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B1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ/

Narrow

schmal; eng; begrenzt
Meaning
having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted
Example
The narrow street was barely wide enough for two cars.
Die schmale Straße war kaum breit genug für zwei Autos.
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/

examine

Glück
Meaning
to look at something carefully in order to understand it
Example
The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 adjective /luːs/

loose

locker
Meaning
not firmly or tightly fixed in place
Example
The screw is loose and needs tightening.
Die Schraube ist locker und muss angezogen werden.
B1 noun ˈkeɪ.bəl

cable

Kabel
Meaning
A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.
Example
The cable connects countries across continents.
Das Kabel verbindet Länder über Kontinente hinweg.
B1 noun /bʊʃ/

bush

Busch
Meaning
a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub
Example
A rabbit was hiding under the bush.
Ein Kaninchen versteckte sich unter dem Busch.
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 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

was jemand verdient, besonders Strafe oder Belohnung
Meaning
what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward
Example
He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.
Er hat schließlich seine verdiente Strafe für das Schummeln in der Prüfung bekommen.
B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

begeistert
Meaning
feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness
Example
She was delighted with the surprise gift.
Sie war begeistert von dem Überraschungsgeschenk.
B1 adjective /əˈlaɪk/

Alike

ähnlich; auf die gleiche Weise
Meaning
similar in appearance or nature; in the same way
Example
The two sisters look very much alike.
Die beiden Schwestern sehen sich sehr ähnlich.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.stəns/

Substance

Substanz
Meaning
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content
Example
The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.
Der Wissenschaftler analysierte die unbekannte Substanz im Labor.
B1 noun /bʌɡ/

Bug

Insekt
Meaning
a small insect; a defect in a computer program
Example
I found a bug crawling on my bed sheets.
Ich fand ein Insekt, das sich auf meinen Bettlaken krabbelte.
B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

Raucher
Meaning
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
Example
He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
Er ist ein starker Raucher und versucht jedes Jahr aufzuhören.
B1 verb /ˈfɛri/

ferry

mit der Fähre transportieren
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
Das Boot transportierte die Passagiere über den Fluss.
B1 noun /ˈkɪləɡræm/

kilogram

Kilogramm
Meaning
the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams
Example
The bag of rice weighs five kilograms.
Der Reissack wiegt fünf Kilogramm.
B1 noun /kluː/

clue

Hinweis
Meaning
a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle
Example
The detective found a clue near the window.
Der Detektiv fand einen Hinweis in der Nähe des Fensters.
B1 verb /ʃɪft/

shift

verschieben
Meaning
To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.
Example
She had to shift her focus to the new project.
Sie musste ihren Fokus auf das neue Projekt verschieben.
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 noun /rɪˈsɔːrs/

resource

Ressource
Meaning
A supply of materials, money, or assets that can be used when needed.
Example
Water is a vital natural resource.
Wasser ist eine wichtige natürliche Ressource.
B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

Humor
Meaning
The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
Example
His sense of humor always lightens the mood.
Sein Sinn für Humor erhellt die Stimmung immer.
B1 noun trend

trend

Trend
Meaning
A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.
Example
The current trend of deforestation is alarming.
Der aktuelle Trend der Abholzung ist alarmierend.
B1 adjective /ˈteknɪkəl/

Technical

technisch; spezialisiert;
Meaning
relating to or involving special skills or knowledge; requiring specialized training
Example
The manual contains technical instructions for operating the machine.
Das Handbuch enthält technische Anweisungen zur Bedienung der Maschine.
B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

Systeme
Meaning
A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
Example
Effective systems improve productivity.
Effektive Systeme verbessern die Produktivität.
B1 noun /tæks/

tax

Steuer
Meaning
a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales
Example
The government increased the tax rate on luxury goods.
Die Regierung hat den Steuersatz auf Luxusgüter erhöht.
B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

fortfahren
Meaning
to continue with a course of action; to move forward
Example
Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.
Lassen Sie uns mit der Besprechung wie geplant fortfahren.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/

timing

Zeitpunkt
Meaning
the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done
Example
Good timing is essential in business negotiations.
Gutes Timing ist in Geschäftsgesprächen entscheidend.
B1 noun /səˈdʒes.tʃən/

