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B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

marine
Meaning
relating to a country's navy or military ships
Example
The country invested heavily in naval defense.
Das Land investierte stark in die marine Verteidigung.
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

nach Norden
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
Die Vögel migrieren im Frühling nach Norden.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

nicht trivial
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
Die Lösung der Gleichung stellte sich als nicht triviale Aufgabe heraus.
B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

gemeinnützig
Meaning
an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.
Example
She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.
Sie arbeitet für eine gemeinnützige Organisation, die Kindern hilft.
B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

berüchtigt
Meaning
Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable
Example
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
Das Gebiet ist berüchtigt wegen seiner hohen Kriminalitätsrate.
C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

narcotic

narkotisch
Meaning
A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.
Example
The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.
Die Polizei beschlagnahmte eine große Menge narkotischer Substanzen.
C2 noun /neɪv/

nave

Hauptschiff der Kirche
Meaning
the central part of a church building intended to accommodate the congregation
Example
The choir sang beautifully in the church nave.
Der Chor sang wunderschön in der Kirche nave.
B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

Nerv; Mut
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
Sie fasste den Mut, vor dem großen Publikum zu sprechen.
B2 noun /nʌn/

Nun

Nonne
Meaning
a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent
Example
The nun taught at the local Catholic school.
Die Nonne unterrichtete an der lokalen katholischen Schule.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

nominal; sehr klein
Meaning
very small in size or amount; existing in name only
Example
He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.
Er zahlte nur eine nominale Gebühr für die Mitgliedschaft, weil er Student war.
A1 verb /neɪm/

name

benennen
Meaning
to give a title or designation to someone or something
Example
They decided to name their baby Sarah.
Sie beschlossen, ihr Baby Sarah zu nennen.
B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

Serviette
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.
Sie legte die Serviette auf ihren Schoß, bevor sie mit dem Abendessen begann.
C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

Nepotismus
Meaning
the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics
Example
The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.
Das Unternehmen wurde beschuldigt, in seinen Einstellungsverfahren Nepotismus zu betreiben.
A2 adjective /ˈnɜː.vəs/

Nervous

nervös, ängstlich
Meaning
feeling anxious or worried; relating to the nerves; easily agitated
Example
She felt nervous before her job interview.
Sie fühlte sich nervös vor ihrem Vorstellungsgespräch.
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

necromancy

Nekromantie
Meaning
the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future
Example
Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests.
Alte Texte beschrieben Rituale der Nekromantie, die von Priestern durchgeführt wurden.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌs/

nonplus

verblüffen
Meaning
To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.
Die unerwartete Frage schien den Sprecher zu verblüffen.
C1 verb /ˈnʌrɪʃ/

nourish

ernähren
Meaning
To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Example
Good books nourish the mind.
Gute Bücher nähren den Geist.
C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

Bildung neuer Nervenzellen
Meaning
The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.
Example
Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.
Wissenschaftler untersuchen die Neurogenese, um das Gehirngesundheit zu verstehen.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

landesweit
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
Die Kampagne erhielt landesweite Unterstützung.
A2 noun (plural) /ˈnuːdəlz/

noodles

Nudeln
Meaning
long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food
Example
She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner.
Sie kochte Nudeln mit Gemüse zum Abendessen.
C1 noun /nɔːrm/

Norm

Norme; Standard; Regel; Tradition
Meaning
a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected
Example
Working late has become the norm in this company.
Spät arbeiten ist zum Standard in diesem Unternehmen geworden.
C2 noun /njʊˈrældʒə/

neuralgia

Nervenschmerz
Meaning
intense, often intermittent pain along a nerve pathway
Example
The patient suffers from neuralgia in her face.
Der Patient leidet unter Neuralgie in ihrem Gesicht.
A2 noun /niːs/

niece

Nichte
Meaning
the daughter of one's brother or sister
Example
My niece is studying at the university this year.
Meine Nichte studiert dieses Jahr an der Universität.
A1 adjective /naɪs/

Nice

nett; schön; zufriedenstellend; attraktiv
Meaning
pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory; good; attractive
Example
She wore a nice dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes Kleid zur Party.
B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

Erzähler
Meaning
A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.
Example
The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.
Der Erzähler führte das Publikum durch die komplexe Handlung.
A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

sauber und ordentlich; gut organisiert; sorgfältig gemacht
Meaning
clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done
Example
Her room is always neat and organized.
Ihr Zimmer ist immer ordentlich und organisiert.
C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

normalisieren
Meaning
to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard
Example
The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.
Die Regierung unternahm Schritte, um die Beziehungen zu normalisieren.
C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

