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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.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsənt/

incandescent

glühend
Meaning
emitting light as a result of being heated; extremely bright or passionate
Example
The incandescent lamp lit up the entire hall.
Die glühende Lampe erleuchtete den gesamten Raum.
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.
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 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.
A1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə/

Idea

Idee; Konzept; Vorschlag
Meaning
a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action; a concept or mental impression
Example
She had a brilliant idea for solving the company's efficiency problem.
Sie hatte eine brillante Idee zur Lösung des Effizienzproblems des Unternehmens.
C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

angeboren oder natürlich
Meaning
Existing from birth or natural
Example
She has an innate talent for music.
Sie hat ein angeborenes Talent für Musik.
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.
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?
C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

unaufhaltsame Armee
Meaning
This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.
Example
The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.
Die Rebellen fürchteten die unaufhaltsame Armee, die sich ihrer Festung näherte.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

intrepid

unerschrocken
Meaning
fearless and adventurous, often used humorously
Example
The intrepid traveler explored the jungle alone.
Der unerschrockene Reisende erkundete den Dschungel alleine.
C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

reizstoff
Meaning
something that causes irritation or discomfort
Example
Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.
Staub ist ein häufiger Reizstoff für Menschen mit Allergien.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

incontinent

inkontinent
Meaning
lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint
Example
The patient was incontinent after surgery.
Der Patient war nach der Operation inkontinent.
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

invalidity

Ungültigkeit
Meaning
the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity
Example
The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.
Das Gericht entschied, dass der Vertrag ungültig war.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈkɒnsɪləbl/

irreconcilable

unversöhnlich
Meaning
impossible to make compatible or bring into harmony; unable to resolve differences
Example
The couple separated due to irreconcilable differences.
Das Paar trennte sich aufgrund unversöhnlicher Differenzen.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

unablenkbar
Meaning
Not able to be turned aside or diverted.
Example
The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.
Die unablenkbare Aufmerksamkeit des Richters war auf den Fall gerichtet.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

incorporeal

inkorporell
Meaning
lacking a physical body; not composed of matter; intangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as incorporeal beings.
Gespenster werden oft als inkorporeelle Wesen beschrieben.
C2 adjective /ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

imperfectible

unperfektibel
Meaning
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
Example
Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.
Einige menschliche Eigenschaften gelten als unperfektibel.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

unzertrennlich
Meaning
Unable to be separated or always together.
Example
The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.
Die beiden Freunde sind seit ihrer Kindheit unzertrennlich.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

incomprehensible

unverständlich
Meaning
Impossible or very difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so fast it became incomprehensible.
Die Vorlesung des Professors war so schnell, dass sie unverständlich wurde.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlʌstriəs/

illustrious

berühmt
Meaning
Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
Example
She had an illustrious career in medicine.
Sie hatte eine berühmte Karriere in der Medizin.
C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/

inerrancy

Unfehlbarkeit
Meaning
the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness
Example
Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.
Einige religiöse Gruppen bekräftigen nachdrücklich die Unfehlbarkeit ihrer heiligen Schriften.
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 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 adjective /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

inarticulate

unverständlich
Meaning
Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.
Example
She became inarticulate with emotion during the speech.
Sie wurde beim Vortrag vor Emotionen unverständlich.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.kɒn/

ikon

religiöses Bild oder Symbol
Meaning
A religious image or symbol, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Example
The church displayed a beautifully painted ikon of the Virgin Mary.
Die Kirche zeigte ein wunderschön gemaltes Ikon der Jungfrau Maria.
C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

Unverschämtheit
Meaning
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
Example
The student's impudence shocked the entire class.
Die Unverschämtheit des Schülers schockierte die ganze Klasse.
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 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

improvisieren
Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
Der Schauspieler musste seine Zeilen improvisieren, als er das Skript vergessen hatte.
C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

begraben
Meaning
to bury a dead body in the ground
Example
They inhumed the warrior with full honors.
Sie begruben den Krieger mit voller Ehre.
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 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

unbeständiges Wetter
Meaning
unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
Example
The match was canceled due to inclement weather.
Das Spiel wurde wegen des schlechten Wetters abgesagt.
A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

globales Computernetzwerk
Meaning
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Example
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.
Das Internet hat die Art und Weise revolutioniert, wie wir auf Informationen zugreifen.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

irreligious

gotteslästerlich
Meaning
Indifferent or hostile to religion
Example
Some people in the community consider him irreligious because he never attends religious services.
Einige Menschen in der Gemeinschaft betrachten ihn als gottlos, weil er nie religiösen Gottesdiensten beiwohnt.
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

unverzichtbare Unterstützung
Meaning
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
Example
Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.
Freiwillige leisten unverzichtbare Unterstützung für Gemeinschaften.
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.
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.
C1 noun ˌɪm.pʌlˈsɪv.ɪ.ti

impulsivity

Impulsivität
Meaning
The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.
Example
His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices.
Seine Impulsivität führte ihn dazu, unüberlegte Entscheidungen zu treffen.
C1 adjective ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv

incisive

scharfsinnig
Meaning
Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important.
Example
His incisive comments revealed the core issues.
Seine scharfsinnigen Kommentare enthüllten die Kernprobleme.
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

