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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 /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 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.
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 /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 /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.
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.
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 /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 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.
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.
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 /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 /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.
C1 adjective /ˌnɒn ɪɡˈzɪstənt/

non-existent

nicht existent
Meaning
not real or not present; lacking existence
Example
The supposed evidence turned out to be non-existent.
Der angebliche Beweis stellte sich als nicht existent heraus.
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 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, 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.
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 /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.
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.
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 adjective /ˈnɒmɪk/

nomic

gesetzbezogen
Meaning
Relating to laws, rules, or systems.
Example
The philosopher discussed the nomic necessity of natural laws.
Der Philosoph diskutierte die nomische Notwendigkeit der natürlichen Gesetze.
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 /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 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 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

kastrieren
Meaning
To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.
Example
They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.
Sie entschieden sich, ihre Katze zu kastrieren, um mehr Kätzchen zu verhindern.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnɑv.ɪs/

Novice

Anfänger
Meaning
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; a beginner
Example
As a novice driver, she was very careful on the road.
Als ein Anfängerfahrer war sie sehr vorsichtig auf der Straße.
A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

niemand
Meaning
no person; not anyone
Example
Nobody came to the party.
Niemand kam zur Party.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

Die Verwendung neuer Wörter oder das Studium ihrer Herkunft
Meaning
The use of new words or the study of their origin.
Example
The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.
Der Professor spezialisierte sich auf Neologie und untersuchte die Entstehung modernen Slangs.
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 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 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.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

nämlich; spezifisch;
Meaning
that is to say; specifically; to be precise
Example
Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.
Drei Städte, nämlich Paris, London und Rom, wurden besucht.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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 /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.
B1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ/

Narrow

schmal; eng; begrenzt
Meaning
having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted
Example
The narrow street was barely wide enough for two cars.
Die schmale Straße war kaum breit genug für zwei Autos.
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.
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 adjective /ˈnɑːkʃəs/

noxious

schädlich
Meaning
harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant
Example
The factory released noxious fumes into the air.
Die Fabrik setzte schädliche Dämpfe in die Luft frei.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

Krawatte
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
Er passte seine Krawatte vor dem wichtigen Meeting an.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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 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 /naʊ/

now

jetzt
Meaning
at the present moment or time
Example
I am studying now.
Ich studiere jetzt.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtl̩/

noncommittal

unverbindlich
Meaning
Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.
Example
She gave a noncommittal reply when asked about her future plans.
Sie gab eine unverbindliche Antwort, als sie nach ihren Zukunftsplänen gefragt wurde.
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 /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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 /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.
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 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 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 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.
C2 adjective ˌnjʊəroʊˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

neurocognitive

neurokognitiv
Meaning
Related to brain information processing and memory power
Example
Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.
Neurokognitive Funktionen nehmen aufgrund von Schlafmangel ab.
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.
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 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.
B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

neutral
Meaning
Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.
Example
Neutrons are electrically neutral.
Neutronen sind elektrisch neutral.
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 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 /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.
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 /ˈnɪp.i/

Nippy

kalt; frisch; schnell und agil in Bewegung
Meaning
cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement
Example
It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket.
Es ist heute ziemlich kalt draußen, du solltest eine Jacke tragen.
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 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.
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 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 /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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 /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 /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 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 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.