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B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

nicken
Meaning
to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment
Example
She nodded in agreement with the proposal.
Sie nickte zustimmend mit dem Kopf zu dem Vorschlag.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪsəti/

nicety

Feinheit
Meaning
a fine or subtle detail, or a refined, delicate aspect of something
Example
The lawyer explained the legal niceties of the case.
Der Anwalt erklärte die rechtlichen Feinheiten des Falls.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.trɪ.tɪv/

nutritive

nahrhaft
Meaning
Relating to nutrition; having nourishing qualities.
Example
The nutritive value of the fruit is very high.
Der Nährwert der Frucht ist sehr hoch.
C2 adjective /ˈnɪɡərdli/

niggardly

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly
Example
He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.
Er war zu geizig, um ein anständiges Trinkgeld zu hinterlassen.
B2 noun /næˈreɪʃən/

narration

Erzählung
Meaning
The act of telling a story or describing events in detail.
Example
The movie’s narration was done by a famous actor.
Die Erzählung des Films wurde von einem berühmten Schauspieler gemacht.
C2 noun /niːp/

neap

Niedrigwasser
Meaning
A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.
Example
During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.
Während einer Nipptide ist der Wasserstand minimal.
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.
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.
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

Feder Spitze
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
Er tauchte die Feder Spitze in die Tinte, bevor er schrieb.
C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

Nobilität; hohe Rangordnung
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
Er zeigte große Noblesse, indem er seinen Feinden vergab.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/

nightfall

Nachtfall
Meaning
the time when night begins; dusk
Example
They decided to return home before nightfall.
Sie entschieden, vor Einbruch der Nacht nach Hause zurückzukehren.
C2 adjective /ˈnæti/

natty

elegant
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.
Example
He looked very natty in his new suit.
Er sah sehr elegant aus in seinem neuen Anzug.
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.
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 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.
B1 noun /nuːn/

noon

Mittag
Meaning
12 o'clock in the daytime; midday
Example
The meeting will start at noon.
Das Treffen beginnt um Mittag.
C1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

notwithstanding

trotzdem
Meaning
In spite of; despite
Example
Notwithstanding the challenges, the team completed the project.
Trotz der Herausforderungen hat das Team das Projekt abgeschlossen.
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.
C2 noun /niːˈɒkrəsi/

neocracy

Regierung, die von unerfahrenen oder neuen Beamten geführt wird
Meaning
A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.
Example
The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.
Die plötzliche Revolution führte zu einer Neokratie mit unerfahrenen Führern.
A2 adjective /ˈnæsti/

nasty

unangenehm
Meaning
very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive
Example
He made a nasty comment about her dress.
Er hat einen unangenehmen Kommentar über ihr Kleid gemacht.
A2 noun /ˈnek.ləs/

Necklace

Halskette
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck
Example
She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes Diamantcollier zur Party.
C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

Nachtjasmin
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
Der Nachtjasminbaum blüht nur nach Sonnenuntergang mit seinen kleinen weißen Blumen.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

ineffektives Heilmittel
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
Der Plan des Politikers wurde als bloßes Heilmittel für ein komplexes Problem abgelehnt.
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.
B1 noun /ˈnɑn.sens/

Nonsense

Quatsch
Meaning
words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior
Example
Stop talking nonsense and be serious!
Hör auf, Quatsch zu reden und sei ernst!
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

numinos
Meaning
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Example
The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.
Der Tempel hatte eine numinose Atmosphäre, die Ehrfurcht erweckte.
C2 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

kleine Fehler suchen
Meaning
To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.
Example
She tends to nitpick about every little detail.
Sie neigt dazu, jedes kleine Detail zu kritisieren.
B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

vor kurzem
Meaning
in a new or recent manner
Example
She has newly renovated her house.
Sie hat ihr Haus kürzlich renoviert.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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 noun /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

