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B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

tempo
Meaning
the speed at which something happens or is done
Example
She walked at a slow pace.
Sie ging in langsamem Tempo.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

ein kleines Zahnrad oder der äußere Teil eines Vogelflügels; einschränken oder immobilisieren
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
Die Pinion des Vogels war verletzt, was es ihm verhinderte zu fliegen.
C2 verb /ˈprɒsəˌlaɪtaɪz/

proselytize

versuchen zu bekehren
Meaning
To try to persuade someone to convert to a different belief or religion.
Example
They tried to proselytize the villagers with their new ideas.
Sie versuchten, die Dorfbewohner mit ihren neuen Ideen zu proselytisieren.
C2 verb /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

vorschlagen
Meaning
To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.
Example
The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.
Der Professor stellte eine neue Theorie zum Klimawandel auf.
C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

alle Götter, Tempel, der allen Göttern gewidmet ist
Meaning
All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.
Example
The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.
Das römische Pantheon ist eines der am besten erhaltenen antiken Tempel.
B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

pregnancy

Schwangerschaft
Meaning
the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus
Example
Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.
Ihre Schwangerschaft wurde sorgfältig von ihrem Arzt überwacht.
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

paradieren, zur Schau stellen
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
Die Soldaten paradeten durch die Straßen am Unabhängigkeitstag.
B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

polar, bezogen auf die Pole
Meaning
relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character
Example
Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.
Pinguine leben in den Polarregionen der Erde.
A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfi/

photography

fotografie
Meaning
the art or practice of taking and processing photographs
Example
She studied photography in college.
Sie hat Fotografie an der Universität studiert.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

Psychologe
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
Der Psychologe half ihm, mit seiner Angst umzugehen.
C1 adjective /ˈpriːmə/

prima

vorzüglich, ausgezeichnet
Meaning
first or most important; excellent
Example
She was treated as the prima ballerina of the troupe.
Sie wurde als die prima Ballerina der Truppe behandelt.
C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

Glück
Meaning
to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually
Example
She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

prophylaktisch
Meaning
intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective
Example
The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.
Der Arzt verschrieb eine prophylaktische Behandlung zur Vorbeugung einer Infektion.
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

prestigeträchtig
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Die Harvard-Universität ist eine der renommiertesten Universitäten der Welt.
B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

Reinheit; Sauberkeit; Freiheit von Verschmutzung
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
Die Reinheit des Bergwassers war bemerkenswert.
C2 noun /ˈpjuːɪsəns/

puissance

Macht
Meaning
Great power, strength, or influence.
Example
The empire showed its puissance through vast armies.
Das Imperium zeigte seine Macht durch riesige Armeen.
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒiː/

pledgee

die Person, der etwas als Sicherheit übereignet wurde
Meaning
a person to whom something is pledged or given as security
Example
The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid.
Die Bank ist der Pfandgläubiger des Collaterals, bis das Darlehen zurückgezahlt wird.
B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

Premierminister / führend
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
Der französische Premierminister adressierte die Nation.
B2 noun /pæd/

pad

Pad
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
Er schrieb ihre Telefonnummer auf ein gelbes Pad.
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

Patriotismus
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
Der Tag des Sieges spiegelt den Patriotismus der ganzen Nation wider.
C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

Vorschrift
Meaning
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
Example
The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.
Die Vorschrift der Organisation verlangte strikte Pünktlichkeit.
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

Vorsprung
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
Der Leuchtturm stand auf einem Vorsprung mit Blick auf das Meer.
C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

Protektionismus
Meaning
The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.
Example
The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.
Der Protektionismus der Regierung half lokalen Unternehmen zu wachsen.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

versprechend
Meaning
Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.
Example
He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.
Er unterschrieb einen Schuldschein, um das Darlehen zurückzuzahlen.
B1 noun /pɜːrs/

purse

Handtasche
Meaning
a small bag used by women to carry money and personal items
Example
She kept her wallet in her purse.
Sie legte ihre Geldbörse in ihre Handtasche.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

Plagiat
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
Der Student wurde für das Begehen von Plagiat in seinem Aufsatz ausgeschlossen.
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.kwɪ.zɪt/