Suggestion

Vorschlag; Empfehlung
Meaning
an idea or plan put forward for consideration; advice or recommendation
Example
Do you have any suggestions for improving our team's productivity?
Haben Sie Vorschläge zur Verbesserung der Produktivität unseres Teams?
B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

zweitens
Meaning
Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.
Example
Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.
Zuerst brauchen wir Finanzierung; zweitens brauchen wir ein starkes Team.
B1 verb /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/

concentrate

konzentrieren
Meaning
to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.
Sie versuchte, sich trotz des Lärms auf ihr Studium zu konzentrieren.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

Kontrast; Unterschied; Vergleich
Meaning
the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences
Example
The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.
Der Kontrast zwischen dem Stadtleben und dem ländlichen Leben ist ziemlich bemerkenswert.
B1 adverb /əˈkeɪʒənəli/

Occasionally

gelegentlich; von Zeit zu Zeit;
Meaning
sometimes; from time to time; not regularly
Example
I occasionally visit my grandmother on weekends.
Ich besuche meine Großmutter gelegentlich am Wochenende.
B1 verb /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

calculate

berechnen
Meaning
to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate
Example
I need to calculate the total cost.
Ich muss die Gesamtkosten berechnen.
B1 noun /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/

presentation

Präsentation
Meaning
The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.
Example
The presentation of the new product was well received.
Die Präsentation des neuen Produkts wurde gut aufgenommen.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/

vitamin

Vitamin
Meaning
a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins.
Obst und Gemüse sind reich an Vitaminen.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

verpflichtungen
Meaning
Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.
Example
Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.
Globale Verpflichtungen für erneuerbare Energien nehmen zu.
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 /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

Matrose
Meaning
a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy
Example
The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.
Der erfahrene Matrose navigierte das Schiff durch den Sturm.
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 /ˈkætl/

cattle

Glück
Meaning
large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides
Example
The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

zuhörer
Meaning
a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.
Example
She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.
Sie ist eine gute Zuhörerin, die immer die Probleme der anderen versteht.
B1 noun /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/

consequences

Folgen
Meaning
Results or effects of an action or condition.
Example
The consequences of ignoring safety protocols can be severe.
Die Folgen der Missachtung von Sicherheitsprotokollen können schwerwiegende sein.
B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

währung
Meaning
A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.
Example
Dual currency systems were proposed.
Dual-Währungssysteme wurden vorgeschlagen.
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 /ˈʌpər/

upper

oberen
Meaning
higher in position or rank
Example
The upper floor of the building is under renovation.
Der obere Stock des Gebäudes wird renoviert.
B1 verb /ɪmˈprɛs/

impress

beeindrucken
Meaning
to cause someone to feel admiration or respect
Example
Her speech managed to impress the audience.
Ihre Rede hat das Publikum beeindruckt.
B1 verb /tɛnd/

tend

neigen/aufpassen
Meaning
To regularly behave in a particular way or to take care of something.
Example
She tends to wake up early in the morning.
Sie neigt dazu, früh am Morgen aufzuwachen.
B1 noun /kənˈsʌltənt/

consultant

Berater
Meaning
A professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.
Example
The company hired a consultant to improve its marketing strategy.
Das Unternehmen hat einen Berater eingestellt, um seine Marketingstrategie zu verbessern.
B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

kommerziell
Meaning
Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.
Example
Commercial hubs attract investments.
Kommerzielle Zentren ziehen Investitionen an.
B1 adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Ambitious

ehrgeizig
Meaning
having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring
Example
She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.
Sie ist ehrgeizig und arbeitet hart, um ihre Ziele zu erreichen.
B1 noun /edʒ/

