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B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛnt/

invent

erfinden
Meaning
to create or design something that has not existed before
Example
Thomas Edison invented the electric bulb.
Thomas Edison erfand die elektrische Glühbirne.
B1 noun /ˈvɪʒ.ən/

vision

Sehen
Meaning
The faculty or state of being able to see.
Example
Excessive rubbing can damage vision.
Exzessives Reiben kann das Sehen beschädigen.
B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

Waffe
Meaning
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
Example
The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.
Die Polizei fand eine gefährliche Waffe am Tatort.
B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

Chor
Meaning
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.
Der Chor sang wunderschön während der Zeremonie.
B1 verb /floʊt/

float

schwimmen
Meaning
to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking
Example
The boat began to float gently down the river.
Das Boot begann, sanft den Fluss hinunter zu schwimmen.
B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

original; primär; authentisch
Meaning
first; fundamental; primary; authentic
Example
This is the original document, not a copy.
Dies ist das Originaldokument, keine Kopie.
B1 noun /əˈtendəns/

Attendance

anwesenheit
Meaning
the action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event
Example
The teacher takes attendance at the beginning of each class.
Der Lehrer nimmt die Anwesenheit zu Beginn jeder Klasse.
B1 verb /fərˈbɪd/

forbid

verbieten
Meaning
to order someone not to do something
Example
The school forbids smoking on campus.
Die Schule verbietet das Rauchen auf dem Campus.
B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

episode

Episode
Meaning
An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.
Example
The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.
Die letzte Episode des Dramas wurde von Millionen gesehen.
B1 verb /pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪtɪŋ/

participating

teilnehmen
Meaning
Taking part in an activity or event.
Example
He is participating in the Antarctic expedition.
Er nimmt an der antarktischen Expedition teil.
B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

kurz
Meaning
in a short and clear way; for a short time
Example
Please explain the problem briefly.
Bitte erklären Sie das Problem kurz.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

erwartet
Meaning
Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.
Example
The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.
Es wird erwartet, dass die Arbeitslosenquote weiter sinkt.
B1 noun /ˈvɜːr.ʒən/

Version

Version; Form; Bericht
Meaning
a particular form or variation of something; an account of an event
Example
This is the latest version of the software.
Dies ist die neueste Version der Software.
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

wissenschaftlich
Meaning
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Example
Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.
Wissenschaftliche Entdeckungen prägen weiterhin unser Verständnis der Welt.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

perfekt
Meaning
in a perfect manner; without flaws
Example
She performed the task perfectly.
Sie hat die Aufgabe perfekt erledigt.
B1 noun /ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/

Pine Apple

Ananas
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh
Example
The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top.
Die Ananas hat eine Krone aus stacheligen Blättern oben.
B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

Wal
Meaning
a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing
Example
The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.
Der Blauwal ist das größte bekannte Tier, das je auf der Erde gelebt hat.
B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

Motivation
Meaning
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
Example
She lost her motivation to continue the project.
Sie verlor ihre Motivation, das Projekt fortzusetzen.
B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

Bogen
Meaning
a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
Example
The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
Der Bogenschütze zog seinen Bogen und zielte auf das Ziel.
B1 noun /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

neighborhood

Nachbarschaft
Meaning
a district or area around or near a particular place
Example
I grew up in a quiet neighborhood.
Ich bin in einer ruhigen Nachbarschaft aufgewachsen.
B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

schlagen
Meaning
to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest
Example
Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.
Der Blitz schlägt das hohe Gebäude während des Sturms.
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.əl/

Jewel

Juwel; Edelstein; Schmuckstück
Meaning
a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament
Example
The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world.
Die Krone war mit wertvollen Juwelen aus der ganzen Welt geschmückt.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərˌwʊmən/

chairwoman

Vorsitzende
Meaning
a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council
Example
She was elected chairwoman of the company after years of experience.
Sie wurde nach jahrelanger Erfahrung zur Vorsitzenden des Unternehmens gewählt.
B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

Erwärmung
Meaning
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
Example
Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.
Das Erwärmen beschleunigt sich aufgrund von Treibhausgasen.
B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

Bordsteigen
Meaning
Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.
Die Entdecker gingen am Hafen an Bord des Schiffs.
B1 adverb /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

