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B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

Naturkatastrophe
Meaning
a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life
Example
The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.
Die Küstenstadt wurde durch eine Naturkatastrophe verwüstet.
B1 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

Verbesserungen
Meaning
The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.
Example
Continuous improvements increase productivity.
Kontinuierliche Verbesserungen steigern die Produktivität.
B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

hoffentlich
Meaning
in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism
Example
Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.
Hoffentlich wird das Wetter morgen schön sein.
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 noun ɪmˈplɔɪmənt

employment

Beschäftigung
Meaning
The condition of having paid work; the action of giving work to someone.
Example
Employment was limited to Urdu speakers.
Die Beschäftigung war auf Urdu-Sprecher beschränkt.
B1 noun /piː/

Pea

erbse
Meaning
a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable
Example
The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner.
Die Kinder genossen es, süße Erbsen zum Abendessen zu essen.
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

Leute
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
Landbewohner führen oft ein einfaches Leben.
B1 noun /tʃiːf/

chief

Chef
Meaning
a leader or person in charge of a group or organization
Example
The chief of the village made an important decision.
Der Chef des Dorfes traf eine wichtige Entscheidung.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

Glück
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /ˈɡæl.ər.i/

Gallery

galerie
Meaning
a room or building for the display or sale of works of art; an area for spectators
Example
The art gallery featured paintings by famous local and international artists.
Die Kunstgalerie zeigte Gemälde von berühmten lokalen und internationalen Künstlern.
B1 verb /tɔs/

toss

leicht werfen
Meaning
To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.
Example
He tossed the keys onto the table.
Er warf die Schlüssel auf den Tisch.
B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

lösungen
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
Biotechnologie bietet Lösungen für Umweltprobleme.
B1 adjective /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

acceptable

akzeptabel
Meaning
able to be agreed upon; satisfactory or suitable
Example
Your proposal is acceptable to the committee.
Ihr Vorschlag ist für das Komitee akzeptabel.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

Diamant
Meaning
a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut
Example
She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
Sie trug einen Diamantring an ihrem Finger.
B1 verb /ʃuːt/

shoot

schießen / ein Foto machen
Meaning
to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film
Example
He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.
Er hat gelernt, wie man mit einem Bogen und Pfeil schießt.
B1 noun /ˈæŋkəl/

ankle

knöchel
Meaning
the joint connecting the foot with the leg
Example
He twisted his ankle while playing football.
Er verdrehte sich den Knöchel, während er Fußball spielte.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪər.mən/

Fireman

Feuerwehrmann
Meaning
a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people
Example
The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building.
Der tapfere Feuerwehrmann rettete die Familie aus dem brennenden Gebäude.
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 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

mit Schere schneiden
Meaning
to cut with or as if with scissors
Example
The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.
Der Schneider hat den Stoff ordentlich geschnitten.
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 adverb /ˈfɔːtʃənətli/

fortunately

zum Glück
Meaning
by good luck; luckily
Example
Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.
Zum Glück wurde niemand bei dem Unfall verletzt.
B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

Schlamm
Meaning
soft, wet earth or soil
Example
The children were playing in the mud after the rain.
Die Kinder spielten im Schlamm nach dem Regen.
B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

mit Segeln fahren
Meaning
to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
Example
They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.
Sie segelten im letzten Sommer über den Atlantischen Ozean.
B1 noun /tʃɪn/

Chin

Kinn
Meaning
the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw
Example
He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.
Er streichelte seinen Bart nachdenklich, indem er seine Hand auf sein Kinn legte.
B1 adjective /ʃɛrd/

shared

geteilt
Meaning
used, done, or experienced by two or more people together
Example
They live in a shared apartment near the university.
Sie wohnen in einer gemeinsamen Wohnung in der Nähe der Universität.
B1 adjective /aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal

ideal
Meaning
the best possible; perfect for a situation
Example
This place is ideal for a picnic.
Dieser Ort ist ideal für ein Picknick.
B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

Physik
Meaning
the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them
Example
She decided to major in physics at the university.
Sie entschied sich, an der Universität Physik zu studieren.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

Baking Powder

Backpulver
Meaning
a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods
Example
The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder.
Das Rezept erfordert zwei Teelöffel Backpulver.
B1 adjective /ˈsɪvəl/

civil

zivil
Meaning
Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.
Example
They settled the matter through civil discussion.
Sie haben die Angelegenheit durch eine zivile Diskussion geklärt.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

Unexpected

unerwartet; überraschend
Meaning
not expected or anticipated; surprising
Example
The unexpected news left everyone speechless.
Die unerwarteten Nachrichten ließen alle sprachlos zurück.
B1 verb /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

determine

bestimmen
Meaning
to decide; to find out exactly
Example
We must determine the cause of the problem.
Wir müssen die Ursache des Problems bestimmen.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊli/

