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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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməbəl/

Inflammable

entzündlich; brennbar
Meaning
easily set on fire; flammable; combustible
Example
The inflammable material caught fire quickly.
Das entzündliche Material brannte schnell.
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.
B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

Einfluss; Macht
Meaning
the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something
Example
The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.
Der positive Einfluss des Lehrers half dem Schüler, seine Lernschwierigkeiten zu überwinden.
C1 adjective /ɪˈledʒ.ə.bəl/

illegible

unleserlich
Meaning
Not clear enough to be read; unreadable.
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was almost illegible.
Die Handschrift des Arztes war fast unleserlich.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

incursion

Invasion
Meaning
A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.
Example
The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.
Die Armee schlug die feindliche Invasion an der Grenze zurück.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

impulsiv
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
Seine impulsive Entscheidung führte zu unerwarteten Konsequenzen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɛrənt/

inherent

innehrent
Meaning
Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.
Example
There are inherent risks in extreme sports.
Es gibt inhärente Risiken bei Extremsportarten.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.ərn.wʊd/

Ironwood

eisenholz
Meaning
a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers
Example
The ironwood tree blooms with tiny white flowers.
Der Eisenholzbaum blüht mit kleinen weißen Blumen.
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 /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 /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

Ignominie
Meaning
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Example
He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.
Er lebte den Rest seines Lebens in Ignominie nach dem Skandal.
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.
C1 noun /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/

inactivity

Inaktivität
Meaning
the state of not being active physically or mentally; lack of action
Example
Prolonged inactivity can negatively affect both physical and mental health.
Längere Inaktivität kann die körperliche und geistige Gesundheit beeinträchtigen.
B2 noun /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

identification

Identifikation
Meaning
the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is
Example
You need proper identification to enter the building.
Du brauchst eine ordnungsgemäße Identifikation, um das Gebäude zu betreten.
C1 noun /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

immediacy

Unmittelbarkeit, Dringlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.
Example
The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations.
Die Unmittelbarkeit der digitalen Kommunikation hat die Geschäftsabläufe verändert.
A1 adjective /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/

important

wichtig
Meaning
Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.
Example
Important steps must be taken to address pollution.
Wichtige Schritte müssen unternommen werden, um die Verschmutzung zu bekämpfen.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

unvergänglich; ewig; unsterblich
Meaning
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
Example
The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.
Die unvergängliche Schönheit der klassischen Kunst inspiriert weiterhin Generationen.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

imperial
Meaning
Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.
Example
The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.
Der imperial Palast war ein Symbol für die Macht des Kaisers.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

inviolable

unverletzlich
Meaning
never to be broken, dishonored, or violated
Example
Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies.
Menschenrechte gelten in modernen Demokratien als unverletzlich.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/

incompatible

unvereinbar
Meaning
Not able to exist or work together without conflict.
Example
Their personalities were completely incompatible.
Ihre Persönlichkeiten waren völlig unvereinbar.
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 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

Verdauungsstörung
Meaning
Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
Example
He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.
Er vermied scharfes Essen, weil es ihm oft Verdauungsstörungen verursachte.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

isotherm
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
Das Experiment wurde unter isothermen Bedingungen durchgeführt.
A2 verb /ɪˈmædʒɪn/

imagine

vorstellen
Meaning
to form a mental image of; to believe something unreal to be true
Example
Can you imagine living in a different country?
Kannst du dir vorstellen, in einem anderen Land zu leben?
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.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtræk.tə.bəl/

intractable

unlösbar
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to manage, control, or solve.
Example
The conflict has become an intractable problem.
Der Konflikt ist zu einem unlösbaren Problem geworden.
C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

eingeweiht
Meaning
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.
Example
The organization was inaugurated officially.
Die Organisation wurde offiziell eingeweiht.
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.
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.
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 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 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 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbl/

inexplicable

unverständlich
Meaning
Impossible to explain or understand.
Example
The sudden disappearance of the file was inexplicable.
Das plötzliche Verschwinden der Datei war unverständlich.
C2 verb ɪmˈbaɪb

imbibe

aufnehmen, assimilieren, trinken
Meaning
Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.
Example
He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor.
Er versuchte, die Weisheit von seinem Mentor aufzunehmen.
C1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

incidence

inzidenz
Meaning
the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something
Example
The incidence of road accidents has decreased this year.
Die Inzidenz von Straßenunfällen ist in diesem Jahr gesenkt worden.
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.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Illogical

