B1 noun /lɪd/

Lid

deckel

Meaning

a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container

Example

Please put the lid back on the jar.

Bitte setzen Sie den Deckel wieder auf das Glas.

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 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intention

Absicht

Meaning

A plan, aim, or purpose behind an action.

Example

Her intention was to finish the project before the deadline.

Ihre Absicht war es, das Projekt vor der Frist abzuschließen.

B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

komplex

Meaning

Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.

Example

The relationship between poverty and education is complex.

Die Beziehung zwischen Armut und Bildung ist komplex.

B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

Strauß; Bündel; Traube

Meaning

a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together

Example

She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.

Sie pflückte einen Strauß Blumen aus dem Garten für ihre Mutter.

B1 noun /ˈlɔː.jər/

Lawyer

Rechtsanwalt

Meaning

a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor

Example

She hired a lawyer to handle her case.

Sie engagierte einen Rechtsanwalt, um ihren Fall zu bearbeiten.

B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

Stornierung

Meaning

the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something

Example

The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.

Die Fluggesellschaft meldete die Stornierung mehrerer Flüge.

B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪts/

debates

Debatten

Meaning

Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.

Example

Debates on governance lasted throughout the session.

Debatten über die Regierungsführung dauerten die gesamte Sitzung.

B1 verb /dɪˈliːt/

delete

löschen

Meaning

to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information

Example

He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer.

Er hat versehentlich alle Dateien von seinem Computer gelöscht.

B1 verb /əˈmjuːz/

amuse

unterhalten

Meaning

to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly

Example

The clown amused the children at the party.

Der Clown unterhielt die Kinder auf der Party.

B1 adjective /ˈfæʃənəbəl/

fashionable

modisch

Meaning

Following the latest styles or trends in clothing, behavior, or ideas

Example

She always wears fashionable clothes to every party.

Sie trägt auf jeder Party immer modische Kleidung.

B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

beste Anstrengung

Meaning

The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.

Example

He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.

Er gab seine beste Anstrengung, um die Aufgabe rechtzeitig zu erledigen.

B1 noun ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

ChatGPT

Ein sprachbasiertes künstliches Intelligenzmodell

Meaning

A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.

Example

ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently.

ChatGPT hilft Benutzern dabei, effizient menschenähnlichen Text zu generieren.

B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

Taille

Meaning

the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips

Example

She tied a belt around her waist.

Sie band einen Gürtel um ihre Taille.

B1 adjective, verb (past participle of wear) /wɔːrn/

worn

abgenutzt

Meaning

damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age

Example

His shoes were old and worn.

Seine Schuhe waren alt und abgenutzt.

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 noun /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

earthquake

Erdbeben

Meaning

A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.

Example

A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.

Ein starkes Erdbeben traf Japan letzte Nacht.

B1 noun /ˈtɪʃ.uː/

tissue

Taschentuch

Meaning

a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric

Example

She used a tissue to wipe her nose.

Sie benutzte ein Taschentuch, um ihre Nase abzuwischen.

B1 noun /ˈɑb.stə.kəl/

Obstacle

Hindernis

Meaning

something that blocks or makes progress difficult; a barrier

Example

Bad weather was the main obstacle to our journey.

Schlechtes Wetter war das größte Hindernis für unsere Reise.

B1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪd/

Qualified

qualifiziert; zertifiziert

Meaning

having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience for a particular job or activity; certified

Example

She is a qualified doctor with years of experience.

Sie ist eine qualifizierte Ärztin mit jahrelanger Erfahrung.

B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

umgeben

Meaning

To be all around someone or something.

Example

Mountains surround the small village.

Berge umgeben das kleine Dorf.

B1 noun /hjuːˈmænɪti/

humanity

Menschlichkeit

Meaning

the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively

Example

Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity.

Freundlichkeit ist eine der größten Ausdrucksformen der Menschlichkeit.

B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

Sweatshirt

Meaning

A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.

Example

He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.