Edge

Kante; schneidender Rand
Meaning
the outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side of a blade
Example
Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the knife.
Sei vorsichtig, dass du dich nicht an der scharfen Kante des Messers schneidest.
B1 verb /ˈkæri aʊt/

carry out

durchführen
Meaning
to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan
Example
The team carries out the project successfully.
Das Team führt das Projekt erfolgreich durch.
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 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

Bonus
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
Sie erhielt einen Weihnachtsbonus für ihre hervorragende Arbeitsleistung.
B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

großartig
Meaning
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
Example
The concert last night was absolutely terrific.
Das Konzert gestern Abend war absolut großartig.
B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

Ausgaben
Meaning
the act of paying money for goods or services
Example
Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.
Ihre Ausgaben für Kleidung waren höher als erwartet.
B1 noun /ˈɡrændsʌn/

grandson

Enkel
Meaning
the son of one's son or daughter
Example
His grandson visits him every weekend.
Sein Enkel besucht ihn jedes Wochenende.
B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

fördern
Meaning
to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position
Example
The company promotes environmental awareness.
Das Unternehmen fördert das Umweltbewusstsein.
B1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

understandable

verständlich
Meaning
Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.
Example
Her reaction was understandable given the situation.
Ihre Reaktion war verständlich angesichts der Situation.
B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

Beteiligung
Meaning
the action of taking part in something
Example
Her participation in the competition was commendable.
Ihre Beteiligung am Wettbewerb war lobenswert.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspens/

Expense

Ausgabe; Kosten;
Meaning
the cost required for something; money spent on something
Example
The travel expense for the business trip was covered by the company.
Die Reisekosten für die Geschäftsreise wurden vom Unternehmen übernommen.
B1 noun /dʒʌɡ/

Jug

Krug
Meaning
a large container for liquids, with a narrow mouth and a handle
Example
She poured fresh orange juice from the glass jug into her cup.
Sie goss frischen Orangensaft aus dem Glaskrug in ihre Tasse.
B1 verb /ˈreskjuː/

rescue

retten
Meaning
to save someone or something from danger or harm
Example
The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.
Die Feuerwehrleute haben die Katze vom Baum gerettet.
B1 noun /kɪˈlɒmɪtər/ or /ˈkɪləˌmiːtər/

kilometer

Kilometer
Meaning
a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters
Example
The village is about five kilometers away from the town.
Das Dorf ist etwa fünf Kilometer von der Stadt entfernt.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌm.pər/

Jumper

Pullover;
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps
Example
She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening.
Sie trug einen warmen Wollpullover an dem kalten Winterabend.
B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

gebackenes fleisch
Meaning
meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat
Example
The baked meat was tender and flavorful.
Das gebackene Fleisch war zart und geschmackvoll.
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

dringend
Meaning
requiring immediate action or attention; pressing
Example
The patient needs urgent medical attention.
Der Patient benötigt dringend medizinische Aufmerksamkeit.
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 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 rɪˈdʌk.ʃən

reduction

Reduktion
Meaning
The action or fact of making a specified thing smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Greenhouse gas reduction is a primary global goal.
Die Reduktion von Treibhausgasen ist ein wichtiges globales Ziel.
B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

laut
Meaning
in a voice that can be heard; not silently
Example
Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.
Bitte lesen Sie die Anweisungen laut vor, damit jeder hören kann.
B1 adjective /ˈflek.sə.bəl/

Flexible

flexibel; leicht anpassbar
Meaning
able to bend easily; adaptable to change; not rigid
Example
She has a flexible work schedule that allows her to work from home.
Sie hat einen flexiblen Arbeitszeitplan, der es ihr ermöglicht, von zu Hause aus zu arbeiten.
B1 noun /ˈkæmpəs/

campus

Campus
Meaning
The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.
Example
The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester.
Der Universitätscampus ist während des Herbstsemesters voller Studenten.
B1 noun /prəˈduː.sər/

