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A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

lärm
Meaning
a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant
Example
The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.
Der Lärm von der Baustelle war sehr störend.
C2 adjective /ˈnɛtlˌsʌm/

nettlesome

nervig
Meaning
Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.
Example
The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers.
Die nervigen Regeln frustrierten die Arbeiter.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔɪz.ləs/

Noiseless

geräuschlos; völlig still
Meaning
making no sound; completely silent
Example
She moved through the house in noiseless steps so as not to wake the baby.
Sie ging lautlos durchs Haus, um das Baby nicht zu wecken.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

nährstoffreich
Meaning
Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.
Example
Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.
Biologische Lebensmittel sind oft nährstoffreicher als verarbeitete Lebensmittel.
C2 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

Tiefpunkt
Meaning
The lowest point of a situation or condition.
Example
The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.
Das Unternehmen erreichte seinen Tiefpunkt während der Finanzkrise.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrmən/

Norman

Normanner
Meaning
A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.
Example
The Normans conquered England in 1066.
Die Normannen eroberten England im Jahr 1066.
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 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.
B2 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

navigieren
Meaning
To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.
Example
The GPS helps navigate complex routes.
Das GPS hilft, komplexe Routen zu navigieren.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplused

verwirrt
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and confused.
Example
She was completely nonplused by his sudden decision.
Sie war völlig verwirrt von seiner plötzlichen Entscheidung.
C1 verb /ˈnɪbəl/

nibble

knabbern
Meaning
to take small bites of food
Example
The rabbit nibbled on a carrot.
Das Kaninchen knabberte an einer Möhre.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

Nationalhymne
Meaning
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
Example
The national anthem was played before the international match.
Die Nationalhymne wurde vor dem internationalen Spiel gespielt.
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 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.
C1 verb /nɪp/

nip

kneifen
Meaning
to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly
Example
The cold wind nipped at my face.
Der kalte Wind kniff mir ins Gesicht.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈnɜːr.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/

nurturing

Pflege, Förderung, Entwicklung
Meaning
The process of caring for and encouraging growth or development.
Example
A nurturing environment helps children thrive.
Eine nurturing Umgebung hilft Kindern, zu gedeihen.
C2 noun ˈnjʊə.rəʊ ˌfiːd.bæk

neurofeedback

eine Technik, die Echtzeit-Anzeigen der Gehirnaktivität verwendet, um Selbstregulierung der Gehirnfunktion zu lehren
Meaning
A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
Example
Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.
Neurofeedback verbessert die kognitive Leistung und Entspannung.
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 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.
B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

gemeinnützig
Meaning
an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit
Example
She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.
Sie arbeitet für eine gemeinnützige Organisation, die kostenlose Bildung anbietet.
A1 adverb /nɒt/

not

nicht
Meaning
used to make a word or phrase negative
Example
I do not like spicy food.
Ich mag kein scharfes Essen.
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.
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.
A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

pflegen
Meaning
to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby
Example
She nursed her sick mother back to health.
Sie pflegte ihre kranke Mutter, bis sie wieder gesund wurde.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈnɛðər/

nether

unterirdisch
Meaning
situated down or below; lower
Example
They explored the nether regions of the cave.
Sie erkundeten die unterirdischen Regionen der Höhle.
C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

Nova
Meaning
a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness
Example
Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.
Astronomen entdeckten eine neue Nova im Sternbild.
C1 adjective /ˈnjʊrəl/

neural

neuronale
Meaning
Relating to nerves or the nervous system.
Example
Scientists study neural connections in the brain.
Wissenschaftler untersuchen neuronale Verbindungen im Gehirn.
B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

zahlreich; viele; reichlich
Meaning
existing in large numbers; many; abundant
Example
There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.
Es gibt zahlreiche Vorteile, regelmäßig Sport zu treiben.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

Novelle
Meaning
A short novel or long short story.
Example
The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.
Der Autor veröffentlichte eine Novelle als Vorschau auf ihre kommende Serie.
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 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

Neologismus
Meaning
A newly coined word or expression.
Example
The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.
Das Internet hat viele Neologismen hervorgebracht wie 'Selfie' und 'Hashtag'.
C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

berüchtigung
Meaning
The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.
Example
The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.
Der Kriminelle erlangte Berüchtigung für seine gewagten Fluchten.
A1 adjective /njuː/

new

neu
Meaning
recently made, discovered, or introduced; not existing before
Example
He bought a new car yesterday.
Er kaufte gestern ein neues Auto.
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 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.
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.ə.bəl/

negotiable

verhandelbar
Meaning
Open to discussion or modification; capable of being bargained for.
Example
The salary offered is negotiable.
Das angebotene Gehalt ist verhandelbar.
B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

Nordwest
Meaning
the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction
Example
Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.
Seattle liegt im Nordwesten der Vereinigten Staaten.
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 /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.
C1 noun /ˈnek.səs/