Marktnische, spezialisierter Bereich, Zielmarkt
Meaning
A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
Example
Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.
Das Finden der richtigen Nische ist der Schlüssel zu einem erfolgreichen Geschäft.
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

nordosten
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
Der Sturm zieht nach Nordosten.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.zi/

Noisy

laut
Meaning
making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous
Example
The noisy construction work outside made it difficult to concentrate.
Die lauten Bauarbeiten draußen machten es schwer, sich zu konzentrieren.
B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

nahrhaft
Meaning
containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing
Example
Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.
Der Verzehr nahrhafter Nahrung hilft, die Gesundheit zu erhalten.
B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

numerisch
Meaning
relating to or expressed in numbers
Example
The report provides numerical data on population growth.
Der Bericht liefert numerische Daten zum Bevölkerungswachstum.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈlætɪn/

neo-latin

Neo-Latein
Meaning
The use of Latin language for scholarly, scientific, and literary purposes after the medieval period.
Example
Many scientific names are derived from Neo-Latin.
Viele wissenschaftliche Namen stammen aus dem Neo-Latein.
B1 noun /nest/

Nest

Nest
Meaning
a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young
Example
The bird built a nest in the tree.
Der Vogel baute ein Nest im Baum.
C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

negative Äußerung
Meaning
The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.
Example
His constant naysaying discouraged the team.
Seine ständige negative Äußerung entmutigte das Team.
B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

angesehen
Meaning
well known or famous; written down or observed
Example
He is a noted author in the field of history.
Er ist ein angesehener Autor im Bereich der Geschichte.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːʃəs/

nauseous

Übelkeit verspüren
Meaning
feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness
Example
The smell of rotten food made her feel nauseous.
Der Geruch von verdorbenem Essen ließ sie Übelkeit verspüren.
A2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

network

Netzwerk
Meaning
A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.
Example
She built a strong professional network.
Sie baute ein starkes berufliches Netzwerk auf.
C1 noun /ˌnɑm.əˈni/

Nominee

nominiert
Meaning
a person who is nominated for an office, award, or honor
Example
She was the nominee for the Best Actress award.
Sie war die nominierte für den besten Schauspielerpreis.
C1 noun ˌnæʃ.ən.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

nationalization

Verstaatlichung
Meaning
The process of a government taking control of private property or industry.
Example
The nationalization of banks was aimed at stabilizing the economy.
Die Nationalisierung der Banken sollte die Wirtschaft stabilisieren.
B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

neutral
Meaning
Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.
Example
Neutrons are electrically neutral.
Neutronen sind elektrisch neutral.
C2 adjective /ˈneb.jə.ləs/

Nebulous

vage; unklar; nebulös
Meaning
vague or unclear; lacking definite form; hazy
Example
His plans for the future remain nebulous and unclear.
Seine Pläne für die Zukunft bleiben nebulös und unklar.
A1 verb /niːd/

need

brauchen
Meaning
to require something; to be in want of
Example
I need help with my homework.
Ich brauche Hilfe mit meiner Hausaufgabe.
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

vernachlässigbar
Meaning
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
Example
The side effects of this medicine are negligible.
Die Nebenwirkungen dieses Medikaments sind vernachlässigbar.
C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

Neutralität
Meaning
The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.
Example
Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.
Neutralität fördert Vertrauen bei der Entscheidungsfindung.
C2 adjective /njuːˈtoʊniən/

newtonian

bezogen auf die Gesetze von Newton
Meaning
relating to the laws of motion and gravitation formulated by Sir Isaac Newton
Example
The scientist explained the Newtonian laws of motion.
Der Wissenschaftler erklärte die Newtonschen Bewegungsgesetze.
C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

molch
Meaning
a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land
Example
The newt swam gracefully in the pond.
Der Molch schwamm anmutig im Teich.
C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

neuroplastizität
Meaning
The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
Example
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.
Neuroplastizität ermöglicht es dem Gehirn, sich nach einer Verletzung neu zu verdrahten.
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.saɪənˈtɪ.fɪk

neuroscientific

neuro-wissenschaftlich
Meaning
Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
Example
Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention.
Neuro-wissenschaftliche Forschung hilft, das Gedächtnis zu verstehen.
B1 noun /ˈniː.dəl/