Er trug beim Joggen im Park ein graues Sweatshirt.

B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən

protection

Schutz

Meaning

The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.

Example

The movement focused on the protection of rights.

Die Bewegung konzentrierte sich auf den Schutz der Rechte.

B1 noun /kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/

cooperation

Zusammenarbeit

Meaning

The process of working together to the same end.

Example

Cooperation ensures effective problem-solving.

Zusammenarbeit stellt eine effektive Problemlösung sicher.

B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

hingegeben

Meaning

devoted to a cause, task, or purpose

Example

She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.

Sie ist eine hingebungsvolle Lehrerin, die für ihre Schüler über sich hinausgeht.

B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.ə.lɑːɡ/

Dialogue

dialog; gespräch

Meaning

a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject

Example

The political leaders engaged in meaningful dialogue to resolve the conflict.

Die politischen führer führten einen bedeutungsvollen dialog, um den konflikt zu lösen.

B1 noun, verb /ˈfaɪ.næns/ or /fəˈnæns/

finance

Finanzen

Meaning

the management of money and investments, or to provide funds for something

Example

The company secured finance from a major bank.

Das Unternehmen hat Finanzierung von einer großen Bank erhalten.

B1 noun /ˈprɪnsɪpl/

principle

Prinzip

Meaning

A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.

Example

Honesty is a key principle of leadership.

Ehrlichkeit ist ein wesentlicher Grundsatz der Führung.

B1 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/

Likely

wahrscheinlich; mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit

Meaning

probably; having a high probability of happening or being true

Example

It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.

Es wird wahrscheinlich morgen regnen, laut der Wettervorhersage.

B1 adjective ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ

existing

bestehend

Meaning

In existence; present; current.

Example

The commission reviews existing provisions.

Die Kommission prüft bestehende Bestimmungen.

B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

Kritik

Meaning

The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something

Example

The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.

Die neue Politik hat viel Kritik von der Öffentlichkeit erhalten.

B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

Generationen

Meaning

All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.

Example

The family tree spans several generations.

Der Stammbaum erstreckt sich über mehrere Generationen.

B1 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

Abszess; Furunkel

Meaning

a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles

Example

The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.

Das schmerzhafte Furunkel an seinem Hals erforderte medizinische Behandlung.

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 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 verb /kruːz/

cruise

Glück

Meaning

to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure

Example

They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation.

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

B1 noun /θiːm/

theme

thema

Meaning

A subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation.

Example

The theme highlighted resilience and sustainability.

Das Thema hob die Resilienz und Nachhaltigkeit hervor.

B1 adjective /prɪˈsaɪs/

precise

genau

Meaning

Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.

Example

She gave precise instructions for the experiment.

Sie gab genaue Anweisungen für das Experiment.

B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

bestehen

Meaning

to demand firmly; to state persistently

Example

He insisted on paying the bill.

Er bestand darauf, die Rechnung zu bezahlen.

B1 verb /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

indicate

anzeigen

Meaning

to point out; to show or suggest; to be a sign of

Example

The red light indicates that you should stop.

Das rote Licht zeigt an, dass du anhalten solltest.

B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

Programmierung

Meaning

the process of designing and writing computer programs

Example

He has been learning programming for several months now.

Er lernt seit mehreren Monaten Programmierung.

B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

rätsel

Meaning

to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something

Example

The math problem will puzzle even the experts.

Das Mathematikproblem wird selbst die Experten verwirren.

B1 noun, verb /ɡreɪd/

grade

Note

Meaning

A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.

Example

The teacher graded all the papers by the weekend.

Der Lehrer benotete alle Arbeiten bis zum Wochenende.

B1 noun rɔː mətɪˈrɪəlz

raw materials

Rohmaterialien

Meaning

The basic material from which a product is made.

Example

The factory imports raw materials for production.

Die Fabrik importiert Rohmaterialien für die Produktion.

B1 noun /feɪθ/

Faith

Glaube; Vertrauen; religiöser Glaube;

Meaning

complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in religion

Example

She had unwavering faith in her team's ability to succeed.