Nexus

Verbindung; Bindung;
Meaning
a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
Example
There's a clear nexus between education and economic development.
Es gibt eine klare Verbindung zwischen Bildung und wirtschaftlicher Entwicklung.
B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/

nursing

Pflege
Meaning
the profession or practice of caring for the sick or injured
Example
She is studying nursing to become a healthcare professional.
Sie studiert Pflege, um eine Gesundheitsfachkraft zu werden.
A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

neun
Meaning
the number that is one more than eight
Example
She has nine books in her collection.
Sie hat neun Bücher in ihrer Sammlung.
A2 adjective ˈnesəseri

necessary

notwendig
Meaning
Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.
Example
Strict regulations are necessary for maintaining order.
Strenge Vorschriften sind notwendig, um die Ordnung aufrechtzuerhalten.
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

necromancer

Nekromant
Meaning
a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead
Example
The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest.
Die Dorfbewohner fuerchteten den alten Nekromant, der am Rand des Waldes lebte.
C1 adjective ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl

nonverbal

nonverbal
Meaning
Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words
Example
Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.
Nonverbale Hinweise spielen eine entscheidende Rolle in der effektiven Kommunikation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/

negligee

leichter Seidenbademantel
Meaning
A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.
Example
She wore a silk negligee before going to bed.
Sie trug einen Seidenbademantel, bevor sie ins Bett ging.
B1 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/

northern

des Nordens
Meaning
relating to the north or situated in the north
Example
The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.
Der nördliche Teil des Landes ist für sein kaltes Klima bekannt.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

Übelkeit
Meaning
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
Example
The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.
Die Bewegung des Bootes verursachte schwere Übelkeit.
B2 noun /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/

New-comer

Neuankömmling
Meaning
a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group
Example
The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.
Der Neuankömmling wurde herzlich vom Team empfangen.
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 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

nuklearisieren
Meaning
to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part
Example
The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.
Die Tropfen begannen, sich um winzige Partikel in der Luft zu nukleieren.
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.
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 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 noun /ˈnɪkəl/

nickel

Nickel
Meaning
a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States
Example
He found a nickel on the ground.
Er fand ein Nickel auf dem Boden.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪɪˌlɪzəm/

nihilism

nihilismus
Meaning
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
Example
The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism.
Der Philosoph wurde kritisiert, weil er den Nihilismus förderte.
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.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

fast; fast;
Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
Ich habe den Bus heute Morgen fast verpasst.
C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

pflanze mit Brennhaaren, die beim Berühren Reizungen verursachen
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
Er hat versehentlich die Brennnessel berührt und ein scharfes Brennen gespürt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

verhandeln
Meaning
To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.
Example
They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.
Sie haben mit dem Lieferanten einen fairen Deal ausgehandelt.
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.
C1 noun /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

negation

Verneinung
Meaning
The act of denying something; the contradiction or absence of something.
Example
The theory is built on the negation of traditional beliefs.
Die Theorie basiert auf der Verneinung traditioneller Überzeugungen.
C2 noun /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

Küken
Meaning
a young bird that has not yet left its nest
Example
The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.
Das Muttervogel fütterte das hungrige Küken mit Würmern.
B2 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

erzählend; beschreibend; eine Geschichte erzählend
Meaning
relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events
Example
The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.
Die erzählende Struktur des Romans war ziemlich komplex.
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.
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.
A1 noun /noʊˈvɛmbər/

november

November
Meaning
the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
November is often cool and quiet before winter begins.
Der November ist oft kühl und ruhig, bevor der Winter beginnt.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

Nachtigall
Meaning
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
Example
The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.
Die Nachtigall sang süß im Mondschein.
C1 adjective /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

navigierbar
Meaning
suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated
Example
The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.
Der Fluss ist für kleine Boote während der Regenzeit navigierbar.
C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

verwerflich, kriminell oder moralisch schlecht
Meaning
Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.
Example
The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.
Die Polizei deckte eine verwerfliche Verschwörung auf, um Investoren zu betrügen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/

notify

benachrichtigen
Meaning
to inform someone officially about something
Example
The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change.
Der Manager wird das Personal über die Zeitplanänderung benachrichtigen.
B2 noun ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

navigation

Navigation
Meaning
The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.
Example
GPS technology has improved the navigation of self-driving cars.
GPS-Technologie hat die Navigation von selbstfahrenden Autos verbessert.
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 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

erzählen
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
Sie wird die Ereignisse ihrer Reise dem Publikum erzählen.
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 /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

laut
Meaning
in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly
Example
The children were playing noisily in the playground.
Die Kinder spielten laut im Spielplatz.
C2 noun /naɪˈdʒel.ə/

Nigella

schwarzkümmel
Meaning
small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed
Example
Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking.
Streue Schwarzkümmelsamen auf das Brot, bevor du es backst.
A2 adjective /ˈnæʃənəl/

national

national
Meaning
relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government
Example
The national anthem was played at the ceremony.
Die Nationalhymne wurde bei der Zeremonie gespielt.
C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

Ernährung
Meaning
Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.
Example
Proper nourishment is essential for child development.
Eine richtige Ernährung ist wichtig für die Entwicklung von Kindern.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

nautisch
Meaning
relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water
Example
He studied nautical charts before setting sail.
Er studierte nautische Karten, bevor er die Segel setzte.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
B1 adjective /ˈneɪtɪv/

native

einheimisch
Meaning
Belonging to a person by birth; originating in a particular place.
Example
He is a native speaker of Bengali.
Er ist ein Muttersprachler des Bengalischen.
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.
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.
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.