum
Meaning
the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object
Example
The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.
Der Innenraum des Hotels war wunderschön dekoriert.
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 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 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

Inventar
Meaning
A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.
Example
The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.
Der Ladenbesitzer hat das Inventar überprüft, bevor er den Laden öffnete.
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 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

immens; riesig; gewaltig
Meaning
extremely large or great; huge
Example
The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.
Das immense Gebirgsmassiv erstreckte sich über den Horizont.
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 /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 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 verb /ɪmˈpoʊz/

impose

auferlegen
Meaning
to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority
Example
The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.
Die Regierung hat neue Steuern auf Luxusgüter auferlegt.
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 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

isoliert
Meaning
Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.
Example
Technological advancements often leave people isolated.
Technologische Fortschritte führen oft dazu, dass Menschen isoliert werden.
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 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 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 adjective /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

intensiv
Meaning
Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
Example
She felt intense pain after the accident.
Sie fühlte nach dem Unfall intensive Schmerzen.
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 ˈɪnəveɪtɪv tuːlz

innovative tools

innovative Werkzeuge
Meaning
Creative devices or advanced technologies that introduce new methods or approaches to accomplish tasks.
Example
Teachers use innovative tools to enhance classroom learning.
Lehrer verwenden innovative Werkzeuge, um das Lernen im Klassenzimmer zu verbessern.
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.
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 noun /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

inhabitant

Einwohner
Meaning
a person or animal that lives in a particular place
Example
The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood.
Die Einwohner des Dorfes sind auf die Landwirtschaft angewiesen, um ihren Lebensunterhalt zu sichern.
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 /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 verb /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

illustrate

veranschaulichen
Meaning
to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons
Example
The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept.
Der Lehrer hat Diagramme verwendet, um das Konzept zu veranschaulichen.
B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

Isolation
Meaning
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things
Example
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
Der Patient wurde in Isolation gehalten, um die Ausbreitung der ansteckenden Krankheit zu verhindern.
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 /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

gefühllos
Meaning
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Example
His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.
Sein gefühlloser Kommentar hat sie tief verletzt.
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 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.