Producer

Produzent
Meaning
a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods
Example
The film producer invested millions in the new movie project.
Der Filmproduzent investierte Millionen in das neue Filmprojekt.
B1 verb /əˈsɪst/

assist

helfen
Meaning
to help or support someone in doing something
Example
The nurse will assist the doctor during the surgery.
Die Krankenschwester wird dem Arzt während der Operation assistieren.
B1 adjective /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl/

environmental

umweltbezogen
Meaning
relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition
Example
The company adopted new policies to reduce environmental damage.
Das Unternehmen hat neue Richtlinien verabschiedet, um Umweltschäden zu reduzieren.
B1 adjective /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic

athletisch, kräftig
Meaning
physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports
Example
She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.
Sie hat einen athletischen Körper, weil sie regelmäßig Sport treibt.
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 /ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/

first aid kit

Erste-Hilfe-Kasten
Meaning
A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies
Example
I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.
Ich habe immer einen Erste-Hilfe-Kasten in meinem Auto für Notfälle.
B1 noun /ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

handwriting

handschrift
Meaning
the style or manner of writing by hand.
Example
Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read.
Ihre Handschrift ist sehr ordentlich und leicht zu lesen.
B1 adverb /əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/

originally

ursprünglich
Meaning
in the beginning, at first
Example
Originally, she wanted to be a doctor.
Ursprünglich wollte sie Ärztin werden.
B1 noun ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt

judgment

Urteil, Urteilskraft, Entscheidung
Meaning
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
Example
The judge's judgment was fair and just.
Das Urteil des Richters war gerecht und fair.
B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

Abteilung
Meaning
the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
Example
The company has a separate division for research and development.
Das Unternehmen hat eine separate Abteilung für Forschung und Entwicklung.
B1 noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/

Explanation

Erklärung; Klarstellung;
Meaning
a statement or account that makes something clear; clarification of meaning
Example
The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the complex mathematical concept.
Der Lehrer gab eine detaillierte Erklärung des komplexen mathematischen Konzepts.
B1 verb /ˈɪndʒər/

injure

verletzen
Meaning
to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
Er verletzte sein Bein beim Fußballspielen.
B1 noun /tɑːsk/

task

Aufgabe
Meaning
a piece of work or duty to be done
Example
He completed the task before the deadline.
Er hat die Aufgabe vor der Frist erledigt.
B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

Vorschlag
Meaning
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
Der Vorschlag wurde nicht akzeptiert.
B1 noun /ˈhev.ən/

Heaven

Himmel
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God and the angels; a place of eternal happiness
Example
Many people believe that good souls go to heaven after they pass away from this world.
Viele Menschen glauben, dass gute Seelen nach dem Tod in den Himmel gehen.
B1 noun /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/

Enthusiasm

Begeisterung; Enthusiasmus; Eifer
Meaning
intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
Example
Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.
Ihre Begeisterung für das Projekt inspirierte das gesamte Team.
B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Harmful

schädlich
Meaning
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
Example
Smoking is harmful to your health.
Rauchen ist schädlich für Ihre Gesundheit.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

Diener
Meaning
a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household
Example
The servant opened the door for the guests.
Der Diener öffnete die Tür für die Gäste.
B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

Architekt
Meaning
a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
Example
The architect designed a modern office building.
Der Architekt entwarf ein modernes Bürogebäude.
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 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 /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

Gesundheitsversorgung
Meaning
the organized provision of medical care to people
Example
The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.
Das Land investierte massiv in die Gesundheitsversorgung, um die öffentliche Gesundheit zu verbessern.
B1 adjective /brɔːd/