Illogisch
Meaning
not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic
Example
It would be illogical to go swimming in such cold weather.
Es wäre illogisch, bei solch kaltem Wetter schwimmen zu gehen.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

ichthyology

Ichthyologie
Meaning
The branch of zoology that deals with fish.
Example
He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university.
Er hat an der Universität einen Abschluss in Ichthyologie gemacht.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

missgünstig
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
Die missgünstigen Bemerkungen des Managers verursachten Spannungen unter den Mitarbeitern.
A2 verb /ɪɡˈnɔːr/

ignore

ignorieren
Meaning
to refuse to take notice of; to disregard intentionally
Example
She decided to ignore the rude comments.
Sie beschloss, die unhöflichen Kommentare zu ignorieren.
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 verb ɪˈmɜːrs

immerse

eintauchen
Meaning
To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest; to surround completely.
Example
Immerse yourself in the new language.
Tauche in die neue Sprache ein.
C2 noun /ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

imputation

Imputation
Meaning
an accusation or attribution of blame
Example
The politician denied the imputation of corruption.
Der Politiker bestritt die Imputation der Korruption.
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.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/

inconsistency

Inkonsistenz
Meaning
The quality of being contradictory, irregular, or not staying the same.
Example
There is an inconsistency between his words and actions.
Es gibt eine Inkonsistenz zwischen seinen Worten und Taten.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərpəˈzɪʃən/

interposition

Zwischenkunft
Meaning
The act of intervening or coming between two things, often to influence or prevent an outcome.
Example
The manager’s interposition prevented a heated argument from escalating.
Die Zwischenkunft des Managers verhinderte, dass sich ein hitziger Streit zuspitzte.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒnstənt/

inconstant

unbeständig
Meaning
frequently changing; not consistent or dependable
Example
His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him.
Seine unbeständigen Launen machten es schwierig, mit ihm zu arbeiten.
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 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

Unglauben
Meaning
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.
Sie sah ihn mit Unglauben an, nachdem sie die seltsame Geschichte gehört hatte.
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.
B1 noun /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

investigation

untersuchung
Meaning
the process of inquiring into or examining something carefully to find the truth
Example
The investigation revealed new evidence about the fraud.
Die Untersuchung enthüllte neue Beweise für den Betrug.
C2 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

Irreverenz
Meaning
a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
Example
His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions.
Seine Witze über Religion zeigten Irreverenz gegenüber den heiligen Traditionen.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrmənəbl/

interminable

unendlich
Meaning
Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.
Example
The meeting felt interminable and exhausting.
Das Treffen schien unendlich und ermüdend.
B1 verb /ɪnˈfɔ:m/

inform

informieren
Meaning
to tell someone about something; to give information
Example
Please inform me when you arrive at the airport.
Bitte informieren Sie mich, wenn Sie am Flughafen ankommen.
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.
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 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

Verbesserungen
Meaning
The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.
Example
Continuous improvements increase productivity.
Kontinuierliche Verbesserungen steigern die Produktivität.
C1 adjective /ɪˈræʃənəl/

irrational

irrational
Meaning
not logical or reasonable; lacking clear thought
Example
His fear of the dark was completely irrational.
Seine Angst vor der Dunkelheit war völlig irrational.
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜːr.tənt.li/