Perquisite

Vergünstigung
Meaning
an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage
Example
Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.
Der Firmenwagen war eine der Vergünstigungen seiner Führungsposition.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

unberührt, rein und frisch
Meaning
In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.
Example
The forest remains in a pristine condition.
Der Wald bleibt in einem unberührten Zustand.
C1 noun /ˌprɑːfɪˈtɪr/

profiteer

Profitgieriger
Meaning
a person who makes excessive profits, especially unfairly or illegally
Example
The government punished war profiteers.
Die Regierung bestrafte die Kriegsprofiteure.
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

Vorwand, Schein
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
Seine Freundlichkeit war nur ein Vorwand, um Vertrauen zu gewinnen.
C1 noun /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ə/

panorama

Panorama
Meaning
An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.
Example
From the hilltop, we enjoyed a breathtaking panorama of the city.
Vom Gipfel des Hügels genossen wir ein atemberaubendes Panorama der Stadt.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/

Personally

Persönlich; meiner Meinung nach; für sich selbst; persönlich
Meaning
as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person
Example
Personally, I think the movie was excellent, though others disagree.
Persönlich denke ich, dass der Film ausgezeichnet war, obwohl andere anderer Meinung sind.
C2 adjective /prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

presumptive

vermutet
Meaning
Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.
Example
She is the presumptive nominee for the party.
Sie ist die vermutete Kandidatin für die Partei.
C1 noun /ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

paleontology

Paläontologie
Meaning
the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants
Example
She decided to study paleontology at university.
Sie entschied sich, Paläontologie an der Universität zu studieren.
A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

park
Meaning
a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax
Example
The children were playing in the park.
Die Kinder spielten im Park.
A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfə/

photographer

Fotograf
Meaning
a person who takes photographs professionally
Example
The photographer captured the beauty of nature.
Der Fotograf hat die Schönheit der Natur eingefangen.
B1 noun /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

preparation

Vorbereitung
Meaning
The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.
Example
The team made careful preparation for the presentation.
Das Team hat eine sorgfältige Vorbereitung für die Präsentation getroffen.
B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

Klempner
Meaning
a person who installs or repairs water pipes
Example
The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.
Der Klempner reparierte das leckende Rohr in der Küche.
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

Dampfdrucktopf
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
Die Verwendung eines Dampfdrucktopfes reduziert die Kochzeit um mehr als die Hälfte.
C1 noun /ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪks/

probiotics

Probiotika
Meaning
Live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host, especially for digestive health.
Example
Probiotics improve digestion and enhance gut health.
Probiotika verbessern die Verdauung und fördern die Darmgesundheit.
B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

Prospekt
Meaning
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
Example
The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.
Die Gesundheitsabteilung verteilte ein Prospekt über Ernährung.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊʃən/

potion

Trank
Meaning
a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties
Example
The witch gave the hero a healing potion.
Die Hexe gab dem Helden einen Heiltrank.
B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

verarbeitete Lebensmittel
Meaning
Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.
Example
Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.
Übermäßiger Konsum von verarbeiteten Lebensmitteln führt zu Gesundheitsproblemen.
C2 noun /ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/

principality

Fürstentum
Meaning
a state ruled by a prince
Example
Monaco is a famous principality in Europe.
Monaco ist ein berühmtes Fürstentum in Europa.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/

perpetrator

Täter
Meaning
a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
Example
The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.
Die Polizei hat den Täter des Verbrechens verhaftet.
C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

vorantreiben
Meaning
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
Example
Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.
Ein Mangel an angemessener Anleitung kann Jugendliche in die Kriminalität treiben.
B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

fördern
Meaning
to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position
Example
The company promotes environmental awareness.
Das Unternehmen fördert das Umweltbewusstsein.
B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

nachdenken
Meaning
to think about something carefully
Example
She pondered over the meaning of the poem.
Sie ponderte über die Bedeutung des Gedichts.
C1 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