Upside-down

umgekehrt
Meaning
with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position
Example
The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall.
Das Bild hing umgekehrt an der Wand.
B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

sekundär
Meaning
Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.
Example
Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.
Sicherheit ist unsere Hauptsorge, während Geschwindigkeit nur sekundär ist.
B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

Polizist
Meaning
a police officer (informal)
Example
The cop stopped the car for speeding.
Der Polizist hielt das Auto wegen zu schnellen Fahrens an.
B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

limited

begrenzt
Meaning
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.
Example
Tickets for the concert are limited.
Die Tickets für das Konzert sind begrenzt.
B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

abwesend
Meaning
not present at a place or event
Example
She was absent from the meeting yesterday.
Sie war gestern nicht bei dem Treffen.
B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

befriedigen
Meaning
to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content
Example
The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.
Das leckere Essen hat unseren Hunger vollständig gestillt.
B1 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

function

Funktion
Meaning
An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
Example
The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
Die Hauptfunktion des Herzens ist es, Blut zu pumpen.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

Erste Hilfe
Meaning
Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
Example
He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.
Er leistete dem verletzten Radfahrer Erste Hilfe, bevor der Krankenwagen ankam.
B1 noun /roʊp/

rope

Seil
Meaning
a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands
Example
The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain.
Die Kletterer benutzten ein Seil, um den Berg zu erklimmen.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

Chilli Powder

Chilipulver
Meaning
a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food
Example
Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier.
Fügen Sie zwei Teelöffel Chilipulver hinzu, um das Gericht schärfer zu machen.
B1 noun ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃənz

recommendations

Empfehlungen
Meaning
Suggestions or proposals as to the best course of action.
Example
The commission submitted their recommendations.
Die Kommission legte ihre Empfehlungen vor.
B1 verb /pərˈmɪt/

permit

erlauben
Meaning
to allow or give permission; to make possible
Example
The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.
Der Lehrer erlaubt den Schülern, Taschenrechner während der Prüfung zu benutzen.
B1 noun /ˈtɛkstbʊk/

textbook

Lehrbuch
Meaning
a book used for studying a subject in school or college
Example
She bought a new biology textbook for her class.
Sie kaufte ein neues Biologiebuch für ihren Kurs.
B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

ausblasen
Meaning
to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically
Example
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
Sie blies die Kerzen auf ihrer Geburtstagstorte aus.
B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

Schloss
Meaning
a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form
Example
Make sure you lock the door before leaving.
Stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie die Tür vor dem Verlassen abschließen.
B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

Auto
Meaning
a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels
Example
He bought a new automobile last week.
Er hat letzte Woche ein neues Auto gekauft.
B1 adjective ˈkʌltʃərəl

cultural

kulturell
Meaning
Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.
Example
Schools organize cultural programs to honor Victory Day.
Schulen organisieren kulturelle Programme, um den Tag des Sieges zu ehren.
B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

verzögern
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
Der Flug wurde wegen schlechten Wetters verzögert.
B1 noun /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

Revision

Revision; überarbeitete Ausgabe
Meaning
the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter
Example
The students spent hours doing revision for their final exams.
Die Schüler verbrachten Stunden mit der Revision für ihre Abschlussprüfungen.
B1 noun ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ

public speaking

Öffentliches Reden
Meaning
The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.
Example
Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles.
Öffentliche Reden sind für Führungsrollen unerlässlich.
B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

glücklicherweise
Meaning
used to express relief or gratitude
Example
Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.
Glücklicherweise kam sie gerade rechtzeitig zur Besprechung.
B1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərət/

corporate

Bezogen auf ein Unternehmen/Korporation
Meaning
relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body
Example
Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses.
Corporate soziale Verantwortung ist für moderne Unternehmen wichtig.
B1 noun /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Occasion

Gelegenheit; besonderer Anlass
Meaning
a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration
Example
Their wedding was a joyous occasion.
Ihre Hochzeit war eine freudige Gelegenheit.
B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

eating habits

Essgewohnheiten
Meaning
A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.
Example
Developing good eating habits leads to better health.
Die Entwicklung guter Essgewohnheiten führt zu besserer Gesundheit.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

experiencing

erlebend
Meaning
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
Example
The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.
Die Reisenden erleben den Nervenkitzel des Abenteuers.
B1 noun /ˈtiː.pɒt/