Holy

heilig; Gott oder religiösen Zwecken geweiht; moralisch und spirituell ausgezeichnet
Meaning
sacred; dedicated to God or religious purposes; morally and spiritually excellent
Example
The holy shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.
Der heilige Schrein zieht jedes Jahr Tausende von Pilgern an.
B1 adjective ˈkruː.ʃəl

crucial

entscheidend
Meaning
Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
Example
Fault-tolerance is crucial for reliability.
Fehlertoleranz ist entscheidend für Zuverlässigkeit.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛrəbli/

terribly

schrecklich
Meaning
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
Example
He felt terribly sad after hearing the news.
Er fühlte sich schrecklich traurig, nachdem er die Nachricht gehört hatte.
B1 noun əˈses.mənt

assessment

Bewertung
Meaning
The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.
Example
The assessment process ensures fairness.
Der Bewertungsprozess stellt Fairness sicher.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

unfähig
Meaning
lacking the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
He was unable to attend the meeting.
Er war nicht in der Lage, an dem Treffen teilzunehmen.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

flaches, dünnes und rundes Objekt
Meaning
a flat, thin, round object or surface
Example
He inserted the music disc into the player.
Er hat die Musik-CD in den Player eingelegt.
B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

reagieren
Meaning
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
Example
She reacted angrily when she heard the news.
Sie reagierte wütend, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
B1 noun /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Existence

Existenz
Meaning
the fact or state of living or having objective reality; being alive
Example
Scientists are searching for evidence of life's existence on other planets.
Wissenschaftler suchen nach Beweisen für die Existenz von Leben auf anderen Planeten.
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 /ˈær.əb/

arab

Araber
Meaning
a person belonging to the Semitic people of the Middle East and North Africa
Example
He is an Arab living in Dubai.
Er ist ein Araber, der in Dubai lebt.
B1 abbreviation /ˌaɪˈiː/

ie

d.h.
Meaning
That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.
Example
Many amphibians, i.e., frogs and salamanders, can live both in water and on land.
Viele Amphibien, d.h. Frösche und Salamander, können sowohl im Wasser als auch an Land leben.
B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

eine Person, die als heilig oder tugendhaft anerkannt wird; eine sehr freundliche oder geduldige Person
Meaning
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
Example
Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
Mutter Teresa wurde von der katholischen Kirche heiliggesprochen.
B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

Einrichtungen
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
Facilities improve industrial productivity.
Einrichtungen verbessern die industrielle Produktivität.
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 /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

Kapitel
Meaning
A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
Example
I just finished the first chapter of the novel.
Ich habe gerade das erste Kapitel des Romans beendet.
B1 noun /ˈmɪnɪstər/

minister

Minister
Meaning
a head of a government department; a person who leads a church
Example
The finance minister announced new tax policies.
Der Finanzminister kündigte neue Steuerpolitiken an.
B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

language apps

Sprach-Apps
Meaning
Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.
Example
Language apps make learning easier.
Sprach-Apps machen das Lernen einfacher.
B1 noun /tʃɑːrm/

Charm

Charme; Zauber; Freundlichkeit
Meaning
the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; a magical spell or talisman
Example
Her natural charm and wit made her popular at social gatherings.
Ihr natürlicher Charme und Witz machten sie bei gesellschaftlichen Zusammenkünften beliebt.
B1 noun, verb /ˈɛksˌreɪ/

x-ray

Röntgen; Röntgenbild
Meaning
a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays
Example
The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone.
Der Arzt machte ein Röntgenbild.
B1 adjective /ˈhæn.səm/

handsome

Glück
Meaning
attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.
Example
He looked very handsome in his new suit.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

Genesung
Meaning
the process of recovering or returning to a normal state
Example
The patient is in recovery after the surgery.
Der Patient ist nach der Operation in der Genesung.
B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

speziell
Meaning
for a particular purpose; especially; specifically
Example
This gift was specially made for you.
Dieses Geschenk wurde speziell für dich gemacht.
B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

Messung
Meaning
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
Example
The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.
Der Schneider nahm meine Taillenmessung, bevor er den Anzug nähte.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

expandieren
Meaning
To increase in size, number, or importance.
Example
The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Aktivitäten auf neue Märkte auszudehnen.
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 adjective ʌnˈplænd

unplanned

ungeplant
Meaning
Not planned or arranged in advance; happening spontaneously without preparation.
Example
Unplanned urbanization contributes to environmental issues.
Ungeplante Urbanisierung trägt zu Umweltproblemen bei.
B1 noun /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/

attitude

Meaning
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, often reflected in behavior.
Example
Her positive attitude helped her overcome many challenges.
B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