Notlage; schwierige Situation
Meaning
a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation
Example
The refugees were in a desperate plight.
Die Flüchtlinge befanden sich in einer verzweifelten Notlage.
B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

darstellen
Meaning
to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature
Example
The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.
Der Roman porträtiert ein lebendiges Bild des Lebens auf dem Land.
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

verkaufen
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
Straßenverkäufer verkaufen handgemachten Schmuck an Touristen.
C1 noun /ˈpɛsəl/

pestle

Stößel
Meaning
A heavy tool with a rounded end used for crushing or grinding substances in a mortar.
Example
She used a pestle to grind the spices.
Sie benutzte einen Stößel, um die Gewürze zu mahlen.
B1 verb /pərˈmɪt/

permit

erlauben
Meaning
to allow or give permission; to make possible
Example
The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.
Der Lehrer erlaubt den Schülern, Taschenrechner während der Prüfung zu benutzen.
A2 noun /ˈpɪloʊ/

Pillow

Kissen
Meaning
a soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping
Example
She rested her head on the soft pillow.
Sie legte ihren Kopf auf das weiche Kissen.
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/

philistine

eine Person, die gleichgültig oder feindlich gegenüber Kultur und Kunst ist
Meaning
a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts
Example
He was criticized as a philistine for dismissing modern art.
Er wurde als Philistiner kritisiert, weil er moderne Kunst abgelehnt hat.
C2 noun /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

pungency

Schärfe
Meaning
The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.
Example
The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.
Der scharfe Geschmack von Knoblauch füllte die Küche.
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

Provokation
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
Sein unhöflicher Kommentar war eine klare Provokation.
C1 noun /ˈpɛnənt/

pennant

Wimpel
Meaning
A tapering flag used for signaling or as an emblem of victory or achievement.
Example
The team raised the championship pennant proudly.
Das Team hisste stolz den Wimpel der Meisterschaft.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

geheimes Wissen
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
Sie war eingeweiht in die vertraulichen Diskussionen.
C1 adjective /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

procedural

verfahrensbezogen
Meaning
Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.
Example
The committee followed the procedural rules strictly.
Der Ausschuss folgte strikt den verfahrensbezogenen Regeln.
A2 adjective /ˈpriː.vi.əs/

Previous

vorherig
Meaning
occurring before in time or order; earlier; former
Example
I reviewed the previous chapter before starting the new one.
Ich habe das vorherige Kapitel überprüft, bevor ich mit dem neuen begann.
B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

reichlich; in großer Menge
Meaning
abundant; existing in large quantity
Example
The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.
Die Ernte war in diesem Jahr aufgrund des guten Wetters reichlich.
B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

Kochbanane
Meaning
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
Example
Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.
Kochbananen können frittiert, gekocht oder gebacken werden und sind ein Grundnahrungsmittel in vielen tropischen Ländern.
A2 verb,noun /pæk/

pack

packen
Meaning
to put things into a container for storage or transport; a collection of items kept together
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
Sie packte ihre Kleider in einen Koffer für die Reise.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪθɒs/

pathos

Pathos
Meaning
a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion
Example
The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.
Die Dokumentation balancierte Pathos mit Hoffnung und brachte das Publikum sowohl zum Weinen als auch zum Nachdenken.
C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

Tuch, das über einem Sarg ausgebreitet wird; ein dunkler Überzug, der eine düstere Atmosphäre schafft
Meaning
a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere
Example
A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.
Ein Dunstmantel hing über dem brennenden Gebäude.
B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

Pilger; Reisender
Meaning
a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler
Example
The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.
Der Pilger ging tagelang, um das heilige Heiligtum zu erreichen.
C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

auf Wahrscheinlichkeit basierend
Meaning
Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.
Example
The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.
Das Modell folgt einem probabilistischen Ansatz für Vorhersagen.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

personage

wichtige Person
Meaning
an important or famous person
Example
He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.
Er wird in der Welt der Literatur als große Persönlichkeit angesehen.
B1 noun /piː/

Pea

erbse
Meaning
a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable
Example
The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner.
Die Kinder genossen es, süße Erbsen zum Abendessen zu essen.
B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

Mohnblume
Meaning
a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
Example
The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Die rote Mohnblume blühte wunderschön im Garten.
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

