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C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

Nasenring
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
Example
She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.
Sie bekam einen kleinen goldenen Nasenring zum Geburtstag.
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 /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.
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

Heutzutage; in der heutigen Zeit
Meaning
at the present time; in these times
Example
Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.
Heutzutage bevorzugen die Menschen Online-Shopping.
B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

Benachrichtigung
Meaning
an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device
Example
You will receive a notification when your application is approved.
Sie erhalten eine Benachrichtigung, wenn Ihr Antrag genehmigt wird.
A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

nie
Meaning
at no time in the past or future; not ever
Example
I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
Ich habe nie einen so schönen Sonnenuntergang gesehen.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊtbʊk/

notebook

Notizbuch
Meaning
a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes; also a portable computer
Example
She opened her notebook to jot down some ideas.
Sie öffnete ihr Notizbuch, um einige Ideen aufzuschreiben.
A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

Neffe
Meaning
the son of one’s brother or sister
Example
My nephew is studying at the university.
Mein Neffe studiert an der Universität.
C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Nirwana
Meaning
A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.
Example
Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.
Die Meditation hilft einigen Menschen, Nirwana in ihrem Leben zu suchen.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

Nährstoff
Meaning
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.
Example
Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.
Pflanzen nehmen Nährstoffe aus dem Boden für das Wachstum auf.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɑːnst/

nuanced

nuanciert
Meaning
Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression; having fine gradations of meaning, tone, or feeling.
Example
His analysis of the novel was highly nuanced.
Seine Analyse des Romans war sehr nuanciert.
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 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.
C1 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

neurosis

Neurose
Meaning
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.
Example
His neurosis made social interactions difficult.
Seine Neurose machte soziale Interaktionen schwierig.
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.
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 /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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 /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.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒndɪˈskrɪpt/

nondescript

unscheinbar
Meaning
Lacking distinctive or interesting features; dull and unremarkable.
Example
He lives in a nondescript apartment building on the edge of town.
Er lebt in einem unscheinbaren Apartmentgebäude am Stadtrand.
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 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.
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.
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 /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 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.
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

nachlässig
Meaning
Failing to give proper care or attention.
Example
The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.
Der nachlässige Elternteil ließ das Kind stundenlang alleine.
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.
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 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.
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.
B2 adjective /naɪˈiːv/

naive

naiv
Meaning
Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.
Example
She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.
Sie war naiv, die Geschichte des Betrügers zu glauben.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

benachbart
Meaning
situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
Example
They visited a neighboring village for the festival.
Sie besuchten ein benachbartes Dorf für das Festival.
C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

Nährstoffe
Meaning
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
Example
The soil provides nutriment to the plants.
Der Boden liefert den Pflanzen Nährstoffe.
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.
C1 verb /nʌdʒ/

nudge

mit dem Ellbogen anstoßen
Meaning
To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.
Example
She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting.
Sie stieß ihn an, damit er während der Besprechung ruhig blieb.
B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

Belästigung; Störung;
Meaning
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
Example
The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.
Der konstante Lärm von der Baustelle ist eine echte Belästigung.
A1 adverb /noʊ/

no

nein
Meaning
used to give a negative response or to show disagreement
Example
She said no to the invitation.
Sie sagte nein zur Einladung.
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
B2 noun /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

nutrition

Ernährung
Meaning
The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
Example
Good nutrition is vital for a healthy life.
Eine gute Ernährung ist wichtig für ein gesundes Leben.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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'.
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 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.
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 /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 noun /ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/

narcissist

Narzisst
Meaning
A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.
Example
Everyone avoided him because he was a narcissist.
Jeder mied ihn, weil er ein Narzisst war.
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.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

Nihilist
Meaning
A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.
Example
He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.
Er wurde ein Nihilist genannt, weil er alle sozialen Normen ablehnte.
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 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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsəri/

nursery

Kindergarten
Meaning
a room or place where young children are cared for
Example
She works in a nursery, taking care of infants.
Sie arbeitet in einem Kindergarten und kümmert sich um Kleinkinder.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnɛm.ə.sɪs/

nemesis

Feind / Rivale
Meaning
A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.
Example
For years, he considered his colleague to be his nemesis.
Jahrelang hielt er seinen Kollegen für seinen Feind.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌnɒn ˈrɛzɪdənt/

non-resident

Nicht-Resident
Meaning
a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently
Example
Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees.
Nicht-Residenten Studenten zahlen oft höhere Studiengebühren.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/

narcissism

Narzissmus
Meaning
Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself; extreme selfishness.
Example
His excessive narcissism made it difficult for him to empathize with others.
Sein übermäßiger Narzissmus machte es ihm schwer, sich in andere hineinzuversetzen.
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 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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

Marine
Meaning
the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea
Example
He joined the navy after graduating from college.
Er trat der Marine bei, nachdem er das College abgeschlossen hatte.
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.
A2 noun /nʌt/

nut

Nuss
Meaning
a hard-shelled fruit that contains a seed, or a small metal piece used in machinery
Example
She ate a peanut, which is a type of nut.
Sie aß eine Erdnuss, die eine Art von Nuss ist.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

übelriechend; schädlich oder unangenehm
Meaning
having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.
Der übelriechende Geruch vom Müll brachte alle dazu, sich die Nase zuzuhalten.
B2 adverb /ˈnæʃənəli/

nationally

landesweit
Meaning
at the level of a whole nation; in a way that involves or affects an entire country
Example
The policy was implemented nationally to ensure equal benefits for all citizens.
Die Politik wurde landesweit umgesetzt, um gleiche Vorteile für alle Bürger zu gewährleisten.
C1 noun /nuːs/

Noose

Schlinge
Meaning
a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare
Example
The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.
Der Cowboy machte eine Schlinge, um das wilde Pferd zu fangen.
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 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 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.
A2 adjective /ˈnɪəˌbaɪ/

nearby

in der Nähe
Meaning
close to a particular place or person
Example
The nearest gas station is nearby.
Die nächste Tankstelle ist in der Nähe.
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.
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 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 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

neurologisch
Meaning
Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
Example
Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.
Meditation hat positive neurologische Auswirkungen auf die geistige Gesundheit.
B2 noun /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/

Notion

Vorstellung
Meaning
a conception or belief about something; an idea or opinion
Example
She had a strange notion that someone was following her.
Sie hatte eine seltsame Vorstellung, dass jemand ihr folgte.
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 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.
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 /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!
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

necrosis

Nekrose
Meaning
the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply
Example
The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass die Wunde des Patienten Anzeichen von Nekrose zeigte.
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.
C2 noun /ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

Nonage

Minderjährigkeit
Meaning
the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity
Example
During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.
Während seiner Minderjährigkeit wurden alle gerichtlichen Entscheidungen von seinem Vormund getroffen.