Broad

breit; weit; ein großes Gebiet abdeckend
Meaning
wide; extensive; covering a large area
Example
The river is very broad at this point.
Der Fluss ist an dieser Stelle sehr breit.
B1 adjective /ˈtwɛntiəθ/

twentieth

zwanzigste
Meaning
coming after the nineteenth in order; being one of twenty equal parts.
Example
She was born on the twentieth of April.
Sie wurde am zwanzigsten April geboren.
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 noun zəʊn

zone

Zone
Meaning
An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.
Example
Industrial zones attract investments.
Industrielle Zonen ziehen Investitionen an.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfl/

Unsuccessful

gescheitert; erfolglos;
Meaning
not achieving desired aims or results; failing to accomplish a purpose
Example
His unsuccessful attempt to climb the mountain left him disappointed.
Sein gescheiterter Versuch, den Berg zu erklimmen, ließ ihn enttäuscht zurück.
B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

Investition
Meaning
The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.
Example
Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.
Investitionen in Abfallmanagementinfrastruktur sind unerlässlich.
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 taɪm ˈmænɪdʒmənt

time management

Zeitmanagement
Meaning
The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities
Example
Time management is crucial for success.
Zeitmanagement ist entscheidend für den Erfolg.
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 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

konkurrieren
Meaning
to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity
Example
Several companies compete for dominance in the market.
Mehrere Unternehmen konkurrieren um Dominanz auf dem Markt.
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 /leɪn/

lane

weg
Meaning
a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic
Example
They walked down a quiet country lane.
Sie gingen einen ruhigen Landweg entlang.
B1 verb /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

interrupt

unterbrechen
Meaning
to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly saying or doing something
Example
She tried not to interrupt while he was speaking.
Sie versuchte nicht zu unterbrechen, während er sprach.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

Kontinent
Meaning
one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
Example
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
Asien ist der größte Kontinent der Welt.
B1 noun ˈdʒʌstɪs

justice

Gerechtigkeit
Meaning
Just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable.
Example
Justice is sought by the oppressed characters in the story.
Die Gerechtigkeit wird von den unterdrückten Charakteren in der Geschichte gesucht.
B1 verb /rɪˈviːl/

reveal

aufdecken
Meaning
to make known or show something that was hidden
Example
The investigation revealed the truth.
Die Untersuchung enthüllte die Wahrheit.
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

Medium
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
Fernsehen ist ein mächtiges Medium zur Verbreitung von Informationen.
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 /ˈdɛv.əl/

devil

Teufel
Meaning
An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.
Example
The story warned children about making deals with the devil.
Die Geschichte warnte die Kinder davor, mit dem Teufel Geschäfte zu machen.
B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

Neugier; ungewöhnlicher oder interessanter Gegenstand oder Fakt
Meaning
a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact
Example
Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.
Ihre Neugier über verschiedene Kulturen führte sie dazu, um die Welt zu reisen.
B1 noun ɔːˈθɒrəti

authority

Autorität
Meaning
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.
Example
Regional authority was emphasized.
Die regionale Autorität wurde betont.
B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

Therapie
Meaning
Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.
Example
Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.
Gentherapie bietet Hoffnung für genetische Störungen.
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 verb /dɪp/

dip

eintauchen
Meaning
to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again
Example
She dipped her bread into the soup.
Sie tauchte ihr Brot in die Suppe.
B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

Mast
Meaning
a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material
Example
They placed the flag on top of the pole.
Sie haben die Fahne oben auf dem Mast gesetzt.
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɒnɪtər/

monitor

Monitor, überwachen
Meaning
to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information
Example
The teacher monitors the students during the exam.
Der Lehrer überwacht die Schüler während der Prüfung.
B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

Schale
Meaning
hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun
Example
The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.
Die Artillerie feuerte eine Granate auf die feindliche Position.
B1 verb /daɪv/

dive

tauchen
Meaning
to plunge headfirst into water or another substance
Example
He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day.
Er beschloss, an einem heißen Tag in den Pool zu tauchen.