Tea-pot

teekanne
Meaning
a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea
Example
She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea.
Sie goss heißes Wasser in die Teekanne, um Tee zu machen.
B1 verb /mɛlt/

melt

schmelzen
Meaning
to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually
Example
The ice melted in the sun.
Das Eis schmolz in der Sonne.
B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

Garnele
Meaning
a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs
Example
We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.
Wir haben gegrillte Garnelen mit Knoblauchbutter zum Abendessen bestellt.
B1 noun /juːˈten.səlz/

Utensils

Utensilien
Meaning
tools or implements used for cooking, eating, or serving food
Example
Please wash all the cooking utensils after preparing dinner.
Bitte waschen Sie alle Küchenutensilien nach der Zubereitung des Abendessens.
B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

Wunsch
Meaning
a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen
Example
He has a strong desire to travel the world.
Er hat den starken Wunsch, die Welt zu bereisen.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

lightning

blitz
Meaning
a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm
Example
The lightning struck a tree near our house.
Der Blitz schlug in einen Baum in der Nähe unseres Hauses ein.
B1 adjective /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/

impolite

unhöflich
Meaning
Not showing good manners; rude.
Example
It is impolite to interrupt someone while they are speaking.
Es ist unhöflich, jemanden zu unterbrechen, während er spricht.
B1 noun /ruːt/

Root

Wurzel; Ursprung; Quelle; Grund
Meaning
the part of a plant that grows underground; the basic cause, source, or origin of something
Example
We need to find the root of this problem to solve it permanently.
Wir müssen die Wurzel dieses Problems finden, um es dauerhaft zu lösen.
B1 noun /aɪl/

aisle

Gang
Meaning
a passage between rows of seats or shelves
Example
She walked down the aisle to find her seat.
Sie ging den Gang entlang, um ihren Platz zu finden.
B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

Berichterstattung
Meaning
the act of giving news or information about something
Example
Good reporting is essential for public awareness.
Gute Berichterstattung ist für das öffentliche Bewusstsein entscheidend.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

afroamerikanisch
Meaning
A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.
Example
She is proud of her African-American heritage.
Sie ist stolz auf ihr afroamerikanisches Erbe.
B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

Strahl
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
Ein Sonnenstrahl brach durch die Wolken.
B1 verb /spred/

spread

verbreiten
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
Die Nachricht verbreitete sich schnell durch die Stadt.
B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

palast
Meaning
a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler
Example
The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.
Die königliche Familie lebt in einem prächtigen Palast.
B1 noun /tɜːmz/

terms

bedingungen
Meaning
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
Example
The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract.
Die Bedingungen des Vertrags sind klar im Vertrag dargelegt.
B1 verb /klæp/

clap

klatschen
Meaning
To strike the palms of the hands together, usually to express approval or create a sharp sound.
Example
The audience began to clap loudly after the performance.
Das Publikum begann nach der Aufführung laut zu klatschen.
B1 adverb /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

largely

hauptsächlich
Meaning
to a great extent; mostly or mainly
Example
The success of the project was largely due to teamwork.
Der Erfolg des Projekts war hauptsächlich auf Teamarbeit zurückzuführen.
B1 verb /kəˈmænd/

command

Befehl
Meaning
to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct
Example
The general commanded the soldiers to move forward.
Der General befahl den Soldaten, nach vorne zu gehen.
B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

teilnehmer
Meaning
a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event
Example
Every participant in the marathon received a medal.
Jeder Teilnehmer im Marathon erhielt eine Medaille.
B1 adjective ˈkrɪtɪkəl

critical

kritisch
Meaning
Extremely important; at a point of crisis or urgency.
Example
Addressing critical issues in education is imperative.
Die Lösung kritischer Fragen in der Bildung ist dringend erforderlich.
B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

unterhaltsam; lustig; amüsant
Meaning
causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable
Example
The children found the clown's performance very amusing.
Die Kinder fanden die Vorstellung des Clowns sehr unterhaltsam.
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

unter; unterhalb
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
Der Schatz liegt unter dem alten Baum.
B1 noun /ˈʃed.juːl/