Curry
Meaning
a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices
Example
I love spicy chicken curry with rice.
Ich liebe scharfes Hühnchen-Curry mit Reis.
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 adverb /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

schrecklich
Meaning
in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant
Example
I am awfully glad to see you again.
Ich freue mich schrecklich, dich wiederzusehen.
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

Schnur
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
Sie band das Paket mit einer Schnur.
B1 adjective /ˈɛd.jʊ.keɪ.tɪd/

educated

gebildet
Meaning
Having received a good level of formal schooling or training; knowledgeable
Example
She is an educated woman who values lifelong learning.
Sie ist eine gebildete Frau, die lebenslanges Lernen schätzt.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

abgelegen
Meaning
Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
Example
They stayed in a remote village during their trip.
Sie blieben in einem abgelegenen Dorf während ihrer Reise.
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɔː.məs/

Enormous

enorm; riesig; kolossal
Meaning
very large in size, quantity, or extent; huge
Example
The elephant was enormous and weighed several tons.
Der Elefant war enorm und wog mehrere Tonnen.
B1 noun /ˈrʌnər/

runner

Glück
Meaning
a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise
Example
The runner crossed the finish line with a big smile.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun riˈæləti

reality

Realität
Meaning
The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea.
Example
The reality of the situation was evident.
Die Realität der Situation war offensichtlich.
B1 adverb /ɪnˈtaɪərli/

Entirely

vollständig; vollständig
Meaning
completely; wholly; fully
Example
The building was entirely destroyed in the fire.
Das Gebäude wurde im Feuer vollständig zerstört.
B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

document

Dokument
Meaning
Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.
Example
She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.
Sie hat alle Ausgaben der Reise sorgfältig dokumentiert.
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

schwan
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
Der elegante Schwan glitt lautlos über das Wasser.
B1 noun /rɪˈfjuːz/

Refuse

Abfall; Ablehnung
Meaning
waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something
Example
Please put the refuse in the designated bins.
Bitte werfen Sie den Abfall in die vorgesehenen Behälter.
B1 verb /briːð/

breathe

atmen
Meaning
To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
Example
It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.
Es war schwer zu atmen in dem verrauchten Raum.
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 verb /kwoʊt/

quote

zitieren
Meaning
to repeat someone else's words; to give a price or estimate
Example
The teacher asked students to quote the famous author in their essays.
Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, den berühmten Autor in ihren Aufsätzen zu zitieren.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspres treɪn/

Express Train

Expresszug
Meaning
a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops
Example
The express train reached the destination in half the usual time.
Der Expresszug erreichte das Ziel in der halben gewohnten Zeit.
B1 noun prəˈsiː.dʒər

procedure

Verfahren
Meaning
An established or official way of doing something.
Example
Follow the procedure for accuracy.
Folgen Sie dem Verfahren für Genauigkeit.
B1 noun /per/

Pear

Birne
Meaning
a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top
Example
She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.
Sie genoss eine frische Birne aus dem Obstgarten.
B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

geist; seele; begeisterung; mut
Meaning
the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something
Example
The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.
Das Team zeigte großen Geist trotz der Niederlage.
B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

Gans
Meaning
large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet
Example
The goose swam gracefully across the pond.
Die Gans schwamm anmutig über den Teich.
B1 noun /tæŋk/

Tank

Panzer
Meaning
a heavily armored fighting vehicle moving on a continuous track
Example
The tank rolled through the battlefield with powerful armor.
Der Panzer rollte mit mächtiger Rüstung über das Schlachtfeld.
B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

schreien
Meaning
to say something very loudly
Example
He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.
Er schrie so laut er konnte, um ihre Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
B1 verb /ˈθretən/

threaten

drohen
Meaning
to express an intention to harm or punish someone; to be likely to cause harm
Example
The storm clouds threaten to bring heavy rain tonight.
Die Sturmwolken drohen, heute Nacht starken Regen zu bringen.
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 ˈfæmɪli triː

Family Tree

Stammbaum
Meaning
A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.
Example
Creating a family tree helps understand family history.
Einen Stammbaum zu erstellen hilft, die Familiengeschichte zu verstehen.
B1 noun ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal
Meaning
A famous mausoleum in India, considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built and a symbol of love.
Example
The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built.
Das Taj Mahal gilt als eines der schönsten jemals erbauten Bauwerke.
B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

ordentlich; sauber
Meaning
in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely
Example
She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.
Sie arrangierte die Bücher ordentlich im Regal.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

