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.

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 /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 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

Idol; bewunderte Person

Meaning

an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired

Example

The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.

Die Sängerin wurde nach dem Erscheinen ihres Hit-Songs ein Teenager-Idol, das weltweit die Charts anführte.

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

schließen

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

Unannehmlichkeit

Meaning

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

Example

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.

Wir entschuldigen uns für jede durch die Verzögerung verursachte Unannehmlichkeit.

B2 verb /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 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

vorstellbar

Meaning

Capable of being imagined or conceived.

Example

They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.

Sie boten auf dem Festival jede erdenkliche Art von Essen an.

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 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

Indikation; Zeichen

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

B2 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 /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

insight

Einsicht

Meaning

The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.

Example

Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist.

Ihre Einsicht in menschliches Verhalten machte sie zu einer erfolgreichen Psychologin.

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 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 /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 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 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 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

ärgern

Meaning

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

Example

Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.

Wenn du deine Augen reibst, kann es sie reizen.

B2 noun /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 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 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

infizieren

Meaning

To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.

Example

The virus can infect healthy people quickly.

Das Virus kann gesunde Menschen schnell infizieren.

B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

einführend

Meaning

Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.

Example

The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.

Der Professor hielt einen einführenden Vortrag über Wirtschaft.

B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

zufügen

Meaning

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

Example

The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.

Der Sturm fügte der Stadt erheblichen Schaden zu.

B2 verb 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 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

inkorporieren

Meaning

to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation

Example

The new design incorporates advanced technology.

Das neue Design inkorporiert fortschrittliche Technologie.

B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

unangemessen; inkorrekt; ungeeignet

Meaning

inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable

Example

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

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

B2 adjective /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 ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

Intellektuelle

Meaning

People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.

Example

Intellectuals protested against the dominance.

Die Intellektuellen protestierten gegen die Vorherrschaft.

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 adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

incapable

unfähig

Meaning

lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something

Example

He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.

Er ist unfähig, komplexe Anweisungen zu verstehen.

B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

einsetzen

Meaning

to put or place something into something else

Example

Please insert the key into the lock.

bitte stecken Sie den Schlüssel in das Schloss.

B2 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 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

Unhöflichkeit

Meaning

lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior

Example

His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.

Seine Unhöflichkeit gegenüber den Gästen schockierte alle.

B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈfɪər/

interfere

Glück

Meaning

to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct

Example

Parents should not interfere in their children’s personal choices.

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

B2 noun /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

insistence

Insistenz

Meaning

the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly

Example

At his insistence, we stayed longer.

Auf seine Insistenz hin blieben wir länger.

B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

einwandern

Meaning

to come to live permanently in a foreign country

Example

He immigrated to Canada five years ago.

Er ist vor fünf Jahren nach Kanada eingewandert.

B2 adjective /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 ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

Integration. Vereinigung.

Meaning

The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.

Example

Integration of networks will improve global communication.

Die Integration von Netzwerken wird die globale Kommunikation verbessern.

B2 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 /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

imaginär; fiktiv; nicht real

Meaning

existing only in imagination; not real; fictional

Example

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

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

B2 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.

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 /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 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

Ungeduld

Meaning

The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.

Example

His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.

Seine Ungeduld wuchs, als sich das Treffen in die Länge zog.

B2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtər/

investigator

Glück

Meaning

a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation

Example

The investigator gathered evidence from the crime scene.

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

B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈfɪərəns/

interference

Störung

Meaning

the action of interfering with something

Example

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

Das Radiosignal wurde durch Störungen von nahegelegenen Elektronikgeräten unterbrochen.

B2 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 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 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 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

unfähigkeit

Meaning

the state of being unable to do something

Example

His inability to make decisions affected his career.

Seine Unfähigkeit, Entscheidungen zu treffen, beeinträchtigte seine Karriere.

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 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 /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 /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

unbequem; störend; problematisch

Meaning

causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome

Example

The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.

Der kaputte Aufzug machte es unbequem, den obersten Stock zu erreichen.

B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

interpretieren / übersetzen

Meaning

to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally

Example

She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.

Sie musste die Rede für die ausländischen Gäste übersetzen.

B2 noun 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 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 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

Ironie

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

B2 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 /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 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 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 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 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 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 /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 adjective /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

inclusive

inklusiv

Meaning

Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any section of society or any party involved.

Example

Inclusive growth benefits all sections of society.

Inklusives Wachstum kommt allen gesellschaftlichen Bereichen zugute.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtækt/

intact

intakt

Meaning

Remaining whole, complete, and undamaged.

Example

Despite the storm, the old house remained intact.

Trotz des Sturms blieb das alte Haus intakt.

B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

Inklusion

Meaning

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

Example

Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.

Vielfalt und Inklusion sind wichtige Werte in modernen Arbeitsplätzen.

B2 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 /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

untersuchen

Meaning

to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults

Example

The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.

Der Ingenieur wird das Gebäude auf strukturelle Schäden untersuchen.

B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

ironischerweise

Meaning

in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended

Example

Ironically, the fire station burned down.

Ironischerweise brannte die Feuerwache nieder.

B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

ineffektiv

Meaning

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

Example

Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.

Auswendiglernen erweist sich oft als ineffektiv.

B2 adjective /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 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

anweisen

Meaning

to teach; to give directions

Example

The teacher instructed the students carefully.

Der Lehrer wies die Schüler sorgfältig an.

B2 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 /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 /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 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

Ungleichheit

Meaning

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

Example

The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.

Das Thema der Ungleichheit ist throughout in der Geschichte wichtig.

B2 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 /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

unregelmäßig

Meaning

not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules

Example

His attendance at work has been irregular this month.

Seine Anwesenheit bei der Arbeit war diesen Monat unregelmäßig.

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 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

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.

B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

ironisch, sarkastisch

Meaning

happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic

Example

It is ironic that the fire station burned down.

Es ist ironisch, dass die Feuerwehrstation abgebrannt ist.

B2 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 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 /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 /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

Industrielle Revolution

Meaning

The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.

Example

The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.

Die industrielle Revolution markierte einen Wandel in den Produktionsprozessen.

B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

Kreuzung

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

B2 adjective /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 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 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 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Informative

informativ

Meaning

giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive

Example

The documentary was very informative and educational.

Die Dokumentation war sehr informativ und lehrreich.

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 /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 /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 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

indikator

Meaning

A thing that indicates the state or level of something.

Example

The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.

Die Arbeitslosenquote ist ein wichtiger Indikator für die wirtschaftliche Gesundheit.

B2 verb 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 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 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

Untersuchung / Anfrage

Meaning

An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.

Example

The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.

Der Ausschuss leitete eine Untersuchung der finanziellen Unregelmäßigkeiten ein.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

eisig; extrem kalt; feindlich

Meaning

extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile

Example

The icy wind made everyone shiver.

Der eisige Wind ließ alle zittern.

B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

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.