Needle

Nadel
Meaning
a thin, pointed metal instrument used for sewing
Example
She threaded the needle to sew the button.
Sie fädelte die Nadel ein, um den Knopf zu nähen.
C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

Nicht-Kämpfer
Meaning
a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff
Example
The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.
Die Rotkreuzmitarbeiter wurden im Konflikt als Nicht-Kämpfer behandelt.
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

bauchnabel
Meaning
the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached
Example
The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.
Der Nabelschnur des Babys fiel nach einer Woche ab.
C1 noun /ˈneb.jʊ.lə/

nebula

nebel
Meaning
A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.
Example
The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky.
Der Orionnebel ist einer der hellsten am Himmel.
C1 noun /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

Nektarine (eine Sorte von Pfirsich mit glatter Haut)
Meaning
A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
Example
She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market.
Sie kaufte einen Korb mit frischen Nektarinen auf dem Markt.
B1 adverb /ˌnesəˈserəli/

Necessarily

notwendigerweise; zwangsläufig;
Meaning
as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence
Example
Rich people are not necessarily happy.
Reiche Leute sind nicht notwendigerweise glücklich.
A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

Nummer
Meaning
a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label
Example
She gave me her phone number.
Sie gab mir ihre Telefonnummer.
C1 noun /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

Nasenloch
Meaning
either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes
Example
The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.
Der Arzt untersuchte jedes Nasenloch auf mögliche Blockaden.
B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

Gespräch, das auf eine Einigung abzielt; Verhandlung
Meaning
discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining
Example
The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.
Die Verhandlung zwischen den beiden Unternehmen dauerte Wochen.
B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

dennoch
Meaning
in spite of that; however
Example
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
Er war müde; dennoch arbeitete er weiter.
B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

bemerkenswert
Meaning
used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant
Example
She is notably talented in painting.
Sie ist bemerkenswert talentiert in der Malerei.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

Neo-Darwinismus
Meaning
A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.
Example
Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.
Der Neo-Darwinismus kombiniert Darwins Theorie der natürlichen Selektion mit moderner Genetik.
A2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/

newspaper

zeitung
Meaning
a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence
Example
I read the newspaper every morning.
Ich lese die Zeitung jeden Morgen.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

neopaganism

Neopaganismus
Meaning
Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.
Example
Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions.
Neopaganismus hat an Popularität gewonnen, da Menschen spirituelle Alternativen zu den etablierten Religionen suchen.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔː.məl/

Normal

normal; typisch; nach einem Standard; gesund
Meaning
usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy
Example
It's normal to feel nervous before an important exam.
Es ist normal, vor einer wichtigen Prüfung nervös zu sein.
C1 noun /ˈnʌt.meg/

Nut meg

Muskatnuss
Meaning
a spice made from the seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree, used in cooking and baking
Example
The recipe called for a teaspoon of ground nutmeg to flavor the custard.
Das Rezept verlangte einen Teelöffel gemahlene Muskatnuss, um die Creme zu würzen.
C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

Narzissenblume
Meaning
A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.
Example
A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.
Eine Narzisse blühte im Frühling im Garten.
C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

Nanotechnologie
Meaning
The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.
Example
Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.
Nanotechnologie macht Fortschritte bei medizinischen Behandlungen.
C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

nullifizieren
Meaning
to make something legally invalid or ineffective
Example
The court decided to nullify the contract.
Das Gericht entschied, den Vertrag zu nullifizieren.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

zählbar; numerierbar
Meaning
capable of being counted; countable
Example
The stars in the sky are not numerable.
Die Sterne am Himmel sind nicht zählbar.
C1 adjective /ˈnɪmbəl/

nimble

flink
Meaning
Quick and light in movement or thought.
Example
The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience.
Die flinken Schritte der Tänzerin beeindruckten das Publikum.
C1 noun ˈnuːkliəs

nucleus

Kern
Meaning
The central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons.
Example
The nucleus consists of protons.
Der Kern besteht aus Protonen.
C1 noun ˈnɛktər

Nectar

Nektar
Meaning
A sweet liquid produced by flowers that serves as food for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies drink nectar from flowers.
Schmetterlinge trinken Nektar von den Blumen.
B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

romanautor
Meaning
a person who writes novels
Example
The novelist spent years writing his new book.
Der Romanautor verbrachte Jahre damit, sein neues Buch zu schreiben.
C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

nekropole
Meaning
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
Example
The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.
Die Archäologen entdeckten Artefakte auf der Nekropole der alten Stadt.
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/