Inadvertently

unbeabsichtigt; versehentlich; aus Versehen
Meaning
without being aware of what you are doing; unintentionally; by mistake
Example
She inadvertently deleted the important file while cleaning her computer.
Sie hat versehentlich die wichtige Datei gelöscht, während sie ihren Computer gereinigt hat.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒɪbəl/

irrefrangible

unverletzlich
Meaning
Not to be broken, violated, or infringed
Example
The constitution guarantees certain irrefrangible rights to every citizen.
Die Verfassung garantiert jedem Bürger bestimmte unverletzliche Rechte.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/

insurgent

Aufständischer
Meaning
A person who rises in revolt against authority or government.
Example
The army arrested several insurgents after the attack.
Die Armee verhaftete mehrere Aufständische nach dem Angriff.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

ignominös
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
Das Team erlitt eine ignominöse Niederlage im Finale.
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.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛl/

impel

bewegen
Meaning
to drive, force, or urge someone to do something
Example
Her curiosity impelled her to open the mysterious box.
Ihre Neugier trieb sie dazu, die mysteriöse Kiste zu öffnen.
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/

investigate

untersuchen
Meaning
to carry out a systematic inquiry to discover facts or information
Example
The police will investigate the incident thoroughly.
Die Polizei wird den Vorfall gründlich untersuchen.
B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

Intelligenz
Meaning
The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things
Example
Intelligence is key in AI development.
Intelligenz ist der Schlüssel zur KI-Entwicklung.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌluːd/

interlude

Zwischenakt
Meaning
A short period of time that comes between two events; an interval.
Example
There was a brief musical interlude between the two acts of the play.
Es gab ein kurzes musikalisches Intermezzo zwischen den beiden Akten des Stücks.
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.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

Indizes
Meaning
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
Example
Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.
Die Indizes des Aktienmarkts fielen nach der Bekanntgabe stark.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈɪkθiɪk/

ichthyic

ichthyisch
Meaning
Relating to or resembling fish.
Example
The artist's painting had an ichthyic quality.
Das Gemälde des Künstlers hatte eine ichthyische Qualität.
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 verb /ɪnˈveɪ/

inveigh

heftig kritisieren
Meaning
To speak or write about something with great hostility and criticism.
Example
He inveighed against the corruption in government.
Er kritisierte heftig die Korruption in der Regierung.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/

intestacy

Tod ohne Testament
Meaning
The condition of dying without having made a valid will.
Example
His estate was divided according to the laws of intestacy.
Sein Vermögen wurde gemäß den Gesetzen der Intestaz vererbt.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

inopportune

ungünstiger Moment
Meaning
Happening at a bad or inconvenient time.
Example
His call came at the most inopportune moment.
Sein Anruf kam im ungünstigsten Moment.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

nachdrücklich
Meaning
demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no
Example
The child was insistent on getting a new toy.
Das Kind war nachdrücklich, ein neues Spielzeug zu bekommen.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛrɪl/

imperil

in Gefahr bringen
Meaning
To put in danger or at risk.
Example
Reckless driving can imperil the lives of others.
Rücksichtsloses Fahren kann das Leben anderer gefährden.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkri:s/

increase

steigern
Meaning
to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree
Example
The company plans to increase its production this year.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Produktion in diesem Jahr zu steigern.
A2 noun /ɪŋk/

Ink

Tinte
Meaning
a colored fluid used for writing, drawing, or printing; a dark liquid ejected by cuttlefish
Example
The old fountain pen leaked ink all over his white shirt during the meeting.
Der alte Füller hat Tinte auf sein weißes Hemd während des Treffens verschüttet.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

impinge

beeinflussen
Meaning
to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe
Example
The noise from the construction site impinges on our daily activities.
Der Lärm von der Baustelle beeinflusst unsere täglichen Aktivitäten.
C1 adjective /ˌaɪdiəˈlɪstɪk/