Sie hatte unerschütterlichen Glauben an die Fähigkeit ihres Teams, erfolgreich zu sein.

B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

großzügig

Meaning

willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving

Example

She is very generous with her time and money.

Sie ist sehr großzügig mit ihrer Zeit und ihrem Geld.

B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

kritisieren

Meaning

to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something

Example

The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.

Der Lehrer kritisierte die schlechte Handschrift des Schülers.

B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

Krise

Meaning

A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.

Example

The financial crisis affected global markets.

Die Finanzkrise hat die globalen Märkte beeinflusst.

B1 noun /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/

Usefulness

Nützlichkeit

Meaning

the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness

Example

The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project.

Die Nützlichkeit dieses Werkzeugs wurde während des Projekts deutlich.

B1 verb /ˈwɒndər/

Wander

umherwandern

Meaning

to walk aimlessly without a fixed destination

Example

She likes to wander through the old city streets.

Sie wandert gerne durch die alten Straßen der Stadt.

B1 noun /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

Herd; Kocher

Meaning

a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks

Example

The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.

Der Reiskocher macht das Kochen viel einfacher.

B1 noun /ˈtʌnəl/

tunnel

Tunnel

Meaning

an underground passage or shaft

Example

They dug a tunnel under the river.

Sie gruben einen Tunnel unter dem Fluss.

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 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

anhalten

Meaning

Coming to a halt or pause.

Example

The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.

Das Schiff hält auf den Falklandinseln an.

B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

Handel

Meaning

the act or business of buying and selling goods or services

Example

She made a fortune through online trading.

Sie hat durch Online-Handel ein Vermögen gemacht.

B1 adjective /ɪkˈstrɔːr.dɪ.nər.i/

Extraordinary

außergewöhnlich; bemerkenswert;

Meaning

very unusual; remarkable; going beyond what is normal or expected

Example

The magician's performance was extraordinary and left everyone amazed.

Die Darbietung des Magiers war außergewöhnlich und ließ alle erstaunt zurück

B1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.ʒɪn/

Origin

ursprung

Meaning

the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived; the source

Example

Scientists are studying the origin of the universe.

Wissenschaftler untersuchen den Ursprung des Universums.

B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

romantisch

Meaning

relating to love; idealistic; dreamy

Example

They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.

Sie genossen ein romantisches Abendessen bei Kerzenlicht.

B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

fern

Meaning

far away in space or time; remote

Example

We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.

Wir konnten einen fernen Berg am Horizont sehen.

B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

assoziieren

Meaning

to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone

Example

I associate this song with summer.

Ich assoziiere dieses Lied mit dem Sommer.

B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

überraschenderweise

Meaning

in a way that causes surprise or amazement

Example

Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.

Überraschenderweise beendete sie das gesamte Projekt an nur einem Tag.

B1 noun/adjective /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/

documentary

Dokumentarfilm

Meaning

A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.

Example

We watched a documentary about climate change.

Wir haben einen Dokumentarfilm über den Klimawandel gesehen.

B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

spezifisch

Meaning

Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.

Example

Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.

Mach einen spezifischen Plan, um die Aufschieberei zu überwinden.

B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

Mehrheit

Meaning

The greater number; the larger part of something.

Example

The majority demanded their rights.

Die Mehrheit forderte ihre Rechte.

B1 noun /ˈpɜr.fjuːm/

Perfume

parfüm

Meaning

a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell

Example

She wore her favorite perfume to the party.

Sie trug ihr Lieblingsparfüm zur Party.

B1 noun ˈplænɪŋ

planning

Planung

Meaning

The process of making plans for something; the control of urban development by a local government authority.

Example

Effective planning ensures better waste management.

Eine effektive Planung gewährleistet eine bessere Abfallwirtschaft.

B1 noun dɪˈmɒk.rə.si

democracy

Demokratie

Meaning

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

Example

Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.

Demokratie gewährleistet gleiche Rechte für alle Bürger.