Negligent

nachlässig
Meaning
failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention
Example
The negligent driver caused a serious accident.
Der nachlässige Fahrer verursachte einen schweren Unfall.
A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

nichts
Meaning
not anything; no thing
Example
She has nothing to worry about.
Sie hat nichts, worüber sie sich Sorgen machen müsste.
B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

Spitzname
Meaning
a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name
Example
His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.
Sein Spitzname ist 'Tiger', weil er so mutig ist.
A2 pronoun /nʌn/

none

keiner
Meaning
not any; no one; not one
Example
None of the students passed the exam.
Keiner der Studenten hat die Prüfung bestanden.
C1 noun ˌnɒn.kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

non-cooperation

Ungehorsam
Meaning
The practice of refusing to cooperate, especially as a form of protest.
Example
The non-cooperation movement gained momentum.
Die Ungehorsamsbewegung gewann an Schwung.
A2 adverb /ˈnɔːməli/

Normally

normalerweise
Meaning
in the usual way; under normal circumstances
Example
I normally wake up at 7 AM every day.
Ich wache normalerweise jeden Tag um 7 Uhr auf.
C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

Dussel
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
Example
Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!
Sei kein Dussel, benutze dein Gehirn!
B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

Newsletter
Meaning
a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization
Example
The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.
Das Unternehmen sendet seinen Mitarbeitern wöchentlich einen Newsletter.
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.
C1 adverb /ˈnæroʊli/

Narrowly

knapp; gerade so
Meaning
by a small margin; barely; in a limited way
Example
She narrowly escaped the accident.
Sie entkam nur knapp dem Unfall.
B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

neuheit
Meaning
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.
Example
The novelty of the invention attracted investors.
Die Neuheit der Erfindung zog Investoren an.
B2 noun ˈneɪʧər ɪnˈθjuːziæsts

Nature Enthusiasts

Naturfreunde
Meaning
People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.
Example
Nature enthusiasts often visit Sajek Valley for its scenic beauty.
Naturfreunde besuchen oft das Sajek-Tal wegen seiner malerischen Schönheit.
A1 adjective /nɛkst/

next

nächster
Meaning
immediately following in time, order, or place
Example
The next train leaves at 9:00 AM.
Der nächste Zug fährt um 9:00 Uhr ab.
B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

nuklear
Meaning
relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy
Example
The country is developing nuclear energy.
Das Land entwickelt Kernenergie.
C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

Schwimmen
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
Sie nahm Schwimmkurse, um ihre Schwimmfähigkeiten zu verbessern.
C2 adjective /ˈneɪtl/

natal

geburtsbezogen
Meaning
Relating to birth or the place of birth.
Example
She returned to her natal village after many years.
Sie kehrte nach vielen Jahren in ihr Geburtsdorf zurück.
C1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ ˈmaɪn.dɪd/

Narrow-minded

engstirnig
Meaning
unwilling to consider new ideas; prejudiced; intolerant; having a limited perspective
Example
His narrow-minded attitude prevented him from accepting new ideas.
Seine engstirnige Haltung verhinderte, dass er neue Ideen akzeptierte.
A1 noun /naɪt/

night

Nacht
Meaning
the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep
Example
She loves going for walks at night.
Sie liebt es, nachts spazieren zu gehen.
C2 adjective /ˈnʌpʃəl/

nuptial

hochzeitlich
Meaning
Relating to marriage or weddings.
Example
The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy.
Das Paar bereitete sich mit großer Freude auf ihre hochzeitliche Zeremonie vor.
C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

Lässigkeit
Meaning
A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.
Example
She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.
Sie beantwortete die schwierigen Fragen mit überraschender Lässigkeit.
C2 noun /ˈnʌnəri/

nunnery

kloster
Meaning
A convent or building where nuns live and work.
Example
She decided to join the nunnery to devote her life to spiritual practice.
Sie entschied sich, dem Kloster beizutreten, um ihr Leben der spirituellen Praxis zu widmen.
C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

neutralisieren
Meaning
to make something ineffective or harmless
Example
The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.
Das Medikament half, das Gift in seinem System zu neutralisieren.
C1 noun /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

needlework

Nadelarbeit, Stickerei
Meaning
The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.
Example
Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework.
Ihre Großmutter brachte ihr die Kunst der Nadelarbeit bei.
A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