Normalität
Meaning
The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.
Example
After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.
Nach der Überschwemmung kämpfte die Stadt darum, ein Gefühl der Normalität zurückzugewinnen.
C1 verb /nɪˈɡeɪt/

negate

negieren, widerlegen
Meaning
To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.
Example
The new evidence will negate the claims made earlier.
Die neuen Beweise werden die vorherigen Behauptungen widerlegen.
C1 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitter
Meaning
Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.
Example
Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.
Serotonin und Dopamin sind wichtige Neurotransmitter, die die Stimmung beeinflussen.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪk/

numismatic

numismatisch
Meaning
relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals
Example
He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world.
Er hat eine numismatische Sammlung seltener Münzen aus der ganzen Welt.
C2 verb /ˈnɪɡəl/

niggle

leicht aber anhaltend stören
Meaning
to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry
Example
A small doubt niggled at her mind.
Ein kleiner Zweifel nagte an ihrem Geist.
C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

Nachtkönigin
Meaning
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
Example
The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
Die Nachtkönigin-Blumen erfüllten den Garten mit ihrem süßen Duft.
B2 adjective /nuːd/

nude

nackt
Meaning
Wearing no clothes; naked.
Example
The artist painted a nude model.
Der Künstler malte ein nacktes Modell.
B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

vernachlässigen
Meaning
to fail to care for or give attention to something
Example
Don't neglect your health while studying.
Vernachlässige nicht deine Gesundheit, während du studierst.
C1 noun /ˈnɜr.tʃər/

Nurture

Pflege
Meaning
the process of caring for and encouraging growth or development
Example
Good parenting involves both nature and nurture.
Gute Erziehung umfasst sowohl Natur als auch Pflege.
B2 noun /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/

nostalgia

Nostalgie
Meaning
A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
Example
Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.
Das Hören alter Lieder erfüllt mich mit Nostalgie.
C2 noun /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/

numeration

Numerierung
Meaning
the action or process of counting or assigning numbers
Example
The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students.
Der Lehrer erklärte den Schülern die Grundlagen der Numerierung.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

nichtig
Meaning
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
Example
His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.
Seine Bemühungen waren nichtig und änderten das Ergebnis nicht.
B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

Nobelpreis
Meaning
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.
Example
Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.
Die Anerkennung des Nobelpreises entging den Beiträgen von Bose.
C1 noun ˈnærətɪv staɪl

narrative style

Erzählstil
Meaning
The way in which a story is told, including the point of view and the voice of the narrator.
Example
Dickens' narrative style is engaging and emotional.
Dickens' Erzählstil ist fesselnd und emotional.
B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

dennoch
Meaning
in spite of that; nevertheless
Example
It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.
Es regnete, aber trotzdem gingen sie wandern.
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.
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.
B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

Notwendigkeit
Meaning
The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.
Example
Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.
Abfallmanagement ist eine Notwendigkeit für die ökologische Nachhaltigkeit.
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.
C1 noun /nɪl/

Nil

null; nichts
Meaning
nothing; zero; no amount
Example
His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.
Seine Gewinnchancen waren nach dem Skandal null.
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.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplussed

verwirrt
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.
Example
He stood nonplussed at the strange remark.
Er stand verwirrt über die seltsame Bemerkung.
C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

Nymphe
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
Die Wasser-Nymphe erschien am mondbeschienenen See.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

unvergleichlich
Meaning
Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.
Example
Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.
Ihre Schönheit wurde in der Region als unvergleichlich angesehen.
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.
C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

nekrologie
Meaning
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
Example
The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte eine Nekrologie von bedeutenden Persönlichkeiten, die in diesem Jahr verstorben sind.
C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

Läuseeier
Meaning
The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.
Example
The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.
Der Lehrer bemerkte Läuseeier im Haar des Kindes.
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.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈnɒvəl/

novel

Roman / neu
Meaning
A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.
Example
She spent the weekend reading a historical novel.
Sie verbrachte das Wochenende damit, einen historischen Roman zu lesen.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

Nomenklatur
Meaning
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
Example
The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.
Die chemische Nomenklatur kann für Anfänger schwer verständlich sein.
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.
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.
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 /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.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərbaɪ/

