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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.
A2 adjective /ˈnɜː.vəs/

Nervous

nervös, ängstlich
Meaning
feeling anxious or worried; relating to the nerves; easily agitated
Example
She felt nervous before her job interview.
Sie fühlte sich nervös vor ihrem Vorstellungsgespräch.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnɜr.tʃər/

Nurture

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

nonplus

verblüffen
Meaning
To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.
Die unerwartete Frage schien den Sprecher zu verblüffen.
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.
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 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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 /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.
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 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

Gespräch, das auf eine Einigung abzielt; Verhandlung
Meaning
discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining
Example
The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.
Die Verhandlung zwischen den beiden Unternehmen dauerte Wochen.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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 /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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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 noun /nɑːtʃ/

notch

Kerbe
Meaning
A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.
Example
He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days.
Er schnitzte eine Kerbe in den Stock, um die Tage zu markieren.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

Serviette
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.
Sie legte die Serviette auf ihren Schoß, bevor sie mit dem Abendessen begann.
C2 noun /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 /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 /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.
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 /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.
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.
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 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 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.
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, 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 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

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

neophyte

Neuling
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.
Example
As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor.
Als Neuling in der Programmierung bat sie oft ihren Mentor um Rat.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌniːoʊˈlɪθɪk/

neolithic

neolithisch
Meaning
Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.
Example
Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals.
Neolithische Gemeinschaften begannen mit der Landwirtschaft und der Domestizierung von Tieren.
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 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.
B2 verb /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/

nominate

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

numinous

numinos
Meaning
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Example
The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.
Der Tempel hatte eine numinose Atmosphäre, die Ehrfurcht erweckte.
C2 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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

Nachbar
Meaning
a person living next door or nearby
Example
My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.
Mein Nachbar lieh mir Zucker, als ich keinen mehr hatte.
C1 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitter
Meaning
Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.
Example
Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.
Serotonin und Dopamin sind wichtige Neurotransmitter, die die Stimmung beeinflussen.
C1 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
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.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

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

notwithstanding

trotzdem
Meaning
In spite of; despite
Example
Notwithstanding the challenges, the team completed the project.
Trotz der Herausforderungen hat das Team das Projekt abgeschlossen.
C1 noun /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.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

bemerkenswert
Meaning
used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant
Example
She is notably talented in painting.
Sie ist bemerkenswert talentiert in der Malerei.
B2 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 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 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 /niːp/

neap

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

Night-jesmine

Nachtjasmin
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
Der Nachtjasminbaum blüht nur nach Sonnenuntergang mit seinen kleinen weißen Blumen.
C2 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 /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 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.
B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

Naturkatastrophe
Meaning
a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life
Example
The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.
Die Küstenstadt wurde durch eine Naturkatastrophe verwüstet.
C1 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.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

unvergleichlich
Meaning
Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.
Example
Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.
Ihre Schönheit wurde in der Region als unvergleichlich angesehen.
C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

narcotic

narkotisch
Meaning
A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.
Example
The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.
Die Polizei beschlagnahmte eine große Menge narkotischer Substanzen.
B2 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.
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.
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 /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.
A2 noun (plural) /ˈnuːdəlz/

noodles

Nudeln
Meaning
long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food
Example
She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner.
Sie kochte Nudeln mit Gemüse zum Abendessen.