Schedule

Zeitplan; Stundenplan;
Meaning
a plan that lists things or events and the times when they will happen; timetable
Example
Please check your schedule before confirming the meeting time.
Bitte überprüfen Sie Ihren Zeitplan, bevor Sie die Besprechungszeit bestätigen.
B1 noun ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

institution

Institution
Meaning
An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.
Example
Institutions play a crucial role in governance.
Institutionen spielen eine entscheidende Rolle in der Regierungsführung.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

Make-up
Meaning
cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance
Example
She applied makeup before the party.
Sie trug Make-up vor der Party auf.
B1 verb /əˈkjuːz/

accuse

anklagen
Meaning
to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing
Example
She accused him of stealing her wallet.
Sie hat ihn des Diebstahls ihrer Brieftasche angeklagt.
B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

Klempner
Meaning
a person who installs or repairs water pipes
Example
The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.
Der Klempner reparierte das leckende Rohr in der Küche.
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.
B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

kaufen
Meaning
to buy something; to acquire by paying money
Example
I need to purchase groceries for the week.
Ich muss Lebensmittel für die Woche kaufen.
B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

sicherheit
Meaning
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.
Example
Food security is essential for human survival.
Lebensmittelsicherheit ist entscheidend für das Überleben des Menschen.
B1 noun

Kindness

Freundlichkeit; Güte; Wohlwollen
B1 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/

Signal

Signal
Meaning
a gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or instruction
Example
The traffic signal turned red, so we stopped.
Das Verkehrssignal wurde rot, also hielten wir an.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.ər/

Liar

Lügner
Meaning
a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth
Example
Nobody trusts him because he is a liar.
Niemand vertraut ihm, weil er ein Lügner ist.
B1 noun /ˈkæləri/

calorie

Kalorie
Meaning
A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.
Example
She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food.
Sie prüft die Kalorienzahl, bevor sie verpacktes Essen isst.
B1 noun, verb /ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit

Kredit, Anerkennung
Meaning
As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.
Example
She received credit for her contribution to the project.
Sie erhielt Anerkennung für ihren Beitrag zum Projekt.
B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

Klippe
Meaning
a high, steep face of rock or earth
Example
The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.
Die Wellen prallten gegen den Boden der Klippe.
B1 verb /rɪˈdʒekt/

reject

ablehnen
Meaning
to refuse to accept or consider something
Example
The committee decided to reject the proposal.
Das Komitee beschloss, den Vorschlag abzulehnen.
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.
B1 noun /wɪdθ/

Width

Breite; Ausdehnung
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth
Example
The width of the river is about 50 meters.
Die Breite des Flusses beträgt etwa 50 Meter.
B1 adjective /ˈfriːkwənt/

Frequent

häufig
Meaning
happening often; occurring regularly; repeated
Example
He makes frequent visits to his grandmother.
Er macht häufige Besuche bei seiner Großmutter.
B1 noun /fæts/

fats

Fette
Meaning
Essential macronutrients that provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs while helping absorb vitamins.
Example
Healthy fats from nuts and avocados support brain function.
Gesunde Fette aus Nüssen und Avocados unterstützen die Gehirnfunktion.
B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

Grund; Zweck;
Meaning
purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest
Example
She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.
Sie arbeitete Überstunden zum Wohl der Zukunft ihrer Familie.
B1 adverb /ˈmiːn.waɪl/

Meanwhile

inzwischen
Meaning
at the same time; during the same period
Example
She was cooking dinner, meanwhile he was setting the table.
Sie kochte das Abendessen, während er den Tisch deckte.
B1 verb/noun /haɪk/

hike

wandern / Erhöhung
Meaning
To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).
Example
We decided to hike in the hills this weekend.
Wir haben beschlossen, dieses Wochenende in den Hügeln zu wandern.
B1 adjective /drəˈmæt.ɪk/

Dramatic

dramatisch; plötzlich und überraschend; aufregend und beeindruckend
Meaning
relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive
Example
The dramatic sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.
Der dramatische Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel in leuchtenden Farben.
B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

leer
Meaning
showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.
Example
Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.
Ihr Gesicht wurde leer, als sie die schlechten Nachrichten hörte.
B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

centimeter

Zentimeter
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Example
The table is 120 centimeters long.
Der Tisch ist 120 Zentimeter lang.
B1 verb /rɪd/

rid

befreien
Meaning
to remove or get rid of something
Example
I need to rid the house of all the clutter.
Ich muss das Haus von all dem Chaos befreien.
B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

verschieben
Meaning
to delay something to a later time
Example
The meeting was postponed until next week.
Das Treffen wurde auf die nächste Woche verschoben.
B1 noun /tʃɪl/