Natur. Charakter.
Meaning
The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.
Example
The calm nature of the environment helps healing.
Die ruhige Natur der Umgebung hilft der Heilung.
A1 noun neɪmz

Names

Name
Meaning
A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.
Example
Names of family members are written on the family tree.
Die Namen der Familienmitglieder sind auf dem Stammbaum geschrieben.
C1 adjective /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Nameless

namenlos; anonym; unbekannt; nicht identifiziert
Meaning
having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified
Example
The nameless fear haunted him throughout the night.
Die namenlose Angst verfolgte ihn die ganze Nacht.
C2 adjective /ˈnɛtlˌsʌm/

nettlesome

nervig
Meaning
Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.
Example
The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers.
Die nervigen Regeln frustrierten die Arbeiter.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

edel
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.
Seine edlen Taten halfen vielen Menschen in Not.
B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

Albtraum
Meaning
a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience
Example
The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students.
Die Prüfung war ein komplettes Albtraum für unvorbereitete Studenten.
C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

Person ohne Bedeutung; etwas, das nicht existiert
Meaning
a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist
Example
He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.
Er fühlte sich wie eine Nonentity in der großen Firma.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔːti/

naughty

frech
Meaning
Disobedient or mischievous, often in a playful or mildly bad way.
Example
The naughty child drew on the walls with crayons.
Das freche Kind malte mit Buntstiften an den Wänden.
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl fɔːrs/

Naval Force

Marine
Meaning
the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea
Example
The naval force protected the country's coastline from enemy attacks.
Die Marine schützte die Küstenlinie des Landes vor feindlichen Angriffen
C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

Neurologie
Meaning
The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.
Example
She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.
Sie ist auf Neurologie spezialisiert und behandelt Patienten mit Hirnerkrankungen.
C1 noun /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

Negligence

Nachlässigkeit
Meaning
failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness
Example
The accident was caused by driver negligence.
Der Unfall wurde durch die Nachlässigkeit des Fahrers verursacht.
C2 verb /ˈnɔːzieɪt/

nauseate

Übelkeit hervorrufen
Meaning
To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.
Example
The spoiled food nauseated him quickly.
Das verdorbene Essen verursachte ihm schnell Übelkeit.
C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

nachtaktiv
Meaning
active at night; happening during the night
Example
Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.
Eulen sind nachtaktive Tiere, die nachts jagen.
C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

unnötig
Meaning
unnecessary; not required; without purpose
Example
The argument was needless and could have been avoided.
Das Argument war unnötig und hätte vermieden werden können.
C1 noun /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

neckline

Ausschnitt
Meaning
the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape
Example
The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline.
Das Kleid hat einen schönen V-förmigen Ausschnitt.
B1 noun /neɪl/

Nail

Nagel
Meaning
a small metal spike with a broadened flat head; part of finger or toe
Example
He hammered the nail into the wooden board.
Er hämmerte den Nagel in das Holzbrett.
B2 noun /ˌnɒməˈneɪʃən/

nomination

nominierung
Meaning
The act of formally proposing someone for a role, position, or award.
Example
Her nomination for the award surprised everyone.
Ihre Nominierung für den Preis überraschte alle.
C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

nicht trennbares Leerzeichen
Meaning
a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position
Example
Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.
Verwenden Sie   in HTML, um ein Leerzeichen hinzuzufügen, das nicht in eine neue Zeile bricht.
A2 verb /noʊt/

note

notieren
Meaning
to write down or observe something; to pay attention to
Example
Please note the important points during the lecture.
Bitte notieren Sie sich die wichtigen Punkte während der Vorlesung.
A1 noun /noʊz/

nose

Nase
Meaning
the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling
Example
He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away.
Er hat eine scharfe Nase und kann Dinge aus der Ferne riechen.
A2 conjunction /nɔːr/

nor

noch
Meaning
used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement
Example
He didn't call, nor did he send a message.
Er hat nicht angerufen, noch hat er eine Nachricht gesendet.
C1 verb /ˈnɛsəl/

nestle

kuscheln
Meaning
to settle or lie comfortably within or against something
Example
The child nestled into her mother's arms.
Das Kind kuschelte sich in die Arme seiner Mutter.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

beachtlich
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.
Es gab eine bemerkenswerte Verbesserung in ihrer Leistung.
C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

Nomade
Meaning
A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.
Example
The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.
Die Wüste war einst Heimat der Nomaden, die durch Viehzucht lebten.