Meaning
To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.
Example
She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.
C1 adjective ˈɪn.lənd

Inland

Binnen
Meaning
Situated in the interior of a country; away from the coast.
Example
Inland transport boosts local trade.
Binnenverkehr fördert den lokalen Handel.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvərənt/

irreverent

respektlos
Meaning
showing a lack of respect for people or things that are usually respected
Example
The comedian’s irreverent jokes offended some of the audience.
Die respektlosen Witze des Komikers haben einige Zuschauer beleidigt.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈniːsaɪn/

internecine

innerer Konflikt
Meaning
Relating to conflict within a group, often causing mutual destruction.
Example
The internecine conflict weakened the organization from within.
Der interne Konflikt schwächte die Organisation von innen
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 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.
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.
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.
B1 noun ˈɪn.də.stri

industry

Industrie
Meaning
Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.
Example
The industry focuses on luxury experiences.
Die Industrie konzentriert sich auf Luxus-Erlebnisse.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

unsichtbar
Meaning
unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
Example
The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.
Bakterien sind unsichtbar ohne ein Mikroskop.
C2 noun /ɪnˈfriːkwəns/

infrequence

Seltenheit
Meaning
The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.
Example
The infrequence of their meetings made it hard to maintain close ties.
Die Seltenheit ihrer Treffen erschwerte es, enge Beziehungen aufrechtzuerhalten.
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 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

gotteslästerlich; ungläubig
Meaning
irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous
Example
The impious act shocked the religious community.
Die gotteslästerliche Handlung schockierte die religiöse Gemeinschaft.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/

involuntary

unfreiwillig
Meaning
done without will or conscious control
Example
He gave an involuntary shiver when he heard the loud noise.
Er bekam einen unwillkürlichen Schauer, als er das laute Geräusch hörte.
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.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

instructive

instruktiv
Meaning
useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction
Example
The lecture was highly instructive and engaging.
Der Vortrag war sehr lehrreich und fesselnd.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv/

inoffensive

harmlos
Meaning
Not likely to offend or provoke; harmless.
Example
His inoffensive remarks kept the conversation friendly.
Seine harmlosen Bemerkungen hielten das Gespräch freundlich.
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 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

unanständig
Meaning
not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive
Example
He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.
Er wurde wegen einer unanständigen Bemerkung verwarnt.
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 /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.
C2 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

Unfähigkeit
Meaning
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
Example
His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.
Seine Unfähigkeit, das Team zu leiten, führte zu ernsthaften Problemen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

unvergleichlich
Meaning
Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.
Example
The view from the mountain was incomparable.
Der Ausblick vom Berg war unvergleichlich.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

intimidate

einschüchtern
Meaning
To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.
Example
The bully tried to intimidate the smaller kids.
Der Tyrann versuchte, die kleineren Kinder einzuschüchtern.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/

incredible

unglaublich
Meaning
so extraordinary that it is hard to believe; amazing
Example
The view from the mountain was incredible.
Der Ausblick vom Berg war unglaublich.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

Ichthyologe
Meaning
A scientist who studies fish.
Example
The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.
Der Ichthyologe entdeckte eine neue Fischart im Fluss.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɒljʊbl/

indissoluble

Unauflöslich
Meaning
Unable to be destroyed, broken, or dissolved.
Example
Marriage was once considered an indissoluble bond.
Die Ehe wurde einst als unauflösliche Bindung betrachtet.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

ichthyosaurs

Ichtiosaurier (eine Art ausgestorbener Meeresechse)
Meaning
Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.
Example
Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas.
Ichtiosaurier waren schnelle Raubtiere der alten Meere.
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.
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 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/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

irakisch
Meaning
relating to Iraq or its people
Example
The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
Die irakische Kultur ist reich und vielfältig.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfæləbl̩/

infallible

unfehlbar
Meaning
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
Example
Her judgment seemed infallible in matters of finance.
Ihr Urteil schien in finanziellen Angelegenheiten unfehlbar.
C2 noun /ˈɪnfəmi/