Idealistic

idealistisch
Meaning
pursuing high principles or ideals; unrealistically optimistic
Example
She has an idealistic view of changing the world.
Sie hat eine idealistische Sicht darauf, die Welt zu verändern.
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.
C2 verb /ɪˈreɪdieɪt/

irradiate

irradieren
Meaning
to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten
Example
The scientist used a lamp to irradiate the sample.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete eine Lampe, um die Probe zu irradieren.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

unbeschreiblich
Meaning
impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description
Example
The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.
Die Schönheit des Sonnenuntergangs war unbeschreiblich.
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 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.
C2 adjective ɪˈnɛfəbl

ineffable

unbeschreiblich
Meaning
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Example
The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.
Die Schönheit der Landschaft war unbeschreiblich.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

intrusion

unbefugtes Eindringen
Meaning
Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission
Example
The company detected an intrusion in its server.
Das Unternehmen hat eine Intrusion in seinem Server erkannt.
C1 adjective /aɪˈdɪlɪk/

idyllic

idyllisch und schön
Meaning
Like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
Example
They enjoyed an idyllic vacation by the sea.
Sie genossen einen idyllischen Urlaub am Meer.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Indignity

Indignität; Demütigung; Erniedrigung;
Meaning
treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliation
Example
She refused to suffer the indignity of being searched without proper cause.
Sie weigerte sich, die Indignität zu ertragen, ohne einen triftigen Grund durchsucht zu werden.
C2 noun /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

innuendo

Andeutung
Meaning
An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
Example
The manager's innuendo was directed towards his competitor.
Die Andeutung des Managers war an seinen Konkurrenten gerichtet.
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.
C2 adjective/verb /ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

incarnate

inkarniert
Meaning
to embody or represent in human form; in flesh
Example
She is kindness incarnate.
Sie ist die Güte inkarniert.
A2 noun /ˈɪnfoʊ/

info

Information
Meaning
information; knowledge or facts about something or someone
Example
She gave me all the info I needed for the meeting.
Sie gab mir alle Informationen, die ich für das Treffen brauchte.
A2 pronoun /ɪtˈsɛlf/

itself

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.
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.
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 noun /ˈɪn.fən.tri/

Infantry

infanterie
Meaning
soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively
Example
The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot.
Die Infanterie marschierte zu Fuß über das Schlachtfeld.
C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

verbieten
Meaning
to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree
Example
The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.
Das Gericht beschloss, den Verkauf der illegalen Waren zu verbieten.
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 noun /ɪmˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Impiety

Gottlosigkeit
Meaning
lack of piety or reverence, especially for a god; disrespect or irreverence toward religious matters
Example
His impiety shocked the religious community when he mocked their sacred ceremonies.
Seine Gottlosigkeit schockierte die religiöse Gemeinschaft, als er sich über ihre heiligen Zeremonien lustig machte.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

indigest; schwer zu verdauen
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
Das alte Brot wurde hart und ungenießbar.
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.
B1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Inexpensive

günstig; preiswert; erschwinglich
Meaning
not costing a lot of money; affordable; budget-friendly
Example
This restaurant offers delicious and inexpensive meals for students.
Dieses Restaurant bietet köstliche und günstige Mahlzeiten für Studenten an.
C1 adjective /ˈaɪərnˌklæd/

ironclad

eiserne
Meaning
impossible to change, break, or dispute; very strong and firm
Example
The company had an ironclad contract with its suppliers.
Das Unternehmen hatte einen eisernen Vertrag mit seinen Lieferanten.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

incongruous

inkongruent
Meaning
Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.
Example
His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting.
Seine Witze waren inkongruent während des ernsten Treffens.
C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

Neigung
Meaning
A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
Example
She has an inclination towards helping others.
Sie hat eine Neigung, anderen zu helfen.
B1 adjective /aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal

ideal
Meaning
the best possible; perfect for a situation
Example
This place is ideal for a picnic.
Dieser Ort ist ideal für ein Picknick.
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 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

fragen
Meaning
to ask; to investigate
Example
She inquired about the job opening.
Sie fragte nach der Stellenanzeige.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

Inquisition
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
Der Journalist wurde einem harten Verhör durch das Panel über seine Quellen unterzogen.