Near-by

in der Nähe; nah
Meaning
close to; not far away; in the neighborhood
Example
There is a grocery store nearby.
Es gibt einen Lebensmittelgeschäft in der Nähe.
B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

Nation
Meaning
a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language
Example
The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.
Die Nation feierte ihren Unabhängigkeitstag mit Stolz.
C2 noun /ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

non sequitur

unlogische Bemerkung
Meaning
a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement
Example
His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion.
Sein Kommentar über das Wetter war ein vollständiger non sequitur während der Budgetdiskussion.
A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

Nachbar; daneben
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
Mein Nachbar ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

benachbart; angrenzend; benachbart
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
Wir besuchen oft unsere Nachbarländer für den Handel.
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.
A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

negativ
Meaning
Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.
Example
She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.
Sie hatte eine negative Einstellung zum bevorstehenden Projekt.
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 /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bəl/

non-verbal

Beteiligt keine Wörter oder Sprache; kommuniziert durch Gesten, Körpersprache oder Gesichtsausdrücke.
Meaning
Not involving or using words or speech; communicated through gestures, body language, or facial expressions.
Example
Non-verbal cues are just as important as words.
Non-verbale Hinweise sind genauso wichtig wie Worte.
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 /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

Nationalität
Meaning
The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.
Example
Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.
Ihre Nationalität ist kanadisch, obwohl sie in Frankreich geboren wurde.
B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

ohne Pause; ununterbrochen
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
Der Zug reiste non-stop von London nach Paris.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

nowadays

heutzutage
Meaning
At the present time; in contrast with the past.
Example
Nowadays, many people prefer shopping online.
Heutzutage bevorzugen viele Menschen, online einzukaufen.
C2 noun /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/

numismatist

Numismatiker
Meaning
A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.
Example
The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition.
Der Numismatiker stellte seine seltene Münzsammlung auf der Ausstellung aus
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.
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.
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 verb /nəˈsɛsɪteɪt/

necessitate

notwendig machen
Meaning
To make something necessary or unavoidable.
Example
The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event.
Die schweren Regenfälle machten die Absage der Veranstaltung unvermeidlich.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

Benachrichtigungen
Meaning
A notice or announcement, especially an official one.
Example
Turn off notifications to stay focused.
Schalte die Benachrichtigungen aus, um fokussiert zu bleiben.
B1 noun /nɛt/

net

netz
Meaning
a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things
Example
The fisherman cast his net into the sea.
Der Fischer warf sein Netz ins Meer.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

mitteilung
Meaning
attention to something; a written or printed announcement
Example
The notice on the board announced the school closure.
Die Mitteilung auf dem Brett kündigte die Schließung der Schule an.
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 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 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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

neighborhood

Nachbarschaft
Meaning
a district or area around or near a particular place
Example
I grew up in a quiet neighborhood.
Ich bin in einer ruhigen Nachbarschaft aufgewachsen.
C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

Nährstoffmangel
Meaning
A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.
Example
Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.
Ein Nährstoffmangel im Boden kann die Produktivität der Ernte verringern.
B2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

Vernetzung
Meaning
The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.
Example
Networking is important for career development.
Networking ist wichtig für die berufliche Entwicklung.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /noʊˈteɪʃən/

notation

Notation
Meaning
A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.
Example
The teacher explained the notation used in the algebra equations.
Der Lehrer erklärte die Notation, die in den algebraischen Gleichungen verwendet wurde.
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.
B2 verb /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/

nominate

nominieren
Meaning
to propose someone for a position or award
Example
The committee decided to nominate her for the award.
Das Komitee entschied, sie für den Preis zu nominieren.
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.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

Blumenstrauß
Meaning
a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration
Example
She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.
Sie trug einen Strauß frischer Rosen zur Zeremonie.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

bemerkenswert
Meaning
worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
Example
She made a notable contribution to the project.
Sie leistete einen bemerkenswerten Beitrag zum Projekt.
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 /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.