infamy

Glück
Meaning
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌstriəs/

industrious

fleißig
Meaning
Hardworking and diligent in one's duties.
Example
She is an industrious student who always completes her assignments on time.
Sie ist eine fleißige Studentin, die immer ihre Aufgaben rechtzeitig erledigt.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/

incarcerate

inhaftieren
Meaning
to imprison or confine someone
Example
The authorities incarcerated the criminal after the trial.
Die Behörden inhaftierten den Kriminellen nach dem Prozess.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

irreparabel
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
Der Schaden an dem alten Manuskript war irreparabel.
C2 verb ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt

inculcate

einpflanzen
Meaning
Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.
Example
Parents should inculcate good values in their children.
Eltern sollten ihren Kindern gute Werte einpflanzen.
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

unglaublich
Meaning
to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.
Der Blick vom Gipfel des Berges war unglaublich schön.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

überheblich / unanständig
Meaning
lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper
Example
His immodest remarks offended the audience.
Seine überheblichen Bemerkungen beleidigten das Publikum.
A1 preposition /ˈɪntuː/

into

hinein
Meaning
expressing movement or direction to the inside of something
Example
She walked into the room quietly.
Sie ging leise in das Zimmer.
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.
A2 preposition /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

including

einschließlich
Meaning
used to show that someone or something is part of a larger group
Example
Many people attended the event, including students and teachers.
Viele Menschen nahmen an der Veranstaltung teil, einschließlich Studenten und Lehrern.
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

invited

eingeladen
Meaning
asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something
Example
She was invited to the party.
Sie wurde zur Party eingeladen.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɜː.sənˈeɪ.ʃən/

impersonation

Identitätsdiebstahl
Meaning
The action of pretending to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or fraud.
Example
Online impersonation is a serious cybercrime.
Online-Identitätsdiebstahl ist ein ernstes Cyberverbrechen.
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.
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.
A2 noun/adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

individual

Individuum
Meaning
A single human being as distinct from a group; relating to one person.
Example
Each individual has the right to freedom of speech.
Jeder Einzelne hat das Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

gekennzeichnet durch das Angreifen oder Ablehnen von etablierten Überzeugungen, Traditionen oder Werten
Meaning
Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.
Example
Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.
Ihre ikonoklastischen Ansichten stellten die konventionelle Weisheit der Branche in Frage.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

verbessert
Meaning
made better or enhanced in quality or condition
Example
Her health has significantly improved since last month.
Ihre Gesundheit hat sich seit letztem Monat erheblich verbessert.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

Armut
Meaning
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Example
The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation wurde gegründet, um Menschen zu helfen, die in Armut leben.
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.
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 adjective /ɪmˈpæʃənd/

impassioned

leidenschaftlich
Meaning
Filled with or showing great emotion.
Example
She gave an impassioned speech about human rights.
Sie hielt eine leidenschaftliche Rede über Menschenrechte.
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.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

intoxicant

Rauschmittel
Meaning
a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication
Example
Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures.
Alkohol ist das am häufigsten verwendete Rauschmittel in vielen Kulturen.
C1 noun /ˌɪmɔːrˈtæləti/

immortality

Unsterblichkeit
Meaning
the state of living forever; eternal life or lasting fame beyond death
Example
Many ancient cultures believed that heroes could achieve immortality through great deeds.
Viele alte Kulturen glaubten, dass Helden durch große Taten Unsterblichkeit erlangen können.
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 adjective /ɪˈmɒrəl/

immoral

unmoralisch
Meaning
Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.
Example
He was fired for his immoral behavior.
Er wurde wegen seines unmoralischen Verhaltens entlassen.
C1 verb /ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/

infiltrate

infiltrieren
Meaning
to secretly enter or gain access to a place or group
Example
The spies managed to infiltrate the enemy base.
Die Spione schafften es, die feindliche Basis zu infiltrieren.
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.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.tə.dʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən.əl

intergenerational

intergenerationell, zwischen verschiedenen Generationen einer Familie
Meaning
Existing or occurring between different generations of a family.
Example
Intergenerational wisdom ensures cultural continuity.
Intergenerationelles Wissen sichert kulturelle Kontinuität.
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.
C1 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

beleuchten
Meaning
To light up or make something clearer.
Example
Streetlights illuminate the road at night.
Straßenlaternen beleuchten die Straße in der Nacht.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɜːrt/

inert

inaktiv
Meaning
lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive
Example
The patient remained inert on the bed.
Der Patient blieb regungslos im Bett.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈmjʊə.rəl/

intramural

innerhalb der Institution
Meaning
Occurring within the walls of a single institution, especially a school or college.
Example
The college organizes intramural sports competitions every semester.
Die Universität organisiert jedes Semester intramurale Sportwettkämpfe.