B1 adjective /əˈfɪʃəl/

official

offiziell

Meaning

relating to or connected with an authority or public office

Example

He is the official spokesperson for the company.

Er ist der offizielle Sprecher des Unternehmens.

B1 noun ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən

oxygen

Sauerstoff. Ein farb- und geruchloses Gas, das für das Leben unerlässlich ist.

Meaning

A colorless, odorless reactive gas, the chemical element of atomic number 8 and the life-supporting component of the air.

Example

Oxygen is vital for life.

Sauerstoff ist für das Leben wichtig.

B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

Organisationen

Meaning

Organized groups of people with a particular purpose

Example

Organizations play a key role in policymaking.

Organisationen spielen eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Politikgestaltung.

B1 adverb /əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/

originally

ursprünglich

Meaning

in the beginning, at first

Example

Originally, she wanted to be a doctor.

Ursprünglich wollte sie Ärztin werden.

B1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.ʒɪn/

Origin

ursprung

Meaning

the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived; the source

Example

Scientists are studying the origin of the universe.

Wissenschaftler untersuchen den Ursprung des Universums.

B1 noun /ˈɑː.lɪv/

Olive

Meaning

a small oval fruit with a hard pit, typically green or black, used for eating or making oil

Example

Olive oil is considered one of the healthiest cooking oils available.

Olivenöl gilt als eines der gesündesten Kochöle, die verfügbar sind.

B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/

overweight

Übergewicht

Meaning

heavier than is considered healthy or normal

Example

The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight.

Der Arzt riet ihm, Gewicht zu verlieren, da er übergewichtig war.

B1 adjective, adverb /ˈoʊvərɔːl/

overall

insgesamt

Meaning

in general or as a whole

Example

Overall, the project has been successful.

Insgesamt war das Projekt erfolgreich.

B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

organization

Organisation

Meaning

An organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.

Example

The organization was officially inaugurated in 2024.

Die Organisation wurde 2024 offiziell eingeweiht.

B1 verb /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

organize

organisieren

Meaning

to arrange systematically; to plan and coordinate

Example

She organized a surprise party for her friend.

Sie organisierte eine Überraschungsparty für ihre Freundin.

B1 adverb /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

Otherwise

anders; sonst

Meaning

in a different way; if not; or else; apart from that

Example

Study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.

Lerne hart, sonst fällst du durch die Prüfung.

B1 noun /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

operation

Meaning

an act or process of functioning or operating

Example

The hospital performed a successful operation.

Das Krankenhaus führte eine erfolgreiche Operation durch.

B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

beobachten

Meaning

to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something

Example

Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.

Wissenschaftler beobachten das Verhalten von Tieren in der Wildnis.

B1 noun /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/

opportunity

Gelegenheit

Meaning

A favorable chance or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

Example

She seized the opportunity to study abroad.

Sie ergriff die Gelegenheit, im Ausland zu studieren.

B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

overseas

ins Ausland

Meaning

in or to a foreign country across the sea

Example

He went overseas for higher education.

Er ging ins Ausland für höhere Bildung.

B1 noun /ˈɒbstəkəlz/

obstacles

Hindernisse

Meaning

Things that block one's way or prevent or hinder progress.

Example

Obstacles in life can often lead to valuable lessons.

Hindernisse im Leben führen oft zu wertvollen Lektionen.

B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

altmodisch

Meaning

not modern; belonging to an earlier time

Example

He still wears an old-fashioned hat.

Er trägt immer noch einen altmodischen Hut.

B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ/

operating

operierend

Meaning

to control or manage the functioning of something

Example

The company has been operating in this market for five years.

Das Unternehmen arbeitet seit fünf Jahren in diesem Markt.

B1 adjective /əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/

Occasional

gelegentlich

Meaning

occurring infrequently or irregularly; happening from time to time

Example

She enjoys occasional walks in the park.

Sie genießt gelegentliche Spaziergänge im Park.

B1 noun /ˌɑk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Occupation

Beruf; Beschäftigung; Übernahme

Meaning

a job or profession; the action of taking control of a place

Example

Teaching is her chosen occupation.

Lehren ist ihr gewählter Beruf.

B1 noun /ˈɑp.ʃən/

Option

Meaning

a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action

Example

You have the option to work from home or office.

Du hast die Option, von zu Hause oder im Büro zu arbeiten.

B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

Gelegenheiten

Meaning

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.

Example

Opportunities for jobs decreased.

Die Gelegenheiten für Jobs nahmen ab.

B1 noun /ˈɑb.stə.kəl/

Obstacle

Hindernis

Meaning

something that blocks or makes progress difficult; a barrier

Example

Bad weather was the main obstacle to our journey.

Schlechtes Wetter war das größte Hindernis für unsere Reise.

B1 noun /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Occasion

Gelegenheit; besonderer Anlass

Meaning

a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration

Example

Their wedding was a joyous occasion.

Ihre Hochzeit war eine freudige Gelegenheit.

B1 adverb /əˈkeɪʒənəli/

Occasionally

gelegentlich; von Zeit zu Zeit;

Meaning

sometimes; from time to time; not regularly

Example

I occasionally visit my grandmother on weekends.

Ich besuche meine Großmutter gelegentlich am Wochenende.

B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

bedienen

Meaning

to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery

Example

The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.

Der Chirurg wird den Patienten morgen operieren.

B1 adjective /əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Obedient

gehorsam

Meaning

willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive

Example

The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.

Der gehorsame Schüler folgt immer den Anweisungen des Lehrers.

B1 verb অকার্স

occurs

tritt auf

Meaning

Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.

Example

Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures.

Schneefall tritt in Regionen mit Temperaturen unter dem Gefrierpunkt auf.

B1 adjective /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organized

organisiert

Meaning

Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.

Example

An organized approach to work increases productivity and reduces stress.

Ein gut organisierter Ansatz bei der Arbeit erhöht die Produktivität und reduziert Stress.

B1 noun /ˈɔːfɪsər/

officer

Beamter

Meaning

a person in a position of authority, especially in law enforcement

Example

The officer gave him a ticket for speeding.

Der Beamte gab ihm ein Ticket wegen zu schnellen Fahrens.

B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

original; primär; authentisch

Meaning

first; fundamental; primary; authentic

Example

This is the original document, not a copy.

Dies ist das Originaldokument, keine Kopie.

B1 adjective /ˈaʊtər/

outer

äußeren

Meaning

situated on or toward the outside; external

Example

The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof.

Die äußere Schicht der Jacke ist wasserdicht.

B1 noun /aʊl/

Owl

Eule

Meaning

a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak

Example

The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.

Die Eule rief leise in der Dunkelheit des Waldes.

B1 noun /əˈpɪn.jən/

Opinion

meinung

Meaning

a view or judgment formed about something; a belief or assessment based on grounds short of proof

Example

In my opinion, this is the best solution.

Meiner Meinung nach ist dies die beste Lösung.

B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

auftreten

Meaning

to happen or take place; to be found or present

Example

The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.

Der Unfall trat an der Kreuzung während der Stoßzeit auf.

B1 noun əbˈdʒek.tɪv

objective

ziel

Meaning

A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.

Example

The main objective is to test sustainability.

Das Hauptziel ist es, die Nachhaltigkeit zu testen.

B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

schulden

Meaning

to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted

Example

I owe my success to my parents' support.

Ich schulde meinen Erfolg der Unterstützung meiner Eltern.