Abfall; unnütze Dinge; Unsinn
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things
Example
Please throw the rubbish in the bin.
Bitte werfen Sie den Abfall in den Mülleimer.
B1 verb /rɪˈleɪt/

relate

berichten
Meaning
to connect or show a link between; to tell a story
Example
She relates her experience to the audience.
Sie berichtet ihre Erfahrung dem Publikum.
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 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 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərd/

Retired

pensioniert
Meaning
having left one's job and ceased to work; withdrawn from activity
Example
My retired grandfather enjoys gardening in his free time.
Mein pensionierter Großvater genießt es, in seiner Freizeit zu gärtnern.
B1 noun /ˈjuːnjən/

Union

Vereinigung
Meaning
the action of joining or combining; a political unit formed from separate states
Example
The union of the two companies created a powerful corporation.
Die Union der beiden Unternehmen schuf ein mächtiges Unternehmen.
B1 noun riˈækʃən

reaction

Reaktion
Meaning
An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.
Example
The arrests triggered a reaction.
Die Verhaftungen lösten eine Reaktion aus.
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, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

Verhalten / durchführen
Meaning
to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior
Example
The teacher conducted the exam fairly.
Der Lehrer leitete die Prüfung fair.
B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/

Thankful

dankbar
Meaning
pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative
Example
I am thankful for all your help and support.
Ich bin dankbar für deine Hilfe und Unterstützung.
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 /ˈbaɪbəl/

bible

bibel
Meaning
the Christian scriptures consisting of the Old and New Testaments; also used for any authoritative book
Example
She reads the Bible every morning.
Sie liest die Bibel jeden Morgen.
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 noun /paɪl/

pile

Haufen
Meaning
a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap
Example
He placed the books in a pile on the table.
Er legte die Bücher in einen Haufen auf dem Tisch.
B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

Niederlage
Meaning
to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition
Example
The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
Die Armee konnte die feindlichen Truppen besiegen.
B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

apotheke
Meaning
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
Example
I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.
Ich ging in die Apotheke, um Antibiotika zu kaufen.
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 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

automatisch
Meaning
without human control or intervention; done by itself
Example
The door closes automatically after you enter.
Die Tür schließt sich automatisch, nachdem du eingetreten bist.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

Format

Format
Meaning
the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document
Example
Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.
Bitte reichen Sie Ihren Bericht bis zum Ende der Woche im PDF-Format ein.
B1 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

empfang; begrüßung; veranstaltung;
Meaning
the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone
Example
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
Die Hochzeitsfeier fand in einem schönen Hotel statt.
B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

wiederholt; immer wieder
Meaning
again and again; many times over
Example
He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.
Er bat wiederholt um Hilfe bei seiner Hausaufgabe.
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 /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

Flur
Meaning
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
Example
The kids left their shoes in the hallway.
Die Kinder haben ihre Schuhe im Flur gelassen.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪnər/

trainer

Trainer
Meaning
a person who teaches skills or gives training
Example
The fitness trainer helped me improve my posture.
Der Fitnesstrainer half mir, meine Haltung zu verbessern.
B1 verb ˈɪndɪkeɪts

indicates

zeigt an
Meaning
Point out; show; be a sign or symptom of; suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action.
Example
The rising trend indicates an urgent need for action.
Der steigende Trend zeigt einen dringenden Handlungsbedarf an.
B1 preposition /ˈvɜːsəs/

versus

gegen
Meaning
against (in a competition or conflict)
Example
The team is playing versus their biggest rivals.
Das Team spielt gegen seine größten Rivalen.
B1 adjective ɪkˈstriːm

extreme

extrem
Meaning
Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.
Example
Extreme weather patterns disrupt ecosystems.
Extreme Wetterbedingungen stören Ökosysteme.
B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

verlassen auf
Meaning
to depend on or trust someone or something
Example
I rely on my friends for support.
Ich verlasse mich auf meine Freunde für Unterstützung.
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 /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

Einfluss; Macht
Meaning
the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something
Example
The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.
Der positive Einfluss des Lehrers half dem Schüler, seine Lernschwierigkeiten zu überwinden.
B1 noun /tiːn/

teen

Teenager
Meaning
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
Example
He's a teenager who loves sports.
Er ist ein Teenager, der Sport liebt.
B1 noun /ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/

Quantity

Menge; Anzahl; Volumen
Meaning
an amount or number of something; the measurable property of something
Example
The quantity of water in the bottle is sufficient for the trip.
Die Menge Wasser in der Flasche reicht für die Reise.
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 adverb /ˈbraɪtli/

brightly

hell
Meaning
in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner
Example
The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.
Die Sterne leuchteten hell am klaren Nachthimmel.
B1 adjective ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt

efficient

effizient
Meaning
Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.
Example
Efficient farming methods improve yields.
Effiziente landwirtschaftliche Methoden steigern den Ertrag.