Hülsenfrucht
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
Hülsenfrüchte sind eine ausgezeichnete Proteinquelle für Vegetarier.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːmi/

palmy

prosperierend / ruhmreich
Meaning
prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees
Example
He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.
Er erinnerte sich oft an die glorreichen Tage seiner Jugend.
B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

Nachkriegszeit
Meaning
occurring or existing after a war
Example
The postwar period saw significant economic growth.
Die Nachkriegszeit erlebte ein erhebliches Wirtschaftswachstum.
B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

pflaume
Meaning
a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
Example
The purple plum was juicy and delicious.
Die lila pflaume war saftig und lecker.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

dreieckiges Giebel
Meaning
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
Example
The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.
Der antike Tempel hatte einen Giebel, der mit Skulpturen verziert war.
B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

passiv; (Grammatik) Passivform
Meaning
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
Example
Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.
Anstatt die Kontrolle zu übernehmen, blieb er während des Treffens passiv.
C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

vorzeichen
Meaning
To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.
Example
Dark clouds portend a storm.
Dunkle Wolken deuten auf einen Sturm hin.
B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

Parameter
Meaning
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
Example
We need to set clear parameters for this project.
Wir müssen klare Parameter für dieses Projekt festlegen.
C2 verb /ˈproʊtjuːbəreɪt/

protuberate

anschwellen
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
Die Wurzeln begannen, aus dem Boden hervor zu schwellen.
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

veranlassen
Meaning
To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.
Example
His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.
Seine Gene können ihn eher dazu bringen, an Diabetes zu erkranken.
C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

Quark
Meaning
Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk
Example
The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.
Der Koch bereitete frischen Quark zu, indem er warme Milch mit Zitronensaft geronnen ließ.
A1 noun/adjective/preposition /pɑːst/

past

Vergangenheit
Meaning
the time before the present; gone by in time
Example
He often thinks about his past mistakes.
Er denkt oft an seine vergangenen Fehler.
A2 noun,verb /pleɪn/

plane

flache Oberfläche; Flugzeug; ebnen
Meaning
a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth
Example
The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood.
Der Tischler benutzte ein Werkzeug, um das Holz zu ebnen.
B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

unbedeutend
Meaning
Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.
Example
She often gets upset over the most petty things.
Sie regt sich oft über die unbedeutendsten Dinge auf.
C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

Verbotsbefürworter
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
Example
The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.
Der Verbotsbefürworter führte eine Kampagne gegen den Verkauf von Alkohol in der Stadt.
A1 noun /plæn/

plan

plan
Meaning
A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
Example
A good plan keeps you focused.
Ein guter Plan hält dich fokussiert.
B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

aufführen
Meaning
to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function
Example
The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.
Das Orchester wird heute Abend im Konzertsaal auftreten.
B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

Praktiker
Meaning
a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law
Example
She is a skilled medical practitioner.
Sie ist eine qualifizierte medizinische Praktikerin.
C1 noun ˌpriːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən

preoccupation

Beschäftigung
Meaning
The state of being absorbed in thought; mental distraction.
Example
His preoccupation with work led to neglecting his personal life.
Seine Beschäftigung mit der Arbeit führte dazu, dass er sein persönliches Leben vernachlässigte.
C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

spähen / sich einmischen
Meaning
to look closely into something; to try to find out private information
Example
She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.
Sie versuchte, in das Privatleben ihres Nachbarn einzudringen.
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

Anklage
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
Die Anklage brachte starke Beweise gegen den Angeklagten vor.
C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

punjabi
Meaning
a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting
Example
He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.
Er trug einen weißen Punjabi zur Festivalfeier.
B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

Erhaltung
Meaning
The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.
Example
Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.
Eine ordnungsgemäße Erhaltung verlängert die Lebensdauer von Maschinen.
C2 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

Mischung aus getrockneten Blumen
Meaning
a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection
Example
The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.
Das Wohnzimmer war mit dem Duft von Potpourri erfüllt.
C1 noun /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

propagation

Verbreitung, Propagierung
Meaning
The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.
Example
The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.
Die Propagation von Ideen durch soziale Medien ist schnell.
B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

perspektive
Meaning
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects
Example
From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.
Aus seiner Perspektive war die Entscheidung völlig falsch.
B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