B1 noun ˈplæt.fɔːrmz

platforms

Plattformen, Software- oder Hardwareumgebungen

Meaning

Computing environments where software applications can be developed and run.

Example

Different platforms offer diverse digital solutions.

Verschiedene Plattformen bieten verschiedene digitale Lösungen an.

B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

signifikant

Meaning

in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect

Example

The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.

Die Wirtschaft hat sich in den letzten zehn Jahren signifikant verbessert.

B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

gewöhnlich

Meaning

usually or by most people

Example

This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.

Dieser Ausdruck wird gewöhnlich in der alltäglichen Sprache verwendet.

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

U-Bahn

Meaning

an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians

Example

I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.

Ich nehme die U-Bahn zur Arbeit jeden Morgen, weil sie schneller ist als mit dem Auto zu fahren.

B1 adjective /ˈaʊtər/

outer

äußeren

Meaning

situated on or toward the outside; external

Example

The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof.

Die äußere Schicht der Jacke ist wasserdicht.

B1 adjective /ˌen.əˈdʒet.ɪk/

Energetic

energiegeladen; aktiv; voller Energie

Meaning

having or showing great activity; vigorous; full of energy

Example

She is very energetic and loves outdoor activities.

Sie ist sehr energiegeladen und liebt Outdoor-Aktivitäten.

B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

ausgegeben, erschöpft

Meaning

Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.

Example

She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.

Sie hat ihre ganze Energie für die Prüfung aufgebraucht.

B1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərɛri/

temporary

vorübergehend

Meaning

Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

Example

She found a temporary job during the summer break.

Sie fand einen temporären Job während der Sommerferien.

B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

Banker

Meaning

a person who works in or manages a bank

Example

The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.

Der Banker genehmigte das Darlehen nach der Überprüfung der Dokumente.

B1 noun /ˈrɪðəm/

rhythm

Rhythmus

Meaning

a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound

Example

The rhythm of the music made everyone want to dance.

Der Rhythmus der Musik brachte alle zum Tanzen.

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 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 /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

Bürger

Meaning

a legally recognized subject or national of a state

Example

Every citizen has the right to vote.

Jeder Bürger hat das Recht zu wählen.

B1 noun /bend/

Bend

Biegung; Kurve

Meaning

a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river

Example

There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.

Es gibt eine scharfe Kurve im Fluss voraus.

B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

initiative

Initiative

Meaning

An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.

Example

NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon is ambitious.

Die Initiative der NASA, Menschen zum Mond zurückzubringen, ist ehrgeizig.

B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/

workshop

Werkstatt

Meaning

a room or building where people engage in work or creative activities

Example

The workshop focused on improving technical skills for young professionals.

Der Workshop konzentrierte sich auf die Verbesserung der technischen Fähigkeiten junger Fachleute.

B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

pausieren

Meaning

to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech

Example

Please pause the video while I take notes.

Bitte pausieren Sie das Video, während ich Notizen mache.

B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

Status

Meaning

the social or professional position or condition of someone or something

Example

His social status improved after the promotion.

Sein sozialer Status verbesserte sich nach der Beförderung.

B1 verb /loʊd/

load

laden

Meaning

to put goods or cargo onto a vehicle; to fill something with a heavy quantity

Example

Workers load the truck with heavy boxes.

Arbeiter laden den Lkw mit schweren Kisten.

B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

vorsichtig

Meaning

careful to avoid potential problems or dangers

Example

She was cautious about trusting strangers.

Sie war vorsichtig, als sie Fremden vertraute.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪf/

Unsafe

unsicher; gefährlich;

Meaning

involving or causing danger or risk; not protected from harm

Example

It is unsafe to walk alone in this neighborhood at night.

Es ist unsicher, nachts alleine in dieser Nachbarschaft zu gehen.

B1 noun /treɪl/

trail

Pfad

Meaning

a path or track left by something that has passed

Example

The hikers followed the trail through the forest.

