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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 /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.
A2 adverb /ˈnaɪsli/

nicely

nett
Meaning
in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately
Example
She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand.
Sie erklärte das Problem nett, sodass es alle verstanden.
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.
C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

negative Äußerung
Meaning
The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.
Example
His constant naysaying discouraged the team.
Seine ständige negative Äußerung entmutigte das Team.
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.
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 conjunction /ˈniːðər/

neither

weder noch
Meaning
used to connect two negative alternatives
Example
Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting.
Weder der Manager noch der Assistent konnten an dem Meeting teilnehmen.
C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

Bildung neuer Nervenzellen
Meaning
The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.
Example
Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.
Wissenschaftler untersuchen die Neurogenese, um das Gehirngesundheit zu verstehen.
A1 noun /nuːz/

news

Nachrichten
Meaning
newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
Example
The news about the storm spread quickly.
Die Nachrichten über den Sturm verbreiteten sich schnell.
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.
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 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 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.
C1 noun /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

neckline

Ausschnitt
Meaning
the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape
Example
The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline.
Das Kleid hat einen schönen V-förmigen Ausschnitt.
C2 noun /ˈnʌnəri/

nunnery

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

Nominee

nominiert
Meaning
a person who is nominated for an office, award, or honor
Example
She was the nominee for the Best Actress award.
Sie war die nominierte für den besten Schauspielerpreis.
A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

niemand
Meaning
no person; not anyone
Example
Nobody came to the party.
Niemand kam zur Party.
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.
A2 noun /nek/

Neck

Hals
Meaning
the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders
Example
She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.
Sie trug eine schöne Halskette um ihren Hals.
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.
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 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

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

naphtha

Nafta
Meaning
A flammable oil containing hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used as fuel or solvent.
Example
The factory stored barrels of naphtha for industrial use.
Die Fabrik lagerte Fässer mit Nafta für industrielle Zwecke.
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 /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.
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, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

Nicht-Kämpfer
Meaning
a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff
Example
The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.
Die Rotkreuzmitarbeiter wurden im Konflikt als Nicht-Kämpfer behandelt.
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.
B1 noun /ˈniː.dəl/

Needle

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

nontrivial

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

Nature Enthusiasts

Naturfreunde
Meaning
People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.
Example
Nature enthusiasts often visit Sajek Valley for its scenic beauty.
Naturfreunde besuchen oft das Sajek-Tal wegen seiner malerischen Schönheit.
B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

natürlich
Meaning
in a natural manner; as expected; of course
Example
She naturally excels in mathematics.
Sie ist in Mathematik natürlich hervorragend.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈnʌpʃəl/

nuptial

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

nestle

kuscheln
Meaning
to settle or lie comfortably within or against something
Example
The child nestled into her mother's arms.
Das Kind kuschelte sich in die Arme seiner Mutter.
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 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 /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.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈnæpkɪn/

napkin

Serviette
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.
Sie legte eine Serviette auf ihren Schoß, bevor sie zu essen begann.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

nahrhafte Pflanzen
Meaning
Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health
Example
Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.
Wintergemüse werden als nahrhafte Pflanzen betrachtet.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

gemeinnützig
Meaning
an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.
Example
She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.
Sie arbeitet für eine gemeinnützige Organisation, die Kindern hilft.
B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

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

naughty

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

normative

normativ
Meaning
relating to rules, standards, or norms that govern behavior or beliefs
Example
The study focused on the normative aspects of cultural behavior.
Die Studie konzentrierte sich auf die normativen Aspekte des kulturellen Verhaltens.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

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

Nominal

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