Phänomene
Meaning
Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.
Example
Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.
Phänomene wie Überschwemmungen stören landwirtschaftliche Systeme.
A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

schieben
Meaning
to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against
Example
Push the button to ring the bell.
Drücken Sie den Knopf, um die Glocke zu läuten.
C1 verb /ˈpʌməl/

pummel

verprügeln
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with the fists; to beat or hit forcefully.
Example
The boxer pummeled his opponent in the final round.
Der Boxer hat seinen Gegner in der letzten Runde verprügelt.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

preexist

vorher existieren
Meaning
to exist beforehand or before something else
Example
These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology.
Diese Bräuche existierten vor der Ankunft moderner Technologie.
C2 noun /ˈprɒsɪlaɪt/

proselyte

Proselyt
Meaning
A person who has converted from one belief, opinion, or religion to another.
Example
She became a proselyte after converting to a new faith.
Sie wurde ein Proselyt, nachdem sie zu einem neuen Glauben konvertiert war.
B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

überwiegend
Meaning
mainly; for the most part
Example
The population in the city is predominantly young.
Die Bevölkerung in der Stadt ist überwiegend jung.
B1 noun /per/

Pear

Birne
Meaning
a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top
Example
She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.
Sie genoss eine frische Birne aus dem Obstgarten.
B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

fortfahren
Meaning
to continue with a course of action; to move forward
Example
Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.
Lassen Sie uns mit der Besprechung wie geplant fortfahren.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

wahrnehmbar
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
Es gab eine wahrnehmbare Veränderung in der Atmosphäre.
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

besitz; eigentum; kontrolle
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
Das Haus ist seit Generationen im Besitz ihrer Familie.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːpər/

pauper

Bettler
Meaning
A very poor person.
Example
The pauper begged for food on the street corner.
Der Bettler bettelte um Essen an der Straßenecke.
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃn/

perturbation

Störung
Meaning
A state of anxiety, disturbance, or disorder.
Example
The announcement caused a perturbation in the financial markets.
Die Ankündigung verursachte eine Störung auf den Finanzmärkten.
B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

predigen
Meaning
to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting
Example
The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.
Der Pastor predigte über Vergebung und Güte.
C2 noun /pʌntʃ ˈfoʊrən/

Panch Phoron

panch phoron
Meaning
a Bengali spice blend containing five whole spices: cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella, and mustard seeds
Example
The aroma filled the kitchen when she heated panch phoron in oil.
Das Aroma füllte die Küche, als sie Panch Phoron in Öl erhitzte.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

Programmierung
Meaning
the process of designing and writing computer programs
Example
He has been learning programming for several months now.
Er lernt seit mehreren Monaten Programmierung.
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

phytonutrient

Phytochemikalien
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.
Example
Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity.
Brokkoli ist reich an Phytochemikalien, die die Immunität stärken.
C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
Example
The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.
Das Unternehmen war zu geizig, um in bessere Ausrüstung zu investieren.
A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

Menschen
Meaning
a group of human beings collectively
Example
The people in the town gathered for the festival.
Die Menschen in der Stadt versammelten sich für das Festival.
B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

dick oder rund
Meaning
having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat
Example
The cat was plump and well-fed.
Die Katze war dick und gut genährt.
C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

Bezirk
Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
Sie ging, um in ihrem lokalen Bezirk abzustimmen.
C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/

physique

Körperbau
Meaning
the form, size, and development of a person's body
Example
He has an athletic physique due to years of training.
Er hat durch jahrelanges Training eine athletische Figur.
B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

Punk
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
Er ist immer in Punk-Musik und Mode interessiert gewesen.
A2 verb /prəˈvaɪd/

provide

bereitstellen
Meaning
to give or supply something that is needed or wanted
Example
The teacher will provide extra materials for the students.
Der Lehrer wird zusätzliches Material für die Schüler bereitstellen.
C1 noun /ˈpʌntʃ laɪn/

punch line

Pointe finale
Meaning
The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.
Example
Everyone laughed loudly at the punch line of his joke.
Alle lachten laut über den Pointe finale seines Witzes.