Die Wanderer folgten dem Pfad durch den Wald.

B1 adjective /ˈwel.θi/

Wealthy

reich; wohlhabend; vermögend

Meaning

having a great deal of money; rich; prosperous

Example

The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity.

Der reiche Geschäftsmann spendete Millionen für wohltätige Zwecke.

B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

Glück; Schicksal; Reichtum

Meaning

chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets

Example

He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.

Er hat sein Vermögen gemacht, indem er weise in Technologieunternehmen investiert hat.

B1 noun /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

competitor

Wettbewerber

Meaning

a person, team, or company that competes with others

Example

The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.

Das Unternehmen senkte seine Preise, um seinen Hauptwettbewerber zu schlagen.

B1 verb /dɪˈnaɪ/

deny

leugnen

Meaning

to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue

Example

He denied stealing the money.

Er leugnete, das Geld gestohlen zu haben.

B1 noun raɪts

rights

rechte

Meaning

A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.

Example

The rights of people were prioritized.

Die Rechte der Menschen wurden priorisiert.

B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

Meaning

a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition

Example

She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.

B1 adjective /ɪkˈstendɪd/

extended

erweitert

Meaning

longer or larger than usual; continuing for a longer time

Example

They took an extended vacation in Europe this summer.

Sie machten diesen Sommer einen erweiterten Urlaub in Europa.

B1 noun /ˌɑk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Occupation

Beruf; Beschäftigung; Übernahme

Meaning

a job or profession; the action of taking control of a place

Example

Teaching is her chosen occupation.

Lehren ist ihr gewählter Beruf.

B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

Privatsphäre

Meaning

the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret

Example

Everyone has the right to privacy.

Jeder hat das Recht auf Privatsphäre.

B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

Kontext

Meaning

the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea

Example

To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.

Um das Zitat zu verstehen, müssen Sie den Kontext wissen, in dem es gesagt wurde.

B1 adjective /ˈprɛɡnənt/

pregnant

schwanger; bedeutend

Meaning

having a child developing in the womb; also, full of meaning or significance

Example

She announced that she was three months pregnant.

Sie kündigte an, dass sie im dritten Monat schwanger war.

B1 adjective /ˈdiː.teɪld/

detailed

detailliert

Meaning

Having many details; very thorough.

Example

The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation.

Der Bericht lieferte eine detaillierte Analyse der Situation.

B1 adjective /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved

gut erzogen

Meaning

conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners

Example

The children were well-behaved during the ceremony.

Die Kinder waren während der Zeremonie gut erzogen.

B1 noun /rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/

Retirement

Ruhestand

Meaning

the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work

Example

He is planning his retirement after 40 years of service.

Er plant seine Ruhestand nach 40 Jahren im Dienst.

B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

inländisch

Meaning

Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.

Example

Domestic investments stabilize the economy.

Inlandsinvestitionen stabilisieren die Wirtschaft.

B1 verb /θrɪl/

Thrill

begeistern

Meaning

to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased

Example

The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers.

Die Achterbahnfahrt begeistert Abenteuerlustige.

B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

Bau

Meaning

The building of something, typically a large structure.

Example

Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.

Baustaub trägt erheblich zur Umweltverschmutzung bei.

B1 adverb /ˈriː.zən.ə.bli/

Reasonably

vernünftig; in angemessenem Maße;

Meaning

in a sensible way; fairly; to a moderate degree

Example

The hotel room was reasonably priced for the location.

Das Hotelzimmer war für den Standort vernünftig bepreist.

B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

Ausgabe

Meaning

a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication

Example

The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.

Die neueste Ausgabe des Magazins wurde schnell verkauft.

B1 noun /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

composer

Komponist

Meaning

a person who writes music, especially classical music

Example

The composer is working on a new symphony.

Der Komponist arbeitet an einer neuen Sinfonie.

B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Glück

Meaning

a situation involving exposure to danger; the possibility of something bad happening

Example

Taking this investment carries a high risk of losing money.

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