Chill

Kälte; Gefühl von Angst oder Besorgnis; entspannen
Meaning
an unpleasant feeling of coldness; a feeling of fear or anxiety; to relax
Example
There was a chill in the air as autumn approached.
Es war eine Kälte in der Luft, als der Herbst näher rückte.
B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

einfach
Meaning
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.
Sie trug ein einfaches weißes Kleid zur Zeremonie.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrməl/

Informal

informell; entspannt; locker
Meaning
relaxed and friendly; not official or ceremonial; casual
Example
The meeting was informal and relaxed.
Das Treffen war informell und entspannt.
B1 noun /ɪkˈsep.ʃən/

Exception

Ausnahme
Meaning
a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule
Example
Most students passed the exam, with the exception of a few who were absent.
Die meisten Studenten haben die Prüfung bestanden, mit Ausnahme von einigen, die abwesend waren.
B1 noun /səˈlɛbrɪti/

celebrity

berühmte Person
Meaning
a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
Example
The celebrity was surrounded by fans at the airport.
Die berühmte Person war am Flughafen von Fans umgeben.
B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

lächerlich; absurd; dumm
Meaning
extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter
Example
The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.
Die Idee, ein Haus ohne Werkzeuge zu bauen, ist lächerlich.
B1 noun ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən

oxygen

Sauerstoff. Ein farb- und geruchloses Gas, das für das Leben unerlässlich ist.
Meaning
A colorless, odorless reactive gas, the chemical element of atomic number 8 and the life-supporting component of the air.
Example
Oxygen is vital for life.
Sauerstoff ist für das Leben wichtig.
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

Aufbau
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
Das Unternehmen stellte ein neues Set-up für die Büroanordnung vor.
B1 noun /pɜːrs/

purse

Handtasche
Meaning
a small bag used by women to carry money and personal items
Example
She kept her wallet in her purse.
Sie legte ihre Geldbörse in ihre Handtasche.
B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

Phrase
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
Er gab einen denkwürdigen Satz auf der Konferenz.
B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

betonen
Meaning
to give special importance or attention to something
Example
The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.
Der Lehrer betonte die Bedeutung der Hausaufgaben.
B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

Jagd
Meaning
the activity of chasing and killing wild animals
Example
Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries.
Jagd ist in vielen Ländern streng geregelt.
B1 noun /ˈmɒr.əl/

Moral

Moral
Meaning
a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior
Example
The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.
Die Moral der Geschichte ist, immer die Wahrheit zu sagen.
B1 adjective /ˈæktʃuəl/

actual

tatsächlich
Meaning
real and existing, not just imagined or supposed
Example
The actual cost was higher than expected.
Die tatsächlichen Kosten waren höher als erwartet.
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrbən/

urban

städtisch
Meaning
related to, characteristic of, or situated in a city or town
Example
Urban areas often have higher population density than rural areas.
Städtische Gebiete haben oft eine höhere Bevölkerungsdichte als ländliche Gebiete.
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

Ersparnis
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
Regelmäßige Spargewohnheiten sichern die finanzielle Sicherheit.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

Proteine
Meaning
Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.
Example
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
Mageres Fleisch und Hülsenfrüchte liefern hochwertige Proteine.
B1 verb /hʊk/

hook

haken
Meaning
to catch with a hook; to fasten
Example
He hooked the fish successfully.
Er hat den Fisch erfolgreich gehakt.
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.
B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

stoppen
Meaning
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
Example
He timed the race with a stopwatch.
Er stoppte das Rennen mit einer Stoppuhr.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊmləs/

homeless

obdachlos
Meaning
Without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets.
Example
The organization helps homeless people find shelter.
Die Organisation hilft obdachlosen Menschen, ein Dach zu finden.
B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

Sonnensystem
Meaning
the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
Example
Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.
Unser Sonnensystem hat acht Planeten, die um die Sonne kreisen.